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THE PASSION SHEET
In Loving Memory of Eric George Swithenbank 25/05/32 – 15/12/23
FOR SALE
Pure bred ragdoll Chocolate point kittens for sale. 3 boys. 1 girl. Home phone - 9645 1195 Phone Michelle - 0488 675 703
FOR SALE $229,000 33 McLennan St, Quairading. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Can be viewed on realestate.com.au Contact Trish for viewing 0435 318 378
Dad’s family appreciate the kindness and support shown to them, through expressions of sympathy and attendance at his funeral. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
Quairading Medical Practice
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Dr Sing Jack Yap MBBS, FRACGP, DIP DERM DCH PRACTICE HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:30am—12:00pm VISITING PROFESSIONALS Female GP Dr Ellie Brusasco Dietitian & Diabetes Educator Laura Nairn Psychologist Carol Deppe Podiatrist Rachel Mitchell Audiologist Michael Segal OTHER SERVICES OFFERED • Health Assessments • Skin Checks • Flu Clinics • Immunisations/Vaccinations • Diabetes Management • Pathology • Preventative Medicine • Chronic Illness Care Plans • Antenatal Care • Health Checks/Medical Reports • PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications • Iron infusions • Skin cancer removal procedures
19 Harris Street PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: 9645 1210 FAX: 9645 1066
Visiting Specialists February 2024 Dr Ellie Brusasco Women’s Health Professional February 12th & 13th Rachel Mitchell Podiatrist February 2nd & 16th Laura Dietician and Diabetes Educator February 5th Carol Deppe Clinical phycologist February 7th & 21st Michael Segal Audiologist February 6th
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Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Warrior Wellbeing Article When a new year comes around it gives us a chance to focus on ourselves, our drinking habits and the importance of a healthy balanced lifestyle. Speaking with a group of blokes about this, I asked them to have a think about their attitudes towards drinking which one bloke replied, “I just love the taste”. This is a fair enough response, and it’s also the same problem I have with my kids, who love ice cream and chocolate, but trying to teach them that you don’t have it every day takes effort. The fact that going alcohol-free for a month is seen as a challenge for many, highlights just how prevalent alcohol use is in Australia. Alcohol is our most widely used and most accepted drug, and over time it has formed part of our Aussie culture and identity. Its use and associations are many, including advertising, sport, social occasions, celebrations and within the workplace culture. Peer pressure does not only happen to teenagers! Think of the last time you were encouraged to have a drink when you were not planning to. As Joe E. Lewis once quoted “I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink”. There seems to be an underlying normalisation, glamorisation and justification for drinking which is also present in pop-culture, movies (The Hangover) and social media (my friend who posts ‘its beer o’clock’). Now I am not saying I’m a shining light leading by example when it comes to abstaining from having a drink, my arm is often twisted a bit too easily. We should all take the chance to have a think about our own individual drinking habits, behaviours and attitudes: • What example do I set when I drink? • How often/how much am I drinking? • Is it to relax? • Is it to cope or deal with stress? • Is it habitual or has it become a dependency? For those who do enjoy a night out, here are a few points to help reduce unhealthy drinking behaviours: • What mood/state of mind am I in before I drink? Alcohol is a depressant but can also enhance negative behaviours i.e. anger, aggression and reckless risk taking; • What sort of situation/crowd am I drinking with? Personal safety is up to us! Am I with people I know and trust in a safe environment or am I out with random individuals in a public space? • Self-regulate by knowing your limits and plan ahead. Organise a designated driver, take a swag, don’t risk it! • Harm minimisation could involve having a decent meal before going out, serve finger food at parties and remember alcohol dehydrates so drink water before, during and after drinking alcohol; • Having alcohol-free days is important. At least 2-3 days per week will show two benefits: 1, I can go without a drink, and 2, regenerative effects on the liver (along with many other health benefits). I recently saw a creative post showing a picture of our political leaders with the caption No matter who wins they will not fix your life, better plan on doing it yourself. Like a lot of things in life and especially alcohol, we can’t expect governments and multimillion dollar ad campaigns to reduce the risk, control our use and fix alcohol related problems. Moderation, awareness, responsibility, and balance is the key to our alcohol use.
NYT Connections! Find groups of four items that share something in common. EG Types of Fish: Bass, Flounder, Salmon Trout. FIRE ___: Ant, Drill, Island, Opal. Categories will always be more specific than “5 letter words” , “Names” or “Verbs”. Here’s an example, or you can play a new puzzle every day online. Just Google “NYT Connections”.
________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ANSWERS: ___ Letter: CHAIN, COVER, LOVE, SCARLETT. Foremost: MAIN, PARAMOUNT, PRIME, SUPREME. Show off: GRANDSTAND, PEACOCK, POSTURE, STRUT. Colours in Brazil’s Flga: BLUE, GREEN, WHITE, YELLOW.
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Worship In February, Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
There was a time when PRETZELS were eaten only during Lent. They appeared each year on Ash Wednesday and
disappeared on Good Friday. The tradition goes back to the fifth century. The pretzels were made in the shape of two arms crossed in prayer. In Latin, the pretzel is called bracellae, meaning “little arms”. The word bracellae became the German bretzel and pretzel. As early Christians refrained from eating dairy products during Lent, they consumed the last of their dairy products by making PANCAKES on the Tuesday before. Pretzels were made of flour, salt, and water, and had a special meaning: the simplicity of water, salt, and flour suggested commitment and attention, and not least, prayer. A pretzel for Lent might keep us sober, committed, and attentive. (University of Dayton) Sunday, 4th February Sunday, 11th February Wednesday, 14th February
9.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m. 5.30 p.m.
Saturday, 17th February
5.30 p.m.
Sunday, 25th February
9.00 a.m.
Service Times
Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Eucharist Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Morning Prayer Ash Wednesday with Imposition of Ashes and Pancakes Service honouring the Harvest & Praying for the School Year Second Sunday in Lent - Morning Prayer
Honouring our District High School and the recent Harvest – At the Service on the 17th February prayers will be offered in thanksgiving for the recent harvest and for the ongoing life and contribution of the Quairading District High School. Anyone with an association with any of the Schools is welcome to attend as are all farmers and those in agricultural pursuits. The Season of Lent, the season in preparation for Easter commences with Ash Wednesday. The day before, Shrove Tuesday, is better known as Pancake Tuesday. You are welcome to bring along your favourite pancakes to share, before or after the services: do you prefer pancakes with lemon or sugar, strawberries and cream, or nutella? During Lent in mediaeval times, pretzels made of flour water and salt, and configured as the arms of someone praying, were the favoured food. “Surprising Hope” is an online Lenten Study by Common Grace and can be found at https:// www.commongrace.org.au/surprising_hope It may be of interest to some. Being Christian: Lenten Book Club, St Faith’s Church, Quairading, 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. on Saturdays, 24 th February, 2nd, 9th & 16th March. Foundation Day, Christ Church Grammar School: In association with Christ Church Grammar School a service for its Foundation Day will take place on Monday, 5th February at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, York.
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Uniting Church No February notice received.
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