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MITCHELL CREEK ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST 2021
itchell Creek Rock 'N' Blues Fest marks its 10th year in the Mary Valley as excitement grows and patrons are keen to enjoy a fresh air weekend of live music from 17-19 September. Ideally positioned on 90 acres (Upper Kandanga), the festival is a leading model in the music industry with best practices to ensure zero environmental impact and reducing carbon footprint with thousands of trees being planted throughout the festival site as well as engaging in organic weed control methodology. 12 months ago Jimmy Budgen, pictured right December 2020, sat down to write the first COVID-Safe Event plan with Tracey Hammell, a Compliance specialist; and after eight weeks of producing risk assessments, rules and practices their diligence was thorough. This extract below from BASEQ – Blues Association of South East Queensland magazine, The Groove, 18 June, 2020:“Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest is the first music festival to be successfully awarded the COVID Clean Practicing Business Program certification and given the green light to go ahead this September, paving the way for other festivals to follow. With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, you may well be wondering how this magically came about. Well, I decided to pen this article because I felt it was important to let people in on what has gone into this, as I know Festival Director Jimmy Budgen is too humble a man to do it. It all started when Jimmy phoned me in the midst of the lockdown and said, “What do you know about compliance?” I explained the type of work I’d done in my corporate roles. Jimmy said, “Great, we need a strategy to comply with government so the Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest can go ahead. I’m putting a team together. Are you in?” And so, I joined Jimmy’s team to roll up our sleeves to ensure the show could go on, and bring live music back to the people! When Australia was first touched by COVID-19 it had the precedents from overseas countries to watch and learn from. Yet when Australia and New Zealand became two of the first countries to flatten the curve, there were no precedents to follow to climb back out again. And so, our government has been pioneering new territory. The priority was given to essential services and a move to get people working again. Some industries were told they would just need to wait for further instructions as the roadmaps were being constantly updated as decisions unfolded. Guidelines to help music festivals to go ahead, with thousands of people interacting safely, hadn’t even made it as far as the drawing board on the government’s agenda … “How do we manage volumes of people at large scale events? We are asking industry to help come up with ideas on how we can put controls in place and allow these types of events to happen”, was one such response from Queensland Health at a meeting between government and industry. And so, Jimmy Budgen took up the challenge. Weeks later, after wading
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through government documents, websites, webinars, meetings, commercial and social media opinions, we had ourselves a strategy and an initial proposal, along with the cooperation of contractors, sub-contractors, and stallholders, who also collaborated with us on ideas to make their own operations COVID-Safe at the festival. Encouraged by the response we received from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), and Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), the Mitchell Creek team set to work producing a risk assessment and mitigation plan, hygiene and physical distancing protocols, increased facilities, reams of workplace health and safety procedures, job safety analyses, updated roles and responsibilities for those working at the festival, and an accompanying business plan that we could lodge with QTIC and ATIC for their consideration, endorsement and support. Every possible concern and alternative was reviewed and covered, including setting up a First Aid station operated by fully qualified paramedics ready to assist anyone who becomes unwell for any reason. Plenty of space in the great outdoors at Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest! It was our aim that Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest become a pilot program that the government could use to base a new set of guidelines for running large events and festivals in the wake of COVID-19. This could set the much-needed precedent to also help other festivals move forward. And that’s exactly what’s happened! QTIC has taken the Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest proposal forward to Griffith University as input to structuring a broader business planning solution for events, in conjunction with Queensland Health and other government agencies. On top of all the planning, activities and stresses that come with putting on the festival in a normal year, the grit and determination to keep going without even knowing if the festival would be able to go ahead is a credit to Jimmy Budgen. I can tell you he was a picture of resilience and never lost faith for a moment. Throughout the time the team worked together on this project, Jimmy always had a joke and a smile at the ready, even when I knew it was all ticking over in his mind. We took time out to go gold fossicking in the hills, pick veges in the Mitchell Creek market garden, cook up some good tucker, share some home-made cumquat liqueurs, write songs and jam by the creek late into the night, and brainstorm endlessly to come up with a bucketful of ideas to answer that old chestnut, “What if?”, and then writing them up in a manner acceptable to the government. Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest has now proudly been able to announce that the show will indeed go on! While patrons will be requested to comply with the new conditions of entry, including some pre-screening measures and observe physical distancing at the festival itself, the overwhelming response has seen a surge in ticket sales that could in fact make it the biggest and most popular year in the festival’s history!” Ticket numbers have been capped. Also note in the event of a lockdown there is a full ticket refund (but doesn't include any online booking surcharges) so don’t stress – get your tickets now. www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au 11 AUGUST 2021 |
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ecently the Museum received some communication from Jim Purdon following the passing of his brother Ross (Vale on page 13). Included in the various emails was the following from his cousin John Rodgers – son of Roy, grandson of Catherine and Frank Rodgers – the couple who ran the Kenilworth Post Office from 1924.:“While we have not had contact with Ross for many years (my recollection is that our last contact was in the mid 1960’s). I have very vivid memories of exciting childhood adventures with Ross in Kenilworth in the early 1950’s. These include:• swimming in the Mary River which was very challenging after heavy rain; • munching on freshly picked corn cobs “stolen” from a farm (which Trevor – John’s older brother – tells me was owned by the Pickering family) down near the river and; • riding with Ross in the back of a milk can collection truck driven by Ross’s uncle (Alan Purdon I think was his name) on a “milk run” in the Mary Valley; • after the milk run, Ross and I spent the remainder of the morning watching cheese being made at the cheese factory. I also recall visiting your father’s banana plantation with Ross where
I was intrigued by the “flying fox” system used in the harvesting the banana crop. I also remember visiting the Lane’s hotel with Ross and being treated to a glass of sarsaparilla by Miss Lane. Also there was at least one occasion on which we had a few pennies to spend and had to decide between raspberry ice blocks or fresh buns from the Beattie’s bakery. I also recall being very worried and sad in the mid 1950’s about Ross’s health when we received news that he had contracted rheumatic fever. My mother (Ruth) told me that Ross’s condition was very serious and that he experienced great pain.” Historic note:- Ruth was formerly Ruth Hodges – a school teacher in Kenilworth. The farm of the stolen corn cobs was that owned by Dave Pickering fronting Mary Street. Rheumatic fever was prevalent in Kenilworth in the 1950’s. For those of us who grew up in the era – these are memories we all share. Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Association Inc. Back - Jim Purdon; centre L-R Leonie Rodgers, Carol Purdon, John Rodgers. Bottom row L-R Wendy Rodgers, Colleen and Ross Purdon.
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ell, old COVID has done its tricks again! Sadly KAC and Gheerulla Hall committee have cancelled the French Night at Gheerulla Hall on 28 August. There are just too many uncertainties at present. Plans are well underway for the Kenilworth ArtsFest but we are ever mindful that anything can upset the applecart between now and 1 October. Visit our website for entry forms. • KAC membership fees for new members have been reduced to $10 a single and $15 a family, with those who had already paid at the old rate receiving membership for two years. • We have introduced a monthly Membership Lucky Draw with a meat tray from Alan Gitsham as the prize. The winner for August is Chris Barclay. • Don’t forget Art at the Movies at 2pm at Cinemaworks on 28 August, 30 September and 2pm 27 November. • Look for our KAC ladies up town who are selling raffle tickets (when permitted) in a beautiful original watercolour by Barry Green, a charming framed tapestry, a quality Egyptian cotton bath towel set and a voucher for $50 at Big Boss Chocolates. If you would like a ticket ($2 each or 3 for $5) but can’t get to town, please ph us on 0427 723 848 and we can arrange something. • Our “Singalong!” has been rolling along merrily every Friday morning at KAC with everyone enjoying singing just for fun. Venue is St Luke’s shed as the kitchen renovations have started. • Sign up for the 25-26 September workshop with well-known artist Stephen Cassettari who has been teaching Chinese brush painting for over 30 years. No previous experience needed. You will not only learn the basic strokes but get to produce your own Chinese brush painting artworks. During the workshop Stephen shares his knowledge of the philosophy of Zen Buddhism and Chinese painting. He has published several books and poems. Contact Sue Wolter 0439 130 158 and register your interest.
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he COVID lockdown has meant our churches have been closed on some Sundays. However, St Luke’s parishioners have been able to access worship services from St George’s at Maleny via the wonders of Zoom. Services for normal times are Morning Prayer at 9am on Thursdays and Morning Prayer or Holy Communion at 9.15am on Sundays. All are welcome to join us for morning tea at 10.15am in St Luke’s shed. Come along for a “community cuppa and a chat” even if you don’t attend the church services. • We were sad to say farewell on 23 July to Beryl Laffey, a very devoted and much loved member of our St Luke’s community and a dedicated worker in the Kenilworth community for many years. A very big crowd attended Beryl’s funeral at St Luke’s. We extend to Beryl’s family our very sincere condolences. • Thanks to all those “nifty knitters” who have contributed knitted or crochet squares to be made into rugs. St Luke’s has sent several rugs to Anglicare in Nambour with more to come. There is a slight shift in our focus this year with our Helping Hands hampers. We will still be collecting donations of personal care items and small food items but this year the hampers will be distributed to homeless folk. • The new website for St Joseph’s Parish, Nambour is now up and running – nambourcatholics.net • St John Bosco community recently farewelled Buddy and Jan who became valued members of our community over the past four years. Buddy became well known for his barbeque skills and friendly greeting to all. • Sunday 8 August was feast day for Mary McKillop (now St Mary of the Cross). A stunning bronze sculpture of her by local artist, Elli Schlunke, can be viewed in the side garden at St John Bosco. It is worth coming to see. • Mass: third Sunday of the month at 10am. Liturgy of the Word: every other Sunday at 9am. Christian Meditation: Thursdays at 9.30am. For further church information: Anglican – Shirley on 0427 723 848 and Catholic – Sue on 0400 097 602.
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LOCAL CHAMPIONS Immerse yourself in 2021 Horizon HORIZON
Get ready NOW for 10 arts-filled days and nights CANCELLED from 27 August with free and ticketed art events in 30 locations! Head to Cotton Tree Park to discover Wonderland Spiegeltent with world-class cabaret, comedy, circus, dance and theatre, plus free live music every night in the garden. To plan your experience, visit horizonfestival.com.au.
Win up to $1000 off your rates Rates are due for payment by 20 August. Register to receive your future rate notices by email through MyCouncil and you’ll put yourself in the running to win up to $1000 off your next rate bill. You can open a MyCouncil account through mycouncil.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or login to an existing account.
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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online –Thursday 19 August at 9am.
Recognise a local hero Nominations are open for the 2022 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards. Now is your chance to say “thank you” by nominating the quiet achievers in our community. If you know a person, community group or organisation worthy of an award, nominate them online at Council’s website before 4 November.
Dig out the photo albums Share your photos of summers past to enter Sunshine Coast Council’s 2022 Heritage Calendar photo competition. The 2022 calendar theme is The Great Outdoors. Celebrating fun days of sun and adventure. The competition closes 16 August. Entry is free and winning photos will be included in the calendar. Visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information.
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LCM EQUINE SPELLS LOVE
ou won’t find too many champion bareback bronc riders out Maleny way. Well, maybe one. Matthew Makinson’s presence in Maleny is a love story in all sorts of ways. Matt and his fiancée, Charlotte Mumford, run LCM Equine, a business which borrows both of their first initials and starts with the first initial of their much-loved daughter Lilly’s, name. The family business is all about horses – their health, wellbeing, education and training. Matt and Charlotte’s shared love of the horse is what drew and glues them together. The pair met at a rodeo on Brisbane’s southside seven years ago. In those days, Charlotte and a friend loved the sport and used to follow the rodeo circuit. “I grew up in the country. My girlfriend and I, we’d get together on the weekends and go to rodeos and then I met my fella one night,” she said. “I was standing at the bar and he came and put his arm around me and I thought, ‘I don’t know you.’” By the end of the night, she did, and they have been together ever since. Although Charlotte and her friend followed the rodeo circuit, she had no idea when they met that Matt was a champion bareback bronc rider, one of the more dangerous events in rodeo. Matt has twice won the Australian Professional Rodeo Association bareback bronc title in 2011 and 2012. After three-and-a-half years out of the sport, he has gone back this year for a shot at a third title. "I wanted Lilly to see what Daddy used to do," he told another publication. But there is a little more to it than that. Matt would like a shot at competing in America among the world’s best. He has won two out of the three APRA finals he has competed in but has actually made five, ruled out of two by injury, testament to this dangerous sport. A second generation bareback bronc rider from western Qld, he showed signs of following in his father Rance’s footsteps from a young age, riding poddy calves before he was old enough to go to school, then progressing through the ranks to bareback bronc, known as the suicide ride because it can so dangerous. Charlotte, who grew up at Maleny, has loved horses all of her life and grew up riding and competing every weekend. When the two got together, it was the perfect pairing. They were living out west when Lilly came along and they decided to move to Maleny, which held fond memories for Charlotte was close to Lilly’s grandmothers. Charlotte’s mother lives about 10 minutes away, Matt’s mother lives at Beerwah, and his brother is also in the area. “Growing up here, it’s a fantastic place to be. It’s so fun. The community is great, and we’ve got such great natural resources up here, like Maleny Dairies and all the fresh produce. It’s a really friendly place and it’s a nice homecoming as well,” Charlotte said. From their 13 hectares 20 minutes southwest of town, the couple run LCM Equine, a service educating and training horses. Ponies, mustangs, brumbies, racehorses, heavy horses – you name it and they will work with it. They borrow from liberty and freedom styles of horsemanship, which are based very much on the relationship between horse and rider rather than reins, tack and aids. However, they do not subscribe to any particular theory and adjust their approach to the individual horse’s needs. Matt takes the lead if the horse is particularly aggressive, which Charlotte said could often be the result of trauma. His horsemanship and his ability to diagnose issues from careful observation of a horse leave her in awe. “I have seen him spend hours in a yard, just watching a horse. I’ve seen him take horses that were six to seven years old, they were battering rails and trying to bite him. People have said, ‘Just shoot it.’ I’ve seen Matt work with these animals and these horses turn around. I could trust it enough for my daughter to walk up to it and pat it and it to eat out her hand after a few weeks with Matt.” Charlotte follows up with healing, homegrown herbs in their feed mix. A rescuer by nature, she has a paddock of three ponies and 13 rescue horses, including some saved from abattoirs. “I’d save them all if I could,” she said. “People think a horse is just an animal, but they’re more than that,” Charlotte said. Between working with client’s horses, Matt trains for rodeo. The family often travel hundreds of kilometres every weekend. “We bought a new car in August 2019 and it’s already got 100,000km on the clock,” Charlotte said. They would not have it any other way. “Matt loves it. Rodeo is like a family, it’s a community in itself. It’s like all our family get together on the weekends to compete and have fun.” Told you it was all about love.
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COMMUNITY A
VALE ROSS PURDON
fter leaving Kenilworth in 1958 the Purdon family (Arch, Thelma, Jim, Carol, Ross and Colleen) moved to Carina from where Ross completed his education at Villanova College, Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo. Ross Purdon spent a lifetime career in the fire manufacturing and protection industry starting in office administration and accounting before moving into sales and the contract administration to sales management then finally as a fire consultant and auditor focusing on industry and mining, retiring at the age of 63. His affinity with water firstly, with the Mary River, Coolangatta Beach, Fingal Beach fishing and finally the beautiful Tweed River where he and wife enjoyed 11 happy years on a river canal estate, fishing and paddling a kayak – living his dream! Ross joined the Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club, along with Graham and Jeff Best in the school holidays and were the club's first cadets – pictured 1960/61 with Ross Purdon arrowed – although a few years later in 1963/4 both Ross and Graham passed their Bronze awards and Geoffrey the next season 1964/65. They were now at a working age and played junior rugby league and became keen active members and involved in beach patrols, fundraising and competition. Both Ross, second stroke and Graham, stroke were in the very first club junior boat crew along with Stanley Damro, bow and the late Robert Bilsen, second bow with George Best as sweep. The crew first showed their winning ways with first place in the Tallebudgera to Coolangatta Marathon boat race on 29/12/63 and their other successes included:• 3rd place – BP Carnival at Coolangatta Beach 29/11/1964. • 2nd place – H.F. McGrath Memorial at Kirra Beach 13/12/1964. • 1st place – Governor’s Carnival at Surfers Paradise 20/12/64. • 3rd place – Craven A Carnival at Nth Kirra 10/1/1965. • 3rd place – The Queensland Surf Titles 13-14/2/1965. From school rugby at Villanova College he joined Brothers Junior Rugby League club and played under 16, 17 and 18. Water Polo was another Coolangatta SLSC club activity that Ross participated in and played against other surf clubs in the Brisbane Water Polo Association. Lawn Bowls was Ross’s passion since moving to the coast to live and he played competition at three clubs starting at Cudgen Leagues Club, then Coolangatta Bowls Club and finally also South Tweed Bowls Club. He was on the board of Coolangatta Bowls and was treasurer of the All Sports Club. Ross leaves behind a wife, daughter and son and their families plus five grandchildren. Our sincere condolences to the members of the Purdon family – Jim, Carol and Colleen.
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LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL QUEENSLAND GOVT INDIVIDUALS FUND
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astern Mary River Raddatz Bridge has now been completed and should make crossing a lot smoother for locals in the area. The existing single lane timber bridge was replaced with a concrete bridge. You can view some incredible before and after aerial images on my Facebook page. This project was funded by the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Meanwhile, Elaman Creek Road Bridge has also been rehabilitated. The previous bridge design was a risk to heavy service and maintenance vehicles using the road. We engaged a local timber bridge specialists to design and construct the new timber bridge, which I’m sure the community will be pleased with. • Partnership helps fight pest plants’ invasion. Join the fight against pest plants as part of Council’s renewed commitment to weed them out. It was great to see Council endorse a 12-month Biosecurity Surveillance Program at its Ordinary Meeting (22 July). We will be working proactively to monitor the extent of invasive plants across the region and I look forward to partnering with landholders to manage target species on their properties. Visit www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc
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he Individuals Fund is for individual artists and cultural workers (emerging and established) to participate in transformational professional and career development opportunities. Recently 29 emerging and established Queensland artists shared $185,000 to help their careers. Individual Fund objectives:• Propel careers to the next level of professionalism; • Fast track development of talent and leadership; • Develop new markets and new audiences for new work; • Offer significant and inspirational opportunities for professional development and to expand industry networks; • Digital adaptation for delivery of works; • Creative developments; • Small project activities. Funding available up to $7,000 per application, including up to $1,000 for equipment purchases directly related to the creation and delivery of the funded project. Rob Skelton, Member for Nicklin
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ou’re invited to share your photos of summers past to enter Sunshine Coast Council’s 2022 Heritage Calendar photo competition. This year’s theme is ‘The Great Outdoors… Celebrating fun days of sun and adventure.’ Closes 16 August, winning photos will be included in the calendar. It's free to enter plus prizes to win, go online at https:// heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Programs-and-Events/ Heritage-Calendar-2022 or at council’s Customer Contact Centre. • Grants for rural property owners open now. Rural landowners can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grants now open. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects such as bush regeneration; reducing sediment loss on farms; control of environmental weeds; modifying non-boundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly; revegetation of degraded areas; and to establish vegetation corridors and buffer zones. Check the Landholder Environment Grant Guidelines at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants to submit you expression of interest before 30 August 2021. • Kenilworth Community Transport Service. The KCTS committee recently received an upgraded car – a 2016 model Kia Sorento to a replace 2014 version - in late July. The service continues to be well used with more than 30 passengers every month over the previous quarter and trips to SCUH are becoming very popular. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Roadsand-Transport/Transport-options/Public-Transport/KenilworthCommunity-Transport-Service
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ith the uncertainty caused by recent COVID-19 lockdowns, the Federal Government has put a range of assistance programs in place including the suspension of mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and relief payments in declared
hotspots. My office can assist with advice on how to access support and so please make contact on ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or call 07 5479 2800 if you would like to find out more. And a courtesy reminder – if you have COVID-like symptoms, no matter how mild, please get a COVID test immediately. • Olympic inspiration! I’ve been watching all the inspiring Olympic action from Tokyo, and I can’t help thinking how great the Games will be when they’re held here on the Sunshine Coast in 2032. There’s lots to do before 2032, but at least we now have the comfort knowing we’ve secured the rights to host the Games. The 2032 Games will provide wonderful opportunities for businesses and sporting groups across the Sunshine Coast, as well as pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into our local economy. We will also be better placed to advocate for the infrastructure we need – roads, rail, community facilities - to cater for our evergrowing population. I wonder how many young locals have been inspired by the Tokyo Games? I suspect dozens of Sunshine Coast primary school students now have their sights set on representing Australia in 2032. • Seasonal road trip. It was great to talk to so many constituents during my recent winter road trip. MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gmail.com 2500x FREE Beyond helping constituents, I 0455 262 495 • 07 5494 9619 A4 COPIES always learn a great deal from PRINTED. these road trips because locals years written by the 1900x mailbox usually shoot straight on key community direct. Rest are Copy by MON 30 AUG for #09 MVV 8 SEPTEMBER for the issues when you see them on their bulk drops. community. street corner or in their local park. Website issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice ❤ FB maryvalley.voice It’s why I dedicate one week each Mary Valley Community News Assoc. Inc., publishers of The Mary Valley Voice since 1991, reserves the right to refuse inappropriate advertising and submissions for both print and website, and any opinions expressed in any published advertisements or submissions season – that is, four times a year does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its Editor. It also reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for – to these week-long road trips.
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