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2019 Kenilworth Chook Chase  2 Amamoor P&C Bush Dance  10 Mary Valley Show 'Cowboy'  11 Tom Quilty Gold Cup  12

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enilworth will play host to over 500 excited motorbike riders on the weekend of 10-11 August at this year’s Kenilworth Chook Chase.

The ride is based from the Kenilworth Showgrounds, so please come down and see what it is all about!

The Chook Chase is a great event for the whole family with free camping available for riders at the grounds and an onsite canteen. The ride features three separate tracks, the Open Track which runs throughout forestry land surrounding Kenilworth and the Novice and Peewee Track’s which runs through private land neighbouring the Showgrounds.

• The ride proved its reputation again this year with the capped Open Track SELLING OUT in less than 4 hours.

• Novice and Peewee Track tickets are still available and can be purchased online or at the event. Please visit our page for further details. https://www.facebook.com/KenilworthChookChase We would like to thank KTM Australia for their ongoing support of our event.

The Kenilworth Chook Chase is a popular non-competitive motorbike trail ride held to raise essential funds for local community groups including: Kenilworth Hall & Showgrounds Assoc., Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc., Mary Valley First Aid Volunteers, Kenilworth SES, Kenilworth State Community College P&C, and The Mary Valley Voice.

• As with any community event we are always looking for extra help! So if you are free to volunteer some time over the weekend, please contact us through our Facebook page, by emailing kenilworthchookchase@gmail.com or by contacting / texting 0400 318 025. Your support would be greatly appreciated.  Pictured 'On the track' by Birgit Kehr ©

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CQUNIVERSITY'S DATAMUSTER

CQUniversity project aimed at boosting links between the beef research industries in Australia and Latin America through the implementation of DataMuster automated livestock management system, has been awarded more than $750,000 as part of the Government’s Global Innovation Linkages program.

Led by CQUniversity Professor Dave Swain and Michael Thomson in partnership with the Department of Industry, Innovation & Science, the ‘Global Innovation Linkages – International collaboration with INTA in Argentina’ project will build upon work that led to the first international deployment of the system in Argentina last year.

CQUniversity has established DataMuster as an ag-tech start-up to deliver the technology to the beef industry and maximise the impact of its research programs to the community.

DataMuster’s webbased platform provides cattle producers with the critical information they need for more timely and precise management decisions on stocking rates, mustering and marketing dates, feed availability, and animal health treatments.

The new project, which received total funding of $751,514, will aim to refine the DataMuster hardware and software to suit Latin American production systems.

• The software will be integrated to capture the data flows from new sensors, farm hardware net feed intake measurement systems developed by Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA).

A team of researchers will also continue to look for other ways to expand innovation.

Announcing the grants, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said connecting Australian researchers with others around the world would pay dividends for all Australians by growing the economy and creating local jobs.

“The grants will be provided as seed funding to support international partnerships in the development of high quality products, services or processes that will address a range of industry challenges here in Australia,” Minister Andrews said.

“Encouraging this sort of cooperation between businesses and researchers helps drive economic growth and the creation of high quality jobs.”

For more information visit www.datamuster.net.au  Pictured top right CQUniversity Prof Dave Swain installs the DataMuster technology at a property in Argentina in 2018 with Jesus Martinez − the first international installation of the technology.

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Following the very successful Qld Womens Day event in March a morning tea will be held at

10AM 19 JULY, 2019.

Sharon Schofield from Easton Lawyers has been invited to discuss and answer questions about Wills.

Financial support from The Qld Government 's Office for Women is gratefully acknowledged.

Sharon Schofield at Gheerulla Hall for Qld. Womens' Day

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STEPHEN CASSETTARI CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP

ack by popular demand, is Stephen Cassettari's annual Chinese Brush Painting workshop weekend − being held Saturday 27 July and Sunday 28 July from 10am to 4pm. It is suitable for beginners or continuing students.

For beginners the traditional techniques of single brush strokes and double colour loaded brush will be taught too.

Says Stephen “Portray the 'Four Seasons' Bamboo, Orchid, Plum Blossom and Chrysanthemum as well as a few Australian flowers, Wattle and Gum Blossom. Butterflies will appear.

Thus teaching the six principles of Chinese Painting:- Brush Stroke. Subject. Composition. Colour and Tradition as well as the unifying quality of Rhythm.

For continuing students we will explore painting from nature 'The True Teacher”.

For any queries regarding course content or equipment, students are welcome to contact the tutor on 0413 570 190 or email vinycass@hotmail.com − also students are welcome to view the website − stephencassettari.com • Equipment required: Chinese painting brush (available from tutor $5); set of watercolour tubes; scrapbook (newsprint paper); low watercontainer (margarine tub); two white saucers (as palette); old tea towel and a small cup (for Chinese tea).

• The workshop venue is Kenilworth Historical Museum and includes morning tea and lunch over the two days, cost for Arts Council Members is $180 and for Non Members $200.

For online registration and payment details please visit kenilwortharts.org.au

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hat a fantastic weekend in Kenilworth at the end of June! Crowds flocked in for the Kenilowrth Food Fest and also took in the beautiful art works in the Hall. KAC co-hosted the “Bush to the Beach” Art Exhibition with the Artists Alliance Australia from Caloundra. Artist Barry Green won the People’s Choice bush vote with his delightful watercolour while Rob Mortimer’s beach scene took that section of the People’s Choice.

The exhibition was opened on the Friday night by artists, Dr Jandamarra Cadd and Mrs Pam Hopkins, with fabulous food from McGinns and KAC’s famous choc coated strawberries, courtesy of our V/President, Leah.

• KAC has chosen one of Barry Green’s rural watercolours for its annual raffle prize.

Tickets will be on sale from July and the raffle will be drawn at the end of the ArtsFest.

• The 2019 ArtsFest Launch will be held on 20 July at McGinns, 6-8pm with delicious food and lots of fun. Entry forms for this year’s competitions are now available. There's $12,600 in art prizes and $775 in poetry prizes! Details on the website.

An addition this year is the McGinns Limerick Prize in the Poetry Section.

• Always popular is the Poets’ Breakfast Presentation Prize where the winner performs at the Poets’ Breakfast, on Saturday 5 October, 2019.

Encourage any of your artist friends to enter the $7500 Kenilworth Painting Prize or the General Exhibition for painting and 3D works with generous prize money.

• This year there will be a beautiful floral art display, featuring the art of the bonsai.

Did you sample our tasty sausage sizzle fare on the Food Fest Saturday? Our true blue Aussie Chef, Buddy, is a dab hand at the old barbeque!

There was also an interesting array of goods at our Trash 'n Treasure Garage Sale in the KAC building. We are hoping to make these two activities regular events.

• If you enjoy fine food and interesting movies, please do come along to our Foodies & Film Friends gatherings on the first Wednesday of the month.

There is lunch at McGinns at 12:30pm and then it’s off to Kev’s Movie Museum for an entertaining afternoon of films. You do not have to be a KAC member to attend. Contact Leah on 0409 724 211 for more information.

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1922 SHOW

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – JUNE 2019 by Graham Brennan

This June 85mm. Last June 44mm. 18 year average for June 75mm. We had rain on 12 days, 18 year average 11 days. First six months Jan-June 547mm, the driest start to the year since 2007 with 495mm. For the same period last year 656mm. 18 year average Jan-June 738mm.

“The work seemed to indicate that the two local schools (Belli and Kenilworth) were able to give closer personal attention to pupils, for it showed the effects of care.”  Pictured Belli school − from the back: 1. Alf Bond, Rosie Schultz (Hobbs); 2. Kate Richardson, Fass / Tass Hobbs; 3. Stanley Hobbs, Ivy Hobbs, Gertie Clark, Roland Goodyear; 4. Jim Loweke, George Williams, Ellie Sutton, Glad Clarke, Kate Loweke, Grace Hobbs, Bert Hobbs, Myra Duke; 5. Ken Richardson, Isobel Bond. Teacher – Johanna Madeline Joyce Laffey.

Historic note: The Kenilworth School referred to is the original at Gheerulla not the Township school which did not commence until 1924.

“Another difference was the light luncheon, which was criticised by some as a little too light, but it was possible to obtain further sustenance at a soft drinks and fruit booth that was doing well all day. The provision of a heavy lunch could not reasonably be expected in view of the distances supplies had to be conveyed.

The Show is a “dry” one and may well be kept so: some “hard stuff” that was surreptitiously on the ground could well have done without.

The president for the year was Mr H. Pickering, the vice-presidents being Messrs J. McGinn and R.L. Sims all of whom and a committee of over 30 who included nearly every local farmer did their utmost to carry the show through to success.”

• Come along on Saturday September 21 and compare the differences to the show of 1922. Kenilworth Museum has charted the history of the Kenilworth show in a display that may be viewed any Sunday 10am – 2pm.

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ow different things were in 1922 when the fourth annual Kenilworth Show was held. In the report published in the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser on page 12 of the 9 September edition mention was made of the distances people travelled from such places as Yandina, Nambour, Eumundi, Cooroy, Gympie and Brisbane... “The 17 mile run out from Eumundi was, thanks to the soft nature of the road, a matter of a good hour by car, but the small amount of dust as compared with former years was a pleasant feature, which enabled the country to be seen to better advantage.

It is perhaps as well the Society did not make any big additions, as there is to be faced in the near future the question of removal of the ground to some position nearer to the railway that is expected to be brought further up the Mary Valley before very long, and will undoubtedly, as other railways have always done, draw all local institutions to it sooner or later.”

Historic note: Although the extension of the Mary Valley Railway was approved by Parliament it was never constructed.

“The ladies must have been putting more time into the needlework, as that section beat all previous records for both quality and quantity. Schoolwork was very good, comparing favourably with that seen in shows in bigger places.

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Nominations are now open for the 2019 Gympie Senior Citizen of the Year Awards The awards recognise persons aged 60 years and over who have made a significant contribution in the past year to the local community.

This is your chance to nominate any senior citizens who deserve to be recognised for their valuable contributions.

Winners will be announced at the Seniors Concert and Morning Tea, held on Tuesday 20 August at The Gympie Civic Centre. Nominations close on Friday 2 August.

For more information or a nomination form, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/seniorsweek.

Got something to say about council’s Planning Scheme?

From 8 July – 2 August, council will be inviting the community to have its say on the proposed amendments to its Planning Scheme.

GET INVOLVED

• To view and download the proposed amendments, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au.

• Hard copies of the proposed amendments, including printed maps and overlays, will be available for viewing at all council libraries and customer contact centres.

• Talk-to-a-Planner sessions will also be held throughout the region giving people the opportunity to talk directly with a council planner about the proposed amendments: - Kandanga Hall, 16 July, 4:00pm-7:00pm -

Submissions responding to the proposed amendments close 5pm, 2 August 2019.

To have your say, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/ have-your-say.

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COMMUNITY CR JENNY MCKAY | DIVISION 5 SUNSHINE COAST

C What's in the Spotlight Check out Horizon Festival Horizon Festival is taking over the Coast from August 23 – September 1 with visual art, music, words + ideas, film, art + tech and more. Including a line-up of the Australian premiere of The Cold Record plus one of Australia’s finest actors, Jack Charles, along with an action-packed Festival Central, there’s an event to inspire all ages - see horizonfestival.com.au

Have your say: Design Strategy We want to know, have we got it right? Based on feedback from the community last year, we developed a set of values and design principles to help guide the design of buildings, streets and places on the Sunshine Coast. Have your say n the draft Sunshine Coast Design Strategy from July 15 – August 7 on our website.

Dig in for National Tree Day Venture outdoors and get your hands dirty – join in Australia’s largest tree planting on National Tree Day on July 28. Enjoy live music by SoLar, snap a selfie with a koala, have your face painted and more at Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve.

Register on council’s website by July 21 for a chance to win!

Hop aboard in Kenilworth Council, in partnership with the Kenilworth community, recently introduced the Kenilworth Community Transport Service. This will help Kenilworth residents’ access services for just $8 per return trip to Maleny, Nambour, Mapleton, Eumundi and Yandina. If you live within 6.5km radius of the Kenilworth Post Office, be sure to register for the service. To learn more, visit council’s website.

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onnecting our communities As you are likely aware, I am always prioritising and looking for funding opportunities to continue to upgrade the rural roads throughout my division.

As such I am delighted to share that council’s 2019-20 budget will deliver the sealing and upgrading of many of these council controlled roads, ensuring they are safe for the community.

Well-deserved award for feral animal team A massive congratulations to our Feral Animal and Education Control Team on winning the “2016-2019 Queensland Pest Animal Team Award for Excellence” recently at the Queensland Pest Animal and Weed Symposium dinner.

Nominated by Biosecurity Queensland, the award was presented to the team “in recognition of achieving exceptional results in on-ground pest animal management and delivering an outstanding contribution to pest animal management in Queensland”.

Council’s support of these programs is thanks to your Environment Levy in action.

Weed education at Conondale Field Day Meanwhile our Vector and Pest Plant Control Team have been busy raising awareness with the rural communities at the ‘Giant Rats Tail Grass Field Day’ pictured at Conondale last week in partnership with AgForce, Biosecurity Queensland and Coochin Creek Co-Op. The day was a great success with around 100 rural landholders from across the Sunshine Coast turning up to learn about recent effective trials on pasture weed research and control across vast areas of Elgin Station using council’s weed control hire equipment and various herbicide application techniques.

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CR GREG ROGERSON | DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

ong-time readers of my monthly column will no doubt have caught my thoughts (and the odd rant!) regarding the need for an affordable, viable and reliable transport service to operate in our hinterland communities. Well I’m rapt to report that the key is in the ignition and we’re now rolling down the road!

So, Kenilworth residents now have better access to Maleny, Nambour, Mapleton, Eumundi and Yandina under this new transport service, which officially kicked off on June 21.

• This is a volunteer-run service, supported by council’s Transport Levy and it’ll be trialled for 12-months. So it’s very much a case of ‘use it or lose it’.

The aim of this service is to provide a cost-effective transport option for Kenilworth residents. Everyone living within 6.5km of the Kenilworth Post Office at 16a Elizabeth Street, can utilise the service for just $8 for a return trip. If you live outside this area and you’re interested in utilising the service, please get in touch with council and or the subcommittee for the Kenilworth Transport Service (the details for which I’ll provide below).

• You can pre-register to use the service via council’s website (search for Kenilworth Community Transport Service), by calling 5446 0122 or by visiting the Kenilworth Visitor Information Centre at 9 Elizabeth Street.

It’s very simple to pre-register for the service, all you need to do is answer a few questions about yourself and where you live and a representative from the transport service subcommittee will get in touch to confirm your registration.

Once you’re registered, you can book the service by 2pm the day before you wish to travel.

Initially, there are three scheduled services per week but additional services can be arranged subject to driver availability and passenger demand.

I’d like to say a huge thankyou to the Kenilworth Transport Service Committee under David Coles, as well as the volunteer drivers and the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce.

Without your willingness to proactively support and drive this service (pardon the pun!), it would not be up and running.

A hinterland hive of activity and entertainment!

A couple of weekends ago I attended the Kenilworth P&C Campdraft at the showgrounds.

If you haven’t been to a campdraft, you really need to check it out – it’s a fascinating exhibition of patience, tenacity, instinct and incredible skill involving cattle, horses and humans! There’s a stack of highlights you can find on YouTube if you’d like to have a look!

While I was at this event, it really struck me what a fantastic, proactive community we have in Kenilworth. The town’s population is less than 600 but you could easily be mistaken for thinking it was far higher given the number of visitors who’re drawn in to so many great events the town puts on like the Kenilworth Food Fest, the Show and Rodeo, the ArtsFest, the Jungle Love Festival and so many more.

It’s a great credit to a great many great people in that great town!

Rounding off for now, Rogo.

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beautiful Taize Service was held at St Mary’s in Montville recently. This is a tranquil service lit by candle light with reflective prayers and gentle music. There will be a Taize Service at St Luke’s, Kenilworth, on Saturday 12 October at 5:30pm.

• St Luke’s and St John Bosco’s communities are copresenting another concert by the fabulous Kim Kirkman Choir on Saturday 5 October as part of the Kenilworth ArtsFest (4-7 October). The choir will perform in St John Bosco’s church at 2pm while the afternoon tea will be at St Luke’s Hall after the concert.

• The Nifty Knitters Group has produced four lovely rugs so far to send to Anglicare in Nambour. We have nearly enough squares for another rug but we encourage you to keep knitting! A morning tea meeting at St Luke’s is a possibility in the near future.

• St John Bosco’s hosted the ecumenical service on the fifth Sunday in June with the Rev’d Deacon Tim Shannahan from Nambour leading the service. As always, the collection went to the Kenilworth State Community College chaplaincy.

• A Maleny Anglican Parish Quiet Day led by Kerry Holland will be held at St Mary’s, Montville on Saturday, 3 August, at 9am.

• On Saturday 31 August, there will be a parish garage sale at St George’s, Maleny. St Mary’s folk are holding a costume jewellery stall so if you have costume jewellery (not precious items) you no longer want, Carole Phillips would love to hear from you. You can leave a message for Carole on 5499 9130.

• Remember the concert by the Classic Clarinets of Brisbane at 2pm, Sunday 28 July at St George’s Maleny. Tickets are available from Shirley on 54 460 171 or through TryBooking.com.au

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THURSDAY 8 AUGUST 2019

he inaugural Mary Valley Rattler DeguSTATION Train will steam out of Amamoor Station on Thursday 8 August 2019. This special event evening train is part of The Curated Plate, a brand-new destination culinary festival spotlighting the Sunshine Coast.

Mary Valley Rattler Chef Mark Johnson has invited Chefs Matt Golinksi and James Barnden to join him on-board this event. “We have such great produce and producers to work with in our region and we are looking forward to showcasing that in our dishes,” says Chef Mark Johnson of the Platform No. 1 Café.

As part of the festival’s Destination Series, the Mary Valley Rattler will deliver a unique culinary journey through the Mary Valley, with great food and wine on-board a heritage steam train.

Matt Golinski will create the first course and be the on-board host, sharing stories of the region, local producers and all that the Mary Valley has to offer.

The volunteer attendants will look after the guests with tales of the Mary Valley Rattler line, its people, and its history.

Micheal Green, Mary Valley Rattler General Manager had this to say about the event.

“Our volunteer drivers and attendants love the twilight trains, there are plenty of hands up to assist with this special event. We are excited to share this experience with our local community and visitors to the Gympie region. This is ‘Degustation with a Difference’ with courses served at the heritage stations standing and seated on the train. There will also be entertainment at each site, so book now to avoid missing out.”

• The DeguSTATION Train will depart the heritage Amamoor Station on 8 August for a five hour return journey to the historic Gympie Station. Booking is essential.

Tickets are $195 per person and can be purchased online at maryvalleyrattler.com.au • Transfers are available at an additional cost from Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

Accommodation packages are available on the Mary Valley Rattler website for those who would like to make a long weekend out of it and explore more of the region or join other Curated Plate experiences.

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COMMUNITY GIGS BUSH DANCE AT AMAMOOR

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ome along to a fun, social outing at Amamoor Hall on Saturday, 3 August 2019. Amamoor State School P&C will be hosting their very popular annual Bush Dance for the 8th time.

• Lively joyous music will be provided by “The Grey Cats” dance band who will again get our feet tapping and arms swinging. Dances such as the Heel and Toe Polka, Strip the Willow, the Flying Pieman and Gypsy Tap are just a few of the favourites that will be rolled out on the night, and for those who like something a little more current, the Nutbush, Cha Cha Slide and Macarena always see the dance floor packed by young and old.

All dances will be called to enable everyone to join in.

For several weeks prior, the children at Amamoor State School practice a variety of dances with great enthusiasm.

• Entry includes a delicious homemade supper which the Amamoor School families are renowned for. Soft drinks will be available for purchase.

• A highlight of the evening will be the multi-draw raffle which always sees lots of happy winners and everyone has a chance to win the lucky door prize, lucky spot and best dancing prizes.

Be sure to wear your bush dancing outfits as there are also prizes for best dressed.

Please mark the date on your calendar, Saturday 3 August, Amamoor Hall in Busby Street. Doors open at 6.30pm and dancing commences at 7pm. Entry is $10 adult, $2.50 child or $25 per family. This is a wonderful community event for the whole family to enjoy and everyone is welcome.

• For enquiries, or if you would like to donate a raffle prize, contact Diane on 5484 3057 or 0468 494 029.

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Ken's talk and slide presentation runs for 45 minutes followed by a Q&A session. Donation entrance, afternoon tea and cake $5.00.

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he community of St John Bosco thanks all those who supported our lucky lottery. Winning tickets: 71, 26, 15, 28, 53, 88, 62, 12, 56, 31.

The two major prizes of $240 and $440 were won by two people in the local area. Proceeds from the lottery will go towards a fund set aside for projects for the church here in Kenilworth.

The church building is 80 years old and represents some of the early history of Kenilworth. Our aim is to maintain this heritage and continue to provide opportunities for special events.

• Our next special event is on Saturday 28 September with a concert by the Tapestry Choir.

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his unique rock 'n blues festival (19-22 Sept.) has become a yearly pilgrimage for music and nature lovers from all over Australia. Here are the final eight artists in our 8th year:Hailing from Melbourne, award winning Shaun Kirk, the transPacific duo Phil Wiggins (USA) and Dom Turner; renown for their fiery shows The Streamliners; fusing Pacific flavours and raw sounds Benji & The Saltwater Sound System; the incredibly powerful Brewin' the Blues; modern blues-rock fusionistas The Tracey Hammell Band; Salt & Steel return and the Dillion James Band will delight. These artists join Mungo Jerry (EU), The Badloves, Blue Shaddy, Karen Lee Andrews, 19 Twenty, Matty T Wall, Lazy Eye, The Bay Collective, Kings and Associates, The Moonsets, Lecia Louise, Southbound Snake Charmers, Lady Valiant, The Soul Sisters, The Hoochers, Soul Men Blues Brothers, Zyke Blue, Liza Ohlback & the Mercy Train, Ali Penny & The Money Makers, The Amanda Emblem Experiment, Jimmy Watts Big Band, Milan Hendrick Express, Sky Eater, Two Tears in a Bucket, Pepper Jane and No Good Tuesday.

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COWBOY SCULPTURE MARKS 100 YEAR SHOW

ocal Australian champion artist Keith Gall, is happy to announce that he has secured a major sponsor to completely finish, and finally unveil his cowboy sculpture at the Mary Valley showgrounds in Imbil this year for it's 100th show on 17 August.

Tom Grady is a local legend in the Agricultural Industry of the Mary Valley and a great supporter of community events. They are both looking forward to this special year.

The project to carve the bucking bronco rider began three years ago in association with the Gympie Council, the Show Society, and the Mary Valley ArtsLink.

Keith began working on the camphor-laurel stump in the ground using a large chainsaw to cut out the general shapes.

The wood was allowed to stabilize and further refinement was carried out at public events with the Mary Valley Art Show as exhibitions.

The final stages will involve carving more detail, then sealing and painting the sculpture as realistically as possible. Also work on the base and prepration for the ‘Farmers Brands’ and ‘Sponsors’ areas.

[Camphor was introduced into Australia in the 1830’s as an ornamental shade tree. The trees are now weeds, as they choke out the native species, especially near waterways.]

• “The Cowboy” sculpture represents people coming together every year to volunteer and create a great event for everyone for the last 100 years.

Local farmers are invited to be part of the historical Mary Valley Show celebrations.

• Bring your Farm Brand to be etched into the base of the sculpture.

Contact Keith 0447 986 241.

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TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP COUNTDOWN TO THE 2019 TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP

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n midnight on Friday 12 July over 300 horses and their riders will take to the pitch dark tracks of the Imbil State Forest on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to tackle Australia’s most prestigious endurance ride, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Steeped in history and internationally recognised by the endurance community, this Tom Quilty Gold Cup will see riders – from as young as 12 and right up to 78 years of age − take on the challenge of completing a 160km course with just a headlight and their four-legged best friend for company.

This is a story of adventure; true grit; the incredible partnership between horse and rider and a passion for the sport of endurance, which goes right back to 1966 when R.M. Williams and his wife Erica established the iconic Aussie event.

• Matthew Sample, the owner for Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex which will host the Tom Quilty Gold Cup for the first time, said he and his team were delighted to welcome what many expect will be one of the biggest event in its 54-year history.

“We’re excited that the 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup is coming to Imbil and expect our local population of around 900 will at least triple in the week leading up to the event,” Mr Sample said.

“The who’s who of endurance will be here with defending champion Kristie Taprell hoping to win her third title being joined in the field by 2016 winner Debbie Grull, 2015 winner Ben Hudson and 2013 winner Brook Sample who hopes to continue to build on his existing record of seven Tom Quilty Gold Cup wins.

“Also worth noting is the high number of juniors expected to take to the track for the first time this year which is great news for the future of endurance. We currently have five 12-year-olds nominated who all successfully completed a 160km ride last year to qualify for this event and I’m very proud to say that the youngest of these is my nephew Zac Sample who can’t wait to take on his first Tom Quilty.

“There is great prestige associated with completing the ride, hence the tagline: To complete is to win, and these kids, along with every rider on the track, will be hopeful of crossing the line within the 24hour deadline to receive a much-coveted Quilty buckle.

“On the other side of the spectrum we have Ken Gordon from Toowoomba hoping to win his second buckle at 78 years of age, having won his first at age 74. The longevity in participating in this sport is one of the main attractions and also why it’s such a popular pastime for entire families.

“Those who attend will generally stay onsite at the complex alongside their horses and spend many an hour around the campfire sharing stories of Quiltys long gone across the generations.

Mr Sample is a perfect example of this with his own family being incredibly successful in the sport.

His father, Bob took home the Tom Quilty Gold Cup in 1993 in Tasmania, and Matthew himself jointly won the 2009 Tom Quilty in Tonimbuk, Victoria crossing the finish line with brother Brook, who has seven Tom Quilty wins under his belt.

For the first time, Brook will head into the forest for a Quilty with both his sons by his side, Matthew (15 years) and Zac (12 years), is currently the youngest of the 300-plus riders.

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she is thrilled with the number of nominations to date with over 300 riders registering from as far afield as Western Australia and Tasmania as well as internationally from New Zealand, Canada, USA and Estonia.

“Those who are passionate about this sport will travel to participate in a handful of iconic rides around the world and the Tom Quilty is one of them, along with the Tevis Cup in California which originally inspired R.M. and Erica Williams to create the Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Both cups are based on the premise of completing 100 miles (or 160km) in one day and when R.M. approached his good friend Tom Quilty about the idea in 1996, Tom donated the $1,000 which paid for the original gold cup which still has pride of place in the Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach.

“Over the 54 years that followed, thousands have taken to the tracks with the aim of securing a treasured buckle and joining the few elite riders who have completed the Tom Quilty.

“This year we are delighted to have endurance rider Trevor Knight perform The Ballad of Tom Quilty live at the midnight start of the ride as over 300 excited horses and their riders prepare to take to the track. Playing the ballad, either live or broadcast, is a long-standing tradition since Trevor wrote the song in 1993 and creates an electric atmosphere as riders prepare to depart.

“Those attempting the challenging 160km ride will set off at midnight on Friday, riding into Saturday morning with the winner expected to arrive at the finish line after 10 to 11 hours. Riders are required to return to the complex for vetting every 30-40 kilometres so vets can check on the horses’ wellbeing before being permitted to set off on further legs.

“Endurance riders have the utmost respect and admiration for their horses which have exceptional athleticism, intuition, intelligence and a very competitive nature.

“Hosting the Tom Quilty at Australia’s only purpose-built endurance facility is very exciting and we expect the event will bring between 2,000-3,000 people to the Mary Valley region, with an estimated economic impact of over $2million for the local economy.

“We look forward to putting Imbil on the map as a premier equestrian hub in Australia – particularly for endurance riding − and we look forward to the Quilty taking to our tracks for the first time on 12 July.”  Pictured defending 2018 champion, Kristie Taprell will be aiming for her third Tom Quilty Gold Cup title in Imbil after the Victorian won the cup on Castlebar Belair in Scottsdale, Tasmania last year.

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here has been a fair bit of noise around lately, on the Gympie side of the border, around budgets and politics. It’s getting closer to council elections (due March next year) and this latest budget was the last for this term.

I am pleased to say that for this year the Mary Valley has done well with allocated spending on projects from the Gympie budget. That isn’t to say that we got enough, however money can’t buy everything.

The biggest challenge for us all is what we can do ourselves.

Budgets and politicians do not make a community. We are blessed in the Valley with having a great place to live, with all the physical attributes that tree-changers love. But only people can help people.

So it would be great for everyone to put some time into the many community events that happen around here − either by helping, or even by just going and enjoying.

• The Mary Valley Show at Imbil looms, 17 August to be exact, and being number 100 means it will be something unique. I hear someone special is coming. But above all, it’ll be an opportunity for all us to attend and show what community means to us. Put it in your diary, and see you there! And bring your skateboard or your walking shoes to enjoy our latest “things to do”.

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n the 27th of May 2019, an 18-year-old male from Imbil was charged with dangerous driving following an incident on Mary Valley Road Amamoor where he overtook an unmarked Police vehicle over double lines in a dangerous manner.

A 67-year-old female from Gympie was charged with driving over the general alcohol limit on the 31st of May 2019 with a reading of .088%. The female is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 20th of June 2019 A 43-year-old male from Rosemont was charged with contravention of a domestic violence protection order at Carters Ridge on the 5th of June 2019. The male is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 13th of June.

• Two persons have been detected driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle and three persons have been detected driving without a licence or driving whilst disqualified.

• Amphetamines are a real problem in the community and since 2018 there has been 15 persons detected drug driving, placing the lives of others at risk. We are interested in hearing from anybody who can provide information regarding persons producing, supplying or using amphetamines.

The information can be reported anonymously 24/ 7 at Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

• There will be horse riders out for an Endurance ride on Yabba Road Imbil and Kandanga Creek Road Kandanga on the 13th of July 2019. Look out for the signage and slow down around horses.

The next Imbil Rural Watch meeting will be held on Monday, 5th of August 2019, 7.30pm at the Kandanga Hall. We are yet to hear confirmation from the guest speaker but keep an eye on the Imbil Rural Watch Facebook page for confirmation.

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KFF 2019

ith showers persisting until around 10am, it was a gloomy start to a much anticipated ‘new look’ Food Fest on 29 June. Fortunately, around 10.30am the sun came out and the whole outlook changed. Blue skies beckoned and people started streaming into the park to enjoy a feast of food, sample the wine and bask in the country fair atmosphere.

Despite the change of date and the inclement weather leading up to the festival, the feedback from visitors, stall holders and locals was overwhelmingly positive. The variety of food and wine won top accolades with the cooking displays and live music close behind, while the petting zoo and camel rides were hits with the children. Many stall holders have already staked a claim for a site in 2020.

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MARTY HUNT MP | MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

• The KFF organisers are extremely grateful to the many sponsors and supporters of the festival, namely Sunshine Coast Council, Mayor Jamieson, Cr Greg Rogerson, Marty Hunt MP, Kenilworth Dairies, Ron Jeffery Realty, Brand House Co., Hot 91.1, Cleanaway, Trademark Signs, Kenilworth Rural Supplies, Kenilworth Bakery, Kenilworth Garage, West ’N Colour, Kenilworth Hotel; and the emergency groups: First Aid Volunteers, SES, Fire and Rescue, Police and Ambulance who provided their services on the day; the Kenilworth Community College P&C Association who supervised the parking; as well as the many friends and neighbours who willingly gave their time to set up, take down and clean up. Events such as this could not happen without such support and community co-operation — sincere thanks to you all.

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TED O'BRIEN MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

fter the disappointment of the recent State Budget where there was barely a nickle for Nicklin I intend to keep fighting for our fair share and fighting for the priorities for Nicklin.

In that regard I have conducted a Nicklin wide postal survey which you should have received by now.

It is important that I am aware of the concerns of the whole electorate and where the priorities are.

Whilst I’m out in the community a lot at various events, doorknocking and mobile offices, this electorate wide survey is the best way I can get input from the largest sample of the electorate on what’s important to us.

Please take the time to complete the survey and you can just take a pic and text it back to us it would be greatly appreciated.

The end of the financial means “AGM” season for community groups and organisations.

I attend many of them and I love to go along and see the great work that our community organisations and volunteers are doing.

• If you have an upcoming AGM for your sporting group or community organisation I’d be delighted to attend if appropriate.

Just send along an invitation to my office and I’ll do everything I can to get along to as many as possible.

• I’m looking forward to some great local events coming up across the electorate including Kenilworth Chook Chase, Winter Jazz Festival, Nambour Garden Expo, Yandina Street Fair and more.

We have just enjoyed a successful Kenilworth Food Festival and it was great to get along and try some great produce.

I know how much hard work goes in to organising and running these local events so please get along and support them.

I’ll see you there.

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lu Vaccine − Hinterland residents who have not yet had their flu vaccination are being encouraged to do so, even this late in the season. Figures show the incidence of flu on the Sunshine Coast this year is four times the five-year average with more than 1000 cases reported. The Federal Government has made available more than six million doses of influenza vaccine free for eligible people through the National Immunisation Program. Those eligible for a free flu shot include people aged 65 years and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions which put them at increased risk. Talk to your GP to be sure.

Youth Sports Grants − The Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions grant program is open again and I’d encourage any eligible young athlete to apply. Grants of between $500 and $850 are up for grabs for sports people aged between 12 and 18 years, who have to travel to compete in recognised State, National or International competitions. Applications must be submitted prior to the nominated championships commencing. The current grant round closes on 30 September. For full eligibility details and to submit an application go to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/ grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions Olympic Bid − There is momentum building for South East Queensland to make a bid for the 2032 Olympics which I am really excited about. Only a few weeks ago the International Olympic Committee made a change to its Olympic Charter which opened the way for regions and countries to host a Games, where previously a bid was restricted to individual cities. The change also allows Games to be awarded much earlier than the current seven years notification. This all bodes well for our region!

As always, if you have any Federal issues, concerns or inquiries please get in touch on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov. au or visit 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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