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Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club paddlers recognised with NQ Zone Awards Mark Rowe (in water) from Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club won the North Queensland Zone Sportsman Award for 2021.

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Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club paddlers recognised with NQ Zone Awards

MARIA GIRGENTI

THE North Queensland Zone officially announced Mark Rowe from Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club as the winner of the NQ Sportsman Award for 2021. Every club votes on the sportsmanship award, not the Zone committee, making it the fairest and most fitting recipient to receive this achievement each year. The sportsmanship award aims to recognise those who are active participants in the sport, display good behaviour, good spirit, and assist the sport to function. These are the people we want to model ourselves on and aspire to be, which makes it the highest standing award. All previous winners have been outstanding examples of what the sport is and how it continues. Rowe has again lifted this standard and had a massive influence on our sport in the north for the last few years. His positive contribution to the outrigging community sets a shining example, appreciated by all who have paddled or associated with Rowe. NQ Zone President Darrell Thoroughgood has witnessed firsthand the happy nature and encouraging attitude Rowe has displayed in the sport. “He has put in massive hours in helping others and assisting in setting things up so others can participate and enjoy the sport.” “Mark also made the extra effort to get themselves on the water to compete, which is exactly what this award is all about.” Rowe, the North Queensland Zone Junior Coordinator, is a worthy and fitting recipient of this award and has raised the standard to an even higher level. Mission Beach Club capped off a successful regatta season with North Queensland Zone Awards. From the second event, Mission Beach dominated and finished strongly to claim the title of Champion Men’s Club. The club also won four awards in the Grand Prix Regatta season, taking out Champion OC1/OC2 Senior Club, Champion Junior OC6 Club, Champion Junior OC1/OC2 Club and Champion Per Capita Club. Mark Rowe (middle) with Mission Beach Under 19 junior paddlers Jed Mission Beach Club led the Women’s Division until the last regatta. Hekili scored Campbell (left) and Max Rowe (right). an impressive 200 points to claim the lead and Champion Women’s Club title. Three clubs held the lead in the Mixed Club division until Coral Sea claimed the title, whilst Mission Beach finished closely in third place. Mark’s son, Flynn, received the Youth Paddler of the Year Award. Flynn, who started as a Junior, now leads Mission Beach Outrigger Club’s Junior Development Rates for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022 were issued on Tuesday, 25 January 2022. The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 25 February 2022. Program. Flynn is the current Under 19 National long-distance champion and ranked A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice. number two in Australia for Under 19 V1 sprints. V1 is a rudderless canoe used in separate races from his original OC1 craft. Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.03% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly. Should you not be able to make payment in full by the due date, please contact the Rates Section to discuss His award is a fitting testament to his paddling achievements, passion, leadership your payment arrangement options. Please note, if you have a current direct debit facility in place to pay off the rates, and mentorship within the local paddling community. this is a type of payment method and is NOT an approved payment arrangement. New paddlers are welcome to attend training days on Tuesdays and Thursdays To save you time and effort and also minimise your Covid risks, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is asking our at 5.00 pm, juniors on Monday afternoons, whilst club members usually head out customers to assist in limiting direct physical contact with each other and our staff, during the Rates period. We at 7.00 am on Saturday and Sunday for a casual paddle. therefore encourage our customers to please pay their Rates online via BPay, BPoint or over the phone. For upcoming events, please visit Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Facebook page. Payment by Bpay The 2022 season kicks off with the first regatta at Tinaroo on March 12. By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your

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cheque, savings or credit card account.Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments. Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa. Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday – 9:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

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Flynn Rowe from Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club won the NQ Zone Youth Paddler of the Year Award.

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Innisfail and District Historical Society looks forward to a busy 2022

MARIA GIRGENTI MEMBERS and volunteers from the Innisfail and District Historical Society are looking ahead to a busy and productive 2022. In six weeks, the Society sold out their 2022 historical calendars with 100 printed. This year’s calendar, compiled by Yvonne Smith, Val Robertson and Connie Symons, highlights the ‘The Mosquito Fleet,’ the sugar lighter boats that went up and down the Johnstone River en-route to the Goondi Mill. A print run of more 2022 calendars may occur if there is sufficient interest from the community. Despite a tough couple of years, members in 2021 special mention to all the volunteers for their efforts and the ongoing support of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Throughout 2021, volunteers Gloria Ballington, Lorraine Johns and Thelma Galvin put in a tremendous effort with various window displays at the museum.

These window displays focused on significant events, including Australia Day, Feast of the Senses, ANZAC Day, Art Deco Festival, Vietnam Veteran’s Day and Christmas.

Volunteers assisted at the Art Deco Vintage Markets held at the Shire Hall, had a stall at last year’s 106th Innisfail and District Show, whilst Flying Fish Point State School students visited the museum.

A special morning tea took place and a room at the Innisfail and District Historical Society Museum, named in honour of stalwart Val Robertson for over 40 dedicated years of service, whilst Herb Last received Life membership.

In 2021, IDHS launched a new publication titled ‘Some of the Early Industries of Geraldton/Innisfail’ with limited copies available for $10 at the museum.

One of the glass display cabinets, previously acquired through a State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant, contains souvenirs and items of interest from the Innisfail region. IDHS President Trish Ernst attended the launch of the ‘Unlocking Tully’s Past’ display at Tully Library. Members also participated in social meetings with El Arish, Mission Beach and Cardwell museums quarterly to discuss plans and projects. As part of the five-day Art Deco Festival, the Society held a successful Cemetery Walk last September, which attracted over 100 people who learned about the stories of early pioneers buried at the Innisfail Cemetery.

An exciting item donated to the museum is a handmade doll on the island of Crete during WW2. Seventeen members and guests attended the Society’s Christmas luncheon at the newly refurbished Crown Hotel in Innisfail. The Society has secured a Cassowary Coast Regional Council RADF Grant, so in 2022 the focus is on completing their website, with links to all museums in the Cassowary Coast region, including El Arish and Cardwell. IDHS is always looking for more enthusiastic volunteers about the region and its history. The Society’s AGM is on Thursday, March 3 at the museum starting at 5.30 pm with all new members welcomed.

Val Robertson surveys souvenirs and items of interest from Innisfail, displayed in one of one of the glass display cabinets.

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MISSION Arts Theatre Ensemble hosts an evening with award-winning local poet and playwright Laurie Trott at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, February 15. After COVID-19 cut short the season, Trott’s play ‘To Kill a Cassowary’ relaunched last year and attracted sell-out audiences at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre in Cairns. Trott reveals her journey from when she started writing the script for her heart-warming comedy in 2014 until ‘To Kill a Cassowary’ opened in 2021. She will speak about the writing process and the many creative challenges faced along the way before it finally made it to the stage. In 2022, Trott won the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Cultural Award on Australia Day. The bar opens at 6.30 pm with free nibblies, admission is $5 at the door, and the event starts at 7.00 pm with Questions/Answers welcomed by audience members. Bookings for this COVID-19 compliant event can be made via www.trybooking.com/BXBHE. For further information, please visit Mission Beach

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Why are they there, and how long will the convoy stay in Canberra? SARI RUSSO THOUSANDS of Australians have been flocking to Canberra via convoys. It all started with a truckie in WA. He spoke to a mate and said, 'I have had enough! What the hell, I am going to Canberra, want to come?' They both put it to their mates, and within an hour, there was twenty. When they woke up the following day, there was 400. From there, supported by Canadian friends (who started the global movement and have smashed the world record by having over 79kms of trucks in convoy), the first convoy made its way to Canberra on January 31. Now, every state has been galvanised, and convoys have either landed or are making their way to Canberra from all over Australia. FNQ has just sent their third wave, and so has Victoria.

parents who do not want mandatory vaccinations for our 5-11 years old's. The convoy participants believe that the Government is engaging in overreach acts by not allowing people the freedom to choose. Mainly as the vaccines in their current form do not stop people from getting or transmitting COVID-19, and there are currently a significant number of reports in the community of people who have had adverse reactions to the vaccine. Dr Robert Malone appearing on Joe Rohan caused lots of controversy in America. Mainly as he is a physicist and biochemist whose early career was focused on mRNA technology, and he isn't an advocate for its current usage. The main concern of the convoy members is that in a free society, people should have the right to choose what they would like to do with their bodies, and parents should not be pressured to vaccinate their children.

The mandate of the protesters is that they will stay in Canberra until the Australian Government honours an individual's freedom to choose what is done to their bodies. Some individuals who posted why they joined the 2022 Convoy to Canberra informed that they wanted to end the mandates. Many people decided to get the vaccine not because they agreed but succumbed to the current climate of fear and pressure to conform. They didn't want to lose their jobs; they wanted to be allowed into hospital or aged care facilities and wanted to be able to socialise. Members of the convoys are both vaxed and unvaxed. They are happy for Australians from all walks of life to join them as they continue to stand for freedom of choice. Especially for the

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Letters to the editor February Orchid Club Meeting Cancelled THE Tully Orchid Club is cancelling the February Orchid Club meeting due to the restrictions put in place by the government. With so many covid and variants in the district, and our members mainly being very senior persons, the executive decided it necessary to cancel out meeting for this month. Vicky Goldsmith Secretary

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Greg Shannon

WELL, January came and went and even though it seemed to rain a lot, the recorded rainfall at the mill was just over two-thirds of the long-term average for the month. The fact that rain was recorded on 19 days of January meant it seemed a lot wetter, and with the sunny days that have occurred, both the cane crop and fallow crops are growing well. The fallow crops, in particular, are powering on. While Ebony Cowpeas and Dolichos remain common fallow crop types, we are also trying Sunn Hemp this year. We sometimes call fallow crops “break” crops because they break the monoculture of growing

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cane, which is a grass. The most common fallow or

As a fallow crop, it grows upright, not along the

break crops are Legumes, which are not grasses, so

ground like a Cowpea, so it does not play as significant

their root systems host a completely different array

a role in smothering some weeds. However, it has

of microorganisms, which ultimately help improve soil

an extensive root system, which helps open up the

health.

ground and influence soil structure.

Sunn Hemp is a legume known scientifically as

Over the last years, we have also conducted

Crotalaria junco. The general view is it originated in

biomass sampling on both Cowpeas and Sunn

India. It has been used to make items like ropes and

Hemp to see what potential organic Nitrogen could

fishing nets in many countries for centuries.

be available for the next cane crop. In general, Sunn

As a crop, it has been used for fallow for a long time. Research has investigated its potential value for producing biofuels in more recent years.

Hemp has a slightly lower potential nitrogen comment to Cowpeas, but again they have an advantage in that once the fallow crop is finished and sprayed out, Sunn Hemp breaks down very quickly.

It is a popular fallow crop in Brazil where it can grow 3-4 m high, and they call it “Crotalaria”.

Sunn Hemp can be grown as part of a mixedspecies fallow crop regime, but we are also growing

We have been trialling and using it here in Tully

it separately to other fallow crops like Ebony Cowpea

for at least five years now, and our Sunn Hemp crops

to make comparisons between the two types of fallow

tend to grow a bit shorter than in Brazil.

on how they may influence areas like soil structure.

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Former Innisfail State College student Rohan Irving receives a business bursary MARIA GIRGENTI IN 2021, former Innisfail State College Year 12 student Rohan Irving gained selection as a recipient

invaluable teachings, my application would never have been successful.” Irving was runner up of the Keith Goodwin

of a prestigious Griffith University Business School

Memorial

Bursary.

sponsored by Chartered Accountants Australia/

Distribution of the $15,000 scholarship will take place over his three-year course.

Accounting

Scholarship

2020,

New Zealand and CBC Staff Selection. This prestigious scholarship award valued

Irving is incredibly grateful to Patrice Honnef from

at $1,000, organised by the Business Liaison

Innisfail State College for providing a reference

Association (BLA), will also assist Irving with his

letter supporting his application.

Bachelor of Accounting studies at Griffith University.

“I would like to thank Innisfail State College for

Irving also received the Halpin Partners Bursary

your dedication to your students, even after they

at Innisfail State College 2020 academic awards

exit the classroom, as without your reference letter

presentation.

Former Innisfail State College Year 12 student Rohan Irving is the recipient of a Griffith University Business School bursary.

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20 23

2 Drug 3 Tranquillity

24 In brisk tempo (mus)

29 Exchange for money

4 Hypnotic state

27 Jump

5 Celestial body

30 Four-wheeled carriages

6 Musical composition

28 Swerve about wildly

33 Muslim ruler

7 Round flattish cap

37 Serving dish

20 Intentionally false statement 21 Hackneyed

39 Blood that is shed

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

Uniting Churches 19 Part of the eye

36 Apple drink

9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

22 Practise a play

29 Fish 31 Large expanse of sea

10 Metal bearing rock

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

34 Frozen water

Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Seventh Day Adventist

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully Ingham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9.30am - Bible Study; Sat 11.00 am - Main Service, 8 Stallan St, Ingham

Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek

14 Mans name

Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully,

Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist

32 Glossy

13 Persuade by force

Lutheran

16 Supernatural beings

SUDOKU No. 232

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham

10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

1 Abrahams son (Bible)

35 Mischievous child

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Non-denominational

DOWN:

28 Greek letter

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

Empower Church Innisfail,

26 Satiates

Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell Cardwell Baptist Church,

Street, Tully

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Youth Times are from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Baptist Churches

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

38 Housing development

HARD

30 33

25 Muse of poetry

18 Leave one anothers company

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

8 Light evening meal

17 Native American people

23 Pamphlet

15 Bird home

3 Put an end to

12 Keen insight

ACROSS:

11 Object locating system

5 9

No. 12971 AND CLUES

9 Establish in a place

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12970 V

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A N T I C O V C A A S T T

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U N I F Y P R L I E M E E S

E R O I C P O M U P E R M R E P S R A D O S S Q U O T E R U A I S E Y B R E B E D D E L G T E Y E L I

V S V E R T A N U U T E D N A T A R K T R E T R O L I O N U C C A D K E N E T D T

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 231

Anglican Churches

St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Catholic Diocese

St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Tully

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima Church, El Arish Christmas Day - 10am St. John the Evangelist Church, Silkwood Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit Church, Mission Beach Christmas Day - 7am

Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Cardwell Christmas Day - 9.30am Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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Feast of rugby league at Tully Showgrounds MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Tigers Rugby League Football Club is hosting a bumper day of footy action on Saturday, February 12, at the Tully Showgrounds. Four trial games will feature Northern Pride, Townsville Blackhawks, and Cowboys Young Guns teams. The first game between Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks Under 19 Women’s teams kicks off at 3.30 pm. The Northern Pride and Blackhawks Under 16 teams are following this game at 4.40 pm, followed by the Northern Pride and Blackhawks Under 18 curtainraiser game at 5.50 pm.

Golf News Ingham Golf INFORMATION for upcoming events is below: Every Tuesday till the end Of February, Geoff and Fred will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm hit off. This is open to all members. The Ladies Captain proposes Wednesday, February 2, to restart games before the season proper starts as per the programme. All feedback is welcome! If you would like to play before then on a Wednesday, be there at noon for a 12:30 pm start. Please let Deb Giles know (0407 962 393) if you wish to play. The Thursday 14-hole competitions will continue over Summer also. Be at the club by 12:30 for a 1:00 hit off. Results For the Last Week: On Tuesday, eleven players created a competition won by Alan Cockburn with 39 Stableford points, followed by runner-up Paul Menegon with 35 points. Mick Fluerty took the rundown prize with 31 points. Thursday saw ten players compete in the fourteen-hole competition. Alan Cockburn, again the winner, had a nett 65. Runner-up was Paul Menegon, again, with 66 ½ nett. Saturday saw a Stableford being played again, with thirteen competing. Jayden Swarbrick took the winner’s prize with 41 points, followed by runnerup winner Colin Noble who ended with 37 points. Steve Hart and Alan Cockburn took the rundown awards

with 36 points each, and Alan Cockburn took the pin shot. On Sunday, the first Monthly Medal was well attended. The winner was Gary Cantoni with 68 nett, and the runner-up was Brian Scanlon with 70 nett. Rundown prizes went to Regan Chinotti, Ian Swarbrick, and Steven Hart with 72 nett. Pin shots were won by Marty Smith on hole 4 and Jayden Swarbrick on hole 7. Happy golfing… Cheryl

Innisfail Golf Club A SPECIAL thank you to the grounds crew for their efforts last week, especially John Lombardi and Craig Alman, for getting fairways cut for the Australia Day 2 Ball Ambrose event last Wednesday. Please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know any members who can lend a hand for two or three hours on Thursday. A special mention to Glenn and Jo Powell from Barrier Reef Motel for organising and sponsoring the great Australia Day 2 Ball Ambrose, as well as those committee members who cooked, worked the bar, ran putting/chipping competitions and cleaned/ packed up. The weather held out for the day as 36 players hit the course, and there were stacks of food, drinks and prizes for everyone. Drawn partners is an excellent idea as it gets everyone playing golf with different members and all players had fun. Congratulations to all the winners, and we look forward to hosting more events like this in the future. Results:

North and south pride will be on the line and rivalry fierce as Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks senior teams clash in the main game at 7.00 pm. Grandstand seats cost $10, which includes gate entry. Gates open at 3.00 pm, and any spectators wanting to book grandstand seats can contact Anthony Emmi on 0407 680 713 or Alicia Silvestro on 0407 181 631. Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club’s Jersey Auction is this Saturday, February 5, at Tully Leagues Club. The cost is $25 per person for the dinner buffet at 6.30 pm, followed by a guest speaker and jersey auction from 7.30 pm. Please get in touch with Tully Leagues Club on 1st: Luke Stephen Lyons

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2nd: Caine Cockle (Jnr)/Hayley Barba 3rd: Trent Mann/John Abbott IGC Rules & Etiquette Last week’s Quiz In match play, Jake’s ball is in the bunker, and he casually leans on his club in the bunker whilst waiting for his opponent to play. What is the ruling? 1. There penalty

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The weather was not promising for the Top End Apps Single Stableford 18-hole competition on Saturday, January 22; however, 26 players ventured out for their fix of golf on Saturday. Surprisingly, with a little bit of rain around, the course played hard with lift clean and place. Aman Singh set the pace with a great round of 38 points in the morning and 33 points or better, which would get players into the rundown.

Results: 1st: Aman Singh 38pts 2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr 36pts 3rd: Jamie 34pts c/b

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1/10 - Marc Di Carlo 4/13 - Alan Gould 7/16 - Alan Gould 2/11 - Stephen Todd 5/14 -

3rd: Craig Alman 19pts Wet weather washed out Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competition on January 21.

Don’t believe those weather forecasters! The hardened golfers turned up expecting a downpour, but none eventuated!

For all of you golfers out there who would like to kick off your Saturday golf earlier, the Club has created a second new starting time for the competition of 7.30 am – 9.00 am. This is in addition to the regular 11.30 am start time.

Results from the Betta Timbers Stroke Event: Nett Figures 1st: Jim Boston 70 2nd: Amar Gurung 71 3rd: Mike Ellicott 72 4th: Gerard Straatman and Kade Spencer (C/B) NTP’s Men 2/11 Gerard Straatman 7/16 Mike Kennedy Ladies 2/11 Claire Bourke 7/16 Not Won The Club welcomed Wade Bolton, who crossed the border from El Arish and who was done out of his excellent 7/16 NTP shot by an inch!

9 Hole – Graham Sinton

6 Hole – Geoff Grainger 11 (C/B) Rundown Walter Miller (C/B)

3/12 - Paul Tattam 6/15 - Vaughan Smith 9/18 - Stephen Todd Please visit the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the local region. Upcoming Events

Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings

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January 2022 Golf Results

Thursday, 27 January 2022 Sporters Results

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Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition January 19

Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks teams will feature in trial games at Tully Showgrounds on Saturday, February 12. Photo: Alix Sweeney

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Saturday competition Peak Aviation Stableford - 7.30 am and 12.00 pm groups of 4 permitted online bookings

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Innisfail Open Classic April 23 - 24

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El Arish Golf Report FOLLOWING are our final ‘summer comp’ results for January. Tuesday 25, a S’Ford was played with Jim Boston coming in winner on 32. Jim also took the Approach shot on #7/16, and Jamie Smith was R/Up with 31 pts. N.T.P. #5/14 was taken by Gavin Camilleri. Sporters Thursday 27 played the 2nd 9 Stroke, with Tony Gray winning on 29 Nett. N.T.P. winners: Mattie Smith on #11, Tony Little #13 and Lee Harding #14. Saturday 29 comp, we played a S’Ford with a c/ back decision going to Gavin Camilleri winner and Fran Lomas R/Up both on 33. Hipas Donald took the Approach shot on #3/12, with Wayne Bolton finally winning N.T.P. on #5/14 All-In. This Saturday, 5, is the commencement of our 2022 comp year. Following is our February Programme: S.A.T. 5th Monthly Medal - Stroke event sponsored by Brothers League Club/ Innisfail - M/L P.O.Y.: S.A.T. 12th Single Stroke event - Club sponsored M/L: S.A.T. 19th and S.U.N. 20th our OPENING WEEKEND sponsored by Cairns Golf World S.A.T. 19th 4BBB S’ford [choose] M/L trophies S.U.N. 20th Single Stroke M/L trophies: S.A.T. 26th Single Stroke M/L trophies. Times: 12.00 Rego 12.15 Draw - 12.30 Tee Off.

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Bowls News

President Stan Richards (left ) presenting the prize to the winning team… Ren Cantatore, Stewart Scott and John Eddleston

Ingham Bowls Club Australia Day Celebrations IT was a wonderful day celebrating Australia Day at the Ingham Bowls Club. Rain looked like it would spoil the day but thank you, Lord, for the sunshine. It was great to see 48 players on the green enjoying themselves. Thank you to the following sponsors of the day: Ingham Bowls Club. Stan Richards. Norma Evans. Ian and Karon Woods. Bob Bell. Trevor Pallanza. Many thanks to Elsa Piotto, Luisa Di Bella and Bev Eddleston for catering the delicious meal of corned meat, potatoes and coleslaw with pavlova for dessert. And to the ladies who helped with the cleanup, our vast thanks. To the groundskeepers, bar staff, selectors and anyone that helped make the afternoon a success, Thank You And most importantly, to all the players that participated, your attendance was greatly appreciated.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday saw thirty-four bowlers enjoy a social afternoon on the green. After two games of twelve ends, the winning team consisted of Sergio Dalla Pozza, Doug Juhas and Clem Kinbacher. Visitors are most welcome to join in the social days on Thursdays with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start. Next Thursday, February 10, the club’s secretary Gordon Goes donated prize money for the men’s social bowls afternoon. Sergio Dalla Pozza proved too strong for Graeme Anderson in the A-Grade club singles game, winning the battle of the bionic arms. The Games Director has requested players complete the first round of all games as soon as possible. Players, please check the notice board for your games and organise to play them.

Tully Bowls Club

Wednesday and Sunday afternoon social bowls are now commencing at 2.30 pm. Names in by 2 pm, please. Wednesday afternoon washed out. Sunday Afternoon 30th January Team1. John Brown/ MaryBacic/Joan Mercer (17) v Team 2 Peter Smith/Judy Hood /Rita Hudson(17) Winning team Ray Downing/Robyn Brunello/ Joanne Townsend received $10 each. The runner up team received a free drink. John Brown/Mary Bacic/ Rita Hudson. Members enjoyed a social drink after the game. Club Membership is now due. Anyone wishing to learn to play Bowls is very welcome to come to the club. We have Coaches waiting to help you get started. Let us hope the hot weather cools down soon! Cheers!

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

On Wednesday, INNISFAIL Ladies had their first rollup for 2022 and were pleased to return to the green. All senior ladies were present, 12 of the 16 playing members, and Louise Hoskins and Vera Rowe from South Johnstone. The ladies have a very full calendar for the year,

Full green of bowlers contest The Peter Longford Australia Day Cup

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI THE second Peter Longford Australia Day Cup, hosted by South Johnstone Bowls Club, played out last Wednesday, with a full green of bowlers vying for a share of the prize money on offer. Forty-eight players from Innisfail, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Gordonvale and Yungaburra played two games of self-selected mixed two bowl triples for 14 ends, or until the bell (1hr30m time limit). Scoring on the day saw teams with a win collect two points plus margin, a draw for one point, and in the event of a tie, the team scoring the most significant number of shots claimed the win. All dead ends resulted in spot the jack. Margaret Longford made the presentation of the Cup to the winning team of Tony Burns, Tim Kerrigan, and Craig Riddell. The team in second place with two wins + 15 was (18 ends) Sergio Dalla Pozza, Ian Humphreys and

Michael de Vries. In third place with two wins, +15 (14 ends) was the trio of Judy Rick, Dareyle Hester and Glennis Buttigieg. South Johnstone Bowls Club hosts the annual Peter Longford Australia Day Cup held in Peter’s honour as a respected club member. ‘Pumpkin’ Peter Longford leaves behind his legacy as a real gentleman, great bowler, and for his contribution to the South Johnstone Bowls Club both, as a player and promotion of the game throughout the district on local radio and in print media. Longford passed away on January 12, 2020; however, his memory lives on through his wife Margaret, daughter Leanne Bolger, grandson James, and extended family members. Those who knew him will remember his largerthan-life personality, passion for bowls and love of the South Johnstone Bowls Club.

Lawn bowlers from across the region who played in The Peter Longford Australia Day Cup at South Johnstone Bowls Club.

with TFNQ Championship games starting in March and pennants on April 30. Ten players took to the green, where Pam Anderson and Ann Rule 20 proved too strong for Diana O’Brien and Lyn Stevenson 14. The scores were 9-all at afternoon tea. Louise Hoskins, Dell Steve and Catarina Cook managed to defeat Eileen Hamann, Vera Rowe and Joan Atkinson 16 - 15 with an exciting finish on the last end. The date of Wednesday’s game was 2/2/22, and one match was two, all on the second end on an auspicious day.

Cricket Far North score update Round 9

1st Grade - 40 Over and 50 Over One Day competition - Saturday, 15 - Loder Park, Atherton Cassowary Coast Cyclones 9/160 (50) (Luke McAvoy 65 (96), Cooper Luce 29 (71), Justin Walker 15 (39)) def by Atherton 5/161 (34.5) (Arun Singh Mann 2/29 (6); Liam Conomo 1/3 (1); Ethan Darveniza 1/23 (5.5)) Atherton won by five wickets. 5th Grade - 35 Over competition - Sunday, January 16 - Port Douglas Sports Complex Cassowary Coast Cyclones 9/81 (29.4) (Gary Whittle 20; Justin Walker 16; Alan Sandow 12) def Port Douglas 77 (23.2) (Davinder Kumar 4/16 (7); Alan Candow 3/1 (2.2); Jacob Cullen 2/20 (5)) Cassowary Coast won by one wicket Davinder Kumar continued his excellent run of form with the ball, bagging four wickets, which takes his season total to 20 wickets at 12.6.

Round 10 1st Grade Cassowary Coast v Barron - Saturday, January 22 - Crathern Park 2, Trinity Beach - match abandoned - drawn 5th Grade Cassowary Coast v Rovers - Sunday, January 23 Endeavour Park - match abandoned - drawn

Round 11 1st Grade Cassowary Coast Cyclones v Mulgrave - Saturday, January 29 - Walker Road Sports Precinct, Edmonton - match abandoned - drawn 3rd Grade - 40 Over competition - Sunday, January 23 - Borzi Park Oval, Mareeba Cassowary Coast 8/23 def by Mareeba 1/25 Mareeba won by nine wickets 5th Grade Cassowary Coast v Atherton - Sunday, January 30 Miller Oval, Tully - match abandoned - drawn

Round 12 3rd Grade Cassowary Coast v United - Sunday, January 30 Innisfail TAFE Oval - match abandoned - drawn Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Juniors Round 10 Innisfail JMB v Atherton - Saturday, January 29 Innisfail TAFE Oval - match abandoned - drawn Saturday, January 29 - Griffiths Park 2 Tully-Mission Beach 9/84 (Dante van Vuuren 15) def by Norths United JMB 0/170 Norths United won by 86 runs

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AS we get closer and closer to the footy season kicking off in our great country, let's take a closer look at the preseason trials and games that will quench our footy thirst before the competition kicks off. First off the calendar, and one of my favourite games, the NRL All-Stars. The game usually welcomes back our love for the game, big hits, great tries and watching our heroes once again get it on. But the whole concept that is the All-Stars is an essential ingredient for our game, as it highlights the grassroots of our Polynesian and Australian Indigenous heritages that have a long and proud history in Rugby League. The game is taken to the fans, culture is celebrated, and both heritages clash in a celebration of dance that usually makes the hair on your back stand up. As we get ready to celebrate the NRL All-Stars, let's take a look back at the best 10 Maori and Indigenous players in the rugby league. 10. Greg Inglis- one of the most gifted athletes of his time, he had it all. Speed, strength and power. Give the ball to him when you need a try. 9. Tawera Nikou- A powerhouse forward, but could ball play as a link in the middle. He should've got the 1999, Clive Churchill. 8. Steve Renouf- Struggle to find a player of his glide. He was simply the Prince of centres for a reason. His Grand Final try will be played in heaven after we're long gone. 7. Manu Vatavaui- One of the most destructive

Friday, February 4, 2022 wingers of his generation, the' Beast' could run over you like a road train. He always left players in pieces after running through and over them. 6. Benji Marshall- Every kid wanted to be Benji, and that was the norm. He always stole the show because no one has ever forgotten his Grand Final flick pass. Hard to not love him. 5. Shaun Johnson- If a generation wanted to pass like Marshall, then a country wished to step like Johnson. If the footy gods are kind in 2022, then Shauny boy can finally lead the NZ Warriors to the promised land. 4. Sonny Bill Williams- As much as we hate the guy, he will always be the most outstanding athlete either union or the league has seen in the modern game. His strength, speed and balance made him so sought after that he became an icon. 3. Gordon Tallis- This man gets in there based totally on his pure aggression. When his side needed an enforcer, Tallia took no prisoners to bash anyone, with and without football in hand. Once ragged doll a player for 2km for being an NSW Blues. 2. Jonathan Thurston-The great and legendary goal kicker Darryl Halligan once said if I needed someone to kick a goal to save my save, then JT would be the man. When the game is on the line, JT would consistently deliver. My favourite player outside a Broncos jersey. The greatest modern player of all time. 1. Arthur Beetson- The greatest ever. His legacy is that he changed the game forever. Without him, Rugby League wouldn't be close to where it is now. The GOAT of footy, this guy made it possible for anybody to play this game. He became the first Australian Indigenous Captain in any sports in Australia ever, making him an Immortal for a reason.

Arthur Beetson

Benji Marshall

Two local junior soccer players sign with Newcastle Jets’ A-League Under 15 squad MARIA GIRGENTI THE sky is the limit for two talented local junior soccer players who recently signed with the Newcastle Jets A-League Under 15 squad in 2022. A fortnight ago, Zaviah Di Carlo and Happy Venables played for the Jets at Valentine Sports Park against some of the best New South Wales teams. Di Carlo, aged 15 and Venables, aged 14, will soon move from Innisfail to Newcastle. They will be soccer teammates and students at Hunter Sports High School. At the age of four, Di Carlo started with Innisfail Tigers. In Under 9s, he represented Johnstone River Football. Since the age of nine, Di Carlo started training twice a week with head coach Zenon Caravella at Caravella Football Academy.

Happy Venables in action has earned a spot to trial with the Newcastle Jets A-League Under 15 squad.

Since the age of eleven, Di Carlo has played for Innisfail United and played in the Under 12 team, who finished as runners up in the 2018 grand final. For three years, Di Carlo has been part of the SAP and TSP representative program and, in 2022, gained selection in the Queensland Country State team. Di Carlo received the Male Junior Player with the Most Potential in 2019 at Innisfail United Football Club awards. Over the past five years, Di Carlo has competed in Caravella Academy tournaments in Sydney, including Futboltec Invitational, Nick Rizzo, Sydney International Cup and FNQ Youth Cup. Di Carlo said he would not be the player he is today without the professional guidance and mentorship of Zenon Caravella and Caravella Football Academy. It is fitting both boys will be playing for the Newcastle Jets as it is where Zenon Caravella finished his professional career. “Whilst it is daunting to move away from my family and hometown, I intend to grab this opportunity with both hands in the pursuit of excellence.”

“I am ready for the challenge ahead, and this would not be possible without the support of Zenon Caravella, Crios O’Hare, my parents, and Innisfail United Football Club.” At the age of five, an extremely shy Happy Venables started with Boogan Stars Junior Football Club, where he played for two years. He played for Boogan Stars from Under 6 - 11 and most recently in the Innisfail United JPL team. For three years, Venables has been part of SAP under the guidance of Zenon Caravella. He received the FNQ Best and Fairest Player Award in 2019. After joining CFA, Venables progressed to the High-Performance program, where the actual fire in his belly was lit. ‘Zabiha has always played the game with incredible drive and hunger. He is an exciting player with an eye for goals, and I am sure he will be a terrific addition to the Jets squad. ‘Happy is another talented, quality player and a great reader of the game who is always influential in the centre of the pitch,” said Zenon Caravella. This is a long-time dream come true for both boys who plan to work hard, move up the ranks and do the Far North region proud.

Zenon Caravella Head Coach of Caravella Football Academy (middle) with Zaviah Di Carlo (left) and Happy Venables.

Zaviah Di Carlo (right) has signed to trial with the Newcastle Jets A-League Under 15 squad.

Wet Tropic Times

Friday, February 4, 2022

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

UNFORTUNATELY, the wet and windy weather

confined fishing opportunities to the estuaries last weekend. Combining that with the fact that most of the coastal creeks were running dirty due to heavy rain meant limited options. Most anglers headed to the Hinchinbrook Channel, where there are always some sheltered fish areas. The heart or middle section had pockets of cleaner water which suited the lure fishing with some nice Mangrove Jacks caught during the

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Generally, at the start of the Barra season, the

news is that plenty of Barra reported boofing and

freshwater reaches of the Murray, Tully, Maria and

feeding on bait around the mouth of emptying drains

Johnstone rivers fish very well. This year will not be

be targeting these drains with massive tides during the first few days of the Barra opening.

an exception; conditions are looking perfect, target the mouth of the feeder creeks and backwaters with lures, soft plastics or live baits. If land-based be croc

Some good Grunter was also reportedly caught from

wise, there is no way I would bank fish beside these

along the edge of the Hinchinbrook flats. Unfortunately,

feeder creeks of a night. Lastly, ask permission from

there were plenty of catfish and small sharks caught. Anglers had to find clearer water to catch the grunter. Anglers fishing the edge of the mudflats on the Cardwell esplanade have been managing good numbers of Blue Salmon and releasing a few small Barra. Hopefully, we will see a few Threadfin Salmon and some bigger Barra caught this week. The Cardwell Esplanade and Jetty does offer some great fishing opportunities. The mud crab catches have improved considerably in the Hinchinbrook Channel. Most boats manage an excellent feed with some exceptionally sized bucks

the landowner and walk rather than chop up a muddy headland.

Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

Fishing Comp

can`t comment on the first few days of the start of the Barra season or the quality of the reef fishing during the better sea conditions in the middle of this week. At this early stage of the week, mixed reports are coming from the various weather sites predicting the wind conditions for this weekend. My gut feeling is that it doesn`t look good. I would expect the fishing to be confined to the estuaries and coastal creeks. Again the Hinchinbrook Channel looks like a great option. The morning or late afternoon. As mentioned earlier, I would look at the mouth of the drains during the runout tide and then move into the creeks and fish the structure during the run-in tide. With the mud crab numbers increasing, I would be setting a few pots. Those without a boat should look at fishing the

weekend.

LUCINDA JAN - FEB

FRI 4 Feb

SAT 5 Feb

4:46 am .84m

1:58 pm 2.36m

11:31 am 3.35m

10:17 pm 1.55m

6:11 pm 1.38m

TUE 8 Feb 5:26 am 2.35m

11:38 pm 2.53m

11:42 am 1.98m

5:23 am 1.21m

4:18 pm 2.2m

12:10 pm 3m

11:21 pm 1.43m

7:11 pm 1.53m

WED 9 Feb 6:20 am 2.62m

SUN 6 Feb 12:37 am 2.33m

12:54 pm 1.8m

6:02 am 1.61m

5:46 pm 2.22m

12:53 pm 2.66m

THU 10 Feb 12:04 am 1.31m

8:41 pm 1.6m

6:50 am 2.83m

MON 7 Feb 2:14 am 2.2m

1:31 pm 1.65m

7:23 am 1.97m

6:29 pm 2.28m

JOHNSTONE RIVER JAN - FEB

2:09 pm 2.12m

11:52 am 2.94m

10:58 pm 1.45m

6:47 pm 1.29m

TUE 8 Feb 5:50 am 2.12m

11:55 pm 2.21m

12:28 pm 1.84m

SAT 5 Feb 6:18 am 1.12m

4:43 pm 1.98m

12:29 pm 2.66m

WED 9 Feb 12:04 am 1.35m

7:40 pm 1.41m

6:45 am 2.33m

SUN 6 Feb 12:50 am 2.05m

1:55 pm 1.7m

7:01 am 1.46m

5:56 pm 1.98m

1:10 pm 2.37m

THU 10 Feb 12:45 am 1.23m

8:58 pm 1.48m

7:15 am 2.51m

MON 7 Feb 2:48 am 1.94m

2:25 pm 1.57m

8:12 am 1.78m

6:40 pm 2.02m

HULL HEADS JAN - FEB

tides have moderated, with the low tide being early

will also produce a few Barra and Jacks over the

TIDE TIMES

FRI 4 Feb 5:39 am 0.79m

I am writing this report very early in the week, so I

sure the new boat ramp at Clump Point Mission Beach

YETI RE-STOCK! AND MORE ON THE WAY…

Good Fishing

amongst them.

Cardwell esplanade around the top of the tide. I am

info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY

afternoon around the bottom of the tide. The good

during the runout tide. This is excellent news; I would

“Tom Grigg opening the barra account early with this solid fish!” Roly Newton Tom Grigg, with a 80 cm Barra. Caught on a lure.

FRI 4 Feb 4:49 am 0.79m

1:55 pm 2.37m

11:40 am 3.4m

10:17 pm 1.54m

5:55 pm 1.31m

TUE 8 Feb 5:08 am 2.37m

11:50 pm 2.59m

11:21 am 1.98m

SAT 5 Feb 5:20 am 1.18m

4:33 pm 2.23m

12:18 pm 3.04m

11:24 pm 1.39m

6:50 pm 1.49m

WED 9 Feb 6:10 am 2.66m

SUN 6 Feb 12:45 am 2.38m

12:35 pm 1.79m

5:54 am 1.59m

5:46 pm 2.28m

12:57 pm 2.68m

THU 10 Feb 12:08 am 1.24m

8:13 pm 1.59m

6:46 am 2.9m

MON 7 Feb 2:07 am 2.23m

1:11 pm 1.63m

7:40 am 1.95m

6:27 pm 2.35m

SPORT

Wet Tropic Times

SPORT

Friday, February 4, 2022

Feast of Ruby League at Tully P12

Local horse rider Hanna Corica picks up a National Western Dressage Award MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL horse rider Hanna Corica and her 19-yearold quarter horse mare Haverbecks Luna have won a National Western Dressage Award for the 2020 - 2021 season, from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Corica, aged 15 from Innisfail, won the National High Point - Reserve Champion - Youth - Western Dressage Association of Australia National Award.

Horse Association (NQQHA) for bringing Western Dressage to North Queensland, especially the committee, for their assistance and guidance.

Geoff and Vicki Toomby from Toomby Horsemanship have been a part of Corica’s family since before Corica was born.

A special shout out to her sponsor Karly Eldridge from Stable-Ised Equine for her nutritional guidance when feeding her equine dance partners.

They are excellent mentors, having taught Hanna horsemanship and life skills. She is hugely grateful for their love, guidance and support.

Riders collect points from placings and scores from all season shows, including four local Western Dressage shows. In October 2020, Corica also travelled south to Maryborough for the Fraser Coast Championships. Corica and Haverbecks Luna competed in two levels of competition, Basic Level and Level 1, against other Youth riders and the Open category and achieved placings at all shows. The 2020 - 2021 National Level Champion and Reserve Champion awards appeared in the annual report at the Western Dressage Association of Australia late in 2021. For next season, Corica has already competed at the North Queensland Quarter Horse Association Western Dressage Show 1, Series 5 held in Innisfail last September, and Show 2, Series 5 last October in Malanda. Corica’s family is incredibly proud of Hanna and her team’s achievements, especially her determination, drive and dedication to her horses. In 2022, Corica will participate in more Western Dressage competitions, starting with the first one, Show 3 Series 5, in Malanda on March 19 - 20. Other events include the ARBC Western Dressage Championships, Dalby - April 16; National Championship Show, May 6 - 8, QSEC, Caboolture; Show 4, Series 5 - June 18 - 19, Innisfail; Western Dressage Championships - October 4 - 6, Fraser Coast, Maryborough, followed by State Western Dressage Champions from October 7 - 9, also in Maryborough. In the past couple of years, Corica has discovered a passion for Barrel Racing, so she has her sights set on competing in more of these races. This will add more kilometres to her schedule, and 2022 is shaping up a hectic year. In 2021, Corica competed at different shows held by Top End Western Horse Club, based out of Mareeba. After accumulating points from all events, Corica and Haverbecks Luna won the 2021 TEWHC High Point Beginner Youth Award. At each show, Corica competed in events that count towards the High Point Beginner Youth, which included showmanship at halter, hunter under saddle, hunter seat equitation, hunter hack, western pleasure, western horsemanship, reining and trail. Corica wanted to thank North Queensland Quarter

Hanna Corica and her quarter horse mare Haverbecks Luna competing at a Western Dressage Show.