2020 November 27 Newspaper Edition

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BOATIES WELCOME $16-M IMPROVEMENTS AT CLUMP POINT BOAT RAMP AND MARINA PA G E 3

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LIONS CLUB DONATES TO BEACH HISTORIANS

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Boaties welcome $16-M improvements at Clump Point boat ramp and marina

An aerial view of the new look Clump Point Jetty and marina redevelopment (Courtesy: Hikayz Moving Pictures)

The new public berthing pontoon at Clump Point DAVID GARDINER ONE of Queensland’s busiest regional recreational boating areas has had a major upgrade, and boaties have given it the thumbs-up.

After many years of community lobbying, studies and design finalisations, the new ocean access Clump Point jetty, boat ramp, berths, breakwall and attached infrastructure and seabed improvements at Mission Beach are already being used with satisfaction by hundreds of recreational boat owners.

The project has also improved access to offshore islands and the Great Barrier Reef for commercial operators.

Richard Giuliany from Mission Beach Boating Community, who along with a few others, has lobbied the state and federal governments for improved boating facilities at Clump Point over many years, said he was delighted the work has finally been completed.

Mission Beach is one of the state’s highest areas for registered recreational boats per capita and Clump Point is regarded as the only “viable and workable” location in the region for commercial and recreational boating needs.

“The work had to be done to both rekindle marine tourism in the area as well as provide safer boating facilities for the recreational boater,” Giuliany said.

“The overwhelming comments that we have got back are extremely positive, and relief that it has finally been completed after so many years,” Giuliany

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said. “In my case I have been lobbying, campaigning and annoying relevant parties for something like this since December 1985, that is 35 years, and there are quite a few other locals who have been involved with this struggle for most or all of those 35 years.”

The facility, jointly funded by the federal and state governments at a total cost of more than $16-million, now offers a two-lane public boat ramp, two berthing pontoons, a floating walkway, six pen berths and five swing moorings. A new detached breakwater wall has also been completed, to increase the calm water area in the bay.

Key work to improve access for boaties was ‘bed-levelling’ - clearing the seabed of obstructions within the navigation basin of the boat ramp, mainly rubble from the construction of the breakwall and other infrastructure - and was completed early last week. “The marine facility is very good, but there are still a few things to fix and or sort out,” Giuliany said.

Hazard markers have also been installed at the ‘Prop Rocks’, and will probably remain indefinitely. “However, it is up to the boating community to lobby and campaign to eventually have them removed, always of course through the correct channels.”

Mission Beach is one of the state’s highest areas for registered recreational boats per capita and Clump Point is regarded as the only “viable and workable” location in the region for recreational

boating demand. “The work had to be done to both rekindle marine tourism in the area as well as provide safer boating facilities for the recreational boater.”

Giuliany also said that “the car/trailer parking is currently regretfully limited to only 42 car/trailer parks and 24 car parks. This is obviously nowhere near enough. So hopefully in the not too distant future, Cassowary Coast Regional Council will upgrade the car/trailer parking. There is definitely room for a further 23 to 24 car/trailer parks on the site.”

Council, which operates the facility, has had an encouraging response from commercial operators applying to rent out or lease the pen mooring berths and/or four of the swing moorings, which Council invited tenders for in October.

“Council will look to accommodate a cross-section of industries as part of its award process, such as charter companies, reef tours, boutique cruises and water taxis,” Councillor Barry Barnes, who holds the Asset Sustainability portfolio, said.

“Operations of this nature have been limited in the past due to the lack of infrastructure, these types of businesses and services will benefit the community by promoting and bringing people to the region.” he said.

Giuliany said: “On behalf of the Mission Beach Community I thank all of my fellow campaigners, which includes Nancy Lowe, Danny Dade, Michael Johnson, Tony Lee, Alan Jago RIP, plus quite a few others, for their tireless ef-

forts and energy and the thousands of person hours that they have put into this over the years. I would like to especially thank TMR themselves, plus their contractors MGN Civil and Jetty Specialists for a job very well done.”

“I would also like to especially thank Bob Katter, Shane Knuth, previous CCRC Mayor John Kremastos, previous CCRC Deputy Mayor Wayne Kimberley, and current CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan.

Without the tireless and positive help of these people and others this project simply would not have eventuated.”

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Glitz and glamour of Good Counsel College Year 12 graduation

Amie Millard Lachlan Gallagher, Chad Formosa, Danielle Millard, Maddison Ham, George Burns and Molly Stager catered by Roscoes Piazza.

MARIA GIRGENTI ALL the excitement, glitz and glamour of Good Counsel College graduation filled the Innisfail Shire Hall where 200 people gathered in a special celebratory dinner to farewell the senior graduating class of 2020.

Students met on the riverfront and mingled with parents, family, friends and guardians while they admired how stunning their classmates looked before a range of shiny vehicles which included Mustangs, classic vintage cars and a Ferrari transported them in style to the majestic Shire Hall.

The venue was splendidly decked out and transformed into a fairy-tale setting to farewell the 55 Good Counsel College Year 12 students.

Presentations of a pen, keyring and photo folder were presented to each graduate by Principal Cathy Barrett.

Father Kerry Crowley offered grace before graduates and partners, parents and invited guests enjoyed a buffet meal

College captains Jessica Ghietti and Ryan Snell delivered the graduates' address, Cr Trudy Tschui spoke on behalf of the parents and Principal Cathy Barrett gave her final address to the graduating class of 2020.

After a selection of delectable desserts, Travis Calleja and Georgia Ryan delivered the Year 12 address, followed by the distribution of cakes by College vice captains Caitlin Spinella and Molly Stager and a Year 12 graduation slideshow/video was played.

The College especially wanted to thank Cassowary Coast Regional Council for the venue, caterer Roscoes Piazza Innisfail, Cheryl-Lee Florist for table decorations, Spectrum Sounds for entertainment and photography, Cassowary Coast Audio & Lighting Solutions for audio visual equipment, HDeVolution for videography, Kris Pierantozzi for the graduation cakes, as well as Good Counsel College graduation committee and staff.

Travis Calleja (third from left) with his sister Karla and parents Lina and Anthony

Bethany Maguire and Ethan Laksa

Jorjah Paewai Karamaena and Chloe Edgerton

Peter Yang with his parents Bee Yang and Zoua Thao

Natasja Crowley and Lachlan Follett

Adam Zahmel and Jamie Penman

Cassandra Nobile, Shadae Hunt and Lily Garner

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Tully State high School Speech Night

School Captains for 2021: Junior Captains are David Toaitiiti & Stella Berge, and Senior Captains are Haylee Brown & Rhys Davies

Dux of the school, Junior Maeve Lowe & Senior logan McDermott

TULLY State High School’s speech night on Tuesday November 17 was a celebration of the academic success of Tully State High students. Many students received awards, and school captains for 2021 were announced. Listed below are the names of recipients from the special awards category: Angus Perkins N & J Vallianos Literary Award Blade Matthews Jordan "Jordy" Fowles Drama Award Haylee Brown Class of '86 Art Award Installation Award Loxy Robinson Class of '86 Art Award Mixed Media Award Hamish Foster Class of '86 Art Award Drawing Award Kasey McDonald Class of '86 Art Award - Encouragement Award Luke O'Neil Maddison Spyve Award for Devotion to Music Philip Cupitt Sam Galeano Memorial Bursary

Maya Threlfall Mooma Park Droughtmaster Stud Cattle Handler of the Year Award

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Samantha Davis Pat Turner Memorial Bursary

Angie Andreson JCU School Awards Program Year 9

Logan McDermott ADF Future Innovators Award

Robin Uitenweerde JCU School Awards Program Year 10

Layla Morton Junior Citizenship Award

Isabella Papadimitriou JCU Awards Program Year 11

Abbey Edwards Trevor Andersen Outstanding Achiever Award

Sports Captain 2021 Brooke Tongalea

Visual arts subject award went to Kate Noack

Mooma Park Droughtmaster Stud Cattle Handler of the Year award went to Maya Threlfall

Pat Turner Memorial Bursary award.

From left: Samantha Davis, Tamzin Muriata, Thomas Busch & Tareke Peach

Tamzin Muriata Pat Turner Memorial Bursary Tareke Peach Pat Turner Memorial Bursary Thomas Busch Pat Turner Memorial Bursary Piper Zammit Simon DeLuca Memorial Bursary Kyla King Simon DeLuca Memorial Bursary Victoria Twaddle Skill 360 School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Kelsy Cunningham VPG Vocational Student of the Year

Matilda Gruber JCU School Awards Program Year 12 Abbey Edwards JCU Rising Star Charlotte Willis Leadership Award Zyi Matthews Leadership Award

Kate Noack Caltex Best All Rounder Award Maeve Lowe Junior Dux Logan McDermott Senior Dux School captains for 2021 are: Stella Berge Junior Captain

Charlotte Willis Long Tan Leadership Defence Force Award

David Toaitiiti Junior Captain Rhys Davies School Captain

Ryan Scarffe ADF Future Innovators

Haylee Brown School Captain

Brooke Murphy Tully Lionesses Award D'Urso

Ishani Prasad Senior Citizenship Award

Melody Smith Long Tan Leadership Defence Force Award

Hayes Tessmer TAFE North Vocational Student of the Year Jake Neville-Sewell

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In-depth debate continues over Port Hinchinbrook dredging

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Time goes on SARI HYYTINEN IT is interesting thinking about the year we have been through and what will be happening in 2021.

I have heard from more than one source that city people are starting to return to country areas and will be farming based on their beliefs about sustainability, climate change and organic produce.

What does that mean for our area? I feel that it will be crucial for our community to stay informed and to stay as on trend as possible. If you have the same practices and farm the same way that you have for generations, then you may need to change what you are doing.

For those who have grown rice or plan to, it may be a good to diversify into that direction as there are reported shortages in the southern states and the more people who are working on the same product means that you are able to work on the economy of scale makes the required infrastructure more viable.

If this is a direction that the farming community would like to head towards, then it may be smart to become part of a group like Canegrowers to ensure that you work together and achieve the same goal – a profit that can be spent in the local community.

We already have one of the most diverse areas for farming produce in Australia. There are tropical fruits (bananas, avocados, mangoes, and pawpaw), broad acre cropping (cane) and grazing for cattle production that deliver strong economic value to the agricultural sector in the Wet Tropics region. There are other products here already as well. The other products and crops include dairy, eggs, citrus, potatoes, pumpkins, corn, peanuts, flowers, coffee, and tea. These farming industries add significantly to employment, investment, and spending in the Wet Tropics region.

There are different groups that would like to enter our market and are making business cases for their products. Mung beans are reported to be trialed by the Queensland government.

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Florist has been named Number One Wedding Florist in Tropical North Queensland at the 2020 Brides Choice Awards at the awards presentation, held ‘virtually’ this year due to COVID-19.

The business was also a Top 10 finalist in the Florist category in Tropical North Queensland, which included many nominations of florists from Townsville north.

The awards, launched in 2011, are an industry network platform dedicated to recognising, supporting and rewarding those businesses from around regional Australia that have excelled and exceeded a bride's expectation in the planning of their wedding, gone beyond their call of duty, displayed exceptional professionalism and value for money as well as excellent customer service.

Business owner Sandra Buckley was informed of

LOOKS like MP Nick Dametto now wants the Enterprise channel, ie the access channel to Dungeness, dredged to enable all-tide rescue for the Ingham coast guard.

As my wife and I were members of the Ingham coast guard several years ago, I can remember waiting for the tide to rise enough to enable the rescue craft to enter the main Hinchinbrook channel and then set a course for the rescue area. It's been like this for over 40 years that I am aware of.

That’s all very good Nick, but why don’t you concentrate on the access channel to Port Hinchinbrook first before opening up a can of worms for all the other Qld coast rescue groups to put their hand up for dredging money to fix their particular tidal issues, as well as dredging of the Johnstone River to allow better access for the prawn fleet and visitors to Innisfail?

The Port Hinchinbrook dredging issue is far from settled and although Govt funding in the vicinity of $1.5-million has been allocated, one wonders if this will be enough for this major project along with issues with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of spoil removal and ongoing costs, and who pays for the

Friday, November 27, 2020 maintenance of the entrance channel when and if it is ever dredged.

One thing I can tell you Mr Dametto: it won’t be Cassowary Coast ratepayers, as it appears we have already paid out $45k to three businesses to supply quotes for this dredging work and I eagerly await the outcome of this scope of works and wonder if it was ratepayers money well spent when only one of these businesses can win the quote, and in fact why should we be paying anybody to provide a quote at all?

There are many issues, ie sewerage, roads, dredging of the entrance channel and the private marina basin surrounding the Port Hinchinbrook fix, none of which CCRC ratepayers wish to become financially involved in, in any way, shape or form.

CCRC councillors will need to find a solution outside of this region’s ratepayers contributing financially to any settlements in the Port Hinchinbrook legal saga.

Dredging of the entrance channel has merit but unless this is done in conjunction with the channel access to the south to the hard stand area and the marina basin, in my opinion it will be $1.5-million of taxpayers’ money wasted, as the next flood will level the build up of silt in these areas back into the entrance channel and we’re back to square one.

Matt Dyason Innisfail

Innisfail Florist takes out top gong at 2020 Tropical North Queensland Brides Choice Awards their win by her daughter Lisa and grandson after they watched the virtual awards ceremony and said it was totally unexpected and came as a huge shock when she discovered they had won.

Brides and grooms nominate and vote for their top five favourite bridal suppliers in a variety of categories which includes hair stylists, wedding cakes, makeup artists, nail artists, venues, photographers, videographers, accommodation, caterers, bridal wear, wedding planners, celebrants and jewellery.

Paronella Park was the winner of the Chapels, Churches & Ceremony Locations, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club was the winner of the Wedding Venue Licenced Club and Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach won the Wedding Venue - Resort Hotel, while Eco Village Mission Beach received a Highly Commended in the Accommodation/Boutique category.

After they finished as runner up in the same category in 2018, to receive this award for the first time was the real icing on the cake for the local business.

Sandra Buckley, who has a real passion for her trade said it was nice to receive some recognition and know you are doing a good job.

"Although the award came as a huge shock, it's so nice to know we are appreciated by our customers with many stopping in at the shop and sending congratulatory messages. We couldn't do it without our great circle of family, friends and customers who help us out."

Innisfail Florist has been operating for six years and prides itself on being a real family affair with Sandra's daughter Lisa, two sisters and grandson helping.

Her late husband Greg was also a huge part of the business making all the timber stands and boxes. After his retirement, he was also a well-loved school Principal in the region with stints at East Innisfail and Flying Fish Point State Schools.

Sandra has a wealth of experience with 45 years in the florist industry behind her, being the first florist in Brisbane Valley running a business in Kilcoy for four years.

Lisa Buckley has 24 years' experience, and both are well supported by Sandra's sister and resident craft expert Loretta Hargreaves who does a fantastic job behind the scenes ensuring the shop runs smoothly.

In February, they did a wedding at Bedarra Island where the couple flew over from Perth and sent artificial blue silk orchids in a long teardrop for the bride

and posies for the bridesmaids to England for a castle wedding, of which they received rave reviews from happy brides.

Despite COVID-19 affecting them with cancelled wedding bookings, they were kept busy with phone orders and contact free deliveries.

Sandra and Lisa were especially grateful to the brides and grooms who nominated her business and all her loyal customers for their continued support of small businesses.

They are yet to receive their official awards but celebrated their win with a special cake free of sugar, gluten and egg ordered by Sandra's sister Loretta Hargreaves and expertly crafted by Ernesta Del Sal Brunetto.

Innisfail Florist is gearing up for a busy Christmas season expecting lots of hampers, as well as lots of wedding bookings filling fast for next year and as far as 2026.

Lisa and Sandra Buckley celebrated being named top wedding florist in Far North Queensland with a special guilt-free cake crafted by Ernesta Del Sal Brunetto

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Tully State High School Graduation

CLARE WATSON ON Wednesday November 18, all of the year 12 Tully State High School (TSHS) students assembled in the Multi-purpose Centre (MPC) for the very last time at their graduation ceremony.

To farewell the year 12 students after completing their 13 years of education, there was a graduation ceremony where principal Richard Graham and year 12 coordinator Robyn Sloan-Orlandi congratulated each student and presented them with their graduation

certificates.

TSHS principal Richard Graham said: “It was wonderful to see our year 12 students come back together as a group at the graduation recently after some weeks of external exams. This group is a tight knit group and I know that the friendships and experiences that they have made at the school will stay with them for a lifetime.”

After receiving their Year 12 certificates, the ex-students exited the MPC and went crazy with the shaving

cream, flour, party string, ribbons, and anything else they could find as is classic Tully tradition. The Fire brigade was on hand at the school to get the party started, and finish it off with a good rinse.

Teachers, family, and friends are more than proud of this year 12 cohort and all of their hard work. “I know I speak on behalf of the school when I say the students and staff will miss all of our year 12 students and wish them the best in their future endeavours. We look forward to them visiting again in the future,” Graham said.

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Lions Club Donates to Beach Historians

Recorder gratefully accepted by Valerie Boll (left) from Desi Roberts; with Charles Rick and Cr Trudy Tschui

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Don Wheatley: Long time Lion with stories to tell TRUDY Tschui, Division 3 Councillor, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, was the driving force behind the start-up of the Mission Beach Historical Society also known as, the “Beach Historians”. Trudy started up the well-known Facebook page, “Mission Beach Memories” in 2018 and many asked why we do not have a historical society.

We accepted the invitation of Trish Ernst, President of the Innisfail and District Historical Society, to become a branch of their organization so we could learn from their experience.

The Mission Beach Lions Club came to our rescue right from day one and purchased a high quality Zoom audio recorder so we could start listening to our longterm residents to capture their oral histories.

Councillor Tschui was there with Mission Beach Historical Society President, Dr Valerie Boll to accept the recorder from Lions reps Charles Rick (President) and Desi Roberts.

Some of the first oral histories that will be captured are those of long-term resident Dave Nissen who has been in the district all his life and his good friend, Don Wheatley who turned 90 this month. Don has lived in Mission Beach since 1940 and has been a Lion forever so will have many stories to relate. Both boys will fill any storage device the magic Zoom machine has!

If you wish to join the Mission Beach Historical Society and be kept in the loop then please call Valerie Boll (President) on 0448 801 195 or Ken Gray (Secretary) on 4068 7617 or email Ken on kengray430@gmail. com. The membership fee in the new year will be $10 or $7.50 for pensioners.

Later on, we hope to do more complex histories that require research as well. You can already see the history of Mission Beach during World War II in an eBook (‘War and Beach’ by Ken Gray) and a hard copy is available for reference only in the Mission Beach Library. There is also a copy of our aquatic centre’s history there, that can be loaned (‘A Pool to be Cool’) as well as a copy of the history of the Mission Beach State School published for its 50th Anniversary (‘1953 Mission Beach State School 2003’) .

We hope to have a web page soon as part of the Innisfail Society who have applied for funding to do so. We have a Facebook page so please like that at ‘Mission Beach Historical Society’.

The geographical area of focus will be Djiru Country, which includes all the Mission Beach villages from Carmoo to Midgereebar, out to El Arish and Merryburn but not including East Feluga.

The Committee, so far, is Diane Bull, Judy Heath, Sue Foley, Marg Remilton, Sandal Hayes, Graham Ross, Brenda Harvey, Johanne Rowles plus Valerie and Ken. You may wish to be included and all you need to be on the committee is much enthusiasm, a strong interest in our history, be a paid member (next year) and to have an email account for communications. If that is you, then please make contact.

Dr Valerie Boll, President & Ken Gray, Secretary “Beach Historians” (MBHS)

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Silkwood State School celebrates Book Week

Silkwood State School Year 3/4 class and their teacher Mrs Adams dressed up as their favourite characters for Book Week Oscar dressed as his favourite character from the Goosebumps series MARIA GIRGENTI IT was a perfect way to celebrate everyone’s love of reading as students and staff at Silkwood State School excitedly dressed up as their favourite book character for Book Week.

This year's Book Week theme was 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds' which provided plenty of opportunities for creativity, and children were able to dress up

In its 75th year, Book Week is the longest running children’s festival in Australia where children across the country celebrate books and Australian authors and illustrators.

Students were then treated to an eBook of 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak. After looking at the curious creatures in the story, they were asked to work in pairs to create a curious creature to be displayed as part of 'Silkwood's Family of Curious Creatures' using oil pastels and black card.

Popular costumes on the day included characters from Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl and Harry Potter books.

In the afternoon, students gathered in the Resource Centre where they looked at some of Children’s Book Council of Australia’s best books for 2020 and then read one of the shortlisted books called 'We’re Stuck!'

by Sue DeGennaro which everyone enjoyed.

A special thanks to parents, family members and carers for helping dress their children for the day.

as interesting creatures they loved or those characters with the wildest ideas.

At Silkwood State School, students really look forward to working with and helping other students on special days like this. There were some very creative and artistic characters produced which were displayed at the library and a lot of fun was had by all.

Inaugural Day for Daniel Colour Fun Run at South Johnstone State School

Staff and students at South Johnstone State School wore red and hosted their first ever Day for the Daniel Colour Fun Run, raising over $800 for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation MARIA GIRGENTI

money for the worthy cause.

THE South Johnstone State School community wore red and recently participated in their inaugural Day for the Daniel Colour Fun Run where $867.37 was raised for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

South Johnstone State School was one of thousands of schools across Australia which registered online and hosted a Fun Run on Day for Daniel, the national day of action aimed at raising awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention while promoting a safer community for children.

All students raised funds through a Free Dress Day and participated in the Fun Run with a lap of the oval and obstacle course.

Last year, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation joined forces with School Fun Run and created the Day for Daniel Fun-Run held on October 26 with the united goal of increasing child safety awareness within Australian schools while raising

'Wear Red and Educate' is the theme and the school community were encouraged to wear red, talk about child safety and raise funds as students and their families and friends donated what they could afford online or by bringing their dollars to school.

Day for Daniel, now in its 15th year was created by Bruce and Denise Mor-

combe after their 13-year-old son Daniel was abducted while waiting to catch a bus on the Sunshine Coast in December 2003.

The day's objectives are to educate children regarding their personal safety and empower them to 'Recognise, React and Report' when they feel something is not right; educate and equip children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety and protection initiatives, as well as empowering them to act.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation was established in 2005 by the Morcombes to create a legacy for Daniel by providing a safer environment for children and since then the couple have

spoken to students at over 500 schools in Queensland.

Those who take part wore red in honour of Daniel as he was wearing a red shirt when he went missing which is recognised by the Foundation as the colour of child safety.

Since the Foundation started, the Morcombes have worked tirelessly to provide Australian children with education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and risk of harm.

In 2018, the Morcombes visited South Johnstone State School where they passed on important child safety information and officially opened the school's Daniel Morcombe Memorial Garden.

Friday, November 27, 2020

News in Brief Local fire ban until Nov 30

HINCHINBROOK Shire is one of several areas of Queensland currently under a local fire ban until Monday, November 30. Please be advised that due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been imposed from Nov 23-30. Under the ban, open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.

Preparation for Ageing Free Public Info Session in Innisfail

A FREE Preparation for Ageing Information session is being held on Thursday, December 3 at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13-17 Donald Street from 1.00pm-3.30pm. The public information session is for people of any age and will be presented by Tracey, a social worker from Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. The Advancing Care Planning session will cover topics such as Capacity, Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directives and attendees are encouraged to bring along their questions to be answered. A COVID Safe Plan will be in place and places are limited so bookings are essential. Enquiries and registrations can be made by contacting 4043 8400.

COMMUNITY Community Arts Centre Inc will receive $9,000 towards a $14,847 project involving architects, community engagement and “community driven design” and “to be shovel ready for future capital funding opportunities”. A third applicant, Mission Beach Tourism Inc, will receive $2,925 of a total $5,000 to cover the costs of engaging local lead artist Lavinia Letheby to install wall murals on the toilet block and Visitor & Information Centre through a community based project.

New water supply tender for southern Cairns areas CAIRNS Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the development of a preliminary business case for a new $215 million water supply to the south of the city.

The proposed Behana Mulgrave Water Supply Scheme consists of a new water intake and pumping station on the Mulgrave River at Gordonvale and a new water treatment plant located near Draper Road.

Most of the water supply to areas including Fishery Falls, Deeral, Bellenden Ker, Babinda and Mirriwinni will be drawn directly from the new scheme. The proposed scheme will help augment the existing supply to help cater for future demands by accessing water from the Mulgrave River, improving use of the existing major intake on Behana Creek, and construction of the Draper Road water treatment plant. A business case will help the Council in its advocacy for State and Federal

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Disaster Preparedness FLOOD height comparison information specific to the Lower Herbert community has been developed by Hinchinbrook Council to enable residents to be better prepared in the event of flooding. The information acts as a guide prompting consideration of preparation and options for residents when flood levels are reached.

There will be a stall at the ‘Light It Up’ event in Halifax on Saturday November 28, which will have everything you need in an information pack.

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal DIG deep and donate to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to help those in our community who are less fortunate and to ensure that their Christmas is one that is filled with joy. Hinchinbrook Shire Council Office or the Hinchinbrook Shire Library are the two locations to drop off donations, until 5.00pm Friday, December 11. To support this Appeal, residents may deliver gifts, items of non-perishable food or monetary donations.

Please note monetary gifts can only be accepted at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Lannercost Street Office.

A new row of hanging plants along the covered walkway of the old National Bank Building

RADF grants for three CCRC organisations

A TOTAL of $21,642 has been approved for three groups in the Cassowary Coast, applied for under the Regional Arts Development Fund. Innisfail & District Historical Society Inc will receive $9,747 from Council towards its ‘Connecting History’ program totalling $19,380. The program will engage local arts workers to develop an inaugural website for the Innisfail & District Historical Society and a new site for the Cardwell & District Historical Society Inc. The Mission Beach

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Government funding to assist with the project, which is critical for the region’s growth. Mayor Bob Manning said that it is absolutely critical that the State and Federal Governments assist the Council in undertaking the project.

Another stage complete in Babinda hanging plants project

BABINDA’S hanging plants project, aimed at adorning all of the main street’s covered walkways with colourful potted flowers and greenery, has had another stage completed. A new row of plants have been put up along the covered walkway outside the old National Bank building between SPAR and Babinda Real Estate. “We’d sincerely like to thank Yvonne Cunningham of Violets and Lace Nursery for giving us a generous discount on the plants,” Rodney Edwards, president of Babinda Chamber of Commerce said. The next stage is to acquire more hanging baskets for other walkways across the road and further along Munro Street. The project is a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce, Babinda Taskforce and Cairns Council, which recently fitted four taps feeding from its mains to keep the plants watered. The ongoing costs of maintaining the plants and buying new ones is being funded through the ‘honesty box’ located at the RV Park at Babinda Creek.

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TROPICAL GARDENING

TROPICAL GARDENING

Friday, November 27, 2020

with Lisa and Michael Godfrey

Hardy water lilies in season for summer

W

ELL it is hard to believe that it is only four weeks until Christmas – this year has really flown by. We will be in the wet season soon.

Just over the last couple of days with a few showers my grass and gardens have come back to life. Poor Michael will have to start his mowing routine again.

So talking about Christmas, we have an assorted range of live Christmas trees this year - Daintree pines – conifers – Norfolk gems and a great range of native lilipillies as well.

The all favourite poinsetties will be in next week with colours of red, white and pink, a great display for your Christmas tables.

This month we will talk about water lilies and what a beautiful asset they are to your gardens.

Water lilies come from the family Nymphaeaceae, there are a few different types as well. All water lilies benefit from at least six hours of sun a day. This helps with the flowering process.

You can grow them in all sorts of water holding places such as – dams, pots, water features, bath tubs. The main thing that they do not like is fast flowing water or being splashed by water all the time.

They can be submerged anywhere from 10 cm to 1 metre, depending on the variety that you have.

To reach the 1 metre depth you would gradually submerse the water lily so some of the pads are left on the surface.

They flourish best in the warmer months. During winter or cooler months they can actually lay dormant then reshoot again in the warmer months.

So don’t think your water lily is dead when it has no lily pads it is just in its dormant stage.

Water lilies are a great oxygenating plant, so

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having a few fish in you water bowl is great. Just remember that goldfish are a plant eating fish. I usually recommend guppies, platies or swordtails to complement your pond.

China moth species lays eggs on water lily pads and their voracious caterpillars can ruin foliage. Hand picking is the best prevention. Snails can sometimes be a problem but just pick off.

If you do like goldfish though, you should try and supplement their food with a bit of grated zucchini or cucumber so they leave your water lily alone.

Crown rot is a fungal disease. If you are potting, always check that the rhizome doesn’t have any black soft spots. Other symptoms are the leaves become yellow and break away from the crown and are foul smelling. The rhizome should be treated with a fungicide.

Water lilies can be propagated by either seed or rhizome’s (tubers), and they are a perennial plant.

To plant or repot your water lily there are a few basic steps. First have a wide and shallow pot (a basket pot is great) put a thin layer of newspaper at the bottom. This will help so your planting mixture doesn’t fall through – then some fertiliser (organic life pellets), use a garden soil (not potting mix ) to pot your rhizome in, then lay course sand to stop the garden soil from washing away and then a gravel to hold it all in.

Water lilies should be fertilised in spring and summer to maintain a healthy growth. Once planted, you can insert a water lily table into the pot. This will not harm the fish or other plants. It is also recommended to cut the dead flowers and lily pads off.

The pads float because they are filled with lightweight tissue making them buoyant. The upper side of their pads are waxy and water-repellent.

Spores are on the upper side of the pads so they can breathe. Water lily flower stems act like a ventilation shaft, by taking oxygen to all the submerged plant parts.

There are a few pest and disease related to water lilies – Aphids – a light oil spray – or dust with Diatomaceous earth. Aquatic leaf beetle – just pick off – slugs they don’t really harm your plant. A variety of

TROPICAL: Tropical water lilies flower stalks rise above the water, have perfume and have more intense colours – pink, red, apricot, yellow and they can have plain or patterned lily pads.

HARDY: Hardy water lilies flowers float on top of the water with no fragrance and have more pastel colours and unusual bi-colour combinations orange, peach, yellow and green.

NOCTURNAL: Nocturnal water lilies can either be tropical or hardy lilies and as the name suggest they flower from about 6pm until 11am in the morning.

Beautiful flowers.

MINATURES: Miniatures as the name suggests are a smaller and compact water lily and are great for small bowls and tubs. Also can be Tropical or hardy varieties.

Unfortunately, we are only able to purchase Hardy water lilies at the moment, but we do stock all the pots, potting suggestions and the fertiliser tables.

We are now stocking up for the festive season with more pots, plants, gift ideas, gift vouchers, pet products, just to name a few. Come in for a browse.

You will be surprised at the range of gift ideas we have. Have a Great and Safe Christmas.

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Members of Australian Volunteer Coastguard Innisfail Flotilla recognised for service

MARIA GIRGENTI SEVEN dedicated crew members of Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc QF15 Innisfail Flotilla based at Mourilyan Harbour who provide first class services to the boating community have been recognised for their hard work and dedicated service.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth presented Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Volunteer pins to Henry Rijke in acknowledgement of one year of service, Kevin Stewart and Paul Sand (four years), Kathy Hunt (14 years), Mark Petersen (16 years), Administration Officer, Rosemary Hull (32 years) and Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan (44 years).

The Innisfail Flotilla is encouraging more volunteers, especially younger members to come on board and be part of a rewarding service. Kathy Hunt, a volunteer for 14 years, said her and husband Bob heard a call for help by the Coast Guard just after Cyclone Larry which hit on March 20, 2006.

"The Coast Guard needed some assistance going up the hill at Mourilyan to inspect the radio towers and see if they were still working and not damaged," Kathy said. "When we returned Rosemary had a drink and biscuit in one hand and a membership form in the other. So, not long after this we joined up and Bob was a volunteer for close to 10 years."

spot of bother and providing people with vital information which hopefully will help avoid issues before they occur."

Member for Hill Shane Knuth (third from right) presented QFES pins to Australian Volunteer Coast Guard QF15 Innisfail Flotilla members Paul Sand, Kevin Stewart, Rosemary Hull (Administration Officer), Kathy Hunt, Mark Petersen, "I love meeting people from different Neville Duncan (Flotilla Commander) and Henry Rijke

backgrounds, learning new skills, as well as being able to utilise existing skills to help out and give back to the community."

Those interested in signing up need to be aged a minimum of 18 with volunteers required to complete three selfpaced induction courses including: basic knowledge of the Coast Guard structure, and Seamanship and Safety, where members are taken for a tour of the vessels and through the headquarters to find out where things are located and important things to be aware of. Once all three inductions are successfully completed, members will be sworn in as a Provisional Coast Guard Member.

Anyone wishing to be part of the Boat Crew will need to complete a First Aid course and obtain a radio licence. There are opportunities for members to further their knowledge and advance in the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, or as a member of the Rescue Crew by undertaking formal training in all theory and practical aspects of Coast Guard activities.

In the event of a rescue Kathy, who chose not to be part of the boat crew, operates the radios, her core role. Previously, she initially did some training for going on the rescue vessel. She said there is always ongoing learning of new knowledge and skills regarding the finances of the organisation.

At present, a Coast Guard member is required to do duty once every three weekends and the hours are from 8:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (if it falls on your shift).

For those who don't wish to become a 'boating' member, there are many other activities to become involved in such as fundraising, administration, radio control work, as well as maintenance of building and surrounds.

Kathy said the most rewarding part of the volunteer role is learning new skills such as radio operations, as well as meeting new people. "It is also rewarding being able to assist members of the boating community who may be in a

To find out more detailed information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Innisfail Coast Guard on 4063 2396, Flotilla Commander on 0408 635 786 or Flotilla Administration Officer on 4063 2593.

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Babinda’s Xmas ‘shopping raffle’ voucher incentive DAVID GARDINER BABINDA Chamber of Commerce has come up with an initiative aimed at keeping some of the town’s pre-Christmas shopping local, by organising a ‘shopping raffle’ during extended shopping on Thursdays.

The Chamber said there has been good interest by shopkeepers in its late night shopping trial and raffle nights, an incentive for which customers receive receipts to go into a draw for vouchers.

To be held over three weeks, the raffle starts on Thursday, December 3. Winners do not have to be present but to be eligible for the draws, dockets from purchases only between 5.00pm and 7.00pm can be entered. Several shops have pledged vouchers and/or prizes for the three raffles.

“From a random conversation an idea was hatched to try something that was not new but in light of there being no Christmas in Babinda and no Harvest Festival this year, it was a way to go towards filling the gap in a small way,” Babinda Chamber president Rodney Edwards said. “The idea was to have an organised three weeks of an extra hour’s trading on Thursday.”

Businesses involved so far are Boulders Tavern, Roddo's News Babinda, Babinda Automotive 4 x 4, SPAR, Babinda Meat Mart, Bridgette’s Bargains, Pitstop & Pizzeria, Hair Barracks, Cootharinga - Babinda Bargain Centre, Post Office Babinda, Kool Spot Cafe, Babinda Pharmacy, Wildflower & Reyne Massage and Blushing Boutique. Stall holders at the monthly street markets have also shown strong interest. The draw dates (Thursdays) are December 3, 10 and 17 at 7pm.

“The idea was to entice people to shop locally by Rodney Edwards from Roddo’s News, Babinda Pharmacy’s Frances Alley, Teri Pike of Babinda Boulders Tavern, creating a raffle to coincide with the extended hours of Helen Fantoni from SPAR and Tootie Nucifora, Babinda Meat Market, some of the shopkeepers involved in the Xmas shopping raffle shopping,” Edwards said.

Ingham Bowls Club’s Rico Basaglia retires

“Homebush” Steam Train

Rico Basaglia PAUL HALLAM ENRICO Richard Basaglia was born in lngham on August 24, 1950.

He went to Primary School in Halifax and completed Secondary School – Year 12, in 1968, at lngham State School. Rico was successful in obtaining an apprenticeship with Hinchinbrook Shire Council, on December 29, 1969, as a Fitter and Turner.

On September 9, 1972, he married Stephanie Bovero. They have two children, Priscilla and Blair, and two grandchildren.

Rico completed his apprenticeship with HSC and continued working with them, progressing to Workshop Foreman, Workshop Superintendent and finally Plant Manager in 1982. He worked with the Council from 1969 until early 2015 when he retired, after 46 years.

During his time working at the Council, Rico became friends with Councillor John Covell, who was also President of

Ingham Bowls Club. A social game of bowls was organised between Hinchinbrook Shire Council staff and Ingham Bowls Club members. Rico enjoyed the game immensely and on January 1, 1991, John Covell signed him up as a member. Rico learned a lot during his first year and decided to apply to be a part of the Bowls Club Council in 1992.

Rico became President of the Club in 1998. Under his reign as President, the decision was made to change the green from grass to synthetic, this occurred in 1999. Rico has also assisted with other positions: barman, selector and Secretary from 2008 to 2020, 12 years.

In 2018, Rico received the Meritorious Award Medal for 25 continuous years service, on the Bowls Club Council. The award was presented by Gary Costigan, the President of NQDMBA. As with many bowlers’ families, Rico has spent so much time at the Bowls Club, that his wife Stephanie has suggested he take his bed there, consider-

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Receiving the Meritorious Award Medal from Gary Costigan ing he spends more time there than at home.

When Covid – 19 restrictions came into force in March 2020, Rico has continually updated the Club with the ever changing rules. A monumental task to say the least. He is an excellent club member and willing to assist with any task.

Rico’s talent extends more than on the bowls green. He is an excellent craftsperson. He makes children’s wooden toys and has progressed to

Blue Hauling Tipper making cane tippers and other models.

Recently he was asked to make a model of Victoria Mill’s 100 year old steam train “Homebush”. As always, his model is flawless. Rico goes to great detail to make his models as close as possible to the real items. Many of his models have been sold to people in Qld and interstate. On December 6, 2020, Rico will be retiring from the Bowls Club Council after 28 years of service, to spend more time with his family and making his models.

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Babinda’s Paul Lauridsen leaves a strong legacy CLARE WATSON BABINDA gentleman, farmer, respected community member, and family man Paul Lauridsen passed away on Wednesday, November 11, surrounded by his loved ones at the Babinda hospital.

Paul leaves behind a strong legacy in his large family. “He was humble, hardworking, and generous with his time and money and a practical example of what it means to be a servant to others,” the family said. A funeral was held at the Babinda RSL hall on Monday November 16, where friends and family came from all over to pay their respects and say goodbye. Due to COVID restrictions, only 100 people were allowed inside the hall, so attendees spilled onto the street outside.

“The funeral was also live streamed on Facebook where there were about 200 people watching and commenting, sending their love and support on there,” Paul’s daughter-in-law Helen Lauridsen said. Helen also read out his eulogy. “This included two grandkids, extended family and friends who couldn’t travel to be there in person.”

Paul was born in Gordonvale Hospital on June 19, 1937. He was raised on a farm near Bellenden Ker, and lived and worked in the Babinda area his whole life. He did well academically, receiving the highest scholarship marks at Bellenden Ker School, and later went to the Gatton Agriculture College.

In 1962 Paul married Pamela Jones, and they had three children, Dawn, David, and Graham.

Paul and his brother Carl went into business together with their wives and built up the Babinda Rural Supplies and North Queensland Spreading Services, until they sold them in 1995. Pam passed away in 1998 after 36 years of marriage together.

Paul loved to work hard on his cane farm, and enjoyed travelling in the off season. He travelled to Fiji, New Zealand, Europe, Samoa, Israel, Egypt, China, Kenya, Canada, Alaska and around Australia throughout his life.

In October 2000, Paul married Elaine Waldock, who brought her four adult children and nine grandchildren into the family, and “both families have grown and now we can count 60-plus as part of the Paul Lauridsen clan,” Helen said. “Paul & Elaine recently celebrated

their 20th anniversary.”

Paul had a passion for helping others and always participated in outreaches, camps, and missions. “He was a real gentleman,” Elaine said. This is reflected in his death where for his funeral he asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Emmaus Correspondence Bible School. His passion for outreach came from his Christian convictions, which began at 13 years old when he committed his life to Christ.

“He set a quiet example to his kids and grandkids of a godly man who lived for God on a daily basis,” Paul’s granddaughter Shenae said. Dawn said that Paul believed “shoes were optional except on Sunday,” and his granddaughter Erika remembers, “he was always really quiet when he prayed, so we needed to keep one eye open to know when he stopped.”

Paul was a hard worker so when he suddenly needed a nap during the day, he went to the doctor for a check-up and was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

He was sent to Cairns Base until being transferred back to Babinda on November 10 to be near his family, and passed away on November 11. “We are thankful for all the support, care, and compassion,” Helen said on behalf of the extended Lauridsen family. “Paul always said, “you have two ears and one mouth – so you should listen twice as much as you talk,” and that’s how he lived. The quiet, wise, wonderful, brilliant, technically keen, amazing, godly man that was our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law, great grand- Paul Johannes Lauridsen dad and step dad. We miss him so much!”

Paul lauridsen with his family at the wedding of one of Elaine’s grandchildren

Jazz in the Afternoon at Con Theatre, Innisfail INNISFAIL Community Band along with special guest Lachlan McKenzie will team up this Saturday, November 28 for a special performance of jazz at Con Theatre Innisfail starting at 2.00pm.

The musical treat sees local amateur musicians from Innisfail Community Band return to the stage in one of their first major performances this year which has been heavily interrupted due to COVID-19.

McKenzie will be invaluable. He has played and led bands in nearly every major city in Australia and is in big demand. He has just released a CD featuring a range of his originals and has also written a short blues number to perform on the day."

Tickets cost $15 (plus booking fee) and are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com.au then connect through Online events or contact Richard Graham on 0459 814 087.

“While we have been rehearsing for a few weeks now, this performance will be effectively our first and last one for the year," Club president Richard Graham said.

"Through the support of Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the RADF program, we have been fortunate to bring up nationally renowned jazz trumpeter Lachlan McKenzie from Brisbane to play along with the band. Many will remember McKenzie from a couple of years ago when he performed with the band at the Shire Hall. He just loves it up in the Far North so was keen to perform."

The Innisfail Community Band have titled the performance 'Jazz in the Afternoon.' It will feature a Jazz Ensemble setup, which is smaller than a big band and allows for more free improvisation to occur. The performance will be held at Innisfail's Con Theatre commencing at 2.00pm.

"We have chosen a wide variety of songs from big band numbers through to jazz ballads and blues numbers. Although it has been quite challenging for the group, we've also had loads of fun. The leadership of

Nationally renowned jazz trumpeter Lachlan McKenzie will join Innisfail Community Band on stage at Con Theatre Innisfail this Saturday for a special Jazz in the Afternoon performance

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• 3 bedrooms • Fully air conditioned • Fenced • Two street access • Walking distance to school, childcare and bike path.

• Currently rented at $350 per week. $290,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1194/

4 2 4 land area 920 sqm Low set brick veneer family home only 10 mins to Etty Bay. This lovely home has a beautiful inground pool, indoor entertainment area and extra undercover area for those rainy days. Fully airconditioned and extra bonus of a side access to an office and 2 bay shed.

• 4 bedrooms • Fully fenced • Entertainment area • Powered shed $399,000 - #1266 http://aarealty.net/property/1266/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

GREAT FIRST HOME / INVESTMENT

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• Open plan living, with front & rear outdoor areas.

• 2 bay lockable shed with carport attached.

• Entertainment area with built-in BBQ. • Good tenants in place at $230 per week.

Now only $150,000 negotiable. http://aarealty.net/property/9991/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

PRICE SLASHED ON THESE TWO SUPERB RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS BE QUICK! BUILDING GRANT WILL BE ENDING SOON!

TOTAL LAND AREA: 1.98 HA = 4.89 ACRES Build your ideal home in a premium location just 5 minutes from the CBD, opportunities like this don’t often come along. Looks onto stunning country views, with potential for subdivision or just spoil yourself with a horse or two or perhaps a large orchard and indulge in healthy self-sufficient living but still be so close to all amenities.

Vendors ARE very keen to sell!!!

All reasonable offers will be considered for a prompt sale.

Would Have To Be One Of The Best Land Deals in Town – Price Reduced To: $150,000. http://aarealty.net/property/9822/

3 1 1 land area 1280 sqm • Lovely family home with loads of space.

• Large kitchen / dining combined and great lounge area.

• Plenty of storage underneath all lockable.

• Huge block complete with bore, fruit trees and chicken coop.

• Ideal rental opportunity, close proximity to most conveniences.

• Handy to sports clubs, eatery, school. $210,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1235/

VACANT LAND GOING FOR A STEAL AT PICTURESQUE COQUETTE POINT • Its scenic and elevated position takes in ocean views, panoramic mountains, river and town views.

• Your dream home will stand proud amongst this tropical bliss plus just minutes away from a boat ramp and fishing spots.

• Coquette Point is a much sought-after area, so please be quick to enquire about this amazing block of land.

The Vendors are “VERY MOTIVATED” to sell and will consider reasonable offers. PRICE JUST REDUCED - Was Originally $249,000 – NOW ONLY $149,000. http://aarealty.net/land/9807/

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

Contact Connie on 0410 008 918

70 Edith Street, INNISFAIL PHONE: 4061 1466 EMAIL: aarealty@aarealty.net www.aarealty.net

RECEIVERS’ SALE MISSION BEACH TROPICAL NORTH QLD

Mission Beach is made up of 4 villages linked by 14 km of beach and is located approximately midway between Cairns and Townsville

Diverse economy centred around tourism, agriculture and local industry

Access to the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest and nearby islands including Dunk Island and Bedarra Island

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23 Mitchell Street, South Mission Beach Elevated beachfront Open: Sat 12:00 - 12:45pm 3 2 2 1

2 Conch Street, Mission Beach Quiet location close to beach Open: Sat 11.00 - 11.45am 3 3 1 1

16 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach Absolute beachfront Open: Sat 9.00-9.45am 4 2 2 1

13 Pacific Parade, Mission Beach Close to beach and village 3 1 1

19 Donkin Lane, Mission Beach Central Village location Open: Sat 10.00 - 10.45am 2 1 2

1 Jessie Lane, South Mission Beach Elevated with island views 5 3 5 1

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28 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach Area: 809m2* Zoning: Township (Tourism Precinct)

1 Banfield Parade, Wongaling Beach

Area: 1133m2* Zoning: Township (Residential Choice Precinct)

62 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach Area: 1012m2* Zoning: Township (Tourism Precinct)

3 Nautilus Street, Mission Beach

Area: 960m2* Zoning: Residential

5 Southward Street, Mission Beach

14 Seaview Street, Mission Beach

6 Casuarina Crescent, Mission Beach

103 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach

Area: 801m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 601m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 805m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 607m2* Zoning: Residential

*APPROX. OUTLINES AND LOCATIONS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.

FOR SALE VIA EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CLOSING 12PM FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2020 AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY, IN-ONE-LINE OR ANY COMBINATION RAY WHITE MISSION BEACH Dick WIlliams 0419 734 705 dick.williams@raywhite.com

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Susie England - 0407 195 514 Tania Steele - 0448 250 499 hello@tropicalproperty.com.au

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Under Instructions from Barry Kogan, Jonathan Henry, Anthony Connelly and Jamie Harris as Receivers and Managers

REDUCED BY $10,000

The owners are sacrificing this very well maintained Home. This is your chance to purchase a neat and tidy home with nothing left to do and in walking distance to the Innisfail CBD. Features: 4 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms and 2 toilets. Large, well appointed kitchen with 90cm gas cooker. Plenty of storage up- and down stairs. Fully fenced back yard. $270,000 neg.

PHONE MANUELA ON 0428 835 994

ACREAGE PROPERTY

Sought after masonry block home on 1.38ha. The home is bright and airy with plenty of natural air flow. Tiled throughout and fully air conditioned. Features: 4 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms (en-suite and walk-in-robe to main). Tiled throughout Fully air conditioned. Close to Etty Bay and Mourilyan Harbour. Fully fenced paddock with horse shelter. $375,000 neg.

PHONE MANUELA ON 0428 835 994

BARGAIN OF THE CENTURY

GREAT OPPORTUNITY - 2.76HA

Owners have moved and the home needs to be sold. This is your chance to purchase this Home with a fully self contained Granny Flat down stairs. Inclusive with the Granny Flat, the home has 4 Bedrooms (3 upstairs), 2 bathrooms. The home needs a bit of maintenance work but nothing major. Now for Sale for an unbelievable $197,000

The opportunity to purchase a 2.76ha block in close vicinity of the town is rare.

This block has the perfect elevation to build your dream home on. Only a short drive to all the shops and amenities and still have plenty of room to move for the kids. $290,000 neg.

CANE FARM

IDEAL INVESTMENT

PHONE MANUELA ON 0428 835 994

Situated in the area of El Arish, this farm features three titles x Banana farm, all level country, two bores, water licence ideal banana farming. This property includes a three bedroom timber house and machinery shed, also included is a machinery list. For more information and inspection contact John today!!!

PRICE = $730,000

PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455

HOUSE WITH 3 UNITS ON 1012M2

Great opportunity in prime location just across from the hospital and walking distance to town. Each rental has their own car accommodation and privacy. 1 Bedroom house returns $185 per week, Unit 1 has 4 bedrooms and returns $270 per week, Unit 2 has 2 bedrooms and returns $270 per week, Unit 4 has 2 bedrooms and returns $220 per week. Total income at present returns $945 per week. That’s a 9% return on this property, don’t miss out, contact John for more information.

REDUCED TO $490,000

PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455

PHONE MANUELA 0428 835 994

Situated just a short walk to the centre of town off the main road, this house features: Two bedrooms, both have split system air conditioners, ceiling fans and genuine tongue and groove timber walls. The house is situated on the far side of the allotment so there is heaps of room on the left side of the lot to build a shed. PRICE = $149,000

PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455

FOUR BEDROOM HOME ON 7.32 HECTARES

Just 10 to 20 minutes south of Innisfail, this valuable property includes: Four bedrooms, three with built-in cupboards, main bedroom has walk in robe and ensuite, two toilets, spacious family room and formal lounge, fully air conditioned, tiled, carpets in bedrooms, glorious inground pool, 12 X 16 metre shed with shower and toilet. The land is ideal for horses or cattle, fenced and on a boundary with a creek. $595,000

PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455

Campbell Real Estate 34 Edith St, Innisfail Ph 4061 1455 www.campbellrealestate.com.au

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Tully property open for negotiation THIS property is for sale by Open Negotiation. (flexible conditions auction conducted online). The Open Negotiation is underway and the property can sell at any time.

FOR SALE 3 WILSON STREET, EL ARISH $160,000

Contact us to become qualified and avoid disappointment.

Open to all buyers, including finance, subject to seller approval.

Are you looking for a property with a great rural atmosphere?

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TWO BEDROOM HOME IN EL ARISH Situated on an approx. 1,012 m2 block; this two bedroom, one bathroom home features an open plan kitchen/dining area, separate living area and additional entertaining space. The yard is spacious with a two bay carport and garden shed.

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Price: Current Bid $300,000 Email: herc@ljhtully.com.au

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Sue Althas, Debbie Pennisi Friday 11/12/20 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Sue Robson.

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Innisfail Probus Club’s day visit to Paronella Park

Innisfail Probus Club members with tour guide Marian at Paronella Park, Mena Creek MARIA GIRGENTI THIRTY-FOUR members of Innisfail Probus Club recently enjoyed a day excursion in their backyard which included a relaxing and guided tour of Paronella Park followed by lunch at Mena Creek Hotel.

As many of us locals who had been to both these venues before are aware Paronella Park has won many tourism awards. A guided tour was the best way to refresh everyone's memories and ab-

Ingham Bridge Club RESULTS from last Friday: Wendy Coe and Margaret McSweeny were 1st with 64.8 per cent; Alan Giles and Nella Albrecht came 2nd with 59.9 per cent and Delmo Ganza and Cheryl Gossner were third with 57 per cent.

The results from Tuesday night’s Help with Play session were: Alan Giles and Norm Louk 1st with 73.6 per cent; second place went to Danny Benedetto and Denis Martin with 61.1 per cent followed

by Ian Merritt and Delmo Ganza in third place with 51.3 per cent.

Today, Friday, November 27: There is no Bridge today.

Tuesday, December 1 is a ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. This will be the last Tuesday session for the year.

sorb the history and beauty of its tropical rainforest setting.

Paronella Park is located beside Mena Creek Falls and a refurbished hydro turbine powers the entire complex.

There is so much to see and do including a café, gift shop, museum, suspension bridge and fish feeding. It's hard to describe and impossible to forget.

There was plenty of time to enjoy the flora, fauna and marine life in nature's garden before heading over to Mena Friday, 4th December: Social Bridge.

Please be seated by 8.45am. Xmas Lunch will be at the Royal Hotel at 12.30pm. Dress: Christmas theme. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451.

Tip of the Week: ‘When you're Declarer’ When you're declarer don't play to the first trick too quickly. Force yourself to stop and think when dummy comes down. Look ahead and plan your play to at least the next few tricks.

Concentrate on the opening lead for a few seconds so you'll remember it later.

Decide what it tells you about the opening lead's length or strength in that suit.

Mentally review the bidding. If one of your opponents has bid, try to come up with a general picture of their point count and their length in the suit bid.

For most suit contracts, your general plan should be:

Creek Hotel for an enjoyable lunch.

All agreed it was a well organised and fantastic day with a special thanks to Lew and Alan for organising the great outing, as well as the Evans family and staff for their hospitality.

The Probus Club gave a special mention and thanks to their tour guide Marian for a very professional, informative and well-presented tour with a touch of humour.

Innisfail Probus Club promotes friend-

ship, fellowship and fun for retired and semi-retired active members of the community. It’s a great way to meet new friends and participate in social activities with transport able to be arranged for those who need it.

All visitors venturing into the Far North Queensland region have been advised to put a visit to Paronella Park on their bucket list.

For all enquiries, contact the club secretary on 0429 653 775.

1 Count your losers. Decide which ones can be disposed of or turned into winners (by trumping, by finessing or by discarding them on a side suit).

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Lastly, cash honours in your short suits.

2. Double check by counting your winners. Look at each suit and estimate how many tricks it offers - top tricks and tricks that will be good after you establish the suit.

1. Count your winners and potential winners. If you don't have enough top tricks to make your contract, decide which suit offers you the best chance of creating more winners.

3. If your plan calls for trumping one or more of your losers in the short trump hand (usually dummy), do that before you lead trumps - even if you have to give up tricks to set up the trumping position.

4. Next, lead trumps, counting as the opponents follow to each trick. Drawing trumps will usually be your best plan if you have good honour strength and/ or length in one or more of the outside suits.

5. After you've drawn all the opponents’ trumps, lead your longest side suit.

Give up your losers early.

For most notrump contracts, your general plan should be:

2. Lead that suit first (it will usually be your longest side suit). Give up the tricks you have to lose early.

3. Stick with one suit at a time. Keep leading it until you've established your tricks (count the oppositions' cards as you go), then cash your winners in the suit. When you move to a different suit, start counting again.

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Lastly, cash honours in your short suits.

To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org.

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IN MEMORIUM JOAN AILEEN BERTEI 24-12-1932 – 30-11-2019 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Dearly loved and missed by your loving Husband Rodolfo, and only Son Rodney and Family.

In Loving Memory of Barry Pollard 3-1-1947 1-12-2016

Deep are the memories silently kept of the one we loved and will never forget no longer with us in our lives to share but in our hearts you are always there.

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Further work on Q250 variety

Greg Shannon

RECENTLY some new mill mud and ash demo sites have been established in Tully with an emphasis on maintaining yield of certain varieties. There have also been other sites established with mill mud to reinforce the Six Easy Steps toolbox recommendations for nitrogen rates but these deserve a column on their own.

We know that some varieties have smaller root systems which may be impacted by soil disease or compaction in older ratoons.

One such variety is Q200 and between 2013-15 a series of sites were established in older ratoon Q200 because it was starting to yield poorly and we needed it to yield well after the third ratoon. The work done then was to see if applying maintenance rates of calcium/magnesium would help keep Q200

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yielding well into the fourth ratoon and older. The theory being with a relatively small root system, it may be getting lower yields as the root system is struggling. Whether it was this work or the fact that we have had generally favorable seasons since 2014 is not clear, but Q200 is still a major variety accounting for 16 per cent of the Tully crop.

The same kind of work started last year on another variety, Q250 which is one of our “newer” varieties trialled locally between 2013-4 and recommended for planting since then. An all year CCS variety, it started to show signs of lower yields by third ratoon so the work to try and do something about it started last year, when a site was established in El Arish to compare the impact of maintenance rate of mill mud to a calcium/magnesium product. Again the theory being that while there is probably enough calcium and magnesium in the soil already, the Q250 roots may be getting affected

by Pachymetra or compaction and may not be able to feed as well so a top up or split application of calcium/magnesium directly on the stool may help.

It may also be the case that Q250 was affected badly by the dry finish to

both season 2018 and 2019.

The El Arish site was harvested in October this year with inconclusive results as the whole block improved in yield, not just where the mild mud or Blend 3 was applied. The site will be harvested again in 2021 to see if any conclusions can be made.

Two more sites have been established with mill mud and ash this year to see if there is a way to maintain Q250 yields in older ratoons, as this variety currently supplies nine per cent of the Tully crop.

In the early years of the Tully sugar industry it was not uncommon for a variety to last just three years, plant and two ratoons, but these days we really need at least five years with plant and at least four ratoons.

So if anyone has a late ratoon block of Q250 that has not yielded as well as it should, we can still establish some more sites, although with mill mud or ash it would have to be done very quickly!

For other calcium/magnesium products the window is open for a few more weeks to establish new sites, so if interested please call 0400 586 968.

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Nov 17- 24 Marine fatality, Mission Beach

of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence.

It will be alleged between November 5 and 16, the woman sent a number of threatening and harassing messages via snapchat and messenger.

She was scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on Monday, November 23.

Found shoes, Innisfail THE pictured shoes were located at about 3pm on Tuesday, November 17 at a Rankin Street shopping complex.

If you are the owner of the shoes, or can identify the owner, please contact the Innisfail police property section between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and quote QP2002391251.

Friday, November 27, 2020 Court on a later date.

In a similar parallel operation - Operation Sierra Puma - a 53-year-old Innisfail man was charged with one count each of possession of dangerous drugs, possess utensils and unsecured firearms. He is due to appear in the Innisfail Magistrate Court on January 25.

A 38-year-old Mission Beach man was charged with two counts of possession of dangerous drug and one count of possession of a category M weapon (flick knife) and illegal possession of sawfish rostrums. He is due to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on December 10.

Operation Sierra Salonta was introduced to tackle the supply of drugs in the Cassowary Coast area, and was a collaborative effort between the Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch, the Cairns Tactical Crime Squad, Dog Squad and the State Drug Squad.

“This operation was the culmination of six months worth of intelligence gathering, with a large amount of information coming from our successful ‘dob in a dealer’ campaign that was conducted in August,” Detective Sergeant Stephen Bull said.

“We are confident with the public’s help, they have assisted with targeting the suppliers, producers and traffickers of Ice in the Cassowary Coast area with outstanding results and this all goes towards assisting with the reduction of community harm.”

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Police operations lead to numerous charges INNISFAIL detectives have wrapped up a six-month investigation - Operation Sierra Salonta - charging a man with drugs and weapons related offences.

Police marine search and rescue at Bowden Island POLICE and emergency services commenced a marine search and rescue shortly after 4pm on Tuesday (November 24) after a man in his 70s was reported missing.

The man and his wife were on Bowden Island when they noticed their catamaran had started to drift. Police were contacted after the man failed to re-surface when attempting to retrieve his boat.

The man was located deceased at around 6.35pm west of Bowden Island. His wife was conveyed to hospital for observation. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Vehicle fire, Birkalla POLICE are investigating a vehicle fire that occurred at an Old Tully Road address.

Initial investigation suggest that at around 10pm on Tuesday night (November 17), a Toyota Corolla that was at the rear of a paddock had caught fire.

The car suffered extensive damage.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2002393239.

During a search of a Flying Fish Point Road address in Eaton yesterday it is alleged large quantities of methylamphetamine were located hidden throughout the property, including within the chassis of a fourwheel-drive. Glassware understood to be used in the production of dangerous drugs was located. Various weapons, a taser and a large amount of money were also found during the search.

It is further alleged a man at the property was caught attempting to flush evidence down the toilet upon police arrival.

A 49-year-old Nanum man has been charged with 14 drugs and weapons related offences, including one count of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, one count each of unlawful possession of weapons (Category A, B or M), unlawful possession of weapons (Category D, H or R) and one count of damaging evidence with intent. The man is next due to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates

Drink driver, Mission Beach OFFICERS detected a 27-year-old Bundaberg man allegedly travelling over the gazetted speed limit on Porter Promenade around 9.30pm, Wednesday night (Nov 18).

Officers conducted a roadside breath test where it will be further alleged he returned a reading of 0.123 per cent BAC. He was issued with a notice to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on December 12, in relation to speeding and drink driving.

Charges, Wangan A 29-year-old Belvedere woman was charged with a number of offences on Saturday including two counts

Seized drugs

‘Dob in a Dealer’ is an initiative of crime stoppers and local police and reports can be made anonymously at any time through the online reporting form or by calling the police. Anyone with vision or further information about similar matters is urged to contact police.

Drink Driving, Innisfail POLICE have charged a Goondi Bend man after a traffic intercept in Innisfail on Tuesday evening (November 24).

It will be alleged the man was intercepted on Emily Street at about 10.30pm for a roadside breath test and returned a reading of 0.099 per cent BAC. The 37-year-old man is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on December 14, charged with drink driving.

Drug charges, Daradgee OFFICERS executed a search warrant at a Fitzgerald Creek address at about 9am on Sunday morning (Nov 22).

It will be alleged that as a result of the search, officers located cannabis, cannabis seeds, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.

A 53-year-old Daradgee man was charged with one count each of possessing a dangerous drug, possess drug utensil, possessing anything used in the commission of a crime defined in Part 2, secure storage of weapons.

He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on January 25.

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Bowls News

Lawn bowlers from the Far North division were in festive spirits at South Johnstone Bowls Club Ladies Christmas break-up day last Tuesday

South Johnstone Bowls Club Ladies Christmas Breakup Day MARIA GIRGENTI LADY bowlers from across the Far North division got into the festive spirit for their Christmas Breakup Day held last Tuesday at South Johnstone Bowls Club.

A full green of 48 ladies from South Johnstone, Innisfail, Silkwood, Tully, Mareeba, Marlin Coast, West Cairns and Edmonton clubs braved the humid conditions and played two games of three bowl triples over 12 ends.

The day got underway with a spider and prizes were also awarded to the first touchers by leads, thirds and skips.

After the first games, the ladies stopped for a lunch break before resuming play in the afternoon.

At the conclusion of play, afternoon tea which included presentation of prize money to the winning team and runners up which were determined by wins and margins, as well as the drawing of raffle prizes with one lucky winner taking home a fruit cake made by Maria Caltabiano.

Ingham Bowls MEN’S pairs, Friday, November 20 Winners: John Eddleston, Terry George. Scores: John Eddleston, Terry George def Trevor Pallanza, Stan Cotton 24 to 11; Gary Brierley, Tony Koop, Ian Muldowney def Bob Bell, Allen Torielli, Peter Herman 23 to 19; Joey Di Bella, Pat Ryan def John Holmes, Cliff Johnson 20 to 19.

Mixed social bowls,Sunday, November 22 Winners: John Lone, John Eddleston, Tony Koop.

Scores: John Lone, John Eddleston, Tony Koop def Max Thompson, Luisa Di Bella, Ren Cantatore 26 to 17 - 20 points to 9 points; Roger Celotto, John Holmes, Alf Di Bella def Michael Bube, Jan Craven, John Piotto 21 to 11 - 19 points to 8 points; Bev Eddleston, Kevin Lawlor, Allen Torielli def Bob Bell, David Horsley, Elsa Piotto 23 to 17 - 18 points to 9 points.

Thursday Barefoot bowls is postponed until further notice.

Men’s pairs, Friday, November 27: names in at the club by 1.45 pm; phone 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open.

Mixed social bowls, Sunday, November 29: fun afternoon, run by the Ingham Bowls Club Ladies. Dress mufti with Christmas theme accessories; names in at the club by 1.30 pm; call 4776 2117; game starts at

1.30 pm; bar open. Free sausage sizzle and sweets after the game. Bar Roster: Michael Bube.

Babinda Bowls Club NO bowls last Thursday because of low numbers.

Names in by 1.00 for 1.30 start on Thursday Social Bowls.

Open Pairs semi-final on Wednesday saw Les Maxwell and Jim Azzopardi defeat Kevin Anderson and Jim Martinod in a tight game. The final was held on Sunday with Gavin and Ron Omodei just getting up, 20 to 19.

Score on the 10th end was 10 all; the 19th end score was 18-all! Congratulations, a good final!

The Babinda ‘5 a Side Medley Day’ is to be held on Sunday, November 29. Five bowlers (three men and two ladies) will contest singles, pairs, triples and fours over eight games of 50 minutes duration, with each player to play four games. This is a novel and fun day, but we still require two teams to make this game operational.

Clashing with this day, the TFQ District Sides is conducting a training/coaching session at Edge Hill. Club competitions are also having an effect on the regular supporters. If players are available to formulate a team, to help make this day a success, please call this number: 4067 2092.

Macknade Bowls SOCIAL Pairs: Mario Marbelli & Ian Wood 22 def Len Schifilliti & Trevor Fox 15.

Triples: Brett Haupt, Jan Leach, Bob Bell 18 def Lui Marbelli, Coral Gard, Ross Fichera 13.

Social Results, played November 22 Triples: Lui Marbelli, John Vezzoli, Kerryn Haupt 18 def Len Schifilliti, Coral Gard, Carlo Cavallo 16; Mario Marbelli, Jan Leach, John Leonardi 18 def Brett Haupt, Francesca Rosadi, Warren Newcombe 11.

Pairs: Anna Fudriga & Hazel Newcombe 20 def Trevor Fox & Jack Righetti 15.

On Thursday, November 26 the Ladies held their Christmas morning; results will be in next week’s paper. Bowlers were expected from Tully and Townsville and other surrounding clubs.

Please have your name to Lui by 12.30pm for bowls on Thursday and Sunday.

The Macknade Community Sporting Club Inc will be holding their AGM on December 13, with ladies and men’s committees at 9am and then a combined AGM at 10am; please have your proxy vote or apologies to the club in before December 6.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, November 18: Joanne Townsend, Pam Staier (17) defeated Peter Smith, John Jones

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(13); Mick de’Vries, Joan Mercer (160 def Ray Downing, Bev Harrop (15). Winners were Joanne and Pam. Saturday, November 21 & Sunday 22: A very busy weekend for Tully Bowls Club for the Tully Men’s Classic. Beautiful weather after the rain when 16 teams played five games of 16 ends over the two days. Eventual Winners were Mick deVries, Ian Humphries, Morrie Hetherton, David Leach (84 points); second G Torrisii, T Garate, G Wegert, K Wegert (70.5 points); third - Shane McInerey, Tony Burns, Wayne Petrohilos, M Greenwood (67 points).

Special thanks to our sponsors: Tully Sugar, IGA, Meat at Phil’s Tully, Top Hotel and Neil Morris. Special thanks to Avis Ray and the Ladies for their great effort in catering for this big event and Bar workers Ray Downing,Gordon Williams and John Brown, and the BBQ Man John Taylor! Special thanks also to John Taylor, Ray Downing and Ronnie French for having the gardens,lawns and green in top condition. Special thanks to Rod Bradley for organising this great event.

Tuesday, November 24, Ladies Xmas Bowls Day: Many thanks to all the clubs that supported us on Tuesday. Special mention of Innisfail and Ingham Clubs on nominating so many players. Fourteen teams of Triples played 14 ends (that’s enough in hot conditions).

Winning team - Elsa Piotto, Del Steve, Karin Rostoll; second team - Louise Hoskins, Joanne Townsend, Bev Eddleston; Sportsman Prize - Pat Miguel, Diane O’brien, Annette Gauci. The Ladies enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea (we do have some good cooks in Tully!) followed by the cent sale. Prize for Best Dressed Xmas costume went to Coral Gard. This event was a very enjoyable day. Cheers!

Innisfail Bowls Club features on The Bowls Show TV program THE experience of Gordon Goes and Don Lowe, along with newcomers Kevin Bliss and Squeak Malcolmson saw them finish as outright winners at last Thursday’s social bowls.

Last Friday afternoon, a great display of controlled draw bowling saw Alf Strano and Alf Siliato convincing winners over Doug Juhas and Snow Clark in the Club Pairs. They now advance to the final to be played against Chris McCaffery and George Edgerton.

Club President Alf Strano featured as the Local Club Legend on Sunday afternoon’s episode of The Bowls Show which aired on Channel 7Two. The Bowls Show segment featured footage and interviews of club members, as well as activities of Innisfail Bowls club, with special mention of the works being carried out to stabilise the riverbank.

Please check the notice board for any upcoming club games to be played.

Members are reminded the club’s Christmas Goose and social break-up will be held on Sunday, December 20.

Innisfail Bowls Club Men’s President Alf Strano who was filmed last month featured as the Local Club Legend of The Bowls Show which aired on Channel 7plus on Sunday

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respected past member of Noorla Ladies Bowls Club with the playing of the Myrtle Lynch Memorial Trophy for Consistency Singles. To the lovely Lynch family, Linda, Chris and Pennelope, it's always a pleasure to have your company for this event and a heartfelt thanks to your continued support and the beautiful and thoughtful gifts you generously donate and present to our winners and runners up each year.

Championship Fours Runners Up: Carla Pizzi, Sue Pizzi, Mia Bandiera, Carol Ellems Winners: Chris Hewett, Rosemary Rose, Vanda Raiteri, Carmen Cobb Noorla Bowls Winner Presentation Of Trophies Championship Pairs Afternoon Runners Up: Chris Hewett, Vanda Raiteri Winners: Rosemary Rose, Carmen Cobb Championship Singles Runners Up: Mia Bandiera Winner: Carmen Cobb

Ann Rule and Eileen Hamann defeated Pam Anderson and Dell Steve in the final to be crowned Innisfail Ladies 2020 Edgerton Three Bowl Pairs champions

Innisfail Ladies Bowls MANY Innisfail ladies enjoyed the hospitality of Tully Bowls Club at their Christmas break up function on Tuesday. Despite the heat, 42 ladies played seven rinks of triple capped off with a lavish afternoon tea and Christmas gifts in the cent sale.

On Wednesday, two social games of bowls were played in Innisfail in overcast and pleasant weather conditions. Eileen Hamann, Jan Edgerton, Marg Hesp and Ann Rule 20 defeated Louise Hoskins, Bev Anderson, Dell Steve and Marcia Ryall 9. Pam Anderson, Sue Morrison, Helen Paterson and Catharina Cook 18 defeated Lyn Stevenson, Diana O’Brien, Dian Catelan and Jan Dunn 12.

Innisfail ladies will be hosting players from Far North clubs next Wednesday at their annual Christmas break up, while Innisfail Bowls Club Presentation Day is set down for Sunday, December 20.

B Grade Singles Runner Up: Rosemary Rose Winner: Sue Pizzi Myrtle Lynch Memorial Trophy for Consistency Singles Runner Up: Chris Hewett Winner: Carmen Cobb Congratulations to the First and Second place getters for the afternoon’s play. Winners Maria Spano, Janice Casanovas, Janese Craven. Runners Up Serafina Di Bella, Beverley Eddleston, Kay Rotondo.

Competition Results: Final Consistency Singles, Tuesday, November 1: C Cobb 150 (d) C Hewett 70.

Date Claimers: Aldo Scarrone Memorial/Christmas Party, Sunday, December 20.

Next Committee Meeting: AGM Wednesday, December 4 commencing at 9.00am followed by Monthly Committee Meeting and Christmas Luncheon; venue to be advised.

Noorla Bowls Winners Championship Pairs

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls

THE last day of official Ladies’ Social Mixed Bowls this year was held on Wednesday, November 25. The Ladies’ Club shall now be in recess until February 2021 but members are more than welcome to continue to use the green for self-organized games in the interim.

On Wednesday, November 18, Noorla hosted its annual Presentation of Trophies afternoon and shared a nice afternoon of friendly bowling and friendship with both Macknade and Ingham Clubs, prior to honouring the winners and runners up of the 2020 competition events. Special thanks to Mary Fraser for donating the Runners Up Prize and to President Vanda Raiteri for donating the Winners Prize.

Once again this year, Noorla Ladies paid special tribute to the late Myrtle Lynch, a well remembered and

Noorla Bowls Winner B Grade Singles

Silkwood Clay Target EVENT 1: 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto - Atherton Tableland 25/25 25/25 AA - 1st: Barry Lansdown - Silkwood 25/25 25/25 AA - 1st: Paul Crapella - Silkwood 25/25 25/25 A - 1st: Peter Robertson - Silkwood 25/25 25/25 B - 1st: Frank Nunan - Atherton Tableland 22/25 22/25 B - 1st: Sandra Crapella - Silkwood 22/25 22/25 C - 1st: Jackson Fahlstrom - Atherton Tableland 22/25 22/25

Noorla Bowls Winners Championship Fours

Event 2: 45 Target Medley AA - 1st: Angelo Russo - Silkwood 74/75 74/75 AA - 2nd: Kristin Williams - Cooktown 72/75 72/75 A - 1st: George Bugeja - Silkwood 116/125 69/75 47/50 A - 2nd: Greg Braid - Atherton Tableland 112/125 69/75 43/50 B - 1st: Sandra Crapella - Silkwood 89/100 65/75 24/25

Noorla Bowls Winner A Grade Singles

Noorla Bowls Winner Consistency Singles

C - 2nd: Bradley Price - Atherton Tableland 56/75 56/75 Event 3: 30 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Duncan Sutherland - Silkwood 88/90 88/90 AA - 2nd: Mark Stella - Silkwood 106/111 85/90 21/21 A - 1st: Alan Poggioli - Atherton Tableland 84/90 84/90 A - 2nd: Andrew Casella - Atherton Tableland 80/90 80/90 B - 1st: Alf Strano - Silkwood 84/90 84/90 B - 2nd: Mario Raccanello - Silkwood 81/90 81/90

Event 4: 15 Pair Double Rise AA - 1st: Mark Stella - Silkwood 28/30 28/30 AA - 2nd: Kristin Williams - Cooktown 25/30 25/30 A - 1st: Andrew Casella - Atherton Tableland 24/30 24/30 A - 2nd: George Bugeja - Silkwood 22/30 22/30 B - 1st: Sandra Crapella - Silkwood 22/30 22/30 B - 2nd: Peter Vit - Atherton Tableland 21/30 21/30

B - 2nd: Mario Raccanello - Silkwood 87/100 65/75 22/25

C - 1st: Jackson Fahlstrom - Atherton Tableland 81/90 81/90

C - 1st: Emma Thurston - Silkwood 16/30 16/30

C - 1st: Jackson Fahlstrom - Atherton Tableland 60/75 60/75

C - 2nd: Emma Thurston - Silkwood 64/90 64/90

C - 2nd: Jackson Fahlstrom - Atherton Tableland 15/30 15/30

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Cassowary Coast players feature in Open Women's softball team who claimed Queensland Cup title MARIA GIRGENTI EL ARISH Strikers players Syren Letizia and Jasmine Sichter were part of the Far North Queensland Open Women's softball team which returned from Rockhampton as Queensland Cup winners (Mack Gilley Memorial Trophy) and Country Cup champions (Loff Trophy) at the Queensland Championships held from October 16-18.

It was an extraordinary achievement and historic win, especially after having never won the Queensland Cup title. The team featured a mix of young and older experienced players with half the team under the age of 17. With the more experienced players acting as mentors, many of the young guns were able to produce some fantastic softball to help secure the thrilling 2-1 win against Redlands.

Syren Letizia and Jasmine Sichter, aged 16 stepped up and played alongside top Queensland/Australian representative players and this experience for both girls combined with winning the championship has spurred them on to continue training hard.

In September El Arish Strikers and Cairns combined with Townsville and competed in the Under 16 State Softball Championships in Noosa.

The Under 16s placed sixth overall and were awarded the Luchterhand trophy for the country division of the competition. Naudia Liddle, Chelsea Zonta, Zoe Waters and Sasha-May Flegler from El Arish Strikers were members of this team.

A special mention to Sasha-May who was named in the Under 16s Queensland Training Squad in recognition of her performance at the tournament.

Chelsea Zonta and Zoe Waters stepped up again to gain valuable experience in the Under 18s Women's State Tournament which was held from October 4-6 in Toowoomba.

El Arish Strikers, Cairns and Noosa all combined to play in the Championships representing Far North Queensland/Noosa districts.

This combined team took on the best in the state and achieved sixth position in A division. It was an impressive result considering it was a combined team with team members having never played alongside each other before and half of the team were under 15 years of age.

Cassowary Coast girls Syren Letizia, Zoe Waters, Chelsea Zonta, Clara Cini and Jasmine Sichter who competed in Under 18s softball tournament in Toowoomba

Assistant manager Jo Sichter, Jasmine Sichter, team manager Sharon Letizia, Syren Letizia, coach Joyce Lester and assistant coach Liz Fresser with the Open Women's softball team who won the Queensland Cup title.

Photo: Softball Queensland The three-day competition saw some exceptional pitching from Tully’s own Jasmine Sichter ably supported by Syren Letizia who put in a solid performance with the bat.

Team manager Sharon Letizia said she couldn't have been prouder of Striker’s young guns, Zoe Waters, Chelsea Zonta, and Clara Cini who stepped up

Coach Joyce Lester, players Syren Letizia, Jasmine Sichter and assistant coach Liz Fresser at the North Queensland Open Women's softball championships in Rockhampton

to play some outstanding softball and cemented the region's ability to produce quality sporting stars.

The Strikers have commenced their Far North season playing Friday nights and Saturdays in the Cairns competition in Edmonton. It's not too late to play as there are still positions available in the Men's, Women's A & B and Under 17s teams.

Strikers Softball Club ranges from the southern suburbs of Cairns down to Cardwell including all places in between and participates in the Far North Queensland competition in Cairns.

A traditionally strong club in fast pitch one they have a very talented junior base coming through which will ensure the Strikers play a major role in Far North Queensland softball for quite some time.

Strikers Softball Club currently train at El Arish grounds on Tuesdays from 4.30pm - 6.00pm, and for further information please contact Shane Waters on 0437 713 405.

The club wants to attract more players to the game and to compete, as there is the potential to fill a whole team of Cassowary Coast representative players.

The club has access to top coaching from Far North Queensland representative coaches Liz Fresser and Joyce Lester who have helped develop an impressive number of Queensland and Australian players.

The local competition also needs more support from businesses and the community. The future is looking very promising and just like many travelling teams from the Cassowary Coast, car-pooling is available.

Team manager Sharon Letizia said many team members have been named in the Queensland Heat Squad and Under 23s Queensland Training squads.

It is expected a decision will be made on the final Queensland selection in early 2021, and the club is keeping their fingers crossed for Striker players Sasha-May Flegler (Under 16s) and Syren Letizia (Under 18s and Under 23s).

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Fast paced action between Mayhem and Fresh Yellow in the Division 1 netball grand final

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Coach Leisa Spinella and assistant coach Olivia Walker with Mayhem team who defeated Fresh Yellow in the Division 1 grand final to claim their first ever title

Mayhem in upset win over Fresh Yellow to claim first Division 1 netball title

INNISFAIL and District Netball Association ended their season with their grand finals and awards presentation held recently at Bessie Spiller Courts.

Good Counsel Primary School's Lightning team finished undefeated and were crowned Under 12s grand final champions with a 26-7 victory over Radiant Life College to claim their second consecutive title.

The GCP team wanted to thank their dedicated coach Hayley Russell along with Principal Liam Kenny and staff members Mrs Caltabiano, Maree Helm, Amanda Speziali, Amanda Hurney and Louise Wone for coming along to cheer them on.

In the highly anticipated Division 1 grand final between Mayhem and Fresh Yellow, it was anyone's game at half time with Fresh Yellow leading by 13-12.

After the end of the third quarter, Mayhem fought back to lead by 21-15 and then went on to cause an upset with a 31-20 victory, ending Fresh Yellow's three-year winning streak.

In the past 11 years, Fresh Yellow have only been defeated twice but this year it was Mayhem's time to shine with impressive goal shooting by Francesca Musumeci.

Most of the Mayhem girls have been playing since the age of six, and with their teammates since the age

of 12 with all but two in Year 12 who have graduated and will be moving away next year to pursue their university studies. The team was coached by Leisa Spinella and Olivia Walker as assistant coach.

Hippie Jippies proved too strong with a 25-15 win over Sharks in the Under 16 final, while it was a much closer affair in the Division 2 final with Roscoes running out 23-20 winners over Pizzos.

Players of the Final trophies were awarded to Meg Hurney (Under 12), Michaela Evans (Under 16), Bella Mitchell (Division 2) and Francesca Musumeci (Division 1).

Maddison Lenyk from Radiant Life College was the 12 & Under Player of the Year, while it was a tie in 16 & Under Junior Player of the Year between Olivia Mizzi and Kimberley Bryant from Sharks and Rachel Lyons from Surge took out the Senior Player of the Year award.

Teresa Garnett, Simon Whatling, Kellie Page, Michelle Hogan, Tess Wilson, Bella Poljak, Nikki Whalin and Annette Lyons who umpired the finals were also acknowledged for their efforts.

This year's awards were scaled down due to COVID-19 and Innisfail was one of only a few associations in Queensland who decided were able to continue with shortened seasons.

Members of the executive committee Christine May-

er, Tanya Pensini, Cherie Fapani, Kimberley Ganley, Maddie Lizzio, Michelle Hogan, Leisa Spinella and Kylie Wilson were acknowledged, as well as committee members Alana Moyle, Deb Zanoletti, Jenny Jones, Kellie Harrison, Taryn Bird, Paula Spokes, Trudy Destro and Ange Wilkins with the presentation of a special plaque on behalf of members and players.

Good Counsel Primary School's Lightning team claimed the Under 12s title for the second consecutive year

Roscoes were crowned Division 2 champions with a nail-biting win over Pizzos in the grand final

Hippie Jippies were the Under 16s champions after defeating Sharks in the grand final

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The hardworking committee were thanked along with players and volunteers who were managers, coaches, scorers, umpires, canteen workers, supporters and those responsible for implementing COVID-19 protocols and weekly reporting.

The association in conjunction with Brothers Leagues Football Club was successful in securing a grant for a female amenities facility with change rooms, showers and toilets to support female participation in netball and rugby league which has been completed and is expected to be officially opened in early 2021.

IDNA will hold their AGM on December 7 at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13-17 Donald Street starting at 5.30pm. All positions will become vacant and nomination forms are available by emailing: secretary.idna1@gmail.com, with nominations to be submitted no later than 5.00pm on Saturday, December 5.

For further information, please send an email to: president.idna@gmail.com, via mobile: 0407 676 187 or by visiting Innisfail & District Netball Facebook page.

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Origin: will they ever get it?

“HONESTLY, this Qld side is the worst team in the history of Origin,” gloated former Blues skipper Paul Gallen. And with that comment, he ensured that for the rest of his dumb Blues life that he will always be known as the tool that made a victory speech sound even sweeter. When the wash up is all done, with all the dissecting that will take place after this classic, it must be said that Qld were given next to no hope of winning a game, let alone the series. Game 1 provided us a platform, but don’t forget the importance of how our young guys went. Brad Fittler was adamant that all they had to do was turn up and the shield would be theirs, but someone forgot to tell the baby Maroons.

We can go on for eternity about how we did it, but it boils down to just one man, the Master coach Wayne Bennett. Let me explain why he is THE man. He first coached Origin in the 80s, when the concept was in its infancy trying to gain public acceptance. This story goes deeper than him, it’s the core of what Origin is all about.

Years ago, when the great Arthur Beetson was in his late 30s and was on his final tour of his rugby league

El Arish Golf ONCE again, a great run both 'literally' and weather-wise for our three comps last week. Tuesday's Stableford had a great win for Hipas Donald who came in on 40, followed by Kim Robertson on 36. NTPs won by Frank Tomasino taking the All-In on #4/13, Colleen Ingold taking the Ladies on #5/14 and the Approach

life, the footy powers decided that in the newly formed Origin, games between NSW and Qld in 1980 would have players represent their own state. On opening night at Lang Park, Qld needed someone to authenticate the match, so enter the great man from Roma.

Many pundits did not believe this model would work as players would be forced to play against team mates.

Well, that notion was thrown out the window when Artie laid the smacketh down on club teammate Mick Cronin. All the players stood back in surprise as the NSW team didn’t really take the game seriously, but for the Queenslanders, this was on like Donkey Kong.

Well, on that night, Wayne Bennett was in attendance and saw first hand what this game could do for Qld rugby league.

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Blues, because in my opinion, “the 2020 NSW side is most stupid one I have ever seen.” Put that in your pipe and smoke it bro.

A special shout out this week goes to a former student for who I had the pleasure of enhancing his journey. Biggest congratulations to Rhys Davies for his impending 2021 School Captain gig. A fine dude who is well deserved to take the mantle as the Tully State High School Captain. Also a special mention to my niece Brooke Tongalea for receiving the Sports Captain role. The persons behind these special people are worthy of their roles they played in getting them to dance. Congrats to one Marissa Davies and my face Lauanne Muriata. These women empower everyone around them, and I am so honoured to call both family.

People often don’t understand the saying “They don’t get it” or why are we this passionate about our maroons. It's got nothing to do with who we have available, it's about the jersey and the struggle of our Qld past in rugby league that fought for recognition. Will they ever get it? No, because you have idiots like Gallen saying this is the worst team ever. That remark right there is why they will never understand, why we can pick anyone in our jersey and still grow another foot to do something special. We blooded 14 players this series, while NSW virtually had the Kangaroos team wearing Blue the whole time.

Cameron Munster deserved the Wally Lewis medal because he had such an influence on the whole series, but I thought Jake Friend and Welch were our unsung heroes. But to jump on the bandwagon of the winning team, how good was Harry Grant. This debut had to be the best first up game in 40 years of Origin. The loss of Tedesco was a big one, but Cutho could’ve turned the game on his own. I have nothing but laughter for those

Shot on #9/18 taken by a Townsville visitor, Denis Lambrose.

Thursday Sporter's played the 2nd 9-Stroke, with results as follows: Winner Kevin Kelly 24, 2nd Jan Richards 27 and 3rd Nigel Piner 28. NTP results: Jake Perkins surely had his eye in taking #11, #16 and #17, Gavin Camilleri #12, Kevin Kelly #13 and the Cash Pin on #14 Lindsey Perkins.

Saturday’s Mixed Foursomes Event,

Harry Grant: How good was this dude.

sponsored by Caryl Lavell and Frank Tomasino, proved a most enjoyable day, with nine teams heading out for a shotgun 27-hole start at 10am.

After the final figures were deduced, the results were: Winners for the Gross and Nett: Kelly Cavallaro and Troy Kopp with 103. R/UP Gross: Arthur Hamilton and Hipas Donald 103.6. Fourth - Liz and Paul Marland 104. Fifth - Colleen Ingold and Lloyd Brazier 104.5. Sixth -

Wayne Bolton and Rhonda Bliss 105.

Seventh - Jo Bishop and Neil Wormsley 106. Eighth - Fran Lomas and Joe James 112.5. Ninth - Lisa Spiegler and David Wylie 113.5. We all thanked Caryl & Frank for their generous trophies.

This Saturday is our Medal of Medals playoff for our 2020 Season. Times: 12.00 Rego; 12.15 Draw; 12.30 Tee-Off. Good luck to all players.

Innisfail junior golfer Caine Cockle is winner of Maurie Jarrott Wednesday Allsporters Consistency Series INNISFAIL Golf Club’s course is in great shape thanks to the club's tireless volunteers who look after the course and clubhouse. They do an awesome job and comments received from visitors to the course are a credit to all their hard work.

Wednesday Allsporters Caine Cockle is Maurie Jarrott Wednesday Allsporters Consistency Series winner as the club's youngest member had the best total points over the men for eight rounds, while Rod Ingram ran a close second.

MJCS Results 1st - Caine Cockle Jnr 156pts 2nd - Rod Ingram - 154pts Friday 9-Hole Comp Ron Ingram was in the hunt for the Maurie Jarrott

Friday competition Consistency Series, but in extenuating circumstances he had to play with different clubs in the final round and just missed out from winner Bryce Hoad.

1st - Bryce Hoad - 160pts 2nd - Rod Ingram - 158pts A field of 35 players took part in the 18-hole Peak Aviation Stableford and they needed to shoot better than 36 points to get into the rundown.

The best of the morning groups was club captain Luke Peters on 37 points, however even that effort didn't get him amongst the prizes.

There were seven players tied on 37 points and most of them from the afternoon groups. The best of the ladies was Glynnis McGrath on 38 points and Kevin Walsh was next

best on 39 points.

The countback was between Geoff Johnston and Jim Ferguson who both tied on 41 points.

1st - Geoff Johnston 41pts c/b 2nd - Jim Ferguson 41pts NTPs 1 & 10 - Paul Tattam 2 & 11 - Kevin Walsh 3 & 12 - Lance Masina 4 & 13 - Glynnis McGrath/ Geoff Johnston 5 & 14 - Jake Cockle 6 & 15 - Colin Lyons 7 & 16 - Aman Singh 8 & 17 9 & 18 - John Lombardi Junior Golf Innisfail juniors had their end of year break up on Sunday where they played a 3 ball Ambrose with drawn partners followed by plenty of water

fun.

For further information on events and updates, please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page.

Upcoming Events Wednesday competition - from 12.00pm; groups of four permitted Friday competition from 12.00pm; groups of four permitted Saturday competition Top End Apps Stableford - 7.30am and 12.00pm tee off IGC AGM - November 28 at 9.00am Survivor Golf 2 Person Ambrose - December 5 (SOLD OUT) Barrier Reef Motel Sponsor Day - December 12 - Junior Tee off 7.30am - Senior Tee Off; 10.30am Shotgun Start

Caine Cockle, 18-Hole Nett winner at Mount Garnet Junior Open last month, has now won the Maurie Jarrott Wednesday Allsporters Consistency Series

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Innisfail Tigers Soccer Club awards presentation MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL Tigers Soccer Club capped off a successful year with their awards presentation held recently at Goondi Sporting Complex which included a huge inflatable soccer structure to keep the youngsters occupied and concluded with a sausage sizzle.

The Tigers Under 11/12s team had to forfeit one game but finished the season as Minor premiers and then went into the Johnstone River Football grand final where they had a dominant 4-0 win against Boogan Stars 1 at Silkwood to claim the premiership title.

Coach Renzo Franco praised his team for a fantastic season and said everyone listened and played to the tactics and plan each week, displayed great sportsmanship, great talent and structure.

The Under 6s were coached by Steven Tanti, Michael Jackson and Rebecca Sapuppo, Under 7s: Sharna Toolen and Stephen Pensini, Under 8s: Dan Bradford and Jason Sapuppo, Under 9/10s: Leo Di Carlo and Under 11/12s: Renzo Franco.

Club president Steven Tanti thanked the dedication and hard work of his committee Sharna Toolen, Sharon Bradford and Jason Sapuppo, as well as all the players, parents, coaches, managers, assistant coaches, volunteers and sponsors, especially during such a challenging year.

Innisfail Tigers had close to 80 players registered with a great turnout of 20 players in Under 6s and although numbers in Under 7s were down, there were two Under 8s teams and numbers in Under 9/10s saw them close to fielding two teams.

Under 10s players Luca Franco, Nate Pensini, William Toolen and Archie Ingram who stepped up to play in the Under 11/12s team were recognised for their efforts, as well as three Under 6s players who stepped

Innisfail Tigers Soccer Club President Steven Tanti congratulates major award winners Chaise Di Carlo, Luca Franco and Jason Schramm. Absent: Sharon Bradford up to play in Under 7s due to a shortage of players.

The Best and Fairest awards and Most Improved trophies were also selected by each of the team coach-

Coach Renzo Franco with members of the Innisfail Tigers Under 11/12s team who defeated Boogan 1 in the grand final to claim the Johnstone River Football premiership

es and awarded to those players who have shown the most improvement over the season.

The Loth Family Trophy - Most Promising Under 10/11 Player, skills based and awarded to the most promising junior player, was presented to Chaise Di Carlo.

The Steven Corica Trophy - Most Promising Player, donated by one of Innisfail Tigers’ most celebrated players Steven Corica, and awarded to the most talented player from the Under 12/13 age group, was presented to Luca Franco.

Chaise Di Carlo was the recipient of the Mick Osborne Memorial Trophy, in memory of the Tigers foundation member and which recognises a player from any age group who has had an outstanding year.

The Pam Anderson Memorial Trophy for Sportsmanship, in memory of long serving Tigers secretary and life member Pam Anderson, was presented to Jason Schramm.

Sharon Bradford was the worthy recipient of the Deluxe Trophies Club Person Trophy, awarded to the Club Person of the Year and designed to recognise efforts of people who contribute to the club's success.

Nominees may be players and club volunteers, including coaches, parents, referees or club administrators.

Bradford was absent but had the award presented to her at a private function at Brothers Leagues Club with all the coaches present.

Trophy award winners: Under 6 Coaches Award - Hayden Bradford, Ricki Di Carlo and Lucas Tanti Under 7 Coaches Award: Noah Pensini and Jake Toolen Under 8 Coaches Award: Jake Makings and Sam Costello Under 9 Coaches Award: Addler Ingram Under 10 Coaches Award: Amelia Mahoney Under 11/12 Best and Fairest: Karina Guglielmi Most Improved: Jason Schramm Coach’s Award - Nate Pensini

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Innisfail players shine at FNQ Football awards in Cairns MARIA GIRGENTI THE best players in Far North Queensland Football Premier League were recognised at their annual gala awards presentation held recently at Oaks Cairns Hotel.

Despite the added challenges of COVID-19, Innisfail United Football Club capped off a memorable season with five of their members recognised with prestigious individual awards for sporting excellence.

Ricky Tuigaloa was awarded Premier Men's Golden Boot, Jacob Vecchio named Reserve Men's Player of the Year, Jordyn Howell took out the Premier Women's Player of the Year, Yoel Jogiono won Premier Men's Golden Gloves and Hayden Darveniza was named Premier Men's Coach of the Year.

The Players of the Year in each division are determined by a 3-2-1 points system awarded by the referees each game and the player with the highest total takes out the award. The Golden Glove and Coach of the Year awards are determined by the Premier league's coaches.

There are only four awards in the Premier Men's division and Innisfail picked up three of those four individual awards, a fantastic achievement for the club.

Innisfail United Club president Paulo Di Carlo who attended the presentation said for the club to win five awards was a great indication of the respect shown by coaches and players in the FNQ football community and he couldn't be prouder.

Attacking mid-fielder Jordyn Howell said she was surprised when her name was called out as the winner of Premier Women's MVP but was thrilled with the recognition as it gave her confidence in her game performance.

After a slow start and taking time to bond, Innisfail's Premier Women's team finished sixth and Howell scored four goals throughout the season.

This is her second year back playing for Innisfail United Premier Women's team after spending six months on a nursing studies/soccer scholarship in USA where she played for Culver-Stockton College's Wildcats team in Missouri.

Howell, aged 19 has been playing soccer since Under 5/6s starting with Innisfail Tigers then Centre of

Excellence and FNQ Heat in Cairns and played soccer for Eastern Suburbs in Brisbane for two years.

In 2013, Howell was part of the Under 13s Australian futsal team and played in the Under 15s Queensland girls soccer team in 2015.

For the next three years, Howell has plans to focus on full time work and her nursing studies but is hoping to pull on the red and white Innisfail jersey again next season and play in the Premier Women's team.

The stalwart of the club who has 20 years of coaching experience behind him said it was nice to be respected by your peers and fellow coaches.

"Innisfail United is thriving with healthy numbers and to have both Premier Men's and Reserves teams reach the finals, as well as these individual awards are a real testament to the strength of the club."

Premier Women's coach and Premier Men's goalkeeper Yoel Jogiono, who has been with the club for two years said his award was completely unexpected but said he it was a great feeling to be appreciated by his fellow colleagues and coaching community.

He said his team had a strong start to the season which really helped towards the end.

"It made a huge difference having the same core group of players for team consistency, fluency and chemistry, as this was something we struggled with last year."

"We had some strong games against some of the top teams which really boosted the team's self-confidence, and we can only build on this next season."

Jogiono said he is excited about the future of the game as Innisfail has a strong base with lots of young talent coming up through the ranks.

"It's a great family club to be a part of and I believe the way football is headed in Far North Queensland the game will be even stronger over the next few years."

Ricky Taigaloa, who has been playing for the club for four years won the Premier Men's Golden Boot award scoring 12 goals in the FNQ Football competition. The Vanuatuan flyer tied with Crios O'Hare from Edge Hill for the award.

Jacob Vecchio who won Reserves Player of the Year has been part of Innisfail United for over 10 years. For the past three or four years, he has been a consistent player giving 110% every week in different teams and come very close to winning this award so this was a fitting result.

In his first year as Innisfail's Premier Men's coach, Hayden Darveniza took out the Premier Men's Coach of the Year award which he said was totally unexpected.

Innisfail United Football Club President Paulo Di Carlo (left) congratulated Jordyn Howell, Hayden Darveniza and Yoel Jogiono on their FNQ Football awards

Jacob Vecchio was named Reserve Men's Player of the Year at FNQ Football annual presentation held in Cairns

Ricky Tuigaloa (right) in action for Innisfail United was the joint winner of Premier Men's Golden Boot award scoring 12 goals in the season

SPORT 38 | Local judokas win medals at North Queensland Judo Championships in Innisfail Wet Tropic Times

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Judo Club recently hosted the North Queensland Judo Championships, their first event post-COVID-19 held at their ‘Dojo’, Pavilion 1, Innisfail Showgrounds.

The Judo Queensland event was Round 5 of 6 of the North Queensland Regional circuit.

A total of 86 judokas took to the tatami to contest a range of age and weight divisions with 30 of those from the Innisfail club. All competitors had good fights and even backed up from fights with quite a few judokas stepping up to fight in higher age and weight groups from senior boys/ girls up to cadets and juniors moving up to seniors.

The club welcomed judokas from Coral Coast Judo Club Mossman, Cairns Northern Beaches JC, Cairns Judo Club, Castle Hill JC Townsville PCYC JC and Mackay Kodokan JC. There were many Wazaris, Golden Scores and Ippons throughout the competition followed by the awards presentation which were done by referee and Cairns Judo Club President Mara Ballarini, Sensei Ricky Bruschi from Innisfail and Jeff Anderson President of Coral Coast Judo Club.

Innisfail judoka per-

formed well in the North Queensland Judo Championships and many finished on the podium with medals including 10 gold and silver and five bronze, while Noah Zieth (Mat 2) and Riley De Brincat (Mat 1) were awarded Judoka of the Day and Tom Willie Throw of the Day (Mat 2).

In Junior Boys and Girls/Mon Stars, Georgia McTaggart was presented with the Rising Star award on Mat 1 and Darcy Tew on Mat 2.

Once members reach Cadet level and upwards, they are also encouraged to get involved with refereeing and several of them put their knowledge and skills into practice during this tournament.

Rob McIntosh from Coral Coast Judo Club and Francis Newman from Cairns Judo Club were also acknowledged for achieving their referee grading to B Class State Level which means they can referee at State Judo competitions.

Results were as follows: Mons - Under 23kg 3rd: Darcy Tew Mons - Under 30kg 2nd: Darcy Tew Junior Girls - Medium weight 1st: Georgia McTaggart 2nd: Charli-Rose Nurzenski

Friday, November 27, 2020

Innisfail Judo Club members who competed in the North Queensland Judo Championships

Innisfail Judo Club members who competed in the North Queensland Judo Championships Juniors Mixed - Under 40kg 1st: Georgia McTaggart 2nd: Charli-Rose Nurzenski 3rd: Patrick Cannon Junior Men - Under 66kg 1st: Ben Sultana 2nd: Noah Zieth Senior Boys - Lightweight 1st: Jonathan De Brincat Senior Boys - Medium weight 3rd: Sean How Kee (first

tournament) Senior Boys - Heavyweight 1st: Seth Leaver Senior Men - Lightweight 1st: Noah Zieth Senior Men - Middleweight 1st: Tom Willie 2nd: Cedric Valentine Senior Girls - Medium weight 1st: Lily De Brincat Senior Girls - Half Heavyweight

2nd: Cienna Leaver Senior Girl - Heavyweight 2nd: Jade Banno Cadet Men - Under 60kg 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat 3rd: Ryan Pedrola Cadet Women - Under 57kg 2nd: Paige De Brincat Cadet Women - Under 70kg 1st: Jade Banno No Limits 1st: Jack Zieth 3rd: Riley De Brincat Club President Paul De Brincat wanted to thank all judokas who competed especially those

Coby De Brincat and Ryan Pedrola battle it out on the mats

Innisfail's Cienna Leaver in her bout with Harper Barker from Cairns Judo Club

who travelled, parents, families, supporters and all members who volunteered their time to assist in the canteen and parents who donated home baked goods, as well as all scoring officials, referees, coaches and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help organise, set up and clean up.

Despite COVID-19, numbers at the club have remained steady with 48 members from Mon Stars to adults. The club will hold a grading class soon and a Come and Try Day to encourage more numbers in Mon Stars and Juniors (aged 9 and under) groups.

Lily De Brincat from Innisfail up against Nanami Anderson from Coral Coast Judo Club

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Fishing News

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CAMP OVEN’S BACK IN STOCK!

RoLy Newton

info@ccin.com.au

September fishing competition winner Caleb recieving his tackleworld voucher WEATHER conditions were a little rough to allow boats to travel out wide over last weekend, however the winds dropped off on Tuesday allowing ideal boating

LUCINDA

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER FRI 27

SAT 28

SUN 29

MON 30

TUE 1

WED 2

THU 3

1:29 am 7:40 am 1:36 pm 7:19 pm 1:45 am 8:08 am 2:02 pm 7:39 pm 2:02 am 8:35 am 2:28 pm 7:57 pm 2:19 am 9:03 am 2:56 pm 8:15 pm 2:37 am 9:33 am 3:27 pm 8:36 pm 2:58 am 10:07 am 4:05 pm 9:02 pm 3:22 am 10:48 am 4:59 pm 9:33 pm

0.82m 2.84m 1.37m 2.69m 0.8m 2.91m 1.42m 2.6m 0.8m 2.95m 1.47m 2.5m 0.8m 2.96m 1.53m 2.4m 0.82m 2.95m 1.61m 2.3m 0.87m 2.91m 1.7m 2.18m 0.96m 2.84m 1.79m 2.05m

conditions. Reports coming back of the boats that travelled out to the shelf were of big schools of yellowfin tuna and some very nice wahoo. A group of keen local divers travelled out from Cooktown and reported similar results finding good numbers of dogtooth tuna, yellowfin and wahoo. They even managed to tag and release a good sized black marlin.

Closer in around the main reefs and the islands, there have been vast schools of bluefin and mack tuna and some nice spanish mackerel and cobia.

The main reefs continue to fish well for coral trout and mixed bags of assorted emperors and sweetlip. We also found plenty of undersized red emperor around the reef drop offs; luckily these fish release well.

Bait fishing around the islands and inshore reefs has also been productive, with good numbers of grass sweetlip and some nice island trout. There have also been some good grunter and fingermark caught around the Hinchinbrook region either side of the larger afternoon and evening tide.

I found the fishing in the estuaries reasonably tough over the weekend, especially during the early part of the morning. We did manage to catch a few jacks during the last of the run out and the first of the run in which was in the early part of the afternoon. Talking to other boaties at the ramp, they reported similar results with the jacks, just not biting early morning but enjoying good results in the afternoon run in. There were also some big queenfish and trevally slashing bait during the rising tide.

Well the young and fit had a ball over the weekend

JOHNSTONE RIVER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

FRI 27

SAT 28

SUN 29

MON 30

TUE 1

WED 2

THU 3

2:10 am 8:01 am 2:22 pm 7:40 pm 2:28 am 8:28 am 2:51 pm 7:58 pm 2:44 am 8:53 am 3:18 pm 8:15 pm 3:00 am 9:19 am 3:46 pm 8:31 pm 3:18 am 9:47 am 4:19 pm 8:50 pm 3:41 am 10:19 am 4:57 pm 9:11 pm 4:08 am 10:59 am 5:48 pm 9:30 pm

0.78m 2.47m 1.27m 2.36m 0.75m 2.53m 1.32m 2.27m 0.74m 2.57m 1.37m 2.19m 0.74m 2.6m 1.42m 2.1m 0.74m 2.59m 1.48m 2.02m 0.77m 2.56m 1.55m 1.92m 0.84m 2.51m 1.63m 1.81m

with several groups managing some very big jungle perch and plenty of sooty grunter caught while hiking into the back country sweet water. With several of the JPs in the mid to high 40s and one over 50cm, these are real trophy fish. Congratulations, all fish were carefully released.

At this early stage of the week the forecast is for the wind to drop down to 10 to 15 knots during Saturday and 5 to 10 knots on Sunday. Hopefully this prediction will hold and let boats travel out to the main reefs. As you have read the fishing has been good.

Closer in around the islands I would concentrate on either side of that early morning high tide, fishing for grass sweetlip, trout and grunter. Those into high speed spinning should have a ball with the large numbers of tuna about and there have been a few grey mackerel starting to be seen around the headlands.

Either side of the early morning high tide will also suit fishing for grunter around the edge of the coastal flats and in the creeks.

Lastly those addicted to barra will be heading to Tinaroo; either side of the full moon is an ideal time to chase a metery.

Good Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

HULL HEADS

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER FRI 27

SAT 28

SUN 29

MON 30

TUE 1

WED 2

THU 3

1:30 am 7:48 am 1:27 pm 7:31 pm 1:47 am 8:16 am 1:51 pm 7:51 pm 2:03 am 8:41 am 2:18 pm 8:13 pm 2:19 am 9:06 am 2:50 pm 8:37 pm 2:36 am 9:35 am 3:25 pm 9:03 pm 2:53 am 10:10 am 4:06 pm 9:32 pm 3:10 am 10:51 am 4:58 pm 10:08 pm

0.69m 2.93m 1.29m 2.78m 0.67m 2.99m 1.32m 2.68m 0.67m 3.03m 1.35m 2.57m 0.68m 3.05m 1.41m 2.46m 0.72m 3.04m 1.49m 2.33m 0.79m 3m 1.59m 2.19m 0.89m 2.92m 1.7m 2.05m

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Cassowary Coast players feature in Open Women’s softball team who claimed Queensland Cup title - Page 33

Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket team claim win over Innisfail

LAST Saturday Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket team ventured north and played Innisfail Thunder in overcast but not too hot conditions.

It has been a satisfying year so far with many new faces in the Mission Beach team who are going great.

This week's three new superstars Samuel, Jacob and Archie had a superb game. Archie and Jacob scored their first runs and took their first wickets for Mission Beach, while Samuel bowled and fielded well and registered his first runs with a cracking boundary.

Mission Beach batted well, bowled and fielded like a team with a real hunger to win. There were amazing catches by Marko and Charlize in the outfield which saw Mission Beach claim the win over their northern counterparts.

Innisfail Thunder Monsoon Tier 2 cricket team travelled south to Tully to play Tully at Kim Carroll Sporting Fields last Saturday.

Tully bowled well, taking regular wickets to keep Innisfail to 8/78 off 26 overs (total 54 runs).

Jack Valeriano bagged two wickets, while Jayden Pacey, Alex Greenwood, Riley Lindsay and Julian Getejanc took one wicket each.

Riley Lindsay also nailed a terrific direct hit run out from the boundary with a powerful throw.

In wet weather conditions, Tully then scored 5/168 in response (total 153 runs). Jackson Lindsay top scored with 38 runs, and along with his brother Riley (20 runs) played some bruising cricket shots. Aiden Getejanc also batted well for 21 runs.

Everybody contributed with the bat by protecting their wickets and running

well between wickets to keep the scoreboard ticking over nicely.

Innisfail Thunder Jimmy Maher Cup Blue Tier 3 cricketers were up against Barron/Douglas at Innisfail.

Barron/Douglas scored 186, and despite a loss the home side posted their best score yet with 6/107.

Ashton Stepanoff who scored 30 runs was named Player of the Match, while Karri Keen was the second highest run scorer with 12, while Joshua Broccardo and Ashton Vecchio were not out.

Bowling figures: Ben Walker 1/5, Callum Scullen 2/10, Ashton Vecchio 1/13 and Karri Keen 1/37.

There is great morale among Innisfail players and the team is showing definite improvement each week thanks to Peter Constantine and Paul McAvoy.

Results of Round 5 Cricket Far North senior fixtures: A Grade - Crathern Park 2, Trinity Beach Saturday, November 21 Cassowary 9/144 (40)

Coast Coach Carlo Manno with Mission Beach Tier 2 team after their win over Innisfail on Saturday

(Rhys Camilleri 58) defeated by Barron 8/145 (37.2) (Luke McAvoy 2/21 (8) Barron won by 2 wickets B Grade - Innisfail TAFE Oval - Sunday, November 22 Cassowary 7/158 (40)

Coast

(Usop Drahm 40 ) defeated by Barron 7/160 (39.4) (Dan (7.4)

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Cassowary Coast C Grade Blue team's woes continued as they were soundly defeated by Barron at Crathern Park 2, Trinity Beach last Sunday.

Innisfail Thunder Jimmy Maher Cup Tier 3 cricket team who hosted Barron/Douglas on Saturday