Banksia Bulletin: Christmas 2018 Edition

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

HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON! Here’s a happy selection of festive snaps that have used the hashtag #quairading on Facebook and Instagram.

From decorations in our main street, businesses and school buses to end of year celebrations and even a lovable Elf—it’s

been a great month in Quairading.

YOUTH CENTRE

COMMUNITY PARK

SNAKE BITES

TAMARA DID IT!

Heaps to keep the kids busy through January.

An update from the Project Leader!

The newest info on what to do!

She survived the year... nearly.

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More photos and photo credits on page 5.

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS & CONTACTS Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates.

BEL CANTO CHOIR Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9:30am @ CRC BETTY’S OP SHOP Open every Thursday morning at Lot 83 Heal Street CARPARK MARKETS Third Saturday every second month - March, May, July, Sept, Nov CATHOLIC LADIES GUILD See Church pages for services dates each month.

COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER Available for transport to medical appointments

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Betty Hudson

0407 600 139

Ivy Osborne

0429 799 853

Bertha Holbrook

9645 0661

Joan Bartlett

9645 1015

Rosemary Mills

9645 0538

Phil Nonmus & Tracey Patton

9645 2222

Rowlie Mellor

9645 1439

Peter West

0427 454 204

Janet Barton

0459 704 360

Emma Wilson

0429 795 212

Shirley Stacey

9645 1348

Pip Hall

9645 1213

CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 10am - 4pm CWA Meetings second Friday of each month.

HACC Second & fourth Thursday Outings NATURE RESERVE WALKS 15th of each month, April to October 10am @ reserve PHOTO CLUB Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC PILATES Every Thursday 5:30pm PLAYGROUP Monday 9.00am - 10.30am @ Day-care Centre on Murphy Street QARRAS 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING Monday 12.30pm @ Old Railway Station building ROTARY CLUB OF QUAIRADING ST JOHN AMBULANCE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7.30 - 9.30pm

Helen Fraser Laura Haythornthwaite

9645 4242

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Emma Wilson

9045 2075

Dorothy Rogers

9645 1125

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Adam Duncan

0428 331 700

Danny Marzocchi

0427 450 127

STAY ACTIVE Thursday 9.30am @ Town Hall TOURIST & TIDY TOWN COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10.00am @ Old Railway Station TOY LIBRARY Housed at CRC UNITING CHURCH LADIES GUILD Meet first Friday of each month, from March.

VINTAGE CLUB Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10.00am VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE 2nd Tuesday 7.00pm YOUTH CENTRE Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school PAGE PAGE 22

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FROM THE EDITOR

ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS LIST Valenti Lawyers

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Barclay Books

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Sandams Upholstery

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Corrigin Dental

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Greenhills Inn

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GJ Jones Plumbing & Gas

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Hilton Barr Transport

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P&J Glass Excavator Services

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Countryside Memorials

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Spearwood Wool

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AWD Enterprises Painting Contractors

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Manitou Telehandler

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Dawson’s Concrete

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Purslowe Tinetti Funerals

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AW Duncan Carpentry & Building Maint.

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Summit Fertiliser

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Loose Stitches

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Phoenix Sheds WA

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Sarah Somers Lawyer

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Quairading Seed Cleaners

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AMJ Industries Electrical Works

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Combined Pest Control

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy

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Muntz & Partners

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Office of Regional Architecture

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North Quairading Contractors

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Digging Docker

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Shire of Q Electrical Services

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R2K Contracting

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Wandu Electrical

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Hello end of year. Hello festive days and nights.

Hello spending quality time with friends and family.

Hello playing board games with friends and family.

Hello beating said friends and families at said board games. Hello being really modest about it. Hello friends and family not wanting to play games with you anymore.

Lucky Christmas is only once a year.

Thank you Quairading for a ripper year. I think our community has brought the end of year home strong and after a little bit of R&R through January we’ll be firing on all cylinders to welcome in the new year, come February.

We’ll be closing our doors for two whole weeks, we hope you don’t miss us too much. The next Passion Sheet will be produced on Thursday 10th January and the next Banksia Bulletin will be the March 2019 edition, deadline will be Tuesday 26th February at 12pm.

Pencil in Saturday 9th Feb for a Quiz Night, and then go over it in pen because this is a night out you definitely want to be a part of! Swap out games of cards and luck for the likes of Trivial Pursuit over Christmas and summer holidays and take note of which friends and family members are actually going to bring something to the table come quiz time. When you’ve assembled your ATeam (or even before you do) contact us at the Quairading CRC and register. More info on page 23.

If Christmas ain’t your jam, I hope you get to spend some time over the next few weeks with loved ones—human or otherwise—celebrating something, anything! Public holidays, great laundry drying weather, nailing another year, surviving another year, tennis and cricket on television, the end of tennis and cricket on television.

Treat yo’ self and look after yo’ self.

See you in 2019.

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

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THE PASSION SHEET EVENTS

Christmas Day 8am-2pm by phone on 0477 444 785 or via email New Year’s Day 8am-5pm at burgosgardening@gmail.com. We FAREWELL TO NAT Normal hours for the rest of December are police cleared and fully insured.

Friday 21 December, from 5pm at the and January Quairading Club. Please join us to PROPERTY MAINTENANCE farewell and wish Natalie Logan and QUAIRADING BOOK POST Fly screen repairs, door locks, her gorgeous kids the best of luck for Christmas Business Closures painting, taps & washers, lawn their future years in Rockingham.

25, 26, 31 December & 1 January mowing, gutter cleaning, vacate clean Hope to see you all there. Enquiries to 2019. Roadside Mail Delivery Changes: ups. General property up keep and Kelsie Squiers 0427 061 278 Monday 24 December- Both mail runs. repairs. Contact Renee on 9645 1628 Thursday 27 & Friday 28 Decemberor 0437 803 432.

SANTA TO VISIT QUAIRADING Normal mail run (last one for 2018). ______________________________ Santa will be visiting town on Saturday Mail runs will recommence as usual on 22 December from 5pm. Kiddies, Thursday 4 & Friday 5 January 2019. listen out for him and come and wave Please note that the Q Book Post’s to Santa and his little Elf will throw HOLIDAY RENTAL CERVANTES phone and fax are the same number, you a surprise!

Friday, 11 January to Wednesday, 23 9645 1133. Please only contact the January. 4 x 1 , large lawn and mobile number listed in the town MARY CLEMENS’ 90TH fenced yard, close walk to beach. telephone book for after hours Mary Clemens is “90” on Boxing Day. From $120 per night. Enquiries to emergencies.

Please help her celebrate at the Penny 0407 196 584 or Sue Brown Quairading Club from 2:30pm. Light 0419 442 608.

GOLDEN GRAIN CAFÉ & BAKERY afternoon tea provided. No presents, Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm but your presence is appreciated.

FOR SALE Friday - 8am-8pm (Pizza from 5pm) Pea straw for gardens, $8 per bale.

Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm _____________________________ Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui on 0408 905 466.

New Years Day.

BUY & SELL

COMMUNITY

PHONE BOOK ERROR Please note Letty Mills’ mobile number is 0429 454 235.

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RUBBISH COLLECTION There will be no change to the rubbish collection service for this Christmas period.

ROOF PAINTING Roof cleaning, ridge caps repointed, sealed, two coats of paint. Dulux certified sprayer. 10 years warranty.

For free quotations please call John 0423 147 429.

WORK WANTED

Q PHOTO CLUB CALENDARS $15 each, available from the Co-op, BP and Café. Great easy Christmas gift AVON REAL ESTATE YORK idea!

Offering property management _________________________________ services in your local area. Please contact June on 9641 2444 or 0419 764 454.

WESTPAC Please note we will be Closed GARDENING SERVICES from Tuesday 25 December 2018 and All garden maintenance services reopening on Wednesday 2 January available. From lawn mowing to 2019. fertilising, from weeding to mulching

BUSINESS

BP QUAIRADING Holiday and New Year’s Hours: PAGE 4

and any other garden jobs in between.

Onsite and Office appointments available. Please contact Rhys Burgess

MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE Portable table top gas heater, $80.

Large standing outdoor gas heater, $100. Cabinet (H1270, W1190, D470 approx), $30. Large cantilever style table umbrella, $50. Ryobi line trimmer petrol (brand new), $70.

Round Kingchrome bar table, $100.

Portable Dimplex 20L evap cooler, $100. Tonneau cover for Holden Commodore, $100. New (still in box) Extra Large Car Cover; storage bag, hold down straps, weather and UV resistant. Phone 0429 415 332 or 0429 266 914.

TIP RUN Large items taken to the tip free of charge. If you have any car batteries I will pay $5 per battery. Contact 0487 869 712.

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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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The President and Committee of QARRAS wish all their members and the Quairading community a very Merry Christmas and a most productive New Year.

A big thank you for all the support during this year.

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RSL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Christmas Greetings

The Quairading RSL would like to convey to all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

from the staff at the

E. Hadlow President

Quairading Westpac, Rosie and the team.

Quairading TBS would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your support in 2018.

Our opening hours over the Christmas period are: Monday 24/12/18:

Closed

Tuesday 25/12/18:

Closed

Wednesday 26/12/18:

Closed

Thursday 27/12/18:

Open 8-5

Friday 28/12/18:

Open 8-5

Saturday 29/12/18:

Open 8-12

Monday 31/12/18:

Open 8-4

Tuesday 01/01/19:

Closed

Wednesday 02/01/19 Open for normal business hours 8-5

Betty’s Op Shop Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the staff at Betty’s Op-Shop.

Many thanks to my kind staff for your help and the wonderful support from the public. Thank you everyone!

The Op shop will be closed from Thursday, 20 December to Tuesday, 22 January.

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Shire of Quairading

MEDICAL PRACTICE

19 Harris Street / PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Dr Adenola Adeleye Dr Joseph Ogunleye Dr Olu Jegede MBBS

Practice Manager Debra Stacey JP Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN ADMINISTRATION Sam Brown, Tarryn Lear, Di Wallwork, Deanna Hathaway PRACTICE HOURS MONDAY 8:00am—11:30am 12:30pm—5:00pm TUE, WED, THURS 8:00am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:00am—12:00pm

FAX: 9645 1066

NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE SURGERY. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CIGARETTE DOWN THE WALKWAY AS THIS IS PART OF THE GROUNDS AND ALSO A NON SMOKING AREA.

MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP MBCHB, FRACGP

PHONE: 9645 1210

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURE DATES CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN

24th, 25th,, 26th 27th 28th 31st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

December December 08:00am December 08:00am December January 2019 January 08:00am January 08:00am January 08:00am

–5:00pm – 12:00pm – 5:00pm – 4:30pm - 12:oopm

Please note: The above times are the opening hours of the Practice. They do not reflect available appointment times. IN AN EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 000 OR ATTEND THE HOSPITAL.

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

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

WITH SINCERE THANKS All staff at the Quairading Medical Practice wish Mrs Debra Stacey, our diligent outgoing Practice Manager all the very best in her retirement. Thank you for your hard work and perseverance over the last 10 years. We will continue to work together to maintain and strengthen our surgery for the benefit of our community and its patients. (Photos of Debra’s farewell dinner).

“Think of it not as Retiring but as Graduating”.

ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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Visiting Medical Professionals – Jan / Feb 2019 Monday 7th January

Sandy Havlin

Diabetes Educator

Monday 7th January

Laura Nairn

Dietitian

Monday 14th January

Carol Deppe

Clinical Psychologist

Monday 4th February

Sandy Havlin

Diabetes Educator

Monday 4 February

Laura Nairn

Dietitian

Wednesday 6th February

Dr Ellie Brusasco

Lady Doctor

Thursday 7th February

Dr Ellie Brusasco

Lady Doctor

Wednesday 20th February

Deb Schoen

Podiatrist

Thursday 21st February

Deb Schoen

Podiatrist

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From all the staff at the QMP please have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Remember to stay safe on our roads.

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE? If you have a PROBLEM, CONCERN, QUESTION, IDEA or SUGGESTION, please let us know so we can assist. We can be contacted at the surgery on 9645 1210.

FOR ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 Additional charges attached to both Bulk Billing and Private fees for ALL patients.

Either Private or Bulk Billing Fees apply when you attend for a consultation.

Consumables are items we must purchase for use during a patient’s consultation and this cost must be covered by the patient with or without a Commonwealth concession card and is payable at time of consult. The cost of the consumable to private patients will be billed as a separate item at the time of your consult as it is not covered by Medicare or private health fund.

Examples of consumables which attract a separate fee for ALL patients include, but not limited to; Ear irrigation (ear syringe) $10.00 Spirometry (testing of lung capacity) $5.00 Pregnancy testing (including Lady Doctor Visits) $10.00 Removal of Foreign Body from eye (using Algerbrush burr) $15.00 INR (Testing Warfarin levels) $5.00 Liquid Nitrogen $10.00 first visit, $5.00 subsequent visit for same lesion

ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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WERE YOU INSPIRED BY KATE, THE QUAIRADING SHOP LOCAL CHRISTMAS ELF?

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or a shop local campaign—and let’s be real, for a bit of a laugh—the Quairading CRC and Quairading Rainmakers Inc teamed up this month to produce a video, starring “Kate, the Quairading Shop Local Christmas Elf”. Elf? Yeah, we’re going with Elf. The video, posted to Facebook by both the @QuairadingCRC and @QuairadingRainmakers has been viewed a combined total of over 5000 times—and only like, 1000 of them were by us.

We visited all of the “main street” retailers in town— which we do acknowledge are only a portion of our local businesses—to spruik gift ideas for young and old this festive season. The video is stuffed full of puns, giggles and possibly even a few local stores you’ve never stepped foot in. Huge thanks to Kate Walker, the freshest talent in town plus Tarnya Fraser, Jaylene George and Tamara Spark for their help in bringing the video together.

The shop local message is one we like to highlight all year round, but especially at this time of year when we tend to be spending a bit more of our hard earned cash.

When it comes to Christmas present shopping, it can sound like a fun idea to jump in the car and smash out a full day in a city shopping centre—but between the queues, the sore feet and the temperatures in the car parks, I’m yet

to hear of a person who has actually been successful AND enjoyed doing that. Likewise online shopping sounds attractive—I’ve admitted many times before that I’m a massive fan of punching in my debit card details in exchange for speciality goods to be delivered to my desk. But factor in postage costs, delivery times and just not being able to touch and feel certain products, it’s always a gamble and it too has its pitfalls.

Just shopping local won’t guarantee you get everything on your list in one go, but if you do get a little bit organised and spend a little bit of time checking out how much actually is on offer from our local businesses, I do guarantee you’ll be surprised.

Truly supporting our local businesses goes beyond buying a few presents here and there.

These locally owned and run businesses, who employ our local friends and families, need our support all year round. By no means are our businesses entitled to our blind custom. But keep in mind that with your constructive customer feedback—shared through the appropriate channels—we all play an important role in ensuring our local businesses can continue to provide goods and services that meet the changing needs of our community.

Written by Jill Hayes.

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SANDAMS MOTOR TRIMMING & UPHOLSTERY Based in Corrigin New, Used & Collectible Books

Adam & Sandy

If it’s not in stock we will find it for you!

Call: 0488 661 940 Email: sandams1@bigpond.com

Open Thursday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm

Old Fire Station, 151 Avon Tce YORK 9641 1665 info@barclaybooks.com.au barclaybooks.com.au

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Shade Sails & Café Blinds Roll Tarps, Tonneau Covers and Canopies Truck, Ute, Tractor Seat Repairs Car, Boat and Furniture upholstery Sound proofing

GIVE US A CALL! 0488 661 940

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Dental Services Include:        

General Dentistry Fillings Worn teeth Mouthguards Wisdom Tooth removal Crown & Bridge work Teeth Whitening Smile assessment and Cosmetic dentistry

APPOINTMENTS Dr John Cobley is available at the Corrigin Dental Surgery every:

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY (Narembeen on Thursday and Friday)

Please call Deb at the surgery for further information and to book an appointment time.

(Phone is attended Monday to Friday during office hours).

9063 2323 HICAPS services available to claim from your private health fund at time of treatment.

AFTER HOURS & EMERGENCY 0419 987 397 PAGE 14

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

PL 6411 GF 007835

Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

HILTON BARR TRANSPORT For all your bulk transport needs. Contact HILTON on 0428 451 391 (all hours) WE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS, KEEPING YOUR MONEY IN OUR COMMUNITY

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LOOSE STITCHES FAN Another story about Loose Stitches.

I have finished my very, very large quilt. Even Sam said it was large. All I have to do now is to put the binding on it and then it will be finished. Hooray!

Not sure what I am going to do next year but it will definitely be something much smaller.

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PREMIERS IN WOOL HANDLING Rob Thorn 0438 364 920    

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Office: 9494 2967

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Fax: 9494 1367

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

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

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PO Box 744 York WA 6302 Email: pameladawson@bigpond.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DawsonsConcrete

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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT From the Quairading CRC 17/18 Annual Report

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t gives me great pleasure to present our 17/18 Annual Report for your perusal, after both a challenging and rewarding year.

In August 2017 the first budget of the McGowan government showed a 38.5% cut to the CRC program from 1/7/19 in the forward estimates. This came after our newly awarded 3 year contracts were cut to 18 months with an option (for the government) to extend a further 15 months, after the findings of a review into the function and location of the CRC program.

Much water has passed under the bridge since then with our community showing great support of our CRC, the CRC Network gaining a stronger identity and an improved appreciation at all levels of government of the important role of place based, grass root, community led organisations in creating strong local communities.

I’d like to acknowledge the unwaivering support of our CRC staff, committee, community and clients along with the Shire of Quairading, Wheatbelt Business Network, Linkwest, DPIRD staff and other entities during this uncertain time.

Despite the unrest, our CRC team carried on in their usual professional, considered manner and continued to deliver quality events, activities, workshops and support to our community and businesses, as well as being involved in training and collaboration themselves. Without bias, I can confidently say that our CRC and CRC team is highly regarded across the district, network and beyond.

even more to our community with her efficient, caring and patient manner.

Also joining us was Melanie Mills in a job share role, in order for Sharon to reduce her load. A fresh pair of eyes overlooking our still new-ish change to Xero has been very beneficial, with a few tweaks to the system and this year’s financial audit finding very few issues.

Our annual lock-in day for staff and committee continues to be very worthwhile, providing the opportunity for brain storming, planning, reviewing, discussing and sharing.

The nurturing of relationships with stakeholders, partners and clients along with the willingness to go the extra mile by our team (capably led by our coordinator Jill) when it comes to providing a high level of service, including quality catering, never ceases to amaze me. Thank you all for continually caring and striving. It is of benefit to not only our CRC, but also our ‘backyard’ we call Quairading.

Going forward I believe our challenges include ensuring that we do not assume knowledge of us and what we do and grasping opportunities for alternative revenue streams, both of which will ensure our ongoing value and sustainability.

Next year we turn 21 – a milestone certainly worth celebrating. I look forward to all the year has to offer and sincerely thank our whole CRC team for their passion, time and effort during this last 12 months.

Jo Hayes | Chairperson Quairading Community Resource Centre

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Loose Stitches ‘Twas the night before Christmas and the quilts were not made, the threads are all tangled, the cookies delayed. The stockings weren’t hung, the pantry bare. The poor Weary quilter, was tearing her hair. Stacks of fat quarters, tipped over in streams. Visions of Log Cabins, had turned into dreams.

When what to her wondering eyes should appear, but a bus full of quilters with all of their gear. They went straight to work with just a few mutters, sorting and stitching and brandishing cutters. The patterns emerged from all of the clutter, like magic the fabrics arranged in a flutter. Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese & Bear Tracks each quilt was a beauty, even the backs. Her house how it twinkled, her quilts how they glowed, the cookies were baking, the stockings were sewed. Their work was all done, so they folded their frames, and packed up their needles, without giving their names.

They boarded the bus and checked the next address.

More quilts to be made, another quilter in distress.

She heard one voice echo, as they drove out of sight, Happy Quilting to all and to all good night.

Author Unknown Thank you to all our wonderful customers for choosing Loose Stitches as their favourite Patchwork and Quilting shop. We wish you all a fantastic Christmas and happy and safe New year celebrating with family and friends.

Sarah, Sharon, Rocky and Robyn

DON’T FORGET There are still many last minute gift ideas in store!

Already 2019... is building up to be a very busy year, with some very exciting new projects and beautiful new fabrics. Keep an eye on your email inbox for our next newsletter for all the details.

Loose Stitches is closing 4pm Friday 21st December and re-opening 9am Tuesday 5th February 2019

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And the winner is …….Michaela Stone.

Congratulations. Thank you Leanne for making and donating this amazing Sewing Machine Christmas Cake. Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket we raised $230 and have sent a cheque off to Breast Cancer on your behalf

CALL: 9645 1806

Patchwork & Sewing Supplies

EMAIL: loosestitches@hotmail.com

37 Heal Street, Quairading WA 6383

WEBSITE: www.loosestitches.com.au

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QUAIRADING COMMUNITY PARK Progress update!

Talk of a playground in town has been on the agenda for several years now but have you ever thought of how many moving pieces it takes to build one?! I have at least nine different folders full of brochures and booklets and ideas.

Thanks to everyone who filled in the online survey back in May 2018. From the interested respondents, a Focus Group of approximately 20 community members met in June provided initial ideas and direction for the project. There’s been additional consultation with Murphy Street and Little Joey’s Playgroups and students at Quairading District High School to develop our list of preferred play equipment to cater for different ages and stages. All of this has helped me to develop the draft concept and design as pictured below.

The proposed site for the playground is on the north side of Parker Street between the CRC and Vintage Club. The recreation area will then extend south to include the Reserve towards Harris and MacDonald Streets.

The wish list of included items includes: 1.

Solid roof picnic shelter with double plate electric BBQ, picnic tables and lighting 2.

Ablution block with universal access, hand basin, lighting and baby change table 3.

Large lawn area and attractive yet hardy landscape plantings 4.

Play equipment including a flying fox, 6m climbing tower, outdoor trampoline, basket swings and junior swings, sand play fort, water play area as well as a tunnel and slide. We will also include a climbing rock with proceeds from the upcoming CRC Back to School Quiz Night (thanks CRC!) 5.

Playground mulch is proposed as the non-compacting soft fall medium with concrete to provide allweather access from the carpark across to the toilet block.

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Mountain bike pump track with challenging jumps and bumps to cycle around 7.

Some sheltered seating and walk trails around the Town Dam and Wildlife Reserve I, along with our Works Manager Allan Rourke and Head Gardener Steve Thomas have been working hard to gather all the suppliers and costings together for Council to consider and endorse the final concept at their next meeting. This will then form the basis of developing external funding applications (4-month assessment timeframe) and inform the Shire’s 2019/20 Budget process.

Final design depends on the budget we have available but we are aiming to begin construction by July 2019.

We’ll be calling on our community to roll up their sleeves and get involved with a busy-bee or two at some point—stay tuned!

Sarah Caporn, Project Leader

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February 2019 An Open Morning and a First Aid Course!

Firstly, thank you to those who attended our ‘Open Morning’ on 5 th December. We hope that you enjoyed Janet’s presentation on what to do in the event of a snake bite. If you were unable to attend, we hope that you find the First Aid Snake Bite Fact Sheet overleaf to be of interest.

Our next Open Morning will be held on Wednesday 6 th February 2019.

As the planning process for this day is still in progress, we will advise planned presentation for this day through the Passion Sheet during December and January. If there are any first aid areas you believe may be of interest or value please feel free to share your thoughts by contacting the Sub Centre at: qdgsubcentre@westnet.com.au As well as our ‘Open Morning’ in February 2019, Quairading St Johns Sub Centre are also offering our community the opportunity to participate in and complete the ‘HLTAID003 Provide First Aid’ Course.

For further information regarding enrolment, please see the flyer opposite. .

Finally, the Quairading St Johns Sub Centre wish all in our community a very relaxing and, most importantly, a very safe Christmas and New Year.

SHIRE OF QUAIRADING Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 Cat Act 2011 Local Government Act 1995 Proposed Animals, Environment and Nuisance Amendment Local Law 2019 The Shire of Quairading proposes to make a local law to amend the Shire of Quairading Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2017.

The purpose of the proposed Animals, Environment and Nuisance Amendment Local Law 2019 is to provide for the regulation, control and management of animals and the prevention of environmental damage and nuisances within the District.

The effect of the proposed Animals, Environment and Nuisance Amendment Local Law 2019 is to establish the requirements with which any person keeping animals, or undertaking activities that have the potential to impact the environment or create nuisance, must comply.

Copies of the proposed local law may be obtained from the Shire’s website, www.quairading.wa.gov.au or inspected at the Administration Centre, Jennaberring Road, Quairading, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Submissions regarding each proposed Local Law may be made to: Chief Executive Officer Shire of Quairading PO Box 38 QUAIRADING WA 6383 Submissions are to be received by the Shire of Quairading by 4:30pm on 1st February 2019.

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LOOK OUT FOR SSSSSNAKES! Snakes are on the move and will be looking for food and warmth from their winter hiding spots.

Snakes generally avoid humans if they can but people should take some basic precautions especially if they are involved in activities that may increase their chances of an encounter with snakes.

The two types of snakes that are predominantly around Quairading are the Western Brown (gwardar) and the Mulga (brown). It is a comfort to know that the Quairading Hospital have antivenom on hand.

Helpful websites to find out more information are: https://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/whats-happening/news/healthy-environments/its-snake-season http://wheatbeltlocal.com.au/tips-and-advice-for-staying-safe-around-snakes/

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LADY WITH A BIG HEART RETIRES Lovely Lizzie Taylor

Mrs Taylor, here are a few words from Bus 7.

Phoebe – Always happy and caring

Xavier – Smiling and caring

Prue – I just loved the way Mrs Taylor greeted us Aahlia – Mrs Taylor is beautiful inside and out in the morning. I looked forward to it every day. and very generous.

Lachy - Fun

Shelby – She’s the best bus driver and outgoing.

Emma - Kind

Trey – Mrs Taylor is always joyful.

Charlie – Lovely lady

Violet – She’s pretty!

Charlotte – Kind, considerate and amazing!

Renee – Liz is very trustworthy and will be

Megan – I knew I could always trust Mrs Taylor to dearly missed. get us to school on time.

Leith – Thanks for taking care of us on the bus.

Sheldon – She’s nice and deals with the

Ruby – Thank you Mrs Taylor. I will miss you very

problems (tells off the noisy kids).

much but I might see you in the holidays.

Amber – Mrs Taylor is wonderful.

Duncan Family - Thanks Liz for being a part of

Lochie – Bright and bubbly

our everyday lives. We will miss your smile in the

Keeley – Mrs Taylor always went above and

morning and hope you enjoy your retirement and

beyond to put a smile on our faces every day.

maybe a sleep in!

Tilda – Nice, friendly, kind and she is the best

Kelli – She’s such a beautiful person and was the

bus driver!

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MAIN ROADS UPDATE Quairading-York Road Works Works are currently underway on a 7 km section of the Quairading York Road between Jacobs Well Road and Dulbelling North Road.

The road surface is currently unsealed and traffic management is in place. Main Roads are planning to complete sealing works prior to Christmas and we appreciate your patience during this period.

For further information call Main Roads on 138 138.

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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.

Call us for Seed Cleaning Appointments: G r a ha m : 9 6 4 5 11 0 4

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WA SENIORS WEEK 2018: SPRING HIGH TEA

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n celebration of Seniors Week the Quairading CRC held a first-rate, fancy afternoon High Tea back in November this year. It really was a great afternoon by all accounts, attended well by our wise and treasured senior community members.

Our local police officers John & Deb were our guest speakers; they guided an interactive and crowd-pleasing Q & A session. Our local choir, Bel Canto, led some delightful sing-a-longs and the Quairading CRC staff and committee got busy in their kitchens and whipped up all of the gourmet finger foods that were so regally displayed on the elegant high tea ware supplied by NovelTea. I cannot stress enough how appreciative the Quairading CRC is to all of the people that contributed to the smooth running of the day, as well as to the fineness of the dĂŠcor and arrangements. Thank you again to all of the following people: Sergeant John Hancock & Senior Constable Deb Andrews, Mel Point-et and Sandy Briggs for helping with set up and pack down, Bel Canto Choir, Quairading Creative Arts Society & Quairading Gym for graciously sharing the Arts Space with us, Shire of Quairading for letting us cut roses from the Town Hall Gardens, QARRAS for lending and setting up their PA system and most of all thank you to everyone that came along and further brightened the event in their spring attire.

The mammoth load of fine china and crystal that had to be hand washed and carefully repacked the next day was all totally worth it! We hope you all thoroughly enjoyed yourselves and we now look forward to our retirement more than ever!

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

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SHARE THE DIGNITY #itsinthebag

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repare yourselves to feel awash with joy and love and all the good feels.

Almost immediately after the Quairading CRC announced that we had registered as a collection point for the Share the Dignity #itsinthebag Christmas appeal, we had donations flooding through the door.

the call out on our social media accounts, rounded up donations and drove them over to us.

In the end we were able to contribute 50 very pregnant looking bags from our little slice of the Wheatbelt. We can be proud of the generosity shown and know that kindness breeds kindness.

The idea behind this appeal is fairly simple; try to ensure that more girls and women are afforded dignity through This particular drive has now closed but receiving the essential items they need, and, please check out Share the Dignity’s website if within your means, some luxuries too. as they run other campaigns throughout the year: www.sharethedignity.com.au/ First of all, you choose a handbag in good christmas-charity/ condition that you no longer use. Then, fill it with items that would make a woman feel special, pop in a thoughtful note or Christmas card and show her someone cares. Show her that she matters because everyone deserves to feel that way. You have the power to make life better for a woman or girl experiencing homelessness, domestic violence or poverty this Christmas.

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Congratulation to all recipients of awards at the Awards Day on Tuesday 12th December YEAR 1 Academic Award - Emma Berry YEAR 1 Class Award - Anthony Hippisley YEAR 2 Academic Award - Ella Hathaway YEAR 2/3 Class Award - Mia Harris YEAR 3 Academic Award - Pia Caporn Primary Language Award - Pia Caporn ART Award - Chloe Anderson MUSIC Award - Ella Hathaway YEAR 4 Academic Award - Matilda Gelmi YEAR 4/5 Class Award - Jack Hughes ART Award - Andrew Hippisley MUSIC Award - Matilda Gelmi YEAR 5 Academic Award - Stella Squiers YEAR 5/6 Class Award - Nadia Mills YEAR 6 Academic Award - Bronte Kerr ART Award - Nadia Mills Woodside/Scitech Science Award - Nyssa Scheffler-Russell - Rueben Hayden WG Fisher Memorial Primary Music Award - Bronte Kerr Masonic Lodge Young Citizen Award - Leith Duncan Primary Physical Education Award - Steven Hayden YEAR 7/8 Academic Award - William Hughes YEAR 7/8 Class Award - Adam Cosgrove YEAR 9 Academic Award - Valerie Hayden Year 9/10 Class Award—Jaylene George Secondary Art Award - Valerie Hayden Secondary Home Economics Award - Valerie Hayden Secondary Design and Technology - Valerie Hayden Secondary Physical Education - William Hughes Moorditj Boodjar Environment Award - Adam Cosgrove Sir Charles Court Award – Year 7-10 - Aahlia Faltyn Masonic Lodge Young Citizen Award - Aahlia Faltyn WG Fisher Memorial Primary Music Award - Danika Squiers Curtain Raisers Scholarship - Danika Squiers Encouragement Award - Jaylene George Secondary All-Rounder - Axel Soborg

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Announcement of 2019 Student Council Aahlia Faltyn - School Captain Aimee Brose Brock MacDonald Nyssa Scheffler-Russell Jack Hughes Aaron Schultz RED: Adam Cosgrove and Jorja Squiers BLUE: Steven Hayden and Macey Dall GREEN: Shelby Faltyn and Nadia Mills

Congratulations to all Student Councillors and Faction Captains for 2019.

A few photos from some of the presentations and performance throughout the morning. For more photos, check out our Facebook page! Just search Quairading District High School on Facebook.

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Guest speaker Axel Soborg spoke about his experience of being a Rotary Exchange Student and introduced us to his life in Denmark.

He has had a wonderful stay in the Wheatbelt and will move to Perth after Christmas for the remainder of his time in Australia

The Kindy/Pre-primary students had a lovely class party on Monday 10th December, including a special visit from Santa! We were all very excited to see him!

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Congratulations to our Year 10 Graduating Students They celebrated with staff and their families over a delicious lunch at the Golden Grain Café.

Jaylene George Bailey McGinniss Braeden Lawrence Axel Soborg Megan Van Nieuwenhuyzen

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MY WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE QUAIRADING CRC Written by Jaylene George

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rom the 3rd to the 7th of December 2018 I have been doing my work experience here at the Quairading CRC, it has been a different experience. At most of the time I was at the front desk with Tamara. Tamara showed me how she runs the front desk, and what she does every day at the CRC. On my first day I didn’t know what to expect, I got dropped off by my mum just before 9 o’clock. When I stepped in the door, Tamara showed me what to do in the mornings, like open the doors and the curtains in all the rooms. Tamara explained how to work the computer out the front desk and where every thing is, so when a customer comes in and they want a phone book, a calendar or even just want something printed, she showed me how to do it. Because it was quiet she asked me if I wanted to make some phone books, I said “sure”, so when the paper finished printing all the pages for the phone book, we went in the little room right behind the front desk. She told me how much paper goes in each book, and how they make the book.

I got though half then I had a lunch break, when I got back I started to finish the rest of the books. It took me about 30-35 minute to finish, then I had to cut off the rough edges with this big cutting machine called a guillotine. Just as I finished cutting all the rough edges off the phone books, it turned 3 o’clock and that is when I finish. Tamara said “it time that you finish so you can go” and I went.

we had to check and add the information in the Passion Sheet, as soon as it got to the deadline time, we had to check the dates on each notice because the order all the information goes in, is by the dates.

We worked on the Passion Sheet until 10:30am because the dead line for the information to come in is 10am, so we had to type what they emailed into the Passion Sheet.

When we finished we printed enough sheets to go the businesses around town, and waited for Mr Mellor to On the 4th of December I didn’t work at the CRC, I went pick them up and deliver them for us. After Mr Mellor on a trip with the police for the Youth Councils to Bruce took the Passion Sheets we added the passion sheet to Rock. the CRC website. After my lunch break, Jill showed me how to edit the Quairading CRC website and add some So on the second day I worked at the CRC, on the 5th of buttons under the Banksia Bulletin, so it is a quicker December, I put up and decorated the Christmas tree. way to get the old editions from the issuu website.

Tamara was deciding where to put the tree, she moved it to different spots seeing where it could look good.

On the 7th of December, the last day of my work When she decided where to put it, I began to wrap the experience was really fun because we made videos Christmas lights around the tree and then covered the advertising the products in all the businesses in town, tree with different coloured baubles. Then I placed so you don’t have to go out of town to do Christmas rope with letters saying MERRY CHRISTMAS in the shopping, everything you need is here in town. middle, and for the last touch I added the star on the top.

It was me, Jill, Kate and Tarnya. The businesses we went to were, the IGA, Chemist, Loose Stitches, Hair After this I got to use the printer and change an A4 page Dress Studio, Landmark, Café, Post Office, Club, Tyre to an A3 page full of photos from Instagram that the and Batteries, Primaries, Pub, Ag Implements, BP and community has posted. Then I cut them all out, and the Smash Repairs. These are the places we filmed at made more space on the pin up board and pined the for the video. When we got back from visiting all these photos up. \For the rest of the day, I helped Tamara companies, I started writing this. with what she was doing.

It has been a fun week doing work experience here at On the 6th of December, it was the Passion Sheet day. the CRC, I really enjoyed it.

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MY YEAR WITHOUT CLOTHES SHOPPING Written by Tamara Spark

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ome of you may recall way back in the first edition of the Banksia Bulletin for 2018 I pledged to abstain from shopping for one year, well by the time this goes to print I will have but 12 days more to endure of my self-imposed ban.

All of this and I still managed an overseas holiday and bought a new car. I think there is room for further tightening but overall I’m content with the results.

I absolutely intend to keep my material purchases in check going into 2019 and have I’ll get right to it and start off by admitting my set a big travel goal for 2020 to further slips…I may have bought a few pairs of shoes, motivate me to stay on the straight and a few hand bags and a couple of hats while on narrow… BUT come January 1, 2019 there will holiday overseas BUT if you look a little closer be a celebratory shopping break to this fashion at the fine print of the iron clad imaginary fast! There is possibly already an online contract I had drawn up, I had foreseen this shopping cart full and waiting for me to press and cleverly added in a loophole clause for “purchase”. just such an occurrence as an overseas holiday.

Normally I don’t go along with New Year’s resolutions but this 365 day long foray has One of my biggest tests was trying on all the been a great personal success (that I’m happy amazing pieces that Ms Demeanour Boutique to see the back of). Finances now looking brought to the Quairading Ag Show this year modestly healthy I can turn my attention to and then not making a single purchase! I am another area of my life. I had a pretty serious proud to say that (while on Australian soil) I shopping addiction so it was really in my best bought no new clothes that were not interests to make some changes; I do still necessary sport items or underwear. This highly recommend anyone to give it a go meant I recycled and re-wore outfits for though, even if it’s just for six months. special occasions. I had a hand me down altered and loved the difference this made so much that it has motivated me to attempt to learn a new skill, clothes tailoring. If anyone else is keen to learn these skills let me know, maybe with numbers we can bully one of the pros at Loose Stitches to hold some classes?

Initially, I was really disappointed that even after a few months I couldn’t notice a significant improvement to my finances; it’s hard to stay on track when there are, seemingly, no tangible benefits. Now though, as I near the finish line and reflect on my year of retail restriction, I’m aware that I no longer have any credit card debt, I’ve made a significant dent on a lingering personal loan, and I am sort of, kind of, almost sticking to a proper budget.

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Noongar Cultural Corner A monthly article produced in collaboration with local Noongar representatives and Noongar cultural organisations.

Calling all local Noongar artists here is your chance to win $10000 cash. Comp closes 4th of February 2019. https://www.naidoc.org.au/getinvolved/national-naidoc-poster -competition-entry-form-2019

Reconciliation Action Plan Committee Next meeting Wednesday 6th of February 2019 at the Quairading CRC at 10am.

We will be hosting Aboriginal Health Support Team (ITC Program).

They can help with…

•Medical specialists •Health referrals •Transport •Accommodation

•Mobility aids •Medical footwear •Prescription glasses •Medical Equipment

•Telehealth •Webster packs •Breathing equipment

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

DIGGING DOCKER Ray & Stephen   

4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post Hole Digger

Phone: 9645 0116 Mobile: 0407 755 239

SHIRE OF QUAIRADING

Electrical & Air Conditioning Services Contact John Greenwood for all your Domestic and Commercial Electrical requirements.

Call: 0448 371 760 Lic No: EC11850

Richard Kovac & Robyn Kovac Hydraulics Sales & Services 21 Westral Street (PO Box 30) Bruce Rock WA 6418 Richard: 0427 851 870 Robyn: 0400 552 141 Fax: 9061 1194 Email: rdkovac@bigpond.net.au PAGE 48

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JANUARY 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

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, Reggie 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

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 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

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, Kody Anderson Stephanie Edmands, Natasha Stone Mirika Winmar Thomas Warren

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ANGLICAN CHURCH (St Faith’s) Harris Street Alternate venues for combined Services for the month of January with St Faiths Anglican Church and the Uniting Church.

Sunday 6 January at 9am: Morning Prayer combined Service with Uniting Church at St Faiths Sunday 13 January at 10:30am: Combined Service with Uniting Church at the Uniting Church Sunday 20 January at 9am: Combined Service with Uniting Church at St faiths and HC with Revd.

Keith Wheeler.

Sunday 27 January at 10:30am: Combined Service at the Uniting Church Sunday 3 February at 9am: Morning Prayer (Epiphany 4) Sunday 10 February at 9am: Morning Prayer (Epiphany 5) Sunday 17 February at 9am: Holly Communion Service with Revd. Keith Wheeler Sunday 24 February at 9am: Morning Prayer All combined Services will be followed by bring and share morning tea at St Faiths, and bring and share lunch at the Uniting Church. Please see weekly Passion Sheet for any changes or additions For more info contact: David Whyte: 9645 0170 or

Dorothy Hayes: 9645 1620 or

Arthur West: 9645 0081

UNITING CHURCH Coraling Street Christmas Celebration Saviour of the nations, come, known as Virgin Mary's son.

God amazes all the earth by the wonder of your birth.

No man's seed, no human plan, made the Word of God a man. but the Holy Spirit's power gave the womb its fruit, its flower.

Mary, when the time had come as a virgin bore her son, in her body was his place where God set his throne of grace.

From your manger new light beams, through the night your glory streams.

Darkness cannot dim your light; faith keeps shining, always bright.

Praise to God the father sing, praise to God the Son, our king. praise to God the Spirit be now and through eternity. (Martin Luther).

Sunday December 23rd, Service of Carols 10.30am Flowers - K Tiemens.

Christmas Eve. Join Anglicans 6.30pm Sunday December 30th. Service by Christmas Bowl. 10.30am. Flowers- Volunteer January 6th Join Anglicans at 9.00am' January 13th Uniting Church 10.30am. Flowers- D.Rogers.

January 20th Join Anglicans at 9.00am.

January 27th Uniting Church 10.30am. Rev. L. Atkins. Fowers - B. Stacey Services every Sunday in February at 10:30am.

Pease see Passion Sheet for final details or tel 96450081.

We wish every one a very happy Christmas and a very successful New Year.

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(St Francis Xavier)

Heggerty Street

DATE

Sunday 6 January

Saturday 12 January

Sunday 20 January

6pm

Saturday 26 January

TIME

8am

10am

6pm

READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

B. HOLBROOK

DATE

Sunday 3 February

Saturday 9 February

Sunday 17 February

Saturday 23 February

TIME

8am

6pm

10am

6pm

READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

B. HOLBROOK

C. GIMBEL D. WOOD

J. O’HARE

J. O’HARE L. TAYLOR

P.WELLS

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

Christmas Mass: Monday 24 December at 6pm.

‘Father Darek and Parishioners wish everyone peace and joy at Christmas and New Year.’

Feast Days during January 2019 1st: Octave of Nativity of the Lord 6th: The Epiphany of the Lord 13th: Baptism of the Lord 17th: St Anthony 25th: Conversion of Paul, the Apostle 26th: Australia Day

28th: St Thomas Aquinas 31st: St John Bosco Feast Days during February 2019 2nd: The Presentation of the Lord 11th: Our Lady of Lourdes 22nd: The Chair of St Peter, The Apostle

MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER - JANUARY 2019 MONDAY

TUESDAY st

WEDNESDAY nd

THURSDAY rd

FRIDAY th

SATURDAY

1 S. Stone

2 G. Eyre

3 J. Hards

4 J&B Bartlett

5th V. Flanigan

7th J. Hards

8th I. Osborne

9th J&B Bartlett

10th D. Wilson

11th P. Fairhead

12th V. Hayes

14th S. Stone

15th L. Mills

16th P. Fairhead

17th S. Anderson

18th E. Atkinson

19th T. Flanigan

21st J&B Bartlett 28th Hospital

22nd P. Fairhead 29th E. Atkinson

23rd I. Osborne 30th G. Eyre

24th J&B Bartlett 31st P. Fairhead

25th I. Osborne

26th V. Hayes

EMERGENCY DRIVERS: Ivy Osborne (0429 799 853) 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 9645 2222

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WARRIOR WELLBEING Sun Safety…looking after your skin!

Us West Aussies love nothing more than getting outdoors and enjoying the abundance of sunshine that lathers our great state. A small amount of incidental exposure to sunlight, around a few minutes each day, is actually important for maintaining adequate levels of Vitamin D needed for strong bones, muscles and overall good health. Too much exposure however, places us at great risk of damage from Ultra Violet ‘UV’ radiation which potentially could lead to the development of skin cancer.

We need to get the balance right!

head and neck. They don’t usually spread far but if left can result in facial and body disfigurement. The next most common is the Squamous Cell Carcinoma often found on the lips, ears and scalp. These grow quicker and if left can potentially spread into the lymph nodes of the neck and then to other parts of the body.

The last and most dangerous type is the Melanoma which accounts for about one to two percent of all skin cancers. It can be found anywhere on the body but is mainly on the upper back of men and lower legs of Australia has one of the women. It is an aggressive highest rates of skin cancer in type and if left untreated can the world mainly due to our spread quickly to other parts very high UV levels. of the body and potentially According to the Cancer be fatal! It was estimated Council of WA, at least two in that this year alone there will every three people will be over 14,000 new cases develop some type of skin nationally of Melanoma skin cancer before they reach the cancer detected, with over age of 70.

8,500 of those men.

Of the three main types of skin cancer most of these people will develop a Basal Cell Carcinoma which is usually a small, slow growing abnormal growth found mainly on the upper body,

if we are involved in outdoor work! It’s important to remember that the UV levels can still be high even on a cool and cloudy day.

Following these simple tips will get us well on the way to being sun safe ...     

Cover up with appropriate clothes Use sun screen (don’t forget to reapply often) Wear a hat (the broader the better) Seek out shade Wear sunnies to protect your eyes

Early detection is always the key. Check your skin regularly all over for any unusual spots or growths (get your partner to help!). You can visit the Cancer Council of WA website for information about what exactly to look for and don’t hesitate to get anything of concern looked at by your doctor. An annual skin check with your GP or at a By spending more time in the reputable skin clinic is also a sun, we inevitably place good way to keep track of ourselves at an increased risk any changes or of skin damage and potential developments. skin cancer. Taking measures to be sun safe should be part of our daily routine especially

From Brenden and the Team from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative Delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc) Address: PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au Website: www.regionalmenshealth.com.au PAGE 54

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