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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 NE & 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 and R&D Lions Club for Public use. Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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NOVEMBER 2021 COVER: ART SHOW, 16 –18 October, Artists with an example of their work. Editor’s photos. 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: November Edition: Barbara Drew EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/ docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
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Rollingstone / Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 26 OCTOBER 2021
AED
(DEFIBRILLATOR) LOCATED at FISHERMAN’S LANDING **AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE**
Advertising is like exercise, the more you do it the better your results!
RAINFALL AS AT 26 OCT YEAR TO DATE WET DAYS
13mm 1637.3mm 3
MAXIMUM TEMP
34°
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
Fu l l Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Business
(18 x 26cm)
(18 x 13cm)
(9 x 13cm)
(9 x 6.5cm)
$120
$80
$50
incl GST
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MINIMUM TEMP 16o 15 OCTOBER Local Weather Station Information at: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
Card
$25 incl GST
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.
Classifieds (up to 20 words)
$10 incl GST
Flyers / Inserts*
$120 incl GST
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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.
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
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
Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions .................................... $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff. For more information regarding the Hall and
............................... $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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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit. 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.
Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS 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!
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris at the RTC.
SNAKES ARE ACTIVE AT THE MOMENT For help with identifying or REMOVING A SNAKE, search Townsville Snake Catchers on Facebook. Snakecatcher details are pinned to the page
Read the informative articles on the page so that you and your pets remain safe.
FOR SALE Fox Tail Palms 2 in each pot $15 per pot Approx. 1m tall see photo Call Alec 0438746026 NOVEMBER REMINDERS Beach Restoration Work 1 Nov P22 Hearing Australia 4 Nov (9-1) Pg21 Drainage Meeting 4 Nov P22 Balgal Beach Markets—6 Nov Grief & Loss Support—9 Nov pg 7 Remembrance Day 11 Nov Pg 24
DISASTER READY DAY Presented by TCC Sunday 7th November 9am—12 Jezzine Barracks, Townsville. See page 16
BINGO—13 Nov @12.30pm Op Shop open every Saturday (9-12) Mobile Library—3 &17 Nov Vet—18 Nov Bubbles & Brushes 18 Nov 7-9pm Pg 26
Thank you Mark A special thank you to Mark for your helpful advice and assistance with the production of previous issues of this little newsletter. Your help and keen eye for detail was appreciated very much. Barbara, Editor.
NO Community Hairdresser until further notice
BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2021 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
Sunday 31st October Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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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
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:
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only
1800 808 526
North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
07 4774 5111
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au
Telstra
13 22 03
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604
Optus
13 13 44
Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
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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Social Distancing
Please be advised that all groups and events at the R&D Community Centre are held under strict COVID-19 & Social Distancing Rules
Every Sunday
7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Hall
Check Diary for days and times
Linedancing, Indoor Bowls, Weight Circuit, Monday & Thursday Cards, Craft, Board Games
6 November
Balgal Beach Market 9am-12pm
7 November
9am Bus trip to the Renegades Market 9.30am Grief & Loss Peer Support Group @ Community Hall
9 November
Lost and Found items: items have been found at the Community Centre - A pair of sunglasses was found at the Book Station. A single key with a small tag has been found in the Centre Carpark. A pair of thongs was found at the Gazebo. If you think one of these items is yours please call Chris on 47707855. You will be asked to describe your item. Food Relief @ Community Centre – NoTCH are providing food through their Food Relief agreement with Oz Harvest. Fresh produce and bread is being offered on Thursdays during the Playgroup session. A table is set up on the Verandah and manned by a NoTCH worker. This assistance will not be available during school holidays. Playgroup is on during school terms starting 9.30am for all under school aged children. The Carboot Sale was a success even if on a small scale. As indicated in last month’s Notes – we were getting too large for a simple Carboot Sale. As you can see on the front cover – the quality of the paintings was outstanding at this year’s Art Exhibition. The exhibition ran over the weekend with an opening night on the Friday evening. The People’s Choice was Afternoon Light by Ann Walsh – congratulations Ann. Over 120 people voted for their favourite. Another Bubbles and Brushes is being held on 18 November starting at 7pm. This is such a fun evening and well worth getting a group of friends together grabbing a bite to eat and a bottle of you best bubbles and come along. No talent required, bring your sense of humour and adventure. The third Grief and Loss Peer Support group met on 12 October and had a lovely chat. Unfortunately, Suzi was not available due to ill health. Do you want to attend this meeting but having difficulty getting here? Just make contact and we will assist you in any way possible, eg transport, wanting to be part of the group but not wanting to VISIT with people – time and place. We are very good at accommodating – eg lifts can be arranged; participating by phone if only to listen to the group; alternative times or locations can be arranged for the group to meet on different occasions eg Night time or weekends. An updated flyer is in this Rag. Oh golly gosh – Christmas is just around the corner – this was brought home today when Angie and Bronwyn were setting up the new Christmas display. This year has just flown by. ……….look after yourself………..you’re the only one who can. Cheers Chris Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
10 & 24 November 4,11,18,25 Nov 4,11,18,25 November 14 November 4,11,18,25 November 18 November 18 November
11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day) NoTCH Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall. NoTCH Food Relief @ 9.30am Com Centre same time as playgroup 1pm Bingo @ Community Hall Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential. 7pm Bubbles and Brushes with A@RT 9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403 262 212
OP SHOP Rollingstone Community Centre Open Mon-Fri 9-3pm Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself. “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend— is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?” Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniture in any condition or mattresses 7
Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues. Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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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,.
ROLLINGSTONE LIONS DEN at the entrance to the Den. First entrance after the Community Hall
FISHERMANS LANDING under Notice Board to left of entrance to shop The Emergency+ App is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners. 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.
Every minute, every hour, every day.
On average, one person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes in Queensland. All of us know someone who is affected. Show you care by calling 1800 901 594 Donate. Volunteer. Connect. With your help we’re getting closer to a cancer free future.
TOWNSVILLE DEMENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS—WELCOME TO 2021 DATE: 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH TIME: 11:15am – 12:30pm LOCATION: Heatley Community Centre (Cnr Fulham Road & Lindeman Avenue, Heatley) Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Appointments are necessary. 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 Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya Physiotherapy Free Movement Physio (Tuesday) Katrina Kerr Pathology Wednesday 8.30am-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
21st November 2021
For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre and Aitkenvale Family Health Centre). www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday CLOSED—SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FREE Blood Pressure Checks
*Hire Equipment
Blister Packaging for your medicines
*Full Prescription Service
*Ear Piercing
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies *Delivery available for those in need
*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
Keeping yourself Hydrated Dehydration can happen when your body loses too much fluid, sweating excessively is one example. You are dehydrated if your body doesn’t have enough water to keep it working properly. Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration • Dry lips, mouth and tongue • Headache • Dark urine and not so much of it • Dizziness or light headed (particularly when standing up) Severe Dehydration symptoms can be • Extremely thirsty • Have a very dry mouth • Breathing fast • Have a fast heart rate but low blood pressure • Have a fever • Have little or no urine • Be irritable, drowsy or confused • Babies who are severely dehydrated have a sunken fontanel, the soft spot on top of a baby’s head. If you experience any of these above severe symptoms seek MEDICAL TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY
Severe dehydration needs IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT, usually in Hospital where fluids are given via a drip. If you have any question please contact your local Pharmacy.. The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
Signs of dehydration in the Elderly • Increased thirst • Fatigue and lethargy • Dizziness • Headaches • Loss of skin elasticity • Sticky or dry mouth • Dark urine Seniors are at an increased risk of dehydration for a number of reasons • As you get older your thirst reflex diminishes, you don’t feel thirsty • You have less fluid in the body • Some older people suffer from medical conditions like dementia or a physical immobility, which inhibits them from drinking water. Causes of dehydration • Strenuous exercise, especially in hot weather • Severe vomiting and diarrhoea • Drinking too much alcohol • Certain medications • Complications of Diabetes • Simply not drinking enough water Mild dehydration can be fixed by drinking more fluids. You can get pre-made solutions from the pharmacy which help replace the salts back into your body. Please check with your Pharmacist if you are taking any medications. 11
Empathy, Compassion, Caring & Expertise Counselling & Therapy Services Dianne Leed Counselling Therapist Expert in Complexity AMHSW AASW MBS di.counsellingtherapy@gmail.com Ph: 0456 851 936 Practicing out of the RTC Rollingstone Community Centre
Please Contact Dianne Leed Counselling & Therapy Services, for further information. Treatment is provided for all Mental Health & Personal concerns. In person consultations are now available at the RTC Speak to your GP about services funded under Medicare. (Bulk Bill)
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NEWS
We’ve heard of a few folk who are not travelling very well partner, Brian; and the tree behind it with the presently: Maureen Ryan, Pam Griggs, Bob Richardson, parasite invasion is in the hands of the Council Phyllis Nash, Jan Holliday, Marie Petersen. No doubt there Arborist and the Townsville Garden Group, both are more of whom we’re unaware, but we wish any- and looking for solutions to rid the tree of that darned everyone who is somewhat debilitated the best of luck and thing before it kills the tree; the new Bus has now a VERY rapid recovery. been adjusted to accommodate a Cargo Barrier and We must publicly thank Gary Stewart for donating special Child seat anchor points; we are still awaiting flowering Orchids for the Op Shop ladies to raffle in an advice as to whether we’ve been granted funding for effort to raise money for the new Op Shop. It was a kind the installation of the Washer/Dryer set-up; and and generous gesture and we are all most grateful. we’re also still waiting on the implementation of our As well, to also help raise money for a new Op Shop, Vulnerable Residents’ register and the installation of Gordon Payne has donated his tinny, outboard motor and the Generator Switches – both jobs is progress. trailer to be sold by the Op Shop FOR the Op Shop. He also • You’ll have noticed that most of the events planned is to be commended and thanked for such a generous for the rest of this year have been cancelled due to donation. Covid restrictions. Let’s hope 2022 brings the • Life is different without Mark and Chrissie is dawning of a new era and we can begin to put stuff extremely busy because she’s now “the only one”. back in place. We are also hoping we can sell the old Please understand this and please don’t overload her Bus before Christmas. with stuff that might be able to be done by • The last Car Boot Sale was okay but it was all too hot yourselves. We’re always there and would never not and we will only have one next year and that’ll be be, but if you can do it yourself, please do so. during the cooler months. And the Art Exhibition was • We’re still working on the preliminaries for the Solar wonderful as ever. That Group are to be Panelling for the Big Hall but it looks like being ‘a congratulated. goer’ in the not-too-distant future. • Well, that’s about it to bring you all up-to-date with • This past month, Chrissie and I have had meetings some of the items we are or have been or will be with our new Accountant; our new Support Officer at attending to. No doubt, we’ve missed some but no the Dept. of Communities; a meeting with officers doubt we’ll catch up. from the Community Development department in • Last Markets Bus Trip for the year on Sunday, Novr. Council with the bad news that we’re on our own (as 7th, leaving the Community Centre at 8am. Sorry but of now) with no financial contribution from Council no individual pick-ups. We’ll check out the to help with any form of maintenance or upkeep of Renegade Markets at the Marian School (used to be the Community Centre; a meeting with Clr. Ryder St. John Fisher’s) and then you can choose where and a council officer regarding access to Pace Park as you’d like to go before we go to lunch somewhere presently there is none; a Management Committee (airconditioned). Hope that suits everyone. Just call meeting welcoming our 2 new members and Chrissie on 4770 7855 to book. This trip is open to attending to lots of business in hand in an endeavour anyone in the community who wishes to join to make the summer break as comfortable and in! uncomplicated as possible so that we can all have some down-time after what has been a busy and You might like to try this cos it’s too easy: somewhat tumultuous year! https://fussfreeflavours.com/fruit-cocktail-cake/ th • This year the RTC will close on Friday, Decr. 17 at The TRUTH doesn’t mind CoB, and re-open on Tuesday, Jan 4th at 8am. being questioned; a LIE does not • We are still waiting on Council to hear more about like being challenged! the Skate Park proposed for the Rollingstone area. • We are also collating information for a Funding Live well, Application to provide for a Multi-Purpose Building love much, on Pace Park. Takes a little while, but we’re on the way. laugh often • The Solar Entrance Lights are in the hands of the man who originally put them in, so they should be Sancho Panza” operating much more efficiently after completion of the job; the new Locality Sign at the Community Centre is now in place thanks to Chrissie and her Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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WILDLIFE CARERS
ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds
BIRDS: 477077 356 OR 0412965535 GAYE LOVELL:WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535
Being a Wildlife carer can be many different things. We get abused, called tree huggers, greenies and the likes. Our unique native animals are called pests, dog meat, useless and so on. What one forgets is these totally amazing animals were here long before white man ever stepped on this land. He has in such a very short time manged to decimate many animals, he has introduced hard hoofed animals that damge the land, destroy the waterholes and eat everything. He fences areas to keep his animals in but stopping the natural wanderings of our native animals, he deliberately builds killing fences to protect HIS stock which would be understandable but stock is sent overseas to markets, not used here. If one takes the time to look into our truly exotic amazing creatures they would find nothing like them in the world. All our native animals have some extremely remarkable feature. Our beleaguered kangaroo, for example, produces 2 different strengths of mik at the same time, enabling the mother to feed 2 different sized joeys. Can sheep, cow, horse, buffalo do this. NO. Our platypus is unique, the tree kangaroo is unique—the list goes on.
This morning when I went out to feed my wallies in care I saw a very agitated joey inside my yard. I continued with the feed and then heard the gate click. Wow here comes Mumma, she must have come in earlier, left joey and headed out again. She spent some time having a good feed, then collected young one and jumped the gate again. It is this experience that makes it all worthwhile and the fact that in some little way we are trying to have these wonderful animals around for generations to come. Man is a destroyer plain and simple but with Education, future generations can have the pleasure of seeing these animals outside of a zoo. Zoos unfortunately have their place as we now have to bring so many animls in the world back from the brink of extinction which again was man made through greed. So many countries are fighting to save their unique animals the same as we are here. Don’t be fooled when the powers that be say, oh, they are in plague proportion, the only thing in plague proportion is us, the human primates. In my experience I prefer 4 legged animals. Animals give unconditional loyalty, trust, love and devotion to those who have earned it.. Ciao Gaye
BABZ AQUA GROUP SPLASH
FUN
FITNESS
A very happy group of splashers have taken the plunge and started our season with great enthusiasm at the Rollingstone Beachfront Resort. The pool is sparkling, perfect temperature for exercise and cooling off in our increasing summer heat and the lovely staff have welcomed us back to continue our “Splash, Fun & Fitness”. All levels of fitness are catered for with a very friendly user pool. Access is via a walk in/walk out beach entry which means not having to use steps or ladders. The pool has varying depths for which we use multiple exercises to get the most water resistance to help tone and strengthen the body. It is an encouraging environment with much fun and laughter. Tuesday and Friday through the gate between 9-9.20am @ the Rollingstone Beachfront Resort. Come along and enjoy social interaction with water fitness exercise. Please call 0417716366 if you have any queries. Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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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 (2nd & 4th Wednesday each month).
DISASTER READY DAY
Presented by
FREE EVENT SUNDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 9AM—12N00N JEZZINE BARRACKS Disaster Ready Day is back in 2021 to help Townsville residents prepare for natural disasters. This free event will focus on educating the community on how to best keep themselves and their homes safe in the case of a disaster and provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to hear from disaster management experts. The community can find information on storm tide evacuation zones, learn about flood mapping, get important documents scanned, watch demonstrations from experts and much more!
https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community-support/ community-safety/disaster-management Another helpful website: https://www.getreadyqld.gov.au
Call your Local Group Leader to find out more on 0418 194 876 Council offers FREE MICROCHIPPING to registered pets once a month. The event takes place at the Animal Care & Adoption Centre.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! CALL 13 48 10
BOOK NOW!
Upcoming Dates: 17 Nov 15 Dec 9AM—2PM
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Properties selling off market! Plenty of genuine buyers. Are you feeling concerned about the wet season? Do you want to feel reassured before and/or after a severe weather event? A Community initiative is being established between Rollingstone SES, and The Rollingstone Community Association, to develop a “Register of Vulnerable Residents". What will being on the Vulnerable Resident’s register do for me? Regardless of your age/ family circumstances/ whether you are living alone or in a household /living with a disability/ or are new to the community – by registering your interest in the Vulnerable Resident’s register - you will be contacted a member of the Community Services above either by phone or in your own home to check to see you are doing ok before and/or after a weather event in the district. Assistance to complete a “What If” action plan to be ready should a weather event be threatening. Interested? Please complete the details below and return to either Chris at the RTC or Rollingstone SES. Call 47707855 for further information. All information collected during this activity will be maintained as private and confidential.
Name/s: _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: _______________________________Mob: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________Email: ________________________________________ Assistance Type: WHAT-IF PLANNING (please visit www.getreadyqld for online planning information)
WELFARE CHECK/S
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ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT LEO CLUB G’dayagain everyone, and an update of what your local Leos are doing to support Your Community for the rest of this year, starting with: -Sunday 14 November the Leos will be hosting a “Colour Run” from 4.00PM in conjunction with the Lions “Lap The Map for Diabetes” Walking the Oval event. All young people regardless of age in our community are welcome to come and join in the fun with the Leos that afternoon. Parents – suggest your young people wear old clothes and bring a towel – they will get “wet”! Registration at 4.00PM, with a Sausage Sizzle and cold drinks for sale on completion – expected about 5.00PM Saturday 20 November The Leos Club are visiting and joining with the new North Queensland Autism Leo Club in Townsville for an afternoon of Ten Pin Bowling, with a meal at Fasta Pasta as part of their Club Christmas breakup. Full details will be provided to Leos and Family. They will also conduct a
Community collection of food items and again distribute Christmas Hampers to needy Families for Christmas. Collection Boxes for non-perishable food items will again be placed at various collection points within the Community, and we encourage our wonderful Community Citizens to again support us this year. So Parents – if your child is about to turn 12 years of age or older, why not grab your friends and come along to see what our Leo Club is all about. Please do not hesitate to contact me! LEOs – Having Fun while doing small Acts of Kindness in and for their Community! Shirley Muller Assistant Leo Advisor Mobile 0407 114687: Email jsrellum@yahoo.com.au
ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. This month it’s timely to look at Lions work beyond the local involvement, particularly in the month of November as we have the ‘Lap the Map’ and I guess some people would be wondering what it’s all about. ‘Lap the Map’ is a National Lions Clubs Community Awareness Campaign to highlight Type 2 Diabetes, encourage involvement and promote healthy lifestyles. Here in Rollingstone we will conduct a day at Pace Park with a Colour Run project by our Leos ( junior LIons) on the outside of Pace Park. This is open to our youth of all ages. Adults will walk inside the tree line on the outside of Pace Park. Diabeties is a Lions International worldwide support program and a gold coin donation on Sunday 14th of November will go towards Lions Diabetes programs. Please consider joining in the fun. You will notice posters outlining the day and cards distributed around the Community to record your walking for our local ‘Lap the Map’ effort. Lions Australia have two other Diabetes programs that are worthy of bringing to your attention: Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
The Queensland and Northen NSW Lions Medical Research Foundation is currently supporting a researcher, Dr Olivia Holland, specialising in Gestational Diabetes. This is becoming a major concern with expectant mothers across many countries, including Australia. The Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, based in South Australia, train and place hearing dogs to assist the profoundly deaf for 40 years and now are developing a program for Medical Alert Dogs, specifically to assist Type 1 Diabetes sufferers. This has been a three year trial training 10-month-old Cocker Spaniel pups. The program is in advance to the first real life trial commencing over the next few months, with the expectation that all the legalities will be approved for this program to move forward. Should you like to know more about these two wonderful Lions Foundations, how you could assist as a ‘Friend of these Foundations’ or simply make a donation, bequest, or just gain futher information, give me a call on 0414808483 or email on john09255@gmail.com Our lions club wishes to thank those people who have collected ring tops for disabled children’s mobility equipment in Western Australia . We will cease this collection at the end of November as the return value of the ring tops is not profitable Regards John Holliday – Club Presiding Officer 18
BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G.Day All, We had a great time at our last BBQ Night - it was just so much fun, as usual. A few members were absent as they attended a Lions Club function. Sadly they missed our fun night. The food was tops, the BBQ cooks were Alan and Vanda and what a wonderful job they did. THANK YOU GUYS , the fish was cooked to perfection. As usual the desserts were fantastic. The ladies always amaze everybody with their delights. IT WAS LOVELY LADIES, THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH. We had a TRIVIA NIGHT which went very well. The winners were ‘THE BRUCE TEAM,’Mark, Kim and Bruce and they won with much excitement. There were some strange answers given! It was good to have new members join and we also welcomed some visitors. The lucky MEMBERS DRAW was won by Joy, it means a visit to LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD to collect lovely seafood. WELL DONE JOY. The raffle was won by our new member Kim. What a nice surprise for her first night and she was also on the winning team for Trivia. CONGRATS KIM YOU DID WELL. Our BBBALC Christmas party is on 12th December 2021 at the Hall. Cost is $15.00 per member and $20 per Guest (non member). We will do the catering ourselves and will be having cold meats, prawns, a variety of salads and desserts. There will also be bowls of punch, plus nibblies. There will be lucky door prizes, raffles and of course our Lucky Member Draw. Come dressed in your best Christmas outfits as you never know...you might even win a prize! We need to know numbers and to get your payment of $15 / $20 per person ASAP (hopefully at our November BBQ) for catering purposes for our Christmas party...so bring your money. We will discuss more at our November 14th BBQ If you would like to have some fun in your life come along and join our club. ALL WELCOME. Please phone Linda on 0499343573 for more information. Visitors are always welcome, meals are $10 per person children under 12 are free. Members are always free Our next BBQ is at The Community HALL on Sunday, 14th November from 5pm. See you all there for anther fun night. Stay safe and keep smiling. KINDEST REGARDS FROM YOUR COMMITTEE.
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FISHERMAN’S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB Our September BBQ was the last for the year held at The Landing,. The food was
courtesy bus is available for those who would like a drink without the risk of capture. amazing as usual. Members and children eat free. The meat tray raffle went well and will definitely be a Non-members $15 per person. This event is not a BYO regular next year. Congratulations to Moira Sharkey, winner event. Please email for further details. of our first meat tray raffle, hope you enjoyed it. fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Monthly voucher for biggest fish went to Bart Cummins. And I hear he had bragging rights on the boat, most fish caught, What kind of music should you listen to while fishing? mmm I wonder who he beat (Mal) Something CATCHY Regards, Irene The Hinchinbrook Presentation Night was a great success. The food was beautiful. Thank you Toomulla Fishing Club. Lucky door winner Peter Hall. Raffle winner Vickie Fischer. Well done guys ... enjoy the prawns from Loundes. Now for the winners of the competition between Toomulla and Balgal: Mother in-law 3.1kg Mal Dorey Coral Trout 4.5kg Cameron Love Golden Trout 8.2kg, Bart Cummings Angler of the Year with a Salmon 2.2kg, Craig Saxby Winner of the Year: Balgal Beach 309 Toomulla 307 A very close competition! See photos on back page…. The Lucinda trip is happening as this goes to print, Hawaiian Theme Night ... lots of grass skirts and coconuts.. hula dancing. Ok some fishing as well. Winners for the weekend fishing and best Hawaiian costume will be reported next month. Our Christmas night will be held on the 27th November at the Community Centre. Get your Christmas dress on ladies, and men a tie please (only joking) We will be having a DJ so dancing shoes on. This is a Member’s only night Get your membership in for next year, new members always welcome. The Market starts at 8am on the Esplanade, Balgal Beach 6th November http:s//www.facebook.com/ balgalbeachmarket Lots of stalls and grab some breakfast while you are there. How great was it having breakfast at our beautiful beach, listening to music courtesy of Diva at last month’s market. Fishing shirts... we have fishing shirts for sale. These need to be ordered, please email us for order form. The Stinger net will be in the water 1st November. Our regular monthly BBQ will start back at The Landing on January 28 always the last Friday of every month. A Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
FISHING REPORT: Giday Folks. Well another month in the year gone by and see Christmas stuff on the shelves at Woolies and Coles. Also some of the fishing tackle and sporting shops are starting to put out special Christmas deals, so save up your dollars and cents and buy your partner a new rig, which you won’t use of course! Good land based catches of Barra are being taken along the shore line at high tides with Mystic Sands area being very productive. Soft plastics and gold bomers being the go, however live bait is also producing good results. Morning and evening tides are the best times . All the creeks from Bluewater to Taylor’s Beach are producing good catches of Grunter. Mangrove Jack and Bream with Barra being landed at the mouths of these creeks. Average size crabs being caught in Rollingstone, Hencamp and Scrubby Creeks with the share farmers checking out your pots for you unless you keep an eye on them. Or do what some people are doing, starting to use dillies and working your line every 15 minutes or so. The wind has not been kind again this month so trips to the Islands and Reefs are few and far between. However if you managed to get out to Rattlesnake, Herald, Acheron Island areas their inner reefs are producing excellent Sweetlip and Coral Trout with incoming tides. Squid and Pilchards being the best bait. Good catches being reported by some boaties however limited time due to windy weather starting around 10am to 11am hindering the boating and fishing. Early morning catches being reported out from Rollingstone of Doggie, Grey and Spanish Mackeral using red and white lures and silver spoons trawled at around 4 to 5 knots. Well that is it for this month hopefully we might get a few more calm weather days prior to the start of the Wet Season and don’t forget the Barra Closure Season starts in November. Also put in a trip sheet with Townsville or Ingham Coast Guards plus let some one know when you are returning to port. You can leave your out of date flares and epirbs at the landing for safe disposal tight lines and safe boating. Regards Dickie 20
MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB INC What a wonderful place we live in! We are so lucky. Many thanks to the Golf is a hard game to play anytime but the challenge of only Mystic Sands Resort team for all their playing with 4 clubs in total on Saturday 16th Oct was support! something different and those who played really enjoyed themselves. Reg Geritz stole the show winning with 40 October was an awesome month with many visitors and stableford points. locals taking the opportunity to enjoy our lovely golf club. A big thankyou to our quiz Master Merle Dickenson for her October monthly medal winners were: awesome hosting of Trivia night 16th October. Div 1 Mens Our president Jason Flynn 73 won from Brett Along with some caravanners, the locals who came along Logan 74 really enjoyed themselves and were definitely challenged by Div 2 Mens James Mackin 72 won on a count back from some very tough questions throughout the night . Matthew Farlow 72 A total of 7 teams played with Rolly Robbers (our Great to see Jacqui Brown winning the ladies 76 from Anja Rollingstone Teachers group ) being winners on the night Devereaux 77 with 84 points. Captain Mr Bruce and wife Sharon led the Congratulations to everyone team with class. Our travellers were second with 77 points. Just one more opportunity on Saturday 6th November with It is great to see our local children are in very knowledgeable Medal on medallist over Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st being hands the holy grail. WHATS ON FOR NOVEMBER! Congratulations to all our men for representing the club in More Trivia! Save the Date for Saturday November X Division Pennants on the long weekend in October. An 13th 6:30 for 7pm start. Just $5 per player and another fun outstanding result, with both teams finishing second in their night guaranteed. HINT: It will be Australia themed groups. This was awesome considering 3 games were questions. Booking for tables of 6 at golf club. forfeited due to lack of players. Most players took several days (or even weeks ) to recover SAVE THE DATE: as playing 54 holes in two days really took a toll on their Presentation Night Saturday 4th December bodies. Annual General Meeting 5th December. Visiting players from Mt Isa, Hughenden and Lavarack really enjoyed their weekend and nothing to say except positive Till next time remember to hit them long and straight but vibes about our course and all it has to offer. Many have put most of all enjoy!!! Gurdie their hands up for next year’s competition already.
MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS REPORT: With the advent of Spring it is time for all lawn bowlers to get on the grass and enjoy the competition and fellowship at Mystic Sands. Thursday night is the place to start. Barefoot Bowls is for all beginners and novices as well as experienced bowlers. Just sign on by 5 30 for a 6pm start. Roll Up bowls supplied, followed by a Sausage Sizzle, all for $2. Mystic Sands bowlers have been travelling to Ingham Wednesdays and Sundays as well as competing at Silkwood and Townsville. Next month they will be competing at Tully for their 2 day Championships. Anybody wanting to learn or just try out it is free. Contact the Golf Club and make a time to suit you. An experienced coach is available. Every Thursday night, 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls - get active, get moving, get bowling! See you on the grass ...
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BALGAL BEACH- Drainage meeting Date set for 4th November 5.30-7pm at Community Hall. This is the follow up Meeting from the last time!!
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ROLLINGSTONE RSL Rollingstone RSL will conduct the end of year General Meeting on 06 November at Mystic Sands Golf Resort, commencing at 11.30 am followed by lunch for those in attendance. The business will include information on the RSL Queensland Annual General Meeting to be conducted in Brisbane on 8/9 December 2021. Members will have recently received the Notice of Meeting. The dates for the AGM are of course out of synch with our traditional governance activities but that is COVID for you. Our Meeting is the opportunity to inform the members of the business to be conducted and to have “your say”. REMEMBRANCE DAY- 11th November 2021 Our last service in 2021! A special one in that it is part of our remembering the anniversary of the ending of World War 1, it
is always a special service as we remember all who have served our country to maintain our freedom; it is a time to remember all of those who have given their lives in different conflicts or who have served our country in some way.
We will conduct the REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE at the Memorial at BALGAL BEACH as usual. Unfortunately, this year Rollingstone State School students will be attending swimming activities in Ingham and so will be absent on duty this year.
The Service commences at 10:40 am to coincide with the 11am 2 minutes silence. We will be supported by the RAAF from Townsville as a Catafalque Party as has become usual for our Remembrance Day services. They always look smart and drill well. Please be there if you can! and after at Mystic Sands Golf Resort, the home of Rollingstone RSL for lunch and fellowship. CHRISTMAS PARTY- this year to be held in November, date to be confirmed shortly. All RSL members and guests are most welcome. We have a number of people who support us with our raffles and Goose Club, and we would love you to join us if you can. We will follow our usual format. We meet from 6pm onwards, with dinner from 7pm. In the last couple of years we have found selling one raffle ticket with a number of draws throughout the evening has proved to be quite popular. It is an opportunity to meet fellow members in a convivial atmosphere. The Goose Club jackpotted last Friday night and a lucky couple won $800.00. The win was well received as they had recently paid a motza for a family members motor vehicle repairs. The Goose club restarts with a $200.00 jackpot and raffles are still available on Friday nights. See you at the club and at our REMEMBRANCE DAY Service. Ewan Cameron President Rollingstone RSL
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi Community The busiest term is well underway and the count down is on for Christmas. This year we reviewed our school values to update our behaviour policies and focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning. Each week a specific behaviour is taught and discussed under our three core values: We are Courageous We are United We are Responsible Students are awarded tokens when seen demonstrating these values or going above and beyond at school and in the community. These tokens are placed in our token tower and whole school celebrations are held when reaching a specific target. It was agreed upon that if student’s filled our tower token, then we would celebrate with a colour run. A huge thank you to the Rollingstone Lions and Leos for organising the colour run to celebrate all students exceeding our positive behaviour targets. Everyone had a colour blast for the afternoon and it was a great way of finishing Term 3.
Rollingstone State School. Taking Enrolments for 2022 for Prep to Year 6. Please come in for a visit or contact us on: admin@rollingstoness.eq.edu.au phone: 0747707313 Eligibility for enrolment in Prep for 2022: Child turning 5 before 30 June 2022
Rollingstone State School TAG Playgroup. Every Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 All kids below school age welcome Come and have a morning of fun with Miss Fitzy Please contact the school for further information Phone: 0747707313
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Colour Run fun Our School’s Azalea We are Courageous We are United We are Responsible
Some independent descriptive writing from Year 2
As pink and freckled as a soft marshmallow, the flower sits in the sun shining amongst a forest of lush green leaves, as smooth as a banana peel. The smell of the azalea is the smell of the dirt on a rainy day. Not a very nice smell at all! By Coby
Our School’s Amazing Playground People talking, screaming and laughing is all I can hear at lunch. But when it’s not lunch time, all I can hear is the wonderful wind whistling. When I touch the playground all I can feel is warm, loved metal. I can look around and see huge, lovely trees that are giants and the huge, rainbow playground standing as still as a tree. When I run around it I can hear my shoes grabbing onto the softfall. I can smell the clean air serenading me. It smells like nothing, but it still feels lovely. By Edie Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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Or the Rollingstone Community Office - 47707474 A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who supported our Annual Art will be made on Friday Night’s Dinner 22/10/21 Exhibition. Because of you, our Community, we have once again had a very successful weekend, where our artists got to We would like to invite any artists from Rollingstone show their works to the world, and some stunning works there and surrounding districts to join our team and were. This year we had some 3D work on display: Namely display your work with us next year. You don’t have works by Patricia Ross, Shirley Cattle and John Wimbus.
to be a ‘professional’ just enthusiastic and interested. People’s Choice Winner — Anne Walsh for her beautiful black and white ‘Afternoon Light’. Congratulations Anne! A presentation of the prize money, the majority of which was donated by our supporters, and a certificate and presentation
P.S. Our final Bubbles and Brushes Night will be 18/11/21. See the advertisement in this issue for details. Cheers from the A@RTeam
Balgal Coastal Vine Forest Walking Trail
Balgal Coastal Vine Forest Walking Trail Members of the Rollingstone & District Lions Club participated in a guided walk on Friday 22 nd October through a rare habitat found behind the beach at Balgal. The walking trail is being developed by Council and Biodiversity Australia through a state government funded ‘Reef Assist’ program. Townsville City Council was successful in obtaining this funding which has seen the employment of 5 teams of 5 persons undertaking environmental projects across the Townsville local government area. Council’s Senior Officer for Environmental Operations, Adam King explains; ‘the 1.2km loop trail is still under development and last weeks guided tour with a local plant expert, Greg Calvert and 16 Lions Club members and interested community members will help in fine tuning the trail’. Councillor Ryder and Adam King had previously met with community members in regard to ‘active bush walking’ opportunities in the area and this is the first step in providing those opportunities. Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
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3rd & 17th November FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
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NEW OWNERS OF BALGAL BEACH UNITS Peter and Selena are the new owners of the units in Balgal Beach. We welcome them to our community. Peter has provided a few words….
As the new owners of Balgal Beach Units we are delighted to be part of your community and have felt very welcomed by those we have met. We know what it's like to live in a small beachside town having both grown up in Airlie Beach. Balgal Beach reminds us of our hometown many decades ago and that is one of the many reasons we decided to make it our home. We have spent a lifetime working in hospitality and tourism and also have another small motel in Airlie Beach -' Airlie Court Units'. We would like to wish previous owners Roslyn & Terry all the very best and we thank them so much for their help, advice and continued support in the great product they have managed for so long. We can't wait to meet you around the traps and of course you are most welcome to drop in and see the changes we are making and say hello. Cheers Peter & Selena'
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Hello Readers, Quad bikes. Last year 24 people died nationwide as a direct result of using a quad bike. I cannot give you information on each case, but from the small amount I know, some will be use of alcohol/drugs prior to and or during operation, failing to wear helmets, inappropriate use or just bad luck. I do recall investigating a matter occurring on a cattle property where a large red kangaroo was so startled by one riding past it charged the quad and knocked off the rider. He knocked his head and died. True story, there were witnesses. Apart from those significant contributions to the national road toll there is also the amount of injuries requiring treatment at Hospitals. Again, I cannot tell you what people were doing on the time they were injured nor can I tell you what the injuries were, but these injuries were attributed to the use of a quad bike. Six (6) admissions to hospital nationally per day. Per day!! I guess the safety concerns of quads for the Australian Government were overwhelming and this forced the industry wide changes to legislation. You cannot buy OR sell a quad bike now unless is has a roll bar. Even those in the country NOW, these also cannot be bought or sold without a roll bar. All quads must be registered to use in National Parks, on our beaches roads and public lands. All users of quad bikes must hold a driving licence for a car. If you have a quad best to use it on private property if the land holder will permit you.
COVID 19. Good to see the borders are opening, I am personally looking forward to seeing family in the next few months that I have not seen for two years. In the event QPS members are called to your residence for any reason, we have received the double dose of Covid 19 vaccination. Firearms Licenses: Check your renewal date now. Get out of the chair and look at the expiry date NOW. Your renewal application must be in 3 months at least prior to the expiry date to be any chance of being renewed, if you miss the date it is going to cause you a lot of grief. All renewals are received on line. All new applications are received at Australia Post (participating stores). Closest to Rollingstone is Domain Central but there are heaps in Townsville Metro areas. Ingham Post office also receives applications. I know that Deeragun Post Office is not participating in this rollout. Driving licences, Registrations, Boat Licences, Trailer Registrations, DOG registrations – all have annual dates of expiry, please check them now. To all year 12 students graduating this year. Welcome to the workforce, you are going to love it!!! Tony Jacobs Officer in Charge Rollingstone Police
Paluma celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Community Hall Sunday, 24th October 2021
Paluma – our village in the mist https://paluma.org
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Paluma in the Spring is a great place to visit. Not only is it cooler than the lowland coastal plains, but our gardens are a delight with flowering bulbs and shrubs, including many plants from the more temperate climes. The mayflowers, azaleas and hippeastrums are at their best just now with many gardens filled with colourful blooms. Many Townsville residents and other visitors took the opportunity to enjoy the splendid spring weather at our last Community Market for 2021. Crowds filled the Community Hall to browse the stalls and the children's playground, shade shelters and BBQ's were filled with people enjoying the fresh mountain air. All stallholders reported brisk trade and the sausage sizzle was a sell out. From plants to pineapples, gems and jewels, coffee and cake - the Paluma Market had something for everyone. Many visitors stayed on to browse the local art studios (including pottery and glass art), enjoy lunch at the Rainforest Inn or take a walk in the cool rainforest. The warmer weather has meant our resident reptiles are on the move again. Red-bellied black snakes have been regular visitors to gardens and our amethystine pythons are active, often basking on the warm bitumen along Mt Spec Road at night. At the eastern end of the village there is a pesky and most persistent brown tree snake that is intent on invading homes and sheds. Just recently it decided to take up residence in my laundry. Best excuse I’ve had in a long while to avoid doing the washing! A band of dedicated volunteers has recently commenced work to upgrade the Rainforest Walking Track in the centre of the village. This short (580m) loop track commences opposite the Community Hall and ends at Mt Spec Road at the western end of the village. It winds its way through some stunning rainforest and it’s a great place to spot rainforest birds. A small band of volunteers began some erosion control and track stabilisation works by carting barrow loads of deco to degraded parts of this track. It’s hard work and there is a lot more to do, but already the track is looking great. We hope to get some more work done before the wet season arrives. Thanks go to Wilfred for organising the working bee and the materials to get this important task under way. The History Display in the Community Hall is held every Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm. Attendance fluctuates from week to week and can be anything from zero to 20 people. Lately, most visitors are from Queensland, but there have been some interstate visitors too. Most leave their caravans at Rollingstone to make the drive up the Range. The History Display will soon close for the wet season with the last opening on Tuesday 26 October. A much-anticipated event on the October calendar is the ceremonial morning tea to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of our Community Hall. This will be held on Sunday 24 October Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
at 10.30 am. The Community Hall is the hub of our little village and it is not only the location for many gatherings, socials, sports events and meetings, but it is the home of the Paluma Rural Fire Brigade and the Mt Spec State Emergency Service. We encourage everyone to attend the Morning Tea celebrations, and especially those members of our community who over the course of time have been instrumental in establishing, building and maintaining our beloved Hall. And there will be cake! Other upcoming events in the village include the Outer Limits Paluma Trail Run to be held on Sunday 31 October. Check the Outer Limits website for further information. On 6 November our own tribute to Halloween (better late than never) will return with the ‘Monsters and Mayhem on the Mountain Social’. Last year this was a very successful event and let’s face it, some people didn’t even have to dress up to look the part! A reminder that the Paluma Dam remains closed for TCC works to upgrade the spillway. The Dam Road and Camping Ground are closed for some 13 weeks until early December. More information on this work can be found on the TCC website. As I write, the skies darken with ominous-looking clouds and another storm looks to be rolling in over the mountains. The wet season is coming…! Michele Bird Our Community Hub at Paluma On Sunday 24th October the village of Paluma celebrated the 20th Anniversary of our Community Hall. A morning tea was held to mark this important occasion and was attended by some 50 people, including past and present residents. We were delighted to see the return of many past, long-time residents of Paluma whose families established and built the Community Hall. It was a great opportunity to acknowledge and thank these people and their extended families for their hard work in making the village what it is today. The gathering was joined by Councillor Margie Ryder, Nick Dametto (Member for Hinchinbrook), Helaine Gordon (Area Director, Townsville Rural Fire Service) and Lewis O’Rourke (SES Deputy Local Controller). Our many dedicated local and resident service volunteers from the Rural Fire Brigade and SES were also in attendance, since the Community Hall is the headquarters for both the Paluma RFB and the SES. Lynn Hyland provided a comprehensive history of the Hall and how it came to be in its present form. All of the speakers on the day spoke warmly about Paluma and what our little village means to them. The common theme was COMMUNITY. Our sense of community at Paluma is no better represented than in the walls of our Community Hall. Yesterday was a glowing example that the community spirit is alive and well in Paluma. We work together to get things done and when it matters, we are there for one another. With enough community spirit you can even build a Hall! The morning tea provided enough food to feed an army and the Hall was filled with lively chatter of days gone by and good things to come. Special thanks to the many volunteers who organised the event – you know who you are. Here’s to the next 20 years of celebrating community in our village hub. Michelle Bird Photos on facing page (30) 31
Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
Yabulu is now home to a Blue Tree Project Last month, we put the spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week, 9-17 October 2021. In light of this initiative, the Blue Tree Project thought it was time to start the conversation around mental health in Yabulu. The Blue Tree Project aims to encourage people to speak up when battling mental health concerns. By spreading the paint and spreading the message that it’s “OK not to be OK” the project aims to raise awareness around mental wellbeing and help reduce the stigma. It was an honour to be invited onsite to support the project and paint the tree at Yabulu. Thank you to the businesses and organisations that collaborated to make this happen. The Blue Tree Project at Yabulu is a joint project between Townsville StrongerCommunitiies Action Group and Queenland Police Service-Vulnerable Persons Unit. Also, big kudos to AJ’s Painting Townsville and Wattyl for their support and involvement. Now, as you drive along the Bruce Highway in Yabulu this massive blue tree stands out and is a reminder to ‘take time’ for the things that boost your mental health and wellbeing. It also encourages people to have a conversation with someone if you are having a ‘blue day’.
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
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Sue Von Wald ....................................0407 753 562
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Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855
President:
Bruce Smith ................................. 0407 157 515
Angie Barr..........................................0417 027 700
Secretary:
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
Email:…………….….fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com
Ann Martin ........................................0408 100 083
President:
Gavin Love................................... 0419 387 856
Phil Thompson………………………………..0412.416.027
Secretary:
Kim Love ..................................... 0419 387 856
All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816 Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin
Mystic Sands Golf Resort………………………………………..47707 355 Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm………………….47707 855
President:
Fax: …………………………………………………….. 47707 811
1st. V. President: Sarah Swan .................................. 0439 492 351
………………………………rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Secretary:
............................................................. TBA
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153
Treasurer:
Wilfred Karnoll ................................. 47788 441
ROLLY RAG
Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com
RTC
E-mail:
E-mail:
……………………………..rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Rollingstone RSL
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
President:
Police
Jamie Oliver................................. 0408 710 030
Ewan Cameron ............................ 0417 719 043
Email: ..................................... secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au
OIC:
Sgt Anthony Jacobs;
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
2IC:
Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall
President:
POLICE LINK
................................................................... 131444
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
EMERGENCY
......................................................................... 000
President:
Wendy Clark ................................ 0418 654 242
CRIMESTOPPERS
..........................................................1800 333 000
Secretary:
Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861
John Holliday ............................... 0414 808 483
Rural Fire Brigade
Toomulla Community Association
Rollingstone
Raymond Pace.............. 47707 285 / 0427 116 604
President:
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt ...........................................0407 634 361
Animal Contact Numbers
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813
Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130
Rhonda Schwarz ............................... 47707 813
S.E.S.
Animal Ambulance (after hours) ..................................... 47745 130
Emergency - Flood or Storm..................................................... 13 2500
RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714
HQ
…………………………………………………………… 47707 589
Straying Stock.................................................................. 47738 411
Group Leader
Rob Wilson……………………………………..0418 194 876
National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399
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
Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ......... 47707 855
Principal:
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
POST OFFICE
FRESH COFFEE
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
NEED HARDWARE?
Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
Rosco & Olga Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
Barbeque Sausages Lean Mince Rump Steak Rosco’s famous ham off the bone 34
NOVEMBER 2021 Sunday
Monday
1 TCC Coastal Management works, Mystic Sands for 2 wks Stinger Net in water 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC 7 8 7.30am 9am Mass at Hall Line dancing at Hall 8am-3pm Market Bus trip
12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making 9.30Aquarobics at workshop in Lions Den Rollingstone 11.30am Resort MOBILE LIBRARY 11am-1pm 4.30-5.30pm Paluma Historic Photos @ Paluma Your Pace or Mine Community Hall Walking Group
4 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am-1pm Hearing Australia 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup & Food Relief at Hall 5.30—7pm Drainage meeting @ Community Hall
5 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort
9 9am-11.30am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 9.30Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort 9.30am Grief & Loss Peer Support Group 11am-1pm Paluma Historic Photos @ Paluma Community Hall 5.30 Lions Business Meeting
11 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup & Food relief at Hall 11am Remembrance Day at Cenotaph 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls & Mystic Sands Golf Resort
12 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort
13 12.30pm BINGO AT THE HALL
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
6.30pm Trivia Night @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
20 Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach Medical Centre
2 9am-11.30am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS
10 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making workshop in Lions Den 4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
14 15 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing @ Hall 4pm Lions Map 12.30 the Lap and Cards @ Hall Leos Colour Run & 7 pm AA Meeting at sausage RTC sizzle @ Oval 5pm BBB@LC BBQ @ Community Hall
16 9am-11.30am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS
17 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making 9.30Aquarobics at workshop in Lions Den Rollingstone 11.30 Resort MOBILE LIBRARY 11am-1pm 4.30-5.30pm Paluma Historic Photos @ Paluma Your Pace or Mine Community Hall Walking Group 1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall
18 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am VET at Hall 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup & Food Relief at Hall 7pm Bubbles & Brushes @ Community Hall 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls & Mystic Sands Golf Resort
19 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort
21 22 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing @ Hall
23 9am-11.30am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 9.30Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort 11am-1pm Paluma Historic Photos @ Paluma Community Hall 2pm Boardgames @ Hall 5.30 Lions Dinner Meeting
25 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
26 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort
12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
28 29 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing @ Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC Rollingstone Rag, November 2021
24 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making workshop in Lions Den 4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup & Food Relief at Hall 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls & Mystic Sands Golf Resort
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
Saturday
6 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9-12noon Op Shop 11.30am RSL end of year General Meeting
9-12noon Op Shop
9-12noon Op Shop
27 9-12noon Op Shop 6.00pm FLF&SC CHRISTMAS BREAK UP @ COMMUNITY HALL
30 9am-11.30am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 9.30Aquarobics at Rollingstone Resort 35
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Mystic Sands Golf Club Trivia Night
Mystic Sands Golf Club Mens Pennant Team
Music at the Markets
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Hinchinbrook Presentation Night Fishermans Landing and Toomulla Fishing Clubs
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