2020 MARY VALLEY VOICE - JULY 15, Vol.30 #7

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hrough a dreamy state of morning heralding in the dawn of a new day, there is a familiar ‘sound’ once again echoing across the Valley. Crystal-like droplets suspend silently from low hung branches; frosty grass cracks and snaps beneath the weight of a rubbery thong; and thick fog envelopes everything like a cozy doona. As if chiming in on cue, Mother Nature's choir serenade the rising of a golden sun. Yet it has been this one pride driven ‘sound’ that has fuelled the heartbeat of many a true blue aussie for generations. In the early morning air, where memories once lingered of late-night campfires and cold ales cradled between warm gloved hands, every sound and every smell seem to coexist in harmony as if skilfully orchestrated. And there it is again … that ‘sound’?

As if taking the oath or standing to attention, all over Queensland it is that distinctive unmistakable ‘sound’ of every zip on every swag, sleeping bag, tent and mossie net being given one almighty tug of determination in announcement that we are ready and we will stand to face this brand new day. Oh yes. Yes, it is indeed the dawning of a new era as every man, woman and pampered pooch stumble, rumble and roll out of that black cloud of Covid isolation.

Finally, in one colossal roar of jubilation we have stood on upturned milk crates and in one voice we have rejoiced and reclaimed our God-given right to say – ‘Yes we are going camping’!

For so many in the Mary Valley, it was indeed a universal shrill of anticipation and excitement as news broke that we could all pack a swag or hitch the van and head for those lush green hills we have come to know so well.

As phones began ringing with a collective sigh of relief for so many tourism operators, it became the green light to open the parks, the playgrounds, the campgrounds and the RV hotspots long prepped and ready for the demand of those yearning to come to our region and embrace a well overdue dose of the great outdoors.

From Dagun to Kenilworth, Borumba Dam to Amamoor this rich fertile land is a patchwork of weekend destination getaways.

As a highly admired gem on the tourism crown of jewels, the Mary Valley embodies a landscape set to spoil every palette seeking a back to nature experience. With an array of private and public

campgrounds, cabins, and boutique accommodation all within reach, the Mary Valley has also become the envied RV Central on the region’s tourism radar.

Apart from being so very good for you, a healthy dose of camping in our great outdoors is an affordable reality for every age, every lifestyle, every person. The hardest part is choosing which will be your weekend and then making the decision to go.

So “come on out to play”. Make it your destiny to meet up with “our Mary” real soon or connect with us via the socials and website.

Kindly submitted by Celeste Francis Scott on behalf of MV Country

'PROUD MARY' FUNDRAISING

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he Imbil Rail Park Inc are raising funds to sandblast and paint the historic C17 class locomotive No 705, aptly named "Proud Mary" pictured  She is the classic design that pioneered the Qld Railways in the early 1900's and was built in Queensland. Families will be able to climb aboard "Proud Mary" with her straight-sided cutaway cab, tall steam dome, cast iron chimney and low-sided bogie tender to appreciate her historic significance. Her new home in Imbil Railway Park will pay homage to the golden age of steam and will recognise the importance of the Mary Valley Branch line to the development of this region.

Currently sitting at Gympie's historic railway station, "Proud Mary" needs a proper clean down, to restore her health and longevity.

She'll then receive several coats of paint to protect her for another 100 hundred years and will sit in pride of place at Imbil Rail Park, the start point of the Imbil to Brooloo Rail Trail, Mary Valley.

This could not have happened without the generosity of the Rattler Railway Company, Mr Jimmy Budgen who has tailored her transportation to site, and Mr Clarry Sutherland from Earthland Group who removed vegetation to clear the way for her to make her new home safe and secure.

This project is the first of many to help activate the site and preserve the rail history of the Mary Valley. Please give either small or more to be a part of something great happening in our region. A big tootin' thank you to the generous donors who have already pledged their support with $1,510 towards the $4,000 goal. https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-proud-mary-home-toimbil-rail-park

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any Mary Valley locals have heard of and loved The Amanda Emblem Project music from the annual Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest. We are all so delighted to see the fantastic 'official' music video and single release this June 2020 of 'Mary Mary'. For those who don't know Amanda, she’s recorded with Eagle Rock frontman Ross Wilson, and Blues legend Matt Taylor, and played with Chain at Byron Bay Bluesfest.

A 'Forces Entertainment Artist', she flies to dangerous overseas locations to entertain Australian troops; which is worlds away from the beautiful video and vibe of her “Mary River inspired song.”

As Molly would say “do yourself a favour”, listen on Spotify, add to your library or artist direct ($2) from www.amandaemblem.com “I’m very proud of this song, and now more than ever I want and need it to get out there. If it is to spread organically the Spotify numbers matter,” said Amanda. You can connect with her on Facebook and Youtube socials; and also buy hard-disk albums from her website.

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KENILWORTH HISTORY & NEWS THE KENILWORTH COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES

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he founding families opened up this district to white settlement beginning in 1850 and began early primary industries but it was the selectors that followed in the 1890’s that established the community and implemented the infrastructure that we enjoy in the 21st Century.

By representing the community in the political arena the selectors achieved a great deal of development. Until 1896 Kenilworth was included within the Widgee Shire boundaries.

A petition signed by 11 ratepayers from Kenilworth, Subdivision 3 Widgee Division was presented to the Maroochy Divisional Board on 19 October, 1896, requesting severance from Widgee and annexation to Maroochy Division. Those who represented the district in local government from 1897 were drawn from the selectors of Yahoo Creek and the surrounding district.

The Maroochy Divisional Board was established in 1890.

Divisional Board members were elected for a term of three years.

The chairman was elected annually at a statutory meeting by the Board Members. It was not until May 31, 1897 that a resident of Kenilworth was elected to the Board.

• Duncan Beattie 1897-1903 (Chairman 1900-1901).

Maroochy Shire was instituted after the Local Authorities Act of 1902 received Royal Assent on 26 December, 1902.

It was at this time that the Maroochy Divisional Board became the Maroochy Shire Council. Kenilworth and district residents continued to represent the community:• Duncan Beattie 1903-4.

• Samuel Kelly 1927-1939 • James .C. Hassall 1906-1910 • Arthur Tanner 1939 -1951 • Christopher Sharry 1910-1919 • Eddie DeVere 1951-1967 pictured below on right.

• Bert Sims 1967-1981 • Harry Pickering 1919-1921 • Burne Sutton 1981-82 • John McGinn 1921-24, • Hermann Schwabe 1982-2004 • Thomas Gordon 1924-27.

Our community owes a debt of gratitude to these councillors.

For so many years their role received little remuneration and acknowledgement or appreciation. They fought for so many of the improvements the community of today enjoy. The bitumen roads, the town footpaths, the development of many of the parks enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.  Come along any Sunday to the Kenilworth Museum between 10am and 2pm to find out more of the history of our community.

Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.  Picture Sunshine Coast.

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J.T. Lowe centre, S. Kelly top, C. Sharry, J. Gomersall, J. Bowser, F. Reininger, A.H. Brookes, J.K. Menary, J. Lindsay, G. Best.

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KENILWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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fter an enforced hiatus due to covid-19, the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce is coming out of hibernation and looking forward with renewed motivation to the year ahead. The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber will be held on 21 July after a delay due to the lockdown. Marty Hunt MP and Councillor David Law will be in attendance, and any business or organisation within the Kenilworth area with an ABN is welcome to participate. The Chamber encourages business owners who are not currently financial members to get involved in working together to invigorate the local economy.

• For this coming year, membership fees have been halved in recognition of the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.

The Chamber especially wishes to thank our new Division 10 Councillor, David Law, for his prompt action in dealing with the litter problem in the Kenilworth Town Park caused by the large increase in the number of takeaway containers resulting from the pandemic regulations. Extra bin collections have been organised, and more bins will be placed around the town.

Members of the Chamber’s Management Committee met with Cr Law last week when he visited Kenilworth for a ‘meet and greet’ of local organisations and businesses, and were very impressed with his enthusiasm to support our community.

AGM NOTICE The Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce Inc. will be held on TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2020 at the Research Room in Blair Meldrum House at the Historical Museum.

7/9 Alexandra Street, Kenilworth The meeting will begin at 6pm Please note that only financial members are able to take part in the meeting.

For eligible applicants, membership fee for 2020-21 is $25. If you wish to become a member, please contact the Secretary by email secretary@kenilworthchamber.org.au or phone 0407 694 729 to obtain details.

Nominations for the Management Committee will be on display in the window of the Kenilworth Information Centre prior to the meeting.

[Please note that numbers are restricted due to personal distancing regulations, so it is essential to contact the Secretary prior to the meeting if you plan to attend.]

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – JUNE 2020

by Graham Brennan This June we had 29mm. Last June we had 75mm. The 19 year average for June is 73mm. We had rain on 11 days, the 19 year average being 11 days. The first six months of this year gave us 665mm, the wettest start since 2015 with 985mm. For the same period last year 547mm. The 19 year average for January-June is 734mm. For the past 12 months to end of June was 790mm.

The 18 year average for past 12 months being 1196mm.

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elationship breakdown and domestic and family violence are our topics for this month. These concerns have always been present in local families and local communities. In this time of COVID 19, there are added stresses arising from loss of businesses and employment, financial issues, alcohol and drug use and families spending so much time together. Healthy relationships start with everyone in the family being respectful, kind and helpful and feeling respected, supported and safe. It also takes each of us accepting responsibility for the part we play, seeking help and becoming more informed and skilful in our relationships. Counselling can be a good investment before our relationships become unhealthy.

Sometimes it means calling in the police or taking ourselves out of the situation – leaving so that there’s safety and space for all family members. This can be very difficult to do for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it means “reaching in” to individuals and families with compassion and objectivity rather than not wanting to be seen to interfere or expecting them to reach out for help. However, it’s not a community responsibility to fix the complex issues of relationship breakdown and family and domestic violence.

National Help Lines: Relationships Australia 1300 364 277; 1800 RESPECT National Helpline 1800 737 732; Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 mensline.org.au; DV Connect Women’s Line 1800 811 811 dvconnect.org/womensline/; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 kidshelpline.com.au Local social groups: Average Joe’s – Eumundi Thurs 9-10am wayne@averagejoes.net.au Strong Women Strong Communities – Nambour Community Centre 5441 4724 Remember – connection is protection! Enquiries contact merilyn@calcomm.org.au

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t Luke’s Church has served the Kenilworth community for the past 65 years and we are compiling a living history of events from the initial planning and fundraising to today’s anniversary celebrations. Perhaps you attended a fundraising activity, or participated in the Dedication, or have memories of subsequent occasions such as Special Services, Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings or Funerals.

• Rather than asking you to write down your recollections, we will conduct a recorded interview and scan any documents or photographs you may have. If you agree we will request permission to keep the recording for later use such as the 75th anniversary (or even the centenary). The published history will be distributed during this year’s Patronal Festival in October. Please phone Shirley Moreland 0427 723 848 or Peter Hennessy 0412 730 582 to arrange an interview.

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ST LUKE’S NEEDS YOUR MEMORIES

his year St. Luke’s Church Kenilworth is celebrating its 65th Birthday and we need your help.

Dedicated in 1955, the Church has been the centre point of pastoral care to a diverse agricultural and forestry community.

But today, the district’s social and economic fabric is rapidly changing with a growing emphasis on tourism and boutique community-based enterprises. These activities are supplemented by a significant commuting population, enjoying a rural lifestyle while serving the wider Sunshine Coast economy.

To celebrate its 65th Birthday on St Luke’s Day, the congregation is publishing a historical tapestry of past events. This will form the foundation of an even greater publication in ten years’ time.

We are seeking recollections from the local community of events leading up to the development; fundraising, the approval processes, the construction and dedication.

From material gathered to date we understand there were many social fundraising events; including fetes, town balls and other activities involving local businesses.

Equally important, we need your additional input to record those precious moments where St Luke’s has influenced your family life.

Perhaps a wedding, a funeral, a baptism, your confirmation, or your debut at the Parish Ball.

We will prepare a pictorial living document rather than a catalogue of past events, so we particularly require photographs and other documents (e.g., a baptism or wedding certificate).

We will scan or photograph all documents and immediately return to the owner.  To collect your memories, we will personally interview contributors. Subject to your approval, we will audio or video record each interview to ensure transcript accuracy, and if you are agreeable, retain in our electronic archives.

Your contribution will be gratefully received and acknowledged.

Please call Shirley 0427 723 848, shirleymoreland@bigpond.com or Peter Hennessy 0412 730 582, hospserv@optusnet.com.au to make the history a publication to remember.

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AMAMOOR GABBANA'S Seasonal produce − John 0421 419 374.

JOHN TIDY'S ORGANICS Avocadoes, honey and avocado oil available at Kandanga Farm Store, Kandanga Snack Bar or ph or message on Facebook 0421 419 374.

KEYANA FARMS Fresh greens and seasonal produce available on Saturday 8am-10am at Rotunda, Amamoor.

DAGUN STATION MARY VALLEY TIMBERS − 7 Kimlin Lane, Dagun Monday-Thursday 6.30am-3.30pm, Friday 6.30am-3pm Phone 5484 3337.

MARY VALLEY COUNTRY HARVEST CO-OP. & DAGUN GROWERS' MARKET − 0459 225 399.

www.maryvalleycountryharvest.com/e-market/ or FB Dagun Growers Market and Mary Valley Country Harvest.

Local fresh pre-orders only, can be picked up at Dagun on Thursday or Saturday afternoons, or at other locations (Sunshine Coast Thursday afternoon, Gympie and Imbil Friday morning ).

There’s a few benefits in this: - less virus risk than Saturday afternoon growers market stall - some face to face community contact in a safe way - maintaining support for local food growers How can I order? What if I don’t have a computer or do emails? We have an online market that is open from noon Sunday till noon Tuesday (preferred option) at https://www.maryvalleycountryharvest.com/e-market/ If unable to order via the website, then email orders accepted: - by 6pm Tues (to maryvalleyfresh@gmail.com) Or phone orders between 2 and 6pm Tuesday 0459 225 399.

There will be a printed list of some items expected to be available for the following week available at pick up (for those with no access at all to computer).

How do I pay? Online pre-payment via website (Paypal or bank transfer) (strongly preferred) - via credit card or debit card at pick-up or cash (last resort).

How do I get my order? We have various pick-up locations in the Mary Valley, Gympie and Sunshine coast areas.

- Sunshine Coast Thursday afternoon (Doonan, Peregian, Yaroomba, Mudjimba).

- Dagun Station 2-3pm Thurs or 3-4pm Saturday (or by arrangement) - Gympie (Mellor St) 8am Friday - Imbil (Mary Valley Traders) 10am Friday.

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TOWN & COUNTRY BAKERY − 5484 5942. Close 4pm.

BOXSELLS KENILWORTH & MALENY − 0407 135 797

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IMBIL GARAGE, 1 Island Road − 5484 5201 IMBIL HOMESTEAD − 0475 918 360. Produce, conserves and honey. Sundays Yabba Rd Markets 8am-2pm GOLDEN APPLE HAIRDRESSER − By appt 5484 5015 GSI MECHANCIAL TONY GREEN − 0428 182 758 MARY VALLEY TRADERS − 5484 5178 93 Yabba Creek Rd www.maryvalleytraders.com.au RAILWAY HOTEL PUBLIC BAR re-opening Friday 17 July from 10am. Lunch 11.30am-2pm, dinner 5.30pm till 8pm.

Bottleshop, normal trading hours − 5484 5202 RIDE ON MARY − Kayak and Bike Bush Adventures!

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KANDANGA HOTEL − 5484 3162 please phone for all dine-in bookings. Lunches & Dinner. Takeaways avail.

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MARY VALLEY F The Lift Project Sunshine Coast Council has partnered with Lift Lifestyle Medicine to offer The Lift Project Sunshine Coast at no cost to all residents.

It’s an evidence-based online wellbeing program that draws the latest research from Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology – aiming to lift your mood and your life.

Visit Council’s website to register for the next course starting 27 July.

Major grants

Can your not-for-profit group make our community more active, vibrant, inclusive or resilient?

Do it with support from Council’s Major Community Grants Program which is open from 13 July to 24 August. To help with your planning, why not attend a free grant writing webinar being held late July to early August. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/Living-and-Community/Grants-andFunding to book and for more information.

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Rates are now due and if you pay by Friday August 21 you’ll receive the on-time payment discount in addition to Council’s $35 COVID rebate.

Register through MyCouncil to receive future rates notices by email and you’ll go in the running to win $1000 off your next rates bill!

You can register at www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/Site-Help/MyCouncil-FAQs/Rates

Date for the diary

Come along on August 2 and 3 to the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve in Verrierdale to plant a tree for National Tree Day and learn about how technology is helping us to connect with nature, at the Doonan Open Data Expo. Bookings are essential. Head to Council’s What's on calendar for more.

Stories of Country

Visit Caloundra Regional Gallery between July 18 and August 2 to see a special, limited time exhibition celebrating First Nations Peoples artworks which reflect the past and current future of the oldest continuing culture in the world.

For the first time in the gallery’s 20 year history, these local and national artworks will be exhibited together to celebrate and remember.

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TED O’BRIEN MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

or Queensland the easing to Stage 3 restrictions came early. We are now in what is being referred to as the “new normal” and is likely to be around for some time.

Stage 3 Restrictions Stage 3 means we’re allowed up to 100 people for private, in-home gatherings with friends and families. Weddings and funerals can also have up to 100 people in attendance.

At museums, art galleries, libraries and historic sites the maximum number of people will be determined by the one person per four square metre rule, likewise, the maximum number of customers for a business at any one time is determined by the 4sqm rule.

Significantly though, smaller venues below 200sqm, like Kenilworth’s Nanna McGinn’s Coffee Shop, can now host one person per two square metres (up to 50 people).

• With a COVID Safe Plan, businesses including casinos, gaming and gambling venues, non-therapeutic massage, saunas, nightclubs and food courts can also reopen.

• Sporting events, concerts and theatres are also back on the agenda. Up to 25,000 spectators or 50% capacity (whichever is lesser) can attend Queensland’s major sports facilities. While concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can take up to 50% capacity or one person per 4sqm (whichever is greater).

The Queensland border has now been reopened to States and Territories other than Victoria.

For more detail visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/border-closing Continuing Restrictions The Coronavirus is still a threat and some important precautions remain.

• Social distancing of 1.5 metres wherever possible must be maintained as well as good hand hygiene and sanitisation. Anyone who is sick should stay home, contact their doctor and get tested. And with everyone out and about, if you haven’t already please download and activate the COVIDSafe App. As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any Federal issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800; via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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MARTY HUNT MP | STATE MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

e are all doing a great job keeping Covid19 infection rates low and as we progress through the easing of restrictions it’s good to be out and about in the community again and seeing businesses start to open and trade. We have a long way to go and plenty of businesses and employees are still struggling.

Hopefully the upcoming stage 3 easing of restrictions will see more activity and opportunities. It has been great to visit some new local businesses in the electorate including Sunshine Pinball and Stalwart Brewing opening up in Nambour along with Frankie’s café in Woombye to name a few.

We need people to invest in business in our towns and it’s been great to see these new additions. I encourage everyone to support them.

• On local issues thanks to the residents of Woombye who supported the fight for action on the noise and light pollution from the rail stabling yards. After the media attention, petition, speech to Parliament, letter to the Minister and Parliamentary Question it seems we were able to get some action in this regard for considerable improvements.

I will be keeping an eye on how things progress with this and looking for further measures if necessary to ensure people who live near the yards are able to enjoy some peace and quiet. I will keep pushing for the extra services that we were promised that have not been delivered. Thanks also to those who supported our campaign to get the Nambour Police Station plans and construction finally started. Indications from the Minister’s office points to a September construction commencement date.

• Although restrictions are easing I will still be pausing my door knocking activities until we have received advice that it is safe to do so.

However, I will be out and about each week with my mobile office in the suburbs around my electorate so keep an eye out for and come for a “Covid safe” chat. I will have a table and hand sanitiser available for suitable social distancing and hygiene. Look forward to seeing you all.

• Finally, a big congratulations to Claire Simmons who has won my competition for an annual family pass to Wildlife HQ at Woombye. If you are looking for a great place to take the kids over the school holidays I can highly recommend Wildlife HQ.

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From St John Bosco – Since reopening on 31 May, we have continued to gather each Sunday and meet with the weekly meditation group on Thursdays.

• A garage sale is planned for Saturday 4 October in the church grounds. Any donated items are welcome. We hope this will be a community event so watch this space.

The exterior of the church will be painted in the near future once a quote is accepted. As it is one of the early buildings in Kenilworth, we want to maintain it as an historical asset.

• The church will be open on 4 October so locals and visitors can see and appreciate the history of St John Bosco which was consecrated over 80 years ago.

From St Luke’s – The church reopened on Thursday 25 June with Morning Prayer which was also sent out via Face Book to parishioners.

St Luke’s will be restarting weekly Holy Communion services from Sunday 5 July at 9am.

Holy Communion services from St George’s in Maleny will still be available via Zoom. Archbishop Phillip Aspinall will be the celebrant at St George’s on Sunday 19 July.

St Luke’s War Memorial Church was consecrated in November 1955 and is celebrating its 65th Anniversary on St Luke’s Day, 18 October this year with a “Back to St Luke’s" service and morning tea. Please tell your family and friends. A history of St Luke’s is being compiled. All contributions welcome. See page 7 for more detailed information.

• Our recent Off-Street Street Stall was a very successful fundraiser. We sincerely thank all who contributed to the cooking of all the goodies and to everyone who bought them.

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DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

onnecting with Kenilworth and surrounds I recently attended the Kenilworth Arts Council (KAC) AGM and was impressed by all the creative and dedicated work its members produce.

Congratulations to Shirley Moreland on being re-elected as KAC president, which was conducted by former Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson. Unfortunately this year’s Kenilworth ArtsFest will not be going ahead, but well done to everyone already working hard behind the scenes for next year’s festival that will be held in October.

I also recently met with Steve and Gwenda from Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, and discussed the reactivation of the business community post COVID-19.

Thank you to Lenore who kindly showed me around the Kenilworth Museum. It was wonderful to see the wide range of displays from agricultural equipment to a period bedroom. If you haven’t been I encourage you to stop by for a visit.

It was also great to catch-up with the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee to discover more about the important work they do. Thank you to Ian Mackay for the invitation.

Petition update: I had a productive meeting with the KCTS last month and discussed the petition that was tabled at council.

A report regarding the expansion of services and inclusion of trips to Sunshine Coast University Hospital will be presented at council’s July Ordinary Meeting. Thank you again to everyone who gave feedback on this popular trial service that is currently operating with restrictions due to COVID-19 to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Sign-up for The Lift Project: The next round of The Lift Project is due to start on 27 July. Council has partnered with Lift Lifestyle Medicine to offer The Lift Project Sunshine Coast at no cost to all Sunshine Coast residents. It’s is an evidence-based online wellbeing program that draws together the latest research from Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. Visit council’s website to register.

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udget endorsed: With the 2020/21 $782 million Sunshine Coast Council Budget now endorsed, Division 5 will benefit from $6.2 million for major projects to enhance our streetscapes, sustain our environment, support our community and boost road safety. Overall Division 5 will see $554,000 worth of minor works plus approximately $9.6 million in essential road improvements over the next financial year.

Road upgrade highlights include $924,500 for McGilchrist Road at Eudlo, $865,000 for widening Diamond Valley Road at Diamond Valley and $385,000 for upgrading Glenview Road at Glenview.

COVID-19 support: Council has submitted for funding under the state government’s Works for Queensland Grant Program and I look forward to sharing the outcomes of this submission with you as soon as I am able to. Visit council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for information on COVID-19 latest news relating to council, support for the community and business.

First Nations Artwork exhibition: Visit Caloundra Regional Gallery between 18 July and 2 August to see a special, limited time exhibition celebrating First Nations Peoples artworks which reflect the past and current future of the oldest continuing culture in the world.

Drawn from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection, the works tell the stories of Country, both connection to, and the removal from.

For the first time in the gallery’s 20 year history, these local and national artworks will be exhibited together to celebrate and remember. Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for details.

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VALE TOM HAMPSTEAD 1932-2020

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e was loved and he was loathed – he was respected and he was reviled – he was charming and he was insufferable – there was nothing lukewarm about the life of Tom Hampstead.

In Kenilworth, the heart of the Mary Valley, we knew Tom only in the final quarter of his life, when he and Pat retired at Walli Creek to grow green peas; some will remember the fun and laughter of picking and packing peas “up the Walli”. Tom is remembered for his time as President of the Kenilworth and District Chamber of Commerce and Citizens.

During his time as President, he kept Kenilworth in the news; ensuring there was either a press reporter or a TV crew in town each month, recording some aspect of business in the area.

In 1998, Tom initiated Kenilworth Living Treasures – recognising those who have made a major contribution to the town and district over a long period. The first to qualify for the award were Burne Sutton, Ed Sims and Victor Fedorniak.

In 1999, the Kenilworth Information Centre, shared with The Mary Valley Voice, was established in a room in Kenilworth Library with a band of smiling volunteers.

Tom so charmed the judges of the Queensland Tidy Towns Competition that Kenilworth was awarded ‘Queensland’s Friendliest Town’, together with the publicity this engendered.

Tom was responsible for the cover of the Sunshine Coast Telephone Directory of 1999/2000 depicting the bucolic scene of the late Rae Porter herding her dairy cows across the main road.

The development of the Scarecrow Festival in the Mary Valley was another of Tom’s achievements.

Arguably, Tom’s greatest contribution to Kenilworth came with deregulation of the dairy industry. Passionate about community development projects, and with expertise in the management of education projects and skill training; Tom with sponsorship from Centacare and the co-operation of State Schools in the Mary Valley, from Dagun to Conondale, secured funding through the Department of Education and Training to bring tutors to the students. The “Cando Project” was so successful that the Department allocated further funding for it to continue for a further year.

A talented public speaker with a good singing voice, Tom was an author and a poet. His health slowly declined over the past decade until his recent death. We might remember the gentler side of Tom in his own poem The Time Before Sunset which cannot be included here due to space. Rest in peace Tom, your life was our treasure.

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There’s no COVID here, just clean country air.

There’s no McDonalds here, just lots of small friendly cafes.

There’s no high rise here, just great stretches of green farmland and untouched creeks.

There’s no traffic lights, just the light of campfires. There’s not much crime here, just friendly police.

There’s no hospital here, but rest assured, there’s one not too far away. There’s no four lane roads, we don’t need them.

There’s no electric car charging station, but plenty of good old petrol bowsers.

There’s a couple of local papers and magazines that you can sit down and leisurely read with a cup of coffee.

Everywhere else has gone digital.

So welcome to our home. If you’ve only been here ten times, you won’t have seen everything there is to see.

That is, if you enjoy getting away from the rat race and soaking up country quaintness.

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MARY VALLEY THE STRANGE BEAUTY OF LOCKDOWN: PART 2*

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t our place, looking after our home, garden and extended family was not squished hurriedly into little bits of time left over after paid work. Cleaning, gardening, cooking and talking on the phone are all more pleasurable when you don’t have to rush.

During lockdown I could take calls from the oldies at all hours.

I could do time-consuming things slowly and carefully, like peel prawns properly (keeping the fleshy tail on) or make our own potting mix to propagate seedlings.

It surprises and perplexes me how people describe the extra time as a heavy burden to be removed as soon as possible.

There are so many wonderful things to do in a day: I don’t get why people complain about too much time do them?

I do understand lockdown was pretty ordinary for many Australians, particularly parents and people living alone.

Single people have told me their mental health is not great right now, and I know if you were locked down with children, it was a totally different experience from mine.

Some parents told me they enjoyed the freedom from daily school runs and hectic after school activities and felt they had time to actually parent and be with their children without rushing.

However, I’m conscious that for some of my friends and family, it was too much to expect parents, who are not trained to teach, to home-school, do their jobs and run households.

I acknowledge parents who were isolating with kids, and maybe not loving hearing about the epiphanies people like me are having.

For teachers and health workers it’s a different scenario, but I wonder if those essential workers enjoyed a breather from the social whirl, the recreational shopping, the expected family get togethers with people they are not crazy about?

I wonder how many people had a little inner smile when they said ‘sorry I can’t because I’m isolating’.

Maybe the reason I loved lockdown was partly due to having a large family (nine siblings, several step-parents and in-laws and over 50 nieces and nephews) and a hectic social schedule that goes with that. We enjoy each other hugely and I love my husband’s family too. In the past, our weekends were booked up months in advance and free days were a rarity.

In lockdown there were miles and miles of free days.

Also: full disclosure I’m a natural hermit, so time alone feels MARY VALLEY like a reward, not a punishment.

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11,000 LITRES My life was so busy Avail. 7 days a week Lic No. DWC14/0021 before with two paid jobs, one unpaid job, maryvalleymilk@bigpond.com going to the gym, We supply molasses for rural delivery. All areas. yoga and the pool Kenilworth, Brooloo, Moy Pocket, Belli Park, Obi Obi, and maintaining a Coolabine, Kidaman Creek, Little Yabba, Conondale. large social circle.

I won’t be back on the same schedule when restrictions are fully lifted. For now, as restrictions on touching and hugging remain, I find my senses honing.

I can’t touch, hold or smell the new baby in our lives (one month old at the time of writing). However, the other day, on a social distance visit, she turned her head when I spoke to her and looked me in the eyes. That eye contact struck me more than it has with other babies, because I can’t touch this little human.

This is the strange beauty of lockdown: it took things away with one hand and brought new things with the other.

The federal health minister has said Australia is unlikely to return to lockdown. The plan is to contain new outbreaks locally. So it’s a good time to reflect on what we lost and what we gained from the roughly two months we were all living with the full restrictions.

One nephew (who has two children with a disability) told me: ‘We mourn what we’ve lost, but we must not forget what we’ve gained’.

A mother of teenage girls told me her girls were motivated home learners and she liked having her girls at home and knowing where they were.

A mother of three kids under six told me she was approaching insanity. On the other end of the spectrum, dozens of friends told me they just enjoyed the slower pace of life during lockdown.

I’ve always believed time is worth more than money and lockdown made many of us rich in time. So while I lost income and contact with loved ones, lockdown brought the gift of extra time, deeper sense perceptions and an insight into the way life can be when your days follow a more natural pace.

My appreciation for living in the beautiful Mary Valley has deepened. And I have never felt freer.

Thank you Covid 19, for the lessons. I won’t forget them.

Kindly submitted by Vivienne Wynter, freelance writer, Mary Valley * Part 1 of 'The Strange Beauty of Lockdown' is on pg 11, MVV June https://issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice/docs/2020mvv_june_web

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IMBIL POLICE WRAP JUNE 2020

Blue Nissan Pulsar was stolen from Kandanga on the 23rd of May 2020 and was later found abandoned on Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, Carters Ridge on the 31st of May 2020. If you have any information which be able to assist police, please contact Crimes toppers on 1800 333 000.

• A 21 year old male from Imbil was charged with drink driving on the 13th of June 2020. The male is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 6th of August 2020.

• Two young persons have been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justices Act for property offences at the Mary Valley State College and for a stealing matter at an Imbil address.

• A group of five persons from the Sunshine Coast have been issued infringement notices for trespass after camping illegally at Borumba Dam on the 7th of June 2020. [COVD restrictions are in the process of being relaxed. For what you can and cannot do www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronaviruscovid-19] • During June July school holiday periods we will be out enforcing traffic laws, particularly speeding and other life endangering offences. Areas which we will include 80km zones on Mary Valley Road, 40km zones at Imbil and Amamoor, the Old Bruce Highway and the Mary Valley Link Road, Amamoor.

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