July 2022 Rollingstone Rag

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A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E R O L LI N G S T O N E & D I S T R I C T C O MM U N I T Y A S S O C I A TI O N

Free official newsletter of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated

AED (Defibrillator) available at Fisherman’s Landing, Mystic Sands Golf Resort, R&D Lions Club, Toomulla Little Library and Paluma Hall, for public use.

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JUNE 2022

ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER

COVER: Resident Kookaburra at Fishermans Landing. Photo supplied by Gina Burgess 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: July Edition: Kerrie Cochrane 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.

The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher).

The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept responsibility for any unsolicited material or transparencies. The Rag is fully independent and its views are not necessarily those of any company, organisation, club or person mentioned herein. All copyrights and trademarks are recognised and all images are used for the purpose of the dissemination of information only. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to free speech. Any letters to the editor received and/or printed do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through

freedom of speech, however, only letters supplied with a name and address will be published. Letters will be published with name only. We try to print articles as they are presented, but we do reserve the right to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all articles submitted pending time limitations. Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a guarantee that the article will be published.

The Trade Practices Act of 1st October 1974, relating to consumer protection, places a heavy burden on advertisers and publishers of such advertisements and articles. Section 62 of this Act imposes a general duty on everyone not to engage in trade or commerce, or in a conduct that is misleading and deceptive.

In view of the obvious impossibility of ensuring that all advertising submitted for our newspaper complies with this Act, advertisers will appreciate the absolute need themselves to ensure that the Act is adhered to.

Rollingstone / Balgal Beach Rainfall Report June 2022

AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES SEE FRONT COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE **AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE**

Rainfall as at 27th June Year to Date

88.4mm 1289.2mm

Wet Days

2 290

Maximum Temp

0

Minimum Temp 9 Local Weather Station Information at:

4th June 9th June

www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849

ROLLINGSTONE RAG ADVERTISING RATES The Rag is a great place to advertise and is very cost effective. You can provide your ready-made file or we can design an Ad for you for a small fee!

For more information or to discuss your Ad, please call 4770 7855 between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday or email: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com or rollingstonertc@bigpond.com.

Please make payment at the RTC during business hours or after

hours in the mailbox located at the end of veranda at the Hall (near the kitchen window). Please make sure your name and details are on the envelope. *extra costs for supplying the photocopying, if required

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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

First page ................................... $1.10 incl. GST) Consecutive pages ............................ $0.55incl. GST)

Laminating

Business Card .............................. .50¢ A4 ............................. $1.10 (incl. GST) A3 ............................. $2.20 (incl. GST)

Room Hire

1/2 Day ......................... $20 incl. GST) Evening ....................... $20 (incl. GST)

Important document scanning

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.

Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff.

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)

For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855

............................... $5.00

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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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.

BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls

July 13 & 27 FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library VISITING VET PROTOCOL The Community Association requests when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.

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.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE

INDOOR CARPET BOWLS At the Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50 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 contact Chris on 47707855

Stroke is always a medical EMERGENCY Rollingstone Rag, June 2022

Next Market: SATURDAY 2nd July 2022 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach

BOARD GAMES! Played on the 3rd 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 likeminded people.

THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday

9-3pm The faster you get to hospital for treatment for stroke, the better your chance of making a good recovery.

Call 000 4

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.

Would you like to see a photograph

JULY REMINDERS

you’ve taken displayed on the cover of

Balgal Beach Markets—2 nd July

the Rollingstone Rag?

BINGO—9th July

Email your masterpieces to

Mobile Library—July 13, 27

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com

Car Boot Sale 16th July

Photos don’t need to be just of scenery or

sunsets but they must be print quality and very high resolution and in portrait format please.

The Washer/Dryer facility at the Community Centre is up and running!!!

Now, remember, there is only (one) 1 unit, which means you could arrive to find someone else using it; so, there might be a waiting period.

You supply your own detergent and conditioner; we supply power, water and the facility at a cost of $4 per load for the Washing Machine and $4 per load for the Dryer.

Art Expo—July 15, 16 & 17 Paluma Push—July 16 / 17 “VET @ HALL” JULY ONLY 9am MONDAY 18th JULY Seniors Meet Juniors Morning Tea—9am 29th July Camp Oven Cooking Group Workshop 9am-4pm Saturday July 30 You don’t need to be a member of a Group to join in activities at the Community Centre. Just come along if there’s something happening and you’d like to be part of it. It usually costs $2 to participate, but if you want more information, call Chris on 4770 7855.

FOR YOUR DIARY PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL Saturday 10 September

This service is only available from 8am until 3pm, Monday through Friday no later, because we all have homes to go to.

Phone Chris on 4770 7855 if you require further information.

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The ROLLINGSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION hosts the TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT (and Beyond) CAMP OVEN COOKING GROUP WORKSHOP.

Dessert which you can take home for your evening meal with the family! We will have Water and Softdrinks available for those wishing to purchase them, and Billy Tea and Coffee (gratis) as well.

Hopefully, all the while you’ll be watching Bruce, Pat, Mary, and Matthew, asking questions, listening and learning, and being involved (cooking) as well. If you’ve any more you’d like to know, please call Chris at the RTC As reported in last month’s edition we’ve booked in on 4770 7855, or myself (Sue) on 0407 753 562. We’re Townsville Camp Oven Cooking Group for Saturday, July really looking forward to this Workshop – it should be 30th, 8.30am for 9am. The Workshop will cost $30 per great fun and most worthwhile. head, with our Community Association subsidising half of that, so it will only cost you $15. There will be a maximum of 20 for the Workshop and we would ask that you register and pay beforehand at the Rollingstone RTC at the Community Centre. If you decide later that you no longer wish or are able to attend, we will happily refund your $15.

You may bring your own Camp Oven if you wish; and you may also bring your own ingredients if you have a special dish with which you’d like some advice/guidance/ instruction. Otherwise, everything else will be supplied.

The day’s cooking lessons will start with Damper and Scones which will then be eaten for Smoko; followed by a main meal like Corned Beef (for lunch); and after lunch, a

WANTED! COMMUNITY HAIRDRESSER Please contact Chris at the Community Centre on 4770 7855

July 2nd

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Covid-19 mask wearing is no longer required. Social Distancing, Hygiene practices and stay at home if unwell are still be in place.

10 July 1pm Bingo @ Community Hall

Every 7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Sunday Hall

15 July Art Exhibition Opening Evening 16,17 July Art Exhibition open to the public

9.30am 9.30am 8am 1pm 2pm 2pm 13,27 July 7,14,21,28 14,21,28 July

Linedancing - Each Monday Indoor Bowls - Each Wednesday Weight Circuit - Each Friday Monday Cards; Craft - 2nd Tuesday of Month Board Games - 3rd Tuesday of Month 11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day) Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential.

NoTCH Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall NoTCH & Second Bite Food Relief

16 July Carboot Sale

NOTE THE 9am MARGARET THE VET CHANGE OF DATE Text 0403262212 MONDAY 18 July JULY ONLY 29 July

Seniors Meet Juniors Morning Tea and Activities

30 July Camp Oven Cooking Workshop 13 August New Residents Morning Tea 19 Aug

“Closing the Gap” Community Fun Day @ Rollingstone Community Centre

31 August 10am - Carer’s Meeting with “Selectability”

We have some really wonderful events and activities planned for July, August and September. The Pineapple Festival is on 10 September; our annual Carboot Sale 16 July and Art Exhibition 15,16,17 July along with the Seniors meet Juniors Morning Tea and Activities 29 July and a Camp Oven Cooking Workshop 30 July. In August an invitation to all new residents of the district to come to the Community Centre to be welcomed by your new community and be informed about the groups, activities and events in the district. A week later we are planning “Closing the Gap” celebrations embracing Indigenous heritage with Craft activities, Indigenous dancing and much more. There is a small explanation of each activity below: *Firstly and most importantly, please note that for July only Margaret the Vet will be at the Community Centre on Monday 18 July starting 9am. Please add this change to your diaries and remind your friends. This for July ONLY, back to normal in August.

The Centre is looking to re-establish the Carers meetings here in Rollingstone. Kathryn from Selectability is convening the meetings with the first meeting to be held on 31 August 10am to 11.30am. Please note this in your diary if you are in a caring role or know someone in a caring role who would benefit from a meeting such as this.

A Camp Oven Cooking Workshop is being held at the Community Centre on Saturday 30 July. Starting at 8.30am for 9am. The Association is subsidising this activity and the cost to participants is only $15. All meals during the day will be supplied within this cost. You will need to book your place as numbers are limited. (If you have already put your name down please confirm with me (Chris). 47707855. See the flyer on page????

Seniors meet Juniors – 29 July 9am-11am. Another fun activity the Association is holding is a Seniors Meet Juniors Morning Tea. Want a Grandbaby fix or you are living away from your parents and want the Children to have some exposure to Grandparent figures – please come to this event. Please call 47707855 to book for catering purposes.

13 August is the date of the New Resident’s Morning Tea. This morning tea is open to all residents of Rollingstone Balgal Beach regardless of the amount of time you have lived here. Please come along to this event especially if you are new to the area and would like to meet other new residents or some of the long-term residents.

Carboot sale 16 July – 9am-1pm. It is true – one’s trash is another’s treasure. This is an opportunity for locals to hold a stall to move on some of those items that are no longer suiting your lifestyle. There are no seller’s fees to be paid for the stall, the Lions will hold their famous sausage sizzle and Dan & Mon’s Coffee van will also be in attendance. As in past years we have coupled up the Art Exhibition on the same weekend.

19 August will see the community come together to experience Indigenous Cultural immersion with “Closing the Gap” Community Fun Day Celebrations. This activity is still in the planning phase so more information will be advertised as it comes to hand.

Sunday 26 June saw the Volunteer Appreciation Function held. What a lovely day – relaxed atmosphere, great food, comfortable conversations and from comments received – everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks to the Lions for catering; the crew who set up and decorated the room and to the Association for the opportunity to thank our Volunteers.

Just in case you do not know where to find the Community Centre – The Rollingstone Community Centre is located at the end of Community Crescent. When driving towards Balgal Beach on Balgal Beach Road – take the first right hand turn on to Mystic Avenue. Then take the first right hand turn on to Community Crescent – at the end of Community Crescent you will come across the entrance to the carpark at the centre.

‘Love to see you at one or all of the above activities – Look after yourself – you’re the only one who can. Cheers Chris Rollingstone Rag, June 2022

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THE ROLLINGSTONE SES GROUP URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!!

Are you the type of person who takes a hands on approach to emergencies?

The SES responds to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.

SES Volunteers are: “ordinary people doing extraordinary things.”

If you would like to help, we will find a way to utilise your talents and expertise. For more information Visit your local SES HQ training night on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

Call your Local Group to find out more on Duty Ph: 0460 692 749

Rollingstone Athletics Day A beautiful day was had down at the Rollingstone Community Centre for our Athletics Day. Cranes took home the victory with over 614 points and the Crows followed closely behind with 574 points. A big thank you to Jenni Jackson (PE Teacher) for making it all possible and a big congratulations to all of the winners and participants. All of the students had a great time being competitive and everyone showed great sportsmanship. It was great to see the RTC playgroup children get involved and join in on the fun as well.

We’d like to thank the RTC Management for allowing us to use the facilities and also the Lions Club for the use of their kitchen. Our P+C ladies do such a great job cooking and catering to everyone and the ability to do so on site makes it so easy!

So thank you all very much. We would also like to thank our local farmers for donating a whole bunch of fresh fruit for the students. We really do appreciate it.

A big thank you to the Fehrenbachers, Paces and Berras for your continued support and generosity towards our school.

And last but not least, a big thank you to our very own Andrew Stallman who always puts in enormous hours behind the scenes getting everything ready and set up for our students to enjoy.

We hope our families enjoy their holidays and have a great two weeks off.

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Please know, that I can help you.

Counselling & Therapy Services Dianne Leed

Counselling Therapist–Expert in Complexity

AMHSW AASW MBS di.counsellingtherapy@gmail.com Ph: 0456851936 Practicing out of the RTC Rollingstone Community Centre

Please note that this is not operational during School Holidays

Feeling depressed, anxious, issues with coping? I can help.

Contact Counselling & Therapy Services, for support.

Treatment is provided for all Mental Health & personal concerns.

Consider the opportunity to grow & develop. I believe in the uniqueness of the individual; to enhance your capabilities.

To have a safe & confidential space, to be heard & supported, is to be authentic, heal & grow.

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AEDs (Automatic External

Defibrillators) Located in the Community

GOLF CLUB—beside the 5th tee At the bar

There are four (4) AED in the Community available for use when needed. There are 2 at Mystic Sands Golf Club; 1 is at the front of the bar and the other is beside the 5th Tee. 1 at Fishermans Landing and the 4th one is at the front of the Rollingstone Lions Den, Community Crescent.

FISHERMANS LANDING under Notice Board to left of entrance to shop

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ROLLINGSTONE LIONS DEN at the entrance to the Den. First entrance after the Community

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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE

BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK

120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach

Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.

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

Appointments are necessary.

Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya Dr Meena Urkude Physiotherapy Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly) Pathology Wednesday 8.30am-12noon

At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month

16th July 2022

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, June 2022

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NEWS

During June we lost another of our longer-term residents. Peter Cahill was a really nice man and a great bloke, enjoyed by all who knew him. He was kind and funny and always happy to help. We’ll miss him. Vale, Peter. Also passed, was Marion Accorsini who was the wife, Mum and Grandma in one of our well-known local pineapple farming families. She was also Gladys Pace’s sister. Vale, Marion.

John Ellerton (Norwegian Jon) is having an extremely tough time, health-wise, as are Vanda Simmons, Stuart Humphreys, Ps. Bob Richardson, Terri Dallman, and Jan Giles. And having had hip surgery while this issue was in production was “Frank, our Friendly Farmacist”. We wish all these special folk good luck and a rapid recovery.

John Holliday had his 80th birthday during June. Good one, Johnno! And Remy Pace turned One (1) – luvly stuff!!

• The Washer/Dryer facility is up and running!!! Now, remember, there is only (one) 1 unit, so you could arrive to

find someone else using it; so, there might be a waiting period. You supply your own detergent and conditioner; we supply power, water and the facility at a cost of $4 per load for the Washing Machine and $4 per load for the Dryer. This service is only available from 8am until 3pm, Monday through Friday – no later, because we all have homes to go to. We would consider a weekend emergency, but it would need to be genuine – we, too, have lives to lead and spend most of those lives at the Community Centre as it is. Not just going over to open up for someone who’s just arrived in town and wants to get going again.

• Our PURPLE POPPY Project is going wonderfully. Several local ladies have responded enthusiastically, and we’ve

collected 153 crocheted poppies. Suzi Vincent and Deb Calder are thrilled with the result and we must publicly thank Lynne Prytherch, Pam Griggs, Bronwyn Sant, Ann Martin, Rhonda Wallace, Moira Sharkey, Cheryl Pearson, and Merle Douglas for their efforts. Suzi has some ideas as to what will be made up using the poppies for presentation at relevant events/functions.

In JULY, we have some events coming up which might appeal to the general public (which is difficult to do these days): The Car Boot Sale & Art Expo; the Kids and Oldies morning; and the Camp Oven Cooking Workshop. Be nice to see a good attendance at these functions.

Cool Weather events all over the place presently and coming up. Need to read the “Rag” and Facebook to keep an eye on what’s happening and there’re lots at this time of the year.

Rainy day baking trial: APPLE TURNOVERS made with puff pastry sheets, defrosted, and cut into 4 squares. Then, Apple Pie Filling dusted with brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush edges with small amount of beaten egg to seal, fold over to form triangles, and bake till golden.

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. (And aren’t there a few of those around at present, causing chaos in our world - SP.)…...Bertrand Russell Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza”.

VISITING VET PROTOCOL The Community Association requests when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.

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.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE

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SOMETHING of WHAT’S HAPPENING at the 2022 PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL This year, we’re once again “doin” the Pineapple Festival! Much has occurred and much has changed over the past 2 years, so it’s a l-o-n-g road back. We’ve a new Management Committee, and some other new admin-type innovations, so we’re desperate that it should all work for us AND the public. We’ve dropped a few things and, in their place, we’re trying others; we’re keeping it simple with an emphasis on catering for all ages to make it a Happy Day Out for all attending. So, here’s some more info regarding what’s happening and what we’ve got to offer this year: • Well, first up, we’ve got 40 Market Stalls. Hopefully, they are of such diverse nature that they provide lots of selection and enjoyment.

• And then we’ve got numerous varied Food Outlets for your delectation.

• About 8-10 Displays of different persuasions and hopefully of interest to our patrons – which is yourselves!

• In the Hall, you’ll find the local P. & C. Tea Room; the kids Colouring-In competition entries will be on display; the Cooking Competition entries – 3 categories – Pineapple Jam, Pineapple Chutney, and Pineapple Fruitcake each with a First and a RunnerUp/Consolation prize; the Adult Art Competition exhibits all with a Pineapple theme and a First and a Runner-Up/Consolation prize; and the History of the district and industries on purpose-built boards as

found in museums; plus some limited Op Shop items. (There is no Entry Fee for any of our competitions; but we’d love for the cooks to make extra of whatever they’re submitting for judging and everything will then be donated to the Memorabilia Stall for sale, please).

• On the Hall Verandah, will be a Book Fest outlet, a well-stocked Memorabilia Stall, and a Bumper Cake Stall.

• As well, the Op Shop will be operating at full speed at the end of the big hall.

• There’ll be the ATM and the First Aid and Security. And Mr. Harvey has kindly loaned us his paddock off Balgal Beach Road for parking.

• It costs nothing to attend (no entry fee, in other words) but a Gold Coin donation would be much appreciated.

None of this money is retained – it all goes back into the community: maintaining the Generator, dispersed among the area Schools, etc., donated towards community-related projects, along with the mounting Bills and Permits to which the Festival is subjected. We start each year with a float of $4,000 which has been in place forever.

For the next month until the Festival (in September), we’ll do one more article in August about what’s happening at this year’s Festival plus the Programme.

So, see you in August.

Have you or someone you know had a mastectomy?

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Knitted knockers are FREE 100% cotton prosthesis, hand knitted in Australia and provided to women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy.

• • • • • • •

Knitted Knockers are: Soft, cool, lightweight, comfortable Able to be worn just after surgery and during radiation treatment Come in sizes A to G and its unique design means it can be adjusted to suit you Able to be adapted to use for ladies who have had lumpectomies Shaped to wear inside a normal bra or swimsuit Easy to wash Knitted by Australian volunteers to a special Aussie pattern

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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater

Healthsave Pharmacy

2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday

Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816

PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday CLOSED—SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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

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Rollingstone State School LET MOON BEARS FREE!!!

By Edie...year 3

healthy, so if the moon bears are only eating water and rice, which they get fed in farms, they will not be healthy. Moon bears mostly eat insect larvae, bamboo shoots, cherries and berries in the wild. Bear farmers think that if bears starve they produce more bile, which is brutal and not right.

How dare they put moon bears in cages! There are only around 25,000 Moon Bears left in the world. There is no medicine in bear bile and moon bears should not live in cages, they’re also not To sum up, Moon bears should be let free! Bear Bile will never be medicine and the food that they get fed in farms is getting fed the right food. People should save these endangered moon bears; we need to do something about it! not their diet or their natural habitat. Moon bears need freedom and let them live without suffering. Save the moon To begin; bear bile is not medicine! People don’t care about bears! moon bears’ mental health, they just want money! People still think that bear bile is more powerful if it comes from a Save All The Moon Bears bear. They’ve been putting bear bile in Traditional Chinese

By Ryder…year2 Medicine for thousands of years, but experts have proven that there is absolutely no medical benefits in bear bile. The Would you want to see a smelly bear in horrible process to get bear bile is just mistreatment. None of a cage whining miserably or a bear in a their suffering is necessary, you can just make synthetic UDCA beautiful forest? If poachers did not in a laboratory. It’s just cruel that they keep them in a cage to steal harmless moon bear cubs from suffer! They don’t even care that they’re not treating them the forest, moon bears would be right! eating what they need like berries, grass and crops. Moon bears should be Furthermore, Moon bears in a natural den and not in a cage, sick and getting tortured. should not live in a cage because they need to live Moon bears should never be kept in cages just to get fake in their natural habitat in medicine out of their belly! For humans, moon bear bile is Asia, Japan or Iran where useless medicine. People should never take harmless moon there’s fresh air and bears just to torture them. If people left moon bears alone in caves surrounded by their natural habitat, they would live to be over thirty years fresh green grass. old. On the other hand, if they take moon bears and put them Instead, they live in small, squishy, disgusting cages in rusty old cages, they will live for only ten years. surrounded by bear droppings in a bear farm in the city. As I hate moon bears in old rusty cages where they only get to long as they’re in cages, they’ll never be happy. It’s brutal eat rice and water. The poachers should stop taking moon that they keep them stuck in cages forever until they die. bear cubs, because it shortens their lifespan. Moon bears are As well, Moon bears are omnivores which means that they need a variety of food in their diet which helps them stay

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Hello all, from the A@RTeam, We hope you are all well and safe while Covid still runs rampant.

Time is marching on and our Annual Exhibition is now only 2 months away. Keep opening night, Friday 15th July free.

Write it in your calendar now. If you can’t make it to that celebration, then...LUCKY YOU, we are open all day Saturday the 16th July alongside the Boot Sale, but closing later at 3pm as usual. And again, on Sunday 17th until 3pm.

If you are a new artist to the district, or simply wondering if you’re good enough; you are and you’re very welcome to come and join our team.

As you can imagine, we are gearing up for that event in July but we will not be neglecting you, our Community. There will be another Bubbles and Brushes for this year and that one will be one the 4th August. You will have the choice of either following the painting presented or choosing your own subject. There will, of course, be artists present to help you out.

We also intend having a table at the Balgal Beach Market in July and the following months, and will make our presence felt at the Pineapple Festival in September.

For further information contact Ann Martin: 0408100083 or Rosa Christian: 0439672906.

Cheers from the A@RTeam.

Peter Simpson at the A@rteam's goodbye dinner. Peter was an inaugural member of our group and is leaving beautiful Balgal and he will be sorely missed.

Thank you so much Peter

A@rt first Market day, 4th June

Bubbles and Brushes Artists 9th June

TRANSFER STATIONS Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only

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Rollingstone Community Centre OP Shop We are well stocked with good quality clothing. Singlets tops $2, shirts, shorts and jeans $3.

Winter stock now available.

Lots of formal wear in stock too!

We have been told it’s the best OP SHOP North of Townsville, so call in and grab a bargain @ Community Centre, Community Crescent, Rollingstone.

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Cancer Council Qld–Townsville Support and information for any person affected by cancer. Practical support, wig and turban service and accommodation for patients who have to travel for treatment requiring overnight stays.

Range of fundraising initiatives for research and support to cancer patients.

Range of volunteer opportunities available.

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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G.Day All, QUESTION? What would you think about going to the beach with all your best friends sitting in the shade or sun keeping warm laughing and joking with everyone, and then having a beautiful brunch and being able to watch the sea on such a beautiful morning.

Well our club did just that at 10am on Sunday 10 June. It was so relaxing. The food was cooked on the BBQ by our great cooks, Bruce and Mark. We had sausages, bacon and eggs, baked beans, onion, toast, coffee and tea. WOW. They did a great job, all members raved about how good the food was and plenty of it. Thanks also to the committee ladies who did a wonderful job with the catering.

Rhonda Smith won the lucky members draw and the raffle prize, a Lound’s fresh seafood voucher. How lucky was that. Very lucky lady. She was so excited.

We will NOT be going to Bivouac on the 10th of July; the trip has been put on hold till a later time.

Our next BBQ will be at the Community hall on the 10th of July 5.30 pm so hope to see you all there for a good fun night.

Visitors are always welcome at our BBQ nights. Meals cost $10 for adults, children under 12 are free.

Members are always free. Good food and good company always. Phone Linda on 47707991 for information or bookings. Stay healthy and happy.

Best regards from your Committee.

WILDLIFE CARERS

ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds

BIRDS: PATRICIA 0447755861 Toomulla.

BERRY 0415654320 Bluewater.

GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS….0402 084 588 Hello everyone, sorry about no write up last month, gremlins ate the brain cells. We are into the winter weather we have, cool nights and perfect days, who would live anywhere else.

I have once more been lucky or unlucky depends how you interpret my tale. The beginning of June, I had a female agile wallaby jump my back fence with her joey, yeah ok, big deal you say BUT she then hopped over the gate and left her joey here in my yard. Like hello what’s the go here. She returned 2 days later and fed it, then returned 2 days later and fed it, leaving her huge mate out the back which delighted me as he was (is) big. Then suddenly things changed. Mumma kept coming into the yard but not to feed her young boy, yep I checked, a boy. She came in for the sweet potato and muesli mix I feed the young ones in the compound. I felt that the joey was too skinny so decided to try and bottle feed him which usually is not successful as they know it is not mothers milk, but he actually attempted to drink, very messy but took some so I was very pleased. I have managed to feed him twice more. I have come to the realization that I am the unpaid babysitter as we are now in week 3 and her joey is still here and she comes and goes at will. Hussy.

It is nice to have something like this happen as it gets rather depressing when all we see is injuries resulting in death. There have been a few big eastern greys hit lately and lugging them sure tells both Chrissie and my age. Where is Superman when you need him. Keep enjoying this lovely weather and catch you next time. …...Ciao Gaye ‘n’ Chris Rollingstone Rag, June 2022

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Rollingstone & District Lions Club Inc.

Michelle Ambia for Lion of the year and especially District Governor; Gay Rebgetz for the Melvin Jones Fellow Membership (our highest honour as a Lion). A special congratulations to Dennis and Linda Cleaver for 15 years of Firstly, as this is my very first article as service to Rollingstone Lions; what an achievement. the Rollingstone and District Lions Club We have an exciting new year planned with events and social President, I’d like to thank the previous activities planned and many more in the works and always Executives and John Holliday for their service to the club and looking for new and fresh ideas (and if you have any...don’t welcome in the new Executives. I would also like to thank the hesitate to let me know). members for all their continued service and support over the We are always looking for new members to assist us and years with many more to come. remember you can always help, and you will make lifelong We had a very exciting changeover breakfast with lots of friends along the way. laughs. Thank you for everyone who turned up to celebrate Michelle Ambia and welcome in the new team for 2022/23.

President Rollingstone and District Lions Club Congratulations to all members who received awards: Linda Cleaver for emerging Lion, David Hall for Quiet Achiever,

Creamy coconut beef and pumpkin curry 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger 80g (1/3 cup) rogan josh curry paste 1.5kg beef chuck steak, cut into 4cm pieces Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes 400g 250ml (1 cup) Massel vegetable liquid stock 1 sprig fresh curry leaves, plus extra, to serve 600g peeled, deseeded pumpkin, cut into 3cm pieces 1 tbsp Coles Cornflour 270ml can coconut cream Steamed rice, to serve

Step 2 Transfer the beef mixture to the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the tomato and stock. Stir to combine. Add the curry leaf. Cover and cook on High for 5 hours or until the beef is tender. Add the pumpkin. Cover and cook for a further hour or until pumpkin and beef is tender.

Step 3 Place the cornflour and 80ml (1/3 cup) coconut cream in a small bowl and stir to combine. Add to the slow cooker and cook, with the lid removed, for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Step 4 Divide the curry among serving plates. Drizzle with some of the remaining coconut cream (see note). Serve with rice and topped with extra curry leaves.

Step 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until softened. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the beef and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until well coated.

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Rollingstone RSL June has certainly been a busy month for our local RSL. On Sunday the 5th June, the Golf Club hosted the AGM, presided over by Rod Girvan and followed by a fabulous lunch. Thank you to all who attended. Welcome to new RSL Secretary, Anna McRae. One of the many duties the Rollingstone RSL has in our community is to be able to contact, and at times, support veterans of all services. This month we were able to help support a new veteran to Rollingstone, Peter, with the help of Mates for Mates Townsville. If you know anyone in the community who is a veteran and would appreciate a home visit, please call Padre Bob on 0438 455 302, or President Ewan on 0417 719 043.

Fridays Meat Tray winners!

The RSL evenings at the Golf Club continue to go very well. The Meat Tray Raffles and, every now and then, a Bottle of Spirits Raffle, are very popular, as is the Goose Club.

Meals at the Restaurant are, as usual, exceptional! Please come a long and join in the fun and fellowship on Friday evenings at the Golf Club. Happy Hour drinks are available from 5 to 6pm. Keep your eye on our Facebook page, Rollingstone RSL, for updates and what’s ahead! A ‘Christmas Cocktails in July’ is on the planning board and will be announced on the Facebook page when dates are set. If you have friends who don’t use social media, please keep them up to date as well, so they to can join in at events.

Christmas Cocktails

PHOTO OP!!!

YOUR PACE OR MINE WALKING GROUP Why not come along and join other likeminded people who are walking to improve their overall health? You will be most welcome. The hardest thing to do is to put on your walking shoes! Walking is a fabulous way to improve heart health.

How does it work? You walk at your own pace, for as long or short a time as you choose. The Group decides next week’s walk during the current walk.

Where? Different routes are walked, in the Balgal Beach – Rollingstone areas, ranging from the Beach to local Parks.

When? The Group meets on Wednesday afternoons and walk at various start times, depending on the Season (currently 4.30pm-5.30pm) Cost?...........Your time Contact Trudy on 0432 325 733 Come along and join us, make new friends, get stronger and fitter and enjoy our lovely weather and community.

Welcome!

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Would you like to see a photograph you’ve taken on the cover of the Rollingstone Rag? We’re always looking for new photos to use and so we’re asking both seasoned and budding photographers to send in their snaps to be considered to appear on the cover each month.

Photos don’t need to be just of scenery or sunsets but they must be print quality and very high resolution and in portrait format please.

We’re looking for original photos that haven’t already been shared on Facebook—who doesn’t like surprises!!!

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Hello Rolly Rag Readers, Well, we are halfway through another year already but unfortunately it has been a very busy period for emergency services on our roads due to several traffic crashes on the Bruce Highway.

As most of us have now experienced, whenever there is a crash on the Bruce Highway it normally results in very lengthy road closures and whilst I acknowledge the inconvenience to everyone, it is not something that we as the local Police can make any quicker and most often, we ourselves do not know how long the highway will be shut for but usually expect it to be for several hours. The reason for the closure in most serious crashes is to allow for Crash Investigators to attend, document and process the scene. The road is then cleared of debris and finally is inspected to ensure it is safe to be used by the public. This does take a considerable amount of time.

Tragically, we recently had another serious traffic crash in our community which resulted in the highway being shut for nearly nine hours with no possible detours available. Whilst working at the job we were approached or contacted by several concerned parents trying to return home to their kids or trying to get to Townsville to pick up children from school. This might be a good time for parents especially those new residents to our community to start considering your contingency plan: • What will you do when the highway gets closed?

• Where can you go and stay until the road is reopened?

• Do you need to contact your children’s school, to see if they have emergency after-hours care for this type of situation?

• Do you have family or friends that could collect your children for you?

It’s Just something to take the time now to think about and discuss with your friends and family.

Secondly, whilst on the topic of road closures, the 2022 Paluma Push is on again soon. This year it is being held on the 16 th July. During the event, Mount Spec Road from Paluma to the Paluma Dam turn off will be closed for some time to allow the competitors through so please plan ahead if you need to use the road or even better if you have the weekend off, head on up early pick a nice spot beside the road and cheer the riders on as they pass. Just be mindful of the extra traffic expected over the weekend on the range. Once again everyone, please take care and stay safe!

Mystic Sands Golf Club Our club was represented at Charters Towers on the weekend of 18 and 19 June for their open competition, by Robert Perkins, Jim Johnstone and Frank Ostrowski.

Robert Perkins won B grade.

Our ladies travelled to Proserpine for the Proserpine Ladies open on 18 and 19 June! They all had a buzzing start to the weekend at Proserpine on Friday night as they assisted in a head-on collision outside their motel, so their minds really were not in the game Saturday morning.

Course Conditions were windy and the club open a new Par 3 on hole 2 for our first day of play.

Results were well below our best but we enjoyed some bonding with fellow golfers and look forward to our next Open at Ingham and Charleville this weekend.

Only 3 weekends till Ladies Open 9thJuly and Men’s 16thand 17thJuly, get your entries in via admin@mysticsands.com.au Mick and his team have really been putting in the hours on course and its coming up a treat, Great work guys!!!

Mark Casey's

Need a local PLUMBER

Call Mark: 0408 893 794 Mark is a sole trader specialising in Household plumbing maintenance.

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc The Members and Friends of the Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club Inc.; have been deeply saddened by the loss of Member: Richard Pickering.

Richard’s history with the Club dates back to when the Club first established and his involvement with the commencement of community projects that continue to benefit locals and visitors alike, today and into the future.

In the early 2000’s, a forward thinking small group of locals bonded together to float the idea of a pontoon adjacent to the boat ramp at The Landing and after having successfully strived for a revamp and much improved boat ramp. Richard’s input as an engineer, having dealings with all levels of Government and their departments, was invaluable. The undertaking of this project involved an enormous amount of volunteer time and expertise by the committed group and Richard’s guidance and contributions were a very large part of this project. From initial positioning, design phase, compliance with the Tidal Works Code, the list must have seemed never ending but Richard powered through with abounding passion and conviction that the job be done to enable the Community to have a structure for practical use well into the future. Richard’s sense of fun, love of family, his devotion and support for and from his loved partner, Babz, are many of the aspects we shall all miss. Many trips and social gatherings witnessed his giving, loving and caring persona and his ability to have the best time always! So many stories out there are to be fondly remembered. Richard did not allow illness to dull his zest for life, his passion of caring for others and always had good words no matter how he was suffering. A positive attitude and stoic resolution with dignity aided his fight to remain with his beloved Babz for as long as he could. His contribution within many communities across a wide demographic, commitment to family and friends, will be remembered….Rest Peacefully Richard.

The regular Monthly BBQ is held on the last Friday of each month. A courtesy bus is available for those who would like to have a drink without the risk of capture. Members and children eat free, Non-Members $15 per person. Our monthly BBQs are not a BYO event. Please email us for further details: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com

The next market will be 2nd July at The Esplanade, Balgal Beach from 8am. Check our Facebook page for up to date news. https://www.facebook.com/Fishermans Landing-Fishing-Social-Club-Balgal-Beach-inc.

For more information regarding our club please contact us, email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Tight lines and stay safe!........Lovey xx

GONE FISHING

Division 1 Cr Margie Ryder Proudly Supporting Division 1

townsville.qld.gov.au ! Cr Margie Ryder

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Toomulla News AED (Defibrillator) available at little library in Herald Street

from everyone at the meeting. Some of the items reported on were beach erosion, a walking lane to the highway bus stop, a better turning lane on the highway for southbound traffic, maintenance of beach walkways, a bin at the Barramundi Bay emergency boat ramp, and gates at the end of Herald Street. Several new ideas were raised by those who attended.

Three lucky ticket holders will score big in the Toomulla Beach Winter Raffle when it is drawn on 15 July. Up for grabs is a six-burner Jumbuck BBQ, a $50 Voucher, and a Wine Pack. Tickets are $1.00. If you have not got your tickets yet, see one of the committee members of the Toomulla Beach Community Association. You need to hurry.

Now the bad news: The attendance at both events was poor.

This may mean that Toomulla Beach residents are not interested in community events and what can be done to improve our idyllic life here at the beach…more likely, it is general apathy because since Councillor Ryder’s meeting, I have been approached by people asking what happened at The Community Association has put on two excellent events the meeting. “I was going to come but…”just doesn’t cut it.“I in the past few weeks. First was the Bee-Centric Community forgot, I had to take some things to the tip, my partner had Learning Experience Day. This was held on Sunday 22nd May the car…” in Toomulla Park and there was a great BBQ with steak, lamb The Community Association Committee (special mention to chops, sausages, a choice of salads and drinks. The Townsville Rhonda and Rudi Schwarz) goes to considerable trouble to Beekeepers Association gave a organise these events and is now wondering if this is all most interesting talk & display worthwhile. If only 12 people from our community of around about bees and their importance in 150 turn up, is it worth the effort? The Rollingstone and the community. Those who District Community Association and its various groups attended received a free jar of manage to put on some activity every day of the week yet honey and many mentioned what here in Toomulla we don’t even support one event a month. a great event it was.

Come on community, we can do better than that.

The second event was a Meet Your Councillor get together on Saturday 11 June. This was followed by a sausage sizzle and drinks. Councillor Margie Ryder reported on progress with several issues that have been raised by the Community Association and she listened to comments and problems

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PLEASE, if you have an idea for an event which you would support, let the Community Association know.

They would love your feedback.

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A LITTLE BIT OF OLD TRIVIA: Pearling Luggers 1912 No Motors...just old fashioned wind Luggers underway Thursday Island Luggers beached for cleaning Luggers drying their sails Thursday Island 1912

Luggers drying their sails Thursday Island 1912 Luggers drying their sails Thursday Island 1912

Dolphin swimming alongside one of the Luggers

Luggers at Thursday Island being cleaned and painted

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AED (Defibrillator) available at Paluma Community Hall for public use (near the main entrance door to the hall up the ramp)

Winter has certainly arrived at Paluma. Temperatures have been down to single digits overnight and residents on the outer western blocks have reported some morning frost. The smell of burning wood fires permeates the crisp mountain air in the village at dusk and dawn. The days have been splendid with dry, fine weather and clear blue skies. It’s a brilliant time for getting outdoors to spruce up the garden or enjoy one of the local walking tracks or a spot of bird watching.

Speaking of our feathered friends, the Satin Bowerbirds are busily courting with the male birds building their bowers filled with blue trinkets to attract the females. The Victoria Riflebirds are displaying with their impressive wing clapping dances and of course, the everpresent scrub turkeys are busy dismantling my carefully tended garden and pot plants!

Such is life at Paluma.

Our local legend Leslie Hyland celebrated his 91st birthday on 14 June. Leslie’s friends joined him at the Rainforest Inn for a special morning tea and birthday cake. It was a chance for us to thank Les for his ongoing service to the Paluma community as a dedicated volunteer for anything and everything. Les made a heartfelt speech, reminding us of the value of community spirit and friendship. We are the lucky ones. How many communities can boast a 91 year old who is an active member of the SES, Rural Fire Brigade and regular volunteer for every community event. Not to mention his long -term service as our resident Barman for monthly socials and one of the long-term volunteers for the Paluma History Display. What a treasure is Leslie!

The ‘Paluma After Dark’ walk was held on 18 June with

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increased attendance this time round–no doubt due to the brilliant weather. About a dozen people joined the walk hosted by Jamie and Don. We took a night walk around Don’s Hussey Road block observing a green-eyed frog and leaf-tailed gecko. The troop then headed off along the walking track through the dense rainforest to Ethel Creek Falls. With torches and UV black lights at the ready we saw fluorescent fungi, lichen, supplejack vine and other types of rainforest leaves and vegetation. A native rainforest rat darted across our path at one point, but was too quick for us to identify.

Several handsome spiders, a stunning moth and other insects were observed going about their nightly activities. Returning home along Hussey Road, Juanita spotted a sugar glider in the canopy of some wattle trees. This was the first time many of us have seen an arboreal marsupial at Paluma so it was a special treat indeed. A very informative and educational night was the outcome, with some of Paluma’s long time residents kindly sharing their local knowledge of the rainforest and its inhabitants.

While June has been relatively quiet on the social scene the last week of the month is a big one for the Paluma Community. The annual Bush Dance with Wattle n Gum takes place on 25 June from 12pm to 4pm at the Community Hall. The Paluma Community Market is held the morning after on 26 June from 9am to 1pm. We expect good attendance at both events with the beautiful winter weather. We’ll report on these big events in the next edition.

Don’t forget the annual Paluma Push Bike Race is coming up on 16 July. More information is available from Outer Limits Adventure on their website. You can also check out what is happening in our community with village news, events and upcoming activities regularly posted on our Paluma.org website.

See you soon on the (not-so-misty) winter mountain-top at Paluma. Michele Bird….mbird09@bigpond.com

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The Community Op Shop Operating Hours:

Mon-Fri 9-3pm & First Saturday of the month 9-12pm Clothes, nic nacs, kitchen wares, shoes, bedding and more !!!

Located next to the Community Hall and Rollingstone District Association Resource Centre on Community Crescent just off Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach Whilst we are grateful for all of your kind donations, please ensure your goods are in reasonable, sellable condition.

We are unable to accept any electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniture in any condition and definitely NO mattresses please.

Cash donations are also welcome! We are currently raising funds for larger facilities to accommodate even more great bargains.!

Please drop in and have a browse and support your local community.

The Emergency+ App is a free app developed

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The app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services.

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

TOWNSVILLE DEMENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP DATE: TIME: LOCATION: Rollingstone Rag, June 2022

2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:15am – 12:30pm Heatley Community Centre

(Cnr Fulham Road & Lindeman Avenue, Heatley) If you would like to know more about dementia or the support group phone Eileen on 0410 039 692

MORNING TEA PROVIDED COST: $5.00 30

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.

Kids Helpline

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:.

https://www.grandparentsqld.com.au/

Lifeline

1800 551 800

131114

Kids Helpline is a national, free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

DVConnect Womensline

DVConnect Mensline

1800 811 811 DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and non-judgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence.

They can help women to obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services.

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) 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.

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1800 600 636 DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic or family violence.

(9am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)

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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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service

Number

All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)

000

Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)

1800 738 541

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)

13 12 33

Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)

13 48 10

Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies

13 16 70

Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only

1800 808 526

North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies

07 4774 5111

Telstra

13 22 03

Optus

13 13 44

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION

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

07 4433 1111

Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)

13 19 40

Translating and Interpreting Service

13 14 50

Call from anywhere in Australia— 24 hours/7 days

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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.

Ambulance

44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816

C/O Northern Beaches Station ....................................... 47786 033

Committee:

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.

President:

Sue Von Wald ................................... 0407 753 562

President:

Bruce Smith ................................ 0407 157 515

Treasurer:

Lynne Prytherch ..................................... 47707 689

Secretary:

Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861

Hon. Secretary

Chris Martin ........................................... 47707 855

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.

Angie Barr ......................................... 0417 027 700

Email:

fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com

Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474

President:

Gavin Love .................................. 0419 387 856

Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689

Secretary:

Kim Love .................................... 0419 387 856

Ann Martin........................................ 0408 100 083

Mystic Sands Golf Resort………………………………………..47707 355

Phil Thompson………………………………..0412.416.027

Playgroup

All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816 Community Centre Manager ........................................... Chris Martin

North Townsville Community Hub ................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association President:

Jamie Oliver ................................ 0408 710 030

Email:

…………………………….. j.k.oliver@outlook.com

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm………………….47707 855

1st. V. President: Sarah Swan ................................. 0439 492 351

Fax: …………………………………………………….. 47707 811

Secretary:

.............................................................TBA

………………………………rollingstonertc@bigpond.com

Treasurer:

Wilfred Karnoll................................. 47788 441

Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153

Michelle bird:

............................ mbird09@bigpond.com

ROLLY RAG

Rollingstone RSL

RTC

E-mail:

E-mail:

……………………………..rollingstonerag@bigpond.com

President:

Ewan Cameron ........................... 0417 719 043

Contact:

Rag office .............................................. 47707 799

Secretary:

Anna McRae:….secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au

Police

Rollingstone & District Lions Club

OIC:

Sgt Anthony Jacobs;

President:

2IC:

Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall

Rollingstone & District Social Group

POLICE LINK

.................................................................... 131444

President:

Deb Calder ....................................... 47707 474

EMERGENCY

.......................................................................... 000

Secretary:

Cheryl Pearson................................. 47707 027

CRIMESTOPPERS

.......................................................... 1800 333 000

Toomulla Community Association

John Holliday .............................. 0414 808 483

Rural Fire Brigade

President:

Rollingstone

Raymond Pace .............. 47707 285 / 0427 116 604

Animal Contact Numbers

Fire Permit

Rob Pratt ......................................... ..0407 634 361

Animal Refuge ................................................................ 47745 130

Toomulla

Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813

Animal Ambulance (after hours) .................................... 47745 130

S.E.S.

Rhonda Schwarz .............................. 47707 813

RSPCA Inspection............................................................ 47744 714

Emergency - Flood or Storm ..................................................... 13 2500

Straying Stock ................................................................. 47738 411

Duty Phone

National Parks & Wildlife Service ................................... 47212 399

………………………………………………………...0460 692 749

Rollingstone State School

N.Q. Wildlife Care Group ........................................... 0414 717 374

Principal:

Bird Rescue ............................................ 47707 356 / 0412 965 535

Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

Margaret Preston (Vet) .................................... TXT 0403 262 212

President:

Annie O’Brien…………………………….……0418 252 450

Livestock on Highway—REPORT TO .................................. 13 19 40

Email :

…………………………………….Rollysspandc@gmail.com

Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................

Mutarnee State School Principal:

Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ..........47707 855

Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411 Rollingstone Rag, June 2022

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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 5pm 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

NEED HARDWARE?

FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES 

Lots of new stock on display.

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Potatoes Onions Tomatoes

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Eggs Bananas Pineapples

Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing?

We stock tackle, lines, lures,

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BAIT for local conditions

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July 2022 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

31 7.30am Mass at Hall

Friday

Saturday

1 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

2 8am Markets at The Landing

9.30am Community Get Together @ the Hall

9am-12pm Op Shop

5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 3 3 7.30am 9am Mass at Hall Line dancing at Hall

4 11am-1pm Paluma History Display

12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

10 11 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing at Hall 5.30pm BBB&LC 12.30 BBQ at Hall Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

5 9am Indoor Bowls 4.30 Your Pace or Mine Walking Group

7 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

8 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards (in Community)

5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort

9.30am Second Bite Food Stall

9 12.30pm BINGO AT THE HALL

5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort 12 9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 11am-1pm Paluma History Display 1.30pm Crafts Afternoon @Hall 5.30pm Lions Business Meeting

13 9am Indoor Bowls 1.30am 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training

14 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

15 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall Second Bite Food Stall

6.30pm Art Expo Community Hall

5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort

5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort

16 9am Car Boot Sale Community Centre 9am-12pm Op Shop 9am Art Expo Community Hall Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach Medical Centre Paluma Push Bike Race

17 18 7.30am 9am Mass at Hall Line dancing at Hall 9am Art Expo 9am Community VET at Hall Hall Paluma Push 12.30 Cards @ Hall Bike Race 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

19 9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS

24 25 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing at Hall

26 11am-1pm Paluma History Display

12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

11am-1pm Paluma History Display

20 9am Indoor Bowls 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group

1.30pm Board Games@ Hall

5.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting

27 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training

21 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

22 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards (in Community)

5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort

9.30am Playgroup at Hall Second Bite Food Stall 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort

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28 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

29 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

30 8.30am Camp Oven Cooking Workshop

9am Cards (in Community)

9-11am Seniors meet Juniors M/Tea

6.30pm Trivia Night at the Paluma Community Hall

5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort

5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 5.30pm FLFC @ Landing

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Great day out for 15 Balgalians. Elvis movie plus lunch at Capital Restaurant Cannon Park and dessert at Galactic Donuts.

Father Michael Lindsay After being Ordained a Priest by Bishop Keith of Townsville in Innisfail 22/06/22 From one very proud mum Editor: Kerrie

Suzi Vincent with the Purple Poppies some of lovely talented ladies crocheted/knitted to make a wreath for all the animals (dogs, horses, pigeons etc) that fought alongside our men and women during the wars.

Kangaroo thinks he is a bird...as he tries to have a snack from the bird feeder.

We pay our respects to the unsung heroes of war.

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