ISSUE 93 | 2 August 2019
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Going out on a high Bribie Transport 1950’s Next Generation Artists
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TECHNOLOGY
SEEING IS BELIEVING! HARVEY NORMAN ROTHWELL HAS THE AMAZING SAMSUNG 8K TV... AND YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT.
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ccording to John Manning, Electrical Proprietor of Harvey Norman Rothwell, Harvey Norman as a brand, is always the first choice retailer by all suppliers when releasing new technology products into the Australian market. “What this means for Bribie Islanders is that they get the opportunity to visit our Harvey Norman Rothwell store and experience something that may not be available anywhere else in the local market,” said John. And John Manning is very excited right now to tell the people of Bribie about the cutting edge in Television technology with the launch of the Samsung QLED 900 SERIES 8K TV.
John says even if you haven’t heard of 8K TV, seeing the Samsung QLED 900 SERIES 8K TV in real life will absolutely change the way you think about television. “I welcome the people of Bribie to pop on down to my store at Rothwell and check out this incredible television. We have it in-store now for your perusal. Most importantly we have our friendly team who are able to give you the knowledge you need to make an informed decision and of course at a reasonable price and with our exceptional service,” said John. He said that Samsung is “First to Market” in Australia with this new
Technology of 8K Television and are partnering with Harvey Norman to launch it onto the Australian market. “Because Harvey Norman is a tremendous business partner with Samsung they have chosen Harvey Norman to be a ‘Launch Partner’. With this in mind, I would like the opportunity to make readers aware of some of the features and benefits that this new product can bring to your viewing experience,” he said. “Firstly, the Samsung QLED 900 SERIES 8K TV is an LED TV with Quantum Dot Technology which will enhance the colour and contrast available. This, in turn, makes the TV great for any environment whether
it be a well-lit room or dark media room. It has a massive 33million pixels which are all but invisible to the naked eye.” He says Samsung claim 8K TVs can use advanced processing to upscale HD and 4K images to 8K, inventing detail and removing noise to make vision look clearer and sharper on the big screen. “For anyone that views a lot of free to air television, Netflix, Foxtel, Stan or any of the other streaming services, or spends any time gaming then this will be a real game-changer in your viewing experience. We would like to invite you to come and see this amazing technology instore,” he says.
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THE CHANGING FACE OF TELEVISION F
or many readers, we are the generation that grew up with television as the primary entertainment and social medium for the era. Mum, Dad and the kids gathering around a fuzzy black and white cathode ray tube TV set and watching first-run British or American TV shows along with a smattering of Australian homegrown content. While our southern cousins in Sydney and Melbourne enjoyed the launch of television in 1956 it wasn’t until August 1959 that Brisbane enjoyed this groundbreaking technology. Back then television, for those who could afford it, was truly a family entertainment medium. TV programming schedules meant that favourite programs needed to be watched when they were broadcast. No luxury of being able to record programs or take advantage of time-shifting technology. Those families that couldn’t afford this luxury consumer item quite often managed
to visit a friend or relative who owned this marvellous new medium at the most convenient time when their favourite program just happened to be being broadcast. Television literally brought families and friends together. Fast forward to 2019 and marvel at the technology that allows us to not only to watch what we want where and when we want to but also to create content that can be uploaded and shared on global video streaming platforms. While the change in broadcasting and how we consume that programming has radically changed the desire to see the absolute best picture and sound quality has not. This is why Harvey Norman Rothwell has sponsored the cover for this Issue #93 as part of their launch of the next generation SAMSUNG QLED 8 K television. If you enjoy your television viewing then do yourself a favour and check out this amazing technology for yourself.
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Welcome to your hyperlocal issue 93, we have the latest flat screen technology report from John Manning of Rothwell’s Harvey Norman, Barry Clark our local historian writes more on our history of this wonderful paradise we call home. Read about a Bribie star in the making according to
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Golf Club in Woorim on Saturday 20th July. The graduation event is held as a way of recognising the efforts of all who had lost weight and also for those who had reached their goal weight to graduate. The overall net weight loss within the club this year was a staggering 207.1kgs. The aim is not just to lose weight, but to achieve a goal weight which is set by the member’s doctor, not the club. Once the member’s goal weight has been reached there is ongoing commitment toward maintaining that goal by remaining within a range of 2kgs above and 4 kgs below.
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fter seven years of hosting the New Year’s Eve markets and fireworks in Brennan Park, the BIDCA (Bribie Island District Community Appeal) team are ready to hand over the event to any organisation that would like to take it on. BIDCA President Sharon Parsons has announced that she and husband Gary believe the event would benefit from a fresh approach. ‘Gary and I have been the main organisers of
Sharon remarked that anyone who would like to organise the event is welcome to contact her for information on what is required. ‘As an established event, it will be relatively easy for another organisation to step in and take over. We will offer them as much advice as we can,’ she said. As an organisation which is consistently active within the local community, BIDCA has been responsible for assisting many worthy causes with funding gained through the operation of a monthly market at Brennan Park on the third Sunday of each month. Anyone who would like to contact Sharon can call 0409 583 928.
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A READER’S STORY
BEAUTY VS BURGLARY
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amiliar old sayings such as “good as gold, cheaper than chips” have long been around in the Aussie vernacular but
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waterfront, has shown the writer both the beauty and the beast of burglary by uncaring individuals who often cause havoc in the lives of the innocents. Whether on water or not we all need to be watchful both day and night, but particularly in the dark hours when our homes are more vulnerable. The police have always done their best to round up these offenders, and having “Neighbourhood Watch” in our area is a bonus. It is up to the residents either singularly or in community groups to help us. Bribie and its nearby areas like Beachmere, Toorbul and Donnybrook and the homes in Ningi and beyond need to look seriously at their security making sure that their homes are securely locked is a good start. Lighting is the best security available. Almost all waterfront properties have lighting available on their pontoons or waterfront gardens but very few take advantage of the effects that lights have on would-be intruders and the beauty that the lights
create. Locals have told me that electricity is too expensive or lights are just not necessary until they suffer the trauma of a break-in or even an assault. Many have lost their cars and household valuables and some have been hospitalised. Many homes have auto day/night switches fitted on their pontoon lights and others have beautiful rock garden and wall lights. The present low voltage high output and cost-efficient globes have a long life. These globes help keep electricity prices down and security up. Solar security lights are also very affective. Irrespective of where we live thieves could be watching – double check your locks and turn on your lights. The writer has seen evidence of the trauma foisted on innocent residents by break-ins and everyone should be watchful. Many locals are retired and enjoying the quieter life whilst others have young families…. our area has a wonderful smorgasbord of newly arrived and longstanding residents who need protection. Pontoons and front gardens often hold a multitude of toys – tinnies, kayaks, canoes and jet skis, bikes and toys are left lying outside to be easily scooped up on the road front by quick-thinking opportunists. We are so fortunate to live in such beautiful areas so we need to do our best to be safe, happy and secure. Let us help ourselves and aid the police with their overstretched workload.
A good slogan could be, “lights on and lock up for security.”
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HEALTH TRENDS
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wner of Eye Envy Optometrist, Justin Gribbin says his Morayfield shopping centre store is one of the first optometrists to stock the latest range of ACUVUE Oasys with Transitions, the contact lens that seamlessly adapts to light. Justin says that anyone who is glare sensitive may benefit from the newly launched product and is welcome to make an appointment to discuss the benefits of this new contact lens product range.
Justin said that customers who have tried the ACUVUE Oasis with Transitions contact lenses have reported extremely positive results. “People are telling me that they are surprised at how seamlessly the lenses change when moving from outdoor daylight to an indoor artificial lit environment. They are also reporting that they have stopped
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ROTARY District Governor Darryl Iseppi and Laura want to be done because he wants to do it.’ Rotary’s District Governors epitomise both of these adages. On Thursday 18 July 2019, Darryl Iseppi, District Governor for District 9600 and his beautiful fiancée, Laura, visited Bribie and our Club. How lucky were we to have our DG visit in July which is Rotary Leadership month. Darryl is well known to our Club because he has worked closely with the two previous year’s District Governors during their term of service. Also, he has been a District Leader for several years.
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ike most efficient and professional organisations around the world, Rotary is made up of various levels. We have a three-level structure International, District and Club. There are 529 Rotary Districts around the world. As many might know, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island is part of District 9600 which has 66 individual Clubs, including 12 in Papua New Guinea, two in the Solomon Islands and one in Nauru. Each of the 529 Districts has a District Governor (DG) who, during their term of service, strengthens existing
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Rotary clubs, organises new clubs, and promotes membership growth. This position is vital to the success of Rotary and the people selected to fill the position of DG have proven decision making and strong leadership skills. According to (former US President) Dwight D. Eisenhower ‘The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.’ He also said, ‘Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you
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Before his visit, Darryl told me his goal is to ‘ensure that we promote the great work of Rotary to a wider audience. From this, we enhance our membership with a wider representation of our Communities in our Clubs and we establish more new Clubs with new ways of interaction. We need to enhance the opportunities for members of the public to be formal ‘Friends of Rotary’ if membership is not an option though we
need to look at change to ensure that these people become Rotarians of our future Rotary. Family, work and lifestyle balances with Rotary must be enhanced and we must change how we operate to bring Family back to Rotary. Projects on a local and International basis must be maintained and grow. An example of this is the doubling of our tree planting cooperation with our local councils this year. Finally, we need to celebrate our 75-year partnership with the United Nations (UN) and Our Internationality. To do this there will be a major celebration in Brisbane on 13-15 March 2020. Overall I want Rotarians and their families to have fun.’ Listening to Darryl talk reminded me of another Governor/President’s words - Ronald Reagan who said, ‘The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.’ During his talk, Darryl took the opportunity to present a special Paul Harris 5 Sapphire pin to Barry Clark for his ongoing commitment and service to Rotary.
Darryl presenting Barry Clark with a special Sapphire recognition for his commitment to Rotary.
In recognition of Darryl’s desire to celebrate the 75year partnership with the UN, we arranged to have local Bribie identity Dakoda Titmus to be our guest speaker. Dakoda is the President of United Nations (UN) Youth Queensland, a Not for Profit Organisation that engages with over 1,500 young Queenslanders every year and educates them on International Relations focused topics which are hidden from mainstream schooling. Dakoda, who was our Team Leader for Model United National Assembly (MUNA) in 2016 and 2017, gave an informative presentation about his volunteer work in UN Youth and the importance of MUNA. Readers will remember, Bribie Rotary has been sending young Briberians from Bribie High School to Canberra for several years
to attend the National MUNA competition. This not only furthers their education, but it also allows them to see their national capital and come home with knowledge to pass on to friends and fellow students. In his presentation, Dakoda talked about the debating competitions held by UN Youth, of his two trips to Europe and the USA, which examined democracy in several countries, and his two trips to Canberra where he visited the Egyptian and Jordanian Embassies. Two of our newer Rotarians commented to me on how wonderful the evening was, and how excellent both speakers were. I wish Darryl a very successful year as District Governor but know he will be successful due to
Lexie Waddell-Bajor and Dakoda Titmus at MUNA his strong belief in Rotary, and because of his desire to encourage his Club Presidents to be innovative, inclusive and give credit where credit is due.
To Darryl and all of my readers, I offer the Roman poet Horace’s homage, something we might all do - “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day).
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he merry go round of the judging of wines around Australia has begun with the Royal Queensland Wine Show and it was a $15 Shiraz from Deep Woods Estate near Yallingup in Western Australia that took out the trophy and gold medal for Best Shiraz/Cabernet blend with its 2017 ‘Ebony’ Cabernet Shiraz. The wine scored 95 points out of a possible 100 and also won a gold medal with The Deep Woods Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot which also scored 95 points which retails for around $35 per bottle. 20
Deep Woods Estate is a part of The Fogarty Wine Group, a Western Australian family-controlled wine group which also owns Evans and Tate in Margaret River and The Millbrook Winery in the Perth Hills, which if you are visiting Perth is well worth the 40 minute drive, it is a fabulous winery and restaurant overlooking a lake. Evans and Tate took out the gold medal for the Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay along with the Evans and Tate 2016 and 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Millbrook Wines won gold medals for the 2018 Single Vineyard Chardonnay which will be released in September. The show wasn’t without controversy this year
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though as no Queensland wine was awarded many gold medals with winemaker and show medal sponsor Angelo Puglisi blaming the prohibiting costs of entry fees for wines to the show being the major reason. The entry fees range from $110 to $130 for each wine entered plus 6 bottles of each wine as well which is ridiculous as with the advent of Stelvin caps having made most wines pretty well taint free there is no need for more than two bottles of each, which used to be the norm, obviously the extra bottles are going somewhere else! If you have for example 6 wines to submit the cost would be at least $660 plus three dozen samples
By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au which for a small producer will come at too high a cost, it is about time the RNA took a good look at themselves if they want the wine industry to develop in Queensland. Ironically the wine that was judged to be the grand champion trophy this year was the Giant Steps Nocton Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir from Victoria’s Yarra Valley from fruit sourced from Tasmania which was made by winemaker Steve Flamstead a Queenslander! Other trophy winners were Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Riesling, McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2013, Miles from Nowhere 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Capel Vale Black Label 2018 Chardonnay,
Jacobs Creek 2019 Classic Pinot Grigio, Nepenthe Winemakers Select 2018 Gewurztraminer, Brown Bros Patricia 2015 Noble Riesling. The Jacobs Creek Classic Reserve Classic Reserve Pinot Grigio currently sells at Dan Murphy’s for $8.50 a bottle in a six-pack. The Italians are once again trying to get the term ‘Prosecco’ off the labels of Australian wines comparing its use to that of Champagne. Prosecco is currently enjoying a massive boom probably at the expense of Champagne and other sparkling wine styles with the Australian grape crush surging 42% this year with the Prosecco grape crush volume increasing by an average of 50% each year since 2015. Producers predict a catastrophic effect on the industry if the name is removed and which may have contributed to the decline of Australian fortified wines when terms such as ‘Port’ and ‘Sherry’ were removed as we discussed in the last issue of ‘The Bribie Islander’. The Italian undersecretary of state for economic development Michele Geraci expects Australia to give up the name as part of the latest round of EU trade negotiations and expected he was prepared to look at a ‘sunset clause’ for anxious winemakers which would probably be for around 4 years to allow for Australian winemakers to adapt or adjust but this could jeopardise a market that could be worth $200 million within four years. The European Commission tried to register Prosecco as a geographic indicator or GI in Australia in 2013 meaning it was confined to a region in Italy in the same way as Champagne
and they changed the grape name from Prosecco to Glera in 2009 but the bid failed as Australia argued it was a generic variety like Chardonnay, however I don’t think we have heard the end of the argument and with the strength of the EU behind them I feel it is only a matter of time before the Italians get their way. As a matter of interest Feta cheese and several other food products are also being targeted in the same way. This week I opened a 2012 Wynn’s Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and as usual, the wine lived up to expectations. The wine which has aromas of blackcurrants was supported by a smooth full-bodied palate and was an absolute delight. Also, two wines from Angove, the first a Long Row 2018 Pinot Grigio which was a pleasant dry white with citrus aromas and flavours of apples and the other being a full-bodied red from McLaren Vale a 2018 Family Crest Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre which had aromas of spice and berries, two very good wines.
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A READER’S STORY mission brown paint, and the tabletop was ready. Some wooden trestles, on which to rest our masterpiece, completed the rustic look.
THE DUNNY DOOR By Elaine Lutton
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However, when I saw a whole timber door washed up on the beach in front of us, I knew that all those lifestyle programmes that I had watched over the years, were about to pay off.
Not so. I think he realised that this represented work for him. Still, he had to admit that I had supplied the inspiration and all that was required of him was a little perspiration.
With great excitement, and much huffing and puffing, I dragged my booty home, expecting the husband to be equally delighted.
The top and bottom of the door were sawn off, which removed most of the dry rot. A little sanding and some puttying were followed by a generous splash of
The table was set up at the bottom of the yard, overlooking the ocean. Our garden bench, also painted in fashionable mission brown, provided seating. It is to this little bit of Heaven that we would retreat in the late afternoon. A bottle of Merlot and two glasses, and all was right in our world. Here we could catch up on each other’s day and relax before dinner. From our vantage point over the Bay, we frequently saw dolphins chasing baitfish. It is hard to say which was the more beautiful, the graceful movements of the dolphins or the silver ripple of the baitfish in their anxiety
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to escape finishing up as someone else’s last supper. The birds too began thinking of retiring for the night, with just time for one last snack, before roosting. The lorikeets indulged in noisy squabbling for the best position to spend the night, whilst the pelicans and ducks flew in formation back to the nearby lagoon that was their resting place for the evening.
We have no idea as to where our door came from, whether it really did once have as prosaic a purpose as we imagined, but whatever its past, we trusted it appreciated its romantic present.
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LOCALS ONLY By Alby Lincoln
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t sometimes overwhelms me just how very involved and generous that the Locals music and music lovers community can be and it was no different last Locals Only Show. Project Pink was the designated charity this time and, with the help of Joanne and Tara, Blueys staff members,as well as a couple of volunteers,managed to raise a tidy sum for the breast cancer awareness charity. Well done, volunteers and audience alike. It was another beautiful day in the beer garden for the Show. Hosted by yours truly, featured some very amazing musicians and artists. It was very pleasing to see a long set from both Mark Edwards and Neal Downes,who normally only get to perform short sets due to time restrictions. Both artists are very good and very pleasurable to watch. Mark will be appearing at Blueys on Friday night 30th August. Neal Downes is a very versatile Kiwi singer and guitarist who has been a regular over the past year. His Elvis
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UPCOMING EVENTS Another month of excellent music in the beer garden. 2nd August.5-9pm. Dave Lynch jr. Everyone’s favourite artist returns to rock the beer garden. 9th August 5-9pm. Ricky Taite. Hard working singer/guitarist. 16th August 5-9pm Dave Lynch jr. To see is to believe. 23rd August 5-9pm. Matt the Sax Man. Multi talented musician from Cool Coda.
Gonzo Zonk in action at Locals Only I’d also like to give a massive shout out to the WhamBam Thankyou Band,who back our artists. Consisting of Peter Orr on lead guitar, Gentleman John Girgenti on drums and Lonesome Dave Moore on bass,they are the most versatile and talented musicians,who,apart from Locals, don’t play in a band together. Sometimes they’ve never heard the song that the performers know but you can’t tell,once they get going. Cheers to you guys, you’re the best. It’s been very cold on the Friday night gigs but it hasn’t stopped the Locals crowd from coming to see the fine music on offer but thankfully, the cold nights will soon end. As always, Thanks again for your loyalty, commitment and passion for live local entertainment. Next Locals Only Show is on August 25th from 1pm-5pm. 25th August.1pm-5pm The Locals Only Show. Featuring many special guest artists. All welcome. 30th August 5-9pm. Mark Edwards. Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist. Blueys humbly request that you bear in mind our neighbours when leaving the venue so we can keep presenting fine live entertainment in the beer garden. Thank you for your support and kind reviews.
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LOCAL TALENT Taylah and her mother, Bec, with guitar teacher Lydon Interviewer: What do you like about playing the guitar? Taylah: Everything! I like playing the chords and bending the notes. Interviewer: Who’s your favourite bands? Taylah: Amy Shark, Billy Eilish, …oh, and Nirvana (giggles).
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oung Bribie Islander, Taylah Thompson, may well be our next contribution to the long list of Australian rock and roll stars that have made
it big on the world stage like INXS, Kylie Minogue, Olivier Newton-John, John Butler, Amy Shark, and of course AC/DC.
Taylah is learning the guitar at Lydz Guitar Studios, and is really nailing it!
Interviewer: What do you like about guitar lessons? Taylah: Everything! (she thinks for a second and adds) Yep, pretty much everything. Interviewer: And my final question is: In the future when you are a famous Rock & Roll Star - will you and your band do a free concert back on Bribie Island for us? Taylah: (laughs) Yeah…for sure.
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Envirobank will operate at least 48 collection points under Containers for Change, where businesses, fundraising groups and members of the community can return their eligible bottles and cans for the 10cent refund. All containers collected at Envirobank’s automated depots, Drop’n’Go sites or pop-up collections are returned to the PRO, or Scheme Operator, for recycling. As a general rule, most drink containers between 150ml and 3L can be returned for a refund under
Taylah’s guitar teacher Lydon, who has 40 years’ experience and plays professionally in the Bribie area – says that Taylah “has the passion, feel and determination needed to make it big and her Mum, Bec, also has a love of music and the guitar. She is very much supportive of Taylah’s dreams - it’s really great to see.” So, for now, 9-year-old Taylah, the little girl with the great aspirations, is lucky to live on beautiful Bribie Island and work towards making her dreams into reality and we wish her all the best. Do you have a local story to tell? Send it into thebribieislander@gmail. com or thebribieislander. com.au or message us on facebook.com/ thebribieislander
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she is no longer involved with her ex-boyfriend, she found that she was still suffering from the trauma of that relationship. She is in her early 60s and had been married twice prior. The last marriage lasted 33 years until her husband passed. She seemed to have had a wonderful marriage. She was then in this recent relationship for three years which has just ended. She said he had brought so much grief into her life to the extent that she no longer wished to do anything, nor go anywhere. She even had a lifelong dream trip planned to go overseas, but the only thing she really wanted to do was, to curl up in her bed because she had lost all interest in life. He was very possessive, manipulative, controlling and emotionally abusive to her. He also was suffering from Bipolar and had tried to commit suicide three times and had one affair during their relationship. Unfortunately, we often repeat our past and continue to go around in a cycle. What I do as an EFT Therapist is to help clear up and expose people’s trauma by identifying “Trapped Emotions”. Often trapped Emotions are created by traumatic childhood experiences embedded in our subconscious mind and eventually manifest into many emotional and physical symptoms. Some common emotional symptoms can include fear, depression, anxiety,
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Her major trauma was that she was taken by a man who claimed to be her biological father. He took her from her lovely foster home at the age of 6 and raised her until she was 16. This man was using her as a pawn to get back with the girl’s mother. Strangely her fake father’s characteristics were very similar to her ex-boyfriend even the spelling of their names were similar. When traumas are so deep we tend to block them out or bury them within ourselves. The problem is these stay in our subconscious mind and cause many problems later in life. When she faced with her hatred, resentment, fear, hurt and
betrayal issues caused by her fake father and released the trapped emotions she finally had her smile back and she was able to move forward. She now was able to travel as she had planned. She was extremely happy with the results of therapy.
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BROTHER BEARS – SUPPORTING SIBLINGS AFTER LOSS
COMMUNITY the stillbirth of their son Shay in 2016, local couple Katie and Michael Dowling created the not for profit organisation Brother Bears after realising there were no support services for their older son. Brother Bears provides bereaved siblings with packages designed to help the child understand what has happened and provide parents and caregivers with resources to guide them. The packages contain specially written children’s books, a bear to cuddle and items such as handmade keepsake blankets, journals, photo frames & flower seeds. With the support of the community, Brother Bears has also donated Cuddle Cots and memory boxes to Beaudesert Hospital & Calvary Hospital in Canberra.
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osing a baby or young child is incredibly difficult for families, often leaving confused siblings with parents unsure about how to explain to them what has happened. After
Above: Example of our Sibling Sacks
To find out more information, request a package or make a donation then please email admin@brotherbears.net, visit www.brotherbears.net or their Facebook page. Right: My eldest with his “Brother Bear” sitting on a Cuddlecot we donated to Beaudesert Hospital Lloyd participated in fundraising events and activities raising millions of dollars for needy causes. The weekly drive has finally become too much of a challenge to maintain his outstanding membership of Nundah Rotary.
LLOYD MACKAY’S 57 YEARS OF SERVICE
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ribie resident Lloyd Mackay joined the Rotary Club of Nundah in 1962 and has given 57 years of dedicated “Service above Self”. He served in many positions in Nundah Club including Sergeant at Arms and Club
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Lloyd Mackay (L) transfers to Bribie Island Rotary.
Service Director for almost six decades.
continued to drive down to the weekly meetings at Nundah for the next 20 years.
He ran his business as Watchmaker and Jeweller in Brisbane before retiring to live on Bribie Island almost 20 years ago.
In 57 years of Service, apart from times when he has been away on holidays, he has never missed a weekly meeting in all that time.
However, his commitment to Rotary remained unchanged and he
An outstanding record of attendance and achievement, in which
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This week he contacted friend and long-term Bribie Rotarian Barry Clark and has decided to transfer membership to the Rotary Club of Bribie Island. His skills and experience will be welcomed into the activities and fundraising efforts of Bribie Rotary. Lloyd will continue his unbroken years of service, progressing towards the world record of Rotary service held by a 99-yearold in New Zealand who achieved 68 years of service. Interestingly that man’s name was Tom McKay.
LOSS AND GRIEF PEER SUPPORT GROUPS By Lorice Keith
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any who have attended a “Seasons” Loss and Grief Support Group have attested to this feeling …… of being angry, disheartened and discouraged by lack of understanding of the grief experience from those around them. “Seasons” Group participants have also discovered the truth in the following quote – “The healing power of even the most microscopic exchange with someone who knows in a flash precisely what you’re talking about because they’ve experienced that thing too cannot be overestimated.” (Cheryl Strayed) “Grief has to be worked through. It is like walking through water. Sometimes there are little waves lapping about my feet. Sometimes there is an enormous breaker that knocks me down. Sometimes there is a sudden and fierce squall. But I know that many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. We are not good
about admitting grief, it is embarrassing. We turn away, afraid that it might happen to us. But it is part of life, and it has to be gone through.” The “Seasons” Loss and Grief Peer Support Groups assist people in this process of coping with grief. They are sponsored by St Peter’s Anglican Church and have been conducted on Bribie Island for over 15 years. The Companions (those who conduct the group) have been trained in the program which was originally put together by Centacare. Although the program is sponsored by the Anglican Church, it is non-denominational and is open to all, and is not centred on religious faith. Three groups are usually conducted each year. Groups have been conducted this year in February/March and May/ June. The third group for 2019 is now open for registration. It will be conducted during August/September.
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A group is conducted over a six week period meeting every Monday afternoon from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, followed by a time of fellowship over a cup of tea/coffee. This third group for 2019 is due to start on Monday, 12th August and then continue every Monday until the 16th of September. Each group provides
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NATURE Little Bronze-Cuckoo PNG. In Australia they are found in east and southern parts and in the south of Western Australia. They are also found in NZ and some Pacific Islands. Insects and caterpillars are their main food which they take from leaves and from the ground. They sit on a perch waiting for their prey to appear. Hairy caterpillars are on the menu and the sharp spines are caught up in the soft lining of their stomachs. These eventually are spat out.
BRONZE CUCKOOS By Marj Webber
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ronze-Cuckoos are the smallest of the Cuckoo species in Australia. They have iridescent bronze green plumage and are barred on their underparts. Their calls are similar. All are parasitic and lay their eggs in other bird’s nests and expect the host birds to raise their chicks. There are four species of BronzeCuckoos in Australia. Shining, Little, and Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoos have all been recorded on Bribie Island with the Little and Horsfield’s being very rare visitors. Shining Bronze-Cuckoos (Chrysococcyx lucidus) are the species most likely to be seen on Bribie Island as they are fairly common in the woodlands and eucalyptus forests. 34
They are small birds, just 17-18 cm in length with iridescent green plumage on their backs and heads and with black almost complete bars across their throat, chest and tail. Their call from a perch is a high-pitched whistle which sounds a little like someone whistling a dog. Usually they are reasonably quiet birds but become quite vocal during the breeding season. They are not easy to spot as they are small and are mostly in the mid to upper branches of the trees in rainforests, eucalyptus forests and woodlands. Some are migratory while others prefer to stay in the same area. From our area some of the Shining Bronze-Cuckoos migrate to
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August to January is usually the breeding time in our area. Being parasitic the females usually select domed host nests belonging to Thornbills, Gerygones, Scrubwrens and some other small species. One egg is laid in each nest and up to 16 greenish brown eggs may be laid in one season. Even though Cuckoo eggs are slightly different the host birds don’t seem to notice in the darkness of the domed nests. Eggs are incubated by the host birds. When the baby Cuckoos hatch, they get rid of any chicks or eggs which are in the nest. Host parents are left with just one baby bird to raise. Young Cuckoos leave the nests and are ready to fly after about 1822 days.
bronze-green on wings and head, with broken black bars on neck, underparts and tail. Their eyes are red which makes them easy to distinguish from the other Bronze-Cuckoos if you can get close enough to see them. Their call is a descending whistling trill. Open forests, mangroves, rainforest edges and melaleuca swamps are the habitats which they mostly prefer. In Australia they are found in a strip from around Broome along the northern coastline to northern NSW. Other countries where they are found are Indonesia, Malaysia and PNG. Insects and their larva are their preferred food which are mostly hunted from a perch and taken from foliage and on the ground. Insects are often caught on the wing. Breeding is usually from September to February. Little Bronze-Cuckoos are parasitic and lay one brown, small egg in each of their preferred host bird’s nests. They use the nests of Gerygones and other small birds that build domed nests. The main threats to Bronze-Cuckoos are cats, loss of habitat and flying into windows.
Shining Bronze-Cuckoos are sometimes called Golden Bronze Cuckoos and are similar to other Bronze-Cuckoo species. They were first recorded in NSW in 1801. Little Bronze-Cuckoos (Chrysococcyx minutillus) are very rarely seen on Bribie Island but there has been the odd sighting mostly in October. Being only 15-16 cm in length and weighing 17 g Little Bronze-Cuckoos are the world’s smallest Bronze-Cuckoos. They are
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HISTORY
BRIBIE TRANSPORT 1950’S SHIP to ROAD TRANSPORT Stan and Alma Marquardt ran a small trucking operation at Mondure in Wondai Shire. They decided to submit a tender and in July 1951 travelled down to visit Bribie Island and speak with residents and businesses, measure distances, estimate volumes and evaluate the prospect of business success. Initial reactions from Bribie merchants were mixed, as they had relied on twice-weekly steamship deliveries for a long time.
Koopa leaving Bribie motor cars became popular, despite the long rough bumpy dirt road trip from Caboolture.
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or 40 years after the Jetty was constructed at Bongaree in 1912, everything and everyone coming to and from Bribie Island were by ship. After WW2 in 1947, an intermittent barge service started operating from Toorbul Point (now Sandstone Point) when 36
For 40 years all goods, food, materials, fuel, water and equipment were brought over by steamship from Brisbane and unloaded at the Jetty. In the early 1950s the Tug Co. sold the declining
Steamship KOOPA to a private Bribie syndicate who attempted to maintain the service. It did not last very long and was soon abandoned, as the future of road transport took hold. In mid-1951, the Government called tenders for a new Goods Transport service to operate between Brisbane and Bribie Island.
MARQUARDT Transport trucks on barge crossing to Bribie 1952
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Stan Marquardt decided to submit a tender based on current railway charges, which were 2 pounds 10 shillings ($5) per ton and 2 shillings and 6 pence (25 cents) per parcel. His first customers were likely to the few Bribie Shops (Vines, Campbell’s, Brennan, Winston, Renton) Milk vendor (Christoferson) Hotel (Dudley) Pies (Young) Butcher (Camp) and Baker (Kling). It was several months before being advised by the Government that he had won the Tender, and Marquardt was then required to commence the service immediately in March 1952.
First Transport Truck 1952 – Brisbane to Bribie Island via Toorbul Point
MARQUARDT TRANSPORT They sold their house and business in Mondure, and with Alma pregnant with their second daughter, rented a house on Bribie for 12 shillings and 6 pence a week ($1.25) and moved here. They kept their 5-ton truck, which required suitable signage to comply with requirements. They had it painted and launched the “Brisbane to Bribie Island via Toorbul Point� goods transport service. This was a big step for the whole family with just 50 Pounds in the Bank, a toddler and pregnant wife and starting a new business from scratch.
There were also many large loads of Bottles and Cans, which remarkably survived the noisy bumpy road trips and the empties on return. Reversing fully laden trucks on to the rocking barge in rough weather provided many exciting moments.
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SOLD
BUSINESS GREW QUICKLY
The first truck road service was on 10 March 1952 with a drum of Tallow from the Butcher and 200 loaves of bread from the Baker.
Businesses and shops on Bribie soon recognised the benefits of more frequent and timely deliveries both to and from Brisbane markets, and this contributed to the termination of the Steamship Koopa service within a few months.
The new service had been initially approved for three days a week, and with no phone, unreliable barge service, dreadful road surfaces, and hygiene controls that were hard to enforce.
Marquardt Transport had the sole rights to service Bribie from Brisbane and it was soon carrying soft drinks and ice cream in dry ice containers, small and large Parcels, Furniture, Beer and Groceries.
Mullet Fish Catch Within months, the service was extended to every day on demand, and the workload, paperwork and communications soon became too demanding and complex to operate from Bribie. The Marquardt family bought a house in Zillmere where they continued to live for the next 43 years. A second truck was required as the variety of good grew to include Meat, Milk, Fuel, Fruit, Vegetables and even huge loads of fresh Mullet from the beach fishermen.
The business was a big success but the workload was hard and demanding on a family with two small children and growing health problems. Stan Marquardt had done very well, working hard to establish and build a business from nothing. As far back as 1953, the Government had even started talking about building a bridge to Bribie, which offered even greater opportunities. They decided to sell their successful Transport business to Braithwaite and the family took a long and well-deserved holiday. Of course, it was 12 years later in 1963 before a Bribie Bridge would be constructed. Marquardt Park proud family 2002
PIONEER BUSINESS RECOGNISED In 2002, to mark the 50th anniversary of Marquardt starting the new road transport business, Caboolture Shire Council dedicated a new Park in his honour. Marquardt family 1954
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HISTORY CONTINUED residents and readers of Marquardt Park News this important step in the Article 2002 development of the island new business and service in the years when large ventures on the island steamships were replaced over the years. Some with small barges and are remembered and road transport. recognised with Streets and Parks bearing their names. MBRC has now replaced the original park sign with Others are unfortunately a new one, but residents long forgotten. and visitors rarely see this Stan Marquardt quiet area. documented his family For those who do see it, story some years before there is nothing to indicate he died at the age of 89 in the story behind the 2010. He died almost 50 naming of the park. years after he established Marquardt Park in Alamanda Drive, facing Azalea Drive, Bongaree, was the scene of a proud family unveiling ceremony in March 2002 and a tribute article appeared in the local newspaper.
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Unfortunately, that is also the case for most other “named” parks on the
Stan Marquardt died 2010 island. I think it is a pity that the Council do not see fit to put just a few words on Park signs to make the names meaningful.
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The Historical Society has monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6;30 pm. with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics, and you can see many more photos and articles on our Blog Site at http://bribieislandhistory.blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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ur Master Class Portrait Workshop run by John Lomas and held at the Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive was a huge success with a full house of 30 photographers from Noosa, Peninsula, Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Aspley, Beaudesert and Bribie Island clubs participating. John brought along helpers to assist with the 4 groups and 5 beautiful models spent their time dressing and posing for the full day.
It was a perfect winter’s day, a little bit chilly but with no wind. The day began with a most enlightening talk on light and portraiture by John Lomas, a master in his craft. This was followed by a delicious morning tea. After learning “how to” we then put into practice the skills suggested in the talk. With the help of various lights, deflectors, diffusers and cameras of all makes we set to work to photograph our lovely models with the guidance of an experienced portrait
photographer assigned to each group. The models had brought a wardrobe of fascinating costumes and props and were able to keep the photographers involved and busy for the whole day. Groups were working in the boardroom, in the courtyard and in the grounds outside using many of the interesting backgrounds that were already in place.
with presentations and a farewell from Gordon our president. The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of the Art’s Centre
Left: Indoor portraits. Photo Credit: L Ron Le Huray Above: Christina getting ready. Photo Credit: Marj Webber. on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night. www.sites.google.com/site/ bribiephotographyclub e: bribiephotographyclub@ gmail.com
The morning session was followed by an appetising lunch. After lunch, there was more photography and the models produced more stunning outfits which made for some very spectacular photography. A great day of photography was wound up at 3 pm
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SOCIAL CONCERNS AND ABSTRACT TAKE HONOURS IN MATTHEW FLINDERS ART PRIZE 2019 A sculpture of melted plastic bottles resembling coral, tied together with fishing line has won local artist Christine Miles the 2019 Matthew Flinders Art prize. “Morning Catch ‘’ by Christine, from Bongaree, was announced the winner of the first prize of $5000 at the Friday night opening of the MFAP by judges Lyne Marshall and Michael Brennan.
Point, for his soulful depiction “On Being 2”’ and also to Craig Rohse, from Deception Bay, for his startling and confronting photograph of a troubled veteran titled “Why War: 2”. Commended awards went to glass artist Lyn Storey, for her classically simple work “Davida’’ and to Molly Galpil, for “ In My Grandmother’s Garden’’, a boldly coloured reversepainted urn.
The judges praised the work’s ingenuity, composition and loud message that spoke to them of the artist’s concern for her beautiful Bribie Island waterways and the threat posed by littering of plastic into them. Second prize of $2000 went to Glenda Charles, also from Bribie, for her diptych “Border Ranges’’, a subtly hued abstract, denoting the autumnal and warm colours, textures and shapes of landscape beloved by her.
The judges praised the exhibition, which will show in the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre Matthew Flinders Gallery until August 9, for reflecting a high standard of artistic expression and technique. They said the works showed a pronounced concern, pride and love for the Bribie Island environment.
Highly Commended prizes of $500 went to Graeme Spencer, from Woody
There is also a strong component of artworks in the exhibition speaking to social issues. Visitors to the Arts Centre can vote for a People’s Choice prize of $500, which will be announced on August 3. The exhibition will be
First Prize winner Chris Miles and sculpture ‘Morning Catch’ open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 4pm, until August 9. Demonstrations of artists and craftsmen will take place during the run of the exhibition in the Centre’s Gift Shop Gallery between 10am and 3pm. CONGRATULATIONS Christine Miles, Glenda Charles, Graeme Spencer, Craig Rohse, Lyn Storey and Molly Galpill; our 2019 prize winners. Thank you to all entrants. Your works look amazing in the MF Gallery here. Come see them before August 9. Photo Credit: The Glance Photography
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Graeme Spencer was Highly Commended for his work ‘On Being 2’
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f you’re aged between 8 and 18, we’d love to see your art on our walls here at The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre in the Next Generation Art Prize in August. Now in its THIRD year, Next Generation Art Prize excitement builds each year. Be quick. Entries close August 18. Artwork to be here on August 25. Exhibition opens August 31. Runs til September 13. Get an entry form on our website www.bribieartscentre. com.au/nextgenerationartprize or at the Arts Centre in Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach. There are three age sections, $2800 in prize money. The event has been boosted by $3000 sponsorship money, and generous in-kind donations from many local businesses. We are hugely grateful that this will swell the competition prize pool for young artists aged 8 – 18. It will also add to our very attractive raffle prizes, tickets for which are on sale now at the Arts Centre and drawn at the end of the exhibition on Sunday, September 13.
If you’re aged between 8 and 18, we’d love to see your art on our walls here at The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre in the Next Generation Art Prize in August. Now in its THIRD year, Next Gen Art Prize excitement grows each time. Be quick.
ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 18
Artwork to be at the Arts Centre on August 25 Grab an entry form on the BICAS website https://docs.wixstatic.com/…/072800_ b52b25be17564f70b06442f… Or at the Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. Three age sections, more than $4000 in prizes.Including a RECYCLED ART PRIZE of $250. We’re waiting to see what the Next Generation can bring. Surprise and delight us, please. Exhibition runs: August 31 - September 13
The BICAS Board has allocated $2500 prize money for three age group winners and place-getters. The Next Generation Planning Committee also received a RADF grant of $4700! What a wonderful boost! It will serve to make our third Next Generation Art Prize our best yet! Thank you to Moreton Bay Regional Council for this wonderful help. We are also thrilled to have three more major sponsors who will award their own prizes, in addition to the judges’ choices. These are BIEPA, who will give the $250 Recycled Materials Award, Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, with $1000 worth of junior memberships, and art tutor Alisa Hughes, trading as Alisart, with a $350 prize package from Beautifly Personalised Art Work. Alisart will also give a free class at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre for every entrant! The planning committee expects up to 40 schools in the Moreton Bay Region to enter this year, making it a signature event for BICAS and the region’s young artists. So, encourage your kids and grandkids to be involved. Entry forms available from the BICAS website and at the Arts Centre. Next Generation Arts Prize entries close on Sunday August 18 and all works to be delivered to the Arts Centre on Sunday August 25 between 10am and 1pm or earlier by prior arrangement. ISSUE 93 | 2 August 2019
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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Boy Arnie’s Vision: Stay Hungry ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
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ho would have ever thought that an unhappy little boy, born in 1947 in Thal, the tiniest of villages in the Austrian Steiermark, would become an international icon with a life more interesting than even he himself could have dreamt of? But that is Arnie Schwarzenegger all the way! And why unhappy?
Well, his father, a policeman, noncommissioned army officer and member of the Nazi Party, (unlike Arnie, a lifelong member of “Friends
of Israel”) displays a strong and blatant favouritism for Arnie’s older brother Meinhard, because of an unfounded suspicion that Arnie is not his biological child. But Arnie loves Meinhard and looks up to him for everything, yet does not attend his funeral, when Meinhard is killed in a car accident in 1971, as he cannot bear to see his father. The father would never listen to or understand young Arnie, lavishing him with corporal punishment for the slightest thing. But at 14 Arnie wins the battle with his father of taking up bodybuilding instead of soccer. Besides, I so sympathize with Arnie’s regimented parental upbringing, as I too, also Austrian born and close to Arnie’s age, suffered the identical problems, all of which makes you strive for the impossible and by persisting you do achieve it. My favorite song ‘CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN’ beautifully portrayed in ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC,’ summarizes it perfectly and has been my life-long motto.
Conan Arnie is already a savvy, self-made millionaire before even starting his first major movie to be released in 1982, ‘CONAN THE BARBARIAN.’ But the name of his first film ‘STAY HUNGRY’ last year (1976), means more than just a movie title to Arnie. Stay hungry is his motto for the rest of his life, hungry to achieve, hungry to be the best at everything he touches, hungry to win, hungry for accolade, fame and fortune and accomplished friends in every walk of life. It is something very Austrian. My father too, always encouraged me to find friends who were smarter and more intelligent than I, so I would learn from them. But with his innate ability to succeed, Arnie does not have to learn too much. From his bodybuilding career and winning the Mr Universe, Mr World,
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Mr International and Mr Olympia contests many times and, having been the youngest man ever at 20 to do so, he never spends his winnings. Instead, he invests them in an apartment building, world-wide real estate, privately controlled companies, stocks, bonds, sporting events, business ventures and even achieves a business degree from the Los Angeles U.C.L.A. I first meet the 30-year-old prolific goal setter for a most unusual luncheon in the most exclusive French restaurant in London’s Piccadilly. After my urgent veterinary consultation at Regents Park Zoo that morning, there is no time to take my tiny Squirrel Monkey, Kya and her baby back home to Middlesex. I can’t leave her in my soft-top 280SL Mercedes, as the risk of someone stealing this precious little
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creature with even just a pocket knife through the roof is far too great. I feel embarrassed, but turn up with Kya on my arm, asking the maitre d’ of the restaurant, if they might have a storage room where she could stay while Schwarzenegger and I have lunch. But instead, Kya is served delicious food on a silver platter under our table. “I didn’t get any more satisfaction out of competing and winning by 1975,” Arnie’s gruff voice is quite distinctive as he explains. “Bodybuilding was a stepping stone, a means to an end, and as I finished my competitive years, I was using it more and more as a vehicle. It helped me a lot in business and in other areas, because if you have a ‘name,’ you do much better. You can get loans from the bank for business. Subconsciously people are just impressed with size and winners.”
REGULAR FEATURE At this point, Arnie forgets his food in his earnestness to touch on a subject very interesting to him. “Through all the different civilizations it’s been proved that the presentation of the body is always very important. Whatever it was, Hercules, the Greek statues or the Roman soldiers, they were all muscular. Look at the way Michelangelo painted his male figures and the way Rodin sculpted muscular ones. It was always a presentation of power.” You don’t necessarily agree with every word Arnie says, to appreciate that he has studied his subject and thought about it at length. And you’d be made of asbestos not to succumb to the boyish charm that robs the words of pomposity and keeps them just the right side of comic. Looking across the restaurant table I find Arnie slimmer and slighter than expected, and apart from the biceps that thrust
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outwards against his sleeves, he is not bulging in any unusual places. Only the excessive ratio of his shoulders to his waist, two to one, gives away that this man does not make his living sitting behind an office desk. “I have been really fascinated by the people I have met in the last few years,” he continues in a wondering tone, “people I would otherwise have had no chance to meet, like political leaders, Presidents, Prime Ministers, the Kennedy’s. The
1960’s Kennedy family invited me to Hyannisport and Rose Kennedy gave me two copies of her book, inscribed in German, one for me and one for my mother.” If occasionally Arnie gives the impression of having approached his dream-come-true position with just a shade of too much calculation he will mitigate it by revealing the side of himself that is still as breathless and starstruck as a school-boy, his nose pressed against the windowpane.
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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. The meeting room is behind the 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 the beach, BYO chair. Book study meeting Thursday - 7.30pm Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the church. FOR MORE INFO Contact - Glenn 0410435867. Open I.D. meeting (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday Night Meeting) Saturday - I.D. 7.00pm - Community centre, Verdoni Street, Bellara. FOR MORE INFO Contact - Jaime 0438 622 545. EVERY MON, THU, FRI, SAT 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 34088470. 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. All welcome. 0417067992. 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 0414088358. EVERY MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Ave, Beachmere, 9.00-10.30am. Entry $4.00 per meeting. Contact: Judy 0401153633 or Pat: 54968551. EVERY FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00-11.00am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Dr, Bongaree. This FREE morning tea is hosted by grief counsellor Geoff Bradford. Contact Geoff geoffbradford2@bigpond.com or PH 0421866560. 1st WED of the Month OMBORA OUTRIGGERS: Meet on the beach opposite Dolphin Drive, 10 or more times a week. Find
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a session that suits you contact us via our website bomboraoutriggers.com.au Everyone is welcome to try. EVERY DAY RIBIE & DISTRICT WOODCRAFTERS ASSOCIATION: Bribie Woodies open daily for members workshop activities. Also sales and demonstrations at Art Centre Markets last Sunday every month. Contact John for information on 0417635093. OPENS DAILY RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409491419. MON TO FRI RIBIE COMMUNITY PLANT NURSERY: 208 First Ave, Bribie. The nursery has been on Bribie since 1990 and is run completely by volunteers. All money raised goes back into the community. OPEN MON - FRI, 8 - 11am 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, 6:30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Ave, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 54968661. 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 34083219. 4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND CADETS: Maritime Safety Military Cadets, Parade Lions Community Hall, Sunderland Dr, Bellara. Meet Friday nights 6.30-9.30pm in school term. Pop along and have a chat with staff or email for info. Email: maritimesafetymilitarycadets @gmail.com EVERY FRI RIBIE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB: Monthly Concert at 11am in the U3A Recreation Hall, First Ave Bongaree, Ph Di 0402255852. 4th SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (BIEPA): Meets at 7pm, the Anzac Room Bribie Island RSL. All welcome. For more information phone Diane 0438111163. 4th MON of the Month
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RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30am start. PH Lee 34086058. 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 Dr, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418835137 or Colin 0420917625. 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 0438001297. EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 54975552 or Sandra 0427829008. EVERY TUE RIBIE ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY INTEREST GROUP: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December Only (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). PH Bette 34083096. 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 34082336. 2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Ave. 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 LIONS CLUB: Meet at blue pacific hotel woorim 6pm for 6.30Pm start. Inquiries on how to join lions phone 0457867390. New members welcome. 2nd & 4th THU Each Month RIBIE ISLAND MIXED SOCIAL DARTS CLUB: Meets at The Bribie Island Golf Club Links Crt Woorim. Names in by 6:15 for 6:30 start. All welcome to come along & have a throw. Restaurant will be open for anyone wishing to eat beforehand. EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: Meet at 7pm at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 54975818. Every SUN of the Month
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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 0407782290. 4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407782290. 2nd SAT of the Month RIBE ISLAND PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS LEAGUE: Meet at the Bribie RSL at 9am. We have a friendly meeting with a speaker, outings & lunch. Morning tea is available. All welcome just drop in or ph. 0400729462 - 0437960912. 1st MON of each month RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 34082649 or Gail at 34089850 or just turn up on the night. 4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PROBUS CLUB: If you’re new to the area or are finding it a bit challenging to break into the local social scene, you might find what you’re looking for by joining one of Bribie’s top social clubs – the Bribie Island Probus Club, catering for retired or semi-retired men and women interested in establishing friendships, engaging in fellowship with like-minded souls and perhaps having a little fun too. The club meets monthly at 9:15 a.m. in the RSL Conference Room. Details:Mark (3408-4145) or Ursula (3410-0792) RIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Meets (except January) in the Anzac Room of the Bribie Island RSL Club at 9.30am. New members welcome. You do not need to be an ex service person to join. For enquiries phone Jan Wright on 0407030598 or email Janice_wright@bigpond.com. Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Pde. For info or apologies phone Jennifer 34082152 or Fay 34082617. 4th WED of the Month RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407300765, Ron 0418858866. 2nd WED of the Month
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RIBIE ISLAND SENIORS COMPUTING CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP: Meets in the Anzac Room Bribie RSL at 1.00pm. Just turn up and maybe you have a special interest you can share with us or just want a bit of help yourself. EVERY 2nd TUE 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 HILDREN’S CHOIR: An Ecumenical Children’s Choir meets at the Uniting Church in Webster St, Bongaree, every Monday afternoon after school from 3.30pm until 4.45pm. School aged boys and girls are all welcome. This is a no cost activity for children who love to sing. For further info PH Marg Grove on 54975777. EVERY MON OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943. 2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. PH 0417067992. EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAFT AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet at 8.45am to 11.45am in the Church of Christ Hall, Fifth and Folley Streets, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Margaret on 34084108. Every Friday 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 4pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. PH Betty Jones 34081968. EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For info contact Yvette 0413043659. EVERY TUE IRL GUIDES - BRIBIE ISLAND. Fun, adventure and friendship for girls aged 7 to 17 years of age. If you are keen to join, or would like more information please email AndPetrieRegion@ outlook.com Every TUE Night 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
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across from Saviges, Bongaree. PH Rebecca 0433371749. EVERY WED SLAND QUILTERS: For friendly support for those people interested in sewing and handcrafts. Held between 8.30am to 12.30pm at studio 3 Bribie Island Art Centre Sunderland Dr. Phone Aileen 0403342033. Evey WED NSPIRATION THRU ART (ITA). A group of artists who enjoy painting together, swapping ideas and socialising over a cuppa. New members always welcome. Meet at Noon to 3pm at The Crafty Shed (rear Ningi Hall), Rita Ave , Ningi. Off street carpark. Contact Judi 0408 755 753 or email:buddingartist69@gmail.com, Web: buddingartist69.wixsite.com/ mysite. EVERY THUR P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750232 10:00am to 1:00pm. Every TUE to SAT. IONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT INC. Meet at 6.30pm in the Sandstone Point Community Hall, 202 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Pt. PH 0435017752. 1st & 3rd THUR of the Month ARKET STALL: 9-11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Sts. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church. 2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Dr, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439329334. EVERY TUE ELSA PARK TRAIN RIDES: 300 Toorbul St, Bongaree. Secretary Les Young: PH 0411049894. Member Col Farrell: PH 0754975620. Starts at 10 am and finishes at 2.30 pm. Enclosed footwear must be worn for safety reasons. EVERY 3rd SUNDAY of the Month ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 34088440. EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 34088988 or Karin 0417705171. EVERY TUE LDER WOMENS NETWORK BRIBIE ISLAND: Meet at Bribie Island RSL Club, 10am - 12noon, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree. We invite matureaged Women to join our branch, for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing. PROUD TO BE OURSELVES. More information call Anne 0408007370, Leonie 0467686900 or Betty 0409470100. 3rd THU of the Month AM’S FREE TAI CHI & MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10am. 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
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Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there. 2nd TUE of the Month UMICESTONE TREFOIL GUILD: belongs to the adult section of Girl Guides Australia. Calling all former Girl Guides, female members of the Scout Association and ladies prepared to make the Guide Promise! Our meetings are held at 1pm in the Bribie Island Girl Guide Hut in Webster Street, Bongaree. If you are new to the Island or have been wondering about joining us for fun and fellowship, please phone either President Marjorie on 34100348 or Secretary Pat on 34084079 for further information. 3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421529824. Every THU 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 54295024. 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 HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree. PH John Price 0439287747. 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 and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation. Contact: Co-ordinator David Martin on 0418750120. EVERY 2nd THU 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 0410435867. 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 34080405 Office Pensions/Welfare 34081280. FIRST WED of the Month
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nglican Church Bribie Island. (St Peter’s). Cnr Banya and Foster Sts, Bongaree. Sunday Services: 7:30am & 9:30am.Wednesday Service: 10am. Priest: Fr Steven Schwarzrock.Phone: 07 3408 3191. Email: office@stpetersbribie.org.au wesome 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. 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. NEW Cafe style church 4pm - 5pm Sunday FREE Dinner afterwards. eachmere Uniting Church: Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave. P: Pastor Dave 0407270222. Sunday Service: 7:50am.Praise singing leading into 8am Service.All welcome. ribie Island Baptist Church: 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree. OFFICE: 07 3450 4039Email: info@ bribiebaptist.com. Pastor: Ray Airosa. Services: 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church). Kids Club: Fridays 5:006:30pm. Youth Group: Fridays 7:009:00pm. Bookshop: Koorong items available. ribie Island Catholic Church– Church of the Little Flower: 41-47 First Avenue, Bongaree, 4507. Parish Priest: Fr David Pascoe. Mass Times: 6pm Saturday & 8.30am Sunday. Reconciliation: 5pm Saturday. All enquiries: 5495 1028 ribe 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. ribie 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.
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reedom Church (an ACC Church): 195 First Ave, BongareeP: 07 3408 0355E: info@freedomchurch.org. auSunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm 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 ew Creation Church Bribie Island: Come and have fellowship and worship with us at The New Creation Church Bribie Island and Learn about the Grace of God. Meets every Friday At 10.30 at the Banksia Room Bribie Hotel Bellara. Complimentary meal after the service. Enquiries phone Angela mob. 0417050949 or Eileen mob. 0438723074. andstone Community Church: Meets at Sandstone Point Community Hall located behind the Shopping Centre in Bestmann Rd. Sunday Services: 4 pm, Thursdays: mainly music (pre-school children) 9.30am during school terms. Everyone very welcome Phone: Pastor Giuliano Bordoni 0452231285. eventh-day Adventist Church: Meets every Saturday in Uniting Church 82 Webster St Bongaree. Sabbath School 9.30 am. Church service 11am. Phone 0455477889. t Paul’s Lutheran Church: Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Ave, Bongaree. PH Bernie 07 54295649. niting Church: Cnr Webster/ Hill St, Bongaree. P: 3408 4151. E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com, bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com. Sunday Service: 8:30am. All age worship. Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm. Informal worship for all ages. Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am. Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am. Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10amChildren’s Choir: Monday @ 3:30-4:45pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm
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CALLING ALL SOLO TRAVELLERS Meet: Thursday 29th August Time: 2.30pm Where: Coffee Club Bribie Island Cost: Nil Contact: Josselyn 34100111 or email: Josselyn@bribie.italk.travel
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MOVIE REVIEW
UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS
AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE
By Chris Connolly
THE WHITE CROW
This “slice of life” film, based on the early life of the renowned Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, was directed by Ralph Fiennes and inspired by J. Kavanaugh’s book on Nureyev. Played by Ukrainian dancer Oleg Ivenko, “The White Crow” not only gives us an inkling into what influenced Nureyev’s quest for artistic freedom but also gives us a taste of his stunning talent. Through a series of flashbacks, we become acquainted with the young, impoverished Nureyev whose kindly mother gives him a glimpse of the arts and provides him with dance instruction. Nureyev’s eventual acceptance into Leningrad’s Vaganova Ballet Academy is where the story unfolds. Dissatisfied with the initial instruction focussed on form, Nureyev enters the class of Alexander Pushkin, played by Fiennes. Pushkin’s approach allows Nureyev to move beyond pure technique to perfect his talent.
The opportunity to perform in Paris with his dance Company serves to change the course of Nureyev’s life. He becomes mesmerised by the artistic expression found in Paris and immerses himself in the freedom of its nightlife. Defying his Soviet minders, he strives to develop, at times with vulnerability, his identity in the relationships he subsequently forms. The story climaxes with the ultimate choice Nureyev must make to ensure a future imbued with professional and personal freedom. Oleg Ivenko is remarkable as Nureyev. Interestingly, he needed to learn English in order to play this role. Be moved by his dancing and by the dancers of the Soviet Kirov Ballet Company as you enjoy this portrayal of Nureyev’s early life.
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EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AUGUST U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM Three www.bang. org.au/u3a OR drop into our office Mon, Tue, Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Wed & Fridays 8.30-11.30 for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au. EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY MONDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6pm – 8pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols. EVERY MONDAY AUGUST MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY TUESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SENIORS, 9am11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056. EVERY WEDNESDAY AUGUST TENNIS – SOCIAL DOUBLES 8am – 11am, Beachmere Tennis Club, Roger Street Sporting Complex, Beachmere. All levels of abilities welcome. Tea & Coffee provided. Cost is $4. Contact to confirm play 0405 241 698 or 0439 287 414. EVERY THURSDAY AUGUST SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Av. We are a small friendly support group helping everyone to achieve their goals. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc. EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST POP UP PLAYTIME – 11am – Noon Free Outdoor Pop-up playtime at the Beachmere Mobile Library.
Explore the wonderful world of free play and help your child develop language skills and creativity. www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/f5f. EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols. EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5.50pm for 6pm START - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys & girls), Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols. EVERY SUNDAY AUGUST FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK, 8am - 9am FREE FITNESS in Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere, use the equipment in the park with a certified trainer - Turn up or book on 0402 114 201. More info at mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthyactive/?keyword=clayton (weekly till 15 Dec 2019). FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au. TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact 0490 871 225 (2nd Tue each month). WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 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). TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@ bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 20 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month).
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CRIME WRAP July 29
Property Offences Burglary: On July 24, an unknown offender has attempted to unlawfully enter a home on Kangaroo Avenue, Bongaree. No property was stolen. Stealing: On an unknown date between July 19 and July 25, an unknown offender has stolen a bicycle located near a caravan in Welsby Parade, Bongaree. On July 23, an unknown offender has stolen a mobile phone from the Sandstone Point Hotel. On July 28, an unknown offender has removed a bicycle from a bike rack on Goodwin Drive, Bongaree. On July 28, an unknown offender has stolen a speaker and fishing equipment from the rear of a residence in North Point, Banksia Beach. Police are continuing to investigate these matters and request that all residents ensure they lock and secure their homes and vehicles when they are not in them. Vehicles: On July 26, an unknown offender has removed fishing equipment from a vehicle parked at the Sandstone Point Tavern. Wilful Damage: On July 24, an unknown offender has damaged a fence at a park on Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. On July 25, an unknown offender has damaged a letterbox on Rosella Street, Bongaree. Police are continuing to investigate these offences. Found Property: On July 22, a fishing rod was handed to Bribie Island Police (QP1901435290 refers).
CRIME REPORT On July 28, a bicycle was located in bushland near the Bribie Island Shopping Centre (QP1901451573 refers). If you are the owner of the above property, please contact Bribie Island Police Station. Community Safety Drug Offences: On July 25, a 30-year-old Woorim man was located with drug utensils on North Street, Woorim. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 15. On July 26, a 31-year-old Ningi man was located on Oxley Place, Sandstone Point in possession of a drugs and drug utensils. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 15. Good Order Offences: Police have responded to a total of 17 incidents of domestic violence this week. Road Safety Drink and Drug Driving: On July 28, a 30-year-old Kallangur man was located driving with an excess blood alcohol limit on North Street, Woorim. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 22. Traffic Infringement Notices: A total of 49 traffic infringement notices were issued by Bribie Island Police. A total of 135 roadside breath tests were also conducted. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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Across 1 Girl’s name — a sorry me! (anag) (8) 5 Sharp sound of disapproval (4) 9 Natural aptitude (5) 10 Fishing vessel (7) 11 Stamina — endurance (7,5) 13 Russian wolfhound (6) 14 Confederates (6) 17 Close shave (6,6) 20 The Gunners (7) 21 Drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease (1-4) 22 River running through Newcastle (4) 23 Trinket — decoration (8)
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Prevalent (4) First course (7) Fairground ride (5-2-5) Non-commissioned sailor in the Royal Navy (6) 6 Relative by marriage (2-3) 7 Something unexpected (8) 8 Dry red Italian wine (12) 12 Plentiful (8) 15 Collapse inwards (7) 16 Kitchen gadget — old policeman (6) 18 Sticky substance exuded by pine trees (5) 19 Breathe noisily after running (4)
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7 Morality summed up in six true constituents (6) 8 Duet in harmony means togetherness (6) 9 Bet Etna would erupt (4) 10 Legislature recognises, not for instance, uproar (8) 11 He led the testaments with what met compliance (7) 13 Sailors with a screw loose (5) 15 Rate the first performance as special (5) 17 Obvious that banal tittle tattle starts problems (7) 20 Consumed, digested and comprehended (8) 21 Grab new dress (4) 23 Tenacious study about river (6) 24 Restricted - or warn off (6)
1 Signal to sing out (4) 2 A way for a good man about to accept alien (6) 3 Gets sick of scoundrels, we hear (7) 4 Wrecks Stonehenge, maybe (5) 5 To be seen on reflection but sometimes just copy (6) 6 Whingers found this composer with rhapsody (8) 12 Tumblers found in Ascot bar renovation (8) 14 Indulge in giving one the slip (7) 16 Bravado, heartlessly, being all at sea (6) 18 Felines with a propensity for retribution (6) 19 Agrees soberly about hands dismissal (5) 22 Scope for nothing duplicated in river Murray, initially (4)
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MAD POETS THE HEALING GARDEN
The breeze is wafting through the trees The wrens and finches are at my knees The flowers are open with dew on their face And I realize how healing it is in this place The bird bath is a quiet retreat For all of the birds who like to meet The leaves are scattered over the ground As the sunshine glistens from the canopy crown Small lizards dart here and there As I sit and ponder this world I share Not very often do we sit and be open To natures call no words are spoken The touch of the breeze as it caresses your face The smell of the fragrance that floats through the place The mulch on the floor of this forest knell Puts you in a time of natures spell All those who come and visit this place Are touched by the garden and its healing embrace by Sharmayne Kurtz 10/11/08
CURLY HAIR
Hair can be blonde and red or just plain black Mousy brown and kind of flat Straight and long mid length or short You just wash it comb it and you’re out the door Now my curly hair starts to kink Moist air just brings it to the brink You can use a curling iron and make it flat But in a minute it starts to curl back The cupboard is full of miracle hair products From gel to lotion and spray bottle muck ups Even the hairdresser can give it a go But the moist air will create its own show Wake up in the morning and the curls are out The need of an afro comb to control the bout Of unruly curls that have no place They sit where they sit not nice and straight Now I inherited this curl from Dads Mum She wore her hair short not in a bun It was frizzy when dry but looked better when it was wet She never complained about it and yet My hair is never the same from one day to the next
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LAUGH RIOT Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do. As I watched the dog chasing his tail I thought “Dogs are easily amused”, then I realized I was watching the dog chasing his tail. My friend keeps trying to convince me that he’s a compulsive liar but I don’t believe him.
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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE
TERRY YOUNG VISIT:
Tuesday 9th July 2019
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ederal Member for Longman Terry Young MP visited VMRBI and met with our Commodore and Vice Commodore. Terry commented “I had a great meeting with Liz and Ces from Marine Rescue Bribie Island 445 where they shared with me their vision for this vital service to the community. I look forward to working with them to assist in whatever way I can.”
Commodore Liz Radajewski, Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe show our Federal Member for Longman Terry Young MP over VMRBI rescue vessels. Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, Busy Fingers President Karen Highlands and Commodore Liz Radajewski cut the Xmas in July cake. way of showing our sincere appreciation to our fellow volunteers at Busy Fingers for their tremendous ongoing support”. Over sixty volunteers attended from Busy Fingers and VMR, who were all treated to a Christmas in July feast from the VMR Bribie Social Committee lead by Janine Jaavuo. Santa Claus (alias VMR Radio Operator Peter McNamara) made a guest appearance but had trouble with his reindeers so he had to call on VMR for assistance, our newest recruit “SAFETY DAVE THE FRENCHIE” leapt into action getting Santa to the function time.
Ladies of the Social Committee begin preparation. From left: Brenda Allardyce, Sharon Giles, Robyn Young, Leona Patrick, and Janine Jaavuo. There were lots of Christmas Carols Karaoke happening led by the music supplied by VMR Skipper Ray Gibb. There were prizes given for the best dressed in a nautical theme, as well as some lucky door prizes. Karen Highlands the president of Busy Fingers thanked VMRBI on behalf of the volunteers from Busy Fingers who attended.
XMAS IN JULY Friday 19th july 2019
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BRIBIE ISLAND YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thursday 25 th July 2019:
Phil Holmes and Nigel Cleminson place crew epaulettes on Mike Looney.
7,610 Calls, 2,107 vessels logged on, 141 Vessel Assists, 892 Sitreps, 306 Requests, 33 Overdue vessels, 17 Vessel Tracking, 13 Securite Broadcasts. 1,024 Radio Checks VHF calls 77.8%, - 27MHz calls 10.2% JULY VESSEL ASSISTS: SAT 13/07 1809pm – 5.8m Cruiser member, tilt on motor problem required a tow from Tangalooma to Redcliffe Marina. SUN 14/07 0943am – 6.2m Cuddy Cabin member with motor problems, required a tow from Cockle Banks to Bongaree Boat Ramp.
MON 15/07 0922am – 11m Sloop Non-member anchored off Bongaree and required to move, but needed help to raise the anchor. TUE 16/07 1624pm – 6m Centre Console non- member out of fuel, required a tow from between Toorbul and White Patch to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SAT 20/07 1002am – 6m non-member with motor problems required a tow from near Fish Caves to Scarborough Harbour. SUN 21/07 1212pm – 5.1m ½ Cabin member stuck on sand North of Bulwer, required a tow to deeper water. TUE 23/07 1133am – 4.5m Quintrex non-member with motor problems required a tow North of the Bribie Bridge to Spinnaker Sound Marina.
Commodore Liz Radajewski hands Paul Gillmore his crew epaulettes.
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SAFETY DAVE’S MESSAGE We even saved a cat this month – highlighting the importance of logging your trip on with VMRBI, and wearing a correctly fitting and approriate life jacket.
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FISHING REPORT
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ell, the weather has been great for fishing over the last two weeks certainly have been some good size fish caught. If you are planning a trip up the ocean side you will be sure to catch a good feed of Chopper Tailor with the best bait being Pilchards. Whiting are also about at 2nd lagoon and campsites grab some preserved beach worms. Dart can be caught at 3rd and 4th lagoon as well as the 8th ave car park, and they are loving the pippies. There are still some good sized Flathead also at 1st and 2nd lagoon grab some squid. If you decide to head into the passage there are several great fishing spots to grab that feed. We are seeing a lot of good size Snapper at The Ripples, Sandstone Point, Bellara and Cape Moreton with the best bait being Pilchards and Cuttlefish. The Bream are about in Ningi Creek, Avon Wrecks, Bongaree, Red Beach and Gallaghers Point they seeķm to be biting on Live Blood Worms, prawns and yabbies.
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SAT 3 Aug 5:37 am 0.27m 11:28 am 1.56m 5:14 pm 0.12m 11:55 pm 2.15m
SAT 10 Aug 5:07 am 1.28m 11:11 am 0.43m 6:26 pm 1.75m
SUN 11 Aug 12:58 am 0.62m 6:29 am 1.26m 12:19 pm 0.41m 7:30 pm 1.83m
SUN 4 Aug 6:20 am 0.29m 12:15 pm 1.57m 6:01 pm 0.21m
MON 5 Aug 12:38 am 2.02m 7:02 am 0.31m 1:06 pm 1.57m 6:52 pm 0.33m
MON 12 Aug 2:05 am 0.53m 7:39 am 1.32m 1:25 pm 0.36m 8:25 pm 1.91m
TUE 6 Aug 1:21 am 1.86m 7:43 am 0.34m 1:59 pm 1.59m 7:47 pm 0.45m
TUE 13 Aug 2:57 am 0.44m 8:35 am 1.39m 2:20 pm 0.31m 9:12 pm 1.96m
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BEACH REPORT
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Welcome to another beach report from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours.
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he track from Woorim to the beach is very rough and soft, we are experiencing a spate of people who are not letting their tyres down to 20 psi. Some drivers think 28 or 30 will do, then end up bogged. To ensure you minimise the potential of bogging make sure you let your tyres down to 20 psi and be careful when you drive off, you don’t want wheel spin.
Saturday morning at 1:00 am saw us recovering some Korean Nationals driving a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the National Park. They had been lost and then bogged for 10 hours before a 000 call got them to us. One hour later they were on their way. Unfortunately, good old Google maps took them to the spot where they had their misadventure, as it has done to several people lately. If you happen to see vehicles going places they should not, please get their rego, phone the Rangers, let them work out why they were there. We even had a motorbike at Gallagher Point, everyone should know motorbikes and dune buggies have never been allowed in the national park, why! I’ve been asked this question many times. Put simply and arguably motorbikes and dune buggies generally spin their rear wheels continually in order to gain traction.
Driver says he followed online map directions Remember if you don’t want to expose your 4x4 to potential salt damage (Ocean Beach) let us do the driving, we offer a 5 hour tour for just $75 which includes a chicken/salad lunch, soft drink, bottled water, visiting our ww2 bunkers, fort Bribie, a 3 hour tour is also available. The inland track has dried out but it is still quite soft in places. The track to Gallagher Point is soft in one spot about 50 metres from the start of the track. DRIVING TIP: If you don’t have a lot of clutch pedal left (travel before it engages) don’t go in the sand you’ll burn it out as a lot more is required of your clutch in soft sand.
The inland track has dried out but it is still quite soft in places
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Victoria Nicholson from Victoria Nicholson Real Estate Team presenting the trophy to the nett runners up of the Ladies Foursomes Championships which was played on the 18th of July last. Jude Dorhauer is on the left & Sonia Ferrante on the right.
Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 18th July, 2019 to 30th July, 2019. THURSDAY, 18th July, 2019. Foursomes Championships. Sponsor Victorian Nicholson Real Estate Team. Gross Winners M Thomsen & L Urquhart 130, R/U J Malone & D Neilson 137. Nett Winners C Watson & S Smith 108, R/U J Dorhauer & S Ferrante 115.5. NTP’s Hole 4 W Robinson, Hole 7 D Hayward, Hole 14 A Driver, Hole 16 D Hayward.
Martin FitzGerald from Harcourts Bribie Island presenting the winners of the Member/Member category their trophy for our Dragons Abreast Ladies Charity Day held on the 25th July last. Susie Smith is on the left and Carole Watson is on the right.
TUESDAY, 23rd July, 2019. 4BBB Stableford. Div 1: Winner S Smith & C Watson 44 C/B, R/U J Wyatt & L Wood 44 C/B 2nd R/U S White & M Bailey. NTP’s Hole 4 J Dorhauer, Hole 7 W Robinson, Hole 14 J Umlauft, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot N Aylott. THURSDAY, 25th July, 2019. 4BBB Stableford. Dragons Abreast Ladies Charity Day. Sponsor Harcourts Bribie Island Member/Member Winner S Smith & C Watson 52, R/U H Winterflood & V Jones 51, 2nd R/U H Creedy & V Miller
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SPORT Match Report for Senior Women vs Maleny - by Coach Brad Litchfield The Bribie Tigress’s headed up to Maleny for the late game with only 10 players looking for another win against the Rangers.
SOCCER Bribie Island Soccer Football Club games played Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 19/20/21 July 2019. Senior Men Division 5 – BYE. Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Maleny – 3-0 win for Bribie. Goal scorer was Hannah Bulley (3), Bribie Player of
the Game is Chelsea Falzon. Under 15 vs Grammar FC - 1-1 draw, goal scorer was Nick Greig (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Jake Davie. Under 15 vs Buderim FC - 2-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Nick Greig (1) and Tyler Keast. Bribie Player of the Game is Nick Grieg. Under 12 Girls vs Noosa FC - 1-1 draw, goal
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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Thank you to all our coaches for your continued support this year! Under 6 Coach - Antony Evans Under 7 Coach - John Wadley Under 8 Coach- Rodney Kopura Under 9 Coach - Chris Allom Under 10 Coach - James Te Kahu Under 11 Coaches - Ian Jenkins & Josh Goodall Under 12 Coach - Tony Jeppesen Under 13 Coach - Kirk Crouch Under 14 Coach - Luke Simpson Under 15 Coach - Tim O’Connor Under 16 Head Coach- Tim O’Connor
scorer was Rhianna Karlsen (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Sofia Curtis. Under 12(1) Boys vs Kawana FC - 2-3 loss for Bribie, goal scorers are not advised, Bribie Player of the Game is not advised. Under 12(1) Boys vs Buderim FC - 2-0 win for Bribie, goal scorer was Cooper de Graaf (2), Bribie Player of the Game is Alon Upin. Under 12(2) Boys vs Nambour Yandina FC - 9-0 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Charlie Diamond Griffin (4), Seamus Crowley (3), Ethan Aldous (1) and Travis Robinson (1), Bribie Player of the Game is Seamus Crowley. Under 12(3) Boys vs Beegees FC - 0-6 loss for Bribie. Bribie Player of the Game is Byron Gregory and Lincoln Gray
Last week’s loss still in the back of our mind we took it to the Maleny team and smashed in 3 great goals against our full team opponents in the first half. Unfortunately, we picked up another injury, with defender Cassidy Buckman going down late in the first half. The Bribie midfield controlled the game, key performers being Brit Bowden and Chelsea Falzon with Jear Cochrane deadly coming out of defence. With only 9 players the Bribie ladies held out the game for a good 3 nil win. We will be hoping to get a couple of our injured players back in the next few weeks, just before the finals. The Tigress’s next game is against Noosa, at home on Friday the 26th July, 7 pm kick off. Would love to hear your support down at the club.
We would also like to thank all our volunteer coaching staff (Assistant Coaches, Managers, First Aid Officers & League Safe) who will be assisting these awesome people this year.
TRAINING TIMES FOR THE 2019 SEASON Under 6-11s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 12s & 13s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 14s are underway from 5.30pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 15s & 16s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Monday & Wednesday You can still register to play at playnrl.com/register or call Brooke Overton on 0414582779 for more information We would also like to thank our jersey sponsors for 2019 - Major Sponsor La Vera, and Minor Sponsors @Tax Services, Electrinity, Wallace & Davies Solicitors, Landscaping Skills. Club Sponsors: Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s On North, Woorim Beach Meats, Pigface Seafood, Beach Way Cafe, Burpengary Truck Refinishing, Bribie Beach Bar & Cafe, 7 Eleven and Super Management
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Editor’s Note (from page 6): I scored an awesome sunset on the way home to write this and wanted to share my iPhone shot with you.
BOWLS Bribie Bowls results week ending 26.07.19 SATURDAY BOWLS
Winners: Linda Williams, Heather Groves, Jessica Parolin, Mary Geddes
MBDLBA Champion of Champion Fours winners results Zone C of Champion playoff at Coolum Beach on 4th August.
Runners Up: Skip Linda Mitchell from Pine Rivers
AFL Bulldogs Back on Top The Bribie Island Bulldogs AFL side returned to the top of the ladder after a convincing win over Marcellin Old Boys on Friday night in what was near perfect conditions. Right from the first bounce, the Bulldogs controlled the centre clearances giving star forwards Joshua Bear and Jack Bentley plenty of scoring opportunities. Tate Gilmore and Jake Hedley once again were at their brilliant best through the midfield as were Lachie Glew through his ruck work. Even though it was a great result senior coach Matt Hartup is not getting too carried away the win, it was a vastly different Marcellin team we played on Friday night than we played a few weeks ago, we still have areas to improve on but I believe we are heading in the right direction heading towards the finals. Bribie takes on Ipswich Cats this Saturday at 2.00 PM at home in what should be another cracking match. Get down and support the Mighty Doggies. (Free Entry). Final Score, Bribie Island 26.13.169 Marcellin Old Boys 1.3.9 - Goal Kickers: J. Bear 5, J. Bentley 4, D. Scott 3, J. Macgregor 3, H. Crombie 2, R. Dobson Munday 2, T. Gilmore 2, S. Molloy 2, L. Glew, T. Gilmore, T. Wagner - Best Players: J. Bear, T. Gilmore, J. Hedley, H. Crombie, L. Glew, S. Molloy
1st: J.Hosie, C.Brayley, Y.Ackroyd RUNNER UP: R.Howden, R.Howden, T.Henderson OOTH 1st: L.Chivers, I.Smith, F.Corry BUNNY: J.Averly, R.Huntriss, G.Shaw TUESDAY LADIES TRIPLES 1st: R.Hunter, M.Young, P.McCarthy RUNNER UP: J.Neill, R.Lieth, B.Austin OOTH 1st: R.Miles, M.morley, V.Collins OOHT 2nd: K.Fuller, T.O’Loughlin, P.Nelson, BUNNY: P.Cooke, T.Stweaert, L.Cordery WEDNESDAY SCROUNGERS 1st: S.Patching 2nd: R.Gilmore 3rd: J.Deiebn 4th: R.Eaton
WEDNESDAY PAIRS 1st: W.Ogrodniczek, K.Soens 2nd: G.Healing, C.Hammant, OOTH 1st: S.Andrews, K.Thornton OOTH 2nd: C.Dean, T.Dean OOTH 3ed: C.Ebert, I.Mclaren BUNNY: B.Short, R.Short THURSDAY LADIES CLUB SELECT TRIPLES 1st: P.Ditchburn, J.Hillier, B.Short RUNNER UP: A.Christy, D.Heath, M.Millard BUNNY: P.Mann, P.Mannion, L.Fraser, J.Stanley FRIDAY MEN’S PAIRS 1st: J.Howarth, K.Soens 2nd: K.Ford, K.Muller OOTH 1st: T.Dean, I.Cooper OOTH 2nd: J.Studd, J.Mercer OOTH 3rd: S.Martin, R.Avern BUNNY: M.Rooney, G.Hawkins
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
CARPENTRY
“faithfully serving our community”
Iain Macdonald Senior Pensioner please contact steve Barr on 0416 164 445 Discounts owner/operator steve@aircool.net.au
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Kay 0417 886 424 Barry 0417 768 147
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Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE
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Phone 0429 197 606
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EXPERIENCE 0409 253 536
Lic. No. 70390
FENCINg ELECTRICIAN
M.E.M. FENCING MIKE CROCKER BRIBIE ISLAND
16 years Contractor on Bribie Licensed Electrical No. 5430.
Colorbond, Timber, GlassAND & Aluminium INSTALL REPAIR Pool Fencing Retainer Walls • Block Walls LIGHTS - FANS - SAFETY SWITCHES Custom Gates • Sliding • Slat Screening
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EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING
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Sales, Spares and Repairs to:
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Brisbane Northside QRide Motorcycle Training & Licensing
ELECTRICIANS
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CALL NOW 0409 846 559 M.E.M. FENCING Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE
0409 253 536
Phone 0429 197 606 cgreene5@iinet.net.au
Lic. No. 70390
FENCINg
BRIBIE ISLAND
ADVERTISE IN TRADES & SERVICES Ph. Mike 0429 355 467
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Our Services Include: • All Home & Office Stationery • Ink Cartridges & Toners • Black & Colour Copying • Email, Scanning & Faxing
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RANTS & RAVES Dear Editor, Back to the Future! I read with interest your story on the proposed Emergency facility on the Island and thought – “what an awesome idea”! Then I got to “Rants and Raves” and read Susan Kopittke’s letter seemingly decrying the idea. I thought, WHY? While we all agree that more money should indeed be given to supporting the many activities Susan raised, I could not, in all honesty, understand why she felt the Emergency facility should not proceed. This facility would be for the Island, and surrounding areas – e.g. Ningi and Sandstone Point. Hardly a small area as she suggested. There would seem no real evidence to support her claims the facility would “overservice” these areas – just anecdotal comments. In fact, it would provide a much-needed service for our ever-ageing population. A real plan for Bribie’s future! Yes – dementia, cerebral palsy, youth disability, drug addiction, etc are all worthy of help – but all could be helped via the proposed facility – i.e. in providing a centre where people could meet and a central point for advice. Perhaps a meeting room could be provided for community 62
groups at the new facility, with an area set aside for information pamphlets – and coffee/tea and biscuits provided. But the facility would certainly not prevent the elderly from mixing with the community. Its plans suggest specific ideas to combat this (e.g. the childcare centre). A 24/7 Emergency centre is one thing we do lack on the Island and could be lifesaving for many of us in the coming years. Day surgery carried out here is via Caboolture or Northlakes – via visiting specialists would surely be preferable by the majority of patients – saving them time and money. A five-minute trip at 2 am for a life-saving action would surely be preferable to a 35-minute trip to Caboolture plus the wait for the ambulance. A centralised point for doctors, dentists, radiology and pathology, would be welcomed by many – especially those who lack ready transport. The proposed cafe and store would also assist in this. The point is made that the facility will specifically also look at “services” that are not currently available on Bribie. Surely, again, a benefit to us all. We all know how long things take to “get going”. I feel this idea should be given all the help it needs
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and praise the Vaid’s for their forethought and care. Ms Kopittke’s suggestion for help in many areas are worthy of thought and support, but surely not at the expense of something that is clearly needed and would benefit us all – now and in the future! Or – like the road and bridge – we leave it until it becomes critical! Cheers, Michael Matthews. Bribie Island.
Dear Editor, If you ever moan about the parking on Bribie then I suggest you think again! I went to Spring Hill and parked for 1 hour and 9 minutes and it cost me a whopping $40.92!!! What a joke. I could have bought several outfits at Busy Fingers for that amount of money!
Dear Editor, It seems that if one does not have your dog off the leash you have to pay a penalty. Picture taken at Woorim Off leash Beach Section! Jan Van-Arnhem, Bribie.
Dear Editor, Back when recycling bottles etc was worth 10c each, the local Scouts, Guides and so on used to have collection points where you could donate your empties. Good money for them, more drop-off options for you. Now that the scheme has been brought back (why was it ever stopped?) is this practice being revived? If so, perhaps your readers may know who’s doing it, and where? Regards, Diana Grey, Bribie.
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Pat Simpson, Bongaree.
I wanted to say I love your magazine, it’s well laid out and full of local and interesting, informative information. Keep up the good work Paul Taylor, Bellara.
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
It’s sad to think we only care when our precious wildlife isn’t sitting in an aesthetically pleasing position. When are we going to see action to actually protect our local wildlife?
This one is beautiful.
Justin Foster, Bongaree.
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