Rollingstone Rag October 2020

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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 N E & 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

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Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated AED (Defibrillator) available at Fisherman’s Landing for Public use.

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OCTOBER 2020 COVER: Peter Taylor, Bushy Parker Park 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: Jennifer Greene 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 publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER freedom of speech, however, only letters The ‘Rolly Rag’ is supplied with a name and address will be produced by a team published. Letters will be published with of volunteers — any name only. We try to print articles as they comments, criticisms are presented, but we do reserve the right or complaints should to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all be addressed to the articles submitted pending time limitations.

Secretary, RaDCA Inc, Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout guarantee that the article will be published. remains the copyright of the Rollingstone The Trade Practices Act of 1st October 1974, and District Community Association Inc relating to consumer protection, places a (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher). heavy burden on advertisers and publishers The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept of such advertisements and articles. Section responsibility for any unsolicited material or 62 of this Act imposes a general duty on transparencies. The Rag is fully independent everyone not to engage in trade or and its views are not necessarily those of commerce, or in a conduct that is any company, organisation, club or person misleading and deceptive. mentioned herein. All copyrights and In view of the obvious impossibility of trademarks are recognised and all images ensuring that all advertising submitted for are used for the purpose of the our newspaper complies with this Act, dissemination of information only. No part advertisers will appreciate the absolute of this publication can be reproduced need themselves to ensure that the Act is without the written permission of the adhered to. publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to

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Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 2020 12.5mm 1230mm 4

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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 rollingstonertc@bigpond.com.

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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)

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

Important document scanning ............................... $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 door, 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 and Night 9-11.30am only $2.50 & 7-9pm only $2.00

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, October 2020

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.

Chris (Centre Manager) will be on Holidays from Monday October 5th Until Monday November 2nd. Please plan accordingly.

The Postal vote document is available at the RTC if you need assistance with emailing/faxing the form to the Electoral Commission.

Anyone can apply for a postal vote.

What you need to know: 1.

Your postal vote can only be sent to you after candidate nominations close in mid-October.

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Complete your vote as soon as you receive it.

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Mail your postal vote back right away.

BALGAL BEACH MARKET SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2020 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach

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

Thank You The Community would like to thank Chloe Phillips for her time and hairdressing skills in September and October. Chloe is Carol and Trevor Phillips grand-daughter and Chloe has been staying in the community for a short time and is now heading home to Brisbane. Peta the Hairdresser from Bluewater is starting at the RTC on Wednesday 14 October at 9am. Peta’s phone number is 0407 876 182.

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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 As it warms up, the snakes come out. Please keep a sharp eye out for them, especially when you are walking your dog near long grass or even taken your family and pets to the park..

If you happen to see a snake, please do not attempt to move it, kill it or go near it, and remember to NOT PANIC! Most snakes will not deliberately move towards you unless it is provoked. Try to back away slowly from the snake but keep your eye on it. For snake removal contact your local snake handler Trish on 0413 066 535. f you or your pet are bitten seek medical attention immediately.

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Social Distancing Check Diary for days and times 8 October 13 October

14 October 1,8,15,22,20 September

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL GROUPS AND EVENTS AT THE R&D COMMUNITY CENTRE ARE HELD UNDER STRICT COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES Linedancing, Weight Circuit, Waterobics Indoor Bowls, Friday Exercise Bubbles and Brushes Art Social night 7-9pm at the Hall. Hosted by A@RT Craft Group – Open to all interested parties.

BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm4pm at the Hall 9am Peta (Hairdresser) will commence at the RTC. Peta will attend on a fortnightly basis.

Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – extra limited seats due to social distancing - bookings essential.

The Association hopes you enjoyed the Children’s artwork on the cover of the September Rolly Rag.

WOW!! What a month was September! The Seniors Plant Display was just what the Doctor ordered and weren’t there some awesome potted plants and flower displays.

Congratulations to Rain Sinclair-Dimech and Deb Calder for their People’s Choice Best Potted Plant and Best Flower Arrangement awards. The incredibly special things about these two winners are that one is only 9 years of age and the other used live fish in her display. Well done, girls!

Carboot Sale – It was interesting to hold a small to medium sized public event during Covid – lots of learning was done. We apologise to those sellers who rang at the last minute after we decided to cap the number to 40. All the sellers seemed to do well which is the aim of the day. Thank you to all those who came along, I hope you had luck finding that bargain. We are hopefully going back to our normal times of June and October next year, Covid restrictions permitting. On this note, I would like to give a big thank you to Mark E, Bob C and Michael F for your help on the day. Due to personal reasons, I could not see the full day out but left the Carboot sale feeling that it was in very capable hands. Thanks to Dan and Mon for the Coffee Van and to the Lions for putting on the food. Another Thank you to Aaron N and the Crocs Women’s A Grade Touch Football team for coming along for a training session at the same time, adding to the excitement and enjoyment of the day. It is nice to know that our field is getting recognition and hope more of Townsville’s Teams will take the opportunity to train out this way.

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TBA 8,15,22,29 October 7,21 October 10 October 15 October 20 October October Birthday Babies

A@RT Art Exhibition – Art @ Rollingstone Team is what our local Artist group calls themselves. A@RT have presented the community with another highly successful Art Exhibition held over 3 days starting on 11 September with wine and nibblies on the Friday evening. They then opened Saturday and Sunday with more than double the number of art works on display than last year.

A People’s Choice was awarded this year with the highest votes of 17, going to Anne Walsh for her B&W pastel of Afternoon Shadows and the runner up went to 2 paintings by the same artist Peter Simpson with 12 votes apiece. Congratulations Anne and Peter.

Votes were well distributed across the full 80+ paintings on show.

Welcome to all the newcomers to the Community and to those who have made themselves known to the Community Centre.

We are here at the RTC to assist you with any enquiries you may have including Centrelink, administrative services, Internet access/Computer Café, and any referrals you may require. A Justice of the Peace is available between 8am and 4pm Mon-Fri. Just come in and say hello. We might even make you a cup of tea or coffee.

Mini Community Libraries has been the topic of discussion on Facebook ???Did you know???

Rollingstone/Balgal Beach has the largest Community Library in Townsville (other than Council’s Libraries of course). Our Book Station (the old Rollingstone Railway Station) houses a huge collection of Fiction and NonFiction books, Biographies and jigsaw puzzles.

These books are available to the public to borrow. We do ask that the books be returned when you have finished reading them so others may have the same enjoyment you have experienced. The books are community property, donated by locals into the care of the Community Association for all to enjoy. If you want a particular book for your own collection, please check out the books in the hall on sale through the Op

Waterobics cannot go ahead until restrictions on the Caravan Park pool use are lifted.

Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.

11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day) 12.30pm Bingo at the Hall 9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403262212 3rd Thursday of each month Board Games – 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite To everyone having a birthday in October Many Happy Returns. Celebrate well.

Shop, and again at the cheapest prices around.

I can never say it enough – thank you to our volunteers. Your contribution to the smooth and safe running to all the activities of the Association is never taken for granted. To volunteer with the Association, you will be required to apply for a Child Safety Bluecard. Mark and I can help with this. The laws have changed as of the end of August and unfortunately the Bluecard needs to be approved before you can start volunteering with us. We made it a local rule for our association but now it is a Qld State Law known as “No Card No Start”.

The AGM has come and gone, the previous Management Committee has been re-elected un-opposed and will work hard for the Community for the next 12 months. The sad part about the meeting was only 6 members attended. Yes, we had enough for a Quorum which allowed the meeting to go ahead but, really if you want a say in how the Association and the Centre is run attending the AGM is important. Alternatively, we would like to think you, as the members of the Association are happy with how the centre in being managed. A motion was posed and accepted to change the time of the AGM to a daytime meeting. We love member’s feedback – truly that is how we grow and get better at what we do.

I will be on leave from Monday 5 October to Monday 2 November. Mark will be able to assist with any enquiries you have. Please come in before 1pm.

Don’t forget about the Bubbles and Brushes on 8 October – pluck up the courage to pick up a brush……….

Look after yourselves…you are the only ones who can and keep Covid Safe…………Cheers Chris.

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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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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.

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 bereavement services.

Men as Parents ParentLine (parentline.com.au) has great resources for parenting across the ages. They also have a phone line available from 8am to 10pm seven days a week on 1300 30 1300.

anxiety, depression, OCD, divorce or separation and grief and loss.

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 culturally-safe service. Below are some links to further information. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-29/brother-to-brother-helplinesupports-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 rebuilding 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-toface 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.

Facebook Supports Dads in Distress Support Services Direct Advice 4 Dads – Support for expecting, new dads and dads with toddlers. Website also available that offers practical advice and tips by dads for dads.

Who’s Your Daddy? – Townsville based support group for new fathers.

DadStuff (supportforfathers.com.au) offers free webinars for dads and father-figures. Sessions run monthly from August to December 2020. The website also has resources and a professional toolkit.

Mobile Apps

Men and Relationships

Watch Over Me is similar to the bSafe app where you can track your location for a period of time until you reach your intended destination. If you don’t confirm your safety by the time allocated, the app contacts your designated friends with your GPS location. Shaking the phone can also trigger an alert.

Parents Beyond Breakup (1300 853 437) is a charity that supports parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and separation (from their former partner and/or from their children). Dads in Distress offers free help for separated dads through a helpline Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, 24/7 online chats, email (helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup.com), online support meetings, and through Facebook messenger.

Beyondnow is a suicide safety planning app. Convenient and confidential, this app puts your safety plan in your pocket so you can access and edit it at any time.

Living Well is specifically designed to assist men who have been sexually abused in childhood and is designed to complement, not replace, the work of a qualified health professional.

1800RESPECT is a 24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of DFV or sexual assault.

Daddy Up is an app for expecting fathers. It is described as a man’s field guide to pregnancy with wise words from seasoned dads.

Mind Spot (1800 61 44 34) is Australia’s only free therapist-guided digital mental health clinic. They provide information about mental health, online assessments, and online treatment to adults with anxiety, stress, depression and chronic pain. This service is for 18+.

How to Cook Everything is an all inclusive cooking app with over 2,000 recipes with how to illustrations. Great for men who don’t know their way around the kitchen but want to.

Quick Tips for New Dads is the ultimate survival guide for new dads, made Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) from No to Violence offers assistance, by dads. It includes quick, practical advice to help you become a great dad. information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

ChoreMonster is a parent and child app that allows you to create a list of Mental Health Support (Including Phone and Online) chores for your kids to complete with a list of rewards. The interface is MensLine (1300 78 99 78) offers online, video and phone counselling. It also geared toward kids aged 4 to 12, but it should be able to work for older kids too. When the kids complete a chore, they submit it for review and receive has resources on their website (mensline.org.au) for relationships, fathers, points toward their rewards. mental health, and family violence.

eCouch (ecouch.anu.edu.au) is a self-help, self-paced program that includes exercises, workbooks and information about emotional experiences like Rollingstone Rag, October 2020

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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE

BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach

2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK

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

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General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Zakia Sultana Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch

Balgal Beach residents with dental emergencies can see us at our practice at

Call from 8am to book Bulk billing and Private Appointments

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

Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services

PHYSIOTHERAPY – Free Movement Physio - Leanna Clarke DIETITIAN - Fuel Your Life – Liam Plumridge PATHOLOGY collection - Wednesday mornings 8.30-12noon

At Balgal Beach Medical Centre on the third Saturday of every month

Saturday of the Month

OCTOBER 17 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: 4775 5754 / Mob: 0427 298 698

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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

It’s finally and it’s time to rejuvenate the Body!

Hydration • Aim to drink plenty of water.

Recommended Daily Intake is 8 Cups of fluid per day.

• Hydration preps like Hydralyte help to aid in dehydration by replacing the electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride, which help to retain fluid and maintain good nerve and muscle function.

Skincare • Make sure the water is not too hot when having a shower or bath. As nice as it feels it is one of the main causes for drying out you skin.

• If you are suffering from dry, scaly, flaky skin use a soap free alternative to wash your skin.

• Using a good moisturiser to help balance your skin.

If you are feeling a little flat or you skin is crying out at you come and have a chat with Frank, Bec or Kristie to get body glowing.

Energy The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy • Eating a variety of health foods is the key to a well-balanced diet and good nutrition • Boosting your system with a Multi Vitamin help to rejuvenate what you may be missing in your diet. ***Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet ***

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Our Sick List isn’t good: Monika Schweir (still recovering from a Stroke some months ago); Geoff Ivett (Heart Episode); Don Pearson (Mild Stroke); Linda Birse (Cancer); Kim Gottani (2 lots of Surgery); Bruce Mills (Broken Leg). We can only pass on our commiserations and wish them the very best of everything for a complete and early recovery.

Vale Cheryl Campbell (Ganley) who passed away recently. Cheryl was a great supporter of the Op Shop, so much so Cheryl asked for some of her goods to be donated to the Op Shop on her passing.

Our thanks and thoughts are with Cheryl’s family.

However, there are some happier stories: Bev Patterson has left town to start a new life on a small property out behind Bundaberg; Brad Gough is now officially retired and hopefully livin’ the dream; and our Centre Manager’s (Chrissie) Dad, Bernie Smith, celebrated his 90th Birthday during September. Colin Pace also celebrated a milestone birthday. Happy 80th Colin! We wish them all lots of Good Luck for a happy future.

• The Rollingstone Seniors’ Plant & Flower show was a huge success. Lots of folk coming and going. Lots of lovely plants and pottery on sale. Lots of entries in the competition and the standard and quality of them was gobsmacking. An absolute visual delight. And the winner of the Special Flower Display was our own Deb Calder (it was the one with the beautiful Orchid flowers and the real live fish); and Rain Sinclair-Dimech (all 9 years of her) won the Potted Plants section. Good stuff, girls.

• There was morning tea on offer and a couple of other little bibs and bobs and it was just an all-round great morning. Look forward to another one next year. Congratulations to our local Seniors’ Group for a job well done. Something different for a change and well worthwhile. Thank you.

• And, the Car Boot Sale/Art Exhibition/Touch Footy Training was also a wonderful success story! So much so that we’ve already had and are getting bookings for the next day, whenever that may be. 40 sellers booked in and then we capped it. Lots visiting the excellent Art Exhibition in the Big Hall, which was once again done with much panache and well worth a visit; and seeing the (newly treated) Oval being used for what it’s there for. We’re endeavouring to provide as per our Mission Statement which hopefully means we’re travelling in the right direction.

• Our new and up-graded Security System has been installed at the (Rollingstone) Community Centre. It is soooo good; AND it's attached to not only the Centre computers, the Committee has it available to them on their home-based personal computers as well.

There are 8 cameras tracking all parts of our responsibility. Just the ducks' nuts!! Thank you very, very much Gaming Community Benefits Fund.........

• We’re noticing how grubby the roadside blackboards have become. The idea is that once your notice has reached its use-by date, it is your job to remove it – a bit of water and an old rag will do the job!!

• We have engaged a Hairdresser to start permanent work in the Rollingstone Rag, October 2020

RTC once Carol and Trevor Phillips’s grand-daughter, Chloe, finishes up. We will post on Facebook and place an advert in the November Rag as to just what her times, day, etc., will be once that is all settled. Her name is Peta. She is from Bluewater and already looking after some of our residents.

• We held our AGM during September, and what a disappointment that was. We got a Quorum – just! Same Committee returned; obviously noone cares or is interested but that day will come cos we don’t live forever. In the meantime, we’ll poke along quietly until the first complaint comes our way………probably from someone who didn’t attend the AGM. However, Financials are all good and we’re managing to achieve, so it’s not all gloom, doom, and destruction. We’ve changed our Insurers and saved $4,000; by the end of this year, we hope to have the Oval finished for now with new Stage ‘n’ all; Railway Display completed; new Air Conditioners installed; new Solar Entrance Lights in place; Locality Signs also in place; a Tourist Brochure available to all travellers and those proposing to do so; and a 2-3 monthly Welcome to Community Luncheon organised. Fingers crossed it all goes to plan. All the while we’re keeping tabs on what is happening on our patch. Just so you know, we’re not sitting on our hands.

• Recently, I read an historical book and it popped up on Facebook with numerous comments attached thereto, mostly complaining that they couldn’t get it in manuscript (book) form, only Kindle. I mentioned that I lived far away in NQ, Australia, but that our Library had it in book form, that I had read and enjoyed it and learned a lot and that I was now looking forward to the rest of the series. Well, surprise, surprise………. next day I get a contact from the Author herself, expressing her delight that her book had found its way to this side of the world. We chatted for a bit and I’ve no doubt I’ll hear from her again when she’s got more information about her contributions to the literary scene. Think I’ve gained a new BF . It really is a small world these days.

• And before closing, I mustn’t neglect to thank our Mayor, our Divisional Councillor, and Council Officers for all their help and support when we fell into a big hole just before the Car Boot Sale day. Without their contribution and input, it would all have been a dismal failure. As it’s turned out, we’ve seen another happy, friendly local event. Big THANKS to EVERYONE who participated and/or attended.

• Just a heads-up that CAROLS may not be happening this year in the form that we usually present it – COVID-19, and all that.

However, we will be having a Home “LIGHTS” competition with First and Consolation prizes and we’ll run the bus for those who might like to utilize it. More information closer to the Christmas Season.

• Chrissie goes on Holidays starting Monday, Oct. 5th and returning Monday, Nov. 2nd, so Mark will be on his own which may result in small waiting times when he’s busy dealing with an influx of customers!

For when you get home late but need to get something on the table quickly: http://everydaygourmet.tv/recipes/quick-tomato-soup/ “Never argue with an idiot – people watching won’t be able to tell the difference.”

Live well, love much, laugh often.....

“Sancho Panza”.

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ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS The Plant Display went better than expected. The People’s Choice prizes were awarded to 9 year old, Rain Sinclair-Dimech for best potted plant pot and to Debbie Calder for the best flower arrangement. Congrats to you both. The Seniors would like to thank everyone involved in the organising and for your attendance.

The Seniors are looking at putting on a bit of a Do for the Melbourne Cup but as that is a bit of time away we will let you know details as they come to

hand.

We are also organising a cake stall at the October Fisherman’s Landing Market day. Come along and buy yourselves a homemade treat.

I know this is short but it is very sweet. Until November………talk to you then. Wendy

ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB G’Day Rollingstone We are conducting business and social nights at the Den as normal and still adhering to social distancing and sanitation.

Our fundraising throughout the pandemic has been virtually non-existent however, our fortnightly darts nights have been well attended by members of the community. This has enabled us to interact with our community whilst having fun and making a few dollars on the nights.

Our club was invited to conduct a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle under new strict guidelines imposed by Bunnings Headquarters. This activity went off without a hitch once again showing that we can adjust to any situation.

Our last dinner meeting was very well attended, and we were privileged to have 2 guest speakers. The first being Nick Dametto, the State Member for Hinchinbrook and the second being the 2nd Vice District Governor PDG Michael MacLaren.

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We were given an update on community development in the electorate and an update on what is happening in our district.

Individuals of the club have been assisting members of the community with various odd jobs. We supported the Art Show by running the bar. The Carboot Sale was very well attended and the girls in the kitchen cooked up a storm in support.

The 2 trailers that were normally housed at the police station have now been relocated to the Lions’ Den. If you wish to use these contact me. To cover the cost of rego and maintenance, there will be a hire fee of $10.00 ½ day and $20.00 per day.

If anyone needs assistance with odd jobs please don’t hesitate to call me on 0412396450.

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Join us for a dinner under the stars in Paluma. The night before our Paluma trail run, we will all get together at the Adventure Centre for a dinner night with friends, family and good food. Feel free to dress up, BYO drinks.

While there is no report for Paluma in the Clouds this month, Colwyn would like to remind everyone that the Paluma Push is scheduled for Sunday 11th October. The courses are a combination of dirt roads, old 4WD tracks, technical single track through the rainforest, sections of cow pad single track with climbs and lots of fun downhills. Please visit the website for more information: www.palumapush.com.au

The Feel Good Foodie will cater on the night from $15 per person. Payment is made on the night.

Please RSVP via email before Thursday, 29th October.

Les Hyland On Saturday morning, 12 September, friends gathered at the Rainforest Inn Paluma to congratulate Les Hyland on being short listed for the award of Townsville Senior Citizen of the year.

Mick Dametto and Margie Ryder came to share in the celebration, bringing with them a large, decorated cake which was a delicious addition to a sumptuous morning tea.

To much applause, Margie presented Les with his award.

The very popular Les is Paluma’s oldest resident but age does not appear to have slowed him down. For thirty-odd years he has worked tirelessly for the Paluma community and is still active in the SES and Rural Fire Brigade. For many years Les produced the Paluma newsletter, Turkey Talk, and most of you will remember him as your Paluma in the Clouds Contributor. Paluma is very proud of him

Restoration work on the Paluma Range road has commenced. To minimise inconvenience to road users, work is being undertaken at night. Gates will be closed to traffic between 6 pm and 6 am Monday’s to Thursday’s and 7 pm to 7am on Fridays. Work is expected to be completed by end of December. For any enquires, please contact TMR. Rollingstone Rag, October 2020

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BABZ AQUA GROUP

As the weather warms, our creaky bones are telling us it is time to get back to the pool!

Unfortunately the Covid19 Virus has placed limitations on the use of the pool at the Rollingstone Beach Resort at the time of writing this article.

We are currently unable to use the great facility until some Government restrictions are lifted. Looking forward to a lifting of these restraints soon!

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increasing and our joints locking up in protest, we may perhaps befriend the whales and dolphins and splash in the ocean with water movement to kick our next season off after the school holidays!

SPLASH. FUN. FITNESS

Tides, weather etc will be an issue but I am sure that shared morning teas, with laughter at our antics will help us all to ease back into normality.

Emails will be sent out as soon as a temporary venue is decided. Let us all cross fingers for our local Rollingstone Beach Resort to be able to open to fully functioning capacity and help to keep us all healthy, happy and safe in our great community as soon as possible.

In the meantime, Stay Safe, Social Distance, Wash Hands and laugh a lot whilst looking forward to getting wet!

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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G,DayAll, Our Fathers Day Celebration at Ken Turners place was great; we all sat in a big circle around the fire. Luckily the wind dropped right off, so it was very comfy conditions. We had our traditional Pumpkin Soup and Stew night followed by the yummy desserts. I THINK WE WERE ALL STUFFED BY THE TIME WE FINISHED EATING. I certainly was. Thank you ladies, you are just the best cooks.

Some members played Mini golf, Quoits or Saggy Balls, others just sat enjoying the company and chatting. Lots of very good comradery.

THE LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD RAFFLE was won by Joy. CONGRATULATIONS. ‘LOUNDSY HAS THE BEST SEAFOOD IN TOWN.’ After several attempts, the Lucky Member’s draw was won by Teresa. She was very excited.

We had nine new members join on the night and they were welcomed by everyone and all joined in the fun.

WELCOME GUYS. We ended the night on big high.

Our Krystine drew the ticket for the lucky Dad to cut the Cake. Russell did a good job and also got a small gift.

We are all looking forward to our next BBQ at the HALL on the 11th OCT. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. MEALS ARE $10 per head children under 12 are free. Members are always free. TOP TUCKER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL NEXT BARBIE. Stay healthy and safe ALL THE BEST FROM YOUR COMMITTEE. Happy Days…..

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

COMMUNITY ABUZZ WITH EVENTS September shaped up as a busy month for Rollingstone Community Centre, with several popular events to keep locals engaged.

Local councillor Margie Ryder and I were honoured to meet with and celebrate some of our area’s talented artists at the Rollingstone Annual Art Exhibition. The paintings on display were absolutely stunning while the crowd enjoyed a night of art, conversation and a little bit of wine thanks to the Rollingstone Lions Club.

A community car boot sale the following day had locals browsing a treasure trove of trinkets and treats as market stall holders came together to put on a great day at the Rollingstone Community Centre.

Thank you to organisers of both events, it was great catching up and chatting with everyone.

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There’s plenty of roadworks going on at the moment and I would like to take this opportunity to urge people to take care during this time. There have been far too many accidents over the last couple of weeks. As frustrating as things can be, it’s best to slow down and be patient.

The short-term pain of the coming $107 million Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade will all worth it. I’ll continue to lobby strongly for State road upgrades across Hinchinbrook.

On another note, the Queensland State Election will be held on October 31.

It’s been an honour to serve Hinchinbrook and the Rollingstone community over these past three years and I look forward to having another opportunity to do so.

Working together, we can achieve great things and a prosperous future for North Queensland.

Take care, Nick Dametto—MP Member for Hinchinbrook 16P 17

Hello Residents

Times between 3pm and 6pm:

Just trying to cover as much area as I can and get your feedback.

14th October- RTC Centre

I will be setting up a Mobile Office over the coming months in Balgal.

9th December- RTC Centre –

No bookings required just drop in for a catch up or chat, or feel free to book in a time .

Hello to all, been awhile since I have had the pleasure of writing here but with Chris away I thought I had better step up.

11th November- Venue TBA

Christmas Smoko

On a brighter note, we have had some rain and hopefully we will have more to come as the wet season heads our way. The creek will fill again and be safe to swim in. I love it when the trees have had a wash as the leaves seem to sparkle and shine, I reckon they welcome the rain as much as we do.

We are coming into this time of year when the native animals are on the move. This is due to the dry conditions which we all know about. That wind has been dreadful for drying out the yard. Also it is springtime when things get frisky and the guys go chasing the gals regardless of welcome or not. Only this Until next time, take care and be safe. morning I have had 1 fatality where a buck was chasing a doe Cheers, Gaye and she got hit by a car. Broken legs so had to euthanise. These things happen, but it is the fact that the driver does not stop or even telephone/tx a wildlife carer to go get the animal. This was 7.30ish and 2 houses from me. They are the same as you and I with pain, if you have had broken limbs you would understand but with these guys the outcome is not a plaster but death. We can ease the pain and end life humanely.

We are starting to see the “pinkies” come into care. These are furless babies of both possum and kangaroo and need specialised care as very time consuming the same as premature humans. Had a call about a pinkie from folk in Acheron Dr and pleased to say the little one is thriving even though she started out at 97gr. We usually, because of the time involved, have a cut off weight of 100gr but when close enough we give it a try.

The reason for this is we find further down the track they are apt to die as their organs are not fully developed and we have found for wallabies 100gr is more successful. The larger kangaroos have a different start weight of course.

I have recently had locals contact me regarding the loss of native animals on OUR roads out here. We are trying to get the Council to do something to deter the “speedsters” as alas this is rife and has been for a long time in our community. You can hear the cars winding up and they are in 50,60, and 70k areas, this is day and night, starts about 4am and finishes around 11pm. The majority of our animals are found by walkers in the early morning that have been hit and left. It is hard when the young joey is trying to return to dead Mum’s pouch and the ants and birds have got to it or someone runs over both animals.

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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. Rollingstone & District Lions Club Project HEALTHY LIFESTYLE in our COMMUNITY NOVEMBER—Date Claimers….

Type 2

MONTH of OCTOBER Walk for Diabetes “Lion’s vision is to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed.”

* Healthy choices will be available

Sat 7th Nov—10am - Community Hall Plan your dress up costumes for fun & prizes.

Supporting the Lions Medical Research Foundation for Gestational Diabetes

WALKING RECORD CARDS available at the Balgal Beach Pharmacy, RTC Centre & at your local group/clubs. Hand completed cards back to the above places by 7th Nov. Total kms will be sent to Lions Australia -let’s make our community proud!! (ph Sue Thompson 0410008082) SMALL PRIZES- Most kms walked (1st Oct-1st Nov) * by club/group * by an individual WINNERS announced on Sat 14th Nov (at Lap the Map)

Walk

Sat 14th Nov ….

World Diabetes Day “Lap the Map” Bring your friends and walking shoes for fun! Venue & Details in Nov Rolly Rag and look out for the flyers! * Novelty Events for all ages

ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB Hello again Rollingstone, and what a great morning the Leos had on Saturday 19th September as they participated in the Magnetic Island Outrigger Canoe Club’s “Blessing of the Fleet” on The Strand in Townsville.

They also cooked and served the barbecue as part of their support to this event. Thank you Kim and the Magnetic Island Outrigger Canoe Club for giving us this opportunity to be of Service.

And the planning has been done for our next project, the Leos and School Junior Leos Election Day Carwash to be held on Saturday 31st October at the back of Rosco’s. Thank you Rosco, we really appreciate your support!

Details are:

8.00AM till 11.30 $10 per car, $15 for 4WD Adult Supervision at all times Proceeds to School Chaplaincy Fund 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

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Ladies & Gentlemen.

I’ll give you two guesses as to what I propose to talk about this month? Yes I’m going to talk about driving on the Bruce Highway (particularly between Mutarnee and Townsville) but it applies to any Highway or Road that you travel on.

As your are aware, recently we have had two Fatal Traffic Incidents and one Serious Injury Traffic Incidents within the above area and from my observations, on my trips between Rollingstone and Townsville, I am amazed that there haven’t been more serious or fatal incident on this section of road.

In a round trip to Townsville if I didn’t detect at least thirty (30) Life Endangering Offence being committed by fellow motorists, I would have to be asleep. I have seen some bloody idiot using this stretch of road and unfortunately, I have to admit, that many of them are vehicles that I see in the Balgal Beach Area.

For the sake of repeating myself, each and every driver has an obligation to comply with the Road Rules, etc., at all times. I hear people saying, “I had to put my foot down a bit, because I would be late for an appointment”. Believe me, it’s 100% better to arrive late than not to arrive at all or be delayed because you caused a Traffic Incident on the Highway.

To start this article off, let me start with my favorite Road Rules that required EVERY driver of a vehicle on a Road to “Drive with Due Care and Attention”. Quite often I have been following a vehicle and it is quite obvious that they are committing this offence, as whilst they are driving, they are looking towards the passenger talking and not watching what is going on in the environment in which they are driving. What if a horse, cow, kangaroo or any other animal runs out in front of your vehicle or something drops off the vehicle in front of you whilst your head is looking to the left. I’ll tell you what you’ll do. You’ll panic, slam on the brakes and turn your steering wheel to avoid hitting the animal or object. BAD MOVE. If you swing to the right, you could collide with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. If you swing to the left, there is about an 80% chance that your front wheels will lock up and swing the rear of your vehicle towards oncoming vehicle/s.

Quite often, these action could result in your vehicle rolling, as you would not have any control of it.

This offence is not only applicable to looking at the passenger, as the list is too long to include in this article, but it is anything that you do that is not applicable to driving your vehicle (i.e. taking a drink from a container, changing the Station on your radio or changing devices that contain music etc., that you wish to listen to, picking up something that fell on the floor, putting on make up).

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nothing else. At all times whilst you are driving you should be paying attention to the environment in which you are driving. You never know if a pot hole has appeared in the road since you last used it. You should be travelling at a safe distance from the rear of the vehicle in front, so if the driver of that vehicle makes an emergency braking, you can safely stop before colliding with it.

The Road Rules set the MAXIMUM speed limit that you can drive on a road. When the Speed Sign shows 100 Speed Limit, that is the maximum speed at which you can lawfully travel, not 1 or 2 or 5km over. The speed on the Speed Limit Sign MUST be obeyed.

This situation is compounded by the fact that over 90% of motorists either don’t know the Road Rules that require a motorist to “Drive as Near as Practicable to the Left Side of the roadway.” Not adjacent to the centre line or in the middle of the lane. IT CLEARY requires motorists to “Keep as Far Left as Possible”. If you don’t obey this Rule, a motorist following you has to drive completely on the incorrect side of the road when over taking you.

I always drive with my nearside wheel adjacent to the edge line and where they have a rumble strip beside it, I very occasionally touch it so I know how close I am to the edge line. Often is the time that, when I am driving, I have grave concerns about where motorist drive their vehicles on the road.

Finally, one of my favorite subjects, “SPEED”.

The Road Rules set the MAXIMUM speed limit that you can drive on a road. When the Speed Sign shows 100 Speed Limit, that is the maximum speed at which you can lawfully travel, not 1 or 2 or 5km over. The speed on the Speed Limit Sign MUST be obeyed.

Years ago, we (the Police) gave a leeway (maybe 8km/h over), but because motorist thought that that meant that they could do that, the incidents of Traffic Incidents increased so the tolerance was lowered. I can not confirm this, but I have been told that if a Police Officer detects you doing 2 km per hour over the speed limit, you can be issued with a Infringement Notice for exceeding the Speed Limit.

I can hear people say that they have been driving for years and have never been involved in a Traffic Incident even though they drive little faster than the speed limit. Believe me, you are one of the lucky ones.

I’m often ask this question, “How fast does a motor vehicle have to be travelling to kill someone” and I can’t believe some of the answers. Believe me it horrifies me that I share the roads with these “idiots”.

one over and they bump their head on the road surface and fracture their skulls.

What about the children who have been accidentally killed by their parents or family and friends when reversing out of the driveway.

Please, always remember that a vehicle, once put into motion is equally as dangerous as carrying a loaded firearm. The vehicle does not have to be doing over a certain speed to kill someone.

Finally, on the subject of speed, I’d like to address “SPEED ZONES” and what drivers are required to do when they are approaching these signs. We all know what a “Speed Restriction Sign” looks like. They can be seen up to or even more than half a kilometer away, yet I see motorists regularly doing 100km/h or more until the pass the sign (very few apply brakes, they let vehicle slow down on the motor). Quite often motorist don’t slow down to the speed limit, but once they see the Official Speed Limit Sign lifting the Speed Limit to 100km/h in the distance, they accelerate and on most occasions they’re doing (or exceeding) the 100km/h speed limit when they pass the sign.

Folks, if you are guilty of doing this, don’t condemn the police when they issue you with a ticket, as the Speed Zone is from the point where the sign is, all the way to the sign lifting the speed limit. That means not even 2 or 3 meters before you reach the sign.

I can see that this will soon be strictly enforced, as ALL deaths on our roads are most times due to drivers not obeying the Road Rules pertaining to speed limits.

To enforce this statement, I am sure that when you travel to town (or coming home), you have seen at Bluewater the large Red Markings on the road (which are quite visible from a distance back as well as the 80km/h Speed Limit Sign (which I recently found on the approaches of all small towns, etc. and major centres between Townsville and Bowen), that police will be directed to enforce the speed limits in these zones.

If you choose to ignore this warning, do it at your own peril and don’t blame the police, as they weren’t driving your vehicle and they are charged with making our Roads safe to all road users, so please be warned.

I know from practical experience, that one of the worst jobs the Police have to do is attend Fatal Traffic Accidents (and when children are killed or seriously injured it has a dramatic affect on them, as they may have children of their own about the same age). You never forget them and when you see idiots breaking the law (particularly speeding), these images come flooding back.

People laugh when I mention that many people have been killed by a car doing 5 to 10km per hour. Remember, pedestrians also use the carriage way to cross or walk along when there is no footpath. It doesn’t take much to knock 21

FISHERMAN'S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB The new committee has been elected. Graham MillikenPresident, Gavin Love- Vice President, Kim LoveSecretary, Garry Luff- Treasurer and General Committee, Vickie Fischer, Cameron Love, Chris Maher, Moira Sharkey, Di Greene, Dickie Charleston and Nick Truscott.

5 ESSENTIAL BOAT TRAILER MAINTENANCE TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1.

Always wash your boat trailer with fresh water

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Check your trailer bearings and wheel nuts, often. This is a must if you want to keep your wheels on. We wouldn’t want your wheels ending up in the bush, down at the Balgal Beach boat ramp, do we, Peter Hall?

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The new committee has also organised a weekend away at Lucinda, Wanderers Resort on the weekend commencing 30th October. If members would like to attend please contact a committee member.

Make sure the rollers on your boat trailer are not seized

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Check the pressure of your trailer’s tyres

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Monthly BBQ: The AGM and Monthly BBQ held on 28th August was well attended with our new members mingling well with our longterm members. The next BBQ will be not be held on the last Friday in September due to the Hinchinbrook Challenge Presentation Night

Take some time to ensure all the lights on your trailer work

Sorry no fishing report for September, its been too b&*% $y windy.

The new committee has hit the ground running with the Hinchinbrook Challenge Fishing Comp having been completed and presentations will be on Saturday 26th September at The Landing. Nick Dametto will be in attendance to present awards to the lucky anglers.

Winners announced in our next Rally Rag report.

The Kids Classic Fishing Comp being held on Saturday 3rd October.

Market: Stall holders are growing in numbers which is great and we love seeing lots of locals attending. The next Balgal Beach Market will be Saturday 3rd October 2020 from 8 am at the park on The Esplanade.

For further information regarding our club please contact Graham 0428 416 060 or email fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Tight lines and Stay Safe ………...Regards- Lovey x

FUN FACT: The record jump recorded by a kangaroo is a whopping 9 metres (30 feet) in a single leap!

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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 2020

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7 & 21 OCTOBER FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library

Chronic pain: Lower back, shoulders, neck and knees Cosmetic Acupuncture: wrinkles, sagging, dull complexion Chinese Herbal Medicine (TeleHealth available) Call for free chat to see if Acupuncture may be suitable for your condition.

MOWING/TREE LOPPING RUBBISH REMOVAL HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING & DRIVEWAY CROSS-OVERS Please phone Trevor Phone: 0408 700 556

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9 Holiday Units from $100 per night

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

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Hello Rolly Rag Readers,

Sadly I have to report our patrols of some nearby popular beach areas have revealed As I go to press the school holidays are upon us all. We’ve been more people doing the wrong thing. Two planning for a busier than normal two weeks as Covid restrictions men on different occasions were located that were around for Easter and the later June/July Holidays have with undersized mud crabs - $288 fines for altered significantly. We are expecting more calls for service, traffic each. on the highway, campers on the beaches and people using the Another lad was impressing his mates with a waterways. Let’s hope we all come through unscathed. great display of doing donuts on Toomulla Beach. Now let me reinforce, donuts are for eating – ALWAYS. His display, while Our preparations will include high visibility patrolling, higher than impressive ,was expensive; $533 and 3 points. Remember, if you normal RBTs and Drug Testing, visits to licensed premises and are at your local waterholes - use the courtesy buses provided by interactions with visitors to our free camping and caravan parks. If the Licensees. Your licenses are reported. you have issues that requires police attention, PLEASE, you’ve read it before, contact Police Link on 131 444 for routine matters, and We are now well and truly into the fire season 000 for emergencies. and home owners should also be considering their cyclone packs. Preparations for both will The new Senior Constable make a big difference to the results on the other has been appointed to the sides of those events. If you believe you need a Division. His name is generator, organise it now. If you have debris in Brendan Pownall, your yard, get that cleaned up so your formerly of Mundingburra Station. Brendan has already completed neighbours don’t have to. two months work recently at Rollingstone so he knows the place and is looking forward to being permanently based here. Brendan Thanks all, brings a lot of specialist policing skills to the division and I am TJ, Sgt Tony Jacobs 4006515 looking forward to having him around.

Officer In Charge, Rollingstone Police Station E: Jacobs.anthony@police.qld.gov.au

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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi Community We have had a fantastic end to Term 3 with the school spending Friday morning picking up rubbish and keeping our beach clean. After a delicious sausage sizzle from our wonderful P&C, everyone enjoyed the beach activities playing cricket, getting wet and building in the sand. A big thank you to Sunbus and Mr Jackson for providing transport, our P&C for lunch and Pace Farming for providing some delicious watermelons and pineapples.

Some of our students will continue their learning about money next term. Unfortunately, many of us now use cards and phones to pay for goods and many of the students haven’t had many opportunities to use notes and coins.

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As there is an election on the 31st of October, we thought this would be a great opportunity for some of our students to run a small shop to practice giving change. In conjunction with our P&C, they will be selling cakes, drinks and plants with all proceeds raised going to our P&C. So please bring down some notes and coins when you go to vote to support our students learning and their little shop.

I’ll leave you with some great work from a few of our young students who have been creating informative texts.

Andrew Stallman, Principal, Rollingstone State School

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RSL Members and their guests are invited to celebrate:

Rollingstone RSL’s 20th Birthday Party

Enjoy a three course meal, live music, lucky door prizes and fun!

When: Saturday 10 October arrive at 5.30, dinner served at 6pm Where: Mystic Sands Golf Resort Cost: $30 per person includes 2 drink vouchers Dress: Smart casual RSVP to Suzi Vincent on: secretary@rollingstone.rslqld.net.au or 0409880902 by 3 October 2020

New members are welcome!

COVID safety restrictions will be observed

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Hello Community The TBCA Inc held their AGM on Saturday 29th August. Thank you to all those people who attended.

Below are the results showing the committee for 2020 - 2021.

President - Rhonda Schwarz Secretary/Treasurer - Margaret Gallagher.

Committee Members: • Helene Haack • Noel Gallagher • Eddie Rouse • Rudi Schwarz • Simond Davis

Welcome to our new committee members Eddie Rouse & Simond Davis. Both will bring along valuable input to our meetings.

Congratulations to Helen Pringle on winning the Mothers Day Giveaway. I would like to welcome Helen & her husband Andrew, as they are new to the community.

Congratulations to John Haack on winning the Fathers Day Giveaway.

Enjoy your prizes Helen & John.

Phone: 47707813 | Mobile: 0431637980 Email: schwarzee1959@gmail.com

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 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 or damaged furniture

2nd Saturday of Every Month!

Next Sitting — 10th OCTOBER

Doors Open 12.30pm Eyes Down 1pm 40 Calls $100

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After a While, by Veronica A. Shoffstall

PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE For a true taste of summer, why not try this delicious, refreshing drink INGREDIENTS 1 litre can pineapple juice 2 tablespoons mint leaves 3-4 drops bitters 2-3 cups ice cubes METHOD: Pour pineapple juice into a blender. Add mint leaves, bitters and ice cubes. Blend until ice is finely crushed and mixture is soft. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.

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After a while, you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t mean security, And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts And presents aren’t promises, And you begin to accept your defects With your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child, And learn to build all your roads on today, Because futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

And after a while, you learn That even sunshine burns if you get too much.

So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure…

That you really are strong And you really do have worth And you learn and learn…

With every goodbye, you learn.

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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 ........... 47707 144

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

John Pace............................................... 47707 348

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

S.E.S.

Animal Ambulance (after hours) .....................................47745 130

Emergency - Flood or Storm ..................................................... 13 2500

RSPCA Inspection ............................................................47744 714

HQ

47707 589

Straying Stock ..................................................................47738 411

Group Leader

Rob Wilson ............................................ 47707 498

National Parks & Wildlife Service ....................................47212 399

Rollingstone State School

N.Q. Wildlife Care Group ............................................. 0414717374

Principal:

Bird Rescue.............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535

Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

Margaret Preston (Vet) ............................................ 0403262212

President:

Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ...................................13 19 40

Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450

Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com

Justices Of The Peace ...................................................................

Mutarnee State School

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

Principal:

Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320

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

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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?

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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 2020 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping

Friday 2 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards (in Community)

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5 9am Line dancing 9am Chloe Hairdresser at RTC 12.30 Cards @ Hall 6.45pm SES training 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

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7 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls TBC

8 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 11.30-1.30 Cr

Saturday 3 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9am-12 Op Shop 5.30 for 6pm Lions Club Darts at the Den

9 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

10 12.30 BINGO at HALL

16 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

17 Mobile Dentist at Doctors

22 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

23 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

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29 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

30 Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class

5.30 for 6pm RSL Dinner at the Golf Club

Margie Ryder Mobile Office RTC

7pm Bubbles & Brushes at the Hall 11 5.30pm BBBaLC BBQ @ Hall

12 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

13 1.30 Craft afternoon at Hall 6.30 Lions Business Meeting

14 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser at RTC 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC

15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am

5.30 for 6pm Lions Club Darts at the Den

VET at Hall 9.30am Playgroup at Hall

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19 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

20 2pm Board Games at the Hall

21 9am Indoor Bowls

26 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC

27 6.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting

28 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Peta Hairdresser at RTC

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11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls. TBC

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5.30pm Fisherman Landing Fishing and Social Club BBQ at the Landing.

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OCTOBER EVENTS Rollingstone Seniors Plant Exhibition & Sale

People's Choice No. 24 (black & white pastel) - Anne Walsh

Runner up No. 43 & 44 equal votes Peter Simmons

Best Fresh Cut Display

Best Potted Plant Display

Many more photos of local events are available at: https://www.rollingstonecommunityassociation.com/ CAR BOOT SALE—12 SEPTEMBER

LINE DANCING at the RTC —7 SEPTEMBER

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