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14 October 2015Vol. 25 No. 9

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CHICKS IN THE STICKS HIGH TEA 2015

Sip on tea, nibble on goodies and learn from some of the best chefs at this year’s Chicks in the Sticks high tea at

Yabbaloumba Retreat in Kenilworth on Sunday, October 25.

One of Australia’s best-known and much loved chefs, Matt Golinski, has thrown his considerable expertise and support behind the Chicks in the Sticks high tea.

He will be in a mystery box cook-off with naturopath and nutritionist Amy Kelly who specialises in the most glorious raw food. Amy has had several raw food nights at The Shed,

at Yabbaloumba Retreat, and they have been a knock-out.

People who went to see what it was all about came away raving about Amy’s food, even meat and three veg lovers.

What makes this high tea even more special is that Matt and Amy will be using fresh produce from the Mary Valley region.

This means you will be able to go home and recreate it yourself while at the same time supporting Mary Valley farmers and producers.

The choice of food for Matt and Amy is almost endless - macadamia nuts, beef, milk, cheese, honey, bush foods, olives, tea, exotic fruit and delectable vegetables.

We are lucky enough to once again have the support of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Group who make a quilt that proves to be a very popular raffle.

In four years, we have raised more than $20,000 for breast cancer research and it is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors.

The high tea is put on by a small band of dedicated volunteers who are very grateful for the support they receive from sponsors, supporters and everyone else who make the high tea such a success in the fight against breast cancer.

There will also be the exciting charity auction, a wonderful range of prizes and yummy afternoon tea and cooling refreshments.

Come and watch Matt and Amy cook and hear their views on choosing the best produce while at the same time supporting breast cancer research.

For tickets which are just about walking out the door contact Lolie Murtagh on 5446 0222 or Kelli Hoyes on 5446 0155 (w) or 5446 0593 (h).

KENILWORTH Our front cover story

Front cover: Suki Parel and friends from Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle, display their group’s 2014 donated quilt prize. Photos Jill Guldbransen.

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SWIMMING LESSONSYes, swimming lessons are on again at the Kenilworth Swimming Pool. For further info and schedules, please contact the kiosk at the pool on 5446 0326.

LAP SWIMMERSLap swimmers are welcome. You must be over 18, purchase a season pass and swim outside opening hours. To pay and fill out the appropriate form come to the swimming pool kiosk during opening hours. Season pass prices are: Child $120, Adult $160 and Family $320.

AQUA AEROBICSThe committee is still looking for a qualified instructor. Contact Norm Taylor on 0491 114 134.

PARTIES/FUNCTIONSThe pool can be hired for family or other functions. Private hire fees start at $150 for four hours. Life guard fees may apply. Please contact one of our friendly volunteers at the pool kiosk for more detailed information.

The Kenilworth Pool has solar heating, so the water is pleasantly warm, weather permitting. A great place to bring the family. Don’t forget we have a fabulous slide for the young and not so young.

We are so lucky to have a swimming pool in Kenilworth, so let’s use it and not loose it. Please consider joining the pool committee to help run this great facility.

KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE AGM

The Kenilworth First Response AGM was held on 20 August. In attendance were SC

Councillor Greg Rogerson and Adam our local QPS.

All positions were declared vacant and are now filled as follows:

Hans Schinkel - President • Ron Flint - Vice President • Irene Flint - Treasurer • Nina Cox - Secretary.

We thank Lenore Meldrum for the manner in which she conducted the meeting, being our chairperson for the night.

It has been another busy year for the Response Group with an average of five callouts a week in which our assistance was needed by QAS. This demonstrates the huge commitment from our group. There have been many outstanding efforts by our Responders, and not once have I heard a complaint about the weather or the lateness of the night from our group.

KFR has responded to every 000 request from QAS. Over the last 12 months we have had at least one Responder on call for each day of the year, they are a great team of dedicated people who are supportive of each other and also care about looking after our community.

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IN GRATITUDE

The Kenilworth First Response group gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Kacey and George Walker, principals of

Walkers Farm Foods and the efforts of their community-minded family.

Faithful to a tradition initiated by her father, Col Bryant, Kacey donated proceeds derived from an event for downhill mountain cyclists organised on the Walker property on Saturday and Sunday September 19 and 20. The dynamism and

entrepreneurial skills of 12 year-old Lachlan was a motivating force and was a follow-on to his tireless toiling in the kitchen at the Kenilworth Rodeo.

Our sincere thanks for the much-appreciated donation and for the free-giving community spirit this family exhibits.

Ron FlintVice President KFR

KENILWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE CLOSING DOWN

The Editor, Mary Valley Voice

You will be aware that in recent times we have had trouble staffing the Kenilworth Surgery. It is with much regret that we have decided to close the surgery from October 29, 2015.

We have not come to this decision lightly. We have enjoyed serving the community since 1982 and

understand the inconvenience that our departure will cause many people. However we will be available at Mapleton, just 20 minutes away, and are keen to continue to see all our patients there.

Our Mapleton practice gets busier every year. We have tried to find additional doctors to serve both practices, we have tried selling the Kenilworth practice, we have tried giving the practice away, all without success.

Since we started visiting Kenilworth other clinics have opened in the area offering alternative for patients, including Imbil, Yandina, Eumundi and three additional practices in Maleny. The road between Kenilworth and Mapleton has also been significantly improved making the trip much safer.

Medicine has changed significantly over the last 32 years since we set out the branch surgery at Kenilworth. When we started it was possible to run a branch practice in a room with a Doctor’s bag and a pen. We now need to be a fully accredited and computerised surgery, which is far more expensive and complex to run.

Most of our patients have chronic diseases that require management by a team of staff including a practice nurse and several allied health professionals. Our main surgery at Mapleton has all these facilities, but we have neither the space, nor the resources, to provide them at Kenilworth.

With medicine constantly changing, and the Medicare Rebate frozen for four years, many small towns are struggling to keep their GPs. We will continue to work with various agencies to see if a replacement GP can be found. Some options to provide a new GP are only possible once the existing practice has closed.

We would like to reassure all our patients that we are very happy to continue your care at the Mapleton surgery, and Sharon will be working at Mapleton to help you.

Drs Cocks and Matthews for all the Doctors and Staff at Kenilworth and Mapleton Surgeries.

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KENILWORTHGYMPIE AND DISTRICT FARMING AND GRAZING

From the archives of the Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette published on April 15, 1905, the page

4 report detailed the background of the dairy industry in the Kenilworth district.

As this is the commencement of the district of which Yahoo Creek (now Gheerulla Creek) is the centre, a few general remarks about this neighbourhood will not be out of place. Before 1898 several families had settled down on the banks of, or near to, the river. The flood of that year swept all the low-lying land, and the settlers met together to discuss their position, for to continue general farming on the scrub land or flats, with the prospect of losing the whole of the crops at any time was not attractive. Most of them had a few head of cattle and as few could face the expense of a separator, it was decided by ten of the sturdy men to start a co-operative creamery. As soon as possible after this decision was arrived at a 75 gallon hand separator was purchased and the creamery was started with eight suppliers of milk. The cream was sent to Eumundi railway station, a distance of 16 miles by pack horse. About five years ago Mr. J.C. Hassall of Mt Ubi started a coach service and the day of the pack horse were passed.

The dairying industry received a very serious set back from the late drought when the losses among the milking cows were severe enough to leave the herds of most of the settlers at the present time, in about the same position as they were four years ago. In spite of this the district has advanced and more land has been taken up, farms have been improved by clearing more of the scrub, completing the fencing, fresh buildings and better yards have been erected, and the Maroochie Shire Council has mended some of the worst places on the road. The settlers have been exceptionally fortunate so far in not having had a single case of redwater among the cattle, although the disease has been all around them. Now there are two coaches between Kenilworth and Eumundi and about six months ago the Silverwood Dairy Company and the Lowood Dairy Company each established a depot where they take delivery of the cream from the farmers. These depots are small weatherboard buildings, with galvanised iron roofs where the cream is weighed and sampled, emptied into the Company’s cans and afterwards despatched at the Company’s risk.Photo: delivery of milk to the Sims property, Maryland where cooperative creamery was centred.

Historic Note: The “Federation Drought” is the name given to a prolonged period of drought that occurred around the time of Federation in 1901. ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_Drought

Redwater- Bovine Babesiosis (Redwater, Tick Fever) is a tick-borne disease of cattle. See more at http://www.thecattlesite.com/diseaseinfo/196/bovine-babesiosis-redwater-tick-fever/#sthash.umJ0OpGR.dpuf

Artefacts from the early days of dairying may be viewed at the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday.

WANTED INFORMATION

If you have information about Hines Soft Drinks (Imbil) and Brookers Soft Drink (Maleny), date of opening, site of factory

and date of closure please contact the Kenilworth Historical Museum. PO Box 166, Kenilworth Q 4574 or kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com

Lenore MeldrumPresident, Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

Dear Editor,

What fantastic music! What a great afternoon we had on Sunday 27 September, at the Kenilworth Hall.

Sunshine Coast Concert Band and singers, played and sang so many favourites brilliantly.

The audience loved it, never seen so many toes tapping.

Thanks to the Kenilworth Arts Council for putting on such wonderful entertainment. We need more of this throughout the year.

Veronika Spicer

Dear Editor,

I would like to express my gratitude to the Kenilworth Arts Council for bringing the Sunshine Coast Concert Band to our town on Sunday 27 September for a wonderful musical experience.

From Glen Miller, Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington to well-known Frank Sinatra songs and familiar ones from “Oklahoma”it was a program to get the audience tapping their feet and swaying (not too vigorously) in those hall chairs.

I hope Kenilworth may get another opportunity to enjoy this band. Even the little two year old girl out the front could not resist moving and swinging to their music.

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KENILWORTH SHOW AND RODEO 201596 YEARS – THANK YOU TO ALL

A huge thank you to spectators, sponsors, competitors, volunteer workers, stall holders, rodeo contractors, the

National Rodeo Assoc and all who put in a tremendous effort to help make this year’s Kenilworth Show and Rodeo the success that it was.

There were 98 volunteers which included 46 personnel in the food serveries and bar all of whom taking time out from their personal schedule to help out on the day.

223 participants in the rodeo arena, 161 rounds of show jumping and 211 competitors in the show horse ring classes so there was plenty of action for the locals and visitors alike.

In the Woodchop section the Tree Felling Handicap class in memory of the late Cliff Wilcox was won by J. Adamson. The Fred Armstrong Memorial Underhand Champion event winner was B. Winkel.

The Chain Saw Post Ripping event winner was Jamie Retschlag, 2nd John Ferriday.

Show Jumping event Official 1.2m AM5 winner was Julia Paulger riding “Excals Casonova”;

Show Horse Supreme Champion Led-in Exhibit Craig Porter “LP Classy Lady”; Supreme Champion Show Hunter Jane Clifford “Dicavalli Royal Gucci”; Supreme Champion Hack C. Porter “LP Classy Lady”; Encouragement award for boys and girls was presented to Henry Brennan.

In the pavilion Merle Law was the prizewinner for the Champion Bloom with Merle also taking out the honor in Cookery for the Champion Cake. The encouragement award for the best overall pavilion exhibitor was Amanda Long; Textile Arts most entries Dawn Gomersall; Photography section Champion was Cody Whiteman with Breanna Duke the Junior Champion; Junior competitors section most entries Ines Field.

Weight guessing winners Mieke Fortune and Lachlan Paulger with the children’s weight guessing T. Payne and Roan.

Thank you again from President Des Rough, Vice President Brad Owens, Treasurers Clem and Olive Hassall, Secretary Lolie Murtagh, Committee Members Cec Pearson, Lyle Paulger, Shane Smith, John Rodwell, Errol Erickson, John Brown and Jan Paulger.

KPC NEWS

On Saturday 29 August 2015, at Mooloolah, cousins Matilda and Rachael competed in their first official dressage

competition in the preliminary class for 13-26 year olds. Matilda and DeRoyden Justadude were awarded reserve champions. Rachael and Dexter placed 13th. Their scores enabled them to obtain two of the four required qualifiers to attend a State competition.

Big club news - the new shed is built! Some members built shelves and moved in all our equipment. The new stainless steel benches are installed. The shade awning near our canteen is not only a great place to eat lunch but will be awesome for theory lessons (once concreted)! Thanks to Paula, Kerry and Ruth for writing the grants to obtain this equipment, and to Paula, Darryl and Kerry, for organising it all.

On Saturday 5 September 2015, KPC had a muster and working bee, where we moved all the kitchen equipment into its new home.

The Mooloolah Combined Training competition on Sunday 13 September was to be on 30 August, but was postponed as the grounds were too wet from rain the night before. Rachael and Caeli competed in the 13-25 years unofficial class with Rachael and Dexter finishing 8th overall. Unfortunately, Caeli and Arabella were eliminated due to a jumping refusal. Matilda and DeRoyden Justadude competed in their first official A1 competition. The duo placed first after the preliminary dressage phase and completed a clear 80cm showjump round to win the championship rug.

On Sunday 27 September, at Caloundra Showjumping, Caeli and Arabella came second in Class 10 (60cm unofficial – 13 years & under 26).

Good luck and safe travels to the 19-rider team representing Zone 6 at the PCAQ State Campdraft, Formal Gymkhana, Sporting and Mounted Games Championships at Roma on 1-4 October. KPC is represented by Rachael Law, Jodi Gillis and Alice Gillis.

At the Mooloolah Combined Training on Sunday 13/9/15, Matilda and DeRoyden Justadude competed in their first official A1 competition

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MARY VALLEYSCARECROW SELFIES

PART OF 2015 MARY VALLEY FESTIVAL

Here’s a great idea for the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival 2015!

Registrations opened end of September for the festival, with scarecrows on display from October 24 to November 14.

The organisers are using Facebook to help the festival attract more visitors.

Coordinator Heinke Butt said this year, when visitors come “scarecrow spotting” as the sport is called, she wants them to bring their smart phones and snap a selfie with a scarecrow.

If they hashtag #mvscarecrows, organisers will post it on their Facebook page Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival.

“Let’s see who gets the most likes!” she said. “The person with the most selfies with different scarecrows can win $50 as well.”

As she launched the festival, Ms Butt urged locals from Conondale through to Dagun to get creative and make straw creatures to decorate as many farm gates and streets as they can.

The festival is designed to encourage people to plan a day out in Mary Valley Country, and see if they can find the variety of serious and not-so-serious straw creations along the way.

Once all scarecrows are registered, a Google map can be downloaded to let you know where all the entries are.

“Each town chooses their finalists, who are then judged against each town in the Mary Valley, with prizes for the winners who will be announced at the Mary River Festival on November 14,” Ms Butt said.

Three categories offer cash prizes in the Mary Valley overall judging: Child (5-15 years) $50, traditional (T-shape skeleton and straw body) $100, and artistic (anything that is an original idea) $100.

From small square bales of hay to the oversized round bales once stacked three high to create the popular Heidi in 2004, locals are encouraged to find old clothes, timber strips for frames and any other items which they can recycle into a scarecrow. (Pictured below: Kate Baker, scarecrow in cake 2014 and Ghostly gown - Jan Watt 2013)

“Scarecrows are about creating a farmer look-a-like in the crops to keep the birds away.

“They also mark the arrival of spring when we can look forward to a burst of nature after winter.

“The Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is about that and more – we have an element of creative licence and often humour is obvious in some of the scarecrow entries.”

The community art organisation Mary Valley Artslink auspices the scarecrow festival.

Inquiries to Heinke Butt on 0419 024 291 or email info@scarecrows.org.au

You can also find the festival on Facebook or visit www.scarecrows.org.au

COME ALONG TO A FREE COMMUNITY WASTE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Gympie Regional Council’s, Community Education Coordinator, Elli Webb, will be sharing her knowledge to

help us know…

WHAT TO RECYCLE AND HOW TO RECYCLE IT…

presented by the Council’s “Minimise to the Max Education Program”.

Modern Technology is redefining how our waste is handled and much of it can now be recycled – but if you put the wrong

things into your recycle bin it can break the system… all interested are welcome to

come along for 1 ½ hours to share morning tea and you’ll be SURPRISED at what you will learn!

The presentation will be held on Monday, 9th November 2015 at 10.00am, Brooloo Community Hall Grounds, Mary Valley Road, Brooloo.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

A community Remembrance Day Service will be held at Imbil Memorial Park on Wednesday 11 November 2015,

assembling at 10.45am. Light refreshments will be available at Imbil Memorial Hall following the service. Residents and visitors are welcome to attend the service to remember those who gave their lives in all theatres of war and those that were fortunate to be able to return but have suffered from the effects of combat since.

All enquiries to President Phil Jensen 07 5484 5245.

COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP INC. NEWS

Discover how Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group can help with your family and local history

research at an Open Day to be held on Monday 19 October from 9am. The Research Room at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy holds a wide range of reference material and the friendly duty librarians are always there to help find the answers. All visitors and new members are very welcome.

The monthly meeting will be on Wednesday 14th October at Cooroy Library on Maple Street. Our Guest Speaker, Cecily Fearnley will talk on “Writing family history for grandchildren” at 1.00pm before afternoon tea and the meeting.

To find out more visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570.

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A WOOLLY MAMMOTH IN THE VALLEY

Kenilworth artist Elli Schlunke has entered this woolly mammoth, “Mammuthus,” in the Sculpture on the Edge

exhibition in a wonderful forest setting at Spicers Tamarind Retreat near Maleny. She spent over six months making him.

Many people, both friends and complete strangers, donated old extension cords, which she stripped out so she could use the coloured copper wires as the fur. The inside is made from a steel frame, various layers of different wire meshes (including nearly a whole chook pen, which led to his nick-name “Tjuk-penh.”) This was covered in shade-cloth, then another layer of mesh for latching on the fur. Many of the materials are recycled.

Elli has always had a fascination for woolly mammoths, since drawing one in her social studies book in primary school. “They’ve only been extinct for about 4000 years, and humans definitely had a hand in their demise,” Elli said. “It’s been a huge job but I never lost my excitement about it, even working on it almost every day since February, and spending many days stripping out wires, sewing shade-cloth, crawling underneath him to get his underside done. There must be well over a kilometre of old power cords in his fur layer.”

“Sculpture on the Edge” is open at Spicers Tamarind Retreat, 88 Obi Lane South Maleny, till October 18. There are 20 artists exhibiting, so it is well worth a visit. This exhibition has a significant partnership with the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. It is funded by Sunshine Coast Council through partnership funding, with prize money donated by Spicers and Arts Connect Inc. Various Maleny businesses and local politicians are donating second prize, and there is a People’s Choice Prize donated by some Montville entities.

Arts Connect is a dedicated group of artists in the hinterland who are very supportive of their artists and make it possible to showcase major artworks like this one.

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Muriel Sellars is based in Amamoor and has been an educator with our service for over 20 years. The things she loves most about being an educator is spending time with the children every day. She also enjoys completing documentation showing how the children are progressing and gives her a great sense of accomplishment. Muriel values the rapport and good relationships she has developed with our service. She feels well supported by the coordination unit and enjoys the regular visits and support she receives.

Muriel’s advice – If you love watching children grow and learn then a career in childcare is the most rewarding job you can do. If you are interested in becoming an educator with our service or looking for care for your child, contact us on 5482 6099.

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MARY RIVER MONTH – A SPRING CELEBRATION

Spring is a busy time in the natural environment – birds are nesting, plants are flowering. Here in the Mary River

catchment, it’s also an important time for a lot of our wel-known threatened aquatic species. Spring is when the Mary River cod, lungfish, Mary River Turtle and Giant barred frog all start to breed.

This year, Spring is to be celebrated by Mary River Month, which begins on World Rivers Day on the last Sunday of September and culminates at the Mary River Festival at Kandanga on the 14 November.

The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) and more than a dozen partner organisations will host Mary River Month. It involves, at last count, 33 different events providing something for everyone – River Listening, Land for Wildlife, tree planting, working bees, water treatment tours, heritage bus trips, waterwatch, frog monitoring and more.

The Spring in the Mary photo competition is open now. Entries will be judged on how well they capture the spirit of Spring. Themes include flora and fauna, the people, the river or the land. $400

in prize money is available for the winning entries. All entries will be on display at the Mary River Festival on 14 November in Kandanga. There, the “People’s Choice Award” will be decided and all other winners announced.

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WEDDING IN THE TRUE VALLEY SPIRIT

Vivienne Wynter and Bernard McKay romantically celebrated their wedding with family and friends on

September 5, 2015 on their property at Carter’s Ridge. Photo by James and Cathy Lee Crawford from Artography at Peachester.

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MARY RIVER FESTIVAL JUST AROUND THE CORNER

This year’s Mary River Festival is just around the corner in more ways than one.

While the Saturday November 14 date is not all that far away, this year’s festival will be held on a new site, just around the corner from the home of previous festivals.

With a theme this year of celebrating our soils and keeping the river clean, the festival will again aim to entertain and educate and is sure to live up to its reputation of “one of the friendliest festivals you’ll find”.

With another great live music line-up with headliners Hat Fitz and Cara (pictured above) as well as Darren Percival and many more, a host of kid’s activities and workshops and great food, the festival provides all the ingredients for a celebration of community in the Mary catchment. Geckoes Wildlife will make a welcome return with their very popular display and presentations, and this year will see the added attraction of the “Smart Shopping Corner” as part of National Recycling Week.

There’ll be a speaker’s tent, a display of entries in the inaugural Mary River Photography competition, a drumming workshop, a local history tent, evening parade and lightshow as well as the announcing of winners in the annual scarecrow competition.

The festival runs from noon till 8pm at the new site just down from the main street in Kandanga. The entrance will be easy to find and there’ll be ample parking. Although the festival itself ends at 8pm, festivities continue in the Kandanga Hotel with the popular return of Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat from 8.30pm.

A new feature this year will be a special post - festival breakfast in the Kandanga Hall.

Entry to the festival is only $5 for adults and $2 for children 16 years and under.

More information at www.maryriverfestival.org.au

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The new site for the Mary River Festival, just down from the main street in Kandanga, has already had some smoothing

out earthworks carried out but still needs some finishing touches to prepare it for the festival.

Organisers have called two working bees, Sunday 18 October and Sunday 1 November and seek volunteers to help. The November 1 working bee will also be weaving an entrance for the new festival site.

Both working bees run from 9am to12noon and volunteers will be enthusiastically welcomed.

As well as the working bees, volunteers are also needed to help with the festival setup on Friday November 13 and again with the dismantling on Sunday November 15, both from 9am.

There’s no need to register beforehand, just turn up on the relevant day.

HINTERLAND BIRDLIFE - OCTOBER

If you know and value your backyard birds, why not join in the national Aussie Backyard Bird Count by Birdlife Australia.

Make every bird count this Spring by taking part 19-25 October 2015. Go online to http://aussiebirdcount.org.au to find out more.

There is a little bird in our Mary Valley who you may have heard calling of a morning: “Wake up - wake up - wake up!” It is the Brush Wattlebird – which does not have the characteristic wattles of other types.

They have been sighted building their nests in the crowns of local phoenix palms and smaller palms which have sharp spines on the stems of the palm fronds. The birds appear to prefer to build their colonies around areas with stands of banksias, bottlebrush and eucalypts as they depend largely on nectar, but also insects.

Wattlebirds are extraordinary to watch with their beak clacking, chuckling and swooping from branch to branch. The males and females appear to partner, build their nests and raise their young together with the male assisting in feeding the young. When there are young around you often hear the soft mewing and cheeping when feeding.

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Tony Perrett MP, Member for Gympiewill be conducting a mobile office visit on

Friday, 23 October 2015in Imbil from 2:00 pm.For appointments please phone5329 5100 or emailGympie@parliament.qld.gov.au

THE MONTH THAT WAS

Be careful taking that selfie. The selfie obsession has reached such a point that

some governments have introduced measures to reduce the risk of accident. In Australia, a 16-storey rock that resembles a wedding cake has been cordoned off because despite

warnings it could collapse at any time, people continued to take photos on it. People have

tumbled down the steps of the Taj Mahal, fallen off bridges and been electrocuted in an effort to take the perfect selfie. In fact, there have been more selfie-related deaths this year than have been deaths from shark attacks.

So you think you can garden. At the recent Harrogate Show in northern England first prizes were awarded to “The Heaviest Marrow” at 52.2kg (115.08 lbs), “The Heaviest Cabbage” at 24.2kg (53.5 lbs), a carrot weighing 4.8kg (10.58 lbs), a parsnip weighing 5.45kg (12.03 lbs), a Gigantomo variety Tomato weighing 1.7kg (3.75 lbs) and a pumpkin weighing 230kg (507.06 lbs). Pictured is Ian Neale with his first placed cabbage weighing 24.2kg.

Check the mail. A Michigan (USA) woman who won a $1 million lottery

prize didn’t know about it for months, after leaving the ticket in a pile of mail. She stepped forward mid-September with a winning ticket from the May 26 Mega Millions drawing. She didn’t search until a clerk at a local store mentioned that it had sold a $1 million winner in May.

Congratulations! Sprinter, Hidekichi Miyazaki has broken his own world record for “oldest competitive sprinter” in the world, running 100 metres in 42.22 seconds. At 105-years young, Mr Miyazaki said: “Today my target was 35 seconds... I shed tears of disappointment because I was not in good condition. I am not satisfied with today’s time. But I am satisfied that I could cross finish line.”

They start young in USA. A freckled-faced three-year-old boy has succeeded his elder sibling as mayor of a small town in northern Minnesota. He was named mayor of the town of 22 residents during the annual Taste of Dorset food festival. His name was drawn from a bucket during a $1 raffle to become mayor for a year, taking over for his brother Robert, who served as mayor for two years.

DATE CLAIMERS OCT - DEC 2015Thurs 15 Oct 10x10plays - Original 10 mins One Act each,

7.30pm Gympie Heritage Theatre. Enquiries Lesa 0428 193 156Friday 16 Oct ‘Shrek Under the Stars’ family movie night 5.30pm

Kenilwortth showgrounds [advert pg 14]16 -18 Oct Australian Body Art Festival, Eumundi

24 Oct to 14 Nov MV Scarecrows ‘Take a Selfie’ comp [pg 6]24 Oct Baranbali Farm Dinner, 6.30pm Conondale Hall to

support RDA - tickets http://baranbalifarm.com/dinner.html25 Oct Chicks in the Sticks high tea with Matt Golinski [pg 2]

31 Oct Entries close for ‘Spring in the Mary’ photo comp [pg 8]7-8 Nov MV Family Fishing Classic at Lake Borumba

14 Nov Mary River Festival, 12 noon - 8pm, Kandanga [pg 10]4 Dec Gheerulla Hall Cent Auction, 5.30pm

6 Dec Mary Valley Tomato Festival, 9am Imbil Bowls Clubhttp://www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/eventshttp://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/events

CELEBRATE WITH MARY OUT AT THE MUSTER

The 2015 Celebrate with Mary A5 48pp

colour booklet was launched this August at the Music Muster [pictured chief organiser Malcolm Oakley]. 5000x copies to spread far and wide... ‘All about celebrations in the Mary Valley.’

View ebook online https://celebratewithmary.uberflip.com/i/349181-celebrate-with-mary-august-2015

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ROGO’S ROUND-UP

Here’s a call to all you talented and aspiring artists out there – can you

design an eye-catching dunny? If you’re not exactly flushed with ideas, here’s some incentive to get your thinking caps on - the Kenilworth community, in partnership with council, is about to run a ‘Designer Dunny’

competition for a proposed new public toilet in Isaac Moore Park and the winning entry will receive a cash prize of $10,000!

This competition will launch on October 28 and we want artists from all corners of the world to give it a crack. What we’re chasing is an eye-catching piece of functional art that will complement the strong artistic and cultural flavour of Kenilworth and become a draw-card for visitors to the picturesque rural town.

Entries for the ‘Designer Dunny’ competition will open on November 27 and the deadline for submissions will be January 29, 2016. The Winner will be announced in the second week of March.

I’d like to say a big thankyou to the ‘Designer Dunny’ community Committee, led by Mary-Jane Weld, for driving this initiative into fruition. This committee comprises of people from all walks of life but they all share a common passion for the betterment of Kenilworth and the Mary Valley.

For more details about the ‘Designer Dunny’ competition or for entry forms, email: Kenilworthdesign@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Nambour CinemasThe Nambour Civic Centre at C-Square in Currie St will be transformed into a multi-screen cinema complex, eventually offering more than 200 screenings each week!

This is great news for movie-lovers throughout the Hinterland and for Nambour and also for local businesses. The cinema complex will bring an estimated 180,000 people per year to Nambour and provide a huge boost to the local economy and local businesses, particularly the night time economy.

The new cinemas will also offer value-for-money, including a $25 a year cinema club membership that entitles you to a free movie and $8 movies all year thereafter. This is tremendous value in comparison to the $19 you pay at the Maroochydore cinemas.

There have been some concerns raised by locals about what the new cinema complex will mean for future screenings of art-house movies. Rest assured that the new operators (Majestic Cinemas) have welcomed the opportunity to continue screening art-house movies, which have gained real local appeal.

Tax helpIf you’re a local business owner, there’s a terrific seminar on Thursday October 8 at the Maroochy RSL with representatives from the Australian Taxation Office. The aim of this seminar is to enable small business owners to converse with ATO staff and learn about changes to their services making it easier for businesses. Registration is essential to visit http://lets-talk.ato.gov.au/CommunityConversations for more info.

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CR JULIE WALKEROCTOBER 2015 NEWSLETTER

October events: Mary Valley Blue Light Movie Night Friday 16 at Kandanga Hall

• 11 - 17 October Gympie Gold Rush Festival

On Monday 7 September, Imbil Rural Watch celebrated 25 years as a group. A delicious dinner was provided by the Kandanga Hall

Committee and two of our local Police officers were on hand as our guest speakers with over 50 guests. Ted Barnes and myself were there to join festivities as two of the original members of the group.

2018 Commonwealth Games supply opportunities: The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held on the Gold Coast in 2018. Local suppliers from a wide range of industries have a unique opportunity to become part of the supply chain. Find out more about these opportunities by visiting the website or contact Council’s Economic Development Unit on economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov.au

The Sunshine Coast is now qualified to own the title of Queensland’s leading ‘food tourism’ destination. Our new mobile responsive website will enable visitors to build their own personalised food trail. Over 400 Sunshine Coast businesses are featured across the region. Access the site via www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/food-trail

GRC Construction and Maintenance Dept. has recently undertaken a community consultation exercise relating to the levels of service that we provide within the Road Asset Maintenance unit. The goal of this survey was to understand community expectations relating to road maintenance timeframes and use this data to inform our decision making process associated with these activities. Results will be available on Council’s website.

Part of the Mary River Month is the inaugural “Spring in the Mary” photo competition. Not only is there a total of $400 in prize money up for grabs but all entries will also be on display at the Mary River Festival at Kandanga on Saturday 14 November. More details, as well as the entry form, are available at the MRCCC website, and should be emailed back to admin@mrccc.org.au by October 31.

A group of residents helped celebrate the launch of the newly constructed Neilson Road Bridge recently with Kev English cutting the ribbon and giving a speech to officially open the bridge, with a sumptuous lunch to follow in the Kandanga Creek Public Hall.

The recent AGM of the Kandanga Hall Committee was held and a huge congratulations to the committee for a very successful past 12 months and best of luck for the next year also.

Imbil and District Red Cross also held their AGM with a very successful year, not only for the committee but more importantly for the Red Cross Imbil Shop, well done and a big pat on the back for all the volunteers for such a wonderful 12 months.

Have you checked that your are covered for “Earthquake” on your insurance?

To make donations to Careflight (formerly AGL rescue) helicopters visit gal.com.au/DonateNow Donations of over $2 are tax deductable.

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Council meetingsOrdinary Meeting9am 15 October, Nambour

Be a conservation volunteer

Get involved with council’s community nature conservation program and make a real difference to your local environment. Head to the Sunken Garden, Pacey Street, Eumundi, 9am-12pm on the 4th Sunday of the month and join volunteers removing invasive weeds.

Ride to work on 14 October

Ride to work this Ride 2 Work Day – Wednesday October 14 – and you could win a $1000 bike shop voucher. Register, via council’s website, where you can also nd out how to join a fully guided ride or the Ride to Work breakfasts at Caloundra, Birtinya, Cotton Tree or Nambour.

Get a green waste bin and win!

Dispose of lawn clippings, leaves, twigs and garden prunings with a green waste bin. It costs less than a cup of coffee per week, about $60 per year, and your garden waste bin will be serviced every fortnight. Apply for a bin this spring and you could win a $200 nursery voucher or a gardening book. Visit council’s website to order one and enter the draw.

Nominate a local hero

Nominations for the 2016 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards are now open. These awards recognise and honour the achievements of citizens who make a difference to life in our region. If you know a person, community group or organisation worthy of recognition; nominate them now via council’s website.

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KENILWORTH ART COMPETITION WINNERS

After a very successful Art Competition and exhibition over the long weekend, Kenilworth Arts is pleased to announce the competition winners, listed below.

Thank you to all who contributed to the art show: prize sponsors, artists, the public who visited the exhibition and the hard-working team who put the exhibition together. We have received very positive feedback from the community, visitors and judges who all commented on the high quality of the art on show. Well done, Kenilworth.

PORTRAIT Winner: Brett Jones ‘Cloud of butterflies’ • Highly commended: Mandy McGuire ‘Wonder’ • THE HUMAN FORM Winner: Katrina Goldsworthy ‘Roustabout de Fleeced’ • Highly commended: Tricia Migdoll ‘Life model with hat’ • STILL LIFE Winner: Victoria Fitzpatrick ‘Tea with a Twist’ • Highly commended: Marianne Reardon ‘The Artist’s Studio’ • ANIMAL LIFE Winner: Jim Cox ‘Display – Pheasant Coucal’ • Highly commended: Helene Proctor ‘Koi’ • CONTEMPORARY Winner: Laura Phillips ‘No Country for Tulips’ • Highly commended: Kym Barrett ‘Viridites’ • LANDSCAPE Winner: Raeleen Hall ‘Fire Front’ • Highly commended: Graham W.

Smith ‘Late afternoon – Northern Rivers’ • PRINTMAKING Winner: Wendy McGrath ‘Mangrove, Birdwing waiting for rain’ • Highly commended: Jennifer Long ‘We’re all in the same boat’ • GENERAL 3D WORK Winner: Yanni van Zijl ‘Shards of the past’ • Highly commended: Dennis Forshaw ‘Smoked Raku Clay’ • GARDEN SCULPTURE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS Winner: Paul Farley ‘Frank’ • Highly commended: Phil Willy ‘Grubanticus’ • EMERGING ARTISTS’ AWARD Winner: Naomi Robinson ‘Through the woods’ • Highly commended: Gabriel May ‘Night Streetscape’ • WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS’ AWARD Winner: Denise Burkitt ‘Banksia Party’ • Highly commended: Cecily Slade ‘Song of Summer’ • THE KENILWORTH ART AWARD (OVERALL WINNER FROM ALL CATEGORIES) Katrina Goldsworthy ‘Roustabout de Fleeced’ (pictured above)• PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD Raeleen Hall ‘Fire Front’.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR GOOD SHEPHERD STUDENT

Jasmine Wallis, a 2014 graduate of Good Shepherd Lutheran College, has been awarded an Australian

Vocational Student Prize.

The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have demonstrated exceptional skill, commitment and achievement while undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programme or Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) as part of their senior secondary

studies. During her Year 11 and 12 studies, Jasmine completed a Certificate III in Retail, while working at McDonald’s in Noosaville.

In her final year, Jasmine also continued to study six senior OP eligible subjects and also received the 2014 Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s Trainee of the Year Award.

Jasmine was presented with her 2014 Australian Vocational Student Prize on Monday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College student assembly by Member of Parliament, the Honourable G W Elmes.

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OUR COMMUNITYGLOBAL MARCH FOR ELEPHANTS, RHINOS AND LIONS IN EUMUNDI

A huge turn out for the Global March for elephants, rhinos and lions Saturday 3 October at Eumundi. It was a great

success. All over the world, cities took par and Eumundi was put on the global map. We are proud to do this and many wonderful passionate people came to support these poor animals.

It makes me cry with such angry emotions of frustration at the cruelty of canned lion hunting. We must get South Africa to ban it, condemn it and stop it. There are only 4,000 lions left just in South Africa and 8,000 canned lions bred for the bullet or arrows, only to be killed. This is so immoral. Canned hunting the term used, is a brutal industry which breed 1,000 lions just to be killed by tourists as trophies. These animals are bred in what can only be called factory farms, they are released into a small area and shot. Some do not die straight away and die in agony.

The killing of elephants has reached epidemic proportions. To put this into perspective, every time London’s Big Ben chimes an elephant dies.

One rhino is killed every nine hours. Both elephants and rhinos suffer the agony of having their faces hacked off. Sometimes they survive and many times mother elephants and rhinos have youngs who are left to starve to death. The profits for this vile trade are ivory, rhino horn and lion trophies.

Some good news Australia bans any body parts from elephants and rhinos from being imported into this country but they need to extend this to lion body parts as well. There are also Australian trophy hunters tourists who go to kill these canned lions.

Marie-Louise Sarjeant

The horror of canned lions is shown in this Today Tonight TV news item from Adelaide link:www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/canned-hunting

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Global March for Elephants and Rhinos-Eumundi Fb page https://www.facebook.com/events/332585223617574/

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