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COVER: Courtesy of Teresa. THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia. EDITOR, March Edition: Kerrie Cochrane EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/ docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
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Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 26th february 2021 Rainfall for FEBRUARY 397.4mm Year to Date 950.9mm Wet Days 20 Maximum Temp
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES
The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
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 .................... .05¢ / 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 ........................... $0.55incl. 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
Tables ........... $5.50 each Chairs................................................... $0.55 each Eskies ................................................. $11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ......... $55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ....... $15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures
Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions.................................... $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff. For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
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CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your gate. Call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange. Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.
At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning 9-11.30am only $2.50
It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled.
This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time! For further info
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
contact Chris on 47707855
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 Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris or Mark at the RTC.
I need the Ironing Lady
Ironing done my home
Garage sale 24 Augusta Drive.
$20 per half basket $25 per full basket
6th March Start 8am - all day.
Free pick-up and delivery
House hold goods and garage goodies
BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls and First Market of the Year SATURDAY 6th 2021 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
Jess Sweet: 0448 597 724
A BIG Thank-you to Di and John for taming the Gardens @ the Centre. Thanks to Steve for transporting the mower and whipper snipper for their check-up in town.
MARCH REMINDERS: Balgal Beach Markets 6th GARAGE SALE 8am 6th Dunny Derby page 17
Wednesday, March 3, 17 and 31 @ 9am
Australia Day Brekkie etc pg 18 Australia Day Awards pg 19 Health & Wellbeing pg 20 BBB&LC Lunch Bushy Beach pub 14th
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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
Number
All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
000
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
1800 738 541
Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
13 12 33
Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
13 48 10
Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
13 16 70
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
1800 808 526 (07) 4774 5111
Telstra
13 22 03
Optus
13 13 44
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
(07) 4433 1111
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
13 19 40
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: John Pace: 4770 7348
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Social Distancing
Please be advised that all groups and events at the R&D Community Centre are held under strict COVID-19 & Social Distancing Rules
9 March
Craft Group – Open to all interested parties. BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm-4pm at the Hall
Every Sunday
7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre
4,11,18,25 March
Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
16 March
Board Games – Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite
10 & 24 March
11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day)
Check Diary for days and times
4,11,18,25 March
Linedancing, Weight Circuit, Indoor Bowls, Waterobics Elevate – Youth Group Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – extra limited seats due to social distancing - bookings essential.
18 March
NO BINGO for MARCH 9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403 262 212
27 March
8am Catch Up - Australia Day Celebrations
Welcome back for 2021. This year has commenced with a flourish, we are already juggling so many jobs. There are some really exciting future plans and projects being considered just now. All I can say is watch this space. Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Lights Competition, generously sponsored by Margie Ryder. Thank you to Santa and Mrs Claus for meeting us on the verandah of the Book Station. While the Christmas celebrations were so very different this year, the families in attendance enjoyed the festivities. All our activities have started up again after the Festive Season and most groups are experiencing good numbers. Please note that all activities are still governed by Covid-19 Community guidelines; remember to sign in every time you come to the Centre; use hand sanitiser, wash your hands regularly and continue to observe social distancing. We have been very lucky in this part of the state – let’s keep it that way. To all those who have moved from the district – we wish you all the happiness with the next chapter of your lives; you will be greatly missed. A CoRES Suicide Prevention course facilitated by Robyn Moore was held at the Hall on Saturday 27 February. The course is presented in a non-confrontational format and aims to empower the everyday person ask the hard questions when people are in crisis. The course is free to participants and is held monthly somewhere in the Townsville area if you would like to participate. We are in need of some volunteer positions to be filled. eg book station workers, bus cleaners, gardeners, hall cleaners. Please call or come and see us if you have an interest in these positions or if you need volunteer hours to fulfil you Centrelink obligations. A child safety Bluecard is a prerequisite “No Card No Start” and we will assist in applying for a card. Australia Day Catch up is being held on 27 March starting at 8am. Nomination forms are still being taken for the Community Awards and the Dunny Derby and are in this Rag. Please be mindful of scammers, they are out in force at the moment. I have been getting 4-6 calls a day on my mobile and I don’t even check the landline. The best way to avoid contact with scammers is to not to engage with them. Name all your contacts in your phone so you know your regular callers. If you do not know the number let it ring out, if it is important, a message to contact back will be left by the caller eg: a business or service or acquaintance. If you have the ability – type the unknown number into a search engine, often you can get information that they are scams etc. Blocking the number on your phone is a good way of stopping that number at least. The RTC can help you with learning this trick. If they are saying you owe them money and you know you don’t just hang up. Most importantly, if they ask for access to your computer - hang up; if they ask for your bank account details - hang up. They cannot phone scam you without you. In this Rolly Rag is a flyer inviting interested people in the district to register as a vulnerable resident. This is an activity by the local emergency services to support those in the community who could do with a little bit more help or reassurance when a severe weather event is threatening or has passed. We can sit down with you, using the Get Ready Guide, help you work out a personalised emergency plan. Please consider registering, the worse that can happen is you get to have chat with someone and perhaps some peace of mind knowing you have a plan in place. With so many properties being bought and sold in the community, we would like to welcome all new residents. We are a vibrant community with many activities and events held weekly, monthly and annually – all open to new participants. There is no reason to feel alone or isolated in your new community. Don’t know what to do with a cyclone on the coast? Call the RTC 47707855, we work closely with the SES and we can have an SES member visit you to help with advice etc. Alternatively visit the TCC Emergency Management Dashboard. Helpful advise and tips can be sourced on this website - http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/ On that finishing note, please take care of yourselves………you are the only one who can. Cheers………..Chris Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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MEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES It can be challenging sometimes to find support for men, so please see the below list that I have compiled. All of the below should be able to be accessed from anywhere in Queensland. Though this is not an exhaustive list, it is quite extensive. As always, if there is any specific information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get into contact. Supports for Young Men Headspace (1800 650 890) offer free online and telephone services that support young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families. Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) offer free online and telephone counselling specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Mentoring Men (1300 583 925) is a registered Australian charity providing life mentoring programs for adult men in the community. Men are paired with a mentor and have regular opportunities to talk to them and learn about life. Men are encouraged to sign up to the program at mentoringmen.org.au.
Victims Counselling and Support Services has a 24 hour appointment making, information and telephone referrals line. The number is 1300 139 703 and people are able to access this if they have experienced or witnessed a violent crime. Callers don’t need to have reported their crime to receive support. This service is available for ages 6+. Brother to Brother is the first 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal men throughout COVID19. The crisis number is 1800 435 799, and although the organisation is based in Victoria, they will receive calls from any Aboriginal men in Australia who need help. This line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including elders to promote a culturallysafe service. Below are some links to further information. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-29/brother-to-brotherhelpline-supports-aboriginal-men-in-pandemic/12501892 https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/ CLAN (1800 008 774) is open to any person who grew up in a orphanages, children’s homes, missions and foster care in Australia and New Zealand or whose parents or other family members had this experience. This service offers free counselling, support in getting state files and records, helping locate lost family members and friends, assistance with redress applications, and support with Centrelink, housing departments, police and courts. First Light (firstlight.org.au) connects young widowed people from all backgrounds and relationship structures to resources, programs and a community that will support them through the overwhelming task of re-building their world after the loss of the life they knew and the future they’d planned for. SANDS (sands.org.au) is a miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support group. It provides 24 hour support on 1300 072 637 Open Arms (1800 011 046) offer a 24hr crisis support line as well as face-to-face and online counselling for anyone who has serviced in the Australian Defence Force, their partners and their children (including adult children). That means that if your parent or partner have served in the Defence Force, you are able to access counselling and support.
Men as Carers Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) work to improve the health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security of carers and to ensure that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government. SANE (1800 18 7263) offer phone, online counselling and peer support for people living with complex mental health issues and the people who care about them. Lines are open Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm. SANE offer a friends, family and carers forum at saneforums.org. Young Carers Network support people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Family Drug Support (1300 368 186) is a free, national, 24 hour service for families dealing with drug and alcohol. Support is available via telephone, support groups (only online available in Townsville at http://www.fdsonline.org.au/), education programs, counselling and Facebook Supports bereavement services. Dads in Distress Support Services Men as Parents Direct Advice 4 Dads – Support for expecting, new dads and dads with ParentLine (parentline.com.au) has great resources for parenting toddlers. Website also available that offers practical advice and tips across the ages. They also have a phone line available from 8am to by dads for dads. 10pm seven days a week on 1300 30 1300. Who’s Your Daddy? – Townsville based support group for new DadStuff (supportforfathers.com.au) offers free webinars for dads and fathers. father-figures. Sessions run monthly from August to December 2020. Mobile Apps The website also has resources and a professional toolkit. Beyondnow is a suicide safety planning app. Convenient and Men and Relationships confidential, this app puts your safety plan in your pocket so you can Parents Beyond Breakup (1300 853 437) is a charity that supports access and edit it at any time. parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and Watch Over Me is similar to the bSafe app where you can track your separation (from their former partner and/or from their children). location for a period of time until you reach your intended Dads in Distress offers free help for separated dads through a helpline destination. If you don’t confirm your safety by the time allocated, the Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, 24/7 online chats, email app contacts your designated friends with your GPS location. Shaking (helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup.com), online support meetings, and the phone can also trigger an alert. through Facebook messenger. Living Well is specifically designed to assist men who have been 1800RESPECT is a 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic sexually abused in childhood and is designed to complement, not violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is replace, the work of a qualified health professional. at risk of DFV or sexual assault. Daddy Up is an app for expecting fathers. It is described as a man’s Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) from No to Violence offers field guide to pregnancy with wise words from seasoned dads. assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family Quick Tips for New Dads is the ultimate survival guide for new dads, violence. made by dads. It includes quick, practical advice to help you become a Mental Health Support (Including Phone and Online) great dad. MensLine (1300 78 99 78) offers online, video and phone counselling. ChoreMonster is a parent and child app that allows you to create a It also has resources on their website (mensline.org.au) for list of chores for your kids to complete with a list of rewards. The relationships, fathers, mental health, and family violence. interface is geared toward kids aged 4 to 12, but it should be able to Mind Spot (1800 61 44 34) is Australia’s only free therapist-guided work for older kids too. When the kids complete a chore, they submit digital mental health clinic. They provide information about mental it for review and receive points toward their rewards. health, online assessments, and online treatment to adults with How to Cook Everything is an all inclusive cooking app with over anxiety, stress, depression and chronic pain. This service is for 18+. 2,000 recipes with how to illustrations. Great for men who don’t eCouch (ecouch.anu.edu.au) is a self-help, self-paced program that know their way around the kitchen but want to. includes exercises, workbooks and information about emotional experiences like anxiety, depression, OCD, divorce or separation and grief and loss. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services Balgal Beach residents with dental emergencies can see us at our practice at
MYTOOTHDOCTOR Townsville Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry Located at Bushland Beach Medical Centre 367 Mt Low Parkway Bushland Beach Tel no. 4775 5754 / Mobile 0427298698
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.00AM TO 4.30PM For medical treatment during the closure period please call Bluewater Medical Practice on 47786444 and listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Zakia Sultana Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya
Bulk billing and Private Appointments Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services.
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Free Movement Physio DIETITIAN -Fuel Your Life PATHOLOGY collection - Wednesday mornings 8.30-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medial Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
20th MARCH 2021
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach 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
8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
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
*Ear Piercing
*Faulding Vitamins
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available
Medication Confusion You may have seen in the news that there are some medication/brand shortages due to COVID. We’ll do our best to help you stick with your regular favourite brands, but unfortunately some brand changes might occur. We understand that might get a little bit confusing, but did you know you can always come in and have a chat with your Pharmacist? Whether it’s about keeping track of brand changes, finding out more info about what your medication is for or talking about side effects – no question is too silly! If you feel like you’ve got more than just a couple of quick questions and want to REALLY have a big chat about your medicines – we can do that too. It’s called a MEDSCHECK and you can call to book in for one on most weekdays. Another change our clever patients have noticed is that scripts are looking a bit different now. Instead of a friendly ‘Lipitor’ or ‘Noten’ written on the script – you may now see that Doctor has written the big fancy name of the active ingredient instead. It’s a new Government requirement & will help lead to safer medicine use for everyone. So no need to worry if you see ‘Salbutamol’ instead of ‘Ventolin’ on your script, your Pharmacist will keep you on the same brand you know and love (when it’s available) and you’ll start to recognise the new names very quickly. There’s a lot to keep track of - but we’re always here to help, so please come in and have a chat. The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy
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NEWS
Well, December was a very sad month for many locals who have lived here for some time. It saw the passing of Anne Zander, Robin Morice, Don Weight, and Col Jones. These folk had all been very much part of our lives and this community in happier times. As December is some time ago now, we have expressed our condolences to their families. Vale Anne, Robin, Don and Col. Also, unfortunately, numerous members of our community have not been too well at all over our summer. We wish them all better health asap and complete recovery. During February, we saw the passing of “Robbo” Robinson. Robbo and Gwen haven’t lived here all that long (about 3 years), but in that time, they’ve contributed much, volunteering in numerous ways. He’ll be sorely missed and we send our special thoughts to Gwen. Vale Robbo. Don Pearson, another long term resident passed away towards the end of February as well. Our special thoughts and well wishes go out to Cheryl and the Pearson families. Vale Don. Then to top up a not-so-pleasant time, we’re seeing a big changing of the guard as we lose Rob and Faye Thomson, Trevor and Carol Phillips, David and Linda Birse when they move away from our little township. All of these folk have been extremely hard workers locally and they’ll leave a big hole in our volunteer workforce. However, we send our very Best Wishes and Good Luck in their new lives. We’ve also learned that John and Piera Pace have moved into town – after a lifetime living and working in Rollingstone. They too will be greatly missed. Good people who gave much community-wise, with many talents that didn’t go unnoticed but which were used to make all our lives better. Thank you, John & Piera. xx (P.S: Piera is a REAL lady and a lovely one as well.) Not doing too well presently are John Pace, Geoff Ivett, Sharron Mills, Neil Thompson, Cameron Love, Gordon Payne, Bronwyn Sant, and Margie Butterworth. For better news, Rhonda Gurd/Earl celebrated her 60th Birthday in January, and it looked like a very happy occasion. Goodonya, Gurdie!! “Women in Sugar Herbert” has a new President: Caroline Pace. Caroline is the wife of Alan Pace (Roy and Barbara’s son) and they live on the Pace sugar cane farm up Bambaroo way. And, she is the daughter of Ken and Merle Dickenson who live locally on BBR. Congratulations, Caroline, and good luck with everything. Once-upon-a time, January used to be a holiday month as everyone recovered from the Christmas and New Year celebrations and then got ready for the kids’ return to school. It seems that isn’t the case anymore with Groups resuming activities immediately the new year clicked into place, with the result, all of us at the Community Centre didn’t get much of a break and January was busy, busy, busy, as we dealt with all that came our way, plus plans and a Calendar of Events for 2021 to implement. After discussion, agreement and the “okay” from SES in Townsville, the RTC can now accept calls on the local SES Group’s behalf if they are needed. It is often difficult to get hold of them as they go about their daily activities; the 132 500 number is the “long way round”; but if you call Chris or Mark on 4770 7855, they can get the message into the pipeline quickly and efficiently. Our resident RTC Hairdresser had surgery during January and is still recovering. We are sorry for this break in her services, but it can’t be helped. She WILL be back directly. She is such a good cutter; it’ll be a blessing to have her on deck once she is okay to go again. STOP PRESS: Just had word from Peta and she resumes her Wednesday haircutting on March 3rd Larger communities with a larger ratepayer base, can afford more facilities, but a community such as Rollingstone cannot afford to have the same infrastructure due to financial restraints. Smaller townships have to live within their means, including Rollingstone/Balgal/Mystic. Yes, well, we’re all back in harness and working hard to organise an interesting, enjoyable, and informative 2021. No more empire building for the foreseeable future – time for consolidation and some “navel-gazing” (internal reviewing) to see where we might improve our services and facilities. There are a couple of flyers in this newsletter to which we would hope you’ll give due consideration and attention. Thanks, if you do. Okay, so that’s it for March. Not very newsy, but we’ve had our heads in admin type work and STILL following up on projects we’ve yet to finish (sign!!)……….funding apps, meetings, pursuing dreams, etc.
Live well, love much, laugh often....................... “Sancho Panza” Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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Would you like for your home to become Generator Compliant? If so, please call Chris or Mark on 4770 7855 to register. We’re endeavouring to get as many names together as possible to approach an Electrician to do a bulk job, the idea being to reduce costs.
The Community Association will shortly have available to the public a Washing Machine and a Dryer for a small charge. This will be accessible in cases of emergency, from Monday through Friday during the hours of 8am-3pm. You will need to supply your own washing powder, etc. We will cover the appliance, the power and the water!
The local SES is now accessible through the RTC (at the Community Centre) during work hours on 4770 7855, and after hours and weekends on 0407 753 562. Through an agreement with Townsville SES Headquarters, it has been arranged that we operate as a local Call Centre on their behalf. Otherwise, you can still call 132 500 or 000.
It’s that time of the year, and at the RTC we also have available a good number of booklets and brochures produced and distributed by the Queensland Emergency Services pertaining to the welfare of you and your family with reference to severe weather events. A particular booklet: “GET READY GUIDE” is extremely comprehensive and would be most beneficial for those new to North Queensland.
A consortium of local Groups will be canvassing the local areas in an endeavour to put together a Vulnerable Residents’ Register which will be accessible to the local Emergency Services (Police, SES, Firies) before, during and after a severe weather event in our district. There is a flyer in this “Rag” (March). Please don’t just throw it in the bin if you think it might help you or your neighbours. This flyer has received the blessing of the Emergency Services in Townsville, so no-one is over-stepping the mark; and it might be a further blessing to many households locally.
ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS Well we started off the new year with a bang at our AGM on the 17th February. Old Committee stepped down and new Committee stepped up. Nearly the same Committee with a few changes: President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Committee Members:
Wendy Clark Deb Calder Len Clark Kerrie Cochrane Linda Cleaver Bernice Ivett Joh Schweir
General information: thinking of during a trip somewhere for a couple of days maybe a week or two….TBA. How about another Flower show at the Hall?? Maybe September—October? Townsville Orchid Society are having is day outing in June. More info later. Also Ingham is gearing up again for their Annual Gardens Day out or they were before all the rain. Same again...more info later. We won’t be doing a Biggest Morning Tea this year, too many restrictions with Covid etc but in lieu of having a morning tea; the Seniors Committee have agreed to donate $1000 to the Townsville section of the Cancer Council to be spent in Townsville only. Joh has donated a keyboard and a mouse to me as my computer keyboard is not working very well, due to those little gremlins that love to get into your computer just when you need to use it. Sounds like the Rolly Rag Gremlins! They don’t mind invading anyone’s computer...or is it just me being at the helm?......Lol That’s all folks for now. Cheers….Kerrie
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REMEMBER!! This program is for all the Community So please come along and join us.
ROLLINGSTONE RSL ANZAC DAY Sunday 25 April 2021 Rollingstone RSL is pleased to announce that ANZAC Day commemorative services at the Balgal Beach Cenotaph will take place this year. The Dawn Service will commence at 5.40am and the morning service at 10am. However, due to COVID 19 restrictions we are unable to hold a street march and or serve breakfast. Those attending both services will be required to “sign in” using the Rollingstone RSL’s QR Code or sign a paper. RSL Queensland is aware that many people will not be able to attend services this year. Based on the tremendous community response to the “Light Up the Dawn” initiative last year, RSL Queensland will encourage Queenslanders to come together in 2021 in their driveways, on their balconies, or in their living rooms at 6am, to commemorate this iconic Australian tradition. If you have any questions regarding ANZAC Day please contact Rollingstone RSL Secretary Suzi Vincent: secretary@rollingstone.rslqld.net.au or 0409 880 902. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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Call from anywhere in Australia— 24 hours/7 days
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds BIRDS: 477077 356 OR 0412965535 GAYE LOVELL:WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN:POSSUMS 0402 084 588
BABZ AQUA GROUP
Happy New Year! We are back into our twice weekly Aqua group at the beautiful ROLLINGSTONE Beachfront Resort. Yes, much laughter and friendly banter, even in the rain when we can! Keep an eye on your emails if the weather throws lightning and thunder or severe rainfall around, we may have to cancel. Our happy group has welcomed some new members to the pool and we are trying to maintain our programmes even with Covid regulations preventing the sharing of equipment etc. Covid has not dampened the enthusiasm. Tuesday and Friday, in the water at 9.30am. Just bring along $2.50, a water bottle and your sunny disposition. Work at your own pace and enjoy the freedom of water movement and the laughter of new friends. Any queries, call 0417716366 See you at the pool for
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Office of Nick Dametto MP P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 | Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
All hands approach to tackle crime In recent months, we have seen North Queensland’s crime crisis worsen under the State Labor Government’s watch. Whether it’s break-ins, stolen vehicle rampages, theft, vandalism, assault or other anti-social behaviour, I know Rollingstone residents and those across the region have had a gutful. Katter’s Australian Party isn’t just satisfied with just holding the State government to account, we want to go further than that and be part of the solution. If the government was to adopt our broader crime policy that includes mandatory minimum sentencing for repeat offenders, relocation sentencing and our recently announced our victims of crime compensation policy, we could start curbing the problem. These policies would go a long way in ensuring offenders are off the streets by giving magistrates harsher options when sentencing, as well as incentivising government to do better. Under our relocation sentencing policy, young offenders would be sentenced to do six to 12 months on an approved remote property west of Mt Isa. It won’t be a holiday camp. They will be out of town serving their time, learning discipline and life skills with the intention of breaking the crime cycle. Queenslanders don’t want juvenile or adult offenders out on bail wreaking havoc on our streets if they pose a danger to society, as recent events and tragedies have shown. We need laws that reflect community expectations and to become a deterrent to would-be and repeat offenders. Recently announced changes by the government to the Youth Justice Act are little more than window dressing. I ask once again the same question I’ve put to the State Government for three years - what will it take for them to put a stop to this crime crisis? Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. G’ Day Rollingstone; Well we have been under Pandemic restrictions for 12 months now, however we as a Community have kept ourselves Virus free. For the Lions however we have been very restricted in fund raising for the various organisations we support, this has placed an extra burden on them to carry out their individual roles, both at home and world wide. We, as a club have still been carrying out our support role within the Community and will continue to do so. Recently we have constructed a gravel walkway between the Hall verandah and the Lions verandah and out to the rear car park. This will enable people to keep their feet dry in the wet. Ten members from our club attended Lion Alan Robbinson’s (Robbo) funeral on Friday 19/02/21 R.I.P Robbo. Our thoughts go out to Gwen and family for their loss. Robbo was one of a kind and loved by all who knew him. On Monday we had our first Pineapple Festival meeting. I will endeavour to get information out to the Community on the outcome of the meeting and restrictions that may apply. Our club has started our election process for the changing of the guard years 2021—2022. For those who are interested; we are running a Health and Wellbeing program conducted on Wednesdays 5-6pm at the Lions Den, run by Natalie. Everyone welcome. The program is NOT JUST FOR LIONS but for all the COMMUNITY!! Lion Sue Thompson is running a Bricks and Blocks (Lego) program for the local children. More information on this can be read in this months Rolly Rag. A very good chance for the children to interact and stimulate their minds. I hope this is well supported. Lion Faye and Rob Thomson are moving from our Community after 21 years as residents. They are both going to be sadly missed. Faye was a tireless worker not only for our club but for the BBBaLC and the RSL to name a few. They are moving to the Balgal Beach wing of Carlyle Gardens. This seems to be the growing trend. We wish them all the best and we will keep in touch. Beautiful People.
Our Community Health & Wellbeing program is conducted on Wednesday afternoons 5-6pm at the Lions Den, run by Natalie.
Our Health and Wellness Program is a Community Program and not just for the Lions Club. We would love to see Ladies and Gentlemen of the Community come along and join us. You will be As always, we are there to assist anyone in the Community very welcome. who needs our help. Contact me Dowie: 0412 396 450 Wednesday afternoons 5Stay Safe, Stay Dry…Dowie 6pm and have fun, laugh, get advice and recipes. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB Hello Rollingstone and District, welcome to another year of “Leos In Our Community” and we hope that 2021 will be a better year for our Community and residents. Leos held their first meeting for 2021 on Saturday 13th February, with the following elected as our Leo Club Executives for 2021:President: Morgan McMahon Vice President: Marley Parker Secretary: Jasmine Burstow Treasurer: Liam Williams Membership Chairperson: Heide Barker Members also settled on their “Calendar of Events” for 2021 and you can expect to see our Leos out and about – serving their Community - while also having a Fun Time conducting their projects and activities. The first of which will be “Clean Up Australia Day” on Sunday March 7th. Want to join in – see you at Bushy Parker Park @ 8.00 for the Clean Up, followed by a Sausage Sizzle and swim in the Rolly Creek (weather permitting). Leos will also celebrate their 10th Anniversary on Friday afternoon 26th March with a “Cake Cutting” Ceremony and simple Barbecue at the Lions Den. The Club was Chartered on 8th April 2011 with 15 members and while the Club has experienced some lean years, our membership today is 17! Planning is well under way for this event. Till next month, stay safe and remember, if you want to get involved and join in the fun with our Rolly Leos right here in our beautiful community, then talk to Leo President Morgan, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552……….Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687 Leos – Try it, You’ll Like it!
Local youths launch “Bricks n Blocks” activity EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY “Bricks n Blocks” Book asap– limited numbers WHO: Student Sessions: Yrs 2-6 & Yrs 7-12. $2 each WHAT: Students will have 1,500 Lego pieces to build to a theme within a time frame with their partner. WHEN: Friday 16th April 10-12 am & 12:30-2:30 pm Jarvis McMahon and Mikayla Lawton had 1,500 Lego pieces to build a story about “Hiding”. This was a trial run in preparation for the upcoming Easter school holiday activity “Bricks n Blocks”. “A monster breaks down the wall of a house as the owners watch TV. It’s chasing a monkey that escaped from the zoo. The monkey is hiding on the swings in the back yard.”
A Lion’s Community Service Project LIONS matched donation from Rangewood Bricklaying
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WHERE: Rollingstone & District Lions Den beside the Rollingstone Community Hall in Community Cres. WHY: To provide a local activity with friendship, fun, creativity and co-operative planning for building, with potential for thinking skills in maths, science, engineering and technology. There is potential to extend in future to include Yrs P-1 with Duplo and adults with Technic, pending community interest. Register: Sue Thompson…...sjenko@southernphone.com.au A registration form will be emailed back to you.
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FISHERMAN'S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB WELCOME TO 2021. Mmm, we thought it would be better, oh well. COVID is still hanging around but there is still fish in the water, which is great for our boaties and anglers. We do hope you all had wonderful Christmas and New Year celebrations. Even with all the rain and soggy feet. At our November BBQ and Christmas Party, representatives from The Fisheries and Wildlife were in attendance. They were very informative, explaining the need for safety on and around the water, bag limits and having the right, in date, equipment for your vessel. They will be welcomed back later in the year to discuss changes, if any, to the local laws and again reiterate safety measures. For further information head to: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/ Get the APP! This will give you guide to bag limits, fish identifier and loads more. The Stinger Net had a rough old time over the past couple of months. Uninet had to come out and fix it a few times. The net managed to get a couple of holes, nothing that the ole ‘puncture repair kit’ wouldn’t fix. Then with all the rain it got clogged up with debris from the ocean. Even a bobcat was used to dig it out. Its been a busy time for Dickie and the stinger net volunteers. Thank you for your hard work and keeping our swimmers safe. Dickies Fishing Report: Giday Folks. Well it has been a while since the last report about who and how caught the fish and when and where. Starting at the beginning; Taylors beach inlet and Cattle creek have produced excellent catches of Grunter, Barra, Mangrove Jack and crabs, enough too keep any fisherperson happy. This is all due to the great start to the wet season which generates good flows in the river systems to produce good bait schools. Olera, Crystal and Scrubby creek systems also producing good catches as well although you need to be careful of the logs and snags that have been brought down stream in these areas. Rollingstone Creek, as always, producing good catches of Grunter and Mangrove Jack with the odd Barra being landed as well. Excellent catches of mullet, prawns and herring in the local creeks but be careful of Crocs lurking around the mangroves. a four meter plus croc has been observed on many occasions operating between Hencamp Creek and Rollingstone Creek plus other animals of size also observed. The inner shoals are fishing well with catches of Nannygai of legal size being boated, also a number of Barra being landed just south of the stinger net from the beach using plastic lures of various types. Paluma shoals fishing well for Grunter, Nannygai and sweetlip with the odd Coral trout being boated as well. I haven’t had many reports from the islands but with the number of vessels putting out to sea from Rollingstone and other outlets we should be hearing about the catches around our beautiful islands shortly. Don't forget to keep a lookout for floating logs which can be just under the surface and hard to see. Hitting one of these at 20 kts will be very bad for your boat and motor. We have seen the reports of croc attacks recently so always be aware that these waters are their habitat as well. Thats all for this month safe boating and tight lines everyone and please put in a trip sheet for your own safety with either Townsville or Ingham coast guards or let someone know where you are proceeding to and when you will return. You can leave your out of date flares and epirbs at the landing for safe disposal. Regards…………..Dickie Markets Update: Next market is Saturday 6th March from 8am at The Esplanade, Balgal Beach. Come down, grab a bacon and egg roll, coffee and a bargain. The kids will be in for a treat this market with face painting and jumping castles. See you there. Keep up to date on our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket Monthly BBQs: Our Monthly BBQs are held on the last Friday of the month. Its not always a BBQ though. This year we will being having some themed nights, our first being an Italian Night on Feb 26th. Members and Kids are free, Non Members $15 per head. Check our Facebook page for up to date news. https://www.facebook.com/Fishermans- Landing -Fishing-Social-Club-Balgal-Beach-incFor more infomation regarding our club contact Graham: 0428 416 060 or email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Tight lines and Stay Safe……….Regards - Lovey x Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G’day all, we all enjoyed a great Valentine’s Day as it fell on our BBQ night. Our Valentines Trivia quiz was a hit with everyone. Lots of fun. Kym, Jessica and Ben were the winners. Congratulations guys, hope you enjoyed the GOLD prize. We had a lovely dinner and with two beautiful Valentines cakes. There was lots of laughter it was a great night. Thanks go to the cooks, you all did so well. We had a big send off for Tom and Joan, Trevor and Carol, Bob and Judyanna and Dave and Linda. They have all sold out and are moving or moved to town, primarily for health reasons. Very sad to see them go and we will all miss them. Hopefully they will still find time for a visit. I am sure we will all stay in touch. Carol cut the yummy Valentines Day Cake. Krystine won the lucky members draw and her carer won the Lound’s raffle…….Good on you both. We have our new program for the year and it will be excellent. We are going to Bushland Beach Tavern for lunch on the 14th of March. They serve great meals. Cost is $10 per head the club will pay the other half. Please pay your $10 to Linda at least one week prior so she can confirm booking numbers with Bushy Beach. GREAT FOOD, CHEAP PRICE for our members. Visitors are always welcome to our club. Meals are $10 per head children under 12 are free; club members are always free. Come along and join in the fun and meet our special people and make new friends. Well stay safe and be happy always……….. All the best from your COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
Golden Syrup Microwave Mug Cake Ingredients:
30gr butter 1 egg 60ml (1/4 cup) golden syrup, plus extra to drizzle 1 tab. Milk 1 teasp. Vanilla extract 75gr (1/2 cup) S.R. flour Vanilla ice-cream to serve Method: Lightly grease two 375ml microwave safe mugs. Place the butter in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on High for 10 seconds or until melted. Use a fork to lightly whisk the egg in a bowl. Whisk in the golden syrup, milk and vanilla extract until combined. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Add the melted butter. Whisk until combined. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared mugs. Microwave on High for 1 minute and 20 seconds or until puffed and just firm when lightly touched. Top each cake with ice-cream then drizzle over the extra syrup to serve. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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10th & 24th MARCH FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
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Hello Readers As I sit and write this edition we still have approximately 10 weeks to go before the cyclone season ends. Have you cleared debris, lopped trees and made your plans? In the event of a cyclone impacting our area what is your plan? Are you staying or leaving? What do you need to take, medication, pets? Please take the time to make a plan and notify your next of kin what that is, this is important. Floodwaters. If it is flooded, FORGET IT. Vehicle Registration, Weapons Licenses and Driving Licenses. Check they are current. If your driving license expires and you are involved in a crash you may experience issues with your insurance company, same if your vehicle is unregistered. If your Weapons License expires you MUST surrender your weapons to a place of safety then make a fresh application through an approved post office. This is a major inconvenience for those affected, so check them today and remind your significant others to do the same. Cyber Crime is becoming more prevalent in the community, including our own. No one from the tax office will contact you by phone demanding payment on threat of arrest for outstanding fines. No one is going to deposit a million dollars into your account if you provide them with your bank details. No one is going to leave Africa to marry you and take care of all your problems. The scumbags orchestrating these schemes are confidence tricksters and very good at what they do. If it sounds to good to be true, its not. Just hang up the phone and save yourself lots of grief and your hard earned cash. Do you feel confident to speak with Police about information on Break and Enters, Drugs, Missing Persons and other policing issues? If not, there is an anonymous option available, Crime Stoppers. Information is cross referenced with other sources of intelligence and where possible used to great effect. You may choose to leave your name and number, or not. Your piece of information could be exactly what we are waiting for. Call 1800 333 000. Thanks all, Stay Safe……..TJ OIC Police Rollingstone Station Police Link 131444
MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB The Wet Season is nearly over and the Course is green and lush as we welcome in the new season with our new Committee lead by Wayne McCarthy. Wayne has already worked hard planning a fun filled calendar for the year ahead. Watch out for more details to come on some activities for all the Community including: Trivia nights once a month on a Saturday night, Hit Sip and Giggle Fun, learn to play Ladies Golf, Sunday Brunch and of course Junior Golf with new equipment and we welcome “Chappy” to the leadership team. We welcome any new players at any level. Remember we have Bushies every Sunday morning 9am which is a great place to start with a 9 hole team event. Over the summer break, our club saw many visitors mainly from Townsville who are impressed with our little course and the word is spreading fast. Reminder that Affiliation fees as due by the end of March for all current members. Hope to see you on the course soon but remember Hit ‘em long and straight but most of all have fun!!..........Gurdie
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH AND SURROUNDS GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES, KANGAROOS and BIRDS……4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS…………………………...……………………………..….0402 084 588 Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hello Community We hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. 2021 is the first year for a couple of years where we haven’t started the school year with torrential rain or flooding. The rain still manages to unload as the students step out the door for play though, thus causing all adults to go into overdrive as we try and harness the finely tuned turbines of 66 restless students to indoor and undercover play. We are a bustling small school this year, commencing the year with 66 students from Prep to Year 6. Nine new Prep students and their new teacher Miss Hawkes have joined the Rollingstone team this year. Mr Bruce has taken a year off, but you will find him volunteering at school at different times though the week with his weird and wonderful science experiments, jostling jokes and in the near future some whacky woodwork. The holidays were a busy period for the school. Contractors were in to strip two of the classrooms bare and are currently refurbishing. The classroom is starting to look smart and we should be in by the end of term. Thus, we had to rearrange the school with the library now being the P/1 classroom. We have replaced all old projectors in classrooms with 75’’ TV’s, and now have a fleet of 62 iPads across the school. Miss Ratcliffe has been busy in the gardens with some students and we recently had the mould busters in to help give the place a clean glow. So what is in store for our small school this year: Core Academic Goals - Reading, Writing and Numeracy. Some things just don’t change! :) Innovation – A mix of traditional and new learning. Using technology across all subjects to provide multiple ways of learning and multiple ways of demonstrating success Big Values – Placing a real emphasis on wellbeing and developing social and emotional skills to cope with our demanding and ever-changing world. A revamp of our core values with our new values being: We are Courageous We are United We are Responsible
Active – We are placing a real emphasis on sport. This term Years 4 to 6 are training in netball twice a week to compete in a netball carnival. As well as our normal PE lessons every Thursday with Mrs Jackson, Friday afternoons will be filled with basketball, cricket and 10 pin bowling activities for all students with outside coaches coming in to assist.
Thank you for all your continued support and we look forward to working with you to make 2021 a successful and fun year for all. Andrew Stallman
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We are doing the BluewaterChef at the Bluewater Community Centre. We have 6 teams battling it out each week for a winning team to be announced at the end of the term. We are doing different cultures every week. We would like to take a moment to Thank all the Sponsors who are helping us make this happen: “Notch family Connect funded by Dept. of Communities under a Thriving Communities Grant”, Margie Ryder, Bluewater Community Centre, Rollingstone Community Centre and Queensland Mental Health Funding. Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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Are you bushfire prepared? The bushfire season in Queensland runs from late July to February, and will vary within the state. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
OP SHOP TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/
TOOMULLA
Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
BLUEWATER
Saturday & Sunday 7.30am - 4.30pm
METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
Welcome back for 2021. From all the high quality donations we have received over the Christmas/ New Year period, it seems many people took the opportunity to have a “Summer” spring clean. Our little shop is again bursting at the seams. The beginning of this year has seen many of our long term residents move away. While we are excited for you starting your next chapter, we are sadden too as your smiling faces will be missed. Perhaps some retail therapy can be organised to get an Op Shop “fix” in the best little Op Shop in Queensland. And thank you for the donations. The Op Shop is now open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm - watch out for the “Saturday Specials”. We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. See you soon.
OP SHOP Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself. “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend—is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?” Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard, mattresses, in any condition or damaged furniture
2nd Saturday of Every Month! Next Sitting — 10th APRIL
SORRY NO BINGO in MARCH
Doors Open 12.30pm Eyes Down 1pm 40 Calls $100
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Garlic and Pepper Pork with Broccolini and Mushrooms. 1 tab. Fish sauce 2 teas. Oyster sauce 1 teas. Brown sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) salt reduced chicken stock 1 tab. Vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, seeded and sliced 400gr pork fillet 1/2 teas. Coarsely ground black pepper 200gr broccolini, halved lengthways 400gr button mushrooms, halved 1 teas. Cornflour 1 cup (200gr) cooked basmati rice 3 tab. Thai basil leaves
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Combine the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and stock in a jug and set aside. Heat the oil in a large frypan or wok over high heat and cook the garlic ad chilli (if using) for 30 sconds. Add the pork and pepper and stirfry for 2-3 minutes or until pork is browned. Remove the pork from the an. Add the broccoloine and mushrooms to the pan and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until the vegetables start to become tender. Pour in the sauce and simmer for I minute. Mix the cornflour with 1 tab. Water, smoothing out any umps. Add this to the pan with the pork and tir until the sauce has thickened and the pork is hetd through. Divide the rice and stirfry among four bowls, garnish with th basil leaves and serve. Replace the pork with chicken, beef or lamb. If thai basil leaves are unavailable, use orinary basil leaves.
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411
Committee:
Ambulance
President:
Sue Von Wald ..................................... 0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855 Ian Dow
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474 Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689 Ann Martin ......................................... 0408100083 All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816
C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033 Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc. President, ....................................................................... 47707 616 Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ............................................. 47707 034 Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President, Graham Milliken .........................................0428416060 Secretary, Kim Love ..................................................... 0419387856 Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association
Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin
President, Jamie Oliver ................................................0408710030
Community Centre Assistant .............................................. Mark Eberle
1st. Vice President, Sarah Swan ...................................0439492351
Monday - Friday .................................... 47707 855
Secretary, Anne Bruyeres ..................................... 0447752332
8am - 4pm ...................................... Fax: 47707 811
Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Treasurer, Wilfred Karnoll ............................................... 47788 441
RTC
E-mail:
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153
Rollingstone RSL
ROLLY RAG
President, Ewan Cameron ............................................0417719043
E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Secretary, Suzi Vincent .................................................0409880902
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
Police
President, Ian Dow ....................................................... 0412396450
Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday ............................
Secretary, John Holliday ...............................................0414808483
(excluding Public Holidays)
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Senior Sergeant
President, Wendy Clark................................................0418654242
TJ ........................................................ 0456096305
Front Desk Admin
Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ..........................................0412492861
Rural Fire Brigade
Toomulla Community Association
Rollingstone
Raymond Pace................ 47707 285 / 0427116604
President, Rhonda Schwarz............................................. 47707 813
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt .......................................... ..0407634361
Animal Contact Numbers
S.E.S.
Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130
Emergency - Flood or Storm..................................................... 13 2500
Animal Ambulance (after hours) ..................................... 47745 130
HQ
…………………………………………………………… 47707 589
RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714
Group Leader
Rob Wilson ........................................0418 194 876
Straying Stock.................................................................. 47738 411
Rollingstone State School
National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399
Principal:
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group .............................................0414717374
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.
Bird Rescue ............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535
President:
Margaret Preston (Vet) ......................................TXT 0403262212
Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450
Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com
Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40
Mutarnee State School
Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................
Principal:
Chris Martin, M-F 8am-4pm ........................................ 47707 855
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320 Rollingstone Rag, March 2021
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
POST OFFICE
FRESH COFFEE
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
NEED HARDWARE?
Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
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Barbeque Sausages Lean Mince Rump Steak Rosco’s famous ham off the bone 34
MARCH 2021 Sunday
Monday
4th. APRIL
1 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
EASTER SUNDAY 7.30am EASTER Mass @ Hall
7 7.30am Mass at Hall
14 7.30am Mass at Hall 11.30am BBBaLC Lunch @ Bushland Beach Hotel
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
3 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser at RTC 6.45pm SES training
4 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
5 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
6 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9-12noon Op Shop
8 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
9 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park 1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall
10 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY
11 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup @ Hall
12 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics @ Rollingstone Caravan Park
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15 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
16 9.30am Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park 2pm Boardgames @ Hall
17 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 6.45pm SES training
18 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am
19 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
20 Mobile Dentist at Doctors 9-12noon Op Shop
26 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park 5.3pm FLFaSC BBQ @ Landing
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2nd APRIL
3rd APRIL
GOOD FRIDAY
EASTER SATURDAY
St. Patricks Day
21 7.30am Mass at Hall
22 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
23 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
24 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY
28 7.30am Mass at Hall
29 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
30 9.30 Aquarobics at Rollingstone Caravan Park
31 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 6.45pm SES training
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VET at Hall
Friday
Saturday
NO BINGO in MARCH BINGO RETURNS APRIL
9.30am Playgroup @ Hall
25 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
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BUBBLES and BRUSHES What a great night!!
Couple of locals – one an exCommittee member and one a present Committee member: Narelle Wallace and her Aunty Ann (Martin).
Laying the Slab at the SES
Rollingstone Schools new Captains: Madison and Jarvis stepping up to be great Captains for 2021
Talking to Bobby, wondered why he wasn’t talking back!!
Teresa & Bobs new pets
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Look at ME!!
NEW YEAR’s RESOLUTION???
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