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Men’s Shed expands Eight descendents of the Sorensen Family came together for a reunion at The Springs on December 9. They are pictured under a frangapani tree which was planted by Granny Dorothea Sorensen 121 years ago.

History preserved at The Springs, Mareeba

One of Mareeba’s most significant historical properties will be going on the market soon and its current owners are trying to trace its history to pass on.

The Springs on Rains Road was part of the Hodgkinson Goldfield in the 1880s and later used as a shanty and stage coach horse change depot on the bump road from Port Douglas to Thornborough.

The Sorensen family

lived there from the late 1800s onwards and it was descendents from that family that came together at the property on December 9 for a reunion.

John Rains has owned the property since the 1950s and is compiling a historical document to record its past.

He invited the family members to see the property as it is today and gather more information. They

came from as far as Julatten, Mt Molloy, Mareeba, Cairns, the Tablelands and Tully with photos and even one lady’s mother’s wedding dress.

Initially a 48ha property, it has since been subdivided. In the early 1990s it was used for grazing and generations of families were born there.

Mr Rains hopes his research will be of interest to the new property owners.

By Rebecca Wallis

Mareeba Men’s Shed doubled in size overnight thanks to the donation of the old courthouse building.

The all-male organisation was struggling to fit inside the original building at the end of Lloyd Street but thanks to the help of patron of the club Tom Braes and Mareeba Shire Council, they can now boast a whole new venue.

“As this is a workshop, if you’re in the office or smoko room you can’t hear yourself think for saws and planes and god knows what else,” said one of the members Dean Thomas.

“This new building is going to be a quiet, clean

area that will be used as an office, smoko room, kitchen etc.”

The 12x9 building was installed next to the old one free of charge thanks to the Council last Wednesday and now means the organisation can house more equipment and get to work on more projects.

The Men’s Shed offers a vital opportunity for its members to confide in one another, learn new skills and discuss their health.

“It’s a god-send,” said Mr Thomas. “I’d go nuts without it. It’s somewhere to go, something to do – I’ve learnt new skills.”

The organisation currently has over 60 members and is growing rapidly.

Some suffer from dementia, PTSD and depres-

sion and the social side of the Shed gives them an outlet they wouldn’t otherwise have.

“Men won’t talk about their health problems,” said Mr Thomas. “You find here that being a men only organisation, men will start talking about things like prostrates and testicular cancer and those things and they can open a discussion here amongst men and that’s why it’s enshrined in legislation that we can deny women entry.

“It’s the only place in Australia that’s a men’s only place. Many years ago that used to have clubs and pubs that were men only but that’s all gone and there’s nowhere left that is men only except Men’s Shed.”

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Local community organisation, the Mareeba Calabrian and Fagnano Castello Club, has made a significant donation of a new hospital bed to the Mareeba Hospital.

The club, which was formed in 1983 by local friends Vince Cipolla and the late Gigino Avolio and supported by many other locals from the region of southern Italy, saw the need for this equipment and wasted no time in donating funds for the purchase. The Club held many traditional feasts featuring dishes and dancing from their native Fagnano Castello to fundraise.

Over the years the club has donated numerous funds to the Mareeba Hospital, Cootharinga North Queensland, Down Syndrome Association of Queensland and Autism Queensland Cairns branch.

Vickye Coffey, Director of Nursing at the Mareeba Hospital, said that this was a significant donation because of its importance to the hospital.

“It’s a state of the art bed used for trauma patients who would otherwise be moved to have x-rays, why this bed is special is that the patient can remain in bed while undergoing x-rays eliminating the need

for the patient to be moved to another bed,” said Ms Coffey.

“This is the only bed of its calibre that we have at the hospital and will be used in the emergency department – it has much easier manageability in transporting patients from one section of the hospital to another.”

Spokesperson for the Club, Rosanna Cosentino said they would like to thank all past and present members of the Club and the community for all their support over the years and that without their help donations like this would not have been possible.

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One-on-one service for expecting mums

By Rebecca Wallis

Atherton’s mothersto-be will now be offered the same model of care as other hospitals in the region thanks to a decision to implement a Midwifery Group Practice model at the hospital next year.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) announced last week that women will now see one midwife at the hospital throughout their pregnancy, birth and post-natal care.

It is a system that has been in place at Mareeba Hospital for the past 10 years, as well as other hospitals in the region.

Currently, women reportedly by-pass Atherton Hospital travelling from as far as Ravenshoe and Herberton to have their babies in Mareeba so they can receive one-on-one care.

“Switching to this model will enable women to see the same person,” said Dean Stevens, Midwifery Unit Manager at Atherton Hospital.

“All the evidence shows that one-on-one care leads to better outcomes for mothers and their babies.

“Published data shows this model contributes to shorter labours, a lessened need for pain relief, fewer pregnancy complications and improved breastfeeding rates.

“I am very excited for the community and our midwives that we will soon

be offering this service.”

Heidi Brennan from A-Mama (Atherton Midwives and Mother’s Alliance) was one of the women behind the push to get the model introduced.

“It’s familiarity,” she said.

“Knowing what the woman wants and is comfortable with. And it is consistency of information.

People have different ways of approaching things, so to have the same person looking after you throughout the whole process is far easier.”

Tanya Fleming, a midwife at Atherton Hospital, said the new model of care will reduce the statistic that one in three women suffers birth trauma.

“Having a baby is a massively important time in a woman’s life,” she said. “The transition from being a woman to being a mother is huge and it’s important they have one person with them through that journey.”

Mrs Fleming said that having one person take care of mums-to-be throughout the whole birthing process was proven to reduce the need for drugs during labour.

“It allows them to build a trusting relationship with a known midwife,” she said. “There are so many hormones flowing throughout pregnancy, labour and after the birth and those hormones aren’t going to work properly if the women don’t feel like they’re in

Three students get an OP1 not one but three Mareeba students have finished their schooling life at the top of their game.

Aaron Bryce and Marco Soncin from St Stephen’s Catholic College and Tristan BurfordBaynes from Mareeba State High School got the news they were waiting for on Saturday when they all received an OP 1 score.

Mareeba High School principal Scott Whybird said: “We are all very proud of Tristan and the

whole cohort of year 12’s.”

St Stephen’s Catholic College principal Ida Pinese said: “Their results are a testament to the strong partnership that exists between students, teachers and families who work together to foster student well-being and improved student outcomes.”

Mareeba High School also received two OP2s three OP3s, two OP4s and two OP5s, while St Stephens received five OP2s.

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Denise Patterson, Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery at CHHHS said the new model had been agreed in principle and will be developed and implemented early in the new year.

“I know many Atherton-area women and our midwifery staff are keen

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Senior constable Les Ah Chee retires

Four year old Sienna Squillari and mum Ornella have a go at some Christmas craft at Mareeba Library last Wednesday. Kuranda and Dimbulah Libraries also held Christmas craft making sessions.

After 27 and a half years, Senior Constable Les Ah Chee of the Mareeba Road Policing Unit has hung up his ticket book for the last time. Others of us will miss him dearly.

Last Monday, the Tablelands Patrol Group came together to farewell Les, a much-loved member of its police community.

After completing a few years in the New South Wales Police Force, Les saw the light and joined the Queensland Police Service on July 23, 1990.

After graduating from the Queensland Police Academy in Brisbane, he started his career in Cairns on February 1, 1991 and two and half years later, Les joined Cairns Traffic Branch and never looked back He was to become one of only a handful of officers across the state, who have spent nearly 25 years in Traffic Branch now known as the Road Policing Command.

In June 2005, Les transferred to the Mareeba Road Policing Unit, where he stayed until he retired on Monday. Sergeant John Ridgway said that it was clear how much Les loved the job, he would always go out at the start of his shift and come back at

the end of the shift and be proud that he was out there saving lives every day.

“Les was always happiest and proudest when he came back with some good results as he was dedicated to road policing,” Sergeant Ridgway said.

“Everybody that lives in the community here on the Tablelands or in Cairns, knows the name Les Ah Chee.”

Sergeant Paula Byrne said she has known Les for about 23 years and he will be missed a great deal throughout the Patrol Group.

“Working with Les was always interesting, he had some interesting experiences with protesters over a new development in Smithfield around 1994.

Between being bitten on the finger by a protester and having to instigate the first protester arrest to having to wait awhile, while his partner untangled him from some wait-a-while vines, was quite comical,” Sergeant Byrne said.

Les was always super polite and softly spoken but was often known as the smiling assassin. You could guarantee that if you did something wrong on the road, that Senior Constable Les Ah Chee

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was going to see you and he would always give you a big friendly smile when handing you your traffic infringement notice.

When asked what he was going to miss the most, Les was quick to say his colleagues. “I am going to

miss coming to work and seeing my extended family every day. I like to do the right thing and that is why I joined the Police Service and I love everyone I have ever been associated with in this job,” Mr Ah Chee said.

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Who are our most inspiring Tablelanders?

By Rebecca Wallis

Christmas is a great time to reflect and we at The Express decided what better way to look back on the wonderful people that contribute so much to our region, than by compiling a list of 10 of the most inspiring.

So we got our heads together and thought about which names and faces have provided the most inspiration, whether it is through awareness, charity, history, sport or development of this fine part of the world. It was tough going trying to whittle down a long list of hard working, giving and selfless locals, but in no particular order, we give you our top 10 pick of the Most Inspirational Tablelanders.

Margie Bestmann

Margie needs no introduction as the wife of the late and great Dr Mark Bestmann who died suddenly early last year after a long battle with mental illness. Since his passing, Margie has thrown herself into the community, rallying and raising awareness of this debilitating illness.

Christine Doan

Christine’s endless energy and enthusiasm for the development of the Tablelands is unequalled.

The former president of the Malanda Chamber of Commerce, this year took over the top job at the Atherton Chamber of Commerce and is working tirelessly to boost the region. Christine has also launched Startup and Innovation Tablelands, a group aimed at helping new businesses.

lessly for years as a volunteer for many local organisations and earlier this year received an Order of Australia model for his work honouring war veterans. The Tolga resident has been a committee member of the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park and the Afghanistan Avenue of Honour at Yungaburra and has been active with the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld), serving on the state Cynthia Lui Cynthia was unknown management committee. to many of us at the start of Alex Srhoj the year but soared ahead One of the Tablelands’ in the polls last month to most dedicated soccer become the new member coaches, Alex has been for Cook. She is now an inspiring players to bigger inspiration to many as she and better things for years made history as the first through Mareeba United Torres Strait Islander elect- Football Club and now ed to parliament. through his new coaching Robert and Krista Watkins business. Through his perThis young and innova- sistence, hard work and tive couple have evolved skill, he has helped develop from banana farmers into the club into one of the best world-leading super-food in the north. growers. The entrepreneurs Ida Portella made national headlines Always with a smile on over the past few years her face, Ida has worked thanks to their green ba- extensively for the greater nana resistant starch and good of locals and those green banana flour made as less fortunate through Roa by-product of the bananas tary Mareeba and more they grow in Walkamin. recently in her role as the District Governor for RotaJohn Hardy John has worked tire- ry International. She is also

Thank you!

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PHOTO of the week members choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week is Linda Joseph – the theme was ‘Lightplay’.

John Hardy.

"The Gambler” – Linda chose reflections for this theme and with the help of my grandson, Kayden, they created the reflection of the playing cards into a pair of sunglasses. With a little colour modification in photoshop to give the final effect. Equipment – Canon 80d with canon 24-70 f2.8 lens and Settings – 1/200 sec, F5, ISO 400 at 70mm.

the energy, inspiration and drive behind the Mareeba Theatre Group.

Gaye Taylor

If it is happening in Dimbulah, chances are Gaye Taylor knows about it or was part of it! One of the most passionate community members in the region, Gaye fought long and hard alongside others for the new Dimbulah Medical Centre, helping to secure $4.3million for the stateof-the-art facility.

Giuliano Cordenos

Long standing member of the Mareeba community, Giuliano instigated the creation of the Multicultural committee 20 years ago,

bringing together the vast array of nationalities that call Mareeba home. He has won numerous awards for his hard work and dedication to community events and is the president of the Friulani Club.

Elwin Troughton

Elwin is a walking encyclopaedia of the history of the region and has dedicated herself to remembering our forebears and in particular the fallen. She has also put in relentless effort in making sure that all of the men and women that fought in all the wars were remembered by their inscriptions on the Mareeba Cenotaph.

Keen photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group.

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Lucky winners of three day cruise from shopping local TWO lucky people were pulled out of a hat on Friday and announced as the winners of The Express shop local Christmas cruise giveaway competition.

Kelly Tulloch from Mareeba and Amanda Struber from Tolga will now be sailing off on a three day comedy cruise with P&O thanks to local businesses, the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and the The Express newspaper.

The competition ran for three weeks in the lead up to Christmas with 37 businesses stocking tickets for their customers to enter with thousands of entries.

Mareeba State High School teacher Felix Acha, Robyn Boundy and John Hendle.

John Pearsall and David Christensen from O’Donnells Office Power where the lucky ticket came from for one of the winners, Kelly Tulloch, who will be taking her husband Peter on the cruise. Kelly is pictured here with her children Frank and Angelina Tulloch.

Winner Amanda Struber with Duffy’s Furniture Court sales assistant Pauline. Amanda’s winning ticket came from Duffy’s.

Businesses who participated in the Christmas promotion also went into the draw to win a $1500 advertising package with The Express.

The lucky winner was Spar Malanda and pictured is customer service manager Kylie English.

Mareeba State High School gifted a forklift

Christmas came early for Mareeba State High School when they recently were lucky enough to receive a forklift.

The forklift was donated by Robyn Boundy of Glenley Piggery – a Toyota 3-stage Forklift which was donated to the Industrial Technology Department.

Other local businesses also assisted which included – Kevin Dunn, of Performance Motors who

delivered it and John Hendle of Hendle’s Sandblasting for sandblasting and repainting the forklift.

The schools Rural Operations Certificate course participants, with the guidance of their instructor Robert Klarich from the Queensland Agricultural Training College, have completely rebuilt the mechanicals, hydraulics and the manufacture of the dashboard for the electrical

wiring of the forklift.

The staff and students were over the moon and thankful to Mrs Boundy for her kind donation. They have named the forklift “Bully” after her son-inlaw, who operated it for many years prior its arrival at the school.

The forklift will now be used by staff and students who have their forklift tickets.

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From election, Councillors have aspired to leave the Tablelands region in a better state at the end of their current term.

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Securing $29M of new funding to Council for strategic projects, facility upgrades, and sustaining jobs and growth across the region

With 39% of the population aged over 60 years and this figure growing exponentially, limited access to services, low opportunities for employment and ageing infrastructure, Council has come to the realisation that standard business as usual will not provide sustainability for our community or industries.

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$400K funding to reduce infestations of navua sedge, helping 135 farmers

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We have finalised the de-amalgamation split and set a clear direction for the sustainable growth of the Tablelands region through a new Corporate Plan which prioritises strong economies, vibrant communities, smart centres and planning for the future.

With only $54.8 million operational revenue, we maintain assets worth nearly $800 million which consumes one third of the annual budget to maintain.

In our first 600 days in office, we have achieved significant outcomes and will continue to strive for improved benefits, services and opportunities for the whole region, in line with our strategic direction. We have completed 98% of actions outlined in our Annual Plan and delivered a break-even 2016-17 Budget.

We strive for excellence, are customised focused and need to address complex problems with no easy solutions. Dealing with significant legacy issues, we have to make hard decisions. Council hears diverse, and often conflicting, voices from our community. We respect the right of everyone to have a say and be heard. This needs to come from a position of being informed and not based on perception. We are open to hearing any feedback and insist on this being done in a respectful and constructive manner.

Letters to the editor sometimes call into question our services and acts. Information on our services, projects, financial management and avenues to request a service or report a problem are availble at trc.qld.gov.au or by contacting a Customer Service Centre. Here are the facts in response to comments made recently in local newspapers: •

Development applications are considered based on the TRC Planning Scheme, legislative requirements and the overall economic, environmental and social benefits.

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The budget allocator tool provides a way for everyone living in the TRC area to help inform the 2018-2019 budget at a total cost of $500. Printed copies are available from Customer Service Centres or Libraries for those who do not want to use digital technologies.

Organisation review and restructure to support key priority areas and strategic direction

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We currently employ 241 full-time staff. 88% of our workforce are TRC residents.

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Review of 174 services to identify and assess appropriate levels to meet community need

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Created an additional eight trainee and apprentice positions

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Provided defect loggers to identify and prioritise upgrades, bringing higher levels of service and quicker response times to address road problems

An independent auditor and audit committee oversee all financial processes and records. We are audited by the Queensland Government Audit Office who provide robust scrutiny.

Financial information is available in budget documents and monthly financial reports.

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$90K to not-for-profit community organisations and youth achievers through the TRC Grants Program

Trees are removed when they pose a risk to public safety based on an assessment by a qualified external arborist, and are replaced with appropriate native species.

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Our interactions are based on mutual respect.

We will not engage with people who are abusive, threatening or harrass. The safety and wellbeing of our employees is paramount.

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Provided concessions and in-kind support

Find out more at trc.qld.gov.au or call Customer Service.

E X H I B I T I O N S Robert St, Atherton Tableland Regional Gallery | 16 Tue to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-2pm

Grounded A touring exhibition from Flying Arts On now, ends 4 March

86 Herberton Rd, Atherton Old Post Office Gallery | Chinatown, Tue to Sat 9am-1pm

North Queensland and its people By the Thursday painters 16 January - 11 February Opening 5.30pm, 19 January Mabel St, Atherton Foyer Gallery | 45 Mon to Fri 9am-5pm

Natural History Artworks By master art class students On now - ends 30 January

Contact Council 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1300 362 242

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2018 Nominate an outstanding local for their exceptional contributions to our community

AWARD CATEGORIES Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Community Event of the Year Commerce, Industry & Innovation Senior Sports Junior Sports Senior Cultural Junior Cultural Nominations close 8 January 2018 Forms available at Customer Service Centres or trc.qld.gov.au

Winners will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations Destiny Auditorium, Friday, 26 January 2016 commencing at 9am

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Mareeba Hospital Maternity Christmas Party

Nine day old Paige Conan meets Santa for the first time.

Nurse Kim O’Brien.

Shirley Feng and 14 month old Yun Liao.

Leena Allen, 3 months.

ABOVE: Pip Mason and 6 month old Dottie Hutchinson with Katie Oliver.

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Mareeba’s brightest houses win lights comp

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Tablelands with many residents choosing to decorate their houses in all things bright and festive.

Every year Mareeba Shire Council holds its Christmas Lights competition and this year it was sponsored by The Express Newspaper.

Over the weekend the houses were scrutinized and judged and the winners announced.

There were four categories and the winners were...

Best Residential house

went to 9 Totten Street, Mareeba. Best Rural went to 97 Wright Road, Mareeba. Best Business went to Allen’s 4x4 Tint and Signs at 10 Basalt Street, Mareeba and Best Street went to Seary Road, Mareeba.

Take the opportunity this week to drive around town and check out these amazing displays and get into the Christmas spirit.

Best Business

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Number 9 Totten Street won the Best Residential category in the Mareeba Shire Christmas Lights competition.

The Mareeba clinic will be CLOSED 23rd to 26th December OPEN 27th & 29th December CLOSED 29th to 1st January OPEN as per normal from Tuesday 2nd January, 2018

Best Street – Seary Road.

117 Mason St, Mareeba P: 4051 3252

Best Rural – Wright Road.

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Lionesses receive Global Walk award

The Mareeba Lioness Club were proud to recently receive the Lion Polly Letofsky’s Breast Cancer Network Australia Lions Global Walk Award.

Their fundraising achievements for the 2016-2017 year included the Pink Ribbon Garden Party and it was the third year in a row the local club has received this award which is presented to the top club in the district, including Lions, Leos and Lioness clubs, with 90 in total.

The Mareeba Lionesses are very proud of their

Kathy Garozzo, President Mareeba Lioness Club receives the award from Jo Lynes, District Lioness Chairperson.

community for supporting their club to raise funds for

this very worthy cause and many others.

Rubbish collection will operate as normal over the Christmas period

Are you wheelie wise?

New kerbside collection trucks will be commencing soon and may not pick up bins that are overflowing, contain contaminated waste or bins that are obstructed.

To ensure that your waste is collected on your collection day: • Place your bin on the kerbside of the road the night before collection • The wheelie bin must be accessible for collection trucks • The bin lid must be able to close • Secure all rubbish placed in the bin e.g. bag or wrap up loose items • One wheelie bin per residence • Use an approved wheelie bin • Keep your wheelie bin clean and in good repair

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• After collection, return it to your property promptly • Ensure that rubbish is not smouldering or aflame

Information regarding collection days can be found at www.msc.qld.gov.au or contact 1300 308 461.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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TRC cone of silence

I have been a part of the delegation that has met with Council recently on behalf of concerned ratepayers in the TRC. We respectfully asked Council to meet with us to hear our concerns and answer very serious questions about a range of issues to do with rates, particularly in category F and G. Our first meeting involved no participation

by Council, who sat at the back of the room while we were lectured to by the Valuer General’s office about valuations. At our second meeting we were informed at the outset that Council would not answer any of our questions on the spot, but would only listen to our concerns and take our questions, which they would reply to in due course. We received a patronising written reply some weeks later which did not satisfactorily answer the list of questions we had provided in writing to Council.

While we have had some temporary relief for Cat F and G ratepayers in the recent Council correction to rates calculations, many questions remain about how Council got it so wrong in the first place.

How can we have confidence in future rates periods unless we understand what happened in this one?

We need these questions answered now and have a right to that information.

After continual requests seeking a further audience with the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and relevant Financial Officers to have our questions answered, we have been refused any further discussion. This is simply not acceptable. We have elected these people to be our eyes and ears in Council, to watch out for the best interests of us – the residents and ratepayers.

They are accountable to us and have an obligation to adequately answer any question put to them by their constituents. Taking weeks to formulate a response in the back rooms of the council chambers does not constitute transparency.

I am appalled that my Council refuses to meet with me (whether in a group or individually) to answer questions and adequately address my concerns. Yet all the while the Mayor claims to run a transparent and accountable Council with an “open door” policy. Well the doors are locked from the inside and the Cone of Silence has descended over Mabel Street. The Mayor refuses to meet with the very people he is charged to represent and prevents his Councillors from doing likewise.

If you too are disturbed by the apparent lack of accountability from our

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Council, then please attend the upcoming Council meeting to make your presence felt. Council needs to see that there is a broad concern felt by ratepayers across TRC. Sandra Curcio, Tolga

Response to Jim Chapman on health

There is no denying past Mayor Jim Chapman of Atherton Shire Council and past Mayor Mick Borzi of Mareeba Shire Council were highly respected and were all about their respective communities no matter how big or small the issues may have been at the time including their local district hospitals or for that matter most state and federal government departments in their shire.

There is no argument that past Mayor Jim Chapman did achieve much for the Atherton Shire and region in his 20 year reign as Chairman and later Mayor and no doubt that many of the services available at the Atherton District Hospital today can be attributed to Jim Chapman and those specialists and others who worked closely and tirelessly to obtain the best outcome for his community.

Having recognised the achievements of past Mayor Jim Chapman of Atherton it is only fair and just that the achievements of past long serving Chairman and Mayor Mick Borzi be acknowledged to balance the ledger as it was this very prominent highly respected leader of Mareeba Shire Council for decades also that has seen the Mareeba Shire prosper along with his influences on the region particularly the construction of the Cairns International Airport.

Mick Borzi has and still is a strong advocate to obtain and maintain the very best services for the Mareeba District Hospital.

It was through Mick’s efforts some years ago that the community of Mareeba Shire pledged $166,000 to purchase a dialysis unit for Mareeba District Hospital which was to be supported by the Government of the day and Queensland Health to provide the necessary trained staff to operate same once installed.

However the Government of the day and Queensland Health reneged on the deal at the 12th hour and instead offered to provide a bus from Mareeba to Atherton for the public funds raised to take dialysis patients to Atherton – as a consequence of this poor decision by both Qld. Health and the Government of the day the funds raised for the Dialysis unit were refunded to the public who pledged same.

Mick Borzi has called

many public meetings in Mareeba over the past 25 years to prevent downsizing of services and inclusion of new services because of continual interference by senior health and state/ federal department officials who are hell bent on working on an unknown long term strategic plan which continually white ants the Mareeba District Hospital and in turn transforms the Atherton District Hospital into the main central health hub for the region west of the great divide.

I can assure past Mayor Jim Chapman that whilst we may not have a Mayor supporting our cause at the present time, we do have a group of very concerned citizens in Mareeba who will continue to fight for our hospital and all the services that 22,000 shire residents of Mareeba Shire justly deserve and are entitled to.

Denis McKinley, Save Mareeba ospital Concerned Citizens Group

Blunt warning on drugs

I write with a blunt warning. Tragically crystal meth/ice is having a shocking impact on many suburbs and areas of Australia.

It is true to say now that in many parts of Australia, crystal meth/ice is now cheaper to buy than even a takeaway pizza.

It is never worth dabbling with a drug like ice – it is so dangerous and so addictive.

Ice is tearing a massive number of families apart.

This sadly includes damage to a massive number of Indigenous communities. In some communities, grandparents, parents and children are all using crystal meth.

There is a very big misconception in the community that alcohol is the big issue for Indigenous Australians. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Close to 100% of our clients have been impacted by ice and shock TV ads seem to be having no impact.

You can buy ice in many parts of the country for as little as $5. We want to see governments everywhere developing rapid response teams to deal with a problem that has frankly got out of hand. People aren’t getting the help they need at the speed that is necessary.

The under-reporting of ice is at a huge level. This problem is much bigger than people realise. People are being touched by ice everywhere. Young people are so vulnerable.

We are asking governments everywhere to take action because of the scale of the problem.

Scott Wilson, CEO, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council

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S Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, a bloke born in a shed out the back of a pub. In his adult life he put forward a simple message – love God, love others. Because he marched to this simple drumbeat, not the drums of the powerful, they tortured him to death.

To quote Voltaire, the famous author and philosopher:“If God did not exist we would have to invent him”.

And even for those who believe we evolved from a firecracker, would they not think that it would be a better world if people believed

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Reminding us of the message of Christmas

A time to remember the less forunate

they should create good for others, even if the others are people who put them down.

The ruler of a small kingdom in Germany – not all that far away from the homeland of the English speaking peoples – decided it would be a good idea on Christ’s birthday to celebrate by giving gifts to poor people. His name was Staniclaus. He became St. Nicholas and we know him today as Santa Claus.

In the night of Christmas, in that terrible war across the lines of the Somme – where in two months

250,000 men died in front of the barrels of machine guns – the German soldiers stopped fighting and started singing Silent Night.

This in fact was a German song that had been translated into English. The French and British, of whom we Australians were part, also stopped fighting and started singing the English version of Silent Night.

These things are the message of Christmas.

– Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy

Christmas Greetings

From Mayor Tom Gilmore

Sally and I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

May this joyful season greet you with health and happiness.

AS we prepare to celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, it is so very important to take the time to reflect on the past year – our achievements and of course the challenges we have overcome, and also to think about the hopes and goals we hold for the New Year ahead.

The essence of Christmas is of course, a time of charity and goodwill to the whole of mankind, irrespective of race, colour or creed.

It is a time to remember those within our community who are less fortunate than ourselves and to assist in making Christmas cele-

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

brations memorable and a time of joy, especially for the children, as Christmas is traditionally a magical time for them.

I sincerely thank all those who have given so generously to support the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to assist our local families in need.

On behalf of Councillors and staff of the Mareeba Shire Council, I wish everyone a very wonderful Christmas and a rewarding New Year.

– MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all!

The Express team are taking a little break and will be back in the office on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

It’s been a productive year in Leichhardt for Warren Entsch

It’s been a very productive year in Leichhardt with numerous projects being delivered including the ongoing sealing of the Peninsula Development Road.

I’ve had the privilege of representing Australia at the United Nations Generally Assembly for the past two and half months.

I recently introduced the Same-Sex Marriage Bill into the Lower House of Parliament. The same-sex marriage debate in both the Senate and Lower House was carried out with dignity and respect. Through a successful postal survey we have been able to bring a majority of Australians

on board to support changes to the Marriage Act. I’m please to say an issue which has been highly contentious for decades has now been resolved.

There has also been a very significant increase in confidence and interest from investors in our region. Syrian billionaire

Care Chiropractic QLD Mareeba

WALKAMIN SERVICE STATION

would like to thank the community for supporting us over the past year & we wish you all a great festive season.

Di and Glenn would like to say thank you to all our valued customers & friends.

We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday period.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

while Australia’s largest mango grower Manbulloo LTD has bought two farms in the Mutchilba region for a record price. This shows great confidence in investment and bodes well for a prosperous future in our region.

I’m looking forward to having a break with my beautiful wife Yolonde, family and friends on our farm at Malanda.

Christmas is a time when we can all reflect on things for which we can be thankful, and think of others who may find the festive season a difficult period. If you know someone who may be alone this Christmas I encourage you to reach out and offer them a seat at your table. I endeavour to do this every year and it’s a great way to share the Christmas spirit

and give the gift of joy to someone who would otherwise be sitting alone.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish your readers a very safe and joyous Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2018.

Looking forward to working with you in 2018.

– Warrern Entsch, Member for Leichhardt

Rotary thanks the community for support

We will be closed for Christmas from December 25th & will reopen on December 27th.

In case of emergency please call Dr Matt on 0400 380 852 or Dr Jim on 0417 717 016

1 Banksia Street, Walkamin

PHONE 4093 3729

Golden Drop Winery

Ghousad Aboud has created Crystalbrook Collection with the purchase of Crystalbrook Station and a number of properties in Port Douglas and Cairns. We’ve also seen adventure giant Experience Co purchasing Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises and Port Douglas business Tropical Journeys,

Phone: 4092 3556 Shop 2/159 Walsh St, Mareeba

Producers of Mango Wines, Sparkling, Port, Mango & Citrus Liqueur Wines Multiple Buy Discounts & Shipping Australia Wide Christmas Orders Welcome - Phone 4093 2750

OPEN: 9AM - 5.30PM DAILY

(Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Nastasi Family.

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It’s been a big year for Mareeba Rotary and we thank the community for supporting us in our endeavours.

In January our members came back refreshed and hit the ground running for the epic year ahead.

May saw Mareeba host the Rotary District conference where we welcomed hundreds of Rotarians and speakers from all across north Queensland and interstate for four days of fun, inspiration and learning.

This was then followed by the Rotary FNQ Field Days which saw 20,000 people come through the gates for three action

packed days at Kerribee Park.

Following this we had our club changeover with myself coming in as the President for the 2017/2018 year.

We then said goodbye to our exchange student and then welcomed the Rotary International president to our wonderful town.

Then it was onto the annual fun run and walk at the Bicentennial lakes where more than 100 locals joined in the fun to raise money for the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundaiton.

In October, one of the clubs largest projects, the – Mareeba Hosptial’s childrens playground was offi-

cially opened.

We then ended the year on a high with the Mareeba Rotary Carols by Candlelight.

The above are just a few of our club’s projects throughout the year as there are just to many to mention.

On behalf of all the members of Mareeba Rotary, we thank you again for your support throughout the year and we look forward to serving you in 2018.

Have a safe and festive Christmas!

– Matt Jacob, Mareeba Rotary President

God’s greatest gift to us Christmas is near, and to most it is a time of giving.

These gifts, are often given with love and although nice to receive are not everlasting.

The God of Gift-Giving wants to make himself personally known to us. The real reason for the season.

God’s greatest gift to mankind was not only His begotten son, “Jesus Christ.” … but also an open invitation to all humanity to come to person-

ally know God… He call this “Christianity” “Every goof and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither show of turning.”

Gods other gifts to mankind, are His unending unconditional love, total forgiveness, Absolute tolerance and complete understanding.

These are just to name a few. God freely gives to all humanity His abounding

never ending love.

It is God’s intention is that we come to know Him and spend eternity with Him… It’s up to us to respond…

Enjoy the Season wherever you are, Church, Home or Travelling. May God Richly Bless you and keep you safe this Christmas.

– Pastor Jeff Xhafer, Royals Church Mareeba

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I want to thank the people of Mareeba As we all prepare for the Festive Season, it is a good time to reflect on the year past and plan for the year ahead.

I want to thank the people of the Mareeba Shire for your support and friendship that I have experienced as I met so many of you throughout the election campaign.

I look forward to building on those friendships next year as we work together to build on the strengths of our community.

For me, Christmas is all about family. It is a time to slow down and celebrate all that keeps us together.

I hope that you and your family can come together to share the Christmas traditions that are special to your family.

And while we enjoy the festive season, let’s not forget there are many who need our help – people who are homeless, who are sick or who are alone. We should be grateful for our community organisations and churches and all those who selflessly volunteer to assist people in need.

Let’s also thank our ambulance officers, our fire fighters, our police and the staff in our hospital who are working over the Christmas period. We recognise that you are sacrificing the precious time with your families to keep us safe.

Wishing you happiness and peace for Christmas and for the New Year.

– Cynthia Lui. Member for Cook

Expressing gratitude from the Chamber

With special gratitude to Carl Portella and The Express for the generous gift of this free coverage, I am so happy to deliver a holiday message from the Atherton Tablelands Chamber of Commerce to the Tablelands!

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of the many, many locals who contribute their volunteer time to our diverse community groups, including the multiple Chambers in our area.

Giving of yourselves, all of you wonderful and hardworking volunteers, is a gift to the community, and also to yourself. There

is a special personal satisfaction that can only come from contributing to community.

I hope that you, like me, take time over the holidays to reflect on what a privilege it is to be in a position to be able to give of your time and energy to your community and earn that special personal satisfaction, as well as my personal thanks.

Giving of yourself is the gift that keeps on giving, not just over the holidays, but every day of the year!

– Christine Doan, Atherton Chamber of Commerce President

MAREEBA

John, Adriana and Staff of Tyrepower Mareeba wish all their clients a safe and happy Christmas! We would like to thank our customers for their patronage over the last 12 months and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

We will be closed during normal public holidays over the festive season.

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I love the song “Joy to the World” and sing it often throughout the year.

The next 2 lines continue.. the Lord is come, Let Earth receive her King.

This is the reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus as God has given his son who is our King. This is a life long message. Jesus is born and wants us to love him as much as he loves us. Let every heart prepare room for him. In the midst of the busy time we are all having around this Christmas season are

we taking time to remember what the season is all about and taking time for Jesus, Gods’ son born to be King! The season of Christmas is such a time of Gift giving and receiving that we can be a blessing to others around us and I hope that in your gift giving you will bless others with just the best thing. continue to be a blessing We were given the to others all year round. most amazing gift in JeMerry Christmas and sus, a gift that just keeps all the best for 2018. on giving. I pray that – Pastor Jan you all have a wonderful Bryde, Mareeba Christmas and that you Uniting Church

8 be closed from Friday December 22nd 8 15th, 2018. and re-open on Monday January

greetings

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Dimbulah Lions looks back at 2017 and all that they achieved The Dimbulah Lions Club would like to sincerely thank the community for their help and support throughout 2017.

The Dimbulah Lions Club continually strives to uphold the Lions International motto of “We Serve” and to do what we can for those members of our community that are less fortunate than ourselves.

Each year the Dimbulah Lions Club is inundated with letters asking for financial assistance or physical assistance (man power) and most times we are able to fulfil the request for assistance in some way.

We are only too willing to keep supporting our local community in appreciation of your continued support in our find raising endeavours.

During 2017 we have given thousands of dollars back into the local community and no doubt it has made a difference to many

people’s lives.

This is why we do what we do.

We would like to encourage each and every one of you this Christmas to give some thought to those members of our community that are less fortunate and to take some time to reflect on the real meaning

of Christmas and the importance of giving.

We would like to leave you with one final thought which is to never underestimate the gift of your time, all too often we get caught on the treadmill of life and it feels like we have little time for anything else apart from work.

Gus Cerasani & Son ENGINEERING & CRANE HIRE Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our valued clients and customers.

We will be closed from December 19th, 2017 and reopen Monday January 22nd, 2018.

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Sometimes the best thing you can give someone is your time and the best thing is it costs you nothing and can mean the world to someone who really needs it.

– Eddie Toffanello, the Dimbulah Lions Club president

We wish to extend to you our best wishes for the Christmas Season and the New Year.

Season’s Greetings From all the team at My Mareeba Dentist!

Kennedy St, Mareeba

My Mareeba Dentist will be OPEN over the Christmas period except for public holidays

(Behind Bruno’s Batteries)

For emergencies phone 4092 2007

WE WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEAR. WE WILL BE CLOSING ON FRIDAY 22ND DECEMBER AND RE-OPENING ON TUESDAY 2ND JANUARY, 2018.

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Christmas wish on behalf of Chamber I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year and give a big thank you to all the public that have supported the local businesses this year.

I hope that Santa

favourite story from World War 1.

In 1914 during the bitter fighting on the western front, the rifles stopped firing and, singing Christmas carols, enemies came together in a spirit of goodwill. This became forever known as the Christmas Truce.

It was not an official truce but the decision of a few soldiers to create a moment of peace in the middle of war.

Christmas is like that. It

is an opportunity to reflect and realign with what is most important in life, to take a moment of peace in the war for our time and our attention, reconnect with family and friends, repair relationships, go fishing or camping and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.

– Shane Knuth, Member for Hill

major projects come to fruition next year.

I hope everyone stays safe over the Christmas and New Year period.

– president Joe Moro, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce

WE ARE MOVING TO 12-14 TOLGA RD, ATHERTON

2017 has been a year of great challenges

Christmas can be flat out for most of us as we rush to meet deadlines and tie up loose ends to start the New Year with a clean slate.

2017 has been a year of great challenges for many.

Despite the triumphs and tragedies we face, the birth of Jesus Christ over two thousand years ago is an inspiration to me and a reminder that we are able to find peace and hope in times of hardship.

It makes me think of my

brings everyone the gift of rain for Christmas that will ensure the region’s farmers continue to prosper and thrive. I hope to see this nice steady growth the shire has been seeing continue and some

(Next to the Car Wash)

We will be open all days except public holidays over the festive season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Cam Duffy Autos team!

Malanda 4096 6335 • Atherton 4091 1091 www.camduffyautos.com.au

Wishing all our customers a happy Christmas holiday and a prosperous and bright 2018!

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: All branches will be closed Monday and Tuesday 25th & 26th December, 2017 as well as Monday 1st January, 2018.

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Lions Club of Atherton this year celebrated 60 years of fundraising and assistance to Tableland communities and President Con Spanos, on behalf of all club members, would like to thank everyone for their support.

A particular thank you to all the local businesses who once again generously donated vouchers for the Mega Christmas Raffle. With their help the Club’s community work for 2018 is assured.

Thanks also to those businesses who each year assist by selling Lions

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

May the joy of Christmas create a positive start

Christmas cakes on the Club’s behalf.

A big thank you too, to all the residents of the Tablelands for their continued support of the Club’s monthly meat tray raffle and indoor markets – and of course, not forgetting our loyal stallholders, without whom the markets

would not be possible.

All Lions Club of Atherton members join in wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas and a hope that 2018 will bring good health and happiness.

– Con Spanos, Atherton Lions Club President

Thank you for your support in 2017!

Wherever you are this Christmas we hope your day is filled with friends, family, food and fun!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with everyone getting into the festive spirit and our town centres and streets adorned with decorations.

This is a special time as another year draws to a close and a new year commences. As we prepare for celebrations with family and friends, please think of others who may not be as fortunate. The generous donations made to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal and gifts will help make the festive season brighter for many Tablelanders.

I would like to thank our volunteers, staff and

my fellow councillors for their hard work over the previous year; as well as all the people within our community that give their time to assist.

May the joy of Christmas and the excitement of new beginnings create a positive start to your festive celebrations. Please stay safe and enjoy our unique environment. If you want to find out what adventure or activity is available in our region, drop in to one of our Visitor Information Centres.”

– TRC Mayor Joe Paronella

Stay in touch over the Christmas break @ The Express Newspaper

Only closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. 345 Byrnes St, Mareeba P: (07) 4092 5674 @visitmareeba www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

HOLIDAY CLOSURES SATURDAY 23RD DECEMBER: CLOSED SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER: CLOSED MONDAY 25TH DECEMBER: CLOSED TUESDAY 26TH DECEMBER: CLOSED SATURDAY 30TH DECEMBER: CLOSED SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY: CLOSED MONDAY 1ST JANUARY: CLOSED

Please note fuel will be available 24 hours a day for all account and credit card holding customers. To make arrangements to open an account please speak to our staff in advance.

Wishing you a happy & safe holidays from the management at Marano’s Fuel!

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668

Season’s Greetings The Mayor and Councillors wish all residents of Mareeba Shire a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles

Dennis and Marcello wish their customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We will be closed from Friday December 22nd and reopen Monday January 8th, 2018.

45 Chewko Road, PO Box 131, Mareeba PHONE / FAX: 4092 3563

T R A C T ION 4 X 4

Mareeba Shire Council will close at 5.00pm on Friday 22 December 2017 and will re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 2 January 2018.

 Vehicle Servicing To All Makes & Models  4x4 Accessories & Fitting  Wheel Alignments  Suspension Upgrades  Car Diagnostics (All Makes)  Roadworthy Inspection Station

Council’s after hours service will operate during this period.

TRACTION 4X4 WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12PM FRIDAY 22ND DECEMBER, 2017 AND REOPEN 8:00AM MONDAY 8TH JANUARY, 2018.

All transfer stations will remain open except for Christmas Day and garbage collection services will operate as normal.

65 Rankin Street, Mareeba Phone: 1300 308 461 Website: www.msc.qld.gov.au

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

The Express editor reflects on the beauty of Christmas we will reopen on January 3 in the New Year.

I will be spending the Christmas holiday with the family and working on the front garden.

As we near the end of 2018 my message to our readers these holidays is to take stock.

Each year we seem to get busier and busier and as a result some of the simple joys that come with living in this extraordinary part of the world can be forgotten.

That is the beauty of Christmas.

It allows us, for a brief while, to reflect on the challenges we have faced, the adversity we have overcome as well as those

moments of happiness and success.

As a newspaper we are in the privileged position of being to able to share with you, our readers, the good times and the hard.

In writing this message I spent time flicking through file copies of The Express from this year and I am amazed how far we have come as a region and with the recent state election come new possibilities.

As a newspaper it has been a year of change and

growth.

In November, we were accepted into the Queensland Country Press Association and the Victorian Country Press Association, the only newspaper north of Brisbane to have been accepted thus far.

It has been gratifying how our readership in both Mareeba and Atherton continues to grow and we look forward to working closely with all communities in 2018. Our offices will close on December 19 and

Christmas celebrates the wonder of new life

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of a child. What a beautiful thing to celebrate.

That is why Christmas is first and foremost a family celebration, the children coming together with the ones who gave them life.

Christmas celebrates the wonder of the miracle of new life passed on from one generation to the next.

That is why the Christmas Crib has a place under our Christmas tree – Mary, Joseph and the infant, Jesus – the Holy Family together

in the midst of our family, gathering us together in thanksgiving for the gift of life and family.

Each Christmas at St Thomas’s at our special family Mass on Christmas Eve, we are blessed to have a real live baby brought in by the children re-enacting the Nativity scene.

If we watch the business report on the news we would be told that Christmas is that annual holiday set aside to save the economy.

Maybe that’s a happy

corollary, but Christmas is for saving us, for welcoming that baby who is our Saviour.

We are also told that one in four people in Australia are lonely at Christmas, so let us reach out to those in our neighbourhood who may be living alone to make sure that they too are included in the Christmas family.

– Father John Sullivan, Pastor of St Thomas’s, Mareeba and St Anthony’s, Dimbulah

We would like to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and Safe Motoring over the festive break.

The workshop will be closed from Friday December 22nd until January 15th, 2018.

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Rebecca will take time off with her two children and tend to her horses.

Natasha Srhoj will find a new project to keep her busy and Natasha Burton

will have a couple of weeks and look forward to dealing with you all in 2018. being a social butterfly.

– Carl Portella To all our readers, climanaging editor ents and contacts we wish of The Express you a Merry Christmas and newspaper a happy and safe New Year

Mareeba GLASS and ALUMINIUM & North QLD & Glazing SECURITY FITTERS Security, Glass

We wish all our partners, members, businesess & the community a very Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year!

Thank you for your support in 2017 & we look forward to working with you in 2018.

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all!

We are closed from Thursday, December 21 & reopen on Monday, January 8, 2018

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Malanda Christmas Eve Festival 24th DECEMBER @ 6PM SPAR MALANDA CARPARK SANTA ARRIVES 7PM RIDES FOR THE KIDS

one y r e v e g MALANDA Wishin tmas and hris C y r r e ar! aM e Y w e N a happy HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS Saturday 23rd December: 8am - 6pm Sunday 24th December: 8am - 6pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 8am - 3pm New Year’s Eve: 8am - 6pm New Year’s Day: 9am - 3pm

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Lions and Lionesses thank community Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We close Christmas Eve & reopen in the new year on Wednesday 3rd January ▪ Fresh & Silk Arrangements ▪Teddies, Handmade Cards & Gifts ▪ ORDER Personalised Hampers/Baskets ▪ Gift Vouchers tODay FOR MOtHER’S Day Pick Up or Delivery Available in Australia & Overseas

Phone 4092 1649 or 0410 328 357 3 Doyle St, Mareeba

E: deborah_boardman@bigpond.com

The Mareeba Lions club members and Lioness members have had a very successful year raising funds through a whole range of activities including Christmas in July at Davies Park, our monster Christmas raffle which is kindly supported each year by local businesses in Mareeba and district, the family Metrogaine fun day at Arnold Park and the Lionesses Pink Ribbon Day at the Mareeba Turf Club.

On behalf of all members of the Mareeba Lions and Lioness Club I would like to thank the community of Mareeba and district for their monetary support and patronage during the year of 2017 which has enabled both clubs the opportunity to help a range of organisations and individuals by way of further research into cancer treatment.

It also enabled us to provide assistance to school students for both academic and sporting achievements including the Lions youth of the year speaking competition.

Mareeba Lions Club

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members with support from the Mareeba Shire Council are in the midst of developing the Bunny Seary Lookout on Chewko Road to provide both locals and visitors alike an elevated pictorial view of

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Team at T-Hire would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Thank you to all our customers for your support in 2017.

We will be closed from 12noon on Friday 22nd December & open again in the new year on Monday 8th January.

Max & Jodie Call: 40921999 or Turner 0418150759 P: 4092 1999 M: 0418 150 759 M: maximumpestman@hotmail.com

Email: maximumpestman@hotmail.

Locally owned & operated!

PCO 3709 QBCC 1036543

The Committee, Management & Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our offices will be closed from 5pm Friday 22nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd January, 2018.

Our Mareeba office will be open on December 27, 28 and 29 for all Harvest Labour enquiries from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Freecall 1800 354 414 www.qite.com

ATHERTON

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Closed from Saturday December 23rd then reopen Wednesday 27th December.

Closed from Saturday December 30th and reopen Tuesday January 2nd, 2018.

PHONE 4091 3722 TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON

From all of us at AEM Service Centre happy holidays to you and your families.

Thank you for your support in 2017.

We’re taking a short break over the holiday period and will re-open Monday 8th January, 2018.

Mareeba and district with added picnic tables/shelters. It will be an elevated viewing platform and interpretive display depicting the involvement of Mareeba’s two airstrips during the Battle of the Coral Sea

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

in World War two.

Once again on behalf of all members of the Lions and Lioness Clubs we thank the Mareeba community sincerely for their support throughout 2017 and wish you all a very

Abundant Life Centre ponders the life of Jesus Christ Merry Christmas to all fellow readers of The Express!

As I ponder upon the life of the One whose birthday we celebrate on the 25th December, I am reminded of His compassion and concern towards the broken, the hurting, the bound, the sick, the

rejected, the poor and rich of society, during His three years of ministry.

One day a certain lawyer tested Jesus, saying, ”Teacher, what shall I do to inherit, eternal life?” Jesus answered “What is written in the law?” The lawyer replied “You shall love the Lord your God with all

Be your own kind of beautiful!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BROOK AND LEA. THE SALON WILL BE CLOSED FROM SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER UNTIL THURSDAY 4TH JANUARY, 2018.

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happy, prosperous and safe festive season and we look forward to serving you all again in 2018 in true Lions style.

– Denis McKinley, President Lions Club Mareeba

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your heart, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself”.

Jesus said “You have answered rightly; do this and live”. But, he wanting to justify himself said “Who is my neighbour?”

Then Jesus answered with the story of a man who fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him and left him half dead.

A priest came along, saw him, and walked on the other side of the road.

Then a Levite came along, stopped and looked but kept going. Then a Samaritan came along, looked and had compassion and helped the man by bandaging his wounds and pouring on oil and wine. He then put him on his donkey and took him to safety.

My encouragement to you is to let the life and love of Jesus compel you to show compassion to your fellow man and together build a community that cares for each other.

Have a blessed 2018 and may your light shine before men.

– Darryl Roos, Abundant Life Centre Mareeba

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entertainment

Movie magic over the holiday’s Madeline Scrivens and Emily Milani

Santa and Zahra Boldero

The magic of the movies never stops these holidays at the Rising Sun cinema.

Brand new on screen at the same time as the rest of Australia is the eagerly awaited Disney family adventure comedy JUMANJI starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart. The colourful Mexcan influenced family fantasy animation, adventure COCO also premiere. Both are rated PG and are perfect for all ages.

The really funny family comedy DADDY'S HOME 2, and the all action, adventure fantasy STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI, also shows for another incredible week of movie magic on the big screen.

JUMANJI

In a brand new Jumanji adventure, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about

themselves - or they'll be stuck in the game forever, to be played by others without break.

an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

COCO

STAR WARS – THE LAST JEDI

Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on

Having taken her first steps into the larger Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past.

ABBA Kiara Cabassi and Esther Cabassi

Zachary Scrivens

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DADDY'S HOME 2

Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays.

Rudolf the Reindeer

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We Wish all our customers a happy & safe festive season!

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OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE! CLOSED Christmas Day & OPEN BOXING DAY 10AM-8.30PM

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ON IT AG ’S AI N!

KP MANGO COMPETITION WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE HEAVIEST KP MANGO (KENSINGTON PRIDE)

BROUGHT TO YOU BY MDFVGA AND THE EXPRESS NEWSPAPER

IN THE REGION!

START GROWING YOUR MANGOES NOW!!

COMPETITION OUTLINE:  The mango must be Kensington Pride variety only  Mango must be photographed on electronic scales clearly showing the weight  The Mango must be viewed by a member of The Express Newspaper team or Joe Moro from MDFVGA  The mango must not be tampered with in any way  The competition is open to all farmers and budding farmers in the region  Prizes: 1st place $500 - 2nd place $300 - 3rd place $200  The competition will close on Wednesday January 31st, 2018  Winner will be announced at the end of the harvest season  The heaviest mango will be declared the winner  All mangoes will be retained by the Editor of The Express for verification and consumption

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LAST YEAR’S WINNERS!

Last year’s KP Mango Competition winners Shandell Hilditch, her son Weston, 2, and Irene Westwood with Total Food Network managing director Luigi Garozzo.

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

The “Classy Clohesy” Featuring 179m2 of clever design as a proposed house and land package* for lot 15 Allara street, Amaroo. Designed exclusively by Tropic Coast Homes.

What really makes this home special are the two outside living areas, an alfresco area plus a courtyard.

Specifically chosen for Lot 15, this package has been de-

signed for those who cherish outdoor living and space, that love the convenience of being close to Amaroo Medical and The future Amaroo Market Place.

Add the bonus of a separate dining and living area, all-flowing through to the outside areas plus a distinct lounge / family room.

Built to specific stand-

River frontage close to town – 34 Acres

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ards, Aaron from Tropic Coast Homes is the master of attention to detail.

Expect quality, and fantastic workmanship, friendly and open communication, with many

plans to choose from.

Land like this is a rare find, so be quick and take your pick.

Total package deal$345,500 *Land at $112,500 and home at

$233,000. A full list of inclusions is available upon request.

The perfect lifestyle property, all usable land of 14 hectares (34.58 acres).

Conveniently located just a few kilometres from the Biboohra Roadhouse this beautiful acreage property offers the best of both worlds. Great design and thoughts behind the unique living overlooking permanent creek with the Barron River only meters away.

Built to perfection, surrounded by spectacular grounds and natural surrounds, living here presents a true sense of space, separation, outdoor entertainment areas along with the ultimate land suited to horses and some cattle.

Additional features include: • Fully boundary fenced with entry statement

• Two modular style living units linked with covered timber deck • Additional front and rear timber decks • Three separate bedrooms, separate kitchen and lounge • Outside shower, countless water taps scatted throughout • Greenhouse has reticulated watering system • Four bay lockable shed with power, water and plumbed in shower • 40 Ft container with covered lean-to attached to shed • Great domestic water pumped from permanent creek

• All buildings council approved • Sealed road frontage, 10 minutes to Mareeba CBD Truly a one-off, this acreage is a "must see" for anyone who wants uniqueness combined with privacy practicality and style.

Arrange an inspection, you'll love it, like we do.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Contact Deb 0409 321 000, or visit www.amarooestate.com.au

To arrange a private inspection or for further information, contact exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 www.4880.com.

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BIBOOHRA $510,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY

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ENTAL ATTERS

Welcome to 18 Petersen Street

YOUR RENTAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

The Question: How can I reduce my electricity bill over the busy Christmas holidays? And do I need to do anything with my rental property when I go away for a holiday in early January for 3 weeks?

The Answer: With regards to keeping your electricity costs low over the holiday, here are a few practical steps that can help.

• Before rushing to turn the aircon on, first let nature do its work, open all the windows and doors and try the fans. If this does not work and you feel like you are suffering badly from heat, then close everything up, pull the curtains across and set your aircon at 25 degrees for optimal electricity use.

• Turn off lights, TV, fans and aircon when you are not in the room, or when you go out.

• Hot water is a big cost, check if your water system thermostat is set to 60c and if not, ask your property manager if it’s possible to have it reset, just remember you can’t reset it yourself.

• Take shorter showers - 4 mins is ideal.

Wash your clothes in cold water and make sure you check for leaky taps regularly and report them to your property manager straight away, this will save you a lot.

There is plenty more advice on the Ergon Energy website: www.ergon.com.au, check it out!

As for what to you need to do when you go away on holidays, let your property manager know when you are leaving and expecting to return, and notify them of the best way to contact you in case an emergency arises.

Other tips include: • Secure your property – check that all windows and doors are locked.

• Disconnect all your appliances and turn off your hot water system.

• Have a neighbour or friend keep an eye on your property for you.

• Keep the lawn mowed and neat.

• Make sure the rubbish bin isn’t left out.

• Have a friend check and pick up mail regularly.

Have a rental question?

Contact us via email or phone. We will select the most common question for next month’s edition.

Set behind a white picket fence, this charming weatherboard Queenslander on a quarter of an acre only a short stroll from town and the Barron River is ready for you to call home. Completely restored in recent years it provides the perfect combination of modern day living with the original Queenslander character and charm.

Features..

• Welcoming front timber entrance deck

• Three bedrooms (two rooms with builtin wardrobes and airconditioning in the main bedroom) • Open plan living area plus large U shape modernized kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space and a servery to the deck • Full length rear entertainment deck overlooking the backyard • Original polished timber floorboards throughout

This delightful home ticks so many boxes with spacious rooms, open plan living and seamless indoor-to-outdoor entertaining.

Cleverly designed to capture breezes and accentuate cross ventilation throughout, the home's open plan living, dining area and central kitchen with ample storage and bench solutions form the centrepiece around which the entire home is framed.

There are four bedrooms, the master complete with walk-in robe, ensuite and private access to the patio, and the other bedrooms come

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

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complete with built-ins.

Stay cool in the summer months, fully airconditioned with tiled living areas that continue through double glass sliding doors onto the massive tiled outdoor entertaining areas taking in the tranquil outlook of having no rear neighbours.

Sitting on a generous size 1003m2 fully fenced block the yard is low-maintenance with room for a shed.

Offering a lifestyle for the busy family or the executive couple, this home offers plenty of features to keep everyone happy.

Contact exclusive agent Norma Moloney at Ray White Mareeba on 0417 541 126 to arrange a private inspection.

• 3150 lime trees • 14 acres of paw paw • 1500 passionfruit vines • 140mg water allocation • 2 spring fed dams

• 2 homes + • Machinery sheds and packing sheds • A-grade Dimbulah red soils • 57.21Ha property

Contact Salvatore Girgenti of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today on 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414 for more information

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Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

MAREEBA $369,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Norma Moloney Ray White Mareeba 0417 541 126

$3,000,000

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY?

Disclaimer: Th is column is for community education only, and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Residence Tenancy Authority for legal advice: http://www.rta.qld.gov.au

tors with excellent tenants already in place at $330 per week rent.

The property has been realistically priced to meet the market and won't last long.

Perfectly positioned with great outlook

88-112 Sandy Creek Rd, DIMBULAH

Your Affordable Housing Specialist Email: reception@mchc.org.au Phone: 4092 6899

• Updated bathroom with bath tub and separate toilet • Massive double drive throughout carport adjoining the house • Fully fenced 1012m2 low maintence allotment • Large lockable colorbond shed with power and water plus lean-to/ carport to accommodate boat/camper trailer • Lockable dog kennels Perfect for a young family, retirees or inves-

Merry Christmas & best wishes for a safe & prosperous new year From Joe, Trina & Sophie JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468 l SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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PROPERTY

Perfect The charms of country living location The easy pace of rural country living combined with the charms of this acreage property present an outstanding lifestyle opportunity for anyone searching for that escape from a small town lot or looking to downsize from a larger rural lot.

The home is picture perfect in its presentation and has been immaculately kept.

Its circular driveway provides an inviting entrance and views over the valley can be en-

joyed from the property.

Set on a fully fenced five acres and located just 15 minutes west of Mareeba, this generously sized four bedroom, two bathroom home will cope beautifully with all the requirements that new owners may have. Easy maintenance is assured with its solid masonry block internal and external walls. The kitchen is the hub of the home and the large open plan living area plus office room ensures there is

plenty of space for everyone.

Property features include – well designed kitchen with huge pantry, ample storage, breakfast bar, gas cook top and two ovens, tiled floors throughout, four bay Colorbond shed (6m x 12m ), garden shed, 3KW solar power system, solar hot water system, insulation in the ceilings, 5,000 / 6000 / 4000 gallon water tanks and 2ML water from the

channel, NBN service via Skymuster and Activ8 satellite service and an assortment of well-established fruit trees All the ingredients for the finest in country living are here – privacy, relaxation and Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

lifestyle. All this can be yours.

For further information or to arrange an inspection contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.

MAREEBA $560,000 EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

FOUR bedroom renovated two level home with a combined kitchen and dining room, fans throughout and air-con to two of the bedrooms, built-ins.

There is large downstairs rumpus room, two bathrooms, rear balcony, fully fenced yard, Address: Price: Agent:

For more information or to arrange an inspection, please do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.

MAREEBA FOR RENT $380 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

Contact:

Hidden paradise on 1 acre

short walk to town and outside pets on application.

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

John Falvo and the Mareeba Property Office Team wish all of our valued clients, families and friends a happy and safe festive season and a bright and prosperous year ahead in 2018!

Surround yourself in the simplicity and serenity of a natural bushland setting with creek access. This hidden paradise offers more than a home but a relaxed lifestyle on one acre all within minutes to Mareeba's CBD. Walk in and feel at home in this spacious two story family home that has plenty to offer. Upstairs presents a natural colour scheme with beautiful polished timber floors and three bedrooms complete with built-in cupboards. The galley styled kitchen is modern with stainless steel appliances, ample storage space and a beautiful view of the backyard.

The lounge and dining area extends out onto the balcony and

is divided by beautiful timber and glass bi-fold doors. The balcony offers a beautiful breeze whilst overlooking the natural flora and fauna in the front yard, perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while enjoying a cuppa.

Downstairs is a spacious fully tiled rumpus room which can be utilised as a kid's play area, teenager's retreat, man's cave or for that extra space when guests come to stay. There's a bonus in-built bar and BBQ area perfect for entertaining.

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The home is also NBN Connected and has creek access.

Also situated on the property is a large 8x7m half concrete block shed with power access, two rainwater tanks, inground irrigation and beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens.

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MAREEBA $395,000 Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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Your local rental specialists HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP TO TOWN Two bedroom block unit, lino throughout, curtains and blinds, single carport and strictly no pets. $190 PER WEEK

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INDEX

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DIRECTORY

A

C

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Childcare Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics

B

E

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Floor Coverings Fuel

M

I

Irrigation I.T

F

Mowing Services

G

P

BLINDS

Pest Management Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Painting Security Snake Removal

Q

T

Quarry

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

S

Sandblasting/

CHILDCARE

Truck/ Crane hire

V

Venue Hire

ELECTRICAL

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Daniel Battistin

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

ARTICK: AU44045 - QBCC: 15065703

SCOTT: 0488 048 484 SAL: 0429 986 270 we are on facebook

 Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning  Cool and Freezer Rooms  Ice Makers  Air Conditioning Installs and Hydrocleaning  Breakdowns and Repairs  And more at FNQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

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AC

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Services, Maintenance and Installation of all Brands

TECO DEALER AND WARRANTY AGENT FOR AIRCONDITIONERS, FRIDGES AND FREEZERS

Mobile: 0428 038 055 Email: drewcollins@bigpond.com AU 33969 • R.H. L037771

Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Supply & Fit

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

EARTHMOVING

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

• BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS

phOne 4092 2922

your local business guide

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

FLOOR COVERINGS

ELECTRICAL SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

your local business guide CURTAINS,BLINDS & FABRIC

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

P: 4092 3019

ENTERTAINMENT

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

Custom Made

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

Do it right the first time!

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Mobile 0448 856 187

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619 96 James Street, Mareeba

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EMBROIDERY

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JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business GRAPHIC DESIGN

AP

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

N

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• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

DIRECTORY PEST MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORT

Sandblasting & Painting

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.

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now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

IRRIGATION

SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING

PLUMBING

IN-STORE AND ON-SITE

• Laptops, Tablets, and Towers • Custom Systems • Phone and Tablet Repairs and Accessories • Networking Solutions PH: (07) 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au BURRATRONICS

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

4035 2034

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

TRAVEL

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

POOL MAINTENANCE

TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE

Truck and Crane Hire

I.T

SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

For all security needs call...

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

BURRATRONICS

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

MRT

SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

QUARRY

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WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R E AN D O P

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QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

TREE LOPPING

TRANSPORT

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes Street Mareeba

MOWING SERVICES

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Locally Owned and Operated

WASHED SAND • FILL SAND BEDDING SAND QUALITY DAM LINING CLAY

ALL TYPES OF FREIGHT DELIVERY LARGE AND SMALL: 4 TIMES DAILY! CAIRNS, MAREEBA, TABLELANDS AND SURROUNDS

Call Jon Lambert

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FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!

TELEPHONE: 4092 7680

VENUE HIRE

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However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries



You could expand your circle of friends if you get involved in unusual activities. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits.

April 21 to May 21 Taurus

Merryas!

Christm

Wednesday 20th

Thursday 21st

Friday 22nd

Saturday 23rd

Sunday 24th

Monday 25th

Tuesday 26th

Tide Times 0324 0.78 1018 2.59 1628 1.49 2133 1.94

Tide Times 0353 0.88 1049 2.52 1707 1.56 2206 1.83

Tide Times 0425 1.00 1127 2.43 1758 1.62 2245 1.71

Tide Times 0504 1.15 1214 2.34

Tide Times 0551 1.31 1322 2.28 2218 1.43

Tide Times 0241 1.58 0655 1.46 1500 2.27 2242 1.29

Tide Times 0434 1.77 0905 1.54 1604 2.33 2302 1.12

Max 32o Min 19o

Max 33o Min 21o

Max 33o Min 21o

Max 28o Min 22o

sudokU

Method

June 22 to July 22

MERRY CHRISTMAS & ENJOY!

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

You can have a working relationship with children if you exercise patience and understanding of the dilemmas they face. You may be angry if someone tries to take credit for something you did.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won’t like. You can ask for favors but don’t take them for granted.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

Confusion at an emotional level will cause you to make wrong decisions concerning your personal life. Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You will not be able to trust someone you work with. You may be overreacting to a situation at hand. Not the best day for business trips. Major job changes or opportunities to get ahead professionally are apparent.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Don’t let an incident at work play on your mind. You may find that your documents are not in order.

Deception and confusion regarding your status in society is likely.

You can travel for business or pleasure.

Capricorn

Angel

Charity

Nativity

Santa

Bells

Christmas

North Pole

Stat

Boots

December

Ornament

Stocking

Bow

Decorate

Party

Tree

Candle

Gift

Pine

Visit

Candy

Giving

Present

Wish

Carols

Happy

Rejoice

Celebrate

Holiday

Rudolph

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Don’t believe everything you hear. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Organization will be the key to avoiding discord and family feuds. You can buy or sell if you’re so inclined.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Sudden changes could result in estrangement’s. Real estate should be lucrative for you. You will be moody and react poorly to issues concerning your mate.

Avoid too much discourse with colleagues this month.

Pisces

3 tsp gelatine dissolved in ¼ cup water 200g white chocolate, melted and cooled 150g Maltesers plus extra to decorate

1. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm spring-form pan.

2. Finely crush the biscuits in a food processor and place into a bowl.

3. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.

4. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the pan and place into the fridge.

5. Whip cream and set aside and dissolve gelatine in water.

6. Beat the cream cheese, caster sugar and Baileys together until smooth and creamy and add the cooled, dissolved gelatine to the mix and beat until well combined.

7. Melt the white chocolate and set aside to cool.

8. Beat the melted chocolate and the whipped cream through the cream cheese mixture. Fold through the Maltesers.

9. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Spread out evenly with a spoon.

10. Place into the fridge for 15 minutes.

11. Lightly press the extra Maltesers into the top of the cheesecake to decorate.

May 22 to June 21

You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems.

Loss is evident if you don’t consider all the angles. Do not get involved with individuals who are already committed to others.

Leo

Max 31o Min 20o

Ingredients

250g chocolate ripple biscuits 80g butter, melted 300ml cream, lightly whipped 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 150ml Baileys liquor

Don’t be too quick to spend money. Romance is quite possible if you are willing to approach someone who interests you.

Travel will promote romantic connections.

Cancer

Max 32o Min 20o

Baileys Malteser Cheesecake

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Your attitude is changing rapidly and your plate is overloaded.

Don’t be afraid to make additions to your house. A romantic infatuation from your past may surface if you frequent places.

Gemini

Max 33o Min 19o

ACROSS

DOWN

7. The action or faculty of remembering something learned or experienced.

8. Abbreviation: Lymphocytes.

9. An adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together.

10. The skin or prepared fur of a seal, especially when made into clothing.

11. The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.

13. A worker in metal.

15. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication.

16. Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition.

18. A natural deposit of exposed salt that animals lick.

19. An act or the right of selecting something from a number of alternatives.

21. Withdraw formally from membership of a federal union.

22. A small or medium-sized songbird, typically having a brown back, spotted breast, and loud song.

1. A small room in which a prisoner is locked up.

2. Leather with a glossy varnished surface.

3. An act or process of closing something.

4. A double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.

5. A large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, and other entertainments.

6. Give a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church.

12. Resulting from or having had a good education.

14. A disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency.

17. A person who dives as a sport.

20. Money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

You could experience unusual circumstances and meet eccentric individuals. You will enjoy interacting with those who come from different backgrounds. You may be thinking of starting your own business.

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In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

MARIA BARBAGALLO 26-05-1920 to 27-12-2009 Sadly missed by her family Maria, Alfia, Sam and their families.

MICHELINA FALVO

In Loving Memory Of MITZI HOLLWARTH 21.05.36 ~ 18.12.16

Your light and love lives on forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your family Franz & Lydia, Nick, Cindy & Darryl, Sally & Richard, Jessica & Brandt, Jackson, Lachlan and Meleta.

Position Vacant

Jeweller Brett Thompson Jeweller.

Watch batteries and jewellery repairs now in Cairns.

Ph 0437 800 892.

In Loving Memory of

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TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE LEADINGHAM CREEK ROAD BRIDGE, DIMBULAH Council will be undertaking bridge repair works on the timber bridge on Leadingham Creek Road, Dimbulah. These works are to repair damage identified during a recent routine inspection.

To facilitate the works, notice is hereby given under the Provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 that Leadingham Creek Road at the bridge will be closed to all traffic from 7:00am Monday, 8 January 2018 to Friday 16 February 2018 inclusive.

During this period motorists are advised the alternative route is via Wolfram Road.

Any inconvenience is regretted and the cooperation and patience of motorists will be appreciated. In the interest of public safety, please observe all traffic control warning devices.

For further information and enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service on 1300 308 461 or email info@msc.qld.gov.au.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA, QLD. 4880

Car For Sale Toyota Corolla Wagon Auto 2006.

Registered, Road Worthy Cert, 194000km - $5000. Ph 0427 733 967.

Brick/ Block Laying GREGOR J. MARSTERSON

Bricklaying, Blocklaying, Concreting Light

MAREEBA

Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Primary Health Care Service provides comprehensive Primary Health Care services to Indigenous clients in the Mareeba & Atherton areas and to compliment existing services already provided, the following vacancy exists for this service:

REGISTERED NURSE – SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE – FULL TIME  Build sustainable effective relationships and partnerships across local service delivery systems and with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, elders and leaders in the delivery of Primary Health Care services  Working at different locations  Previous experience in Chronic Disease Management is desirable  Excellent hourly rate (based on exp) + salary packaging benefits ESSENTIAL: Immunisation Endorsed, Driver’s Licence, Obtain a Federal Police Check.

PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES FOR AN APPLICATION PACKAGE AND POSITION DESCRIPTION EMAIL: hr@mulungu.org.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12th January, 2018.

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PO Box 1939, Mareeba

4092 5697

Church Notices HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS MAREEBA SWIMMING POOL AND KURANDA AQUATIC CENTRE

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE CAROLS • CONCERT • LUNCH TIME: 9.30AM SUNDAY DECEMBER 24

VENUE: ABANDANT LIFE CENTRE 133-137 WALSH STREET MAREEBA

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes St (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

SUNDAY, 24TH DECEMBER 2017: THE STABLE #5: THE ANGELS (Luke 2 : 8-14) CHRISTMAS DAY, 25TH DECEMBER 2017: THE STABLE #6: THE SHEPHERDS (Luke 2 : 8-20) SUNDAY, 31ST DECEMBER 2017: THE STABLE #7: ALL THOSE WHO HEARD (Luke 2 : 16-18) “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2 : 11)

DATE 23/12/2017 24/12/2017 25/12/2017 26/12/2017 27/12/2017 28/12/2017 29/12/2017 30/12/2017 31/12/2017 01/01/2018 02/01/2018 03/01/2018

DAY PROPOSED ALTERED TIMES Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm Sunday - Christmas Eve 10.00am - 3.00pm Monday - Christmas Day Closed Tuesday - Boxing Day Closed Wednesday 6.00am - 6.00pm Thursday 6.00am - 6.00pm Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm Sunday - New Year’s Eve 10.00am - 3.00pm Monday - New Year’s Day Closed Tuesday 10.00am - 3.00pm Wednesday 6.00am - 6.00pm DIMBULAH SWIMMING POOL

DATE 24/12/2017 25/12/2017 26/12/2017 27/12/2017 28/12/2017 29/12/2017 30/12/2017 31/12/2017 01/01/2018 02/01/2018

DAY PROPOSED ALTERED TIMES Sunday - Christmas Eve 12.00pm - 4.00pm Monday - Christmas Day Closed Tuesday - Boxing Day Closed Wednesday 12.00pm - 6.00pm Thursday 12.00pm - 6.00pm Friday 12.00pm - 6.00pm Saturday 12.00pm - 6.00pm Sunday - New Year’s Eve 12.00pm - 3.00pm Monday - News Year’s Day Closed Tuesday 12.00pm - 6.00pm

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Cleaning

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Mareeba Community Kindergarten Co-Educator Assistant

Sutherland Street

(Located in Mareeba Primary Grounds) An opportunity exists for a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Professional to join our wonderful Kindergarten as a Part-Time Assistant.

Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years, with 2 beautiful centres operating at Stewart and Sutherland Streets. We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to support high quality play based learning programs, is familiar with the relevant legislation and guidelines, and is very passionate about children.

Applicants require a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services, a current Blue Card and Senior First Aid Certificate (or willing to complete immediately).

This position is a Part-Time (5 Day Fortnight/Every second Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Position to commence 18th January, 2018 (normal probation rules apply).

Please forward your application letter & resume via email to: admin@mareebacommunitykindy.org.au Marked “Attention The President” Applications close 11th January, 2018.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Malanda Pony Club end of year awards Roosters 1971 premiership winning captain/coach Dave Power. INSERT: Roosters 1974 and 1975 premiership winning captain/coach Graham Bevan (right).

Gearing up for Roosters milestone As a foundation club with great tradition, the Atherton Senior Roosters Rugby League Club has a long and illustrious sporting history.

The Roosters will celebrate a major milestone in 2018 with the club’s 100 years after being established in 1918.

It all started in the inaugural Eacham Senior Rugby League competition in 1918 with the Roosters competing against teams from all Tableland towns.

The first Roosters premiership was in 1922 and this side also defeated Cairns Rugby League premiers Gordonvale in the NQ championship final.

It took 49 years for the Roosters to win their next Eacham premiership in 1971 after being runnersup eight times.

Dave Power was the 1971 grand final winning captain/coach and led the Roosters to a 12-8 pre-

miership victory over Mareeba Wests at the Atherton Showground.

Three years later, the Roosters won back to back titles in 1974 and 1975 under captain/coach Graham Bevan. At the end of 1979 the Eacham Senior competition was disbanded ending 61 years of local Tableland rugby league.

The Senior Roosters joined the Cairns District Rugby League competition in 1980 and have won two first grade premiership crowns(1993 vs Innisfail and 1994 vs Ivanhoes) from seven grand final appearances in those 37 years.

History of the Senior Roosters is filled with remarkable achievements and legendary personalities.

The Roosters boast a very successful corporate base which has increased substantially over the

years.

A fair share of ups and downs have been endured by the club but there has always been the true fighting spirit of the red, white and blue which has retained the Roosters place in local sporting history to become a Tableland institution.

Main 2018 celebrations for the Roosters 100 years will be held on the weekend of June 15, 16 and 17.

Friday night June 15 – 100 year book launch, meet and greet at Roosters Clubhouse.

Saturday June 16 – morning main street march, afternoon junior league gala carnival at Roosters Stadium, night centenary dinner Merriland Hall.

Sunday June 17 – afternoon Roosters vs Mareeba CDRL premiership match at Roosters Stadium.

Roosters will play in the old club jersey design.

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malanda Pony Club wrapped up the year recently by handing out awards and trophies to members.

Overall Highest Points Club went to (top photo) Mitchell Kaye, Corissa Evans, Artie Dawson, Emily Bulow, Jude Daw-

son, Alexis Evans, Zara Wojskowicz and Harry English.

Alexis Evans (left) was awarded the Zone 18 Pony Club Overall Highest Fundraiser. She raised $13,605 over the past year.

New junior Black Belts excel

Back: Black Belt Assistant Instructor Tony Hughes, Black Belt Assistant Instructor Peter O'Sullivan, Black Belt Branch Instructor Larry Simpson and front, new Junior Black Belts Clare O'Sullivan (14); Bridie Keevers (10); Adam Keevers (12); Flynn Hyde (10); Ethan Cummings (13); JBB Lauren Hyde; 5th Dan RMI Gennaro Arena.

THE summer Rhee Tae Kwon Do action day, held in Mareeba on Saturday December 9, was a great day for five Atherton students who stepped up to apply for their junior black belt grading test.

37 students and eight Black Belt Instructors attended Rhee Tae Kwon Do Action Day where five first grade (brown belt black tip) students from Atherton Training Centre applied for Junior Black Belt test under guidance of their Atherton Branch Black Belt Instruc-

tor Larry Simpson.

5th Dan Regional Master Instructor Gennaro Arena was the grading examiner on the day.

Five youngsters Clare O'Sullivan 14, Ethan Cummings 13, Adam Keevers 12, Flynn Hyde 10 and Bridie Keevers 10 each demonstrated effective self defence, technique and stamina with several rounds of continuous free sparring.

These students were also required to demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency of 30 consecu-

tive movements that make up “Choong-Moo” first grade pattern. Each student executed speed and power breaking single timber boards with running jumping flying side kick over 3 people, stationary side kick, spinning back kick and knife hand strike.

All five Atherton students were successful on the day under Chief Grading Examiner Regional Master Instructor Gennaro Arena and were presented with their Junior Black Belts.

“It's been a great day and a very rewarding experience as the Branch Instructor at Atherton Training Centre,” said Black Belt Instructor Larry Simpson.

“Training students who are keen to learn and rise to the challenges of Black Belt is gratifying.”

“Our Atherton RTKD Training Centre will benefit enormously by having five new Junior Black Belts training and inspiring others who are on the same journey towards achieving Black Belt.”

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Summer sixes finals night A-Grade champions, the Melendhrino’s, defeated Los Torros 4-2 in Friday nights grand final.

THE Express annual “Summer Sixes” competition came to an exciting end with the grand finals held lasy Friday night, December 15, at Mareeba United Football Club.

In what was a repeat of last year’s grand final, the

mens A-grade division saw the young Melendhrino’s finally defeat the experienced Los Torros 4-2, in a pulsating game with quality football on show by both sides.

After a 2-all draw at the end of normal time, the la-

dies A-grade final went into extra time with the Golden Bulls scoring a last minute goal to claim the win 3-2.

While on field 2, the ladies B-grade final was won by Amateurs who defeated Hasbeens in a close 4-2 game.

The men’s B-grade final was easily won by Hulk Smash who scored 8 goals to the Barra’s 3 and the men’s C-grade final also ended in a massive win for the young Feeling Sneaky side who beat Sore Knees United 12-2.

Chris Adams best with the bat for Atherton on Saturday.

Another century from Chris Adams

Another half century and a top score of 57 from young batsman Chris Adams wasn’t enough to help save Atherton in their Cricket Far North match with Mulgrave on Saturday.

Chasing Mulgrave’s first innings of 291, Atherton could only manage 133 in their reply off 53.4 overs. Only four Atherton batsman reached double figures in the final score – G Fox 12, C Adams 57, P

Sceresini 11, B Hasser 7, D Parnell 22, T Boorman 0, F Pittorino 2, M Salerno 9, H Steele 2, L Parnell 1, G Barletta 5. Atherton’s next match is a one day game against Barron at Loder Park on January 6.

Successful Sunday Lachlan Ford excelled for Mareeba on Sunday.

PHOTO BY PETER ROY.

The Ladies A-Grade final was won by the Golden Bulls who defeated Red Hot Chilli Peppers 3-2 in extra time.

Amateurs defeated Hasbeens 4-2 in the the Ladies BGrade final.

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The Men’s B-Grade final saw Hulk Smash defeat Barras 8-3.

Feeling Sneaky had a huge win defeating Sore Knees United 12-2 in the Men’s C-Grade final.

Sunday was a great day of Cricket for Mareeba with both the Second and Third grade sides excelling on the pitch.

Playing at Port Douglas, the second grade side bowled out Port for 69.

Player of the day, Lachlan Ford got 5-24 off 13 with match figures of 11 for 31,

while Darcy Houlihan got 3-13 off 19, junior player Tyson Brown got 1 for 0 off 1 and coach Trevor Roy with 1-3 off 3.

In Mareeba’s first season at their new venue, the teams coach and captains are focusing on inclusion and harmony in all the teams. As the younger play-

ers come through the ranks Mareeba will be a force in the future.

The Third grade side played at home on Sunday against Mission Beach and also had a good win making Mission’s total in 21 overs.

Cricket now breaks for Christmas before commencing again in January.

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