Rolly Rag November 2018

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

Every year we come up to our home in Balgal over the winter months. The community here is so welcoming and
friendly and we have made some wonderful friends and enjoyed some momentous occasions with folk.
One of my greatest joys like many others, is a morning walk along the beach. This year however, has been
marred by a dog attack resulting in not only physical scars but now I have an inherent mistrust of all dogs.
Even though dogs should be on a lead at all times, my understanding here at Balgal, is that dog owners can have
their dog off a lead but if another dog or person is in your vicinity then the dog must be put back on the lead.
The dog that bit me was not on a lead and the owner was not in possession of one. I have also had to ask owners
to call their dogs back from approaching me or to hold onto their dog which I should not have to do. I am aware
of other walkers and dog owners who like me are not using the beach because of this.
Ideally we want all users to be confident to enjoy our fabulous beach areas and therefore I would implore all dog
owners to be aware that other dog owners and walkers may not be comfortable with your dog approaching them
and to abide by the use of leads in all instances.
We look forward to returning next year with a confidence for ourselves and others and their dogs to enjoy our
local beach as it is intended to be…...Lynn Wilson…...Middle Earth.
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7.30am - 4.30pm
TRANSFER STATION
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only
NO Bulky Items, Furniture or rubber tyres
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/
ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES
ARE FREE
BLUEWATER
Sunday Only
7.30am - 4.30pm
Benita’s Weight Circuit Classes
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.
You don’t need to
register for phone
counselling, just give
our professional
counsellors a call on
1300 059 625, any
day, anytime.
Seniors AGM
February 13 th 2019.
Come to the AGM to vote and
to have your say.
Rollingstone and District
Lions Club Inc.
New members are sought and will
be made most welcome.
See page 33 for contact details
What is happening in the Community—Current Online information
ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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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.
Borton Street Beach Access Workshop
The Rollingstone Community Centre and Townsville
City Council invite residents to a workshop in which
residents can work with Council in developing coastal
solutions for beach access from Borton Street Mystic
Sands to the beach
When: Saturday 17th Nov (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Where: Rollingstone Community Centre
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
8th. November:
12th. November:
RaDCA AGM
FREE KERBSIDE
RUBBISH
COLLECTION
CLOSING DATES RTC
14 th DECEMBER
To
3 rd JANUARY
WISHING EVERYONE
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
MELBOURNE CUP
LUNCHEONS
THE SENIORS
LUNCHEON at the HALL,
MYSTIC SANDS GOLF
RESORT
FISHERMANS LANDING
Please book at preferred Venue
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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C
Every Sun Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7:30am 6 Nov Seniors – Paupers’ Melbourne Cup @ Hall
Check Diary Yoga, Weight Circuit 8 Nov Carers’ Qld meeting 1:30 at RTC
7/14 Nov Mobile Library 8 Nov
RaDCA AGM and General Meeting 7:00pm @
Hall – All current members invited to attend.
1/8/15/22/29
November
1/8/15/22/29
November
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday –
leaving hall at 8am – limited seats
Notchies Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
Small fee applies.
16 Nov Aftershock Youth Group @ Hall 6:45pm
30 Nov Aftershock Youth Group @ The Landing 6:45
15 Nov
Visiting Vet 9am on Hall Veranda
(3 rd Thurs of ea Mth)
20 Nov Board Games 2pm (3 rd Tues of ea Mth)
2 Nov TCC Computer Tutorial at the RTC 2 Dec Christmas Carols 6pm, Santa 6:30pm
6/13/20/27
November
Hairdresser at the RTC from 9am
COB 14 Dec
18 - 3 Jan 19
RTC Holiday closure.
A big thank you to Maree Blackman for presenting our School Holiday program this term. The Polymer Clay workshop
was very well received; both the Children and Parents enjoyed creating beads and figurines for necklaces and bracelets.
Thanks Maree.
The next Carers Qld meeting will be held on 8 November. Please, if you know someone who would benefit from coming to these
meetings, pass on this date, perhaps offer to come with them. These meetings are for anyone who cares for someone, they do not
have to be living with you and you do not have to be receiving any sort of payment. This is an outlet to voice your concerns, give
and received information and advice and share lived experiences. There is so much assistance out there. One only needs to know
where to ask.
Christmas Carols is happening on 2 December, Santa and Mrs Claus will be making an appearance
courtesy of the Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade; R&D Lions will be cooking up a storm in the Den.
Songs, Christmas Cheer and Fireworks will be the order of the day – please, save the date.
Warning: Fireworks can stress some animals – please secure your pets before coming to the Carols.
Festive Season Bookings for the hall are now rolling in for Christmas and New Year functions. Be quick,
to book your special date.
Sue will be cutting hair at the RTC on Tuesdays. Bookings preferred but walk-ins are very
welcome.
The Trivia Night went off very well on 6 October. We were a bit light on numbers but that did not stop
everyone enjoying themselves. The Evening was won by the “Colonials” who donated the prize money to
the Drought Appeal, thank you “Colonials” for your compassion. The evening netted just under $300. Not a bad effort for an
evening’s entertainment. A BIG thank you to Merle for hosting and creating the question list – It is not an easy feat to get an even
balance of questions eg: not too easy and not too hard. Thank you to Mark for your computer savvy both on the night and for the
excellent work for the Audio Round. We will add another Trivia Evening to the calendar for next year. Watch this space.
Thank you to the Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Club for organising the First Aid Course held at the Hall on 13
October. I personally participated in this course to renew my First Aid accreditation.
Another BIG thank you to Brian for installing the new door Op Shop and Mark and Terrie for assisting Brian with the airconditioner.
A good job well done and the girls are very appreciative.
Aftershock will be back at the Community Centre on Friday 16 November starting at 6:45pm. Then they will be meeting
at Fisherman’s Landing on Friday 30 November, bring you swimmers.
2 December is Christmas Carols this year. We are looking for community involvement. Can you sing?/ dance?/ recite poetry?/
perform a comedy skit?/ do handstands while drinking a glass of water? – anything Christmassy – we are looking for you!!! Please
call Mark or Chris to express your interest!!!!
RTC Holiday Closure: COB Friday 14 December and reopening Wednesday 3 January. Should you have an urgent
request or need to use the hall during this period, please contact Sue Von Wald on 0407753562 or Lynne Prytherch on
47707689
The Rollingstone & District Community Association AGM is being held on 8 November at
7pm in the Community Hall. All current members of the Association are welcome to attend.
Get your thinking caps on for our Australia Day nominations. The Nomination form
will be in the last Rolly Rag for the year or pick up a copy from the RTC and if you are
really good we can email you a copy just call and ask.
TCC Borton Street Beach Access Community Meeting scheduled for Saturday 17
November at the Community Hall starting 10.30am to 12.30pm—All interested residents
wecome.
Council’s Hard Waste Collection starts 12 November in this area.
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Until next month…….keep yourself safe (you are the only one who can)………….Chris

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Our hearts go out to our long-time friend (and Senior) Lyn Godbold who is presently struggling with a personal situation.
Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes are going her way. During October, we lost Mary Mogg. Mary and her husband Keith lived
locally for many years and contributed mightily towards improving facilities and our lifestyle. Keith passed away some time ago,
but Mary soldiered on without him, tending to family and friends. She will be particularly remembered within the Monday Card
Group as the lady who had the most number of Aces.....ALWAYS. She was a lovely, lovely woman – so kind and caring. And
Kylie and the family will miss her muchly. Vale Mary
Ann Lound is in hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery, Gwen Cahill has had a stay in Hospital and Richard Pickering is
feeling under the weather. Vanda Simmons has had surgery and hasn’t been too good; however, she’s now on the improve which
is just the best news. And we’re losing Rhonda Muller now she’s sold her property. Such a wonderful community member for so
many years – she’ll be sorely missed. Luvya, Rhondy, and good luck.
• We are still taking donations to the Drought Relief Fund – at the RTC. This will
be ongoing until some substantial rains make life easier for our farmers and
graziers.
• The Trivia Night was a great night with poor attendance. Oh well, we’ll think about it
again next year. In the meantime, our team of Merle D., our Chrissie and Mark are
just the best and are to be congratulated on ALL their efforts and presentation. Oh yes,
the night raised $300 for the Drought Relief Appeal with the winners donating their
prize as well. Thank you, folks for that wonderful gesture.
• Our AGM is on Novr. 8 th ; the Armistice Day 100 year commemorative Service is at the Cenotaph on Novr. 11 th ; the
Kerbside Rubbish Collection is on Novr. 12 th .
• “POPPY” magnets are available from the RTC for $1 each – money to be donated to Legacy.
• Hopefully, our footy goal posts will shortly be in place along with our 100 year Commemorative Pine Tree and plaque –
we’ve been given permission from Council to go ahead with both projects, as long as we pay for them ourselves!
Things are crook in Tallarook but a damned sight worse in the back of a hearse!!
(Luv it – heard it on “Australia All Over” recently).
Live well, love much, laugh often………………………….“Sancho Panza”.
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Rollingstone State School
Hi all! If you or someone you know has a child starting Prep next year, please be aware of
Rollingstone State School's Prep Open Days and our Prep Information Evening. Transitioning
well to school is really important for all involved, so don't hesitate to contact the school office or
drop in for an enrolment pack. We'd love to meet you and find out how we can best support your
child's learning. Our transition days are from 9-11am on November 5, 13 and 21. We also have a
Prep Information Evening from 5:30-6:30pm on Monday, November 26.
Keith Poulter
Principal
Rollingstone State School
Ph: (07) 47 707 313
Fax: (07) 47 707 282
Merry we meet!
Hi to all our existing and prospective Aqua people out there. Just letting you know we have made the “Big
Splash” for the start of 18/19 season. I have had so many queries as to when we were starting that it looks like
being another great season coming up. I have spoken to the people at the Resort and all is on track with them, no
changes. For any new people wanting to join in, as I say every year we are all ages and all shapes and sizes so
don’t be shy. Come along and join in the ‘cool water’ exercises that we manage to have fun with as well. Any
enquiries can be directed to me Babz on this email address, babzrich@bigpond.net.au or phone 47707375.
Everyone will need to call into the office on your first day to register
and from then on the main rule you need to remember is to NOT
tailgate through the boom gates, just wait for the gates to come down
behind the car in front of you then up again for you, unless directed
to go through by a park staff member. Also PLEASE abide by the
park speed signs. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Stay Healthy & Keep Fit.…...Babz.
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What is the Real cause of Obesity?
63% of Australians are Overweight or Obese. Obesity now causes more preventable deaths than smoking. Being overweight
causes many biological consequences on our body. To name a few - diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, sleep
apnoea, cancer, hypertension, infertility, GERD and the list goes on. BUT there is good news, small losses mean big gains.
Those who loss 10% of their body weight in the first year lower their risk of primary cardiovascular disease by 21%. Weight loss
isn’t easy or simple, it takes more than will power. Obesity is a disorder of the energy homeostasis system. Obesity pathogenesis
involves 2 processes:
1. Sustained positive energy balance e.g. energy intake > energy expenditure and
2. Resetting of the body weight set point at an increased value.
We generally overeat more of everything and move less. There are 6 principles to reset your weight set point.
1. Low to moderate diet palatability - if your food is a little boring you won’t overeat. Nutrient dense food to provide
adequate nutrition to the body.
2. Adequate protein - high protein improves satiety. It also maintains lean muscle mass and metabolic rate.
3. Fat or Carbohydrate restriction - having fat and carbohydrates together e.g. a burger and chips causes a reaction in our
brain that makes us over eat. So we need to avoid combining the two. Separate fats and
carbohydrates.
4. Diet breaks - having regular breaks from dieting can reduce metabolic adaption of
weight loss.
5. Adequate sleep - poor sleep increases hunger. Hormones alter from poor sleep. Reduced
leptin and increased ghrelin levels correlate with increases in subjective hunger when
individuals are sleep restricted.
6. Physical Activity - resistance training preserves muscle and metabolic rate during
weight loss. More daily movement, stand instead of sitting, find an activity you enjoy, park further from work and walk, use
stairs instead of the lift.
Remember to set yourself goals that are achievable, find a friend, group exercise class, motivator or nutritionist to make you
accountable for your actions. Always acknowledge your successes, review progress and reassess your goals.
Article supplied by Benita of Entire Wellbeing
Over the school holidays September
29th and 30th we had a Under12
girls Crocs Touch team compete in
the NQ Junior Championship.
Although the team didn’t make it to
the finals the girls showed so much
more like Friendship, Team spirit
and amazing team work.
A huge congratulations as they
represented their community’s
Rollingstone, Balgal, Herbert River
and Bluewater in a way we should
all follow.
Some amazing news, we had Two
players amongst the team received a
letter that identified them as a
potential to join NQ Cyclone
representative side. So they will
head to training with the Youth Squad over the coming weeks.
Karla Duggan was one of these players from Balgal area
so come everyone let’s get behind this local Youth and
cheer her on as she works hard now to go to the next level. Cheers……...Chappy Travis
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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!
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.
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
Presented by
Call 0457 815 453
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club
For online information on what's on look up
BALGAL BEACH MARKET
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Your Local Community Pharmacy
Bluewater Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4778 6233 PH: 07 4770 7400
FAX: 07 4778 6733 FAX: 07 4770 7399
8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday
8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday
8.30am – 12pm Saturday
FREE Blood Pressure Checks * Hire Equipment *NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies
Blister Packaging for your medicines * Full Prescription Service *Delivery available for those in need
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids) *Ear Piercing *Faulding Vitamins
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee)
Easy parking available
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR MEDICATIONS?
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Did you know you can book in for a one-on-one chat with your Pharmacist to talk about
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Best part – it’s FREE!!
Ask all the questions you want….
+ What does this medicine do?
+ What happens if I miss a dose?
+ I’m not sure if I’m taking it at the right time?
+ Do I need to take my medicines with food?
+ What happens if I stop taking my medicines?
+ What are some Side Effects?
+ Do I need to keep it in the fridge?
+ I’ve been taking these same medicines for 20 years, are there newer medicines that might help?
+ I can’t remember what the Doctor told me this is for, do you know what it’s supposed to do?
+ I have some medicines at home that are older than Frank, what do I do with them?
No question is too silly!
Call your Pharmacy today and ask to book in for a MEDScheck.
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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.
CLOSED Thursday
General Practitioners
Dr Vladimir Hasa (Wed/Fri)
Dr Olga Hasa (Tues/Fri)
Dr Bronwyn Armstrong (Mon/Tues/Wed)
Bulk billing for Children under 16 and Aged Pensioners
Physiotherapy - Katrina Kerr consults each Tuesday
Podiatry - Teresa Matai - next clinic Monday 3 rd 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
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Next visit:
21 October 2018
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Gidday Rollingstone
Ok…ok… I missed last month, again. In my defence though, I left full responsibility for last month’s Rag article with dynamic duo
‘Ginger Ninja Sutton’ and his trusty side-kick ‘Peroxide Girl’ – while I was away enjoying some Long Service Leave everywhere
from tropical uptown Cairns to beautiful downtown Ravenswood – had an awesome time too (from what I can remember).
But I’m back now…so what do you want to talk about? Shall we discuss the perils of drink driving?...the
dangers of growing weed in your own back yard?...the stupidity of having drugs in your house with little kids
around?...What about bringing unnecessary attention to the innocent relatives of those who’ve made stupid
decisions?... I could have a rant about social media again if you like – that’s always fun.
Listen…people are just people – they’re not perfect – most of them are just doing their best – and on the way to
doing that, they tend to screw up every now and then – some more than others and for all sorts of different
reasons. While some trip over deliberately going out of their way to be arrogant and self-centred, with no
thought for how it affects anyone around them, other people make stupid moves because of alcohol or drugs or
emotions or boyfriends or girlfriends or money, even for love. Put your hand up if you’ve NEVER made a move or said something
that you’ve regretted – I see your hand there – you’re lying.
We’ve all screwed up somewhere along the line. Some of us have had to pay a heavy price and some of us have managed to skate
around it, never having been caught out.
I’m nobody to hand out advice on this, but I can tell you two things: if you are doing your best, don’t stop, get discouraged (that’s
normal), but don’t give up, fall over from time to time, that’s OK, but get up again, change course if you have to, but keep going.
And secondly, if you’re not doing your best – WHY THE HELL NOT? Are you deliberately making decisions that could hurt
someone else? Letting alcohol or drugs mean more to you than your friends or your family? Saying things without giving any
thought to the impact it could have on innocent parties? Are you doing things just to beat your own chest and make yourself feel
important? That’s arrogant and rude. If that’s you, then do us both a personal favour – avoid me.
This is the part where my expression goes from a stern, almost angry frown
that you’d expect from a crusty, lived in, dinosaur type local police sergeant,
to a gentler, friendlier, some would say even cuddly kind of look that just
makes you want to snuggle up and give me a hug. Ok, that’s a bit of a stretch
for the old imagination, let’s just stick a ‘Doris Day’ filter over everything
and talk about my next grand-baby. Yes, ‘grandie’ number 2 is due in the
next few weeks and if all the Doctor’s predictions are on target, my little
Miss Lilly (grandie no: 1) will have a baby sister, Miss Magnolia. Yeah, I
Grandpasaurus
took a deep breath when Sparrow told me the name as well – but then “Magnolia” is destined to
become Maggie – at least she will be, whenever she’s with yours truly.
Ahh, I love little people – cute little faces full of innocence and wonder, the Easter Bunny and Tooth
Fairy, nursery rhymes and lullabies (I sound just like Elvis – who’d have thought?), bed time stories, covered in chocolate and lolly
wrappers, sticky fingers that touch EVERYTHING, snotty noses, dirty feet and sugar highs that you know will keep them bouncing
off the walls long after you’ve handed them back to their parents.
One more thing before I go; Cyclone Season is coming and this is probably an ideal time to start getting your place in order and
avoid being caught out. The Council will be doing their curb-side collections and our Disaster Management Group will have
another skip-bin placed with the location to be advised and Cyclone Sunday will be held at Strand Park, Townsville on the 4 th of
November. I know I keep nagging you all about this but getting ready now is far better than running around like a headless chook
when the storm is a few hours away. Stay safe…..Goughy
4770 7698
futurefurnishingsmk@gmail.com
0437 555 469
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WILDLIFE CARERS
ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds
GWEN CAHILL: BIRDS 4770 7540 / 0427 074 816
GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES & KANGAROOS 4770 7356 / 0412 965 535
CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS 0402 084 588
My body was hurting still from those things biting me and all I could think about was my mummy and how they left her in the
grass. I was so scared, my naked body shaking and I was so cold that I just wanted to be back in my mummy's warm pouch all
snuggled up and safe. What happened? Then all of a sudden, I was taken out of the bag and put into something warm then the pain
of the bites were gone as they wrapped me in something and I couldn't move very much.
I was so hungry, hungry for my mummy's milk. Then something was trying to get into my mouth so I kept
it closed. This thing was trying and trying but still I would not open my mouth, it was really hard and sticky
and it felt funny in my mouth, then it was gone.
I was so hungry I was starting to feel sick, why won’t they take me back to my mummy so I can have my
milk? I was put in another bag only this one was warm, snug and soft and I was being stroked, patted and
that made me feel safe. Then as I was starting to think I would not get fed, that sticky thing was back trying
to get in my mouth again only this time my mouth was opened very gently and the sticky thing was put in
my mouth and some nice warm tasty stuff came out and I started sucking, it wasn't milk but it was ok.
I don't know what happened to my mummy and why we were not together. I just know that I miss her and I
cried for her as I went to sleep snug and safe.
See you in the great outdoors.......Chris
Ho Ho Ho ……. Only 63 days to go!! Welcome to November everyone.
Congratulations to Nick & Wendy S & Pam G on winning the first two rounds in the Lucky Numbers. I would also like to thank
Nick & Wendy for kindly donating their winnings ($50) back to the association to put towards the community kids Christmas
party.
Zone 25: The Townsville City Council Kerbside Collection date for Toomulla is Monday 12th November. Great time to clear
out all the hard waste around the house and have it collected for free. Place all rubbish on an accessible area on your footpath for
pickup.
We are selling tickets in the Melbourne Cup Sweeps - $5 & $10 sweeps. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All money collected goes to prize
money. Tickets available from Rhonda.
The Toomulla Beach Community Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 1st December 62 Herald Street - 6pm for 7pm meal.
This year the meal will be Leg Ham off the bone, Cold Chicken, Salads, Potato Bakes and a delicious selection of sweets, all for
$15 (Age 12 - Adult) $5 Kids (5 - 11) Kids under 5 will be free. Bookings can be made by phone Rhonda & Rudi - 47707813 or
Margie & Noel 47707087. RSVP: Wednesday 21st November. Sorry but no names will be taken after this date.
Tickets for the Christmas Raffle will be available this month. 1st Prize: $150 Christmas Hamper, 2nd Prize: $50 Kmart Gift
Voucher, 3rd Prize: Wine & Cheese Hamper.
Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawn Sunday 16th December 2018. Good Luck.
I have recently noticed some new faces in Toomulla so welcome any new residents who have decided to come and live in our
beautiful little piece of paradise!!
Happy Birthday to all those celebrating in November. Have a wonderful day.………..Cheers……….Rhonda.
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
Collection Tin in the Hall
Rollingstone Community
Association yearly
memberships are due
Only $1.00 per person
See Mark or Chris at the
RTC
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.
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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
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SES TRAINING DATES 2018
NOVEMBER
Sat 03 @ 9:00 am
Wed 07 @ 6:45 pm
Wed 21 @ 6:45 pm
Sat 24 9:00 am
DECEMBER
Sat 01 @ 9:00 am
Wed 05 @ 6:45 pm
MELBOURNE
CUP
7th & 21th November
FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
SEPTEMBER RAINFALL REPORT
Monthly Rain totals as at 26/10/18
Rainfall for Oct: 35.5mm
Year to date: 1398.5mls
Wet Days: 3
Max Temp: 30° on 22/10/18
Min Temp: 17° on 04/10/18
Access the data from our local weather station at:
www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/
dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
12.30pm
1.00pm
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LIONS CLUB DROUGHT RELIEF
FUNDRAISER
The drought relief fundraiser that is running in conjunction with
the local Lions Club, RaDCA, and various other entities has been
very successful, with in-excess of $3500 being raised to date. A
very special thank you to the Pineapple Festival Committee, who
had collection buckets at the Festival. 100% of donations will be
dispersed where most needed. Thank you for your ongoing
support.
The Fundraiser is still ongoing until the Farmers are no
longer classified in Drought.
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Dog breeding animal welfare standards and registration
New animal welfare standards and guidelines that commence from 1 st October 2018 apply to anyone who owns a dog that is
pregnant or gives birth to a litter. A dog owner or breeder who fails to comply with the new standards may be investigated and
penalties may apply.
If you are a dog breeder in Queensland, you are required to comply with these animal welfare standards and also to register as a
dog breeder on the Queensland Dog Breeder Register.
Compliance with dog breeding animal welfare standards
From 1 st October 2018 dog breeders must comply with these compulsory Queensland animal welfare standards for breeding dogs and
their progeny. The guidelines are the recommended practices to achieve desirable animal welfare outcomes.
The standards and guidelines apply to all dog breeders, including those who are exempt from registration and those who own a pet that
has an unplanned litter.
Read more about the standards and guidelines to make sure you can meet minimum requirements.
Register as a dog breeder
You must register as a dog breeder within 28days after your dog has a litter, unless you qualify for an exemption.
Exemptions
You don't need to register if any of the following apply:
• you are a breeder of genuine working dogs that are held on rural land and you supply all puppies to other primary producers as
working dogs to be held on rural land
• the dog was born before 26 May 2017
• you are already a member of Dogs Queensland*
• you are a permitted or registered breeder with the Gold Coast City Council, Logan City Council or Queensland Racing Integrity
Commission*
*Note: These organisations will manage your registration for you.
How to register
Register with the Queensland dog breeders register portal.
Selling, supplying or giving away dogs or puppies
If you advertise, sell, give away or supply dogs or puppies, you must provide a 'supply number' that identifies the registered
breeder of that dog.
This means you have to register as a dog breeder and provide a supply number, even if:
• you only want to breed 1 litter
• our puppies are well looked after and in a safe environment
• you don't sell the puppies but breed them for family and friends
• your dog has had an unplanned litter.
You can:
• register and receive a supply number from the Queensland Dog Breeder Register
or
• use a relevant breeder membership, permit or licence number from any of the following:
Dogs Queensland
Logan City Council
Gold Coast City Council
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC).
The dog's owner generally needs to register, but pounds and shelters with pregnant females or abandoned puppies in their care will also
need to register.
Read more about dog breeder registration.
More information
Contact our Customer Service Centre.
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/livestock/animal-welfare/dog-breeder-registration
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 P21
Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News
G.Day All, Another good night; this months BBQ was great.
Merle Dickenson organized a TRIVIA NIGHT, with the
questions relating to fish. Surprising how little we know. It was
very good, plenty of fun, with a team of four, Bob, Judy, Merle,
and Carol, being the proud winners and getting the gold.
THANKS MERLE YOU ALWAYS DO AN
EXCELLENT JOB.
Dinner was yum as usual. We have very good
cooks in the club and the ladies blow everyone
away with their sweets.
WELL DONE EVERYBODY.
Don Pearson had his 80 th Birthday on Saturday 13 th Oct celebrating the event at his home with
a party. Lots of family and friends attended and all had a great time laughing talking and
acting the goat. Don even got to share a good downpour of rain on the night for his birthday.
GOOD ON YA MATE. You’re now an 80 year old legend; Don was well supported by his
wonderful wife and family. The food was magnificent,
the family all made a great effort.
Bruce Jnr. won our club’s second lucky membership
number draw. CONGRATULATIONS.
Joan Ruddick was thrilled to win the Lound’s
Fresh Seafood Raffle. LOUNDS HAVE THE
BEST SEAFOOD IN TOWN. Try it
sometime…
Well stay safe and smile lots. Kindest regards
from all your COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
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),
call Chris (855), organise
it with her and it will be
done.
COST is $5.
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R.S.L.NEWS
The raffles and goose club have been going very well. Many thanks to all supporters for purchasing
tickets and especially to the volunteers who do the organising and selling of the tickets. Just a reminder
that the service on Remembrance Day ( Armistice Day), which this year marks the 100 th Anniversary of
the ending of World War 1, is down at the beach front on Sunday 11 November, from 10.30am for a
10.45am start. Following the service, there will be a gathering at the Mystic Sands Golf Club. Hope to
see you all there.
Cards and badges for Auxiliary members have now arrived. I will take them to the Golf Club after the
Remembrance Day service for distribution, or otherwise give me a call (Jan Battersby) on 0409 493 035 to make alternative
arrangements. Cheers……..Jan
PINK RIBBON GOLF DAY 20 TH October
What a fun filled day members and locals had playing THREESOMES at the Mystic Sands Golf Resort while raising money for
Breast Cancer. Lots of colour, cross dressing and Verbal sledging was part and parcel of the day. Over $325 was raised via
competition fees, raffles and lucky number draws.
The course looked a treat after some recent showers with some very tricky pin positions. Thanks to Greg for your hard work.
Mick and Lisa McMahon were also very impressed with their staff efforts on the day by winning the competition.
Thanks to everyone who attended or made a donation.
Prize winners:
Best dressed golf cart: Ian Dow
Best Dressed Male: Greg Ryding
Best Dressed Female: Sue Thompson
Lucky number winner: Jane and Steve Hargan, Greg Ryding
Winner of competition: Megan Jeffery
Runners up: Graeme Starke
Greg Ryding
Billy Osborne
Rhonda Gurd
Wayne McCarthy
The Phone Scam So Elaborate It’s Tricking Australians Out Of Millions
The Australian Federal Police is warning the public about an elaborate new scam that has
duped Australians out of millions of dollars.
It starts with a phone call in Mandarin, telling the potential victims they either have a parcel to
collect, or that it is someone from the Chinese Embassy calling Targeting Chinese-Australians,
the caller transfers victims to someone else who convinces them their credit card or money has
been used in a crime, or they’re embroiled in other fraudulent activity back home. Making the
scam appear real, the phone numbers are masked so it appears the scammer is calling for an
official channel. The caller will even encourage sceptical victims to search the number of the
embassy or police station they claim to be from to appear legitimate. Shockingly, some people
have even been convinced to stage their own kidnappings under instruction from the scammers
to exhort money from their family. But then once the money is sent there's no more contact,
numbers go dead and emails go unanswered.
The AFP knows of 54 victims who have lost more than $5 million collectively. But state police have data which suggests
the number is even higher. Sydney businesswoman Wendy* told 9News how she had received a terrifying call in May
claiming she was embroiled in an international money laundering operation. “They transferred me to China, to a police
station in Shanghai, and they said I sold my bank account to a criminal,” Wendy told the publication.
The scammers had used personal details to convince her of their legitimacy. They had even threatened the property she
owns in Australia, saying it could be in jeopardy if she did not comply. “They said I have to.. to clear myself, they led me
through all of these tricks,” she said. “They sent me a photocopy of what to me looks like official documents from Chinese
government… showed me all these documents that looked official. “They said if I did not cooperate with them they will
work with the federal government and police here to arrest me.
Wendy was told if she didn’t believe them to look up the phone number to check its authenticity. “I just didn’t realise they
could use something to change the number, I didn’t know that,” she said. Wendy was scammed out of about $100,000 via
Australian and Chinese currency when suddenly the calls stopped. She then realised she had fell victim of a scam. “I am in
big debt now, half of the money is loaned and lots of money I borrowed from my family,” she said. “I thought I wouldn’t be
that stupid, I just want to clear myself because I didn’t do anything wrong so I just approved everything so eventually it
would be okay.
Wendy, who has been running a business in Australia for more than 30 years, shared her story so others would hopefully
not be duped like her. “I just want to let smart people know – never send any money to anybody no matter what they say,”
she said.
It may seem unbelievable that anyone could wire so much money to a stranger over the phone, but identity security
counsellor at ID Care, Suli Malet-Warden said the scam is successful because it hits at something primal.
“I've had people say they were scammed over a matter of days and in some cases staging their own kidnappings in order to
get family to send money.
Malet-Warden said victims are terrified to the point of being in an “almost hypnotic state”, and they don’t tell anyone
because they are petrified.
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PH: 47 707 355 139 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach
Email: admin@mysticsands.com.au
GOLF
Membership
Prices are the best around.
Course Fees – 9 holes front and
back $20.00
Golf Carts - $25.00 and we have
12 available for hire.
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
TUESDAY 6 th NOVEMBER ***Starts at 11:00 am
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL – ph. 47 707 355
• 3 Course Luncheon
• Free Glass of Champagne on Arrival
• Cocktails and Mocktails
• Sweepstakes
• Prizes and Raffles
• Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman
• Watch the Race on the Big Screen in Air-Conditioned
Comfort.
• Entry Cost is $30.00
RESTAURANT
RESERVATIONS TAKEN BY PHONE: 47707355
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY FOR LUNCH: 12:00 – 2:00
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FOR DINNER: 6:00 – 8:00
MONDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHTS: – PIZZA 5:30pm
The Mystic Sands Golf is trying to
raise funds to purchase a
defibrillator to be kept on the
outside wall of the
Golf Club House.
We have raised $1,680.00 towards
our total goal of $3,000.00. Thank
you to everyone for your support.
LAWNBOWLS UNDER LIGHTS
Thursday Night Barefoot Bowls
$2.00 includes a sausage sizzle
and lots of fun. Starts at 5:30 for
names and game starts at 6:00.
Everyone Welcome.
Club bowls are available for use at
no cost.
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News
Hello and welcome. Another successful month has passed with the new Committee finding their feet and all is well
in paradise. In fact they didn’t find their feet, they hit the ground running, like Olympic athletes.
On 15 th September, 22 brave Club Members packed a lunch and a water bottle and made the arduous journey to
Toomulla for the annual Member for Hinchinbrook Inter Club Fishing Challenge
Presentation night. What a night! Mick and the Toomulla Beach Fishing Club
Members made us most welcome and the food was great, roasts, salads, prawns and
all the plumpest, huge fresh oysters you could eat. The oysters alone would have made Dickie
salivate like a wild rabid rancid long fanged canine, a dweller in the most frightening of all scary dark
forests, where no human dare to venture, except Dickie, of course. Club member Peter Hall won the
Champions Trophy, Gavin Love won the prize for the most species and Bret Collinson for the Largest
fish, a huge mackerel. At this point I would be remiss not to thank our Club Fishing Co-ordinator,
Dan Dale for the tremendous time and effort he put in during the running of this 5 week competition,
it does not all happen by magic. So thank you Dan for your sterling work and he did not even get a chance
to fish! For only the second time in over 10 years our Club has won the Champion Club Trophy which was
presented by Mr Nick Dametto M.P. Thank you to all our members who contributed toward the winning of
this award and congratulations to our winners. The downside of this rare win is that our club is now
responsible for hosting the presentation night next year. This event is already in the early planning stage.
The End of Month Club BBQ held 28 th September was another great night with a good roll up of members
and a few visitors Thanks Robert Pratt and the Pratt family for all your hard work each month. This whole
family work tirelessly each month to ensure our functions run smoothly; much appreciated. Then Col Pace
turns up like clockwork hauling in a huge tub of rissoles made from his secret family recipe which are very
popular. Thanks Col. The salad ladies outdo themselves each month with their vast variety of salads of all
descriptions and names I cannot pronounce, they are very tasty though. This month we even added an
international flavour to our salads when Koy Luff made a Thai salad with heaps of chilli! Delicious and
even bought a tear to the eye and sweat to the brow of some of our diners. Rafffle winners this month were Ron Condren (Condo)
and Barbara Turley. Well done! Monthly Fishing Comp. winners were, Senior: Peter Hall, no juniors entered and Mystery prize
went to Graham Milliken.
Now, time for me to put on my cranky face. It is very rude and most inconsiderate for people to carry on a
conversation at a function while another person is doing a presentation. My case in point was at the last
BBQ during the presentation of monthly awards, what is being spoken about may not concern or interest
you personally but please show some manners.
Sick List…Dickie has improved immensely this past month and is slowly on the road to recovery, you
know he is crook when he cancels his yearly trip to Thailand! Welcome back Dickie. My busted ribs and
leg are on the mend although I do become very tired during the afternoon (yes Cyril, it is my age, thanks
for pointing that out). Dan Dale has been seen hobbling around on crutches, so we also wish him a speedy
recovery. New Members: We welcome new members Terry Delphin, Jeremy Jenkins and Chris McLeod.
We hope you enjoy your new club. Markets. The next market will be held on Saturday 3rd November from
8am at The Landing Park Balgal Beach. Don’t forget to volunteer if you are able to assist running The Big Breakfast. It is a fun
couple of hours and you meet all kinds of nice people. A reminder that Saturday 1 st December will be the last Market Day until into
the New Year, possibly Easter depending on the weather. The markets on Saturday 6 Oct saw a good crowd and number of stall
holders attend. The veggie man was very popular and was well patronised. Thanks Barry, Lyn and Vickie who looked after the Big
Breakfast in fine style and Amy who did the raffle. That girl could sell freezers to the Eskimos.
First Aid and CPR Course. This course was held on Saturday 13 th October with 8 club members, 7 non-members from the wider
community attending. We wish to thank RADCA for supplying the hall, set up and morning
tea supplied and Mark Male from All About First Aid once again for running the course. It is
great to be able to organise such an important event for our community. Our Club believes
that the more people in our Community that have these qualifications the better it is for the
whole community, ESPECIALLY THE MORE PEOPLE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE
USE OF THE DIFIBULATOR SITUATED AT THE LANDING the better for all, be it your
neighbour, family member, or traveller.
Dickie’s Fishing Report Giday once again folks. The weather has been a little bit kinder to
us for the last month with about fifty percent of the time being suitable for boating out to sea
on the inner reefs and islands, however only a few days for reef fishing for those lucky
enough to be on days off during this time. Good catches of coral trout and legal Nannygai
being boated around Acheron, Havanah and Fly islands, also a number of red throat sweet lip
and Spanish Mackerel being caught especially just off the Northern fringing reef of Acheron
and Havanah. With a few calm days the underwater visibility around these beautiful islands
has improved and the snorkelling and diving has been really great for those able to adventure into the waters. Lots of Reef Sharks
reported as well and it pays to get your catch out of the water and into the boat as soon as you can. Taylors beach inlet along with
Cattle and Crystal creeks are producing good catches of coral trout, grunter and doggie mackerel, best baits being Pilchards and live
or dead mullet also green back herring if available. Rollingstone creek has produced good Mangrove Jack with soft plastic lures cast
into the mangroves and retrieved quickly. Unfortunately, due to the lack of rain all the creek mouths are starting to silt up again with
two meters of tide being needed to exit Rollingstone and even more for Hencamp creek and Ollera. A trick question for this month
is who can achieve a double backward somersault with a half twist, break two ribs in the process and leave a large chunk of his or
her shin flesh on the low fence around the beach memorial and then complain about only getting 9.5 points for this feat instead of 10
out of 10? The answer will be revealed next month, a small clue is he or she puts the flags up and down every day on the beach flag
poles. Well that’s it for this month so don’t forget the fin fish closure for the 5 th to the 9 th November 2018 and put in a trip sheet
with Ingham or Townsville Coast Guards. Safe boating and tight lines, regards Dickie. To complete the article this month, an old
but a good word of advice fellas, sometimes you wake up grumpy, but most of the time it is far easier to just let her sleep in.
Until next month, Ninger
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KIDS HOLIDAY FUN MAKING THE POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP
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Rollingstone & District Seniors
Well here we go again, second to last blurb in the rag for 2018.
Melbourne Cup Day: meet at the Hall 11am—bring a plate of goodies to share.
10 pin bowling: November 13 th 9.30am start and the cost is $20 for 2 games and morning tea. Contact Gwen if you need a
seat on the bus.
Xmas luncheon: December 7 th $20 per head and BYO drinks.
Seniors AGM: February 13 th 2019. Come to the AGM to vote and to have your say.
Seniors are gathering goods for a Xmas raffle so for those who would like to donate items please contact Linda Birse. Anything will
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to those who come along to Bingo regularly, we held Bingo in the RTC this month as the hall had been over-booked and we
enjoyed the change of venue. The rolling jackpot was won, quite a few people were sweating it out but our regular pipped them at
the post. Well done Karen. We also had some new gamesters, folk that are building out here so hopefully we will rope them along in
the future. We do have a fun afternoon. The second half is hoy and we are getting good at that too, we think that the prizes are
appreciated. The call is out for a new caller next year as the one we have now needs a break, poor thing think it might be age related
not the fact she wears too many hats. I hear it’s a fun lark. Lol
With all the fires around we all must be super careful and keep an eye out on vacant blocks and our neighbours.
The fees are coming up for the Seniors, c’mon $2 won’t break the bank so get in early. Fees to go to Linda Birse, she can then write
out a receipt and a 2019 list can be made up. You must be a paid up member to be able to vote at the AGM so it is worth your while
to get this done early before you forget (like me).
We have had some great storms recently but the dogs disagree and they are apt to leave home by any means as they are terrified. So
please remember this, when dogs are lost out here during this weather it is not through neglect, it is because they are totally petrified.
Drivers be aware if you see a dog on the road, it may be lost and afraid. Curb your speed and yes that goes out to all you clueless,
illiterate drivers out this way. I use these words as I gather you cannot read or write as the road rules and the road signs are not
understood by you. If you read Facebook you will have noticed the remarks about the speeding and this is in ALL areas of our
paradise. It is sheer luck that someone has not been killed and damn bad luck that kids can’t ride their bikes on the road for fear of
being run over. I always despair as Xmas gets closer as that is the time for new bikes and gadgets.
Ok that’s all folks, take care, enjoy each and every day…...ciao
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Paluma in the Clouds - Colwyn Campbell
Those of you who live in The Rollingstone – Balgal region will be very aware of the need to watch out for wallabies and kangaroos
on the road, particularly at dusk or in the soft light of dawn. Many a time, while driving on Balgal Beach Road, has what from a
distance appeared to me to be a stump, materialized into a wallaby, which has then leapt across the road in front of the car.
Wallabies are also frequently seen along the lower stretches of Mount Spec Road, particularly near the sugar cane fields. Not so
often seen however are Wallaroos. I encountered one recently, early in the morning on the lower slopes of the road. Stockier, more
heavily-built than a kangaroo, this large male Wallaroo sat in the middle of the road calmly observing my approach for perhaps 30
seconds. He then turned and bounded away up into the shelter of rocks.
Further up Mount Spec Road in the vicinity of Wolfram Creek, hundreds of cycads have unfurled their bright green fronds. They
make a brilliant affirmation of life against the stark backdrop of burnt country with its singed trees, burnt orange foliage and
exposed rocks. It is an awesome, almost pre-historic landscape. On the ground in patches, glimmers of green show as tiny blades of
grass emerge from the carpet of orange leaves and blackened soil.
Paluma enjoyed its first electrical storms of the season on the weekend of 12/13 October with total-surround lightning, wild winds,
a brief blackout and 33ml (36 in some parts of the village) of most welcome rain. The rain went a long way towards restoring the
brown lawns and wilting flowers and importantly, enhanced all gardens in time for the annual Garden Competition held in Paluma
and the surrounding rural blocks this year on 19 th October. There are many enthusiastic gardeners here and at present gardens are
looking particularly colourful with stands of fire-engine red Hippeastrums blazing like beacons against the surrounding greenery.
Many Callistemons are in full flower, attracting butterflies and a variety of birds, while Dahlias, Azaleas, and Tropical
Rhododendrons are among the many other plants flaunting their gorgeous flowers. Clumps of the ubiquitous Balsams can be
depended upon, no matter the season, to flash all hues of red and pink throughout the village. The competition is sponsored by
Bunnings and was judged by gardening guru Natalie Pace from Balgal and her mother Denise.
Recently there has been an increase in the activity of White-tailed Rats around the village, mostly eating the fruits of trees in season
but some have been raiding wheelie bins for traces of left-over foodstuff. A culprit was caught inside a bin at Paluma’s community
recycling depot. It had eaten a hole in the lid of the bin to gain access and was sitting on a small pile of rubbish at the base. Nearby,
at the Adventure Course another bin had been raided. This time the rat had eaten a hole at the base of the bin and had dragged
contents out onto the surrounding lawn. It is important to remember to wrap food rubbish securely and if necessary keep it in the
freezer until collection day. With recycling bins particularly, it is important to ensure that no hint of food remains on items for
recycling. These rats look so cute but have wicked teeth: one is recorded to have eaten through a condensed milk can to get at the
contents.
During the week 16 th to 19 th October, 22 creative, enthusiastic and very focused students from Grades 4 to 6 attended a Writers’
Workshop held at Paluma Environmental Education Centre. The four day programme, devised by Principal Ashley McLachlan
drew students from several schools around the Townsville region and allowed them to work under the guidance of noted author
Leonie Norrington, honing their creative writing skills. Activities this year included a night-time walk to see glowing fungus and
creatures such as leaf-tailed geckoes; a walk to the beautiful Cloudy Creek waterfall; lessons in a secluded outdoor classroom and
canoeing adventures on Lake Paluma. Principal Ashley McLachlan and teachers Brett Murphy and Dan Baker, created an
imaginative and very much student-interactive series of ‘events’ such as talking trees at these sites. The students then crafted an
illustrated short story around their experiences, with a focus on environmental awareness. Students this year came from Kelso,
Vincent, Magnetic Island, Belgian Gardens and Queen’s Beach (Bowen) and all left with a feeling of achievement and many new
friends. This is the third year a Writers’ Workshop, with Leonie Norrington has been held with students from Rollingstone School
among those attending the first camp in 2016…...Colwyn Campbell
RIPE TOMATO RELISH
2kgs Tomatoes
2 large Onions
1kg Sugar
2 tabs. Mustard
2 tabs. Curry Powder Bottle Brown Vinegar
2 Gloves Garlic
Pour boiling water over the Tomatoes and skin them. Boil all
ingredients for 1 hour and thicken with 3 tabs. plain flour.
When cool, bottle into sterile jars.
Life generally looks better in the morning. It’s just that
morning takes so long to get here.
Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to
do; but it doesn’t get you anywhere.
TOMATO JAM
To every 2.3kgs of ripe fruit, allow 1 lemon, 1 dsp. Citric
acid and 1.7kgs sugar. Skin tomatoes and cut up, add lemon
and sugar. Stir until boiling and boil steadily until begins to
thicken, about 1 hour. Just before it jells add citric acid. This
both flavours and helps the jellying process. Bottle
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. P30

Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc.
Hi Folks, We have been busy in the last month. A group or should I say Pride of ten (10) Lions drove
out to Hughenden for four (4) days from the 11th Oct and returned home on the 15th Oct.,
representing our “Club” at District Convention. We all had a great time over the weekend.
Registration for the Convention was on the Friday and on the Friday night we had a Meet and Greet
where we met up with everyone at a property. The great people of Hughenden put on a terrific night
with great food, Whip Cracking, Barrel Racing and music and singing. Saturday we had the main part
of business and Saturday night was the Gala Dinner…another great night with plenty of food, drinks,
music, singing and dancing. Funtimes... Sunday morning; memorial service for Lion Members who
have past, presentations and then the wind down of the Convention. Lunch and then we were free to relax and enjoy the town.
Hughenden and surrounding areas are all suffering from the “drought” with farmers having to put down stock to keep their property
viable. Hughenden in itself had also suffered with the railway down sizing from Four (4) hundred to 17 Loco Drivers. Shops and
Businesses have also closed down. The Saving Grace for Hughenden is a massive Solar Farm being built and 9 Wind Generators
already completed. This project has definitely been a windfall for the local Community. The Convention with over 200 people from
far and wide also generated a lot of Income in the town itself. We, as a District, raised just over $12,000.00 for the Drought Relief
fund and presented a cheque at the Convention.
We have a mammoth catering task on the weekend of 26 th and 27 th October where we are catering for the Bluewater Fete on the
Friday night 26th October and Catering for the Country Rock Festival on Saturday 27th October. All club members are involved
plus we have volunteers from our area including Toomulla.
Tuesday night at our Dinner Meeting we have Representatives from our local Wildlife Carers. For those who do not know; our
Wildlife Carers provide aid, food and bedding for injured animals at their own cost. Gaye Lovell, Chris Green and Gwen Cahill
provide a splendid service for our injured wild life and should be awarded by our Community.
This wraps up this months report. If in need of assistance…..please call Dowie on 0412 396 450
NOTCH Connect
Playgroup
Thursdays
9.30am to 11.30am
Rollingstone Community Centre
Community Drive,
Mystic Sands
Contact Details
NOTCH Connect Playgroup
North Townsville Community Hub
52 Palm Drive Deeragun, 4818
PH: 47516511
Email: playgroup@notch.org.au
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A Little Funny For the Oldies
The Cat in The Hat On Aging
I Cannot See
I Cannot Pee
I Cannot Chew
I Cannot Screw
Oh, my god, what can I do?
My memory shrinks
My hearing stinks
No sense of smell
i look like hell
My mood is bad—can you tell?
My body’s drooping
Have trouble pooping
The golden years have come at last
The golden years can kiss my a???
The National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) commenced on 1 st July 2018
and will run for 10 years. The Scheme provides redress to people who
experienced childhood institutional child sexual abuse.
The wallet cards are a discreet way to provide details of where people can
get information about the Scheme
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
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 47707 689
All Correspondence to: The Secretary
44 Community Crescent,
Rollingstone Qld 4816
Community Centre Manager
Chris Martin
RTC Monday - Friday 47707 855
8am - 4pm Fax: 47707 811
E-mail:
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop 47707 153
ROLLY RAG
E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact: Rag office 47707 799
Police
Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday 47707 144
(excluding Public Holidays)
Senior Sergeant Brad Gough
Senior Constable Shaun Sutton
Front Desk Admin Alissa
Rural Fire Brigade
Rollingstone Raymond Pace 47707 285
Hencamp Creek
Fire Permit John Pace 47707 348
Toomulla Eddie White 47707 619
S.E.S.
Emergency - Flood or Storm 13 2500
HQ 47707 589
Group Leader 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 47708 131
Alcoholics Anonymous
For More Information 47715 411
Ambulance
C/o Northern Beaches Station 47786 033
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
President Faye Thomson 47707 616
Secretary Kerrie Cochrane 47707 034
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
President Di Thompson 0427240472
Secretary Neil Thompson 0427240472
Playgroup
North Townsville Community Hub 47516 511
Paluma & District Community Association
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
Rollingstone RSL
President Ewan Cameron 0417719043
Treasurer Jan Battersby 0409493035
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
President Ian Dow 0412396450
Secretary John Holliday 0414808483
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc.
President Joh Schwier 0421482666
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 0414717374
Bird Rescue 47707 356 / 041296553
Margaret Preston (Vet) 0403262212
Livestock on highway—REPORT TO 13 19 40
Justices Of The Peace
Chris Martin M-F 8am-4pm 47707 855
Max Agnew 0409689320
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Rollingstone General Store
POST OFFICE
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
Groceries and small goods
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc)
Phone credit (all networks)
Post parcels and letters
PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY
BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
NEED HARDWARE?
Lots of new stock on display.
FRESH COFFEE
Barista quality Bounce coffee
Latte, cappuccino, caramel,
skinny, etc.
Try our chocolate muffins
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES
Potatoes
Onions
Tomatoes
Eggs
Bananas
Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
Going Fishing?
We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
Rosco, Olga, Kerrie, Nessie & Eamon
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak
Rosco’s famous ham off the bone
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NOVEMBER 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
8am-3pm
Community Bus
Shopping
9.30 am
Playgroup at Hall
1pm
Cards (in
Community)
2
8am
Entire Wellbeing
Weight Circuit
Class
9.30
Aquarobics at
Big 4
11am
TCC Computer
tutorial
3
8am–1pm
Balgal Beach
Markets
9am
SES Training
9am-12pm
Op Shop
10.30am
Yoga at
Hall
4
7.30am
St Anthony’s
Church @
Community
Centre
11.30am
Balgal Beach
Reference
Group Meeting
5
9 am
Line dancing
12.30
Cards @ Hall
7 pm
AA Meeting
at RTC
6
9.30am
Aquarobics at
Big 4
11am Seniors
Paupers Melb.
Cup at Hall
11am Melb.
Cup @ Golf
Club
11am
Fishermens
Landing Melb.
Cup.
7
9am
Indoor bowls at
hall
11.30am-1pm
MOBILE
LIBRARY
6.45pm
SES training
7-9pm
Evening Indoor
Bowls
8
8am-3pm
Community Bus
Shopping
9.30am
Playgroup at Hall
1pm
Cards (in
Community)
1.30pm
Carers Meeting @
RTC
7pm
RaDGA AGM
9
8am
Entire Wellbeing
Weight Circuit
Class
9.30am
Aquarobics at
Big 4
10
10.30am
Yoga at
Hall
12.30pm
BINGO at the
hall.
11
7.30 am
St Anthony’s
Church @
Community
Centre
5pm
BBBaLC
BBQ at hall
12
9 am
Line dancing
at Hall
12.30
Cards @ Hall
7 pm
AA Meeting
at RTC
TCC Hard
Waste
Collection
starts
13
9am
Connections
coffee n chats
0447444482
9.30
Aquarobics at
Big 4
6.30pm
Lions Bus.
Meeting at Den
14
9am
Indoor Bowls
7-9pm Evening
Indoor Bowls
15
8am-3 pm
Community Bus
Shopping
9am
VET at Hall
9.30am
Playgroup at Hall
1pm
Cards (in
Community)
16
8 am
Entire Wellbeing
Weight Circuit
Class
9.30
Aquarobics at
Big 4
6.45pm
After Shock @
Hall
17
10.30am
TCC Borton St
Beach Access
Meeting at
Hall
18
7.30am
St Anthony’s
Church @
Community
Centre
19
9 am
Line dancing
12.30
Cards@ Hall
7 pm
AA Meeting
at RTC
20
9.30Aquarobics
at Big 4
2pm
Board games
21
9am
Indoor Bowls at
Hall
11.30am-1pm
MOBILE
LIBRARY
6.45pm
SES training
7-9pm Evening
Indoor Bowls
22
8am-3pm
Community Bus
Shopping
9.30 am
Playgroup at Hall
1pm
Cards (in
Community)
23
8 am
Entire Wellbeing
Weight Circuit
Class
9.30
Aquarobics at
Big 4
24
9am
SES Training
10.30am
Yoga at
Hall
25
7.30am
St Anthony's
Church
Community
Centre
26
9am
Line dancing
12.30
Cards @ Hall
7 pm
AA Meeting
at RTC
27
9.30
Aquarobics at
Big 4
6.30pm
Lions Dinner.
Meeting at Den
28
9am
Indoor Bowls
11.30am-1pm
MOBILE
LIBRARY
7-9pm Evening
Indoor Bowls
29
8am-3pm
Community Bus
Shopping
9.30 am
Playgroup at Hall
1pm
Cards (in
Community)
30
8 am
Entire Wellbeing
Weight Circuit
Class
9.30 Aquarobics
at Big 4
6pm
Fisherman’s
Landing BBQ
6.45pm
Aftershock @
Landing
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OCTOBER OUT AND ABOUT
Pink Golf Day
Fundraising for
Breast Cancer
Drought Relief
Fundraising Cheque
Handover
Can You See Me????
Three Amigos
BEFORE
Linda Dancing
Before and after
photos of the
Muttaburra
Dinosaur at
Hughenden after the
Rollingstone Lions
had been there for
their District
Convention.
AFTER