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Email: babindanews@bigpond.com

October 2011

Rainfall for Month of September

Babinda Rainfall - 104 mm

Year to date - 4199.6 mm

Bellenden Ker

Top Station - 247.0 mm

Year to date - 7185.0 mm

Bellenden Ker

Bottom Station – 83.6 mm

Year to date - 4287.8 mm

“The Presidents Notes “

Rachel Nicholas

Hi everyone,

The Babinda Taskforce AGM was held on the 15 September and was attended by 9 members. Thank you very muchto Cr Paul Gregory for chairing our meeting. Congratulations and thank you to the 2011 / 2012 ManagementCommittee: Wanda Edmonds Treasurer, Pete Carnsew Secretary, Maureen Raddatz 2nd Vice President and a verywarm welcome to Kylie Luce as 1st Vice President. I look forward to working with you all. Special thank you to Mel& Joe for having faith enough to vote me back in for another year.

I am happy to welcome 2 new volunteers to the Babinda Taskforce family. They are: Nikari Terranova and RayaBlonner. These ladies are local to Babinda in fact many of you would drive past Raya most mornings as she is one ofthe ‘Lollypop Ladies’ at Babinda State School. On that note please drive slowly around town and near our schoolsbetween 8-9am and 3-4pm weekdays to keep your eye out for our children.

The Babinda Projects Steering Committee is meeting approximately every six due to meet again shortly. I will beable to report more then.. Anyone wanting to receive the minutes is to send in their email address.

Please Note: Next Taskforce general meeting is scheduled for Thursday 20th October 9:30am at the Taskforce.Everyone welcome, see you there.

We currently have 103 members

Cheers,

Rachel

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AMBULANCE NEWS

Pretty soon you will be bombarded with cycloneand flood advice from TV., radio andnewspaper. It is advisable to have at least 3days supplies on hand and an evacuation plan foryour property in times of disaster. We had a littlecyclone around Christmas and got the edge ofYasi this year - we have had our fair share in thepast 5 years but anything could happen. Onething is for sure there will be local flooding duringthe summer months. Some years Babinda ismarooned from every direction when the BruceHighway is cut meaning local supplies candwindle. Most people in this community areresilient and quite prepared but there are stillplenty that are not. Some things required includea battery operated radio and spare batteries,torch, candles, lighter, first aid kit, cooking gear,food, clean water. Don't forget your pets andmedications as well. During this time theemergency services will do their best to assistanyone in need but we do have ourlimitations. Start buying some tinned food andbatteries now. As soon as mother nature decidesto send her fury every Tom, Dick and Harry willbe going to the local shops to stock up - think likeBoy Scouts and be prepared. Some importantnumbers to remember are 000 for allemergencies. You can also contact

the ambulance on 13 12 33,

the police on 131 444 and

the SES on 132 500.

Until next time,

Keep Safe

Justin Cairns

OIC Babinda

Thank You ‘Jed’ Brady – Officer inCharge, Babinda Police Station

The Babinda Community says “Sorry to see youand your family leave.”

Your time here has been a period of being well-liked and supportive citizens of Babinda.

Your role as Officer in charge has also had the sealof approval from this community.

This approval has played a very large part inmaintaining Babinda’s reputation as being afriendly and safe place to live. We thank you forthat.

The community here congratulations you on yourtransfer to Disaster Management in the Innisfailarea. We know you are well qualified to once againdo a sterling job.

To your wife Paula and little ones, enjoy your timein your new posting – Innisfail.

Farewell the Brady’s – come see us again.

The Abbeyfield Society (Babinda) Inc. wishes to acknowledgethe support and generous help given by the Babinda branch ofthe Bendigo Community Bank.

The Bendigo Community Bank Babinda’s donation of a BBQ toAbbeyfield House was officially “christened” at the recent 10th

Anniversary Luncheon.

The Residents of Abbeyfield House, with the arrival of this glo-rious weather, are enjoying regular lunchtime BBQs. The Com-mittee of the Abbeyfield Society (Babinda) wish to thank theBendigo Community Bank for its kind donation.

Bryan Walker

Secretary

The Abbeyfield Society (Babinda) Inc.

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Grab your piece of the next resources boomA series of new advertisements will urge Queenslanders to find out about the jobs available in the resources boomand to plug into the training needed to get them.Specifically targeted at the unemployed or low skilled workers looking for a career change, the initiative promotesshort and long term job opportunities and increases awareness of the benefits of the mining boom for Queensland.The ads direct people to the government’s www.opportunities.qld.gov.au website where they can:

Register for the new 'Resources 101' course to get ready to apply for jobs onsiteGet information on upcoming Work for Queensland jobs exposSearch specifically tailored jobs websites for resource sector jobsFind out about other opportunities the Queensland Government is funding

Queensland’s economy is on the verge of the next big leap forward and our resources are more sought after thanever before.As many as 38,000 construction and operation jobs will be created in the resource industry between now and 2015and I want locals to have the chance to gain from this boom.We estimate there are up to 3,500 vacancies right now in the resource industry and we intend to make sure that asmany people as possible can take them up.I hope to get along to the 'Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs Expo' being held on Wednesday 2 November,10 am – 4 pm at the Cairns Convention Centre, Sheridan Street.This boom will give us more skills, better jobs and more opportunities. Queensland has a bright future and everyone

has a right to be part of it. Let's make sure Far North Queenslanders get our fair share.

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

COUNCILLOR PAUL GREGORY

Mob: 0427 755 141

Hi from CRC.The Entertainment Precinct project has been a contentious issue over the past month. Council hascommitted $57.3 million to progress with the facility, pending the matching State Government funding anda positive response from the Queensland Treasury Corporation with regard to the financial sustainability ofCouncil. I believe the latter is only a formality, with Council being in a relatively strong financial position,with low debt per capita ratio. I was one of the councillors who voted against proceeding at this time withthe EP because I believe that the loss of flexibility for future budgets will be a burden on Councils to come.We are also waiting for the complete Business Case to be presented back to Council, which should occurlater this month. Council is now committed to borrowing for the EP if the other conditions above are met; Icannot criticise the decision, but I can state my reservations about the impact on our future financials.Council is working on getting our drainage infrastructure ready for the impending wet season. If you areaware of any lingering problems that could be helped with a little maintenance, please contact me or thestaff at the Babinda depot. I know that Brad and John and the staff are pretty much aware of the problemspots, but any local knowledge would come in handy now if it has the potential to head off a bad situationwhen the rains come.I have just returned from my last Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference, and asalways, I've come away with some more knowledge and understanding of the problems encountered byCouncils across the State. Public opinion of governments at all levels are at an all time low, and theelectorate appears angry and ready to punish governments at the polls come the next elections. This isnot just in Queensland, as the trend is showing up across the world; it is interesting to see the "popularity"of Councils exactly tracking the "popularity" of the US president, Barrack Obama. The approval/disapproval graphs of both are identical; governments of all ilk are "on the nose" at present. It is difficult toidentify why, but to me it seems like representatives seem to be losing touch with the community. It hasalways been difficult to connect with the community, but it is made easier where a distinct community ex-ists, well represented by community organisations. Such is the case in your town; I find it easy to find thecorrect person to talk to on most issues.Enough for now, and until next time, cheers Paul

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Russell Landcare & Catchment Group (RLCG) is having its

AGM on Thursday 27th October 2011.Come first to Stager’s Corner Field Trip

Beforehand, there will be a field tour of RLCG’s successful Reef Rescue 3 project on Stager’s Corner of BabindaCreek. Along with our project partners the Cairns River Improvement Trust, the Cairns Regional Council and TerrainNRM, RLCG has fixed a severe erosion corner of Babinda Creek.

$1000 in prizemoney will be awarded

Come along to see who WINS $1000 in prizes in the Eubanangee & Coast Photo Competition!

Final version of the Babinda Creek Action Plan

The final version of this important Plan will also be released.

Meet at the RLCG office at 53 Munro St Babinda at 330pm if you want to attend the Field Tour, otherwise met at theSpirit Hall of Babinda at 530pm on Thursday 27th October.

See you there!

Daryl Killin

Catchment Coordinator

M: 0419019010

Warning! Dengue mozzies live near houses! They areattracted to people in BLACK outfits. But, they will die by thethousands if you get rid of any container of water that is notrequired, or does not have a fish or two to eat them!

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To make an appointment for Babinda Medical Practice,

please ring the medical practice direct line on 40678201

Hospital staff are unable to make you an appointment.

Patients requiring urgent medical attention may present to theBabinda Hospital Accident and Emergency ward in the mainward building.

Hi Mum!

My mother taught me about ‘Time Travel’.

“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock youinto the middle of next week!”

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Info Centre IlluminationsIsn’t it great to have had such wonderful weather for the school holidays? We have noticed an increase in thenumbers of children accompanying their parents visiting the centre. The Rotary Park camping ground is proving tobe a real hit, with such a perfect swimming hole at their doorstep. Of course, the Boulders are always popular, and Iimagine that our locals are enjoying them just as much as our visitors are.

Our hard working managers, Patsy and Lorraine, need to be congratulated! After lots of time and effort, they havemanaged to secure a grant of $8000 from the Queensland Government, under the banner of “Building RuralCommunities”. The money will be used to employ consultant to help conserve and display Babinda Millmemorabilia. We have obtained many interesting pieces from the new owners of the mill, and are desperatelyseeking a secure storage area. (Can you help?) Once again, if anybody has photos or stories that may be of interest,please contact us at the Information Centre. You may think that what you have is too old, too shabby or too boring.Please let our expert decide. What you have had in the back of your cupboard could be an absolute treasure! Talk toyour neighbours. What have they got secreted away? Please bear in mind that we are a very ordinary group ofvolunteers who have recognized the need to preserve records of our heritage. We need all the help we can get!!

I have noticed “ cassowary sighting “ signs on the highway north of Babinda. It’s heartening to know that our localsare taking the time to report sightings, and perhaps save the life of one of these fabulous creatures. Not so fabulousare the March flies that are annoying us all at the moment. Aah well, we do live in the tropics, and need to expect alittle discomfort in return for all of the benefits of “living in paradise”.

Just keep swatting those pesky flies!

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Just Joking...

The kids were lined up in the Cafeteria of a Catholic School for lunch. At the head of the tablewas a large pile of apples. A Nun had made a note and pasted it on the apple tray. “Take onlyone. God is watching.”

At the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip biscuits. One of the kids hadwritten a note, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.”

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I would like to welcome everyone back from our recent school break. Staff and students are now wellrested and ready to commence our last term for the year. This term as well as swimming, we will belooking at “Pest Weeds” in our school and investigating how to control and remove them. As we approachthe end of the school year we will be practising and fine tuning a variety of items for our “End of Year”presentation night. Bellenden Ker will again be holding our “Prep Open Days”; these will be held inweeks 5 and 6 of Term 4. This is a great opportunity for prep aged children to come along and experiencea small taste of school life and participate in some fun activities. All interested families can contact theschool for further details.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and students for their hard work during the NAPLANtests. Our students have again achieved high level results in Literacy and Numeracy. It is a greattestament to the ongoing commitment and dedication from our staff here at the school.

With our large school grounds, great resources and committed staff, Bellenden Ker State Schoolprovides a unique supportive learning environment that caters for the individual students needs. Alsoavailable for use is the schools fully lit Tennis Court. If you would like to utilise the tennis court or visitour school, please contact us here at the school on (07) 40675292 between 9.00am and 3.00pm. We arelocated on Harvey Creek Road Bellenden Ker and a school prospectus is available upon request.

Regards

Peter Begemann

Principal

P.O. Box 199 Babinda QLD 4861

Ph: 40675292 Fax: 40675105

Babinda Community Kindergarten24 Church St, Babinda

PO Box 238

Babinda QLD 4861 Phone: 40671294

Back into it for the last term of the year. All the kidswill be on their best behaviour this term knowing thatthey’re in the lead up to Christmas with Santa taking akeen interest in how good their listening skills havecome along (when they’re at home too). If the kids arereally good they may even get a visit from Santa atkindy before the end of term. Parents are asked to letMiss Janelle know if their child is Clause-trophobic.(that’s gold!)

The end of last term was topped off with a visit fromPirate Pete. The big prep’s from St.Rita’s came overfor the show. The children had a fantastic time andlaughed almost nonstop for the whole 40 minutes.Since the show the kids have enjoyed making theirown pirate swords and mini treasure boxes. The kidshave also found some fun pirate apps on the AppleiPatch.

Regards

Matt

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

Enrolments for next year are now open.

Pre-preps and 3 year olds most welcome.

For all the information you need contactJanelle Wednesdays, Thursdays and

Fridays.

Community Hall for Hire

The Babinda Community Hall is availablefor hire by community groups or privatefunctions.

For more information contact Matt Hessionat president@babindakindy.com.au

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Survive Program and with the weather warming up I know that all students will enjoy a swim whilelearning important skills in this area of learning.

We would like to thank families who attended our Teddy Bears’ Picnic and once again it was a greatsuccess with the rotations on the day. A special visit from Sunshine the Clown and Nikki the face painterwas a crowd drawer and of course the teddy bear biscuits were once again delicious. Teddy Bear Races andcraft activities kept many of our littlies’ busy and thanks to the P&C who organised the lovely pencil caseswith stationery for children to take home! We look forward to next years event and hope you can join usagain for a fun filled morning.

Students worked hard throughout Term 3 and our improvements are showing with individual learning plansfor every student in our school. Congratulations to Ruby Birch who topped the National Tests in allassessment areas. Overall all students have improved which is great to see!

Our Prep Transition Program will begin this term from 9am -11:45 am on the 1st, 8th and 15th Novem-ber, with a full day program on the 22nd of November. Children will need to have their shoes, hatand lunch. Children will be involved with a range of craft, social play, maths and literacy games. Weendeavour to please so let us know if your child has a specific interest so that we can cater for this too.Please call the school for further information on 40676240.

Remember to join us every Tuesday between 9-11am for coffee while the littlies’ enjoy playtime duringour Free Family Play Group. For more information please phone Teaching Principal Danielle Morris on40 676240 or email: dmorr46@eq.edu.au

“ BARTLE FRERE—CLIMBING TO GREATER HEIGHTS”

MIRRIWINNI STATE SCHOOL3 Whitman Street PO Box 12 Mirriwinni Qld 4871Phone: 40676 183 Fax: 40676 269Email: the.principal@miriwinnss.eq.edu.auWebsite: http://www.miriwinnss.eq.edu.au/

This month we would like to share with you some student writing about events we have been involved in.

Yr 2/3/4 Tjapukai Excursion: The ride took us 1 hour & 20 minutes. We walked through the awesome displayroom and across the bridge. The Corroboree (a special type of dance) began. The men were painted in red, yellowand white ochre. The designs were exceptional. After the Corroboree we walked to the hut where a man told usabout the spears and Boomerangs. His knowledge was impressive. By Kane Yr 4

Yr 5/6/7 Mungalli ExcursionHolstein—Friesian Farm: We went to Mr Daley’s Dairy farm He showed us how they milk cows and his milkingsystem is fully computerised. Only 200 cows get milked twice each day. After milking the cows, he sprays iodineon the cows’ udders to stop infection. By Jenna and DemiMungalli Dairy: Our class went to Mungalli Creek farm and listened to a talk about dairy products. The cows pro-duce up to 600 litres of milk a day. Their farm does not keep bulls but sells them or gives them away. There is onlyone computerised machine in Mungalli. The milk is pasteurised for 15 seconds at 27C. The Mungalli Creek farmhas been organic for 24 years. By Claire and Sage

OPTI-MINDSWell done to our Opti-Minds Team who competed at JCU. Our team received Honours—a fantastic effort for theirfirst ever attempt. Highlights: ‘Being praised by the judges for how good our skit was as we had never done thisbefore. I learnt that when working as a team, the ideas flow more and they get better”. (Acacia) “When I got startedin our play, after about two minutes we all started to warm up and it all came together smoothly. Working as a teamhas great benefits”. (Sophie) “Feeling proud after doing the play because I didn’t freeze, talked loud and looked atthe judges. I learnt to work as a team and it’s not too scary to talk in front of people.” (Crystal)

Price Road

Bartle Frere

QLD 4871

Ph (07) 40 676 240

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Mirriwinni General Store

Post Office & Real Estate

Open for Business Mon to Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Sat: 7.30am to 1pm

Sun: 8.30am to 12midday

Post Office Trading

Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm

Sat: 9am to 11am

Xmas is looming—Layby is accepted for all

Post Office & Shop Items

Store Phone: 4067 6000 PO Phone: 40676204

Maurie and Tracey Welcome you!

Did you know that Mirriwinni General Store

& Post Office is also a Real Estate Agency!

“We need your listing”

Yes that is right we handle everything from Selling,

Buying, Rentals & Holiday Rentals.

So call in and see us, we are always available

7 days a week.

The Mirriwinni General Store

is proud to stock only the freshest range of local produce avail-able in the area. Wide range of Babinda Bakery bread,

scrumptious sandwiches & salad rolls, mouth

watering cream buns, coffee rolls & slices.

Fresh local Tableland potatoes, Sweet Potatoes & onions

Saturday morning is fresh market day

for all fruit & veges!

Red Papaya, Cavendish Bananas just $4kg-Lady FingerBananas $5kg ‘Happy Tomatoes’ from Tolga you won’ttaste sweeter Lettuce, Cucumber, Capsicums, SweetChilli’s, Snow Peas, Carrots, Celery & Shallots.

Come in & check out the range available, orders aretaken but must be faxed in by 9am Friday

NQ TALENT QUEST -$1000 main prize

The deadline for entries is now 28 October as theauditions have been changed to digital. Go towww.nqtalentquest.com for all details and entry forms.As well as the $1000 main prize there are four prizesof $500 for the three age sections and groups. It’s opento anyone, any age and any act. Join the growing bandof entrants who’ve used their increased confidence andexposure to shine in their field.

Real friends are those who, when you’vemade a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’vedone a PERMANENT JOB.

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PO Box 363, Babinda, Ph: 40671467

The last month has once again seen many diverse learning opportunities for the students at St. Rita’s, and has high-lighted the enormous fun that we can have through learning!!

A major focus of Term 3 was ‘Jump Rope for Heart’. The children had a ball learning different skipping skills andputting together a performance to music. They learnt many physical, social and emotional lessons throughout theprocess including persistence, resilience and confidence. All of their hard work culminated in ‘Jump Off Day’during which they performed their new skills to parents and grandparents. The children raised an AMAZING $1,030which goes to the Heart Foundation to assist with research.

The first day back this term I was greeted with the smiling faces of kids who were genuinely excited to be back andschool and could clearly express what it was that they were looking forward to learning this term. And what a termit’s going to be! We have so many wonderful learning experiences organised this term including;

SwimmingRugbyAdopt- a- copYear 7 GraduationChristmas CelebrationsSubject specific learning such as Dinosaurs, Space/Planets/Solar system and Ancient Greece.

Our doors are always open to parents who may wish to find out more about the school and the great educationalprograms we have to offer in a supportive Christian environment. A Prep parent information evening and Preporientation days will take place this term. For more information visit www2.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au or call Julie atthe office on 40671467.

St Ritas

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Chamber of Commerce

Market Day

2nd Saturday of the month

NEWS FROM BABINDA S E S from Don Lawie

We’ve had official confirmation that Babinda SES will be allotted a brand new flood boat next February. As part of therefurbishment of SES State wide, the new boat has a value of $88,000. At 5.95 metres in length it is significantly bigger than theold boat which has served our group well for many years – longer then the eleven years I have been a member.

A feature of the new boat will be a front-opening ramp, similar to a landing barge, which can be utilised for loadingfreight, passengers, stretcher cases and even – if we ever obtain one – a four-wheeler bike. Such a vehicle would make searches -along beaches for example – quick and easy. I remember trudging along Russell Heads North Shore for hours a while back and afour wheeler would make it a breeze.

Our member Jason Nielsen has recently completed the gruelling course of instruction and is now a qualified Flood boatShipmaster, bringing the number of operators in Babinda SES to four. The course used to run on the Russell-Mulgrave Riversbut increasing numbers of crocodiles has caused the venue to be changed to the safer waters of Lake Tinaroo.

We’ll be doing shakedown trips along the rivers when the new boat arrives if you see us on the water – give us a waveand a Hullo.

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LAST MARKET UNTIL MAY 2012 COMEAND DO SOME

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HAVE A GREAT DAY OUT FOR

ALL THE FAMILY.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13th

9am—1pm

SANTA WILL BE AT THE MARKETS AT11am SO BRING THE FAMILY

Babinda Harvest FestivalAGM

Tuesday 22 November

6:30pm

Babinda Taskforce

Ph: 40672900

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WOMEN OF BABINDA

JANICE LAURIDSEN

Two words to describe this Babinda woman “BUSY LADY.”

Janice as a youngster lived in Cairns and attended ParramattaState School and Cairns State High then worked in the Bank ofWales.

Janice met her future husband Carl (Curly) Lauridsen at YouthGroup activities in Cairns and married in 1964. They joined hersister Pam and Curly’s brother Paul at Cod Fish Creek andbegan to establish a cane farm.

They cleared land and Janice and Pam helped plant cane (nomachinery). Females were very tough and versatile in thosedays!

The Lauridsens began a Fertilizer spreading business in theBabinda area in 1968 and Janice ran the office part for 30 years.

Janice and Curly had all their life been involved with Babinda’sonly Kids Sunday School and later Kids Club. Their support ofBabinda kids was nothing short of greatness and they willalways be remembered by many kids with great fondness.

With every great woman there is a wonderful man and it is fortheir contribution to our youth- Janice and Curly and “Curly’sCamp” at Tinaroo that they will be loved and remembered.Janice was camp cook and general treasurer for many years.

Janice along with other keen Babinda residents worked hard toestablish our valuable Abbeyfield House and has been itsTreasurer for the last 10 years.

Outside her Babinda existence, Janice for 9 years has beenTreasurer and Financial Advisor of Christian WomenCommunication International and continues as a member of theTropical Regional Board.

Hey, Janice Lauridsen it is your contribution as a woman ofBabinda that makes this small town so strong and durable andwe extend our best wishes and Thanks for your wonderful ef-fort.

Your family appreciates and loves you more because yousomehow manage to also fit in “The Grandma Thing” ofbabysitting, running grandkids all over the place and supportingfamily!

ANYWAY…

People are unreasonable, illogical and self centred.

Love them anyway!

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Bramston Beach Café

Ph: 4067 - 4129

Please come down for good Coffee,

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Friday 9am - 8pm

Saturday 8am - 7pm

Sunday 8am - 6pm

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Response to last month’s article ‘Farming for the Future’ by Les NielsonIf our cane growers cannot now see the folly in concentrating their efforts on the production of crystalsugar alone, I am forced to conclude that they live on a different planet. The lead given by Les Nielson,Robert Muzic, Lance Rodman and Steve Destro (principally) over the past several years with little industrysupport, has shown and opened the door to a truly rejuvenated industry .I look at the age of our continuinggrowers and ask “Where are the young, the inheritors of a once prosperous industry?” In effect, the youngare saying “Don’t be silly. Who wants to grow cane?” Who indeed, with the weather risks and the mercy ofworld markets to deal with.

The time has come for all thinking growers to get solidly behind FFF and help to create a real future for thewhole sugar cane plant. Millers of course, are uninterested in anything except crystal sugar because that hasbeen the source of their wealth.

This tree grower is sickened by the thought of burning $1000/tonne bagasse just to fire a boiler whenQuilton can use it profitably (unless they are mad) to make hygiene products. We are stupid!

I congratulate Les and his companions on their achievements and urge 100% Babinda industry support.

Errol Wiles

Know someone who needs help getting ready for DigitalTV, December 6th 2011?

One of your friends or family may be eligible for theHousehold Assistance Scheme, if they have not alreadyconverted to digital TV. People with the Age Pension,Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, DVA ServicePension, should be eligible to receive assistance.

Call 1800 556 443 for advice on this matter and for moreinformation.

There is genuine help available on this matter.

Who do you call?

For those heading on a road trip, or overseas jaunt,it’s worth remembering that, if you find yourself inan emergency situation and out of mobile range, thatdialling 112 will automatically connect you withemergency services. 112 is the GSM Internationalstandard emergency number, which can only be di-alled on digital mobile phones.

Websites to help

raisingchildren.net.au

The Australian parenting website

Anyway...

Honesty and frankness makes you vulnerable.

Be honest and frank anyway!

The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot downby the smallest men with the smallest minds.

Think big anyway!

People favour underdogs but follow only top dogs.

Fight for some underdogs anyway!

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Babinda Early LearningWe are offering:

*Care for children ranging between the ages of 6weeks and 5 years as well as Before and AfterSchool Care and Vacation care from 6 to 12 yearolds.

*Trialling a Kindergarten & Preschool Curriculum

*Hours of operation = 7:00am—6:00pm

*For all inquiries and bookings please call ourfriendly staff on 4067 2122

We are offering FREE courses in:

Literacy - Numeracy - Basic Computer

Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring

Everyone is welcome and you can join at any time!

Feel free to walk in or contact Bryony on 0420 806 388

Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring coursealso available every

Thursday at Babinda Taskforce

from 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Literacy, Numeracy and Basic Computercourses are run every

Thursday at Babinda Taskforce

from 9.00 am – 12 noon

MULGRAVE SETTLERS’ MUSEUM ITEM OF THEMONTH from Don Lawie

Our occasional display has been changed to focus on children’stoys, with prominence given to homemade items that gave youngpeople pleasure in times gone by. Many toys imparted motor skillsin their use, or emphasised the value of family life in times thatwere not always easy.

A feature of the display is a number of wooden toys – not reallyold, but old enough! Gordonvale Rural School in 1946 had wood-work classes and the students were tasked with crafting wooden“action” toys to be sold at the annual school fete. Commercial toyswere in short supply just after World War Two and many thingshad to be hand made. Long-term president of the Mulgrave ShireHistorical Society Jim Hill was a member of that class and he hasloaned us a fascinating series of toys about which we can remi-nisce. The horse and rider are geared so that the rider actuallymoves in a realistic motion and the undisclosed animal winds up awinch as he moves along. Fascinating stuff, and a source of endlessentertainment for boys and girls of any age.

Also included in the picture is a little pull-along duckie, one of apair that I made for my two little daughters in the 1970’s. One has abroken bill – mended at the time with a Band-aid, and they are stillused by the girls’ children when they come to visit.

Museum visitors are encouraged to tell us of the homemade toysthey had when they were younger...

Recently we were lucky enough to meet somewonderful locals at Babinda and were even able topurchase a contemporary Ecclesiastical paintingby Gordonton Artist June Lancaster. Thank yougood people of Babinda, and especially thank youMike Adams. From Phillipa Nichol—Tourist

Things that make men happy!

Your last name stays put!

You can never be pregnant!

Your underwear is $10 for a 3 pack!

Car mechanics tell you the truth!

New shoes don’t cut, blister or mangle your feet!

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Servicing, repairs and installation ofautomotive aircon systems

in all makes and models of vehicles.

Suppliers of maintenance free AC Delco and Delkor Pumabatteries, Hella, Narva and LED driving lights, spot lights,

fog lights, work lights and accessories.

Stockists of GME and Uniden UHF

units and components, bulbs, cable, starter motors,alternators and much more.

15 Eastwood Street Tel: 07 4067 1300

Babinda Qld 4871 Fax 07 4067 1344

ABN: 78 406 788 185 Mobile: 0438 770 537

Babinda Meat Mart was nominated for Small Employerof the Year – QLD Training Awards 2011, Far North QLDRegion. ‘We made it to the Final (entries narrowed downto 2 finalists) but were tipped at the post by CairnsHardware Roof Shop’ says Wendy.

Below is an excerpt from the event guide.

Babinda Meat Mart 40671514

‘Located in one of Australia’s wettest towns, BabindaMeat Mart is a retail butcher operating since 1989. Over22 years of operation, the meat mart has trained morethan eight apprentices, five full-time butchers and 27casual school students. Owners Salvatore and WendyNucifora ensure that their busy shop consistentlymaintains a high standard of cleanliness, customerservice and product supply. Training is focused on thesekey areas and is delivered through Salvatore’s 30 yearsexperience in the industry and training organisation,Outcomes – The Training People. Babinda Meat Martunderstands what it’s like to work in a small communityand happily donates meat vouchers, meat trays and otherproducts to local community groups’.

Congratulations Tootie & Wendy. You are winners to us!!

Designated Hospital Outdoor Retreat

The Garden plan incorporates several areas and has beendesigned for our elderly to safely enjoy the enclosedgardens, whilst in hospital, and help their recuperation.

Also the garden area should stimulate all senses andencourage patients to gain strength and agility in theirmovements.

The plan will only make a “Good Hospital” Greater!

We may live without music and art

We may live without conscience and withoutheart

We may live without friends and without books

But civilised man cannot live without “cooks”.

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Prep - Year 7Specialist teachers in Art, Sport,Music and Japanese

7-13 Church St,

Babinda. Qld. 4861

PO Box 363

Babinda. Qld. 4861

Phone: 07 4067 1467

Fax: 07 4067 1850

E-mail: secretary.babinda@

cns.catholic.edu.au

S T , R I TA ’ S S C HO O L ,

B A B I N D A

Enrolments Welcome...

Come along and not only see the difference….

feel the difference!

Make the right choice for your

children’s future.

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TILING

Local, licensed tiler available.

Floor and wall tiling

specialist

Waterproofing

Bathrooms

Reliable, professional service

QBSA no. 078306

Phone Wazza Adams on 40 672 547

Babinda Hardware

YOUR KEY HARDWARE STORE

Open 7 days a week

8am to 12 pm Saturday

9am to 12pm Sunday

ALL YOUR HARDWARE &

PLUMBING NEEDS

PHONE 40671436 FAX 40671460

Recipe of the Month

QUICK MIX ICE-CREAM

Ingredients

600ml Cream

400g Can of Condensed Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence

Method

Beat cream in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaksform. Gently fold in condensed milk and vanilla. Pour mixtureinto deep square cake pan and cover with foil or plasticcontainer with lid. Freeze overnight or until firm. You can addanything you like to this basic mix...chocolate or fruit.

Brooke Destro year 1

Excerpt from ’FAMILY COOKBOOK’ produced by the

Students, Parents & Staff of BABINDA P-12 State School

2011

Recipe book available for purchase from Babinda Meat Mart @$12.50 per copy. All proceeds will help fund a new undercoverwalkway at BABINDA P-12 State School

FREE

Well Women’s Clinic –

Babinda Hospital

Tuesday 1st November 2011

Service includes Pap Smears, Sexual Health Screening, BreastAwareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause,Lifestyle Issues, Domestic Violence, etc. All services are provided bya specially trained Qld Health Women’s Health Nurse.For appointments phone 4067 8200

Anyway...

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulteriormotives.

Do good anyway!

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.

Do good anyway!

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Babinda Health Service Visiting ServicesWho When How

Dietician QH Fortnightly GP referralDietician HGGW Monthly Thursday GP referralSocial worker QH weekly Referral Nurse or GPChild Health Nurse QH Fortnightly Phone 40615496 for appointmentPsychologist HGGW Fortnightly Referral Nurse or GPDiabetes Education HGGW Monthly GP referralRespiratory Nurse HGGW Monthly GP referralWomens Health & wellbeing QH Monthly Ph 40678200 for appointmentBreast Screening QH 2nd Yearly - 2012 self referralHACC services HACC 40615344 Initial referralIncontinence nurse HACC as needed Ph 40615444 for appointment

Domiciliary Nurse Visits HACCMondays and Fri-days Ph 40678 200

Allied Health OT HACC as needed ph 40615467 for appointment

Mental health services QH

Psychologist QHMonday and Tues-day Ph 40615327 for appointment

Child & youth mentalhealth QH as needed Ph 40615327 for appointmentAlcohol, Tobacco & QH as needed Ph 40615637 for appointmentOther drugs

Other Allied Health QH

Occupational therapist QH as needed Referral Nurse or GP

Speech Pathologist QHInpatient serviceonly Referral Nurse or GP

Physiotherapist QHInpatient serviceonly Referral Nurse or GP

BABINDA TOWNA SONG TO SING ABOUT by Judi Van Dycke

Since joining a wonderful progressive singing group in Cairns 6 months ago called Soulsong, the 'songbird' in me hasblossomed and I have now written 2 songs - 'Skybird' and just completed is The Babinda Town Song.

I headed up north 23 years ago from Adelaide and Babinda has been my main home base over that time. It has always calledme back on my many ventures. 6 months ago I realised that with all Babinda's character and beauty, we don't have a song tosing.

It has taken 4 months or so to capture the essence of Babinda and the region and I've introduced the song to you in thisarticle.

I hope to record The Babinda Town Song in November at Pegasus Recording Studios, Cairns. I then want to present thesong on ABC radio and 4KZ and ask for Sponsorship funding to commence The Babinda Town movie clip which will beproduced by local film and photography professional, Glen O'Malley with the song running throughout the duration of the clip. Iam hoping then that this quirky catchy song and movie clip attracts a renewed appreciation of the town and region and a positivenew energy of tourism to North Queensland.

A simple song can inject greater pride and unity within a community and give our school choir a great song to sing at ouryearly Harvest Festival. I am hoping that with North Queensland support The Babinda Town movie clip helps Babinda 'shineout' to Australia and the world, encouraging an exciting and prosperous future for this beautiful region of North Queensland. I'mhoping the song of Babinda Town CD will be available before Christmas. If you or your organisation or company are able tosupport the making of the Babinda Town movie clip, please phone Judi Van Dycke on 40672 604 or 0400 726 245.

Your sponsorship funding will be greatly appreciated to help get the movie clip up and running to help promote BabindaTown.

Copies of the lyrics are available at the Taskforce Office

Climate Smart Home Service

Another reminder that this service is still available and is truly worthwhile. Pay the experts $50 and you’ll receive $400 worth ofequipment, plus expert advice to reduce household expense.

Phone 133600 or email: climatesmarthome.com

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What’s Happening In BabindaABBEYFIELD HOUSE Mini Cent Sale & Hoy: 1st Monday of the month.. Ph 4067 1197

AUSTRALIAN PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUATES LEAGUE 2nd Thu of month at 9am SOBBABINDA ARTS & CRAFTS - 2nd Wednesday every month - 7pm shop, bring a chair

BABINDA BOWLS CLUB - Weekly Bowls Tuesday 1pm Ladies ;Wednesday 6pm Barefoot ;ThursdayCanecutters Mixed Social 1.30pm; Saturday & Sunday 1pm Social - Phone 40671148

BABINDA BOXING CLUB - Hoy at Spirit of Babinda Hall 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 1.30pm

BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARKET DAY- 2nd Saturday of each month. Main street.

BABINDA DISTRICT FISHING CLUB first Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Club House

BABINDA GOLF CLUB-Comps-Wed Chook Run 9 holes 2.45pm Fri-Social Holes 3pm Sat18 HoleComp 1pm

BABINDA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the RSL Hall, School St

BABINDA STATE SCHOOL P & C MEETING - 4th Monday of the month 7.30pm at the school

BABINDA TASKFORCE -- Third Thursday of the month. 9:30am, Taskforce 40672900

BARTLE FRERE STATE SCHOOL - Family Day Group Tuesday 9am—11am 4067 6240

BRAMSTON BEACH PROGRESS ASSOC—last Tues of the month at Fire Station 7:30pm 40674 215

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - 5.30pm - 1st Tuesday of the month at Roddo’s

CHILD HEALTH CLINIC - 2nd Wednesday of the month 10am Hospital. Ph 40615388

COOTHARINGA - HOY - 2nd Monday of every month 1.30pm to 4pm in the Spirit of Babinda Hall

FNQ WILDLIFE CARERS Harry Potyondy and Rae Heywood 228 Price Rd., Bartle FrereTel: 4067-6054 (after 4pm & W/ends) Mob: 0428699246 (7.30am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri)HOSPITAL WELFARE - 3rd Friday Second Monthly - 3pm Stag Tavern

INFO CENTRE - Open 9 - 4 daily

KIDS CLUB - Grade 1 to Grade 7 - Wednesday 5pm to 7.30pm CWA Hall, Babinda.

MENSHED’S - Contact Jim Hillard on 40672454 or email jameshillard@gotalk.net.au

PLAYGROUP - BABINDA BUMBLE BEES -Mon. 9.30am - 1130am St. Rita’s School 4067-2397 more

QCWA BABINDA- 2nd Saturday of the month meeting @ 9.30am Craft held after the meeting 4thMonday of the month - Hoy and Mini Cent Sale @ 1pm

QCWA DEERAL—2nd Wednesday of the month—09.00am Craft lessons (Teacher) - open to all.Meeting 1.30pm—New members welcome.

RELAXABOUT MASSAGE RETREAT - Ph Judi Van Dycke on 40672604 or 0400726245

RUSSELL LANDCARE & CATCHMENT GROUP - see article in this issue or phone 40672515

SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTBALL - Every Thursday night 7pm Bill Wakeham Park

STORYTIME - Babinda Library 3rd Wednesday every month

TAI CHI - Saturdays Babinda Golf Club 8.30 - 9.30am, Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 SOB Hall 4067-1762

YOGA — Wednesday s 5.30-7.00pm, Spirit of Babinda Hall. Ph Ingrid 40566909

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