Mary Valley Voice 10 November 2010 - Vol.20 No.21

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10 November 2010 Vol.20 No. 21

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Something about Chooks Valerie Willy story page 16

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Letter to the Editor Cooran Eco Markets Brooloo Village initiative______ 15 Wellington’s Way_____________ 16 Moy Pocket Explosive Application SC Hinterland Slow Food______ 17 Noosa Regional Gallery family day Good Shepherd School Mary River Festival reminder___ 18 Kenilworth Pony Club news__ 19 Rainfall________________________ 18 MV Traders ads_____________ 8-14 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

COOROY Cooroy Chamber Chatter Great Santa Race 2010________ 8 POMONA At the Movie Mow-Vembers at Pomona Something about chooks_____ 13 OUR COMMUNITY Gympie Community Plan release The infrastructure challenge_____ 14

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH POOL SUMMER SEASON OPENING HOURS

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enilworth community swimming pool is currently opening from 12 noon - 4.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 2.30pm - 4.30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for the rest of term four. Weekend opening hours are 11am - 4.30pm. During the school holidays the pool will be open daily from 10am - 5pm. Learn to swim and aqua fitness lessons have started for the season.

Enquiries phone the pool 5446 0326.

CHAPLAINCY NEWS FROM KENILWORTH STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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he local Chaplaincy committee at Kenilworth State Community College continues to receive generous support from the Ecumenical Services held in Kenilworth on the fifth Sundays of the month.

vegetable garden. We have planted a variety of vegies, such as, lettuce, strawberries, silverbeet, radish, tomatoes, rockmelon and even a patch of corn. Each week the kids can’t wait to see how much their garden has grown and are very excited about eating their own grown vegies.

Since we started our garden we have also made a science table with some speedy shoots, which allows the children to see how the roots grow and spread once in the ground.

As well as our outdoor adventures we have also been creating some fantastic masterpieces indoors with our paintings, collages and threading.

So if you’re around, feel free to come down. Playgroup is held every Thursday morning from 9am till 11.45am in the old prep room at the school. The cost is $1.50 per child, and all you need to bring is a hat and morning tea for your child. For more information contact Cynthia at the school on 5440 0555. Can’t wait to see you there!

This year, a combination of funds from the Ecumenical Services, the P&C and some surplus government monies, have enabled the purchase of table tennis tables (including bats, balls), bike shed equipment (helmets, braking cable and tubes for the 4-wheelers) and reference books for Chaplaincy (for use by parents and students).

Boyd Eime, school chaplain attended a Scripture Union camp called “King of the Mountain” during the September holidays. Boyd was one of the leaders for this adventurebased camp, which provides emotional, social and spiritual support to young boys.

Boyd also coordinates the Active After-Schools Communities Program at KSCC. This program gives students an opportunity to participate in a sporting activity after school on three days of the week. In term three the sports offered were netball, Little Athletics and handball.

KENILWORTH HOTEL’S MO-VEMBER PARTY

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or the first time the Kenilworth Hotel is taking on the challenge of “Movember” month with eight local In term four, the after-school activities on offer are circus gents registered for sponsorship and in the exhausting fun, swimming and underwater hockey/flipper ball. process of growing a stylish moustache.

Their hairy month Spaces available in these activities are very quickly filled, and the students thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to learn culminates with a Mo-vember Party on Saturday 27 November, starting with a mixed “mo grill” with $2 from new skills and have lots of fun in the process.

The chaplaincy committee and the school wish to give each meal being donated by the hotel and followed with special thanks to those parents who assist as helpers or live music and raffles. All in aid of the Prostrate Foundation of Australia (...a mo for a bro!), so bring yourself and deliverers of these various sports/activities. some friends along or sponsor a local “Mo grower” now An invitation is once again extended to anyone who and help Kenilworth support this worthy cause. All details would like to be involved in the work of this committee. please contact Steve on 5446 0206.

Enquiries regarding school chaplaincy can be directed to KSCC reception on 5440 0555 or Pam Engle, chairperson Kenilworth Swim School of the local chaplaincy committee on 5446 9173.

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pring is well and truly in the air this term at Kenilworth Earlybird Playgroup. Our delightful parents and children have been enjoying some fantastic and adventurous outdoor activities. Many of the children have been busy digging, planting and watering our very own

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KENILWORTH Scarecrows Come out to Play !

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he 2010 Scarecrows have quietly gone home from playing in the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival. But... the 2011 Scarecrows are already stirring!

Planning is already underway and we are asking volunteers in all the Mary Valley centres to come out to play.

Volunteering can be quite fun and rewarding! Certainly don’t be shy. Everyone has something special to give.

Through community networking, we can all discover what that special something is in each of us that makes us all shine. Thus grows a beautiful and sustainable world.

If you single guys out there only knew how many beautiful and intelligent women that are involved in community building, then just maybe some of you might come and join us. We can always use a helping hand and you will have a great time.

For the Scarecrow Festival, the volunteers in each town did a fantastic job and we have built new friendships.

Have you seen the 78 registered scarecrows across the Mary Valley www.scarecrows.org.au? Gotta love our Google map pinpointing the location of every registered scarecrow. We have had positive feedback which was our reward for the many hours of in-kind work we put in.

We had a lot of fun!

Earlier this year, my husband, Graham, was asked to coordinate the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival, a job he willingly took on. I am so proud of Graham - admittedly I may be biased but that’s valid the way I see it! Graham can apply himself to just about anything he puts his mind to and he’s enjoying the work and community support for the wider role he is now taking on.

So do join with us in getting even more fantastic scarecrows out there playing in the Mary Valley in 2011.

Come out to play in the Mary Valley! You’ll enjoy it!

Carol Miller 2010 Artistic Winner Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival was Conondale Playgroup, radio announcer John Stokes with Charlotte Thallon (playgroup coordinator) Children: Auguste, Anna-Maria and Hugo. Photo by Birgit Kehr.

Their combined display of some 16 paintings join nine works from 43-year-old Brooloo artist Zoro Thomas, who passed away this month.

Vit Martinek met Anna Howard at TAFE where they were both studying a Diploma in Painting.

Their passion for art, and the Mary Valley community they live in, came to fore recently when an art space was offered to them rent-free in Elizabeth Street.

The former Kenilworth Artspace gallery closed, and Vit took advantage of the opportunity to fulfil a dream to develop an artist-run initiative.

“Out of Our Minds” is actually the second exhibition for the Kenilworth Artist Run Initiative (KARI). The show features contemporary painting and ceramic by Vit, Anna and the late Zoro. Zoro’s mother Leonie said his work was being shown to celebrate his life. “He painted his visions,” she said.

It has taken Anna 20 years of living overseas to fully appreciate the uniqueness and exquisite beauty of the Australian bush. “When I first came home, I felt as if I were seeing it for the first time. That sense of wonder has remained and continues to inspire my work,” she said.

Vit has been immersed in the arts all his life, but it has new vigour for him now that he has found Anna, someone who lives, breathes and talks art just as he does.

“Artists can only survive when they are in contact with other artists,” he said. “Particularly in places like the valley, isolation can be a problem for us, and that is why KARI is so important.”

He saw the opportunity and made some inquiries, and now about 20 artists have joined the initiative, including the man who designed the Flying Kangaroo, Tony Arno Lunn, three artists from Boreen Point, and Sue Coburn, the partner of Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot.

They have also drawn on the support and exhibiting experience of award-winning Imbil artist Pat Cale.

The show runs from October 30 until November 21 at the KARI gallery, 10a Elizabeth St, Kenilworth. The opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11am-3pm. For inquiries 5488 6376. \

Kenilworth artists open their minds at exhibition

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Mary Valley couple who met and fell in love in the art room make their first public exhibition together with “Out of Our Minds” which opened at Kenilworth on Saturday 30 October.

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Mary Valley artist Anna Howard applies the finishing touches to her painting “Renewal”.

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V Diamond Blondes of Kenilworth will be conducting an on farm stud cattle sale and information day on Saturday 13 November 2010 starting at 10am. This will include two other Blonde studs and three Droughtmaster studs and also commercial heifers and steers.

In addition to the day’s sale, there will be freely available cattle advice plus a motorcycle and ATV display by Motorcycle Country of Gympie, as well a free sausage sizzle, with tea and coffee.

Mr George Cotter is able to answer any questions on cross breeding and hybrid vigour, while a nutritionist will be on hand to discuss animal health and feed solutions.

As well Motorcycle Country of Gympie will be displaying and demonstrating some new motorcycles and ATVs which are very handy and tough machines for on the farm.

It has been claimed that Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle are the most tested breed in France. The main attraction of the Blonde d’Aquitaine as a sire is that of its beefing qualities.

Main characteristics of the breed are its tremendously muscled, and well finished hindquarters which contribute to an outstanding meat yield and high dressing percentage.

Their feet and legs are both strong and hard wearing from its centuries of use as a draft animal, which has also given this breed a wonderful temperament. Apart from the beefing abilities of the Blonde, other attractions are its high level of fertility and low calving difficulties. Many

producers will be attracted to the breed for its ability to improve conception rates in herds.

Crossbreeding increases profits and is an established breeding method used in beef cattle breeding to increase overall productivity. It has been used throughout the world and there is ample evidence to support the production gains possible from crossbreeding. In many cases crossbreed progeny outperform the average of their parent breeds. This phenomenon is known as hybrid vigour and occurs when unrelated breeds or lines are crossed... “The greater difference between two breeds, the greater the resultant hybrid vigour”.

John Bertram of DPI in Queensland shows that an 8.5% increase in weaning weights is common when crossing two different breeds. On a 300kg calf this could mean an extra 25kg at weaning age, this Mow-Vembers on again! makes Blondes an Pomona Showgrounds ideal sire choice.

Saturday 20 November The Kenilworth November sale day is an ideal opportunity for those interested in quality cattle and advice. For more info contact John Gilmour on 0417 601 020.

Open to the Public, 12 till 4 pm Come watch up to 25 ‘Modified’ Ride on Racing Mowers reach speeds of up to 60-80kph on the dirt!!!

Please Note, this is a No Alcohol event, kids and families welcome... $5 p/p entry fee.

Food and drinks available for purchase on the day.

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BLONDE and DROUGHTMASTER STUD CATTLE SALE DAY

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Stud Bull and Female Sale 10 am Saturday, 13 November

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Top bloodlines from local breeders, also commercial steers and heifers.

Featuring: 3x Blonde Studs and 3x Droughtmaster Studs DIAM ND BLONDES Free sausage sizzle tea and coffee

In addition to the Sale: Mr George Cotter will be available to answer any questions on cross breeding and hybrid vigour.

Also a Nutritionist will be on hand to discuss animal health and feed solutions.

MOTORCYCLE COUNTRY of GYMPIE will be displaying and demonstrating some new motorcycles and ATVs

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH CHAMBER CHATTER

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ell we are back to normal meetings, we missed out when the rains came and stayed. Our October meeting was well attended and very lively.

“What can the Chamber do for the Kenilworth and district retailers” or, what do the retailers want from the Chamber.

This was discussed with no clear cut answers. Businesses need to let the Chamber know what they would like the Chamber to do for them. Becoming a member is a start, and many Kenilworth businesses are members, but please come to meetings and tell us your concerns etc. We all need to put our heads together and come up with great solutions.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme is out and can be viewed online on SCRC website www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest is well underway. 2000 plus people came to Kenilworh for this event on Easter Saturday 2010, so good for our town! The committee is having a fundraising street stall on Saturday 20 November, all food donations will be greatly appreciated and can be left at the stall in the early morning or at the Kenilworth Realty. For more information about the Food Fest check our website www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au or enquiries Veronika on 5446 0427 or Di after November on 5446 0003.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10 November at 6pm at the Arts Council Building behind the Kenilworth Library.

Everyone is welcome!

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY 28 November 2010 at 10am The AGM will be followed by a BBQ lunch and the ANNUAL CITY V COUNTRY BOWLS MATCH.

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kin cancer is a serious issue in Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council is serious about protecting local youngsters from the dangers of the sun.

A shade structure is being installed above the children’s playground in Kenilworth Town Park. Division 10 councillor, Paul Tatton said the $35,000 project would provide a sun shield for youngsters using the facility.

“This is an investment by council in the health and wellbeing of local children,” he said.

“The community requested that a shade sail be installed at Kenilworth Park and we have delivered on that request.

“Queensland has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world and with summer just around the corner, this shade structure will ensure that kids and their parents can be sun safe while enjoying this popular council facility.”

Works are expected to be complete by 17 November.

ZEN STUDENTS COME TO KENILWORTH

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clear, crisp day greeted the Sun Mountain Zen students and their two teachers when they came to Kenilworth on Saturday 28 August for a day of sitting meditation. Members of the Kenilworth group joined with the visitors in the day retreat which is known as a Zenkai.

The morning began with a prayer offering respect to the traditional custodians of this land and a chant known as Sangemon.

As well as periods of sitting meditation, teacher Cecilie Lander gave a talk, known as a teisho. The talk is always based on a koan from one of the collections of koans that students study over a period of years.

Everyone enjoyed lunch under the trees outside John Bosco church. Some of the visitors were keen to explore Kenilworth town and couldn’t resist the choices of food on offer. The day ended at 3pm with chanting and a prayer called the Vow of Humankind.

If you would like to know more about the way of Zen please call Sue Wolter on 5446 0158. It is advisable to check details if you are a newcomer as there will be breaks during holiday periods.

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KENILWORTH SWAP MEET/CAR BOOT Sale

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Creek, Kingaroy for the last term.

ome for a fun day for the whole family on Saturday 13 November 2010 from 8am till 1pm at Bellbird Creek Tea House, 3409 Maleny-Kenilworth Rd Kenilworth (4 kms south of Kenilworth).

Also incorporating is the opening of the largest range of farm fresh fruit and veg in the Kenilworth Hinterland.

Specials galore!

All things motoring from two wheels to four wheels: motorcycles, quads, cars, tractors, trucks. There will be sausage sizzle, children’s activities, prizes to be won, café meals, organic tea and coffee and lots more.

Pre-book early to avoid disappointment. Support your local community.

For more information or to book a trade display site please contact Pete on 5446 0211.

Gold coin donation at the gate with all proceeds going to Kenilworth First Response.

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KENILWORTH REMEMBRANCE DAY

am writing on behalf of the Kenilworth RSL sub branch.

This year Thursday 11 November is Remembrance Day, and the RSL will be commemorating, appropriately we have a piper, and a minister for the day, our only concern is, how many of the local population will come along, as without their support it just won’t work.

So I ask that you all will come along to show that we all rermember those that gave their all for Australia, starting at 10.30am and finishing at 11.15am, tea and coffee with biscuits will be served afterwards, we look forwards to seeing you all on the day. Bye the bye we are in the process of forming a Citizens Auxillary in the near future.

Poppies will be available, some people will be putting wreaths on the Memorial.

Harry Welch was Head Teacher at the time, teaching the upper classes, with myself as his assistant, teaching the lower classes - Mrs. Welch, by the way, made lovely gemscones. The school building consisted of two rooms, with a verandah running the length of the rooms.

Initially I boarded close to the school with a young couple called Chapman, who had a pre-school daughter, but soon moved to Nelson and Florrie Paulger’s, in their recently completed “Blue Bird Café”. Nelson and Florrie had three children Betty, Margaret and baby Frank. They soon built a new home in the street behind the café and we moved over there. Nelson also ran a taxi service and worked for a time in the newly built cheese factory. The Paulgers really made me one of the family, for which I was most grateful, they even gave me a 21st birthday party in the shop in April 1952.

MacTaggarts owned the grocery store in Kenilworth, Doyles ran a sawmill between the hall and town. Many wonderful dances were held in the hall with suppers provided sitdown style, under the hall. Whole families came along, and the young ones went to sleep on blankets in a corner, and as they grew older, they all learned to dance with the help of parents, aunts and uncles. They were all good dancers and of course there was nothing better than the piano accordion and violin to make you feel like dancing.

For one of the school dances, I taught the children to square dance.”

There are still three of those pictured living in the district – which ones are they?

Historical note: The “Bluebird Café” is now the Doctor’s Surgery and Pharmacy; MacTaggarts Grocery is now the Friendly Grocer.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc.

Lest we forget, Chas Morris, Sec Kenilworth RSL.

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Another Gift from the Past

he following is an excerpt from a letter written to the organising committee of the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of Kenilworth State School. I contacted Mrs Rankine (nee Mackay) in Cairns and gained her permission to reproduce her memories of Kenilworth in the 1950’s.

As Betty Mackay “I taught at Kenilworth State School from early 1951 til late 1952, when I was transferred to Haly

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COOROY COOROY Chamber Chat

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he October meeting of the Cooroy Chamber was very interesting and informative with Cr Lew Brennan and Peter Wellington, MP both in attendance.

A presentation from Cr Brennan provided some very enlightening facts about Sunshine Coast Council as well as updates on projects in the Cooroy area. Danielle Taylor and Tania Stewart both gave updates on the extensive retail and commercial strategy work that is being undertaken by the Chamber. And Brett Graham from Bloomhill Cancer Centre provided information about their valuable work and their Target 300 sponsorship program.

Share Your Favourite Photos Entries for the “My Favourite Things” photographic competition sponsored by Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy are coming in steadily. Entries close on Friday 26 November so make sure you get your entries in! Entry is free and you get the opportunity to win some great prizes, not to mention your entries are displayed in an exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre throughout December.

More info available at www.christmasincooroy.com.au Poet’s Breakfast Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets are on sale for the annual Christmas in Cooroy Poet’s Breakfast. This popular event kicks off the community Christmas in Cooroy celebrations with four fantastic local poets on the day including Hagar Anlezark, Baza the Bush Balladeer, Ian Mackay and Harry Donnelly who does a spot on ABC Coast FM each week. Pre-booking is essential and tickets are available from Cooroy Hotel for $30 which includes two hours of entertainment from the poets and a delicious buffet breakfast.

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prize pool of $1,400 is sure to see a huge field of entrants in the Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group Great Santa Race on Saturday 4 December. The challenge is simple - make the short dash up Maple Street in Cooroy dressed in a santa suit! First prize is $500, second is $250 and third is $150 but the beauty is that you don’t even have to place to be a winner as there are also five random draws of $100! And if the prize pool isn’t enough enticement, this year the event will also be raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation providing even more incentive to get your running shoes on.

“We thought it would be a great, unique way to celebrate Christmas and kick off the Christmas in Cooroy celebrations. Last year was our inaugural year and 50 Santas streaked their way up Maple Street (see photo next page). We are hoping to have even more entrants this year and a portion of their entry fees will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation,” said Danielle Taylor, Event Manager.

The Great Santa Race will start at Apex Park in Cooroy at 4.30pm on Saturday 4 December. Entry to the Great Santa Race is only $10 and all entrants receive a free Santa suit to race in. Participants must be 18 years and over and entries can be obtained online at www.christmasincooroy.com. au. Entry forms and payment must be received by 5pm on Thursday 2 December 2010.

The Great Santa Race is a component of Christmas in Cooroy which is a fantastic free community event with free rides and entertainment for the entire family. Hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy this event is a showcase of Christmas spirit for the region. The race will precede the popular Bendigo Bank Street Parade which then leads into other festivities such as music and fireworks in Apex Park.

The event could not be run without the fantastic support from all its sponsors: Sunshine Coast Council (assisted through the grants program), Ri-con Contractors, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy Rag, Luke’s Supa IGA Cooroy, Cooroy Hotel, The Plantation B & B, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy, Ritek Building Solutions, Cooroy Mountain Spring Water, Wimmer’s Soft Drinks, Queensland Media Print, Master Hire, Zinc 96.1FM, Hinterland Christian Centre, Town and Country Home Rentals, Melco Lanhams Mitre 10, Bone Lawyers, ISSA Creations, David Lafferty - Hinternoosa, Jungle Jim’s Carpentry & Maintenance, Hinternoosa Real Estate, Bone Lawyers, Telstra Countrywide, Firefly Solutions and Cooroy RSL.

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Last year Cooroy Great Santa Race gathered no less than 50 running Santas on Maple Street!

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Kenilworth Earlybird Playgroup is held every Thursday morning from 9am till 11.45am in the old prep room at the school.

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2010 Traditional Winner Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival Imbil Red Cross: Peter Wellington MP with Lenore Robbins and Meredeth Hoffmann.

Photo by Birgit Kehr. Read related article p4.

Cooran Eco Markets is on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Come and enjoy some great local live music!

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Sunshine Coast Show Society presents

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Ceramist artist Valerie Willy painting one her animal pieces in her Pomona workshop and in front of one of the kilns, hand-built by her very talented husband Phil. The kiln will resist about 600 firings before being rebuilt. Top right: the number plate at the entrance of the property.

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MOW-VEMBERS ON AGAIN AT POMONA

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acing ride-on mowers is for the ‘adrenaline junky’, for the budget minded motor sport enthusiast, and has now attracted over 40 members to the local Sunshine Coast Mower Racers Club. This year, the third annual “MowVembers” race day will be held at Pomona showgrounds on Saturday 20 November from midday to 4pm.

Grab a old mower, take the blades off, get rid of the gear box, lower it, paint it and gear her up. You’ll be racing in no time.

Speeds these days are getting up to 80km/h, getting them on a tight track like Pomona, is just to slow them down!!

New SCMRC president Gary Boegheim, is planning to beat the Yanks for the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest ride-on mower in the world, he only has to beat over 170km/h, and this will happen in July 2011 at Lake Gairdner in S.A. Sponsorship or donations to accomplish this, will be welcome by all.

Our club is now involved with four affiliated clubs from Gold Coast to Bundaberg.

We are also looking to lease land around the Pomona Cooroibah - Yandina area, to set up a permanent home track, that could create potential for the club to apply for grants for the future of mower racing in S.E. Qld. If anyone knows of a area of five plus acres, for the club to lease (would $1500 p.a towards rates help?) would you please call Pete on 0400 709 012 or Kris on 0412 130 480 or visit www.scmrc.net and email them.

Note, Mow-Vembers is a “no alcohol” event, kids and families welcome. $5 per person entry fee. Food and drinks available for purchase on the day.

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inema Pomona Film Society meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7pm at the old Scout Den/new Lion’s Den, Cnr. Mountain and Hospital Streets, Pomona (turn left into Mountain St. from Reserve St., and it is up in front of you). Next screening is Tuesday 16 November at 7.00pm.

Faro - Goddess Of The Waters (Mali 2007 - PG - 96 mins). This drama from Africa is the story of a young boy, born out of wedlock, who becomes a figure of scorn and is driven from his village. On his return as a successful engineer - to find out the identity of his father - he sets himself to bring his village into the modern era. The film is about the necessary compromises that need to be made between tradition and modernity, so that life can go on.

New members welcome and can join at the door on screening nights. Doors open at 6.30pm. For more information ring 0408 879 679.

Something about Chooks!

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hen you enter the world of Valerie and Phil Willy in Pomona you don’t really know what to expect.

At the gate entrance you are greeted by a laughing kookaburra perched on the letter box and a clown-like bird on the number sign.

Then you know you are in for a treat! Because as you enter, art is everywhere! It’s like Ali Baba’s cave, the Willy’s world is filled with treasures that come from the heart, it is all about love and laughter.

Valerie Willy, ceramist artist, was born in Nottingham, England, and came to Australia at the age of six years. During years as an Occupational Therapist, school teacher, then full-time mother, clay has gradually assumed a major role in her life. Coming from Victoria, Valerie moved with her family to Ipswich, Fernvale and Gatton before finally settling in the Pomona area where she has been living from her art for 16 years with equally talented and ingenious husband Phil.

She started with stoneware, and has now moved to Raku fired clay. Raku is a Japanese word which means literally, “enjoyment” or “ease”. All the pieces are fired to 1050 degrees centigrade, and the post firing reduction gives the characteristic black crackle. Many surprises occur in the kiln with this style of firing, which makes it unpredictable and exciting. Each piece is unique and hand built.

On entering Valerie’s workshop you get to meet a flock of animals going from feathery ones like chooks (Valerie’s signature pieces), kookaburras, cassowaries, guinea fowls, owls, ducks or hairy ones like cats and dogs not forgetting cows and horses. They are all caricatures and when you meet them, they instantly make you feel like laughing.

That’s what Valerie loves about them. They bring joy to people’s life!

My favorites are the tower looking houses that reminds me of Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s buildings where the common themes utilised bright colours, organic forms, a reconciliation of humans with nature, and a strong individualism, rejecting straight lines.

If you’d like to meet Valerie you can get in contact by ringing 5485 2219 or email: willywilly@gotalk.net.au See photos colour page12.

You can also view Valerie’s work in the local galleries listed below: • Illume Creations in Mayfield Centre in Montville http://www.illumecreations.com.au • Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery at Hyatt Regency Coolum http://www.ardleighclevelandgallery.com • Noosa Regional Gallery Shop at Tewantin http://www.noosaregionalgallery.org • Tina Cooper Gallery at Eumundi http://www.tinacooper.com Article and photos Laetitia Hoffmann November 10, 2010 |

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OUR COMMUNITY Gympie Region Community Plan Project Release

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unique opportunity to help shape their future is being presented to residents of the Gympie

region.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Ron Dyne said, “I am pleased to launch the Gympie Region Community Plan project. Council is calling on all residents to get involved and participate in the development of this plan by providing feedback and input and so help to make a real difference to their community and or region.”

“Your Voice, Our Future is the theme for our community plan. This plan will belong to the community and focuses on what residents value about their community, how they would like to see the region in 20 years time, opportunities for our region, what we have learned and what needs to be done to help achieve our vision,” said Mayor Dyne.

Feedback from all in the community is critical, as this plan will guide actions by local and state government offices, the private sector and the community to help maintain the vitality and growth of our region.

“The development of the Community plan is being facilitated

by Jim Cavaye of Cavaye Community Development. Jim has been working closely with Gympie regional councillors and staff to help determine the most effective methods to help develop our plan,” said Mayor Dyne.

A very important part of the launch of the plan’s consultation process has been a briefing session for key community contacts. This session was held to outline and discuss the most effective ways to engage with and involve the community to ensure that maximum feedback is received.

Residents will be able to provide feedback through personal contact with councillors and community representatives, online through Gympie Regional Council’s website and by completing and posting feedback forms back to Council.

Forms will be available through all Council offices, Council libraries, swimming pools, the Gympie Regional Gallery and through the Youth and Community Development Directorate Mellor Street Gympie.

It’s Your Voice, Our Future - help make the Gympie Region Community Plan exceptional!

YOGA AT BROOLOO Small group classes promote selfeducation and general well-being.

Whilst honouring each student’s ability as much as possible. Classes are held in a private studio Tuesday and Thursday nights in Brooloo. Personal tuition by appointment.

Call Maureen on 5484 5848.

he trend towards ‘user pays’ has made new home ownership increasingly prohibitive and is inequitable.

Ensuring an adequate supply of quality affordable homes is perhaps the foremost challenge facing Australia today.

There is a chronic and growing shortage of housing in Australia. During the past few years we have built substantially fewer homes than are needed. The housing backlog is approaching almost 200,000 dwellings and will multiply in the years ahead regardless of whether or not we have a ‘big’ or small’ Australia.

The industry has capacity to build more homes so what are the obstacles to increasing housing supply?

One substantial supply side obstacle is the proliferation in recent years of the ‘user pays’ upfront approach to physical and social infrastructure provision. Infrastructure, enjoyed not only by the new land buyer but also by the whole community and future generations, is paid for by a small group rather than the whole community. The cost of infrastructure in embedded in the price of new land, causing that price to double in many cases.

This inequitable infrastructure funding model is considerably adding to the price of new housing as well as reducing the supply of new housing.

There are a plethora of reasons why there have been an insufficient number of homes built in recent years. Many of these reasons relate to obstacles preventing an adequate supply of new homes, such as lack of readily available land and local government planning delays.

Several years ago the south-east corner of Queensland began to follow the Sydney model and infrastructure taxes and charges have increased considerably. This situation has escalated more recently and a number of local councils have started to increase their development contribution requirements as a result of changes to state planning laws. The increases in contributions have been approved by the state government.

So new houses don’t get built and this exacerbates the shortage and puts pressure on existing house prices and on rents. Solving the problem of infrastructure funding would arrest and reduce the relative affordability gap and set the nation back on track to eliminate the growing housing shortage.

Finding a viable alternative is inescapable and involves a change of thinking as to how we fund infrastructure debt and how it can be serviced.

Article published HIA’s Housing Magazine Sept 2010 Provided by Valley Homes Qld

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adventure on Saturday 20 November. Will I be taking my new friend with me?

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he Brooloo community gathered at the grounds of the Brooloo hall on Tuesday 19 October, to explore the initiatives presented by Rose and Robyn from Southern Cross University. These have been developed after consultation with the various communities.

Brooloo community decided to present a light meal from ingredients grown in our area where possible and the result was outstanding.

From handmade cheese, biscuits, oven baked locally grown potatoes, duck egg bake, salads and fruits from the trees. They all made for a taste sensation and showed what can be achieved with a little planning and creativity.

The presentation from Rose and Robyn was then discussed and after agreement on what would be the community’s projects, names and leaders were nominated to implement the tasks. It was highlighted that we can achieve a lot of things without having to look for funding and grants. The suggestion that we identify a project and then implement it in small stages is one way of doing this.

Please phone 5484 5662 to claim him - and you’d better know exactly what he says!

COORAN ECO MARKETS and LIVE MUSIC

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ooran Eco Markets is on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month and it needs you. We are a small organisation putting a face to the community in Cooran and are reaching out for more support to invent its future.

The last twelve months has seen some soul-searching and have now come to a crossroad which also includes the redesigning of the entire park’s landscaping and ergonomics.

Some of the projects identified were, walking trails around Brooloo, to enable families to explore and get fit, without having to walk our road verges. Another project was to identify and implement a plan to make full use of the lands and assets surrounding the Brooloo Hall. It was also identified that we have a large artist base, from music, ceramics, glass, cooking and many more crafts and that we could build on this to attract visitors to our community.

If you believe in community building, believe in looking out for your neighbour, believe in working together then come along and get involved. Your ideas, expertise and friendship are welcome. Cooran Eco Markets is known for its music: Steve Apirana, Brad Smith, The Coorantics, Mat Harisin Band - to name a few - keep the air filled with beautiful music from early morning till lunch and there is always a great cup of coffee from Alicia - and homemade cake to go with it.

The fist investigation took place on Sunday 24 October with an enthusiastic band of adults, children and canines, exploring the old rail line from Brooloo to George Burtenshaw Park. This has enabled the trails group to identify trails and decide on a strategy to implement them in stages.

If you need a massage you can get the best one on the coast from Jak for $1 a minute. You can have waffles for breakfast: come and have breakfast in the park, under the trees, meet some of your neighbours, buy your supply of fresh vegies for the week and have an enjoyable morning of good food, good music and friendly chatter.

The activities of the Brooloo community can be viewed online at www.brooloocommunity.weebly.com

Saturday 20 November: A date to remember! well known local band Chardonnay Sippers and playground mural unveiling.

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ave you lost your cockatiel? A very friendly male cockatiel has decided to befriend me and if no-one claims him, I’ll be taking him with me when I go. I’m housesitting on a farm near Brooloo and the owners here may not want the responsibility of a demanding pet bird - though I am loving it.

He arrived on Thursday 14 October and has made himself quite at home. I’ll be moving on to my next house-sitting

For inquiries ring Shayne (for stalls) 5485 2767 • Steve (for musos) 5485 0332. New stallholders and musos always welcome !

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OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s Way

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ary Valley land update Following on from a number of inquiries from people interested in purchasing Mary Valley land bought by the State Government when the dam proposal was on their agenda, I have met with senior government staff to discuss the Valley property.

Advisers told me that the government is currently negotiating with a number of Valley residents who have expressed an interest in re-purchasing their properties.

Once these negotiations are finished and the government has finalised an assessment of the rest of the land and addressed possible environmental and recreational opportunities for the Valley they will then progressively multi-list the Mary Valley properties with local agents.

I reiterated to the Government the need to include the Upper Mary Valley area of Kenilworth in the eligibility criteria for Regional Queensland home grant assistance.

Anyone interested in purchasing any of the former dam properties when they are returned to the market should speak with local real estate agents to see if they have been approved by the Government to market these properties.

Kenilworth Ambulance petitions In an attempt to build the case for a future Kenilworth Ambulance station I have endeavoured to gather statistics to compare the call-out rates of our First Responder Group with small Ambulance services in Queensland. I asked the Minister for Emergency Services in Parliament for this information, and he has advised that our volunteer First Responders “attended 131 calls for ambulance assistance in the 2009-2010 year, equating to an average of one response every two or three days”. The Government claims the area is adequately serviced by the district ambulance

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Fire Ban period cancelled A State Government-declared Fire Danger Period from late August to January 2, 2011, has been cancelled because of the unusually early rain and early start to the storm and cyclone season in Queensland.

The government introduced restrictions on all outdoor fires during the fire danger period, requiring a permit for any outdoor fire. This restriction period was cancelled as of October 22. Fire permits are still required for open fires that are larger than two metres square.

This is the first year the government has introduced a fire danger period in an effort to reduce the risk of bushfires.

I would urge residents to remain prepared for bushfires if conditions change during the summer months ahead.

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Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy Yoga held classes Yoga classes in:-held in:- meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday 16 December, from 10am.

Kenilworth on Mondays 1.00-2.30pm Kenilworth on Mondays 1.00-2.30pm To organise an appointment call my Ridgewood on Thursdays 9.30-11.00 Ridgewood on Thursdays 9.30-11.00 Nambour office on 5441 6933. on 10.30-12.00 Fridays 10.30-12.00 and Imbil onImbil Fridays and on Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm on Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm

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Woolooga-Cooroy South Powerline While the minister still hasn’t made a decision on the preferred location of the Woolooga-Cooroy South powerline, I have presented further petitions signed by 204 petitioners to Parliament for the Minister’s consideration.

The petition presented requests that the House intervene and have Powerlink withdraw its EIS for the proposed Woolooga to Cooroy South until proper and adequate studies are performed, and to genuinely investigate the lower cost, lower environmental and social impact alternative alignment along the Bruce highway where a designated infrastructure corridor already exists and which is currently undergoing upgrade.

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stations at Nambour, Maleny, Cooroy and Pomona and the Sunshine Coast community helicopter.

Irrespective of the minister’s response, I have presented to Parliament further petitions signed by more than 1000 petitioners, reminding the government that this call for an ambulance station is being supported by many people who live in and visit the Valley.

Thank goodness we have a wonderful team of First Responders who volunteer their time to help locals and visitors when they are in need of help.

For information further information please ring For further please ring Amrit (Lynne) 5484 5006 Amrit (Lynne) on 5484on 5006

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hile Moy Pocket residents and other users of hinterland roads were expecting a decision soon on the controversial Orica explosives store and distribution outlet in the hinterland, a technicality has meant that the application has had to be re-advertised.

The application attracted a wide spectrum of over 160 objections and two petitions against it when it was advertised back in August, and local resident Ian Mackay says the readvertisement will be bound to raise a few questions for those who submitted.

“The key question will be whether there is a need for fresh submissions but I’ve been assured by both Council and independent planners that, while fresh submissions are possible, all earlier submissions remain valid and will be fully considered by Gympie Regional Council when assessing the application. As well as this, I’ve been repeatedly reassured that earlier submitters also retain full appeal rights,” Mr Mackay said.

“The sign went up again outside the quarry on Monday 25 October and the closing date for submissions is November 12, which means a decision is unlikely before the new year,” Mr Mackay said.

Mr Mackay says the full application is available for perusal at the council office in Gympie and he assumed the updated file would be available on CD as it had been previously.

He said the Stop Press website www.stoppress.com.au would be updated in line with the re-advertisement. For further info contact Ian Mackay on 5446 0124.

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SLOW FOOD SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND

rish and Bruno Gabbana have supported their family by market gardening for over 25 years. They are on Eumundi Market every Saturdays and Peregian Market, 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Bruno just loves growing things and it is a rewarding experience to produce healthy food and watch families grow with you.

There is pressure when selling to the larger markets. Direct to the public means you can introduce new varieties and have greater control over what is produced.

Slow Food would like to highlight a new producer every month. So if you grow locally and want people to know about it, let us know.

Dagun growers market to return!

Are you interested in a locally grown, seasonal produce market providing organic food for your family? The highly successful Dagun Market was supplying more than 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables from within a 50 km radius. The trademark “CareFarmed” was registered so that customers could be assured that they were buying ‘clean’ produce with stock clearly defined (certified organic, CareFarmed, conventional), so that customers could make informed choices.

Anyone interested in joining the team to produce fresh produce for the weekly market please contact Elaine Bradley on 5484 3749 or Lesa Bell on 5488 6595.

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WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sun safe kids at Kenilworth A new shade structure at the Kenilworth Town Park will ensure sun safe play for children at this popular spot. Work has started and weather permitting, is expected to be complete by 17 November.

Make worms work for you Learn how to recycle organic waste using composting and wormfarms at a free workshop at your local library.

You will be helping the environment and your garden. Places are limited, so phone council on 5475 7272 to book.

New road markings New road markings aim to make roads safer for cyclists. A white bicycle symbol indicates an exclusive bicycle lane. A yellow bicycle symbol indicates a shared zone, while green paint indicates a potential conflict zone. Visit council’s website to find out more.

New water and sewerage funding program A new Water and Sewerage Funding Program will help eligible not-for-profit community organisations pay their water bills and become more water efficient. It will be offered in two rounds - the first closing 19 November. Visit council's website for more information.

Find a new path Collect a copy of the new Guide to walking tracks on the Sunshine Coast and choose from 27 different tracks— from beach, coastal, wetland, forest to scenic and lookout trails—that weave their way through wonderful natural coastal and hinterland environments.

Copies are available from council’s customer service centres, tourist information centres or by calling council on 5475 7272.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting

9am, 1 December, Caloundra.

Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting

1pm, 1 December, Caloundra.

Ordinary Meeting

9.30am, 8 December, Caloundra

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OUR COMMUNITY family day at Noosa Regional Gallery

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oosa Regional Gallery is conducting free creative activities for children on Sunday 14 November.

At the Paint, Frame, Shake and Create Family Day, children will be able to create their own masterpiece inspired by works in the Sunshine Coast Art Collection exhibition.

“Get Framed” will show children a simple way to mount their own art collection. They can then shake their way into creative bliss with simple shaker instruments.

To finish the creative fun, children can chill while having their face painted with calming sound waves and musical notes. A sausage sizzle will also kick off at noon on the family day.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College encourages both Primary and Secondary students to participate in the Tournament of the Minds competition as a way to enhance their academic potential by developing diverse skills; enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. Good Shepherd’s newest Australasian Champions have certainly mastered all of these attributes and we congratulate them on their outstanding success.

Who knows, Tournament of Minds today, one of the great problems facing mankind in years to come, their futures are boundless.

It’s always fun and it’s always busy, so don’t miss out!

For further information call the gallery on 5449 5340.

Current exhibitions on display until 21 November: Sunshine Coast Art Collection and Sound Mirrors by Leah Barclay.

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Back to Back Australasian Championships

ood Shepherd Lutheran College’s Secondary Maths Engineering team has taken out the Australasian Pacific Finals of Tournament of Minds (T.O.M.) in Darwin from the 21 to 24 October. The talented, hard working team have been crowned Queensland Champions for the past three years and now add a second, history making, Australasian Championship title to their impressive tally.

The students competed against a tough field of teams from schools across Australia, as well as Hong Kong and New Zealand. The problem titled ‘Kwon-tom Leap’ assigned the teams involved, “T.O.M. is launched causing a paradigm shift, changing the way the world views life”.

The seven innovative thinkers had to create a machine, an accompanying story line and wrap it all up in an entertaining presentation of their solution to the previously unknown problem. Following the pressure cooker three hours preparation time limit, team members; Crimson Dunstan, Hannah Shaw, Grace Gowland, Isaac Goesling, Monique Shroeder, Micheal O’Brien and Chevonne Nel were the only team whose machine successfully worked on the first attempt and their solution presentation was said to be outstanding by the judges, commenting that “it seems as though you have been practicing for weeks”, but of course they hadn’t, making their achievement even more remarkable.

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on’t miss the Mary River Festival on Saturday 13 November at Kandanga Recreation Grounds with performances starting at midday and going to 8pm.

Conondale Pool fundraiser

Zideco Blues Revue is on The Deck at Crystal Water on Saturday 20 November from 4pm - 11.30pm. The kitchen and bar will be raising funds for the local Conondale pool.

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ollowing a year plagued by wet weather, great weather was upon us for a wonderful weekend held on 30 and 31 October 2010. Interested club members participated in instruction in a variety of disciplines of the weekend including flatwork, dressage, equitation, showjumping, sporting and mounted games.

We would like to thank our President, Lyn Fitzer, in organising a number of quality instructors including Tanja Mitton, Rod Herman, Danielle Higgins, Jodie Marr and Cameron Lindsay. This was not only a valuable experience for our riders but also for our own club instructors assisting them to gain practical riding skills and demonstrate that you can always learn new things in both riding and different ways of teaching. Tanja Mitton also gave a thought-provoking talk on how we think and act affects our riding. Over the two days we rode for over ten hours and the one thing that stands out in my mind is the behaviour and attitude of our riders, they were respectful and enthusiastic in learning to strengthen their bonds with the ponies/horses.

Well done all!

Above: 5 year old Zoe Conroy take great pleasure in riding her mum’s horse... Catch me if you can Mum! Bottom left: Megan Lisett and Honey take a short break to give the legs a rest. Right: Erin Lisett and Flower concentrating during mounted games.

Not only did we have great fun riding, on Saturday night we held a fancy dress parade for Halloween, egg and spoon races, pumpkin tossing and mummy wrapping. All was great fun for the children and the mums were good sports in being wrapped in toilet paper although there were a few grumbles with the quality of the toilet paper used. Those who were brave enough spent the night at the grounds listening to possums run on the roof! They sounded gigantic!

KPC also had two riders represent Zone 6 at the recent Teams Dressage event held on the Gold Coast on 23 and 24 October. Ella Skoupy and Romeo (see photo below) competed in a team of Under 12 riders and placed 7th overall whilst Bret Lashmar competed in the Senior Team to place 2nd overall. Well done Bret and Ella.

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As the season is now drawing to a close with only a few competitions left, our minds turn to our yearly celebration of sharing our successes with each other. Although not much rest will be had this year with the 2011 season starting early in January with a mounted games clinic and equitation and showjumping competitions in the lead up to the PCAQ state event being held in Nambour at Easter.

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Janet

Kenilworth Realty

Katie

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth • Office 5446 0164 • Fax 5446 0742 email• kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com website• www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM $220 p/wk

Please call our office to discuss.

Commercial Property – Kenilworth Village Centre

Need to move your business into town? This property was previously used as a home based business and is already set up with a large separate air-conditioned studio, approved kitchen downstairs, separate workshop, fully furnished guest accommodation and double car parking under the house. The original three bedroom Queenslander is also spacious with extra rooms: large office and formal dining room. There are high ceilings, tongue and groove walls and timber floor boards throughout the home. When you are not working you can relax on the verandah and enjoy the rural views. This property is in a great location for your home based business with main road exposure and passing trade. The land is 1065m2 and zoned commercial Village Centre.

$420,000

Ideal home for families - Cambroon - $479,000 This property is a top location in Cambroon with spectacular rural views. The home is a lowest four bedroom brick with built-in robes to all bedrooms. The kitchen is combined with the family room and there is a separate dining room and lounge room. You can enjoy the views while you sit and relax under your own private patio area. The land is flat and useable with a lovely deep dam for the wildlife or stock. Extras include: chook pen, large Colorbond shed plus storage shed for bikes, mowers and tools. This property must be sold.

Solid Home in Conondale – beautifully presented

This lowset three bedroom block home is situated in the delightful country town of Conondale.

This home is ideal for the young family wanting to live in a community minded town within easy walking distance to the school, local shop and pool. Set on 2491m2, there is lots of room to move. Tend to the chickens and collect the eggs. Nurture the vegies and herbs already planted. There is slate floor to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, floating timber floor to lounge room and carpet to all bedrooms. The kitchen, living and dining areas are open plan with French doors leading out to an under-covered entertaining area. The kitchen is country style timber with modern kitchen appliances. The gardens are park-like with beautiful large trees spaced over the back yard. Lots of car accommodation and all sealed roads for easy access. This property is well maintained and lovingly looked after.

Your own Sherwood Forest - Cambroon

Great value for money - inspect today$592,000 $390,000

Right on the Mary River $418,000

Sunstrip Printers 07 5441 1611

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This 6.87 acre property has its own private forest of cabinet timbers nestled on the beautiful Mary River. There is a three bedroom home with large rear deck which overlooks the property. You could be self sufficient here and grow your own veggies and add to the already established fruit trees and get a cow or two for the grassy areas. Or if you are looking for that weekend escape then this one could also be for you – take in some canoeing or swimming.

There is an underground pipe from river up to the house giving you that extra water supply needed for your gardens. This property is fenced on two sides, has a double garage and the school bus is at the front gate. All inspections are by appointment so call today.