Rollingstone Rag May 2018

MAY 2018

Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Association Incorporated AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING for PUBLIC USE

Kerbside hard rubbish collection.

PROGRAM:

Following is correspondence from Rollingstone Community Association to Townsville City Council in relation to the proposed date for collection of hard rubbish in our area.

From: Sue Von Wald [mailto:suevonwald@bigpond.com] Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 2018 8:57 AM To: TCC Enquiries Cc: Margie L. Ryder; RTC Subject: Rollingstone Community Centre Would you please advise of a proposed date that Kerbside Hard Rubbish collection might happen in Zone (25), please? We’ve been asked many times would like to publish at least an anticipated date in monthly newsletter.

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With thanks...........................Sue Von Wald, President, Rollingstone Community Association & Rural Transaction Centre.

From: Councillor Support [mailto:CouncillorSupport@townsville.qld.gov.au] Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 2018 5:53 PM To: 'suevonwald@bigpond.com' Cc: Margie L. Ryder Subject: RE: Rollingstone Community Centre Good Afternoon Sue I can advise that at this time Zone 25 is scheduled for late September/October.

Residents will receive a flyer letting them know when they can put their had waste on the kerbside approximately 2 weeks before hand. As soon as the start date for the zone is published the residents can put their waste out the weekend before it.

COMMUNITY VISITS

The Rollingstone Community Association is looking for Expressions of Interest from older and or isolated residents of Rollingstone, Balgal Beach and Toomulla to take part in a Community Visit Program.

This program is designed for a suitably qualified person to visit with interested participants on a semi regular basis, to have: · · ·

a chat play a game of cards or other similar activity a nice cuppa.

Please note: this program will be a free service provided by the Rollingstone Community Centre and is not designed take the place of any family or government assistance available to the participant.

DOES A VISIT IN YOUR HOME INTEREST YOU? Please call me on 47707855 with your name and contact details to be included in this program.

Christine Martin Centre Manager Rollingstone Community Centre

UNIT FOR RENT @ TOOLAKEA 2 CARPETED BEDROOMS.TOTALLY AIR CONDITIONED. COVERED CARPORT WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH.

Kind regards Mary Dolinski Senior Customer Service Representative Community Engagement

NO PETS..PHONE 47886436

Planning & Community Engagement P 1300 878 001 E enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au W www.townsville.qld.gov.au Townsville City Council PO Box 1268 Townsville QLD 4810

Benita’s Weight Circuit Classes are open to everyone, including children from approx. 7 years.

Classes are run on Monday evenings from 4pm and Fridays from 8am.

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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.

Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc.

Queensland Week Luncheon…

New members are sought and will be made most welcome.

5th June 2018.

See page 31 for contact details

Rollingstone & District Seniors BIGGEST MORNING TEA Wednesday 23rd May at 9.30am

See middle pages for more information and booking details but be quick as there are limited seats!

CAR BOOT SALE

At the Community Hall.

Saturday 23rd June

See page 30 for more details

9am— Noon See Page 17 for full details

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!

Photographs in this publication have been supplied by Michelle Rossiter, Joy Uprichard, Kristie Williams, Sharron Thumm, Barbara Drew, Christine Martin. Thank you all.

For online up to date information on what's happening in the Community ROLLINGSTONE and DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION look us up on Facebook

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BALGAL BEACH MARKETS

SES TRAINING DATES 2018 MAY

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

SEPTEMBER

Sat 05 @ 9:00 am

Sat 01 @ 9:00 am

Wed 09 @ 6:45 pm

Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm

Sat 19 @ 9:00 am

Sat 15 @ 9:00 am

Wed 23 @ 6:45 pm

Wed 19 @ 6:45 pm

Held in the Park @ The Landing Loads of Stalls with Food, Coffee, Jewellery, Clothes, Massage, Plants, Books, Bric a Brac .

Sat 29 @ 9:00 am

NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome

JUNE Sat 02 @ 9:00 am

OCTOBER

Wed 06 @ 6:45 pm

Wed 03 @ 6:45 pm

Sat 16 @ 9:00 am

Sat 13 @ 9:00 am

Wed 20 @ 6:45 pm

Fri 19 @ 5:00 pm (Mt Spec)

Sat 30 @ 9:00 am

Wed 24 @ 9:00 am

Car boot or Bric a Brac etc to sell

Call 0457 815 453 Presented by

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club JULY Wed 04 @ 6:45 pm Wed 18 @ 6:45 pm Fri 20 @ 5:00 pm ( Mt Spec) Sat 28 @ 9:00 am

AUGUST Wed 01 @ 6:45 pm Sat 11 @ 9:00 am

NOVEMBER Sat 03 @ 9:00 am Wed 07 @ 6:45 pm

For online information on what's on look up

BALGAL BEACH MARKET

Wed 21 @ 6:45 pm Sat 24 @ 9:00 am

DECEMBER Sat 01 @ 9:00 am Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm

Wed 15 @ 6:45 pm Sat 25 @ 9:00 am Wed 29 @ 6:45 pm

THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3pm

TRANSFER STATION

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.

Domestic Waste Only NO Bulky Items / Furniture /White goods or rubber tyres GREEN WASTE and RECYCLABLES FREE

TOOMULLA:

BLUEWATER:

Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm

Sunday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm P4

on Bruce Highway, Ph. 47708184

The best and most unique Ice-cream and sorbets, fresh fruit juices, cakes and coffee, sandwiches and light tropical meals.

Our ice-creams are made with skim milk and our fruit sorbets are dairy free.

Frosty Mango is ideal for small meetings, family reunions, birthday parties or just relax with a tropical meal, an ice-cream, coffee and cake in air-conditioned comfort or under the veranda.

We also look after you if you have gluten or lactose intolerance.

We are open every day from 8:00am to 6:00pm P5

NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Every Sun

Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7.30am

14 May

No Hairdresser at the RTC.

Check Diary

Yoga, Weight Circuit

15 May

Board Games at the RTC (3rd Tues of Mth)

3 May

Carers Qld Meeting, at the RTC Everyone welcome.

17 May

Visiting Vet 9am on Hall Veranda

4 May

TCC Computer Tutorial at the RTC

19 May

(3rd Thurs of Mth) Dental Van @ Doctors

9/23 May

Mobile Library

23 May

Seniors Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Fundraiser.

3/10/17/23/31 May

Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving hall at 8am – limited seats

5 June

Celebrating Qld Day, Pioneers of the Northern Beaches Luncheon

3/10/17/23/31 May

Notchies Playgroup 9.30am at the hall.

Small fee applies.

23 June

reserve you ticket Carboot Sale – No seller fees – reserve your place.

Carers meeting date is now 3 May, everyone is invited to come along and enjoy an afternoon with people who may be going through similar experiences.

Thank you to Sue Thompson for presenting the School Holiday Activities last month. Numbers were down unfortunately, however that does not take away from the amount of hours Sue gave to set up the activities and to present on the day. We truly appreciate your efforts Sue. In this issue of the Rollingstone Rag is an invitation to our Queensland Day Celebration of the Pioneers of the Townsville Northern Beaches. Booking you place is important as there is only 100 places available.

Don’t forget the Seniors’ major Cancer Research fundraising event for 2018; the Seniors Biggest Morning Tea is being held on Wednesday 23rd May at the Community Centre.

At the time of printing the Seniors Water-Wise Garden Expo is yet to be held. We wish them all the best for this event.

Please come along and support our Rollingstone Gardening Group and the Woodstock Sport and Rec Association who have worked tirelessly to bring this event to fruition. A big thank you to the TCC for backing this project.

Thank you to everyone who responded to Margaret’s (the Vet) letter and paid outstanding monies. Please, if you still have outstanding fees, please contact Margaret to organise a method of payment that suits both of you.

Please be advised Sue Blom (Hairdresser) will not be at the RTC on 14 May. The Association is organising a Carboot sale for 23 June, 9am til Noon. Please call Chris on 47707855 to book you place. Fee free to stall holders.

We wish to thank Nellie Berra for her many years of service to the Rollingstone Community as a JP in the Rollingstone Rag. The Community has gratefully appreciated your service.

To Steve – thank you for your time mowing the grounds of Pace Park. It was a big job.

To the Rollingstone Garden Gnomes – Thank you, the gardens have come up a treat, making lovely into wonderful.

To all our wonderful volunteers, and we have quite a few – thank you for your time and expertise, your generosity is remarkable.

Don’t forget Bingo is on the second Saturday of the Month 1pm for eyes down 1.30pm, please come and support our local Seniors.

Monday Cardies have moved to a 12.30pm start in the Hall. Thursday Cardies are still being held at 9am in the mornings but are located at different homes in the community. Please call 47707855, if you want to know where they will be held each week.

A big thank you to the Pace family for the bales of mulching hay delivered to the Community Centre. Very much appreciated by all at the Centre especially the volunteers in the Gardening group.

Did you know????? Premier Motor Service (Bus Line) do pickups and drop offs on the opposite side of the road from the Rollingstone Hotel when going to Ingham or Cairns and from outside the Hotel when travelling south. Premier’s contact number is 133410 or www.premierms.com.au I have been informed by a very good source that the one way price from Rollingstone to Townsville is $22 and the same return.

Until next time, look after yourselves (You are the only ones who can)……………Chris

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State Schools– Every Student Succeeding

We’re excited to return for Term 2 here at Rollingstone State School. As always, we have many exciting events and opportunities for our students this term. In addition to Cross Country and Athletics day, students will be participating in RACQ Road Safety days, ANZAC Day, Bluestone Cup, Year 4-6 Camp and additional sporting opportunities.

The holidays provide an excellent opportunity for teachers to reflect and to refine what we’re doing to make changes that will benefit our students. I’m optimistic that the planning completed by our dedicated teachers over the holidays will help to drive student outcomes in a positive direction.

Our focus this year is on improving our writing and reading. Teachers are very clear about what we want to see from students and are confident in using evidence based strategies to improve student results in the areas of writing and reading.

This term we are also focussing on improving the presentation of our school grounds. This provides students with the opportunity to develop gardening and outdoor skills. We were fortunate enough to have a staff member from Bunnings North Shore assist us with the development of one of our garden beds last term. We look forward to developing the rest of them as the year progresses.

Thanks for your ongoing support, Keith Poulter Principal Rollingstone State School Ph:

(07) 47 707 313

Fax: (07) 47 707 282

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John and Piera Pace have both had a bad time health-wise lately. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them for a hasty return to feeling better. And Joanie Ruddick has been anything but well for a few weeks now. Hoping by this time, she is improving and wishing her all the best.. Vale Clara Vagara, Clara was only amongst us here at Rollingstone for a short time, however she will be missed.

To the happiest, most obliging, Pharmacist in Balgal, best 50th birthday wishes – Frank Ferlazzo •

We are no longer able to conduct entertainment/leisure activities in the RTC other than after hours (from 6pm). This privilege has been revoked since the recent instance involving the disturbed young man and on advice from government departments.

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In time, when the Firies move into their new building and relinquish the Lease over the old premises, we are hoping to be given first choice on that area, which will mean we’ll be removing some of the storage from the old “Rag” office, giving it a makeover, and using it as another room for hire.

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The Association intends donating $500 to the School towards this year’s Camps.

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“Big Mike” (Michael Adlard) who now owns a battery shop in Townsville – adverts in the RAG - has offered a good discount to all Rollingstone Community Association members who purchase their batteries from him. You will need proof of membership in the form of a receipt, business card from Chris or the likes.

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We’ll be doing a Car Boot Sale on June 23rd from 9am until Noon, at the Community Centre.

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And we’ll be doing our Pioneers’ Luncheon at the Hall on Tuesday, June 5th for those residents of the Townsville Northern Beaches 65 years and older from Noon.

“No pleasure is worth giving up for the sake of a few more years in a

geriatric home in God-only-knows what backwater.” (Kingsley Amis)

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Live well, love much, laugh often ...................... “Sancho Panza”.

Centrelink Access Point at the Community Centre Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. If you want to make a claim or an enquiry please come and make use of the services available through the Access Point.

You can also do small amounts of Medicare business.

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Evening Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday evenings 7-9m!!!!

This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!!

All skill levels & All age groups (cost $2 pp per evening) Just turn up and see how much fun you can have!

Further info contact Chris on 47707855

Come and join us for a great night!

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 .

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2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

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PH: 07 4778 6233

PH: 07 4770 7400

FAX: 07 4778 6733

FAX: 07 4770 7399

8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday

8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday

8.30am – 1pm Saturday

8.30am – 12pm Saturday

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

* Hire Equipment

Blister Packaging for your medicines

* Full Prescription Service * Delivery available for those in need

MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)

*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies * Ear Piercing

*Faulding Vitamins

Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee) Easy parking available

Time to Take Charge of Joint Care and Arthritis

exercise will be beneficial. Hot and cold packs – Application of cold and heat therapy may assist in reducing pain and enable reJoint pain and swelling can affect any joint in the body, and is of- sumption of physical activity. ten accompanied by stiffness, aches and a feeling of heat and TENS machines – TENS therapy device provides a soothing maswarmth.Acute joint pain usually comes on quickly and lasts a short sage experience which can aid in reducing muscular pain, stiffness while. Some examples of acute joint pain include; and tension.

Injury, such as sprains and strains Overuse of the joint Infection and other illnesses such as the flu

Complementary medicines used in Arthritis:

Fish OiL :How it works – Omega 3’s block inflammatory cytokines and prostaglandins, and are converted by the body into powChronic conditions come on slowly and cause long term problems. erful anti-inflammatory chemicals called resolvins. A 2010 metaThe joint pain and swelling can affect more than one joint at a analysis found that fish oil significantly decreased joint tenderness and stiffness in RA patients and reduced or eliminated NSAIDS time, and the most common joints to be affected include; use.

Elbows Wrists Turmeric How it works – Curcumin can reduce joint pain and Shoulders The base of the spine swelling by blocking inflammatory cytokines and enzymes.

Knuckles Hips Knees Ankles Boswellia Serrate: How it works – The active components Joint pain and swelling may be better or worse at different times of (Boswellic acid) have anti-inflammatory and analgesic pain relievthe day. For example, you may find that it is worse first thing in ing properties. It may help prevent cartilage loss and inhibit the the morning. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to autoimmune process. increase in size or appear to be odd shape.

Capsaicin (Capsicum Frutescens): How it works – Applied as a Anyone who experiences pain and swelling in one or more joint topical cream, gel or a patch, capsaicin activates specific nerve should talk to their Doctor for a treatment and exercise plan. receptors causing local heat, stinging and or itching sensations.

Prolonged activation of the receptors causes them to lose their abilNon-medical treatments for Arthritis include: ity to process pain signals for extended periods of time. Capsaicin Patient education/self-management – Arthritis self management must be used regularly to keep their nerve receptors from working courses, activities and educational materials are available through properly and processing pain signals. *Capsaicin can cause burnArthritis Australia. ing and irritations. Avoid applying it near your eyes or on sensitive Exercise therapy – Both land and water based exercise is benefi- skin. cial for patients with arthritis. Patients should speak with their Regular use of Paracetamol and/or Ibuprofen can also be used to Doctor prior to embarking on an exercise regimen. control pain.

Weight loss – Obesity is the single most important modifiable risk Please see your Doctor if pain is persists. factor for OA and encouragement to lose weight through diet and P 12

BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACH Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au

Appointments can be made from 8am by calling

4770 7244 Appointment hours may vary subject to G.P. availability Please listen to any recorded message for more information.

General Practitioners:

Dr Olga Hasa Dr Vladimir Hasa

Our Doctors may call you to discuss your results or ongoing care, they will never require your Credit Card Details.

Dr Lloyd Malone Dr Jessica Eltherington Dr Vibhav Pandey Physiotherapist: Katrina Kerr (Free Movement Physio) Tuesdays Podiatrist - Teresa Matai (Tropics Podiatry) One Monday a month Pathology Services: Every Wednesday from 8.30-12noon

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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

Monday at 4pm Friday at 8am

The bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day, Located in the carpark at Rollingstone Community Centre P14

CONNECTIONS: Real women real stories Happy May!! I love the Month of May!! It’s such a special month for many reasons - but especially as it’s the Month we Honour and Celebrate “Mother’s Day”. (Also just a little secret side note - it’s my birthday month and this year it has the numbers five and zero coming together shhhhJ) Anyway today I’m reminded just how special a mother is and of how important it is that we value all of our mothers within the community, both those who are near and far from us.

As I write I myself am especially thinking of my Mum, as in the next 12 hours I’m flying off to Brisbane to see her as she has just had two strokes and is in hospital, which is a huge shock for us all! Mum is strong and always has everything together, and is the glue in our family and no doubt your mum is too - well not today though! It looks like she will be in hospital for the next 2 weeks and for her 79th Birthday which was on Thursday April 26th.

I’m just so thankful that I’m able to be with her and support her and Dad during this time. It is such a big reminder to me to cherish this life that we have and cherish those that gave us the gift of life.

Now I know not every person may feel that way as families and parents are not always perfect and maybe yours has been one of hardship and difficulties; and maybe there is even a lot of sadness and conflicted feelings in your heart towards your parents or especially your mum, and this can place such a hole in our hearts. I was born and raised in a blessed family home with both my parents – no they weren’t perfect – but to me they were and are!

In our family we were taught the art of forgiveness, which is a gift I’ve learnt that not everyone is taught nor even shown how to forgive. But at this time and as you reflect on your Mother, your mother figure, as a Mother yourself, or perhaps the gift of motherhood hasn’t graced your life or is a role yet to come – no matter what state this message finds you in, know the power of forgiveness is in your hands. It is a choice to forgive and let go of any wrong so you too can cherish, celebrate and honour your Mother who gave you life. The bonds which WOMEN and MOTHERS share are strengthened and empowered when connected and united, we can achieve much. Through our connections we can hold each other up, share our tears and teach each other the gift of forgiveness where needed, and sometimes you know we need to start by forgiving ourselves so we can then forgive others and walk together in harmony.

So here’s to every MOTHER and WOMEN may we be the examples we are meant to be to our children and community. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LADIES. Looking forward to building our CONNECTIONS and making our community strong.

This Month please note the DATE CHANGES below … Connections Coffee and Chats! Meeting at Mystic Sands Golf Club 9am – 10.30ish Tuesday – May 8th and May 22nd. Enquiries Please phone Jen 0447 444 482.

9th & 23rd May FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library P15

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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

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Congratulations to Annette & Sam on winning the Easter Raffle. Hoping they enjoyed eating so many Easter Eggs! Thank you to everyone for your support.

We would like to send a big congratulations to Claire, Ash & Bodhie on the safe arrival of another beautiful son Lachlan.

Ashley also managed to win the $50 lucky number in the same week, well done Ashley !!

Our Mothers Day Raffle is selling and nearly ready to draw on the 9th May. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. We now have four prizes and I would like to thank Betty for your kind donation of a beautiful bottle of sparkling Taltarni Chardonnay Pinot for third prize. Ben from United Chemist Northshore has also donated some wonderful prizes. Good Luck to those with tickets.

Can residents please remember that there is NO ‘ Dog off-lead Area ‘ in Toomulla ….. and this includes the beach area ! All dogs, at all times, must have a lead on once you leave your yard. We have just had another elderly resident who likes to walk in the mornings, baled up by two dogs on her walk.

It was only when another resident saw what was happening, and went to her aid to chase the dogs away. This was a very frightening experience for our resident who is now hesitant about walking in the mornings. All residents have a right to feel safe in the community when out and about walking. Why is it that dog owners say “ Oh my dog/s won’t hurt anyone” but when left to roam free and not on a lead, their dog becomes aggressive towards people! Please keep your dogs on a lead once you leave your property and please be aware that there are council laws regarding dogs without leads roaming in the community. This includes the beach area as well.

And it is the same old story with The SPEED LIMIT in and around Toomulla. The speed limit is still 50km and along the Esplanade on the unsealed road is still 20kms. We have lots of kids in the community, riding around on their bikes, and lots of people who like to walk, so please, be considerate and perhaps be a little conscious of your speed limit when driving in and around our beautiful community. Hopefully the new 50kms signs will be up along Herald Street soon. Maybe this will help the speedsters remember.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating a birthday in May.

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello and welcome. The heavy rain in March, although very welcome did cause a few minor problems to our Club Management. The main occurrence was the unfortunate but very necessary cancellation of our Club Market Day on Easter Saturday, 31st March. Club Management had to make a decision on holding the Market four days prior and after consulting the various weather forecasts issued by those well-paid people who are wrong 97% of the time, the decision was made to cancel. As it turned out the day dawned clear and bright and beautiful, oh for the services of a crystal ball! The other deciding factor was that if the rain did come as predicted the heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the park would have caused damage to the grounds. Our Club would then be liable for the extensive repair bill from Council. The first Market Day on Saturday 7 April went ahead as scheduled which was well represented by stall holders but unfortunately again not many people turned up to support the day. Thanks to all the Club helpers who manned the BBQ, sold raffles etc.

The Club End of Month BBQ held on Friday 23 March was very well attended with over 63 Members and guests or visitors attending. Robert Pratt had a very willing and capable helper in Son Daniel who did an excellent job cooking the sausages and making the rissoles kindly donated by Col Pace. Meanwhile, She Who Must be Obeyed, Wife Kirsty Pratt ran the drinks supply for the workers and organized the food table. Daughter Stephanie checked in Members and guests, waited on tables and assisted with the clean-up. Youngest Daughter Amie conducted the Club raffle selling out in no time and which was won for the second month in a row by Dickie who donated the prize back to the Club.

Your generosity exceeds your good looks Dickie, thank you.

Grandie Ma Pratt (Club Treasurer Jeanette) did what all Club Treasurers do and collected money, took orders for Club Shirts and generally gave directions (wanted or otherwise) to everyone within ear shot. Grandie Pa Pratt (Club Secretary Richard) did what all good ex-Army personnel do and supervised. It was an all-round Pratt Family effort as it is month after month and we all are most grateful to them.

Vicki Fischer and Di Thompson will run a workshop on “How to Pick a Dud Motel Room During Your Travels”. This will be enlightening as these two ladies are experts in this field. Kim Love will hold a workshop on “Footprints in the Sand, Their Interpretation and Hidden Meaning.” This one will be a sell-out, I have booked my seat! Dickie Charleston will lecture on “How to Keep your Body fit and Healthy” as well as conducting a class on “Cheap Scotch and Red Wine Quaffing Appreciation”. A must for us all on a budget. The last workshop will be by Garry Luff on “How to Grow a Lush Thick Lawn that You Have to Mow three times a Week”. On the entertainment side we have all the way from many recent gigs in the southern states, the one and only, the very popular Mr Col Cattle (Mr. Moo) with a banjo on his knee.

Babz Armfield will sing and Richard Pickering will dance (or the other way around, they will sort it on the day).

Don’t miss this trip Members but please remember it is for Members only (no guests or visitors).

Kids Classic Fishing Competition. Dan Dale, our Club Fishing Coordinator has advised that there will be a Kids Classic Fishing Competition held on Sunday 15 July 2018 which will be an ideal way to end the school holidays Please mark this date on that scrap of paper behind your dunny door. Prizes will be awarded in four categories, Most Species Caught; Most Fish Caught; Biggest Fish and, Mystery Prize. At the end of the competition there will be a free sausage sizzle for all involved where the prizes will be awarded. Full details and rules will be advertised later.

Dickie’s Fishing Report. Giday Folks. Well the weather has not been kind to us this last month with Cyclone Iris travelling up and down the coast threatening us with all kinds of doom and destruction. However, a few hardy souls made it out to the inner shoals and came up with some reasonable catches. Taylors Beach and Estuary have produces some excellent catches of Barra. and Mangrove Jacks and also Cattle Creek has delivered good catches of Crabs and jacks. The best bait is live bait with Potty Mullet or Green Back Herring which have started to school into Scrubby Creek and Rollingstone Creek… However, it is not a good idea to use a drag net at the moment due to a good size croc operating out The Club Monthly Fishing Competition winners were, Senior, of Scrubby and Rollingstone unless you can persuade someone to Bruce Woolard, Junior, Daniel Pratt and Mystery, Cameron Love. go on the deep end. Cast nets appear to be the best and safest Congratulations.

Club Member Darren Gleeson (Darren da way to catch your live bait.

Plumber) was the happy winner of our big Club raffle of a The inner shoals have produced excellent catches of 38cm NannyWAECO 12 volt car cooler. Thank you all for participating. gai with the odd one just over the legal 40cm size. Also, a numNow, quiz time. Who during March 2018 forgot to turn-off the ber of Coral Trout have been caught on Gun Barrel and Mystic booster pump and lock the control box to the Stinger Net not once Sands inner shoals along with good catches of Grunter. The new but twice, two (2), days in a row? Was it (a) Dickie, (b) Dickie, moon on Monday 14th and good tides should produce better fish(c) Dickie, or (d) Dickie. As with most multiple-choice answers, ing periods especially on the morning and late afternoon tides. when in doubt, pick (c). The answer will be revealed next month. The occasional Finger Mark should be around the shoals surrounding Gun Barrel area and live squid or Mullet will be the best Club Members have cast their vote for the preferred location of of baits as far as Finger Mark or Grunter go. Hopefully the wet the Club Fun Family Weekend Away and have selected the season is coming to an end and that the weather settles down for Beachcomber Resort and Caravan Park on the beach front in our beautiful dry season. Well. That is about all for this month, Cardwell. This event will be conducted over the weekend 25 to safe boating and tight lines to all and remember to put in a trip 27 May 2018 and will be a cultural affair as well as a time to just sheet with either Townsville or Ingham Coast Guard. Your out of relax by the pool or go fishing and exploring. There are no set date flares or EPIRBS may be left at The Landing for safe disposrules except to asked for assistance with the washing-up after each al. Regards, Dickie. meal. The cultural activities planned are set to bring enlightenment and information to our Members by experts in the various Please also remember Members, check your Emails for up to date fields. For example, President Graham will impart his extensive information on Club matters. Until next month, Ninger knowledge of “ the exquisite art of gentlemen drinking rum”.

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Can everyone keep their can ring tops off the aluminium cans please. There will be a tin in the Community Hall for collection. The ring tops go towards the making of new Wheelchairs

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WE HAVE BOUNCE COFFEE AND BEAUTIFUL YUMMY CAKES AND SLICES AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK. COME UP AND ENJOY THE LOVELY SCENERY AND GOOD COFFEE.

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G.Day All, This month’s BBQ night was excellent; we played Team Quoits with lots of laughter and encouragement from players. Team 2 won and received the gold, they were so chuffed. They played really well. Good onya guys.

The food was very yummy as always. Rhonda tried out her new Onion Glasses and they worked. No more tears. The cooks do a great job and the ladies desserts are absolutely scrumptious. I am sure they try to outdo one another. Keep trying ladies, I love it and try them all. The waist line suffers but we can’t resist, so temptation always wins.

Fish of the month went to Merle Dickenson with a 58cm Grunter. Good on you Merle, you and Ken sure know how to get amongst them. The LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD RAFFLE was won by Ken Turner. Lucky bloke. Loundsy has the best seafood in town, we recommend them to everyone. They also have bait as well. The service is excellent too.

On the 23rd April we are having a fishing trip to Magnetic Island aboard the good ship’’ ROSIE’’. It will be a great day on the water.

Hope we all bag a lot of fish.

On May 13th we will celebrate MOTHERS DAY at the hall commencing at 5.30 pm. It will be a ripper night; we are having a TRIVIA night, always a lot of fun for all. MUMS deserve recognition for the job they do.

Visitors are always welcome; dinner cost is $10 per head children under 12 years are free. Members are always free. So come along, have a fun night, you will be made very welcome. Kindest regards from your committee.

Stay safe we treasure you all.

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Paluma in the Clouds - Les Hyland Cool, Clear water: At last, after years of the “Boil Water” regime, the new water treatment plant is in operation in Paluma. The boil water notices have been removed as from April 17th and tap water is now up to Australian Standards and, therefore, drinkable.

Residents who have not already done so are recommended to drain their pipes by running taps for 10 minutes to clear any stale water from the system before drinking.

The commencement of work on the extension was delayed by the wet weather but did commence on Monday 12th March.The construction will provide a new room which will be used for meetings and as a training room for the SES and the PRFB. Double doors opening onto the verandah will allow for people to spread out when large functions are held. The verandah will now face Smith Cres. Progress to date has seen the flooring extended the extra 4 metres and the ceiling removed from the current verandah in readiness for the roofing works. Whilst the work is in progress the decision has been made to postpone the opening to the public of our Tuesday History mornings and it seems likely that this will continue for at least April and into May. Community Hall

It all happened at Easter After lots of talk about a High Ropes Course but no apparent action (apart from a couple of signs on the fence) over the last twelve months it all happened over ten days starting on the Thursday before Easter. a truck load of 14 metre long power poles came up the range road without getting stuck on any of the sharp bends, followed by two concrete trucks, a crane and other machinery. by the end of the day the poles were all standing up, concreted into the ground, on the two vacant blocks at the corner of Mount Spec Road and Lookout Road to form the skeleton for the planned High Ropes Course. Over the next ten days Sid from Australian Ropes Course Builders and Sam Stedman from Outer Limits Adventure Fitness worked hard to construct the High Ropes Course as well as a challenge course at ground level and four “Monkey Poles”, 12 metre high climbing poles.There are 8 horizontal elements installed 10 metres above ground, including a cargo net, horizontal ladder, multi vine segment, etc. that participants have to negotiate, all perfectly safe as participants are always connected by harness to safety lines. A “leap of faith”, where participants climb to the top of a free standing pole and then jump to touch a red buoy, tests their courage and faith into their friends to belay them safely to the ground. A “Glider Possum” whisks a person into the air with the help of their friends manning the belay line.There is still more work to be done, such as fencing and landscaping, but it wont be long before the first school groups will be testing their courage and have fun on all these new activities, slack lining and archery will also be available on site. Watch this space for the announcement of a Grand Opening in June and the date for the first “Open to the Public” Sunday.

Len Cook Ceramics: Len Cook’s studio finally opened up to the public again after a long break. The gallery and studio have been purpose built, making it easier to display wares in a well designed gallery space and the studio is very functional. Len will still be making his range of domestic ware from time to time, but now he will have time to start making a lot of pieces that are going to be one off pieces, especially from the wood burning kiln.

“Ephemera in the Mist” After a hiatus of several years “Ephemera in the Mist” is coming back to Paluma. The main events will occur during the long weekend September 29–October 1, 2018, but many sculptures and installations will be scattered through the rainforest and along roads between Sept 27- Oct 7. Modelled on other successful sculpture festivals including Townsville’s Strand Ephemera and Sculpture at Scenic World, Katoomba, Ephemera in the Mist 2018 (EIM 2018) expected to be a major biennial feature event on the Townsville Calendar. It will foster an increased appreciation of north Queensland rainforests not only as unique diverse ecosystem, but also as a source of artistic and cultural inspiration for Queenslanders including indigenous groups. The natural beauty and diversity of form and function of rainforest habitats will be celebrated through a range of art installations and supporting activities.

Key activities will include:

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The signature event – an organic sculpture trail through the rainforest. The art works will be created and left in situ to gradually disintegrate back into the forest floor.

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A separate show of more durable sculptural works on private property & public spaces in Paluma Village. This section would have an environmental theme, but be removed from their sites at the end of the event.

An exhibition of 2D & small 3D works in the Community Hall with adjoining market where artists can sell their works.

Possible music events and activities for school children

In order to enhance the success of this year’s event we intend to attract high calibre established artists from local, state and interstate. We are hoping that this will be supported through grant applications from the Townsville City Council and the Queensland Regional Arts Fund.

More details will be provided in the next issue, but make sure you note the dates in your calendar.

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A Word From The NOTCH Hub I would like to introduce myself as the new Manager of NOTCH. My name is Sandra Elton & I have lived in the North Townsville area for 17 years, so I am almost a local! My family lives in Deeragun & I have worked across the community services sector for many years.

Myself and our dedicated team of fantastic staff & volunteers will be working hard to bring you more of what you want to see into our area in 2018.

NOTCH Playgroup – Rollingstone Our mobile playgroup continues to run outreach services to Rollingstone every Thursday 9.30-11.30am during school terms. This is a valuable service that we would like to continue offering beyond 2018.

Our playgroup numbers have declined over recent months & we would like to engage more local families so that it remains viable to keep the service running to Rollingstone.

Parents are welcome to trial the first week free. So bring your kids and come and try our structured term time program. This term we have mother’s day craft, excursions planned and Messy Play coming visit! We also have a transport service which you can call 47516511 to book a pickup.

If you have any other ideas/feedback – we’d love to hear it! If you know of local families with children 0-5 that don’t know about our playgroup, please spread the word!

Regards, Sandra Elton Manager – North Townsville Community Hub manager@notch.org.au

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R.S.L.NEWS

A little difficult to write this at the moment as this needs to be in on Monday, 23rd April, and obviously ANZAC Day is on Wednesday.

However, at this stage the weather is looking great and hopefully by the time you read this we will have had another very successful ANZAC Day. We are very lucky to receive the support of the services each year and this year our Catafalque Party will be provided by 3rd Combat Support Services, from Lavarack Barracks, as usually happens on ANZAC Day and Vietnam Veterans’ Day. We also have support from the RAAF. WO 2 Ray Eastham, has supported our RSL over many years, with a Catafalque Party for Remembrance Day, but he also encourages service persons to attend our ANZAC Day commemorative events as well.

This year our Guest Speakers are LT Connor van Rhoon, from the Army, and SQNLDR Jameelie Fletchett from the RAAF. SGT Evan Beddone will be wreath layer and coordinating SGT, Cpl David Ulrich will be the Guard Commander and supporting him are PTE Joshua Crase, PTE Rebecca Heppburn, PTE Tony Baines, PTE Thomas Locker, PTE James Terry and Flag Orderlies, PTE Huidong Cho and PTE Shanice Zeppa.

At times, some of us, tend to worry about the future, but when you see, hear and speak to these young people, you have to admire their dedication, presentation and desire to do their best in their chosen fields. Thank you to all of those service persons who make our services at Balgal Beach so special.

A big thank you to all of the sponsors who make donations each year to ensure we can keep the cost of the breakfast to a minimum. They are of course Pace Farms for eggs and ice; Blancos for sausages, and we go through 15kg of them; plus great meat trays for our raffles; Pauls Milk for a crate of milk to assist with the “gunfire” and breakfast, and to Rosco for storing the milk for us. RADCA allow us the use of the cold room for storage and we are able to use their tables and chairs to provide comfort to those elderly people who attend. The Lions always do a great job with breakfast and Faye has her team up and running to ensure the wait time is kept to a minimum for service and quality.

We thank the Townsville City Council for the use of the park and assisting with the preparation of the area, power and access to set up. CLR Margie Ryder represents the Council at our service, presenting a speech, and also joins in with the comraderie back at the club. Thank you Margie.

Rollingstone State School help with our programs and our certificates, and the lovely “Mrs Nina” is getting this down pat to ensure all goes well. The two local schools, Rollingstone and Mutarnee, have students participate, usually through the presentation of a poem, and also participate in the March. This is lovely to see. Thank you Keith Poulter and Michael Blake, respective principals, and to Rollingstone for singing the Australian National Anthem. I’m sure there will be other schools represented on the day and we thank those students for their participation.

Thank you to all of the people who assist with setting up and taking down at the end of the services. All help is much appreciated.

Following the services we will adjourn to Mystic Sands Golf Club and a big thank you to Shelley for preparing the “nibblies” and the staff for their service. Thank you Mick and Lisa for enabling our RSL to continue to call the Golf club our home.

I will endeavour to thank those whom I have missed in the June Rolly Rag. You type June and go, WOW, heading towards the middle of the year already.

A thank you to some of our Rollingstone Citizens Auxiliary members for their care for one of our members who is not in the best of health. Thanks to Pumpkin, Chick, Rhonda and Vince L, for the work you do in helping Bob S. Lovely neighbours to have and a reflection of the community spirit of Balgal.

Our Goose Club continues to climb and we are now in the $500 range. Thank you to all of our supporters for purchasing numbers and also buying raffle tickets. Also a thank you to the RSL members who take a turn on the raffle roster. The more helpers the less times your turn comes up.

Hopefully some clever, talented people will be able forward photos from ANZAC Day to the Rolly Rag team before printing so they can accompany the May rag.

Finally, thank you to all who attended the service and showed their respect for those who have given their lives and those who undertake to keep our country safe.

Take care. Cheers, Rhonda.

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RSL LATE NEWS If I am lucky, the clever ladies who publish the Rolly Rag, will be able to add this.

ANZAC DAY was wonderful. Both services were well attended and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. The RAAF representatives commented on what a beautiful setting for the Dawn Service, and as they sipped their coffees back at the golf club, between services, they noted the beautiful view to the mountains.

Thank you to so many people for helping in a variety of ways. Assisting with carrying items, handing out programs, running the bar and setting up, taking down tents, and packing away. Ashley, Greg, Graeme, John M, Mick C, Dowie, Bruce, Ewan, Rob T, Jan, Shirley M and apologies to those whom I missed. Thanks to Jenny and Brenda for helping me, Judyanna H and Greg G for assisting Tony M5, with the music, Doug and Des for running the bar, the Lions for a delicious breakfast, Goughy and Sean for ensuring safety, the Queensland Ambulance Service for your presence and Rob and the SES for parking. As you can see, many hands do make light work. I can confidently send an email to the Council and say the park was left as it was found.

Rollingstone State School students and a couple of St Anthony’s students, sang the National Anthem, and had a last minute request for the New Zealand one to also be sung. However, hearing the words, adds to the atmosphere, and I’m sure all appreciated their great effort. Thank you to Elle from Mutarnee and Lyriah from Rollingstone for presenting poems. Well done girls.

Back at the club, the food was devoured as quickly as it appeared and people relaxed with a drink and hoped for some luck as they purchased a raffle ticket. Lisa decided it couldn’t be an ANZAC Day without two-up, so she ran the game, along with some assistance from Mick C. There was some yahooing and some winners and grinners. Mick Mac was too busy behind the bar. Thanks Lisa, Mick, Shelley and Kris for a great finish to the day.

MORE PHOTOS OVER THE PAGE

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More Anzac Day

photos

Gary Clews, a local Balgal resident, wore his own medals, his father's and great uncle’s medals. His great uncle also earned the Victoria cross medal, which is only 1 of 100 in Australia

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MAY 2018 TIDE CHART

OP SHOP NEWS There are heaps of good quality clothes in stock at the moment, with plenty to choose from at very reasonable prices.

Come in an have a look and bag yourself a bargain.

We are open every week day from 9am to 3pm and Saturday 5th May 9am to 12 noon P29

Rollingstone & District Seniors Another month has gone by and we have Anzac Day coming up. There has been so much on Facebook and the likes about the political correctness of having Anzac Day. I am a firm believer that how we celebrate in OUR own country has NOTHING to do with any of the issues mentioned in social media forums.

The Seniors have a busy time coming up with the cancer Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday, 23rd May at 9.30am. We are hoping that the community will get behind us as they always have, to make this a bigger and better event. We are having a cent sale, any donations towards that will be greatly appreciated. There is a fancy hat theme, come on ladies and gents get your ideas going to make the fanciest hat, there are prizes for both genders. There will also be raffles and the usual games with the media coming out to cheer us on.

We can do this!!!!!

The Seniors also have a Mother’s day raffle on the go for a lovely basket of ladies goodies, so well worth getting tickets. Any of the committee members have books of tickets so grab some off them. It will be drawn two days beforehand and will make a lovely gift for someone.

We held a Devonshire Tea on Friday 13th April. There was a lot of effort put into it and had various different scones and all for a gold coin donation. The people who attended thoroughly enjoyed the scones and the games that were played. It is such a shame though that the community does not get behind these events and make them even bigger and better.

PimPac has a variety concert on 29th April and another on the 24th June, if you are interested please contact Bernice. Also do not forget the games afternoon every third Tuesday afternoon, good to keep the brain moving. We have carpet bowls every Wednesday morning and evening, which keep the eye in and body supple.

The seniors have been invited to visit the Upper Ross PCYC over 50’s gathering on May 1st, please hand in your names to either Gaye or Joh. If there is a need, we will be taking the bus. This is always a pleasant outing and lunch can be included for those who wish to partake at the pub.

The date for Mama Mia at Maggie Island has been changed to 16th June. Please contact Gwen for further details.

I would like to thank our very highly regarded Megan who has had to give away hairdressing. It is a sad loss for many of us but we now have other local hairdressers to choose from. We are a very lucky community out here, please lets patronise these people.

Regards, Gaye Lovell, Secretary | Rollingstone & District Seniors

Cost for Playgroup is $3 per child with a maximum of $6 per family for two or more children. There is also an annual fee of $20 for insurance . Contact 47516511 for more information.

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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc. Hi Folks President Ian is doing some hard yards at present, so he has asked me to try and impress you with what the Lions have been up to.

One of the many highlights of the Lions Calendar is the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast after the Dawn Service where we lend a hand to the RSL and try to feel good about arousing at 4.00am.

We do some big projects throughout the year, but none compare to the emotional impact of the Dawn Service, together with the Street Parade and Community Service at 10.00am.

We were pleased to help with the Water-Wise Garden Expo at the end of April and I for one, would twist the arm of the Organisers to do it again next year.

The 1st week of May was also a busy time for us with the National Lions Convention being held in Townsville and our Club is playing some vital roles with John Muller as the Deputy Chair of the Organising Committee, our President ‘Dowie’ and his crew as part of the construction team and our Club involved in the roadside welcome.

Have you noticed some changes to our hangout - The Lions’ Den? We have changed our colour scheme, rearranged the interior, soon will have our toilet block ‘open’ (pardon the pun) and have some exciting innovations planned for our Club as the year progresses.

What we need to complete the picture is you – yes that’s right, we desperately need you to help. Can you spare 3 hours a month volunteering to help the local community and beyond, at the same time, helping yourself by meeting new friends, learning new skills and perhaps one day being part of our leadership team. We are keeping the seat warm for you and would love to welcome you to come and visit our Club just to see what it’s all about.

Talk to your neighbours who you know are members of our Lions Club or phone the numbers listed on page 33 in the Rolly Rag. We might even shout you a free dinner at a Dinner Meeting held at 6.30pm on the 4 th Tuesday of the month.

Cheers John Holliday – Club Secretary

MAY RAINFALL REPORT Monthly Rain totals as at 24/04/18 Rainfall for APRIL 19.5mls Year to date: 1321.1mls Wet Days:

5

Max Temp:

33 on 31/03/18

Min Temp:

19 on 22/04/18

To access all the data from our local weather station go to: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/

WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL:

BIRDS

4770 7540 / 0427 074 816

GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES & KANGAROOS

4770 7356 / 0412 965 535

CHRIS GREEN

0402 084 588

POSSUMS

Habitat destruction is by far the largest threat to the survival of our native animals. Natural vegetation is destroyed to make way for developments such as housing estates, roads, parking lots, industry, shopping centres and golf courses. With their homes destroyed, native animals struggle to survive. Their supply of natural foods disappears along with their shelter from predators and the elements.

While the area is being cleared many, animals flee to nearby bush regions leaving behind their vulnerable, dependent young.

Homeless animals try to settle into the surrounding areas, but many have to fight the animals already living there for food and shelter.

It’s not easy finding food and shelters at the best of times but these things make it even harder. It's these poor unfortunate creatures that come into care because of their poor condition. Not forgetting their young that were left behind because they can't look after them.

So between their habitats being destroyed and homes taken away and motor vehicles they don't have much of a chance anymore .

P31 We have to take care of what we can and give them a chance. Look after all wild life.

Cold and Flu season fast approaching: How do you get back on your Feet?

Despite our best efforts at some stage through winter we may succumb to a cold or flu. If stress or life events get in the way of maintaining healthy habits this compromises our immune system. Both the cold and flu are caused by viruses, most commonly the rhinovirus.

Many people may not realise that antibiotics only target bacteria and are NOT able to kill the viruses responsible for colds and flus. But there are nutrients and herbs that can manage these viral infections and keep your immune defences strong.

Medicinal mushrooms have potent antiviral activity. Especially reishi, shiitake, cordyceps and coriolus mushrooms are known for immune boosting. Studies have shown they reduce the length and severity of an acute cold and also help prevent future recurrences Mucus and phlegm are signs that your immune system is hard at work trying to get rid of the gunk. Garlic has great antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to name a few, raw garlic helps to dry up the mucus. Liquorice is soothing and has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties, enjoy your liquorice tea or herbal.

You may feel you need to soldier on but taking time to rest and recuperate reduces the risk of spreading the infection to your work mates and helps you recover sooner. The lifestyle prescription when you are unwell is sleep, sleep and more sleep. Focus your efforts on restoring your energy levels with warm, nourishing foods such as soups, drink plenty of water or herbal teas, avoid mucus promoting, inflammatory foods such as dairy and processed foods. I have attached a simple recipe for a flu brew to help you recover quicker when the flu attacks

Flu Brew Boil up one litre of water containing knob of ginger sliced, couple of cloves of garlic crushed, ž teas of cayenne pepper and the juice of 2 lemons for 30 minutes. Strain off mug full and add teas of manuka honey, stir and drink whilst very warm. Enjoy. Remember to rest and sleep to recover.

Article supplied by Benita @ Entire Wellbeing

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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

47707 474

Narelle Sheill

0468903638

Geoffrey Prytherch All Correspondence to:

47707 689

The Secretary

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 Janine Jones

Police

47707 799 0407882009

Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) 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

47708 131

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information

Secretary

Kerrie Cochrane

47707 034

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President

Graham Milliken

0428416060

Secretary

Richard Pratt

0407635634

Playgroup 47516 511

President

Jamie Oliver

0408 710 030

1st. Vice President

Colwyn Campbell

4770 8559

2nd. Vice President

Lynne Hyland

4770 8559

Secretary

Michele Bird

Email:

mbird09@bigpond.com

Treasurer

Wilfred Karnoll

4778 8441

President

Ewan Cameron

041771904

Secretary

Rhonda Coulson

47707 058

0417 767 099

Rollingstone & District Lions Club President

Ian Dow

0412396450

Secretary

John Holliday

0414808483

President

Joh Schwier

47707 795

Secretary

Gaye Lovell

47707 356

Toomulla Community Association

Raymond Pace

Emergency - Flood or Storm

47707 616

Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.

Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone

Faye Thomson

Rollingstone RSL

47707 144

Senior Sergeant

President

Paluma & District Community Association

Rollingstone Qld 4816

RTC

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.

North Townsville Community Hub

44 Community Crescent,

Community Centre Manager

47786 033

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

Business Hours

47707 855 0409689320

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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 BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM

Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Try our chocolate muffins

NEED HARDWARE? FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES

Lots of new stock on display.

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Potatoes

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Eggs

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Onions

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Bananas

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Tomatoes

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Pineapples

Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables

Going Fishing?

We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions

R os co, Olga, Al iso n & Ea mo n

FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS 

Barbeque Sausages

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Lean Mince

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Rump Steak

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Rosco’s famous ham off the bone P34

MAY 2018 Sunday

Monday

29 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre

30 9 am Line dancing

5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

6 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

13 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre

12.30 Cards

5pm Touch Footy Training

Wednesday 2 9am Indoor bowls

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

3 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

4 8am Weight Circuit Class

5 8 am –1 pm Balgal Beach Markets

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

11am TCC Computer tutorial

9am -12 Op Shop

7 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards

8 5pmTouch Footy Training

9 9am Indoor bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY

4.00 Weight circuit

6.45 pm SES Train

7 pm AA Meeting

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

14 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards

5.30pm BBBLC BBQ

7 pm - AA Meeting

20 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre

21 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards

8.30-4.30pm Mobile Dentist @ Doctors

4.00 Weight circuit

5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

7 pm AA Meeting 28 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards 4.00 Weight circuit 7 pm AA Meeting

15 5pm Touch Footy Training

16 9am Indoor Bowls 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

2pm Board Games at the Hall

10 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

11 8am Weight Circuit Class

12 BINGO 1pm for 1.30 start

18 8 am Weight Circuit Class

19 9am SES Training

24 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

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8 am Weight Circuit Class

10.30am Yoga

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

6pm BBQ Fishermans Landing Fishing and Soc Club

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 6.30pm Lions Bus. Meeting at Den

17 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am VISITING VET 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

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23 9.30 am

5pm Touch Footy Training

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

6.30pm Lions Dinner meeting at Den

9am SES training 10.30am Yoga

7 pm AA Meeting

4.00 Weight circuit

5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

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4.00 Weight circuit

5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

27 7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre

Tuesday

11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 6.45 pm SES Train 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

29 5pm Touch Footy Training

30 9am Indoor Bowls 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

31 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

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APRIL OUT AND ABOUT Fred Gillam was fortunate enough to be selected as a "games Shaper" to assist with the running of the Commonwealth Games Basketball competition in Townsville. He is pictured with the Games mascot Borobi Margaret Harney handing Babz Armfield a thankyou from the aquarobic participants for leading them throughout the season.

Some of the 60 participants who took advantage of the twice a week aquarobic sessions. A mighty effort from everyone

John and Jan Holliday at the Balgal Beach Boating and Leisure Club dinner

Margie Ryder and the Guys on the Bridge

Judyana, Joan, Deb, Carol, Trevor and Joy, together with Cr Margie Ryder prior to the Anzac Day ceremony

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes and feathers!!

Spot The Garden Gnome??!!!!

On Sunday 15 April, a small band of 5 garden gnomes (Ladies) (and 1 unhappy Husband) of the Rollingstone Gardening Group spent a fruitful morning working in the Gardens of the Community Centre to best present our gardens for the Water-Wise Gardening Expo held at the Community Centre on 29 April.

A big THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for your energy, expertise and time. Your contributions are gratefully appreciated. Your have done a wonderful job taming the tigers.

Amy with her school holiday macramĂŠ creation