Mary Valley Voice November 21 2012 - Vol.22 No.21 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KENILWORTH STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AWESOME ART AUCTION FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER

he students of KSCC have been busy preparing works of art to showcase at their very first Art Show. New principal Micheal Grogan is impressed with the students enthusiasm and says “we are all excited at securing such a venue! The children’s works will be proudly displayed in the beautiful old heritage listed barn at Kenilworth Homestead and sold via silent auction on the night. As well there will be priceless donated works by local and national artists from the recent Kenilworth Celebrates! exhibition fame and these will be auctioned live. Plus there will be live musical entertainment and a multi-draw raffle and all funds raised go to the school’s P&C.” Tickets at $10 include a glass of wine, bubbly or beer and great selection of Kenilworth Cheeses and antipasto platters. The barn bar will be open with beer, wine and cocktails so come along for a fun night out and be prepared to bid on some fantastic pieces. Kenilworth State Community College P&C extend a huge thank you to all artists, businesses and locals who are donating. Renown and awarded artists include: Pam Black www.pamblack-artist.com • John Corby www.johncorby.com.au • Corey Gill wood sculptor • Dennis Healy www.theartbox.com.au/Dennis-Healy • Dana Jensen www.tokaniarts.org • Brett Jones www.seaofpain.com • Birgit Kerr www.funkycowgirlsgallery.com.au • Grace Paleg www.gracepaleg.com.au • Colley Whisson www.colleywhisson.com • John Wilson www.johnwilsongallery.com KSCC art auction business sponsors are: Abbey French Polishing www.abbeyfurniturerestorations.com • Affordable on Elizabeth www.affordableonelizabeth.com.au • Booloumba Creek Farm Stay 5472 4084 • B&T Excavations, Kenilworth 5446 0404 • Johannas Designs, Kenilworth 5472 3498 • Kenilworth Bakery 5446 0172 • Kenilworth Butchery 5446 0271 • Kenilworth Hotel www.kenilworthhotel.com.au • Kenilworth Medical Centre 5446 0343 • Kenilworth Homestead - www.kenilworthhomestead.com. au • Kenilworth Pharmacy 5446 0356 • Kiel Mt Colours, hand painted fabrics www.kielmt.com • Kenilworth Cheese Factory www.kenilworthcountryfoods. com.au • Yabbaloumba Retreat www.yabbaloumbaretreat.com.au ...and more sponsors daily. M A R K T H E D AT E A N D P I C K U P A B A R G A I N !

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Planning Scheme on display Council’s Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme is on public display until Friday 14 December. View the draft on council’s website, attend a local information display or visit your nearest council ofﬁce or library—you can also phone 5475 PLAN for further details. Have your say on this blueprint for the future of the Sunshine Coast.

Help council gauge the rain What's your rain gauge been telling you lately? If you keep a record of rainfall on your property, measured on a daily basis at approximately the same time, council invites you to share it with them. Mail digitised data to hydrology@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or contact council to ﬁnd out more.

Grants for community projects Could grants funding help get your project off the ground? The Community Grants Program and the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) are open for application until 5pm Saturday 1 December. Visit council’s website for details and to apply or call a grants ofﬁcer 5441 8616 for advice or help.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth and public transport

period. Motor cars, boats and horse wagons utilised to affect the journey. The importance of the service provided by numerous transport drivers to this district is generally not recorded. The Kenilworth Museum is endeavouring to gather more information on the early coach and carrier services in the district. Kenilworth township was serviced by Sims Bros Transport, “Pop” Roberts, the Purdon brothers, the Welsh brothers and Arnold Rodgers. Obi Obi, Kidaman Creek and Coolabine also had cream carrier services that also brought mail and groceries. If anyone has a story or photographs connected to these public services please forward them to PO Box 166, Kenilworth or by email to kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc.

ut what of this Upper Mary Valley country today? It is in a kind of no-man’s land, being the junction of four Parishes, two Counties, three Shires, and three State ‘Stop Press’ Kritta meets the Mayor Electorates. These words were written in 1950 to emphasise in Kenilworth Park the sense of isolation felt by many of the residents. This sense was accentuated by the limited public transport n Sunday 11 November at a meet and greet with available in those times. the residents of the Kenilworth area, the Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamesion and five councillors met The first public transport in Kenilworth established by Mr the Kenilworth Kritta. The Kritta was assured by the mayor J. C. Hassall was a coach run from Mt Ubi selection to that the protection of Krittas and their habitat in the Mary Eumundi which commenced in 1899. The length of time Valley was a top priority for his Council. taken for the coach run is recorded in the listing of the mail times in The Chronicle July 13, 1912 p 4. The Mail coach departed Eumundi on Monday, Wednesday and Friday via Mt Eerwah arriving at Murray’s at 1pm for Belli Park (via Oakey) 3.30pm, Gheerulla 6.15pm, Kenilworth 7pm terminating at Mt. Ubi at 7.15pm. The return trip times were:- depart Mt Ubi 5.45am, Kenilworth 6am, Gheerulla 6.45am, Belli Park 8.30am arriving at Eumundi by noon. There are numerous references in the 1924 Diary of Winnie Sims to visitors and goods arriving on the coach. The following entries indicate the impact of bad weather and poor roads on the coach service:February 26, 1924 Humphrey (Hassall) took the horse coach as far as the hall this morning to catch Harry Gordon. He is running four trips a week while the roads are so bad. May 13, 1924 It was still wet. The coach got home at about half past four. Jack Hassall and their man, Joe, were driving. They had great trouble with the chains. On the front page on The Nambour Chronicle (4.2.1927) it DAGUN GROWERS MARKET was reported that there was dislocation of the Kenilworth The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit bus service because of heavy rains. The service was partly and veg around. Dagun Growers Market maintained by means of relays between the flooded After the AGMthe therecreeks will be a BBQ every Saturday from 2pm. Ph 5484 3749 • creeks, horses being brought into service where LUNCH at 11.30am to be followed www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest were too high for motors… Dr Casey had an unenviable by the ANNUAL CITY V COUNTRY updates on FaceBook. trip from Eumundi to attend Mrs H. Fritz during the wettest BOWLS MATCH.

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special thanks must go to the Sunshine Coast Council for their generous and continuing support through their Community Funding Program. This grant has assisted with administration costs with Kenilworth Information Centre. Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, its members and volunteers of the Information Centre greatly appreciate SCC’s support and look forward in continuing this partnership. Do you have a spare few hours? The centre needs additional volunteers, it could just be once a week, once a fortnight or once a month, please contact 5446 0122 or call in. You will love it! The centre is a member of Volunteering Sunshine Coast. Pat Yates KIC Subcommittee Coordinator

There are planning changes proposed for Kenilworth, so it’s important for everyone in the community to have a look and have your say. We urge everyone to go to the Planning Display at the Kenilworth Library on Tuesday 27 November 2.00pm to 6.00pm. We will not have a separate Community Forum for November, as we encourage everyone to participate in this instead. Your feedback needs to be in council by December 14. Gheerulla Hall Cent Sale on Friday night 7 December at 6.30pm. Come along and support the Gheerulla Hall. You haven’t lived if you haven’t been there! The world’s best and cheapest raffle marathon. Great bargains at absurd prices. It’s a great cause, and businesses and individuals can get behind and donate prizes. See you there! And don’t forget to login to the Chamber Facebook page! Visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/KenilworthChamber-of-Commerce-Citizens-inc/145144295627629 Pete Cusack President of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Inc. PO Box 69, Kenilworth QLD 4574. Ph. 07 5446 0211

here’s never a quiet moment in Kenilworth, with Christmas nearly upon us. The Chamber Christmas Dinner will be on Wednesday 12 December, starting at 6.00pm. So mark this date on your calendars. Tickets will be available soon from the Info Centre and other outlets. More details to follow in the next issue of the Mary Valley Voice. Watch this space! The LIVING TREASURE awards are presented at this dinner. If you have any nominations, please forward them to Kenilworth’s Living Treasures, Kenilworth and District Chamber of Commerce and Citizens, PO Box 69, Kenilworth 4574. Details of this award were in the MVV issue of 24 October 2012, or talk to Loli at Boxells Real Estate. Congratulations to all involved in Chicks in the Sticks! An absolutely superb achievement with over $5,000 raised, nearly twice as much as last year. With sponsors ranging from Toowoomba to Brisbane, and parties of people coming especially from Brisbane, it’s becoming a signature event, and will clearly go from strength to strength in the future. It’s great to see businesses in a small town cooperating to create a great five star experience for locals, and benefitting the wider community as well. Again, well done to the organisers for your all your hard work. There are also some upcoming events you shouldn’t miss out on - load up your calendar with these dates now. Kenilworth State and Community College Parents and Citizens are presenting their first fundraising Art Auction on Friday 23 November at The Homestead, in the heritagelisted Barn. Some well-known and award-winning artists have donated paintings, along with the students. Here’s a chance to obtain a work of art that may be worth thousands in the future, and have fun with the thrill of bidding at an auction! Rounded out with cheese, antipasto platters, wine and raffles. Contact the school for more details or to buy your tickets. There is a new Planning Scheme for the Sunshine Coast, and the draft is out now, and available from council’s website http://www.kenilworthguide.org.au/documents/ kenilworthdraftplan2012.pdf

The Mary Valley Voice Roll of Recognition

n order to acknowledge as many folk as possible who have been associated with The Mary Valley Voice, we invite you to submit your name and/or names of anyone else who has helped in any way over the past 21 years. MVCNA thanks sincerely the valued contributions of the following people:Tom Hampstead, Past President Pat Hampstead, Past Secretary/Treasurer Kathleen Redman, Past Treasurer Carmel Dobson, Past C’tee Member Blair Meldrum, Past Committee Member Carol Gilmour, Past Treasurer Sally Mackay, Proof reader Please contact us at PO Box 158 with names so we can say “ Thank You”.

MINOR GRANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

VCNA has been successful in obtaining a Sunshine Coast Council Minor Grant to buy a computer and printer to assist with the operation of the Mary Valley Voice. Our sincere thanks to the SCC for the receipt of these grant funds. Thank You, Sunshine Coast Council !

KENILWORTH CHAMBER COMMERCE The Chamber invites all members and guests to their Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 12 December from 6.00pm at Bellbird Creek Teahouse. The LIVING TREASURE will be presented. Tickets available from the Information Centre and other outlets. November 21, 2012 |

MARY VALLEY New Search for Unique Gastric Brooding Frog

he Gastric Brooding Frog (Rheobatrachus silus) was first discovered in 1973 in the Conondale Ranges and disappeared around1981. The frog is unusual for living underwater. It does not hop or jump on land but swims strongly to get around. It is most famous, however, for being the first animal ever known to carry its young in its stomach. Dr Glen Ingram, one of the first people to discover and study the frog writes, “The frog apparently went extinct in the early 1980s, even so, I still pray that this is not so; that somewhere, in the large swathe of rainforest in the Conondales, the females are still sitting in their rock pools with their big tummies full of babies waiting to be birthed by vomiting”. Queensland University of Technology researchers could soon have sound reason to believe this unique gastric brooding frog still exists in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Using world-first, QUT-developed, environmental acoustic sensor technology, a QUT team of researchers is placing the continuous recording devices near creeks in ten locations on private land in areas around the Conondales in the hope of recording the frogs’ call. The unassuming, small, brown frog has a strange way of parenting, the female gastric brooding frog swallows the fertilised eggs which secrete a substance that turns off her gastric juices. The eggs then gestate in her stomach and are born as fully formed froglets. With the help of Queensland Parks and Wildlife staff, the team has already placed some acoustic sensors around the two creeks in the Conondale Ranges where the frogs were last spotted and is currently analysing nearly 4000 hours of sounds captured on the recordings. The call of the gastric brooding frog sounds like “a washboard in a bush band”, says QUT’s Dr Michael Towsey, who has built software that can scan and identify the call of the gastric brooding frog.

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“South East Queensland has 71 species of frogs and of those, seven have a similar call to that of the gastric brooding frog. We can identify the gastric brooding frogs’ call, however, because its dominant frequency is two and a half octaves above middle C.” Dr Towsey said. “The software can filter out the sound of the water and automatically home in on the frogs particular frequency”. “The accuracy of the scanning software means that there will be no observer bias or subjective identification of the calls and our system can record and monitor 24/7,” he said. Drawing of the Gastric Brooding Frog by Elli Schlunke.

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MARY VALLEY RATTLER NOTICE

he Valley Rattler has received advice from the Rail Safety Regulator that the current suspension of passenger operations will continue. The prime cause of the derailment was an inadequate repair of equipment by a previous owner. However the Regulator advised that the event highlighted a number of issues which they require to be addressed prior to a recommencement of passenger operations. This includes inspection and maintenance procedures for vehicles and track, and resources for track upgrades. The Rattler Office is forwarding the advice to Management Committee members, at the same time taking up the offer from the Regulator to meet to clarify issues and expectations. We are aware of the keen public interest in the future of the Rattler and will be updating through facebook and the media as the situation develops. No timeline is available as yet. The public should be aware onrail vehicles will still operate, so please take care at level crossings.

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Come on up and join in the festivities. The first hamper draw will be held on Saturday night during December 1 event. The All Stars Showband will be entertaining us from 5.30pm. There is a rumour that Santa may be visiting early to cheer up all those wonderful children. Many shops will stay open until 5.30pm whilst Santa’s Workshop will be run by the Woodies in the nearby St Mary’s Hall. There will be a sausage sizzle run by the Montville Rural Fire Brigade or make a special night of it and book dinner in one of the nearby cafes and restaurants. The Montville Chamber of Commerce has organised a lucky shoppers’ draw again this year. If you spend more than $25 in any of the participating shops and cafes, you will be given a free entry coupon in the hamper draws. The competition is already in full swing with many Montville, Mapleton and Flaxton retail outlets participating. Hamper prizes include gift vouchers from many of the local Mapleton and Montville eateries, accommodation and day spa packages, cooking classes, shop vouchers and gifts from local stores. Three hampers will be drawn on December 1 with the second draw on Sunday 19 December during the Community Carols on the Montville Green. Escape the silly season shopping centre frenzy this year. Come on up to the Hinterland to shop locally and find unique gifts which say you care. www.montvilleguide.com.au www.hinterlandtourism.com.au 2010 Shutterbug Photography

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MARY VALLEY ANNE ST HOUSE IS GOING TO AUCTION ON SUNDAY AT 2.00 PM, 25 NOVEMBER

his unique Retro residence in Kenilworth township has been transformed since Denise has had her massive renovation done. “I lived in my motorhome for 10 months with my dog while helping the builder and tradies around the place. However I am packed up and ready to go and just waiting for that sold sign. These days I am involved in my fabric printing and have engaged an Auctioneer for the day of auction. The house was plain with lots of additional add-ons when I started out and it was previously owned by a couple who were here for 30 years. You can’t really appreciate what it was like without the ‘before’ photos and the enormous challenge it was, and now the next owner will have the benefit. Special thank you to all the tradies who helped me take it from zero to hero. For everyone who sees it they are amazed by the results.” says Denise. For those on the lookout to invest or settle quickly, Denise invites everyone to come along and have a look at what she’s done and be at this Sunday’s auction to win a dinner for two. Further details phone Denise on 0418 738 956.

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After doing a major renovation and transforming this Retro, sought after 60’s house, the owner is letting it go. It’s now a brand new home, it’s been her “Pride and Joy” to bring it back to original. “She is liquidating assets to move on to the next adventure!”

A quality renovation throughout. Three good size bedrooms, two with fully built-in cupboards, polished timber ﬂoors, and original ﬁreplace in lounge. A full length wide covered entertaining deck at rear enjoys distant mountain views, cool easterly breezes and leafy surrounds. There’s air conditioning in lounge and fans in all rooms. All windows are screened throughout. A high carport accommodates car or motor home, caravan or boat. There is easy drive through level access to the fully fenced back garden. An additional bonus on this 1012m2 block, is current council approved plans for a 7 x 3.5 metre, one bedroom self contained studio/ cabin at the rear, including laundry. All the plumbing, gas, electrics are in place to commence. As rental and holiday accommodation in Kenilworth is scarce, this could be an additional regular income for the lucky purchaser.

Literally a hop skip and jump to pretty Kenilworth Township, to enjoy lunch at one of the cafes, a coffee at the bakery or ice cream at the cheese factory. It’s close to the library, the school and a few minutes pleasant walk to the river. Also there are approved plans for an additional carport, at rear of yard, and there’s ample space for a shed if needed. A perfect weekender, investment property, ﬁrst home or retirement house, with added potential for further income, this property offers many options.

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Drought-breaking rain fails to dampen festival spirits

uch-needed rain on Saturday wasn’t exactly what Mary River Festival organisers were hoping for, but it failed to dampen the spirits of those attending the event in Kandanga. Festival organiser Joolie Gibbs said the festival, now into its fifth year, had gone from strength to strength, adding that while the rain may have affected the numbers attending, it hadn’t prevented the show from going ahead as planned. The festival had spread this year down onto the grassy slope towards Kandanga Creek and had market, food and information stalls and workshops around almost the entire perimeter of the Kandanga recreation grounds. With a packed program of music and dance on or in front of the main stage, the new addition of a speakers’ tent, a theatrette and an oral history booth, there was no shortage of things to do and see. The sound crew reverted to a wet weather plan and the top music line-up, which included Catalysta, Lee T-Bone Turner, the acclaimed Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson, Brisbane solo guitar maestro John Malcolm as well as last year’s favourite (and appropriately named for a river festival) Floating Bridges, didn’t miss a beat. The undoubted highlight, though, was the evening Sounds of Mary performance which was specially prepared for the event and made possible through Festivals Australia funding. Featuring a giant eight metre-long lungfish, a veritable school of illuminated Mary River Cod puppets, all created from recycled plastics designed to highlight the laser lights shone on them, Giant Barred Frogs and a massed assemblage of turtles, the performance held a captivated audience spellbound. “Sometimes we say this festival runs on the smell of an oily rag,” Joolie said, referring to its low budget, “but really it runs on the incredible generosity of individuals and businesses and other agencies who donate goods or lend equipment so that we can keep costs down to enable us to offer an affordable festival with an entry donation of just $2.” Acting as MC for part of the event, new MRCCC Chairman Ian Mackay said that while few begrudged the rain as it was much needed, it would have been particularly welcomed by the Mary River Turtles in the river as it would’ve acted as a stimulus for their annual nesting. “Just another reason to celebrate,” he said. “The timing of this festival marks Peter Garrett’s Remembrance Day announcement back in 2009, that consigned the Traveston Dam folly to it’s now-defunct status and granted a reprieve to the river,” he said. “While this festival partly celebrates the relief that his decision brought, it more particularly looks ahead to help us all become better custodians of this special river that runs through our midst.” Ian Mackay

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MARY VALLEY Kenilworth Kritta spotted at River Festival!

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he Kenilworth Kritta was seen putting some smiles on the faces of dozens of kids at the “Mary River Festival” at Kadanga on Saturday. The Kritta is starting to become somewhat ubiquitous in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland since first appearing at the Kenilworth Celebrates! art festival in September. Kritta’s manager Rod Bloomer says Kritta has a real love of everything of beauty including Art, Music, Kids and Women. He insisted on going to the ‘Mary River Festival’ despite the inclement weather and had a great time with the hundreds of like minded people. Mr Bloomer said “I

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KENILWORTH KPC NEWS

COME OUT TO PLAY WITH SANTA!

he weekend of 27-28 October was our Halloween Muster. On Saturday, small groups of 2-4 received instruction in dressage and flatwork with Linda PageBickley, jumping with guru Jim James, western trail with Melissa Flood and horsework with Nicole Law. The majority of members camped overnight at the grounds to partake in the pumpkin tossing and mummy wrapping. The mummy wrapping was hotly contested but eventually it was decided that Anna Henbury was the best wrapped “mummy” although some protested that toilet paper quality was a deciding factor. On Sunday, each rider had individual lessons with Linda, Jim and Melissa in their respective disciplines. The weekend highlight was the Halloween parade where riders and horses were dressed in all things scary and ghastly. The winners were sisters Jodie and Alice Gillis. Congratulations girls (and mum Paula for her handiwork). The weekend was a great time to socialise, where all pitched in and helped with gear and in the canteen. Discussions have already started on kicking off 2013 with a similar camp (weather permitting). On the same weekend, Jess Falconer and Romy McCullough headed off to Southport after being chosen to represent our Zone 6 in Dressage. Both girls had a very successful weekend with Romy placing 2nd in both her tests and Jessie placing 1st and 2nd in her tests. The girls competed against 16 other teams from around Qld. Jess’s team came first overall in 13 to 17 years old and Romy’s team came fourth overall.

e prepared for Kenilworth’s annual community Christmas Eve party at the showgrounds on Monday 24 December, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm. Free entertainment and rides for children of all ages with ever popular bucking bull, giant slide, merry-goround and jumping castles. The Kenilworth hall canteen will be selling BBQ burgers, chips and softdrinks. New locals and old friends are welcome to come along and see the community atmosphere that the town is renown for, rain, hail or moonlight, the show goes on. Santa arrives 7pm in the fire truck to distribute *presents to all the children at 7pm. Santa starts with the youngest and works his way through to the oldest with some big kids touching 70 years !

*By visiting any of the shops in Kenilworth displaying the “Santa shops here” sign, details will be provided to ensure that Santa does not miss your child at the Christmas party.

After Santa leaves, the monster Christmas raffle will be drawn. Prizes are donated by most of the businesses in Kenilworth including Affordable on Elizabeth, Boxsells Real Estate, Bellbird Creek Tea House, Johanna’s Designs, Kelli’s Place Hair Design, Kenilworth Butchery, Kenilworth Country Foods, Kenilworth’s Friendly Grocer, Kenilworth Garage and Tyre, Kenilworth Hall Committee, Kenilworth Hotel, Kenilworth Medical Centre, Kenilworth News, Kenilworth Pharmacy, Kenilworth Post Office, Kenilworth Realty, Kenilworth Rural Supplies, Kenilworth Seafood Van, McGinns of Kenilworth and Shed the Light Op Shop. Raffle tickets are available on the night from 5pm onwards. This is the major fundraiser to ensure that we will again be able to hold the Christmas Eve party next year. The raffle draw can last up to 30 minutes depending on the number of different prizes so stick around you might be lucky! Remember the presents system and if you can help out on the evening either setting up, cooking and serving or cleaning up, please contact either Tonia Murtagh at Boxsells 5446 0222 or Irene Symons at Kenilworth News 5446 0400. Photo top Rachel Law.

Deer Feeding Romy McCullough and Jacks Back, Jessie Falconer and Persian Charm

OCTOBER 2012 KENILWORTH 27mm over 5 days. 19mm of the monthly total fell on 1 day.

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November 21, 2012 |

OUR COMMUNITY

SWIM AND SURVIVE CAMPAIGN

ew campaign from Royal Life Saving calls for swimming lessons to become compulsory in all primary schools in the Mary Valley area. Royal Life Saving believes that the rapid increase in drowning in young adults aged 15-24 year olds is undeniably linked to a fall in the swimming and water safety skills of children in Australia over the past 10 years. In 2011-12 there was an increase of 25% in drowning in 15-24 year olds. 86% of these drowning deaths are males, with many drowning whilst swimming, boating or fishing with friends in the nation’s rivers, dams and at beaches. For several years now, Royal Life Saving has highlighted research showing that many children are leaving primary school without being able to swim 50 metres or float for 2 minutes; skills Royal Life Saving describes as a basic right of every child living in Australia and mandatory if we are to halve drowning by 2020. Royal Life Saving believes that there are groups of children who are swimming better and younger than in previous generations. These are children whose parents value and recognise the importance of swimming and water safety, have ready access to quality swim schools and instructors, and have the financial means to afford lessons and other activities that build confidence and skills in the water. However, we also see many children and many communities for which swimming and water safety is not accessible, not a priority, too costly or who are simply unaware of the benefits of programs such as Swim and

GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2013 Nominations are invited from residents and local clubs or associations throughout the Gympie Region for the following Awards to be made in conjunction with Australia Day 2013 celebrations:

• CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD • YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR • SENIOR SPORTS AWARD • JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD • SPORTS ADMIN AWARD • COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD • SENIOR CULTURAL AWARD • JUNIOR CULTURAL AWARD Nomination forms are available from the Council offices, libraries, gallery and the webpage www.gympie.qld.gov.au in the “What’s New” section, or contact Donelle Shaw on 5481 0668. Nominations close at 5:00 pm Monday, 10 December 2012 at the Council Offices, 242 Mary Street Gympie. 242 Mary St (PO Box 155), Gympie Q4570 Bernard Smith, Chief Executive Officer

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Survive. These concerns are well reflected in the Australian Water Safety Strategy, and should be a concern to us all. Royal Life Saving believes that parents, community organisations and the swim school industry should all commit to making swimming and water safety compulsory for all children living in Australia and has launched a national petition to gauge the level of feeling across the community. Royal Life Saving will raise the petition results with Governments across the country. To join the petition visit http://www.facebook.com/ RoyalLifeSaving/app_240327956093718

UNIQUE CASH and CARRY CHRISTMAS CERAMIC EXHIBITION AT GALLERY FRIT

he final exhibition at Gallery Frit for 2012 is a wonderful, colourful and eclectic collection of art pieces from across the visual arts spectrum, created by several artists who have been part of Gallery Frit’s first year, and will continue to be represented by gallery director, Christina Allen. You will find ceramic art, lovely mixed media paintings, ancient bead jewellery, linocut prints, and other quirky things functional and decorative. This exhibiton will be held in the new exhibition room, a recent addition to the main gallery, and there will be live music and light refreshment. All are welcome. Artists include Carol Forster, Megan Puls, Andrew Bryant, Sophy Blake, Isaac Patmore, Leisa Gunton, Ian and Audrey Gunn, Samantha Keane, Stephanie Outridge Field, Merrie Tomkins, Mary Bulloch, Wendy Hatfield Witt, Rainer Kruse, Nonie Metzler, Yeats Gruin, Helen Sattler and more. The show is put together with Christmas and gift giving in mind, is a cash and carry show which means if the purchaser wants to take the piece home with them on the night that is fine, or it can be collected up to as late as Monday 24 December in time to put under the tree. If you haven’t yet been to Gallery Frit please come and have a look at what we do here, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed and you may find an original treasure for the one you love. Exhibition opens on the Saturday 1 December at 5.30pm and concludes Monday 24 December at 3pm. Please note Gallery Frit will be CLOSED from Monday 24 December until Friday 01 March 2013 for further renovations and upgrade. For enquiries phone 07 5488 6975, or email muddygirl@maryvalleyartandcoffee.com

OUR POLITICS Rogo’s round-up

attended a Mary Valley Inc meeting recently and it was brilliant to see locals working together to make sure the future of the Mary Valley is the best it can be. I really like the new signage planned for the northern end of the valley and the theme, Come out to play. I’ll be looking into getting similar signage for the Conondale entry to the valley. The future of the Mary Valley Rattler remains uncertain and although the Kenilworth and Belli section of the area is not directly affected we have genuine empathy for our northern neighbours who value the economic and social benefits of this historic tourist railway. Apply now via council’s website for Community Grants and Regional Art Development Funds. Community Grants recognise the vital contribution that individuals, community groups and organisations make to the economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeing of Sunshine Coast communities. Community consultation and information about the Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme is happening at the library in Kenilworth on Tuesday 27 November from 2pm to 6pm. You’re feedback about this historic first plan for the whole region really is important and now is the time to get involved. Catch you in the valley. Cr Greg Rogerson

WELLINGTON’S WAY

chool awards ceremony It was a pleasure to be able to get along to my old school, Noosa District High, to be involved in the awards ceremony. Congratulations to the school on an excellent evening.

Belli Rural Fire Brigade I recently attended the Belli Rural Fire Brigade meeting where we discussed the expectation that we are in for an dangerous fire season. At the meeting we heard that we need to find a new Treasurer, as our current Treasurer, Kevin Nightingale, is relocating to Black Mountain. Kevin has been a member of the Brigade for nine years and during that time has held a number of positions, including Chairman, Treasurer and Training Officer. Kevin’s wife Narelle has also been a valuable member of the brigade and their shoes will be hard to fill. Kevin is also a teacher at the Kenilworth Community College, having taught there for nine years, while Narelle has been teaching at Cooroy for the past seven years. Next year Kevin will be teaching at Sunshine Beach and Narelle will be teaching at Noosaville. On behalf of our Community I say thank you to Kevin and Narelle for all you have done and wish you all the best in your new schools. Breast Cancer Fundraiser Jenny recently attended the “Chicks in the Sticks” cancer fundraiser at Yabbaloumba Retreat at Cambroon. She said that it was a great event for a great cause. Guests enjoyed a lovely High Tea and were entertained by the Cadenza Quartet. Congratulations to the organisers and definitely a date claimer for next year. Secret Dam agenda, or not? I introduced my (Mary River Dam Site) Amendment Bill 2012

into Parliament last week. The intent of my Bill is to remove the Traveston Crossing and Kenilworth Dam sites from the State Mineral Resources Act. For some time I have been calling on the State Government to remove these two sites from the Government schedules. I believe the Government is hypocritical in saying there will be no dam, while at the same time refusing to remove the Traveston Crossing and Kenilworth Dam sites identified in the Act. I hope my Bill will force the Government to take action and put an end to this matter once and for all. MP Peter Wellington

Cr Julie Walker DECEMBER Newsletter 2012

hristmas is fast approaching so I, along with my family, would like to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year. The new Mary Valley Link Rd at Traveston Crossing is getting close to opening and it is hoped that it will be open prior to Christmas. Don’t forget to tell your visitors and friends to use the “Mary Valley Exit 253” off of the Bruce Highway as this is the sign that is going to be displayed by Main Roads as the entry to the Mary Valley. All the directions to the individual towns will be signposted on the new link road. (A nice Christmas present for residents in the Mary Valley :-) Imbil First Response is calling for new responders. The Christmas holidays are on their way and we could use a couple of extra hands to help out over the Christmas holidays and beyond. This is a very worthwhile and rewarding volunteer service provided to the community. If your interested please contact Gavin at the Cooroy Ambulance Station on 0410 610 657. MRCCC held the recent AGM and with the ‘stepping down’ of Phil Moran, the former Chair I would now like to congratulate Ian MacKay on taking up the position of Chairman and wish Ian all the best for the next 12months. MRCCC are continuing to monitor the Mary River at the new bridge site at Traveston Crossing and will be working hard to protect the Mary River at the siting of the new Pickering Bridge at Moy Pocket in the not too distant future also. Imbil Rural Watch (part of the Neighbourhood Watch group) is working hard to keep the district safe. Come along and meet our members at our Christmas Function to be held in the Amamoor Hall on Monday 3 December starting at 7pm. There will be a large raffle and lots of Christmas Goodies at supper after our very short meeting. I recently attended a forum and rally at Boonah for the annual CMCA (Campervan Motorhome Club of Aust). I learnt many things on the day about how the trend to holiday and live in RVs is growing rapidly in Australia. I also learnt about how much money these travellers can input into a community. I believe this is something that we need to embrace instead of push aside so I will be working with council to see what can be done to encourage them to visit our lovely region. Don’t forget that your street numbers are available at council for free. If your road does not have the new numbering system let me know and I will see what I can do about it for you. Remember to display your numbers in a prominent place for emergency services so that they can find you easily in an emergency. Cr Julie Walker November 21, 2012 |

OUR COMMUNITY Mary Valley clubs win with sport coordinator assistance

ary Valley sports clubs are developing their sustainability for the future and winning grants with the assistance of the sport and recreation coordinator employed by Mary Valley Inc. The three-year role was funded under the Department of Communities, Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan program and MVI employed Jo Robey for the 2011-2012 year. With Mrs Robey taking leave to start her family, MVI has now employed Imbil resident Jan Watt for the remaining two years of the program. Ms Watt said she was looking forward to delivering on MVI’s goal to put as many clubs as possible through the program between now and when it finishes in 2014. She said Mrs Robey had commenced work with the clubs and that she was anticipating a busy time helping them achieve their identified goals. Ms Watt has an extensive background in working with organisations in relation to governance, capacity development, strategic planning and all aspects of operations, and is supported by post graduate qualifications in regional and community development. “My experience both as a grants and tender writer as well as overseeing Government grant funds will assist clubs to be in a competitive position for

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dwindling State and Federal funds,” Ms Watt said. She is also strong in marketing and communication and can assist Mary Valley clubs to increase their participation rates and build their clubs’ sustainability. Ms Watt was responsible for driving Gympie Regional Council’s (now discontinued) Sport and Recreation internal committee, and was elected as chair to the Wide Bay Burnett Sport and Recreation Committee due to her interest in working with the State to develop opportunities in the region. One regional achievement under her chairmanship was the development of the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Sport and Recreational Strategy which identified every sport in the WBB, clubs, facilities and future needs. Having previously delivered a Federal Government community capacity building project for Mary Valley organisations in 2003, Ms Watt said it was a major benefit to Mary Valley sports clubs to have a coordinator dedicated to them. “It is unprecedented in the valley to have a dedicated position for a cluster of clubs. The community is extremely lucky to have an organisation such as MVI working to deliver such programs for the community,” she said. There is a diverse range of sporting bodies in the valley and Ms Watt is initially working with the Kandanga Tennis Club, Conondale Pool Committee, Far-A-Way Endurance Riders Association, Mary Valley Recreational Trails Association, Valley Rangers Soccer Club, Imbil and District Amateur Swimming Club, Kandanga Bowls Club, Kandanga and District Amateur Swimming Club and the Kenilworth Bowls Club. You can contact Ms Watt on 0488 969 408.

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MOY POCKET

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MOY POCKET WITH ACREAGE: Four bedrooms plus ofﬁce. Two bathrooms. Inground pool. Shed and Tack Room. Fenced ﬁve acre block suitable for a horse. $365 per week

COOLABINE: Country cabin, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, study and covered BBQ area. Suitable for a single person. $170 per week

MALENY

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Here is your chance to get into the market at an affordable price. This property is located close to the school, Kenilworth Town Park and shops. This is a three bedroom home with built-ins to all bedrooms. Timber ﬂoors to main living areas and tiles to the wet areas. The bathroom has had a recent renovation and is fresh and bright. There are security screens to all windows and doors. The seller is committed to selling and will now look at offers. Price offers over $190,000.00

Now’s the time to buy – Offers over $190K Duplex Investment – Kenilworth – $360K

First time on the market! This property has two x three bedroom units both occupied with long term tenants on 12 month leases. This investment property is returning $440.00 per week in rent. The units are spacious, have single carports and their own private yards. They are in a quiet street within an easy walking distance to shops, school, parks and local swimming hole. All inspections are by appointment. Price $360,000.00

Elevated position above town – Kenilworth – $295K

Located at the top end of town is this three bedroom family home. The large living areas are all combined and work in well with the modern kitchen which opens out to the rear covered deck. You can overlook the yard and swimming pool and take in some rural views. Other features include: timber ﬂoors, wood heater, screens, single car accommodation under with storage area. Price $295,000.00

Obi Obi Creek on Boundary – $580K

This 80 acre property is located in a quiet valley in Coolabine conveniently located to Kenilworth and only 15 minutes to Mapleton. The property runs totally only solar power. There are three bedrooms to the home, open plan living areas and covered verandah on three sides. The land is fenced into 6 paddocks, with 3 dams, Obi Obi creek with 2 Ha irrigation licence. The property has been running cattle and is set up with yards and crush. There is a shed with workshop and a 3 bay carport. The owner is committed to selling and would look at offers. Inspections are by appointment. Price $580,000.00

KENILWORTH REALTY RENTALS FROM $220 p/wk. Ph 5446 0164 – Kenilworth $220 pw: THREE bedroom cottage on the outskirts of town. ► ► Brooloo $250 pw: THREE bedroom home, large front deck – school bus at front door. Brooloo $250 pw: Highset THREE bedroom home with views and large storage area under with car parking. Cambroon $280 pw: THREE bedroom home – master with Ensuite, verandah, two acres, lockup garage and room under the house. Kenilworth $285 pw: Private bush location, THREE bedrooms, family room and separate living areas. All properties Pets on Application. Contact Rental department for inspections. MVVOICE-2012©KREALTY-21NOVEMBER

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