emfields Community Support Association Inc. (Funded by State and Federal Government )

PO Box 391 Tel: 07-4985 4664 ABN 15 200 469 724 Sapphire, QLD 4702 Fax: 07-4985 4606 E-mail: admin@gemfields.org.au

Gemfields COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2019

ANZAC DAY Gemfields RSL 25th April 2019

The Dawn Service will be held at the Anakie Memorial at 0530hrs

The Gun Fire breakfast will be at the Gemfields RSL after the Dawn

Service

The Veterans March will be held at Sapphire at 0930hrs form up March at 1000hrs from the Community Centre

There will be an ANZAC Day lunch at the RSL at 1230hrs

MPC Closed Good Friday— 19th April Easter Monday—22nd April

ANZAC Day— Thursday 25th April

Gemfields Community Support Assoc. Inc. (Multi Purpose Centre)

The following are some of the services that the GCSA supply to the Gemfields Community.

Meals on Wheels– “We are more than just a meal” A hot, or ready-to-heat subsidised meal is

delivered at low cost to those who would otherwise be nutritionally at risk, including the frail aged and people with disabili-ties.

Social Support– A friendly visiting service provides outreach support for the aged, ill, housebound and those with

disabilities.

Personal Care– Personal Care services provide assistance at home with daily living for the frail aged, the ill and

those with disabilities to help with showering, grooming, dressing and general hygiene.

Respite Care– Provides respite care of the frail elderly and those with disabilities in order to allow their families or

carers free time. Planned regular respite, emergency respite or occasional respite can be provided in the clients’ homes or on outings.

Domestic Assistance—Home Care services are available for frail elderly, incapacitated or ill

residents and those with disabilities to help with household duties including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and shopping.

Our aim is to help the elderly, incapacitated or those with a disability to remain independent in their own homes without being prematurely forced into an aged care or other facility.

If you, or you know of someone who can benefit from the services that the GCSA provide, please ring us and make an appointment.

PHONE: 49854 664 Monday - Friday 9.00am - 12.00 noon admin@gemfields.org.au

Lunch Every Friday @ Multi-Purpose Centre, Sapphire

Every Friday, we provide lunch and dessert Plus bottomless cups of tea/coffee from 11am.

For the low cost of $12 for members

or $17 for non-members.

Most Fridays there is a roast dinner and dessert,

but occasionally the main meal will be some other delight.

Bookings are essential and must be made at the MPC office no later than midday Wednesdays, for catering purposes.

PHONE – 49854664

All proceeds go to Gemfields Meals on Wheels.

Our first Friday back is 4th January 2019

The Multi Purpose Centre will be Raffling a 1.51.ct Golden Yellow Sapphire Ring

RETAIL PRICE $1295.00

$2.00 per ticket

All proceeds go to the Gemfields Meals on Wheels “More than Just a meal’

( Drawn at the Big Sausage Sizzle Tuesday 6th August 2019 ) At the MPC in Sapphire

Tickets available from the Multi Purpose Centre office Open 9am-12.00noon

Thank you for supporting Gemfields Meals on Wheels

Help us Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary

Putting the spotlight on the Gemfields Not For Profit Groups / Organisations. Encouraging Memberships and Support.

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

Miner’s Common Museum, Arts and Cultural Centre Inc. Help us to keep our heritage going

Sapphire Tip Times

We are on Rubyvale Road.

Open

Tues 7am to 10am Wed 4pm to 6pm Thur 4pm to 6pm Fri 7am to 9am Sat 8am to12pm

Sun 8am to 4pm Closed Monday’s, Good Friday & Christmas Day.

$300 ono Phone: 0427471209

Three Wheel Scooter for Sale

CRAFTY ANGELS Pottery Workshop March 2019 — we all enjoyed the day and happily made our own creations

Karen.H, Graham.W, Shirley.W, Bryan.C, Fran. D.

Proud Sponsor of the Multi-Purpose Centre

For the absolute finest in

SAPPHIRE

JEWELLERY

on the Gemfields

Complete range of gems, jewellery and settings at very competitive prices. Huge range of Sapphires and Zircons available Exclusive ring designs. Handmade Engagement and Wedding rings Customised handmade jewellery. Jewellery repairs and same day setting. Special orders welcome. Gem cutting service. Choose your own stone and setting and make it your personal choice.

Looking for something special? A great new range of exclusive ring designs in stock. Why not create your own design? Use your own stones or choose from one of the finest collections of sapphires on the Gemfields in all colours, shapes and sizes. Because at Sapphire Showcase you are special. Jim Nesbitt P: 07 4981 0301 M: 0417 603 970 E: jim.nesbitt@live.com Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Qld www.sapphireshowcase.com.au

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ALL THE GROCERIES YOU COULD POSSIBLY

NEED

(And quite a bit more like

Fuel, Gas, Auto Bits, Mining Stuff & More)

Phone ...4985 4547

GEMFIELDS ELECTRICAL

YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

Grant & Michelle Smith REC 73638

Phone: 0419 252 036

WE ALSO INSTALL SPLIT UNIT AIR CONDITIONERS

PO Box 95 Sapphire Q 4702

Making your home safer is very important and support can help you do this in a simple and low cost way. Start by finding a friend or family member to go through this guide with you.

Are your floor coverings non-slip and in good condition? Are your wet areas safe? Are there uneven surfaces in your home? Are all areas inside and outside your house well-lit? Are your light switches easy to find? Do you allow yourself time to adjust when moving from brightly lit areas to dark areas? Are your stairs, steps and ladders safe? Do your stairs and steps have easy to reach grab rails or a ramp fitted? Are your stairs and steps kept free of hazards? Are your walkways clear? Is your furniture in a practical place? `Are your soft furnishings safe? Is your furniture steady and can you stand up from it safely? Are you storing items safely? Are you storing important items nearby? Are your footpaths/entrances to your house safe? Do you put away garden items when you have finished with them?

This home safety checklist will help you find and make the changes you need to make your home safer.

OPEN EVERY DAY OVER EASTER

Tasty Meals for One Ingredients: 2 tsp oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 spring onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped ginger 1 green chilli, deseeded & finely chopped Juice from 1/2 a lime 100gm raw prawns 165ml can coconut milk 100ml chicken or vegetable stock 100g dried egg noodles chopped coriander to serve

Method: 1) Heat oil in a large pan or wok. When hot throw in the garlic, spring onion, ginger, and green chilli.

Cook on a medium heat for 3-4 mins, then squeeze in lime juice. 2) Stir in the prawns, then add in the coconut milk and stock. Simmer gently for 5 mins on low heat until prawns are pink. 3) Meanwhile, cook your egg noodles in a pan of boiling water for 4 mins until soft. Drain, then tip into the laksa pan. Season to taste, serve in a bowl and top with coriander

Ingredients: Packet of mini tart shells 1 egg 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp castor sugar 2 tbsp thickened cream 2 tbsp milk 1/2 tps vanilla bean paste Icing sugar to dust

Method: Pre heat oven to 180’C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the tart shells on the lined tray. Whisk the egg, yolks, sugar, cream, milk and vanilla in a small bowl. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug. Divide among tart shells Bake for 10-15 minutes or until custard is just set. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with icing sugar.

EGG CUSTARD TARTS

Congratulations to GEMFIELDS PHARMACY

for winning the People’s Choice award in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Rural Pharmacy

Video Competition. Adrian produced a moving video that portrays life in the remote town and the importance of

holistic healthcare

Breakfast Daily from 7.30

Morning and Afternoon Teas

Selection of Cakes and Slices

Reef Fish & Chips

Meals

Burgers

Milkshakes

Espresso Coffee

Award Winning Steaks

OPEN 7 DAYS 7.30 am—4.00pm OPEN LATE FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

B.Y.O. ALCOHOL

Takeaway & Phone Orders Welcome EFTPOS AVAILABLE FREE WIFI

RSL Kitchen– The kitchen is now operating and producing really good meals, so why don’t you come down and have a meal.

A.G.M.—Our A.G.M. on Saturday 9th of March was successful and Peter Tulk has now been voted in as the new club President. We would like to thank the out-going President, Max Simmons, for the work and time performed over the last 18 months.

Volunteers—We are seeking an assistant Treasurer to learn the ropes and to be able to fill-in when the Treasurer is away. If you like numbers, can perform data entry in MS Excel and would like to help out then please come down and speak with staff. We are always looking for extra volunteers to help out in the bar and kitchen.

Fees—Service members who did not pay their fees by the 28th of February will have to fill in a new application form. Social members, your fees are now due, so come down to the club and pay the ten dollars as soon as you are able.

Easter—This Easter Sunday 21st April 2019, the RSL will be holding as Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. There will be plenty to find as well as some “prize” eggs. Everyone is welcome.

ANZAC Day—Dawn service will be held at the Anakie Memorial at 0530hrs. The Gun Fire breakfast will be at the Gemfields RSL after the Dawn Service. The veterans march will be held at Sapphire at 930hrs form up March at 1000hrs from the Community Centre There will be an ANZAC Day lunch at the RSL at 1230hrs The Federal Member for Flynn, Mr Ken O’Dowd, will be visiting the Gemfields RSL for a meet and greet, time and date to be announced. This will be a good opportunity for members of the public to ask their local member about any issues they have. There will be a free sausage sizzle for those that come along. LEST WE FORGET

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm (Closed 1pm—2pm) Closed Saturday’s until further notice Sunday Closed

Full leather upper Lay-Bys Full leather lining Available Arch support Designed in Australia

ONLY $ 90.00

NEW IN STORE

CLOSED = Good Friday / Easter Monday / ANZAC Day April 19th April 22nd April 25th

TAI CHI Every Monday morning at 9am to 10am

So come on in to the Sapphire Multi-Purpose Centre

and join in the fun

Call us on

4985 4664 Open: Mon—Fri

9am—12noon

EVERYONE WELCOME

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We are hosting a Horse Clinic.

Equestrian Sally Francis will be coming from Melbourne, this will run from the 4th to 7th

July over the school holidays. She will be available for lessons for

pony clubbers, able bodied riders as well as people with disabilities.

If you are interested pm or email Paula on 0408 798 440 or email

sapphire.rda@gmail.com. Prices TBA for this event held at Roy Day Park, but we aim to keep prices as low as

possible.

Her qualifications are: EF Level 1 (general) - EFL Practioner RDAA National Assessor - RDAA Level 2 PCA National Assessor - PCA Level 2 Jumping Equitation Specialist

THE GEMFIELDS GARDEN GROUP— Sapphire

Faceting of all Gems Faceted Sapphires & Zircons

for sale Star Sapphires Free form Cabochons Skin polishing

GEMFIELDS LIBRARY

is situated at the end of the Rubyvale Hall in Burridge Road, Rubyvale.

Internet, photocopying and faxing is available for a small fee.

The Library has a shelf of informational Gem books and

Local History books.

The Gemfields Library “The Real Gem of the Gemfields”

Come and Visit Soon.

Tues: 10am - 2pm Thurs: 12noon - 4pm

Sat: 9am - 12 noon

Ph: 49810299 Email: glibrary@tpg.com.au

Joanne/Phillipa

SAPPHIRE SALVOS (Angelos)

New Summer Hours

8am—11.30pm

Don’t forget the date……..

MPC Big Sausage Sizzle

Tuesday 6th August 2019

Celebrating 25 years of Service to the GEMFIELDS Community

Come and join us for a fun filled day supporting

Gemfields Meals on wheels

This months Crossword

Visiting Doctor Ross last month Paula, a long re-tired schoolteacher, explained in some detail her problems while he listened very patiently.

'Now, Paula,' said Doctor Ross, 'you say you have shooting pains in your neck, aching knees, frequent dizzy spells, and constant nausea. Just for the rec-ord, how old are you?'

'Ah, yes,' Paula spoke brightly, 'I'll be 49 on my next birthday.'

'Really?' commented the doctor quietly, 'I see you have slight memory loss, too

Aging Problems

Contact Jodi @CTMLINKS to Book your Bus Ride on

0491276264

EASTER WORD SEARCH

How many bunnies do you see?

The SAPPHIRE SUNDAY MARKETS

8am - 1pm every Sunday

Come a long and find a bargain

or an beautiful treasure

Anyone wanting a site will need to contact Tim on 0408 301 401

before then. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the canteen

on Sunday’s so if you would be interested please call Tim as well.

STARTING Saturday 6th April 2019

CHRC Gemfields Bounded Locality Project

A community led initiative Over the past 20 years or so, problems have arisen in the Sapphire Gemfields region involving the town names of Anakie, Rubyvale and Sapphire and the name of the bounded locality name which they fall in “The Gemfields” A solution is currently being proposed which includes the replacement of the existing bounded locality ‘The Gemfields” with three new bounded localities, one each to represent the three townships and their surrounding areas. Community members and stakeholders are invited to either come and have your say or find out more information at a community engagement meeting, to be held as follows;

MEETING 1 When: Monday 15th April 2019 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where: Anakie Hall

MEETING 2

When: Wednesday 17th April 2019 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where: Sapphire Hall

For further information visit

www.centralhighlands.qld.gov.au or telephone 1300 242 686

Coloring In

GEMFIELDS PRIMARY HEALTH CLINIC

984 SAPPHIRE - RUBYVALE RD SAPPHIRE PO BOX 342 SAPPHIRE Qld 4702

HOURS: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 10am- 4pm Thurs: 8.30am- 3.30pm

Closed 1.00pm - 1.30pm for lunch.

PHONE: 49854 547 FAX: 49854 693

EMAIL: Gemfields_Outpatients@health.qld. gov.au

ANAKIE POLICE STATION

PHONE : 49854 200 Office Hours:

Monday 8am - 12pm

Emergencies-Phone 000

Please leave your name and phone number on the voicemail.

GEMMY QUILTERS

** Everybody is welcome **

Last Tuesday of the month 9am -3pm. Every other Tuesday 1pm - 3pm.

SAPPHIRE HALL

For more information phone Jan 49854 343

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RSL GEMFIELDS INC.

Phone : 07 49854 588

PO Box 328 SAPPHIRE Qld 4702

Clinic Rd (Behind the Sapphire Post Office)

Closing times may vary, depending on your support. Meals on Thursdays Saturday’s and Sundays at 6pm

Social Annual Membership - $10.00

ATTENTION

If you are a not for profit organisation and have

an event coming up that you would like to advertise, please phone or drop into the MPC office and we can discuss placing a free notice

in the monthly newsletter.

Ph: 49854 664

Newsletter Advertising Prices

Full Page………………………..$45.00 Half Page……………………….$35.00 Third Page……………………...$25.00 Quarter Page……………………$23.00 Sixth Page………………………$20.00 Business Card…………………..$18.00

A discount applies for advertisements that run for a minimum of 3 months.

ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 000

POLICE………………………….. 000 AMBULANCE……………………000 FIRE……………………………….000 S.E.S. Call Centre………………...132 500 SAPPHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE 4985 4547 EMERALD HOSPITAL…………..4987 9400 POISONS INFORMATION………13 11 26 LIFELINE…………………………13 11 14 R.A.C.Q…………………………...13 11 11 MPC Sapphire……………………..4985 4664 CENTACARE Emerald…………...4982 4358

DISCLAIMER

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this

publication, no responsibility can be accepted by the publishers for omissions, typographic or printing errors, inaccuracies or changes

that may have taken place during publication. The committee reserves the right to not

publish any article considered inappropriate. The views and opinions expressed in this

publication are not necessarily those of the management committee, staff or volunteers.

WHAT RUBYVALE TENNIS CLUB

WHO PRESIDENT ( MAX ) 0487942386

WHEN MON-WED-FRI 5pm

WHERE

RUBYVALE TENNIS COURTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

COL 0423767490

MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY

7.30 pm

RUBYVALE SCOUT HALL KEILAMBETE RD

GEMFIELDS LIBRARY

JOANNE GIBSON TUES 10am - 2pm THURS 12 noon - 4pm

SAT 9am - 12 pm

RUBYVALE HALL BURRIDGE RD

MUSEUM & INFORMATION CENTRE

MINERS COMMON MUSEUM

MEETINGS FIRST Sunday 5pm

MARCH * JUNE* SEPT* DEC

1621 RUBYVALE RD RUBYVALE

HOY

FUN, SOCIAL CARD MORNING

EVERY TUESDAY 9.30am

RUBYVALE HALL BURRIDGE RD

Sapphire Markets

Tim Riley 0408 301 401

Every Sunday 8am—Aprox. 1pm

Sapphire Roy Day Park

ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE

5th SUNDAY OF MONTH 4.30pm for shared afternoon

tea. 5pm - worship.

ANAKIE HALL

CHURCH SERVICE

CATHOLIC

1st & 3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 10.30am

ANAKIE HALL

GEMFIELDS MEALS ON WHEELS

MPC 49854664

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY

MULTI PURPOSE CENTRE SAPPHIRE

GEMMY QUILTERS

PATCHWORK GROUP JAN 49854 343

LAST TUESDAY 9am-3pm Every other Tuesday of the

month 1pm- 3 pm

SAPPHIRE HALL

Gemfields Lapidary &

Craft Club Inc

Ph. 0456037117 gemfieldslapidary

@hotmail.com

Wednesday & Saturday 9am to 12 noon

Roy Day Park

Rubyvale Flats

Saturday Markets

Bev Winks 0428 399 591

8am - 1pm Rubyvale Flats

Rubyvale

OPPORTUNITY SHOP

SALVATION ARMY

MON WED FRI 8.30 am- 12.00 pm

ANGELO’S SAPPHIRE 4985 4690

GEMFIELDS RIFLE CLUB

LONG RANGE TARGET SHOOTING

EVERY SUNDAY 9am

RIFLE RANGE RD SAPPHIRE

TAI CHI

MPC 49854 664

EVERY MONDAY 9am-10am

MULTI PURPOSE CENTRE SAPPHIRE

RUBYVALE PROGRESS ASSOC. INC.

Secretary 0429860180

RUBYVALE HALL

2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PM

Gemfields Fire Warden John Riley 042 758 0654

Mon—Fri 9am - 5pm

60 Fairview Lane RUBYVALE

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