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COVER: Courtesy of Chris and Mark, RTC THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia. EDITOR: April Edition: Barbara Drew EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/ docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
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Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 23RD MARCH 2021 Rainfall for MARCH 211.4mm Year to Date 11.83.3mm Wet Days 19 Maximum Temp
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES
The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access ............................ $2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers. Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided ....................................... .10¢ / page A4 Double Sided ..................................... .20¢ / page A4 50 or more off 1 original .................... .05¢ / page A3 Single Sided ....................................... .20¢ / page A3 Double Sided ..................................... .40¢ / page A3 50 or more off 1 original .................... .10¢ / page Colour Photocopying A3 or A4 ............... .50¢ / page Printing from Computer Black & White ......................................... .20¢ / page Colour ............................................ $1 / page Scanning & Printing (B&W). ............................... .50¢ / page Fax
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Tables ........... $5.50 each Chairs................................................... $0.55 each Eskies ................................................. $11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ......... $55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ....... $15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures
Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions.................................... $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff. For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
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CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your gate. Call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange. Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.
At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning 9-11.30am only $2.50
It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled.
This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time! For further info
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contact Chris on 47707855
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 Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
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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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 or Mark at the RTC.
VALE DON C PEARSON Thank you to all our friends and neighbours, past and present who offered condolences and attended Don’s funeral. In particular I thank my lovely Balgal Beach neighbours and friends for your kindness and help during a difficult time. Your support is very much appreciated.
I need the Ironing Lady
Ironing done my home
$20 per half basket $25 per full basket Free pick-up and delivery Jess Sweet: 0448 597 724
MEETINGS WITH YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR, MARGIE RYDER: See page 17 for more information. The Rollingstone/Balgal Beach and greater Communities were saddened to learn of the passing of John Pace during March. Our condolences to the Pace Family. VALE JOHN
BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market SATURDAY 3rd April 2021 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach SUNDAY 25TH APRIL 2021 See page 15 for further information
APRIL REMINDERS: Balgal Beach Markets 3rd
Wednesday, April 14th & 28th @ 9am
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BINGO 10th APRIL Australia Day Brekkie etc pg 18 Op shop open on Saturday 3rd Notch Kids Days see pg 30 Kids Bricks n Blocks pg 21 Health and Wellbeing pg 14
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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
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All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines) Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
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Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
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Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
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Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
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Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
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Telstra
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Optus
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service
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Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
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Translating and Interpreting Service
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BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
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Social Distancing Every Sunday Check Diary for days and times 8 April 1,8,15,22,29 April 13 April
Please be advised that all groups and events at the R&D Community Centre are held under strict COVID-19 & Social Distancing Rules 7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Linedancing, Indoor Bowls, Waterobics Weight Circuit (text Benita if attending or not attending) 10am-12pm School Holiday Craft activity presented by NoTCH Deeragun Community Centre Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential. Craft Group – Open to all interested parties. BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm -4pm at the Hall
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Bingo at hall
15 April
9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403262212
16 April 25 April 5 May
Lions Lego Challenge see page 21 for details
6 May
1,22,29 April
Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
7 May
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11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day)
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16 April
As we are attempting have this Rag out before the end of the month to remind everyone that Saturday will see our catch-up Australia Day starting at 8am. We will report on the goings on in next month’s Rag. School Holidays start with Easter Friday 2 April and resuming on 19 April. In that time Notch (Deeragun Community Centre) are hosting a craft session at the Community Centre on Thursday 8 April starting 10am until 12pm. This is a free activity open to all school aged children. See page 30 for further details. Friday 16 April will see the Lions present their Lego Challenge “Bricks n Blocks” see page 21 for further details. Benita has been holding Weight Circuit classes at the Community Centre for over 5 years now and has chosen to do so over more lucrative sessions in Townsville. However as numbers have been very inconsistent of late, Benita has to find new ways of ensuring she is not loosing out financially. Currently she is entertaining the thought of texting all her regulars to ensure there will be adequate numbers to make the trip north viable for her. Having this class available to us in Rollingstone is something we do not want to loose. Please if you are looking for some fitness activities give Benita’s class a go. The best thing is you can work as hard or as lightly as you wish. Thank you, the numbers at Indoor Bowls on Wednesday mornings at the Community Centre, have built up steadily with 3 mats being used on a regular basis again. Indoor Bowls is a gentle exercise and a lively social gathering. Come along and meet the Bowlers – they are a fantastic bunch of people. The response for registering for assistance prior to a weather event or disaster has begun to trickle in. We are still getting organised to come out and see those who have completed the form. In the mean time please have a think about what is the best scenario for you should an event present its self. This can be recorded in your plan and utilised when needed. Please do not forget to get your form in. We cannot help you without your consent. There is always an army of volunteers lending their muscle to the Community Centre. I do apologise in advance if I miss anyone - this is not intentional, and I am always badly red faced if I do. So here goes, thanks to Alec and Angie, Di and John for taming tigers; to
Board Games – 3rd Tuesday of the Month Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite
10am-12pm & 12.30-2.30pm Bricks n Blocks Lions Lego Challenge Anzac Day – 5.40am Dawn Service 10am Anzac Service 5.30-6.30pm Family Facility meeting @ RTC Community Centre 5.30-6.30pm Balgal Drainage meeting @ RTC Community Centre 10-11am Active Walkways meeting @ RTC Community Centre
Steve for transporting the whipper snipper and ride on into and from town for maintenance and using his personal ride on to keep the lawns around the Centre looking as neat as a pin while ours was being maintained; to Anja for taking the yellow peril out and delivering March’s Rolly Rag as Steve was away at the time; to the Op Shop Girls and Gents; the Book Station Ladies; Gardeners, Cleaners, The Rolly Rag crew – consisting of the Editors, folders, deliverers and especially the readers. Yes, you too volunteer your time by reading the efforts of these other dedicated volunteers. Then there is the crew who constructed the pathway between the Hall, Lions’ Den and the back of the hall. You have done a mighty job and “we will have wet feet – No More!” Well done chaps. This pathway is a joint effort between Lions and The Association, to provide comfort for all during the wet season. The Flyer in the Rag this month is all about responsible pet ownership. Owning a pet is a privilege not a right. Now that we have had some really nice sunny days the Solar Street Lights are working to their full capacity. You may not have seen them working but they do their job nicely. These lights were sourced by David Soelberg of MD Tech Services 0447744387 in Bluewater who installed them with grant funds provided by the NQ Monsoon flexible funding Cat C a joint funding venture between the Australian and Queensland Governments administrated by the Department of Communities. It is with the generous support of the Townsville City Council’s Community Grants team that we can continue to provide the community with the Rollingstone Rag. They have again approved our grant application for the purchase of the paper on which the Rag is printed. Thank you, team. Pace Park upgrade is finally completed. The Oval is now of the same standard you will find anywhere in Townsville and ready for your use. Congratulations to all who celebrate a birthday or anniversary this month. Enjoy yourselves. Wishing everyone and safe and happy Easter. Be careful on the roads. Look after yourselves………………you are the only one who can. Cheers………Chris 7
Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues. Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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MEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES It can be challenging sometimes to find support for men, so please see the below list that I have compiled. All of the below should be able to be accessed from anywhere in Queensland. Though this is not an exhaustive list, it is quite extensive. As always, if there is any specific information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get into contact. Supports for Young Men Headspace (1800 650 890) offer free online and telephone services that support young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families. Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) offer free online and telephone counselling specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Mentoring Men (1300 583 925) is a registered Australian charity providing life mentoring programs for adult men in the community. Men are paired with a mentor and have regular opportunities to talk to them and learn about life. Men are encouraged to sign up to the program at mentoringmen.org.au.
Victims Counselling and Support Services has a 24 hour appointment making, information and telephone referrals line. The number is 1300 139 703 and people are able to access this if they have experienced or witnessed a violent crime. Callers don’t need to have reported their crime to receive support. This service is available for ages 6+. Brother to Brother is the first 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal men throughout COVID19. The crisis number is 1800 435 799, and although the organisation is based in Victoria, they will receive calls from any Aboriginal men in Australia who need help. This line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including elders to promote a culturallysafe service. Below are some links to further information. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-29/brother-to-brotherhelpline-supports-aboriginal-men-in-pandemic/12501892 https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/ CLAN (1800 008 774) is open to any person who grew up in a orphanages, children’s homes, missions and foster care in Australia and New Zealand or whose parents or other family members had this experience. This service offers free counselling, support in getting state files and records, helping locate lost family members and friends, assistance with redress applications, and support with Centrelink, housing departments, police and courts. First Light (firstlight.org.au) connects young widowed people from all backgrounds and relationship structures to resources, programs and a community that will support them through the overwhelming task of re-building their world after the loss of the life they knew and the future they’d planned for. SANDS (sands.org.au) is a miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support group. It provides 24 hour support on 1300 072 637 Open Arms (1800 011 046) offer a 24hr crisis support line as well as face-to-face and online counselling for anyone who has serviced in the Australian Defence Force, their partners and their children (including adult children). That means that if your parent or partner have served in the Defence Force, you are able to access counselling and support.
Men as Carers Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) work to improve the health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security of carers and to ensure that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government. SANE (1800 18 7263) offer phone, online counselling and peer support for people living with complex mental health issues and the people who care about them. Lines are open Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm. SANE offer a friends, family and carers forum at saneforums.org. Young Carers Network support people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Family Drug Support (1300 368 186) is a free, national, 24 hour service for families dealing with drug and alcohol. Support is available via telephone, support groups (only online available in Townsville at http://www.fdsonline.org.au/), education programs, counselling and Facebook Supports bereavement services. Dads in Distress Support Services Men as Parents Direct Advice 4 Dads – Support for expecting, new dads and dads with ParentLine (parentline.com.au) has great resources for parenting toddlers. Website also available that offers practical advice and tips across the ages. They also have a phone line available from 8am to by dads for dads. 10pm seven days a week on 1300 30 1300. Who’s Your Daddy? – Townsville based support group for new DadStuff (supportforfathers.com.au) offers free webinars for dads and fathers. father-figures. Sessions run monthly from August to December 2020. Mobile Apps The website also has resources and a professional toolkit. Beyondnow is a suicide safety planning app. Convenient and Men and Relationships confidential, this app puts your safety plan in your pocket so you can Parents Beyond Breakup (1300 853 437) is a charity that supports access and edit it at any time. parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and Watch Over Me is similar to the bSafe app where you can track your separation (from their former partner and/or from their children). location for a period of time until you reach your intended Dads in Distress offers free help for separated dads through a helpline destination. If you don’t confirm your safety by the time allocated, the Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, 24/7 online chats, email app contacts your designated friends with your GPS location. Shaking (helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup.com), online support meetings, and the phone can also trigger an alert. through Facebook messenger. Living Well is specifically designed to assist men who have been 1800RESPECT is a 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic sexually abused in childhood and is designed to complement, not violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is replace, the work of a qualified health professional. at risk of DFV or sexual assault. Daddy Up is an app for expecting fathers. It is described as a man’s Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) from No to Violence offers field guide to pregnancy with wise words from seasoned dads. assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family Quick Tips for New Dads is the ultimate survival guide for new dads, violence. made by dads. It includes quick, practical advice to help you become a Mental Health Support (Including Phone and Online) great dad. MensLine (1300 78 99 78) offers online, video and phone counselling. ChoreMonster is a parent and child app that allows you to create a It also has resources on their website (mensline.org.au) for list of chores for your kids to complete with a list of rewards. The relationships, fathers, mental health, and family violence. interface is geared toward kids aged 4 to 12, but it should be able to Mind Spot (1800 61 44 34) is Australia’s only free therapist-guided work for older kids too. When the kids complete a chore, they submit digital mental health clinic. They provide information about mental it for review and receive points toward their rewards. health, online assessments, and online treatment to adults with How to Cook Everything is an all inclusive cooking app with over anxiety, stress, depression and chronic pain. This service is for 18+. 2,000 recipes with how to illustrations. Great for men who don’t eCouch (ecouch.anu.edu.au) is a self-help, self-paced program that know their way around the kitchen but want to. includes exercises, workbooks and information about emotional experiences like anxiety, depression, OCD, divorce or separation and grief and loss. Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.00AM TO 4.30PM For medical treatment during the closure period please call Bluewater Medical Practice on 47786444 and listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Zakia Sultana Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya
Bulk billing and Private Appointments Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services.
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Free Movement Physio DIETITIAN -Fuel Your Life PATHOLOGY collection - Wednesday mornings 8.30-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medial Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
17th April 2021
For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre and Aitkenvale Family Health Centre). www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399
8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12pm Saturday
FREE Blood Pressure Checks
*Hire Equipment
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies
Blister Packaging for your medicines
*Full Prescription Service
*Delivery available for those in need
*Ear Piercing
*Faulding Vitamins
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available We have seen a big change in our community with some long-term locals moving away. We wish you all the best in your next adventures. With all our long-term locals moving on we welcome all the newcomers to our community. Our piece of paradise is something special and we are very spoilt with how beautiful it can be for eight months of the year. The other four months we won’t talk about. I would like to introduce ourselves to our new members of the community. Balgal Beach Pharmacy has been in the community for five years. Frank Ferlazzo is the tall handsome Italian gentleman that happens to own the pharmacy. Frank has been looking after our community and surrounding areas for around 25 years with our Big Sister Pharmacies at Bluewater and Bushland Beach. Bec our Pharmacist started her internship with us in 2014 at the Bushland Beach Pharmacy. Bec has been here at Balgal since we opened in 2016 and will be here to help you on Mondays and Tuesdays. Then there is myself Kristie. I have been with the pharmacies since 2011 so 10 years now. You will see me between the two pharmacies here and at Bluewater. I bring to you 24 years’ experience in pharmacy. Come in and have a chat with us can’t wait to meet you all. Our opening hours are Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 12pm CLOSED Sunday and Public Holidays
Contact Details Phone – 07 47707400 Fax – 07 47707399 Email – balgalbeachpharmacy@bigpond.com We are on Facebook so look us up and like our page � The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy
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NEWS There is no contribution for Community News this month, due to the indisposition of the writer’s partner.
ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS Our first Committee Meeting was held Friday 17th with everyone present other than Kerrie, our Secretary , who was absent due to a death in the family. At the A.G.M., it was agreed that this year, instead of having the Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council that we instead donate $1000 to them to be spent in Townsville. A Mothers Day Raffle will be held and added to that donation. Tickets will not go on sale until after Easter, at $1 a ticket. Cheryl Pearson was asked if she would like to re-join the Committee, which she agreed to accept. We will be holding the Flower Show again in August this year, so…. 'Get Potting'. That's it for this month, filling in for Kerrie . Wendy - President
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Would you like for your home to become Generator Compliant? If so, please call Chris or Mark on 4770 7855 to register. We’re endeavouring to get as many names together as possible to approach an Electrician to do a bulk job, the idea being to reduce costs.
The Community Association will shortly have available to the public a Washing Machine and a Dryer for a small charge. This will be accessible in cases of emergency, from Monday through Friday during the hours of 8am-3pm. You will need to supply your own washing powder, etc. We will cover the appliance, the power and the water!
The local SES is now accessible through the RTC (at the Community Centre) during work hours on 4770 7855, and after hours and weekends on 0407 753 562. Through an agreement with Townsville SES Headquarters, it has been arranged that we operate as a local Call Centre on their behalf. Otherwise, you can still call 132 500 or 000.
It’s that time of the year, and at the RTC we also have available a good number of booklets and brochures produced and distributed by the Queensland Emergency Services pertaining to the welfare of you and your family with reference to severe weather events. A particular booklet: “GET READY GUIDE” is extremely comprehensive and would be most beneficial for those new to North Queensland.
A consortium of local Groups will be canvassing the local areas in an endeavour to put together a Vulnerable Residents’ Register which will be accessible to the local Emergency Services (Police, SES, Firies) before, during and after a severe weather event in our district. There is a flyer in this “Rag” (March). Please don’t just throw it in the bin if you think it might help you or your neighbours. This flyer has received the blessing of the Emergency Services in Townsville, so no-one is over-stepping the mark; and it might be a further blessing to many households locally.
MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB INC Wow! What a start to the season! The Course is superb but some days the humidity sets the conditions. Our Monthly Medal winners for March were Division 1. Stuart Jones Div 2 Reg Geritz and Ladies winner Megan Jeffree Mid February Bushrangers Presentation night was held and well attended . The Bushranger of the Year is presented to the player most improved and Best Clubman. This year worthy winner is Bruce Smallbon. Well done Mate. Saturday 10th April will be our first Trivia/Fun Night at the Golf Club. The night will be open for the community to attend, with groups of six. 6:30pm for team registration, competition starts at 7 pm. So get a team together and come along. Max Agnew is the Quiz Master. Funds raised will assist our ladies and men’s pennant teams. If successful, Trivia nights will be held every second Saturday of the month. We have had lots of enquiries regarding Junior Golf. There are plans to re-introduce this mid year. New equipment and clubs have been purchased. Chappy is also joining in the fun. Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
We are introducing a Hit, Sip and Giggle Introduction to Golf for Ladies on mid Sunday mornings in June. What a way to meet people and have some fun. Keep your eyes out for your invite to join in On a sadder note, one true gentleman always willing to assist in donating or buying raffle tickets for the club passed away in Mid March. John Pace will be missed by many and the club extends condolences to Piera, Robert and Stephen and the extended family. Vale John Pace. Mystic Sands Bowls Update Thursday night bowls is back and increased numbers of new and experienced bowlers joining in the barefoot fun starting at 5:30 for 6pm. Roll up Bowls are supplied and after 10 ends it’s time to have a social drink and a sausage sizzle. We are setting up for junior bowls during the school holidays and a daytime session for Seniors is coming soon. Contact Mick at the golf club resort and book a free lesson with a local champion. Remember the bowls slogan ‘use it or lose it for now .’ See you on the green and Good Bowling 13
REMEMBER!! This program is for all the Community So please come along and join us.
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ROLLINGSTONE RSL ANZAC DAY Sunday 25 April 2021
Rollingstone RSL has been provided with updated information and guidance from Queensland Health regarding ANZAC Day services. As previously mentioned Rollingstone RSL is pleased to announce that ANZAC Day Commemorative Services at the Balgal Beach Cenotaph will take place this year. The Dawn Service will commence at 5.40am and the morning service at 10am. The parade before the 10am service will now go ahead. Those taking part in the parade before the 10am ANZAC Day service are requested to assemble at 9.30. Due to COVID 19 restrictions we are unable to serve breakfast. Members of the general public are no longer required to “sign in” at either service. Volunteers and VIPs in attendance are, however, still required to register their contact details. COVID precautions including social distancing will be observed. Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home.
RSL Queensland is aware that many people will not be able to attend services this year. Based on the tremendous community response to the “Light Up the Dawn” initiative last year, RSL Queensland will encourage Queenslanders to come together in 2021 in their driveways, on their balconies, or in their living rooms at 6am, to commemorate this iconic Australian tradition. If you have any questions regarding ANZAC Day please contact Rollingstone RSL Secretary Suzi Vincent on: secretary@rollingstone.rslqld.net.au or 0409 880 902. 15
Office of Nick Dametto MP P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 | Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
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Remembering an icon Local agriculture lost one of its pioneers in March with the passing of John Pace. John was a founding member of Rollingstone-based Pace Farming, a small crops farming company run by the Pace family which harvests pineapples, sugarcane, banana, watermelon, pumpkin and cattle. On behalf of the Hinchinbrook electorate, I would like to offer the family and friends of John Pace our deepest condolences during this sad and difficult time. The region has lost a true gentleman and an agricultural trailblazer. Early last month, I had the opportunity to join with local Councillor Margie Ryder and members of the Rollingstone and Balgal Beach community to discuss projects that would help keep local residents fit and healthy. Some hot topics included new park equipment focusing on
youth engagement and walking trails. While you might think these sorts of initiatives are the domain of local government, as your State Member of Parliament, I often find myself working with Cr Ryder to help progress such projects by way of assisting with avenues to apply for State funding. I’m a member of the community as much as anyone else and I applaud initiatives from residents like those in Rollingstone and Balgal Beach who want to plan for the future. I’d like to thank all of those residents who attended on behalf of the Rollingstone and Balgal Beach community during last month’s meeting and I Iook forward to working with you all to see these ideas come to life. Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook.
BABZ AQUA GROUP Another month has passed with less interruption from stormy weather allowing us to gather at the beautiful Rollingstone Beach Front Resort for our Splash Fun Fitness sessions. A special thanks to the past managers, Sue and Mick and a welcome to the new managers working under new ownership. We wish them all well in new endeavours. Our programme of exercises has been evolving under Rebecca’s watchful eye and her diligence with behind the scene homework to grow and expand the exercises to challenge us all, has been greatly appreciated. Thank you Bec for all your hard work! There has been a noted increase in the flexibility of our bodies with some new challenges!
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Fun and laughter, community spirit and fitness assistance is thriving in our group. On a sad note, we are all thinking of Cheryl after the sad loss of Don. He will be greatly missed and we look forward to having Cheryl back in the water soon to support also. Joan and Tommy are settled in town with Carol and Trevor becoming their new neighbours also. Missing our fellow splashers but welcome to the new splashers who have been joining us. A few more males to balance the numbers would be great! Wishing all a safe and healthy Easter, we will continue in the water whilst it is still warm, come and join in Tuesday and Friday in the water at 9.30am. All levels of fitness welcome. Any queries, call 0417716366.
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. G’Day Rollingstone, March has been a comparatively quiet month at the Lions Club, apart from a few odd jobs around the neighbourhood. We have completed our election process. I have decided to stand down as President of the Club after numerous years. Lion John Holliday will be taking up the reins as President, Lion Sue Thompson will be Vice President, Lion Graeme Byrns will be Secretary and Lion Wendy Cooke will be Treasurer. They make a good team to take the Club forward. On 26th March 2021 we celebrate ten years of our Leo’s Club. This is a great milestone. Our Leos are very active within the Community and I invite any younger members
of the Community twelve years and over to come along and be part of the Leo Club. 27th March we celebrate our late Australia Day. This will follow the usual format, brunch will be prepared and served by Lions. The culmination of the Day will be the Great Dunny Races. Lion Graeme Byrns is home from Hospital recovering from a major operation. We wish him a speedy recovery. Lion Faye and Rob are packed up and on their way to Carlyle Gardens. It should be like old home week when they arrive! Once again, anyone in need of assistane, don’t hesitate to contact me on 0412396450. That’s all for now, stay safe. Dowie
3rd Meeting for the Family Facility Idea at Balgal 5th May @ RTC Centre BALGALROLLINGSTONE 5.30-6.30pm
Senior Council Staff will be in attendance
Mobile- P 0439 915 033 Email- Margie.ryder@townsville.qld.gov.au
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Meeting for the Active Walkways Project Connecting Balgal 7th May @RTC Centre BALGAL- ROLLINGSTONE
All three of these meetings are open to people interested in having these projects coming from an idea to a reality. Please come along to one or all of these meetings to share your thoughts.
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Meeting for Drainage at Balgal th 6 May @ RTC Centre BALGALROLLINGSTONE 5.30-6.30pm
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FISHERMAN'S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB Happy Easter Everyone. Dickies Fishing Report: G’day folks, well another month has gone by. I do not know where it went, however Woolies and Coles have had their Easter Bunnies etc in the shops since Christmas. So that’s probably why the time has slipped by so quickly, instead of me getting older sooner than I want to. The Barra season has really kicked off with a good start. Barra catches are being reported from all the creeks from Taylors Beach down to Bluewater Creek. Rollingstone Creek has produced excellent Barra with catches up to 105 cm and quite a few in between 70 and 90cm with live bait being the go. Incoming tides in late afternoon around the creek mouths. Also excellent catches of Grunter and Mangrove Jacks being landed also using live baits and soft plastic lures cast into the mangroves around snags. The inner shoals are producing the odd Coral Trout and The Club hosted its first “Themed Fingermark with some good size Sweetlip and Grunter being BBQ Night”. Italian Night was an boated. absolute success. Delicious food Best baits being live squid for night fishing and Mullet strips prepared by our members and the event committee. We certainly have during the early morning. For the squid you need underwater some good cooks in our club. lights and a landing net or a squid jig. All the fishing tackle MMMM Tiramisu. Check out our shops sell this equipment. Don’t bring the squid on board Facebook page for more photos of straight away just wait until they have emptied their ink sacks, the night. unless you don't mind having ink all over your vessel! There are still a number of logs floating around the inshore and off shore areas so keep a good look out especially at night. Congratulations to our monthly fishing comp winners: Rattle Snake and Herald Islands are producing good Queen Fish Senior: Peter Hall (January) and big GTs also some Grey and Spanish Mackerel using Junior: Zepher Thompson (November) Pilchards or silver or white spoons. Excellent Spanish Mackerel Mystery Prize: Andrew Smith being taken around Acheron and associated reefs with reports of good Coral Trout and Sweetlip being taken around Havanah Our next BBQ will be 26th March at The Landing. Free for and Fly Islands. Mullet and Squid baits being the go. members and children. $15 for non members. Starts at 6pm. As long as the weather permits we are looking at an excellent We love seeing our young members out there having a crack. fishing season hopefully the winds will be kind. Fishing in the great outdoors beats being stuck inside on the Still we have share farmers wanting to check your crab pots out computer games. and with a few complaints going into the fisheries department, I guess they will be targeting our area for this type of behaviour Fishing News: so if it is not your crab pot leave it alone. East Coast Black Jewfish fishery CLOSED That’s it for this month. Safe boating and tight lines and don't The annual catch limit for the East Coast has been reached. forget to put in a trip sheet or at least let someone know where Back Jewfish is a NO-TAKE species on the East Coast for ALL you are going. You can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS fishers for the rest of 2021 calendar year. Penalties apply to any at The Landing for safe disposal. anger caught taking Black Jewfish on the East Coast during this Regards Dickie. closure. Penalties up to $400,000 or 3 years imprisonment Check our Facebook page for up to date news. https:// apply. The East Coast fishery will reopen January 2022. www.facebook.com/Fishermans- Landing-Fishing-Social-ClubFor further info https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/ Balgal-Beach-inc New members are always most welcome. For more information regarding our club please contact: Get the APP!! Graham 0428 416 060 or email: Fishermanslandingfishingclub@ gmail.com Tight lines and Stay Safe. X Lovey Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Club will host a massive Easter market on 3rd April. We will have the usual wonderful stall holders and some new team members to join on the day. We would love to you see you all down there. Grab a delicious egg and bacon breakfast burger, a (much needed) coffee and some great bargains. The kids will also be in for a treat with the inflatable castles, face painting and maybe a special Easter treat from the Big Rabbit. Kicks off at 8am on The Esplanade, Balgal Beach. https:// www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB Hello Rollingstone and District. By the time this Newsletter arrives the Rolly Leos will have celebrated their 10th Birthday with a small celebratory Party and Sausage Sizzle at the Lions Den on Friday 26th March. Lions District Governor Audrey Kenny, National Leo Chairperson Toni Lanphier, District Leo Chairperson Sophie Seeden, together with State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto and our local Councillor Margie Ryder are some of the invited guests who will address the Leo’s on the night and congratulate them on their Service and Commitment to the Community. A full report will be in next month’s Rolly Rag. Earlier this month the Lions, together with the help of our School Junior Leo’s (Grades 4 through 6) served a Healthy Breakfast to the Students and Teachers of Rollingstone State School. This has become a “twice a year” event where the Junior Leos plan their menu, write a letter for the School
Message Board to alert parents of the Breakfast which is also a “Gold Coin Donation” for the School Chaplaincy Fund, and then very enthusiastically serve their fellow students and Teachers a Yummy Brekky. And when the entire School “Roar” their appreciation, we know that through the School Junior Leos Program we are helping and encouraging our future and current School Leaders. And Parents, we hope that when these amazing young people turn 12 they will be encouraged to also join our Senior Leo Club! Leo’s do have some events planned for the Easter Break - if you would like to get involved and join in the fun with our Rolly Leos right here in our beautiful community, then talk to Leo President Morgan, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687
Leos – Try it, You’ll Like it!
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY “Bricks n Blocks” Book asap– limited numbers WHO: Student Sessions: Yrs 2-6 & Yrs 7-12. $2 each WHAT: Students will have 1,500 Lego pieces to build to a theme within a time frame with their partner. WHEN: Friday 16th April 10-12 am & 12:30-2:30 pm WHERE: Rollingstone & District Lions Den beside the Rollingstone Community Hall in Community Cres. WHY: To provide a local activity with friendship, fun, creativity and co-operative planning for building, with potential for thinking skills in maths, science, engineering and technology. There is potential to extend in future to include Yrs P-1 with Duplo and adults with Technic, pending community interest. Register: Sue Thompson…...sjenko@southernphone.com.au A registration form will be emailed back to you.
A Lion’s Community Service Project LIONS matched donation from Rangewood Bricklaying
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Here we are already in the fourth month of the year and wondering where Summer went. The days now are noticeably shorter; a slight chill is felt in the air late in the afternoon as the cloud mist descends over the village. Sometimes the mist rolls in as early as 2.30 presaging a light shower. This time last year, we were concerned that our rainfall had been meagre but this year we have no cause for complaint. The village lawns are green and gardens looking lush. Every March, Camellias, Tibouchinas and Golden Pendas come into bloom, adding a riot of colour to already colourful gardens. The Golden Pendas, are large trees and look spectacular when massed with large, golden powder-puff flowers. Buzzing of bees working the flowers can be heard at first light, and throughout the day the bees and a variety of birds are constant visitors. Vibrant royal purple flowers densely cover the entire crown of Tibouchinas; so intense is the colour that the trees appear to shimmer luminously in the late afternoon light. Two striking examples are on either side of the road as you enter Paluma. And of course, the reliable Camellias are putting forth blooms in every nuance of colour from white to deep pink. During the Wet Season, a group of enthusiastic gardeners held working bees to construct and plant garden beds in the area surrounding the community hall, picnic tables and play-ground. Many of the plants were donated by Townsville City Council, while others came from local gardens. The plants are flourishing, following regular rainfall and have done much to enhance the area. We have survived the first year of Covid 19. Who would have thought, this time a year ago, that a tiny virus could
bring the world to its knees and cause so much grief and the loss of so many lives. We have been lucky here to date, relatively unscathed and not having to endure the lock-downs and privations of more populous places. With the development of vaccines, the future looks more hopeful. It has been a relief to be able to socialise more freely – many of the Paluma residents meet regularly at the Inn on Saturday mornings for ‘Coffee and Gossip’. Now we will re-open our Tuesday History displays where visitors can study the selection of photographs and enjoy cake and coffee. Entry is free. Many social events are planned for the year. A dinner to celebrate St Patrick’s Day was held on 20th March: a successful event with delicious Irish meals shared, much stout drunk, many Irish jokes told and in general much laughter. Other events planned are the Easter market on 4th April; Petanque on Saturday afternoon, 15th May; Saturday 26th June the Bush Dance with Wattle ‘n Gum. All are welcome. Work has now been completed for now on the restoration of sections of Mount Spec Road, The road was closed from 6pm to 6 am between 11th and 25th March for night works. I have been incapacitated over the last six months by surgery and injury and have been overwhelmed by the support and help given to me by friends and neighbours. They have shopped for me or taken me shopping, driven me to and from medical appointments, done my laundry, weeded and pruned my garden; mowed my lawns, done all sorts of odd repair jobs, cooked delicious meals for me, kept me company when I felt low spirited and numerous other little acts of kindness. I will not mention names as it may cause embarrassment but you know who you are. I am truly blessed to live in such a warm and caring community, Remember to look on our website, www.paluma.org for information about walking tracks, events, etc. Colwyn Campbell
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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G’Day All, There is not a lot to report this month. We had our club’s luncheon on 14th March at the BUSHY BEACH TAVERN and it was a good get together. Twenty three members came and we all enjoyed ourselves. We always find something to talk and laugh about. The food was pretty good too. We arrived at 11.30 and left at 2. 30. Let’s do it again!
We always have fun and an excellent feed at our monthly meetings, thanks to our cooks and lovely ladies who bring along beautiful desserts. Visitors and new Members are always welcome; cost is $10 per head children under 12 are free. Members are always free. Starts 5.30 pm; fun and games etc. Our next BBQ is on the 13th April at the Hall. Keep well and stay happy. All the best from your RUSSELL ROWE won the lucky membership draw. committee. GOOD ON YA RUSSELL.
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cohelec@outlook.com Weight Circuit Classes each Friday at 8am at the Community Hall. Bring along a mat, drink bottle, weights if you have them and a “This is good for me attitude” Contact Benita on 0408 395 850
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7th & 21st APRIL FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
Chronic pain: Lower back, shoulders, neck and knees Cosmetic Acupuncture: wrinkles, sagging, dull complexion Chinese Herbal Medicine (TeleHealth available) Call for free chat to see if Acupuncture may be suitable for your condition.
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Hello Rolly Rag Readers, During each week, we are confronted with an interesting array of problems, as no doubt you are as well. Recently, we have encountered a couple of animal related matters. Firstly, we have had several recent crocodile sightings in our local area. It is important to be ‘Crocwise’ when around our beautiful creeks and beaches. Never forget, crocodiles are around! If you see a crocodile in the area, please report it to the Department of Environment and Science (DES). This can be done via the QWildlife app for iOS and Android users, on the DES website or by contacting the department on 1300 130 372 (and selecting Option 1). For anyone who is interested, there is also a user-friendly crocodile sightings map on the DES website. Secondly, feral horses are on the move. Townsville City Council have advised that there has been an increase in the number of reports of feral horses grazing on the roadside particularly in the Black River and Bluewater areas. This area of the Bruce Highway has seen several near-misses between cars and horses. If you drive this route, which I’m aware many of us do, please take care - slow down and drive extra carefully. Please report any sightings of feral horses to the Council on 13 48 10.
As we approach the Easter holiday period, I wish to remind everyone to please take it easy and show patience on our roads. With the overseas travel restrictions still in place, we are expecting the roads to be very busy. Remember the fatal five: Speeding, Seatbelt use, Drink/ Drug Driving, Fatigue & Inattention/Distraction. We want everyone to arrive home safely this Easter, so here are a few reminders: • Ensure you and your passengers wear a seatbelt or wear the fine.
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Don’t be distracted, put your phone on ‘do not disturb while driving’ and leave your phone alone. Be sure to put your own and all other road users’ safety first these holidays, don’t meet us by accident. I wish everyone a happy Easter and hopefully this year we all get to spend some time with our friends and families over the holiday period, especially after last year’s celebrations were interrupted by Covid-19. Stay safe, and don’t forget never smile at a crocodile! Senior Constable Brendan POWNALL Rollingstone Station Policelink 131 444, Emergency 000
International Artist and Film Maker in Balgal Beach You may have seen Garry Orriss riding his fully loaded bicycle over the past several months in the Rollingstone area. He is an International Artist who has won many art prizes and awards and has exhibited his art in over 30 countries. Garry is currently travelling around Australia on a bicycle and is making a cinema film titled, “The Long Road, His~Story, Her Story” as well as working on two books. His journey so far has taken him over 14500 kilometres in a little over 3 years and prior to this he has lived in Berlin, Germany for the past 32 years. The cinema film will be presented at the International
Berlin Film Festival and is about a middle aged man who confronts himself as he navigates his life on the road and is moved through a series of events. Garry says; “The film is made in collaboration with film crews in Germany and several writers including local Balgal Beach writer Rosa Christian. It will be a semi autobiographical film and will combine elements of art and philosophy using the bicycle tour as a vehicle for the narrative. Garry will be in Balgal Beach and Rollingstone for the next 3 weeks and then he will head to Cape York and around Australia. See photo on back page ..
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi Community
This year I’m dragging three of my own scallywags to school each day, and our household is an absolute circus each mornCan you believe that Term 1 is almost ing. My apologies to our neighbours. But lately, it is just a little over. Where does the time go? We have easier as none of them wish to be late or they will miss playing only just managed to mow the entire play area of the school for handball in the morning. Enter the school at your own risk as the first time since Christmas, and already we are going back on we have students of all ages mixing it up and balls going holidays. everywhere. Some of our big news from Rollingstone State School: A big thank you to the Yes, we have finally mowed the oval. Lions and Junior Leos for a Our two classroom refurbishments have been completed and wonderful breakfast this they look awesome! New furniture arrives next week. term. It is always a highOne of my fondest memories from my primary school was not light. Dowie’s pancakes just the times when the teacher would have snooze after are as popular as ever. second break during silent reading time, often extended This year we raised $122 reading time, but also Friday afternoon sport. At my school from the breakfast to back in Pittsworth, the teacher would take us out and we would support Chappy Travis. play T-Ball, cricket and soccer. Well it is back again at Rolly! P/1 can be heard down the road The kitchen garden has cheering each other on as they rung another strike or spare commenced in readiness as the 10 pin ball rolls down and strikes the pins. for next term.The students had Year 2/3/4 are on the dry part of the oval, thankfully that is to dismantle the gardens and getting bigger, playing cricket with the Big Bash Boys from move them up to a central Townsville. area. They then rebuilt them, added some of Rosco’s old Year 4/5/6 are papers on the bottom, filled on the basketthem with itchy straw and now ball court with have the task of shovelling dirt their tall coach, in each garden bed. We learning to shoot hoops, dribble, should have 5 or 6 garden beds attack and for our winter growing. All defend. students will participate in this as part of the curriculum and eventually prepare some delicious food for themselves. Our netballers have been Mr Stallman has been officially working hard during their told by Prep/One that he is not lunch times preparing for allowed to cook! their carnival in We have been working with the Environmental Restoration Townsville next week. Team to put plans in place to include an outdoor learning We are sending two environment. Many of you probably have fond memories of teams this year and we the walking track down to the creek from the school. We even wish them all the best. found a booklet ‘Useful Plant Trail’ with a map. I believe there The positive to wet play was a bush tucker trail as well. Our plan is to re-establish someareas and hot weather, thing similar and for the students to team up with the the handball championEnvironmental Restoration Team to control some of the weed ships around the school are heating up. growth at the back of the school and revegetate with native plants. It is still at early stages but it promises to be a lot of fun. Who says learning is only in the classroom. Student Council has been working hard with the P&C and have organised icy cup sales two days a week. They are organising a free dress day and a breakup BBQ for the end of the term.Oh, I forgot to mention, everyone has also been extremely busy in class producing some wonderful work. Get ready Margie, students’ persuasive letters for what they would like to see in Rollingstone/Balgal community are on their way. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and enjoys a sweet treat or two! Andrew Stallman Principal Rollingstone State School (07)47707313 Rollingstone Rag, April 2021
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Are you bushfire prepared? The bushfire season in Queensland runs from late July to February, and will vary within the state. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
OP SHOP TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
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We currently have a great selection of collectable dolls, in very good condition, which would make a lovely purchase for the little (and not so little) girls in your life. We also have a good selection of book for purchase at $2. Are you needing any household goods? We are well stocked in all types of kitchen and dining items. We are also well stocked in younger style clothing. Call in and have a browse. You won’t be disappointed! WE WILL BE OPEN ON EASTER SATURDAY 9AM—12NOON
OP SHOP Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself. “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend—is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?” Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniturein any condition or mattresses
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411
Committee:
Ambulance
President:
Sue Von Wald ..................................... 0407753562
C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855
President, ....................................................................... 47707 616
Ian Dow
Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ............................................. 47707 034
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
President, Graham Milliken .........................................0428416060
Ann Martin ......................................... 0408100083
Secretary, Kim Love ..................................................... 0419387856
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Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association President, Jamie Oliver ................................................0408710030
Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin Community Centre Assistant .............................................. Mark Eberle RTC
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Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
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Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813
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Rollingstone State School Principal:
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450
Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
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1st. Vice President, Sarah Swan ...................................0439492351 Secretary, Anne Bruyeres ..................................... 0447752332 Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com Treasurer, Wilfred Karnoll ............................................... 47788 441 Rollingstone RSL President, Ewan Cameron ............................................0417719043 Secretary, Suzi Vincent .................................................0409880902 Email: ..................................... secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au Rollingstone & District Lions Club President, Ian Dow ....................................................... 0412396450 Secretary, John Holliday ...............................................0414808483 Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President, Wendy Clark................................................0418654242 Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ..........................................0412492861 Toomulla Community Association President, Rhonda Schwarz............................................. 47707 813 Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130 Animal Ambulance (after hours) ..................................... 47745 130 RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714 Straying Stock.................................................................. 47738 411 National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399 N.Q. Wildlife Care Group .............................................0414717374 Bird Rescue ............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535 Margaret Preston (Vet) ......................................TXT 0403262212 Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40 Justices Of The Peace .................................................................... Chris Martin, M-F 8am-4pm ........................................ 47707 855 Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320 33
Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
POST OFFICE
FRESH COFFEE
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
NEED HARDWARE?
Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
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APRIL 2021 Sunday
Monday
SAT
3RD MAY
27TH MARCH
LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday
Wednesday
AUST DAY BIG BRUNCH
Thursday
Friday
1 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
2 8am PUBLIC HOLICAY
8 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup @ Hall
9 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am
16 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
GOOD FRIDAY NO EXERCISE OR AQUA
Saturday 3 EASTER SATURDAY 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9-12noon Op Shop
PACE PARK 8AM TO 12NOON 4 EASTER SUNDAY 7.30am EASTER Mass @ Hall
11 7.30am Mass at Hall 5.30PM BBBaLC BBQ @ THE HALL
18 7.30am Mass at Hall
25 7.30am Mass at Hall ANZAC DAY 5.40
DAWN SERVICE 10am PARADE & SERVICE
5 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
6 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS NO AQUA
12 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
13 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS NO AQUA 1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall
19 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
20 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
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27 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
PUBLIC HOLIDAY 9 am Line dancing 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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2pm Boardgames @ Hall
7 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY
14 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 6.45pm SES training
VET at Hall
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12.30
BINGO
AT THE HALL
NO
WEIGHTCLASS NO AQUA
17 Mobile Dentist at Doctors 9-12noon Op Shop
NO AQUA
9.30am Playgroup @ Hall
21 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY
22 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
28 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 6.45pm SES training
29 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
23 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
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Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park 5.30pm FLFaSC BBQ @ Landing 35
Bushrangers Award for player most improved and Best Clubman winner was Bruce Smallbon. Well done Mate
New pathway completed between the Lions Den and the hall. A collaboration between the Association and Lions helpers
Len Clarke turned 80! He was surprised by his daughters arriving unexpectedly during a morning tea with his indoor bowls friends.
Op Shop Volunteers, Angie, Pam and Ann
Milja & Moira
Garry Orriss— see story page 27
Beautiful flowers Gayle
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