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NOVEMBER 2020 COVER: Peter Taylor, Pace Road, looking up to Mt Halifax . 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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Rainfall for October Year to Date Wet Days
Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 2020 5.1mm 1235.1mm 4
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES
The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access ............................ $2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers. Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided ....................................... .10¢ / page A4 Double Sided ..................................... .20¢ / page A4 50 or more off 1 original .................... .05¢ / page A3 Single Sided ....................................... .20¢ / page A3 Double Sided ..................................... .40¢ / page A3 50 or more off 1 original .................... .10¢ / page Colour Photocopying A3 or A4 ............... .50¢ / page Printing from Computer Black & White ......................................... .20¢ / page Colour ............................................ $1 / page Scanning & Printing (B&W). ............................... .50¢ / page Fax
First page ...................................$1.10 incl. GST) Consecutive pages ........................... $0.55incl. GST)
Laminating
Business Card ............................. .50¢ A4 ............................ $1.10 (incl. GST) A3 ............................ $2.20 (incl. GST)
Room Hire
1/2 Day .........................$20 incl. GST) Evening ....................... $20 (incl. GST)
Important document scanning
Tables ........... $5.50 each Chairs................................................... $0.55 each Eskies ................................................. $11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ......... $55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ....... $15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures
Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions.................................... $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff. For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
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CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your door, call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.
At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning and Night 9-11.30am only $2.50 & 7-9pm only $2.00
It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled.
This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time! For further info
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
contact Chris on 47707855
Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris or Mark at the RTC.
Vale David James Reedman late of Reedman’s Electrical, 30 Salamander Street Bluewater. 4818 10.04.1949 - 13. 07 2020. David’s funeral service was held at Morleys Chapel 11am 20th July 2020. David is sadly missed by his wife Reverend Christine Reedman his three adult children and his grandchildren, his siblings and wider family and friends. His family wish to thank the local community for their support of Reedman’s Electrical for the past 10 years. Be assured that David appreciated your support and loved working for you all. Reverend Christine Reedman, Lucinda, Stephen, Juanita and families.
Council kerbside rubbish collection See page 26 for details
Remembrance Day 11 November at 10.40 Balgal Beach Cenotaph See page 30 for further de-
BALGAL BEACH MARKET SATURDAY 7th November 2020 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
Local Electrician David Cohalan 0437347316
TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres
TOOMULLA
Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
BLUEWATER
Saturday & Sunday 7.30am - 4.30pm
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/
See pages 16 & 17 for further details
Jeremy at JPD Painting 0424 190 575
PREPARE FOR CYCLONE SEASON NOW Visit council website
https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/communitysupport/community-safety/disastermanagement/before-a-disaster/prepare-youremergency-kit for up to date information regarding preparing for cyclone season.
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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
Number
All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
000
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
1800 738 541
Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
13 12 33
Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
13 48 10
Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
13 16 70
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
1800 808 526 (07) 4774 5111
Telstra
13 22 03
Optus
13 13 44
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
BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: John Pace: 4770 7348 As it warms up, the snakes come out. Please keep a sharp eye out for them, especially when you are walking your dog near long grass or even taken your family and pets to the park.. If you happen to see a snake, please do not attempt to move it, kill it or go near it, and remember to NOT PANIC! Most snakes will not deliberately move towards you unless it is provoked. Try to back away slowly from the snake but keep your eye on it. For snake removal contact your local snake handler Trish on 0413 066 535. f you or your pet are bitten seek medical attention immediately. Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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Hi, it is that time of year when it is drying or rather dried out. This in turn brings all animals into closer proximity to human primates. The wild life phone has been running hot with calls about all animals. Birds in particular are tricky ones as a lot of time they do not have to come into care if they can be safely put close to the nest or into a make shift nest where the parent can feed. Fledgling are learning to fly so spend time on the ground. They are not hurt, just bomb diving. Kangaroos and wallabies are coming in closer for water and green grass as there is not enough food out in the bush for them with the dry. It is wonderful that caring folk put out clean water for them as they need to drink a lot, like us in the heat. Supplement food can be offered in the likes of Rhodes grass and macropod pellets but this is totally an individual thing and only in the dry. Residents in Toomulla feed their local mob and this way they have a lovely healthy mob there. We need to be aware of dogs, they are a huge menace to our mac population. We went to one such attacked large kangaroo yesterday. We tried to save him but no luck. The problem here is we know whose dogs are constantly attacking the animals but until we get physical proof they are free to continue. It is illegal to
a. Have dogs roaming unleashed. b. To allow them to hunt other animals. Native animals are alike and they do not attack unless, trapped, cornered, threatened or terrified for their life. They are a fight or flight and way prefer to flight. Snakes will not attack unless provoked, no animal willingly attacks another except the human primate. It is about time human primates thought past themselves. Gaye Lovell WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH AND SURROUNDS GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES, KANGAROOS and BIRDS…… 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS……0402 084 588 Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
Do you have a myGov account? You can access Government Departments online, such as Centrelink, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, ATO, Redress and many more. Log on to the following website for more information: www.my.Gov.au This information has been obtained from the myGov website.
How do I set up myGov? 1. Step1: create an account. Go to myGov and select Create an account on the homepage. 2. Step 2: agree to terms of use. Read the Terms of use. ... 3. Step 3: enter an email address. ... 4. Step 4: enter your mobile number. ... 5. Step 5: create password. ... 6. Step 6: create secret questions. ... 7. Step 7: use your myGov account. While your are on the myGov website, check out if the myGov app is suitable for you too. myGovID is your digital identity which makes it easier to prove who you are online - it's like the 100 point ID check but on your smart device. Use your myGovID to log in to selected government online services. 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 2020
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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MEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES It can be challenging sometimes to find support for men, so please see the below list that I have compiled. All of the below should be able to be accessed from anywhere in Queensland. Though this is not an exhaustive list, it is quite extensive. As always, if there is any specific information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get into contact. Supports for Young Men Headspace (1800 650 890) offer free online and telephone services that support young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families. Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) offer free online and telephone counselling specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Mentoring Men (1300 583 925) is a registered Australian charity providing life mentoring programs for adult men in the community. Men are paired with a mentor and have regular opportunities to talk to them and learn about life. Men are encouraged to sign up to the program at mentoringmen.org.au. Men as Carers Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) work to improve the health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security of carers and to ensure that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government. SANE (1800 18 7263) offer phone, online counselling and peer support for people living with complex mental health issues and the people who care about them. Lines are open Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm. SANE offer a friends, family and carers forum at saneforums.org. Young Carers Network support people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Family Drug Support (1300 368 186) is a free, national, 24 hour service for families dealing with drug and alcohol. Support is available via telephone, support groups (only online available in Townsville at http:// www.fdsonline.org.au/), education programs, counselling and bereavement services. Men as Parents ParentLine (parentline.com.au) has great resources for parenting across the ages. They also have a phone line available from 8am to 10pm seven days a week on 1300 30 1300.
anxiety, depression, OCD, divorce or separation and grief and loss. Victims Counselling and Support Services has a 24 hour appointment making, information and telephone referrals line. The number is 1300 139 703 and people are able to access this if they have experienced or witnessed a violent crime. Callers don’t need to have reported their crime to receive support. This service is available for ages 6+. Brother to Brother is the first 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal men throughout COVID19. The crisis number is 1800 435 799, and although the organisation is based in Victoria, they will receive calls from any Aboriginal men in Australia who need help. This line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including elders to promote a culturally-safe service. Below are some links to further information. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-29/brother-to-brother-helplinesupports-aboriginal-men-in-pandemic/12501892 https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/ CLAN (1800 008 774) is open to any person who grew up in a orphanages, children’s homes, missions and foster care in Australia and New Zealand or whose parents or other family members had this experience. This service offers free counselling, support in getting state files and records, helping locate lost family members and friends, assistance with redress applications, and support with Centrelink, housing departments, police and courts. First Light (firstlight.org.au) connects young widowed people from all backgrounds and relationship structures to resources, programs and a community that will support them through the overwhelming task of rebuilding their world after the loss of the life they knew and the future they’d planned for. SANDS (sands.org.au) is a miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support group. It provides 24 hour support on 1300 072 637 Open Arms (1800 011 046) offer a 24hr crisis support line as well as face-toface and online counselling for anyone who has serviced in the Australian Defence Force, their partners and their children (including adult children). That means that if your parent or partner have served in the Defence Force, you are able to access counselling and support. Facebook Supports Dads in Distress Support Services Direct Advice 4 Dads – Support for expecting, new dads and dads with toddlers. Website also available that offers practical advice and tips by dads for dads. Who’s Your Daddy? – Townsville based support group for new fathers.
DadStuff (supportforfathers.com.au) offers free webinars for dads and father-figures. Sessions run monthly from August to December 2020. The website also has resources and a professional toolkit.
Mobile Apps
Men and Relationships
Watch Over Me is similar to the bSafe app where you can track your location for a period of time until you reach your intended destination. If you don’t confirm your safety by the time allocated, the app contacts your designated friends with your GPS location. Shaking the phone can also trigger an alert.
Parents Beyond Breakup (1300 853 437) is a charity that supports parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and separation (from their former partner and/or from their children). Dads in Distress offers free help for separated dads through a helpline Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, 24/7 online chats, email (helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup.com), online support meetings, and through Facebook messenger.
Beyondnow is a suicide safety planning app. Convenient and confidential, this app puts your safety plan in your pocket so you can access and edit it at any time.
Living Well is specifically designed to assist men who have been sexually abused in childhood and is designed to complement, not replace, the work of a qualified health professional.
1800RESPECT is a 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of DFV or sexual assault.
Daddy Up is an app for expecting fathers. It is described as a man’s field guide to pregnancy with wise words from seasoned dads.
Mind Spot (1800 61 44 34) is Australia’s only free therapist-guided digital mental health clinic. They provide information about mental health, online assessments, and online treatment to adults with anxiety, stress, depression and chronic pain. This service is for 18+.
How to Cook Everything is an all inclusive cooking app with over 2,000 recipes with how to illustrations. Great for men who don’t know their way around the kitchen but want to.
Quick Tips for New Dads is the ultimate survival guide for new dads, made Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) from No to Violence offers assistance, by dads. It includes quick, practical advice to help you become a great dad. information and counselling to help men who use family violence. ChoreMonster is a parent and child app that allows you to create a list of Mental Health Support (Including Phone and Online) chores for your kids to complete with a list of rewards. The interface is MensLine (1300 78 99 78) offers online, video and phone counselling. It also geared toward kids aged 4 to 12, but it should be able to work for older kids too. When the kids complete a chore, they submit it for review and receive has resources on their website (mensline.org.au) for relationships, fathers, points toward their rewards. mental health, and family violence.
eCouch (ecouch.anu.edu.au) is a self-help, self-paced program that includes exercises, workbooks and information about emotional experiences like Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services
Mon
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Balgal Beach residents with dental emergencies can see us at our practice at
General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Zakia Sultana Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch
MYTOOTHDOCTOR
Call from 8am to book Bulk billing and Private Appointments
Townsville Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry Located at Bushland Beach Medical Centre 367 Mt Low Parkway Bushland Beach Tel no. 4775 5754 / Mobile 0427298698
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Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Free Movement Physio – Zachary Park DIETITIAN - Fuel Your Life – Liam Plumridge PATHOLOGY collection - Wednesday mornings 8.30-12noon
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399
8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12pm Saturday
FREE Blood Pressure Checks
*Hire Equipment
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies
Blister Packaging for your medicines
*Full Prescription Service
*Delivery available for those in need
*Ear Piercing
*Faulding Vitamins
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available
Diabetes Checklist Hyperglycemia VS Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia (High)
Blood Sugar Levels
When Blood Sugar levels are too HIGH Usually slow onset, with ill health up to a few days before Insufficient insulin, Excessive food consumption, infection or digestive upsets Headaches/ Migraines, Blurry Vission, Extreme Thirst, Frequent Urination, Dry mouth/Skin Drowsiness, Exhaustion, Stomach Pain
Usually greater than 15.0
What is this?
Onset
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Blood Glucose Level
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Hypoglycemia (Low) When Blood Sugar levels are too LOW Usually rapid with good health previously
Too much Insulin, little or no food, Unexpected exercise, Tummy upsets Sweating/Shaking, Changes in Mood (Nervousness or Irritability), Dizziness, Tiredness and paleness, Feeling weak, Hungry, Numbness or tingling around the lips and fingers, Confused Tearful/Crying Usually less than 4.0
If the patient is DROWSY, is unable to SWALLOW or is UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE ANY FOOD OR DRINK BY MOUTH. GET EMERGENCY HELP. CALL 000 If the patient is experiencing any of the listed Signs and Symptoms (see table to the left) please SEEK Medical Attention. Emergency Action for Hypoglycemia (Low Sugar) Never leave the person alone. Step 1. Give one serve of easily absorbed, fast acting carbohydrate eg 5-8 GlucoJels (Jelly Beans) ½ a regular can of soft Drink ½ cup of fruit juice 3 tsp of honey, jam or sugar Monitor Blood Glocose level in 10-15 minutes – if levels are not above 4mmol/L repeat step 1, if levels are above 4mmol/L continue to step 2. Step 2. Give one serve of long acting carbohydrate eg a slice of bread 1 piece of fruit 1 tub of low fat yoghurt Check Blood Glucose Levels again during the next 1-2 hours There are programs available to help with the cost to manage your Diabetes. Come in and see us about trade in deals on your machines if they are over 4-5 years old. Any questions, please contact your Local Pharmacy Team: Frank, Bec and Kristie 11
NEWS
This past month, we lost Susan Wallace (nee Dunnett). Susan was a very special lady - sweet, quiet: “sugar and spice and all things nice”. She and the family have lived locally for many years and we’ll miss her, very much. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Tony, Lisa, Jason and Katey. Vale Sue. And Narelle Wallace (no relation to Sue) has had a very bad time, health-wise, of it lately. However, she is now on the road to recovery and feeling a lot better, she tells us. Deb Calder has had treatment on her back (spine) and although out of action until the healing is evident and the pain subsides, she’s starting to feel pretty much human again. Some unpleasant news – Michelle Dorrington, who lives locally, has been hit by a car while walking her little dog in Townsville. Michelle is in hospital, very badly damaged, and her puppy has died. All in all, an extremely sad event and we can only wish for Michelle a quick and easy recovery. And for some good news………Graeme Wegert got married during October! Graeme has lived locally all his life and we’re so thrilled to hear of his good fortune. We offer our congratulations and wish him and his new wife a wonderful life together. Gavin & Kim Love welcomed a new baby grandson and what a bonza-lookin’ little man he is too. Goodonya Luther and best wishes all round. •
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I’m sorry there’s not more Community Centre news, but there’s not a lot presently happening, so we’ve been concentrating on admin work and some jobs that get left behind in our weekly business, and eternally waiting for construction to start on something. One day, it’ll be a fait accompli at which we’ll all loudly cheer and breathe a sigh of relief.
‘The truth is not monolithic … it is informed by our belief systems.’ And, here is something you might like to try. I don’t know anyone who didn’t like it:
SIZZLER BREAD: INGREDIENTS —Thick sliced white bread — Butter (at room temperature) or margarine — Can of Kraft Parmesan Cheese
METHOD 1. Combine equal amounts of butter or margarine with parmesan and mix to create a paste. So, our Chrissie has been on holidays and life has been a 2. Using a knife, spread the parmesan and butter/margarine bit different at the Community Centre, but we’re coping paste on one side of your bread. well and life goes on. Just so long as she’s having a relax- 3. Pan-fry the bread paste-side down in a frying pan over a ing time with lots of sleep-ins. medium heat and place a lid or flat plate over the bread so it No Christmas Carols this year, but we’re promoting a can steam while cooking. Cook until golden brown and serve. Home Christmas Lights Decorating Competition and Margie Ryder is sponsoring the First Prize of $100 and (news.com.au website) Consolation Prize of $50. We’ll run the buses if the Live well, love much, laugh often demand is there, free-of-charge. Santa will be at the Community Centre for photos and we’ll give the kids a “Sancho Panza”. little treat. Hoping the community supports this initiative. We used to do it years ago and it was extremely popular then, so we’re hoping it will be again. (See pages 16 & 17 for more information). Still pursuing our projects at the Community Centre which seem to be constantly tied up in red tape and have been on our books ad infinitum. Maybe one day we’ll see them all come to fruition. PLEASE observe COVID requirements when using the Community Centre facilities: sign in, sanitise your hands, practice social distancing. I attended a function in the big Hall recently and social distancing was completely ignored. Not good enough, really!
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The Action Group, along with many residents, are pleased with We welcome community the recent reduction of vehicular traffic on the beach. members wishing to join our Action Group, please contact This reduction has occurred as result of active policing from Max Agnew on 0409689320 for Sgt TJ and Brendon, the support of local State member, Nick further information. Dametto and Division 1 Councillor, Margie Ryder. Going forward, the action group intends to develop strategies that “Working towards making will result in the management of safe recreational beach zones Queensland's beaches safe and within our community and along the Queensland Coastline. sustainable places for all to enjoy” To achieve our aim we require statewide legislative changes and the Balgal Beach Action Group needs to be involved with Max Agnew, Chairperson other Community Groups. It is the group’s intention to reach out to other organisations along the Queensland coastline who share the same objective. Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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The sight of a red-bellied black snake sunning itself on my front lawn recently, was a timely reminder that the warmer weather of Spring is also breeding time for snakes. Many snakes will now be out on the hunt for a mate and may travel some way out of their own territory in this quest. Several residents here have reported seeing snakes and only a few days ago, a decent-sized Amethystine python was photographed in the village as it slithered its way across Mount Spec Road, with a large bulge in its belly: evidence of a hearty lunch. Turkey perhaps? A greater number of snake species inhabit the coastal plains than live here in Paluma, so it is a time to be cautious. Gardeners especially, please make sure you give any snoozing snakes a warning of your approach before you begin work.
Paluma residents have become accustomed to hearing the distant rumbling of heavy machinery as work progresses throughout the night on restoration and repair work to Mount Spec Road. Work is carried out at night, under floodlights, with the road closed to all traffic between 6 pm and 6 am, (7 pm to 7 am Fridays). During the day, the massive machines rest in compounds in the car-park areas at McClelland’s Lookout. The complex project is expected to be completed at the end of the year. Coming social events will be ‘Dinner Under the Stars’ at
5.30 on 31st October at the Outer Limits Adventure Centre. Bookings may be made at www.outerlimitsadventure.com.au st
This will be followed by the ‘Trail Run’ on 1 November. Runs will be around the village tracks and include creek crossings and rainforest trails. There are three categories: 6 km, 10 km and 20 km, with the first run to start at 7.30 am. A Food and Coffee cart will provide breakfast
Photo: Jennie Robinson
Traditionally held in July each year, the popular Paluma Push was delayed this year due to Covid 19 restrictions. However, to the relief of the many prospective participants and blessed with perfect weather for the day, the event was held on 11th October. As usual, Paluma was bustling over that weekend with 450 riders, bicycles and support crews. Residents and friends provided a huge volunteer network with checkpoints stationed along the route to provide drinks and first aid. Re-routing sections of the 75 km course provided extra challenges to the cyclists as they had to negotiate creek beds, steep inclines and rough cattle tracks. No serious injuries were reported but some of the bikes looked the worse for wear.
On 7th November, at 6 pm a ‘Monsters and Mayhem
on the Hill’ will be held: a celebration of Walpurgis Night and/or Halloween. This event will be at the Community Hall and everyone is urged to come suitably attired or disguised and to bring a plate to share. Please look at the Paluma website, www.Paluma.org for information about events, bush-walks and other general Information.
Another significant event in the Paluma calendar, is the (almost) Look after one another and keep well. Colwyn Campbell annual firing of Len Cook’s anagama kiln. This great kiln climbs the slope of his front garden. Inside, tiered shelves hold vessels Len has made throughout the previous twelve months. Firing the kiln is a massive undertaking, the fire being stoked by Len and a small team of willing helpers over four or five days with great care to maintain correct temperatures over this period. Once optimum temperature is reached, the kiln is closed, sealed and left for another four or five days to cool. Glazes on the beautiful wares are formed by wood ash and vary depending upon where the vessel was located in the kiln and the kind of timber burnt, so every vessel is truly unique. This year’s firing was held from 19th to 23rd October. Len Cook’s anagama kiln Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G.Day All. Our last BBQ night was really a good test of brain power; we had a Trivia Quiz Night which had everyone putting on their thinking caps. So easy when you know the answers! It was enjoyed by all. The winning team was Steve, Kym and Riley. They got the GOLD. Well done guys. As always the food was tops thanks to the cooks and our lovely ladies who prepare such scrumptious, tasty desserts. Peter Cahill was the lucky winner of our Lound’s fresh seafood raffle. GOOD ON YA PETER. Col Cattle won the lucky members draw and got very excited. CONGRATULATIONS COL, COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A NICER BLOKE.
Michelle getting ready to serve dessert
Our Rob Thompson has not been well. Linda and Dave Birse have not been well either. Our thoughts and get well wishes are with you all. Next month on Sunday 8th November, we are having our Club’s Christmas Party at the Golf Club. 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Lucky door prize and prize for the best dressed Christmas outfit, male and female. So get the costumes out. Should be exciting. This event is now fully booked. It should be a great night and SANTA WILL BE THERE TOO. Ho.Ho.Ho. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OUR MEMBERS DRESSED IN THEIR CHRISTMAS FINERY! Kindest regards from your Committee. Stay well and be happy always.
BABZ AQUA GROUP Another month has passed and the joints are getting creakier! At the time of writing, the Queensland Government Health Regulations have still not been amended to allow the Rollingstone Beach Resort to open to day visitors.
SPLASH. FUN. FITNESS
A get together (socially distanced and COVID regulated of course) was held at the Landing Park with over 20 attending.
Many laughs and commiserations over our loss of flexibility and for some, a slight increase on the weight scale numbers Getting back in the water will help shed those COVID kilos! Stay safe, stay positive and hopefully we will be wet soon.
No splashing etc, but we are remaining positive it will be soon! Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. G’day Rollingstone, We have had a reasonably quiet month in terms of events. However, a number of our members have been involved with odd jobs throughout the community, this support will be getting more frequent, coming to the cyclone season. Those of you who have large throw-away items can place them on your kerbside and ring council for a pickup. (see page 26 for more information. Ed)
Total combined kilometres walked will be added to other Australian Lion’s communities participating in Lap the Map, to collectively walk the distance around the circumference of Australia and its major islands. Local health and fitness groups are supporting the walks and some are assisting with fund raising for research, resources and support for those with diabetes. There will be a 2 person Ambrose “wear blue for diabetes” charity golf day at Mystic Sands Resort on Sunday morning 8th November.. Diabetes is a Lion’s Pillar of SerIt is essential that we all think about pre-cyclone clean up, and vice and 14th November is World Dianot leave it till the last minute, if anyone needs a hand in placing betes Day. heavy items on the kerb give me a ring. Our next Darts Night will be on Saturday 14th November commencing at 5.30 pm .Register with Natalie for bus pickup on 04 0870 8040. Hope to see you there.
Rollingstone & District Lions Club Project HEALTHY LIFESTYLE in our COMMUNITY
Our community is walking more than usual in support of “Walk for Diabetes in October” to improve health and fitness and to raise awareness of the risks of diabetes.
Hope this finds you all well, remember to keep the social distancing and stay safe. Dowie 04 1239 6450
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Walk ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB
G’day Rollingstone. Firstly this month we would like to congratulate two of our Leos - Taylah McMahon (Leo Club Secretary) and Jasmine Burstow for their selection to represent their School at the All Schools Touch Football Carnival in Brisbane. A great Team Building exercise and opportunity for these young ladies. Well done both of you! And as reported in last month’s Rolly Rag, the Leos and School Junior Leos Election Day Carwash is being held on Saturday 31st October at the back of Roscos. Thank you Rosco, we really appreciate your support! Details are:
8.00AM till 11.30 $10 per car, $15 for 4WD Adult Supervision at all times Proceeds to School Chaplaincy Fund Please – bring your car down when you come to vote, and watch our Leos and Junior Leos have a great time getting wet – and washing your car! We really appreciate your support! As we head towards the end of the year our Leos, together with the Junior Leos will again be conducting a “Food Drive” of non – perishable items so that they can deliver Food Hampers to needy local Families just in front of Christmas. Details of where Collection Boxes will be located will be in next months report. Want to get involved and join in the fun with our Rolly Leos right here in our beautiful community, then talk to Leo President Morgan, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687 Leos – Try it, You’ll Like it! Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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One on one meetings planned for between 3pm and 6pm on 11th November at the Rollingstone Community Centre
No bookings required just drop in for a catch up or chat, or feel free to book in a time .
Pace Road restabilisation works were completed recently. This project was funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and delivered in partnership with Council. The DRFA program provides disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration to help communities recovery from the effects of a natural disaster
Office of Nick Dametto MP P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 | Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
ROLLINGSTONE PLENTY TO OFFER VISITORS
We can capitalise on this opportunity to promote the region at this time of year. Social media is a powerful tool and when used effectively, can really give local businesses—and communities like Rollingstone—a boost. On another note, I’d like to thank Rollingstone and District Lions Club president Ian Dow for inviting me to a club dinner in late September. It was great to have an opportunity to not only address the club, but hear about the good work Lions is doing locally. Like so many of our community-focused organisations, Lions members are a great example of people who put service before self and I look forward to working with them more over the next term of parliament.
As we rapidly approach the end of the year, the Rollingstone area can expect to see a bump in visitors keen to explore what the area has to offer. With great accommodation and activities at venues like Rollingstone Beach Front Resort and nearby Mystic Sands Golf Resort, visitors will be spoiled for choice as they explore our gorgeous local beaches. Tourism is an exciting industry that Hinchinbrook needs to embrace in order to diversify our economy. Rollingstone can play a key part in that, offering a central connection between the rainforests of Paluma, Wallaman, the Palm Island Group and the Great Barrrier Reef which is on our doorstep. Take care—Nick Dametto MP, Member for Hinchinbrook Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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Welcome to the November Edition of The Fishing Club Rolly Rag We also had The Kids Classic Fishing Competition. Outstanding Report. What a fantastic and busy month we have had since our effort by all the 45 entrants. There were plenty of fish entered, last report. one young chap was able to snare 10 fish! Lots of happy faces when they received their awards. Congratulations to all the The Hinchinbrook Challenge Presentation Night was well winners. Thank you to Nick Dametto MP, Councillor Margie attended by both The Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Ryder and Lynne Prytherch for presenting our anglers with the Club and the Toomulla Fishing Clubs. Thank you Nick Dametto, prizes. (see photos page 32 and back page) MP, for assisting with the presentation of the Awards. Also a huge Thank You to all of the members that helped on the night. The Market was held on the same day as the Kids Classic. We had lots of new stalls and plenty of people around to buy their Congratulations to our worthy winners: wares. The team at the Club’s Breakfast were run off their feet all morning. Come and join us for our next Balgal Beach Market Senior Male Finalist: Peter Hall (The Fishermans Landing Fishing on 7th November down at The Esplanade. and Social Club) Our next event will be the Lucinda Weekend Away (closed Senior Female Finalist: Debbie Wellington (Toomulla Fishing member event) on 30th October to 1st November. We are all Club) looking forward to lots of frivolity and mayhem. Photos for evidence sake in Decembers report. Junior Finalist: May Dale (The Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club) The new Monthly Fishing Competition rules are now in full Most Meritorious Fish: Dan Dale (The Fishermans Landing swing. If you have not yet had the opportunity to review the Fishing and Social Club) rules please let a committee member know. Get out there and catch some fish! And the winning team: TOOMULLA FISHING CLUB
It is Important to remember some closures are happening at the moment: The East Coast Barramundi closure is from 1 November to 31 January. The Tropical Rocklobster closure is from 1 October to 31 December. Coral Reef fin fish 12 November 2020 to 16 November 2020
Well done everyone that entered.
Further information regarding closures head to: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/ For more information regarding our club please contact Graham 0428 416 060 or email fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Tight lines and Stay Safe Regards- Lovey x
1st Saturday of every month!
Save the Date!
BALGAL BEACH MARKET
7 November
8am to 1pm
5 December
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Hello Rag Readers,
Crime – as we move towards Christmas it’s a timely reminder to start considering your home security. Do you lock your doors? Do you hide your car keys? There will be more people out and about looking for fun things to do and traditionally this is the time where property offences reach another level. Locking up is a very simple way to stop yourself becoming a victim.
Unfortunately the deadline has come and gone for Senior Constable Brendan Pownall’s inaugural article in this prestigious newspaper. He is currently upgrading his skills in the area of Forensic Crash Investigation and out of town for a short while. We are all looking forward to his contributions in coming editions. Mango season. What a remarkable time of year and how aptly named. It’s the time of year when the first bout of summer kicks in, the level of the creek drops to ankles wet only and those little things which at any other time of the year would not irritate people the way they do, BUT THEY DO. Yes it is a documented North Qld phenomenon that no one can explain. Is it the 3 extra drinks because it is a hot day that causes it? Is it the restless warm nights where we don’t sleep as well? Is it the rooster kicking off at 4am instead of 6am because of the extra light, who knows? However all Emergency Services will experience a massive lift in calls for service as a result of the change in people’s behaviour. Increases in mental health episodes, drinking bouts, drug binges, domestic violence, traffic crashes and neighbourhood disputes. All these things are this year impacting on a COVID environment.
Cyclone prep – what have you done? Car/Boat/Trailer/Golf Buggy registration – is it current? Driving Licence – did you renew it? Thanks all, Tony Jacobs Sgt 4006515 Officer in Charge Rollingstone Station.
So what are some strategies you can introduce to ensure those little things do not escalate into bigger ones? First, understand you are not the only person to be suffering. If you remember that you will be able to make considerate choices. Second, continue taking your medication. Third, limit self-medication, that will only compound issues. Fourth, just let it go. Walk away cool down. Fifth, if you are in a position that you feel you need some help reach out to reliable people or resources to assist you. On that note I have included some information regarding COVID 19 wellbeing and support services. This is a FREE Wellbeing, Counselling and Individual Support service which offer five FREE sessions with trained counsellors. You will be provided with strategies and resources to manage anxiety and distress. The sessions can be offered personally or remotely over the phone or via video link. Telephone 47246800 EM: mhhubtsv@selectability.com.au
Mango season in north Queensland usually starts some time in October and may not finish until April or May! Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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4 & 18 NOVEMBER FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
Chronic pain: Lower back, shoulders, neck and knees Cosmetic Acupuncture: wrinkles, sagging, dull complexion Chinese Herbal Medicine (TeleHealth available) Call for free chat to see if Acupuncture may be suitable for your condition.
MOWING/TREE LOPPING RUBBISH REMOVAL HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING & DRIVEWAY CROSS-OVERS Please phone Trevor Phone: 0408 700 556
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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL Kerbside rubbish collection is back with a NEW booking system!
This improved service means that you can now book a collection when you need it. Each property is entitled to one collection per financial year.
9 Holiday Units from $100 per night
Booking is easy! Log on to https:// www.townsville.qld.gov.au/water-wasteand-environment/waste-and-recycling/ kerbside-collection
1. Submit a booking enquiry. 2. You will be contacted to arrange your collection.
3. Place your waste out by 6am on your collection day (but no more than two days prior).
Plus - don’t forget that domestic green waste and recycling disposal is free yearround at all Council waste facilities!
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds BIRDS: 4770 7356 OR 0412965535 GAYE LOVELL:WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN:POSSUMS 0402 084 588
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Hello everyone. November and we are still having cool weather? Some residents tell me that they haven’t turned their aircon on as yet. Ergon won’t be happy ! Sadly, Sue Duvel passed away recently after a long battle with that nasty disease ….. RIP Sue. We will endeavour to look after George for you!
TCCouncil have given us the final tick of approval. The lease has been finalised and if all goes to plan we should have our Community Shelter Shed started during November. Looking forward to the finished product, then we can start on stage 2 …. tables, chairs and lighting.
If you are looking for some reading material, our very popular Community Book Stall has been upgraded along with a great Melbourne Cup Sweep tickets are available - $10 selection of new books that have been kindly donated. It is $5 $2 $1 sweeps. All money collected goes to prize wonderful to talk to so many people who enjoy stopping by to money. swap their books.
Congratulations to all the Lucky Number winners for Round 2 $50 winners. Dave, Kate, Kai, Chloe & Craig, Dave & Sheree congratulations to you all. Thank you to everyone who supported the Lucky Numbers through out the year. Lucky Numbers will start up again in 2021. It is wonderful to see all the kids out fishing lately. I have been hearing some good fishing stories from the kids in the Community. Lots of Jacks being caught apparently!
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At this stage it looks like we won’t be hosting our standard kids Christmas party due to Covid restrictions. We do have plan B though …. keep an eye out for the flyer in your mailbox. The kids will still get to see Santa! Unfortunately we will not be having a Community Christmas Party this year. Jayden caught this 38cm Jack in Saltwater Creek, Toomulla.
Our Christmas Raffle tickets will be available this month- 1st Prize Christmas Hamper to the value of $150. There will also be some small minor prizes. Happy Birthday Vicki B and to anyone else celebrating in November …Cheers, Rhonda.
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi Community Our last term of the school year is well underway and we are already planning for next year. For all those families with young children, we have a TAG playgroup here at school every Tuesday with lots of fun activities. Please come and join the fun .
An adaptation from a sonnet poem ‘Silver’ by Walter De La Mare Slowly, silently now the sun Bright and early, the night is done; Golden fruit upon golden trees One by one come golden bees; They suck the golden flowers dry Then homeward fly before night sky. By Shari and Mikaela
For all those families who have Prep enrolments for next year, we are currently organising enrolments. Please come and see Miss Nina regarding enrolment forms. Our pre-prep transition program for children attending prep next year will commence on 23rd November to 25th November. These are fun mornings that provide a great opportunity for the young children to experience a little of what class activities will be like next year. Students are swimming every Thursday for the remainider of the term. This year we are focussing on water safety. We have almost had 100% participation in these first couple of weeks. Well done everyone! I’ll leave you with some great work from our students. Enjoy! Andrew Stallman Principal Rollingstone State School
An adaptation from a sonnet poem ‘Silver’ by Walter De La Mare Quickly and quietly now the sun He walks the day with his golden gun; This way and that way he peers and sees Golden bees above golden trees; One by one the gold doors are shut The door slammed shut in the golden hut; Seconds later the sun dies down Slowly leaving from above the town. By Shelby and Mia M
An adaptation of ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Caroll It was boiling and bubbling mad, Like funny mimisey tumtum trees, Slithy toves smelling very bad, Animals eating cheese. By Maddison and Chelsea
Northern Blossom Bat
Maitland produced a poster about the Northern Blossom Bat. This is some of her work.
Did you know the Northern Blossom bat can fit in the palm of a human hand?
DIET Northern blossom Bats eat nectar from blossoms. They have an amazing sense of smell to locate food and also have excellent eyesight. They collect the nectar and pollen from Australian native trees like Eucalyptus, paperbarks, Melaleuca, Syzygium and banana blossoms with their long tongue. If the Northern Blossom Bats can’t find much nectar or pollen they pluck little fruits. However, instead of eating the fruit, they suck the juice out of the soft fruit.
LIFE CYCLE Did you know bats are one of the slowest reproducing animals in the world? They have 1 pup each litter and can breed from 10 months old. The young is conceived in March and April. They are pregnant for 4 months. After birth they grow quickly. They are independent at 4 months old they eat and fly by themselves Rollingstone Rag, November 2020
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Remembrance Day 2020 Wednesday 11 November at Balgal Beach Cenotaph commencing at 10.40 am
All enquiries to Suzi Vincent on: secretary@rollingstone.rslqld.net.au or 0409880902
COVID safety restrictions will be observed. Join us after the service at Mystic Sands Golf Resort
ROLLINGSTONE Recently Rollingstone RSL celebrated it’s 20th Birthday with a dinner enjoyed by members and their guests at Mystic Sands Golf Resort. Mick Coulson, the First Rollingstone RSL President told those present how, back in 2000, he together with other community members decided that an RSL was needed in the area to support ex-service personnel and the community. He commended those who started the branch as well as the present day Committee Members who continue to provide commemorative services for the local community as well as social events on top of their general Welfare duties.
Upcoming events: Remembrance Day Service Wednesday 11 November 10.40am at the Balgal Beach Cenotaph RSL Christmas Party Saturday 12 December Suzi Vincent Secretary, Rollingstone RSL, 0409 880 902 The RSL sells millions of red cloth poppies each year with proceeds going towards raising funds for welfare work.
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ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS Rollingstone Seniors had a great day at the October Balgal Beach Market. We sold out of all the lovely cakes and other goodies. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day and also a very big thank you to those special ladies who made and donated all the cakes and goodies that were on our cake/craft stall as well. Carlyle Gardens dwellers including ex Balgalians will be coming for a social day out to play bowls with us on Wednesday 4th November. Great day of Bowls, morning tea and hopefully going somewhere for lunch (TBC), 9am start.
Rollingstone Seniors will be making Rum Balls for sale to be available for pickup early December. For all orders please ring Kerrie on 0412492861. It was mentioned in October's Rolly Rag that the Seniors were looking at putting on a Melbourne Cup Do. We can blame it on Covid as everything else is....but very sorry, with Covid and other matters; Rollingstone Seniors will not be hosting Melbourne Cup this year. Cheers till next time Kerrie
Are you bushfire prepared? The bushfire season in Queensland runs from late July to February, and will vary within the state. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
OP SHOP 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, mattresses, in any condition or damaged furniture
2nd Saturday of Every Month! Next Sitting — 14th NOVEMBER
Doors Open 12.30pm Eyes Down 1pm 40 Calls $100
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411
Committee:
Ambulance
President:
Sue Von Wald ..................................... 0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855 Ian Dow
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474 Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689 Ann Martin ......................................... 0408100083 All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816
C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033 Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc. President, ....................................................................... 47707 616 Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ............................................. 47707 034 Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President, Graham Milliken .........................................0428416060 Secretary, Kim Love ..................................................... 0419387856 Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association
Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin
President, Jamie Oliver ................................................0408710030
Community Centre Assistant .............................................. Mark Eberle
1st. Vice President, Sarah Swan ...................................0439492351
Monday - Friday .................................... 47707 855
Secretary, Anne Bruyeres ..................................... 0447752332
8am - 4pm ...................................... Fax: 47707 811
Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Treasurer, Wilfred Karnoll ............................................... 47788 441
RTC
E-mail:
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153
Rollingstone RSL
ROLLY RAG
President, Ewan Cameron ............................................0417719043
E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Secretary, Suzi Vincent .................................................0409880902
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
Police
President, Ian Dow ....................................................... 0412396450
Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday ........... 47707 144
Secretary, John Holliday ...............................................0414808483
(excluding Public Holidays)
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Senior Sergeant
President, Wendy Clark................................................0418654242
TJ ........................................................ 0456096305
Front Desk Admin
Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ..........................................0412492861
Rural Fire Brigade
Toomulla Community Association
Rollingstone
Raymond Pace................ 47707 285 / 0427116604
President, Rhonda Schwarz............................................. 47707 813
Fire Permit
John Pace .............................................. 47707 348
Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130
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 ............................................ 47707 498
National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399
Rollingstone State School
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group .............................................0414717374
Principal:
Bird Rescue ............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.
Margaret Preston (Vet) ............................................ 0403262212
President:
Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40
Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450
Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com
Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................
Mutarnee State School
Chris Martin, M-F 8am-4pm ........................................ 47707 855
Principal:
Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320
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
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NOVEMBER 2020 Sunday 1
8 5.30pm BBBaLC Christmas in November At Golf Club
Monday
Tuesday
2 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 6.45pm SES training 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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9 9am Line dancing
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12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
Wednesday 4 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC
1.30 Craft afternoon at Hall 6.30 Lions Business Meeting
11 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser at RTC 3pm-6pm
Cr Margie Ryder Mobile Office RTC
Thursday 5 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping
Friday
Saturday
6 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
7 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9am-12 Op Shop
12 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
13 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
14 12.30 BINGO at HALL
19 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am
20 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
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27 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.30pm Fisherman Landing Fishing and Social Club BBQ at the Landing.
28 5.30 for 6pm Lions Club Darts at the Den
9am Cards (in Community)
5.30 for 6pm Lions Club Darts at the Den
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls TBC
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16 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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18 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC
23 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
24 2pm Board Games at the Hall
30 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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6.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting
25 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser at RTC 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC
VET at Hall 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
26 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
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OCTOBER EVENTS
Kids Fishing Competition Market Outings Achievements
Kids Classic Fishing Competition winners — 3rd October Rollingstone Seniors visit to Carly & GGs in Deeragun
Market
Bubbles and Brushes WELL DONE! Local lad Avian Sinclair-Dimech, (11, grade 5 at Bluewater SS) together with his partner, Ruby won the SUMO Robot Challenge between Townsville schools. Avian was selected early in
Many more photos of local events are available at: https://www.rollingstonecommunityassociation.com/
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the year as the top mark science student and sponsored by their school to go on a STEM robotic camp and for the last few terms built eEV3 Lego robots. He battled it out against other schools at Hermit Park State School and won!
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