Quairading ‘Q’munity Newsletter

Produced by the Quairading Community Resource Centre.      Thursday 15 December    2011

Phone: 9645 0096    Fax:  9645 0098   Email: qdgcrcreception@westnet.com.au  by 12 noon on Thursdays

DECEMBER BANKSIA BULLETIN DEADLINE  MONDAY 19 DECEMBER BY 5 PM.

CRC WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY 26 DECEMBER TO TUESDAY 3 JANUARY. CENTRELINK CLIENT FORMS CAN BE FAXED FROM POST OFFICE FREE OF CHARGE.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Weekly newsletters will continue throughout January. Normal deadlines apply. Please note, no January Bulletin as per normal. As at the 1 January the ‘Q’munity Newsletter will be available via email to QCRC members only. The newsletter is always available at www.quairading.wa.gov.au. Non Quairading residents will still be able to receive the newsletter via email if requested.

JANUARY CRC HOURS: Opening hours during January only will be 10 am – 4 pm.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: For December BB are to be in before 19 December. Thank you.

POSITION VACANT: Little Rainmakers Childcare Centre is seeking a qualified supervising officer who has their diploma of Childcare, current police clearance and Working with Children check. The position is 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday); 7:30 am – 5 pm during school term and holiday care, excluding January. Please contact Quairading Shire for a Job Description. Ph. 9645 1001.

POSITION VACANT: Relief Staff for Little Rainmakers Childcare Centre. Must have current police clearance and Working with Children check. Contact Quairading Shire for a Job Description.

POSITION VACANT: Part Time Clerical Officer vacancy with the Shire of Quairading. 15.6 hours (2 days) per week. Please telephone DCEO Tony Merillo on 9645 1001 to obtain information and a duty statement.

POSITION VACANT: Traineeship available for a Community Service Officer. Please see Banksia Bulletin for Job Description and more details.

POSITION VACANT: A vacancy exists at the Co-op for a Shop Assistant. Please collect an application forma and job description from the Co-op front office. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 13 January 2012.

POSITION VACANCIES: There are 2 vacancies for junior workers for after school Tuesdays and Saturday mornings. Age requirement of 13 - 15 years old. Applications close 5.00 pm Friday 13 January 2012.

SKIN CLINICS: are now available. Please contact Surgery on 9645 1210 for an appointment.

WARNING 1080 POISON BAITS: Please be advised that the Shire of Quairading will be laying 1080 poison baits in the Quairading Town Common (cemetery) Reserve commencing 1 December 2011 and concluding 30 December 2011 to control the large numbers of rabbits that populate the reserve. PLEASE BE ADVISED 1080 IS HIGHLY TOXIC. For further information, please ph. Cheryl Shenton on 9645 1605.

STALL: Quairading Youth Centre Fundraiser: Friday 16 December, 9.00 am at the front of the Co-op. Locally made Soy Candles & Wheat Bags, Succulents, Raffle & Sweet Treats.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS: close on Friday 16 December 2011. Nomination forms are available from the Community Development Officer, Peta Saunders or from Council’s website: www.quairading.wa.gov.au

QUAIRADING CLUB: Chrissy Show. Friday 16 after the swim through. Dance the night away!!!

KEELA STREET FESTIVAL: You will be able to meet performers from the Desert Feet Tour, Gina Williams and the Urban Youth Crew when they hit town for the Kellerberrin Xmas party on Friday 16 December between 5 – 10 pm. As well as the free concert there will be lots of fun for the whole family including open dance workshops with the Urban Youth Crew, rides, stalls, face painting, food and Father Christmas making a special guest appearance.

FATHER CHRISTMAS: will be at the Co-op on Saturday 17 December from 10 am – 11 am. The Bel Canto Singers will also be in store bringing us Christmas cheer.

PAINTBALLING: Saturday 17 December at Muchea: 9 am prompt start for safety briefing. Tickets $60 each includes entry, equipment, 200 paintballs, lunch and soft drink. Free Community bus leaves Quairading ~ 7 am. Minimum age limit is 12. Subsidised tickets available for Youth who have 3 signed-off fundraising hours. Please contact YDO Veronica on 0438 004 674 or 9645-1602 for bookings or further details.

SCSC: SANTA IS COMING TO SOUTH CAROLING THIS SATURDAY 17 December!  It is our annual SCSC Xmas Tree & Simpson Family Trophy.  Tennis starting at 1:30 pm for a 2 pm start.  Could members please arrive at 1 pm to help with busy bee and set-up.  PLEASE NOTE:  we will be having nibblies instead of a BBQ dinner.  Please bring a plate of sweet and savoury nibblies to share.  Santa will be arriving just before it gets dark.  Please email mariebradhall@hotmail.com or phone Marie on 0488 012 738 with your children’s names for catering purposes.  Look forward to seeing everyone there for this very special time of the year!

VINTAGE CLUB: Christmas function to be held on Sunday, December 18 at 4 pm at the Vintage Club premises. All members and partners are cordially invited to attend. To assist in assessing numbers could you please advise your attendance to Bob Kane on 0438 969 199 or leave your name at the Vintage Club. Look forward to seeing you there!

WAMENUSKING SPORTS CLUB XMAS TREE: On Sunday 18 December from 5 pm onwards. Please bring a cold meat and salad platter and a finger sweet to share. Santa will be arriving after tea. Children's gift to the value of between $10 - $15. All welcome.

LADIES TENNIS: Social Wednesday 21 December. Bring and share Christmas lunch. Stay and share some bubbles for Christmas!

MENS BOWLING CLUB: Scroungers will be Wednesday 21 December instead of Thursday.

SEWING GROUP: Xmas get together on Wednesday 21 December, 7 pm at the Community Building. A plate of finger food to share.

BRONZE MEDALLION REQUALIFICATION: Anyone who is interested in requalifying their bronze, please have your names to me ASAP, total cost $70. It will be held on Wednesday 21 December at 1 pm, after swimming lessons. Please contact Kate Minchin 0429 800 593.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIERS CHRISTMAS CEREMONIES: Wednesday 21 December Reconciliation, 7 pm. Thursday 22 December Mass at 9 am. Confession prior to Mass. Saturday 24 December Christmas Vigil Mass at 6 pm. Sunday 1 January 2012, 8 am Mass.

RSM BIRD CAMERON: We now have eftpos facilities. We will be closed from Friday 23 December to 18 January 2012. All enquiries can be directed to Lindsay Prosser on 9063 2154 during this time.

SHIRE ADMINISTRATION AND WORKS DEPOT CLOSURE: We will be closed from Friday 23 December and reopening on Tuesday 3 January 2012. Transport Licensing will not be available so please ensure you have paid your accounts prior to the closure. For all emergencies please telephone 9645 1001. Your call will be diverted to a mobile telephone and attended to as soon as possible.

HARVEST BANS ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Harvest Bans will be placed upon the Shire of Quairading on Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December and Sunday 1 January 2012.

SWIMMING POOL CLOSURE: The Swimming Pool will be closed from Sunday 25 December to Wednesday 28 December (inc). The Pool will be open again on Thursday 29 December 2011.

LANDFILL SITE CLOSURE: The Landfill Site will be closed on the following Public Holidays: Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January.

KERBSIDE RUBBISH COLLECTION: Avon Waste will be providing a normal Rubbish Collection Service on Monday 26 December and Monday 2 January.

NEW YEARS EVE @ SOUTH CAROLING: Mark your calendar for an event not to be missed! Come along and enjoy the live music of a band. More details to follow.

SEND OFF FOR ROCK & ALEXIS: Sunday 1 January, 3 pm onwards at the club. Please bring a plate. Enq – Jane 9645 1363 or Vanessa 9064 1111.

INFANT SWIMMNG LESSONS: 6mths to 5 year olds. We have had ten parents pay so swimming lessons for little kids will be going ahead February next year. They will take place around lunch time on Mondays and Fridays starting the 6 Feb for 3 weeks.  If you would like to register your child, call Natahna Stone directly on 0427 196 081.

DOWERIN D.H.S. is looking for 2 x Swimming Teachers for their In Term Swimming Program in 2012. To be held from 6 February until 17 February 11 am—3 pm. No lessons on Tuesdays owing to pool being closed. If you require accommodation we are happy to arrange. Please call Ann Minchin (Main) on 0428 466 218 or home on 9631 1315 ASAP.

QDG CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Invites you to a 60 Year Reunion for all Past and Present Players who played for Quairading, North Quairading, Dangin & Wamenusking from 1952/3 to 2011/12. Held at the Qdg Community Building, Saturday 28 January 2012. RSVP’s to Bullit Hadlow 9646 6203 or Greg Richards 9646 6208.

QDHS MUSICAL DVD’S: Anyone who hasn’t yet picked up and paid for their DVD’s can do so at the CRC. Any enquiries to Geoff Hall 9645 4214.

PLAN AHEAD THIS FESTIVE SEASON – DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. Council Accommodation available Barracks $21 per adult, $9 per child – BYO Linen and Pillow or maybe try the Caravan Cottage – Bond of $100 on both buildings. Enquiries to Shire Office on 9645 1001.

DOCTORS’ SURGERY XMAS HOURS: The surgery will be closed over the Xmas and New Year period – 26^, 27, 28, 29, 30 December and 2 January. Please check your prescriptions are current and you have enough medication to cover this period. If you require medical attention please contact the hospital on 9645 2222. In the event of an emergency, please ring 000.

QUAIRADING TYRE & BATTERY SUPPLIES: Christmas & New Year hours - Christmas we will close 3 pm Friday 23 Dec afternoon to Wednesday 28 December. Gas deliveries during week before Christmas will be Tuesday & Thursday, please book prior to midday. New Year will close Saturday normal 12 noon, until Tuesday 3 January 2012

THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE: has received a donation of $434.15 from a collection taken at the Christmas Carols evening on Sunday, 11 December, thanks to the generosity of those who attended.

QDG CRICKET CLUB: $100 note raffle was won by Brendon Simpson, #13. Thank you everyone for your support!

SALTCAP – SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:  Wheatbelt farmers in the Avon River Basin have an opportunity to participate in the Wheatbelt NRM project evaluating ‘SaltCap’, a decision support system that enables landholders to select and establish appropriate saline management systems.  The target area is the Shires of Bruce Rock, Trayning & Wongan Hills but farms from surrounding Shires are eligible.  The program involves training using a saltland decision support tool, support in implementation of recommendations and 12c saltbush seedlings (max 20ha/20,000 seedlings) to be planted in 2012.  Contact Cheryl Shenton 9645 1605 for more information or Georgie Troup, Wheatbelt NRM on 9690 2258.

SCHOOL CANTEEN: Please return your forms to Front Office. This will make my job easier to cater for parent’s needs and whether the canteen will still operate 2 days a week. Any queries please phone Rochelle 9645 0121

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: from now through to the 20 January 2012 (excluding 30/12/11 to 9/1/12). Phone Kate Maynard on 9645 1117 or 0457 420 479.

CHEESCAKE SHOP CHEESECAKES: are available from the Co-op. Please see a staff member for choices available.

TUPPERWARE: Guys are you too busy with harvest or work and haven’t got the missus something for Christmas yet? Then let Tupperware help you! Place your order now till 22/12/11 and receive free gift wrapping. All you have to worry about is where to hide it!!! Contact Lisa Newick 0429 160 009 for a catalogue today.

THERMOMIX: Are you looking for the ultimate Christmas gift? Thermomix is the perfect gift idea. If you would like a Thermomix for Christmas, last orders have to be kin by December 14. I also have a large range of Thermomix cook books ranging in price from $5-$60. I will be sending an order in on Tuesday 6 December for travel bags, please let me know if you’d like to order. Thanks Terryle Bartlett 9645 0116 or 0429 374 851.

QDG COLLECTIBLES: New business in town supported by the Big Q Café. Qdg Collectibles is operated by Trevor and Sandra Russel, dealing in new and used goods as well as decorative and collectibles and if you want something in particular just ask as we may have it at another location. For enquiries call Trevor on 0417 985 726. Hours Wed – Fri 12 – 5 pm. Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10 am – 3 pm. Specials from 9 – 18 Dec – spray cans of degreaser $2.50 ea. while stocks last.

FRESH VEGIE RUN: Every Monday, from Perth to Quairading. Bag of tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, celery bunch, potatoes, onions 2kg bag, red & green capsicums, cucumber, white onions peeled, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots (& horse carrots). Ph. Rob 0417 094 803. Bringing Perth prices to Quairading!

BERTS QDG FAMILY BUTCHER: Specials for 13 – 17 December are sirloin steak $16.99 kg, BBQ steak $9.99 kg. If you buy over 1.5 kg of BBQ steak you get ½ kg of BBQ sausages for free. Ph. 0417 094 803.

BIG Q CAFÉ: please order your hot BBQ chickens now for Christmas Eve. Also the Café will be closed for the whole of January and reopen 1 February 2012.

BIG Q CAFÉ: is having a CHINESE NIGHT, on Thursday 22 5 pm till 8 pm. Combination Plate $8.50. To avoid disappointment bookings are encouraged on 9645 0947.

QUAIRADING CLUB: Carlton Dry $38.90 Carlton Mid $36.90. Cooking cakes and need brandy? We have 150ml bottles for $9.50.

LICK FEEDERS: Heavy duty now $1780 + GST. Big E 20% bigger only $1880 + GST. Stock available contact Chad Langsford 9645 7033.

CONTRACT HARVESTING WANTED: Case IH Header, field bins & cartage available. Reliable machines & experienced operators. Ph. Don 0448 369 320 or Rhys 0428 449 288.

BUILDING & CARPENTRY: New Homes, Additions, Maintenance, All aspects, Roofing & Guttering. Quality tradesmen. Competitive Prices Ph.: 0429 649 781.

SHEEP DIPPING SERVICES: For all your lice needs, contractor plunge dipping service available.  Call John Morgan on 0417 979 669.

HEADER CLEANING: For your post-harvest header cleaning requirements call Kent Stone 0447 455 238.

FREE: KITTENS. Ringo, Darry, Frosty and Kinky.  Very cute and ready to go to good homes.  Phone Darryl or Cath 9645 4240.

FREE: Gas hot water system, storage 170 litre. Phone Ted on 9646 6064.

WANTED: Ride on mower. Any condition. Please ph. 9645 1121.

WANTED TO BUY OR BORROW: A baby’s playpen. Phone Cathie on 9645 1338 or 0448 279 213.

WANTED TO BUY: Electric portable stove/oven with two hotplates on top, in good condition. Ph. Margaret 9641 6250.

FOR HIRE: Airless spray gun great for painting large areas. Phone 0424 931 888.

FOR SALE: Nintendo Wii console, comes with 1 controller, nunchuck, several games. Comes in box, hardly used. $150. Phone: 9645 1198 a/h

FOR SALE: 5 ½ K.U.A. Petrol Generator $550 ONO. Gun Cabinet (3 gun) $200 ONO. Ph 9645 1087.

FOR SALE: Bar fridge, works well, $50. Ph. 9645 1121.

FOR SALE: Hyosung 250cc motorbike. Great cruiser 2008 model I've had from new, only 3500k's $3700.00. Mick 0447 751 239

FOR SALE: Piñatas for your Christmas celebrations. Santa Claus, Christmas bee, children’s characters, good quality, minimum height 1 m, $40 ea. Phone Susanna Edwards 9645 7023.

FOR SALE: Bird Aviary, 2m x 2m x 1m. Contact 0429 451 130 or 9645 0010.

FOR SALE: Windsor Shuttle Pop-Top Caravan 12’ 4” air-con, roll-out awning, 2 singles, near new tyres, licenced until April 2012.  $12,000. Phone 9645 1071.

FOR SALE: Kids Cubby Houses. Your design or ours. Great Xmas presents! Ph Dean 0418 429 739.

FOR SALE: DISPLAY UNIT WITH HUTCH - PINE: Modern 3 glass door displays with 3 drawers and 3 lower cupboards.  AS NEW and in Excellent Condition. $300. DINING SUITE: 5 Piece - Dining table & 4 chairs in dark brown/black wood.  12 mths old. Very Good Condition.  $130. Phone Christine 9646 6220.

FOR SALE: CARAVANS/CAMPING: MERCURY EXTERIOR SHOWER UNIT - (Lockable) suitable for camper/caravan etc. Hot & cold mixer. Flexible hose & rose. Installation just requires an opening of 225x110mm, and external measurements are 265x150mm. This unit fits into a depth of 90mm including all fittings and the back of the unit. NEW (STILL PACKAGED) $130. 4WD Parts NISSAN NAVARA D40: GENUINE PARTS (12months old) - SPRINGS (REAR) $200/PAIR and FUEL TANK- $300. Both AS NEW. Mob: 0428 466 220

UNITING CHURCH ROSTER: Sunday 18 December Service 10.30 am. Carols and reflections, Reader J. Wilson Flowers D. Rogers. Everybody welcome.

ST. FAITHS ANGLICAN CHURCH ROSTER: Sunday 18 December, 9 am. Parish Holy Communion Fourth Sunday in Advent. Readers Nikki & Lyn. Could the congregation remember to bring along a non-perishable item for the St Bart's Box this Sunday.  Thank you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Come along and have Breakfast at St Faith's next Sunday 18th December at 9am. Bring your friends. Enquires Alison 9645 5221.

CATHOLIC CHURCH ROSTER: Sunday 18 December, 10 am. Reader – J. Chandler. Psalm & General Intercession – C. Gimbel