STEVE MARX HEADING OFF
Well known Russell Islander, Steve Marx, is handing in his ladder and is heading off out to the wild blue Pacific. Yes, Steve has finally decided to give up his TV antennae installation business for the time being and is boarding his yacht for new adventures. Steve has long had his yacht and has undertaken sailing ventures in the past, and has ‘threatened’ to head off for long sojourns. This time he means it and is first heading to the Whitsundays and he is not sure from that point on. He will be calling in at different harbours where he hopes his handyman skills, particularly around boats, will gain him some work along the way. He is a good bloke and we wish him well and expect him back one of these days!
RUSSELL ISLAND REAL ESTATE
Geoff Walsh and the team from Russell Island Real Estate are keen to get the message across that they have a great portfolio of properties available for sale and lease. RIRE has undergone a huge transformation and makeover in recent months and it is all there to see as you get off the ferry on Russell Island. The premises is outstanding with new landscaping and gardens, flags and signage and the latest in property displays in the windows. “It has been a big job but we wanted to get the property up to this standard to adequately promote Russell Island property for sale and rent.” They have a great property list and a terrific team of people who will make sure that Russell Island property continues to head ‘onward and upward’.
CANAIPA NURSERY
Great to see Jacqui Torbet of Canaipa Island Nursery getting busy as we head into Spring. Jacqui is to be admired for her love of plants and the islands. She definitely has a ‘green thumb’ and a visit to her nursery is definitely a pleasure. She has turned it into a garden adventure that you should visit, if you haven’t already done so!
BACKHOE BANDIT
Debbie Trayhurn has set up the Backhoe Bandit with Dingo and Backhoe Hire on Russell Island. The machines can carry out block clearing and other tasks involving levelling, trending, hole boring and landscape preparation. The Dingo can be self operated from $45 and hour or $60 an hour with an operator. The backhoe with operator rate is $120 an hour. You can call Debbie on 3409 2418.
ZAC AIR CONDITIONING
Zac Green is keen to increase his air conditioning services to our group of islands. Zac is the owner-operator of Zac’s Air Conditioning, and he comes with a wealth of experience. When it comes to air conditioning services, Zac Green can handle any installation or situation when it comes to his industry. Zac can assist with new air conditioning installations, both split system and ducted, as well as smaller installations. He can supply and fit systems to your requirements and recommends the brands Fujitsu, Samsung and Carrier, depending on quality required by the customer. Zac’s Air Conditioning services are supply and install, install, servicing and repairs. You may give Zac Green a call on 0416 559 475.
PAUL MERGLER PROPERTY VALUER
Paul W Mergler of Bay Island Valuations provides the people of the Moreton Bay Islands with a resident Island Valuer; something that was previously lacking. At Bay Island Valuations, Paul recognises that competent, professional valuation advice is a critical issue for the islands; receiving precise advice is of the utmost importance. It is often difficult for mainland valuers to properly appraise the Moreton Bay Islands; Paul Merger is ‘local’. By utilising Bay Island Valuations you are able to liaise directly with Paul Merger, who will provide you with a prompt, personal and professional service at the most reasonable fees available. Paul Mergler has been an associate of the Australian Property Institute (API) since June 1992. Phone Paul on 34098855.
ALL GOING WELL FOR KEV THE CHEF
Kev O’Donovan of Kev The Chef is now only located at the Bay Islands Golf Club. He has finished his operations at the Amity Community Club. He would like to thank the people of Amity for their support for the time he operated his Kev The Chef at the club. His Sunday buffet breakfasts are getting popular and he has now introduced a special $15 meal night on Thursdays. You can have the choice of steak, chips and salad bar, roast of the day or a crumbed fish special for just $15 per meal if you are a member and $17 if you are a non member.
JEFF ROODS MECHANICAL
A new advertiser in your Friendly Bay Islander is Jeffrey Rood of Bay Islands Automotive Services and Bay Islands Automotive Sales. Jeff has taken over the car yard on Macleay Island that was established by the long-serving John Coles. Jeff has introduced his services with a full page feature in this edition.
DR CARL ROTKIRCH
Dr CARL Rotkirch wishes to announce to the residents of Macleay Island that Stage 1 of his Home Visit Medical Doctor service is open for business. A one-off $25 patient registration fee is required for the home visit service. Dr Carl said:“There are many residents on Macleay Island who for various social, financial or physical reasons find it difficult to access medical care. Previously, little if any thought has been given to those who have no transport of their own, or who can no longer drive, or those who have to rely on neighbours, friends or family to take them to medical appointments.”Dr. Carl’s Home Visit Medical Doctor services offer bulk billing. Stage 1 will focus primarily on the needs of Macleay Island residents while Stage 2 will enable the service to cross the water to the other islands as the service expands. Dr Carl’s wife Kerri is a qualified Mental Health Clinician and social worker who will be working alongside Dr Carl on an as needs basis. Conditions apply to Kerri’s service and all inquiries can be made by phoning Dr Carl’s office: 0484264747 Email: homevisitmedicaldr@gmail.com. The one-off $25 patient registration fee for Doctor home visits, is payable on the first visit only. All eligible patients will be Bulk billed, daily service by appointment only. This is not an Emergency Service. In an Emergency situation you must call 000.