OCTOBER 2013 Sunday
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Wednesday 2 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group
6 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
7 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY *************** 9am - Line dancing
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Lions Club 7pm at the Hall
9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group
7pm - AA Meeting
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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
9am - Line dancing
6.30pm Beaches Church
7pm - AA Meeting
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BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
Fishermans landing Fishing & Social Club BBQ BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
24 8 to 3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING
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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
9am - Line dancing
Lions Club 7pm at the Hall
9-12 Indoor Bowls
9 am - Cards 9-12 Craft Group MOBILE LIBRARY
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9 am - Cards 7pm - AA Meeting
10 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup
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17 8-3pm Community Bus shopping Visiting Vet Margaret 9-12 Hall 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup Rollingstone P&C Meeting 3.15pm
9-12 Craft Group
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5 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 10 am
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9 am - Cards
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4 11am-1pm Computer literacy with TCC
7.30 at Hall Scribblers on Balgal
BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
27 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 6.30pm Beaches Church 8 am at HQ SES TRAINING
3 8-3pm Community Bus shopping
MOBILE LIBRARY
9-12 Indoor Bowls
7pm - AA Meeting
OCTOBER 2013 Friday Saturday
Thursday
9-12 Craft Group
19 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 10 am
31 8-3pm Community Bus 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup SES TRAINING 7pm at HQ
Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated.
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Tony Accorsini sets a cracking pace in the pineapple de-topping competition On ABC National Rural news 16th Sept 2013
Balgal Beach Markets on the first and third Saturday of the month. Just look how much fun was had last month : A bout of spontaneous dancing from some locals and stalholders !!!!
Community Noticeboard
COVER PHOTO THANKS TO REBECCA HUTCHINSON
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.
John & Piera Pace together with Mario & Nellie Berra and Families would like to thank all our friends for their phone calls, cards and visits during our mothers recent illness and subsequent passing. Your care is very much appreciated!
FREE TIPPING WEEKEND A Free Tipping Weekend October 5, 6 and 7 – the October long weekend. Bluewater and Toomulla will be open on Saturday 5 October, Sunday 6 October and Monday 7 October between 7:30am to 4:30pm daily.
A sincere thank you to the Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade team with the no fuss extremely effective and professional burn off at the back of Mystic Avenue on Wednesday night 04/09/13. A few burning stumps were all that indicated a fire had been through. The wind ( what wind there was) was in right direction with no smell of smoke. Fantastic job guys and girls...so reassuring to know that you are there. Really appreciated. Thank you. Pam and Peter Simpson. CR Sue Blom will be spending the afternoon at Rollingstone Community Centre on the 16th October from 12pm until 3.30pm. Please, if you have something you would like to talk to her about, come and see her or give her a call and she will come and see you.
Thank you to Barry & Shelley S and Faye & Rob T for their ongoing concern and help and also to Chris M, Don A and Ken T for assistance with transport to Hospital and Doctors appointments. We are very grateful, Helen and Rick Dyer
A HUGE thankyou for doing an amazing job of the PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL has to go to the hard worker that you can find daily in the RTC building....Chris Martin There is an enormous amount of organising to make the day run without any hitches. There was a greater number of visitors and locals than ever before with people lining the roads to watch the parade. Chris managed to get coverage in town via 4 TTT and Greg McCabe from 4 TTT was MC for the Festival , 106.3 ABC Radio. Thanks again Chris and congratulations on the success of the event!!
A list of found property remaining from clean up at the Pineapple festival. Please see Chris at the RTC to collect: 1 carry bag with clothing 1 cardigan 2 wide brimmed hats 1 cap 2 sets of kiddies thongs 1 woven handfan 1 pair of kiddies sunglasses
CHRISTMAS CAROLS CALLING ALL CHRISTMAS CAROLS PEFORMERS!!
Start thinking about what songs you would like to perform on the night. Call Chris at the RTC 47707855 to nominate and reserve your song choices.
And a huge thank you to all the wonderful people - especially the kids - who participated in the Clean Up Australia campaign last month!!
Robyn from Toomulla Coast Care has free copies of Burdekin Dry Tropics Coastal Birds and Plants books for anyone interested. call Robyn on 4770 7142 if you would like a copy. P3
NOTES FROM THE R.T.C. WOW Rollingstone and District - I have now been initiated in the ways of the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival and it was well worth waiting for. The day bloomed warm and clear, with a gentle breeze. Jan F was at her station directing the stall holders and amusements to their locations, the parking attendants were doing the same at that stage, with the small but steady stream of traffic arriving. The girls in the Op Shop were busy putting the finishing touches to their displays both inside the hall and the Op Shop itself. Lions were everywhere, gold and maroon shirts were darting about warming up hotplates and filling eskies with drinks and ice. The Seniors readied their urn and set out delicious cakes and biscuits for sale. The Coffee man arrived - to add freshly brewed coffee to the smell of cooking bacon and eggs for breakfast. The stalls and amusements literally popped out of the ground like mushrooms in the wet. From a distance sirens and horns could be heard heralding the start of the parade and the cacophony inched its way towards Pace Park getting louder and louder. Dignitaries took their places at the judges table to watch the pineapple driven tractors; trucks full of pineapples with balloons and streamers dancing in the breeze; a little pineapple princess on her pony, and bicycle bound Bill and Ben the Pineapple Men. There were quad Pineapples, Pineapple Cruisers, Harleys and the most quaint Morris Minor. Country music accompanied the procession on to the grounds thanks to Lynda G and Paul B and Greg McCabe who so generously gave of his MC skills. Ken T, his crew and two magical Lions triumphed by turning the darkened hearts of the dreaded pirates to light with the help of a sparkling spell from the Wizard; saving the Pineapple ransom and starting a wonderful love fest - until - a small child's voice rang out from the crowd "Who is going to rescue the Princess?" The Poor Princess, still tied up on the pirate ship was hastily released from her bonds, to join the festivities. The day was whizzing by like pineapples tossed past Dowie's head. It was wonderful to see this little township out in force; families, young and old to coin the phrase; the kiddies with masterfully painted butterflies and zombie faces, making the most of the free amusements; and being able to spy a sleeping wombat and snakes from Billabong Sanctuary ( thank you Brad ) and quietly sneak a peek at the a "Pinkie" being fed. Pineapple tasting and ice drinks, Ninja displays, gems, soaps, home cooking, toys, militaria, garden decorations made from nuts and bolts; imagination and creativity was everywhere under the multi-coloured shade covers. So much to see and do. There are so many people to thank and not enough space to do so here; to everyone involved in the organisation, support, sponsorship, set up, working on the day and the wash up THANK YOU. To everyone in Rollingstone and everyone who came to our Festival THANK YOU.
Housekeeping: Lost property from the Festival is listed on the Community Notice Board and can be collected from the RTC. Dates to remember: The Townsville City Council is hosting 3 free dump days this Labour Day long weekend 5, 6 & 7 October. The Community Bus leaves every Thursday at 8am returning around 3pm. Please do not forget to book your place on the bus, as seats are limited. Playgroup starts again for term 4 on Thursday 10 October 9.30am to 12.00pm. The reality is that if this valuable activity is not well supported by our district the opportunity to host a playgroup will be lost. Playgroup is about the kids, an opportunity to get together and play, to learn new skills and help with development of social skills and making friends which is so important when making the transition into school. These social skills, learned so early can help us as adults, to have better relationships with our families and peers and to maintain friendships. Please do not deprive your children the opportunity to develop stronger, happier relationships. The Vet is at the Community Centre every 3rd Thursday of the month: 17 October 9.00am – 12.00pm We are Calling all performers for the Christmas Carols in December, please call me to nominate your song choices. ………………...Cheers Chris
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Locally Handmade Soaps & Essential oils and gift packs. See me at the local market Saturday 5th October
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month From 10 am
I only attend the first Saturday of each month, NOT the second Saturday Shelley & Barry Stevenson Ph 47707854
Held in the Park near Fishermans Landing proudly presented by the Fishermans Landing Fishing Club October 9 & 23 If you are interested in having a stall phone john 0427 078934 P5
“CAROLS by GLO-LIGHT” will now be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th. Due to unforseen circumstances, we’ve had to move the date.........and probably for the better. It is most sadly that we report that DEBBIE GERITZ-KING (Lion Blondie) has been admitted to the Good Shepherd Hospice for full-time care. She’s not travelling well and we wish her and REG truly the best and send them both lots and lots of love. The Community Association (RaDCA) held the first Annual General Meeting to coincide with the fiscal year, during September. The same officers were returned although Val Diehm has stepped down, and Nevis Foster has taken her place. The new arrangement will now mean that the next AGM will be held probably around September, 2014. The Rose that we bought from Lions Australia (through our local group) and planted at the Centre has had its first bloom, to be followed by a cluster of about five. It looks just beautiful – so thrilled! There was a pelican on our oval the other day. And that’s a first for here at the Centre, at least. Herewith piccie, so there’s no doubting what Chris and I saw! The community said “goodbye” to VAL DIEHM at a most pleasant evening at the Country Club during September. Val has gone to live in Townsville, but she’s a wonderful lady who contributed just so much by way of hard work, laughter, and generosity that she’ll be very badly missed. Let’s hope she comes back to visit us often. And speaking of the Country Club: Steve and Vonnie Wynne have taken over the management and the food is terrific and the prices phenomenal. Pay them a visit and help make our Club vibrant again. Biggest bouquets to our Firies over the past couple of months and you all know why. And while we’re on this subject, who the hell are the fire-bugs lighting these random fires? How come no-one sees them? Why are they doing this? I really, really hope Brad (Gough) catches up with them. They mightn’t be so bloody smart then! BIGGEST THANKS to David & Donna Fitch for just the kindest gesture of gifting me with an American Flag to replace the one that was stolen. Burkie's back in residence again and I'm so grateful to two very special people. It was the BEST PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL ever and therefore the result of much human contribution. However, two of those who did most of the back-breaking work were (Lion) IAN D. (“Dowie”) and our Centre Manager, CHRIS. We owe these two (2) wonderful people just so much that “thank you” seems most inadequate, but it comes most sincerely from the bottom of our collective hearts. Chris is an absolute gem and we all know how good Dowie is. Didn’t the OP SHOP look super for the Festival with all its decorations? The girls won first prize in the “NON MOBILE” float category – LOL. But, what they really did do was take $520 for the day!! Now, how good is that, considering everything costs 50c., $1 or $2? Still looking for jars for preserves, preferably the smaller variety, but all donations gratefully received. Please leave them with Chris at the RTC if you are able to help. There were visitors from Paluma, Upper Ross PCYC, Bluewater, Maggie Island and Tully for the Seniors Fun Day last month. BUT.................the only locals there were the women and men working to make the day a success. There was not ONE local Senior there just to take part and enjoy themselves. Such a shame, but how to change that is a conudrum of major proportions. However, the tucker and the enjoyment were extra special as always. The pig population that’s been ravaging properties along the creek and beach suburbs was reduced by one during September. A big ole ‘woorang’ sow was killed on Colin Lound’s property one night after lengthy, concerted and diligent surveillance. However, they’ve been back so now the hunters need to eliminate her boyfriend as well. Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza”
Sunny Days Carer's Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1.30pm at the RTC. The group gives carers the chance to meet other carers, talk, listen, support others and be supported. Phone: 07 4773 5808 P6
Andrew Cripps MP Ph: 07 4776 1428 Member for Hinchinbrook Ingham Qld 4850 Fax:07 4776 3503
After a marathon federal election campaign, most Australians will be breathing a sigh of relief that the country’s political conversation can return to some semblance of normality. I want to congratulate the new Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and the Liberal National Coalition on a strong election victory. The people have spoken. I assure the people of the Hinchinbrook electorate the Newman LNP Government is looking forward to working with a sensible, grown up Commonwealth Government, instead of having to put up with the nonsense we saw from Gillard, Rudd and the Labor Party, who were captured by the Greens, Independents and minor parties. One concern is the potential mess in the Senate, with complex webs of preference deals giving several obscure tiny parties with very small levels of support, a chance of having candidates elected. Unfortunately, the Senate ballot paper is becoming a joke. This may be a threat to the progress of the Abbott Government’s agenda. I want to congratulate LNP candidate for Kennedy, Noeline Ikin, on an outstanding effort. Noeline outpolled the Katter Party by more than 10%, with 40% of primary votes and a swing to the LNP of 16%, but has fallen just short, due to a preference deal between the Katter Party, Labor and other minor parties. I also want to congratulate Herbert MP, Ewen Jones, on being re-elected with a swing in his favour of just short of 4%. Ewen is now part of a government with a big job to do. We should be grateful politics in Australia is sorted out at the ballot box and not down the barrel of a gun as occurs elsewhere around the world.
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Council Clippings - Division One Hello to everyone again. I do apologise for the lack of articles in the last couple of months it has been a very busy time. Well, dancing with the Townsville stars is finished and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout this fundraising time. Together with your kind donation of $700. I managed to raise just over $4000 dollars so thank YOU VERY MUCH. I intend on bringing the DVD of the event up for the Seniors Christmas Party for all to see. I also would like to thank the Seniors for allowing me yet again to join them for the seniors luncheon at Rollingstone. A great day was had by all. Big congratulations to the committee of the pineapple festival. Another great day for families of the Northern Beaches - much fun was had by all. I attended with 3 of my granddaughters who really enjoyed it. There was something for everyone. The lights have been replaced at the Balgal Beach entrance - thank you to the community for making me aware of this issue and new bins are in at the new truck stop Bruce Highway. A Free Tipping Weekend has been proposed by council and is planned for October 5, 6 and 7 – the October long weekend. Historically free tipping weekends have been run in Townsville for many years. The last one was held in 2008 just prior to the introduction of the free tipping vouchers that are now distributed to property owners. The benefit of a Free Tipping Weekend is that it allows all residential customers to utilize the waste management facilities for free (even if they do not have a voucher). Running the event in October also allows all residents to clear their properties of unwanted items just prior to the cyclone season in order to reduce the risk of wind-blown debris. The October free tipping weekend will be part of a larger overarching ‘Waste Wise’ marketing campaign. The Waste Wise campaign will run from mid-September through mid-November. By combining different initiatives under a single umbrella a broad reaching campaign will be delivered that is stronger than its individual elements. Free disposal of municipal solid waste is available to all residents during the long weekend. All other waste types will incur a fee as per the charges listed on council’s website. (i.e. Construction and Demolition, Commercial and Industrial, Low Hazard and High Hazard wastes will incur a fee. The normal acceptance criteria will apply for all sites). FREE TIPPING WEEKEND Landfill and Transfer stations opening hours remain the same during this period, with the exception of Bluewater and Toomulla which will be open on Saturday 5 October, Sunday 6 October and Monday 7 October between 7:30am to 4:30pm daily. TRANSFER STATIONS Toomulla Beach Rd TOOMULLA Bluewater Dve BLUEWATER Gearneys Lane JENSEN I will be spending the afternoon at Rollingstone community centre on the 16th October from 12pm until 3.30pm please if you have something you would like to talk to me about come and see me or give me a call and I will come and see you. Sue Blom Chair Community and Culture Councillor for Division 1
P 1300 878 001 M 0427 300 364 E sue.blom@townsville.qld.gov.au
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Gidday Rollingstone, It isn’t a matter of being lazy or slack and it certainly isn’t a question of commitmentB I’m simply inconsistent when it comes to being able to meet a deadline. I tryB God knows I make a start every time – even if it is at the last minute and in a blind panic about a half hour before the Rag editors have to cut me off. I’ve got at least a dozen or so Rag articles that I’ve started and never manage to reach the end of. My excuses include everything from the very feeble to the very bizarre and include lots of great descriptions like tragic, horrific, urgent, lifethreatening, box-headed, half-witted and my personal favourite – “I’ve never seen anything like it before, in my entire life”. I won’t bore you or insult you with the details of my latest excuseB lets just stick with “inconsistent” and be done with it. You may have heard – Senior Constable Toy Boy Troy Aspden is on the move. He has applied and been accepted for a position as a Senior Constable in Ayr and should be starting there in late October. Of course that means a new copper in town. At the time of scratching out this months dribble, we’ve narrowed it down from six applicants to the top two. Hold your breath folks – I’ll know next week. There are a couple of photos I want to show you. The first one comes with an apology to the Fishing Clubs and a few others where I promised to turn up for a meal and a chat. Obviously I didn’t make itB see there was this tragic, horrific, urgent thingB ahh forget itB just read paragraph one again. Anyway – the photo of the metal canister – it’s about the size of one of the old milk bottles, fairly light and it has NO identifying marks or labels – it’s one of the poisonous canisters that have been washing up on the beaches of eastern Australia and the west coast of New Zealand for the past few years. This one was found just north of Crystal Creek and another one was washed up on Taylors Beach a day or so ago. The contents are concentrated and toxic and used to kill rats in the belly of the big cargo ships. Now before you go thinking that you might save a few bucks on rat sack – the contents react with air and / or water and inhaling any of the fumes or dust or allowing this stuff to touch your skin will have you in hospital. It’s already responsible for at least one human death. If you happen to see one on the beach (or anywhere for that matter) please don’t touch it or handle it in any way. Ring me and I’ll contact the proper authorities to take care of it. Remember PLEASE DON’T TOUCH IT. The second photo – that’s a broken stubbie bottle – found in the sand by one of my kids (they’re all MY kids) about 20 meters away from where the stinger net usually sits. NowB the language that I want to use here is abusive and offensive and definitely NOT suitable for the tender minds of those who read the Rag – so either skip over this next bit (you know you won’t) or use your imagination. I have a huge **#*@* problem with #@*^#* fools who think that our back yard is their **@#@* dump – but if I find anyone leaving this sort of thing in our area – their problem will be much, much bigger. FiresB againB hats off to the volunteer fire fighters who turn up to control the burns. These people give up their time FOR NOTHINGB FOR FREEB NO MONEYB just to make sure that the bush fire doesn’t become a car fire or a house fire or (Heaven forbid) a Coroners Inquest into the death of one of you. But it isn’t only the volunteers who give up their time. Most of these people have families and commitments – they give more than just their time – they give up their kid’s time and sleep and meals. And so gentle reader, let me leave you with the almost mandatory piece of worthless information that fills so many of the Coppers Log articlesB actually before I do thatB I want to change the name from “Coppers Log” to something else – so I’m looking for suggestions. Send me an email or scribble your idea down and drop it into the station (remember – no dirty stuff – this is a family show). The winner will be my guest for a cup of coffee and some sticky bun one morning along with a special mention in the next Rag. AnywayB where was I? Worthless information! (It’s not you haven’t heard plenty of that from me in these articles anyway – right?). With yet another birthday under my belt a little while ago, (I asked the terrorist if I was getting better looking with age. She told me at least my beard looks good???) BI found myself in a conversation with an old mate about which was worse: Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. We decided that if you had to suffer one or the other, we’d go with Parkinson’s – we figured that it’s better to spill half your wine than to forget Goughy where you put the bottle.............Stay safe P9
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News The 2013 GREAT FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION! Our Fathers Day celebration, held again at Ken Turner’s place, was a huge success with 67 people attending. We played backyard cricket until the sun went down with plenty of wickets falling to good bowling and catches. The entertainment provided by our favourite poets was just so much fun. They are really good at what they do, creating heaps of laughter with plenty of good jokes.
G’day All
Our Master Chef PUMPKIN SOUP COMPETITION was excellent with the Judges selecting Kerry Cochrane’s entry the winner. WELL DONE MASTER CHEF KERRY! We were treated to a large variety of stews - magnificent bush tucker. Everybody raved about how good they were. WELL DONE STEW COOKER PEOPLE! The dessert was yummy as always. Our Fathers Day cake was cut by the oldest and youngest dads: Gordon Payne and Colm Branigan had the honour.
The GHOST BUSTER trailer ride is always a hit, the kids and some brave adults got assaulted by ferocious ghosts jumping out of the dark, armed with confetti guns. The kids returned fire with lots of excitement. IT IS REALLY GOOD FUN every year. Winners of the LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD RAFFLES were Sue Von Wald and Elaine Finn. TOP PRIZES donated by our Townsville’s best seafood people. PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL What a great day it was. Good stalls, good crowd, good entertainment and meeting up with lots of friends old and new. Congratulations to RADCA and the ROLLINGSTONE LIONS CLUB for a superb effort. The parade was very well received by all the spectators along the way to the hall. Our BBBALC float, in partnership with the LEISURE ACCESSIBLE CLUB, the PIRATES of BALGAL and the TOWNSVILLE KUNG FU ACADEMY “Peace Lions” and Wizard, was a perfect combination. The LEISURE ACCESSIBLE float ROSIE won the best comedy category. Our performing joint play in centre ring was really good with plenty of positive feedback from spectators.
A very special thank you to all involved, your enthusiasm and participation was spectacular. I feel sure our next month’s newsletter will be exciting as well, with plenty to tell after our weekend away to LUCINDA on the 11, 12, 13.th of OCTOBER. FISH OF THE MONTH August was a big month with some big fish weighed in. We recorded Sweetlip, Stripey, Coral Trout, Mackerel, Bream, Fingermark, Estuary Cod and Small Mouth Nannygai in the overall catch. The winner was an outstanding 72cm Fingermark landed on a lure by David White. Lucky Dave also picked up the Mystery Weight for this fish so he went shopping at Pro Tackle with the proceeds. LUCINDA WEEKEND – 11-13 October 2013 Our annual weekend away to Lucinda is on the 11th, 12th, 13th of October. So get in and book your accommodation at the Wanderers Holiday Village at Lucinda (Call 4777-8213 and tell them you are part of the BBBALC group) or perhaps miss out. The good ship ROSIE is fully booked and with other members on standby. It is a great weekend of fishing and frivolity ... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! For any enquiries give Ken Turner a call 4770-7276.
AN INVITATION …Join us at our Monthly BBQs (usually) held at the Rollingstone Community Hall held on the 1st Sunday of each month where you will meet new people and catch up with old friends. $10 a head for non-members (kids 12 years and under, free, when accompanied by an adult). BYO drinks. NEXT BBQs: Sunday 6th October 2013 at the Community Hall (5pm start). Sunday 3rd November 2013 at the Community Hall (5pm start). Please support our valued Sponsors: Lound’s Fresh Seafood, Pro Tackle and Motor Marine. Check the web site bbbalc.com and “Find us on FACEBOOK” for all the latest news and photos! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ __ Merry We Meet! Are you all ready to make the big splash? Aquarobics will start at 9am on Tuesday the 8th of October and continue each Friday and Tuesday after that at the Rollingstone Caravan Park. I am quite happy to pick anyone up who wants to “Come & try” or just come for a look to see what we do and decide if it’s for you or not. For the first month we will be doing the float belt program which is a no impact program where you work your limbs against the water pressure. A very easy on the body session. Or you can always do VALs program! Gosh aren’t we going to miss her. We are all shapes and sizes so don’t be shy. We love to have a few laughs and the most exercised parts of our bodies are Tongue, Mouth and Jaw. You can get really fairdinkum if you like and have a really good workout. We encourage everyone to work at their own pace and know their own body limitations. The fact that it has warmed up so early this year means that the water temperature shouldn’t be so cold when we start. Wait till you see the new clock, you certainly can’t miss it! Very visible right across the pool even without the specs on. Another big THANK YOU to the Rollingstone Seniors for their very generous donation. Don’t forget the hat/shade and sunscreen. Look forward to seeing all the regular girls and boy and lots of new ones for this sea son. Thanks to the girls who have replied to my email letting me know they will be away and when they will be back. See you soon. Keep Fit & Stay Healthy. BABZ. P 11
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Karaoke Night DATE CHANGE Saturday 26 October Rollingstone Community Centre 1 Community Crescent Balgal Beach Qld 4186
Starting at 6.30pm. All budding singers, musicians and dancers; families, friends, all welcome. Family focussed Gold Coin door entry BYO beverages and food Will cater for all types of music Rock and Roll dancers Have had extensive experience as DJs for 4TTT
I would like some feedback about what types of music people like as I can order the music and have it ready for the night. Please call Greg 0487827493. Bring the kids, sing your favourite songs, get together in a friendly atmosphere.
S.O.B.S (Scribblers on Balgal & Surrounds) Our inaugural meeting in September was a success. While we only had a small turn out, we were all pleased to meet other writers and look forward to learning from each other over the coming months. Thank you to those who attended and welcome to anyone who is intending to join us.
Next Meeting Thursday 10th October 7:30pm Rollingstone Community Office Building $2:00 for hall hire and maybe a plate of biscuits Bring writing materials and some of your work to read (1000 - 1500 words and only if you want to.)
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Rollingstone & District SenYet another busy month for Seniors. With the Elections being called for 7th September, this upset our calendar of events somewhat; however, our activities were re-scheduled and everything went very well. Thank goodness the dust has settled after the Elections and we can now get back to normal. I am reliably informed that the Pineapple Festival was a COLOSSAL success, although the number of floats was down a bit on last year. However, those who took part in the parade were very good and funny, particularly Rhonda M and Joy U who had everybody laughing with their interpretation of Bill and Ben the Pineapple Men on Bicycles. (Well done ladies). The weather was glorious, a good crowd attended and business was brisk at the stalls. Many thanks to all those who baked cakes and biscuits etc. for the Seniors' stall and thanks also to those who gave their time in serving on the stall. The water slide, as always, was great fun for the young ones (where do they get all that energy?). Other activities like pineapple de-topping and throwing and tractor pulling was enjoyed immensely by the crowd. All in all it was a wonderful day. Seniors Old Time Sports Day was another HUGE success and a lot of fun. It was good to meet up with our friends from Magnetic Island, the Upper Ross, some from Tully and Paluma. Morning tea and a BBQ lunch were serviced which was most enjoyable with Dowie and Stuart H producing juicy, succulent hamburgers for everyone. Thanks a lot Dowie, Stuart and all the ladies who prepared and cleaned before and on the day. Everyone attending got into the spirit of things by taking part in all the games and really seemed to be enjoying themselves. They say laughter is good for you and judging by the happy faces and lively conversation everyone was having a really good time. It was so good to see all our friends again and we parted with promises to do the same thing again next year. Now it's back to normal and on Saturday 5th October the Seniors will be having their stall at the Markets. Again, all donations of cakes, biscuits, jams, pickles and chutneys will be appreciated. Kids say the funniest things don't they. Their understanding of some of the old-time sayings are quite different to ours. Like It's always darkest..........before daylight saving time. A penny saved..........is not much. A bird in the hand..........is going to poop on you. Don't bit the hand that..........looks dirty. A Miss is as good as..........a Mr. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and..........you have to blow your nose. That's all for now, take care of each other.......................Claire
P&C Association News Thanks to the handful of contributors who made goodies and dropped them at the school on election day. We could have sold twice the number of cakes and biscuits! We look forward to more participants next time. The raffle was a big hit. The prizes were modest, but pretty special for us as a small country school. The raffle was drawn at 2:30pm on the day by an independent person from the voting room. There were some excited winners: 1st prize – F. Thompson; blue ticket – C 001 2nd prize – B. Ferguson; blue ticket – C 097 3rd prize – G. Bowdett; red ticket – E 083 The following businesses kindly donated goods for our raffle. Please support their businesses when next you are in town and give them a big thanks for supporting Rollingstone State School. NQ Marina Fresh Seafoods (in the Marine Precinct near the Port) Entropy (Hyde Park Centre) Donohues (Charters Towers Road) Tackleworld (Domain) All up, our election day and Father’s Day activities raised $900 for the school – a great result, which will go straight towards our major fundraising project of providing shade sails for the multi-purpose court. There were eight very excited new students at the Prep Open Day on 12 September. Enrolments are now open for any other intending starters for 2014. There will be another Prep Open Day in Term Four. More details later. Keep an eye out for our exciting wine tasting event – coming soon! The next P&C meeting is scheduled for Thursday 17 October at 3:15pm in the school library. New members are welcome. Meetings generally run for 1.5 to 2 hours Cheers………………. Margaret Card (Pres.) P 13
OP SHOP NEWS A ship sails with a full crew................. Our team gets over the line for a win with a full team and the Rolly Op Shop (affectionately known as "Roshea" - by us girls) had both team plus crew and won big on Pineapple Festival Day. Let me introduce our crew - Linda G, Di Y, Di S, Alison T and the Lions for our refreshments; Angie B and me and what a wonderful team we all made. We also give the biggest ever thank you to our Little Township for your wonderful donations. In giving so generously, you make it possible for all of us to achieve our best outcome to date. Thank you, Thank you so much, on so many levels. Pat yourselves on the back - we know who you are and you know who you are and there are too many of you to mention in this little paragraph. To join the festivities we decorated the Op Shop in "Pineapple Top Green and Golden Pineapple" and was entered in the Float Parade under the Banner of "We shall not be moved!!" and in the Category of "A League of Our Own" - all in the name of FUN!! We were all big winners on the day, with good friendship, good sales, good food and entertainment and we raised the sum of $520.00 with all proceeds going back into our little community. Thank you all
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R.S.L. NEWS September is over and “footy fever” was abounding with the Cowboys doing so well, but alas they are now out of the competition. Go the Roosters! RSL news is rather limited as we head towards Christmas, but we do have Remembrance Day in November. It was pleasing to see a good crowd at the service last year and I hope those who attended will again make the effort and encourage others to do so. It is a fairly short service, during which we remember all of those who have given their lives in the service of their country, to maintain our freedom. It will be on a Monday this year, so please try to be there on the 11th of November. The service begins at 10:45am to coincide with the two minutes silence at 11am. Bushy Parker Park is still the venue for this service. I have an apology to make to Bob Zander as I omitted his name from the thank you list for Vietnam Veterans’ Day. After I had typed and sent the article, it dawned on me. Bob is always there for our services and he does a wonderful job. He is a great asset to the community, especially the school. You will always find Bob mowing and whipper-snippering as needed. He is also on the P&C committee, along with his lovely wife Anne, who has had to slow down a bit due to ill health. I won’t delve into SES/ Rural Fire Brigade as well, but thank you Bob for your RSL commitment and your efforts in other areas as well. Great news!! The Mystic Sands Golf and Recreation Club is working well. Tuesdays are buzzing along and Friday nights are gradually picking up. It has been a rather busy time with the Seniors’ events and The Pineapple Festival. Tennille is a delightful and enthusiastic chef. Everyone that I have spoken to is enjoying the new layout, with you choosing your own vegetables or salads, to accompany your main meal. She loves making desserts as well and they are yummy! Hopefully a few more RSL members can make it on a Friday, as that is when we do our raffles and Goose Club. Thank you to the golfers, a number of whom have won a meat tray, for your support in purchasing tickets. Steve and Vonny have settled in and are gradually getting things sorted. They are also top supporters of the RSL, both as members, and now as the lessees of the club. Our Goose Club jackpot is now up to $600, so it is worthwhile getting a number and trying your luck. We have our member Rick Dyer still hobbling around with his leg in plaster. Hope you will soon be out and about again Rick. I met Robbie Dobson at Balgal when we had our school’s Beach Cleaning Day. He has not been well, but seemed happy and content in being able to walk the beach each day, now that he is retired. Best wishes to both of those members. Also, a warm welcome to John Holliday, a new service member. The last time I spoke to him was one morning, as I was walking my dog, and he mentioned the Seniors Sports Day, so John is certainly becoming involved in community events. A reminder re the RSL Youth Awards. I’m sure there are some talented year 10 and 11 students who could do with some support. It is for academic, sporting or cultural pursuits, so put your thinking caps on and encourage any students you know to have a go. Veterans Health Week will be running in Townsville from 13th October and all veterans are invited to participate in the activities. I will endeavour to put a flyer at the hall when I have more details. I’m sure they will also be advertised in the papers. Finally, please put Saturday December 14th in your diaries for our RSL Christmas Party. We had a lovely time last year. We hope that it does not clash with the Vets Golf function, as happened last year, as we have a number of our members in that club too. The dinner was lovely, and I’m sure it will be this year. There were lots of raffle prizes and we got to meet and chat with a number of members that we don’t get to see too often. We will probably run the bus again this year, if it is available, as a service to our members and guests. More about Remembrance Day in the November news. .......Cheers, Rhonda.
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MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS CLUB September has seen an increased focus on club recruitment in an attempt to introduce new members to our great game. We were fortunate to secure the services of North Queensland Development Officer (Tim Blake) at the recent Pineapple Festival, where Tim set up two rinks to enable those interested to `have a go' at a mini form of lawn bowls. The stand was well supported throughout the day, particularly by the younger brigade, and we look forward to seeing some new faces on our green in the coming months as a result of Tim’s (and some of our members’) efforts. Thanks Tim. The following week after the Pineapple Festival, we conducted an open day at the bowling club for any community members to come and try the `real thing ' and this was extremely well patronised. With over twenty locals enjoying a couple of hours of bowling drills, our members were kept busy keeping up with the enthusiastic involvement of our guests. This whole exercise was certainly worthwhile and will be followed up with a similar event early next year. Special thanks to Tony Richards (a temporary non-bowler) for volunteering to cook the sausage sizzle and congratulations to John Paine (a visitor from town) for winning the $50 resort voucher which was on offer as a lucky draw to every person participating. We are also in talks with the committee of the Golf Club regarding conducting some fun days which will see a golfer teaming up with a bowler to play nine holes of golf followed by nine ends (at least) of bowls. This will be conducted on a Sunday, when things are usually fairly quiet at the Resort, and we are positive every participant will have a great day. We will advise members as soon as a date is selected so , if available , please give this your support. As usual, anyone with any enquiries regarding getting involved with our great game, please contact Phil Small on 0418 779 292. Thanks.
September/ October School Holiday Activities This Holidays saw two activities being held at the Community Centre, the first being "Back-to-front" pictures with Sandra along with her pretty assistant from Re-Cre8Tiv Kids held on Tuesday at 3.30pm - 5pm. There were only 15 places for this activity and all places were filled - this was great to see.
The second activity for the week was "Laser Skirmish" and the TCC UFO from 10am to 2pm. Inflatable bollards were strategically placed on Pace Park and the UFO was nearby. Both activities were in high demand for all 4 hours. The sausage sizzle was beautifully cooked by the Parker Family - THANK YOU this was very much appreciated. Even the Mums and Dads got into the act and wrecked laser havoc on their young'uns. Good fun was had by all. Thanks to Mums, Dads and Grandparents for bringing the kids along. The Children got to expand their creativity and burn some energy had a wonderful time and the parents got to have a chat with each other.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Fri 20 September – Tues 8 Oct 2013
Bunnings Warehouse Fairfield Waters D.I.Y. kids craft sessions 10am – 12noon every day. 4758 9100. CityLibraries For calendar of events see website. www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries CSIRO Easter Holiday Science Events NXT Robotics, Crystal Creations, Grossology. Children 8 and under to be accompanied by an adult. 4725 7887; DoubleHelixNQLD@csiro.au Dancenorth Holidance: Shake A Leg. Dance and theatre with a final performance. Ages 10–18. 4772 2549; tracey@dancenorth.com.au Kirwan Tenpin & Squash Special school holiday deals. 4773 2133; www.kirwantenpin.com.au Kirwan Aquatic Centre School holiday program includes recreational swimming, inflatable castles, swim races, art & craft and more. 4723 3447. Launch into Learning For children of all ages. Come in and explore, create and discover the joys of learning. Mon-Fri mornings prep age activities. Mon-Fri afternoons any age craft. 0404 472 337; launchintolearning@hotmail.com La Luna Youth Arts Come and Play Holiday Program. A broad range of creative activities including art, circus, drama, and dance for children and young people (3-12 years). 4773 6377; info@lalunamq.com Museum of Tropical Queensland Making Tracks: fun school holiday activities for kids. 4726 0600; www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au Officeworks Free daily art & craft classes. 11am weekdays & 11.30am on weekends. 4726 6700; www.officeworks.com.au PCYC – Castle Hill Vacation care available. Excursions. 4772 3883; dave.goode@pcyc.org.au PCYC – Upper Ross Vacation care available. 4789 2145; upperross@pcyc.org.au
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Photos from the first of the school activities for the Sept/Oct School holidays in our hall. The kids had a wonderful opportunity to make "back to front" pictures. A very clever way of teaching kids how to make easy printing.
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PUMICE ON THE BEACHES THE largest pumice raft seen in the past 50 years has arrived on the northern Great Barrier Reef from an underwater volcanic eruption off NZ. Pumice is the light and porous rock found on beaches. It forms when frothy lava solidifies. The NZ eruption formed a 20,000 sq km raft that eventually spread about 4 million sq km as it broke up. Queensland University of Technology researcher Scott Bryan said it was the largest pumice raft in the past 25 to 50 years, eclipsing even that caused when Krakatoa in Indonesia erupted in 1883. A section of the raft covering more than half a sq km has been recorded off the Low Isles northeast of Cairns by island caretaker Wayne Fox. Dr Bryan said the pumice was teeming with marine hitchhikers, including barnacles, molluscs, anemones, bristle worms, hydroids and crabs and showed how places such as the Reef came to have so many species. The raft had travelled about 4000km and some of its pieces were about the size of a human head. Dr Bryan said the pumice was the result of an eruption by the Havre Seamount in July last year in the Kermadac Islands, north of NZ. The pumice mass had broken up and spread from NZ to Tonga and from northern NSW to north of Cairns. In some places it was tens of centimetres deep. Where it went next would depend on winds and currents, which had the potential to send it both south and north. Dr Bryan said such rafts were the major way through history and evolution that species had been transported. It was likely the Great Barrier Reef obtained its vast array of species from these events, rather than itself being a cradle of diversity. "Pumice rafts are the only process in evolutionary history that can transport species fairly rapidly - up to 30 kilometres per day - across deep oceans that would normally act as geographic barriers," Dr Bryan said. "In the past, we've seen rafts become home to micro-communities of more than 80 species including corals, and sometimes the weight of the hitchhikers is so great that it causes the pumice to sink." When Krakatoa erupted about 36,000 people died mostly from tsunamis. Human skeletons were found on pumice rafts in the Indian Ocean up to a year later. Dr Bryan said the raft had previously been seen off southeast Queensland, northern NSW and Heron Island. "Rather than coming straight up the coast, some of the species on the pumice indicate that this raft may have taken a different path," he said."It's like a big jigsaw puzzle. As we get more reports, we can put the pieces together to tell the whole story." • The Seamount eruption went unnoticed for two weeks until a keen-eyed tourist flying back to NZ from Samoa saw the pumice from an aircraft…………….Brian Williams ENVIRONMENT REPORTER From: The Courier-Mail How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed because they'll have to get up during the night!!
Heart Attack and Water I asked my Doctor why people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body (legs and etc) seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement! I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me. Correct time to drink water... Very Important. From a Cardiac Specialist! Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body: 2 glasses of water after waking up, helps activate internal organs. 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion. 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure. 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack. I can also add to this... My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up ‘quick smart’. Good information. Subject: Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON Mayo Clinic Aspirin Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic. He is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue, of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6am and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest,means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame. 1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system. 2. FYI Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest-- for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar). Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets. Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently. Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep. If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water. Afterwards: - Call 000. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by. - Say "heart attack!" Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins. - Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN! P 19
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Well we are in October already; wow!! how fast has this year gone. You probably don’t want to know but… it is only 12 weeks until Santa arrives. So a date has been set down for the Toomulla Community Association AGM: Saturday 2nd November 2013 – 3pm followed by a sausage sizzle afterwards. BYO Chairs & Drinks. Please consider taking on a position with the Community Association. It is always good to have fresh faces, ideas & opinions. All positions will become vacant on the day, so this is a great opportunity for someone that would like to become more involved with the community and any events for the future. I have been President for two years and thoroughly enjoyed my time in this position, and loving each challenge that has been put forward to a very supportive committee and myself. This is also an opportunity to just come along on the day and say hello, enjoy a sausage & have a chat with other people from the community. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd November. Remember this is your Community and you have the right to have a say, and this is your opportunity to do so!! We walked around in September collecting membership fees for the Association and also handed out the flyer below. If you have returned this flyer – Thankyou, but if you still haven’t filled it out, maybe you could bring this one down to the AGM and put it in the box. It is very important that everyone has an input in this; remember it is your community. Toomulla Beach Community Association Inc. The TBCA committee would like to put a proposal forward to build a Community Hall. As a Toomulla resident do you want to see a Community Hall built in Toomulla? If your answer is NO please take the time to make a suggestion on where you think money could be best spent. Please return completed form to mailbox at 62 Herald Street. YES……………..
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Who wants to come along to a Christmas Party? Saturday 30th November 2013. Santa will arrive in Toomulla Park at 5pm with presents for the kids and then dinner will be ready for 6.30pm. Magnum’s Catering will cater for dinner again and the cost will be: Age 12 – Adult =$20 per person. Age 4-12= $5 per person. Magnum’s catered for us last year and from all reports the food was very nice and plenty of variety to choose from, so we are looking forward to the same again this year. I will have a menu available for anyone that would like to look at it. Please do not hesitate to ask. Can you please register your child/grandchild for a present from Santa by phone: 47707813 Email: schwarzee1959@gmail.com or drop in to 62 Herald Street and let me know. Santa will give presents to children 0-12. RSVP for the kid’s presents and to book for the dinner will be Wednesday 20th November. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. The Christmas Raffle will be drawn on the night and we will also have some lucky door giveaways. Christmas Raffle tickets will go on sale from 16th October. I have just arrived home from a lovely holiday in Alice Springs. Our son Glen & his fiancé Taylor moved out there in January so it was wonderful to see them both. I had lovely time with them and certainly enjoyed the break, very relaxing. I will be selling Lucky numbers next week in the next round- $10 for 10 weeks per lucky number. Good luck to all those who buy a lucky number!!! So, until next month, Happy Birthday to the people celebrating a birthday in November and congratulations if you are celebrating something special...............................................................Rhonda.
Playgroup News Welcome back to term 4 wow this year is flying only 12 weeks till Christmas. We have some exciting things to do at Playgroup this term, We have a couple of special dates to celebrate this term Halloween and Christmas , and with the weather warming up we will have some water play and fun outdoor activities happening. The playgroup Christmas party is also this term a date has yet to be set I will get a note out as soon as possible. So if you are looking for something to do with the kids why not come along to playgroup and have some fun, meet some new people and enjoy a morning filled with activities for you and your children, all you need is a smile , a hat and a plate of food to share. Your first week is free so you have nothing to lose. If you need a lift just call the centre on 47516511 the day before to make arrangements to be picked up. This term we will be revisiting all the fun things we did during the year. We will also be having some water play and outdoor activities, so remember to pack some spare clothes and a hat. The Christmas party date is yet to be set but a note will come out soon to advise. We come back to playgroup on Tuesday the 8th October after the Labour Day long weekend we are now on FACEBOOK so come look for us NOTCH Playgroup to keep up to date with what’s happening. Please let me know if your children have food allergies, so we can adjust the recipes to suit. ....Till Next time Keep Playing. P 21
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MUTARNEE STATE SCHOOL 65 SCHOOL ROAD MUTARNEE QLD 4816 School Phone (07) 47 708 131 Mobile: 0467 728 882 web: https://mutarneess.eq.edu.au Jeannie Peachey: the.principal@mutarneess.eq.edu.au I would like sincerely like to take this opportunity to thank all the students and staff for their continued positive attitude and work ethic throughout this term. We have continued to meet set academic targets because of our high expectations and reinforcing our school responsible plan of: Respect, Responsibility and Being Safe. Thank you to the school community for participating in voting for our school motto. The three words that were voted as best representing our school community were:
Persistence, Respectful, Responsible Swimming lessons Thank you to the Rollingstone Beach Caravan Beach Resort for allowing us access to the swimming pool so that our students can practice and build their swimming skills this year. This is another fantastic example of how our communities continue to support each other.
Woolworths Earn & Learn I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Mutarnee community for their support during the Woolworths Earn & Learn promotion. With your support we have purchased the following items:
2014 Prep Next term Mutarnee State School will be hosting prep open mornings for those students who turn five by the 30th of June, 2014. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions regarding enrolling your child or children at Mutarnee State School from Prep to Year 7.
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Les Hyland
Paluma In the Clouds
Paluma in the Clouds
Les Hyland
The last of our "Mountain Markets" for this year will be held on Sunday October 6th., the last weekend of the Spring School Holidays. It will be at the usual time of 09.00 to 13.00 hrs in the Community Hall. As always new stallholders are welcome but they must contact Lynn [47737675 or eMail <lhyland@optusnet.com.au>] by October 1st so that a table can be booked for them. There will be the usual sausage sizzle from around 09.30 until, hopefully, we sell out. If any member of the community can help at these hours they will be more than welcome. Why not invite friends to make it a day or weekend on the mountain, remember Monday is a Public Holiday ; Labour Day which has been moved from May to October this year to give a better spread of Public Holidays throughout the year. Our next community social will be held on Saturday 5th October at 18.30hrs. So bring along your favourite Germanic dish to share at the dinner. There will be some German beers to sample plus the usual offerings. Also I'm sure there will be some " oompah " music to add to the atmosphere of the night. Be creative and convert an old hat into a Tyrolean model ( one side up with a feather attached) If you've never come to one of the community dinners then make this a first. It's a great way to catch up to friends and if you are a newer resident to meet the people of Paluma. Put it in your diary ; "Paluma Pick " Race Night is Saturday 2nd. November - another good fun night. It is our last community social for 2013 On Sunday September 1st Paluma power was cut off when a tree fell on the power line in a near-inaccessible place in the valley where the line comes up from the coast. Ergon, realising that this would be a long outage, provided four generator sets, which restored power to the village progressively from 19.30 hrs that evening up to the early hours of Monday morning. Quite a few fridges/freezers defrosted and refroze in this period. The line was repaired and regular power restored on Saturday 7th and the generators switched off just before another outage took place but it was of short duration and would have done little damage. Ergon were engaged in emptying fuel from the generators on Monday 9th and they were removed later in the day. Congratulations to Trish Jackson who took out the First prize for scones at the Ingham Show recently. Most of us in Paluma are not surprised as her scones are always mouth-watering and, as she caters for the Paluma Environmental Education Centre, her fame is known far and wide ! We had notice from Main Roads that the range road would be closed for two 2 hour periods on Monday September 16th. This did not eventuate and the work of clearing culverts was accomplished with minor delays over three days September 16th, 19th and 20th. The "Rainforest Inn" is going to auction on Monday 21st October. Mick & Viv are keen to move on and hopefully they will find a buyer. A small contingent of Townsville Bushwalkers from around the 1970s had a reunion at Lake Paluma from 21st to 24th September. They came not only from Townsville but from the Toowoomba area and even one from New Zealand. After looking at our History Display they spent a further few days at Hidden Valley.
Les Hyland
lhyland@optusnet.com.au
Ph: 47737675 Mobile: 0427011325
Natures Notes - Roy Mackay Yes, I made an error in the last month's Notes - last paragraph. It should have read "It has been a particularly dry DRY-season this year. Yes, it has been a dry dry-season. In Paluma. We had only 3.5 mm of rain for July and August. Maybe we should take the Wet out of the Wet-Tropics - only joking. Spring is here by the feel of the hot sun on my bald pate as I work in my garden. I now feel that I will have to wear a hat when I work in the garden - a thing I have never done before. At the same time I have noticed weeds are growing and spreading faster. Water Skink Lizards have come out of hibernation. Mosquitoes have already made their presence felt and some plants are already blooming. In my newly published book - The Bonito Expedition (Crawford House Press) - I refer to the famous botanist Baron Ferdinand von Mueller of Melbourne, who received all the botanical specimens collected on that expedition of 1885. And now there is a new book by the gifted scientist, ornithologist and writer Dr Penny Olsen on Baron von Mueller called Collecting Ladies. No, he did not collect ladies. He had ladies collecting plants for him. Fancy that, in 1885 and in so doing he introduced ladies to science. About 1000 plant specimens were collected on the Bonito Expedition, mostly by William Bauerlen "aged 40 of Sydney, was appointed Special Botanical Collector. He had been specially recommended by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, who had previously employed Bauerlen. No other recommendation was required." for Bauerlen to join the expedition. My younger son, David Mackay of Armidale, NSW is a botanical artist who started his working career as an artist in the Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens, NSW, where he produced paintings and illustrations of various plants for the publications of the gardens. An early associate of these Gardens and with the Bonito Expedition was an Englishman, J.H.Maiden who came out to Australia for health reasons. In 1880 he was a member and Honorary Secretary of the Geographical Society of Australasia (GSA), sponsors of the Bonito Expedition. In 1885 he was taken on board the WENTWORTH, the tow ship of the BONITO, to Brisbane where he was dropped off to try and establish a new Branch of the GSA. Later Maiden became Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, 1896 - 1924. So, is it not interesting that we all have some connection to history - if we can find it. Here I am, writing a book about an expedition which collected plants, an expedition sponsored by a Sydney Society whose Hon. Secretary became Director of the Botanic Gardens where my son worked as a Botanical Artist. Roy Mackay. P 27
Draft City Plan This month Townsville City Council launched the Draft City Plan for public consultation. The plan is a legal document that guides and regulates how land in Townsville can be developed for the next 25 years. The Draft City Plan is the first single planning scheme for Townsville, and will replace the former Townsville City Plan 2005 and City of Thuringowa Planning Scheme 2003. The Draft City Plan brings together the aspirations of the Townsville community under one integrated planning scheme for the first time. The Draft City Plan sets out the vision and a consistent plan for how Townsville should grow over the next 25 years. It strikes a balance between encouraging Townsville's continued growth and supporting the characteristics that make our city liveable and unique.
Managing growth and infrastructure Townsville is in a fortunate position when it comes to land availability. With a population over 300,000 by 2036, the city will continue to have enough land zoned for development for our growing needs. Council estimates Townsville will need over 45,000new houses within the next 25 years and there is already capacity for around 65,000 new houses within the current urban-zoned areas. The plan aims to grow the community in a smarter way, encouraging development in areas that already have the necessary infrastructure in place to avoid unnecessary and excessive costs to the community and ratepayers.
Northern Townships The Draft City Plan aims to protect the special character and scenic and environmental values of the townships of Paluma and the northern beaches (Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Toomulla, Toolakea and Saunders Beach). Substantial changes to the function, scale and character of these communities is not anticipated. Tourism is encouraged and will focus on emphasising the natural character attributes of the local area in a sustainable way.
Rural zone The intent of the Rural zone is to promote a wide variety of rural-based activities and maintain the area in a rural state that reflects many of the existing land uses. Land zoned for rural purposes in the northern townships is relatively unchanged.
Rural residential zone The intent of the Rural residential zone is for development to maintain the character of the area and minimise any intensification of impacts on natural resources. Due to the existing surplus of rural residential land, there has been no expansion of the rural residential zoning. This key policy direction supports achieving sustainability, reducing sprawl and considers the costs for the efficient provision of infrastructure.
Low density residential zone The Low density residential zone seeks to protect the lifestyle and form of our traditional suburbs and to provide a higher level of assurance to residents that incompatible development, i.e. "the six pack unit development," is managed.
Have Your Say on the Draft City Plan The Draft City Plan can be viewed online at council's website townsville.qld.gov.au and the council's Planning and Development Customer Service Centre at Walker Street and at the Thuringowa Library located in Thuringowa Drive. You can also lodge a formal submission on council's website. Public comment on the Draft City Plan is open until the 25 November. As part of the public consultation program council will be out and about to talk with residents. On Saturday 5 October from 10am - 2pm a 'Meet the Planner Session' will be held at the Bluewater Community Hall. This session will allow the community in and around the area to have their say and learn more about the Draft City Plan, talk directly with a council planner, ask questions and find out more information. Registrations are required for the event and can be made by phoning 1300 878 001.
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOC INC. Lot 1 Community Cres, Mystic Sands 4816 Committee: President: Sue Von Wald 47707 330 Treasurer: Lynne Prytherch 47707 689 All Correspondence to: The Secretary, P.O. Box 35 Rollingstone Qld 4816 COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGER Chris Martin RTC Monday - Friday 47707 855 8am - 4pm Fax: 47707 322 e-mail: rollingstonertc@bigpond.com COMMUNITY HALL PHONE (M-F 9AM-3PM) 47707 153 ROLLY RAG e-mail: Contact:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com Janine Jones 0407882009 Sara Doyle
47707 144 POLICE Office Hours 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) OIC Brad Gough A/Snr Constable Troy Aspden RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Rollingstone Hencamp Creek Fire Permit Toomulla
Raymond Pace Zeppy Rattazzo John Pace Eddie White
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S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm Group Leader Rob Wilson
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Principal Kacey Constantine
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL P & C President Margaret Card Secretary Bob Zander
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MUTARNEE STATE SCHOOL Principal Jeannie Peachey
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For More Information
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AMBULANCE C/o Black River Station
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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB INC. President Faye Thomson 4770 7616 Secretary Joan Ruddick 4770 7006 NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
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FISHERMAN’S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB INC. President PLAYGROUP North Townsville Community Hub
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PALUMA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION President Lynn Hyland 4773 7675 Vice President Colwyn Campbell 4770 8559 Secretary Michael Drew 0428 779 302 Email: sherylmoore@bigpond.com Treasurer John Tubman ROLLINGSTONE RSL - A. President Rod Girvan Secretary Rhonda Coulson ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB President Michael Rule
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT SENIORS INC. Secretary Claire Spittler
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TOOMULLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION President Rhonda Schwarz
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ANIMAL CONTACT NUMBERS Animal Refuge Animal Ambulance (after hours) RSPCA Inspection Straying Stock National Parks & Wildlife Service N.Q. Wildlife Care Group Bird Rescue Margaret Preston (Vet) JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Nellie Berra After 4pm Yvonne Greer (please phone first)
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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 on a Sunday! Phone recharge for all networks 1/N recharge International calling cards
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PHARMACY GOODS S2 Medication for winter colds at cheaper prices than the chemist
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
Check out our range of DVDs for hire Only $4 overnight or $10 weekly
Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines and lures for local conditions
Need some Bait? Looking forward to helping you soon!
Ross, Olga,Sara and Micheal. PHONE: 47707340 FAX:47707470
Prawn, Squid, Pillies, Mullet, Crab Bait and Crab Pots
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OCTOBER 2013 Sunday
Monday
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Wednesday 2 9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group
6 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
7 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY *************** 9am - Line dancing
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Lions Club 7pm at the Hall
9-12 Indoor Bowls 9-12 Craft Group
7pm - AA Meeting
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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
9am - Line dancing
6.30pm Beaches Church
7pm - AA Meeting
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BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
Fishermans landing Fishing & Social Club BBQ
9am Cards
10 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup
BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
24 8 to 3pm Community Bus shopping 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup 7pm at HQ SES TRAINING
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7.30 am St Anthony’s Church
9am - Line dancing
Lions Club 7pm at the Hall
9-12 Indoor Bowls
9 am - Cards 9-12 Craft Group MOBILE LIBRARY
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9 am - Cards 7pm - AA Meeting
5 Balgal Beach Markets Fisherman’s Landing From 10 am
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4 11am-1pm Computer literacy with TCC
17 8-3pm Community Bus shopping Visiting Vet Margaret 9-12 Hall 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup Rollingstone P&C Meeting 3.15pm
9-12 Craft Group
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7.30 at Hall Scribblers on Balgal
BBBaLC Lucinda Fishing trip
27 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 6.30pm Beaches Church 8 am at HQ SES TRAINING
Friday
MOBILE LIBRARY
9-12 Indoor Bowls
7pm - AA Meeting
Thursday
9-12 Craft Group
31 8-3pm Community Bus 9am Cards 9.30-11.30am Playgroup SES TRAINING 7pm at HQ
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Amethystine Scrub Python ( harmless) Roy Mackay ( Natures Notes author)
This poem written by Peter Hinder's 8 year old granddaughter, Sharla Campbell, won first place at the Eisteddfod being held in Townsville this past week.
YOUR LOCAL TRADESMAN* ROOFGUARD are celebrating 35 years in Townsville district. In the back of the shed at the Exclusive deal..... golf club covered in a dust cloth When we restore your roof with our was an old golf buggy in pretty FAMOUS HEAT REFLECTIVE & PROTECTIVE ROOF COATING, bad repair and looking very much we will paint your facia and gutters like no-one loved it. Not knowing FREE!! the full story behind this buggy but feeling that it could be put to good use, a trusty band of volunteers have spent the last couple of months putting in many, many hours of their spare time in resurrecting this old buggy. The purpose behind this work was thought that this buggy, once finished and looking pretty smart, could be used as a charity drinks buggy on special occasions such as golf days, bucks parties, birthday parties etc. with the view of raising money to assist some of the many local residents who have been unfortunate enough to have been diagnosed with cancer. With this view in mind, the buggy was completely stripped, sanded back to bare metal, holes and dents bogged and then spray painted. The seat has new vinyl and we also have some new wheels and tyres. A yard trolley has been donated by our neighbour Eddie Smillie and this was also spray painted to match the buggy and along with a new tow bar and trailer hitch it is now ready to go. Before putting this buggy to work we thought it best to find out the history of the buggy and how it came to be parked at the golf club. This morning I had the absolute pleasure to meet Mrs Sheila Hinder whose late husband Peter was the original owner of this buggy. She tells me that Peter loved a game of golf and a drink with his mates but that he played most of his golf at the Willows Golf Club up until the time he was diagnosed with a rather rare form of cancer. After his passing in May this year Sheila, and an old mate of Peter’s thought Peter would like the buggy to be brought up to Mystic Sands Gold Club and donated to be used as a drinks buggy – this would keep him close to his golf, his mates, and also to a cold beer. She is thrilled to know that Peter’s buggy is now looking almost new and that it is being put to use for such a good cause. Sheila has also had her fight with breast cancer and she could think of no better cause than to help anyone who is undergoing treatment for this insidious disease. The buggy is a delightful pink colour and when you see it on the golf course, or in a parade etc. have a thought for Peter as this buggy has been done up in his memory. Thanks must go to Hut and his son Phil for most of the labour, parts and painting and to Guy Bonds Motor Trimming for the new seat covers. All this buggy needs now are a few finishing touches with some sign writing/ calligraphy to signify the reasons behind the buggy so if there are any talented people out there who would like to help out in this regard please contact Carole on 0447 131 130. We hope this buggy puts a smile on many faces. Carole Brown