om: Mayor of Townsville [mailto:Mayor.ofTownsville@townsFrville.qld.gov.au] Sent: Thursday, 25 July 2019 3:02 PM To: 'suevonwald@bigpond.com' Cc: Margie L. Ryder; 'rollingstonertc@bigpond.com'; 'Gough.Bradley Subject: RESPONSE | Re: Letter to TCC Mayor re Flooded Road to Rollingstone Community Centre.
I would publicly like to thank those folk who were so kind and supportive to Gordon and me during my recent debilitation and indisposition.
Dear Ms Von Wald, Thank you for your emails of 7 March, 5 June 2019 to myself and your email to Cr Ryder of 23 June 2019 regarding access to the Rollingstone Community Centre during the monsoonal weather event. I offer my sincerest apologies for the delay in responding to you. I was of the understanding that we had discussed this matter in person at the Division 1 Community Council and that a response was going to be put in writing on my behalf from the relevant officers.
Geoff & Lynne Prytherch, Chrissie Martin, Bob & Judy Holt, Linda & Denis Cleaver are earth angels. Sue Von Wald
Correspondence received by RaDCA from the Mayor of Townsville City Council and Cr Margie Ryder in relation to issues affecting the Rollingstone and Balgal Beach areas is provided for the information of all residents. Editor
I am advised that the Rollingstone Community Centre and surrounding road network are designed for Q100 immunity, the February Rainfall event was considered to be higher than a Q500 event. Council is confident that the Community Centre will be accessible during any further wet weather events and Council’s Emergency Management team will develop a procedure for the community access and egress should there be another event above Q100. Raising the road is not considered a viable option as this would cause existing properties to hold water for longer periods as there is minimal fall to existing drainage outlets. I am advised that Council will ensure that existing table drains are cleared of debris and mowed on a scheduled basis. Again, I apologise for the delay and trust that this explains Council’s position on the matter. Yours Sincerely,
Cr Jenny Hill Mayor From: Councillor Support Sent: Wednesday, 24 July 2019 5:11 PM To: Margie L. Ryder <Margie.Ryder@townsville.qld.gov.au> Subject: Response | Outdoor Exercise Equipment - (old) Balgal Beach. Good Afternoon Cr Ryder, Please find below an update for Balgal Beach as follows: Site preparation is complete Contractor has been on site and commenced prelim works, Concrete kerb is scheduled for installation, Thursday, 25 July Contractor is planning to be on Friday to begin excavation of footings Council is planning to install concrete paths at Balgal once concrete kerb is complete. Tentative anticipated project complete by Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Kind Regards, Linda
What is happening in the Community—Current Online information ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Look us up on Facebook
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Community Noticeboard Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris
Herb Society Workshop Morning Tea Supplied Sat 24 August 9.30am at the Hall
Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Townsville would like to sincerely thank the Rollingstone Lions Club for their very generous donation of $500, presented recently to Australian Championship gold medallist, Khloe Bates. As a small, locally owned and operated school, we rely greatly on the support of our families, friends and community. The Rollingstone and Balgal Beach community have been incredibly supportive of our goal to raise funds for our upcoming International Championship to the UK in November. To Frank and the girls at the Pharmacy, Annie the local hairdresser, the Rollingstone Community Centre and Op Shop, for helping sell tickets in many of our raffles, especially our $5000 Travel Voucher, we can’t thank you enough for your support! The winning ticket number was 2977 with the voucher prize going to Emma Martin.
Due to lack of interest the Community Kitchen is ceasing until further notice
Rollingstone Community Association Annual General Meeting Thursday September 12th, 2019 @ 7.30 pm. TRANSFER STATION
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items, Furniture or rubber tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
TOOMULLA
BLUEWATER
Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
COUNTRY MUSIC AFTERNOON SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST 2019 at the Community Hall from 12midday to 5pm FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS &COUNTRY AND WESTERN ENTERTAINERS FROM TOWNSVILLE $5 ENTRY FEE/DONATION, UNDER 14 FREE FOOD, SOFT & HARD DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM LIONS CLUB BOOTH
Proceeds to aid a young family who have lost everything in a house fire
BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Held in the Park @ The Landing Loads of Stalls with Food, Coffee, Jewellery, Clothes, Massage, Plants, Books, Bric a Brac . NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome Car boot or Bric a Brac etc to sell Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club Balgal Beach inc. Presented by Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club For online information on what's on look up BALGAL BEACH MARKET
AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING available for PUBLIC USE
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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C
Rollingstone State School
Hi Community, School holidays have come and gone again. I hope everyone enjoyed their break from school routine for a few weeks. Our family caught up with friends and family and I managed to complete my Pool Shed which has been on the Agenda for some time. However, I do have to think seriously about a diet after Mrs Bustow’s hubby thought my pool filter with a circumference of 2100mm, looked like me squatting down contemplating the next move in the construction of the above shed. My father has been giving a helping hand and although I think his real enjoyment came from spending MY money at the Hardware Store instead of his. I’m not quite sure we needed all those items he so randomly threw into the trolley. So next time you have to fork out money for school clothes, school books etc for your offspring, console yourself with the thought that in the future you may have an opportunity for “Payback”. We ended Term 2 on a great note with Under 8’s day. It was one of the magic moments that I will treasure for some time to come. It was a wonderful atmosphere, full of creativity, magic, mayhem and most importantly fun. It was awesome having the SES and Rural Fire Brigade and Jodie from North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup join our activities. A big thank you to all the parent/carers for joining us on the day. While on the topic of community, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your continued support with the school. Like the wonderful support on Under 8’s Day, parents and past students have been down helping with gardening, our local Constabulary has been down to visit the students and community volunteers continue to help with reading. Our local Golf Club, Rollingstone’s Big Four, The Community Centre and Northreach continue to help organise and make kind donations for the school and students. We are visiting Pace Farming for an excursion this term and we continue to have a strong relationship with our local Lions Club. Actually, I had a surprise visitor, Mr Ian Dow call in over the holidays to drop off a ‘donation’ from the Lions Club. He certainly knows how to make an appearance, leaving my visitors ‘gobsmacked’ and a beaming principal and school. However, we will talk more about this in due course. A school cannot be an island and our relationships with our local community is of upmost importance and please don’t hesitate in calling in. We truly value your support. Just a reminder there is a Playgroup which meets at the school every Tuesday of school term from 9am to 11am. All young children are welcome to come along. Jodie, from the North Townsville Community Hub also runs a playgroup every Thursday at the Community Centre. I’ll leave you with a few pictures from our Under 8’s day…...Andrew Stallman
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What a magic time of year! Its sugar cane harvesting season, the pineapples are looking ready to pick and a sea of travellers are heading to our region to enjoy the spoils of our mild winter. Every year the cold snap catches me by surprise, but it’s a pleasant change waking up to the frosty dew on the grass on a cold winter’s morning. In recent weeks, we have seen our population swell as the Big 4 Rollingstone Caravan Park and free camping locations fill up with holiday seekers choosing to take the driving option to explore our little piece of paradise. Recently I had the pleasure of attending both the Pioneers of the Townsville Northern Beaches Luncheon and the Rollingstone and District Seniors Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea. This year’s Pioneers lunch was put on to recognise the talents of those who have helped shape our community and I must congratulate the members of the Rollingstone and District Community Association for organising such a brilliant event. I must also not forget the hard work undertaken by the Lions Club in the kitchen. Every year the Biggest Morning Tea grows and last year it grew to a size where it exceeded the hall’s capacity which lead the committee to pre-sell tickets this year as a way to manage numbers. This year did not disappoint, selling out as expected and attracting a crowd eager to have a good time. With a ‘50’s’ theme, we got to see some great rock and roll inspired costumes. A bucket load of money was raised through the cent sale and of course the auctioning of the decorated tea cups that people brought along. Thrown in the deep end as the auctioneer, I quickly had to learn the ropes and found I was still talking quickly when I returned to the office that afternoon. Thank you to all that attended, it was brilliant to see all proceeds go to the Cancer Council of Queensland. During this busy time of year, I urge people to take their time out on the roads with significant road upgrades occurring in the Bluewater area along the Bruce Highway. This coupled with extra traffic on our highway makes for a dangerous combination for those not driving to the conditions. I understand that road works and slow moving vehicles like haul out tractors and caravans can be annoying but it’s much better to be five minutes late than not arrive at all. On the political front, we are in budget mode after the State Government handed down their budget. We have been fortunate in Hinchinbrook to have secured some good windfalls for road infrastructureand education, but in the coming weeks I’ll be heading down to the budget estimate hearings to ask the pointed questions in our plight to secure more for our region. Nick Dametto MP.
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), call Chris (855), organise it with her and it will be done. COST is $5. P6
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Please tick the appropriate circle for event and age group. One entry form can be used for multiple events (if entries are in the same age group)
Float Parade Entries are free, fill in entry form or show up on the day.
Float Parade
E n t r Pineapple i Baking e s Competition
Categories: Junior Float (under 17 years)
$75
Best decorated bicycle
$25
Most Humorous
$75
Best decorated Golf Cart, ATV
$25
Best use of Pineapples $100 Best Vintage car/truck/ tractor/ machinery $50 Prize Money Entry is free and all entries must be tagged with a name and phone number. Entries are to arrive at the Community Centre Office (demountable building) by 9:30am on the day, for 1st - $100 judging. Winners will be notified by phone. Entrants plates to be picked up after 1:30pm 2nd - $50 on the day or in the week following from the Office. 3rd - $25
Tug-of-war O u t e Tractor Pull r
Male - $100, Female - $100,
O Pineapple De v -topping a l
$100 Most Pineapples topped in 30
Junior $50 $100 prize-money
All contestants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee. Judges
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10/team. A team consists of five (5) people only. Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10/team. A team consists of five (5) people only. Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
A c ti v Pineapple i Throw t y 100m E Pineapple n Pass and t Dash r i e E n t r i e s
Colouring-in Competition Sponsored by: R.A.D.C.A.
Seconds $100 Shortest time to top 10 Pineapples
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form. This is an individual event with the winner being the person who de-tops the most pineapples in a set time limit. Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form. This is an individual event with the winner being the person who de-tops 10 pineapples in shortest time. Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
Male - $20, Female - $20, Junior - $10 1st - $50 2nd - $20 3rd - $10
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing a Pineapple the furtherest distance. Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. Teams consist of four people only. The first team member runs 25m to meet with the next team member, he/she passes the pineapple to the second team member and so on. The event is won when the fourth team member crosses the finishing line first (must still have the pineapple). Judges decision is final. All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee.
Prep - Grade 2, Grade 3 & 4, Grade 5 & 6. In all categories: 1st - $20, 2nd - $10 3rd - $5 4th-Highly Recommended- $5
Entry is free. Entry is only open to Juniors. Once submitted, ALL entries become the property of the Pineapple Festival Committee and each entrant agrees that their entry may be on display at the Rollingstone Community Centre until Friday, September 14th. Entrants are requested to collect their entry from the Centre, otherwise it will be disposed of after September 14th. Judges decision is final.
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ENTRANT/TEAM NAME:____________________________________________________________ AMOUNT PAID (If required):
$____________
TEAM MEMBER’S NAMES:
ENTRANT/TEAM CONTACT DETAILS: _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER CLAUSE The Rollingstone & District Organising Committee AND The Rollingstone & District Community Association and the Rollingstone & District Lions, their agents, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, servants or representatives (hereinafter referred to as “The Releasees”) are not responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while participating in Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival and all related activities of (Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival), including injury, loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of THE RELEASEES.
Signature of Participant or Team Agent:_________________________________Date:____________________ Email form to: rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com Any queries contact: Festival Committee President; Ian Dow – 0412396450, Festival Secretary; Chris Richardson- 0428392943 (M-F 9.00am – 4pm) or rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com
THE ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE advise that Mystic Avenue between Community Crescent and Mystic Sands Golf Resort, will be closed between 9.00am and 10.00am, Saturday, 21st September, 2019 for the purpose of a float parade at the commencement of "Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival". Please Note: All festival parking, unless otherwise organised, is via the Festival parking entry point on Balgal Beach Road - Harvey’s property. Please follow all parking instructions accordingly. 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 P8
Trip Advisor
$100
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3pm
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Please make payment at the RTC during business hours or after hours, into the mailbox located at the end of the veranda at the Hall (near the kitchen window). Ensure your name and details are on the envelope. We can design an ad for you and we accept .jpg file formats of your existing ads. The Rag is a great place to advertise and very cost effective. For more information or to discuss your ad, call 4770 7855 between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday or email rollingstonerag@bigpond.com or rollingstonertc@bigpond.com. * extra costs for supplying the photocopying if required
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Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning and Night 9-11.30am & 7-9pm!!!! Morning: $2.50 Night: $2.00 This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & All age groups Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Further info contact Chris on 47707855
Come and join us for a great time!
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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8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday
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8.30am – 1pm Saturday
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Diabetes Checklist Hyperglycemia VS Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia (High) When Blood Sugar levels are too HIGH Usually slow onset, with ill health up to a few day before Insufficient insulin, Excessive food consumption, infection or digestive upsets Headaches/Migraines, Blurry Vision, extreme Thirst, Frequent Urination, Dry mouth/Skin Drowsiness, Exhaustion, Stomach Pain
Usually greater than 15.0
Blood Sugar Levels What is this? Onset Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Blood Glucose Level
Hypoglycemia (Low) When Blood sugar levels are too LOW Usually Rapid with good health previously Too much Insulin little or no food Unexpected exercise, Tummy upsets Sweating/Shaking, Changes in Mood (Nervousness or Irritability), Dizziness, Tiredness and Paleness, Feeling Weak, Hungry, Numbness or Tingling around the lips and fingers Confused Tearful/Crying Usually less than 4.0
If the patient is DROWSY, is unable to SWALLOW or is UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE ANY FOOD OR DRINK BY MOUTH. GET EMERGENCY HELP. CALL 000 If the patient is experiencing any of the above listed Signs and Symptoms please SEEK Medical Attention. Emergency Action for Hypoglycemia (Low Sugar) Never leave the person alone. Step 1: Give one serve of easily absorbed, fast acting carbohydrates EG:- 5-8 GlucoJels (Jelly Beans), ½ a regular can of soft Drink, ½ cup of fruit juice or 3 tsp of honey, jam or sugar. Monitor Blood Glucose level in 10-15 minutes – if levels are not above 4mmol/L repeat step 1, if levels are above 4mmol/L continue to step 2. Step 2: Give one serve of long acting carbohydrate EG: a slice of bread 1 piece of fruit 1 tub of low fat yoghurt Check Blood Glucose Levels Again During the Next 1-2 Hours. Any question Please contact your Local Pharmacy Team
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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE Tel: 47707 244â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fax: 47707 100
Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Call from 8am for Appointments Mon
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General Practioners Dr. Zakia Sultana: Monday (bulk Billing) Dr. Lucia Rajnoch:
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Wednesday (Bulk Billing)
Dr. Vladmir Hasa:
Friday (Private Billing)
Dr. Olga Hasa:
Friday (Private Billing)
Allied Health Services PHYSIOTHERAPY: Katrina Davey (Weekly) PSYCHOLOGY:
Natalie Amel (Fortnightly)
DIETITIAN:
Rachel McKellar (Monthly)
See your GP for referrals to these services. PATHOLOGY: Wednesday 8.30am to 12.00noon
SUNDAY 17th August 2019
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Welcome to August and hopefully it will start to warm up a little, enough of the cold! Sadly we have lost one of our friends & long time residents of Toomulla…Shirley Rouse aged 84. There will be a few of us that will miss Shirley’s emails with her wonderful stories, jokes & photos. Shirley was the Secretary Treasurer for many years of the Toomulla Progress Association & also the Fishing Club. Shirley’s pride & joy was her gardens & plants that she loved especially her Dessert Roses & Maiden Hair Ferns. We are deeply saddened for Eddie who has not only lost his beautiful wife but his very best friend. Our thoughts go out to husband Eddie, Shirley’s lovely sister Wendy, their two sons Colin, Tony & their families. RIP Shirley. Keep an eye out in the mailbox for a flyer for a Fun Day in Toomulla Park for the kids, celebrating the opening of the newly renovated playground area. There will be games, sausage sizzle & lots of giveaways for the kids. Father’s Day Raffle tickets will be on sale this month…..$1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Good Luck. Lucky Numbers for sale-5 weeks @ $2 per week = $10 per number. Would you like to add something into the newsletter…..please email me schwarzee1959@gmail.com Happy Birthday to those celebrating in August, enjoy your special day. Welcome to any new people into the community. Please like our Facebook page-Toomulla Beach Community Association. Cheers……….Rhonda.
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WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL: GAYE LOVELL: CHRIS GREEN:
BIRDS WALLABIES & KANGAROOS POSSUMS
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From my trip to Monkey Mia. If you get the opportunity you should visit this resort. You can interact with the Dolphins three times a day with each time being different. The Dolphins talk to you and as I said get so close you are tempted to touch them. They have named the Dolphins that come in to greet you and they all have there own personalities. If you see a Dolphin you like you can have your photo taken with it if the Dolphin stays still long enough. You can also get a fact sheet on that particular Dolphin telling you all about itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habits, diet and actions. These animals sleep upside down and can swim on each side. They can eat up to 12kg of fish each day which means they have to be on the hunt continually. Monkey Mia Resort is very relaxing and it has a number of activities to keep you entertained. While you are staying at the Resort you do not have to leave for anything at all as it is fully catered. I would go back again only next time stay longer. If you are looking for a place for relaxation and lazy days this is it. See you in the great outdoors...Chris.
Rollingstone & District Seniors What glorious weather we have been having out here in our little spot of paradise. Yes I hear you grumble; toooo cold but what the heck it is only for so short a time and most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have winter gear anyway. I moan and I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt with short sleeves. Duh. I like it as it gives me that get up and go outside into the garden, prune trees, all those jobs too hard for the heat. The Seniors had a great turn out to the morning when we entertained Magnetic Island group. I unfortunately could not attend as had an Education talk but by the time I got there all the food was gone so guessing that it went over very well. Big thanks to the people who took the time to cook for the masses. We will let you know closer to time when we are returning a visit but I know there is talk of, if folk want to spend the night over on Maggie, they have the option. A little visit to our island paradise. We are off to visit the Ingham group this coming Thursday, car pool as the bus is booked. We are hoping for another wonderful day. The Seniors week is coming up so hope you have let Wendy C know if you need a seat on the bus to go to the luncheon. Then the next month is the Pineapple Festival so everyone gears up for that. We have had a few members unwell so hope for a speedy recovery for them and our thoughts went out to Terri who lost her companion. This growing old sucks!!!! Meanwhile embrace each day and thank the Lord we are alive to enjoy the blue sky, green grass, swaying trees, blue sea, plants, gorgeous flowers and all the creatures big and small that make up our magnificent home land. Until next time ciao. Would any Seniors be interested in a trip to Winton, Longreach and Emerald? I am considering dates for end August to early September, probably 10 to 12 days. If there is enough interest, I will look at costs of hiring our own bus, 22 to 25 seater and looking at accommodation and other expenses.
2019 PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL BAKING COMPETITON This year we are changing our regular Competition slightly and opting for entries of pineapple decorated CAKES, COOKIES, CUPCAKES/MUFFINS and SCONES only! Decorate them up and or the plates the scones are on for example, pineapple style! As the entries are sold after the Comp. to support local projects, it became apparent last year that most folk found it difficult to take home entries that included ingredients such as jellies and creams and cheesecakes that require refrigeration. So this year please avoid using cake coverings that require such refrigeration, as most people don't attend manned with eskies!. Normal icings are fine!The Comp.will have two judges and will offer a 1st Prize of $100, 2nd Prize of $50 and 3rd Prize of $25. The prizes are not for different categories but for the over all Comp. So...have some fun with your unique artistry and intuitive and join in the Comp.! Bring your entry straight to the demountable office, near the Hall and make sure your plate is marked with your name and number by 10am! Festival is Sept 21st. Email if you wish for any more info! rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com P15
CHRONIC PAIN WOMEN’S HEALTH (Menarche to Menopause) Sho Ni Shin for Children (No Needles) FACIAL REJUVINATION (Cosmetic Accupuncture)
YOGA work to your edge and your limits
NEW DATES FOR AUGUST
A general guided Hatha light flow class
14th and 20th
Sundara Yoga Garden Studio 17 Salamander St, Bluewater Tuesday 6.30—7.30 pm Restore and release Yin Saturday 8am to 9am—General Hatha flow Rollingstone Community Centre, Balgal Beach Saturday 10.30 to 11.30 am Nicole: 0410 474 460 www.sundarayogatownsville.com Facebook—Sundara Yoga
Lions are taking up a collection of old mobile phones that are no longer being used. Collection bin (plastic container) is in the Community Hall
The Bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day. Located in the carpark at Rollingstone Community Centre P16
R ollingstone & D istrict C ommunity A ssociation I nc 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816 ABN: 90413441725 Community Centre Manager
Ph: 07) 47707855
e-mail: rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Fax No: 07) 47707811
NOTIFICATION This is a timely reminder to let everyone know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc Memberships are now due.
Membership fees are $1.00 per year and due before 30 June 2019. Please note: this is a RaDCA Membership and is totally SEPARATEto the Rollingstone Seniors membership. RaDCA membership fees can be paid to Chris/Mark at the RTC Office.
Interested in becoming an Association member â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
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GOLF Membership
Prices are the best around. Give us a call to find out what membership best suits you.
139 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach PH: 47 707 355 Email: admin@mysticsands.com.au Web Site: www.mysticsands.com.au
Course Fees – 9 holes front and back $20 Golf Carts - $25.00 and we have 12 carts available for hire.
GOLF — 9 HOLES FRONT AND BACK
RESTAURANT Pizza night : Tuesday Restaurant open Wednesday and Friday nights for meals Friday night: RSL and Goose Club Happy hour: Friday 4-6pm $5 Cans, Stubbies, Schooners, Basic Spirits and Wine. PHONE FOR BOOKINGS:……...47707355
FACILITIES AND FUNCTIONS Tennis Court AND Swimming Pool. IF YOU ARE PLANNING A FUNCTION FOR ANYTHING, PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE A QUOTE AND WORK WITH YOU TO MAKE IT A GREAT EVENT.
Members Game Days: Tuesday - VETS Saturday - Competition
Visitors and Members Days: Friday - Social Friday Club Sunday - Bushrangers
Barefoot Bowls Thursday night Register 5:30pm Play 6 pm onwards
$2 entry with sausage sizzle WE HAVE BOUNCE COFFEE ENJOY THE LOVELY SCENERY AND GOOD COFFEE. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK VISIT WIKI CAMPS FOR CAMPING.
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Op Shop Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend—is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?”
9am—3pm Monday to Friday and 9am—12noon 1st. SATURDAY of the MONTH
Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard or damaged furniture JULY RAINFALL REPORT Monthly Rain totals as at 25/07/19 Rainfall for July: 30mm Year to date: 2329.7mms Wet Days: 4 Max Temp: 27.9° on 13/07/19 Min Temp: 7.5° on 16/07/19 Access the data from our local weather station at: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/ dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
14 and 28 August FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News
Hello and welcome. We have a bit to get through this month Cyril please pay attention as there will be a short examination at the conclusion. The numbers were down at the 28 June End of Month Club BBQ but a very good time was had by all with good company and great food on offer. A big thank you to Ron Condren (Condo) and Greg Sant for donning the aprons in the absence of our regular chef, Robert Pratt. Condo cooked the snags just right which shows there is a first time for everything and his steaks were a real treat. Greg did an excellent job cooking the rissoles and drew many favourable comments. I cannot recall who did the fish and onions but it all came together beautifully, well done team. Thanks again Col Pace for the salads, watermelon and pineapple as well as his normal rissoles which are always a big hit. This month the lovely ladies truly outdid themselves in the salads and the hot side-dishes department. There were great salads, hot dishes of all varieties and then cream cakes to go with the fruit. Thank you all, much appreciated. Peter Hall won the Senior category in the Club Monthly Fishing Competition. The Members’ Draw has now jackpotted to $75.00 after number 15 was drawn and the owners David Cahalan and Judith Gordon were not present. We know, Cyril, that David was over in WA helping to keep the mining sector afloat and Judith was probably in the Cardio department at the Mater Hospital saving some poor soul’s life but rules is rules. If you are not there, ya dip out! Interestingly, the previous month number 28 popped out of the barrel owned by Greg and Bronwyn Sant but at that time they were cruising around Europe. We welcome back Vice-President Graham Milliken and Therese who have been touring around Eastern Australia for the past 5 months. Glad you remembered where home is and it is great to see you both so happy and with such big smiles. .Who is the Club Member who has worked around heavy earth-moving machinery for probably most of his working life and should be able to tell the difference between diesel and unleaded petrol but who has on three separate occasions; yes three; put petrol in three separate diesel vehicles at the bowser? Gee Robbo, you were lucky Gwen was with you last time to push the Cruiser for you. Don’t forget that Club Memberships are now due for renewal. The current rate of renewals is quite pleasing but the more members the better we can do for you. There have also been some new members join. Welcome Wayne Truscott, Bill Daskalou, Ron and Khwan Williams and Marion Nicholson. Welcome to your new Club. Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been set down for Friday 30 August at The Landing which will then be followed by our normal End of Month Club BBQ. All committee positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and a new committee will be elected. Please consider either nominating yourself for a particular position or nominate another Club Member whom you feel will do a good job on the committee. Please don’t just re-nominate the current committee, we need fresh eyes with new and refreshing ideas, no preconceived ideas of how things are done or personal prejudices to keep our great little club ticking along. The Mystic Sands Golf Resort has been booked for our New Years Eve Party on Tuesday 31 December. The finer details will be advised to you all in due course. In the past this has been a great night out and culminates in a huge fire-works display at mid-night. Try not to miss this event. Your meal, live music, fire-works and courtesy bus are all supplied free for Club members but you pay for your own drinks. It is worth going along just to watch Rebecca Hutchinson dance bare footed then complain to all about her sore feet. Balgal Beach Market Day on Saturday 6 July dawned with grey sky but the market went ahead and by early morning the sun was shining brightly. There were a few new stall holders and the locals turned out to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Committee Members present considered these were one of the best markets so far in terms of the number of people who attended. At one stage you could have said there were as many dogs (on leashes of course) as there were people present. Greg Sant excelled in the cooking of the Big Breakfast and has now firmly cemented himself into that position for future functions. The other team members who did a great job were Graham Milliken, Vicki Fischer, Lyn Woolard and Bronwyn Sant. Thank you all for a great effort. Now Members, the reason you have read this far is for Dickie’s Fishing News so here it is, warts and all. This month Dickie has waivered from his normal newsy “where they are biting” segment to vent his and your Committee’s sheer frustration at the inaction taken thus far to repair the pontoon walkway and even to replace a simple security/safety light near the boat ramp. In your Committee, if something is broken or need repair, we fix it, we have the contacts and financial resource to do so but unfortunately with the pontoon and light saga we are powerless to act as those items do not belong to the Club. All we can do is send reminders ad nauseum. How many Ergon workers does it take to change a light bulb? None, they don’t’! Well giday folks; after being pressured and abused by you know who, that’s right the bloke who can do a double backward somersault with a half twist over the very low fence around the cenotaph at the beach front and only breaking 3 ribs and loose an amount of skin off his shin, I am again forced to do another report this month. The whales have started to arrive although none have been seen in close but they will come, a whole thirty thousand plus of them so check up on the rules governing these beautiful animals reference boating close to them. The Queenfish are back on around Rattlesnake and Herald Islands also good catches reported of Spanish and Doggie Mackeral around Phillips, Lorne Reefs and around Acheron Island. The bottom fishing around Acheron, Fly and Falcon Islands is producing excellent catches of Coral Trout and Sweet-lip using fresh baits, squid and pilchards. Nannygai a plenty on the inner shoals from Paluma Shoals north to Crystal Creek with a lot of 38 cm catches having to be returned unless you can turn a 38 cm Nannygai into a 40 cm fish and still convince the fishing inspectors who travel our waters frequently. The crabbing in all the creeks have been of significance over the past two months of winter with good catches of both muddies and blue swimmers being caught in Cattle, Crystal, Olera and Rollingstone Creeks. Hencamp Creek is also producing the odd Barra and lots of Whiting as well. Apart from a few days, the weather has not been kind to off shore boating with the winds getting up to 20 kts by 10 am which makes it very uncomfortable and at times dangerous for those 12 to 14 ft tinnies. Road Tec have done a good job repairing our boat ramp however, Council has been failing badly in regards to reinstalling the walk way to the pontoon and Ergon Energy are having trouble finding a ladder to climb up the pole on the boat ramp to replace the blown bulb. Your Club paid $5000 to Ergon in the first place to install the pole and boat ramp light. Boaties launching their vessel prior to first light need to be aware of the 4 meter plus crocs in the boat ramp area just waiting for breakfast. Well, that is it for the month, don’t forget to put in a trip sheet with Ingham or Townsville Coast Guards or at the very least tell someone responsible where you are proceeding to and the time you intend to return. You can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS at The Landing for safe disposal. Safe boating always and tight lines, regards…...Dickie. On 3rd July President Di advised you all by Email of a public meeting with Councillor Ryder at 11am on Saturday 10th August on the Lower Deck at The Landing. This meeting was not organized by our Club but at the request of Cr Ryder so come along with your preferably written comments/grievances or whatever. Your Committee will be asking questions of her about the pontoon debacle. Mr. Nick Dametto, MP, State Member for Hinchinbrook has also expressed a desire to attend this meeting. 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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News
G’day All, What a great night our last BBQ was, we played team quoits every one had a fun time with lots of laughter and cheering. The game was won by team four, they played very well. GOOD GAME. Welcome to the new members and they all joined in the fun. Thanks to the BBQ cooks who always turn out yummy food and thanks to the ladies who bring along such excellent sweets. It’s all so good. Our ROSIE boat trip to Maggie Island fishing had to be cancelled due to lack of numbers for that day. We will reschedule when it suits. We are having a club outing to THE HERVEY RANGE TEA ROOMS on the 28th August for breakfast, it is always nice up there, good food and lovely people. We are taking the community bus and meeting up there at 9am. Our next BBQ is on the 11th of August. It will also be our AGM. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. Put your thinking caps on. We need some new ideas people. Visitors are always welcome, cost for meals are $10 children under 12 years are free. Members are always free, so come along for good food and lots of fun. Our Lounds Fresh Seafood Raffle was won by Ken Turner. LOUNDSY has the freshest seafood in town. GOOD ON YA, KEN. We have some very sad news: BRUCE URQUHART passed away last week, he will be sadly missed by our Club. Well until next Time stay healthy and safe……...
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Mystic Sands Golf Resort Report It is really all happening at the club at the moment. Monthly medals, Hole in one, Members Nights, Happy campers queuing up to stay, Live Music, Closed Club Championship and more. Mens and Ladies Closed Club Championship has been played and won by Darren Beavis and Maree King. July monthly medal winners were : Anja Devereaux,John O’Kane and Ken Dickensen. Ladies Match Play Champion 2019 winner was our Ladies Captain Megan Jeffree. A very popular winner and well deserved. Big congratulation to Stuart Jones for his HOLE IN ONE 13th hole on 13th July. Our Ladies pennant team would like to thank everyone for supporting them in 2019. Buying raffle tickets, lucky numbers and donation of prizes. Without this support; the ladies would not be able to represent the club in Mackay for Pennants. Just attending and spreading the word about our club and wonderful course can only be a positive outcome regardless of the result. Special welcome to all our new members and some returnees, hope you all enjoy the course and company. See you all on the course soon Isn’t it great to hear all the fantastic compliments regarding the condition of course, its ambience, great food and friendly people. Keep up the fantastic work everyone with special thanks to Tony Cochrane, Wayne McCarthy, Charlie, Emma and of course Mick,Lisa and family. Till next time…...Hit ém long and straight but most of all enjoy!......Gurdie
LINE DANCERS Gail Blackley was the initiative behind the birth of Line Dancing and surrounds. It all began in early September 2000 with seven ladies, three of whom still attend today, including Gail. Over the course of nineteen years many things have changed. Numbers have reached thirty on any given Monday morning, so the attraction of moderate exercise for both mind and body makes for an enjoyable and productive time. The sessions encourage you to work at your own pace. We have a catalogue of one hundred and seventy-five dances and most of them can be interchanged with two different tunes. So strong is the pull, that some of our dancers who have left the area have returned. A few travel from Townsville, Bluewater and Toomulla. Our cost is simply the Hall hire but occasionally we chip in to cover the costs of a light morning tea. Whilst our average age is seventy two now, anyone is welcome to try out. We have so much talent in the group and overall it is both a learning and endearing experience.
GARDEN GNOMES Once again, a little group got together and cleaned the gardens up. We consisted of locals and four lovely people on holidays. Our helpers included Joan and Alan Beaton, Lorna and Bill Armstrong and their chainsaw (without which we would not have achieved what we did, so a very big thank you to them), as well as Gwen and Robbo (locals from the corner) who helped with the use of their trailer as it took four loads. A big thank you also to locals Marg, Carol, Merle, Shirley, Milja, Monica, Joe and of course Bob, all locals without whom it would not have happened. I wish to thank you all very much…….Deb
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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 Collection Tin in the Hall
Benita’s Weight Circuit Classes are open to everyone Classes are run on Friday mornings from 8am—9am Costs per class—$10 per adult
Rollingstone Community Association yearly memberships are due Only $1.00 per person See Mark or Chris at the RTC
Volunteers required for delivery of the Rolly Rag to the local community once a month (excluding Jan and Feb) Please contact Chris at the Centre on: 47707855. 17th to 25th August
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Gidday Rollingstone “And as he looked at the mother’s face, she knew. She knew from that moment of silence…from his eyes…from the way he was trying to find the words…she knew her little girl was gone and never coming back. She leaned into the father’s arms and together they wept for a life that never really had the chance to start…a life they had made. He walked them back into the bedroom where the paramedics were still kneeling. He scooped up the tiny bundle and gently passed her to the mother. There were no words, only tears. There was no sense in any of it, no warning, no reason. Everyone had tried…the father, their friends, the Ambos…even he had knelt beside the child and tried. There was only sorrow and regret. Then the moment came and in the father’s bravest struggle, he lifted his daughter in his arms and carried her for the last time. As they reached the car which was to carry her away, he passed her gently to the mother. A kiss on the forehead, a stroke of a cheek and a goodbye that no parent should have to bear. And through tear filled eyes and a broken sobbing heart, the mother pleaded to him. ‘I didn’t even get to know her.’ ‘You knew her better than anyone did.’ ‘But what am I going to do now.’ ‘You’re going to grieve…and cry…and talk…and remember. And you’re going to keep going. You’re going to find a way to be stronger that you ever thought you could be…and you’re going to keep going. But don’t think about any of that now. Right now… just breathe.” You don’t need to know who these people are or where they’re from. You don’t need to know any more than what you’ve read… that a child died…a cot death…SIDS…that a family’s hopes and dreams changed in an instant…that grief and pain and sorrow – sometimes they have to be faced…sometimes they can’t be avoided…that babies die and I wish I could explain it…but I can’t… that life really is fragile and precious…and it should be celebrated and respected with every breath you get to take…and with every breath you get to share with someone else. Stay safe……….Goughy
10 Week Health & Lifestyle Challenge Starting 15th July - 20th September This challenge is about making healthy lifestyle changes that you can sustain forever. It is not about a fad or a yoyo diet plan that you would most likely loose weight on. But what happens when the 10 weeks are up? You guessed it you go back to old habits and put all that weight back on plus usually more. We work with your goals of what you want to achieve whether it be weight loss, general health and wellness or improved fitness levels, it’s all about you. We have options to suit all budgets and goals. Call Benita for more information or to book your spot……….0408 395 850
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Paluma in the Clouds - Colwyn Campbell As I looked at the garden lit by last night’s full moon, then at the moon itself, so dazzlingly brilliant in the clear winter air I reflected on that day, 50 years ago, when Man first stepped on the moon. For hundreds of millennia the moon has inspired religious worship, art, music, love-songs, moon madness, mysteries and science fiction. Then in those few momentous days in July 1969, science fiction became reality. It seemed so surreal, so impossible yet there we were, seeing it all unfold before our eyes. Do you remember what you were doing on that day we all became the first people of the ‘Space Age’? I clearly remember watching the event, spellbound, with my two young sons and a friend on her TV, (her screen was bigger than mine). Three years ago, I visited the NASA facility in Houston, Texas and was surprised to see how small the (then) Mission Control room was – certainly not as vast as TV images suggest - and how primitive the computers were by the standards of today. I could only marvel at the amazing ingenuity and achievements of all involved in the space programme. That most of us were able to view this incredible drama on television is another source of wonder: remember, television had come to Australia less than fifteen years earlier. What has all that got to do with Paluma? Well nothing really; the moon landing is something we all on the Northern Beaches and Paluma share and so is the pleasure of living away from the big city lights enabling us the privilege of viewing the moon and myriad stars and planets sparkling against clear, black skies. Life is returning to normal in Paluma now that restoration work on Mount Spec Road has been completed. Visitor numbers have increased and it is good to see family groups making use of the picnic and playground facilities on the Village Green; bird-watchers with cameras at the ready roaming through the village in search of our iconic birds; people exploring along the local rainforest tracks or venturing further afield with bush-walking groups using Paluma as their base. Open days at the High Ropes course attract the brave-hearted seeking a personal challenge; hungry visitors relish great coffee and delicious home-cooked meals at the Rainforest Inn while those wanting unique ceramics are drawn to Len Cook’s recently refurbished ceramics studio. The Winter Solstice dance, with music provided by Wattle n’ Gum was a lively and enjoyable night. It was well attended as was the Market held on the following day, 30th June. Stall-holders reported a successful day and the sausage sizzle exceeded expectations. The next big event will be the Paluma Push, the annual cycling challenge. This will be held on Sunday 21st July and will be reported on in the September issue of Rollingstone Rag. Our display of historic photos is open free to the public every Tuesday between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm. In the Community Hall. All are welcome to come in and browse and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and cake. We invite you also to browse the Paluma website – paluma.org – where you will find many interesting things to see and do around Paluma. Come and enjoy a day on the mountain……..Colwyn Campbell
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WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING WITH S.E.S GIVE ME? As a volunteer with SES, I have: • A sense of pride in my local community • Knowledge that my neighbours appreciate my efforts • Training provided to me which allows me the capacity to assist in the recovery of events • The ability to work as part of a team • The knowledge that I am a member of an extended community-based family. Are you willing to make a difference? Training Dates : August 12 - 6:45pm…...August 26 - 6:45pm Location: SES HQ Rollingstone (Behind the Community Hall) Want more info?........www.ses.qld.gov.au
Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Service
10th August 12.30pm $100 JACKPOT IN 60 CALLS
Sunday 18 August 2019 10am At The Balgal Beach Cenotaph Afterwards at Mystic Sands Golf Club Enquires: RSL Secretary Suzi Vincent 0409 880 902
Aftershock will be out at Rollingstone Community Center on the 26th of July and 23rd of August from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. We also are operating every week during the school term from Deeragun Coles, phone Justin Osbaldiston on 0420563915 for more information
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc.
At the time of submitting our Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article for the Rolly Rag; our President, Dowie is away as a member of the International Exchange Student Committee at Camp Kanga, our District Camp facility at Lake Proserpine. This is an annual event for Ian arranging special activities for students from all over the world to get to know each other and the formation of lasting friendships. Past District Governor John Muller is overseas attending the Lions International Convention in Milan Italy and calling in at a little village near Berlin Germany to visit his ancestral home. On Monday 22nd July, we attended the funeral of the late Lion Bruce Urquhart Snr. and having the Wake back at our Den. Our condolences are extended to Lion Terri and Lion Bruce Jr and the family. We thank Lion Faye Thomson, Sue Dow and our ladies for preparing the Wake; Michelle D. for helping on thr bar and our 2nd Vice District Governor Gay Rebgetz who attend the funeral service. Thanks also to Lion Kerrie Cochrane for driving the Community Bus to and from the Crematorium. On Thursday 25th of July we came together for the annual Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride with Lion Kerrie Cochrane and Lion Col Cattle as part of the support team. Denis and Linda Cleaver manning the icy pole table the Rollingstone Hotel car park and our full crew serving 300+ meals at Frosty Mango. This is one of our major projects for the year and a show-case of our Club team effort. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasing to report that we are developing new skillsets for our team for 2019-2020 and a steady growth of membership. Our next big project is the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on September the 21st and we are working on the awareness of Diabetes with activities at Pace Park on the 17th November. Our Community Activities are keeping our crew busy with Lion Bruce Smallbon anchoring these projects while President Ian is away. Linda C and Co.have been doing Raffles to the Nomads at Bushy Parker Park 4/5 times a month. Congratulations to Lions David and Nada Hall and President Ian and Sue Dow for celebrations of family weddings. John Holliday, Club Secretary
Centrelink Access Point at the Community Centre Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
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Chargrilled Squid Salad. 1 tab. Olive Oil 250gr cleaned squid tubes, cut into 5mm thick rings Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 savoy cabbage thinly sliced 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled, cut into thin strips 1 Red onion, finely sliced 1 long Red chilli, deseeded, finly sliced 3 Radishes, finely sliced 1 Carrot cut into thin strips 1 handful roughly chopped Mint 1 handful roughly chopped Coriander leaves 1 tab. Fish sauce 2 teasp. Sesame oil 1 teasp. Brown sugar Juice of 1 lime. Drizzle the olive oil over the squid rings and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Heat BBQ flat plate to medium and cook the squid rings for 4 minutes or until they turn white. Take the squid rings off the heat and squeeze over the lemon juice. Place cabbage, cucmber, onion, chilli, radish, carrot, mint and coriander in a large bowl. Combine the fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and lime juice in a small bowl; mix well and pour over the salad. Add squid to the dressed salad and toss. Evenly divide salad between serving plates or bowls and eat straight away. Serves 2, GF,DF
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information
Committee: President:
Sue Von Wald
0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch
47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin
47707 855
Ian Dow
0412396450
Deb Calder
47707 474
Geoffrey Prytherch
47707 689
All Correspondence to:
The Secretary 44 Community Crescent,
Community Centre Manager
Chris Martin
Community Centre Assistant
Mark Eberle
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
E-mail:
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
47707 799
47707 144
(excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant
Brad Gough
Senior Constable
Shaun Sutton
Front Desk Admin
Alissa
Raymond Pace
47707 285
Fire Permit
John Pace
47707 348
Toomulla
Eddie White
47707 619
Hencamp Creek
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm HQ Group Leader
13 2500 47707 589
Rob Wilson
47707 498
Rollingstone State School Principal:
Andrew Stallman
47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
Sophie Connolly
47707 001
Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake
47786 033
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc. President
Faye Thomson
47707 616
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
47707 034
Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President
Di Thompson
0427240472
Secretary
Neil Thompson
0427240472
North Townsville Community Hub
47516 511
Paluma & District Community Association President
Jamie Oliver
0408710030
1st. Vice President
Sarah Swan
0439492351
Secretary
Michele Bird
0417767099
Email:
mbird09@bigpond.com
Treasurer
Wilfred Karnoll
47788 441
President
Ewan Cameron
0417719043
Secretary
Suzi Vincent
0409880902
Rollingstone & District Lions Club President
Ian Dow
0412396450
Secretary
John Holliday
0414808483
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
C/o Northern Beaches Station
Rollingstone RSL
Police Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday
Ambulance
Playgroup
Rollingstone Qld 4816
RTC
47715 411
President
Joh Schwier
0421482666
Secretary
Gaye Lovell
47707 356
Toomulla Community Association President
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 highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;REPORT TO
13 19 40
Justices Of The Peace Chris Martin
47708 131
Rhonda Schwarz
Max Agnew
M-F 8am-4pm
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
Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc.
BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Try our chocolate muffins
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES
Potatoes
Eggs
Onions
Bananas
Tomatoes
Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions
R os co, Olga, N ess i e & Eamo n
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak
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AUGUST 2019 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
31st JULY 9am Indoor bowls at hall 12noon Dementia Awareness Workshop at Hall 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
1 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
2 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 10am Computer Class
3 9am-12 Op Shop
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7 9am Indoor bowls at hall 6.45pm SES training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
8 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
9 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
10 12.30 BINGO at HALL
14 9am Indoor Bowls 9.00am Hairdresser @ RTC MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am VET at Hall 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 6pm COMMUNITY KITCHEN
16 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
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4 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
5 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall
11 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre 5pm BBBaLC BBQ at hall and AGM
12 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 6.45pm SES training 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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18 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre Mobile Dentist at Doctors
19 9 am Line dancing 9.30am Australian Hearing Tests at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
20 2.00pm Board Games at Hall
21 9am Indoor Bowls 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
22 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
23 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
24 9.30am Herb Society Workshop at Hall
25 7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre
26 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 6.45pm SES training 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
27 6.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting at Den
28 9am Indoor Bowls 9.00am Hairdresser @ RTC 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
29 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
30 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 6pm Fishermans Landing BBQ
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7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
6.30pm Lions Bus. Meeting at Den
Country Music Afternoon @ Hall 12md to 5pm
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