The Banksia Bulletin Special Christmas Edition 2017

BANKSIA BULLETIN Edition 291

Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017

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Christmas 2017

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 10.00am - 4.00pm

Teresa Goodgame

9645 0202

CWA Second Hand Shop Saturday mornings

Elaine Johnson

9645 1402

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

Phil Nonmus

9645 2222

Betty’s 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 Monday 9.00am - 10.30am @ Old Kindy Building on Murphy Street

Renee Anderson

9645 5228

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

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

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Toy Library Housed 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

Adam Duncan

0428 331 700

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

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

Danny Marzocchi

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 We’ve certainly finished twenty seventeen on a high; a busy, busy high. December has been jam packed with events and activities here at the Quairading CRC, all of which have been very well supported—thank you so much if you were involved.

We hosted 21 locals and our local OIC John Hancock for Cuppa with a Copper, we soiree’d with 26 of you in the Town Hall “Courtyard” for Business After Hours (EPIC venue!), we talked Facebook and coaxed a few new people to sign up at Facebook for Oldies, we learnt new Excel skillz from John Oliver with an excel-lent cosy group at the Beginner’s Excel Workshop, we hosted Quairading Earthmoving and their fleet of staff for a Christmas breakfast, we supervised Noah Bavin for a week of work experience and we even managed to keep the fort manned and doors open all throughout!

We’re taking advantage of the upcoming quiet time and will be reducing our hours over the next few weeks (full details on page 14). Quairading Book Post will be happy to fulfil your faxing and photocopying needs during our closed times (when they’re open) and we will check our emails from time to time so carry on sending us friendly electronic mail.

Included in this final edition of the Banksia Bulletin for 2017 is a cheeky little Christmas Mad Lib on page 32, muchos family fun guaranteed. Pro tip: laminate the sheet and use a white board marker so you can play again, and again and again! Yeah, I love mad libs.

This week we’ve announced our first big event for 2018. It’s called Women’s Business, and you’ve guessed it; it’s for women and it’s about business. With funding support from Department of Communities Grants for Women program, we have a range of speakers (including Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia!!) talking about economic independence, shares & investments, turning passions into dollars are more. All the info can be found on page 24 and registrations are now open via https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/womens-business or at the CRC. March 2018 will also see the return of our Bike Week event, Tour de Quairading! We had a brilliant turn out at our inaugural event this year and some solid feedback, so this time around will be even better! Pencil in Sunday 25th March from 10am!

Alright, I’ve once again run out of things to say, so, MERRY CHRISTMAS. See y’all in the new year!

Jill Hayes Coordinator, Quairading CRC Editor, Banksia Bulletin

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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

COMMUNITY NOTICES OUT & ABOUT CHRISSY AT THE QUAIRADING CLUB: Join us at the Quairading Club on Friday 22nd between 6pm and 7pm for a drink and a few nibbles to celebrate Christmas and thank our members for your support again this year -plus you might pull off the members jackpot!

We have some great gift ideas too, drop in anytime have a coldie, a chat and check them out.

Q PUB CHRISTMAS DECEMBER CELEBRATIONS: Friday 22nd December: from 8pm end of year shenanigans with Live band- Strictly Business. Enjoy a last minute catch up with friends and family at the Q! (Xmas drink specials and giveaways).

QUAIRADING VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE: Santa lolly run will be on Saturday 23rd December, leaving the station at 5pm.

GENERAL WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION CHRISTMAS WEEK 2017: We have made the following arrangements for the collection of services which would normally be done during the week 25th to 29th December 2017. General Waste and Recycling will be collected on Sunday 24th December instead of Monday 25th December. All services will be as normal for the New Year Week. All Christmas run information will be posted on our website avonwaste.com.au QUAIRADING CLUB: Expressions of interest are sought to lease the kitchen in the Club. Interested parties should apply in writing to the Committee, Quairading Club, 22 Avon Street, Quairading. Please include a brief outline of your plans, opening hours and a sample menu.

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MEDICATION? Please remember to ensure you have up to date scripts and enough medication to see you through the Christmas/ New Year Holidays. Please contact the Doctor’s surgery for an appointment to renew your prescriptions.

DOCTOR’S SURGERY (SKIN CLINIC CHARGES FOR LIQUID NITROGEN TREATMENT): Please note all appointments for SKIN CLINIC CHECKS ARE BULK BILLED. However, if your lesion/s requires Cryo (Liquid Nitrogen), a fee of $10 will apply. Follow-up for the same lesion/s will incur a cost of $5.

Attendance for new lesion/s will again incur a $10 fee with subsequent follow-ups for same lesion/s being $5. This fee applies to all patients requiring Liquid Nitrogen treatment.

RED CARD FOX SHOOT: The Quairading LCDC is organising a Red Card Fox Shoot for 16th &17th February 2018. Please register your teams with Rowlie Mellor, 9645 1439 or rowlie@wn.com.au. There will be an LCDC sponsored breakfast on Sunday 18th February at the Community building.

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CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS QUAIRADING CRC: Will be closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, reopening Tuesday 9th January. Through January, we will only be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Quairading Book Post will kindly offer Centrelink fax services (when we’re closed and they’re open).

PRIMARIES: Closed Saturday 23rd, Monday 25th , Tuesday 26th, Saturday 30th December and Monday 1st January. We extend our best wishes for the festive Season and look forward to a bright and prosperous year for all in 2018.

QUAIRADING TYRE & BATTERY: Please note we will be closed from Saturday 23rd of December until Tuesday 2nd of January. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

QUAIRADING PUB: will be closed on: December 24th26th, re-opening 27th @ 12 noon. Closed New Year’s day. Normal trade every other day.

BP QUAIRADING HOLIDAY TRADING: Christmas Day, 8:00am-5:00pm. Boxing Day & the following day , 6:30am-8:30pm. New Year’s Day, 8:00am-5:00pm. All other days regular trading hours. Thank you.

SHIRE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Quairading Shire Administration Office will be closed from 5:00pm Friday 22nd December 2017, re-opening 8:30am Tuesday 2nd January 2018. The Works depot will be closed from 4:00pm 21st December 2017, re-opening 7:00am Tuesday 2nd January2018. During this Holiday period all urgent council matters/enquiries are to be directed to council’s after hours number 08 96 452 400. The shire would like to wish all a merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday.

BETTY’S OP-SHOP: We will be closed for Christmas from 28th December until 4th January. Reopening on Thursday 11th January.

QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS: Winner of last Mystery Flower is Gwen Powell. Answer being "Mother-in-Laws Tongue Plant. Thanks to all customers for support and good wishes on the first 3 months of opening. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Shop closed for January. Happy Gardening :)

MEETINGS QUAIRADING VINATGE CLUB INC: Next general meeting is 13th January 2018 at 10:00am.

SPORT & REC

BUY & SELL

Buy & Sell notices: $5 for 2 weeks.

LADIES BOWLS: Morning mixed bowls will commence in Please notify us when your ad is no longer needed.

January, 9:00am start. Just turn up to play, no names required.

WANTED TO PURCHASE ASAP: About 12 poulettes / young hens. Contact Ken and Anne on 0427 581 661 or 0409 887 906.

WORK WANTED

Please notify us when your ad is no longer needed.

FOR SALE: PLAY SCHOOL- TOYS – Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and Jemima – approx. 75cms in length. $15 HARVESTER CLEANING: Contact Jacko on 0429 611 each or $50 THE LOT. POGO STICK – Heavy Duty, Jack 051.

Hammer - Orbit – Educational, Unused $30. Concrete UMBRELLA BASE – Charcoal colour, 16 Kg NEW $35.

WANTED: Looking for someone to install new garden FOAM WEDGE – used as a support for indigestion retic. Please contact 9645 0030. sufferers etc., Zip covered (White) L 76cms x W 66 cms, Spotless , NEW. $40. BEDWRAP – STILL PACKAGED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Home Builder, Concrete - Linen House, Queen bed (Chocolate colour) $30. pavement, Brick Laying, Extensions, Renovations, COMPUTER ACCESSORIES: Monitor Widescreen LCD: Maintenance. Contact Wilko Jäkel, 0408 866 644 or CHIMEI CMV 221D Black 22” $100, 2 x 20” Monitors $90 adlerconstructions@yahoo.com each. Speaker System: OZAKI C-Mouth CM699 Amplified Multimedia 2.1 One Subwoofer Speaker, Two WELDER TRADESMAN: Experienced welder/tradesman Satellite Speakers, 26W Black, High Quality Stereo looking for full time employment. Can also do sub Sound. $59. Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse contract work as I can supply my own equipment; mig with Wireless Receiver USB and Installation CD-ROM. welder (single phase), full range of tools (metric /AF Near new $75. Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0 half inch and three quarter drive). Also have with Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 $25. experience in farm property operation and LASER Printer – Brother HL-2140 Windows, Mac and management. Call Lindsay Winch on 0400 367 642.

Linux Compatible, USB, 250 pages paper capacity, Manual Duplex Printing. Great for students projects and PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Fly screen repairs, door banners. Print envelopes, labels and transparencies. locks, painting, taps & washers, lawn mowing, gutter $115. Scanner – Canon CanoScan LiDE20 for easy cleaning, vacate clean ups. General property up keep scanning. Scan images, copy documents or e-mail your and repairs. Call Renee on 9645 1628 or 0437 803 432. favourite photos, "one-touch" operation. One cable for USB & power and setup CD-ROM. $60. OFFICE CHAIR IT SUPPORT AVAILABLE: Home & small business MAT – 71 x 123 cms. Ex Office Works. VGC. $70. Ph: networking, assistance & repairs with both Windows & Christine 0429 466222 Mac devices, including laptops, iPad & phones. Please contact Laura on: 9645 4242 or 0459 369 937 or WESTERNAIR SPLIT SYSTEM CLEANING: Professional laura.haythornthwaite@gmail.com cleaning for your split air con system. The benefits of a professional clean include but are not limited to HOUSE DUTIES: Do you need a hand around the house? improved efficiency; use less power and last longer, To do the house cleaning, washing, ironing, mending? eliminate harmful bacteria, mould, fungi and mildew Call 0488 555 713. spores to improve health breathing in particular of asthma and hay fever suffers. Call Peter on 0429647013 or Cathy on 0427647013, email hendypcmh013@hotmail.com To the Quairading Community,

I just wanted to thank you all, for all of the support that you have given me this year. Especially to the Shire, who have provided me with the financial support of $250 to use for my Australian Ballet School training in Melbourne for 2018.

Sincerely, Harrison Woodcock 5 Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017

FOR SALE: Men’s and women’s bowls sets in wheelie cases. Upright freezer 303L frostfree. Outdoor chairs.

LG DVD top range recorder and player. Rinnai convection gas heater. Luggage travel cases, small medium, large, extra large. Power tools. Hand tools.

Beaver paint spray system. 9645 1350.

TIP RUN: Need large items taken to the tip? If you would like your fridge, microwave, or washing machine taken to the waste facility free of charge. If you have any car batteries I will pay $5 per battery.

Just ring 0487 869 712.

FOR SALE: Sym Jet4 Scooter, 50CC, 2013. New front tyre, new front brake pads, capable of 60kph, 1 x helmet, bike cover, drive on car license, reg’d to April 2018. $750.00 ONO PH: 0458 216 197.

There are no words to adequately thank everyone for their assistance with the fire on our property Friday 8th December. We feel extremely privileged to have such wonderful neighbours and a fantastic community that took such good care of Don and assisted Gary and Cody on the night and in the following days.

Don is on the mend and back at it, largely due thanks to the expert care he received from Alec, Merv, the St John Ambulance crew and staff at Quairading Hospital.

William George Cole (Bill) 16-03-1923 to 02-11-2017 Thank You From Pam, Michaela, Julian and families, for your cards, thoughts and calls in the passing of our loved husband, father and Pa. So many memories of a life well lived.

We would like to wish everyone a safe end to harvest and a happy Christmas and New Year.

One of life’s gentlemen.

Gary and Don Eva.

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!?

Skip the fight with the chaotic crowds of city shopping centres and the stressful waiting game of deliveries from shopping online... make your dollar go even further and check out what your local businesses have to offer! Here are just a few ideas to get you going…         

A hand packed hamper from Loose Stitches Bargain stocking fillers from the $5 and under bin at Quairading Book Post John Deere merch and toys for “little” farmers from Ag Implements A box of specialty beers from the Quairading Club A beautiful plant from Quairading Garden & Gifts Car care products from Quairading Tyre & Battery A quality bottle of something from the Quairading Pub A selection of popular branded cosmetics from Quairading Pharmacy and Gift Shop And everything in between from Quairading Farmer’s Co-op!

Not only are you guaranteed to get your shopping done in time, you’ll go home happy knowing your hard earnt dollars have been spent locally—supporting those local businesses who support our clubs, groups and great community all year round.

(Jill Hayes, on behalf of the Quairading CRC)

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

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Wishing all Members a Very Merry Christmas & a Safe, Prosperous New Year.

QUAIRADING RSL SUB BRANCH I would like to wish all our members and supporters a merry and joyful Christmas season and a happy and healthy 2018.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends in Quairading.

From Peter & Klaaske

Christmas Greetings are extended to the Quairading Community from FR. Darek S.D.S and Parishioners of St Francis Xavier Parish.

Cheers and best wishes, E. Hadlow President Quairading RSL Sub Branch

Rosie, Elliot and Michaela of Westpac Quairading wish our customers a very Merry Christmas and happy and a safe New Year.

Terry, Kaye and family, Greg and Candace at Quairading Agri Services would like to thank clients for their support in 2017 and wish all clients, friends and families a Merry Christmas a Happy Safe New Year.

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Don, Stacie, Scarlett and Harrison wish all our friends a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Quairading Pub

Betty’s Op Shop

Amanda and staff wish all their customers and the community a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Betty & Sharon would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We wish you all a happy holidays , thank you all for your support in 2017 and we look forward to a great 2018!

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CWA QUAIRADING BRANCH Wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Our second hand clothing and accessories shop will be closed on Saturday 23 rd December 2017 and Saturday 30th December 2017 reopening on Saturday 6th January 2018.

We commence meetings again on Friday 9th February 2018 at 10:30am in CWA Rooms, 10 Parker Street which will be our AGM. All members are reminded that membership fees will be required prior to this meeting if you wish to vote at the AGM. It should also be noted that all Executive Positions will fall vacant at this time. Anyone interested in any of the positions do nominate for the position you are interested in.

Any enquiries please contact Elaine Johnson on 96451402 or Rosemary Mills on 96450538.

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Introducing Kyran Cox – Sales Manager Cunderdin & Quairading Kyran worked in Cunderdin at Avon Tractor & Implement since 2003 in sales until they were bought out by the Ag Implements Group. Kyran was appointed Branch Manager in Cunderdin in 2010 and has worked with John Deere for the past 14 years.

Although based at the Cunderdin Branch, Kyran also comes across to the Quairading Branch and surrounding areas.

For any sales enquiries you can contact Kyran 0428 454 495 | (08) 9635 1364 kyran.cox@agimplements.com.au

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Dr Andrea Roberts BVMS PO Box 543 MERREDIN WA 6415 Ph:0428212945 ABN23036138418 Pat And Chat Mobile Vet visiting Bruce Rock, Shackleton and Quairading and surrounding areas on:

Thursday 21st December Please ring Andrea for appointments on 0428 212 945

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QUAIRADING BOOK POST We would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and all the very best for the year ahead. Thank you for your support over the last 12 months.

The Book Post opening hours over the coming weeks are as follows: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd :: 9am to 5pm Saturday 23rd :: 9am to 11:30am Sunday 24th :: CLOSED Monday 25th :: CLOSED Tuesday 26th :: CLOSED Wednesday 27th :: 9am to 5pm Thursday 28th :: 9am to 5pm Friday 29th :: CLOSED (No mail deliveries to Quairading) Saturday 30th :: 9am to 11:30am Sunday 31st :: CLOSED Monday 1st :: CLOSED Tuesday 2nd onwards :: 9am to 5pm The RMB mail delivery days will be as follows: Wednesday 27th :: Doodenanning Thursday 28th :: Wamenusking Tuesday 2nd (Both runs on this day to make up for Monday’s public holiday) and then business as usual.

Many thanks and best wishes to you all, Luke, Kelly & Bodhi Quairading Book Post

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9622 9687

Family Law – Divorce – Separation - Property Settlement - Restraining Orders – Defacto Relationships Children’s Issues – Contact/Residence Competitive hourly rates – Reduced fee for Initial Consultation

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Serving the Wheatbelt Community

CHRISTMAS STREET PARTY On behalf of the Quairading Tourist & Tidy Town Committee, I would like to thank the people of Quairading for your support on Friday the 15th. A special mention to the children as I have had lots of comments on their good behaviour and lovely manners.

THANKS GO TO  Lotterywest  Shire of Quairading and ground staff  Rotary Club for cooking all the sausages and onions  Vintage Club  Quairading Co-op  The Belcanto singers  Bertha and Leanne for the Christmas Cake and decoration  All the volunteers, special mention to Alan, Tom, Keith and Pa  To all the committee who did a wonderful job!

Christmas Lights Competition Winners 1st 5 McLennan Street 2nd 11 Dall Street 3rd 38 Reid Street Raffle Winners Cake, B.West Hamper, C.Geddes Wine & Biscuits, J.Mills Once again thanks to all, Ivy Osborne

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2017 P&C PRESIDENT’S REPORT Good morning students, staff, distinguished guests, ladies & gentlemen. It is with mixed emotions I present my final report as P&C President. The last 3 years has been very very busy & rewarding. A big thankyou to all the wonderful executive committees I have worked with, the staff at QDHS and all the amazing volunteers within our small school community & town. We all have that common goal to help provide useful educational resources and experiences to all children at QDHS. The P&C this year has provided approximately $8000 to the school. This breaks down to $2000 for the computer lease, $1500 for Year 5/6 camp, $200 to each of the 4 junior class cost centres, $300 to the K/PP cost centre, $2475 for the Interschool Athletics Shirts (which look fantastic thanks Rosie) and ½ the cost of the Year 6 graduation jumpers. The other half is paid by the school itself. These jumpers will be presented early in 2018.

Back in April I applied for a Balls4All Grant and was successful in obtaining Netballs, Cricket bats, balls & other equipment for the kids. Very exciting, except we are yet to receive it. They assure me it is still coming. 200 of the 1100 shipments are still outstanding. New equipment for 2018..hopefully Our fundraising has been scaled down this year, focusing on larger fundraiser events (as was indicated by all in the survey conducted last year). This resulted in a very long tradition of catering for weekly rotary meetings to cease. Thank you to the Rotary club for their understanding and continued support of the P&C. We will continue to cater for the larger events held

by Rotary.

Thank you to Sarah Caporn for coordinating the Mango drive at the start of the year. Something we may look at doing again.

Our uniform shop continues to tick along with Rosie Duncan & Sarah Caporn doing a great job in there to ensure there is always enough stock available for all. Thank you ladies.

The canteen operated a little differently this year with Audra Cosgrove & Tanya Adams putting their hands up to run the canteen week in week out. They also introduced some yummy home-made meals of which they were making themselves. We did have a big cook up in the Home Ec room in term 3 to take the load of Audra & Tanya, thank you to those Mums who came in & smashed out over 150 muffins, 100 lasagnes, spag bog & mac n cheese meals in a morning. Audra & Tanya have indicated they can no longer maintain this level of commitment so the running of the canteen will convert back to parents being rostered on each week. This will be discussed further and voted on at the AGM early in 2018. No amount of words can portray how grateful we are for your commitment and time to the P&C and the kids. You two ladies are amazing. Please come forward to accept a small token of appreciation.

To my committee Rosie Duncan, Jo Mills & Jonathan Hippisley thank you very much for all that you do.

I’d like to congratulate all the award winners for the day and wish all graduating students all the very best for their future endeavours. Wishing everyone a very merry Xmas and look out 2018.

On a final note, the more we give, the happier we feel. Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. Your P&C needs you.

As read by Carol Dall at the 2017 QDHA Awards Day.

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2017 QDHS AWARDS DAY The following students were presented awards at the 2017 QDHS Awards Ceremony: Lower Primary Subject Awards Year 1-2 Year 1 Academic Achievement: Ella Hathaway Year 2 Academic Achievement: Pia Caporn Year 1/2 Class Award: Mia Harris Art Award: Skyla Anderson Music Award: Skyla Anderson Middle Primary Subject Awards Year 3-4 Year 3 Academic Achievement: Matilda Gelmi Year 2/3 Class Award: Jack Fowler Year 4 Academic Achievement: Stella Squiers Year 4 Class Award: Jorja Squiers Art Award: Andrew Hippisley Music Award: Stella Squiers Upper Primary Subject Awards Year 5-6 Year 5 Academic Achievement: Bronte Kerr Year 6 Academic Achievement: William Hughes Year 5/6 Class Award: Megan Langsford Art Award: Seth White Woodside Scitech Science Award: Jeremy Allsop and Caitlyn Logan-Fowler WG Fisher Memorial Music Award: Danika Squiers Masonic Lodge Young Citizen: Anthony Hayden Secondary Subject Awards Year 7-10 Year 7 Academic Award: Ryan Newick Year 8 Academic Award: Valerie Hayden Year 7/8 Class Award: Emelia Bavin Year 9 Academic Award: Toby Weir Year 9/10 Class Award: Noah Bavin Secondary Art Award: Corey Hargrave-Brady Sir Charles Court Award: Toby Weir Moorditj Boodjar Environment Award: Valerie Hayden Masonic Lodge Young Citizen: Adam Cosgrove ADF Long Tan Award—Year 10: Noah Bavin WG Fisher Memorial Music Award: Charlotte Langsford Curtain Raisers Scholarship: Corey Hargrave-Brady Encouragement Award: Phoebe Barron School Captain & Student Councillors School Captain: Toby Weir Students Councillors: Shea Dall, Will Hughes, Ebony Mills, Leith Duncan & Bronte Kerr

Congratulations!

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

Upcoming Events @ the Qpub

Friday 22nd December from 8pm end of year shenanigans with Live band- Strictly Business. Enjoy a last minute catch up with friends and family at the Q! ( Xmas drink specials and giveaways) Q PUB WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE XMAS BREAK ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: December 24th-26th re-opening 27th @ 12 noon.

Closed New Year’s day Normal trade every other day.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! “Quairading Pub” Accommodation • Meals • Cold beverages • Friendly service • Takeaways 24 Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia Women’s Economic Independence PLUS: SAMANTHA HAMILTON | Savings, Shares & Super CLAIRE GRAY | My Finance Story: diversity and inclusion MAREE GOOCH | Faster Internet for the Wheatbelt WENDY CARTER | Managing Changed Circumstances PANEL DISCUSSION | Turning a Passion into a Business + more to be announced DATE: Thursday 8th March 2018

TIME: 8:30am - 2:30pm

TICKETS: $50 per person (places are limited) Available online now via ticketbooth.com.au Crèche available on request.

MORE INFO: Quairading CRC Call: 9645 0096 Email: quairading@crc.net.au Facebook: Quairading CRC

PRESENTED BY:

SUPPORTED BY:

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BOOK YO UR SPOT ONLINE V IA ticketboo th.com.a u OR POP IN TO THE QUAIRAD ING CRC

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

March 17th May 19th July 21st September 18th November 20th $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.

Contact Ivy Osborne 0429 799 853.

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CHRISTMAS MAD-LIB Fill in the blanks for a fun (and maybe weired) letter to Santa!

Dear Santa, This year, I really want a _______________ because I have been really _______________. noun

adjective

I'd also like you to bring me a _________________, some ____________________ noun

plural noun

and a ____________________ ____________________. adjective

noun

While we're at it, can you bring me a ____________________, too? noun

I promise I have been really ____________________ this year. positive adjective

Well, except for that time when you might have seen me ________________________________ negative sounding verb ending in -ing

my ____________________ ____________________. But that shouldn't count because type of relative

relative’s name

____________________ is a real ____________________, and he/she deserved it. same relative’s name

noun

Some of the good things I did include: ____________________ to help people stop ____________________; verb ending in –ing

verb ending in -ing

donating ____________________ to the ____________________; plural noun

plural noun

raising awareness of the dreadful ____________________ in ____________________; plural noun

place name

and being really ____________________ to ____________________ because he/she has positive adjective

friend’s name

been feeling really ____________________ lately. emotion

(By the way, can you bring him/her a new ____________________? noun

If you bring me what I asked for, I promise not to ____________________ verb

____________________

____________________ anymore.

possessive of friends name

noun

I also promise I will be a better ______________ to _______________ because he/she has noun

relative’s name

had the misfortune of having to ____________________ at work this year. verb

So I don't sound selfish, can you bring __________________ a ___________________, too? relative’s name

noun

He/she really likes to ____________________. If I can ask, I'd also like to request that verb

you bring ____________________ a new ____________________ because he/she pet’s name

noun

____________________ the old one last month. past tense verb

I know you have a long journey tonight, so I have left you a plate of __________________ plural noun

and a glass of ___________________ to eat. I also left a bowl of ___________________ noun

plural noun

for your reindeer. Thank you. Sincerely, ____________________ your name

P.S. I'd like to put in a request for 2011: I really want a ____________________ because noun

I'd like to learn to ____________________ with it. verb 33 Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017

January and February Birthdays 1st 3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 14th 15th 16th 17th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 31st

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

Kelli Brown, Rebecca Powell Candice Nundle, Margaret Hinkley Dianne Poultney, Penny Johnston, Courtney Bartlett Mark Peacock, Jaynaya Winmar Erin Clemens Darryl Bubb Johnny Taylor Liam Stewart, Simon Coakley Peter Shenton Sam Powell, Kelsey White Shaun Skaife, Andrew Osborne Lyle Green Mark Gelmi, Natalia Sandercock Deidre Edwards, Brent Stewart, Jason Colbung (Snr) Kym Allsop, Leon Dalton Lyle Swithenbank, Lisa Powell Marlene Johnson, Daniel Bartlett Scott Bavin, Anthony Bavin, Koran Atkinson, Thomas Hadlow Diana Johnston, Claire Johnston, Dallas Yarran Edna Winmar Michelle Boyle, Jada Reidy Daniel Bubb Brock Carter Lily Black, Mia Reidy Chloe Stacey Jenna Cowcill, Caitlin Cowcill

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th

Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb

Jenny Simpson, Alex Longford Robyn Heal, Syd Dall, Dot Bloom, Bruce Thomson Dylan Johnston, Christine Gimbel Audrey Parker, Muriel Johnson, Kayleen Williams, Tyson Gors, Zackary Kevill Rob Hughes, Hilton Barr Ray Pozzi, John Vanderbroeck, Jess Richards Anne Johnson, Daniel Cowcill Brendan Groves Gary Green, Dorothy Passmore Adam Cosgrove Ron Dall, Bianca Collard, Geoff Winmar, Vanessa Henry, Tayla Hayes, Braden Hayes Lesley Bloom Ashlee Moloney Chris Anderson Tony Dall, Kyle Adams Jenny Swan Lorna Hayes, Jo Hayes, Peter Dawson Natasha Clemens, Tracy Taylor, Yolande Yarran, Matthew Tompsett Keith Johnson Trevor Sandercock, Shea Dall, Chad Mills Dale Wilson, Rachael Johnson Tony Heal, Brendon Simpson, Danielle Moloney Aaron Stone, Sandra White Stephanie Edmands, Natasha Stone Mirika Winmar Thomas Warren Someone missing? Let us know! :)

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

Christmas Celebrations—Quairading Saturday 23rd December, 6pm Vigil (as normal) Sunday 24th December, Christmas Eve, 6pm Vigil Sunday 31st December, New Year’s Eve, 10am Mass DATE

Sunday 7th

Saturday 13th

Sunday 21st

Saturday 27th

TIME

8am

6pm

10am

6pm

READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

B. Holbrook

C. Gimbel D.Wood

P. Wells

Sacrament of Reconciliation—15 minutes prior to Saturday evening Mass.

Feast Days during January 2018 1st Octave of the Nativity 7th The Epiphany 25th Conversion of St Paul, the Apostle 26th Australia Day

QUAIRADING UNITING CHURCH YOU JUST NEED TO KNOW WHY We do not know the exact date of His birth, nor do we know the exact place of His birth, nor can we understand how a virgin can conceive by the Holy Spirit. The good news is that we don't have to know. 'You only have to know why".

'For God so loved the world ,He gave His only begotton Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (John,3;16.)

It is through Jesus we know God. It is through Him our sins can be forgiven.

It is through Him we have a faith. and through Him we will meet in heaven.

A VERY HAPPY AND WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS IS OUR WISH TO EVERYBODY. We have no services over Christmas. We suggest you attend the Anglican service on Christmas eve at 11:00am Our next service will be on December 31st at 10:30am.

In January we share with the Anglicans Sunday 7th January at the Anglican Church 9.00am Sunday 14th January at the Uniting Church 10.30am.Flowers K Tiemen Sunday 21st January at Anglican Chuch 9.00am.

Sunday 28th January at Uniting Church 10.30am.

Our normal services every Sunday through February at 10.30am details to be advised.

Contact tel 9645 0081 or 0429 450 081.

A great New Year to all.

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ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Coming Services for the month of January 2018 Sunday January 7th 9am Morning Prayer @ St Faiths. Baptism of our Lord, {1 st Sunday after Epiphany}.

Sunday January 14th 10:30am Service @ Uniting Church. {2nd Sunday after Epiphany } Sunday January 21st 9am Morning Prayer @ St Faiths. {3rd Sunday after Epiphany} Sunday January 28th 10:30am Service @ Uniting Church. {4th Sunday after Epiphany} Also St Faiths having H.C Christmas Eve Service @ 11:00am with Rev’d Dave Russell. All who would like to attend are most welcome.

Contact Details David Whyte: 9645 0170 Dorothy Hayes: 9645 1620 If any change of Services — Please note change in the weekly Passion Sheet

MEALS ON WHEELS QUAIRADING DRIVERS ROSTER JAN 2017 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1st Hospital

2nd L.Mills

3rd G.Eyre

4th D.Wilson

5th J&B.Bartlett

6th T.Flanigan

8th Hospital

9th T.Patton

10th P.Fairhead

11th I.Osborne

12th T.Patton

13th V.Hayes

15th P.Fairhead

16th Hospital

17th G.Eyre

18th Hospital

19th J&B.Bartlett

20th J.Flanigan

22nd S.Stone

23rd P.Fairhead

24th Hospital

25th I.Osborne

26th P.Fairhead

27th V.Hayes

29th Hospital

30th S.Stone

31st T.Patton

EMERGENCY DRIVERS: Ivy Osborne (9645 0996) E Turner (0428 621 682) 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, PH: 9645 2222

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Phone: 9645 0116 MBL: 0429 374 851

4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post Hole Digger

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

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

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.

Termites $242 New or non annual termite inspection $220 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 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 40 Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017

SHIRE OF QUAIRADING Electrical and Air Conditioning Services Please Contact John Greenwood for all your Domestic and Commercial Electrical requirements on 0448 371 760 Lic No: EC11850

MANITOU TELEHANDLER Available for Hire with attachments Bucket, Hay Forks, Safety Cage, Fork Lift. $150.00 plus GST per hour Machine and Driver Contact Russell Stacey Mobile - 0429 451 093 Email: rrjbstacey@bigpond.com

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Dawson’s Concrete & Reinforcing SANDY DAWSON Mobile: 0417 375 221    

Concrete Formwork & Steel Fixing Sheds, Silo Pads, Culverts Over 30 years experience Professional, Reliable Service

PO Box 744 York WA 6302 Email: pameladawson@bigpond.com

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

PL 6411 GF 007835

Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

Wholesale pricing from your local WA distributor.

Custom build and design combinations of both hot rolled and cold form steel portals providing maximum strength and efficiency.

Project managed supply and installation.

Ryan Patterson 0427 424 672 admin@phoenixshedswa.com www.phoenixshedswa.com

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PREMIERS IN WOOL HANDLING Contract forward & spot Flexi daily selling Electronic Awex E2 offer board Agents statewide 

Phone anytime: Rob Thorn Office: Ph. 9494 2967

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0438 364 920

Fax 9494 1367

SANDAMS MOTOR TRIMMING & UPHOLSTERY CORRIGIN

Adam & Sandy PH: 0488 661 940 E: sandams1@bigpond.com

Shade Sails & Café Blinds Roll Tarps, Tonneau Covers and Canopies Truck, Ute, Tractor Seat Repairs Car, Boat and Furniture upholstery Sound proofing PLEASE NOTE NEW PHONE NUMBER: 0488 661 940

**We are back on board and ready to go** give us a call 0488 661 940

CAM FRASER SPREADING, TRUCKING, SEEDING & HARVESTING LATE SEASON IN CROP SPRAYING (120ft SELF PROPELLED BOM SUITED TO 30, 40 & 60ft CONTROLLED TRAFFIC) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

HILTON BARR TRANSPORT LOCALLY BASED FOR ALL YOUR BULK TRANSPORT NEEDS CONTACT HILTON 0428 451 391 ALL HOURS WE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS KEEPING YOUR MONEY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Quairading Seed Cleaners GRAVITY GRADING Removes all weed seeds (including radish & wild oats) as well as light nutrient sapping grains Gravity grading will give you your very best crop potential. *Individual plants up to 35 tonnes per hour* *60 tonne hopper capacity* *Certified weigh bridges* *Complete weed removal* *24 hour operation* Our fully trained operators clean thousands of tonnes per year.

For Seed Cleaning Appointments phone Graham on (08) 9645 1104 (Head Office) Phone (08) 9645 0011 Fax (08) 9645 0022 44 Banksia Bulletin Christmas Edition 2017