Mary Valley Voice June 8, 2016 Vol 26 #06 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KENILWORTH ________________________ KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE NEWS

n Saturday 9 April the Kenilworth First Responders (pictured page 2) held a mock accident scenario involving a three car collision. Upon arriving at the scene the First Responders gave a windscreen situation report to QAS Communications. They then proceeded to analyse the danger to see what was needed and did a triage, which consists of observing which patient required priority care. We then proceeded to freeing and caring for the entrapped patients with the help of the Fire and Rescue team. We worked co-jointly with them to keep the scene safe to allow us to free our patients. When the QAS arrived the role of our Responders changed by handing over to the Paramedics where we then followed their directions and assisted where needed. The day concluded when the rescue helicopter arrived, who transported our “patients” to hospital. Thanks to the QAS paramedics team, the benefits we learned on the day will improve our training skills for the future. We would also like to express our appreciation to the following, Gavin Bennett QAS who does our training, Chris Childs for making this training day possible, the Rural Fire and Rescue team who made us realise the important work they do as they demonstrated their role in using the most up to date rescue equipment available, RACQ Careflight rescue helicopter, Qld Police Service and the Qld Fire and Rescue Service from Imbil and Kenilworth. Hans Schinkel 5472 3569

THANK YOU FIRST RESPONDERS

would like to publicly express my sincere gratitude to the volunteers of the Kenilworth First Response crew. They are a dedicated, professional and caring group of people. They responded immediately when I contacted them about a person who was not breathing properly. They treated their patient with such care and professionism, I was confident he was in good hands. Again thank you. You helped at a critical time and I will forever be grateful. Liz Corbett

NOTICE OF THANKS

he family and friends of Jennifer “Jenny” Elaine Nayler (21/8/1945 – 4/5/2016) would like thank everyone that touched the life of Jenny during her time in Kenilworth. Specifically thanks to neighbours Leon and Muriel, the kind people of the Kenilworth Village Units committee, First Responders and supporting emergency services. Jenny’s spirit is sure to live on in the heart of the Mary Valley and Kenilworth. Kenilworth was happily home for her during childhood and later years. John Nayler, East Brisbane

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CLEM AND OLIVE HASSALL – WE THANK YOU

live and Clem Hassall have been part of the Kenilworth community for many years working in a number of local organisations. The longest association has been with the Kenilworth Hall, Show & Recreation Grounds committee which Clem has been a member of for more than 43 years. In 1989, when the previous Treasurer was unable to continue in the role, Clem volunteered for the position with the proviso that Olive would complete all the required bookwork; and, so, they became ‘Joint Treasurers’. As with all community groups, positions are voluntary, and, naturally, there are always financial obligations to be met – raising funds to pay council rates and insurance premiums, while ensuring that the grounds and buildings are kept in good repair and improvements continually made. Over the years, Kenilworth has changed, but the hall and showgrounds have continued despite ever-increasing maintenance and running costs. Their honorary ‘Treasureship’ grew to not only include the vast number of duties for the annual show and rodeo, but also ‘Chook Chase’ nominations as well as coordinating hall and ground bookings for many local groups. With the increasing popularity of caravanning came an opportunity for the committee to raise much needed funds from another source. Changes needed to be made to the grounds in readiness for a future that included campers. Clem and Olive then added taking caravan reservations, club bookings and site organisations to their list of duties. The collection of the day-to-day camping fees was always a 7-day-a-week job and, with the purchase of extra land, more sites became available and the popularity of the grounds grew – while this assisted with the finances, it also meant that the workload increased again. Kenilworth has been fortunate indeed to have had Olive and Clem Hassall – a couple who have devoted thousands of hours volunteering their services in support of Kenilworth in general and the Hall, Show & Recreation Grounds Association in particular. After many years of dedicated service to the area, Clem and Olive have resigned their positions from the committee. The Kenilworth community owe these two people a huge debt of gratitude and wish them well in the future.

RURAL FIRE BRIGADES NEED ‘SOME-BODIES’!

ave you ever thought that you want to volunteer and give back to your local community but unsure what you could do, well the Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade has good news WE ARE RECRUITING! We have positions open for support members and operational Fire Fighters, interested members can join at the age of 16 so parents this is something you can get the teenagers involved in. All training for the positions will be provided – for more details on this exciting opportunity please call Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade on 5472 3518.

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KE NILWORTH ________________________ SIMS BROS TRANSPORT

here were seven brothers Sims:- Will, Harry, Dick, Alf, Ern, Bert and Ed. Each one of them contributed in some way to the establishment and development of the Kenilworth township. The Sims brothers worked co-operatively together in all their business activities (although they did not always agree with each other). The radical socialist community in which they were raised at Gheerulla instilled them with high ideals of community service. Dick, Alf, Ern established Sims Bros Transport in 1923 as recorded in their sister Winnie’s diary “We bought a Reo Speed-wagon in July. Dick (Sims) built the body. They started the cream run at the end of October - to Brooloo. They made 100 pounds all told in December. Carting was very heavy.” This business was expanded to include mail delivery when Dick’s tender for “the conveyance of mail between Brooloo and Cambroon at the rate of £78 ($156) per annum” was accepted in June of 1924. (copy of memorandum from the Deputy Postmaster General held in Museum records). The Daily Mail (5.3.1925 page 14) reported that Sims Bros purchased an additional truck for the conveyance of cream to Brooloo. Over 400 gallons of cream are carried to the Mary Valley line each trip. The Nambour Chronicle article (4.3.1927, page 9) indicates that business was continuing

to grow with a new Reo Speed-wagon put into service between Upper Kenilworth and Brooloo. The cream carrying business was extended to Walli in 1930 (Nambour Chronicle 28.2.1930. page 1) and further expanded when Sims Bros purchased their brother-in-law Eric Dobson’s Coolabine cream run in 1935 (Nambour Chronicle, 18.4.1935, page 5). Alf put his memories of that time on paper for the Museum records. He wrote:- “The road went across Murtagh’s Flat, and came out the other end near the river. Then there was Murtagh’s Hill which was very steep to contend with. It was standing scrub from the hill to the pocket at the Gap. To make matters worse two or three bullock teams also worked on the road. The Gap road was tough going and after wet weather, which seemed most of the time.” As the pic shows Mutagh’s Hill was not for the feint hearted. If it were not for entrepreneurs like the brothers Sims, Kenilworth may have remained an isolated community. It was their belief in the community and their willingness to take the risk of venturing into a new business that helped Kenilworth survive and grow. • Thank you, Beryl Laffey who was awarded Life Membership for her many years of support of the Kenilworth & District Historical Assoc. (Pic page 10) • The history of the first years of Kenilworth township are covered in the new static display at the Kenilworth Museum, open Sunday 10am – 2pm. Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth Historical Assoc.

KENILWORTH MUSEUM SELFIE COMPETITION [ends 3 September, 2016]

hat is a selfie? It’s when you use your camera to take a self portrait. Using the timer function on your camera from a distance would not be a selfie as it would not be possible to distinguish this type of photo from a photo where you get a friend to take a photo of you. You should be holding the camera and pointing it at yourself or alternatively holding something like a selfie-stick with the camera attached. A selfie could also be made by taking a photo of yourself looking into a mirror or reflective surface. In general, a selfie should be made by you controlling the camera’s shutter and not by another person and this should be apparent by looking at the photo. If you can train your pet dog to take a selfie then this is also accepted, but it will be your dog that wins the prize instead of you. :-) OPEN ONLY TO THOSE WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY The winner of this competition will receive $50 ... There is no entry fee. All photographs must be taken at one of the locations on the izi TRAVEL Tour of the Township App which may be downloaded from https://apps.facebook.com/tour_of_the_township/ All photographs must have been taken in the time period of the competition (May 9, 2016 – September 3, 2016). The location must be identifiable in the selfie shot. HOW TO ENTER: Visit https://www.facebook.com/HinkaBooma/ Tour of the Township Selfie Event during the Promotion Period and sign in using your Facebook account. Next, follow the instructions to upload your original photo of yourself, taken by you at one of the sites on the Tour of the Township izi TRAVEL App. Remember to upload your photo to the Tour Selfie Event on the Kenilworth Museum Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HinkaBooma/ Your photo, the title and caption you choose and any comments you submit in connection with your entry, will be deemed your “Submission”. Further details available on www.kenilworthmuseum.org.au/selfie.html

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KENILWORTH ________________________ COMMUNITY MEET, GREET & SHARE – GHEERULLA

he Gheerulla Hall and Recreation Association held their AGM on 14 May 2016 with 29 people in attendance including the local Member for Nicklin, Mr Peter Wellington MP. The annual financial statements were accepted and all management committee positions were declared vacant. Mr Wellington chaired the meeting for the nomination and voting for new management committee members. The new committee are: President – Mary Ann Law, Vice President – Kathy Mullins, Secretary – Alana Jager, Treasurer – David Mockeridge. At an ‘extraordinary management committee meeting’, Don Law was appointed as Assistant Treasurer. The Gheerulla Hall was originally established in 1907 by the Kenilworth Farmer’s Association and was the pivotal centre for people of the district. With very few residents of the area still involved in farming and many travelling to work on the coast and other towns and cities, activities at the hall and community engagement there has declined immensely. The first event held by the committee and members will be a ‘Community Meet, Greet & Share’ event in the form of a casual get-together on Saturday 18 June, 2016. There will be a general meeting at 4pm where interested people can learn more about the association and we want you to tell us what activities you are interested in having available in this fabulous community space! So whether you have lived in the area all your life or are newly arrived, young or old, you will be sure to meet someone new to you. At 5pm the barbecues will be ready for your use (separate grills will be available for those wishing to cook fish, chicken or vegetarian items). BYO items to be barbecued, refreshments and a salad/side dish and or dessert to be shared smorgasboard style. (Shared dishes equal to the number of people in your group). Tea and coffee will be provided. Venue is Gheerulla Hall, Cnr Eumundi-Kenilworth and Moy Pocket Rd, Gheerulla 4574 – entrance in Moy Pocket Rd. Entry is a $2.00 donation to cover expenses. This event is for families and people of all age groups – the hall has Disabled Access and we look forward to meeting you! For further info, email gheerulla.hall@skymesh.com.au or contact Alana, mobile 0427 599 097.

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enilworth Arts Workshop Programme for 2016 is underway with successful landscape painting and fabric dyeing workshops held recently. Students released their inner hippy to produce a range of garments in alluring colours and designs. Future workshops will cover mosaics Saturday 11 June, then various painting styles, including botanical art, and making garden critters from junk. All details of these workshops and booking forms online at www.kenilwortharts.org.au The next KAC Makers and Growers Market will be held in Kenilworth Township Park on Sunday 31 July. Handmade products on sale will include gourds, jewellery, cards, quilts and clothing. Tasty food products will also be available. If you’d like to sell something that you grow or make, visit our website for an application form. The Garden Club had a most enjoyable excursion to Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens recently. A highlight was the sculpture garden and we all came home inspired to try some new plant and design ideas in our own gardens. If you’re interested in joining the Garden Club or other Kenilworth Arts activities such as the music or mah-jong groups, please call into our office behind the Library on a Thursday or ‘phone 5472 3223. We welcome new members.

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Cover Story COVER STORY MARY VALLEY ______________________ FORUMS – HINTERLAND SUICIDE PREVENTION

he ‘Our Towns & Communities Matter Project’ aims to support Hinterland communities (Kenilworth to Maleny to Beerwah) to build capacity and connection toward the prevention of suicide. Locals are invited to share ideas at forums to be held in Maleny, Beerwah and Kenilworth in June to gain feedback from each unique area. We would like to hear from people about what your community is doing well and new ideas in increasing community supports and connection. Input into the project will support recommendations which may assist with applications for resourcing in Hinterland communities. Forums begin 9:30am until 12:30pm on these dates: • Maleny – Thursday 9 June – Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane • Beerwah – Friday 10 June – Beerwah Community Hall • Kenilworth* – Wednesday 15 June 2016 at Kenilworth Arts Council building (behind the library). *RSVP please (for catering) – call Amanda 0403 400 944 or email acowley@careconnect.org.au This project is a collaboration between Care Connect, Caloundra Community Centre and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and is funded by Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN. If you are interested in attending a forum or would like to be involved in some way... contact the Project Officer, Janet Adena 0474 247 918 or E ourtownsmatter@malenync.org.au For those with immediate concerns for the well-being of their loved ones or if an individual is experiencing distress, there is 24-hour telephone counselling – • Lifeline on 13 11 14 or • Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. See Care Connect advertisement bottom of page 9

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he Noosa Festival of Water takes place on the last Sunday in June each year at the Noosa Botanic Gardens on Lake Macdonald. The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) hosts this free family event to improve community awareness of some of the special features of the Noosa region which make it such a great place to live. Everyone is invited to come along to listen to music in the Grecian style amphitheatre overlooking the Lake, wander the gardens taking in community displays, enjoy the food and join in activities for all interests and age groups while learning more about our beautiful region. The Lake Macdonald Catch and Release Bass fishing competition is also on 26 June. Entry forms are available from Hooked on Angling and Outdoors in Tewantin or download a form from the Noosa Festival of Water website www.noosafestivalofwater.org.au Bring your own picnic to enjoy on the lawns or in the amphitheatre or enjoy the coffee, food, ice-creams and drinks on sale around the gardens. For all details and a full copy of the programme visit the Noosa Festival of Water www.noosafestivalwater.org or call the MRCCC on 07 5482 4766. The Noosa Festival of Water is supported by Noosa Council, Seqwater, the MRCCC, Noosa Landcare and the staff at the Noosa Botanic Gardens.

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YOUTH ENTRIES WANTED FOR 2016 MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL

mbil art lover Bruce Dahl wants to empower young people to explore their artistic abilities and has offered $1100 to the Mary Valley Art Festival for the Bush Haven Creativity Award. The award, and the expanded youth art section with junior and senior categories, are highlighted on the entry forms for the 16th Mary Valley Art Festival, available now on the new arts website www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au Entries close on June 15 and the annual festival opens on Thursday June 30 at 6pm at the Imbil Public Hall with a gala awards night. The art festival continues on July 1-3 with viewing from 10am-3pm daily as well as demonstrations by local artists. Mary Valley Artslink president Heinke Butt said the Bush Haven Creativity Award included an artist’s residency and a workshop at Brisbane Institute of Art. The winning young artist – 18 years of age or under – will also receive $400 cash. To be eligible, the young artist must reside or attend school in the Gympie Regional Council area, Pomona or Cooroy. Ms Butt expects that increased prize money will attract strong youth entries, with first prizes of $200 in the junior section – ages up to 13 years – and $400 in the senior section for 14-18 year-olds. The adult art competition continues to garner support from Bendigo Bank’s Gympie and District Community Bank, Twin Bunya Park and the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, offering $1500 for the Open Award. There are $400 prizes in each category: 3D, Landscape, Novice, Animalia, Still Life, Human Form/Portraitures, Drawing, Natural Flora and Abstract. The popular People’s Choice Award on Sunday of the festival – July 3 – offers a $300 prize. It will be awarded alongside the Bush Haven Youth Art Awards from 1.00pm, with a celebratory closing of the annual event. Phone 0409 382 868 to find out more details or email Heinke at info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au Above right: Bruce Dahl with Kaitlyn Watson, who received her prize for third place in the junior section at the 2015 Mary Valley Art Festival, Imbil.

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n reference to page 6, MVV #05 11 May 2016 PRINT ISSUE this is a MCRNBF update. “It comes with regret and rejoice to inform you Tash Sultana is unable to perform at Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n Blues Fest 2106 because what has happened in this past month is unprecedented. She has been signed by a label and new management team in Europe, and invited to perform on Netherlands TV to 1.5 million, Live 3FM radio to over 1 million plus a series of soldout showcases that she simply could not say no to. We wish to congratulate Tash on her success and all the best in the future (so maybe we will see her at Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n Blues Fest 2017)... Go Tash!” Jimmy Budgen, Director

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COMMUNITY ____ IMBIL WELCOMES IROQ WITH FREE STREET PARTY

ally visitors and locals will get together to celebrate the International Rally of Queensland at a free street party in the Mary Valley township of Imbil on Saturday night 18 June. Community members are organising the party, which will run from 4pm to 8pm in the main street of Imbil, host town for the Globe Roamer Service Park and nearby forestry competition stages. The event will feature children’s rides, plenty to eat and drink, markets, live music and fireworks at 7.30pm. Organisers expect a big crowd of rally visiting officials and competitors, many of whom camp next to the Service Park in the Mary Valley Showgrounds. Designed to foster friendship between the community and IROQ – one of the region’s most valuable events – the party will be supported Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mary Valley Show Society, Mary Valley Traders, Telford Masonic Lodge, the Railway Hotel, Sterling Endurance and Imbil Friendly Grocer. While officially based on the Sunshine Coast, IROQ has used the Imbil service park and forest stages since the event moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2007. The rally has hosted the Australian round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship since 2009, bringing massive international television exposure to the region’s tourist attractions.

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o who are these new faces to Kenilworth? These new faces belong to Mel and John and they live out on Obi Obi Rd with their quarry, their earthmoving equipment and their landscaping yard. They’re not quite open yet but they will be very soon. However, until they’re officially open they are happy to open for you by appointment. They have millions of tonnes of gravel, a great performing product for gravel roads. Soon they will have various other landscaping products too. If their quarry gate is open, come in and say hello to Mel and John and see the work they’re doing to the landscaping yard and quarry. Tell them what products you want, they’re open to your suggestions. So call, text message or email them. M 0417 700 228 or admin@rocksgate.com.au 1810 Obi Obi Road, Kenilworth Q 4574

KANDANGA, MARY VALLEY 9AM - 4PM

hether you’re a farmer or not, if you are interested in resilient buisnesses and the growing food and tourism opportunities in the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland regions, you shouldn’t miss the Bos Rural Open Gate Day at Kandanga Farm on Saturday 18 June, 2016 from 9 till 4. Kandanga Farm is owned / operated by Tim and Amber Scott who on the day will be demonstrating holistic management practices on their farm. “We want to give people an opportunity to hear experiences from holistic managers in the area and meet our suppliers who are developing innovative and cost effective products and systems to eliminate chemicals from food production and help us regenerate the land using our livestock”, says Tim. The key holistic managers that are speaking include Nick and Vanessa Hughes [Red Cedar Ridge Farm]; Susan Rodgers of Eumundi Beef; Michael and Anna Henbury of Melsted Park. As owner and Training Director of Landlife Education, accredited holistic management trainer, Jason Virtue will be facilitating the day. Jason has been delivering holistic grazing and financial planning in central and southern Queensland and northern New South Wales since 2005. Those attending will share a delicious meal together that will showcase local produce from organic and biodynamic growers in the local area. The day will also be engaging the community in discussions about economic development in the region through strong, resilient and viable farms. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-gate-bosrural-supplies-day-tickets-25235976485

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MARY VALLEY _______________________ CR JAMES COCHRANE – DIVISION 8 – GYMPIE

Mobile 0499 080 398 – James.cochrane@gympie.qld.gov.au am honoured and pleased to be presenting my first Mary Valley Voice column to you as your representative in Division 8. I am your voice in Council and the wider region of Gympie on the broad scope of issues and opportunities presented to the Mary Valley and take this responsibility very seriously. I aim to be approachable about concerns that residents hold regarding everything from local amenity issues to higher level strategies for the economic, social and environmental sustainability of our local area and region. My portfolio of Tourism, Sport and Recreation seems very apt for the Mary Valley area and with the 2016 International Rally of Queensland (IROQ) – Imbil stage taking place from Friday 17 June until Sunday 19 June there will be an international focus on all that our area offers. There are several spectator points in the Imbil State Forest and a Service Park will be located at the Imbil Showgrounds that will provide a central, vibrant and spectator friendly hub for competitors, corporate partners and rally fans alike. [Spectator tickets and details www.rallyqueensland.com.au] I encourage you to support this event, in any way, from being a spectator, sharing it on the social media sites or by just saying a friendly ‘hello’ to one of the many visitors to Imbil and The Valley that this event will attract. Events such as the rally are a great anchor for attracting tourism and encouraging repeat visitors who spend much needed dollars in our local economy by supporting restaurants, hotels and local stores. These events also provide opportunities for local organisations such as the Mary Valley Show Society, to raise funds from outside our local community.

CR GREG ROGERSON – DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST

Phone (07) 5441 8368 - Mobile 0419 712 546 t’s been an incredibly hectic time since the recent local government elections, with meetings aplenty about the council budget and the future direction and strategy of council. On a personal side of things it has also been a difficult time due to the recent passing of my mother. I’m really looking forward to this new four-year term as your Divisional Councillor in order to achieve some terrific project outcomes that will benefit our community and the region as a whole. My office door is always open, so please get in touch if there’s anything happening you’d like to discuss. [Eddie DeVere building, Cnr Currie and Bury Sts, Nambour.] Deer management Some recent publicity around the shooting of a well-known deer at Eudlo has put the issue of feral animal management in the spotlight. Whilst the killing of any animal is always an emotional issue, when it comes to feral deer it’s important to remember that they are an animal that was introduced to Australia and are now classed as a pest species. Feral deer cause a wide range of environmental problems and create economic stress for land owners in rural areas. They can also carry various diseases, spread unwanted weeds and pose dangers to motorists travelling on Hinterland roads. Council has appointed feral animal control staff to work with landowners to help control the Red and Rusa deer that are prominent in our region. Red deer have been prevalent in the Mary Valley for more than a century while the Rusa deer have more recently become established, but have the potential to become a serious pest in semi-rural areas if they aren’t controlled. Fallow deer are less of a concern and low in number however these species form part of the control and survey program. Plans to survey and control are in place to ensure we do not reach similar situations that occur in other parts of Australia where deer are a significant large scale problem. The ANZAC Day ceremony at Kenilworth was a tremendous occasion and it was great to see an exceptional turnout by locals as well as visitors to Kenilworth. I look forward to working with the Kenilworth RSL sub-branch to find a bugler for next year’s ceremony as well as better PA system. Vale Rae Porter – It was a very sad occasion to attend the recent funeral of Rae Porter, a very well known, well respected and loved member of the Kenilworth community. The Gresson and Weight Chapel was at near capacity for what was a wonderful tribute to Rae. It was terrific to hear the life story of Rae and her husband Harry – particularly her exploits as a talented A-grade tennis player! Rae will be sorely missed and I’d like to express my condolences to Harry and all of her family.

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What's in the Spotlight Have your say Residents and the sport and recreation community are invited to have their say as Council develops the Conondale Memorial Sport and Recreation Reserve Master Plan. Share your views. Contact sport and leisure consultants, Otium Planning via email at conondalereserve@ otiumplanning.com.au or phone (07) 3040 0754. Submissions close 5pm June 17.

Multicultural conversations If your heritage enriches the Sunshine Coast’s multicultural community you’re invited to join the Multicultural Conversations program. It’s a Coastwide conversation where people from different backgrounds and ethnicities can exchange information and discover our cultural diversity. To nd out more visit Council’s website.

Scene sponsorship workshop Learn how to attract the sponsors you need at the scene Sponsorship Workshop on Wednesday, June 15 at the Lake Kawana Community Centre. Learn from both sides - a successful sponsorship seeker and the sponsor’s perspective. If you’re looking for an event sponsor don’t miss this workshop. Book via Council’s website.

Bush Hands gets a new look Discover the good things being done to protect the local environment in the new Bush Hands e-newsletter. It’s full of the latest conservation techniques, volunteering opportunities, plant and animal proles, land management advice and more. Sign up for Bush Hands on Council’s website.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 12.30pm 16 June, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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2016 Election Candidates _______ TONY GIBSON – THE GREENS FOR FISHER – http://greens.org.au/ 0419 791 860

ay and I live here on the Sunshine Coast enjoying the lifestyle and the natural environment with beautiful bush and beaches. We have two adult sons living in Sydney and Brisbane which keeps us abreast of the challenges of affordable housing and congestion in our major cities. I have been involved with community conservation groups working to preserve our natural environment across the Sunshine Coast. I have qualifications in economics, business, public sector management and training – having been a manager, consultant, teacher and leadership coach in the private and public sectors. I joined The Greens as I felt they had the vision and courage to take action to create a different future. The Greens have the best outcomes for the people and the environment in mind as their actions are underpinned by values of grass roots democracy, ecological sustainability, peace and

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e welcome new members Annabella and Helen Rule. We hope you enjoy your new passion of horses. Results from Zone 6 Combined Training held at Nambour Showgrounds on 24 April:

Unofficial 13-25years – 2nd Caeli riding Arabella, 4th Alice riding Lets do the Cha Cha. Jodi rode her new horse Zac in his first ever dressage test, a great beginning for a new combination. Official 13-25 years A1 – 4th Rachael riding Dexter.

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non-violence and social justice. This courage and vision to take action can be seen in policies addressing global warming, asylum seekers and the new economy. I believe the Sunshine Coast faces many challenges with development pressures, population growth, loss of habitat and the impacts of global warming. The Sunshine Coast and Hinterland needs to keep its green edge – sustaining the natural environment and transitioning into a new economy with green jobs. It will be necessary to diversify the region’s economy and invest in transport infrastructure like duplication of the rail to Nambour and fixing dangerous roads like the KenilworthMaleny Road. I will be a strong advocate for the people of Fisher in Canberra as part of a progressive party serious about Australia’s future. I advocate a balanced approach for community health and wellbeing to ensure prosperity. I believe the social, cultural, economic and environmental matters all need to be considered in the decisions of our Federal parliament if we are going to make fair laws for the Australian people. In addition, we need a fairer, more compassionate, caring and productive society with more spending on public education, health care and public transport. The Greens policies are fully costed and will tackle inequality through a fairer a tax system. I look forward to listening to you.” [AUTHORISED BY K. CARRA,102 MCDONALD RD, WINDSOR QLD 4030 FOR THE GREENS]

Results from Maroochy Gymkhana held at the Nambour Showgrounds on Mother’s Day (8 May): 16 Years – 4th Alice riding Kye; Associates (17-25 years) – 4th Jodi riding Zac, 2nd Rachael riding Dexter and Seniors (26+ Years) 1st Sonia riding Mysti. Congratulations to Caeli, Alice, Jodi and Rachael who competed at the Zone 6 ODE Championships hosted at Gympie Pony Club on the weekend 21-22 May. All girls rode in the Unofficial 13-26 Years 70cm group with the dressage phase being held on the Saturday and the Showjumping and Cross Country on the Sunday. Rachael riding Mysti finished on their dressage score to win the group. Jodi and Happy (pictured above) placed 6th, Alice and Cha Cha in their first ODE placed 12th and cross country refusals cost Caeli an elimination. Rachael also rode her young horse Dexter HC (‘hors concours’ meaning that the person is not competing for a placing or prize) in the unofficial 60cm group but was eliminated during cross country with refusals. Congratulations to all riders. Riders are already lining up to participate in the Gympie Pony Club ODE on the weekend 4-5 June. https://www.facebook.com/KenilworthPC/ Left: Rachael riding Dexter in the unofficial 60cm group at the Zone 6 ODE Championships at Gympie Pony Club on the weekend 21-22 May.

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2016 Election Candidates ________ LLEW O’BRIEN – LNP FOR WIDE BAY – widebay@lnpq.org.au 0467 042 624

lew O’Brien is married to Sharon and they have three children. Llew and Sharon chose to raise their family in Wide Bay because they love the region. Early in his police career he became a qualified traffic accident investigator. In this role Llew carefully investigated some of the worst fatal and serious crashes along the notorious stretch of the Bruce Highway at Gympie. Llew understands the need to build a safer highway. In 2013 he was part of the team that supported Warren Truss and the Coalition into government, which delivered the $6.7 billion investment to upgrade the Bruce Highway including around Gympie. Being part of this team is a highlight of Llew’s political activity because he knows only too well the tragedy that will be avoided by these upgrades.

SUE ETHERIDGE – THE GREENS FOR FAIRFAX – http://greens.org.au/ 0419 680 467

uture generations deserve a better world”, says Sue Etheridge who grew up on a farm in regional Queensland, and inherited her love of politics from her father. Sue is passionate about: • A fairer tax system, and ending political donations from big business and the mining industry. • Protecting the natural environment, including water quality and agricultural land for food security. • Taking immediate action on global warming including protection of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and vital tourism based industries. • Transitioning to a new economy based on clean renewable energy, which will create thousands of jobs in design and construction of renewable energy projects.

In the past 12 months Llew has been awarded three times by Queensland Police for ethical and diligent conduct. Llew supports Coalition Government increases to health and education. Federal funding to schools is increasing by 28.3% and will keep growing and Commonwealth funding for Queensland hospitals is increasing by 27%. Coalition Government Green Army projects are improving the environment and helping young people gain skills and experience. Having lived in Wide Bay for most of his life Llew understands the importance of cutting red tape to boost business and local sectors including agriculture, seafood, manufacturing and tourism. When it comes to business Llew firmly believes that government needs to help or get out of the way. In stark contrast, Labor wants to shut down job creating industries. Llew believes the power of employment is a key to reducing social problems. Llew recognises that business drives the economy and is committed to working with all levels of government to attract new investment to grow the economy, lift confidence and create jobs. [AUTHORISED BY BEN ELLINGSEN, 30 EXHIBITION ROAD, SOUTHSIDE 4570]

• Supporting a fair society where everyone can get world class public health care, education and efficient services including the NBN. Said Sue, “After spending 23 years in banking, I am now a part owner and accounts manager of a successful local aviation training business. I have lived in the area for over 33 years and have the knowledge and experience to be a fresh new voice for Fairfax. People may not know the history of Fairfax electorate... which was named after Ruth Fairfax (1878-1948), a founder of the Country Women’s Association and its first Queensland president. Covering 1036 sq km, the electorate extends from Peregian Springs and Coolum Beach to the north, then down to Buderim, Maroochydore and Mountain Creek. In the Hinterland, Fairfax includes Eumundi, Yandina, Montville, Nambour, Palmwoods and flies west out to Kenilworth. The future of Australia’s prosperity is having the vision and courage to embrace change by learning from the past.” [AUTHORISED BY K. CARRA,102 MCDONALD RD, WINDSOR QLD 4030 FOR THE GREENS]

“The Editor of MVV wishes to thank the candidates who have taken the time to respond to our invitation which was extended to all Senate and Federal candidates to ‘tell their story’. Please note that those who feature in this 8 June issue have paid for inclusion in Mary Valley’s independent community newspaper from their own funds and were not party sponsored ads. In all respect; we appreciate your Mary Valley support from Crystal Waters to Dagun Station!” Jill Guldbransen. The Mary Valley Voice

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COMMUNITY _______________________ YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR SAY COMMUNITY-LED ACTION IN PERI-URBAN AREAS

any communities in and around Kenilworth, Mapleton and Maleny are seeing substantial changes, while facing a range of challenges to their lifestyles. A research team from Griffith University is commencing a study on how various communities respond to these challenges, and is seeking insights from the community about attitudes and responses to issues such as the management of wild dogs. These communities lie just beyond the edges of built up urban areas of the Sunshine Coast and are highly dynamic areas facing rapid change. In addition to longstanding residents, these previous rural areas are now home to former urban dwellers that have moved for a range of lifestyle, social and economic reasons. As a result, these ‘peri-urban’ areas are seeing increasing urbanisation (although they are far from ‘urban’ in the traditional sense) and a change in economic activity, particularly a reduction in traditional rural activities and a growth in new, peri-urban businesses (e.g. tourism, equestrian activities, landscaping, innovative farming etc.). This dynamic peri-urban landscape and its changing population faces a range of challenges that may threaten lifestyles, such as increasing urban development, natural hazards, and invasive animals. Nonetheless, peri-urban areas are often neglected by traditional planning and policy, falling in between rural policies and urban planning. Importantly, the changing population means that a range of different values are present, including more ‘urban’ values in addition to traditional rural values, and so people are likely to respond in different ways to different threats or challenges. But whilst community responses to these challenges may not be uniform, the strong sense of community and attachment to place that often characterises these areas can provide a good basis for communities to take effective actions. Our research team from Griffith University is embarking on a long-term research project to investigate how peri-urban residents respond, individually and collectively, to these pressures and impacts. We are using wild dogs as a key issue in peri-urban areas that can potentially impact upon the lifestyle of residents in a range of ways. We are interested not only in establishing whether there is scope for communityled action, but as the research team includes experienced practicing planners, also in facilitating action and providing our expertise to any community group if there is interest in creating a community-led response. We would like to invite The Mary Valley Voice readers to participate in this research project. During the first stage of the project we will conduct interviews with interested residents to find out what they think about their lifestyle, their community and its role, and their attitudes and responses to wild dogs. The interviews will be followed by two one-day workshops with community members that will investigate the possibility of and scope for a community-led response to wild dogs in the area. We hope to then follow up with a range of workshops in the future to facilitate a communityled planning effort to respond to this issue. We will be in the area to interview people throughout June and July and can arrange interviews to suit participants. For details or to express an interest in being interviewed, please contact a member of the research team: Professor Darryl Low Choy, Professor of Environmental & Landscape Planning, Griffith University, Brisbane Telephone 07 3735 7496 – d.lowchoy@griffith.edu.au Dr Edward Morgan, Research Fellow, Urban Research Programme, Griffith University, Brisbane Telephone 07 3735 9248 – ed.morgan@griffith.edu.au Ms Pazit Taygfeld, Senior Research Assistant, U.R. Programme Telephone 07 3735 5424 – p.taygfeld@griffith.edu.au

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2016 KENILWORTH EVENT SUCCESS

aster Saturday’s Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Festival was a major success and we are happy to be able to donate $$$ to Kenilworth service groups. Rural Fire Brigade $500.00 First Responders $400.00 SES $400.00 There was wonderful support from many Kenilworth groups and some businesses. Any successful event depends on community involvement and it is our pleasure to be able to give back some of that support. The wind-up and presentation gathering at the Kenilworth Hotel (thank you Steve), on Friday 13 May was well attended and it was nice to say thank you to all involved. Related photos of the cheque presentations to the Kenilworth community groups are on colour page 10. Planning is already underway for the 2017 Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Festival – we welcome any suggestions and feedback. Kenilworth businesses and all the district benefits from this event’s extensive media exposure, along with our sponsors; with many first time visitors and many, many return visitors. Coming up will be it’s ninth year! Help us to celebrate next year’s Easter Saturday food fest on 15 April 2017. Veronika Spicer, PR Wrangler, Kenilworth Food Fest committee

LIVING TREASURE AWARD FOR THE BEAUSANGS

lease welcome Kenilworth’s newest Living Treasures Alan and Jean Beausang (pictured on page 10) who came to live in Kenilworth in 1980 from Conondale. They continued their community service in their new location, supporting many local organisations. Alan was a fixture on the entry gate at the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo for many years with his shift lasting the entire day. He was Treasurer of the Kenilworth Cricket Club for 10 years and manned the canteen for both the juniors and seniors matches. He was also Treasurer of the Kenilworth Bowls Club for 40 years, leaving this role in December 2015. Their garden welcomes travellers to Kenilworth and Alan has put his expertise to good use keeping the gardens at Kenilworth Country Foods in immaculate condition to delight the many tourists. Alan has been ably supported by Jean throughout his community service, keeping the home fires burning, answering phone calls, being home to receive deliveries, handing out keys, etc. Unfortunately Jean was hospitalised and unable to attend the official presentation at the Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc on May 28, but handover of their certificate was managed by their family at Nambour Hospital.

NOOSA ORCHESTRA ― TWO SHOWS ONLY!

eaturing special guest, flute soloist Lee Norrell, Noosa Orchestra ‘Season Two’ will enchant all classical musiclovers. Two shows only – 2.30pm Saturday, 18 June at Cooran Hall and 2.30pm Sunday, 19 June at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (115 Eumundi Rd). Don’t miss hearing Mendelssohn Symphony No 5, Rutter’s Suite Antique, Bach’s Overture No 2, Copland’s Appalachian Spring and more! Lee is from the Mid-West, USA and is the founding conductor of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra and currently tutors in music education at University of Qld. Book now at GSLC.

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