Edition Number 110 June / July 2013 WEB PAGE www.csci.org.au DISCLAIMER ALL ARTICLES IN THIS MAGAZINE ARE PRINTED IN GOOD FAITH FOR THE COMMUNITY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INNISFAIL COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE INC THE CENTRE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ARTICLES Contents Contents Contents Page 2 Editorial Pages 3 Inner Wheel Australia Page 4 & 5 Memories of the Show Page 6 Recreation Mornings Page 7 Child Protection Week - Paver Art Page 8 Recipes Page 9 & 10 Hub Happenings INNISFAIL & DISTRICT Community Information Newsletter Produced by the COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE 13-17 Donald Street, P O Box 886, Innisfail 4860 Phone: 40438400 Fax: 4061 7312 Freecall: 1800 616 001 Email: [email protected]The Community Support Centre is funded primarily by the Department of Communities The Billabong (photographed by Barbi)
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Edition Number 110 June / July 2013
WEB PAGE www.csci.org.au
DISCLAIMER
ALL ARTICLES IN THIS MAGAZINE ARE PRINTED IN GOOD FAITH FOR THE COMMUNITY
AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INNISFAIL COMMUNITY
SUPPORT CENTRE INC THE CENTRE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THESE ARTICLES
ContentsContentsContents
Page 2 Editorial
Pages 3 Inner Wheel Australia
Page 4 & 5 Memories of the Show
Page 6 Recreation Mornings
Page 7 Child Protection Week - Paver Art
Page 8 Recipes
Page 9 & 10 Hub Happenings
INNISFAIL & DISTRICT Community Information Newsletter
Produced by the
COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE 13-17 Donald Street, P O Box 886, Innisfail 4860
The Community Support Centre is funded primarily by the Department of Communities
The Billabong (photographed by Barbi)
Talkabout June / July 2
The change in the weather means that it is time to shake out the winter woollies and chase the moths out of the Ugg boots. How we Northerner’s do complain when the mercury dips a little below 20°C and we have to switch off the aircon and put on a cardigan! This time of year means our cane farmers are getting ready for the harvest and we hope that it will be a good one for them - our whole beautiful region needs the boost. It is also a reminder that it is nearly time for the annual show and this issue contains some reminiscences of the show in 1964 - it seems that not a lot has changed but the style of dress for the occasion. In keeping with the show spirit, our June Recreation morning is a chance to play some of those board games that we used to love. Come along and have some fun - they will be changing tables every 20min and playing whatever stage the game is at along with a game of charades thrown in! Should be fun and chaos!! It is very tempting to eat lots of junk food in the cooler weather so we are promoting healthy eating by including some great ideas for the kids’ (and your) lunchbox. See you next issue, Gwen
EditorialEditorial
The Ferris WheelThe Ferris Wheel
Buy your ticket, take your ride, how high will you soar?
Ferris wheel can lift you up and make you beg for more,
Far above the world again, high, distorted view!
Round you go in circles, it’s your latest love and you.
Soar to heights undreamt of, and hope it lasts forever,
But Ferris wheel’s a sideshow, and it’s Cupid at the lever;
Wheel has many nuts and bolts, some strain at this height,
You ride it to the apex, and pray they’re fastened tight.
Far above the Earthly crowd, fuelled by fresh devotion,
Ferris wheel is breathtaking – spinning Love in Motion,
Don’t think of the last ride when some rusty bolts were found,
Made your lovely Ferris wheel come crashing to the ground.
Why must rides come to an end, why do wheels break down?
One day king of all the world – the next down on the ground,
When you hit the earth again, please, exit the ride,
You’ve had your thrill, now move along - and hide your hurt inside.
~ Graeme King ~
www.kingpoetry.com
Talkabout June / July 3
50 Year Aniversary for Innisfail Inner Wheel Club
The first Inner Wheel Club was formed in Manchester, England in 1924, spreading to Ballarat, Victoria in 1931 - Australia’s first club. Members were originally wives of Rotarians who assisted their husbands but membership can now be granted by invitation by current club members. It is one of the world’s largest women’s service organisations with a worldwide membership of 100,000 and Australian membership of 4000.
The Objects of Inner Wheel are to: Promote true friendship,
Encourage the ideals of personal service, Foster international understanding.
Clubs meet once a month for friendship, fun, guest speakers, outings, service and fundraising.
The National Fundraising Project since 2001 has been for Cord Blood Research. Several research grants have been awarded with much progress being made in this field. Cord Blood Fundraising day was on May 3 this year. Each club also raises funds for local charities in need.
In August 1963, the Innisfail club was presented with a Charter from London by the sponsor club of Cairns. It started with Esme O’Farrell as President and 42 members meeting at ‘Tangvilla’ reception rooms with catering by Mrs Sue Yek. The club now has 33 members with 3 more to be inducted soon. President for 2013-2014 will be Frances Lagana, a Charter Member. Arrangements for a celebration of 50 years for the Innisfail Inner Wheel Club are well in hand for August this year, with plans for the International and National Presidents and Past Club Presidents to be in attendance. As in the early days under the guidance of Lady McAvoy (Molly), members are planning to provide some entertainment on the night.
Innisfail is in District A76 which includes the clubs of Cairns, Trinity After Dark, Townsville and Innisfail. District meetings are held three times a year. A National Conference is held at a different place within Australia every October.
Do YOU have a story to tell? TALKABOUT prides itself on telling the real
stories of local people. If you have a personal story that you think will be of interest you can email it to [email protected] or drop it into the front desk at the Community Support Centre Innisfail.
The story should be no more than 2 pages long and we love to use pictures or photographs (which will be returned). TALKABOUT retains the right to decide which stories will be printed and to edit them for length etc. We will also
decide when they will be used.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Talkabout June / July 4
Maria Letizia is a volunteer at the CSCI and approaching “show month” has brought back all sorts of memories for her. She recently sat down and described some of them...
Maria’s memory of the very first Innisfail show she attended back in July 1964 was that she had never seen anything like this before. She was newly married and, coming from ‘the big city of Freemantle,’ Western Australia to a small country town, the show was a very exciting time for her. She remembers the entry fee into the show was minimal and entry for children was free. Everyone was ‘dressed to the nines’. Men dressed in suits and wore hats; women prepared for months sewing their outfits & added stockings, high heel shoes, gloves, a hat and a handbag to complete the ‘show outfit’. Sometimes a raincoat or an umbrella also became an accessory to these outfits because many a show was held in very wet conditions. In those days there was no concrete path to walk on around the show so Maria remembers sometimes traipsing around in the mud and the rain - good shoes ruined!!!! Maria found the variety of show-rides, exhibits and ring events very exciting. She clearly remembers them all, especially the fireworks as this was her very favourite part of the annual show. Some of the rides that she remembers at the show were (to name a few);
Merry-Go-Round Ferris Wheel (this was the only ride
Maria would go on) Tilt-A-Wheel Ghost Train
Whizzer Dodgem Cars
There was also Knock-Em-Down, the shooting gallery, placing the ping-pong ball into the clown’s mouth as its head moved from side to side, a fortune teller, a clever man cutting out a shadow profile of your head in black paper in about 5 minutes (that was a show stopper) and great show bags that had lots and lots of goodies inside and were very affordable. And the food - fairy floss, hot dogs, waffles with fresh cream and snow cones - a treat for everyone concerned. Maria remembers the ‘Sam’s Pies’ van parked outside the car pavilion, not very far from the bar. The Exhibition shed held all the wonderful entries from all over the district showcasing either needlework, sewing, baking, preserves, plants and flowers, art, photography and craft. All schools from the district entered a display showing off their handwriting, mapping, drawings etc. The business people from the district took an opportunity to show
Talkabout June / July 5
off their wares, displaying merchandise they were selling. Maria specifically remembers the furniture.. Guiffre’s. The agricultural shed held the most up to date tractors and implements, all you needed for your farm. Brand new cars were also on show in this building - all for a special, not to be repeated, ‘show price’. Maria and her husband Ross (a farmer himself) walked the avenue of sugar cane outside the agricultural shed to see who had won the champion cane stalks for that year. This was a very prestigious award to win. The Poultry and bird shed held many noisy, but some very beautiful, chooks and roosters that had been groomed especially for the show. This also came with a prize of ‘Champion Show Bird’. The cattle shed held all the prize bulls and Maria remembers that she didn’t like the smell very much. She also remembers a prize for guessing the weight of the biggest bull. The ring events, a very big attraction that many came to see, included wood chopping and greasy pole climbing. Show horse jumping events were held in the middle of the ring. Each year bought a different main attraction event; Maria remembers dare devils on motor bikes, racing cars and many others. Also, of course, there were the wonderful and exciting fireworks and the newly crowned Show Queen, who was paraded out in a convertible car for all to see. The Show Ball also was a highlight at this time. In those days there was a main bar at the show, but it was off limits to Maria and the other women at this time. It was not until 1965 that they were allowed to attend with the menfolk. After all the walking around enjoying the sights, Maria was finally ready for a nice cuppa, scones and sandwiches, and a sit-down at the tables under the grandstand. These refreshments were provided by the Methodist or the Church of England Ladies Guilds. Maria enjoyed the show immensely not only for the fun and excitement it held for her, but also because it was the ‘social event of the year’. She especially remembers being introduced to new people, some
It has long been customary to celebrate the Sovereign’s birthday publicly
on a day during the English summer, when better weather is more likely.
Since 1805, the Sovereign’s 'official' summer birthday has been marked
by the Trooping the Colour ceremony, normally held on the second Saturday in June. It is also marked by the flying of the Union flag on
government buildings, a 42-gun salute and the publication of the birthday
honours list. For the first seven years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, her official birthday was celebrated on the 2nd Thursday in June but it was
switched to Saturday when midweek became inconvenient.
No particular ceremony is held on The Queen's true birthday, although the
Union Flag is flown on public buildings in the UK and there is a gun salute
in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London.
This information is taken from the Woodlands Junior School site: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
TRIVIA
Why is the Queen’s birthday celebrated in June when her real birthday is April 21?
400g desiree potatoes, peeled and chopped 185g can tuna in oil, drained and flaked ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp lemon zest 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten Salt and ground black pepper ½ cup dried breadcrumbs Olive oil spray, for greasing Mixed salad, to serve
1. Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 10-12 min until tender. Drain. Mash and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. 2. Add tuna, parsley, lemon zest, green onions & egg to cold mashed potato. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until very well combined. 3. Form mixture into 8 patties, pressing mixture to shape. Coat patties evenly in breadcrumbs. Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 4. Preheat oven to 200ºC. Grease a baking tray with oil spray. Heat until hot. Add patties and spray generously with oil spray. Cook, turning once and spraying again with oil, for 25-30 min or until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve with a mixed salad.
Ensure that you tuck the tomato between the lettuce and bacon to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. If preferred, use Turkish bread rolls instead of Turkish bread.
4 rashers rindless short-cut bacon Olive oil cooking spray 2 x 10cm pieces fresh Turkish bread, split in half Butter or margarine for spreading 1 slice reduced fat tasty cheese 2 small Iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded 6 slices ripe tomato Salt and ground black pepper
Spray a non-stick medium frying pan with oil and heat over medium high heat until hot. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally for 5 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside to cool slightly. Toast Turkish bread and place onto a board. Spread with butter or margarine. Top bases with cheese, lettuce, tomato and then bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread and serve.
2 tbsp tomato sauce 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 500g chicken mince 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 carrot, grated ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped 1 cup bean sprouts, trimmed 8 small iceberg lettuce leaves 4 slices mountain bread (halved) Combine tomato and sweet chilli sauces in a jug. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add chicken mince and stir-fry for 4-5 min or until white and cooked through. Add garlic, green onions and carrot and stir-fry for 1 min. Add tomato sauce mixture, coriander and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 1 min. To serve, spoon warm chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and wrap in mountain bread.
Rainbow Salad Sandwiches
Preparation: 10 minutes Serves 2
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and stoned 1 tsp lemon juice Salt and ground black pepper 4 thick slices multigrain or rye bread 1 iceberg lettuce leaf, shredded 1 small beetroot, washed and grated 1 small carrot, peeled and grated 4 sliced tomato or ¼ finely sliced red capsicum Small handful of snow pea or alfalfa sprouts Place avocado in a bowl. Add lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and mash with a fork until smooth. Place bread on a board and spread with avocado mixture. Top 2 slices of bread with lettuce, beetroot, carrot, tomato or capsicum and top with a few snow pea or alfalfa sprouts. Top with remaining bread. Cut in half, wrap and pack.
And when the kids get home...
Papaya & Banana Smoothie ½ small papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 banana, peeled and halved 1½ cups reduced fat milk 200g reduced fat honey yoghurt Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and serve.
Find more delicious recipes at www,freshforkids.com.au an initiative of Sydney Markets Limited.
Talkabout June / July 9
“Hub Happenings” June 2013
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1 09.00-16.30
Greenway Stitchers
2 09.00-16.30
Cassowary Coast Region Sewing
Guild If you have a community group needing a place to meet why not call in or phone 40438400 for a chat. We have great facilities & our prices are
minimal.
3 18.00 Cassowary
Coast Camera Club ph Richard 40643328
4 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 09.30 Inner Wheel
5 09.30-11.00
Tai Chi 10.00 –13.00 Indigenous
Women’s Support ph Rae Kelly
40616976
6 7 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
8 9
10 17.30
Cassowary Coast Region Sewing
Group
11 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
19.30 Toastmasters
Innisfail ph Dr Jay Lo 0417406100
12 09.30-11.00
Tai Chi 10.00-13.00
Senior’s Legal Service ph
1800650931
13
14 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
15 13.30-16.30
Innisfail Horticultural Garden Club
16
17 09.30-11.30
Recreation Day (see flyer for details)
CSCI Management Committee Meeting
18 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
10.00-12.00 Prostate Cancer Support Group
19 09.30-11.00 Tai Chi
10.00-13.00 Indigenous
Women’s Support 10.00-15.00 North QLD
Women’s Legal Service ph CSCI
40438400
20
21 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
22 23
24
25 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 19.30 Toastmasters Innisfail ph Dr Jay Lo
0417406100 09.30-11.30 Pave
The Way Worksop ph Sherrie 40438400
26
27
28 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
09.30-12.00 Basic 5 Cooking
Worksop ph Natasha 40438400
29
30
Talkabout June / July 10
“Hub Happenings” July 2013
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1 18.00
Cassowary Coast Camera Club ph
Richard 40643328
2 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 09.30 Inner Wheel
of Innisfail 13.30-13.30 Pave
The Way Worksop ph Sherrie 40438400
3 10.00-13.00 Indigenous
Women’s Support ph Rae Kelly
40626976
4 5 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
6 09.00-16.30
Greenway Stitchers
7
8 17.30
Cassowary Coast Region Sewing
Group
9 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 19.30 Toastmasters Innisfail ph Dr Jay Lo 0417406100
10 09.30-11.00
Tai Chi 10.00-13.00
Senior’s Legal Service ph
1800650391
11
12
SHOW DAY
13 14
15 09.30-11.30
Recreation Day (see flyer for details
CSCI Management Committee Meeting
16 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
17 09.30-11.00 Tai Chi
10.00-13.00 Indigenous
Women’s Support 10.00-15.00 North QLD
Women’s Legal Service ph CSCI
40438400
18 18.00-20.00
Deaf World Auslan Course ph 33578266
19 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
20 21
22
23 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 19.30 Toastmasters Innisfail ph Dr Jay Lo 0417406100
24 09.30-11.00
Tai Chi
25 18.00-20.00
Deaf World Auslan Course ph 33578266
26 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
09.30-12.00 Basic 5 Cooking
Workshop ph Natasha 40438400
27 28
29
30 09.00-11.30
Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259
31 09.30-11.00
Tai Chi
If you have a community group needing a place to meet why not call in or phone 40438400 for a chat. We have great facilities & our prices are minimal.