SEPTEMBER 2018
Free official newsletter of Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING available for PUBLIC USE
DREDGING AT ROLLINGSTONE AND TOOMULLA The following correspondence has been received from the office of Nick Dametto, MP, Member for Hinchinbrook, in relation to dredging at Rollingstone and Toomulla . Editor.
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From: Hinchinbrook Electorate Office
[mailto:Hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au] Sent: Friday, 10 August 2018 3:14 PM To: Rhonda SCHWARZ; 'Sue Von Wald' Subject: Dredging - Rollingstone and Toomulla Hi Rhonda and Sue, Nick has asked me to pass on any questions he has asked the relevant Minister in parliament regarding dredging of the Rollingstone and Toomulla boat ramps. I can confirm Nick has asked two questions relating to this issue so far this year. The first was a Question on Notice asked on March 8 to Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey.
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc. New members are sought and will be made most welcome. See page 33 for contact details
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Nick’s question: With reference to the boat ramps at the Northern Beaches of Townsville suburbs of Toomulla and Rollingstone which are currently only accessible during high tide and flooding, resulting in limited use of the boat ramps and raising safety concerns—Will the Minister commit to regular maintenance dredging of the channels to allow all-tide access to the boat ramps? Minister Bailey’s response: Hinchinbrook for the question.
I thank the Member for
There are a number of difficulties with dredging to achieve all-tide access to the boat ramps at the Northern Beaches of Townsville, particularly the constant change of depth, width and location of coastal entrances which makes dredging an expensive and shortterm solution. In 2016, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, in partnership with Townsville City Council, completed works on the Townsville Recreational Boating Park. With the completion of this project there are a total of 22 all-tide sheltered boat ramp lanes in Townsville. These facilities were built with the intention of providing all-tide access for communities within an hour’s drive. Both Toomulla and Rollingstone fall within this distance. The second was a Question on Notice asked on June 16, again to Minister Bailey. This question related to the more broader issue of dredging along the coastline of the Hinchinbrook electorate. Nick’s question: With reference to the Hinchinbrook Electorate not having all-tidal access for the entire coast (205km) and the unacceptable safety risk caused by a stretch of coastal waterway heavily used by recreational and commercial operators—Will the Minister consider a maintenance dredging program for at least one location within this stretch of coastline, to ensure Maritime safety?
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Minister Bailey’s response: I thank the Member for Hinchinbrook for the question, although I do not accept the premise of the question.
Benita’s Weight Circuit Classes
I am advised that within the Hinchinbrook electorate there is near all-tide access available at Dungeness Creek, where the Volunteer Marine Rescue operates from.
are open to everyone, including children from approx. 7 years. Classes are run on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8am—9am Costs per class—$10 per adult $5 per child/student.
There is also all-tide access available at the Cardwell jetty, where the Coastguard can access a vessel on a mooring by dinghy at all tides. In addition, the Department of Transport and Main Roads is currently planning a major upgrade of the all tide access ramp at Mission Beach (Clump Point), slightly north of the Hinchinbrook electorate.
What is happening in the Community—Current Online information ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Look us up on Facebook
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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.
Rollingstone Community Association yearly memberships are due Only $1.00 per person
Volunteers wanted to learn to do the Rolly Rag so we can share the workload Call Chris: 4770 7855
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 8th September
PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL
15th September
CAR BOOT SALE AND FREE MICROCHIPPING
6th October
TRIVIA NIGHT
8th November
RaDCA AGM
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR DROUGHT F UNDRAISER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LIONS CLUB DONATIONS OF CASH, FOOD ITEMS AND GOODS CAN BE LEFT AT RTC.
See page 28 for more details THERE WILL BE NO VISITING VET IN SEPTEMBER
MOVING INTERSTATE MUST SELL
Engineering equipment and other sundry items 5.3mtr Boat and Trailer Guillotine – cuts bar steel fibreglass, mod. not 75mm x 3mm, will cut completed, suitable for 19mm round rod. in/out board motors $3500 or reas. offer Metric nuts 18mm,16mm, 12mm Electrical conduit 30mm, 40mm, 50mm dia. full B section Pulley 6” and lengths & offcuts 9”, 4 belt per pulley. Shaft dia. 1½” with taOld belt driven grinder per centre. takes 10”x 2” wheels, 50+yrs old with endless Electrical Circuit Breakflat belt er, single phase 2030AMP 3 phase also ¾ Turnbuckles available. Give Away Xerox Printer – had very little use.
Phone 0455449913 Must make appointment before elected day and time.
BALGAL BEACH MARKET SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 8AM AT THE LANDING Volunteers required for delivery of the Rolly Rag to the local community once a month (excluding Jan and Feb) Please contact Chris at the Centre on:..4770 7855.
Sunday, 2nd September 2018
Front page is a photo of the painting “Pineapple Hill” by Rosa Christian. Rosa is available for painting by commission or for viewings by appointment. Back page photos of fires courtesy of Jennifer Sinclair . Thank you both! P3
NOTES FROM THE R.T.C Every Sun
Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7.30am
7 Sept
TCC Computer Tutorial at the RTC
Check Diary
Yoga, Weight Circuit
11/18/25 Sept
Hairdresser at the RTC from 9am Not here 28
12/26 Sept
Mobile Library
No Vet in Sept
6/13/20/26 Sept 6/13/20 Sept 30 Aug & 14 Sept
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving hall at 8am – limited seats Notchies Playgroup 9.30am at the hall. Small fee applies. Aftershock Youth Group 6.45pm at Hall
18 Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 20 Sept 6 Oct
Visiting Vet 9am on Hall Veranda (3rd Thurs of ea Mth) Board Games at the RTC (3rd Tues of ea Mth) 2pm Aftershock 6.45 at Com Centre Free TCC micro-chipping and Carboot sale Carers’ Qld meeting 1.30 at RTC Trivia night @ Com Centre
Did anyone notice the boards are is a much better condition? And I am very much amiss as I owe Allison and her girls a huge apology for not thanking them in last month’s Rolly Rag for the great job they did on the blackboards. Thank you to Allison and your team of willing hands. These young people took time out from their school holiday activities to work on all three boards, sanding them first, then giving them a good coat of blackboard paint, with Allison supervising the work. Girls, I cannot thank you enough and I sincerely apologise for my oversight last month. The next Carers Qld meeting has been changed to 20 September. I have tried to contact everyone, but please, if you know someone who would benefit from coming to these meetings, pass on this date. There is so much assistance out there. One only needs to know where to ask. Margaret the Vet will not be attending at Rollingstone in September. All will be back to normal for November. A quick reminder that the Roads will be closed, down Mystic Avenue and Community Crescent from approx. 9am to 10am for the Pineapple Festival Float Parade on Saturday 8 September. Sue Blom will be away on a Family Holiday from 28 August to 4 September. Sue will be back in time to have a hair cutting stall at the Pineapple Festival. On the back of the success of our very first Trivia Night we are planning another on 6 October. This time we will be supporting the Lions’ Farmer’s Drought Relief Appeal. Time 6.30pm for 7pm start. 6 people per team, limit of 20 teams, booking essential. SES are holding a Display for SES Week at the Community Hall on 20 October starting around 10am. See SES for more details. We are very pleased to announce that we have been approved for a Thriving Communities Grant from the Department of Communities for the purchase of Goal posts for Pace Park. We still have some work to sort through with Council, however the posts and pads have been ordered. Not long now. Free Microchipping is being offered by the Townsville City Council on Saturday 15 September. To boost the day the Association is combining it with a Carboot Sale. A Sausage Sizzle sponsored by the Council and cooked by the Lions and Mon’s Coffee van will also be available. At approximately 11am, Margie Ryder will be holding a meeting of all the clubs and associations of Rollingstone with regards to her priority list of Community Developments, the community would like Margie to negotiate for in Council. Get your thinking caps on – What would you like to see in your community? Ideas and suggestions are being collected at the RTC and both Mark and I will ensure they are forwarded to Margie. Due to the Pineapple Festival and other hall bookings Catholic Mass will be held at the Rollingstone School on Sunday 9 and 30 September. Aftershock will be at the Community Hall again on Friday 31 August and 14 September. All Youth from grades 7 to 12 are welcome to come and join in the fun, physical activity and BBQ hosted by the Northern Beaches Community Connect. As per Community Shorts, the Community Centre crew have been trying to establish a ‘Lone Pine’ via seedlings from the Australian War Museum, to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC’s. Experience has taught us, we do not have the Mediterranean climate for the tree to thrive. A search to find a suitable tree was undertaken and we thank Shirley Cattle, Mr Macho, Peter Woodman from Boomgaard Nursery and Qld Natives Daintree for providing information, a reference to the Daintree Pine and for the donation of 2 potted trees. Some Interesting facts on the Daintree Pine: it is a green dinosaur; this native goes back 300 million years to the Gondwana era and is now quite rare in the Daintree Rainforest. It is a small elegant cone-shaped native pine tree with fine ferny bright green foliage. We thought this would be a wise choice as an alternative to the Lone Pine for our area. This tree will be dedicated to the 100 years of the ANZACs. To all the Dads - enjoy your Father’s Day on 2 September. There is just enough time to get something organised, put your thinking caps on for Dad. Until next month……………….keep yourself safe (you are the only who can)………….
Chris
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So many dear friends struck down lately. Bruce Woolard has passed away after a long illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lyn and Family, Bruce will be missed. Vale Bruce. I’ve just heard that our very special Di Stephan is far from well and having a really bad time of it. Please God that she rallies and we don’t lose her just yet. We’ve actually not heard of any more on the sick list, so let’s hope that’s how it really is and that it doesn’t change. Please continue to remember Madonna Reinke in your prayers. So sick of all this sadness. •
We’ve printed out a copy of the Road Rules into booklet form and it is available from the RTC. If anyone is wanting a copy, we’ll print one out for them for a small fee. • Yessssss.......We’ve secured a grant to buy and install multipurpose football goal posts and safety pads onto Pace Park. Such good news after trying for about 2 years – maybe 3 - to find equipment that didn’t cost the earth!! • We’ve also had donated a Daintree Pine to commemorate the end of WW1 (“the war to end all wars”) and we’ll plant it with a plaque attached also recognising our men and women who have fought in all theatres of war since the Boer War. We’ve tried 4 times to get the Lone Pine seedling to survive, without any luck; and now we’ve just been advised that it doesn’t like our NQ conditions anyhow. So, we’ve chosen to put in place a Daintree Pine which is a rare variety but native to North Queensland and well-recommended. Many thanks to Peter Woodman from Boomgaard Nursery up Mutarnee way who’s been able to fulfil our order and done so without charge. • Went to the Vietnam Vets’ (Long Tan Day) service. Glorious day, lovely service and very, very few in attendance which is such a pity. • Please be aware that you can donate to the Farmers’ Drought Relief Appeal at the RTC. It will be forwarded to the Lions’ who have a programme in place specifically for this purpose; and the monies collected go directly to the farmers. NOTHING is retained for administration purposes. The Community Association has given $1,000. I went looking for an old recipe the other day and when I found it, this was the way it was described in the Women’s Weekly lift-out booklet: “A simple and delicious way to use inexpensive Lamb Chops”. The date on the lift-out was August 1971 – obviously!! “Inexpensive Lamb Chops”???
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Live well, love much, laugh often ...................... “Sancho Panza”
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Hi all! We are determined to help all of our students improve their reading. We are also determined to give all children living in our community, who aren’t yet at school, the opportunity to learn reading skills before they get to school. Research shows that the earlier we invest in age appropriate teaching and learning, the more likely it is that students will reach their potential. As a community, we can make a difference. We are looking for volunteers to support this vision by registering interest in the Ready Reading Program as a volunteer. Volunteers can support children reading at school as little or as much as they like. Volunteers will need to participate in a short induction at the school. I would also strongly recommend that parents of young children register as the induction will assist you in learning how to support the development of your own child prior to school. Please see the information below for further details and information on how to register your interest. Please help to make a difference!
Queensland Ready Reading The Ready Reading program invites parents and community members to make a difference in their local community by volunteering in schools to support children’s reading. Reading is a powerful tool to help children grow their vocabulary, language skills and imagination. It helps them to develop life-long skills that will support their future growth and learning. The Department of Education’s Reading Centre and Volunteering Queensland are working together to help improve literacy for children in Queensland by training up to 3000 volunteers to share their knowledge and time to foster a love of reading. Register your interest to become a Ready Reading volunteer at https://volunteeringqld.org.au/volunteers/ready-reading/ Keith Poulter Principal Rollingstone State School
Ph: (07) 47 707 313 Fax: (07) 47 707 282
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THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3pm
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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
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The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc 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. P 10
Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning and Night 9-11.30am & 7-9pm!!!! Morning: $2.50 Night: $2.00 This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & All age groups Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Further info contact Chris on 47707855
Come and join us for a great time!
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
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
Call 0457 815 453 Presented by
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club
For online information on what's on look up
BALGAL BEACH MARKET
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PH: 07 4778 6233
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8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday
8.30am – 1pm Saturday
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SAFETY NET Do you know what the PBS Safety Net is? Are you keeping track of your Safety Net? The PBS (The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Safety Net reduces the cost of prescription medicines for individuals and families once the threshold is reached. The Safety Net thresholds are updated each year on the 1st January. This year dollar ($) amount for concession card holders 60 prescriptions or $384.00. For General patients it is $1521.80 Once you have reached the Safety net threshold concession card patients will receive all PBS prescriptions FREE of charge (excluding drug brand price premiums and private prescriptions). General patients will recieve PBS prescriptions at $6.40 (excluding drug brand price premiums and private prescriptions). You can either keep a record of your prescriptions by obtaining a record card from your local pharmacy or if you go the same pharmacy they can keep a record for you. Families can combine all members of immediate family. A family comprises: · ·
A couple legally married and not separated, or a couple de facto relationship, with or without dependent children or A single person with dependent children
NOTE: A dependant is someone younger than 16 years of age or a full-time student younger than 25 years attending school, college or university who is wholly or substantially supported financially. For more information regarding The PBS Safety Net go to humanservices.gov.au/pbssafetynet
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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 MYSTIC AVE BALGAL BEACh
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Tel: 47707244 Please listen to any recorded message for more information
Call from 8am for Appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa (Wed/Fri) Dr Olga Hasa (Tues/Fri) Dr Bronwyn Armstrong (Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri) Bulk billling for Children under 16 and Aged Pensioners Physiotherapy - Katrina Kerr consults each Tuesday Podiatry - Teresa Matai - next clinic Monday 3rd September Social Work - Amanda Kruger attending Wednesdays. Please see your G.P. for a referral to any of these services. Pathology Collection each Wednesday from 8.30-12noon To stay updated through the month you can “Like” us on Facebook.
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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 P14
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GWEN CAHILL: GAYE LOVELL: CHRIS GREEN:
BIRDS WALLABIES & KANGAROOS POSSUMS
4770 7540 / 0427 074 816 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 0402 084 588
JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDLY FLYING FOX.( bat) ... if you live near flying foxes, you maybe concerned about risks to your health. Flying foxes are not a health risk to you unless you are bitten or scratched, so please do not handle them. Like humans, flying foxes are very social animals and have a lot to say to each other. Flying foxes tend to be most vocal during mating season, disputing exactly who is owner of prime branch territory. Most battles are won by bluster or bluff. Camps tend to swell and shrink depending on the season and how much food is around. Sometimes, large numbers of nomadic little flying foxes come to town-and that can make a camp a much noisier place. They only stay awhile - maybe a couple of months until the blossom runs out. As forest makers, flying foxes do a lot of good deeds in our environment, but they are threatened and in decline. To conserve flying foxes we need to share our neighbourhood and protect their habitat. When flying foxes are stressed or frightened, they make a lot more noise. Colonies tend to be noisiest when disturbed by people therefore you are better to just leave them alone. If you find a baby or injured bat please call you local Wild Life carer. See you in the great outdoors....Chris.
Sadly, Toomulla has lost a very lovely lady, who was also a very caring mother to Drew. Esme Anderson passed away a few weeks ago due to serious complications after having a stroke. RIP Esme. Thank you to Reece, Debbie & Shane for honouring Esme’s wishes to take care of Drew, you are certainly special people for doing this. Our Lucky Numbers are up and started with the first draw on the 24th August. As I had to have the newsletter in before this, I cannot tell you who the first two winners are so far, but I am sure you would have read it on the notice boards. A very big congratulations to Don Cumming on receiving an induction into the Mt Isa Hall of Fame. This award was given to Don for many years of dedicated service to the Mt Isa community through his work with ROTARY, including being one of the founders of the annual Mt Isa Rodeo. What an honour!! Thank you to Cr Margie Ryder & TCC for granting our wishes; • • • • • •
Irrigation put into Rouse Harvey Park. Eddie was very happy to hear that his wish to have irrigation in the park has finally been approved. You will also see Bitumen placed along the Esplanade in the near future. This will definitely solve the dust issue that the poor residents along the esplanade have been experiencing for so many years! The kid’s playground in Toomulla Park will be fully upgraded and have a cover over the playground area. We are finally getting 50 kms signs placed along Herald Street to try and help residents & visitor’s remember that the speed limit is50 kms not 100!! Lights will be put under the BBQ area in Toomulla Park. A new sign heading into Toomulla showing the campers & caravanners to turn right into Herald Street to the park.
All this work has been approved and a guarantee has been given that all work will be fully completed within 12 months. The TBCA is still working with Council - State & Local to have the turning lane into Toomulla from the north extended to make it is a safe entry from the highway, and also a walking / bike path along the side of Toomulla Beach Road. Anyone wanting free mulch - there is still lots there so help yourself!! So much has already been taken but still more there.
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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
The bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day. Located in the carpark at Rollingstone Community Centre P16
SES TRAINING DATES 2018 SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
Sat 01 @ 9:00 am
Sat 03 @ 9:00 am
Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 07 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 15 @ 9:00 am
Wed 21 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 19 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 24 9:00 am
Sat 29 @ 9:00 am DECEMBER OCTOBER
Sat 01 @ 9:00 am
Wed 03 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 13 @ 9:00 am Fri 19 @ 5:00 pm (Mt Spec) Wed 24 @ 9:00 am
AUGUST RAINFALL REPORT
12th & 26th September FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
12.30pm
Monthly Rain totals as at 22/08/18 Rainfall for Aug: 0.1mm Year to date: 1347.5mls Wet Days: 0 Max Temp: 31° on 19/08/18 Min Temp: 8° on 07/08/18 Access the data from our local weather station at: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/ dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
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TO HELP FIND YOUR DOG On day 12 of searching for my dog in a heavily wooded area, distraught and hopeless, I ran into a couple of hunters. They said they lost the occasional dog on a hunt but always got them back. What they told me has helped many dogs and families be reunited. I’ve given their advice out a few times in the last couple days, so I thought I would publish their advice in the hope it could help: The dog owner(s) should take an article of clothing that has been worn at least all day, the longer the better, so the lost dog can pick up the scent. Bring the article of clothing to the location where the dog was last seen and leave it there. Also, if the dog has a crate & familiar toy, you can bring those too (unless location undesirable for crate). You might also want to leave a note requesting item(s) not to be moved. Leave a bowl of water there too, as the dog probably hasn’t had access to any. Do not bring food as this could attract other animals that the dog might avoid. Come back the next day, or check intermittently if possible. Hopefully the dog will be waiting there. I was skeptical and doubted my dog would be able to detect an article of clothing if he didn’t hear me calling his name as loud as possible all day for 12 days. But I returned the next day and sure enough found him sitting there! I hope this helps someone out there who’s missing a best friend. Good luck
ROAD RULES As a new addition/contribution, we’ll be featuring a monthly Road Rule. No big deal, but from observation, badly needed. Feel free to comment or ask questions of our expert by sending a Letter-to-the-Editor. There is a vast difference between "Knowing the Road Rules" and "Understanding the Road Rules". If you "know" the Road Rules, you'll get your License or you know what the Road Rule is. "Understanding" saves lives and your money, as many motorists have the incorrect interpretation. Another point is that under the Transport Operations (Road Use Act), there are a number of duties imposed on the driver of a vehicle and it also shows the difference between "Official Traffic Signs" and "Advisory Traffic Signs". However, under this Act it imposes the responsibility on the driver of a vehicle on the road to "Drive with Due Care and Attention" and to 'Drive with Due consideration to other Road Users". This is not in the Road Rules. On the facing page is an introduction to the subject, written by Warren Butterworth. A copy of the current road rules can be purchased from RTC for a nominal fee. We look forward to your comments .
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As we all know, before a person can obtain a Driver’s License, they are tested on their knowledge of the Road Rules of this State, but the majority of drivers would not be aware that all offences that can be committed by drivers of motor vehicles are contained the “Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulations of 2009”.
realise that your braking distance will increase dramatically. Moisture on the surfaces mixed with oil etc., make the road surface very slippery and regardless of that tyre company ads claim “their tyres dry the road”, they are false, as the road remains wet and the tyres cannot deal with the oil residue on the road surface. That is the reason for this Section, “to prevent traffic Incidents”. By the way this term was introduced by our legislators, as statistics indicate that The offences of Drink Driving, Unlicensed Driving or Disqualified very, very few incidents occur by accident, but are caused by Driving, etc are contained in the “Transport Operations (Road Use drivers’ inattention. Management) Act 1995. Some obvious things that can be classed as driving without “Due There is one offence under this Act which is not taught to Learner Care and Attention” are not driving to the road and weather condiDrivers and yet is one of the main causes of Traffic Incidents on our tions, turning your head to the left to talk to your passenger/s, road, not only today, but in years past. It is contained in Section 83 adjusting the rear vision mirrors, (should be done before vehicle is of the Act and is more commonly known as “Driving without Due put into motion), changing Radio Station, music etc., bending down Care and Attention or Without Due Consideration for other to pick something up off the floor, drinking from a container where Road Users”. you tilt your head back to drink the liquid, putting makeup on and I will address the offence of Driving without Due Care and Atten- one that may shock many, breast feeding bub whilst you are driving tion first, as it is imperative that you fully understand the responsi- has been detected. In other words, anything you do that stops you bilities that this Section imposes on the driver of a vehicle on a from paying full attention away from your driving. “Road or Elsewhere”. I would be certain that the majority of drivIt is also an opportune time to mention that the Act sets the ers are not aware of this offence, even though it is only “Common maximum speed limit that you can drive on a road. THERE IS Sense”, yet it is one of the most important requirements placed on a NOTHING IN ANY LEGISLATION THAT SAYS THAT YOU driver, as you MUST drive with Due Care and Attention at all MUST DRIVE AT THE SPEED LIMIT. You drive to the conditimes. If you do not obey this Section, there is a very good chance tion of the road (and environment), the volume of traffic on that that you could be involved in a Traffic Incident. From the time that road amongst other things, and weather. you sit in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, start the motor and start to move off, this “requirement” must be obeyed. Another example of Driving Without Due Care and Attention is driving whilst you are fatigued. You start feeling tired, but you’ve REMEMBER: NEITHER VEHICLES NOR ROADS CAUSE only 2 or so kilometres to go, but you can go to sleep in that time. ACCIDENTS. IT’S ALWAYS THE NUT ON THE STEERING If you are complying with this Section, you stop your vehicle, get WHEEL. out and walk around and take in some fresh air. Stop for 10 to 15 You must at all times remember that once put into motion a motor minutes and then start again. vehicle becomes a “Lethal Weapon capable of killing” (it is more Another thing that motorists do is drive long distances over a long dangerous than a firearm). A vehicle can kill at any speed. An experiod with the air conditioner switched on the recycle mode. This cellent example is when a small child in run over by the family car is fine for a while, but if do not switch from “Recycle” to “Fresh” in the family’s yard. In most of these could have been avoided if the car fills with Carbon Dioxide which will put you to sleep very the driver had been driving with Due Care and Attention, and these quickly. So again if start feeling drowsy and you continue driving, children would be alive today. If the driver had just taken more you are Driving Without Due Care and Attention. care to ensure that there were no child in the area or if they are they were properly supervised, these things would never happen. As the The second part of this Section reads, “Drive a vehicle on a road or old saying goes, don’t “assume” anything as that word stands for elsewhere without reasonable consideration for other persons using make an “Ass” of “U” and “ME”. Don’t rely on rear vision mir- the road of Place”. For the sake of repeating myself, there is nothrors or reversing cameras, as they can’t see sideways and have blind ing in legislation that says that YOU MUST TRAVEL AT THE spots. Remember, the faster the speed, the more dangerous the ve- SPEED LIMIT. It says that you can’t travel at a speed greater than hicle becomes. the Speed Limit for that road. As the term reads, “Driving without Due Care and Attention” means that all times when you are driving you must pay attention to the road (or place) where you are driving. Be aware of the road conditions and drive to those conditions. Be aware of any possible livestock that may be on the roads edge - horses, cattle, pigs, kangaroos, dogs, cats, etc. - and be ready to take appropriate action when one enters onto the carriageway (road). Never swerve to miss them as you could cause more damage, injury or death. It’s better to damage the front of your vehicle than lose control and roll it. You should be travelling at a speed at which you can either stop before colliding or reducing the amount of damage to your vehicle. Another important thing is to be aware of the environment in which you are driving. Your eyes should always be to the front, watching the road ahead. Watching for oncoming traffic, intersections you have to negotiate and what traffic is on all the roads, what those vehicle/s may try to do so you can take appropriate action to avoid a collision. If it has been or is raining and the road is wet, you must
I regularly hear motorists complaining of drivers holding them up because they are driving 10 or 20 km/h under the Speed Limit. They do not commit an offence until they fail to show “Reasonable Consideration for other Road Users” by pulling to the side of the road when it is safe to do so and allow the following vehicles to pass. What this section means is that a person who elects to travel at 80 km/h in a 100 km/h area does not commit an offence until they fail to pull to the side of the roadway, safely, at the first opportunity, to allow the following traffic to pass them. (This doesn’t necessarily mean one or 2 cars behind them). You have to acknowledge that many of these people elect to travel at this speed to get better fuel consumption in these times of high fuel prices. This doesn’t mean that it is only the elderly. Many families are struggling financially and are looking at ways of making their dollars go further. P21 P21 Warren Butterworth
Gidday Rollingstone Firstly… my apologies for being absent in the Coppers Log these past few months. It seems that every time I’ve sat down to tickle a keyboard for this article, something else has come up to interrupt my already scattered train of thought. Miss Alissa, on the other hand, seems to have no problem at all in picking up the reigns and making an effort, albeit fairly half-baked, to string words together. Shaun and I offer her as much encouragement as we can to express herself as clearly as possible – given that the NSW school system follows a similar path to the NSW Rugby League in their inability to fully prepare students for even the most basic expectations of society… or maybe it’s a side effect of her excessive peroxide use – who knows. In any event, she managed to give Shaun a slap for his vitamin D deficiency and me an uppercut for looking like an unmade bed… and with that in mind, you’re all invited to her send-off to be held in the phone box opposite the post office, just as soon as I can recruit a 5th grader to take her place. Anyway, down to business. Let’s start with a very relevant appeal to ANYONE with a property boundary that goes onto scrubland – GET YOUR FIRE BREAKS IN ORDER – NOW! The Rural Firies have been busier than a one-legged man in a bum kicking contest – trying to control wild fires in national park land and private property. If a fire can get to within about 3 meters of your fence, it can get into your yard and ultimately your house. While most of our larger land holders already know about this – what about those with residential blocks that back onto scrubland? Acheron Drive, Mystic Ave, Balgal Beach Road, Borton Street, Herald Street, Marlin Street and Armidale Ave and the rest – LISTEN UP – I’M TALKING TO YOU NOW. Plus, anywhere else that has scrub nearby – get together and get this sorted. Do it now!!! If you need advice – ring the Rollingstone Rural Fire Service and they’ll tell you exactly what has to happen. And while I’m on the subject – if I find that ANYONE has gone into the scrub and deliberately lit a fire FOR ANY REASON – just like the inconsiderate, half-wit moron (I’m being nice) who dropped a match recently in the big scrub block behind Mystic Ave – I will charge you with arson, lodge you in a watch house and prosecute you like the arrogant, brainless goose you are. I want to pay my respects to a few people who have been taken from us recently. One who was a devoted wife and mother who would probably have passed-by most of us unnoticed, who preferred to attract almost no attention, but who was ready to go and whose passing deserves to be recognised. One who was a mate, a hard worker, a hard man, a bloke who knew his job and did it like a professional and earned his respect, who was taken too soon. And one who was as gentle and caring a soul as you could ever wish to meet, who helped, cared, taught and loved all by choice, who will be missed as the friend and mentor she was. Let me slot in a few carefully chosen words about bikes and vehicles on the beach and our ATV. Our response to calls for service regarding vehicles on the beach is twofold – we conduct “proactive” patrols (that means we go out and deliberately hunt for the baddies) and we conduct “reactive” patrols (that means we get a call from you and THEN we go looking for baddies). Just because you don’t see us patrolling the beach - doesn’t mean we never have or never will. Just because you don’t see us go past your house in the ATV – doesn’t mean we never have or never will. Just because we don’t get to the beach within your expected 2 or 3 minutes after you called – doesn’t mean we don’t care or won’t be coming. Trust me when I tell you that we love you all dearly and nothing would make us happier than to solve all your problems – especially the ones concerning noisy vehicles on the beach. Unfortunately (and you knew this was coming), ‘vehicles on the beach’ simply isn’t the only matter on our list of “things to do” on any given day and sometimes – just occasionally – we have matters that require some small amount of priority over and above a noisy vehicle. We are doing what we can (as often as opportunity allows) to address this issue – whether our efforts meet your expectations is another matter. In the meantime, please feel free to continue to vent your frustrations and disappointment at our lack of attention, on any of the many social media sites where you can feel completely comfortable with not having to make any eye contact or even any reasonable argument whatsoever. Should you wish to have a rational conversation however, please feel free to contact my office and make an appointment to discuss your concerns and any constructive suggestions you may have. So… lets recap some of the big issues: Thanks to Miss Alissa – my ‘soon to be former’ peroxide soaked admin officer. Fire breaks – they apply to residential areas just as much as large properties The lighter of deliberate fires – God help you if I find out who did this The recently departed – my respects to them and my sincere condolences to those who mourn. Vehicles on the beach – just because you don’t see us out there, doesn’t mean the patrols don’t happen. 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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G.Day All, Our club outing for breakfast at the Harvey Range Tea rooms was really great. Even the weather was perfect. We had wonderful food, company and service. It was so good we are going again on 28th October So all come along; you will not be disappointed. Our BBQ night on Sun the 12th August was also our AGM. It was an excellent night. We had a lot of visitors who were made very welcome and all joined in the fun. They enjoyed the food and our team’s game of hooky. Team two won the night and were thrilled to be awarded the GOLD. We all want to thank the wonderful cooks and the ladies who bring along such yummy desserts. AGM Nominations were taken from the floor and the same committee were returned less our Tommy Ruddick who chose to refuse nomination. He needs a rest, but will always be there should anyone need help. THANKS TOM. Two extra committee members were elected, they are Vanda and Linda and Merle Dickenson replaced Tom as Vice President. We have a great team and can expect another beaut year for our Club Fisherperson of the year was Tom Ruddick; The Lyn O’Kane Trophy was won by Merle Dickenson. Fish of the month went to Merle Dickenson and Mystery Length went to Bob Jewel. The Lound’s Fresh Seafood Raffle was won by Judy King one of our lucky visitors, it’s the best prize. Loundsy has the best seafood in town. Our next BBQ will be Father’s Day at Ken Turners Place on Sunday 2nd September from 5pm. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and please see Faye for more information. Visitors are always welcome at our BBQs; meals are $10 per person, children under 12 are free.. Members are always free. Stay safe and healthy see you all soon. Kindest regards from your Committee.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered
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THE OP SHOP WILL BE OPEN FROM 8.30AM FOR PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL We have an excellent range of clothing and shoes and we will have BIG SPECIALS on clothing on the day.
We also have heaps of bric-a-brac at good prices. Come and visit us while you are at the Festival …. AND GRAB YOURSELF A BARGAIN
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THANK YOU! A big thank you to Len and Jo for helping load rubbish into the trailer and to Chrissy for driving the trailer to the tip. Your assistance was very much appreciated! Angie and staff at the Op Shop.
Health Benefits of PINEAPPLE Pineapple belongs to the Bromeliceae family, from which one of the most important health promoting compounds, the enzyme bromelain was named. Bromelain is in the stem and core of the fruit. Bromelain exhibits various anti-inflammatory activities and can act as an adjutant therapeutic approach in the treatment of chronic inflammatory, malignant and autoimmune diseases. It accelerates wound healing, breaks down cholesterol plagues, is good for cardiovascular and circulatory functions, and is an immune modulator. Bromelain is used in therapeutic uses like allergic airway disease or asthma, athletic injuries, arthritic stiffness or pain, bronchitis, cholesterol deposits, IBD, oedema, breast cancer, sinusitis and the list goes on. (Osiecki,2014,p.225-226). Pineapple also contains lots of the water soluble antioxidant Vitamin C, which is vital for proper function of the immune system to help prevent infections, colds and flu’s. Bromelain may help reduce mucus in the throat and nose. It is an excellent source of the mineral manganese which is essential co-factor in energy production and antioxidant defences. Manganese is essential in developing strong bones and connective tissue. Pineapple is a good source of thiamine, a B vitamin that acts as a co-factor in enzymatic reactions central to energy production. Pineapple and fruit in general protects against Macular degeneration which is the primary cause of vision loss in older adults. One study showed 3 serves of fruit per day was protective against the vision destroying disease. Pineapple also contains dietary fibre essential to keeping your bowels regular and intestines healthy. The enzyme bromelain helps break down protein aiding digestion. 1 cup or 165g of pineapple contains 83 calories and is a medium GI fruit. It contains various % of the following recommended daily intake of : Vitamin C 105%
Manganese 77%
Copper - 20% Vitamin B 6 - 11%
Fibre - 9%
Vitamin B1 or thiamine - 11%
Folate - 7%
Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie Recipe 1 cup almond or coconut milk 1/2 cup frozen pineapple1 fresh banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pantothenic acid - 7%
One study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food chemistry has found that cutting and chilling your pineapple does not significantly affect its nutritional value even up to 6-9 days. So go ahead and make that fruit salad, juice or smoothie. (Theworldshealthiestfoods)
This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Not only will it increase your energy for the first half of the day, but it will clear your mind and infuse your body with some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Now that’s a great breakfast idea! (Karen Foster.) Reference list: The World's Healthiest Foods. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2017, from http://www.whfoods.com/ Osiecki, H. (2014). The Nutrient Bible. Eagle Farm, QLD: Bio Concepts Publishing.. Live Science ( 2018) Jessie Szalay
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News Hello Members and welcome. Vale Bruce Woolard. I am most saddened to have to report that our dear friend, Club and Committee Member Bruce Woolard passed away in the early hours of Monday 20 August. Bruce had been fighting cancer for a number of years. He is survived by his lovely wife Lyn, their son Mark, daughter Jodie and their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this terribly sad time. Bruce was often seen at The Landing talking or catching fish from the pontoon; he also attended the Balgal Beach Markets when his health permitted, helping out with the Big Breakfast. He will be missed by us all as a good Club Member but more importantly, as a very good friend. Rest in peace Bruce, your valiant battle is over The End of Month BBQ held on 27 July was well attended and the food can only be described as exceptional. The Salad Ladies did an awesome job, probably the best ever. Thanks Robert, Col and everyone else who chipped in to make the night a great success. A special congratulations go to young Hunter Truscott who finally won a prize in the Monthly Fishing Competition. It just shows that persistence pays off eventually. Saturday 4 August dawned overcast with a threat of some rain but the Balgal Beach Markets shone once again. The Big Breakfast Team are on a roll and had another huge day again selling out of food before the scheduled closing time. The number of Stall Holders are increasing and report that they are doing quite well each month. The Member for Hinchinbrook Inter-Club Fishing Challenge has been extended for one week due to the clash with the Pineapple Festival. The Fishing Challenge will now cease at 6.00 pm on Sunday 9 September with the Presentation Dinner on Saturday 15 September. All legal fish caught during the Challenge go toward the Club’s total point score so be sure to weigh-in your catch. The Presentation Dinner put on by Toomulla Beach Fishing Club is always a great night out so be sure to put your name down to attend. Full details will be advised once they are passed onto our Club. Upcoming events to take note of are the End of Month BBQ preceded by the Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 31 August commencing at 5.30 pm. All financial Members are urged to attend the AGM. President Graham has advised that nominations have been received to fill all the Committee positions so come along to the meeting with the knowledge that you will not suddenly find yourself on the Committee. Then Saturday 1 September the Balgal Beach Markets will again spring up. Three Club Members are needed to run The Big Breakfast, it is a fun and social couple of hours so contact President Graham and offer your support. On Sunday 12 August the Mystic Sands Golf Club had a fund- raising day to raise money to purchase a Defibrillator to be located at the Golf Club. Despite President Graham contacting all our Members prior to the golf day offering to sponsor teams in the 4 ball Ambrose, not one Club Member took up the offer which is rather disappointing. Perhaps we are a Club of non-golfers. One team of Dickie, Condo, Graham Milliken and Barry sponsored by The Fishermans Landing accounted for themselves well despite all the refreshments consumed. Graham (Slim) performed a rain dance on several occasions which consisted of him hitting off, doing a 360 degree with the club waving in the air and a bellow into the dry air that had Condo diving for cover and the kangaroos rushing into the bush. No rain happened. Your Club donated a 12-volt car fridge to be raffled on the day which was very much appreciated by the organizers. Now is probably a timely reminder that there is a defibrillator on the front wall of The Landing which was purchased by your Club a couple of years ago. It is for use by any member of the community and visitors in an emergency. There is no Dickie’s Fishing News this month due to his current work-load. He is however, happy to pass on the benefit of his many years of experience in this area so don’t be shy, he doesn’t always bite. A response has been received from the Minister for Main Roads and Waterways etc about the recent Petition submitted by the local community via Nick Dametto, MP, our local State Member for the dredging of Rollingstone Creek among others. As expected, our State Government has turned the request down citing a raft of excuses but surprisingly did not mention the environment or safety issues in their response but did say that the local boat ramps were not constructed to launch REEF Charter Vessels or large REEF fishing craft but that the local ramps are intended for recreational local fishing only. The Minister did point out that there are 22 all weather/tide accessible boat ramps within Townsville less than an hour drive from the Northern Beaches. We tried! A copy of the Minister’s response is on the Notice Board at The Landing. Stay safe, safe boating. Until next Month, Ninger
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ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC
COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM 2018-2019 We wish to nominate: _______________________________ for the position of:
President Treasurer
Vice-President Committee
Signed: ____________________________________ Seconded: _________________________________ Nomination: Accepted/Declined Signature of Nominee: _______________________
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Rollingstone & District Seniors Well hello once again, time is flying past and I don’t even have time to think let alone write. The Seniors week is on as I type so if you did not go you have missed out, you know the expo where everyone is there with old people things, very depressing at times. No, seriously they do have a good array of delegates for funeral homes, gadgets to aid one, retirement villages etc. Of course there are the compulsory lollies, pens, pencils, pads and shoe horns. It can get frantic in there you know! We are having a General Meeting on the Wednesday 12 th September at the hall after the bowlers have finished. If you want to know things, have a say or just catch up please come along. We are having a special event happening so would be great to have a lot of support. We also need support for the stall at the Pineapple Festival both in time and goodies. Please contact a committee member with your offers of baking, plants, books, jams, chutney etc. It is always a great day. We have the over 55’s coming out on the Wednesday 5th September for a fun morning., followed by lunch at the Golf Club. Please let a committee member know if you are attending the lunch as numbers are required for catering purposes. Bingo is cancelled for September as we have the festival on that day and they need the hall. (joke, joke... Could you see us all sitting there playing with hordes of people passing through?) The jackpot is still standing tall and we only have 2 more game days for this year. Our Christmas one will be in November. We have a lamington Drive on the go at present . Orders will be delivered Sept 5 th. Thank you to those who supported the Seniors in this endeavour. Talking to a friend in NZ last night and she is sick of the rain, oh for just any. I hope this finds everyone feeling happy and glad to be alive, we live in paradise so get out and enjoy. Until next time, Ciao.
LIONS DROUGHT RELIEF FUND At our District Cabinet meeting this weekend, drought relief became a District Project, where all Lions Clubs from the south to Mackay, north to Cairns and west to the NT border will be encouraged to support drought relief with 100% of funding directed where it is needed by ALF (Australian Lions Foundation). Locally donations are to be presented to the Rollingstone And District Lions Club, where our Treasurer, will open a folder in our Activity Journal (Community Account) called ‘Drought Relief 2018’ This campaign will run until the end of October and our local cheque will be presented from the Rollingstone Community and the Rollingstone And District Lions Club Inc. In addition to donations we are also asking community to consider donations of tinned/ packaged food as many of these families have absolutely nothing, not even a box of breakfast cereal. Our Lions Club on Tuesday evening, will consider offering a carton of Lions Xmas Cakes as luxuries like cake are completely off their radar. Mark and Chris at the RTC are acting as a collection point, during business hours, on behalf of the Lions. Donations of goods as well as monetary donations can be left at the RTC. There will be absolutely no administrative costs. We appreciate the Community Association’s support and promotion of this urgent need. Kind regards John Holliday Club Secretary
Wednesdays and Fridays Starting at 8am
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ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING ADVICE: ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL, 8 SEPTEMBER 2018 THE ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Would like to advise that Mystic Avenue between Community Crescent and Mystic Sands Golf Resort, will be closed between 9.00am-10.00am, Saturday,8th September,2018, for the purpose of a float parade as the commencement of "Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival". Please Note: ALL festival parking, unless otherwise organised for registered disabled parking only, is via the Festival parking entry point on Balgal Beach Road - Harvey’s property. Please follow all parking instructions accordingly. Stall Holders Only: Entry is via Community Crescent. Please follow all entry instructions as well as providing appropriate paperwork. No paperwork = no entry.
Can everyone keep their can ring tops off the aluminium cans please. There will be a tin in the Community Hall for collection. The ring tops go towards the making of new Wheelchairs
Centrelink Access Point at the Community Centre Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc. Hi Everyone, We commenced this month on a very sad note… with the passing of our lovely Lion, Rhonda Coulson. She will be sadly missed by the whole community. What a busy time for our Lions this month, we supported the pineapple growers field day, held at Pace’s packing shed. We have had various cooks night off at the caravan park. We provided a lovely breakfast at the Rollingstone School and we are well into the massive preparation for the annual Pineapple Festival, this is shaping up to be something HUGE. There will be heaps of stalls and food vendors. Everything for the kids and adults alike. For the locals who live in Mystic Ave, I ask you please to line the street with family and friends to review the parade. Please cheer them on. I was involved with the Lions International Youth Exchange group at Camp Kanga near Proserpine. We had 43 lovely students from 21 countries across the globe. Their ages from 16-21 years old. It is fascinating to see these young folk from different cultures interact with each other. This is a yearly event and we are always looking for host families in our local area to assist with the balloting of these young folk. We have welcomed 4 new young members into the club recently, they are Julie Knight, Leeanne Robertson. Tue Watson and Bruce Urquhart Jr. It is a breath of fresh air to have younger people on board who will bring new ideas and vitality to our club. I am once again looking for volunteers to assist with the placement and erection of the large marquee before the Pineapple Festival. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Contact me (Dowie – 0412396450). That’s all folks.
Notchies Playgroup Term 3 2018 Taking expressions of interest for an Adult Ballroom/ Latin/New Vogue dance class. Proposed class to be held weekly at Rollingstone Community Centre. Beginner through to Advanced No partner needed!! Get fit, socialise and learn a new skill $10 for a 45min class. Pay as you go.
About your teacher: Nicole Drew is an Accredited Dancesport Australia instructor and a current cast member of NQOMT’s production of Strictly Ballroom. Over 20 years dance experience including a successful competitive career in Australia and abroad. Her current students have recently completed their Bronze Latin medals, all achieving marks of distinction or high distinction with the Society of Australian Teachers of Dance. (*dance examinations are optional and NOT compulsory) Contact Nicole : 0419 250 201 Email: admin@theballroomschoolofdance.com.au Or look us up on facebook
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R.S.L.NEWS The RSL held the memorial service on the Esplanade for Vietnam Veteran’s day on Saturday 18 August 2018. The service was attended by a good number of locals and visitors, some of whom were veterans. Afterwards, we repaired to the Mystic Sands Golf Club for lunch and refreshments. The Catafalque Party joined us of course and are always a great pleasure to host. They also entertained us on the mullet hole and almost ripped off with the prize money! This year marked the 52nd anniversary of the battle of Long Tan. In remembrance, Barry Meugli read out the names of every serviceman who died in the battle. Barry particularly remarked on the eight men killed from Queensland out of the seventeen dead. The members of Rollingstone RSL have always maintained that as long as there is at least one Vietnam veteran who so wishes to attend, a service will be held to commemorate this day. We are always delighted to see the grey nomads descend upon us again and their presence continues to contribute to the successful conduct of life in Rollingstone including of course our Fridays at the Club with the raffles and goose club. Unfortunately due to rising costs the goose club had to be increased to $3 a ticket now but that hasn’t stopped the numbers selling well. Many thanks to everyone for your continued support to both the raffles and the goose club. A special thanks to Mick and Lisa and Mystic Sands Golf Club for their continued support. This year 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1, originally known as Armistice Day and now Remembrance Day. It would be interesting to celebrate this anniversary by doing something a bit special. If there are any ideas for another way in which to conduct this anniversary, maybe in conjunction with or after the Commemoration Service, please let us know so that we can have a think about it. It may be that this celebration could be combined with our annual dinner to make it bigger and better. We will always miss Rhonda Coulson of course and our thoughts are with Mick and Rhonda’s families at this time. Whilst Rhonda was an integral member of the RSL team we continue with our programs and the objects of looking after those in whatever need or endeavour that requires support or assistance. I particularly ask that if you are aware of any of our members or indeed friends who find themselves in hospital for any period that you contact a committee member and one of our hospital visitors can attend them, sometimes it is good just to see a different face. Jan.
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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
0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch
47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin
47707 855
Ian Dow
0412396450
Deb Calder
47707 474
Narelle Wallace
0468903638
Geoffrey Prytherch All Correspondence to:
47707 689
The Secretary
Rollingstone Qld 4816
RTC
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
47707 799
47707 144
(excluding Public Holidays) Senior Sergeant
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
47707 001
Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake
47707 616
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
47707 034
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. President
Graham Milliken
0428416060
Secretary
Richard Pratt
0407635634
Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub
47516 511
President
Jamie Oliver
0408 710 030
1st. Vice President
Colwyn Campbell
47708 559
2nd. Vice President
Lynn Hyland
4770 8681
Secretary
Michele Bird
0417767099
Email:
mbird09@bigpond.com
Treasurer
Wilfred Karnoll
47788 441
Ewan Cameron
0417719043
Rollingstone RSL
Secretary Rollingstone & District Lions Club President
Ian Dow
0412396450
Secretary
John Holliday
0414808483
President
Joh Schwier
0421482666
Secretary
Gaye Lovell
47707 356
Toomulla Community Association
Raymond Pace
Emergency - Flood or Storm
Faye Thomson
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
President
President
Police Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Paluma & District Community Association
44 Community Crescent,
Community Centre Manager
47786 033
47708 131
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
13 19 40
Justices Of The Peace Chris Martin Max Agnew
M-F 8am-4pm
47707 855 0409689320
Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information
47715 411
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls
POST OFFICE
Groceries and small goods
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc)
FRESH COFFEE
Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters
Barista quality Bounce coffee
PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY
Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc.
BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Try our chocolate muffins
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES
Potatoes
Eggs
Onions
Bananas
Tomatoes
Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions
R os co, Olga, K erri e, Ness ie & Eam on
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak
Rosco’s famous ham off the bone P34
SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday 30 7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
SES TRAINING
1 8am Weight circuit
SEE PAGE 17 FOR DATES AND TIMES
9am Indoor bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY 7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
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3
7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
9 am Line dancing
5pm BBBaLC Fathers Day dinner at Ken Turner’s place 9 7.30 am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
12.30 Cards @ Hall
4 9am Connections @ Golf Club
7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
10 9 am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards@ Hall
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
11am TCC Computer tutorial
1pm Cards (in Community)
9am Indoor bowls at hall
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY
7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
3 8am Weight Circuit Class
6 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
12 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight circuit
Friday
2 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
5 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight circuit
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls 11 6.30pm Lions Bus. Meeting at Community Centre
Thursday
1pm Cards (in Community)
13 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
6.45pm Aftershock Youth
Saturday 1 8am–1pm Balgal Beach Markets 9am-12pm Op Shop 10.30am Yoga at Hall
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8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL
11am TCC Computer Literacy
NO BINGO
14 8 am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
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6.45pm
NO YOGA
8-11am Carboot Sale and TCC microchippin g
1pm Cards (in Community)
AfterShock
10.30am Yoga at Lions Den
19 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight circuit
20 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
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22 9am SES Training
9am Indoor Bowls at Hall
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
6.45 pm SES Train
Youth
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls 16 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
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9 am Line dancing
9am Connections @ Golf Club
12.30 Cards@ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
2pm Board Games at the Hall
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
NO VET
8 am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
10.30am Yoga at Hall
1pm Cards (in Community) 1.30 Carers Qld meeting
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7.30am St Anthony's Church Community Centre
9 am Line dancing
6.30pm Lions club meeting at Hall
12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
26 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight circuit
27 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
9am Indoor Bowls
9.30 am Playgroup at Hall
11.30am-1pm MOBILE LIBRARY
1pm Cards (in Community)
29 8 am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
29 10.30am Yoga at Lions Den
6pm Fisherman’s Landing BBQ
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls P35
AUGUST OUT AND ABOUT
Balgal Beach Boating and Leisure Club— photos from their recent AGM
Our “local Lion” in full regalia.
DANGEROUS AND FAST MOVING SCRUB FIRES
Grass and scrub fire, Mystic Avenue and Armidale Avenue recently (left) Gottani Road and Bruce Highway 21/08/2018 (below)
Now is the time to ensure that your fire preparations are in order. Contact our local Fire Brigade for further advice.
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