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Cohen in tune with Remembrance Day COHEN Barnes is acutely aware and respectful of the meaning of Remembrance Day but when the rest of the Douglas Shire community is reflecting on the past, the Rocky Point resident will be very much focused on the now. As the minute’s silence approaches, the 18-yearold will be preoccupied with playing the “Last Post” at Mossman’s service next Saturday, as he has done over the past five years. “Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day have always meant a lot to me and since I’ve been a part of the services, they mean even more,” he said. “It’s a sacred time and real honour to be involved. “My parents raised me to really respect what the soldiers did for us and it’s no different now I’m older.” The Mossman High School student said the
Last Post is what many people remember most when attending Remembrance Day services. “I think music brings out emotions in people, considering that the soldiers heard that song all the time,” he said. “The speeches are very heartfelt but the music definitely brings out a lot more emotion. “I get a lot of handshakes after the service because people are appreciative of me playing. “But they don’t have to be; I’m just happy to be there and happy to be a part of it.” Douglas Shire Council and Mossman RSL invite the public to attend the Douglas Shire Remembrance Day service on Saturday, November 11. The service, which begins at 10.30am, will be held outside the Mossman Administration Building.
Cohen Barnes will be playing the Last Post at the Mossman Remembrance Day service.
Food challenge to reduce grocery spend SAY farewell to limp lettuce and mouldy cheese in the fridge while putting a dent in your weekly shopping bill! Douglas Shire residents are encouraged to take part in the Love Food Hate Waste challenge aimed at saving food and money. The three-week challenge includes weekly emails with tips and hacks aimed at helping reduce your food waste as well as family friendly recipes you can try out at home. It’s all about making small changes that will cut down
the amount of food that ends up in your rubbish bin and eventually in landfill. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said participating in Love Food Hate Waste will benefit both individuals and the wider community. “The average household throws away approximately 182kg of food each year. That amounts to about $2,500 on food that doesn’t get eaten,” Mayor Kerr said. “Cutting down on food waste will not only reduce landfill but potentially save you thousands of dollars per year.
“At the end of the three weeks we are looking forward to seeing how your food-use habits have changed and what wastebusting tips you’ve shared with others.” Participants who complete the three-week challenge, and complete the pre and post challenge surveys, will go into the draw to win a 150L Premium Gedye Bin and a Compost Mate aerator. The challenge starts next Monday, November 6. For more information head to the Douglas Shire website.
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr and Councillors Roy Zammataro, Abigail Noli, Peter McKeown and Lisa Scomazzon launching the Love Food Hate Waste program.
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