Mary Valley Voice March 21 2012 - Vol.22 No.5

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KENILWORTH CHEESE, WINE & FOOD FEST EASTER SATURDAY APRIL 7 2012

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KENILWORTH CHEESE, WINE & FOOD FEST, EASTER SATURDAY APRIL 7, COVER STORY

he Kenilworth Food Fest Committee would like to thank our lovely, charming models for the cover of this Mary Valley Voice - Mailee age 3 1/2, Reilly age 5, Carter age 7, Hanae age 8. Also thank Mum, Marita Fearon for providing her beautiful children and taking the time to create the appropriate clothes for the Butcher, the Baker, the Cheese and Wine Maker of the future. A big thank you to our very professional photographer, Carol Gilmour, who took some really great photos. Not to be left out, thanks Graeme and Nina for transporting “the Cow” our most important prop.

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

ain rain go away!! Unfortunately our first muster of the year was under water. The Mounted Police spent an eventful night at the Homestead only to find that KPC members were unable to get to the muster the following morning. They are hoping for a return visit later in the year – will keep you posted.

Romy McCullough competed at Nambour Equitation and Show Jumping on 28 and 29 February, placing 1st overall, well done.

On the 3 and 4 March Caloundra Hack Day was held. Jessie Falconer placed in every class with the highlights being Champion Best presented and Supreme Show Hunter, winning an awesome rug and ribbon, how exciting!

Our next muster is scheduled for Saturday 31 March, fingers crossed that there will be no more rain!

A dog may be man’s best friend, but the horse wrote history. ~Author Unknown

experienced by Christians who make up about 7% of the population. Next year the country in focus will be France.

The sign at St Matthew’s Anglican Church at Gheerulla has been spruced up and now looks as beautiful as ever, thanks to the skilled painters!

The Riverside Church is considering running a bus from Kenilworth to Maleny for young people to attend the combined churches youth group meetings. A Youth Camp is being planned.

Watch this space! Each Thursday at 8.30am, River Church members meet at a member’s home for prayers for the town and district. For more information contact Gary on 0428 112 926.

Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Church members meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am at St John Bosco’s for Lenten studies. All welcome. This follows Christian meditation at St John Bosco’s at 9.30am.

See you in church! Cheerio for now!

KENILWORTH RSL NEWS

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he Annual General Meeting was held at the Kenilworth Show Hall on Monday night, 12 February, with a larger than usual attendance. Two of the former office bearers were reinstated and the new Committee is as follows: President Jim McKillop Vice-President Dale Ainsworth Secretary-Treasurer Noela McKilllop Publicity Officer Sonja Kallman

Jessie Falconer with her rug from the Caloundra Hack Day.

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ell, hello! Here’s the latest on the Kenilworth church scene.

The World Day of Prayer at St John Bosco’s Church on Friday 2 March was well attended by Kenilworth folk from all the Christian faiths. All enjoyed a shared lunch afterwards in St Luke’s Shed.

This year’s service was prepared by the WDP Committee in Malaysia. Peter Hennessy, who frequently visits Malaysia, gave a very interesting presentation on the country.

He gave lots of facts and figures and interesting insights into everyday life. However, he did point out difficulties

We would like the community to get behind Kenilworth R.S.L. and give us the support we need to retain a presence in this town. You do not need to have been a member of the armed services to attend meetings.

Next meeting is before ANZAC Day on Monday 9 April at 7pm at the RSL room at Kenilworth Hall. This year’s ANZAC Day falls Wednesday 25 April (details in MVV 18 April 2012).

Following that our next meeting is bi-monthly on Monday 11 June (Queens Birthday public holiday). All welcome and any enquiries Sonja 5446 0448 or Jim 5446 0637.

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wimming pool hours for the school holidays.

The pool will be open daily from 11am to 5pm.

This incudes Easter Weekend with the exception of Good Friday, when the pool will be closed.

At the present time pool hours are daily 2.30pm to 4.30pm Sat and Sun, 12.30 noon to 4.00pm.

Mary Valley Community News Association Inc, publishers of the Mary Valley Voice, reserves the right to refuse inappropriate advertising and submissions for both print and website, and any opinions expressed in any published advertisements or submissions does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its editor. It also reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for publication purposes.

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KENILWORTH One of the early “social media” reports

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hristmas 1923 the Sims sisters Winnie, Lily and Dorrie were given pocket diaries. Was this type of recording of daily activities the forerunner of Facebook and Twitter?

From Winnie’s diary of 1924 is a record of the impact of the only flood that occurred in 1924 on their family and other members of the Kenilworth community.

time. The International got as far as the creek and Humphrey and Mr Bridges walked to here.

Note: Humphrey Hassall was the driver of the Hassall’s carrying service (the International) between Kenilworth and Eumundi.

The Bureau of Meteorology records show February 5, 1924 flood at a 3.25m height. The bridge over Gheerulla Creek in 1924 was at the back of what is now Pioneer Park and much lower than the current bridge – which takes a 4.5m flood before it is inundated.

Tuesday 5 The men spent the morning at the creek clearing the road etc. At 11 o’clock Bert (Sims) drove Mr Bridges and Humphrey as far as the (Mary) river. They borrowed a horse and crossed and went home. Humphrey came back this afternoon but he couldn’t get the lorry through the creek. Humphrey stayed the night. Humphrey lived at Mt Ubi and Mr Bridges lived in Walli. Bert Sims was a youthful 17 year old in 1924 I wonder if he had a driving licence?

Wednesday 6 Humphrey got up early and brought the lorry while it was still rather high. He went up the road and back again. Arthur came tonight. Business is still good.

Arthur Tanner opened his General Store in Kenilworth (now the Bakery) on January 2, 1924.

Thursday 7 Arthur went to work. Dick (Sims) came for some potatoes in the Reo. Today seemed very quiet. I finished the edging on the afternoon-tea cloth yesterday. We had no one save ourselves tonight and it seemed quite strange. It is storming tonight.

February 1924 Monday 4 We didn’t wash. The girder cutters, Harry Keylar and Mick Groves, cut down the iron bark in the pigsty. It was thundering at about eight o’clock. It rained a heavy shower before dinner but in the afternoon it just poured for about an hour and a half. When Ed (Sims) came home from school he couldn’t walk along the road this side of the creek. The children’s horses nearly had to swim the creek. The waterfall was the biggest I’ve ever seen it. The gully overflowed its banks in no

Friday 8 I swapped mum jobs and made all the cake - buns, Victoria sandwich, cocoa sponge and coffee cake. Mr Friedmann and Geo Potts came in “Foxy” while Lil (Sims) was scrubbing the dining room. They came back tonight. This evening the gum tree by the corner was struck by lightning. The insurance plate was knocked out. The cows were just up. We all got the dickens of a fright. It didn’t rain much from that storm but is storming again now. Another crash just came and Dorrie cried.

Note: It is assumed that Mr Friedmann and Geo Potts were two of the guests at the boarding house run by the Sims family.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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COOROY VIEW CLUB NEWS

ur Cooroy VIEW Club ladies enjoyed a healthy, shared brunch for our February social held at Dianne Johnstone’s home (see photo below) where we all could enjoy the ambiance of alfresco dining.

The next Cooroy VIEW Club Luncheon Meeting will be on Tuesday 10 April at the Cooroy Hotel Function Rooms 10.30am for 11am. Our VIEW club meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month and our socials the fourth Tuesday of the month. Any lady who would like to join the VIEW Club would be most welcome. We have lots of fun with raffles, guest speakers, social days out and about, good food and plenty of chatter. Come along and you will not only have a great time but also be supporting our Learning for Life Student.

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CNGHRG NEWS

ooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group will hold more popular ‘How to Start Your Research’ classes in the coming months, arranged by Win Wynn, these informative talks are a great way to start your research in a methodical way. New members are always welcome.

The group is presenting an Irish Research Seminar on Saturday 24 March from 9.3am to 12.30pm at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. The speaker is Mary King from Queensland Family History Society in Brisbane. Mary’s talk will cover Irish resources and using the internet for research. To find out more and book both for both events phone 5442 5570.

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

Our next social on Tuesday 24 April will be great fun. We are heading for Metal Tiger Tea Emporium on Gympie Terrace for cuisine, tea emporium and Asian street food.

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women.

For more information on our club and essential bookings contact Grace Taylor on 5471 1364 or Lal Vider on 5449 1902 or reviere9@bigpond.com The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

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Lifeline Cooroy Denim Sale

ifeline Cooroy is having its annual Denim Sale on 29, 30 and 31 March at the C.W.A. Hall, Maple St Cooroy.

The sale will on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday 31 from 8am to 2pm.

Come and grab a bargain on quality pre-loved denim and country clothing including leather goods. All jeans are $15 and under. There will be a special array of early Australian books and indigenous journals and one offs to suit collectors and historians... be early, only a few boxes of those.

All proceeds raised go towards the free counselling and support services that Lifeline provide to the community.

For more info contact Debbie at Cooroy on 5442 6464.

FEBRUARY 2012 MOY POCKET February 2012 226mm • 11 years average 169mm 3 month of summer 778mm • Last summer 1214mm Report kindly submitted by Graham Brennan

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the

Kenilworth Show & Rodeo Committee

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All invited, please come along, we welcome your participation.

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EASON OPENER The recent floods have wreaked havoc with many grounds particularly our neighbours at Pomona/Cooran Cutters Club.

To executive, members and players at the Cutters, our thoughts are with you as you rebuild.

No doubt many were eagerly awaiting the start of the 2012 season. The Mary Valley Stags first game will be held on Saturday 24 March at Kenilworth Showgrounds. This will be a double header with the Mary Valley Stags in a grand final rematch against Yandina Raiders. The earlier match will be between Pomona/Cooran and Palmwoods.

No doubt all the boys put on a terrific display of football for their supporters.

Why not bring the family out to Kenilworth Showgrounds to see our game. A canteen and bar will be operating with all proceeds supporting the Stags Club. For upcoming game information and results as well as latest news check out the Stags website www.mvstags.com.au MEMBERSHIP Interested in joining and supporting the Mary Valley Stags? Go to our website or drop by Valley Homes at Imbil or phone Glenn and Jenny Carlson on 5484 5133 during business hours or email our secretary Leanne Fleet at maryvalleyviews@bigpond.com FUNDRAISING Raffles are held every Thursday evening from 6pm at the Railway Hotel at Imbil and every Sunday from noon at the Kandanga Hotel. Thanks also to Stags sponsors for 2012 Railway Hotel Imbil • Carter Holt Harvey Sullivans Livestock Valley Homes Qld • GMT Logging & Heavy Machinery • Imbil Bowls Club • Imbil Friendly Grocer • Imbil Colonial DECORATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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ongratulations to the school leaders of Mary Valley State College 2012. The staff are looking forward to working with our talented group and are expecting some exciting changes as they take on their new roles.

School Leaders 2012 Primary School Captain: Hannah Humphris Rattlers Senior House Captain: Braiden Foster Rattlers Junior House Captain: Alana Hopkins Bullets Senior House Captain: Tilly Frnaks Bullets Junior House Captain: Lily Leacy Sustainability Ambassador: Rebecca Allanson Senior School Ambassadors Joe Quinlan • Tilly Franks • Tyson Lenz • Emily Matthews Student Council Representatives • Year 10 Emily Matthews • Year 9 Joseph Rayner • Year 8 Dominic Kurtz • Year 7 Bella Van Heusden • Year 6 Jasmyn Burton • Year 5 Shellie Joseph • Year 4 Sam Jasper The High School Captain will be selected in term 2 from the senior school ambassadors.

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ave you received your copy in the mail yet?

If not, it is available from your local post office and selected outlets in the Mary Valley, including Conondale shop and Kandanga Information Centre.

The directory is published by volunteers from Mary Valley Inc, and an online version is available on the website www.themaryvalley.com.au The editor welcomes your feedback on this third edition of a local directory specific to the Mary Valley. Email secretary@themaryvalley.com.au

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Kenilworth Cheese Wine and Food fest 2011

Top: the Baker is Joe Monteleone, the Butcher is Alan Gitsham, the Cheese maker is Denise Birkett and the Wine maker is Tim Donovan.

Left: the crowd on Easter Saturday 2011.

All photos Gilmour.

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Carol Jean Sandell’s grandson “Hugh”. Hugh came up with the suggestion to use Cheese for the” Boccheese” Competition. It was a hit for the young children who competed in the completion.

TASTY AND EXOTIC LOCAL FOOD STALLS IN KENILWORTH TOWN PARK AND CHEESE FACTORY

The Butcher, the Baker, the Cheese and Wine-maker of the future!

Family fun on Easter Saturday 07 April

Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Fest Proudly sponsored by

• Kenilworth Country Foods • Kenilworth Realty • Gitsham Prime Foods •

7:00 am BREAKFAST IN THE PARK 8:30 am Cheese Rolling Contest start

free entry

9:00 am Cheester Egg Hunt for kids 10:00 am LINE DANCING

Supported by the

Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce

www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

Local produce and bushfood plants Cheese making demonstrations Cooking and food demonstrations all day Local wines and liqueurs Fresh crusty breads Face painting ... and lots more fun for all ages!

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‘Gallery at No. 10’ opens at Nambour

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ambour’s first art gallery - Gallery at No. 10 - was officially opened by Nicklin MP Peter Wellington last Friday. Art enthusiasts from across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane were treated to an eclectic display of work from major international and national artists.

Mr Wellington congratulated gallery owners and Nambour locals Ian and Meryll Muller on a superb collection. “This gallery, which features major international, national and local artist is magnificent,” he said. “It will attract people from across the country with its diversity of talent including internationally acclaimed artist Hugh Sawrey.”

“Ian began collecting several decades ago and received excellent advice from well-known local artist Ken Farrow who also attended the opening.”

The opening which featured a Scottish piper and musical entertainment attracted guests from around the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

The gallery, at 10 Bade Street, Lower Rosemount, is open for viewings from Tuesday to Saturday between 11am and 5pm or by appointment.

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Rare and exotic growers

hoenix Farm produces the delicious pineapple, mango and tropical frozen fruit crushes available from Dagun Station and selected specialty stores along with the popular “Dagun Delight” a blend of mango, macadamia nuts and ice cream. The makers behind these refreshing cups are Ironbark and Yvonne O’Neill, regular growers for the Dagun Grower’s Market.

Barky’s real passion is growing “different” fruit or rare and exotic varieties. He is a member of two rare fruit groups and often produces heirloom variety pumpkins, cucumbers and super sweet melons.

Black Sapote

Their farm is 30 acres of red soil which is frost free and overlooks the Mary Valley between Dagun and Amamoor.

With a north easterly aspect the farm avoids the worst of the summer sun and benefits from the northerly winter sun.

This allows them to grow a massive variety of interesting native and exotic tropical trees.

Their main crop of custard apples is African Pride but they also have 16 other varieties. It doesn’t stop there.

Avocadoes, over eight varieties, seven varieties of fig, 10 of guava, 11 of Kou Bou, six mangoes and the list goes on.

Jaboticaba

Dagun Growers Market has enjoyed the fruit of his labour with bursting red finger limes, and amazing Judean black muscatels (which he also has another six other varieties of).

Then there’s the staple, sweet Emericon onions.

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You can always say hello to Ironbark and Yvonne on a regular Saturday market day from 2pm. It’s just a taste of some of the seasonal flavours the market promotes.

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There are about 130 exotics which are too many for me to mention all here! The Abiu from the Amazon is round with smooth bright yellow skin and creamy sweet, succulent flesh which tastes like Creme Caramel.

There’s Jackfruit, stockfeeds+animal health Sapodilla, Candle Nut, Jaboticaba, Black Sapote and agricultural+chemicals Elephant Apple. Santol comes HAY+FENCING+PLUMBING from South East Asia and OPEN: Mon to Friday 7am–5pm & Saturday 7am–1pm is called the ”lolly fruit”. Or how about the French peanut which is a Brazilian tree that produces edible seeds that enilworth 5472 3100 K ural upplies are delicious raw, boiled, friedR and roasted.

The flavour is S St Kenilworth kenilworthrural@westnet.com.au similar to peanut. Roasted seeds47emailElizabeth can also be ground to make a hot drink similar to hot chocolate.

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DAGUN GROWERS MARKET The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 2pm. Ph 5484 3749 • www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest updates on FaceBook.

LYNNE’S ANIMAL HEALING SERVICE All animals respond quickly to natural healing and it is excellent for after surgery recovery. Powerful results.

No need to put beloved pet down, try this first. Some healings are instant but depending on severity 1-3 appts. $60 per treatment, callouts extra 5484 3520.

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Medicine from our Gardens

An addition of tomato paste to any of these dishes will further increase the lycopene content.

his is a great time for tomatoes, both in the garden and at markets and in the shops. Those of us who grow them have to give them away by the bagful, and hopefully the other half are the recipients of these bags!

Most of us however don’t eat nearly enough of these “apples of paradise”, but probably would if we really knew what an important part of natural medicine they are.

Tomatoes are incredibly high in the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which the American Cancer Society reports may be a significant player in the prevention and reduction of many types of cancer – prostate, lung and stomach being the main ones. Lycopene is also a potent anti-inflammatory agent, and as a result has been found to help lower heart disease, as well as LDL (bad) cholesterol. Studies have also shown that it can reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which is an increasing problem in an ageing population. Finally, (but certainly not the last thing which lycopene can be held responsible for!) research is being done into the UV protective qualities of lycopene, which results in lowered skin damage from the sun and therefore a reduction in the signs of ageing.

Below is one of my favourite quick recipes for using cooked tomatoes: Cherry Tomato and basil pasta sauce 2 Tblsp olive oil • 1 red onion • 3 cloves of garlic • cherry tomatoes (or chopped tomatoes if you don’t have cherries) • 1 Tblsp tomato paste • a handful of fresh basil 1. Chop the onion into a fine dice and gently fry in olive oil until soft.

2. Turn up the heat, add the chopped garlic and fry quickly until the garlic is fragrant.

3. Throw in the tomatoes, fry for 1 or 2 minutes until they are just breaking down.

4. Add the tomato paste and possibly a little bit of water if you like the sauce slightly runny 5. Finally add the chopped basil, and cook briefly as you stir it through.

6. Serve with fresh parmesan and your favourite pasta (preferably wholemeal).

Gabby Scott Naturopath and Chef in Belli Park

working bee reminder

Right, so all of us reading this are immediately thinking “got to get more tomatoes in my salads,” but the catch is that lycopene is more potent and more easily absorbed when the tomatoes are cooked, especially when combined with a small amount of fat or oil, such as olive oil. So while we should all continue to eat as many fresh tomatoes as we fancy, my word of advice is start cooking with them too! Whether it’s Sunshine House of Wellness chutney, home made tomato Naturopathy { Herbal Medicine sauce, tomatoes [ Massage put in curries or Recently opened in Belli Park stews, soup, the Opening special - 1hr Massage $50 possibilities are Call Gabby Scott on 0421 134 451 Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society endless.

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ushcare Group at Little Yabba Park (Cambroon) working bees are held on the first Friday of the month. We usually work for a couple of hours, have a cuppa and then a forest walk nearby for those interested. All equipment provided.

If you would like to be part of restoring this beautiful little park, please join us at our next bee on Thursday 5 April (just before Easter) at 8am. If you have any queries, contact Susie Duncan on 5429 6622, wilderness@hotkey.net.au You might also like to read about the activities of the group at www.hinterlandbushlinks.org

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Cr Julie Walker – April NewsLetter 2012

o doubt you would have noticed some road works in our area of late and wondered what was happening. These works are repairs to damaged or saturated pavements from the January 2011 rainfall events. The work has largely been funded by the State and Federal Governments through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) and Council is also contributing significant funds. The Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services has recently approved the new activation of the NDRRA for our area for the most recent events.

I would like to thank our band of eight Imbil Rural Watch volunteers who helped me out on Clean up Australia Day on Sunday 4 March. We cleaned up several sites around the Mary Valley and disposed of an alarming amount of rubbish.

Please be aware of how you and your family dispose of rubbish and help us to “Keep Our Mary Valley Clean”!

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Check out Gympie Regional Council website for what you CAN and CAN’T put in your recycle bins, the recyclable materials collected in our shire is on the increase each year. What a wonderful achievement for everybody and I congratulate each and everyone of you for your fantastic efforts.

Calling all Community ‘Not for Profit’ Groups, have you got your contact details on councils “My Community Directory” yet? If not, go onto our website and enter your groups details so that we can keep you up to date on funding opportunities, workshops etc.

Remember, if you need emergency supplies in times of disasters, these supplies will cost you money and will NOT be supplied Free of Charge, so please make sure your cupboards are stocked.

Cats Claw is continuing to be a nuisance weed that is taking over some large areas in our shire, for more info go to www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_7225.htm The number of ‘reclaimed’ cats from council pound is growing which is contributable to people having their cats registered and microchiped. This is a positive step, but we still don’t like to see stray cats being picked up as they should be contained on their owners property.

Primary producers, small business operators and not for profit organisations who have been impacted by the flood event are advised to contact QRAA on 1800 623 946 for information and assistance.

Mens Shed, Mary Valley are now making native bee hives for Valley Bees, we need to protect these small creatures as they are an integral part of our eco system. You can find more info on Valley Bees at the MRCCC web site.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any concerns as I am readily available and if not I WILL return your call as soon as possible after I receive your message.

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OUR COMMUNITY Spot the pothole, contact council

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he heavy rain may have left the Sunshine Coast, but potholes are now appearing on roads around the region.

Sunshine Coast Council is committed to repairing the damage and Civil Works Services Manager John Netherton said locals could also help by letting us know where problems are located.

“Council is encouraging residents who spot pot holes to report them to us by calling customer service on (07) 5475 7272 or jumping on council’s website and filling in a quick and easy online form,” he said.

“Council is responsible for approximately 3500km of roads around the Sunshine Coast so the more sets of eyes we have spotting problems and reporting them to us, the faster we can get out and fix them.

“As a result of the first rain event in February, over 90 sites have already been identified as having storm and or flood damage across the coast.

“This includes damage at bridges and culverts where the water overtopped the road, large scours and some landslips.

“Along with this, potholes will continue to pop up over the weeks to come.”

When completing the online form, residents are urged to provide as much information as possible to assist council in identifying the location and urgency of the work required.

Council will prioritise any items reported and work with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to repair potholes on local and State Government controlled roads.

Flood-hit businesses to get State support

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unshine Coast Council has welcomed the news the State Government has offered financial assistance to small businesses in Pomona, Cooroy and surrounding towns affected by the rain and flooding on Friday, 24 February, 2012.

State Ministers Neil Roberts and Tim Mulherin have announced that affected businesses and not-for-profit organisations could be eligible for low-interest loans.

Mayor Bob Abbot, who toured the flood-affected areas with Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts early March, said the Minister’s fast response brought about this timely announcement.

“Mr Roberts was on his mobile phone right here, making arrangements as soon as he had witnessed the destruction,” Cr Abbot said.

“The first thing he did was activate the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements which renders flood victims eligible for aid.

“Council has had members of our Economic Development team on-site since Sunday 26 February assisting affected businesses where we can and the announcement opens up another opportunity to help those businesses reeling from the impacts of Friday night.”

Economic Development portfolio councillor, Lew Brennan, said the community was working well to get back on its feet, but additional support was always welcome.

“Our Economic Development team worked with staff from the Sunshine Coast office of the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation to inform the case that has triggered the approvals from Ministers Roberts and Mulherin,” he said.

“It goes to show what a great working partnership can achieve.”

SOMETHING ABOUT THE VALLEY BEES...

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n Sunday 15 April, Valley Bees are holding a special day at Mary Valley Bees Day at Gympie Landcare Nursery.

From 10am, “Habitat, Hives and Hollows” will involve sessions on selecting native plants to attract pollinators into your garden, creating suitable habitat for native solitary bees, and creating hives and habitat nests for native stingless bees and honey bees.

We are creating a special Bee Garden on the day, incorporating a dedicated Bee Wall, for native solitary bees (Leafcutter, Blue-banded, Reed, Resin, Carpenter and Green metallic native bees), and for attracting pollinators to your garden. Lunch from 12 o’clock to 1pm. From 2pm-4pm Valley Bees will hold their monthly meeting, and also continue with the Bee garden construction. All welcome. Cost is $2. Please bring a plate of food to share. Sausage sizzle available.

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OUR COMMUNITY More than just washing your hands

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id you know that every month Sunshine Coast Council provides free food handler training to operators and staff of food businesses licensed by council?

Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said council wants to make understanding food standards a simple process for local businesses.

“These sessions provide a great opportunity to educate new business operators about food handling,” Cr McKay said.

“The training is also ideal for existing business to refresh skills or train new staff.

“The training aims to ensure that residents will enjoy fresh, healthy, high quality prepared food and beverages.”

Cr McKay said the free food handler sessions are held every month in various locations across the region including Tewantin, Nambour, Maroochydore, Kawana and Maleny.

“The training session run for approximately three hours and participants are issued with a certificate of attendance,” she said.

“To register your interest for food handler training sessions in rural areas, please contact the Environmental Health Officer via council’s customer service centre.

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Discover how your food choices affect the world

unshine Coast Council invites residents to reawaken their food senses throughout April and May by attending a Slow Food session at local libraries across the Coast.

Julie Shelton from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland chapter of Slow Food will share the principles on how to consume tasty and satisfying food that is affordable for consumers and fair for producers.

Slow Food is an international non-profit organisation founded to counteract fast food and fast life which has attributed to the loss of local food traditions.

Library and Gallery Services Manager Ross Duncan said council was pleased to present the opportunity for residents to educate themselves on food quality and socially conscious production methods.

“By booking into a Slow Food session residents will learn to rediscover their interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world,” he said.

“Connecting Sunshine Coast consumers to their local producers means easy access to quality, fresh food and in turn supports the Coast economy.”

To book, phone your local Sunshine Coast Library or visit www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Next Slow Food session in your area is at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday 17 May from 10 to 11.30am. For booking ring 5435 3100.

“We will be happy to organise sessions for areas where enough interest is generated.”

Please note that council is not a registered training organisation (RTO) and the course is not an accredited or approved course. Accredited courses are offered by local training providers – look under Training in the Yellow Pages or contact TAFE. Bookings are essential. Attendees must hold a food licence issued by Sunshine Coast Council.

Next event scheduled for March through May 2012 in the area is Tuesday 22 May 2012 from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at Maleny Library, 5 Coral Street, Maleny. For booking ring 5475 7272.

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OUR COMMUNITY Reduce landfill waste by composting and worm farms

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unshine Coast Council, in conjunction with EnviroCom Australia, is proud to present free composting and worm farm workshops from April through to June 2012 at various library locations.

Residents will learn how to reduce their landfill waste by up to 50 per cent. Workshops will also demonstrate how to set up a worm farm and composting system, how an organic recycling system works plus any troubleshooting tips.

Library and Gallery Services Manager, Ross Duncan said with more people choosing to downsize their living accommodation, worm farms are an excellent way to recycle food and garden waste.

“This is a great opportunity to share alternative methods of green composting with the community,” he said.

“These popular sessions are sure to book out fast, so get in quick to ensure you don’t miss out.”

Cooroora Woodworkers Cottage, Lower Mill Site, Lower Mill Road, Cooroy on Saturday 12 May from 9.30am to 11.30am. To book ring 5454 9000 Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday 11 April from 10am to 12 noon. Ring 5435 3100.

Or book online http://www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/sitePage.cfm?code=worms

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