Banksia Bulletin April 2021

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BANKSIA BULLETIN QUAIRADING’S MONTHLY PUBLICATION SINCE 1991. PROUDLY PRODUCED AND PRINTED BY THE QUAIRADING CRC Call: 9645 0096 Email: quairading@crc.net.au Online: www.quairading.crc.net.au/banksia-bulletin See inside back cover for advertising rates and guidelines.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING STARS! Dark skies and rain greeted our Interschool Swimming Team in Dowerin on Friday 12th March. Our students did a fantastic job of representing Quairading District High School, demonstrating our four core values of Pride, Grace, Quality and Respect. Don’t they look fabulous in their Interschool Shirts purchased by our P&C. Read more from the school on pages 32 and 33.

ANZAC DAY

BALLARDONG FAMILY GET TOGETHER

Find out what’s going on locally.

Bring your photos!

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FOOTY & NETBALL FIXTURES

HOW ARE YOUR CROWN JEWELS?

Save the page for the fridge!

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Check out the latest Warrior Wellbeing article for more.

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS & CONTACTS BEL CANTO CHOIR Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9:30am @ CRC BETTY’S OP SHOP Thursdays and Saturdays @ Old Drive In CARPARK MARKETS Saturday mornings, seasonally COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER Available for transport to medical appointments CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 10am - 4pm CWA Meetings second Friday of each month.

GARDEN CLUB Last Friday of the month 10am @ Quairading Garden & Gifts HACC Second & fourth Thursday Outings JIGSAW SWAPS 16th of each month, 10am @ Golden Grain Café PHOTO CLUB Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC PLAYGROUP Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day-care Centre on Murphy Street QARRAS 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING Monday 1pm—3pm @ Old Railway Station building ROTARY CLUB OF QUAIRADING Fortnightly Monday meetings.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm STAY ACTIVE Thursday 9:30am @ Town Hall TOURIST & TIDY TOWN COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10am @ Old Railway Station TOY LIBRARY Housed at CRC UNITING CHURCH LADIES GUILD Meet first Friday of each month, from March.

VINTAGE CLUB Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10am VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE 3rd Sunday of each month 8am at the Station YOUTH CENTRE Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school PAGE 2

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Kath Hudson

0428 379 295

Ivy Osborne

0429 799 853

Dougal Fraser

0415 466 439

Russell Stacey

0429 451 093

Rosemary Mills

9645 0538

Lyn Whyte

0447 450 170

Phil Nonmus & Tracey Patton

9645 2222

Sue Anderson

9645 1661

Kay Fraser

0407 945 861

Amy Wilson

0422 101 402

Sue Anderson

9645 1661

Pip Hall

0488 045 618

Pauline Wray

0427 320 088

Laura Haythornthwaite

0459 369 937

Heather Gelmi

9646 6209

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Kate Walker

0418 213 940

Dorothy Rogers

9645 1125

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Tracey Patton

0438 857 147

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Advertisers List Dawson’s Concrete

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Digging Docker

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North Quairading Contractors

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Combined Pest Control

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Quairading Seed Cleaners

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R2K Contracting

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Greenhills Inn

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Mia Davies MLA

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Be You Nails & Beauty

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AWD Enterprises

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AW Duncan Carpentry & Buil, Maint. 14 GJ Jones Plumbing & Gas

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy

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Beverley Steel Fabrication

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Purslowe Tinetti Funerals

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CWB Electrical

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Spearwood Wool

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Johnston Electrical

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Summit Fertiliser

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Jury Transport

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Barclay Books

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Countryside Memorials

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FROM THE EDITOR Ignoring the odd high thirty-something degree day; how nice is the cool change in the air! The cooler feeling means it must almost be the Easter long weekend, and school holidays, and the start of winter sports season, and time for dry gardens to bounce back, and time for endless days and weeks of spraying out thriving weeds in the paddocks, and, bonfire season!!

March was full of excellent activities here at the Quairading CRC. Read all about our Clay Mug Workshop and our Creative & Meditative Afternoon on pages 29 and 30, respectively. While each of these activities appealed to only a small niche, that small niche supported them hard and had an absolute ball—which means we had an absolute ball too!

We also held a Welcome to Town Sundowner (the first in many years) on Thursday 11th March. With nearly 30 people joining us for a drink and a nibble, it was so dang heart-warming to hear all the fabulous reasons as to why newbies and locals alike choose to live here, and it was so great to put new names to new faces. Welcome to you all! If you missed it, pop into the Quairading CRC sometime to collect a Welcome Pack.

We’ve also had the team from Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service in the building each Tuesday for the last month, providing the HEAL (Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle) program to our local community.

These sessions include an hour of gentle exercise (conveniently utilising the Quairading Community Gym) and an hour of lifestyle education. Judging by giggles and huge smiles that emerge at the end of each session, I think it’s safe to say this program is a huge hit!

For more info or to get involved, contact Danika via 9690 2888.

We’re super excited for our upcoming School Holiday Mini Science Fair on Friday 16th April! Working collaboratively with the school, a visit from Scitech was identified as a pretty great thing to spend some grant money on—and with a successful application to WA Youth Week funding, we did just that! And more! Check out the flyer on page 15 and be sure to book your spot ASAP (the morning session is just about sold out!).

Lastly, flip your calendar a few pages and save Friday 12th November for an afternoon out with Lou Kelman’s Big Purple Undies—we’ll share more info in like, six months.

Adios.

Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC 1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: 9645 0096 EMAIL: quairading@crc.net.au WEBSITE: www.quairading.crc.net.au FB: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC PAGE 3

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THE PASSION SHEET EVENTS QARRAS Monday 12 April-We are going to have a guided tour and afternoon tea at Faversham House in York. If you would like to attend, please contact Sue. If you are over 55 years of age, you are welcome to become a member and join us.

Subs are $10 and the membership goes from July 1-June 30. Any queries please contact Sue Anderson on 9645 1661.

REED QUAIRADING STREET STALL Reed Quairading - formerly Little Rainmakers Child Care - will be having their annual Easter fundraising street stall on Saturday 27 March. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the Co-op on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 March. Any donations of saleable goods would be much appreciated.

stand at the front of your homes and tune into the ABC for their Dawn Service, to be broadcast at 6am. _________________________

COMMUNTIY THANK YOU On behalf of the winners “The Green Team”, thanks for all of the great support we received on the day, the cheering was very appreciated.

Comp Name: Quairading CRC Password: PT2TVZVF For more details, go to: https://www.footytips.com.au/ comps/ QuairadingCRC&ref=invitation&p=P T2TVZVF If you have any questions at all please drop in or give us a call.

GET AMONGST IT!

QUAIRADING LIBRARY EASTER COLOURING COMPETITION Pick up a picture to colour in for QUAIRADING LCDC Easter from the library, then return The Red Card Fox Cull held over 2 by March 31 with your name, age weekends recently (12-13 Feb & 12 and phone number on the back.

-13 March) was very successful. 48 Winners will be notified on shooters took part and cumulatively Thursday 1 April. culled 208 foxes, 17 cats and 44 rabbits from our shire. All teams are RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD to be congratulated on a great The Shire of Quairading is still in effort. A big thank you must also go the restricted burning period until to all those who helped with event midnight, 29 March. Permits will including the final tally breakfast. only be issued by your local fire

control officer and are not valid on PAM & BRIAN CAPORN days with a fire forecast of very LOOSE STITCHES Please note Pam and Brian still high, severe, extreme and Low-tox Workshop Saturday 27 have a working landline 96451 768. catastrophic. No permits will be March, 10am-12pm, $50 includes issued within the town site. morning tea, email or pop into QUAIRADING CRC FOOTY Loosies to put you name down.

TIPPING SHIRE COMMUNITY GRANTS It is not too late to join our Round 1 is open now and closes 31 QUAIRADING RSL ANZAC DAY competition. We are using ESPN March. There are four types of Some facets of our “normal” Anzac footytips this year. The entry fee is grants available and all application Day celebrations will return in 2021. $50 payable to the Quairading forms are available via this link Sunday 25 April we will gather at CRC. The weekly prize is $20 and www.quairading.wa.gov.au/ news/ the shire Memorial at 11am. The overall comp winners will receive a community-grants/21356. Enquiries Hon. Martin Aldridge, MLC will monetary prize also. Any proceeds to Jen Green, Grants & Projects deliver the Anzac Day Address. made will be donated to a local Officer gpo@quairading.wa.gov.au Once again the Driveway Dawn cause or event. or on 9645 1607.

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BANKSIA BULLETIN ____________________________ come and look around. We would love to have your children join us at the centre.

MEDICAL PRACTICE The Surgery has been registered GOLDEN GRAIN CAFÉ / BAKERY and approved for COVID-19 Contact number: 0491 641 592 vaccinations. Arrival of stock is Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 1pm unknown at this stage. More info Monday to Thursday: 8am – 2pm will be disseminated as we receive Friday: 8am – 2pm, 5pm – 7:30pm it. Flu vaccination stock will be for Friday Night Pizza! arriving soon. Dates for clinics to be All day brekkie. All day kitchen. advised.

Night meals available if booked day EASTER HOURS before (minimum 10 people).

Thursday 1 April: 8:30am-12pm.

Friday 2 April: CLOSED CLEANING SERVICES Monday 5 April: CLOSED For your domestic and commercial Tuesday 6 April: Normal Hours cleaning. Quality job. Police

BUSINESS

QUAIRADING TYRE & BATTERY Please note the shop will be closed Friday 2 April-Monday 5 April, for the Easter long weekend. Apologies for any inconvenience.

BETTY’S OP SHOP Open Thursdays and alternate Tuesdays–beginning Tuesday 16 March. Pop in and check us out!

cleared. Local Quairading resident.

Please phone 0459 405 333.

HANDYMAN SERVICE Home handyman, repairs a specialty. No job too small. Please contact Quairading resident, Peter York-ABN: 27 410 265 998, for a free quote on 0428 735 937.

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be practiced as well as hand sanitising, all are welcome. ____________________________

SPORT LAST BULL IN THE PEN IS BACK! There are 100 numbers up for grabs at $100 each. At each home game, 10 numbers will be booted from the pen - with the 10th winning their money back. The very last bull left standing in the pen will win an epic $3000, second last winning $1500 and third last will win $1000.

At the end of season there will also be a last minute opportunity to win one of 5 saved numbers via auction, each with pretty great odds at winning the big prize! To buy a number: contact Kelli-Anne Brown (0429 457 039) and pay your $100 to: Quairading Football Club BSB: 036 172 ACC: 760 190

____________________________ WIND UP Men’s Scroungers and Pennants CWA OP-SHOP bowlers end of season wind-up at NEW GARDEN CLUB We are currently selling bags of the Bowling Club Thursday 8 April.

Held on the last Friday of each clothing for $3 including all men's, month. Next Meeting is 26 March, ladies and children's clothes. We QUAIRADING TENNIS CLUB 10am at Quairading Garden & Gifts. are in need of bed linen, curtains Sunday, 28 March, is our closing and towels, drop offs may be made Bring along your thoughts and day “Matchie’s Day’. This will be hints.

We are getting close to bulb from Monday to Saturday from 8am from 3pm and we will be having planting time so we may as well talk dinner and trying to empty the -11:30am. You can contact about them! Every garden minded fridges! . Stay tuned for more info.

Rosemary on 0466 124 042. person (and even if you’re not) is welcome. At our May meeting we REED QUAIRADING QUAIRADING GOLF CLUB will be hosting Branden Rogers Reed Quairading is our local early OPENING DAYS childhood centre. We are open 8am from Yates. Enquires to Lyn on Dust off your clubs! Mixed opening 0447 450 170.

– 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and day is Saturday 10 April, names in Thursday. We provide education by 12pm and bring a plate of and care for children up to 12 years QUAIRADING VINTAGE CLUB nibblies to share. Ladies opening Our next general meeting will be old. We offer after school care and day is Wednesday 14 April, phone held on Saturday, 10 April, 10am at a friend and bring her for 9 holes, can pick up your child from school the Parker Street premises. and walk them to the centre. We names in by 1pm as it’s ambrose, have also begun a Pre-Kindy a small plate of afternoon tea would QUAIRADING VFRS program which we run every be appreciated too.

Meet every second Tuesday of the Tuesday morning. Please feel free month at 6pm, with training to contact us on 9645 0730 if you have any questions or would like to sessions every third Sunday of the month at 8am. Social distancing will

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LADIES HOCKEY TRAINING Thursdays, 5:30 at the Town Oval.

New players Welcome!

LADIES NETBALL TRAINING Training 5:45pm for a 6pm start at the courts. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if you have one. Any queries contact Tamara Stacey on 04374 978 644.

For more information regarding either of these vacancies please contact Mrs Pam Canova on 9645 1208.

WORK WANTED Mature, well presented 17 year old local boy looking for employment.

Willing to perform manual labour also interested in a traineeship/ apprenticeship. Please phone Lachlan Dann- 0487 852 811.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST House for rent-12 month lease from the end of April. 15km from town, large 4x2, recently renovated.

Please call or message for further details. Haydyn– 0427 466 269 Jess—0439 973 911.

PROPERTY FOR SALE Approx 65 acres (26 hectares), 2 km north of Quairading on Tammin QUAIRADING BULLS Road. 1 small shearing shed, 2 FOOTY CLUB small sheds, 1 sea container. No Trainings are Tuesday & Thursday AG IMPLEMENTS power, good quality water supplied from 5:30pm. Registration is also We are currently seeking a casual by windmill. East boundary backs now open, please follow the link, cleaner for 7 hours per fortnight. on to Nature Reserve. Contact Ray login and register as soon as you Please send letters of application to Johnston for more info. 0428 451 can! bit.ly/QuairadingFootballClub- Kirsty.hanson@agimplements.com. 023 and leave a message.

SportsTGRegistration. au. ____________________________ ____________________________ SHORT TERM STAY 3 bedroom house, sleeps 7 people.

Phone David or Lyn on 0429 466 QDHS – POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SALE 243.

Pool for Education Assistants – Leather lounge suite. 1 x 3 seater Mainstream. Please search and 2 x 1 seater. Cappuccino in FOR SALE vacancy number SS/SS676983 on colour with exposed jarrah frame.

Pea straw for gardens, $10 per www.jobs.wa.gov.au $400ono. Colin-0428 451 094. bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 Permanent 0.6FTE Education 225 or Jacqui on 0408 905 466.

Assistant – Special Needs. Please WANTED search vacancy number SS/ Baby bath, preferably on stand.

FOXY’S FIRE WOOD SS676915 on www.jobs.wa.gov.au Contact 0484 947 891 Trailer load of wood for $180

JOBS

BUY, SELL, RENT

please phone Foxy on 9645 7048 or 0408 536 212 for more details.

General Notice to Residents 2021 Quairading Police Contact Details: Emergency – Police/Fire and Ambulance 000 General Complaints / Attendance 131 444 Quairading Police Station Office 9678 2120 Quairading Email Quairading.Police.Station@police.wa.gov.au

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TAGGED AROUND TOWN Use the hashtag #quairading or geotag Quairading on Instagram and we’ll feature the best snaps here every month.

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Shire of Quairading

MEDICAL PRACTICE 19 Harris Street / PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Dr Adenola Adeleye MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP

Dr Desire Tshibumbu

MBCHB, FRACGP, Fam Prac

Practice Manager Carolynne Thornton Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN Chloe Campbell RN ADMINISTRATION Deanna Hathaway Shondelle Stone Michaela Stone Di Wallwork

PRACTICE HOURS MONDAY 8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm TUE, WED, THURS 8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:30am—12:00pm

Please note these are the opening hours of the Medical practice and do not reflect appointment availability.

VISITING PROFESSIONALS Female GP Dr Ellie Brusasco Podiatrist Deb / Zuh Dietitian Laura Nairn Diabetes Educator Sandy Havlin Clinical Psychologist Carol Deppe OTHER SERVICES OFFERED  Health Assessments  Skin Checks  Flu Clinics  Immunisations/Vaccinations  Diabetes Management  Pathology  Preventative Medicine  Chronic Illness Care Plans  Occupational Therapy by referral  Antenatal Care  Physiotherapist by referral  Health Checks/Medical Reports  Nursing Home Visits to  Quairading Hospital  PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications  Home visits when deemed safe and necessary by GP PAGE 8

PHONE: 9645 1210 FAX: 9645 1066

Visiting Medical Professionals Tues 6th April Mon 19th April Wed 7th April Thur 8th April Wed 21st April Thur 22nd April Wed 28th April Thur 29th April Friday 30th April

Carol Deppe Carol Deppe Deb/Zuh Deb/Zuh Ellie Brusasco Ellie Brusasco Chloe Campbell Chloe Campbell Chloe Campbell

Psychologist Psychologist Podiatrist Podiatrist Lady Doctor Lady Doctor Practice Nurse Practice Nurse Practice Nurse

Welcome to Chloe Campbell returning from Maternity Leave.

We would like to wish Jess, Haydyn, Connor, Indiana & Mackenzie all the best on their trip around Australia in their Caravan!

Dr Ellie Brusasco Women’s Health & Mental Health GP 21st & 22nd April 2021 24th & 25th May 2021 28th & 29th June 2021 Please book your appointment via Quairading Medical Practice This service is Bulk Billed ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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VACCINES Covid-19 Vaccination The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme is being rolled out in partnership with the Australian Government in a phased approach.

Quairading Medical Practice has been registered & approved.

As the vaccines are rolled out to the Surgery, we will receive a limited number of stock each week. There are a number of eligible categories for the vaccine. We will endeavour to cover all categories in an orderly fashion and will advertise accordingly.

If you are over 80 years of age and would like the COVID Vaccine, Please phone the Practice on 9645 1210 and register yourself.

Flu Vaccine Government Funded stock has been ordered.

Eligibility for Government Funded Flu Vaccine include: 6 Months – 5 Years Aboriginal Medical Risk Condition Pregnant Women Over 65 Years Private stock has arrived. If you are NOT eligible for government funded stock please phone the surgery and register yourself. Private Flu Vaccine will incur a $20 Fee. Flu/Covid Clinic Dates to be advised.

Easter Hours Thurs 1st April 8.30am-12noon Fri 2nd April CLOSED Mon 5th April CLOSED th Tues 6 April Normal Hours ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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Dawson’s Concrete & Reinforcing

DIGGING DOCKER

SANDY DAWSON Call: 0417 375 221

Mobile: 0407 755 239

Concrete Formwork & Steel Fixing Sheds, Silo Pads, Culverts Over 30 years experience Professional, Reliable Service Email: pameladawson@bigpond.com Check out our recent work on Facebook: facebook.com/DawsonsConcrete PO Box 505, Beverley WA 6304

Ray & Stephen

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Colourbond fencing Pool Fencing Paving Limestone Artificial Turf 4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post hole Digger 3.5 Tonne Tip Truck Yard Clean ups

Check out some of our work on our Facebook page “DiggingDocker”

COMBINED PEST CONTROL WA P\L Owner Operator Ross Leo

CAM FRASER SPREADING, TRUCKING, SEEDING & HARVESTING LATE SEASON IN CROP SPRAYING (MULTI SPREADER AND 36M SP BOOMSPRAY ON 3M WHEEL CENTRES, BOTH SUITED TO TRAMLINES) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

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Spider, fly, mosquito service $242 New or Non annual Spider, fly & mosquito service exterior only $220 Spider, fly & mosquito service exterior only Add on services +$77 for House interior treatment -With an exterior service only +$27.50 Roof space treatment - Per roof space with any service Please note-Add on services must be carried out in the same booking time slot.

Termites $264 New or non annual termite inspection $242 Annual termite inspection We also provide pest control for cockroaches, rodents, ants, silverfish, bird control and all other common pests in and around your home or business.

Contact: Ross or Bianca Phone: 0438 375 146 Email: office@combinedpc.com.au Website: www.combinedpc.com.au Prices are for single domestic sites, with standard size buildings, on a standard size block for 2021 All prices include GST Prices are subject to change.

We service your area all year and have done so for 20 years.

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Richard Kovac & Robyn Kovac Hydraulics Sales & Services 21 Westral Street (PO Box 30) Bruce Rock WA 6418 Richard: 0427 851 870 Robyn: 0400 552 141 Fax: 9061 1194 Email: rdkovac@bigpond.net.au

Hydraulic Component’s Sales ex supplier Hydraulic system design and testing Hydraulic Components Repairs in house Fully equipped service vehicle, will travel Regular trips to Perth, repairs & purchase of parts Hydraulic hose assembly made to order, in-house Mobile hose and fitting trailer for onsite repair

GREENHILLS INN Old charm country pub Accommodation and free camping Air con and character dining rooms VISIT FOR THE EXPERIENCE OPENING TIMES: Everyday Dinner from 5:00pm Wednesday—Sunday from 12:00pm 9641 4095 | 444 GREENHILLS ROAD, GREENHILLS PAGE 12

ABN: 16 563 552 915

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St Faith’s Anglican Church

Easter Service Saturday 3rd April 2021, 6:30pm

Please feel free to come along and meet the new minister for the Beverley-Brookton, York and Quairading area.

The Reverend Canon Dr Philip Raymont. He is currently the Senior Chaplain at Guildford Grammar School.

There will be a bring and share supper afterwards to welcome Father Philip.

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Contact Wally Call: 0411 494 340 Email: walterstrother@hotmail.com Rego No 2916

G.J. Jones Plumbing & Gas For all your Plumbing & Gas Fitting requirements

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Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy York: Monday and Thursday mornings Cunderdin: Tuesday and Friday mornings Northam: Monday and Thursday afternoons Goomalling: Tuesday and Friday afternoons

Dean Butler B. Sc. (physio) GCOSH

Call / Text: 0472 756 323 Email: wheatbeltphysio@gmail.com Book appointments online via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ wheatbeltphysio

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE Wouldn’t that be cool?

Send us an email to request an advertising pack: quairading@crc.net.au

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WE ARE HIRING – MC TRUCK DRIVER Bruce Rock Engineering are seeking an experienced MC Truck Driver to join our team in Bruce Rock.

This role will be offered on a full-time basis with a minimum of 40hrs per week.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the following:  MC Licence.  Forklift Licence (Licence to perform High Risk Work).  Good driving record.  Great work ethic & willingness to work to a high standard of safety.  Crane Ticket is highly desirable but not essential.

Duties will include:  Road train truck driving.  Delivery of new vehicles.  Maintenance & cleaning of truck & trailing equipment.  General yard duties.

We offer competitive rates, ongoing and long hours, as well as a great working environment.

Please apply via SEEK or alternatively come into the site and drop off your resume.

For more information, please call Tegan on 08 9454 7177.

WE ARE HIRING – STORESPERSON Bruce Rock Engineering are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our Stores team in Bruce Rock.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the following: Strong attention to detail Great organisational skills Ability to follow instruction Forklift licence (desirable but not essential) Duties will include: Processing orders (picking small parts) Record keeping Assisting with inventory movement and stocktake We offer competitive rates, ongoing and long hours, as well as a great working environment.

This is a local role offered on a fulltime or parttime basis – hours are negotiable.

Please apply via SEEK or alternatively come into the site and drop off your resume.

For more information, please call Tegan on 08 9454 7177.

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Rob Thorn: 0438 364 920 Contract forward and spot Flexi daily selling Electronic Awex E2 offer board Agents statewide Office: 9494 2967 PAGE 20

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SWITCHBOARDS RENOVATIONS FAULT FINDING ELECTRICAL MAINTAINENCE LIGHTS POWERPOINTS CEILING FANS GENERATOR CHANGEOVER SWITCHES

FOR ALL YOUR WIRING, RE-WIRING, UPGRADES, INSTALLS, REPAIRS AND RELOCATIONS.

HOUSES HWS ELEMENTS SHEDS/GARAGES TV OUTLETS ARIALS MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTERS TELECOMMUNICATION OUTLETS FOR PHONE AND COMPUTERS EASY TO USE HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS

CAMERON JOHNSTON: 0427 198 989 cjohnston.electrical@gmail.com Thank you for supporting local business EC:13918

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Central Agcare Inc. PO Box 6 Corrigin WA 6375 Ph: 08 90632037 Fax: 08 90632319

E:ceagcare@bigpond.com

Need someone to talk to.

We are local, we are here to listen and to help We are a FREE mobile Counselling service No referrals needed Phone counselling if required Start by Calling Anne Hague 0427 133 711 Or Joyce Contos 0428 891 244 Or calling office on 0890632037 Leave message and Anne or Joyce will get back to you PAGE 24

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Loose Stitches How good is it to see green paddocks and gardens flourishing, hopefully more rain to come and give the season a real kick start.

Loosies have just hosted a group of ladies from Esperance. We all had a fantastic weekend and the girls completed a jelly roll rug. It was the second time the girls have made the 7 hour journey to visit us, thanks ladies we loved having you CALLING ALL SOAP QUEENS…… Register now for our low tox soap workshop and learn the benefits of making your own soap, soap making, safety and history of soap. Please bring along a silicon cake mold or a tin lined with baking paper that you wont use for food again for your soap to set in. Take a look at our guest tutors Jo on Insta @goodlandsgirl_jo and Libby @wildaizy.libby

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Saturday 27 March, 10am—12pm

Low Tox workshop is on Saturday 27th March

April Get Togethers Plants in Pots – Tuesday 8th and 22nd Hexi Club – Thursday 1st (No fooling !! Happy Birthday Sharon) Letter to My Daughter – Friday 30th If those days don’t suit, you are most welcome to come in on any day to ‘sit n sew’

Loose Stitches

CALL: 9645 1806

Patchwork & Sewing Supplies

EMAIL: loosestitches@hotmail.com

37 Heal Street, Quairading WA 6383

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Mug–nificent clay workshop!

Written by Jill Hayes

Through the power of Instagram, earlier this year we came across one Kaitlyn Elsegood—a Fremantle based creative who has been spending lots of time out in the Wheatbelt, including a stint as Artist in Residence at Beverley Station Arts last year.

One of Kaitlyn’s self-taught specialities is facilitating beginners clay workshops, so we slid into her DMs (sent her a direct message) and were delighted that she was delighted to pop over to Quairading to host a workshop in the fabulous Art Space out the back of the Quairading CRC. With the coffee machine running at full pelt, 15 of us spent 4 hours on Sunday 7th March learning how to roll, smooth, cut, shape and mould clay into some resemblance of a mug (many were more like a handle-less vase, or “other nondescript vessel”). The caffeine was well needed - as it turns out working with clay is slightly harder than playing with playdough in Pre-Primary (the only comparable activity many of us had prior experience with!) - but wildly enjoyable non the less. We decorated our “mugs” with layers of painted on glaze and left them for firing at a later date—as you can see from the photos below, our styles all turned out fascinatingly different!

Participants travelled from Cunderdin, Tammin, Kellerberrin and even Perth to Quairading to try something new in a relaxed setting, that worked around busy work and life schedules— huge thank you to all who came along, and a huge thank you to Teresa and the Quairading Creative Arts Society who are, as I write, allowing us access to their kiln to fire these beauties.

Photos by Kaitlyn Elsegood.

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Talking health and wellbeing With Melissa Pickering Cancer Council WA Wheatbelt Regional Education Officer 75 York Road, Northam | 0427 876 946 | mpickering@cancerwa.asn.au

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Creative & Meditative Afternoon Written by Tamara Stacey The aim and focus of this event was to impart some tools and strategies to help reduce stress and increase energy levels, and boy did it deliver. I was eagerly anticipating this event, especially the elements of the afternoon that I had never experienced. An intimate group of 9 were under the tutelage of jack of all trades and master of many, Janet Robertson, (racking up her 3rd Quairading CRC workshop I might add) for 4 hours one Saturday afternoon not too long ago.

I woke up on the morning of feeling far from fresh, yet the instant the workshop started my batteries seemed to start re-charging, 4 hours and 6 energy balls later I was motivated enough to sneak in some last minute laps at the pool before it closes at the end of this month (and summer leaves me, winter comes and I die a little inside).

The day flowed as follows:  Energy ball making demonstration  Mandala Drawing (who’d have thought doodling could look so pretty?)  Stretched out with some yoga  Sound bath; Janet graciously allowed us to have a play with her Tibetan singing bowls, deer skin drum and symbols as well as bathe us in their good vibrations.  Finished off by zenning out with some Tai Chi fundamentals- I can’t wait to sidle up to the Tai Chi pro’s in the park next time before sulking off in shame because it’s way harder than it looks! ….by which point we were famished and ready to eat those energy balls. We shared some healthy snacks and a cuppa before we all floated home.

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Country Ambulance Cover Info from stjohnwa.com.au

In country Western Australia, St John Country Ambulance Cover is administered by the local St John Ambulance Sub Centres.

The cost of your ambulance trip is covered if you have comprehensive Country Ambulance Cover. This includes as many emergency or necessary non-emergency transports you, or one of your family members, require.

Within WA, St John Country Ambulance Cover will protect you for St John Ambulance transport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The subscription coverage is restricted to ambulance transport provided by St John in Western Australia and ambulance services in other States who have a reciprocal arrangement with St John Ambulance Western Australia.

The Benefit fund pricing arrangement is available to all residents living in regional Western Australia. For the terms and conditions of this service, or to purchase a benefit fund card via credit card, please contact our team on (08) 9334 1284.

Memberships Single Membership – One person per membership.

Family Membership – Includes up to two adults and any children, under 18 years old, that are under the care of the card holders.

Pricing - Country Volunteer Sub Centres South of the 26th Parallel Year Family Single 2020-2021 $95 $57

North of the 26th Parallel Family Single $125 $75

Pricing - Career Country Sub Centres Career Country Sub Centres include Albany, Australind, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Dawesville, Geraldton, Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Northam, Norseman and Pinjarra.

Year 2020-2021

Family $125

Single $75

Supporting local first aid services By taking out St John Country Ambulance Cover, you also assist the delivery of first aid services in your local area including:  Regular community first aid courses  Ready access to first aid kits and supplies  First aid posts at local fairs, sports and events Country Ambulance Cover is a small price to pay for the invaluable community services you’ll be supporting.

DID YOU KNOW...

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Quairading Sub Centre News Benefit Fund Renewals March and April are very busy at the sub centre with most of our Benefit Fund renewals falling due. Many of you will have received the new and updated membership cards.

With the new cards incorrect details, such as adult children still being included on your membership, single memberships that should be family memberships or family memberships that should be single memberships, are being highlighted.

If you wish to advise of needed adjustments, please contact the sub centre on: Email: quairading.subcentre@stjohnwa.com.au Phone: 9645 0176 (Wednesday only) Even though your membership renewals are sent from Perth, all membership funds are received by the sub centre and stay in Quairading for the benefit of the Quairading community. We are very grateful for your support.

We are also grateful for the support of Mick and Nikki at Quairading Book Post, who will receive your payments on our behalf if you wish to pay this way.

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Quairading District High School News...

Thank you from the Year 5/6 Class On Saturday the 13th of March, the year 5/6 class hosted an Election Day sausage sizzle to raise some money to help with the costs of their upcoming camp.

We had a great day and the sizzle was a huge hit!

We want to thank everyone who came and purchased a sausage sizzle and all our volunteers, staff, the P&C and the Quairading Co-Op for food donations that made this day possible, we couldn't have done it without you!

Our camp will be in term 4 to Dare Adventure Camp in Dwellingup. We hope to have some more fundraising opportunities in the coming months.

On Friday the 5th March, we were fortunate enough to receive a donation of 24 mountain bikes and helmets from John Curtain College of the Arts as a part of the Teacher Development Schools (TDS). TDS initiative acknowledges teachers learn best from other teachers across schools, networks and professional learning communities.

We’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ for the donation—we feel very lucky. Hopefully you’ll see our students out and about on the bikes during the year!

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Quairading District High School News...

Dark skies and rain greeted our Interschool Swimming Team in Dowerin on Friday 12th March.

Our students did a fantastic job of representing QDHS - demonstrating our 4 core values of Pride, Grace, Quality and Respect. Don’t they look fabulous in their Interschool Shirts purchased by our P&C. We had many students swimming above their year group level which was great to see.

Congratulations to: Emma Berry - Runner Up Year 3/4 girl Andrew Hippisley - Runner Up Year 7/8 boy John Hippisley - Champion Year 7/8 boy

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Gardening in the Wheatbelt Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm The start of autumn lived up to its reputation with cooler temperatures and real rain. And even though we had a burst of summer again at the end of the third week I hope that the indications that cooler weather is on its way do come true. The rain lifted the spirits of this gardener and her garden. Every plant has put on a new spurt of life, the roses are blooming, the pumpkin patch has covered twice the area allotted to it, the artichoke rhizomes have put up new pups and all the plants are more vibrant and happy. I’m reminded that during summer all the watering I do only really helps to keep the plants alive during the hibernation and it’s only after rain that they respond and grow. The rain is laden with nitrogen which the plant leaves soak up directly and the roots get a boost from the extra moisture and revitalized soil biology. Don’t forget everyone is invited to come to the second meeting of the garden lovers club, come to Quairading Garden & Gifts on Friday 26th at 10am.

Tips of the Month 1. Reduce water use. Even when you are using stored rain water it is important to reduce water waste and of course when water is metered, a bill every three months reminds us that water waste costs money literally. So here are the basic tips for watering: a) water deeply, acquaint yourself with the specific water requirements for each plant, some plants wilt a little and let you know they need water others wilt only in the middle of the day but are really fine and don’t need to be watered. When you water deeply you not only give the plant enough water to last it for several days but it also means that the plant roots are not stressed and can continue growing until the next watering occurs. Using sprinklers and especially misting sprinklers can be very inefficient. Much is lost in fine droplets blown around by the wind and is evaporated even before it hits the ground and unless you actually check how much of the water has penetrated into the soil you will not know how well your plants are being watered. b) water before a hot spell, if you know that there is going to be a hot spell coming water either that morning early or even better late the evening before.

This way the plants have time to absorb the moister take it up into the leaves and so be ready to transpire without drying out and withering. How and when you apply water to your plants can make a difference!

2. Reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides. Now here I am being practical. I certainly am not in favour of not using herbicides in large open areas where weeds can abound and make the garden look unsightly. In the Wheatbelt some of us live on farms where areas around the home garden need to be weeded so that those weeds don’t spread into the ornamental garden, the fruit tree area or the vegetable garden. Weeding these areas by hand is impractical. At Eaglewood Farm we use Glyphosate in the areas beyond the established garden and orchard and we keep the base of new trees clear by spraying with Glyphosate to kill existing perennial weeds and pre emergent to prevent winter grass from coming up. We use pre emergent in areas where we are going

to plant new gardens or trees so that the new plants have less competition during their establishment. Always use appropriate coverings, gloves, long sleeves and trousers and masks when using these products.

Remember if you can smell it, it is in your system. So how do we reduce the use of these herbicides? Ground covers do a great job of stopping weed germination, wind breaks around the garden reduce the weeds seeds that the wind can bring into your garden and weeding before the existing weeds set seed can reduce the amount of seed in the soil considerably. In the established garden hand weeding or the use of a Dutch hoe isn’t such a chore especially on those lovely winter days when physical activity is easy. Also the use of mulch in the established garden makes for fewer weeds and easy pulling for those few which do come up. We use no pesticides as such in our garden. Apart from Eco Oil, Naturalure in milk bottles to lure in fruit flies if there and Success Extra (all organic controls) nothing else is used in the vegetable garden and orchard. We especially don’t use yellow sticky paper which kills beneficial insects as well as pests. The only pests we fight with all guns blazing are ants. And for them we use everything!!!!! And I might add we don’t succeed.

It’s time to…

Sow – Everything you want to flower in winter and spring can be sown now including bulbs, herbs, vegetables, annual and perennial plant seeds. Paper daisies and sweet pea can be sown during April.

Plant – All winter vegetables should be put in now, except for peas, broad beans and onions. After the next rain event all native trees and shrubs should be planted so that they have all winter to establish a good root system which will help them survive their first summer.

Strawberry plants can be propagated from runners now.

Harvest – At Eaglewood Farm in April we pick green olives for pickling, apples, pears, quinces, grapes, rhubarb, pumpkins, chillies, capsicums, egg plants, beans and lettuces. I don’t often mention our herbs but whereas most are there all year round the basil and tarragon are only summer herbs and are coming to an end now as the cooler nights set in.

Things to do – Roses are at their peak autumn flowering now. Keep the water up to them until regular rain falls.

Finish summer pruning of deciduous fruiting trees during a dry spell. All evergreen shrubs can be transplanted now, except natives, which don’t like being uprooted.

Feed the lawn while the soil temperature is still in the high teens. Take semi hardwood cuttings of Pelargoniums, Azaleas, Viburnums, Olives, Caper berries, Oleanders, Lavenders, Correas and other many native plants.

The last word – Gardening: cheaper than therapy and, you get tomatoes!

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Quairading Ladies Bowling Club 2020-2021 This season we have had good numbers each week ranging from 12 to 21 players. We have welcomed a few new fresh faces also.

As is customary, Quairading Ladies have travelled far and wide to represent our Club at Gala Days.

Well done to you all.

Our Club Champion this year was won by Phyllis Brown from Donna Hayes, 21 shots to 15 shots.

Congratulations Phyl. A very close game.

Well done to Gwen Hards winning the Plate from Jane Johnston, 21 shots to 8 shots. What a wonderful day of close fought games. Fantastic bowls by all that played. Well done.

Competition Results Championship Singles Winner – Phyllis Brown Runner Up – Donna Hayes

Plate Winner – Gwen Hards Runner Up – Jane Johnston Championship Pairs Winners – Olive Caporn and Marie Killian, 12 points Runners Up – Donna Hayes and Chris Hadlow, 9 points + 31 shots Championship Fours Winners – Marg Dall, Olive Caporn and Fay Minchin, 6 points + 14 shots Runners Up – Phyllis Brown, Donna Hayes, Dallas Brown and Jan Bloom, 6 points + 10 shots Club Pairs Winners – Marie Killian and Dallas Brown, 9 points Runners Up – Gwen Hards and Deb Mills, 6 points + 6 shots Club Triples Winners – Chris Hadlow, Gwen Hards and Judy O’Hare, 9 points Runners Up – Marie Killian, Sandra Stone, Janice Sinclair and Jane Johnston, 6 points + 2 shots Club Fours Winners – Donna Hayes, Dale Wilson, Dallas Brown and Jane Johnston, 5 points Runners Up – Maggie Hadlow, Gwen Hards, Rebecca Wilson and Marg Dall, 4 points + 6 shots Aggregate Winner – Gwen Hards, 33 points Equal Runners Up – Chris Hadlow and Donna Hayes, 29 points PAGE 38

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Gala Day Our Gala Day was held on 6th November 2020.

There were 22 Teams of 4 with 5 Leagues, 15 Country Towns and 2 Metropolitan Teams represented.

It was a hugely successful day with lots of friendly games played, raffles to win and a wonderful meal organised by Marie Killian and her helpers.

Winners – Pingelly: B Wallace, P Patterson, M Ryan and E McCahon with 12 points + 37 shots.

Runners Up – Narembeen: A Cowan, M Campbell, H Copeland and C Crowd with 12 points + 21 shots.

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way.

League League Pairs were played at Tammin in October. We had 3 pairs playing with Phyllis Brown and Dallas Brown coming second. Congratulations.

Well done to Donna Hayes being selected for the Interleague Team. Unfortunately, this event was cancelled due to Covid.

League Fours were played in Cunderdin in December. We had 2 Teams and 2 Players in a Composite Side participating. Well Done to Marie Killian, Donna Hayes, Chris Gimbel and Chris Hadlow on winning the day.

Our 9 players went on to represent East Avon in the Interleague Fours play in Merredin. This event was won by the Goldfields League. Donna Hayes has been selected for the Interzone Event to be held in April. Congratulations to Donna and thank you to Liz Anderson for your work being East Avon Selector and now Team Manager for the Zone Team at Merredin in April.

Closing Thank you to Donna, the Vice Captain, and everyone who helped out when I was unable to be there.

Big thanks to Dale Wilson and Marg Dall for all your help and advice throughout the season. Good luck Donna for next year as Captain.

Chris Gimbel

As spotted on Facebook! Donna Hayes, Christine Hadlow, Marie Killian and Chris Gimbel looking slick as the recent Country Week 4’s sectional runners-up!

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AVON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2021 FIXTURES Round 1 Sunday 11th April Beverley vs York -SATURDAY Railways vs Quairading – SATURDAY 3pm Cunderdin, Federal, Keller/Tammin- BYE

Round 10 Sunday 13th June TALK TO A MATE Beverley vs Keller/Tammin Railways vs Federal – SATURDAY 3pm & 5.15pm York vs Cunderdin-SATURDAY Quairading – Bye

Round 2 Sunday 18th April CSBP Beverley vs Federal Quairading vs Cunderdin York vs Keller/Tammin Railways – Bye

Colts Carnival 19th/ 20th June

Round 3 Sunday 25th April Cunderdin vs Railways Keller/Tammin vs Quairading Federal vs York Beverley – Bye Round 4 Sunday 2nd May Railways vs Beverley Quairading vs York Keller/Tammin vs Cunderdin Federal – Bye Round 5 Sunday 9th May AVON VALLEY MOTOR GROUP York vs Beverley-SATURDAY Quairading vs Railways Federal vs Keller/Tammin Cunderdin – Bye Round 6 Sunday 16th May Beverley vs Quairading- SATURDAY Railways vs York Cunderdin vs Federal Keller/Tammin- Bye Round 7 Sunday 23rd May BELT - UP Beverley vs Cunderdin Railways vs Keller/Tammin Quairading vs Federal -SATURDAY York – Bye Round 8 Sunday 30th May Keller/Tammin vs Beverley Federal vs Railways -SATURDAY Cunderdin vs York Quairading- Bye Round 9 Sunday 6th June RSM Federal vs Beverley Cunderdin vs Quairading Keller/Tammin vs York Railways – Bye

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Round 11 Sunday 27th June DEMETER GRAINS Beverley vs Railways York vs Quairading Cunderdin vs Keller/Tammin Federal - Bye Round 12 Saturday 3rd July Railways vs Beverley Keller/Tammin vs Federal Cunderdin, York & Quairading - BYE Nutrien Ag Championships 9 -11 July Round 13 Sunday 18th July EMBROID-IT Quairading vs Beverley -SATURDAY York vs Railways Federal vs Cunderdin Keller/Tammin – Bye Round 14 Sunday 25th July -THINK MENTAL HEALTH Federal vs Quairading Cunderdin vs Beverley Keller/Tammin vs Railways York – Bye Round 15 Sunday 1st August - NAIDOC Quairading vs Keller/Tammin Railways vs Cunderdin – Saturday 3pm & 5.15pm York vs Federal Beverley- Bye Round 16 Sunday 8th August BOEKEMAN MACHINERY Beverley vs Federal-SATURDAY Quairading vs Cunderdin York vs Keller/Tammin Railways – Bye Round 17 Sunday 15th August Cunderdin vs Railways-SATURDAY Keller/Tammin vs Quairading – SATURDAY Federal vs York Beverley- Bye CBH Finals 1st Semi Saturday 21st August – Cunderdin 2nd Semi Sunday 22nd August – Kellerberrin Pre-lim Sunday 29th August – Railways Grand Final Sunday 5th September - Federal

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Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier) Heggerty Street

DATE

Friday 2nd

Sunday 4th

Saturday 10th

Sunday 18th

Saturday 24th

TIME

3pm

8am

6pm

10am

6pm

READING + PSALM & GENERAL

The Lord’s Passion

D. WOOD (Easter Mass)

J. O’HARE C. GIMBEL

D. WOOD

Feast Days during April 2021 2nd 4th 11th 25th

Good Friday Easter Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday Anzac Day

Anglican Church (St Faith’s) Harris Street

Church services/Morning Prayer every Sunday at 9am.

Rev Keith Wheeler every 3rd Sunday of the month.

We adhere to all the necessary COVID-19 restrictions.

For more info contact David Whyte: 9645 0170 or Dorothy Hayes: 9645 1620 Please see weekly Passion Sheet for any changes or additions

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Uniting Church Coraling Street

Sunday 4th April Service 10:30am. P. West Sunday 11th April Service 10:30 am. A. Jones Sunday 18th April, Service 10:30am. M. Beadle Sunday 25th April Service cancelled so as to attend Anzac service.

Contact A. West on 9645 0081

Quairading Foursquare Church Parker Street

Quairading Foursquare Church meet at the Quairading CWA rooms.

Sunday Church Service will resume in 2021.

Service time: 10:30am, includes Children’s Sunday School For more information contact Pastor Garry Taylor 9645 0292

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Bill Granger’s Green Herb Risotto with Raw Summer Salad No one has done more to promote Australia’s great produce and delicious food than Bill Granger.

The much-loved chef has 19 restaurants around the globe and is firing like Crepe Suzette. In the 20 years since Bill published his first book of recipes, Sydney Food, the world has fallen in love with this joyfully casual Australian way of eating.

Now Bill’s back with Australian Food (Murdoch Books), a gold mine of Australian culinary delights that would make an ideal gift for the foodie in your life.

Here’s Bill’s recipe for Green Herb Risotto with Raw Summer Salad Serves 4 “I’ve always loved the idea of nasturtium leaves in a salad. They grow everywhere, and so easily. In the early days of bills our chef used to pick them on the way to work, and now I always grow them in the garden.

The risotto uses a simple but clever method – the green herb mixture is blended and then stirred into the cooked risotto – that way the colours and flavours stay completely fresh and the greens aren’t cooked at all.

It’s almost like saying risotto is good for you. In fact, because the butter and cheese help you absorb the vitamins from the greens, this is practically spa food!”

Ingredients

Raw summer salad 5 asparagus spears, sliced into ribbons 1 zucchini (courgette), sliced into ribbons 6 Brussels sprouts or 2 kale leaves, finely shredded 12 nasturtium leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Risotto 50g butter 2 French shallots, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1½ tablespoons thyme 400g risotto rice 200ml white wine 1.2 litres warm vegetable stock Zest and juice of ½ lemon 3 tablespoons grated parmesan Green herb purée 50g parsley 50g baby spinach 50g rocket 50ml olive oil PAGE 44

Method

To make the raw summer salad, toss together the asparagus, zucchini, sprouts or kale and nasturtium leaves. Whisk together the lemon juice and oil with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to make a citrus dressing. Toss the salad with the dressing and set aside until ready to serve.

To make the risotto, heat half the butter in a pan over low–medium heat. Gently cook the shallots, garlic and thyme in the butter until the shallots are soft and translucent. Add the rice and cook, stirring well, for a minute or so, until all the rice is coated in hot butter.

Add the white wine and stir until it has all been absorbed.

Slowly stir in the warm stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring continuously until it has been absorbed before adding the next ladle – this will take around 20 –25 minutes.

To make the green herb purée, mix all the ingredients in a blender until thick and smooth.

Season to taste.

Stir the green herb purée into the risotto. Finish with the remaining butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and the parmesan. Serve with the salad, sprinkled with lemon zest.

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Warrior Wellbeing Keeping an Eye on the Crown Jewels The title might suggest that this article relates to a security firm engaged at Buckingham Palace, however what we’re actually talking about is monitoring an aspect of our sexual health, specifically testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is a relatively rare cancer, however it seems to be becoming more prevalent and is the most common cancer in men aged between 20 and 35.

It’s ironic that blokes will quite often joke or boast about their tackle but will find it very difficult to discuss the same appendage with their GP. Becoming comfortable and familiar with our penis and testicles is the first step in being able to notice any changes over time.

The first thing that some blokes notice (and get concerned about) is that one testicle may hang lower than the other. This is perfectly normal and is actually an evolutionary trait that prevents them bashing into each other like some runaway desk ornament when we walk or run.

Testicular cancer usually affects one testicle.

There are some symptoms to keep an eye out for which shouldn’t be ignored:  a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum  a lump in either testicle  enlargement of a testicle  dull aching in the abdomen or groin  a sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum  tenderness and/or enlargement of the breast tissue A key point to remember is, initially, and in some cases even in the later stages, testicular cancer might not cause any pain or discomfort.

A small painless lump is the most common symptom, and if you have any of these symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you definitely have cancer. These symptoms can also indicate a range of benign (non-cancerous) causes, but they should always be checked by a doctor.

Because some of these symptoms are not always glaringly obvious, it's important to selfcheck your testicles. The best way to examine your testicles is after a warm bath or shower and it’s a fairly straight forward process:  Cup your testicles in the palm of one hand.

Pay attention to the size and weight. This helps you identify any future changes.  Locate the epididymis. This is the tube that carries sperm to the penis. It can be felt at the top-rear of each testicle. This lump is meant to be there.  Examining each testicle in more detail by rolling it between your thumb and fingers, press gently but firmly to feel for any lumps, swellings or variations in firmness.

Repeat this examination every couple of months or so. The outlook for treatment of testicular cancer is very good. With early diagnosis, 96% of patients can be completely cured. Even after the cancer has spread, up to 80% of men can still be cured.

If you do find anything unusual, don't wait for it to disappear or start throbbing - see your doctor.

For more men’s health and wellbeing information check out our website, here you will also find our recently launched Working with Warriors podcast series. Alternatively get in touch with us via the details below for a chat about arranging one of our community educators to present a health and wellbeing session or run a Fast Track Pit Stop for your local community group or club free of charge.

From Glen and the Team from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative Delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc) Address: PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au Website: www.regionalmenshealth.com.au PAGE 45

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April Birthdays 1st 3rd 4th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 20th 21st 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th

Sharon Richards Craig Anderson, Connor Anderson, Terry Dick John Hinkley, Darryl Richards, Lyn Pozzi, Matt Shenton, Neil Edmands Elaine Atkinson, Jodie Fitzsimmons, Don Brown, Stuart Hadlow Normie (Tommy) Yarran, Gemma Stack, Fiona Johnston, Sue Peacock Danielle Stone, Sarah Marnham, Tamsyn Anderson, Sarah Hadlow Natasha Gimbel, Joel Hathaway, Christy Morgan, Skyla Anderson Lauren Gimbel, Nicholas Lawrence, Stella Squiers Tyler Black Justin Wishart Alana Hywood, Jessica Stone, Riley Anderson Jack Powell, Chelsea Wells Adrian Colbung Lisa Caporn, Darryl Caporn, Ryan Jarman Katie Hayes, Noah Bavin, Corry Groeneveld Jo Clemens, George Wishart Mitchell Davies Brittany Hayes Johnno Warrior, Bree Stone, Chloe Barrett Geoff Hall, Nicki Dorizzie Stewie, Lyall Brown Nicholas Winmar, Brett Simpson Scott Richards, Janine Anderson, Amanda Holmes Kylie Hemingway Mary Edmands

Want to add someone?

Just contact the Quairading CRC!

Meals at Home Roster—April MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1st S. Anderson

2nd B. Wilson

3rd P. Fairhead

5th B. Wilson

6th Hospital

7th P. Fairhead

8th S. Anderson

9th B. Wilson

10th S. Briggs

12th B. Wilson

13th Hospital

14th P. Fairhead

15th S. Anderson

16th B. Wilson

17th S. Briggs

19th B. Wilson

20th Hospital

21st P. Fairhead

22nd S. Anderson

23rd B. Wilson

24th S. Briggs

26th B. Wilson

27th Hospital

28th P. Fairhead

29th S. Anderson

30th B. Wilson

EMERGENCY DRIVERS: Ivy Osborne (0429 799 853) T Patton (0438 857 147) Joan Bartlett (9645 1015) If unable to drive meals on allocated day, try to change with another driver before ringing an emergency driver, then please advise hospital kitchen of the change.

Please collect meals from hospital kitchen at 11:45am and return eskies as soon as possible.

There will be a tester meal with the delivery on most days, please be aware of this and ensure it is not given to any clients. 41/2 litres of petrol is available to each driver to help cover costs. This may be picked up from Quairading Tyres either the day you drive, or if possible within that week. THANK YOU! ALL ENQUIRIES: Quairading Hospital 9645 2222

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MONDAY

05 HEAL Session @ CRC

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Photo Club @ Quairading CRC

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EASTER LONG WEEKEND First week of School Holidays ———>

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Second week of School Holidays ———>

19 Toy Library, 9:30am @ CRC resumes!

26 ANZAC PUBLIC HOLIDAY

WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY 01

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22 Kings Park Fashions @ Pop Up Shop, 9am—1pm

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SUNDAY

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EASTER LONG WEEKEND

SATURDAY 02

EASTER LONG WEEKEND

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FRIDAY

EASTER LONG WEEKEND

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First game of Footy & Netball, in Northam, 3pm start

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Service @ 11am

ANZAC DAY

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First home game of Footy & Netball vs Cunderdin

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16 Mini Science Fair @ Quairading CRC

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30 Garden Club @ Quairading Garden & Gifts

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