Mary Valley Voice October 5 2011 - Vol. 21 No. 18 by The Mary Valley Voice

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5 October 2011 Vol.21 No. 18

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Ladies Night on Saturday 15.10.2011

15 October Live Band ‘GOOD MEN GONE’ playing from 8pm and free entry. Plus $8 cocktails and for every cocktail sold one dollar is donated to Pink Ribbon Foundation. Throughout the night great rafﬂes can be won and these rafﬂes are also part of the fundraising... And if you purchase a ‘Chicken Schnitzel’ or ‘Red Emperor’ for your main meal, Kenilworth Hotel will donate one dollar to the total.

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Please bring all your special lady friends to celebrate a great night out together and help us raise some money. Kids Wii Olympics

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On the front cover picture: Kacey Walker, secretary of the pool committee, her children David (next to the slide) Lachlan and Abby (on the slide) and Dimity Bucciarelli (at the front on the slide).

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

lla Skoupy represented her school at the Matthew Flinders Showjumping Challenge at Nambour recently. She came 4th overall on Romeo in the 50cms class, 4th overall on Shaizam in the 70cms class, and received the ‘Encouragement Award’. Jessie Falconer competed at the Pomona Show on Friday 9 September, and had a very successful day. Tewantin Noosa Pony Club had their Gymkhana on Sunday 11 September. Our youngest member Jordan Boon, aged two, placed 4th in the 6yrs and under lead section, a great effort for his first event. Jess Falconer placed 3rd overall in her age group and Tanya Hibbard came away with a ribbon for best presented, woohoo! Buderim Gymkhana was held on Sunday 18 September, Jordan Boon placed first in his age group. Caeli Hinkler placed 2nd overall in her age group, a terrific effort for her first Gymkhana. “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse and a good wife.” Daniel Boon RIDER PROFILE Rider’s Name: Caeli Hinkler Pony’s Name: Prince Type of Pony: Shetland pony. How long have you been a member of KPC for? Since June 2011. Favourite Pony Club event: Hoping to make one without the pony going AWOL. Best Pony Club memory: Hoping to have one – making new friends at sign on day.

ince the 1980s the water slide at the swimming pool has been an icon in Kenilworth and a source of countless hours of fun for locals and visitors alike. Several years earlier, in 1978, a group of Kenilworth community volunteers banded together and established the Kenilworth swimming pool on community owned land adjacent to the showgrounds. Today the pool remains to be a fabulous community run family friendly recreational facility. Running a swimming pool is not cheap though, and fortunately the pool committee has secured some support from Sunshine Coast Council to help with operating costs and maintenance. Even so, the pool relies on the valuable contributions of its volunteers, committee members, season pass holders and regular patrons to keep running. At the moment the committee is working towards heating the main pool, which when completed will make the water more comfortable for swimmers throughout the season. In the meantime families of young children will be happy to hear that the baby pool is now heated. No more toddlers with blue lips and chattering teeth! During the school term the pool opens after school on weekdays and for longer times on weekends. Opening hours are extended in the warmer months and on school holidays. Call the kiosk on 5446 0326 for all enquiries including information on learn to swim lessons and squad training. Aqua aerobics and aqua box classes are also available. The pool always needs volunteers to run the kiosk. If you are interested in helping out then pop in and have a chat with Frances the kiosk coordinator. Our entry fees have not increased in years and our season passes are great value. So this summer why not come down to the Kenilworth pool for a dip or even a few goes on the water slide?

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH CHAMBER CHATTER

Are you bushfire prepared? Prepare - Act -Survive

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anagement meetings/forums/ guest speakers have now changed to the third Wednesday of the month.

6pm for 6.15pm start is the Management Committee meeting. - 7pm for 7.15pm start is for the Guest Speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend either the committee meeting or the guest speaker or both. Bring your ideas and concepts, we are always happy to discuss and chatter. The next forum will be on Wednesday 19 October 2011, featuring “Bushfire, Awareness-Prepare, Act, Survive” presented by the Publicity Section of the Rural Fire Brigade, 7pm at the CWA Hall, Kenilworth. (see following article) This is an important event, the Fire Brigade is always there when we need them, so please support, attend and be safe. There will be refreshments. RSVP to Mary Ann on 5446 0182 for catering purposes. A date claimer: CPR Awareness. It may be a matter of life or death. The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Community Awareness CPR Session at 10am on Wednesday 2 November 2011 at the SES Shed, Charles St. Kenilworth. The session will be conducted by Glenys Pearson, an active member of the Kenilworth First Response for 10 years. Glenys is currently training for a QAS Instructors Certificate. Morning tea is at 10am and will be followed by 90 minutes of CPR training. This is not a certified course.

ear Resident,

Research across Australia has identified that many communities are vulnerable to the damaging effects of bushfires. Even homes that are some distance from vegetation can still be vulnerable to the effects of flying embers from fire. Research has also shown that by taking a few precautions you can greatly increase the chances of your home surviving a bushfire. As part of the preparations for the bushfire season, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is eager to ensure that communities like yours are aware of preparations and techniques that can assist to protect your home in the event of a bushfire. Because of the amount of vegetation in your area, and the vicinity of your residence to the native reserves, you are invited to attend a free information presentation where precautions you can take prior to and during this year’s bushfire season will be suggested. The local fire crews will be in attendance at the presentation to assist in answering your questions. This meeting is being organised by the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce Group and is being coordinated by the Secretary Mary Anne Law, ring on 5446 0182. QFRS Rural Operations Officer Nigel Higgs / Volunteer Community Educators / Fire Warden and Kenilworth Auxiliary Brigade / Rural Fire Brigade will provide information on Bushfire Survival plans, property strategies, information booklets, how volunteer fire brigades operate, fire warden, fire permit system and much more.. Kenilworth CWA Hall, 19 October 2011 at 7pm.

Please register by 28 October by contacting Mary Ann Law at malaw3@bigpond.com or phone 5446 0182.

You are encouraged to attend the presentation to ensure that you undertake adequate preparation now for this year’s bushfire season.

The cost is $5.00 which includes morning tea. All the proceeds will go to Kenilworth First Response.

Yours sincerely, Gary Seaman Area Director Rural Operations, Caloundra Area Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH SHOW & RODEO 2011 92 years THANK YOU TO ALL - PIGS STOLE THE SHOW

ommittee members convey a big thank you to donors, competitors, volunteer workers, stall holders, showman’s Guild, stock contractors, the National Rodeo Association and all who put in a huge effort to help make this year’s event the success that it was. Six little piglets racing around an obstacle course set out with hay bales and a treat at the end was one of the highlights at this year’s event, with five races throughout the day. A local gentleman commented that he hadn’t laughed so much in twenty years. With weather as beautiful as Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Day how could we not have a great day? In the Show Jumping 142 horses jumped the course. The Show Horse entries this year were down on last year, most of the top Hacks competing at a Queensland Championship Hack Day elsewhere.

Bluff rears its head above the surrounding country, and under the shadow of this was a surveyor’s camp. A reserve of 2000 acres is being cut up into 320 acre farms. Passing from the reserve, the Yahoo Creek country was entered upon, mostly taken up in small farms. The little community works well together and what little prosperity they have attained is largely due to the cooperative spirit which prevails. One naturally wonders how the place came to be known as Yahoo Creek, but many inquiries failed to elicit a satisfactory reply… At last, however, one of the old inhabitants told it confidentially and here is his version. In the early days the main track between Brisbane and Gympie passed through the Valley and one day two constables taking a prisoner down to the metropolis camped on the banks of the creek. About the witching hour of midnight a night-owl gave an unearthly hoot just overhead and one of the policemen startled out of his sleep ejaculated in awestricken tones “Good God! What’s that?” “Oh for the love of Christ take off the irons and let’s get up a tree” cried the prisoner, “that’s the terrible Yahoo” The policemen, now thoroughly scared, undid the handcuffs, and climbed desperately up the nearest tree for safety, while the prisoner plunged into the obscurity of the bush and regained his liberty. The story is a bit thin, but it was the best that was forthcoming, and is given for what it is worth.

20 Wood Chop competitors made a spectacle with the underhand, standing block, tree felling and two-man events.

For more of the “Living History” of the district – visit the Kenilworth Museum, Alexandra Street any Sunday 10am to 2pm or visit www.kenilworthmuseum.org.au

258 National Rodeo Association competitors put on a crowd thrilling show.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

The Ute Muster attracted six entries and the pavilion display was outstanding with cakes, flowers, quilts, craft and school entries.

Photo left: Sims homestead 1904.

Place getters page 6 in this issue.

Bill Morris President, Des Rough Vice President, Clem and Olive Hassall Treasurers, Lolie Murtagh Secretary; Graham and Carol, Cec Pearson and Dan Gilliespie Committee members.

Just 105 years ago

n an article in The Queenslander newspaper, dated July 21, 1906 reporting on page 40 on The Mary River Valley various parts of the Valley are mentioned.

In the section devoted to Yahoo Creek the report states:- The distance from Imbil to Yahoo Creek (now Gheerulla Creek) is said to be about ten miles by road, but taking shortcuts under the guidance of a bright aboriginal made it somewhat longer. There was no skirting the hills or hunting for crossings of creeks or rivers; the guide went straight over the former and through the latter and those behind him had to follow suit. About halfway, a mountain known as the

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KENILWORTH PLACEGETTERS WOOD CHOP 250mm STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP: 1st M Stratton, 2nd B Turner, 3rd P Campbell • 300mm UNDERHAND HANDICAP: 1st M Stratton, 2nd B Wagner, 3rd C Wagner • 300mm STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP: 1st E Cook, 2nd B Winkel, 3rd B Turner • 300mm FRED ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st C Wagner, 2nd B Wagner, 3rd K Winkel • 450mm HANDICAP SAWING EVENT: 1st M Stratton & J Stratton, 2nd G Adamson & M Osborne, 3rd B Turner & K Brown • 300mm TREE FELLING HANDICAP: 1st C Wagner, 2nd B Wagner, 3rd A Draper • 275mm UNDERHAND HANDICAP: 1st G Adamson, 2nd K Winker, 3rd P Campbell • 250mm TWO-PERSON COMBINATION: 1st E Cook & P Campbell, 2nd A Draper & W Graham, 3rd G Adamson & M Stratton • 250mm NOVICE BLOCK HANDICAP: 1ST G Youles, 2nd J Stratton, 3rd K Brown • 400mm RELAY STANDING BLOCK 2 person: 1st P Campbell & E Cook, 2nd C Wagner & B Wagner, 3rd M Osborne & G Adamson • Sunshine Coast Quarries Pty Ltd Trophy winners: Phil Campbell & Edward Cook

PLACEGETTERS SHOW JUMP JUNIOR 14 YRS AND UNDER 75 CM AM5: 1st Courtney Tincknell “Nikki Noodle”, 2nd Courtney Tincknell “Prince Syd”, 3rd Bridget Connolly “Chrissy”, 4th Jessie Falconer “Lexington Inspire Me”. UNOFFICIAL 75 CM ONE ROUND IDEAL TIME: 1st Matthew Whalley “Summer Set”, 2nd Lorelle Arnold “Mr Mighty”, 3rd Brittony Bresham “Zardine”, Jessie Falconer “Lexington Inspire Me”. UNOFFICIAL 90 CM AM2: 1st Courtney Tincknell “Bold as Brass”, 2nd John Robertson “Cavorte”, Bridget Connolly “Arakoon Lad”, 4th Courtney Tincknell “Connect-a-Dot”. OFFICIAL 1.05 M AM3: 1st Lorelle Arnold “Highland Spirit”, 2nd John Robertson “Jerrima X-Roads”, 3rd John Robertson “Its Seabreeze”, 4th Matthew Whalley “Polar Boy”. OFFICIAL 1.20 M AM5: 1st Jamie Raymont “Amici”, 2nd Matthew Whalley “Royal Signature”, 3rd Lisa Harris “Aviation”, 4th John Robertson “Its Michael”, 5th Jamie Raymont “Cavalier Kid”, 6th John Robertson “Jerrima X-Roads”.

2011 PLACEGETTERS PAVILION COOKERY APPLE PIE – 1st Dianne Pratten; SIX SMALL CAKES – 1st Delaney Hoyes, 2nd Rachael Law; SIX PIKELETS – 1st Susan Rough, 2nd Dianne Pratten; SIX PLAIN SCONES – 1st Peter Cusack, 2nd Jean Sandell; FOUR PIECES SHORTBREAD – 1st Janene Habermehl; BOILED FRUIT CAKE – 1st Rachael Law, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; CARROT CAKE – 1st Dianne Pratten, 2nd Rachael Law; STEAMED PLUM PUDDING – 1st Colleen Wilcox, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; SIX ANZAC BISCUITS – 1st Beryl Laffey, 2nd Lenore Meldrum; SIX JAM DROPS – 1st Pam Giles, 2nd Janene Habermehl; CHOCOLATE BAR CAKE – 1st Rachael Law, 2nd Tania Pratten; PUMPKIN FRUIT CAKE – 1st Rachael Law, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; SIX PIECES HEALTH SLICE – 1st Dianne Pratten, 2nd Fay Miller; SIX PIECES COCONUT ICE – 1st Dianne Pratten, 2nd Narelle Gruer; JAR OF LEMON BUTTER -1st Narelle Gruer, 2nd Beryl Laffey; BOTTLE PICKLES – 1st Pam Giles, 2nd Tony White; BOTTLE CHUTNEY – 1st Colleen Wilcox, 2nd Narelle Gruer; JAR OF JAM – 1ST Beryl Laffey, 2nd Pam Giles; JAR OF MARMALADE – 1st Pam Giles, 2nd Narelle Gruer; FROSTED CHOC-ORANGE CAKE – 1st Kelli Hoyes, 2nd Sonia Law; MEN ONLY Muffin Packet Mix – 1st Dave Gruer, 2nd Blair Meldrum; APPLE & CURRANT YOGHURT CAKE – 1st Janene Habelmehl, 2nd Sonia Law. Most entries Rachael Law. JUNIOR COMPETITORS HORTICULTURE - small vase flowers – 1st Dimity Bucciarelli, 2nd Dom Bucciarelli; Decorated Tea Cup - 1ST Dimity Bucciarelli, 2nd Dom Bucciarelli; My Favourite Flower – 1st Dom Bucciarelli; Fruit & Vege Sculpture – 1st Alice Gillis; COOKERY - Four Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits – 1st Jai Archer-Fitzgerald; 2nd Angeline Yver-Frenie; Three Decorated Gingerbread People – 1st Celeste Cockram, 2nd Jacob Trace; Four Chocolate Chip Cookies – 1st Brenna Duke, 2nd Mikayla Stuart; Chocolate Block Cake – 1st Tahlia Duke, 2nd Delaney Hoyes; Plate six Anzac Biscuits - 1st Tahlia Duke, 2nd Breanne Duke; Plate six packet mix Muffins – 1st Michela Nightingale; 2nd Tahlia Duke;

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LEGGO CONSTRUCTIONS – 6 yrs and under 1st Dimity Bucciarelli, 2nd Jacob Trace; 7 & 8 yrs 1st Michaela Nightingale, 2nd Domenic Bucciarelli; 9 to 11 yrs 1st Clancy Hopkins; CRAFTS – Puppet 1st Michaela Nightingale; Handmade card 1st Breanna Duke, 2nd Breanna Duke; Decorated Box or Photo Frame 1st Breanna Duke, 2nd Tyla Stretton; Article of Beadwork 1st Breanna Duke, 2nd Tahlia Duke; WRITTEN WORK Prep to yr 1 Picture Collage 1st Mirinda Owen, 2nd Tobi Engle, Quinn McDonald; yr 2 & 3 Postcard 1st Celeste Cochram; Yr 4 & 5, 4 Dairy Entries 1st The Ugly Duckling, 2nd The Amazing Outback; Yr 6 & 7 Magazine Article 1st Taysha Barkle-Tolley, 2nd Jesse Pascoe. FLORA/HORTICULTURE VERTICAL ARRANGEMENT NATIVE FLOWERS – 1st L Vanzanden, 2nd Paula Gillis; CONTAINER OF NASTURTIUMS – 1st Ruth Deardon, 2nd Olive Hassall; DECORATED CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENT – 1st J Habermehl, 2nd D Haupt; VASE FIVE FLOWERS - 1st L VanZanden, 2nd P Gillis; DRIFTWOOD & NATIVES – 1st L Vanzanden, 2nd J Habermehl; INFORMAL ARRANGEMENT – 1st Paula Gillis, 2nd L Vanzanden; MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT – 1st L Vanzanden, 2nd P Gillis; BOWL MIXED FLOWERS – 1st L Vanzanden, 2nd P Gillis; “LITTLE BROWN JUG” – 1st L Vanzanden, 2nd P Gillis; ONE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT – 1st P Gillies, 2nd L Vanzanden; NATIVE SPIKE/BLOOM OR TRUSS – 1st Peter Habermehl, 2nd Ruth Dearden; OTHER SPIKE/BLOOM OR TRUSS – 1st Gwenda Paulger, 2nd Noela Mckillop; THREE GERBERAS – 1st Noela McKillop, 2nd Sue Rough; SINGLE ROSE – 1st L McDonald, 2nd Peter Habermehl; THREE MIXED CUT FLOWERS – 1st J Habermehl, 2nd Ann Houston; BEST ORCHID BLOOM – 1st Don Houston, 2nd L McDonald; THREE PANSIES IN SAUCER – 1st J Habermehl, 2nd P Gillis; THREE SWEET PEAS -1st Ann Houston, 2nd Ann Houston; POTTED PLANT – 1st Gwenda Paulger, 2nd J Habermehl; Champion Bloom – Don Houston; Champion Arrangement – Janene Habermehl; Most Entries – Janene Habermehl PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE PRINT – 1st Ashleigh Brandon, 2nd Deion Menzies; LANDSCAPE/ SEASCAPE - 1ST Helen Grogan, 2nd Wayne Lashmar; WEATHER EVENT – 1st Peter Grogan, 2nd Dianne Gray; ANIMAL PRINT – 1st Deion Menzies, 2nd Greg Lawler; PEOPLE PRINT – 1st Helen Grogan, 2nd Greg Lawler; ACTION/SPORT – 1st Greg Lawler, 2nd Shirley Huth; ARCHITECTURE SHOT – 1st Dianne Gray, 2nd Deion Menzies; CANDID/HUMOUR SHOT – 1st Peter Grogan, 2nd Deion Menzies; PHOTOJOURNALISM – 1st Helen Grogan, 2nd Jan Paulger; Champion Photographer Deion Menzies. JUNIOR CLASSES - PETS – 1st Breanna Duke, 2nd Tahlia Duke; LANDSCAPE – 1st Ashleigh Brandon, 2nd Damian Kempter; MY FAVOURITE THINGS – 1st Bronte Law, 2nd Ashleigh Brandon; Junior Champion Ashleigh Brandon. TEXTILE ARTS HAND KNITTED GARMENT/ARTICLE in less than 8 ply – 1st Maureen Perry, 2nd Maureen Perry; HAND KNITTED GARMENT /ARTICLE in 8 ply or over – 1st Margaret White, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; HAND KNITTTED ACCESSORY – 1st Fay Miller, 2nd Joyce Woods; CROCHET GARMENT/ARTICLE in less than 8 ply – 1st Dawn Gomersall, 2nd Dawn Gomersall; CROCHET GARMENT ARTICLE in 8 ply or over – 1st Maureen Perry, 2nd Ellison Sinclair; CROCHET ACCESSORY – 1st Dawn Gomersall, 2nd Fay Miller; CROCHET TABLE CENTRE – 1st Maureen Perry, 2nd Dawn Gomersall; ANY FANCY COVERED COAT HANGER – 1st Maureen Perry, 2nd Joyce Woods; SOFT TOY/DOLL – knitted or crocheted 1st Joyce Woods; SOFT TOY/DOLL fabric or fur – 1st Noela McKillop, 2nd Jan Paulger; EMBROIDERY any article by hand – 1st Narelle Gruar, 2nd Dawn Gomersall, D Haupt; EMBROIDERY any article by machine – 1st Merle Murtagh, 2nd Jan Paulger; APPLIQUE any article by hand – 1st tie Dawn Gomersall, 2nd Sue Hayllar, 2nd Suki Perel, Dawn Gomersall; APPLIQUE any article by machine – 1st Dawn Gomersall, 2nd Loreley Tulk; MACHINE MADE GARMENT – 1st Noela McKillop; QUILT hand quilted – 1st Dawn Gomersall, 2nd Joyce Woods; QUILT machine quilted – 1st Loreley Tulk, 2nd Jan Paulger; ANY PATCHWORK ARTICLE – 1st Loreley Tulk, 2nd Dawn Gomersall; WALL HANGING – 1st Loreley Tulk, 2nd Joyce Woods; COUNTED CROSS STITCH – 1st Olive McCarroll, 2nd Joyce Woods; GREETING CARD – 1st Yvonne James, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; BEADING JEWELLERY – 1st Olive McCarroll, 2nd Colleen Wilcox; ANY HAND CRAFTED ITEM NOT ALREADY LISTED – 1st Margaret White, 2nd Sue Hayllar; BATH MAT USING HESSIAN – 1st Jan Paulger, 2nd Lenore Meldrum; HANDCRAFTED HANDBAG – 1st Colleen Wilcox, 2nd Olive Hassall; 2011 CHALLENGE “Palette of Three” – 1st Jan Paulger, 2nd Paula Gillis. Most Entries Dawn Gomersall.

MORE PLACE GETTERS IN THE 19 OCTOBER MARY VALLEY VOICE

Photos of the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo by Vicki Rodwell.

Local MP David Gibson officially launches Valley Bees at Gympie Landcare Nursery on Sunday 11 September. Well over 100 people attended the successful Habitat and Flowering Tree day, with overwhelming feedback and promise of further support. Bob and Rob Raabe, native bee expert from Nambour, perform a live native bee colony transfer on the day. The new system offers low-impact and non-destructive splitting and honey collection.

Glenda Pickersgill, from the Save The Mary Coordinating Group and River Regeneration, shares a moment with Jerry Coleby-Williams from the ABC Gardening Australia TV series.

Spectacular display inside the native stingless hive, showing the amazing brood spiral and pollen and honey sacks. Photos kindly submitted by Glenbo Craig

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KANDANGA CENT SALE

he Kandanga Public Hall and the Kandanga Swimming Club are holding a Cent Sale in the Kandanga Public Hall on Saturday 29 October 2011 starting at 1.30pm as a fundraiser for both organisations. Entry will be $5.00 per person and a delicious afternoon tea will be provided. Grab a group of friends and come along and enjoy a great afternoon with them as there will be lots and lots of prizes from home cooking, plants, books, handcraft and much much more to choose from. You may even find some Christmas presents. There will be a lucky door prize as well as other lucky draws. Come along and join the fun.

hat started as a “because we can” plan has blossomed into a pink spring treat run by volunteers.

For more information contact Kathy Worth 5484 3493 or Diane Cleary 5484 3057.

First plans were to have a High Tea in the grounds of the luxury Yabbaloumba Retreat in the Mary Valley but with the usual aplomb of Kenilworth region residents it has morphed into a fiesta of fun, glamour, frivolity and special treats all for a good cause.

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It will be staged on Sunday 23 October to co-incide with Breast Cancer Awareness month hence the Chicks in the Sticks pink ribbon high tea. The women running the event have all been touched by breast cancer either personally or through family. Australian women have a one in nine lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and it is vital money is raised for research into the disease. The volunteers Kelly Hoyes, Barbara Campbell, Lolie Murtagh, Leanne Keogh, Toni Gitsham, Johanna Van Genderen and Monica Adams want the upmarket high tea to be loads of fun and have arranged an afternoon tea with all the trimmings overlooking the picturesque Conondale ranges and national park. Group spokesperson Ms Hoyes said because of the nature of the event it was vital that people pre-booked their tickets. “We are limiting the numbers because we want this to be a very special event where women can spoil themselves and raise money for cancer research at the same time,” Ms Hoyes said. Tea will be served in china cups so get your pinkies ready and of course the dress code is pink. If you have your own fine china tea cup bring it along to what will be an exquisite afternoon. There will be a fashion parade, including hats just in time for the Melbourne Cup, health and beauty treats, an auction, a complimentary glass of pink bubbles on arrival and of course you can decorate your table in the pink theme. To secure your $35 ticket contact Kelly on 5446 0155 or Loli on 5446 0222. Photo: Organisers of the first High Tea at Yabbaloumba Retreat Johanna Van Genderen, Monica Adams, Barbara Campbell, Lolie Murtagh, Kelly Hoyes and Toni Gitsham have put a lot of time into organising the inaugural event which has a pink theme.

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ome out to play” for two weekends of fantastic outdoors activities in the Mary Valley! On Saturday 22 October 2011 from 1pm until late, the Mary River Festival is kicking off in the Mary Valley again with the free Family River Fun day being held for the second time at Les and Heather Hall’s beautiful riverside property on Wilcox Rd, Kybong. Signs will lead you to the riverbank. Les and Heather are genuinely committed to making the festival a truly family fun day. Come and enjoy the beautiful Mary River. The festival will quick start with a small section of the riverside being replanted in native trees. Kayaking, rubber tubes for children to play in, rockskipping games are just some of the day’s activities. Three legged races, sack races, and juggling are a few more of the fun things for kids to participate in, followed by Marc and Judy’s rainbow show. Music by the Homestead band and Tapper girls, will entertain you as a bonfire is lit. A BBQ will supply you with nourishment and free camping is available overnight. For more info about the day call Adrienne on 5485 5046 or Les and Heather on 0427 657 391 or visit http://www.maryriverfestival.org.au

OUR COMMUNITY Conondale Hall 80th Birthday Bash

onondale Hall will be celebrating its 80th Birthday on Saturday 15 October 2011 at Conondale Hall Grounds from 9am onwards. A true Aussie fair will be on during the day with stalls, food and lots of entertainment for family fun. Saturday night food, bar and live music featuring Nellie Donovan supported by Kelly Cork and “The Rain”. For more info ring Susan on 5435 0048.

“I am so excited about coming home to sing for the Conondale Hall 80th Celebration. Growing up in Conondale was a fantastic time of my life, I especially loved, and looked forward to the Conondale dances. I have fond memories of the famous Conondale Gypsy Tap” Nellie Said. Since taking the steps to making a career in the country music industry, Nellie (Janelle Braden) has never looked back. She released her debut CD ‘Steppin Out’ in 2006 and released three charting singles in Australia and Internationally, and has played at some of the most prestigious festivals around Australia including main stage at the Gympie Muster, Music In The Mulgas, Mud Bulls and Music, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Mildura Music Festival and many more. She has a had a break to concentrate on her family, but is planning on a new single and album early next year.

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rize money of $5000 would be icing on the cake for Imbil students who swapped their classroom for a kitchen before the holidays. Months of planning, gardening and caring for livestock culminated in an eight-course country luncheon that even Jamie Oliver would be proud of, and it happened in the tiny country town of Imbil. Mary Valley State College teacher Lisa James inspired her troops to enter the “Best Harvest Table” competition in the Australian Country Style magazine, which was targeted at individuals, classes or schools who could best demonstrate the popular paddock to plate strategy. The school already had a well established agricultural program under Mrs James’ guidance, which includes its participation in the Edible School Gardens program, so she filled out the form. With support from Edible School Gardens staff Leonie Shanahan and Di Harris, Eumundi chef Max Porter was engaged for the day and the students were given a menu where they were required to pick, prep and plate up eight courses. Beginning with cream of sorrel and silverbeet soup, the menu offered two more appetizers – tomato cups with spring salad and minced chicken, cucumber, mint with glass noodle, before getting into the serious mains with a choice of southern fried chicken morsels, grandmother’s roast chicken with sage and bread stuffing and gravy, split green beans with lemon honey, macadamia dressing, crisp garden salad with cottled egg and mall cheddar salad cream, and baked spuds with olive oil potato filling.

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Aside from a few minor ingredients, the school edible garden and chicken coop provided the meat and veggies for the menu. The programme is a whole-of-school subject but the harvest day luncheon was a Year 6 project, and provided a change from packed sandwiches for the entire school population, teachers included. Ms Shanahan has been involved with harvest day events before that have catered for more people, but she had never seen so many courses cooked on the one occasion at a school. Among the special guests was Bevan McLeod, of McLeod’s Agriculture, who supplies the school with soil conditioner and also brought along a bag of organic oranges to be used on the day. Mrs James said Stephanie Alexander – cook, restaurateur, food writer and champion of the quality and diversity of Australian food – was among the judges for the harvest table competition. “Our edge was the fact that we raised our own chickens and then used them for the menu,” she said. “The kids have learned so much this year with the ag program. “While they live in the country, you would be surprised at how little they know about food. With the garden, we have a taste every week of what is being grown, and with the livestock, they now understand the responsibilities of raising chickens and sheep.” And as all farmers could tell them, the agricultural industry comes with both success and losses. The students have had to cope with the loss of a ewe during lambing, and a tragedy with domestic dogs in the area. “It’s teaching them the full spectrum of farm life – it’s farming for the future,” she said. “Our kids are now food literate – they know where their food comes from.” Entries will be judged on October 11.

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Ethan Griffiths and Coby Owen eagerly dish up some lunch from the harvest table.

OUR COMMUNITY Imbil principal moves on

fter 22 years in the top job, Imbil principal Neil Mahony closed the school gate for the last time with the end of term three. Parents, past and present students shared a farewell parade and barbecue with him at Mary Valley State College, although it was known as the Imbil State School when Mr Mahony first arrived.

The week had been a week of “lasts” for the experienced principal: writing his last school newsletter, signing off his last school project, and yet he can’t believe what has happened to his time at Imbil and 37 years in total with Education Queensland. His teaching career took him to many northern parts of the State including Mt Isa, Greenvale, Mt Surprise and Cairns, and he loves working in small rural towns. That’s why he and wife Lorraine settled in the Gympie area, developing a garden wonderland on their 12 acres at the Dawn. “This location is beautiful with a small green community, close to the ocean – we love boating – and also close to major centres if we need them,” Mr Mahony said. Watching children develop over 11 years of schooling has been the great appeal of the Imbil P-10 school, and he said one of the most rewarding experiences was to see former pre-school children return as parents with their own littlies. He will never tire of the wonder of seeing children go through school and achieve their dream of going to uni or getting a job. “They just have to commit to their learning and they can do anything, we have had great examples of that here,” he said.

He also said the deregulation of the dairy industry was a major blow to the Mary Valley, it “gutted” the community and caused an exodus of families who had been historically tied to the area. Technology in schools has also come a long way since he started at Imbil where there was a single Apple computer in the office. Next year all Year 10 students will have their own personal computers and the school now has two technology rooms and more than 100 PCs. Student numbers cycle, but Mr Mahony is confident the increase in prep and lower school numbers mean the valley is heading into a growth period, and he has high hopes the government will make the “right decisions” regarding industry and land use to encourage the population to stay on a more permanent basis. Perhaps his one regret is the fact that he leaves the education department just at it rolls out the new national curriculum, an exciting process which he believes will free up teachers to do what they do best – teach. He takes the final term of 2011 as long service leave and it will only be when school resumes next year that the fact will hit him, he doesn’t have to listen for the school bell ever again. But in the meantime he and Lorraine will be caretaking at the Bustard Heads Lighthouse, spending a white Christmas in Stockholm with their son and family, and trekking through Africa. Photo: Retiring principal Neil Mahony enjoys a final moment in his favourite role – teaching children the wonders of reading at Imbil’s prep class. Pictured with him are (clockwise from left) Emmerson Simpson, Emily Blunsum, Bonnie Burton, Caleb Carter, Aidan Bailey and Jarrah McIntosh.

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Over 22 years Mr Mahony has instigated many projects, the biggest being the recent installation of the $350,000 multipurpose hall which is constantly used and will be the venue for the upcoming school theatre restaurant. He regards the chaplaincy service as a big success for the valley schools, and is proud of his involvement in its establishment, saying that the majority of the support given by the Imbil “chappy” happened outside the school gate with families. “But my biggest disappointment was the announcement of the Traveston Crossing Dam – it turned the schools in the valley upside down and we are still seeing the effects of it,” he said. “I believe we lost a generation of the elderly, and the only thing we can do is concentrate on the younger people and give them an education and a job and a reason to stay in the area.” Positive events like the school’s agricultural program, its annual ag expo and the theatre productions all helped to heal the community, he said.

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he postman is growing a beard and the local fishing expert can’t wait to hit the stage… Imbil is abuzz with theatre fever and the town is ready to act up. But it’s all an excuse for fun and laughter when a large swag of community members, students and teaching staff drop their everyday garb for the titillating costumes of “Harem Scarem”. Mary Valley State College offers the theatre restaurant production in two shows this year, on October 7 and 8 at the multipurpose hall. The M-rated show has a smaller cast than the highly successful “Cruisin’ Calypso” produced by the school two years ago, but director Diana King said it was a more challenging event because of the costumes and sets required, and higher musical content. “These shows are great for a small community,” she said. “They bring everyone together – students, staff and residents – and the audience gets involved on the night as well.” As is often the case, many people have more than one role, and Ms King has been in the kitchen pureeing 200 litres of pumpkin soup for the entrée, between teaching class and directing rehearsals. She warns of bawdy humour, “amazing” belly dancers and leaks the fact that four of the Mary Valley Stags rugby league players will make an appearance “half-naked”. The Middle Eastern romp is centred on King Ahmed Kar and his 17 wives, and the audience finds out why the king is so security conscious, why the eunuch is called Hope and if Clarence gets his evil way with the virginal Princess Charity (Tiffany McCarthy). Ms King is also in charge of production and sound, and shares the director’s role with teacher and actor Ken Welton, who plays King Ahmed Kar. Both have a drama background and are members of the Gympie Theatre Association, and are used to the nine months of preparation for such a production. Rehearsals are now being held three times a week as opening night draws near. Ms King said apart from the acting, they needed a lot of community talent for support tasks such as sewing costumes and designing sets. The school’s last production raised a much needed $6000, and organisers hope to double the takings with the October event. Tickets are $30 and include a three-course dinner, and can be purchased through the school office on 5488 5333. A licensed bar will be open during the production.

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he AGM for the Belli Community Hall Association was held at the Belli Hall on Tuesday 20 September 2011. Neville and Margaret Long, committed and hard working members of the Executive were re-elected as President and Secretary respectively. Similarly, our hard working Treasurer, Michelle Chambers was re-elected. As long-standing members of the Executive, John Goldsbrough was re-elected Vice President along with Max Mortimer as Booking Officer. Committee Members of the Belli Hall Association voted unanimously that each of the electives be established as the 2011/12 Executive. A committed team, lead by Neville and Margaret, organises and hosts several functions, including fundraising events and most famously, oldtime dances, throughout the year. We are honoured to be led by such an exemplary Executive and look forward to another year of hard work, fun and laughter as the Belli Hall hosts many more community events in the coming year. Martial arts classes are to be conducted at the Belli Hall, 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park, on Thursday afternoons. Kim Raddon conducts Wing Chun classes, a martial art suitable for all ages, regardless of sex, body type or muscle development. Benefits include stress control, discipline and improved concentration along with overall well-being. To register your interest and confirm class information contact Kim on 0421 420 072, or visit www.northcoastwingchun.com.au Feel like dancing? Belli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday 22 October starting at 7.30 pm. Come along and enjoy a fun night of old-time dancing with our fabulous live band, Sunshine Swing. Everyone is welcome, including beginners! Our entry fee of $12 per adult, $5 students includes a hearty supper with door prizes. Primary school age children are free. Belli Hall is located in beautiful Belli Park at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com In response to the Letter from LNP Member David Gibson published in the 21 September 2011 issue of the Mary Valley Voice. Reference (LNP) Member for Gympie David Gibson’s claims in a letter to the editor that Campbell Newman has reiterated that the LNP is opposed to the Traveston Crossing Dam. David fails to share with readers the fact that the Traveston Crossing Dam site and the Kenilworth Dam Site are both still listed on current Government restricted area maps as dam sites. Come to

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ver 100 people enjoyed the sunshine at the ‘Old Fashioned Morning Tea’ held at the Noosa Museum in Pomona on Tuesday 13 September 2011. The morning was arranged to commemorate the 100th Birthday of the Museum’s building, which was erected early 1911. Its first public use was the designated Council Chambers of the then Noosa Shire. The date of the first meeting held in the building was September 13, 1911 – so it was fitting that this special centennial birthday was able to be organised for exactly 100 years later. Special guests included Mayor Bob Abbot (as the last Mayor of Noosa Shire Council and the first Mayor of the amalgamated Sunshine Coast Council). Members of the Museum were pleased to welcome the families of many past Chairmen and Councillors from Noosa Shire – some of whom travelled from Bundaberg, Brisbane and Beerwah. The Celebration Cake was cut by Esme Tait (grand-daughter of James Duke who was the first Chairman of Noosa Shire) and Christine Chapman (our person over 100 years young). It was wonderful to see so many people greeting others they hadn’t seen for many years, swapping stories and reminiscing, as well as enjoying the museum’s displays. Photo: Burne and Coral Sutton. As well as offering an ON DEMAND delivery service to the Mary Valley (Monday to Friday plus Saturday Morning)

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• Large older style Queenslander with elevated position - Kenilworth. • Three bedrooms plus sleepout • Sunroom and covered verandah • Country style kitchen and dining • Separate studio or workshop • 6.32 acres with fruit trees and large dam. PRICE $428,000

Invest in ‘bricks and mortar’ - Kenilworth. PRICE $345,000 • Lowset brick home on 840m2 with rural views • Three bedrooms all with built-in robes • Large lounge room with wood heater • Kitchen and dining combined • Large covered outdoor area with BBQ • Fully fenced rear yard • Single lock-up garage with workshop • Double carport

Secluded large block of 46 acres with home and studio with views - Kenilworth. • 46 acres. Private bush block with dam and 1 ha irrigation licence • MAIN HOME: Three bedroom lowset brick with family room, separate lounge and dining area, single carport. Currently returning $285 pw rent • STUDIO: Open plan living, one bedroom with ensuite and balcony. Private and located at the top of the property. Returning $500 per month. Ideally you could live in the main home and rent out the studio or use the studio as a weekender and continue renting the main home for extra income. Inspections are by appointment.

PRICE $650,000