Mary Valley Voice 7 March 2012 Vol.22 No.4 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KENILWORTH CHAMBER CHATTER Police Report Craig Trethewey, Kenilworth’s policeman, has been transferred to Monto, and will be leaving us in the near future. Craig we will miss you! The Kenilworth Disaster Management Committee has met and with representatives from local areas will form a “telephone tree” to ease communications during local disasters, ie floods, bush fires etc. A community meeting will be held later in the year. SC Council Report by Cr Paul Tatton New 15 amp power points have been installed in the Kenilworth Park, great news for the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest. Paul told us that the Flexi Bus is and has been very successful. New and wonderful! Six Mary River Turtle nests are at the Charles St Park, have a look. There will be a community tree planting in the near future for Issac Moore Park and Charles St Park. Watch this space.

We sincerely wish to thank Sunshine Coast Council for their continuing financial assistance with the Community Partnership Funding Grant. This Grant assists with the operational costs of the Information Centre, allowing its community volunteers to continue to operate the centre, promoting the Kenilworth District and the Sunshine Coast Region. The Information Centre is an important part of the Kenilworth Community, the allocation of funds is greatly appreciated. Once again we thank Sunshine Coast Council for their assistance and look forward in continuing the partnership with Council. Pat Yates Subcommittee Team Member: Kenilworth Information Centre Management Committee Team Member: Kenilworth & District Chamber of Commerce & Citizens Inc

KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

enilworth Pony Club held its AGM on Thursday 9 February at the RSL room. It was attended by the usual crowd plus a few new faces. We would like to thank Shirley Moreland for doing a fabulous job of chairing the meeting. Thank you to the outgoing 2011 Executive Committee, A public forum organised by Kenilworth and District Lyn Fitzer (President), Craig Lisett (vice President), Sharon Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Local Government Falconer (Second Vice), Linda McClay (Treasurer, Canteen election is on Saturday 28 April 2012. This is the chance to Convener/Manager) and Sonia Law (Secretary and Chief meet and greet the candidates for SC Council, Mayor and Instructor). Division 10, yes that’s us. So far the potential candidates Welcome to the incoming Executive Committee for 2012, for Division 10, are: Alex Blake, Tim McMenamin and Cr Lyn Fitzer (President), Sharon Falconer (Vice President), Paul Tatton. Mayoral candidates who will be present is to Tanya Hibbard (Secretary), Linda McClay (Treasurer) and be confirmed. Nominations close 27 March, so much can Sonia Law (Chief Instructor). Thank you needs to be said to still happen. all of the KPC members who took on other roles in the club Drinks on the Deck 2012 was very successful, approximately during 2011, and those who have taken them up in 2012, 50 or so folk where there, a nice mix of business people without these people KPC would not be the successful and citizens. Everyone was very busy chatting away, little club that it is today. exchanging information. Cr Paul Tatton presented We would also like to take this opportunity to say thank the New Residents Welcome Pack organised by the you to the Kenilworth community for all of their support Futures Committee, a sub committee of the Chamber throughout 2011, participating in raffles, watching and of Commerce. Pete Cusack, welcomed everyone and supporting our Hack Day (even in the rain). We hope that mentioned Chamber successes. A big thank you to Steve you are looking forward to doing it all again this year! J Conway, the Kenilworth Hotel, for providing the delicious Local Business, your sponsorship and support through 2011 nibbles and use of the “Deck”, such a great venue. We was very much appreciated, it supplied us with trophies, look forward to doing this again in the future. Also a big prizes for raffles and has allowed our club to continue into thank you to Pete Cusack and Toni Hays for their raffle 2012. We hope that you will be able to support us again donations. Raffle first draw went to John Connolly, 2nd this year (we are currently looking for sponsors for our draw to Shirley Moreland and the 3rd draw to Michael Gymkhana, Sporting Day and Raffle donations). Trace. The ‘Grown Ups’ have hit 2012 full steam ahead with Sharon Falconer, Rachael Law, Sonia Law, Melissa Flood, On a final note, the Kenilworth Information Centre Shannon Prideaux, Jude Moore and Gayle McDermott DESPERATELY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS, the centre has been all attending a Prelim Instructors Clinic at Caloundra, in forced to close on some days due to no volunteers February. being available. PLEASE if you can help phone the “When riding a horse, we leave out fear, troubles, Centre on 5446 0122 or come in and have a chat. and sadness behind on the ground.” – Juli Carlson

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KENILWORTH Calling artists and designers to design a Seat for the River Park

enilworth Arts Council members were delighted recently to receive a grant from the Sunshine Coast Council to call for submissions from artists and designers for the design and build of a seat for the new park on the Mary River at the end of Charles Street in Kenilworth. This park was created for public use by the Sunshine Coast Council towards the end of last year. It is to prevent vehicular vandalism to the area as a result of the discovery that the endangered Mary River Turtle and other Mary River turtles were nesting there. The design of the seat, which is to be sited in the park above flood level, is to reflect the environmental issues and wildlife of the area; especially the endangered species that live in the river – the Mary River Turtle and the Lungfish. For details please email kac@kenilwortharts.org.au

KARI exhibition brings artists together

wo artists who have never met, and who work in different media, bring their works together in the new exhibition at Kenilworth’s unique KARI gallery. What Ian Gunn and Ted Moran do have in common, however, is a fascination with religion and representing it in their chosen fields. “It” opened on Saturday March 3 at KARI artspace, 10a Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth, and will continue to April 15. Spokesman for the Kenilworth Artist Run Initiative (KARI) is Vit Martinek, who said the group was keen to hold exhibitions after its month off in February. KARI is a diverse group of both established and emerging artists from throughout the Sunshine Coast and the Mary Valley region, with a growing reputation evidenced by the calibre of the exhibitors Gunn, painter, and Moran, sculptor. Mr Gunn will join the judging panel for Gympie’s newest art

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prize, the Andrew Fisher Portrait, this month. You can find examples of his work at Gallery Eumundi and the Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery at the Hyatt Regency Coolum. He enjoys playing with a variety of media and rarely sticks to themes, but his contribution to “It” does include a collection of complex collages incorporating recycled jigsaw puzzle pieces and religious scenes. An Englishman by heritage, Mr Gunn returned to his homeland in 2010 and was inspired by the medieval churches and their decorative stained glass panels. He paints every day, whether it is for his own enjoyment, preparing commissioned paintings or as part of his paid role as a TAFE teacher in mixed media at Tewantin. He is also commissioned to create a collection of drawings to illustrate a book to commemorate the centenary of the Eumundi School of Arts. While Mr Gunn is almost a coast local, moving here in 1991, Ted Moran is a relative newcomer, moving to Nambour three years ago from the Mornington Peninsula, where he twice won the Peninsula Sculptor Prize. His works pepper the picturesque Victorian destination, from the Manyung Gallery to the Peninsula Grammar Chapel, St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Monash University College, among other establishments. An especially large piece some 45 metres by 3.6m at St Mark’s Uniting Church on the peninsula incorporates the original 120-year-old painted windows of the old church into a design for the new building. He has a fondness for his “ecolestical” or religious works, describing how it brings out his inner-self to create them. Now 70 years old, and having sculpted for more than 40 of them, Mr Moran said he still loves to work with his favourite elements – metals and glass – but has reduced the size of his creations. He brings a selection of marine motifs and two large free-standing abstract pieces to the “It” exhibition, and is hoping to also ship in four extra works from their Melbourne home.

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KENILWORTH Maroochy Shire and Councillors representing Kenilworth

ith the Local Government elections on the horizons it may be appropriate to learn a little of the history of our Councillors. The area was originally incorporated as part of the Caboolture Divisional Board on 11 November 1879 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. On 5 July 1890, Maroochy split away and was proclaimed as a division in its own right, with an area of 1,265 square kilometres and headquarters at Nambour. It did not initially contain Buderim or Kenilworth (Kenilworth being in Widgee Shire). The first elections were held on 13 September for three councillors, each of whom represented one subdivision. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_of_Maroochy) One member from each sub-division retired annually in rotation. Members resigning during their term were replaced at an extraordinary election. The Chairman was elected annually at a Statutory Meeting by the Board Members. The decision to “belong” to Maroochy Divisional Board was taken in the late 1890’s with a great deal of controversy. The resignation of Edward Arundell on May 31, 1897 saw Duncan Beattie elected as one of the three Board members representing Sub Division 1. Mr Beattie continued to represent this district on the Divisional Board until 1903, having served one term as Chairman of the Board in 190001. After the Local Authorities Act of 1902 was enacted on December 26 of that year the Divisional Board became the Maroochy Shire Council. Mr Beattie was a member of the first Maroochy Shire Council for 1903-04. Division 1 was represented by Samuel Kelly, Edward Arundell and Henry Andresen from 1904 until 1906, followed by James C. Hassall (Mt Ubi) who represented Division 1 1906-1910. Christopher Sharry (Gheerulla) was Councillor for Division 1 1910-1919 when Harry Pickering (Gheerulla) was elected to the role, a position he held until 1921. Until this time voting was limited to landowners in the shire. In 1920 the Local Authorities Act as amended, giving eligibility to vote at Local Government Elections to all persons on the State Electoral Roll. Triennial Elections replace annual elections and the Chairman was elected by the whole Shire. The first triennial election was held in July 1921, which elected John McGinn as Councillor for Division 1, and A.P. Myers elected representing Division 2 with William Harvey the first Chairman elected by the people. Thomas Gordon was as one of the two councillors representing Division 1 in 1924 but resigned in October 1925, when Samuel Kelly stepped up to the role. Mr Kelly continued to represent the district until 1939, when Arthur Tanner (see photo below) was elected and continued as Division 1 Councillor until December 1951. Eddie De Vere replaced Mr Tanner, under the Chairmanship of Dave Low, M.L.A., working together in those roles until 1967 when Edward Owen De Vere was elected Chairman of the Shire and Bert Sims took his place as Councillor for Division 1, a position he

held until his death in August, 1981 when he was replaced by Burne Sutton. At the 1982 local government election Hermann Schwabe became the district’s representative in Council remaining in that position until his retirement in 2005. His term was followed by Greg Rogerson who was the last councillor for Division 1 of the Maroochy Shire Council. Amalgamation saw Maroochy Shire absorbed into the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The first of the Councillors were volunteer workers, later representatives received a meeting allowance with mileage costs covered as well. There were no offices provided or secretarial services available for those early representatives but they served their community diligently. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Reference material gathered from the Sunshine Coast Heritage Library Resources. Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

A CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

ello there! The various churches in the Kenilworth area bring you some news of what’s happening in the church scene. We are sad to hear of Fr. John Dobson’s retirement from the Caloundra Catholic Parish and we wish him all the very best. All who have attended the ecumenical services in Kenilworth have appreciated Fr Dobson’s rich contribution. We welcome his successor, Fr Kevin Smith, who has worked in the Tugun-Coolangatta Parish for more than eighteen years. We also welcome Reverend Gillian Moses who is working in the Maleny Anglican Parish while Reverend Ingrid Busk is on sick leave. Gillian has worked at St John’s Cathedral as Executive Research Assistant to Archbishop Aspinall. St Luke’s is currently running Lenten Studies on Thursday mornings at 10.30am. Each week, the youth group from the Riverside Church travels to Maleny to join in a combined youth service at Maleny High School with worship, fun, games, music and supper. The car pool leaves Kenilworth at 4.30pm, returning by 9.30pm. On the first Saturday of the month, the Riverside Church joins other Maleny churches at the Crystal Waters Market to offer ministry and prayers for the sick. Contact Gary on 0428 112 926 for more information. Kenilworth Church times are: Catholic - St John Bosco, Phillip Street, Sunday at 9am. Anglican - St Luke’s, Phillip Street, 9am on 1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays and St Matthew’s, Gheerulla, 9am on the 3rd Sunday of the month. River Church - Kenilworth State Community College, Sunday 9.30am. Uniting Church - to be advised AND...“All in Together!” on the 5th Sunday of the month with a combined ecumenical service followed by morning tea. March 7, 2012 |

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he Probus Club of Cooroy has begun 2012 in ‘fast forward’ with their social diaries quickly filling up. January saw a planned trip to the Yandina Observatory aborted due to adverse weather but undeterred was promptly replaced with a visit to the Ginger Factory and lunch at the Yandina Pub - any excuse ! Our dinner outing to Bertoni’s Pizza and Pasta in Noosaville was another gastronomic success. Conversation there was initially constrained by extremely raucous lorikeets that gathered nearby for their evening dining experience. The birds eventually disappeared to roost but not before they left their digestive products scattered beneath the adjacent trees and all over our cars... but that’s nature! In February we enjoyed a wonderful coach trip to the Blackall Ranges - Lilly Ponds, Mapleton Falls and a sumptuous morning tea at Flaxton Barn. A respite at Baroon Pocket Dam to enable our appetites to be restored prepared us for lunch and wine tasting at Flame Hill Winery, Montville - a ‘must do’ for any tourist to the Noosa Hinterland. With our AGM in March and a theatre outing booked to David Williamson’s play Travelling North, there is no rest for these active Probarians. Members travel from outside the Cooroy area just to be involved in this very friendly and sociable group. Membership is still open - in fact there are just a couple of places left for anyone interested in joining. Enquiries to President, John Pluck phone 5485 0415 or Secretary, Leslie Wilkin on 5472 0868. Photo taken at Flaxton Barn of Barbara Damman and Trevor Blake.

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he photos are in, the marketing agency has been engaged and the Mary Valley Country marketing committee is getting set to share “Mary” on a new improved website and branding identity.

With such large tourist traffic only 40 minutes from their door on the Sunshine Coast, the Mary Valley invites visitors to get into nature for a good old-fashioned family holiday. This should also lead to improved economic stability for the area, Ms Bell said.

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The winners of the Mary Valley photo competition are Brian Jones (photo page 8) for “People” with the shot of his grandson Sam on the Valley Rattler, Cherie Carlson (photo top) with her “Action” photo of a boy hanging on board a biscuit at Borumba Dam, and the “Landscape” winner is Todd Fauser (photo right) for a wonderful picture of two creeks converging after heavy rain. Deciding on winners was no easy task so Maureen McCarthy, Madeline Price and Susie Croft were also awarded Highly Commended for their great images. A collection of the photos will go on show at the Imbil Library. The winners will receive printing vouchers donated by Harvey Norman in Gympie. dtb! advertising agency from Mooloolaba has been engaged to tackle the job of creating an effective marketing program to present Mary Valley Country with her natural beauty, and combinations of fun activities, to the rest of the world. A 2010 report cited that “once natural outdoor recreation and activity

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OUR COMMUNITY BEWARE OF THOSE CAT’S CLAWS!

ympie Landcare is calling people to arms to take action with their neighbours to rescue local forests and streams from the clutches of ecological disaster which is Cat’s Claw Creeper vine. At a recent Field Day in Gympie, people were given an opportunity to see first hand the destruction that this weed is causing and learn about methods to attack this terrible weed.

The impact of Cat’s Claw on native forest vegetation can be catastrophic. Cat’s Claw carpets the ground and understory layer which prevents regeneration of young native plants. It also smothers and kills canopy vegetation, changing the entire structure of a forest. The loss of mature breeding trees and seed sources along with all the environmental services that those trees provide; shelter, shade, streambank stability, habitat, etc is the end result of a Cat’s Claw infestation. However, help is available. Landcare’s Steve Burgess is encouraging the formation of local neighbourhood groups to collectively tackle Cat’s Claw in their own areas. Technical assistance and biocontrol agents are available from Gympie Landcare, as well as a new brochure outlining methods of control.

protect the health of the catchment. Special Guests at the meeting included Guenter Kath, who was one of a group of community influentials with a vision for a community based catchment care group back in 1991. The meeting also included a presentation from Dr Peter Schneider, CEO of the highly successful South-East Queensland Healthy Waterways Program, which has adopted a multiple partnership approach to address water quality issues. The meeting also welcomed Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss who presented Kilkivan resident, Brian Thomas with a Certificate in recognition of the voluntary work Brian contributed to his local community during the 2011 floods. Mr Truss also launched the recently produced Mary River Cod DVD, funded by Sunshine Coast Regional Council and produced by Luke Barrowcliffe. Luke is a Butchulla man who owns and manages Goorie Vision, an indigenous media service specialising in traditional knowledge recording, film production, photography and multi-media training. The Mary River Cod DVD aims to increase availability of information about the Cod, its endangered status and actions which may increase its chances of survival. To order your free copy of the DVD, please contact the MRCCC Resource Centre on 5482 4766 or visit the website at www.mrccc.org.au

For more information or a copy of the brochure, call Gympie Landcare on 5483 8866 or email catsclawaction@gympielandcare.org.au Photo top: Cat’s Claw infestation at Widgee Creek near Gympie. Don’t let this happen to your patch of forest.

MRCCC finds 150 reasons to celebrate!

ommemorating 150 General Meetings since 1993 is a major milestone for the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, which celebrated the occasion with more than 80 guests at Gunabul Homestead on Friday 17 February 2012. Chair of the MRCCC, Phil Moran said “to see this many people at a community group meeting is extraordinary. A representative of almost every sector involved with Catchment Management in the Mary was at the meeting. To me this is an acknowledgement that the MRCCC has successfully engendered an ethic of care and protection of the Mary Catchment’s unique ecology.” At the meeting, Phil congratulated the Committee for its achievements over the last 20 years, including the engagement of thousands of landholders from Maleny to Hervey Bay in activities which help to improve and

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onondale Hall committee are busy raising funds to help restump the old Conondale Hall and decided that the upcoming election day, March 24 would be a convenient time for holding another car boot and community garage sale. The point of this day is to give people from all around the area a chance to get rid of some of their used stuff as well as the opportunity to make some extra cash at the same time. It will be a popular day as people will be coming out to vote and could make an easy detour to the hall and grab a bargain. The carboot sale starts 7am to 2pm, stalls are only $10 per site and food and drink will be available. For more details phone Lois on 5494 4561.

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MARY VALLEY MARY VALLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY NEWS FEB 2012

ary Valley College received some very special visitors in early February. Sunshine Coast University organised for a number of international teachers from Indonesia to visit us. The teachers are in Australia for a number of weeks to learn about the Australian Curriculum and how our teachers work in the classroom. The group joined a number of our classes to see teachers and students working on the new curriculum. They were very impressed with how our teachers were able to teach students of different ages and abilities in one classroom, and noted how well engaged and behaved our students were. They were particular interested with the technology used in teaching and learning, especially the use of laptops and electronic smart boards in the classrooms. Mr Welton was particularly impressive when he greeted the teachers in their own language, they in turn wished one of our students happy birthday by singing their best wishes in their native tongue. The lecturers who accompanied the visiting teachers expressed how successful the visit was; as the classrooms observations had demonstrated the teaching strategies they had been passing onto the Indonesian teachers, in their lectures at the university. This is a great compliment for our teaching staff. The school welcomes Sarah McClintock to our staff as she replaces Mardi Green who has been transferred to Dagun State School. Sarah is very excited to be working at our school, and we are pleased to welcome her back as she has previously done practical work with us as a student teacher. We wish Mardi all the best in her new position and thank her for the great work she completed with our year three students. Our first P&C meeting for the year was well attended and we are looking forward to a challenging and exciting year ahead. Please feel free as a parent or community member to join us in the primary staff room for every third Wednesday of the month at 3.15pm. Last year, the staff at MVSC agreed it was time to implement a new behaviour management system and we decided to adopt the SWPBS. It has operated successfully over a number of years in many other schools and is based on some fundamental principles. All staff have been involved in training sessions about the SWPBS and a committee has been formed including a P&C representative. So what is it all about? Let’s start with the name : • School-wide includes the whole school community, all staff, not just teachers and the Principal are an integral part alongside all students, parents, care givers and the local community in

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making this an effective behaviour management scheme. • Positive Behaviour – there is an emphasis on explicitly teaching, modelling and highlighting good behaviour so as to develop a culture of acceptable and appropriate conduct in and around the school. • Support – as a school community we need to work together to support the children so as to create a climate of cooperation, personal responsibility, academic excellence, respect and safety at Mary Valley State College. Whilst other schools are using the SWPBS, there is no ‘one size fits all’ template; however, communication and consistency are key aspects to ensure success. As we begin our journey with SWPBS, we have established our overarching school rules – WE ARE SAFE, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE, WE ARE RESPECTFUL. We have formulated our Mission Statement, implemented a list of minor and major behaviours for referral and are working towards developing a school Action Plan by the end of Term 1. We will communicate progress and events relating to the SWPBS with our school community. You can also contact the school if you would like further information or would like to be involved. 2012 is the National Year of Reading and is about children learning to read with keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It’s about supporting reading initiatives and respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It’s about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it’s about Australians becoming a nation of readers. If you would like to support reading programs in schools please contact Helen Grogan at the school to join our team of helpers inspiring our young children to read. Congratulations 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. Note: list of Mary Valley State College 2012 school leaders to be published in the 23 March 2012 issue of the Mary Valley Voice.

CHURCH NOTICE

special Country and Western Service in the Mary Valley will be held Sunday, 11 March 2012 at Imbil Church Hall.

Saddle up for a top night! Starts at 5.30pm with BYO barbecue food, dessert and drinks provided. All welcome. Enquiries Iain Watt 5488 6752 or John Kropp 5484 5290.

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Autumn is in the air

ell done if your garden has overcome the stresses of summer. Temperature extremes, rain, mildew and prolific bug invasions can tend to wear you down. Hang in there as Autumn is on its way! This means there is a move away from the tropical greens you have been seeing at market towards more conventional crops that require a cooler season to grow locally. This means greater lettuce, spinach and tomato varieties with beans and peas starting to appear. Also ripening are the early avocadoes with capsicums and eggplants to continue. There is still a wonderful variety of tropical fruit with local mangoes, persimmons, lychees, figs, citrus and always a regular, are the spray-free bananas. Have a look what else March has in store as a regular feature of your market shop: March 10 Brix testing – find out how nutrient rich your food really is. March 17 Admire the pastel work of award winning local artist Narelle Webber. March 24 Land for Wildlife – find out how to join and what’s involved on environmental issues in your backyard. March 31 It’s the beginning of Autumn, what are people planting now? Have you taken the kids for a ride on the Rattler lately? Short rides are available. Get on at Dagun at 2.30pm then travel to Amamoor for the turnaround back to Dagun by 3.15pm.

Notice to Motorists

Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra Section B (Sankeys Road to Traveston Road)

Changed traffic conditions Gympie–Brooloo Road (known locally as the Mary Valley Road)

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Do the right thing, put it in the bin

s the clean up continues from the storm and flood damage, Sunshine Coast Council is urging locals to do the right thing when disposing of waste. Local Disaster Coordinator Alan Rogers said skip bins were located outside the Majestic Theatre in Factory Street and Rifle Road in Pomona while additional bins were stationed in Daintree Way, Tewantin. “Council has delivered skip bins to the hardest hit areas to help residents start to clean up and dispose of debris and flood damaged items,” he said. “While it’s a difficult time for many flood affected residents, we urge everyone who’s cleaning up to please do the right thing and put their waste in the appropriate places.” Mr Rogers said could also dispose of any storm generated green waste and debris free of charge at the Pomona and the Cooroy Transfer station, which is now open again. “The Pomona transfer station is located on the corner of Louis Bazzo Drive and Pomona Kin Kin Road in Pomona and the Cooroy Transfer Station is located on Mary River Road,” he said. “Both stations are currently operating on extended opening hours from 8am to 5pm.” Council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Facebook site www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastCouncil is being updated regularly with information about road closures.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise you of changed traffic conditions over the coming months as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade (Cooroy to Curra) Section B (Sankeys Road to Traveston Road). A section of the existing Gympie–Brooloo Road (in the vicinity of the Dobson Road intersection) will be widened as part of construction of the new intersection for the Mary Valley Link Road. From Monday, 27 February 2012 (weather permitting) for approximately three months, the following work will progressively be undertaken: • earthworks will be undertaken to widen Gympie–Brooloo Road from the Dobson Road intersection, north for 500 metres. Traffic control measures, including intermittent lane closures, signage and traffic controllers, will be in place during this period

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ocal landholders are invited to attend a free horse property management workshop in Yandina, Sunshine Coast on Saturday 10 March to learn about the best ways to sustainably manage their properties for healthier horses. The workshop, which is sponsored by SEQ Catchments, is being delivered by nationally acclaimed author and expert on horse property management, Jane Myers, on Saturday 10 March between 9.45am and 4.30pm. Jane will provide an overview about the value of good horse management practices, not only in terms of horse care, horse health, financial benefits and aesthetic improvements to their property, but just as importantly the environmental benefits, including the effects on water catchment, weed control and erosion and the benefits to the wider community. “Caring for your horse property is equally as important as caring for your horse. Horses are not native to Australia, and can cause a huge impact on the environment if the land that they live on is not cared for properly.” Jane said. “Caring for your horses and the land that they live on does not need to be an expensive undertaking. In fact often a slight change in the way that you do things can lead to big savings and have many benefits”. Some of these benefits include improved health for the horses and people who live on the property, lower feed bills due to more grass for a longer period of the year, happier neighbours, fewer flies and less dust and mud, cleaner water, more habitat for wildlife, and an increased property value. “An effective horse property management system saves time and expense while at the same time is good for the environment. Good horse property management is a winwin for all!” SEQ Catchments Community Partnership Manager for the Sunshine Coast, Susie Chapman, says that this workshop will be very useful for all types of horse property owners. “Horse property owners, regardless of the size, share a lot of the same concerns. The main objective is growing grass and other pasture species in order to reduce the feed bill. If this can be managed in a way that ensures good groundcover, this can help reduce erosion and run off into waterways. Better horse management also reduces the worm (parasite) burden of horses and controls weeds,’’ she said. “Landholders will be able to find out the best way to manage pasture, manure and water for horses in a way that does not compromise local

biodiversity, and be provided with information on how to plan and design a sustainable horse property.” Horse owners, water catchment associations and Landcare groups on previous seminars have all commented that the information obtained from the day was invaluable. The presentation is visual, entertaining and extremely informative. If you are interested in attending the seminar, contact Susie Chapman, SEQ Catchments on 0400 910 682 or email schapman@seqcatchments.com.au RSVPs are essential. This workshop is part of a broader Horse Management Program which SEQ Catchments hopes will help horse owners to better manage their properties for both horse and landscape health. It is also part of a series of three workshops being organised by the SunCoast FarmFLOW consortium with a more detailed Property Management Planning day on Saturday 31 March and a stocktake and pasture identification day on Saturday 14 April. SEQ Catchments is a community-based, not-for-profit business that works to protect and restore South East Queensland’s natural environment.

BELLI HALL NEWS

elli Hall is turning green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Our next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday, 17 March starting at 7.30 pm. Enjoy local band, Sunshine Swing, as they lead the green parade with their great live sound. So come along in your grandest green garb for a great night of good old-time dancing. All welcome, including beginners!

Entry fee $12 per adult, $5 students includes a hearty supper with door prizes. Children free. Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. For info ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall. com

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KENILWORTH

enilworth Hotel’s special music Jam Night evening on Friday 24 February 2012, was a great success despite the bad weather and it absolutely poured down the entire evening. I left at 11pm and a few people were stranded at the hotel until they could get over the bridges to get home, so we were down quite a few numbers as locals know with this kind of rain it’s best to stay home. We still had some supporters that the rain wasn’t going to keep away.

Hayden’s family were all there and they enjoyed their evening at the hotel... lots of musicians still showed up and we had around 80 people. Total funds raised on the night was $1500.00 which was given to Standby Response Service. Lynda and her team members from the Tewantin branch made a great impression and they had some of Hayden’s young friends talking with them and especially the family. Also with support of the local businesses of Kenilworth they showed great generosity with their donations for our raffles. Diane Conway Kenilworth

Lynda from Standby Response had a few words for our guests on ‘suicide’ and how we need to talk about it more and how it affects peoples lives. The footage of Hayden playing at our last jam night was very moving for us all, but also made us very proud to know that he touched many people.

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OBI OBI ★ SMALL ACREAGE BLOCK

13 beautiful acres with permanent Coolabine Creek passing through. 40’ x 40’ x 10’ Colorbond Shed on a concrete slab, plenty of room for a caravan or boat. Automatic roller door, zinc rooﬁng for healthier drinking water, single phase power connected but three phase available if required. Two x 22,000 litre aqua plate rainwater tanks. Two road frontages and several building sites to choose from. Great block with good views. $395,000

“JUST GET IT SOLD” Now listed for sale at a reduced price*!

Great position at the end of a no-through road on the eastern side of Kenilworth, 20kms to Eumundi. Highset three bedroom timber home, renovations include kitchen, bathroom, timber ﬂooring, etc. etc., not a cent more to spend, the ﬁnished product has the ‘WOW FACTOR’.

Sheds, how many do you need? (see bottom left photo). This property boasts seclusion with established native gardens and complete privacy. Fenced for livestock plus fenced pooch enclosure. A truly beautiful property well below replacement value. Owners serious about selling. $497,000 Now reduced to $465,000

Now listed for sale at a reduced price, I encourage you to submit your offer to me to be passed on to the Mortgagee! Enormous potential for development, this 2023m2 (half acre) block comes with commercial zoning, main street position right beside popular Kenilworth’s popular Town Park. ★ ★ ★ Timber structure in place has that has much to offer including large rooms, timber VJ internal walls come as an added feature, timber ﬂooring and a large deck and verandahs. Dual access from Elizabeth and Ann Streets. Demand for Commercial Rental Space in the Kenilworth Township is strong, there are potential tenants waiting to set up shop! For a small outlay and clever planning you could easily develop a commercial property suitable for several tenants. Don’t sit back waiting, you’ll miss it, the price is attractive and right now is the time to call me! $410,000 (*GST must be added to the Sale Price)

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This 36 acre property features stunning views of the famous Kenilworth Bluff. The home is a large three bedroom Chalet style with a study nook, ensuite and walk-in robe to the master bedroom. The large open plan living and dining areas extend onto the verandah and captures wonderful mountain, valley and Kenilworth Bluff views. There is a large machinery shed plus sep. sales room with covered deck that would comfortably seat 50 people. The potential here is only limited to by your imagination. It could also be suitable for holding weddings on site with the Bluff as backdrop or as a B&B. Only ﬁve klms to Kenilworth Township!

Chalet Style home with views of the Bluff - Kenilworth - Price $660,000

PRICE REDUCED on Kenilworth commercial property

This property is being sold on behalf of the banks and the price has been dramatically reduced to meet the current market. Located next door to the Kenilworth Town Park is this fantastic commercial site with a unique timber building which has character and charm. The gardens have well established trees and exotic palms and plants, which only adds to the ambience of this property. 2023m2 block of land with two street frontages, ample parking at the rear of the building and wide street frontage to the main building. This site is crying out for a refurb and a change. Inspections welcome. PRICE $410,000 plus GST.

If you are considering moving to a country town and looking for a quiet street and like the idea of rural views and an easy to manage property then this could be the one for you. This very neat and tidy home has all the hard work done!

Excellent property for your retirement – Kenilworth. Easy access with concreted driveways, single garage and double carport which also doubles as an outdoor entertainment area. Fully fenced rear yard with established gardens and shade trees. The home has two large bedrooms plus a sleepout and a bright and airy sunroom. There are timber ﬂoors (under carpet), storage cupboards. PRICE $345,000.

RENTALS FROM $230 p/wk Contact Katie 5446 0164 Kenilworth and Belli Park KENILWORTH $230.00 per week rent: This very neat and tidy TWO bedroom home is available now. There are polished ﬂoors throughout the house and the home is bright, fresh and airy. The kitchen and dining are combined and the lounge room is a good size also. The rear yard is fully fenced and there is a single garden shed – ideal for a mower and garden tools and a single carport. Great location in quiet street with easy access to the shops, school and local town amenities. Pets on application. KENILWORTH $285.00 per week rent: This lowset brick home is surrounded by private acreage. The home has THREE bedrooms all with built-in robes and a two-way bathroom. There is a large family room off the kitchen as well as a separate lounge room. Enjoy the outdoors under the paved pergola area. There is a single carport and pets are on application. BELLI PARK $380.00 per week rent: This seven acre property has two separate paddocks, both with water and there are also stables and room for a horse ﬂoat. The home is a lowset THREE bedroom with built-in robes, two living areas with air-conditioning. The kitchen is also a good size and there is a double carport and two garden sheds. The gardens are well established. Pets are on application. MVVOICE-2012©KREALTY-07 MARCH