Rolly rag 2 march 2018 copy

MARCH 2018

Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Association Incorporated AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING for PUBLIC USE

WELCOME EVERYONE TO A BRAND NEW YEAR 2018 OF NEWS, INFORMATION AND FUN FROM THE ROLLY RAG TEAM: KERRIE, JANINE AND BARBARA The Three Phases of Doing the Rolly Rag

Miss Efficient

Miss Print

Miss Ing Deadline

Can everyone keep their ring pull tops off the aluminium cans please.

There is a tin in the Community Hall for collection. The ring tops go towards the making of new Wheelchairs.

WANTED!!

Ice Cream Containers please contact Jeanette 0427 250 752

THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday

9-3pm For online up to date information on what's happening in the Community

ROLLINGSTONE and DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION look us up on Facebook

TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste Only NO Bulky Items / Furniture /White goods or rubber tyres GREEN WASTE and RECYCLABLES FREE

TOOMULLA:

BLUEWATER:

Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm

Sunday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm

Lions are taking up a collection of old mobile phones that are no longer being used.

Collection bin (plastic container) is in the Community Hall

Centrelink Access Point at the Community Centre Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. If you want to make a claim or an enquiry please come and make use of the services available through the Access Point. You can also do small amounts of Medicare business.

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

Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris. at the RTC centre.

Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month

Cards at the RTC Monday and Thursday 9am - 12noon

between 2-4pm at the RTC. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!!

Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!

Volunteers required for delivery of the Rolly Rag to the local community once a month (excluding Jan and Feb)

$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people .

Please contact Chris at the Centre on 4770 7855.

FRONT COVER: Photo curtesy from Denise Flay Photography of the Red/Blue Moon plus one of our locals flying past.

FEBRUARY RAINFALL REPORT Monthly Rain totals as at 26/02/18 Rainfall for February: 505.7ml Year to date: 615.9ml Wet Days:

We now have a

JIGSAW LENDING LIBRARY. Located in our Library Station next to the RTC office.

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Max Temp:

240 16/2

Min Temp:

160 11/2

To access all the data from our local weather station go to: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?

ID=IQUEENSL849 594 Views for February

Take care when driving on the highway into Townsville. The 80KPH speed zone has been reintroduced between Leichardt Creek and Bluewater due to feral animals sightings in the area.

PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE

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

COST is $5.

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Gidday Rollingstone……...Welcome to 2018 – it’s a late welcome I know, but welcome anyway.

First of all, to all our locals who’ve waved to me, smiled, maybe had a quick chat or even been in to say gidday; yes I have hair – it was time for a change – and let me tell you, it’s still a novelty to be able to feel something move up there when the wind blows.

And to the rest of you reading this (maybe for the first time) thinking, “Who is this idiot and why does he think it’s important to announce that he has hair?” – a) I haven’t had hair for about 15 years – b) the last time I had hair, they dyed it blue (I lost a bet in the name of fund raising) and then shaved it off anyway and c) it’s my article and I get to put in pretty much any dribble that makes me smile – you’ll get used to it.

I’d like to say a quick thank you to all the people who will never get to read this – they’re the ones who stayed away from Rollingstone in droves and never came anywhere near us for the entire Christmas and New Year public holiday period. You have our undying gratitude for making the 2017/18 Festive Season one of the easiest to police.

That’s not to say that we didn’t have enough work to do. The accident on the Bruce Hwy just north of Crystal Creek was one of the most severe incidents that we’ve had to attend for a long while. The footage that was captured by the truck that made it onto social media, TV and the newspapers was graphic and difficult to watch for many. Sadly, it showed “man’s inhumanity towards man” at one of its lowest levels with a callous disregard for human life displayed by the act of cowards. What it didn’t show and what deserves to be mentioned, was the strength of character and spirit of the truck driver whose immediate action brought assistance to the victims, the passing motorists who stopped to help and cradled heads and held makeshift bandages in place, the determination of the fire-fighters who worked relentlessly to free the occupants of the vehicle and the professionalism of the paramedics who worked over the injured and started a healing process that will take many months to complete. They all saved lives that day.

But while we’re talking traffic stuff – “What’s going on with the 80km/h zone between Leichhardt Creek and Bluewater?”, I hear you ask. So… there are about 10 or 12 feral horses that continue to wander out of the scrub and onto the edge of the highway.

The owners of the highway – Main Roads – have decided to slow the traffic down so that if a beast steps out in front of a car, you’ll have a bit more time to brake and (hopefully) avoid tragedy.

“How long does it take to stop when you’re doing 100km/h?” Good question. I went to the Forensic Crash Unit experts who did all the sums. These people are the experts in all that stuff – they can even figure out what colour undies you were wearing at the time of the accident (although the answer is always ‘brown ones’). Anyway, at 100km/h, on a dry road, wide awake, paying 110% attention to everything around you, standing on the brakes with both feet and screaming like a banshee you’d come to a complete stop in 56 meters. That’s roughly the distance from the front of the Post Office to the railway tracks. At 80km/h under the same IDEAL circumstances, you’d pull up in 35 meters. You’ll notice that there is no accounting for reaction time, visibility, night time, rain, fog, poor night vision, morning or afternoon sun or if your undies are brown already – it all has an effect on your ability to react. Here’s hoping that extra 21 meters will be enough.

The 80km/h zone is a royal pain in everyone’s backside – but it won’t be forever and it just might save a life – maybe even yours.

Here’s one you might enjoy…

Are you receiving poor customer service from your local drug dealer? Are you feeling ‘ripped off’ from receiving the incorrect amount AGAIN? Are you sick of being given bad quality gear? Perhaps your drug dealing competition is costing you money and you’d like to eliminate the problem?

We can take your competition or dodgey drug dealers off the streets FOR FREE and provide a legal means of ‘pay-back’ for your bad experience. Give us a ring. We have people standing by to take your call. Or...for all you tech savvy gurus’, Crime Stoppers Queensland launched its updated Mobile App with new features and user interface design. It’s available for both Apple and Android users.

Features of the App include: Quick and easy access to Crime Stoppers Queensland’s anonymous 1800 333 000 hotline and reporting form, No IP scripting to ensure complete anonymity for the information provider.

Up to date alerts allowing users to follow community safety initiatives and appeals for information in their preferred region in Queensland. The new version offers the ability to chat live with our Team Members.

And last but not least – Happy Australia Day and congrats to all the recipients of the Oz Day Honours. “And just where were you on the day Goughy?”...I was working…I know – not the greatest of excuses for not attending, but…

On the 26th of January 2019, I might find myself at the park at the end of The Esplanade with a few lamb chops and snags on the BBQ – you’re all welcome to join me. You might not get an award for anything, but it’ll still be a good day…and who knows…

I might even run down the beach in a cardboard box and we can have a race.

Stay safe……………….Goughy

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on Bruce Highway, Ph. 47708184

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

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

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

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

We are open every day from 8:00am to 6:00pm P5

NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Every Sunday

Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7.30am

Check Diary 2 Mar 8 Mar 14 &28 Mar 1/8/15/22/29 Mar

Yoga, Weight Circuit, Waterobics

1/8/15/22/29 Mar 13 Mar

Notchies Playgroup 9.30am at the hall. Small fee applies.

Board Games at the RTC (3rd Tues of Mth)

TCC Computer Tutorial at the RTC

15 Mar

Visiting Vet 9am on Hall Veranda

11 Mar

(3rd Thurs of Mth) Dental Van @ Doctors

Carers Qld Meeting, 2pm at the RTC Everyone welcome.

Mobile Library Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving hall at 8am – limited seats

22-28 Mar

Breast Screening Qld. Call BSQ on 132050 to book your appointment.

One on One Computer Tuition will be commencing soon.

Welcome back for 2018, already in the first 2 months of the year the Community Association along with Lions/ Seniors/ Council and our community have celebrated Australia Day and thanked the Volunteers at the Community Centre, not bad start to the year, for a small community. We certainly know how to celebrate; with more celebrations such as a Luncheon Recognising the Qld Pioneers of the Northern Beaches being planned for June, The Pineapple Festival in September, Christmas Carols in December and Australia Day again in January next year……and this list does not include the functions being planned by the Lions, Seniors, the Troupies and the businesses in the district eg: Rolly Rocks and what is planned by the Golf Resort. This Community has a lot to look forward to.

FIRST CARERS MEETING FOR 2018 – Tuesday 8 March at 2.00pm at the RTC. Invited to this meeting are all who has someone they care for in their lives regardless whether they receive government payment or not.

The Breast Screen Qld van will be at the Community Centre from 22 to 28 March – Ladies you should have received a letter in the post if you used the service 2 years ago – Due for a mammogram and new to the district – call 132505 to book your appointment.

Each year the Community Association organises a function to thank our Volunteers for a year of giving and sharing. Without the commitment of our Volunteers, the Association and Community Hall would not be able to function as well as it does or look so good all year round. On last count there are over 40 Volunteers doing all manner of work. The invitations say it all “We love our Volunteers”.

NOTES TO WRAP UP FROM THE END OF 2017 CHRISTMAS CAROLS- Thank you to all who worked hard to present the 2017 Christmas Carols. There are always the silent but dedicated workers behind the scenes – you know who you are – Thank you. The children’s faces on the night said it all. As always, our very special Santa and Mrs Claus arrived with the assistance of the Rollingstone Rural Firies; Thank you – pics are available from the RTC for printing costs only, otherwise photos can be emailed. It was lovely to see all the children participating in the Carolling and thank you to the wonderful teachers at the schools for organising the Choirs. Thank you to the Lions for the Food and Drinks. Thank you, Seniors for Santa’s Treats. Thank you, Ian T and Crew, & thank goodness the lightening stayed away long enough for darkness to fall so we could appreciate your wonderful fire show. It was unfortunate the threat of rain forced us inside; personally, I felt it added a depth of spirit to the evening; I would like to hear the opinions of others. Do we continue inside or go back outside for next year (weather dependent of course). Please call me………

THE INFORMATION SESSION by the LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES: we had some of the most knowledgeable Townsville Local Disaster Management professionals gathered in one room for the community to meet and brain pick.

While the professionals were present en-masse; the community was not. This information session was organised to answer all the questions flung at our Local Disaster Management group when a big blow is fresh off the coast -just like the scouts – “to be prepared” was the motto of the day. Thank you to those who did make it along; please share what you learned with your neighbours and friends, etc.

LINE DANCING school holiday activity hosted by the Rollingstone Line Dancers saw quite a few children dance the morning away – thank you to the Linedancers for being hosts. A meeting of the youth of Rollingstone and Margie Ryder straight after the dancing, saw preparations for kids’ activities at the Australia Day Celebrations well underway.

And wasn’t Australia Day huge!!! Our goal this year was to entice along as many families/children as possible. The kids had their spaces and activities; Thank you to the Troupies for your clever ideas. With the TCC funding sourced by Margie Ryder, we saw over 100 children at the Centre and the Lions served not many off 300 brunches. We are now looking at securing more funding for next year to better these numbers. Once again, a big THANK YOU to all the movers and shakers behind the scenes. Thank you to Steve and Vonnie for picking up this year’s plaques. The Australia Day award winners are listed in the Community Notices.

OP SHOP – please be advised - when the Op Shop gives away goods they put the goods on the hall verandah tables with a large FREE/ GIVE AWAY sign attached. Should there be goods on these tables without a FREE/ GIVE AWAY sign attached, they are to be considered donated and the Op Shop girls would appreciate that they be left alone for the Volunteers to sort through. Your donations are always gratefully received remembering that if the condition is not good enough for your best friend it is not good enough for the Op Shop.

Watch this space it is going to be a big year.

As always look after of yourselves, (You’re the only one who can)……………………………………………….Chris P6

Well what an exciting couple of months at Rollingstone!

Australia Day, well what can I say, it was so much fun for all the families and kids. Seniors, juniors they were all there and once again the community rallied together to make it all happen, they just know how to get things done. Got the chance to meet more of the locals at the Community meeting about the proposed dredging of the mouth of the creeks at Rollingstone and Toomulla and also finding a solution to getting the boat ramp more accessible. Really looking forward to continuing to work more with our state MP Nick Dametto on the bigger issues that affect our community. As always please feel free to send me an email or give me a call if you have an issue, idea or a solution to any of our community ideas, projects or something that is effecting you. Please remember to channel your comments if possible through the RTC as I will be collating all the responses from the community feedback sheets to them, then we can try and put a priority list together for the next couple of years.

Regards‌‌‌.Margie

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This summer has seen the loss of Phil Small from our number and our condolences have been expressed to his wife, Robyn. His contribution to community activities will be badly missed.

Also, many and varied have been the debilitations of other community members: John Holliday – major bowel and abdominal surgery from which he is slowly successfully recovering; Brian Butler’s father passed away just before the new year; Anja Devereux also lost her step father just before the new year; Jeff Stark (Lions) lost his wife Noreeta after a long illness; Tony Richards has been unwell as of January (very mild stroke) but is now back at work; Jackie Weight had surgery, unfortunately with complications and with further surgery to come; Claire Spittler and Rose Long are both booked in for knee surgery; David Birse had a heart attack in Bunnings during January and is now recovering; Keith Ruddick was injured after falling from a ladder; Gwen Cahill is still not keeping really good health; Carol Phillips has a badly injured knee; and Clara from Indoor Bowls has been very unwell and is being treated in hospital. And those are the ones we know of – we wish them well!

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Our “Volunteers’ Appreciation Function” was held during February with about 60 in attendance. Pleasant couple of hours with good tucker and lots of happy people.

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Grant Applications have gone out for Troupies Homework Club, Australia Day 2019, and Queensland Pioneers’ TNB Luncheon.

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We are presently in discussion with Council for permission to set up a Bush Tucker Garden at the Community Centre (on Pace Park). Early days yet, but we’ll keep you informed as to our progress.

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Australia Day this year was an unmitigated success. Let’s hope next year’s event is as rewarding.

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All activities have now resumed at the Community Centre.

The Garden Group (formed earlier last year) is now autonomous and has hit the ground running in 2018 with lots of activities, outings and projects planned or on the drawing-board.

The Mobile Breast Screen Van will be “in residence” at the Community Centre during the last week in March. Appointments need to be made through Qld. Breast Screening, Townsville.

You might like to try this: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/261424/pineapple-nice-cream/ Everything that makes us truly happy is quite simple really – love, sex, and food!

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

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Trip Advisor

$100

14th and 28th MARCH FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library

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ROLLY RAG ADVERTISING RATES (per issue incl. GST as at March 2012) Full Page (18 x 26cm)

$120.00

Half Page (18 x 13cm)

$80.00

Quarter Page (9 x 13cm)

$50.00

Business Card (9 x 6.5cm)

$25.00

Classifieds (up to 20 words)

$10.00

Flyers/Inserts*

$120.00

$55 $15

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

We can design an ad for you and we accept .jpg file formats of your existing ads. The Rag is a great place to advertise and very cost effective.

For more information or to discuss your ad, call 4770 7855 between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday or email rollingstonerag@bigpond.com or rollingstonertc@bigpond.com. * extra costs for supplying the photocopying if required

RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE • Internet Access

$2/hour (or part of)

FREE for Students doing school Projects and FREE for Job Seekers. 

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Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided

.10¢ / page

A4 Double Sided

.20¢ / page

A4 50 or more off 1 original

. 5¢ / page

A3 Single Sided

.20¢ / page

A3 Double Sided

.40¢ / page

A3 50 or more off 1 original

.10¢ / page

Colour Photocopying A3 or A4

.50¢ / page

Printing from Computer Black & White

.20¢ / page

Colour 

Scanning & Printing (B&W)

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Fax

$1 / page .50¢ / page 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)

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Important document scanning

Rolly Rag’ Disclaimer

$5.00

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

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

The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through freedom of speech, however, only letters supplied with a name and address will be published. Letters will be published with name only. We try to print articles as they are presented, but we do reserve the right to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all articles submitted pending time limitations. Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a guarantee that the article will be published.

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

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

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Evening Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday evenings 7-9m!!!!

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

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

Further info contact Chris on 47707855

Come and join us for a great night!

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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater

Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy

Healthsave Pharmacy

2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816

PH: 07 4778 6233

PH: 07 4770 7400

FAX: 07 4778 6733

FAX: 07 4770 7399

8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday

8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday

8.30am – 1pm Saturday

8.30am – 12pm Saturday

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

* Hire Equipment

Blister Packaging for your medicines

* Full Prescription Service * Delivery available for those in need

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

*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies * Ear Piercing

*Faulding Vitamins

Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee) Easy parking available

Rebecca the RN from Balgal Beach Medical Practice has been awarded a scholarship from the North Queensland Primary Health Network to attend three Brisbane based workshops to undertake the Heart Foundation’s Health Professional Ambassador Program.

The benefits of this program include improving the cardiovascular health of patients and learning about the latest evidence on cardiovascular disease.

Congratulations Rebecca from your local community YAY!!!!!

HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH ARE YOU:

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ARE YOU TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS? DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING THE CORRECT DOSES? DO YOU GET CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT TO TAKE AND WHEN? ARE YOU CARING FOR SOMEONE TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS? ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT A NEIGHBOUR/FRIEND TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS?

Blister Pack systems are useful, for everyone taking multiple medications at different times of the day.

For peace of mind, Blister Packs can also cater for those taking only a couple of medications but want to ensure doses are not missed each day.

Please go to your local pharmacy to discuss your medication needs and concerns with the Pharmacist. If it is difficult to come in, please call your pharmacy to discuss your needs, or a home visit may be an option from the Pharmacy at Balgal Beach.

The team at your local Community Pharmacy

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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACH Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au

We wish to thank the community for your ongoing support and appreciate your patience during our search for a full time G.P.

March Open Hours (subject to variation) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Closed (Open 12th March for Podiatrist attendance only) Open 8.30-3.30pm (Physiotherapist also in attendance) Open 8.30-12.30pm Open 8.30-12.30pm Open 8.30-3.30pm (excluding 2nd March - Closed)

General Practitioners: Dr Olga Hasa Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Lloyd Malone (Bulk Billing) Dr Jessica Eltherington (Bulk Billing) Physiotherapist: Katrina Kerr (Free Movement Physio) Every Tuesday Podiatrist - Teresa Matai (Tropics Podiatry) One Monday a month Pathology Services: Every Wednesday from 8.30-12noon

PH: 47707 244 Please Note: Our Doctors may call you to discuss your results or ongoing care, they will never require your Credit Card Details.

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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News Gidday All, Well we are off to a good start for 2018 with a great monthly BBQ once again; it was lots of fun and as usual a good roll up. We played team GOLF PUTTING and as always we had lots of laughing and stiff competition. Team four won the gold. GOOD JOB GUYS, you all played really well. Our two LOUNDS’ FRESH SEAFOOD RAFFLES were won by Sue Von Wald and Cathy Thatcher. Well done girls. YUM YUM. Fish of the month went to Tom Ruddick with a 53cm Grassy Sweet lip. You sure can hook them Tom. We all sang happy birthday to Terry Dallman and John Holliday; they both must have turned 21 again. HA HA. The food was excellent once more. Thanks to the cooks on the BBQ and ladies who bring along such beautiful sweets. So delicious. A fishing trip to Magnetic Island is being organized for Monday 23rd April aboard ROSIE. If you would like to come along ring SKIPPER KEN: 0407674652 or Joan Ruddick: 47707006. It is a great day out, leaving 8am back about 4 pm. We can take 10 on board. Cost is $30 per person. We will organize more trips during the year.

All THE BEST FROM YOUR COMITTEE……………STAY SAFE AND ENJOY LIFE.

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MONDAY AFTERNOON 4-5pm and FRIDAYS MORNING 8-9am

Welcome back to the Op Shop for 2018 and the year has started with a great many exceptionally good quality donations being made. All donations are very much appreciation and we are always in awe about how well this Community supports their Op Shop. All proceeds from the Op Shop are returned to the Community in many and varied ways as described by the Management Committee.

We at the Op Shop, hope you were able to make use of the Shorts and T/Shirt Sales held over the Christmas, New Year period.

The weather we are experiencing certainly lends its self to Shorts and T’s. March Special sees everything in the shop going out at half the marked price.

We have two good quality, single bed, metal and timber frames available for sale right now - they will not last long. Come and have a look at the Op Shop – it is a good excuse to revel in some air-conditioning while it is so humid.

Until next month – keep Op Shopping.

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NEW AGE PAINTING SERVICES

SPECIALISING IN ROOF SEAL & UV BLOCKOUT COOL YOUR HOUSE OR SHED BY 10—20 DEGREES!!!

Stay cool this summer!

PH: MIKE 0411753 775

4770 7698

futurefurnishingsmk@gmail.com

0437 555 469

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

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So what is this new Coffee & Chat group that has come to Mystic Sand Golf Club exactly?? Glad you asked, the group Connections Real Women with Real Stories was founded and formed by Jennifer Ironside a relatively new resident in the last 2 years to Rollingstone. Having lost her retirement plan career found herself in the position of being unemployed after the company went into liquidation last May and the idea was sparked again. Jennifer’s passion had been in the dream basket since moving to Townsville some years ago to connect with women in the local areas and build meaningful relationships – however working full-time often gets in the way of women connecting and making new friends. Jennifer chose to integrate herself into the Line Dancing group here at the Hall and loved the companionship of the ladies each Monday – however still felt the need to be more connected and even more aware of the possible need for other women to do the same. Following her passion and desire to create ways for more women to connect from all backgrounds, set about and commenced coffee mornings on a Tuesday both in Townsville itself as well as here for the local community.

Connections has been designed to help women from all walks of life to connect both locally and beyond. Real Women with Real Stories connect and offer support to each other in a real way. In my 7+ years here in North Queensland, Townsville, I have met woman upon woman who have stated "I don't know anyone" or "I have no friends" and yes I can relate to that - when you move to a new area women are often the last to settle in and feel at home. Real women with Real stories connect - Let's take the time and allow new connections to form. Feel free to request to join the group to stay in touch with what’s happening - https://www.facebook.com/groups/realwomenrealstories/ Meeting every fortnight from Feb 20th / March 6th (and so on) here at Mystic Sands Golf Club 9am – 10.30am – every woman of all ages are welcome to join – drop off the kids to school and pop on down for coffee or whatever takes your fancy ☺ As the group grows and develops and community needs’ and training are identified there will be workshops planned to support and take women on a journey 2BWhole.

Cheers Jen

Jennifer Ironside LifeStylist jennifer@2bwhole.com.au Mobile: 0447 444 482 https://2bwhole.myrandf.com/au #EmbraceLifeStylist www.2bwhole.com.au

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RECIPES from BENITA (ENTIRE WELLBEING) Healthy Noodle Box Options Containing vegetables - colours of the rainbow great way to get 2-3 serves in for the day. Vegetables provide vital nutrients for health and maintenance of your body. They include fibre, potassium, folate, Vitamin A and C to name a few. Eating a diet rich in Vegetables may reduce risks of heart disease, attacks and stroke, protect against certain cancers and reduce risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Fibre helps reduce cholesterol and is important for healthy bowel function. Protein - meat we are using chicken and pork or bean/chick peas for a vegetarian option. Proteins are the building blocks to life.

Every cell in the human body contains protein. You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. It is also important for growth and development especially for children, teenagers and pregnant women. We are using rice noodles or you could use zucchini spiralled into noodles . A variety of sauces can work to change it up e.g. Chilli garlic sauce and honey, soy and garlic sauce. Healthy foods can be yummy easy and nutritious.

Honey, soy chicken noodle stir fry Ingredients: Serves 4 500g chicken breast or thigh fillets cut into strips 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (gluten free) 2 tbls honey 2 tsp minced garlic 1 pkt stir fry vegetable mix fresh or frozen or whatever veggies you like 2 x 200g packets of rice noodles or 2-3 zucchinis spiralled Method: Combine chicken with soy sauce, honey and garlic. Set aside for 5 minutes to marinate.

Heat oil and drain chicken from marinade stir fry in batches, set aside.

Add vegetables to wok or fry pan and cook lightly, stirring constantly.

Return chicken and marinade to pan with noodles and toss until heated through.

Serve and eat.

Chilli, garlic, pork noodle stir fry Ingredients: serves 4 3 tbls olive oil 500g pork cut into thin strips 500g stir fry vegetables fresh or frozen 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup sweet chilli and garlic sauce ( recipe below) 2 x 200g packets of rice noodles Method: In a wok of pan heat oil and fry the pork in small batches until just cooked.

Remove pork and set aside, cook vegetables until tender.

Add the chilli garlic sauce and the oyster sauce to the pan with a splash of water. Return the pork to pan and toss. Add in noodles toss until hot and serve.

Ingredients for sweet chilli and garlic sauce: 5 dry chilli’s or fresh just remove soaking step 10 medium cloves of garlic 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar 3/4 cup rapadura sugar 1 tsp salt or to taste 1 tbsp cornflour or arrowroot 2 tbsp cold water Method: Take dry chillis cover with boiling water in a bowl, let sit for 10 minutes Place soaked chillis with water in a blender, add in sugar, garlic, salt and vinegar.

Blend to a puree it will be watery.

Now pour into a saucepan and bring to boil.

Boil for 10 minutes on low heat so flavours infuse together.

Now mix cornflour with water, pour over sauce to thicken.

Switch off heat and let cool.

Store in air tight glass jar in fridge, this will keep for months.

References: Kidspot kitchen, yummy tummy, medlineplus.gov, my plate.gov, altered by Benita Barwick @ Entire Wellbeing

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello Members and welcome to 2018, another year of wonderful things for our community and our great little Club.

No end of month Club BBQ was held in December but your Club did host a New Years Eve party at the Mystic Sands Golf Resort where about 70 Club Members saw out the old and welcomed in the New Year with good food and much merriment. The evening culminated with an excellent fire works display. We thank Col Pace for his generous donation of a large ham which was very much appreciated by all.

Right! Speaking of the New Year, hands up all of us who made a New Year resolution? Good to see, now, keep your hands up if you are still following through with that or those resolutions.

Oh, not so many. I am glad to report a few, some, a couple of us are heeding at least one resolution, like losing weight and exercising more. One Lady who shall remain nameless because of her threats to me if I named names has lost so much weight her pants keep falling down. Our nameless Lady looks good too after her weight loss. There Babz, I didn’t mention you at all. Err, Oops!

Our Club’s current President and a previous President went fishing recently and one would expect that with their combined vast experience and fishing expertise including the operation of a boat the trip “out there” would be a hassle free dream day on the water. Not so Cyril. No fish were landed but they did catch many a mangrove branch, the anchor got snagged and the nameless driver took off at great speed revving the motor to relocate to another secret hot spot while the other nameless passenger was still retrieving the anchor; almost resulting in a man overboard situation. Did I mention that not one fish was landed? It looks like some people should just stick to the administrative side of running a very successful fishing club and leave the fishing to the youngsters.

On Saturday 20th January the Club conducted a Kids Fishing Competition where 25 children registered to participate.

This event was a great success thanks to Dan Dale the Club’s Fishing Events Coordinator and Vice-President. At the conclusion of the fishing, a presentation ceremony and a sausage sizzle was held.

Prizes were donated by Mr. Andrew Cripps, RADCA, Geoff and Vicki Fischer and our Club. We thank those kind people and organizations for their generosity.

Lynne Prytherch presented the prizes on behalf of Mr. Andrew Cripps and RADCA and Club President Graham represented the Fischer Family and our Club. Four very excited children went away with new reel/rod combos.

Congratulations on a great effort and thank you the parents who came with their children to share the excitement and the day.

Thank you also Bruce Woolard and Koy Luff for helping out.

Friday 26 January saw the first Club end of Month BBQ for the year and despite the public holiday and long weekend it was well attended by Members and guests. Thank you Robert Pratt once again for a fantastic meal and of course Col Pace for his delicious rissoles. As usual, the Ladies did a wonderful job with the salads. The Monthly Club Fishing Competition winners for December 2017 were: Senior, Bruce Woolard, Junior, Cameron Love and Mystery went to Bruce Woolard.

Col Pace won the raffle. Congratulations.

Club shirts are available for purchase by members only and they come in either white or light blue with the Club logo but if

you want a pocket or your name on the shirt, this will incur an additional cost. Please contact Club Treasurer Jeanette Pratt to place your order.

The Club’s Recruiting Team has been busy or perhaps people have just heard what a great little club we have and want to be a part so we extend a very warm welcome the following new members: Michael and Christine Maher, Natalie Berra, John and Rhonda Gurd, Peter and Kay Hall, Tony and Kerri Cochrane, Tania and Rod Douglas, Carl and Pam Love, Shaun and Daina Webb and Zane, Taya and Lani, Lynne and Geoff Prytherch, Trish and Nick Truscott with Sari and Hunter. We hope you all enjoy your new club. I am aware of other new members but as I have not been advised of your names I cannot welcome you at this time. This situation will be rectified next month.

Your Committee is currently conducting a raffle which will be drawn at the Club End of Month BBQ on Friday 23 March.

Tickets have been distributed to Club Members and the prize is a WAECO 8 Litre Car Cooler so please get behind this raffle and sell your tickets. All proceeds go to the Club to help defray the cost of the free Monthly BBQs, free club events and donations to local worthwhile organizations.

Club stalwart Ron Condren (Condo) is currently recovering from an operation and will be out of circulation for up to 15 weeks. Best wishes Condo and take it easy.

A very successful Closed Club Barra Competition was held over the weekend of 3 to 4 February to coincide with the opening of the Barra Season. Although very few Barra were caught, it was a successful competition in terms of the number of Club Members who registered to participate which is very pleasing for the organizer. Dan Dale once again did a great job setting up the competition and keeping an eye on proceedings over the weekend. Unfortunately I do not have any details of the winners at this stage.

On Saturday 10 February a public meeting organized by RADCA was held at The Landing and attended by a representative of Townsville City Council Waterways Department, Zone Councillor Ryder and new State Member for Hinchinbrook Mr. Nick Dametto and about 50 local residents.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the silting up of the creek mouths in the area and possible ways to allow dredging to gain safe access to and from these creeks. After much discussion and dare I say much fobbing off (my personal view and not the official Club stance on this matter), Member for Hinchinbrook said that in conjunction with Cr Ryder, they would draft a Petition for presentation to State Parliament (along with thousands of other Petitions) calling on the State Government to fund the dredging citing safety concerns among other things discussed. In due course the Petition would be available at the Community Centre for signature by local residents. Even if the funding was approved, then the process to gain all the approvals from “interest” groups and Government Departments is a long drawn out process In the interim, we should all pray for a decent Wet Season so that Mother Nature could do what has been happening in the past, washing the lot out to sea, trees and all to unblock the creeks. I would like to acknowledge the sterling effort of our Assistant-Secretary Stephanie Pratt in compiling the comprehensive notes of the meeting. Unfortunately due to limited space those notes cannot be included in full in this article but are available to any member to read should you wish to do so.

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Dickie’s Fishing News. Gidday folks. Well we have had a few reasonable boating days since the last report but these have been few and far between. The best time to go out is an early departure and return by the 9.00 or 10.00am tide to avoid the weather turning to 15 to 20 knots around 10.00am. The Barra Season start has been a bit of a fizzer so far, obviously we need rain and more rain to clean out the creeks and sandbars. All the creek mouths have closed up so that for most of them you need 2 to 2.5 metres of tide to safely motor out with your motor on tilt and proceed slowly as the channels are changing fairly quickly with all the sand build up.

Taylors Beach and Cattle Creek have produced some excellent catches of Grunter and Salmon with the odd Mangrove Jack being taken on live bait after a lot of burying around the snags.

There have been very few reports of crabs being taken in these areas. One good catch of crabs reported from Crystal Creek along with Grunter and Flat Head. Rollingstone Creek entrance has produced some excellent catches of Queen Fish but very few, if any, Barra. Paluma Shoals are producing good legal size Nannygai and the inner shoals out from Scrubby Creek to Mystic Sands giving up a lot of undersize Nannygai but good Grunter with a few Mackerel both Doggie and Spotted species and the proverbial Queen fish. Poppers seem to be the best lure for Queen Fish around the inner shoals. No reports from the islands with a few boats managing to get to Havana and Acheron Islands but only catching barely legal Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Sweetlip.

That is about all for this month hoping that we get some good

rain and the fishing improves. Tight lines and always, safe boating. Don’t forget to put in a trip sheet with Townsville or Ingham Coast Guard or at the very least tell someone where you are going and what time you are returning. You can leave your out of date EPIRBS and Flares at The Landing for safe disposal. Regards, Dickie A few reminders about Club functions held during the year. An End of Month BBQ is held at The Landing commencing at 6.30pm on the LAST Friday of each month except for March this year when it will be held on Friday 23 March instead of 30 March which is Good Friday. The BBQ is free for Members and all school age children. Visitors and guests of Members are charged $15.00 per adult. The Club Markets are held on the FIRST Saturday of each month but again unfortunately I have not been as yet appraised by the Committee when they will recommence this year. Two Closed Club (no guests/visitors) Fun Weekend Away Trips are held during the year, one around May and the other around October. Your Committee would welcome your suggestions as to possible locations.

Until next month, Ninger.

Kids fishing competition Judges.

These Minutes are for Community information only and no Correspondence will be entered into. These Notes were taken by Stephanie Pratt from a Meeting held at Rollingstone Creek Re: Dredging of Rollingstone Creek Mouth.

On Saturday 10th February 2018, we were discussing the financial side and getting permits for the sore erosion legalities of dredging the entrance of Rollingstone Creek north management plans which are about $150,000. It is also possible of Townsville. Approximately 40-50 people attended the for the department of road transport if the waterway is well meeting with some people unable to attend but sent their used by watercraft. Even if we were to do it here the council apologies. This was brought to the council attention, who had would make it go the natural waterway, but if we were to do no idea of the situation, that the entrance had been so clogged that we would have to dig through bedrock. The State up that sometimes even high tide is not enough to exit the creek Government does not do anything about the creeks up at to the ocean and during low tide you can walk across to Rollingstone and Toomulla areas as they are low priority Hencamp without getting your ankles wet. Now with the sand in compared to other places. There is also no money for us up the way, it takes a high tide of about 2 1/2m to get out of the here either as most of the money goes to South East Queensland, leaving very little for North Queensland regions. creek, which is 1m higher than 10 years ago.

On Sunday the 11th of February 2018 at 0613 hours there were There is also a safety reason for boats that leave through the 16 boat trailers at the boat ramp to the Rollingstone Creek creek and are stranded out at sea when the Rollingstone Creek entrance. Three of the boat owners had come from the entry is the closest entry. When bad weather kicks up and low Townsville region but can only come out on the full moon as it tide hits, the entry becomes closed and they cannot come back is the only tome you can exit the creek to the ocean. The tide is into the creek to shelter. One time it was so bad, that they had in at about 0600 and I out until about 1800 hours when you can to get the Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade to stretcher an finally get back in. This means that thee boat owner are out at injured person in because they could not get out to them buy sea for up to 12 hours and when the tide is not at high tide the boat. When other boats are stranded, even if they can get out to boats cannot get back in. Once, one boat had to sit in the inlet them, the Coast Guard tends to has to tow them all the way to for about 5 hours until they were able to get back in to the creek Townsville as they cannot bring them back through the creek entrance. to the boat ramp.

Sand is always moving up the Coastline, building up as it goes There are 2 ways at the moment that we can get the along, going from 4,000m3 up to even 40,000m3. This Rollingstone Creek Entrance dredged. It has been brought to movement, however, depends on the amount of rain that is in our attention that in the policy of EPP/2017/3930 Part B.6 there 3 the area at the time, when there is less rain, such as now, the is a code that states that for aquatic animals up to 500m of sand movement is much greater. Although we have been told sand can be moved to allow flood water discharge, entrance that the rain patterns at the moment are natural rain pulses as migration is open for all animals and entrance remains open or closed for water quality. over the years so this is too be expected.

However to solve the problem of the build-up of sand is much Also we can start a petition for the dredging of the Rollingstone more difficult to do as it is not done by the local government, it Creek entrance, online and paper, to at least go for a short term is done by the state government. The local government is only dredging for now or just get it done in the dry seasons when responsible for the boat ramps, not the entry to the boat ramps. there is less rain therefore the sand has built up even more. P23 On the other hand, the local government can aid with the Regards……..Stephanie Pratt.

R.S.L.NEWS

Welcome to 2018! Here we go with another year of hopefully interesting news with not too many problems and for us older RSL members, not too many ailments.

Thank you to the members who attended our Christmas Party. We had a great night at the golf club and we need to thank Mick Mc, Chris, Charlie, Megan and Kris for their efforts with the catering and great service.

Jan and I had a busy afternoon setting up the raffle prizes and Chris made sure the tables were set, food was cooking and champagne was on ice. The food was delicious and I’m sure no-one would have gone home hungry. The band, “Hot Tin Roof”, played well into the night and a number of people enjoyed the chance to dance. Sue, alias Mrs Dowie, and Sandy, Reg’s fiance, certainly showed us a few steps or two. At one stage a whole group were up doing the Maddison and we thanked the band, for making the effort to include songs suitable to the ages of those present. Mick Mc had organised a bus so that guests could have a drink or two and not have to worry about driving home. Manager Chris did a few runs as people chose to leave at different times. Thanks Chris.

Alas, we didn’t know it was to be the last time we would see our old mate Keith. I have mentioned Keith Norton a number of times over the years. Unfortunately he had a stroke in January and it was time for him to rest peacefully. Keith was 93 years of age and had served in Borneo and New Guinea. He was a champion cyclist in his time and a bit of a wag according to his nephew Greg. He was a great mechanic who really learnt his trade by pulling down motors, taking things to pieces and generally getting to know the nuts and bolts of how things worked. Information on the presentation of the historical record being put together by JCU will come at a later date and we hope some of our members can attend the event.

Upon returning from our gathering to remember Keith we received a phone call with the sad news that Phil Small had passed away. Phil was a social member of our RSL and he would often accompany Robyn on Friday nights for the raffles and Goose Club. Phil had worked hard to develop bowls at the golf club and the Sunday morning bowling group had lots of fun followed by a lazy afternoon enjoying a beer or wine. Our condolences to Robyn, Todd, Trent and Rosetta.

On Sunday, 11th February, we held our AGM. The Board, although I tend to refer to it as the committee, remains pretty much the same as in 2017. I am standing down as secretary, but am fulfilling the position until a replacement can be found. I have been secretary for 9 years and on the committee since about 2003 so feel it would be nice to have someone with new ideas come on board. Hopefully we can get the Citizens Auxiliary up and running and they can help with fundraising which has added to the time I have spent on RSL work. I will still be around as I enjoy the company, especially on Friday nights. The atmosphere really buzzes when the “girls” are here. Good on you Cathy, Irene, Faye and Jodie. Obviously a number of other regulars add to the comraderie and it is a great way to finish the working week. Okay, so a number of us are retired, but I can tell you, you often work just as hard at being retired as when you were working.

Unfortunately, another of our regular Friday night gentlemen, will be missing. Tony A, a serviceman, who joined our RSL in 2017, and has become a great friend to many, has become too ill to live on his own. Tony also played golf and was a great help to Mick Mc around the course until he found the heat was getting to him and he had to stop volunteering. Tony had begun playing Bushies, supporting the RSL on Fridays and helping with setting up for commemorative days. He and his group of Chick, Pumpkin, Vince and Stalkie would often stand around a table reminiscing together. Hopefully Tony is feeling better now he is in hospital, as he was rather unwell and in pain, for the last few days at home. Our thoughts are with Tony.

In December President Ewan presented our annual bursary, a cheque for $300 to Phoebe Adlard, in memory of our past member Les Mair. Phoebe was a captain of Rollingstone State School and upheld the aims of the school most admirably. The money is to assist the student with their transition to high school. Congratulations Phoebe.

Good news and then some not so good news. A reflection on life. What we need to do is remember to love and care for those around us and really enjoy and appreciate our lives whilst we can.

In closing a reminder that the Goose Club has returned and we continued raffles throughout the Christmas / New Year break so people could still win something. Thank you to all of our supporters. Our RSL is in a sound financial state thanks to you. Dare I mention the jackpot is up to $300. Everytime I do, it seems to go off. Hopefully it can continue to grow, but then again, the more it goes off, the more winners there are.See you at the club on Fridays…...Take care…….Cheers…...Rhonda.

The bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day, located in the carpark RTC P24

Okay who is responsible for taking January & February off the calendar. Since when has the new year started in March? Can’t believe it, where did that time go!!

Australia Day was fabulous. Everyone (especially the kids) had a fun time, with lots of food, drinks & games being enjoyed. Our local Cr Margie Ryder took out the best dressed Aussie and then she went on to win the thong throwing contest! Mayor Jenny gave the TBCA a small financial input this year so thank you TCC for that, very much appreciated.

Lucky numbers are well and truly under way. So far, we have had three lucky $50 winners – Jennifer, Sam & George.

Congratulations to all winners. We have four numbers left if you would like one. #12, #38, #39 and #41 - $2 per week per number.

Saltwater Creek: A public meeting was held on Saturday 10th February to allow everyone to have a say about the condition of the mouth of Saltwater. For local boaties it has been impossible lately to go out from the mouth of Saltwater Creek. We have such a user friendly boat ramp but unfortunately cannot access the open seas to go fishing due to fallen trees and sand build up.

At the moment, the mouth of Saltwater is completely blocked off by fallen trees. No way out or in!!

Everyone should have a flyer in the mailbox for the TB Fishing Club who will hold their AGM on Saturday 3rd March at 3pm, then the TB Community Association Inc. AGM will be held on same day at 4pm in Toomulla Park. BYO chairs & drinks.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be membership forms available for those who might like to join either of the clubs.

We will have a sausage sizzle after both AGM’s.

We have a new mailbox and a new white board under the existing black board on the corner of Toomulla Beach Road & Herald Street. All community related letters, suggestion or ideas can be placed into the mailbox. Please remember to only use a White Board Marker on the white board. Thank you for the donation of the white board Troody & Joe. Thank you to Dieter for the mailbox. Thanks to the committee men for putting them up !

Everyone should of received the two Questions & Feedback Form from Councillor Margie Ryder to fill out. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to have their say please take the time to read, comment, and send back your survey. Cr Ryder will be collating all the information, then present the results back to the community. The most recent feedback form is about the free camping in Toomulla Park. These forms can be dropped off to the new mailbox and Cr Ryder will collect.

We have tickets in the Easter Raffle. The Prize will be an Easter Hamper Basket. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available from committee members Margie & Noel, Mick & Debbie, Don Cumming, Helene & Rhonda & Rudi. Good Luck everyone.

Raffle will be drawn Wednesday 28th March.

Congratulations to our lovely committee members Margie & Noel Gallagher who recently celebrated 50 years of wonderful joyful & happy marriage. May there be many more for you both.

Congratulations on your 60th Birthday Rudi for the month of February. Semiretirement coming up hey?? Happy Birthday Jayden Leo Wason (7) & Debbie Wellington (She won’t tell us!!). Helene Haack (she won’t tell us either) & Macey Donahue (7). Two birthdays on the 20th & three on the 21st February!!

Congratulations to Rod on your retirement. Enjoy your holiday away!! To anyone else who celebrated a special occasion last month; Congratulations!!!!

Don’t forget if you would like to add something into the Toomulla monthly newsletter, please email it to schwarzee1959@gmail.com Happy Birthday to those people celebrating during March.

Last but not least - The SPEED LIMIT in and around Toomulla streets is still 50km. Along the Esplanade on the unsealed road is still 20kms. We have lots of kids in the community, riding around on their bikes, and lots of people who like to walk, so please, be considerate and perhaps be a little conscious of your speed limit when driving in and around our beautiful community.

Cheers……..Rhonda.

Toomulla Village speed limit…50klms

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Nature Notes — Roy Mackay

Yes, up here in Paluma, we have been having very high temperatures just over 30Âşc. However we also have a shortage of rain below average for the last five years [2500mm] The highest rainfall we had recorded was in 1981 [4675mm]. The shortage of rainfall has not affected the flowering of plants up here and so has not affected the number of butterflies about.

There is one variety of birdwing butterfly going over a Rondoletia plant. I can not find its subspecific name. It has bright red colour under the head and breast which is not recorded in any of the subspecies in my books.

Early in the summer I recorded 4 Amethystine Pythons crossing the road in one night. I have seen only one in the bush since then but Red-bellied Black snakes have been seen more this year in the village than usual. One in particular goes back and forth through the backyards of at least 7 houses including mine. I have noticed a shortage of two of the five water skinks Sphenomorphus that usually come out and wait for prey in my back garden. Every year about September there is a migration of Paradise Kingfishers from the North to the termite mounds in the rainforest above the bridge for egg-laying. When the eggs have hatched the young are able to fly [about February]. The birds and their young fly North to their usual hunting grounds in Cape York.

On the 18th March this year I will be 90 years of age and it will be 82 years since I have been in Natural History when I had a Diamond Python. I have been a taxidermist with the Australian Museum until 1964 when I became Officer in charge of the PNG Museum in Port Moresby. Then in 1977 till 1987 I was officer in charge of the Baiyer River Birds of Paradise breeding sanctuary in Baiyer River in the Western Highlands of PNG. and then retired to Paluma in 1987. I am still associated with nature!

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Paluma in the Clouds - Les Hyland Vale Jack Gleeson Although not unexpected it is still with great sadness that we report on the death of Jack Gleeson, life member of the PDCA. Jack and his late wife Joyce have had property in Paluma Village for as long as any of us can remember and, until the last few years, Jack has been involved in the Paluma Community. In the days of the “Rainforest Festival” he and the late Eldred Bourke operated the cash desk, with some help from Joyce and Joan. Jack’s involvement in establishing TV in Townsville has been recorded elsewhere in detail and he was always a most generous person who regularly made donations to the PDCA and the PRFB but that is not all, as he has given permission for parking on his block nearly opposite the Community Hall at all major events. Jack was on the committee of management for the construction of the Community Centre and his many wise decisions in this role were greatly appreciated. You see, he was looked on as a person of authority, which he undoubtedly was and he could frequently cut through the detail and bring a meeting to the crux of the discussion and make a decision. Jack Gleeson, notwithstanding his many awards, was a perfect and generous gentleman with whom it was a pleasure to talk to and by those of us who knew him, will be sadly missed from the Paluma Community. Jack’s Requiem Mass in Townsville on 5/2/18 was attended by hundreds of citizens during which his exemplary character and humility were highlighted as examples of a life well lived. The PDCA was represented at Jack’s funeral by Michael Drew and a floral tribute was presented from the PDCA and PRFB. Roadworks The resealing of the entire Range Road mentioned in the December “Rag” was completed and is now well bedded in.

Also the Creek name signs that had been stolen or vandalised have been replaced for which the Department of Main Roads are to be congratulated. Line marking remains to be done , so please drive with care on the Range Road.

Community Hall At last it is about to happen. The Paluma community and PRFB have been fundraising for the extension to the Community Hall for some years. A Gaming Benefit Grant has now made this possible to go ahead. It should have started by the time you read this. It is at the rear of the building and will provide a meeting room and a Training room which can be used by both the PDCA and the Emergency Services. A stairway to the Village Green will give a second exit route from the hall. It will provide a better location for PRFB and SES training and meetings when the main hall is in use and can likewise be used by the PDCA for committee meetings.

Forthcoming Events The first function for 2018 will be the St Patrick’s Night on Saturday 17th March. It will be in the Community Hall, notwithstanding the work in progress, at 18.30 on the usual bring a plate to share basis. As it is actually St Patrick’s Day the wearing of the Green is recommended. If you can tell a few Irish jokes so much the better. All welcome. The PDCA AGM will be held on Saturday March 31 in the community centre at 17.00hrs. This will be an opportunity to see the building progress and hear what has been going on during the year. Do come along.

Chainsaw Course On Saturday and Sunday Paluma Rural Fire Brigade ran a chainsaw course for members of the PRFB, SES and Waterfall Creek Brigade.

This training exercise attracted 12 candidates who all appeared to enjoy the theory and practice of wielding a deadly machine, notwithstanding the heatwave. The lectures were held at the Paluma Community Hall and the practical cutting took place at Hussey Rd and Hidden Valley, which sessions were professionally supervised by Officers of the QFES. No injuries were inflicted thanks to a “buddy” system and the eagle eyes of the Trainers!

Anyone who uses a chainsaw should do a training course as accidents can easily occur if the user doesn't know of or ignores the fundamental rules.

Cost for Playgroup is $3 per child with a maximum of $6 per family for two or more children. There is also an annual fee of $20 for insurance.

Contact 47516511 for more information.

Playgroup is up and running Same day, same time, same place.

Term one is 23/1/18 to 29/3/18 Term 2 is 17/4/18 to 29/6/18.

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POSITIONS VACANT The Queensland State Emergency Service is a not-for-profit, community based volunteer emergency service that is enabled by both State and Local Governments and its partners.

QLD SES Volunteers are trained and equipped to respond to hazards specific to their communities needs.

QLD SES aims to attract volunteers across genders, younger and older generations, and the diverse sectors of our communities.

Your local Rollingstone SES needs:  Chainsaw Operators  Storm Damage Operators  Work at Heights Operators  Traffic Controllers  Crew welfare and maintenance personnel

PLEASE consider becoming a volunteer.

There are NO joining fees. Volunteers are provided with protective clothing and equipment relevant to their role within an SES Group. Education and training is provided free of charge and all approved SES activities are covered by workers compensation.

For further details contact: 47707589 / 0418 194 876 OR…..Come along to a training night held each Monday at 1845 (6.45pm) behind the Community Hall…………………..Stay safe………...Sandy

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS AND FUN Rollingstone’s Australia Day Award Winners: Citizen of the Year:

Lynne Prytherch

Helping Hand Award:

Sue Thompson (SES)

Senior Citizen of the Year:

John Holliday

Good Neighbour:

Kerrie Cochrane

Young Citizen of the Year:

Phoebe Adlard

R&D Seniors – Banjo

Junior Sports:

Courtney Dent

2017 Community Event: Paterson Tribute.

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Rollingstone & District Seniors Well, here we are with another Rolly Rag due out so the year has well and truly started.

Had a wet but great Australia Day, noticed a few faces missing from some of these events that are put on up here but guess that's what happens when you get old and crotchety. You just don't want to go. It was different this year as the council paid for catering so instead of brekkie it was brunch. Once again the Lions and Mr Pace did a wonderful job. The entertainment was up to standard and our councillor had a ball with the kids, methinks she remembers those days so well. The rain did not deter the games.

We have had some good storms through the last month so please remember your animals. A terrified dog can travel blindly for miles and end up lost and scared. Please keep your animals safe while we are having this weather.

The Rollingstone and District Seniors had their AGM this week and we have a whole new bunch of faces (except mine as no one put in for the job). The President and the majority of the positions have been accepted by members who were willing to put their hands up to take on this undertaking. I think it shows how this community can and will step up when needed.

Thanks to you all.

The New Committee: President: Vice Pres: Treasurer: Secretary:

Joh Schwier Judyana Holt Linda Birse Gaye Lovell

47707 795 47707 703 47707 879 47707 356

Committee Members at present: Wendy Clark Karen Stockdale Vanda Simmons

4401 5618 0409 496 567

Let's wish these people the best.

I have been experiencing some difficulties sending out emails to members. We need to update our list desperately so please let me know if your email address has changed.

Thanks Your returning secretary‌...Gaye

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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc.

Gidday Rollingstone,

The new year is going to be a busy one for the members of the club, but as always the team will respond and not only to carry out activities on the calendar but also to support this lovely community.

A number of the club members attended a disaster management awareness presentation. Chris and the Community Association put a lot of effort into organizing several experts to talk to the locals about Cyclone preparedness and general well-fare of our community. Unfortunately, only a handful of people responded to the invite. This amazes me considering Cyclone Yassi created a fair amount of damage in and around the Community.

Myself and Goughy during the Cyclone had the dangerous job of evacuating people who had made the wrong choice to stay at home. The information that was given at the meeting was very sound and would prevent Community members of making the wrong choice on whether to stay or go. Please, if we ever have another presentation; I urge people to attend.

Australia Day was great success with close on 400 people attending. Lions served a lovely Brunch and the kids had an absolute ball. The waterslide was the biggest hit with the kids and they definitely wouldn’t have had to have a bath for a week.

It was soap suds galore!!!

Well done to all of you who received awards. Lion John Holliday received Senior Citizen of the Year award and Lion Kerrie Cochrane received the Good Neighbour award of the Year. Well done!!!!

Last Saturday, Lion Natalie Caldwell organised a beaut party for the members of the Lions Club. This was very well attended and we had a ball. This goes to show that being a member of Lions is not all work, we do and can enjoy ourselves (Food, Fun and Drinks). On that note: once again I would like to invite any member of our Community to come along to see what we do. You can ask any Lion and they would most probably tell you that since joining Lions has changed their perspective on life.

We have Clean-up Australia Day on the 4th March and a troop of Scouts camping at Bushy Parker Park will team up with us to do the job. We will repay their kindness with a Sausage Sizzle.

WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL:

BIRDS

770 7540 / 0427 074 816

GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES & KANGAROOS

4770 7356 / 0412 965 535

CHRIS GREEN

0402 084 588

POSSUMS

Well here we are already two months into the new year of 2018 and doesn't show any signs of slowing down so we can enjoy the new year. We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and seen in the new year with a bang. Now for the first story of 2018…

Last night 20th February Gaye and myself were called out to a rescue, a possum had been hit by a car on the corner of Mystic Ave and Community Rd, it took some time to locate the possum but eventually we found him in the middle of the road. While Gaye and myself were assessing the poor possum a car came around the bend some what fast and as I shone my torch and waved it around for the car to see, to no avail he just kept coming until I yelled at the driver. It was plain to see what we were doing as I had my basket and blanket out and Gaye was holding the light, I thought he was going to keep on coming but eventually slowed down and went round us. Why didn't I just pick the animal up you ask? Well when you are in the dark and you have an injured animal it isn't just a case of picking up the animal and taking it to the side of the road because it is dark: you can't see properly and you have to be careful not to cause anymore stress or injury to the animal, You have to take your time. If you are out at night and you see someone waving a torch please slow down from a good distance as it could be someone on a rescue of an animal or even a person. We also need to feel safe. As it turned out the Possums’ injuries were really bad and had to be sent to Possum heaven.

Unfortunately the person who hit this Possum put it on Facebook and as we are not on Face book 24/7 we were lucky to have a member of the public see it and rang us to attend to the possum. Had it not been for this lady ringing us; the poor animal would have been left to die a long and horrific death. We are not on Face book 24/7 and we don't always see things so it is better to ring us regardless of the time, day and night and that is what we do as carers………….Thank you to all who assisted in this rescue.

See you somewhere in the great outdoors. Chris P31

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.

Ambulance

44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816

C/o Northern Beaches Station

Committee: President:

Sue Von Wald

Treasurer:

Lynne Prytherch

0407753562 47707 689

Ian Dow

0412396450

Deb Calder

47707 474

Narelle Sheill

0468903638

Geoffrey Prytherch All Correspondence to:

47707 689

The Secretary

8am - 4pm E-mail:

Chris Martin

Monday - Friday

47707 855 Fax: 47707 811

rollingstonertc@bigpond.com

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

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com

Contact:

Rag office Janine Jones

Police

47707 799 0407882009

Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) Brad Gough

Senior Constable

Shaun Sutton

Front Desk Admin

Alissa

47707 285

Fire Permit

John Pace

47707 348

Toomulla

Eddie White

47707 619

Hencamp Creek

S.E.S.

HQ Group Leader

13 2500 47707 589

Rob Wilson

47707 498

Rollingstone State School Principal:

Keith Poulter

47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

President:

Kerri-Anne Fitzsimmons

0448104256

Mutarnee State School Principal:

Michael Blake

47708 131

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information

Secretary

Kerrie Cochrane

47707 034

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President

Graham Milliken

0428416060

Secretary

Richard Pratt

0407635634

Playgroup 47516 511

President

Lynn Hyland

47737 675

1st. Vice President

Wilf Karnoll

47788 441

2nd. Vice President

Jamie Oliver

0408710030

Secretary

Michael Drew

0428779302

Email:

drewma@gmail.com

Treasurer

Colwyn Campbell

47708 559

President

Ewan Cameron

041771904

Secretary

Rhonda Coulson

47707 058

Rollingstone & District Lions Club President

Ian Dow

0412396450

Secretary

John Holliday

0414808483

President

Joh Schwier

47707 795

Secretary

Gaye Lovell

47707 356

Toomulla Community Association

Raymond Pace

Emergency - Flood or Storm

47707 616

Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.

Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone

Faye Thomson

Rollingstone RSL

47707 144

Senior Sergeant

President

Paluma & District Community Association

Rollingstone Qld 4816

RTC

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.

North Townsville Community Hub

44 Community Crescent,

Community Centre Manager

47786 033

President

Rhonda Schwarz

47707 813

Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge

47745 130

Animal Ambulance (after hours)

47745 130

RSPCA Inspection

47744 714

Straying Stock

47738 411

National Parks & Wildlife Service

47212 399

N.Q. Wildlife Care Group Bird Rescue

0414717374 47707 356 / 041296553

Margaret Preston (Vet)

0403262212

Livestock on highway—REPORT TO

131940

Justices Of The Peace Nellie Berra

After 4pm

47707 352

Chris Martin

Business Hours

47707 855

Max Agnew

0409689320

47715411

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Rollingstone General Store & Post Office

POST OFFICE Fax and Colour Photocopier Services Open for business from 7.00am to 6.00pm every day of the week Pay bills, (Rego, Rates, Phone, Electricity, etc); Bank your Cheques and Withdraw Cash; Post Letters and Parcels Phone recharge for all networks 1/N recharge International calling cards 

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Eggs

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Onions

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Bananas

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Tomatoes

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Pineapples

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Full Hams 1/2 Hams (Knuckle or Knob) Sliced Ham

Lettuce Plus Extensive Frozen Vegetables

PHARMACY GOODS S2 Medication for winter colds

Double Smoked—the Old– Fashioned Way!

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Barbeque Sausages

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Lean Mince

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Rump Steak Check out our range of

NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.

DVDs for hire Going Fishing?

R os co, Olga & All i so n

We stock tackle, lines and lures for local conditions

P H ON E: 4 77 07 34 0 F AX : 47 70 74 70

Need some Bait?

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MARCH 2018 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall 10am Garden Group Meeting at Lions Den

4 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre 8am Brekky Bowls 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

5 9am - Cards 9 am Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm AA Meeting 4pm Weight Circuit Class

6 9.30am Aquarobics

11 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre

12 9 am - Cards 9 am Line dancing

13 9.30 am Aquarobics

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

7 9am Indoor bowls 9am Craft Group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY

8 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

Friday 2 8am Weight Circuit Class 9.30 am Aquarobics

Saturday 3 9am-12 noon Op Shop 10.30am Yoga

11am TCC Computer tutorial

9 8am Weight Circuit Class

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9.30 am Aquarobics

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls 14 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft group 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

4pm Weight Circuit Class 7 pm - AA Meeting

15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping

16 8 am Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards

9.30 am Aquarobics

9am VISITING VET

17 9am-12noon Op Shop 10.30am Yoga

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

5.30pm BBBLC BBQ DENTAL VAN at DOCTORS 17 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre 8.30-4.30pm Mobile Dentist @ Doctors

18 9am - Cards 9 am Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training

19 9.30 am Aquarobics

20 9am Indoor Bowls

2pm Boardgames

9am Craft group 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

7 pm AA Meeting

5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

4pm Weight Circuit Class

24 7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre 5.30pm Troupie Touch F/b training & Little League

25 9am Cards 9 am Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm AA Meeting 4pm Weight Circuit Class BREAST SCREEN BSQ VAN

26 9.30am Aquarobics

27 9am Indoor Bowls

BREAST SCREEN BSQ VAN

9am Craft group 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls BREAST SCREEN BSQ VAN

21 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

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9am Cards

9.30 am Aquarobics

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

8am Weight Circuit Class

BREAST SCREEN BSQ VAN

28 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

29 8am Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards

9.30 am Aquarobics

9.30 am Playgroup at Hall BREAST SCREEN BSQ VAN

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30 9am-12noon Op Shop 10.30am Yoga

6pm FLFSC BBQ

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OUT AND ABOUT

MORNING COFFEE LADIES at the GOLF CLUB

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT KIDS SINGING VALENTINES DAY at NIGHT INDOOR BOWLS

GOUGHY PHOTO BOMBING SANTA SITTING ON CHRIS’ LAP

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