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arrived that morning, the area was an absolute mess and it took hours to clean up. The hose had been turned on, some of the area was flooded and there was remnants of killed birds scattered about,’ she said. Lisa explained that the vandals had also tried to break into the pen where the chickens and ducks are kept but were unsuccessful. ‘In the past we have had someone steal the chickens,’ Lisa added.

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The Sandstone Lakes Early Learning Centre places great importance in educating children about animals and, as well as being home to the feathered residents, the centre has a snake, lizards and fish that the kids are able to learn about.

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hen staff at the Sandstone Lakes Early Learning Centre arrived for work on a Monday morning recently, they were horrified to find the results of what could only be described as a cruel and thoughtless act of vandalism which they believe was carried out during the Sunday night. Not only were there a number of pot plants and other items strewn around the outdoor area, the perpetrators had broken into the bird aviary and killed all but two of the sixteen birds that resided there.

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t was a happy Sunday afternoon along the waterfront of Brennan Park, Bongaree when a mysterious shape emerged from the water.

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order to demonstrate the correct methods of survival and evacuation from a smoke filled building.

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lmost without exception, there are items that should not be kept in the position that can be found in houses everywhere due to their potential to increase the risk of fire and, as a means of providing education and awareness of fire risks and their consequences, there is one particular house on Bribie Island where there are many items out of their proper place. The Jim Sorensen Safe House in Faraday Street in Bellara right next to the Fire Station has been set up with a range of features that are used in demonstrations by members of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service to groups that visit the house. As well as having a kitchen in which there are items such as paper towel and cooking oil kept next to the stove top, the house is set up so that smoke can be pumped into rooms in

Once used as accommodation for the current Station Officer, the house was named after long serving officer Jim Sorensen who served as a firefighter with QFES for thirty three years of which the final sixteen prior to his retirement in 2000 were at Bribie Island. Although no longer used as the Station Officer’s residence, the Faraday Street house was retained by QFES and tenanted out until the events that have brought about it’s transformation to what it is now. The officers who spend much of their time in the role associated with promoting education and awareness had been using a house at Petrie for the purpose but, when the house was demolished as part of the upgrade of the Fire and Rescue Station there, the Bribie Island house became the obvious choice and has been operating as a safe house for over twelve months. During last month, I was fortunate to receive an insight into how the safe house is used when Fire Station Officers Bill Goddard and Bradley Skinner came up from Brisbane to give a demonstration. Bill, who has been a firefighter for thirty four years, has been involved with providing fire safety education for seven years in a community liaison role. He told me that, as well as a place that

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can be used to provide education to the public, the house is also used as a venue for emergency services training and has the capability to be used as a command post if required. Other features of the safe house include a display of the correct home safety equipment and the option for demonstrators to provide a smoke alarm demonstration. There is an area which can seat a group while they view the various fire safety videos that are available and at the end of a demonstration, visitors are provided with brochures that have more relevant details pertaining to what they have seen on the day. In an area within the back yard of the premises, the option of having a fire there is a simulated kitchen where the effects of water on an oil fire are demonstrated and I assure you, very little water can have a dramatic and deadly effect on a very small amount of oil that has caught fire. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service invites bookings from any group that would like to attend a demonstration and bookings can be arranged by logging on to their web site which is www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safehouse or they can be contacted on 3635 1790 and by email at BRCommunity.enq@qfes.qld.gov. au for details. Another important service that QFES makes

available to residents is the option of having a fire officer visit your home to provide advice on issues such as identifying fire hazards, correct smoke alarms and other necessary precautions that you can take to minimise the risk of fire. These Safe Home visits usually take no longer than about forty five minutes and bookings can be made by calling 13 7468. This service is provided free in the interests of developing a safer community and, at the end of a visit, you will receive a safety pack which includes a comprehensive checklist. Remember, if you wish to report a fire or any other emergency, do not hesitate to dial 000. If anyone would like further information about a local situation which has the potential to be a fire risk they can contact the local Fire and Emergency Station on

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s a part of it’s special deployment at Woorim Beach, the Danish hopper dredger “Modi R” is using what is referred to as a “rainbow” method to help with the restoration of up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to the island’s only patrolled surf beach.

many beachgoers and families on school holidays,’ Cr Savige said. ‘Not only is this massive sixty three metre long ship so close to shore, we can see it pumping about nine hundred cubic metres of sand onto Woorim Beach in one hour,’ she added.

After being on hand to see the commencement of the rainbowing method, Division One Councillor Brooke Savige described the method as quite spectacular. ‘It has attracted positive reactions from

Councillor Savige thanked residents and beachgoers for their patience and for heeding instructions to keep at a safe distance from the ship while it was at work.

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RESEARCHERS ANNOUNCE CANCER BREAKTHROUGH

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enior researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute have announced an important discovery of a therapy that appears to counter the ability of cancer cells to evade the immune system by using modified poliovirus to attack cancer tumors. Professor Matthias Gromeier M.D. developed the therapy along with Professor Smita Nair, an immunologist in the Department of Surgery, described the process in an issue of the Science Translational Medicine Journal and said that it had shown promise in early clinical trials on patients with recurrent glioblastoma which is a lethal form of brain cancer.

‘We have had a general understanding of how the modified poliovirus works but not at this level,’ said Professor Gromeier. ‘Knowing the steps that occur to generate an immune response is important and will enable us to rationally decide whether and what other therapies make sense in combination with

poliovirus to improve the survival of patients,’ he said.

The research team explained how the poliovirus works to attack cancer cells directly and to trigger a longer lasting immune response that appears to inhibit regrowth of the tumor. They described how by using human melanoma and breast cancer cell lines then validating the findings in mouse models, they have found that the modified poliovirus therapy starts by attaching to malignant cells which have an abundance of the CD155 protein, otherwise known as the poliovirus receptor. The virus then begins to attack the tumor cells, killing many but not all of them and this releases tumor antigens. According to their studies, the second phase is much more complicated and, after killing the cancer cells, the modified poliovirus triggers an alarm within the immune system which alerts the body’s defences to go on the attack. This seems to occur when the modified

poliovirus infects dendritic cells which then present the tumor to T cells to launch an immune response and once the immune system is activated against the poliovirus infected tumor, the cancer cells can no longer hide and they remain vulnerable to ongoing immune attack.

‘This is an encouraging finding because it means that the poliovirus stimulates an innate inflammatory response,’ said Professor Nair. Not only is poliovirus killing tumor cells, it is also infecting the antigen cells and allowing them to function in such a way that they can now raise a T cell response that can recognise and infiltrate a tumor,’ the Professor added. The researchers said that further studies will now focus on the additional immune activity that follows exposure to the modified virus.

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With October well and truly here now is the time of year that our Island really starts to come alive with events and visitors. Each month Bribie Island and Sandstone Point are home to a range of great markets. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month sees various organisations run our well known markets at Brennan Park, raising funds for some brilliant causes. On the 4th Sunday of the month you can head over to the Vibe markets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre (Banksia Beach) for great markets, food and entertainment. Don’t forget to stop in on the Woodies and Gem Clubs and check out their great range of hand-made goods. Lastly we have the Sandstone Point Lions Club Car Boot Sale on the first Saturday of the month at the Sandstone Point Shopping Village. In addition to our great regular activities we have a range of events happening such as "Day for Duke”- an event for all the family including our fur friends! Keep the date free!

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s anyone who has successfully completed a challenge is aware, the necessary motivation is achieved by setting goals that, whilst they may seem near impossible to some, are none the less achievable. I recently met one particular local resident who has had a great deal of experience in setting and achieving goals and, just as an added hurdle, this man who has paddled the Murray River in both directions and also paddled the entire length of the mighty Mississippi has been a paraplegic since he was six months old. Only a few months after he was born in the New South Wales Mining town of Broken Hill, Ron Bath was diagnosed as having a tumour behind his lung and the operation which was necessary to save his life resulted in him being paralysed from the waist down. Ron’s parents had moved to Adelaide in order to be close to the major hospital where the operation was performed and where he would receive ongoing treatment and therapy.

canoeing was the best way I could achieve what was necessary,’ said Ron. Due to his realisation that despite the strenuous exercise necessary to paddle a canoe he was able to keep going for long periods, Ron decided to become more involved in the sport and before long he had entered the four hundred kilometre long Murray River Marathon in 1979. As a true indication of his attitude towards others, when Ron came across Greg Keading, a competitor whom he knew was trying hard to win and had broken a paddle, Ron swapped paddles with him and used the broken one until he could replace it at the next check point. Greg went on to win in his class of the race and, for his good deeds, Ron was presented with the Sportsmanship Award.

Accepting this disability as something that he could not change, Ron went about living life with the belief that anyone can achieve if they have the right motivation. ‘You have to get on with life,’ Ron told me. “Set yourself a goal and work towards achieving it,’ he said. As an example of Ron’s total commitment to improving life for himself and others, during his time at high school he became a pioneer student in the program which was designed to integrate students with disabilities into regular schools. He took part in a number of activities including the school’s four kilometre cross-country run which, through sheer determination, he completed in six hours despite being a paraplegic who could not remain upright without the support of his crutches.

After competing in a second Murray River Marathon in which he again proved his heroism by rescuing two women competitors whose kayak was overturned and again receiving the Sportsmanship Award, Ron became aware of a consistent feeling that he could have kept on going. This feeling and the lure of the challenge was the necessary motivation that Ron needed to paddle down the full length of the Murray River and in October 1981, he paddled the 2,225 kilometres from the Hume Weir near Albury to the mouth of the river at Goolwa in South Australia. As a sign of Ron’s expertise with the kayak, Ron’ had completed the journey in twenty seven days which had set a record for that class which, as far as Ron is aware, has yet to be broken. During the journey, Ron raised approximately $1,000 and donated half of this to the Red Cross whilst using the other half to fund the commencement of a canoe club for people with disabilities in Adelaide.

Ron told me that as a boy he became very involved with the scouting movement. ‘I worked hard in the Boy Scouts and I eventually earned enough badges and Qualifications to become a Queen’s Scout,’ Ron explained. ‘After that I successfully attempted to qualify for the Baden Powell Award. To earn that I had to lead a group of people on an expedition for a minimum of five days or two weekends and, as I was a bit limited as to the way I can lead others, I decided that

Now, with the knowledge of his capabilities as a canoeist, Ron began to look for new challenges and less than a year after completing the Murray Challenge, Ron decided to take on the Mississippi. Ron enlisted the help of his brother Kevin as well as his friend Caroline Nimmo who were to act as support crew for the adventure. As a trip such as this required quite a large amount of money and only having limited funds themselves, the three formed a small

committee which succeeded in raising $10,000 and also attracted the interest of a film crew who committed to filming the adventure. Ron and his crew flew to the United States in April of 1983 and, after buying a run down car for five hundred dollars, they drove to Minnesota where Ron was to commence his epic paddle at Lake Itasca which is not far South of the Canadian border and is the source of the river. Ron commenced his journey at 9.30am on a very cold day and, although travelling only just over forty kilometres during the first day, there were times over the next forty days and 3,879 kilometres when he would paddle well over one hundred kilometres in the one day.

As would be expected with a marathon journey such as this, there were days when Ron, Kevin and Caroline encountered major setbacks including when Ron’s canoe capsized and he had to be rescued by the film crew. ‘Probably the most dramatic situation was when we were washed onto logs and both the canoe and the support boat were lost along with our equipment and including my crutches,’ Ron said. ‘But, as luck would have it, we were put up by a farmer who just happened to have a spare set of crutches in his shed. We purchased another canoe and George Sorensen who is the editor of a canoeing magazine and the person who helped us buy our gear provided the funds for a support boat. From the very beginning of this adventure, radio 2BH in Ron’s home town of Broken Hill had been following the journey and, when the crew ran out of funds during the trip, the station ran an appeal and raised enough for Ron to continue. I’m sure that anyone reading this article will realise that I have only touched briefly on Ron’s Mississippi challenge and there were many other times that saw Ron show determination in the face of adversity. As well as the film which was made for television, there has been much written about the courageous adventures of Ron Bath and I would suggest that a foray on Google will provide much more information about his 1985 Mississippi Challenge which by the way, broke a record that had been set by a team from the RAF in a two person canoe. At the end of the forty one days, Ron had become the first person to paddle this river solo. Back in Australia, only a short time had passed before Ron had the desire to undertake another challenging paddle and, because no one had ever done it, he made plans to paddle the Murray River upstream. He achieved this in April 1986 taking much longer than the downstream paddle. ‘I did this when the water was very low and one of the reasons that it took so long was the amount of times that we had to take the canoe out of the river and move on to where there was enough water to begin paddling again,’ Ron explained. With this challenge behind him, Ron began to concentrate on the local canoeing scene and, along with founding the Marathon Club in South Australia, he began organising races and other events as well as training canoeists for the Murray Marathon. Ron informed me that he has a retentive memory and a problem solving mind and it was because

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of this that he took to learning about computers, resulting in the opening of computer shops in Adelaide. However, after having travelled to Queensland for holidays on a number of occasions, Ron, his wife Susan and their family of three plus the dog and cat made the move to the Sunshine State almost five years ago. They first lived on the Sunshine Coast and then settled on our beautiful island a year later. ‘Each time that we went back to Adelaide after a holiday we felt unhappy so that is why the decision to move was made,’ Ron told me. ‘One great part of living here is the difference it makes when not so many people know who you are. In Adelaide, I could not go anywhere without being recognised but here I can be much more relaxed,’ he said. Although this extraordinary man who has successfully overcome many challenges describes himself as semi-retired, to see how many people visit his computer business, Rontek, at Banksia Beach, you would think that he worked full time and then some. He assures me that this is not the case and he just enjoys being able to help people and, by the smile that he always has for anyone who he sees, I think that he really must. Thanks for allowing me to tell your story Ron. It has been a privilege.

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BUSY FINGERS By Sandra

s some of our regular customers may have noticed our fence is nearly finished and we are just waiting for the gate to arrive. Once this is installed we will commence closing the gates from 12 noon Saturday until 7.30 am Monday morning plus all public holidays. The reason we have been forced to take this action is due to the many thefts that have been occurring for many years but have escalated over the last 12 months, these incidents have been reported to police for prosecution. Over the Easter break, a man came every night and stole everything that was generously donated by his fellow islanders during the day, luckily he was identified and charged. We do not like following this action, so after discussions between committee and management the heartfelt decision was made to seal off the area during weekends and public holidays.

closure, all bins were filled by the end of the first day with not only household rubbish but also soiled mattresses and broken furniture that was dumped in our donation shed. If the shed was full they left everything in the driveway which was completely destroyed if it rained overnight. We cannot take this rubbish to Ningi as businesses can no longer access this tip, we have to go to Caboolture which is very time consuming, time that should be used for pickups and deliveries; therefore, in future the gates will continue to remain open Monday to Friday evenings, but close over the weekends and public holidays. We will continue to arrange a FREE pickup of your bulky items, please call us on 34081014. If you work during the week, we can still pickup your donations if you place them under a carport or on the verandah before you go to work and we will arrange an early collection.

Public holidays have always caused us further problems with people dumping their household rubbish, instead of going to the Ningi Tip, we started with one ToxFree bin but were forced to increase to 3 bins this has been a very expensive exercise as we have to empty them twice a week. Last Christmas they were emptied on Thursday, we closed on the Friday and after only one week

ONCE AGAIN WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS ACTION AND ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. As it is now October and Christmas is not far away, I thought I should advise that Busy Fingers will be closed from Monday 25th December until 1st January, reopening on Tuesday 2nd January. Over this period the gate will be closed, so if you have any

Susan Lamb MP Federal Member for Longman

A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN It was really heartening to see so many people on Bribie taking action to preserve our local environment. At last month’s Longman Environment Reference Group (LERG), locals came together to discuss the impact of pollution and contamination, recreation and development on the Island’s marine life, koalas and vegetation. With residents on Bribie telling me that electricity prices are hurting them, it’s great to be having a positive discussion about new, sustainable and cost-effective ways of conserving our environment. From my conversations, the feedback I’ve received is that people on the Island want to transition towards forms of energy which are cleaner and less expensive (and so do I!). I look forward to continuing these conversations at the next LERG.

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THE BRIBIE ISLANDER items to donate please call us either before Christmas for a pickup or on the 2nd January, on 34081014 thank you. Our manager Sonia asked one of our volunteers to help her with some new shelving and cupboards; once completed there will be a little re-arranging resulting in the storage of items in their individual areas which will make it easier for our customers to locate the items they are looking for. We will continue to have random 50% off sales over the coming weeks so please check out our bargains, our stock of Christmas decorations will soon be on the shelves. We have also arranged for a new advertisement at the Bribie Island Cinema so please check it out next time you are at the movies, you can also catch our advert in this paper too, we are very lucky to have people supporting us while we support you. On Sunday 3rd September there was an article in the Sunday Mail called “Seize the Opportunity” a story about expert Op shopper Hannah Klose who also has a website called nevereverpayretail.com.au It was a very interesting article in which she was giving op-shopping tips. She had an interview with “Flourish Bomb” in July where she mentioned a visit to Bribie Island and she was amazed at what our op shops had to offer, she even mentioned Busy Fingers. She said she had an hectic Friday on Bribie Island, at the first op shop - Lifeline she was given a list and a map of where all the op shops are situated, (Busy Fingers also has a list, so if we

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don’t have what you need just ask our cashier for a copy). Hannah was surprised to find out that we had eleven shops in total but she only managed to get to six, but everywhere she went there were so many bargains, fill a bag for $5, clothes priced as low as a $1, she also bought a nappy bag for just $4 at Busy Fingers, she stated it was ridiculous as everywhere she went there were so many bargains to be had and Bribie Island was a place that op shoppers needed to visit, so our island received some free publicity which is great. One of the many charitable associations we have helped in the past is Toc H at Coungeau House 36 Banya St, Bongaree, who provide affordable holiday accommodation to disabled and disadvantaged groups. I thought I would mention that on Saturday 21st October they are having their annual fundraising event The October Feast commencing at 1pm, it includes a concert, and is an afternoon of music and laughter with afternoon tea, raffles, and lucky door prize. Tickets are only $10 and are selling fast so please call Jan on 0409 197763 for your ticket. Once again we must sincerely thank Richard and his merry team for allowing us to share Busy Fingers with you; we must also congratulate them on the great mid month glossy paper which is always full of interesting articles, so don’t forget to have a read with your morning coffee. Hope to see you in the shop soon.

COMMUNITY EVENTS WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE AGE PENSION? Everald Compton, the former Chairman of National Seniors Australia, co-chaired our successful Seniors’ Forum earlier this year. It was clear that Malcolm Turnbull isn’t listening, recently cutting the Energy Supplement for new pensioners, making changes to superannuation and continuing with his plan to increase the pension age to 70. Everald will again join me on 22 November as we continue to discuss the social and economic pressures of ageing and the real day-to-day expenditure of people living on the age pension. Come along to November’s Forum and give us your feedback. To express your interest and reserve your seat, call my office on (07) 5432 3177 or email Susan.Lamb.MP@aph.gov.au

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A REALLY HAIRY TIME AT LA VERA

By Neil Wilson

(From L to R) Richard Whetlor (Editor) Sarah Beveridge (Sarah'z Hair Boutique) Michael Bain (La Vera Gourmet Pizza & Bar) Stephanie Brown (Organiser of the event) Louis Roubin from Bongaree and Alan Gough from Banksia Beach (RSL Fishing Club members)

or anyone who drove along Toorbul Street around lunch time on the recent Queen’s Birthday holiday and wondered why there was a crowd of people gathered outside the La Vera Restaurant, read on to appease your curiosity. The people in that crowd were there for one or both of two very special reasons, either to become a victim of the hairdresser’s clippers or to cheer on those who were participating in the Shave For A Cure fundraiser that had been organised by La Vera employee Stephanie Brown. Stephanie told me that she had always had long hair and has been experimenting with various

styles recently. ‘I have tries cutting it to shoulder length and then with a fringe,’ said Stephanie. ‘Now that I am having it shaved off, it will give me the opportunity to try some of the shorter styles that are popular at the moment,’ she explained. Stephanie’s mother Theresa said that when Steph made the decision to shave her hair off, it was a natural choice to do it to raise money. As Stephanie has been an employee at the restaurant for three years, La Vera owner Michael Bain and the rest of the staff have given their full support to the project with Michael also offering up his head to the hairdresser’s

Hairdressers Sarah and Paula with their victims Richard, Stephanie, Michael, Alan and Loris

clippers. Joining Michael for the shave were Richard Whetlor, Editor of The Bribie Islander, Alan Gough and Loris Roubin. I must say that they all looked very different with less hair. Although she always has the day off on Mondays, Sarah Beveridge, the owner of SARAH’Z Hair Boutique on Toorbul Street gave up her time to relieve the participants of their locks with the assistance of the very accomplished Paula Singleton. Sarah told me that this was the third time that she had been involved in the fundraiser. After all the cutting and shaving was completed, Stephanie thanked everyone for their support and made the

Sarah starts the shave on Stephanies locks! Paula Singleton gets going on Michaels hair and beard!!

It was a great turnout on Monday 2nd October at La Vera's, great crowd.

(From L to R) Searne Easton, Chloe Bell, Megan Kieth, Ayden Singleston, Bethany Taylor, Emmalee Gouldsbrough, Stephanie Brown and Taylor Herbert

(L to R) Michael applauds Alan Gough after the big shave and Paula Singleton is the shaver!

comment that with all her hair gone, she feels free. At the time of writing this article, Stephanie has raised $1,300 and she informed me that if anyone would like to contribute to her event, they should log on to the link which is https:// secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/ donate.aspx?eventld=14158&spid=4015140 Congratulations to all who took part in this very worthwhile fundraising event and to all those who offered their support. Your efforts do not go un-noticed.

Patricia Whetlor (Editors mum!) with Sarah Beveridge

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BUSHFIRES PART ONE

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is to be prepare and have a plan. Lort Smith Animal Hospital has put together a Pet Bushfire Relocation Kit:

We are approaching Summer and that means bushfire season. Most of us have an evacuation plan for ourselves but what about your pets? In 2009 Victorian bushfire known as Black Saturday was a very tragic event. Over 1 million animals including pets, livestock and native animals perished. The key to survival

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PET CARE

Non Perishable food and water, A bowl for each pet; spare collars and leads; a carrier for cats and small pets; bedding, old towels and a woollen blanket; a pet first aid kit, including medication with a written list of what they are; Vet’s contact details and proof of vaccination. Make sure your pets are microchipped and details are up to date. Have an identification tag on your dog’s collar with an emergency contact phone number.

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Did you know that some local council authorities can rehome lost dogs after only 7 days? The microchip is transferred

If you go away for only a few weeks and your pet runs away from home or the carer, your beloved pet may be a part of someone else’s family by the time you return. Kennelling is more costly but also more secure, as pets are inclined to run away when you are away, perhaps looking for you. Kennels are the most secure option, and normally let groups of dogs of similar size out to play together in a secure yard twice daily. If you kennel your pet for a few days from an early age, most pets are accepting of kennelling for life. It is very handy to have this as an option in case of a sudden emergency.

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DONOVAN ON OUR DOORSTEP By Nikita Chee

Chrystal Simpson and Rosalee Langham: fans from day dot

The calm before the storm

The audience cheered as Donovan performed a combination of her latest songs and crowd favourites

Couple Ashley and Darren enjoy the show

V.I.Ps were treated to pre-show canapes

Ms Donovan’s R U OK? shoes

You can buy Casey’s album: “Off the Grid and Somewhere in Between” in stores or on iTunes now.

Tracey Bradfield, Cameron Brown and Natalie Bate from Brisbane celebrate Cam’s birthday

The singer in her element

Fans gather around Ms Donovan to talk and get their picture taken

Pre-show performer Nicole Skye got the crowd grooving!

Casey and the band – Thank you for the music

Casey Donavan: a contemplative and powerful entertainer

ights, Camera, Canape: everything was on show and ready to go at the Bribie Island RSL the night Ms Casey Donovan came to entertain guests. Fans from around the area including Brisbane arrived to see the renowned singer/songwriter and were treated to Casey’s first tour-show for her new album: “Off The Grid and Somewhere In between”. Casey, who was the second season winner of Australian Idol and most recently winner of, ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ Australia, satisfied the crowd with everything from belting ballads to slow and smooth easy listening. Before the show, Casey spent time greeting fans and getting pictures taken with them. The singer was happy to talk about her musical inspiration, icons and identity. “Everyday people give me inspiration,” she said. “It’s interesting when I’m in the studio… I sit there just starting from scratch and I have so many visions and melodies that it’s so hard for me to pick one. Then I’m like, let’s just try it and put it all together”. Ms Donovan explained her connectedness to her recent album: “I can emote with all [the songs] with different aspects of my life. You’ve got your sad ballads and you’ve got your epic masterpieces, You’ve got your funky kind of ‘White Dragon’… ‘Five O’clock Dance’, is very country, ‘Rendezvous is R ‘n’ B.” When asked about her personal life she said: “I’m happy at the moment, extremely comfortable and happy. Lots of things are going on and it’s nice to be going with the flow and not jumping in and out of the tide”.

The singer was poignant: “Sometimes you have to walk away from something that you love to get clarity and that’s okay.” “Even in the darkest of days someone will come in and turn the light on and you’ll see it”. Casey who is also an Advocate for the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence and supporter of ‘R UO K? Day’ gives advice to the young people of Bribie Island: “Keep at it, keep trying whether it’s the arts or sports or anything in life. Keep trying and keep the love and passion alive”. She added: “Remember to look after you”. Ms Donovan stayed on Bribie overnight and was able to visit our beautiful beaches. Accompanied with her was band members: Phil Belovukovic (guitar), Joel Jenkins (keys), Danny Stitt (bass) and Gareth Flanagan (drums).

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CABOOLTURE WARPLANE AND FLIGHT HERITAGE MUSEUM NOTICE OF CANCELLED EVENT

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The Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum wishes to advise that the “Wings and Wheels” day scheduled for Sunday October 29th has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and would like apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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Bribie Islander!

By Richard Whetlor

Adam, Tiffany, Selina and Richard enoying a night out!

oday I am excited, not because it's another day running this fantastic newspaper, but perhaps something else, like a good old night out! Haven't had one for ages, so four of us are heading out to Sue's Bar and Grill, recently opened in the old Merlot's restaurant at Bongaree, by the Jetty. What beautiful scenery to dine with. The owners Sue and Chris Venderly, I have known, through business, for many years. They started up Sue's Cafe & Takeaway at Banksia Beach, just over 3 years ago, funnily enough we both started our ventures at the

Fillet steak medium rare with prawn toppers

Mac and cheese balls

Selina, Sue and Tiffany bonding!

same time. August 2014, how time flies. Their Banksia Beach Cafe, has gone from strength to strength and sells several hundred burgers and many other dishes every week. If you know someone who visits this fine establishment and ask them if the food is good, then the answer will be YES, YES, YES!. Wicked menu and equally adorable to the taste buds. Also it's great to see a local business that is supported by the community and making a success of things, this can be applied to their new restaurant.

Fillet steak medium

Selina tucking in to the cheese balls

Starting up a new restaurant is both difficult and risky, roughly, over half of new start up restaurants go broke within the 1st year. BUT, not this one, let me tell you about our night out here and of course the food! Me and Adam had the rib fillet steak which was 'melt in your mouth' with prawn toppers and the hot chips were wonderfully different, the girls had the fillet mignon steak, equally as good and the atmosphere was great. Such a lovely spot with great views. Take a look at the photos and captions and why not try Sue's Bar & Grill for yourself? Bookings are recommended, as the place can get packed

out quickly in peak times. We finished the evening with drinks and cocktails in the outside bar area overlooking the Jetty and beautiful Pumicestone Passage. We even had the famous topped fries (born in the Banksia Cafe). Well done Sue and Chris, on setting up this business and although a few expected 'teething problems' at the start, I was impressed to see their ipad ordering system, the design and ambiance of the place along with the excellent service we received that night! I dont need to wish you all the best, you are the best! Good work.

Rib-eye fillet with prawn toppers

Tiffany tucking in to the cheese balls, yummy

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10TH BIRTHDAY FOR BONGAREE BUSINESS

business. By Neil Wilson

After being both employed by Australia Post for some time, Susie and Jack bought the agency just over ten years ago and since then have endeared themselves to many people in the area, both in the business sector and the community at large. During their time in the business they have seen the postal system undergo a number of changes and Jack told me that keeping up with information technology has probably been the biggest change. ‘Sometimes it makes tasks quicker and easier but there are other occasions when it becomes detrimental and can result in lesser business,’ Jack said. ‘We have experienced a decline in mail, especially in the last five years but parcel post has risen. We are also seeing a rise in the number of customers who come in for passports, identity photos and travel money,’ he added. Originally situated at the site which is now Scoopy’s, the Bongaree Post Office has been in business for over one hundred years and at that time was the main one for Bribie Island. It was relocated to a position near the Bongaree Sports Club before shifting to it’s current position and, although not the main island post office anymore, provides an important service to the many who enjoy the personal attention that Susie and Jack offer.

n this day and age when it is not uncommon to see businesses change hands on a regular basis due to one reason or another

including bad management, increased competition or a number of other reasons. This being the case, Susie and Jack Stride,

the operators of the Bongaree Post Office deserve to be congratulated on achieving the milestone of ten years at the helm of their

Happy Birthday, Susie and Jack Stride of the Bongaree Post Office, we wish you many more years of business success on Bribie Island.

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CONCERTO BY MANDOLIN

By Neil Wilson

ribie Island Orchestra Director and Conductor Martin White has confirmed that the guest artist at the orchestra’s next concert will be accomplished mandolinist Cassandra D’Arcy who will be performing a Vivaldi Concerto with the backing of pianist Gary Hunt and the orchestra. ‘This is not the first time that Cassandra has played at one of our concerts,’ Martin told me. ‘She has played concertos with us in the past and has been very well received by all who attended. She shows great dexterity on this instrument,’ he added. Martin said that orchestra will provide the entertainment for the rest of the concert with a varied programme that will include works by Bach and Faure as well as a bracket of Latin American tunes that will keep feet tapping.

Perfect For Me - Eppic (feat. Tyler Ward) “One great song. One Great Dancer. Two bunkbed roommates.” These words words straight from the mouth of co-singer Tyler Ward on music video, ‘Perfect For Me’. ‘Perfect For Me’ is a melt-your heart love song written by rapper Eppic and Alex G and performed by two best friends. Tyler and Eppic not only made the song come alive together, they were once flatmates. ‘Perfect For Me’, serenades devoted adoration to a female they’re in love with quoting, “Everything she does, she does with grace. Love the way she knows her worth…I’m amazed. That’s true beauty, she’s got it going on; her glow is a golden blaze”. The song features gentle acoustic guitar, reverberating piano, synth and drums. Eppic raps with passion and great flow and Tyler’s voice melts your soul. For all the female readers out there, you will feel like the song is being sung to you! A simply light-hearted, feel good, mushy song.

‘We know from past experience that seats for performances such as this are booked out well in advance so anyone who plans to come to this concert will need to phone Heather White on 5497 5818 to secure a booking,’ said Martin. The concert will be held at the Retirement Village hall in Foley Street on October 22nd and will commence at 6.30 pm and, as

Mandolinist Cassandra D'Arcy will entertain with a Vivaldi Concerto

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Retirement Village hall in Foley Street on October 22nd and will commence at 6.30 pm

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1. EAT Eating spring greens will help lighten your body and bitter greens will help cleanse the liver and therefore reduce the feeling of sluggishness. Eating lightly, little and often will also allow fuller and better digestion. Adding still some ginger, cloves and cumin to your food will ensure your lymphatic system is fighting fit. 2. EMOTION What are you still holding onto? If you don’t let it go it’s like you will be dragging a weight around for the rest of the year (or longer)! Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Is fear holding you back? 3. ENVIRONMENT Yes, it’s that time of year to de-clutter. When we clear out our environment, we create space to attract more of what we want in our life and to be able to think and feel more clearly.

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THE MAGIC OF WOOD

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By Neil Wilson

The workshop is very well equipped

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his is a place where people who need an interest can come to be creative. A lot of men who come here tell us that their wife sent them as a way of getting them out of the house.’ This was the description of the Bribie & District Woodcrafters that the associations President Ian Trail gave me when I caught up with him at their workshop building behind the Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive recently. Incorporated in 1996 and currently with a membership of 197, the Bribie & District Woodcrafters (The Woodies) is definitely the place to be for anyone who enjoys working with wood and the skills of the members become very evident when one sees the various examples of craftmanship that have been made. From carving to furniture making and turning to pyrography, it all happens at the Woodies. When Ian gave me a tour of the workshop areas used by the association members, I

was impressed by the extensive range of very high quality equipment available and by the professional approach displayed by those who were working on their creations at the time. Not only do the members have use of equipment that you would expect to see in a commercial factory, towards the rear of the workshop areas there is a horizontal band saw, an impressive stockpile of timber for members to use and even a spray booth. ‘Some of the equipment that we are fortunate to have has been purchased by funding from the Community Benefit Gambling Grants,’ Ian told me. ‘As well as the equipment that you see in the workshops, we have an extractor that removes all the sawdust and shavings that are created and we send that to be used by the Riding for the Disabled programme at Burpengary,’ he added. Ian explained that any profits that are made through activities such as sales of products

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and other fundraising activities are used to support local causes from time to time. He said that they also use their skills to manufacture items for organisations such as VMR and church groups. ‘At present we are involved in making treasure chests that will be sited at various locations in the Beachmere area and will be filled with books for children to borrow. The books are all excess stock that is created when the Council Library re-stocks,’ Ian said. Any interested in viewing or perhaps purchasing some of the beautiful items that are made by the Woodies will have the opportunity from October 21st to 29th when the Bribie & District Woodcrafters hold their exhibition at the Mathew Flinders Gallery in the Community Arts Centre. Entry to the exhibition which is open from 9am until 4pm and entitled “Island Magic” will be by gold coin donation and will include a free ticket in the lucky door prize as well as the opportunity to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” for the item that you believe to be the best one on display. The display will include examples of lovingly turned, burned, carved, sawn and hammered items, many of which will be available for purchase and would make great Christmas presents.

An example of the beautiful items that are made by the Woodcrafters

As well as an exhibition, the event is a chance for members to have their creations judged for the quality of workmanship in the various categories as well as competing for the title of Best Exhibit on display. If anyone would like to find out more about the exhibition or even about joining the Woodies, they can call June Jeffreys on 5429 5460 for details.

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t is easy to put a filter on your phone when you’re taking a picture. We can ‘Photoshop’, airbrush and edit. We’ve perfected putting on make-up, putting on a show and putting on a face. All this in an effort to hide who we really are from the world. Everybody does it to some degree, because we crave acceptance and inclusion. However, if your acceptance is at the cost of hiding the true you, then is it really acceptance at all? I’ve been reading a book by author Keith Miller called, “Please Love Me”. It follows the captivating story of a lady named Hedy who recounts strained childhood and scary teenage years. However, through all her confusion growing up Hedy never gave up on fulfilling a restless search for success which, to her, was going to bring the intimacy she desired. Hedy is raw, open and honest about how great she was on making her life look perfect on the outside while the whole time she felt like an insecure little girl on the inside. She discovered that this path of stress and striving only left her feeling empty and

it wasn’t until she let her true colours flow (literally through painting) that intimacy came into her reach. I am yet to finish the book, but felt inspired from what I’ve read thus far to talk on raw honesty. Letting ourselves be vulnerable in this world can be one of the scariest things ever. It seems to be the opposite of being sensible if you want to get far in this life. ‘Dog-eat-dog’, as the saying goes. Yet, its end is hollow; its story is void of any real living and is only like a hazy dream. Artificial, fake. True satisfaction comes from stopping. Stropping from being busy for a minute and looking at yourself. If you’re scared, push past it. Ask who you are; it’s time to begin that search that nags deep down in your soul and longs to be unearthed. If you keep moving, you’ll only repress that feeling and thus deny something you deserve: the story of why you’re here. This period of time can make you feel like you’re free floating. Like you’ve just stepped out of the current of life into a large expanse of scary-calm. But it’s good. It is here where

you must learn to express yourself. Everyone has some unique way of expression. If you’ve discovered it, that’s a real blessing. If you haven’t, it’s not time to give up. It might be found in the arts: painting, music, dance, theatre, writing, woodwork, poetry… the arts are boundless. It could be fixing things: mechanics, engineering or building. It could be just being in nature. Or having family. Or maybe it’s an undiscovered thing. Either way, there’s something unique about you that is at the core of your soul. It the expression of this amazing thing that brings to you a sense of belonging and reality that you crave.

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and they like, no, love, what they see. No masks, no filters, just you. And it’s okay. What’s more? Expressing yourself unlocks other people to express themselves. Herein is where the beginning of peace and freedom lay.

Personally there are a few things which do that for me: singing, writing, making beautiful things are some. For a long time, I’ve been shy about sharing these parts of me with people, but overtime with the encouragement of friends and family (especially my Mummy) I’ve been able to overcome that fear. And it’s been very rewarding. The best feeling is when those special, hidden things that make you come alive are praised by the people you know. It’s like, finally the world can see into you without make up on,

TIGERS FAREWELL 2017

he Bribie Island Soccer Football Club held its end of season Presentation Day on Saturday 10 September.

President John Aldous said “2017 has been another year of growth and achievement. While we are is proud of all our teams, four teams have had a tremendous year. Our under 12 boys, our under 13 boys, our Senior Women and our Senior Men all made it through to the finals. We especially want to congratulate our under 12 boys who won the premiership coming out on top of the ladder at the end of the season and our Senior Men who were not only premiers for the season, but they were also Grand Final champions.” there is much to celebrate at our This year Junior Presentation and in addition to our team awards, we awarded a number of special awards, the Bribie Island RSL “Little

Digger Award” went to Kyra Brunt; the President’s Award went to Wendy Ennor; Volunteer of the Year Award went to Jear Cochrane; Manager of the Year was taken out by Ryan McCarthy and Coach of the Year went to Jacob Hernandez.

We will be looking for players at all levels for next season. So keep an eye on our Facebook or website for the club signon details which will be held in the last weekend of January 2018 – 27th and 28th. FOR MORE INFORMATION John Aldous President Mobile: 0404 056 830 Email: thepresident@bribieislandfc.com.au

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WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THEM receive little or even no recognition for their efforts. One such group of volunteers are the many people who give freely of their time to help with the various tasks that are associated with the operation of the Bribie Island Butterfly House and, as a way of making them aware of the value that is placed on their services, local MP Rick Williams sponsored a “Thank You” morning tea at the Butterfly House recently. As someone who has taken an interest in the project from it’s inception, Mr Williams has supported the Butterfly House in a number of ways including providing a Government grant of $35,000 to help with the construction at the new site. MP Rick Williams (L) was presented with a certificate of thanks by Butterfly House founder Ray Archer.

s I have said quite often in the past, I never cease to be amazed at the way so many members of our community are prepared to make themselves available when help is needed and sadly, it is often the case that these dedicated volunteers

When addressing the gathering, Mr Williams told those present that the Bribie Island Butterfly House would become an important tourist attraction for the area and this meant a boost to the local economy as well as helping to put the island on the map. ‘All the volunteers do a wonderful job here,’ said Mr Williams. ‘This whole region exists because of it’s volunteers and I often ask myself the question, where would we be without them?’ he said. In response to

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Mr Williams, Butterfly House founder Ray Archer presented him with a certificate of thanks and commented on just how important his assistance had been in establishing the new Butterfly House. As a part of the morning’s program and very important at this time of the year, the guests were addressed by Paul Klingner who is the relieving Officer in Charge at the Bribie Island Fire Station. During his talk, Paul spoke about the importance of having the correct smoke alarms fitted and about other precautions that should be taken around the home. He also listed the various ways that residents can protect their homes and themselves against the ravaging effects of bushfires and made a point of the fact that this bushfire season is on track to be even worse than that of 1994. Paul stressed that if there is any suspected threat of fire, people should never hesitate to call 000. ‘Even if it turns out to be a false alarm, that is the best outcome and much better than someone losing their home or even their life because the call wasn’t made in time,’ said Paul.

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BRIDGING THE GAP IN OUR HISTORY

First cars cross bridge 1963

he arrival of Matthew Flinders on the sloop “Norfolk” in 1799 was a very significant date in the long history of the original people of this land. Perhaps the most significant social and economic event in the 164 years after that was the building of the Bribie Island Bridge. When the bridge to Bribie Island opened on October 19th 1963 life on Bribie Island, and in Queensland , and Australia, and the rest of the world, was very different from today. Depending how old you are reading this article, you may need to be reminded of some other things that happened back in 1963.

In 1963 when the Bridge was built U.S. President John Kennedy assassinated in Dallas……. Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visited Australia …..Government announce Decimal currency to come in 1966 …….Charles Perkins “Freedom Ride” to end aboriginal segregation………The first National Television Network was formed. Australia was largely an agricultural economy and primary produce accounted for 77% of Australia’s commodity exports. Also in 1963 the Commonwealth Marriage Act came into force legitimising children born out of wedlock by the subsequent

Bridge opening aerial 1963

marriage of their parents.

the island.

Now in 2017 we have some similar issues occupying our thoughts, including concerns about an additional bridge, or a replacement bridge, and when and where it might happen.

This did not eventuate, but in 1961 a Contract was awarded for a bridge to be constructed at a cost of 358,000 pounds.

Bribie a quiet holiday destination

The complex construction had involved driving 206 piles, weighing 12 ton each, laying 38 spans of concrete beams to span the 832 metre length.

In 1962 the resident population of Bribie Island was less than 600 people, with many more coming for weekends and holidays, but Bribie Island was still a quiet and peaceful holiday destination. There had been much speculation about building a bridge to Bribie island for over 30 years . In those days, even with a small population, there were two Councillors representing Bribie on Caboolture Shire Council and the community worked hard creating what they needed with their own volunteer efforts. Steamship excursions from Brisbane to Bribie had carried thousands of people for weekends and holidays since 1912, but this had stopped in 1953. A car ferry service had become popular since 1947, after the military built a road from Caboolture in WW2, and motor car ownership increased. Politicians talked about a bridge to Bribie during election campaigns in the late 1950’s, and had considered having it paid for by Developers, in exchange for land on

The Bridge was opened by Premier Frank Nicklin on 19th October 1963 and was the longest precast pre-stressed concrete bridge in Australia.

Just weeks before the opening an expensive Toll was announced, to be paid by all vehicles coming to the island. The 10 shilling Toll was a significant cost and came as a complete surprise, people were very disappointed , and it impacted growth and development for some time. Better roads and increased car ownership had led to population growth on both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, but this did not immediately eventuate on Bribie Island. In 1963 the 10 Shilling Bridge Toll would have paid the cost of Petrol to drive a car from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and back, and you could buy a pound of Beef for 2 shillings. The Bribie Bridge bridge toll was 10 times that on the Hornibrook Highway, and was the most expensive road toll in Australia Land prices and rates on Bribie had risen significantly in anticipation of change , but

the expensive Bridge Toll lasted 12 years and was finally removed in 1975 when the bridge had been paid for by the money collected. The much lower Hornibrook Highway toll was also lifted in 1975 having been in place for 40 years.

Bridge Opening celebrations. Bribie residents were outraged at the expensive toll and threatened to boycott or disrupt the opening ceremony. The opening day was however a big success, with large crowds and processions of floats, horse drawn carts, vintage cars ,marching bands and hundreds of vehicles driving to the island for the first time. It was so busy that the bridge was declared “One-Way” on to Bribie in the morning, and then “One-Way off in the afternoon. This photo, taken on the opening day, shows the two lanes of vehicles coming onto the island. If you look carefully at the photo you will see many things that are different today.……. footpath handrail, overhead lights, sealed road …… how many more differences can you see ?

The Aerial photo of the mainland end of the Bridge, taken on the opening day , shows the huge number of buses, cars and people that gathered for the event, with the Toll

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Bridge Toll Gates 1963

Gates in the divided road surrounded by people waiting to walk across for the first time. The “Bribie Star” local newspaper of the day produced a special complimentary souvenir edition documenting some fascinating history of the island by many of the pioneer residents. There had been an expectation that Bribie residents would not have to pay the toll, and eventually they did get a small concession. Books of tickets for multiple crossings could be purchased at a small discount and there was an exemption for Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Royal mail and Government vehicles. 14,000 cars crossed the bridge in the first week it was open, paying 7000 pounds to the two toll collectors, who were each on an annual salary of 5000 pounds. Many of the new visitors were very disappointed with inadequate parking facilities and amenities on the island, and may never have returned. In the first two years of the new bridge over 300,000 cars crossed over, but population growth was much lower than anticipated reaching just 2000 by 1975 when the toll was lifted.

50 years of Anniversaries For the 10th Anniversary in 1973 the toll was still in force, but by the 20th Anniversary in 1983 the toll had been lifted and a major celebration was held in conjunction with the “Bribie Island Festival” organised by the Lions Club, who sold “Passports” to the island as a fundraiser. In 1988 a “Silver Jubilee Carnival” was held for 25 years, together with a special edition of the local newspaper, and a souvenir T-shirt was produced. The 30 year anniversary in 1993 was held in conjunction with a “Bribie Aquatic Festival”. I had only just come to live on Bribie Island in 2004 and knew nothing at all about Bribie History, or the significance of the Bridge, but I organised a fundraising walk for Rotary in which several teams of 10 people each walk over the bridge and back 4 times. So each sponsored team walked 40 kilometres and raised $4000 for Rotary causes. As a result of organising this event I met Stella Ray, a very long term resident of the island, who sparked my interest in the unique history of this island community. In 2008, I and many other enthusiastic people founded the Bribie Island Historical Society, and In 2013 the Historical Society placed a 50 year commemorative bronze plaque on a stone beside the bridge,

Bribie Bridge building 1962

and invited people involved in the bridge construction to participate.

The Past …and Future There has been much talk in recent years about the age and limitations of our 54 year old bridge, and the need for a second or replacement bridge. There are some who say “Bring back a Bridge Toll” and other who say “Blow the bridge up” and return to the peaceful days of water access only. Six years from now in 2023 the Bridge will be 60 years old, and will no doubt still be very much in use, whatever decisions are made about the location and timing of a

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second bridge. Some readers of this article may have personal memories and photos of the original bridge opening , or photos and souvenirs from subsequent anniversary events. The Historical Society is keen to hear from you and capture your memories. Please contact them on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com and come to the Bribie Island Library for Anniversary day on 19th October between 9:30 and noon to chat over a coffee and view some old photos.

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Kakadu roost. They come to Banksia Beach to rest when their other local roosting and feeding grounds are flooded by high tides. They have been in our area for several weeks now and I am waiting for the next high tide to see if they have remained in the Pumicestone Passage or flown further south to rest for the summer. The best place to view the Eastern Curlew is at Kakadu and Toorbul Roost at high tide. You may also see the odd one feeding anywhere along the shoreline. Whimbrels that also frequent our shorelines look very similar but are a smaller bird. Eastern Curlews are easily disturbed and while I was watching them at Kakadu they

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were constantly being bothered by passing water craft. Each time a boat went by they flew off for some distance before returning to the roost. They were not getting their required rest. August is when Eastern Curlews begin returning to Australia from their nesting areas in Russia and NE China. During the months between August and March they take up residence along the coastline of Australia resting and feeding and gaining energy for their next marathon flight which will begin towards the end of February or early March. Before migrating they need to increase their body weight by at least 70% which they lose quickly after beginning their flight. From Australia they fly along the East AsianAustralasian Flyway often flying around 6000 km by day and night before stopping for food and rest before continuing on. Some of their stopping places are Japan, China, Korea and Borneo. They desperately need to stop and rest to gain strength for the next leg of their journey but this is becoming increasingly difficult. Many of their usual stopping places have been destroyed by development so consequently their numbers have drastically dropped off. In the 1990,s it was not uncommon to see flocks of over 3,000 Curlews landing on Bribie Island to roost and feed. Now it is a different story. It has been estimated that they have declined by about 58% during that short time. Eastern Curlews have now been placed on the federal critically

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endangered list. Often before they set out on their migration they have already donned their breeding plumage of bright rufous. When they reach their breeding grounds in the Arctic Circle they have a period from May to late June to breed when their food source for this short time is plentiful. They feed on insects during this period. Males court females by flapping their wings and leaping high into the air. Nests are scrapes on the ground and lined with leaves. Females usually lay about 4 eggs and both parents incubate the eggs. Chicks leave the nests immediately after hatching and are able to feed themselves. Parents do not wait till their chicks are ready before flying back to Australia. The chicks are able to leave their breeding grounds at the incredibly young age of 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 weeks following their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pathway on their long journey of about 10,000 km. Young birds begin breeding at about 3 - 4 years so remain in Australia for this period. Eastern Curlews are the largest waders in the world being over 50 cm in length. They have very large, down curved bills around 18.5 cm, long legs and stand approx 66 cm tall. Both male and female have similar plumage. Food of crabs, molluscs and worms is obtained by probing their bills deep into the sand during their time in Australia. The main threat to Eastern Curlews is the loss of habitat. Other threats are disturbances by humans, dogs and raptors when feeding and resting. Rising water levels and pollution are also problematic. Over the years several organizations have been trying to learn more about the habits of Eastern Curlews by fitting tracking devices, bands and flags to the birds and recording data obtained from these tools. Countries such as Japan, Russia, China and Australia are jointly surveying the migratory routes and stopping places with the goal in mind of bringing about the international protection of Eastern Curlews, their wetlands and habitats.

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hat time of the year is once again almost upon us, a time which calls for celebration in one form or another. Firstly the Melbourne Cup will captivate the nation then Christmas and New Year will follow not long afterwards so have a look around for any special prices on the king of fizzes, Champagne, but what do the best selling Champagnes taste like?

Before we consider taste let’s have a look at exactly what Champagne is and why it is so special. Firstly to be called Champagne the grapes have to be grown within the exact boundaries of The Champagne district in France, over the road is no good the boundary is mapped out. Champagne, with its two major towns of Epernay and Rheims, was the first region to make sparkling wine in quantity and became synonymous with the finest sparkling wine produced in the world. To maintain the quality growers in The Champagne region have to grow just three grape varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir accounts for just over a third of the total acreage and provides the basic structure and depth of fruit of the wine. Chardonnay is planted to a quarter of the vineyards and imparts a certain austerity and elegance to young Champagnes and the remaining third of the vineyards are dedicated to Pinot Meunier which provide many Champagnes with richness and fruitiness. It is the ability of the winemaker using different quantities of these grape varieties to produce

a wine in their own unique style from The Champagne region, remember there are over 100 Champagne houses and 19,000 growers in the region!

Although The Romans were the inhabitants to plant grapes in Champagne it wasn’t until the 1600’s that Champagne evolved by accident when after a cold winter prematurely halted fermentation in some wine bottles only to be awakened with the warmth of spring causing carbon dioxide to form in the wine, and if the bottle wasn’t made of strong glass would explode. Those that didn’t explode were found to have bubbles inside and many winemakers considered it a fault, even a Benedictine Monk by the name of Dom Perignon tried to get rid of the bubbles. Some of the wine was picked up by the French Royal Family who took a liking to this new style of wine and now the winemakers started to make the wine deliberately. In the 19th century the bottles were now being made to withstand the pressure and advances made by the house of Veuve Clicquot in the development of methode champenoise where the whole process starts and finishes in the same bottle that made production of sparkling wine on a large scale profitable and this period saw the founding of today’s famous Champagne houses including Krug, Pommery and Bollinger. Today the regions 86,500 acres produce over 200 million bottles annually with the French authorities looking at

expanding the boundaries.

The largest selling Champagne in France is a relative newcomer by the name of Nicolas Feuillatte which actually is a co-operative of hundreds of growers, it is also the third largest Champagne producer in the world. You will notice that all the following Champagnes are non-vintage because they blend several years of wine production which gives the houses consistency of style and quality, you can also buy vintage Champagnes but they tend to be more expensive and are subject to growing condition such as excessive rain or drought in that particular vintage. At a recent tasting carried out by sparkling wine experts and Masters of Wine the following comments were made. Lanson Black Label Non-Vintage Fresh apple like flavours with toasty bread and nutty notes. Piper-Heidseck Cuvee Non-Vintage Creamy aromas of toasted bread with a dry chalky finish Pommery Brut Royal Non-Vintage Aromas of white bread and a touch of honey and nuts and a sharp lemon lift at the finish. Well balanced with a chalky taste. Tattinger Brut Reserve Non-Vintage A fresh citrus taste, a gentle toasty aroma and finishes creamy and squeaky clean Laurent-Perrier Brut Non-Vintage

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Aromas of apples and citrus with a touch of honey and a chalky finish. G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Non-Vintage. Aromas of apples and bread with a dry chalky finish. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Non-Vintage Aromas of apples and pineapples with bready notes. You will notice a constant theme which makes Champagne different from other sparkling wine and that is many of the wines have a delightful yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread that bursts from the bubbles and there always seems to be specials around making buying a bottle of Champagne even more pleasant.

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MAD POETS SOCIETY BACON & EGGS OR “There are so many people who show disdain for poetry mainly because they do not understand the emotions felt by the writer whether it be Keats, Longfellow, Byron, Paterson, Lawson or Kendall”.

“SMOKE & MIRRORS” By Barry Clark, U3A Public Relations

“Prose is written to be read, poetry is emotion to be felt” THE WOODFORD FESTIVAL Written by Sharmayne Kurtz There is colour and magic and happiness too The culture and people is eccentric taboo You can have your hair done in dreadlocks you know Or henna paint your face as well as your toes Try some tattoos there is no disgrace You have entered a world that is a tribal place You can dance in the sand to any type of music Go to the meditation hall and feel acoustic Focus on swami and feel that you’re blessed They will clear your charkas and your mind is at rest Try vegetarian or bratwurst and a beer There are firewalkers jugglers and magicians my dear The music is electric and you feel really swell There is Folk Lore the Blues Tent Reggae and Rock No matter what you choose it is excellent stuff Don’t forget the dancing where we all join hands Learn a language and smile at your fellow man The indigenous are calling you can hear the didgeridoo

THE TIMBER CUTTERS DAUGHTER Written by Sharmayne Kurtz Out in the bush on a steam train ride The valley is full of gums either side I’m on a holiday in New South Wales At a place called Wouchope the Timber Town Trail My mind drifts back to my childhood ways Of being with Dad on those hot summer days A timber cutter man strong and tall He would carry an axe and his chainsaw It was in the late 50’s way back then Out in the forest he would spend All of his day cutting the trees For the local timber mill you see My husband and I are in a train carriage With views of a creek a horse and baggage We round the bend and low and behold There is a stockman cracking a whip to mould The bullocks in yoke a team to behold The stockman looks up and I begin to choke The black felt hat and long black beard An exact duplicate of my Brother dear It looks like time has just stood still The buildings the stables and the blacksmith kiln Angus the Clysdale who was 17 hands high Chestnut brown with quiet eyes

There are tents of workshops and there is a cue From pottery to art work wire and more Bush poetry singing and flying encore It is like another world out here in the hills There is no anger resentment rage or pills Try the herb shop or hemp cream gel Listen to the tarot lady on your future of hell Look at the colourful clothes and shoes on the shelves I recommend it to anyone who likes to be challenged Get bare foot and be painted and drink a gallon But at night the place takes on a different shape The street people are scary as they bend and sway The puppetry people are really sweet You feel like a kid again as you are at their feet There is a large cup and saucer that float in the dam That is lit up like a fairy in wonderland So if you feel there is something missing in your life Try Woodford Folk Festival it is a magical light

The story of ploughs and grinding chaff Strapped to the treadmill to power the shaft The massive wheel that energised the mill To cut red cedar from the forest hill I could see Grandfather at the benches plane My uncle snigging logs to deliver to the train Nanna in the distance coming down the road With those very special scones and hot bread loves Mum in the back yard hanging out the clothes Chickens in the back yard while I collected the eggs Nana at the copper for hot water for that special bath before bed At night after supper we listened to the wireless and played cards The kerosene lamps down the back yard The old dunny door with newspaper wipes While Nan would sit and count the stars at night How special was this life I had as a child It was basic and simple and made me smile I did not realise how precious this was Until the steam train ride into the fog The church and school way back in time The smell of the bush as you ride The crack of the whip and the blacksmith’s smoke Of life in the bush and a wonderful bloke

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.

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Tony and Diane Carter tuck into Bacon and Eggs every day.

e are constantly reminded that some of us don’t eat the right food, have too much sugar, need to think about a diet, and that the right tablets may be the answer to many of our problems. Do we take any notice ?. Well it depends who is telling us. So many TV shows, magazine articles, radio talk back shows, and various forms of social media provide endless advice and suggestions. In most cases there is a commercial motive to these ideas, and someone wants to make money by getting you to buy. A Bribie couple have done some interesting research into this complex subject, and have agreed to share this with Bribie residents with three different presentations at U3A. They will give three consecutive weekly presentations at U3A on Friday afternoons in November. Tony and Diane Carter have both had interesting lives, living and working in many places around the world, and have developed an interesting approach to healthy living. They have examined modern day dietary recommendations and medicines, which they believe have led to the world’s population being the most unhealthy it has ever been.

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Their three presentations are based on extensive research, and personal

examination of the historical dietary minefield that we have been led through over recent years. The 3 different talks titled “Smoke & Mirrors” will be held at the U3A Centre, in the Recreation hall on First Avenue, on Friday 10th November, Friday 17th November ,and the last on Friday 24th November. Each of these sessions will commence at 1pm for an entry of just $2, and cover a wide range of food and diet related issues, followed by afternoon tea. These 3 talks are open to the general public as well as U3A members , but you must register attendance by adding your name to the list at U3A , or phone U3A on 3408 1450 to book during office hours. The three talks cover some serious food and health issues, present some daunting facts, and also expose some flawed science, and offer interesting and rewarding solutions. Tony and Diane believe strongly that eating should always be enjoyable and fun, and they offer individual eating plans and food information for consideration.. “We eat bacon and eggs for breakfast every day” says Tony “and despite what people would have you believe, this is an important part of a healthy eating lifestyle”. This all sounds very interesting, and each of these three different presentations will reveal something for everyone. Phone U3A on 3408 1450 and register to attend.

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FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY representatives from the National Disability Insurance Scheme and My Aged Care while welcoming local authorities to join in. ‘We need to make Bribie Island a place that is inclusive and friendly to all people with disabilities,’ Bill told everyone. ‘The way to accomplish this is by discussion, action and outcomes,’ he added.

Bill also Spoke about the need for awareness of the needs associated with those who have been polio victims and stressed the importance of disclosure to medical professionals to ensure that the correct treatment is provided. He also commented on the need for those with disabilities to have the opportunity for advocacy within the local area.

Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams, Spinal Life Community Connector Bill Peacock and Division One Councillor Brooke Savige all know the importance of suitable facilities for people with disabilities

uring last month, I had the privilege to attend a luncheon in recognition of Disability Action Week which followed on from Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. Hosted by the Spinal Life Australia Post Polio Bribie Island member network, the luncheon at the Bribie RSL gave those in attendance the opportunity to hear from variety of guest speakers who spoke about the way important issues are being addressed both locally and at a state and federal level. As Master of Ceremonies on the day, Spinal Life Australia General Manager Ross Duncan introduced Division One Councillor Brooke Savige as the first speaker and Cr Savige informed guests of Council’s plans for improving facilities in the area. ‘We know that disabilities increase with age and current statistics show us that over forty percent of our population is over sixty years of age. Also, there is a significant increase in injuries and disability among younger residents, possibly due to an increase in awareness and reporting,’ Cr Savige said. ‘Now, more than ever, communities must come together to support those with disabilities and the Moreton Bay Regional Council is committed to building facilities that will allow all people to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. On a local level,

my priorities within Council are to deliver projects on the ground that we are already addressing including new curb ramps and other ongoing improvements in Bellara,’ she explained. Cr Savige also spoke about the beach access project which would allow for the provision of mats that could be rolled out to allow beach access for people in wheelchairs, those who rely on a walking frame or anyone else who has mobility restrictions. ‘Projects such as this provide opportunities for true inclusivity and I know that this will make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Disability can impact on the life of anyone at any time and it is my belief that everyone deserves the chance to live their lives to the fullest,’ she said. On closing, the Councillor asked all present to show their appreciation for the marvellous work that Spinal Life Australia Community Connector Bill Peacock does within the local community. Following on from Cr Savige, Bill Peacock began his address by thanking both Cr Brooke and MP Rick Williams for their support. Bill used his time at the microphone to talk about how the specific needs in our community are becoming more important and emphasised the need for discussion with

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State Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams was the final speaker and as well as commenting about the need for the various levels of government to work together to improve the lives of people with disabilities, he said that he looks forward to being able to work with Cr Savige to achieve the completion of more local projects. Mr Williams explained that he has had extensive

experience with someone who has a disability due to his eldest son having been confined to a wheelchair from the age of sixteen. He commented on the importance of upgrading bus stops to allow for those in wheelchairs who were boarding a bus and also mentioned the welcome news that under his government, the ambulance response times have been reduced from an average time of forty minutes down to between eight and twenty minutes. Whilst speaking about the history of Spinal Life Australia, General Manager Ross Duncan said that the organisation was founded over sixty years ago by a group of people who had been discharged from the Spinal Injuries Unit. He told those present that as well as providing a range of relative commercial services, Spinal Life Australia has a strong focus on advocacy for and with members on a range of challenges including footpath access ramps, hospital services and taxi ranks. Spinal Life delivers a range of services state wide from centres in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns and can be contacted on 1300 774625, through their website spinal.com. au or by email at enquiries@spinal.com. au to find all the relevant information. If there is anyone who would like to discuss issues of a local nature, Bill Peacock can be contacted on 0403 686998.

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Last Sunday saw another fundraiser, this time for a family that is struggling. It was held in conjunction with the Locals Only Show and the crowd was incredible. Col Shields donated his Fender Telecoustic guitar to be auctioned off, which raised $700. It would have been like auctioning off one of his children, but that's Col all over.

Sam's younger sister and another of our favorite acts, Grant Daniell are also in this show. The thing with Sam is her wide ranging and diverse repertoire which includes Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Dusty Springfield but the dynamic of the audience changes when she performs AC/DC, Cold Chisel, INXS .She certainly leaves the crowd gasping for more.

The show was a huge one, with the main highlights being Kayleigh Marvin, a young lady with a powerful voice, who is destined for great things in the music business, Elvis Parsley, Neal Downs, and in particular, Rob Laws' Dadbeats band. The show was so packed, that we had to put the last three acts on stage, at the same time, which turned into an incredible finale to a grand and successful day. The community support for Rob and Sue Law and their family was overwhelming, to say the least. That's why I love Bribie Island.

Grant Daniell is another one of those people who can mesmerise a crowd. He has a fantastic vocal range as well as a huge repertoire. He'll be performing at least once a month at Blueys, until the end of January.

In other news, Blueys hosted another great Friday night show in the form of Sam Fall, who set up her gear on the verandah, due to an impending storm, which made for a delightful and intimate performance from one of the best singers to ever grace the stage here. At present, Sam is working with the Ultimate Elvis Presley Show which is currently in rehearsal.

It's great to see another venue on the Island, presenting local entertainment regularly but more on those folks next issue. On a sad note, the Locals Only community was rocked by the news of the sudden passing of one of our dear friends, and supporters, Slavica (Betty) Homoki. Betty passed away in the country of her birth, Croatia, while visiting her grandson.Betty wrote the profiles on our musicians, which appear in the Bribie Islander and was compiling a book on the history and 10 years of Locals Only. She was a beautiful person with a huge heart and a mad sense of humor. She will be sorely. missed.

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The Community Nursery has an amazing range of plants for sale

s a perfect example of how the dedicated effort by a group of volunteers can produce extraordinary results, Wallum Action Group Treasurer Ann Ward announced at the group’s AGM recently that, since their first donation which was in 2008, the Wallum Action Group has contributed over $250,000 to various worthy causes throughout the area and every dollar of this rather astounding amount has been earned through plant sales at the group’s Community Nursery.

Founded in 1990 and at the time known as the Bribie Island Community Nursery, the organisation had no money of it’s own to move forward so in 1994, Bob Moulang, who was the President at the time, formed the Wallum Action Group to rectify the situation. Now, as an incorporated body, they were able to apply for various grants and the nursery began to really blossom. When Treasurer Ann took on the role in 1996, the bank balance was a total of $127 and it

was not until 2002 when the situation made a dramatic improvement. At that time, Village Roadshow were filming a segment of “The Great Raid” at Skirmish Point and permission to do so came with the proviso that they restored any damage to the vegetation so before filming got underway, the Wallum Action Group gathered seed and cuttings from the area. These were taken back to the nursery they were nurtured until being used to re-vegetate the affected area. For their involvement in this project, the Wallum Action Group received the sum of $2,000 from the film company and this was the first substantial amount the group had seen.

When I went for a walk through the Community Nursery, I was nothing less than astounded by the large number and variety of plants that were available for purchase by this not for profit organisation that is operated exclusively by volunteers. President John explained to me that, although they try to economise in order to maximise the fund that can be used for donations, there still a number of ongoing expenses that have to be met. ‘We use quite a large amount of potting mix even though we break it down with compost,’ said John. ‘That is one of our ongoing expenses with ten cubic metres of the mix costing $1,200,’ he said.

Since being in the position to assist those in need, the group have been responsible for providing several diabetes pumps to both children and adults with type one diabetes, distributed four defibrillators to groups in the area, donated five wheelchairs for use by the volunteers at the Caboolture hospital and have made donations to many other organisations including Camp Quality. ‘As long as the public keep supporting us by purchasing plants from the nursery, we will keep helping when and where we are able,’ Wallum ASction Group President John Ward told me. ‘We do have another project in the pipeline and people will be able to read about it in the coming weeks,’ he added.

The Community Nursery is situated at 208 First Avenue next the Orchid House and are open for business each week day from 8am until 11am and the volunteers there would love to be able to show you the great range of plants that are available. Also, if you would like to donate any unwanted plants or pots, or even enquire about becoming a volunteer at the nursery, give John Ward a call on 0407 699 953. To all the volunteers and anyone who has helped the Wallum Action Group Community Nursery in any way, congratulations, your efforts are greatly appreciated by everyone whose life has been made better because of your help and by those who know them.

The Bribie Island Combined Emergency Services Expo is part of a state-wide campaign to get you ready for the bushfire and storm season. This is a great way to learn more about how10am to get your-home and family prepared. If everyone does a little to prepare, we can all 2pm, Sunday accomplish a lot as a community.

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A FREE action packed day of demonstrations, kid’s activities and lots of family fun!

The Bribie Island Combined Emergency Services Expo is part of a state-wide campaign to get you ready for the bushfire and storm season. This is a great way to learn more about how to get your home and family prepared. If everyone does a little to prepare, we can all accomplish a lot as a community.

Bribie Island’s Volunteer Marine Rescue is proud to host

A FREE action packed day of demonstrations, kid’s activities and lots of family fun! See the latest emergency equipment in action and meet local Firefighters, Police, Ambulance Officers, Marine Rescue, SES, and more! • Get up close to a fire truck, water cannon, marine rescue boats and other high-tech rescue equipment. • Live Westpac helicopter rescue and simulated bushfire display. • Watch a kitchen fire demonstration and learn how to react. • See a Surf Life Saving water rescue or watch a life raft deployment. • FREE jumping castle and Little Squirt Fire Engine for the kids, stalls, sausage sizzles and more!

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See the latest emergency equipment in action and meet local Firefighters, Police, Ambulance Officers, Marine Rescue, SES, and more! • Get up close to a fire truck, water cannon, marine rescue boats and other high-tech rescue equipment. • Live Westpac helicopter rescue and simulated bushfire display. • Watch a kitchen fire demonstration and learn how to react. • See a Surf Life Saving water rescue or watch a life raft deployment. • FREE jumping castle and Little Squirt Fire Engine for the kids, stalls, sausage sizzles and more!

"Bribie One”, driven by Bob Skinner. The boat in the background is Bribie Two. These two new boats formed part of the boat replacement Volunteer Marine Rescue, Marine Parade program, “Bribie One” commissioned in July 2015 and “Bribie Two” last year.

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MEMORY CHANGES One of the main symptoms of dementia is memory loss. We all forget things from time to time, but the loss of memory with dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease, is very different. It is persistent and progressive, not just occasional. It may affect the ability to continue to work, or carry out familiar tasks. It may mean having difficulty finding the way home. Eventually it may mean forgetting how to dress or how to bathe. An example of normal forgetfulness is walking into the kitchen and forgetting what you went in there for, or misplacing the car keys. A person with dementia however, may lose the car keys and then forget what they are used for. KEY POINTS ABOUT NORMAL FORGETFULNESS

change that we complain about is memory change. 2. Knowledge about how memory changes as we get older is a lot more positive than in the past. Memory change with healthy ageing certainly doesn’t interfere with everyday life in a dramatic way. 3. E veryone is different, and the effect of getting older on memory is different for each person. 4. Recent research describes the effect of getting older on the attention processes, on the ability to get new information into storage, on the time it takes to recall things and “on the tip of the tongue” experiences. 5. Research also suggests that immediate and life time memory do not change as we get older.

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FACT: If we didn’t possess the capacity to forget we’d all go crazy. The ability to remember what is important and discard the rest is a skill to be treasured. MYTH TWO: You lose 10,000 brain cells a day, and one day you just run out. FACT: This is an exaggerated fear. Some parts of the brain do lose nerve cells, but not where the process of thinking takes place. You lose some nerve connections, but it’s possible to grow new ones, or maintain the connections you have, by exercising your mind. MYTH THREE: Compare yourself to others to tell if your memory is normal.

mentally active, learning new skills. • Relax. Tension may prolong a memory loss • Get regular and adequate sleep

FACT: A huge range of ability exists across the general population. Even a single individual experiences variations in memory over the course of a lifetime. Just as certain people have a talent for music and others do not, some of us are naturally gifted at various types of remembering.

• Eat a well balanced diet.

TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR MEMORY SHARP • Avoid harmful substances – Drinking and Drugs

Information gathered from Alzheimer’s Australia Qld. Bribie Island Dementia Support Group meets monthly for more information please call Jan 0430 226 261.

• Don’t be afraid to use a diary /calendar for appointments or reminders, when meeting new people repeat their name during the conversation, take your time when doing tasks and pay attention and concentrate on what you want to remember.

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• Challenge yourself – Reading, keeping

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The tubers are edible and were a food source for our indigenous population. They contain quite a lot of starch and taste rather bland. The flesh looks a little like a raw potato. There is no known medicinal use for the Milkmaids.

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By Veronica Mercer, (Mental Health Accredited Social Worker)

ou maybe wandering why I am writing about child abuse, when my focus has been mental health. Well the fact is, the effects of child abuse and neglect can be significant and lead to lifelong problems. Child abuse can affect a child’s physical, psychological, emotional, behavioural and social development through to adulthood. The impact of child abuse does not end when the abuse stops and the long-term effects can interfere with day-to-day functioning. However, it is possible to live a full and constructive life, and even thrive – to enjoy a feeling of wholeness, satisfaction in your life and work as well as genuine love and trust in your relationships. Understanding the relationship between your prior abuse and current behaviour is the first step towards ‘recovery’. The potential negative impact of child abuse and neglect on mental health includes:

o depression o anxiety disorders o poor self-esteem o aggressive behaviour o suicide attempts o eating disorders o use of illicit drugs o alcohol abuse o post-traumatic stress o dissociation o sexual difficulties o self-harming behaviours o personality disorders.

Child Abuse is one of Australia’s biggest and most misunderstood social problems. Despite being under-reported, Australian authorities confirmed that; o 42,457 children were abused or neglected in one year alone. o That’s one child every 13 minutes suffering physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect, o Often by someone they know and should be able to trust; most often in their own home. o Thousands more cases go unreported, and the number of children and young people in outof-home care is increasing. (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Child protection Australia 2014-15).

There are several types of child abuse, and many children experience more than one type: o Physical abuse is using physical force to deliberately hurt a child. o Emotional abuse is using inappropriate words or symbolic acts to hurt a child over time, manipulation of the child and the lack of appropriate affection. o Neglect is failing to provide the child with conditions needed for their physical and emotional development and wellbeing. o Sexual abuse is using a child for sexual gratification.

oW itnessing domestic violence is when a child hears or sees a parent or sibling being subjected to any type of abuse, or can see the damage caused to a person or property by a family member’s violent behaviour.

Fact: Most children do not tell anyone. They are often silenced through threats or fear of not being believed. Some children do not have the words to speak about what is happening to them.

When people think of child abuse they often think of severe beatings or sexual abuse, however emotional abuse (43%) and neglect (26%) are more common and the impacts are just as damaging to a child. It does not matter whether the behaviour is intentional or unintentional.

Myth: Children ‘get over’ bad experiences in childhood Fact: Adults are often deeply affected by childhood trauma and abuse. You cannot just “get over” it. Survivors need the right care and support to overcome the impacts of abuse, recover and live full and healthy lives.

Emotionally abusive behaviours include; o verbal abuse, o blaming, o threatening, o discriminating against, o ridiculing and belittlement o rejecting, o ignoring, o isolating, o terrorising, o corrupting A child being present (hearing or seeing) while a parent or sibling is subjected to physical abuse, sexual abuse or psychological maltreatment, or is visually exposed to the damage caused to persons or property by a family member’s violent behaviour.” The nature of children’s exposure to domestic and family violence is manifold, ranging from witnessing (as above) to being directly involved in a range of ways, including being forced to watch or participate in assaults or intervening to stop the violence occurring Myths about child abuse Myth: Child abuse is rare Fact: All types of child abuse and neglect occur at significant levels in the Australian community (CFCA Resource Sheet, 2013). Child abuse and neglect often go undetected due to the private nature of the crime, difficulties children experience in disclosing and being believed and a lack of evidence to substantiate the crime (CFCA, 2015). Myth: It is only abuse if it is violent Fact: Child abuse does not necessarily involve violence or anger. Abuse often involves adults exploiting their power over children, and using children as objects rather than respecting their rights as young people. Myth: People lie about child abuse for attention and sympathy Fact: Research, including police and court statistics, shows that it is very rare for a person of any age to state they were abused when they were not. However, “false negative reports” of abuse are common e.g. many adults state that they were not abused as children when they were. Myth: Children usually tell someone about their abuse

Myth: People who sexually abuse children are mentally ill Fact: Most people who sexually abuse children are not mentally ill. They are often married or have sexual relationships with adults as well. In anonymous surveys, a significant minority of men in the community indicate a sexual interest in children. Myth: People who sexually abuse children have been sexually abused themselves Fact: The majority of sexually abused children are female, and yet a large number of sexual abusers are male. Some studies have found that sexually abusive men are more likely to report a history of sexual abuse than other men. However, most of men who sexually abuse children do not report being sexually abused in childhood. Myth: People do not “forget” child abuse Fact: For over one hundred years, traumatic amnesia has been documented amongst war veterans, survivors of natural and man-made disasters, and adult survivors of child abuse. These memories can later resurface through flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive thoughts. These memories have sometimes been called “recovered memories”. Myth: Children are very suggestible and they can easily “make up” stories of abuse Fact: Children are no more suggestible than adults, and can clearly distinguish between reality and fantasy. Research has shown that children resist making false reports during leading and suggestive interviewing techniques. (www.blueknot.org.au) Child protection systems vary depending on which state and territory you live in. This includes definitions of when a child requires protection and when authorities will intervene. Some occupations are legally required to report suspected cases of child abuse to government authorities. The laws are different between states and territories but the most common occupations are teachers, doctors, nurses and police. In Queensland, there is a piece of piece of legislation called the Child Safety Protection Act 1999. Core principles of the Act in relation to child protection are:

o t he welfare and best interests of the child are paramount o the preferred way of ensuring a child’s welfare is through support of the child’s family o intervention is not to exceed the level necessary to protect the child o family participation in planning and decision making for children o consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies in decision-making regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children o children and families have a right to information o services are to be culturally appropriate o coordination, consultation and collaboration with families, other professionals, agencies and the community o accountability of the department. Like any other legislation there are numerous ways in which it can be interpreted, and it fails to provide any specific guidelines. For example, the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount, which some might believe is keeping a child with their parent; despite the awareness of emotional abuse and neglect by the parent toward the child. We have heard about the issues with Queensland Child Safety Department, ranging from privacy breeches to deaths. This is not okay! It is every child’s right to have a childhood filled with fun and laughter…not abuse. So, it is up to all of us, you and me to speak up and out, to ask questions and to report things… and keep reporting things. Children are the future and our legacy. So, when you continually hear a child screaming and it does not sound right? Go and investigate or call 000. Take notice of that child who is withdrawn and always wearing a jumper? That teenage girl who is hypervigilant and fearful when men are around? The little boy who tells you about Daddy kicking mummy out of the bed or that he runs and hides under his blanket when daddy is angry!

By you speaking out, it may save a child’s life…It is everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe. EVERYONES! An African Proverb

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olice attended a number of domestic violence matters during the month, some of which involved the alleged contravention of protection order conditions, and others required applications for protection orders to be made. If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, help is available. Please contact the station for more information. Always ring Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. As the school holidays continued and with a long weekend at the beginning of October, visitors to Bribie Island, recreational areas and surrounding suburbs increased. With this in mind, there was a heightened police presence on the roads, waterways and beaches in an effort to ensure that all residents obey the road rules, drive safely, and exercise a degree of patience in the peak period. Traffic enforcement resulted in quite a number traffic infringement notices being issued, mostly relating to speed detection. Officers from the Road Policing Unit also attended the Bribie Island division during the month and issued further traffic infringement notices.

A number of people were arrested and charged last month with a range of offences including: A 33-year-old Caboolture man was charged with driving whilst disqualified at Ningi, and the vehicles number plates confiscated for 7 days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. Monday, August 28: A 54-year-old Bellara man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara, after police executed a search warrant. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 39-year-old man and a 70-year-old man both from Bongaree were charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils, together with firearms related offences, after police executed a search warrant at Bongaree.They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 33-year-old Woorim man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 11. A 32-year-old Burpengary man was charged with driving whilst disqualified at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28.

A 46-year-old Burnett Heads man was charged with public nuisance at Woorim after police were called to a disturbance. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 26. A 45-year-old Caboolture woman was charged with being drunk in a public place at Woorim. She appeared at Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 31 and her bail was forfeited to the Crown. A 35-year-old Murrumba Downs man was charged with unlicensed driving and driving without due care and attention at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 12.

A 42-year-old Bellara man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 21. A 48-year-old man from Lurnea NSW was charged with being drunk in a public place at Woorim. He appeared at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 1 and his bail was forfeited to the Crown. A 33-year-old Bribie Island man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 11. A 21-year-old Tarampa man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree. The vehicles plates were also seized for 7 days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 19-year-old woman from Urangan was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Woorim. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 41-year-old Beerburrum man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed at Bellara, and the vehicles plates seized for 90 days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 54-year-old Bongaree woman was charged with drink driving and unlicensed driving, after returning an alleged reading of .086 per cent BAC at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 50-year-old Ningi man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi. A 19-year-old woman from Urangan was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Woorim. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 28. A 41-year-old Beerburrum man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed at Bellara, and the vehicles plates seized for 90 days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 54-year-old Bongaree woman was charged

with drink driving and unlicensed driving, after returning an alleged reading of 0.086 per cent BAC at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court/

A 25-year-old Bongaree man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court.

A 50-year-old Ningi man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi.

A 26-year-old Sandstone Point woman was issued with an infringement notice for unlicensed driving at Sandstone Point.

A 20-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman both from Stafford Heights were apprehended for possessing dangerous drugs, drug utensils and also drug driving. They will appear on their respective charges at Caboolture Magistrates Court/ A 50-year-old Bellara woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. An 18-year-old Woorim man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Woorim. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court/ A 44-year-old Margate man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Woorim. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 42-year-old Bongaree woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 12. A 32-year-old Stafford man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Sandstone Point. A 32-year-old Bongaree man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree. A 37-year-old Sandstone Point woman was charged with public nuisance, consuming liquor in public and obstructing police at the Sandstone Point Hotel. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 28-year-old Bribie Island man was charged with wilful damage at Woorim. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 12. A 54-year-old Bellara woman was charged with drink driving, after returning an alleged reading of 0.093 per cent BAC at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 24-year-old Ningi woman was charged with driving an unlicensed vehicle at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 19. A 20-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils after the execution of a search warrant at a Banksia Beach address. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 33-year-old Bongaree man was charged with driving an unlicensed driving at Woorim and the vehicle was immobilised for seven days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 12.

A 46-year-old Bellara man was charged with drink driving, after returning an alleged reading of 0.126 per cent BAC at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 26. A 20-year-old Bellmere woman was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and unlicensed driving at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 10. A 37-year-old Beachmere woman and a 44-year-old Caboolture man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs, drug utensils and a knife in a public place at Woorim. A 19-year-old Godwin beach man was charged with drug driving, after returning an alleged positive reading for cannabis at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 11. A 30-year-old Woorim man was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possess utensils and possess property related to a drug offence. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 26. A 23-year-old Narangba man was charged with drug driving at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 30. A 33-year-old Ningi man was charged with unlicensed driving on Woorim Beach. He will appear Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 19. A 59-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with driving over the general alcohol limit but not over the middle alcohol limit, after returning an alleged reading of 0.063 per cent BAC at Sandstone Point. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 12. A 25-year-old Munruben man was charged with contravene a requirement, obstruct police and serious assault police. He is currently on bail to appear in the Caboolture Magistrate Court on October 17. A 27-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with possession of a dangerous drug at Sandstone Point. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 26. A 23-year-old Toowoomba woman was charged with public nuisance in Ningi. She was issued an infringement notice.

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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Billy with Bruce and Denise Morcombe

s I write this article, twenty seven year old Billy Tindall is into the second week of his ultra marathon run from Warrigal in Victoria to Woombye on the Sunshine Coast in aid of the Morcombe Foundation. Joining Billy as support crew for the journey are his mum Christine, his friend and mentor Gary Parsons and Gary’s wife Sharon. Both Sharon and Gary are highly experienced ultra runners so I think you could safely say that Billy is in very good hands.

The first day over

Due to a late start on day one (September 23rd), the pressure was on for Billy to put as many kilometres as possible behind him each day and, when he finished the first day, he was almost sixty two kilometres closer to Woombye. On day two, Billy had covered thirty kilometres by 10.30am and at the day’s end, he had increased the total to over 129 k’s for the two days. On the third day and in very wet conditions over hilly roads, this amazingly fit Caboolture pharmacist achieved just under sixty four

Obviously, when attempting a trek such as this, any sort of injury can be a most unwelcome setback and when Billy rolled his ankle on the edge of the road at the start of the next day, he did not let it prevent him from moving on with his run although he did alternate between walking and running as a way of lessening the pain. During the day, Councillor Raedel joined Billy for a short ten kilometre section and, according to Gary Parsons, both showed good style. Adrian covered another ten k’s with Billy later on in the day. On then to Benalla and a visit to another Woolworths for an hour before returning to the road until day’s end for a daily total of almost fifty four kilometres.

The badly damaged pilot vehicle

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At the start of day six and nine kilometres north of Benalla, tragedy struck when the pilot vehicle was sideswiped by a Mack truck and this was, according to the driver, the result of only a moment’s loss of concentration on his part. This of course brought about a halt to the day’s running and, after spending time dealing with the aftermath of this accident which, although nobody was hurt, could very well resulted in serious injury, Sharon and Gary headed off to pick up another van. Interestingly, when Gary Parsons made his record breaking around Australia run, at one stage he had said that, “Not even a Mack truck will stop me” so all of the team believe that Billy has every right to take over ownership of that sentence. After an enforced day off due to the accident on the sixth day, Billy was on the road again and when he reached the border to New South Wales, he visited both Woolworths at Wodonga and McDonalds at Albury, finishing the first week with almost 342 kilometres behind him. The commitment shown by Billy and his support is to be truly admired and, as the aim of Billy’s run is to raise both funds and awareness for the good work of the Morecombe Foundation, there is a link for anyone wishing to donate on the Facebook page, “Ultra Marathon for Daniel”.

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our photos. His critique was humorous and informative with lots of helpful photography hints thrown in. The location shoot for this month was at Redcliffe. It was a lovely sunny spring day and the group met at the Pier where the Sunday markets were in full swing. The photo shoot was followed by morning tea at one of the local coffee shops. A slide show of photos taken on the day was screened before the meeting was closed. We then enjoyed a cupper and a chat before going home.

Vince Bowser Mountain-High The Theme for this month was “Pictorial”. “Mountain High” a colourful shot taken in New Zealand by Vince Bowser was the winner of this category. Vince also won the Mono Projected Images with a portrait “Mabel” taken at our Masterclass Workshop last month. Marj Webber won the Colour Print section with “Brown Honeyeater” a shot taken when the honeyeater was busily gorging itself on nectar in a callistemon tree. The Colour Projected Image was also taken

out by Marj with “Jovana” a portrait taken at the Masterclass Workshop by John Lomas.

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the Board Room at the back of the Arts Centre in Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3410 1279 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night. You will be most welcome.

Vince Bowser Mabel

Marj Webber Brown Honeyeater

Marj Webber Jovana

Gordon Bentzen won the Mono Print with “Plastered” a shot of a tattooed plasterer on stilts. The judge was so impressed with the photo that he gave it 10-10 and “Photo of the Month”. Our attending judge was Stan Bowles from Redcliffe who spent some considerable time critiquing and judging

Gordon Bentzen Plastered

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OCTOBER MONTHLY FORECAST FROM OSCAR CAINER Teletopia. Max call cost $1.32 per minute, including GST. Higher charges from mobiles/payphones may apply. Customer care: 1300 366 702. This month, the astrological news revolves around the ‘lucky planet’, Jupiter, entering Scorpio for the first time since 2005. Jupiter tends to exaggerate the qualities of the sign it’s passing through. Its new home brings the chance for personal transformation. As we begin to explore intellectual and spiritual realms, much that has been hidden will begin to surface, and much that has seemed lost will begin to flourish. The planet of luck is a powerful force for change. Are you ready to be the best you can be?

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Some people can light up a room. An hour spent in their company leaves you feeling energised. Others have the opposite effect, and sap your batteries. It’s not always obvious which is which, though. Sometimes the fun-seekers hype you up, but, when they move on to their next encounter, you’re left feeling drained. Be mindful where you invest your energy this month. There’s one option that deserves your complete attention. If you give it your all, the rewards will be sweet. You’ll know what to choose. For all you really need to know about October, call: 1900 959 005. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A smorgasbord is the ultimate in pickand-mix dining. It offers a feast of delights. But the most delightful part is that there’s so much to choose from that you can try anything. You can be brave and sample something that you’d never normally dream of tasting when you know that it can be immediately followed by another delightful delicacy. Life’s buffet is offering you something unexpected this month. You can try it and, if it doesn’t suit your palate, move on to something else. Go on. Give it a go! Make October a magical month. For important news, call: 1900 959 005. GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) ‘The more I practise, the luckier I get’ said Jimmy Connors. As a Gemini, tennis is probably a sport that suits you well. There are few other signs who enjoy a rigorous ‘back and forth’ exchange as much as you. But this month, life encourages you to move out of your comfort zone and explore every shot in your repertoire. The aim isn’t to defeat someone at the other side of the net,

though. It’s to hone your skills and prepare for the challenges ahead. If you enjoy the practising, the more success you’ll be. Are you ready for great news about October? Call 1900 959 005. CANCER (June 23 - July 23) As Jupiter, moves into its new home for the next twelve months, your brightest prospects, and most satisfying answers, will come when you express yourself fully. You need to follow your heart. Though this will make you feel vulnerable at times, your openness is your strength. The planet of expression and expansion encourages you to deepen into the feelings that you’ve locked away. Bringing them into the light will free you to move on and express your passion. Your luck is in. Make October great! For your month-ahead forecast, call 1900 959 005. LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a special time of year for you. Jupiter, the planet of luck and learning, melds its adventurous influence with your courageous and creative ruler. This is the first time this event has taken place in Scorpio for 12 years. Though you’ve learnt much, and grown in that time, something has remained elusive. It’s a feeling of not quite knowing what you need, or where you should go, and a desire to honour what’s at the heart of your dreams. This is an opportunity to find what you’re looking for. For all you really need to know about October, call: 1900 959 005. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) We’re told not to run before we can walk. But anyone who’s spent time with young children might question this advice. When they first let go of the security of the furniture, most toddlers launch themselves off at great speed. It’s like riding a bicycle; if you go too slowly, you’ll struggle to keep your balance and fall over. There are times in our lives when a slow start just won’t be successful. This month, Jupiter empowers you with energy. Find the courage to let go of what’s holding you back. Make October a magical month. For important news, call: 1900 959 005. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With Jupiter residing in your sign, what

an adventure the last twelve months has been. As a fellow Libran, I know my own life has undergone many major twists and turns. When you look back over what has happened, you can see the roller-coaster ride you’ve been on too. Now, as the planet of luck leaves, it’s time to welcome a period of calm. Its new home in the skies is associated with your resources, comforts, security and desires. And very welcome it is too! The respite you need is on its way. Are you ready for great news about October? Call 1900 959 005. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Every year, at around this time, you welcome a powerful celestial visitor to your sector of the sky. But this year, the cosmos brings a ‘plus one’ to your birthday party. Not only is the Sun entering Scorpio, but Jupiter is also making its first visit for over 12 years. This is a party that’s set to get the gossip columnists scribbling and the paps flashing. Jupiter represents luck, wealth, adventure, fun and generosity. But it’s not all about frivolity. It’s also a planet of thinking and philosophy. Inspiration is available. Make October great! For your month-ahead forecast, call 1900 959 005. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 December 21) When your ruler changes signs it’s as if you get to visit a new restaurant. But, although your tastes haven’t changed - you’re still drawn to your favourite foods - there are exciting new flavours to be experienced. The way a Moroccan cafe cooks its tomatoes is quite different to an Italian eatery. You may think that you prefer your customary way of consuming your veg. But don’t be put off by the unfamiliar. There are unique and satisfying tastes to discover that will enrich your palate and your life. For all you really need to know about October, call: 1900 959 005. CAPRICORN (December 22 January 20) Life’s full of distractions. Some of them are vital and integral to our journeys. Others are red herrings that only lead us astray. How can you tell the difference? Well, that’s where the challenge lies. As Jupiter moves into a new celestial

home, the only advice I can give you is to remember not to lose sight of where you’re going. If every decision you make is made with your ultimate goal in mind, the chances are that you’ll know. Sometimes a red herring is actually an opportunity in disguise. Make October a magical month. For important news, call: 1900 959 005. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) In fourth century Greece, pride was defined as chief of the deadly sins. Seventeen centuries later, it remain a destructive a force in society. That’s not to belittle the impact of the other six sins – in fact, anger and pride often go hand in hand. Self-righteousness is, more often than not, the two of them, dressed up to the nines, and masquerading as morality. With Jupiterian energies enabling your ever-open mind to even greater vision, understanding and tolerance can be yours in October. Are you ready for great news about October? Call 1900 959 005. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) According to The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, the answer to the ‘ultimate question of life’ is ‘42’. Though this wonderful book gives us the answer, it never tells us the question. I think of astrology as The Rambler’s Ordnance Survey Map Of The Solar System. So I suppose I ought to try to find my own answer! Asking questions is what the cosmos is encouraging you to do. As your traditional ruler moves signs, it’s taking you on a journey. You know, deep down, where you want it to lead. Make October great! For your month-ahead forecast, call 1900 959 005.

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JO AND MON PROVE GIRL POWER MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN CANCER FIGHT 97.3FM newsreader Monique Dews said hosting a Girls’ Night In was an easy and fun way to make a tangible difference in the lives of people affected by a women’s cancer.

“The beauty of Girls’ Night In is that you can get the girls together – anywhere, anytime – to raise funds and awareness for such a crucial cause,” Monique said. Monique Dews and Jo Hayes

7.3FM and 4KQ Breakfast radio newsreaders Monique Dews and Jo Hayes are calling on Queenslanders to show their support for women affected by cancer by hosting a Girls’ Night In. The radio presenters have teamed up with Cancer Council Queensland as ambassadors for the anticipated Girls’ Night In campaign, encouraging Queenslanders to get the girls together in October to host an event and raise funds the cause. In Queensland one in six women will be diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer in their lifetime – more than 4200 each year.

“12 women diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer every day in Queensland is 12 too many – these women could be our mums, sisters, aunties, grandmothers or close friends. “We’re calling on all Queenslanders to get involved with Girls’ Night In – get your girlfriends today, register to host an event and spend a night in for a good cause.” 4KQ Newsreader Jo Hayes joined Monique in calling for girls to unite to make a difference. “Girls’ Night In events can be as big or small as you would like – why not try clothes swaps, games nights or baking nights which is a personal favourite of mine,” Jo said. “Simply donate the funds you would have spent on a night out to Cancer Council,

and know that every dollar gives hope to women affected.”

detect cancer early.

All funds raised through Girls’ Night In are invested in vital cancer research, patient support services and prevention programs for women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers.

“We know that if cancer is found and treated early, there is an increased chance of surviving the disease – however, only half of all eligible Queensland women participate in recommended breast and cervical screening.

Around 3300 Queensland women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and about 1000 are diagnosed with an ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulva or uterine cancer.

“Girls’ Night In provides a great opportunity to talk about health with your friends, encourage each other to get screened, share healthy living tips, or be a listening ear to those in need.”

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said women could host an event anytime throughout October.

“Girls’ Night In has become a highlight on the calendar for many women each year, with more than 1200 events set to be held next month across the state,” Ms McMillan said.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org. au or Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.

“We’re proud to have Jo and Mon on board as ambassadors in 2017, encouraging others to join them in showing support for the women in our lives touched by this disease.

FIND OUT MORE: • Website: girlsnightin.com.au •F acebook: facebook.com/ cancercouncilqueensland/ • Instagram: @cancercouncilqld • Twitter: @ccqld • Hashtag: #ourgirlsnightin

“Girls’ Night In is also a great reminder for women to think about their health, and ways they can reduce their cancer risk and

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Cate Thomas and Victoria Nicholson of Remax with winners Jo Malone and Desley Neilson

Bribie Island Ladies Classic Champion Kimberley Crawley showing off her winner's trophy Enjoying a well earned breakfast at the end of another working bee with "Dingo " the dog (an honorary Colonel) waiting for his share.

t 156 First Avenue in Bongaree there is a place where, from 9am until 1pm each week day, you will usually find a few men and also women who have just called in for a bit of a chat and perhaps a cuppa or maybe to get a bit of help with some necessary paperwork that is required by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about the ‘Dust Off Pad” which is the base for the Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Association where all ex-service and serving personnel are always welcome to join or just call in for a visit. The Bribie Island and District Sub-Branch was formed in 1990 with membership numbering only seventeen and initially operating from the premises of the Bribie RSL before moving to the current location in 2006. ‘We currently have over one hundred members and the numbers do keep growing,’ association Secretary Jock Young told me. ‘When someone needs assistance dealing with the complexities associated with DVA paperwork, we are always able to either help or at least point them in the right direction,’ said Jock. At the “Dust Off Pad,” as well as being able to get nice cuppa and get help when required, those who go there can also use one of the computers and printers if they need to and there is also a well stocked library for the use of members. From time to time, members are able to participate in a range of social activities and also bus trips to various locations which are all funded by activities such as raffles and sausage sizzles. The name of this very friendly drop-in centre has a special meaning and was coined from the motto of the totally unarmed casualty evacuation helicopter units. “Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces” The centre is staffed by trained and dedicated volunteers who all firmly believe in doing their best to always uphold the mission statement of the association which is, “To assist all veterans, their dependants and descendants in all matters relating to their

health, welfare and wellbeing.” In 1996, a group of enthusiastic members of the association began shaping the land opposite the Bribie RSL in Toorbul Street into what is now the beautiful place of tranquillity and reflection that is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. With special features such as the Memorial Wall and the Long Tan Cross, the park is used for all relevant occasions including the ceremonies that are conducted in remembrance of Vietnam Veterans Day and Operation Bribie as well as for weddings and also to commemorate those who have passed. The Memorial Park is maintained by association members who gather there every second Thursday to mow lawns, trim bushes and carry out any other tasks that may be necessary in order to preserve the area’s pristine appearance. After these working bees, those who attend join together for a well earned BBQ breakfast and cuppa and, of course, a bit of a chat. The Bribie Island and District Vietnam Veterans Association is a place for all veterans as well as currently serving members and is most certainly keen to welcome new faces to the ‘Dust Off Pad.” For anyone who would like more information about joining or just about what the association is all about, 3408 0405 is the number to call or you can email them at brivets@bigpond.net.au for details.

The well maintained Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

Ladies Captain Lyn Ball (L) with Kimberley Crawley and 36 hole nett winner Virginia Hayes

Properties who had also supported the club’s open day earlier in the year.

Foursomes runners-up Annie Hewitt and Di Benghamy are joined by Remax Island Properties' Cate Thomas (L) and Victoria Nicholson

s seems to have been the case throughout the year for the ladies of the Bribie Island Golf Club when playing in competitions, the weather was near perfect for both the Ladies Foursomes Championships and the Ladies Classic which were both held during the month of September. The Ladies Foursome competition was played on September 21st and attracted seventy four players who, under the rules of this closed competition, had to all be club members. This competition was played over twenty seven holes with each of the teams of four taking alternate hits and, for the first time in years, the winner was decided after a sudden death play off over two holes. The resulting winners were Jo Malone and Desley Neilson with Annie Hewitt and Di Benghamy being named the runners up. The day was generously sponsored by Remax Island

On September 25th and 26th, just under one hundred lady golfers from areas that included the Sunshine Coast, Nanango, Woodford and some Brisbane suburbs as well as New DSouth Wales all competed in the Bribie Ladies Classic. Sponsors for this major event on the golfing calendar were Golf World, Priceline Pharmacy, Martin Jonkers Motors and Eighteen Eves Women’s Golf Fashions. At the end of day two, after score cards were tallied, Maroochy River Golf Club member Kimberley Crawley was announced as the 2017 Classic Champion with a total score of one hundred and fifty two, six ahead of Jess Jenkins from Oxley Golf Club who carded one hundred and fifty eight. During the two days of the competition, Kimberley showed why she is so highly rated in the Queensland Order of Merit Other who took out awards after the Classic were thirty six hole nett winner Virginia Hayes from Bribie Island, Karen Leary from Oxley who was runner up to Virginia, thirty six hole senior gross winner Wendy O’Connell from Wantima and Vicki Jones from Bribie who was the winner in the thirty six hole senior nett division. Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Captain Lyn Ball told me that she was exceptionally pleased to see the return of players from as far away as New South Wales. ‘The Ladies Classic has become popular with a great number of players and they really look forward to coming here each year to compete,’ Lyn said.

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SEPTEMBER @ VMR

Radio Room Statistics:

YTD: 10071 Calls, 2968 vessels logged on, 153 Vessel Assists, 78 overdue vessels, 982 Sitreps, and 121 Securite Broadcasts. - VHF 79%, 27mHz 10%. SEP (to 24th): 830 calls, 223 vessels logged on, 104 Sitreps, 14 vessel assists, 6 Overdue vessels, and 22 Securite Broadcasts.

Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb give the “thumbs up” at the final planning meeting for the 2017 Expo.

Commodore Nathan Gundry welcomed and thanked all the players turning up for the annual fund raiser.

Assists this month included:

FRI 1/09 1717pm – B3 Searched for 2 turtles enmeshed in fishing net near bridge. SAT 2/09 1016am – 5.2m Centre Console nonmember with motor problem, towed from near South Cardinal. SUN 3/09 1506pm – 3.9m tinny non-member, motor wouldn’t start, towed from White Patch to Bellara. MON 4/09 1415pm – 7.3m Half Cabin member, lost hydraulic steering towed from 200m South of Passage entrance to Pacific Harbour. SUN 10/09 1416pm – 8m Centre Console nonmember stuck on beach at South Tangalooma, requiring tow. SUN 10/09 1745pm – 3m tinny non-member, 2 young boys stuck on sand bar near Avon Wrecks, requiring tow. WED 13/09 and THU 14/09 – convey crew to dredge in shipping channel, the 3m seas and winds were too rough for them to use their small tender from Spinnaker Sound Marina. THU 14/09 1605pm – 10.2m vessel, member requiring assistance to secure on mooring due to high winds. THU 14/09 1632pm – 8m full cabin nonmember had broken mooring, towed from Sandstone Point to Bongaree Moorings. SAT 16/09 0739am – 5.5m Runabout nonmember couldn’t start motor, required tow from 200m South of Poverty Point campsite to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SAT 16/09 1040am – 4.55m Quintrex nonmember, motor wouldn’t start, required tow from Coochin Creek to Pacific Harbour. SAT 16/09 1603pm – 4.54m Frontier nonmember wouldn’t start, required a tow from Cape Morton area to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 17/09 am – assisted 9m drifting monohull sailing vessel non-member back to MSQ mooring. SUN 17/09 1800pm – 2050pm – 11m steel trawler non-member aground on Woorim Beach, was re-floated by B1 & B2 and towed to Bongaree Jetty.

Derek Rawle from Busy fingers and Barrie Rymer. Farewell Bazza: Barry Neill passed away 30th August after a nearly 12 month battle with cancer. His funeral service was held at Deception Bay Tuesday 5th September. Barry was a very likeable man, loved his family and a good yarn, he had been a regular at Sunset Drinks, a valuable Fund Raiser and one of our BBQ Masters until onset of his illness. Condolences are extended to his family, he will be sadly missed by all that knew him, he was 80 years old in April this year.

MODI R Dredge, VMRBI has undertaken to transport crew if wind is greater than 20knots, as their tender is too vulnerable on the trip from Spinnaker Sound Marina out to the dredge in the shipping channels/beach in front of Woorim. Vessel is a hopper dredger built 1994 and sailing under the flag of Denmark. MODI R has 64m length overall and beam of 12m. Her gross tonnage is 1201 tons. Modi R will make up to eight trips each day from Spitfire Banks to Woorim Beach, and deposit around 900m3 of sand each trip, or about 7,000m3 per day.

Troy Hopkins and Allan Dossel in the line-up.

Hodges Priceline Pharmacy Team looking the part in pink.

The Cooks for the day all VMR Volunteers: from the left, Arvo Jaavuo, Leona Patrick, Lynne Pawley, Graham Patrick (partially obscured/ hiding), Robyn Young, Joan Nicholls, Janine Jaavuo (Social Committee Chairperson), Les Oldmeadow and Committee MEMBER Andrew McAlister.

VMR ANNUAL GOLF DAY @ BRIBIE ISLAND GOLF CLUB WOORIM

Friday 15th September 2017, the VMRBI 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser Day was held at The Bribie Island Golf Club, Links Court, Woorim. It was a very pleasant day with fluctuating light winds, the course and surrounds were also in great shape with azaleas in full bloom as were many bromeliaeds and orchids, see photos below.

EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO PLANNING MEETING 31st August 2017

VMR Drink Replenishment Team at the 6th hole rotunda. From the left: Don Tait, Ray Fox, Lyn Boucaut and John Meeke, Allan Tranter was also floating between holes 6 and 7 assisting where appropriate. There was also a mobile drinks cart manned by Phil Couper, resupplying drinks station and any desperate golfers/ helpers.

The final planning meeting for the 2017 ES EXPO was held at the VMRBI Base at 10am 31st August 2017. The main purpose was to update participants, go over the EXPO layout plan, advise any minor changes, and finalise “the paperwork”. All the Council approvals are now in place so ‘it’s full steam ahead”.

The event was a 4 Ball Ambrose, $40 per player included green fees, BBQ burger and a drink. Drinks cart on course, there were also lots of prizes and raffles. Shot Gun Start at with all tees and fairways loaded was at 1130am. Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and VMRBI

139 players took to the field and the winning team was the Richardson and Wrench Team of Chad Freshwater, David Wereszczuk, Matt Zander and Brendan Coulston, Handicap (8), Gross 55, nett 47. Scooter Gang Team – Alan, Jim, Chris and Brayden Handicap (9 ¼), Gross 63, nett 53 ¾. NAGA Southern Fish Marine Ben, Ant, Matt & Fingo Team Handicap (8), Gross 89, nett 81. Nearest The Pin: Men Alan Cammack 254cm, Ladies Viv Learoyd 1400cm Longest Drives: Men - Connor McLachlan, Ladies - Joy Jordan.

Bill Dewez aims at the inflatable boat moored on the dam at the 16th hole for a prize of $25. Bill Dewez displays his elation when his ball lands in the inflatable moored on the dam at hole 16 to win a $25 prize Bill kindly donated the prize back. One other player also managed to get the ball into the inflatable. VMR Volunteers manning one of the Drinks Stations on the course (11th Tee) for the day. From the left: Jon Brice, David Nicholls, and Ian Grimes.

Thank you to Peter McNamara for his wonderful photos of the day and others throughout this article.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES CADETS

30 Emergency Services Cadets from all over the State visited VMR Bribie Island Sunday 17th September, as part of a weeklong training session at various Emergency Service Organisations. They took part in flare demonstrations, participated in life-raft training, practiced tying rope knots, attended lectures on boat handling, and were taken through radio operations at the Base. The cadets were also taken for a trip in Bribie One showing how all the electronic navigational equipment works.

Bribie One, Bribie Two and our 4WD assisting the stranded trawler back to deep water. Rescue attempts had to wait for high tide Sunday evening after 6pm, 17th September 2017.

Left is VMR Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb and right is Simone Wilson, LNP Candidate for Pumicestone, showing their form off the tee.

COMING EVENTS @ VMRBI

Graham Gibb VMR’s Emergency Services Liaison Officer addressing the Emergency Services Cadets.

Left former VMR Commodore Bob Skinner, at right is Pete Smith playing for sponsor Island Body Works.

Emergency Services Cadets took part in flare demonstrations out the front of the VMR Base, picture shows Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski showing how to operate a flare. The photos by Peter McNamara below show the Emergency Services Cadets taking part in flare demonstrations at the front of the VMR Base, Marina Parade, Bellara.

VMR & Southern Fish Marine team look skyward for this ball, which landed inches from the photographer Peter McNamara. The boys said they were first time golfers, and accordingly won the N.A.G.A. prize (Not A Golfers A..).

Aerial photo of EXPO 2016

Cadets were taken for a trip in Bribie One showing how all the electronic navigational equipment works.

Group Photo Emergency Services Cadets with VMR crew

The N.A.G.A. is presented to Southern Fish Marine Team.

VMR crew member Kevin Fraser teaching rope knots to an Emergency Service Cadet.

Bob Reilly winner of the mega raffle being presented with his prizes from Commodore Nathan Gundry and Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski.

Above and below, Emergency Services Cadets took part in Life raft training, cadets had to jump into the water, swim to a life raft and climb in, then exit the life raft and swim back to the rescue vessel.

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. Pacific Harbour Xmas Lights & Boat Parade: Saturday 23rd December 2017 An evening procession of decorated boats will make their way through the Pacific Harbour canals to view the magnificent Christmas Lights house displays on Saturday 23rd December. Prizes will be for the best Christmas lights house display and the best decorated boat. Many residents and guests have participated in previous years either on their boats, at canal parks and easement or at parties held in the canal homes. Of course, Santa and his helpers from VMR Bribie will again travel the canals between 1.30pm and 5.00pm to hand out lollies to the waiting children. Remember to listen for the bell!! The parade will gather around the main canal adjacent to the Pacific Harbour Marina at 6.30pm for 7.10pm start. Further information available closer to the event Own a Boat? You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, and enjoy many benefits including: • breakdown assistance. • vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency; • access to first aid, radio, navigation courses plus safety/boating information sessions; • regular social events; • reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR/Coastguard units; and • overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

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LAUGH RIOT IT’S ALL THERE Sent in by William Hamer

Sex after death A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no afterlife at all. After a long life together, the husband was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact. “Marion, Marion?” "Is that you, Bob?” “Yes, I've come back like we agreed." “That's wonderful! What's it like?” "Well, I get up in the morning, I have sex. I have breakfast and then it’s off to the golf course. I have sex again, bathe in the warm sun and then have sex a couple of more times. Then I have lunch (you'd be proud -- lots of greens). Another romp around the golf course, then pretty much have sex the rest of the afternoon. After supper, it's back to the golf course. Then it's more sex until late at night. I catch some much needed sleep and then the next day it starts all over again.” "Oh, Bob! Are you in Heaven?" “No, … I’m a rabbit somewhere in Victoria."

Garage Door The boss walked into the office one morning not knowing his zipper was down and his fly area wide open. His assistant walked up to him and said, This morning when you left your house, did you close your garage door?' The boss told her he knew he'd closed the garage door, and walked into his office puzzled by the question.

AT THE FAIR

t is very often the case that businesses that either provide reputable services to home owners or products of a high quality are operated by people who w ork from home and do not have a shop front where customers can visit them when they want. As this situation can often result in potential customers having to carry out an extensive amount of research before sourcing what they need, local business owner Filipa McCarthy has organised an event at which the public have the opportunity to talk to many of the local home based business owners on the one day and at the same venue. Filipa, who operates a home based travel agency, is holding a home business and lifestyle fair from 10am until 3pm on Saturday October 21st at the Bribie Island Recreation Hall which is at 156 First Avenue in Bongaree. Stall holders at the fair will include massage therapists, air conditioning installers, IT technicians, health and wellness experts, home handymen as well as a travel agent, dancing coach and an essential oils consuktant. There will be a photo booth,

By Neil Wilson

a sausage sizzle and also face painting to help keep the little ones amused. The Bribie Island Business and Lifestyle Fair should be regarded as a wonderful opportunity to sample what local home based businesses have to offer. ‘This is a chance to sample some fantastic local businesses as well as to get the Christmas shopping started,’ Filipa said. ‘There will also be some entertainment with a performance by students from Island Music Works,’ she added. Filipa told me that she decided to hold the fair after experiencing difficulty with business networking and other issues that she believes will be solved by events such as this. She said that, if the fair is successful, she will be looking at holding the event several times each year. Although entry to the fair is free, a gold coin donation to the Bribie Island Junior Surf Lifesaving Club will be very much appreciated. If anyone would like further information about the fair or perhaps would like to reserve a stall, Filipa can be contacted on 0422 039530 for details.

As he finished his paperwork, he suddenly noticed his fly was open, and zipped it up. He then understood his assistant's question about his 'garage door.'

Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?'

He headed out for a cup of coffee and paused by her desk to ask, 'When my garage door was open, did you see my Jaguar parked in there?' She smiled and said, 'No, I didn't. All I saw was an old minivan with two flat tires..

Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.'

Three old guys are out walking. First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?' Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!' Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer..' A man was telling his neighbour, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.' 'Really,' answered the neighbour . 'What kind is it?' 'Twelve thirty..' Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great,

'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?'

aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'' The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.' A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlour and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool. After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.' Now, before you 'forget', send them on to some other folks you know who could use a good laugh.

A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:

'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.'

'So I hear you're getting married?' 'Yep!' 'Do I know her?' 'Nope!' 'This woman, is she good looking?' 'Not really.' 'Is she a good cook?' 'Naw, she can't cook too well.' 'Does she have lots of money?' 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' 'I don't know.' 'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?' 'Because she can still drive!'

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RETURN OF THE PEBBLES

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contacted us in regard to what could be considered to be an important change to the local landscape, we decided that this was worth reporting to the community at large and explains the reason for the area’s second name. Steve lives quite close to the beach and told me that he has recently noticed some interesting changes. ‘For the first time since we came here, there are pebbles emerging from the sand at the Western end of the beach and this is apparently how it used to be in the past,’ Steve said. ‘As well as that the sand, which has up until now been very powdery, is of a coarse texture and the slope of the beach is different. We have lived here for over seven years and I’ve never seen it like this before,’ he told me. The pebbles have reappeared

t is a well known fact that the forces of nature are responsible for the constant change of the landscape throughout the world, sometimes in a good way and at other times, not so good. It is also true that

when these changes occur, they are not always noticed and their importance not recognised. Although there would certainly be a certain amount of local residents who are aware

of the reason, I’m sure that there would be just as many who don’t know the reason why the area of Sandstone Point is often referred to as Pebble Beach so, when Sandstone Point Resident Steve Gregory

NEW COHORT OF BRIBIE ISLAND SRCS

One can only imagine that when changes such as this occur and a part of the landscape is seen to be returning to how it was in the past, it is a change for the better. If any of our readers have noticed changes to a part of the area and believe that the community should know, we would like to hear from you.

By Nikita Chee

Junior chair officer, age manager and club member for six years, Vic, added: “They do a 200-meter swim.” Oliver Palmer, one of 14 cadets, said the best part of his training was: “The rescue boats… they were fun”.

Trainers Vic (far left) and Helen (far right) and the trainees don their new club shirts

Vic and Helen explained that being a part of the surf lifesaving club opens up many opportunities for this next generation of cadets. Employers and tertiary colleges alike take notice of club participation. “We find that when they apply [for a job] and they see that they are from surf lifesaving, they’re in,” Vic said. Helen explained: “It’s because they know that they can work as part of a team, they’re disciplined, they can follow instructions, are reliable, accountable and responsible.”

Under 14s celebrate their completion of SRC training

he end of the first week of school holidays marked the beginning of duty for 14 under 14 Surf Rescue Certificate trainees. The trainees have just completed an intensive camp in order to achieve their SRC and are now qualified as cadet patrolling members. Vic Fiorin, Helen Bruce and Trish Reid of the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club have worked together to oversee the camp and provide training.

The five-day camp saw the new recruits assessed on both theoretical and practical surf lifesaving elements. Helen, an age manager for the under 14s and five year-member of the club, says: “There is quite a lot of theory of rescue techniques, then there is a practical assessment.” “So first aid, CPR, board rescue, tube rescue, lay and assess, carriers, signals, radio operations… a run swim run,” she said.

The troop stand in unison, reflecting over the ocean they will soon be guarding

The majority of the new SRCs began as nippers in the under 8s. The next stage for them will be the Bronze Medallion which is the fundamental award for becoming an Australian lifesaver. For now, the SRCs will enjoy their first season of patrolling at Woorim beach where they can put their skills to the test! Well done under 14s, thanks for keeping our beaches safe this season. What a team!

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

TROCHRAGUE - THE NUNS’ HOTEL of our lives of dedication, we are making a valuable contribution. “That’s how we look at our work. And it is very rewarding because it helps people physically and spiritually. They go away satisfied, happy and rested.” It is not surprising they do. Not only have the guests the constant soothing and sometimes silent attention of the nine ladies of the house, but the Trochrague, resembling a fortified castle, stands in magnificent grounds of peace and tranquillity at the end of a long, winding rhododendron drive, nestling in the seclusion of its wooded 46-acre gardens. The hotel, just one mile from the sea, overlooks the fertile sheltered Girvan Valley. Its ancient wrought iron gates may not come from Dark Ages, yet its towers dating back to the 14th Century fuse effortlessly with the current mansion completed in 1681.

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“M

y hairs start to bristle the minute they mention the cellar,” the hotel manager bristles vehemently, at the mere thought of bristling. “They always think we can’t handle the drink.” There have been many Theys over the years, but the culprits this time are a Glasgow crew shooting the segment of a morning TV programme at the hotel. The indignant hotel keeper, or ‘The Boss’ as the staff affectionately call her, is Sister Rita, Mother Superior of the French Order of St. Joseph of Cluny. Together with eight nuns she runs the 23-bedroom Trochrague Hotel on Scotland’s picturesque Ayrshire west coast. Unlike other orders in early 1970, these nuns are no longer enveloped in voluminous black cloaks except for a black veil - their symbol of consecration. Instead, the sisters, in blue knee-length tunics, pinafores and white blouses, resemble hospital nurses. It is a fascinating fusion of old and new: old religion in a new context; an ancient order with new instructions; a distinctive habit with updated attractiveness – nothing discarded, but everything modernised. The outsiders’ amazement baffles Sister Rita. “Why is hotel work so surprising?” she asks, but makes it sound like a statement. “Since the Vatican Council in Rome nuns have always done varied work. Besides, the Church, even in the 14th Century insisted that monks and nuns should offer hospitality, welcoming travellers with rest and food. We see in the work we do a valuable service to people. “There is so much tension today, just commuting to work, the work itself, family problems etc. So people feel they have to get away. And if we can offer them relaxation, comfort, peace, tranquillity and the example

But can Sister Rita (“don’t call me Mother Superior – we are all the same”) really find the constant serving of hard drink compatible with her vocation? Can she reconcile it with religious convention? “Oh, yes,” she assures me confidently. “To me wine is food. It is part of the enjoyment of eating and when people are on holiday, they want to enjoy their meals. Just remember, the first miracle that Jesus ever performed was changing water into wine at a wedding, rather than having the bride and groom embarrassed.” But, are the nuns not embarrassed, that unlike monasteries and convents of centuries gone by, who offered free hospitality, they themselves are now running a profit-making business? “Oh no,” insists Sister Rita, hurt at this capitalistic suggestion. “We are not rich, nor would we want to be. We just have sufficient money to keep ourselves ticking over without being embarrassed. It takes a lot of money to run the Trochrague. We only charge eleven pounds for bed and breakfast and twenty pounds for full board with reductions for children. “Anything left over is used for maintenance and improvements. Luckily we are never short.” Trained as a Home Economics Teacher, Soeur Rita has been in administration most of her life, running large establishments with shrewd management. She also enjoyed eight years in West Africa, pioneered a new foundation in Melbourne for 10 years and then on to New Zealand for nine, before running the Trochrague so efficiently. It is hard work being the Mother Superior, but competence is second nature to her. And all of the nine sisters excel at their particular tasks: At 59, slender and fragile-looking, Sister Oliver, the youngest of the team, who floats amongst the guests with the litheness of a teenager, is not just the barmaid. She also functions as the charwoman, the waitress and

At the St. Joseph of Cluny's Nuns Hotel, The Trochrague, in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland the porter. But her expertise is clearly shown by deftly coping with the gin and tonics, double scotches on the rocks, Bloody Marys or Snowballs. And she never forgets the smile lay barmen reserve for heavy tippers only. All the sisters, each with their specified area of responsibility, according to their training and qualifications, are now at retirement age. Sister Ina, the oldest, runs the repository and is just celebrating her 86th birthday on the same day as the Queen Mother is enjoying her 85th. Says Sister Margaret, “I’m in charge of all the single, double and family bedrooms and their appendages. It’s a wonderful job.” Sister Annunciata and Sister Anne, the chief cooks of the outfit, don’t see too many visitors as most of their time is spent in the expansive, bright kitchen. Sister Loyola, the quietest of them all, having arrived from missions in America just a year ago, looks after the sacristy.

Jolly Sister Mary who mistakenly believes she is a quiet person, is in her ninth year at the Trochrague, after 27 years in New Zealand. “Oh yes,” she laughs. “ ‘Join The Clunys And See The World’. You never become redundant here. I am not a good cook, so I spend most of my time in the pantry and the dining room. I love helping children and the older people.” And last but not least, there is the spritely Sister Rosemary, always ready to give you a lift into town or make that unscheduled cup of tea. After spending 20 years in Australia and having been trained in accountancy and book-keeping in Glasgow for three years before coming to the Trochrague, she runs her domain – the office – with precision and an almost Teutonic neatness. And so with my own Teutonic preferences added to the empathy, charm and humour of the nine ladies, many a holiday during my 20-year-long stay in the U.K. is spent at the tranquil Trochrague.

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OCTOBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – BEACHMERE EVERY SATURDAY EACH MONTH JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. 0456 818 017

TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave. info@bang.org.au

EVERY FRIDAY EACH MONTH BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 5496 2957

WEDENSDAY, 18 OCTOBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 0417 781 562

EVERY WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5pm - 7pm at Beachmere State School, beachmerescouts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER COFFEE WITH A COP, 10am, Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere

SUNDAY, 1 OCTOBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Road.

SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER SPRING IN YOUR STEP, 9am FREE FITNESS in Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Bookings Eventbrite or 5433 2052, mbrc.qld.gov.au/spring

FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au

FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au

TUESDAY, 10 OCTOBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 0490 871 225

SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER FULL MOON PARTY, 4.30-8pm , Beachmere Activity Centre, Biggs Avenue 0401 438 1000

TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave.

SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rd

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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. EVERY MONDAY OCTOBER. BEACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4 includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. Ph 0414088358 SUNDAY, 1 OCTOBER - Cancer Council Markets: Brennan Park, Welsby. Parade. MONDAY, 2 OCTOBER - 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, 2 OCTOBER - Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440 MONDAY, 2 OCTOBER - Bribie Bush Poets.: Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim at 6.30. More info call Cay on 34083219 MONDAY, 2 OCTOBER - 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, 2 OCTOBER - 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, 3 OCTOBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 1pm - 3pm, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree. TUESDAY, 3 OCTOBER - Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. Contact Teresa: 0408 208 868 WEDNESDAY, 4 OCTOBER - Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10am @ Bribie Library. WEDNESDAY, 4 OCTOBER - Vietnam Veteran’s Association: Meeting at 9am. Recreational Hall. 156 First Avenue. Ph: 3408 0405 THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER - Ecumenical Children’s Choir: Children aged 4 to 18, practice 3:30pm-5pm every Thursday at Bribie Uniting Church. FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER - Storytime Sessions: 10am – 11am. Fridays & Saturdays @ Bribie Library

FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month. (14th & 28th October) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER - Market Stall.: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th Friday. SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER - Bribie Island Yacht Club: 9am - Blessing of the Fleet. Discover sailing and try paddling day. SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER - Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. SUNDAY, 8 OCTOBER - Rotary Markets: Brennan Park, Bongaree. Saturday. Phone 0406373218. TUESDAY, 10 OCTOBER - Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month. THURSDAY, 12 OCTOBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 10am - 12 noon, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree. SATURDAY, 14 OCTOBER - Bribie Island Baptist Church Men’s Breakfasts: 7am. $5. Bribie Island Baptist Church. Phone 34083779 (John) for bookings. Many thanks for doing this service... John Doak, Convenor Men’s Ministries Bribie Island Baptist Church. MONDAY, 23 OCTOBER - 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, 25 OCTOBER - Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10am 4th Wed of the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. Call John 34086365. WEDNESDAY, 25 OCTOBER - 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. SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER - 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. SATURDAY, 25 NOVEMBER - Christmas Creations Fair: Uniting Church Webster Street Bongaree, 7 am to 12 noon. Contact Amy Bulley on 0414 637 562. 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 Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 29th August, 2017 to 21st September, 2017 Canadian Foursomes Sponsor Shimmer N Shine 29/8/2017: Winners - J de Ruyter & H Arkinstall 67.5. R UP – S Fowler & M Carruthers 68.5. NTP’s Hole 4 R Harper, Hole 7 , Hole S Vallely14 M Barbeler, Hole 16 M Barbeler, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot M Reese. Single Stableford 31/8/2017: Div 1 Winner – K Strudwick 41, R UP – R Cantrill. Div 2 Winner – T Keily 40, R UP – J Dorhauer. NTP’s Hole 4 J Stafford, Hole 7 S Portley, Hole 14 S Power, Hole 16 C Hancock, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot J McCowan. Single Stableford 5/9/2017: Div 1 Winner – M Bailey 42, R UP – M Thomsen 41. Div 2 Winner – D Croft 38 C/B, R UP – B Davies 38. Div 3 Winner – S Tailford 37, R UP – R Crossley 36. NTP’s Hole 4 L McDonald, Hole 7 J Malone, Hole 14 V Smith, Hole 16 B Browning, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot B Truswell. Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy 7/9/2017: Div 1 Winner – Y Nicklin 78 C/B, R UP – B Newcomb 78, 2nd R UP L Pinson 79. NTP’s Hole 4 D Neilson, Hole 7 S Smith, Hole 14 J de Ruyter. Div 2 Winner -S Barnulf 71 , R UP – S Fowler 73, 2nd R UP H Winterflood 76 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 H Winterflood, Hole 7 H Winterflood, Hole 14 J Umlauft, Hole 16 S Brown. Div 3 Winner – C Price 72, R UP – S Armstrong 74 C/B, 2nd R UP M Reese 74. NTP’s Hole 4 R Crossley, Hole 14 S Ferrante, Hole 16 J Stafford. 4BBB Sponsor Bribie Simply Healthy 12/9/2017: Winners – V Hayes & D Neilson 44 C/B, R UP – A Roberts & S White 44. NTP’s Hole 4 S White, Hole 7 D Sullivan, Hole 14 H Winterflood, Hole 16 A Hewitt, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot S Ferrante. Single Stableford Professional/Managers Trophy 14/9/2017: Overall Winner M Reese 38. Div 1 Winner – R Cantrill 36 C/B, R UP – T McLachlan 36 C/B. Div 2 Winner – B Davies 37 C/B, R UP – A Rogers 37. Div 3 Winner – R Crossley 36 C/B, R UP – F Lyons 36 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 R Cantrill, Hole 7 T McLachlan, Hole 14 L Ball, Hole 16 L Wood, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot S Milligan. 4BBB Stableford 19/9/2017: Winners - H Arkinstall & L Wilson 48. 1st R UP – J McCowan & M Barbeler 46 C/B, 2nd R UP – C Hancock & N Aylott 46, 3rd R UP – V Hayes & R Harper 45 C/B, 4th R UP – E Jarvis & I Coburn 45 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 C Hancock, Hole 7 J McCowan, Hole 14 B Chen, Hole 16 L Urquhart, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot M Stoddart. Foursomes Championship Sponsor Remax 21/9/2017: Gross Winners J Malone & D Neilson 135 2nd Play Off Hole, Gross R UP A Hewitt & D Benghamy 135, 2nd R UP R Cantrill & V Jones 136. Net Winners D Dunn & H Winterflood 110, Net 1st R UP K Highlands & W Robinson 110.5 C/B, 2nd R UP S Ferrante& J Wyatt 110.5 NTP’s Hole 4 J Umlauft, Hole 7 B Newcomb, Hole 14 J Wyatt, Hole 16 R McKinnon.

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Bribie Island Bowls Club Results week ending 02.09.17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – G. Healing & E. James. Runners Up – F. Reeves & D. Gibson. 1st WOH – W. Ebert & F. Crockett. 2nd WOH – P. Adams & J. Steed. 3rd WOH – PJ Hughes & D. Williams. Bunny – S. Cook & R. Smith. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – P. Popeye. 2nd – M. Roberts. 3rd – K. Hortle. Friday Men’s Jackpot Pairs: Winners – R. Strawbridge & D. Williams. Runners Up – S. Martin & J. Falvey. 1st WOH – M. McGrath & G. Teakel. 2nd – P. Patrikeos & K. Smith. 3rd WOH – W. Whitehead & W. McDougall. Bunny – G. Player & B. Brook. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – K. Ford, S. Mitchell & L. Wright. Runners Up – I. Smith, F. Corry & J. Laidlan. OOHW – M. Cherry & J. Noonan Bunny – S. Cook, S. Young & J. Hosie. Bribie Island Bowls Club – Bowls Results Week Ending 09/09/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – A. Legosz & I. Cooper. Runners Up – D. McDougall & W. McDougall. 1st WOH – B. Young & M. Hopper. 2nd WOH – H. Groves & D. Groves. 3rd WOH – B. Turnbull & T. Turnbull. Bunny – A. Shaw & B. Ilvenie. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – R. Whale. 2nd – T. Erfurth. 3rd – P. Brown. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – B. Young & M. Hopper. Runners Up – G. Reily & PJ Hughes. 1st WOH – F. Reeves & R. Fowler. 2nd WOH – A. Thorpe & W. Simmins. 3rd WOH – B. Hosie & D. Currie. Bunny – T. Bennett & M. Mills. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners- S. Andrews, P Andrews & L. Tebbutt. Runners Up – R. Gilmore, H. Groves & L. Gilmore. 3rd – V. McDermott, M. Gittens & J. Noonan. Bunny – P. Godfrey, L. Godfrey & B. Young. Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 16/09/17

Young. Runners Up – J. Pearce & L. Mosae. 1st WOH – K. Ford & K. Muller. 2nd WOH – G. Dunkle & M. Ball. 3rd WOH – Gordie & AJ. Bunny – C. Halley & R. Avern. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – I. Smith & F. Corry & J. Laidlaw. Runners Up – K. Ford, S. Mitchell & L. Wright. 3rd – G. McCarthy, L. Wood & L. Tebbutt. Pairs – C. Geddes & J. Pearce. Bunny – B. Robinson, M. Retchford & N. Myles. Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 16/09/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – T. Townsend & G. Woollett. Runners Up – B. McSweeney & M. Sarich. 1st WOH – R. Eaton & D. Curry. 2nd WOH – S. Mitchell & M. Cherry. 3rd WOH – Wallaby & C. Geddes. Bunny – P. Adams & J. Steed. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – M. Roberts. 2nd – P. Brown. 3rd – R. Eaton. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – M. Hopper & B. Young. Runners Up – J. Pearce & L. Mosae. 1st WOH – K. Ford & K. Muller. 2nd WOH – G. Dunkle & M. Ball. 3rd WOH – Gordie & AJ. Bunny – C. Halley & R. Avern. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – I. Smith & F. Corry & J. Laidlaw. Runners Up – K. Ford, S. Mitchell & L. Wright. 3rd – G. McCarthy, L. Wood & L. Tebbutt. Pairs – C. Geddes & J. Pearce. Bunny – B. Robinson, M. Retchford & N. Myles. Competition Results for Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club The RSL & BIIBC Challenge 2017 – Third Leg of 3 (held at BIIBC Clubhouse 27/08/2017): RSL Indoor Bowls Club 168 Points with 98 ½ Ends won. Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club 162 points with 93 ½ Ends won. Winning Team RSL : K Campbell, D Menzies, J Caton, G Malcomson, 49 pts with 27 Ends won. R/Up BIIBC : C Gallagher, M Taylor, Y Parry, R Bradford, 48 pts with 30 ½ ends won.

Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – T. Townsend & G. Woollett. Runners Up – B. McSweeney & M. Sarich. 1st WOH – R. Eaton & D. Curry. 2nd WOH – S. Mitchell & M. Cherry. 3rd WOH – Wallaby & C. Geddes. Bunny – P. Adams & J. Steed.

Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club FOUR GAME DAY Event League Table 2017 as of Sept 10.

Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – M. Roberts. 2nd – P. Brown. 3rd – R. Eaton.

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Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – M. Hopper & B.

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Position Points Team 1 188 UNBIASED 2 175 FIREBIRDS 3 171.5 TRAVEL BUGS 4 158.5 CURVES 5 150 DAMES 6 144 REDBACKS 7 141 THE RASCALS 8 140.5 BRIBEES 9 137 CATONS CAPERS 10 137 VILLAGE PEOPLE 11 127 THE TRIERS 12 126.5 MALENY 13 119 DECEPTION BAY 14 119 SURVIVORS 15 110 HIBISCUS 16 101.5 THE ARANAS OPEN TRIPLES 18/09/2017 Winners: L Hadland. Elly Stewart. K Campbell. Runners up: G Reid. Elaine Stewart. E Rigby. Consolations Winners: A Landeman. P Robinson. J Grisbrook. Consolations Runners up: L White. M Hughes. A Grisbrook. Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 23/09/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winner – V. Shaw & T. Townsend. Runners Up – C. Thornton & K. Thornton. 1st WOH – K. Muller & F. Crockett. 2nd WOH – PJ Hughes & T. Borg. 3rd WOH – L. Gilmore & R. Gilmore. Bunny – S. Cook & G. Duncan. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – B. Lamb. 2nd – V. Shaw. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winner – D. Gibson & G. Healing. Runners Up – G. Denkel & M. Ball. 1st WOH – P. Hughes & S. McIntyre. 2nd WOH – T. Borg & B. McSweeney. 3rd WOH – K. Smith & G. Symons. 4th WOH – C. Wilkie & J. Pearce. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winner – N. English, S. Swain & J. Howarth. Runners Up – V. Casey, B. Cowper & B. Moss. 3rd – C. Halley, J. O’Neill & G. Woollett. Bunny – B. O’Neil, L. Shivers & T. Hudson.

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Photo of Ladies Championship fours winner Bongaree bowls The 2017 club selected ladies championship fours was played last Friday at Bongaree Bowls club. Pictured are winners Marilyn Weston, Merna Hogg, Rachel Mills and Diane Davidson with runners up Elna Jensen, Sandi Hodges, Beryl Moor and Delma Ponton.

Bribie Island Bowls Club - Open singles

Bribie Island Bowls Club Ladies Novice Championship Left – Runner Up - Lesley Wright Right – Winner - Rhonda Davenport

Open singles final WINNER Pauline Laverty RUNNER UP Charlie Neave Pauline Laverty is our first female winner since Marilyn Peddell in 2008.

Bribie Island Bowls Club Ladies Consistency Final Winner. Pauline Laverty (pictured) Runner up Mary Geddes

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RUGBY 7S STAR CALLS ON NOMINATIONS FOR MORETON BAY OZ DAY AWARDS

lympic gold medallist and rugby sevens ace Evania Pelite has issued a challenge to Moreton Bay residents to nominate someone in their community for Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2018 Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open for the yearly awards, and the Australian representative is calling on locals to nominate a friend, family member or community member who they think is deserving of recognition for their community, sporting, environment and cultural achievements. Evania was recognised with a Moreton Bay Australia Day Award in 2017 for making waves with the Australian women’s rugby sevens squad that won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

“Whether they’re you’re mum, dad, best mate or even someone you’ve read about in the paper, enter their name for the 2018 Moreton Bay Australia Day Awards - our awards rely on our community getting behind one another.”

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“Nominating someone for a Moreton Bay Australia Day Award is a great way to applaud their hard work and to show that the community is right behind them,” the St Columban’s College graduate said.

Little Athletics Club. The Little Athletics meet every Friday afternoon at the Sandstone Point oval commencing at 4pm. Members of the Sandstone Point Lions Club are always there to run a sausage sizzle with cold drinks and fruit also available. Apparently, the parents say that it is a cheap form of take-away for the kids at the end of the event This fledgling club that plays such an important role in the development of our young has encountered one problem associated with the oval where they meet and that is the complete absence of lighting for the area. Obviously unable to commence until later in the afternoon, the current situation not only limits the hours of participation but also has the club packing up their equipment in the dark.

Little Aths sign up day donation

s an organisation that places a great deal of importance on supporting their local community, the Lions Club of Sandstone Point is intent on doing as much as possible to support the recently established Little Athletics Club. After running sausage sizzles at the two sign-on days which resulted in about 120 children becoming members, the Lions handed over a cheque for two hundred dollars to Brendan and Melissa Smith who were responsible for the formation of the local

If anyone is able to help the Little Athletics Club with some form of portable lighting, they should contact Brendan Smith on 0413 583100.

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“Whether it’s a gun athlete like AFL’s Tayla Harris who shared an award with me in 2017, or a local volunteer who you think needs to be recognised for what they do - be sure to put their name in for a Moreton Bay Oz Day award.”

From January this year there is a 10 yearroll out phase for all homes to be fitted with hardwired, interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarms.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council Acting Mayor Councillor Mike Charlton said nominations for the Australia Day Awards are open until October 31, 2017. “If you know someone who is making a

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huge difference on the sporting field, onstage, with the environment or the local community, I implore you to nominate them for an Australia Day Award,” Cr Charlton said. “Past recipients include all-round swimming sensation Lakeisha Patterson, advocate for Pumicestone Passage Dr Ben Diggles and GIVIT founder Juliette Wright.

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hether you own a jet ski or a fishing boat, a yacht or a pleasure craft, most boat owners usually have insurance. Generally this may cover unfortunate accidents or theft, for example. But what insurance have you got, when you have an unfortunate situation arise 60-100 km off shore, or breaking down on the way home from a boating trip. Life jackets, flares, Epirbs, well they can definitely help and be life savers. But one important piece of insurance, is having a volunteer marine rescue membership. This is definitely a must, if you are planning on heading out on the water, in any vessel or watercraft. The yearly membership fee is roughly 80 dollars. These guys are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Having this backup, is definately a good choice, if you head out once a year or once a week. Also logging on with a coast guard at the start of your trip, is another way to keep safe out in the water. Generally you can log in by the use of a marine uhf radio, or even on your mobile phone. This way the VMR, at Bribie will know the destination of your trip, the number of adults/children on board, and when you are looking at coming back. Always ensure you log off at the end of your trip and if your eta time changes, notify the VMR of any changes in your trip length. Also, over the next few months,

be prepared for some quick moving storm fronts and quickly changing weather patterns, that can quite quickly turn the bay into a quite treacherous piece of water. The amount of sandbanks and the depth variations, through out the bay, along with the tidal influence and the wind direction, is the reason why Moreton bay is one of the worlds most treacherous bays. Well last months weather was unusually hot and steamy, with many towns breaking temperature records. The great news for Bribie islanders is, we generally get the cool breezes from the quite lower water temperatures. Do in spring or summer when the Mercury hits 35-38, the water temperature, generally doesn't get any warmer than 26-29 degrees. Also, it works the opposite in Winter, when we get the cool nights of 4-7 degrees, the water temperature is usually 16-18 degrees, giving us a warm sea breeze in winter and a cool sea breeze in summer. Well with all this hot weather, summer is just around the corner. So now is a good time to start sorting out your crab pots, summer whiting gear, and pelagic spin gear. The summer whiting have been biting quite well over the last couple of weeks, with red beach, skirmish point, the ocean beach, and up most creeks and sandbanks, throughout

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Pearl Perch, yummo! the passage holding some beautiful whiting. Light lines, whippy rods and live worms, the best bet for whiting. Whiting can be caught on most tides, but generally they feed best on the rising tides. Along the Bongaree , Bellara waterfront there are some great land based sand banks to fish. Having a couple of rod holders helps a lot, as whiting will generally hook themselves and be quite an easy fish to catch. The Flatties have really picked up in quality and quantity, as they are getting ready to spawn. Some monster females getting taken, but the majority of the fish will be males of roughly. 40-60cm. Flathead change sex to females, after they reach about the 50-60cm mark. The Tailor and Mackeral schools have still been smashing the tonnes of whitebait in the passage at the moment, with some great fun to be had on surface lures. The longtails gave been getting caught, livebaits and berleying up and floatlining the best way to target these brutes throughout the cooler months. As the water temperature rises, the longtails will start to feed more aggressively on the surface. Spinning metals, stickbait sand working plastics, throughout these schools is an exciting and effective way to target these fish. In the bay, Cobia, Snapper, Cod and

some monster Parrot getting caught. The reefs off the cape, as per usual, fishing well with plenty of mixed reefies being taken and also some nice early season, Pelagics to be caught. The weed that has been In the bay and passage, over the last couple of months, has finally cleared up. The Sandcrabs aren't super thick, but there is still quite good numbers to be caught, if you know where to crab. The numbers should increase over the exit few weeks. The same goes for the muddies. To find out about any changes in size limits, green zones or marine legislation changes have a look at the latest Queensland marine boating safety guide. The department of agriculture and fisheries can mail them out, if you request one. Anyways. Tight lines and don't destroy what you came to enjoy.

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Less Talk ACT NOW With all the talk rhetoric and no action we have to ask is this Government fit to Govern. Mr Turnbull act now, if we are being advised there will power shortages this summer why allow AGL and other companies to continue shutting coal powered stations, so they can continue to rort the Australian consumers? Australia has an abundance of coal, so much you want to let Adani make huge profits and export it to India-WHY? Less Talk ACT NOW Why not use it here in coal-fired Power Stations, coal is cleaner now and cheap at this point Solar is not Cheap, Wind Power is not efficient. The Greenies want to get real, as does the Government regarding Energy/Power for Australia, yes develop alternative power generation but not at the expense of a shortage of POWER. I am yet to see development or talk of Geothermal from the Australian Interior, NZ has been using it for well over 50 years – Why not here. Coal-fired Power Stations in India have as much impact on the planet in India as they do if built here, so why export the coal? Less Talk ACT NOW The same goes for proofing Australia from drought, Why do we allow all the tropical downfalls to flow back into the sea, why are we not building more Dams from the north down through the interior to the south (or across to the Coastal Cities) with pumping stations pumping it from one to another? I wonder how much employment it would create? How would such projects help Australia develop and proof us against Drought, power failure etc.? Less Talk ACT NOW Instead we have Parliament talking about Gay Marriage, do you have dual Citizenship, the Burqa and other nonsense. It is time that Bill Shorten and Turnbull started to look at the bigger picture rather than get embroiled in Nonsense. Less Talk ACT NOW Finally with petrol prices being manipulated and the ACCC sitting on its hands, it might well be disbanded for what it’s worth? The Public has had enough and wants a Government that has more idea, the same applies to the Opposition. Less Talk ACT NOW If Trump wants war with North Korea – Go ahead just don’t ask us to back him, he has simply no idea – I wonder if he tweets Kim Jong-un? Why are China and Russia not applying

pressure on North Korea? Farley

Dear Editor, In reply to C. Frost’s comments and assertions… Firstly – yes I am biased, as is he, as are we all. It’s our biases that lead us to have different opinions, after all. And yes, I’m antigovernment – anti this government at least (and anti the prospective Labor govt too). Mr Frost makes a few generalised comments about “bleeding hearts”, including suggesting that they (I) don’t live in the “real world”. I can assure your readers that my world is every bit as real as anyone else’s – and it’s just a bit arrogant to imply that yours is the only legitimate viewpoint. There are so many myths and untruths peddled by Peter Dutton, Malcom Turnbull, Tony Abbott and the like, and repeated by Mr Frost and others, that space doesn’t permit a full response to all of them, so I’ll stick to simple dot point rebuttals: • They are illegal immigrants: No. Under our laws anyone can come to Australia and ask for asylum, with or without passports, visas, or even identification. It’s the law, whether you like it or not. Unless you are advocating that we ignore a law that’s inconvenient? • They come through several “safe haven” countries to get here: None of the countries to our north have signed the Refugee Convention. None. They cannot be considered safe, and some, such as Sri Lanka and Indonesia, actively persecute, imprison and kill people they claim as their own citizens. • The “welfare bludger” argument: Refugees have a long history of working, starting businesses and contributing to society. Some may depend on welfare for a time, but that’s because they are not allowed to work. • They are queue jumpers: They aren’t. There are no queues, and often no embassies or consulates in the places these people come from. • They aren’t true refugees: Yes they are, even if you would wish it otherwise. Once they have been assessed, according to internationally agreed standards, there is no further test needed. The off-shore detention regime is costing us taxpayers two billion dollars a year. That’s two billion that could go to our pensioners and unemployed, or to funding the NDIS or any number of schools, hospitals or public works. Instead it’s going into the pockets of PNG and Nauruan politicians and officials, and to the executives and shareholders of private security companies. Why aren’t you angry about that? I sure am. People who get worked up about immigration often claim that our “Western” and “Christian” values are under threat. But they seem to be happy to throw those

standards out the window, and to impose the lowest, most humiliating and degrading conditions on people who come asking our help – conditions as bad as in any “Third World” country. We are supposed to be an enlightened civilisation, aren’t we?

To finish on a positive note however, I’m glad to see that Mr Frost believes we should accept bona fide refugees, some of whom have been waiting for years. That would include the majority of those currently being held on Nauru and Manus – let’s have them accommodated and supported here in Moreton Bay region. Tony Longland Dear Editor, I really enjoyed your piece on wise sayings by Confucius and others. How about something on the wit of graffiti. Back in the last century, before laws were stricter, there would be all many of witty sayings scrawled on any available wall-space. I thought up one and admit to writing it somewhere. It said “Dr Who is an anachronism”. Hope you like it. Hazel Beneke

inevitable development storm that will only benefit the purse of the developer and the rating capacity of the Council (the rate revenue of which is not directed back to Bribie), and to increase the number of car parking spaces required to alleviate further congestion and safety in narrow local streets. We ask that the matter be put to the people - in a context that people can understand. Not as advertised by Council in a voluminous complex electronic format that contains terminology and inferences that only planners understand (and developers know how to get around). Yes, Council advertised their Planning Scheme on two occasions but the average person does not understand the implications or impact until it is right on top of you. Everyone should be lobbying to have this changed, because it could happen right beside you! KJ Crocker Dear Editor, Thanks Tiffany It's nice to work with professionals.

Dear Editor, Cr Brook Savige recently made a statement (in the Mini Bribie Islander Aug/Sept 2017) that “the maximum building height on Bribie Island under the current planning scheme is 15 metres” – WRONG! The maximum building height is a staggering 21m (equating to 7 storeys in the old terminology). There are a number of blocks on Bribie allowing 21m building height, in particular the entire block encompassed by Welsby Parade, Second Avenue and First Avenue, Bongaree – as well as the very large block that presently sites the Churches of Christ Aged Care and Independent Living site in Foley Street, Bongaree. Further, on-site car parking space requiremenst for these new developments is one space per dwelling. A 5-storey (15m) development is just about to be approved by Council for 14 Fourth Avenue Bongaree. Unfortunately, the local Councillor has chosen to keep herself out of discussions, thereby not lending her support to the many concerned residents who are trying to reduce the impact on them and the community, as she accepted an electoral contribution from the developers – who own a number of businesses on Bribie. Building heights and car parking space rates are but two of the many concerns that everyone should have if developments of this size and scale continue to be approved – there are no requirements to improve public infrastructure or facilities, or protect waterways and habitat – although there should be! So, we are seeking the support of the local member Mr Rick Williams MP to question the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Planning Scheme on our behalf – seeking to reduce the maximum building height to stem the

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Caboolture local newspapers just didn't give a stuff...so they don't and won't see me again soon. Warm Regards Rob Ward Dear Editor, Painting Structures: I understand the Water- Tank and Tower may be painted with a pattern (suggestion made and awaiting funding?). Do we (Bribe Island Ratepayers), get a say in whether we think they should be painted and what patterns/images are painted on these structures? If it was natural vegetation – trees plants etc. I think it may look nice, Hover if is anything like the building at the Skate- bowl then NO! Farley Dear Editor, I have enjoyed living on Bribie Island for the past 16 years however sadly I have seen little infrastructure or direction by Moreton Bay Council to retain the lifestyle for which most came for to live on Bribie Island. During Holiday periods there is so much congestion at shopping areas and areas of great attraction such as the Bongaree Jetty and immediate area where parking needs to be expanded, the same applies to Market day at the Arts Centre where parking is ridiculously minimal, and at times dangerous with cars blocking traffic by stopping and parking along the bush-line. It must be time to now consider Bribie Island Full and consider more off island areas to be used for new homes, such as Sandstone Lakes and along through to Beachmere creating infrastructure to care for these areas. There should be a limit to 3 stories when replacing previous buildings – this is not the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast. It is all about sustaining the Bribie Island Lifestyle. From observations there needs to be an improvement made for 4 X 4 vehicles that have paid to access the drive along to campsites and fishing areas (otherwise what/ why is the cost so high to gain access), surely ratepayers on the Island should be exempt a

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An area I think could be used is the rear of the Woolworth Shopping area where a Sunday car boot sale would be an added event.

Until now, my wife and I have taken little interest in the widespread demands for a royal commission into Australia’s banking industry, largely because we were more than satisfied by the service provided by Suncorp Bank and its local branch on Bribie Island. However, following Suncorp’s proposal to close its Bribie branch our views have changed.

It would be nice to hear others thoughts especially those living in the shadow of hi-rise density buildings and have been impacted by the development of Hi-Rise building? Farley Dear Editor, Is it all necessary when we still have plenty of Pot Holes. I am amazed and concerned at the over the top work undertaken on Curbing and to a lesser degree paths, by the Local Council. The amount has been a hindrance to both pedestrians and traffic, while we still wait to have work done on pot holes that return after each heavy rain. Perhaps the Council do not see that as a problem that needs fixing. Perhaps a little less spent on the beautification, which I note is as you leave or drive on to the Island and some on pot holes would have been a better balance. One are in particular is at the Rounder bout near the Pond as you drive towards the skate-bowl area, it has been refilled again and again like so many other pot holes only to return again due to a quick fill job.. Well done with the curbing if only it had been not the whole main exit to the bridge. Farley Dear Editor,

The alternatives to a local branch, suggested by Suncorp, involving Morayfield, the internet and the telephone are not acceptable to us or the other retirees who form the customer base here, because many do not drive, have limited IT skills or no computer, and difficulty using the phone. Also, the habit of a lifetime has accustomed us to dealing with our banking business face to face. In trying to justify the decision to close our local branch, Suncorp has claimed ‘fewer customers are coming in to visit us’. Whatever the situation may be elsewhere, this is not true of Bribie, where ther is always a queue for attention. Here I would add that I have raised all these concerns direct with Suncorp, but received only a bland reply, which completely ignored the points I had raised. We therefore call upon Suncorp to reconsider the needs of a large group of loyal senior customers and to recognize its responsibilities as a good corporate citizen by retaining its Bribie Island branch. Failing that, we shall feel compelled to join the mainswell of public opinion in demanding a royal commission into banking behaviour. Cliff Fowler, Bribie.

Thank you again for using my poetry in the last issue of your paper. The paper is so informative with up-to-date news of happenings in our area and I enjoy reading it very much. Sincerely, Hazel King. Dear Editor, Congratulations on another great MINI BI. It gets bigger and better every month, and the variety of topics certainly has something for everyone. Regards, Barry Clarke.

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