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ISSUE 24 | DECEMBER 2018

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n the May/June edition of The Mini Bribie Islander, I wrote about local artist Hazel Cowburn’s commitment to assisting with the awareness and prevention of suicide by

veterans by selling prints of her painting, “Tears of Remembrance,” in an effort to raise a total of $30,000 which will be donated to The Bravery Trust, an organisation which provides

support to veterans and their families.

As part of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 30th anniversary celebrations, this well-known artist displayed some of her beautiful art in the Mathew Flinders Gallery including the “Tears of Remembrance” painting. Although she has sold some prints of

Hazel Cowburn with her display in the Mathew Flinders Gallery. this work, Hazel is still a long way from reaching the target that she has set and is determined to do this within the next few months. On the afternoon of her display in the gallery,

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Guest speaker and veteran James Mi Mi beside the Tears of Remembrance painting Hazel invited guest speaker and veteran James Mi Mi along to explain to those there about the issues that veterans are faced with and also about the rate of homelessness and suicide amongst veterans and the community at large. James spent twenty-four years

in the military and this included deployments to Somalia, East Timor and Iraq.

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A FAMILY CELEBRATION

By Neil Wilson

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et’s be completely honest, almost everybody likes to be involved in some type of celebration on New Year’s Eve but, due to being parents, there are some who can only achieve this if they are able to attend an event which is suitable for all the family. With this in mind, the members of Bribie Island District Community Appeal (BIDCA) are holding their family New Year’s Eve celebrations in Brennan Park for what is now the seventh year.

The extremely popular afternoon and evening will feature music by a DJ as well as entertainment by local group, The Celtic Fiddlers in the evening.

Children will be well catered for with attractions including a jumping castle, miniature merry-go-round, rock climbing wall, face painting and a mini-train.

The fun begins at Noon and continues until the finale which will involve a synchronised fireworks display by the Brennan Park event and across the passage at the Sandstone Point Hotel, timed to commence at 8.30 pm.

Major sponsors of the event are Moreton Bay Regional Council and Division One Councillor Brooke Savige and other supporters include the Vietnam Veterans, the RSL Sub-Branch, Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson

and Mayor Alan Sutherland along with Councillors Adam Hain and Peter Flannery.

Those who develop an appetite will be well catered by a variety of food vendors including the Lions Club and the Vietnam Veterans Association. As an alcoholfree event, the celebrations have become well known as somewhere to take the family for an enjoyable evening. For anyone who wishes to party on, the Sandstone point Hotel will hold a second fireworks display at Midnight.

Organisers advise that definitely no glass or alcohol

will be permitted and that pet owners in the vicinity should make sure that their pets are safely contained at the time of the fireworks.

There will be some road closures for the event and these will include Welsby Parade and Toorbul Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue along with First Avenue between Welsby Parade and Queen Street from 6 pm until 10 pm. Anyone requiring further information about the family New Year’s Eve celebrations should contact BIDCA President Sharon Parsons on 0409 583 928.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

IN THE DOGHOUSE NOW Who let all those dogs out

By Neil Wilson

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hen a man is punished by his wife or partner for doing something stupid, annoying or, just wrong in so many ways, it is often said that he is in the doghouse and this description may very well be the most accurate way to sum up the permanent living arrangements of Woorim resident, Brett Ironmonger.

Brett is the husband of Glamour Petz owner Robyn Ironmonger and, as one would expect, both Robyn and Brett are dedicated

animal lovers, even to the extent of having eight large dog statues fixed to the railing of the front deck and roof of the carport.

‘It all began when Brett bought two of the statues from a place called Nature World at Brendale as a birthday present for me,’ Robyn explained. ‘with the dog statues all the way across the front of the house, it seems to have become a bit of an attraction for passersby. We even have buses pull

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up for the passengers to take a few happy snaps,’ she said.

Robyn also told me that they eventually intend to get even more of the lifelike statues.

Prior to commencing her “Glamour Petz” business thirteen years ago, Robyn worked at Australia Zoo so I guess the founding of an animal related business was the obvious choice for her when leaving the zoo. As I spoke to Robyn about the “Doghouse” and her business which she tells me now has three hundred customers, it became clear that this was someone who is dedicated

to the welfare of animals and ensures that she provides the best possible service to pet owners. ‘My assistants and I normally start at around 7 am and finish at 6 pm. At the moment we are so busy and are fully booked until Christmas,’ said Robyn.

‘Everyone wants their dog to be clean at Christmas,’ she added.

The Ironmonger’s “Doghouse” is on Arcadia Avenue in Woorim and I would not be surprised if it soon earns the reputation of being another Bribie Island icon in the near future.

Although the popular dog grooming business is booked out at the moment, anyone who would like to get their dog pampered in the New Year should give Robyn a call on 0401 382 491.

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COVER STORY

Winner of the inaugural Bribie Islander Christmas Cover art competition Anca (Shelly) Nedelcu with editor David Sweedman

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he Bribie Islander’s inaugural Christmas Cover Art Competition was won by local artist Anca (Shelly) Nedelcu with her digital art painting depicting Santa relaxing on Bribie Island.

General manager and editor of The Bribie Islander, David Sweedman,

said that inviting local artists to provide the artwork for the Christmas edition was a way to embrace the fun of the season. He said that he was very grateful for the support lent by The Bribie Island Community Arts Society Inc. to ensure support from local artists.

“We congratulate Shelly on winning the competition with her depiction of Santa in a slumbering repose with Pumicestone Passage and The Glasshouse mountains as the backdrop. This followed the brief of ‘A very Bribie Christmas’. We also thank all those artists who took the trouble to enter this year and trust that they will put forward an artwork in 2019 when we run a similar art competition for the Christmas cover,” he said.

A huge Thank you to all artists who entered The Bribie Islander’s inaugural Christmas Cover Art Competition

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TOURISM

SEA MINE AT NINGI G ateway Discovery Tours has secured an exciting piece of WW2 memorabilia that will be on permanent display outside its headquarters at 1383 Bribie Island Rd Ningi. Rick Williams, the owner of the company, said that for decades this “Sea Mine” was touted to be German in origin but recent sandblasting revealed an amazing history.

The inscriptions on the mine were MINE MARK XIV A & B NO 8144 A N 7/43 F. This information was forwarded to the Australian Navy Commanding Officer A. J. Walsh LCDR, RAN AUSCDT

One, who responded and provided the company with the following information: The Mine is a MarK14 Sea mine manufactured and laid as part of the Australian War Cabinet decision to deploy defensive minefields around Australia and New Zealand, this mine was built in Australia by the Ford Motor Company in Geelong and filled with TNT manufactured in Singapore, this sea mine was stored at the RAN Mine Depot Swan Island.

The markings indicate that it is mine No. 8144 manufactured in July 1943 only 18 months after Pearl Harbour, the Australian war cabinet approved the Naval Mining Policy in the expectation that the Japanese would soon invade the south, hence the Brisbane Line. These mines were deployed throughout Australian Waters which

includes Moreton Bay and at Fort Bribie. It was reported that two sea mines broke free at Fort Bribie only one was recovered.

“Our mine is the same as those deployed at Fort Bribie (RAN2) gun emplacements,” said Rick.

“Drop in for a photo with our sea mine 1383 Bribie Island Rd Ningi, we do inexpensive

4 ½ hour guided tours into the National Park and visit the WW2 gun emplacements and mine control hut. We have lots of history to share, Japanese Sub deployed mines off the Sunshine Coast and the Port of Brisbane, torpedoed the hospital ship Centaur, torpedos missing the Charles C.Jones merchant ship under escort of HMAS Gympie,” he said.

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By Neil Wilson

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uring World War II, aircraft played a major role in both in the ultimate victory by Allied forces and, regarded as the flagship of Bomber Command, the four-engine Avro Lancaster bomber was arguably one of the most active in that role. A total of 7,377 of the

type were built over the years of production and of these, 3,636 were lost during the conflict and only seventeen remain in complete form, two of which are still airworthy.

Interestingly, most “high ops” Lancaster bombers were operated by squadrons

belonging to the RAAF, flying consistent missions to bomb German targets and, as has been well documented, this type was used in the famous Dambuster raid in May of 1943. All aircraft are referred to by alphabetic call-signs and one of the Lancasters flown by RAAF pilots was DV 372, call-sign F for Fred, affectionately known as “Old Fred.” This particular bomber (the cockpit section of which is now on display at the Imperial War Museum in London) is on record as having flown over forty missions with RAAF 467 Squadron and one of the brave men who flew F for

Fred was known to have been a resident of Bribie Island prior to passing away.

English artist Bill Elliott often does commissioned work for ex-aircrew, drawing images of the aircraft which they have flown and it so happened that the Lancaster pilot from Bribie requested through a friend for Bill to depict “Old Fred” in one of his drawings. Upon completing the very realistic pencil drawing, and being aware of the gentleman’s passing, Bill has sent the work to his brother Dave who is a local resident and made the request that his drawing be displayed in a place where it can be seen by all as a reminder of the valiant effort by our airmen. With this in mind, Dave and his wife Liz presented Bill’s work, along with a copy of the aircraft’s operations log, to the Caboolture Warplane Museum recently and museum Curator Graham Cowan is in the process of preparing a special place where the drawing will be noticed by all who visit the facility.

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The museum has now welcomed back the 1944 P51D Mustang following it having undergone a complete rebuild and paint

job. Since its return, the aircraft has been kept busy with aerial displays and adventure flights. A new display in the premises tells the story of local pilot Garry Coopers aviation career including his time as a forward air control pilot during the Vietnam War. Anyone who would like to experience an enjoyable and educational few hours should definitely consider a visit to the Caboolture Museum. To find out more about what the museum has to offer, call 5499 1144.

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ROTARY

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By Anne Matthews, Bribie Rotary PR Director

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or those that love Christmas like I do, welcome to the 2018 celebration. Christmas is a time when we Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus.

It is a time when we are reminded that Jesus came into this world to bring hope and to spread peace on earth and goodwill to all of us. I guess we could all do with a bit of that these days.

Especially the peace.

However, we should not ignore the fact that half the Australian population may well celebrate “Christmas”, but will not celebrate the birth of Jesus. My Muslim and Jewish friends all assure me that there is no requirement that one has to be a Christian to enjoy the Christmas season.

In fact there is a strong tradition among Jewish groups and individuals of

volunteering on Christmas day so their Christian coworkers can have the day off. Also amongst Muslims, Jesus is recognised as a great prophet.

Rotary is a non religious organisation with 1.2 million members in 200 countries around the world. So for Rotarians, Christmas is the time of the year when, because we have friends and family visiting, we demonstrate a spirit of togetherness, along with giving and sharing in our community. This does not have to mean giving money or material things.

Sometimes taking time to help and give comfort to someone in need is worth as much, if not more. As individuals, let us find time in our busy lives to give a word of encouragement to someone who is lonely or has a broken spirit, a neighbour, a relative, a friend going through a particularly difficult time.

Locally our Club is supporting the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre and has donated Christmas treats for the Homeless and those in need. We also sponsored Carols in Brennan Park on 1 December.

Rotary Clubs all over the world from Australia to Alaska, from New Zealand to Norway, in countries where Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism are practiced, all work to bring cheer to the less fortunate and the needy in our community. And, Yes, there is a Rotary Club of the North Pole, Alaska as well as Lapland in Northern Finland, the home of Santa Claus.

The members of the Rotary Club of Bribie Island wish all readers of “The Bribie Islander” a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019.

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HISTORY

BRIBIE 30 YEARS FROM NOW

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island Historical Society

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s we reach the end of another Year it is appropriate to be reminded that History is not always about looking back.

Every reader of this article has lived such a different life, and experienced many significant aspects of what is now “History”.

History is also what is happening NOW…. and what will happen in all our Tomorrow’s.

Depending on how old you are, reflect for a moment on your first experience of such new “Inventions” as the TV, Walkman, Microwave, Computer or smart Phone, and consider how much these things have changed the way we live our lives.

Not always for the better ….or necessarily making life measurably “Happier”.

It is an interesting question to ask your friends and family over the holidays; “If you could relive any one year of your life over again …..what year would you choose?”

Where were you when man first landed on the Moon, when President Kennedy was shot, the Twin Towers were destroyed ……or even when you had your first kiss?

All of these events have shaped our world and our lives and are now part of History.

Imagine how the simple life of those living on Bribie Island years ago would have changed when a

Telephone line was laid to the island in 1922, or the impact of mains Electricity connection in 1953, and being linked to Australia with a Bridge in 1963.

Since those days the population has increased over 20 fold, cars are everywhere, local Councils have been combined, and people are living much longer.

However, the rate of change is about to get even faster than ever before, and some will struggle to keep up, and others will be left behind completely.

30 years’ on life will have change beyond recognition.

On Bribie Island we currently enjoy a more peaceful life away from the crowds and hype of the city sprawl, but by 2050 it will be very different.

Bribie Island seems to have the highest percentage population over the age of 65 than any other postcode in Australia.

We also have three Schools reflecting a younger population, but the limited local work opportunities distort the middle age distribution.

Australia’s overall population is aging, and Bribie Island attracts an increasing number of over 50’s residents, Retirement Villages and Aged Care facilities.

Let me paint a possible picture of Bribie Island 30 years from now. By then you will be “Old” or have even gone to somewhere else.

All of this will be as unremarkable as Traffic Lights ,Microwave Ovens and Tap and Go payments are today.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Networked devices will

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Early one morning in 2050 a lady is automatically woken from her induced sleep by a white clinical Robot entering the room to download blood and heart rate readings from monitors under her pillow, before serving her personal nutritionally balance breakfast from its built in food processor.

After breakfast, with controlled media entertainment, the Robot returns to gently lift her from the bed, pass her through a cleansing and dressing unit and place her gently into a driverless vehicle.

She is then transported to scheduled destinations to see family, medical services or government agencies as required.

This is not just about old people….this is for everyone. Robots will carry out delicate routine surgery and complex medical procedures, diseases will be automatically diagnosed, body functions will be checked and monitored, and the cost of each interaction will be automatically debited from nominated accounts. totally transform our future society in the same way that Steam Power did all those years ago. The difference is that in the years ahead all

these changes will happen much more quickly.

By 2050 the world’s population may have almost doubled, and 300 billion network connected devices will respond to remote and speech commands, and the very nature of work and recreation will be totally different.

Worldwide food sourcing , production and security will be completely transformed, and computerisation of all aspects of life will radically change things.

Where we live, how we live, and what we live in will completely transform social interactions.

Perhaps our future lifestyle will lead to us all to have less “Stuff”, rather than the current drive to always having more of whatever is available.

What is clear is that the rapid development of Robots and domestic technology will be able to constantly monitor personal health and wellbeing, and enable prevention and treatment of a wide range of common issues.

Imagine a mirror that when looked into will read and diagnose all aspects of your body and mind, and detect virus and medical risks.

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replaced traditional fish and animal products.

Autonomous driverless vehicles will be the safest form of transport, they will communicate with each other, and may even fly.

Are you kidding me …..is this going to happen in 30 years?

Most of what I have outlined here already exists and is just waiting for world economics to enable effective roll-out.

How will you cope with all this?

You only have to watch a Toddler for a while to appreciate how quickly humans adapt to and adopt new technology.

I have recently visited remote parts of China and other Asian countries and have been amazed at how all ages embrace new technology.

Australia is already far behind what we had previously considered to the Developing World. History has already overtaken us.

2 elected Councillors representing the interests and requirements of those few Bribie Islanders.

Councillors represented the aspirations of the people to the Council, rather than a Councillor representing the Council to the people.

They encouraged ,supported and assisted the community of Bribie to achieve the things they wanted, rather than stand in their way.

So, what about all this futuristic stuff I have written here , and what will Bribie really be like in 2050.

The population of Bribie will probably be double or even treble what it is now, medium high rise buildings seem inevitable, and Bribie may become just like every other seaside location along the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

What a shame that would be.

Bribie still has many unique features that differentiate it from the other places.

Was life better in the past?

Only you can answer that question for yourself, but many people who have been around for quite a while often say “Yes”.

Individuals and communities certainly had far more control and involvement in their own goals and objectives, and far less reliance on “Them” to do things for us. Today we are limited and constrained by “Them” rather than enabled.

Just look at Bribie Island 50 years ago when the population was less than 2000 people. We had

We have the rich History and Heritage of Bribie as the “Cradle Site of Queensland” since Matthew Flinders first landed on what is now Queensland in 1799.

Bribie still has many unique and original buildings and structures from the earliest times, and we may still have the chance to retain our pristine Environment, Wildlife, Flora and Fauna from the ravages of developers and mass tourism.

When you visit other parts of the world your “Tourist” experience is to see the unique History, Heritage,

Buildings and life style that has been preserved and retained for its significant value.

When the era of Tourist visitors to Bribie was booming 100 years ago it was known as “A Zoo without a Fence’.

Many other communities would fight very hard to have such a unique and valuable difference.

Bribie still has a chance to remain a very special place to live and visit, even though the

future is going to be very different.

Nothing will prevent the technology changes that I have outlined here happening to all our lives going forward, but we do have a chance to retain the unique environment and lifestyle factors that are so special to those who live and visit this island.

Maybe it is time for the residents of Bribie to agree and stand up for a shared “Vision” for the future of Bribie, so that the big and small decisions made by “Them” will ensure we head in the right direction, in both the short and long term.

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arlier this year, local band Erin May featured as “Entertainers of the Island” in this magazine and I remember thinking at the time when I wrote the article that this was a band that had the ability to go places within the music industry. Well, if releasing their debut EP “Turn It Up” can be regarded as an indication of my thoughts being correct, I guess they are on their way.

I had the chance to chat with Erin May founder Kirk Jeffs recently and he told me about the four all original tracks on the EP and also about the new members of the band. ‘We had the official release of the EP at the Blue Pacific Hotel a couple of weeks ago to an audience of one hundred and it was such a great night. The four tracks are “Bailey”, “Home”, “Spider” and “Moonshine,” said Kirk. ‘The band now has a couple of new members with my sister Lana Jeffs on bass guitar and AJ Kena on drums joining with Derek

Pakuza and myself,’ he explained.

Although having already heard both “Spider” and “Moonshine” previously, I spent time listening to all four of the tracks following my talk with Kirk and, whilst I could never be regarded as an expert on music, I will now take this opportunity to include my thoughts in this article. One common feature about all of the Erin May songs is that, in their own; sometimes obscure way, they do tell a story.

Let’s begin with “Spider.”

With an accompanying video on YouTube, this track is probably my least favourite of the four. It has a quite unusual theme and will only be popular with those who enjoy something out of the ordinary or dedicated Erin May fans. I do however like the video which was filmed around Bribie. “Bailey” could be regarded as another slightly unusual track but with a much easier to understand theme accompanied with an

Erin May - A band going places upbeat, almost rock tempo, it seems to have Rolling Stones sound at times. (No Kirk, I didn’t say that you sounded like Mick Jagger.)

One that I have actually listened to a number of times is “Moonshine” and I am especially fond of the accompanying video. This song has a rather amusing theme and the video is well produced with some well thought out moments.

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rom when I began this series in 2017, I have been surprised at just how many former members of well-known bands from the ‘60s and ‘70s now live and still entertain in the local area and for this issue, our “Entertainer of the Island” is former Pink Finks and Running, Jumping, Standing Still guitarist and now local resident, Rick Dalton.

Currently the bass guitarist in a band which is known by the name “Dave Deano Rick & Steve,” Rick Dalton made the decision to become a professional musician at the age of twelve when, while on holidays with his mother, he

saw a group of guys setting up a band and reckoned it looked like a good idea. ‘At first, I asked for a banjo and my Aunty bought me a tin banjo with strings that were virtually unable to be tuned,’ Rick told me. ‘Because that resulted in me not being able to produce a good sound, I became a bit discouraged with it all. It wasn’t until I was about fifteen that my mum took me to a music

shop where we purchased a nylon string guitar,’ he said.

Following a while spent playing surfing and Shadows music alongside a couple of others including Ross Hannaford, a harmonica and trumpet player by the name of Ross Wilson happened along and joined in. Rick pointed out that he was always the one who found places for the band to play at, and one of those venues was a downbeat jazz club which they turned into a blues club.

‘I’m not sure whether we were very popular with the jazz fans but they seemed to like us,’ Rick remarked.

Before long, an advertisement for a band to play at a venue in Rosebud prompted the band members to come up with a better name than what they had and this r6esulted in the birth of “The Pink Finks.”

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Quickly recovering from this disappointment, Rick joined a band by the name of “The Polka Dots” as lead guitarist and recalled the time when they were desperately in need of transport to a gig.

‘The mother of one guy owned a VW and we packed it up with the drum kit, two amplifiers, three guitars and all of the band,’ Rick told me. ‘One of us was working the pedals while another changed gears and someone else was steering,’ he added.

The next chapter in Rick’s career was when he, Ian Robinson, Andy James and Doug Ford joined up to become “Running, Jumping, Standing Still” and became quite popular within the local music scene, appearing at a variety of venues and doing a segment on the Channel Ten “Go Show.” There were,

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as is the situation with most musos at one time or another when they struggled for money and Rick mentioned the times when they would pull into a service station and put seventy cents worth of fuel in the old blue bus that they ended up with after a tour. ‘We went on a tour in this bus and when we returned, we never got paid by the promoter so we kept the bus and lived in it,’ said Rick.

‘I went around to ask for our money but got met with a knife. I think that he was trying to scare me and it certainly worked,’ he said.

Running, A trip to his parents’ motel in the country was the start of a series of events that would see Rick become a family man and, as many do when life gets in the way, put his music career on hold. He told me that a downturn in the

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hen an organisation, be it a sporting club, charity foundation or other, is founded, it is only natural for the founders to come up with a name that suits the overall range of activities which are carried out by members of the organisation and so, regardless of research showing the meaning of Mahalo as either “thanks”, “gratitude” or even “esteem”, in my own mind I think that Mahalo may well mean “success.”

My motivation for this belief comes from hearing the results achieved by members of the Bribie Island Mahalo

Outrigger Canoe Club at the final South Queensland Zone results for 2018. Club President CC Wilson has told me that in the OC-2 Senior Mixed Masters section, Rose Innes and Peter Brown have been placed first for the series whilst in the OC-1s, Brody Winton was placed first in the Novice Men’s event and took out second in the Under 19 Men’s. Brody’s mum Sandy Field kept up the tradition, being named first in the Senior Women’s Masters OC-1 and second in the Novice Women’s category.

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Setting out for a paddle on Pumicestone Passage and already has attracted fifty members who are dedicated not only to compete but to keeping fit, both through their paddling but also by training at the Ultim8 Fitness 24/7 Gym in Bellara which is a sponsor of the club. A division of the Bribie Island Boating Club, the Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club operates from premises next to Bribie

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EVENT FOR ALL ABILITIES Far Left: Gold Coast Benji hanging out with fashion parade model Chloe Blinco Left: Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson and Bill Peacock OAM spending time with Gold Coast Benji

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ach year, people across the globe hold events to mark the United Nations sanctioned “International Day of People with a Disability” and, as they have done in the past, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island celebrated the day by holding an afternoon tea and fashion parade at the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club. Special guests at the well attended event included Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson, Tyson Johnston who represented Federal Member for Longman Susan Lamb, Jeanette Kretschmann from Spinal Life Australia, Gold Coast Benji and visiting Rotarian Karin Kalenko.

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by Bill Peacock OAM, the afternoon’s proceedings were opened by Simone Wilson who spoke about the importance of empowering people with a disability, and Rotary’s ongoing commitment to end polio. She also praised the work of Spinal Life Australia before handing the mike back to Bill. During his talk, Bill explained about the importance of the day and of raising awareness.

He pointed out that society can strive for inclusivity through the removal of physical, technological and attitudinal barriers for people with disabilities. Bill is the Community Connector for Spinal Life Australia and he told those present that, as a leader in specialist services, Spinal Life Australia is committed to support people with spinal cord damage to live an accessible, equitable and empowered life.

Before handing over to Diane Wells of Anna’s Boutique for the commencement of the fashion parade, Bill also explained that the event

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was being held under the banner of Rotary’s “World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio” and all funds raised would go towards that important cause.

He recalled his rehabilitation after having contracted polio just before his fifth birthday and described how, over the last forty years, he has been an advocate for people with a disability and the late effects of polio.

As the “Parade for All Abilities” got underway, a succession of ladies paraded a variety of both day wear

and John Oxenford.

Entertainment on the day was provided by the very popular Shane Kells who is known as “One Voice.” Also present during the afternoon were Nadine King and Jada Woodward. Nadine is the operator of Fifth Avenue Collection, a direct sales company which sells high quality, fine fashion jewellery.

Nadine operates her business from her Bribie Island home and donated ten percent of the afternoon’s sales toward “End Polio.” Jada was there to provide information about “Aimbig”, an employment service which has specialist services to assist people with disabilities.

With the fashion parade, the everyone enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea and

Kay Bush and Jean Prime wearing styles from Anna’s Boutique

and evening wear garments, most of which were from Anna’s Boutique in Kangaroo Parade in Bongaree and a few were supplied by Target Bribie Island. After the ladies showcased their range of clothing, Bill again took to the mike to introduce the men as they strutted up and down the floor wearing some very well chosen gear which was once again supplied by Target.

Models for the ladies’ parade were Rae Guyder, Tara Quirke, Carol Dueter, Kay Bush along with Jean Prime, Maudi Bennett and Chloe Blinco. Wearing the men’s apparel were Barry Anderson, Rick Thornton, Jeff Eustace, Tom Dutton, George Grant

Jeff Eustace and Rick Thornton

a number of lucky people won prizes in the raffles. Judging by the reaction of all who attended, I have no doubt that the event will be even bigger and better next year.

The Rotary “World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio” is aided greatly by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which donates double the amount raised by events. When all the funds raised at the Parade for All Abilities were tallied, the total was $2,726 and this means that, after the contribution from the Gates Foundation, the amount which will go towards ending polio is an incredible $8,226.

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Jan Rees (L) of the Bribie Island Croquet Club presented a $2,000 cheque to Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor

A GREAT RESULT

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uring November, the Bribie Island Croquet Club held their annual Community Club Challenge, a day on which organisations and businesses from across the district are invited to participate in the not too serious social events and

field a team to play in the afternoon competition.

Croquet Club committee member Jan Rees told me that this year, there were a total of eighteen teams competing with Bribie Island Rotary Club being declared the winner at the end of play.

Those who attended the event had the opportunity

to pick up a bargain from the “Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It” stall and try their luck with a few tickets in the raffles as well as satisfy their hunger with a snack from the sausage sizzle. The club had made the decision to donate all money that was raised from the day’s proceedings to the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre and this has resulted in Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor being presented with a cheque for $2,000 recently. On receiving the cheque from Jan Rees, Cecelia pointed out that the extra funds could not have come at a better time. ‘We are running very low on the funding that we rely on to provide emergency relief to people who are at risk,’ Cecelia said.

The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre is arguably one of the most pro-active organisations which provide assistance to those who are doing it tough within the area. The diverse range of services provided at the centre include personal and family counselling, food packages, debt relief counselling and various courses during the year. They also offer access to Centrelink and a legal service.

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nyone who has visited the café at the rear of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre or perhaps spent a Sunday morning at the Vibe Markets will no doubt have seen the brightly decorated tables and benches that adorn the area and it so happens that they are all the work of highly creative Arts Centre volunteer, Debra Mieth.

Having grown up in Caboolture as a member of the well known Hausmann family (parks in Caboolture bear the name of both Debra’s grandfather and uncle), Debra has a long association with our beautiful island due to regular visits here from a young age. After a time spent travelling the world, working as a nurse and raising children, she became a volunteer at the centre over four years ago and has become involved with several areas of operation since that time. ‘I started at the reception but have helped with tasks like

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Debra told me that as a volunteer, she enjoys being associated with a place where everyone is so respectful and encourages each other. As a person with a naturally creative nature, Debra operates a business which she has named “Colour Me Joy Upcycled” and sells the results of her creativity at markets throughout the region. She also operates the clothing line “Mona Dearlove”, named after her grandmother. Anyone who would like Debra to paint up some furniture or even a mural is welcome to call her on 0402 720 598.

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A FANTASTIC YEAR

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ollowing what TS Koopa Training Officer AJ Hughes has described as a really fantastic year for the cadets and staff of the Australian Navy Cadets local unit, parents and supporters attended the

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end of year Ceremonial Division and Awards at the Sandstone Point facility recently. Under skies which at times threatened to dampen the occasion, cadets were presented with a range of awards for their achievements and some received promotions.

The morning began with the unit assembling for the official welcome by Petty Officer Hughes and the Colours and then the parade falling in for inspection

by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Garth Schmith and Executive Officer SubLieutenant David Withers.

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Hughes summarised the events of 2018 and told those present that the year’s activities had included attending the YMCA training camp as well as a march through the City of Brisbane.

He also pointed out that the unit had attended several local events including Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, Vietnam Veterans Day the recent Bribie VMR Emergency Services Expo where they attracted a number of new recruits.

Petty Officer Hughes said that in the new year, fifteen cadets from TS Koopa will travel to Sydney where they will participate in tours of various military bases and museums and that 2019 will also be a year in which the unit will get back into sailing.

Ready for inspection Before commencing the awards ceremony, he made mention of the important role that the Unit Support Committee plays in funding the cadets’ activities. At this point, the announcement of the award recipients began with representatives of community organisations being asked to make the presentation of each award.

Award recipients were, Jonah Stokes (Robin Houston’s Highest Achievement Cadet of the Year), Ella Adams (The Commanding Officer’s Cadet of the Year), Marissa Simpson (Best Senior Cadet), Zeke Parry (Best Junior Cadet), Yasmin Campbell and Isaac Dean (Best Dressed

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of the Year), Angus Bell (Recruit of the Year). The award for the person who has excelled at showing the ANC values went to Pat Withers of the Unit Support Committee. A number of cadets were promoted from Cadet Seaman to Cadet Able Seaman and Recruit Cadet Angus Bell was promoted to Cadet Seaman.

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The Guard Party and band Pat in recognition of their continued dedication to the upkeep of the unit and the facility. On beginning his address to all present, Lieutenant Schmith said that the unit would not be half of what it is without the great effort of the staff which includes Sub-Lieutenant Withers, Petty Officer AJ Hughes, Petty Officer Danielle Holingsworth and soon to return Petty Officer Christine Howitt. He thanked the cadets for their commitment to doing their best and said that he is extremely proud of them all.

Prior to the morning’s ceremony drawing to a close, Chaplain Rev. Colin

Baxter RAN (Ret) described how he considers his role as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and is extremely grateful for that.

He told the cadets that they will never forget the value of the discipline that they learn and remarked that the integrity and endeavour will remain with them for life.

In closing the event, Petty Officer Hughes expressed thanks to the Unit Support Committee for their work, including the provision of the lunch that was to follow. This was enjoyed by many who attended by way of a gold coin donation.

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BOOK REVIEW

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November “Islander Extraordinaire” Tina Clark who writes under TM Clark recently released her latest novel “Nature of the Lion” with a book signing at the Target store in Bongaree and when I stopped by for a chat, the Target stock had already sold out and Ms Clark was drawing from the stock she had brought along in reserve. “Nature of the Lion” is the fifth novel that TM has written and, like Smith, she bases all her works on Africa.

When I interviewed Tina for the Islander Extraordinaire article, she explained that she tries to pen one novel each year so, having now read and really enjoyed her latest effort, I will be waiting in anticipation for the next one.

Without giving too much away, “Nature of the Lion” tells of a secret society of hunters who, after fulfilling

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their normal five animal target, Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant, are given the opportunity to include a sixth victory, Man. Having always been an avid reader of Wilbur Smith’s works, I can honestly say that TM Clark’s style is, to me, just as enjoyable. Unlike some authors, Ms Clark does not tend to get bogged down in lengthy descriptive text whilst still setting the scene quite accurately. In fact, I have found that events in her books are quite fast moving at times and this really keeps one reading for long after it was intended.

In summing up, I would highly recommend that Wilbur Smith Fans treat themselves to a copy of this novel with a rather different storyline. Published by Harlequin, “Nature of the Lion” is available at all good bookstores as well as some other outlets.

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TIME OUT

LAUGH RIOT MAD POETS

An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet .

“I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks.

The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds .”

When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60 POUNDS !

“Why, that’s amazing!” the doctor said, “Did you follow my instructions?”

The Irishman nodded...”I’ll tell you though, by jaesuz, I t’aut I were going to drop dead dat 3rd day. “ “From hunger, you mean? “ “No, from bloody skippin’ !”

Scotch with two drops of water...

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, ‘I’m on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it’s today..’

The bartender says, ‘Well, since it’s your birthday, I’ll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.’

As the woman finishes her drink, the woman to her right says, ‘I would like to buy you a drink, too.’

The old woman says, ‘Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.’

‘Coming up,’ says the bartender. As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says, ‘I would like to buy you one, too.’

The old woman says, ‘Thank you. Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.’ ‘Coming right up,’ the bartender says.

As he gives her the drink, he says, ‘Ma’am, I’m dying of curiosity. Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?’

The old woman replies, ‘Sonny, when you are my age, you’ve learned how to hold your liquor. Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.’

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RUDOLFS BLANK FACE

Rudolf is hanging by a piece of string His face is blank no mouth or eyes he cannot see a thing The nose jaw and mouth move separate from his head I hope someone buys him as Santa will dread Training another reindeer so close to Christmas time He needs his nose ears and eyes for the journey of a lifetime Now Santa is around the corner and the elves are down the isle

Gathering all the toys while Santa looks for his mobile “Come on Rudolf it will soon be Christmas day” “We have heaps to do and must be on our way “ On the glass shelves are the fairies that wave their magic wand They fly to isle two for Rudolf and sing a magical song Now Rudolf shakes his head and his ears turn pink Next comes his deep brown eyes and he gives the fairy a wink Hair begins to grow on his face and his red nose is distinct Rudolf is very hungry and his belly is starting to sink Clipperty clop goes Rudolf shoes as he walks down the isle Carrots biscuits and a bale of hay create a great big smile Santa lets out a roar “It is time for all to flee” Rudolf is harnessed at the front of the pack The elves create mayhem there is no going back Santa puts on his big black boots The fairies fly and begin to swoop The reindeers focus and off they go

Flying high then flying low

Now Australia is pretty hot and the reindeers are really spent Rudolf musters all he can to make a happy event Santa is sweltering in his big red suit The elves are packing the sack “Check the list” Santa calls “There is no going back” Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and the Coast the list is very long They are heading for the outback just in time to see a billabong They see the billy boil from the sky and take respite by a tree Kangaroos Emus Koala Bears gather at the fray Santa Rudolf and the elves land safely on the sleigh Fires drought and red dirt is not a place to nap Rudolf wanders off to view without his GPS map The siren sounds everyone is bound The presents sit by the log The search party is out and so are the dogs The reindeers are in a bog Footprints of mud at the creeks edge Leave an impression that Rudolf is dead Bubbles appear in the middle of the creek Thank God is alive but he is weak

Rudolf is alive and prancing again Everyone has cooled off nothing is bleak This is Australia in the summer heat

So Santa and Rudolf and the team Hitch up the sleigh and create a beam A magical rainbow to the North Pole “Yuletide “ he calls and off they go

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OUR COMMUNITY

Jill Heading with the painting

by Stephanie Domagala

CRAFTY FOR LIFE

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ucked away at the rear of the Ningi Community Hall is a building which, although it takes on the appearance of nothing more than a shed, is the home to an organisation which is not only a meeting place for locals to catch up for the chance to indulge in their own particular type of craft.

Going by the title “Crafty Shed,” the organisation is a frequent supporter of various charities, either by

way of monetary donations or by supplying the results of their efforts whenever applicable.

Members of the Crafty Shed recently gathered for their end of year Christmas party and during the morning, they recognised the wonderful job done by president of twelve years Beryl Higgins by honouring her with a life membership. I think everyone in the building other than Beryl knew that this was on the agenda and,

Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre will be CLOSED for 2 weeks over the Christmas –New Year period.

after Pauline Heaslip made the presentation, Beryl, who is retiring from the position, was quite speechless.

As another part of the Christmas get together, I had the pleasure of drawing the winning ticket in the raffle which was for a beautiful painting by Stephanie Domagala and, although Beryl threatened me with dire consequences if I didn’t draw her ticket out, it was Jill Heading who took the painting home. I believe Beryl has insisted that Stephanie do a similar painting for her now.

One of the ways that “Crafty Shed” members support others within the community is by providing “Pamper Packs” for distribution to victims of domestic violence and, in a small ceremony at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre recently, Crafty Shed President Beryl Higgins handed over thirty six of the

packs to centre staff. Beryl explained to me that many of the items for the packs are supplied by an extremely generous Jenny Smith as well as some donated by Jill Heading. ‘Jenny is a frequent traveller and she even pays the cost of extra baggage to bring us the items that she gets at various places of accommodation,’ said Beryl.

‘The bags that contain the items were made by Diane Dirkson,’ she added.

Thirty six Pamper Packs for domestic violence victims

Pauline Heaslip (L) presented President Beryl Higgins with a Life Membership and a big bunch of flowers.

The Centre will be closed from Monday 24th December –Thursday 3rd January and re-open Monday 7th January 2019.

We wish everyone a very safe and happy festive season – see you in the New Year!

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he Bribie Ladies Coffee Group have contributed some beautiful Christmas Hampers to the Bribie Neighbourhood Centre, Verdoni St Bellara.

The Bribie ladies coffee group have been meeting up for coffee over the past 5 years for a social morning, coffee and chat, for anyone who is new to the island or just simply like to meet new friends and get out of the

house! The group has grown considerably over the years, we have a lot of fun and laughs. Each week we meet at different locations on the island.

Our hearts go out to the less fortunate and so we put together each year Christmas Hampers to spread the Joy.

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TRAVEL

THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE!

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fter being stranded at the Bungle Bungles and time to do repairs at Kununurra, we were finally on our way to Darwin.

However not without a stopover at Katherine, where we embarked on a fantastic canoe trip up and down the Katherine Gorge. Ginger, not being a sporty spice and rather uncoordinated with paddles, got a lift in Daddy’s canoe.

And occasionally I hooked mine up as well, making sure hubby got a good work out, while I was blissfully contemplating those huge steep cliff walls majestically moving past us. This was topped off by an afternoon watching a

Episode 19 - Darwin horse and dog training show with the fit lads ending up standing on top of a horse and strumming a guitar at sunset. I was thrilled at the chance to dress up in our checked shirts with cowboy boots and hats, all to Ginger’s dismay who felt that we were like an overdressed act with nowhere to go…

But on the go we were, and all of a sudden the dust and outback gave way to tropical greenery when we finally arrived in Darwin.

We were surprised at all the lush colour and humid weather making us reminisce about Bribie!

And like Bribie, Darwin is very clean and neat and has lots of wonderful free activities like water parks

for kids, manmade lakes to swim without crocs, walks, lookouts and museums just to mention a few.

Alternatively, if you want to part with some cash you can go on a harbour, river or crocodile cruise, helicopter flights or muster a handsome cowboy at a rodeo. However, the one thing that is burned in my mind is the love, hate relationship between Darwin and the ‘Crocodile’.

As soon as you arrive you become part of the wave, with one side of you going through all sort of lengths to see a big scary crocodile close up, and the other side constantly observing signs like ‘Don’t go in there!’, ‘Don’t swim here!’, ‘Don’t stick your finger into that…. or the croc will get you!’

Sunset at Kakadu

Signs like that can be found at the amazing Berry Springs, offering three huge pools filled with warm turquoise water along a river, heaps of room to float your noodle even at the busiest of times except... if a croc decided to have a float as well! As luck had it, the Springs just re-opened after a crocodile was found lounging about, eyeing off the juicy locals and tourists, until it finally was caught a week later.

We spent six weeks in Darwin and surrounds, and our favourite caravan park was close to the city centre at Howard Springs with amazing pools, grassed sites and tall shady trees.

Ginger made friends the minute we arrived, while I and the girl’s mother Jennifer formed the ‘Bar’ as we called it – sitting around in a circle at sunset with a handful of neighbour caravaners, exchanging experiences and laughs over a wine or two. Nevertheless the possibility of kissing the lawn, once legless, made me keep a lid on my usage of the grape.

Nevertheless, fluid was in hot demand as it was the hottest winter on record with daily temperatures reaching 35 degrees, which gave the aircon in the van a rather good workout.

One morning I even got woken up with a nice cold dripping rain installation from the ceiling. As usual, when disaster strikes, Richard would be back in Brisbane leaving it up to me to dig out a handyman.

Handy he was, telling me its just condensation and not worthwhile him coming around!!!

Never mind… I struck luck second time around and the rather sleek aircon specialist fixed the blocked ducts just in time before we ran out of towels and buckets.

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Canoeing at Katherine Gorge

Just as well, as we had to be ready for Grandma and Grandad’s arrival, who Ginger persuaded at their sturdy age of 89 to jump on a plane in Melbourne and visit us for a couple of weeks in Darwin.

Carol and Harry arrived in good shape and in the next few days we covered Litchfield park, swam in some amazing waterholes and even drove through a roadside fire.

Then it was time for some city legwork and Ginger as usual forgot her shoes for

the all-important museum visit. Richard told her that it was her problem and that she had to talk to the lady at the desk, who looked at Ginger with raised eyebrows and said….’Well its Darwin after all’ and so she got away with it…

But one of our favourite activities was the virtual reality show of the ‘Flying Doctors visitors centre’ at the wharf. It was riveting and very scary, as one was viewing the Darwin bombing with special virtual reality goggles.

Table on Waters Edge

Outback show

Holding on to your seat, while you moved through flying parts and bombed out ships, going up in the air with a fighter pilot, just to get bombed out of his plane, tumbling and plunging back down to the oil inflamed sea and slowly sinking to your death…

I still felt motion sick for most of the dinner on the wharf and gave the wine a miss. However, this was not our first time on the wharf, where you can sit at your table suspended a few meters above the water level without railing,

and watch the huge fish swimming and feeding below, all in the shade and balminess of Darwin city. Another good place to get some multicultural cuisine is, of course, the most famous Mindil market, offering endless varieties of take-away meals, while you are entertained by fireeaters!

Although this is the end of this episode, I hope you can join me for the next one, when we get back to the dusty outback on ‘The Long Way Round To Bribie’!

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EVERY MON, THU, FRI Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie four times a week.

Sunday - Woorim Promises 7:30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach Access Area no.3 North st, Woorim - BYO chair.

Monday - I.D. Recovery 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Thursday - 12 by 12, Living Sober meeting - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree.

Saturday - Bribie Open I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island and surrounds Community Centre, 9 Verdoni st, Bellara. PH Jaime 0438 622 545.

EVERY WEDNESDAY ALICE A BAILEY Study Group: Phone Marion 0430 213 383.

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Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome.

EVERY TUESDAY Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree.

All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

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2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Beachmere Craft Group: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft.

Gold coin donation.

PH 0417 067 992 EVERY THURSDAY Bribie Island Handcraft Club: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft.

PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

2nd SUNDAY of the Month Country Links Monthly Concert: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim.

PH Janice 0403 481 943.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY of the Month Craft Group, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. PH 0417 067 992.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Baby Rhyme Time: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month Barefoot Bowls, Bribie Island Bowls Club: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

Every MONDAY Beachmere Indoor Bowls Club: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm.

Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea.

PH 0414 088 358.

Every FRIDAY Beachmere Slimmers Inc: 9am, Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Contact: Judy 0401153633 Or Pat 0412 398 180. Or Find Us On Facebook.

1st WEDNESDAY of the Month BEING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: 1st WEDNESDAY of the Month Meets at 10.00 – 11.00 am Dragons Abreast Bribie Island: in rooms at George Hartnett Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Goodwin Drive Bongaree.

Room RSL Bribie.

This FREE morning tea is hosted by grief counsellor Geoff Bradford. Contact Geoff geoffbradford2@bigpond.com EVERY MONDAY or PH 0421 866 560.

Euchre: meet at Bribie Island MONDAY TO FRIDAY Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc: afternoon tea. Visitors Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer welcome. Can teach anyone your time to help with the who would like to learn. Details. running of Bribie Butterfly PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

House community project.

PH Ray 0409 491 419.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SAT 1st WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Bicycle User Banksia Garden Club: Meet Group (Bribie BUG) offers from 9.15am - Noon at the easy rides 8am Mondays, Bribie Community Arts Centre, 6am Wednesdays and 8am 54 | thebribieislander.com.au | The Bribie Islander

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Phone Desley 3408 8470.

4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Garden Club: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT Bribie Island Gem & Fossicking Club: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach.

Please wear closed in shoes.

Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418 835 137 or Colin 0420 917 625.

EVERY TUESDAY Girl Guides: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Global Care Food Assist: provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients.

Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out. BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree.

PH Rebecca 0433 371 749.

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FIRST Tuesday and SECOND Thursday Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). Feb Dec. PH Bette 3408 3096.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Historical Society: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

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1st SATURDAY of the Month Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: Meet at 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall.

Bookings: 0435 017 752.

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2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Market Stall: 9am – 11am.

Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Masonic Lodge: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree.

Visitors welcome.

Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

EVERY TUESDAY Meditation at Bribie Arts Centre Labyrinth: Sunderland Drive, 7am.

Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY MONDAY Multicultural English: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440

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EVERY MONDAY Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’.

EVERY TUESDAY Needlecraft: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm.

PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171 FIRST TUESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Branch of the National Servicemens’ Association: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

PH John Price 0439 287 747.

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Every SUNDAY of the Month Bribie Island Orchestra Practice: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818.

4th TUES of the Month Bribie Island Orchid Society Cultural Meeting at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

2nd SATURDAY of the Month Bribie Island Orchid Society New Growers’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

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EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH The Bribie Island Community Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation. Contact: Coordinator David Martin on 0418 750 120 1st TUESDAY of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc is a mixed fellowship club open to all local residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. If you are single, or a couple resident in the Bribie Island area, including Sandstone Point, Ningi and Beachmere, and are interested in meeting other people and making new friends, why not come along to our next meeting and see for yourself what we are all about? Inquiries: Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).”

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thebribieislander@gmail.com 4th MONDAY of the Month Bribie Island Bush Poets: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim.

Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen.

PH Cay 3408 3219.

EVERY TUE & SAT Pam’s Free Tai Chi And Meditation Group: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m.

Beginners Welcome.

2nd TUESDAY of the Month Pumistone Passage Probus Group: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.

But that's not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun.

Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391.

Look forward to seeing you there.

2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue.

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1st MONDAY of the Month Sandstone Point Community Complex: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

2nd & 4th TUESDAY of the Month Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

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1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the Month Bribie Toastmasters: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month Train Rides: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree.

10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree.

EVERY THURSDAY Twelve by Twelve, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867

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FIRST WEDNESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Assoc. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm.

PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280 FOURTH WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island VIEW Club (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade. For information or apologies phone Jennifer 3408 2152 or Fay 3408 2617.

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS Who doesn't love a bargain!

Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

Queensland Cancer Council Markets WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Rotary Markets WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Island and District Community Appeal (BIDCA) Market WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach Lions Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Sale WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (9:00am - 3:00pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Bribie Island Christian Outreach Centre Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building), 7pm Every Saturday Night.

P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044.

Youth Meeting: Every Friday 7pm.

Please phone for details of venue.

Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship. Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm. Informal worship for all ages. Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am. Ladies

Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion.

Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays).

P: 3408 3772 Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am Praise singing leading into 8am Service. All welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Friday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am.

Bribe Island Charismatic nondenominational Home Church “Sharing Faith in the Spirit of Unity” 1 Cor. 12:13. For service details contact Pastor Barnett on newprophecychurch@hotmail.com or 0481369704

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OUR COMMUNITY

The Wallum Action Group presented a $15,000 cheque to Camp Quality recently

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By Neil Wilson

F

or a number of years, many within the community have benefited from the outstanding generosity of a local organisation which is funded by money made by the sale of plants at its completely volunteer operated nursery.

Not only has the Wallum Action Group supplied countless diabetes pumps and bought wheelchairs for use at the Caboolture Hospital, but they have also paid for the training of an assistance dog for a little girl and provided funding for

many other worthy causes.

Among their other donations has been their annual contribution to the Camp Quality project and this year at the Camp Quality picnic in Brennan Park, they once again handed over a cheque for $15,000 to this very worthwhile cause. Another ongoing project has been the donation of defibrillators to various groups and in the past, this has included the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, the Sandstone Point Community Association, the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre and the Bribie Island Respite

Service. Earlier in December, the Wallum Action Group presented another three defibrillators to Narelle Dawson from the Bribie Community Kindy, Dianne Carpenter and Shellie Sorrell from the Beachmere State School and Melissa Robinson from Banksia Beach School.

Action group President David Wearne has told me that there will be more defibrillators handed out in

the near future.

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Representatives of Banksia Beach School, Bribie Community Kindy and Beachmere State School were presented with a defibrillator

IS BRODI OUR NEXT JEFF?

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t only 14 years of age Brodi Halliwell is no stranger to success in the boxing ring. This has many in his circle of peers wondering if he could be the next Jeff Horne who just happens to be the young man’s hero.

At the recent ABL Australian Boxing Titles held in Hobart Brodi came away with the gold medal in the 48kg class.

According to Brodi’s proud father, Ian Halliwell, it has been a bit of a rough journey this year for his son.

“Brodi had to compete in Rockhampton at the State Titles seven weeks after breaking his collarbone playing club footy for the Warrigals,” said Ian. His father says it is a testimony to his fitness level, ability and mental toughness that he was able to do so

well at the Australian titles.

Brodi’s boxing long-time coach Ty Gilchrest was equally impressed with his protege’s performance.

“I have been training Brodi for around 6 years and have seen him do very well at state and national titles winning gold and silver for his weight category,” said Ty. “There is an old saying ‘Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard’ and Brodi is the personification of that saying. He works extremely hard and is an absolute pleasure to train.

He certainly has what it takes to go to the highest level in the sport.”

And what does Brodi have to say for himself? Well like his hero Jeff Horne he is a quiet achiever who lets his result in the ring speak for itself.

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By Neil Wilson

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t this time, members of sporting clubs everywhere gather for end of year celebrations and to pay tribute to those in the organisation who have shown their skill throughout the year and, during a sumptuous lunch at the Bribie Island Hotel recently, Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club members were recognised for their achievements.

After club president Margaret Dunn welcomed everyone to the event and thanked Division One Councillor Brooke Savige for attending, the award recipients were announced and I don’t think that too many people were

2018 Rising Star Lara Patey

surprised (except maybe Bruce himself) when Bruce Hennessy was named as Club Champion for the second year in a row. Along with the extensive number of bowlers who received trophies, Lara Patey was honoured with the “Rising Star” award.

Following the presentation of awards, the drawing of the raffle winners began and, thanks to the marvellous effort by Roy Bradford who spent many hours collecting donations from local business, there were many prizes to be won. It would be remiss of not to mention that both the food and friendly service at Charlie’s was worthy of praise and all who attended thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.

On a rather sad note, one club member who was missing from the occasion was treasurer Alan Landeman who suffered a severe stroke in the days prior to the event and was in hospital at the time.

Regrettably, Alan passed away the following day and the thoughts of all are with Alan’s wife Jenny and the family in their time of grief.

Ladies Pairs Consolation winner Sue Logan with Ladies Pairs Runner-Up Anne Grisbrook

Mixed Pairs winners John Caton and Trish Munce

Club President Margaret Dunn with Men’s Pairs Consolation Winners Ian Urquhart and Bruce Hennessy

Open Fours Consolation Winners GeoffReid, John Grisbrook, Val Davey and Margaret Hughes

NOV/DEC BOWLS Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 21/12/18 Wednesday Scroungers 1st - J. Muller 2nd – L. Chivers 3rd – C. Freeman Wednesday Triples First – T. Borg & M. Sarich Runner Up- R. Wood & M. Prewett OOTH 1st – S. Cook & G. Ackroyd OOTH 2nd – L. Gilmore & R.

Gilmore OOTH 3rd – D. McDougall & W. McDougall Bunny – P. Andrews & S. Andrews Friday Mens Pairs First – D. McNeill & G. Denkel Runner Up – K. Smith & . Dean OOTH 1st – D. Gibson & P. Feichter OOTH 2nd – L. Savige & R. Ferguson Bunny – M. Ronney & M. Sarich

Bribie Island Bowls Club - Club Triples Championship winners.

L to R- Eddie James, Sandy Martin & Roger Avern Runners up – Kevin Fuller, Kim Ford & Kerry Smith

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Dear Editor Merry Christmas from this Bribie Island resident.

Regards, Farley Dear Editor I am often amused by the ravings of Farley but recently in one of his letters he actually made some sense and that was

on querying the deposit scheme for plastic bottles and the corresponding price increase. There is a very simple answer to this problem and that is as a nation revert back to refillable glass containers, then a deposit would seem worthwhile. Until 40 years or

so ago all liquids were sold in glass containers which are all recyclable, the emergence of the supermarket was probably the beginning of the end for the returnable bottle as it took time and was messy to refund deposits on empty bottles, but there was a business

for “marine” collectors to pick up quantities of bottles and return them to the manufacturers to be washed and reused. Why do we throw beer bottles and wine bottles away, they have retained glass bottles as consumers wouldn’t buy beer or wine in plastic.

At that time it seemed convenient to buy plastic non-returnable drinks but every day many tonnes of plastic around the world goes into the rivers and oceans and a lot of this either kills marine animals or finishes up being digested by fish and then us so let’s do something about it, this is something the government should become involved with and legislate that any drinks containers should be made from glass or aluminium.

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