Rolly rag august 2017 online

AUGUST 2017

PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL 2017 SEPTEMBER 9

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

I would like to thanks RaDCA, the Rollingstone Seniors, Rollingstone Catholic community and friends at Balgal for their generosity in supporting Joshua’s foundation...SIDS. $1,005 was donated from the Balgal district which is amazing.! We are so grateful for all the support given to SIDS. Josh’s parents mission in life is to insure a cure can be found and that Joshua's 46 days on earth meant something. He was here for a purpose. Now Gods little Angel.

Madonna Reinke

Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club Inc. 100 Esplanade Balgal Beach, Qld, 4816.

PUBLIC BOAT RAMP AT FISHERMANS LANDING

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

8.30 TIL 12 NOON 4 TREVINA CRT BALGAL BEACH

The above club has received some complaints about the unsatisfactory and unsafe slippery condition of the boat ramp at Fishermans Landing. As this is NOT a fishing club responsibility, nor do we have the specialist equipment or expertise to carry out this work, on 15 July 2017, I passed on those concerns to our elected Councillor, Margie Ryder, as this is council responsibility.

Councillor Ryder had passed my email to Townsville City Council.

The Council contacted me on 26th July to advise the boat ramp has been inspected and that work will be undertaken within the coming days.

In the meantime boat ramp users are urged to exercise extreme caution particularly at mid to low tide when the ramp is very slippery.

Thankyou PACE FARMING for donating 2 bales of hay for Judyana and Bob Holts garden makeover !!

Yours Faithfully Neil Thompson Club Secretary

Thinking of our Centre Manager Chris and her family at this time.

Chris’s dad has had a serious car accident and is not well. Sending our love and best wishes that Mr Smith makes a speedy recovery!!

Front cover: Mystic Sands Golf Club Thank you to everyone who contributes photographs and articles. We try to include as many as possible in our publication. Please keep them coming . Editor P2

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.

Gwen Cahill is organising a Cruise 47707540 0427074816 24 Oct 2017 13 nights 7 ports This is an amazing tour and price and be quick if you want to join . Best swimming diving shopping and explore amazing cultures! Its not too late to join in the fun!!!! I believe at the latest count there are 30 going!

Solomon Isle Honiara PNG

Aloatu, Madang, Wewak, Viti Island

DON’T FORGET WE NEED ITEMS TO BE TAKEN TO THE KIDS IN PNG (see above) School materials, readers , old magazines, ribbons and bows for the kids Some of the areas we are going to are remote and these people don’t have the shops or access to the things we have.

Please no toys or clothes!

A great article on and a must read ! Pg 14 Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club report.

This item regards travelling to out of the way places by sea or land and what you could do if in trouble.

This is really well worth knowing!!!

BOOKS NEEDED Our amazing Book library urgently needs new books. Time to do a spring clean and see whats collecting dust !!!Good quality Soft or Hard cover Picture Books, Kids Books, Fact or Fiction Books Our locals are HUGE readers and we need more books. PLEASE drop them at the Community Centre!!

PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL Last chance to get your entries in See page 17

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 18TH AUGUST Service is from 10am at the Balgal Beach RSL Memorial see RSL NEWS pg 6

If you haven't been to the all new Mystic Sands Golf Resorts’ restaurant you are MISSING OUT. Everyone is raving about how fantastic the food is!

There are great coffees and cakes available all day.

A Facebook site is being built so you can keep up with menus and times.

WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL: BIRDS 770 7540 / 0427 074 81 GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 53

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

Balgal Beach News look us up on Facebook

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Apologies from Goughy this month as he is flat out keeping us safe and doing what he does best ...being a great cop! He will be back next edition!

R.S.L.NEWS

Vietnam Veterans’ Day: Friday 18th August.

If you able to attend please do so as we always have a Catafalque Party from Lavarack and it is interesting to listen to the young service persons making their speech. Whilst this day is not as significant as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day to the general public, it is very significant to a number of our members as they were involved. The setting is so lovely and is a special place to reflect on the events that occurred in the sixties and seventies.

Service at 10am at the Rollingstone RSL Memorial at Balgal Beach. All welcome to attend.

Following the service we will adjourn to the Mystic Sands Golf Club for refreshments. Speaking of the golf club- WOW! “A breath of fresh air has been breathed into the place.” The grounds have been given a real lift- it really does look like a golf course when you play and we no longer have any excuses for a bad shot. The clubhouse is now buzzing with people enjoying their drinks, meals and much social chatter. If you haven’t been for a while why not come over on a Friday night and enjoy the atmosphere and have a go in the raffles or the Goose Club. If you prefer, the club is now open for meals on other evenings, and lunch as well. We need to support Lisa and Mick and their great staff.

Rod Girvan and Ewan Cameron attended the State AGM and were impressed with the speakers. Both believed it was one of the best AGM’s they had attended. The Qld RSL has engaged Deloitte financiers to guide Qld RSL to ensure complete accountability and governance which ensures veterans from all areas of conflicts are assisted. The Qld RSL will ensure we remain within the guidelines for ACNC and ATO approval.

John Strachan was returned as a Vice President and Ewan and Rod both noted he had done a wonderful job in previous years and would continue to do so. The motions that Rod spoke about at the QGM in June were all defeated as was expected. Thanks to Rod for representing Rollingstone RSL at the State Congress.

Finally a big thank you again to those who have volunteered to go on the raffle roster. I had just completed the roster when Teresa J offered her help so she is on my go to list whenever someone cannot attend. Thanks again to Faye, Annie and Doug, Megan and Ken, Rhonda and Vince L, Linda and Dave, Dowie, Reg and Jane, who often helps sell when we are in need. Your friendliness and enthusiasm are much appreciated.

That’s it for now as I’m off to Cairns for the Aussie Rules between the Suns and the Bulldogs. Had to rush a little so hopefully I have covered the essential items. See you on Vietnam Veterans’ Day if you are able to make it……..Cheers, Rhonda.

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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 P7

Vale Barry Stephenson who passed away recently. He was a great bloke and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Shelley and family at this time .

We have just learned that one of our oldest, hard-working and much respected community members/volunteers passed away at the end of July. Shirley CISZEK came to live in Rollingstone about 20 or so years ago, immediately joined the Community Association and the Seniors and set to work being involved. She also worked at the School in numerous capacities. She was Treasurer and Secretary at different times of the Association, she and Nina Rattazzo together put the RAG together each month for many years, and she was always on the go contributing in some way or other. Shirley was a lovely lady and liked by all. When the years caught up with her, she moved into the RSL Homes in Townsville. She would have been around 85 years of age. Luvya special lady. Vale Shirley.

David & Fay Hannah came back to Rollingstone for a visit in early July. It’s 10 years since David’s accident. They’re still living in Perth, close to family, and seem to be enjoying themselves and are lookin’ good.

Seems to have been a few sickies around: Bob Jewell, Trevor Phillips, Kerrie Cochrane, Wendy Clark, Laurel Akers, Claire Spittler – get better soon, gang. Lots of colds and flu around and probably other not-sowell folk of whom we’re unaware. Also, Meg Jeffree’s daughter had a vehicle accident but is now slowly recovering with lots of help from Mum. 60 people attended the tribute evening to Banjo Paterson presented by the Seniors and what a wonderful evening it was. Entertainment was super and the food was just so yummmmm. It’s really a shame more members of the community don’t attend these special evenings but that’s how it is – however, they don’t know what they miss.  We’ve decided to postpone our Art & Craft Expo for numerous internal reasons. Hopefully, it’ll be rescheduled successfully to October.  Seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone who is happy to have their name added to a local “Mr. Fixit” register. Lots of people would rather have items/appliances repaired than tossed into the trash can. If you’re happy to make yourself available, please call Chris at the RTC on 855. And we’re sure most folk are happy to pay a small charge for the service.  Big “THANKS” go out to Pace Farming who donated 2 rolls of Hay to be used as mulch on a project initiated by the Community Association and co-ordinated by one of our Committee, Deb Calder, to do a remake and refresh Bob and Judy Holt’s garden while they’re away. And this was also a way of recognising all of their kindness and effort over the last few months even though they were both most unwell and indisposed.

Steamed Asian Greens: Place wok or frying pan over high heat, add a little peanut oil, when hot add a couple of garlic cloves, finely diced and a teaspoon of finely diced ginger, cook for a minute, deglaze wok or pan by adding a little rice wine, add Asian greens and oyster sauce and toss frequently until cooked through.

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

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JULY

RAINFALL REPORT

Monthly Rain totals as at 27/7/17 Rainfall for July 6.3ml Year to date: 1074.2 Wet Days:

8

Max Temp:

NOT TOO HOT

Min Temp:

CHILLY

To access all the data from our local weather station go to: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/ dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849

Centrelink Access Point at the Community Centre Centrelink provides phone, fax and photocopier for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services.

If you want to make a claim or an enquiry please come and make use of the services available through the Access Point.

You can also do small amounts of Medicare business.

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

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

All skill levels & All age groups

Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the RTC. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!!

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

BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Held in the Park @ The Landing Loads of Stalls with Food, Coffee, Jewellery, Clothes, Massage, Plants, Books, Bric a Brac .

NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome Car boot or Bric a Brac etc to sell

Call 0457 815 453 Presented by

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club

For online information on what's on look up

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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater

Healthsave Pharmacy

2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818

Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 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

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

HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH:

Make the most of the Professional Services offered to you at your Local Pharmacy.

Medschek: A FREE in store service. Sit down with your local pharmacist and go through your medications. Learn more about your medicines and how they can affect your medical conditions, have your questions answered and talk about any problems you might be having with your medicines.

HMR: A Home Medicine Review is a free service that is carried out between your GP, your local Pharmacist and other health care professionals. An accredited Pharmacist will meet you at your home and go through all your medication. If you are unsure of what some of your medications are for, if you have been prescribed different medicines from more than 1 Doctor or Specialist, or have questions about your medication – this is a great way to have a chat all in the comfort of your own home.

Blister Packing: Are you...Taking multiple medications? Havi ng trouble remembering if you have taken your medicine? Confused about what to take and when?

Medication management is an important service offered by your local Pharmacist to help you by packaging your medicine into weekly, fortnightly or monthly blister packs. This service helps to take away the confusion that you may be experiencing.

BP Monitoring: Disease.

Cardiovascular Disease / Heart attack, Stroke and Blood Vessel Disease are a part of the group Cardiovascular

Did you know that you often can’t feel any symptoms and it is known as the “silent killer”?

Keeping track of your blood pressure can let you know of the early signs that you may otherwise have been unaware of.

Your local Pharmacy offers FREE blood pressure checks. BP checks can be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and recorded so you can take your readings to your GP. NDSS: The National Diabetes Service Scheme subsidises the price of essential supplies for people with Diabetes registered on the scheme. These products include testing strips, syringes, insulin pen needles and insulin pump consumables.

People who have been diagnosed with diabetes and hold a current Medicare card are eligible to register for free.

Your local Pharmacy is an NDSS Access Point where you can collect all your essential needs for Diabetes.

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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE

104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACH For appointments please call 47707244

ARE YOUR DRUGS “STORM READY” AS WELL !!!

OPEN - Monday to Friday from 8am General Practitioners: Dr Sima Kazerouni (Bulk Billing) Dr Olga Hasa Dr Vladimir Hasa Allied Health Services: Physiotherapist - Katrina Kerr (Free Movement Physio) Every Tuesday Podiatrist - Teresa Matai (Tropics Podiatry)

Have you enough supply to last?

Keep each product in a zip lock bag (Most medications don’t like water or humidity !!)

Be sure to keep everything together in an airtight container for any emergency evacuation.

For those using a Blister Pack System service, please contact your provider for any special storage requirements. Stay safe and happy,

Every second Thursday

Your Local Community Pharmacist

Pathology Services:

Frank Ferlazzo, Balgal Beach Pharmacy

Every Wednesday from 8.30-12noon

Emergency contact 0419166766

Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au

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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello and welcome. How time flies Cyril. It seems only yesterday that the Editor of This Fine Family Magazine was pressuring me for our article for the last edition and now it is already due again. Di and I are back in the bosom of Paradise thank goodness and catching up on all the garden maintenance etc. Great to be back!!

MEMBERSHIP FEES. A reminder all that your membership fees are now overdue so if you have not re joined by the end of month BBQ on 28 July, Treasurer Jeanette will be asking either for your membership application form and fee or asking for $15.00 per adult for the meal. Fees are still only $60.00 family or $30.00 single so it is good value to be a member. Membership forms have been Emailed to all past members or you can pick one up from The Landing. New Members are always welcome.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING(AGM). We have also set a date for the Club's AGM which will be held immediately prior to the end of month BBQ on Friday 25 August 2017.

COMMITTEE POSITIONS. At the AGM, all Committee positions will be declared vacant and new elections held to form a new committee. Nomination forms have been Emailed to all members or pick one up from The Landing. We need a new committee with fresh ideas so if you feel you have the commitment and time, please nominate for a position on the executive or as a general committee member. If the positions are not filled by the AGM then nominations will be called from the floor but please be assured, your current Committee has agreed that no person will be pressured into taking on a position so please come to the AGM and BBQ with the knowledge that you will not be harassed.

SICK LIST. There are a couple of Members on the sick list, Jeanette Pratt has had a bit of an eye problem while Kerrie Cochrane has had a knee reconstruction which Kerrie believes will make her a better fisherperson. Of course Richard Pratt and Tony Corchrane, as always, are looking after their loved ones hand and foot during their recovery. We wish Jeanette and Kerry and any other people feeling unwell a speedy and safe recovery.

DICKIES FISHING REPORT Giday Folks, well we have had some cooler weather during the past month however you would not call it a cold winter by any stretch of the imagination, however the calmer weather in the mornings have bought on clearer water conditions especially close to the beach and allowed the doggie mackeral to move in closer. Chasing the excellent bait schools with the larger spanish and spotted mackeral staying just outside of these bait schools as well. 

Good catches of winter whiting being reported along the beaches from Taylors down to Townsville beaches, also a goodly number of Crabs being potted in the creeks as well.

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The creeks also producing excellent Mangrove Jacks and Bream especially close into mangrove snags along the creek banks.

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Best baits being silver spoons for the Mackeral or floating Pilchards, also Gars on gang hooks and trawled slowly out side the bait schools. Prawns and live baits in the creeks.

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Plenty of Whale pods out around the islands so keep a good look out its well worth the time to observe these beautiful animals. Well that's is for this month and hopefully the weather will be kind for the boaties, if not then our creeks are producing good catches. remember Rollingstone creek needs a minimum of two meters of tide to get your vessel in and out safely and all the creek mouths have silted up due to a lack of a rainy season.

You can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS at the landing for safe disposal. Safe boating and tight lines remember to lodge your trip sheet with Townsville or Ingham coast guards………………….. regards Dickie EPIRBS. The following article has been submitted by a Member about an experience he had recently and makes for interesting reading.

EPIRBS DO WORK!!!!!!

On a recent camping, fishing trip to a remote beach, a couple of hundred kms north of Cooktown, one of our party suffered a medical emergency after evening mealtime. One of our party had borrowed a sat-phone and purchased a pre-paid OPTUS sim-card from a store in Brisbane. The salesperson did not know that a OPTUS sim-card does not work very far north of Cairns/Cooktown.

Only TELSTRA offers coverage over Cape YORK. Sat-phone proved worthless. Ignoring calls of “I’ll be OK” and observing no improvement in his condition, at 9.00pm we decided to summons help by setting off one of our marine EPIRBS in a clearing about 30meteres from the water’s edge. We sat on the beach until midnight assuming a rescue helicopter would arrive and offer medical assistance to our fishing mate. Meanwhile, at about 9.15pm, the wife of the owner of the EPIRB received a phone call from Australian Maritime Safety Authority Canberra wanting to confirm the EPIRBs location and crew details. They could tell from the satellite location accuracy that the EPIRB was signalling from on-land and not on-water. They told her that most EPIRB’s set-off on-land were accidental and would send a plane off after daylight to check. Our mate’s condition was not improving, so at about midnight we set-off a 2nd EPIRB. Within a few minutes the wife of the owner of the 2nd EPIRB received a phone call from AMSA wanting to confirm the EPIRB’s location. She convinced AMSA that the setting off of the 2nd EPIRB was not accidental and that there must be a medical problem. They informed that a search plane would be despatched as soon as possible.

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At about 2.30am a low flying aeroplane arrived and started circling our location. We were able to communicate with them using our vehicle’s UHF channel 5. They patched us through to a Doctor in Canberra who decided that a medical evacuation was necessary.

AMSA also alerted a navel survey vessel which just happened to be passing by and they sent their paramedic ashore to help our mate until the helicopter arrived after daylight to ferry him to Cairns for hospitalisation. Our mate has since made a full recovery.

Lessons learned :Partners left home to have list of phone nos. of all other camper’s partners, Campsite location, Vehicle & boat descriptions with rego nos.

Sat-phone TELSTRA ARIDIAN network only system that works in remote areas.

Can communicate with AMSA plane/helicopter with Vehicle mounted UHF channel 5 and maybe 11.

Unable to communicate with Navy using UHF. If on land, set off 2 Marine EPIRBs to eliminate chance of being assumed as accidental set-off.

Postscript:- As my EPIRB was only a few months old, I emailed the Manufacturer GME enquiring how I could have the battery recharged or replaced. They checked with AMSA that it had been used in an emergency situation and replaced the whole unit free of charge. A big “thank-you” to GME. Mr Anonymous LAST CLUB BBQ. Attendance at the Club BBQ in June down despite Club Management going to great efforts and expense to import 2 renowned chefs to take Robert's place during his absence on holidays. Thanks to Dickie and Condo for volunteering and for doing a great job, I am assured the fish was "divine". Thank you also to the people who set up and to those great ladies who yet again excelled in the salad department.

TAGGED FISH COMPETITION. This competition which was open to members and non-members and which attracted $1,000 in prize money did not go well despite a big advertising effort. Only 5 people entered and no fish were presented to claim any prize, not even the $50,00 mystery prizes so your Committee is at a loss as to what type of functions/competitions you, our membership, require. Even the Closed Club Family Fun Weekend Away now only attracts a couple of families. Perhaps our membership is happy with just a free BBQ each month.

CLUB MARKETS. A reminder also that our Markets are on again on Saturday 5 August so please come on down to The Landing and support your Club. As always, we would welcome volunteers to help with The Big Breakfast. Attendance at the 1 July market was down but we were competing with the Townsville Show long weekend.

I won't finish with a joke this month, the last one got "rissoled" by the Editor.

Until next month, Ninger, Dickie and Mr. Anonymous.

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Basketball Practice : Thursdays 4.30pm @ School

MOVIE NIGHT

Basketball Game : Saturday Mornings 9.30 @ School

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST

Touch Football Sundays : 5pm @ Community

6.30 pm COMMUNITY CENTRE

Watch out for our new T Shirts and caps coming out next week thanks to all our amazing sponsors!!!

Chips spring rolls and drinks available

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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.

Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous membership.

We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre. Phone: 4771 5411 P16

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HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH Do your and your family consume enough Fruit & Vegetables? Recommendations from Nutrition Australia is to eat at LEAST 5 serves of vegetables per day and at LEAST 2 serves of fruit. Try to include the colours of the rainbow on your plate and use seasonal produce. But you ask what is a serve? Vegetables - 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables is one serve and 1 cup of raw salad is one serve.

Fruit - 1 medium piece e.g. apple is one serve. 2 small pieces is one serve e.g. 2 apricots or one cup of diced fresh fruit is one serve.

How to eat the required amount in a day. You need to include at least one fruit or vegetable in your breakfast. Add 2 serves to your lunch and dinner. Use fruit and vegetables as your snacks.

What health benefits do we receive from eating this?

Reduced risk of mortality from all causes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Increasing one serve of each reduces your risk of all cause mortality by 5% and CVD by 4% according to Nutrition Australia.

Potential prevention against cancer due to high nutrients in vegetables and fruit. Studies have shown this to be especially relevant to prostate and breast cancer according to Cancer council.

Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). National health & nutrition examination survey found 62% of people diagnosed with T2DM ate fewer than the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables.

Reduced risk of stroke. For every 200 g of fruit you reduce your risk by 32% and 11% for vegetables if consumed daily.

Government health expenditure would reduce by $99.9 million if VEGETABLE consumption was 10% higher.

Challenge yourself and your family to eat the recommended serves per day of fruit and vegetable and see how much better you feel.

Article supplied by Benita @ Entire Wellbeing

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OP SHOP NEWS A huge thankyou to all our volunteers as we couldn’t do without you !

Calling out for some EXTRA donations this month.

Clean out your cupboards as we URGENTLY need more bric a brac and linen.

The pineapple festival is coming up SOON and this is our biggest event..

We need lots of goodies to sell.

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RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS Monday and Tuesday Closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday open for lunch and dinner -Saturday dinner menu has entrée of oysters and prawns.

Sunday – Open For lunch.

It is wise to ring the Resort to book your table for dinner as it fills up fast especially if you like an early dinner.

Just call one of our friendly staff on 47 707 355 and make a booking.

If you would like to have a menu emailed then just email admin@mysticsands.com.au and we will send you one.

We have a menu for lunch, a menu for dinner and then another menu for Saturday Night.

Boost Coffee and Cake available everyday from 8:00am.

Come and have a relaxing morning tea with a great coffee and variety of cakes.

Brand New Club Golf carts for hire – bookings essential.

We also have golf clubs you can use if you don’t have any ….No charge and we have push buggies also at no charge.

Feel like a game of tennis – Small fee to play.

What are our plans for the future?

You can expect to see a remodel in the bar and kitchen Huge improvement in the bunkers.

Driving Range Children's Entertainment Area Don’t forget with Christmas not to far in the near future to get your bookings in early for any functions you would like to have at the Mystic Sands Golf Resort.

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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G.day All, Our club outing to the Harvey Range Tearooms for BREKKY on Sunday 25 th June was a great way to spend a morning. Those of us who made the trip were happy with the food and good company, what else could you want? WE CAN RECOMMEND THE FOOD. We will certainly be going again! There was a big crowd and all enjoying themselves.

Our monthly BBQ was fun. We had an Aussie night with great food and sweets. ATE TOO MUCH AGAIN. Winning entries for the best Aussie dress are pictured in their Sunday clothes.

We played team quoits with the usual rivalry with team four winning the gold. CONGRAULATIONS GUYS. The Lounds Fresh Seafood raffle was won by Vanda Simmons. She’s a lucky girl.

We are having a club outing to the Townsville Cultural Festivals Lantern Parade on the 5 th August . It starts at 5pm so come along and enjoy the night. It is being held at JCU. Entertainment etc. Free entry. The main event runs from the 9th to 13th August it will be a top show and should not be missed. The organisers have made a lot of changes to ensure easier access to all events.

If enough people are interested, we could run the bus on both dates. We would leave Balgal at 4pm on Friday 5th and Saturday 12th August 2017.

If you want to come along phone Faye 47707616 or Ken 47707276.

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SCAMS BOGUS EMAILS IDENTITY THEFT FAKE ACCOUNTS

Don't think you are a random lucky winner from a lottery where they don't even know you!

No One is going to ring you from Microsoft telling you your computer needs some settings changed. No one is going to In this day and age there is so much technology all around ring you from any Dept. asking you for information over the us and it can be so intimidating trying to keep up with phone. If you are unsure take their name and hang up. Ring the Dept. the next day and learn but DON’T use a phone everything. number they have given you.

We have all heard about things that can go wrong with our EMAIL REQUESTS: information being accessed via our computers.

Unfortunately we can't ignore this and hope it goes away as Look at the email address: If it is a strange address then its a even those without a computer can’t escape scams anymore. scam. Even where the dots are can redirect you to a fake site.

Be wise and look at the email address and if you are not sure Scams can come by mail, by emails, by phone and don't do it! I often get emails with creative and varied responding to things through social media even by how we requests to simply give my banking details, pretending use our plastic cards. someone is going to bank money for you. Sounds simple The latest scam I recently have heard about is using our giving my pay in details ?

Medicare cards to sell our details and medical information Again ask yourself why someone wants this...If its not overseas. I do not even know why but perhaps Google this someone you know and trust or a registered business with an and you will learn! appropriate refunding.... Don't do it!

Be computer wise!

How can we protect ourselves from becoming a victim of Many emails have a small area highlighted in blue ( sample scammers and those setting out to be destructive? from some I recently received below) Do NOT click on It is so easy it is for any of us to get caught up with scams them !! and why I want to share a few safeguards to you all. This had If it doesn't sound right ….IT ISN’T been something I had been meaning to write for a long time and I hope I can help some people be more aware and to ****************************************************** Dear Janine make sure you don’t trust anyone with your computer and We have a person named Janine Jones - Carruchan - Is it you? You also be VERY VERY careful of what you may click on may actually have won the New model Ford when looking through things including emails .

Having a chat to Goughy computer crime is becoming more prevalent BUT the only redress is to inform ACORN, a police collective dealing with cyber crime but this is so new and reports and actions take a long time. You can go to the Magistrates court, again costly and its such a new area that it can work out to be frustrating and difficult to communicate. So be smart and think before you do things!

If you have had money stolen or deducted from your account the bank will cover this generally BUT if you give money to someone OR if someone who has taken your identity behind the scenes and can access your personal data and change your accounts or access your emails etc its extremely difficult.

A few days ago you may have taken part in a Ford competition?

Now you have been picked to compete for it.

Confirm immediately and, check if you have by clicking here We have been looking for you, for some time now Janine - so please enter when you see this. *************************************************** Information request - Last chance is today!

We have one Janine Jones born . You may actually have won a Mazda.

A few days ago you may have taken part in a Mazda Neo 2 contest Now you have been picked to compete for it.

Confirm immediately and, check if you have by clicking here We have been looking for you since the start of may so we hope

So here are a few tips and ideas that may help. You this mail reaches you This car could be yours. could almost write a book on this but the bottom line is to ***************************************************** We have noticed that some of your account informations appears be aware and think before you act! to be missing or incorrect, Your Apple will be locked until we receive a respond from you.

We need to verify your account informations in order to continue If it doesn’t sound right, it generally isn't! using your Apple ID Please Verity your account informations by The Tax Dept., the FBI, Microsoft etc will not contact you clicking in the link below.

SCAMS

asking or demanding money.

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The dating site where the beautiful girl or handsome guy ( look at the spelling and grammar on this one !!!!! Already you wants to marry you but needs your money to help him out of know it’s a scam!) a tight spot. RUN away fast!! The person letting you know P24 you have won Lotto from overseas...did you buy a ticket ?

IDENTITY THEFT

post as letting others know you are on holidays can be an invitation to would be thieves to drop in!

These people want as much information as they can get and then they can become you. They can do this for any I recommend purchasing a back up hard drive from JB Hi number of reasons.

Fi or similar. These cost about $50 and you connect it daily or weekly and copy. You just turn it on and it If someone asked you to click on a link to install a really copies. Its that easy!!!. Remove it for the next "Back up" helpful or useful program that will make your life easier This way if they do close your computer down you can or make things work on your computer better or help you restore all that's on it easily. A back up modem is also a understand more or allow them access to sort of your safe guard if you drop, damage , frown or have your issues so that they can help you, what would you do??? computer stolen your information, files, photos etc are My answer is say NO unless you trust others with your still able to be restored on another computer bank account details, your computers information and any So although I don't have all the answers, Goughy and the other things you may want to keep private. Computers police don't have all the answers and even technology contain most of our private information, online banking, experts don't have all the answers its up to YOU to be paying a bill, recording our passwords. Do not download aware and alert. Putting programs on your computer these or install things unless they are from trusted sites, do not days can mean others can remotely access your computer install things if you don't know what to do OR do not let info. Its that easy. Unless you trust the download site and others install things so they can help you. I know of some understand its function BEWARE. who have been called by scammers over the phone and have installed a program while being directed to do so: If you are unsure : DONT DOWNLOAD If it doesn't and they got instant access to whatever was on the add up DONT CLICK ON THE LINK If someone asks computer. you for money or information: DONT GIVE IT VIA INTERNET OR PHONE ( go into the branch) SOCIAL MEDIA There are some secure sites such as PayPal and your Firstly DON"T be afraid of Social Media as it is a great way to link up with friends and family and keep up to date online bank log in. These sites cover you for any loss if anything goes wrong. BUT putting your credit card with what's happening. You have many settings to keep number over an unsecure site may equal trouble. things private and even hidden if you choose.

And if someone has your identity they can log in as you A few words of warning with Social Media though and this then is NOT covered by anyone.

Make sure your Face Book settings are not on PUBLIC. Its a tough world out there and its going to get tougher.

Don’t cut, copy and paste all those silly requests to do so from friends telling you that you will have bad luck if you Just think before you act. Don't trust others with your don't or showing you care to some cause or another etc. computer or information. Be WISE and protective.

These are used to gain logs of names for data bases to be I know how frustrating it can be with so much to consider sold to telemarketers or scammers.

I hope this article has been informative and helpful .

Clicking on images and little movies clips through As this is a real issue to me I’m happy if anyone needs Facebook BEWARE. If you click on something and it advice or is concerned to call or email me . blanks your screen and tells you unless you call a number and pay your computer will be shut don't panic.

Get up from the computer, walk over to your modem and Janine Jones ( editor of the Rolly Rag) 0407882009 turn it off. Leave it off for half an hour and turn it back on jaisplace@hotmail.com again. If it still doesn't work take your computer to a trusted repair place hopefully they will have a "fix".

If a friend requests you to be "friends" with them but you are already on their friends list look at this persons who has sent you the message and their friends list. It will almost certainly be just a few friends if any listed there. This is because someone has decided to replicate and steal the identity of someone you know. This is not cause to panic just "report" them to Face Book ( there is a report button next to their name) or alert your friend by posting on their REAL site so others will know.

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Natures Notes For naturalists there is always something of interest around you. For people who live in the cities there may be less to see of native species but there would be introduced birds like Domestic Pigeons, House Sparrows, Indian Mynahs and Spotted Turtle Doves and introduced Mammals like Black Rats, House Mice and Rabbits. At the same time we are losing some native species, such as Bandicoots, Carpet Snakes and parrots particularly in the farming areas and replaced with rabbits, foxes and Dingos.

Museums and zoos are always on the go to get more specimens partly to show you what is Australian and what is foreign. They are also active in preserving our native fauna and still finding new species of our fauna and flora.

Of course I am biased. My life’s work has been in museums and zoos, here and in P. N. G. It always hurts me to see various species of our fauna killed on our roads. In the thirty years I have lived in Paluma I have seen the number of some species of our fauna declining: many of them killed on our roads.

So, enjoy the sighting of any of our native fauna.

Encourage the establishment of more National Parks and other Reserves that protect our fauna and flora. I am spoilt by living beside the Crystal Creek National Park. Any native lands near you that are protected, make sure they are preserved and not abused.

If you have the chance, try to help in any new reserve near you.

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Paluma In the Clouds On 18th July, Paluma village became 80 years old. On 18th July 1937 at the Little Crystal Creek Bridge, the Hon. C J ‘Nugget’ Jesson cut the ribbon to officially open the Mount Spec Road linking Paluma to the coastal areas below. To celebrate the birthday, a large birthday cake was shared by the Paluma community at a barbecue following the Paluma Push on 23rd July.

The Paluma district has an interesting history. The area was originally inhabited by six Indigenous tribes branching from the Nawaigi language group. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries logging and tin mining were carried out in the Paluma-Mount Spec area with supplies brought up on bullock tracks. Remains of shafts and pieces of mining equipment can still be found around the village. Former timber tracks surround the area, many, along with the former supply routes, now being popular walking tracks.

When the Depression of the 1930’s came, Paluma with its cool climate was identified as a potential tourist and health resort venue, and as an employment relief project, the steep winding road was constructed. The road served both tourism and the logging industries. It is now Heritage listed as are the stone-pitched culverts and the unique stone bridge over Little Crystal Creek. The bridge was hand built by labourers overseen by masons. When the Second World War erupted Paluma was virtually taken over by the Military. Soldiers were trained for jungle warfare in the rainforest. Houses and guest houses were commandeered for use as convalescent homes for sick or injured soldiers. Witt’s and McClelland’s Lookouts, with their view over the Coral Sea became lookout posts until a radar station was set up by American troops and later taken over by Australian personnel. The concrete igloos built to house the radar units still exist in Paluma, two of them having been converted into dwellings. You can see a photographic record of Paluma’s history at the Paluma Community Hall. The display is open every Tuesday between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm. Entry is free.

Peaceful little Paluma bustled with activity on Sunday 23rd July when the annual Paluma Push bike race was held. The race, now in its 16th year, attracted around 400 competitors and the village population swelled to around a thousand as riders and their support teams flocked in. For the competitors it is a gruelling ride, over some very rough terrain around Lake Paluma through to Hidden Valley. There are three categories of rider with the Competition riders having to cover the greatest distance of 70 km. At time of writing I do not know the results of the race but hope to be able to name the winners in the next edition of the Rag. Luckily, although a few mishaps occurred, no serious injuries were sustained, (to the relief of everyone.

Early in July, Paluma rate-payers met with Mayor Jenny Hill and Councillor Margie Ryder to discuss solutions for Paluma’s ongoing water problems. As many of you are aware, Paluma’s water supply comes not from Paluma Dam but from a little local weir nearby. From time to time there have been problems with contamination, the most recent being Giardia and Cryptosporidium. A boil water notice has been in place since last October and Townsville Council has been providing bottled water to residents and visitors. So it was a great relief to everyone at the meeting to learn that a watertreatment plant is on the way. If all goes to plan potable, clean water will issue from our taps by Christmas.

Main Roads Department is undertaking slope stabilisation works on the Range during July and August. These works are required to stabilise several large boulders and it will be necessary to partially close the road at times. The roadworks will take place between 9.00 am and 2.30 pm, mostly Monday to Friday but with the possibility of some weekends work.

Occasionally it may be necessary to close the entire road. Should this occur, motorists will be advised in advance by variable message boards at both ends of the Range.

Post Script. The overall winners in the Paluma Push were: Competition 70 km, Daniel Rubach; Intermediate 53 km, Alex Diorietes; Recreational 42 km, Nathan Granata.

SAVE THE DATE AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS

PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER STARTING at 10am Beginning with the famous PINEAPPLE FLOATS down Mystic.

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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi there everyone, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first couple of weeks here at Rollingstone State School. It is an absolute privilege to be here and to work alongside the wonderful students and dedicated staff. Thank you for making me feel welcome!

Prep Enrolments for 2018 – Whilst it may seem like a long time away, schools require as much notice as possible to ensure a successful transition to school for beginning students. With this in mind, if you or anyone you know is intending to enrol their child in Prep at Rollingstone State School for 2018, I encourage you to come to the office to collect an enrolment pack. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and hear about how we can best support your child’s transition to school. I’d also appreciate the opportunity to tell you more about the wonderful things happening at our great school. To assist with the transition to school, the school runs a playgroup that meets every Tuesday from 9am – 11am (TAG Rolly). I encourage all parents with children who are not yet school age to attend. It’s a lot of fun and can really improve the outcomes for children when they commence formal education. I hope to see you there!

Events for the term – We have an exciting term ahead with a variety of events taking place. Students will be supporting the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride as they cycle through our beautiful part of the world raising money for cancer.

Students will also be travelling to Townsville to compete at the ‘Red Track’ athletics event. We will also be holding Indonesian Day, Book week and Science Week celebrations. We are also looking forward to participating in the Pineapple Festival. Our term will conclude with a focus on cleaning up our amazing beaches.

Keith Poulter

Principal

Rollingstone State School

Ph:

(07) 47 707 313

Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc Hello one and all in Rollingstone, We have had a very busy month once again with our regular sausage sizzles at Bunnings North Shore. These are very well received by the public and is a great earner for the club! We do a good sausage!

The grey nomads season is in full swing up at Big 4 Caravan park and as usual we do a cooks night off every Wednesday night. This involves a hearty meal and entertainment provided by members of the club with John Muller on his guitar which really gets the crowd going. This latest dinner was a Christmas in July where we all got into the swing of things and dressed up.

The Townsville to Cairns bike ride to help raise funds for Cancer has been and gone. We provided cold refreshments at the Rolly Pub car park and a well received lunch at Frosty Mango. This is a marvellous event for a very worthwhile charity.

On a different note, the Mystic Sands Golf Club is under new ownership with Mick & Lisa bringing a breath of fresh air into the resort.

You can see the changes on a daily basis and I recommend anyone who hasn't already done so to try the new cuisine. The chef is doing a brilliant job.

This years Pineapple Festival preparations are in full swing. There will be a lot more food vendors, stall holders, shade and seating together with a ton of fun for adults and kids alike.

There was an issue with not enough drinking water last year and this has definitely been rectified! Car parking facilities has also changed. There will be a commuter bus to pick up families and bring them to the venue from their parked cars. Supplied by Chris Crow from the award winning Big 4 Caravan Park. Thanks Chris!!

I encourage anyone who is going to attend to get the word out to their friends in town and invite them along. It is going to be a great day and fun for all.

As usual we are still canvassing for new members to join our club. Lions is a very worthwhile orgainisation that assists not only the local community people and projects but raises much needed funds for a multitude of charities for research and aid throughout the world. If you wish to be part of this tremendous organisation and can spare the time please do not hesitate in contacting me ( Dowie) or any other member of the club for further information. You are very welcome to come to one of our dinner meetings and to get a feel of what Lions is all about at Club level. We would love to see you!

That’s all from me ……. Stay safe. Dowie 0412396450

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Band line up for Rollingstone Rocks The Festival of Cool!

Fri - 24.11.17 5pm - Kieran McCarthy - middle of the road 6pm - Live Wire - pub rock 7pm - Lloyd Saunders - old classics and new tunes 8pm - Chris Boroff and the Festival Freaks - funky tunes 9pm - Rpm 45 - old rock n roll 10.30pm - Sun Salute - reggae funk Sat – 25.11.17 Pool Party 12 noon - Matt Angel - old school rock n classics 1pm - Dylan and the festival freaks - funky tunes 2pm - Karrie Hayward - country n pop 3pm - Chris Boroff n friends 4pm - Lloyd Saunders Shed Bar 5pm - Kieran McCathy 6pm - Karrie Hayward 7pm - Dylan Hammond 8pm - Matt Angell 9pm - Ol 55 with Wilbur Wild, Frankie J Holden and Red Symons 11pm - Jam Session with all of the above!

Rollingstone Beachfront Resort

Sunday 26.11.17 9am - Karrie Hayward 10pm - Lloyd Saunders 11pm - Matt Angell

Hencamp Creek Rd, Rollingstone. 4816 07 47707277 www.rollingstonebeach.com.au

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Rollingstone & District Seniors I can really understand why we have so many grey nomads up this way. I mean to say what could one complain about with the weather. This time of year there are NO complaints except maybe for some rain but even that we are used to going without. At least we get a heavy dew.

The Seniors took a group into mini golf which unfortunately due to too many critter feeds I could not go to, but sounds like it was great fun and enjoyed by all and the food was up to standard also. The day was ideal for everyone as it was at your own pace and you could stop when you felt like it.

The Tribute to Banjo went off extremely well. There was a good turn out and I think most people enjoyed the evening and the food.

There was a diverse type of entertainment and must give a round of applause to our newly named ukulele group who gave their rendition of a popular song. The audience loved it. This group could go far, keep an eye and ear out for them.

I have decided to give up on trying to get people to interact and join in the many activities we have out this way. I have learnt now that all places have the same trouble and it is only the loyal crowd that turn up.

I think that life is way too short, so get out and mingle, do things, have fun and just enjoy. No need to be lonely, sad, unhappy, depressed, come and try the many activities and see if they suit.

There is bingo, cards, games ,bowls, garden group, yoga, line dancing and probably many more so just read the Rolly Rag and you will find those I have missed. I myself as a wildlife carer would really like someone who could sew pouches etc for me, not as a full on thing but at their leisure. Sometimes I am overloaded at feed times and again just a hand would be appreciated. There must be elderly folk who would appreciate a visit just to say hi. We as a community could do so much to assist our local folk.

Upcoming Events.

We have Ingham seniors invite August 24th. Car pool is needed that day so numbers to Rhonda M or Gaye please.

Seniors luncheon August 25th and hopefully a bus will be provided but again numbers please.

Expo is Tuesday August 22nd and the bus is going in so again numbers please.

That seems to be the main items coming up but as usual we still have a games afternoon, bowls morning and evening, bingo once a month, line dancing, cards etc etc .

There is a suggestion that an afternoon HOY is another activity to start up and as long as there are enough people willing to participate this could be happening soon, so please discuss it with each other and let Karen know if she will get the numbers to warrant running it. People are willing to run these things if you are willing to patronize it.

Ok, sick of sitting here at this desk when the sun is shining out there and I need my fix of sunshine vitamins.

I wonder if they could pipe all that water they have over the ditch to us? On that note ciao from Gaye

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40 YEARS OF SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED I recently awarded Mr Kevin Gillam, of Balgal Beach, a certificate in recognition of 40 years of voluntary service to Queensland as a Justice of the Peace (JP). I’d like to thank Kevin for his long period of service to the Queensland public as a JP, which is a voluntary position that can require individuals to take on a lot of responsibility.

GAMBLING FUNDS FOR TOWNSVILLE”S NORTHERN BEACHES I welcome the recent announcement of recipients for round 92 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Two not-forprofit organisations on Townsville’s Northern Beaches were successful, being the Black River Pony and Hack Club ($35,000.00 to upgrade fending, lighting and equipment) and the Northern Beaches Cricket Club ($35,000.00 to upgrade training nets).

NORTHERN BEACHES STATE HIGH SCHOOL TURNS 20 I recently attended a special assembly at Northern Beaches State High School in Deeragun to mark 20 years of providing secondary education to families on Townsville's Northern Beaches. After the assembly, there were two exhibition rugby league games. There was a game between Year 12 boys and the rest of the school and a similar girls game. Both were entertaining.

LNP RELEASES 'HONOURING OUR VETERANS' POLICY The LNP has announced a policy to improve services, provide more opportunities and stronger representation to former ADF personnel in Queensland. Queensland hosts 27 per cent of Australia’s serving ADF and is home to almost 50,000 veterans. Our policy includes: appointing a Queensland state Minister for Veterans Affairs, increasing the number of ex-ADF personnel working in the Queensland public service, appointing a senior public servant as a ‘Veterans’ Champion’ creating a $2 million Veterans Transition Grants Program, and; establishing a permanent Queensland Veterans’ Advisory Council.

Providing better recognition for our veterans is something the LNP believes in strongly and that’s why we’ve committed to trying to do more for those who have served Queensland and Australia in the ADF, through our Honouring Our Veterans policy.

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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

47707474

Narelle Sheill All Correspondence to:

0468903638

The Secretary,

Chris Martin

Monday - Friday

47707 855

8am - 4pm e-mail:

Fax: 47707 811

rollingstonertc@bigpond.com

Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm)

47707 153

ROLLY RAG e-mail:

rollingstonerag@bigpond.com

Contact:

Rag office

47707 799

Janine Jones

0407882009

Police

47707 144

Office Hours 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant

Brad Gough

Senior Constable Front Desk Admin Rural Fire Brigade

Raymond Pace

47707 285

Fire Permit

John Pace

47707 348

Toomulla

Eddie White

47707 619

Hencamp Creek

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

Rob Wilson

13 2500 47707 498

Rollingstone State School Principal: Keith Poulter

47707 313

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

President

Secretary

Kerrie Cochrane

47707 034

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President

Di Thompson

0427240472

Secretary

Neil Thompson

0427240472

47516 511

Paluma & District Community Association President

Lynn Hyland

4773 7675

1st. Vice President

Wilf Karnoll

4778 8441

2nd. Vice President Jamie Oliver

0408710030

Secretary

Michael Drew

0428779302

Email:

drewma@gmail.com

Treasurer

John Tubman

Rollingstone RSL President

Ewan Cameron

Secretary

Rhonda Coulson

0417719043 47707 058

Rollingstone & District Lions Club President

Ian Dow

0412396450

Secretary

Wendy Cooke 0423647074

President

Rhonda Muller

47707 957

Secretary

Gaye Lovell

47707 356

Toomulla Community Association President

Rhonda Schwarz

47707 813

Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge

47745 130

Animal Ambulance (after hours)

47745 130

RSPCA Inspection

47744 714

Straying Stock

47738 411

National Parks & Wildlife Service

47212 399

N.Q. Wildlife Care Group Bird Rescue

0414717374 47707 356 / 041296553

0403262212

Justices Of The Peace 47708131

Nellie Berra Chris Martin

Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information

47707 616

Margaret Preston (Vet)

Brad Gough

Mutarnee State School Principal Michael Blake

Faye Thomson

Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.

Shaun Sutton

Rollingstone

President

North Townsville Community Hub

Rollingstone Qld 4816

RTC

Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.

Playgroup

44 Community Crescent,

Community Centre Manager

47786 033

After 4pm

47707 352 B/H 47707 855

47715 411

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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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Bananas

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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, O l ga & Al li so n

We stock tackle, lines and lures for local conditions

P H ON E: 47707 340 F AX : 47707 470

Need some Bait?

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AUGUST 2017 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday 1

Wednesday

Thursday

2 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY

3 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS

9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

Friday 4 8am Weight Circuit Class 11am TCC Computer tutorial

Saturday 5 8 am -3 pm Balgal Beach Markets 9am -12 Op Shop 9.30am Basketball games at RSS 10.30am Yoga

6.30 pm Yoga 6 7.30am St Anthony’s Church

7 9 am - Cards 9 am Line dancing

8am Brekky Bowls 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training

6.45pm SES Training

8 6.30pm Lions Business Meeting at the Den

9 9am Indoor bowls 9am Craft Group

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

7 pm AA Meeting

5.30pm BBBLC 13 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training

8.30-4.30pm Mobile Dentist @ Doctors

11 8 am Weight Circuit Class

9am Cards 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall

14 9 am - Cards 9 am -Line dancing 6.45 pm SES Training 7 pm - AA Meeting

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16 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY

4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS

21 9am - Cards 9am - Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm - AA Meeting

22 2pm Board Games at the RTC 6.30pm Lions Dinner Meeting at the Den

23 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft Group 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

17 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS 6.30 pm Yoga 7pm Garden Group 24 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9am VISITING VET 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS

12 9.30am Basketball Training at RSS 10.30am Yoga 1.00pm BINGO AT HALL 6.30pm Troupies Kids movie night

6.30 pm Yoga

7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

20 7.30am St Anthony’s Church

10 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping

18 8am Weight Circuit Class 10am Vietnam Vets Service at Cenotaph

19 9am-12noon Op Shop

25 8am Weight Circuit Class

26 9.30am Basketball Training at RSS

TCC Dog Registrations due!

9.30am Basketball Training at RSS 10.30am Yoga

10.30am Yoga

6.30pm Yoga 27 7.30am St Anthony's/ Church 5.00pm Troupie Touch F/b training

28 9 am - Cards 9 am - Line dancing 6.45pm SES Training 7 pm AA Meeting

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30 9am Indoor Bowls 9am Craft group 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls

31 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards 9.30am Playgroup at Hall 6.30pm Yoga 4.30pm Basketball Training at RSS

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More photos of our community PLEASE. Send them to rollingstonerag@bigpond.com OR post them to FB Balgal Beach News so we can include them for all to enjoy!

JULY OUT AND ABOUT Golfers having R & R after a game: lunch looked amazing

Mark Trotman July 5th Rollingstone Creek

Michael Collinson July 8th.

And this is why I live here !

See line up for this amazing event see pg 29

New Golf Buggies look great!

Thanks for your pineapple creation Joy . Maybe we should all do pineapple themes for our gardens !