Rollingstone Rag August 2014

AUGUST 2014 Sunday

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11am-1pm Computer literacy with TCC

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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church BBBLC BBQ 5pm

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9am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group

8-3pm Community Bus Shopping

Zumba Gold 9am

7pm - AA Meeting

1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9am Cards

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Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm

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A Musical Morning 10.30 am Community Hall

MOBILE LIBRARY

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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church

9am - Line dancing

Lions Club 7pm at the Hall

9-12 Indoor Bowls

6.30pm Beaches Church

1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9 am - Cards 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall

7pm - AA Meeting

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9.30 Sue Blom at RTC 19

am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 4pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm - AA Meeting

20 10am Seniors Expo RSL Stadium 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING

14 8-3pm Community Bus shopping Visiting Vet Margaret 9-12 Hall 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup held at Rollingstone Primary School

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21 8 to 3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup

22 Seniors Luncheon Townsville Council (am pick up from hall must Book !

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Zumba Gold 9am

16 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm

MOBILE LIBRARY

24 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 6.30pm Beaches Church 8am at HQ SES TRAINING

25 9am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm - AA Meeting

26 Lions Club 7pm at the Hall 1.30pm Carers Support Group at RTC

27 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING

28 8-3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup

Fishermans Landing Fishing & Social Club BBQ 6pm

Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated.

SUNDAY 31st 8.30 for a 9 am Tee Off Disaster Management Golf Day Charity Event Mystic Sands Golf Club

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the editor and those involved in the over all publication of the Rollingstone Rag for allowing the section on Wildlife. Since the phone numbers have been featured with the articles we have been receiving more phone calls in regards .

We are also volunteers for the Turtle Rescue and find that that has been working well also.

Thanking you

Christine Green

Dear Editor, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Murder Mystery night that was held last Saturday.

It was a most enjoyable night with great food and wonderful entertainment. Look forward to the next one.

Thanks …….Pamela Redfern, Townsville

Letters to the editor are always welcome : please email rollingstonerag@bigpond.com or drop off your letter to Chris at the Community Centre or to the box at the back of the coverway at the centre !

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS IN THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG AS THESE BUSINESSES ARE WHAT ALLOWS US TO KEEP BRINGING YOU A MONTHLY PAPER !!!

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Rollingstone Local Disaster Management Group

MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB SUNDAY 31 August 2014 9 hole - 4 Ball Ambrose competition Register your 4 person team at the Mystic Sands Golf Club In person or on 4770 7355 Great prizes, heaps of fun, BBQ lunch

CHARITY GOLF DAY $25.oo per head registration.

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Community Noticeboard Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome.

Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris. at the RTC centre.

Blue Beach Café Car Boot Sale!!!!

Saturday - 23/8 - 8am - 12 noon Saturday - 20/9 - 8am - 12 noon Free Sites…. to book ring 0488 66 9991

A MUSICAL MORNING

*****CHANGE OF DATE ***** NORTHERN BEACHES SENIORS LUNCHEON TO BE HELD AT BLUEWATER WILL NOW BE HELD on 19th SEPTEMBER… Contact seniors for more information ZEPPY RATTAZZO “A special thank you to Nellie, Mario, Chris, Nat, Kacey, Darren, ambulance service, Mary and Anne for being there during the first few hours holding me together.

Heartfelt thank you from Cynthia and me to everyone who has visited; phoned; sent cards; brought food and flowers; attended the service and shared with us how Zeppe touched your lives: your overwhelming support of Cynthia and me gives us strength.

A public thank you to the Rollingstone Lions; RaDCA; Rosco; BP Servo; Rollingstone school staff; Wendy; Pace families; Anne and anyone else I’ve missed; who helped with the parking, seating and catering. Well done and very much appreciated.

A final word from Zeppe: ‘It’s time to get on with your lives, and what was all the fuss about anyway.’

THANK YOU from Nina and Cynthia.

BINGO at the Community Centre SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 1.30

August 8th at 10.30 am Community Hall Open to everyone who loves to sing and express themselves musically. Come join in the fun !!!!

A great, low cost outing for Carers and those those who they care for to come, meet each other and have a great time singing and playing instruments.

This will become a monthly event on 2nd Friday of every month so make sure that you keep it in your diary.

Annual General meeting and Nomination Form ( pg 25 Rollingstone Rag) . If you would like to make a contribution to the community, be involved and proactive! Join and or nominate for a position on the RaDCA Board Nominations MUST be in before 26th August!!!!

CAMBODIAN SCHOOL PROJECT Knitted squares for blankets These need to be collected by no later than 10th August. If you have been knitting please phone Kaz on 0431812263 or 07 4770 7353. Thankyou to everyone who kindly donated wool this year and to the amazing knitters. These will keep many homeless warm at night!!!

Special thanks to Allison Gough for the gorgeous beanies that she supplied. The kids will go crazy when they see these too .

This is a timely reminder to let everyone know: Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc Memberships are due.

Membership fees are $1.00 per year and are due before 31 July 2014.

Please note this is RaDCA Membership and is totally SEPARATE to the Rollingstone Seniors membership.

RaDCA membership fees can be paid to Chris at the RTC Office.

OUT and ABOUT : Bluewater Community Centre Friday 1st: Country music night Friday 8th: NATH/Acoustic & Karaoke Sunday 10th: Extravaganza De Engine Car show Friday 22nd: stephanie Friday 29th: Kids night Bluewater markets back in September

NEW COFFEE SHOP See ad pg 5 Borton St

NORTHERN BEACHES FESTIVAL Paluma 27th July - Sat 2nd August ...Arts and Crafts & Market Bluewater Sunday 10th August 9am - 3pm De Engine Car Show & Market Rollingstone 13th September 9.30 am ..Pineapple Festival & Market Toomulla Beach 14th September 8am .Fishing Competition

Sunny Days Carer's Support Group available Contact 4773 5808 for more information

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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Hello tto everyone , We have a new volunteer working at the Community Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays, you may have seen Ben around the centre when you have been here. Ben has been granted a Restricted Driver’s Authorisation and will be the main driver for the Rollingstone Bus from now on. This does not mean that our other drivers are off the hook. Their excellent services will still be required and will continue to maintain their Restricted Driver Authorisation accreditation. I have to thank our drivers for being available and ready to drive the bus sometimes at the drop of a hat. Thank you.

Janine the Rolly Rag editor and myself will, by the time you read this, have been to an information workshop to learn the finer skills of working in the Facebook and with other media environments. I must admit that this really is not my area of expertise and need as much help as possible.

Who Dunnit? – Not telling - you had to be there on the night. Thank you to everyone who got into the spirit of the 30’s by dressing up and having a wonderful evening of excellent food, good wine, a night of fun and intrigue. The list of people to thank will fill this page and you know who you are; but there really some very key people who need to be mentioned. Firstly Alec and Angie Barr for being gracious hosts and letting us play in their back yard. Angie, Malita and Jackie for the excellent food and service – 3 courses of the best food I have had for a long time. Thank you to the Paces for providing the fresh fruit and vegetables and for getting them to the centre when I kept getting caught up. To John Holliday for gathering together all the strings of the mystery and tying them in knots so that it would not be an easy crime to solve. To the Lions Dennis and Kerrie for wetting the whistles of our Super Sleuths. The night was a fundraiser for RaDCA and the Lions and as such it was a very profitable night. Watch this space there may be Who Dunnit? Part 2 but not on the coldest night of the year!!!!!!

The June/July School holiday Amazing Animal display was magical with Bruiser the Barking Owl, Birds of Prey Friends and trainer Deb. Many of the community turned out to see Bruiser and get to have a hold if brave enough. The Dogfather ran an excellent workshop in basic dog handling for approximately 20 children and were given a chance to teach their cardboard cut outs how to walk properly on the leash, stop and stay. Thank you to both groups for an excellent morning of learning and entertainment. Please check out the back page of this edition of the Rolly Rag for the Outer Limits activity for the September school holidays.

More information in the next edition.

Pineapple Festival on again 13th September, kids get your colour in comp entry forms from your school or download them from our new facebook page. …..Chris For up to date information, photos of events and current happenings please visit our newest initiative to keep everyone informed our Facebook Group page ( please note this site is not for comments or chatting just to keep the community up to date with what is happening here at the Centre) Rollingstone and District Community Association

RAINFALL REPORT Monthly rain totals as at 25th July 2014

Rainfall – 6.4 Wet days so far – 2 Temperatures - Max 27 ° Min 6° The yearly rainfall to date is - 1220.6

Hardy's home pet care New to the area we are a locally owned and operated mobile dog wash.

Our services include worming and home pet care with more services to come.

Dogwash $15 for the first dog and $10 for every other dog

6th & 20th AUGUST

Please call Corinne or Colin 0458192041

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Help support our markets!!!

BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month From 8 am - 1pm Held in the Park near Fishermans Landing proudly presented by the Fishermans Landing Fishing Club

Do you have things to sell? Stalls available and car boot sales are very welcome !!!

Come down to see whats available have a coffee and something to eat while you browse the stalls and find some great hidden treasures or fruit and vegies ,even have a massage Contact Rebecca for more details 0422198900

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COFFEE on BORTON st Saturday and Sunday 10 to 4.30 Wednesday to Friday 10 to 2.30 Geoff and Wendy Cooke Borton St. Mystic Sands

If you are interested in having a stall phone REBECCA 0422 198900

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The Annual General Meeting of the Community Association is to be held on September 2 nd at 7.30 pm in the (big) Hall. Nomination Forms for Management Committee positions are available from the RTC Office and are to be in the hands of the Centre Manager by COB on Tuesday, August 26th.

It’s with great sadness that we note the passing of Zeppe Rattazzo. Zeppe lived most of his life in Rollingstone (he was almost 66) on the Berra & Rattazzo pineapple farm. He was heavily committed to the local Rural Fire Service as their Hencamp Creek representative and has been part of community life for all those years. We pass on our sincerest condolences to his wife Nina (a Community Association Life Member) and daughter Cynthia. There would have been 200 people at his funeral – testament to the esteem in which he was held. Vale, Zeppe.

And also with great sadness, we say farewell to Werner Spittler, another long term resident and husband of Seniors Group Secretary, Claire. Again we express sincere sympathy to Claire and son Colin and family, and pass on our very best wishes. Vale, Werner.

Annette Hawkins is presently receiving treatment for Breast Cancer, and as such is not very well at all. Annette’s been part of the local scene for a long time now, so please keep her in your thoughts/prayers. Mavis Hagan has recently had eye surgery which didn’t go too well. As someone who’s always been prepared to generously contribute to the community, we send her our best wishes and look forward to a successful outcome.

We’ve only lately learned of personal misfortune befalling Tanya Moon and our hearts go out to her. To let you know, Tanya, you’re not forgotten and very much in our thoughts. If we can help, yell!!

Bad luck for Phil Ryan during June when he fell and broke his hip. Oh, Dr. Phil, it’d better be a case of “Physician, heal thyself”. However, we’re all behind him, channelling our best wishes to help him make a rapid recovery, so he can come home and drive Maureen nuts again!! (And before anyone takes offence, that’s meant as a little “light relief”.)

Bec Truscott and Keaton Jones have welcomed a baby boy into their world. How special is that? We all send best wishes to the little bloke for a wonderful life.

“Welcome Home” to Natalie Cardwell and Trevor Geritz – so very good to see them. They’re here for a few weeks visiting with Reg and Debbie before going to daughter Kate’s place once her baby is born.

And for those we don’t know about or who didn’t want recognition, stay strong and try to be positive.

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Available on loan as a disabled aid @ “No Charge”: NEW ELECTRIC RECLINER/LIFT CHAIR. Conditions apply. Speak either with Chris at the RTC (4770 7855) or Lion John Muller (4770 7510).

It is requested that there be NO general vehicular traffic AT ALL on the Village Green. There are notices in place (obviously for a reason), which are being blatantly ignored, so we would once again draw attention to them and ask that they be adhered to! Thank you for your co-operation.....

Due to a change in local demographics, we no longer provide the functions/events we once used to. These have been taken over by the local special-interest groups and, in some cases, by private community members. We see this change in direction more in keeping with our Mission Statement: The Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc. is dedicated to the development of a central facility for the benefit and use of the wider community - from tiny tots to seniors - to cater for the largest variety of interests possible: e.g. Family support, health and welfare services, sporting groups, leisure activities, and special interests of all persuasions. We’d like to think we’re finally fulfilling our original mandate.

The worth of the RTC just goes from success to success. The services offered, the referrals made, the problems solved, the activities put in place, etc., etc., just keep on keeping on and growing. Chris is doing a wonderful job and it is so good to see our dream coming true with so many people of all ages accessing the facility. The RTC and Chris are more than proving their worth and have well and truly earned their stripes. It can all only be called our very own “Vision Splendid” because it really does help, provide for and contribute to our community in so many ways.

So good to see so many local faces down at the Landing Markets. The milder weather certainly brings us out!! And the markets are definitely worth a visit, with quite a diversity of stalls.

And thanks again to Margie, Angie and their girls for the wonderful work they’re doing in/at the Op Shop. This part of our infrastructure just keeps powering along, and we’re so very grateful for this outstanding input.

From all reports, the “ANIMAL” day, as our contribution to the school holidays, was another great success. Chrissie’s organisation surely deserves congratulations with lots of kids and parents enjoying what was on offer. Good stuff, and there’s more to come during September, although this next lot will be a bit different and a lot more active. There’ll be something elsewhere in this issue of the RAG. For ALL community members is the Musical Morning being promoted by Barbara Armfield – one of our 2014 Seniors of the Year – on a Friday morning during the month. It’s not just for seniors (as indicated by some unpleasant remarks on Facebook by those invisible souls who hide behind their computers but still feel they know it all) but for anyone of any age who likes to sing, play an instrument and/or enjoy a happy, uncomplicated couple of hours.

And we must put out a really big “THANK YOU” firstly to Ray Jennings for his donation of his handmade model of HMB Endeavour.

It’s absolutely beautiful and we’re so proud to own and display it. Secondly, to Christian Hofmann for offering to build us a display case when all efforts to procure one seemed to be failing dismally. And then, thirdly, along comes Simon Barnes who offered to provide the glass required and then followed that up with the news that his company would assemble it for us. Such a wonderful outcome and three very special men, indeed, to whom we are most indebted and so grateful for their kindness.

From all accounts, the “Who Dunnit” (soooo cold) evening was a success. We must congratulate all those responsible for the organisation and the 56 who braved the cold weather to attend but it seems they all had lots of fun and good food to eat. Special thanks to Alec and Angie Barr for hosting the function at their home, on the platform, in amongst their railway carriages.

We’re looking for someone to build us a LECTERN, please. For years now, we’ve used the Lions’, but shortly theirs will be housed in their new building, so we’ll need one for use in the Hall. If anyone would put up their hand, we’d be most grateful. P.S: We’re not looking for charity, but we really need a lectern.

Honied Brussels Sprouts: Three-quarters into the time of cooking your roast, toss the sprouts in a little oil, season and scatter around the roast.

Roast for another 35 minutes. Drizzle a little honey over the sprouts, scatter over some celery seeds and cook for a further 10 minutes.

"We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain, but it is truer to say that complaining leads to people becoming unhappy.

Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza”.

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Andrew Cripps MP Ph: 07 4776 1428 Member for Hinchinbrook Ingham Qld 4850 Fax:07 4776 3503

Education Focus In Hinchinbrook:

BOOST FOR PREP TEACHER AIDES

I’m very pleased to report that prep students at state schools on Townsville’s Northern Beaches will benefit from additional hours of Prep teacher aide hours in 2015 as part of the Newman Government’s $54 million Boosting Prep for our children’s future program.

The early years of school set the foundation for life-long learning and success, which is why the Newman Government believes it’s vital to invest significantly in this area. I welcome this move to support our youngest learners during a very important period of their education.

From next year, children in prep classes at Bluewater, Bohlevale and Rollingstone State Schools will have more access to teacher aides, which will help ensure improved education outcomes. This is great news for families and students on Townsville’s Northern Beaches.

FUNDING FOR BLUEWATER SCHOOL I welcome news that Bluewater State School P & C have been successful in securing $35,000 to install new playground equipment through an application to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. I congratulate the P & C on their successful application.

NORTHERN BEACHES BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS The State Budget in June had some highlights for Townsville’s Northern Beaches, including: $758 million to the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and $41 million as part of the $334 million expansion of services at the Townsville Hospital. $80 million to continue the $200 million Townsville Ring Road project. $1.4 million as part of a $1.8 million project to enhance the Paluma Environmental Education Centre.

The final $1 million of the $9.3 million upgrade of the Ergon Energy Substation at Black River.

Bluewater Community Centre Twilight Markets Fruit & Veg Fence Peekers Massage Hot Food Cold Drinks Entertainment Kids Clothes 2nd Hand Goods Raffle

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Council Clippings - Division One Hello everyone hope all is well in the far reaches of the Northern Beaches.

I have been busy with budget issues so hence missed last month.

I have had the pleasure of spending some time in Paluma of late and we are so blessed to have this part of the world in our local government area. The dam is beautiful and a credit to James who is the ranger up there.

We have had crews working on the roads around the districts and this was a long time coming. You would have read about the issues in the paper which has caused us all in the rural road reserves some problems glad to say that we have now completed and are completing most of the work on the damage cause by heavy rain associated with Cyclone Ita. Carbon Tax has been repealed and this means council can pass on the savings through cheaper dump fees and less cost on our waste rates this will be real savings passed on to all.

Again as always please if you need me to visit or you would just like to have a chat more than happy to make time for each and every one.

Kind Regards Sue Blom Councillor for Division 1, Chair Community and Culture M 0427 300 364 P 1300 878 001 E suzanne.blom@townsville.qld.gov.au

Rollingstone & District Seniors Over recent weeks several of our Senior Citizens have visited Shirley Ciszek at the RSL Home in Rowes Bay. I am pleased to report that she seems to have settled in well. Our conversation with her flowed freely, although most of it was down memory lane, but it was good to see that she remembers us and the time she spent here.

The Seniors’ stall at the markets was extremely good so a big THANK YOU goes to all who donated cakes, biscuits etc. and please keep them coming for our stall next month.

Bingo was well attended. Our bingo is very laid back, unlike the bingo sessions in town, which, I am told, are taken very seriously. So do join us.

A group of Seniors visited Maggie Island earlier this month. As it was close to Bastille Day we all dressed up in French attire (lots of red berets and striped Jumpers). Morning tea was served promptly on our arrival, and then we all did our own thing until a delicious dinner was served. Afterwards, Seniors were given a bus tour around the Island before being dropped off to inspect the souvenir/dress shops at Nelly Bay. It was good to meet up with old friends again, and the weather was absolutely glorious.

Seniors are endeavouring to start a musical group for sing-alongs once a month. The proposed date is the second Friday of each month at the Community Hall at 10.15 a.m. The next sing-along will be on Friday 8th August 2014. So do come along and join us, we have some tambourines, castanets and other instruments that you can use. I thought we might call ourselves the Rollingstone Rockers (or Rockettes).

The Seniors’ luncheon put on by the Townsville City Council is on Friday 22 nd August 2014 at Reid Park. Transport will be provided by the Council, we will be picked up at the Community Hall about 9 a.m. and returned. So anyone wishing to attend please contact either myself (Claire Spittler) on 4770-7258, or Pam Stewart on 4770-7607 ASAP. The Seniors’ Northern Beaches Luncheon which was to be held on the 22 nd August 2014 has been cancelled and will now be held at Bluewater on Friday 19th September 2014. Again, please advise either myself (Claire Spittler) on 4770-7258, or Pam Stewart on 47707607 should you wish to attend.

A group of about ten Seniors went Ten Pin Bowling and had a really good, fun time. For many of us it was the first time we had played for many years. Some found the balls heavy to lift and rheumatic fingers got stuck in holes! But overall, we had a really good time and when somebody bowled a strike there was whoops of laughter and clapping. I’m sure we were the noisiest group there which is probably why we were placed right at the end of the bowling lanes. We’ve all agreed we must play again – soon.

That’s all for now, more next issue. Take care of each other…………..Claire

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Gidday Rollingstone So there I was, standing in the middle of the scrub with my hands jammed into my coat pockets up to the armpits, shivering like I had a bad case of the pox and swearing black and blue that the next clown on a push bike that pedals past and says “Morning officer” would get a TASER prong firmly planted where the sun doesn’t shine. I’d light him up so big, he’d could finish the race on one wheel. The Paluma Push was a raging success and congrats to the organisers, competitors, sponsors and especially the volunteers, without whom my mood would have gone downhill faster than the poor bloke who lost his handle bars, brakes and gears on one of the steepest chook tracks of the whole course. Nah… I’m only joking about being in a bad mood, but it was seriously brass monkey weather at the “Village in the Clouds”… but probably one of the nicest places this side of anywhere.

Do you remember a month or so ago when I gave you that little pep talk about expectations? Mine, yours, ours, theirs? Yeah? So… what are the expectations you have of your neighbours? Do you expect to be great mates? Do you expect to be able to have cake and scones at the side fence or a “refreshing ale” or three or four every now and then? Or are you happy to just be left alone for most of the time with just an occasional nod or a smile – just to be pleasant. I don’t care one way or the other but for crying out loud folks – get it sorted. The bottom line… no matter which way you want to go… is respect. My expectation of you is that you show some respect to the neighbours. If you live on a million acres and can afford to have the stereo volume up to 100 then it’s OK – but if you live in suburbia with houses within about 100 meters, then show some respect… not everyone wants to listen to “Slim Dusty” or “The Evil Dead” at 2am. It really is a common sense approach – either get on the best way you choose or agree to disagree but for the most part, act like adults and try to communicate civilly – remembering at all times the wise words of my dearly departed old Grandad who once said, “Of course we’d all love to have a beer with Duncan, but maybe Duncan’s had a gut full of all that company and he’s already as drunk as ten men and he just wants to go to bed.” (Think about that one for a minute and it’ll start to make sense.)

Now on to the important stuff. We’re on the scrounge again to raise money. With a Police Division of over 3,000 square kilometres, about 400kms of known bush track and nearly 80kms of beach we’re still finding a lot of areas that we can’t access in the big 4x4 company car. Add to that, the traffic accidents that happen in the scrubland area from Insulator Creek, Crystal Creek and Ollera Creek right through to Clemant State Forest and the Paluma National Park to Hidden Valley, the search and rescue ops that are conducted up in the mountains behind us, the sly grog runs that take place between Palm Island and anywhere on the beach from Leichhardt Creek to Cattle Creek and generally the HUGE dramas that the trail bikes and quad bikes create on the beaches in and around the residential areas of Balgal, Acheron and Mystic.

The QPS have started to purchase “all-terrain vehicles” for some of the major centres throughout the State and one has been recently provided for the Northern Beaches areas of Townsville (which includes us) and operates out of Deeragun on a “shared” basis. That’s sensational news for all of us and that vehicle will definitely help us get to those “hard to reach” locations – but we can do more than wait for our turn to use that vehicle – we want to raise the money to have our own. We want to have the ability to support this community both reactively and proactively (to be able to respond to a job straight away without going to Deeragun to get the vehicle – if it’s available – and to be able to conduct patrols so we can hopefully prevent dramas before they happen.)

So… after speaking with our bosses, members of our Disaster Management Group, our local LIONS Club and a few local businesses, we’ve kicked off our campaign with a grant application, raffles (Bunnings Gift cards, Coles gift cards, ITunes cards, etc) and a Charity Golf Day at the Mystic Sands Golf Club, 8.30 am on the 31st of August. That will be an “Ambrose” competition (teams of 4 players – so if you’re a complete gumby at golf like me, you still have a hit and a giggle) with prizes and a BBQ. We also plan to have the raffle tickets cranking along at the Pineapple Festival this year on the 13th of September with the all-terrain vehicle from Deeragun on display as well as the opportunity for a quick burn around the paddock – maybe for a gold coin donation.

So have I covered everything? Paluma Push, neighbours, beg for money, all-terrain vehicle, Pineapple Festival on 13/9, Golf Day on 31/8… oh yeah… to the poor hard done by individual who helped themselves to plants from the garden at the golf club without asking – if you so desperately need a plant for yourself, I’m sure that if you ask nicely, there are countless people who would gladly help you out. The Golf Club gardens are supported by not only the management and staff but by individuals who take pride in how that place looks – show some respect!

Stay safe ……………...Goughy

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THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE We welcome debate on any or all of these issues – send your responses as a ‘Letter to the Editor’.

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Who let these jihadists into our country? Must we run this danger just to boast our immigration system isn’t racist?

And have you noticed that when it comes to terrorism, the silent majority is irrelevant.

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Five minutes ago we hated the Labor Party because of the massive damage they’d done while in power, so we voted in the LNP. Now the LNP’s trying to fix the mess incurred by Labor, but, if there was a ballot tomorrow, we’d vote Labor back in because now we hate the LNP because they’re trying to extricate the country from that mire at both State and Federal levels. As Joe Hockey says, “the age of entitlement is over – stop putting your hands out and put them in your pockets”. Yup, we don’t like it if it affects our comfort zone: not even for the betterment of our country or community. A real case of NIMBY by short-sighted, selfish, ill-educated and wrong-headed voters.

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Infrastructure experts have called insurance rates, house prices, building costs and fuel prices all “rackets” that are holding back northern development, well, DUH!!!! Wonder how much that committee cost the taxpayers – to tell us something we already knew?

And don’t be scared: The ACCC is there keeping watch for all of us!! Really.......??? Sorta like the QCCC is there keeping watch on all of us.....really (again)???

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Reference Todd Carney and all the other foolish young things (as we all were at that age) over the years: stupid, drunken behaviour doesn’t taint a team, or a sport, it taints the individual. Did Cronulla and the NRL need to come down quite so heavily and end a career because of a silly, harmless photo?

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Hands up who reckons Tracey Holmes and Francesca Cumani are both a breath of fresh air in the male-dominated world of sports commentating? Highly intelligent, articulate and knowledgeable in their professions, they are both most commendable representatives of the female species.

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“Australia is now officially ungovernable. The government and the country are being crushed by senators who are exercising great power without any responsibility." Now, ain’t that the truth?

“Paleo” schmaleo!!!!!! Won’t be long before recommended eating will be the packaging surrounding what used to be our foodstuffs. Just ask Pete Evans and his followers. They eat very little of anything. What a way to live – such fun.

How has the human race survived for so long without their (mostly self-inspired) beliefs?

Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre.

Phone: 4771 5411

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Yes, well, with reference to all the above….…what can one say about…….NOTHING!!

(The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the “RAG” editorial and RaDCA Management Committee.)

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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News

G.Day All, Finally on their third attempt our club seniors got to go out on their ROSIE fishing and crabbing trip to Cattle Creek. Previous trips had to be cancelled due to bad weather.

They all had a great day, they caught fourteen keepers and one mud crab and released quite a few undersize and Jennies. They are a top crew to take out, they have so much fun and all get along so well together. The Rollingstone Seniors have booked another ROSIE fishing trip for the 29th of July. This time they are going to Magnetic Island for another fun filled day. TOP STUFF. Our clubs annual Italian Night at the Community Hall was another huge success with Italian food and plenty of it. We played team quoits with lots of encouragement from the sidelines. Always plenty of laughs. The winning team was team four. Congratulations guys. WELL DONE. MONTHLY FISHING COMP. Fish of the month went to Peter Cummins with a 90 cm Gold Spot. Mystery weight went to Tom Ruddick with a 48cm Finger Mark. Again well done people.

The Lound’s Fresh Seafood Raffle was won by Rob Thompson. Good prize Rob. YUM. We welcomed another two new members, our club is certainly growing. We have a club full of the nicest people.

AN INVITATION...Join us at our monthly BBQS usually held at the Community Hall on the first Sunday of each month where you will meet new people and catch up with old friends. $10 a head for non members. Kids under 12yrs are free when accompanied by an adult. BYO drinks…..Check the web site bbbalc.com and find us on face book for all the latest news and photos.

Our next BBQ.....

Sunday 3rd August at the Community Hall.

Sunday 7th September FATHERS DAY at KEN TURNERS place.

Please support our sponsors ...LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD.....PRO TACKLE.....MOTOR MARINE.

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BLUEWATER 2 Purono Parkway, Purono Park ,4818

OPEN Monday to Friday from 8.00a.m.

At the BLUEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE Dine In and Take Away 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK Phone: 0747 786 077 Specialty Morning or Afternoon Teas Catering by Arrangement

For all Appointments

Ph: 4778 6444

Acuwellbeing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Lynette Dennis Bluewater Medical Centre, Bluewater Ph 47786444 Northern Beaches Chiropractic, Burdell Ph 47742184 Naturally Healthy, Belgian Gardens Ph 043883442 RN & Midwife, Health Rebates www.acuwellbeing.org P 12

What is Cupping and how can it help tight Muscles and pain?

Cupping is a form of treatment used by Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists. Its origins extend back as far as 3000 BC and evidence of it used by Egyptians documented in the earliest medical texts Ebers Papyrus 1550 BC. It dates back to 1000BC in Chinese archaeology and Hippocrates ancient Greece (400BC).

Cupping, traditionally uses a flame to the cup then placed on the skin, where it creates suction, the skin is drawn up into the cup. This is known as dry or fire cupping. Cups can be made of glass plastic or silicon, early ones made of earthenware. Plastic or rubber cups have suction created by a pump, which can control the amount of suctions applied. Magnets are also used with cups to add magnetic therapy to the treatment. Wet cupping, combines cupping and blood letting, which is a form of controlled bleeding to the local area. A Sliding cup; the cup suction is slid over an area such as the back which is usually oiled to create a form of massage. The cup stays in place for five to fifteen minutes. It is believed by some to help treat pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots, and swelling. Cupping brings fresh blood flow to those tight muscles which in turn flows electrolytes nutrients hormones and endorphins to the area.

Cupping does leave forms of bruising which disappears within a few days, but it also gives great relief of the tight muscles deprived with stagnant from blood flow.

If you would like to experience cupping and free those tight muscles contact me, Lyn Dennis, at Acuwellbeing. See the advertisement in this paper. Practising at Bluewater, Burdell and now Ingham Road West End. Check out the website at www.acuwellbeing.org

Megs’ Beachside Hairdressing 47707528 All ladies mens and childrens hairdressing requirements Please phone Mon - Friday 9am-5pm for an appointment 32 Madelaine Dve Balgal Beach

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R.S.L. NEWS Most people are aware that I am very happy to be back at RSL (Queensland Branch) Rollingstone Sub Branch again as the President. For those who don’t know me, I was the inaugural Vice President and Treasurer of Rollingstone RSL when we formed in April 2000 under Charter from RSL (Queensland Branch). Our inaugural President was Mick Coulson and our Secretary; Wayne Rich. I was elected President of Rollingstone RSL in 2004 and President of the North Queensland District in August 2009. At the State AGM in June 2013, I was elected State Vice President and appointed by the Board of RSL (Queensland Branch) as the Chair of the Legislation and Awards Committee. Rod Girvan was elected President of Rollingstone RSL in 2010 and stood down in February this year. In April 2004, we completed construction of the Balgal Beach Memorial. Rollingstone RSL celebrated its tenth birthday in 2010 as we hosted the North Queensland District AGM at the Rollingstone Community Centre. We always have a successful ANZAC Day Dawn Service with usually about six hundred participants. This year the ANZAC Day Morning Service at 10 0’clock was conducted with somewhat a reduced participation rate, however this is usual when ANZAC Day is commemorated over a long weekend. On Behalf of the members of the Sub Branch; thank you to all our visitors and supporters who have done so much to ensure the successful conduct of our services over our history and continue to do so.

RSL (Queensland Branch) has certainly changed much over the past eight years since 2006 when significant changes were adopted in our modus of operations, constitutional change and adoption of current governance practices. These changes can be clearly seen at Sub Branch and District level; Rollingstone Sub Branch and North Queensland District both became incorporated entities in 2010 and therefore adopted the Board management of governance. RSL (Queensland Branch) has conducted a comprehensive Tax Compliance program and compliance change with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).

During 2013, RSL (Queensland Branch) established a new Company (Limited by Guarantee); Mates4Mates. The Company Mates4Mates has one shareholder; RSL (Queensland Branch). The first Mates4Mates Family Recovery Centre was opened in Brisbane on 15 March 2013 and the Townsville Family Recovery Center was opened in Townsville at 40 Anne St, Aitkenvale on 07 May 2014. The Townsville FRC was opened by Ben Robert-Smith VC, MG and has had many VIP inspections, including a private visit by the Governor General, General Sir Peter Cosgrove recently when he was in North Queensland. I encourage any RSL members, RSL family members or community supporters to visit the Townsville Centre at any time (the entrance is located behind the Aitkenvale Post Office off Wotten St).

The Mates4Mates program includes vibrant, innovative and member driven activities planned, coordinated and where necessary lead by competent and qualified experts, many of whom give of their spare time voluntarily to assist the Brave Mates. The Brave Mates are drawn entirely from current and ex-servicemen and women from the Australian Defence Forces, regular and reserve and their families. Note: There is no age limit nor are the Participants confined to specific service activities, theatres or areas of operations.

If you would like more information on current RSL (Queensland Branch) activities, please see the links below.

Finally I wish Mick and Rhonda Coulson good luck and enjoyment in their European crusade, we will all be pleased to see them back home in good health. If you know of an RSL member in hospital or who needs a hand, not travelling so well or needs company, please contact myself or Rhonda, our details are in the Community Directory at the back of the Rag. Stay safe and look after yourselves, Ewan Cameron President Rollingstone RSL

Links www.rslqld.org www.facebook.com/RSLQueensland www.mates4mates.org https://www.facebook.com/Mates4Mates

For those that don't know us, Leisure Accessible provides recreational opportunities for people with a disability and senior citizens. The club operates "ROSIE", a purpose built 7.9m vessel with a flat deck and including an accessible toilet. The side and front ramps provide access for wheelchairs and passengers. ROSIE is a smooth riding, stable boat that travels in a flat attitude, excellent for carriage of people with a disability and seniors on fishing trips and river cruising. For further information please see second attachment.

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch via email or call Ken on 0407 674 652……………………..Skipper Ken and Deckie Joy.

JULY NEWSLETTER On Saturday 7th June Cootharinga’s merry fishermen, Troy, Cameron, Zaine, Gary, Duncan, and Steve set sail on the high seas to enjoy a spot of fishing. Unfortunately the weather was not good and we had to stay in the Ross River. As we headed out towards the river mouth we threw out a couple of crab pots and went out to the shipping channel hoping we might be able to fish there.

Unfortunately it was far too rough so we headed back into the river. It didn’t help either that some-one forgot to take their Kwells and was not at all well.

After several moves all we managed to bring in was a sea snake that no one wanted to take off the hook, it was great when it managed to work its self free. We caught some undersize fish and crabs which we released to grow for next time. Rod did get a couple of hook ups but lost them.

All on board were regulars except for Zaine and although he did not catch anything, I am sure we will see him out again on ROSIE as we all had a really good time.

A big thank you to all the staff, in particular to Noel, who were deckies for the day, due to my debilitating state. No I was not hung over I have a broken ankle.

We are all looking forward to the next trip…..Deckie Karon and Captain Kevin .

Leisure Accessible provides recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and the aged

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MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB Welcome golfers, We have been very busy with golfing this month! We held our ladies Open which was sponsored by Kingsberry/Harcourts ...many thanks to Allison Gough for her sponsorship. A great day was held with our visiting players and ladies members.

Our July monthly medal results : Mens winners Womens winners

Div. 1: J’Okane

nett 67

D Stephan nett 62

Div 2: D Cleaver nett 66

Div 3

E White

nett 67

runner up P McCarthy nett 76

Congratulations and fantastic scores!!!!

We held our Breast Cancer Day which was sponsored by Di Stephan and we raised $835.30 which was a record for our club !! A special thanks to all who helped us achieve this and it certainly will be going to a fantastic cause.

Our ladies are off to pennants which we won last year. Lets hope we can come home with the Shield again ...GOOD LUCK girls!

Membership is now due and any new members are very welcome to join us. Please contact the Club for our special deals .

The course is in great shape thanks to our Greenkeeper Brett and the volunteers who help out Take care and happy golfing !!

MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS CLUB Our four club reps competed in the prestigious Dunn Cup during July and performed extremely well , coming a creditable 9th out of 19 teams. Michael , Graeme , Tim and Wally certainly rose to the occasion with what is believed to be the best performance from any team our little club has had represent us. Well done guys for a great effort in the most difficult competition in the North Queensland region.

We currently have nomination sheets on the board for Mens Triples and Mixed Triples which we be playing over the next few weeks. All members are encouraged to participate. Because these are not district champion of champions events , we will be endeavouring to ensure the teams are reasonably evenly matched. We would love to see some of our new bowlers take part in a (slightly) more serious form of the game and get an appreciation of championship bowls.

Saturday bowls has been suffering of late with little or no games being played. While the obvious success of Sunday morning games is a major contributor to this situation , I can only encourage any members wishing to play on Saturdays to get in contact with each other and organise a game. We have visitors turning up each week looking for a game and are being turned away when none of our members are present. Saturday comp fees have been reduced to $7 to align with the Sunday fees for barefoot bowls.

I am delighted to welcome two more new members to our club , namely Mal and Cathy Dorey. These guys have been so enjoying Sunday bowls for the last few months that they have decided to join up. While Cathy , in particular , is still struggling with some of our bowling terms ( you can only play with other members BOWLS ) they have brought a breath of fresh air to our group and we welcome them warmly.

As indicated , Sunday morning Barefoot Bowls continues to flourish with new players turning up every week . This is a very social morning with both new and seasoned bowlers enjoying the different formats that we dream up. The main criteria is that you come along determined to enjoy yourself and be present at the club by 9.30am at the latest.

As usual , please direct enquiries to Phil Small on 0418 779 292. Thanks.

Jeffs aerials

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DINNER: Tues & Fri Nights 6pm – 8pm For catering purposes advanced bookings preferred.

Weekly Chef's specials Raffles Tues and Fri nights Goose club Fri night; Jackpots each week until won Pic -a box Promo starts 1st week August

BAR:

Open Daily 9am

Take away alcohol available

BOWLS

Saturday: Comps

Sunday: Barefoot bowls 9am

GOLF

Monday,Wednesday & Thursday: pay $20 play 18 holes Tuesday: Vets Comp 8.30am Friday: Chook run Saturday: Club comp Sunday 8am: Bushrangers social competition Call us to quote for your small function, birthday, anniversary or just because party. Call for social group or corporate golf / bowls days.

Upcoming events: Disaster Management Fund Raising Golf Day, 31st August 8.30 am S. L & V.R.WYNNE ABN: 75737414593 trading as MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB stevon.consultancy@bigpond.com 135 Mystic Avenue` Ph (07) 47707 355

THE VOICE of “THE VON” With weather like we have been experiencing over the last month or so, why would you choose to live anywhere else. Crystal clear days, bearable temperatures, a golf course in fabulous condition, cold beer, friendly people: what more can we ask for!

Tourists frequenting the club over the winter months are envious of our weather and lifestyle.

By the time that you read this months “Rag”, if you have not paid your annual membership fees, you only have a few days left to do so. If annual fees are unpaid at the start of August, you will be required to pay the normal fee to play the course and to play in a weekly comp. The annual fee has been kept at the same as last year with a few new deals to encourage membership from outside areas. Social membership is invited to non-golfers/bowlers Sunday morning barefoot bowls is becoming very popular with 15-20 players each week. Any one is welcome to play and learn the skill of lawn-bowls being led by master bowler Phil Small.

We plan to have a new Friday night “pick-a-box ‘ promotion in place by the start of August. There will be some major prizes to be won and a jackpot draw. Prizes can be won simply by being in the club on a numbered seat and having ½ hourly draws to be in it to win.

The normal Goose club and raffles continue. The goose club jackpot has again been recently claimed.

Preparations are under way for the annual Disaster Management Fundraising Day. This event was missed last year but is planned for Aug 31. It will be a fun day involving 9 holes of challenging golf, lunch, auction, raffles and music from “Two little Louies “.

Meals continue on Tuesdays and Friday nights and we welcome to quote for any function (birthday, anniversary, wedding ,divorce ) you may be considering.

Thanks to our Weekly Sponsors over the past months. We value your sponsorships and interest in our club.

Keep on hitten em straight and far

Until next month…………….Mine Host, Vonny Wynne

Thought for the Month: Don’t run in front of car: you’ll get two tired. Don’t run behind it: youll get exhausted

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello and welcome Cyril, lets read what our Club has been up to for the last month.

The attendance at our club BBQ on Friday 27 June was very pleasing despite the cooler weather.

Local identity Ken Turner and his lovely partner Joy attended, at our invitation, to speak of their very satisfying work with a club called Leisure Accessible Inc. Ken gave a short but interesting and informative talk about how he and some willing helpers take disadvantaged children and seniors out for a day on the water either cruising or fishing on the good ship “Rosie” of whom no doubt most of you have heard. Club President Garry then presented Ken with a cheque for $250.00 to help Leisure Accessible Inc continue their outstanding work.

Ken also indicated that they need more skippers to take “Rosie” out on the occasions he is unavailable. That person would need to be skilled in boat operations and seamanship, he said ideally a retired or working professional fisherperson would be the person they require.

But, in volunteering don’t expect any remuneration for your work as the satisfaction of hearing the squeals of delight and seeing happy smiling faces at the end of the day is ample reward. Interested, give Ken a ring on 47707276 or 0407674652 to discuss your experience and for more details, he would love to hear from you.

Last month we introduced a new segment in our article called Dickie’s Fishing News. We are about to include another segment on The Fishermans Landing Markets submitted by Rebecca. Of course the new segments will decrease the amount of waffle I need to write which would please most.

We welcome new members, The Sharp Family from Mutarnee. Doug, Lurlene and Mac we hope you have a happy and satisfying tenure in your Club.

Due to an ongoing, continuous, never ending IT problem we still cannot get copies of the Committee Meeting Minutes or advice of upcoming functions out to Club members via E-mail. The darn thing will just not work! So, as an interim measure, a copy of the minutes will be displayed on the notice board at The Landing at each monthly BBQ. Additionally, Club President Garry has introduced a segment at the monthly BBQ where a general but short discussion period between members and the committee will be held to air any perceived problems, receive suggestions on what direction we should be going with the Club, types of functions the members would like to see organized etc. Come along and have your say.

Now who do I have dirt on this month? Ah yes, Rebecca. You know Rebecca who now runs The Fishermans Landing Markets, happy – yes, bright – yes, bubbly – yes, a go getter – yes, smart – ye.. ah, well, hold on there. Not too smart when it comes to running or in particular drawing a raffle. Yes, it was all above board and tickety-boo but Bec, when you use one of those cards with spaces for 50 names there is a tag on the back you pull out to reveal the winning number. No, you don’t scour the area looking for a numbers barrel with 100 numbered balls then laboriously spin the barrel until eventually you get a number 50 or under. We bet you don’t do that again.

The lucky winner was the Coffee Man. DICKIES FISHING NEWS: The State Government has released the Coral Reef fin fish closure dates for this year to assist anglers in their planning. The closure dates for 2014 are 21 October to 25 October inclusive and 19 November to 23 November inclusive. What is the bet that it will be blowing a 25 knot southeasterly during the period making the weather a far better conservation element of our fishing areas in the north than any green zone. Our Club monitorsVHF frequencies 16 and 22 also 27 MHZ channels 88 and 90. Leave expired flares or EPIRBS at The Landing for safe disposal and please submit your trip sheets with either Townsville or Ingham Coast Guard.

Please, safe and responsible boating at all times.

Ron Condren (Condo) continues to improve slowly after a very long time on the sick list. It is pleasing to see him about again and, boosted recently with some very good news he has been seen with a smile on his weathered face. Hurry back Condo.

The NRL State of Origin series for 2014 is now done and dusted with many members and in particular visitors watching the games on the Club’ big screen TV. Finally, a reminder that most of our members are now unfinancial so please get those renewal applications submitted along with payment.

It is still a bargain at $50.00 for family membership and $30.00 for a single. We don’t want the embarrassment of asking you for a $10.00 visitor fee per head at the next Club BBQ on 29th August because you are an unfinancial member.

On behalf of the Committee and Members of our Club, we wish to sincerely thank Andrew Cripps MP, Member for Hinchinbrook for his recent very kind and generous donation to our Club. It shows our local MP really does look after the little people within his electorate.

Now then Cyril, what did you think of the Club’s achievements this month? Ah, well it was good to see they made a cash donation to a very worthy cause, they did do two markets and put on a great end of month BBQ for our members but, what about the great fishing competition that has been mooted since December last year. Sorry Cyril I am told by the sub-committee it is still in the planning stages, on the back burner, in the pipeline, actively being pursued, on the agenda et al. So it hasn’t been forgotten.

Fishing Rule No 3. The more tangled your own line, the better the fish are biting all around you.

Until next month, …………….. Ninger

Exciting Changes to the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme!

Since August 2013, Deaf Services Queensland has been providing the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme to the community. As of July 2014, there have been some significant changes to the eligibility of the scheme meaning more and more community members may be eligible to receive a deaf friendly smoke alarm at a fraction of the cost.If you are Deaf or experience hearing loss, Deaf Services Queensland may be able to provide you with a subsidised smoke alarm that meets the needs of you and your family and keep you safe in your home.The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme means that all eligible deaf and hard of hearing adults and children can afford to keep themselves and their families safe with the best specialised smoke alarms.The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme is available if you live in Queensland and meet any of the following criteria: • are Deaf or hearing impaired • have a current Concession Card The Scheme is also now available to people who are Deaf and hard of hearing who do not have a Concession card.

For people who have a Concession card, you will only need to contribute $20 to the cost of the smoke alarm. People who are in the Deaf and hard of hearing community who don’t have

Concession cards only need to pay $50.

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BEACHES CHURCH NORTHERN BEACHES COMMUNITY CHURCH

Rollingstone Community Centre 2nd & 4th Sunday at 6.30pm Come and join us in the RADCA Community Hall on Community Crescent We are a contemporary family style church with a relaxed North Queensland flavour

WEDNESDAYS 1PM AT THE HALL

Also meeting at: Jensen: 13 Mt Kulburn Drive … Sunday 9.30am (Turn off Bruce Hwy at Len’s Feed Shed just south of Black River bridge)

Saunders Beach: Community Centre … 1st & 3rd Sunday 6.30pm Tea and Coffee to follow For details ring Ps Ian Morgan on 0407 475 161 or the church office 4751 9222 Australian Christian Churches Assemblies of God in Australia

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WILDLIFE CARERS FOR ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds

*****Stories form the Carers ****** I was given a female wallaby joey whose mother had been hit by a car.

This happened Pineapple Festival day 2011 and I named her Apple. Because she was over 1.5kgs she was never as calm and as friendly as those raised at a younger age. She was very skittish and I tried not to encourage this behaviour. I was fortunate to be able to pat her while she was feeding, only every now and then , which was a big thing. After release she would return every few days for a feed and then every few weeks and eventually monthly when finally she returned home (after the bush fire in 2013). I had not seen her since then until the other night when I heard the front screen rattle. I opened it to find a wallaby waiting to come in. Bemused, I let it in and it sauntered through the house, stopping once to look at us. I then realized by a distinctive mark that it was Apple. I was overjoyed but she took it all in her stride and continued through and out to the backyard. Another carer was here and also recognized her. Now why after all that time would she return home and go through the house when she had never been inside as a young one. She has become a fine, fit and healthy wallaby.

When such a thing like this happens it humbles me and reminds me why I love being a carer. You can say and............so............ but remember these are wild native Australian animals………………...Gaye

Please keep these phone numbers handy!!!!!

GWEN CAHILL

BIRDS

4770 7540 / 0427 074 816

GAYE LOVELL

WALLABIES & KANGAROOS

4770 7356 / 0412 965 535

CHRIS GREEN

POSSUMS

0402 084 588

These carers are all Balgal Beach residents, members of Nth Qld Wildlife and are all Volunteers. Each of the three can assist with any native wildlife !!!

The “OP SHOP”

"Well another busy month at the Op Shop.

Just BEAUTIFUL DONATIONS have been received and thankyou so much to all who kindly support us and donate so many beautiful things. New shoes, tops, dresses plus heaps of books. Leonie is back on board on Tuesdays; Alison will be back Mondays and Wednesdays after her little grandbaby arrives. It is so good to have them back on deck.

Come - say hello and please check out our gear - you'll be surprised at what you will find and especially at our prices.

On Balgal Beach Market days we are open from 9am-12pm and sales are going well.

Look forward to seeing you at the Op Shop !!! Margie (manager) P 21

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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc G’day to all at Rollingstone, and what a beautiful part of Paradise we live in. Shirley & I have just returned from the Lions International Convention in Toronto, and it really reinforced for us how lucky we are to live in Australia, and especially in the wonderful community of Rollingstone.

As I take the President’s Chair for the first time since our Rollingstone And District Lions Club was first Chartered, I am amazed at how much has been achieved by Lions in our community since that first meeting back in August 2006. While I am proud to be a Lion, I am also humbled at how many service activities, projects and community events that Lions have introduced to our community by the hard working and dedicated members of this Lions Club. Already in July we have:  Supported the Northern Beaches Festival Committee with Raffle Sales and Barbecue

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Supported RADCA with the Murder Mystery Fundraiser for them at Lion Angie’s premises Commenced our Wednesday Night “Cook’s Night Off” barbecues for our NQ visitors at the Big 4 Caravan Park (Thank you Gaynor & John) Provided Breakfast at the School as we support our Junior Leo’s program Provided a “Sausage Sizzle” for the Townsville to Cairns Children’s Cancer Institute annual bike ride, and wasn’t it great also to see the Rollingstone School Students also in attendance to cheer on the riders. Well Done Rolly School!

Installed a ramp and handrails for a needy family in our community

Supported Nina Rattazzo and the Berra Family by providing Car Parking at their farm for Zeppe’s Funeral. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Nina and Cynthia, and also with Mario and Nellie and your families at this time. Zeppe was a wonderful, cheerful character with a great sense of community, and he will be sorely missed.  Installed a cement path for Lions Maureen and Phil Ryan - great to have you back home Phil and hope your broken hip is healing well.

Thank you to all of our Lions who continue to support all of our activities – your efforts really do “make a difference” every day in our part of the world.

Preparations are also well advanced for the annual Rollingstone Pineapple Festival, staged jointly between Lions and RADCA, and I thank all of those in the greater Rollingstone area for your commitment and support to this annual event which will be held on Saturday 13th September. I hope there are many floats and decorated vehicles/bikes this year to showcase all that is “Great” about Rollingstone and our humble “Pineapple”.

At our recent Lions Changeover Dinner, I advised the club members of my Goals and Aspirations for this Lions Year, which are summarised as:“To work in harmony with, and involve all Club Members in, projects and activities that are meaningful, enjoyable, and provide tangible benefits to the whole community To ensure our Club meets it’s social obligations as good citizens, and contributes our fair share to – and works in harmony with - all other community and business groups, for the betterment of our wider community To recognise that we are a “Service” Club that provides quality and timely service when and where needed, and to promote to the wider community that our members have “Fun” while doing so through both service and social activities” Would you like to be a part of your Lions Club, please give me a call on 0407 114687…………..John Muller - President

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PENSIONS AND OVERSEAS TRAVEL: From 1 July, the rules on how much you can be paid while living or travelling outside Australia are changing.

The changes will affect you if you depart Australia on or after 1 July 2014 and you stay outside Australia for more than 26 weeks, or are paid under the terms of an international social security agreement.

To continue receiving your full rate of Australian pension you will generally need to have spent 35 years of your working life in Australia. This is an increase from the current requirement to have 25 years of Australian working life residence.

Australian working life residence is the period of time you have lived in Australia between the age of 16 and age pension age. You do not need to have worked or paid tax during this period. You just need to have been an Australian resident for a period of 35 years between the age of 16 and age pension age.

If you have less than 35 years Australian working life residence your rate of payment will be reduced. For example, if you have 27 years Australian working life residence, you will get 27/35ths or 77% of the maximum means-tested rate of payment.

How leaving Australia may affect your payment You will also have to tell us about any changes in your circumstances while you are away.

The information on this page provides a guide only. There are other circumstances which may also affect your payments while outside Australia.

There is a change to the pension payment rates for eligible customers who depart Australia on or after 1 July 2014. Go to Pension payment rates while absent from Australia for more information.

Contact us if you're planning to leave Australia so that we can let you know how your payments will be affected.

Pension payment rates while absent from Australia If you can be paid your pension indefinitely while you are outside Australia, your rate of payment may change after 26 weeks. Your rate of payment will be based on the amount of time you lived in Australia as an Australian resident between the age of 16 and age pension age.

If you depart Australia before 1 July 2014, you will usually need to have lived in Australia as anAustralian resident for 25 years in order to continue receiving your full rate of pension after 26 weeks. If you have lived in Australia less than 25 years you will receive a smaller rate of pension after 26 weeks outside Australia.

If you are already outside Australia on 1 July 2014, you can continue to receive your payment under the 25 year rules, unless you return and stay in Australia for 26 weeks or more.

If you depart Australia on or after 1 July 2014, you will usually need to have lived in Australia as an Australian resident for 35 years in order to continue receiving your full rate of pension after 26 weeks. If you have lived in Australia less than 35 years you will receive a smaller rate of pension after 26 weeks outside Australia.

If you get a pension under a social security agreement, the amount that you get paid while you are outside Australia is decided by that agreement. Under most agreements, the amount that you get will reduce when you leave Australia.

There are specific rules covering the rate of pension you will be paid while you are overseas if you are travelling to New Zealand.

Returning to Australia In most cases you do not need to tell us that you have returned to Australia, for example if you have returned after a short trip and your payment remained current throughout your absence, you do not need to call us. You need to contact us when you return if you: Are returning to live in Australia after living overseas Get your payment under an international social security agreement Have been asked to show proof of your reason for travel, or your payment or concession card stopped while you were away and it was not automatically restored when you returned.

"In the Heart of the City" The Friends of St James' Cathedral 2014 Art and Craft Exhibition 19th July to 8th August 10am to 2pm daily Free entry You might be fortunate enough to buy a painting reasonably that would appreciate in price in time and that you could enjoy in the meantime!

Enjoy a cuppa & slice while you're looking around!

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ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Day/Date: Time: Venue:

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Tuesday 2 September 2014 7:30pm Rollingstone Community Hall

______________________________________________________ ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC

COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM We wish to nominate:________________________________ for the position of:

o President

o Vice-President

o Treasurer

o Committee

Signed:___________________________________ Seconded:________________________________ Nomination: Accepted/Declined NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO CENTRE MANAGER NO LATER THAN COB TUESDAY 26 AUGUST 2014 Section 19 - Electing the management committee (as per Rules of Governance for RaDCA Inc) (1)

A member of the management committee may only be elected as follows(a) any 2 members of the Association may nominate another member (the candidate) to serve as a member of the management committee; (b) The nomination must be(i) in writing; and (ii) signed by the candidate and the members who nominated him or her; and (iii) given to the secretary at least 14 days before the annual general meeting at which the election is to be held; (c) each member of the Association present and eligible to vote at the annual general meeting may vote for 1 candidate for each vacant position on the management commit-

tee; (d) if, at the start of the meeting, there are not enough candidates nominated, nominations may be taken from the floor of the meeting.

A person may be a candidate only if the person(a) is an adult; and (b) is not ineligible to be elected as a member under section 61A of the Act. (3) A list of the candidates names in alphabetical order, with the names of the members who nominated each candidate, must be posted in a conspicuous place in the office or usual place of meeting of the Association for at least 7 days immediately preceding the annual general meeting.

(4) If required by the management committee, balloting lists must be prepared containing the names of the candidates in alphabetical order.

(5) The management committee must ensure that, before a candidate is elected as a member of the management committee, the candidate is advised(a) whether or not the Association has public liability insurance; and (b) if the Association has public liability insurance - the amount of the insurance.

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Our ice-creams are made with skim milk and our fruit sorbets are dairy free.

Frosty Mango is ideal for small meetings, family reunions, birthday parties or just relax with a tropical meal, an ice-cream, coffee and cake in air-conditioned comfort or under the veranda.

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Natures Notes - Roy Mackay At the time of the Spanish Armada - 1588 - when England destroyed many of the Spanish ships, England also destroyed a large part of their Oak forests to build their own ships. While England is growing new Oaks it will be centuries before the Oak forests are grown to the extent they were before the Armada. However, as most of the ships before and after the Armada were built from English Oak there is a lot to catch up on. We are cutting down our own forests at a tremendous rate with hardly any nurseries to grow the species we log, even though we know that forests are the best of traps for carbon. As long as we carry on this fashion we will not only lose some of these species of trees but we will also lose the associated wildlife: the birds, the mammals, the reptiles the insects and arachnids and much more, the orchids, the ferns, mosses, etc.. In Australia, Queensland has the worst record for the number of bird extinctions in the country, at the same time our population is growing at an alarming rate and that requires more land converted from forests to growing more food crops. As a naturalist I know - and so do you - that more animals and plants are becoming extinct every year. The rise in population in England and here and elsewhere means that we will eventually destroy ourselves as a species. Our wildlife knows how to keep the balance. Maybe we do not want to go down that path. What is your answer to overpopulation?

The Magpie in England and Scotland is not the same as our Magpie. Those Colwyn and I saw in England are longer and slimmer than ours. Like ours, theirs is black and white but, in the British Magpie the feathers are strongly glossed with blue, green and purple sheen.

While the British Magpie is in the Family Corvidae along with their Crows, our Magpies are in the Family Artamidae along with Butcherbirds, Wood-swallows and Currawongs…………….Roy Mackay

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Paluma In the Clouds..Colwyn Campbell Once again it is my pleasure to stand in for your regular correspondent, Les Hyland who is away on holidays.

Paluma, this month has been spectacularly uncloudy, with sunny, warm days predominating. At the time of writing, rainfall for the month was only 3.5 ml. It has been perfect weather for the many tourists who have wended their way up here to explore the Rainforest and Lookout walks and make use of the picnic facilities on the Paluma Village Green and McClelland’s Lookout. The crisp, clear nights have enabled spectacular skies for star-gazers with Orion, The Southern Cross and many other stars and constellations sparkling and the Milky Way showing up as a white band against the dark backdrop of space. Nights are cold but then this is a perfect reason to sit around a roaring fire, enjoying good conversation with friends and family or simply watching the telly. The sharply cold dawns – down to 2.5 degrees recently – are small price to pay.

The Historic Photograph display, open every Tuesday from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm in the Paluma Community Hall, continues to draw a number of tourists and visitors each week. There are nearly 200 photographs, framed and in display albums, devoted to Paluma’s pioneering and war-time history as well as a video to watch of birds found in Paluma and the surrounding country, photographed by Brian O’Leary. The video is very popular with bird-lovers and is for sale at $12.00 As the Rainforest Inn is closed on Tuesdays, coffee, tea and soft drinks are available for visitors needing refreshment.

Sunday, 20th July saw Paluma’s population swell by several hundred and cars lined the road in the village from end to end and spilled out into the five acre blocks of Hussey Road. The reason for this influx was the annual Paluma Push bike race which this year attracted a record 628 cyclists. This race, which is held to raise funds for the Rural Fire Brigade, attracts both competition and recreational riders who tackle a gruelling course starting at the western end of Paluma village and passing through various terrains; wet tropics rainforest, boggy creeks, and rough, rugged cattle properties to finish at Hidden Valley. The course distance is approximately 65 km for competition riders and 42km for recreational riders. For this year’s race, a cold, frosty daybreak was followed by a sunny day, ensuring a dry track and good conditions for the cyclists. Nearly all Paluma residents participated in one way or another; as riders or as one of the many volunteers who, among many tasks, act as traffic and parking controllers, administer first aid, count the riders going through each check-point, collect wrecked bikes and keep radio contact with base and other checkpoints. Fortunately, this year there were no serious mishaps, though some of the more treacherous sections of the course damaged both bodies and machines. A special award was given this year to the first rider to reach Check-point 1 at Paluma Dam. This went to Daniel Rubach. Congratulations must go to the organisers of this event and especially to Len Cook who co-ordinated activities.

Paluma’s next big event is an Art and Craft exhibition which is one of the activities of the Northern Beaches Festival. This will be opened on Sunday, 27th July at the Paluma Hall. Local artists will display work in the hall while craft and market stalls will be operating on the Village Green. We are looking forward to visitors enjoying a day on the mountain……… Colwyn Campbell..

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Local Characters

By Rolly Polly

I had heard several people talking about the scarecrow lady. It was great to finally meet her (and her scarecrow) on Balgal Beach Rd Q: What made you decide to build a scarecrow?

A: I think they’re fun. I had studied sculpture at art school and had not done very much in that area for many years. Also the stuff to make her was free!

Q: Does she have a name?

A: Yes of course. I had friends staying with me at the time and they came up with the name Jemima. Someone else added Puddleduck and it stuck.

Q: I hear that you dress her up for different holidays and put her out the front of your house.

A: Yes. That was a throw away comment by one of my friends and I started to collect a wardrobe to dress her for special days. It all started with Australia Day. Q: How many more outfits does she have now?

A: Well let me see. Her every day one of course. Then there is Easter, Valentines Day, Queen’s Birthday and Anzac Day, but that was a bit of a disaster because I dressed her in camouflage gear and she sort of disappeared into the background.

Q: It sounds like you go to a lot of trouble. What do you get out of it?

A: That’s easy. People pull up and take pictures. I see their faces smiling and laughing. Life is pretty good when you can make complete strangers smile isn’t it.

Q: Do you plan to keep doing it?

A: Yes, but I have to make a small adjustment. Her mouth (cut from an old thong) is kept on by a little piece of stick which branches off the main support. I painted it like a cigarette but that is not very PC especially when kids come to take photos at Easter.

So I plan to find another way to hold her mouth in place before I put her out again.

Q: Finally, would you like to see more scarecrows around the place?

A: Oh yes. It could become a reason for people to travel out here.

Quite a few locals have asked me to help them make a scarecrow. I tell them it is so easy they don’t need help but I am always happy to assist them. Now people send me pictures of scarecrows that they see on their travels so I have plenty of pictures to give people ideas.

PLAYGROUP Welcome to Playgroup Term 3. I hope you have all had a fantastic break and are ready for a busy time this term, we will be having a lot of fun making and creating with a range of different mediums. We have an excursion planned this term, so get your thinking caps on and bring along your ideas of places you would like to take the children.

As you will see from the program we have a lot happening this term! We will be branching out into our local schools on the 3 rd Tuesday at Bluewater State School and the 2nd Thursday at Rollingstone State School each month. We are hoping this will be a huge success and will get the children more familiar with the school environment. We have teamed up with Bunnings Warehouse and they will be hosting some of our playgroup sessions at our centres and also we will be travelling for some of our sessions to Bunnings Warehouse North Shore.

Memberships are due now, Please fill in a new membership form and media consent form and return it to me A.S.A.P. Membership is still $20 a year and only $3 a session for a family.

Let’s go have some fun……

Till Next time keep playing ………….Nicole

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc. Lot 1 Community Cres, Mystic Sands 4816 Committee: President: Sue Von Wald 0407753562 Treasurer: Lynne Prytherch 47707 689 All Correspondence to: The Secretary, P.O. Box 35 Rollingstone Qld 4816 Community Centre Manager Chris Martin RTC Monday - Friday 47707 855 8am - 4pm Fax: 47707 322 e-mail: rollingstonertc@bigpond.com

Ambulance C/o Black River Station

4778 6033

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc. President Faye Thomson 4770 7616 Secretary Joan Ruddick 4770 7006 NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB

4751 6511

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President Garry Luff 47707008 Secretary Ros Green Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub

47516511

Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm)47707 153 ROLLY RAG e-mail: Contact:

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com Janine Jones 0407882009

Police 47707 144 Office Hours 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) OIC Brad Gough A/Snr Constable Darren Haggarty Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone Raymond Pace Hencamp Creek Fire Permit John Pace Toomulla Eddie White

4770 7285

Paluma & District Community Association President Lynn Hyland 4773 7675 Vice President Colwyn Campbell 4770 8559 Secretary Michael Drew 0428 779 302 Email: sherylmoore@bigpond.com Treasurer John Tubman Rollingstone RSL President Ewan Cameron 0417 719 043 Secretary Rhonda Coulson 4770 7058 Rollingstone & District Lions Club President John Muller

4770 7348 4770 7619

S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm Group Leader Rob Wilson

47707510 0407114687 Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President Cheryl Pearson 47707027 Secretary Claire Spittler 47707258

13 2500 4770 7498

Toomulla Community Association President Rhonda Schwarz

Rollingstone State School Principal Kacey Constantine

47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C President Margaret Card Secretary Bob Zander

4770 7860 4770 7331

Mutarnee State School Principal Lydia Jamieson

4770 8131

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information

47715 411

Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge Animal Ambulance (after hours) RSPCA Inspection Straying Stock National Parks & Wildlife Service N.Q. Wildlife Care Group Bird Rescue Margaret Preston (Vet) Justices Of The Peace Nellie Berra After 4pm Chris Martin

47707813

4774 5130 4774 5130 4774 4714 4773 8411 4721 2399 0414 717 374 4770 7540 0403 262 212 47707 352 B/H 47707 855

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AUGUST 2014 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1 Zumba Gold 9am 11am-1pm Computer literacy with TCC

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4

7.30 am St Anthony’s Church BBBLC BBQ 5pm

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6

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8

9am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group

8-3pm Community Bus Shopping

Zumba Gold 9am

7pm - AA Meeting

1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9am Cards

Saturday 2 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm

9

A Musical Morning 10.30 am Community Hall

MOBILE LIBRARY

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12

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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church

9am - Line dancing

Lions Club 7pm at the Hall

9-12 Indoor Bowls

6.30pm Beaches Church

1pm Thai Chi at Hall

9 am - Cards 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall

7pm - AA Meeting

17 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church

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9.30 Sue Blom at RTC 19

am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 4pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm - AA Meeting

20 10am Seniors Expo RSL Stadium 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING

14 8-3pm Community Bus shopping Visiting Vet Margaret 9-12 Hall 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup held at Rollingstone Primary School

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21 8 to 3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup

22 Seniors Luncheon Townsville Council (am pick up from hall must Book !

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29 9am Zumba Gold

30 -

Zumba Gold 9am

16 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm

MOBILE LIBRARY

24 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 6.30pm Beaches Church 8am at HQ SES TRAINING

25 9am - Line dancing 9 am - Cards 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm - AA Meeting

26 Lions Club 7pm at the Hall 1.30pm Carers Support Group at RTC

27 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group 1pm Thai Chi at Hall 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING

28 8-3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup

Fishermans Landing Fishing & Social Club BBQ 6pm

SUNDAY 31st 8.30 for a 9 am Tee Off Disaster Management Golf Day Charity Event Mystic Sands Golf Club