JUNE 2017
Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Association Incorporated AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING for PUBLIC USE
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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.
THANKYOU very much to friends, neighbours and those in the Community who sent cards and messages of condolences after the loss of our dear partner and brother . Your support through this difficult time is very much appreciated.
WANTED Seniors off to PNG by boat want to take lots of things for the kids of PNG Donations of school items, pencils,books, notepads, kids reading books, paints, brushes, Basically anything for kids (not toys or clothes though
Letitia McDonald, Joan and Tom Ruddick Keep your eyes open for changes to the Golf Club with new owners set to take over.
New Contact for wildlife carers : see page 25 for all Wildlife Carers in the area. Samantha Greaves 0409854278 Yabulu and Northern Beaches. Call or sms Samantha is a registered snake handler and art of the Townsville Snake catchers group which can be found on Facebook.
Biggest Morning tea was such a success. A huge amount was raised for the
MARK IT ON YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR
Cancer Council
PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL
( see page 30)
IS BACK Balgal Beach Units for sale after 14 years Terry and Roslyn want to give someone else a great opportunity. (see page 9)
BIGGER THAN EVER If that’s possible!! Last year was HUGE
This would be a fantastic buy for anyone who wants a lifestyle and a great business.
SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMER
THE MARKETS ARE BACK !! BIG brekky is on and waiting for customers Mons coffee is ready the stallholders are keen . All they need is YOU Balgal Beach Markets 3rd June New Stallholders and car boot sales always welcome ! Mackey Wales Law will be at the Community Centre on 13th June for info and discussion on legal subjects pertaining to seniors….wills power of attorney etc More info on PAGE 26
Gwen Cahill is organising a Cruise 47707540 0427074816 24 Oct 2017 13 nights 7 ports This is an amazing tour and price and be quick if you want to join . Best swimming diving shopping and explore amazing cultures! Solomon Isl Honiara PNG Aloatu, Madang, Wewak, Viti Island
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Balgal Beach News
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Gidday Rollingstone Let’s have a quick chat about ‘Licensed Premises’. I know that there might be a few people who think that this paragraph is directed wholly and solely at them – and you’d probably be right – but there are a few basics that everyone needs to know. I could prattle on here with all sorts of advice, but instead, I’m going to get straight to the point and give you the offences that you can be given an Infringement Notice for (just like a speeding ticket): Fail to leave premises immediately when required by authorised person - $609.oo Resist eviction when required to leave premises - $609.oo Enter or attempt to enter premises when refused entry - $609.oo Smoking at an outdoor eating or drinking area – $242.oo Add to this, the letter that may very well be delivered to you, stating that you are banned from entering those particular licensed premises for a period of time, PLUS knowing that if you disregard that letter, you could be charged with ‘trespass’ or at least ‘public nuisance’ and get an expensive ride to the Watchhouse for a few hours… and you should have just enough incentive to pull your head in and NOT put yourself in the position of being ejected in the first place. If you have ANY queries about these facts, you have two options… a) come and see me… or b) stick your neck out, be a pain in the backside and we’ll come to you. ***** It must be the right time of year for reality checks… those times when you think everything is cruising along about normal and then, out of the blue, you see things for what they really are. It’s like looking at the grass in the back yard every day from the top of the back stairs. You don’t realise how long it is until you spot a tribe of nomadic Fakawe pygmies passing through, jumping up from time to time to see where they’re going. I suppose the same holds true with people. Just when the drivers on the highway seem to have the right idea about their speed, some Muppet hooks along at 130km/h and makes the radar scream like a sow in a pig trap. Or just when you tell everybody how to cope with the cyclone that’s headed straight at us and it ends up going somewhere else and all we end up with is a breeze that wouldn’t blow the skin off a day old custard and you realise that you can’t rely on the weatherman after all. Or just when you start thinking that someone you trust, couldn’t (or wouldn’t) possibly give you cause to get cranky, they go and pull a stunt that you’d expect from a 17 year old ‘space cadet’. It’s all a reality check – realising that what you thought (or hoped) to be the case, isn’t always the way it is. I suppose sometimes it’s a matter of not letting yourself get too complacent, and realising that you can’t take too much for granted. Sometimes it’s realising that no matter how much a person talks themselves up, they’re not always what they seem. ***** I’ll be laying a bit low for the next few weeks while Sutto flies the ship and wreaks havoc amongst the local population and anyone else who happens to attract enough attention to themselves. He won’t be alone however – for the next six weeks his off-sider will be none other than Senior Constable Jennifer CLEGG – on loan from Deeragun. But I hear you ask, “And how does Shaun’s wife feel about him working with a female police officer?” Ask her yourself when you see her driving around – she’ll be the blonde one in the Land Cruiser next to Sutto. Stay safe…………..Gough
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE 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), just call Chris (855), organise it with her and it will be done.
COST is $5.
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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C
We have two very exciting activities for the June/ July school holidays and the Mums, Dads and Grands can get involved as well. 2 x Make your own Dream Catcher sessions 27 June, Maree Blackman will present a Children’s Workshop starting at 10am followed by an Adult’s workshop at 1pm. Ready to use basic kits will be available as a starter with other materials on hand to individualise your Dream Catcher. A gold coin donation to defray costs would be appreciated. Origami is the second set of workshops being held at the hall on Thursday 6 July with the Adults workshop being held between 2 & 3pm and the children’s session starting at 3.15 to 4.30pm. Natasha Pace and Geri Crouch from the Townsville Multicultural Support Group are presenting, funded by the TCC for their Cultural Outreach to Communities Program. The theory of Origami is the basis of the Adult workshop while practical projects will keep the kids busy. Adults can stay and do the practical session as well. Places are limited for all these workshops so please book with Chris either on 47707855 or email rollingstonertc@bigpondcom. Keep, 4 June from 1pm free for our Country Music Concert: Judyana, Tony & Friends Band will be accompanying our local talent and featuring singers from the Townsville C&W scene. There is a small door charge of $5 for up to 4 hours of country music. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the R&D Lions and Seniors. Gardening Group 10 June at 10am, Natalie Pace is opening her lovely garden up for the enjoyment of the Rollingstone Gardening Group. Thank you, Natalie for your generosity. Tuesday 13 June at 9.30am - We are lucky to have 2 speakers - Patrick Sutton and Kellie Hopkins from Mackey and Wales Law visiting Rollingstone to present an information session on Wills, Advanced Health Directives (AHD) and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) plus other information pertaining to Seniors. This information session is not just for Seniors though. Presented will be valuable information for the time when our parents need more assistance than they do right now. “Future planning” it is called and to have access to this knowledge when there is time to plan is far better than learning it on the run while under pressure. 24 June Carboot sale – Call 47707855 or email rollingstonertc@bigpond.com to register your interest. Do not worry if you have not booked in, we will take vehicles on the day. No fees apply. Pineapple, Ohhh, pineapples – that is the theme of our Art Expo this year. 5 August is the date. See the entry form on Page 16 in the Rag for details. We are hoping with the consent and input of the artists that we create some local posters of Pineapple Artwork of course to sell at the Pineapple Festival. This would be great exposure for the artists. AB Paterson’s Poetry will be highlighted in a Tribute evening on 15 July at the Hall. The Seniors are putting together a lovely evening with Poetry recitals, Linedancing, a local singer, ukulele playing and a 3 course, traditional bush dinner. $25 will get you fed and entertained; a bar run by the Lions to get you watered – Great value in anyone’s books. – “There was movement at the Centre for the word had passed around…………………..” For our Volunteers – thank you, I did a head count the other day and we have over 40 volunteers who give their time so generously and freely to the Centre and its activities. Well done and thank you, our Community. While we have this number of volunteers on the books there are so many others who “help out” at the Centre on the spur of the moment or for particular activities or events, these “random” acts of kindness are really appreciated and while I may not be around to thank you personally at the time, I thank you now. Ben has recently been driving the bus for us each fortnight – but due to some ill health, he is not doing so at the moment. We hope you gain your health back, even better than before Ben and we thank you for your time with us – your work is always very much appreciated. We are always looking for new drivers for the bus – an application for a Restricted Driver’s Authorisation, a good driving record and a Bluecard is all you need to drive the bus with paying passengers. I have the names of a couple of chaps who have offered their services; I will be knocking on your doors with papers in hand soon. Living in Balgal is a fully qualified, licenced and insured counsellor. Narelle can offer counselling face to face, over the phone or over the internet via skype. Call the RTC for the contact number please. Broadband for Seniors tutorials have been very well utilised lately – Are you needing assistance with today’s technology? We can offer you 1 on 1 Training at the RTC. Call Chris to make your booking. Parcel pick up service. We offer a pick up or drop off service on the Rollingstone Bus on Thursdays. A small cost of $5 per item, size limit applies. Call Chris for further details. CORES Pty Ltd, Suicide Intervention training was held at the Community Hall earlier this month with approx. 10 people attending. Thank you, Robyn and Chris for your excellent and very successful training. Thank you to Hands on Wildlife for presenting a very entertaining and informative talk on the local snakes and spiders to our Gardening Group. We all wish you well and congratulations (when the time comes) for your next life adventure – the birth of your new baby. As always take care, stay safe and be happy. Chris – (goodness me, this was a tight squeeze, down to the very last line)
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Gwen Cahill is slowly recovering from hip surgery followed by a fall. Not a good sequence of events, but Gwen’s a strong lady and is now on the improve. Barb Armfield has also had hip surgery, so we’re thinking of her and sending lotsa good wishes her way as well. Don Pearson hasn’t been well; Bobby Holt is also now progressing nicely; and Lynnie Godbold had a fall and fractured her hip, poor baby. Lotsa good wishes and positive vibes going their way. Special thoughts and prayers for our special ladies – Judyana, Di, Robyn and Madonna. And to anyone else who has been unwell (and of whom we’re unaware), please get better soon. • On a happier note, Clara Verga celebrated her 90th birthday recently. Good stuff, Clara. You are very clever and we all wish you many more returns. • Are you aware that we now have local access to a Counsellor? She has all the academic requirements, Accreditation, Permits, and Insurance, and appointments can be made through the RTC. Just contact Chris on 4770 7855. • We hope to start work directly on our Railway Display Project. Our Lease has been approved and signed and we’re just awaiting its return as proof of permission to start construction. • We’ve also been advised by Council after our request, that they’ll top-dress the Oval at Pace Park, possibly around November; and once our Licence to Occupy is to hand, we will provide footy goal-posts and footy field boundary markers. • Mega congratulations to Chris Crowe and his Big4 Holiday Parks-aligned Rollingstone Beachfront Resort for fending off rivals in Cairns and the Whitsundays to win the Favourite Park in North Queensland category of “Roam” Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Quite an achievement! • The Country Club has new owners/management which is wonderful news. We wish them much success and the best of luck. • Biggest congratulations to the Rollingstone Seniors who conducted their annual Cuppa Tea for Cancer Morning Tea today. Our big Hall was full (approx. 130, I'd say) and the atmosphere was one of happiness and generosity. To be sure, a goodly amount would have been raised for further research into that toxic disease with which we're all too familiar. Goodonya, Seniors.............xoxo • We have now published a list of the members (and their contact) of our Management Committee. Should you need any assistance concerning the Community Centre, please call one of these people/numbers ONLY. (Page 33 of the “Rag”). • Everything that makes us truly happy is quite simple really – love, sex, and food!
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Evening Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday evenings 7-9pm!!!! This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & All age groups
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the RTC. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play
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
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HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH Are you keeping track of your Prescriptions? Do you know what the PBS Safety Net is? Are you keeping track of your Safety Net? The PBS (The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Safety Net reduces the cost of prescription medicines for individuals and families once the threshold is reached. The Safety Net thresholds are updated each year on the 1 st January. This year dollar ($) amount for concession card holders 60 prescriptions or $378.00. For General patients it is $1494.90 Once you have reached the Safety net threshold concession card patients will receive all PBS prescriptions FREE of charge (excluding drug brand price premiums and private prescriptions). General patients will receive PBS prescriptions at $6.30 (excluding drug brand price premiums and private prescriptions). You can either keep a record of your prescriptions by obtaining a record card from your local pharmacy or if you go the same pharmacy they can keep a record for you. Families can combine all members of immediate family A family comprises: • A couple legally married and not separated, or a couple de facto relationship, with or without dependent children or • A single person with dependent children NOTE: A dependant is someone younger than 16 years of age or a full-time student younger than 25 years attending school, college or university who is wholly or substantially supported financially. For more information regarding The PBS Safety Net go to humanservices.gov.au/pbssafetynet P 12
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Hello Members and welcome. Well, after a rather hectic start to the month the Club’s activities tapered to a more sedate pace late in the month befitting the serenity of where we live which is Paradise.
travellers from the park. Mon was kept busy all day with eager customers lining up for her wonderful coffee. Thanks to our Club Members, Vice-President Graham Milliken for cooking and Lyn Woolard who was kept gainfully employed serving up our big breakfast. Lyn was ably assisted by This month we have introduced a new segment into our article husband Bruce and President Di while I just sort of “mingled” compliments of your Fishing Events Coordinator, Dan Dale and tried to keep out from under foot. Our next markets are and reintroduced Dickie’s Fishing News after too long an on Saturday 3 June from 8.00 am so please support your absence. community and Club and come on down. We would love to see you there. I do thank Dan and Dickie for their contributions. The end of month Club BBQ was very well attended with 60 members and guests despite the Cowboys game on the same night. Once again a huge thank you to those who helped put it together, people who set up, the salad ladies, Robert, Col, Dan and anyone else I have missed. Month after month the same people show up for which we are grateful but it would be nice to see a few more new faces. There are 4 bones that make up an organization or club and I will explain them next month. Thanks also to Stephanie, Amy and Brooke who conducted the raffles won by Mon Dale and Mr. Moo alias Col Cattle. Congratulations. As there were no fish weighed in for the month of March, there were no prizes to award. Please, record your catch; after all, Dan and Perry do not fish every month. President Di laid a wreath on behalf of the Club at the ANZAC Day mid morning Service but under the new rules was not permitted to lay one at the Dawn Service which is now reserved solely for Service type organizations. I believe this new rule has been introduced to “speed up” the Dawn Service which, in my own humble opinion is a pity to lessen the significance of this annual solemn commemoration. On behalf of Rebecca Hutchinson, I had the honour of presenting a Legacy RAAF Bear to the Rollingstone RSL after the march. RSL Rollingstone has been asked to give the Bear to a worthy Legacy Child in our Community. As we know, Rebecca has only just returned from an overseas deployment with the RAAF and this was a wonderful gesture from a thoughtful, caring lady for which we thank her most sincerely.
A Quiet Word from Dan: It was the night of the new moon in April. The weather was perfect, the ocean was flat and the fish were on. I was fishing with a mate on a reef around 140km offshore. It was so quiet the only sounds that could be heard were the ripples of water gently splashing against the side of the boat and loud banging as fish after fish hit the deck. About 9.00pm we heard the sound of an outboard heading our way through the darkness. The boats slowed; turned on a spotlight and appeared to drop anchor a few hundred metres away from us. They seemed to be drifting and then had a few more tries before finally hooking onto the reef. After an hour or so the small boat headed over to us and asked what reef we were on and which way back to Townsville. Somehow they thought they were sitting on Rib Reef but we were a long way from there. I asked if their Chart Plotter had died and they replied that they didn’t have one. I asked if their Sounder was working and they said they didn’t have one of those either. They didn’t have any kind of map, compass or anything else to help with navigation. They said the weather had turned good before they had a chance to get all the equipment installed. I told them to turn off their spotlight and showed them the slight glow of the Townsville lights in the distance. At that point they said thanks and told me they were going to head for Townsville but I suggested they would be better off anchoring up for the night and head back to Townsville in the daylight as it was safer to anchor up on the reef than risk hitting one of the 5 or 6 reefs they would be going over on the way back without a sounder. The way they were talking I could tell that they had all had a fair few beers too. They took my advice and settled in for the night. I moved around during the night and ended up sitting on another reef at daybreak but about an hour later we saw the small boat heading back to Townsville travelling directly over the middle of a reef which I have seen come out of the water on some tides. These blokes were very lucky they stumbled across us out there in the middle of nowhere. They were in a small boat, intoxicated, no navigation equipment and no idea where they were. There is always a possibility of something going wrong even when you are properly prepared so if you are planning on heading out wide, make sure your boat is right for the job, think ahead and always plan for the unexpected. Be safe! Dan
Once again my three readers, I write this article from afar, Di and I are in Boulia (where?!!) being very well looked after by ex Club Members and residents of Balgal, Darren Heggarty and his delightful wife Puy who now call this neat little western town home. Puy runs the Bulia Caravan Park and has done a great job in the short time they have been here. Darren took us around the local area showing us the sights and points of interest we would have otherwise missed. I even had a look at his company car but was not permitted to touch any of the vast arrays of do-dads and thingos fitted to it, a pity I thought as it would have been great fun. Similarly, he would not lend me his handcuffs for the night, oh well, it could have been interesting! They are both starved of friendly familiar faces from Rollingstone and are eager to greet and look after anyone who wishes to visit. The bitumen goes all the way Dickie’s Fishing Report: from Rollingstone to Boulia and the drive is a 10 hour, very G’day Folks, it has been a while since my last report however, interesting one especially from Winton to Boulia where the I hope you all had safe boating during this scenery is fantastic. time as we have not had any news of breakdowns or someone The first Club Markets for the year was held on being rescued.. Great catches of Queen Fish are being landed Saturday 6 May and will continue now until the end of the year around Rattlesnake and Herald islands also some Spanish, on the first Saturday of each month. Despite the initial Spotted and Doggie Mackeral are on the bite. Acheron, threatening sky, we had a good steady roll up of local Havana, Esk and Brisk Islands are still producing some good community members and visitors. The free CPR Awareness catches of Coral Trout and Sweetlip with the channel between Refresher Instructions conducted by the Black River Havana and Fly Islands being great for Ambulance personnel was a big hit especially with the
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Congratulations to Judy Nutt on winning first prize in the Mothers Day Raffle. Committee member Helene sold the winning ticket. Second prize went to Shirley & Eddie Rouse & third prize went to Esme Andersen. Drew bought the ticket for his Mum for Mothers Day. Good on you Drew ! Thank you to everyone for your support. Hope all Mum’s had a beautiful day & that you were loved, cared for & pampered by loved ones. Our Garage Sale/ Car Boot Sale will be starting at 11am on Saturday 24th June 2017. There will be other stalls along with a Sausage Sizzle & cold drinks for sale. You can still book a site by contacting Rhonda 47707813. Come along and find a bargain. Thank you to all those people who have donated items to sell. This is greatly appreciated. All profits will go towards the kids Christmas Party in December. Rollingstone are also having a Car Boot Sale starting at 9am on the same day at the Community Hall in Balgal. Well we didn’t get to go to the Tafe College last month as it was booked out for a private function, so our group of 9 decided to go the Rising Sun Hotel for lunch and it was delicious. Didn’t win any money on Keno but lunch was good! Our next luncheon date is on the 6th June if you would like to come along. Great way to meet other people in your community. There is still some garden mulch if you are looking to revamp the garden. The mulch is on the land next to 62 Herald Street. Please help yourself. The community association will be having a drinks stall at the upcoming Rollingstone Pineapple Festival in September. If you would like to volunteer some time to help out on the day this would be greatly appreciated. You can give me a call 47707813. Our “Winter Raffle” is starting this month, great prizes up for grabs. 1st Prize: Four Burner Hooded BBQ. 2nd Prize: 1 litre Bundi Rum 3rd Prize: Hot Chocolate Gift Pack and there will be 4 other smaller prizes. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available from Mick Wellington, Don Cumming, Margie Gallagher, Helene Haack & Rhonda Schwarz. The raffle will be drawn Saturday 29th July 2017. Safety Hint for the Month : Ensure your boat trailer hitch is secure before towing or reversing! Happy Birthday to all those good people celebrating a birthday in June - and there is a few of us.
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News
Spanish Mackeral and GT’s but be prepared for some line stripping runs especially with the GT’s hookups. The Whale season is upon us once again so keep a lookout for these beautiful creatures and remember there are boating approach rules governing them so brush up on the rules before going out. Well, that is about it for this month, hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder for the boaties in the coming months. Don’t forget to put in a trip sheet with either Ingham or Townsville Coast Guard or at the very least tell someone with local knowledge where you are going. We monitor Channels 16 and 22 on VHF and 27mhz Channels 88 and 90. You can also leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS at The Fishermans Landing for safe disposal. Until next time, tight lines and safe boating. Don’t forget Members that the Club End of Month BBQ will be held as always at The Landing on the last Friday of the month commencing at 6.30 pm. So mark Friday 26 May in your social calendar, it is free for Members, guests and visitors are charged $15.00 pp and accompanied school age children are free so come along and take advantage of this great night out. A reminder also Members and prospective Members that Club Membership Applications will now be accepted for the next financial year. Join now and receive 13 months membership for the price of 12, a bargain!..........Until next month, Ninger
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ENTIRE WELLBEING by Benita Stretching our muscles and body can help in avoiding injuries. According to the Australian OHS statistics 41% of injuries are related to sprains, strains of joints and muscles. With back, hands , shoulders and knee’s being most common. Manual handling mechanisms : e.g. lifting objects, handling objects and falls being the cause. How can we help prevent this? STRETCHING Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy, and we need the flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without stretching our muscles shorten and become tight. For example, sitting in a chair all day results in tight hamstrings in the back of the thigh. That can make it harder to extend your leg or straighten your knee all the way, which inhibits walking. When tight muscles are suddenly called on for a strenuous activity that stretches them, they may become damaged from suddenly being stretched. Injured muscles may not be strong enough to support our joints, which can lead to injury. Regular stretching keeps the muscles long, lean and flexible. Healthy muscles also helps with balance, thus preventing falls. Stretching can help improve: . Blood circulation . Ease stress . Reduce stress injuries from repetitive work . Improve posture . Boost energy The 2 most common types of stretches are static and dynamic. Static stretching means a stretch is held in a challenging but comfortable position for a period of time, usually somewhere between 10 to 30 seconds. Static stretching is the most common form of stretching found in general fitness and is considered safe and effective for improving overall flexibility. e.g. quad , hamstring, shoulders etc. Dynamic stretching basically means you move as you stretch. This type of stretching is great as it activates the muscles you are about to use. Improves range of motion Improves body awareness of your muscles Enhances muscle performance and power. A simple 6 exercise, 10 repetition , 1-2 rounds can prepare your entire body for movement whether being a day at work or your daily exercise. I run local fitness classes which we use dynamic warm ups prior to the workout and static stretching at the end. If you would like further information on how to stretch or classes please contact Benita from Entire Wellbeing on 0408 395 850.
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OP SHOP NEWS We have had a very good month in the shop and are extremely pleased with the donations and the quality!! We received some beautiful evening wear and now it is getting cooler, we have a nice rack of warmer clothing and bedding. Don’t forget our amazing and ever changing range of books. We are still opening 2 Saturdays a month—the first and the 3rd. Please choose carefully: While we can exchange, please do not ask for a refund because we don’t like to say “NO”. P21
Do I need funeral insurance? Last updated: 11 January 2017 We get that it's not the cheeriest topic on the block, but covering the cost of your departure from the earth is worth some research. According to ASIC, funeral costs can range from $4000 for a basic cremations to over $14,000 for a more elaborate casket, burial and flowers. Like the name suggests, funeral insurance is designed to cover the cost of your funeral. Sounds easy enough, but we found: You can end up paying more in premiums than the value of the funeral cover – premiums can rise sharply when you get older and it may be hard to afford them especially if you are on a fixed income. pre-paid funerals, funeral bonds and life insurance or a simple savings account are often a better choice. So what are all the options? Funeral insurance If you go down this route you'll usually make a regular contribution until age 90, after which time cover continues for free. The benefit amount is either fixed or increases over time, and you're usually only covered for accidental death for the first couple of years. An age limit of between 18 and 79 years normally applies – the older you are, the higher the premium. Risks of funeral insurance Premiums can be fixed or increase each year, and can vary according to your gender and whether or not you smoke. If premiums are not fixed you often won't know how much they increase in subsequent years. If you stop paying your premium, you'll no longer be covered and in most cases won't receive a refund. Premiums can add up to more than four times the cost of a funeral. Call for reforms to funeral insurance In 2013, CHOICE joined 10 other consumer and pensioner advocacy groups, including the Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC), in calling for reforms to funeral insurance in Australia. In response to this, Hollard Insurance released their "Guaranteed Funeral Insurance" product, which promises that: •
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G.Day All, Our Mothers Day celebration was tops! Forty two members attended the day, unfortunately quite a few were away but we had some visitors who really enjoyed themselves. Visitors are always welcome. With meals for $10, children 12 years and under are free. Members are always free. Our song bird, JUDY ANNA, entertained us with her wonderful music and two of her family helped out as well, they were all excellent. Music must run in the family, I could listen all day. The food was excellent and thanks must go to the BBQ cooks and our special ladies who bring along such lovely sweets. Margaret Humphreys won the lucky door prize and was given the much deserved honour of cutting the Mothers Day Cake to large applause. Fish of the month went to Ken Dickenson with a 37cm Grassy Sweet lip. There was no lucky length winner. The Lound’s Fresh Seafood Raffle was won by Merle Dickenson. Col and Anne Lound have supported our club for many years, they are the best. We are having a special club outing to the Hervey Range Tearooms for breakfast l brunch on the 25th of June starting at 9.30 am. It would be nice to eat together so try to not be late. Phone Faye 47707616 if coming, as we need numbers for booking. Should be lots of fun.Our next BBQ will be on 11th June. REMINDER. Club memberships are due before 30 th June for $25. STAY SAFE Kindest regards from your committee.
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June, cooler weather and finally some decent rain in May, not nearly enough, but it was much appreciated. Thank you to those people who sent in photos to the Rolly Rag, enabling Kerrie to collate a double page feature on ANZAC Day. Thanks for your patience and efforts Kerrie in relation to the May edition as I know it is a big job to collate the articles and advertising. There I was being clever and thinking I was sending on time, but I forgot to attach the article. Luckily Kerrie notified me and I got it in whilst she waited for a few others. Two-Up was run by Alan, and there was an enthusiastic group who began. Quite a bit of yahooing for a while and then suddenly everyone decided they had finished. Al said no real big winners but a few happy patrons went away with more than they had at the start of the game. Thanks Al for running the two-up and thanks to the participants for joining in. Another thank you goes to Maureen Ryan who donated a box containing a port and glasses. We raffled this and it was won by Garry Luff who was in attendance with Coy, his soon to be wife, and other friends. The port is a commemorative edition made for the 1992 opening of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Canberra. Maureen’s husband, Phillip, served in Vietnam during his military career. Thank you Maureen for this gift. It was also good to see Gordon S and Jim K there on ANZAC Day. They like to represent the National Servicemen’s Association at different commemorations, and being past residents of the area they got to catch up with a few old mates. Keith, our oldest RSL member, was also there and got to ride in Tony’s mini-moke, as the march is too much for Keith now. Thanks Tony. ANZAC Day has passed and we now look to Vietnam Veterans’ Day on the 18th of August. We will probably hold a QGM or HalfYearly meeting in the near future. Members will be notified by mail or email of the date and hopefully we can have a good attendance. We will be discussing the establishment of the Rollingstone Citizens Auxiliary at this meeting, as this was passed at our AGM. This will allow non- service persons a better way to be involved in the RSL. Hopefully we will soon know the new owners of the golf club and we can look forward to even better Friday nights at the golf club. Raffles and Goose Club continue each Friday night and it is good to see a number of families attending and enjoying the club. To any RSL members and supporters, who are not in the best of health at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery. We know that we can now look forward to cooler, sunny days, which are why we live here in paradise.. Take care.…..Cheers, Rhonda. P23
Hello everyone. I am standing in for Maree King who is feeling the cold in Canada. It has been a busy month for our Club. We had the 4BBB Mixed Championships on 29th April and the winners were John O’Kane and Teresa Jewell with a fine 42 points. Runner-ups were Ashley Foster and Rhonda Coulson with 40 points. The next Saturday was Monthly Medal. Phil Thompson and Bill Kirkwood took out the Men’s Division 1 and 2 medals and Merle Dickenson took home the Women’s medal. 13th May saw the Men and Womens 4BBB Championships played. This event was sponsored by Pet Heaven. The winners for the Men were Stuart Jones and Brian Wilson, who just scraped in with a score of 47. The players who nearly grabbed the prize from them were Bob Lloyd with Wayne Butler and John O’Kane with Peter Simpson, both pairings scoring 46. John and Peter were runner-ups after a countback. Bad luck Bob and Wayne. It is tough getting a score of 46 and not winning a prize. By the time this goes to print we will have had our Bluewater and Balgal Beach Pharmacy Day. Thanks to Frank for sponsoring this day, which he has done so for years. A golfer standing on a tee overlooking a river sees a couple of fishermen and says to his partner, "Look at those two idiots fishing in the rain."……...That’ golfing….. Merle Dickenson. P24
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We had a bittersweet moment the other day. We headed out to rescue a fully grown jabiru, a most beautiful and majestic bird. This bird sadly was badly injured but was lucky enough as someone rang to let us know it was needing help. The lady from Townsville and her young daughter were travelling to Ingham and saw the bird floundering on the Bruce Highway. This was on May Day so as you can understand it was very busy on the roads. No one stopped to help the lady try and catch this bird, contain it and then carry it to the side of the road well away from traffic. Unfortunately she had to get her daughter to help which did traumatise the lass as the poor birds injuries were substantial. The young girl gave up her favourite “minky” blanket for this bird and asked that we use it for other rescues. They were on the side of a extremely busy highway for over an hour waiting for us to arrive because she would not leave the bird alone. These people were upset that no one slowed down or stopped to ask if assistance was needed. Chris and I want to thank these two wonderful humans for caring, it is these people that make what we do worthwhile. The bird was euthanised as soon as possible. Now, sometimes we can’t save these poor animals BUT we can euthanise them and put them out of their misery; which is as important!....THANK YOU Nicole and Amy! PLEASE NOTE: Always, SAFETY FIRST!! Do not attempt to rescue animals if it puts your life in danger!!!!
Councillor for Division 1
Cr Margie Ryder P: 0439 915 033 F 07 4727 9050 E: Margie.Ryder@townsville.qld.gov.au W: www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Rollingstone Update As always Rollingstone community once again welcomed me to the Anzac Day celebration and being my second year into the role it actually had a lot more meaning than last year., One part of the Anzac day that moved me the most was when a heap of ladies presented the Red Poppies on the fishing net, that was amazing. Our division was allocated a proportion of the $21.8 million Townsville received from the Palazsczuk Government’s Works for Queensland program to provide employment opportunities and get some local infrastructure projects completed. A major consideration in the project was the focus on getting as many as possible into work as we tough out this difficult period. As announced prior the two projects for Balgal which will be funded under the Works for Queensland program are: • Top dressing of Pace Park • Lights over the Kids Playground near Fishermans Landing
Construction on both these projects will commence in the coming months with construction completed by the end of November 2017. I look forward to continuing to work with the community and if you see me out and about come and say hello. Cr Margie Ryder……...Councillor for Division 1
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Rain, rain, rain and yet the birds want to get the food you put out for them on the food table. Why not? The birds will clear the dishes of food before the rain completely washes the food away or fills the food bowls. It is worth watching them tolerate each other until the food is gone. Autumn is changing into Winter and there are still snakes about looking for food and looking for a hideout suitable for hibernation for the Winter. Since I last listed the birds for Paluma and for RollingstoneBalgal three years ago, I have not added any more to either list. A few have not reappeared in the last three years but that is not to say they will not appear again. The weather this year is so different in the amount of rainfall, the amount of misty cloud and the amount of land clearing that we just might see changes in the wildlife from now on. Keep your eyes open and record the differences in your area. Has anyone seen a Taipan this year or seen a Wedge-tail Eagle or seen a wild Dingo? Keep your eyes open. One thing about land-clearing that helps to keep wildlife in the area is to leave a strip of trees and plants along both sides of a fence-line. Even if it is only a metre strip on both sides of the fence, it helps to keep the native wildlife around and robs you of very little if you do not clear the land completely to the fenceline. Give it a go. While I am very lucky living in Paluma adjacent to a National Park, you are living adjacent to the Clement State Forest. Protect it and enjoy it.
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Les Hyland Bruce Plant Commemoration: At 11.00 hrs on Sunday 23 April 2017 PDCA hosted a Memorial Ceremony in honour of Bruce Albert Plant, a 23 year old pilot of a RAAF Lancaster( DV174),who was killed along with the crew of 6 on 23 September 1943 over Germany on the return journey from bombing factories near Mannheim. Bruce was the son of the first business operators in the District at Boomerang Park Guesthouse on the Paluma Range Road, Fred and Georgina Barrett. Bruce and his Comrades are buried together at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany where they were also commemorated in 2016 by the generous activities of a local group (who rediscovered the remnants of DV 174 in 2015 ) by the erection of a substantial monument in the Speyer Forest where DV174 came down after an encounter with a Luftwaffe Nightfighter. The modern Luftwaffe was represented at that ceremony, as was the RAAF. Relatives of Bruce, including his son John, attended the Paluma Ceremony as well as relatives of Flt Sgt Allen B Cumming, Bomb Aimer and F/0 George Hadley, Navigator. Residents of Paluma and District attended in substantial numbers as did our local State Parliament Representative, Andrew Cripps MLA for Hinchinbrook. The Ceremony was conducted by two RAAF Chaplains, Flt Lts David Kelly and Ken Schulz. A RAAF Catafalque Party from RAAF Garbutt performed the ceremonial duties as did an Army Bugler from 1 RAR, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Squadron Leader Ben Cole, Executive Officer of Garbutt Base, gave an address describing Bruce's early life in the District as well as recounting 460 SQNs extraordinary history during the War which resulted in the death of 589 RAAF airmen. Notwithstanding rain the Ceremony proceeded inside the Hall with Flt Lt Kelly performing, with great aplomb, the outside dedication of our new polished granite War Memorial. A lunch for the relatives and the Service Personnel was hosted by the PDCA following the Ceremony, during which The 460 SQN Ode by Magee was recited. The family members of Bruce, Allen and George appreciated the ceremony and the Paluma community recognition of their sacrifice 74 years after that fateful night when they lost their lives in freeing the World of the scourge of murderous Fascism. Our historical photograph collection has been bolstered by generous contributions from the family members . Lest We Forget. Bruce Plant Memorial: You will notice that the Hall has a new dedicated polished granite War Memorial which incorporates the pre - existing Plaque dedicated in 2002 and which now has a plaque commemorating the sacrifice of the only known former District resident to have been killed in the Defence of our Country, namely Bruce Albert Plant, the pilot of a Lancaster downed over Germany in 1943. The Memorial would not have been possible without the efforts of Mr John Fletcher, Stonemason, as well as the skill, knowledge and perseverance of Don Battersby and Jamie Oliver who displayed remarkable hole digging skills and installation nerve in the insertion process assisted by Michael Drew's John Deere mini tractor! As with the "Trees in Memory" marker the granite slab was donated by Jack Gleeson and family (with special thanks to Therese). The signage for the Memorial was done by Signs of Excellence who also prepared our Pioneers Honour Board on the back wall of the Hall. Thank you to Nathan John! The memorial preparation would not have been possible were it not for the very generous donation of $500.00 to the PDCA from the Townsville Branch of the RAAF association whose Secretary Mr Ted Mildred presented the cheque on the day of its dedication in the presence of Mrs Barbara Bower, Townsville President and her husband Doug who is the Queensland President of the Association. At the recent 2017 AGM it was proposed to move the Linton Stone down to the Paluma Pioneers Trees Grove leaving the paved area around the flagpole as a War Memorial solely. This will be carried out shortly with the Linton plaque being repolished and fixed more securely to its stone. Michael Drew Improvements: During the week commencing May 1st Townsville City Council laid bitumen sealing on the area in front of PEEC [Paluma Environmental Education Centre]. Apart from improving parking and loading of buses for the centre this is the location of our Post collection box and Phone Box so it is a very welcome improvement to the amenity of the village. Additionally bitumen was applied to the car park alongside the Village Gree Meeting with Cr Margie Ryder: On Friday 5th May the Executive of the PDCA had a meeting with Cr Margie Ryder and Sarah Kendall [Executive Officer to the Mayor] in the Community Hall. There was considerable discussion of issues that affect our community and, needless to say, the overriding one was the continuing “non potable” water situation which has been in place since the end of last October. It was learned that the weir has been 90% excavated and only awaits settlement to be completed. Cr Ryder assured the meeting that there will be an amount in the upcoming budget to rectify the Paluma water problem. Bush Dance: For many, many years “Wattle ’n Gum” have held their Solstice Dance in Paluma on the Saturday after the event and 2017 will be no exception. The date is 24th June commencing at 19.30 hrs and the cost will be Adults $10, Children $5 and Family $25. This is one of the most enjoyable nights of the Paluma social year so mark the date in your Calendar. Just watch our for runners between Hidden Valley and Paluma during the day as there is a foot race on the same day. Market Day: This year, unusually, there will be a Market Day on Sunday 5th June - the day after the Bush Dance. This is because of the proximity of Easter and Labour Day this year. Markets will run from 09.00hrs to 13.00hrs and the Sausage Sizzle will also be operational from around 09.00 until we sell out. 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 P 27 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre. Phone: 4771 5411
ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi there everyone, It is with mixed emotion that I inform you all that I have been offered a position as principal at Magnetic Island State School, which I have accepted. The job starts next term. It has been a very difficult decision to leave, I have absolutely loved working with the staff and students here at Rolly, as well as being part of this wonderful community. Rollingstone State School has been a great experience, and my professional growth has been enormous. One of the things that I have enjoyed most is working with a team of experienced and dedicated educators, the expertise and collaboration of all the staff has certainly made working at Rollingstone a pleasure. Some of the things that I am particularly proud of are: The academic achievements and growth of the students, particularly in reading. Junior Leos and our partnership with the local Lions Peer Support Whole school language study Futures and Reef Guardian Schools programs Music (and the Rollingstone State School whole school choir!) Formalising our agreement with our Adopt-a-cop ‘Goughy’ The principal position for Rollingstone has already been advertised, and will be filled before the end of this term. My greatest advice to my successor is to continue to work in partnership with the fantastic community groups in the area, and to always get your Rolly Rag article in on time (or at least beat Goughy!).
Farewell Mrs Pratt After 31 years dedicated to educating students at Rollingstone, Mrs Jeanette Pratt has announced her retirement. Mrs Pratt has been a proud staff member since 1986, with her children, and now grandchildren, being proud Rolly students. We wish Jeanette all the very best with her well-deserved retirement plans!
NAPLAN Our NAPLAN testing for 2017 is now over. The students did a wonderful job, and tried their best with all of the tests. Our wonderful P&C committee provided the NAPLAN top-up breakfast for the whole school on the NAPLAN days. It is a great way to show the support of the whole school for our students that are sitting the test. NAPLAN reports will be sent out to us in early term 3 and will be forwarded to families.
School Camp On the 29th to the 31st of May, our year 4 to 6 students will be attending camp at Daradgee Environmental Education Centre.
TAG Rolly Kerri-Anne has been having a great time with our TAG Rolly group. It is so great to see the young children appear so comfortable at our school and to hear the laughter of the parents and children as they play together. Please encourage any families with young preprep students to join our program, it allows young people to be familiar with our school and to easily transition into our formalised school program when they start prep. Please tell your friends that TAG Rolly starts at 9.00 and finish at 11.00 every Tuesday, all that carers need to do is to bring a plate to share for morning tea. Parents must stay with the children as we follow playgroup rules and procedures.
Parent and Carer support Mrs Wheatley, our wonderful Guidance Officer, and I, in conjunction with ME TOO (a support service for children , young people and families), would like to offer some support for families, parents and grandparents through an information session about supporting and developing strategies to work with young people. During the session, ME TOO will provide information about services and support available to families as well as strategies to support children. The session will be on the 19/6 from 9.00-10.30. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Kacey Constantine Principal Rollingstone State School Ph:
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MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS CLUB Very happy to be able to comment on the likely change in ownership of the resort in the coming months. After 3 and a half years of uncertainty and negativity, it will be a welcome change to the atmosphere of the place and the excitement and interest that positive change can bring. Our Green The green continues to improve each week. The late May rainfall of around 140mm was most welcome and should see us with plenty of water in the dam through to the end of the year. Well done to our merry band of volunteers who are most proud to be associated with such a fine playing surface. Pennants Well done to our men’s team on their continued progress in district bowls. We enjoyed three match wins from our 7 games and had one loss by 2 points. Our wins included games against the eventual winners and runners-up. Michael’s team was also in the hunt for the individual rink win. We also unveiled our new shirts. A big thanks to Pace Farming and My Property Agent for their generous sponsorship that enabled us to turn out in such professional outfits. I’m sure it helps us play well. Championships Our championship matches have continued slowly. Michael had a hard fought win over Bruce and we are awaiting the result of the other semi between Bob and Mal. Our Fours match will need to be arranged for the near future. Dunn Cup Congratulations to the selected team of Bruce, Bob Brooker, Tim and Michael. We wish them a strong tournament. We believe this will be Michael’s 14th straight year of participation at the ‘Cup’. Being the 75th Anniversary of this prestigious event sees a range of celebrations as part of the 4 days. All club presidents have been invited to attend the opening ceremony along with an opportunity to spend time with the president and vice-president of Bowls Queensland. Brekky Bowls and Community Challenge Given the imminent change of ownership and the possible impact of this, we are holding off our Brekky Bowls for another month. The next time will be the first Sunday in July. The Community Bowls Challenge will likely be held in August. President Craig will make contact with the nominated groups to get this back on track. As always check the bias and call Craig on 0479 059 905 for further information.
Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc Hello Rollingstone, May has been a reasonably quiet month for our club which has given our members time to catch their breath and relax. We have our annual change over dinner on 3rd June. This will include celebrating our 10th birthday and the 100 year anniversary of Lions International. It will be a great night with embers of our Seniors Club providing the catering.\ and the great Judy anna entertaining us as she does so brilliantly. We will see the annual migration of the grey nomad brigade descending on our beautiful part of Queensland from those chilly states from now! This means firing up our cooks nights off at the Big 4 Caravan Park thanks to owner Chris Crowe. These nights are well received by one and all who attend . Its all about good food, entertainment and heaps of fun! This is only a small report for this, our quiet time of the year but before I sign off, if anyone in the community needs our help don’t hesitate to call me. A reminder to our community, please don’t be strangers, come and see what we do for our community in fundraising. You never know this just might be what you are looking for to fill some of your spare time. Stay well, stay safe………...Dowie 0412396450
Lions certificate presentation to Bakers Delight Castletown, who supply all of the bread for our BBQ's at Bunnings North Shore at no cost to us whatsoever. As you can see, pictured (left to right) are John Muller, John Holliday, Shirley Muller, Belinda from BD, President Ian Dow, Jan Holliday & Wendy Cooke. P29
Rollingstone & District Seniors What an enjoyable, entertaining morning the Biggest Morning Tea was, it raised $2,686.50 for the Cancer Council. A big thank you to our major supporters, Pace Farming, BP Rollingstone and RaDCA. Thank you also to everyone who donated prizes for our bats, cent sale and raffle. To Carol Phillips and her girls in the kitchen, thanks, they did a wonderful job! The linedancers did a fantastic skit and had everyone laughing! We cannot name everyone that worked hard on the day – the list is too long- but thanks to each and every one of you! June is shaping up to be a busy month : 2nd June the Northern Beaches Over 50’s is having their Biggest Morning Tea 20th June Morning Melodies presents the RAR Band or you can go to the movies followed by lunch 25th the Pimpac concert 28th June we have been invited to visit Wulguru Seniors 4th July Day out at Mini Golf in Townsville If you would like to go to any of these events contact Rhonda on 47707957 In July, the Seniors are hosting a Tribute to Banjo Patterson, this is sure to be a great night with a three course Bush Dinner and loads of entertainment, Rollingstone Lions will have the bar open for all your drinks. See the advert in this Rag for more details. Get a few friends together and come along, this is for everyone in the Community not just Seniors. I think that is all from us now so Cheers all, stay happy and healthy!!!
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ROLLINGSTONE TELSTRA / NBN MEETING On Wednesday 17 April, I chaired a joint Telstra / NBN meeting at the Rollingstone Community Hall, which was attended by local residents from Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Paluma and Toomulla. There was a large crowd in attendance. The Telstra and NBN staff were able to provide general information to those who were able to make it to the meeting, followed by a Q & A session and then an hour long one on one engagement with customers about their individual accounts.Thanks to RADCA for hosting the meeting. I asked Telstra and NBN representatives to come to Rollingstone to outline their capabilities and answer questions about service issues in the area. Thanks to the Telstra and NBN staff who attended. NORTH SHORE CLUBHOUSE OPENS AT BURDELL New community infrastructure has become available on Townsville’s Northern Beaches, with the new North Shore Clubhouse being officially opened at Burdell on Saturday 29 April 2017. I was pleased to attend the opening of the new building, which will serve as a clubhouse for sporting teams, but also as a local community meeting place and events centre. The Federal LNP Government contributed $5 million to the project, which ensured the facility was also designed and constructed as a certified cyclone emergency shelter. Thank you to North Queensland based Senator Ian Macdonald who opened the building and credit to former Member for Herbert, Ewen Jones, who secured the funding. Well done also to former Townsville AFL President John Durkin, who pushed hard to ensure the facility could accommodate the growing demand for a first class AFL oval in Townsville. Congratulations to Stockland North Shore on its $2 million contribution, which delivered the adjacent sporting field that will host cricket matches in the summer and AFL games in the winter. As the residential population on Townsville’s Northern Beaches continues to grow it is important that community infrastructure is delivered to keep up with that growth to protect our lifestyle. I congratulate the Federal LNP Government and Stockland North Shore for partnering to deliver the new $7 million North Shore Clubhouse and AFL and cricket grounds.
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Rollingstone & District YOUNG CITIZENS OF THE YEAR 2017 TROUPIES activities for JUNE
Regular Activities: Thursday afternoons at 4:30pm we hold BASKETBALL TRAINING at the Rollingstone State School. Saturday morning at 9:30 am BASKETBALL GAME at the Rollingstone State School, cost is $1.00. Sunday at 5:00pm, Touch Football at Pace Park (community hall). Cost is $1.00 and all ages welcome. Rubbish Pick Up The kids regular monthly commitment to keep the creek and Bush Parker Park free of rubbish is on Friday 16th June, kicking off at 4:30pm. We will of course have a sausage sizzle (supplies very kindly donated to Troupies from Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Club) and everyone is welcome to come and help. Fundraising We are completed our fundraising for T-shirts for the children to wear and have had agreat response.. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors very much :- Pace Farming, Rydweld, Paradise Pines, RADCA, Rollingstone RSL, Fishermans Landing Fishing & Social Club, Rollingstone Beach Front Resort, Andrew Cripps MP. Look out for us in the future wearing our very own club tshirts and caps. Here is a sneak preview.
Movie Night There will be a movie night on June 2nd Friday. “ SING” which should be great for the kids. We will have hot chips, popcorn, springrolls and chicken nuggets on sale. This will be held at Pace Park.
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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
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch
0407753562 47707 689
Ian Dow
0412396450
Deb Calder
47707474
Norelle Sheill All Correspondence to:
0468903638
The Secretary,
Chris Martin
Monday - Friday
47707 855
8am - 4pm e-mail:
Fax: 47707 811
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm)
47707 153
ROLLY RAG e-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact:
Rag office
47707 799
Janine Jones
0407882009
Police
47707 144
Office Hours 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant
Brad Gough
Senior Constable
Shaun Sutton
Front Desk Admin
Christine Ruston
Raymond Pace
47707 285
Fire Permit
John Pace
47707 348
Toomulla
Eddie White
47707 619
Hencamp Creek
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm Group Leader
Rob Wilson
13 2500 47707 498
Rollingstone State School Principal
Kacey Constantine
47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President
Brad Gough
Secretary
Christine Ruston
Mutarnee State School Principal Michael Blake
Faye Thomson
47707 616
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
47707 034
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President
Di Thompson
0427240472
Secretary
Neil Thompson
0427240472
47516 511
Paluma & District Community Association President
Lynn Hyland
4773 7675
1st. Vice President
Wilf Karnoll
4778 8441
2nd. Vice President
Jamie Oliver
0408710030
Secretary
Michael Drew
0428779302
Email:
drewma@gmail.com
Treasurer
John Tubman
Rollingstone RSL President
Ewan Cameron
Secretary
Rhonda Coulson
0417719043 47707 058
Rollingstone & District Lions Club President
Ian Dow
0412396450
Secretary
Wendy Cooke 0423647074
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
President
North Townsville Community Hub
Rollingstone Qld 4816
RTC
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Playgroup
44 Community Crescent,
Community Centre Manager
47786 033
President
Rhonda Muller
47707 957
Secretary
Gaye Lovell
47707 356
Toomulla Community Association 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 Margaret Preston (Vet)
0414717374 47707 356 / 041296553
0403262212
Justices Of The Peace Nellie Berra 47708131
Chris Martin
After 4pm
47707 352 B/H 47707 855
Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information
47715 411
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Rollingstone General Store & Post Office
POST OFFICE Fax and Colour Photocopier Services Open for business from 7.00am to 6.00pm every day of the week Pay bills, (Rego, Rates, Phone, Electricity, etc); Bank your Cheques and Withdraw Cash; Post Letters and Parcels Phone recharge for all networks 1/N recharge International calling cards
Potatoes
Eggs
Onions
Bananas
Tomatoes
Pineapples
Full Hams 1/2 Hams (Knuckle or Knob) Sliced Ham
Lettuce Plus Extensive Frozen Vegetables
PHARMACY GOODS S2 Medication for winter colds
Double Smoked—the Old– Fashioned Way!
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak Check out our range of
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
DVDs for hire Going Fishing? R os co, Olga & All i so n
We stock tackle, lines and lures for local conditions
P H ON E: 4 77 07 34 0 F AX : 47 70 74 70
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JUNE 2017 Sunday
Monday
4 7.30am St Anthony’s Church 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training 1pm Community Centre Country & Western concert
5 9 am - Cards 9 am Line dancing 3 pm Pineapple Fest meeting 6.45pm SES Training
11 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
12 9 am - Cards 9 am -Line dancing 6.45 pm SES Training 7 pm - AA Meeting
5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training 5.30pm BBBLC BBQ
18 7.30am St Anthony’s Church 8.30-4.30pm Mobile Dentist @ Doctors
25 7.30am St Anth/ Church 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7 9am Indoor bowls 9am Craft Group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
7 pm AA Meeting
19 9am - Cards 9am - Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm - AA Meeting
26 9 am - Cards 9 am - Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm AA Meeting
Thursday
Friday
1 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS
2 8 am Weight Circuit Class
8 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping
9 8 am Weight Circuit Class
11am Computer class Troupies Movie night.
9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS
6.30pm Lions Business Meeting at the Den
20 2pm Board Games at the RTC
27 9.30 am Dream Catchers workshop (kids) 1pm Dream Catchers workshop (adults) 6.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting at the Den
14 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft group
15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 9am VISITING VET
22 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 6.30pm Yoga 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS
28 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft Group 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
29 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 6.30pm Yoga 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS
10 9.30am Basketball Training at RSS
10.30am Yoga 1.00pm BINGO AT HALL 16 8am Weight Circuit Class 4.30pm Troupies Rubbish Pick up at Bushie Parker Park
17 9am-12noon Op Shop 9.30am Basketball Training at RSS 10.30am Yoga
4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS 6.30 pm Yoga 21 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft Group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
3 8 am -3 pm Balgal Beach Markets 9am -12 Op Shop 9.30am Basketball games at RSS 10.30am Yoga
10am Garden Group
6.30 pm Yoga 13 9.30am Mackey Wales Law discussion
Saturday
23 8am Weight Circuit Class
24 9.30am Basketball Training at RSS 9am –12pm
Car Boot Sale 10.30am Yoga 30 6pm Fishermen's Landing Fishing & Soc BBQ
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MAY OUT AND ABOUT BIGGEST MORNING TEA FUNDRAISER
Troupies enjoying learning to cook Puffaloons at the hall with Col Pace
Happy 90th Birthday Clara Indoor Bowls celebration