Mary Valley Voice May 29 2013 - Vol.23 No.9

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29 May 2013 Vol. 23 No. 9

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONDERS UNSUNG HEROES AWARDS

First Response Group is manned by volunteers, managed by volunteers and operates on a 24 hour roster system.

he Mary Valley Voice was proud to nominate the Kenilworth First Responders for the Unsung Heroes Awards for community volunteers. These awards, initiated by Peter Wellington MP , recognise the enormous service to the community by volunteers and express the thanks of the various communities in the Nicklin electorate.

Congratulations to our Kenilworth First Responders for their award. Our thanks on behalf of the Kenilworth community for the valuable service which these volunteers give. Well done!

These volunteers have attended many serious, sometimes fatal events in recent years, and proven their vital role as a community-based response organisation.

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n Wednesday 15 May 2013 I had the pleasure of hosting a morning tea and present certificates of gratitude to worthy recipients on behalf of the Nicklin Community.

We have a great number of people who do so much, for so many but often go unnoticed. This is my way of saying thank you, your efforts are appreciated and our community is a better place because of your hard work.

One of the community organisations I had the pleasure of recognising is our very own Kenilworth First Responders.

The group was nominated as a whole because all of the volunteers do so much for the community that it was hard to single out just one individual.

The Kenilworth First Response Group has provided a vital emergency service in the Mary Valley district in the absence of a local Ambulance service for many years. The

On behalf of our community I say thank you to our hard working volunteers.

If you know of a group or individual who you believe should be recognised for their service to the community please submit their details to my office.

Peter Wellington

Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show 2013

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he theme for the Annual Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Show is ‘ARE WE THERE YET’ featuring transport through the ages.

Once again there will be a merchant mall selling materials, craft and beading supplies. Luncheon, morning and afternoon teas will be available on site.

The ladies of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle have been working hard all year to make this the best show yet, and hope you will join them on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June between 10.00am and 4.00pm at the Kenilworth Community Hall.

Olive Hassal

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KENILWORTH From the archives of the Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

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hronicle and North Coast Advertiser, Friday 11 July, 1919, page 5.

KENILWORTH - MILD WINTER We are experiencing a very mild winter so far as it has gone, although there were two or three exceptionally heavy frosts last week. The dairying industry has been lately making up somewhat for the setback of the dry summer months.

ground will present an attractive appearance. The roll up at the last bee comprised three horses and drays, one four horse wagon, one bullock team, pair of horses and plough, exploding battery and cable with explosives, and twenty men. The next monthly meeting is set apart to draw up a schedule of events. Those wishing to contribute by way of special prizes will kindly take note and act in time to have them included in the schedule. Great dissatisfaction has been expressed, when it became known that Gympie had commandeered the day that had been decided on for the show, but other arrangements will probably be made.

Historic Note: The first Kenilworth show was held on 25 November, 1919 - the site on the flat in Mr. Sharry’s property (now Gheerulla Stables) with the Kenilworth road on one side and Gheerulla Creek on the other. A lease of the area required was secured at a peppercorn rent for six years and thus was obtained the main requisites for a show which only for a very bad season would have been most successful. The work of clearing the heavy forest timber all ring barked years before was no light task but dynamite was used to the tune of £10/10/- of which the society put up £3 and £7/10/- was donated. (Nambour Chronicle 28.11.1919). 1919 was also a year of severe drought in the district.

That first Show gave the community something to look forward to and to work towards – bolstering the community spirit.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

KPC NEWS

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he weekend of the 4 and 5 May was busy with Caloundra Pony Club hosting Hunter Trials and Mooloolah Pony Club a Gymkhana.

KPC was represented at the Hunter Trials (cross country course and showjumping round) by the Laws. Rachael Law continued her success at Hunter Trials by placing 3rd overall in the Beginners 17 years and Over 70cm section while Sonia, Bronte and Matilda competed in their first Hunter Trial in the Chickens 60cm group, which had 35 riders in the group.

On Sunday, KPC was represented by Caeli Hinkler, Alice Gillis, Jodi Gillis, Rachael Law and Sonia Law. Another successful day was had with Caeli placing 4th in the 11 years, Jodi 4th in 15 years and Rachael 1st overall in the Associates (17-25yo) age groups.

Rachael also won the highest overall points of the 16 years, Associates and 8 Onsite affordable repairs Seniors Group.

SHOW PREPARATIONS Matters in connection with the local show are moving slowly along. Working bees are arranged for Saturday’s fortnightly, and are well attended and very shortly our show

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KENILWORTH Iconic images in Kenilworth exhibition

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n emotive exhibition of photographs tracing the very footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi opens on June 2 at the KaRi Gallery, Kenilworth.

Regarded as one of Australia’s foremost creative photographers, Colin Beard is showing rarely seen images from his major project “In the Footsteps of Saint Francis” resulting from a memorable year spent in Assisi, Italy.

A review from the Sydney Morning Herald describes the photographer as “a master of light” acknowledging his superb craftsmanship and creative energy.

In conversation with Mr Beard, it’s easy to appreciate that his skills have stemmed from a great desire to capture people’s uniqueness, and the profound depth of energy imbued in the landscapes where people have traditionally lived, worked and honoured their particular gods.

The spirituality in this photographer’s work leaps from the walls in the key images shown from the collection “In the Footsteps of Saint Francis”.

Colin has produced several important photographic books with text by internationally respected author, James Cowan. Since 1965, his photography career has included major works on the Australian outback, the Snowy River, peoples of the Western Desert, rock ‘n roll icons from around the world, fashion photography, a multitude of commissions for magazines such as Australian Geographic, and his beloved Yorkshire Dales where he was born which is a project yet to be shown.

He has held solo exhibitions throughout the world and has received numerous international awards for his work, including a Gold Medal in New York for his Qantas sales brochures photography.

One of his outback images is now featured in the new Australian Passport.

Colin Beard’s photography embraces what he considers the four essential virtues of a good artist - good craftsmanship, good aesthetics, good message and good spirit.

You can find out more about his philosophy at a threehour workshop “Photography for Artists” on June 15 in Kenilworth. The emphasis of the workshop will be to introduce students to techniques of photography that can be useful to visual artists of different persuasions.

The exhibition opens at 11am on Sunday, June 2, with the workshop to be held on Saturday June 15.

Cost for the workshop is $40 for KaRi members, $60 for non-members. To book for the workshop and for all inquiries, contact Vit Martinek of the KaRi Gallery on 5488 6376.

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The pool has closed until September, however we have some keen swimmers taking advantage of our new solar heating and coming in a couple of times a week for lap swimming. If you are interested in joining in during these sessions contact the committee at info@kenilworthpool. com.au A reminder that the Kenilworth swimming pool is a community run pool operated by a committee comprising local volunteers. We are currently in need of a suitable person to fill the role of treasurer, so if you are interested in helping out for a couple of hours a week and attending our monthly meetings please let us know. Some renumeration may be available for the right candidate. Our website is kenilworthpool.com.au, and on Facebook we are ‘Kenilworth Swimming Pool’. We now endeavour to provide our kiosk volunteers with full first aid, CPR, Bronze Medallion and Lifeguard training, so if you are interested in committing to volunteering next season please contact us so that we can begin to coordinate our training schedule.

Julie Glassop Secretary, Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc. Inc.

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MARY VALLEY Competitive Trail Ride Season off to a flying start with SCATER!

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he Sunshine Coast Area Trail and Endurance Riders (SCATER) proudly launched its 2013 season on April 21 with a total of 51 riders turning out for the first Competitive Trail Ride of the program.

Landsborough proved to be an excellent venue. The track pleasing both horses and riders with a number of exhilarating fast spots, for those so inclined, and some glorious scenery to take in en route.

The event had particular significance as it also marked the 21st birthday of the not-for-profit community equestrian group, and particularly fitting was that the first ever event had also been held at Landsborough all those years ago.

A total of ten judge points (assessed tasks) tested rider’s skills and horse’s confidence, with tasks requiring horse and rider teams to display both their technical ability and their trust in each other.

Some new riders were welcomed to the event joining returning ‘old hands’ who were pleased to be back on the trail again.

The judges’ summary indicated that overall, the quality of the riding was, once again, very impressive and the post ride conversations between riders confirmed that the event had set the bar wonderfully high and promised a fantastic season ahead.

The next event will take place at Imbil on 15 and 16 of June 2013.

New members are most welcome.

A choice of two track lengths are on offer. 20 kilometres if your horse is nice and fit and rearing to go (hopefully not literally) or a 10 kilometre option if you prefer a shorter track. All judge points will be completed at base camp prior to the ride so family and friends are welcome to come and cheer you on! All you need is a horse, a few hours free to enjoy yourself, the confidence to take your horse out on trail and a sense of fun. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

For further info check our web site www.scater.com.au Photo: Deb Blomfield - Side pass over log

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eople enter your life. At the time, there may not seem much relevance, however, on other occasions those “meetings” can lead you to places you would never have imagined in your wildest dreams.

Attending Kenilworth State School as a youngster, I had such a beginning. Reasonably “sharp” as a student, it didn’t take me long to associate with the fact that when Jean Pearce was volunteering at tuckshop, along came the most amazing patty cakes. I absolutely loved those tasty morsels and at 10c, I felt it was a fine bargain.

Teenage years saw me regularly attending the Kenilworth Rodeo. There again, Jean Pearce in the Show Cookery Section. My eyes would hastily scan the white wooden show cooking cabinets, and there, Jean Pearce’s name would prominently stand out on winning cake exhibits.

Twenty years on and there I was. A participant, in the Show Cookery Section, at the Kenilworth Rodeo. In hindsight, my attempts were valiant, but according to Show Cooking protocol, absolutely atrocious. Not that anyone commented, the knowing eyes of show stewards said it all. My entries had lumps and bumps, holes, uneven icing, dips in the middle, undercooked, overcooked and cooling rack marks underneath all my entries!

With great elation, I soon discovered I had managed to achieve a 2nd with my Carrot Cake. On my departure, I chatted to Jean and uttered a feeble statement, “Gee Jean, I wish I could cook like you”. With that came a warm and friendly reply, “Well, if you have the time, I have the place”.

And as they say, the rest is history. I trundled over to Jean at Conondale. The amateur and the Queen of cooking together. Recipe books, pen and paper, demonstration, priceless chatter, tips and me with a very excited and receptive brain cavity. I had descended to learn and learn I did.

Eight months later with an inner drive to match Margaret Fulton, I entered the Maleny Show with six entries. To my amazement, I walked away with six first prizes. An excited phone call to Jean was the most fulfilling moment to it all.

We’ve remained great friends since our initial “meeting”.

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MARY VALLEY GET LOCAL WITH MARY VALLEY COUNTRY FLAVOURS

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f you aren’t already using local food, now is the time to “get local” with Mary Valley food outlets and producers participating in the Mary Valley Country Flavours project.

Mary Valley Country Flavours is designed to support small tourism businesses and promote the use of local food by enhancing the visitor experience.

“Get local” is the message that over 30 growers, chefs, B&Bs, and food providers heard at a recent networking morning aimed at strengthening relationships between the groups.

Signature dishes, seasonal availability of food and branding to certify their product was from the Mary Valley were topics of the day.

Project Coordinator Lesa Bell said that “many businesses already used a variety of local food, they just don’t know it or aren’t promoting it”.

“When registered with the ‘Flavours’ program, whether you are a grower or food provider, you can utilise the new logo and benefit from the promotion it will provide.”

Through agritourism and food tourism experiences, consumers increase their knowledge of primary production and farming techniques. They can appreciate the aesthetic experiences - what they see, taste, hear, smell, and feel and the learning opportunity. This kind of tourism increases their connection with growers and rural landscapes.

Agritourism and food tourism enterprises can allow farmers to increase their farm-related income with the general aim to help farmers stay on the farm.

His resume includes roles as executive chef at Ricky Ricardos at Noosa, founding partner in his highly successful Rolling Dolmade catering company and one of the favourite chefs on Channel 10 network’s Ready Steady Cook TV series.

Matt will create his own dishes using local produce and highlighting what is readily available from Valley growers at the event.

“As a local Sunshine Coast resident I’m very familiar with the great range of produce on offer in the Mary Valley,” Matt said.

“I love any chance to promote what we have available here in our own backyard and am looking forward to sharing some delicious creations with locals and visitors at the Flavours event.”

Mary Valley Inc developed the Flavours project to assist in the economic recovery of the Mary Valley and build business capacity. The flavours concept is part of the “Mary Valley Country – come out to play” tourism marketing campaign.

“The aim is to raise awareness of local food production, have our food outlets creating signature dishes and giving our visitors a locally grown experience,” Ms Bell said.

A Flavours brand and accreditation for businesses and growers is being developed so visitors to the Valley can be assured that they are enjoying the best of Mary Valley produce as they dine.

Everyone is invited to meet Matt and sample great food at the Imbil Centre Park on Sunday June 9.

For inquiries to Lesa Bell ring 0428 193 156 or email tourism@ themaryvalley.com.au

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ighly acclaimed chef, Matt Golinski, will use the flavours of local Mary Valley produce to create seasonal delights in the Centre Park in Imbil on Sunday June 9.

The passionate cook is pleased to help promote Mary Valley Country Flavours and project Coordinator Lesa Bell is excited to have attracted a chef of such calibre.

Ms Bell said Matt’s passion for using local food would inspire others to do the same and prompt them to think about the importance of using food in season.

MARY VALLEY FITNESS, NUTRITION AND FUN IN MARY VALLEY

Also the next community Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge starts early June for 12 weeks and costs $49. You will receive weekly follow-up, body scan, weekly nutrition information and giveaways. Cash prizes to be won but entries close 31 May. Be quick. Contact Shellie on 0488 716 487 to find out more about the Challenge.

Wednesday evening classes will be starting soon too, register your interest now with Jo and enjoy good health for all your family!

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ary Valley Fit Club has started in Kenilworth and “it’s the place to be!” for exercise classes to suit all ages and fitness levels.

Qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor, Jo McKenzie has over 21 years experience and is well known for her summer swimming classes.

Sidestep your ‘cover-ups’ and ‘clothes must have shrunk’ excuses with Jo as she has Boot Camp and Low Impact classes every Wednesday at the Kenilworth pool.

Fitness training every Wednesday 10am Boot Camp for those who seriously want to increase their fitness, endurance, muscle strength and trim the flab.

Or 11am Low Impact for beginners or mature age bodies to gently re-build muscle strength and tone, improve general circulation, flexibility and increase wellbeing.

By reducing your body fat, trimming the waistline and staying in a healthy weight to height ratio, you significantly reduce the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease and some cancers.

It is well documented that regular exercise is one of the best antidotes for depression as activated endorphins release into the blood and brain to relieve and assist your rise upwards.

Over 70% of all medical issues in Australia are diet related and enabled by poor exercise and nutrition habits.

MV Fit Club members enjoy a friendly atmosphere, encouragement and a great workout that helps motivation and ensures results.

Jo also provides recovery nutrition after the workouts to re-energise and a free body scan.

Before starting your first fitness session, Jo does a body scan and a fitness test to see where you are at and which areas need TLC. “I then provide a step by step plan to help you lose weight, gain muscle, tone up, improve your health and understand better food choices,” says Jo. To book an assessment for Boot Camp or Low Impact classes with Jo, phone 0412 821 137 or 5446 9298.

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he Mary Valley Community again showed “they had not forgotten” those who served their country in times of conflict by attending the Anzac Day Commemorations at Imbil this year.

Over 200 citizens attended the Dawn Service led by Mr David Gibson MP with 150 partaking in the hearty breakfast hosted by Mary Valley Lions Club. Our thanks to the Lions who worked hard to provide same.

The March was in control of Sub Lt David Tomkinson of the Gympie Naval Cadets who also provided a well trained Catafalque Party at the Day Service. The Gympie Caledonian Pipe Band led the March following a hectic day playing at Tin Can Bay and Gympie Services prior to the Mary Valley Service. A good turnout of veterans and ex-service personnel boosted by some visiting Veterans was gratifying to RSL organisers. Our thanks to the visitors and we invite you to join us again next year and especially in 2015. It was also gratifying to see our Emergency Services and the four Mary Valley Schools, led by our smallest school Dagun State (see photo top), well represented in the March with some Gympie Schools also represented.

The Day Service led by Gympie Regional Council representative Cr Julie Walker was well attended with over 350 citizens attending. This was followed by the Anzac Day luncheon hosted by the Mary Valley RSL Sub Branch and Two-Up played at the Railway Hotel where $319 was raised for Gympie Legacy.

The Mary Valley RSL Sub Branch as organiser of the Mary Valley Community Commemorations on behalf of the Commnunity, thanks all those who assisted to make the Day of Remembrance CRYSTAL CLEAR RECEPTION worthy of those men and women who served Australia in all digital TV CRYSTAL CLEARfor TV RECEPTION! conflicts and to Same Day Response Day Response  Same Technicians Local Technicians  Local show “we have & Data Points Phone & Data Points  Phone not forgotten”.

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MARY VALLEY Friendly festival is a favourite with Shirley

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umundi artist Shirley Strano could enter up to three categories in the Mary Valley Art Festival on June 2023.

She has become a regular competitor at the annual festival and is drawn to the friendly three-day event in Imbil, where she said you can mingle with fellow artists, organisers and the viewing public.

“Of course, everyone loves the soiree on the Sunday, when the People’s Choice award is presented,” Mrs Strano said.

She believes the more art there is, the better, and that community-run festivals such as this one in the Mary Valley raise the standard of art generally, by giving artists other artists to compete against and compare with.

Fans of her artworks will recognise her penchant for linocutting blades, pen and ink, watercolour, pastel and beautiful paper.

When work is going well, she says she is “in the moment”, with no concept of time passing.

“Some people are compelled to garden, some to knit. I am compelled to make art.

“I use subjects that I get a visual reaction to and then visual imagination takes over.”

Mrs Strano strives to make strong drawings and linocuts of the Mary Valley, plants of the Sunshine Coast and the hinterland with its ancient volcanic plugs and rhythmical landscapes.

“I use subjects here because this is where I live,” she said.

She prefers to draw from her own observations, as she calls it “en plein-air”.

“A photograph does not see what I see,” she said.

She describes how decisions are made about composition in the course of a drawing, and this is where the art is - it is about interpretation, feelings and reaction to the subject.

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Some of Mrs Strano’s art is included in permanent corporate and regional gallery collections and private collections in the USA, Australia and Japan.

She has been a Print Council of Australia Commissioned Artist and an exchange artist in Japan and is a graduate of the Queensland College of Art. Opening night of the Mary Valley Art Festival is June 20, from 6pm at the Imbil Public Hall. Viewing runs from June 21-23, 10am-3pm daily.

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ood Shepherd Lutheran College senior students are full of anticipation as they complete their final rehearsals for this year’s musical “The Sound of Music” to be held at the Noosaville State School Hall from 31 May – 1 June.

The classic story of Maria, who gives up her training as a nun to take up the position of governess to widower Captain von Trapp’s seven children, is re-told through all the songs audiences have come to know and love including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things and of course the title song, The Sound of Music.

Accompanied by the Noosa Orchestra, and conducted by accomplished conductor and violinist Antoni Bonetti – the show promises to be a musical feast for both young and old.

“A musical of this proportion takes many, many hours of work and commitment from both students and staff to bring it to life,” said Ms Heidi Woodruff, Director of Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

“Auditions for roles took place at the end of last year and rehearsals started in the first week of Term 1 this year, with many after school and weekend rehearsals taking place,” she said.

Tickets are still available to join the talented drama and music students from Years 8 - 12 on the amazing journey of the von Trapp family as they try to escape Nazi occupied Austria in this iconic musical.

“This promises to be an excellent demonstration of what our young people can do when supported by staff, family and peers,” said Mr Dyer, Principal Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

“It also gives the students a fantastic opportunity to showcase their singing, dancing and acting talents to their families and the wider community – while learning to work together as a team.”

If you are looking for an exciting musical adventure you won’t be able to go past The Sound of Music.

Tickets are on sale now until sold out and are available by calling Good Shepherd Lutheran College Administration on 5455 8600.

apleton State School has been using funding from their 2013 “Empowering Local Schools” grant to increase the biodiversity of the school grounds, including revegetation of the section of Baxter Creek which flows through the grounds. This has provided a wonderful opportunity to enhance National Curriculum Science lessons by taking the children outside for hands-on experience in managing our environment.

The Year 4 class has been working with Doug Lawrie, a retired teacher and enthusiastic volunteer, to investigate the effects of weathering on the landscape. After identifying several areas affected by storm water runoff, the students chose one area which they wanted to rehabilitate.

To learn about different methods of erosion control, the Year 4 class together with their teacher, Mrs Judy Mason, visited the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Botanic Gardens to observe various sites and the methods used by experts to mitigate the effect of storm water run-off.

The class has also conducted experiments using ripple pipes, slotted pipe, varying slopes and different soil coverage to determine which methods would lead to the best solution.

The students then reached a consensus about which control measures would be most suitable for our site which includes the outlet for a stormwater drain. They measured the area, looked at what was already planted e.g. Lomandra, and had to work out the quantity of logs and rocks needed to manage the water flow. Our local landscape supplier, Jeff Martin, is going to provide the school with rocks to support this project.

Rubbish is a problem in this area, so the students did an analysis of the litter which had been washed down the drain. They found 92% of the litter was plastic, 6% paper and 2% organic material. The results have prompted the students to identify the source of the litter and plan monthly surveys to see if a waste management strategy planned for Term 3 is effective. In developing this strategy, the school will be guided by officers from the SCRC Waste Alert Education Program for Schools.

The students are enthusiastic about sharing the knowledge gained from their practical classroom and playground experiences. Their heightened awareness of erosion and successful control methods supports the school’s focus on caring for the environment, one element of the school’s Code of Behaviour outlined in “The Mapleton Way”.

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Taking a short break during rehearsals - let to right: Chevonne Nel, Carmel Lewis, Daniel Nitshke, Adam Strong and Lizzie Schluter.

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’m really happy with how the new shelter and BBQ at Isaac Moore Park at Kenilworth are taking shape.

The work crew has been busily painting the shelter structure in readiness for the power to be connected and the BBQ installed. It will be a great place to host family gatherings, weekend picnics and community events when it’s completed. Make sure you check out the new facilities that are available for the whole community to enjoy.

The new welcome signs for Kenilworth are in development and I’m hoping we’ll see them installed in early July. Thank you to the volunteer community members who have been helping to progress this project, your input is genuinely appreciated.

Open draft. A Mapleton bred horse, he shows great potential as this was only his second draft.

Adam Rockemer on Trooper claimed the blue ribbon in the Novice, while Ian Ferriday riding Jewel won the Maiden.

Other wins went to Emily Rockemer and Topaz in the Ladies, Jacob Rockemer and Trooper won the Junenile and Jake Wease on Jimmy took the Junior blue ribbon. A good weekend for the Rockemers who hail from Miles.

The volunteers did a great job making sure the events ran smoothly. They were kept busy in the Bushman’s Kitchen as well as organising great entertainment on Saturday night with everyone enjoying dancing to the popular Bruz.

Council is working with 22 community groups across the region on a coordinated program to control wild dogs during the month of May. Landowners and occupiers within a 2km radius of the control program will be notified in writing and you might see the advisory signs on major access roads in the area. Council’s website is a good place to find out more information about the upcoming wild dog control program.

The Mary Valley Arts Festival is coming around quickly so make sure you have your art entries in. The opening night is on Thursday 20 June, it’s a great reason to – come out to play!

Catch you in the Valley.

Cr Greg Rogerson

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“The secret of changes is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”

Laughing Out Loud!

- Socrates

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. “Miss Whack, I’d like to get a $30, 000 loan to take on a holiday”. Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks him his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his Dad is Mick Jagger and that it’s OK, he knows the bank manager. Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral. The frog says, “Sure I have” and producers a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed. Very confused, Patty explains that she’ll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says “There’s a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000 and he wants to use this as collateral.” She holds up the tiny pink elephant, “I mean, what in the world is this?” The bank manager looks back at her and says, “It’s a knick-knack, patty whack, give the frog a loan, his old man’s a Rolling Stone.”

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OUR COMMUNITY IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

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ew penalties have been introduced for learners driving without a supervisor. The penalty has increased from one demerit point to four demerit points. The fine of $160 and maximum court imposed penalty of $2000 will not change. This will apply to anyone of any age learning to drive a car, truck or motorcycle on a road.

Be aware – there will also no longer be an option of a good driving behaviour period for car learner licence holders.

This means: Learner licence holders driving a car unaccompanied will have their licence suspended for three months; Car learners who accumulate four or more demerit points in a 12 month period for any offences, will have their licence suspended for three months; The date that a learner can apply for their provisional licence will be delayed.

Any learner driver who is detected driving without an appropriate supervisor may be issued with an on-the-spot infringement notice of $160 and four demerit points.

Provisional licence holders will still have the option of a good driving behaviour period if they accumulate four or more demerit points in a 12 month period.

Open licence holders will still have the option of a good driving behaviour period if they accumulate 12 or more demerit points in a three year period.

These new penalties aim to discourage inexperienced drivers from taking to the road alone, putting themselves and other road users as risk.

A supervisor must hold, and have held, a valid open driver licence for the class of vehicle the person is learning to drive for at least one year.

It is illegal to drive a vehicle with fog lights on in clear weather conditions ($40 fine), to smoke in a motor vehicle if a child under the age of 16 is in the vehicle ($200 fine) and drive with a person or animal in your lap ($233).

A reminder that is unlawful to use a hand held mobile phone whilst driving (which includes sitting at traffic lights) and the fine is $300 with three demerit points.

With the colder weather, we are having problems with straying stock again.

Cattle and horses are getting out of paddocks and onto roadways. It is the responsibility of the owners of stock to ensure they remain in paddocks. If you see stock wandering on the roadways, ring the Gympie Regional Council as they are the responsible authority for straying stock. They have an after hours service on their telephone number in the phone book.

Straying dogs or dog attacks are also the responsibility of Council. If you have straying dogs, barking dogs or dogs that attack people or animals, report the matter to Council.

Terry Kennedy Sergeant

Bill Greer Senior Constable

Moy Pocket bridge upgrade Crossing the Mary River will soon be safer with construction of the new two lane Pickering Bridge on Moy Pocket Road now underway. The existing bridge will remain open during work but some delays are expected. Works should be completed late 2013.

Floating Land Festival Join artists from across the globe at the 2013 Floating Land Festival at Boreen Point from Friday 31 May to Sunday 9 June. The festival is one of Australia’s premier green art events and features sculptural installations, dance, music, theatre, the written and spoken word.

Visit www.oatingland.org.au for details.

Jump into 'Green June' A month of eco-focused festivals, events and activities is just around the corner! Learn how to reduce your environmental footprint for a more sustainable future during Green June.

More than 20 events and activities will be packed into the month long celebration. Visit the Green June page on council’s website for details.

Soundmakers Symposium If you're passionate about music and hand crafted timber, the Soundmakers Symposium at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 30 May to 1 June is a must. Visit council’s gallery website or call 5454 9050 to book for artist talks, music sessions, workshops and visual installation experiences.

Register for 'Kids in Action'

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Has your school registered for ‘Kids in Action’ yet? This two day conference on 4-5 September is for grades 5-9 and will be packed full of engaging, handson activities for students to learn about our environment. Visit council's website for details. Registrations close 21 June.

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OUR COMMUNITY PERMACULTURE NOOSA Presents “Seed Saving Presentation”

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here has been increased interest recently from people wanting to learn more about saving their own seeds.

An appreciation of the importance of preserving heritage seed is becoming more widespread. Not only is there fear of big corporations controlling and monopolising seeds, but also a desire to take control of feeding ourselves without dependency on other sources.

For those who have been unable to attend a Permaculture Noosa Seed Savers monthly meeting and want to learn more, members from Permaculture Noosa Seed Savers are putting on a SEED SAVING PRESENTATION at the Permaculture Noosa monthly meeting in Cooroy on Thursday evening, 20 June 2013 from 7pm, at Cooroy Memorial Hall Maple St, Cooroy (next to RSL).

It will be an entertaining night filled with interesting stories, slide shows and hands-on processing of seeds. It will highlight important aspects of seed saving in order to save seeds with traits and genetic variability that are necessary for producing the healthiest plant.

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

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During meetings we also process seeds for Permaculture Noosa’s seed bank. It is fun to participate in this process and it’s also an opportunity to learn about saving your own seeds. If you are already an experienced seed saver you may wish to contribute some of your own surplus seeds to the seed bank.

We welcome seed donations and are happy to reciprocate with a choice of seeds from the existing bank. The bank itself does not operate as a permanent repository, as we do not have the facilities to save seed long term for posterity.

Instead we seek to circulate seeds among gardeners in this region, so that successful seed varieties can be harvested and their seeds preserved, generation after generation.

If you can’t make our regular seed savers meeting, or if you simply want to learn more, don’t miss the June Permaculture Noosa meeting on 20th June which will also have ‘seed saving’ as its key topic.

All welcome!

Our next meeting is on Thursday 13 June 2013 (every second Thursday of the month) from 9.30am to 11.30am at “A Touch of the Past” Coffee Shop, 18 Reserve Street, Pomona.

For more info email Maria at seedsavers@permaculturenoosa.com.au or visit www.permaculturenoosa.com.au Seed Savers has a stall every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning of each month at Pomona Markets.

The aim is to bring awareness to the community about seed saving and growing your own food. Drop in for a visit or spend some time joining in on the day.

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ave you ever planted seeds in accordance with standard practice in southeast Australia, or even as recommended for our region on seed packets, only to find the growing plants ravaged by pests or by the vagaries of our subtropical climate? Come and join a discussion at the seed savers group’s June meeting on the best times to plant seeds for the many different crops we can grow in this region. Every gardener is likely to have confronted this issue and so we can all learn from each other’s experience while relaxing with a cuppa from the coffee shop.

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