The Passion Sheet • Quairading’s official newsletter since 1968•

Thursday February 2nd 2017

Produced by the Quairading CRC Call: (08) 9645 0096

Email: quairading@crc.net.au Deadline: 10:00am each Thursday

In celebration of the Quairading Farmer’s Co-op turning 100, we’re going back to our roots and renaming the Qmunity Newsletter, as ‘The Passion Sheet’. When production began in 1968, it was called Percy’s Purple

Page, after the Co-op Secretary at the time Percy Glover. The original newsletter was created using a typewriter and stencil duplicator which gave the look of purple ink on white paper. It later became

affectionately known as the Purple Passion Sheet.

In November 2006, publishing duties were taken on by the Quairading Telecentre and thus the name was changed to Quairading Telecentre Newsletter. In 2008 the name changed once again to Quairading Qmunity

Newsletter at the suggestion of a few readers. Now, in February 2017, with the newsletter so often still being referred to as the passion sheet we’re embracing our history and bringing it back!

OUT & ABOUT THANK YOU: To all the Volunteers who contributed to the Christmas Street Party at the Oval. Yet another great event in Q/Town. Full report in next BB. Please give any suggestions to Cheryl 0427 450 127, I will pass on to Tourist & Tidy Town Committee. PARKER HOUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mrs Barbra Black has retired from this committee and is thanked and commended for her participation and dedication over many years, bringing wise and considered contributions to meetings and activities. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral service for the late Mr Clayton Travis Yarran, age 34, Son of Wayne (Oyzie), (deceased) and Lynette Yarran will be held on Friday 3rd February 2017 at 11am at the Quairading Town Hall. Any donations of food on the day will be muchly appreciated. To avoid losing your plates, please name them or use something disposable. COLLECT YOUR PLATES: Those who didn’t collect plates after Barb’s funeral, please pick them up from the CRC as soon as possible. LITTLE RAINMAKERS CHILD CARE CENTRE: Council has resolved to open the Little Rainmakers Child Care Centre a 4th day per week, being a Friday, for a 6 month trial period. The first Friday the Centre will be open is Friday 3rd February 2017. For all booking enquires please contact Judy Marsh at the Centre on 9645 0870 from the 24th January. OPERA IN THE PARK: Due to lack of staff availability, the Quairading CRC will not be screening the Opera in the Park this Saturday 4th Feb 2017. Check your digital tv channels, you may be lucky enough to get it from home! CWA QUAIRADING: The second hand clothing and accessories shop will re open Saturday 4th February 2017 at 10:30am. We have boxes of jeans and dress trousers which will be priced for a quick sale. If you don’t wear jeans how about trying your hand at making a denim bag or quilt!? OFFICAL SWIMMING POOL OPENING: All members of the community are warmly welcomed to attend the opening of the refurbished Swimming Pool on Saturday 4th February 2017 at 12 noon by the Honourable Mia Davies MLA, Minister of Sport and Local Member.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BUILDING UPGRADE OPENING: Saturday 4th February at 2.30pm. Everyone is invited to join us. Please RSVP for catering purposes. RSVP to 0427 457 034 ASAP. FAREWELL INVITATION: Shane and Jasmin warmly invite everyone to join them for a farewell drink at the club on Saturday 4th February from 6pm. WESTPAC MORNING TEA: Join the staff at Westpac Quairading on Wednesday 8th Feb at 9.30 for a customer appreciation day. CAKE DECORATING: New beginners classes starting on Tuesday morning 7th February, 9am – 12 or Wednesday evening 8th February 6pm – 8pm (please note time, amended from previous advert). For further details contact Mary Edmands 0427 451 371. QUAIRADING NOONGAR YORGAS GROUP: Starting up again on Tuesday 7th Feb 2017 at CWA Building on Parker Street Quairading at 11am until 2pm. Yorgas come along and join in. Yarning time about wellbeing, issues in the community and family. Craft, its time to be creative. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Supported by Avivo. Contact support worker– Annette Bennell on 0427 350 066. MENS HEALTH AWARENESS NIGHT: Friday 10th February at the Bowling Club. Scroungers bowls, followed by a hamburger and guest speakers. C.F.C. (Carlton) Ross Ditchburn and a rep. from Northam Regional Health will speak on men’s health (inc. prostate cancer, depression and general issues). Drinks available. If bowling, names in by 5pm, if not bowling around 7pm. LOOSE STITCHES: We will be closed until February 14th 2017. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE PROVIDE FIRST AID COURSE: To be held Saturday 18th February 2017 in Quairading. Please phone Northam SJA Office on 9621 1613 to register or phone Sacha 0427 457 034 with any queries. Cost is $160.00. All participants will receive a free first aid kit. APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS WORKSHOP: Has been re scheduled for the 1st and 2nd April 2017. Names to Rosemary Mills on 9645 0538 or Sharon Karas on 9237 8900.

RED CARD FOX SHOOT: There will be two fox shoots this year. The first is on 24th and 25th February with an official count at Chris Wells’ place at 12 noon on Sunday 25th February and a BBQ lunch. The second will be on 24th and 25th March with an official count at the Community Building on Sunday 26th March at 8.30am followed by the LCDC breakfast. Please register your teams with Chris Wells 0428 451 064 or cc.wells@bigpond.com or Rowlie Mellor 9645 1439 or rowlie@wn.com.au. INSIDE OUT PROJECT: Have you heard about the Inside Out Project? It’s a world-wide street art project, pasting massive portraits in public places. The Quairading CRC organised Geoff Hall to snap a heap of incredible photos at last year’s Community Christmas Party, the Co-op have given us permission to use their external western wall, the photos are currently being edited and printed and on Friday 3rd March, the photo posters will be going up! If you’re available to volunteer an hour or two to help us prep, measure and paste, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious sausage sizzle and a cold drink! Please let us (the CRC) know if you’d like to be involved and we’ll create a roster for the day. SWIMMING POOL INFO: Opening Hours 12noon to 7pm Wednesday to Monday inclusive. Early Morning Lap Swim Group 6am to 7am Monday, Thursday and Fridays. Normal Gate Entry Fees Apply. Season Passes are now available from the Shire Administration Office. Please phone 9645 2400 for Fees and Charges. DO YOU REMEMBER: The Quairading Website has received an email enquiry asking for any information regarding a John Thomas Lloyd who worked as a farm hand in the Quairading area from 1925 to 1936. The sender is working on their family history and it would be great to be able to help. If you know anything could you please give the Quairading CRC a call on 9645 0096. Thanks in anticipation. DO YOU KNOW: Another enquiry via the Quairading website was someone wondering if anyone by the name of Louden or someone connected in some way to the family still living in the Quairading area? They are attempting to locate anyone related to a Mr. Louden, who enlisted at Quairading for the 2nd WW. Her brother has an object that may be of interest to descendants of Mr George Louden. Hope you can help. Please call the CRC. PIANO LESSONS FOR 2017: Piano lessons take place at QDHS on a Thursday during the school terms. It is recommended for your child to be Year 1 or older. If you or your child is interested in learning piano in 2017 please call Jennifer Tuinder on 0427376361 to reserve your spot. GUITAR/DRUM LESSONS FOR 2017: Guitar/Drum lessons take place at QDHS on a Thursday during the school terms. Your child must be in Year 5 or 10 years of age before they start. Currently all positions for 2017 are full however if you would like to put your child on the waiting list, contact Kylie Squiers on 0400766269. (those who already have their name on the waiting list please contact me to confirm). POST OFFICE BOX: There are some PO Boxes still available for rent at the Book Post! Keep your mail secure by letting us store it for you. Pick it up when it’s convenient to you. If you don’t live in an area that has mail delivery services you can also apply for a reduced rate on your annual rental fee. Chat to us about what options are available. COMMUNITY CAR: The Hospital Auxiliary Committee requires the assistance of a generous volunteer or volunteers (the job can be shared) to clean the community car approximately every 2 to 3 weeks. If you are able to help would you please contact Joan Bartlett on 9645 1015 or 0409 299 225. Thank you.

QUAIRADING CLUB: Members Jackpot has reached $290.00 pretty easy money for just being in the club between 6 and 7pm this (and every) Friday! New monthly specials have started. Carlton Dry $45.99, Corona $50.99, Jack Daniels 700ml $44.99 and many more.

MEETINGS

PARKER HOUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: February 7th 2017 at 3:30pm. To be held at the Council Chambers. ANNUAL ELECTORS MEETING: Will be held on Tuesday 7th February 2017 in the Lesser Hall, Jennaberring Road, Quairading commencing at 7.00pm. For more information please visit the Quairading Shire website . PLAYGROUP AGM: The playgroup AGM will be held on Friday 10th February at the CRC meeting room at 9am. All current and new members please come along so you can have your input into the way Playgroup is run and the 2017 committee. Playgroup sessions will commence once a new day and time has been voted on at the AGM. Any queries please contact Stacey Harris. TOY LIBRARY AGM: The Toy Library AGM will be held on Friday 10th February at the CRC meeting room at 10am. All current and new members please come along. QUAIRADING VINTAGE CLUB INC: Next general meeting at Parker street premises will be on 11th February 2017 at 10am. CWA QUAIRADING: The next meeting of CWA Quairading Branch is to be held in CWA Rooms, Parker Street on the 13th February 2017. This will be our AGM followed by our first ordinary meeting for the year. All new members and visitors are most welcome. AG SOCIETY MEETING: Monday 20th Feb, 5:30pm at the Ag Shed. BYO drinks and heaps of brilliant ideas. New faces always welcome! Email queries to qdgagsociety@outlook.com. QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB INC AGM: Has been set for Wednesday 22nd February 5pm at Quairading Club. Agenda items & apologies to Lisa Newick. All past, present & new players welcome. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AGM: Will be held on Monday the 6th March in the Amenities Room at the Hospital at 2pm. New members would be very welcome. Agenda Items and apologies to Maggie Hadlow on 9646 6215.

CHURCH NOTICES

SAINT FAITHS ANGLICAN CHURCH: Saturday February 4th at 5.30pm. Holy Communion with Peter Llewellyn. 1st Reading - Isaiah 58:1-9a - Lyn W. 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 - David. UNITING CHURCH: Sunday 5th February. Service 10.30pm reader Alan Carter.

SPORT & REC

JUNIOR CRICKET: Training to recommence Friday 4th February 5pm at the nets. Please ensure younger children are supervised by an adult. Game this Saturday 5th February at home vs York. Be at the oval by 8.30am. Team will be selected Friday night. Enquiries to Todd Mills 0429 454 229 or Carol Dall 0428 181 279. MEN’S BOWLS: Championship four’s on Sunday 5th of February, names on sheet in club or call Willow or Mick.

DID YOU KNOW?

Quairading derived its name from the Aboriginal word 'Kwirading', meaning the

home of a small bush kangaroo.

BASKETBALL: 2017 season set to start on Tuesday 7th February. All welcome. Juniors at 5pm, Seniors at 6pm. Held at the courts at the Greater Sports Ground. Cheryl 0427 450 127.

WORK WANTED

CARPENTRY AND MAINTENANCE: Kitchen and bathroom renovations, ceiling & cornice, doors and windows, general maintenance, roofs, gutters, downpipes, tiling and painting. All aspects of carpentry. 30 years experienced tradesman. Phone Ray on 0429 649 781. AWD ENTERPRISES: Painting contractor. Call Wally on 0411 494 340. WANDU ELECTRICAL: 15yrs+ experience. Multiple Accreditation's. Specialising in service, repair and installation of quality power and lighting systems. All work is guaranteed with a focus on safety and reliability. Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Rural servicing. Based in Beverley. Pensioner discount available. Contact Ryan on 0429 775 585 or email wandu.electrical@hotmail.com EC10598. WELDING WANTED: At your place or mine, no job too big or too small. Casual or full time, would consider any other type of work as well. Licenses HC, LF, WP. MMAW and FCAW welding coded. ABN with a tax invoice supplied, too easy. Please call Derek Wray on 0427 451 475 anytime to discuss.

BUY & SELL

For Sale Notices - $5 for 2 weeks. Money must be paid upfront for advert to go in

Newsletter. No charge for QCRC members. FOR SALE: Pea Straw – $8 a bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui 0408 905 466. CAKE BOARDS WANTED: Tidying up after Christmas? Do you have any unwanted cake boards that you would like to get rid of? The Quairading Cake Decorating Ladies are looking for any donations. Please contact Mary Edmands 0427 451 371. Thank you. FOR SALE: Ute canopy to suit falcon ute. Fiberglass with side windows. Good condition. $550. Call 0427 959 185. FOR SALE: Hisense upright freezer, 175.9L with drawers, in new condition. $400ono. Small bar fridge, perfect working order $30. Ring Irene on 9645 1660. WANTED: To buy or hire. Flute for 2nd year student. Contact Sacha 0427 457 034. WANTED PLACE TO RENT: I'm working in the hospital and am looking for a small house or apartment to rent in Quairading. It will only be for myself (34yo female) most of the time since my partner has a position further away. For more information call me on 0429 666 884.