EDITION 64, SEPTEMBER 2015
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The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair is over for another year and once again an amazing success thanks to the dedication of a small number of volunteers who made it such a great event. With the first of 136 runners to cross the line in a time of 1 hour 19 minutes and 28 seconds and the last runner at 3 hours 41 minutes and 44 seconds it made for a big day for the organisers. The eventual winner was Jimmy Hilton, a Mossman Local who crossed the line over 10 minutes ahead of second placed Steven Francis in a time of 1 hour 30 minutes and 33 seconds and third overall was Lee Kirby in a time of 1 hour 35 minutes and 7 seconds. Jimmy Hilton has made it two in a row after winning the event in 2014 in a slightly quicker time. In the women’s event first to cross the line in a time of 1 hour 43 minutes and 5 seconds was Deahne Turnbull in 11th place overall, followed by Anna Mitchell in 19th position and Anita Gori the third woman across the line in a time of 1 hour 52 minutes and 36 seconds. Earlier in the day the 5 kilometre fundraising event was held raising a total of $2244.25 for 13 different charities.
The main beneficiary of this event was MND Australia who received $839.50 and Gordonvale State School who received almost $470.00. Other charities including CDH Australia, Out There Kowanyama, Queensland Cancer Council and Soldier On also received some funds. As well as the running the day was packed with other events including demonstrations by community organisations in Norman Park. As usual the town was a buzz from early in the morning with the local market stalls, food stalls and rides for the kids jammed into the Park. This year the event was able to expand by using the area on Mill Street in front of the Mulgrave Mill for more rides and entertainment. The entertainment continued into the evening at local hotels and side show alley in the park. The night was capped off with a fireworks display. A big thank you to all the sponsors, runners, members of the community who turned out to support the event and of course most importantly the volunteers and organisers. Organisers are already planning to make next years signature event even bigger.
Cindy Barber BCom 58 Norman Street GORDONVALE Ph: 3040 2120
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