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can’t believe that it is nearly Christmas again, I am beginning to think that the old saying “the older you get the quicker time goes by” is correct, it seems only yesterday that my husband took down the tree after last year’s festive season. He is now getting ready to put it up again and get the lights working. We have been very busy over the last few months moving the shop around, having some new shelves made to get items off the floor and make it easier for our customers to find what they are looking for. We are also waiting for the installation of 3 more Cardiff Air heat extraction systems which we hope will be installed before Christmas, once this is done the new shop will be completed. Over the last 6 months we have granted many wishes to island associations; we continue to support the VMR with fuel and the Bribie Island-Moreton Hospice with the Palliative Care suite in the Bribie Island Retirement Village. We have also supplied the village with fire mattress blankets for the safe extraction of high care residents in emergencies. Meals on wheels have a new Combi Oven, Tigers Soccer club has 2 new digital cash registers for their club house, TS Koopa Cadets hall is getting new flooring, and a concrete floor for the new Men’s Shed in Foley Street. Children’s Hats and Shirts for the non-forprofit Bribie Island Kindergarten for the new students next year. Exterior Painting of the BI Indoor Bowling Club; the B I Primary School received hardware, seating and shirts and a choral riser for the P&C. The new B I Little Athletics Club also has received a Discus Net and Cage and Starter Blocks to name just a few. We could not have achieved this without the support of the island residents who donate so generously and our customers, so we thank you sincerely for your ongoing support throughout the year.

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On a sad note, we would like to send our condolences to Doug Drew’s family and friends. Doug helped Busy Fingers with many alterations and repairs in the past, doing excellent work and he was always so helpful. Doug was a generous, obliging and wonderful man with a warm smile who will be sadly missed by many friends as well as his family. Rest in Peace Doug and thank you for your friendship and all your hard work at Busy Fingers. One of our recently retired volunteers Marie Greenfield is currently in hospital after having a bad fall, we wish you a speedy recovery Marie and hopefully you will be home for Christmas. Over the next month we will be having continual sales including Dinner Sets and Furniture, we have a lot of lounges and chairs available and we are picking up more every day. So if you have a lot of visitors over the festive season please come along for a bargain and a seat for everyone. The week before Christmas we will be having a big sale on all overstocked items to ensure there is

room for the new stock to be picked up after the Christmas break. If you need a pickup of items before Christmas PLEASE call us on 3408 1014 as soon as possible as we are already booked up to end of next week with pickup orders. We will do pickups until 19th December, then we will concentrate on the last deliveries before we close, we will try to fit everyone in, but please call soon. The Busy Fingers Fundraisers website is up and running and I will be updating it as often as I can in future with news, sales and other happenings. If your association would like a presentation by our President Karen please contact her on 3410 1920, if the phone is unattended please leave a message. At this point I would like to remind you of our Christmas Break that will be from Saturday 23rd December until Tuesday 2nd January. We will be open until 12 noon on the 23rd December but our manager will be closing the driveway gate at 11am, giving the staff time to pack up and store any morning donations that have been dropped off. The shop will then be closed until 8.30 on Tuesday 2nd January 2018, the gate will be re-opened at 7.30 on that day. YES the gate will be closed for the whole period, so it you can’t get your donations to us by 11am on 23rd December they will have to wait until 2nd January, we are sorry for any inconvenience.

Shop closed from 12 noon on 23rd December and reopened 8.30am on 2nd January A SINCERE THANK YOU I would like to close by thanking everyone for their continuing support throughout the year, our hardworking staff and our many volunteers who give us some of their precious time to help support the many island associations, schools and clubs. Without these wonderful people we would not be able to achieve as much as we do during the year. Also our many customers who continue to come to the shop and the many residents who donate their preloved items to support their fellow islanders. A special thank you to Mavis Howard who continues to supply us with her lucky dips for the children. We also have the continual support of the Bribie Island Police and the VMR volunteers who are always available if we need a helping hand. As always a big thank you to the Bribie Islander editor Richard and his staff for their continued support of not only us through advertising and this article but also the island community. We sincerely thank you all for your support and hope to see you next year, please remain safe over the festive season.

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DECEMBER 2017 - ISSUE 41

FROM THE OFFICE OF

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elcome to another month of The Bribie Islander. This month I was asked about the maximum building heights in the first two streets from Bellara to Bongaree. Building heights are determined by each individual lot therefore the heights differ between areas and locations. The building heights according to the current planning scheme do not have a blanket height that is applied to the foreshore and a street back therefore I cannot provide a clear cut answer to this question. I would encourage residents to contact Council on 3205 0555 and speak to a planner if they had a specific property that they wanted to query what the building height level was for a particular property. The Planning Scheme is a complicated document and Council’s trained staff can assist you in accurately interpreting the data. All residents have access to the building heights overlay map of the current MBRC planning scheme. Simply go to the 'My Property Look Up' page at https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/mbrcplanning-scheme/mplu/ and input the address or street you are interested in. When the

page loads scroll down to the 'Building Height Overlay Map' and you will be able to access the colour coded map. The map will show you the property you input as well as showing the broader area- so you don't need to input each address for the area you are interested in. If you have further questions, concerns or would like more specific planning advice please feel free to contact council on 3205 0555 or my office on 5433 2958. It is that time of year when we have a lot of Christmas and New Year activities coming up. I hope to see you at one of the Carols events at either Bongaree (Brennan Park) on 2nd December from 5pm or Sandstone Point (Sports Complex) on 9th December from 4:30pm. Don't forget New Years Eve celebrations at Bongaree from lunch time with a spectacular Fireworks display at the end of the evening. On behalf of Moreton Bay Regional Council I would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and New Year period and I look forward to working with you in 2018.

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SEA WATER MAKES THEM SPARKLE award winning photographer, Deb was a leadlight enthusiast. ‘With leadlight work there is long shards of glass,’ said Deb. ‘When I had my children, I felt that it was too dangerous for them to be around the glass so I stopped,’ she added.

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ossibly one of the most accurate ways to describe Bribie Island would to say that it is the jewel in the crown that is South East Queensland but, no matter whether you agree with that or not, it is easy to understand how our beautiful island provides the necessary inspiration for local photographer Deb Neill when she is creating her beautiful mosaic wearable art that she has called “Island Jewels.” Deb admits that she is in love with colour and she explained to me that she likes creating her lovely range of pendants and rings from glass because the colours are much better than what is got from ceramics. Prior to taking up her work on these shiny examples of her creative ability that obviously stems from her talent as an

On days with really good weather, Deb, likes spend time creating her jewellery by the waterfront. ‘I often invite other artists to join me there and it becomes a beautiful workshop where the tranquil setting is a great place for inspiration,’ Deb told me. ‘People sometimes stop to say hello and watch for a while,’ she said. According to their creator, most of the pieces are made from Italian glass, some of which are very small pieces of smashed up glass that are called “millefiori” which translates to “million flowers.” Deb said that because of the type of adhesive used, all of her pieces of lovingly created jewellery are waterproof and she explained that if they are worn while in the sea water, they sparkle even more.

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e want people to know that they don’t have to cross the bridge anymore to access the most advanced beauty treatment,’ was Brittni and Ashleigh Mawson’s reply when I asked them about their business Instant Results Medispa and what services that they had to offer. The two sisters opened the doors for the first time in late November after months of careful planning and fitting out the premises at 14 Jacana Avenue in Woorim. They told me that offer unisex treatment and with the great range of treatments

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Clients of the business are able to purchase affordable, Queensland made quality products that are relevant to their chosen treatments. To check out this innovative new business you can visit the Facebook page which features all the latest special offers by Instant Results Medispa or give them a call on 3408 4154.

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LIVING AT THE END OF LIFE

By Emma Jane

t was a calm Spring morning, a peaceful setting to say the least. I was standing graveside in a pressed suit with head lowered, the casket flower arrangement pretty against the backdrop of sunny sky. The funeral directors respectfully removed their Akubra hats and held them to their suited chests. There were no guests at this funeral. It was just us -four funeral directors and Dorothy*- being laid to rest.

At the grand age of ninety-six years old, Dorothy had little family left and those that were here to celebrate the end of her life were ageing and unable to attend the graveside service, instead gathering at the chapel at the top of the hill to share stories of her life over sandwich triangles and tea. Once Dorothy was lowered into her final resting place, we would make our way to the catering area to meet with the family and part ways. Before hopping back into the hearse and returning to the funeral home, we would present them with a company “showbag”, containing a disc of photographic memories created by our magnificent media expert -a show reel of Dorothy’s wonderful life, a pen with the Funeral Home logo etched into it and a business card. “Showbag” was a term we used for these gifts to the families, along with other funeral jargon that the general public would have about enough chance of understanding as they would Japanese. NSNA was one of these terms, and one used far too often for my liking. NSNA stands for No Service No Attendance, similar to Dorothy’s farewell. As a funeral service worker, I witnessed almost as many NSNA’s as I did traditional services. This is when someone who passes decides they do not want any fuss and would prefer to appoint their finances towards other things, like a grand bar tab at a wake rather than a flashy casket and ceremony. In this instance, I am proud to conduct an NSNA. The funeral assistant will proudly transport the deceased to the allocated crematorium or cemetery and the party continues at the home or chapel with lovely food, drink and storytelling. There are however, times where an NSNA is not so celebratory. Many people are without family or friends or simply ill informed on end of life. They may have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and without getting their affairs or

legalities in order, or perhaps no family to help them, their farewell is compressed into a heartbreaking NSNA.

After a couple of years, the NSNA had me thinking. The maternity ward is one of the most colourful and happiest places to visit. Balloons and stuffed toys, parades of family “ohhing” and “aahing”, family travelling great distances to catch the first glimpse of life and touch a smooth cheek. The air is filled with screaming, both from the babies and mothers giving birth, but this sound is perceived as the sound of joy and new life. Then, walk down the corridors of a hospice facility and the end of life doesn’t get quite the same attention. These beautiful babies will one day produce their own, gain wisdom and collect a few wrinkles. Before they have time to say ‘Say cheese!’ the baby shower will melt into a funeral like colours in a kaleidoscope. One morning as I locked a casket into the back of a gleaming hearse, I rested my hand on the shiny casket. His name was Greg*, an NSNA. No family. No friends. He had lived eighty - eight years here on Earth, he had a favourite colour, a favourite song, I’m sure he had pets and a favourite food. Yet here I was, a stranger in polished shoes and tie, someone he had never met, but I was the last person to ever touch his hand. And as I pulled into the manicured grounds of the crematorium, I decided I wanted to do more for these people who had little family or education on the end of life. I had spent close to four years as an FDA (Funeral Director’s Assistant), mortuary assistant and even Funeral Conductor where I was privileged to lead some of the company’s biggest services but, now I had a new vision. What if I could help the dying transition from life to death with more knowledge? More smiles? A greater warmth and understanding that acknowledging your mortality is not morbid and macabre, but a gift? When your affairs are in order and you have signed off on those daunting big decisions that come with the last breath, with the right person holding your hand, could be a little less terrifying? I was determined to find out, so I enrolled

in an award winning End Of Life Doula course created by a globally recognized “death midwife” based in wonderful Manhattan, New York City. I would learn from the best. I was going to tread the journey with the dying, be there for them. Help them in their darkest days. Answer their harrowing questions and ensure there was a balloon or two in the room as they took their final breath because I truly believe the final breath is just as important as the first. So, what is an End Of Life Doula? Also known as an End of Life Midwife or Death Midwife, an End of Life Doula is someone with the skill of how to care for someone who is dying. This is a skill that was handed down a hundred years ago generation to generation. There also used to be a medicine woman in the village who would be present bedside of the dying and hold that space and take care of the family. The average life span one hundred years ago was 46 and wakes and funerals to be held in the home so it was more common that people saw the dying process, but now we have lost that.

something the fear builds up. Opening up about the dreaded D word, talking about it and accepting it is going to create the most positive end of life experience possible. When things are in place and people are accepting of the time they have to say goodbye to their loved ones, it is a healthy part of the journey. The goodbyes, the I love yous, the thank yous and having that person extremely comfortable and supported with dignity. We are all connected and have the same needs. We all have the things that need to be in place for our family that is part of the end of life process. Humans are more alike than not and we are always pointing out the differences. But one thing we share is we will all face the end of life and it doesn’t get more real than that. As a training End Of life Doula I have discovered so many patients just want to rest at home, away from the busyness of a hospital, the beeping and people entering in and out of the room. But when patients are ill, they tend to not understand information as clearly as when they are well and feel lost at this turbulent and emotional time. They need enlightenment and someone who can speak for them, be there for them and even make decisions for them when they can longer speak for themselves. For many years the funeral home was my ‘home’. I was caring for the deceased and their families. But now at age thirty -three with more funerals under my belt than you have attended combined with family weddings and birthdays, I decided the deceased were my training ground and the dying would now be my world.

An End Of Life Doula is taught the knowledge and skills required to help provide the dying and their families with a positive end of life experience. The nonmedical practitioner not only cares for the dying patient but also the entire group of loved ones. I say loved ones because it is not always just the blood relatives. It could be best friends, work colleagues, and as End Of Life Doulas we help take care of everyone involved who feels like they have just lost total control over their life. Stepping into my studies, I learnt the number one fear in end of life patients is that they will be a burden to their families if they are cared for at home. This takes me back to the beginning of life where new parents are happy to wake in the middle of the night to change their newborn’s nappy or feed them, and I question, why isn’t it the same at the end? Why are some of these beautiful people who have lived full and happy lives sometimes left to their own devices when the end is near? Why isn’t there more education on end of life? As uncomfortable as this conversation is, it will completely change the dynamic for the end. When you don’t talk about

Emma Jane is an experienced Funeral Service Provider and training to become your End Of Life Doula. Emma has worked at many Brisbane Funeral Homes as Funeral Director’s assistant, Conductor and Mortuary assistant. She keeps a blog Heels and Hearses and you can submit your questions and queries to emmajanewritesx@gmail.com

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wish to thank the people who voted for me even in the face of a deluge of attacks from unscrupulous people. I was disendorsed by the Premier under a cloud created by Belinda Ferguson, owner of The Island & Surrounds newspaper, where she alleged that I had abused and threatened her life. Last Thursday Bribie Island police officer, James Driver, requested the recording of the conversation between Belinda Ferguson and I. (Please note that I always record media conversations and people I have little trust for). Officer Driver phoned me on Monday after he and other senior police had listened to the full recording and stated that I had not abused, threatened or done anything wrong in my dealings with Ms Ferguson with respect to the recording which is the subject of this matter. It is extremely disappointing that this newspaper editor used her edition last week to further attack my character with the substance of which has now been proven to be untrue by the police. The Premier has exercised extremely poor judgement, in that, she never took the time to listen to the recording, this leaves me with the thought that the Premier had ulterior motives. Secondly, Police Officer Stephen Jones, who investigated the jetty incident from earlier this year, confirmed last Thursday lthat ! 0 r y Tthe allegation made by Romualda Lindsay ea U and 00

Debbie Roles were deemed to be “untruths”. This comes on the back of a full investigation where I am alleged to have sworn at both women. The two women made statements to the police but the two men accompanying them refused to make statements to police. The nine people with me that were there to repair the jetty all made statements to police, following this Mrs Roles and Mrs Lindsay refused to be further interviewed by the police or police investigators. However, in both statements the women admitted that they were there to sink my boat and stated that I walked up and shook the hand of Ms Roles’ partner and then started to abuse them, I say, “go figure”? However this didn’t stop Romualda Lindsay and Debbie Roles from recording Robo calls for the LNP that thousands in the community received on their phones last week before the election, disgusting behaviour. I have also issued a writ for 37 counts of defamation against The Courier Mail. The Labor Party offered a shallow responses that left me under a cloud. I feel sorry that many people will feel that they have been duped out of their vote, but that’s politics but I believe that it is lies and deceit. Thank you for reading this, I had wanted to serve you further and best wishes to all.

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WE LOST A TRUE LEGEND IN NOVEMBER Dad in wheel chair, (left - right) John, Ross & Gary taken at Badger’s funeral

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Doug Drew - A truly iconic Bribie Islander

he Bribie Island community has sadly said goodbye to a man who had become known as a true island icon since moving here in the late 1970’s. Douglas Arthur Drew passed away on Saturday November 18th after losing his battle with sarcoma cancer which was diagnosed in April and, although the 5 kilogram mass was removed during an operation that lasted more than fourteen hours, the surgeons were never able to rid Doug of the cancer cells. Doug was born on September 10th, 1955 in the English city of Liverpool and came to Australia at the age of eighteen months when his parents Jean and Doug Senior settled in Brisbane. Some years later, due to his parents then having a holiday house on Bribie Island, Doug became a regular visitor here and along with this became involved with the local surf lifesaving club and in December 1970 he was awarded his bronze medallion. Doug’s father (whose nickname was Badger) and also his brothers were all very active members within the club and, some years later when the new clubhouse was built, it was of course Douglas Arthur Drew who donated his time and labour to see the project completed. It was this along

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Doug and The Old Boys with his other ongoing involvement with the club that resulted in him being made an honorary life member of the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club. After Doug moved to Bribie Island with his wife Cheryl, he immediately began to earn himself a favourable reputation within the local building industry and before long, his skills as a respected house builder became keenly sought after. Every switched on business owner knows the importance of having a catch phrase that will stick in people’s minds and Doug was no exception, calling himself “The Erection Specialist.” His eldest daughter Cholena told me about the time that her father tasked Artfax owner Billy Gilmour with doing the signs and shirts with the phrase proudly displayed on them. ‘He told Billy that he wanted the signs to read “Doug Drew – The Erection Specialist” and this request must have had Billy a bit concerned,’ said Cholena. ‘After dad had left, Billy rang mum to make sure that it was okay with her to go ahead,’ she explained. Cholena also mentioned about the time when she and some other friends started a touch football team and her father

sponsored them. ‘Here we were decked out in bright orange shirts with “Doug Drew The Erection Specialist” boldly emblazoned on them. This did not go down very well with some of the girl’s parents,’ she told me. Having been an avid rugby league player for teams such as the Aspley Devils and Stanley River, Doug, his father, and a few other rugby league enthusiasts were very instrumental in the formation of the Bribie Island “Warrigals” Rugby League Football Club and over the years, he became Captain/Coach of the A grade team, followed on from Doug Snr as club President and successfully coached a number of teams in the junior division of the club. He was responsible for the construction of the original section of the clubhouse and, along with Aldo Loi, improved on that to make it what it is today. He was life member of the Warrigals and, after his retirement from the game, he was inducted into the Sunshine Coast/Gympie Rugby League Hall of Fame in recognition of his commitment to the sport which he loved. As well as being a sought after builder and a great football player, Doug was also

a really devoted family man, having been a wonderful dad to daughters Cholena, Natania, Teyha and Aleisha as well as stepdad to Jayell. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren Bristol, Amelia and Dallas. Cholena said that her father placed a lot of importance on maintaining a close relationship with all of his family and she remembers how well he got on with his brothers Gary, John and Ross. ‘I recall how much they all joked around and made every family get together a happy occasion,’ Cholena told me. ‘He always gave people nicknames and the names that he gave his brothers were “Big-G”, “Chopper” and “Mouse,”’ she added. Cholena, who is now married with a family, said that she remembers her father as a man of very strong character and who was so accepting of everyone and would give the shirt off his back if he thought it would help someone. She described about whenever she or anyone else asked for money, he would always give them double what they asked for. There are so many people who would be able to tell me more about this man who will be missed by all who knew him but I do

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DOUGLAS ARTHUR DREW (left to right) Amelia, Dad, Dallas, Bristol

10/9/1955 – 18/11/2017 R.I.P.

not have the space in these pages or, for that matter the time, to talk with what could be said to be most of the local population, so I can only include the comments that I have heard from a couple of his friends. One close friend told me that Doug was the biggest larrikin that you could ever wish to meet but was also a guy who had respect for everyone. Another local who had known Doug for many years described about how amusing it was to see Doug who was quite tough and strong looking with his little fluffy white dog Tyson. Local builder and Doug’s long time friend Aldo Loi said that Doug was such a good influence for local rugby league and told me that as soon as Doug took on the role of coach, they began to win games. ‘In fact, he was not just good for rugby league, he was good for the island,’ Aldo commented. ‘He was just a really good bloke,’ he added. In keeping with Aldo’s comments about his friend, Vietnam Veterans Association ex-president Vic Reading described how helpful Doug was when they needed a hand to build the Memorial Park. ‘We had limited finances at the time and Doug was a tremendous help with the building of the

Doug with his grandchildren Amelia, Dallas and Bristol

Doug was a proud dad to daughters Tehya (L) Natania, Cholena and Aleisha Friday 24th November with a celebration of his life by a large crowd of his family and friends at the place that meant so much to him, the grounds and clubhouse of the Bribie Island Warrigals Rugby League Football Club.

when, as a driver for the original Bribie park along with Aldo and some of the other Coaches, I had the pleasure of taking the tradies on the island,’ Vic explained. ‘He Warrigals to a few of their away games. not only supported us that way but him and Later, I had some association with him Aldo used to always come to our raffles and when I arranged for the junior team that he would buy about thirty dollars worth of Natania, Dad, Cholena, Aleisha was coaching to be sponsored by the tickets. Some of the others used to get a (left to right)heTehya, newspaper that I was working for at the bit annoyed because Doug won so many time. Although I could not say that I knew raffles but when you buy that many tickets Doug well, I can honestly say that I enjoyed it’s only natural that you win more often,’ he every minute that I spent talking to him. said. I personally got to know Doug Drew firstly

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A general definition of having your dog “in control” in Australia, is having him/her on a leash of 1 M. In Europe, where doggies are accepted as a part of our society (a position they have earned over thousands of years of co-evolution), dogs must simply be deemed under control by their human. How very civilised!

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Jim now owns this 23' catamaran

Jim is completely at home on the water

e’re on the water again and this time it’s with a man who, as well as being a very keen and experienced sailor, is a sought after boat delivery skipper. Jim Hawke has been tasked with the delivery of boats to many places within the Pacific region and his journeys in this capacity have included Fiji to Vanuatu, Perth to Melbourne ten trips across the Tasman and three across Bass Strait. Jim’s early working life involved becoming a qualified mechanic and, over time this turned into a training role and eventually resulted in him being appointed as the Dean of a large trade training school in his home country of New Zealand. He went on

from there to take on a variety of positions within the field of project management and consulting which took him to many countries. He told me that he never really became interested in sailing until he was about thirty years old. After realising his passion for being on the water, Jim began to work toward gaining qualifications that would allow him to earn money doing what he enjoyed and finally attained his New Zealand Ocean Yacht Master’s certificate which was necessary for him to leave the waters of the country. ‘That course was quite comprehensive and included learning all about navigation using the rather old fashioned sextant,’ Jim

said. ‘with all the modern equipment that we have today such as GPS, I’m not sure that I even remember how to use a sextant now,’ he added. (I’m sure that you do, Jim)

crew that I have sailed with and in the top five percent for pure guts. After the trip I told her parents that, if anyone could do it, she could,’ he said.

The next step was of course to be recognised as having Australian qualifications and, after taking advantage of any chance to get hours up on commercial vessels, Jim is now the holder of a Master’s Class five and a Marine Engineer’s Class three certificates as well as being a Yachting Australia qualified Offshore Instructor. He then began earning a reputation as a reliable skipper and took on delivery jobs as they were offered. ‘When I first started to do ocean trips, I usually had to pay my own airfare and also buy some of the food that was needed for the trip,’ Jim explained. ‘Now that I’m well known that has all changed,’ he said.

After moving to the local area, Jim and his wife Buzz spent two years as the owners of the chandlery at Spinnaker Sound Marina but eventually sold it to pursue other ventures. Whilst there Jim built the Rum City Express from plans by local designer and Sailing Club Commodore, Barry Colson who featured in the last issue. When he accepted a position in Fiji, Jim had this vessel transported there but, once he decided to return here, he sold the Express to someone in Vanuatu and sailed it over to it’s new owner. Over the years, Jim has owned a variety of boats, some of which he has built himself including the Rum City Express.

Jim recalled one particular time when he received a call from someone who wanted him to deliver a yacht from Mooloolaba to New Zealand. ‘He said that I could do the job on the condition that a fifteen year old girl who wanted to sail around the world came along for me to assess her capabilities and identify any areas where she needed further training,’ Jim told me. ‘This of course was Jessica Watson and whilst there were a couple of areas where she needed advice, I would have to say that she was in the top ten percent of any

Now a confirmed resident of the area, Jim still does about four delivery trips each year and is actively involved with the Bribie Island Sailing and he said that Barry has suggested that he take on a training role with the club. Personally, I don’t think that there would be anyone who could be regarded as more capable for that role than Jim Hawke. I can only hope that, if ever I take up Doug Wilsons suggestion that I go sailing, I am able to learn from someone like Jim.

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NOT ONLY BUT ALSO By Neil Wilson

s great as it may be for homeowners to enjoy the improvements that result from having any type of renovations carried out on their dwelling, before that enjoyment they most likely have to endure what can best be described as absolute disruption that has been due to having to organise a variety of trades people to complete the different stages of the reno and then putting up with the inconvenience of tradies either turning up without any notice, turning up late or even not arriving at all. Fortunately, local residents are able to avoid the drama that I have described in the above paragraph by employing the services that are on offer from well known and respected Bribie Island tradie, Michael Early. Whilst the name

of the business is M.E. Tiling, one might say that the name is slightly misleading because Mike is not only a qualified and very experienced tiler but also a qualified and fully licensed builder and renovator who can take the worry out of any alterations that are required by organising the complete job from start to finish. ‘A common misconception is that when people see the word tiler, they think that this is all I do,’ Michael pointed out.

‘I have been around the local area for a long time and along with that has come a solid working relationship with a number of other tradies such as electricians, painters and plasterers who I know I can trust to respect the wishes of the customer and produce work of the highest standard,’ Michael explained. ‘Although I lived in Caboolture as a boy, I knocked around on Bribie and got to know all the locals. Now, we fish together, have barbeques and other social occasions together and are all good mates,’ he said.

Michael Early began M.E. Tiling after moving to the island in 1988 after a time spent in the Hunter Valley area of New South Wales and since then he has been responsible for many tiling and renovation jobs in the area. He told me that a lot of the work that he does now involves the upgrading of bathrooms to make them suitable for easy use by elderly people and those with a disability. ‘As a wet room specialist, I make sure that I am aware of all the most suitable and approved products available such as certified grab rails and wall mounted basins that are more user friendly,’ Michael said. ‘I place a great deal of importance on listening closely to what the customer requires and providing them with an informed choice. All of the other tradies that I use on a job take the same approach to a job as I do so that way I know that the end result will be what the customer wanted,’ he added. Due to having operated in the area for so long, the business now has a reputation for outstanding service and

workmanship and it is this reputation that has resulted in investors who are not in the local area using M.E. Tiling for any work that is required on their property and feeling confident that the job will be done right.

While I was chatting to Michael about how well his business is regarded on Bribie Island, he made a point of telling me that a large part of the reason that M.E. Tiling operates so well is the assistance that he receives from his partner Deb. ‘The business would be nothing without Deb,’ Michael told me. ‘I pull the cart but Deb drives it,’ he quipped. The dedication that Michael Early has to doing a good job for those who place their trust in him is just one more example of why the community of Bribie Island is regarded as a wonderful place to live. You can call Michael on 0419 729223 to find out exactly what he has to offer.

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ESTATE PLANNING - POWER OF ATTORNEY & ADVANCE HEALTH DIRECTIVE If you are over 18 making a Power of Attorney and/or an Advance Health Directive makes good sense as anyone young or old can lose capacity to make decisions at some time in the future. By preparing these documents your attorney or attorneys will have the legal authority to look after your financial and legal affairs in the event that you are unable to do so yourself. There are two types of power of attorney – general and enduring. A general power of attorney is used to restrict the use of the power to a specific event or time frame, such as for an overseas trip; whereas an enduring power of attorney remains in place until you die unless you revoke it, change your marital situation or have other change in circumstances (such as your attorney withdraws). There is also a medical power of attorney that is restricted to medical/health decisions. See Advance Health Directive notes below.

The person or persons you appoint as your attorney need to be people that you have complete trust in as they can take control of your affairs and make decisions for their own benefit rather than yours. I have assisted several clients where a power of attorney has been misused. Once an enduring power of attorney document is completed the appointed attorney/s can use the document as they wish. There is no national register of attorneys so no way for a bank or other service provider to check whether or not a power of attorney has been revoked. If you suspect that a power of attorney is being misused seek legal assistance to revoke the power of attorney and advise all relevant financial institutions and other service providers that the power has been revoked. It may also be necessary to lodge a caveat with the Registrar of Titles to stop transfers of property.

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These behemoths were huge but at least they were easy to tune. Turn a nob here, belt it on the side there and you had a picture. Enter the age of digital TV and Wi-Fi and the whole ball game changed. The installation and tuning became far more complicated. Tin foil on the antenna and a whack on the side were now obsolete. A new tradesman arrived on the scene. The “Digital Installation” expert was required. The Smart TV has made it a new ball game and I was out of my depth. One of the things that peeve’s me the most is a tradesman staying “I will be there between 9 am and 1 pm”. I can drive from Bribie Island to Brisbane and back in that time. Enter Brad Goodwin of Goodwin Digital AV. Once you are booked in you receive confirmation by email of the day he will arrive. The day before he is due you receive another email giving you an exact time and on the day of installation an SMS telling you he is on the way. A great guy and great service.

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here are many locals and visitors who have become accustomed to enjoying the great atmosphere of the Bribie Vibe Markets which are normally held at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on the last Sunday of the month but, due to the festive season, the final Vibe Markets for 2017 are to be a special Christmas event that will be held on Saturday December 16th and will feature a visit from none other than Santa Claus himself at around 10.30am. Set to commence at 8.30am, the Christmas markets will offer those who attend a great variety of stalls selling everything from organic produce to handmade items including pottery, quilts and macramé as well as book and shoe stalls and a fish and chip outlet. The Gem Club and the Woodcrafters will be displaying a selection of their beautifully made creations, a rock carver will attend and for those who feel the need to relieve any tension that they may have, there will be a massage booth on site. As is always the case at the Vibe Markets, there will be a variety of entertainment throughout the morning and this will include a performance by a choral group at about 9.30am as well as regular guitarist Allan and the Bribie Fiddlers will also be appearing. Vibe Markets Co-ordinator Kelly Vass told me that there are usually

about eighty stall holders that set up at the markets each time. ‘We are really pleased with the way the event has grown,’ said Kelly. ‘At the beginning of the year there were only about forty regular stall holders,’ she said. Kelly also said that a photographer will be there on the day so that people can have photos taken, either of the family or perhaps of the kids with Santa. She also told me that the January markets will feature a beach theme and will return to the normal schedule which is the last weekend of the month. The Bribie Vibe Markets always welcomes enquiries from potential new stall holders and anyone who would like to find out more about setting up a stall or about details about the markets should contact the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on 3408 9288 or phone Kelly Vass on 0417 741979.

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THE HONOUR OF HONESTY I

’ve often talked about the power of being vulnerable in the past. How that when you let yourself be seen for who you are in front of others and how you truly feel, something amazing happens. It may be scary and feel life threatening, but being vulnerable strengthens you and helps the people around you express themselves also. Well, I’ve never really said how. I believe it is through honesty. It is worrisome to think that we can spend many years being busy and neglect parts of us that are crying out to be resolved. Whole lifetimes can go by! From childhood we have learnt how to suppress feelings so deep that it takes a lot of shovelling to unearth them again. And for many people that is how they have learnt to survive. For a while, that is acceptable, but there comes a time when we need to deal with the unresolved in order to live a more fruitful, happy life.

Many of our actions and attitudes in life stem from the things that we believe about ourselves from the core. If your actions and attitudes result in negative, self-destructive behaviour (which could be a little habit building up over time) then there is a lie that you are believing about yourself. The key is to identify what is a destructive behaviour so you can pull it out by the root. Sometimes our behaviour looks productive and can even seem healthy. Performance orientation, for example, looks driven, ambitious and good. High achievers are often in this category and are relentless in pursuing their personal bests. A little of this in life is definitely a good thing. But too much performance orientation over time can eat away at you. Imagine day by day living with the feeling that what you are doing is not enough and you may never measure up. And what if you do measure up? Will you feel deflated and purposeless afterward? Somewhere inside you, there is

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a lie operating that says that YOU are not enough. Well you can just delete that one! Most of our behavioural-roots are formed by how much love we’ve been able to receive, particularly from the early years. The Australian Early Development Census puts it like this: “Evidence tells us that a person’s life successes, health and emotional wellbeing have their roots in early childhood” (AEDC, 2015). Love looks like many things: nurturing, care, attention, discipline, closeness, affection and communication. Love needs to be unconditional. Sadly, the love that we all need to thrive does not always get imparted from the people that mean the most to us. And that can leave some major scars on our heart. The scars are lies that say we are not worthy of love and that something is wrong with us that does not permit love to be received. That is simply not true. There

is no one on this planet that is worthy of love more than others. Because you are alive, because you be, you are worthy. If someone did not represent this kind of love to you, I’m sorry. Hear me out, I don’t think most people are aware that they’re neglectful. It could just be that they too did not receive love so they’ve no idea how to give it. But that doesn’t make it right. It’s time to be honest with yourself. Just stop the busyness, take a break and don’t be afraid to look at yourself. What’s scarier? Living all your life in denial about something that affects you or coming to terms with the truth. Did you not know the truth sets you free! Never stop searching for the love you need. Be wary about where you look, but be vigilant in finding its source. You are worthy.

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here are some building around Bongaree that have been used for many different purposes over the last 100 years. This article talks about some of them, and their origins may surprise you. Some Bongaree street names honour pioneer residents who came to Bribie to create business opportunities for the early “Excursion Steamship” visitors and handful of residents.

The key events that mark the development of the island started in 1912 when the first Jetty was built, then twelve years later in 1924 when the first road was constructed from Bongaree to the Ocean Beach at Woorim, and then in 1963 when the Bribie Bridge was opened.

Artie Bestmann and Alfred Hall opened the first general store on the island in 1918, on the corner of Welsby Parade and First Avenue, which is today a Real Estate agency. The Bestmann family were pioneer residents at Godwin beach, and Artie was the first real resident on the island when he brought bee hives here around 1909 to create honey from the abundant wild flowers. Early visitors to Bribie came to pick a variety of colourful wild flowers at various seasons. Alfred Hall was a Grocer in Toowong who came here to fish with Artie. They formed a partnership and opened the first “Hall & Bestmann” store at Bongaree in 1918. Wilf Cotterill was a relative of Halls wife who migrated from UK to Bribie in 1920 and cleared 320 acres of land at Bongaree to established a dairy farm.

The street names of Bestman, Hall and Cotterill Avenues are daily reminders of these three pioneers. The Tesch family ran a Cinema at Caboolture in the 1940’s and in 1951 son Ivan moved to Bribie with his new wife Clare and built a “Round House” in Banya Street opposite the Church of England Hall. The Church Hall had been built in 1928 as the focal point for the small community and was used as Church on Sundays, and for various other community purposes at other times. Although only a small resident population of about 100 people, this Hall was the largest community hall in the Caboolture Shire at that time, reflecting the thousands of visitors who came here on weekend and holidays. The “Round House “ was a unique and sensational structure in those days, when building materials of any kind were hard to come by. Ivan started showing “Movies” at the Church Hall on Saturday nights, and Clare began her 60 year commitment to playing piano and organ for Sunday services in the Church Hall. There were several grand homes and Guest Houses in Banya Street in the 1920’s and 30’s, some of which remain today. On the high point of Banya St. “Coungeau House” had been built in 1915 for Norm and Emily Coungeau who retired here from their successful continental Café in Brisbane. Prior to their death they gifted their house to the Church of England in 1936 as a retreat for their Clergy, and it is now owned and run by the Toc-H charity organisation.

Wilf Cotterill & Alfred Hall clearing land 1924

Opposite is a small wooden church building, which is now painted blue and is the Freemasons Lodge.

This is the oldest structure on Bribie Island and a fine example of building reuse as it started its life back in the 1880’s as a Church at Enoggera. In 1892 it was relocated from Enoggera to be the first School for the small but growing population at Deception Bay. As needs and population numbers changed, it was relocated yet again to be a School at Narangba in 1902, where it served that community until 1923.

By that time this old building was no longer suitable as a school and was offered for sale. It was purchased by the Methodist community of Bribie Island and partly dismantled, transported and floated on pontoons to Bribie Island, where it was re-erected and opened as the Methodist Church in Banya Street in 1924. For the next 62 years it served as the Methodist Church until a new one was built in Webster street, and the old wooden building was sold in 1986 to be the Freemasons Lodge. When it was announced in 1959 that a Bridge was to be constructed to Bribie Island it triggered ideas for several new business opportunities . A “Salt Water Aquarium “ was constructed at Red Beach in 1961 but was not a commercial public success, fell into disrepair, and closed in less than two years. Remains of several of the concrete aquarium structures can still be found in the bush at the end of the Red beach car park ,where signage tells the story. One remarkable business venture also had a short life, but the building had several re-uses and still stands today in Cotterill Avenue. In 1962, when the Bridge was still under construction, two families migrated from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to Bribie Island. Don Iverach and Henry Hart formed a joint company they called HENDON & CO to establish a variety of new entertainment businesses on the island. In 1962 the first island newspaper called the “BRIBIE STAR” started publication, and the front page of the first edition in June 1962 announced the opening of “Hendon Hall”. As you can see the newspaper also showed photos of the Bridge under construction . The new Hendon Hall in Cotterill Ave. was built as a Roller Skating rink which operated

Hall & Bestmann Store 1927

Freemasons Hall

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Baptist Church pres. Lto R Barry Clark, John Nicolle, Hazel Benn, Bill Champion, Pastor Ray. With the increase in numbers after the Bridge opening Ivan Tesch decided to buy the new Hendon Hall and in 1964 set it up as a full time Cinema. Large Screens and comfortable seats were installed and a projection room built on the back. The Cinema continued to be popular entertainment for another 10 years until the early 1970’s by which time most homes had their own TV and attendance at Cinema was in decline.

Bribie Star -Recreation Hall opening 1962 every afternoon and Wednesday and Friday evenings. Entrance was three shilling and skate hire was one shilling. On Saturday evenings there was Dancing to live music for young and old, and on Monday and Thursday evenings there were indoor sports such as Badminton, Quoits, and Darts with all equipment supplied free. As well as the new indoor activities in Hendon Hall they also offered Water sports activities such as Row Boats, Dinghies, Power Boats, Joy rides, scenic Tours and Water Ski-ing on the passage from a location near the Car Ferry Barge landing.

Bribie cinema 1965

The Bribie bridge opened in October 1963 and just a year later Henry Hart drowned while swimming in the sea at Woorim. As well as a terrible personal tragedy it was also the end of this imaginative business venture. Henry Hart died without leaving a Will which resulted in Hendon & Co. going into liquidation and the new Hall was offered for sale. Ivan Tesch had been showing his Saturday night movies at the Church Hall for 10 years, and during this period the film industry was booming and the Cinema had become a very popular entertainment for residents and visitors.

By 1974 the Cinema was no longer viable and it closed down and the building was used by the “Busy Fingers” charity organisation and as their “Op Shop” for the next 20 years. Eventually Busy Fingers moved to new premises further up Cotterill Avenue and the Hall was once again offered for sale to take on another new community use. It was purchased by the Baptist Church who made appropriate alterations to convert it into a Church and have conducted their services there since 1999. Last month I wrote an article with photos about an old wooden building that was the

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first School Headmasters house back in 1924, then in 1947 became the Hostel for visiting Bowlers, then later “Inn Bongaree” accommodation and is now the Bribie Doctors practice. I presented them with a framed picture story of the buildings interesting history. This week I have given a presentation to the Baptist congregation of Bribie in their interesting historical building, and presented Pastor Ray Airosa and his team with a framed picture story. I hope this will be displayed in the Baptist Church so that everyone will appreciate the background and variety of uses that the building has enjoyed over the last 55 years. It raises the question of what Bribie might be like in another 50 years’ time, and the extent to which the fascinating history of Bribie that we can still enjoy today will be retained, displayed and recognised. If you have an interest or information about aspects of Bribie’s past you can contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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hovering close to the aphids. They also began laying their eggs amongst the aphids. When their eggs hatched the larvae also made a meal of the aphids.

Yellow-shouldered Ladybird with Aphids

e have all seen the yellow Milkweed or Oleander Aphis in our gardens at some time. A few years ago I planted a few milkweeds with the intention of attracting Monarch Butterflies to my garden. What happened next was an amazing lesson in nature. The Monarchs laid their eggs. Caterpillars emerged and turned into chrysalises and then into butterflies. This was wonderful but there were a whole lot of other things going on amongst my milkweeds. I noticed a large yellow infestation on the tender young stems. When I photographed it I noticed the yellow blobs had black legs. The aphids had arrived. Dear me! What to do now? I waited and observed. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very long before Varied Ladybirds arrived. They laid their eggs and when the larvae hatched ladybird larvae as well as the adults began devouring aphids. Other species of ladybirds flew in and laid their eggs and began feeding as well.

Parasitic wasps lay their eggs in the soft bodies of young aphids. The larvae eat the insides then go through a metamorphosis and become a pupa. The aphid turns brown and the wasp cuts its way out through the back of the abdomen leaving an empty shell. While all this was going on Assassin Bugs moved in and began feeding on the insects that were eating the aphids. In no time at all the aphids had disappeared and I was left with nice clean milkweeds again. This whole cycle happens every year. Milkweed Aphids are thought to have originated in the Mediterranean where the oleander is a native plant. They have spread throughout the world to most countries. Sap from the oleander and milkweed is their source of food. There is too much water and sugar in the sap for their needs so the excess is excreted as honeydew. Ants eat the honeydew. Aphids are tiny being only about 2 mm in length and are wingless except when the area becomes overcrowded and they need to move on to another location. It is then that they develop wings. Winged aphids are blown along in the wind. Aphids are parthenognic and do not lay eggs but produce about 100 clones in 30 days. After about a week the nymphs are fully grown and ready to reproduce.

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A rainbow of colour

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uring November, the Bribie Island State School hosted itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural Colour Run to mark the end of a very successful fundraising year for the school P&C Association. Staged over an exciting course on the oval that was designed by P&C Events Manager Cassie McKenzie, the run involved participating students negotiating a series of fun obstacles whilst a number of teachers and parents as well as P&C volunteers all helped to spread the colour.

Kattie, Phoebe, Scarlett

Officers from the Bribie Island Fire and Emergency Services joined in the fun, spraying the kids with water as they worked their way toward the finish. Each of the participants received sunglasses, a wristband and an ice-block and they earned some great prizes on the day.

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On the lead up to the event, each of the students acquired sponsorship which totalled a fantastic $12,000 of which $6,700 was retained by the P&C as a means of funding student projects in 2018. Many of the students were able to raise amounts of more than $170 and Eleanor Evans was declared to be the top fundraiser with an outstanding amount of $453.90. There was widespread support for the event and Cassie was absolutely inundated with positive feedback from all who were involved. She said that the popularity of the event as well as the wonderful result will most likely mean that the Colour Run will become an annual tradition for the school. Lachlan and Carter

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NOVEMBER RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To 27th November 2017: 806 Calls, 217 vessels logged on, 17 Vessel Assists, 83 Sitreps, 3 Overdue vessels, 1 Vessel Tracking, 0 Securite Broadcasts, 1 Mayday.

was by then 5 miles south of the last reported position. There had been a helicopter hovering above, (it had been training at South end of the Bay), but it had to depart due to lack of fuel just before Bribie One arrived on the scene. In the meantime, the yacht’s motor had stopped due to ingress of water, and the occupants were preparing to abandon ship - with the woman in the small inflatable dinghy, and the 2 men clinging to the stern of the yacht.

VHF calls 81%, - 27MHz calls 10% NOVEMBER VESSEL ASSISTS: WED 01/11 1606pm – 12m Wooden Cruiser nonmember anchor winch problems too close to moored boat, requires a tow to Whitepatch. FRI 03/11 1645pm – Drifting vessel off Bongaree requiring tow (Training??) SAT 04/11 1532pm – 6.4 Runabout member with no engine oil requires a tow from between Moreton Island and Bribie Island back to Spinnaker Sound Marina. MON 06/11 1919pm – 12.4m Yacht non-member sinking east of Moreton Island, rescued 3 sailors back to Bribie Island. WED 08/11 0612am – non-member vessel drifting requires tow back to mooring.

Commodore Nathan Gundry addressing the large crowd. RADIO COURSE 28TH/29TH OCT 2017 An LROCP course was conducted at VMRBI Base over this week end, there were 15 participants from various backgrounds. This course has changed now to include a practical component as well as the theory. Cost of licence has now risen to $83, plus another $40 if you wish to purchase a handbook from the Australian Maritime College (Tasmania).

The display setup at the Beachmere State School

Bribie One made the first rescue pass, casting a life ring to the woman on the dinghy, and hauling her safely aboard. Two more passes were made of the sinking yacht to recover the men off the vessel, also using the life ring. Once everyone was safe, Bribie One recovered the dinghy which still contained the yacht crew’s important personal items. It was extremely lucky that Bribie One was exercising at the entrance to the Pumicestone Passage at the time the Mayday call was received, which resulted in the saving of three people's lives in very rough conditions.

WED 08/11 1808pm – 8m Cruiser drifting South of the Bribie Bridge required tow and secure Boat. THU 09/11 0557am – 9m Twin Masted Yacht member on Western sand banks opposite Bongaree, VKR requested moor at Bongaree Jetty. THU 09/11 1645pm – above 9m Yacht relocated to Mooring BB123. SAT 11/11 1205pm – small boat non-member being swamped by rough seas, required tow from North end of Bribie to Bellara base ramp.

Keith Walters left and Dennis O’Neil right, run through slides of the theory component

Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski chats to student about things nautical.

SAT 11/11 1336pm – 8.5m Sports Cruiser member required assistance off Banksia Beach cannot get anchor up.

The paths of Bribie One (green) and Wahoo (purple) with the other small green being a trawler that had heard the Mayday call and stood by to help if needed.

SUN 12/11 1327pm – Kayak non-member sunk, person hanging on to marker, required recovery to Bellara ramp. SUN 12/11 1401pm – Jet Ski member broken down required tow from Bongaree ramp to Pacific Harbour. SUN 19/11 0947am – 4.5m Runabout member with a flat battery, required tow from Mission Point to Toorbul Ramp.

Assistant Radio Officer John Bodycombe runs through a practical assessment with a student.

MAYDAY CALL 6 NOV 2017 Monday night 6th November 2017 started off as just a routine call for the after-hours Radio Operator (Dennis O’Neil) to come in and man the radio room for a night training exercise on the Pumicestone Passage and to South Cardinal, in our primary rescue vessel Bribie One. It soon turned into a real life rescue with a Mayday Call from a yacht sinking to the East off Moreton Island. Coxswains Allan Tranter and Gary Voss with their crew Noel Wendt, Lindsay Crompton and Rod Chad headed directly for the coordinates that the yacht had provided.

MON 20/11 0640am – 15m Cruiser member had dragged anchor required tow from South Point to Bongaree moorings. WED 22/11 1508pm – 3.7m Tinny with motor problems, required tow from Cockle Banks to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 26/11 1248pm – 3.2m Tinny non-member stuck in reeds 1km NW Donnybrook, required tow to Donnybrook. SUN 26/11 1546pm – 4.5 Runabout non-member with motor problems required tow from Sandstone Point Jetty to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

Dennis O’Neil stresses a point during presentation, while Keith Walters watches on. VISIT TO BEACHMERE SCHOOL Committee Members Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Radio Officer Peter McNamara visited the Beachmere State Primary School on Friday 3rd November 2017 to their Community Day from1pm to 4pm.

Friday 27th October 2017 Some 90+ Members and Guests attended Sunset Drinks, with a delightful crumbed fish, garden salad and potato salad menu for only $5 being very well received. The evening kicked on as well to watch the Rugby League World Cup opening match. There were the usual raffles and music once again performed by Trevor Botham.

Students try out the boat for size.

The purpose of the event was to: • Raise awareness of community support services • Showcase local educational programs • Promote local initiatives and businesses • Celebrate Beachmere Community achievements • Engage the community with Local Area Disaster Management Plans.

The 40foot fibreglass yacht Wahoo, which had just recently been purchased was being sailed from Southport to Hamilton Island. Just East of Cape Moreton, the occupants of the yacht felt a number of jolts and the vessel started taking on water, at which time (1919 hrs) they radioed MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. The Assistant Radio Officer, John Bodycombe joined Dennis in the Radio Room to assist where needed. These guys did an amazing job in managing communications across multiple agencies and radio channels. The yacht was not making any headway and taking on more water in the heavy seas of 2m- 3m so they turned 180 degrees and headed back toward the South East. The vessel’s automatic identification signal (AIS) then failed, so the crew of Bribie One were relying on the last location reported by the vessel. When Bribie One arrived at that location, there was nothing but darkness and wild seas. The stricken vessel was asked to set off a series of flares, barely visible on the horizon, but enough to guide the crew of Bribie One to the yacht, which

Bribie One arrived back at the VMR Base around 2300 hrs where the VMR Crew provided hot food, drinks and dry clothes for the survivors. After some police interviews, the three sailors booked into the Bribie Island Hotel about midnight. Channel 7 attended the VMRBI Base the next morning and interviewed both the Yacht Wahoo’s occupants and VMRBI Coxswain and Training Coordinator Allan Tranter, and the interviews were featured on the 6pm News.

The lucky survivors the morning after with skipper Allan Tranter behind them aboard Bribie One. In foreground the life raft and life buoys the only thing left of the yacht Wahoo. Wahoo is a seasoned Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) ocean racing campaigner with many races to her credit, including the Rolex Sydney Hobart, Gosford to Lord Howe Island, Pittwater to Coffs Harbour, and Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Races. She is a Frers 40 design, built by Prestige Yachts, LOA 12.35m, Beam 3.83m and Draft 2.30m.

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From left: Denise Inggs, Phil Holmes, Peter Morton, Dennis O’Neil Graham Patrick, Ian Grimes demonstrating the defibrillator and Lynne Boucaut.

Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski welcomed everyone, introduced the 2 new members present. She thanked everyone for their efforts throughout the year and wished everyone a safe and Happy Christmas Graham Patrick applying head bandage to Peter Morton.

The yacht Wahoo in action. The following is an excerpt from an email to Commodore Nathan Gundry from Glenn Hale, Regional Harbour Master (Brisbane), Maritime Safety Queensland: “I just wanted to express my appreciation and congratulations on the excellent work your team performed in rescuing the three occupants of the stricken yacht Yahoo yesterday evening.

Injured Denis O’Neil having cuff & collar bandage applied by John Traill with Peter Morton and Graham Patrick.

Richard Whetlor, Owner and Editor of “The Bribie Islander” Community Newspaper, receives a plaque of appreciation form VMRBI Committee Member Graham Gibb, for his generosity in publishing, free of charge, the monthly article on VMRBI activities in his magazine. ES EXPO DEBRIEF Thursday 10am 23rd November 2017, 17 members from various agencies met to discuss what was good and what could be better with the EXPO held 15th October 2017.

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Without the timely arrival and professional actions of your crew it could have been a very tragic outcome. The VTS operators here at “Brisbane Harbour” were very complementary of your teams efforts in swiftly locating the casualty and rescuing the occupants in difficult sea conditions. The General Manager of Maritime Safety Queensland – Patrick Quirk has also asked me to pass on his appreciation.”

VMRBI XMAS PARTY SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2017 Emergency Services EXPO Debrief Meeting.

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• Thursday Evening 02/11 CPR Training. • Saturday 04/11 First Aid & CPR Training. The above courses were conducted by Coxswain Ian Grimes and Karen Llewellyn to bring crew and radio operators up to date with their mandatory qualifications.

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Peter McNamara’s last job as Radio Officer presenting David Nicholls with his Competent Radio Operator epaulettes. John Bodycombe (rear) has now taken over as Radio Officer VMRBI.

VALE VIC ABBEY Vivian Charles Abbey, better known as Vic, passed away on 9th November 2017, after a relatively short illness. Vic joined VMRBI in October 2012 and immediately made his mark in the enormous number of raffle tickets he was able to sell. Vic would also arrange the prizes from the business community, conduct the raffle, usually with his friends Joe and Shirley, and wife Toni. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him, and especially our fund raising efforts at VMR.

Graham Gibb announced that the Westpac Life Saver Helicopter was the recipient of the Best Display Award. The date was set for next year’s Expo at Sunday 14th October 2018. High Tide was ascertained as about 1pm of 2.12m and was just about perfect for the event.

A Memorial Service was held for him by Traditional Funerals at Burpengary 21st November 2017, Vic was nearing his 74th birthday. Phil Homes performing CPR with Annie Simpson breathing life into the dummy carefully watched by Instructor Karen Llewellyn. Friday 24th November 2017 Some ninety members and guests enjoyed the last Sunset Drinks for the year. The ladies of the Social Committee put on wonderful hamburgers for only $5. The bar was well stocked and music once again provided by former Commodore Trevor Botham. Vic with his wife Toni was given a plaque in appreciation for his amazing fundraising at the AGM in 2013.

Includes lollies and chips on the table and a live band. There are a number of ham raffles to be won. 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 on Saturday 23rd December. 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. 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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ssembled Saturday morning on the 11th November in e day marked the 99th memorial of World War I’s at the Bribie Island RSL in front of the memorial wall and entertainers present throughout the service.

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THE BRIBIE A crowd of all ages, rank and uniform assembled Sa ISLANDER DECEMBER 2017 - ISSUE 41 | 37 honour of our soldiers and of peace. The day marke end. Remembrance Day 2017 was held at the Bribi which saw a number of guest speakers and enterta The procession was heartfelt and meaningful; partic High School captain Lachlan Alleyene’s speech. Lach By Nikita Chee year old boy by the name of James (Jim) Charles Ma Australian known to have participated in the war. A crowd battlefield, his story is one of honour and encapsula of all ages, rank and uniform assembled Saturday morning on the 11th November in honour of our soldiers and of peace. The Australian troops are known for. Lachlan comically day marked the 99th memorial of World War I’s end. Remembrance Day 2017 was held at the Bribie Island RSL in front of the memorial room with Jim’s in order to highlight the youth and wall which saw a number of guest speakers and entertainers present throughout the service. Other notable speakers were David The procession was heartfelt and meaningful; particularly poignant was Bribie Aitchison, Robert Hazelwood, Chaplain C. Island State High School captain Lachlan Alleyene’s speech. Lachlan’s address spoke of a 14 and 9-month year old boy by Baxter, Lexie Waddell-Bajor and Rev. the name of James (Jim) Charles Martin who became known as the Pierre Van Blommestein. The local schools youngest Australian known to have participated in the war. Although this young all represented well and contributed to the private died on the battlefield, his story is one of honour and encapsulates the dedication and heroism that Australian troops day with, “The Last Post”, and, “Reveille”, are known for. Lachlan comically compared his battle to face cleaning played by three trumpeters from Banksia his room with Jim’s in order to highlight the youth and bravery of this soldier. Beach State School and Bribie Island State Other notable speakers were David Aitchison, Robert Hazelwood, School’s choir singing, “The Last Anzac”. Chaplain C. Baxter, Lexie Waddell-Bajor and Rev. Pierre Van Blommestein. The local schools all represented well and contributed to the day As the many uniformed men and women with, “The Last Post”, and, “Reveille”, played by three Jy Ra trumpetersstood together on the day, there was a from Banksia Beach State School and Bribie Island State School’s choir singing, “The Last Anzac”. Beach sense of unity and pride for our country As the many uniformed men and women stood together on the day, there was aand each other. It was a reminder of the sense of unity and pride for our country and each other. It was a reminder of the importance of remembering our history, where importance of remembering our history, where we we have come from, what we are today and where we will be heading where we will be heading as a nation… lest we forg as a nation… lest we forget.

Jy Raleigh, Sam Godfrey and Oliver Hewitt: Banksia Beach Jy Raleigh, Sam Godfrey and Oliver Hewitt: Banksia State School’s trumpeters

Beach State School’s trumpeters

Bribie Island State School Choir headed by Sarala Lee and assisted by Amire

Bribie Island State School Choir headed by Sarala Lee e and assisted by Amire y, where we have come from, what we are today and est we forget. of red wreaths strewn in front of the Remembrance A sea Statue A sea of red wreaths strewn in front of the

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MAD POETS SOCIETY TARTS, CLAY, MASTERS THE COUNTRY BOYS Written by Sharmayne Kurtz

There is an RSL Club were everyone meets It is the Country Boy Band that delivers the beat This live band can hold a tune While the women and men create their cocoon Some dance jive swing or hop The shoes the dresses and the bobby socks It is like stepping back in time on the dance floor room As you sit back and watch each persons swoon There is the lady in black who is very tall Dancing with the man that is very small She has to bend down as she iniates her spin He elevates his heels and smiles with a grin Now there are a couple that bop in perfect time No smile no glance in this lifetime She is thin with long red hair that she ties in a scarf Her dress is the same it is white with red cars But under all that is a tiger I say Hiding in a cave looking for play She is controlled and intricate in every move As her body moulds to the music grove In the far corner are two women dancing the jive Flat white sand shoes on with a dresses so divine Where are the husbands died or left home Sorry it is new age leave that alone Now in the middle of the crowd just burning the floor Is a young man all the women adore They line up just for a chance to swing Hang onto his hand to be with him Smiling and laughing as he spins them around Age and time are showing now He is an instructor I am told Fred Astaire moves from long ago By the look of the women they don't give a toss He transforms their lives as they glide across There are people at the tables that just don't dance They sit and watch this ceremonial trance How people unite and listen to the beat Dance with the music and look at their feet Some make mistakes and go the wrong way But you learn pretty quickly which turn to obey Some make a living out of teaching these moves We all want to dance kiss and swoon Look good in that dress and move our hips Feel young and energetic and bare our bits Retreat to the chair and have a drink While the men grab their breath And look for a chance to meet That new lady new love a soul or a mate But chances are it just a dinner plate Internet meet ups are a new age thing The photographs lie and the women are not keen The picture had hair and a flat chest Now this guy is in a real mess You can be short or tall fat or thin Male or female and all join in When the music starts and you hear the beat Find the rhythm and your feet Look for some space on the dance floor Throw your head back and do an encore Now the music stops it get awkward again The Asian man places his hand and then The red head looks around pretending to be dumb He does it again but it is on her bum When all of a sudden she stops and looks down Their eyes make contact there is no frown She smiles and laughs and he looks her way Music and movement are the new foreplay These couple are hooked romance is sealed All of this before an evening meal Now in the far corner there is Darby and Jane He missed his steps and is going the wrong way She mouths the words” You’ve done it again “ Christ! Darby “You’re only a man” He plucks up the courage to dance to the beat She shakes her head being discreet

SAD AND ALONE Written by Hazel King Poor sad little old man Spewing out insults As only he can. Never seeing the nice Things about life, Just doom and destruction, Trouble and strife. Missing so much As he travels the road, Everyone shuns him Don’t help with his load. What pleasure I ask Does he get from his day?

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Does he know how to laugh? Does he know how to play? I fear for these people What lies ahead? Will anyone mourn When they lie cold and dead? The silence must thunder In the place he calls home, I fear he will be Ever sad and alone.

THE BLESSING OF THE SURF AT WOORIM Written by Sharmayne Kurtz

The stall markets dot the fringe line shore The tide is high the winds full bore Locals gather for this day To celebrate the Hawaiian way The Pastor delivers a beautiful speech About the sea the ocean that we have come to greet The Solomon Island women dressed so bright Red yellow pink and white They call on the Gods to bless the oceans All the fish mammals and plants unspoken The surf boarders gather for a ceremonial swim To honour the power the water can bring We pray for the safety of our homes and self The cone shell horn makes it’s bell

health. They can often be seen paddling the Dragon Boat on the waters of the Pumicestone Passage.

The locals cast the flowers to the wind The ocean captures the fragrance and spins This ancient belief way back in time Protects us from cyclone damage or crime We all pray in our own little way As we are touched by the moment of the sun and the rain The pastor describes the sea as a toy Unbreakable fun and free to enjoy We ride the waves and swim it’s depths And sail upon its massive chest It touches the child within ourselves Cleansing our minds and bodies as well The ocean discards the rubbish on the shore Just to remind us of our chore To keep it clean so we may enjoy The ride the swim the sail and more The sand dunes come and they may go But the Blessing of the Surf is now on show The spiritual nature of this event Empowers humans to a pledge of lent Hawaiian Culture across the bay Touching the sand water and play We are blessed by water when we are born And discarded by ash in death on its shore The ocean is a sacred place The Blessing of the Surf is a magical space

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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s a prelude to what is expected to be a busy 2018 for the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, an exhibition by the Bribie Potters group has opened there following a very popular two week display by the Art Tarts which featured a variety of exhibits from the thirteen very talented artists of the group. Included in the Art Tarts display were beautiful examples of 2D work, lead lighting, colour and charcoal pencil works as well as fabric art and jewellery. Group member Bev Porter told me that the exhibition has always attracted large numbers of visitors. ‘This is the seventh year that we have held the display and several pieces have been sold,’ Bev said. ‘A number of the works are donated to the Dragons Abreast for a fundraising raffle and visitors to the centre were able to buy tickets during the exhibition,’ she added. Dragons Abreast Bribie Island was formed in 2008 by a group of breast cancer survivors and their main focus is to promote awareness of breast cancer within the community as well as encourage survivors to come and paddle as a way of restoring emotional, psychological and physical

The Bribie Potters exhibition entitled “Clay Creations” is currently on display in the gallery and, now in it’s eighteenth year, is open to pottery enthusiasts from all areas. ‘There are over thirty members of the Bribie Potters and they produce some really amazing creations for the exhibition,’ keen potter Carol Smedley told me. ‘We always get entries from the Gold and Sunshine Coast as well,’ she said. The “Clay Creations exhibit will be on display until December 17th and, immediately following it’s final day, gallery staff will begin setting up for the first of two Masters and Apprentice exhibitions that will feature works from Buderim artist Terry Bailey and seventeen of his students. These were very popular with visitors to the centre when they were held last year and expectations are high for a repeat performance. The first exhibition will run from December 20th until January 7th and more information is available at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach. The centre can be contacted on 3408 9288. For information about Dragons Abreast, contact the President, Leonie Dyer on 0418 782334.

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ust recently towards the end of October I came across Intermediate Egrets that were nesting and decked out in their amazing breeding plumage. It was a single pair nesting in a rather large breeding colony near Gympie. The rookery was in Casuarina trees growing over water. Hundreds of Cattle Egrets, Australian White Ibis, a few Cormorants and one pair of Intermediate Egrets were all busily collecting sticks, building nests and squabbling amongst themselves. One Egret parent was sitting on a nest while the other was feeding and occasionally bringing a stick to add to the nest. Both parents became involved with the nest building. The birds were in full breeding plumage which is quite different to their usual coat of white with yellow bill and legs. When Egrets are breeding their face becomes a

Breeding Plumage pretty green, the bill turns almost red, legs become red to the knees and long fairylike plumes emerge from the back and breast. During non-breeding seasons they lose their amazing plumes and colours and become an ordinary white and yellow Egret again. When the nest is built and 3-4 pale green eggs are laid both parents are involved in the incubation for about 25 days. The young are fed by the parents regurgitating the food either directly into the chicks’ mouths or into the nest. The chicks fledge after about 63-70 days. Intermediate Egrets are a common sight on Bribie Island mainly in the wetlands but sometimes are to be seen along the shores of the Pumicestone Passage. Diet consists of mainly fish, frogs, insects and

crustaceans. Their method of hunting is to stand motionless in shallow water or on a bank and wait. When their prey appears they strike in a flash and stab their victims with their very sharp bills. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish Intermediate Egrets from other Egrets that reside in our area. As the name implies Intermediate Egrets are between the Great and Little Egrets in size. Little Egrets are smaller and have black bills and legs so identification is pretty straightforward. Great Egrets are larger but also have yellow bills and legs. Their necks and bills are longer but seeing a lone bird from a distance is sometimes a little confusing until you look at the bare, yellow, facial skin. On Intermediate Egrets the facial skin ends below the eyes while on Great Egrets the skin extends back beyond the eyes. When

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ROTARY PROTECTS 28,000 YOUNG GIRLS IN PNG By Barry Clark Rotary Club of Bribie Island

n inspiring humanitarian Project has been initiated by the Rotary Club of Bribie Island to vaccinate 28,000 school girls against Cervical Cancer in PNG.

they all agreed because the humanitarian objective of the Program, and the significant benefits that would result from it, were compelling. It would save many lives.

Cervical Cancer is a major cause of death in young women in PNG and the Program has captured the interest and support of Rotarians from around the world.

With the support of these donations contributed from 4 Districts in USA and 7 Districts in Australia, plus a further Rotary Foundation grant , a total of US$329,500 was pledged towards the Program conceived by Bribie Rotarians.. This is about one million Kina in PNG money, and is a huge amount of money in that country.

PNG, the Solomon Island and Nauru are all part of the District of Rotary north of Brisbane. Although a long way away they are linked to Brisbane for logistical access, administrative and management purposes. That means that the Rotary District Governor from this area visits the Rotary Clubs in these remote communities at least once a year. In addition, the Presidents of these Rotary Clubs are brought to Bribie Island each year for Training and development. When Bribie Island Rotarian George Grant was District Governor in recent years he became personally involved with these Rotarians from PNG as he had worked there many years ago. In group discussion the PNG Presidents were asked to come up with project ideas that would enable them all to work together to achieve a necessary humanitarian goal. It seemed that everyone knew of someone in their community who had died from Cervical Cancer, so it was agreed to jointly address this issue. Bribie Islanders George Grant and his wife Mary decided to develop a budget and program to put the idea into practice. The objective was to vaccinate all of the school girls in Port Moresby between the ages of 9 and 14 years. George approached ten other Rotary District governors from his networking contacts in both USA and Australia and asked them to contribute funds from their own Rotary Foundation Global Grants towards this project. This was not an easy task but eventually

This all came out of a single idea developed here on Bribie Island. It is the largest single Rotary Foundation Grant ever put together in this District, and it was brought about by members of Bribie Island Rotary Club contributing the initial $1000 to start it all off. The Rotary Club of Boroko in Port Moresby is at the centre of this complex logistical project, and they donated $100,000.

The project could not have been achieved without the generous worldwide support for this Bribie Rotary initiative. The role out of the Vaccination program began on May 1st 2017 in Port Moresby and will be completed by the end of this year. The Rotarians in Boroko together with Health Department staff and many trained nurses undertook this task, with the assistance of other collaborative partners who have worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to bring this much needed initiative to fruition. The wife of PNG Prime minister, Lynda Babao-O'Neill, has also been a Champion of the project. She accepted the role of Patron of the project and has attended most schools where the vaccination program was taking place.

The program requires medical vaccines to be procured, stored and effectively transported to numerous remote locations where a total of 28,000 school girls will be assembled, and injected by trained nurses. In addition to the complex transport and medical logistics, the major cost of the Program involved procurement of a significant quantity of vaccine. A substantial discount on the cost of the vaccine was achieved with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. With the support and approval of their “Global Alliance for Vaccinations and Immunisation” (GAVI)) the cost of the vaccine doses was reduced from US$125 each to a mere US$4.60 each, with the price guaranteed for at least 5 years.

PNG Girls prepare for vaccination

This enabled the funds raised to purchase Cervical Cancer Vaccinations for 28,000 school girls, twice each, six months apart, requiring a total of 56,000 doses.

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At a recent public presentation she said “I would also like to thank its partners the Department of Health, Department of Education, NCD Health and all our development partners. It is also pleasing to have Colgate Palmolive, Paradise Foods, Team PNG and the Miss Pacific Island PNG Pageant team to provide gift packs, snacks and support to our young ladies being vaccinated. Thank you to you all, it takes a community to make meaningful change. One can see the Rotary Foundation doing such good things in the world with projects such as this.” Members of the Bribie Island Rotary Club would like to say thanks to all the resident of Bribie who support and contribute funds to the many humanitarian projects that Rotary undertake.

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I have conducted a couple of interesting wine dinners recently, both at The Pacific Harbour Golf Resort and although the meal consisted of a similar menu the response to the wines was completely different. The first evening was a true degustation of 6 courses accompanied by 6 wines from The Grant Burge stable of wines and was received very well by all who attended. The second dinner was a selection of three of the courses from the degustation with a selection of wines mainly from the Clare Valley. I was surprised that some of the comments on the wines weren’t as enthusiastic as I would have expected considering all the wines were winners of many awards including a Shiraz from The Taylors portfolio similar to the wine that won the award for the best in the world at a recent show in France. We started the evening with the Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royal Brut, a French Champagne which was a delight, and this was served with a variety of canapés. This was followed by an excellent chicken roulade served with a 2012 Knappstein Riesling that was showing some oily characters associated with an ageing wine and a 2016 Taylors Pinot Gris that has already won a couple of gold medals. I have a feeling that several of the diners that night weren’t familiar with an aged Riesling and this may have got the thumbs down, this is always a risk when you are trying to show how wines develop with age. Sometimes it is better to be safe than sorry, although I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed the two white wines. With the magnificent aged beef fillet and Moreton Bay bug I served The Tim Adams ‘Fergus’ which is a Tempranillo, Grenache, Malbec blend and The Taylors 2015

Jaraman Shiraz which has already won many gold, silver and bronze medals, I think I could confidently predict this wine would be the equal of the 2014 which was highly rated. A late picked Chardonnay went beautiful with the Tiramisu which I have to admit was one of the lightest and tastiest I have ever had the pleasure of eating. All the wines except the last one which was supplied by one of our guests were from Dan Murphy’s. The cost of the evening was $80 and to give some idea of the true value, a glass of French Champagne in most restaurants would be around the $20 plus mark, the white wines probably $8-$10 each, the ‘Fergus’ maybe $8, The Jaraman $12 or more and the dessert wine $6 giving a total of $62 or more. This meal in a restaurant in Brisbane with the wine probably would have cost around $125 or more.

On Friday December the 15th we are holding another dinner at Pacific Harbour and if you haven’t tried Chef Dwayne’s new menu here is a chance to enjoy something quite special. Being Christmas we will put on a special night with the wines representative of some of Australia’s best wine growing regions including Margaret River, The Barossa, The Coonawarra, The Hunter Valley and a French Champagne. The menu from Chef Dwayne comprises of canapes on arrival, an entrée of swordfish ceviche, coconut cream, chilli, cucumber, lime, with crusty sourdough. The main course will be Beef Wellington with a blue cheese puree, green beans and a red wine jus, the dessert a white chocolate, candy macadamia parfait with freeze dried raspberries. If you would like to come along please contact

Ella Chipperfield at Pacific Harbour 3410 4001 or me at arlidge@bigpond.com.au and I have no doubt any special dietary needs can be catered for as long as the Chef is informed.

In my articles I tend to be more story driven as unfortunately I don’t receive samples to try and any comments about the wines in the articles are wines I have purchased during the month or wines that I am familiar with. Wine writers such as James Halliday probably receive dozens of bottles monthly and they probably have a team of well-educated tasters that mark the wines and then submit the best to him, even so I have noticed many of the wines reviewed can be difficult to source and some only available from cellar door. The wines I comment on are usually available from most liquor outlets such as BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland and First Choice Estate but at the end of the day it is irrelevant what I think it is what you like that matters, if your choice is a sweet red wine or wine from a cask then carrying on enjoying that wine. I mentioned winemaker John Loxton in the last article and lo and behold he turned up with wife Joan on the week-end as they are travelling the countryside in a caravan and had never visited Bribie before. John was twice winner of the International Winemaker of the year in London in the 1990’s making some magnificent Mclaren Vale Shiraz at Maglieri but he still remains very quiet about making the largest selling sparkling wine in the country at that time, the Maglieri Sparkling Lambrusco, which certainly didn’t challenge his winemaking skills! When I found out he was visiting I popped out and bought a couple of bottles of The Jacobs Creek Reserve

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay, which I have been very enthusiastic recently, because if you can get the wine for around $10 it is a real bargain, and to my great surprise they are also his choice as well, John also spoke very highly of the Jacobs Creek Reserve Riesling as well. Wines which are a little different to celebrate Christmas with: Champagne: Mumm or Mercier White wines: Vickery Riesling, Tulloch Verdelho, McWilliams ‘Elizabeth’ Semillon, Wicks Sauvignon Blanc Red Wines: Taylors Estate Shiraz, Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Shingleback Davey Bros. Shiraz. Penley Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Sparkling wines: Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz Back before time began Plato wrote: That’s the great evil in wine; it catches you by the feet. It’s a cunning wrestler. But more recently Madame de Pompadour commented Champagne….is the only drink that lets a woman stay beautiful after she had drunk it. And finally remember when enough is enough; Thus induced to reveal another’s secrets and wine kindles wrath! You have been warned!

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A PERFORMER’S PERSPECTIVE By Nikita Chee

he atmosphere is expectant as intermittent twangs and noises of instruments fill the air. Stopping and starting, sound check one, two. There’s a murmur of people around you; they’re filling in time with short talk before the music begins. So many things run through your mind before a performance. Am I going to forget the words, will I capture the mood of the song, will it even sound anything like I’ve practiced? You think about the way you look in front of the people and what they’re expectations are. Not an easy gig (forgive the pun). But there’s also that feeling of hope that flutters inside that you will step up to the plate and deliver something everyone will enjoy. Moreover, something that you will be proud of. I’m not sure that people are born performers or it is something that grows in you as you develop it. Probably both. Either way, it takes time to build up the character and skill needed in entertainment. One element of such training is actually getting out there and playing in front of an audience. Preferably one that is safe and easy going for starters. Locals, if you’ve been around Bribie for a while you might have heard of a unique-tothe-Island music opportunity that happens every last Sunday of the month. This is none other than “Locals Only”. Locals Only happens at the Blue Pacific Hotel over at Woorim and has been running for the last decade. Time and time again, this venue

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Me playing the Irish drum (Bodhran) at Locals Only has provided artists in the area a chance to showcase the music they love in front of a supportive audience. I am now proud to say that I have had my first gig here at Locals and am excited for the next one. The people here really make you feel appreciated and accepted. What more could a musician want? We all must begin somewhere as entertainers. Like learning to walk as a baby, each step is tentative and a little awkward. When we’re at this beginner’s stage of learning how to perform we can feel so vulnerable. That is why having open, accepting and experienced people around you can make all the difference to your journey and confidence. It’s also important to have other journeyers alongside you who will share in your feelings and confirm the little idiosyncrasies we humans have. Last month I shared the

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I would like to encourage all the local musicians out there that if you love music but never have had the chance or never thought you could give entertaining a shot, just go for it! The first few steps might feel overwhelming, but you get stronger as you face vulnerability and express what you love. The friendly folk who run Locals Only are warm and open, and are very supportive of new musicians. If your music shows who you are, and you put time and effort into expressing that in creative and skillful ways, then that’s enough. You’re ready to go. So I’ll see you there? 1pm on the last Sunday of the month. What have you got to lose? You’ll find out if you’re meant to pursue public performing or not and then you can say you’ve done it. Or just come along to enjoy the show! All the best and thank you for the music.

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The Husband Store

A store that sells new husbands has opened in Melbourne , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!

So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs. She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads: Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids. 'That's nice,' she thinks, 'but I want more.' So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking. 'Wow,' she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads: Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework. 'Oh, mercy me!' she exclaims, 'I can hardly stand it!' Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:

Yesterday morning I bought two six packs of beer on sale at the Liquor Store I placed them on the front seat of the car and headed back home. I stopped at the service station where a drop-dead gorgeous, almost blonde was filling up her car at the next pump. It was very warm and she was wearing tight shorts and a light top which was wide open. She glanced at the beer, bent over and knocked on my passenger window.

With her bra-less breasts almost falling out of her skimpy top she said, in a sexy voice, “I'm a big believer in barter, old fellow, would you be interested in trading sex for beer?" I thought for a few seconds and asked, "What kind of beer you got?" Ethel checked into a Motel on her 75th Birthday, she was lonely and a little depressed at her advancing age, so decided to risk an adventure. She thought, "I'll call one of those men you see advertised in phone books for escorts and sensual massages." She looked through the phone book, found a full page ad for a guy calling himself Tender Tony...a very handsome man with assorted physical skills flexing in the photo. He had all the right muscles in all the right places, thick wavy hair, long powerful legs, dazzling smile, six pack abs and she felt quite certain she could bounce a dime off his well-oiled buns. She figured, what the heck, nobody will ever know. I'll give him a call.

Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor , where the sign reads:

"Good evening, ma'am, how may I help you?" Oh my, he sounded sooo sexy!

Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.

No, wait, I should be straight with you. I'm in town all alone and what I really want is sex. I want it hot, and I want it now. Bring implements, toys, everything you've got in your bag of tricks. We'll go at it all night - tie me up, cover me in chocolate syrup and whipped cream, anything and everything, I'm ready! Now how does that sound?"

PLEASE NOTE: To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street. The first floor has wives that love sex. The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer The third, fourth, fifth & sixth floors have never been visited.

Members and Guests enjoying the evening

Afraid she would lose her nerve if she hesitated, so she rushed right in, "I hear you give a great massage. I'd like you to come to my motel room and give me one.

He said, "That sounds absolutely fantastic, but you need to press 9 for an outside line."

CEO Doug Wilson recounted the club's history

hen an organisation has been around for quite some time, there is always an interesting variety of history associated with it’s development over the years and the members who have been responsible for that development. No exception to this is the history of the Bribie Island Sailing Club and this was presented in style to those who attended the club’s fifteenth anniversary celebration dinner at the Volunteer Marine Rescue premises in November. As well being able to view a selection of the vessels and events that have made the club what it is today, club CEO Doug Wilson described how the club had grown under the guidance of the various commodores and committee members and how the future looked to be in good hands. During the evening, members who had been successful in competitions throughout the year were presented with their awards by present Commodore Barry Colson. This year has also seen the founding of the Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Canoe

Series winner Paul Bird and his partner Rosie with the much sought after trophy Club and, as the result of a previous discussion between then State Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams and Cecelia (CC) Wilson about the Mahalo Club needing more life jackets, Mr Williams presented CC with a cheque for $500. Over sixty members and guests attended the evening and after the sumptuous meal, some demonstrated their musical abilities with the aid of the karaoke screen. The Sailing Club and the Mahalo Outrigger Club are divisions of the recently formed Bribie Island Boating Club, (formerly the Bribie Island Yacht Club) and both are keen to welcome new members. Anyone interested in finding out more can log onto the website www.bribieislandsailing club. org.au or call 0490 471930 for details.

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new thoughts that are more accurate and positive. Your therapist may also help you come up with realistic, calming statements you can say to yourself when you’re facing or anticipating a situation that normally sends your anxiety levels soaring (www.helpguide.org).

ore than half of Australian adults are inactive or participate in low levels of physical activity, contributing significantly to the burden of bowel, uterine and breast cancer. A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, Impact of physical inactivity as a risk factor for chronic conditions, showed that physical inactivity was responsible for 16 per cent of the bowel cancer burden, 16 per cent of the uterine cancer burden and 11 per cent of the breast cancer burden in Australia.

We must employ very specific ways to allow the person to begin to (a) catch their own automatic negative thinking, (b) find distractions to use while therapy is in progress, and (c) begin to turn the tables on automatic negative thinking gradually. The mind cannot work overnight and If adults undertook an additional 15 minutes A 22-year old male, struggling at University, not socialising, tends to stick to himself, cannot be pressured into learning things of brisk walking, five days a week, the distanced from parents, poor sleep and worrying all the time about everything … faster. So, it is important, in the cognitive overall disease burden to physical activity Symptoms of anxiety had been evident for quite a few years. process, to turn the tables on automatic could be decreased by an estimated 13 per Did not go out to shops, university events and has never had a girlfriend. negative thinking slowly (CBT Australia. cent. It took him six attempts before he opened the door to come into counselling, and only cbtaustralia.org.au) then because he though receptionist would think he was an idiot… Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris Complimentary to CBT is learning McMillan urged Queenslanders to step up relaxation techniques, exercise, good Does not feel comfortable to seek tutoring or to even approach lecturers for their physical activity for better health ahead nutrition, stress reduction, and cultivate assistance… of summer. connections with other people. Healthy “Around 56 per cent of Australian adults are body healthy mind. The Reason not meeting the current Australian physical In grade 8, he asked the teacher for assistance in understanding a mathematical activity guidelines,” Ms McMillan said. problem, he sought further assistance three times from the teacher… A 22-year old male, struggling at “Being inactive can have serious The Cost of Social Anxiety On the fourth occasion the teacher screeched out “Are you stupid or what… I have University, not socialising, tends to stick A 22-year old male, struggling at University, not socialising, tends to stick to himself, implications on an individual’s health, explained it several times and everyone else understands it… “ to himself, distanced from parents, poor Living with social anxiety is an distanced from parents, poor sleep and worrying all the time about everything … increasing their risk of chronic diseases, sleep and worrying all the time about uncomfortable, miserable, and treacherous Symptoms of anxiety had been evident for quite a few years. including bowel, uterine and breast cancer. everything… This set the whole class off with loud and humiliating laughter. existenceDid not go out to shops, university events and has never had a girlfriend. for millions of people around the “For optimum health, physical activity This boy never sought any help with school work or anything in fact, following that world. The mental and physical symptoms Symptoms of anxiety had been evident for It took him six attempts before he opened the door to come into counselling, and only experience. Even seven years on the humiliation was still as strong as that day in the of social anxiety make it difficult to function quite a few years. then because he though receptionist would think he was an idiot… classroom for this young man. and can cause profound consequences Did not go out to shops, university events and setbacks in the balance of your life. and has never had a girlfriend. Does not feel comfortable to seek tutoring or to even approach lecturers for Today, this young man has a very good career, he travels extensively and is engaged… We are aware that social anxiety disorder, assistance… It took him six attempts before he opened is common, underdiagnosed, impairing, the door to come intoWishing you all good mental health – Veronica Mercer counselling, and only and treatable. Phobic disorders are at the The Reason then because he though receptionist would same time are among the most disabling In grade 8, he asked the teacher for assistance in understanding a mathematical think he was an idiot… and the most prevalent of mental disorders. problem, he sought further assistance three times from the teacher… Often misdiagnosed and undertreated, Does not feel comfortable to seek On the fourth occasion the teacher screeched out “Are you stupid or what… I have they account for a staggering one-third of tutoring or to even approach lecturers for explained it several times and everyone else understands it… “ all costs related to mental disorders. assistance… The social anxiety disorder patients This set the whole class off with loud and humiliating laughter. commonly; This boy never sought any help with school work or anything in fact, following that The Reason • have educational underperformance experience. Even seven years on the humiliation was still as strong as that day in the In grade 8, he asked the teacher • have a lower probability to get married classroom for this young man. for assistance in understanding a • higher chance of living with their parents mathematical problem, he sought further • a lower economic status Today, this young man has a very good career, he travels extensively and is engaged… assistance three times from the teacher… • higher probability of losing their job. • frequent users of the public health system On the fourth occasion the teacher • these problems can beWishing you all good mental health – Veronica Mercer worsened if the screeched out “Are you stupid or what… social anxiety disorder is accompanied by I have explained it several times and other mental disorder. everyone else understands it… “

guidelines recommend that adults aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity activity every day.” In Queensland alone more than 3090 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year, 3340 with breast cancer and 440 with uterine cancer. Ms McMillan said one third of all cancer cases were preventable through healthy lifestyle choices. “Being active, eating healthily, staying SunSmart, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol play a vital role in reducing the risk of cancers,” Ms McMillan said. “As we head in to summer and the holiday season we are urging all Queenslanders to get active and prioritise their health and wellbeing. “Taking up running, joining a gym or a fitness class, or even making an effort to walk further each day can all make a difference. “More than 27,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer each year – it’s within our power to reduce that number through healthy lifestyle choices.” More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.

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NOVEMBER CRIME REPORT Domestic violence matters featured prominently this month in the Bribie Island area, with officers attending to a large number of occurrences. Some of those matters involved the contravention of protection order conditions, and some required applications to be made for protection orders. The other matters were referred to counselling or similar services. Domestic violence is a serious matter, but help is available. If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, please contact the station for more assistance on 07 3410 9222. Always ring Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

A 24-year-old Woorim woman was charged with possessing drug utensils and property suspected of being stolen at Woorim. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7.

During the month officers intercepted many vehicles for random breath tests, and issued a number of infringement notices, mainly for speeding, licensing related offences and driving defective motor vehicles. Road policing unit officers were also in the area and issued a further amount of infringements. Traffic enforcement will be increasing as we enter the school holiday period, and I would ask all drivers to drive safely, and obey the road rules, particularly as there will be our usual large increase in visitors to the area.

A 22-year-old Bellara man was charged with being drunk in a public place, public nuisance and obstructing police at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7.

In recent days there has been several stealing from vehicle offences across the division in the Banksia Beach, Bellara and Bongaree area. Two homes were also burgled on Marina Boulevarde and Blueberry Streets at Banksia Beach. Police are investigating these matters, and one offender has been recently apprehended for stealing from vehicles. Please be alert to suspicious activity in your area, and report any incidents immediately. Most importantly, please take a moment to secure your homes and vehicles, particularly when unattended. Last month a number of people were charged with a range of offences including: A 30-year-old Carina man was charged with burglary at Bellara. He was remanded in custody to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 11. An 18-year-old Caboolture man was charged with public nuisance and obstructing police at a Sandstone Point licensed venue. He was also further charged with contravening a banning notice. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14

A 62-year-old Woorim woman was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Bongaree, and the vehicles plates confiscated for seven days. A 17-year-old Bellara man was charged with public nuisance, resist arrest and trespassing at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 5.

A 23-year-old Ningi man and a 22-yearold Bellara man were charged with liquor offences, public nuisance and obstruct police at a licensed venue at Sandstone Point. They will appear on their respective charges at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 12. A 35-year-old Bribie Island man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed, drink driving and speeding, after returning an alleged reading of .020% at Bellara. The vehicles plates were also seized for seven days. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. An 18-year-old Kallangur man was charged with assault and public nuisance and a 28-year-old Caboolture man was charged with public nuisance and Liquor Act offences at a licensed venue at Sandstone Point. A 19-yearold Bracken Ridge man and a 34-year-old Burpengary man were also fined for public nuisance. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 12. A 35-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with wilful damage at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 36-year-old Morayfield man was charged with public nuisance at Bellara. He will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court. A 35-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with wilful damage at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 36-year-old Morayfield man was charged with public nuisance at Bellara. He will appear

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A 35-year-old Kippa-Ring man was charged with drug driving after returning a positive drug test at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 18.

A 50-year-old Bongaree man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14.istrates Court on November 14.

A 36-year-old Bellara man was charged with drug offences at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 64-year-old Woorim woman was arrested on outstanding warrants at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 28.

A 30-year-old Bellara man was charged with possessing drug utensils at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7. A 35-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with disqualified driving at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 30. A 37-year-old Bellara woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara after a search warrant was executed. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7. A 34-year-old Woorim woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Woorim, together with other drug related charges, after a search warrant was executed. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. A 25-year-old Ningi man was charged with drink driving at Bongaree after returning an alleged reading of .099 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7. A 45-year-old Bellara man was charged with possessing a weapon in public at Banksia Beach. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 30. A 69-year-old Woorim man was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of 0.069 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 4. A 45-year-old Bellmere woman was fined for unlicensed driving at Ningi. A 51-year-old Beachmere woman was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured car at Sandstone Point. A 51-year-old Caboolture man was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Ningi. A 27-year-old Woorim man was charged for stating a false name to police. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7. A 64-year-old Woorim woman was arrested on outstanding warrants at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 29-year-old Woorim man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree. A 47-year-old Margate woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi. She will appear at Caboolture

A 29-year-old Woorim man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree. A 47-year-old Margate woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7. A 50-year-old Bongaree man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. A 35-year-old Bellara man was charged with breaching his bail at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 28. A 50-year-old Bongaree man was charged with breaching his at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. A 49-year-old Bellara man was charged with drug driving after returning an alleged positive test at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 15. A 12-year-old Bellara youth was apprehended for stealing from vehicles and was dealt with under the Youth Justices Act. A 39-year-old Kallangur woman was charged with drink driving at Main Beach after returning an alleged reading of .151 per cent. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 5. A 69-year-old Sandstone Point man was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Woorim. A 19-year-old Bellara man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. A 19-year-old Ashgrove man was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of .038 per cent. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14. A 42-year-old Caboolture man was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Ningi. 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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Stan Mottershead - Water Lily on each image. A lovely sunny morning greeted our members at Spinnaker Sound Marina on our monthly club photo shoot. There was action on the water, great scenery, flora and animal life all asking to be photographed. Later we all congregated at the kiosk for coffee and a chat. A slideshow of the best shots was shown at the meeting. The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month, except December, at 7 pm in the Boardroom at the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. The next meeting will be on Monday, 22 January 2018. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon or Gail or just turn up on the night.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Saturn moves into a part of the sky that speaks of your greatest ambitions. And, with your ruler also entering its alternative celestial home, Mars is uniquely placed to help with the kind of behind-the-scenes moves and backroom deals required to achieve the progress you covet. I'm not advocating you compromise yourself, or engage in morally ambiguous activity - Jupiter's links with Neptune and Saturn should put paid to that kind of notion - but neither do you have to wear your heart on your sleeve this month. Your in-depth forecast for the whole of December can really help. Call 1900 959 005. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You sense that a change is on its way. But how profound will it be? Will it be the merest shimmy - or something more seismic? Could this be the beginning of the significant change of circumstances you've been hoping for? One thing's for certain: if we don't believe in the possibility of transformation, it's less likely to occur. Sometimes, we deny it's happening even when we're in the middle of it. As your ruler heads towards a conjunction with Saturn, be as open as you can be to interesting ideas. They hold great potential. December is a powerful month for you. Find out more. Call 1900 959 005. GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) This month, as Saturn leaves your opposite sign, change is in the air. Meanwhile your ruler, the Sun and Venus remain directly opposite Gemini. It's time to begin preparations for the effects of this auspicious alignment. This is a wonderful opportunity to put yourself on the

path that will lead towards a brighter future. As Mercury spends most of December retrograde, your instinct may be to resist what seems odd or unsettling. But, if you let it be, all will fall into place. And when it does, it will be a sweet release. In December, the power of the planets can change your life. Call 1900 959 005. CANCER (June 23 - July 23) As Saturn moves opposite your sign this month, it may feel as if an impossible task stretches before you. You have so little time to achieve so much. And, everyone seems anxious, oversensitive, mistrustful and defensive. Yet this isn't how it has to be. The Full Moon creates a T-square focusing on Neptune, just as Jupiter harmoniously links with the same planet. Allow yourself to relax. That energy will seep through, touching everything in its path. And once Venus conjuncts Saturn, you will have achieved so much. December brings great potential for change. Call 1900 959 005. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Sometimes, it feels as if your energy is trapped behind an impenetrable dam. But dams often get a bad press. While it's true that they can alter the landscape in undesirable ways, they're constructed to regulate the potential of a powerful resource. As Saturn changes signs this month, you'll have access to a reservoir of creativity. And its arrival, in its new celestial home, will help you to manage the flow, and prevent a deluge. The Solstice will bring an opportunity to harness this clean, focused and positive energy. Four minutes on the phone can make December special. Call 1900 959 005. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) I've been watching my young son practising walking backwards. He loves finding out just how fast and how far he can go with his eyes focused on the starting point, rather than the destination. But do you ever see adults trying this? No! That's because they've learnt that focusing on where they've come from isn't conducive to staying upright. As Mercury retrogrades, it diverts your attention to an issue

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE I SueEllen KING f someone told me that I could only use one word to describe this month’s Islander Extraordinaire, I suppose that the most accurate word to use would be “resourceful” but, although accurate it may be, there are so many other words (all good ones) that should be used when talking about this rather extraordinary member of our local community. SueEllen King spent her early years growing up in the land of her birth, New Zealand, and, from a very young age she developed a keen interest in helping others in her community as well as realising that the best way to get anything done was by using a hands-on approach. A good example of her willingness to get her hands dirty is in how she acquired her mechanical knowledge. SueEllen explained that she had to learn to perform certain mechanical tasks when she was only fifteen. ‘I grew up in the country and, before I was allowed to get my driver’s licence, I had to learn how to change a tyre, remove and replace the fan belt as well as a few other basics,’ said SueEllen. ‘We sometimes had to drive through water and if the fan was spinning it would throw water over the engine, wetting the electronics and causing the engine to stop. The way to prevent this was to remove the fanbelt,’ she added. As part of her commitment to the community, SueEllen became instrumental in the formation of Brownies, Cubs and Girl Guides in her local area of Bombay Hills near Auckland. Her early working life once again made use of her hands-on abilities when she found work at a business where she was tasked with tying fishing flies and repairing rods. Due to her time in the guiding and Scouting movements, she was conversant with the use of Morse Code and this knowledge was looked on favourably when she later worked at the telephone exchange. The next stage of SueEllen’s life saw her spending time as a psychiatric nurse prior to New Zealand company McConnel Dowell offering her and her husband the opportunity to take up a position in Dubai. They accepted this offer and during the time there, were tasked to pave the largest port in the Emirates, only returning because of issues that arose with their children’s schooling. Their next move was to Australia when the same company was contracted to set up a paver making machine which was of German manufacture and involved advanced technology. SueEllen’s husband was sent to train workers at the Strathpine plant in the use of the machine.

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qualifications, she was allowed to accompany him. The job in Yemen was through a contract with the World Bank to drill for water at many sites throughout the territory as a way of supplying the villages that experienced a constant water shortage. Along with the Kings, the team was made up of six Pakistani drill crew as well as two drivers and a mechanic who were from India. ‘Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world and we had to fly in food due to the local shortages. Whilst it was once under British control, at the time that we were there it was controlled by Communist Russia and, although the locals did grow some crops, most of what they grew was sent away by the Russians and very little was left for the people there. There was an occasion when the Russians flew in ten thousand chickens which were meant to provide food for the Russians who lived there but, because the locals had nowhere to keep them, they killed and ate them,’ SueEllen told me. ‘Another terrible situation was the lack of any food or medical supplies at the hospital and the only way that someone who was in hospital got to eat was if food was brought in for them by friends or relatives. When one of our crew was injured and put in hospital, I had to promise the doctor that I would bring him some penicillin if he would allow me to take our worker away so I could organise proper treatment,’ she said. SueEllen described the occasion when she had reason to visit the British Embassy and discovered that there was a large room full of medical supplies, obviously for use by the British who lived there. She said that because all medicines have a use by date, instead of throwing out the expired stock, it should have been given to the local Arabs before it ran out of date. During their time in Yemen, the Kings were witness to many instances of very different behaviour, some amusing and some very sad. On one occasion, according to SueEllen, the portable lighting was stolen and they realised that it was because the young boys who took it had never seen lights before and wanted to know how it worked. ‘We knew that as soon as it got dark they would try to start it and, as soon as they did, we found them. The local police became involved and wanted to cut the boy’s hand off as a punishment for stealing but after eight hours of negotiation, I finally talked them out of it by paying them twenty American dollars,’ said SueEllen. ‘Sometime after that happened, this boy who could not speak English took the time to learn enough to find me and say “Thank You.” That was a very special moment,’ she said. The Kings and their team operated in what

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE - SueEllen KING is known as South Yemen but there is also an adjacent part of the country which is called North Yemen and SueEllen told me that the two areas can be likened to North and South Korea due to being in constant disagreement. Apparently, this was due to clashes between pro and anti-Communist factions and during the time that the team from McConnel Dowell were there, tensions had been steadily increasing until in January 1986, civil war had become imminent. The local villagers had confirmed that fighting would commence and on the 13th of the month, a battle began that would pitch brother against brother and father against son for ten days. At the outbreak of the conflict, it became evident that the lives of the team as well as those of the British and other foreign residents were in danger and efforts were turned toward organising an evacuation. It so happened that the Kings were equipped with UHF radios and this was to play a major part in the rescue efforts that would take place. Once the decision had been made to leave, after a trip into Aden which resulted in SueEllen and her husband running the gauntlet against some well armed and totally confused Arabs, they headed toward the coast and concealed their vehicles in the dunes on a disused road. It was at this point that SueEllen’s knowledge of Morse Code became valuable and, using her UHF radio, she sent out an S.O.S which was picked up by the Royal Yacht Britannia and two British Navy ships, the frigate Jupiter and the destroyer Newcastle. SueEllen established communication with the ships and was able to provide guidance to their location which resulted in the rescue being successfully carried out. As well as the team from McConnel Dowell, there were people

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from the British Embassy, a consultant who had been sent in and a drilling crew from another company. SueEllen told me that among those who were waiting to be rescued was a Scotsman who was jumping up and down because he didn’t want to be rescued by an English ship. ‘He really disliked the English for some reason,’ she said. The British Navy ships were standing off far enough away to stay out of range of any fire that may come from a tank’s cannon but the Britannia moved into a position that was close enough for her launch and long boats to begin the rescue operation. ‘The Red Sea becomes very rough at night with a constant short chop on the water and, as we were being loaded into the boats, a wave sent me under and I had to be pulled up by one of the sailors. Although the other women and children had already been rescued, I had stayed until our drill crew were being rescued and when the sailor from the Britannia saw me, he was a bit stunned that a woman was still there,’ said SueEllen. ‘I was drenched of course and once we reached the Royal Yacht, they took my clothes to be dried and gave me the biggest towel that I have ever seen. I was like a sheet,’ she explained. After boarding the Britannia, those rescued were then taken out to the Jupiter and by then it was early morning. After some sleep in the cabin that had been generously vacated by the helicopter crew, they were invited to breakfast and Sue Ellen said that the amount of food on offer was incredible. ‘There were eggs every which way but loose. There was poached, boiled, fried or scrambled eggs and there was also sausages, bacon, steak, beans and so much of it,’ she said. ‘We had been on very limited rations for a while in Yemen and we became really embarrassed because we

could only eat a few mouthfuls of the heap that was on our plates. It took quite a while before we could eat a proper meal again,’ SueEllen added. The next stop for the rescued party was Djibouti on the other side of the Red Sea and it was there that SueEllen discovered a disgraceful example of aid not going to it’s intended destination. ‘A huge building on the wharf was stacked to the ceiling with bags of rice that were marked “Australian Aid Rice” and there were large rats constantly running around in there. Nearby there was a dump which was home to many Somalian refugees who were obviously starving,’ SueEllen said. ‘I had seen an old man pick up what looked to be a dirty lettuce leaf and clean it off before giving it to a little boy to eat. I told someone there that as long as they promised not to mob us, I would bring them some food. After paying off a guard at the wharf, I took bags of rice to the dump and the people there lined up with whatever they had to put the rice in, they had broken cups, tin cans and some only had their hands,’ she added. SueEllen also told me that, whilst her and her husband along with the British members of the rescued party were put up at a hotel in Djibouti, the Pakistani and Indian crew members were made to stay in a cattle yard. Safely back home, dealing with the recovery from the traumatic events that had been experienced proceeded to take it’s toll on the King’s marriage and this resulted in the couple going their separate ways some time later. SueEllen then spent a while with friends in Canada before returning to Australia and becoming heavily involved in charity work for organisations including Lifeline and the Red Cross. During her time with the Red Cross, SueEllen has been involved in assisting

with many flood relief situations as well as a number of other emergencies. As well as her obvious aptitude in the areas that I have already mentioned, SueEllen King is also a qualified language teacher, having attained a degree in 1984. SueEllen now lives on our beautiful island along with her husband John who she married in 1995 and, although she has had to reduce her charity work due to some health issues, she has taken knitting and uses this skill to make lovely jumpers which she has named the “Get Down and Get Dirty” range. ‘I make them to suit kids from six months to ten years and for both boys and girls,’ she told me. ‘I make sure that they go to those who really need them and I usually knit one each week,’ said SueEllen. There are so many other interesting parts of the life of SueEllen King that deserve to be told but I hope that, from what I have been able to write in the available space, you now have some understanding of what an extraordinary person she is.

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he’s very sensitive, very easily hurt, and constantly fights to get the better of that. But she also has fantastic common sense, compassion and a strength I deeply admire.” When Blake (“Blackie”) Edwards, the legendary American movie director, producer and writer, speaks about his wife, Julie Andrews, whom he married in 1969, he just can’t help wearing his heart on his sleeve, as the intensity in his eyes sparkles with love and emotion. It’s London, March 1975 when a letter arrives from Blackie, now 53, telling me their adopted Vietnamese toddler, “Amy Leigh is not only fit and well, but spectacular in every respect and we are now in the process of adopting a sister for her – I would appreciate you keeping that confidential....I shall get in touch again .....” And, of course, I do keep it quiet. When orphan baby Joanna Lynn, a tiny scrap of a baby, arrives from the holocaust of Vietnam, not long after, she is healthy and pretty, in spite of her tragic beginnings, and miraculously

survives in the wreckage of the Saigon plane crash that kills 150 children.

both their previous marriages as well as the two adopted girls, Amy and Joanna.

Joanna lands in Switzerland after lengthy administrative problems with the strict Communist regime, as the baby’s papers are lost in the plane crash. Both children are brought up speaking Swiss, German and English, as the Edwards’s have a house in Gstaad. Because of both Blake’s and Julie’s show business careers, family time is also spent in California.

Blackie explains how they manage the intricate balance between careers and family life.

Blake, once Mickey Rooney’s roommate, and best remembered for his iconic PINK PANTHER FILMS with Peter Sellers, directs many of Hollywood’s and the U.K.’s greatest stars including, Audrey Hepburn (BREAKAST AT TIFFANY’S), Lee Remick, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Bruce Willis, Tony Curtis, Cary Grant, and of course, his own Julie in 7 movies including THE TAMARIND SEED with Omar Sharif, DARLING LILY with Rock Hudson and VICTOR VICTORIA with James Garner, for which Julie Andrews will receive the 1982 Best Actress Oscar Nomination for her dual role. But her strength of character shines through in motherhood, with five children between them, including Emma, Jennifer and Geoffrey from

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“‘With all these kids around’, Julie says, ‘I can’t go on with my career. We cannot do that to the children.’” So for three years Julie stops work totally to raise the kids. And she doesn’t finally decide to go back to work till Blackie pushes her into it, says the talented husband, (who himself will end up with a 75-year-long career that started at age 3 and will still be going strong in 2007, as both a producer and writer, before succumbing to a pneumonia accelerated heart attack in 2010.) Blackie reiterates:

“She’s a lady who tries. Compared to her I’m a total delinquent. Julie is a woman in search of truth and that’s not easy to find. I thank God for her.” Julie is great with the children. She encourages them to be self-sufficient, as Blackie confirms, “Julie talks to them in a very clear-cut common sense way. When they have problems, she is always able to make them believe that they can handle their problems. And she has a fierce independence about her personal life.” The children have been brought up not to be afraid to show emotions. Earlier in the day I saw Geoff, their 14-year-old son, casually put his arm round his father and give him a brief kiss.

“Julie would come home and I’d say, ‘Don’t tell me about your goddam day, wait till I tell you what those bitchin’ kids have done.’ I became a real disciplinarian. All of a sudden I was ‘old toughy.’

“We enjoy it,” says Blake, “We are a kissing family. There aren’t many ways in which people show affection. I think touching and kissing is important. We don’t indulge unnecessarily, but when we feel like expressing our feelings towards one another, then we do. I think a lot has to do with how a child sees his parents react at a very early stage. If the father is not particularly demonstrative and does not show his affection to the mother by touching and kissing in front of the kids, then, of course, they grow up saying ‘don’t do that in front of other people. But in a family where affection is shown openly, there is no other way to react.”

“And I hadn’t realized how much male chauvinism I had to get rid of. It was really terrifying how completely we changed over. I even had ‘Dad’s sessions’ with Yul Brynner and Andre Previn, who were both going through the same emotions with their children.”

And talking about reactions, Blackie laughs out loud as he tells me how Julie always reacts to the unwelcome publicity she receives for her goody-goody image. “She says, ‘One day I’ll do the Centrefold in Playboy with my Mary Poppins umbrella.’”

Blake is very proud of Julie for her involvement with an organization she practically built herself in the States, ‘Hathaway Home’, when he says,

But , of course, she never does. And when, 42 years later, the one and only Julie Andrews comes to Brisbane to direct the musical My Fair Lady in 2017, she is still dealing emotionally with the loss of the love of her life seven years ago - the husband to whom she was so happily married for 41 years.

“She kept saying it was impossible, but I insisted and made a deal with her. ‘We’ll reverse our roles,’ I suggested, and we did. “I’d advise any man to do it for a year. You either survive or you don’t. It was great for us and we now interchange constantly. But at first it was quite funny.

“What a Lady! She really is! Quite a human being, let’s put it that way. People don’t seem to like the fact that she is that kind of good person,

(P.S. If any Bribie Islanders wish to INSPECT OUR ROBOTIC MASSAGE SYSTEM, they are most welcome to pop down to Melia Street and take a peek.) This feature is supplied to the Bribie Islander for Australian Serial Rights for one publication only for the December 2017 issue.

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FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY 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 TO FRIDAY- 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 EVERY MONDAY DECEMBER. BEACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4 includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. Ph 0414088358 MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY - 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 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY - Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Robert on 0407 258 569. EVERY MONDAY - Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440 EVERY MONDAY - 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’ EVERY FOURTH MONDAY - Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start fourth Monday of each month excluding December and January Phone Coral 34086152 EVERY FOURTH MONDAY - 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. EVERY TUESDAY - Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. Contact Teresa: 0408 208 868 EVERY 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY - Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month. EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY - Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10am 4th Wed of the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. Call John 34086365. EVERY WEDNESDAY - Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10am @ Bribie Library. EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month. (14th & 28th DECEMBER) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY - Market Stall.: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th Friday. EVERYSECOND SUNDAY - Country Links hold their monthly concert on the second Sunday of each month commencing 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. For further information contact Janice 0403-481-943. EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree.

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‘We have called it “Passage Fire” and it should be an incredible sight for those who are watching,’ said organiser Sharon Parsons. ‘The fireworks will commence at 8.30 in the evening so it is early enough for the children to enjoy. It will be all over by 9pm so that there is plenty of time left for people to go somewhere else to celebrate afterwards if they want to,’ she added.

n the towns and cities of countries throughout the world, on the last day of December, people gather to celebrate the coming of the new year and on Bribie Island, families will have the opportunity to do exactly that at the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Brennan Park in Bongaree from 12 noon until 9pm. This event which has been a popular

venue for the previous four years is the result of careful planning and a great deal of hard work by the members of the Bribie Island and District Community Appeal Inc. (BIDCA) who have built a strong reputation for providing help to the disadvantaged members of the community over the last five years. Their motto is “Working for the Community” and they are the organisers of one of the Sunday markets that are held

at Brennan Park each month. The Moreton Bay Regional Council is the major sponsor for this greatly anticipated community celebration. As a major attraction of the December 31st event, there will be a fireworks display that will incorporate synchronised releases of colour from both the Bribie Island jetty and also the one at the Sandstone Point Hotel.

The event will offer a variety of market stalls as well as entertainment and attractions such as jumping castles for the kids. It will be completely family orientated with a strict ‘No Alcohol or glass” policy. Organisers advise pet owners near the event to secure their animals for the duration of the fireworks and that there will be road closures during the event. Welsby Parade and Toorbul Street between First and Second Avenues as well as First Avenue from Queen Street will be closed from 6pm until 10pm. At this stage, there is still opportunities for more stallholders to attend so if anyone would like further details about this or any other issues with regard to the BIDCA New Year’s Eve event, Sharon Parsons can be contacted on 0409 583928.

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the depth, current and the plastic size.High speed jigging is another great summertime option when the currents racing. The school Mackerel have been pretty thick in the bay, when you find where they are that is!Jigging slugs, trolling hard bodies and fl oat lining Pillies is a good way to get amongst them. Sight casting slugs into feeding schools is another successful way to catch them. The estuary C od have really been biting well in the bay, with big baits catching the trophy fish. The best size estuary Cod for the table is between 4-10 kg. If they are over the 15kg to 20kgm ark, then theyare best let go.

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t seems like every couple of months, new restrictions and regulations are introduced , to limit the areas recreational anglers and commercial fishermen can access. The bag limits and size limits are changed regularly, and, generally there is no scientific evidence or proof that any green zones, bag limits or recreational and commercial fishing activities damage or impact the environment to the degree that some authorities or departments believe. Councils/Government, development, the population explosion, mangrove destruction, mining, pollution, sewage treatment runoff, pesticides, dredging and other dangerous pollutants entering the oceans and creeks, is where the most

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damage and destruction is caused to our pristine coastlines, oceans, reefs and the hundreds of rivers and creeks that run into the sea. What really is getting done to protect and preserve this truly world heritage listed area. The preservation and protection of these natural habitats and the fragile ecologies they support, is truly what I believe should come first. It's absolutely absurd to think the proposed Adani coal mine is even being considered. The impact this will have on the already under threat Great Barrier Reef, will undoubtedly be catastrophic. What it will do is probably nothing but make an overseas company millions of dollars and destroy the underground water table and pollute the

reefs with toxic mining and shipping waste. This is just one of the environmental disasters taking place in this beautiful country we call home. And yes the government and its environmental friends will once again lie to cover up the real damage and loss to our pristine coastlines, estuary sand reefs that support a multi million dollar tourism and fishing industry. Yes cyclones do cause damage to our reef, but unfortunately, this is an act of Mother Nature. Cyclones have affected the Queensland coast for hundreds of years, but do not pose the same threat as the state government and local councils allowing major developments and mining practices in and around environmentally fragile areas. In 2017, the healthy land and waterways was established (HLW), which saw catchments and healthy waterways being merged together to form the HLW. Hopefully, with this new organisation, we see real scientific based proof and evidence to protect and preserve the waterways and to ensure the correct management of environmentally fragile areas is taking place. Well now, back to what's been biting and getting caught throughout the area during the last month. Wahoo, Dolphin fish, Tuna, and Marlin getting taken out around the reefs and shoals.Trolling skirts,swim baits and hard bodies are producing fish.Getting out there before dark and trolling deep diving h ard bodies a great and exciting way to target Wahoo, Spanish tuna and Dolphinfish. Skirts and skip baits are the best way to target Marlin. Working plastics around the reefs and shoals should see a variety of reefies and Pelagics come aboard. 3 to 7 inch plastics are the best size and jighead weight to suit

In the estuary things are really starting to fire up with the temperature increase in the water,making the fish a lot more active and bite better. Summer Whiting, Gr unter, C od, F lathead, Bream, Squire, Moses perch, Grass sweetlip are biting throughout the passage. Also some nice Cod and Jewies getting taken. The Jacks have been smashing Livies and lures throughout the passage creeks too. Great hauls of Sandcrabs coming in with pretty much any where throughout the passage is worth a look. The quality of the mud crabs, at present is great, unfortunately they haven't moved in any numbers as yet. The creeks are absolutely loaded with bay prawns at present, so hopefully we don't get to much rain, and they hang around in the creeks and get big. So why not grab the rods, pots and camping gear and get out for the weekend and enjoy this beautiful backyard. And don't destroy what you came to enjoy....Tight lines.

Ken Hall in his secret waterfront location. He's been catching flathead on a regular basis. Photo: Deb Neill Photography.

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We Push Ourselves to Strive for Better Things We push ourselves to strive for better things. We are all compensated and rewarded for what we as individuals achieve personally for our own efforts. From the dowry of our forefathers and ancestors with absolutely no preference to any individuals colour, race, background or religious preference. If in the sad instance that this has not always been the case in every instance in the past, I respectfully believe that in my opinion, leave it in the past. There is, in my opinion, no ‘more right’ or ‘more wrong’ in situations and circumstances between all people everywhere just ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. In my opinion, you never ever make things or situation ‘right’ by doing ‘wrong’ to ‘con’ or falsely justify to yourself or others that the final result is all that matters. It is acknowledged sadly that this has not always been the example in the past but, ‘we push ourselves to strive for better things’ in the future. If the attitude is taken to choose to forget, ignore and not acknowledge or consciously not to remember or refer back to, all the great and positive progress and achievements by great men and great women as well as not forgetting the sometimes equally great positive progress and achievements of the, what sometimes may be referred to as, the ordinary everyday talented Australian working and or caring individuals in the past, it may result in ignoring a wonderful source of past proven inspirational successful achievements and knowledge that could assist and benefit any and possibly many personal plans that may be considered to be undertaken in the future whether it be for a personal relationship or friendship or if it may be for many other contemplated endeavours which may include continuing with a career, a new career or envisaged pursuing a new business venture or opportunity. There is an old saying that goes something like, ‘everything old is made new again’. If it is decided to personally keep this old saying tucked away somewhere in the back of the mind when contemplating to tackle and pursue personal, some people may say dreams, ambitions or plans for the future for whatever it is that maybe contemplated and as well as if I may be allowed to respectfully

borrow the sentiment from the magical heartwarming story and greatly acclaimed successful movie of the past -‘Sound of Music’. The music and lyrics that were jointly written and composed by the extremely talented duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein 11 to, respectfully in my opinion to remind all to never forget the message and beautiful philosophy that may assist your every endeavour or endeavours what ever they may be to – ‘Climb every mountain, follow every rainbow, until you find your dreams’.

PS before I get the rants from the bleeding hearts, I did volunteer work for the NZ Refugee Service in NZ so know the differences in which are genuine refugees

I would also like to respectfully add and suggest to be always hold on to them, through, whether it may be sunshine or future rain, hail or storms, for the rest of your life.

We should be following America with “Three Strikes and Out”, we are getting reoffending on a grand scale as the sentences given out to not reflect

I would sincerely wish to contemplate that what I have written in my letter may be of some small assistance and of interest to anyone and I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely wish all, every success and best of luck with the many possible assisted choices, possibilities and under takings for the future. N E Street, Bribie Island Dear Editor, Asylum seekers rorting the system Well it has finally come out on the news that 10 million dollars that asylum seekers are rorting from Social Welfare and other Agencies. We are talking huge amounts much of what is sent back to the Country they came from. One person sent A$450,000. CLOSE MANUS now, stop the delay in returning these fake refugees who see Australia as “an easy touch”. Wake up those bleeding hearts that cannot see truth from fiction. Most of us know who are real refugees and those who simply want to sponge of our relaxed system. Mr Dutton see the truth and repatriating those who are not bone fide refugees, something bleeding hearts and those ethnic groups who keep pushing to get their countrymen into Australia. Stop making the mistakes that European countries made and are now regretting with bombings and other offences. Yes there are some who are genuine and will integrate, but for those who bring their issues with them, STAY AWAY! Farley.

Dear Editor, State Crime It is long overdue to action deterrent Sentencing. We seem to have the Judicial system giving out weak Sentences all to keep down the Prison Numbers.

deterrence and protection for the Public? It is long overdue for Judges and Magistrates to be more accountable for the weak sentences they give out. Also the fact that there is no show of supporting Victims with seeing those offend against them actually getting appropriate sentences. If Necessary build more jails, without all the perks that inmates get now, let them earn the perks –TVS, Radios etc.. Remove the silly notion that people go to jail as punishment, than got to jail FOR Punishment, otherwise where is the deterrent. The same has to be actioned against serious criminal driving with repeat, repeat offending, start removing their Licences and have them banned from Driving for a minimum of 5 years. Start protecting victims and Courts apply stronger sentencing. Make this the Crime free State! Farley Dear Editor, I often make comments about the need to spruce up our Island and for some reason some take that to mean a Gold Coast like development which is ridiculous as I have never even mentioned this tacky part of Queensland and although they respond with their very negative views none of these critics have any suggestions for the creation of jobs. The Island is changing with more young families coming here with children who in the not too distant future will want a job but there are older residents who selfishly want no change, Bribie has been changing ever since the bridge was built and will continue to do so. There are parts of the Island that could

do with a facelift especially the strip from The Caravan Park to the Post Office at Bongaree. I have no problem with Bongaree having a caravan park but I do have a problem with its location and its presentation, it is a prime piece of earth that could employ dozens of Bribie residents, especially young people, which is why I suggested an upper market hotel and no I am not a developer but every business here on the Island would benefit from a 5 star hotel and new businesses would spring up, hospitality and tourism is the biggest employer in Queensland. At the moment as I drive past the caravan park for our regular coffee break at Bongaree all I see is a motley assortment of caravans often with maidens full of washing near the fence and this is the first impression visitors get of Bribie. The shops opposite the library need some attention and probably need rebuilding facing the other way to take advantage of the views and although the new people at

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Blue Anchorage have tidied up the front a little the for-court is dingy and the sails should have been replaced years ago, again it’s a poor presentation for what should be the Islands for-most restaurant spot. In the shops opposite the park a shop has been boarded up for over five years now looking more like something from a third world country and if any resident on this Island thinks that is a good look for what should be the best looking strip on the Island I suggest they should visit an optometrist. Better still go to Scarborough and see what they have done to a similar strip, and how much our council has spent on the sea front with our rates money. Brennan Park could be turned into flower gardens with walk ways where people could sit and enjoy the views, again a very unattractive piece of land, the market could then go along the water front, maybe even move it to Saturday and try to turn it into a craft/ farmers market so there wouldn’t be any competition from Caboolture, once again Redcliffe have certainly scored a perfect goal with theirs. We seem to have a group of residents who insist on leaving their shopping trollies lying around in the streets and yet none belong to Aldi, perhaps Woolworths need to introduce a charge on theirs then the problem would be solved. Philip Arlidge, Banksia Beach

If this is the standard of what our children are learning nowadays, please bring back the rigor of learning that we were taught back in the 1950's. And Editor I suggest that you get your staff to proof read any and all the articles you publish as it reflects badly on your paper.

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Dear Editor, Thank You so much for all the support you have given Busy Fingers and the Island community throughout the year. I wish you and your family and the Bribie Islander family a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

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BUY NOW PAY LATER! 6 MONTHS INTEREST FREE Ask about our interest free for 6 months offer. We’re Santa’s helpers here at Crazy Dogs, so we can store your bikes here, until 1pm Christmas Eve if required. Please refer to the terms and conditions below.

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