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THE MELODIOUS SOUND OF CHILDREN’S VOICES

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hilst there would be quite a number of locals who have heard, or at least heard of that group of songsters known as the Bribie Gleemen but I doubt that many would have been fortunate enough to have heard the melodious sound of the Uniting Church sponsored Ecumenical Children’s Choir. During last month, I had the chance to talk about the choir with founder Margaret Groves and also to hear some of the members sing one of the beautiful songs from their repertoire. Margaret founded the choir in 2011, not only to provide a place where children who enjoy singing can gather but, because she believes in the importance of giving the young ones a script of

things that are noble and true which Margaret feels is best accomplished through song. ‘When we started the choir we had very few children from our church so the minister suggested that it should be ecumenical which opened it up to children from all denominations,’ Margaret explained. ‘Since then there have been just under eighty children come through and at present we have about twelve keen songsters who make up the ranks,’ she said. As a help with the organisation of the choir, Margaret is supported by her assistant Audrey and pianist Merle. Margaret informed me that, as well as performing at least four times each year at the church, the choir can be heard

Some of the children from the Ecumenical Choir entertaining me with one of their songs

at every Sandstone Point Carols night and also sing at five retirement homes in the last week of each of the holidays other than Christmas. ‘The children are in the choir because they really want to sing,’ Margaret said. ‘They have beautiful voices and we give them a chance to sing a sole verse if they want to as well as teach them to harmonise. They range in age from five years to about twelve years of age,’ she added. When the choir perform, they really look

resplendent in their uniforms of purple and black which have been donated by a member of the church and, as I watched them when they sang for me, it was obvious that each of them felt proud of what they were doing and were there because they wanted to sing. If anyone feels that they would like to have the choir perform at an event or would like to enquire about having their child join, Margaret can be contacted on 5497 5777.

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In under twenty four hours from when footballer Andrew Grant had fractured his C5 vertebrae during a game between the Bribie Island Warrigals and Beachmere, well known local building contractor Aldo Loi made the decision to help Andrew and his family in any way possible. ‘I had known Andrew and the whole family since he was a kid and I knew that he was in a very bad way,’ Aldo told me. ‘We formed a fundraising committee and held events such as trivia nights which did raise a bit of money and then one of my old apprentices suggested that we build a “spec” house. Once he had arranged with Ray Sinclair for a block of land, we put the word out and started to get offers from generous businesses and tradesmen,’ he said. ‘When we had about seventy five of what we needed for the project, radio station Triple M became involved and, after they interviewed me on the breakfast show every morning for two weeks, donations began flooding in,’ said Aldo. I ended up with four foolscap pages of people who wanted to donate everything from equipment to materials. Marto and the

team from Triple M have been absolutely fantastic with the support that they have given to the project. In all, it has only cost us about $3,000 plus the land and Ray Sinclair is allowing us to pay for that after the sale,’ he added. The beautiful four bedroom house in Sinclair Place at Ningi will be sold at auction on August 25th with proceedings commencing at 8am and being broadcast on Triple M. The house is completely ready for the lucky bidder to move in and features a tiled open plan living area, a modern kitchen with dish washer and range hood, carpeted bedrooms and an al fresco at the back. The landscaped yard is fully fenced and features an in-ground saltwater swimming pool. Aldo explained that the profits from the sale will all go to Andrew and his family to help with their on-going expenses. ‘The generosity of everyone who has helped with the project is amazing,’ Aldo said. Whilst the names of all those who have donated are way too many to list in this article, a sign at the front of the Sinclair Place premises bears all these details.

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WHAT AIRCRAFT CARRIER? I By Neil Wilson

’m sure that there would not be too many people who don’t remember the insurance advertisement that was shown frequently on the television a few years ago and featured the words, ‘Charter Boat, what Charter Boat?” I also suppose that, if one stretches the imagination just a bit, it just may be something that could happen if the charter boat were not all that big and the visibility was not that good. However, whilst there are big charter boats as well as small ones, when it comes to vessels such as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, there is no way imaginable that the amateur fisherman who hit the charter boat could miss seeing it as the only suitable way to describe this recent visitor to Brisbane is, bloody enormous. Launched in March 2001 and commissioned in July 2003, the Ronald

Reagan was of course named after the famous actor and former United States President of the same name and was in actual fact, the first nuclear powered warship to be named in honour of a still living president. During the time since being commissioned, the vessel has called a number of ports home and the first of these was the Naval Air Station north Island, San Diego, followed by Bremerton, Washington and since October 2015, the Ronald Reagan has been based at Yokosuka in Japan.

I mentioned earlier that this home to ninety fixed wing aircraft and helicopters is rather large and as an example, she weighs an impressive 101,000 tons, has a length of 332.8 metres and an overall width of 76.8 metres. The ship has two nuclear reactors which in turn create the necessary power to drive four steam

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turbines that move the carrier along at over thirty knots. When on deployment, the crew numbers 3,200 with another 2,480 being responsible for the Air Wing. Naturally, the Ronald Reagan is equipped with all the very latest radar systems along with an armament of hi-tech missile systems. Her range

is regarded as unlimited and her endurance is rated at between twenty and twenty five years. Currently under the command of Captain Michael Donnelly, the Ronald Reagan visited Brisbane in July before returning to her home base of Yokosuka after participating in exercises with Australian forces.

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The planned positioning of the twenty one bollards is for five to be at woorim and the rest to be on the western foreshore. Adrian and the team were especially motivated by the result of the earlier request for feedback from the public when only one response was negative whilst all the rest praised the idea. Adrian said that the very generous sponsorship from Dulux who have supplied the paint at half price and local business “Inspirations” who have donated the brushes has been really appreciated. ‘Just recently, local organisation “Busy Fingers” has generously donated funding for the purchase of a storage locker and some tools and we are so grateful,’ said Adrian. As the project gathers momentum, Adrian is hoping that more volunteers will become involved to give the current a hand and would welcome a call from anyone who is handy with tools or a brush. He also told me that whilst there is the possibility of some funding from Council, he would really appreciate hearing from any local business that could help in any way.

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s the result of many months of planning, discussions with representatives from Moreton Bay Regional Council and dedication to achieving the end result, the very first bollard of the twenty one that are part of the Bollards on Bribie project is receiving the finishing touches and all involved are excited. ‘We are finally getting a vision of what the finished product will look like,’ Project Co-ordinator Adrian Lowe told me. ‘Whilst the bollards in other areas have a very cartoon-like finish, we are aiming for ours to take on a more realistic appearance,’ he added. The bollard that is now almost ready represents historic Bribie Island personality Emily Congeau and Adrian explained that, although Council has yet to decide on the positioning of the bollard, it will most likely be placed on the Pumicestone Passage foreshore.

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Thomson. ‘The competition was boosted this year by a bigger prize pool and more vigorous marketing,’ she added. Judges Megan Williams and Michael Helmrich chose an oil painting by Redcliffe artist Barry Stone as the winning entry and, in awarding the first prize of $5,000, said that his use of light and colour in a simple yet captivating scene won their hearts. Barry’s painting entitled “Upper Clarence River Canterbury New Zealand” had been motivated by a walk through the countryside after attending a family wedding. Winner Barry Stone with his oil painting Upper Clarence River , Canterbury NZ smaller

rganisers of the nineteenth Mathew Flinders Art Prize have been delighted to see entries by many new artists from not only the local area but from distant locations as well. ‘It is a great reward

for many months of hard work planning what has become a signature event for the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre and the Moreton Bay Region,’ said Community Arts Society Functions and Events Manager, Julie

Second prize of $2,000 was awarded to local artist Christine Mills for her mixed media artwork, “The Cover Up” which the judges described as imaginative and stunning with a clever and thoughtful finish. Christine described her entry as a statement about environmental imbalance.

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Highly commended awards of $500 went to Gloria Davies for her detailed collage, “The Homecoming” and to David Cross for his oil on linen work, “Another Afternoon at Eet Café Blauwbrug, Amsterdam”. Ten other artists received commended awards The exhibition ran in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre and Julie Thomson said that the Moreton Bay Regional Council, State Government and local business sponsors had all been wonderful supporters of the event.

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ne of the many joys and responsibilities of being a dog owner is allowing them to exercise safely while unrestrained by a leash and for local dog owners, there are three areas where this is possible. There is the off leash beach at the end of Boyd Street in Woorim or a similar area at Red Beach in Bongaree and as well as these, dogs can run, play and socialise at the safely fenced and well equipped dog park at Banksia Beach adjacent to the croquet and tennis courts on Sunderland Drive. Every day dogs of all sizes and breeds are brought to the dog park by their owners who are of the belief that once they enter the gate they can release their fur child to safely play and this is exactly how it is supposed to be. However, this facility has multiple places at which entry can be gained and, to eliminate the possibility of someone’s excited pooch escaping the enclosure and running out to the road or disappearing from view, it would seem to be common sense to shut the gate after entering or leaving the park.

I visit the dog park quite regularly and have to say that I have never witnessed any irresponsible acts by the large number of dog owners who visit the park and, whilst this seems to be the standard for most, I have seen evidence that suggests either a prime example of pure laziness and disregard for others or an attempt by someone who has a dislike for our canine friends to disrupt the enjoyment of the facilities. On recent visits to the dog park, I have discovered the gates at on corner left ajar which, due to them not being at the normal point of entry for most users, there would be a distinct chance of them not being noticed until a dog had escaped through them. Another responsibility associated with bringing dogs to the park is making sure that any dog droppings are picked up and disposed of in the correct manner and Council provides dispensers with plastic bags for this purpose. Doing this would seem to be a way of keeping the area clean for all to enjoy and most owners act in the correct manner with regard to this

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am thankful every day for the opportunity to live in this area and work representing Division 1, I am passionate about the groups and people that make up our great community and know I can make a positive difference for our future. I do get a little surprised at the rumor mill and questions that come from left field some days. I have been asked to address a few of these questions in my column this week. There is a current proposal to provide an off leash dog area in Bellara and consultation has been undertaken for one to be placed on Sylvan Beach Esplanade, near to the back of where VMR currently is situated. I have not personally heard the rumor that a K-Mart is going in behind Sandstone Point Hotel, this area is zoned for recreation so it would require a number of applications in order for it to come to fruition. Please use Council’s PDOnline reference tool available on Council’s website to keep up to date with any applications lodged.

The tragic death of an Emu from an unrestrained dog was a sad time for locals. I cannot officially confirm that it was the Island’s favourite walkabout Eric but from media reports at that time, it certainly appeared that it was. I take this opportunity to remind pet owners that you are responsible for your pets at all times. As a responsible pet owner, you have an obligation to care for the health and wellbeing of your pet, as well as a duty to ensure your animal’s activities don’t interfere with your neighbours or the environment.

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his month a Local Support Agreement was signed between VMR Bribie Island, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Rural Fires Service Queensland, State Emergency Service and Queensland Police Service. This is a momentous step forward to have these Emergency Agencies seamlessly working together and understanding each other’s role should joint services be required for any emergency situation.

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Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski mingles with the Busyfingers community members, Margaret right and Lorraine to her right.

Former Commodore Wayne Sclater and his wife Sue braved the majority of Maroons at the “decider”. Great to see Wayne back on crew again.

More of the large crowd enjoying the evening.

Santa aka Peter McNamara Radio Officer and Committee member above with Di, also entertained those attending. Local Support Agreement signed at VMRBI today 20/07/2017. Left to Right Rick Murdoch from the State Emergency Service, Doug Lythgo Treasurer VMRBI, Lance Duncan Superintendent Northern Zone Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Graham Gibb VMRBI’s Emergency Services Liaison Officer, Fergus Adrian Rural Fire Services, Keith Williams Manager VMRAQ, Superintendent Michael Brady Moreton District Queensland Police Service, Josh Clare Auxiliary Captain QFES Bribie Island,Wayne Brown Station Officer QFES Bribie Island, Bob Skinner VMRBI, Noel Wendt Secretary VMRBI and seated signing the agreement Nathan Gundry Commodore VMRBI with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski beside him.

Awards Presented at Sunset Drinks June Sunset Drinks was very well attended, with about 65 members and guests. The Social Committee ladies provided a wonderful spread with Lasagne and salad. It was a very fitting occasion for significant awards to be presented to long serving, dedicated members – congratulations to all those deserving recipients.

ORIGIN SERIES All three games of the 2017 Origin Series were well attended and enjoyed on the big screen at VMRBI. As usual the Social Committee did a wonderful job catering with the traditional football fare of pies, hot dogs and toasties.

Shirley Beatie, Radio Operator and Peter McNamara, Radio Officer and Committee Member, proudly display their respective Service Awards. Some the 40+ members and guests at the Origin decider.

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”Queenslander” Ex Victorians Sheryl Traill & Barry Carew enjoyed the Decider, supporting Maroons of course.

Betty Snell, Social Committee Member VMRBI proudly displays her award, Betty is flanked by Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry. Betty Snell was recognised for her 15+ years of service, in which Betty served as a Radio Operator, Radio Officer, Duty Officer, Management Committee member, Fund Raiser, Social Committee member & wrote many “Flashback” articles in Baywatch, which highlighted members that had made a significant contribution to VMRBI. XMAS IN JULY FUNCTION A Christmas in July function was held for our major sponsor Busyfingers, to show our appreciation to that organisation who pays our fuel bill for our rescue boats from their operation in Cotterill Street. We urge all our members and their friends to support this wonderful organisation who not only assists us but also countless organisations in our community. With approximately 50 attending a pleasant night was had by all attending.

The once proud Lady Melodie, now beached near Kalmakuta ramp, it was a work in progress for its owner when it sank just off Turners Camp, as it was completely submerged, it had to be marked with buoys etc. to lessen the hazard. It is believed to have changed hands in exchange for re-floating it. JULY SUNSET DRINKS: Some 55 members and guests attending, Sunset Drinks held 28th July was another spectacular evening with a sunset to match. With burgers served up by the Social Committee and our BBQ specialists Arvo, Les and Ron. The usual raffles for vouchers and a meat tray were also conducted.

Some of the 55 strong crowd.

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Last years assembled participants in EXPO 2016

Radio Officer Peter McNamara, LNP Candidate for Pumicestone Simone Wilson and Assistant Radio Officer John Bodycombe checking their raffle tickets.

Committee Members Graham Gibb and Andrew McAlister, with Ian Grimes and John Burdinat awaiting their lucky numbers to be drawn. YTD Radio Room Statistics for June 2017: 7961 Calls, 2355 vessels logged on, 128 Vessel Assists, and 99 Securite Broadcasts.

More of the members and guests.

COMING EVENTS @ VMRBI HIGH TEA & FASHION PARADE: 2pm Saturday August 19th – Best value High Tea and Fashion Parade around. Only $30 with a fashion parade by Island Designs, any sale provides a percentage donation to VMRBI. Sample the finest fare around and enjoy a free glass of bubbly on arrival, and the many raffles and great company.

GOLF DAY BRIBIE ISLAND GOLF CLUB WOORIM Friday 15th September 2017, the VMRBI 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser Day at The Bribie Island Golf Club, Links Court, Woorim. The event is a 4 Ball Ambrose, looking for both sponsors and players. $40 per player includes green fees, BBQ burger and a drink. Drinks cart on course, lots of prizes. Shot Gun Start at 11am. Bookings at The Bribie Island Golf Pro Shop 3408 2484, numbers are limited – so get in quick. EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO 10am to 2pm Sunday 15th October 2017. A great family day showcasing all emergency services available to our community should they be required. Come along and meet these front line experts, get advice, or just see and experience their equipment.

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DOGS FOR OLDER PEOPLE Dogs can be the ideal solution for loneliness especially in older people. As dog owners we all know when we’ve had one of those days and we’re all alone in the world, a lick on the face or wag of a tail from our dogs reminds us that we are not alone and we have a life long friend. Scientific research has proven that dogs can be beneficial to our health and mental well being. In a 2007 study from University of Western Australia found that almost three quarters of pet owners surveyed found they rarely or never found it hard to get to know people, compared with 62% of non-dog owners. In a follow up study researchers found that owning a pet was a great way to feel connected to the local community. Two American Universities has even recommended that doctors “prescribe” dog ownership to seniors to help to overcome loneliness or overcome grief. Universities of

Montana and Ohio State University released a report with suggestions such as trial adoption programmes, matching breed to owner. Australian Animal Welfare Organisations also recognise the benefits of dogs on older people. RSPCA NSW has a programme called POOP - Pets of Older Persons. This is designed to keep older owners and their pets together. The programme provides temporary accommodation when elderly owners have to go to hospital or respite care and have no one to take care of their pets. POOPs also offers assistance with veterinary bills as well as in-home service such as pet care, bathing, flea and worming treatments etc.

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The idea of missing a caregiver so deeply that one “falls apart” and has a panic attack (whereby the brain does not work normally and deeper instincts take over), originated with young children starting school. It was commonly witnessed by school teachers of

Well our dogs and cats have been shown to have a relationship with their human family that most resembles a parent-child relationship. Our pets are higher order mammals and have a brain similar to our own in most respects, except that the forebrain is smaller. The forebrain is the part which represses or controls our deeper instincts. So our pets have all of the same attachments that we feel, yet they are less able to repress their fears and deeper instincts which come to the fore when we leave them alone at home. When separation anxiety becomes increasingly severe over time, pets can destroy their environment and themselves. They need to be trained to spending time on their own starting early. Medication is the best approach once separation distress becomes habituated. More on this complex subject next week!

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Bribie Toastmasters’ newest member Chris Trusz, on the night of her first speech, “The Ice-breaker”. She is presented with the certificate of the best speech of the evening, (1st August) by Toastmasters’ president, Don Crombie. Chris is a relatively recent arrival on Bribie, and delivered a highly interesting, sometimes emotional speech about her life and times. She is due to deliver her next speech from the Competetent Communicators manual within a few weeks. Bribie Toastmasters meet in the ANZAC room of the RSL club on the first and third Tuesday nights at 7.00.pm. while the Daytime Club, Islander Communicators meet on the second and fourth Monday mornings at 9.00am in the Sandstone Point Community Centre. President Don Crombie says “Banish your fear of having to speak in public, Toastmasters will show you how”.

Bribie Toastmasters change over night was a very happy and pleasant occasion with awards presented, speeches made and the year reviewed. New president is Distinguished Toastmaster, Don Crombie who is seen here on the left presenting an award for the most improved Toastmaster of the year to Ken Wales. KEN’s progress in Toastmasters ratcheted up a couple of notches during the 2016/17 year and the number of speeches he presented told the story of a speech maker going places. New President Don is looking forward to a highly successful year of speech making as well as introducing new members to the art of losing the fear of having to give a speech in public. Don has issued an open invitation to anyone to attend the club’s meetings held in the ANZAC room of the Bribie RSL club on the first and third Tuesday nights of each month at 7 O’clock. Toasties phone number is 5497 5856

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RAMPAGE IN PARK SHOWS NO RESPECT FOR VETERANS

By Neil Wilson

he absolutely senseless destruction of about fifteen neatly manicured shrubs in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park late last month seems to indicate that there are some people who have little or in fact, no respect for the brave members of our military who put themselves in the face of danger in order to keep our country safe.

One of the damaged shrubs

Jessica Mauboy - Fallin’ Amongst the grades of new hit singles with their flashing lights and uniformity lies a simple and elegant tune that is unafraid to be what it was made to be. Perhaps this come as a result of Fallin’ being sung by Australia’s very own Jessica Mauboy who compromises for no one. Fallin’ oozes of soulful vulnerability; reggae-pop and hints of 90’s R’n’ B complement Mauboy’s feminine and sentimental vocals. What makes this song and its accompanying music video stand out from the crowd is its class as well as rawness. The clip sees Jessica and her boyfriend of eight years – Themeli - (who is purposefully shot at vague angles to keep a certain veil of mystery) twirl around in slow-dance embrace; another element that adds a personal touch to Fallin’. According to Jessica, the video reenacts what happened when she first revealed the new song to him. Fallin’ for him? Well, she could not help it.

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This wanton act took place during a Saturday night and both police and veterans believe that the perpetrators would probably have been under the influence and did not care about the implications of their actions. Memorial Park Manager Ray Kriedemann told me that the damaged shrubs were planted about twenty years ago and, along with many others that surround the walkways in the park, were part of the natural beauty and tranquillity that is so special to those who come there. “It’s not the first time this sort of thing has happened here but it really is a shame when we try so hard to keep everything looking good,” Ray commented. Vietnam Veterans Association Secretary Jock Young said that one very annoying thing about what has happened is that, as August 18th is Vietnam Veterans Day, the Memorial Park will not look as good as they would like it to and that is such a shame.

The row of shrubs that used to look so neat

After the rampage occurred, it was first reported to veterans by a witness and then police were informed. Although no suspects have been charged, police are following up on the information received.

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In yoga, we call this the ‘monkey mind’ = non-stop chatter. This monkey mind is at the root of most of our struggles in life as it gets attached to stories and false beliefs, creates aversions, stops us seeing clearly, dislikes change and tells us to be afraid even if we don’t really need to be. When the mind is stressed, the nervous system and physical body is too which can lead to pain, fatigue and ongoing anxiety. Luckily there are many ways to help quieten this monkey down, here’s 3 of my favourites: 1. MANTRA: Sanskrit for ‘tool for the mind’ This is a word or phrase repeated over and over to disengage the mind and bring about a different state of being. Sanskrit mantras are thought to be particularly powerful as their sounds create the specific vibration of the meaning of the mantra. Eg: Om Shanti means to create peace and therefore creates a peaceful vibration in the body, mind and energy. Om Namah Shivaya is a mantra for clarity, purification and willpower.

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can often be the key to ensuring that they are coping on a day to day basis and, for dementia sufferers, their families and also their carers, the Bribie Island Dementia Support Group is available to help. Along with providing information such as how to contact the various organisations set up to assist those who are affected by dementia, the support group holds monthly meetings and can give advice to those who need it. One of the important services that are available is that which is associated with the “Safely Home Bracelet.” This sterling silver bracelet is free and has a 1800 number on one side and the wearer’s personal identification number on the other. If someone locates the wearer in a confused state, they can call the 1800 number which connects them to Missing Persons and once they quote the identification number, arrangements are put in place to re-unite the wearer with their loved ones. Support Group Co-ordinator Jan Donaldson (L) and Wallum Action Group Treasurer Ann Ward with one of the carry bags and the sign.

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‘One of the important areas that we concentrate on is creating awareness within the community,’ said group coordinator Jan Donaldson. ‘We go out to shopping centres armed with information on the services that are available for dementia sufferers and, thanks to the

wonderful people at the Wallum Action Group Community Nursery we now have a nice big popup sign so that we can be noticed and also really neat little bags to distribute the information in,’ she explained. Jan said that the Community Nursery has been helping the Dementia Support Group for over two years and this has been a great help. ‘Ann and John Ward and all the volunteers at the nursery do such a great job and provide so much support to local organisations,’ Jan said. ‘All the profits from the plant sales are distributed within our community so it is very important that the public support them by buying their plants there,’ she said. If anyone would like to find out more about the services available to dementia sufferers or the work that the Bribie Island Dementia Support Group do, they can phone Jan on 0430 226 261. For information on the Wallum Action Group Community Nursery which is on First Avenue at Bongaree next to the Orchid House, 0407 699 953 is the number to call. The nursery also welcomes donations of any unwanted plants and is always happy to hear from anyone who wishes to become a volunteer.

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Saturday 5th August at 2.00pm This presentation seeks to dispel the Hollywood myth that the people of the Middle ages had rotten teeth and smelt really bad. It will explore how Medieval people saw themselves in relation to their ideals of beauty and the personal hygiene products and practices they had. Damien will demonstrate to you that there is not a single beauty product that can be found in the shops today that did not have an equivalent in the Middle Ages. There are even references to crimson stained fingers nails coated with wax and buffed to add lustre. In this presentation you will learn about the many beauty products used in the Middle Ages. These will include perfumes, mouthwashes, scented cosmetics and hygiene products.

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hat do you get when a group of local gentlemen songsters get together with a non-auditioned Brisbane choir with a distinguished history of contributions to the musical life of Queensland? The answer is an afternoon of entertainment during which music lovers will be treated to songs from all eras by both the Bribie Gleemen and the Queensland University Musical Society. With almost four hundred performances to their credit, the Bribie Gleemen are very pleased to be hosting this event which they have titled “A Bongaree Prom Concert” and are looking forward to this friendly battle of the choirs. Whilst each of the groups will be performing separately during the afternoon, they will join together for a rendition of the well known John Farnham hit, “You’re the Voice.” The Bribie Gleemen were founded in 2002 and have a history of entertaining audiences with a variety of music that includes show tunes, gospel and drinking songs and mushy ballads. Music Director Trevor Vincent said that new members to the group are always welcome. ‘Age

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is no barrier to membership and joining the Gleemen is a cheery way for local songsters to meet and create musical fun,’ said Trevor. Led by Elspeth Sutherland, the Queensland University Musical Society was formed in 1912 and is based at the University of Queensland. They perform music of all genres and eras and are one of the few non-auditioned choirs in Brisbane. They will be singin a mixture of classical and modern works that they featured in their recent Brisbane “Celestial” concert. The afternoon will present a rare opportunity for local music lovers to hear a top rate mixed choir performing a selection of attractive and stimulating choral music. “A Bongaree Prom Concert” will be held on Saturday 19th August in the Recreation Hall at Bongaree and commences at 2pm with doors open from 1.40pm. Admission is only $10 including light refreshments and tickets will be available at the door. Anyone needing further information is welcome to phone John Gaffy on 3408 1837.

COUNTERFEIT $50 NOTES CIRCULATING IN MORETON DISTRICT By Senior Constable Rebecca McMeniman 3. Look for the star: Diamond-shaped patterns There has been an increase in the circulation of are printed inside a circle on each side of the counterfeit $50 notes in the Moreton District. banknote. When the banknote is held up to the Offenders are entering shops as well as light, the patterns should line up perfectly to ordering over the phone for small items such as form a seven-pointed star. pizzas and using the counterfeit $50 notes to 4. Check the shadow image: A hidden image pay for these items. of the Australian Coat of Arms to the right The counterfeit notes that are circulating are of Unaipon’s portrait can be seen when the described as having banknote is held up to the glitter-like sparkles in the light. clear window. In the below 5. Look for the microtwo images, the edging printing: Under a of the counterfeit note magnifying glass you will appears tattered from see tiny, clearly defined being cut. The texture words that read ‘FIFTY of the counterfeit note DOLLARS’. appears to be thinner and Counterfeit $50 notes front more paper-like. If you have any concerns in relation to the authenticity Moreton police are urging of the notes, please do not all business owners to be hesitate to call Policelink vigilant and inspect any on 13 14 44 or if you have $50 and $100 note that is information in relation handed to them. to the processing of the The Reserve Bank of counterfeit notes please Australia has provided Counterfeit $50 notes back contact Policelink or Crime the following information Stoppers on 1300 333 000. on their website to help you detect whether You can read lots more information about the $50 note is phony money: counterfeit notes on the Reserve Bank of 1. Feel the banknote: Australian banknotes are Australia website. printed on plastic and have a distinct feel. The If you have information for police, contact dark printing is produced with a special raised Policelink on 131 444 or provide information ink that can be felt with your finger. using the online form 24hrs per day. 2. Check the clear window: The clear window You can report information about crime should be part of the banknote and not an anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a addition. Check that the white image of the registered charity and community volunteer Southern Cross cannot be easily rubbed off and organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via look for the clear embossing of the number ‘50’. crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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BRIBIE CELTIC FIDDLERS AND TARTAN DAY

The Moreton Bay Celtic Band

he cultural diversity on Bribie Island is something to behold. My wife and I both come from musical families. She being one of 16 children, and one could say that the Barry family in Cooma was the Cooma band. She began playing the violin at 7 years of age and stopped fiddling at around 15 or 16 when it was no longer the “cool” thing to do. I can remember as a kid (pre TV) where we would have “sing along” around the piano at home in Cooma. There was nothing like a winter’s night, a roaring fire and great music with many different instruments being played. Cooma was very much a multi-cultural town with the influence of European who migrated to Australia to work on the mighty “Snowy Mountains Scheme”. Talent was abundant. Many were of Irish, Welsh, Scottish, English and areas of Eastern Europe heritage. Without realizing it I was exposed to Celtic music at a very young age. How lucky are we to live on the Bribie

Bribie Celtic Fiddler John Boland playing the Bodran

The fearless Melinda Coles looking like the proud mother hen has she watches one of her young musician on stage

Island and exposed to the cultural diversity that we do. The groups in which one is able to express their musical skills and talents at their level and pace are numerous. The Gleemen, The Titanic Music Company, The Bribie Island Orchestra, The Gallery Singers just to name a few. I sang with the Gleeman for a number of years and had singing lessons for 3 years and my wife Maria picked up the violin again and has been a member of the Bribie Island Orchestra for some 8 years. However there was something “missing”. Ross Lister (a member of the Bribie Island Orchestra) mused with the idea of a Celtic Music group on the Island, which resulted in the birth of the Bribie Celtic Fiddlers. A very nervous group of musicians (and I use the term loosely) began practice on a Monday night some 18 months ago. Under the guidance, tutorage and direction from Brendan Williams (a very talented musician) from Brisbane, confidence slowly grew and a band of tentative musicians mounted the

stage and the Woorim Pub for a bracket of tunes. Success. No one had stage fright (as far as I could see) and we managed to do another set the same day at a Country and Western day at the Hall on First Avenue. With a regular gig at the Solander Bowls Club on the third Sunday of every month our repertoire expanded and the confidence grew. Success breeds’ success and we began to venture off the Island. The first stop was the Cardigan Bar at Sandgate where we were able to join more accomplished musician and expand our repertoire further. Other musician from off the island began to appear at the Solander Bowls Club for our “third Sunday of the Month Gig” (that almost has a religious overtone). Recently some of the Bribie Celtic Group ventured to Mango Hill and joined the Moreton Bay Celtic Band where we really started to learn the intricacies of Celtic Music; This Band consists of two components (North side and South side) that each meet once a month. On Sunday 16 July both groups played at the Tartan Day in King Georges Square as one to a very appreciative crowd. The age group ranged from 7 to over 80. We must have impressed the right people as we (The Moreton Bay Celtic Band) have been invited to play in the Brisbane Festival on

Every band has a percussion section

Sunday September 24 at 2:00 pm. No doubt you will be able to recognize me as the old guy on the kilt with legs that don’t match. The growth that we have attained not only as musicians but also as people has been fantastic. Now that we are on to to bigger and better things we have a pathway that you can follow. Become a member of Bribie Celtic Fiddlers and progress to the Moreton Bay Celtic Band. You don’t have to be an accomplished musician to be a part of the Bribie Celtic Fiddler. We all crawled before we walked. Contact either Ross Lister (0490 015 353) or John Boland (0422 770252).

Bribie Celtic Fiddler and Bribie Island Orchestra Violinist Maria Boland in action at Tartan Day

Yep the can play and dance at the same time. The girls kick up their heels doing the Heel and Toe Polker

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WE FLEW ON THE CONCORDE

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ollowing the article in issue 36 entitled “A Super Way to Fly,” two local residents made contact with me to talk about their experience with supersonic flight. Whilst Tony Hayes, the first person to contact us, had only had one flight the sleek airliner, Mick Mikkelsen had enjoyed the experience on a total of four occasions. Tony told me that his Concorde flight was from Barbados to Heathrow Airport in London and had been the result of a conversation with another holiday maker who had highly praised this very unique way to travel. ‘After being told about how good it was to fly on the Concorde, we decided to lash out and go home that way,’ Tony said. ‘The whole experience was a great thrill right from when we entered the airport departure lounge. Everything was laid out, newspapers, caviar, food and drinks including champagne were all available,’ he added. Flying with Tony were his wife Theresa and eighteen month old son George and during the flight, Tony was allowed to take George into the cockpit for a look. ‘The crew were brilliant and George just looked goggle-eyed at all the lights and switches, most of them bakelite,’ explained Tony. ‘The engineer said that it was ok for George to touch some of the switches except a large red one. He told us that, if George touched that one, the paperwork would see him into an early retirement,’ Tony said.

A very ironic situation occurred when Tony and his family arrived at Heathrow Airport and, as their flight over had departed from Gatwick, this was where their car was parked. They had to get the bus across London to Gatwick and this ended up taking an incredible four hours. ‘We had just flown from Barbados in three hours and forty five minutes and then took four hours to get across London,’ commented Tony. ‘All things aside, it was an experience that we will never forget but the sad part is that George was too young to remember it,’ he said. Sandstone Point resident Mick Mikkelsen was not only full of praise for supersonic flight, he described it as one of the greatest aviation experiences ever. As an ex-member of the Danish Air Force, Mick often travels to meetings with other ex-members and it was because of this reason for travel that he was a four time passenger on the SST Concorde. ‘It was such a great way to fly and everything was laid on. All food and drink and there was even a wine cellar,’ Mick explained. By the time you got though three courses and then sweets, you were there,’ he said. Mick told me that when the aircraft was taking off, the amazing power that the Concorde developed resulted in passengers being forced back in their seats and the time that elapsed until cruising speed was reached was only about six minutes. ‘It climbed at an angle of forty five degrees’ said Mick. ‘The four

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big engines had tremendous power ut they were very thirsty. They were also very noisy and you could always tell when the Concorde was coming because no other aircraft made that much noise,’ he added. An interesting piece of trivia associated with Mick’s Concorde experiences is that, while in New York, he took a photo of

the ill-fated Air France Concorde the day before it crashed in France. Thank you tony and Mick for sharing your memories with us and, although most of us will never have the opportunity to experience supersonic flight, we are now a little more aware of what it was like due to the information that you have provided.

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IT’S TIME FOR MEN TO FINE TUNE THEIR BODIES, NOT JUST THEIR CARS

By Dr. Stuart Cooper

In almost all non gender specific health conditions, men die in greater numbers than women and at an earlier age, but more commonly guys ‘suffer in silence’. The reasons for this are both varied and complex, but the result of this often lead to us blokes to simply burying our heads in the sand.

For many of the things men find it most difficult to talk about - an increasing difficulty having a pee, erection problems, feelings of low mood or persistent worries, a lump or a pain that won’t go away, there are often simple and effective treatments available through your GP, which at the least could lead to an improved quality of life, not least in some cases a saved life.

ver since I got married 12 years ago I have been trying to persuade my wife Lizzie that men do actually suffer with colds worse than women, usually at a time when I am stricken down and feeling sorry for myself, to which I have generally received a short comment of

only a few words. Despite the jokes that often surround some men’s approach to a common cold (and yes lady’s there is some published research to support the fact us blokes are ‘hit harder’), guys generally present far later with serious health issues which lead to poorer health outcomes.

Remember that prevention is better than cure. Even in the absence of a specific

worry, a general health check up with your GP can be of great value, particularly from age 40 onwards if you haven’t been in for a while, or earlier if you have a family history of ill-health at an early age, for example of high cholesterol or heart disease. Touching base enables the GP to assess any potential health risks, help you fine tune your engine, choose the right fuel and keep your mind on the road ahead. Arguably equally as important, it enables blokes to have that first important contact with their GP, which will make subsequent contacts easier if and when worries arise. “Come on then doc, are you any better than the rest of us” I hear you ask. Well I’m a man, so probably not much, but I’m working on it, so come on guys let’s crack it together.

Stuart, in partnership with the team at the Bribie Islander, will be trialling a health column covering general and specific health topics. For a topic that would like discussed, email us at thebribieislander@gmail.com

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DRUGS CHARGES AND SEIZURES, BRISBANE

By QPS Media

Detectives from the Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a total of 27 people with 109 drug related offences following a four-month investigation targeting the importation and trafficking of dangerous drugs.

He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 28.

The investigation culminated with a number of search warrants being executed in the North Brisbane and Petrie areas this morning.

“These seizures and arrests will have a significant impact on the distribution and sale of dangerous drugs within the Brisbane area,” Detective Inspector Farmer said.

Throughout the operation police seized MDMA pills and powder, cannabis, cocaine, LSD, cash and property worth a substantial amount of money. A 27-year-old Lawnton man has been charged with a number of drug related offences including importing commercial quantities of border controlled drugs, seven counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of supplying dangerous drugs and possessing anything used in the commission of crime.

Detective Inspector Glen Farmer said the operation had been a great success, resulting in the removal of dangerous drugs from the local community.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com. au 24hrs per day.

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Male - Upper wings

CAIRNS BIRDWING ORNITHOPTERA EUPHORION

normally write nature articles about flora and fauna that can be easily found in the wild on Bribie Island. Cairns Birdwings do not fit into that category but can be seen if you visit the newly opened Butterfly House on First Avenue where scores of these beautiful creatures are flying freely in the artistically designed enclosure. Because it is such a spectacular butterfly I feel compelled to share my photographs and some information about these magnificent insects.

and NE NSW. New Guinea Birdwings which are of similar size and appearance to the Cairns Birdwing are located in the North East of Cape York.

Toxins ingested by the larvae from the Aristolochia leaves are stored in the hairy spikes on the caterpillar’s body. This is a deterrent to predators such as birds. The caterpillars have a voracious appetite and will sometimes strip their host vines in no time at all. They shed their skin several times during this period and the final moult is when they become a Cairns Birdwings are the chrysalis. Before they pupate largest endemic butterflies in they will often ringbark the Australia. In fact they are one Larva - Note spikes for vine so that the leaves die. of the largest butterflies in the storing toxins. The nutrients build up in the dying world. Females have a wingspan leaves due to water loss and of up to 180 mm and a body length this gives them a final nourishing of 90 mm while the male is slightly meal before pupating. They leave the host vine smaller but much more colourful being green, to pupate on foliage nearby. Chrysalises are yellow and black. They are found in Eastern North usually well camouflaged as they look very much Queensland from Mackay to Cooktown mainly in like dead leaves. After about a month a beautiful rainforests but have readily adapted to suburban butterfly emerges. areas where their host plants are present and flowers such as lantana, Male butterflies are often hibiscus and bougainvillea waiting for females to are available for their emerge and will sometimes nectar intake. Nectar is mate before the wings are obtained with the use of properly dry. The urgency their long proboscis which is because they only have a they unfurl and place deep short time to live and breed into the heart of the flower before dying after about from where the nectar is four weeks. Females can extracted. lay up to 300 eggs during this time. One of their host plants is the Aristolochia acuminate Loss of habitat and the vine. Leaves of this vine are Female - Cairns Birdwing planting of the exotic poisonous but can be tolerated Dutchman’s pipe vine led to but eating the imported, similar a decline in their numbers in in appearance Dutchman’s earlier times. This is being addressed and the Pipe leaves will kill the caterpillars. The female beautiful Cairns Birdwing is now increasing in is not able to detect the difference between numbers. the two and if the exotic plant is available may deposit her eggs on the leaves with disastrous effects. Planting of the exotic Dutchman’s pipe in areas where Birdwing Butterflies are found is discouraged. By Marj Webber Similar but smaller species are Richmond Birdwings which can be found in SE Queensland

e are very lucky with our beautiful sunny days through our so called winter months, chilly nights but such beautiful days we should be thankful for our fabulous weather. At present Busy’s are having a 50% sale on all ladies clothing both winter and the small amount of summer clothing on display, the summer clothing will be increased over the next few weeks until we have more summer than winter on display. Even though we have a large furniture section in the shop, we often have excess stock due to the many generous donations, which often leads to 50% price reduction at different times of the week, so come along and check out the bargains. The new extended shop is looking very good and we only have a few things left to do to finalise the extension. We have a new volunteer who is such a brilliant handyman, a Jack of all trades, who has been building some great storage shelves for us and also started our landscaping. We have to arrange gardens in the front of the building and once that is completed we regretfully will have to erect a fence and gate......... Reason for this...

By Sandra

our volunteers had with them, even Santa dropped in to say hello. I sincerely want to thank Nathan, Peter, Liz and their wonderful team of volunteers for making the evening so enjoyable for us. There are ways you also can support the VMR, they require volunteers and have fundraising events too; the next one is a great Golf Day on Friday 15th September with an 11am Tee Off, at the Bribie Island Golf Club. Businesses can sponsor a hole for $500 + GST, which includes the entry of a 4 member team with a BBQ and drink voucher supplied, or $40.00 ($33 for club members) for individual players. We have some social golfers at Busy Fingers who enjoy the day very much, so if you love golf and wish to support the VMR please contact the Golf Pro Shop on 3408 2484.

Meals On Wheels have also benefitted from the generosity of Busy Fingers supporters, last week we funded a large combi oven that was required to supply the 120-150 meals a day needed on the island. Currently MOW are experiencing financial difficulties due to the ever increasing cost of living charges We are STILL having that result in the meals weekend donations We thank all our being more expensive stolen and have already to produce than they had 3 people charged, supporters for did 5 years ago. As the our Manager is actually helping us achieve government subsidiary on route to the Police is small, MOW is often in station now with another our mission and negative figures at the piece of camera footage end of the week, they of a theft by 2 women we sincerely thank therefore are constantly at 5.30 on Sunday Richard and his team seeking grants and morning, we do not like fundraising. On the 9th doing this, but it has at the Bribie Islander August the Golden become necessary. It Age Entertainers are has been decided that for all their support hosting a Fundraisers once the fence and over the lifetime of Concert at the Golden gates are in place, we Age Centre in Arcadia will close these gates their newspaper. Ave, Woorim at 1pm from Saturday 12 noon including refreshments. until Monday morning Tickets are $10 and can and also over public be obtained from MOW Jodie 0408 924038 holidays. As mentioned many times before, or Betty 5497 5992, so come along to an we do not like having these thieves charged, entertaining afternoon and support the great but it is not fair to the extremely generous Meals on Wheels team. Talking of the Golden people who wish to support their community Age Entertainers, I have just been advised by donating their preloved goods to us. All that they need a new Musical Director, so if our funds raised remain on the island and there is a M.D. out there please give Betty benefit so many people, so it is disgusting 54975992 a call. that a few people abuse the generosity of others by stealing from us. We will advertise Our President is available to conduct the date when the gates will start to be presentations to organisations and clubs, the closed. So if possible please try to donate presentation deals with our humble beginning throughout the week or Saturday morning and in 1981 and our gradual growth into what if you are unable to do this please call 3408 we are today, what we have accomplished 1014 for a free pick up by our utility. on the way and what we hope to achieve in the future. Our mission is to support the One of the many organisations we support on community of Bribie Island through non-forthe island is the Volunteer Marine Rescue, profit organisations, schools and clubs. who in turn keep our many fisherman and boaties safe on the water. We have been We thank all our supporters for helping us assisting them since 2009, and have built a achieve our mission and we sincerely thank great relationship with the Commodore and Richard and his team at the Bribie Islander his many crew and volunteers. If Busy Fingers for all their support over the lifetime of their ever need assistance with some heavy or newspaper. cumbersome work they are always willing to help us to achieve our goals. Recently, Hope to see you in the shop soon. they invited us to their function room for a Sandra Christmas in July and what a great evening

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NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS WEEK

DISAPPEARING PERSON ALERTS

By QPS Media

The Queensland Police Service today announced the launch of using Disappearing Person Alerts on Snapchat to assist with public messaging to help locate missing people. As an extension of the current use of Facebook and Twitter to deliver information to the public, the widely used social media platform represents an opportunity to engage with a younger generation of Queenslanders. Acting Deputy Commissioner, Specialist Operations, Tracy Linford said that using Snapchat broadens the current social media reach that the Queensland Police Service has to further share information about missing people. “The demographics using Snapchat in Australia are largely in the 18 to 25-yearold demographic so it enables us to send information and images to these people who may not be engaged in other forms of social media,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Linford said. “While the messages appear once and then disappear, any information reaching members of the community to assist us to locate a missing person is positive. “On average, around 100 people are reported missing to police every week in Queensland. We as a police service do all we can to help families find their loved ones, so this is a

logical extension on our already large reach in the social media sphere.” The launch coincides with National Missing Persons Week which was launched AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin and Acting Deputy Commissioner Linford in Brisbane this morning. This year, the focus is on the high number of youth that are reported missing each year through the campaign “Still waiting for you to come home”. Acting Deputy Commissioner Linford renewed an appeal for information relating to Chad and Melony Sutton who were last seen in 1992 when they were both teenagers. “Aged 16 and 14, Chad and Melony who were last seen on the morning of 23 November 1992 after leaving their family home in Inala.” “They missed the bus to school that day, with neither of them seen since. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of their disappearance.” “Today we have released age progressed images of Chad and Melony to show the public how they may look today, aged 41 and 39 years.” “We would also take this opportunity to appeal for further information about the siblings, no matter how insignificant you may consider it to be it may just be the key to finding them,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Linford said.

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN We may often experience times when we need to ask for a helping hand, which is why it’s important we’re able to access the appropriate support when it’s needed. I’m often told that more needs to be done to assist members of our community living with a physical or psychosocial disability, particularly when it comes to accessing the Disability Support Pension (DSP). Recently, Shadow Assistant Minister for Human Services, the Hon Linda Burney MP, joined me in speaking with locals to further investigate the issue. Flaws in the application process were highlighted, revealing that it is incredibly under-resourced and can actually have an effect on people’s wellbeing. We’ll be using this important feedback to explore solutions in the development of Labor policy.

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Some people set high standards for themselves. I just try to be less of an arsehole each day.

be seen She was quite upset because they had a lot to do and hence, she became so worried that she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was. In a quiet voice he said ‘”do you remember the jewellers we went into about five years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn’t afford, and I told you that I will get it for you oneday?” The wife choked up and started to cry and said “ yes I do remember that shop”. He replied “ well I’m in the pub next door““

Wife: What do you want? Husband: I just want you to be less bitchy. Wife: I meant for dinner.

My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, finally I had to take his bike away.

Teacher: Why didn’t you do your homework Billy? Boy: Same reason you don’t wear makeup, we both don’t give a shit.

What is the difference between a snowman and a snowwoman? Snowballs.

How can they call it “Alcoholics Anonymous” when the first thing you do is you stand up and say, ‘My name is Dave and I am an alcoholic’? Pessimist: “Things just can’t get any worse!” Optimist: “Nah, of course they can!”

A day may come when I do not need an alcoholic drink after work, but today is not that day. Farting in a lift is wrong on so many levels. A couple were C hristmas shopping. The shopping centre was packed and as the wife walked around she was surprised to discover that herhusband was nowhere to

Tonight I dreamt of a beautiful walk on a sandy beach. At least that explains the footprints I found in the cat litter box this morning. I just got a photo from a speeding camera through the mail. I sent it straight back – way too expensive and really bad quality.

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When The Blue Pacific Hotel (Blueys) hosts a fundraiser, they certainly go the whole hog, so to speak. Blueys is a consistent host of the fundraiser and have raised much funding for a number of charities an research organistation. Last Sunday (30th July) was no different. In one corner of the beergarden was a jumping castle and in the opposite corner was the larrikins puppet show, both of which were a big hit with the kids. Along one wall were prizes, cakes and much more under canopies decorated with pink balloons to raise funds and create awareness for Breast Cancer Research...and... onstage the monthly "The Locals Only" show is preparing for a huge show including 13 acts, 2 special guest artists and an afternoon of fine entertainment. Also the organisers had to let some performers know that there was no room on the already talented filled running sheet. It is amazing how many people will give freely of their Sundays to come to Locals. Two 13 year old girls from Bribie High School took to the stage early in the show, Bella Hughes appearing for the very first time acquitted herself very well despite being a bundle of nerves! Bella's school mate Paige Montgomery showed the crowd that

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she has the voice, the moves and a love for what she is doing and also won one of the "Performance of the Day" prizes. Everyone of the performances entertained the large crowd all afternoon with encores called for and given. The very first recipient of "The Voice of Locals Only" awards Ryan Kennedy made a spectacular return to The Locals stage finishing his set with a rocking AC/DC song TNT. It was great to see Ryan back performing again after a few months layoff. Also back on The Locals stage was the Legendary Mick Early who with the guitarist Peter Orr had the beergarden jumping!! Special guest artist for the day was Kevin Haigh, brother of Locals Stalwart Keith. The brothers have 18years difference in age but it didn't show. The set they performed was tight and very well received by the growing crowd. It was an amazing set. Thank you to all the performers who appeared on the show. The next Locals will be a week earlier, due to another function in the beergarden and will happen on the 20th August beginning at 1pm A massive well done to Blueys and the staff for the hard work at preparation for the Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser. As always you made it really something special.

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MICK EARLY Whenever we are honoured to have Mr Michael Early at Locals Only he has the audience well and truly rocking in the aisles. Young and old respond to this amazingly talented performer. lam talking about our very own Mick Early of course. He is a true Bribie Island local who is passionate about his music. And they don't come any more local than Mick. His connection to Bribie goes a long way back. Many hot summers were spent on the island to escape the heat at Caboolture and eventually Bribie became home. His interest in music was sparked at an early age of ten. The music bug got him and he has been part of the local music scene ever since. In his youth he belonged to various bands and they ventured out to perform in places such as Redcliffe, Woody Point and Caboolture. Mick is in his element when in front of his audience. Folk, Country Blues,

Rock, you name it and he can play it. He even dabbles in the tunes of Ireland. Whether he is playing guitar, harmonica or singing solo the love for his craft shows. Over the years the love for music has taken him all around Australia. Recently his old band the Early Settlers, who have been around the island for at least twenty years, were reunited and travelled to New Zealand. Mick is a desired performer at various functions on Bribie and beyond and his frequent gigs at the Bribie Island RSL, Merlots at Bongaree and other venues always draw a crowd. Mick also won the annual Stork Award...because he always delivers! Obviously when a man does what he loves there is no stopping him. As long as there is music playing Mick Is going to be in the thick of it. He has been a part of Locals’ Only since its beginning and we are privileged to call him our own.

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TRIBUTE TO A VETERAN

By Neil Wilson

More than 150 family members, friends and veterans paid tribute to a fellow veteran when they attended a ceremony to mark the unveiling of a plaque on the memorial wall in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park recently. The plaque was added to the wall in memory of the late Jams William McKeown who passed away on June 17th, 2017.

During his time in the military, James served in Malaya, Vietnam and New Guinea and fulfilled a variety of roles including armourer, small arms fitter and gun artificer. He attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class one by the time of his discharge. He was a member of the Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Association and was respected by all who knew him.

SCARLET HONEYEATER MYZOMELA SANQUINOLENTA

distinctive, tinkling, bell like, descending sound which can be heard in wooded areas on Bribie Island. They are also found in parks and gardens and heath lands where flowering trees are present. It was surprising to see the Scarlet Honeyeaters in July as they are often absent from the island for a short time in mid winter.

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usually have to wait till October for the Callistemon trees on Sunderland Drive to flower well enough to attract droves of honeyeaters seeking the sweet nectar from their red blossoms. This year in July as I was riding along the bike track I noticed the trees were flowering and teeming with honeyeaters. On one small Callistemon near the middle roundabout there were four different species of honeyeaters feeding voraciously. They were so intent on their pursuit for food that I was able to approach the tree to take photographs without disturbing their activities. The tiniest and most colourful of these honeyeaters was the male Scarlet Honeyeater with its vivid red, black and white markings and long curved beak. Usually these small birds are heard more than seen as they like to feed in the outer canopies of tall trees in forests and woodlands along the east coast of Australia from Cooktown to the Gippsland area in Victoria. One of their calls is a very

Female Scarlet Honeyeaters are small brown birds with shaded red markings under the chin. They may be confused with the Brown Honeyeater which is a little larger and has a yellow spot near the eye. There didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be any female Scarlet Honeyeaters on the tree that day but there were lots of Brown Honeyeaters. Females are the nest builders using bark and grass and weaving them together with cobweb silk to make a small cup shaped nest. Females also incubate 2 - 3 spotty white eggs which take about 11-12 days to hatch. When the eggs have hatched the male assists the female with feeding the chicks on insects and nectar. After about 11-13 days the young leave the nest and the parents continue feeding them for another 10 days. Usually there are two broods and sometimes three in a season which is between July and January. Scarlet honeyeaters are nomadic and after the chicks have been raised parents fly off searching for flowering trees in other areas.

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The plaque on the Memorial Wall

Of the 67 species of honey eating birds in Australia the Scarlet Honeyeater is the smallest being 10 cm in length and weighing only 8 grams. South of Sydney they are less common and only migrate to the cooler areas in summer. They are also found in parts of Asia, some Pacific islands and Indonesia. Their conservation status is secure although they are declining in some areas due to the clearing of their habitat.

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any of us either been involved in a third part claim following an accident or know some one who has. Do you really know what is involved? It is important to know that as a third party, you are not eligible to claim directly from the responsible party’s insurer. Instead, you should make a direct claim from the responsible party, through your lawyer who will in turn hand over any correspondence and legal documents to their insurer who handball it onto either their legal department or an outsourced legal team. At this point your costs will start to increase as you now have two bottom feeders clawing into your compensation dollar. In the instance of that person not being insured then you will be claiming directly from their assets. If their assets do not cover your expenses and/or losses, then your claim will probably not be successful. In the case of a car accident, where a person has driven blindly into an intersection and into the side of another vehicle, third party insurance would cover damage to the other person’s vehicle that person and any passengers involved. Case scenario. A driver going through a Give Way Sign knocks a cyclist off their bike. The cyclist has had a previous knee replacement but suffers further complications to the knee. This includes hyperextension to the knee and a ruptured knee ligament. Surgery is required that involves the revision of the knee and the repair to the ruptured knee ligament (PCL). Your legal team makes an appointment with their “medical legal expert” who is bound by the Uniform Civil Procedures Act (QLD) 1999 S’s 426, 427 and 429. The findings from the

doctor (who is your medical legal expert) in his report states; 1. That the knee “more than likely needed replacement” before the accident; 2. That the Posterior Cruciate Ligament” was more than likely ruptured before the accident; 3. That the loose femoral component of the knee was “more than likely loose before the accident; and 4. The injury suffered to the knee was soft tissue. These are what the “medical / legal professions” refer to as “material facts” and have the capacity to seriously damage your claim. The “soft tissue injury” diagnosed required a total knee revisions. One must remember that it’s a Court of Law and not a Court of Justice (Oliver Wendell Holmes. The photo indicates that the net result was more than a soft tissue injury as stated by the “medical / legal expert in his report The material facts presented on points 1 – 3 from the cyclists viewpoint, an exercise physiologists and two sports physiotherapists who have represented Australia is that the medical / legal expert has failed to recognize that the cyclist was cycling 600 – 1000 kilometres per month for over 2 years prior to the accident. Biomechanically this would have been physically impossible, as the knee would not have coped with the load. The report further states that the cyclist had 95% flexion of the knee and 2 cm wastage to the left thigh muscle. Material fact. The “medical expert” did not use any measuring device to determine the degree of

flexion to the knee. He “guesstimated” the degree of flexibility. Hardly a medical or scientific diagnosis if there was nothing to back the statement. The muscle wastage to the left thigh muscle is also an issue as again no measuring device used. The major problem is that the cyclist had polio as an infant had had muscle wastage to the right leg. The guestimate failed to take into consideration the swelling to the left knee that had had surgery and the thigh muscle on the left leg therefore “looked” smaller.

The Medico Legal Examination Remember you will see at least twomedico legal experts in your matter. One pf the medico / legal experts is representing your legal team and the other engaged by the law firm representing the other parties insurance company. This can be a very daunting exercise. By definition a medico-legal expert is a hired gun who’s interest is not in the client. You are not a patient of this doctor and his sole purpose is to weaken your case. It’s in your best interest not to attend these medical examinations on your own. From experience what is said rarely ends up being what is written in the report. The old saying of “I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing like the truth” can apply in these situations. Take a support person with you as there can and will be discrepancies in the report that may have a huge impact on the final settlement. They have a vested interest in weakening your claim. It’s strange that men should take up crime when there are so many legal ways to be dishonest. It’s a mathematical fact that 50% of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class.

How does one counter a report that is damaging to your case? Examine the document carefully looking for errors and omissions. Engage a person experienced in examining documentation. Remember that win only law firms are only in it for their percentage. At $700 per hour they will talk to you all day and add it to the final figure you are being paid as they are paid on a percentage of your win. In my instance this is the second time that this has occurred. The first was over a medical negligence claim and being examined by a Doctor over another Doctors mistake. For example, an expert witness involved in a claim for professional negligence against a member of the same profession (whether or not engaged by a party) might feel inhibited by professional solidarity from taking a view adverse to the defendant, a professional colleague. New South Wales Law Reform Commission – Reports. Found at http:// www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/ other/lawreform/NSWLRC/2005/109.

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OUR SONS

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and the smell of rotting bodies, In their pools of dried up blood.

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THE SPLENDOUR OF NATURE

We watch the news on TV, And we’re feeling kind of flat, For our son has gone to battle, In a place called Nui Dat.

They miss their homes and families, And the things they hold so dear, The cars and bikies and girlfriends, The lovely Aussie beer.

But our boys are tough as leather, With their muscles wire strong, They’ll beat the lousy weather, And the vicious Viet Cong.

I like to sit by a mountain stream To Watch the water pure and clean To hear it as it trickles down It makes such a gentle restful sound.

He is with the 6th Battallion, A grand lot so they say, They’re gone to fight the commies, In that place so far away.

So they count the lonely hours, On that far and distant shore, And dream of reunions with their friends, Back home once more.

The grandeur of the waterfall As it drops down to the valley floor So refreshing and so cool.

Its a dirty kind of fighting, In the steamy jungle heat, Where you can’t tell friend from enemy, In the people that you meet.

But their training has been thorough, And they watch with muscles tense, For a sign of hostile action, In the undergrowth so dense.

When the tide of battle passes, And has slowy turned to peace, When they’ve served their Army service, with eventual release, We pray to God in heaven, And to all the saints above, To bring them home both safe and sound, The Sons that we all love.

They endure the rainy season, With its endless clinging mud,

For the Viet Cong are clever, With their booby traps and mines,

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The constant rhythm of the sea As the waves crash roll in and then recede The picture of tranquility When all is still and shimmery.

CYCLE OF LIFE Written by Hazel King Mist grey skies Letting loose relieving rain, Drops on the windows Like giant tears slowly coursing down,

Cleansing, cleaning everything in their way. Quietly breathing new life Into tired and heat worn fauna Making everything fresh and new, Spreading a wet, moist mantle over grass, trees, shrubs, buildings

and roads and all that it can reach with it’s revitalizing touch. Reaching into one’s soul Tenderly renewing Like an attentive lover Caring only for your needs Bringing back to life

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That which was somewhat faded. And as the sun reaches its arms through the grayness The renewing work of the rain is revealed And the cycle of life Begins......once more.

I like the sound of the rain at night As I climb into bed and turn out the light The steady drumming soothes and calms It acts just like a healing balm.

Sometimes when the day is done I like to watch the setting sun Or sit beneath the starlit sky And let the world go drifting by. At times it’s just the simple things That helps to heal the wounds within The world of nature at its best The natural way to relieve stress.

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THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT

t is the act that sets the scene, creates the atmosphere and changes the mood of our emotional thermostat. It moves us to reflect, hope and pursue and allows us to express the heights of love and happiness the depths of despair. Indeed, the art of entertainment is not to be taken lightly, and all those who commit to its production are made of solid stuff. Dearest Bribie Islanders, I wonder how many times we’ve taken good entertainment for granted. So much of our life is coloured in by sights and sounds – music for our souls – and we’re so used to it that we seem to only notice it when it is really bad. As a person who loves and plays music herself, I often think of how much of a warrior a good entertainer must be. Media does a superb job at highlighting the glory of stardom, though little do we

see of the hard yakka that goes on behind the scenes; hours of practice, or as any artist knows the concentrated work of making things ‘perfect’. Which is only ever accomplished when the imperfections of the art are accepted as what makes it ‘finished’. Yet this is the rewarding battle for all entertainers. And its spoils are not reserved for the one producing the goods, obviously we as an audience reap the harvest of a good tune, a masterpiece artwork, a block buster movie, best-selling book or the more understated work a simply good host. For this reason, artists of any kind are not above anyone else nor should be portrayed as idols. Whilst they are in the midst of their element, being who they were made to be, they are in fact serving us. They are beneath everyone else lifting up their spirits.

Like a good conscientious nurse to her patients, an entertainer must tend to the souls of their audience looking after them like an infant dependent on their mother. And what is desired by them more than a name in lights or fame is an

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here are two areas of New South Wales which often get ignored when thinking about wine regions of Australia but both are producing some outstanding wines, welcome to Mudgee and Orange both of which are North West of Sydney about 180 km’s apart.

Orange started life as an area known as Blackmans Creek and was proclaimed a village in 1846 then named by Surveyor-General Thomas Mitchell after William of Orange, the altitude of Orange stands at over 600 metres and is three and a half hours drive from Sydney. Apart from being well known as the birthplace of Banjo Patterson it has a rich mining past with gold having been discovered there in 1851 and is home to the second largest open cut pit in Australia but it’s cool climate, rich fertile soils and reliable rainfalls are perfect for growing wheat, barley and grapes, however not for oranges! Many of you who follow rugby league will probably remember the name Peter Mortimer who had an illustrious career with Canterbury Bankstown in the 1970’ and 1980’s. After hanging up his boots he established Mortimer’s wines in Orange and after a slow start he realised that he needed to call in a few favours and visited a few of his old chums at several football stadiums. This gave his winery a huge boost as several football clubs chose his wines as exclusive supply with their own labels and combined with a successful cellar door makes Mortimer wines one of the larger wineries in the area. Another personality who established a winery in the area is Philip Shaw who for many years was the senior winemaker at Rosemount Wines which was swallowed up in a takeover by The Southcorp Group in the 2001. After leaving

Southcorp he established his own winery in the Orange area and Philip Shaw wines are available at Dan Murphy’s along with other wine labels from the region including Climbing, Printhe, Charles Sturt, Cockfighters Ghost and Stockman’s Ridge. Grapes from the region also find their way to other areas and wineries such as Brokenwood (Hunter Valley) Windowrie (Central Ranges), Logan (Mudgee), and Penfold’s (South Australia) who in 2007 released the Bin 311 Orange Region Chardonnay.

The Mudgee Wine Region is yet another Australian wine region whose history can be divided into two distinct phases, the first during the gold era in the middle 1800’s and the second modern phase dating from the 1960’s. Mudgee is on the inland side of the Great Dividing Range and just across the Divide from the Hunter valley but the climate is much more continental. There are about 40 wineries in the area with some having affiliations with The Hunter Valley, two stand out wineries are Di Lusso Estate and Lowe family Wines. New age grape varieties are in abundance in this area with many wineries choosing to grow Durif, Barbera, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sangiovese, Viognier, Vermentino, Prosecco, Chambourcin, Doradillo, Touriga, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel. Other wineries in this region include Poets Corner, Vinifera Wines, Frog Rock, Logan Wines and Mudgee Wines, if visiting this area both Orange and Mudgee offer wineries with restaurants with some even providing accommodation within the winery itself which makes for a great trip. The Hunter Valley is to New South Wales what The Barossa is to South Australia and many

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By 1823 some 20 acres of vineyards had already been planted on the northern banks of The Hunter River what is now the Dalwood/Gresford area between Maitland and Singleton. The early pioneers of The Hunter were George Wyndham of Dalwood, William Kelman of Kirkton, James King of Irrawang and James Busby added to the region when he arrived from Europe with 500 vine cuttings drawn from collections and private plantings. By 1840 The Hunter Valley vineyard area exceeded 500 acres with four families establishing vineyards, Tyrrell, Tulloch, Wilkinson and Drayton alongside Dr. Henry Lindeman and by 1930 Pokolbin had developed a reputation for quality wine production which was further enhanced by the famous winemakers Maurice O’Shea of McWilliams and Ben Ean of Lindemans. During the 1960’s and 1970’s one of Penfold’s largest selling wines was Dalwood Estate and in 1963 Dr. Max Lake established Lakes Folly the first new vineyard planted in the 1900’s. Today there over 150 wineries in the region with Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay and Shiraz being standout grape varieties, and there are interesting stories when Hunter Valley Riesling was found to be actually Semillon and who can forget the famous Lindeman’s Burgundies of The 1960’s and 1970’s which now carry the name Lindeman’s Shiraz. Degustation dinners are usually the confines of fine dining restaurants in the major capital cities and often cost a princely sum as it differs to a

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wine evening because the wines are selected especially to go with a particular course. The Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club is having such an evening in September with a limit of thirty diners and an evening of six courses accompanied by wines from The Grant Burge Winery and should be one of the culinary highlights of the year on the Island. If you are interested in attending the degustation dinner evening ring Mariah Jackson at Pacific Harbour on 3410 4043 to book. At the recent Beefsteak and Burgundy dinner at The Kai Restaurant we took advantage of the occasion coinciding with Bastille Day and had a very French themed evening. With the canapés we enjoyed a very pleasant Moutard Rose Champagne, this wine is exclusive to Coles (Liquorland, First Choice, Vintage Cellars) but I certainly can recommend it. With the entrée of leek and potato soup we served the Yarra Yering Chardonnay and Dry White No.1 both were excellent. The main course was beef bourguignon accompanied by outstanding Yarra Yering red wines Dry Red No 1 and Dry Red No 2. To finish a pear tart served with De Bortoli Noble One Bortytis. A very good night was had by all.

How much is too much? G.K. Chesterton suggests Drink because you are happy and never because you are miserable. There is an old French saying: When the cork is drawn the wine must be drunk. (Before screw tops of course)

MONEY TALK WITH PETER DALLIMORE

TROUBLE WIITH DEBT This is the first of a series of articles addressing money problems and how to get control of your finances. The Bribie Islander has been generous enough to provide space for this purpose and to promote the wide range of other free and helpful services available from the Neighbourhood Centre for people doing it tough. Many of my clients say that they only found out the Neighbourhood Centre Debt Relief Service when they were at crisis point. This column provides an opportunity for me to talk about what we can do and to encourage people with debt problems to act sooner rather than later. Early intervention usually provides more opportunities to get back in control. Financial problems can arise for a range of reasons including loss of work, accident, illness, relationship breakdown and just plain overspending. There are many options available to help you to get on top of your debts. Starting with the essentials – power, water and telephone, the rapid increases in the cost of these services is making it difficult to keep up with payments but failing to do so can lead to the services being disconnected. Most of the major service providers have hardship plans that will allow you to keep

services connected whilst you progressively pay off accumulated debts. Call your supplier to arrange a hardship plan as soon as you are having trouble paying a bill. Contact Michael at the Centre on 3408 8440 if you need assistance. If you are having trouble paying your electricity or reticulated natural gas bills as a result of an unforseen emergency or a short term financial crisis you may be entitled to a grant of up to $720 once every 2 years from the Queensland Government. An application form for the grant is arranged by contacting your electricity supplier. When the form arrives it is probably a good idea to get Michael to assist you with completing the form. In the next article I will discuss options for managing debts such as as home and personal loans credit cards and the like. In the meantime if you are struggling with these debts book a time to see me at the Centre. Also the National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 is available Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30 pm to help you tackle your debt problems. Peter Dallimore is qualified and registered Financial Counsellor. E. thebribieislander@gmail.com

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BRIBIE ISLAND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP YOUR BRAIN MATTERS

WHAT IS DEMENTIA?

ementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease.

Who Gets Dementia?

Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age. Most people with dementia are older, but it is important to remember that most older people do not get dementia. It is not a normal part of aging, but is caused by brain disease. Rarely, people under the age of 65years develop dementia and this is called “Younger Onset Dementia.”

What Causes Dementia?

There are many different diseases that cause

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dementia. In most cases, why people develop these diseases is unknown. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Bodies Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia

2. Do some Kind Of Physical Activity Activity will stimulate your brain function, and reduce the risk of dementia. Walking – Swimming – Gentle Muscle Strengthening Activities.

What are the Early Signs of Dementia?

3. Mentally Challenge Your Brain Learn new activities – sports, games, reading, music and dancing will challenge you throughout your life. Learning something new will help to keep the brain stimulated.

Some common symptoms may include: • Progressive and frequent memory loss • Confusion • Personality change • Apathy and withdrawal • Loss of ability to perform everyday tasks

What can you do to prevent this disease or retain your memory for as long as possible? 5 easy steps that will help: 1. Look After Your Heart This means what is good for your heart is also good for your brain i.e. if you have High Blood Pressure – High Cholesterol - Type 2 diabetes – Overweight and you continue to Smoke, your risk of developing dementia increases.

4. Follow A Healthy Diet Evidence suggests that a healthy, balanced diet may help in maintaining brain health and functionality. We recommend following the National Dietary Guidelines by eating vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts, legumes and lean meat and reducing your intake of saturated fats. 5. Enjoy Social Activity Being socially engaged is good for our wellbeing and brain health. It not only helps to keep us connected with the world around us, but also stimulates our brain. Keep participating with your social activities – outings – family occasions, research has found that maintaining your social connections will reduce the risk of dementia

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Our support group meetings offer a Safe Environment – Social Gatherings – Understanding & Acceptance. The group is focused on Community Awareness, helping those living with dementia to feel Respected, Valued and Heard. It is important that their carers do not feel embarrassed because of ignorance associated with this brain disease. Make them feel welcome into community activities, clubs and social environments and for the community to have patience with those living with dementia. Include the person with dementia, make them part of your conversation, and if you are able to assist someone with dementia i.e. while out shopping or in your neighbourhood speak calmly – do not ask a lot of questions – and allow time for them to answer you. The Dementia Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday Feb – Nov, and is inclusive for all. The group also has key Guest Speakers throughout the year. Our group works closely with Alzheimer’s Australia, our local Police and Aged Care facilities to ensure a safe – informed and accepting community. All enquires re the group please call 0430 226 261. If you require immediate assistance contact the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 We also offer Information Kits and Registration for the Safely Home Bracelet (Free) also for the local Police Safely Home database. Give us a call to get your kit today, or keep an eye out for us at the Bribie Island shopping centre.

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BRIBIE REPRESENTED AT UNITED NATIONS

By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

wo Bribie High School students have been selected to speak on behalf of Jordan at this year’s Model United Nations Assembly. A few exceptional students are selected each year, from all States of Australia, to attend the “Model United Nations Assembly” (MUNA) in Canberra. They participate in UN General Assembly style discussion and debate, each person representing and speaking on behalf of one of the UN Countries.

Parliament House, home to the Museum of Australian Democracy.

Last year was the first time that students from Bribie Island had been sponsored by Rotary to participate. Liam Baker and Dakota Titmus were selected to attended and represented Egypt in all the resolution debates. Dakota Titmus has been selected to participate again this year, and will travel down to Canberra with Lexie Waddell-Bajor for the three day Assembly in August.

This year Lexie Waddell-Bajor and Dakota Titmus from Bribie Island State High School will be sponsored by Bribie Island Rotary Club to attend the 3 day assembly in Canberra on August 18/20. This year a total of 70 High School students, from all over Australia, will work in teams, each representing a different country, to debate contemporary global issues in the areas of peace and security, human rights, the environment and development.

Students dressed to represent various countries at last year’s Assembly.

Dakota Titmus speaking in Old Parliament House in Canberra. In addition to the primary debate activities, students have the opportunity to visit the Australian National University (ANU), a major sponsor of the event. On Saturday evening, students join diplomats and embassy staff from some of the countries they represent at the MUNA dinner, jointly hosted by the Rotary Club of Canberra and the ANU.

Dakota Titmus & Lexie Waddell-Bajor from Bribie will represent Jordan this year. This year’s MUNA Assembly is the 21st consecutive year in which the Rotary Clubs have organized and sponsored the event. Over that time, more than 1,600 High School students have participated in the annual national MUNA gathering. The event involves students with proven debating skills to gain hands-on experience in a UN General Assembly style debate, with the aim of increasing international understanding and goodwill. Students dress in the national costume of the country they represent. The event takes place in the historic House of Representatives Chamber of the Old

The two Bribie High School representatives will again be accompanied by Anne Mathews, from Bribie Island Rotary Club, to act as their guide and Councilor for this unique experience.

covering some of the world’s most significant current issues . These will include the South China Sea, proliferation of nuclear weapons on the Korean peninsula, international migration issues, the situation in Syria, decolonization and climate change. On the Friday evening of MUNA, students will determine which 6 of the 13 subjects on offer will be debated over the weekend. Dakota Titmus and Lexie Waddell-Bajor from Bribie Island have spent the last several weeks researching and understanding the social and political background of Jordan so that they can express the views and effectively represent Jordan throughout the MUNA Assembly. It is their role as a team to represent, as best as possible and practical,

the views and opinions of Jordan in all the debates on various global issues. In doing this, together with the other 68 student representatives at the Assembly, the students will gain significant understanding of world events, and the position and stance of various countries on these matters. Over the past 21 years many of previous MUNA students have gone on to complete a University degree, and followed a career in Politics or the Diplomatic service. If you would like to understand more about this fascinating program, or feel you could assist or nominate or assist a future participant, you can contact Bribie Rotary at bribie@iinet.net.au or www.rotarybribieisland.info .

Last year Dakota and Liam met with the Egyptian Ambassador as well as a former Australian Ambassador to Egypt, as part of their MUNA experience. As this will be the second time Dakota Titmus has attended the assembly he will be interviewed, together with Anne Mathews, on Canberra ABC Radio while he is there. This recognises Dakota as an accomplished public speaker, and he will be a great ambassador for Bribie Island, as well as the country of Jordan that he will represent. Thirteen draft resolutions are being offered for discussion and resolution this year,

Dakota Titmus and Liam Baker represented Egypt at MUNA 2016.

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THE CHRONICLE’S OF PERSONALITY By Veronica Mercer, (Mental Health Accredited Social Worker) o Flexible o Positive outlook (www.psychologytoday. com/basics/personality)

“An optimist see’s an opportunity in every calamity, a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity” - Winston Churchill

In our day-to-day functioning, we often have little awareness of our own tendencies toward stress and anxiety. However, it is not only heart attacks that are risk factors, there are numerous other stress related disorders.

ersonality refers individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. In general, personality is a unique set of characteristics within a person that work to influence their beliefs, motivations, emotions, behaviours and even their environment.

The Big Five or the five-factor model of personality Lewis Goldberg (1993) may be the most prominent researcher in the field of personality psychology. Many contemporary personality psychologists believe that there are five basic dimensions of personality, often referred to as the “Big 5” personality traits. These traits are;

Personality can also refer to the ingrained patterns of thoughts, behaviours and motivators that develop throughout their life cycle to influence the way they perceive the world around them, as well as their beliefs, self-perception and attitude. The study of personality focuses on two broad areas: One is understanding individual differences personality characteristics, such as sociability or irritability. The other is understanding how the various parts of a person come together as a whole (American Psychological Association. APA). We are all unique: 1. The stability in a person’s behaviour over time and across situations (consistency) 2. The behavioural differences among people reacting to the same situation (distinctiveness). The personality of a person is how they present themselves to the world; it is how others see us. In field of psychology personality is a dynamic construct describing the growth and development of the whole persons psychological growth. It has been suggested that; o Reputation is what people think you are. o Personality is what you seem to be. o Character is what you really are. The Foundations of Personality When we do something again and again, we form a habit. It is these habits that form a behaviour. If they recur frequently, they become a part of our psyche. They are reflected in all our activities; what we say, what we do, how we behave in certain circumstances and even in how we think. They become the core of our personality. Three Components that Impact upon Personality Development. Heredity This refers to physical structure, facial

o Extroversion; is the personality trait of seeking fulfillment from sources outside the self or in society. High scorers tend to be very social while low scorers prefer to work on their projects alone

attractiveness, gender, temperament, energy level and so on. Environment The culture in which we live and the norms among our family, social groups, school, social media exerts pressure on our personality formation. Situations Different situations will influence the effects of heredity and environment on our personality A generally stable and consistent person will change in different situations(APA). The Concept of Two Personality Types Type A and Type B personality theory describes two contrasting personality types. Meyer Friedman (July 13, 1910–April 27, 2001) was an American cardiologist who developed, with colleague R.H. Rosenman, the theory that the “Type A” behaviour of chronically angry and impatient people raises their risk of heart attacks. Friedman and Rosenman opened a new field of inquiry into the mind-heart connection, still debated and investigated today. Type A Personality Type A tends to experience High Blood Pressure, as they are extremely sensitive to stress. Type A personality is a mixture of left and right brain hemispheric dominance. When

it comes to emotions they express their anger with outburst and verbal comments, display strong emotional reactions, can be unpredictable with emotional consistency, and experience negative emotions. Specific Traits Type A: o Ambitious o Organised o Impatient o Proactive o Competitive o High work involvement o Overreact o Easily aroused to anger Type B Personality People with Type B personality tend to live in the “here and now”, they better at relaxing without feeling guilty and working without becoming anxious or agitated. They are friendly and tend to compete only with themselves. Type B tend to be right brain thinkers and introspective. Specific Traits Type B: o Creative o Reflective o Intuitive o Patient o More accepting of emotions o Supportive of others o Adaptable

o Agreeableness; reflects that many individuals adjust their behaviour to suit others. High scores are polite and like people. Low scores tend to “tell it like it is”. o Conscientiousness; is the personality trait of being honest and hardworking. High scores will have clean homes and follow rules. Low scorers maybe messy and dishonest. o Neuroticism; is the trait that is emotional. They are awkward, overly sensitive, shy, lacking in self-confidence and moody. o Openness; is about seeking new adventures and experiences. High scorers tend to be daydreamers. Low scorers are well grounded. (Courtney Ackerman, www.positivepsychologyprogram.com/bigfive-personality-theory/) However, you describe personality, it’s clear that personality has a significant impact on our lives. Personality has been found to correlate strongly with a sense of life satisfaction. Personality well, it’s what makes you, “you”. It encompasses all the traits characteristics, and quirks that set you apart from everyone else.

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JULY CRIME REPORT

This month officers from Bribie Island conducted a traffic operation on the Bribie Island Bridge targeting the use of mobile phones whilst driving. Nine infringement notices were issued in a short space of time, and additional enforcement activities are planned to address this dangerous issue. During the month, officers intercepted many vehicles for roadside breath testing, and issued traffic infringement notices, mainly for speed and not wearing a seat belt, in addition to the mobile telephone offences mentioned earlier. Officers from the road policing unit also attended the area several times and issued several traffic infringement notices, and assisted officers from Bribie Island with Operation Red 9, which was focused on unlicensed and drink drivers travelling to and from the area. Additional traffic operations are planned for the coming months, and I would ask all drivers to obey the road rules and to drive safely. Officers from Bribie Island attended a number of domestic violence incidents during the month, some of these involved contraventions of protection order conditions and others required applications for protection orders. The remaining matters were referred to counselling services. Police regularly deal with victims of domestic violence, not only through calls for service, but also on the phone or at the stations counter. It is encouraging to see victims reaching out for help, and the community contacting the station to report suspected domestic violence. If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, please contact the station for assistance on 07 3410 9222. Always ring Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Officers from Bribie Island conducted several joint enforcement activities with our local rangers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in the off-road area. A number of traffic infringements were issued, together with penalties under the Recreation Areas Management Act.

Police work closely with local rangers on traffic management and public order issues in the off-road area. I ask that all visitors to the parks area obey the speed signs and contact the ranger station for more information about travelling in the park. This month a number of people were charged with a range of offences including A 38-year-old Toowoomba woman and a 27-yearold Bellara man were charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara, together with alleged Weapons Act offences. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 45-year-old Caboolture woman was charged with allegedly stealing as a servant at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 19-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 43-year-old Banksia Beach woman was charged with allegedly driving whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug at Banksia Beach. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 41-year-old Ningi woman was fined for allegedly driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi. A 41-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 33-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 47-year-old Woorim woman was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of 0.078 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 31.

A 19-year-old Everton Hills man was fined for allegedly driving whilst unlicensed on Main Beach.

A 42-year-old Ningi man was charged with alleged public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 26-year-old Lutwyche woman was charged with alleged public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 25-year-old Narangba man was charged with alleged Liquor Act offences at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 25-year-old Bongaree woman was fined for allegedly driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi. A 28-year-old Bongaree man was charged with 42-year-old Ningi man was charged with alleged public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court A 26-year-old Lutwyche woman was charged with alleged public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 25-year-old Narangba man was charged with alleged Liquor Act offences at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court A 25-year-old Bongaree woman was fined for alleged unlicensed driving at Ningi. A 21-year-old Bellara man was charged with alleged stealing from a dwelling house at Bellara, together with wilful damage and possessing drug implements. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 3. A 30-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 3. A 20-year-old Woorim man was fined for unlicensed driving at Woorim. A 58-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with drink driving at Bongaree after returning an alleged reading of .06%. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 11. A 51-year-old Bellara man was charged with allegedly breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 18-year-old Caboolture man was charged with alleged public nuisance at Sandstone Point. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 1. A 20-year-old Bellara man was charged with drink driving on Main Beach Woorim after returning an alleged reading of 0.058 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 10. A 21-year-old Redcliffe man was charged with disobeying a move-on direction at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court in August. A 46-year-old Bongaree woman was charged with drink driving at Bellara after returning an alleged reading of 0.077 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on July 31th allegedly breaching his bail. A 21-year-old Redcliffe man was charged with allegedly disobeying a direction at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 1. A 26-year-old Bellara man was charged with allegedly driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree, and the vehicle seized for forfeiture proceedings. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 8.

A 17-year-old Ningi woman and a 20-year-old Ningi man were charged with allegedly possessing and producing dangerous drugs and drug utensils, after police executed a search warrant at a Ningi address. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 51-year-old Stony Creek woman was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of 0.099 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 19-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Sandstone Point. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 8. A 33-year-old Ningi man was apprehended for allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi. He was subsequently drug diverted. A 33-year-old Bongaree man was charged with allegedly driving whilst disqualified at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 3. A 37-year-old Ningi woman was charged with allegedly driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle whilst also unlicensed at Ningi. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17.

A 47-year-old Caboolture woman was charged with allegedly driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Bongaree, after which the vehicle was impounded for seven days. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court in August. A 19-year-old man from Banksia Beach, a 27-yearold man from Bellara, a 19-year-old Bellara woman, a 19-year-old Bankia Beach woman and a 32-yearold man from Banksia Beach were all charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Banksia Beach. All will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 37-year-old woman from Morayfield was fined for unlicensed driving at Woorim. A 33-year-old Bongaree man was charged with drink driving and unlicensed driving after returning an alleged reading of 0.078 per cent BAC at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 24. A 39-year-old Ningi man and a 41-year-old Banksia Beach man were both charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Sandstone Point. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17 and July 25 respectively. A 54-year-old Bellara man was charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara after police executed a search warrant. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 32-year-old Bellara woman was charged with allegedly driving whilst disqualified at Bellara, and the vehicles number plates seized for 90 days. She will appear at Caboolture MagistraA 39-yearold Ningi man and a 41-year-old Banksia Beach man were both charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Sandstone Point. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17 and July 25 respectively. A 54-year-old Bellara man was charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara after police executed a search warrant. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 32-year-old Bellara woman was charged with allegedly driving whilst disqualified at Bellara, and the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number plates seized for 90 days. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 10. A 26-year-old Godwin Beach woman was charged

with allegedly breaching her bail at Godwin Beach. She will appear at Southport Magistrates Court on 2 August. A 30-year-old Woorim woman was charged with allegedly driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree, and the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plates confiscated for 90 days. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 10. A 28-year-old Woorim man was charged with drink driving at Sandstone Point after returning an alleged reading of 0.058 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 18. A 51-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with allegedly breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 39-year-old Bellara woman was charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 15. A 19-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. A 34-year-old Bongaree man was charged with driving whilst disqualified and drink driving, after returning an alleged reading of 0.062 per cent BAC at Bongaree. The vehicles plates were seized for seven days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 31. A 47-year-old Dayboro woman was charged with drink driving and driving without due care and attention at Bellara after returning an alleged reading of 0.0305 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 22. A 56-year-old Bellara woman was apprehended for allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara. She was subsequently drug diverted. An 18-year-old Morayfield man was charged with alleged public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 22. A 43-year-old Springwood man was charged with drink driving on Main Beach after returning an alleged reading of 0.138 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 10. A 40-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with allegedly driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Banksia Beach. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 24. A 40-year-old Bellara man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed and drink driving at Bellara, after returning an alleged reading of 0.084 per cent BAC. The vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plates were also confiscated for 90 days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 17. Two 19-year-old men from Godwin Beach were charged with allegedly possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils, plus permitting a place to be used for drug offences, at Godwin Beach. Property suspected as being stolen was also seized. Both men will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 24. A 50-year-old Bellara woman was charged with drink driving at Bellara after returning an alleged reading of 0.116 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Whilst opportunities to provide local assistance within the community are somewhat limited, the club has to date become in events such as Clean Up Australia and also sponsors the ‘Children of Courage’ awards in which young ones who have shown the ability to be brave in the face of adversity are recognised. Another initiative by Lions is the ‘Youth of the Year” speaking awards in which youth of year eleven and twelve are nominated to compete. The winner of the local competition then progresses through to the next level which ends up as a national event.

As the main function of a Lions Club is to provide assistance where it is needed within the community, members spend a great of time with fundraising activities and for the Sandstonee Point Lions Club, there main fundraiser is the Car Boot Sale which is held in the carpark adjacent to the Sandstone Point Shopping Centre on the first Saturday of each month from 6am to 11am. Len told me that the Boot Sale has been well patronised so far and he feels that it offers people an alternative to holding a garage sale with a low fee of only $10 per site. The club also puts on a sausage sizzle for those who patronise the Car Boot Sale and hungry patrons are able to purchase a variety of food options. Another fundraising effort of the club is a sausage sizzle at Bunnings store in Morayfield.

‘This year, the club is co-hosting the Carols Night which has previously been run by the Community Association,’ Carols Convenor and former club Secretary Heather Dawber unformed me. ‘We will be doing this in conjunction with the Community Association and the Sandstone Community Church are on board as well,’ she said. Heather also told me that a very important fact to do with the Lions Club is that all money raised from the public is put back into the community. If anyone would like more information about the Sandstone Point Lions Club, either in regard to becoming a member or to tell the club about a situation in which they may be able to help, the number to call is 0435 017 752.

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STEWART GRANGER AND THE SCRAPBOOKS “Come with me!” He grabs her hand, dragging the Girl across the lush tropical patio to his bedroom at the far end of the empty complex, with all his furniture, hunting trophies and personal possessions still in storage in London and Geneva.

life, these haunting images cling to her with relentless intensity. The subconscious search for another unconditional love sets her on a path of hero worship. At 12 the Girl sees her first STEWART GRANGER film, KING SOLOMON’S MINES, nominated best 1950 picture. It establishes Granger as the irresistible household name for the love-starved generation of the postwar Western World, particularly because of his ability to convey romantic, sensitive virility. She does not understand one word of English, ignores the translated sub-titles and just ogles the tough and smooth ‘knight on the white charger,’ embodying all the glamour and romance she dreams of. She falls in love instantly, passionately and is transfixed ‘forever,’ gazing at Granger in wonderment in his leopard skin banded hat and listening to the resonant tones of his deep voice.

Helly Kemp ONCE UPON A TIME IN A FARAWAY ANCIENT LAND WHERE NO ENGLISH IS SPOKEN, THERE LIVED A LITTLE GIRL CALLED..... Hey! Stop! This sounds like a fairy story. It’s not! But everything is OTT. Aged six, the Girl finds her Vati stretched flat out on the living room floor, neatly dressed in his beige, corduroy knickerbockers, long socks and highly polished, brown shoes. She wonders why her beloved father would sleep on the floor with his shoes on, when the sofa is right next to him. Not wanting to wake him, she sits crosslegged, lifting his head onto her lap, holding it silently with her tiny hands. She gently strokes his face and it feels cold. But the concept of assassination and death’s reality has not yet penetrated the young child’s mind. From that moment on and for the rest of her

So far so good! But on her 14th birthday she swaps her faraway Austrialand for sunny Aussieland, sweeping the family into Grangermania. Mum bakes a yearly birthday cake on May 6th, celebrating ‘Jimmy’ day. Of course only his ‘closest’ friends call him Jimmy! (Real name being James Stewart) The Girl starts a collage with the first 1951 photo she saw of him, surrounding it with magazine snippets of his films, his marriage to Jean Simmons, their Hollywood hilltop home et al. It takes 15 years to finish the collage. At 18, between North Sydney High and Sydney University, she works in the Twentieth Century-Fox Film Studios office for two months, buying his 10”x12” glossy film stills at cost price, one pound each. Her wages are eaten up with four scrap books and over 300 photos. At 19 she marries. Her indulgent bridegroom treats her to Granger movies on their Surfers Paradise honeymoon. At 29, now an interviewer, she swaps residency once more, this time from Aussieland to Pommyland – a chance to meet her teenage idol. What a cataclysmic disappointment! Granger, not well, recuperating in his ex-wife’s, Elspeth March’s Barkley Square flat, after a knee operation, does not take the Girl’s coat, or ask her to sit down, wears only a dressing gown not utterly closed in the front and uses abominably foul language.

There are only bare walls, the minimum of skeletal, uncoordinated furniture: two single beds, one high, one low, a small table and cupboard, a scratched chest of drawers. Shoes and books are scattered everywhere. He fumbles through shelves, spins around triumphantly handing the Girl the stacks of her 27-year-old scrap books. They are dogeared, thumbed and tattered with use.

Stewart Granger and The Scrapbooks English gentleman she believed him to be, she never publishes the interview. Seven years later Ideal Home magazine ask her to interview Granger in Spain, where he has turned a hacienda with years of hard, creative work into a veritable castle. This time the Girl is well armed. No surprises – or so she thinks. At 65, tall and distinguished, Granger is still recognizable as the romantic hero of SCARAMOUCHE, THE PRISONER OF ZENDA, SALOME, YOUNG BESS, NORTH TO ALASKA, BEAU BRUMMEL and the leading man to the most beautiful women, like Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth, Grace Kelly, Jean Simmons....

Two weeks later the Girl receives a letter from Elspeth: “Thank you for the scrap books, we were all most interested and Mr Granger has taken them to his home in Geneva.”

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Flicking through the books, loose photographs float silently to the ground. The Girl suggests taking the albums to London, creating one major portfolio. His anxious reaction is immediate. “You will bring them back! You won’t trick me?” One super-fat album is safely back in his hands, as is a friendship with the Girl, and Jimmy’s photo, endorsed: “To Helly The ‘Fan’ from Jimmy The ‘Fan’!”

Aggressive and defensive, being several hours late for her interview, he greets the Girl reluctantly and has long forgotten their illfated 1971 meeting. But at the mention of the albums, a light flickers across his eyes with, “Not the one with that page of bits and pieces!” She nods and grins. And suddenly his famous features, most effective when settled in passion or anger, lift into a broad affectionate smile. He is her ‘Jimmy’ of the 50’s again.

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the first year of the club’s formation. Also the first treasurer Fred Reeves was in attendance as well as present members with their spouses and partners. There was a display of members’ personal favourite photographs as well as some very interesting pre digital camera equipment. A delicious supper was provided by members and it turned out to be a most enjoyable night.

informative 90 minute insight on managing light in portraiture. This was followed by a delicious morning tea put on by the Arts Centre. Next came a 90 minute session of photographing the gorgeous models in various poses and using lots of interesting props. All the while John and his helpers were there giving expert tips and advice to the photographers. Lunch on the veranda of the Arts Centre was followed by another 90 minute session of photography with the models. It was a great day of learning and friendship.

John captured a bee in flight “Chasing the Nectar” to win the Mono PI and his “Looks like Love”, a charming shot of Crested Pigeons was the winner of the Colour Print category. Ron leHuray won the Open Colour PI with a delightful photo of an Australasian Grebe titled “Grebe”. “Amy” a lovely portrait by Vince Bowser was the winner of the Mono Print and was also awarded the photo of the month by our judge Wendy Geddes from the Sunshine Coast. The meeting for this month was especially exciting as we celebrated our 25th Anniversary. Several past members from the club’s early years were in attendance including past president Dianne Jones who was president in

On Sunday July 16th the club held a Master Portrait Class conducted by John Lomas a well known portrait photographer. John organized six delightful models three of whom were of South Sudanese origin and enormously photogenic, a make-up artist, artistic director and several other people to help with the workshop. There were 28 keen photographers taking part. The participants came from clubs between Brisbane and Noosa as well as several from our own Bribie Island Photography Club.

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AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – BEACHMERE EVERY FRIDAY JULY BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. We are a small friendly support group meeting weekly. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, Nutritionally sound program devised by local dietitian Cathie Lowe. For info contact Sue (07) 5496 2957 OR Find us on Facebook. EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org.au EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. We are a small friendly support group meeting weekly. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, Nutritionally sound program devised by local dietitian Cathie Lowe. For info contact Sue (07) 5496 2957 OR Find us on Facebook. EVERY WEDNESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE MOSAICS CLUB, 1.30am – 4.30pm, Beachmere, $10 Tools & most materials supplied, for details please phone Helen 0411 347 830 EVERY WEDNESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, (ages 7-10 years, boys & girls) 5pm - 7pm at Beachmere State School, 24-58 James Road, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information FRIDAY, 4 AUGUST LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. Come along and meet some ladies who live, play and work in Beachmere. Meals & Drinks at your own expense, $10 a plate. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@ bang.org.au (1st Fri each month). SUNDAY, 6 AUGUST CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. BOOK A STALL NOW or come along to pick up a BARGAIN! $10 per car, info@bang.org.au 0456 818 017 (1st Sun each month)

WEDNESDAY, 9 AUGUST BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 10am – Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact Steering Secretary Rob 0481 314 858

SATURDAY, 11 AUGUST BEACHMERE MOSAICS CLUB, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Beachmere, $10 tools & most materials supplied, for details phone Helen 0411 347 830. (2nd & 4th Sat each month) TUESDAY, 15 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONESS, MEETING from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome, just turn up. (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 15 AUGUST BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Ctr, Biggs Ave. Get involved in Beachmere and some of the amazing projects lined up for our community. info@bang.org.au or phone 0456 818 017 WEDNESDAY, 16 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONS, BUSINESS / BOARD MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month) SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST BEACHMERE MOSAICS CLUB, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Beachmere, $10 tools & most materials supplied, for details phone Helen 0411 347 830. (2nd &d 4th Sat each month) FRIDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. Come along and meet some ladies who live, play and work in Beachmere. Meals & Drinks at your own expense, $10 a plate. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@ bang.org.au (1st Fri each month). SUNDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. BOOK A STALL NOW or come along to pick up a BARGAIN! $10 per car, info@bang.org.au 0456 818 017 (1st Sun each month)

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FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERT MONTH - Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752. TUESDAY, 2 AUGUST - Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. Contact Teresa: 0408 208 868 WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST - Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10am @ Bribie Library. WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST - Vietnam Veteran’s Association: Meeting at 9am. Recreational Hall. 156 First Avenue. Ph: 3408 0405 THURSDAY, 3 AUGUST - Ecumenical Children’s Choir: Children aged 4 to 18, practice 3:30pm-5pm every Thursday at Bribie Uniting Church. THURSDAY, 3 AUGUST - Ecumenical Children’s Choir: Children aged 4 to 18, practice 3:30pm-5pm every Thursday at Bribie Uniting Church. FRIDAY, 4 AUGUST - Storytime Sessions: 10am – 11am. Fridays & Saturdays @ Bribie Library FRIDAY, 4 AUGUST - Storytime Sessions: 10am – 11am. Fridays & Saturdays @ Bribie Library SUNDAY, 5 AUGUST - Rotary Markets: Brennan Park, Bongaree. Saturday. SATURDAY, 5 AUGUST - Bribie Island Baptist Church Men’s Breakfasts: 7am at Baptist Church. Cost $5.00. Bookings: John 3408 3779. SUNDAY, 6 AUGUST - Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Bribie Island Rd. Banksia Beach. Markets are held on the last Sunday of every month. SUNDAY, 6 AUGUST - Cancer Council Markets: Brennan Park, Welsby. Parade.

MONDAY, 7 AUGUST - Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc.:9am-1pm, Every Mon to Fri. Volunteer your time to help with the running of BribieButterfly House community project. PH: Ray 0409 491 419 MONDAY, 7 AUGUST - Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440 MONDAY, 7 AUGUST - Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Mondays 5 pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ MONDAY, 7 AUGUST - Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island three times per week. Monday - I.D. - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree.

Thursday - 12 steps and 12 traditions - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Friday - I.D. - 7.30pm - Banksia Lodge. Corner of Sunderland drv and Solander esp Banksia Beach. Contacts: Jaime 0438 622 545 Steve 0409 560 561 TUESDAY, 8 AUGUST - Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month. FRIDAY, 11 AUGUST - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month. (14th & 28th August) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue FRIDAY, 11 AUGUST - Market Stall.: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th Friday. SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST - Bribie Island Yacht Club: 9am - Blessing of the Fleet. Discover sailing and try paddling day. SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST - Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. MONDAY, 21 AUGUST - Bribie Island Bush Poets meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 6.30 at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. Enquiries: Cay 34083219. WEDNESDAY, 23 AUGUST - Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10am 4th Wed of the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. CallJohn 34086365. MONDAY, 28 AUGUST - Bribie Bush Poets.: Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim at 6.30. More info call Cay on 34083219 WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST - Loud ‘ the Library.: 5pm – 7pm. Bribie Island library. For 13 – 17 year olds. Hang with mates and play computer and console games. Listen to music or join in activities. TUESDAY,5 SEPTEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 1pm - 3pm, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree. THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 10am - 12 noon, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree. DONATE A BOOK APPEAL: Help make a difference to a child with the gift of a book. Place a new book or gold coin donation in the collection box at any Library.

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BRIBIE DISTRICT LITTLE ATHLETICS

TIGERS CLAIM MINOR PREMIERSHIP

of players out on injury, but the boys still brought it home 4 goals to 3 against Beerwah White.”

By Richard Whetlor

Things are moving forward and the two sign on days are on 19th and 26th August 10am till 2pm. The last time you could go to a local Athletics club was in 2001 at the Bribie State School. Brendan and the gang are hoping for 100 to 150 sign on’s but as Brendan said “I think there is going to be a lot more to be honest, but we’ll see” The games start after sign on they are going to be every Friday night from 4:30 till dark and will range from tiny tots to 5-16 years old (under 17’s). The cost is very reasonable, I thought, at $150 per child, 2 at $135 each, 3 at $120 each and $100 each for 4 or more kids which runs for 24 weeks. Uniforms will be needed too. If you’re kids are into athletics then you would know that the nearest club to go to is at Caboolture, which can be a bit of a trek if you want to attend each week. Brendan Smith had an idea and has now gained a lot of support from locals to set up ‘Bribie District Little Athletics’ club at the Sandstone Point sport complex which is situated just behind the shopping centre and where the Lions hold their car boot sale.

The activities will include Sprints and hurdles, long distance running, javelin, discus, shot put, high jump, long jump and triple jump. You can also use get started vouchers if you have a health card. For more information contact Brendan Smith on 0413 583 100 or email bdlac17@outlook.com for more details and you can also check out their facebook page and keep up to date, don’t forget like their page!

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“I have a great squad and I know the team will continue to come out of the sheds with the hunger and desire to put their mark on this season. I know we will wrap it up at Caloundra next week” Chris said

he Grand Final is still some weeks away, but for the Bribie Island Tigers they are celebrating their minor premiership win for this season. Right now, no team in Division 4 South will be able to score the points they need to take it from them. With only 4 games left the Tigers not only have the minor premiership under their belt, but they remain undefeated this season. This is a real feather in the cap of Chris Knight who has become the first coach to guide the side to a premiership win. “I think it’s a really big rap for the club, the committee and the players,” Chris said. “On Friday night we really showed the depth in our teams. We had a number

“I’ve been here less than seven months and the support the club provides our team is nothing short of brilliant. I have been paid as a player and paid as a coach, but this is one of the best times of my career – tonight was something special.” Everyone at the club is a volunteer and the crowd is amazing, our future here couldn’t be brighter. We know where we are going, what we need to do to get there and we know our limits. So watch out the Bribie Tigers are coming. FOR MORE INFORMATION John Aldous President Mobile: 0404 056 830 Email: thepresident@bribieislandfc.com.au

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Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 27th June, 2017 to 25th July, 2017 Single Stableford 27/6/2017: Winner – M Huxley 30 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 H Winterflood Hole in One, Hole 14 M Huxley. Single Stroke 29/6/2017: Div 1 Winner – R Harper 74, R UP – S Power 75. Div 2 Winner – V Learoyd 76 C/B, R UP – J Dorhauer 76. NTP’s Hole 4 J Malone, Hole 7 M Thomsen, Hole 14 C Watson, Hole 16 J Malone, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot M Reese. Single Stableford 4/7/2017: Div 1 Winner – M Bailey 38, R UP – C Pronk 37. Div 2 Winner – B Vinson 39, R UP – S Fowler 36 C/B. Div 3 Winner – J Stafford 34 C/B, R UP – H Arkinstall 34 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 J De Ruyter, Hole 7 J De Ruyter, Hole 14 A Lauchlin, Hole 16 J Wills, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot C Price. Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy 6/7/2017: Div 1 Winner – L Ball 75, R UP – M Pearce 77 , 2nd R UP V Jones 79 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 V Jones, Hole 7 M Thomsen. Div 2 Winner – M Chadwick 72, R UP – V Hayes 74, 2nd R UP B Dunne 75 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 L Wood, Hole 7 M Barbeler, Hole 16 V Learoyd. Div 3 Winner – F Lyons 70, R UP – P Hyde 74 C/B, 2nd R UP Y Swannson 74 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 C McAlister, Hole 7 J Stafford, Hole 14 S Ferrante. 3 Ball Stableford 11/7/2017: Winners - M McBride, C Price & N Aylott 106. R UP – A Hewitt, V Hayes & A Lauchlan 103. 2nd R UP – S Evans, V Leggatt & S Barry 102. NTP’s Hole 4 White M Pearce, Yellow C Watson, Hole 7 White C Pronk, Red V Leggatt, Hole 14 White S Evans, Red I Coburn, Yellow N Aylott, Hole 16 White L Ball. Single Stroke 13/7/2017: Div 1 Winner – A Driver 70, R UP – D Benghamy 73 C/B. Div 2 Winner – M Barbeler 69, R UP – L Beaven 73. Div 3 Winner – A Roberts 74, R UP – D Sullivan 76 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 S Smith, Hole 7 A Hewitt, Hole 14 D Benghamy, Hole 16 A Rogers, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot Y Swanson. 4BBB Stableford 18/7/2017: Winners - H Winterflood & D Dunn 48. 1st R UP – M Pearce & A Hewitt 47. 2nd R UP – S Barry & J Umlauft 44 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 R Gardiner, Hole 7 K Wilson, Hole 14 K Wilson, Hole 16 L McDonald, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Y Swanson. Single Stroke 20/7/2017: Div 1 Winner – L Ball 73, R UP – S Vallely 75. Div 2 Winner – M Barbeler 73, R UP – M Peterson 74 C/B. Div 3 Winner – J Stafford 71 C/B, R UP – B Truswell 71 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 C Pronk, Hole 7 L Ball, Hole 14 R Gardiner, Hole 16 Y Nicklin, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot M Stoddart. Irish Team 3 Person 25/7/2017: Winners - N Aylott, S Barry & B Newcomb 107. R UP – B Browning, C Hancock & J Barrett 104. NTP’s Hole 4 V Jones, Hole 7 M Thomson, Hole 14 M Peterson, Hole 16 B Newcomb, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd C Price.

Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 19, 21 and 22 July 2017 U12s Division 3 - Round 17 - Bribie Tigers vs St Andrews FC - 5-0 win for Bribie - Goal Scorers are Kayla Carlow (1), Eleanor Dean (1), Nick Wilkinson (1), Christian Smith (1) and Kristian Strazdins (1) U13’s Division 2 - Round 16 - Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 5-2 win for Bribie - Goal Scorer is Nick Greig (3) and Brandon Waugh (2).. U17’s Division 2 - Round 18 - Bribie Tigers vs Caloundra FC - 3-0 loss for Bribie Over 35s - Round 17 - Bribie Tigers vs Buderim FC Black - 4-0 loss for Bribie - Bribie Player of the Game is Steve Cassar Senior Men Division 4 - Round 17 - Bribie Tigers vs Beerwah FC White - 4-3 win for Bribie - Bribie Player of the Game is Sam Johnston - Goal Scorers are Colm Hand (2), Josh Rankin (1) and Ben Stone (1) Senior Women Division 3 - Round 15 - Bribie Tigers vs Noosa FC - 1-0 win for Bribie - Bribie Player of the Game is Amelia Wilkins - Goal Scorer is Amelia Wilkins (1) Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 28 and 29 July 2017 U12s Division 3 – Round 18 – Bribie Tigers vs North Shore FC - 2-0 loss for Bribie U13’s Division 2 – Round 17 – Bribie Tigers vs Maleny FC - 2-2 draw – Goal Scorers are Tyler Keast (1) and Brandon Waugh (1). U17’s Division 2 – Round 19 – Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 4-1 loss for Bribie – Goal Scorer is Noah Richard (1) Over 35s – Round 19 – Bribie Tigers vs Coolum FC – 5-0 loss for Bribie Senior Men Division 4 – Round 18 – Bribie Tigers vs Caloundra FC - 9-0 win for Bribie – Bribie Player of the Game is Andrew Horsefield - Goal Scorers are Ben Stone (3) Jayden Scott (2) Jordan Watt (2) Josh Rankin (1) Callum Bowdler (1) – Winners of Div 4 Minor Premiership Senior Women Division 3 – Did not play

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Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – S. Andrews & P. Andrews. Runners Up – M. Garfield & I. McLaren. 1st WOH – N. Smith & R. Eaton. 2nd WOH – A. Shaw & B. Sivyer. 3rd WOH – R. Young & L. Young. 4th WOH – R. Garfield & B. Snare. 5th WOH – B. Allwn & S. Allen. Bunny – V. Shaw & W. Whitehead Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – P. Brown. 2nd - B. Whale. 3rd – V. Shaw Friday Men’s Jackpot Pairs: Winners – D. Kratz & M. Beutel. Runners Up – T. Turnbull & J. Howarth. 1st WOH – A.J. & C. Geddes. 2nd WOH – K. Ford & P. Kemp. 3rd WOH – W. Simmonds & W. Egbert. Bunny – G. Hartley & M. Prewett Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – P. Godfrey, L. Godfrey & L. Hackwood. Second – G. Shaw, T. Henderson & J. Farrelly. OOHW – C. Christiansen, P. Andrews & H. Groves. OOHW – R. Gilmore, L. Gilmore and G. Lavis. OOHW – G. Riley, R. Hunter & P. McCarthy. Bunny – C. Halley, G. Bentzen & C. Halley Bribie Island Bowls Club - Prestige Pairs - 1st & 2nd July 2017: 1st – Noelene Dutton & Emma Brown. 2nd – Ester Regan & Leigh Fortington. 3rd - Faye Clarke & Di Viteral. 4th – Margaret James & Noela Gray. 5th – Carole MacDonald & Fay Whittaker. 6th - W. Jamieson & Judy Murray. 7th – Marie Lipp & Sonya. 8th – Jane Bush & Willa Pampoon. 9th – Helen Doherty & Estelle Welch. 10th – Sylvia Jones & Debbie Green. 11th – Gail Waitai & Caitlyn Inch. 12th - Sandra Connolly & Kath Wastell. Week ending 15.07.17: Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – I. Smith & K. Smith. Runners Up – N. Gray & M. James. 1st WOH – J. Laursen & M. Laursen. 2nd WOH – S. Gow & P. West. 3rd WOH - H. Groves & D. Groves. 4th WOH – I. McLearn & N. Byrne. 5th WOH – J. May & J. Hutchison. Bunny – B. Turnbull & T. Turnbull. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – R. Eaton. 2nd – L. Patching. 3rd - J. Wallis. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – G. Reily & M. Mills. Runners Up – B. Sivyer & A. Shaw. 1st WOH – B. Castle & M. Bale. 2nd WOH – A. Pearce & R. Garfield. 3rd WOH – C. Halley & A. Boyd. Bunny – B. Young & S. Martin Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – F. Corry, I. Smith & J. Laidlan. Runners Up – R. Howden, R. Howden & S. Shaw. OOH – B. ONeill, L. Chivers & G. Banfield. OOH – R. Howden, G. Riley & P. McCarthy. OOH – R. Gilmore, C. Christiansen & L. Gilmore. Bunny – E. Mewburn, L. Tebbett & C. Guerin. Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 22/07/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – W. Ebert & I. Cooper. Runners Up - C. Thornton & K. Thornton. 1st WOH – J. Hutchison & J. May. 2nd WOH – M. Mills & B. Rogers. 3rd WOH – F. Reeves & B. Sivyer. 4th WOH – M. Rogers & B. Rogers. 5th WOH – S. Andrews & P. Andrews. Bunny – V. Shaw & Wallaby. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st - AJ. 2nd - B. Whale. 3rd - K. Hortle. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – D. Morley. Runners Up – T. Turnbull & J. Howarth. 1st WOH – J. Falvey & S. Martin. 2nd FOH – I. Cooper & P. Gouge. 3rd WOH – K. Fuller & A. Farmer. Bunny – M. Cherry & K. Ford.

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Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – B. Rogers, M. Rodgers, M. Fulton & K. Soens. Runners Up – K. Awty, C. Werrett & J. Werrett. OOH – B. Tregor, A. Cleary & A. Awty. OOH – J. Howarth, S. Swain & N. English. OOH – D. Morley, M. Geddes & H. Groves. OOH – V. McDermott & J. Noonan & M. Gittins. Bunny – P. Smart, B. Maren & T. Collins. Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 22/07/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – W. Ebert & I. Cooper. Runners Up - C. Thornton & K. Thornton. 1st WOH – J. Hutchison & J. May. 2nd WOH – M. Mills & B. Rogers. 3rd WOH – F. Reeves & B. Sivyer. 4th WOH – M. Rogers & B. Rogers. 5th WOH – S. Andrews & P. Andrews. Bunny – V. Shaw & Wallaby Wednesday Scroungers: 1st - AJ. 2nd - B. Whale. 3rd - K. Hortle. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – D. Morley.Runners Up – T. Turnbull & J. Howarth. 1st WOH – J. Falvey & S. Martin. 2nd FOH – I. Cooper & P. Gouge. 3rd WOH – K. Fuller & A. Farmer. Bunny – M. Cherry & K. Ford Saturday Cash Bonanza. Winners – B. Rogers, M. Rodgers, M. Fulton & K. Soens. Runners Up – K. Awty, C. Werrett & J. Werrett. OOH – B. Tregor, A. Cleary & A. Awty. OOH – J. Howarth, S. Swain & N. English. OOH – D. Morley, M. Geddes & H. Groves. OOH – V. McDermott & J. Noonan & M. Gittins. Bunny – P. Smart, B. Maren & T. Collins. The RSL & BIIBC Challenge 2017 - First Leg of 3 (held at BIIBC Clubhouse 25/07/2017) : Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club 188 points with 105 Ends won. RSL Indoor Bowls Club 149 Points with 87 Ends won. Winning Team was from BIIBC: J Grisbrook, T Munce, L Hadland, A Grisbrook, 51 pts with 27 Ends won. R/Up was from RSL, M Drummond, V Davey, F Handy, R Mullins, 51 pts with 26 Ends won. Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club FOUR GAME DAY Event League Table 2017 as of July 2nd. Sports Complex, First Avenue, Bongaree. For general club and membership enquiries please phone Margaret Dunn, President 0428 713 300 or Bruce Hennessy Vice President 0407 133 000 Position Points Team 1 110.5 TRAVEL BUGS 2 107 FIREBIRDS 3 104 UNBIASED 4 93.5 CURVES 5 86.5 THE RASCALS 6 86 VILLAGE PEOPLE 7 84 REDBACKS 8 83 DAMES 9 83 CATONS CAPERS 10 80.5 BRIBEE’S 11 77 UNBEATABLES 12 76.5 MALENY 13 74 THE TRIERS 14 73 HIBISCUS 15 72 DECEPTION BAY 16 58.5 THE ARANAS

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ell, everyone that loves fishing knows there is a number of reasons why fishing is one of Australia’s most popular pastimes and sports. Whether it’s for the sport or whether its to bring home beautiful fresh seafood for the table. Fisherman will all agree that nothing beats a good day out on the water followed by a fresh seafood cook up of the days catch. Looking after your catch correctly will ensure the quality of your seafood to be the best it can be. I always have an icy cold slurry to slide freshly caught fish into. Before putting them into the slurry I wash them well in a Nelly bin or bucket of fresh Saltwater, this removes any slime, scales or fish juices. Within ten to fifteen minutes the fish will set firm and keep icy cold until you get home. We keep whole fish in fibreglass

ice slurry for up to 3-4 days. When keeping fish whole, do not gut. Also stack fish upright in the esky to protect from bruising. I usually fillet and skin everything, after that I remove the pin bones from the centre of the fillet. Try to avoid washing fillets in freshwater, as this tends to affect the quality of the fish. Looking after and preparing it like this means beautiful fresh boneless fish. When planning a 2 to 3 day trip, always keep records of the catch to ensure you don’t exceed the bag limits. Cryovacing and freezing fillets will keep your catch in great condition for up to 3months. Fish will keep longer than 3 months frozen, but after 3 months you will notice the quality and taste decrease over time. Well the last months weather was absolutely perfect with weeks of calm

stable conditions right up the Queensland coast. The water temperature has dropped quite a bit now and the East Australian current will be soon pushing the last of the cold water North over the next month or so. The last of the whales will be passing off Moreton, as the annual migration heads North. Over the next couple of months the current out wide will drop off, making it a great time to head out and fish those deeper wrecks and reefs. The shallower reefs too, will be fishing great over the next few months. Snapper, Jew, Pearlies, Sweeties, Moses Perch, Cod, Husser, plus many more species getting taken around the local reefs. Using a little bit lighter gear, fluorocarbon leaders, fresh bait and the right rigs, should see some quality fish come aboard. Anchoring up and setting up a good Berley trail can really improve your catch. Sometimes, it may take an hour or two for the Berley trail to work, but trust me its definitely worth it. Having a Berley Cage tied onto your top ‘D’ shackle of your anchor chain will disperse Berley on the bottom as well. Flinders, Roberts, Smith, Hutchies, Brennans, Tempest, the 3 artificial plus the numerous Caloundra reefs are all producing quality fish. Drifting over these areas with 4 to 7 inch plastics, also accounting for plenty of fish. The Yellow tail kings have been thick as, around Hutchies, Roberts, Smiths and Brennans. These brutes demand good quality gear and tackle, with some monsters going over the 20kg mark. These fish aren’t the best eating in the ocean, but cooked up fresh or served up as sushi, are quite edible. Fish under the 8-10kg mark are the best for the table. Not much pelagic activity in the bay or offshore, although the odd Mackerel, Tuna and Dolphin fish are still getting taken off the cape. In and around Moreton Bay

there have been some cracker snapper being taken with some specimens going over the magical 20lb mark. Fresh Squid, big Pilchards and Tailor fillets are the go. Also good schools of Jewies around the same area. The ledges, wrecks and artificial reefs is a good area to look for these trophy fish. In the passage there have been some big schools of Tailor working throughout. Look for birds working the bait fish as they usually know where the Tailor are. Casting small metal slugs, plastics and hard body’s through these, feeding fish should produce the goods. Tailor are what I call reasonable eating when fresh, but most of my tailor end up as Red emperor, Coral trout or Snapper bait. The passage has been fishing really good for Bream, Whiting and Flatties. Good Snapper, Jew and Estuary cod getting caught around Cooks rock, Ripples, bridge, 112’s and the Bongaree ledge. Knowing how to catch these sometimes finicky passage fish takes time and patience. The Sand crabs are still going well, and are always there to be caught all year. Depending on the seasons will depend on where to crab, yet again a great time to be out on the water and enjoying what a great backyard we have. Tight lines and don’t destroy what you came to enjoy!

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Letter to the Editor – Reply to comments made by Tony Longland suggesting I am supportive of the Immigration Minister Mr P Dutton Myths and misinformation.

The Head of ASIO you states said there is no evidence linking refugees to terrorism, I would ask if he still has that mindset given what has been happening in the UK France and Germany.

I suggest that Tony’s comments are biased, anti Government and as he proudly states “a lifelong bleeding heart”. The problem with bleeding heart’s is that they cannot accept substance and what is happening in the “real world”. Sadly I have seem many “bleeding heart liberals etc.” who only tend to get half of the real story through selective thinking – the tide of alleged refugees? Not that I have to justify my remarks to Tony, I believe however other readers may by writing about my involvement with refugees, illegal immigrants and others understand more about those who are determined to live in Western cultures and receive welfare not available in their own countries (hence the attraction to plead being refugees). I have served at the front line in Border Protection for over 24 years, and after this service offered my Services with Refugee and Migrant Service as a volunteer. Acting as a “big brother” to a family that had spent 6 years in a Thai Refugee Camp before gaining placement. Tony consider how the numbers have grown via “boat people” or those who have travelled from country to country, to gain access to a Western Countries with better Welfare and other facilities. These people have not stopped at the first safe haven country, but have passed through 6, 7 or more countries to a country they deem as a place where they know they will end their days in comfort and for many never having to work again. Indeed these are not true refugees but are using the guise (appearance, hiding the true nature) of being a refugee. So I suggest that any such arrivals be sent to Refugee Camps such as those nearest to where they travel from, and Australia and other countries take those who have been confirmed as “bone fide” refugees, some who have been waiting for placement for as many as 8 years (that I personally know of). Therefore Tony I suggest you look at the “bigger picture” and suggest that rather than knock Mr Dutton understand that he sees the reality of simply letting any who enter Australia by uttering “I am a refugee”. It is only fair that those who have done things the correct way, and have waited for long periods waiting on placement to a Country that accepts “Refugees”. We all care, but accept that there are many who are not true refugees in the real sense. Please also note that many countries take no refugees, we need to be sure of those we allow in and yes there those with ulterior

Regards, C Frost Dear Editor, Just received the paper and it looks great, I always prefer the smaller pages to the big ones as it is so much easier to read. The centre page looks really good too, well spaced out. ELLY certainly loves her Spencer! Just a great job and paper. Thanks for all you do for Busy Fingers and the island community. Sandra, Busy Fingers Dear Editor, Some 10 weeks since the accident and I am able to spend more time in the wheelchair there is so much permanent damage to the already damaged body from the late effects of polio. I am off for more CT Scans and XRays on Thursday here on the Island so that I can access the diagnostic centre. I can no longer use the hand controls as the shoulders and arms have lost what little strength that was left. The fractured spine, hips and left side gives me a lot of pain. Thursday night Peter and Iattended Bribie Island Rotarysclub change over dinner with our dear friend Karin Kolenko, I was able to attend because of Tom and Darren’s amazing generosity, by taking us in their car ( lift seat on the passenger side so that I could access) and Tom loaned me h is fold up power wheelchair to make it all possible. Susanne Rea World‘s Greatest Meal for rotary International was guest speaker and stayed with us for 6 days.Gold Coast Benji also made the trip up from the Gold Coast. The past 10 weeks have been hell, and it all seems to continue in many ways. Peter (my awesome carer) has more and more responsibilities as he has to do everything in the house and be here to toilet and shower, cook and attend to the normal duties I would have been doing. I hate the loss of independence and being so dependant on Peter. Thank you will never be sufficient for Tom and Darren who drop everything to be here and do so much, as do Helen and Ann, Don and Barbara, Jen and Baz all are a phone call away. My sister Bernadette is often on the telephone in spite of her health and Meg is phoning and messaging. I am very grateful for “Mater Health on Line”

for the skills to ease the panic and anxiety attacks. Spinal Life Australia and Ross Duncan are a blessing in disguise as Ross represents me and gives me confidence to look ahead and focus.Christine Nathan at Centacare a case manager par excellence’ is available with a smile and knowledge the Bribie Island Rotary friends have helped build my spirit and with the Smile and care of Anne Matthews. ife goes on and we thank everyone for L their calls messages and support. ill Peacock. B Bribie Dear Readers, Coming soon to the Bribie Islander

Many times we run into consumer issues that we find annoying and can’t find a solution. The Bribie Islander now has access to a Consumer Advocate who will take your consumer issue up without having to go through the stress of lawyers, consumer affairs etc. Email your issue through and it will be responded too and a brief synopsis printed in the paper. No names or business names will be mentioned to maintain anonymity. We’re looking forward to providing this service, but remember our Advocate is not a lawyer but has extensive experience in consumer issues. Cheers, John Boland Dear Editor, I offer the following thoughts on the issue of dual citizenship and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Australia. If persons holding dual citizenship are not eligible to stand for parliament, perhaps the suitability of persons with extensive financial interests overseas should also come into question. In the Good Book it not only states, “No man can serve two masters” (Matthew 6,21), but also “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6,24). Politicians please note. Cliff Fowler, Bellara Dear Editor, Dual Citizenship MPs and others. Given that most people who are now living in Australia are from other countries and hold Dual Citizenship I cannot see why the big deal is being raised with MP’s holding dual Citizenship. Change the Constitution! No one is saying that these people are less loyal or have been doing a bad job so end the “who ah” being pushed by the Media.

As far as becoming a Republic, how much would it cost and who would became Head of State; I honestly cannot see anyone fit enough the Queen as Head of State. And how much would we end up paying that person – Millions, and would we be any better off – I don’t think so? So don’t change it certainly til the Queen passes on or abdicates. I am British and Australian but my allegiance is to Australia. Farley Dear Editor, Through your newspaper I would like to thank to ‘Translink’ for constructing a lift at the ‘New Market Train Station’. Over the years, visiting my Son who lives in New Market, I have difficulty in walking up the stairs. It was so steep, so I commended translink for the installation of a lift. My biggest thanks.....More power to you. Sincerely,

Christina Harrison, Bongaree.

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