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By David Sweedman, Editor/General Manager

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brand new year. One that is shiny and new - one that has never been used.

For many of you, 2019 will be a year full of opportunity and promise. We wish you good health and positive outcomes for all that you attempt.

For others, it may be a challenging year and we trust that you can draw upon your inner strength, faith and support from family and friends to help you through any tough periods you may experience.

Change is a constant in life and it is no different for publishers.

This issue #78 of The Bribie Islander represents another change in the publication’s progress. After months of field research conducted with our readers, the overwhelming printing preference is for the gloss magazine style of the publication.

So here it is. A brand new redesigned Bribie Islander magazine that you can look forward to every two weeks in 2019.

It is packed with community information that we trust you find useful along with our regular columnists and features that you have told us you enjoy.

Sadly for us, Neil Wilson who has written for the Bribie Islander over the past two-plus years has retired. To Neil, we say a heartfelt thank you for your sterling efforts and wish you well in your retirement.

Readers we trust you enjoy your new look Bribie Islander magazine and as always welcome your feedback and contributions. Happy 2019!

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The new year brings with it opportunity to do new things. Do you ever feel you have something to say but nobody is listening?

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REGULAR FEATURES Money Talk................ 14 Nikita Chee............... 16 Winelander............... 18 Locals Only . . .............. 26 Mental Health............ 32 Helly’s Celebrities....... 36 Photography Club....... 38 Long Way to Bribie..... 40 Busy Fingers.............. 43 Clubs........................ 48 Calendar................... 49 Trades. . ..................... 51 Crime....................... 55 Puzzles..................... 56 Zodiac...................... 58 Sport........................ 60 Rants & Raves............ 62

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OUT AND ABOUT

NEW YEAR’S ON BRIBIE

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he only thing that tops Bribie’s New Year’s Eve fireworks party is a relaxing New Year’s day on the Bribie foreshore. The Bribie

Islander magazine was out and about catching up with those who were enjoying the island’s natural advantages.

Sandy Creek residents Bruce and Maxine Jones with their beautiful dog Dolly enjoying the Bongaree foreshore for New Year’s Day. They think Bribie Island is a little piece of paradise. We agree!

Lachlan, Connor, Eva and Bianca bringing in the New Year with Glow Fun and Fireworks!

Bogaree Caravan Park holidaymakers enjoying Bribie Island’s laidback feel on New Year’s Day. These neighbours from Taigum said that they have already booked their accommodation for next year’s festivities such is their love of Bribie. Pictured (LtoR) Joanne Ball, Gale Pitcher, Ernie Pitcher, and Geoff Ball.

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PROMOTION for a barbeque, or take the grandchildren to the playground, you choose how you want to spend your days.

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what you would like to do - and when. The Moreton Bay region offers the perfect lifestyle for active retirees who can enjoy what the local community has to offer with golf, tennis, beaches, bike rides and much more. Invite friends and family around

Bribie Cove Retirement is located on beautiful Bribie Island (Bongaree) and is just over an hour from central Brisbane.

The Island is home to the Pumicestone Passage, a protected marine park and haven for wildlife.

Dugongs, turtles, dolphins, and a diverse range of birdlife call the area home. The island has many national parks surf beaches and calmer, protected beaches, and some brilliant fishing spots to explore.

If you would like to become a part of our wonderful retiree community and make the most of your retirement, visit www.mckenzieacg. com or contact our village manager on (07) 3400 1010 today.

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ccording to Stephen Khu The Bribie Island Baptist Church is running a free program of fun activities for children and youth at Brennan Park.

“In 2019, our program will run from Monday, 7th January until Friday, 11th January, and we’ll be doing something a little different.

Rather than just running a program for primary-aged children in the morning and afternoon, we have condensed that program to fit into the morning session, and then we will be adding a high-school/ youth program in the afternoon/ evening,” Stephen said. “There will

be free dinner on offer to the youth Monday through to Thursday. Both programs will then come to a grand conclusion on the Friday evening with the band, the Smashing Bumpkins, joining us for

a bush dance, and there’ll be food for sale, a jumping castle, and other fun to be had. The whole community is invited to come and join us,” he said.

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Coach Ryan Dryden commented that the standard this term was very high. The trophies were presented

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They even offer a free local pick up of your vehicle from work or home to enable your servicing experience to be ‘too easy’.

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credit cards. Coupled with an aging workforce and a shrinking number of taxpayers it is inevitable that pensions will be squeezed and the pension age will continue to be pushed up. Your super may be your financial salvation so take every opportunity to top it up. Also super is a tax effective way to save as investment earnings are taxed at 15% instead of at your marginal tax rate.

TOP UP YOUR SUPER with Peter Dallimore Peter Dallimore is a volunteer Financial Counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre

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he New Year is a good time to think about building up your retirement nest egg using

your super. In the future, Government pensions may barely cover basic living costs and leave

nothing for a few of life’s simple pleasures. All levels of Government are maxing out their (our)

Firstly a Government co-contribution is worth taking advantage of if you qualify. The maximum co-contribution is $500 if you earn less than $37697 and you contribute $1000 after tax to your super fund. The co-contribution reduces progressively and cuts out when you earn more than $52697. See the ATO co-contribution calculator for details.

There are two other basic types of contributions

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MONEY TALK Contributions limit is $100,000 or $300,000 over a three-year period. You can contribute $300,000 at the start of a threeyear period using what is known as the “bring forward” rule.

that you can make, concessional and non-concessional.

Concessional contributions are, as the name implies, pre-tax contributions usually made by your employer, you if you are selfemployed and/or through salary sacrifice. The “concession” you receive for such contributions is a 15% tax charge instead of your marginal tax rate that you would pay if you take the earnings in cash. The amount you can contribute pre-tax is currently capped at $25,000 per year and penalties apply if you exceed the cap.

Non-Concessional contributions can be made from after tax income or savings and have more generous contribution ceilings. If you are under age 65 and you have less than $1.6m in super, the annual Non Concessional

In July 2019 the Government provided another opportunity to top up your super if you are over 65 and decide to downsize to a smaller property. You can contribute up to $300,000 ($300,000 each for a couple) from the proceeds of selling your home.

To be eligible to make a downsizer contribution to super the amount you are contributing must be from the proceeds of selling your home where the contract of sale is exchanged on or after 1 July 2018. You or your spouse must have owned your home for 10 years or more prior to the sale. Your home

must be in Australia and not a caravan, houseboat or other mobile home. and you must not have previously made a downsizer contribution to your super from the sale of another home.

You must make your downsizer contribution within 90 days of receiving the proceeds of sale, which is usually at the date of settlement. The downsizer contribution does not count towards your contributions cap and you do not have to purchase another property to qualify.

If you are contemplating selling your home and making a contribution to your super from the sale proceeds it is important to consider the impact on any Centrelink benefits that you receive. Whereas the money tied up in your permanent place of living does not count towards the Centrelink assets

test, downsizer money transferred to super will be treated as an asset, which will reduce your benefits if the value of your assets exceeds the allowable maximum.

As always, inform yourself before making any financial decisions. Check out moneysmart.gov.au

Peter Dallimore is a volunteer Financial Counselor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre. He can be contacted through the Centre on 3408 8440 or

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REGULAR FEATURE from being in a busy place where every day you saw your friends and interacted with a variety of personalities to be a total homebody. It was good for many reasons: learnt more about myself, spent time with Mum, developed life skills. But eventually my mood began to change and I felt

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ello, my Bribie babies.

Happy holiday season to you all! As we spend time with each other sharing and making memories, reflect on how beautiful life is when there are friends walking alongside you. I have been doing a lot of this lately and the more I think of it the more grateful I am!

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Everyone’s social capacity is different. Some people like to spend a lot of time by themselves, focusing on a hobby or working.

Others like to socialize every day in a variety of ways. And some like a nice balance in between.

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lonely for more colour in life. It’s like I had a canvas with only but a sketch of life on it and now it was time to add all the beauty and flamboyance.

This last year has been the beginning of the painting.

Working in the hospitality field has seen me meet people from all over the world and it makes me so happy! I get to hear about where they come from and their cultures and why they come to this part of the world. They add colour to my life. But it’s not just the patrons, it’s the staff too! I work for a big company which has many employees and we’re all family really. I have made many friends whom I love and I’m excited to walk life day-by-day with them. It

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makes me sad to think one day I might not see these people on a daily basis. But changing paths is part of what makes life so diverse and interesting. And sometimes paths change temporarily only to cross once again further down the track in a new way!

How exciting!

But the thing is, I think I’m becoming addicted. Once upon a time, I was the ‘balanced’, socialite who loved her friend time but then thoroughly enjoyed retreating to my space at home to recollect and reflect and reorganize.

Now, it’s like, “What’s happening next?” “Whom am I meeting next?” “What adventure next!” I used to enjoy cleaning, now I’m like, “stuff the dishes, where’s the fun at?” I don’t really feel bad, maybe like a tad guilty when things don’t get done, but I feel it’s an important stage in maturation. Or at least, I’ll use that excuse…

Overall what I’m discovering is that I honestly love people.

You’re all so colourful and beautiful and diverse. You make me a better person by knowing you. This new year, make it important that you expand your friendship circle to people unusual to your clique. It could be race, gender, age.

Especially I feel age. And watch your life bloom in unexpected ways.

Nikita.

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“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.”

John Keats probably reflecting on a summers day me thinks.

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Let’s make a New Year’s resolution and try some of the different white wine and red wine grape varieties out there and give Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz a rest for a while, you never know you could be pleasantly surprised and fall in love with something new.

I have listed some of these varieties that have appeared on our shelves and have given some ideas on what to drink them with. Due to climate change many of our traditional varieties are being put under pressure so the winemakers are looking for more resilient varieties and with the climate of Australia we can plant many of these ‘old world’ grape varieties, the vines not only grow very well but the flavours can be so different to their European counterparts but in a nice way.

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This strictly isn’t a new variety, it has been out there for around twenty odd years but didn’t achieve the following it probably deserves, which could be because as the grape variety was being introduced so was Sauvignon Blanc and it can be confusing with its spelling and many consumers couldn’t pronounce the name, however now is the time to discover a wine with a wonderful sensory experience full of vast nuances of flavour.

Yalumba have persevered with the variety since it caught their eye in the early 1970’s when their chief viticulturist visited the Rhone Valley in France and was captivated by the elusive, luscious and complex characters of this grape variety.

Although many vineyards have Viognier planted a lot of it is actually blended with Shiraz and just 5% can soften out a full

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bodied red wine. However Yalumba produce six different wines with the Viognier grape, The Eden Valley Viognier, an Organic Viognier, The ‘Y’ series Viognier, The Virgilius Viognier, The FSW8B Botrytis Viognier (a dessert wine that also goes very well with blue cheese) and The Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier.

When we had The Yalumba winemaker visit our wine club in Perth and introduce one of these Viognier wines the response was fantastic and the orders plentiful, enjoy with seafood, shellfish, chicken, veal, pork or a lightly spicy Asian dish.

Fiano There are expectations this could be the next big thing in white wines but that remains to be seen, I have heard this many times before but this wine is a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. The grape variety hails from the warmer

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au Italian coastal regions including Campania and the island of Sicily where it was almost forgotten by local winegrowers due to its low yields. Here in Australia it has found a home all around the country but especially in McLaren Vale where the close proximity to the ocean suits the grape variety. Coriole who have a long history with Italian varieties planted the variety in 2005, also Angove, Geoff Hardy, Oliver’s Tarringa Vineyard, Serafino, Bremerton, Kangarilla Road and here in Queensland Ballandean Estate in The Granite Belt.

Because the wine is quite acidic enjoy the wine with frito miso, fried or baked seafood, vegetables, or pasta with a creamy sauce.

Gruner Vetliner.

An Austrian grape variety which is now finding favour in Australia especially wine from the

WINELANDER Adelaide Hills in South Australia where the wine combines freshness, minerality and good length of fruit character.

Wineries that produce the wine include Nepenthe, Hahndorf, Tomich, O’Leary Walker and Longview.

Enjoy this wine with all manner of Asian dishes from Chinese sweet and sour pork to Vietnamese spring rolls and Japanese tempura. Other dishes include salads with asparagus and artichokes, salty charcuterie, Bratwurst and other smoked or cured meats.

Let’s not forget a few new red varieties that have suddenly emerged especially from grape varieties that make some of the finest wines from around the world.

Tempranillo Spain’s finest grape variety has a love of heat

and can partner other Australian grape varieties such as Grenache and there are now over 200 winegrowers producing Temranillo in all wine producing regions.

Australian Tempranillo tends to make powerful wines with blackberry and spice overtones which despite being a big wine, retains a balanced acidity. A good alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz try one from Nepenthe, Tim Adams, Brown Brothers, All Saints, Amadio, Barossa Valley Estates (BVE), Chapel Hill, Mr Riggs, Yalumba or from Golden Grove from the the Granite Belt Queensland.

As with Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz this variety can handle any red meat or mature cheese and could be a talking point around the BBQ this summer.

Nebbiolo Why this breath taking grape variety has taken so long to arrive on our shores is any bodies business and it was only a matter of time before this was rectified. Success has already come from The Mornington peninsular, The Yarra Valley, The Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and The Clare Valley.

Look for Blue Pyrenees, Pizzini (King Valley winery that has pioneered Italian varieties for years), Coriole and S.C. Pannel. (An Australian winemaker of the year) Another wine to try instead of a Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz, Nebbiolo is usually dark ruby red with cherry like characters and will accompany any red meat course.

that some of these are worth investigating over the next few months and don’t forget if you need any advice or help drop me a line.

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As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold wine washed away leaving only the sea taste and succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with a crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”

Ernest Hemmingway My thoughts exactly!

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COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

Craig takes Deb Wheeler’s photo

A WEEK OF CELEBRATING AWESOME

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eaders may recall the November Mini Bribie Islander featured the upcoming Thirtieth Birthday week of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Sunday 9 December saw the launch of this Anniversary Week, filled with free workshops in The Arts Centre studios.

Deb Mieth and steam punk cathedral sculpture

One such freebee was local artist Geoff Ginn’s Recycled Art class. Attendees, including myself, learnt how to put together works of art using Geoff’s boxes of scraps and junk most of us would lose no time sending to the tip or putting in the firewood pile. The wood from one of his boxes, Geoff told us, was washed up on the beach.

The six hours on Monday and Thursday afternoons found us screwing, gluing, spraying, painting, matching, mismatching, and doing an awful lot of thinking our masterpieces through with Geoff’s skilled assistance and sage advice.

Geoff Ginn was creating from rubbish steampunk guitars, towers, planes, cranes and automobiles before he even knew what steampunking was.

In addition to the Recycled Art workshop, I enjoyed Craig Rohse’s Rembrandt Portrait Photography Workshop on Monday morning. You may know Craig as our 2018 Winner of the Matthew Flinders Art Prize. In the class, he taught us how to take a photo using special lighting, props, and positioning which

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Robotic telemarketer sculpture

will, with Craig’s remarkable Photoshopping, morph into a dark, moody Rembrandt-like portrait.

Be sure to catch Craig in 2019 when he will be The Arts Centre’s August Artist of the Month.

Meanwhile, he can be found at his recently launched ‘Little Gallery Photography’ Studio in Deception Bay. Although BICAS anniversary week is now over, the regular weekly and new workshops and Working Together Groups will resume being held in the studios at BICAC at 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

Collect a list or information from the Gift Shop Reception Desk, website: www.bribieartscentre. com.au, or phone (07)34089288, and help us have another 30 years of awesomeness!

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An excellent opportunity to ‘Meet the Winemaker’ the talented Martin Moran and enjoy a delicious journey through the amazing wines from the Mordrelle range matched with delightfully sumptuous offerings from our culinary team…

On Arrival — ‘Sea Song’ scallop tartar, rock oyster, apple granita, algae blend

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1st Course—Beetroot & goat’s cheese samosa, sweet basil curd, pickled beetroot

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2nd Course—Pan-fried duck breast, duck galette, accompanied by port glazed salsify

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OUR COMMUNITY Rotarians and EarlyActers at the planting day in August 2017

Council. CVA’s planting will be on the seaward side of the dunes, so the benefits will be two-fold, with the two organisations working closely together.

FABULOUS FUNDING BOOST FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND

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he Rotary Club of Bribie Island will receive a $5,000 boost after successfully securing community grant funding from Moreton Bay Regional Council. The money will be used to continue restoration and planting in the area around Rotary Park at Woorim. This project - “Make a Difference Plant a Tree” - commenced in August 2017. However the restoration work around Rotary Park has been ongoing for many years.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said a number of local organisations had been successful in the latest round of community grants funding. Mayor Sutherland said “Council’s community grants support local community, youth, senior citizen, sporting and cultural events and activities. Funding is available for initiatives that respond to community issues, enhance wellbeing and safety and encourage participation and partnerships. They’re a great way for council to support the community organisations, activities, events and initiatives that matter to our residents.”

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Bribie Rotary President John Oxenford thanked Moreton Bay Regional Council for their support. John said “the grant will be used for weed clearing and further planting in the area between Rotary Park and the sand dunes.

We will plant tube stock which will stabilise the dunes.” The need for more trees and vegetation on Bribie is clear, and all who live on the Island, and love it, will appreciate such projects.

We will be working in conjunction with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) who have also received a grant from Moreton Bay Regional

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Like the Friendship Benches, mentioned in previous articles, that Rotary supplied to Bribie schools, this is another truly local project which will benefit both the Island and the people who live and visit here. The plants will be supplied by Wallum Action Group, the community nursery on Bribie Island and CREEC, the community nursery in Caboolture. As well as working with CVA, the Bribie Island Protection Association (BIEPA) will also assist. In addition, the students from our EarlyAct program at Bribie Island State School will provide their valuable assistance with the planting.

We propose to undertake the planting at the end of March 2019. Anyone in the community that wants to help in the project can do so by contacting me on 0409 244 005.

Jeff Eustace, Laurie Leonard, Councillor Brooke Savige and Rae Guyder at the 2017 planting day

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LOCALS ONLY Edwards, although the newly formed Kevin Dutton Band stole the show.

Cool Coda finished off a great New Year weekend with a “Recovery Party” in the beer garden.

What an amazing band these guys have become.

COOL CODA PERFORMING AT BLUEYS A massive time over the festive season,in the form of Live Music at Blueys. New Friday night performers in the form of Ricky Taite and Mark Edwards graced the stage and rocked the beer garden. Both were a great

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The Locals Only Show attracted a huge and appreciative audience with one or two surprise acts. Performer of the Day awards went to Neal Downes and Mark

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SUBJECT Printmakers & Mixed Media

are seen by students as Masters of their Art. For many it is their first attempt at creative Art as an adult but are soon heard to say “Because I had not done Art before I didn’t think had any talent, but now I have the confidence to release my creative spirit”.

Master and Apprentices display their talent.

INSPIRING CREATIVE ARTISTS ON SHOW

By Barry Clark - U3A Public Relations

There are so many amazingly talented and artistic people on Bribie, and many of them have only recently discovered their hidden talent.

Everyone has to start somewhere and often

this is in the friendly and helpful environment of Bribie U3A. With more than 150 different classes each week, there are over 20 classes that encourage discovery of your creative Art in all sorts of media.

Every day of the week Men and Women come together to help each other explore their artistic

potential, and are amazed at what they can produce.

Tutors guide students at all levels of Acrylic Painting, Pencil Drawing, Folk Art and Watercolour, and explore new dimensions of Composition and creativity in Workshops having lots of fun.

Some of the Tutors are highly experienced and

The amazing diversity of works by these U3A Masters and Apprentices will be on display for Bribie residents and visitors from January 21 to February 10th at the Community Arts Centre.

The Printmakers and Mixed Media Group under the leadership of Cheryl Mortimer will display a range of their creative and experimental works .

Gail Greenings Watercolour group will showcase the unlimited potential of mixing water and colour in so many inspiring ways.

The Pen Plus group of Kaye Taaffe utilise the multiple techniques

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LEARNING of Pen, Pencil and Ink Wash to create a variety of imaginative and realistic images.

The Advanced Drawing group, under the direction of Ross Elliott, will display their collaborative work combining the free range talents of their many different techniques.

Ursula Maffey and Jenny Short lead a group of Silk Painters whose individual styles create absolutely unique items to wear and display.

Stephen Mills is the Tutor for a group of ladies who explore the potential and diversity of uses for a variety of Acrylic painting.

The output of the Artists Workshops led by Lorrie Bradford reveal just what can be achieved with inspiration and guidance by a group having fun.

When it comes to having fun the Slap & Giggle group have their creativity fuelled by Champagne under the direction of Diane Carter.

Such a diversity of Art on Display This is a very special exhibition and goes well beyond what many people

Watercolour Group

may regard as simply “Art”.

The variety of works and use of different media are inspiring.

Don’t miss it.

Where and when can you see the U3A Art. The Exhibition is on from January 21st to February 10th and is open each day between 10 am and 4pm, except Mondays when the Arts Centre is closed.

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family and appreciate the pleasure and fun that can be had when some new found creativity is unleashed.

You might even be inspired to join one of the many U3A Classes Bribie Island U3A is on holiday until Term 1 starts on January 29th.

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KINDNESS MATTERS

MENTAL HEALTH

By Veronica Mercer, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness…”

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s I’ve gotten older and gained a bit more life experience and wisdom, I’ve discovered that kindness comes in many forms and they don’t always look “kind.” I’ve also discovered what counts as “right” and “good” to one person does not always count to everyone.

Science has now shown that devoting resources to others, rather than having more and more for yourself, brings about a lasting sense of well-being.

Kindness has been found to be the most important predictor of satisfaction and stability a marriage.

Many Universities; including Harvard; are now emphasizing kindness on their applications for admission (Psychology Today).

Kindness is not new. It’s old. Aristotle said: “It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favour but to be ready to do kindness to others.”

Kindness is mankind’s “greatest delight,” said Roman philosopheremperor Marcus Aurelius.

Being “kind” is not the same as being “nice” 1. Being kind does not always look like being ‘nice.’

2. Having a ‘pleasant disposition’ does not mean always making other people happy.

3. Sometimes kindness means disappointing other people, even making them angry.

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The way I see the difference between being kind and being nice is this: • “Kindness” is based on your own ethics, your own values, and your own beliefs.

• “Niceness” is based on how other people see you.

Sometimes kindness means having to say: “No.” We see this in instances where there needs to be, a line between kindness and enabling.

An example: Someone keeps asking you for money and they then spend it on drugs, and alcohol or some other negative behaviour. In this instance saying “No” maybe safer as well as kinder, and you could look for better ways to support them.

It is important for us to remember that everyone gets to make their own choices; this is what being an adult is about and it is the skill we all need to learn in order to be able to function within the parameters of society.

Kindness starts with yourself Kindness starts at home, with you. Being kind is about living with integrity, knowing what your principles and important “ethical characteristics” are, and what right and wrong means in your life.

It is about treating yourself as you would anyone else you care about. We usually talk about and hear about kindness in relation other people, but kindness towards yourself is just as important.

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I believe that how you treat and talk to yourself becomes the foundation from which you approach your other relationships.

Therefore, kindness is not just about how you treat other people, it’s about extending the same intentions and behaviours to our yourself too.

Kindness is rooted in empathy and acceptance Definition: Empathy is the ability to understand someone else’s situation, experience, feelings, and behaviours.

Kindness is finding compassion and understanding for where the other person is in their life and their journey while maintaining your own boundaries and respecting your own needs.

There are different ways to practice kindness. One way to be kind is to open your eyes and be active when you see people in need. Do you notice when people could use a helping hand? A sense of community is created when people are kind to those who need help.

Kindness and Humans Kindness is fundamental to the human existence.

We are thrust into the world as newborns and enriched with the kindness of our parents’ nurturing for the ensuing years.

Therefore, kindness is sewn into the framework of our DNA. We are literally wired for kindness.

Kindness is not something that demands hard work.

It originates from the simple act of doing no harm to others. It involves; • Judging less, however compelled you might be to do so because the ego is quick to judge when it is victimised and hurt, so it retaliates in revenge.

• Kindness, however, bites its tongue. It does not seek to be right but to preserve peace of mind. You gain little by giving someone a piece of your mind, other than inciting conflict and separation (randomactsofkindness. org).

Kindness has many benefits including; • Increased happiness, • a healthy heart, • energy levels, • it slows down the aging process, • improves relationships and connections, which indirectly boosts your health, • kindness broadens your life’s frame of reference and is a symbol of respect to value the receiver, and • it influences the giver more than the receiver and has correlations with enhanced mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Kindness decreases; pain, stress, anxiety, depression and blood pressure.

People believe kindness is particular to those of religious faith because of their moral vows.

Kindness does not require you to be of religious faith or even spiritual.

Demonstrations of kindness are observed in man’s best friend, the dog.

Cats also show kindness and are treasured for their emotional connection.

Kindness is a wonderful, beautiful and complex quality, try some on today…

Wishing you all good mental well-being and kindness - Veronica.

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu

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Responsible handling and ownership can go a long way to prevent the small number of incidents between owned dogs and wildlife. For instance, if one person is walking many dogs at once, the dogs should be let off-lead in turns so that no more than two dogs are off-lead at any time, to prevent packing behaviour. Sadly, there have been spates of baitings in the past locally, affecting dogs and killing native birds.

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By Yvonne Bishop

There are things we can do to help our dogs live longer and healthier. First is keep up to date with vaccinations, worming, heartworm, tick and flea control.

As they age it may pay to visit the vet twice a year for a checkup so if any health issues appear you can nail it in the early days.

For instance, cancer is the most curable of all chronic conditions that affect our dogs. Fifty percent of dogs over 10 years old may develop some form of cancer. If your male or female dog is not desexed

now may be a good time to cut some of the risks of cancers.

Another common problem in senior dogs is blindness caused by cataracts or glaucoma.

We can help our four-legged friends by providing a good nutritional diet.

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NATURE

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very year around September and October there is a huge migration of waders from the northern hemisphere to Australian coastal areas. One such species that makes the 11 000 km journey from the tundra regions of Siberia to our shores is the critically endangered Great Knot. They fly in large flocks down the Asia-Australian Flyway stopping on the way to refuel and rest a while along the coasts of China, Korea and other East Asian countries.

This journey takes about two weeks and they lose about 70% of their body weight on the way. All is fine as long as there is adequate food and roosting spots for the exhausted birds to regain their strength but because of development along these shores their journey is becoming increasingly more difficult.

One such obstruction was a 33km seawall built in South Korea in 2006. This was the sight of one of the world’s most important feeding grounds but the wall caused the area to become an unproductive desert with no food for the birds. 90 000 Great Knots were lost in that year alone. That was about a quarter of the world population.

In 2017 – 2018 several environment organizations and volunteers banded together to make a food drop in an area where the tiny clams, one of their most important food sources, once in abundance are no longer to be found. 114 tonnes of commercially grown clams were purchased and Great Knot Resting with Bar-tailed Godwits.

By Marj Webber dropped at high tide over the area. When the tide went out the birds were able to feed on the clams and thus restore some of their strength needed to continue their journey.

When the 37 different migratory species visit Australia they spend several months resting and feeding and gaining weight for their long journey back to Siberia to breed. It is important that they are left to rest as if they are disturbed too often by passing boats, dogs or people they may not gain sufficient weight to finish their journey. Just think, this ordinary, medium-sized white, grey and black streaked bird flies 22 000 km every year.

The Moreton Bay and Pumicestone Passage area is one of the worlds most important feeding and resting places. Every year thousands of migratory birds converge on the area to spend the summer. On Bribie Island a good place to view these birds is at high tide at the Banksia Beach Hide and the beach at Buckley’s Hole. Toorbul also has a manmade roost where thousands of waders converge to rest. Great Knots are usually in the company of the vulnerable Bar-tailed Godwits and the critically endangered Eastern Curlews.

We are so lucky to still have such birds visiting our beaches and mud flats.

These wonderful birds have some dire threats to their existence such as development of our shorelines, climate change,

Above: Great Knot Resting at Toorbul Inset: Vulnerable Bar-tailed Godwits and Critically Endangered Eastern Curlew

severe weather and recreational activities such as boating and jet skis disturbing their rest. In 1999 the Great Knot’s conservation status was listed as “not threatened” and in 2018 their listing had changed to “critically endangered”.

A threat close to home is the Toondah Harbour development in Cleveland if it goes ahead. The proposed development takes up 67 ha much of which is part of the Ramsar proclaimed, internationally protected wetlands. These wetlands harbour protected species and Ramsar is designed to keep them safe. The Ramsar Convention was established in 1971 to protect important wetlands around the world. 268 countries signed the agreement including Australia. The Toondah area has been protected by this agreement since 1993 so I am wondering how part of this important sight can be caught up in a development plan. Two critically endangered and one vulnerable bird plus many other species use this area to feed and rest not to mention the turtles, dugong and fish which rely on the seagrass in the water for their livelihood.

It would be a catastrophic state of affairs for us and future generations if we do so much damage to our environment that the Great Knot and other migratory birds can no longer make it our shores.

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

SUSAN HAMPSHIRE CBE COURAGE, DEDICATION AND DETERMINATION OF AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN

teacher who runs her own school, Susan has more encouragement hink of the lines than most dyslexic children. But an actress must it is a very trying time for her, learn. Imagine the robbing her of self-confidence for impossibility of it all being different from other children. when she can’t read Dyslexia is not known correctly in properly. It’s a secret those years. Children are supposed struggle for 30 years till actress to be retarded or if someone is Susan Hampshire discovers at last kind they simply refer to them as that she is dyslexic. word blind. The children call her Born in London’s Kensington in Susan Hamster. And her dream 1937, the youngest of five children, of becoming a nurse is thwarted with her mother a most supportive when she fails her required O levels in Latin.

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LIVING FREE, FORSYTE SAGA, MONARCH OF THE GLEN, THE PALLISERS, RETURN OF THE SAINT, CASUALTY and MIDSOMER MURDERS, to name just a few. She is a roller coaster of success.

But this does not turn her head, nor does her recognition as an established author, or being Patron of several important organizations like the British Osteopathic Association, HIV charity Body Positive Dorset, The National Osteoporosis Society, Dignity in Dying and Population Matters. She is also patron of Mousetrap Theatre Projects in London which supports disadvantaged and disabled children to enjoy theatre. Susan holds the position of Vice President at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ltd, UK.

She so deserves the OBE awarded her in 1995 and finally the CBE IN 2018 – THE VERY HIGHEST HONOUR. After her unhappy first marriage ends in 1974 Susan finds happiness at last when in 1981 she marries her soul mate, impresario, philanthropist, and Greek shipping family member, Eddie Kulukundis, knighted in 1998, after supporting British Athletics and Theatre for 25 years and donating over 2 million pounds. But in 2009 Susan gives up most of her acting career to look after Sir Eddie in their English

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Bedford home, when he is afflicted with dementia.

But let’s go back some 50 years ago when I first meet the demure girl with the gorgeous brown eyes and high cheek bones. And as beautiful as Susan is, as charming and as funny, she exudes some aura of sadness, not visible to the general public. Maybe I can feel it straight off, as we seem to bond the first time we meet and become friends.

Susan is the kindest and sweetest person I have ever met. She phones me in a great hurry one

day, asking me to lend her little son, Christopher (knee high to a grass hopper), my son’s goggles and flippers, as they are rushing off to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, and she hasn’t got time to buy a set. The two boys are about the same age, so the gear fits perfectly.

And as we live not far from each other, I deliver the requested goods immediately.

Well, lo and behold! I can’t believe it! Just a few weeks later, a gigantic carton arrives with the postman.

Susan is not just returning the goggles and flippers, but the box is filled to the brim with new toys for my son.

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I have a bunch of Susan’s letters as thick as a sandwich, which I treasure. So I have decided not to give you a short celebrity interview today, but instead let you read some of them. They show you her pride in the development of her son, Chris, over the decades; her kindness; her appreciation; her caring; her sometimes dyslexic choice between hand writing and the printed word; and above all what a wonderful person and friend she is.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Left: Ron Le Huray, ‘Wedding’.

Above: Roger Bawden, ‘Stood the Test of Time’

“AGAINST THE LIGHT” O

n our last competition night for the year “Against the Light” was the theme for the month and Ron leHuray with his lovely wedding photo depicting a bride and groom standing in an archway with the light streaming in from behind was the winner.

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There were the usual two categories in the print section with Mono being won by Richard Speer with a compelling shot of an old school in Tasmania titled “School’s Out”. Open Colour Print “Stood the Test of Time”, a lovely image taken in Spain was a winner for Roger Bawden.

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In the Projected Images categories Mono was taken out by John Cupper with his magical shot “On Painted Pond” which was of a Maned Wood Duck swimming in the water at the Roma Street Parklands. Gabby Shaw won the Open Colour with a clever time exposure shot titled “Chapel Lane”. This great shot was also awarded “Photo of the Month” by our visiting judge.

Stan Bowles travelled from Redcliffe with an understudy judge, Darrel from Tin Can Bay who tried his hand at critiquing some of the images. Stan gave us lengthy and entertaining critiques on the rest.

Our competition for the year was completed and John Cupper was the

winner pipping Marj Webber by just two points.

Alain Chardon was third with Richard Speer in fourth place. Certificates were presented to each of the placegetters at our Xmas break-up lunch in the lovely home of Gordon and Val Bentzen.

It was a great get together with an abundance of food, beverages and good company.

Each year some of our members attend Camp Quality to photograph kids with cancer. These photographs are given to The Lions Club which distributes them to the children as mementos of their special day. Some really lovely shots were taken by John Cupper, Gordon Bentzen, Gabby Shaw and Alain Chardon.

Our first meeting for 2019 will be held on 28th January at the Arts Centre John Cupper, ‘On Painted Pond’.

Richard Speer, ‘Schools Out’.

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We do subsidised transport for physically active people over 18+ who have difficulty accessing other forms of transport. We aim to help you remain independent and socially active.

We offer OFF-ISLAND transport for:  Medical appointments  Visiting family or friends in a care facility or hospital.  Social outings, including Morayfield, Northlakes & Chermside Shopping Centres

We go to Caboolture, Redcliffe, Northlakes and Brisbane (along the Gympie Rd corridor). We do limited trips to South and West Brisbane medical facilities.

We operate Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays).

Eligibility criteria does apply.

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on Sunderland Drive at 7 pm. There will be no competitions on this night.

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THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE! Episode 22 - Leaving Darwin with Sabine Van Graz

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i there, my short stories are all about our family, Richard my hubby, Ginger our daughter and myself, going on a 15 month trip of misadventure in a “big rig” around Australia, on a mission to find the place to call home...

After five glorious and relaxing weeks in Darwin, we were sad to leave but excited to get back on the road again. Heading South, we returned for a pit stop at Mataranka, once again immersing ourselves in the warm Springs and the life from the ‘We of the Never Never’.

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total contrast to our next destination of Mount Isa, which as a huge mining town was lit up like a Christmas tree all year round.

By now our rig was at bursting point from storing all our rock and shell collections, however that did not stop us having a ‘day out on town,’ acquiring a set of colourful bookshelves for Ginger, with no plan of where to put them in the rig...

To be honest we could not wait to leave this part of civilization behind and return to our outback mode.

With a couple of

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options to get you out of town, we decided to take a more scenic route via Boulia to get to Winton.

Little did we know that this road was narrower than any drive-way, and at best could be called a single lane road! It also came with its own road rules, namely …that the road trains have right of way and do not need to slow down for anyone or anything. Wings would have been handy, but nothing was big enough to wizz us out of the way when the huge dust cloud

Climbing Cawnpore lookout

was approaching! Veering into the bushes with Dodge, caravan and all was our only option!

Not sure how we made it unscathed, however for the next 300 km we obeyed the rule of large comes first… and fogged in anything smaller than us. Now you are thinking, what mongrels! Honestly one could not help but bury any by passers with a dust cloud, because that was all there was… lots of dust.

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And the dusty Dodge was holding up through all those humps and bumps, however not without a couple of flashing warning lights going off!

One constantly urging us to stop immediately as we were meant to have a ‘flat tire’! We obediently stopped and investigated multiple times, but could not find the flat tire… Ginger realizing our serious situation of possibly being stranded once again in no-mans land, told us to think outside the square, and to consider that may be we left the flat one behind …

No wiser, we pushed on with our phantom flat tire and instead jumped on the brakes for a couple of wild camels and an emu crossing the road with its chicks.

With all that excitement we missed our powered caravan site at Boulia, and instead ended up

right next to the gents toilet door, mistaking those mosquito zappers for the infamous Ming Ming lights during the night.

Still on the way to the Queensland outback town of Winton, we came across a spectacular lookout called Cawnpore, reaching above the flat landscape like a red desert cupcake framed by the deep blue sky.

To top it off we found a pub in the middle of nowhere, called the Middleton Hotel, which made history in 1862 when the first white men, John McKinlay and his Burke and Wills search party entered the area. I couldn’t resist a Baileys on ice, while studying the old photos and admiring the historic remnants of the ‘town’, which by now had shrunk to a population of three.

Glassed out days and great fishing

In comparison, Winton was a thriving town with multiple historical pubs, one of them being

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performed in 1895. There was even a hairdressing salon called ‘Pinky’, made famous through the ABC show ‘Backroads’.

Needless to say my hair was pink and perfect after my visit!

But first we had to go on a search through the pubs to find the booking officer for the Tattersalls Hotel caravan park.

As usual we had to pace out our spot, when helping Bob appeared from the neighbouring motorhome.

He and his wife Noelene soon became our Winton

travelling buddies, and we decided to all go together in the Dodge to the dinosaur museum. This was especially exciting for Ginger as she could talk to her hearts content with our new friends about her favourite books.

Ginger announced that she loves all sort of books except Mummy books, because they are sooo boring and send her to sleep…. always talking about how to be happy…

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Baileys on ice at Middleton Hotel

museum. It was a great combination of in-house information with a bones workshop, where experts and volunteers alike made bones emerge from dirt and rocks. The outdoor activities were just as exiting with a short trip on the shuttle bus to a designated area of dinosaur canyons and board walks, which made me feel like I was walking next to those ancient polished giants!

By the end of our stay in Winton I was also in need of some polishing up, and was looking for a place to get my eyebrows waxed.

Ginger was surprised

and remarked that she thought I wanted to have more hair not less?

Leading to a deep and meaningful conversation of how one could implant their ‘plentiful eyebrow hair’ onto the top of ones head…

Before I leave you with that hairy thought… I have to tell you that we have some very exciting news! Can you guess it?

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Although this is the end of this episode, I hope you can join me in the next edition of ‘The Bribie Islander’, when we try to strike it rich fossicking for gem stones.

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he staff and volunteers of Busy Fingers sincerely hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As the New Year begins so does the shop, with us re-opening this Monday 7th January at 8.30, the staff have had a well earned two week break and hopefully are ready to start back at work.

Before we closed we had a raffle and as promised I have the numbers that won 1st Prize Lawn Mower and Shopping Gift Card

Black B92, Matt 2nd Prize Gifts/Hamper and Shopping Gift Card

Black F48, Vikki 3rd Prize Gifts/Hamper and Shopping Gift Card

Orange E01, Colin 4th Prize Gifts/Hamper and Shopping Gift Card

Black B80, Han We congratulate all the winners and thank all our supporters who participated.

The week before Christmas we had a few days of a shop wide sale of 50% off and we managed to please many shoppers who thought it was a great idea and found many bargains on the way. This will also allow us to fill the shelves with a lot of new stock that is currently sitting in the store room, making more room for any new donations.

Our manager Sonia has reorganised the shop once again, I think she is beginning to like making changes, but all in a good cause, she is hoping to keep the shop looking open and fresh. She has also ordered a few more shelves to accommodate more stocks for display.

There will be bargain days again this year and once we know what donations are arriving we will put the bargain items on the noticeboard as you come into the front door. Sonia has also advised me that she will be having $5 baskets of clothes during the last week of the month.

DONATIONS GIVEN IN DECEMBER During our final committee meeting of the year we were asked for several items and they included airconditioning in the male and female bunk houses of the Surf Lifesaving Club. Many use these bunk houses including visiting nippers on camps as well as the life guards, the design of the rooms include small windows that give little airflow and ventilation so air-conditioning will improve the situation greatly.

We were also able to supply the Bribie Island primary school with volunteer T-shirts and also some new ipads to be used to help students with disabilities and learning difficulties to access the curriculum. The old ipads they are using cannot access the current learning apps the school uses.

We continue to support the VMR with their monthly fuel needs and also the Bribie Hospice with the Palliative Care suite at the Bribie Island Retirement Village.

Busy Fingers would not be able to continue to support the island residents both young and mature without

our customers continually coming to shop and also the wonderful residents who donate their preloved treasures. We thank you all.

REQUEST FOR DONATIONS If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance please let us know. We try to assist all non for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice.

Our President Karen is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@bigpond.com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance.

When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote, tell us a bit about your association/ club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting. Please be aware we only deal with island associations and groups not individuals.

In closing we would like to thank Mavis Howard for her hard work in supplying so many lucky dip bags for the children during the year, these sell quickly and give so much enjoyment to the kids. Also we must thank Richard and the gang at The Bribie Islander for our advertising and also allowing us to put an article in each month.

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DECEMBER VESSEL ASSISTS:

MON 03/12 0836am – 4m Tinny non-member with motor problem required a tow from near Mosquito Island in Caboolture River to Beachmere.

TUE 04/12 0913am – 5.6m Quintrex non-member motor won’t start required a tow from South Point to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

THU 06/12 0553am – 9m ½ Cabin member vessel had dragged anchor, recover from Ningi Creek to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

FRI 07/12 1534pm – 12.5m Yacht non-member with engine problems and taking on water. Tasked

by Water Police to attend near East Bank, vessel OK water leak stopped, CG Mooloolaba also attending, CG towed vessel back to Mooloolaba FRI 07/12 1721pm – house Boat had broken its mooring at Toorbul, investigate.

SAT 08/12 1626pm – Report received from trawler of person slumped over in Yacht near entrance to Pumicestone Passage, B2 investigate, B1 transported Paramedics,

vessel towed to Bongaree and met ambulance at Bongaree Jetty.

SUN 09/12 0630am – 15m Cruiser Member at Turners Camp taking on water, appears to have been vandalism, pumped out VKR advised.

SUN 09/12 1103am – 4m Quintrex non-member with motor problems required a tow from Turners Camp to Bellara Ramp.

WED 12/12 0642am – 5m Cuddy Cabin nonmember with electrical problems, required a tow from Gilligan’s Red to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

MON 17/12 1425pm – SAR activated by Water Police to search for missing person along Woorim foreshore. 1751pm stood down man found.

SAT 22/12 1755pm – Investigate sailing vessel dragging anchor just south of bridge – all OK. SAT 22/12 1941pm – 15m Yacht non-member dismasted in storm no power, and a medical emergency, required tow from shipping channel to Mooloolaba, transferred to CG Mooloolaba. 3-4m seas and strong winds.

SAT 22/12 1947pm – 5.5m ½ Cabin non-member with engine failure required a tow from Tangalooma, VKR referred to C G Redcliffe.

SAT 22/12 1952pm – 8.5m Yacht non-member lost power, sails, anchor & drogue, required a tow from 3rd Lagoon to the Passage.

SAT 22/12 2153pm – 9.5m Cruiser member broke mooring off Banksia Beach, & tender sinking.

Secured tender & vessel to recover in the morning.

Friday 30th November 2018 Well over 100 members and guests attended our last Sunset Drinks for the year. The Social Committee served over 80 hamburger meals, and Trevor Botham, once again, provided music and vocals for the evening.

Santa made an appearance for the raffle and prizes.

Above with Commodore Liz Radajewski, Janine Jaavuo and winner Heather Pearson

plaque in appreciation for his dedicated effort and hard work in organising the Emergency Services Expo at such short notice, after the event was cancelled in October due to dangerous weather conditions. The day went ahead and was a resounding success with almost all original participants able to man displays and exhibitions.

COMMODORE’S BBQ 11:30am Saturday 1st December 2018 It was the Committee’s turn to cater for active members and partners!

The lunch was wellIngrid and Ray Fox.

Commodore Liz Radajewski presented Graham Gibb with a

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The bar for the evening was “manned” by Robyn Smith and Peta Schrodter.

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE - REGULAR FEATURE There was plenty of dancing in the limited space available, and hence the inevitable conga line.

TS KOOPA AWARDS Saturday 8th December 2018

Sheryl Traill receives her raffle prize from Commodore Liz Radajewski and Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe.

attended, everyone seemed to enjoy the lunch and their complimentary drink. Commodore Liz Radajewski invited the water police who working around the passage over the weekend.

VMRBI XMAS PARTY Saturday 8th December 2018 72 members and their partners attended the Xmas Party at the Base Function Room, beginning at 6pm. Unfortunately, it was a late start for those on crew as 2 late assists ran overtime and crews returned to base around 6.15pm. The music was a big hit with all, and was provided by “One Voice Kellsy”. Dinner was served a little late, which was great for bar takings, and “added to the ambiance” of the wonderful evening.

Graham and Leona Patrick.

TS Koopa, End of the Year Ceremonial Divisions and Awards presentation today. Commodore Liz Radajewski and Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe represented VMRBI and presented an award to the “Recruiter of the Year “

Santa with Busy Fingers staff.

SPINNAKER SOUND MARINA XMAS PARTY Sunday 9th December 2018: Spinnaker Sound Marina had their annual Christmas Party for all the boaties who moor their vessels at the Marina, the local residents, businesses and staff members.

SANTA VISITS BUSY FINGERS Monday 17th December 2018.

”I got it at Lowes” in front Ces Luscombe, at back: John Traill, Eric Holliday, John Burdinat, Graham Gibb and Graham Patrick.

Santa with his helpers visited Busy Fingers at Bongaree this morning with little gifts for their volunteers in appreciation for their generous support of VMRBI for the year.

Santa presented those workers on duty today with gifts and left others under the tree for other volunteers, children that were in Busy Fingers today were gifted lolly bags as well.

Andrew Hooper-Nguyen (Marina Owner) with Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe and Tana,13, (owner’s son) and the giant Teddy.

Bringing Spinnaker Sound Marina donation to VMR to over $1100.

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ouldn’t mind going back to the good old days when you could drive through most forestry, beaches or national parks around southeast Queensland without having to pay for permits or fees. Most camping or fishing spots were relatively quiet, and usually, you would be by yourself or have little to no traffic or people around. Camping at Fraser Island, Moreton Island, Double Island point or Bribie Island on the holidays was never

that busy. Camping was a great way to escape for a week or two and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors.

Unfortunately, nowadays with the number of people camping and fishing, the costs of permits and fees, the number of restrictions being introduced and numerous other factors it’s no wonder why the good old days were so bloody good. Finding those beautiful quiet camping and fishing spots nowadays are

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getting harder and harder to find.

FRI 4 Jan 1:48 am 0.39m 8:36 am 2.4m 2:54 pm 0.63m 8:36 pm 1.83m FRI 11 Jan 12:16 am 1.8m 5:53 am 0.59m 12:38 pm 2.24m 7:01 pm 0.67m

SAT 5 Jan 2:27 am 0.38m 9:15 am 2.44m 3:36 pm 0.6m 9:17 pm 1.83m SAT 12 Jan 12:59 am 1.77m 6:35 am 0.68m 1:15 pm 2.16m 7:41 pm 0.68m

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Usually, nowadays we try and get away midweek, off-peak or find some of those quiet hidden spots that haven’t been discovered yet. Having a boat is great, as it gets you away from the crowds and usually, you can find somewhere nice and quiet to set up camp.

So yet again another year has gone by and the holiday period is in full swing. The fishing in the passage at present has been great with a wide variety of species being taken. Over the Christmas break try to fish early afternoon through to early morning as the passage gets SUN 6 Jan 3:02 am 0.38m 9:52 am 2.45m 4:15 pm 0.6m 9:53 pm 1.83m

MON 7 Jan 3:35 am 0.39m 10:26 am 2.44m 4:49 pm 0.6m 10:28 pm 1.83m

SUN 13 Jan 1:48 am 1.76m 7:24 am 0.79m 1:57 pm 2.06m 8:28 pm 0.68m

TUE 8 Jan 4:07 am 0.41m 10:59 am 2.41m 5:21 pm 0.62m 11:02 pm 1.82m

MON 14 Jan 2:48 am 1.76m 8:24 am 0.88m 2:49 pm 1.97m 9:23 pm 0.67m

pretty hectic during the day with boats, jet skis, and traffic. The duskys have been widespread throughout with some great size fish getting caught and also good numbers around.

Plastics, hardbodys, and pillies the best bet. The summer whiting also has been around in good numbers and size. Live worms for the whiting.

The jacks and cod also have really started to fire up with the warmer weather. Plastics, hardbodys and live baits the go. Look for snaggy, rocky deep sections of the river with plenty of cover and shade. Some WED 9 Jan 4:41 am 0.45m 11:32 am 2.37m 5:52 pm 0.63m 11:38 pm 1.81m

TUE 15 Jan 3:59 am 1.83m 9:38 am 0.92m 3:52 pm 1.89m 10:24 pm 0.62m

THU 10 Jan 5:16 am 0.51m 12:04 pm 2.31m 6:25 pm 0.65m

WED 16 Jan 5:10 am 1.96m 10:58 am 0.89m 5:02 pm 1.86m 11:25 pm 0.54m

FRI 11 Jan 12:16 am 1.8m 5:53 am 0.59m 12:38 pm 2.24m 7:01 pm

THU 17 Jan 6:14 am 2.13m 12:14 pm 0.81m 6:07 pm 1.86m

REGULAR FEATURE Nice duskys and cod from the passage

nice sweetlip, moses perch, parrot and squire coming from the coffee rock patches and ledges throughout the passage.

It’s quite surprising how many patches of reefy rubbly patches are actually in the passage.

There have been some great mixed reefies getting caught on the shallows around Cape Moreton and the Caloundra 2 to 12-mile areas. Sweetlip, cod, moses, perch, Maori cod, squire, parrot, nanagui and the odd legal red emperor or coral trout being caught.

We generally floatline the shallows with 2030lb braid and 40-50lb

fluorocarbon leaders.610kg spin sticks and 5000 size reels. On the pelagic scene, there has been some nice wahoo, Spanish mackerel, dolphin fish and marlin being caught off the cape.

In the bay, there have been some nice spotty and school mackerel around. There’s also been some big longtail tuna and cobia working around the schools also.

Cod, snapper, sweetlip, jacks and big parrot getting caught in the bay.

So hope you guys had a great Christmas and new years break. Tight lines and remember “don’t destroy what you came to enjoy “

Glassed out days and great fishing

CASH FOR BOATS! LATE MODEL HULLS ONLY (YR 2000+)

BOAT VALUATIONS: CALL PETER 0466 214 804

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LCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Recovery I.D. meeting Monday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st, Bongaree.

Meeting room is behind church. Woorim Promises Meeting on the beach Sunday - 7.30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach.

Access Area no.3, North St, Woorim. No dogs permitted on beach, BYO chair. Book study meeting Thursday 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church.

FOR MORE INFO Contact Glenn 0410 435 867.

Open I.D. meeting (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday Night Meeting) Saturday - I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island Baptist Church. 7 to 9 Cotterill ave, Bongaree, cnr of Cotterill and Bestman FOR MORE INFO Contact Jaime 0438 622 545 EVERY MON, THU, FRI ABY RHYME TIME: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

EVERY WED ANKSIA GARDEN CLUB: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. Ph Desley 3408 8470.

1st WED of the Month AREFOOT BOWLS, BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult.

Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

3rd SUN of the Month EACHMERE CRAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. PH 0417 067 992 2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358.

Every MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: 9am, Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Contact: Judy 0401153633 Or Pat 0412398180. Or Find Us On Facebook.

Every FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00 – 11.00 am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Drive Bongaree.

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

1st WED of the Month RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm.

Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419.

MON TO FRI RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara.

Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen.

PH Cay 3408 3219.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

4th WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GEM & FOSSICKING CLUB: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach. Please wear closed in shoes. Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418 835 137 or Colin 0420 917 625.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft.

PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

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PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

EVERY TUE RIBIE ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY INTEREST GROUP: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). Feb - Dec. PH Bette 3408 3096.

1st TUE and 2nd THU RIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome.

PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: 7.00 pm.

Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details.

5497 5818.

Every SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY CULTURAL MEETING at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

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RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE TOASTMASTERS: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

1st & 3rd TUE of the Month OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim.

PH Janice 0403 481 943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation.

PH 0417 067 992.

EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAGONS ABREAST BRIBIE ISLAND: Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Room RSL Bribie.

1st WED of the Month UCHRE: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea.

Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659.

EVERY TUE LOBAL CARE FOOD ASSIST: provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients. Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out. BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree. PH Rebecca 0433 371 749.

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EVERY WED ION’S CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT CAR BOOT MARKET: Meet at 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall.

Bookings: 0435 017 752.

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Pumicestone Ukulele Group.

5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

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Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY TUE ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440 EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm.

PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171.

EVERY TUE AM’S FREE TAI CHI AND MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m.

Beginners Welcome.

EVERY TUE & SAT UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome.

For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there 2nd TUE of the Month UMICESTONE UKULELE: 4pm 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue.

2nd & 4th FRI of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.

Phone Mary 0421 529 824 Every THU HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

PH John Price 0439 287 747.

1st TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers

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No profile speaker has been scheduled for January and the club’s next outing is the Toc H BBQ on Tuesday 19 February.

Visitors welcome. Details Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).”

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

1st MON of the Month ENIORS SOCIAL COFFEE: Meet at 10am.

Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

2nd & 4th TUE of the Month RAIN RIDES: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree.

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

3rd SUN of the Month WELVE BY TWELVE, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867.

EVERY THU HE BRIBIE ISLAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280.

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WHEN: from 6pm. Bookings Ess. WHERE: Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club.

Enjoy a themed 3 course plus wine for $45 special for dinner.

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For Shore Festival WHEN: 1 pm - 10 pm

WHERE: Sandstone Point Hotel. the brand new festival will make your soul sing with an outdoor music experience that you’ve always unknowingly craved.

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

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WHERE: Abbey Museum. Stone

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BRIBIE MARKET DAYS Who doesn't love a bargain!

Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

QUEENSLAND CANCER COUNCIL MARKETS WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ROTARY MARKETS WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY APPEAL (BIDCA) MARKET WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm

WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach LIONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT CAR BOOT SALE WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY JANUARY WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@ bang.org.au EVERY SATURDAY JANUARY (excl 26 Jan) BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY MONDAY JANUARY MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY TUESDAY JANUARY BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am “the shed” Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue, FREE weekly

drop in! All Welcome: Contact Dave 0475 571 902 or email info@bang. org.au.

EVERY WEDNESDAY JANUARY CARDS 9am – noon, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Contact Gwen 0448 238 056 EVERY WEDNESDAY JANUARY SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY FRIDAY JANUARY (from 11 Jan) BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. For info contact Judy 0401 153 633.

WEDNESDAY, 9 JANUARY CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm,

Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month).

FRIDAY, 18 JANUARY U3A BEACHMERE SIGN ON DAY, Sign on for Term One Classes at the Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue from11am till 2pm.

Call 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang. org.au THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month)

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OUR COMMUNITY

A TALE OF TWO TRADIES and paid a deposit via EFT. On Wednesday 12 our “builder” rocked up around 11 am to start the job.

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Here’s John’s tale in his own words....

Recently we had to engage a tradesman to replace the dividing fence between the neighbour and us as it had past it used by date.

(Some could say a bit like me).

Taking responsibility to project manage I sought quotes through

a trades site on the Internet for fencers. Two trades persons made contact and times were set for a quotation. Neither turned up so I commented on Facebook of my disappointment.

As a result, there were three responses within a short time frame and times were set for quotations. The first guy was way over the mark as I had a fair idea of costs as I replaced fencing last year. The second person arrived with his wife and three kids sleeping in the car. Being parents of four and grandparents to seven were decided to go with the young guy as it was just before Christmas

By 4 pm I’d paid him the remainder of the bill in cash not taking too much notice workmanship (or lack of). After he left I discovered that not only was it not on the boundary line but was as crooked as a seaman’s leg, not bedded, palings at all angles and generally shoddy work. (There are other major issues that can’t be mentioned however they are under police investigation). He decamped in such a hurry he even left his wheelbarrow behind. After running the issue on Facebook showing the “mess” left behind my faith in mankind has been restored.

Jonathon Huston (QBCC License 15022051, ABN 20419979871) lobbed on our front door and informed that he would replace the fence the next day at cost. I don’t believe in “Fairy Godmothers” but my “Guardian Angel” is a bloody good bloke. If there were more people like Jonathan Huston in the world it would be a much better place.

To my unregistered builder, I look forward to our date at QCAT. My lesson from this is to ensure that any tradesperson you engage is registered with the appropriate authorities and has an ABN as a business.

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (9:00am - 3:00pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) 50

Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Bribie Island Christian Outreach Centre Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building), 7pm Every Saturday Night.

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

Youth Meeting: Every Friday 7pm.

Please phone for details of venue.

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

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

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

P: 3408 3772 Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am Praise singing leading into 8am Service. All welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”,

Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Friday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

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

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

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Email: goodkarmagraphicdesign@gmail.com

MEDICAL CENTRE

competency standards help ensure that every learner achieves the same level of assessment. darts rider training school, at all times has the safety of their learners as their number one priority. We also have a selection of accessories and safety gear with the best prices in town!

Woorim Medical Centre

PLASTERERS Travis Fitzgerald trading as

Trowel skilled

Ph. 3410 1155

PHONE: 0432 738 664

Brisbane Northside QRide Motorcycle Training & Licensing

exTeriors

• Increase market value and appeal • Most homes entire front aspect • Low set Under $1500 • Mesh render systems over nearly anything • Incidental brickwork • Render sealer any colour.

MOBILE HOSE FITTERS

Shop 4/8 North St, Woorim QLD 4507

HEALTH

ELECTRICIANS

PEST CONTROL

Email: admin@woorimmedical.com.au

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Bongaree Arcade Naturopath

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Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

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PRINTERS

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REMOVALS & STORAGE

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Always report suspicious behaviour to police as soon as possible.

Property Offences Enter Premises Between December 24 and December 26 a business on First Avenue, Bongaree was unlawfully entered and investigations are continuing.

Burglary Between December 24 and December 31 there have been several burglary offences reported in Bongaree.

Five homes in Oleander Drive, one home in Dolphin Drive, four units/ homes in Cotterill Avenue, three homes/units in McDonald Street and one home in Alstonia Court.

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Stealing On December 26, a 2000 model silver Holden Barina hatch back Qld Registration, 318FSW was stolen from the driveway of a house in Corrimal Place in Sandstone Point.

On December 28, a Purple ‘Fluid Momentum’ brand bicycle and a bike helmet was stolen from Banya Street Bongaree. Vehicle is described as having patchy paint work.

Lost Property On December 24, a green carry bag containing a pink ‘Guess’ purse and iPhone 8 was lost in the vicinity of Bribie Island Shopping Centre.

On December 26, a ladies ring was lost in Whitepatch.

On December 27, a Samsung mobile phone was lost in vicinity of Bongaree Jetty.

On December 27, a set of Camry Car keys was lost in the vicinity of either Banksia Beach boat ramp or Bellara boat ramp.

On December 27, two ladies rings and a watch was lost on Sylvan Beach Esp Bellara.

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He was found in possession of drug utensils and a knife and was issued a notice to appear for Possessing Drug Utensils, Possessing a Knife in a Public Place, and cyclist rider without helmet.

He will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 10.

On December 27, police intercepted a Holden Commodore sedan in the Bribie Island Shopping Centre Carpark.

A search located a quantity of cannabis and drug utensils. A 20-year-old man was issued a Notice to Appear for Possessing a Dangerous Drug and Utensils.

He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 17.

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A Mazda Utility was travelling east and crossed into oncoming traffic travelling west, colliding into a Hyundai hatchback.

The 44-year-old male driver of the Utility was not injured and the 45-year-old female driver of the hatchback was transported to hospital for treatment.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene and this incident cause some minor traffic delays. Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.

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A Toyota Rav4 driven by a 20-year-old man collided with a Holden Utility being driven by a 64-year-old male.

The 64-year-old sustained minor injuries and the 20-year-old was issued a Notice to Appear for unlicensed driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 17.

On December 29 at 8am there was a two vehicle incident on Bestmann Rd East Sandstone Point.

A Hyundai hatchback was being driven by a 43-year-old man when it collided into the rear of a Honda Van being driven by a 47-year-old woman whilst she was turning into a driveway of a home.

She sustained minor injuries and the male driver was issued an infringement notice for follow too closely.

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The 20-year-old male driver was issued an infringement for breaching late night driving restrictions.

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2019 arrives with spring in its step. On the heels of the partial Solar Eclipse, Uranus, the last planet still moving backwards, changes direction, and imbues the sky with real momentum. Several fascinating celestial dramas treat us to their opening act in January, including the first of Jupiter and Neptune’s dynamic squares, which stoke the fires of faith in the furnaces of our imagination.

Yet there’s no need to fear being lost in a fantasy world. Saturn’s grounding influence enables us to take advantage of the wealth of cosmic gifts.

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My young son was shocked when he found out my age.

‘So, next year you’ll be a million-thousand and you’ll explode!’ he gasped. As far as predictions go, it looks as if there’s work to do before he follows me into the family business! But with the arrival of a Supermoon Eclipse as we approach your birthday, things are primed and ready to go off! There’s no need to worry about spontaneous combustion, though. As Uranus begins to move in tandem with the rest of the cosmos, it launches progress that will set January alight.

PISCES (February 20 March 20) 2019 will be quite a year for Pisceans. Your twin rulers, Jupiter and Neptune (both in their celestial homes) create a dynamic relationship which really gets going just as this month’s Supermoon Eclipse arrives. So, if you were thinking that you could take your foot off the gas now that Mars is leaving your sign, you might well be disappointed! Yet, what January lacks in relaxation,

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) According to the textbooks, Capricorns are realists… not prone to flights of fantasy or to chasing mirages. But don’t let anyone suggest that you’re unimaginative.

You’re just as capable of being creative as impressionistic Pisces; and as empathetic as caring Cancerians. It’s just that you like your playfulness to have an end-product, and know that your investment will lead to an increase in good fortune. As January rolls by, you can afford to let your hair down. Your hard work begins to pay off, with surprisingly positive results. it will more than make up for in opportunity. Saturn’s presence assures that the effort you make now will create solid foundations for a successful year.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Are you feeling feisty?

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the promise of petrol in your tank and extra oomph in your batteries. With the road stretching so invitingly before you, you’ll need to slow down for corners and watch out for bumps. The coming eclipses bring you an invitation to excel. Every effort you expend should bring a noticeable gain.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Since Taurus is an earth sign, when the January Supermoon Eclipse arrives in the part of the sky that represents your roots and emotional foundations, it’s in comfortingly familiar territory. Your dilemma this month, stems from the creative link it forms to your ruler Venus, just as Venus converges with Jupiter and links with etherial Neptune.

As you focus on creating some stability in your life, you’ll find yourself being pulled to explore a fantasy.

Just bear in mind that the right opportunity asks only what you can afford to willingly give.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) Just because Mercury is leaving s opposite sign doesn’t mean that you should shift your focus away from key relationships. A sociable start to your new year bodes well for strengthening a rapport and sealing your reputation as someone who is both fun and reliable.

With so much generous goodwill on offer, just make sure that you don’t

get carried away with enthusiasm and overlook the efforts made by someone whose opinion you value. If you recognise the faith you’re being shown this month, you’ll be rewarded in kind.

CANCER (June 23 - July 23) Even though Cancerians are affected by lunar variations more than any other sign, it’s not quite as simple as ‘Super Moon: super you’.

There’s no need to rush out into the sales shopping for undergarments to wear over your clothes and a superhero mask! Yet, as the January Eclipses take shape, with a swoop of activity you’ll be able to turn parts of your life around and reconfigure an important relationship. If that sounds a little more like the I.T. department than The Avengers, as you’ll soon prove, heroes don’t always wear capes!

LEO (July 24 - August 23) With the Sun moving into your opposite sign, many of the celestial signposts indicate that this month is all about you. The Supermoon Eclipse takes place in Leo, and your ruler plays an important part in two major celestial events. So, although there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, there’s little doubt who’s the star of the show! Being in the limelight means having to justify being the centre of attention. Yet your

creativity and charm suggest that you’ll rise to the occasion. You’re a natural, so let that shine through!

VIRGO (August 24 September 23) The year starts as it means to go on, with the focus on creativity and friendship.

Mercury, your ruling planet, moves into your fifth solar house, which is traditionally associated with the Leo theme of generosity. With the Sun being the focus of so much celestial attention as it forms two Eclipses, it creates several lovely aspect patterns with your ruler, emphasising the cosmic gifts on offer. You can mix creativity with precision, and playfulness with productivity. Use these gifts well, and January will be a blessing that takes you very far indeed.

LIBRA (September 24 October 23) The Supermoon Eclipse isn’t the only star of the show in the celestial theatre this month. Venus and Jupiter are also staging a display.

Even though they don’t have quite the same star-power, as your ruler and the planet of adventure converge, they put you at centre stage.

Take any chance you can to share your feelings, and be generous with your trusting heart. As long as you act with consideration and generosity, you’ll find an appreciative audience, and reviews that will stand you

in good stead for the rest of the year.

SCORPIO (October 24 November 22) This month, your traditional ruler Mars moves into a sector of the zodiac where its power is unfettered. Add this to the impact made as the Sun converges with your modern ruler Pluto, and the signs are good for any Scorpios looking to make an impact at the start of the year. Yet, no one will make you come off the bench and take control of the game.

You can take your time, and watch a situation unfold.

But when the cosmos gifts you with power, it’s hard to justify sitting on the sidelines. And this month, there’s plenty worth playing for.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) As Sagittarius prepares to host the first exact Venus-Jupiter conjunction since 1995, it’s time to consider how you’d like this significant moment to affect your life. Now I know that asking a Sagittarian to plan ahead is a little like asking a cat to swim. You can do it, but you’d rather use your reflexes on the fly to avoid choppy waters. But as 2019’s important JupiterNeptune journey sets sail this month, you can dream big and be inspired. The Supermoon Eclipse brings an opportunity to change an attractive idea into an enviable outcome.

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MEDALS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN SENIORS TENPIN BOWLING TEAM

ivienne and Terry Bissell of Sandstone Lakes were both successful in making the Australian Seniors Tenpin Bowling Team of represent Australia at the 15th Asian Senior Bowling Championships, Japan that were held recently from 9th to 18th December 2018.

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Upwards of 300 bowlers were competing in the Championships. Australia was successful in 3 bronze medals.

Of which we are all very proud.

As a first international tournament for both Terry and Vivienne it was a very amazing experience. Nothing made me

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prouder than to be selected to carry the Australian Flag during the opening ceremony. One I will never forget.

We would both like to personally thank Bribie RSL, Caboolture Sports Club and Simone Wilson for their sponsorship towards our competition.--

SPORT RESULTS

NOV/DEC BOWLS Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results week ending 22.12.18 Wednesday Pairs First – K. Muller & D. Gibson Runner Up – C. Dean & T. Dean OOTH 1st – S. Cook & G. Ackroyd OOTH 2nd – M. Geddes & L. Wright Bunny – Wally O & K. Soens Friday Mens Pairs First – K. Fuller & D. Currie Runner Up – I. Bolger & G. Pitchford

OOTH 1st – A. Leichter & D. Gibson OOTH 2nd – G. Reilly & F. Crockett OOTH 3rd – S. Timming & G. Hazelwood Bunny – A. Pearce & R. Garfield Saturday Bowls First – R. Fowler, P. Andrews & S. Andrews First Round – T. Bennett, M. Mills & C. Monk Lucky Loosers – J. Noonan, M. Gittens & S. Cook

GOLF Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 27th November, 2018 to 20th December, 2018 Single Stroke 27/11/18. Sponsor Niagara Therapy Div 1: Winner C Watson 70, R/U K Wilson 73. Div 2: Winner R McKinnon 67, R/U S White 69. Div 3: Winner S Barry 72 C/B, R/U S Barnulf 72. NTP’s Hole 4 L Pinson, Hole 7 D Hayward, Hole 14 R Cantrill, Hole 16 R Cantrill, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot J Osborne.

THURSDAY, 29th November, 2018. 4 Person Choker Scramble Winners C Loimaranta, L

Gwyther, D Hayward & D Neilson 158.5, R/U L Urquhart, A Driver, N Aylott & M Thomsen 162.5.

NTP’s Hole 4 M Huxley, Hole 7 C Loimaranta, Hole 14 L Gwyther, Hole 16 K Tomalin.

Urquhart, Hole 16 L Gwyther, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot A Carmody.

THURSDAY, 6th December, 2018.

9 Holes 4 Person Team Aggregate Holes 1-9: Winners L McDonald, C Watson, S Smith & I Coburn 65, R/U M Huxley, J Wills, J Knight & C Price 64 . Holes 10-18: Winners J Jennings, B DeGraaf, J Barrett & G Burnham 68, R/U V Miller, J Graham, H Creedy & D Shearer 67.

Div 3: Winner , R/U . NTP’s Hole 4 R Harper, Hole 7 M Huxley, Hole 14 D Shearer, Hole 16 J Graham.

TUESDAY, 11th December, 2018.

Single Stableford Div 1: Winner D Croft 39, R/UR Cantrill 38 C/B. Div 2: Winner J Geale 39, R/U S Weeks 36. NTP’s Hole 4 D Hayward, Hole 7 W Robinson, Hole 14 L Pinson, Hole 16 S Power.

THURSDAY, 13th December, 2018.

Single Stableford

R/U D Neilson 38. Div 2: Winner P Hyde 36, R/U C McAlister 35 C/B. NTP Hole 4 M Bailey, Hole 7 R Gardiner, Hole 14 D Benghamy, Hole 16 L Pinson.

9 Hole Competition, Winner B Dunne 18.

TUESDAY, 18th December, 2018.

Single Stableford Div 1: Winner D Dunn 40, R/U L Urquhart 37. Div 2: Winner L Cockerell 37 C/B, R/U C McAlister 36. NTP Hole 4M Pearce, Hole 7 S Smith, Hole 14 B Vinson, Hole 16 L Urquhart.

THURSDAY, 20th December, 2018.

Single Stableford Div 1: Winner D Hayward 38, R/U M Bailey 36. NTP Hole 4 D Hayward, Hole 7 B Vinson, Hole 14 S Smith, Hole 16 D Hayward.

9 Hole Competition, Winner J Barrett 16, R/U H Tanner 15 C/B.

Div 1: Winner S Vallely 38 C/B,

TUESDAY, 4th December, 2018.

Single Stableford Div 1: Winner D Neilson 41, R/U R Cantrill 38, 2nd R/U S White 37.

Div 2: Winner R McKinnon 45, R/U R Harper 41, 2nd R/U M Huxley 40. Div 3: Winner C McAlister 34, R/U J Osborne 33 C/B, 2nd R/U S Ferrante 33. NTP’s Hole 4 S White, Hole 7 G Murrihy, Hole 14 L

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I cannot accept the need to send a weather presenter on a jolly to the Ski Fields in Canada when presenting Australian weather.

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Still, I’m sure it raised a few guffaws in your readership, so in the interests of balance, I thought I’d submit a few more jokes for you. I haven’t got them all written yet, just the endings,

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With possible showers, sunny with occasional rain, windy at times and hot.

I ask with the millions spent on weather that more accuracy is given than possible weather, and keep our presenters in Australia rather than junket’s overseas.

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