Mary Valley Voice September 5 2012 - Vol.22 No.16

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

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n Saturday 11 August, Jessie Falconer and Alexia Field competed in the zone 6 One Day Event held at Caloundra. Both girls had a great day with Jess riding Lexington Inspire Me placing 4th in her age group and Alexia riding Spooky placing 11th in her age group.

Romy McCullough had a successful day at Imbil show on Saturday 18 August. She placed 2nd in her rider class, 2nd in hunter pony and 3rd in riding pony.

Also on Saturday 18 August was Tewantin Noosa pony club’s combined training competition. Jessie Falconer rode Lexy and placed 3rd in her age group. The following day Tewantin Noosa club held their Dressage day which was attended by Romy McCullough and Jessie Falconer.

Romy riding Jacks Back placed 4th in her first test of the day. Jessie rode Wally and placed 1st in her first test and 2nd in her second test which saw her awarded Reserve Champion. Well done girls!

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the time as reported in The Nambour Chronicle, 8.11.1935, page 3 “A number of modern houses are being erected in the district for various owners, namely Messrs H. Muller, T. Sharry, C Cole, H. Davis, H. Hassall and W. Woods”. The Muller family had a third home constructed in Mary Street

by Mr W. Burgher during the 1940’s. When the Mullers moved to Brisbane in 1948 local builder Mac Pearce built their new home at Virginia.

Mr Muller worked full time for Arthur Tanner in his General Store before taking over the Grocery section of the business in the early 1940’s. Prior to that time he played in the Kenilworth Jazz Band which was formed in 1929, with Mr Tanner, Ern Sims, Eric Dobson, Tom Milady and Bill Browne.

Mr Muller was a keen cricketer and was elected Assistant Secretary of the Kenilworth Cricket Association in 1935. In October, 1935 Mr Muller was elected to the position of one of the two vice-presidents of the Maroochy Zone Cricket Council. See the Muller Cup at the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday 10 am – 2 pm.

Mr Muller purchased the Roxy Theatre business from Mr Frank Rogers. The application for change of licence was recorded in the minutes of the Maroochy Shire Council as published in the Nambour Chronicle 26.1.1945.

Mr Muller worked for a number of community organisations, spending 14 years on the School and Hall Committees and was Secretary of the Patriotic Fund Committee under the chairmanship of Arthur Tanner. During the years of World War II the Patriotic Fund in the district raised $8364.00.

Harry Muller was another of those hard working members of this community who contributed so much to the development of the district we know today – he should not be forgotten.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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r Harry Muller’s association with Kenilworth began with a visit to the Sims Gheerulla farm in May 1923 with a visit of six weeks. He returned for a two week holiday in 1925 and took up residence in the township in 1928.

Mr T. Milady came to Kenilworth in 1929. He and Mr W. Pickering were engaged to erect a residence for Mr. H. Muller in the Kenilworth township as was reported on page five of the Nambour Chronicle, Friday, 2.1.1931.

The completion of this home was reported in the March 6 edition of this publication, which also reported that Mr and Mrs H. Muller had returned from their honeymoon tour.

Mr T. Robson constructed a second home for the Mullers in 1935. There appears to have been a boom in building at

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH BOOK CLUB

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he last book our book club read was “The Great Gatsby”

by F. Scott Fitzgerald. There was lively discussion, as usual. We all agreed it was a very interesting storyline with some descriptive passages beautifully written. One critic hailed the book as “the second greatest book in the English language”. Interesting as the book was, we didn’t agree with this opinion!

Unfortunately, we were not told what the greatest book was. Would anyone like to offer a suggestion?

Published in April, 1926 in USA, “The Great Gatsby” was acclaimed by the reading public. From 1926 till the present time, six films have been made, the latest by Australian Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo Di Caprio. The story has been made into radio plays, theatrical productions, an opera and even computer games!

Our next book is “My Family and Other Animals” by Gerald Durrell.

This book which couldn’t be further away from the notorious “Fifty Shades of Grey” is a delightful story of a rather dotty English family living in Greece. Gerald Durrell is a well-known naturalist, perhaps a forerunner to David Attenborough.

Kenilworth Book Club’s next meeting is on Thursday, 4 October at 7pm at the KAC rooms. Do come and join us, even if you don’t get round to reading the book. The discussion is entertaining and the supper is delicious!

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Save our butcher!

When a person chooses to live in small country town you expect to be provided with certain essential services. Some of those are provided by the local council but others are provided by businessmen/ women – the owners of small businesses who have put their savings (and sometimes borrowings), their skill, their willingness to work long hours and their hopes into providing us with a necessary service.

They depend on the people of this town to support them.

Some businesses provide products which have a short shelf life, such as those of a fruit shop or a butcher. A number of fruit shops have started and failed during the 32 years I have been in Kenilworth. Do we want our butcher shop to suffer the same fate? The meat here is excellent. I gave some to a relative who lives in Brisbane and she was impressed by the taste and quality. She can buy only the supermarket meat, some of which is imported, whereas we enjoy locally grown beef, pork and chicken. If you want a local butcher shop, grocery shop or any other shop support them.

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KENILWORTH MORE WORKSHOPS, DEMOS AND ART RAFFLES FOR KENILWORTH CELEBRATES!

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enilworth, a tiny town of around a few hundred people hosts one of the best art festivals in Queensland and for over 15 years the Kenilworth Arts Council has grown this celebration of art into a week of must see events. Kenilworth is where “Great art and good fun go hand in hand”...

The Kenilworth Experience includes:POETRY - The Poets Breakfast; ART - The Kenilworth Art prize exhibition and the LGI Trophy exhibition for painters and 3D artists with $22,000 in prizes to be won. Plus a separate solo exhibition in the St John Bosco Church by Mandy McGuire.

MUSIC - Buskers and street performers during the day and the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra in concert, followed by the Symphony Dinner on Sunday night at Kenilworth Homestead; MUSIC AND CHEESE - in the famous Kenilworth Cheese Factory with the Continental Party Band - the Chardonnay Sippers and The Incredible Flea Circus. Watch for Knobby the Bobby in the street, as you enjoy dining or snacking at one of our great eateries; WORKSHOP WEEK - 10 x four and five day workshops with the best tutors from around Australia... September 24 - September 28. Plus a great Ukulele workshop with the Uke Dukes on Saturday 29 September.

There are still a few places left in some of these workshops and with international tutors in our Mary Valley, a great opportunity, for late bookings phone Rod Bloomer 07 5472 3088.

MARKETS - DRUMMING - CHAINSAW DEMO - Artisan market in Charles Street, ‘Rythmn Culture’ drumming workshops in the Town Park and a ‘Chainsaw Sculpture’ demonstration on the grounds of Kenilworth House.

During Kenilworth Celebrates! the Mary Valley scarecrows will be out and about as well to add more quirk and colour for visitors.

People come from around Austraila and New Zealand for this fantastic arts festival and artists have come from Perth

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Night Celebrations for School’s Centenary 15th Sept

Everyone is invited to continue Centenary Celebrations after the day events finish, as the Conondale Hall will be open for celebrations from 4.00pm.

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Generosity plus! This is the only way to describe the people who support the Kenilworth Celebrates Festival. There are too many to name but to list a few examples.

Ly Diefenbach is a super talented and successful artist and wonderful person. Lyn is tutoring a five day class in pastels during the Kenilworth Celebrates week and when asked to join with the three other masters who will be demonstrating at Kenilworth on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September immediately suggested we might like one of her paintings to raffle to help support the “Masters At Work”. Lyn is also having an exhibition of her work at the first class ‘Lasting Impressions’ gallery so is a very busy lady.

The magnificent original painting “Illumination” is valued at $1600 and tickets will be limited and only for sale to those who attend the Masters at Work on Saturday and Sunday. The raffle will be drawn at the Symphony Dinner on Sunday evening 23 September.

Greg Postle who is a wildlife artist extraordinaire donates a limited edition print every year for raffling during the year.

Greg also has sold out exhibitions of his original works at ‘Lasting Impressions’ Gallery.

Jack Wilms of Obi Valley Woodworks supplies a trophy which in addition to the $2000 donated by Landfill Gas Industries is awarded to the overall winner (best in show) of the KAC/LGI Trophy Exhibition/ Competition. Jack only works with aged red cedar and produces the most magnificent pieces (photo left) which are for sale from his beautiful gallery at very reasonable prices. Jack’s Gallery is situated above the Coolabine Valley on Hunsley Road and is a must see in the Kenilworth area.

Our other major sponsors are Sunshine Coast Council and Events Queensland. The tone of this festival is set by the management committee who have genuine respect for each other and a unified desire for every visitor to enjoy the ‘Kenilworth Experience’.

For more information visit www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au

The Hall will host the next part of Saturday’s 15.9.12 celebrations, with drinks and nibbles from 4.00pm-6.30pm for those who want to get together and reminisce, then from 7.00pm there will be • live music by band ‘PSYCHADELLA’ • food • bar • dancing and fun right through until midnight... (cover charge applies for night event).

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MARY VALLEY Bus company wins development grant

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us drivers working for Karrabee Bus and Coach will be able to further develop their skills in customer service after the company secured a grant from the Australian Government National Workforce Development Fund.

The Mary Valley based company connects the communities of the valley to Gympie and the Sunshine Coast as well as Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the south.

Managing director Julie Worth (pictured left) said the program would strengthen the skills of the company with eight drivers undertaking training.

“Our drivers are learning new skills in customer service and safety,” Mrs Worth said.

“The training we have organised through the National Workforce Development Fund with assistance from the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council will help our drivers see a strong future with our company.

“We’re working hard with our local community to develop the local transport industry and identify transport opportunities, such as coach trips to major events.”

If you would like to know more about the National Workforce Development Fund, visit www.innovation.gov.au/nwdf or phone 133 873 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

“This was never just a NIMBY reaction from a few neighbouring property owners in relation to noise issues, as was portrayed by the applicant. This was fundamentally a poor choice of site for these activities, and an inappropriate development for the area, an area whose economic base is sustainable agriculture and nature-based recreation and outdoor education. The valley’s current land uses could not co-exist with a motorsport park.

The Council also agreed that the safety of patrons and existing road-users and residents would be put at unacceptable risk,” the spokeswoman said.

“We’re looking forward to supporting economic development opportunities for this area which engage and unite the community, not threaten it. Let’s all support the economic and social development initiatives discussed at the recent Mary Valley Renewal meeting at Imbil.”

BRAG extends a heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all who participated in any way in the well-supported campaign.

“This result is due to a real community effort to bring the true facts to Council to protect homes, people’s safety, security and the future amenity of the valley,” said the spokeswoman.

“Hopefully people may now sleep and breather easier and get on with their lives and their delayed investment decisions – personal and commercial - all of which have been on hold for far too long due to this drawn-out process.”

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Motor Sport Park refused by Council

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ympie Regional Council has refused the application to develop a motorsport park at Bella Creek, west of Imbil, concluding that the proposal does not comply with the Planning Scheme, and that the location and characteristics of the chosen site make it unsuitable for the intended use.

Eight key reasons listed in the Council Planning Services report recommending refusal of the application included: the totally inadequate roads leading to the site from both the east and west approaches; the lack of ready access in case of accident, bushfire or other emergency; and the difficulties faced by the isolation of patrons at the site in the frequent but unpredictable event of flooded access roads. Somerset Regional Council was one of many “organisation objectors” who raised concerns about road safety issues, especially the high likelihood of increased usage of the very dangerous Kingaham Road access from the west, where the Landcruiser Park four-wheel drive facility is situated near Jimna.

The council planning report found that the site was located in a medium to high bushfire hazard zone and that the nature of the activity would indeed increase the risk of fire occurring.

A spokeswoman for the Bella Residents Action Group (BRAG) which had led the marathon 2-year community campaign against the proposal said that opponents’ concerns had been found by Council’s investigations to be totally justified.

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That Council, as Assessment Manager, REFUSE development application for Material Change of Use in Two Stages – Accommodation Premises (camping and cabins) and Food or Entertainment Venue (Multi Sports Park and Kiosk) and Environmentally Relevant Activity #63 Sewage Treatment (2) (A) 21eo to 100ep on Lot 14 LX1131, Lot 16 RP841632, Lot 9 LX1191, Lot 764 L37551 located at Bella Creek Road, Bella Creek based on the following grounds: 1. The development does not comply with the Cooloola Shire Planning Scheme.

2. The application does not adequately demonstrate that adverse noise impacts from the development will not result on the surrounding area.

3. Bella Creek Road, being the lead-in road to the development, is not currently adequate to cater for the traffic to be generated and it is not considered reasonable to condition the roadworks required to make the road adequate.

4. The development will result in an unacceptable impact on the rural character and amenity of the area.

5. The development site is isolated for extended periods during times of flood which poses an unacceptable risk to public safety and an unacceptable imposition on local emergency services, including Council.

6. Kingaham Road, connecting the development site and Landcruiser Mountain Park to the west, is not suitable to cater for additional traffic and given the likelihood of additional traffic on this road as a result of the development, will pose an unacceptable safety risk.

7. Having regard to the number of objections and concerns expressed in the objections, Council considers that the proposal is contrary to community expectations and not in the public interest.

8. The development will result in an unacceptable bushfire risk.

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As the sounds of the previous weeks rodeo fade back into the surrounding hills, it’ll be the fruits of the wordsmiths mixed with peals of laughter that replace them.

The Kenilworth Poets Breakfast is organised by local conservation group the Conondale Range Committee and has been as their contribution towards the popular Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival for well over a decade.

The resurgence of poetry as crowd-pleasing performance owes a lot to the success of Poets Breakfasts and the one in Kenilworth is highly regarded by both poets and patrons.

Host of the breakfast, popular local poet Ian Mackay, attributes its success to the great mix of poets as well as its unpredictability.

“We’ve made a very deliberate point in presenting invited and experienced poets while still keeping the open microphone component for new or surprise performers,” he says, “and the result is a wonderful diversity in both subject matter and style.”

The Breakfast commences at 8am on Saturday 22 September in the woodchop arena just behind the Kenilworth Hall. Entry is $5 with a light breakfast, coffee and cake and Devonshire tea available.

Following the Breakfast, there’s ample time to visit the impressive art display, the centrepiece of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival, in the nearby hall, as well as taking in the special markets and a host of other activities and entertainment.

An increasingly attractive option, especially for those who travel some distance to attend, is that of camping in the showgrounds and simply strolling over to the Breakfast in the morning. Phone 5446 0131 for camping details.

For enquiries about the Breakfast, ring Ian on 5446 0124.

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ophy Blake is a ceramic artist from Lake Macdonald who specialises in sculptural works. She recently travelled to China and participated in an artist in residency program at the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen. She went to China with an open mind ready to absorb the Eastern influences to guide her for her body of work for her upcoming solo exhibition at Gallery Frit.

She was amazed at the ceramic traditions that were being executed in the same way that they had been for thousands of years.

Another cultural tradition that she noticed had a huge impact on the Chinese culture was the zodiac or Shengxiao.

This has been a major influence in the people’s lives since 200 BC and to this day can dictate major decisions in their lives. A man will not marry a woman even if he’s madly in love with her if their zodiac signs are incompatible.

There is evidence of Shengxiao in every town, street and home in China and this tradition is highly spiritual and respected.

Sophy’s installation of artwork will feature the spirit and soul of the Shengxiao and will show some work that she had shipped back from China as well as some pieces made upon her return to Australia. The exhibition will be opened by fellow ceramic artist and teacher Michael Ciavarella and promises to bring the best of China to Imbil. It will start at 5.30pm on Saturday 1 September and continue through to Sunday 30 September. Please contact Gallery Frit for more information, phone 5488 6975.

Visit Sophy’s website www.sophyblakeart.carbonmade.com

Australian Bush poets’ Association President Manfred Vijars entertains at last year’s festival.

Poets set their sights on Kenilworth

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ith Spring having sprung, it’s customary that performance poets and followers of that popular genre turn their eyes towards the woodchop arena in the Kenilworth showgrounds.

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MARY VALLEY INC. NEWS

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Planning for CHRISTmas party

ary Valley Chamber of Commerce members have the organisation of the Imbil Children’s Christmas party well in hand, with the date set for Friday December 14, from 5pm.

The Chamber’s business awards dinner will be held biannually rather than annually.

The Chamber supports the proposed Imbil Brooloo rail trail.

It is believed QTMR is prepared to complete the removal at QTMR expense of all items – rail, sleepers, fastenings, bridges etc along this line. The Chamber is looking for community support for the project in promoting and maintaining this trail. Further meetings are to occur between MVHR, QTMR, council and the community on this matter.

Business Marketing Course is planned for November and will be an opportunity for businesses to receive funded training for marketing their business. Watch this space.

The next Chamber community forum is on Tuesday 2 October and guest speakers include Gympie Regional Council CEO and Mayor, and a representative from the Mary Valley Country marketing committee.

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Wellness Fest on its way

n Saturday 29 September, head to Crystal Waters near Conondale for the annual Wellness Fest.

Events kick off from 7.30am till 10.30pm and organisers describe the Wellness Fest as an invitation for all of us to slow down and find time to nourish ourselves despite the busyness that we all seem to experience.

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SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER THE ANNUAL KENILWORTH SHOW AND RODEO

wrestling, breakaway roping and barrel races and a total prize pool of $5050.

riesian horses, riding sidesaddle, combined with piglet races rodeo, showjump, woodchop, ute muster and more!

It will be show jumping at its best, five classes with jump heights starting at 75cm and ranging up to 1.20 metres.

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Kenilworth’s ‘Big Day of the Year’ is on. Show jumping starts 8am; Show horse led events and ridden start 8.30am; National Rodeo Association All Round Rodeo 9.30am and goes through all day; Woodchop 10am; State Ute Muster judging 12.30pm and pavilion all day.

A Ute Muster Series with classes for Street Ute, B&S Ute, Chicks Ute, 4x4 Ute, Work Ute, Feral and Classic Ute. Wood Chopping has eleven classes including a Jack & Jill Event.

The pavilion displays of cookery, flora, textile arts and photography displayed this year in the new showcases.

Further info, call Bill Morris on 5446 0338, Lolie on 5446 0222 or visit www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm

Come see the Friesians, six classes of competition for the Friesian horse and with a costume class. The Friesian horse, originated in the Netherlands, resembling a light draft horse, size enabling them to carry a knight in armour, jet black in colour, muscled, agile and with elegant action.

Sidesaddle allows a rider (usually female) to sit aside a horse, three classes of Sidesaddle.

Now about those pigs! Six piglets race through obstacles to the finish line, $2 sweeps on each of five races with a substantial cash prize for the winning pig ticket holder.

First race 11am.

In the Rodeo arena, there will be a full all-round National Rodeo Association event, with bull and bronc rides, steer

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Concerned Belli Park Residents form Local Association

ome 30 residents of Belli Park gathered at Belli Hall in August to express their concerns and to form an Association to give a voice to locals.

Elected to the role of President of the new “Belli Park Progress Association” was long-time resident and business owner, Durnford Dart. “We welcome people interested in the progress of Belli Park, residents, workers and users of the roads to have a say for the region through the Association”, he said.

The Association is concerned with matters of road safety and maintenance, tourism, public transport, digital reception and towers and connective trails for people, horses and bikes.

Residents were concerned about the impact and speed of quarry trucks on the roads, and the safety for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists sharing the road in light of several recent incidents.

State MP Peter Wellington informed the meeting that Main Roads has determined that more sections of the road are about to move from 80 klm/hour to 100 klm/hour.

“The speed and number of trucks using the EumundiKenilworth Road is of grave concern for residents,” Mr Dart said. “These trucks are carrying heavy loads, and at 100 km/ hour cannot stop in time to avoid hazards, such as children crossing from school buses, or cyclists who have no shoulder to get off the road.”

“We would like to see the road speed being contained at 80 km/hour,” Mr Dart said.

Locals were concerned over the lack of transport options available to Belli Park. “It’s too dangerous for bicycles, pedestrians or horses on the road, and there is no public transport coming through Belli Park,” said newly elected publicity officer, Karyn Maher.

“The lack of transport options is particularly hard for our rural youth, the elderly and people with disabilities who are unable to access private cars.”

Local Council representative, Mr Greg Rogerson, expressed concern over the lack of public transport to the region, and assured the meeting that he would be taking this concern back to the Council for action.

State Member, Mr Peter Wellington MP, pointed out that many properties in Belli Park that were resumed for the Traveston Dam project are now coming on to the general market.

“This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to create public connective trails for horses, pedestrians, bikes and wildlife while these properties are in public hands,” spokesperson Karyn Maher said.

“Many of these properties are in significant locations, potentially linking the communities of Belli Park, Ridgewood, Gheerulla and surrounding localities.

“Creating corridors through these properties before putting them on the market would create important opportunities for rural tourism businesses, enable vital habitat linkages and enable residents to safely access existing horse trails and walks,” she said.

People wishing to join the Association or get involved should contact Durnford Dart on durn@bamboo-oz.com.au or phone 5447 0299.

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elli Community Hall is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with an evening of Old-Time Dancing on 8 September, from 7.30pm. Popular local band, Sunshine Swing, will get us into the swing of things. So come along and join us for an evening of good old-fashioned fun to mark our special celebration Family friendly rates; $12 per adult and $5 per child includes a country-style supper to complete the night. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park, just past the Belli Picnic Shop.

For more information contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com.

Belli Community Hall Association will be holding its 2012 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 11 September at 7.30pm. All local community residents are invited to attend.

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t the last Cooroy VIEW Club luncheon, guest speaker Olwin from Guide Dogs of Queensland came along with her buddy Champ.

We also welcomed a new member, Kate Fraser where she was presented with her badge by President Grace Taylor.

At this particular luncheon we empowered members to vote on resolutions (our VOICE) to go to Convention thereafter allowing our voice to the Government. Valuable discussions were entered into on Health, Education and Organ Donors rights! Then we voted.

We were also delighted to have a card from our young Learning for Life Student sponsored by us. We also invite others to be part of this experience.

The next luncheon will be on Tuesday 11 September. We will dress for Spring, have a trade table and our guest speaker will be Kate a dietitian from Noosa.

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he Gympie Region will be inundated by people on everything from road bikes and tricycles to tandems and mountain bikes when Cycle Queensland 2012 pedals into the Region next weekend.

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which starts in Gayndah on Saturday 8 September.

The riders will then make their way to Noosa via Biggenden, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Tiaro, Gympie and Cooroy.

Event Manager Graeme Ferguson said Cycle Queensland 2012 would inject thousands of dollars into the local economy.

“The riders will be in Tiaro on Thursday 13 and then in Gympie on Friday 14 September and based on previous experience, cafes, bakeries and pubs will be overflowing,” he said.

“Riders will be based at Albert Park during their stay in Gympie, with Gympie Regional Council, local community groups, sporting organisations and not for profit organisations providing services and support to Cycle Queensland to help make the stay a positive experience to remember.”

“We encourage local businesses to make the riders feel welcome.”

Graeme said Cycle Queensland was part adventure and part holiday and was designed to let people pedal away from the everyday.

“On Cycle Queensland you don’t need to worry about cooking meals, transporting luggage or navigating from town to town because we have a 180-strong support crew to look after those things,” he said.

“Each day you’ll ride from town to town at your own pace, enjoying the sights along the way before pulling into the night’s campsite where hot showers, masseurs, somewhere to relax, entertainment and more await.”

“More than 130 of the support crew members are volunteers and during the event they will be undertaking tasks including marshalling, catering, first aid, campsite set up and logistics,” Graeme said.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne said, “Council is pleased to have the opportunity to host Cycle Queensland riders on their visit to our Region. The route chosen will take them through some of our most beautiful and historic localities and will also provide some challenges with our Region’s hilly terrain.”

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“Reptiles are an interesting and important part of the wildlife found in Queensland, but most people didn’t welcome surprise encounters with snakes,” Dr Bunce said.

“Snakes present little or no danger to people when they are left alone.

“A few precautions will reduce the chances of surprise meetings,” he said.

“If you see a snake, give it a wide berth and don’t threaten or provoke it.

“Most bites happen when people threaten a snake by interfering with it or trying to kill it. Leave it alone, and after a while the snake should move on.

“If you find a snake indoors, open external doors and windows, close internal doors and place ‘door snakes’ or rolled towels along the bottom of those doors.

“If the reptile shows no signs of moving after an hour, residents should contact a licensed snake remover.”

Dr Bunce said EHP did not remove snakes, but licensed private contractors could undertake this function, generally on a fee-for-service basis.

“In yards, remove rubbish piles, sheets of tin and stores of timber where snakes might shelter and also keep grass short. Wear gardening gloves and remove any food sources for snakes or their prey,” he said.

“When in the bush, take care and never pick up any type of reptile. Stay on formed paths or tracks so you can spot and avoid snakes, and do not walk alone.

“Wear protective clothing such as covered shoes and trousers and carry a torch at night. Carry a first aid kit, and if someone is bitten, apply a pressure immobilisation bandage, avoid moving the patient and seek medical attention immediately,” Dr Bunce said.

Snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and cannot be taken from the wild to be kept as pets. Keeping a snake or any type of reptile requires a licence from EHP, and reptiles must be obtained from licensed breeders – go to www.ehp.qld.gov.au for more information.

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oin in Australia’s largest celebration of books and reading.

Sunshine Coast Council invites avid readers to pick up a book, put up their feet and join in the nationwide Get Reading! campaign which started on 29 August until 31 September 2012.

Join in Australia’s largest annual celebration of books and reading, by picking up a free 50 books you can’t put down booklet at your local library. The top 50 books of 2012 are showcased in the booklet that will inspire more Australians to discover or rediscover the pleasure of reading.

As part of the month long Get Reading! celebration, well known Australian author Toni Jordan will host a free literary session at Caloundra Library on Monday 17 September 2012 from 10am to 11am. Ms Jordan’s debut novel, “Addition”, was shortlisted for the Barbara Jefferies Award and long-listed for the Miles Franklin Award in 2009, and has been published in sixteen countries. Toni’s latest release “Nine Days”, is a beautiful family saga that spans the history of Australia from World War II. For more information or to book into a session, visit your local Sunshine Coast Library or council’s library website.

For further information on the national Get Reading! campaign visit www.getreading.com.au

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nvironment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is warning people to look out for snakes as warmer weather makes reptiles more active.

EHP Director Wildlife Management, Dr Ashley Bunce , said lush growth from good rains this year meant people should be extra cautious in their homes, gardens and workplaces and when hiking.

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recently attended the Conondale Kenilworth community disaster management group meeting at the Kenilworth Historical Museum. It was well attended by a number of agencies including permanent and rural fire officers, local and regional police, first response and council disaster management staff. I was really impressed with the community members who attended as there are some very real threats that the valley faces particularly if the Mary Valley becomes isolated due to flooding. I expressed how resilient the people of the Obi Obi and Mary Valley are in times of hardship. It was reassuring to me and the community members present to know that council has identified the need for a local group with local knowledge and input around the disaster management planning table.

The recent spell of warm weather is a reminder to be prepared for the upcoming bushfire season. Local conditions are dry and that means being prepared for the possibility of fire. The Rural Fire Service has published a Prepare. Act. Survive. magazine to help you prepare your home and family for bushfire and guide you through an emergency. Check out http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/ The Gheerulla Hall standing tall campaign resulted in some new faces on the Gheerulla Hall committee which is a great result for the future management of the hall.

Contact me on 5441 8373 with your questions and suggestions about making the Sunshine Coast Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green and diverse.

Catch you in the valley!

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Wellington’s Way Koala Habitat I recently contacted the Minister for Environment, to request that an 83.36 hectare parcel of land, located at Lot 2 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd Belli Park, be set aside as Koala Habitat. This land was purchased by the previous government for the failed Traveston Crossing Dam. If you know of any land that should be considered for purchase by the Government for the purpose of Koala Habitat, you are invited to make a submission to Department of Environment. Expressions of interest opened on 14 August and close on 31 October. For more information visit: www.ehp.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3330 6317.

Belli Hall Progress Association Inaugural Meeting Earlier this month I attended the inaugural meeting of the Belli Park Progress Association. As a result of issues raised at the meeting I have requested that the speed limit on the Kenilworth Eumundi Road be considered at the next Speed Limit Review Committee meeting. The Committee is made up of representatives from Police, Main Roads

and Council and have been asked to support an 80kph speed limit on the whole of Kenilworth Road, because of the conflict with it being designated a tourist road as well as a heavy haulage road.

Holiday Review Many of our community groups plan events around public holidays. From next year the Government plans to move the Labour Day public holiday from May to the first Monday in October and to have the Queen’s Birthday holiday to the second Monday in June. While this change has not yet been debated in Parliament, I have no doubt it will happen.

Update on Planning Scheme In Parliament this week the Deputy Premier tabled a copy of the Queensland Government, Draft Temporary State Planning Policy. The Deputy Premier described the policy as a “simple and straightforward policy”. He said that the temporary policy will be in effect for a maximum of 12 months or until it is incorporated into a single planning policy for Queensland. He also said that he intends to release that policy for public comment by October with an adoption target of March 2013. For further information, give my office a call on 5441 6933.

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Move to revitalise the Mary Valley

he economic future of the Mary Valley is set to become much clearer with the introduction of the Mary Valley Economic Development Advisory Group.

The move comes after the State Government’s announcement that land purchased for the canned Traveston Dam will be put back on the market.

The committee will see Sunshine Coast Regional Council join with Gympie Regional Council and Member for Gympie David Gibson to ensure that the release of this land will stimulate the local agriculture industry.

Sunshine Coast Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay, who will be representing the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, said that she is eager to ensure that every effort is made to reinvigorate the Mary Valley.

“We lost many families and farming businesses to the Traveston Dam so it is the aim of this committee to develop a serious plan to bring back those people and to encourage new practices to take advantage of the land on offer,” said Cr McKay. The Australian agriculture industry has suffered greatly over the last few years from the economic downturn and competition with cheap imports.

Cr McKay warns that the State Government needs to be serious about the challenge, and not be hypocritical by inviting produce imports into Australia.

“Here we have the opportunity to strengthen a vital Australian industry, and I urge the State Government to be active in this process.” said Cr McKay. Cr Jenny McKay September 5, 2012 | 13

MARY VALLEY Roving Restorers Bushcare’s Major Day Out

making and will culminate in grand performance and laser light show at the festival in Kandanga on November 10.

oin us for Bushcare’s Major Day Out, on Sunday 9 September at Crystal Waters, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale from 9am to 2pm - an exciting national event in Landcare Week to engage communities in local bush restoration. We will be doing a morning of planting and weeding activities at Crystal Waters, followed by a cuppa and cake and a guided walk on the property with Alan Wynn from Land for Wildlife.

Filmmaker Luke Barrowcliffe was on hand to introduce the premiere of his “Once an Endangered Species”, a film on the iconic Mary River Cod, produced with the assistance of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and the Sunshine Coast Council. The film included rare footage of the Cod in its natural habitat and while it talked of artificial breeding and restocking programs, it really emphasized the need to retain, and even restore, suitable breeding habitat in the river and its tributaries.

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Please register at Barung Landcare phone 5494 3151 or www.barunglandcare.org.au

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Little Yabba Park Bushcare

ur next working bee will be on Friday 7 Sept at Little Yabba Park, Cambroon in the Mary Valley from 8am to 11am.

Members are actively restoring vegetation along the banks of Little Yabba Creek. Work activities are followed by a cuppa and a short bushwalk nearby. New members are very welcome. Contact Susie Duncan 5429 6622.

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ore than 150 people turned out to the Majestic theatre in Pomona recently for “Mary, Movies and Muffins”, a film premiere and fundraiser for this year’s Mary River Festival.

It was a diverse evening, beginning with a delightful musical interlude by Anna Burgess on vocals and her Dad Steve (something of a Mary River stalwart) on piano.

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Festival Coordinator Joolie Gibbs outlined, then launched the “Sounds of Mary” project which will involve (among other things) puppet workshops, recording and music

Also featured was “Growing Change” a challenging and thought-provoking film about food sovereignty largely describing an interesting and ambitious experiment in Venezuela.

The evening was the first of a couple of fundraisers and several workshops leading up to the festival. The next fundraiser, at Joe’s Waterhole in Eumundi on Friday September 28, will feature favorites from the past couple of festivals, Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat, along with Floating Bridges who will then reappear in Kandanga in November.

Pictured below left: The cheerful coffee crew at the Majestic night (from left) Gemma Wright, Heinke Butt and Adrienne McVerry.

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Come and see for yourself.

“The Valley Rattler” heritage steam train tours are operated by the Mary Valley Heritage Railway (MVHR) every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays. Tours depart from the historic Gympie Railway station and the destination varies according to the day of operation. The “Red Rocket” Heritage Railmotor operates every Tuesday morning.

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