Mary Valley Voice May 15 2013 - Vol.23 No.8 by The Mary Valley Voice

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ach Thursday lunchtime at Kenilworth State Community College, students will have the opportunity to participate in the Thursday Fitness Club. It will be 30 minutes of fun-filled exercise and activity out in the fresh air and sunshine. Students will be provided with simple exercise routines they can complete at home and therefore enable them to exercise for the recommended 30 minutes per day under their own steam. In the not too distant future, the Thursday Fitness Club will be extended to parents and community members. It will be an hour of fun-filled gentle exercise held on the school oval and undercover area after school. Keep your eye out for starting date and time. Photo top: the KSCC Thursday

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HARMONY DAY

enilworth State Community College recently celebrated Harmony Day with a community feast for students, parents and community members. We celebrated our cultural diversity with traditional dishes from Thailand, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, Estonia, South Africa and of course, Australia. Photo: Jenjira displays her Thai dish.

you back $5. A raffle will also be run on the day. Every cup really does count in the fight against cancer with all donations made going to the Cancer Council. For further details, please contact Lisa Dunham at the office of the Kenilworth State Community College on 5440 0555.

SHOP FOR SUNSHINE KIDS

enilworth State Community College is again participating in the Sunshine Plaza’s Shop for Sunshine Kids. Primary schools from across the Sunshine Coast will battle it out to win a share of the $40,000 cash prize pool in this very popular community campaign. Last year, Kenilworth State Community College was one of the top 10 point earning schools on the Sunshine Coast that shared in the $40,000 prize pool. Each time a customer makes a purchase at any Sunshine Plaza store or Rebel Sport Maroochydore and takes their receipt(s) to the Customer Service Centre, they gain ‘points’ for their nominated school. The schools with the most points at the end of week six will share in the cash prize pool. To ensure that no school is disadvantaged, each school’s points will be divided by the number of students in the school, giving an ‘amount per student’. If you shop at Sunshine Plaza, please remember to help Kenilworth State Community College by registering your receipts and gaining us valued points.

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n Thursday 29 May, Kenilworth State Community College will hold a morning tea for parents and community members in honour of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, the Cancer Council Australia’s most popular fundraising event. The morning tea will commence at 10.45am. A cup of tea or coffee will cost you a gold coin (or two) donation or a tea/coffee and cake will set

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KENILWORTH Anzac Day Service by Lenore Meldrum

everyone appeared to have a good time. Mr McKinnon was s many of you may be aware the first white presented with a wristlet watch, settlement in this area began in 1850 when land and expressed the hope that on was selected for Kenilworth and North Kenilworth Runs but his return from Europe he would the community of Kenilworth did not get underway until not only be wearing a watch but 1891 when selectors came to this district to take up smaller also the V.C. John McKinnon never farm properties. Less than a quarter of a century later 39 of fulfilled that wish for he was killed their lads enlisted and went to fight for King and Country. in action July 20 1916 and was This was a small close knit community where all residents buried at Eaton Hall Cemetery, had a strong connection. All the young men who enlisted East of Laventie, four miles south were given public send-offs and presentations of gifts south west of Armentieres, the suitably inscribed “from the people of their community” Rev. F.C. Ward officiating. For the - often a watch or wallet - small enough to carry into war. next two years John’s mother Today I would like to focus on four young men who did not wrote to the army requesting the return of his possessions return to their homeland from the Great War. which would have included the watch presented by the I have gathered information on these men from the local community. Finally in September 1918 Mrs McKinnon Adopt a Digger Project website. The aim of this website is was informed that it was unlikely any effects would now to create a database which records each soldier’s WW1 be found due to the length of time since John’s death. military history and a brief personal history which will be a Charles William Edward Tutt enlisted on April 7, 1916 and significant contribution to the social and historical military arrived in France just over a year later on May 5, 1917. A records of Australia, and particularly the Sunshine Coast month later, he was wounded in action on June 7, was region. The Military Records held on the National Archives treated in hospital and rejoined his unit eight days after database contributed the information on relevant dates that. He was wounded in action again on August 3, 1918, and places presented. and after 12 days treatment returned to duty. He rejoined Francis George Morgan enlisted on August 3, 1915. He his battalion on August 24, 1918 only to be reported listed his next of kin as his father living in Hampshire England. missing in action 14 days later. His remains are interred Although, his “town” is shown on the Adopt a Digger near Bouchavesnes and he is remembered with a plaque website as Eumundi-Doonan but as his name appears on at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. the War Memorial plaque in the Gheerulla Hall I believe Edward Hugh Allen enlisted on June 1, 1916 and embarked that he also had links with this district. He embarked on the for overseas duty on the HMAS Marathon on October 27, HMAT Warilda on October 5, 1915. He transhipped through 1916. He proceeded to France on May 14, 1917 and was Egypt and arrived in Marseilles on 5 June, 1916. It seems as reported missing in action just over four months later, on 20 an Englishman he had lived in Australia long enough to September, which was later confirmed as killed in action have absorbed some of the Aussie disrespect for authority and went AWOL on July 8 the same year. He was wounded From the Adopt a Digger website it is recorded:- Ted Allen’s in action on September 3, 1916 and returned to duty 20 nephew, John Cairns, told Roy Sirl that Ted was left in a days later. After his appointment as Lance Corporal in shell hole and when his brother Henry went looking for his April, 1917 he was attached to the 13th Training Battalion body later, it wasn’t able to be found. They thought that in England. He was promoted to Acting Sergeant on 8 another shell had exploded and filled in the hole in which Sept 1917, possibly celebrating that promotion with yet Ted’s body had been left. Ted was reported as missing in another 24 hours of AWOL on September 15. He rejoined action and his father, Ned Allen, always said he would 49th battalion in Belgium on October 3, 1917 and he died come home. Ned had plaited a kangaroo hide whip for of wounds received just 16 days later and is buried in Ted to use on his return home. The whip waited for Ted. Ned never admitted Ted wasn’t coming home. Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.

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As the mother of sons I cannot imagine the sense of loss experienced by the parents of these four young men – not to be able to say goodbye or even visit their last resting place in a far off land. It is their sacrifice that we honour today as well as those who have fought to defend our freedoms in all conflicts since that time.

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e had another successful ANZAC Day this year with over 300 in attendance. Unfortunately our guest speaker had to cancel the day before. Lenore Meldrum has our gratitude for arranging a speech at such short notice. Thank you, Lenore, for giving a very moving account of the four young men from this district who fought in World War I and are among the many young Australians who lie in a distant land. People have reported that the talk was very interesting because it related to this district.

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Kenilworth R.S.L. Committee also wishes to thank the following: Maleny IGA for the sausages • Leanne of Nanna McGinns for selling badges, making muffins and pikelets • The businesses of Kenilworth for giving donations to help us hold ANZAC day • The bugler who made the Last Post and the Reveille very special • The many people who made ANZAC biscuits And a special thanks to the students of Kenilworth Community College for their participation.

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he weather held off on Saturday 13 April allowing members to attend a muster! Members had flatwork lessons with Melissa, jumping with Sonia and sporting with Rachael in addition to a theory lesson! The Zone 6 Dressage and Combined Training Championships were held over the weekend of 27 and 28 April and our Club was represented by Rachael Law and Sonia Law. Both ladies had a successful weekend with Rachael, riding Ricochet, placed 5th and 7th in her two dressage tests to place 6th overall in the 13-26 years Unofficial Dressage and placed overall 2nd in the Combined Training (one dressage test and one showjumping round). Sonia, riding Mystique, placed 3rd overall in both the Seniors Dressage and Combined Training. Both Sonia Law and Melissa Flood assisted Zone by judging classes of the dressage and combined training. Well done KPC!

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Thank you the residents and friends of Kenilworth for attending the service to acknowledge those who fought and bought our freedom at such great cost. Let us always remember them.

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Cooroy Library sets WINS architectural award

unshine Coast Council’s Cooroy Library has set a new benchmark for public library design by winning the Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year at the 2013 Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards on 22 March 2013. Division 12 Councillor Tony Wellington said the state-ofthe-art Cooroy Library had taken out top honours for its environmentally sustainable design by Brewster Hjorth Architects. “The Cooroy Library is an important element in the fabric of the local community. Not only is the library used as a recreation and information resource, it is also a terrific facility for community meetings and interpersonal gatherings,” Cr Wellington said. “It delivers a rich experience for today’s library customer - far more varied than libraries of the past. As well as the library collection, the Cooroy Library also provides Information Technology opportunities, meeting rooms, quiet reflective spaces plus areas designed especially for children. “The judges selected Cooroy Library for its contemporary architectural element which adds a distinctive quality to the rural townscape of Cooroy. The building connects the main street with the community parklands, the historical Mill site, and also the cultural arts precinct of the Butter Factory. “The judges were also impressed with the robust and low energy shell; the interior spaces, which they described as being bright and alive with colour, activity and natural light; and the flexible functionality of these spaces. “This is an award that all the community can celebrate. It was direct community input that ensured the final structure would be an integral meeting place for hinterland residents.” Brewster Hjorth Architects, known for their contemporary designs for public libraries and public spaces, worked with the community to develop the award winning Cooroy Library design. The winning projects will progress to the coveted Queensland Architecture Awards to be announced in Brisbane on 21 June 2013.

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he Stags have had a tumultuous start to the season, after three games we have sustained three losses. But it is not all bad as they were close games and with the C Grade Competition really ramped up this season, we anticipate some very lively competition. For those of you who missed our first home game on Saturday 27 April you missed another proud moment for the valley with our boys displaying their prowess on the field at Jack Spicer Oval Kandanga. It is always good to see so many come out to see our valley boys in action and support the local community. Keep in touch with the clubs goings on via our web site www.mvstags.com.au Our remaining home games will be played at Kandanga for this season on Saturdays 15 June v Pomona, 29 June v Kilcoy and 10 August v Palmwoods.

Brownwater Classic 2013

he coolest boat race in the valley will be returning this year again on Saturday June 22 from 1pm at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket. In its twenty-fourth year, the Brownwater is all about Blackbean pod boat building and racing! And the kids won’t miss the rock-skipping competitions, friendly company. Boat building materials supplied, everything else BYO. The Brownwater, winner of an inaugural Mary River Award for River Recreation in 2010, is held each year in late June or early July on what is often the coldest day of the year, when most of the blackbean pods have fallen. For more info contact Ian Mackay on 5446 0124.

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he Mary Valley could offer specialised wedding packages in an initiative launched at the “Networking with Mary” evening at Amamoor Lodge B&B last month. Interested tourism operators have been urged to contact James Arkle to further talks that could bring accommodation, transport, catering and venues together in a simple “celebrating with Mary” package for the happy couple. Mr Arkle is a member of the Mary Valley Country tourism marketing committee, part of the Mary Valley Inc organisation. He addressed Mary Valley tourism operators at the first of a series of “Networking with Mary” evenings designed to bring industry personnel together to promote the burgeoning Mary Valley Country region. He said the packaging and bundling concept could lend itself to other events such as family reunions, major birthdays, or silver and gold wedding anniversaries. “The committee has created strong links with key bodies including Sunshine Coast Destination Limited (SCDL), Destination Gympie Region and Gympie Cooloola Tourism but we need to get the story of Mary Valley Country out into the wider marketplace. “Our website is a one-stop shop for information about activity-based tourism in the valley, and as SCDL develops its new website, they are using information on the valley from our website” Mr Arkle said. Another way chris@stoneagecreations.com.au to ensure wider promotion of Mary Valley tourism and businesses was to launch Earthen the valley onto Pizza Ovens the international Feature Walls tourist market through the Earthen Building I n t e r n a t i o n al Stone Construction Ready Program Landscaping 0408 36 11 54 already being used by Cassie Water Features Po Box 410, Pomona 4568

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“Nutrition And Wellbeing” at PERMACULTURE NOOSA

his month we are very pleased to have Dr Gary Martin from Living Valley Springs Health retreat to talk with us on “Nutrition and Wellbeing.” It is on Thursday, 16 May 2013 from 7pm at Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy (Next to RSL). Gary is the director of Living Valley Springs, which was established in 1990 on the Sunshine Coast. The retreat has grown from a small operation to a staff of sixty members including five Naturopath doctors who live on the around of Kin Kin. Whilst those who wish for a pampered, toxin free holiday are accommodated, the main task of the centre is to holistically diagnose and remediate the hard to find causes of low health or ill health (Gary likens it to a Sherlock Holmes style investigation.) Elements of a patient’s lifestyle and history are explored until the doctors arrive at the multi-caused basis of the matter, after which lifestyle changes can be recommended. Gary grew up in Sydney and trained in Naturopathy in a northern New South Wales University. Married for thirtyeight years, with three children and six grand children. I am looking forward to meeting this Patriarch. Join us for an insightful evening! Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a Marketplace (where members sell their produce or homemade products), the guest speakers start at 7.30pm and supper (gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm. For further info email info@permaculturenoosa.com.au

MARY VALLEY Amamoor State School Learn and Play 0-5 yrs

ince Thursday 9 May, learn and play activities are held at Amamoor State School with access to all school resources and facilities. It is on every Thursday from 9am to 11am. These are educational activities conducted by a qualified Teacher Aide, for ages 0-5 yrs. Bring a hat, drink a snack and join in the fun! For all enquiries please contact Sam 5488 4112 or Donna 5484 3083.

GOOD SHEPHERD PUTS THE WE IN WELLBEING

ood Shepherd Lutheran College has just concluded its annual Care @ GSLC week – offering up a range of activities for students from Prep to Year 12 that strived to help build their sense of wellbeing. With the theme of “Wellbeing begins with we”, the aim of the week was to provide fun and practical ways for students to understand their personal role in creating a happy environment – both at school and outside in the larger community. To encapsulate the theme, students from Prep to Year 7 were asked to design the new Care @ GSLC Week logo – with the winning design going to Nora Aubineau from Year 5. A large number of activities also formed part of the weeklong celebration including the “Cove of Thanks” - where students and staff were encouraged to put their positive thoughts into action by tying a ribbon within the Cove while thinking of those positive thoughts. “It is easy to forget all the wonderful things that we have in our lives and we felt that the CRYSTAL CLEAR RECEPTION Cove of Thanks really provided the opportunity digital TV CRYSTAL CLEARfor TV RECEPTION! to bring those Same Day Response Day Response  Same positive thoughts Technicians Local Technicians  Local & Data Points Phone & Data Points  Phone to the forefront,” Installations Vast Theatre Satellite Systems  Home said Ms Marg Hall, on-site Signal Test Quote Free signal test &and quote  FREE Good Shepherd  Counsellor. www.jimsantennas.com.au JIMA104

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ith its popular multipurpose product, and enthusiasm to participate, Maleny Avocado Oil is the first to book an exhibitor stall at this year’s Real Food Festival in September. Founded by proprietor, Bede Mackenzie, in 2007, Maleny Avocado Oil produces oil from locallygrown avocados. In its unrefined natural state, avocado oil is full of vitamins A, D and lots of E. Exhibiting at last year’s Real Food Festival was such a positive experience, Bede and his wife and coowner, Marion, made sure they signed up quickly. “We had a fantastic Festival in 2012. I love chatting to eager, happy people who want to learn more about food, especially how we as farmers and producers go about delivering great food locally.” “As the popularity of the Real Food Festival grows, I believe it will be important for all local food producers to showcase their food at this event.” Producers, chefs, demonstrations, cooking classes, gourmet food, nutrition experts, food growing advisors and more will all be on display at the Maleny Showgrounds over the weekend of 7 – 8 September 2013. With an exciting program, an expected 10,000 visitors through the gates, organisers advise exhibitors to book early to reserve their piece of the Festival action. For more info on the Real Food Festival, or to register your interest, visit the website at www.realfoodfestival.com.au To contact Maleny Avocado Oil email bede.mackenzie@ people.net.au

he Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society Inc. wishes to extend an invitation to budding junior cooks to enter their exciting cookery competition. Primary School, High School and Special Education children are eligible to compete for this special award. The “Best in Show” award will be awarded to a Cookery exhibit deemed by the judges as the most outstanding Cookery Entry in 2013. A $50 prize has been kindly donated by Grant Thorogood Plumbing and Drainage. The “Best in Show” award for the general section is also on offer. This prize totals $200 with a $100 ginger gift hamper from Buderim Ginger Ltd and a $100 cash prize. Judges will critique the cookery entries and will take into consideration presentation, colour, texture, taste, and appearance of the exhibits. For further information, please contact either Chief Steward, Mrs Lex Sellars 5445 7194 or Steward, Mrs Beverley Bradford 5446 9237. Schedules are available from the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society office at the Nambour Showgrounds 5441 2766 or online at info@ sunshinecoastshow.asn.au Beverley Bradford Show Steward - Cookery Section

Ridgewood Hall Fair 2013

aturday 1 June is the annual Ridgewood Hall Fair. Due to the popularity of the Photographic competition last year we are once again encouraging photographers to enter their latest efforts. There is an Open section and a Junior section. Entries can be found at Carters Ridge Store and The Guardian Pharmacy in Cooroy. Each entry is $1.00. An envelope is available at both places for your entries and fees. FIREWOOD As well as the photographic entries we will have a Cooking Solid ironbark, Ute load $140 Free delivery local section both Open and Junior, Flower Arranging section area. Ph. Brad 5446 0401. both Open and Junior, Horticulture which includes flowers, vegetables and fruit. The fee for each entry is 50c. MANUELA ZEHNDER There is a colouring competition for the kids. Face painting and a jumping castle. Also kids there will be a competition for the best dressed dog! mzbookkeeping@icloud.com A sausage sizzle will be running. Tea and BAS AGENT NO 86769 009 coffee will be available on the verandah your local lawyers ON AND OFF SITE of the hall. ¸ BAS / IAS ¸ Payroll For any enquiries please call Jane on ¸ Data Entry ¸ Financial Reports 5447 9212. Setup / Training / Tuition MYOB / Xero ¸ ¸

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oin Sandie Johnston from EnviroCom and learn how important food choices are at free Food, Glorious Food sessions at Sunshine Coast Council library branches during May and June 2013. Learn about conscious food habits that are healthier, tastier and more sustainable – for you and the earth. Find out more about local food, organic food, community gardens and farmers markets. Delve into the world of slow food, real food and food miles. You might even be inspired to start growing your own fresh fruit, veggies and herbs! Register today in one of the following engaging and entertaining sessions to find out more: Cooroy Library Friday 14 June from 2pm to 3.30pm Nambour Library Tuesday 4 June from 10am to 11.30am Noosa Library Wednesday 5 June from 2pm to 3:30pm

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f you ever wanted to know more about Chinese medicine and how it works then make sure you don’t miss Chinese Medicine Secrets sessions at Sunshine Coast Council’s library branches throughout May and June 2013. In these 90 minute sessions health professionals Bastian Wassermann and Juliet Scott discuss Chinese medicine and give tips on how to live a healthy, balanced and fulfilled life. They will also give an overview of the history of Chinese medicine, the meridians, flow of energy and easy to understand scientific evidence of how it all works. Register today in one of the following interesting and informative sessions to find out more: Cooroy Library Wednesday 5 June from 6pm to 7.30pm Nambour Library Thursday 30 May from 5.30pm to 7pm Noosa Library Wednesday 19 June from 2pm to 3.30pm

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Register today in one of the following sessions to find out more: Cooroy Library Wednesday 12 June from 6pm to 7.30pm Maleny Library Wednesday 19 June from 4pm to 5.30pm Nambour Library Tuesday 21 May from 2pm to 3.30pm Noosa Library Thursday 30 May 4pm from to 5.30pm

Find the spice of life

unshine Coast Council presents free Spice of Life information sessions at library branches during May and June 2013. Learn how to incorporate common herbs and spices into everyday cooking to improve your health. Presenter Leanne Levin has a wealth of knowledge in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition. This session explains the medicinal properties of various herbs and shows you how to use them effectively in tasty, everyday recipes. Register today in one of the following sessions to find out more: Cooroy Library Monday 17 June from 2pm to 3.30pm Nambour Library Thursday 23 May from 10am to 11.30am

Tools to plan for peak business performance

f you feel like you are constantly juggling a range of tasks in your business and not getting anywhere fast then the free Plan for Peak Performance sessions at Sunshine Coast Council libraries will give you the tools to make the most of your time. Presenter Cath Molloy from Target Training will lead participants through thinking, planning and taking action on the things you really want to achieve your business goals. In this workshop business owners will learn how to get control on workflows and office space by using planners effectively and delegating work to others. Cooroy Library Wednesday 29 May 6pm to 7.30pm

unshine Coast Council invites aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs to attend free Starting a Business information sessions at library locations across the Coast during May and June 2013. This informative session presented by the Innovation To book any of the above sessions Centre Sunshine Coast will provide attendees with skills (book early to avoid disappointment) and information needed to start a business effectively. or for further information visit council’s library Participants will be guided through the many challenges www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au involved in starting a business, including the myriad or call 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 727). of financial, legal, government and administrative requirements. This session will guide you through the early stages of a business plan and provide a range of business start-up tips. This not-to-be-missed BRAND NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE! session offers a greater understanding All digital channels incl. local news of responsibilities as business owners direct via Satellite and gives participants a network of useful business contacts. Call Bruno 5488 6219 jgMVV©2011

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heerulla Creek Bridge I urge motorists to be patient during the road works to upgrade the Gheerulla Creek Bridge, on the Kenilworth Eumundi Road.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that rehabilitation works are scheduled to begin on 6 May 2013, weather permitting and the estimated completion of early July. The bridge rehabilitation works will take place between the Pioneer Park rest area and Gheerulla Road. ANZAC Day As well as the Nambour and Cooroy Anzac services I attended services at several of our schools and community organisation. I apologise that it is impossible for me to get around to everyone. Blue Cards for Amusement Park Operators I was horrified to recently discover that amusement park operators did not need Blue Cards. This week in Parliament I asked the Minister for Communities and Child Safety Tracey Davis to review the current legislation and am pleased to report that she agreed to do so. I am sure many parents who frequent these places assume the people who work there or operate them have been through the necessary police checks and have a Blue Card. We must ensure that our children are safe and in good hands when they attend amusement parks. Until the current law can be amended I caution all parents to take care to investigate the suitability of the people who are operating these parks. I congratulate the Minister for her good sense in agreeing to review this obvious loophole in the Blue Card legislation. Nambour Hospital Car Park Update This week in Parliament I asked the Minister for Health for an update on what was being done to address the car parking problems at Nambour Hospital. In his response the Minister said that he would be receiving a report from his Department in the not too distant future and mentioned that one of the things to be considered was options where private providers have come in and been given a hand to construct car parks. Mary Valley on the Market The Newman Government announced it was finally opening the long heralded Tenant Purchase Scheme on Thursday 2 May 2013. Tenants who have been living in the property for at least six months and who have fulfilled all their lease obligations, have been asked to register their interest in buying the property at market value, which is apparently going to be determined by an independent valuer. This disenfranchises other people from being able to buy any of this land at much reduced prices. I believe there is no way the government can get a fair price for any of these properties unless they are put on the open market. MP Peter Wellington

Cr Julie Walker June 2013 Newsletter

he Town Beautification Project for Kandanga, public info day has been hosted, and the public consultation sessions kick-start stage one of GRC Rural Towns Beautification Program. The project aims to contribute to the ongoing sustainability of rural towns by making them more attractive and desirable places to live, work and play. Gympie Regional Council – supporting a strong and vibrant community. For more info about council activities, phone 5481 0644 or visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au Destination Gympie Region’s first networking evening was held on Tuesday 16 April. It was a great success, with more than 50 representatives attending from across the tourism industry, including Acting CEO of Sunshine Coast Destination Limited Ian McNicol. Our networking evenings are for all tourism related businesses who can get together and meet each other along with the volunteers, and embrace an all of industry approach. This event also provided an update on projects underway, including Destination Gympie Region’s first strategic plan, website and a new holiday guide. The Gympie Region Tourism Advisory Committee will be comprised of five industry representatives and will provide vital stakeholder input and direction to Destination Gympie Region. Mary Valley Heritage Rail is holding their monthly Twilight Markets on Saturday 15 June. There will be a mix of stalls and also Rail Motor Shuttles running on that evening. I encourage everybody to go along and support MVHR and try to keep this iconic attraction functioning. For info contact the office on 5482 2750 or facebook. Imbil Swimming Club presentation night was held on Thursday 18 April with a huge success by the team. There certainly is a lot of talent in the Imbil team and I look forward to seeing some of the award winners names up in lights in the future. Congratulations to all involved, organisers and parents alike. Imbil Rural Watch held, yet again, a very successful Crimestoppers Bowls Day at Imbil on Sunday 21 April. This is proving to be a very successful fundraiser indeed. Many thanks to Joy and her band of helpers. By the time you read this newsletter, the bridge in Amamoor should have started to be replaced. There will be a period of time that access to Amamoor by people will be difficult, but this is short term and in the long run the bridge will be just wonderful. Register your unwanted chemicals with Agsafeonline at www.chemclear.com.au or check out the chemical muster site on www.agsafe.com.au Remember, the old Bruce Highway at Skyring Ck Rd exit is still 90km/hr so don’t get caught out thinking that it has reverted back to 100km/hr. Imbil First Response training 1st and 3rd Thursday evening at Imbil Fire Brigade Building. Cr Julie Walker

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coach really stepped up and played a brilliant game earning him the Players’ Player. Next Saturday’s game will be at Coolum against Coolum in the main game for the day we anticipate a great game again believing the boys can step up for a great game.

ickering Bridge Work has started at Pickering Bridge on the replacement of the old single lane timber bridge with a new two lane concrete bridge. It will be a huge improvement for locals and quarry drivers that travel along the road every day. The existing bridge will remain open while the new one is constructed further downstream. Isaac Moore Park Construction of the new picnic shelter and BBQ area at Isaac Moore Park in Kenilworth has been travelling at a good pace given the great weather we’ve been having. The construction phase is always a bit of an eye sore with the safety fencing that makes it look like a work site but I’m sure it’s going to look great when it’s finally completed in the coming weeks. Regional Arts Development Fund The latest round of the RADF minor grants is now open and artists and arts workers are invited to apply for up to $2000 in funding. It is an opportunity for artists to develop their careers by supporting their training and skills development. Contact the RADF Liaison Officer on (07) 5441 8385 to talk about your proposal. Applications are open until 1 June. Catch you in the Valley. Cr Greg Rogerson

Mary Valley Stags v Yandina Saturday 4 May 2013 at Kawana

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he Stags have their first win under their belts after a very decisive win against Kawana last month with the score being 50 to 14. Our boys had extremely good defence going into tackles with two and three players every time. With the Stags dominating possession they created every chance to leap ahead with confidence to take out the easy win. Try scorers were Ryan Osbourn 2, Brett Warren 2, Josh Ryan 2, Chad Parker 1, Aaron Parker 1 and Ashley Grant 1 with Troy Carlson kicking 7 goals. The Players Player was Ryan Osbourn, who was chosen by the players. The ground at Jack Spicer oval looked a treat and the President Glenn Carlson gave a quick rundown on the history, to celebrate the first game played after the reconstruction of the oval. Outside tacklers Josh Ryan and Brett Warren from the Stags.

ith the Stags nearly running a full strength team they easily defeated the Yandina Raiders 42-0 at Kawana on Saturday. A couple of new recruits in Joshua Dunchue and Sheldon Goodin added a good solid base for the team to work with also with the return of Kaden Dickfos adding a good depth to player strength. Our regular players were there in strength, not giving Yandina any room to move. Tries went to Cameron Waugh 1, Lance Fenton 2, Brett Warren 1, Joshua Ryan 1, Troy Carlson 1, James Hogan 2 and Troy Carlson kicked five goals. James Hogan the assistant

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OUR COMMUNITY COME SEE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ACTION ON OPEN DAY

ood Shepherd Lutheran College will be holding its annual College Open Day on Tuesday 21 May with two convenient sessions 9am to 11am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The Open Day is an opportunity for the College to showcase its facilities as well as its educational and extracurricular activities “in action” to visitors in a relaxed group environment. Good Shepherd is a co-educational Prep - Year 12 College providing quality, Christian education to families around the Noosa, Coolum, hinterland districts and northern Sunshine Coast region – all serviced by the College’s own fleet of buses. The College has a commitment to Christian values which focuses on pastoral care and looking after the needs of its students. Well established, Good Shepherd has been providing quality education for more than 25 years and is located in an environmentally friendly bushland setting. The College facilities are second to none, featuring a new state-ofthe-art Library, pool, indoor gymnasium, performing arts theatrette and dedicated art centre.

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Good Shepherd students in Junior (Prep - 5) and Middle Years (Year 6 – 9) also benefit from the school’s implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programs. These programs aim to develop enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Most importantly, learning of subjects is connected to the real world and critical and reflective thinking is encouraged. The College also offers an all-inclusive fee structure; Year 6-12 Laptop Program; renowned outdoor education programs; student extra-curricular activities in sports, music and drama as well as an Outside of School Hours Care Program and Little Lambs Early Learning Centre with Queensland Government Certified Kindy Program. Good Shepherd Lutheran College – providing an education that supports, challenges and inspires children! If you would like to register for the Open Day, or need more information, please contact the College Registrar on 07 5455 8600 or email: gslc@gslc.qld.edu.au or visit www.gslc.qld.edu.au

Good Shepherd has earned a reputation for retaining qualified, professional teaching and supporting staff who provide a very caring and nurturing environment. Partnered with Good Shepherd’s excellent record of academic success, this enables students to achieve to their potential. For example, Good Shepherd’s NAPLAN testing results are consistently at or above national averages. Secondary results are also impressive with the College pleased to report that 73% of students graduating in 2012 achieved an OP 1-15.

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FOUND AKUBRA Found ladies akubra felt cowboy hat in well worn condition. Tan greenish with coloured pin on left side. On the Eumundi Kenilworth Rd - Tuesday 26 March. Please phone to claim on 5446 0881.

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