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he biggest little country show is back! Saturday 13 August, 2022 – Mary Valley Show and Rodeo at Imbil returns stronger than ever – with super all round rodeo, stud beef, poultry, ring events, chainsaw racing, woodchop, pavilion exhibitors and fireworks. Plus food choices aplenty, fairy floss, face painting, coffee, bar and entertainment galore for all ages. There's interesting business trade sites and fun to burn along side show alley. Or make a pet-stop at the animal nursery or get up close with some native wildlife, with Wildlife Unleashed offering hands-on animal encounters! The popular entertaining Miss Donna Balloons will be a real buzz for the kids, spreading her colour and joy. Cuddly furry animal friends will be much loved for the little ones at the Old McDonalds Farm display and riding in the colourful tea cups is what all littlies love. The super all round rodeo equals more excitement in the rodeo arena with a full rodeo program: bigger prize money, bigger rodeo entries and bigger spectator thrills and spills. The feature bull ride will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as our competitors ride to win the prize pool and share their passion with you. Our 7 year old to 15 year old junior bull riders make their entry on the mini bulls. It is rodeo action all day from 9.30am. The newly renovated pavilion will be overflowing with a fresh new produce section showcasing our valued farmers and gardening enthusiasts. Orchid display and floral art will once again impress with stunning colour, imagination and creativeness. School displays capture the great work our local school children have been busily preparing to share with us. Handicraft excels in our heartland of rural women and men who will showcase their impressive work. Stud beef pictured top centre, represents our strong cattle industry – did you know that the cattle market has never reached this current market value in the lives of cattle producers? Don’t miss the progeny in beef ring! Poultry section will once again be
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the place for the finest of birds and their owners vying for the champion ribbons, pictured bottom right. Ring events commencing at 8am will be all day entertainment with four rings – horses, galloways, ponies, miniature ponies and small horses. Show jumping is always a favourite. Chainsaw racing is ramping up the volume and speed to attract you to their unique skills and love of the timber industry. Woodchop is always a crowd pleaser, with raw strength and power in display. Bobb n Co Working Dogs will be demonstrating four times throughout the day. Bob Pronard from Crossdale, Somerset region, will have his muchloved border collies putting a few Indian Runner ducks through their obstacle courses, pictured top. Roving entertainment and on stage musicians and local talents will keep you attentive and smiling. There are the spectacular fireworks at 7.30pm to delight most children and young-at-heart adults alike. Following is the popular local band – Junction Road Music – pictured centre, who are all set to play until late. Our valued sponsors and volunteers welcome you to the greatest little country show – from 8am on 13 August at Imbil Showgrounds. Tickets will be available online and at the gate. Adults $15, Children $10 (5-17 yrs) Under-5 free, Family $45 (two adults, two children). For all show schedules and additional details visit – www. maryvalleyshow.com.au – you could even consider entering one of our many show sections. Follow our FB posts and please share. See you there at this very special 2022 Mary Valley Show! Lyndall Ensbey, Mary Valley Show Treasurer.
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Monday 25 July, 2022 at 10am In the Research Room, Blair Meldrum House Kenilworth Museum, Alexandra Street
Come along to the Kenilworth Museum in Alexandra Street any Sunday 10am-2pm and view the video of the local procession held on Coronation Day, 1953.
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WHO WERE THE McGINNS?
n the district the name McGinn is on a road and on the well-known restaurant. Who were the McGinns of Kenilworth? The two who settled in Kenilworth – John and Alex – were the sons of John and Sarah McGinn (nee McCullough) who migrated from Ireland and lived in what was then known as Upper Kedron now Mitchelton, Enoggera and Ferny Grove. John McGinn was one of the three selectors who came to the district in 1891, taking up Fig Tree Farm (Lot 28v on the map). John McGinn married Maria (Rye) Pickering on 12 April 1893. They had nine children:• Ethel Hannah (Essie) married Edward Loweke on 30 April 1919. • Alice Jane married Francis Charles (Charlie) Lowrey on 21 December 1921. • Edith Mary married Albert Loweke on 23 April 1924. • John Victor married Annie Agnes (Nancy) Myers on 1 September 1932. • Benjamin Percy married Frances Cummings on 27 February 1937. • Elsie Sarah married John (Jack) Watt on 4 November 1939. • Ruby Annie. • Arthur Alfred. • Maria McGinn – who passed from this life along with her mother on 1 July 1911. John’s brother Alex McGinn took up land on Moy Pocket Road in 1894 (Lot 23v on the map) and named his farm Riverview. Alex McGinn married Minnie Gordon on 16 February 1898. Their family grew to six:• Stewart Alexander married Dorothy Blanche Groves on 24 January 1928. • Morton Harold married Alice Mary Walters – 25 October 1930. • Norman Harry married Elsie Claire Ginn – 14 March 1931. • Allan Gordon married Mabel Noble – 24 January 1931. • Elva Mary married William James Wauchope Stewart – 17 February 1934. • Pearl Jane married Herbert Leslie Hawkins – 6 October 1934. Both brothers were the foundation members of a number of local committees including the Kenilworth Provisional School Committee, the Kenilworth Farmers Association, and the Kenilworth Farmers Association Assembly Hall Committee. Both retired into the township of Kenilworth – Alex in 1930 and John in 1937. Alex and Minnie’s home (11 Elizabeth Street) is now Nanna McGinns restaurant and John’s home still stands beside Kenilworth Rural Supplies. McGinn Road was so named because Allan McGinn – son of Alex – was a long time resident on that road.
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HAVING A BIT OF FUN AT THE FRONT FENCE
ho needs a street number when a rooster, a chihuahua or a dragon can flag the entrance to your property? letterboxes adorn From a humble set up not far from Kenilworth, a creative mind is turning out letterboxes in the shapes of the above animals and front fences more. Jennifer’s Fun Farmies letterboxes now adorn front fences from Gympie to from Gympie to Toowoomba, Rockhampton and even NSW. A former athlete and marketing manager, Jennifer began making NSW... her letterboxes a year ago after a friend mentioned over drinks that she would like a cow letterbox. “I had access to some spare timber and basic tools and thought I’d have a go,” she said. The result was one cow with an appetite for letters and parcels, and so Fun Farmies was born. Jennifer had made about 20 letterboxes up to Christmas last year, having started to take orders in August and has now turned out about 30 already this year. Customers find their way to her by word of mouth or social media. She makes to order and enjoys the challenge of being able to turn their letterbox ideas into reality. Her letterbox repertoire has so far included alpacas, a kangaroo, a number of roosters and cows, chooks, flamingos, red stumpy-tailed cattle dogs, dachshunds, a dragon and a Texas long-horn, to name but a few. She produced a black cockatoo and white cockatoo which sit next to each other for two neighbours in Landsborough. The owner of a pet-sitting business had her make a chihuahua letterbox to resemble her own pet. One letterbox Jennifer has not yet made, but would like to, is a unicorn, and she may just do it for herself if nobody orders one soon. By Janine Hill, MVV journalist.
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he year is rolling on fast! We hope everyone is well. We send you our best wishes if you are on the sick list. And also if you are well! We are saddened to hear that Fr Derek Barrett who often celebrated services at St Luke’s is in Maleny Hospital and we do wish him well. Rev’d Deb will be on leave this month and we welcome Rev’d Kaye Pitman back to St Luke’s. We are continuing our Saturday Arvo Socials at 5.30pm after our HC service at St Luke’s at 4.30pm. This function is open to anyone in the community so please join us if you wish. We are starting a knitting/crochet/stitching group at St Luke’s Shed on Thursdays from 2-4pm. Our main objective is to stitch-up knitted and crochet squares into rugs which we then send to Anglicare in Nambour. We have lots of wool so you might like to start on some squares – no special expertise needed. Can anyone help us out with a donation of a small cupboard, please? St Luke’s plans to place a small cupboard on the church verandah as a “Parish Pantry” and have in it a supply of emergency groceries for anyone in need. Donations can also be left in the cupboard. This is part of the operation of St Luke’s Community Hub – a service to the Kenilworth community, open to all. At St John Bosco’s, Fr Odinaka has returned from a five week visit home to Nigeria. After Mass on 26 June he shared interesting stories that gave us an insight into the culture of his homeland. Extensive work in the church grounds is being carried out including the removal of two jacaranda trees. Unfortunately, they had developed signs of rotting and posed a safety risk. Liturgy of the Word with Communion on Sundays at 9.30am with the next Mass on Sunday 17 July.
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alling all foodies and culinary enthusiasts! Local restaurants, farms, tourism and event operators are ready to throw open their doors as part of The Curated (side) Plate culinary festival from 29 July to 7 August 2022. Sunshine Coast Council has released the full schedule All events refer to of events for this year‘s The Curated (side) Plate to be held within the Sunshine Coast region. the website map pins... There has been a huge local response to the expressions of interest process resulting in 85 events managed by 37 different organisers, with more businesses expected to join Bask Eumundi the broad menu of events and culinary experiences over the presents Long Lunch coming weeks. The 85 participating events will utilise an array of celebrating Eastwell produce and event services of more than 170 Sunshine Farms. Fri 29 July, Coast businesses – all set to be on show to locals, intrastate, 12-3.30pm, 4/101 interstate and international visitors with more than 5000 tickets available to the various schedule of events across the Memorial Drive. 10-day period. From regional favourites such as Harry’s on Buderim and Spicer’s Tamarind, to great local producers including The Falls Farm Montville Coffee and Sunshine Coast Cider – The Curated presents Seasonal (side) Plate program has it all! Sunshine Coast Council Economy Portfolio Councillor Tastings – Winter. Jason O’Pray said the strong range of festival events would be Sun 31 July, 10am a fantastic showcase of the region’s fabulous food, alluring to 4pm, 130 Johnson lifestyle and would offer plenty of eventful experiences. “With 400 food tourism operators and a food agribusiness Road, Mapleton. industry currently valued at more than $700 million, the Sunshine Coast is taking the opportunity to capitalise on the Mapleton Public House fast growing ‘Food Tourism’ sector,” Cr O’Pray said. “There are plenty of locations, activities, menus and price presents Kitchen points to suit everyone, and many hidden gems to surprise visitors and locals. I want everyone to taste a bit of the Sunshine Takeover with Chef Coast and support our local businesses and producers.” Alejandro Cancino – Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel said good food Thurs 4 August, 6pm, and drink was a strong motivator for travel, and The Curated (side) Plate was the perfect opportunity to invite visitors to 2 Flaxton Drive. explore our region – plate in hand. “From our famed Mooloolaba prawns to award-winning craft beers, incredible restaurants and agri-tourism products Mountaintop the Sunshine Coast has incredible culinary experiences,” Mr Mushrooms presents Stoeckel said. “Events like this provide a platform to showcase all that is Master the Art of new in our food and drink experiences and build our profile as Growing Gourmet a must-visit food destination in Australia.” Harry’s on Buderim owner and head chef Stuart Bell said Mushrooms At Home. he couldn’t wait to welcome the event back to the region. Sun 7 August, “The concept is a really important step in establishing 9.30am to 12 noon, our region for its amazing produce and culinary experiences. Having worked in the industry for 30 years, I understand The Old Witta School the importance of supporting local business and I am a big Community Centre advocate of sourcing local produce to create our delicious seasonal menus and monthly degustation events,” Mr Bell said. Inc., Witta Road. Phillip Hart, owner of Mooloolaba’s The Dock and Sunreef, Whale One, said The Curated (side) Plate brought a phenomenal opportunity to the Sunshine Coast: “It will allow the region to showcase what it has to offer to a national and international consumer base which will assist in economic recovery from flood and COVID affected areas,” he added. And it’s not too late for other Sunshine Coast businesses to get involved. Businesses can still put forward events or ideas to go on the wait list to be included in the coming weeks. To discuss your idea, contact thecuratedplate@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Calendar of culinary events and online bookings – www.thecuratedplate.com.au The Curated Plate is a Sunshine Coast Council event initiative and supported by the S/Coast Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN). The Curated (Side) Plate 2022 is supported by the Qld Government via Tourism & Events Qld and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
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COMMUNITY WELLBEING TIRED OF TRAVELLING TO THE COAST FOR YOUR ACHES/PAINS?
Are you ready to get your hands dirty for a better environment? Book now for National Tree Day and join in Australia’s largest tree planting event. There are seven free familyfriendly tree planting events being held across the Sunshine Coast from 23 July to 6 August. Grab your family and friends and book now to plant trees at a park near you. Bookings are essential via Council's website. Tools, plants, gloves and guidance provided. Grants for rural property owners Rural landowners can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with 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; and control of environmental weeds. Please read the guidelines on Council's website and submit your expression of interest before 22 August.
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Becoming Anti-Racist Venue 114 is thrilled to launch ‘In Conversation – Becoming Anti-Racist’ on Friday 22 July with special guest former Socceroo captain and Member of the Australian Multicultural Council and Human Rights activist, Craig Foster AM. Joining him for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion will be MC Mackayla Jefferies and esteemed panellists. Tickets on sale now at venue114.com.au.
Memoir writing workshop Take this deep-dive, hands-on workshop with award-winning authors Paul Williams and Shelley Davidow to learn memoir writing secrets. The six-hour workshop from 9am on 17 July includes morning tea and lunch. Tickets are $50 and bookings are essential via Council's library website.
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2023 Heritage Calendar competition Grab your photo albums. Council is looking for old pictures that show how people got around the Sunshine Coast in days gone by. Winning images will be included in the calendar and winners will receive a canvas print of their image, plus calendars to share. To enter, visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au between 15 July and 15 August.
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iabetes, especially Type 2 or Maturity Onset Diabetes is a disease of growing prevalence especially in older Australians. Diabetes which occurs when the control of blood sugar begins to Warren fail and blood sugar levels rise, is a condition normally treated with Blee OAM, improved diet and lifestyle changes, such as more exercise. Consultant The second stage of treatment usually consists of using oral antidiabetic medications. Pharmacist. The third stage usually involves the use of injectable insulin. These treatments are all intended to lower blood sugar to reduce the potential for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, to prevent ocular deterioration and blindness, to prevent damage to the kidneys, and neuropathic effects such as loss of feeling or pain usually commencing in the feet, and extending to other parts of the body. Research published in 2020 in several Australian and International Journals is also beginning to suggest there is a link between diabetes and dementias especially Alzheimer’s disease. The accumulation of Beta-amyloid plaques (protein plugs deposited between nerve cells) appears to play a large role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This has been treated by medicines that affect chemical transmitters in the brain, with variable success. The recent research suggests dysregulation of insulin occurs in peripheral tissues in adults suffering from Alzheimer’s. At the same time, changes in diet have appeared to improve Central Nervous System insulin sensitivity, which in turn has improved peripheral metabolism. This has led to the proposal that the medications for Type 2 diabetes may be able to impact on the severity and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. So, while much work yet needs to be done, it is beginning to look like insulin sensitivity in the central nervous system, not only affects diabetes in the body, with all the diabetic effects noted above, it also may be affecting the accumulation of amyloid plaques and the development of Alzheimer’s. If this proves to be correct it will mean blood sugar control through diet, exercise and oral medication, especially those treating insulin resistance, will become even more important as they could have a significant role in staving off the onset of dementia.
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ouncil’s $847 million 2022/23 budget (see ad page 8) included a diverse and valuable mix of projects to create a stronger, better, sustainable Sunshine Coast. I’m pleased to see a number of pathways planned in Yandina and Nambour, connecting the hinterland community and improving our active transport connectivity. Our parks in Obi Obi, Kenilworth, Eerwah Vale, Nambour and North Arm will receive upgrades so our community can continue to enjoy our open spaces, and ensure our youngsters can play safely with playground renewal, carpark construction and fence renewal. Kanes Road in Bridges will also be upgraded to a sealed road. Other projects include: • Kirbys Road Environ. Reserve Carpark Construction, Obi Obi • Kirbys Road Environmental Reserve Toilet, Obi Obi • Kenilworth Town Park BBQ and Shelter, Kenilworth • Kenilworth Town Park Playground Renewal, Kenilworth • Kulangoor Cemetery Site Development Stage 2, Kulangoor • Nambour Connection Road – Pathway Renewal, Yandina • Design of North Arm Park Playground Upgrade, North Arm For further information on Sunshine Coast Council’s 2022–23 Budget, including a full list of Division 10 projects, visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget. Handbook for rural properties A new Sunshine Coast Rural Landowner Handbook is available at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. It includes links to a range of helpful topics including weeds, vegetation management, bushfire management, earthworks (including dams), on-site disposal and water supply. Through this handbook, we hope to make it easier for rural property owners to access the right information to help them manage their rural property. Search ‘Rural Landowner Handbook’ on council’s website to download a copy today! david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au | FB @DavidLawDivision10
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’m pleased to have delivered a range of items for the Division 5 community including upgrades to the Warriors Football Club at Palmwoods, beautifying Woombye, maintaining the green heart at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and upgrades to Maroochy Botanic Gardens are some of Sunshine Coast Council’s $847 million 2022–23 Budget highlights for Division 5. One of my top priorities is to keep our small communities, residents and farmers connected on our country roads. That’s why this budget will deliver upgrades, reseals, lane widening, rehabilitations and bridge improvements to several roads including Brandenburg Road in Mooloolah Valley, Stage 5 works for Glenview Road in Glenview, portions of Perrins Road and Mossy Bank Roads in Eudlo and various roads in Maleny, Chevallum, Wootha and Woombye. A number of last year’s road reseal and rehabilitation projects will be carried out over the next two financial years as a result of the rain events in February and March, and again in May. There will also be a number of other upgrades taking place in the hinterland including track renewals at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve which covers 55 hectares of tranquil rainforest with diverse flora and wildlife. The Ecological Park Master Plan will move forward and the Butterfly Walk will also undergo some renewal work and installation of interpretive signage to help visitors discover new and dramatic scenery. This budget will deliver a wide variety of works across our division which I’m sure we will all look forward to as we continue towards our vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region: healthy, smart, creative. For a full list of Division 5 projects, visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget. www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc
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ear Residents. Thank you for entrusting me to continue to serve as your Federal Member. While the government has changed, my resolute focus on representing you and delivering for our community remains unchanged. I send a big heartfelt ‘thank you’ to hundreds of volunteers who generously helped on the campaign, often braving awful weather.
I also pay tribute to the other nine candidates who contested the seat of Fairfax and their volunteers. To them and their supporters, I thank you for your service and commit to do my best to also represent you in this next parliament. My thoughts are with many of my own colleagues across the country who have lost their seats. I congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on being elected as the next government of Australia. My hope is that we can work together to ensure that important local projects like bringing heavy rail to the Coast can still be delivered. There’s a lot of work ahead and I’m ready to throw myself into it. Ted O’Brien, Federal Member for Fairfax, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
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otorists in Queensland have faced the most expensive quarter for fuel on record, with RACQ urging drivers to fill up now before prices rise again. RACQ spokesperson Nicky Haydon said the Club’s latest quarterly fuel report showed Brisbane was the most expensive capital city to purchase ULP, and the second most expensive city for diesel in June 2022. “The average ULP price for June was 205.9 cents per litre (cpl) which was 5.6cpl higher than the previous record reached in March 2022,” Ms Haydon said. For the full story and quarterly report please click https:// w w w.ra cq. com . a u /a b o u t- u s / n e w s - a n d - m e d i a / me diarelease/2022/7/060722-queenslands-record-fuel-quarter
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ild dogs are ever-present in the Gympie region and while the number of sightings in urban areas is low, Gympie Regional Council is again reminding residents in the Cooloola Coast region to continue practicing wild dog safety. Wild dogs (dingo, hybrid dingo) are declared pest animals on the mainland and although they can look a bit like a domestic dog, they have the potential to be dangerous to humans and pets. A number of these wild animals have been sighted recently along Rainbow Beach Road and around the outskirts of the townships of Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach. Councillor Jess Milne said that it was important that residents and tourists remember that while these animals may look domestic, they are wild and do not need assistance. “Feeding wild dogs is an offence. We understand that while people mean well, wild dogs are naturally a very lean animal, which sometimes is mistaken for malnutrition. By feeding them, you are putting yourself and others at risk of a bite and serious harm. Feeding these animals also quickly changes their behaviour and they become less wary of people and start to expect the food. “I’d like to remind visitors and our local community that the behaviour of a wild dog can quickly change to be aggressive and territorial, especially when offered food.” she said. How you can reduce the risk of a wild dog encounter: DO – Stand up tall and calm, with folded arms and maintain eye contact. • Confidently and loudly call for help (if needed). • Calmly back away to safety. • Practice responsible pet ownership by walking your dog on a leash and keeping them secure in your backyard/property. DO NOT – Turn your back. • Run away or wave your arms. • Attempt to approach, touch or feed them. • Do not let children walk or play unaccompanied in bushland areas. • Leave food or scraps out where they can access it. Council takes regular measures to monitor and manage wild dog populations as part of its commitment to environmental protection. Report concerning behaviour/incidents to council on 1300 307 800 or by emailing council@gympie.qld.gov.au Photo above of a recently sighted wild dog on Rainbow Beach Road.
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