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reparations for the Kenilworth Food Fest on 29 June are now in full swing with all stall places filled and entertainment booked.

The change of date (a good decision, based on this year’s Easter weather!) has enabled the committee to present a new focus for the festival, with a full program of cooking demonstrations and live entertainment throughout the day, and a family-friendly section in the vacant allotment next to the park.

All the details of the festival can be found on the website (www. kenilworthfoodfest.org.au) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ KenilworthCheeseWineandFoodFest/).

Apart from the usual parking in the grounds of the Kenilworth Community College, there is additional parking at the eastern end of Charles Street, with a shuttle bus providing transport for those who may need assistance.

• As with all large events, the committee would greatly appreciate help from anyone who can volunteer some time to assist throughout the day, especially with the clean-up at the end.

Phone 5414 8313 or 0418 756 406 to register your interest.

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aster is always a very busy time in the church calendar and so it was this year. There were well attended Easter Day services at St Luke’s Anglican and at St John Bosco’s Catholic Churches. The two churches combined for the traditional Maundy Thursday service at St John Bosco’s and the solemn Good Friday service at St Luke’s.

The two churches again worked together to present An Irish Concert by the Tapestry Choir led by Kim Kirkman on Saturday 4 May. The concert was in St John Bosco’s with the afternoon tea was at St Luke’s Hall. It was a thoroughly delightful afternoon despite the pouring rain with wonderful music and marvellous refreshments, including Irish stew!

• The concert series “St George’s in the Hills” continues with Classic Clarinets of Brisbane on Sunday 28 July at 2pm.

KENILWORTH FOOD FEST Saturday 29 June 2019 8.30am - 2.30pm

FOODWINEMUSICCHEESE Spend a winter’s day in the beautiful Mary Valley... sample local and regional products, experience cooking demonstrations and live music while mixing it with the friendly locals.

50 FOOD stalls − a multi-cultural experience.

See our website for products offered.

10 WINE, cider and craft beer stalls − tastings and bottle sales.

Fun for the children − camel rides, petting zoo, face painting.

All-day program of demonstrations headed by chef Matt Golinski with live music by Sista Lee and Ethan Roberts

Free entry. Ample parking.

No dogs please.

A great day guaranteed − put the date in your diary! www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

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St George’s Maleny celebrated St George’s Day with a special Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Jeremy Greaves. This was followed by the parish lunch at Flaxton. There will be a Taize service at St Mary’s Montville on Saturday 8 June at 5pm. This is a calming candlelit service with contemplative prayers and beautiful music.

• Some dates to remember. The next Women’s Breakfast will be held on 29 July at the Maleny Catholic Church Hall at 8am.

Contact Ruth on rblackburn99@yahoo.com • The next St Luke’s street stall will be in Kenilworth on 8 June with all our usual tasty goodies.

And Kenilworth folk – you might remember the late Fr Bob Paget who was the last Anglican Mary Valley parish priest before St Luke’s joined the Maleny Parish. His son, Fr Robert Paget, has been appointed priest-in-charge of the parish of Samford.

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aster was busy in Kenilworth despite the wet weather! On Easter Saturday, KAC ran a Trash ‘n Treasure / Handicrafts Market and a sausage sizzle and did very nicely with the help of our lovely willing volunteers. We plan to do this again on the last weekend in June to add to the festivities happening then with the Food Fest, the Bush to Beach Art Exhibition at the Hall and our own Pam Black’s art exhibition at her studio.

• Our workshop program starts on Sunday 13 July with a mosaics workshop by Kim Morris followed by Chinese Brush Painting with Stephen Cassettari on 27/28 July see ad below, OnCycling Jewellery Making with Noela Mills on 23 November, with the date for printmaking with Judith Rosenberg to be advised.

• Keep Friday 28 June in your diary for the Opening Night of the Bush to Beach Art Exhibition – a co-production between Artists Alliance Australia from Caloundra and Kenilworth Arts Council. Here’s a good excuse to dress up, put on the bling, sip bubbly, nibble on tasty food and have a jolly good night out!

• Planning is underway for the 2019 Kenilworth ArtsFest with our usual ArtsFest Launch at McGinns on 20 July at 6pm. Once again we are putting out the call to our wonderful volunteers to help us in the preparation. We are especially looking for some “muscle men or gals” to help us with some of the heavy work in the hall in the last week in September. We will certainly reward you with some delicious refreshments! We are also asking for help with receiving art works and assisting at the door with admissions.

Thank you! You know you will have out heartfelt gratitude.

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – APRIL 2019

by Graham Brennan This April 106mm. Wettest since 2015 which had 204mm. Last April 39mm. 18 year average 80mm. We had rain on 18 days, 18 year average 12 days. First four months Jan-April 416mm, for the same period last year 516mm, 18 year average Jan-April 599mm.

workshop with Stephen Cassettari Presented by Kenilworth Arts Council

SAT 27 & SUN 28 JULY, 10am to 4pm Venue Kenilworth Historical Museum Arts Council Members $180 & Non Members $200 for the two days. Lunch included.

For Registration Form and payment options please visit the website.

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COMMUNITY PAM BLACK STUDIO EXHIBITIONS

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eet the artist and view the latest works over the two last weekends in June, by award winning Kenilworth painter Pam Black, showcasing a variety of mediums inspired by her landscape experiences.

See our hinterland landscape from a contemporary perspective with snippets of detail that will have you standing in the image surrounded by textures and colours, completely unique to the countryside in this area.

A recent trip to Uluru has introduced a new colour palette and vision to her toolbox.

This is an exhibition celebrating one person’s unique vision, drawing inspiration as much from the little things as the big.

• To be officially opened 6pm 21 June, followed by Saturday and Sunday exhibitions on 22-23 June and 29-30 June, opening hours 9am– 4pm. Enquiries 0438 522 389.

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he Obi Surplus Enjoyment will be providing for free three things needed to get you through winter this year − chicken soup, citrus and good conversation.

Melissa Van Kenyon was inspired to demonstrate making chicken bone broth by Sally Fallons book, Nourishing Broth and she hopes to encourage others to include this cheap delicious and oh so good for you stock into their daily eating habits.

“Chicken broth is the ultimate fast food that children and adults love − pack it with noodles or turn it into gravy on roast or mashed potatoes. Yum. If you have it in your fridge or freezer you will always have a quick dinner option.

Also if you believe Sally Fallon, naturopaths and millenia old folklore, bone broth can cure everything from the common winter cold to cellulite to serious illness such as cancer. Why not?”

Melissa said winter is an exciting time at the Surplus as people gather to talk and enjoy the bounty of citrus generously given.

• Take the day off work Wednesday 5 June and bring along anything from your home or garden that you no longer need or would like to share. Goods not taken are donated to Kenilworth Shed The Light Op Shop.

• Obi Surplus Enjoyment is a free event held at the Obi Obi Hall at 9.30am on the first Wednesday of every month.

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KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL

s the pool is now closed for the season, on behalf of the Kenilworth Swimming Pool Committee we would like to thank our wonderful group of volunteers for their generosity and support, without their help and giving up of their time, our community pool would not be able to keep on operating.

Also thanks to the community for their support, we shall look forward to be opening once again in September.

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o answer this question:- Because the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo can access a bulk insurance policy held by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies the hall and recreation grounds are available for use by this community at a very reasonable rate. The cost of this insurance without the bulk cover would be exorbitant – far beyond the reach of such a small not-for-profit association. Without the show the committee would not be eligible for the bulk cover.

Imagine if this bulk cover was not available – and the hall and showgrounds had to close – worst case scenario – no swimming pool, no sports events, no camping, no music events, no shows in the hall, no functions in the hall. This would mean a huge loss, particularly financially, to the town and the district.

So when the Show Association calls for volunteers to work at the show – this is a call to arms – a call to help our community survive – a call to keep our hall and showgrounds in the community hands and for the benefit of all in this community.

Please consider joining the army – the army of Kenilworth Show and Rodeo volunteers. Call Anne Whiteman on 0408 118 037 or email whitemantap@bigpond.com • It is 100 years since the volunteers of this community staged the first show – help make the show 100 years later a big success – volunteer!

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THE STRONG WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT 1919

n the history written about much of Australia it is the achievements of the men listed in settlement and development. In this district those men were supported by a group of very strong women. Many of these women came to the area as young brides to live in slab huts, far away from family and friends. They settled in and bore children with the assistance of the local midwives, fed and cared for their growing families and contributed to the growth of the community infrastructure through fund raising activities and community events like the local show. Remembering that these women prepared their show entries using hand mixing and wood burning stoves makes their efforts awe-inspiring.

Who were these women? E. McGinn – one of the daughters on John and the late Rye McGinn; Mrs A. McGinn – the former Minnie Gordon (mother of David (decd), Allan, Elva, Moreton, Norman, Pearl and Stewart); Mrs R.L. Sims – former Hannah Pickering (mother of Will, Harry, Dick, Alf, Lily, Winnie, Ern, Bert, Dorothy and Ed); Mrs E. Pickering – former Mary McGinn (mother of Vi, Ned, John, Eva, Dick, Esther, Edna, Thelma, Frances and Keith). Mrs F. Pearce – former Edith Pickering (mother of Elsie, Alice, Alf, Arthur, Connie, Enid, Don, Myrtle, Harold). Mrs James Hassall – former Francis Faris (mother of George, Mary, Frances, James (decd), Edith, Humphrey, Jack and Russell). The younger competitors included Rose Pearce – daughter of James and Martha as well as Mary Louise Hassall – daughter of James and Frances and Violet Pickering daughter of Edward and Mary.

Rose Pearce became Mrs Dick Walters in 1920: Mary Louise Hassall married Gilbert Sutton in 1921 and Violet Pickering married Stanley Adams in 1926.

The E. McGinn could have been one of three sisters Ethel, Edith or Elsie but Ethel became Mrs Edward Loweke in April 1919 and Elsie would only have been 9-10 years old at the time of the first show. Edith became Mrs Albert Loweke in 1924.

• To learn more of Kenilworth's Show and Rodeo history visit the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday between 10am and 2pm.

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inister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Commissioner Ian Stewart, Assistant Commissioner Clem O’Regan and Superintendent Darryl Johnson to announce and acknowledge the Sunshine Coast Rotary Police Officer of the year.

• This award was initiated by Rotary Sunshine Coast Central in 2018 in recognition of outstanding service given

by Queensland Police Service officers on the Sunshine Coast.

Minister Ryan said that nominations were called for from community members and colleagues for officers that are courteous, respectful, genuinely kind and compassionate.

Thirteen officers were nominated by the Sunshine Coast community this year and of those nominated, six were shortlisted.

Those officers were: • Senior Sergeant Ben Carroll, Officer in Charge Noosa Division • Senior Sergeant Gary Brayley, Officer in Charge Nambour Div. • Senior Constable Tegan Grasso, Maroochydore • Senior Constable Mark Jones, Noosa • Senior Constable Pierre Senekal, Officer in Charge Kenilworth Div. • Detective Senior Constable Katie Tomlins, Sunshine Coast District Child Protection and Investigation Unit Commissioner Stewart was proud to announce this year’s worthy winner as Senior Constable Pierre Senekal, Officer in Charge Kenilworth Division pictured above.

“Senior Constable Senekal was nominated with overwhelming support from his local community. This year’s winner engages with community members and visitors and lets everyone know that he is there to help and keep the community safe. Senior Constable Senekal is an asset to the Sunshine Coast community.”

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What's in the Spotlight Do you need a ride?

Council Link provides an affordable door-to-door transport service for people aged 60 and over, or with a disability or mobility impairment. This service, funded by The Transport Levy takes eligible residents from their home to their local shopping centre and returns to their home. For more details visit council's website. Your transport levy, your transport future.

Explore Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week from May 27 – June 3 is a time to learn, share, and explore. Through the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Action Plan, council commits to hosting and supporting community-driven National Reconciliation Week events. Visit council’s website for event details.

Biosphere: have your say We’re proposing a nomination for the Sunshine Coast local government area to become a UNESCO Biosphere. A biosphere is a place where responsible development and people living sustainably sits alongside active conservation - just like our region. Becoming a biosphere would enhance the Coast’s national and international reputation. Have your say via our website by June 28.

Get healthy and walk to school Join nearly half a million Aussie students and walk or scoot to school on May 17 for National Walk Safely to School Day. Walking to school is a great way to get active and healthy and by taking part you’ll go in the running to win great prizes including scooters and junior fitness watches.

Register now on our website.

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CR GREG ROGERSON

irstly, I hope you enjoyed the Autumn / Winter edition of my newsletter which appeared in the April edition of The Mary Valley Voice. The purpose of these is to give you another insight into what’s happening in and around your neck of the woods and as always, if there’s ever anything in these newsletters, or this column, or anything at all you’d like to discuss in more detail, please contact me on 5441 8368 or on email Division10@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au – I would love to hear from you!

Say cheese! − The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival has shifted from its usual Easter weekend timeslot to Saturday June 29 this year. Given the inclement weather we experienced during Easter, the change of schedule already looks positive!

If you’ve never been to this event before I really urge you to check it out. Your taste buds will certainly be thankful! Visit www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au to find out more.

Designer Dunny − In my March column I was very pleased to reveal that at long last, the Designer Dunny in Isaac Moore Park was all set to materialise. Despite the recent wet weather, the $590,000 project is off and running, with construction of the outer walls taking shape. As I’ve mentioned many a time, this unique project is all about creating another unique point of difference for Kenilworth and rain, hail or shine, it’s expected to be complete towards the end of this year!

ANZAC Day − I sincerely thank Jim McKillop and his RSL Sub Branch members for the terrific ANZAC Day Service and the warm welcome demonstrated towards keynote speaker Colonel Scott Gills. I know Scott’s parents, Lorelle and Barry Gills, and they were unreservedly proud of their son and his service to the nation.

Biosphere nomination − Council is leading a nomination for our region to become a UNESCO Biosphere. A biosphere is a special place where responsible development and people live sustainably alongside active conservation.

Becoming a biosphere would enhance the Sunshine Coast’s national and international reputation. You’re invited to inform council’s proposal to nominate to become a UNESCO Biosphere via council’s website. So head over to www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, follow the links and have your say by Friday 28 June.

Choose your own adventure! − Council recently launched a great new website to help you discover the incredible land and water trails on offer in the Sunshine Coast.

Visit adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and simply choose an activity, select the difficulty level to receive all your local trails with photos, descriptions and reviews.

When do you stop at green and go at red? When you’re eating a watermelon!

Catch you in the Valley soon, Rogo

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et involved in conservation Is Division 5 your slice of paradise? Want to help keep it that way?

Join the 1200 volunteers from across our region and help restore land purchased through your environment levy, preserve private bushland through the Land for Wildlife program or assist in our educational centres.

Visit the ‘Get involved in conservation’ page on council’s website for all the ways you can volunteer to look after our environment.

Support to increase the value of the Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grant Local governments across the nation have joined together to petition the value restoration of the Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants to at least 1% of total Commonwealth taxation revenue.

Today, this sits at 0.55%, but in the mid-1990s, the value was approximately 2% of total Commonwealth taxation revenue.

In a recent Ordinary Meeting, our council unanimously resolved to support this movement for increased support, and I believe it’s crucial that all major political parties contest this issue at the upcoming Federal election.

Sunshine Coast Biosphere will celebrate people and nature I’m excited to share that council is proposing a nomination for the region to receive UNESCO recognition as an international site of excellence known as a biosphere.

A biosphere is an area of natural beauty where people live and work. They are places, just like our region, where active conservation sits alongside responsible development and people living sustainably.

Becoming a biosphere would further enhance the Sunshine Coast’s national and international reputation, amongst other benefits.

I would encourage rural producers of our region to become involved in this initial nomination process and be confident that it will not diminish rights to farming practices, but instead provide a greater local, national and international branding opportunity for your products. Visit our “Have Your Say” website and share your voice – haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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his year, I’m launching the ‘Nicklin Community Awards’ which will be held during National Volunteer Week 20-26 May and I want you to nominate your local community hero!

Having worked for 17 years as Sergeant in charge of the Police Youth Club, a community organisation, I know how invaluable volunteers are in our community. Coaches, canteen workers, grounds keepers, line markers, volunteer emergency workers and committee members all play a vital role in ensuring our community organisations are able to deliver the wonderful services that we rely on.

The theme for National Volunteers Week this year is ‘Making a world of difference’. These are the people who coach your kids, who go out in the worst storms or fires to assist, who give up their time to ensure others are cared for, they truly do make a world of difference in our community.

I want to encourage organisations to nominate their volunteers for special recognition. All you have to do is email nicklin@ parliament.qld.gov.au and tell me in no more than 150 words what makes your volunteer a community hero. You can also visit my website and follow the prompts www.martyhunt.com.au • Nominations close on Friday 17 May. A special function will be held on Friday 24 May to announce the recipients of the Awards.

If you would like more details, please contact my office 5406 4100.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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31 May-1 June Maleny Showgrounds Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show 14-16 June Nambour Showgrounds Queensland Oztag Tri Series 15 June Sunshine Coast Stadium Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat 6 July The Events Centre - Caloundra Open Cockpit Weekend 12-14 July Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra Queensland Garden Expo 12-14 July Nambour Showgrounds Velothon Sunshine Coast 19-21 July Various courses Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo 23 July Venue 114 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Fun Run

With our fantastic climate and natural environment, it stands to reason that the Sunshine Coast is a community that loves to be outdoors and active.

Research suggests our region has some of the best health outcomes in the nation, while our great outdoors attracts growing numbers of local and international visitors for sporting events, conferences and holidays.

We love our sport and are home to the Sunshine Coast Lightning – Australia’s most successful start-up national sporting team – and to the Pro Racing Sunshine Coast cycling stars, who are shining internationally.

Council is also investing in community sport and recreation facilities.

Multi-million-dollar upgrades to the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex and the Caloundra Tennis Centre, will provide better facilities for local AFL, netball and tennis players at all levels.

Council continues to invest in bikeways and coastal pathways and to protect our green space by adding to our environmental landholdings. However you enjoy your lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast is the healthy, smart, creative place to be.

Proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events

Media promotion of our region is always welcome and, sometimes, it has added benets for our wider community.

Recently, Booloumba Creek and the beautiful Conondale Ranges featured on a popular television show, resulting in a welcome surge of four-wheel driving visitors.

In response to increased visitation, various government departments met recently to discuss opportunities for improvements to road conditions, access to Conondale National Park as well as health and public facilities.

I’m pleased to confirm council plans to install new public facilities at the Conondale Memorial Recreation Park on the Maleny– Kenilworth Road. The facilities will better support visitors and local users of this lovely reserve on Elaman Creek.

It’s still work in progress, but it’s satisfying to know that plans are in the pipeline.

Mary Cairncross update This column was written from the wonderful Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre. It’s a perfect place to reect on Bob Taylor’s vision.

Adventure Sunshine Coast

Bob, a dedicated volunteer, was passionate that the reserve grow economically and ecologically. I am delighted that, in recent years, land adjacent to Mary Cairncross has been purchased through the Environment Levy to help protect and expand the reserve’s important habitat.

With over 150 free, self-guided walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding and canoeing activities, the Adventure Sunshine Coast online guidebook is your passport to our great outdoors. The guide is a handy tool for people of all ages and abilities to explore the region’s land and water trails. adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Most recently the reserve has buzzed about the BioBlitz – a community event focused on finding as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.

When all the species are verified, they will be on show at the Discovery Centre in the Biodiversity: That’s Life exhibition and a full report will be available in June.

Mayor Mark Jamieson

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LIVING IN DIVISION 5 COUNCILLOR JENNY MCKAY

From your councillor As many are aware, it will be time for me to hang up my councillor hat on 28 March, next year. Until then, it’s business as usual. We’ve lots to do and less than a year in which to do it!

Local government has changed since I was first elected. Today, thriving communities are those that work in partnership with council, in smart and creative ways, to achieve goals of

Agribusiness adds up

importance.

It wasn’t long ago that the Big Pineapple was one of Australia’s top tourist attractions.

Fast forward 40 years and a multi-million dollar renewal project is transforming this icon.

I was recently at the big fruit with the Honourable Kate Jones, Queensland Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development, for the launch of the TreeTop Challenge, Australia’s highest adventure course, and the Curated Plate, a new four-day destination food festival on the Sunshine Coast. Both are expected to boost tourist numbers visiting the coast and hinterland, and give businesses in the rural and railway townships the opportunity to capitalise on extra tourist dollars.

Balancing the environment, economic and community priorities is at the heart of council’s decision to seek international recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere. A biosphere can create niche markets for products, services, facilities and practices. This is significant for the agricultural, forestry, fisheries and tourism sectors so please get behind our nomination by participating in the community consultation, open until June 28.

Visit council’s website for more information on our biosphere bid and to have your say.

The 5th Australasian Bat Night at Mary Cairncross was an appropriate time to acknowledge the late, Dr Les Hall AM. A renowned natural scientist and zoologist, Les was passionate about raising the profiles of bats and flyingfoxes and their vital role in keeping native forests healthy by dispersing seeds and pollinating flowering plants.

Our local SES volunteers are another example of important community-council partnerships. Our local SES units work with council and other organisations as part of the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group. Their vital work

Men’s health in the hinterland

wouldn’t be possible without the help of

Congratulations to the Maleny Men’s Shed as they open their new facility and join the extended brotherhood in men’s business.

dedicated volunteers. If you would like to learn more or get involved, contact the North Coast SES group on 5453 5377.

Hats off to Stan Collard on his vision for this facility. Blacksmithing and the mystery of steam engines give this Shed a point of difference and Shedders the opportunity to expand and impart their knowledge.

Congratulations to Michael Waring, of

in Sydney. For over 26 years, the Men’s

opinion, the most beautiful part of the

Great work, too, by the Mooloolah and Sunshine Valley Men’s Sheds. Along with the Blackall Range Woodies, the facilities and programs created have done great things for men’s health across the hinterland.

House has been the place for more than

region. So let’s keep working together

2000 men to meet and find support and

to better the place we love and call

friendship in a male environment. Well done

home. Thank you for the opportunity to

too, to the ladies standing with their men,

represent you.

contribution to men’s health was awarded at the recent Australian Men’s Health Forum

The hinterland brims with hardworking, community minded people and is, in my

ensuring they have spaces and places to enhance their well-being.

Cr Jenny McKay

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18 May GourMAY Tapas at Kandanga Country Kitchen from 4pm 19 May Cafe & Camels @ Camelot, Scrubby Creek 23 May Mary Valley Ratter Picnic Train, 11am to 2pm 23 May The Thirty Club, local showcase dinner at Charlies Hotel 25 May Mary Valley Farm Trail. Venues open are Click Clack Cafe Amamoor, Kandanga Farm, Wharenui Avocades Amamoor, Forage Farms Kybong and Dagun Growers Market from 3pm.

26 May Cafe & Camels @ Camelot, Scrubby Creek 26 May Farmers Table, Cooloola Berries, Wolvi 26 May Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, 6am to 6pm 30 May Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train, 11am to 2pm 30 May The Thirty Club, local showcase dinner at Charlies Hotel 31 May Gourmet & Grooves, Smithfield St Precinct, Gympie 5pm For all events, details, prices and location during GourMAY visit http://www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au/events

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xplore, taste and experience the great flavours of the region with a very special five-course dinner on the Mary Valley Rattler’s DeguSTATION Train in August.

As part of the four-day culinary festival, The Curated Plate, local chefs Matt Golinski, James Barden and Mark Johnson from our very own Platform No.1 Café are creating the very special menu which will showcase local ingredient from the Mary Valley and Gympie Region.

Mary Valley Rattler General Manager David Thompson said the Rattler was thrilled to be hosting this unique train journey at part of the festival on Thursday 8 August.

“The five-courses degustation with a difference will be served at the heritage stations and on board the Rattler steam train as you wind your way through the stunning Mary Valley. From start to finish on board the journey from Amamoor to Gympie and return, the story of food, wine and local produce will be proudly on show,” Mr Thompson said.

Each carriage that carries you on your culinary journey has its own unique character and local volunteers will be on board to serve and share stories of the region, its produce and the Mary Valley Rattler line.

• On Thursday 8 August, guests will board the train at Amamoor at 4pm for the five-hour experience which will include stand up dining at the stations and on the train. Tickets for this very special experience are just $195 each. Return transfers to Amamoor are available at an additional cost from Mooloolaba and Maroochydore with Active Tours and Transfers.

For more information about the DeguSTATION train, transfers and Mary Valley Rattlers other services, and to book, visit maryvalleyrattler.com.au or call the MV Rattler on 07 5482 2750.

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am seeking your assistance in locating where my parents lived at Belli during the approximate period 1935 to 1940.

My father Victor Alexander Arnott worked for the Forestry department In the West Cooroy state forest from approx. 1935 and was allocated a Forestry Dept residence in or near Brown’s Road, Belli after his marriage in 1937. This house was located on or near a property owned by Bert Hobbs (Portion 129, Parish of Kenilworth). His wife, my mother, gave birth to Geoffrey David Arnott (my brother) in December 1938 and the family lived at Belli until October 1939 when my father joined the Royal Australian Navy and after he was called up for war service. My research shows that my father knew several local property owners and fellow workers including B. Hobbs, D. Singh, A. O'Brien, W. Gill, and H. Chisholm.

Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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ome and join us at the Little Yabba overnight camping area, Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Cambroon 8am on the first Friday of the month.

We have been working together once a month since 2011.

We are planting the creek bank to help decrease the effects flood erosion. We have removed heaps of Madeira vine and other invasive plant species from the area.

We are improving the wildlife corridor between the Maleny and Conondale National Parks.

Are you interested in learning more about native flora, fauna and ecologically destructive weeds?

Do you want to plant trees and get rid of weeds?

Would you enjoy working at your own pace for two hours, with other volunteers? We work and enjoy chatting and learning more about our local ecology each time.

We share a bit of laughter too. Delicious morning tea provided.

Come and have some fun, company and exercise and learn about our environment.

Please wear appropriate protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants), closed in shoes and hat.

BYO sunscreen, insect repellent and water to drink while we work.

Tools and gloves provided.

• Hope to see you there on Friday 7 June or Friday 5 July.

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couple of new artists have already joined the regular performers to add spice to the musical offerings. April’s selection, as well as Bridge, included Greg, Desiree, Neal Ibbotson and Chris Kath, as well as artists from “Limeburners” − who finished the night off on a high. Further artists and performers are always sought.

The April “Open Mic” concert at the AICM fell on Good Friday, but still a good number turned up to see and hear the artists, comedians and performers.

• The May concert, on 17 May (3rd Friday each month), unfortunately coincides with Gympie Show, however will still be held. If you are free that night, you are welcome to come along. Perform (play, sing, dance, recite, or otherwise entertain), or simply enjoy a cheap BBQ meal, some great company and an evening of great entertainment. At $5 entry and cheap BBQ meals offered, a good, low-cost night is promised. Turn up on the night (from 6.00pm), and participate and / or just enjoy the family-friendly evening.

Call Robyn on 0429 011 783 for further info.

Above Brigitta “Bridge”, Chris Minter, Glenn Fox and Robyn Hamilton.

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COMMUNITY FORUM − 'SAFE PLACES' 21 MAY

urrently many people experiencing social crisis and thinking of suicide present at hospital emergency rooms.

Whilst hospitals play a part, this is not always the most suitable or helpful option under these circumstances. As a result, people with thoughts of suicide and their loved ones can be left feeling overwhelmed, exposed, vulnerable and unsafe.

The Suicide Prevention in Communities Reference Group is hosting two facilitated community forums at Cooroy and Kawana Forest so that people in surrounding communities can contribute ideas about creating welcoming, safe, supportive home-like spaces for people thinking of, and planning suicide as an alternative to Emergency Departments.

Merilyn Keene, Coordinator of the Suicide Prevention in Communities Reference Group, said that this is a very topical issue, a gap in suicide prevention between help lines and hospitals that is often mentioned in her conversations with people with lived experience of suicide, service providers and members of local communities here on the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast Council is supporting these forums through their Community Grants Program.

Merilyn added “We’re particularly encouraging people with a lived experience of suicide and families and also community members, relevant service providers or agencies and peer workers to come along to contribute their opinions. Firstly, is there a need for such safe spaces on the Sunshine Coast including the Hinterland and, if we agree, what would safe spaces look and feel like?”

Tuesday 21 May 9.30am – 12.30pm Cooroy Memorial Hall 23 Maple Street, Cooroy Q 4563 Register: Google https://events.humanitix.com.au/ community-forum-cooroy

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he Mary Valley is a natural for what tourism promoters call the “drive market”. It’s got things worth driving to, and the drive itself can be very pleasant.

But in some places the drive is less than pleasant due to the standard or the state of the road. In a drive from Maleny to Gympie via Kenilworth you are on a State Government road all the way. That should normally mean a pretty good standard of road, not the lesser standard that is typical of those looked after by cash-strapped local councils.

However the reality is somewhat different. Recently I did a check of the road between Conondale and Kenilworth. The bitumen is narrow and the shoulders were terrible.

And the road between Amamoor and Kandanga is hopelessly substandard in all respects for the number of vehicles and trucks, and their speed. It’s not just car drivers that think this section is dangerous. One group of Sunshine Coast cyclists staying at Kandanga said “never again”.

So come on Main Roads, give us a fair go. Also, please let your State Member know how it affects you, your friends, and our future.

Phone or SMS me on 0418 708 745; or email bob.fredman@ gympie.qld.gov.au if I can assist in any council matters.

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reat news for private land conservation − the Queensland Parliament has created a new class of private protected area called a Special Wildlife Reserve. Like a National Park, these reserves are protected from logging, mining and gas development.

They complement the successful existing class of private protected area, nature refuges, but provide greater protection.

You can find out more at DES website and contact the Special Wildlife Reserve Team directly via swr@des.qld.gov.au. Don’t hesitate to contact them if you think your land may qualify – it will ensure optimal conservation management into the future.

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MARY VALLEY NOOSA FESTIVAL OF WATER 2019 SUNDAY 30 JUNE

CALLING ALL KNITTERS!

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e are hoping to start a “Nifty Knitters” group to knit squares or crochet squares to make rugs and shoulder stoles for aged folk through Anglicare.

The knitting is basic garter stitch with a simple pattern supplied for 8ply wool with No. 4 needles.

We have wool available or you can supply your own.

Crochet squares are also most acceptable.

Our plan is to knit or crochet happily at home and then meet once a month for a cuppa and a chat and some clicking of needles!

For more information , contact Shirley on 5446 0171.

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acked full of fun art and music the Noosa Festival of Water splashes in for its 15th year at the Noosa Botanic Gardens and Lake Macdonald Amphitheare, Cooroy in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland on Sunday 30 June, 10am until 3pm. Free activites!

• This year’s Amphitheatre program includes the fabulous Lyndon Davies and Gubbi Gubbi Dancer troupe and wildlife specialist Martin Fingland. There will also be top local music and food stalls.

The festival highlights the diversity of life in and around our waterways with information displays, wildlife shows, and free kids activities including face painting and kids’ creative art activities.

The Noosa Landcare group will be giving out free trees to Noosa ratepayers with a current rate notice, and the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) will be offering free dam, creek or bore water testing. For all updates see our Facebook page.

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large crowd of locals and visitors attended the Kenilworth Anzac Ceremony held at the War Memorial at Dobson Park in Kenilworth in glorious sunshine.

Colonel Scott Gills CSC took the salute as the March Past of members of the emergency services and locals including children from our school and the community marched from the park where a free sausage sizzle started the day.

A lone drummer led the March Past. The First and Second Resolutions were read by School Captains, who also raised the flags at the end of the ceremony.

• Colonel Scott Gills and Councillor Greg Rogerson were guest speakers. Colonel Gills was a local lad who started school at Kenilworth where his Dad was a teacher some years ago.

Several members who had fought in Vietnam donned their uniforms and looked splendid as this is the first time they have done this for a ceremony.

The Last Post and Reveille were played by a bugler for the first time, and added to the atmosphere of the ceremony.

Almost 30 wreaths were laid by various organisations and families.

Most of these wreaths pictured were made the previous afternoon by eight local ladies and assisted by Doonan florist, Lindy for the second time. The ladies were very grateful for the donations of flowers by two major supermarkets in Nambour and one in Noosa.

Greenery and more flowers were donated by local people from their gardens, so the ladies were able to make the best use of all of the flowers, and produce beautiful wreaths even though some of them had never done anything like this before. They were very proud of their work and comments from the people at the service highlighted this.

Two years ago a group of ladies were concerned about the rising costs of buying flowers, and decided to have a ‘go’ at making their own wreaths. They are going from strength to strength and everyone enjoys the afternoon.

We would also like to thank Jean Pearce for her contribution of crocheted poppies that she has contributed during the last two years. This year she made over 70 white poppies to commemorate the Year of the Nurses and Peace.

• Our next event will be Sunday 10/11/19, the day before Remembrance Day, and all donations of flowers will be very much appreciated, as will wreath makers.

Pictured bottom left, from L-R: Ian Stubbins (on 50th anniversary of returning from Vietnam), Jim McKillop, President Kenilworth RSL Sub-Branch, Maj. Glynn (Yogi) Snare (Ret.), Col. Scott Gills (Defence Force representative).

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