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

Thursday 16th March 2017

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

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

OUT & ABOUT GOOD LUCK: To our sporting teams heading off to represent Quairading in finals this week-end. Our pennant tennis team playing in the Grand Final against Goomalling and the Red men’s bowls team and the Green men’s bowls team venturing to Cunderdin and Tammin. COMMUNITY CAR: Please note Irene’s landline is now operational again (no thanks to Telstra) so in Joan’s absence, anybody wishing to book the Community Car please call Irene on 9645 1660. BOOGIE ROOS: The award winning children's program is now in Quairading! Term One dates: Friday 17th March and Friday 31st March from 9:30am—10:30am at the Quairading CRC. Free to join! Check out ‘Boogie Roos (Wheatbelt)’ on Facebook for regular updates. ST PATRICK’S DAY AT THE PUB: Friday 17th March from 7pm. Be seen & wear green for St Patricks Day, EMMET live from 8pm. LOOSE STITCHES: We will now be open Friday 17th March. Don’t forget to get your name in for Trunk Show and/or Workshop next weekend the 25th March 2017. QUAIRADING CARPARK MARKETS: The next Carpark Markets will be held in the carpark opposite the vintage Club on Saturday 18th March 2017. $5 payable on the day. Please provide your own tables and chairs. SHACKLETON DISTRICT CLUB RIB-FEST: Saturday 18th March, 3pm—11pm. $25 per person, live band and DJ, free camping on oval. Any enquiries call 9064 1146. TOUR DE QUAIRADING: Bike Week 2017 event. Sunday 19th March from 10am. See flyer on back page for more info! Register at the Quairading CRC. QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING: Our first workshop for the year will be held on the 18th and 19th March 2017 at the Community Building. Once again we will be having a BYO Lunch both days and for Saturday Night Dinner we will be dining out. Set up is 4.30pm Friday. Everyone welcome to Show ‘n’ Tell 2.30pm Saturday. We look forward to many interested visitors. P&C MANGO ORDERS: Please send completed forms to Sarah Caporn by Monday 20th March, by email bscaporn@westnet.com.au. The trays of mangoes will be arriving at school by 3pm on Thursday 23 rd March 2017. Thanks so much for your support.

QUAIRADING CLUB: Footy tipping is on again! First game is Thursday March 23rd 2017. $40 for the year which needs to be paid by the start of round 2. Weekly jackpot and novelty rounds. Get your name in at the Club. SECOND RED CARD FOX SHOOT: There will be another shoot on 24th and 25th March 2017 with an official count and barbecue at the Community Building at 8:30am on Sunday 26th March 2017. Register your teams with Rowlie Mellor at rowlie@wn.com.au or call 9645 1439. ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC PARISH: Bishop Don Sproxton will be visiting our Parish on 25th March, 2017. Following 6pm mass on Saturday 25th March 2017, we will share an evening meal in the Presbytery. It is to be hoped all Parishioners will be able to join us. Please provide a plate of finger food for the occasion, With many thanks, Fr. Darek and Parishioners. GOLF CLUB BUSY BEE: Busy Bee to prepare for the start of the season will be held on Saturday 25th March 2017 at 8:30am. Many hands make light work. QARRAS: Monday March 27th 2017 guest speaker– Life in New Guinea from 2pm to 4pm in the Community Building. All welcome. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea. PRIMARIES CRT QUAIRADING: Closed on the 28th March 2017 for stocktake. Sorry for any inconvenience. RECREATIONAL SKIPPER’S TICKET TRAINING IN QUAIRADING: Thursday 30th March 10am at the Quairading CRC and then out to Lake Mears until 4pm. $220.00 per person. Get in quick and book your spot today on 9645 0096! THE APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP: Is being held on 1st and 2nd April from 8.45am to 4.30pm on both days. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided on both days. Hurry to put your name down as places are filling fast. This is a cost free event sponsored by the CWA Quairading which would normally cost $250.00 to attend in Perth; a certificate is given at the end of the course for those completing it. To register contact Rosemary Mills on 9645 0538 or Sharon Karas on 9237 8900 or sharon.karas@mifwa.org.au. EASTER COMPETITION AT THE Q LIBRARY: Please create an Easter Bunny for us out of any materials, for example paper plates, foam cups, cardboard, anything you can think of. All entries receive a small prize, with the winning entries receiving a bigger prize. Ages - 0-5, 6-10, 11 on wards. Entries are open from March 20th and close April 11th. Drop your creation down to the library where we will put them on display. See our Easter albums on our Facebook page for ideas.

ADULT EASTER HAT COMPETITION: Create and make an Easter Hat to be displayed in the Quairading Library. Best hat wins a prize! So get crafty and check out our ideas in our Easter Album on our Facebook page. Entries open from March 20th and close April 11th. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BAREFOOT CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bonneys Waterski Park Western Australia 136 Albans Road, Baldivis WA. To be held on 23rd and 29th April 2017. CUPPA FOR CANCER—SAVE THE DATE: Thursday 25th May 2017, Quairading’s Biggest Morning Tea. More details to come! RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD: The Restricted Burning Period has commenced. Burning Permits are required. Please contact your Local Fire Control Officer for Permit and Burning Conditions. HACC CENTRE BASED DAY CENTRE: Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. On the 2nd Thursday we will have an out of town outing going to various restaurants, cafes and places of interest etc museums. Sometimes just for a good shop. The 4th Thursdays will be held at the CRC with various activities, games, the odd movie day with lunch provided, give us your suggestions and ideas, we are always looking for new things to do. Anyone who has been assessed for HACC can attend on these days and we look forward to new people joining us. Those who have not attended before or regulars wanting information, please contact HACC Coordinator Phillip Nonmus or Tracey Patton at the hospital on 9645 2222. POT OUT POOL COMP: Every Wednesday 7.30pm at the Quairading Club $2 per shot to sink all 15 pool balls to win the jackpot. Must be a member of the club to play. Joining up is easy and cheap, only $11 for the year. SENIORS OF QUAIRADING: We need your thoughts! Is there something on your mind that you would like to bring to Quairading? Please contact CDO Cheryl on 0427 450 127. VERGE COLLECTION: The Annual Verge Collection will not be held this Financial Year due to Council’s Works Staff Resources being allocated to Flood Event Road Repairs in the coming months. A future Verge Collection will be scheduled for the New Financial Year when Resources are available. VINTAGE CLUB CO-OP DISPLAY: If you have any memorabilia that could be used in a display for the Co-op’s 100 year anniversary, please contact any member of the Vintage Club or drop into the Vintage Club. Also any photos of any type of vehicle or farming implement that was sold by the Co-op in the last 100 years, perhaps that old Ford ute you’ve got rusting in the scrap head behind the shed! Please contact Russell Stacey on 0429 451 093. HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Tourist & Tidy Town Committee will once again receive household batteries up to 9 volt. Special bin supplied. CWA SECONDHAND SHOP: The Second Hand Clothing Shop is still running on the weekends from 10.30am to 1.30pm on both days. We are still happy to receive donations or items on consignment. Lay-bys are also welcome if you see that special something. QUAIRADING CLUB: Membership fees are now due. $11 per person and may be paid online, BSB: 036-172 Acc 761281 please put your name in as reference, or why not drop in for a chat and a drink and pay them at the club. The Friday members draw is at $130 this week and you not only have to be here but financial

to win. So get in early.

MEETINGS SPORT & REC COUNCIL MEETING: Monday 20th March 2017 at 5pm at the Community Building. Sport clubs and organisations are encouraged to have their groups represented at the meeting. AG SOCIETY MEETING: Monday 20th March 2017, 7pm at the CRC. JUNIOR GOLF MEETING: Thursday 23rd March, 2pm at the school. All welcome. Call Rosie Duncan on 9645 7090 or 0429 457 045. BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Bush Fire Advisory Committee Meeting to be held on Tuesday 4th April 2017 in the Council Chambers at 4.30pm. Enquiries to CESM Daniel Birleson on 0448 008 653. QUAIRADING VINTAGE CLUB INC: The next general meeting to be held at Parker Street premises at 10am on April 8th 2017.

SPORT & REC BOWLS: Closing day 2nd April Quairading Agri Services mixed 4s, 1pm start. Nibbles to share. AGM at 12:30pm. STAY ACTIVE: Will resume on Thursday 23rd March at 9:30am until 10:30am at the Town Hall. All seniors welcome to join us each week for exercise and fun. Our Physio Leonie will be attending to lead our first session and assess new members. Please get there at 9:20, wear suitable shoes and bring a water bottle. For more information call Mariane Kevill on 9654 0248. FAIRGAME SPORTS: Thank you to this Volunteer Group which came to town on Saturday. This Event was well supported with Great Games & Healthy Lunch for our children. The next session will be held on the 25th March at the Town Oval at 10am. Drop the kids down for a well run activity. FOOTBALL TRAINING: Now Wednesdays and Fridays 6pm sharp. Scratch match in Noranda on Saturday 25th March more details next week. You can now follow the Bulls on Facebook - Quairading Bulls Footy Club. MATCHY’S MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMNET: Sunday 26th March 2pm at Quairading Tennis Club. Crazy dress up theme. BBQ TEA – BYO meat and salad to share. Members an arvo tea plate please. Names to Carol Dall by 24th March 0428 181 279 or cazza.d@bigpond.com. We would love to see Community members, family and friends at the match. Come for the social if not the tennis! LADIES BOWLING CLUB: No bowls on Tuesday 21st March 2017 due to Country Week. March 28th 2017 is our closing day. 9am bowls followed by our annual discussion then lunch at the Hotel. If you wish to go to lunch please give your name to Dale Wilson on 9645 1013. LADIES GOLF: Its back! Ladies Golf open day is on Wednesday 5th April, it is an invitation day so bring a friend. Names in by 12.15pm for 9 holes of Ambrose. Could all members please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. As always, all new members are very welcome. The Club opening day is Saturday 1st of April, members to bring a plate of nibbles to share.

FOOTBALL CLUB JUMPER PRESENTATION: Friday 7th April in the Lesser Hall. BASKETBALL: Each Tuesday, Youth at 5pm and Seniors at 6pm. Come on down, great fun had by all. Be at the courts 10 mins prior to game for warm up. Enquiries to Cheryl 0427 450 127. LADIES HOCKEY: Training Thursday nights 5:45pm for 6pm start. Bring hockey gear, Mozzie spray and water bottles. New players Welcome! Contact Deanna Hathaway 0406 123 924.

CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH: Saturday 18th March 2017 at 5:30pm, holy Communion with Peter Llewellyn. Sunday School 1st reading Joel 2: 27-32-Ian. 2nd reading– Ephesians 6: 1-4– Mary. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Sunday 19th March at 10am. Reader C. Gimbel. UNITING CHURCH: Sunday 19th March Service at 10:30. Reader M. Beadle. Flowers K. Teiman.

WORK WANTED JOB VACANCY: Ag Implements Quairading is looking for Fulltime HR Truck Driver / Yard person. Duties will consist of driving our parts truck and yard duties. For more information contact Ron King 9645 0077. POSITION VACANT - ASSISTANT TOWN GARDENER: The Shire of Quairading currently has a vacancy for an Assistant Town Gardener. Applicants are requested to obtain a Position Description from the Shire Administration Centre. Applications addressing the Position Description and Selection Criteria, Close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 29th March 2017. 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. WORK WANTED: Handyman– Gyprock. Painting. Patching. Carpentry. Yard Cleans. Prompt service. Call Les on 0417 969 184. 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 Accreditations. 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. BAND MEMBERS WANTED: I am looking to start up a local band doing 70s and 80s covers. I am chasing a guitarist, keyboard etc, singer, any brass would be good also. If you’re interested, please contact Ron King randbking@bigpond.co, or 0437 887 114.

GAILS CLEANING SERVICE: Commercial cleaning. Offices etc. 2 hours minimum. ABN for your requirements. Please feel free to contact me for a quote. Ring 0417942077.

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: Ute Canopy. To suit Falcon ute. Fibreglass with slide windows. Good condition, $550. Call 0427 959 185. FOR SALE: 2000, Ford Falcon Ute. Good condition, new windscreen and hoodlining, near new tyres, licenced and runs well. $1500 ONO. Call Darryl on 0427 451 179. RENTALS WANTED: Ag Implements is seeking housing for employees urgently. Please contact Ron King if you have a rental available on 9645 0077. FOR SALE: Austin 1953 Somerset Sedan. Genuine 12000. MLS In very good mechanic condition. Top of radiator tank leaks. Reduced from $3500 to $4000. Is Registered. Call 0433 241 539 or 9645 1262. WANTED TO HIRE: A stubble rake contact Haydyn on 0427 466 269. FOR SALE: Nissan 2004 X-trail 4x4 Station wagon, automatic, Great family vehicle, well serviced, has new tyres, finished in white DUCO. In tip top condition. $4950 ono. Call 0433 241 539 or 9645 1262. FOR SALE: Ford Explorer 4x4 automatic, 7 seater, S/wag, bull bar, spot lights, V6, unleaded fuel, very good mechanical condition. $3000. Call 0433 241 539 or 9645 1262. FOR SALE: Pea Straw weather affected still great for the garden $6 a bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui 0408 905 466. RENTAL WANTED: Ag Implements employee is looking for a room to rent long term. Please phone 9645 0077. FOR SALE: 2012 Honda CBR 250, suit new bike buyer. LAMS approved, great around town or work, just over 9000km. Valued at $3900, will sell for $2800. Contact K. Nottle on 9645 0227.

WANTED: Small, cheap fridge. Phone Janette on 0427 566 251.