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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: March 2023 Edition: Kerrie Cochrane
EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
TEL: 47707 799
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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.
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
(or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers.
The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST. 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.
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
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.
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 $5!!
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.
Lots of Stalls
Next Market: SATURDAY 4th MARCH
8am–1pm
The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
Played on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 2pm-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 afternoonof fun with likeminded people.
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!
At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday 9-3pm
Did you know an astronaut was allergic to the moon?
Seems like someone had a tre-moon-dous allergy problem! During the Apollo 17 mission, astronaut Harrison Schmitt found out that he had a severe reaction to moon dust.
Their blood stained the land, as they served with pride. A duty to their master, they stood side by side. From the sky, to the sea, through a vast open land, together they fought both animal and man.
They flew through the sky, as messengers on wing dodging bombs and bullets, for salvation to bring. Their wings did strain, till their hearts near burst, they flew day and night, never fearing the worst.
They walked together midst a bomb spangled field, both dog and handler, neither one would yield. The bond and the friendships they shared through war, will live and be remembered for ever more.
Through the sand so fine, they lolloped to the fore they’re the ships of the desert, the Camel Corp. Over hills and through valleys, the line did twine as they carried their loads to the firing line.
Into combat they rode, both man and steed, through the fear of battle, they were a special breed. The mateship of horse and rider was strong made the parting in death, seem so heartless and wrong.
As beasts of burden, they were put to the test, with hearts filled with anguish, they gave their best. They died where they fell, while the others pulled on.
Are they lost in life’s story, can we still hear their song?
The theatre of war hell for animal and man whatever the cost, they cannot understand.
So remember them kindly, as you walk through life, for they too served proudly, to help make things right.
Following the confirmation of Ehrlichiosis in a dog in Townsville, I urge you to take the time to review the national veterinary guidelines on Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis The guide includes useful information on clinical signs, samples and laboratory testing, transmission, treatment and prevention measures.
Ehrlichiosis is a nationally disease and anyone who suspects a dog is infected with E. canis must report it to Biosecurity
Queensland on 13 25 23 or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline
On: 1800 675 888.
Cards @ Hall12.30pm Mondays
Cards in Community— 9am Thursdays
Balgal Beach Markets 4 March
BINGO - 11 March
Mobile Library — 1, 15, 29 March
Craft — 14th March—2pm
“
VET @ HALL” - 16 March 9am
Bubbles and Brushes - 16 March 7pm
Project Outback Dental - 18 March
Board Games—21st March—2pm
Basics Computer Organising meeting 29th March
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. For more information, call Chris on 4770 7855.
Babies and toddlers especially need to be supervised at all times around dogs, and not just watched. People need to understand a dog’s stress signals.
You might have a great dog but your baby/toddler should NOT be allowed to lie on or hug the dogs, he/she should be not allowed to play with their tails or feet, he/ she should not be allowed near their food EVER and not allowed around them when they are EATING. Most dogs do not tolerate being annoyed.
I can tell you from experience that EVERY DOG HAS A BREAKING POINT, and every dog WILL bite.
It is up to adults to teach children to be safe and respectful and to educate themselves on dog behaviour and body language and prevent what is usually 100% preventable.
Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome.
COVID-19 - SOCIAL DISTANCING, HYGIENE PRACTICES AND STAYING AT HOME IF UNWELL ARE STILL TO BE OBSERVED.
COVID-19 ANTIGEN SELF-TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE COST FREE TO ELIGIBLE CARD HOLDERS
Every Sunday 7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Hall all denominations welcome
9am 9am
8.40am 9am
8.40am 8am 1pm 2pm 2pm
Linedancing - Each Monday at Hall
Thursday Cards in Community
Waterobics – ea Tuesday at Tasman Caravan Park
IndoorBowls- Each Wednesday
Waterobics – ea Thursday at Tasman Caravan Park
WeightCircuit- Each Friday at Hall
Monday Cards, Community Hall
Craft- 2nd Tuesday of Month
BoardGames- 3rd Tuesday of Month
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Bus – Each Thursday –leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential
16 March 9amMARGARETTHEVET Text0403262212
20March Finaldate-RollingstoneLocalPhone book
16March 7pm Bubbles & Brushes BYO food & drinks
18 March Pineapple Festival Morning Tea 10am at the Lions Den
29 March 9.30am - Computer Workshop meeting to discuss topics to learn.
This year has gone off with a bang. Usually, this time of year is a bit on the quiet side – giving plenty of time to catch up before the year gets into full swing. Not this year. January saw the Australian Day Awards presented in conjunction with the R&D Lions, and Friday, Feb 24 saw the inaugural National Animals In War Memorial Service held at Bushy Parker Park. Australia Day was celebrated in style, from damper made in a camp oven, Colin Pace’s puftaloons (always a treat), the Lions hearty breakfast including beautifully cooked corned beef. Thanks to all involved to make the day wonderful especially for the Award Recipients. (Too many to name here). You all deserve your awards; you have certainly earned them. Please read the Community News Shorts for all the events, projects and activities being planned by the Association for 2023. “Sancho” has concisely listed all, from crafty workshops to ‘Closing the Gap’ Cultural activity day; shade shelters and eco toilets; phonebooks and cooking books. There is a lot to explore and learn.
The following is special thanks from me, for the assistance given to me for the Inaugural Animals In War Memorial Service –The Rollingstone Social Group for the Morning Tea in the Hall, The R&D Lions for the Marquees, setting up and breaking down. Those other volunteers also helping with the set up and breakdown. The army of knitters and crocheters; Suzi with her needle and thread; David H for stabilising the Fence Panel; Shirley’s talent with chicken wire, Di for organising me before and after getting all that that is purple away again and to Ann for your wonderful cooking and providing the 65 students from Rollingstone School with their very own crocheted purple poppy. What a wonderful Community effort, you all deserve our greatest appreciation.
Interested in a back-to-basics computer class. A month of mini workshops is being organised for April. On Wednesday 29 March at 9.30am a meeting is being called organise topics of discussion and establishing levels of knowledge. Eg “I don’t know how to turn a computer on!” or “I only want to learn how to send an email”. Please call 47707855 to book your place.
See the Community News Shorts for all the other activities and events the Association organising during the year Until next month – look after yourself……you are the only one who can! Cheers, Chris
Pete is here to help!
Proposed is a short series of Basics computer classes for the month of April.
Eg “I don’t know how to turn a computer on!” or “I only want to learn how to send an email”
A meeting is being organised for 9.30am Wednesday 29 March at the RTC to discuss the topics of the Computer workshops. Please call 47707855 to express your interest in the discussion meeting and then the Computer Workshop.
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
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies Blister Packaging for your medicines
*Hire Equipment
*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
Welcome to the new year, We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and welcomed the New Year in with a bang. Just a reminder that our Pharmacy hours are:
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Closed Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays
Our Bluewater Pharmacy is open Saturday 8:30 – 1pm
The wet season is well and truly upon us and with that we remind you to keep your medication in a cool, dry spot and if your medication is to be refrigerated to keep it on one of the shelves and not in the door.
If for any reason (Cyclone, flooding etc) you are required to leave your home, have your medication in a sealed container or zip lock bag to prevent any water damage to your medication. Make sure you always have at least a weeks supply available.
Services that we offer to our Community:
Free blood pressure checks
Personal medication packs (Blister packs)
We are a Diabetes agent NDSS
Home Medication Review:
Do you take multiple medications, and are unsure about what each medication does? For extra peace of mind, our Pharmacists can visit you in your home to conduct a home medication review. During your visit, our Pharmacists may explain your medications, suggest changes, or offer advice on storage of medication, dosages, and side effects.
Prescription Management:
It can be daunting managing multiple prescriptions. That’s why we offer a free ‘scripts on file’ service. Leave your scripts with us, and we’ll keep them on file, so there’s no risk of losing or forgetting your scripts when it comes time to get a refill. Ask in-store to find out more.
We are on Facebook and you can find us under - Balgal Beach HealthSave Pharmacy
Your local Pharmacy Team…...Frank and Kristie
2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE
120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
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
Queensland Health has provided the Rollingstone Community Centre with a quantity of Covid 19 Antigen Self-Test kits.
The RAT kits come at no cost to the public and can be picked up from the RTC Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
Please wear a mask and use hand sanitiser if you are experiencing flu like symptoms.
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
OPEN Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
CLOSED Saturday, Sunday & all Public Holidays. Appointments are required
The General Practitioners:
Dr Olga Hasa (via Telehealth)
Dr Vladimir Hasa
Dr Diana Hopkins
Dr Lucia Rajnoch
Dr Clyton Banya
Dr Renee Brown
Physiotherapy
Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly)
Pathology collection
Wednesday 8.30am-11.30am
At
Every third Saturday of the Month
18th March 2023
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
www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999
• The Christmas/New Year/Summer Break always brings some sadness. This year it came in the shape of the loss of Jan Giles, Trevor Phillips, and John Bewert (Orchid John). These folk were all mighty contributors towards the betterment of our local community and in turn, they will be mightily missed. Vale Trevor, Jan, and John.
• Dickie Charleston has been extremely ill, but at last report was slowly improving. A local identity, Dickie has been around for a long, long time, and is very popular within his local group. We send our very best wishes for his recovery. We’ve just heard that Gwen Cahill has been in hospital for some time; and we’re hoping she’s feeling better as well. Not too many details, so we’re unable to elaborate.
• Well, we’ve hit the deck running for 2023. No longer, in today’s world, does anything slow down for the summer break. Just crank up the air-cons and go, go, go. They were knocking the doors down on Jan. 3rd and it hasn’t stopped. I remember when January was a summer holiday month and one had time to read books, etc. – do whatever one felt like doing…..or not! But that no longer seems to happen, more’s the pity; and people wonder why they’re stressed! I know Chrissie and I are already worn out and it’s only February!!
• We were unable to run our Drone Demonstration and Workshop morning due to the seasonal wet weather. Our man requires fair weather and dry ground; so we’ll reschedule later on during the milder time of our year.
• In the meantime, we’re planning for our Volunteers Luncheon (during March); our Newbies’ Meet and Greet Morning Tea (in April); Pot Luck Dinner and Guest Speaker, and Cancer Morning Tea (in May); Camp Oven Cooking Workshop, and Bee-Centric Day (in June); Car Boot Sale & Art Exhibition (in July); Oldies & Youngies, and the Pineapple Festival (in August); Country Music Evening featuring the Gottani Girls (in September); and our “Closing the Gap” Cultural Day – date yet to be decided. Along with EVERYTHING else that we do at the Centre, that list should keep us all very well occupied!!
• There is a new café opened up at Paluma. There is an article elsewhere in this Newsletter. Methinks it’s time to take a trip up the Mountain to offer some much-needed support to these intrepid folk. Reports to date are very good.
• Australia Day was most successful this year. So much better that the past few years. We played it quietly this time and very basically and it actually worked. Still very few kids and their parents, but that’s always been so; and as we’re celebrating our wonderful Country, that is what we did on the Day, which seemingly worked this year. We had about 120 attend, which is very good and everyone stayed on after cleaning up the Dampers (best dampers ever) and the Corned Beef and Puftaloons and enjoyed the activities and the Gottani Girls – who are booked for next year! Suzi Vincent is 2023 Citizen of the Year, Reg Geritz is Senior Citizen, and Marley Parker is Junior Citizen – all very, very well deserved, and CONGRATULATIONS to everyone nominated for an award this year.
• We’re looking at running Crafty-type workshops for people wanting to learn to knit, crochet, patchwork, quilt, and hopefully many other diverse and entertaining “things-to-do”. We used to do this many years ago but let it slip because of more serious-type workshops. However, it’s time for a
change
• We’re also looking at putting in place some trips away. Will keep you posted as these decisions are made.
• Sue Thompson tells us that the Company in town that processes all the plastic bottle tops we collect is in business actually “making stuff” and she hopes to have some of those items available at this year’s Pineapple Festival. Wonderful result…….
• Purple Poppy (aka “Animals in War”) Day dawned with a sunrise, something we hadn’t seen for a few weeks, so we figured it had to be a good omen – and it seemed that was so. We had an excellent turnup of both man (approx. 150) and beast and everyone agreed it was a wonderful morning and a success all round. There was great representation from the community-at-large and around 30 students from our little school (Prep and Grades 1 and 2); service and working dogs representing diverse groups; a Lighthorseman and his steed; musicians from the 1RAR Band; 2 extremely special men in our Padre and our Master of Ceremonies; and outstanding input from numerous kind-/big-hearted volunteers.
• So in between all this organising and preparing, we’ve been VERY busily engaged doing all the other stuff we do routinely on a daily basis. Many and varied are the services provided from the RTC and they are all accessed regularly. Along with that, there’s the running of the Big Hall, the Op Shop, and the Bus, and we’re presently working on a second edition of our earlier published Recipe Book, putting together a new local Phone Book and funding for an EcoToilet and a Shade Shelter on Pace Park. It all takes a lot of work and much time – so we sometimes need to ask for your understanding into where/when we can fit everything. But, we’ll have a second employee again soon, so hopefully that’ll be a big help.
MIRACLE GROW: 4 litres Water; 1 tabs. Epsom Salt; 1 teasp. Baking Soda; ½ teasp. Ammonia. Mix and use once a month on all plants.
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Did you know you can reheat Pizza by turning your toaster on its side?
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Try these. My sister tells me “they’re beaut”!
3-ingredient Bread Rolls: 2 cups SR Flour; 1 cup Milk; 3 tabs. (1/4 cup) REAL Mayonnaise; 1 teasp. Sugar; Salt. Mix flour, salt, and sugar.
Add Mayo and (Whole or 2%) Milk. Mix gently for a couple of minutes. Using a heaped Tablespoon, put into Patty Cake cases and cook at 180 in Air Fryer for 5 to 8 minutes. (You might like longer). Or cook in 180-190C oven in 12 cup Muffin Tray. Add Spray oil to patty cases or muffin tray, whatever is your preference. Cook (12 – 15 minutes) until toothpick/skewer comes out clean. Remove and stand on cake cooling stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Live well, love much, laugh often “Sancho Panza”.
There has been over a metre of rain so far this year and everything is growing like crazy. Many residents are finding it difficult to keep lawns and gardens under control and unfortunately some non-resident owners have left things to nature with several overgrown blocks spoiling the ambience of our wonderful seaside community. Thanks to the City Council for doing its bit on public land. The Community Christmas Parties for both the adults and kids were a hit for 2022. Santa arrived and handed out lots of presents for all the kids. Those who chose not to attend the adult party missed out on a great night. Thanks to the Community Association Committee for the hard work in ensuring that everyone enjoyed both events.
Australia Day was a very successful day with around 40 people in attendance having lots of fun. There was a Trivia Quiz, Tug-A-War, and Cricket and all enjoyed a deliciously cooked BBQ by Rudi, Mick and Brett. Cr Ryder was sick, so Cr Russ Cook stood in for Margie and she did a fantastic job along with choosing the winner of the kids colouring in contest. It must be said that many of the 100 or so residents
who did not attend the Christmas or Australia Day events probably have little interest in improving the community and this is a great shame.
The Lucky Number Competition continues to be popular. Winners so far this year are 98 Mick, Drew Anderson and Darryn Grady. Each have taken home the weekly prize of $50. Long-time resident Pam Griggs has sold up and moved into town to stay with her family while her unit at Villa McCauley is being renovated. Pam has always been very supportive toward the Community Association and we wish her well in her new surroundings. A big welcome to Brett and Kelly who have purchased Pam’s house. We also welcome several other new residents and owners and hope you will become active members of our lovely community.
The ‘Meet your Councillor’ get togethers are proving popular and Cr Ryder should be congratulated for keeping the Community informed on many matters of interest. The most recent one in Toomulla Park on Saturday 25th February was after this column had to be submitted but we urge all residents to take advantage of the next meeting to update your knowledge on what is happening in our area. This is also a great opportunity to raise issues of concern with our local councillor.
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The Happy Splashers have been enjoying the cooling waters of the Tasman Rollingstone Resort pool and exercising with great enthusiasm! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am in the water for a session of exercise, friendship, lots of laughter with many new members joining us this season and catch ups for our regulars. Exercise at your own pace, mindful of your own limitations, a water bottle for hydration and a willingness to laugh and be happy! $2.50 entry fee payable at the pool. That is all you need to participate. The occasional morning tea after our water sessions keeps us up to date with social activities and enjoying shared plates of goodies! All ages and levels of fitness are welcome with the pool having a beach entry for a safe entry/exit for those with mobility issues. Any questions please call 0417716366
Through the boom gate at the Resort Tuesday & Thursdays 8.40am for a 9am start in the water.
Welcome to 2023 Rolly Rag. We had our first BBQ of the year on 12th February and for something different; we had a lunchtime BBQ instead of our usual night-time one. One good thing about having a lunch-time BBQ is you can go home and chill out and not have to worry about going out at night.
At our February BBQ, we played quoits with four teams. Lots of fun and laughter with everyone trying to get that little rope ring over the peg. The winning team was Pam Thomas, Cheryl Pearson, Carol Phillips and her son (sorry Carol, I can’t remember his name). Carol and her son came up to visit us with Joan and Tommy Ruddick. Tom and Joan are still Members of BBBALC even though they have moved into the Balgal Beach wing at Carlyle Gardens.
Our Members draw was won by Nina and the raffle went to Ken. Prizes were vouchers from Lounds Fresh Seafood and Woolworths.
Our lunch was lovely at our February BBQ with grilled and curried fish, sausages and salads and of course….all the lovely desserts that some of our ladies made/cooked. Bruce and Jim were our BBQ cooks for the day, good job boys.
On 5th March, we are hiring the Rolly Rocket and escaping Balgal Beach for the day. We are going to the Raintree Markets in Ingham and then onto a relaxing lunch at the Hinchinbrook Hotel. Great thing about having lunch out is….the ladies won’t be doing any prepping, cooking or cleaning and we can sit back and relax and get waited on for a change.
Our next BBQ will be on the 12th March and that will be a lunch-time BBQ as well. Don’t forget to bring your own plates and cutlery. Saves on washing up.
Stay safe and enjoy life.
Our Club is back up and running following the Christmas break.
The Club catered for the Purple Poppy Project (Animals in War Memorial Service) on 24th February.
We are hoping to organise an overnight bus trip to the Herberton Historical Village for later in the year (possibly June). There is now a steam train up and running from Herberton Railway station to Herberton Historic Village. We envisage having a trip on the train and a visit to the Village and stay overnight. If you are interested in participating, please advise a Committee Member or Deb at the Op Shop, as we need to have enough expressions of interest before proceeding further. Costing for the trip will be available when we have an idea of numbers.
For further information regarding our Club, please contact Deb Calder (President) on 47707474
Repairs to all types of mowers including ride-ons, brush cutters and any small engines.
Based in Toomulla
PHONE: 4795 5904
MOBILE: 0431 639 193
Hello Rollingstoners, If you are an artist, or know someone who is, please consider participating in this years Exhibition. Planning is already under way. The dates are July 28th, 29th and 30th . Once again in concert with the Car-boot Sale. Mark you calendars folks. It will be bigger and better than ever. We are open to a wider area this year reaching from Black River to Ingham and back to Paluma. Any painting is acceptable unless it has already been in one of our exhibits. We are really hoping for more sculptural 3D work, including pottery and carving.
Multi-media work also very welcome along with the regular 2D paintings, of course.
Bubbles and Brushes — first session will be Thursday 16th March. Watch your social pages for further details.
Markets We will have tables and a marquis at the Balgal Beach markets Saturday March 4th Please come along and support us. There are other exciting initiatives bubbling along, as well. Watch this space…..A@RTeam
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only
No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLUORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
Mon-Fri 9-3pm & First Saturday of month
9-12pm
For the summer months
Clothes, nic nacs, kitchen wares, shoes, bedding and more !!!
Located next to the Community Hall 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.
First our thoughts are with Dickie Charleston – Club Stalwart and Life Member. He is still in hospital and has commenced Rehab. The club wishes him well and hope to see him back at the Landing in the near future.
New Year’s Eve: A good turnout of 20 members attended the New Year’s Eve Function put on by our local Mystic Sands Golf Club. The weather was very kind (read cool for December) and our outdoors seating by the lake made the most of the beautiful setting. Food was tasty and plentiful; drinks were cold and the music by local Greg even tempted a few of us onto the dance floor. Great to see about a dozen of us made it through until midnight! Thanks to those members who attended for your fellowship and to Mick, Leesa and the crew at the Golf Club for putting on a terrific night.
Fishing: The weather has not been conducive to enjoyable boating/fishing. There have been very few fish weighed in over December and January. Kerrie Mitchell has claimed the fish of the Month for January with a very respectable 63cm Fingermark
The club is currently looking at a more balanced way of scoring fish being weighed in. We want to entice more fish being weighed in by beach and creek fisher people. This will also get the kids fishing and sending in photos of their Bream and Flathead etc. We have been reviewing several fishing competition’s scoring methods and wish to refine them for our own club fishing competitions. If anyone has ideas on this matter can you please email them to the club email. Any assistance would be appreciated. Once we have refined a scoring system, we will send out an email to all members.
Boating: A reminder to check your Safety Gear, ensure Flares (if required) are in Date. Life Jackets:- those with inflatable Life Jackets need to Service these per manufacturers requirements (Generally annually). Most manufacturers have a Servicing guide. You can ‘Self Service’ which includes inspecting the jacket and weighing the gas cylinder. The Service Log requires to be dated (black marker pen) when last done.
Stinger Net: The rough weather has not only played havoc with the fishing but also with the Stinger Net. The Net was put in the water at the beginning of November and within a few weeks the net required to be dug out due to sand/shell & debris buildup. The net had the float system holed (3 large holes) by what looked like a part of a trawler freezer door. This required the Net to be removed and the beach to be closed for a couple of days until a replacement net was installed. Again 2 weeks ago with wind changes etc 3 large logs being caught in the outside of the net and causing a large rip in the net. The Net was again changed. We have generally had a good run with the net in the past few years but this year has been an exception. The Stinger Net management is a community service carried out by the club and as such we would like to ask club members and general public, that if they see anything untoward with the Stinger Net can they please report it to Barry on 0407065868. Thank you.
Markets: The Monthly Balgal Beach Markets is on the First Saturday of each month and will recommence on the first Saturday in March (04/03/2023). Just to give everyone a heads up: the April Markets will be having a motor bike display being put on by the Townsville Restored Motor Cycle Club. So come on down and have a look at some lovely restored motor bikes while supporting your favourite vendors at the market. For more information regarding our club please contact us. Email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com
Located in the Community
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Board to left of entrance to shop
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.
Hello to all and welcome to all the new people that have moved to our part of paradise. We are very fortunate to live in a special place where the native animals interact with the human animal amicably. This is where you will see many Eastern grey kangaroos and Agile Wallabies lounging on front lawns as if they own the place, which in actual fact they do. We may of bought that block of land but these guys had squatters rights way before we came along and this goes for all the animals in our area.
We have numerous species of birds, goannas, possums, lizards and even the bat colony. All these animals have a distinctive role to play on our planet which is so very important for the well being of our land. It is a shame that mankind, that human primate, can’t say the same as we do not contribute to the well being at all. Alas we destroy, plunder and loot. We over breed, pollute, tear down, kill, destroy and give nothing back.
It is about time that we stopped and had a good look at what we are doing to our planet and therefore our piece of paradise. One person alone cannot achieve much but a group of people can make a difference. We can make this area the most well tended, looked after, pollution free, crime free place around. Buck up and greet your neighbour with a cheery gidday, help the elderly or physically disabled person to tend to their garden. Look out for others and welcome newcomers with good spirits (not that spirit) that comes later at BBQs.
WALLABIES & KANGAROOS:
GAYE LOVELL: 4770 7356
0412 965 535
POSSUMS:
CHRIS GREEN: 0402 084 588
BIRDS:
PATRICIA: 0447 755 861 Toomulla
I do not know how I got onto this subject, rain on the brain perhaps, but as I look around at the falling, falling rain, I see green grass, clean trees and I am so thrilled to be able to enjoy what life has given me. I love this pocket of paradise, I respect the people in it and I would like to see it not so much grow bigger but keep that tight knit country feeling that it has.
Christine and I care for the animals out here and try to do our darndest for them and we thank those people who ring us regarding a problem with them. Keep up the good work as we shall endeavour to do.
Remember to keep your dogs confined, cats in at night, dogs on leads when out in public, meaning when not confined in your yard and all will be good. It is illegal for any domestic animal to chase and or kill native animals and those sub human primates that think its fun for their dogs to train(?) to do this need to be hunted themselves to feel the sheer terror. This is not sport, this is typical inhumane behaviour of idiots who never grew up responsibly. Allowing chasing of roos on the beach is sheer irresponsibility by dog owners and it is about time it was stopped. It tarnishes our paradise. Anyway what a lovely rainy start for 2023, lets hope all the
Hello to all our readers in the greater Rollingstone and District, and hope you and your family are planning to attend this year’s Rollingstone Pineapple Festival at the Community Centre. Last year’s Festival was awarded “Top Community Event” at our local Australia Day Community Celebration, and your hard-working committee are planning another great day of Celebration of the humble Pineapple for your enjoyment this year. Planning is well underway for Pineapple Festival 2023, and your attendance will help us to maintain and grow this great Community Event.
Would YOU like to join “Team Pineapple” as one of our dynamic volunteers? What roles are available that you might be interested in? Would love to see you at our Information Session @ 10.00AM on Sat 18th March at the Community Centre. See Flyer elsewhere in the Rolly Rag. Please stay tuned for regular monthly updates in your Rolly Rag, or follow us on Facebook @ “Rollingstone Pineapple Festival”
John Muller, President. O407 114 687
Hello everyone in the greater Rollingstone area and welcome to 2023. After a short Christmas Break your Lions Club is back in full swing doing what we do – supporting our Community. Already this year we have supported the Australia Day Community Awards including providing our yummy Lions Breakfast, Bunnings BBQ, planning for future Projects and Activities, liaised with the School for the School Junior Leo Program, conducted our first social monthly Brunch, held the first Rollingstone Pineapple Festival Committee meeting, supported the inaugural Animals in War commemorative event, and supported our Rollingstone Leos with their first activity of the year where they elected their new Club Leaders for 2023. Congratulations to Leo President: Marley Parker, Vice President: Jasmine Burstow, Secretary: Jarvis McMahon and Treasurer: Mia McNeil.
At our February Brunch, we farewelled John and Jan Holliday, Jeff Stark and Jackie Pownall. All have provided great support to our Club and Community, and have now decided to transfer to a Special Purpose Lions Club in Townsville which better suits their particular circumstances where they will continue their Service. We wish them well and thank them for their past efforts.
We are often asked “Who are the Lions and what do you do?” We are local Community Members who volunteer our time and effort in our local Lions Club, as part of the largest Service Club in the world. The International Association of Lions Clubs commenced in 1917 in Chicago, and has grown to 1.4 Million members in 46,000 Lions Clubs in 210 countries worldwide. We serve where we live, providing support when and where we can to help make our Community a better place in which to live.
The majority of our effort is local, however when a need arises either Globally, Nationally or across North Qld, Lions are there to answer the call. Over the years our members have supported disaster recovery efforts following Cyclone Yasi, catastrophic
floods and fires, donated electric recliner chairs to locals so they can stay in their own homes following major surgery, supported local Youth programs and Community Events – the list is endless and ongoing, and as evidenced by our recent small donation to assist the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The proceeds of our March Bunnings BBQ are also earmarked for our School’s Chaplaincy program so that we can retain the services of our Chappy Travis in Rollingstone!
We support the Environment through our recycling programs –including “Lids for Kids” where we collect plastic bottle tops which are processed in the Townsville facility into Kids playground equipment; collect eye glasses for recycling in remote Australian Communities, PNG and other Third world countries; collect used postage stamps which last year raised $60K to purchase walking frames and other medical apparatus to support Australian kiddies living with Spina Bifida and Multiple Sclerosis.
Like every other Volunteer Community Organisation, we can’t do the things we do without like-minded compassionate people who have a bit of spare time available, and who would like to make a difference in their community while at the same time have fun – knowing that their efforts are truly appreciated. Want to know more, or join us for Brunch on the 4th Sunday of each month – please give me a call, we would love to hear from you.
Michelle Ambia President 0490 338 668Hello Rollingstone, and welcome all new youth to our Community. We are your local Youth Group for young people aged 13 to 18, and part of the worldwide Leo Club organisation sponsored by Lions Clubs International. Leos held their first meeting of the year on Sunday 5th Feb. and congratulations to our newly elected Club Officers for Calendar Year 2023:-
President: Marley Parker
Secretary: Jarvis McMahon
Treasurer: Mia McNeill
Vice President: Jasmine Burstow.
We also discussed our Calendar of Events with many new ideas floated. Two parents attended and also contributed ideas. We have agreed to again support the Pineapple Festival by selling water and cold drinks on behalf of the Committee. We will also sell Hot Dogs and some other Fund-raising things, as well as modelling the Festival’s Mascot “Pineapple Pete” in the Pineapple Suit. We are also planning to do our Easter Egg donation to the Childrens
Ward at the Townsville Hospital as well as the Teddy Bear Drive for Christmas, and other Fun activities including our Colour Run in November as part of our healthy lifestyle support for Diabetes Awareness. Generally we try to do a filled activity every 6 weeks or so during the year as part of our Service to our local Community.
Leos stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity, and with the support of our Leo Advisors (Lion Travis and Shirley), we do a mix of fun activities as well as some handson service projects. In the past, these have included fundraisers for local causes, environment clean-ups, promoting Kids healthy life style activities and the like.
It sure is great to be a Leo – if you are not yet a member of our Leo Club and would like to know how to join, please talk to Leo President Marley or any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:-
Travis Johnson:Mob 0439 540 552 or Shirley Muller: Mob 0458 156 646
LEOs = LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, OPPORTUNITY
Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850
Hi Rollingstone Readers.
It was lovely to have a short break with family and friends over the Christmas period and I hope that everyone made the most of the festive season to have a rest and also share valuable family time together.
The Hinchinbrook electorate office team and I are ready to hit the road running in 2023 with fresh energy and strong goals for the year ahead. There was no better way to get the year off to an eventful start than to resume State Parliament and I can assure you that I, and my Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) colleagues took the opportunity to fight hard for long overdue youth justice changes.
Youth crime has been at the forefront of many people’s minds recently and especially so since the most recent and shocking tragedies in Brisbane, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba. Unfortunately, the Premier didn’t believe that Queenslanders dying at the hands of children was a dire enough reason to resume parliament earlier and get the work done that could help prevent further devastating loss. The KAP has very little faith in this government and therefore prepared our own amendments to the Youth Justice Act. KAP’s amendments included: minimum sentencing, removal of detention as a last resort, provisions to allow relocation sentencing and a presumption that youth offenders be tried as adults for several prescribed crimes such as murder and rape. The KAP has listened to the community and our amendments reflected their views.
Another hot topic here in the north is the traffic congestion along sections of the Bruce Highway as you head through the Northern Beaches into Townsville. The exploding population in that area has created traffic mayhem during the morning commute into the city and frustrated residents can now have their say to urge the Transport Minister to fast-track desperately needed road infrastructure upgrades. You can have your say by signing the Parliamentary Petition before the 14th of April 2023. The petition can be found on this link: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the- Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details?id=3861
Nick Dametto MPMember for Hinchinbrook. We believe this petition may be of interest to you.
Mr. Dametto has been advocating for some time now for Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to fast-track upgrades to this action. We are doing all that we can to have them address this with some urgency and Mr Dametto plans to use the media and his time in parliament to keep pressuring TMR on this.
We have prepared a Parliamentary e-petition calling on the Transport Minister to commit to urgent road infrastructure upgrades and we are aiming to get a huge response to this which the Transport Minister must respond to. The petition only recently went live on Wednesday, 15 February and can be found by clicking on this link: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details?id=3861
We encourage you to sign and share the petition with as many people as you possibly can.
Mr. Dametto is away for Parliament next week but on his return, we will be conducting a press conference to formally launch the parliamentary petition. Clearly, this won’t be an overnight solution for commuters such as yourself, but we are determined to keep up the fight and force TMR to take action. We will keep you updated on any progress.
Kind Regards,
Taneisha Girgenti | Assistant Electorate Officer Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for HinchinbrookP: 07 4765 4700
Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850
E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ergon Energy Network is pleased to advise that an upgrade at the Ingham zone substation has been completed and the network supplying parts of Townsville’s Northern Beaches has since been returned to its normal status after being temporarily reconfigured for safety reasons while work was underway. The equipment upgrade and the return to normal network conditions will provide normal by the Ingham zone substation and from Black River to Rollingstone.
Ergon Energy Network would like to thank the Community for their patience while these essential works were in progress late last year when a series of storm-related outages caused some disruption.
While our planned maintenance and vegetation management programs can help reduce the risk of unplanned outages, customers need to be prepared for the impact of severe weather events, like storms, cyclones and floods. We’ve created a storm kit checklist for easy reference.
Nick Dametto MP
Hi Community. Well, we are back to business for 2023. The festive season and spending those hot days wading in the cool fresh water creeks or down at the beach watching the kids catching some waves feel like long distant memories. But don’t we have an awesome back yard! We are so lucky to be able to raise our families in such a fantastic area.
Rollingstone State School currently sits at 62 students. We have 3 multi-level classes with around 20 students in each class and the older students move between classes for certain subjects. We welcome our 4/5/6 teacher, Miss Ukosich to the team, and all of our new families who joined us this year. A special welcome to our big guns, our 9 prep students who are having a great time learning
Our goals haven’t changed too much from the previous years. We aim to make school as fun as possible, to focus on reading, writing and numeracy while mixing the old ways with the new. We continue to be a 1:1 iPad school and fingers and toes crossed; we should soon receive a bandwidth upgrade. This term we will begin training for cross country (if it ever dries out) while also competing in the Townsville netball competition, learning volleyball and Chappy Travis is introducing Ultimate Frisby at lunch times. We are teaming up with Bluewater State School for our Wearable Arts Designs and are working with various schools and experts all over the state when learning online with the Thuringowa State High School Virtual Stem Academy.
Term 1, wet weather always brings out our artistic students who enjoy spending lunches doing karaoke and dancing. Mrs B is now teaching music for a lunch time activity for those musical musicians. Bushkids are running an E every Tuesday in our library area. If your child is ready for Prep next year, and is currently not attending a kindy or day care, please contact our office and we can give you further information on who to contact.
Many of our kids no longer read at home for various reasons. Times and priorities are always changing! What we have found though, is that when reluctant readers have a chance to share and read with others, reading isn’t such a big issue. It even becomes enjoyable to the extent where they are asking to read with others every day. Students have a book/text of their choice and read with a volunteer for 10 to 15 min. Volunteers only have to sit, enjoy, and share in the story or discussion with the student. Reading for enjoyment! :). If you have some spare time in the afternoons between 1:45 to 3pm, please give the office a call on 47707313. Your support is truly appreciated.
Possum and Pumpkin Cafe and Djindal Bayanyu EcoRetreat.
In December 2022, a new cafe and guest house was opened at Paluma. It is located opposite McClellands Lookout and was previously called Paluma Dreaming, and various other names over it’s 40 year history. Unfortunately it was closed for a decade and the buildings became run down, and the garden overgrown with weeds.
It was discovered in July 2021 by Leonie and Mark (Possum and Pumpkin) who were travelling around Australia, and they decided to rescue and restore it. For the next 18 months they repaired and renovated the cafe and guest rooms, and planted a variety of native and exotic trees and flowers in the garden. The name Djindal Bayanyu which means “Singing Waterfalls” in Nywaigi was chosen to acknowledge the indigenous people who thrived in the rainforest for centuries. They walked up from the coastal plains to escape the heat and moved through a network of paths connecting many waterfalls and pools. Some of these paths are still used as walking tracks today.
The cafe is open Thursday to Sunday from 10.30am until 4.30pm and serves excellent coffee, a selection of teas, and other hot and cold drinks. Home-made savoury and sweet food is available including scones jam and cream, bruschetta, ham and cheese croissants, and variety of cakes and slices. Gluten free treats are also freshly baked. The cafe’s covered deck provides patrons with strategic viewing for butterflies and birds that are attracted to the lush grounds. Accommodation is also available with ensuites and kitchenettes, plus the option of adjoining rooms for groups and families.
Phone or text: 0490 387 650 for accommodation or 0405 319 931 to check opening times for cafe, or to book a catered group event. Email: 7Djindal@gmail.com
It is quite momentous to be reporting a new business opening in Paluma and when it is a Second Eatery it is quite an occasion for the Community. On Wednesday December 28, Mark and Leonie opened the doors of “Djindal Banyanyu” Eco Resort on Loop Road as a café and accommodation venue and were surprised how busy they were on that first day. There are full details in an article elsewhere in this “Rollingstone Rag”. In addition to Coffee and Teas the Café provides a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and some excellent scones and other pastries as shown on their blackboard. The café is open Thursday to Sunday. The weekend is usually busy with families and bush walkers. On Thursday and Friday it has been mainly travellers or people coming up for a drive or bike ride who are surprised there is a cafe open. They were also pleased to have guests in their accommodation right at the beginning.
It was a great boon to have it open over the January School Holiday period as the “Rainforest Inn” was closed at that time because Jenny and Neil were away when Jenny’s mother passed away. The Inn re-opened on January 28 and at present is open on Saturday and Sunday.
Socials: Although it was a day early Paluma welcomed the Chinese New Year on Saturday January 21 with a dinner at the Community Hall. The Paluma Community Hall was bathed in red on Saturday night for the Lunar New Year with a large crowd gathering to mark the event. Where else but Paluma could you spend your Saturday evening commemorating Chinese New Year, Water Rabbits, four birthdays and a Scottish poet. But celebrate we did. There was a banquet of the most amazing food, many Chinese inspired dishes plus an array of other sumptuous treats. Michele’s vote for the dish of the night was Tony and Julie’s contribution of roast pork – cooked to perfection and a very generous contribution to the community dinner. Many were heard to comment that the pork crackling was the ‘best they have ever tasted’. Quite a few people tried to ply Tony for his secret in creating the perfect pork crackling, but I don’t think anyone was successful in extracting the secret recipe.
January is filled with Paluma birthdays and so we celebrated with black forest cake and other desserts. Don’s birthday was Sunday 20 and Colwyn’s birthday was the week before. Whilst Colwyn couldn’t join us on Saturday night she is ever-present in our thoughts. Mark and Leonie celebrate their birthday mid week – on the same day. A rowdy chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ echoed from the Hall. Speaking of singing, Les paid tribute to Scottish poet Robert Burns with a rendition of his own favourite Burns poem in song. He belted out a tune, helped along the way by Beth. Burns Night was on Wednesday evening, so a good excuse for a wee dram.
The next Social will be on Saturday March 18 and will be the annual St Patrick’s night at the Hall at 18.30hrs. Bring a plate to share and if it is a bit Irish so much the better. There will be a few black bottles [Guinness] at the bar and, of course, the usual beer, wine, and spirits. These will be dispensed by Lynda Radbone - after some decades Les has had to hand over the bar person’s job to someone who has better hearing of what the customers want!
Working Bees: Wilfred announced that he would be having two work days on the Tracks, particularly the Village track, on January 7 and February 4. He got good support for both which were held from 14.00 hrs on each Saturday and there is a marked improvement in the Village track. They normally end with a visit to the bar in the Hall.
Weather: We can only say that the wet season has started with a vengeance. The fact that we have regular reporting of rainfall on the BOM site by Barry Smith, Peter Cooke, Rick Roveda and Tracy Cooper and occasionally others, is wonderful after a dearth of information from “Ivy Cottage” over many years. The new gauge is situated at the rear of the Community Centre but still retains the “Ivy Cottage” name and number. The total recorded for the year 2022 was 2377.1mm. Quite a high total but nowhere near the huge totals in 1981[4676mm] 1998 [3553mm], 2009 [3933mm] & 2019 [5762mm]. The last three are Les’ recordings out on the 5 acre blocks. Although in 2023 there have been a very few dry days January 6 recorded 106.4mm and was bettered on January 29 with 108.00mm. February brought 96mm on the 4th and 99.6mm on the 10th so we have been well saturated and anyone with a dam is full and likewise for those with tanks. Fortunately there have not been many trees blocking the roads and only a few small slips on the range road.
Easter Market: Our favourite Easter Sunday market will be on again this year. 9.0013.00 on 9th April. A good variety of stalls will be set up in the hall and the Sausage Sizzle will run out in the park gazebo. The Village Green is a great place for the kids to run about or utilise the playground. Why not venture down the refurbished Rainforest Walk with the family. Stall holders can contact Lynn <lynnhyland@optusnet.com.au>
Diary date: Paluma & District Community Association Inc. A.G.M. Sat. 1st April. Free BBQ Lunch 12.00-13.00 to be followed by AGM and General meeting.
Leonie & Mark with Birthday cake [both on the same day] with Don Battersby
Ingredients:
Layer 1: 2 cups pretzels, crushed, 3/4 cup butter melted, 3 tab. sugar
Layer 2: 1 x (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 x (8 oz.) container cool whip (about2cups),food coloring, green
Layer 3: 1 x (6 oz.) box lime jelly, 2 cups boiling water, 1 x (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
Layer 4:1 x 8-ounce container cool whip (about2cups)
Directions:
Layer 1:1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Mix pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into 13×9″ baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Layer 2:1. Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in cool whip, and tint green with food coloring. 2. Spread over cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate until well chilled.
Layer 3:Dissolve jelly in boiling water. Add pineapple. Allow mixture to cool and set slightly beforepouring over cream cheese mixture.
Layer 4: Top with cool whip when layer 3 is completely set.
Well our 2023 season has arrived again and things are looking so positive for our golf season ahead. Our 2023 Committee has an old and new flavour about it as we welcome new members/residents Emma and Robert Perkins and Michael Rossitor to key positions along with some old ones re-appearing.
Lots of planning has taken place in the off season with programming, new competitions and course improvements well under way. Unfortunately our Wet Season did slow things up for a few weeks but we do live in tropics.
We are currently looking for Members wishing to play in the Men's Handicap Pennants to be held at Sarina on April 22nd and 23rd. If you have not already shown your interest, please do so via Perko ASAP.
Ladies Handicap Pennants will be at Mystic Sands this year July 22nd and 23rd and we will be hosting Clubs from Ayr, Pioneer Valley, Magnetic Island, Proserpine, Rowes Bay and Townsville. This will be awesome for not only the Resort but our local business and Community to showcase our wonderful district. Ladies please nominate your interest to Rhonda.
Men's Stroke Pennants will be held later in the year Sept 16th and 17th.
SPECIAL THANKS to our Pennants Sponsors this year, K C Mow and Grow, Rollingstone RSL Sub Branch and Kent Removal and Storage. We really do appreciate your support.
SAVE THE DATES!! Upcoming events: PROSTATE CANCER, 3 Ball Ambrose fun day Sunday 2nd July. Breast Cancer fun day 3 Ball Ambrose Sunday 13th August. These fundraiser games are always super fun days and well supported by the Community, with all monies raised going to these deserving charities.
A special note of thanks to everyone who supported the Resort in the off season by playing our limited Competitions, having drinks or meals at the Club. Without your support, Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club would not have had a course to play on throughout the year. If you have not been to the Club for a while, do yourself a favour and pop in and see all the changes that has been happening recently. You will not be disappointed. See you out on the course soon.
Remember to hit ém long and hit ém straight but most of all enjoy your fun in the sun………….Gurdie
Great start to the bowling year the wet season has cut us back to two games but excellent competition with Gold medal Bruce winning his rink with a 14 to 4 and Shelly beating little brother Wade 14 to 3. Club members have had the travel bug with Tim, Trudi, Tracy, Irene, Bruce and the Pres travelling to Cutheringa for their own day on the new green all performed well. The Pres and his locals looked like beating their A team but lost the last two ends. The rest of the Mystics all were in winning teams.
Bruce and the Pres also competed in the Rinks Champs at Noorla Ingham and won with two other locals. The Wegert brothers now only two wins away from Club Champs. Locally we hope to hold the washed out Smallbon Cup and Barry O'Bowler Cup early in April Thursday night bowls is open to everybody and is held each week followed by the sausage sizzle at the cost of only $4 and bowls supplied. Gold medal Bruce and Aussie Day recipient will be heading to Mackay in August to defend his Queensland title. If you want to come along and learn bowls, just contact the Club. Free tuition can be arranged anytime.
Until next month Good Bowling
On behalf of the Committee of Rollingstone RSL, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a welcome to the New Year 2023. A wellearned festive occasion finished off an incredibly busy 2022 of which all of us can be proud of our achievements.
We had very successful member focused functions, an increase of twenty Service Members plus 12 Auxiliary Members making the Subbranch the healthiest in memberships for a considerable time. We also had some of the highest attendances at our Commemorative Ceremonies in our twenty-two-year history. All this in spite of wet weather and an active program around Covid 19 compliance.
We commenced our 2023 activities on Saturday 28 January 2023 with a Cocktail Party which was also highly successful
and we gained a further 21 new members.
Our significant welfare activity will be the development of an outdoor gym to facilitate approved physio and other health programs (GP referrals) at the Golf Resort.
Our three Memorial Commemorative activities remain our signature events, ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and Remembrance Day.
Friday night raffles and the Goose Club will continue to be conducted, indeed have commended. For those in the area, consider how you can assist or attend our commemorative activities for 2023.
When you’re not tall enough, improvise!
Interested in the weather and what the Weather Gods might have in store for us for the upcoming high-risk summer season? Well, have a look at this: You can read more about the long-range forecast online here http://media.bom.gov.au/.../ bureaus-severe-weather-long.../
Or watch the Bureau's Severe Weather Season Outlook for Queensland 2022-23 webinar here www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fAgmg2grZU
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We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education,
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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 provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…...Phone: 4771 5411
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He's the first Aussie to win a Nations Cup luge title, taking it out by two-tenths of a second in
