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By Siobhan Barry
ABC News – Far North Qld

A Cairns father of five, who has helped to care for nearly 200 foster children, has been named far north Queensland’s Father of the Year.

Kerry Eaton is a self-employed engineering surveyor who has cared for foster children for the past 20 years.

Mr Eaton says his oldest daughter nominated him for the award.

“When I was originally told about it I thought, ‘well, why me, instead of all the other fathers out there’,” he said.

“There’s lots of other fathers out there that are just as deserving and maybe even more deserving than myself.”

Mr Eaton says he is proud to have won the award.

“It’s a really big buzz and it’s very emotional – it sort of hits you on all fronts,” he said.

“It’s a bang emotionally as far as knowing that that’s how much my daughter thinks of me.

“It’s not just my eldest daughter – it’s echoed through all my children.”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/01/2999035.htm

MASTERPIECE: Joseph Marsters, 11, with his artwork at Elimbah State School.

STUDENTS from Elimbah State School will welcome the change in season on Friday at the annual Spring Art Carnival.

Now in its third year, the event provides an opportunity for the school and the community to connect. Artwork from every student will be on display, as well as pieces by past Elimbah State School students, Elimbah residents and featured artist Tony Hourigan.

All proceeds from the event will support the school chaplaincy service.

The carnival is open to the public and kicks off at 5pm, with official proceedings to begin at 6.30pm.

For more information, phone 54321333.

http://northern-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/art-blooms-at-elimbah-school/

Published: 30 Aug 10 @ 09:13am by Peter Marsh – Northern Times (Brisbane)

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