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he chief executive of the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) will now need permission to fill vacancies within the organisation. A last-minute amendment to the MSC’s organisational structure will see that “any vacancies that occur not being advertised or filled until considered and approved by Council.” The structure includes 260 full time equivalent potions – 20 of which are externally funded – across three departments that operate under the chief executive. The amendment, moved by Cr Allan Holmes and seconded by Cr Alan Pedersen, prompted a fierce debate at the January 15 meeting. Cr Holmes said councillors had been elected to ensure the organisation was “lean and mean” and to do that they should have a say on whether vacant positions should be filled or made redundant. Acting MSC chief executive Rod Ferguson questioned Cr Holmes’ understanding of how council operates and that the decision would impact “day to day operations”. Mr Ferguson said local governments typically have a staff turnover rate of between eight and 10 per cent. He said it wasn’t practical for positions including administration officers and labourers to be delayed until the bi-monthly council meeting. “It is up to the CEO to handle the administration and I didn’t expect to have to come back to council for what I consider to be day-to-day matters,” he said. “There are only a couple of dozen council meetings each year and at each meeting, in theory, there will be a position to fill that often times is very low down the ladder. These people perform the basic function of local government and we need them there. This just adds another layer of complication to a straight-forward process.” Despite Mr Ferguson’s urgings, Crs Holmes, Pedersen, Mary Graham and Nipper Brown were unmoved, much to the dismay of Mayor Tom Gilmore. “Council must understand the difference between direction and management,” he said. Mayor Gilmore said the issue had to be resolved and that “another motion will be bought before council to clarify the issue” at the next ordinary meeting on February 5. The day after the meeting, Cr Holmes conceded “there might be some problems” with the amendment but that he had “been sending a message”. “The purpose of the motion was to deliver a strong message to the CEO and senior staff that we are serious about trimming the budget,” he said. “I think that message has been sent and as long as it is clear to everybody I am not welded onto it [the amendment].” Deputy Mayor Jenny Jensen said enough “checks and balances” had been included in the original motion.

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Stars of the dance floor By Boyd Robertson A retired Ravenshoe couple have been proving that age is no barrier to success on the dance floor after winning a nationallevel competition in Sydney. Eric and Ursula Stettner have been twirling on the ballroom floor socially for ten years but started dancing competitively in June 2013. The couple quickly began notching up victories, winning the Winter Festival event in Sydney in June, the Queensland Dancesport Titles in Brisbane in November and the Australian Dancesport Championships at the Hisense Arena in Melbourne in December. They compete in the Masters 2 Level 1 Standard category of ballroom dancing, which includes the styles of modern waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, Viennese and tango. Ursula, a former skate dancer, said she eventually relented to her ‘very competitive’ husband’s nagging to enter dance competitions after they retired. “I refused at first but eventually I said ‘fine, fine, I will go but only if you will shut up,” she said The pair practice between one and two hours every day, in addition to a two-hour training session with teacher Kevin Morellini, battling the Tablelands heat every time. Ursula said the training was necessary to excel in competitions. “It is a sport, and like with all

sports you must train a lot if you want to do well,” she said. “The only problem is that at 70 you are not as flexible as you used to be.” Eric was enthusiastic about sports like soccer and ski jumping in his younger years, and said he brings his competitive attitude into the world of ballroom dancing. “Dancing keeps you active, not just physically but mentally as well,” he said. “It keeps your brain going because you always have to be thinking where your feet are, what position you are in, what your next move is. “You have nine adjudicators watching you from every angle at all times so if you make one mistake you will pay for it – the margin of error is very low.” The Stettners will head to Townsville in April for their next competition, where they will be dancing in modern waltz, quickstep and foxtrot. They will also have to have tango and Viennese down-pat by the end of the year for further competitions, and have declared that they will keep dancing until their legs give out. “We know friends who have danced into their 80’s,” Eric said. “We’re just going to keep going and going.” Ursula also said there was no end on the horizon yet for the pair. “We will do this as long as we can,” she said. “If you don’t worry about your age, it doesn’t matter.”

Retirees Eric and Ursula Stettner are ripping it up on the dance floor, winning national-level ballroom dancing competitions

$115,000 in community benefit grants for Mareeba FOUR local community organisations in the Mareeba region have shared in more than $115,000 under the latest round of grants through the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit (GCB) Fund. David Kempton, Member for Cook, welcomed the funding which will help not-for-profit organisations provide programs and services to residents in the Mareeba area.

“The revenue for these one-off grants is sourced from gaming taxes placed on Golden Casket lotteries, wagering, keno and gaming machines,” he said. “I am thrilled to see that recognition flow through to hard working groups here in the far north.” Local groups to share in the funding include the Mareeba Rugby League Club who will receive $28,000 towards a new cold room, Mareeba State High School

will receive $31, 818 to upgrade their outdoor facilities, the Mareeba Child Care and Kindergarten also receive $31, 818 and the Wolfram Fire Brigade are set to score almost $24,000. “The funding for the Wolfram Rural Fire Brigade will be used to purchase a utility vehicle to access land and hilly terrain otherwise inaccessible with fire trucks or other vehicles,” Mr Kempton said. The latest round of the GCBF will see

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By Ryan Groube A de-amalgamation veteran has been unveiled as the new chief executive of the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC). Peter Franks – the former deamalgamation transfer manager for the Noosa Shire Council – put pen to his contract on January 17. He begins work on February 3. In his first interview after taking the position, Mr Franks said his key focus in the role will be ensuring efficient and value for money services to the community. “Within the organisation my focus will be on service delivery,” he said. “Council’s role is to deliver services to the community with community money. I think the community realises that there are going to be challenges but we need to meet those challenges. “Things are going to be tight, we know that, so we need to look at the organisation internally to see where savings can be found.” Originally from Zimbabwe, Mr Franks moved to Australia in 2000 where he worked developing financial models for the de-amalgamation of the Delatite Shire Council.

From 2003 until 2008 he was the chief executive of the Livingstone Shire Council – which has since been reborn after de-amalgamating from the Rockhampton Regional Council. In 2008, Mr Franks became the inaugural chief executive of the amalgamated Mackay Regional Council. After a brief stint as a locum with the McKinlay Shire Council, Mr Franks was appointed to oversee the de-amalgamation of Noosa from the Sunshine Coast Regional council. Mr Franks had applied to stay on as Noosa Shire Council chief executive but was beaten out by former Noosa Corporate Services Director Brett De Chastel for the position. Mr Franks said he was delighted to secure the job at Mareeba and that he was looking forward to the challenge of rebuilding the Mareeba Shire. “I was attracted to the job in Mareeba because it was very similar in terms of rebuilding,” he said. “In doing that I will be really open and honest with the staff and with the community as well.” Mayor Tom Gilmore said the signing of Mr Franks as a full time chief executive was pivotal in the process of re-establishing the Mareeba Shire.

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A cardboard recycling service for businesses has been discontinued as the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) looks to find savings to its bottom line. On January 15, the MSC voted to cease its cardboard pick-up operation service which had been offered free of charge to 45 local businesses. The move will see council trim $146,928 a year from its bottom line but affected businesses will now have to employ private contractors to remove the waste. The option of continuing the service with a fee was rejected by council with businesses facing a monthly cost of about $300. Council has given notice to businesses who will have one month to make alternative arrangements. A straw poll of affected businesses conducted by The Express showed the impact of the decision to be minimal. While businesses conceded sourcing a private contractor would see them take a financial hit they were understanding that the

new council needed to find savings. Curcio’s Bakery owner Anna Curcio said while the cardboard pick-up service had been convenient and that there would be added costs she was happy enough with the decision. “I understand that council is looking to cut costs where they can,” she said. “One way or another we would be affected whether it is through our rates or here [at the business].” Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said although this would have an impact most of the business community were willing to give the new council “a bit of grace”. “It was there first meeting and I am sure they are going to have more important and tough decisions to make,” he said. “I am sure the business community will take these changes on board and make them work but council needs to be up front with

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Looking for this year’s Debutantes By Ryan Groube The organisers of Mareeba’s Debutante Ball have put the call out for girls aged 16 to 17 to take part in the annual rite-of-passage. Last year, 19 girls made their debut at a glittering formal event at the Mareeba International Club and Debutante co-ordinator Daniela Soncin is hoping for a similar turnout in 2014. In order to take part, interested girls and their parents or guardians must attend a mandatory Parent Information Session

at St Thomas of Villanova school on February 2 at 2pm. A key part of the session will be taking the girls through an intensive lead-up schedule which features 11 workshops held on Sunday from 5pm until 7pm from February 9. The workshops are free and teach the girls 12 dances as well as etiquette and hair and make-up in preparation for the May 3 event. “We need to know who is interested by no later than February 2,” Mrs Soncin said.

“The Debutante Ball is a unique and traditional experience and one of the only true, formal balls you have in Mareeba.” Kirsten Falvo made her debut at the last year’s event and said it had been a once in a lifetime experience. She said the weekly Sunday workshops had also been a lot of fun. “I really enjoyed the whole experience,” she said. “Every Sunday you’d go and spend three hours with your friends. It takes about two or

three weeks to get used to learning the dances but after that it is so much fun.” Ms Falvo said the formal part of the Debutante Ball offered young girls a different experience to other social events. The Debutante Ball has been a fixture on Mareeba’s social calendar since before World War II. Any girls wanting more information can get more information from their school, or, by emailing Mrs Soncin at adsoncin@bigpond. com

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Fire levy wound back By Ryan Groube A new State Government rural fire levy which threatened to cripple some rural businesses has been wound back. At its January 16 meeting, the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) received a letter from the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services detailing how the new Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy had been changed to cap fees aimed at businesses in regional Queensland. Previously, rural businesses classified as Class E faced an annual fee of up to $37,534 each year. A spokesperson for the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services said that fee would now be capped to a maximum of $657.80 from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014.

“Under the original proposal many small businesses in rural and regional areas would have been placed under significant pressure with the introduction of the levy,” the spokesperson said. “That is why the state government has capped the maximum amount for Class E levy contributors to $657.80. “The government will work with local councils that have already collected the Class E levy to arrange refunds for any property owners impacted by this change.” The TRC, rural fire brigades and rural businesses had been staunch objectors to the levy with a series of protests held across the Tableland and in Cairns last year. Money collected from the rural fire levy will go towards funding disaster recovery.

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Councillor Shaaron Linwood (left) has slammed TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long (centre) for using her casting vote to choose Cr Geoff Stocker (second from the right) as deputy mayor.

Upset in the TRC By Boyd Robertson Cracks have appeared in the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC), after veteran councillor Shaaron Linwood was controversially defeated for the position of deputy mayor by Geoff Stocker. Mayor Rosa Lee Long used her casting vote as Mayor to break a 3-3 deadlock and choose Cr Stocker as her deputy over Cr Linwood at the TRC’s first post-deamalgamation meeting in Atherton on January 16. Cr Lee Long voted once for Cr Stocker before voting a second time – which she is empowered to do as Mayor under the Local Government Act in order to break ties – to ensure he got over the line four votes to three. Although pledging to support Cr Stocker in the role of deputy mayor, Cr Linwood made incendiary comments about Cr Lee Long’s decision. “This confirms that justice and right come a very poor second to politics in a Rosa Lee Long-led council,” Cr Linwood told The Express shortly after the decision. “I knew beforehand that this would happen - it’s all about politics with her.” Cr Lee Long said it had been a “very difficult decision” to choose Cr Stocker over Cr Linwood. “I chose Geoff because he has the respect of both the community and the other councillors,” she said. “Shaaron also has that respect so it was

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More beds for the aged at Carinya By Boyd Robertson Ground has been broken on a $15 million expansion to the Carinya Home for the Aged in Atherton will mean more beds available for the Tableland’s elderly. Carinya Board of Directors president Max Slade, life member Kevin Wadley and patron Jim Chapman turned the first sod together in a small ceremony held at the facility. The new lodge will be named posthumously after Carinya’s long-time treasurer Enid Collins and will feature 45 new rooms for residents, bringing the facility’s capacity to 132. Mr Slade said the expansion would also include important upgrade to the centre’s other facilities, including the kitchen, dining halls and lounge rooms. “This has been a very long process [of planning the expansion] but it will definitely pay

off in the long run,” Mr Slade said. “There is a definite need for additional aged care beds on the Tableland, which is the whole reason for this expansion.” Carinya CEO Sue Nicholls said aged care facilities formed important parts of any community. “Without aged care, the elderly stay in hospital, and hospitals are not designed for aged care needs,” she said. “What ends up happening is they are left with no option but to settle the elderly into aged care anyway, and this can be far from their friends and families. “Home care is an option and we do have that in Atherton but aged care facilities provide that next step, particularly when it comes to security and companionship.” Politicians Jan McLucas, Bob Katter and Shane Knuth also attended the groundbreaking, with Senator McLucas credited with help-

ing secure a low-interest $3.6 million loan from the federal government to assist with construction. The Senator downplayed her role in the expansion; however, instead saying the centre’s committee and staff deserved praise. “Carinya put together an extremely thorough and well-presented application to the Government – these funds are extremely competitive and the fact they’ve been approved for one shows how well-respected they are and how long their vision goes,” she said. “The value of Carinya to the Tableland community is immense. “To have a high-quality aged care facility here like Carinya should be celebrated, it should be something locals are thankful for.” The Enid Collins Lodge is expected to take 18 months to build, with work scheduled to begin in February, weather permitting.

Max Slade, Jim Chapman and Kevin Wadley turning the first sod at the Carinya Home for the Aged expansion project in Atherton on January 15.

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The Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) has parted ways with one of the organisation’s highest ranking managers citing “a new focus” as the reason for the split. Trevor Adil has ended his role as Director of Infrastructure Services where he has been replaced by National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements Program Manager Brian Symth. The department is responsible, primarily, for delivering council’s capital works program. MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said the change was the result of a “change of focus” within the organisation. “Mr Adil has provided exemplary service to both Mareeba Shire and Tablelands Regional Council for a number of years, raising the engineering standard within the organisation to a very high standard,” he said. “But due to a new focus within the organisation it was agreed that it was time for a change within that department.” The Express contacted Mr Adil for comment but he declined. Mr Symth has been appointed on a short-term contract. Mayor Gilmore thanked Mr Adil for his contribution to council.

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Antonio Bruno Dimaggio: To the complaining people out there, please feel free to assist in the lifting to put it back on its wheels if not be thankful that nobody was killed in it. There is another two ranges which can give you access around the ranges. Gabi Banschbach: How can we be held at random like this because of a rolled over pineapple truck? And we think we are prepared if a Cyclone comes through. Joelle Verfurth: They have had to bring in machinery to remove the pineapples

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Kuranda Range closed for 7 hours By Boyd Robertson The Kuranda Range Road was closed for nearly seven hours on Wednesday night after a semi-trailer rolled just above the Henry Ross lookout at about 5:15pm. Kuranda police have confirmed that the driver of the truck, which was carrying a load of pineapples, suffered minor injuries but noone else was hurt. Police investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash, which was sufficient in force to nearly flatten several sections of safety railing along the side of the road. Police closed the road until 12:30am the following morning, with the line of backed-up traffic reaching to at least the Kuranda turn-

off at about 9pm. Many motorists decided to turn back and use the Gillies or Rex Range Roads to get to Cairns. More than a few dropped in at the Kuranda Hotel for rest and refreshment, with owner Rob Matthews happy to capitalise on the range’s frequent closures. “It was actually a fantastic night for us,” Mr Matthews said. “We had a very significant increase on our usual night-time activities. “We usually do see a pretty noticeable spike whenever the road is closed, particularly when there are longer closures for six or more hours.” Even with the truck removed, road users will still be facing delays with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) earthworks halfway down

the range scheduled to continue until August. Crews began constructing a large temporary earth-fill platform in early January, which will allow a long-reach excavator to access higher areas of the slope face. TMR has stated it will try to reduce delays as much as possible. “We are aware of the importance of the Kuranda Range Road as a link between Cairns and the Northern Tablelands,” a TMR spokesperson said. “We are trying to reduce disruption to motorists by reducing lane closures during the day to just one site. “Lane closures at two additional sites on the range will only be implemented at night.” The works will continue 24 hours a day until completion.

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An insurance claim will decide whether a Mareeba farm will be able to recoup thousands of dollars of product damaged in a truck roll-over on the Kuranda Range Road. During peak hour on January 15, a refrigerated truck flipped on the Kuranda Range Road at about 5.30pm, blocking the road for almost seven hours. The truck had been transporting, among other things, 1000 trays of pineapples from Mareeba’s Pinata Farms. On average, each tray held 10 pineapples and had an estimated market worth of $25,000. Pinata Farms North Queensland opera-

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tions manager Stephen Scurr said he expected that there was no way any of the fruit could be salvaged. “I am pretty sure we will have to dump it all because the fruit will be too bruised to do much with,” he said. “It is not nice for anyone [when this happens] but we are hoping to find out some time today [January 16] from the Transport Department about what happened. “We are hoping the truck insurance will cover anything we have lost.” Mr Scurr said the business had gone eight years without having a truck carrying their fruit roll-over but had now had two in six weeks. In December 2013, a truck carrying Pinata produce also rolled north of Mackay.

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Bat response not good enough Wow, the Mayors response [No eviction notice for bats, January 15, page four] has caused a few locals to voice their opinions, and the horse riding community are not happy at all. I took the following photos this morning on my walk through town and advise that these two dead bats are across the street from the Herberton council offices.

“No direct impact on the community”, well what about the dogs that are getting out at night and rolling in these bats and eating them?

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In response to Ms McLean from the Tolga Bat Hospital, Tolga is 22 kilometres from Herberton it is no wonder that she cannot smell the bats or hear their high pitched squealing. To the Mayor, I ask just who is going to remove these dead bats from the gutter in the main street of Herberton? Are you going to issue the HAZCHEM suites to the TRC employees and pay them extra money to remove possible bio hazard materials? Oh and are scared that these “harmless bats” will soon roost in your back yard if moved on Madam Mayor? Have you actually been to Herberton and walked the area where these bats are? Or, are you just taking the word of your so called bat experts? I invite you to come visit me and bring your walking shoes and I will take you for a guided tour Madam Mayor, so you can see first hand the exact extent of what I am complaining about.

Hundreds of thousands? Are you serious? They number in the millions now. Neville Johnson Herberton New range crossing a necessity About 25 per cent of our region’s population must travel a range road to get to our regional airport, seaport and major medical facilities. Each of the range roads is easily cut by weather and crashes; so frequently that experienced range users fully expect delays and closures. But is this good enough in a first-world country in the 21st century? Would it be tolerable in the south-east of the state? Cairns is hemmed in: ocean to the east, hills to the west and rivers to the north and south. In major floods the only way out of Cairns is by air or sea because there is no road out that doesn’t first cross a river. What if Cairns had to be evacu-

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Hi folks, Well I hope that you all had a safe time over the Christmas and New year period. With the new year comes the resolutions, and mine is to ride more than I did last year and I hope yours is the same too. The roads have been busy with bikes between the rain and it’s good to see the occasional pack of bikes together making a statement to Newman. Here’s something interesting, Motorcycle registrations have increased over the last five years by 31 percent and is continuing to rise due to increasing fuel prices, and it’s not just men getting on a motorcycle, licensing rates for women aged over 41 have risen by 17 percent, go for it Ladies, it’s great to see. On the racing scene, it looks like another busy season on and off road. The Mareeba Motocross have just had their sign on practice day and now have a new committee steering the club, which was voted the third best club in Queensland for 2013, which is a credit to the hard working previous committee and members. While I’m on the subject of the Mareeba club, they really need more support on the working bees prior to the race meet and some more officials would be good too. The Sid Carucci Memorial two-day meet coming up on January 26 and 27, they could certainly use the extra hands. Another local Motocross rider who is going places is Caleb Ward. This young man is a champion in the making and will be a fierce competitor in this season’s Monster Energy Motocross series, as well as competing locally as he has just been upgraded to Pro. At just 16 years of age, Caleb has been busy in the off season training in the gym, mountain biking as well as dedicated endless hours punching out lap after lap on his KTM 250 at local

tracks. Shortly he is heading down to spend time with Greg Moss at MTIF and Greg knows how to build Champions, just look at his sons Matt and Jake. They created history by being the first brothers to go 1-2 and take out the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship. This is what you do to succeed in this sport, eat, live, breathe Motorcycles. Caleb’s hard work and determination has attracted a host of sponsors with the likes of KTM Australia, Axis Motorsport, Spent clothing, Fly Racing, M2R Helmets and Wayne Leonard Motorcycles and this list will continue to grow. If you want to check out some of his training, check out his latest clip on youtube – Caleb Ward MX Welcome to 2014, and I am sure we would all like to see him have an awesome season. Some other news on road racing is that as I write this, Stephen “Acco” Accatino, Jason Allen and Andrew Relph are driving the mega miles down to Phillip Island in Victoria, to once again race in the Phillip Island International Classic. This is a huge international event and there are a lot of overseas riders competing in various classes over two days on what is considered to be one of the best circuits in the world. All three are racing the same class as last year which is the period 6 250cc and I have to give these guys credit for driving from one end of Australia to the other to fly the flag for the Far North Queensland Road Racing Club which is based out at the Mako Trak. It will be interesting to see the lap times of these guys as not only will they be racing a talented field of riders, they will be racing each other for the bragging rights of who beat who.

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Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

Wednesday 22nd

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March 21 to Apr 20

Travel is evident, but be cautious while in transit. You need to keep busy doing things that you both enjoy. New hair, new outfit, new you. Secret affairs may be brought out in the open.

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Thursday 23rd

Friday 24th

Max 32o Min 19o

Max 29o Min 20o

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sudoku

Tide Times 0510 2.00 1021 1.73 1553 2.08 2237 1.16

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.

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Saturday 25th

Sunday 26th

Monday 27th

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Boyd’s comic relief

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

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Try to slow down, and take another look. Extravagance and overindulgence are not a cure if you’re feeling sorry for yourself. You need to put some trust in others.

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4 Handy Hints using Coca Cola

July 23 to Aug 22

1. Use Coca Cola to remove rust from objects. Soak them overnight and scrub the next morning and watch the rust drip away.

Be careful while traveling. Call a good friend. Travel will promote new romantic connections. Get domestic chores out of the way early.

Virgo

2. Use to remove stubbon stains in clothing. Let clothing soak in Coca Cola for half an hour than wash as normal.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

3. Coca Cola helps to releive the pain from most stings. Simply pour over sting.

Try not to upset others with your plans. Get out and rub shoulders with people in high positions if possible. It will be important that you have your priorities straight.

4. Soak hair in Coca Cola to help remove gum that is stuck in hair.

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Sept 24 to Oct 23 Delve into worthwhile causes that will show results if you put in the effort. Patience will be of utmost importance. You’re intuitive this week; however, this attribute could get you in trouble if you tactlessly say what you think.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Travel will be fun, but expect it to cost you. Get down to business and do the work yourself. Take time to find out if anyone has a better suggestion before you make arrangements for the whole family.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 You need to take a long, hard look at yourself and your personal situation. It’s a good time to make changes to your living quarters that will give you more space.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20 Be honest in your communication and don’t lose your cool if someone backs you into a corner. You will be able to work in fine detail and present the best possible proposal. Secret affairs may only cause complications in your life.

Aquarius

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Method

You will have to control the way you feel. Your best efforts will come through making changes in your home. Get on with business. You are best not to confront situations that deal with inlaws or relatives.

Leo

Max 32o Min 21o

Ingredients

You’re ready to take action and take over. Any difficulties with peers could be unnerving. You will upset your partner if you have spent money on things that aren’t necessary. Changes to your self image will be to your benefit as long as you don’t over pay. May 22 to June 21

Tuesday 28th

1 cup cereal flakes with strawberries 1 cup quick oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon corn starch 1/2 cup strawberries, mashed or pureed 3 cups sliced strawberries,

April 21 to May 21

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Aurora

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Gust

Snow

Autumn

Dew

Heat

Summer

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Dry

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Thunder

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Fire

Mist

Vapor

Calm

Flood

Overcast

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Jan 21 to Feb 19

Your unique approach to life will interest others. Problems with inlaws may cause friction in your personal relationship. You’ll be tempted to spend extravagantly this week. Work quietly on your own.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20 Positive changes regarding your personal status are evident. Plan events like camping or white water rafting. You can make extra cash if you act on a hunch. Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence.

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Villa complex investment opportunity New to the market and exclusive to Sibi Girgenti Real Estate, this Villa complex presents a great investment opportunity. There are four quality brick veneer villas each containing, two bedrooms, a single bathroom and lockable garage, within walking distance to Woolworths. Each villa contains raked ceilings to the open plan tiled living areas. All bedrooms display quality carpet and there is a neat and tidy practical kitchen to each villa. The front porch and outdoor living areas are surrounded by gardens and are individually fenced. FEATURES... • 4 x two bedroom brick veneer units • Individually fenced backyard • Walking distance to Woolworths • Single garage • Carpet to bedrooms • Tiled open plan living area • Practical kitchen • Raked ceilings to living • Sunroom for plants • Rear patio • Tiled internal laundry with compact storage • Electric hot water system • Established lawns and gardens • Great tenants Positioned to sell, for more information, please feel free to contact Salvatore Girgenti of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. Phone 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414, www.girgentigroup.com Address: Beatrice Street, Atherton Price: $900,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Salvatore Girgenti Sibi Girgenti Real Estate Contact: 0427 775 414 or 4092 5566

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PROPERTY Granite 186 on 209 – proposed house and land package

The Rise Country estate and Tropic Coast Homes

Acreage, river frontage, charming homestead...

Stunning street appeal, this sexy four bedroom home will have you standing out the front, on the street, drooling over your new home.

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES 3 BEDROOM HOME • RENOVATED • LARGE COVERED ENTERTAINMENT AREA • FLOORBOARDS • AIRCONDITIONING • FULLY FENCED • SHED

$240,000 NEG

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4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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Called the ‘Granite’ and named after the creek, it promises 186m2 of fabulous living space, quality workmanship and value for money. You will love the spacious four bedrooms, two bathrooms, en-suite to the master and built-ins throughout. Plus a trendy kitchen, where you can choose your own colour scheme and design to your heart’s content. Perfectly positioned on lot 209, Catherine Atherton Drive – the alfresco living area is centrally located to make the most of the open plan living design. Featured on a spacious flat 3416m2 lot, that generally always shares a northeasterly breeze and there will be plenty of room for a garden, pool, shed and kids to play. This beautiful design can be built on any of the blocks at The Rise, plus there are many more designs to choose from. House and land are sold on separate contracts. House price $215,000, land $117,000, total package deal $332,000. Contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 920, or drop into our display home located at 31 Amaroo Drive, Amaroo Park, Mareeba. amarooparkestate.com.au

bedrooms, two with walk-in robes + air-conditioning and a good size office. The country style kitchen has the charm of yesteryear but with all modern appliances including a gas stove. The living area is airconditioned and a good size and features it’s own fireplace. The bathroom is very unique and everyone who sees it will love it! There is also a second toilet conveniently located just off the deck area as well as solar hot water. Other features to this property including a five-bay tobacco barn plus lean- to currently used for storage and an additional workshop with 3 separate rooms. There are so many other features to this property that only an inspection will give you a true appreciation of what is on offer. Contact Norma Moloney today on 0417 541 126.

MAREEBA $649,000 NEG Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba 0417 541 126

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The lifestyle you’ve always been dreaming of. Fresh to the market this property has been designed for family living with a fabulous rural lifestyle in mind where you can relax and raise your children with a sense of freedom. Your backyard consisting of 30 acres, 350m2 of frontage to the Barron River, sandy river flats plus crystal clear swimming holes. The block is fully fenced with 4 internal paddocks each with water. There is a mixture of fruit trees and forestry trees being grown which will generate an income in years to come. The homestead is a mixture of both charm and character with a modern edge. A beautiful wide timber deck wraps around the front of the home capturing summer breezes and is a great place to entertain family and friends with an outside bar and external speakers. Also located on the deck is a Address: spa and BBQ. Price: Inside you’ll Agent: find high ceilings, beautiful warm Contact: timber floors, three

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AureliA 0418 183 555

Come and discover this affordable Currently set up for horses or a 6.8 acre lifestyle property situated few head of cattle, there are two only eight minutes from Mareeba, a fully fenced improved pastures with few kilometers from the township of Rhodes grass. Biboohra with convenience/fuel store, Other improvements include a 10m primary school and walking distance x 7m steel shed plus a 10m x 3m leanto the Barron River. to with kitchen and bathroom facilities The near new, masonry block ren- and 7m x 4m bird aviaries. dered home is surrounded by wrap The property is serviced by a 2 around verandas and offers an open mega-litre water allocation from the plan living area overlooking the above Barron River, supplied by a threeground salt water swimming pool, ide- phase electric pump as well as two al for the summer time. poly tanks for rainwater. There is also The house has been positioned to school bus service and garbage colcapture the South Easterly breezes, lection at the front gate. ensuring living temperatures inside are stable and comfortable day and For further information or to arnight. range an inspection, please conA country, galley style timber kitch- tact John Falvo or Sophie Bozzo en complements the living area and at Mareeba Property Office on 4092 comes complete with freestanding 1355. oven and gas cook top. All three bedrooms are generous in size with built-in wardrobes, air-conditioning in the main bedroom and all have access to the verandas. In addition there is a stylish family bathroom with double shower heads and separate toilet. The home is fitted throughout with Address: MAREEBA fancy stainless steel fixPrice: $479,000 NEG tures and fittings, tiles Agent: John Falvo for easy cleaning and Mareeba Property Office solar hot water to be enContact: 0408 456 344 or 4092 1355 ergy efficient.

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PROPERTY Room with a view

ALTITUDE

This house has been built by the current owners. Over the years as their family grew and they needed to have some personal space and they came up with an excellent idea – they built themselves a room upstairs. They ended up with an extra large bedroom, a super size en-suite and a walk-in-wardrobe. Featuring air-con, television space and views to the neighborhood and beyond. Downstairs you will find three bedrooms, a bathroom, lounge, dining, a recently renovated kitchen, laundry and an office space under the staircase. The floor coverings are fairly new. All this os located on a corner block nicely positioned across from open paddocks with two neat neighbours. There is a large shed/workshop and a smaller one for your garden tools as well. Don't wait, call us now for an instant inspection.

REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

SUNBIRD PARK • From $85,000 • Landscaping Rebate • 800-1665m2 • No Through Road • Cairns Side • Adjoining Park

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Contact Elizabeth Bors on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtymareeba.com. au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

107-111 BYRNES ST

Dillon Street, MAREEBA $320,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

Ultimate affordable BIG lifestyle Ticks ALL the with pool and 1784m2 block BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting Close to Town & Schools $419,000 NEG

$295,000 NEG

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8 Byrnes Rd, MBA

Your own BIG private paradise an abundance of space for your boats, awaits, this super-sized home will not caravans and pets on a fully fenced disappoint. Built on a grand scale eve- 1784m2 block. All of this only minutes rything about this home is BIG, BIG, from the High School and town. BIG. Impressive from start to finish with A BIG lifestyle with all the added high ceilings, grand open plan lounge extras is within reach. If you would and dining, spacious kitchen that like further information or a private over- looks the back yard and pool inspection of this property, please area and yes it has a grand walk-in call Exclusive Agent Aurelia today pantry. 0418 183 555. Rogatobros.com. Four good size bedrooms with au/2503485 home office and store room. This is the home Address: MAREEBA for the family who has a Price: $395,000 NEG BIG lifestyle and loves Agent: Sophie Bozzo the extra room and Mareeba Property Office space. Contact: 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355 While outside there's

Well built home in Atherton LOCATED only minutes by car to the cess and is north facing. main street of Atherton, this modern three bedroom clay brick and steel Contact Mareeba Real Estate frame home features... built-ins in all Agencies at 7 Hort Street, Mareebedrooms, an open plan living area, ba. Phone 4092 1556 or 0427 vinyl floor coverings and carpets, a 153 868/0428 121 520. Email: combined shower/tub, one toilet, dou- mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au ble carport with concrete driveway, garden shed Address: Atherton and green house, all on Price: $300,000 (website H254) a 995m2 allotment. Agent: Mareeba Real The ground floor Estate Agencies home also features Contact: 4092 1556 broadband internet ac-

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 3 bedroom block home + office  Rendered internal walls  Tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms  Formal dining room  Full length veranda  2 bay carport  6813m2  2 garden sheds

Vince Costas 0419 926 691

4 Langton Av, MBA  Four bedroom concrete block home  Freshly painted interior & exterior  Convenient kitchen & dining  Carpeted bedrooms, master with air-con  Front porch & rear patio  2 garden sheds  Fully fenced 640m2 allotment

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PRIVATE AND PEACEFUL COUNTRY LIFESTYLE....

Imagine Christmas drinks on your back deck overlooking a private garden with permanent creek. It’s possible! • Beautifully built 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Gorgeous rear timber deck with servery • Double carport leads to front slate patio • Landscaped 3038m2 allotment with water features • 9m x 4.5m shed (built to house caravan with additional enclosed workshop) • Zoned “Light Industrial” Price: $365,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

• 2.5 acres of serenity • No immediate neighbours in sight • 3 bedroom brick house • Back patio ideal place for BBQs • Well maintained lawns and gardens • Various fruit trees including lychee orchard • 8 Megs of gravity fed water • Various machinery sheds • Greenhouse plus chook run ....it doesn’t get any better than this! Price: $449,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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INDEX

business A

Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Butcher

DIRECTORY

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

TRANSPORT

TREE LOPPING

Leavis TransporT services

Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?

For all security needs call...

• Transport of fruit and vegetables to Cairns Wholesalers - No refrigeration

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

• Australia-wide deliveries of parcelled freight - Max 20 kilos

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063 STEEL FABRICATION • STRUCTURAL METAL FABRICATION • 400 AMPS MOBILE MIG/ STICK WELDER • ALL AGRICULTURAL, MINING, EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT 17 STEPHEN STREET, DIMBULAH PHONE / FAX: 4093 5180 • MOBILE: 0427 007 896 EMAIL: dbengineering1@bigpond.com MANAGER: DENIS BEGHIN • QBSA LIC. NO. 1122823

• Palletised dry freight up to 1000 kilos to all cities and major centres - From Atherton

For More Information Phone 4091 1589 or Email: leavis@bigpond.com

BRANCHING OUT

Tree Specialist

SCAN CODE FOR MORE INFO

Prune and remove your trees or palms quickly and efficiently! • Stump Grinding Available • Fully Insured • Free Quotes Paul and Ishta Richmond branching.out@bigpond.com

ALL AREAS 0400 326 670 VENUE HIRE

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

TRANSPORT

MRT

TRAVEL

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

Pets

Memoriam

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba Hi Everyone, We are 2 of a litter of 6 little German Shepherd x staffy pups just 8 weeks old. 3 boys, 3 girls and totally adorable, we would love it if some families would come forward to offer us a great new start to life. We will not disappoint as we are very special.

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Birthday Happy 30th Birthday

Natasha Srhoj

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In loving memory of our dearest Baba

Lina Srhoj 26/6/1928 - 21/1/2013

We were blessed to have you in our lives and everyday we miss your warmth and your welcome smile. Treasured memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. Loved always - Makse & Denise, Stipan & Barbara, Mary & Andy and all your grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Lost

22/01/2014

23 January, 2014 rd

LOST CAT ‘BELIEVED TO BE AROUND THE RAY ROAD/COOLAMON CLOSE AREA OF MAREEBA’

Hope you have a wonderful day!!

Have a wonderful 30th Birthday! love always Dad, Mum, David, Alex, Tamara, Wade and all your family xo

Lots of love Carla, Marie, Brendon, Sara, Nicholas & Brooke, Lisa, Wayne, Emily & Sienna, Philip & Kate & Mum.

RewaRd offeRed foRfor thethe RetuRn Large reward offered returnof oftango tango Missing in Mareeba since 30th June, black 2 year old male, desexed and microchipped, much loved family member. Please help bring him home!

A.G.M.

SUNDAY 9tH FEBRUARY At 2PM DH&PC Grounds Argyle St, Dimbulah All members, past & future welcome. Membership sign up on the day. Bring a plate of smoko to share!!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Mareeba Multicultural Committee would like to invite the general public to their Annual General Meeting. The meeting will take place at the Tableland Regional Council office, Rankin Street, Mareeba @ 7pm on the 28th of January, 2014. The AGM will elect new office bearers and discuss the previous festival and the 2014 Multicultural Festival. All are welcome to attend!

For further information please call Giuliano Cordenos on 0418 770 095

4wd / tyres

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COUNCIL MEETING DATES The public is advised that the Ordinary Meetings of the Mareeba Shire Council will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month commencing at 9:00am. The venue for meetings will be the Council Chambers located at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, unless otherwise advised. Meeting dates for 2014 are as follows: 5 February, 2014 5 March, 2014 2 April, 2014 7 May, 2014 4 June, 2014 2 July, 2014 6 August, 2014 3 September, 2014 1 October, 2014 5 November, 2014 3 December, 2014

19 February, 2014 19 March, 2014 16 April,2014 21 May, 2014 18 June, 2014 16 July, 2014 20 August, 2014 17 September, 2014 15 October, 2014 19 November, 2014 17 December, 2014

Rod Ferguson ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Living Waters An Encouraging

Please Call 0409 482 464 foR any Possible sightings

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Public Notice

DIMBULAH HORSE & PONY CLUB

Enquiries: Hannah 4093 3438

Happy 60tH BirtHday

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Public Notice

fax us: 4092 6346

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

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CLASSIfieds Position Vacant

Position Vacant

Business & iT Trainer

PROPERTY MANAGER

SECRETARY

Casual Positions Mareeba and Cairns. Must have TAE40110 and Business Quals. Criminal history check required. Applications: positions_vacant@hotmail.com

Farm packing shed supervisor Full time position in Mareeba for a reliable, hardworking & trustworthy person. Experience preferred, but not essential. immediate start phone: 0409 611 365

Dino’s Europa DEli/CafE

2x Positions Vacant

• 1 Chef • 1 Barista / Waitress (Both Day Work) Energetic & self motivated, some weekend work. apply toDay: phone 4092 2239 192 Byrnes street, Mareeba

Ray White (Mareeba) is looking for a full time Property Manager with the following skills and attributes:

• Currently hold a property managers licence or have the ability to acquire one • Being enthusiastic, positive and have a 'can do attitude' • Excellent phone manner and high standard of face to face customer service • Work well within a team • Good time management • Ability to work independently • Plan & prioritise effectively & juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy

For more information please contact Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126. Resumes can be dropped off at 233 Byrnes Street or emailed to norma.moloney@raywhite.com

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For Sale Husqvarna Zero Turns

Meals on Wheels Mareeba has a vacancy on the Management Committee for a volunteer Secretary. For the Committee to remain vibrant and effective, this position must be filled without delay. An Administration Officer supports the committee with regard to routine tasks. If you have a willingness to contribute some of your time to a worthwhile association please contact us for more details on 4092 2278 or email mareebamow@westnet.com.au

Wedding getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507 Call Natasha today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464.

Paper Deliverers WANTED!! ATHERTON & MAREEBA Exercise while you earn!! Phone: 0429 933 884

Huge range 5 Year WarranTY

Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499 Greenfield 16.5 ride on mower, excellent condition. $2300 ONO. Call 0408 919 888. Mitsubishi Triton Ute 1999 model. Aluminium try, air con, power stirring, tinted windows, toe bar, stereo and extras, excellent condition. RWC $6500 ONO. Call 0408 919 888. Rolls of netting wire. Different lengths from $5.00. Phone 4092 7438.

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2007 Toyota Camry Ateva Sedan Upgraded model with all the extras, new tyres, 10 months rego, 1 owner, excellent condition, approx. 75,000 klms. Priced to sell!

$10,000

Phone: 4091 1339 After Hours

Lawn Mowing Lawn mowing, Mareeba. Phone Dave 0438 541 300.

EXPRESS sPORT SPORTS RESULTS MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 16-01-14 Thursday Sporters 9 Hole Competition Winner Curtis Wallbridge ( countback) R/ up Peter Leporati NTP 8 Sonny McVicar 13 Brian Callow Raffle Elwin Stadhams. 18-01-14 Saturday 18 Hole Stroke Sponser Frank Baldwin Second Hand. Winner Men’s Bob Mulligan Cairns GC R/up Shane Badge (countback) Winner Ladies Christine Benjamin 72 R/up Ellen Duff 77 NTP 4 Melody Lucas 8 Harry Alykhan 11 John Debel 11 2nd Raylene Bradley 13 Bruce Gilmore Countdown John Bishop 69. 19-01-14 Sunday 18 Hole Stableford Sponser Steggles. Winner Michael Cade R/up Chris Moore (countback) NTP 4 --- 8 --- 11 Mark Bestmann 11 2nd --13 Christine Benjamin Countdown Mark Bestmann. Coming Up: Saturday 25th Monthly Medal with new Sponsor, Mareeba Leagues Club. Also play off for all last years Monthly Medal Winners. Sunday 26th Sponser Steggles Australia Day Monday 27th Holiday 18 Hole Stableford. ATHETON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Sporters 15th played a Stableford with Grant Scott coming in with 27 pts to pip Leigh Robbo and Phil Jackson both 26pts. NTPs 11 Phil Jackson ,13 Hollywood ,18 Andrew Ribar, Least Putts Grant Scott 14. Thursday Ladies played a Club Stableford with the winner being Clare Costa on 39pts from Marg Dollman 37 pts and Muriel Lowery 35 pts. NTPs 3 Patsy M, 11 Gail G, 13 Robyn Beck, 18 Marg Dollman. Saturdays Monthly Medal was sponsored by All Custom Fabrication: Ladies medal winner was Ann Moss on 73 nett from Sandra Watson 75 nett with Cindy Wall and Gail Gard 76 nett. NTPs 3 Annette Seawright, 11 Patsy McMahon, 13 Cindy Wall ,18 Maria Mead. Least Putts Shelly Broadley 24. The mens Medal (with a great field of 53 players) was won by Robert Tomasetig with a great 62 nett (75 gross ). A-grade Glen Lee 70 nett ,ru-up George Clements 71 nett, B-Grade Rob Tomo 62 nett ,ru-up Mark Redding 64 nett. C-Grade Trevor Lawerence 65 nett, ru-up Scully Pease 68 nett. NTPs 3 Simon Higham (also the Eagles Nest well done Simon ) 11 Lloyd Sawtell, 13 Josh Barr, 18 Mick Grumley. Sundays Tolga Butchery Stableford was won by Peter Fraser on 41 pts from Jimmy Jenkins 40 pts. NTP 18 Jenko .last Friday the Members draw had a winner with Ann Detournier being in the club to collect the $380 jackpot. This week

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wed.22nd the Sporters play a Stableford, Thursday Ladies also play Stableford. Saturday sees the Harold Nasser Shield stroke event sponsored by the BV Hotel. Sunday 26th we host an Australia Day Flag comp sponsored by Tolga Butchery and the Club YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Sat 18 Jan - Turkey 3’s Self-Selected Triples - Winners - Rod Bidewell, Owen Molloy and Jeanette Molloy. Runner’s Up: Barry Lord, Doug Sweedman and Terry McCarthy. Sun 19 Jan - Men’s Competition - A Grade Championship Singles - Richie Cahill def Tony Whykes 25-12. Peter Mahar def Paul Stein 25-23. Bob Pritchard def Fred Morris 25-24. Championship Pairs - Dennis Skinner and Russell Hubbard def Barry Lord and Terry McCarthy 27-9. Up-Coming Events: Wed 22 Jan - Mixed Social - 1:30pm start - Club Selected - Uniform Preferred - Names in by 12:45pm on day of play - Kitchen Duty. Fri 24 Jan - Jackpot Pairs - 1:00pm start - Self Selected - Uniform not necessary Names on sheet outside the clubhouse Reserves - Name and Phone Number at the bottom of the sheet - Kitchen Duty. Sat 25 Jan - Men’s Competition - 1:30pm start - A Grade Championship Singles - Winner of Mal Gordon and Gavin Johnson to play Davey Jones. B Grade Singles - Corey Johnson V Richie Cahill. SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY - AUSTRALIA DAY - 1:30PM START - MIXED SOCIAL BOWLS - AUSTRALIAN ATTIRE. Sun 9th Feb - 9:30am start - Men’s Competition - B Grade Singles - Terry McCarthy V Frank Ballerini. Arthur Zanatta V Tony Whykes. Geoff Prior V Lyle Thompson. Alf Hogan V John Dudley. A Grade Singles - Jack Lanham V John Phillips. Richie Cahill V Russell Hubbard. Please arrange own markers. Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 500yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 19th January 2014. The day was quite clear & relatively still. John Baxter had an exceptional hit on the first range, however John Todd just pipped him on the aggregate. F Open J. Baxter (Mareeba): 89.11; 85.6 – 174.17. B. Ellis (Mareeba): 85.4; 88.3 – 173.7. J. Todd (Mareeba): 85.4; 88.4 – 175. 8. F STD A. Simpson (Mareeba): 86.4; 79.1 – 165.5. TR D. Ford (Mareeba): 73.3; 75.9 – 1478.12. Next week 26th January, the Club will shoot the scheduled 700yd comp. MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm social Winner: Philip Carr, Thurs 8am social: Winner: Barb Henning. Grading night Wed.22nd 7pm OR Thurs if rain.

Ayden Smith, Daniel Ruggeri, Lochlan Anthony and Brock Hawke are off to the State Championships

State championship bound

By Silvano Ruggeri Mareeba Basketball Association president Mareeba Basketball has had four boys selected to play in the U18s Queensland State Championships where they will play in a combined team with the Mulgrave Basketball Academy. Before the State Championships, the boys played

in the QNJBC which pitted them against teams from Townsville, Cairns and Mackay. This competition is the lead up to the State Championships where the teams are graded into divisions for the State Championships depending on the number of wins and losses. The team has been seeded in Division Two for the State Championships which runs from January 22 to 26.

Roosters off to Herberton By Ryan Groube A historic pre-season game will be held in Irvinebank next month, with the Atherton Roosters sending a team to the town for the first time. The Under 18s whose major sponsors are the Irvinebank Tavern, will play a pre-season game against Cairns Ivanhoes on February 15 at Henry Dalziel Oval with kickoff at 4pm. Roosters president Rodney Cumming said the idea for the game came over a couple of beverages at the Irvinebank Tavern late last year. “We were sitting around and someone men-

tioned how good it would be to have a game of football out here,” he said. “The flyer for the game has only been out for a few days and already there is a lot of talk around town. “I think we’ll get a good crowd out there and I’d encouraged everyone to get out there and support the game.” The Roosters have organised a bus to the game. Tickets are available at Arabella Jewellers in Atherton’s Main Street for $10 and must be secured prior to the game. Entry to the game itself is by gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the Irvinebank school.

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Milestone for stock horse society By Boyd Robertson

The Cape York and Tablelands branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding in Mareeba in May. The milestone will be marked with a weekend of equine challenges at Kerribee Park at the beginning of May. The main event, campdrafting, revolves around a rider ‘cutting’ or separating one or more cows from a stationary herd or ‘camp’ and requires great skill and control over a mount. The Cape York and Tablelands branch was founded in 1974, with its first meeting being held at King and Lorraine Ellis’s property outside Mareeba and featuring campdrafting, hacking, showjumping, dressage, polo cross and endurance events. Two of the founding members of the branch were Henry and Colleen Taylor, who now live near Dimbulah. Together they shared their combined 80 years of memories of the branch’s history with The Express, including Colleen’s efforts putting together a book chronicling the history of the branch, which she hopes to launch at the anniversary celebrations in May. “Some things have changed greatly in terms of stock horse riding and the branch, other things haven’t changed that much at all,” Colleen said. “When we first started in 1974 we had about ten members, and now we have about 25 active members with many others attending occasionally. “In the beginning there were no ladies events, which changed pretty quickly – I actually won the first ladies event we had in 1976 – and now there are women who are coming in very close to winning the major events in Tamworth and elsewhere.” Henry also said he had seen changes to the sport of campdraft and stock horse riding in general. “One of the things I’ve noticed is really the growth of interest in campdraft – it’s the fastest-

Henry and Colleen Taylor are founding members of the Cape York and Tablelands Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society, with Colleen set to launch a book on the history of the branch at 40-year anniversary celebrations in Mareeba in May

growing horse sport in Australia, back in the day you’d have a few guys turn up for an event with a couple hundred cattle, now some events can have waiting lists of more than 200 people with thousands of cattle involved,” he said. The establishment of the Cape York and Tableland branch, one of the first in northern

Queensland, was part of the ASHS’s nationwide search for the Australian Stock Horse – a unique breed that would represent the essential qualities of Australian working horses that would represent the country overseas. The Australian Stock Horse, which is now a popular breed exported to the United States and

elsewhere, is extremely versatile, equally suited to mustering, racing or show work. Henry and Colleen said they are proud to have kept their love of horses in the family, with their children and grandchildren all being avid riders and slotted to take part in the anniversary celebrations in May.

Plowman signs as Bulls announce ins for season 2014 By Boyd Robertson

Tableland Athletics members Charles Rosas, Jennifer Moss and Tim Ford all returned from national- level school athletics finals in December last year with high placings

Top tier success for athletes By Boyd Robertson Three young Tableland Athletics Centre members have distinguished themselves at the Australian National All-Schools Athletics Championships (ANASAC) in Townsville in early December 2013. Jennifer Moss, 15, Charles Rosas, 17 and Tim Ford, 16 all qualified for the ANASAC finals after winning a swag of medals at state-level championships in October and faced off some of the most capable young athletes in the country at Townsville. Ford was a particular standout, achieving a bronze medal in the Under 16s shot put and clinching a personal best with a throw of 16.82 metres. Rosas just missed out on a medal in the Under 18s

triple jump, landing in fifth place on 13.52 metres. Moss placed sixth in the hammer toss with a throw of 44.22 metres. Tableland Athletics Centre spokesperson Andrew Ford hailed the three’s achievements, saying “their performances and efforts should be recognised and praised.” “To perform at the highest level is a credit to them, their families, supporters and coaches - they have had to maintain a high-level training regime, overall fitness, enthusiasm and a strong will sicne June when the first leg of qualifying began with school-level championships. “It is a long journey from Tableland Athletics to national-level athletics and all three have performed with distinction.”

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The return of veteran Alex Plowman to the Mareeba Bulls is set to bolster the club’s ranks for the 2014 season. Plowman, a former captain of the FNQ Heat, leads a host of players back to the Bulls including Robert Hodsgen, Justin Barnwell, Ben Stabile, Nicholas Tallerio, Luke Trabucco, Pier Portella and Steven Acha. The reinforcements will be sorely needed for this year’s season with the departure of vital midfielder Dennis Allen due to work commitments. Other losses to the team included John Gonalves and British import Elliot Gardner, who will be playing for the Heat. Despite the Bulls now looking good on paper with a filled-out roster, returning coach Alex Srhoj warned hard work will still be essential to achieving results on-field. “Last year was fantastic, the club made some massive steps forward and hopefully laid a platform for this year,” Srhoj said. “But last year’s results mean noth-

ing – we still have to work hard, we still have to prepare like we always do. “The key is to make sure we are in an environment where we have every possible opportunity to be there come the business end of the season.” To this end, Srhoj has implemented a new coaching program based on placing players in game-like scenarios and making decisions under pressure. “When you learn the piano, you don’t do laps around the room - instead you play the keys,” Srhoj said. “It’s the same with football – of course, fitness plays a part but we need to know how to kick a ball first. “The players of 2014 are representing over 60 years of history – it is our responsibility to make sure we do the club proud.” Srhoj is joined in his coaching role by John Sagaloni from Emerald, while Marcello Savaglio returns to coach the Bulls Reserves side. Srhoj added that the Bulls are training Tuesday and Thursday night from 7pm at Borzi Park, with old and new players invited to attend.

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Miracle shot By Ryan Groube

A near-impossible challenge set by a group of mates hanging out after work has been captured on video. Jamie Carroll, 23, (pictured right) was set the task of kicking a soccer ball from the park across the road into the 3-metre high basketball hoop. The distance from the park - adjacent to the BP petrol station - was measured at 37 metres. Bevan Carroll, Marc Iuretigh and cousins Brendan and Charles Nastasi watched on as Jamie’s first shot fell just short of the hoop. Encouraged by how close the attempt was Marc decided to film the next attempt with his iPhone. The second attempt didn’t come within cooee but undettered Jamie reset and lined up for a third shot. A clean barefoot strike saw the ball go well right before curling and dropping through the hoop. In celebration, Jamie launches into a glorious bout of laughter (almost as impressive as the kick) before, wisely, deciding against a planned celebration of running along Byrnes Street in his birthday suit. “I knew I had sunk it the minute it left the

boot,” he said. “We had been shooting some hoops before and the boys said it was time to bring out the soccer ball and Marc dared me to do it. “Everyone was pretty stoked [when it went in] it was a one in a million chance.” Although some luck was involved, Jamie is one of the far north’s most gifted soccer players. In 2012, he was the now defunct Queensland State League’s top goal scorer with the FNQ Bulls. He has just returned to Mareeba following a four-month stint in the United Kingdom’s Ryman Premier League and was identified as one of the best players outside the A-League FourFourTwo magazine. This year he will line up in the attacking third with the Peter Tokesi coached FNQ FC Heat in the National Premier League competition. To watch the video, visit The Express newspapers Facebook page or type ‘Jamie Carroll soccer’ into YouTube. Jamie said he had received some feedback that the shot wasn’t that difficult and said if people wanted to give it a try they were welcome. The YouTube video was seen by more than 400 people by deadline, less than 24 hours after it had been uploaded.

Six-a-side champions crowned

MENS B-grade winners Bandits

MENS C-grade winners Flaming Turtles

LADIES A-grade winners Snatch

LADIES B-grade winners Travel Bugs

MENS A-grade winners Road Runners

By Carl Portella The Mareeba United Football Club’s 2013 Summer six-a-side competition finished up on January 17 with finals in all five grades. After one of the biggest competitions on record, with more 200 players and 24 teams participating, the finals did not disappoint with close tussels in most divisions. Snatch completed a second half come back to win the ladies A-Grade final with Bulls striker Samantha Cater and defender Stephanie Vedelago playing strong roles in turning the tide over the Common Reds being down 2-1 at half time, winning the match 5-3. In the ladies B-grade Travel Bugs completed a strong season overcoming the Cougars 5-1. In the mens competition, the Road Runners showed fight and football smarts to overcome Friggers in the mens A-Grade 5-2. Before the match the Road Runners only had five players on the team sheet with players away, but called upon Alex Srhoj to make the six despite returning from

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knee surgery. Despite having no subs for the second time in three nights (they also fielded six in the semi-finals) the Road Runners got the best of an frustrated Friggers outfit the fielded reserve grade finals winners Bradley Owens and Pommie duo Elliot Gardner and Dominic Patterson alongside premier division players Bren Fresta and Robert Pendenza. Anthony Mete was the star for the roadrunner in front of goal pulling of a series of remarkable goals to keep the Road Runners in front. Anthony Henderson and John Goncalves also played starring roles. In the mens B-Grade final, it was a youthful and fast encounter, but the Bandits proved too strong with Bozzo brothers Karl and Andrew playing strong roles along with Damian Lamonaca running out 8-3 winners. The mens C-Grade was also tight affair with Flaming Turtles coming out 4-3 winners. The match looked destined for extra time with scores locked 3-3 with only minutes remaining, but the Flaming Turtles found a way through with a minute left to play.

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