Mary Valley Voice November 24 2010 - Vol. 20 No.22

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24 November 2010 Vol.20 No. 22

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth CC Christmas function Mary Valley new car club Golden wedding anniversary Kenilworth State College news__ 3 Kenilworth Christmas Eve party Kenilworth Pony Club news Blonde & Droughtmaster Sale Kenilworth October Rainfall______ 4 Historical Article G.A. Richards__ 16 Photos on the cover of the Gheerulla Hall have been kindly submitted by Jill Guldbransen

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OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall Christmas dance Gheerulla Hall Cent Auction_ __ 8 Good Shepherd School news Imbil Lutheran Church_ ______ 13 Imbil Christmas Carols night Jessie Wood’s 80th birthday Lady Gowrie Day Care Something for Amamoor kids__ 14 Wellington’s Way_____________ 15 Conondale Christmas dance___ 16 Local Markets_________________ 17 MV Traders ads______________ 7-8 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

POMONA Christmas Lunch Christmas Lights tour bus At the movie: Seraphine______ 17 MARY VALLEY Community Forum celebration___6 MV State College Trivia night MV Photography Club Mary River Festival 2010_________7 MV & Sth Com. Discussion____ 14 MV Orchards Field Day_______ 15 Mary River Fest. Award winners___ 18

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce and Citizens - Christmas Function

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he Annual Christmas function for the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce and Citizens will be held on Wednesday 8 December, 2010 at the Bellbird Creek Teahouse, MalenyKenilworth Road starting at 6.30 pm.

This function includes the presentation of the Living Treasure Award to worthy citizens of Kenilworth and district.

The cost of the function this year is $35.00 per person. This will provide attendees with nibbles on arrival, a choice of main meal, plus a choice of desserts. Alcoholic drinks are BYO and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations

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ifty years ago it was the sound of church bells that filled the air - 50 years on and it was the sound of laughter and reminiscing as Alan and Jean Beausang and 65 family and friends celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Kenilworth Bowls Club.

On 5 November 1960 Alan Beausang and Jean Rossow walked down the aisle at the Witta Lutheran Church and followed with a wedding breakfast at the then, Maleny School of Arts Hall. They spent many years on the Beausang family farm at Conondale before moving to Kenilworth in 1980.

Alan and Jean boast five children, and are the very proud grandparents of eleven grandchildren and one great-grandson (and counting)! Son Stan summed it up in his speech saying, “We knew how lucky we were to have such supportive and loving parents even back then”.

Bookings for the Christmas function together with payment can be made at the Kenilworth Realty. This needs to be finalised by Wednesday 1 December, 2010.

Reminder that nominations for the Living Treasure Awards close on Thursday 25 November 2010.

NEW CAR CLUB GETS INTO GEAR

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he recently formed Mary Valley Classic Car Club is moving up a gear as it plans for its major event – the Australia Day Car Show in Kenilworth on 26 January 2011.

President Steve Conway is pleased with the response so far from car enthusiasts and is expecting a very good turn - out on the day. “We’re looking forward to welcoming not only club members and other car owners but also many visitors who will see a range of beautifully restored vehicles. We can assure you of a good day out.”

Car Club meetings are held regularly at Kenilworth Hotel and new members are welcome.

For more details, contact Steve Conway at Kenilworth Hotel.

The celebrations were a wonderful tribute to a wonderful couple!

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Pipes and Drums Cops and Kilts Performance

n Tuesday 9 November, Kenilworth State Community College had the pleasure of watching the “Cops and Kilts” performance by the Queensland Police. The band was complete with a didgeridoo, drums, bagpipes, an electric guitar and a cow bell and the members were in traditional Irish dress.

The children thoroughly enjoyed various songs such as Limbo Rock, Bob the Builder and I Am the Music Man which were all performed with style and flare. Both students and adults were in awe of the talent displayed and it was the topic of conversation for the day!

Photo above: publican Steve and the winner of the $100 prize money at the the first Annual Australia Day Car Show last January.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party

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nce again, Kenilworth will be holding its annual Christmas Eve party at the showgrounds on Friday 24 December.

The evening starts at 5pm with free entertainment and rides for kids of all ages. The canteen will be operating and you will be able to purchase a wide variety of food and drinks. Bring your blanket, chairs and friends and find a spot on the oval for your picnic.

For those of you who are new to the district, this is a good opportunity to meet people and enjoy the community atmosphere that we encourage.

One of the highlights of the evening is the arrival of Santa to distribute presents to all the children at 7pm. Santa starts with the youngest and works his way through to the oldest. There have been years where Santa has distributed a present to a child over 70.

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 raffle will be drawn.

Prizes are donated by the majority of the businesses in Kenilworth and district. Raffle tickets will be available 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.

Put the date on your calendar and if you can help out on the evening either setting up, cooking and serving, or cleaning up, please contact either Tonia at Boxsells or Michael at the Kenilworth Post Office. Come along and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party. We hope to see you all there.

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB

ur last official muster was held on Saturday 13 November 2010. A fun, relaxing day was had with flatwork, jumping, sporting and team relays in bending, mugs, bounce pony. It was great to see the smiles on faces and the significant improvement made by each rider this year.

At the Zone 6 Gymkhana on Sunday 7 November, KPC won the Noel and Dot Howes Perpetual Trophy for 1st Place in March Past. Well done to all involved on the day with not only riding members, we also assisted Zone by providing workers for the day and prizes for the multidraw raffle. Congratulations to Romy McCullough, Jessie Falconer and Rachael Law for placing 4th, 2nd and 3rd in their respective 11 years, 13 years and Associates (17-26 years) divisions.

Well done to Jessie Falconer who competed as part of one of the Zone 6 teams in the Showjumping held at Caboolture on 12, 13 and 14 November 2010.

Our recognition of achievements for 2010 will be held on Saturday 4 December, then a short break over Christmas/ New Year with training commencing in early January and competitions in late January. Go KPC!

Blonde and Droughtmaster Sale

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he sale on 13 November was well patronised by many Mary Valley people interested in seeing quality cattle from the district. Two bulls and six females were sold on the day with some follow up sales expected by some of the exhibiters. The guess the weight competition, being a blonde x droughty bull and a blonde heifer, was won by Mrs Sue Ferris of Dagun with a combined weight of 876kg. The prize being a half litre Cydectin pour-on donated by Porter’s Rural Supplies of Kenilworth. Many thanks to all those who supported the day. Any cattle studs interested in exhibiting cattle next year are welcome to contact hvdiamond@bigpond.com or John Gilmour on 0417 601 020.

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COOROY Cooroy Chamber Christmas Party

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he Cooroy Chamber Christmas Party is always a bit of fun and a great way to network. It will be held on Tuesday 14 December at 6pm at the Cooroy RSL. It is only $25 for members and their employees and $30 for non-members and includes finger food, lucky door ticket and entertainment by popular local musician, Harii Bandhu. Bookings can be made at the Guardian Pharmacy before 10 December and you can pay by cash, credit card or direct deposit into the Chamber bank account.

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The Biggest Christmas in Cooroy Ever!

ach year Christmas in Cooroy has grown and this year thanks to funding from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council grants program and 27 corporate sponsors the event has spread across two days and incorporates Cooroy Lights Up! Of course all the same favourites are still on the program but there are also some exciting additions this year.

And at 7.30pm another new edition to the program will top off the evening - the Twilight Cinema at Cooroy Library Rooftop featuring the Christmas comedy film “Unnacompanied Minors” (PG). For a gold coin donation you can chuckle at the antics of five unaccompanied minors that are stuck at fictional Hoover International Airport for Christmas Eve. Then on Saturday 4 December the Poet’s Breakfast at Cooroy Hotel will kick off the day. For $30 you’ll get an amazing buffet breakfast and entertainment by four fantastic bush poets. Make sure you book! From 4pm in Apex Park there are free rides, face painting, loads of giveaways, local band Smokin Mirrors, a Santa visit and fireworks. Then the Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group Great Santa Race will be on at 4.30pm. This year the race is raising funds for Leukaemia Foundation and there is $1,400 in cash and prizes for the Santa racers. Following this is the Bendigo Bank Street Parade which is always a crowd favourite with loads of colour, fun and excitement.

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If you haven’t ever been to a Christmas in Cooroy event then you don’t know what you are missing out on! Nearly everything is free making it one of the premier festive events on the Coast. Cooroy businesses and community groups are coming together to present the sixth Christmas in Cooroy event on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 December from 4pm in Apex Park.

The Friday evening festivities will commence at 6pm with an official opening of the My Favourite Things Photo Exhibition which features all of the entries from the Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy Photographic Competition (entries closes on 26 November).

The streets and several of the businesses will also be decorated thanks to a fantastic team of volunteers and funding from Ritek Building Solutions, Town and Country Home Rentals, Luke’s Supa IGA, Bone Lawyers and MelcoLanhams Mitre 10. At 7pm, the official Turning on of the Lights Ceremony will be conducted where the amazing Christmas tree decorated by Ricon Contractors will be lit up and for the first time the Christmas Window Trail will be official launched. Twenty two businesses will have their windows decorated for the trail and by voting for your favourite window before Christmas Day you can win a $100 Luke’s Supa IGA voucher.

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Community forum cause for celebration

ood news stories of the Mary Valley were celebrated at the community forum at Kandanga Bowls Club in the last week of October, when more than 20 project leaders outlined developments in their focus areas.

A proposal to build affordable housing on Government-resumed land, the scoping of an arts and culture trail in the Hinterland and the development of themed tourism in each of the villages were among new projects floated in the discussion.

The gathering was a six-monthly review of the much-vaunted Mary Valley Community and Economic Action Plan researched and compiled by the Mary Valley Renewal Team.

As well, new projects were raised and will be fed into the plan, which will be updated and uploaded to the website www. maryvalleyrenewal.org Habitat for Humanity representatives announced their wish to build affordable housing on former QWI land in the Valley and the concern about housing was echoed by the think tank group discussing ways to develop affordable, equitable and sustainable housing.

Cr Jan Watt said the Creative Regions body would assist in the development of a hinterland arts and cultural trail project, and the Bella Residents Action Group announced their campaign against the development of a motorised sport recreational facility in the Valley.

Facilitator Graeme Elphinstone told the audience that the projects showed there was much happening in the Valley over a short time period and the community was “moving forward”.

It highlighted the need for more people to make themselves aware of projects and become involved, renewal spokesperson Glenda Pickersgill said.

She acknowledged that many other projects were being implemented across the Valley and were not identified in the plan, which had a renewal focus.

A raft of speakers highlighted projects including: • Agritourism project: 20 participants will graduate this month from the three-month workshop-based project to develop the agritourism product in the valley; • Food strategy: Following on from the agritourism project, a food strategy is being developed for the Mary catchment to make local food accessible to locals through improved retail processes and the development of legitimate growers’ markets;

across the road from the local pool, and this is creating a flow-on effect to businesses; • Recreational and education future planning strategy: The coordination of recreational activities and developments is paramount to efficiently promote the Mary Valley, and this is being pulled together at a high level by local industry representatives; • Environment and community centre: Gympie Regional Council has backed the proposal to seek Government support for the use of Garapine outdoor education centre for development as a recreational, educational facility which will also showcase the environmental diversity of the region; • Recovery of the Mary River: Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is involved in high level talks with both Federal and State bodies to develop a recovery plan for the river and fund its implementation; • Kandanga sporting precinct: Kandanga Bowls Club continues to make improvements to its facilities as it begins a fundraising drive to move the club from the flood plain to the “top of the hill” next to the tennis club; • River museum and education centre: The new centre at Kandanga is attracting increasing numbers of visitors including schools and bus tours; • Sport and recreation coordinator: Mary Valley Inc has applied to the State Sport and Recreation Department to employ a coordinator to assist local clubs for 30 months in the Valley; • Well-being centre: Funding options are being considered to set up a community and wellbeing centre in the Valley; • Agriculture in schools: Mary Valley State College at Imbil is working closely with DPI to embed agriculture in its curriculum; • Mary River Festival: Now relocated at Kandanga for the event this year on November 13, the festival continues to grow as a celebration of the river, its unique species, and the community it supports; • Riverside arts trails and String of Pearls proposal: Through RADF funding, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is employing Maree Prior to investigate the feasibility of a tourist trail of art and relevant sites from the source to the mouth of the Mary River.

For full details, visit www.maryvalleyrenewal.org or contact Glenda Pickersgill on 0411 443 589.

• Slow Food: A Kenilworth group is about to kick off alongside Slow Food Mary Valley, which is planning to re-launch the Dagun Growers’ Market next year and implement accredited horticultural courses for valley growers; • Mary Valley Country: The marketing campaign to promote “Mary Valley Country - come out to play” is gaining credence and fact sheets identifying where and how to “play” in the Valley will be produced as a follow on from the billboard campaign; • Kandanga RV Park: Signage is about to be installed but visitors are already using the new RV Park at Kandanga which is sited

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NEW IDEAS: From left - Habitat for Humanity Gympie chapter representatives Inge Schilling and Kim McDonaled discuss new ideas with Bob Whitlock, Graeme Elphinstone and Glenda Pickersgill.

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ary Valley State College held a successful Trivia Night on 23 October 2010 in our multi purpose complex at the school. We would like to say a huge thank you to the following for their donations towards the night: Renita for Rockport merchandise; Toga Hotels; Raine and Horne, Imbil; Kenilworth Cheese Factory; Little Morgue Winery; Imbil/Kenilworth Pharmacy; Imbil Friendly Grocer; Digman Earthmoving; Buderim Ginger Factory, Yandina; and Rocky and Janet from the office.

Thank you also to all those who helped prior to, and on the night. There have been many positive comments with regards to everything including the prizes, the food, the bar and food service, and all the important questions.

Thank you also to all those who attended the night.

Congratulations to Fergus McCarthy, the winner of the raffle of accommodation at Medina Executive, Brisbane.

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ecember’s club meeting will be on the Tuesday 7 December at 6.30pm and we will be asking everyone to bring a plate of food to share or some drinks along, as well as their best photos from our monthly themes for our yearly presentation cd.

2010 January: New • February: Reflection March: Red and White • April: Profile with light and shadow May: Luxury • June: Patterns July: Winter • August: Trees September: Water • October: Spring November: Action • December: Festive season Photo and article Brett Watson Mary Valley Photography Club 0429 118 152

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The day started with planting of 200 native trees and shrubs on the banks of Kandanga Creek. There were 50 market stalls and many information stalls including MRCCC, BMRG, Landcare Groups, and for the second year the Gecko Man with his amazing display of reptiles that entertained and surprised visitors.

Local band the Tapper Girls got the party going and a great line up of musicians on the main stage throughout the day including Eb’n’Flo, Barry Charles, Asa Broomhall, kept the crowd dancing. The Chardonnay Sippers closed the night and really got the dance floor grooving.

“It is so great to see people coming together and celebrating the diversity in environment and people that occurs along our river” said Joolie Gibbs, an organiser from the Cooloola Community Arts Council. There were numerous workshops for everyone to participate including local weaver Kris Martin showing participants how to use Cats Claw weed to make beautiful baskets, and Erica Neate helping people to create lovely calico bags.

Renowned live artist Bob Gammage painted the vibrant scene, and the painting was auctioned in the evening for $1100, raising funds towards next year’s event.

“Terry the Great, world champion juggler performed for the crowd and the night was topped off by a fire event organised by Marc Bright and an amazing laser display powered by solar energy from Serge Douw, who is planning a similar display for the Woodford Folk Festival this year.”

Glenda Pickersgill, one of the organisers from the Save the Mary River Coordinating Group said “there is a surge in interest for solar power and growing local produce. It was encouraging that many visitors also went to the Kandanga Info Centre to find out other things to visit while in the local Mary Valley area”.

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he Mary River Festival was held on Saturday 13 November at the Kandanga Recreation Grounds.

It was a great success with over 1500 people visiting the festival to participate and celebrate the Mary River catchment. The festival was held close to the anniversary of the announcement of “No Dam” by federal Minister Peter Garrett and is hoped to grow into an annual event for the catchment communities to come together and celebrate the Mary River. This was the festivals third year and it is becoming a popular event for Mary Valley residents and communities connected up and down the river.

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t the Belli Hall in October, a total of 92 dancers enjoyed some goode-olde-time dancing accompanied by our live band, Sunshine Swing.

The Belli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday 27 November. Starting at 7.30pm through to midnight, this will be our Christmas dance with all the trimmings for a fun family night. So come along and enjoy Sunshine Swing’s great live-band sound, and some good old-style dancing.

All are welcome, including children and ‘learners’, for a great night of old fashioned fun. Entry fee is $10 per adult, $5 for students, children are free.

A hearty supper with tea and coffee is included in the entry fee with door prize and raffle all part of the fun. Belli Hall is located in the beautiful Belli Park at 1170 Kenilworth Road, just a couple of kilometres past the local Belli Picnic Shop toward Kenilworth.

The last dance for 2010 will be our New Year’s Eve OldTime Dance to be held on 31 December. To ensure the continuance of our Belli Hall Old-Time Dances with all the trimmings, entry fee will be raised to $12 per adult in 2011.

The Belli Community Hall is available for hire to community groups at reasonable rates. For bookings and further information check our website www.bellihall.com or ring Margaret on 5447 0175.

The next committee meeting for Belli Hall will be held on Tuesday 7 December at 7.30pm. All Belli Park and local residents are encouraged to attend.

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Our front cover story Have we lost it?

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hrough the years the Kenilworth and district communities have always worked together as just that - a district - which was proud of its achievements. A community whose sense of ownership was almost palpable.

A community which banded together to build halls, schools, showgrounds and even the cemetery at Gheerulla.

Then, as the population grew they enlarged the halls, built modern tennis courts and provided the community with a town park, built the swimming pool, expanded the showgrounds area and added lighting to the tennis courts. As demand grew they worked toward providing the township and district with a modern Bowls Club and, through generous donation of land and time, the Village Units complex which has been expanded over time to accommodate ten units.

These facilities were not provided by one particular organisation or group. Rather, these amenities were worked for by the community as a whole.

The community has also supported the Annual Cent Sale which, this year, is to be held on Friday 3 December 2010, commencing at 6.30pm. This event has been a preChristmas occasion at Gheerulla Hall over many, many years.

It is therefore disappointing that with some reluctance the Gheerulla Hall Committee is giving serious consideration to the Cent Sale being relegated to becoming an “event from the past” due to the lack of volunteer support.

Much time and work is required prior to the evening visiting business houses as far afield as Gympie, Nambour and Noosa seeking donations, then collating those generous donations and conducting the Sale on the evening.

Without this event the high cost of insurance, which the funds raised barely cover, can not be met and the hall may have to be closed to public use.

Is this an indication that community spirit is evaporating and may eventually result in the loss of the Gheerulla Hall to the community which it serves? And from this will other like organisations experience similar outcomes?

We can help change this outcome by working together.

Concerned Citizen

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COOROY Christmas Concert with Alchemy Australia’s period string ensemble

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elebrate the magic of Christmas with an exquisite classical music concert presented by Alchemy, Australia’s Period String Ensemble on Saturday 11 December at Cooroy Butter Factory from 7.30pm. Come and experience the best of Baroque music for strings and harpsichord with special guest Shelli Hulcombe, an awardwinning and international renown soprano.

The Flaxton Gardens concert on the Friday 10 December features an optional post-concert gourmet dinner at 7pm and dinner bookings are essential on 5445 7450.

At 5pm, prior to The Butter Factory Arts Centre concert, there is an art exhibition opening entitled ‘Influences’ featuring works in response to living by Lake Cooroibah by artist Noreen Flood.

Featuring Australia’s finest exponents of Baroque period performance, Alchemy’s musicians perform on beautiful original and replica instruments of the 17th and 18th century and are devoted to bringing the passion of Baroque music to life in a fresh and modern concert experience. Enjoy a dazzling program of music by Vivaldi, Corelli, Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Telemann, Merula and Falconiero featuring the vocal acrobatics of acclaimed soprano Shelli Hulcombe and the musical artistry and sensitivity of Alchemy’s string soloists.

Performers are Bridget Crouch and Sarah Symes (Baroque Violins), Louise King (Baroque Cello) and Janet Brewer (Harpsichord). Alchemy’s musicians engage and entertain their audience from the stage offering insights into the composers life and times and deliver exquisite heart-felt performances coloured with style and grace.

Bookings for Flaxton on 5445 7450 or Cooroy on 5472 0222. Tickets $25 / $15 conc. chilled punch and traditional mince pie, refreshments and a chance to mingle with the musicians after the concert.

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This property is flat with a semi permanent creek and a great well. This three bedroom home has open plan kitchen, dining and lounge and is constructed with steel frames and polished timber floors. The gardens are fantastic with shady trees and a great verandah that allows you to relax and look over the property which is fenced into four paddocks with areas to exercise your horse on flat ground. There is a great little cabin that has a verandah over the creek. The twobay lockable garage has an additional three open bays for storage. There is also a carport on the back of the house and a handy garden shed for the mower. Situated between Kenilworth and Imbil in a quiet area not far from the State Forest.

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Simple but functional design, open plan with options to extend.

Rear timber deck offering great views over the block.

9m x 6m steel frame shed.

6.8 acres with full frontage to Mary River.

Gently sloping land with rich fertile soil.

Situated at the end of a no-through road offering complete privacy and little road noise.

Price - $418,000

A delightful three bedroom Q’lander on five acres, close to Kenilworth, with great rural views. Suit horse-lovers with four stables and a tack-room.

Fully fenced and surrounded by a larger property, this block is part of a larger land holding of several blocks, on separate titles, that can be purchased.

The house has just been painted inside and restumped.

It has high ceilings, polished timber floors and a wood heater in the large dining / lounge. The fully fenced houseyard has established gardens and abundant shady trees. Situated on top of a hill to capture cooling breezes, with the best view over the surrounding countryside.

Kenilworth – Three bedroom Queenslander on 5 acres, close to town

Price - $485,000

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OUR COMMUNITY Two Orchestras - One Jupiter

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usic lovers flocked to the Good Shepherd Lutheran College Centre on Sunday 17 October for a performance by the combined Good Shepherd Lutheran College Orchestra and the Noosa Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Antoni Bonetti. The concert featured Gustav Holst’s creation “Jupiter” taken from ‘The Planet Suite’ written circa 1915.

The concert featured additional pieces, including works from Mozart, Schubert and Bizet. The Noosa String Ensemble, a group of junior string players, also entertained the audience with a number of pieces by Keith Sharp.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran College orchestra members were very fortunate to have the opportunity to play alongside the talented Noosa Orchestra. The large audience wasn’t afraid to show its support and an enjoyable afternoon of fine music was had by all.

Head of Music at Good Shepherd, Mrs Heidi Woodruff said, “It is inspiring to see how much musical talent Noosa holds, and it is tremendously exciting to see the future of our music programs in these younger players.”

As always, these events are the culmination of much behind the scenes work by both, the organisers, Mrs Heidi Woodruff and Mr Antoni Bonetti, and of course the talented musicians who put in many hours of practise to bring their music to life.

If you would like to know more about the Noosa Orchestra or Noosa String Ensemble visit their website www. noosaorchestra.com

GSLC Students Brighten Christmas for Those in Need

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he students of Good Shepherd Lutheran College have recently worked with the Noosa Corps of the Salvation Army to help families within the local community heading into this festive season. As part of the College’s Pastoral Care program, Year 12 students from the Community Senior Leader Group have instigated a new opportunity for the College community to make a difference to the lives of needy families in the Noosa area this Christmas.

Each Pastoral Care group in the Secondary campus, of which there are 24 mixed-age groups, ‘adopted’ a person for whom they have put together a Christmas gift package. This exercise has given Good Shepherd students the opportunity to not only reflect on how fortunate they are in being able to look forward to celebrating a joyous Christmas, but also to actively demonstrate the Christian spirit of giving in a meaningful way.

Chief Officer of the Salvation Army’s Noosa Corps, Captain Neville Hall, expressed gratitude to the Good Shepherd students and their families for their kind gesture of assistance. “This was a massive effort on the part of

every individual who contributed to the project, and their families who supported them. We can’t thank them all enough. Their generosity will have a huge impact on the lives of a large number of local families who are doing it tough at the moment and give them the sort of Christmas they wouldn’t have thought possible,” he said.

GSLC Pincipal, Mr John Mason, also congratulated the students for upholding and putting into practice the College’s Christian ethos. “This is yet another example of our students supporting those in need within our community with a commendable and positive response,” he said.

Captain Hall took delivery of the gift packages, which included such items as a bicycle, skateboard and scooter along with various other toys, clothes, gourmet food items and gift vouchers, at a special assembly at the College on Friday 5 November. These will be distributed by the Salvation Army in the coming weeks.

St John’s Lutheran Church

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he congregation at St John’s Lutheran Church in the Mary Valley town of Imbil has been worshipping there for the last 75 years. It is a small congregation which covers a wide age group. In 1936 visiting preachers began to conduct Lutheran Services in private homes and public halls. These people were members of the then ELCA branch of the Lutheran Church.

In 1945, Pastor Les Grope conducted the first UELCA Lutheran Service in Imbil in a private home. After that a number of makeshift houses of worship were used by the congregation. The ultimate aim was to have their own House of Worship. This began to take concrete shape when the Kandanga Cemetery Chapel was purchased and moved to Imbil.

On 22 February 1959 the congregation realised their dream with the opening and dedication of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lambert-Hyne Drive, Imbil. This congregation is part of the Gympie Lutheran Church Parish and the current Pastor, Rev Frank Rasenberger, lives in Gympie.

The congregation now meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday for regular service including Holy Communion at 10.30am.

There is also a Lay Reading Service on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9am. On the occasional 5th Sunday of the month, the congregation combines with other churches in nearby Kenilworth for a Combined Ecumenical Service at 10.30am.

Although the congregation is small, it is very friendly and enjoys having visitors at its services. Ideally, like any church, we would welcome new members. St John’s Church can be found on the river side of the main street in the township of Imbil. Our services finish in time for the arrival of the Mary Valley Rattler. This allows visitors to enjoy all the other things that Imbil and district have to offer such as the markets, the dam and forest drives. For more information, please contact Pastor Frank on 5482 1435. Photo p12.

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OUR COMMUNITY Mary Valley and South Im Something b i l Community Discussion for the kids

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ympie Regional council hopes for a good attendance at the Community Plan for the Gympie Region - Mary Valley and South session being held at Imbil RSL Hall at 6pm on Wednesday 1 December.

The discussion will focus on four key topics: • the things we value in our community • the preferred future for our community • the future opportunities and challenges • the way forward for our community

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ock and Roll Skate Nights are held at the Amamoor Uniting Church Hall,15 Busby St, Amamoor on a regular basis.

They are open to children from Grade 4 to Grade 12, and are held every two weeks during school term on Saturday nights.

The evenings are well supervised and parents are welcome to watch and enjoy a coffee. The fun starts at 7pm with skating, games, and food and drinks are for sale.

Facilitated by Mr Jim Cavaye. For booking contact Jane Prasetyo at Gympie Regional Council 5481 0675 or email jane.prasetyo@gympie.qld.gov.au

Upcoming dates: November 27 and December 11 (end of year breakup) party night with lots of extra activities including a BBQ.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS NIGHT

Contact Adam on 0409 579 980.

Pyjamas the new uniform for cause

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hildren, Home Based Educators and Coordination Unit staff of Lady Gowrie Family Day Care swapped their play clothes for pyjamas on the 27 October to raise funds for literacy based organisation The Pyjama Foundation.

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Christmas Carols celebration will be held on Sunday 12 December at 6.45pm at the Mary Valley College Primary School (Edward St, Imbil) in the covered area.

Our special guest will be Ron Schravemade with his cheeky talking puppet. Sing your favourite carols and see, hear and enjoy the most wonderful story ever told. BYO chairs or rug. Supper will be provided.

Carols night is brought to you by Imbil churches. For enquiries phone Iain on 5488 6752.

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he family of Jessie Wood invites friends of Jessie to join us for afternoon tea to celebrate her 80th birthday at Gheerulla Hall on Saturday 11 December between 2.30pm and 4pm. No presents please.

There are around 31,000 children in care in Australia, with 92% below the average reading level by age seven.

Reading books aloud is the best way to improve the literacy skills of children in care, according to Bronwyn Sheehan, founder and executive director of the Pyjama Foundation.

“Research demonstrates that any improvement in literacy will make a positive impact on a person’s overall quality of life,” Bronwyn said.

“It is great to see early childhood education and care services getting involved and supporting this cause while having fun at the same time! Lady Gowrie Family Day Care and our ambassadors are generating awareness of the importance of reading and a big thanks must go to the home based educators, children and coordination unit staff of Lady Gowrie Family Day Care for organising the Pyjama Day”.

The day was a great success with children and educators spending the day in their pyjamas. Families were also involved with some parents arriving in their pyjamas.

Donations can be made at the offices of Lady Gowrie Family Day Care at Peregian Beach Community House, Peregian Beach. Lady Gowrie Family Day Care can be reached on 5471 3946 for enrolments and information about becoming a home based educator in the Valley.

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OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s Way

MARY VALLEY ORCHARDS FIELD DAY

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ary Valley land update I have had a number of inquiries from people interested in purchasing Mary Valley land back from the State Government, and have met with senior government staff to discuss the future of the Valley. 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 have also been advised that before some properties with river frontage are put back on the market, it’s likely that a public reserve will be created between the river and new property boundaries for the purpose of ecotourism or environmental improvements.

Those proposed reserves along are intended to enhance future landowners’ opportunities for a range of recreational and tourist ventures.

Woolooga-Cooroy South power line While the minister still hasn’t made a decision on the preferred location of the Woolooga-Cooroy South power line, 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 Sth until 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.

Obi Obi Road update I continue to meet with Main Roads staff over the progress of the Obi Obi Road landslip. Unfortunately I have been advised that there will be a delay in the opening of a lane beside the landslip because of continued safety concerns at the site. Main Roads has reported that repairs on the steepest section of the landslip on Obi Obi Road have been completed and works on the next section are underway.

More than 22,000 cubic metres of soil and rubble have been excavated from the slip, and the exposed slope has been stabilised by drilling and grouting 2000 metres of soil nails and applying steel mesh and concrete. The department will continue to consider re-opening one lane to traffic around the landslip site as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime I have also asked that further upgrades to Hunsley Road occur during the on-going repair works.

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olistic Farming invites you for an exciting field day starting 8am, Saturday 4 December at Mary Valley Orchards on 255 Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor and experience the insight of biological (chemical free) farming.

Graeme Sait, CEO of Nutri-Tech Solutions (world leader in sustainable agricultural fertilisers) will share the knowledge and secret of growing healthy, tasty and nutritious food without the traditional chemical inputs. A world recognised speaker and author of many books will be able to answers your questions and advice on new farming practices.

• How to start converting into sustainable farming and home gardening using less detrimental chemicals • Farm tour to see the results of a large scale persimmon orchard which is actively practicing biological farming • Building soil and tree life • Increasing yield without going broke • How to manage weeds and what weeds tell you • The secret of building more soil carbon • Introduction to Biodynamic practices Programme 8.00am - 8.30am Registration 8.30am - 10.00am Heinz Gugger - How to convert into biological farming 10.00am - 11.30am Farm tour 11.30am - 12.30pm Lunch provided (contribution $5 per person for lunch) 12.30pm - 4.30pm Graeme Sait CEO of NTS - Sustainable farming practices.

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he Conondale Bush Race Club is inviting one and all to celebrate Christmas in Conondale on Saturday 4 December at the Conondale Hall for their annual Christmas Dance. Everyone is time poor this time of year, so the Race Club would like all residents and community groups to come together and share in some Christmas cheer.

The dance will kick off at 7.30pm, with music by the ever popular dance band, Sunshine Swing.

Bar and supper will be provided with entry only $12 for adults, $6 for highschoolers and primary schooler free. Please join us in Conondale on Saturday 4 December for a great night of fun and entertainment and Christmas cheer.

The Race Club recently held its AGM with long standing President Ian Fleiter retiring after 35 years service to the Club. Ian will be missed as president, but will continue to mentor incoming president Steve Gilliland in the hope that the rodeo can again become a tradition in Conondale over the Easter weekend of 2011. Lynda Ferriday also retired from the position of secretary after many years service and the new secretary is Christine Peters. Ros Barron has continued as the treasurer for the club. The Race Club hopes to be able to host the Easter Rodeo in Conondale again in 2011 after three years of disappointing cancellations due to weather.

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was teaching at Enoggera State School where I spent most of my school life as a pupil and then became a teacher there in 1964. In second year of teaching, the deputy brought a brown OHMS letter into the staff room and grinned: “For you, Geoff.” It was a transfer to Kenilworth, a place which I only knew from the Queensland Agricultural Magazine.

I had vouchers for the train to Eumundi and cream coach to Kenilworth, among my transfer papers, but my father drove me up on the Australia Day Monday holiday. I met Mr. (Ernie) Powell, the headmaster, who took me to the Tirrells, where I boarded in the house behind the butcher’s shop.

My class consisted of thirty Grade 4 pupils on one side of the room, and 20 year three students on the other side!

The inspector came later that week and instructed Mr. Powell to make a composite class of ten of my Year 3’s with the Year Ones with Mrs. Woods. I enjoyed hearing the tales of the dairy farms as I once wanted to be a farmer, but ended up a school teacher!

The first Sunday I was in Kenilworth, I attended a little Sunday School and church in the CWA hall. The Presbyterian minister from Maleny came fortnightly. I was able to take the Sunday School weekly with assistance from a retired teacher (Mrs. Murtagh) who lived on the Imbil Road. One of scholars, who had just come from Victoria with his siblings and parents, later became a member of State Parliament.

Spring came, summer holidays came and went, and I had a new composite class of Year 2’s and 4’s. They were very motivated class with a mind to work. In early March 1966, I received a brown OHMS letter containing a transfer to Mount Isa Central State School! By Exhibition holidays, I received another transfer to Blackall State School, and by 1968, I was back at Enoggera - the full circle!

I shall never forget my time in Kenilworth. The Kenilworth Cheese stand at the Ekka, and the Paulger family dairy cow exhibits also at the Royal Show, plus trips to the September rodeo, all help to remind me of my first year away from home in one of the most beautiful regions of the world!

Geoffrey A. Richards (now an RE teacher of 22 classes and co-ordinator for Gold Coast South) Historical Note: The cream coach referred to ran from Kenilworth to Eumundi each day collecting cream cans from each dairy farm en route. They also delivered bread, papers and merchandise from the Kenilworth shops. The clean and sterilised empty cans would be delivered to the farms on the return trip.

POMONA BOOK EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH

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ust moved into town and want to meet new people or simply want to catch up with old friends? Come and enjoy a fun-filled Christmas lunch at the Pomona Bowls Club (School Street, Pomona) with superb cooking by new chef Steve.

The Pomona and District Community House invites you to come along on Thursday 9 December from11.30am. Join in the fun and laughter, dress up in your best Christmas gear and win a prize. There will be lucky door prizes and raffles too. Sing along with local vocalist Col Noble or just soak in the atmosphere and have a great day.

It is $11.00 per person and bookings are essential by ringing 5485 2427. Local transport and special diet catered for on request. Bus is $2.00

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BUS TOUR

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t’s that time of the year again! Make a special note in your diary for the Pomona and District Community House Christmas Lights Bus Tour on Thursday 16 December. Come and check out the wonderful Christmas lights in Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran. We leave from the Rotunda opposite the ANZ Bank at 6.30pm sharp and return is scheduled approximately around 10.00pm. Places will fill quickly so get in early and book your seat. Christmas cake, carols and lots of fun.

It is $12.00 per adult, $10.00 per child (under 16) and $35:00 for a family of two adults and two children. Bookings are essential by ringing 5485 2427.

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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 on the left).

Screening on Tuesday 30 November at 7pm is “Seraphine” (France 2008 PG - 121mins). This is the moving story, based on fact, of a simple housemaid, Seraphine de Senlis, who is discovered by her art critic/employer to be a great artist. Her paintings now hang in some of the world’s most famous galleries. It is a story of one woman’s resilience, vision and spirit.

The actress, Yolande Moreau, who plays Seraphine, won several awards for her performance.

New members welcome and can join at the door on screening nights. Doors Custom Cabitnetmaking open at 6.30pm.

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Every Sunday 8am – 2pm Mary Valley Rattler steam train arrives at noon Stall enquiries: 5484 5109 KANDANGA RAILWAY STATION MARKETS Every Wednesday and Sunday 10am - 12noon Stall enquiries: 5484 3382 KENILWORTH COMMUNITY MARKET Every 1st and 3rd Saturday at CWA Hall 8am to 1pm Evira White: 5446 0208 MALENY HANDCRAFTS MARKETS Community Hall Maleny Sundays 8 am – 2 pm Stall enquiries: 5445 7911 or 0418 733 013 Noosa Farmers Market Noosa AFL grounds, 155 Weyba Rd Noosaville 2nd & 4th Sunday month Stall enquiries: 0418 769 374 Noosa Harbour Markets Noosa Harbour Marina, Noosaville Every Sunday 8 am – 2 pm Stall enquiries: 5473 0166 PEREGIAN BEACH Markets Kingfisher Drive Peregian Beach 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday month, 7 am – 12.30 pm Stall enquiries: 5448 1728 or 0428 190 055 Pomona Country Markets Stan Topper Park, Pomona 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 6.30 am – 12 noon Stall enquiries: Wylma Aston 5474 2821 YANDINA Markets Yandina Sportsground Every Saturday 6 am – 1 pm NOTE: If you have any alterations to this guide, please email the editor maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au

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MARY RIVER FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT AWARD WINNERS

“It was a great success with a very high standard of nominees. We are looking forward to next year’s awards, to see what other fantastic projects people are doing in the catchment” said one of the organisers Jane Davissen.

he inaugural Mary River Environmental Award winners were announced at the highly successful Mary River Festival on Saturday 13 November. John Stokes, popular ABC radio announcer, presented the awards to the winners, who had all undertaken inspiring works to improve sustainability and protect the environment within the Mary River catchment.

The six category winners were:

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1. River Research Award to Steve Burgess for relentlessly researching and promoting the health of the Mary River.

2. Sustainable Water Management Award to Tracy Britton for PhD research with Wide Bay Water has demonstrated how smart meters can be used to detect household leaks, potentially saving 100 million litres per year in Hervey Bay alone.

3. Community Education Innovation Award to Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) for raising awareness across the whole community of the Mary River environment and our interactions with it including Waterwatch and the Festival of Water.

Photo by Arkin Mackay of Steve Burgess accepting his award from Jane Davissen at the Mary River Festival Award night on Saturday 13 November 2010.

4. The River Recreation Award to Ian Mackay for organising the Brownwater Classic which held its 21st annual event this year. Participants vie for the coveted Numabulla Cup, by making vessels from Black Bean pods to race down the river each year.

5. The Youth Innovation Award to Harmony Douwes for her unending commitment to raising awareness of the Mary River during the Traveston Dam campaign, including her famous ‘Mary River fairies”, her origami Mary River turtle design and her costume making.

6. The Habitat Restoration Award to Gillian, John and Yvonne Crossley for rehabilitating the riparian areas on their beef cattle property at Wonga Creek. They have worked for fourteen years working tirelessly to remove Cats claw weed and repair damage to the riparian areas on their property.

Photo by Arkin Mackay of Environmental Award winners at the Mary River Festival Award night.

It was a wonderful time to celebrate the work undertaken by the winners and all nominees. There were 29 nominees in total with 13 being nominated in the habitat restoration category alone. One of the winners Steve Burgess said “it is great for the acknowledgment, but it should be remembered that there are many people working quietly and tirelessly to protect, understand and enhance the Mary River environment - this award is for all of them as well.”

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Carol Gilmour

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RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM $225 p/wk

This wonderful parcel of land is just on the outskirts of Kenilworth.

The land comprises of 36 acres which is fully fenced into two separate paddocks with a dam in each. There is easy access to the property with all sealed roads, mobile phone reception and power. The only decision here is where you will build as there are several choice house sites with outstanding views.

Sweeping views through the valley...

Kenilworth - $540,000

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Country cottage on 5 acres Kenilworth $485,000

This delightful Queenslander on five acres is surrounded by larger rural acreage and on the southern side of Kenilworth. The magnificent views are a highlight and worth looking at.

Renovated and re-stumped this home is ready to move into. With spacious living areas, high ceilings and polished floorboards throughout.

There are three bedrooms plus a sunroom. Perched on a hill the land around the home is flat and useable with a small shed and timber stables with tack room. Great location.

Owners relocating, quick sale needed – Kenilworth

Overlooking the countryside from your verandah is a relaxing way to spend time. This lowset three bedroom hardi-plank home is situated on the outskirts of Kenilworth on 4.82 acres.

Two of the three bedrooms have built-in robes and there are ceiling fans plus woodheater and air-conditioning. The kitchen lounge and dining areas are all open plan and there is a separate office of the main rooms. The kids will be happy with the teenager’s retreat which is separate from the main home. There is a dam on the property and a spring-fed creek, and the land would be ideal for a pony or pet cow. Inspections are by appointment.

PRICE - $365,000 NEG

The good life starts here – Imbil

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This rustic style timber home is in a great location on Yabba Creek with 7.85 useable acres.

There is plenty of water here and good alluvial creek flats. Why not add to the already existing orchard and veggie garden and become self sufficient. You would also be able to run a few head of stock and get some chooks. This unique home has slate floors, exposed timber beams and raked ceilings, three bedrooms, master bedroom upstairs with private ensuite and an attic-style parents’ retreat. The lower level of the home has two bedrooms, kitchen lounge and dining area plus a separate studio or workshop.

The verandah at the rear of the home overlooks the property and takes in the local rural views. Yabba Creek runs the full length of the rear boundary and there is a good swimming hole for all to enjoy. The property is only 5klms from Imbil and another 8klms Boorumba Dam. The owners are keen to move on and have priced the property to sell.

Yabba Ck plus 7.85 acres! exc. value $399,500