Sports Pages

SOLANDER LAKE BOWLS CLUB

Bowls results – Week Ending 9/1/21 Tuesday 5th – Winners: C Langley, A Larsen, C Cummins. Runners up: A Ager, T McCormick, G Pincott. Wednesday 6th - Winners: A Hennessy, C Langley. Runners up: S Sheeran, C Jenkins. Jackpot $79– Not Won. Thursday 7th – Winners: M Wilson, N Power, G Hubbard. Runners up: M Ryan, R Griffin, J Farmer. Friday 4th – No Play. Saturday 5th – No Play.

Bowls Results – Week Ending 16/1/21

Tuesday 12th – Winners: S Jerrfrey, P Neilson, A Matheson. Runners up: J Harris, J Pursehouse, B King. Wednesday 13th - Winners: R Stuart, B Hill. Runners up: A Lavender, W Stuart. Jackpot $116 –Not Won. Thursday 14th – Winners: V Folley, T Fairman, B Harris. Runners up: J Dillon, N Schultz, R Ryan. Friday 15th – Winners: T Miguel, A Denhert. Runners up: P Hodgson, I James. 3rd Place: B Stuart, S Ross. Saturday 16th – Winners: S & R Jeffrey, T Dempsey, D Hogan. Runners up: D McKenzie, P Neilson, G McCarthy.

MORETON BRIBIE BRIDGE CLUB

Wed 13 Jan: N/S 1 R Webb & L McLaren 2 H Tyler & J Medhurst 3 L Carr and K Cohen E/W 1 S Allen & L Heap 2 M Arthur & M Courtney 3 R Deacon & J Van Vugt Sat 16 Jan: N/S 1 J Breene & S Pascoe 2 L Groves & J Brazier 3 L Carr and J Kennedy E/W 1 P Tippling & N Plumb 2 F Barkwith & D Quinan 3 Y Swanson & C McAlister

Wed 20 Jan:

N/S 1 H Tyler & J Medhurst 2 J Breene & S Pascoe 3 J Brazier & J Kennedy E/W 1 S Allen & L Heap 2 D Dowling & C Browne 3 R Medhurst & H Browne

THE BRIBIE ISLAND LADIES GOLF had their

Opening Day for 2021 on 21st January and where over 90 lady members participated in a 4 Person Ambrose event. The Overall winners were: 1st. Leith McDonald, Denise Shearer, Diane Fitzpatrick & Angela Claxton – 63.375 2nd. Val Smith, Myra Thomsen, Nina Bohan & Lida Urquhart – 64. 3rd. Mary Barbeler, Lenore Wilson, Nadia Aylott & Kate Wilson – 65.375 c/b.

Bongaree Bowls Men’s results

Wed Jan 6th Mixed 4's Winners: Di Davidson, Hazel Crouch, Beryl Moor, Pat Clancy. Runners Up: Barney Blomendahl, Bill Bradshaw, Glenn Merrin, Brett Sellars Thurs Pairs Winners: Ferdie Timmerman, Leonie Timmerman Wed Jan 13th Mixed 4's Winners: Gail Parker, Richard Allan, John Cockerill, Mike Giles. Runners Up: Brien Skerten, Peter Higgins, Jim Irvine, Don Sommerville Thurs Jan 14th Pairs Winners: Neil Wagstaff, Darryl Rollingson

Bongaree Ladies Bowls

Tuesday 12- Winners: Ellen and Ron Corrick. R/Up: Doreen O'Halloran, Sandra Scott Friday 15 Winners: Sue Francis, Maureen Ferguson, Bob Vonarx. R/Up: Sandi Hodges, Nigel Blundell, Richie Ferguson Tuesday Winners: Arne Jensen and David Vaughan. R/Up. Judy Irvine and Ellen Corrick

14 bowlers who have been playing for less than 12 months attended a Beginners Bash competition on Sunday in readiness for a One Off Knockout Singles Competition next week

SOLANDER LAKE BOWLS CLUB

Bowls Results – Week Ending 16/1/21

Tuesday 12th – Winners: S Jerffrey, P Neilson, A Matheson. Runners up: J Harris, J Pursehouse, B King. Wednesday 13th - Winners: R Stuart, B Hill. Runners up: A Lavender, W Stuart. Jackpot $116 –Not Won. Thursday 14th – Winners: V Folley, T Fairman, B Harris. Runners up: J Dillon, N Schultz, R Ryan. Friday 15th – Winners: T Miguel, A Denhert. Runners up: P Hodgson, I James. 3rd Place: B Stuart,S Ross. Saturday 16th – Winners: S & R Jeffrey, T Dempsey, D Hogan. Runners up: D McKenzie, P Neilson, G McCarthy. Bowls results – Week Ending 23/1/21 Tuesday 19th – Winners: R Tell, P Neilson, C Langley. Runners up: M Jones, V Paul, C Dann. Wednesday 20th - Winners: B Ogden, T Ollier. Runners up: J Kent, B Kent. Jackpot $178– Not Won. Thursday 7th – Winners: T Rolfe, M McKenzie, J McKenzie. Runners up: K Wright, C Cummins, M Power. Friday 4th – Winners: H Taylor, C Jenkins. Runners Up: B Stuart, S Ross. 3rd: P Dixon, R Stumbles. Saturday 5th – Winners: B Payne, C Smith, R Lister. Runners Up: D McKenzie, R Horton, G Pincott.

NEW Activity!

PLEASE COME AND HELP US TO MAKE IT FUN!

Bribie Neighbourhood Centre wants to find new ways to help our community rebuild social connectedness following the dislocations caused by COVID-19…to bring more people back into the Centre to increase their sense of community belonging, as our part of the world hopefully moves towards ‘normal’ activities. They are offering a new morning social program of games and discussion for community members, especially those who may be feeling isolated. Locals are invited to come along and enjoy morning tea and meet up with others from the community. Bribie Neighbourhood Centre will have available a selection of puzzles, board games, newspapers, magazines and books along with conversation to ensure there will be something that everyone can select to enjoy. So … You are invited to attend the new Wednesday Morning Socials at 10.30 am at Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre, starting on Wednesday, 24th February. Tea, coffee and bikkies provided. Please RSVP so that they can cater, by phoning 3408 8440 Monday to Friday 9 am – 3 pm. Bribie Neighbourhood Centre would love to see you there!

9 holes following completion of ladies morning comps Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Bribie Island Golf Club. No

pressure perfect for ladies who want to play but not competition. For more information please call Vicki Green 0447 447 063.

Ladies Social Golf

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BUSY FINGERS

THANK YOU

WE WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR NOT LEAVING ANY DONATIONS OUTSIDE ON THE FOOTPATH OVER THE CHRISTMAS BREAK. IT WAS REALLY PLEASING TO SEE THE AREA CLEAR AND LOOKING TIDY WHEN WE RETURNED ON THE 4TH OF JANUARY. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR FOLLOWING THE COVID RULES LAST WEEK AFTER THE 3-DAY LOCKDOWN, IT WAS FANTASTIC TO SEE CUSTOMERS COMING WITH THEIR MASKS ON AND USING THE SANITISER AT THE FRONT DOOR. IF WE ALL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE RULES, PERTAINING TO HYGIENE AND SAFETY, THE HEALTHIER WE WILL ALL REMAIN.

DONATIONS

It has been quite hectic since we have re-opened with all the donations we have received; we try to keep up with the daily sorting so that we can get as much new stock into the shop as possible by the end of the day. We appreciate everyone entrusting us with their preloved items, but unfortunately, sometimes we are forced to have a day where we cannot accept some items such as books or clothes. Even though we have a large area for storage of boxes, at times we just cannot fit any more in and therefore we have sales for a few

days, such as fill a shopping basket of clothes for $8 or a sale on books, furniture, kitchenware etc. to lower the storage area. So, occasionally we ask our donators to keep their items for a few days and bring them back later, or if they cannot bring them again, we can arrange to pick them up in a few days’ time. Most people are really understanding, but there is always one that gets irate with our lovely volunteers who stay outside all day waiting to assist them, often this occurs when we are forced to decline items that are broken or unable to be resold due to their poor or soiled condition. Please remember, these volunteers give us some of their spare time, knowing that Busy Fingers raises funds to be spent on the island to enhance everyone’s quality of life, they want to give back to their community, being abused while giving their time is unacceptable. We will not accept this behaviour anymore, and even though we do not like doing it, we will in future ask anyone being abusive to leave and not come back, so please be patient.

BREAK IN

Unfortunately, we had an incident where a couple of people decided to scale the fence and search through our bins, this is not only trespassing, but it can be quite dangerous as there is often broken glass or unhygienic items in the bins. The fence is high and can cause injury if you fall or get caught on it so please do not do this, the items in the bins are broken, torn or too dirty to sell so it is not worth the risk of prosecution. The police did find these people on the premises and removed them.

DONATIONS GIVEN

Last month we donated several items to island associations, we continue to assist VMR with fuel, the Hospice with the Palliative Care suite in Bribie Island Aged Care and Bribie Global Care. We also donated IT equipment to the swimming club, new Gazebos to the BIDCA to assist them at the markets and their fundraising activities. The Bribie Island Aged Care required some sensory mats and equipment to alert staff if a resident is in a situation where they could fall and hurt themselves and another piece of gym equipment.

If you are a member of an island not for profit association, club or group and need assistance please let us know, send in a quote with a letter telling us what the association does and what equipment is needed for. Email to busyfingers1@ bigpond.com Please enclose a contact name and phone number, our next meeting is 9th February, please remember we only assist groups, not individuals.

VOLUNTEERS

We have room for a few more

volunteers, so if you have a few spare hours, please contact Sonia on 34081014 or call into the shop, we need a couple of ladies on Saturday morning. We are registered with Centrelink for the Volunteer Program too. Thank you to all our supporters, including the lovely team of the Bribie Islander who continue to work hard for the community. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

NEVER TO YOUNG NEVER TOO OLD FOR CROQUET!By Kathy Vincent

Ihave mentioned before about the number of young people who play croquet, the world champion for example in his 20s but you are never too old to play croquet either. Let me tell you about our oldest member Kevin Reeves or Kevy as he is affectionately known. Kevy is a kind, loveable gentleman one of the nicest gentlemen you would ever meet and he has just had his 90th birthday on Saturday the 9th of January. He couldn’t have a party as we were in lockdown!!

But let me tell you something about Kevy.

He was born in Hemmant and lived in Mt Gravatt. He was educated there before going onto Brisbane State High School which he left at the age of 15 to start work! He was up and on his pushbike early every morning delivering telegrams as a Junior Postal Officer. He continued to work in Telecommunication until 1991. He was happily married with 2 daughters and 1 son but unfortunately his wife Hazel passed away in 2000. Some years later as a member of National Seniors, he met the lovely Val another key member of the club and our favourite referee! They were married in 2004 and Kevin took up croquet. He first started playing at Pine Rivers, then at Toombul moving to Bribie in 2008 and has been a valued member of the club for 12years. He is an amazing player (as is Val) He won the Golf Croquet Singles Championship in 2012 and the doubles Championship with Val the same year. But then ill health had a huge impact on Kevin. He had to have an aortic valve replacement and a heart bypass. Which was successful but later needed brain surgery. However, the surgeon said he could not operate as Kevin would not survive the operation. This was dreadful news but a lady surgeon could see what Kevin was made of and performed the 8 hours of brain surgery that Kevin needed. This was in 2013, Kevin could not walk could not talk. But Kevin was determined to overcome these problems which he did. He has never complained never felt sorry for himself, is always more concerned about others. I asked him what the croquet club meant to him and he replied. “I will always remember and respect the members of the Bribie Croquet Club. They took me in, accepted me and retrained me which helped me to recover “Which say a lot about the members. Kevin has had a shoulder replacement since then and still is an incredible croquet player. He always said he wanted to still be playing when he was 90 and he is! I wish I could play croquet as well as Kevin, perhaps I will one day but maybe not until I am 90!! Well done Kevin we are all in awe of you and may you continue to show us all how to play for many years to come. You are amazing.

Kevin making a hoop in June 2020

Delivering telegrams at 15

Then he had a motorbike