APRIL 2015
Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated.
Letters to the Editor Was surprised to see the article Four Things you probably never knew you mobile phone could do contained some incorrect information. The section regarding transmitting the keyless entry beep via mobile and the PIN reversal have both had lots of investigation by SNOPES and HOAX SLAYER and have been proven to be unable options. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news……………..Marion “Relaying remote entry system signals via telephone might work if the signals were sound-based, but they're not. An RKE system transmits an encrypted data stream to a receiver inside the automobile via an RF (radio frequency) signal, a signal that can't be effectively relayed via cell phone. (In any event, RKE systems and cell phones typically operate on completely different frequencies; the former in the 300 MHz range and the latter in the 800 MHz range.)” Read more at http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/keyless.asp#r5xkO8iZThwFyGTk.99 https://www.facebook.com/notes/juned-alam/must-read-atm-reverse-pin-hoax/435819249763218 From the Editor:
Hopefully when the Easter bunny visits over Easter you all remember to clean your teeth and share those goodies with the older and less fortunate . Looking for a person who is good at graphic arts to volunteer for an upcoming project . Would be ideal for a graphic arts student. Please call Janine on 0407882009
RAINFALL REPORT Monthly rain totals as at 23.03.15 Rainfall for March 32.5ml Av. temperatures - 33max °c 22min °c
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS IN THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG AS THESE BUSINESSES ARE WHAT ALLOW US TO KEEP BRINGING YOU A MONTHLY PAPER !!! SENIORS CAKE STALL Resumes at the Balgal markets from 18th April. EVERY 3rd weekend only.
Sunny Days Carer's Support Group available Contact 4773 5808 for more information
GOLF CLUB Easter Sunday special !!! Gourmet BBQ lunch and 4 piece band !!!
A reminder : PLEASE USE THE MOBILE LIBRARY as much as possible. At present they are evaluating
their services and if we don't use this fantastic service we will loose it . The dates are always published in the Rollingstone Rag and this month they are visiting the morning of 1st, 15th and 29th from 11am to 1pm. The service includes E Books, Audio books and remember you can borrow up to 25 books and its free to Qld residents. P2
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.
RIP Alan Dallman A heartfelt thankyou to everybody for your help, support and loving thoughts in celebration of the life of Alan Dallman. From Terri Dalman
Players needed!! The Seniors are starting Rummy Tuesdays 2pm at the Centre for anyone interested. There will be other board games also played . Come and meet the group and see what's happening !
Yoga classes are commencing at the Community Centre. From Wednesday 22 April at 1.00pm - Classes are being presented by Nicole of Sundara Yoga. Classes are $15 per person for casual attendance and can be prepurchased as a package of 10 Classes for $100 - a substantial saving . We are asking you to support this activity please. Call 47707855 to register your interest (see page 28)
Calling anyone and everyone who would like to join in with the formation of an entertainment group in Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach - singers, musicians, actors, comedians, dancers, sound techs, any skill base, all skill levels from 18 years upwards. Everyone with a heartbeat, willing attitude and loves to laugh is welcome. Why form this group? Well we just want to have fun! We want to spread that fun around and share on occasions like Australia Day Celebrations, Pineapple Festival and Carols by Candlelight and any other occasions big or small that are a cause for celebration. Come on just call 47707855 and Chris will take your name and number. Make Merriment Mayhem Request for a Mahjong player to come and show interested people how to play. A Mahjong set is available to use. Call 47707855 if you can help please.
Townsville families will be riding their way to wet and wild fun in 2015 with work starting this week to construct water slides at the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre. The project is a three-way partnership between the Townsville City Council, Stockland Development Pty Ltd - the developer of North Shore, and the centre’s lessee Maria and Jon Sieben, and is expected to be up and running mid-year. Two large slides each 28.7m in length and with a vertical drop of 3.2m will be installed in a specially constructed area within the existing pool complex.
CHANGE OF DATE This month only
VISITING VET Are there any musicians in our community who are interested in joining in a fun group of singers. We don't teach, we require anyone who can play any musical instrument. Guitarists, ukulele, keyboard, saxophonist would be a plus, if you have any of these talents, please leave your name and Ph:# with Christine @ the R.T.C.A (Rollingstone and District Community Association)
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Balgal Beach News look us up on Facebook This service is not part of the Rollingstone Rag but it was set up and is administered by Janine Jones ( editor Rollingstone Rag) as a community service
Paces fruit truck will be back on the Highway again by the time of printing !!!!
9-12 at the Community Centre
THURSDAY 9th APRIL This is an amazing service and much less stress on your pets than a long drive into town!!! Come and say hi to Margaret! Always check your Rollingstone Rag calendar at the back of the issue to ensure the correct day for the VET as with other events and happenings in the area!
Want to do something different this year and give a little back to your community – why not join your local Lions Club for Fun and Fellowship as we complete our service projects. And if you need a hand with anything around your home (we are still in the Cyclone Season) please do not hesitate to call me on 0407 114687 John Muller - President
Please support the exercise class being offered every Friday at 9am-10am. Work at your pace - that is the beauty of a weight circuit. Mums bring your bubs, drop the kids off at school come on down to the hall. This activity is aimed at all age groups and fitness levels. Air-conditioned comfort, wear casual gear and runners. (Pg 28) P3
NOTES FROM THE R.T.C As you begin to read this note, I will be on holidays and well into the first week of a cruise to Gallipoli following in the wake our soldiers took one hundred years ago. To take this cruise was a decision my family made over 2 years ago and while on my side of the family, we did not have anyone directly involved in the Gallipoli campaign my sons’ Great Grandfather on their Father’s side was a campaigner both in Gallipoli and France. This event is important to my oldest son as he is a current serving member of the Australian Defence Force and has served two tours of Afghanistan. He is also the fourth generation of the Martin family to have served in the Australian Army and the third to see overseas conflict. Weight Circuit Class – We have established a Weight Circuit Class on Friday Mornings at 9am. Benita has delivered this type of class at the Centre in the past and if the numbers of the past two weeks are anything to go by – it will be very successful – classes are $10each and are open all levels of fitness - Ladies and Gents both young and not so young. Yoga is being organised to start on Wednesday 22 April at 1pm. Nicole of Sundara Yoga is delivering this class. Classes are $15 for a casual session however a bulk purchase of classes will see the price come down to $10 if you purchase 10 classes in advance. Classes are tailored to all fitness levels from beginners to advanced, Ladies and Gents, young and not so young. Both these trainers are from Bluewater and need to have a minimum of 10 participants to make the journey north viable for them. The Station’s walls are bulging with books – a few major tasks need to be undertaken such as cataloguing the books, setting up the sale points etc we thank our volunteers who have so generously given their time to assist with the unpacking and placing the books onto the shelves in alphabetical order of author, stamping etc – if you like books and want to give a hand - small 3 hour shifts during the week are available– call the RTC to register your interest. The Mobile Library will be attending Rollingstone between 11.30am and 1pm as of the beginning of May. This is a complimentary service by The Townsville City Council and if numbers do not improve there is the risk of loosing the service altogether is very real. Once it is gone there is not chance of having it reinstated. This is happening soon in Toomulla and Giru. You know the old adage “Use or Lose it”. Important dates to remember: Mondays: 9am – Linedancing and Cards Tuesdays: 9am Waterobics (Caravan Park), 2pm – Rummy and other Board/Card games Wednesdays: 9am – Indoor Bowls and Craft, commencing 22 April 1pm Yoga Thursdays: 9am Cards, 9.30 Playgroup and every third Thursday Margaret the Vet at 9am Fridays: 9am Waterobics (Caravan Park) and 9am Weight Circuit The Op Shop and The Station are open Monday to Friday from 9am – 3pm. Have a wonderful Easter enjoy family time together and the much chocolate ‘cause – WE HAVE EXERCISE CLASSES!!! See you when I return……………………..Chris
ANZAC DAY TIMETABLE 25TH April BALGAL BEACH MEMORIAL PARK
5am Gunfire 5.40am Dawn Service 6.16am Lions Breakfast served 9.35am March along Esplanade 10am Service in Park During the breaks and after the Service the Golf Club will be open for refreshments and a place to gather . P4
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Al Dallman passed away during March. Condolences go to his wife, Terry, at this sad time. And to anyone else not travelling too well presently, we wish you all the good things in life – and we hope you get well soon. Very many thanks to those folk who gave up their time to help distribute March’s RAG: Bob & Teresa Jewell, Tommy Ruddick, Di Stephan, Lynne Prytherch and Gordon Payne. A good job done well done. Hopefully, the April delivery will be done using a small Honda scooter/moped (whatever it’s called) which should make the job considerably easier. WOW!! What a successful and happy event the Country Music Afternoon turned out to be. About 120 turned up and sang and danced and cheered and ate and drank through several hours of excellent talent and entertainment. Biggest thanks to Bob and Judy Holt for organizing those who entertained us; and to our local Seniors and Lions who wined and dined us so well. It is important that older people who no longer have a Driver’s Licence to still maintain some form of identification. This can be done by acquiring a “+18” Card. For this to happen, you can see Chris at the RTC. Phone 4770 7855. The Community Association is anxious to enlist any volunteers who have the time to offer to do a little bit of work once each week at the Community Centre, in the Library. It would only be a 3 hour shift either morning or afternoon – whichever suited. If you were happy to do more time, that would be just wonderful. Either male or female; and we do supply tea, coffee and biccies. We’ve presently got a lot of sorting and cataloguing to do as all the books have just found their new home. Everything is in its infancy and it’s a case of “whatever works for us and looks good” at the moment. There will be a little bit of memorabilia to tizzy up and put on display; some paintings to hang; a reference section to individualize; books for sale, etc. – quite a little production line, really. If you can help, we’d be most grateful for your input. The Generator is all hooked-up (electrically) but of course, all formalities are yet to be attended to before it is actually operative; the electrics in the big Hall have (hopefully) been sorted; a new awning is up on the “morning sun” side of the Op Shop; the new RAG delivery vehicle is all legal and ready to start work; the big old roller door in the main Hall should be removed during April; and a new security light should be added to the Pace Park infrastructure directly. This means we’re close to finishing all our projects at the Centre which is a huge relief. What we’d still like to do will be a bit costly, so it’s a case of biding our time and cogitating wisely before we take that further step. Chris has put in place varied new/different activities for the entertainment of all sectors of the community. These will be published in this copy of the RAG in her RTC notes. Chris, our Centre Manager, is off on vacation for 7 weeks – her first since starting work with us in January 2013. She truly deserves it and we wish her “happy days” and lots of relaxation and sleepsin!! The Centre will be managed with Committee members in attendance and we’ll be open and available for the basic requisites of community living. TIM TAM BARK: Melt 180g block good quality White baking Chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Meanwhile, place 200g packet Original Tim Tams in a large Ziploc bag and bash them with a rolling pin to break them up. Make sure you don’t pound it to a fine crumb and that there are still lots of large pieces left. Stir two-thirds of the broken Tim Tams into the chocolate. Tip mixture out onto a tray lined with baking paper and spread it out with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining broken Tim Tams on the top. Refrigerate until set. Cut or break into jagged pieces and serve. Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The most wasted of days is one without laughter.
Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza”.
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 o r 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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CROC PLAN REVIEW WARNING FOR THE NORTH The announced review of regional crocodile management plans by the new Labor Government is a sign that common sense policies are under threat and the former LNP Government’s work to increase public safety will be watered down. Increasing numbers of crocodiles in recent decades had resulted in local communities expressing concern about public safety. The plans are sensible and based on a level of risk, particularly around boat ramps, stinger nets and other public areas and were developed in consultation with local councils and other stakeholders. I wonder how the volunteers in community organisations such as our Surf Lifesaving Clubs feel about what this could mean for the safety of their members? COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANTS OPEN The 2015 Community Heritage Grants program is now accepting applications for the most recent round of funding. A federally funded grants program since 1994, the Community Heritage Grants program offers grants of up to $15 000 to assist in preserving cultural and heritage collections of national significance. I would encourage those involved in Historical Societies, Museums, Libraries and Indigenous and Migrant Community Groups to apply for funding to preserve collections for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Further information can be obtained from www.nla.gov.au/chg/guidelines. Application close on 1 st May 2015. LABOR BACKFLIP ON ASSET SALES? Correct me if I am wrong, but didn’t Labor just spend the last 18 months promising that it would not, under any circumstances, sell state owned assets? After only a couple of weeks in office Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad are already using tricky language to back away from Labor’s iron clad commitment not to sell state owned assets on Tuesday 2 March 2015, Premier Palaszczuk said Labor would not sell “major” assets. On Thursday 5 March 2015, Deput y Premier Trad said Labor would not sell “strategic” assets. The LNP was honest and upfront about the problems our state faced with Labor’s $80 billion debt and our asset leasing plan. Are we seeing an extraordinary backflip on asset sales?
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Rollingstone State School Celebrating 100 years in September 2016 A great big HELLO to all of the parents, caregivers, students, siblings, teachers and community members. Mr Bruce has the computer for this edition of the Rollingstone State School News. I never cease to be amazed by the community spirit among our students. The Rollingstone and District Lions Club has Joined with Rollingstone State School to form the Junior LEOs. (Leadership, Experience, Opportunity) These are students in years 4, 5 & 6 who are willing to join in community service activities and do their bit to make our community a better place to live. Alison Gough has been coordinating the Clean-up Australia activities with the Junior LEOs and some of the other students. Bushy Parker Camping Grounds and the area under the bridge are the cleanest I have seen them in a long time. Alison is starting to think on a much bigger scale so look out for that news. Well done Alison, Poppy and all of the parents and students who helped on Clean-up Australia day. Saturday the 21st was a big carwash to help the Rollingstone P&C. It was an outstanding success. Students painted plenty of signs and also themselves. A large number turned up on the day and some cars were washed about three times. As fast as Goughy could hose one side and move to the other, students were rewashing the first side. As I am writing this, I am thinking of several students who are going to find out that it is a bad idea to wash Mr Bruce. (Evil Laugh) A big thank-you to all of the parents who came down to the wash and not only paid to have their cars washed but also joined in the fun of washing. A special thank-you to Goughy for wielding the hose and keeping the organisation on track. You certainly helped with the motto Let’s Enjoy Ourselves. Another big thank-you goes to the Lions Club for their support. Hot dogs, drinks, buckets, extra supervision and shade were appreciated. Thank-you John, Jake and the LEOs who came down to help. Our biggest thank-you goes to the BP Rollingstone. Soft drinks, ice, a safe work area, advertising, workers (Duane, Layla and Lilly), organising and helping to supervise. Thank-you Duane and Gina. It would have been nowhere near as good without your help. Next term is the biology segment for this year’s science program. Ms Ratcliffe’s class is going to look at growing things. Ms Burstow’s class is going to look at wriggly things. Ms C’s class will investigate biodiversity. To help out, the Junior LEOs are going to construct a garden bed near the 234 class and cover the old chook house in shade cloth to make a potting and seedling shed. This is also where we can keep the worm farm. To do all of this, the Junior LEOs have set up a steering committee to coordinate the work and allow an application to be put in for a grant from the Coles Junior Landcare Grants. The students have elected a chair-Layla, Secretary-Monique, Treasurer-Kaylee and three committee members Ally, Elisha and Ryan. Poppy is now our official coordinator for clean-up activities. Mr Bruce will be the staff liaison but the students will do most of the organisation and work. On behalf of the staff, I would like to thank the Junior LEOs for taking leadership on this project. By the time you are reading this, the application will be in and I am very confident we will be successful.
Council Clippings - Division One Well the year has started at a rapid pace and I can’t believe it is nearly Easter. This is the last year of my second term and it feels like yesterday I started as the new councillor for the area of the Northern Beaches now known as Division one. I have a large area to cover and I do try to do this every month. If you have not met me yet please give me a call and I will come and visit at your convenience. Over the 2 terms I have been your elected representative I have had the pleasure of being involved in lots of projects and activities held in the Northern Beaches and have enjoyed every bit of it. You will read a lot of stuff in the Bulletin over the coming months about the upcoming local elections. These are to be held next March 19th 2016 so as you can see by how fast this 3 months has gone that will be here before we know it. Not all you read will be good so if you have any concerns please ring me and I can clarify anything I can that way. There are still projects I am hoping to complete before next year and the upgrade to Justin Street camp ground is one of them. This camp ground is in need of some TLC and I hope to have this in the budget if not done before the terms end. Lighting more of Pace park is also a priority as this is a great meeting place for all of us. The water slides will be complete and a major upgrade to water pipes at Bluewater, I am also working closely with Councillor Gartrell and the Director of Water on issues in the Paluma Township. On councillor related services I thought I would remind everyone about our Mobile Library. It offers a range of fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, dvds and children’s books. The friendly staff can assist with placing reservations, information searches and accessing our wide range of databases and online services including eBooks and eAudiobooks. From May 4 th the Mobile Library will have a new timetable, our visits to Rollingstone Community Centre will be 11.30am – 1pm every second Wednesday. Membership is free to all residents of Queensland, and can borrow up to 25 items. Please come down and visit the mobile library as with all things we have in the Northern Beaches if we don’t use it we lose it so please put your support behind this. I will be up for Anzac day and also will spend the day at RTC on 22 nd April from 10am until 1pm so come and see me.
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Gidday Rollingstone I had the opportunity to have a few “interesting” conversations in the past few weeks… thought I might pass on some of the highlights. “You don’t have to worry about feeling crazy every once on a while. I’ve known you for a long time now and trust me… you’re not as much of a fruit loop as you feel. Everyone has days when they’re feeling a bit “closer to the edge” than normal. Nobody… and I mean NOBODY, is as sane as the person they show you. We all have bad days and unsteady times. The smartest thing you’ve done today is talking about it.” *** “Calm down… breathe… take a deep breath… now… it’s just a toilet seat. I’m not throwing your husband out of the house or taking out a DV order because he didn’t put the seat down. Yes, I’m 100% sure there’s no law about toilet seats. Of course you can talk to your doctor about it… in fact, I think that’s a top idea. How about I call him for you right now?” *** “What do you mean, you were waiting for it to turn green? There’s a whole line of traffic backed up here and you’re just sitting your car. Yes I know you have to stop… yep, I know it has to be a complete stop… you’re right - you have to stop at the line… I agree completely, you were being as safe as you could be, but no way on God’s green earth was that Stop sign going to turn green, no matter how long you waited for it. Tell me again how many drinks you’ve had?” *** “I don’t know why. I’m sorry but I just don’t know. We all struggle with things. Sometimes, some people get so overwhelmed and confused – things get so clouded for them that unfortunately, they see this as the only way out. Yeah I know… no note… no goodbye… and you’re right – it’s not fair. I know it’s not the answer. I know you would’ve helped, but what can you do if you can’t see it coming? You have to be sure… you have to believe, that no matter what your relationship was, that you did your best… that the time you had with them was worth it… that it meant something. You can’t be inside someone’s head and know exactly what’s going on – no one can. All you can do is have someone know that if they want to talk, you’ll be there. Come here… it’s OK to cry.” *** “OK little people… tell me about love. I think it’s got something to do with how you smell – like perfume and deodorant and stuff. It’s like when someone has freckles and they find someone else who has them as well. What about science? Gravity is when you jump, you HAVE TO come down – it’s the rules. The wind is just like the air, only faster And age? I’m glad I’m finally eight – it the oldest I’ve been in my whole life. How old are you? I’m 54years old. Did you start at 1 like everyone else?” *** “My name is Sgt Brad GOUGH from the Rollingstone Police Station. I have a search warrant to search these premises issued under the provisions of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act. You are all detained for the duration of this search. That means… yes ma’am that includes you... this means that… I understand ma’am – I’m sure you’ve never been involved with this sort of thing before… 72 years old hey, no worries. If you’ll just let me finish this little introduction part… yes I’m sure it’s exciting for you, but if you’ll just let me get through this I’ll…no… no tea or coffee for me thanks… or them. They’re working and it’s against the rules while they’re working. So you’re all detained until… no ma’am it’s not a real rule – you got me, but I really need to finish this bit OK?... So you’re all detained until we complete the… OK… OK… just white coffee would be great. Would you go with Mrs *** and give her a hand please? Sorry? No, no, no…no strip search for you… seriously… no, not even if you did volunteer for one.” *** Come here and sit with me for a sec. I know your Mum and Dad and I can tell you for absolute certain that they both love you to bits. Sometimes grown-ups start out being friends… but it doesn’t always go that well. Sometimes they argue… even over stupid stuff… and everything gets really messed up and confusing and they just seem to get angry and upset with each other. And sometimes, like now, they decide that, to stop the arguing, it might be better to not live in the same house as each other for a while. They’re your Mum and Dad and they will always be your Mum and Dad and they will always love you just the same – but for them to be friends with each other again… sometimes they have to change the way things are. No mate, it’s not your fault… come here… it’s hard to understand hey? I know… you just want it to be good again. But listen, Mum’s still Mum and Dad’s still Dad, your friends are still the same and school and the teachers… and I’m still here. It’s Ok to cry.” Well that’s me for this month kids. I’m at Deeragun for a while so drop in if you feel the need (bring cake but don’t tell Al). Young acting Sergeant McHAGGARTY has the reigns at home (be gentle with him) capably supported by Miss Christine (the real brains of our operation). Next month’s Coppers Log will be under the hand of the good acting Sergeant – he’s hearing about this as he reads it with the rest of you – nothing like a good surprise to get the blood moving. Be good – stay safe. Goughy P 11
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Due to the poor attendance at the Seniors Citizens recent A.G.M. it has been proposed that a bi-monthly newsletter be delivered to as many seniors as possible advising of upcoming events. At the risk of repeating what was in our first newsletter please note that membership fees are now due - cut off date being 30th June 2015. Seniors are looking at starting a weekly Rummy get-together at the Hall on Tuesday afternoons at 2.00p.m. We need players, so please turn up. Seniors cake stall at the markets will commence on the 18th April 2015 and thereafter will be there on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Donations of cakes would be most welcome.
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On 21st April 2015, a group of Seniors from Magnetic Island will be coming to Riverway for a trip on the Rosie and bbq afterwards. For those using our bus, the cost is $10.00 and bbq $5.00. Please contact either Rhonda Muller by email on (rhonmull@bigpond.com) or phone 4770-7957, or Lynne Prytherch on 4770-7689 if you wish to attend. On Tuesday 28th April 2015, Morning Melodies at the Civic Theatre is the show….“On a Humorous Note”. Those wishing to attend should contact either Rhonda Muller as above, or Judy Holt on 4770-7703. On Friday 8th May 2015, Seniors will be hosting the Biggest Morning Tea for cancer at the Community Hall. The theme this year is “Fancy Umbrellas”. Please advise if you wish to attend no later than 24th April 2015 by contacting Rhonda Muller as above, or myself, Clair Spittler on 4770-7258. Finally, Seniors are looking at putting on a “Family Feud” night later in the year, possibly on Saturday 11th July 2015. It is proposed that we have four teams who will play off against each other. This event is still in its planning stage so anyone with a bright ideas or suggestions should contact Rhonda Muller who is co-ordinating it. It promises to be a fun night and there will be a bar and light refreshments available. More of this event in our next newsletter. Take care of each other……………….Claire.
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News Our monthly BBQ was really great. The cooks performed well, producing the bestest food. Thank you people for all your efforts. Our members all contribute to providing the good tucker. Rhonda Stewart won our Lounds Fresh Seafood Raffle. It’s a great prize. Lound’s Seafood is always so fresh. Fish of the month went to Peter Cummins and the mystery length went to James Baker. Congratulations guys. We then played Golf Putting with plenty of competition and verbal team support. The winning team was team two; Ken D, Judy C, Rhonda S, Margaret H, and Wendy. Well played Golfers. We have an eventful year planned. Our next BBQ will be held at Acheron Drive Beach. We have a fishing competition planned in Rollingstone Creek followed by a hot dog feast. Our annual Lucinda trip is in July. It’s always a wonderful weekend away. August will see us all going to the Cultural Fest. It will be lots of fun. October we will go to the Greek Fest, everyone is looking forward to that outing. The bus is booked out for both events. If you intend driving yourself we will all meet at the event. Visitors are always welcome to our functions, huge meals, $10 adults children under 12 free. Members free. Looking forward to seeing everyone, we have a really great membership. Please support our good sponsors where ever possible.……Best wishes from your Committee.
Welcome everyone to March already. If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month - Congratulations to you. Welcome to the new residents that have arrived into our community. I am sure you will enjoy living here in this beautiful part of the world just like many of us do. We have Easter Raffle tickets for sale, $1 per ticket and you have a chance of winning a beautiful Easter Egg Hamper. There is a table set up on the footpath at 62 Herald Street (Rhonda & Rudi’s place) with tickets for sale. Mick Wellington, Don Cummins, Margie & Noel Gallagher also have tickets for sale. The Raffle will be drawn on Thursday 2nd April 5pm at 62 Herald St. Anyone is welcome to come along for the draw. BYO drinks & plate nibbles. (Great chance for a catchup on news regarding the building of a Community Hall). Without naming and shaming, can the few people that are speeding along Herald Street remember that the following rules apply to everyone who drives any vehicle or bike: 50km/h local street speed limit: The default speed limit in built-up areas in Queensland is 50km/h unless signed otherwise. The Queensland Police Service using speed detection devices enforces the 50km/h local street speed limit. You might have noticed the kids that ride bikes after school, as well as the kids that walk to and from the bus stop morning and afternoon. There are also adults who ride pushbikes and also walk in the mornings along Herald Street & out to Toomulla Beach Road. Please slow down and allow these people to feel safe in our community whilst enjoying their walk or ride !! Herald Street and surrounding streets in Toomulla the Speed Limit is 50kms. TOOMULLA BEACH FISHING CLUB NEWS The club recently had an absolute great weekend away at Lucinda, with 24 club members booking 9 cabins at the Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Motel. What a spot ! right beside the 4 lane boat ramp with pontoon, plenty of room for our boats close to our cabins, and even a ramp and pontoon within the complex. What a beautiful place is the Hinchinbrook Channel,,, the scenery cruising around is magnificent, even if one did not get a keeper! Mixed results on the fishing side with some boats not bringing home a fish or any crabs, and some anglers doing very well. Sam won the Open Water with 2 very nice Trout, and Jasmine (girl power) won the Estuary with 3 beaut Barramundi. They both picked up a very nice filleting table as their prizes, well done. One of the boats ventured to the reef on Saturday and the crew were overawed by its beauty, caught a nice mackerel, and hauled in a shark bigger than the boat, no prize sorry '' Shark Boy ''. On the social side of things, thank you Steve for taking the 3 club marques, and Mick the club Bar-B-Que. We set up ''party central'' in front of the 'noisy' cabins, and a champion group of people got together for a cold drink, lots of good food (and sweets) and lots of laughs. SERIOUS STUFF. Check your trailer and boat gear before heading off /out. A Toomulla couple that shall remain nameless were sent home from Havannah Island a couple of weeks ago for out of date flares that could impose a $273 fine, ouch !!! And another nameless couple returning from Lucinda had a tyre blowout and no spare, thank god for duals !!!
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ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT LEO CLUB and JUNIOR LEOS The Leo Club has now recommenced for 2015, and we have already completed a couple of projects this year. Thanks to the ongoing support of Miss Constantine at the Rollingstone School, we also now have a vibrant group of 15 students from Grades 4 to 6 also supporting our Leo Program with their own School Based projects and also supporting the Senior Leos where able. Thanks also to Mr Bruce Mills at the School for his work also with promoting Leos and also working on school based projects for the students. This year we have:* Participated in Clean Up Australia Day where:-The Junior Leos Group with their adult helpers cleaned up Bushy Parker Park and around the banks of Rollingstone Creek. Their efforts resulted in 22KG of rubbish. Well done Junior Leos! - The Senior Leos also cleaned the Rolly Creek on the Plantation Road side of the highway, and also joined with the Lions Club to do other areas also. This effort resulted in over 70 kg of rubbish including some old chairs and a tyre - After the “clean-up”, all enjoyed the sausage sizzle and cold drinks provided by the Lions Club, with many also having a “cooling splash” in Rolly Creek. * Conducted a Car Wash at the BP Servo, where all Leos washed many vehicles in a great morning of “wet fun”. Proceeds of this morning will be donated to the School P & C for the School’s Chaplaincy Fund. Thank you to Dunga & Gina from the BP for their support, and also Lions who again provided cold drinks and Hot Dogs. And of course a special Thank You to all the Leos and Junior Leos who participated in these events, and parents also for your support and assistance. It is very much appreciated. In April, we will be participating in ANZAC Day Activities – hope to see you there.
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Unbelievable- 3:05am and I’m typing this article as it is due in today!
Usually I would type a couple of nights before hand, or even the night before, then re-read in the morning and send in on the morning the article is due. However, March has really flown by and all of a sudden it is the 20th! So here goes! April is a very important month for the RSL, as we have ANZAC Day. This year is an especially significant one, being the 100th anniversary of the landing of the Anzac troops at Gallipoli. We certainly hope many of you can make it to the Dawn Service and /or the 10am service, which follows on after our march along the Esplanade. As there are many newcomers to our area, I will briefly outline our Rollingstone RSL way of remembering those who have served our country. The DAWN Service commences at 5:40am at the Memorial at Balgal Beach Park. The setting provides a wonderful backdrop for this service and our attendance numbers have gradually increased over the years. Of course, some arrive around 5am for the “traditional gunfire”, which will be available as usual. Our wonderful Jim Kennedy has been a stalwart for our club over the years as he mans this station, along with helpers such as Tony G and Steve Wynne. We have a break, the actual service, which usually concludes around 6:15am. Following the service, a breakfast is available, thanks to the terrific assistance of the Lions. Sausages, eggs, bacon and tea or coffee are included. This remains very reasonably priced as we are lucky to have great support from Pace Farms (eggs), Blancos (sausages), Country Bake (bread) and Pauls milk. Jim runs his bar for those wishing to have a soft drink, beer or rum. At 9:30am we prepare for our march. We meet about half way along the Esplanade and form up for a 9:45am March along the Esplanade, followed by a 10am service in the park. Our march involves RSL members, school students, scouts and various community organisations. At both services we will have a Catafalque Party provided by 9th Transport SQN from Lavarack Barracks. Following our service we adjourn to the Mystic Sands Golf Club for refreshments and all participants and attendees are invited to join the RSL at this venue. Last year we did not get around to having two-up as many people took the opportunity to head off for a Long Weekend, as ANZAC Day was on a Friday. Hopefully we can have a game this year as it is on a Saturday. We usually have a short presentation and then people can relax, enjoy themselves and listen to, or tell, wonderful tales of their experiences. During the break between the Dawn Service and the March the Mystic Sands Golf Club will be open for RSL members and guests. This provides a venue to go to between the services. Tea, coffee and other drinks are available and most people find it relaxing to sit on the verandah, look out over the lake towards the mountains and appreciate how lucky we are to live in Australia. We hope many of our newcomers to the Rollingstone area, as well as those who have become regular attendees, can make it to this extra special ANZAC Day. We will have memorabilia on sale at the club from mid April for those looking for badges etc. Our Friday nights at the Golf Club are going really well and we invite all newcomers to the area to come along and join in the camaraderie of the RSL. You may like to buy a raffle ticket, enjoy a drink and have a meal, to make the night complete. Our Goose Club numbers sell quickly, so be early if you wish to be in the draw. We raffle 2 meat trays (50 tickets sold at $2 a ticket in each raffle) and then do a bottle of spirits or $30 club voucher (50 tickets at $1 a ticket). Great value! We welcome 3 new service members to our club. Callum Curtis, Anthony Thomson and Wayne Butler have joined our club in 2015. It is interesting to note that our service members’ ages range from 22 years of age to 90. Presently we have 49 Service Members, 14 Associate Members, 26 Social Members and 4 Honorary Members. That is quite good considering we are a small club. Anyone interested in joining can ring or see me for an application form to join. Unfortunately Fossie has not recovered as quickly as he hoped from his fall and has been unable to continue to fly the flags in the park. Luckily, our new committee member, Des, lives close by, and has volunteered to take over the role. Thank you to Graham and Nevis for your service over many years. It is wonderful to see the flags flying at our Memorial at Balgal Beach. That’s it for now. The second last episode of “The Dig Tree” is about to begin on the ABC and I have really enjoyed listening to the story about Burke and Wills, even though it ended so tragically.
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WILDLIFE CARERS Please keep these phone numbers handy!!!!!
FOR ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL
BIRDS
4770 7540 / 0427 074 816
GAYE LOVELL
WALLABIES & KANGAROOS
4770 7356 / 0412 965 535
CHRIS GREEN
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0402 084 588
As wildlife volunteer carers we give willingly for a cause we are passionate about. We nurse, raise, heal, and temporarily adopt our aussie wildlife. This could be for a few weeks, a few months or for twelve months or longer as the need requires. We try to have any birds or animals that are in need of care brought to the carers but a lot of the time we get a phone call from the public and someone has to go and pick up and help or rescue the birds and animals which can be tricky and even dangerous. There is a support area for us with co-ordinators who have so much knowledge on local species and their individual and often highly specific requirements and we carers would be lost without that backstop knowledge to call upon. NQ Wildlife have specialist co-ordinators for : Birds, Raptor birds, Macropods, Marsupials, Flying foxes, Micrbats, Reptiles, Turtles. NQ Wildlife We have out of town support carers. NQ Wildlife We have event people who raise money to support the group. NQ Wildlife We have an Education officer who travels to various school and other interested groups. NQ Wildlife We have a Sunday roster going when the Centre is open to the public. NQ Wildlife We have a phone roster as the wildlife phone is manned 24/7. NQ Wildlife We have a grieving process. NQ Wildlife We have our own shop that needs to be manned. Our shop has made it easier for us to get the supplies that we need to buy. This makes it so much easier as our orphaned creatures do not have people food, they are not humans after all. Depending on the animal we can use many different milk mixtures and the make up of the powder is different for the age and needs of the animal. There are different size bottles and teats again for ages and types eg: a possum does not have the same as a wallaby and a wallaby does not have the same as an eastern Grey. Did you know a Kangaroo & Wallaby have 2 teats with different strengths of their milk supply, to suit the age of the baby in and out of pouch! Then there are the supplements which must be added including vitamins, worming medicine, vaccines and so it goes on. We use many pouches, liners, toilet paper, mossie coils, wipes and food supplements. Then there is the medicinal paraphernalia that goes hand in hand with caring and not surprisingly my animal medical cabinet far surpasses my own! So please when you see an animal or bird in distress we are there to help. Each distressed animal and bird has specific needs and we are trained and have the resources to help. BUT we need support too. Donations are very welcome as volunteers have to supply their own foods, blankets, medicines etc. If you are able to help at any time either as a wildlife volunteer yourself or in any other way please speak to one of us and we would love to have your support. Remember we have the training and background support so please let us know if you have an injured animal or bird and we will do our best to do what we are passionate about!
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MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB Hello Golfers, Well one month has passed already and I am still playing catch up, thanks for the extra day Kerrie. Following are the results of the March monthly medal. Mens Div 1:
Winner Todd Small with 63. Theres a chip off the old block, good on you Todd. R/u Paul Harry with 64. Missed by that much.
Mens Div 2 Winner Bob Lloyd with 66. You would have to be happy with that Bob! R/U Bob Brown with 67. Its a b%##*r when you don't win and still get cut. Mens Div 3 Winner Bill Kirkwood with 69. On a count back well done Bill. R/U Ken Padget with 69. Whats going on with all these scores in the 60s? good on you Ken. Ladies Div 1 Winner Pam McCarthy with 69. There’s those numbers again! Well played Pam! R/U Maree King with 69. Enough of the 60 somethings already. Ladies Div 2 Winner Debbie Bolton with 73. The first of many to come good on you Deb. R/U Megan Jeffree with 73. On a count back, well done Megan I might add that these two ladies are new players and have taken to the game like ducks to water. The next major event was the Carol Selby Memorial Golf Day. This event is a two man Ambrose held in honour of a lovely lady that we lost a couple of years ago. Carols’ husband Bob Selby proudly sponsors this golf day in her honour, Thank you very much Bob. The winners of this event were Anthony Thomson and Pam McCarthy with runners up Denis Cleaver and Tony Bidgood . Well done to both teams. Thanks to Steve and Vonnie Wynne for the afternoon tea which was enjoyed enormously. If anybody would like any further information about our golf club please visit our website for information. Www.mysticsands.org That's all for now stay safe and look after one and other….Maree K
With the quieter “post Christmas’ period now behind us and Easter almost on top of us, we are already ¼ of the way into 2015. Where have the first 3 months gone?? All activities have re-started now after the normal Christmas break and since the last rag, golf Vets on Tuesdays, Barefoot bowls on Sunday, Club Comp on Saturday and Friday goose club are all back in full swing. The administrators for the club are now spending a few dollars on the property having recently upgraded the electricity supply to improve the safety and security of members and property. Security lighting on the walkway at the entry into the Clubhouse and in the carpark is now complete; a project we had been requesting from the previous owner since we have been leasees. We have nothing new to advise from the Administration Managers apart from nothing has changed. The Carol Selby Memorial Golf day was recently run and participants enjoyed finger food after the game, compliments of Bob Selby. The 2 ball ambrose was won by Pam McCarthy and Anthony Thompson with Tony Bidgood and Denis ‘Coach” Clever runner up I have just booked a 4 person band from Ingham to play on Easter Sunday from 1-5 pm. We shall be doing a gourmet Barbie lunch on the day and have the courtesy bus running if it is not already booked. Should be a good relaxing arvo with this band playing old favourites from 70 – 80 era and other easy listening modern music. Brett and his small team of dedicated helpers still have the course looking great and despite still having no rain the course is holding up extremely well. The level of the dam is dropping rapidly and more rain before winter is desperately needed to top it up before the dry winter season. If you are new to our little piece of paradise, stop in and make yourself known. You do not need to be a member to stop in for a drink or a meal but if you decide you would like to join, the fee is small and the benefits are great See you at the bar or on the course soon . The Von (Vonnie Wynne) Mine Host
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MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS CLUB Our bowling year is now underway with up to sixteen participants (so far) enjoying Sunday morning barefoot bowls. While the temperature is still fairly testing, we are moderating the length of game to ensure we don't `lose' any members so early in the year as it is really important to bowl within your limitation and comfort zone. We already have some new faces joining our group this year (welcome Steve and Irene) and its great to also welcome Ken Smart as the newest affiliated member of our club. Affiliation costs $50 p.a and allows the person to participate in all next level against bowlers from other clubs.
club competitions and interclub fixtures and to enjoy competing at the
Most people would have noticed our slightly unusual weather of late be good for outdoor activities, it is having a very detrimental effect whenever possible and combat a weed infestation that is threatening
(very high temperatures and VERY low rainfall) and while this might on our bowling green. We are having to hand water the green to take over.
Special thanks to our little band of helpers who are assisting with green maintenance and I'm sure we will have a much improved surface in the coming months. Finally, just a reminder that nominations for Sunday mornings need to be in by 9.00am for a 9.30 am start and all male members available for Nth Qld pennants in June need to advise asap. As usual, please direct any enquiries to Phil Small on 0418 779 292……...Thanks.
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello and welcome. As I predicted in the last issue of this fine family magazine, I scribe this article from afar. However, even though I am far away from a place we all call paradise, my long news tentacles still stretch across the vast distance between us my three readers to seek out news and gossip of home. Our end of month BBQ following the Club’s Fishing Competition was very well attended by our members and we also had 7 visitors come along to feast on prawns, sausages, fish and an array of salads followed by mud cake, lamingtons, ice cream plus a yummy dessert supplied by Vikki Fischer. Lurlene Sharpe did a nice salad dish to compliment the main meal. Thank you ladies. We welcomed new members Mick and Lisa McMahon and their three delightful children Morgan, Taylah and Jarvis. We hope they have a great time in their new club. Mick is so keen to go fishing he took a road trip back to Melbourne to pick up his boat. The results of the Club’s Fishing Competition were: Senior - Heath Green with 792.8 points, Junior - Brooke Palmer with 144 points and best fish went to Heath Green for a 8.84 kg Red Emperor. Congratulations. The turn out for this event was rather disappointing seeing the work and cost involved in running the event. Perhaps it was the unfavourable weather on the Saturday afternoon that deterred some anglers. The January Monthly Competition results were: Senior - Mark Hemming, Junior - Jakob Collinson and Mystery Brendan Hemming. February results were: Senior, Dan Dale, no junior entrants and Mystery, Kim Cheeseman. Well done! A new award has been introduced into our club called “The Tale of Woe Award”. As the name suggests, the award is given monthly to a recipient who comes up with a hard luck fishing story (or is dobbed in), the big one that got away etc. So, as they say, the votes are in and in January the award went to Brett Collinson for losing his fishing rig overboard when he got all excited on landing a nice Finger Mark. That turned out to be one expensive fish. The February award went to husband and wife team David and Christine Ruston who, our spies confide, fished for two days without result. One uncharitable source suggested next time they should fish in the ocean, not in their backyard swimming pool. How cruel. No trophy is yet available for presentation as our members are scouring all sources trying to find a suitable tacky one that befits this rather dubious award. So members, if you hear of anyone worthy of this award please be sure to let me know and remember, don’t let the whole truth get in the way of a good story. We are still in the early days of our trip south and as yet have not had a chance to do any fishing. What we have heard ever so regularly is that Carp are very prevalent in our inland waterways. I read a sign at the boat ramp at Chinchilla Weir warning that the use of Carp for any reason (bait etc) would attract an on the spot fine of up to $150,000. The authorities are getting quite serious about them. Apart from one blown front tyre which held us up for 2 days on the Gold Coast all is going well. There is a lesson to be learnt here, don’t have hard to source tyres on your vehicle. I also have a personal message for someone back there in paradise, STOP using our front lawn to do wheelies in your 4X4. DICKIES FISHING NEWS Well folks, another month gone by with a few reasonable days for boating considering the afternoon sea breezes are getting up to 20 knots after about 2.00pm on most days. There has been a lot of northerly winds which are not good for either boating or fishing. The creeks along the coast from Taylors Beach to Townsville have been producing a good number of legal crabs with the best bait being chicken carcases and fish frames. Be sure to remember the legal size and the number you are allowed to keep as the Fisheries Inspectors have been active and the fines are pretty heavy. Olera, Crystal and Rollingstone Creeks have produced excellent catches of Grunter and Salmon with the odd Barra. Unfortunately the Barra have been few and far between which is odd considering the good schools of baitfish migrating up the creeks mainly potty mullet, blue backed herring and prawns. Good catches of Grunter on the inner shoals have been reported and a few Coral Trout and Sweetlip as well with the most productive areas being Olera shoals south of Toomulla shoals using mullet strips and squid. There has also been big catches of undersize Nanngai, all around the 36 to 38 cm so I don’t know why the Government has not reduced the legal size of this species as they are becoming a predominate catch for boaties. They really dominate an area which forces you to move if you want to catch anything legal. The Paluma shoals are still producing good catches of Spanish Mackeral while Queenfish are being landed in the area between Rattlesnake and Herals Islands. Don’t forget to put in your trip sheets with Townsville or Ingham Coast Guards before setting out or tell someone where you are going so if something goes wrong locating you is much easier than searching the whole Barrier Reef. You can also leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS at The Fishermans Landing for safe disposal. We monitor VHF Channels 16 and 22, also Channels 88 and 90 on the HF. Would the person who “borrowed” the binoculars from The Landing please leave them in the front letter box and nothing more will be done or said. Tight lines and good fishing……...Until next month, Ninger
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc Hello again Rollingstone and District Residents, and a big welcome to those who may have recently taken up residence in our little part of paradise. We really do live in a beautiful part of our country! Got a spare $1.00.....or ever wondered what difference a donation of just One Dollar may mean in another part of the world? Did you know that 440 children under 5 years old die every day from Measles? Through Lions Clubs International Foundation and our “One Shot – One Life” initiative, Lions together with our partners like the Jimmy Carter Foundation (Past US President Jimmy Carter was a Lion before running for President of the USA – and still is an active Lion to-day), the GAVI Alliance and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are working to save the lives of children in third world countries. Lions have raised $30 million dollars, and with matching amounts from our partners, by 2020 more than 700 million children in 49 countries will be immunised against measles and rubella. Measles is also one of the leading diseases in causing blindness in young children, so through this program, we are also preventing the loss of sight for millions of children worldwide. One of the reasons why I joined Lions was to help people in my own community, and the example above is a strong reminder of the power of a Team of people, in this case Lions, to lead change and to make a difference in the quality of life right around the world. While we as members of the Rollingstone And District Lions Club live and act locally, we are part of 1.39 million Lions in over 46,000 clubs in 210 countries around the world, and while our efforts will always be directed towards helping those in our own community first, when needed we do assist others whenever and wherever we can. Want to be part of our Lions Team and help make a difference – please call me! So, what has your Lions Club done in the past month? Some of our activities and projects included: Clean Up Australia Day. Wasn’t it great to see our Leos and Junior Leos joining Lions to clean up the mess left by others (I hope it wasn’t any of our readers) in our community. Junior Leos collected over 22KG of rubbish around Bushy Parker Park and the Rollingstone Creek adjacent area, while the Senior Leos and Lions collected another 70 Kg plus old tyres and assorted rubbish. All enjoyed a Sausage Sizzle to finish, and for the younger ones, a refreshing swim in Rolly Creek Catered for a 40th Birthday Party/Wedding in our local community Manned the Brothers Leagues Club Car Park for the Cowboys Home Game against The Knights. While the Cowboys didn’t win, our Lions Club was the beneficiary of a fee for our voluntary work, and that helps us to continue supporting our local community activities Supported the Leos with their Car Wash at the BP Servo (Thank you Dunga & Gina), with those proceeds going to the School P & C to help support the School’s Chaplaincy Program Catered Breakfast & Lunch for the local Townsville Black Dog Ride to raise funds for, and awareness of, Depression. Over $600 will be donated to the Townsville Lifeline Centre to assist with funding for much needed localised Counselling Services Ran the bar for RADCA’s Country Music Afternoon – a fantastic event (Thank you RADCA for putting this on for our locals to enjoy) Commenced the planning with RADCA of the 2015 Pineapple Festival. Also last month we were very fortunate to have a visit from our Lions District Governor Gordon Bailey and his wife, Lion Diane. During his visit Gordon also inducted 2 new members into our Lions Club, and delivered an inspiring address to our members. Hard to believe also that our Club has now been Chartered for over 8 years, so a small celebration was held for this milestone as part of our Lions National Day of Celebration on March 15 th. We also took this opportunity to shoot a small video to support our entry into the “ Happiest Lions Club” competition – to be judged at our National Convention in Newcastle at the beginning of May. To those in our community who may need a hand, please contact us. All requests are considered on their merits, and if we can help we will whether it be cleaning gutters, a ramp for a wheel chair or helping our elderly with some yard work – our Lions are here because “We Serve”…………...John Muller – President Mob 0407 114687
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PLAYGROUP Craft on a budget Who can believe it is Easter already? As Term 1 comes to a close we will be getting ready for another exciting term at Playgroup. We come back to playgroup on the 23 rd April after we all have rested on the holidays. This year ANZAC Day is a Saturday and I will be attending the Dawn Service at Black River. For those of you who would like to attend a service, there are number of them in and around town. We will also be heading back to school, the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Bluewater State School and the 2 nd Thursday at Rollingstone State School. Bunnings North Community Involvement team have jumped on board again this year and we will be crafting with them in store and at our centres. We also have Launch Zone included again and to make it easier for everyone to remember, I have made this the last Wednesday of every month. Take note: We will be heading on an excursion this term so put your thinking caps on and come up with something fun for the groups to do. So check your programs and our Facebook page to keep up to date with all the exciting things that we will be doing this term. We are always open to suggestions, so if you have any ideas come and see me or drop your ideas in the suggestion box in the main reception area. Memberships for 2015 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
CHAPPY’S CHAT Hi all, whether you are young or old, tall, short or somewhere in between it is great to be doing our part in this wonderful community. I am the School Chaplain at Rollingstone State School just 2 days a week (Mondays and Thursdays) and really do enjoy the way people take care of each other. I have been employed as a Chaplain for 7.5 years and love seeing people connect with others and be there through the thick and thin of life. Some of the highlights from last year included: Handball Tournaments (taking on the Principal), Chappy Week pancake breakfast, Pineapple Festival float (I even had a blister from playing my ukulele), going on school camp to Daradgee Environmental Education Centre (with the most amazing chocolate pudding), Dressing up for Book Week (Giraffes can’t dance… or can they?), planning and running school discos (super theme to raise money for the Starlight Foundation and Back to the 80s), Remembrance Day ceremony, graduation and awards night (so many amazing students and proud families) and the Carols evening. This year my focus is to provide opportunities in the community for people to be involved and feel connected. One such event will be during Chappy Week in May. On Sunday May 17, from 3:00-5:00pm I am holding a community Tupperware party at the hall with a light afternoon tea provided by the local churches. Come along to check out the new stuff, replace your broken pieces and connect with others (Tupperware has a complimentary gift for all who attend). There is another bonus of having people coming together for this Tupperware party, a member in our community lost everything in a house fire and would love to have Tupperware once again in the cupboards. All proceeds from the day will enable this family to restart their pantry afresh, if you would like to make a monetary contribution too on the day a wishing well will be available. If you are unable to attend but would like to make an order or host a party please ring me so I can set up an appropriate way of getting catalogues to you (0401 027 178). It would nice if you can send a short text or phone call by Saturday May 9, so we can cater appropriately and have enough gifts available. It would be great to see opportunities for kids to connect with others outside of school too. One thing I would love to make happen with the help of the community is an After School Youth group. Currently, Bluewater State School and Bohlevale State School have groups that have an afternoon snack together, fun outdoor activities, look at bits of the Bible together, sing songs, go on outings and have a combined camp. I would need people who have knowledge and understanding of the Bible who also have a Blue Card to assist me on Monday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. Please call or email me (jschw54@eq.edu.au) if you would like to be part of the team that enables our children from year 4-6 have opportunities to learn more and love more. May each one of us, find new things to do, see and help with. Many blessings………….. Chappy JessJ P 26
Natures Notes - Roy Mackay While it is well known that Brush Turkeys often gather together to roost communally at night, it is something I had never seen myself. Then Rick Roveda of Paluma told us of having seen this roosting upstream of Little Crystal Creek Bridge while on his way up to Paluma just before sunset. So next day, Colwyn Campbell and I joined Sid who took us down to the bridge and, sure enough, from 6:30 pm, we saw the Brush Turkeys coming in from the rainforest upstream of the bridge and perching on the branches of tall pine trees standing well above the rainforest. There was much movement by the Brush Turkeys as they changed perches and many branches bent under the weight of the birds. More birds came in as darkness overtook us. Sid reckoned that he must have seen over 200 birds when he first saw this roosting and we must have seen over 80 birds this time and they were still coming in as we left them. Whether this is a permanent roost or not only time will tell. So, birders, something to check out. As I visit a friend in Balgal now and again, I get to see some of your birds. Frequently I see flocks of White Cockatoos and Red-tailed Black Cockatoos. Crimson Rosellas are often crossing the road and when I cross the railway near Rollingstone Creek, heading for Balgal, I see Fairy Martins at nesting time and Welcome Swallows over the Pineapple fields. Black Kites and Brahminy Kites appear quite often. I often wonder if some of your birders have added to the bird list I have left at the Community Hall??? Every now and again you must come across Carpet Snakes. On 7/3/15 I was shown a big Carpet Snake perched in the fork of a tree by the Venn’s backyard. It had a large bulge showing it had swallowed a good meal – possibly a possum or a White-tailed Rat. Nearby, in a small thorny shrub, was the nest of a Red-browed Finch and the birds were bringing back food for young in the nest. On the 2/3/15 Len Cook saw a young Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher at Roadside post 81 and he was able to see it for several minutes. So, at least at that time, all these Kingfishers had not migrated back to Cape York or PNG. No, there have been no cassowary sightings around Paluma but we have seen Dingoes. The mossies have been very bad this year. Roy Mackay
Paluma In the Clouds..Les Hyland PDCA AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Paluma & District Community Association will be held in the Community Centre on Easter Saturday April 4th. Starting time is 17.00 and it usually only last about an hour and a quarter. Come and hear what is happening and bring any ideas for future activities to be shared. This is where you can have a say in the development of your community, Non-members are welcome but only financial members have a vote. Markets The next markets will be on Easter Sunday April 5th in the Community Centre from 09.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs. As always new stall-holders would be welcome and if you want very inexpensive exposure contact Lynn on 47737675 [leave a message] or 47708681[ best in the evenings ]. There will be the usual sausage sizzle from about 09.30 hrs until sold out. Please let your friends know the market are on and spend a, hopefully, cool day on the mountain. St Patrick’s Day. How appropriate was it that on Tuesday March 17th two of the visitors to the History Display should be from County Mayo in Ireland ! They were made at home and offered our version of “Barm Brack” - literally, in Gaelic, speckled bread - an Irish traditional staple cake in Ireland. Then on Saturday 21st Paluma will have its own St Patrick’s celebration and look like having two other Irish Visitors. Report will follow next month. Clean up The day after was the annual cleanup of the Community Hall. The only report on that will be the amount of elbow grease required !
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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 811 e-mail: rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Ambulance C/o Northern Beaches Station
4778 6033
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc. President Faye Thomson 4770 7616 Secretary Kerrie Cochrane 4770 7034 NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
4751 6511
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President Garry Luff 47707008 Secretary Neil Thompson 0427240472 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
47707510 0407114687 Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President Rhonda Muller 47707957 Secretary Claire Spittler 47707258
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm Group Leader Rob Wilson
13 2500 4770 7498
Toomulla Community Association President Rhonda Schwarz
Rollingstone State School Principal Kacey Constantine
47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C President Brad Gough Secretary 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 P 29
Rollingstone General Store & Post Office POST OFFICE Fax and Colour Photocopier Services Open for business from 7.00am to 6.00pm every day of the week
Pay bills, (Rego, Rates, Phone, Electricity, etc); Bank your Cheques and Withdraw Cash; Post Letters and Parcels on a Sunday! Phone recharge for all networks 1/N recharge International calling cards
Gas Refills Phone: 4770 7340 Fax: 4770 7470
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes Lettuce
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive Frozen Vegetables Full Hams 1/2 Hams (Knuckle or Knob) Sliced Ham
Double Smoked—the Old– Fashioned Way!
Barbeque Sausages Lean Mince Rump Steak Double Smoked Local Bacon
PHARMACY GOODS S2 Medication for winter colds at cheaper prices than the chemist
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
Check out our range of DVDs for hire Only $4 overnight or $10 weekly
Going Fishing?
Rosco, Olga, Sara, Tanya and Mieka PHONE: 47707340 FAX: 47707470
We stock tackle, lines and lures for local conditions
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APRIL 2015 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1 9 am Indoor Bowls 9 am Craft Group
5 Easter Sunday 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
6 9 am - Line dancing 7pm - AA Meeting
Paluma Markets 9-1
7 9am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
13 9 am - Cards 9 am - Line dancing
20 9 am - Cards 9 am - Line dancing 7pm - AA Meeting
4 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm
11 1.30 BINGO EYES DOWN AT 1.45 Community Hall
9 am Cards
10 9 am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
9am Cards
9am Weight Circuit Class
9-12 Visiting Vet change of date this month only 15 9 am Indoor Bowls
16 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping
17 9 am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
9 am Craft Group
9am Cards
9am Weight Circuit Class
11am - 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY
9.30am Playgroup at Hall
22 9 am Indoor Bowls 9 am Craft Group
Lions Club 7pm at the Den
3 GOOD FRIDAY
9 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping
Lions Club 7pm at the Den
21 9am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
2 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping
8 9 am Indoor Bowls
7pm - AA Meeting
19 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
Saturday
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
9 am Craft Group
14 9am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
Friday
11am - 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY
BBBLC BBQ 12 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
Thursday
1pm Yoga 7.30pm SES
23 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
9 am - Cards 9 am - Line dancing
9am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
9 am Indoor Bowls
8-3pm Community Bus Shopping
SES 8am
7pm - AA Meeting
Seniors Morning Melodies (pg 13)
18 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm 9 - 1 OP SHOP
24 9 am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
25 ANZAC DAY See timetable pg 4
9am Weight Circuit Class 6pm Fishermans Landing Fishing & Soc BBQ 1 MAY
2 MAY
9 am Aquarobics Rollingstone Caravan Park
Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 8 am to 1pm
9 am Craft Group
9am Cards
9am Weight Circuit Class
11am - 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY
9.30am Playgroup at Hall
11am Computer Class
9 - 1 OP SHOP
7.30pm SES
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OUT & ABOUT THIS MONTH IN OUR PIECE OF PARADISE COUNTRY MUSIC AFTERNOON
LEOS CARWASH FOR ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL