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TREVOR OF BELLARA BAIT & TACKLE With the weather now warming, the fishing around Bribie, up the pumicestone passage, and through the creeks running into it has been producing some quality fish.

Deb Neill Photography has been helping us recently at The Bribie Islander.

You may have noticed some Most of the beaches are now seeing good numbers of summer of her photos and articles in whiting, with the best baits being worm, yabbies, and prawn. the last two issues. Deb is an experienced photographer, Large flathead are being caught around the sandbars, gutters, being involved with many and beaches on a multitude of baits and lures. For many, fishing different occasions from the gutters around the sandbars on an outgoing tide has been weddings to corporate events. producing the goods.

No doubt you would have Bream are still about in numbers right through the passage and seen her around the island with canals on the island with fish around the 30 - 40 cm mark being her camera. fairly common. The best baits here have been prawns and mullet strip, while those working soft plastics around the canals and creek Recently she has released her Christmas card range to mouths are being rewarded with nice table fish as well. compliment the beautiful Bribie Squire and snapper are still around in numbers for those fishing Island photo-cards she has for the deeper holes reefs and drop offs. Fish the outgoing tide early sale on Bribie. They each have morning or late afternoon with strips of fish or squid. a real photo which can be put into a frame later.

The bridge pylons and deeper holes in the passage, as well as off the bongaree jetty are producing some nice Jewfish and fish If you send Christmas presents around the meter mark are fairly common. The most successful overseas, now is the time to baits here have been whole or live mullet and squid which can be do it so it reaches your family caught at a number of places around the island fairly easily. and friends on time. Have a It was a disappointing tailor season, but we are still seeing some look for them at the Bribie fish making their way into people’s eskys. Unfortunately though, Post Office, Woorim Surfside News, Mayyada Bazaar, The those targeting them have found them a little patchy.

Crabs are finally on the move, and those putting in the effort have been rewarded with some quality sand and mud crabs around the shallows and up through the creeks.

With the warmer weather now upon us, it’s the time to start heading offshore and around the southern channel markers targeting mackerel and other pelagics. Either that or heading up the creeks to chase mangrove jack.

Michael schuberg with a 83 cm flathead caught off one of the many sandbars , released after a quick photo

Plenty of pan sized snapper around the bridge pylons and deeper drop offs in the passage

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Singing Tips & Tricks:

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Island Attributes:

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Missing Cat Anu:

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Music News:

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PINKY PELICAN’S PERFECT ADVENTURE MARGARET As you cross the bridge to Bribie Island you can often see pelicans sitting on top of the lights that light up the bridge at night. The pelicans have a fantastic view from the top of the lights and they can see when boats come in from Moreton Bay and from the other direction where the Pumistone Passage flows north to Caloundra, passing the Glasshouse Mountains on the left.

The pelicans can see when boats moor at the pontoon at Bongaree or at the Sylvan Beach pontoon where the Rescue boat is moored. Whenever fishing boats come in and tie up to either pontoon, the pelicans fly in to one or the other and swim around near the boats hoping that the fishermen will clean their fish and throw the scraps overboard.

There are thirteen lights that span the bridge and sometimes there will be a pelican sitting on the top of each one. Best of all they can see fish swimming underneath the bridge and can swoop down from their lofty perch and hopefully catch a fish for their dinner. In the winter the heat from the lights warm their little bottoms and they can doze in the sun while keeping one eye open for fish that they might catch.

One day, the youngest Pelican who was known as Pinky and who was quite a mischievous bird, decided it was time for an adventure. He had often seen a pod of dolphins heading in from Moreton Bay and thought what fun it would be if he could land on the back of one of them.

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He had never heard of anyone doing this before and thought it would be so good if he could be the first.

He told the other Pelicans about his idea when they had all met together in the shallow water close to the beach. One of the older pelicans said gruffly “Humpf, can’t be done” and another said “Impossible” and others thought this would be too difficult as the dolphins don’t stay on the surface of the water very long and also it might frighten them or make the dolphins angry.

A couple of the younger Pelicans thought it would be a hoot if Pinky could do this and they made a bet that it couldn’t be done. The prize, if Pinky could land on a dolphin’s back, was to be the biggest fish that was caught the next day. Pinky couldn’t back out now and what a prize! He thought the prize of a fish was a great idea and if he was successful in his quest he could have a day off catching a fish for himself.

It was two days before a pod of five dolphins swam in from the ocean and from their perch on top of the lights on the Bribie Bridge, one of the young pelicans named Polly, called out that she could see the dolphins in the far distance coming in from the ocean on the high tide. Pinky Pelican made sure he was on the right light so that he would have a straight flight when he swooped down to the dolphins. The timing had to be just right so that he could land on the dolphin’s back when it emerged from the water.

Just as Pinky flew down towards the dolphins they disappeared beneath the water and as he flew back to the bridge, he realised

this was going to be harder than he had first thought. He had just landed on the bridge when he saw them pop up out of the water again and so he quickly flew down towards them but they again disappeared beneath the water just as he got there. It happened again and again until Pinky realised the dolphins were being mischievous and playing tricks on him.

The other pelicans laughed and said that it couldn’t be done but Pinky was determined. He couldn’t let a bunch of dolphins outsmart him and after all he had a reputation to live up to and as well his prize had been increased to a big fish for the next three days if he was successful in his endeavour.

"I did it! I did it!"

So he kept on trying and one day when he least expected it, as he approached the dolphins, he saw that one of them was staying on the surface of the water a bit longer than usual.

Pinky saw his chance.

The water was clear and he could see them swimming swiftly towards the surface. He swooped down quickly and with his wings spread wide he hovered for moment thinking to himself “This time, this time”.

Just as one dolphin emerged from the water he managed to

awkwardly land briefly on its back with his big webbed feet.

He was overjoyed that at last he had achieved his aim and he knew he had won the prize of 3 lovely big fish that he wouldn’t have to catch himself. What fun he had had.

All the pelicans met on the beach where the younger ones screeched and flapped their wings as they congratulated Pinky.

The older pelicans ruffled their feathers in admiration because they thought such a thing couldn’t be done but were secretly happy that Pinky hadn’t given up and had tried again and again until he had reached his goal. Pinky stood tall, puffed up his chest feathers, flapped his wings and enjoyed the admiration he was receiving from all the other pelicans.

One afternoon Pinky was sitting on his favourite light on the bridge and dozing in the late afternoon sun. He had one eye closed while the other eye was watching as the sun made its slow descent behind the mountains, gradually turning the bright blue sky to pale blue then to pink, gold, orange and then a fiery red. He watched as the sky and sea darkened and also saw the boats as they came under the bridge on their way home after a day on the water with the white foam splashing behind them.

Just before day turned to night, the playful pod of dolphins passed under the bridge. As they emerged on the other side of the bridge one dolphin turned on his side, waved his fin and winked at the pelicans sitting on the bridge. The pelicans flapped their wings in reply.

Meanwhile Pinky sat on his favourite light on the Bribie Bridge and dreamed of what his next adventure might be.

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NEW BEGINNINGS NIKITA CHEE

JOHN O’BRIEN

Well it’s that time again. You know, when that famous Australian scent of barbecue wafts through the balmy spring air, mingled of course with insect-repellent.

When the old winter wool comes off and the sunscreen gets slapped on. Yes Bribie Island has come out of hibernation with the sweet smell of holiday season surfacing on the horizon.

About this time last year I, along with a band of year 12’s across the nation, were preparing for their last few weeks of highschool life, and the next few years of tertiary life, work-life, sweet home-life (if you chose the option of bed for the next year), travel and we can’t forget formal and other such end-of-school celebrations.

3. If you’re going to take a gap year, that’s great! Remember not to get lackadaisical on your time off. Perhaps try new hobbies or learn new skills.

4. Talk to people! Ask experienced people how they got started in their career or in their study field.

5. If you are planning to pursue further study, awesome, do something you love!

While this is usually a time of joy and excitement, it can also have schoolleavers feeling a tad confused, or even empty if they don’t have a clear idea of what they want to pursue.

Well I’m here to tell you that is perfectly OK, and a really normal feeling; I felt it.

So to all the soonto-be former students, I hope all good things come your way. Try your best with what you have left and if you don’t get the grades you thought you might, don’t stress! While they might define Every life-journey is completely course preferences for tertiary unique from person to person, study, they do not define so while we should inspire our you. I’m often told, what’s the fellow peers to have dreams and point in having a profession achieve our best, we certainly and being successful if kindness shouldn’t compare ourselves to is not in your vocabulary. each other. Oscar Wilde said it simply, “Be yourself, everyone However I think it’s also else is already taken”. important to learn that if you On that note, let’s look at seven do have a dream, you have to things to consider not only put in the work. There’s a wise upon leaving school but when saying that says, “Faith without changing season in any stage works is dead”. So don’t only hope for the best, do your best! of your life.

1. First of all don’t worry if you don’t know exactly what your calling may be right at this moment! There are studies that show people can go through several careers and numerous occupations in a lifetime which actually is pretty cool.

2. Let your brain and your body take a breather and relax for a little while.

After my column in last month’s issue, I received a lot of positive feedback about singing in general. So, I have decided to share a few basic tips which I have picked up over the years, that may help to encourage some folk who are not trained singers and who may be struggling with simple little issues which are holding them back from enjoying their singing to the max.

6. Explore your surrounding Today, there is a heightened and local areas and what’s on. awareness of the value singing brings to so many lives. One Hello road trip! can only be amazed at the level 7. And most importantly, enjoy of talent being displayed on this time! Don’t forget about current television programs what and who really matters. such as The Voice, Australia’s The people you share life with; Got Talent, Australian Idol and family; good friends, the X-Factor. These shows these are things we are opening up wonderful treasure. The best opportunities to performers things in life really both young and old, displaying are free; it’s just a their talents to the world. matter realising how This year, we have been treated valued they are. to a whole new dimension

“EVERY LIFE JOURNEY IS COMPLETELY UNIQUE FROM PERSON TO PERSON”

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TO YOUR OWN TUNE

Remember, you can enjoy this time that we have been given because it is a gift. All the best and have fun!

P.S All jobs are important, hey without plumbers the world would be a scary place, and that goes the same for doctors too.

in entertainment, with the introduction of The Voice: Kids television program. What amazing talent these children displayed!

Some years ago, I invested in a digital singing course. This gave me the basic knowledge and certainly allowed me to enjoy my singing more. Not only did it enable me to take my singing to a higher level, it gave me the confidence to take to the stage and sing to a live audience and what’s more, enjoy my passion to the fullest.

Like everything else in our exciting world of technology, the great advances that have been made have taken learning to sing to new dimensions.

Gone are the days of spending hours on end practising boring scales and the like.

Of course, if your dream is to become an opera singer, scales are simply par for the course.

The emphasis today, especially for beginners who are learning to sing for pleasure, is more about techniques.

Anyone can learn how to sing properly – age is no barrier – if one can talk, one can sing.

What many people don’t know is that the whole body can be used to project sound waves.

It’s not just one’s mouth that is doing all the work when one is singing; the chest, abdominal region and even the face are all working together to transmit the sound that the voice box is generating.

This is the reason that posture is so important when one sings. Controlled breathing is paramount to creating beautiful vocal tones while singing.

There is a whole lot more I could elaborate on breathing techniques. In the next issue of The Bribie Islander, I will tell you about an exciting ‘Learning to Sing’ course I have found on the internet.

I have been diligent in researching this online singing course and I am confident that for as little as $100 totally, with a 60-day money back guarantee, one would achieve the same level of coaching that this same renowned singing coach would charge hundreds of dollars for face-to-face lessons.

Of course, the huge benefit in online singing tuition is that there are literally hours of high quality videos which one gets to keep for ever. This would enable one to keep referring back when, and as often as one needs, to brush up on areas of singing that one may be struggling with. Keep tuned!

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Mario and Luigi were on to it.

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ISLAND ATTRIBUTES MISSING CAT ANU MARJORIE WEBBER // IMAGES: MARJORIE WEBBER BLACK-WINGED STILT (HIMANTOPUS HIMANTOPUS)

The Black-winged Stilt is a common sight around the waterways on Bribie Island.

It is a wading bird mostly seen on the edge of fresh water ponds but also frequents mud flats by the sea, feeding on insects, crabs, worms and small fish.

GRASS LILY (MURDANNIA GRAMINEA)

The Grass Lily is a small, three lobed, purplish, native Australian flower which is to be found on Bribie Island. In certain areas, it is also known by the names ‘Slug Herb’, and ‘Pink Swamp Lily’.

It is easily identified by its long, reddish pink, stilt like legs and black and white feathers. The plumage does not change during the year.

The nest is a platform made of twigs, grass and water reeds and is found near the water.

The Grass Lily grows in wet grassy areas and because the leaves are very grass like is hard to detect unless it is in flower.

The roots are a bunch of edible tubas which were a source of food for the aborigines.

Three to four brown speckled eggs are laid and are incubated by both parents who then share in the rearing of the young for one month.

If danger threatens, the parents will often pretend to be injured to lure the predator away from their offspring.

The birds sometimes engage in aerial combat, which I was fortunate enough to witness once at Buckley’s Hole.

The Black-winged Stilt is widespread in Australia and is found in many other countries as well.

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ARTICLE PROVIDED // IMAGES: DONNA STANGER

The plant grows in clusters across large areas. It can be found growing in Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

The flowering period is usually between January, February, and March. Sometimes though, after heavy rain the pretty purple flowers have been known to spring up at other times.

The search still continues for Donna Stanger’s dear cat Anu, that has been missing since 8th

found Facebook pages that I had Anu listed.

Almost immediately his owner made contact!”

“We had just moved our whole family, two dogs and one cat “It was so emotional seeing their back from New Zealand and he tearful reunion. Charmander was very claustrophobic and recognised his owner straight shaken by the flight over. He away and it was obvious how escaped the house on the first happy he was to be finally going day and become lost, unable to home. He had gone missing find his way back home”. from Narangba such a long time ago. How he got onto the “I’m sure that he’s still in the area Island is anyone’s guess. I hate and we won’t ever give up hope to think that Anu could be living of finding him”. on the streets”.

“There has been a recent “To have helped another lost sighting in Cosmos Avenue, so cat be reunited with his family Donna is pleading for Banksia Beach residents to keep an eye was so rewarding. I really hope that someone is caring for my out”. fur baby and upon reading this A wonderful story has come out story; they find it in their heart of Donna’s search for Anu. An to call me and put an end to our almost identical cat was reunited sadness and endless searching”. with his owner after being lost for nearly 9 months! This cat was “Anu is such a sweetheart and living rough under some bushes our whole family misses him on the centre median strip so much. He has a health issue along Avon Avenue. Thankfully that I’m worried about that a member of the public called needs to be monitored to Donna after seeing one of her prevent a relapse, and he is now lost posters. They were sure it well overdue”. was Anu, especially since his Description of Anu: colouring is very uncommon.

White or cream cat with ginger For over 6 hours Donna and her markings described below: new cat finding friend, Michele looked and called for Anu. The Ginger ears, ginger across his poor cat was so terrified he kept nose & face, ginger stripes on running away and they could his tail, blue eyes that are a bit cross-eyed, and microchipped. see that he was also injured.

Unfortunately Anu was not “We successfully trapped the cat wearing a collar at the time he the following night and I was was lost. heartbroken to discover that while this cat looked almost Please call Donna Stanger on identical, he was not my little 0457 002 666 if you think you Anu. I took some photos and may know of Anu’s whereabouts, put them up on all the lost & no questions asked.

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THE BRIBIE WINELANDER UKULELE STRUMMERS DEB NEILL

PHILIP ARLIDGE The consumption of wine on a regular basis has now become a very important part of the Australian way of life. It was not too many years ago beer was the choice of most and where wine was drank it tended to be quite sweet. Over recent years we have become more adventurous with our choice of beverages, so I thought it would be helpful to give you some information with regards to wine styles which may give you some help when choosing your next purchase.

Most Champagnes are non­ vintage (N.V.), which means blending from different cuvees keeping the style consistent.

Some do carry the vintage though, and it would be wise to check on the growing conditions of that year before buying.

Thank goodness for Google!

Sparkling wines from other countries include Cava from Spain, Prosecco from Italy, and Sekt from Germany.

Over the next months we will look at different styles and try to offer suggestions as to what food to serve them with. If you have any queries please drop me an email on arlidge@bigpond.com.au and we will find the answer and include them in our articles as others may be thinking along the same lines.

The value of The Australian Dollar in recent years has made Champagne the most affordable it probably ever has been, meaning a massive increase in sales. The other day I bought a bottle from a chain store that was their exclusive label for around $25, which would be the cheapest I have ever seen and I have to say for the price it wasn’t bad!

The first wines we will look at are sparkling wines. With Christmas just around the corner, many will be considering sparkling wines for this occasion, as sparkling wines are a great start to any event and as ever there is a choice to suit any budget.

It is even possible to buy Veuve Clicquot and Moet Chandon on special for around $50 per bottle with Piper­Heidsieck and Tattinger under $40, however with the dollar value changing you should buy now to save!

“WHY DO I DRINK CHAMPAGNE FOR BREAKFAST? DOESN’T EVERYONE?” -NOEL COWARD

At the top end, Champagne has always had an aura about it and rightly so. It is the benchmark for all sparkling wines and Champagne will always be Champagne and no other sparkling wine can now carry this title.

Even in France only wine produced within the district of Champagne can carry the title, however I have noticed the Americans still insist on using the term.

Grandin isn’t a bad alternative if you want French at a lower price, but always consider a good Australian instead.

Good Australian alternatives:

PREMIUM: • House of Arras Brut Elite Cuvee • Grant Burge Pinot Chardonnay • Jacobs Creek Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir • Chandon N.V. (related to Moet Chandon) • Jansz Non Vintage • Brown Bros. Prosecco

The main grape varieties used VALUE: in Champagne making are • Seppelts Fleur De Lys N.V. Pinot Noir for body, Pinot • Omni N.V. Meunier for fruitiness and aroma, • Yellow Glen N.V. Yellow and Chardonnay for freshness • Jacobs Creek Pinot and elegance. Champagnes Chardonnay made totally from Chardonnay are called blanc de blanc.

Cheers!

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The Bribie Ukulele Strummers (B.U.S) are a great group of wonderful people who just love playing their ukuleles, having fun and who are always eager to learn each week.

Keith Haigh conducts ukulele lessons on a Monday afternoon at his studio in Woorim.

This group of players have a great cross section of pieces that they perform at concerts in and around this lovely island of ours. Events like The Blessing Of The Surf, as well as private parties. The members of the group are Joy, Lyn, Vonnie, Judy, Diana, Annie and Ted.

As well as the ukulele, Lyn also plays the “washboard”, something Ted found in West Germany while he was last over there. Ted is also on the “tambourine lagerphone”, something he made just recently after a few drinks! Diana plays the “chrome trumpet kazoo” during the group’s solo sections, which always works a treat.

As Keith always says, variety is having a good time and that is what it's all about.

Keith has been teaching music full time since 1980. He teaches most styles of the guitar, bass guitar, voice, and lap steel slide guitar, as well as stage presentation. He is taking bookings right now, so if you would like to join his ukulele group, or would like some music lessons give him a call on 0419 733 282 and find out where your talent lies, so that you too can shine.

DINING OUT BARRY NOYCE Recently opened on our beautiful island is Ebony’s Lounge Cafe. Owner Nilda and Chef Taylor, along with the experienced staff offer a sumptuous variety of International and local cuisine.

working your way through the menu. Vegetarians are well catered for with the inclusion of halloumi on eggplant, as well as the mouthwatering salads, combining roasted beetroot and goats cheese.

Opening seven days at 6.30am, Ebony’s caters for everyone.

There’s more to this place than just the big breakfasts, which are accompanied by a selection of bruschettas and sourdoughs with inviting combinations for the lighter eater.

Ebony's is open until 6pm Monday to Wednesday, and much later in the evening from Thursday to Sunday. Being a B.Y.O. Cafe the corkage is $5.00 per bottle. Remarkably though, 50% of all corkage charges are donated to the Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue.

From lunch to dinner, the menu is extensive. There’s everything from lamb kofta, to peking roast duck breast pancakes, and even lightly tempura coated barramundi. One cannot forget the filling beef burger and salmon or chicken sensations!

On your first visit, what you eat is a difficult decision, which makes you more determined to return again and again,

The Decor and Atmosphere is authentic and relaxed.

Observing the number of patrons over lunch, especially at the weekend, a reservation, even for two, is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Ebony's Lounge Cafe. 2 Jacana Avenue, Woorim. 3408 0127.

You'll be pleasantly surprised.

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WHAT IS MAD PROPERTY?

IS SPRING THE BEST TIME TO SELL?

HALLOWEEN ON THE ISLAND

Welcome to the first monthly edition of MAD Property!

It seems we hear it said around this time of year, Spring is the best selling season in real estate. Is this really the case? A number of reasons why this could be believed, is that Spring is traditionally a time for cleaning out and sprucing up. It’s also the last couple of months before Christmas. So there’s the extra incentive to get the family settled in the new home before Christmas, and the kids ready to start their new school in the New Year. Spontaneous holiday makers on the island fall in love and decide promptly that this is where they want to live.

Although primarily an American tradition, each year more and more Bribie kids get into the spirit and celebrate Halloween. So this year I am going to be encouraging Banksia Beach residents to participate. Keep an eye out for the orange balloon in your mail box shortly. My flyer will have all the details, and I hope everyone is able to take part. It’s fun way to bring the community together and give the kids a bit of fun… along with a sugar rush!

When I meet people, the first question they ask me when they find out what I do is, “So, how’s the Bribie market doing?”

So, the idea of MAD Property was formed; a monthly report designed to keep you up to date with all things real estate - facts and figures as well as discussions on relevant issues that affect our local market place.

You’ll get the low-down and the run-down on the goings on around town.

I live on Bribie with my amazing husband, Alastair, and two of the best boys in the world ­­- Xavier and Sebastian. We feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful corner of the world, and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Oh and yes, I’m a real estate agent.

Mine is the best job in the world and I really love helping people achieve their property dreams and successes. So this report is for locals who want to get an honest opinion, along with up to date information from a true local who loves this place and loves meeting all the characters living on our Island.

And remember, it’s your report – if there’s anything you would like discussed or explained, just send me an email. I would love your feedback.

There is no question that over the last couple of years, sales have increased around September and continued strongly for the last few months of the year. But I don’t think there is a ‘magic time’ to sell real estate. Every person has different needs, and if a property is priced correctly for the market then it will sell – no matter the time of year.

HAVE YOUR OWN SAY...

If there is anything you would like to see included in the MAD Property report, just send me an email. I’d love to hear from you. madelaine@c21premia.com.au I want this report to be in keeping with the values of The Bribie Islander. That is, local issues and information for locals, by locals.

THE NUMBERS...

Properties sold on Bribie between 1 July 2014 & 30 August 2014: SUBURB

NO. OF PROPERTIES SOLD

HIGHEST $

LOWEST $

BONGAREE

31

$475,000

$181,000

BANKSIA BEACH

19

$1,015,000

$360,000

BELLARA

8

$435,000

$225,000

WOORIM

9

$810,000

$250,000

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KING OF NINGI: THE KING’S LADY LOU SNEWZR

CHOOSING A PUP YVONNE BISHOP // IMAGE: PROVIDED

Milo the ginger and white tomcat is now back to his usual fussy self, turning his nose up at food that does not meet his taste bud’s criteria. The ticks are bad already, and its not even real tick season just yet either.

After seeing the same signs which we had experienced with Milo with Kitty Soft Claws our Burmese cat, I had her checked

by Jackie the vet and it’s not good news.

See Milo, a bigger sized cat than Kitty had two ticks and only just pulled through after two weeks, Kitty had five removed. A smaller younger cat and in a very poor state, we were all hoping she pulls through.

Same drill, I fed her medicine through a syringe and small amounts of water. She didn’t take this too well and seemed to struggle to swallow the fluids, dazed by the poison.

Paralysis ticks inject a serum into the victims blood which starts work on the back legs first, paralysing the animal. It then moves towards the front of their little bodies, affecting the lungs, making it very hard to breath. It amazes me that such a small tick can do so much harm.

Kitty was placed in a quiet dark area to gain as much rest as possible. A tell-tale sign is the large dilated pupils, which in effect can’t take in too much light so best to keep away from bright lights and sunshine.

Kitty is very poorly at this stage, laying on her right side with her tongue hanging out. Breathing is more of a struggle with every breath. Very sad and frustrating to have such a lovely pet fighting for her life when all you can do is care, hope and wait.

Short, quiet visits from the kids individually petting her with they too hoping we don’t lose our little ‘posh’ cat. I myself made regular checks on Kitty. With the signs were much worse than Milo there wasn’t much hope that she’d make it.

What else can one do?

It was a sad moment when we buried Kitty at the back of our garden and laid her to rest, the kids were devastated and were my wife and myself.

The entire family is affected.

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My little girl (5) said to me “she was a wonderful cat, she was your shed cat ah dad?”

Kitty was a shed cat and would always come in and say hello whilst I was working on my computer. She was a cool cat and used to keep me company.

In the last issue, I covered the cost and time any puppy may have as an impact on your family.

The next decision is what sort of dog would fit your individual lifestyle. There are many (often over-looked) points to consider:

She will be sadly missed.

PUREBRED OR CROSSBREED?

Not long after, Jackie the vet texted me and asked how Kitty Soft Claws was doing, I replied with the bad news.

PUREBRED – research into the breed you would like to have.

Visit dog shows or research on the internet. The best place to buy a puppy is from a reputable, registered breeder. You’ll be able to view the mother and maybe the father as well. This will give an indication on how your puppy will look and a clue to his temperament.

A few days later a card arrived in the post which I thought was really lovely considering Jackie must see lots of animals pass away, perhaps she could see clearly our family’s love for Kitty?

Kitty soft claws was a lovely cat and you loved her and gave her a good life.

She must have loved walking in the bush!

Thinking of you all.

Dr Jackie A Cats Last Will and Testament Before humans die They write their last will and testament They give their home and all they have To those they leave behind If, with my paws, I could do the same This is what I’d ask…

‘To a poor and lonely stray I’d give a happy home My bowl and cosy bed Soft pillow and all of my toys The lap, which I loved so much The hand that stroked my fur And the sweet voice that spoke my name’ I’d will to the sad, scared sheltered cat The place I had in my humans loving heart To which there seemed no bounds So when I die please do not say ‘I will never have a pet again For the loss and pain is more than I can bear’ Instead go find an unloved pet One whose life has held no joy or hope And give my place to him This is the only thing I have to give The love I left behind`

Written in loving memory of Kitty Soft Claws.

A good breeder will also breed from healthy stock and eliminate as best as possible any hereditary issues, such as hip/elbow dysplasia.

CROSSBREED – if the breed of the dog is not an issue then maybe a crossbreed is suitable for you. There are so many puppies and dogs in animal shelters looking for a forever home. Places like the RSPCA temperament test their dogs and always try and match the best dog for you.

Whatever dog you choose, the best age to bring them home is between 8 – 10 weeks.

MALE OR FEMALE? Both sexes make great pets.

Some points to consider are that desexing is easier and cheaper in a male dog. Also, when being walked more male dogs than females will stop to sniff every lamp post etc and mark their territory.

breed such as a Jack Russell would be happier running around acreage.

Whatever breed or size of dog, it is important that they are exercised daily.

LONG OR SHORT COAT? Again time and cost must be factored in. Long coats need more grooming to prevent matting, and may even need to be regularly clipped through the warmer months. If you’re house proud, or someone in the family has asthma, there are breeds that are suitable – poodles and bichon friezes.

They do not shed hair.

YOUR OWN LIFESTYLE?

Smaller dogs live longer and are cheaper to “run”. Veterinary costs, as well as daily feeding will cost less than bigger dogs. The size of your home is irrelevant to the size of the dog. In Europe and North America, lots of people live in apartments with dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Your lifestyle should be considered when choosing a breed. If you are active and love swimming, cycling etc then breeds such as Labradors, Border Collies, or German Shepherds maybe the dog for you. As mentioned before though, if you love watching movies all day long Greyhounds or small companion dogs like Maltese are better suited.

Giant breeds like Bull Mastiffs or Greyhounds are quite happy lying on the couch all day watching TV, whereas a small

Do your homework and consider the above points and try not to choose a puppy on cute factor alone.

LARGE OR SMALL?

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PETS MISSING OUT, COULD YOU HELP? CADAWI

tenants to foster an animal in rented premises.

Caboolture and District Animal Welfare Inc has been caring for surrendered cats and dogs in the local area for the past 24 years.

Alan urges landlords and agents to remember that cats and dogs don’t stay up late partying, don’t play loud music or generally damage a property.

CADAWI gives an undertaking to all landlords that they will remove a problem animal at once should an issue arise.

CADAWI, as it more popularly known operates Op Shops on Bribie Island (opposite BP) and at Caboolture (opposite the railway station) to help fund its operations.

Animals are cared for in foster homes staffed by volunteers.

Like all organisations, CADAWI struggles to find enough foster carers to cater for the number of surrendered animals.

CADAWI often receive offers from people in the community who are renting but when they check with the landlord the answer is generally “no”.

Pets bring an immense amount of pleasure, comfort, and peace to foster carers who may otherwise not have any contentment in their life.

CADAWI provide foster carers with all of the equipment, food and vet treatments needed to foster and can generally cater to special restrictions any landlord may wish to impose.

So, please landlords and agents, please rethink a “blanket no” to animals in rented premises and evaluate requests on a case by case basis and help share the love and save the lives of innocent little animals.

POSSUMS & GLIDERS GALORE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND

Following this, with the help of around 20 volunteers, over 160 nest-boxes were monitored over seven half-day sessions.

During August and September 2014, Wildlife Queensland’s Queensland Glider Network ran the first of its biannual nestbox monitoring rounds in the Flinders Karawatha Corridor as part of an ongoing project which aims to map and improve glider populations in the region.

Before monitoring commenced, two training workshops were held to explain the role of nest-boxes as a conservation management tool and equip the volunteers with the skills and knowledge to distinguish between the different glider species and use the monitoring equipment.

Using a camera attached to an extendable pole and a wireless hand-held monitor, the volunteers were able to view the contents of the nest-boxes.

The majority of nest-boxes showed signs of occupancy with many containing leaf nests.

We were even fortunate enough to see 18 squirrel gliders, 27 common brushtail possums and one ringtail possum.

Sharon’s Bloem’s is now in Bloom!

CADAWI President, Alan Farrell is urging all landlords and Real Estate Agents in the local community to rethink their attitude towards requests from

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BRIBIE VIBE CELEBRATED HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE? WITH THANKS QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

SANDRA CONTE // IMAGES: SANDRA CONTE The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre has been enjoying a renewed vigour through the diversity on offer in its programming and wellattended monthly markets.

the children to explore around

Take any given week at the Centre and there is a host of happenings. Last Sunday saw a sea of punters attend the market day starting with morning yoga in the quadrangle, breakfast on the deck, plentiful stallholders, open art studios along with the ‘Gemmies’ and ‘Woodies’, who run independently on the same site, opening their shed doors with activities and demonstrations.

elemental subects of fire, air,

The Gleeman singers broke out their bongos during their performance only to be followed by the formation of a huge drumming circle in the open air.

the space while visiting.

The Artist of the Month for October is the First Bribie Printmakers

exploring

the

earth and water under the installation title ‘Elemental my dear Watson’. Imposing size and technique parameters on their are no larger than 21cm square and employ the techniques of Monoprint, Collagraph, Relief Print and Screen Print. There will be a presentation by the group followed by a morning tea on Centre.

Subject to section 144A(1), a driver overtaking a vehicle— (a) must pass the vehicle at a sufficient distance to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle; and (b) must not return to the marked lane or line of traffic where the vehicle is travelling until the driver is a sufficient distance past the vehicle to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle.

Children’s holiday workshops produce quality results.

The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre markets run on the last Sunday of the month, with

Beach; there is also a special pre-Christmas twilight market on December 13 from 4-8pm.

If you are stallholder of organic product, handmade, and unique wares then contact the Centre in

Separately, there’s also a free Arts Detective worksheet for

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A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle.

S.144 Keeping a safe distance when overtaking

191 Sunderland Drive Banksia

A selection of School holiday workshops by Island resident artists, Meg Geer of Laeta Loca Design and Sue Harrison of Bribie Potters gave children both resident and visiting to the region time in the studio to produce quality works with the blue-carded tutors.

S.126 Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles

October 8 at 10.30am at the

a new time of 8.30am – 1pm, at

Drumming Circle

Below is the legislation which generally relates to following other vehicles too close and not leaving enough room after overtaking another vehicle.

work the prints for this display

These markets provide a point of difference with a variety of other offerings in a beautiful bush setting.

Entering its 26th year, the centre is a hub for cultural activities with Sunday afternoon of October 5 being no exception. Opera in the Gallery, delivered by the world famous Operatif with the theme of ‘A Dream of Vienna’ is the perfect place for Bribie babes to bling it up and the gents to crack out the cravats.

All too often we see vehicles travelling close behind another vehicle. Why do they do this? It is not unusual to have vehicles travelling close to each other for extended periods of time and for no apparent reason. Can it be to get to their destination 2 seconds earlier or is it just impatience? If you run into the rear of another vehicle the consequences can be drastic. Imagine striking the rear of a motorcycle or bicyclist. Even running into the rear of another car can be enough to cause one to lose control and veer into oncoming traffic or leave the roadway and crash.

time for the next markets to be part of this creative community.

If you are looking for some Bribie originals with a vibe, then the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is where you’ll find it. Free entry. Free Parking.

All Centre enquiries: 07 3408 9288 info@bribieartcentre.com.au

Remember that when we are driving, time is our friend. The more time we have to react to an incident, the more chances we have of avoiding an incident occurring. Two ways we can give ourselves more time is by reducing speed and increasing distances from other vehicles. When we are travelling at 100kph we are travelling at over 25 metres every second. At 60kph we are travelling at over 15 metres every second.

The general rule of thumb is that the minimum safe following distance in good conditions is 2 seconds. This should be doubled in adverse weather and road conditions. Therefore in a 100kph zone in good conditions the minimum safe following distance is about 60 metres and in a 60kph zone it is about 30 metres. You may have noticed I have highlighted that these are the minimum recommended distances.

The easiest way to check this distance is by counting when the vehicle in front of you passes a point on the road such as a guide post and then begin counting a full 2 seconds. If the front of your car has reached the same point before you can count 2 full seconds you are travelling too close and you need to increase your following distance. (Remember to count “one thousand and one, one thousand and two” and don’t rush by saying one, two. Better still have a passenger time you on a watch). When you become used to the distance it will eventually become second nature.

Remember that the more room you give yourself, the more time you have to react. And as we all know, “time is your friend”.

Until next time remember to treat other motorist the way you would want them to treat you on the road.

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FOR THE KIDS ATTENTION ALL KIDS! We are looking for pint-sized reporters! We would like to feature a budding child author in each month’s issue of The Bribie Islander. If you would like to apply, send us an email to thebribieislander@gmail.com with your ideas on what you would like to write about.

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DEB’S PICKLED CHILLIES DEB NEILL It’s finally that time of year, our vegetables are starting to get their grow on. That means that it’s a good time to start to think and plan exactly what we are going to do with all of our produce.

I for one love chilli in all different ways. This particular recipe is as simple as it gets and oh so yummy! I use these in sandwiches and salads , actually anywhere there is chilli required in a recipe.

Pickling chillies is great because you can choose the chillies that you like. Either fiery hot or mild, it’s completely up to you.

A trial and error type process, it’s really a pickle, then wait and see kind of thing. You’ll soon work out which plants you grow have the hottest chilli! If you have an abundance, this recipe is simple and you can pickle as many as you like in one go.

The process begins with your chillies the night before, washing them and then (here’s the tedious bit) putting a small slit lengthways in each chilli with a sharp knife (this is so the salt and vinegar gets right through the entire chilli, preserving them properly) Afterwards, put them all together in a bowl with about half a cup of salt per kilo of chillies (rock salt works best). Fill with water and place a plate or something on top so they don’t float. Leave overnight.

The next day, drain the chillies. The actual recipe is really simple: INGREDIENTS: A mixture consisting of 2/3 white vinegar and 1/3 water, making sure there is enough mixture to cover every chilli in each jar.

That’s all there is to it! No matter how many chillies you have it’s still the same ratio!

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You will also need enough jars to accommodate your chillies. I sterilise mine before use by boiling them.

METHOD: Put all of your chillies into the jars prepared.

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Boil the water and vinegar mixture for about five minutes, and pour over the chillies into the jars. Tap, shake and wiggle the jars to get rid of any excess air.

Just pop the jars into the pantry for about 3-4 weeks before you eat, and refrigerate after opening. Simple!

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NEIGHBOURHOOD HAPPENINGS CONTACT US TO HAVE YOUR CLUB/ORGANISATION FEATURED! The Golden Entertainers (featured in September’s issue) annual public concert will be held towards the end of this month.

WHEN: 12:30pm Wednesday 29th October (for 1:30pm start) THEME: Say It With Music COST: Just $8 WHERE: Golden Age Centre, Arcadia Avenue, Woorim The show will be an afternoon of entertainment with songs,dance and laughter. There will light refreshments and lucky door prize, exciting raffles also organised. All are welcome!

Tickets can be purchased on the door or by phoning: Evelyn: 3408 6470 or 0439 439 959 The Bribie & District Woodcrafters are holding their annual competition and exhibition this month. The Bribie and District Woodcrafters are a non profit organisation with around 200 members of all ages.

Over 300 exhibits of lovingly burned, turned, carved, sawn, and hammered works of art in wood will be on display. As well as this, the Woodies shed at the back of the art centre will be open during the exhibition for you to see some of our men and women at work.

WHEN: 18th ­— 26th October, 2014 from 9am to 4pm daily.

WHERE: Matthew Flinders Gallery, Bribie Island Community Art Centre, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach

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Busy Fingers Op Shop are a not for profit organisation that donates all of its profits to Bribie Island organisations. Many groups benefit from Busy Finger’s generosity, including schools, kindergartens, ambulance, police, Bribie Retirement Village, The Boys Scouts and many more.

The shop features great bargains on clothing, shoes, electrical, tools, art, kitchenware, furniture, linen, toys, and much, much more. Best of all, there’s free pickup & low cost delivery!

A: 8 Cotterill Ave, Bongaree P: 3408 1014 E: busyfingers1@bigpond.com Mon-Fri 8.30 — 3 & Sat 8 — 12 VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME! Make friends whilst helping the Bribie Island Community Busy Fingers Fundraisers INC: www.busyfingersfundraiser.com COST: Admission is just a gold coin. This gives you a chance to win the door prize of a beautiful jewellery box.

Many items will be for sale during the exhibition, and it is a good chance to do some early Christmas shopping for quality, local, well priced hand-made products. The Woodies would like to invite you to vote in the People’s Choice Award for the item you think is the best in the exhibition.

Raffle tickets will also be on sale with a chance for you to win the first prize of a handmade hall or entrance table or the second prize of a hand turned platter.

Come and join us, we are sure you will not be disappointed!

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