INNISFAIL & DISTRICT

Edition Number 99 August / September 2011

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

WEB PAGE www.csci.org.au

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE INC

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FOR THESE ARTICLES

Contents

Page 2 Editorial etc

Page 3 Happiness & it’s Causes—The Conference

Page 4 Young Parents’ Group, Recreational Group

Page 5 Fathers’ Day

Page 6 Child Protection Week, Father’s Day Word Search

Page 7 & 8 RSPCA & Story of Old Ugly

Page 9 Games Morning for Kids, AGM meeting info.

Page 10 Recipes

I don’t know about you - but the older I get the faster time seems to fly by.

Here we are again with our favourite magazine and do you know that the next one will be the 100th edition. Is there anything you would like to say to us? We would appreciate your thoughts or recommendations. I have started going through previous issues to pick out some of the best articles for reprinting. It is nice to be reminded of articles that appeared in the past.

In this issue the recipes are for simple cupcakes which can be presented in many different ways and, of course, Father’s Day is around the corner. Well all the best to you and yours. Cheers Gwen

What is success?

◊ To laugh often and much. ◊ To win the respect of intelligent

people and the affection of children.

◊ To earn the appreciation of honest entities.

◊ To endure the betrayal of false friends.

◊ To appreciate beauty. ◊ To find the best in others. ◊ To leave the world a better place - Whether by a healthy child or a garden patch. - Or a redeemed social condition. ◊ To know one life has breathed

easier because you have lived.

Editorial

Talkabout August / September 2

Don’t forget our next…..

Community Produce Swap

Days

Tuesday, 9th August & Tuesday, 13th September 2011

Between 10—12pm (the 2nd Tuesday of each month)

At the Community Support Centre

Innisfail 13-17 Donald Street Enquiries: 40 438 400

Community Support Centre Innisfail

Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETNG

TUESDAY 23rd August 5.30pm

Meeting Rooms Multi-Service Hub

13-17 Donald Street

“All Welcome”

The evening will include a light supper

and a showcase of Centre activities.

Nominat ions for Management

Committee are now being Accepted.

Ph 40438400

Things You’ll NEVER Hear a Dad Say!

Fathers Day? Aahh — don’t worry about

that — it’s no big deal.

Well, how ‘bout that?....I’m lost! Looks

like we’ll have to stop and ask for

directions.

Your Mother and I are going away for

the weekend...you might consider

throwing a party.


Happiness and its Causes – the Conference Barbi Jay

I was recently fortunate to attend a conference in Brisbane, on “Happiness and its

Causes - Tools and Techniques for a Happier Life”. I joined 2½ thousand other

individuals, from all over Australia, who had gathered to hear a variety of international and local

speakers, the most famous of whom was His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and we shared an

inspirational and motivating experience. During the conference a number of themes were

explored in relation to happiness and I would like to share with you some of the key ideas.

Matthieu Ricard is a French Buddhist monk who is recognized as one of the happiest men in the

world. He has spent many years practicing “compassionate meditation” and he has been

the subject of numerous scientific brain studies in which it has been shown that it is

possible to physically alter those parts of the brain involved in altruistic thought and

compassion by training the mind through meditation. Ricard believes that “Happiness is not

limited to a few agreeable sensations, intense pleasure or a burst of joy. Rather it is a way

of being and experiencing the world: a profound fulfillment that suffuses every instant of

life and endures despite the inevitable daily hazards we encounter.” He also states that “

Genuine happiness is being in a deep sense of fulfillment that arises from an exceptionally

healthy mind: a way of being that pervades all emotional states, and gives us the inner

resources to deal with whatever comes our way”. The importance of his message is that by

practicing altruism and doing things for others we actually increase our own sense of

happiness.

People are generally happy. Research around the world has shown that people are happy

rather than unhappy and this seems to be the natural human condition – after all nobody

wakes up wanting to be miserable! Happiness is also independent of material wealth –

once the basic needs of shelter, food, clothing and work have been met the degree of

happiness of the individual is not based on possessions or wealth. Social relationships have

been shown to be one of the most important factors when determining happiness and

having good, trusting friends and caring, close family members is vital for happiness- the

happiest people are those with strong social connections. If happiness is based on things it

can always be lost but intrinsic happiness is within us and cannot be taken away.

It is possible to increase your level of happiness but “one size does not fit all” when it comes to

the methods used. It is not just about “positive thinking” – we need a mixture of physical,

mental and spiritual change. The physical requirements include getting enough sleep,

eating nutritious food and getting some exercise – it is difficult to feel happy when you are

not at your physical best. Mental change may include changing the bias of the way we look

at life. We need to recognize and emphasize the good things- take time to watch the

butterflies or listen to our children laugh. Spiritual changes can also enhance our general

well being – doing things for others can lower our blood pressure and have other positive

effects. The important thing is to make the effort to change. Even if you don’t believe it will

work just taking the steps will achieve the result.

Season your day – find the time, even if it is the odd minute or two, to take a deep breath and

enjoy your life

Spend some time doing something for other people, animals or the environment.

Happiness is someone or something to love, something to do and something to look forward


Are you a parent under 30?

Then you are invited to come along to our

Young Parents Playgroup

When: Every Friday morning

Where: East Innisfail State School

(old Preschool building)

Mourilyan Road East Innisfail

Time: 9.30 to 11.30am

For more information please contact Natasha Obah at the Community

Support Centre Innisfail on 40438 400

When: Monday 8th August 2011

Time: 9:30—11:30am

Where: Community Support Centre,

13—17 Donald Street Innisfail

Please register by Thursday 4th August by contacting

Reception on 40438 400

ENROLMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL AND NUMBERS ARE LIMITED!

Morning Tea provided.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE INNISFAIL WELCOMES

YOU TO:

Our FREE Recreational Group in August 2011 FIBRE CRAFT—COCONUT WEAVING with Sophie Sam.

Come and join us and learn some basic skills in Fibre Craft (Coconut Weaving)!

Start by weaving a fish and learn more about the other possibilities such as making

a basket!

Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc is primarily funded by the Department of Communities

We wish all the Dads a wonderful Father’s day on Sunday 4th September. Bedtime came, we were settling down,

I was holding one of my lads.

As I grasped him so tight, I saw a strange sight:

My hands. . .they looked like my dad's!

I remember them well, those old gnarled hooks,

there was always a cracked nail or two.

And thanks to a hammer that strayed from its mark,

his thumb was a beautiful blue!

They were rough, I remember, incredibly tough,

as strong as a carpenter's vice.

But holding a scared little boy at night,

they seemed to me awfully nice!

The sight of those hands - how impressive it was

in the eyes of his little boy.

Other dads' hands were cleaner, it seemed

(the effects of their office employ).

I gave little thought in my formative years

of the reason for Dad's raspy mitts:

The love in the toil, the dirt and the oil,

rusty plumbing that gave those hands fits!

Thinking back, misty-eyed, and thinking ahead,

when one day my time is done.

The torch of love in my own wrinkled hands

will pass on to the hands of my son.

I don't mind the bruises, the scars here and there

or the hammer that just seemed to slip.

I want most of all when my son takes my hand,

to feel that love lies in the grip by David Kettler

Some creative gift ideas for Dad - A gift ensemble based on a theme. Put a list together of things that your Dad enjoys doing (fishing,

reading, photography) and then make up the gift based on the theme. For example if Dad likes fishing buy

a tackle box, filled with fishing goodies, match the theme with fish themed wrapping paper – make your

own with brown paper and fish stickers, match the card too.

- Pack a picnic and take Dad to his favourite spot to enjoy.

- Buy Dad’s favourite magazine and hand it to him with breakfast in bed – let him enjoy the morning,

relaxing with his favourite magazine.

- Or hire Dad’s favourite movie and have a shared afternoon relaxing with homemade popcorn.

- Make dad a ‘Dad and Me’ thumb print coffee mug. Use a clean, dry white coffee mug and enamel paints and a thin paint brush. Instructions: Make sure the mug is dry. Use the child’s thumb and red enamel paint to add the Dad figure and use blue/pink paint and pointing finger to add the child on the cup. Use the thin paint brush and black enamel paint to add the hair, arms and legs and to write Daddy and me above the characters. Bake the mug as directed on the enamel paint bottle or air dry (this will take a few days).

If the mug is to be used for decorative purposes only – use acrylic paints and coat with acrylic sealer.

-Recycle a cylindrical potato chip container into a modern art cookie tin for Dad! Paint it however you like

and fill it will your dad's favourite homemade cookies.

-Give Dad a handmade voucher book with vouchers he can ‘cash in’ with you all year round. Vouchers might include items such as: washing the car, breakfast in bed, a back massage etc.



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Father’s Day Word Search

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Saturday 10th September

9.30am— 1.00pm

FREE BOUNCY

CASTLE

A Fantastic Free Family Fun Event at the Central State

School, come along to enjoy the numerous interactive work-

shops that will be operating throughout the morning, suitable

for all ages. Free Entertainment from local dance groups,

Prizes, Giveaways, Information Stalls And a FREE Sausage

Sizzle

Organised by your Local Government and Non Government Agencies. Enquires please contact

the Community Support Centre Innisfail 40438400

Information stalls are

available for organisations

Please contact 40438400

CPW2011

Creative Weaving Creative Weaving Creative Weaving Creative Weaving Zumba Dance

Paper Aeroplane Making

Cultural Dance

Story Time

Lots More ....

Do you own a Business or work for one that would Do you own a Business or work for one that would Do you own a Business or work for one that would Do you own a Business or work for one that would

be able to donate a gift or item for a prize?? Please be able to donate a gift or item for a prize?? Please be able to donate a gift or item for a prize?? Please be able to donate a gift or item for a prize?? Please

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FREE.. FREE


Monday 15 August is Cupcake day for the RSPCA

Support a good cause and get baking to raise funds for the

RSPCA.

By raising funds for the RSPCA Cupcake Day, you will be helping the RSPCA to continue their programs and services such as those offered by the Cairns shelter – which supports the region from Tully to Mossman and the Tablelands. The Cairns shelter has some wonderful anecdotes of animals they have helped:

“There was a dog that came to our Cairns Shelter from Tully after Yasi that had all sorts of problems. He was a 4 year old black Kelpie stray, blind in one eye, had scars on his back and was absolutely petrified of loud noises and aeroplanes and helicopters. He has since been adopted by a lovely couple who live on the Northern beaches. He is continuing to receive treatment for his anxieties but has settled in well and is now part of the family. RSPCA Cairns called him Popeye.” “There was another little cattle dog cross that came in as a pup with

severe démodé tic mange (non-contagious skin disease). It took him three months to recover from that but he was eventually adopted. He now comes back three times a year as a boarder when the family go on holidays”. Locally, the Innisfail Animal Refuge, a registered charity, also assists the community in many ways. They have been operating since 1990 and offer assistance to the police, patients in hospital who don’t have family to care for their pets, students doing work experience as well as accepting dogs and cats that have been neglected and mistreated.

If you cannot get involved on the official date, 15 August – Host a cupcake party anytime in August.

Last year, $1.1 million was raised to support the RSPCA. The aim for this year is to raise $3 million.

There are 5 easy steps to get involved: Step 1 – Select a date and mark your calendar Step 2 - Register online at http:www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/ Step 3 – Tell them to ‘eat cupcakes’ Step 4 – Bake up a storm - (see some cup cake recipe suggestions in this issue) Step 5 – Decorate your Cupcake party

( From the Animal Refuge website)

Everyone in the apartment complex where I lived knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and, shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye and where the other should have been was a hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. Ugly would have been a dark grey tabby, striped type, except for the sores covering his head, neck and even his shoulders. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. "That's one UGLY cat!!! " All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running, meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find. One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbour's dogs. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home, I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. It must be hurting him terribly, I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear. Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying, was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion. At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain. Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful . He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.

“Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, beautiful, but for me…..I will always try to be Ugly.”



Bookings Essential

(space limited—so please book ahead)

Please RSVP by 23.09.11

Please contact Reception on 40 438400 to

register.

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playing board games, as well as, interactive playing board games, as well as, interactive playing board games, as well as, interactive playing board games, as well as, interactive group games, whilst learning new exciting skills and making new group games, whilst learning new exciting skills and making new group games, whilst learning new exciting skills and making new group games, whilst learning new exciting skills and making new

friends. The children will choose from a variety of games and enjoy the opportunity to friends. The children will choose from a variety of games and enjoy the opportunity to friends. The children will choose from a variety of games and enjoy the opportunity to friends. The children will choose from a variety of games and enjoy the opportunity to challenge their strengths in a safe and positive environment.challenge their strengths in a safe and positive environment.challenge their strengths in a safe and positive environment.challenge their strengths in a safe and positive environment.

When: Monday—26th September

(School holidays)

9:30 am to 11:30 am

Where: Community Support Centre,

13-17 Donald Street Innisfail

Age Groups: 5 - 8 and 9 -12

Cost: Free

Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc is primarily funded by the Department of Communities.

Annual General Meeting

As an Incorporated Association Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc must abide by certain

rules. These rules include that the Association hold an Annual General Meeting each year and at

the AGM members of Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc elect a Volunteer Management

Committee, to act on their behalf.

Our Management Committee has a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer (the

Executive) and 3 – 5 ‘ordinary’ members.

The Management Committee has ultimate responsibility for directing the activity of the

organisation, ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes for which it has been set up.

The Management Committee provides leadership to the organisation by:

◊ Setting the strategic direction to guide and direct the activities of the organisation;

◊ Ensuring the effective management of the organisation and its activities; and

◊ Monitoring the activities of the organisation to ensure they are in keeping with the

founding principles, objects and values.

The Management Committee must account for everything the organisation does, including it’s

spending and activities; and ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory

requirements. Everything the Management Committee and organisation does must be in line

with it’s Constitution and the Incorporated Associations Act.

The Annual General Meeting also provides an opportunity for the Community Support Centre to

report to its members and the general public about the activities and work undertaken throughout

the year.


Cute as a CupcakeCute as a CupcakeCute as a CupcakeCute as a Cupcake Cupcakes are very fashionable at the moment so

here are some recipes to try. Remember that it is the

topping that makes all the difference - let your

imagination run wild

Basic cupcakes: Beat together 170g butter and 2/3 cup caster sugar until light and creamy. Beat in 2 tsp vanilla essence and 3 eggs. Then fold in 2 cups sifted SR flour and 2/3 cup milk. Spoon mixture evenly into a tray of 12 paper cup cake liners placed in a muffin tray and bake at 160°C (140°C fan forced) for 20-30 min. Allow to cool before icing. (For different colours add food colouring with the milk - start with a little and adjust to desired tint. You could also make marble cakes).

Lamington Cupcakes: Use the basic cupcake recipe. Spoon 1 heaped tblsp mixture into each patty case. Top each with 1 tsp raspberry jam. Spoon remaining cake mixture over jam. Cook as above. Make chocolate icing by beating 75g unsalted butter (at room temperature) until fluffy. Gradually beat in ½ cup icing mixture and 2 tsp cocoa powder that have been sifted together. Melt 200g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir till smooth and remove from heat. When cool add to the butter mixture. Spread icing over top of cool cakes and sprinkle with desiccated coconut.

Dilmah Italian Almond Cupcakes (from Dilmah Exceptional). Pour ⅓ cup boiling water over 3 Dilmah Italian Almond teabags and steep for 3 min. Combine tea with 125 g soft butter, 3 eggs, 2/3 cup caster sugar, 1¾ cups SR flour and beat with an electric mixer for about 3 mins until smooth and creamy. Spoon into cupcake cases in a patty tin, sprinkle with slivered almonds and bake at 180°C for about 15 mins or until firm.

Strawberry cupcakes (34 cupcakes) 2 ¾ cups plain flour, ½ cup cake flour, 1 tbsp Baking Powder sifted together. Cream 250g softened butter with 2¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs and 1 egg white, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix 1 cup milk with 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract and alternately with dry ingredients while beating on a slow speed. Stir 2 cups finely chopped strawberries into mixture. Divide batter amongst prepared cupcake liners , filling 2/3 full. Bake at 170°C until tester inserted into centres comes out clean. Cool before icing with Strawberry buttercream and top with a strawberry for serving.

Topping ideas:

Vanilla butter cream:125g butter, softened, 1tsp vanilla extract, 1½ cups icing sugar, 2 tbsps milk. Beat butter and vanilla together in small bowl until as white as possible. Gradually beat in half the sifted icing sugar, milk, then remaining icing sugar. Colour as desired with food coloring or cocoa powder.

Jelly icing: Combine 1½ cups sifted pure icing sugar with 2 tbsp milk or water and 1 tbsp flavoured jelly crystals.

Dark chocolate ganache: 125g dark eating chocolate, coarsely chopped , melted into ⅓ cup thickened cream over low heat. Stir till smooth.

Decoration ideas: Sprinkles, lollies, fresh fruit, chocolate curls, chopped nuts, fresh fruit hundreds and thousands, halved Maltesers, fairy floss, dessicated coconut or

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