AUGUST 2018
Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING available for PUBLIC USE
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. WILDLIFE CARERS — VOLUNTEERS We are appealing to the Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Rollingstone and Toomulla residents for volunteering assistance when Gaye or Gwen are called on to euthanise injured wildlife, usually Kangaroos or Wallabies which again have usually been hit by vehicles or injured by dog attacks. We can be called out any time of day or night usually between 7am and 8pm. Some of these animals can be extensively injured and are quite large and strong regardless of injuries and we need to restrain them so as we can inspect and/or euthanise them. We need to be able to check the animal safely and to be able to euthanise it humanely and quickly. The actual euthanising time usually only takes 30 seconds to a minute but the diagnosing can take much longer. We would like to have an updated list of as many people as possible allowing for appointments, shopping, holidays etc. knowing everyone has busy times. At least 2 helpers at a time would be a great help. Some of these animals can weigh in at around 60kg, so impossible for 1 person to attempt to rescue. When we have a call about an injured animal, we head off to it as soon as possible, immediately preferably. This is why we need a list of willing people, who we can ring around to see who is available. This may take many calls to get someone. We can go weeks without a call out so the list must be current at all times. If you would like some more information please give either of us a call on 47707540 Gwen or Gaye 47707356/ 0412965535 Cheers...Gwen Cahill
Natalie Pace is having a fundraiser for Cancer in her beautiful gardens on the 1st September. Come and have a look through all the lovely gardens and maybe buy a plant or two etc... See page 25
TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items, Furniture or rubber tyres
PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL IS ON AGAIN SECOND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER see page 8
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE
Benita’s Weight Circuit Classes
If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your door on the day our Community Bus goes into town (weekly on Thursdays), call Chris (855), organise it with her and it will be done. COST is $5.
are open to everyone, including children from approx. 7 years. Classes are run on Wednesdays and Fridays mornings from 8am. Costs per class—$10 per adult $5 per child/student.
As the end of the Financial Year approaches, it is time to think about volunteering for a position on the RaDCA Management Committee. A nomination form is printed in this Rag. Call 47707855 for more information regarding the roles of the Management Committee or to express your interest.
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
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What is happening in the Community—Current Online information ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Look us up on Facebook
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Community Noticeboard 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 centre.
WINTER BEACH WALK TUESDAY and FRIDAY MORNINGS 9.30am AT THE STINGER NET WALKING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR CATERS FOR ALL ABILITIES This activity has been organised as a substitute for Water Aerobics over the winter months.
For more Information…..ring Sentoria on 0466642538
Volunteers wanted to learn to do the Rolly Rag so we can share the workload Call Chris: 4770 7855
Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc. New members are sought and will be made most welcome. See page 31 for contact details
Front page courtesy of the Fisherman’s Landing Children’s fishing comp Facebook Page
Rollingstone Community Association yearly memberships are due Only $1.00 per person See Mark or Chris at the RTC
Volunteers required for delivery of the Rolly Rag to the local community once a month (excluding Jan and Feb) Please contact Chris at the Centre on:..4770 7855.
Thank you so much to all those who contribute photographs and articles for inclusion in the Rollingstone Rag. They certainly make the publication much more interesting!
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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Every Sun
Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7.30am
3 Aug
TCC Computer Tutorial at the RTC
Check Diary
Yoga, Weight Circuit
7/14/21/28
Hairdresser at the RTC from 9am
1/15/29 Aug
Mobile Library
16 Aug
Visiting Vet 9am on Hall Veranda (3rd Thurs of ea Mth)
2/9/16/23/30
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving hall at 8am – limited seats
21 Aug
Board Games at the RTC (3rd Tues of ea Mth) 2pm
2/9/16/23/30
Notchies Playgroup 9.30am at the hall. Small fee applies.
22 Sept
Free TCC micro-chipping and Carboot sale
3/30 Aug & 14 Sept
Aftershock Youth Group 6.45pm at Hall
There is a flyer in this issue advising all the dates for the curb side waste collection and the types of rubbish that can be disposed of via this method. We still have a bit of time to wait but we are on the list. The Association is very grateful for all the donations received for the Op Shop, and thank the community immensely for your generosity. The Op Shop is the main source of income for the Association which helps to maintain the Community Centre and other buildings along with providing activities among other good deeds. However we have become aware of some things not allowed to be sold through or kept at the Op Shop. In this instance we are talking about large knives of all types eg: kitchen, hunting etc. We have had conversations with Op Shops in the city about large knives and the advice received is that they do not stock them at all due to the inherited risk they pose. We will not refuse large knives however we will not be keeping or selling them in the Op Shop. This School Holiday Activity was a presentation from Hands on Wildlife. Thank you Ranger Dan and Ranger Jackie for another very informative session and being able to cuddle up to some of Australia’s cutest animals – well snakes??? Maybe cute is some eyes. I must admit a baby croc is quite a sweet thing except for the teeth, I actually do like snakes and….little crocs and…spiders…..just not for house mates. My favourite reptile is the Filled Neck Lizard - I like them as a yard friend. We had a great turn up with approx. 30 Kiddlings and their parents. We hope everyone drew great enjoyment from this session. Playgroup is back in full swing. Notchies is a visiting playgroup from The Hub in Deeragun. Unfortunately, they are dependant on funding and if the group up here is not well patronised, it has the potential to close. It would be a shame to see happen as it is one of our longest running activities. Please do not be shy, your children get to play with other children and Mum gets a chance to chat with other Mums and share ideas. Have a look for the session activity chart in this Rag for the Semester’s activities. This is one for the older Youth of the Community. Aftershock will be at the Community Centre Friday 3 August and again 31 August followed up with Friday 14 September. There has been a time change to a 6.45pm start and 8.45pm finish. Youth from Grade 7 to 12 are welcome to come along; there is no need to book or bring anything; and there is no charge for this Activity. Group Leader Justin said he was happy with the numbers and would like to see even more young people attend. Entire Wellbeing’s Circuit Class numbers have increased over the last couple of months with younger people attending. The class is as easy or tough as you wish to make it. There is no need to book for the Circuit Class just turn up. Sundara Yoga is at the hall on Saturdays however there is a need to booked and sessions paid for in advance as Nicole works on a schedule of 1 class a week for 5 weeks then 2 weeks off. Booking and payment is made either through Sundara Yoga’s Facebook page or website. The July Carer’s Qld meeting went very well with Sherree co-ordinating and Christine from ADA as a guest speaker. The Carers enjoyed a cup of coffee/tea, cake and a good chat. This month a lot of information was shared and I know at least one carer has applied for extra support through the MyAged Care funding as a result of this meeting. This is what it is all about. You are not alone while caring and anything to make life a little easier cannot be a bad thing. The next meeting is scheduled for 13 September 1.30pm-3pm at the RTC. No need to book, just come along – the more the merrier. The Trivia night went pretty well – everyone said they had a good time and forgave us for our teething glitches. The No Brainers won the night receiving prize money of $100 and the runner’s up Team 47 (47, being the average of all the age of those at the table) receiving $50 for their efforts. Merle’s friend in Townsville asked for raffle tickets to be purchased on her behalf, as she could not be here on the night, won the Raffle. We won’t say everything went swimmingly but as a first attempt not too bad with plenty of learning on our feet! Thanks goes out to all who turned up for the evening, to the R&D Lions for catering and the Bar, Sue VW and The Community Association for putting up the prize money and the use of the Hall, Merle for being our expert Quiz organiser and Quiz Master and Mark our computer quiz wiz, for all your hard work getting this evening together. The Royal Flying Doctors will be almost $330 better off soon. More to come – (not too soon) but watch this space……… The RTC now sports a dedicated Centrelink “SST” - Self Service Terminal (a fancy name for a Computer), NBN phone line, new fax machine and scanner/ copier. Dept of Human Services is also providing free Wi-Fi during office hours 8am -4pm. All you need to do is turn on your Wi-Fi – accept DHS terms and conditions and start surfing. I am just about out of words and space – Our intrepid Editor of the month is driving as a support vehicle for the Townsville/ Cairns bike ride this weekend – hence the need to get everything in early this month. She is standing behind me right now, glaring daggers while my computer is spewing smoke due to the speed I am currently typing. Enjoy your weekend Kerrie. Until next time……………….keep yourself safe (you are the only one who can)!.................
Chris
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There are no words that are adequate in this case because we have lost our precious little Rhonnie Coulson. This is just the saddest news, and we offer our condolences and love to Mick’s and Rhonnie’s families. Rob Thompson is having a rough time of it also and we believe that Bruce Woollard and Madonna Reinke are not well at all. And, here’s the rest of the “sick list” – not a good look at all: Sue Young, Merle Dickinson, Linda and Dave Birse, Bernice Ivett, Monica Schwier, Barbara Armfield, Arthur Bonnett. Our best wishes go with them all for a safe and rapid recovery.
• At our monthly Management Committee meeting, we attended to many items that are required to keep the Centre buzzing.
So far, so good as we get things done for the betterment of the community and Centre usage. • We’ve applied for funding AGAIN to help purchase multi-purpose Footy Goal Posts. And we’ll also be seeking funding for a second top-dressing of the Oval. • BIG THANKS must go to Merle Dickenson, Chrissie and Mark for all their effort and enthusiasm in setting up the Trivia Night last month – we couldn’t have done it without them. It raised $330 for the RFDS and was a most enjoyable evening. Something a little different but sadly, not very well-attended.
• We’re hoping to do a Movie Night for the older folk – the kids are catered for by the School and the Kids’ Groups – on Saturday, October 20th at the Community Centre. Start at 7 pm with snacks and drinks available beforehand from 6.30 and during the screening. Movie(s) yet to be decided but we’ll keep you posted.
During labour, the pain is so great that a woman can almost imagine what a man feels like when he has a cold..................LOLzzzzzz. Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza”.
ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC
COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM 2018-2019 We wish to nominate: _______________________________ for the position of:
President Treasurer
Vice-President Committee
Signed: ____________________________________ Seconded: _________________________________ Nomination: Accepted/Declined Signature of Nominee: _______________________
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Hi all! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. Students have returned to school refreshed, calm and ready to learn. I am excited about the term ahead. Prior to the holidays, I spoke with a number of parents and guardians about how things were going. The common theme from those discussions was that they would like to see even more ‘fun’ events occurring at the school. I think we’ve managed to achieve that with our planning for this term. Some of the events occurring this term are supporting the Townsville to Cairns bike riders, a school disco, Junior Leos Breakfast, Indonesian Day celebrations, Rail Safety visit, Water Safety visit, Sausage sizzle and movie night and our end of term beach walk. We are also having a soccer coach come to work with the year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students and a gymnastics coach come to work with the Prep, 1 and 2 students. Let the fun begin!
Keith Poulter Principal Rollingstone State School Ph: (07) 47 707 313 Fax: (07) 47 707 282
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Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning and Night 9-11.30am & 7-9pm!!!! Morning: $2.50 Night: $2.00 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! Further info contact Chris on 47707855
Come and join us for a great time!
BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Held in the Park @ The Landing Loads of Stalls with Food, Coffee, Jewellery, Clothes, Massage, Plants, Books, Bric a Brac .
NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome Car boot or Bric a Brac etc to sell
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.
Call 0457 815 453 Presented by
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club
For online information on what's on look up
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Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee) Easy parking available HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH……...SAND FLY (MIDGES) FACTS Commonly known as ‘Sand Flies’. Biting Midges are small flies. Small and hard to see. People are often bitten without realising. Itching may commence immediately after bite, but often not for some hours later or next day. Reactions to bites may last for several days to weeks. If you experience discomfort from the bites of midges seek medical attention to help relieve symptoms. Midges are most likely to be encountered around tidal zones, lagoons, estuaries and mangrove swamps. Most active around dusk and dawn. Adult flight activity increases shortly after high and spring tides. Activity decreases as wind increases. The department of Medical Entomology at Sydney University states that – “There are no known efficient methods of controlling biting midges” (Sand Flies) and “Irritation associated with bites may be alleviated with anti-pruritic preparations, but severe reactions may require medical treatment with antihistamines” Where appropriate try to wear long sleeves and long pants, light coloured and loose fitting clothes especially around dusk and in areas of high midge populations. Use insect repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. DEET (Diethyltoluamide, N,N-diethyl-3methlbenzamide) remains the gold standard of currently available insect repellents. It’s a broad spectrum agent that is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies, fleas and ticks. It was developed in 1946 following the experience of American soldiers involved in jungle warfare and was again used in the Vietnam War. In higher risk areas (eg areas where malaria, Ross River Virus, Barmah Forest Virus and Dengue fever occur) Insect repellents with 15-30 per cent Deet should be used. Always follow directions of manufacturer when applying insect repellent. Guidelines for safe use of insect repellent are: • Read entire label before use Natural repellents include: • Roll on preparations are preferable to sprays • Eucalyptus oil • Apply sparingly (lightly) to exposed skin • Tea tree oil • Do not use on cuts, wounds or irritated skin • Vicks vapour rub and many more home remedies. • Do not apply to areas around the eyes and mouth • Do not apply to lips, hands or fingers of young children • When returning indoors wash repellent off skin with soap and References: water www.outbackcrossing.com.au/Information/ • Store repellents out of reach of children as ingestion may be Sand_Fly_Bites_and_Prevention.shtml harmful Cairns Regional Council Try what natural remedy works best for you. What works for one person may not work for the next person. If you experience discomfort from the bites of midges seek medical attention to help relieve symptoms. www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/facts_sheets/insect_repellents_guidelines_for_safe_use/
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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACH Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Tel: 47707244
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Please listen to any recorded message for more information General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa (Wed/Fri) Dr Olga Hasa (Tues/Fri) Dr Vibhav Pandey (Mon) Physiotherapy - Katrina Kerr consults each Tuesday Podiatry - Teresa Matai - next clinic Monday 6th August Social Work - Amanda Kruger attending Wednesdays. Please see your G.P. for a referral to any of these services. Pathology Collection each Wednesday from 8.30-12noon To stay updated through the month you can “Like” us on Facebook.
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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 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 P14
A kind message sent to the TBCA:
I wish to thank the people who came to my house answering the call for a working bee. This was to put a mobility ramp in the front of my foot path to enable me to get my scooter up onto my veranda. First: I wish to thank Rhonda Schwarz who was the organiser of this work. Rudi Schwarz, Don Cumming, Mick Wellington, Barry Edwards and Bruce Grady. You people are the reason I never wish to leave Toomulla. The community is always willing to give of themselves, eg: friendship, help and also of themselves. I thank you one and all for your kindness……….Betty Coleman. I would also like to thank the men for doing such a fine job, Debbie for having to stop off in her brand new car that she had just picked up that morning to get more concrete! Betty is certainly very appreciative to you all for your hard work. Congratulations to the Lucky Number Winners: Dave x 2 wins, John & Adam. There is still one more draw for Friday 27th July. Looks like the men are the lucky ones this round!! Well, it is very disappointing to know that someone has been stealing from the Lions charity collection bin for the aluminium cans on Herald Street. It was noticed approx: two weeks beforehand that the cans (some people put them in plastic bags/boxes etc) that are being placed into the collection bin were disappearing. The culprit has been caught redhanded! Car registration & details have been given to police. I can report that it was not a local resident, it was a person that was staying in the free camping area of Toomulla Park. So, not only do these people come and stay for free in our park, they are now helping themselves to charity collection bins within the community!! Oh, and by the way, council have said that they can use as much water as they like to fill their tanks up in the caravans etc and we as residents have no right to challenge them. On a sad note….Esme Anderson has had a stroke. At this stage it is going to be a very long recovery for Esme. Here’s hoping she feels better soon. Thank you to Debbie, Reece & Shane for caring for Drew while Esme is in hospital. Thinking of Eddie Rouse who had a bad fall in the shower and split his head open recently. Silly bugger!! Glad he is feeling better. The Fathers Day Raffle tickets are now selling. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Raffle will be drawn on Friday 31st August. Good Luck everyone. There is a Community Garage Sale on Saturday 25th August 8am. Please contact Rhonda on 47707813 if you have suitable items that you would like to donate towards the Garage Sale. I am sure there will be lots of bargains to snap up. The men will be cooking up on the BBQ along with looking after the cold drinks. Sorry, but I cannot give you the outcome of the community meeting with Council’s Senior Officer Environmental Operations (Management), Adam King & Cr Margie Ryder on Saturday 28th July as I had to have the newsletter in before this. I will give an update in the September issue. Thank you to TCC for the BBQ. Kids Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 1st Dec 2018. This year we will have face painting for the kids as well. Santa will come along and hand out presents to the kids and they will also enjoy drinks and food. Please remember to pay your $5 yearly family membership to the Toomulla Beach Community Association. If you would like to be added onto our emailing list for all community info and events please email Rhonda at schwarzee1959@gmail.com Don’t forget that you can also email me with any info to add into the Rolly Rag each month. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating in August. Congratulations to you if celebrating an anniversary.
G'day all, and welcome The Balgal Beach Boating and Leisure Club recently held a fishing competition in Rollingstone Creek from 9am till 12noon and lunch after at Fisherman’s Landing at 1pm. It was a great day; our ROSIE had a full crew of seniors on board. They had a ripper time and caught a few fish which were released. They are an excitable bunch who love their fishing. We all had lunch together which was really yummy. We can recommend the food and service at the Landing. Judy caught the largest fish and won 1stprize, our Deckie: Joy won 2nd and Judy won 3rd. Judy was just too good on the day. They love our ROSIE and we will be taking them fishing to Magnetic Island soon. CHRISTMAS IN JULY...The Autism Support Group is having a cruising trip in the Ross River and lunch in the park in July. The boat ramps and park with BBQs at 5th Ave, South Townsville are excellent. You guessed it…. SANTA WILL BE THERE with goodies for them all. CAN NOT WAIT TO CATCH UP WITH YOU ALL...HO….HO….HO…. If your organisation would like a trip on ROSIE, fishing or cruising, phone: SKIPPER KEN on 0407 674 652. We would love to hear from you. Memberships are now due, please contact us for a membership form, or for details on how to make your payment. Membership is only $5 for individuals and $60 for organisations. Your organisation must be a member to cover you for insurance on trips plus your support keeps Rosie on the water! We wish all our SPECIAL friends good health and happiness. Kindest regards……..SKIPPER KEN and DECKIE JOY.
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Lions are taking up a collection of old mobile phones that are no longer being used. Collection bin (plastic container) is in the Community Hall
The bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day. Located in the carpark at Rollingstone Community Centre P16
SES TRAINING DATES 2018 AUGUST
OCTOBER
Wed 01 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 03 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 11 @ 9:00 am
Sat 13 @ 9:00 am
Wed 15 @ 6:45 pm
Fri 19 @ 5:00 pm (Mt Spec)
Sat 25 @ 9:00 am
Wed 24 @ 9:00 am
Wed 29 @ 6:45 pm
NOVEMBER
SEPTEMBER
Sat 03 @ 9:00 am
Sat 01 @ 9:00 am
Wed 07 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 21 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 15 @ 9:00 am
Sat 24 9:00 am
Wed 19 @ 6:45 pm
DECEMBER
Sat 29 @ 9:00 am
Sat 01 @ 9:00 am Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm
JUNE RAINFALL REPORT
1st, 15th & 29th August FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
12.30pm
Monthly Rain totals as at 26/07/18 Rainfall for June: 20.6mls Year to date: 1347.3mls Wet Days: 4 (sort of) Max Temp: 28° on 21/07/18 Min Temp: 8° on 16/07/18 Access the data from our local weather station at: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/ dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
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Scams Every year scammers trick people out of millions of dollars. Scammers can approach you in many different ways: through phone calls, emails, letters and door-knocking. Take these basic precautions to protect yourself: •Do not agree to offers or deals straightaway; •Do not hand over money or sign any documents until you have checked the company that you are dealing with; •Be on guard about every offer that is made to you. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is; •Get independent advice; and •When unsure, call the SCAMwatch Infocentre on 1300 795 995. Avoid scams by knowing as much as you can about the different scams. There are a few kinds of common scams. (a) Online banking and credit card scams Online banking and credit card scams, also known as phishing scams, work by tricking you into providing your banking and credit card details over the internet. Scammers will send you emails and direct you to fake websites where you are asked to provide your banking and credit card details including passwords. They pretend that you must do this to ‘update’ or ‘confirm’ your account. These emails and websites can look convincing. Generally, your bank will not ask you to click on links or attachments through an email. When in doubt, don’t click on email links that will take you to websites. Go to your bank in person or go to your bank online through your own shortcut or by typing your bank’s address into your internet browser. For more information on staying safe on the internet, see chapter 12.2. (b) Pyramid schemes A pyramid scheme is a scam where unsuspecting people pay large up-front joining or membership fees to participate in ‘money-making’ ventures. Money is never invested. Instead, you recover money by convincing others to join and taking their money. These schemes eventually collapse when no new members join. Everyone in the scheme then loses their money. (c) Investment scams Investment scams happen when a person approaches you, often by phone, email or in person, with an investment offer that sounds irresistible. The money you think you are investing is kept by the scammer. You may be talking to a scammer if: They approach you rather you approaching them; You are offered big returns with low risk; You are told they have inside information; The person does not have an Australian Financial Services licence; The person is pushy and calls many times; or The person says they are associated with a reputable organisation. (d) Dating and romance scams Some scammers use dating services and websites to find their victims. Scammers do this by creating fake profiles on real websites. They pose as potential romantic interests and quickly express strong feelings for you in order to gain your trust. They then insist that you should communicate away from the website. Eventually they will ask you for money, gifts or your banking and credit card details. Other scammers set up dating websites where you have to pay for each message. Scammers pretend to be a real romantic interest to get you to keep sending messages and paying to use their service. (e) Early access to superannuation scams Beware of offers to access your superannuation early. It is illegal to access your superannuation before age 55, at the earliest, except in very special circumstances such as in instances of terminal illness. Some people offer to withdraw your superannuation or move it to a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund. Scammers that promise to help you access your superannuation end up taking it for themselves or taking a large commission once it has been withdrawn or transferred. You may also have to pay tax penalties and be exposed to fines if the scammer has convinced you to sign a false statement. For more information about when you are entitled to your superannuation, read chapter 4.4 or contact the Australian Taxation Office Superannuation Info Line. (f) Lottery and prize scams Beware of claims that you have won a prize in a lottery or competition that you did not enter. These are designed to trick you into giving your personal and bank account details to scammers. Sometimes you will be told you must provide money to claim your prize. If a prize is legitimate, you should not have to pay anything to collect it. Remember that you cannot win money in a lottery unless you enter it yourself. (g) Job and employment scams Job and employment scams work by promising you jobs that appear irresistible because they have high pay with little work or offer a guaranteed income. The scammers then take your money by making you pay up-front fees. You should not have to pay up-front fees to take up a job. Where to go for more information Read the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) The Little Black Book of Scams for more detailed information on scams. Order a free copy by calling the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502. Phone the SCAMwatch Infocentre run by the ACCC on 1300 795 995. Contact the Australian Taxation Office Superannuation Info Line on 13 10 20. Where to go for help If you think you have been the victim of a scam, act immediately. Contact your bank. In some circumstances, they may be able to help by suspending your account or taking back a transaction. Report a scam that has happened to you. This will help authorities find and stop the scammer. Report the scam to the SCAMwatch Infocentre on 1300 795 995; or Report the scam to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) by calling 1300 300 630 if the scam relates to superannuation, investment, financial advice, financial products or insurance. If you are in financial trouble speak to a financial counsellor. Phone the National Helpline on 1800 007 007 to access free P18 financial counselling services.
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Notchies Playgroup Term 3 2018 Term Dates Week 1: 16 – 20 July Week 2: 23 - 27 July Week 3: 30 – 3 August Week 4: 6 – 10 August
Activities Pasta Painting We’ll use spaghetti, shells & pasta to make your own masterpiece! Marble Painting Get messy with your favourite colours. Letter Sponge Painting - let’s make our name Sand Paint With brushes or hands
Learning Areas Texture and colour Fine motor skills Colour mixing Letter identification Name recognition, Painting textures Texture and colours Sensory play Colour identification Textural collage materials
Week 5: 13 – 17 August
Rainbow Colour Collage
Week 6: 20 – 24 August
Father’s Day Craft
TBA
Week 7: 27 – 31 August
Father’s Day Craft
TBA
Week 8: 3 – 7 September
Water Bottle Rainbow Bubble Snakes Make your own take home bubble blower!
Sensory play, Simple mixtures Colour identification
Week 9: 10 – 14 September
Wiggles Week Fruit salad creating, Yummy, yummy!
Food colours Healthy eating
Week 10: 17 – 21 September
Coloured Ice Cube Painting Feel the cold ice and watch rainbows form!
Colour mixing, Watercolour painting Colour identification
School Holidays
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@ Rollingstone Beach Front Resort
Phone: 4770 7277 or Email: holiday@rollingstonebeach.com.au
Rollingstone Beach Front Resort Hencamp Creek Road ROLLINGSTONE Q 4816
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G’Day All, our last BBQ was a dazzler we played team golf putting with lots of excitement from all teams. Team five were the winners of the gold. WELL DONE GUYS. Dinner was yummy, we had soup, prepared by Chef Kerrie, so good, mains and dessert, top stuff too. Thanks to the cooks who do a good job, and the ladies who bring along sweets. BETTER THAN MKR. The Lound’s Fresh Seafood Raffle was won by Bruce Jnr. Very lucky; Loundsy has the best seafood in town. ENJOY. Denis Drew won fish of the month with a 50cm Grunter. WELL DONE DENIS. The lucky length was not won again. It was Margie Humphreys birthday, ‘21’ again. We sang happy birthday and she was presented with a GOLD PRESENT. She is such a lovely lady. Margie and Stewie are a great couple. MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE. Please see Joan to renew or join. ROSIE FISHING TRIP TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. We are going to sea on the 30th Sept. leave 8am back about 5pm. Or when ever suits. Please phone JOAN RUDDICK 47707006 to book your seat. GREAT DAY OUT. Visitors are always welcome to our BBQs, meals are 10 dollars per person children under 12 years are free. Members are always free. SO COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. We welcomed two new members this month. It is good to have you on board. On the 22nd July, a group of us went to Hervey Range Heritage Tearooms for breakfast. A cool start but the day was enjoyed by all. ELECTION of committee coming up, see Joan Ruddick for nomination forms. Always good to have new people with new ideas on our team. Well stay safe and smile often. Kindest regards…...from all your COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
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Paluma in the Clouds - Colwyn Campbell Les Hyland, your contributor for many years has retired and has handed the pleasant duty onto me. I hope I can keep up to his standard in keeping you informed of life in the clouds. I am not a complete stranger to the job however as I have in the past contributed to 14 issues of the Rag when Les took holidays. June and July were busy months for Paluma. Significant events were the commissioning of the water treatment plant and the coming into service of a new Telstra aerial at Loop Road. The water treatment plant was heartily welcomed by Paluma residents who had been using bottled or boiled water for the previous18 months. It is so good to be able to turn on the tap to wash salad vegetables, clean teeth and simply drink a glassful of clean, clear water. Margie Ryder organized a tour of this state of the art facility on 23rd June and Townsville Water engineer, Julian Tickle gave a detailed explanation of the whole treatment process Pointing out key components, including the ultrafiltration modules and the UV sterilization unit. Paluma’s water is now of a higher quality than that provided to much of Townsville. The new aerial at Loop Road swung into service on 25th June. For those with Telstra mobile phones, there is no longer the need to go to one of the Lookout sites to make and receive phone calls. There is mobile coverage throughout the village and out to Hussey Road and for a short distance down the Range Road. Only Telstra mobiles will connect in this area – Optus and Voda phone give only the SOS reading. 23rd June also saw the official opening of the High Ropes course. This exciting adventure course has been well attended by school groups, club members and is also open to the general public one weekend a month. Onlookers are fascinated by the daring exploits of those climbing the cargo nets, teetering along the tightropes and especially the ‘leap of faith’ which swings the adventurer high in the air. The annual Winter Solstice dance was held on 30th June in Palumas’ newly extended community hall. This popular event was well attended and the lively dancing kept everyone warm on a very cold night. The hall now has a spacious meeting room and extra veranda space. The following day Paluma Market was held: a sunny pleasant day for both stall-holders and the many visitors who came to browse the stalls and enjoy sausage sizzle brunch. Although there have been nights where the temperature has dropped to 3 degrees and frosts have been recorded in some places, the days have been sunny. Sunny enough to lure red-bellied black snakes out on to lawns to sun-bathe when they should be hibernating. Some dog owners in the village have had nasty surprises when their dog has ‘sprung’ a snake. fortunately with no casualties. The annual cycle race, the Paluma Push took place on Sunday, 22nd July. The rugged course takes riders around Lake Paluma and through some very rough country to end up at Hidden Valley. Approximately 415 competitors took part this year. There are three categories of rider, with the Competition riders covering a distance of 70 km: and a shorter distance, though no less strenuous, for recreational riders. In spite of the potential for damaged bikes and bodies, this is a popular challenge and riders even come from inter-state to take part. This year the only injury reported was a broken wrist. The event is a true community affair with most residents participating in some way such as controlling check-points, keeping radio contact, marshaling traffic and in many other ways. Police and SES volunteers from Rollingstone also contributed to the success of the event. At the end of the day, volunteers were treated to a barbecue and discussion of the adventures of the day. The over-all winner was Jeff Rubach. At the time of writing details of the other place getters were not available. Paluma has a new web-site, created by PDCA president Jamie Oliver. It is still in the process of construction but already there is much of interest on it: bush walking tracks, birds, plants, history coming events and more. Take a look – Paluma.org – discover some new things about Paluma. Colwyn Campbell
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PACE PARK CRICKET PITCH Thanks to the Townsville City Council, the Cricket Pitch at Pace Park has had some timely repair and maintenance work done since the rains. Initially it was scraped back to remove the build up of grass and soil; fertilized and watered. Pictured is the TCC contractor laying new turf at the ends of the Pitch. Given a bit of time and good watering we will have a wonderful cricket pitch to use. Keep it in mind for social gatherings and fun days. Who’s for a game of Cricket!!!!!
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello Members and welcome. “An Apology”. My most sincere apologies Babz Armfield whom I incorrectly called Babz Armitage in my last article. So sorry Babz for the brain circuit breaker malfunction... My Apologies as well Babs…(kc, editor). Another month has slipped quietly by, unheralded and unsung racing to the business end of the year. The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been scheduled for Friday 31 August before the end of month BBQ. The Club’s Books of Accounts are being audited and President Graham has been busy bribing and pleading for Club Members to join the new committee. All committee appointments will be declared vacant at the AGM and new people selected for the next committee. Don’t hold back! Get in and have a go and besides, being on the committee is fun they said. The end of month BBQ in June went well as usual but with a reduced number of Members in attendance. It was a dark and stormy night, well, it wasn’t really but I have always wanted to include those words in one of my articles; a bit cold and at the start of a long weekend so the organizers did not expect a big roll-up. The food was excellent, thanks Robert for your cooking skills, Col Pace for the very tasty rissoles and the wonderful Salad Ladies who always excel. Someone even supplied a pavlova which was a bit posh. Congratulations Perry Jones and Bruce Woolard who took out the Monthly Fishing Competition and Doug Sharpe who won the raffle. Market Day on Saturday 7th July saw a very good roll-up of stall holders even though a number of the regular ones were missing. It was pleasing to see the steady stream of people strolling through the park. The Club’s Big Breakfast was a big hit, (I wasn’t cooking!) and they sold out by 10.00am. Thank you Les (The Voice) Griffin for cooking, Barry (Mongrel) Mugeli for serving and Julie (Handbrake) Griffin who, as most ladies love to do, manned the cash tin. President Graham was always there hovering around like a hen with her brood. Club Memberships are again due, so please renew your membership soon to continue to receive the many benefits your Club has to offer. The Kids Fishing Classic Competition was held on Sunday 15 July and was a great success with 28 junior anglers registered and a good number of fish being caught. Some of the species caught included Mangrove Jack, Cod, Moses Perch, Bream, Grunter and Flathead. After the conclusion of the competition, there was a free sausage sizzle with drinks and lollies for all participants and a visit from our sponsors Nick Dametto MP, State Member for Hinchinbrook and Lyn Prytherch, Treasurer of the Rollingstone and District Community Association who assisted in handing out the prizes. One of the winners was Mew Dale who kindly donated her prize back and passed it onto 3 year old Hunter Hughes who was up at the crack of dawn and was winning in the biggest fish category with a 34cm Flathead right up to the last 2 minutes of the competition when William Parker came in with a 35cm Bream. Thank you Mew for you very kind consideration. Winners were: William Parker (8 yo) – Biggest Fish. Cooper Hewlett (11 yo) – Most Species Caught. Mew Dale (17 yo) – Most Fish Caught. Hunter Hughes (3 yo) – Biggest Fish. Sarah Bauer (8 yo) – Mystery Prize. The looks on their faces when receiving their prizes were priceless. Well done and congratulations. We thank the sponsors for this competition, Nick Dametto MP, State Member for Hinchinbrook and RADCA and thank you Dan Dale for organizing the competition. Of course, a club cannot run any event without the help of its members so we also thank all those members who helped out during the day and all the parents for bringing their youngsters to the event On the sick list this month we have Bruce Woolard who is doing it really tough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bruce and Lyn. Babz Armfield is also not her vibrant bubbly self at the moment. Get well soon Babz. The gaggle of unfearing Club Members who participate in the Wednesday belabour on the golf course continue to raise both eyebrows and astonished laughter from onlookers. Dickie again starred when he asked Condo where his ball was before he teed off with the response “check your left hand!” Rumours are circulating that the Greenies are keeping an eye on this group due to the amount of scrub they are thrashing and clearing whilst seeking wayward balls that did not follow the intended flight path straight down the middle. Good to see them all out and about having fun and not taking this game too seriously as some do. It is only a game. Dickie’s Fishing News: Important! Boaties please be advised that due to the continuing silting up of the Rollingstone Creek mouth you will need 2 Metres of tide to exit or enter the creek mouth. A lot of 15 to 20 knot SE Trade Winds for the past month has put paid to any REEF trips. However, the creek and shoal fishing has produced some good catches of Grunter, Nannygai and Doggie Mackeral. Best time is early morning and back before 10.00am before the winds pick up. The best bait is pilchards or squid but also dead or live mullet caught in a cast net but be wary of crocs in the area. There have been reports of good catches of Coral Trout on the inner shoals from Cattle Creek to Mystic Sands and a fair number of Mud Crabs potted in Cattle, Olera, Scrubby and Rollingstone Creeks. Be aware that there are persons around who believe in share farming despite the huge fines if caught so when crabbing it is wise to keep an eye on your pots and check them regularly. Winter Whiting are on the bite in all the creeks and the best bait is yabbies or Mantis Prawns but these fish will take almost anything. There are thousands of whales in and around the water this time of the year so keep a good lookout and check the Whale Watching Regulations to ensure you do not transgress. Some days you can see their water spouts out from the Esplanade when they are playing just offshore. The odd pod of Dolphins feeding in close may also be seen. Hopefully the wind will abate during the next month and more island and REEF trips will take place. Don’t forget to put in a Trip Sheet with either Ingham or Townsville Coast Guard or at the very least tell a responsible person where you are going and an expected return time. Leave your expired EPIRBS and out of date flares at The Landing for safe disposal. Safe boating and tight lines, regards, Dickie. Don’t forget to mark the following events on that scrap of paper behind your dunny door...Friday 27 July – Club BBQ at The Landing from 6.30 pm. Saturday 4 August – Club Markets at the park near The Landing. 3 volunteers required to run the big breakfast. Friday 31 August – Club AGM followed by Club end of month BBQ. Nominate for a committee position. Club P26 membership renewals are now due…...Stay safe, be happy, appreciate life…...Until next month, Ninger
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Rollingstone & District Seniors We are still enjoying the most lovely weather and there are a lot of grey nomads who are sharing it with us. Went to the Mystic Sands Golf Club for a birthday lunch last week and what a very pleasant time was had. The desserts look fabulous but by the time we had finished lunch and a few drinks we couldn’t fit anything in. It is worthwhile to frequent these establishments here or we lose them. We will be back and not just for birthdays. The seniors have been busy planning and thinking up things to help this community. Alas due to so many other commitments the Progressive Dinner has had to be set back until October which enables us to get the menu out by end of August start of September and numbers will be limited. We are planning a Lamington Drive for the end of August beginning of September. Committee members have order forms or you can contact Karen Stockdale or Wendy Clark. They are making both chocolate and pink at $8 for 6 large lamingtons. A great deal, I will be putting down for some. The Seniors are off to 10 pin bowling Tuesday 24th July. Oh what fun that will be, a good giggle. They went to mini golf and had a ball (or 2). On the 18th July they went to Wulguru over 55’s and learnt how to use outdoor bowls on carpet. Always a challenge when you go there and always very enjoyable. The outing to Ingham seniors was cancelled by them so hopefully we will get another date. The evening bowls is still going strong, had a few grandchildren playing over the school holidays and it doesn’t take them long to pick it up. It really is a fun night, good to get out and mix with other people. We only have one life so get out there and enjoy. Seniors week is coming up, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th August. Please let me know if you are interested in going to the Luncheon so we can organise the big bus. Then the Pineapple Festival for 2018. That is always a great day, c’mon and join in the fun. Our road side rubbish collection must be coming up so sort out and throw out, no not the missus mate, she could be recycled. Oops…...on the note I had better leave (town)……….too roo catch ya all later….cheers
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING ADVISE: ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL, 8 SEPTEMBER 2018 THE ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Would like to advise that Mystic Avenue between Community Crescent and Mystic Sands Golf Resort, will be closed between 9.00am-10.00am, Saturday,8th September,2018, for the purpose of a float parade as the commencement of "Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival". Please Note: ALL festival parking, unless otherwise organised for registered disabled parking only, is via the Festival parking entry point on Balgal Beach Road - Harvey’s property. Please follow all parking instructions accordingly. Stall Holders Only: Entry is via Community Crescent. Please follow all entry instructions as well as providing appropriate paperwork. No paperwork = no entry.
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. P28
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Wednesdays and Fridays Starting at 8am
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc. Hi Folks The Lions are moving, we are going from where we are now….to there….where we are…. This is not so much of a physical move, but a change of attitude and direction, a fresh younger approach to our goals and purposes. This year, for the first time in Lions’ 100-year history we have a lady International President, Gudrum Yngvadottir from Iceland. Her message for the next 12 months is to embrace creative solutions, new technologies and growth by inviting caring men and woman of all ages to join us in serving our communities as members, club volunteers and/or supporters. Here at Rollingstone, we have taken this to heart and under the direction of our President Ian Dow we will continually make improvements. Our meeting room is no longer a storage area and a garage for our BBQ Trailer, it is an inviting place to hold our meetings and invite guest speakers. Our fundraising is carefully balanced, so we do not unduly impose on our local community and the Pineapple Festival is evolving each year to the point it is now recognised as the premier Festival in the Townsville District completely run by volunteers. We are now approaching our twelfth year of service and while we could look back at all the outstanding achievements in the past years, it’s how we adopt to a changing world that’s vital to our motto ‘WE SERVE’ An important aspect of being alert to a modern world is we must be a part of changing trends, shortly we will be wearing a new shirt design, our catering style will reflex modern expectations, and our cool room will undergo a new livery, just to mention a few of the plans in place Our can collection points have been very successful, and we appreciate your continued support of our collection points when the refund scheme takes effect later this year, this enables us to increase our community work and we ask the people to be mindful that our members and volunteers are using their own vehicles and if it is a major project a donations to cover fuel costs would be appreciated Our Leo’s will always be a small band because students must travel to Townsville for secondary schooling. Under the direction of PDG. John Muller; we have experimented with the concept of Junior Leo’s at our local school and it’s wonderful to see the progress and support the Junior Leo’s are attracting in our small community Should you wish to know more about the world-wide activities of lions Clubs, or our local Rollingstone And District Lions Club please note the phone numbers in this publication. Cheers…...John Holliday…...Club Secretary
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Ambulance
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
C/o Northern Beaches Station
Committee: President:
Sue Von Wald
0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch
47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin
47707 855
Ian Dow
0412396450
Deb Calder
47707 474
Narelle Wallace
0468903638
Geoffrey Prytherch All Correspondence to:
47707 689
The Secretary
Rollingstone Qld 4816
RTC
8am - 4pm E-mail:
Chris Martin
Monday - Friday
47707 855 Fax: 47707 811
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop 47707 153 ROLLY RAG E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact:
Rag office
Police
47707 799 47707 144
Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant
Brad Gough
Senior Constable
Shaun Sutton
Front Desk Admin
Alissa
47707 285
Fire Permit
John Pace
47707 348
Toomulla
Eddie White
47707 619
Hencamp Creek
S.E.S.
HQ Group Leader
13 2500 47707 589
Rob Wilson
47707 498
Rollingstone State School Principal:
Keith Poulter
47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
Kerri-Anne Fitzsimmons
47707 001
Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake
Faye Thomson
47707 616
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
47707 034
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President
Graham Milliken
0428416060
Secretary
Richard Pratt
0407635634
Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub
47516 511
President
Jamie Oliver
0408 710 030
1st. Vice President
Colwyn Campbell
47708 559
2nd. Vice President
Lynne Hyland
47708 559
Secretary
Michele Bird
Email:
mbird09@bigpond.com
Treasurer
Wilfred Karnoll
47788 441
President
Ewan Cameron
0417719043
Secretary
Rhonda Coulson
0417767099
Rollingstone RSL
47707 058
Rollingstone & District Lions Club President
Ian Dow
0412396450
Secretary
John Holliday
0414808483
President
Joh Schwier
0421482666
Secretary
Gaye Lovell
47707 356
Toomulla Community Association
Raymond Pace
Emergency - Flood or Storm
President
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Paluma & District Community Association
44 Community Crescent,
Community Centre Manager
47786 033
47708 131
President
Rhonda Schwarz
47707 813
Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge
47745 130
Animal Ambulance (after hours)
47745 130
RSPCA Inspection
47744 714
Straying Stock
47738 411
National Parks & Wildlife Service
47212 399
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group Bird Rescue
0414717374 47707 356 / 041296553
Margaret Preston (Vet)
0403262212
Livestock on highway—REPORT TO
131940
Justices Of The Peace Chris Martin Max Agnew
M-F 8am-4pm
47707 855 0409689320
Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information
47715 411
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 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
POST OFFICE
Groceries and small goods
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc)
FRESH COFFEE
Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters
Barista quality Bounce coffee
PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY
Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc.
BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Try our chocolate muffins
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES
Potatoes
Eggs
Onions
Bananas
Tomatoes
Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions
R os co, Olga, K erri e, Ness ie & Eam on
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak
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AUGUST 2018 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1 8am Weight circuit 9am Indoor bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
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7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall
7 9am Connections @ Golf Club
13 9 am Line dancing
5.30pm BBBLC BBQ
7 pm AA Meeting
12.30 Cards@ Hall
9am Indoor bowls 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
7 pm AA Meeting
12 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
8 8am Weight circuit
14 6.30pm Lions Bus. Meeting at Den
15 8am Weight circuit 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 6.45 pm SES Train 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
19 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
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9 am Line dancing
9am Connections @ Golf Club
8.30-4.30pm Mobile Dentist @ Doctors
7 pm AA Meeting
12.30 Cards@ Hall
10-1pm Senior Lifestyle Expo
22 8am Weight circuit 9am Indoor Bowls 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
2pm Board Games at the Hall
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7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre
9 am Line dancing
6.30pm Lions Dinner meeting at Den
12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting
Thursday
Friday
2 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
3 8am Weight Circuit Class
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
11am TCC Computer tutorial
1pm Cards (in Community)
9 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
6.45pm Aftershock Youth
Saturday 4 8am–1pm Balgal Beach Markets 9am-12pm Op Shop 10.30am Yoga
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8am Weight Circuit Class
9am SES Training
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25 9am SES Training
12.30pm BINGO
1pm Cards (in Community) 16 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am VISITING VET
VIETNAM VET’S DAY @ CENOTAPH
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 1pm Cards (in Community)
23 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 1pm Cards (in Community)
8 am Weight Circuit Class TOWNSVILLE SENIORS LUNCHEON
10.30am Yoga
TOWNSVILLE SENIORS LUNCHEON 29 8am Weight circuit 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 6.45 pm SES Train
30 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 1pm Cards (in Community)
31 8 am Weight Circuit Class 6pm Fisherman’s Landing BBQ 6.45pm Aftershock Youth
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AUGUST OUT AND ABOUT
Fishermans Landing Fishing Club Kids Fishing Competition
Fishing Fun Day Aboard Rosie.
RaDCA Trivia Night Teams