Mary Valley Voice March 19 2014 Vol.24 No.5 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KENILWORTH RSL NEWS

he Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth RSL which was held on 24 February 2014 went longer than usual, even for an AGM. The committee elected last year was returned with President Jim McKillop, Vice Pres Dale Ainsworth, Secretary Noela McKillop and publicity officer Sonya Kallman. A project regarding the Cenotaph which has been underway for months will soon be fully presented in the Mary Valley Voice. Kenilworth will see a greatly enhanced Cenotaph which will be relocated across the road from it’s present position at the Showgrounds. The plans and the photographs shown that night indicate a very beautiful and peaceful setting where residents and visitors to our township can go to honour and remember the fallen of our district who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Lest We Forget.

Kenilworth in the chronicle

eather Following the good storm rains, this district has experienced a cold change. Strong, cold westerlies made conditions unpleasant on Sunday and Monday. Dairying has benefited from the rains. Kraft Cheese Factory Finishing touches are being put to the cheese factory, and it is expected to be operating in the near future. Two trucks for the runs have been secured and are being fitted with suitable bodies. The factory is very modern, with all facilities for handling the products in the most effective and scientific manner. Mr. Wilson, the cheese maker and his wife have already taken up residence in Kenilworth. Photo: Kraft Food trucks used in the 1950’s to collect the milk cans from the farms – prior to the introduction of refrigerated vats and milk tankers.

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t doesn’t take much to upset some people. A man is suing McDonald’s for US$1.5 million after a restaurant in California gave him only one serviette with his meal. He says that he was only given one serviette with his Quarter pounder, and when he asked for another was refused on the basis he already had one. He is now unable to work because of “undue mental anguish and the intentional infliction of emotional distress”. Now who are the wise? While most children know almost intuitively how to use modern mobile telephones and touch screen computer tablets, it seems a totally different story when it comes to an old analogue rotary dial telephone. It is somewhat sad that these children have never heard the clicks as their dialing creates electrical pulses to connect their call and seem unfamiliar with the concept of an engaged tone. However, it is when the children try to work out how to use the rotary dial phone to send a text message that the technology gap really becomes clear. It shows how far communication has come. Now that’s a hornet. At 1.5 to 2 inches (4 to 5 centimeters) long, giant hornets are found across many parts of East and Southeast Asia and are especially well known in Japan. 42 people have been killed by them in China recently.

Amateur Hour Concert The Church of England recently conducted a successful “Amateur Hour” concert in Kenilworth. Owing to the wet night several competitors were prevented from attending. Following the concert supper was served and a dance followed. Mr. W.E. Sims was compere for the concert and M.C. duties were carried out by Mr. D. L. Murtagh. Music was played by Mr. Doug Sutton’s orchestra. Winners to appear in the finals to be held in the Kenilworth Hall on Nov 19 are: Children - Lorraine Bailey 1. Dennis Sneddon 2, Betty Paulger, Robin Hassall, Kay McGinn (trio) 3. Adults – Fred Liekefett (comedian) 1, Mrs. T. Fritz (vocal) 2, Mr John Foreman (piano) 3. (Nambour Chronicle, 24.10.1952 page 4). Kenilworth Museum will be re-opening for Sunday visitors as from March 9. For groups of 10 or more the Museum will open by arrangement at any time. Telephone 5472 3090 to arrange a group visit. Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

February 2014 KENILWORTH Kenilworth received 24.2 mm of rain in February which fell over 9 days. Third driest February on record. In 1926 no rainfall was recorded in February and in 1983, Kenilworth recorded only 16.0 mm of rain. Report kindly submitted by Michael Pfeiffer

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KENILWORTH

Greetings Kenilworthians!

elcome to 2014! I returned to work in late January of 2014 after some recreational leave over Christmas and New Year so apologies for the lack of updates from Kenilworth Station over the period. I trust everyone had a good and safe break over Christmas and New Year and that you’re now embracing all that is 2014. 2013 unfortunately ended with the first fatal traffic crash in the Kenilworth Police Division in early December. It is always a horrible and confronting scene at a traffic crash and when a person has lost his/her life it makes it all the worse. What came out of that crash however was another reminder of the amazing job the Kenilworth First Response volunteers do for this community. They were first on scene before I arrived and they had actually returned the motorcycle crash victim to a state of unconscious and breathing from unconscious and not breathing. Their dedication and training to provide high quality emergency assistance, all in their own time, gave this man a chance to survive until the QAS arrived with more advanced care equipment and skills. Unfortunately this man succumbed to injuries and passed away on scene. I cannot thank the First Responders enough for their efforts and I encourage everyone to do the same when you see them getting around. They don’t have to be doing what they do and they don’t get paid for what they do. They do it because they love their community. In relation to that early December crash, it was the sixth motorcycle crash in the Kenilworth Division in six months. Five of those six were single vehicle motorcycle crashes. Four out of those five riders were aged 50 years old or older. In every one of those five crashes, a massively excessive speed was a contributing factor. A conscious decision to disobey the road rules for the sake of their own fun. A conscious decision that then led to trauma for their families, emergency responders and witnesses. A conscious decision that resulted in huge financial costs to the community for their care, transport and rehabilitation in hospital. That’s your taxes and my taxes paying for a conscious decision to blatantly disregard the road rules that apply to everyone of us, in the name of a thrill on a public road. One of these five crashes resulted in 10 days in intensive care for the rider, and another resulted in a broken femur. If these riders had obeyed the road rules and ridden to the conditions, NOT ONE of those crashes would have occurred. I can guarantee that every one of those riders would have considered themselves as skilled riders and not the sort of person who would lose control.

This is all being said as another reminder to please, no matter what you ride or drive, follow the road rules at all times. Don’t speed, don’t drink drive, wear your seat belts, don’t drive tired. Also, there has been a bit of a spike in persons driving unregistered and uninsured vehicles lately. Please be aware that if your vehicle in unregistered by 30 days or more, it is also uninsured. Being caught driving such a car will land you with $704 worth of tickets, and you will be unable to drive any further from the place you are intercepted. It also means a flag is attached to your driver’s licence for five years as a “type 2” offender. This means that if you are picked up again within that five years, your vehicle will be impounded and instead of tickets, you will have to go to court and have your fingerprints and photographs taken. In February, on Thursday night the 6th, there were a number of thefts in the Kenilworth area. Over that Thursday night/ Friday morning, an electric fence base unit and chainsaw were stolen from a Coolabine Road address, a set of quad bike or ride on mower fold up tracks were stolen from a ute parked on Elizabeth Street (main street) and another ute broken into on the corner of Walli Mountain and Obi Obi Roads had a light bar that was held on by allen key bolts stolen, two empty 20 Litre red fuel containers stolen, a mobile phone and charger and a blue trolley jack stolen. While taking one of the above reports, I was also told of a person from “one of the dam properties” (presumably a reference to a Traveston Dam property) who had a brand new water pump stolen on Thursday night however this has not been reported to me by the victim so I don’t know who it is. None of these offences resulted in any forensic evidence being left behind. This is a very timely reminder to secure all valuable as best as you can. I agree with the sentiments of the Imbil Police in the recent MVV article who say that long gone are the days we can leave our cars or houses unlocked. Please keep your ears to the ground and eyes out because we need your help on things like this in areas where police on not on duty 24/7. For the vast majority, this town is crime free and enjoyable so thanks again for playing your part in Kenilworth being a pleasant to live in and visit. If there’s anything else you want to know, drop me an email or give me a call. Stay safe. Senior Constable Adam Humphrys Officer in Charge Kenilworth Police 07 5446 0220 Humphrys.AdamJ@police.qld.gov.au Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000. PoliceLink 131444

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MARY VALLEY PROFILE OF A LOCAL BUSINESS The MVV will be featuring one of our local business on a regular basis as a way of introducing the people behind the business advertisements.

alley Homes Qld is owned by Glenn and Jenny Carlson, who are a highly respected team in the local area for their business skills and community activities. Glenn Carlson, a true local was born to parents Charles Henry and Ellen Carlson who had made their home on a dairy farm at Reeves Road, Imbil. After completing his carpentry apprenticeship with brother Russell, Glenn proceeded to work on a variety of building projects in Gympie and the surrounds. Then after working for Robertson Brothers for a number of years he decided to become registered and created his own business after settling back on the farm at Whelan Road, Imbil. In 2003 Jenny and Glenn decided to join the Hotondo Building franchise group and set up an office in the main street of Imbil. Glenn proceeded to move into a management/supervisor role. The business grew with an increased number of house builds covering an area from north of Gympie to Nambour in the south. Jenny took on the role of office manager to deal with the increasing work load. “Customer satisfaction is not just a part of our business, it is our main aim. From our very first meeting, through the design and building stages and finally to handover, you deal directly with the people who own and operate the business,” says Jenny In 2009 Valley Homes Qld was created to continue with the steady flow of residential building within the local area. Glenn has greatly contributed to the number of new residential buildings in the Mary Valley. He has built a reputation for quality work and has taken the frustration out of building for many local clients.

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Kenilworth Show & Rodeo WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL 7.30pm Meeting Room at Kenilworth Public Hall All welcome. Come along and offer your support in our 95th year! Lolie Murtagh, Hon. Sec. 5446 0222 www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm

Glenn and Jenny received the HIA Gold Award for the ‘Most Innovative Use of Steel in Housing.’ They have also received a Silver Award for the HIA Green Smart Energy Efficient Home of the Year on the Sunshine Coast and numerous district housing awards. Every home that Valley Homes Qld builds achieves a Six-Star energy rating in line with State Government requirements to cut energy usage. Glenn and Jenny Carlson are very proud to be an integral part of the valley contributing through building and the involvement with sporting clubs Gympie Field Archers and the Mary Valley Stags Rugby League Club. They will continue to live, work and play here for many years to come. http://www.valleyhomesqld.com.au

WANTED GRAZING PROPERTY Good clean well watered grazing country to run over 250 breeders. Ph Cliff 0429 475 775 at Rural & Livestock Property Sales. Anywhere near the vicinity of Mary Valley.

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MARY VALLEY New technology used to market celebrations in the Mary Valley

usiness owners are working with new technology to promote the Mary Valley region in the “celebrations” market. They are developing content to create an e-book to be uploaded to websites including www.maryvalleycountry.com.au and they need some help. Coordinator Christine Buckley said many owners were excited about the suggestion to build the e-book, but she wanted to be sure that all businesses knew about the opportunity. “We proposed the idea at the Mary Valley Country meeting last month, and there was enough interest to take it to the next level,” Ms Buckley said. With partner Malcolm Oakley, she runs a B&B at Amamoor, and said the new campaign Celebrate with Mary was not limited to weddings. “This market is open to anyone who has a reason to celebrate - whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or something else,” she said. “That means we want to list a variety of businesses who can help with a celebration - everyone from photographers, to florists, entertainers, transport providers, venues, accommodation and catering.” Ms Buckley said businesses need not to be based in the Mary Valley as long as they can service the area. To create an effective e-book, quality images and editorial are being sourced from participating businesses, who will pay a small fee for the creation and hosting of the e-book. Once published, those businesses and industry websites will be able to embed a link to the e-book. Ms Buckley said Destination Gympie Region and Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd had both expressed interest in the Celebrate with Mary concept. Interested businesses can attend the next meeting on April 3, or call Christine and Malcolm on 5484 3500 or by email at celebrate@themaryvalley.com.au

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Innovation helps Mary Valley move forward

nnovative singlets aimed at the tourist market have put the Mary Valley on the map again. Brandishing “Imbil” and “Mary Valley” logos, the singlets are the perfect item to take home from a camping trip, business owner Rondah Zonruiter said. They are in stock in time to commemorate the fifth birthday of the Imbil shop Seeds to Serendipity next month. The singlets come in an array of colours, and Rondah is already fielding inquiries to print “Gympie” and possibly “Amamoor” versions in preparation for the return of the Rattler steam train to Amamoor Station. Seeds to Serendipity has grown from its first “planting” in the Mary Valley, when it was started at the old vacant butcher’s shop at Amamoor. Rondah’s family moved on from running the ARRC’Z Eucalypt Nursery to what she calls an “unexpected discovery” and started the serendipitous adventure that it is today.

The motto for ARRC’Z was “germinating a growing generation, from the seeds we sow, we grow”, and this was Rondah’s vision for the future. “Thanks to our valued customers, that is exactly what has come to light,” she said. “The business began 15 years ago in Blue Bell, above the Muster site where our farm was situated, before moving into Amamoor as a retail outlet. “The nursery was run outside and there was no use for the actual shop.” Rondah said the clothing aspect grew from a mission table with donated pre-loved clothing, and before she knew it, she was being asked to source particular items. “I would try to find them for people - I have always had a heart to serve others, so this was something I could happily do.” Those early seeds of endeavour have now harvested their full potential with the shop Seeds to Serendipity. “It’s the treasure trove of an unexpected discovery, come and see me,” she said. Photo above: Owner Rondah Zonruiter (left) and Tisha Robbins show off the new “Imbil” and “Mary Valley” singlets in demand at the Seeds to Serendipity shop at Imbil.

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MARY VALLEY ‘THE GROOVE’ ENDORSES MITCHELL CREEK ROCK N BLUES itchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest 2013 was a roaring success with many commenting when asked... “Oh yeah, we’ll be back to do 2014 for sure!”. Tracey Hammel for The Groove, Journal of the Blues, Oct 2013 also wrote a very kind review: “Billed as being “designed to get you out of dodge and take you on an adventure that connects you with friends, music and likeminded people in an intimate and inspirational setting.” So did it deliver on its promise? If the jubilant faces on artists and patrons alike are anything to go by, then a resounding “yes” echoed through the 90 acre private bushland property. Nestled in the picturesque Mary Valley just two hours north of Brisbane and 45 minutes west of Noosa, the festival turned on a major show. Australia plays host to many a fine festival promoting top acts and delighting audiences and there’s no doubt that Jimmy and Karen Budgen put together a stellar program line-up that absolutely moved the crowd to the music, yet also offered something quite special and just a little bit different from the usual festival experience. Now in its second year, being part of this festival’s early beginnings was like being let in on an exciting little secret that is bound to become bigger and better as word spreads through the bush telegraph and up and down the highways in years to come. Graceful Australian trees became a natural bushland wall surrounding the property, which itself was shaped like a huge amphitheatre creating clear, warm acoustics, cushioned by lush, soft grasses to relax on. There was no evidence of over trodden dusty sawdust here and plenty of room to move about freely without being jostled. The spring weather displayed beautiful sunny blue skies by day and sparkling stars in the clear black nights that shined so much brighter in the clean

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o you have your tickets to our region’s newest and most exciting event yet, the Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest? The event organisers are confident you’ll be putting this authentic, all weekend rock and blues festival in your diary year after year, with just one major stage, so you won’t miss any of the 100+ artists; intimate capacity, so you can get lost in the music without getting lost in the crowds and BYO alcohol, which means NO DRINK QUEUES! Hooray! They are also loving that the festival features fresh, locally produced food, free camping and lots of additional interests like a Vintage Caravan Run, and prizes for best dressed. Take an adventure that connects you with friends, rock and blues music and like minded people in an intimate and inspirational location in the beautiful Mary Valley. Festival goers have “Time To Pay Early Bird” passes to hear over 100 artists performing which are great value at $165 for three days and nights camping included and it’s BYO so your time at the festival is affordable, just bring your esky, deck chair and umbrella. The “Early Bird Time To Pay” payment option is three easy payments of $55 over three months. Note VIP passes are capped at 600 patrons. VIP Early Bird passes are only $205: you receive a MCRNBF T-shirt, VIP Marquee seating and access to site two weeks prior to the event to rope off or set up your camping / van spot. Photo courtesy www.candyscapedesigns.com.au Don’t miss out, secure your Early Bird passes online now to the 2014 Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest, Mary Valley/ Noosa Hinterland at www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au

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nsects in the garden a personal observation with Maria Page. The role they play and how they behave and interact with each other. “Through the lens of a camera, I started noticing insects that I hadn’t seen with the naked eye. Once I saw what was living in the plants I was photographing, I then set out

to seek out the amazing creatures that live in and support my garden and document them. I started researching to find out what they were and how they behaved. It changed my outlook on them and what I do about them in the garden. Join me as I take you through some photos in my collection and share what I have learned.” Maria Page arrived from Perth, with her husband Neil three and a half years ago. They were in search of a specific property with some natural bush and some cleared land to grow their own food and came to Queensland because of the high average rainfall they heard about. They moved onto their 15 acre property in Cootharaba just before the floods in 2010. They joined Permaculture Noosa to learn about growing food and connecting with people and haven’t looked back. Maria became the seed saver coordinator and treasurer for Permaculture Noosa. Predator insects- your garden friends by Elisabeth Fekonia A power point presentation on recognising your friends in the garden plus tips on how to have a natural built in pest control system. Elisabeth Fekonia an award winning, accredited permaculture teacher lives on her six acre property at Black Mountain and has been growing and producing most of her food for the past twenty years. Gardening organically has been a challenge at times because of pest invasions. Insects can destroy plants before they produce a yield and over the years much knowledge has been acquired on how to strike a happy balance. Integrated Pest Management in the urban garden by Kirsten Small Kirsten Small is an obstetrician / gynaecologist who works as a lecturer at Griffith University. She has been building a Permaculture garden on a suburban block in Nambour over the past five years, learning from experience what works and what doesn’t. She has a PDC from the Sunshine Coast Permaculture Research Institute. Her interests include the importance of good nutrition for healthy pregnancy, and how you can meet these needs from your home garden while still having a life. Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. March meeting is on Thursday, 20TH March 2014 from 7pm at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Maple St. Beginning at 7pm with a Marketplace (where members share their surplus home grown produce by giving, exchanging or selling it), the guest speakers start at 7.30pm and supper (gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm. For further information email info@permaculturenoosa.com.au

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enilworth Pizza is the latest adventure for the Master Chef, Luke Morris. That’s right Luke obtained his Master Chef qualifications in London in 2000. There is such a title of Master Chefs of London! His colourful career includes chefing for celebrities and royalty. He earned the title at 28 as the youngest Senior Chef De Partie at the Mandarin Orient in London and soon after Sous Chef for Chamberlin’s Seafood Restaurant in London. Having a young adventurous soul he travelled by truck through Africa, saw the world and has settled in what he calls God’s country, the Obi! Now Kenilworth has the opportunity to enjoy his talents. Pizzas may not be the gourmet fare that he prepared in London but Luke can guarantee a pizza that will be delicious and memorable! He has had experience in his old stomping grounds of Kiama NSW (where he was born and raised) and the Southern Highlands working in two well-known restaurants delivering the area’s best pizzas. Luke moved to the Obi Obi 10 years ago with his wife Jules and has chefed in several of the Sunshine Coast’s best restaurants. Now with a young family it is time to open his dream business in the Mary Valley countryside that he loves. Kenilworth Pizza has officially opened its doors on Saturday 15 March 2014 and everyone is welcome to pop by 14 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth and take home the best pizza, salads and

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Nominate and vote for your favourite library

he search is on for Australia’s favourite library and if you love the Sunshine Coast Council’s libraries, you can help by nominating your local branch in Australia’s Favourite Library Competition. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said libraries play such a vital role within our community and it is now time to let them know just how much they mean to us. “We hear time and time again how much people love their library and now there is an opportunity for people to acknowledge what makes their library special through the Australian Library and Information Association Australia’s Favourite Library Competition,” Cr McKay said. “We were delighted to learn Coolum, Maleny and Maroochydore libraries have already been nominated in the search for Australia’s Favourite Libraries, so now I’m calling on the Beerwah, Caloundra, Kawana, Kenilworth and Nambour communities to nominate their local library. “This is our chance to really put the Sunshine Coast library service on the map of Australia. “Anyone can nominate their library but you need to do so before March 14 so that it goes into the running to take out the top spot. Voting opened on March 14 for library users to vote for their favourite library. “Library users can vote by completing an online nomination form and describing why their library is Australia’s favourite. Voting closes on April 22. “The winning library will be announced during Library and Information Week 2014 which will be held from May 19 to 25.”

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oin us for a morning of hand-weeding at Gretchen Evan’s property above Lake Baroon on Mill Hill Road, Montville, Friday 21 March from 8.30am-12pm. Gretchen has been a great contributor to restoring rainforest across the Blackall Range so this is an opportunity to give her a hand in return. Car pool at the back of the IGA carpark in Maleny at 8am or travel independently (call 5429 6622 for directions) for an 8.30am start. All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Workplace Health and Safety regulations). Please register at Barung 5494 3151. For enquiries please call Susie Duncan 5429 6622 or wilderness@hotkey.net.au

Bellbunya light candles in silent stand for refugees

ellbunya Community members at Belli Park, with visitors from Gladstone as well as Germany, Finland and USA came together for a snap candlelight vigil for refugees on Sunday 23 February, joining thousands from around Australia and overseas. The candlelight vigil at Bellbunya was organised by Joan McVilly who explained, “I organised it to remember Reza Berati, an Iranian asylum seeker who died this week on Manus Island, and all those who have suffered at the hands of our immigration system. “Thirteen of us gathered to share feelings and understandings about why people are abandoning their homes and further risking their lives. We lit candles and sat in reflective silence for several minutes, and ended with a simple song – We are one heart, we are one song. “It’s high time people fleeing persecution got a fair go in Australia.” GetUp coordinated the snap vigils with groups including Amnesty International, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, First Home Project, the Refugee Action Coalition and Welcome to Australia. GetUp’s national director Sam Mclean said: “Across the country, people lit candles on Sunday night for those who’ve lost their lives and suffered in our care.”

“The truth is we just don’t know what’s happening in these detention centres, the Government’s effectively shut off the lights, taking censorship to an unprecedented level,” he said. “It’s past time to switch those lights back on - we need a truly independent inquiry into this tragedy and proper public scrutiny of these places,” said GetUp’s Sam Mclean.

SCLA Writers’ Competition

ach year the Sunshine Coast Literary Association holds a Writers’ Competition as part of its mission to support, showcase and celebrate literary talent on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This year, the competition is open for entries from 17 February until 24 April, with the winners to be announced at the annual SCLA Writers’ Competition Dinner in June. Entries are open to anyone in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie areas. There are four categories in the competition - each with prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $50, plus certificates for Highly Commended. Category 1: Open Short Story, to a maximum of 2500 words. Any genre or theme. Category 2: Open Poem, to a maximum of 40 lines. Any subject or theme. Category 3: Young Adult (High School Years 8-12) Short Story, to a maximum of 1500 words. Any genre or theme. Category 4: Junior (Primary, Years 5-7) Short Story, to a maximum of 1000 words. Any genre or theme. Winners will be announced and prizes presented at an awards dinner on 18 June. For more info visit www.scliterary.org

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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Wellington’s Way

NP and Labor reject call for help from dairy farmers Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington slammed the Government and Labor Party for rejecting a call to help the State’s ailing dairy farmers. “Last night I spoke in support of a heartfelt plea by Katter Party Member Shane Knuth to help our desperate dairy industry,” Mr Wellington said. “Shane introduced his Fair Milk Price Bill to Parliament which calls for a label to be put on all milk produced by Queensland Dairy Farmers to identify it from the No Brand milk sold by the major supermarkets. “People buying the Fair Milk brand at the slightly higher price would know that they would be helping the State’s struggling dairy farmers. And, enable dairy farmers who are fast becoming extinct to make just eight cents a litre above the cost of production. “A survey by Queensland Dairy Farmers Organisation has shown that most people would be prepared to pay the extra few cents to ensure the milk they consumed was produced in Queensland. “Without an increase many more dairy farmers will go to the wall. They are disappearing at an alarming rate and even now we are importing milk from interstate. Soon we could be buying reconstituted milk from overseas. “And, what did the LNP and Labor do with this Bill - they voted against it. Only the crossbenches supported it.” Sunshine Coast Farmers left high and dry again Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington says he welcomes the announcement of Federal Government’s $300 million drought package for farmers but is asking what is happening to assist the people on the Sunshine Coast. Mr Wellington said, “I have written to Minister John McVeigh a number of times this week asking him what can be done for farmers on the Coast. “I have farmers in my area who have been forced to truck in feed from Victoria and they have been told that as the Coast is not in a drought declared area, they need to apply for assistance on a case by case basis. These are the same farmers who were not able to get flood assistance during the floods. “After hearing that there were no plans in place to have the Sunshine Coast drought declared I have written again, asking the Minister to meet with a delegation of farmers from the Sunshine Coast, so that he could hear firsthand how bad things are on the Coast. “The Minister’s office has put out a drought information package that refers to Local Drought Committees making recommendations to the Minister. By crikey, we don’t have a local Drought Committee on the Coast and some of these farmers do not have time to wait for a committee to be set up. “The Minister’s office refers to Local Drought Committees being chaired by a Climate Risk coordinators from the

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Department of Agriculture, I’ve been told that the Climate Risk coordinator is based in Kingaroy, how can this help the Sunshine Coast Farmers. “The Sunshine Coast deserves better than this and I am calling on the Minister to do something about it now, not weeks down the track when farmers have gone to the wall or when hundreds of head of stock have had to be destroyed.” MP Peter Wellington

Rogo’s round-up

n contrast to previous years, this summer has delivered well below average rainfall in South East Queensland and particularly hinterland areas of the Sunshine Coast. Council has been advised by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestries (The Hon Dr John McVeigh) that assistance can be sought through the State and Federal Government. Individual property owners can apply directly to the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to have their property drought declared. Even if they don’t live in a drought declared area, property owners, share farmers or a lessee can apply to the Queensland Government for an Individually Droughted Property (IDP) declaration if they believe their property is drought stricken. For more info on drought declarations call 132523 or visit: http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/environment/drought/ drought-declarations-and-revocations/understandingdrought-declarations For drought application forms visit: http://www.daff.qld. gov.au/environment/drought/assistance/drought-reliefassistance-scheme-dras/drought-relief-assistancescheme-application-forms Business networking The Hinterland Business Networking Event was a real hit in its inaugural year and the first event for 2014 will be held on March 20, from 6pm at the Palmwoods Hotel. It aims to help local businesses network with each other, create business opportunities and strengthen economic development in the hinterland. If you’d like to attend please call 5442 1672 or email editor@svgazette.com.au Travel smart on Ride2School Day Why not leave the car at home and have the kids travel by bike to school on Wednesday, March 19 for National Ride2School Day? It’s not only great for their health but great for the environment as well. Schools within the Sunshine Coast Council region that register their participation in National Ride2School Day before March 19 will be eligible to win a number of great prizes. To register, visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au See you in the Valley soon. Cr Greg Rogerson

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Cr Julie Walker april 2014 Newsletter

rimestoppers Fundraiser Come along for a fun filled day on Sunday 6 April for Barefoot Bowls at the Imbil Bowls Club. The day kicks of at 9.30am, morning tea and lunch included for $15 per person. Phone Joy 5484 3146 or 5484 5102 to book in. The Dagun Markets are held each and every Saturday afternoon from 3pm. Be there early though, as the lovely fresh produce doesn’t last long. The new Amamoor Creek Bridge was officially opened on Tuesday 11 February by Gympie Regional Council Mayor Cr Ron Dyne and will vastly improve traffic access for local residents and visitors, now that the bridge is two-lane instead of one, in particular those that attend the annual Gympie Music Muster. Gympie Regional Council is seeking community feedback in the township of Amamoor as stage two of the Rural Towns Beautification Program begins. The program is focused on ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the region’s rural townships as attractive and desirable places to live, work and visit. Local residents attended a GRC Staffed public display session on Saturday 1st March. Congratulations to Elaine Bradley and her assistants on the recent success of the Mary Valley Flavours Workshops which were held on 11 and 12 February. The Mary Valley Show Soc voted in their new executive at the recent AGM, Barry Grainger is the President and Jo Robey is Secretary. Great work MVSS team! The next Mary Valley Blue Light Disco will be held at Kandanga Hall on Friday 4 April starting at 6.30pm. Visit www.mvbl.wxw.com.au for more details. The Gympie CBD remains a key priority for council with adoption of the Mary Street CBD Project, council will continue to work with the state government on the identification of jointly funded projects which include a number of separate initiatives, such as the development of a marketing and branding strategy. This will reinforce the CBD as the principal destination and primary retail, entertainment and service centre for the region. Also a CBD parking study along with a masterplan for Nelson Reserve/Memorial Park project, has been underway since last year. For more info visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au In the Gympie Regional Council area, there are 2,895 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads. Council manages 2,316 kilometres (80%) while the balance of 579 kilometres (20%) is under the control of the State Government. Road crashes which occurred in the

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.

Gympie Regional Council area during the period 20052009 resulted in a social cost in excess of $296 million in lost productivity, property damage, hospital and health care costs, emergency service costs and insurance costs. Cr Julie Walker 04 3754 3035 • crjuliewalker@gmail.com

COOROY FAMILY PRACTICE

e want to introduce you to our family medical centre which provides a wide range of health services to the entire family on 100% Bulk Billing basis. Our practice is located on the east side of the railway line in Cooroy. We have passionate, caring, friendly and professional clinical and non-clinical team who supports you. New patients are welcomed to our practice. Our mission Every patient is treated as our guest and we strive to provide you with the best health service we possibly can. Each patient entering our practice, no matter what their condition or circumstance, will be warmly welcomed and treated with dignity, respect and care by the team. We do not discriminate anyone, as we believe we are all equal. Our clinical team Doctors (male and female), practice nurses, dietician, podiatrist, cardiac echogram technician, exercise physiologist, clinical psychologist and pathology service. Our services Women’s Health; Men’s Health; Children’s Health; Seniors’ Health; Chronic Disease Management; Prevention Services and Other health service. We are open five days Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This practice is led by Vivianne Dawalibi, who is of Syrian origin born and lived in Sudan, served humanity for two decades while working overseas with the United Nations. She managed operations in various countries including her home country Sudan, Armenia, Belarus, Bangladesh and Bosnia Herzegovina. Vivianne was been awarded with the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize Certificate in 1981 in recognition of her devoted services. Vivianne has developed an inclusive and accessible high quality practices at Caloundra Bulk Billing Surgery and Cooroy Family Practice. We encourage you to visit our practice and see it yourself. Call our practice on 5472 0072 and our friendly team will assist you. Email: cooroyfp@bigpond.com.au www.cooroyfamilypractice.com.au

DAGUN GROWERS MARKET The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 3pm and new Choo Choo Bar 6pm. Ph 5484 3749 • www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest updates on FaceBook. March 19, 2014 |13

OUR COMMUNITY Life Chats …

ay we always pay homage with life and remember what is most important. When we sit in the space of awareness it is fair to say that it is not having everything go right; it is facing whatever goes wrong. One year ago, I was fortunate to attend a seven day Louise Hay Teacher Training course in Port Macquarie. A standout attendee was, Revin Balan, a doctor from Malaysia. Revin is talented, confident, sincere, determined, fearless, gentle and wore his heart on his sleeve. His presence at the course was warmly welcomed by the 24 fellow participants. Nine months on and my dear friend on a return trip to Australia has taken a bullet. Not a real bullet, but a bullet to his wonderful spirit. His one and only six year old son, Akshaaye, was killed in a tragic accident outside a Carlingford Public School in Sydney just before Christmas in 2013. Police who investigated the accident said a woman driver was performing a three-point turn into a staff only driveway in the school car park. Investigators said it was possible the driver accelerated instead of reversed, as she was manoeuvring her vehicle to drop her own two children at school. Sadly, Akshaaye took the brunt of the impact and was killed. My friend and his wife have chosen to forge their recovery with forgiveness. It’s a very tender subject which will bring up so many memories, emotions and inner strength work.

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In a quote from the Herald Sun (21st December, 2013) “Dr Revin and his wife said they felt no ill-feeling towards the driver of the car, and begged her not to feel any guilt. The last thing we want is for her to carry any pain or guilt. We only have love for her. Akshaaye isn’t coming back, but she needs to live, and we don’t want her to feel any blame, Ms Ong said”. There is new information via researchers who have become interested in studying the effects of forgiveness. Evidence mounts to suggest that holding onto grudges and bitterness may well result in long-term health problems. Forgiving, on the other hand allows numerous other benefits which may include: reduction in stress levels, lowering of blood pressure, improved psychological well-being, fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, better anger management skills, healthy relationship connections and a reduction in chronic pain. Such a tragic fact of life for Revin and his wife that they have lost their only son. May their souls be blessed. They have forged this intentional non-traditional view of forgiveness and for this, I believe, they have so lovingly embraced the remembrance of their son. RIP Akshaaye. MM of Obi. “You are indeed an extraordinary gift. We did not know how much you would teach us about the meaning of true love. For true love sometimes means letting go of someone precious and dear.” Parents in Mourning - Dr Revin Balan and Fung Yin Ong.

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KENILWORTH ‘GRANGE ESTATE’ – Elevated position commanding best views. $399,000 Four bedroom brick home. Two bathrooms, two living areas and timber deck. Double remote lockup garage. Perfect elevated position commanding the best views. Town water and sewerage connected to level 835m2 block. Fenced yard and concrete driveway.

COOLABINE CREEK PASSING THROUGH – 13 acres with two road frontages. $365,000 Popular Obi Obi / Coolabine area with power right at the front. 40’ x 40’ Colorbond shed with concrete floor. 2 x 22,000 Litre aquaplate rainwater tanks. Several house sites available.

VIEWS, ELEVATION AND TOTAL PRIVACY – Craftsman built pole home.

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VIEWS, ELEVATION AND TOTAL PRIVACY – Craftsman built pole home, beautiful timbers and open plan design are the key features of this very appealing two bedroom home. Positioned high above the Township of Imbil, this property commands a view like no other. Say goodbye to power bills with this environmentally friendly home that is set up on Solar power. Colorbond shed, several fruit trees and rich fertile frost free soil. $375,000

MOY POCKET CHEAPIE – 46 ACRES OF BUSHLAND. Realistically priced!

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46 acres of bush with boundaries fenced and has one dam. Tucked away off Lowe Road this block is private and has good access. Two bedroom Hardiplank cottage with Solar power.

Rainwater tank and large storage shed.

Rough, ready and realistically priced at $299,000.

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

Unique property on the Mary River – Cambroon. If you are looking for a character home and need extra space for family and would like to have river frontage, then this could be the property that you are looking for. The home is owner built and has been built with hardwood posts and corrugated iron. There are three bedrooms to the main house and open plan living area with wood heater. Raked ceilings and mezzanine floor are also features of this unique home. Verandahs are on three sides and 3.3 metres wide, an ideal location for relaxing and enjoying the local birdlife. There is also an open plan cabin which is fully self-contained and located away from the main home. The land is all useable - 8.5 acres which runs down to the Mary River. There are fruit trees surrounding the house yard, chook run and a large workshop. The only reason this property is on the market is due to ill health.

Price $425,000.00 RENOVATED QUEENSLANDER STYLE COTTAGE IMBIL – $265,000.00

Rural lifestyle in Conondale

Located in Conondale, this property boasts 98 Acres of undulating land – ideal for running cattle. There is a highset TWO bedroom home with loads of character and a front porch where you can sit back and enjoy the rural views and overlook the large dam. The property comes complete with a 2-bay garage, large machinery shed, cattle yards, crush & loading ramp. All of this, plus several fenced paddocks, spring fed dams and a seasonal creek. Located in Conondale and only 20 minutes to Kenilworth or Maleny this could be your weekend retreat or the lifestyle change you are looking for.

Price $698,000.00

Lovely high set Queenslander in a great country town, close to everything! This property offers two bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining area, timber flooring and modern bathroom. Verandahs on two sides with excellent rural views. The block is 1416m2 on two Titles. The location is very convenient to shops and local school.

Inspections by appointment. Price $265,000.00

RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW Imbil $250 pw – Very neat and tidy TWO bedroom home. Fresh and bight interior (recently painted). Lovely front covered verandah which overlooks the local Imbil township. Large rear covered deck where you can sit back and enjoy the privacy and rural views. Large carport and garden shed. This property is easy distance to town for shopping. Kenilworth $275 - Low set family home surrounded by private bush setting. THREE bedrooms, large family room, separate dining area and lounge room. Single car accommodation.

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This home is located on a Kidaman Creek $320 pw – Large family home in pretty valley. working farm It is an easy drive up to Maleny or into the Kenilworth Township. There are THREE large bedrooms, sleepouts, large kitchen and family room. Ideal for the growing family.

All rentals are pets on application.