March 2017

Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated.

AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING for PUBLIC USE

PRIVATE SALE 2 x Bedroom Unit situated in a lovely, quiet caravan park. Air Con and overhead fans, large Lounge, good size Kitchen, Toilet and Bathroom, 3 x garden sheds and easy maintained garden.

Phone: 47786941...Genuine Buyers Only

PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your door on the day our Community Bus goes into town (weekly on Thursdays), just call Chris (855), organise it with her and it will be done.

Cost is $5.

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Furniture Odds & Ends Clothing size 12 from $6 Leather Boots size 7 - $50 Cane Lounge Setting - $950.00 (2 x Single Chairs, 1 x 2 Seater & Table near new)

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2 x Book cases...Small $120 - Large $140 2 Seater Swing Seat $85 Glass Top Round Patio Table & 4 Comfy Chairs Pipe Single Bed & Mattress $350 Foldaway Bed & Mattress $95 Outdoor Steel Patio Table $45 4 Wheel Electric Mower $250 BabyQ BBQ $195 Vax Vacuum Cleaner $80 Books $2 - $4 Antique Chairs $40 each Prices are Negotiable

Front page Thank you to Maree King for hanging our lovely Australiana quilt in the Community Centre which is our front cover photo. The quilt was kindly donated to us by Shannon Sandford from the Bluewater Patches Craft Group .

GLASS TOP TABLE and 6 CHAIRS WHITE and CHROME $250 Call Linda Mob: 0428 888 744

PHONE: 47 786 941 ITEMS FOR SALE  Changhong two door fridge  Whirlpool s/s two door fridge  Samsung microwave  Sharp microwave  2 breakfast stools  Timber tallboy with mirror  Timber three door sideboard  Queen size Bed  2 timber bedside tables  2 timber coffee tables  Wall mounted TV Samsung  Simpson 4kg front loader  7.5kg Hisense dryer  2 lounge chairs  Timber Outdoor setting with 4 chairs

 Timber rocking chair  Timber love chair with storage  Camping table  Timber Queen bed  Timber 2 bedside tables  2 bedside lamps  Palsonic wall mounted TV  Settee/bed  2 recliner’s  Timber table & 4 chairs  Timber 6 shelf cupboard  TCI wall mounted TV  Timber 3 door leadlight sideboard  Deep freezer An assortment of beach house type ornaments, prints etc.

All in good condition, must be removed by the end of April

NB: Phone calls and Inspection after the 23rd of March Mobile 0408 966 469.

TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste Only No Bulky Items / Furniture

TOOMULLA: Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm

BLUEWATER: Sunday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm

THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm P2

Community Noticeboard Thank you to all of you who attended my son Colin’s funeral last November and thank you to those who sent cards, messages of sympathy and condolences.

Your support and thoughtfulness helped me so much at this very sad time in my life. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Claire Spittler

Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome.

BINGO 2nd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 1pm EYES DOWN at 1.30pm at the Community Centre Colin Spittler 28/12/65-25/11/16

INDOOR NIGHT BOWLS Every Wednesday Night 7 - 9pm at the Community Centre

13 HEALTH—Health advice over the phone | Health and wellbeing ... https:// www.qld.gov.au/health/contacts/ advice/13health/13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) is a confidential phone service that provides health advice to Queenslanders. ...

Registered nurses provide health–related advice over the phone.

Sunny Days Carer's Support Group available Contact 47258853 for more information

If you are bitten by a snake, CALL 000 Licensed snake catchers (Northern Beaches) Dan and Jackie Bamblett (Hands on Wildlife) 0437056157

BOARD GAMES Played on the Third (3rd) Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the RTC. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!!

Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games! $2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people .

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

You can also do small amounts of Medicare business.

For online up to date information on what's happening in the Community

Balgal Beach News look us up on Facebook This service is not part of the Rollingstone Rag but it was set up and is administered by Janine Jones ( editor Rollingstone Rag) as a community service

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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Welcome back for 2017 – with the festive season behind us, it is full steam ahead for the Community Centre – there are many special events and activities being organised as we speak. A few have been listed below in the Date Keeper section of these notes.

Rollingstone Coast Care – The Rollingstone Coast Care have had a break over the hottest period and is priming up to start work on the Esplanade site again. Please if you are interested in sprucing up the Dune area between the Esplanade and the beach removing guinea grass and periwinkle please let yourself be known to Chris at the RTC on 47707855.

Christmas Carols – seems so long ago now however we would like to thank everyone involved with the organising and volunteering on the day – it was a wonderful evening and many thanks to Chappy Jess for Emceeing the evening and we wish Chappy Jess and her husband all the best in their new venture at JCU. Thanks to Ian and his team for a magnificent Fireworks display.

Rollingstone Gardening Group – the Gardening Group have met twice since the beginning of the year.

Love everything green. Love your garden – looking for inspiration call or email Chris at the RTC for details. The only requirement to join the Gardening Group is to become a member of RaDCA for insurance purposes. A huge yearly expense of $1.00.

Volunteers Appreciation afternoon – This was a very pleasant afternoon spent with our volunteers – this function is the Community’s way of saying thank you to those people who give so generously of their time to ensure the Community Centre, Op Shop, Rolly Rag and Library look and operate in a tip top fashion and the Bus keeps to schedule.

Library – A reminder that the Townsville City Council Mobile Library is at the Community Centre on “2 bin” Wednesdays from 11.30am-1.30pm. It is a case of “if you don’t use it – you will lose it”. Attendance is how the service is justified.

Playgroup – The Mobile Playgroup has been a long standing activity at the Community Centre, so many in the community spent their formative years attending the sessions on Thursday mornings. As a mobile service it is reliant on the participation of the community for it to continue. Like the Mobile Library these services depend on the attendance from the community to maintain the service. Unfortunately, once a service is withdrawn it is very difficult to have it reinstated.

Please help us to protect the services that are already established in your community.

Important document copying – The RTC offers the opportunity to scan all your important documents on to a USB Drive for safe keeping. Excellent addition to your Cyclone readiness kit. $5.00 for the service, BYO USB Drive.

Op Shop – The Op Shop Girls (and the blokes who help out) would like to thank Di Stephan and Bob Mawhinney for their devotion to our Op Shop and driving the community bus. Di the Op Shop is your baby and you have guided it to the heights of success it is achieving. Bob, thank you for being a willing pair of hands that lifted, carried, constructed and driving when required. We wish you safe travel and a happy life with family in the Sunshine Coast.

Bus drivers – Our Rolly Community Bus Drivers do a wonderful job – sometimes at very short notice. We would like to increase our driver numbers – Drivers need to complete a Restricted Driver’s Authorisation which is faxed into the Department of Transport for processing. The requirements to drive the bus are a warm personality, good health and a reasonably clear driving history. A few driving tickets will not prevent you holding a RDA as long they are disclosed on the application.

Broadband for Seniors - sessions are available for Seniors to learn computers one-on-one. There is a need to call 47707855 to make an appointment for this service.

NBN…..http://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/check-your-address.html Check your address at this link to the NBN Website – From what I am hearing Telcos are calling and emailing their clients, which means to me that the service is not far away. They would be in the know.

EOI - The Rollingstone Community Association is wondering if there is anyone in the district who is having to work for their Centrelink benefits and who has training in reception/administration at and of an office? We are aware that the hours to be fulfilled are 15 per week and we would ideally like for this person to work from 9am until 12 noon, Monday through Friday. The whole idea is to take some of the burden off our Centre Manager to give her time for more weighty problems. If you are able/capable/happy to look at this position or know of someone who might be, please call Chris on 4770 7855. Some hours/days might be negotiable.

Enjoy the Rain and stay safe…….Chris Date Keepers: Country Music Afternoon – at a date to be announced. Local talent.

CORES Suicide Prevention Training – Tuesday 9 May keep this date and watch out for further details. After this date a second session will be held on a weekend.

Carboot Sale – planning is under way to hold another Carboot Sale in June Art Expo – with a Pineapple flavour – The Association is looking at holding an Art Competition and Expo again in July/ August – the topic of Pineapples is being considered. Now would be a good time to get creative; further details will be P4 released closer to the time.

on Bruce Highway, Ph. 47708184

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

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

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

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

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

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During the summer break, we lost Michael “Prickle” Davies; Margie Cheeseman’s son, Wayne; Peter Spratt; Joe Livingstone; Ray & Justene Mauger’s son, Dean; Alf Coleman and Phil Ryan. Our heartfelt feelings go out to all their families and friends.

On the sick list or recovering: Kerrie Cochrane; Di S; Dickie Charleston; Ron Condren; Judyana Holt, Robyn Small, John Holliday, Ian Dow, Les Dallow, Steve Clare, and Suzie Young. We wish them just the very best.

Please get well soon, everyone. Hasn’t been the best of summers, health-wise in our little burg! 

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Information from Council..........there will be no more building (structures) on Lot 1 at the Community Centre. We’ve reached our limit and thinking outside the box (like setting up somewhere else in another location) will be the order of the day should Groups have further requests for infrastructure.

The Garden Group got off the ground in December and the response was great. Am unsure who you need to contact for further information, but Chris has email addresses at the RTC. They’ve lots of ideas in place and this looks like being a good’un.

There are now external steps in place that lead directly to the Op Shop. Big thanks to Michael Adlard for his kindness, generosity and ability.

THE RAG: Welcome to the first ROLLY RAG edition of 2017. This humble little publication is put together by volunteers and sorted and delivered by volunteers. It is delivered to each local residence and Post Office Box “free-of-charge” and the cost to do all of this is borne by the Rollingstone Community Association. Thus, the reason for my writing this is to ask you to hang on to each monthly copy until the next one comes out because in that little booklet you’ll find the information and answers to almost anything you might need to know pertaining to Rollingstone and District. There are so many queries appearing on Facebook on a regular basis that could be answered by simply looking in the RAG. For those at the coalface to hear someone say when it’s suggested to them they look in the RAG that (a) “we don’t ever read it; just throw it in the bin” or (b) “oh yeah, we read it and then threw it in the bin” is like sticking a knife into us and turning it. A huge amount of time and effort go into each publication and we’re very proud of the end product, so we IMPLORE you to keep your copy handy and most times when you want to know a local name, time, date, contact number or address, you’ll find it in the RAG. Thank you...........

Five (5) months ago we were gifted the use of a Station Wagon as a Hire Vehicle to complement the use of the Bus. The idea was that if someone needed a vehicle and didn’t want one the size of the Bus, this option was available at a lesser charge, and at the same time, we would be able to determine whether or not we should be looking at acquiring a car for this purpose. We advertised this service twice in the past few months, but have had absolutely no enquiries. The Wagon has now been returned to its owner and the Community Association has obviously ruled out another expense.

Australia Day was a happy, friendly gathering even if a bit long-winded. Still not huge numbers which is always disappointing to the organisers but as we know “you can lead a horse, etc., etc.....”. The brekkie was extremely yummm and the entertainment most enjoyable. Award recipients’ names will be published elsewhere in this edition – and big congratulations to them all. Everyone is most deserving and their contribution(s) to our Community is what helps make it run so well.

The 2017 Appreciation Function was a great success. We hosted it this year in the Hall and Magnum’s Mobile Catering looked after the 50 present wonderfully well, while the local Lions looked after the drinks.

Lovely and cool in the air-con, another happy, friendly and relaxed occasion with Chrissie, Wendy and Dinie looking after us. Sadly, we said “good-bye” to Di Stephan and Bob Mawhinney who have sold their home and are moving to the Sunny Coast to be closer to family. We’re sure gonna miss those two (2)!

We’ll be having our Car Boot Sale in early June (cos it’s cooler then); we’re looking at organising a Country Music afternoon SOON; we hope to host a movie evening for the adults now that the kids are catered for; a Trivia evening; and we’ll do the Painting and Craft Competition and Expo in July/August – among other stuff, of course. Phew........!!

Easy (Yummy) Honey-Mustard Sauce: Whip 300ml pure cream until it's thick, add 1/4 cup apricot jam and 1-2 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Australian mustard and whip to combine.

Please God that I may live in the polar opposite of the modern world where television and social media bestow celebrity on the trashy, the flashy and the undeserving...............

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

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OCTOBER RAINFALL REPORT Monthly Rain totals as at: Jan/17: 225.8ml Rainfall for Feb/17: 164ml Year to date: 23/2/17: 389.8ml Wet Days: Jan: 20 days & Feb: 14 days Max Temp: 37deg on 14/2/17 Min Temp: 22deg on 16/2/17 To access all the data from our local weather station go to: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?

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Orders in by 6.45 closing 7pm

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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

RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access $2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school Projects and FREE for Job Seekers.  Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided .10¢ / page A4 Double Sided .20¢ / page A4 50 or more off 1 original . 5¢ / page A3 Single Sided .20¢ / page A3 Double Sided .40¢ / page A3 50 or more off 1 original .10¢ / page Colour Photocopying A3 or A4 .50¢ / page  Printing from Computer Black & White .20¢ / page Colour $1 / page  Scanning & Printing (B&W) .50¢ / page  Fax First page $1.10 (incl. GST) Consecutive pages $0.55 (incl. GST)  Laminating - Business Card .50¢ - A4 $1.10 (incl. GST) - A3 $2.20 (incl. GST)  Room Hire 1/2 Day $20 (incl. GST) Evening $20 (incl. GST)  Important document scanning $5.00 

RollyRag’ Disclaimer The ‘RollyRag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc P.O. Box 35, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher).

The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept responsibility for any unsolicited material or transparencies. The Rag is fully independent and its views are not necessarily those of any company, organisation, club or person mentioned herein. All copyrights and trademarks are recognised and all images are used for the purpose of the dissemination of information only. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to free speech. Any letters to the editor received and/or printed do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through freedom of speech, however, only letters supplied with a name and address will be published. Letters will be published with name only. We try to print articles as they are presented, but we do reserve the right to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all articles submitted pending time limitations.

Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a guarantee that the article will be published.

The Trade Practices Act of 1st October 1974, relating to consumer protection, places a heavy burden on advertisers and publishers of such advertisements and articles. Section 62 of this Act imposes a general duty on everyone not to engage in trade or commerce, or in a conduct that is misleading and deceptive.

In view of the obvious impossibility of ensuring that all advertising submitted for our newspaper complies with this Act, advertisers will appreciate the absolute need themselves to ensure that the Act is adhered to.

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Evening Indoor Carpet Bowl At The Community Centre Wednesday evenings 7-9pm!!!!

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

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

Further info contact Chris on 47707855

Come and join us for a great night!

BALGAL BEACH MARKET 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 etc NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome Always need Car boot, Bric a Brac etc

Call

0457 815 453

Presented by Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club For online information on what's on look up

BALGAL BEACH MARKET

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Gidday Rollingstone Let me take you for a short waltz down Memory Lane to a time – maybe not that long ago – when the cars that cruised slowly past your house all had familiar faces who waved and smiled – when the neighbours in your street were all faces you knew – when the keys to your house were nothing more than a paper weight that took up space on a table beside the door and were still shiny and new from never being used.

Ahh… those were the days huh? Remember those times when your car lived in your driveway all night with the doors unlocked – when the highlight of your dog’s day was either the mail man or a possum – a time when everything in and around your home was exactly as you left it, from the time you went to bed until the time you wandered out the next morning?....Remember?

Can you still live like that? Sure… why not? It’s all YOUR gear to treat exactly as you please.

But here are a few things to consider – property crime is one of the fastest growing problems in any community in Queensland and it isn’t restricted to big towns and cities.

Property Crime offenders (the bad guys) are usually looking for “soft targets” – open or unlocked windows and doors, unlocked cars, car keys and house keys left out in open areas, valuables (purse/wallet, phones) left in the car, anything of value left in the yard or in an open area (like under your house or in an open shed).

If your property or your car is unlocked or open – YOU’RE A SOFT TARGET – and trust me when I tell you, THIS community – OUR community – is receiving more and more visitors every day – good guys and bad guys – and the bad guys are watching for any opportunity to relieve you of your possessions.

So… what can you do? Whether you want to report a crime or suspect activity is entirely up to you. I’ve noticed over many years of policing, that some people are happy to look out for their community and their neighbours while others are happy to not become involved – it’s a personal choice and nothing that I’m prepared to make judgement on.

Your possessions however, are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. The attitude of “we live in a little country town where we don’t have to lock up” is nothing more than blatant ignorance that will see you stripped of your possessions, your security and your peace of mind.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT – simple as that. #########################################

I need to get something off my chest…

I lost a mate the other day – a lot of us did. He was one of those easy going blokes who was happy to have your company, talk to you, have a beer. He was easy to have a laugh with, had some great stories – didn’t seem to have too many worries – but now he’s gone. I got to talk to him for an hour or so on the day he took his own life.

He talked about his work and where he’d been, his new job, he told me about his family and the grief he thinks he caused them when he was growing up. He told me about people he loved – and I saw tears in his eyes when we talked about his son. And we talked about his brother that he was so proud of. We talked about his mates here in Balgal and how he liked just being with them – how life here was so easy. He told me that if ever I needed him that he’d have my back – and I know I’m not the only one he’s made that promise to.

But I missed it… I didn’t see the darkness… I didn’t spot the demons. If I had, I’d have stayed with him – any of us would have – and he might still be here.

If your demons are becoming too big – if the darkness in your mind is taking over – for God’s sake… please… please don’t only just ask for help – accept it when you need to. You don’t have to face it alone.

Stay safe…..Goughy

2 x 1 Day Courses Starting in May…….Date To Be Advised

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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater

Balgal Beach

Pharmacy

Healthsave Pharmacy

2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816

PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733

PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399

www.bluewaterpharmacy.com.au 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday

us on FACEBOOK 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12pm Saturday

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

* Hire Equipment

*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies

Blister Packaging for your medicines

* Full Prescription Service * Delivery available for those in need

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

* Ear Piercing *Faulding Vitamins

Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee) Easy parking available CONTRIBUTED BY:………...BALGAL

BEACH HEALTH SAVE PHARMACY

HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH ARE YOU:     

TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS? HAVING TROUBLE REMEMBERING? CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT TO TAKE? CARING FOR SOMEONE TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATION? CONCERNED ABOUT A NEIGHBOUR/FRIEND TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATION?

Blister packing systems cater for everyone that are taking multiple medication at different times of the day.

For those taking only a small number of medications per day, a blister pack can ensure peace of mind that no doses are missed.

Please come into your local pharmacy and discuss your needs and concerns with the attendant Pharmacist.

The team at your local Community Pharmacy.

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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACH

It is with great pleasure that we can introduce

Dr Tayebeh (Sima) Kazerouni Commencing from Monday 13th February, 2017, Dr Sima will be our first full-time bulk billing GP.

OPEN - Monday to Friday from 8am For appointments please call 47707244 General Practitioners: Dr Olga Hasa Dr Lloyd Malone Dr Bruce Robertson Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Sima Kazerouni Podiatrist: Teresa Matai Physiotherapist: Nicole Cochrane Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au

BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK

Call 47786 444 Appointments Monday to Friday or

book ONLINE via our website

www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello Members and welcome to a new year of fun and good times, health and holidays. A lot has been happening within the Club since my last article in this fine family magazine way back in November 2016 so read on, you never know, you may have been part of our events.

The Club’s trip to Lucinda from 25 to 27 November was enjoyed by the small contingent who attended. The numbers were way down for these types of outings due to the close proximity to the Christmas holiday break and the expense of Christmas on the household budget as well as the hot weather. In future we will cancel the trip if it cannot be held sooner.

The last Market day for the year held on 3 December was a great day out for our locals. While the stall holders stayed away the local community came to socialize, roam and to enjoy what was there. We extend a huge thank you to our local Seniors who came selling good cheer, rum balls, cakes and other goodies. Rhonda M. was chirping around her flock of hens (I nearly said old boilers but thought better of it), sorting them out while Peter C. and Tommy R. clucked around them like two roosters (granted, well past their prime but nonetheless roosters in the true sense of the word). Thank you all for turning the last market for the year into a very pleasant and social event enjoyed by all. Thanks also to our Club helpers who turned up in sufficient numbers so President Di could have some time off.

We welcome new Club Members Bev Paterson, Ray Fensom, Richard Sweeney and Moira Sharkey, Peter Thumm and Daren and Pia Gleemyre. Congratulations on joining a great little club and welcome, we hope you enjoy your time in your Club. There has also been an addition to our Committee List after Jeanette Pratt volunteered her services to lend a hand and was quickly appointed to the Treasurer responsibility by President Di. Jeanette, thank you for the interest you show in your Club. President Di has also appointed Dan Dale to the Acting Vice-President position from 30 January while Graham Milliken is away on an extended touring holiday.

Dan will also retain the Club Fishing Events Coordinator position where he has excelled.

The end of year party held on 30 December was a huge success and in future will probably replace our normal New Year Eve function. 70 Club Members enjoyed the excellent food and music and the rain held off. There was only one incident when eagle eye President Di spied a gatecrasher, so straight away Di began to explain to the unfortunate lady that as she hadn’t booked and paid by 27 December she could not come in as the numbers attending had to be given to the Caterer etc. However, the more this lady tried to explain or lodge a protest the more our President Di reiterated the rules of booking, paying, numbers, Caterer, numbers, closing date, Caterer etc until this hapless poor soul was finally able to blurt out “but I AM the Caterer”. We all thought the dark uniform with Golden Roast Catering emblazed quite distinctively across the front and back of her shirt would have been a bit of a hint.

Good one Di. The winner of the raffle for accommodation for 2 nights for up to 6 people at the beautiful Wanderers Holiday Resort in Lucinda was Mark and Barbara Turley. Congratulations, we hope you enjoy your prize.

Then on 15 January 17 children accompanied by parents and in some cases grand-parents joined in for our Kids Fishing Competition. The weather was great during the morning and perfect for fishing but there was too much fresh in the creek after the overnight rain. Some kids did manage to snag something to win them one of Dan’s great prizes of a fishing rod combo all set up ready to fish. The winners were, most fish caught, Jack Duggan, the biggest fish caught prize was shared by Daniel Pratt and a very excited young Jayden Woson from Toomulla. Well done! Each child who entered did not go home empty handed after Dan and President Di handed out torches and a swag of goodies to each of them.

Thanks to all Club Members who helped with the BBQ lunch after the event and didn’t we get wet.

The end of month Club BBQ held on 27 January saw 67 Members and some visitors enjoy another good night out. The food was disappearing as fast as Robert could cook. The raffle was won by John O’Brien who will enjoy the prawns. Thanks again to the Club Ladies who did the delightful salads, to Col Pace for his delicious rissoles and of course Robert for his magic at the BBQ plate.

President Di had great pleasure in presenting to Allison Gough, Christine Ruston, Lisa McMahon and a representation of children from Troupies a cheque for $750.00 on behalf of the Club to assist Troupies achieve some of their goals. Di said these Ladies were doing a fantastic job for our local youth and deserved suitable recognition and support. The winners of the Monthly Club Fishing Competition were: Senior, Perry Jones, Junior, Jack Jones and Mystery Sloane Palmer.

The full day fully certified First Aid Course conducted on 21 January only attracted 2 Club Members and some non-members which was a poor showing considering the hard work and very time consuming organizing needed to conduct these courses. Because of the lack of interest shown, all future planned courses both First Aid and CPR Refresher have now been cancelled.

We still get Members who claim they were unaware of a Club event. We send out at least 2 Emails and a reminder to each Member, we put Notices on the Club’s board at The Landing so what else do you want, a personal invitation! Open your bloody Emails!

Dickie (I look after the Stinger Net) Charleston has been quite ill since early December and has had a few stints in hospital. I am pleased to report the medical experts have finally worked out his problem, he now awaits surgery.

We all wish you well Dickie.

With Dickie out of action our Club needed to urgently arrange training for other members to operate the Stinger Net in addition to Graham Milliken and Geoff Fischer who had previously received training. We wish to thank Kim from UNINET Cairns for conducting a course at short notice for David Cohalan, Perry Jones and Rod Palmer who all volunteered their services. The proper operation of the Stinger Net each day and sometimes several times each day is important for the obvious safety reasons for the users and as well as ensuring minimal damage to the P 14 expensive equipment………..Thank you all for volunteering

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News (continued) To celebrate the opening of the Barra Season on 1 February, a Balgal Beach Barra Competition was held for Club Members from 3 to 5 February (yes, we do keep busy). 27 Club Members registered for the event however, due to the terrible weather dished up for us over the period or perhaps because of a lack of fishing skills, not one Barra was landed. But don’t despair, I read recently that even the professionals at Karumba are still to catch any. As your Club still has the car/boat fridges and huge tackle box purchased for prizes, Dan has decided to rerun the competition a couple of months down the track when hopefully the weather is a little more kind…….Keep an eye out for details.

JUNIOR FISHERMAN Hearty congratulations to Club Members Christine Ruston who was named Citizen of the Year and to Stephanie Pratt for her Young Sportsperson of the Year recognition. Well done both of you and very much deserved. We also had a visit recently from past Club President Garry Luff and his lady Koy who were in from Richmond for the weekend. Whilst here, Garry announced the engagement of himself to Miss Koy and the marriage ceremony will take place at The Fishermans Landing in April. On behalf of us all I extend to Garry and Koy our very best wishes and congratulations.

Apart from Dickie, I have had no reports of any other Club Members on the sick list at the time of compiling this terrific article. The rest of us old farts continue to suffer the same old problems like our bits out of warranty and ceasing to work or bits falling off/out; it all has to do with that date on our birth certificates that a dob of white-out won’t change Remember our end of month Club BBQ at The Landing on the last Friday of the month commencing at 6.30 pm. It is free for members, guests and visitors cost $15.00 per person and of course kids accompanied by an adult are always free. Come along to hear Robert vent his anger at the BBQ plate, it is great entertainment. Also, our first Market Day for 2017 is Saturday 1 April then the first Saturday of each month thereafter. We hope to see you all there………… …………………Until next month, Ninger

We have been donated a beautiful and elegant "20's" style Wedding Dress in Ivory, size 10, selling for $50. - Do you know any bride to be, who would appreciate and would love to wear this beautiful Wedding Dress.

All donations are gratefully received and all proceeds made through the sales in the Op Shop are returned to the community in many and various ways.

Thanks to all who have generously donated to the Op Shop and thank you to our loyal shoppers.

The Girls in the Op Shop wish to say "Farewell" to Di and Bob, you both will be greatly missed. I have big shoes to fill thank you Di - I know the Girls are treasures and are giving me plenty of support …………………………..Happy bargain hunting…..Angie

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MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS CLUB

The Right Bias We have had a sensational start to 2017.

Firstly, we have completed a renovation of the green and at this stage we could not hope for better results. The quality of our green is so important to our club’s success as we go forward. We have recorded the progress through photos and placed these on our Facebook page to show off our efforts. This progress has only been possible due to the efforts of our volunteers and the support of greenkeeper Dave. The members walking past have been showing much enthusiasm to get back to bowls.

Secondly, we have elected a committee who are strongly motivated and focussed on building our club into the future. As the year goes on we will be revealing some initiatives that we hope will encourage the wider community to come and try our game while supporting their respective community groups. The best way to keep up to date is by liking our Facebook page and check-out the updates. (Mystic Sands Bowls Club). Watch out for our social activities-more details in the coming months.

Our efforts will see us on the green more often with games being played: Thursday evening Birrinbowls, Saturday afternoon Jackpot Pairs and Sunday Morning Barefoot Community Bowls. From March we will be hosting Breakfast Bowls on the first Sunday of each month. Thursday and Saturday are for affiliated bowlers; Sunday mornings are for everyone to come and have a go.

Following a successful trial of the green, on Australia Day, play will start again from Thursday 2nd February.

Thursday Evening: 4pm for a 4.30pm start - $5 Saturday Afternoon: 1pm for a 1.30pm start - $12 Sunday Morning: 9am for a 9.30am start - $7 base fee.

We would love people to come and join us while we make sure that we have a lot of fun.

Call Craig on 0479 059 905 if you want any more details……….See you on the green Brekky and Bowls Everyone is invited to join us on the first Sunday (5th March) morning of each month for Brekky and Bowls. $12 each includes breakfast and a game of barefoot bowls. $12 for breakfast if you don’t want to play bowls. 8am for breakfast, 9.30am start for bowls.

Names to Craig (0479 059 905) by 5pm Friday for catering.Community Bowls The first opportunity for our various community groups to determine which group are the best bowlers. Thanks to Dowie we also have a perpetual shield, that he has made, for the winners. Groups are also welcome to come along on Sundays to hone their skills in readiness for the return challenge in October/November. The first games will be on Sunday 19 March from 9.30am. Thank you to the Community Association for their kind sponsorship to allow this to go ahead.District Representation Congratulations to Michael Blake on his selection in the North Queensland District Men’s side to compete at the state championships in May. We believe that Michael is the first member of our club to gain this honour.

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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi everyone and welcome to 2017! We have had another outstanding start to our year.

I have spent this morning listening to an outstanding group of students stand up and present a speech to the school community to run for 2017 school captain. The calibre of school leader that stood up today proves that we are developing outstanding human beings here at Rollingstone. The nominees were a credit to their families, and it was certainly wonderful to see some of the parents and caregivers attending this special parade. The pride I felt for all nominees was immense, all students are worthy of being called school leaders.

In 2017, our numbers continue to increase. This year we welcome Mr Gavin Isaac to our staff. Gavin is teaching the year 5/6 class together with Lisa McMahon. He has certainly fit in beautifully with our staff. This year we have a prep/1 class, taught by Esme Burstow, with 19 students. We have 19 students in our 2/3 class, taught by Jo Drew. Our 4/5 class is being taught by Trish Ratcliffe and has 20 students and our 5/6 has 23 students.

School Improvement Agenda for 2017 To build on our school culture of engaging learning that continues to improve student outcomes, where 85% of our assessment literate learners achieve a ‘C’ level or above in the learning areas of English, Maths and Science.

To achieve this, Rollingstone State School will focus on: • Developing a whole school differentiation program; • Continuing to improve attendance; • Focusing on improved literacy and numeracy results; • Employing high quality, explicit teaching practices, aligned across the school; and • Continuing to embed STEM opportunities and whole school language study.

We are requiring a temporary teacher aide, 20 hours per week (9.00 until 1.15 each day) to start at our school.

If you are interested, please drop off your resume to the school before 10th March. The selection process will take place as soon as possible after this date. The extra staffing will assist us in getting TAG Rolly happening again, it is anticipated that it will begin before the end of term 1.

If you are interested in attending TAG Rolly and would like us to give you a call when the program starts, then please call Nina in the office and leave your number so we can keep you up to date with the happenings.

In 2014, our school formally engaged with the Rollingstone and District Lions Club in a community partnership to develop Service Learning with our students, in 2017 we continue to grow bigger and stronger. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Activities that the students have participated in have supported the school chaplaincy program, altogether the Junior Leo’s have raised approximately $700 to support our school. We have had an overwhelming response from our students to be involved in service learning activities. Junior Leo’s members will be formally recognised on school parade, with a certificate and a membership badge, by Lion John next week on parade.

Last year, Rollingstone State School was one of 69 schools across Queensland that participated in the trial for NAPLAN Online. ACARA have released the NAPLAN Online public demonstration site giving students, teachers, parents and the broader community the opportunity to see what the new NAPLAN Online environment looks like and how it functions. The site offers various types of technology-enhanced questions for each NAPLAN year level, with mini-tests and sample online questions. These mini-tests are for demonstration purposes only and the site will not record or store responses or generate assessment reports. If you wish to have a look at the site, you can find it at: http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online/naplan-online-public-demonstration-site.

In preparation for NAPLAN online this year, we have bought another 15 laptops (we now have a full class set) and we have developed and new computer lab in our resource centre. Our internet has been upgraded and the students have been practising their typing skills. NAPLAN online happens in May.

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DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR TRIED AND TESTED YUMMY PINEAPPLE RECIPES TO GO INTO A PINEAPPLE RECIPE BOOK FOR SALE AT THIS YEARS PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL. SEND RECIPES TO SUE VON WALD OR TO CHRIS AT THE RTC.

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Rollingstone & District YOUNG CITIZENS OF THE YEAR 2017 TROUPIES activities for MARCH Regular Activities: Monday afternoons at 5:00pm we hold BEACH BOOT CAMP at the landing beach foreshore.

Activities will change each week and the cost is $1.00. Some of the activities we will do are Fitness Monopoly, Soccer, Scavenger hunts and Volleyball.

Wednesday and Sunday at 5:30pm, Touch Football at Pace Park (community hall). Cost is $1.00 and all ages welcome.

Rubbish Pick Up The kids regular monthly commitment to keep the creek and Bush Parker Park free of rubbish is on Friday 17th March, kicking off at 4:30pm – This will be our Clean Up Australia SPECIAL EVENT On Saturday 11th March we are having a “Little Day Out”. This is being kindly sponsored by the Big 4 Rollingstone Beach Resort. We are heading to the caravan park for the day and meeting at the caravan park gate at 9:00am.

Activities include catch and release fishing in the dam, BMX track riding and Jumping Pillow and swimming. There will be a BBQ for lunch provided and will wind up about 1:00 pm, all the kids are asked to bring their amazing Troupies behaviour on the day, hat, togs, towel and water bottle. There is no cost for this day.

FUNDRAISING We need to fundraise so we can keep having all of the activities so we are running an Easter Basket Raffle, could all members please donate $2.00 or an Easter egg per family that would be greatly appreciated.

We run all of our activities at very low cost and have done this as we want as many Rollingstone kids as possible to have the opportunity to join in the activities purely designed for them.

We would like to acknowledge the Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Club for their very generous donation of $750 to Troupies. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity. Also a big thank you to Big 4 Rollingstone Beach Resort for their support in the use of their facilities at the park. Chris Martin is another person we would like to say thank you for all she does for us behind the scene and the parents that turn up to help at our regular activities.

Troupies is a youth group developed for the local children of Rollingstone and districts, all ages are welcome.

Troupies was formed by local parents under the banner of Rollingstone and District Community Association.

(RADCA) Our aim and vision is to provide local children with activities, crafts, sport, community involvement, entertainment and at all times

FUN!

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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G’day all, WOW, what a great Christmas get together we had; entertainment was fabulous with our very own Judyanna providing the music. She has a wonderful voice and it’s a pleasure to listen to her. Everyone enjoyed dancing and singing along together…...THANKS JUDY. Some of our local line dancers performed for us and received plenty of applause. Tom Ruddick made a new game and everyone was wrapped. It involved reeling a Christmas animal on a sleigh attached to a long cord for players to reel in. First across the line was the winner. It was very competitive with everyone getting into the fun and Col Cattle was the outright winner, Good on ya Col. The best Christmas outfits were won by Faye, Cheryl and Linda.

The Christmas spread was yummy with great food including lots of prawns…….TOP JOB EVERYONE. Fish of the month was won by Peter Cummins with an 85cm Cobia…..

The mystery weight was not claimed Our first BBQ for 2017 was a cracker with an excellent attendance.

The food was outstanding with our tasty fish from Lound’s fresh Seafood, snags and the extras that come with it. Ladies, the sweets were great too; TOP JOB GIRLS. Fish of the month was won by Tom Ruddick with a 74 cm Fingermark. The lucky length went to Ken Dickenson.

The Lound’s Fresh Seafood raffle was won by Gordon Payne.

Happy feasting Gordon.

We played team Quoits with team four the winners; their closest rivals being one point behind. Lots of fun and rivalry, non Stop. Thanks everyone for a jolly good night. Visitors are always welcome, meals $10 for adults, kids under 12 free, members always free. So come along and join us next month at the Community Hall, Sunday 5th March. ……………………….Kindest regards from your committee………………………..

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AUSTRALIA DAY @ ROLLINGSTONE AND TOOMULLA I had a very enjoyable Australia Day at the Rollingstone Community Centre and at Toomulla Beach, with terrific celebrations and awards recognising the wonderful contributions of many local residents to the community. We are very lucky to live in this special part of North Queensland. A big thank you to the Rollingstone District Community Association and the Toomulla Beach Progress Association for the very kind invitations to attend their Australia Day celebrations. I’m pleased to report the great Australia Day BBQ tradition is alive and well in our local community.

WEEKEND SWIMMING ADVENTURES IN CARDWELL It's pretty hot in North Queensland at the moment. There are few better ways to cool down than a swim in a nearby creek, if you know the right spots.

Right across the Hinchinbrook electorate, between Innisfail and Townsville, we are spoilt for choice. I recently ventured out to Dead Horse Creek and Attie Creek Falls just west of Cardwell. Recent rains mean these water holes are fresh, full and flowing. It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with friends or family, exploring our region. There is a bit of walk to get to Attie Creek Falls, but for those who can make it, it's worth it. It's important that we all leave these wonderful places as we found them, so everyone - locals and visitors - enjoy their experience. We are lucky to live in North Queensland.

LNP WILL ACT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The LNP believes our legal system should protect victims and the community. We believe in tough bail principles that tip the scales of justice in favour of victims, not criminals. For violent offenders, bail should be a privilege, not a right. This includes the cowardly perpetrators of domestic violence. We have all been shocked by incidents of domestic violence where victims have been seriously injured or lost their lives, at the hands of a partner, or former partner. Tragically, some of these crimes have occurred while the perpetrator was on bail. Enough is enough. This must stop. The LNP has introduced urgent legislation into the Queensland Parliament to amend bail laws to reverse the onus of proof for domestic violence matters, in order to provide greater protection to victims. In contrast, Labor intends to undertake another review. If Labor won’t act, the LNP will.

CRIME - NOTHING WILL CHANGE, UNTIL THERE IS A CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT The Opposition Leader has clearly outlined the tough measures a future LNP Government would take to address the serious crime issues that has engulfed Townsville and other North Queensland communities under the irresponsible, soft-on-crime approach of the Palaszczuk Government.Making breach of bail an offence, removing detention as a last resort and establishing the boot camp trial – were all achievements of the former LNP Government overturned by the Palaszczuk Government. Under Labor, the youth justice system has been weakened and compromised. The LNP has also put naming and shaming laws and a review of the no-pursuit policy on the table. Nothing will change until there is a change of government. The LNP has, can and will deliver that change if we are given the opportunity to do so by the people of Townsville and North Queensland.

NORTHERN BEACHES NEEDS WATER FOR NEW GROWTH January 2017 marked a sad 12 months since the loss of large numbers of jobs from the Yabulu Nickel Refinery on Townsville’s Northern Beaches. For decades, the refinery had been a pillar of the economy for Townsville and North Queensland. The hardship left behind by Clive Palmer’s unscrupulous behaviour has left many local families facing terrible uncertainty.By taking company funds for electoral donations to his own political party and leaving his employees in the lurch - forcing the taxpayer to cover their entitlements - Clive Palmer ensured production at the refinery came to a sudden halt in early 2016. Since then, it has sat motionless, casting a shadow over the local economy and a number of ruined careers.

The longer the refinery remains closed, the less likely it is to reopen. Townsville, especially Townsville’s Northern Beaches, needs a new direction. One of the decisions that needs to be made to lay the foundations for this new direction, is to dismantle the Queensland Government legislation that restricts access to water resources in the Yabulu/Black River area.

Under the provisions of the Queensland Nickel Agreement Act 1970, large volumes of water resources are reserved for use by the refinery. Understandably, this was necessary in 1970 to secure the development of the Yabulu Nickel Refinery. The Act provides that these water resources are reserved until such time as the refinery ‘ceases operations’. Although existing landholders had their water access rights grandfathered in 1970, this is not the case for those who have come to the area over the last 46 years. This has restricted development opportunities for them and the local community. Until early last year, the availability of employment at the refinery had justified those restrictions. This is no longer the case.

In May last year, I began investigating this situation, as the fallout from the refinery’s closure bit the communities I represent on Townsville’s Northern Beaches hard. I questioned State Development and Natural Resources Minister, Anthony Lynham. He advised the Palaszczuk Government considered the refinery not to be closed, but in ‘care and maintenance’.

The Minister also advised that the definition of ‘ceases operations’ is not defined in the Act. This leaves landholders and local communities on Townsville’s Northern Beaches in no-man’s land. As Palmer’s endless court cases drag on, the chances of the refinery restarting are increasingly slim. This legislation has passed its used-by-date and needs to be repealed.

The Palaszczuk Government needs to show some initiative and resolve that the refinery has obviously ceased operations, so the water resources formerly reserved to it can be made available to other water users. We need that water to support new economic development opportunities - be they residential, agricultural, or industrial - on Townsville’s Northern Beaches.

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So here we are already …. March 2017 !

Sadly we have lost one of Toomulla’s favourite people Alf Coleman. Alf passed away in hospital in February. Our thoughts are with his lovely wife Betty and their beautiful family.

Australia Day was another great success with lots of residents and our two local Politicians coming along for a fun day.

Thanks Margie Ryder & Andrew Cripps for sharing your time with community people on this special day. There was lots of food and lots of fun. Believe it or not but Mick Wellington & Don Cumming were the best at the Trivia along with Robyn Miko close by. Marcus Bell is banned from any future Australia Day Thong Throwing Comps, (unbelievable how far he can throw a thong) Caitlyn won the best colouring page, Bob & Therese along with young Todd were our best dressed Aussies. Rudi won the award for the best BBQ cooker !! Lamb chops & Sausages were delicious thanks Rudi.

The AGM was held and yes, you are stuck with me for another year………..Mick is Vice President, Margie has once again come in as Treasurer Secretary, along with Rudi, Don, Noel, Nick and our newcomer Helen as the very important committee members. Congratulations to all and I look forward to working with everyone for 2017. Our first committee meeting will be held in March and this will be written up on the local Notice Board. Please feel free to attend any meetings to voice any community concerns or suggestions for fundraising.

Our 2016 Christmas Party was very well attended and everyone had a good time. The letter below was emailed to me by a lovely lady (Tara) who attended the christmas party along with her family.

IT’S hard not to hum the Cheers theme song when you stroll on in to the Toomulla Community Christmas party.

After all, this is the neighbourhood where everybody knows your name; where dry wit runs as easily as the beers and wine, and the kids’ laughter gives a happy background soundtrack.

I’d long thought the days of neighbourhood block parties were over so it was a refreshing surprise when, in crashing the Christmas party in December, I found somewhere that everyone was welcome and no grudges harboured.

The only other time I had seen such sense of community was in Emerald in the aftermath of the 2010-11 floods, and that was only because the town had been left to clean up after one of the state’s worst natural disasters.

That community pulled together out of obligation and necessity, where strangers rallied to help neighbours they’d never met before and friendships were forged knee-deep in mud and grime.

It built strong friendships and created a stronger community – something which Toomulla already had without the devastation of a flood or cyclone.

If I’m honest, the thought of walking in to a neighbourhood party when I’d spent so little time in the hidden hamlet was a little daunting, especially considering my last experience.

That one was in Toowoomba and technically I couldn’t get in on account of the crime scene tape roping off the street, and the dozens of police cars and ambulances parked outside the host’s home.

And that was just a street party with a handful of guests!

From all appearances the night was a great success and welcoming to all, with full kudos to hosts Rhonda and Rudi for throwing open their home to the neighbourhood.

And Santa of course, who somehow survived the blistering heat to wear the big man’s suit and delight the kids with some pretty incredible gifts.

It’s refreshing to know the sense of community has survived, especially given the seriousness of Townsville’s crime wave and how the city is descending into chaos.

That’s not to say crime doesn’t happen in Toomulla – I know it does – but there’s a strong case suggesting those who steal aren’t from the area because if they were, they wouldn’t last long.

And it’s hard to steal from a friend and that’s what Toomulla is – a small township (according to Wikipedia) of mates that watch out for each other.

I guess being a crime reporter I lean towards the more cynical and sceptical with a tendency to see the worst in people but even I couldn’t find anything to fault about Toomulla or its residents.

It’s like they took the Cheers bar and expanded it to a neighbourhood.

And like a good pub with a great atmosphere, I know I’ll be back in no time at all.

Thanks Tara and we are glad you had a great time !! Looking forward to you coming along to the 2017 party.

Well, the Easter Eggs are out in the shops so I suppose it is okay to start selling tickets shortly in a Easter Raffle. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5 - Drawn Friday 7th April 2017.

Tickets will be available from all committee members. Good Luck.

Best wishes for anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary in March. Have a wonderful day.

Cheers………….Rhonda.

BUSHRANGERS NEWS: On Sunday, 5th February 2017, the Bushrangers held their annual Presentation Day. Bushrangers have been going for many years at Mystic Sands Golf Club. The aim of Bushies is to introduce people to golf who may be a little wary of playing 18 holes straight up and feel the need to learn the game in a relaxed manner. Bushies is a fun and relaxed way of learning.

The winner for 2016 was Teresa Jewell, a most deserved winner who has only been playing for a couple of years. She undertook the lessons arranged by Ladies Captain Jackie Brown, and was practicing regularly with Megan Jeffree on Wednesdays as well as playing Bushies on Sundays. She has improved so much over the last couple of years, having joined Golf Inc in 2015. Hesitant at first, Teresa has continued to improve through playing with different members and listening to some well delivered advice….. …………………….Congratulations Teresa!.....Cheers Ronnie C…………………….

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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc

Well folks, welcome to 2017. Can you believe we are already into March?

The Lions Club had a well-deserved rest over the Xmas and our first event on the calendar this year was Australia Day hosted by our club. We put on a marvellous breaky, enjoyed by all and honorary Lion Col Pace provided the usual treats and billy tea. MC Lion John Holliday officiated and Lion John Muller as usual entertained with his guitar with Judyanna doing the arranging and introducing the Maori Culture Group, this was all very much received – Well done. Congratulations to our award winners, especially Christine Ruston for the Citizen of the Year and the Rollingstone Troupies- Well done kids.

We also had the official naming of the Isabella Fitzpatrick Bridge with the Mayor and other dignities along with invited guests – Our Lions Club assisted with morning tea and it was a wonderful morning. Our Club has also been busy assisting families in need.

On a more sombre note our long- standing member Phil Ryan is in hospital and not in a good way. Our thoughts are with him and Maureen through this trying time Lion John Holliday is pleased that they found he has a heart and it’s now been repaired – Look after yourself John.

Recently we had a marvellous luncheon put on by RADCA for all their volunteers, good to see many of our Lions included and we assisted with the Bar – What a great day and a great way to say thanks to all the hard workers that keep RADCA going A special well done to Lion Sue Von Wald and Chris who arranged the event – good on you girls.

I would really love to see more new faces at our meetings and this is an open invitation to anybody in the District who is interested with helping with community projects and enjoying themselves, to contact me ( Ian Dow). Lions is a marvellous world- wide organisation assisting those in need, wherever there is a need there is a Lion That’s about does it for me Dowie ( 0412396450) Profile for Lion Wendy Cooke 7 years ago we came to Balgal Beach. We did a removal job to here and we decided to stay.

I had belonged to a woman’s service club in NSW for over 30 years – enjoyed the fundraising events we had and the social life with friends. I was looking for a similar social contact in a new place where I didn’t know anybody and discovered this with the Rollingstone Lions. Initially it was to get to know local people but I realised the impact we had on so many lives with the fundraising that we do, I enjoy the time in my club and continue to play a role as Past Treasure, Secretary and volunteer.

ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT LEO CLUB and JUNIOR LEOS Hello all, welcome to 2017 and a particularly warm “hello” to those new arrivals into our wonderful community.

Did you know that Leo clubs are a part of Lions Club International, the world’s largest Community Service Organization? The first Leo club was started in 1957, so Leo’s are celebrating their 60th birthday this year with 5,700 clubs and approximately 150,000 Leo Club Members world-wide.

So – who and what are the Leos? Leos are our Junior Lions, with Leo Club members generally aged 12 to 18 in School Based Clubs and/or 18 to 30 in Community Based Clubs, however as we do not have a local High School in which to base our Leos our Club is based on those members within the community in the age range 12 to 30, with all but 2 of our members under 20. At our first gathering for this year earlier in February we welcomed 2 new Leos into our club, with apologies from another 4, so we are well placed to really “kick some goals” this year. And our local Lions Club provides Leo Advisors (Blue Card Holders) to guide our young people in their endeavours.

The word LEO stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity, and as a member of our Leo Club our young people – the Leaders of Tomorrow - are encouraged to create, plan and conduct fun filled activities and projects that are enjoyable to the members, and which also are of benefit to the community. After all the word LEO also means Let’s Enjoy Ourselves, with a key emphasis on Fun activities which will keep our young people both excited and engaged within the community.

Our vision as a local Leo Club is to promote activities and projects that will also support the LEO’s Global Vision of reducing Hunger, keeping our Environment healthy, providing support to both the Youth & Elderly within the community, and fun-filled fundraising and social activities to support these aspirations. Generally the club conducts one activity or project per month, and the Leo Club members are currently finalising their plans for this year.

At this point it is also timely to advise that due to an exciting partnership between our local Rollingstone State School and the Lions Club, we are also able to conduct a “Junior Leos Program” within the school so that the school leaders in grades 4 to 6 can participate in “Service Learning activities and projects” within the school environment and within school hours. Thank you Principal Kacey for providing this opportunity so that our senior students can also participate in activities that provide Leadership, Experience and Opportunity for them also.

Our first calendar event is to do with the environment and the annual Clean up Australia day, which is Sunday March 5 th. We will be meeting at 7am at the bottom end of Bushy Parker Park, and the Leos will be allocated their separate area to clean in the greater Rollingstone area as part of the Lions co-ordinated effort. On completion (expected approx. 8.30am) all are invited back to the start point for a community sausage sizzle, and a swim in the nicely flowing Rollingstone Creek (under adult supervision). Please – come down and support your local Leos and Lions while at the same time doing your bit to keep our piece of paradise neat an clean. And - If you would like the opportunity for your child/children over 12 years to join our Leo Club, there will also be a short induction ceremony to welcome them on-board.

Next month we will have more detail of future Club events, so until then “Let’s Enjoy Ourselves”. And please, if you would like more information regarding Leos, please give me a call.

Kristie Williams…...Assistant Leo Advisor…...Mobile 0498 113603

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AUSTRALIA DAY POEM 2017 I Love a Sunburnt Country, a Land of Sweeping Plains, Why Would You Live in Townsville, ‘Cause There it Seldom Rains.

The Flaming Dam’s Near Empty, it Catch’s Not a Drop Can’t Use The Blasted Sprinklers, When Will This Nonsense Stop!

But I Don’t Live in Townsville, and We are Not Alone Just North Our Piece of Paradise, it’s Known as Rollingstone A Wonderful Community, Yeah That Is What We’ve Got The Spirit Of Our People, We’ve Got The Flaming Lot.

2017 ROLLINGSTONE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS 2016 Event of the Year: The Biggest Morning Tea R&D Seniors Young Sports Person: Michael Hughes Stephanie Pratt Helping Hand Award: Angie Barr Good Neighbour Award: Deb and Bob Calder Young Citizen Award: The Troupies Regular Activities Attendees: PoppyLillac Gough Alcyra Laurens Morgan McMahon Travis McMahon Layla Davies Lilly Davies Taylah McMahon Phoebie Adlard Karina Adlard Monique Neilson

The Weatherman Will Tell Us - Showers North of Rollingstone To Keep Alive Our Pineapples, ’Cos This is Where They’re Grown Where Rainforest Meets the Mountains, Creeks Run Wild and Free Epicentre of our Nation, This is the Place for Me. Australia Day in Rollingstone, Great Things to Celebrate The efforts of our Citizens - Yes They are all Our Mates A Good Old Aussie Breakfast, Washed Down with Billy Tea And Now the Presentations - Who will our Winners Be? We Recognise our People at this Special Time of Year A Reward for Selfless Service, and Some will Shed a Tear We Don’t do it for the Glory or for Recognition Mate Just Helping our Community, We Want to Make it Great.

No Matter if We’re Born Here, or From Another Place Helping out Each Other, With Love, Compassion, Grace It’s All About Our People and the Difference That They Make A Smile, A Hug, A Kindly Word, or Just a Firm Handshake.

Thank You, Community Leaders,For the Selfless Work You Do To Make Our Piece of Paradise - Wonderful All Year Through Let’s Wave the Flag and Celebrate, and All Let Out a Cheer This is OUR AUSTRALIA DAY – See You All Again – Next Year.

John D W Muller OAM….Australia Day 2017

Senior of The Year Award: Gaye Lovell Rollingstone Citizen of the Year: Christine Ruston

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Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre.

Phone: 4771 5411 P 26

Rollingstone SES Welcome to the new year everyone. We hope you are enjoying the wet season. It's nice to see our local waterways flowing again, but remember...IF IT IS FLOODED...FORGET IT!!!

We are back at trading and getting schedules ready for our new recruits to start their training and also the ongoing training for our long time members.

We are still looking for new recruits, so if you have time to spare and you are interested in seeing what we have to offer and the good work that we do for our community and surrounds….please come along on Monday nights from 6.45pm.

We are now going paperless which is wonderful news for our environment..

Till next time...Stay safe out there ……………..Jeni Maxwell

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FISHWATCH HOTLINE To report unlawful fishing in Queensland, call the 24-hour Fishwatch Hotline 1800 017 116 (toll free within Queensland) or by using this form.

For general fisheries enquiries, contact the Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23 (for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Queensland).

What it's all about The Fishwatch hotline was created so that suspected unlawful fishing activities can be reported directly to the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol by the public.

Unlawful activities include:  unlawful use of nets  fishing in closed waters  fishing in closed seasons  taking female crabs (Jennies)  taking undersize fish  taking excess to possession limits on fish  using excess numbers of crab pots/dillies  destruction or disturbance of marine habitat  interfering with other people's crabpots/dillies or other fishing apparatus taking oysters from licensed oyster grounds What to do If you see, or have any information on fishing activities that you suspect are unlawful, you should follow these simple steps:  record the date, time and area where the activity occurs  record any vehicle registration numbers and a description of any vehicles involved  record any boat registration numbers and a description of any vessels involved  if you know the person or persons involved, give their details as well  give an accurate description of the activity involved, e.g. setting large numbers of crab pots, netting the local creek on low tides ring the Fishwatch hotline to pass on this information.

Further information: Guide to recreational fishing rules Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol

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R.S.L. NEWS Wow! What a great Christmas Party Rollingstone RSL had on December 3rd 2016. It was an enjoyable way to end the year. The food was yummy, the atmosphere was great with the Two Louis’ playing, and people chatting and enjoying the company of each other. Thank you to Emma and Theresa from the golf club for the food and lovely service. President Ewan presented service members who were in attendance with a certificate commemorating the Centenary of the establishment of the RSL in Queensland. A number enjoyed dancing and others partied on into the later hours as they relaxed after a busy year.

A thank you to Andrew Cripps for the donation of a book, “Cavalcade Of War” written by Santino Lizzio. Andrew donated a copy to our club and other clubs in his electorate in recognition of the author being from our region. If you are interested in reading I’m sure we could lend it to members of the RSL. On Sunday 19th February we held our AGM at Mystic Sands Golf Club. President Ewan, Vice-President Rod Girvan, Rhonda Coulson, secretary, Tony Griffiths, property manager, and Ian Dow, service member continued in their positions for 2017. Jan Battersby was re-elected as treasurer and we welcomed Rob Thomson back onto the committee as a service member.

Dave Corta will continue as a social member. The committee, along with the regular commemorative day helpers, all work together to ensure our club shows respect for those who have fallen, those who have been injured and for those still serving in the services.

Thank you to Chris Jamieson (Jamo) for taking over from Des Ward as our flagman. It is important to have the flags flying on the poles at the Memorial and we do appreciate your efforts Jamo.

We welcome a new service member in Tony Alcorn and also Bob Selby, formerly a social member, who has transferred his service membership to our RSL. Anyone in the community who has been in the services, including CMF or Army Reserve is welcome to join the Rollingstone RSL. At our meeting on Sunday, the formation of a Citizens Auxilliary was discussed and passed. The meeting also passed a resolution to assist the Citizens Auxilliary with both the establishment and ongoing running as the new members learn about the roles of an auxiliary. The rationale for the establishment of a Citzens Auxilliary is to give non service members more involvement, plus they are eligible for awards, receive the RSL News and committee members can attend District and State AGMs. A couple of people have shown interest in becoming president and this would lead to social members and family affiliates becoming members of Rollingstone RSL’s Citizens Auxilliary. More information in the future. At this stage we are continuing with service, family associate and social membership for 2017.

As it is now March our attention turns to ANZAC Day. Much preparation goes into this day. For newcomers to the Rollingstone area, we have a Dawn Service and a march, followed by a service at 10am. More details will be in the April edition, but one of the main reasons for the formation of the Rollingstone RSL was to hold services here rather than having to travel to Townsville. On Tuesday, 25th April, ANZAC Day services will be held at the Memorial at Balgal Beach. Following the services participants can attend the Mystic Sands Golf Club. Again, more information in the April Rolly Rag. Unfortunately a few of our members have not been in the best of health. Graham F, Phil R and John H have been in hospital and Bob S’s emphysema is proving a battle for him. Robyn S is recovering and being so positive following her operation. We wish them well in their recovery. Of course as we age a number of us have issues at times, so please let us know if you are in need of help.

At our AGM it was decided to again implement the position of Welfare Officer as we have not had one for a number of years.

Members with enquiries re services and pensions were referred to welfare officers in Townsville. However, as our members are aging we now have two new Welfare Officers. Ian Dow, will be the person to see for assistance in our local area. Ian already helps many of the aged and unwell in our area and now he will take on this role officially with the RSL as well as in his role as President of Lions. He will not undertake applications for pensions but will assist with help around the yard and direct you to the appropriate persons to see in regards to pensions. Please let Ian or myself know if you need assistance, or you know of anyone who needs help and we can try and assist. Our other Welfare Officer will be Ewan Cameron. Ewan lives in town and often visits those who are unwell when in hospital. He also knows who to see in relation to welfare services and pensions. These two will fill the roles admirably.

Whilst some of our members have not been too well, some have been having a wonderful time. Garry and Wanda Goodwin have returned from a family holiday in Japan. For those who access Facebook, we saw some terrific photos of them enjoying the snow.

Following their son Raymond’s wedding, which they hosted at home, Anne and Joe Braumberger headed off on a much deserved cruise around New Zealand. They did catch the “tummy bug” that affected a number of people on board the ship, but only for a couple of days. Joe said the weather was great, seas calm and terrific sights. Well worth the journey. Hint..hint to Mick and anyone else wanting to go cruising.

Finally, thank you to all who have continued supporting our Friday nights. We closed the Goose Club for December and most of January, as we usually do, due to the expenses associated with Christmas. However, we continued selling raffles, which proved to be popular.

Following the jackpot going off on November 25th, with Annie and Megan winning, we started this year with $120 on the 27th January. Guess what? Debbie, a friend here for the wedding at Anne and Joes won the jackpot. Currently we are at $160 and hopefully it will build a bit before our next lucky winner. If you are new to the area you are always welcome at the golf club for our Friday night Goose Club and raffles. You may also like to stay for dinner. Theresa is looking at doing pizza, Asian and Italian nights at times, for variety.

Another year underway and always a busy one in the Rollingstone area.

Take care…………...Cheers, Rhonda C.

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Paluma In the Clouds

Les Hyland Water The Paluma Community has been struggling with a “Boil Water” notice since 30th October. It is now well into February and the relaxation of this imposition is nowhere in sight. Within four days of the announcement of the contamination issue, Coca Cola had shipped six pallets of 10 litre boxed water free of charge to Paluma. The residents and visitors cannot but applaud this public spirited action. Granted it did not solve the problem but it did make living conditions much easier.

A Public Meeting was called by Mayor Jenny Hill in Paluma on 4th December and the community had hoped for an announcement that the Water Treatment plant budgeted for by the previous Council for 2016/17 would be made. Instead we were told that it was too expensive and that the Council would look for another option. Mayor Hill committed to cleaning out the weir at the water storage and we believe this work commenced in early February. There is also to be an investigation of the septic systems on the south side of Mt Spec Road to find out if they contribute in any way to contamination. Residents are yet to hear when this is to be undertaken but we understand that letters will be sent out “soon”.

The water donated was starting to run low after Christmas and the PDCA approached Council [as agreed at the meeting] for restocking on December 30th. One would have thought that in recognition of Coca Cola’s October action water would have been sourced from them but no, the Council sought a cheaper option and eventually settled on Mt Elliot Springs as a supplier and they had 5 pallets of 1.5 litre bottled water delivered on Friday 27th January 2017. The fact that this was almost a month after the request was not lost on those who had run out of the original supply. One can only contemplate what would have happened if this had occurred in another Townsville urban suburb. We in Paluma are only a small community and our voice is hardly heard above the cry for a reliable water supply for the whole city. We hear that some residents have approached the Council for a rebate in their water charge in the current rates notice and await the Council’s reaction. You would think that a supply of clean safe water to all suburbs of Townsville would be a “sine qua non” but Paluma wonders if it is!

Bruce Albert Plant At the outbreak of WW2 Bruce Albert Plant was a 20 year old Paluma District Lad working at his parents guesthouse, Kangaroo Park, at the Saddle on the Range Road where he had lived for several years with his many siblings helping his parents enterprise during the construction of the road.(His step father was Fred Barrett). Bruce was well educated, having attended Townsville Grammar School for a number of years.

He made an attempt to join the Army to fight the Japanese in PNG but was knocked back. Undaunted, Bruce joined the RAAF working his way up from mess steward at Garbutt Base to fighter pilot at Amberley (where he got into some strife buzzing his new bride's house ).In 1943 he was sent to Canada to train on Lancasters because of the huge attrition rate of Allied Bomber crews over Europe. He was subsequently posted to the famous Australian 460 SQN, flying on several missions as a Lancaster Pilot.

On 23 September 1943, 23 year old Flt Sgt Bruce Plant and his crew of 6 were killed after his Lanc DV174 was shot down by a night fighter over the Forrest of Speyer near the Dutch border. He is buried at Reichswald Cemetery in Germany.(Recently the remains of the aircraft were re-discovered and the crew generously commemorated by local villagers). On Sunday the 23 April 2017 at 11a.m The PDCA will sponsor a commemoration of Bruce by adding his name to our war memorial at the Hall as our only known resident killed in action. Bruce's family will attend. Please consider attending to mark the sacrifice of our previously unrecognised Paluma district resident.

Bitumen Townsville City Council had it scheduled for December 13 but rain prevented operations which were postponed to December 19.

Eventually the work was completed in that week and has certainly enhanced the roads treated although there was a a bit of loose stone for a while. Only previously bitumen surfaces on streets involved have been treated which include; Loop Road, Lennox Crescent, Smith Crescent and Mt Spec Road from Ivy Cottage to the Boundary with Charters Towers Regional Council some 300 metres beyond the turn off to Lake Paluma.Some of our newer residents may wonder why the whole of Mt Spec Road was not recoated. The road from the bottom gate to the steps of Ivy Cottage is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport and Main Roads; the remainder is owned

by Townsville City Council. The road to Lake Paluma is also a Council Road but it is not likely to be bituminised as a complete reconstruction would be required to allow this to happen. Norman Anderson, Technical Officer of the Council’s Engineering Department, was in liaison with the PDCA throughout so that the notice on the Community Centre could be updated.

St Patrick’s Night The first social evening in 2017 will be the annual St Patrick’s Night which we will celebrate on Saturday 18th March in the Community Hall at 18.30 hrs. The usual "bring a plate to share" will apply and a few spuds would not go amiss. If you have something green in the wardrobe do wear it. The bar will be open as usual and we will have a limited stock of a certain black beverage available. You are always welcome to come along and join in Paluma social events.

Natures Notes - Roy Mackay Yes, it has been hot this Summer and it seems to me that we have seen more butterflies than usual and isn’t it wonderful how they can fly at such speeds without touching a plant until they want to- especially for mating.

It is still a great thing to see Agile Wallabies crossing the Balgal Beach Road when you drive to the beach. Unfortunately, it seems to me, there are more road deaths of our wildlife on the Highway than usual – birds, reptiles and mammals. We could do with fewer Indian Mynahs than fewer Peewees. Is it because of the higher temperatures this year? You might be interested to know the highest temperature recorded in Australia is 53.1degC in Cloncurry and for the world it is 58degC recorded in the Libyan Desert (Drought and Flooding Rains by David Ellyard, 1994, Angus and Robertrson). Reptiles are rejoicing in the warm weather but are part of the massacre of wildlife on our roads – more deaths because of more traffic.

The Northern border for the distribution of the Koala is in the Townsville area. They occur in the Paluma area and have been seen rarely in the forest near the road from Paluma to the Highway to the East and in the gumtrees along the Running River to the West. Do they occur anywhere near Rollingstone/Balgal? They were not listed as being in the adjacent Clemant State Forest study from 1997 to 2002. I do not visit your beaches enough to give a good account of the wildlife there. It would be interesting to compare such a list with the number of species on Townsville beaches………….Roy Mackay P 30

WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds CHRIS GREEN

POSSUMS

0402 084 588

GAYE LOVELL

WALLABIES & KANGAROOS

4770 7356 / 0412 965 535

GWEN CAHILL

BIRDS

4770 7540 / 0427 074 816

Hello Balgal,……..First of all Happy New year and welcome to 2017.

It was my first Australia Day breakfast at the centre and I must say the Lions put on a very tasty meal.

John Holliday did a fabulous job as MC and the entertainment was great and we all had a fun morning.

After an enjoyable morning we then proceeded to Alligater Creek for a Wild Life members get together at the Creeks Bowls Club.

We had a wonderful afternoon and were made to feel very welcome with a nice cold beer and sausage sizzle and of course... great Company.

Out here in Balgal and surrounds you can pat yourselves on the back because more of you are stopping and checking animals and if you can't stop you ring up and report it. Many animals have been saved so thank so much.

Unfortunately the same can't be said for the community of Alligater Creek; carers are trying their best to change attitudes of the community but to no availe as their attitude is, "THEY ARE ONLY ANIMALS"! So what if the baby dies, that's one less we have to worry about. So once again people pat yourself on the back, you are getting better.They are not just animals they are our national icon with feelings and emotions and therefore deserve a second chance…………………………………….Thanks Chris

Rollingstone & District Seniors Well time is waiting for no one. The Rollingstone And District Seniors have their AGM coming up in a few weeks, in less than 2 weeks at the writing of this letter and there are very few nominations in for positions on the committee. It is noted that the nominations have to be in 2 weeks prior to the AGM and they are to be put up for public perusal 1 week before the AGM. The response this year and probably earlier years leaves a lot to be desired. It stands to reason that if you want a say in what goes on in your community then put your name forward, it is pointless complaining afterwards. The meeting is being held at the Community Hall on March 1st at 11.30 am.

This is your community so come along and put your input in.

Well we have had some lovely rain lately, accelerated the garden (in weeds) growth but so great to be green again and hopefully the water table will be creeping back up. I feel for the folk who rely on bore water for everything and they have people using it willy-nilly just to keep the lawn green. What ever has happened to us where we no longer give a damn about others? Or is it just the way I see it?

We are a small community and there should be no break ins etc that go unnoticed, we all should look out for the place next door. We don't need to be a Mr or Mrs Jessop but to keep and eye and ear out hurts no one and could save someone grief. I know there are things that mean so much to me that mean nothing to a thief that I would be devastated to lose all because the neighbour didn't want to poke their nose in. Totally selfish reaction of life now-a-days.

Gee I am on a tangent, that is because there is really not a lot happening.

Oh shock, horror, I forgot!!!! We had Australia Day. A beautiful sunny day unlike last year when it rained.

Once again those hard working Lions put on a wonderful breakfast spread and Col Pace, well what can one say, those pufftaloons are just so scrumptious, I have always been a golden syrup gal.Thanks you guys for cooking up a feast for everyone to enjoy.

The entertainment was as usual top notch and showed the integration of two countries, in this political climate is a great thing to be part of. As usual as Councillors were there, good friendly approachable people, we are so lucky with our representatives but we keep them on their toes.

The awards went off well with a surprise here and there. Enough said on that.I am still in shock. Oh what a feeling!!!!!!

Well that's my lot for this month, could be my last one too, wait and see and stop saying yippee you lot!!!

Cheers………………..Gaye

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1800 811 811 Homeless Persons Information Centre

1800 474 753 Sexual Assault Helpline

1800 010 120 (until 11.30pm) National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service

1800 010 120 (1800 RESPECT)

Emergency Contact Numbers Service All Emergency Call Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies) Townville State Emergency Service (SES) Tarping/Branches down

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOC INC. 44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816 Committee: President: Sue Von Wald 0407753562 Treasurer: Lynne Prytherch 47707 689 All Correspondence to: The Secretary, 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816

13 HEALTH—Health advice over the phone AMBULANCE C/o Northern Beaches Station

47786 033

BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB INC. President Faye Thomson 47707 616 Secretary Kerrie Cochrane 47707 034 NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB

47516 511

COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGER Chris Martin RTC Monday - Friday 47707 855 8am - 4pm Fax: 47707 811 e-mail: rollingstonertc@bigpond.com

FISHERMAN’S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB INC. President Di Thompson 0427240472 Secretary Neil Thompson 0427240472

COMMUNITY HALL PHONE (M-F 9AM-3PM) 47707 153

47516 511

ROLLY RAG e-mail: Contact:

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com Rag office 47707 799 Janine Jones 0407882009

POLICE 47707 144 Office Hours 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant Brad Gough Senior Constable Shaun Sutton Front Desk Admin Christine Ruston RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Rollingstone Raymond Pace Hencamp Creek Fire Permit John Pace Toomulla Eddie White

47707 285 47707 348 47707 619

S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm Group Leader Rob Wilson

13 2500 47707 498

ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Principal Kacey Constantine

47707 313

ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL P & C ASSOC. President Brad Gough Secretary Christine Ruston MUTARNEE STATE SCHOOL Principal Lydia Jamieson ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For More Information

47708 131

47715 411

PLAYGROUP North Townsville Community Hub

PALUMA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION President Lynn Hyland 47737 675 1st. Vice President Colwyn Campbell 47708 559 2nd. Vice President Wilf Karnoll 47788 441 Secretary Michael Drew 0428779302 Email: drewma@gmail.com Treasurer John Tubman ROLLINGSTONE RSL President Ewan Cameron Secretary Rhonda Coulson

0417719043 47707 058

ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB President Ian Dow Secretary Wendy Cooke

0412396450 0423647074

ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT SENIORS INC. President Peter Cahill Secretary GayeLovell

47707 540 47707 356

TOOMULLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION President Rhonda Schwarz

47707 813

ANIMAL CONTACT NUMBERS Animal Refuge 47745 130 Animal Ambulance (after hours) 47745 130 RSPCA Inspection 47744 714 Straying Stock 47738 411 National Parks & Wildlife Service 47212 399 N.Q. Wildlife Care Group 0414717374 Bird Rescue 47707 356 / 0412965535 Margaret Preston (Vet) 0403262212 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Nellie Berra After 4pm Chris Martin

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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

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Going Fishing?

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MARCH 2017 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1 9 am Craft Group 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 am -1pm MOBILE LIBRARY

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls 5 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 5pm BBBLaC BBQ 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training

6 9 am Linedancing 9 am - Cards 5pm Bootcamp at Rotunda at F/Landing 6.45 pm SES Meeting 7 pm - AA

7 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

8 9 am Craft Group 9 am Indoor Bowls 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

Thursday 2 8-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 6.30 pm Yoga

Friday 3 8 am Weight Circuit Class 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park 11am Computer Class 6pm Movie Night

9 8-3 pm Community Bus Shopping

10 8 am Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training

13 9 am - Cards 9 am Linedancing

6.45 pm SES Meeting 5pm Bootcamp at Rotunda at F/Landing 7 pm - AA

4 8 am -3 pm Balgal Beach Markets 9 -12 Op Shop 9.30am

Troupies B’Ball at school 10.30am Yoga 11 9.30am

Troupies B’Ball at school 11am Gardening Group @ Black River Nursery 10.30am Yoga

6.30 pm Yoga

1pm Bingo

Meeting

12 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church

Saturday

14 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park 6.30 pm Lions Business Meeting at the Den

15 9 am Indoor Bowls 9 am Craft Group 11.30 am -1pm

16 8-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards

MOBILE LIBRARY

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

9am Visiting Vet 9.30 am Photography Workshop 6.30 pm Yoga

17 8 am Weight Circuit Class

18 9 -12 Op Shop

9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park 4.30pm Troupie Rubbish Pick Up @ Bushy Parker Park

Meeting

19 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church Mobile Dentist 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training

20 9 am -

26 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church

27 9 am Linedancing 9 am - Cards 5pm Bootcamp at Rotunda at F/Landing 7 pm - AA

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training

Linedancing

9 am - Cards 5 pm Bootcamp at Rotunda at F/Landing 7 pm - AA

22 9 am Craft Group 9am Indoor Bowls 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

23 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards

28 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

29 9 am Craft Group 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 am -1pm

6.30 pm Lions Dinner Meeting at the Den

MOBILE LIBRARY

30 8-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards

21 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

2pm Board Games at the RTC

24 8 am Weight Circuit Class 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

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TBA Troupies Magnetic Island Day Trip

6.30 Yoga

Meeting

Meeting

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

6.30 Yoga

31 8 am Weight Circuit Class 9am Aquarobics at Caravan Park

Guess who is coming to your house soon???

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DEC. 2016, JAN and FEB 2017 OUT & ABOUT GOODBYE and GOOD LUCK

Tommy and Gordons first fishing trip for the new year January 2017 Guess Who Is Coming Soon????

Troupies & the Mayor cutting the Cake and at the Opening of the opening of the SUPERMOON New Bridge