Banksia Bulletin March 2017

BANKSIA BULLETIN Edition 281

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March 2017

WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS!

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS IN QUAIRADING

Contact Name

Phone

Bel Canto Choir Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9.30am @ CRC

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Carpark Markets 3rd Saturday every second month - March, May, July, Sept, Nov

Jan Cockburn Campbell

9646 6054

Catholic Ladies Guild See Church pages for dates each month.

Leonie Boyle

9645 1513

Community Car & Driver Available for transport to medical appointments

Joan Bartlett

9645 1015

Creative Arts Society Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 9.00am - 4.00pm

Teresa Goodgame

9645 0202

CWA Second Hand Shop Saturdays 10:30am—1pm and Sundays 10:30am—2pm

Elaine Johnson

9645 1402

HACC - Centre Based Day Care 2nd & 4th Thursday Outings

Phil Nonmus

9645 2222

Betty’s (Hospital Auxiliary) Op Shop Open every Thursday morning at Lot 83 Heal Street

Betty Hudson

0407 600 139

Nature Reserve Walks 15th of April - October 10.00 am @ Reserve

Rowlie Mellor

9645 1439

Photo Club Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC

Peter West

0427 454 204

Pilates Thursday 5.30pm

Janet Barton

0459 704 360

Playgroup Friday 9.00am - 10.30am @ Old Kindy Building on Murphy Street

Jo Mills

9642 6053

QARRAS (Quairading Aged Retired Residents and Seniors) 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval

Shirley Stacey

9645 1348

Quilters of Quairading Sewing Group Monday 12.30pm @ CRC

Pip Hall

9645 1213

St John Ambulance 1st & last Thursday - Training 7.30 - 9.30pm

Sacha Langsford

9645 7033

Stay Active - Seniors Fitness Group Thursday 9.30am @ Town Hall

Mariane Kevill

9645 0248

Tourist & Tidy Town Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10.00am @ Old Railway Station

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Toy Library Every second Wednesday 9.00am at CRC

Emma Wilson

9045 2075

UC Ladies Guild Meet first Friday of every second month.

Lorna Atkins

0427 449 439

Vintage Club Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10.00am

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Volunteer Fire & Rescue 2nd Wednesday 7.00pm

Peter Hudson

9645 1389

Michelle Ninyette

0437 724 254

Youth Centre Tuesday’s and Wednesday's after school FOR MORE PLEASE SEE THE QUAIRADING WEBSITE www.quairading.wa.gov.au

The Banksia Bulletin is published by the Quairading Community Resource Centre Inc. (QCRC). The QCRC reserves the right not to publish or republish any content without providing reasons or explanations. The QCRC also reserves the right to edit all content at their sole discretion. While the QCRC makes every effort to ensure integrity and accuracy in the content it publishes, mistakes can be made and the QCRC apologises for this, but takes no responsibility for the repercussions of these errors. Deadlines are strict as the QCRC is limited to a certain number of pages the printer can handle. Late submissions may be included at the Editor’s discretion.

The views expressed are not necessarily those of the QCRC, Banksia Bulletin, Editor, Volunteers or the Staff of the QCRC. Any

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FROM THE EDITOR WELCOME. TO. TWENTY. SEVEN. TEEN. In roman numerals, it’s MMXVII. It’s the year of the Rooster. Better yet, it’s the year of the Fire Rooster! They say the rooster is trustworthy, with a strong sense of time keeping and is responsible at work. Boring, you say?

I thought so too, but then I read that Beyonce is a rooster (as she was born in a year of the rooster many moons ago). SO, year of Queen Bey it is!

Before I lose too many loyal readers, I’ll bring it back to a local level. This year has left the gate running and we’re unbelievably already two of twelve down. It’s been hot, it’s been cold, it’s been dry and it’s been gosh darn wet (which even if you had been living under a rock you’d be well aware of!).

We’ve been chipping away here at the CRC with many pots on the burner. A couple of fun things coming up are the reveal of our Inside Out Project (more sneaky details on page 12), a Business After Hours on Thursday 9th March (hey farmers, it’s at Ag Implements so you should all come along too!) and the Tour de Quairading on Sunday 19th March (pretty poster on page 23).

The Shire have got a couple of important things coming up. You may or may not be aware that our shire has a 15 year vision documented in a Strategic Community Plan. This plan gets updated every few years, and right at this very moment is your prime opportunity to have your say on the performance of our shire to date, and to tell them what you think their priorities should be for the next few years. You can (and you should!) do this in a couple of ways. First, complete the survey, you can find a link on the homepage of the website (www.quairading.wa.gov.au) or you can grab a hard copy from the Shire or CRC. Second, come along to the Community Open Day on Wednesday 1st March and have a chat in person (more info on page 11). I haven’t met a person in this town who doesn’t have an opinion or a story to share about our shire (positive, negative or everything in between) but until you direct those thoughts in a constructive manner towards this review right now, you’re not helping anyone.

I feel like I’ve said this a few times over the past year, but we’ve made a few changes to the Banksia Bulletin! The Banksia Bulletin is a labour of love; with literal blood, sweat and tears going in to every edition. The heart of a local paper is without a doubt the local content, so thank you to those who contribute reports, stories and articles month after month. I strongly encourage any budding writers, or deep thinkers who need an outlet for their thoughts to put fingertips to keys and write me something! We have a few handy proof readers in our midst so fear not if your spelling and grammar isn’t up to par.

Drive safe, be cool and bring on March.

How bow dat.

Jill Hayes Coordinator, Quairading CRC Editor, Banksia Bulletin 1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: (08) 9645 0096 FAX: (08) 9645 0098 EMAIL: quairading@crc.net.au WEBSITE: www.quairading.crc.net.au FACEBOOK: /quairadingcrc

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COMMUNITY NOTICES DEADLINES: Notices to go in the Community Notices section of the Banksia Bulletin must be submitted by 12pm Tuesday in BB week, as with all Banksia Bulletin content. Notices for The Passion Sheet are due 10am each Thursday. Please note there is no Passion Sheet during Banksia Bulletin week. See all Banksia Bulletin deadlines on the inside back cover of this edition.

JUNIOR CRICKET WINDUP: Kids bring a Parent/Aunt/ Uncle/Grandparent/Older Sibling to have a cricket game at 4.30pm Friday 24th February 2017 followed by a Sausage Sizzle. Any queries to Carol Dall 0428 181 279 or Todd Mills 0429 454 229

Phillip Nonmus or Tracey Patton at the hospital on 9645 2222.

P&C AGM: Thursday 9th March 2017 at 5pm in the School Library. All welcome. Apologies to Audra Cosgrove on 0427 120 371.

LOOSE STITCHES: We are up and running again, call in and see what’s new. We are holding a trunk show and workshop on Sat 25th March (see instore for more details) with 2 well known quilters from our State.

Please support this as we need numbers to go ahead.

QUAIRADING GOLF CLUB: Busy Bee to prepare for the CRC CLOSED: The Quairading CRC will be closed all start of the season will be held on Saturday 25th March day on Monday 27th February for staff training. 2017 at 8:30am. Many hands make light work.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

TELEPHONE NUMBER ERROR: Please note Robinson QARRAS: Monday February 27th at 2pm at the Val number in the phonebook is wrong. Contact her on Community Building. Social afternoon first activity for 0455 023 779. this year. New members most welcome. A small plate of afternoon tea please.

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES: Of anyone having copies of the first 12 Co-op newsletters produced early 1968. If RED CARD FOX SHOOT: There will be two fox shoots you happen to have them could we please make copies this year. The first is on 24th and 25th February with of them to put in our archives at the CRC. Thank you. an official count at Chris Wells’ place at 12 noon on Sunday 25th February and a BBQ lunch. The second FORKLIFT, CRANE DRIVING OR CHAINSAW TICKETS: will be on 24th and 25th March with an official count Are you keen to get yourself any of these? The at the Community Building on Sunday 26th March at Quairading CRC will be organising dates very soon, 8.30am followed by the LCDC breakfast. Please please let us know ASAP if you’re interested. We will register your teams with Chris Wells 0428 451 064 or need numbers for any training to go ahead. Call us on cc.wells@bigpond.com or Rowlie Mellor 9645 1439 or 9645 0096 or email quairading@crc.net.au. rowlie@wn.com.au.

L&K CLOTHING: Will be open Monday to Friday 9am to PRIMARIES QUAIRADING: Will be closed Saturday 4th 12noon then 4pm to 6pm and open Saturday 9 to March 2017. Sorry for any inconvenience.

12noon. For any after hours enquiries please call Lloyd or Krystle on 0400 762 705.

JUNIOR TENNIS: Saturday 4th March in Quairading – Zone Singles Tournament – open to boys and girls 10/ SWIMMING POOL INFO: Opening Hours 12noon to 7pm U, 12/U, 14/U & 16/U – age as at 30th April. Please Wednesday to Monday inclusive. Early Morning Lap contact Rosie Duncan to request an entry form.

Swim Group 6am to 7am Monday, Thursday and Fridays. Normal Gate Entry Fees Apply. Season Passes HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Will be held on Monday the 6th are now available from the Shire Administration March in the Amenities Room at the Hospital at 2pm. Office. Please phone 9645 2400 for Fees and Charges.

New members would be very welcome. Agenda Items and apologies to Maggie Hadlow on 9646 6215.

COMMUNITY CAR CLEANERS NEEDED: The Hospital Auxiliary Committee requires the assistance of a HACC CENTRE BASED DAY CENTRE: Centre Base Day generous volunteer or volunteers (the job can be Centre commences again on March the 9th and will be shared) to clean the community car approximately thereafter on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. every 2 to 3 weeks. If you are able to help would you On the 2nd Thursday we will have an out of town please contact Joan Bartlett on 9645 1015 or 0409 299 outing going to various restaurants, cafes and places 225. Thank you. of interest etc museums. Sometimes just for a good shop. The 4th Thursdays will be held at the telecentre with various activities, etc games, the odd movie day with lunch provided, give us your suggestions and ideas, we are always looking for new things to do.

Anyone who has been assessed for HACC can attend on these days and we look forward to new people joining us. Those who have not attended before or regulars wanting information, please contact HACC Coordinator 4 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

Billy Wishart 12-12-1927 – 20-01-2017 We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their condolences, phone calls, messages, cards, flowers and attendance at Mum’s funeral.

George, Will, Heather and their families.

Pam Swithenbank 9-7-1929 – 19-12-2016 Jack, Harry, Kate and Jeanette would like to sincerely thank the wonderful community of Quairading for your kind support on the recent passing of Pam. Your phone calls, thoughtful cards and attendance at Pam’s and Mum’s Memorial Service, were very much appreciated.

QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING Our first workshop for the year will be held on the weekend of the 18th and 19th March 2017 at the Community Building. Davena is offering 2 Quilts: Crossroads and Disappearing Pinwheels.

Requirements are available and Davena will be supplying some kits in the near future. Once again we will be having a BYO Lunch both days and Saturday Night Dinner will be organised closer to the date. I will be taking names with the cost per day remaining at $30 and payment due prior to the workshop. If you require the Banking Details for Direct Deposit, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or leave a message on my mobile phone. I'm sure most of you have the details and will remember to put in a reference so I know who has paid.

Janice - mobile: 0429 080 660 or email: clemens@westnet.com.au

THANK YOU

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Thank you Dr Adeleye, Dr Joseph and staff at Quairading Hospital for your care when I spent a few days in Hospital. Thank you family and friends for helping me over the last month. Jane Smyth.

I am looking to start up a local band doing 70s and 80s covers.

I am chasing a guitarist, keyboard etc. singer any brass would be good also.

FOR SALE, UTE CANOPY: To suit Falcon ute.

Fiberglass with side windows. Good condition. $550. Call 0427 959 185.

If you’re interested, please contact Ron King randbking@bigpond.com or 0437 887 114

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WESTLINK PROGRAM GUIDE MARCH 2017 Let us know if anything takes your fancy and we’ll organise a viewing!

Quairading CRC: 9645 0096 or quairading@crc.net.au

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TAGGED AROUND TOWN Use the hashtag #quairading on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and we’ll feature the best snaps here every month! Shout-out to the crew at the Esperance Tide for the fab idea!

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SHIRE OF QUAIRDING General Practitioners Dr Adenola Adeleye MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP Dr JOSEPH Ogunleye MBCHB, FRACGP Practice Manager Debra Stacey JP Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN Reception Staff Sam Brown, Tarryn Lear, Sacha Langsford Surgery 19 Harris Street PO Box 125 QUAIRADING WA 6383 Telephone: (08) 9645 1210 Fax: (08) 9645 1066 PRACTICE HOURS MON 8:00am—11:30am 12:30pm—5:00pm TUE, WED, THURS 8:00am—12.30pm 1.30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:00am—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  Diabetes Educator Leonie MacDonald  Dietitian Laura Nairn  Podiatrist Deb Schoen  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 Qdg Hospital PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications Home visits when deemed safe and necessary by the GP.

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MEDICAL PRACTICE STAFF CHANGES Bonny King is returning to full time at the Shire. We are very sad to lose Bonny and sincerely thank her for her professional dedication to our staff and patients.

We would like to welcome Tarryn Lear as our new receptionist. Tarryn has previously worked at York Medical Practice. As Tarryn does not know you, please introduce yourself when you arrive for your appointment.

This will help Tarryn get to know you and ensure Doctor is advised of your arrival.

Remember that as part of our Accreditation and for patient privacy and security, we will always ask you to confirm your name, telephone number and date of birth.

NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM If you ring the practice and we are unable to immediately answer the phone, our new system will pick up and play a message advising that “If this is an emergency please hang up and dial 000. If it is not an emergency please stay on the line and we will be with you shortly.” Whilst the message is being played, the system is still alerting staff to your incoming call so please do not hang up when the recorded message starts.

If we have answered your call and need to put you on hold, you will hear a recorded repeat message advising we will be with you shortly. If your situation becomes an emergency while you are on hold, please hang up and dial 000.

If the practice is unattended, the answer machine will pick up and give you instructions on how to obtain medical assistance. Please do not leave messages as this system does not record.

In all cases, when experiencing an emergency, please dial 000 or attend the hospital.

SHINGLES VACCINE “Zostavax” is now available. This is a National Immunisation Program and available under Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility is for all patients 70-79 years of age. If you would like to participate in this Program and receive the shingles vaccine, please contact us for an appointment.

REAR PARKING: If you have mobility problems and would prefer to enter via our carport entry off MacDonald Street, please mention this to staff at time of booking your appointment and we will make sure the area is clear for you to park. If we do not see you come in, please ring the bell on the wall by the glass sliding door.

FOR ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 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.

Quairading Medical Practice page 2.

HELP US TO HELP YOU We are having too many patients fail to attend their appointment. We are always fully booked so when a patient fails to attend it is a total wasted appointment which someone else needed. We appreciate circumstances may change and you no longer need your appointment which is quite understandable and acceptable. BUT PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NO LONGER NEED YOUR APPOINTMENT. We are happy to assist and change or cancel the appointment when you ring us. Without your help, we are not able to run a diary fitting patients in on the same day.

If patients continually fail to notify us when they do not need their appointment or fail to attend we may look at introducing a fee which will be charged to everyone who fails to notify us of a no longer needed appointment. This fee will apply to everyone.

Patients who continually fail to attend booked appointments may not receive first available time-slots when they call.

DO YOU HAVE A “MY HEALTH RECORD”?

If you have already registered for your My Health Record, please contact our practice and organise to have your Shared Health Summary uploaded. This appointment is bulk billed and can be organised with either our GP or Practice Nurse.

If you require assistance registering for the MY HEALTH RECORD (MHR), please contact us and make an appointment with either Jess or Debra for patient assisted registration.

If you have access to the internet, you can register for your MHR. Go to www.myhealthrecord.gov.au Alternatively, you can call the My Health Record Help Line on 1800 723 471 or visit a Medicare Service Centre.

VISITING PROFESSIONALS CALENDAR FOR MARCH, 2017 Please contact the Surgery on 9645 1210 for further information and appointments

Monday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

13th 15th 15th 17th 27th 28th 29th

March March March March March March March

Carol Deppe Leonie MacDonald Laura Nairn Deb Schoen Carol Deppe Dr Ellie Brusasco Dr Ellie Brusasco

Clinical Psychologist Diabetes Educator Dietitian Podiatrist Clinical Psychologist Visiting Lady Doctor Visiting Lady Doctor

FIGHT THE BITE Protect yourself against disease carrying mosquitoes.  Wear long, loose fitting clothing  Use insect repellent  Remove the water they breed in The philosophy of the Quairading Medical Practice is to provide comprehensive and holistic care to the local community. We strive to keep up to date with the latest medical innovations and to bring you efficient personal and confidential care.

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PIG MANURE $7 for 20kg bag Free Delivery in Quairading. Call Jeff Pearce 10 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

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INSIDE OUT PROJECT Friday 3rd March 2017

ALL WILL BE REVEALED! If you want to come and help paste, come down to the grass between the Co-op building and the Pub from 11am on Friday 3rd March. Bring a soft bristle brush or broom if you have one, clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and sun protection!

Questions to the Quairading CRC on 9645 0096

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Friday 17th March and Friday 31st March

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QUAIRADING CARPARK MARKETS 2017 Forthcoming dates for markets to be held in the carpark opposite the Vintage Machinery Shed and Old Railway Station, off Parker Street, Quairading.

18th March, 20th May, 15th July, 16th September and 18th November 2017. $5.00 per bay, Payable on the day.

Proceeds go to the Tidy Towns and Tourist Information Centre.

Stall holders to supply their own tables, seating, umbrellas, sheeting to cover tables, Marquees, etc.

Set up time from 6am on the day. NO NEED TO BOOK A STALL. Devonshire teas at the Old Railway Station.

Enquires to Jan 0459 466 054.

(Please don’t leave a message, hang up and I’ll call you back)

Valenti Lawyers will be at the Quairading CRC on Wednesday 29th March 2017 from 10.00 am to 5.00pm to take instructions in relation to estate and succession planning, property and commercial matters.

Any person wishing to obtain advice in any of these matters should contact our Kim Valenti's personal assistant, Nicola Davey, on (08) 9224 6222 to arrange an appointment or feel free to call in on the day.

Please visit our website www.valentilawyers.com.au

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The other surprise that came with the guideline’s, is that to attract this funding, the repairs to the roads must be carried out by Contractors. Also, given the existing Shire works requirements, the Shire will employ an independent Project Manager for the entire time the repairs are carried out.

After a total of 311ml of rain in Quairading Town This person’s cost will also be funded by the and the surrounding District in the last two weeks, Disaster Relief Fund. we now have a tremendous amount of damage to our roads, fencing and farmland. Many of our roads The State and Federal Government set up the were closed, including the main roads leading Relief Fund because they recognise the immediate directly to other Towns. Water built up on the burden put onto Councils and its impact on their Quairading – Bruce Rock Highway at the Badjaling capacity to deliver the repairs in a timely manner, Lake System and crossed the Highway 300mm as well as carry out their day to day normal deep. The Badjaling Community was flooded and programme. stranded with water flowing down the Badjaling – Yoting Road like a river.

As I pointed out earlier, we have at least three months of repairs, which would put undue delays The Salt-River crossing on the Quairading – Corrigin on all of this year’s reconstruction and general Road flooded to a depth of 500mm in places and repairs programmes highlighting the importance of crossed the road for two kilometres. The road was ensuring that the Shire has access to WANDRRA quickly closed by Council, but still some tourists in Funding. a bus drove past the road closure sign and tried to cross the water stretch. They soon became The Fund is most helpful for Quairading as it stranded and called for help. This sort of action is enables repair work to be carried out by extremely dangerous for the stranded people, as Contractors. Council will advocate wherever well as the people performing the rescue. possible, to recommend our local Contractors. This helps to keep the enormous amount of money After the first 190ml of rain our Manager of Works circulating in Quairading. and Services inspected all damaged roads to determine a preliminary cost estimate and time Patience will be of the essence, as delays in frame for repairs. This amounted to $440,000 plus getting your patch of road fixed is bound to and it is expected to take at least 3 months to happen. Council’s works team will be on to minor complete. repairs, to get traffic moving, but the large gutter, re-sheeting work must be carried out by the The following week we had another 121ml of rain, contractors, to attract the relief funding. which really made the water flow and the damage bill grow.

I hope this Newsletter helps to clarify the situation we are in at the moment. Council’s staff have The State and Federal Government have a Natural been working as hard as they can, to support the Disaster Fund for Councils to help relieve the huge Quairading community. The ground is so wet, at burden suddenly dropped on any natural disaster the moment machines bog down easily, so it really affected area. The fund is called WANDRRA is a waiting game to start repairs.

“Western Australia Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.”

Financial Assistance is available for farmers affected by floods via the following website link: Our Council has calculated and applied for this (https://www.oem.wa.gov.au/news/Lists/Posts/ funding through our Acting Chief Executive Officer Post.aspx?ID=61) Mr Neville Hale, while our permanent Chief Executive Officer, Mr Graeme Fardon is on annual Council will endeavour to keep the Quairading leave.

Community informed on all relief matters via Council’s Newsletter or my Monthly Newsletter.

With a very comprehensive set of rules and After receiving our total annual average rainfall guidelines, our Council will have to pay 25% of the over the last three weeks, I certainly hope it total cost, capped at $153,400, which means the doesn’t forget to rain in the winter months. damage bill would need to be more than $613,600 before any cost will be 100% covered by the State Brian Caporn and Federal Governments. This represents a Shire President significant cost burden to the Shire.

SHIRE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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QUAIRADING PUB 43 Heal Street, Quairading Phone: 9645 1929 Email: dutczak@westnet.com.au

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ‘Q’?

"St Patricks Day" Friday 17th March from 7pm Live Music by "Emmet", Guinness on tap, home made Guinness Pies Got to be seen & wear green @ the Q! "Tapas & Wine Evening" Friday 24th March @ 7pm In the main dining room at the Q! Live background music by "Hayden McGlinn” Enjoy a relaxed evening with specially selected wines and a delicious selection of Tapas. $50pp, booking essential as places are limited Call 9645 1929 or see Amanda for more info Qpub Courtesy Bus Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 5pm Phone 0488 698 696 Save your license, Don’t "Drink & Drive".

Call the Qpub’s Courtesy Bus for customer pick-up & drop offs "Mug of the Week" Every Thursday from 6-8pm "Cash Cow" Every Sunday from 6-8pm Jackpots $50 each week until won……capped @ $2000 "Senior Thursdays" Every Thursday for lunch, we invite our young seniors to join us for a selction of meals for $12.00 'Qpubs Kitchen Hours' Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm Mon-Tue Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm Wed-Sun Take-away food available 7 days a week Pizza & Fish n Chips available for delivery Fri-Sun evenings $2 Delivery Fee

Keep up with what’s happening, LIKE US on Facebook!

Just search ‘Quairading Pub’

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We are currently looking for a change table, push toys (i.e. walkers) and any hard baby dolls we can use for outside play.

Little Rainmakers would like to welcome all our kiddies back to 2017!

We have Little Rainmakers shirts and hats available in a range of colours to save your special clothes from the painting, gluing and playing we do!

Phone or email Judy Marsh at the centre to get yours today!

Shirts: $15 Hats:$12 Shirt and hat combo: $25

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The Little Rainmakers Childcare centre welcomes all members of the community to become “Little Raindrops” by donating $25.00 or more as a one off or annual contribution towards our centre.

Please reference your name to “Quairading CWA Child Care Centre” BSB 036 172 ACC 134 034 Don’t forget we are now open FRIDAYS! 8am -5pm: Tues-Fri Phone: (08) 9645 0870 Email: littlerainmakers@bigpond.com

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QUAIRADING PHOTO CLUB The Quairading Photo Club is a group of local photographers of all skill levels. We meet every second Tuesday of the month, from 7:30pm – 9:30pm in the Meeting Room at the Quairading CRC. We currently have about 10 members at every meeting and we would love to have more people join our club this year!

We are a Photo Club and not a Camera Club Facebook Group month and soon in the so you don’t need to have a big flash camera Banksia Bulletin. to join our country town club (your smart phone is more than okay!). We keep it simple, The person with the most votes at the end of and discuss everything from basic each year wins free membership for the photography to enhancing photos on modern following year, and the very prestigious day computers and apps. bragging rights!

Every month we have a mini photo We also have various learning opportunities at competition between members, this is fun & each meeting, come along to find out more. we all enjoy seeing if your photo does OK or comes last! The challenge is to snap the best ANNUAL PHOTO CLUB CALENDAR photo of a subject / theme.

During the year we take photos that are within the Quairading shire to make our The 2017 subjects are: annual calendar. We do it for fun (and to January: Tomato Sauce raise a little bit of money) and to show off our February: Trees / Bark pics of life in the west aussie Wheatbelt.

March: Water in motion These calendars have been sent to friends April: Night photos overseas, so we realise we are ambassadors of May: Hands Quairading when we are making the June: Into the sub calendars.

July: The colour Red August: Rust in peace For more information, you can contact any September: Wrecked windmills of the following members: October: Sports Action Geoff Hall: 0429 454 215 November: Storm Janet Hall: 0429 454 214 December: TBD Peter West: 0427 454 204 David & Lyn Whyte: 0429 466 243 You can enter up to two photos each month. Calendar Sales Your photos just need to have been taken Russell Stacey: 0429 451 093 within the last 12 months. During each monthly meeting, all members partake in a Join us on Facebook, just search secret vote to determine the best three ‘Quairading Photo Club’ photos of the month. The photos are displayed in the Quairading Farmer’s Co-op Or, just come along to our meetings, second window, shared in our Quairading Photo Club Tuesday each month at 7:30pm at the CRC! 37 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

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The EMBRACE Documentary showed in the Quairading Town Hall on Thursday September 29, 2016. The screening was free to the public and there were about 40 people who attended. The evening was BYO with tea and coffee supplied.

I’d like to thank the people who assisted in bringing the documentary to town. Thank you to the CRC, Jill & Tanieka who drafted and published the advertising, they tackled a chunk of the organising for the evening & gave the documentary the initial go-ahead. Thank you to the Quairading Shire, Quairading Curtain Raisers, Quairading Keep Fit group , Jill Dawson, Jane & Leah Davies, Penny Johnston, Bec Wilson, Maddy Johnston & Kyle Adams our bio box technician for their assistance & support towards the evening.

There was no cost to attend the viewing, however guests on the night donated $243 towards the evening’s expenses. Those donations have been allocated to upgrading the technology for the Shire Hall Bio Box. Everyone in attendance on the night was aware we had initial glitches. Technology is changing so quickly, and we need to keep up to date with it.

Thank you to everyone who attended Embrace.

I hope you took home positive thoughts and ideas. Mary Stacey

RAISING MONEY TO THE CEILING FOR RFDS Greenhills Inn has been raising money to the ceiling to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor for over a year now. The fun way of fundraising requires participants to throw money on the ceiling in the bar with a 50 cent piece and a thumb tac.

The money was removed on 1 January 2017 with an amount totalling of $3,370.

Apryl said ‘We would like to thank everyone for contributing to such a great cause. This is a fantastic amount and beat our last effort of $2,075 in 2015. Everyone has a story to tell about how the Flying Doctors has helped them or a friend. They are an important part of our community.’

Greenhills Inn will continue to throw money on the ceiling for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in 2017 and hope the amount will grow!

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2016 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Once again this event was a huge success with approximately 350 people coming along to enjoy the evening.

THANKS TO LOTTERYWEST and the SHIRE OF QUAIRADING for their Financial Support.

The Shire Employee’ who assisted in the preparation of the area.

Cheryl White for all the work in the office, and on the night you were fantastic.

Tourist & Tidy Town Committee who worked so hard throughout the evening & for the many hours preparing for this event.

The Vintage Club for Little Louie & Tara for driving, it was an arm wrestle to get her to have a break. The children love Louie!

Helen Fraser for the hours she spent face painting, the queue never seemed to get smaller all night.

The Rotary Club for the cooking of sausages & onions, I never saw Clive cry once while cutting up kilos of onions.

Barbara Black for the making of the Christmas cake & Mary Edmonds for the brilliant decoration.

CO-OP & GOLDEN GRAIN CAFE for their kind donations.

Fire Brigade & Ambulance for your attendance on the evening. Giving up your time to volunteer is a wonderful thing.

LES Eather CQ Water Truck Hire for taking time from his job to fill the boat pool.

GK Hart & Bouncy Fun Castles The man in the Red Suit you know who you are the children love to see you.

I hope I haven’t missed anyone, without the Volunteers in Quairading there would be no Christmas Party!

WINNERS OF THE CHRISTMAS STREET LIGHTS. 1st: S Brasher, 5 McLennan St. kindly donated her prize to the RFDS. nd 2 : G & J MARSH, 11 Dall St. rd 3 : G & R TAYLOR, 6 PARKER St. Winner of The Garden of The Year B & J Bartlett 47 Avon Street 43 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

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“YOUR TOWN AND MINE” Newspaper clippings from the Countryman October 23, 1958. The article reads: People in the Eastern Wheatbelt can’t be blamed for feeling smug about their swimming pools. While Perth is still waiting a decision on where to build a pool they have gone ahead and built their own.

Pools at Cunderdin and Merredin have already proved popular and Quairading will open its pool in about a month’s time. The 110ft x 36ft main pool with its 18ft x 36ft children’s pool and amenities cost about £25,000 to build. The money was raised by a loan which added about 1/2d in the pound to the general rate.

The pool will be managed by ex-league footballer Ken Caporn who hopes to organise visits from city swimming clubs to boost interest in swimming.

With the completion of the Quairading pool it is hoped to organise a swimming association in the Eastern Wheatbelt for inter-district competition at the various pools.

A feature of the new pool is fluorescent lighting which will be used to light the pool and surroundings. This is the first time fluorescent lighting has been used in the State to light a pool.

Water for the pool comes from a bore on the site and waste water will be used to spray lawns surrounding the pool.

QUAIRADING DISTRICT HIGH TO JOIN WHEATBELT SWIM FOR LITERACY The Rotary E-Club of Western Australia (“E-WA”) is delighted to announce that Quairading District High School has accepted our invitation to participate in the inaugural Wheatbelt Swim for Literacy ("Wheatbelt Swim") to be held at the Bruce Rock Aquatic Centre on Saturday 25 March 2017.

The Wheatbelt Swim for Literacy is a fundraising and community event for participating Wheatbelt schools. Those schools that participate in the Wheatbelt Swim and obtain sponsorship will receive grants from E-WA and our charity, The Rotary Foundation.

The Wheatbelt Swim is a generally non-competitive event which seeks to encourage participation by students and the community. The primary fundraising for the event is by way of sponsorship of swimmers.

Registration for the Wheatbelt Swim on 25 March will commence at 4pm, with swimming commencing at 4.30pm. The Swim will conclude by 7.30pm. Entry to the Swim will be FREE. You can support literacy development at Quairading District High School by sponsoring a participating Quairading swimmer in the Wheatbelt Swim on 25 March 2017. You're welcome to come and cheer the swimmers on, too. Spectator entry to the Swim will be FREE. We’ll have a sausage sizzle at nominal cost to deal with those hunger pangs, too.

More about the Wheatbelt Swim soon, but if you have any questions regarding the event, please contact: Alison Lockwood – President: 0432 129 658 or Kero O’Shea – Swim Coordinator: 0408 802 490 Prepared by: Kero O’Shea, Secretary, Rotary E-Club of Western Australia (“E-WA”) 45 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

#girlboss is a new monthly column written by local girl bosses. If there’s a topic you want to know more about, let us know and we’ll find a #girlboss to write about it. If you are a #girlboss with knowledge to share, get in touch! …………………………………………………….

check out of a conversation because they lack the confidence to get involved, state an opinion or ask a question. So let’s get financially sassy together!

Each month I will write a little something on a financial topic that interests me. Your job is to give me ideas, your opinion and/or submit questions so that we learn together. When you’re sitting around with a glass of vino in your hand, rather than engaging in town gossip [the whole time], ask someone about what they know about financial marketslearn something from them and in return teach them something you know.

My 2017 new year’s resolution is to kick start my learning again (along with other short lived resolutions such as reducing the size of my butt and giving my liver a break). When I worked for the NAB, learning was something I did every day whether it was meeting a new person and learning about their business or the Australian financial markets having a ‘hicup’ and having to understand it enough to I know this might sound super lame but if just explain it to my customers. a few people know more about how interest rates are set, or what factors affect the Australian dollar, I can guarantee the next There is nothing worse than starting a New time you are trying to buy a house or apply Year resolution on your own, so hopefully for a loan or have savings you need to do readers will join me in my nerdy quest. My something with, you will be making more dad has always said ‘there is nothing more informed, savvy decisions. Remember I am powerful (and scary) than an educated not an expert, a financial planner or god- just woman’… I am pretty sure he stole this off a nerd with time on her hands. someone famous, but nevertheless I found that during my nearly ten years in banking this statement is absolutely true.

When I asked Jill Hayes what I should write about first, she said ‘interest rates?’ perhaps next month someone can give me a more In financial matters, I have seen countless specific idea, but in the absence of anything times where women are underestimated or

else here goes…

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What is the cash rate?

I can guarantee all of you have watched an episode of Today Tonight where they are go undercover to expose the huge amounts of money the banks are making because the cash rate came down but peoples home loans haven’t… sound familiar? Spent time bitching about the banks because they didn’t pass on the rate cut?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to tell you the banks are hard done by, they make sh**t loads of money and it’s actually a good thing (I can explain that next month if you like?).

When you borrow money to buy a house, the bank will normally let you pay it off over the next 30 years (how nice of them!).

important to remember that a lot of people have fixed interest rates on their home loans (as opposed to variable)- which means regardless of what the cash rate is doing and even if the cash rate and home loan market were twins [rather than distant cousins, twice removed] their rate would not change.

Why do some banks lower their home loan rates after the RBA announces a cash rate cut? Normally, to get some positive media attention, and to save themselves from having to deal with a bulk load of unhappy customers ringing the complaint line.

Next time you are talking to the bank about your home loan, don’t mention the cash rate.

You are better to get a cheaper home loan The cash rate is an interest rate that is set by quote from another bank and take it your the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It is the current bank at the moment. Why? Because interest rate the banks can borrow from the the economy is a little quiet at the moment, RBA on an overnight basis. I won’t go into all so banks are more likely to try and get customers to move their banking rather than the nitty details but essentially since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) the banks aren’t wait for their existing customers to buy that second house. allowed to borrow money on a short term basis to then lend it to you for the long term (like your home loan). This means that whilst Does any of this make sense? Am I rambling? movements in the cash rate do affect the big Have I mentioned something that you find banks cost of operating slightly, there is very interesting? That you disagree with? More little relationship between the cash rate and confused than ever? Hit me up at the rate you are charged for your home loan. Quairading@crc.net.au or bail me up while I am buying a kilo of chocolate on sale at the IGA (I can’t keep all my resolutions, that’s Why is Today Tonight so obsessed about just un-Australian!). reporting on the cash rate in relation to your home loan? I honestly have no idea! It actually makes no sense. It’s also Cheers & happy home loaning Tarns

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WHEATBELT WARRIORS

Visiting your GP… Tips for the average bloke!

We often talk to blokes about the importance of visiting their GP for a routine service visit or ‘check-up’ regardless of whether they feel unwell or not. These visits help you to stay health aware and if you do have particular risk factors, such as a family history of a certain disease, then regular check-ups may help your doctor pick up early warning signs. For example, high blood pressure may be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease. I recently had my check up and I guess having a medical background puts me at a bit of an advantage when it comes to this sort of stuff, but for a lot of blokes it can be a bit of a daunting and at times confusing process.

First and foremost I think there are a lot of benefits in having a regular doctor and practice that you visit. This gives you the opportunity to build a relationship over time, to the point where you are more comfortable talking openly about things. Your doctor gets to know you and will have a better understanding of your health needs and concerns. Your medical history also stays under the one roof making it easier to keep things up to date.

With the average GP consultation time being around 10 to 15 minutes it’s important that you have a fairly clear idea of what you want to talk about (write a check list starting with the most concerning issue). Usually for two or more health issues you will need to book a longer consultation time. Be prepared! For a general health check, your doctor will want to talk to you about a range of stuff including your medical history, your family’s history, your lifestyle, diet, weight and how much you exercise. Be honest about your health and your concerns and most of all, don’t worry too much about being embarrassed. Doctors are usually very difficult people to shock and more than likely have seen or heard it all before.

We all need to take responsibility for our own health and wellbeing. A lot of guys I talk to have no idea of what their blood pressure is normally or what it means for that matter. Get to know your normal parameters and other things like your cholesterol and PSA (Prostate specific antigen) blood tests so you can engage in conversation with your GP about them. It often helps to keep your own record of results and a list of any medications you may be on and what they are for.

As we get older we inevitably encounter the increased risk of developing particular health issues such as prostate issues (over 45 years). Most GPs are pretty good at prompting us when needed but we still need to be an active participant. Don’t feel intimidated, you have the right to request certain tests and question things the doctor suggests. After all, this is about you and your GP working together.

So when visiting your GP be prepared (take a checklist) and be involved, it’s your health, you are the expert on you.

Brenden and the Team The Regional Men’s Health Initiative delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc.) PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 08 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au www.regionalmenshealth.com.au

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Open Letter to the Central Wheatbelt – from Bill Crabtree, Liberal Candidate I have been travelling throughout the Central Wheatbelt electorate hearing of your concerns for our towns, our state and even our country. We live in interesting times, the media seem to be missing the mark often and we are getting more of our trusted news from online sources.

While we can all be proud of our great Australian history and heritage, I feel that many sense that we are slipping backwards. The general rural decline in rural prosperity, and moral, is largely influenced by what drives our businesses, being our agricultural production.

A high priority must be that robust essential services for the Wheatbelt must be maintained and improved, along with safer roads, managing crime and providing employment opportunities. We can be thankful to the Liberal/National government for legislating Royalties for Regions which will remain an important foundation for maintaining and improving conditions of rural life.

However, it is clear that our farmers are slowly becoming less competitive and this underpins rural vibrancy. The continuous trend of creeping rural exodus must be reversed in order to Renew Wheatbelt Prosperity. We need more jobs in our small unique and cherished towns. Robbing Peter to pay Paul is neither a wholesome approach nor a sustainable way to instil pride in our communities to move forward.

As I travel globally often, while leading large Australian farmer groups, I learn that farmers in the America’s are often doing it better and that we are not competitive enough. So to combat this we can work harder and longer on our farms and make them bigger. We are not working as smart as we could be. I am pleased to say that as “No-Till Bill” I have helped WA farmers remain somewhat profitable during the dry 2000 years.

Our wheatbelt’s prosperity depends largely upon efficient and economic wheat production. My dream, vision or target for the Wheatbelt is; “To help WA farmers produce 25 million tonnes of grain by the year 2025”. This extra production can be on the same piece of land that has been farmed long-term by families. I want to encourage young farmers to come back to their family farm, I want to help make farming exciting again. By lifting grain production by 60% farmers we will not need to expand farm size to remain competitive and will need to employ more people. This extra prosperity will flow through to rural businesses and the towns that host them!

The current trend of expanding farm sizes comes at financial risk where droughts and frosts can cripple a business’s capacity to survive. For over 10 years there has been breeding technology sitting idle on the shelf which could help farmers fight droughts and frosts. It has been waiting for someone who can drive innovation and remove red tape. The loss of 5 million tonnes of grain from the WA Wheatbelt was worth One billion dollars and every one of these is multiplied 3 to 4 times in the regions.

The question Central Wheatbelt electors need to ask is; how are we tracking? Do we need new leadership that is courageous, honest about the challenges, pragmatic and has experience in what it takes to make businesses profitable? I encourage you to consider giving me a chance to help Renew Wheatbelt Prosperity at the state election on the 11 th March.

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SHACKLETON DISTRICT CLUB MENU Entrees Garlic Bread $6 A generous serving of garlic infused crusty bread Chili Squid $10 Fresh cut squid tubes sautéed in fresh chilli and garlic Squid Rings $8 Available in Salt & Pepper, Lemon Pepper or Plain Wedges $8 Seasoned potato wedges, served w sweet chilli & sour cream Sweet Potato Wedges $10 Served w sweet chilli & sour Cream Chips $6 A basket of golden fried chips Onion Rings $8 Lightly coated in tempura batter Chicken Wings $9 Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper or Buffalo Fresh Garden Salad Sml $6 Lrg $10 Freshly harvested seasonal vegetables Junior Menu (All served with chips) Fish and chips $6 A traditional favourite Chicken Nuggets $6 Battered Chicken Pieces Pork Riblet $6 A pork riblet marinated in BBQ sauce Kids Burger $6 Junior Burger with beef patty and salad Burgers and Buns (All served with chips) Shackburger $19 The show stopper, served with double everything Hamburger $15 Good old original with all the trimmings Chicken Burger $17 Toasted Turkish roll with crumbed chicken fillet & fresh salad BLT $17 Bacon, fresh lettuce & tomato served on a toasted Turkish roll Fish Burger $17 Battered sweet lip Snapper fillet on a long Turkish roll w salad Meatball Sub $17 A generous serve of meatballs on a fresh crusty roll w a side of slaw

Sliders (3) $15 Chicken, Beef, or Fish served on tsd Turkish rolls w coleslaw

Seafood Basket Fish, squid rings, prawn cutlets and scallops

$17

Poultry (served w fresh garden salad & a side of slaw & chips) Chicken Parmi $19 Tender breast fillet, crumbed & topped with tomato paste & cheese

Mexican Parmi

$19

Breast fillet, crumbed & topped with salsa, jalapenos & cheese

Aussie Parmi

$24

Breast fillet, crumbed & topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, egg & cheese

Chicken by the sea $24 Crumbed & topped with cheese, prawns & garlic sauce Southern Fried Chicken $19 Just like Mama used to make Chicken Wings $19 Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper or Buffalo From the Farm (served w fresh garden salad and a side of slaw & chips) Porterhouse $25 Cooked to your liking w mushroom or pepper sauce T-Bone $25 WA grown & cooked to your liking w mushroom or pepper sauce

Scotch Fillet $25 Prime scotch fillet served with mushroom or pepper sauce Fillet Mignon $30 Prime fillet wrapped in bacon Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $19 Freshly crumbed and pan fried Mixed Grill $30 Steak, sausages, lamb chop, bacon w mushroom or pepper sauce

Lamb Shanks Sml $18 Lrg $26 Slowly cooked with rosemary and red wine Pastas (served w a fresh baked crusty roll & a side of slaw) Meat ball Spaghetti A generous serving made with tasty red sauce Chicken Fettuccini Tender Chicken breast with a classic alfredo sauce Extras Eggs $2 Grilled Tomatoes $3 Fried Onions $2 Extra side of Gravy $2 Chips substituted for wedges or sweet potato wedges

$19 $19

$2

From the Sea (All served w fresh garden salad & a side of slaw & chips Fish and chips $17 A traditional favourite, a large Sweet Lip Snapper fillet Squid Rings $17 Fresh squid pieces served in lemon pepper or salt and pepper Chilli Squid $19 Fresh cut squid tubes sautéed in fresh chilli & garlic Grilled Fish $17

Sweets (served with ice cream Cheese cake $7 Daily special ask about today’s flavour Sticky date pudding $7 A olde favourite Ice Cream $4 Topped with Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel Sauce

A fillet of sweet lip Snapper grilled w Chef’s secret lemon seasoning

Call: 9064 1146

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Email: club@shackletondistrict.com

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March Birthdays 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 9th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 19th 20th 21st 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th

Ashley Wray, Sheree Yarran, Murray Taylor Ann Johnston, Sean Hayes, Susan Walker, Brock Macdonald Astrid Nundle Jason Colbung (Jnr) Kylie Hathaway Jasmine Yarran Raelene Taylor, Zarah Squiers, Dekayla Williams Nicole Hadlow, Archie Saunders, Jack Swithenbank Darren Atkinson, Colin Hayes, Alison Caporn, Stephen Hall, Claudia Hadlow Alison Kevill, Jiah Reidy Jim Gimbel, Jason Walker Greg Hayes, Erica Murray, Emily Stone, Stephen Bartlett Emma Johnson, William Cole Kelly Lawrence Verity Hughes Jennifer Bavin, Phyllis Brown Robyn Kevill Robyn Hinkley Scott Walker Joel Hayes, Simone McGinniss, Karla Gors Ryan Powell, Bailey McGinniss Phillip Squiers Bill Shenton, Ray Watts, Jill Dawson

Someone missing? Let us know! :)

MEALS ON WHEELS QUAIRADING DRIVERS ROSTER MARCH 2017 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 1st G.Eyre

THURSDAY 2nd S.Anderson

FRIDAY 3rd P.Fairhead

SATURDAY 4th J.Smythe

6th J.Hards

7th S.Stone

8th I.Osborne

9th J.VanElden

10th T.Flanigan

11th V.Hayes

13th P.Brown

14th L.Mills

15th G.Eyre

16th V.Hayes

17th V.Flanigan

18th I.Osborne

20th B.Wilson

21st J.Smythe

22nd P.Fairhead

23rd D.Wilson

24th E.Atkinson

25th V.Flanigan

27th P.Fairhead

28th S.Stone

29th Hospital

30th P.Brown

31st J&B.Bartlett

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QUAIRADING CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Priest: Fr. Darek Krzysztalowicz S.D.S. PO Box 60, Bruce Rock Phone: (08) 9061 1094 DATE

Sunday 5th

Saturday 11th

Sunday 19th

Saturday 25th

TIME

8am

6pm

10am

6pm

READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

B. Holbrook

L. Boyle

D. Wood

& P. O’Hare

C. Gimbe;

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SATURDAY EVENING MASSES Feast Days during March 2017 1st Ash Wednesday—day of Fast & Abstinence 5th First Sunday of Lent 17th St Patrick’s Day 20th St Joseph, Spouse of Blessed Virgin Mary 25th The Annunciation of the Lord St Francis Xavier Catholic Parish Bishop Don Sproxton will be visiting our Parish on 25th March, 2017. Following 6pm mass on Saturday 25th March 2017, we will share an evening meal in the presbytery. It is to be hoped all parishioners will be able to join us. Please provide a plate of finger food for the occasion.

With many thanks, Fr. Darek and parishioners.

QUAIRADING UNITING CHURCH Lent Is this a Fast, to keep the larder lean? and clean From fat of veals and sheep? Is it to quit the dish of flesh, yet still to fill\ the platter high with fish?

Is it to fast an hour, Or ragg’d to go, Or show A down-cast look and sour?

No: ’tis a Fast to dole Thy sheaf of wheat and meat With the hungry soul.

It is to fast from strife and old debate, and hate; To circumcise thy life. To show a heart grief-rent; To starve thy sin, not bin; And that’s to keep thy Lent.

Sunday 26th

Service 10.30am, A.West. Fowers B Stacey Congegational meeting to follow Sunday 5th March Service 10.30am Alan Carter, Flowers D. Bloom.

Sunday12th March Service 10.30am Rev S, Garland. Flowers B.West.

Sunday 19th March Service 10.30am. M. Beadle. Flowers K. Teiman.

Sunday 26th March Service 10.30am. P. West, Flowers Volunteer..

World Day of Prayer Friday 3rd March 10.00am at Anglican Church. Ladies Fellowship afterwards.

Contact tel. 9645 0081 55 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

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THE BULL-ETIN Training for the 2017 football season officially started last Friday with approx. 23 players on the track, the enthusiasm and intensity was great to see. Not sure if the Perth boys enjoyed been eating by a million mozzies though (they will just have to toughen up!!!!!)

The QFC committee worked extremely hard over the off season to secure Mick Outridge as the League Coach and Kyle Caporn as Reserves Coach.

Mick comes highly credentialed as a football coach from the Kalamunda Football Club and coming off a successful season last year Kyle hopes to go one better in season 2017.

The Jumper Presentation will be an opportunity to meet and welcome the coaches and new players at the Jumper Presentation.

A FEW DATES TO PUT IN YOUR DIARIES: Friday 7th April Jumper Presentation in the Lesser Hall Sunday 9th April Round 1 against York in Quairading th Saturday 10 June Round 9 1997 League and 1998 Reserves Premiership Reunions (more details in the coming months st Saturday 1 July Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Midland (to be confirmed) Friday 14th July Patrons Tea (TBC) Date TBC Mutton Cup Fixtures are at the printers and will be available soon from the CRC, Quairading Agri and the Co-op. This is the season to get behind your football club and support them at home and away games and club functions.

Till next time GO THE BULLS

PHOTO: Here’s a snap of Mick and some of the boys!

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Quairading Tennis Club Ladies Open Day report Wow! How lucky were we – picture perfect weather for our Ladies Open Day on Wednesday 22nd February.

With 52 players from far and wide – Merredin, Narembeen, Pingelly, Goomalling, Beverley, Northam, Roleystone, Mundaring, Helena Valley, Bruce Rock, Wamenusking & South Caroling and heaps of tennis to be played, the very pleasant conditions were a treat.

Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all of our hard working locals who cooked up a storm and carried out all the tasks required for making Open Days run smoothly and successfully.

Our sponsors for the day were – WFI Insurance, CBH Group, Quairading Farmer’s Co-op & Quairading Pub – we thank them very sincerely for their financial support of tennis in Quairading.

Pennant Team update Not wanting to brag too loudly, but we’re pretty excited that our pennant team is currently sitting at the top of the ladder – undefeated. With one round to go which sees Quairading take on Goomalling (for the first and only time so far this season) we will have to wait and see who gets to play who in the semi-finals on Saturday 11th March and who makes it into the big one on Saturday 18th March 2017. Keep these dates free if you don’t mind watching quality tennis – it’ll be awesome.

Men’s Open Day promo Calling all local blokes who haven’t picked up a tennis racquet in a few months (years) – we need you for a fun half day on the courts. Plenty of good food and banter is guaranteed and there might even be a cold one in the fridge.

Friday 17th March is when, and you just need to get you and your partners name to Caz – 0428 181 279. See flyer elsewhere in this edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

Our very valuable sponsors for the day are Plumgrove, Hutton & Northey, Digging Docker and Quairading Earthmoving.

Forthcoming fixtures and tournaments MARCH 2017 Wednesday 1 Saturday 4 Sunday 5 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12 Wednesday 15 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Sunday 19 Saturday 25

Meckering Ladies Doubles Day Junior Zone Singles Quairading Long weekend – No tennis fixtured Goomalling Mixed Open Day Pennants – Semi Finals Quairading Social Tennis, 2pm start Pingelly Ladies Open Day Quairading Men’s Open Day Pennants Final – Dowerin Social Tennis, 2pm start Merredin District LTC Open Day Northam Men’s Open Doubles Day

Sunday 26 Matchies Handicap Doubles – all welcome APRIL 2017

Fri-Mon 14–17 Beverley Easter Tournament Beverley 57 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney A friendly service for York, Beverley and Quairading.

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Solicitor John Muller LLB Resident in York/Quairading area will come to your home or farm For appointment phone 0419899779.

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COMBINED PEST CONTROL WA P\L Owner Operator Ross Leo

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.

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Contact:Ross or Bianca Phone:0438 375 146 Email:office@combinedpc.com.au Website:www.combinedpc.com.au All prices are for single domestic sites, with standard size buildings, on a standard size block for 2017 All prices include GST All prices are subject to change We service your area all year and have done so for 16 years

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MANITOU TELEHANDLER Available for Hire with attachments Bucket, Hay Forks, Safety Cage, Fork Lift. $150.00 plus GST per hour

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Richard: 0427 851 870 Robyn: 0400 552 141 Fax: 9061 1194 Email: rdkovac@bigpond.net.au

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For Seed Cleaning Appointments phone Graham on (08) 9645 1104 (Head Office) Phone (08) 9645 0011 Fax (08) 9645 0022 64 Banksia Bulletin March 2017

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28 Feb

27 Feb

QDHS Pupil Free Day

Labor Day Holiday-long weekend!

QARRAS @ Community Building 2pm

27

Last day to order your mangos from the QDHS P&C Mango Drive

20

13

Banksia Bulletin Deadline 12pm

Open Fire Season!

28

21

Photo Club Meeting @QCRC 7.30pm

QDHS Student Photo Day

14

Bel Canto starts again for Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 2017! 9.30am QCRC @ Hospital Amenities Room Optometrist On Call

7

6

QCRC closed for staff training

Tue

Mon

Valenti Lawyers @QCRC 10am-5pm

29

22

15

8

Come have your say about the Shire’s Community Strategic Plan @QCRC 10-12pm; 1-3pm & 6-8pm

1 March

Wed

30

23

16

Business After Hours @Ag

P&C AGM @School Library 5pm

9

Have a chat with Mia Davies MLA before the election @QClub 5.30pm 7.30pm

2

Thu

LAST DAY for community groups to submit draft budget items to council

31

Red Card Fox Shoot Weekend

Tapas & Wine @QPub

24

Sunday Sess @Greenhills Live Music Georgie Sadler

Social Tennis 2pm

12

Sunday Sess @Greenhills Live Music Scott Vance 3-6pm

5

Sun

Weekend (Sat & Sun)

Applied Suicide Intervention Workshop

1 April

Trunk Show & Workshop

Swim for Literacy @Bruce Rock Pool

Golf Club Busy Bee @ 8.30am

25

Sunday Sess @Greenhills

Matchies Handicap Doubles Tennis

Count @Community Building 8.30am

26 Red Card Fox Shoot

Sunday Sess @Greenhills Live Music Mel Wisson

Tour de Quairading 10am (starts at the Pool carpark)

18 Quilters of Quairading 19

FAiRGAME @Town Oval

State Election Day! Don’t forget to vote @Town Hall

11

Junior Tennis Singles @Q

Primaries Quairading Closed

4

Sat

Car Park Markets Dale Roger’s Men’s Double Tennis Tournament Beverley Triathlon 1pm Open Day Rib Fest @Shackleton Club

QDHS Assembly 2pmYr 5/6

17

QDHS Interschool Swimming Carnival @Wyalkatchem

10

LAST DAY to complete the Shire’s community survey

Volunteer Appreciation/ Inside Out Project @main street 3pm-5pm

Bear Picnic @ QDHS 1-3pm

3 Barb Simpson’s Teddy

Fri

March 2017