Out & About
March 2015 – 3
Out & About
March 2015 – 5
EAT CLEAN – LIVE WILD Paleo chef Library tour Thursday 12 March 10am Moonie Library 5.30pm Meandarra Library Friday 27 March 10am Bell Library 5.30pm Chinchilla Library Come and see how easy healthy living can be. Bookings essential. Book online or phone 1300 COUNCIL For more info and online bookings visit www.library.wdrc.qld.gov.au
Community Chinchilla Relay for Life 2015 Cancer Council Queensland Chinchilla Relay for Life to be held at Bulldog Park is looking to be even bigger and better bringing the community together for one night to Celebrate, Remember & Fight Back! Saturday 28th March the event kicks off at 3pm (registrations from 2.30pm) and continues through the night until the closing ceremony at 8.30am Sunday 29th. Everyone is welcome (lockdown – team participants only 11pm – 6am). The event kicks off with a Survivors and Carers Lap to Celebrate those who have overcome the disease. A very moving Candlelight Ceremony is held at dusk as a chance for everyone in attendance to light a candle to Remember those who have lost their lives to Cancer. The final highlight is the Fight Back Ceremony held at the end of the event after breakfast. During the night the festivities will include entertainment (this year featuring Tuffy), themed laps, demonstrations, food stalls to name a few. Thinking of getting a team together? “Don’t take too long…get in and register as a team captain and then talk some people into joining. Whilst the aim is to raise money, there is no target so teams can raise $50 or $5000. Just come and have fun.” Cheryl Henningsen, Committee Chair.
2015 Chinchilla Relay for Life Program 28th-29th March Saturday 28th March 1.00pm – 3.00pm Campsite Setup
To register head to www.relayforlife.org.au or contact Lorna Gadsby (Survivors & Carers) on Ph: 4662 7596 or Sarah McCracken (Team Registrations) on Mob: 0417 525 343. For all other inquiries contact Cheryl Henningsen on Mob: 0414 901 158.
2.30pm – 3.00pm Team Registrations Survivors & Carers Registrations 3.00pm
Survivors & Carers Walk 3.30pm
I’ll close with some very wise words from Elize Van Wyk one of our 2015 Faces of Relay:
“CANCER IS A CONDITION, BUT HOPE IS AN ATTITUDE - BE POSITIVE!!!” Joanna Bender
Opening Ceremony (CELEBRATE) Survivors & Carers Afternoon Tea Activities Including: Tug-O-War etc Slip Slop Slap Relay
6.00pm
Candlelight Ceremony
7.00PM – 10.00PM Entertainment by ‘Tuffy’ 11.00pm team
Lock Out – only registered members overnight
Sunday 29th March 6.00am
Breakfast – all welcome
8.30am
Closing Ceremony (FIGHT BACK!) Presentation of Awards and $ raised announced
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Gardening Autumn In the garden be a form of water storage (balanced with the need for suitable drainage, of course).
The beginning of March can still be quite hot, but get ready for a busy few weeks once the weather cools down. Not only will it be more pleasant to work outside then, but it will be time to plant a wide variety of cool-season vegetables, annual flowers and spring-flowering bulbs. Trees, shrubs and perennials planted in the mild autumn conditions of March will have time to establish before winter slows down growth.
Provided they've been suitably hardened-off, container-grown plants can be planted out at any time of year in frost-free parts of SEQld. However, this is an ideal time as summer rains will (hopefully) have recharged the nowwarm soil. Combined with autumn's mild air temperatures, conditions should promote plant establishment before growth slows/stops over winter and our drying westerly winds pick up. Many tough plants can get by with whatever falls from the sky once they're well-established, but will still need supplemental watering in the have have deleted soils of nutrients, especially early stages. the more soluble ones. Plan to replenish the soil before autumn planting. Don't forget trace After flowering has finished is an opportune elements, whether you add them separately or time to prune shrubs like Buckinghamia and as part of a complete fertiliser. (See also Plant Murraya paniculata. nutrition and nutrient deficiencies.)
We don't know how long rainy times will last, so also give a thought to improving water penetration and retention in anticipation of drier months ahead (for more see Soils). Tanks have become a familiar part of the backyard The abundant rains we've had recently will landscape in recent years, but the soil itself can
However, leave winter and spring flowering shrubs alone as they will be flowering soon or initiating their flower buds now. Examples are poinsettia, snowflake, camellias, gordonia, and azaleas. Now would be a good time to supply at little extra potassium.
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March 2015 – 13
Community ROUND THE RIDGES
Well, it was good to be back at the RSL for Rotary peace, Sybil; you will be remembered. last week and now it will be ‘all go’. The Rotary Club has lost some good members The meeting settled on two guest speakers - a and we ask everyone to please think about young Chinchilla lad, Andrew Cockerill, who has joining a Rotary Service for the fellowship, the just finished High School and who spoke about pleasure, the satisfaction and for over 100 years, his week at RYTS (Regional Youth Transition the world’s first service club has made this a Seminar) and also about his future at University. better world. Next, we had a Rotarian, Lucas Farrell from the Rotary Club of Mathilda Bay in W.A., who gave us information about a project to improve the domestic water supply in a small village in Timor A Joke: Leste which they undertook recently. Lucas also showed slides to explain how they completed A senior citizen told her eighty year the project. OK, before I go any further, I am having trouble. Old age, the main problem, with hearing and the RSL microphone not working, it was impossible for me to hear all of the talk. It was interesting from what I could hear though and I am sure that the problem will be fixed soon. Rotary is cooking the Bar-B-Que for the Melon Fest Rodeo at the Showgrounds on Friday night. Then, there is the Western Assembly for our Rotary District on June 7th, with our Club to supply morning tea and lunch.
old friend “I heard you are getting married?” “Yep”, “Do I know her?” “Nope”. “Is she good looking?” “Not really!” “Is she a good cook?” “Not too well” “Has she got money?” “Nope”. “Is she good in bed?” “I don’t know” “Then why in the world do you want to marry her?” “She can still drive” he answered.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Vince McCaffrey John Thompson and family. Sybil Thompson was a great person, especially with Rotary, Polocrosse and many more organisations she has been associated with. May you rest in 16 – March 2015
Community Melon Festival 2015 3 pm was a ‘big melon weigh in time’. It was a very thrilling time for anyone who had been growing and nurturing a giant melon for the last few weeks hoping to beat the record. The heaviest melon of the Festival was recorded in 2007 grown by Bernie and Matt Davies and it weighed a whopping 87.5kg. The 2015 big melon trophy went to Chris Davies and his 63.5kg baby. Woolworths’ representatives judged the most marketable melons and selected Ruby Red’s ‘Maxima’ variety as the best. Friday night was bursting with choices of things to do and places to go. Chinchilla RSL, Melon Chef, Beach Party and Melon Rodeo each had something extraordinary to offer just about anyone. There was back-to-back entertainment for the whole family, with a Poets’ Breakfast opening the huge day on Saturday, followed by the MAKE IT, BAKE IT, SEW IT, GROW IT markets and a colourful Street Parade. Steven Liddell’s Street Science Show sure did take everyone on a wild ride of scientific discovery, bringing science to life. Kids’ entertainer, Renata Jayne, had all the kids laughing to stories and dancing to her hits. Fuller Place became a stage for Chinchilla and surrounding areas music artists to show off their talent. Visitors also checked out many captivating photos at the Photo Competition hosted by QCWA.
to get a hold of a slice or two. One of the major sponsors, QGC, decided to celebrate the festival with a contest to find the most creatively decorated watermelon Melonheads Competition.
Photos by Western Downs PDP and Aja O’Leary
21 artistic entries competed for the chance to win $2000 prize money going to a nominated Western Downs community organisation. Chinchilla Meals on Wheels collected the most number of votes and took out the prize that was awarded just before the Family Concert featuring X-Factor star Dean Ray and McAlister Kemp. The absorbing laser light show definitely was worthwhile waiting for and if that was not your cup of tea, you could show your vocals off to Chinchilla at the RSL Karaoke Competition. Sunday brought some more action to life including: Chinchilla Country Markets, Poets’ Breakfast at the museum, Melon Fun Run and Melon Bowls Day. Queensland’s Western Downs plays host to some of the most unique and quirky events and the Chinchilla Melon Festival certainly leads the way!
This energetic and characteristic Festival is a fantastic advertisement for our region, bringing all our communities together to celebrate what makes this region great. And this year, it was bigger and better than last time. ‘Thank you’, Chinchilla community, for hosting such an amazing event and ‘Thank you’ Chinchilla Highlights of the Saturday included all the Melon Committee members, melon growers regular fun melon-themed events such as and all the wonderful volunteers for planning melon dash for cash, the ever-so-popular melon and organising such a grand event! skiing, melon bungy, pip spitting, chariot race, iron man and woman competitions and others. So, if you have never skied on watermelons or Around 15 tonnes of seeded melons were used attempted a melon bungee, then you need to put the Chinchilla Melon Festival at the top of for arena games. your 2017 to-do list! 5 tonnes of yummy, juicy melon was up for grabs and thousands of hungry bodies hurried Aja O’Leary
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On The Land BULL sperm Morphology Morphology of the sperm has been shown to be one of the most important indicators of bull fertility and a very useful selection tool for improving herd fertility. What is sperm morphology? Sperm morphology refers to the shape, size and structure of the sperm. Sperm quantities and its ability to move forward and reach the egg (motility) is assessed crush side by the veterinarian at the time of a bull test. A sample of the semen is placed into a small vial of preservative and is later examined for morphology using a much higher power specialised microscope in a laboratory. Why is sperm morphology important? Morphology results can predict the sperm’s ability to get a calf from the egg, and importantly, can pick up defects which may initially start to fertilise the egg but then fail to result in an ongoing pregnancy. Normal morphology has been demonstrated to be heritable, repeatable (doesn’t change much year to year), can be used to predict the number of calves the bull can produce and can predict the fertility of his male and female offspring. The heifer’s age at puberty and her time between calving and cycling again reflect the morphology of her sire. Bulls which do not qualify by morphology standards may still result in a large number of calves on the ground, but these calves may have come at a high cost. There may be an unacceptable high rate of empty or dry cows, and the cows may have lost one or two embryos during the mating season prior to maintaining pregnancy. The delays in achieving pregnancy result in smaller calves at weaning, and increased pressure on the cow to achieve pregnancy the following year, as she has a shorter recovery time post calving.
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Photo: Carabar Angus
What about variations in sperm morphology results? What about young bulls? Semen is sensitive to extreme temperatures, stress and diet, so morphology results can also reflect recent illnesses, transport stress, lameness and high grain diets, all of which may have temporary or permanent effects on fertility. As a result, repeat tests may be required on bulls with defects on the initial exam. Some bulls are more sensitive to these stressors than others and their morphology and fertility can be affected more easily than others in the same mob exposed to the same stressors. Overall, the majority of bulls will have similar results on repeat exams.
Young bulls may occasionally have defect sperm which reflect their sexual immaturity. In this case, the defective sperm count often progress to become normal as the bull matures sexually. Part of the testicle responsible for making important changes to the sperm necessary for fertilisation, may not mature to function effectively until some bulls are 15 months old, resulting in some defective sperm of lower fertility. These defects should be diminished by 18 months. How can producers benefit from morphology testing?
Variations in results due to poor semen Only purchase bulls that have passed a collection and handling are extremely rare and morphology test. identifiable. Veterinarians are trained to avoid these complications. Tracy Sullivan BSc (Vet) BVMS MVS PhD CMAVA
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Educaation District Swimming Congratulations to the following students who will form our St Joey’s Swimming Team to compete at the District Swimming Carnival next Wednesday 11th February at the Chinchilla Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Students are required at the pool at 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start. The Carnival will finish at approximately 12.30pm. Students are reminded to return their Permission Slips and Medical Forms along with their $2.00 admission to the Office as soon as possible. We wish the following students all the best next week: Rachel McLatchey; Andee Moore; Annabelle Peart; Lucy McLatchey; Briony Isles; Jack Stackman; Ky Harth; Lucy McLatchey; Katie Fitzgerald; Jade Kirkwood; Emi Watson; Regan Olsen; Keegan Sutcliffe; Will Pascoe; Josh Watson; Hayley Underwood; Cameron Cardillo and Neo Harth. If Students are successful at this Carnival, they will travel to Miles on Friday 27th February as members of the Chinchilla & District Team to compete in the South West Swimming Trials. Mrs Hart
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Health & Beauty
LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN THIS AUTUMN Exfoliate most days. Exfoliation will diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth and refine the skin and will help with dehydration or dryness. Irregular patches of pigmentation allow all other products applied to the skin to be more effective, as the dead skin has been removed. Exfoliate twice a week and then do a more gentle micro-foliation on the other days. There are many different types of exfoliant scrubs: acid based and a mixture of both. It’s important to use the right one for your skin to avoid over exfoliation. Keep hydrated! This is very easy to do with the use of a hydrating spritz or alcohol-free toner which can be spritzed on prior to moisturiser. This allows better absorption of product and can help even out the porosity of the skin. It can be used as often as you like throughout the day to maintain hydration – brilliant for planes! The reason you want to keep skin hydrated is that the skin will function more effectively. When the skin becomes dehydrated, certain enzymes in the skin stop working efficiently and we may end up with a bit more congestion and breakouts appearing on the skin. Keep it clean. How effective are you at cleaning your skin? If you are not a morning person, you may be half asleep in the shower and not focusing on where or how you are cleansing your face. To help make cleansing as effective as possible, I use an oil based cleanser for my first cleanse to liquefy all the oil based dirt on the skin (sebum, spf) and then my second is to leave me with my cleanest skin possible (but not squeaky clean or too stripped, which is bad).
Staying fit this AUTUMN not hot outside, but staying hydrated is just as important in the fall as it is when the sun is blazing. When fall rolls around, remember to stay on top of your fluid intake to help with both exercise recovery and appetite control. Drink Tea Drink more tea to warm up for the cooler temperatures. Green tea and black tea contain antioxidants that help ward off diseases during flu season so you can remain healthy and active as the season shifts. Exercise Early in the Day
Head to the Trails Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year for getting outside. Grab a friend and find some local parks or trails to walk, run or bike and take in the view of changing leaves.
be mediated by wearing wind-shielding clothing and dressing in layers. Proper attire and accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) that cut down on bulk but still allow for warmth make outdoor fitness more enjoyable as the chill of fall approaches
Try to work out in the morning or during the day. With the time changing and the sun setting earlier, it can feel as though it’s later in the day than it really is. This can make people more tired than usual. Getting into a routine of working out early will guarantee the workout gets done and still allow time in the afternoons and evenings to relax. Vary Activities
As the weather cools down and summer ends, it can become difficult to stay motivated. Trying a variety of different activities and varying workouts will help keep a fresh spin on exercise Dress for the Weather Drink Water When weather gets cooler, it can deter people Stay hydrated even when the temperatures cool and allow for confidence to build within a wide from going outside to work out. This problem can down. People often feel less thirsty when it is range of activities. 26 – March 2015
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Free women’s health clinic visits Chinchilla Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service mobile women’s health nurse Barbara Milne will conduct a clinic at the Chinchilla Hospital on Wednesday 4 March and 18 March from 9am to 2pm. The service is free and confidential and is available to all women. “A pap smear every two years can prevent the most common form of cervical cancer in up to 90per cent of cases and is the best protection health testing as well as advice for issues such book phone (07) 4662 8888. against cervical cancer,” Mrs Milne said. as continence, menopause, contraception and general wellbeing. Appointments are necessary Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Mrs Milne also provides a range of other as places fill quickly. For more information or to services including breast awareness and sexual March 2015 – 27
Health & Beauty Winter is a Good Time to Treat Leg Veins As the weather becomes cooler, it may be a good time to take the plunge and come in and see The Leg Vein Doctor, Dr Kemp, about treating spider veins and varicose veins. The winter months will give you plenty of recovery time before revealing your new, blemish-free legs in Spring. Varicose veins affect up to 50% of the population, with a small percentage affected by a more advanced venous disease. Varicose and spider veins appear on the legs, ankles, and feet and can be caused by being overweight, growing older, pregnancy, standing for long periods of time, or a family history of venous disease. If left untreated, varicose veins can lead varicose veins and recurrent veins following to leg ulcers and other serious problems such as surgical stripping. The treatment that is swollen legs and blood clots. required is determined through an ultrasound during the initial consultation. Patients that People who suffer from varicose veins can be undergo varicose vein treatment can see self-conscious about their legs, more so during results within weeks of the procedure and are the warmer months. The apparent, rope-like getting back to their normal, active lifestyle disfigurement can be unsightly and painful, straight away. Treatment of spider veins with often making work, regular chores and exercise microsclerotherapy may require several months painful. Spider veins, or telangiectasia, are to complete a course of treatment depending small to very small veins which are visible on on the extent of involvement. The good news the surface of the skin. They are quite common is that the treatment is effective and for the and are not generally harmful, but when they majority of patients, once the veins have sealed, are extensive they can be a source of concern the result is permanent. for patients because of their bothersome appearance which can draw other people's In addition to the treatment of leg veins, attention to them. Cosmetic Elegance Clinic offers Total Facial Dr Kemp is a visiting consultant at Cosmetic Elegance Clinic in Toowoomba and provides the latest “Gold Standard� Treatment non-surgical treatments including Microsclerotherapy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy and EndoVenous Laser Therapy to treat spider veins,
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