Of Gems - Gemfields
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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: [email protected] Gemfields COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER MAY 2021 Snippets of our OUR WEBSITE: www.gemfields.org.au Of Gems Gemfields Community Support Association will be closed 3rd May Monday —Public Holiday Labour Day The 85 carat (17g) Tomahawk Tiger , found at Tomahawk creek in Queensland is a yellow sapphire with blue bands. The sapphire was sold for $1 million in 2010 to a collector from the USA. The Pride of Tomahawk was found in the Gemfields in 2017 by an amateur fossicker. It's around the size of a golf ball and considered the most significant gems discovered in the last decade. Found at the Washpool in 1993 was originally 103.5cts. Superb oval brilliant yellow to orange sapphire has a cut weight of 30.25 carats. Val- ued at $300,000. "The Autumn Glory" disap- peared when sent to the USA. It has still not been recovered investigations are continuing.
Transcript of Of Gems - Gemfields
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: [email protected]
Gemfields COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Of Gems
Gemfields Community Support Association will be closed 3rd May Monday —Public Holiday Labour Day
The 85 carat (17g) Tomahawk Tiger, found at Tomahawk creek in Queensland is a yellow sapphire with blue bands. The sapphire was sold for $1 million in 2010 to a collector from the USA.
The Pride of Tomahawk was found in the Gemfields in 2017 by an amateur fossicker. It's around the size of a golf ball and considered the most significant gems discovered in the last decade.
Found at the Washpool in 1993 was originally
103.5cts. Superb oval brilliant yellow to orange
sapphire has a cut weight of 30.25 carats. Val-
ued at $300,000. "The Autumn Glory" disap-
peared when sent to the USA. It has still not
been recovered investigations are continuing.
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
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.
Bookings are essential and must be made at the MPC office no later than midday Wednesdays, for catering purposes.
(Restrictions apply)
PHONE – 49854664
All proceeds go to Gemfields Meals on Wheels.
A beautiful handmade 9ct yellow gold ring with 3 (4ml) locally mined and cut Sapphires Including the brilliant colours of
Blue, Yellow and a Green Party. A White Gold shoulder with 3 2point Diamonds.
(Ring Size N)
Retail Value: $1995.00
Tickets $5 each or $50 Books
To be drawn on Tuesday 11th of August 2021 at the MPC Sapphire
All proceeds to the Gemfields “Meals on Wheels”
(Thanks to Sapphire Showcase for their continued sponsorship )
Tickets sold at
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Roy Day Park Sapphire
9am - 12 noon (This is a trial w/limited spaces due to COVID 19)
Membership Fee: $25.00/ $5 Session New Members $40.00/ $5 Session
Lapidary Activities, Silver Smithing,
Phone: 0407 057 425
NEED
Fuel, Gas, Auto Bits, Mining Stuff & More)
WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? Glaucoma is a common eye problem that causes vision loss and, if untreated, can cause blindness. Usually the deterioration is very gradual and not noticeable, so regular eye examinations are recommended for people from middle age. WHAT TYPES OF GLAUCOMA? (4 TYPES)
open angle — where this is no obvious problem, but the fluid pressure builds up angle closure — where the fluid stops circulating and the fluid pressure builds up quickly, causing pain in the eye and fairly sudden loss of vision normal pressure — where the eye pressure hasn't changed, but the optic nerve is still damaged secondary — where glaucoma arises after inflammation, injury, or surgery to the eye WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GLAUCOMA?
Most people with glaucoma have few to no symptoms until their eyesight is damaged. People with angle clo- sure glaucoma can get blurred vision, pain and a red eye, and might see haloes around bright lights.. They can also feel nauseous, with headaches and vomiting. This is an emergency and you should seek treatment straight away so you don’t lose vision.
WHAT CAUSES GLAUCOMA? Doctors don’t clearly understand why glaucoma happens. The optic nerve carries signals from the back of your eye to the brain and allows you to see. Nerve damage often has something to do with the fluid in the eye. WHO IS AT RISK OF GLAUCOMA? You have a close relative with glaucoma / have high eye pressure / are over 50 / are short-sighted or long- sighted / use cortisone (steroid) medications for long periods / have diabetes / have high or low blood pres- sure / have migraine headaches / have had an eye operation or eye injury
HOW IS GLAUCMA DIAGNOSED?
An optometrist or ophthalmologist (specialist eye doctor) can detect it early on if you have regular eye exam- inations every 2 to 3 years.
HOW IS GLAUCOMA TREATED? If you have angle-closure glaucoma, treatment will need to be provided quickly to reduce the pressure. This may be done with eye drops or intravenous medication. You may also need surgery. Nerve cells damaged by glaucoma can’t be repaired. Treatment is designed to prevent or slow further dam- age, mainly by reducing the pressure in the eye. This involves: eye drops or medicine laser surgery or other surgery to open or create a new drainage channel
Please make an appointment for tyre repair or new tyre fitting
Jim Varak News Coordinator
We cater for people with all types of disabilities. We also provide lessons for able
bodied riders. Lessons Saturday morning, other days by appt.
To book a lesson or make enquires please phone
Paula on 0408 798 440 Email: [email protected]
Volunteers needed
any days
to help with the horses
Anyone wishing to be involved in this worthy cause please call or email me.
FOR
SALE
Another month bites the dust: “Time and tide wait for no man” comes to mind. Our garden is in excellent shape; the winter planting started. The paw paws producing profusely. Lyn provided some very healthy looking tomato seedlings, thanks! Always nice to have some sponsors, you don’t have to be a member to contribute. We are in the progress of renewing some water pipes as too many leaks occurred in the old ones. Despite doctor’s orders, our president Dave, helped by Chris, did a lot of hard work to rectify the situation. Our busy member, Robin, turned out to be very handy on the ride on mower to keep the grass in check which thrifted on the previous flooding of our garden era. Any ensuing damage of the calamity has been taken care of. Some time ago, we planted a Poinciana tree in a corner of our Garden in honour of our former president Lew Proberts. The tree is developing well but would need a proper plaque of the well liked benefactor of the Gemfields community. Any ideas as how to proceed in this matter are welcome. Talking about benefactors, we like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Peter Brown. Peter was a previous member of our Garden Club and will be remembered as an industrious worker with a great vision for our local community as a whole. Vale Peter. As usual, we are looking for new members. We have a monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at the Garden, come and take part. You also can ring our secretary Pat at 49854544 for further information. The yearly fee is $15- which includes a plot, seeds, tool for use, a well appointed club house and so on. We also have community fruit trees. Last but not least, every Sunday market Chris will be at hand to explain the health properties of the Gumbi Gumbi trees and sell seedlings and the like in aid of the club.
OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm
Closed 1pm —2pm
Polarized Sunnies Magnifying Glasses Prices from - $10.00 - $15.00
As a community we can all work together to…………….
* SHOW RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS, DIFFERENCES, AND DIGNITY OF OTHERS
USE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WHEN DEALING WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE
COMMUNITY
* AND HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR PERSONAL BEHAVIORS
Let’s Work Together To Continue Making The Gemfields “OUR COMMUNITY,
“A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED”
Other Services Provided include
Faceting and Skin Polishing Sapphires and Zircons For Sale Onsite Keys Cut $6. Ring Cleaning $5
Free seasonal influenza vaccine is funded for the following groups at higher risk of complications from influenza:
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age (including Aboriginal and medically at risk)
all individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, namely:
cardiac disease, including cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
chronic respiratory conditions, including suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease and severe asthma
other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow up or hospitalisation in the previous year,
including diabetes mellitus, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, and haemoglobinopathies
chronic neurological conditions that impact on respiratory function, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and seizure disorders
impaired immunity, including HIV, malignancy and chronic steroid use
children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy
pregnant women (influenza vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy)
people aged 65 years and over (vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response is available for this group).
PROPOSED INDIGENEOUS & AT RISK INFLUENZA CLINICS
Eligibility for free Influenza Vaccine…...
Sapphire Tuesday 18 May – Friday 27 May 2021
The RFDS Dental Service will soon be visiting the Sapphire Community.
Residents of the community are encouraged to call
1800 002 507 if they would like to make an appointment to see the Dentist.
The RFDS Dental Service is free and will be in:
HOME ASSIST ON 4936 8522 OR 1300 223 301 RUBYVALE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS PAGE WHO WE ARE The Rubyvale Progress Association (RPA) is a body of community-minded people working together to manage public spaces, maintain public amenities, host public events, and instigate projects to bring about a broad range of improvements to our town – for the benefit of both residents and the travelling public on whom many of us depend for our livelihoods. WHAT WE DO We work to maintain and improve public amenities such as the Rubyvale Hall and the Rubyvale Rec- reation Area (on the flats), and liaise with Council in managing their upkeep. We liaise with CHRC, the Community Reference Group, Tourism and other organisational bodies to increase awareness of particular needs of Gemfields Communities, and promote tourism in our area. We lobby Council to instigate new public works – such as the Dump Point on the Sapphire/Rubyvale Road (a waste management system for the benefit of caravaners), a project now nearing completion just in time for the 2021 tourist season. We liaise with other agencies to promote awareness of, and instigate action on local issues – such as the recent Weed Management Day co-sponsored by the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA). The RPA plans to work together with the FBA to access funding to implement weed control programs locally – both mechanical and chemical controls to be employed to help manage and/or eradicate some of the many invasive weed species that degrade the beauty and integrity of our natural environment. We fund-raise, e.g. through running the Rubyvale markets, and submit applications to various fund- ing bodies to bring the things on our agenda, such as town beautification projects and community events, to fruition. Our biggest event, put on free-to-the-public each year in August, is the Saturday Night Spectacular – SNS. Planning for this event has already begun and we hope to keep making this signature event for Rubyvale at Gemfest time a bigger and bigger success each year. (More on planning developments for this year’s Spectacular in next month’s newsletter). In the spirit of Many Hands Make Light Work, we appeal to all of you who would like to give some- thing back to the community to rally round when extra hands are needed and help keep these good things happening for our town. We hold meetings on the second Monday of the month, from 7pm – 8pm at the Rubyvale Hall. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Finally, I would like to acknowledge here the long-time contribution of the late Peter Brown to the work of the RPA. Peter not only held the offices of President and Vice President for many years, AND put in the hard slog – planting trees, hauling firewood etc – he also took on much of the back- ground liaison work – with local and regional NGO’s as well as government bodies – to progress the profile of our unique physical and cultural landscape here on the Sapphire Gemfields. Peter will be greatly missed in the community. His commitment was inspirational. His legacy will be long remem- bered.
Lauren Gartrell (RPA President)
The Rubyvale Progress association invites expressions of interest to take on the job of food catering for Saturday Night Spectacular in August this year. Please contact the
secretary Caleb Christensen by email: [email protected]
GEMFIELDS ELECTRICAL
CONDITIONERS
FOR HIRE
Wedding? 21st?
The Rubyvale Tip
8am—12pm
FREE
HEALTHY
HIGHLANDERS
10am till Noon
Plenty of PRIZES
All monies raised donated to local
charitable Organisation’s
GEMFIELDS LOCAL AMBULANCE NEWSLETTER
On 11th February our local committee had an 8.00am meeting with Assistant Acting Commissioner Warren
Kellett for the purpose of awarding our President Ron Pont with his 25 year badge of service and also a
presentation to Andrew Borchardt and Dave Bradbury of their 10 year service medal. The time has just flown
since Dave first arrived on the Gemfields. A breakfast of bacon and egg muffin was expertly cooked by
Andrew. Photos of this event can be seen on our Ambulance Facebook page.
We are also very pleased to let everyone know that our local ambulance now has a lifting device to help
people who cannot get up on their own if they fall down. It has taken more than 2 years of asking and we are
so happy to have been able to purchase this lifting device for use on the Gemfields. It has already been put to
good use.
The Sapphire Markets are up and running so come and say hello to us on Sunday morning at our caravan. We
have first aid kits and snake bit kits available as well as other bits and pieces for sale and give away.
FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE AT THE GEMFIELDS
For all of our Freehold properties please see our notice board on the fence line at the Chemist
/ Post office in Sapphire. Or go to www.realestatevision.net.au and check out properties in
Sapphire, Rubyvale or The Gemfields.
FREEHOLD SPECIALS
7 SUNRISE ROAD, SAPPHIRE CENTRAL $275,000
This is a sold rock block four bedroom home for sale in 7 Sunrise Road. All the bedrooms are very large
and freshly painted. The open plan living, and kitchen are in a L shape. The enclosed verandah is another entertaining area with the other two large bedroom off to either side. The undercover patio encompasses the laundry and the separate toilet and bathroom. This home is situated with only one
neighbour and rear access and nature reserve to the side. The property is fully fences with multiple garden sheds, shade house and a chicken house. The home is walking distance to the post office, chemist and doctors surgery and worthy of an inspection. Call now to arrange a private viewing.
108 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, SAPPHIRE CENTRAL $227,500 This home is unprecedented with its uniqueness. The right side of the home has two bedrooms a living area and a bathroom. All areas are very pleasantly refurbished and air conditioned. Adjourning the living area is a comfortable enclosed breeze way, Here you can entertain to your hearts delight. But once you
enter into the large open plan living dining and kitchen area and more space for another bed you are surprised by yet another bathroom to the side to save walking back to the bedroom area to use the bathroom. Here the kitchen has oodles of counter and cupboard space to prepare a banquet. Again this area is fully air conditioned but with all the windows throughout this home there is very little need to have
them on. This home has two carports and a bonus large shed with many surprises inside. The property is fully fenced to keep the native and not so native animals out. The home has town water to the toilets but tank water to all other parts, but the option to convert to all town water is available if necessary. There
is a reticulation system to the trees and the area has been landscaped tastefully and well maintained. This home is truly a pleasure to present to the market. Call now to arrange an inspection.
8 GOANNA FLATS ROAD RUBYVALE $130,000
This property is a pleasure to take to the market. The home is a besser block (rock block) home built on cement slab, solid as you can get. The kitchen has multiple timber cupboards and encompasses the lounge and dining areas. It has 2 bedrooms with a large bathroom and separate toilet. You have a
separate pergola out the back and a shed for all your tools plus an outhouse to save you messing up the house when your working in the garden. There is a sprinkler system that keeps the plants alive. All this is situated on 2887M2 of free hold land. Call now to book an inspection.
67 KEILAMBETE ROAD, RUBYVALE $119,500
Plenty of potential here for the right buyer. This 2 Bedroom Home is positioned on 1 acre of land in the heart of Rubyvale. The home has a workable dwelling with 1 bathroom and ceiling fans. Behind the home is a 2nd dwelling featuring 2 additional rooms. On site is a single carport and access to town water.
You want your MINING CLAIM sold, then give me a call.
If you need MINING CLAIM transfer paperwork completed, then give me a call.
Call: Di 0428772760 Email: [email protected]
REAL ESTATE VISION GROUP Shop 2, 2 Mayfair Drive, Emerald
07 49877055 [email protected]
RENTALS AND SALES
Morning Tea will be
(following the march)
1300 523 985
The Rubyvale Markets are on again in April. Every Saturday 8am till 1pm (You can check in on the QR code or a sign in register is also available) All enquires please call Bev Winks on 0428399591
Coloring In
MAY CROSSWORD
MAY MEALS
MEATBALLS ‘N’ GRAVY Ingredients……. 1 kg ground beef, salted & peppered
1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 3/4 cups water Method……… Form ground meat into small meatballs and fry in frying pan until all sides are brown. Pour off most of fat and add, mushroom soup, water& onion soup mix.
Super Easy Vegie Bake Ingredients: 400gms potatoes (peeled & Sliced thinly) 400gms pumpkin (peeled & Sliced thinly) 2 tbsp butter 1 tbs mixed herbs 1 grated zucchini 1 can tomatoes 1 carrot grated salt/pepper to taste ½ cup preferred cheese grated Method: Pre-heat oven to 180dgs. Lightly grease rectangle tray. Melt butter & herbs together. Put all vegies into a bowl and pour mixture over. Stir well and layer vegies in tray anyway preferred. Pour over the canned tomatoes and season well. Cover with foil and bake for 45mins. Take foil off and add the
+
2 cans of cherry filling 1 box of white cake mix 1 packet of sliced almonds 1/2 stick of butter
Pour cherry filling into your glass or ceramic baking pan.
Gently pour the entire package of cake mix onto the cherry filling.
Melt your butter in the microwave. Or pot and then scatter the almonds over the cake mix.
Glaze the butter over the almonds.
Bake it all in the oven for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 180dgs.
Gather your ingredients together.
Find the words
GEMFIELDS PRIMARY HEALTH CLINIC
984 SAPPHIRE - RUBYVALE RD SAPPHIRE PO BOX 342 SAPPHIRE Qld 4702
Doctor on: Mon/Tue/Wed - By Appointment Only 8.30am- 3.30pm
Closed 12.30 - 1.30 for lunch. Pathology Collections: Mon/Tue/Wed
PHONE: 49854 547 FAX: 49854 693 EMAIL: Gemfields [email protected]. gov.au
ANAKIE POLICE STATION
Monday 8am - 12pm
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
.
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
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.
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
GEMFIELDS LIBRARY
SAT 9am - 12 pm
RUBYVALE HALL BURRIDGE RD
Sapphire Roy Day Park
tea. 5pm - worship.
ANAKIE HALL
LAST TUESDAY 9am-3pm Every other Tuesday of the
month 1pm- 3 pm
Roy Day Park
8am - 1pm Rubyvale Flats
ANGELO’S SAPPHIRE 4985 4690
GEMFIELDS RIFLE CLUB
LONG RANGE TARGET SHOOTING
Gemfields Fire Warden John Riley 042 758 0654
Mon—Fri 9am - 5pm
60 Fairview Lane RUBYVALE
PO Box 391 Tel: 07-4985 4664 ABN 15 200 469 724 Sapphire, QLD 4702 Fax: 07-4985 4606 E-mail: [email protected]
Gemfields COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Of Gems
Gemfields Community Support Association will be closed 3rd May Monday —Public Holiday Labour Day
The 85 carat (17g) Tomahawk Tiger, found at Tomahawk creek in Queensland is a yellow sapphire with blue bands. The sapphire was sold for $1 million in 2010 to a collector from the USA.
The Pride of Tomahawk was found in the Gemfields in 2017 by an amateur fossicker. It's around the size of a golf ball and considered the most significant gems discovered in the last decade.
Found at the Washpool in 1993 was originally
103.5cts. Superb oval brilliant yellow to orange
sapphire has a cut weight of 30.25 carats. Val-
ued at $300,000. "The Autumn Glory" disap-
peared when sent to the USA. It has still not
been recovered investigations are continuing.
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
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.
Bookings are essential and must be made at the MPC office no later than midday Wednesdays, for catering purposes.
(Restrictions apply)
PHONE – 49854664
All proceeds go to Gemfields Meals on Wheels.
A beautiful handmade 9ct yellow gold ring with 3 (4ml) locally mined and cut Sapphires Including the brilliant colours of
Blue, Yellow and a Green Party. A White Gold shoulder with 3 2point Diamonds.
(Ring Size N)
Retail Value: $1995.00
Tickets $5 each or $50 Books
To be drawn on Tuesday 11th of August 2021 at the MPC Sapphire
All proceeds to the Gemfields “Meals on Wheels”
(Thanks to Sapphire Showcase for their continued sponsorship )
Tickets sold at
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Roy Day Park Sapphire
9am - 12 noon (This is a trial w/limited spaces due to COVID 19)
Membership Fee: $25.00/ $5 Session New Members $40.00/ $5 Session
Lapidary Activities, Silver Smithing,
Phone: 0407 057 425
NEED
Fuel, Gas, Auto Bits, Mining Stuff & More)
WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? Glaucoma is a common eye problem that causes vision loss and, if untreated, can cause blindness. Usually the deterioration is very gradual and not noticeable, so regular eye examinations are recommended for people from middle age. WHAT TYPES OF GLAUCOMA? (4 TYPES)
open angle — where this is no obvious problem, but the fluid pressure builds up angle closure — where the fluid stops circulating and the fluid pressure builds up quickly, causing pain in the eye and fairly sudden loss of vision normal pressure — where the eye pressure hasn't changed, but the optic nerve is still damaged secondary — where glaucoma arises after inflammation, injury, or surgery to the eye WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GLAUCOMA?
Most people with glaucoma have few to no symptoms until their eyesight is damaged. People with angle clo- sure glaucoma can get blurred vision, pain and a red eye, and might see haloes around bright lights.. They can also feel nauseous, with headaches and vomiting. This is an emergency and you should seek treatment straight away so you don’t lose vision.
WHAT CAUSES GLAUCOMA? Doctors don’t clearly understand why glaucoma happens. The optic nerve carries signals from the back of your eye to the brain and allows you to see. Nerve damage often has something to do with the fluid in the eye. WHO IS AT RISK OF GLAUCOMA? You have a close relative with glaucoma / have high eye pressure / are over 50 / are short-sighted or long- sighted / use cortisone (steroid) medications for long periods / have diabetes / have high or low blood pres- sure / have migraine headaches / have had an eye operation or eye injury
HOW IS GLAUCMA DIAGNOSED?
An optometrist or ophthalmologist (specialist eye doctor) can detect it early on if you have regular eye exam- inations every 2 to 3 years.
HOW IS GLAUCOMA TREATED? If you have angle-closure glaucoma, treatment will need to be provided quickly to reduce the pressure. This may be done with eye drops or intravenous medication. You may also need surgery. Nerve cells damaged by glaucoma can’t be repaired. Treatment is designed to prevent or slow further dam- age, mainly by reducing the pressure in the eye. This involves: eye drops or medicine laser surgery or other surgery to open or create a new drainage channel
Please make an appointment for tyre repair or new tyre fitting
Jim Varak News Coordinator
We cater for people with all types of disabilities. We also provide lessons for able
bodied riders. Lessons Saturday morning, other days by appt.
To book a lesson or make enquires please phone
Paula on 0408 798 440 Email: [email protected]
Volunteers needed
any days
to help with the horses
Anyone wishing to be involved in this worthy cause please call or email me.
FOR
SALE
Another month bites the dust: “Time and tide wait for no man” comes to mind. Our garden is in excellent shape; the winter planting started. The paw paws producing profusely. Lyn provided some very healthy looking tomato seedlings, thanks! Always nice to have some sponsors, you don’t have to be a member to contribute. We are in the progress of renewing some water pipes as too many leaks occurred in the old ones. Despite doctor’s orders, our president Dave, helped by Chris, did a lot of hard work to rectify the situation. Our busy member, Robin, turned out to be very handy on the ride on mower to keep the grass in check which thrifted on the previous flooding of our garden era. Any ensuing damage of the calamity has been taken care of. Some time ago, we planted a Poinciana tree in a corner of our Garden in honour of our former president Lew Proberts. The tree is developing well but would need a proper plaque of the well liked benefactor of the Gemfields community. Any ideas as how to proceed in this matter are welcome. Talking about benefactors, we like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Peter Brown. Peter was a previous member of our Garden Club and will be remembered as an industrious worker with a great vision for our local community as a whole. Vale Peter. As usual, we are looking for new members. We have a monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at the Garden, come and take part. You also can ring our secretary Pat at 49854544 for further information. The yearly fee is $15- which includes a plot, seeds, tool for use, a well appointed club house and so on. We also have community fruit trees. Last but not least, every Sunday market Chris will be at hand to explain the health properties of the Gumbi Gumbi trees and sell seedlings and the like in aid of the club.
OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm
Closed 1pm —2pm
Polarized Sunnies Magnifying Glasses Prices from - $10.00 - $15.00
As a community we can all work together to…………….
* SHOW RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS, DIFFERENCES, AND DIGNITY OF OTHERS
USE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WHEN DEALING WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE
COMMUNITY
* AND HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR PERSONAL BEHAVIORS
Let’s Work Together To Continue Making The Gemfields “OUR COMMUNITY,
“A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED”
Other Services Provided include
Faceting and Skin Polishing Sapphires and Zircons For Sale Onsite Keys Cut $6. Ring Cleaning $5
Free seasonal influenza vaccine is funded for the following groups at higher risk of complications from influenza:
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age (including Aboriginal and medically at risk)
all individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, namely:
cardiac disease, including cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
chronic respiratory conditions, including suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease and severe asthma
other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow up or hospitalisation in the previous year,
including diabetes mellitus, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, and haemoglobinopathies
chronic neurological conditions that impact on respiratory function, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and seizure disorders
impaired immunity, including HIV, malignancy and chronic steroid use
children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy
pregnant women (influenza vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy)
people aged 65 years and over (vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response is available for this group).
PROPOSED INDIGENEOUS & AT RISK INFLUENZA CLINICS
Eligibility for free Influenza Vaccine…...
Sapphire Tuesday 18 May – Friday 27 May 2021
The RFDS Dental Service will soon be visiting the Sapphire Community.
Residents of the community are encouraged to call
1800 002 507 if they would like to make an appointment to see the Dentist.
The RFDS Dental Service is free and will be in:
HOME ASSIST ON 4936 8522 OR 1300 223 301 RUBYVALE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS PAGE WHO WE ARE The Rubyvale Progress Association (RPA) is a body of community-minded people working together to manage public spaces, maintain public amenities, host public events, and instigate projects to bring about a broad range of improvements to our town – for the benefit of both residents and the travelling public on whom many of us depend for our livelihoods. WHAT WE DO We work to maintain and improve public amenities such as the Rubyvale Hall and the Rubyvale Rec- reation Area (on the flats), and liaise with Council in managing their upkeep. We liaise with CHRC, the Community Reference Group, Tourism and other organisational bodies to increase awareness of particular needs of Gemfields Communities, and promote tourism in our area. We lobby Council to instigate new public works – such as the Dump Point on the Sapphire/Rubyvale Road (a waste management system for the benefit of caravaners), a project now nearing completion just in time for the 2021 tourist season. We liaise with other agencies to promote awareness of, and instigate action on local issues – such as the recent Weed Management Day co-sponsored by the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA). The RPA plans to work together with the FBA to access funding to implement weed control programs locally – both mechanical and chemical controls to be employed to help manage and/or eradicate some of the many invasive weed species that degrade the beauty and integrity of our natural environment. We fund-raise, e.g. through running the Rubyvale markets, and submit applications to various fund- ing bodies to bring the things on our agenda, such as town beautification projects and community events, to fruition. Our biggest event, put on free-to-the-public each year in August, is the Saturday Night Spectacular – SNS. Planning for this event has already begun and we hope to keep making this signature event for Rubyvale at Gemfest time a bigger and bigger success each year. (More on planning developments for this year’s Spectacular in next month’s newsletter). In the spirit of Many Hands Make Light Work, we appeal to all of you who would like to give some- thing back to the community to rally round when extra hands are needed and help keep these good things happening for our town. We hold meetings on the second Monday of the month, from 7pm – 8pm at the Rubyvale Hall. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Finally, I would like to acknowledge here the long-time contribution of the late Peter Brown to the work of the RPA. Peter not only held the offices of President and Vice President for many years, AND put in the hard slog – planting trees, hauling firewood etc – he also took on much of the back- ground liaison work – with local and regional NGO’s as well as government bodies – to progress the profile of our unique physical and cultural landscape here on the Sapphire Gemfields. Peter will be greatly missed in the community. His commitment was inspirational. His legacy will be long remem- bered.
Lauren Gartrell (RPA President)
The Rubyvale Progress association invites expressions of interest to take on the job of food catering for Saturday Night Spectacular in August this year. Please contact the
secretary Caleb Christensen by email: [email protected]
GEMFIELDS ELECTRICAL
CONDITIONERS
FOR HIRE
Wedding? 21st?
The Rubyvale Tip
8am—12pm
FREE
HEALTHY
HIGHLANDERS
10am till Noon
Plenty of PRIZES
All monies raised donated to local
charitable Organisation’s
GEMFIELDS LOCAL AMBULANCE NEWSLETTER
On 11th February our local committee had an 8.00am meeting with Assistant Acting Commissioner Warren
Kellett for the purpose of awarding our President Ron Pont with his 25 year badge of service and also a
presentation to Andrew Borchardt and Dave Bradbury of their 10 year service medal. The time has just flown
since Dave first arrived on the Gemfields. A breakfast of bacon and egg muffin was expertly cooked by
Andrew. Photos of this event can be seen on our Ambulance Facebook page.
We are also very pleased to let everyone know that our local ambulance now has a lifting device to help
people who cannot get up on their own if they fall down. It has taken more than 2 years of asking and we are
so happy to have been able to purchase this lifting device for use on the Gemfields. It has already been put to
good use.
The Sapphire Markets are up and running so come and say hello to us on Sunday morning at our caravan. We
have first aid kits and snake bit kits available as well as other bits and pieces for sale and give away.
FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE AT THE GEMFIELDS
For all of our Freehold properties please see our notice board on the fence line at the Chemist
/ Post office in Sapphire. Or go to www.realestatevision.net.au and check out properties in
Sapphire, Rubyvale or The Gemfields.
FREEHOLD SPECIALS
7 SUNRISE ROAD, SAPPHIRE CENTRAL $275,000
This is a sold rock block four bedroom home for sale in 7 Sunrise Road. All the bedrooms are very large
and freshly painted. The open plan living, and kitchen are in a L shape. The enclosed verandah is another entertaining area with the other two large bedroom off to either side. The undercover patio encompasses the laundry and the separate toilet and bathroom. This home is situated with only one
neighbour and rear access and nature reserve to the side. The property is fully fences with multiple garden sheds, shade house and a chicken house. The home is walking distance to the post office, chemist and doctors surgery and worthy of an inspection. Call now to arrange a private viewing.
108 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, SAPPHIRE CENTRAL $227,500 This home is unprecedented with its uniqueness. The right side of the home has two bedrooms a living area and a bathroom. All areas are very pleasantly refurbished and air conditioned. Adjourning the living area is a comfortable enclosed breeze way, Here you can entertain to your hearts delight. But once you
enter into the large open plan living dining and kitchen area and more space for another bed you are surprised by yet another bathroom to the side to save walking back to the bedroom area to use the bathroom. Here the kitchen has oodles of counter and cupboard space to prepare a banquet. Again this area is fully air conditioned but with all the windows throughout this home there is very little need to have
them on. This home has two carports and a bonus large shed with many surprises inside. The property is fully fenced to keep the native and not so native animals out. The home has town water to the toilets but tank water to all other parts, but the option to convert to all town water is available if necessary. There
is a reticulation system to the trees and the area has been landscaped tastefully and well maintained. This home is truly a pleasure to present to the market. Call now to arrange an inspection.
8 GOANNA FLATS ROAD RUBYVALE $130,000
This property is a pleasure to take to the market. The home is a besser block (rock block) home built on cement slab, solid as you can get. The kitchen has multiple timber cupboards and encompasses the lounge and dining areas. It has 2 bedrooms with a large bathroom and separate toilet. You have a
separate pergola out the back and a shed for all your tools plus an outhouse to save you messing up the house when your working in the garden. There is a sprinkler system that keeps the plants alive. All this is situated on 2887M2 of free hold land. Call now to book an inspection.
67 KEILAMBETE ROAD, RUBYVALE $119,500
Plenty of potential here for the right buyer. This 2 Bedroom Home is positioned on 1 acre of land in the heart of Rubyvale. The home has a workable dwelling with 1 bathroom and ceiling fans. Behind the home is a 2nd dwelling featuring 2 additional rooms. On site is a single carport and access to town water.
You want your MINING CLAIM sold, then give me a call.
If you need MINING CLAIM transfer paperwork completed, then give me a call.
Call: Di 0428772760 Email: [email protected]
REAL ESTATE VISION GROUP Shop 2, 2 Mayfair Drive, Emerald
07 49877055 [email protected]
RENTALS AND SALES
Morning Tea will be
(following the march)
1300 523 985
The Rubyvale Markets are on again in April. Every Saturday 8am till 1pm (You can check in on the QR code or a sign in register is also available) All enquires please call Bev Winks on 0428399591
Coloring In
MAY CROSSWORD
MAY MEALS
MEATBALLS ‘N’ GRAVY Ingredients……. 1 kg ground beef, salted & peppered
1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 3/4 cups water Method……… Form ground meat into small meatballs and fry in frying pan until all sides are brown. Pour off most of fat and add, mushroom soup, water& onion soup mix.
Super Easy Vegie Bake Ingredients: 400gms potatoes (peeled & Sliced thinly) 400gms pumpkin (peeled & Sliced thinly) 2 tbsp butter 1 tbs mixed herbs 1 grated zucchini 1 can tomatoes 1 carrot grated salt/pepper to taste ½ cup preferred cheese grated Method: Pre-heat oven to 180dgs. Lightly grease rectangle tray. Melt butter & herbs together. Put all vegies into a bowl and pour mixture over. Stir well and layer vegies in tray anyway preferred. Pour over the canned tomatoes and season well. Cover with foil and bake for 45mins. Take foil off and add the
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2 cans of cherry filling 1 box of white cake mix 1 packet of sliced almonds 1/2 stick of butter
Pour cherry filling into your glass or ceramic baking pan.
Gently pour the entire package of cake mix onto the cherry filling.
Melt your butter in the microwave. Or pot and then scatter the almonds over the cake mix.
Glaze the butter over the almonds.
Bake it all in the oven for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 180dgs.
Gather your ingredients together.
Find the words
GEMFIELDS PRIMARY HEALTH CLINIC
984 SAPPHIRE - RUBYVALE RD SAPPHIRE PO BOX 342 SAPPHIRE Qld 4702
Doctor on: Mon/Tue/Wed - By Appointment Only 8.30am- 3.30pm
Closed 12.30 - 1.30 for lunch. Pathology Collections: Mon/Tue/Wed
PHONE: 49854 547 FAX: 49854 693 EMAIL: Gemfields [email protected]. gov.au
ANAKIE POLICE STATION
Monday 8am - 12pm
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
.
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
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.
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
GEMFIELDS LIBRARY
SAT 9am - 12 pm
RUBYVALE HALL BURRIDGE RD
Sapphire Roy Day Park
tea. 5pm - worship.
ANAKIE HALL
LAST TUESDAY 9am-3pm Every other Tuesday of the
month 1pm- 3 pm
Roy Day Park
8am - 1pm Rubyvale Flats
ANGELO’S SAPPHIRE 4985 4690
GEMFIELDS RIFLE CLUB
LONG RANGE TARGET SHOOTING
Gemfields Fire Warden John Riley 042 758 0654
Mon—Fri 9am - 5pm
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