October Rollingstone Rag

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A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E R O L LI N G S T O NE & D I S T R I C T C O MM U N I T Y A S S O C I A TI O N

Free official newsletter of the

Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated AEDs (Defibrillator) available at Fisherman’s Landing, Mystic Sands Golf Resort and R&D Lions Club for Public use Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

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SEPTEMBER 2021 ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER

COVER: Kristy Williams One of Kristy’s Orchids in bloom.

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: October 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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The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (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.

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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

AED Rollingstone / Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 29 SEPTEMBER 2021

(DEFIBRILLATOR) LOCATED at LIONS CLUB Community Cres.

Fisherman’s Landing Mystic Sands Golf Club @ Clubhouse and 5th Tee **AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE**

Advertising is like exercise, the more you do it the better your results!

RAINFALL AS AT 29 SEPT. YEAR TO DATE WET DAYS

38.7mm 1624.3mm 7

MAXIMUM TEMP

30°

The Rag is a great place to advertise and is very cost effective. You can provide your ready-made file or we can design an Ad for you for a small fee! For more information or to discuss your Ad, please call 4770 7855 between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday or email: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com or

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Please make payment at the RTC during business hours or after hours in the mailbox located at the end of veranda at the Hall (near the kitchen window). Please make sure your name and details are on the envelope.

Classifieds (up to 20 words)

$10 incl GST

Flyers / Inserts*

$120 incl GST

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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.

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

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

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

............................... $5.00

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 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.

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.

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 Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

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 At The Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50 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!

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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OCTOBER REMINDERS

PLEASE READ THIS!!!

Balgal Beach Markets—2nd. Oct

The Community Association and the local Lions Club are proposing to hold a Christmas Day (“Lunch for the Lonely, Sad, and other unfortunate circumstances” – my personal terminology) Luncheon for those who would otherwise spend Chrissie Day on their own for whatever reason. We will be putting it out on the local Facebook Pages and more in the November “Rag”, but this is just a “heads-up” for those who might be interested in attending. If you’re alone, for whatever reason – maybe you’ve just moved here - on Christmas Day and over 18 years of age, you just need to call Chris at the RTC on 4770 7855 and register and we’ll take it from there. The Luncheon will be free but we’ll be asking you to provide your own drinks.

We’ll try to make your time with us (about 11 am until 2pm) as pleasant as possible with empathy and smiling faces and at least some of the joy that Christmas should bring. Carers are most welcome, as are couples, animals are not. And anyone who would like to volunteer to help on the day will be most welcome as well.

Thank you…………………SueVW.

BINGO—9th Oct @12.30pm Op Shop open every Saturday (9-12pm) Grief and Loss Support Group 12th Oct. (see page 30) Vet—21st Oct

Mobile Library—6th and 20th Oct. FREE TIPPING WEEKEND 22nd—25th Oct. (see page 9) NO HAIRDRESSER IN OCTOBER.

LAND FOR SALE 42 Augusta Drive BALGAL BEACH 872m2 – 1 minute walk to beach Price on enquiry

BALGAL BEACH MARKET

Contact Gallen: 0423 820 113

Lots of Stalls Next Market SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2021 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach DISABLED ACCESS TO COMMUNITY CENTRE BIG HALL: If you are disabled, use a mobility-assisting device (walking stick, walking frame, wheelie walker, wheelchair, etc.), or care for a disabled person, we would like to advise that the small door on the verandah (western side) of the Big Hall was never meant to be used for disabled access. There is a large parking bay and unloading area at the front of the Car Park, from which a path leads to a ramp, which in turn leads up to double front doors for easy access into the main building. This is the Disabled Entrance.

We have been asked to post this on local Facebook Book Pages after discussion and resolution at last week's Management Committee Meeting.

With thanks...............

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FOR SALE 1.

Masport Petrol Garden Cultivator, very good condition: $100 2.

Fujitsu 14,000 BTU wall mounted Air Conditioner (wall case & brackets included): $50 3.

Portable Polpcool Air Conditioner on wheels, hardly used: $100 4.

2 x 31x10 Good Year Wrangler Tyres & Wheels 17inch, good condition: $50 5.

Mother’s Choice Childs Booster Seat, excellent condition: $35 6.

1 x Double Foam Mattress, good condition: $35 7.

2 x Single Foam Mattresses, good condition: $25 8.

1 x Multi Coloured Floor Mat 220x160, very good condition: $50 Many more items Phone Keith: 0417210852 or June: 0418784086 5

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

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION

BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions:

Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only

1800 808 526

North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies

07 4774 5111

https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au

Telstra

13 22 03

Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604

Optus

13 13 44

Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361

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

Call from anywhere in Australia—24 hours/7 days

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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

6 & 20 Oct ber

Every Sunday

7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Hall

7,14,21,28 October

Check Diary for days and times

Linedancing, Indoor Bowls, Weight Circuit, Monday & Thursday Cards, Craft, Board Games

3 October

12 October

11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day) Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.

9.30am Grief & Loss Peer Support Group @ Community Hall

16 October

Carboot Sale

Balgal Beach Market 9am-12pm

7,14,21,28 October

Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential.

Not available October

Peta Hairdresser @ RTC (only once a month now)

15,16,17 October

A@RT Art Group Annual Art Exhibition

10 October

1pm Bingo @ Community Hall

21 October

9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403262212

I would like to take this time to thank Mark for his dedication to the job and being a very supportive admin assistant over the past 3 years. Unfortunately due to financial reasons the position of Admin Assistant has had to be made redundant which means Mark’s employment was not affordable any longer. This was not a decision made lightly. Again THANK YOU Mark, you are already greatly missed.

Another RTC Notes cannot go by without saying many thanks to our Volunteers. The Volunteers are the engine room of the Association from the Management Committee to the maintenance and yardies, the Book Station Ladies, The Op Shop Ladies, Rolly Rag, Editors, Folders and Deliverers, The Garden Crew, our Cleaners, and The Community Bus Drivers.

Welcome to the New Committee. There are a couple of changes to the Management Committee such as Ian D not nominating this year – and we thank Ian, for all your work over the years.

We have had a wonderful response to the call for Library Your contribution to the Committee and Association is very Volunteers. We have welcomed 2 new Vollies with another much appreciated. Welcome to Angie B who now sits on the coming in on Wednesday. Thank you all, your enthusiasm is Management Committee. wonderful.

Judyana’s Country Music afternoon has been postponed to a Our second Carboot Sale for the year is being held on 16 time early next year. It was conceded that the date this year October in conjunction with the A@RT Art Exhibition. There was too close to Christmas with so many activities and events are changes afoot – we are limiting the to attend. Watch this space for a new date announcement. number of sellers to approx. 35 and trying to keep it to local Mums and Dads and our The second Grief and Loss Peer Support group met on 21 dedicated regular sellers. These changes have September. This was a great meeting with many sharing the come about due to the success of previous varied ways people cope with grief and loss. There is no wrong Carboot Sales – but unfortunately the bigger or right way to grieve, it is an individual process that shifts gears, the Carboot Sale gets the more like a market it becomes which space, time and relevance. The Group is aware that there is creates issues and greater organising and is not the point of a likely others thinking/wishing they could attend. All that needs to be done is to make contact and let us know what is holding Carboot Sale. you back eg: transport, wanting to be part of the group but not The opening of the Art Exhibition is happening Friday night with wanting to VISIT with people – time and place?? We are very a free glass of wine and nibblies. The Lions will be holding a bar good at accommodating – eg lifts can be arranged; participating and is a great opportunity to meet of many the contributing by phone if only to listen to the group; alternative times or artists and view the art works before Saturday. Come along for locations can be arranged for the group to meet on different a social evening. occasions eg Night time or weekends. The flyer is in this Rag. Unfortunately the funding application for the Acrylic Painting Bluewater Community Centre invited Seniors from Workshop was not successful. That is the nature of applying Rollingstone for a lovely day out at Jezzine Barracks and the for grant funding; outcomes can be unpredictable. We will try Palmetum on Wednesday 29 September. By all reports again next year. everyone had a lovely day and could have Another successful Bubbles and Brushes was held in September. spent many more hours exploring the Jezzine I just love how many interpretations of the one or two images Barracks Museum. Thank you Bluewater are produced. The nights are fun with much laughter; a few Well now, in the infamous words of Porky Pig – bubbles and lots of paint being splashed onto canvases; the “Yibida, Yibida, Yibida – That’s all folks.” results are amazing; see for yourself, pics on back page.

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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.

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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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TOWNSVILLE DEMENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS—WELCOME TO 2021 DATE: 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH TIME: 11:15am – 12:30pm LOCATION: Heatley Community Centre (Cnr Fulham Road & Lindeman Avenue, Heatley) Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

If you would like to know more about dementia or the support group phone Eileen on 0410 039 692 MORNING TEA PROVIDED COST: $5.00

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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 Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.

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

FLU & COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE NOW. Appointments are necessary.

Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya

Allied Health:

Physiotherapy - Free Movement Physio Dietitian - Fuel your Life

Pathology: Wednesday 8.30am-12noon

At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month

16th October 2021

For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre and Aitkenvale Family Health Centre). www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater

Healthsave Pharmacy

Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816

2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399

PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday

8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday CLOSED—SATURDAY & SUNDAY

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

*Hire Equipment

Blister Packaging for your medicines

*Full Prescription Service

*Ear Piercing

*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies *Delivery available for those in need

*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

It’s not to late to get your FLU SHOT. If you have never had one before, this might be the year to think about it.

Flu Vaccines are still available at Bluewater and Balgal Beach Pharmacies.

Bushland Beach Pharmacy have qualified Pharmacist that are able to administer the Flu shot without seeing a DR. With COVID-19 flare ups down south, don’t forget to keep up your hygiene practises.

The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

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Empathy, Compassion, Caring & Expertise Counselling & Therapy Services Dianne Leed Counselling Therapist Expert in Complexity AMHSW AASW MBS di.counsellingtherapy@gmail.com Ph: 0456 851 936 Practicing out of the RTC Rollingstone Community Centre Please Contact Dianne Leed Counselling & Therapy Services, for further information.

Treatment is provided for all Mental Health & Personal concerns.

Now, we’re PLEADING with you for a few volunteers for our Library: Deb and Linda work extremely hard trying to keep up with it all, but we badly need about 4, 5, 6 more vollies who can give a couple of/few hours weekly. And we’d love to have a couple of men in amongst that. It’s calm, peaceful, clean work and there’s a social element as well which is most beneficial and healthy. We supply tea, coffee and biccies. PLEASE think seriously about it – we’re desperate!

In person consultations are now available at the RTC

We are also needing Volunteer Bus Drivers for our Thursday trips to town and as needed for other trips that may crop up.

Speak to your GP about services funded under Medicare. (Bulk Bill)

Come and have a chat to Chris in the RTC

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NEWS

Our Chrissie called and spoke to Bobby Holt: Bob is now on oxygen, most of the time. He has been very unwell recently. As a result of this he is going to move to WA to live with (his son) Robbie after the lease on the unit comes up. That will be in late October, so he won’t actually be in Townsville when the C&W music day happens. He is happy for it all to go ahead though and would love to be here if he was still in Townsville…….Love you Bobby Holt and we miss you and Jude like crazy.

Sadly Linda Birse passed away this week, always in our thoughts…..Vale Linda Trevor Phillips has been diagnosed with Parkinsons, thinking of you and Carol.

Maureen Ryan is still struggling with her health so it’s to be hoped the medicos sort it out for her sooner rather than later because it’s been a lengthy period of concern and anguish for her; Bronwyn Sant has also been experiencing bad times, health-wise, and we hope her medicos clear up her concerns as well.

Terry & Roz have sold the Units after many years of management. They’ve done a super job and have been a wonderful part of our community. Thank you, folks, and enjoy your new life. Apparently, they’re going to live locally which is good news.

Sadly, we’ve said “see-ya-later” to Mark as Chrissie’s side-kick. We’ve grown extremely fond of Mark over the last few years, and it has been an emotional and sad time for all of us who work with him. However, I’m sure he’s not completely lost to us and that we’ll see him from time to time.

PLEASE READ THIS - The Community Association and the local Lions Club are proposing to hold a Christmas Day (“Lunch for the Lonely, Sad, and other unfortunate circumstances” – my personal terminology) Luncheon for those who would otherwise spend Chrissie Day on their own for whatever reason. We will be putting it out on the local Facebook Pages and more in the November “Rag”, but this is just a “heads-up” for those who might be interested in attending. If you’re alone, for whatever reason – maybe you’ve just moved here - on Christmas Day and over 18 years of age, you just need to call Chris at the RTC on 4770 7855 and register and we’ll take it from there. The Luncheon will be free but we’ll be asking you to provide your own drinks. We’ll try to make your time with us (about 11 am until 2pm) as pleasant as possible with empathy and smiling faces and at least some of the joy that Christmas should bring. Carers are most welcome, as are couples, animals are not. And anyone who would like to volunteer to help on the day will be most welcome as well.

• Life at the Community Centre has been pretty normal and relatively quiet, thank heavens. We’ve just been taking care

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of business and getting on with the daily running of what we offer the community. We presently have a lot on our plate and it requires “heads-down, bums-up” with lots of concentration, wise decision-making and as little interruption as possible.

We’ve had this year’s required AGM and the Committee is returned with Ian Dow not re-nominating but Angie Barr joining. Ever onward……..

Now, we’re PLEADING with our community for a few volunteers for our Library: Deb and Linda work extremely hard trying to keep up with it all, but we badly need about 4, 5, 6 more vollies who can give a couple of/few hours weekly. And we’d love to have a couple of men in amongst that. It’s calm, peaceful, clean work and there’s a social element as well which is most beneficial and healthy. We supply tea, coffee and biccies. PLEASE think about it – we’re desperate!

The Seniors and the Garden Group are both back to doing a few bus trips, separately, of course. Such a happy and enjoyable atmosphere on these days out. So thrilled to see it happening again. Let’s hope it continues.

Chappy Travis and his youngsters are also “doin’ it” with the Bus and at the Centre. It’s so good to see them all out and about, active, engaged and enjoying themselves. No time there for stealing cars or property theft. Goodonya, kids, and Chappy.

I’ve posted this recipe before, but it is so good and so easy, I thought I’d do it again Two (2) INGREDIENT PIZZA BASE: 1½ cups S.R. Flour; 1 cup plain Greek Yoghurt; Cooking Spray.

Mix Flour and Yoghurt in a bowl; transfer to a work surface floured with SR Flour. Knead dough, adding more Flour as needed to keep Dough from being too sticky, for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Then, spray a 30cm (12”) Pizza Pan with cooking spray and spread dough to edges of pan.

“Politics on all levels and Big Business is one giant club – and you and I ain’t part of it.”

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Live well, love much, laugh often ......................“Sancho Panza” Rollingstone Rag, October 2021

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Blog: What changes to child sexual abuse laws mean for all Queenslanders POSTED BY:

Monica Taylor (QCOSS) POSTED ON:

26 July 2021 On 5 July 2021, new laws around reporting sexual abuse of children commenced in Queensland. All adults living in Queensland are now required by law to report sexual offending against a child by another adult to police, unless they have a reasonable excuse.

A child means a person under 16 years of age or a person under 18 with an impairment of the mind.

A child sexual offence is an offence of a sexual nature committed against a child. It includes indecent treatment of a child, rape, incest, carnal knowledge with or of a child, grooming, making child exploitation material and maintaining a sexual relationship with a child.

Failure to disclose the information to police is an offence punishable by up to three years imprisonment.

These new laws are in response to the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

For staff working in social service organisations, this means that if your staff and/or volunteers believe on reasonable grounds that a child sexual offence is being or has been committed against a child by another adult, then staff are required to notify police of that belief unless they have a reasonable excuse not to do so.

A reasonable excuse for not reporting sexual abuse against a child is not exhaustively defined in the legislation. It may include if: •

you have already reported the offence to an appropriate authority or you know another person has or will report it – for example, if you are: 

a nurse and have already reported it to Child Safety Service

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a teacher and your school principal or another teacher has already reported the offence according to other laws

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you received information about the victim who is now an adult and you reasonably believe they don’t want to reveal it to the police

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you believe reporting the offence would endanger you or another person (other than the alleged offender).

You will not need to report an offence to the police if it has already been reported to an appropriate authority, such as Child Safety Services.

More information about the new laws is available on the Queensland Government website.

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, October 2021

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Are you feeling concerned about the wet season?

Do you want to feel reassured before and/or after a severe weather event?

A Community initiative is being established between Rollingstone SES, and The Rollingstone Community Association, to develop a “Register of Vulnerable Residents".

What will being on the Vulnerable resident’s register do for me?

Regardless of your age/ family circumstances/ whether you are living alone or in a household /living with a disability/or are new to the community – by registering your interest in the Vulnerable Resident’s register - you will be contacted a member of the Community Services above either by phone or in your own home to check to see you are doing ok before and/or after a weather event in the district. Assistance to complete a “What If” action plan to be ready should a weather event be threatening.

Interested? Please complete the details below and return to either Chris at the RTC or Rollingstone SES. Call 47707855 for further information.

All information collected during this activity will be maintained as private and confidential.

Name/s: _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: _______________________________Mob: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________Email: ________________________________________ Assistance Type: WHAT-IF PLANNING (please visit www.getreadyqld for online planning information)

WELFARE CHECK/S

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AEDs Located in the Community There are four (4) AED in the Community available for use when needed. There are 2 at Mystic Sands Golf Club; 1 x is at the front of the bar and the other is beside the 5th Tee. 1 x at Fishermans Landing and the 4th one is at the front of the Rollingstone Lions Den.

GOLF CLUB

ROLLINGSTONE LIONS DEN

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THE ROLLINGSTONE SES GROUP URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!!

Are you the type of person who takes a hands on approach to emergencies?

The SES responds to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies. SES Volunteers are “ordinary people doing extraordinary things.”

If you would like to help, we will find a way to utilise your talents and expertise. For more information visit your local SES HQ training night (2nd & 4th Wednesday each month).

Call your Local Group Leader to find out more on 0418 194 876 Council offers FREE MICROCHIPPING to registered pets once a month. The event takes place at the Animal Care & Adoption Centre.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! CALL 13 48 10

Upcoming Dates: 22 Sept 20 Oct 17 Nov 15 Dec 9AM—2PM

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Properties selling off market! Plenty of genuine buyers.

Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au

Winter tourist season opens up to summer travellers During my travels around the Hinchinbrook electorate, I have noticed many southern tourists, grey nomads and caravaners exploring our piece of paradise. With our spectacular tropical rainforests, the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, picturesque tropical islands, refreshing swimming holes and iconic waterfalls, it’s pretty clear why so many have flocked to the North this year.

In Queensland, domestic overnight visitor expenditure has decreased, this was expected due to lockdowns, border closures and the uncertainty around the coronavirus. Despite this, Queenslanders have supported their home state, with intrastate holiday spend reaching a record high, up 19.6 per cent to $4.8 billion. For regional areas of Queensland and small townships like Rollingstone, this has been welcome news.

Our warmer months are just around the corner, and it is expected that the North’s visitor statistics will drop off slightly but will spike as we near the Christmas school holidays. It’s just wonderful to see people choosing to holiday in Hinchinbrook. As we say hello to the warmer months, we have to slightly change our messaging, ensuring visitors and locals are prepared before cyclone season could be the difference between staying safe or losing everything.

Now is the perfect time to prepare your household/caravan emergency plan and put together your emergency kit to ensure you have all you need if a disaster were to strike.

To prepare the ‘Get Ready Queensland’ campaign has plenty of information that can help you out, please visit the Get Ready Queensland Government website or contact your local Council.

I look forward to catching up with many of you at the Hinchinbrook Interclub Fishing Competition Presentation on Saturday 9 October. The Presentation will be held at the new shelter in Toomulla Park.

Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook

How To Report Animal Cruelty?

If you have been witness to animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment, or have seen injured wildlife, please report a Cruelty Case online by completing our online Cruelty Form (best approach when an animal is injured, sick or neglected and requires attention, but it's NOT an emergency).

If an animal is seriously injured, ill or trapped and requires URGENT attention please contact our Cruelty Hotline 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or 1300 852 188.

LOCAL WILDLIFE CARERS -

ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds

GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES, KANGAROOS and BIRDS……4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS 0402 084 588 17

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ROLLINGSTONE and DISTRICT LEOS CLUB Hello Rollingstone, and a big “Shout out” to all young people in our beautiful part of paradise with an update of what your local Leo Club has been up to during the past period. As we know the Pineapple Festival was cancelled, with the resultant lost opportunity for the Leo Club to showcase “Who they are and what they do”, however they have completed the following activities:Joined with Lions and the Mystic Sands Golf resort for two nights of Barefoot Bowls.

Held their planning and activities afternoon which included Touch Football, a visit to the Beach, sausage sizzle, detailed planning of the remaining activities for the year, a twilight Candle-light Reflection Ceremony, Spotlight and bonfire and marshmallows to finish.

Supported the School Junior Leos and the Colour Run on the School Oval.

So what is planned for the rest of the year:Sunday 14th November the Leos will be hosting a “Colour Run” that afternoon in conjunction with the Lions “Lap The Map for Diabetes” event. All young people regardless of age in our community are welcome to come and join in the fun with the Leos that afternoon. (more details in next months Rolly Rag) Saturday 20th November, Club Visit to the new North Queensland Autism Leo Club in Townsville and will combine that with their Club Christmas breakup.

They will also conduct a community collection of Food Items and again distribute Christmas Hampers to needy Families for Christmas.

So – if you are 12 years of age or about to turn 12, why not grab your friends and come along to see what our Leo Club is all about. Please do not hesitate to contact me!

Shirley Muller Assistant Leo Advisor Mobile 0407 114687: Email jsrellum@yahoo.com.au

ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. Hi Folks, COVID has influenced the closure of our Pineapple Festival for the last two years, however it has presented an opportunity to refresh the festival with community input.

The Rollingstone Pineapple Festival is the local major signature event held in partnership with the community and it’s important that we review the opportunities for fresh ideas and new directions.

To encourage community involvement; we will be holding Pineapple Festival brainstorming meetings at the Lions Den on the first Monday evening for the months of October, November and December ready for planning meetings from February 2022 onwards. The first of these meetings will be Monday the 4th of October at 7.00pm and we would like to encourage representatives of all community groups and individual residents who may like to work with us to develop a new face of our unique event.

In this issue of the Rolly Rag you will notice that The Community Association and the Lions Club have a joint project to assist residents who do not have transport or the ability to take advantage of the Council Free Tip opening over the dates of October the 22nd to 23rd. This is part of preparations for our wet season which is expected to start early this year.

The cost is $5.00 per handheld bundle, larger qualities with a negotiable price, remember household items e.g., old washing machines, fridges etc will be picked up with a booking with the Council.

If you have recyclable cans or bottles that you would consider donating to the Lions Club for our community work, you can place them in rubbish bin liners and leave on the curb side and notify us that they are Ok to be picked up with this project.

Would you like to donate your recyclable cans and bottles to the Lions Club community projects on a regular basis, please phone me and we can arrange a bale and frame or a large wheelie bin to be left for regular collection.

We would love to talk to residents considering volunteering, say a mimum of 3 hours per month to help in the community – Please contact our Membership Officer Michelle Ambia on 0409 338 668 Michelle could give you an information pack and if you would like; Michelle could arrange a visit to our Dinner Meeting held on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G.Day ALL, Well due to the threat of rain, which didn’t eventuate, we missed our bonfire night but still had a great time at the hall to celebrate our FATHER’S DAY. We had our usual soup, stew and dessert night. Very, Very yummy. A credit to all our great cooks. We had a competition to decide who cooked the best soup. The decision by the judges ended in a tie with two winners Kerrie with pea and ham and Bernice with pumpkin. We hope you enjoyed your prizes. All the soups were good and different.

We drew lucky numbers to see which Father would have the privilege of cutting the FATHER’S DAY cake.

Geoff Ivett won and came forward for the job. A small cake was covered with a very large saucepan which he had to remove. Knife in hand he lifted the big saucepan off to much surprise and applause from everybody standing to watch. The look on his face and laughter from the crowd made the night. The cake was only a very small muffin. He was told he had to cut a slice for everyone; he managed eighteen miniature slices which was remarkable considering the size of the cake.

Good effort Geoff.

We did then bring out the real cake for him to cut. GOOD TRICK hey GEOFF. He also won the lucky door prize, and the raffle too. It was his lucky night.

Jessica won the lucky members draw. First timer. Good on ya Beautiful girl.

We played GOLF PUTTING and team two; Alan, Linda, Denis and Phyllis were the winners and got the gold. Well done GUYS. Our next BBQ is on the 10th Oct at the hall; hope to see you all there for another top night. Visitors are always welcome meals are 10 dollars per person children under 12 are free members are always free. For information or to join our great club Phone Linda: ….47707991.

Until next time stay healthy and happy……...Kindest regards from

2nd Saturday of Every Month!

Next Sitting — 9TH OCTOBER

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FISHERMAN’S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB Welcome to a new year for the Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club.

Since our last report we have elected a new committee. We welcome all new committee members and say farewell and a massive THANK YOU to those who have contributed to the club in the past year/s. The AGM was well represented by all financial members. A great feed and lots laughs.

We had the wrap up of the monthly fishing competition with Peter Hall taking out Senior Most Fish Caught, Zepher Thompson, Junior Most Fish Caught and Wayne Truscott awarded the Biggest Fish for the Year award.

The October Market will be held on Saturday 2nd October. This is going to be epic. We will have our regular awesome stall holders and some LIVE music from DIVA MUSIC. The market starts at 8am on The Esplanade, Balgal Beach. https:// www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket The Hinchinbrook Challenge Fishing Competition with Toomulla Fishing Club has ended. We are looking forward to a wonderful presentation night at Toomulla on the 9th October. We can’t wait to see which club will take out this years prize. Last years competition was so close. We will announce the winner in the next edition.

The Clubs next big adventure will be our annual trip to Lucinda. Being held at the end of October.

This is sure to be a great weekend filled with food, drinks and frivolity. WATCH THIS SPACE for evidence. The monthly BBQ will NOT be held in October due to the trip.

The regular Monthly BBQ is held on the last Friday of each month. A courtesy bus is available for those who would like to have a drink without the risk of capture. Members and children eat free, Non-Members $15 per person. This is event is not a BYO event.

Please email us for further details. fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Fishing Shirts: We have fishing shirts for sale. These will need to be ordered. Please email us for an order form.

Stinger Net: Looks like the Stinger net will be in place from early November.

Fishing News: Barra Season- Closed from November 1st 2021 til 31st January 2022.

Reef Closure- 3rd October until 7th October 2021 and 2nd November until 6th November. All Reef Species Fish will be an illegal catch during these times. For further info www.fisheries.qld.gov.au Dickies Fishing Report: Well, G’day Folks, another month has gone by and coming closer to the Barra closure season, so make the most of our allotted time to catch these beautiful fish. Talking of Barra, there have been some excellent specimens landed in all the creeks using live bait or grey coloured plastics cast into the mangroves. Also, the winter bream have been putting in a good show with Olera, Crystal and Taylors Beach estuary all producing good creek fishing. Winter Whiting still being landed around the mouths of Scrubby, Rollingstone and Hencamp Creeks, best baits being Yabbies, Mantis prawns or strips of squid wrapped around a long shanked size 2 hook. Beware of the Crocs in all the creeks anything from 2 metres up will be looking to make a meal of a dangling foot or hand from a tinnie. We haven't hunted them for 4 decades or more and they have lost their fear of humans.

The whales, 30 thousand plus of them should be on their way south by now however there could be the odd straggler out around the islands so it will pay to keep an eye out till at least October.

The inner shoals are producing some good Grunter, Sweetlip, Coral Trout and Doggie Mackeral with a variety of baits being used from Squid through to Pilchards. Unfortunately, the weather has not been good with the mango winds keeping a lot of vessels confined to early morning trips close inshore until about 9 or 10 am depending on the tides. Talking about tides Rollingstone Creek needs about 1.8 meters of the tide, Hencamp Creek around 2.3 meters of tide and all the creeks between Saunders and Taylors Beach are silting up and we need a good flood in all of them to open the mouths up.

Good crabs are being caught in Rollingstone and Hencamp Creeks but unless you stay close to them the share farmers will be sniffing around.

That's all for this month, stay safe and tight lines don't forget to tell someone where you are going and what time you will be returning or put in a trip sheet with Townsville or Ingham Coast Guards. Remember you can leave your out of date EPIRBS or Flares at The Landing for safe disposal………...Regards Dickie.

Check our Facebook page for up to date news: https://www.facebook.com/Fishermans Landing-Fishing-Social-Club-Balgal-Beach-inc For more information regarding our club please contact us. Email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Tight lines and Stay Safe!

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Greetings from the misty mountain village of Paluma.

Colwyn Campbell who usually pens this update from our little village is currently unwell, so I have been entrusted with this important task. I hope I can do it justice in her absence.

So much for the dry season this year! It seems Paluma has had endless cool, cloudy and sometimes miserable days where the heavy mist has not lifted. It has been wet, wet, wet with rain in the gauge on most days this month. On the first day of Spring we received a bumper 25+ mm of rainfall.

Our new BOM rain gauge at the Village Green has been working overtime. Just as we were all starting to go a bit mouldy, the sun has finally come out this week to dry things out. Our gardens have thrived with the dry season rain and there are plenty of blooms to see on a walk through the village. The bright purple and pink Tibouchina’s are always a show-stopper and many a visitor to the village stops to photograph these beautiful trees.

everywhere amongst a sea of purple, pink, yellow and seriously psychedelic outfits. Residents wined, dined, sang, danced and laughed until the wee hours of Sunday morning. Our meeting room in the Community Hall was transformed into a disco for the night, complete with dance floor, mirror ball and music box. The dancing was very enthusiastic, if not completely coordinated!

The Outer Limits crew have been busy as always hosting school groups and community groups at the Paluma High Ropes Course and on rainforest treks, mountain biking and canoeing at the Paluma Dam. The Palma Dam Trail Run is coming up next month on Sunday 31st October.

Our resident Potter at Paluma (Len Cook) is getting ready to fire up the anagama kiln at the end of September.

He is busy stacking wood and preparing the kiln for his week long mammoth effort to fire all his creations. This is a major event in the village with many residents assisting Len to keep the kiln fed with wood and at temperature 24 hours a day. Make a note to visit the gallery at Len Cook Ceramics in the coming months to see his latest creations. Len is an award-winning Potter and his work is impressive. We are most proud of our Paluma Potter!

Some of us ‘old rockers’ from Paluma are planning a trip down the hill to see our Rollingstone neighbours in early October. We look forward to mingling with you at the upcoming event at the Rolly Pub. How lucky we are to be relatively Covid free in North Qld so that we can still enjoy gatherings like these.

Don’t forget our Paluma Sunday Market is coming up on Sunday 3rd October from 9 am to 1 pm. We are also holding a special celebratory Morning Tea on Sunday 24th October to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of our much beloved Community Hall. Come join us from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

As always, there has been plenty of activity in the village over the past weeks. The Paluma Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) has a new First Officer in Ross Hyne and Sonya Bryce is the Secretary/Treasurer. There has been a recruitment drive for new members and we are still on the lookout for willing volunteers to join the crew. Ross and Sonya have convened a recent meeting for training purposes and a further community meeting and the AGM is taking place on 18th September.

For a small community, Paluma has a very active social scene.

Our resident Social Committee (better known as the ‘any excuse for a party’ committee) held an International Night. As is the norm at Paluma, the attendees bought along a meal to share with friends and neighbours.

What an international smorgasbord of food we enjoyed that night as we celebrated multiculturalism - Paluma-style!

If you had visited the village last Saturday night you might have thought you had slipped back a few decades as we celebrated ‘Back to the 70’s Night’ at the Community Hall.

There were flares, flowers, big hair and big moustaches See you round the misty mountain ridges….Michele Bird

BABZ AQUA GROUP We are back in the water! Tuesday October 5th and Friday 8th kicks off our programme for fun and exercise in the cooling waters of the resort pool at the Rollingstone Beach Front Resort. Tuesday and Friday will see us there and ready in the water at 9.30 am for a fun session of water based movement, friendly chatter whilst moving freely around the cool pool!

No matter your what your fitness level, the group has participation across all levels and welcomes new comers to join in the fun.

Any queries, please call 0417716366

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MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB INC Wow, so September is gone. Here is some highlights for the club.

Monthly Medal winners: Mens Stuart Jones div 1, Jim Ollett Div 2 Runner ups: Mick McMahon and Richard Gammie Ladies Teresa Jewell winner, runner up Rebecca Logan Well played everyone!

Hit and giggle Ladies fun day 12th Sept. was well attended and feedback was very well received. Our extra bonus was coaching lessons from Bev Smith who is a regular camper at the club and conducts clinic in her home club of Hepburn Springs in Victoria. Many ladies gained one on one hints and tips for their golf game. Plans are to hold another before Xmas.

Men’s X division Pennants on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th October, 16 of our club members will represent the club proudly and we will have 50 other players to the club and our little piece of paradise.

What’s ahead for October?

Family trivia night hosted by Merle Dickenson SATURDAY 16th October 6:30pm registration for eyes down at 7pm $5 per players teams of 4-6. Everyone in the district most welcome, it will be a fun night again. Hope to see you there. If you don’t make it this night we will be hosting another on 13th November. Thanks Merle for your efforts much appreciated but please stay up right for the night.

Best wishes to Bob and Jacqui Brown on their move to town but we are so happy to see you still playing your regular game of golf with us.

We continue to welcome new members each month and we are so happy to have them joining our club. Hope you enjoy our course and what the club had to offer. Remember visitors are welcome anytime.

Till next time enjoy having fun in the sun and hit ‘em well but most of all have fun…….Gurdie

Don’t forget to send us your contributions for the Rolly Rag. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris at the RTC.

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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Council Weather Station Collaboration

By 4/5/6 Rollingstone State School Local school works with Council to construct and deploy small weather stations around the community.

Rollingstone Year 4/5/6 students have been working with the Townsville City Council on an environmental technology project to record the temperature across the Townsville region. The Council aims to have 5000 weather stations deployed across the region to give them an accurate temperature map of our area. This information will be used to monitor climate change in our local area.

Dylan, Jordan and Lauren, Environmental Officers from the Council have developed a program to allow students to help create and deploy the weather stations. During the term, they have come to the Rollingstone State School each week to work with us on this important project.

Students made the weather stations from components brought by the council. We put an environmental censer developed by JCU, inside a Stevenson Screen. This required a lot of fine-motor skills that we don't all have!

The weather stations are being deployed all over our local area by students.

We have placed 4 in the school grounds and then the rest will be spread over Balgal Beach, Toomulla, Mutarnee and Hencamp. They are being placed about 1.8 metres up a pole or a tree.

Data sent from the weather stations will come online over the next few weeks and we will be able to see the temperatures in real time at each placement.

If you see a small white UFO on a tree or on a pole-please don't touch! If the UFO has stopped flying (fallen out of the tree) please contact the Rollingstone State school.

ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL is looking for donations of every day materials for the students to create, build, experiment and play with at Rollingstone State School.

We are asking you to have a look around your house and yard for any unused objects that the children could use outdoors. We only ask that these items are not sharp (including broken) or treated with toxic chemicals. They will be used in the sandpit most of the time so tough things like pots, pans and other kitchen items will be greatly appreciated.

These items will help the children use their creativity and imaginations in endless ways.

Please drop your items to the school house yard. Thank you in advance for your contribution.

The Emergency+ App is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners.

The app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

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ANNUAL

ART EXHIBITION THIS YEAR INCORPORATING SCULPTURE, POTTERY AND ABORIGINAL WORKS

GRAND OPENING FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 6:30 p.m.

(1 free glass of bubbly and finger food supplied) (Bar open courtesy of Lions)

OPEN TIMES Saturday 16th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Also on — Car Boot Sale)

Sunday 17th 9 a.m. to 12 noon

People’s Choice Competition

Or the Rollingstone Community Office - 47707855

Well, we’ve had some disappointment re: the art class with Ann Walsh, for which we did not get the necessary funding, is not going ahead; maybe next year. Our big excitement was the recently held Brushes and Bubbles night, which was well attended and everyone had a great time. Thanks to those who participated.

Now we have less than a month to our big event the Annual Art Exhibition. Opening Night October Friday 15th and, of course, all day on the Saturday (with the Car Boot Sale). Someone will be manning the hall on the Sunday morning as well.

On closing let us wish those artists entering the Hinchinbrook Bird-life painting exhibition and competition good luck. This is a great initiative from Tyto Gallery and well worth taking a trip to see the entries.

Cheers from the A@RTeam.

(Vote for your favourite piece and donate to the prize) Rollingstone Community Hall 44 Community Crescent, Mystic Sands

ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS Ingham Seniors invited the Rollingstone Seniors for a visit.

22 people went up there for the morning and as usual the Ingham Seniors provided us with a beautiful morning tea, plus entertainment, which included Hoy & Bats, fashion show and plays. Most of our Seniors were lucky enough to win lots of prizes. One of our Seniors joined in with the Ingham ladies and danced with them. Thanks to Joe for driving the bus on the day.

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Ravenswood with RAVEN TOURS at the end of September.

They will be staying at one of the haunted hotels there and will be going on a tour of Ravenswood and surrounds. All food is included in the tour price. Sounds like they will all have a great night.

For the over 65s you don’t have to be a member of the local Seniors to go the Townsville City Council Seniors Luncheon, which will be held on the 22nd October, Council is providing a bus to take us there, we have organised 50 tickets, To get in the door you must have a ticket. We will be taking names after the first of October, please contact WENDY on 0418654242. More photos on back page. Rhonda Muller is in talks with Wendy re: Carlyle Gardens coming to Rollingstone for a day of fun and games. Date TBA………..Wendy: President 26

11.30am-1pm—Rollingstone Community Centre Thursday 2pm-4pm—Bluewater State School

6th & 20th OCTOBER FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library

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9 Holiday Units from $100 per night

TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres

GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE

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Hello Rolly Rag Readers!

Driving whilst a relevant drug is present in your saliva or blood is dangerous and affects your judgement, vision, coordination and reflexes, increasing your risk of having a serious traffic crash. Drug driving puts both your safety and other road users at risk and it is an offence in Queensland. Intoxication (drugs and/or alcohol) is one of the Fatal 5.

Driving is one of the most dangerous daily activities we do in our lifetime and I certainly don’t want to be sharing the road with people who are or have recently been using dangerous drugs. As members of this community, I am asking for your assistance to make our community safer. Since the beginning of this year, over seventy (70) people have been charged with drug driving within the Rollingstone Police Division. That’s an average of approximately 2 people each week!

Drug use stops with the drug dealers. If you observe any suspicious behaviour or aware of people that may be involved in the manufacture, supply and trafficking of drugs you can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or you can report it online through the Crime Stoppers website www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/ make-a-report. If you observe someone driving whilst under the influence of drugs and or liquor, call 000 immediately.

Every bit of information helps.

Remember in an emergency, call 000. If you are reporting a crime committed against you, and it is not urgent, contact Police Link on 131 444. For all other reports of crime and suspicious activity, contact crime stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/make-a-report and you can choose to remain anonymous. If you wish to speak with the Rollingstone Police Officers in person, where possible we endeavour to be present at the police station each Thursday between 1pm and 3pm. We will try our hardest to be available during this time, but as you might know, crime doesn’t know how to tell the time yet. Please take care and stay safe!

Brendan POWNALL Rollingstone Police.

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GARLIC MUSHROOMS 4 tab. unsalted butter 1 tab. Olive oil 1/2 an onion chopped (optional) 500gr button mushrooms 2 tab. dry white wine (optional) 1 teasp. fresh thyme leaves chopped 2 tab. chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves garlic minced Salt and pepper to taste

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Heat the butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Saute the onion until softened.

Add the mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges.

Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Stir through thyme, 1 tab parsley and garlic. Cook for a further 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve warm.

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Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au

Winter tourist season opens up to summer travellers During my travels around the Hinchinbrook electorate, I have noticed many southern tourists, grey nomads and caravaners exploring our piece of paradise. With our spectacular tropical rainforests, the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, picturesque tropical islands, refreshing swimming holes and iconic waterfalls, it’s pretty clear why so many have flocked to the North this year.

In Queensland, domestic overnight visitor expenditure has decreased, this was expected due to lockdowns, border closures and the uncertainty around the coronavirus. Despite this, Queenslanders have supported their home state, with intrastate holiday spend reaching a record high, up 19.6 per cent to $4.8 billion. For regional areas of Queensland and small townships like Rollingstone, this has been welcome news.

Our warmer months are just around the corner, and it is expected that the North’s visitor statistics will drop off slightly but will spike as we near the Christmas school holidays. It’s just wonderful to see people choosing to holiday in Hinchinbrook. As we say hello to the warmer months, we have to slightly change our messaging, ensuring visitors and locals are prepared before cyclone season could be the difference between staying safe or losing everything.

Now is the perfect time to prepare your household/caravan emergency plan and put together your emergency kit to ensure you have all you need if a disaster were to strike. To prepare the ‘Get Ready Queensland’ campaign has plenty of information that can help you out, please visit the Get Ready Queensland Government website or contact your local Council.

I look forward to catching up with many of you at the Hinchinbrook Interclub Fishing Competition Presentation on Saturday 9 October. The Presentation will be held at the new shelter in Toomulla Park.

Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook

Stroke is always a medical EMERGENCY The faster you get to hospital for treatment for stroke, the better your chance of making a good recovery.

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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc. ................ 44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411 Ambulance

Committee: President:

Sue Von Wald ....................................0407 753 562

C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033

Treasurer:

Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.

Hon. Secretary:

Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855

President:

Bruce Smith ................................. 0407 157 515

Committee:

Angie Barr………………………….……………0417 027 700

Secretary:

Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861

Deb Calder ……………... ........................... 47707 474

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.

Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689

Email:…………….….fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com

Ann Martin…………………….. ................0408 100 083

President:

Gavin Love................................... 0419 387 856

Secretary:

Kim Love ..................................... 0419 387 856

All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816

Mystic Sands Golf Resort………………………………………..47707 355 Playgroup 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

Community Hall Phone: (M-F 9am-3pm) ........................ 47707 153 ROLLY RAG E-mail:

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com

Contact:

Rag office. ............................................. 47707 799

OIC:

Sgt Anthony Jacobs

2IC:

Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall

POLICE LINK………… ................................................................... 131444 EMERGENCY………... ......................................................................... 000 CRIMESTOPPERS…. ..........................................................1800 333 000 Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone:

Raymond Pace.............. 47707 285 / 0427 116 604

Fire Permit:

Rob Pratt ...........................................0407 634 361

Toomulla:

Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813

Emergency - Flood or Storm:.................................................... 13 2500 Headquarters:……….. ………………………………………………………… 47707 589 Rob Wilson ........................................0418 194 876

Rollingstone State School Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

President:

Annie O’Brien…………….…………………… 0418 252 450

Email:………………………………………………………... rollysspandc@gmail.com Mutarnee State School Principal:

Jamie Oliver................................. 0408 710 030

1st. V. President: Sarah Swan .................................. 0439 492 351 Secretary:

TBA ..................................................... TBA

Treasurer:

Wilfred Karnoll ................................. 47788 441

Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com Rollingstone RSL Ewan Cameron ............................ 0417 719 043

Email: ..................................... secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au Rollingstone & District Lions Club President:

John Holliday ............................... 0414 808 483

Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President:

Wendy Clark ................................ 0418 654 242

Secretary:

Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861

Toomulla Community Association President:

Rhonda Schwarz ............................... 47707 813

Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130

S.E.S.

Principal:

President:

President:

Police

Group Leader:

Paluma & District Community Association

Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131

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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 ........................................... 0414 717 374 Bird Rescue ............................................47707 356 / 0412 965 535 Margaret Preston (Vet) .................................... TXT 0403 262 212 Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40 Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................

Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ......... 47707 855 33

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?

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Lots of new stock on display.

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Potatoes Onions Tomatoes

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Eggs Bananas Pineapples

Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables

FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing?

We stock tackle, lines, lures,

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BAIT for local conditions

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OCTOBER 2021 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

31 7.30am Mass at Hall

1 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

10am-4pm Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards CLOSE

3 7.30am Mass at Hall 9am 1pm Paluma Sunday Markets

10am-4pm Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards OPENING 5.15pm RSL Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 4 9am Line dancing @ Hall

5 9.30am Aquarobics

6 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making workshops in RTC

12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY 4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group

10 7.30am Mass at Hall 5.00pm BBB&LC BBQ @ Hall

11 9 am Line dancing @ Hall

12 9.30am Aquarobics

12.30 Cards @ Hall

1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall

7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

5.30pm Lions Business Meeting

13 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Christmas Card making workshops in RTC 4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group

7 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) No Hairdresser this month 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

14 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

6.45pm SES training 17 7.30am Mass at Hall

18 9 am Line dancing @ Hall

9am-12pm Art Exhibition @ 12.30pm Cards @ Hall Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

24 7.30am Mass at Hall Dump Free Day Bluewater

Friday

25 9 am Line dancing @ Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall

10.30-12.30pm 7 pm Paluma AA Meeting at Morning Tea RTC 20 year Anni of Comm Hall

19 9.30am Aquarobics

20 9am Indoor Bowls

2pm Boardgames @ Hall

9am Christmas Card making workshops in RTC 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY

21 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group

9am VET at Hall

26 9.30am Aquarobics

27 9am Indoor Bowls

5.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting

9am Christmas Card making workshops in RTC

28 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

4.30-5.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training

9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

8 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30am Aquarobics 5.15pm RSL Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort

Saturday

2 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9-12noon Op Shop

9 9-12noon Op Shop 12.30pm BINGO AT THE HALL

15 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30am Aquarobics 5.15pm RSL Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 6.30pm Art Expo Opening Night @ Hall

16 Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach Medical Centre 9-12noon Op Shop

22 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30am Aquarobics

23 9-12noon Op Shop

9am-1pm Car Boot Sale 9am-4pm Art Exhibition @ hall

Dump Free Day Toomulla / Bluewater

5.15pm RSL Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort

29 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30am Aquarobics

30 9-12noon Op Shop

5.15pm RSL Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort FLF&SC @ Lucinda Weekend

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Rollingstone Line Dancers celebrating 21 years in Rollingstone.

Bubbles and Brushes Night with our up and coming Artists

Rollingstone Seniors Day Trip to join the Ingham Seniors for Morning Tea and games.

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