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WE SAY NO TO BULLYING (Bribie says NO to Bullying) PLEASE STOP BULLYING NOW! DON’T BE AFRAID TO

STAND UP & SPEAK OUT

By Neil Wilson

During my time as a primary then secondary school student, I was the victim of frequent episodes of bullying, some of which were physical and some not and, as seemed to be the culture of that period, the teachers seemed to take the attitude that I needed to toughen up and they were never interested in taking any action against it. I clearly remember one particular instance when I was tackled from behind, resulting in me falling down onto concrete and laying there

semi-conscious for several minutes. This then meant that I was late for parade and I was sent to the office whereupon I was given six strokes of the cane for being late and, even though I explained why, nobody believed me. From that time on I have had very little time for schools or school teachers.

Those who work in the education system in modern times would have us all believe that they take a very tough stance against bullying in the schools and that there are programs in

place to address these issues but, following my recent discussions with parents of children who have been the victims of bullying in our local schools and the community, I do question the effectiveness of those programs.

These discussions have led to people (myself included) with a resolve to speak out against this very deplorable conduct making a decision to work together to develop new and more effective strategies which can then be used, not only at schools, but by other community groups as well. We believe that the more people who are willing to join with us in this campaign, the better our chances are of presenting a strong voice to those who we need to convince.

Whilst these decisions have

only been made within recent weeks, there are already indications of support from a number of people in the community and we would welcome a call from anyone whose has experienced instances of bullying, either to your children or perhaps yourself. You can give Kylie Coulstock a call on 0421 235919 or myself on 0448 932484. Please help us make a difference by standing up and saying a very big NO to bullying.

I contacted the Bribie Island High School to arrange an interview to discuss these issues with the principal but she was not available. I also sent an email inviting comment from the Media section at Education Queensland but a reply has not yet been forthcoming.

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THAT’S A LOT OF BOWLS

Organisers of a twenty four hour bowls challenge which took place at the Solander Lake Bowls Club on last weekend in January are still in a state of awe at the unexpected amount of support they received from both local businesses and the community at large. The event was held as a way of raising much needed funding for twenty nine year old father of two Jordan Grant who is a c4 incomplete quadriplegic and confined to a wheelchair after being the victim of an accident in 2012.

Solander Lake Bowls Club Greenkeeper Dan Pritchard, Jordan’s brother in law,

They played through the night

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got together with club staff member Jaydene Hughes to arrange the fundraiser and, along with Jaydene’s husband Anthony, Jordan’s dad Trevor, Charlie Neave and Jordan’s brother Alex, they played a total of 250 ends of bowls over the twenty four hour period.

During the challenge, each bowler played an incredible sixteen hours and when the final bowl was put down, Dan’s blue team were declared the winners.

Dan told me that he could not believe the total amount that was raised. ‘I had hoped that we might be able to raise somewhere around the three thousand mark between the donations and the proceeds of the raffle,’ said Dan. ‘When we came off the green, I was told that the figure was at $9,400 and then the club made that up to an even $10,000. By the

The 2 teams with Jordan and his family end of the day, the total came to $11,200 and to be honest, I was just blown away,’ he added.

give their donation to Dan at the Solander Lake Bowls Club and he will pass on any money received to the fund.

There is an ongoing “Go Fund Me” campaign to help raise the $60,000 that Jordan requires for stem cell treatment that will hopefully allow him to walk again. The campaign is called “Help My Dad Walk Again” and the family are hoping that people’s generosity will result in the target being reached.

Also, if someone would like to donate by other than the Go Fund Me page, they can

The result of this rather unusual fundraiser has demonstrated to Jordan’s family just how caring the local community really is and Dan said that the family and the organisers are so grateful for the support. ‘There are just not enough ways to say thanks to this wonderful community,’ Dan told me. ‘We want everyone to know how much their help is valued,’

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ALMOST DIDN’T BOTHER

By Neil Wilson

A last minute decision to enter her artwork in the 2018 Faber-Castell Urban Sketching competition on Facebook has produced a surprising outcome for Bribie Island artist and photographer, Kathrin Dierich.

Kathrin, a local resident for fifteen years, has said that when she sent in her entry, she really wasn’t expecting to get anywhere. ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I have won first prize and I’m black and blue from pinching myself to make sure that it’s not just a dream,’ she explained.

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Kathrin’s winning entry which she told me does not have a title of this community and there is nowhere in the world that I would rather live,’ she added.

As the winner of the competition, Kathrin will not only receive $1,000 worth of Faber-Castell art supplies but, due to the competition being run in conjunction with The Art Gallery of New South Wales, her winning entry will be displayed in the gallery and an excited Kathrin told me that she can’t wait to see it in there and get a photograph of it. When I spent time talking to Kathrin a few days after the result had been announced, she was making preparations to fly to

Sydney for the presentation of her prize.

Kathrin admitted to me that she has been interested in

Passionate about art.

Kathrin Dierich photography business, “The Glance Photography,” Kathryn also spends time as a volunteer at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre and, after spending time talking to her, her love of all forms of art becomes very apparent. She mentioned to me that with so much natural beauty available to capture on film or canvas, she has loved the island from the moment she first came here.

In October, Kathrin’s works will be featured in her exhibition at the Regional

A very proud Kathrin enjoying the moment at the Art Gallery of New South Wales art from when she was old enough to pick up a pencil.

‘When I began considering a career path, someone told me not to become a struggling artist so, because photography is a form of art, that was what I studied in Berlin where I grew up,’ said Kathrin. ‘One of my first jobs was as a fine art photographer so the whole thing sort of all fits into place.

I also worked for some time as a photo-journalist,’ she said.

As well as running her

Gallery in Mundubbera and she explained to me that most of the images are of Bribie Island. For more information about that exhibition (which I believe would be well worth seeing) or to find out about The Glance Photography, Kathrin can be contacted on 0416 463530 or you can visit her Facebook page, The Glance Photography. Congratulations Kathrin, you and your passion for art as well as our island are a welcome addition to this community.

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IT’S A LONG WAY BACKWARDS

By Neil Wilson

Once upon a time, (and no, this is not a fairy tale) I spent many years as a heavy vehicle driver and one bloke that I used to work with always said that if semitrailers were meant to go backwards, they would have a steering wheel at the rear.

Well, it seems that there are a number of trailer drivers who have begun to wish that they had that accessory when they deliver or pick up in one street in our industrial area after a recent decision to fence off what was a

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thoroughfare from Armitage Street back to First Avenue.

Home to many businesses, the rather lengthy Armitage Street is to all intents a dead end street and apparently, heavy vehicle drivers have been using the unofficial access which runs through property owned by the Transformation Church for many years. Jack Vanderland, the operator of Bellara Removals told me that he is concerned about the ramifications that the closure will bring. ‘As well as the fact that there is no facility for

About to be fenced off. The access that has been used for many years the concerns were explained semi-trailers to turn around and therefore have to reverse to Councillor Savige, she told all the way back out, my other me that she is taking steps to resolve the concerns of concern is that if an accident the Armitage Street business or perhaps a bushfire results owners. ‘I will be working with in the closure of McMahon the appropriate departments Street, everyone has no in Council and I believe the way of getting vehicles out,’ first step will be to arrange said Jack. ‘There is what is for a turn around area at the supposed to be an official Western end of the street,’ access road at the Western said the councillor. ‘As the end but that has always councillor for this area, I been blocked off at the First take the people’s concerns Avenue end,’ he said. seriously and I will be working Following a recent meeting to resolve the issues to between Mr Vanderland everyone’s satisfaction,’ she and Division One Councillor added.

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THE LONG WAY

ROUND TO BRIBIE! Burnett Heads Episode 1

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going on a 15 month trip of misadventure in a bloody big rig around Australia, on a mission to find the place to call home.

Our plan was to start our trip heading South, however my father Herbert from Austria decided, that in my 27 years of living here, now was the perfect time to come for his first visit to Australia to celebrate his 80’th at the Barrier Reef!

Hi there, here is just a quick rehash in case you have missed the introduction from the last Bribie Islander. My short stories are all about our family, Richard my hubby, Ginger our then 9 year old daughter and myself,

Flexible is our ‘middle name’ and so we changed tack and left our rented house in Mapleton to our new tenants, locked up the double garage packed to the rafters with our belongings, furniture and spare car, and headed North to meet my father in Cairns.

Our journey got up to a rocky

start with the arrival at Burnett Heads and by that I don’t just mean the rocks on the beach…

It all started with the ‘parking in’ and a larger than usual on-looking crowd, checking out the ‘oversized rig’ (32 foot 5th wheeler) and how we possibly get it into any spot, let alone the allocated one…

Richard was ready for the deed, while I was still hopping around like a stunned rabbit with no real task at hand apart from totally confusing Richard of where to go with the big van. I was dashing around to the other side of the rig, while in full speed, getting my undies caught on the water supply pole!

I was being snapped back and forth like in a cartoon

FEB/MAR 2018 - ISSUE 14 show to this water snout pole until I realised… and all the onlookers realised what has happened! In slight distress I frantically tried an intricate maneuver to untangle myself without undressing myself.

Meanwhile Richard had free range to park the van without anyone even noticing, due to my ‘side show’.

However this was not our only experience of this sleepy Burnett Heads, as apart form an amazing bike path, endlessly leading along the foreshore sea to the turtle beach and Bargara, there is also an amazing array of aggressive wild life.

Not one bike ride passed without being attacked by multiple magpies, plovers or by a massive amount of sandflies if you fell off your bike on your escape.

Ginger had a particular bad fall, cutting a curb and slamming into a pole!

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Fed up with the rocky walk, we decided to make a short cut over the muddy marsh, just to find out that I was nearly swallowed up by mud – you know like in the movies when you just go deeper and deeper and then disappear with a hand still waving…

Ok it wasn’t quiet that bad as we called it quits in time, but not before Ginger managed to slice her foot on a shell buried in the mud.

The local pharmacy was extremely helpful and we managed to score a doctors appointment in Bundaberg to see to both injuries - two for one thanks to our good

Never mind a couple of meters of trim flapping in the wind while zooming along on the Bruce!

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But it wasn’t just all fun and games, and often Richard was working on the van, trying to fix those niggly bits, or, ignoring them…

With trim or no trim, being on our way to the next destination, we were reminiscing about our favourite parts of Burnett Heads. The windy bike path along the seashore was the winner, however we prefer it with less magpies and a

Magpie Attire sunset along the way, a bit like what Bribie Island has to offer!

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“What is being done about bullying in schools?”

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Being a mother and former Teacher Aide, I understand the serious and heartbreaking consequences of bullying in our schools. Our State Labor Government has put in place immediate measures to combat bullying, such as the establishment of an antibullying taskforce. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been leading the charge to eliminate the problem, particularly cyber-bullying, calling on the Federal

Government to get onboard with a national approach to the issue at the recent Coalition of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting. I will continue to work with our local State Labor team to make sure that a national anti-bullying platform remains on COAG’s agenda.

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This doesn’t make sense to me either, Andie. This year, we’ve seen insurance premiums skyrocket, doubling the rate of inflation by 4 per cent!

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David Kingshott was only fifteen when he commenced his training as an aircraft engineer and it was in this early part of his career that he first discovered his passion for the twin engined Dakota C-47A. ‘I remember one day at Shoreham airfield in East Sussex when a Dakota landed with serious engine problems,’ Dave told me. ‘After it had

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The Dakota that Dave found bears the identification number of 43-48234 and has the name “Oklahoma Gal” displayed on the nose. It was built in 1944 and the signature

Veteran pilot Wally Dalitz (L) and David Kingshott in the cockpit of the Dakota been sitting there for a few months, some people began working on it and I asked if I could help and it was right then when I made up my mind that one day I would own and fly a Dakota.. One thing led to another and I ended up being contracted by them to travel around Europe working on Dakotas, Catalinas and other older aircraft,’ he said.

Dave’s next career opportunity came when he took on the role of Chief Engineer for Air Atlantique in their classic aircraft section which operated ten C-47’s

of one of the workers involved in it’s manufacture has been found on one of the bulkheads. From the factory, Oklahoma Gal was flown to Archerfield, Townsville and then to Port Moresby where it was used in support of Australian troops. The aircraft has a very diverse post war service history, first with the Department of Civil Aviation involved in navigation testing and also to test commercial pilots followed by it’s time flying cargo from Melbourne to King Island and Launceston.

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DAKOTA RESTORATIONS

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Making his dream come true. Dave Kingshott with the Oklahoma Gal in Caboolture, Dave has been that when he was young, he working slowly toward making faced a great deal of adversity the aircraft airworthy and also and restoring the Dakota is his raising the necessary funds way of showing others that “if to allow the task to continue. you keep going when things One of the rather interesting don’t always go as planned fundraisers has involved and times are tough, you holding days when people can will achieve your goal.” ‘If by pay to actually start and run doing this encourages even the massive 1,200 horsepower one person to succeed, I will engines. There has also been feel that it has all been worth times when groups have been it,’ Dave pointed out. invited to inspect the aircraft.

The ultimate aim of Pacific ‘On the day that was marked Dakota Restorations and as a celebration of Women in founder Dave Kingshott is to Aviation, we had all the local have the Oklahoma Gal flying women with an interest in by 2019 and Dave explained aviation involved with engine that this will involve a great starts,’ said Dave. ‘There was deal of time and also money. also a group of kindergarten ‘This aircraft is actually not kids came her and one little in too bad shape. There is girl won a competition to start a bit of corrosion and other the engines. It was such a system damage but the main thrill for her,’ he said. Dave things that will need work is also told me about having a the avionics and the engines, few World War II veterans visit Dave said. ‘We will probably and getting ex Beaufort pilot, be looking at around $110,000 Wally Dalitz to do an engine for each of those,’ he added. start. ‘Wally reckoned that He said that there will soon the Dakota was much more be a go fund me page set up complicated to start than a to help with the restoration Beaufort,’ Dave told me. and in the mean time, there During the time that I spent with this man who is determined to make his dream a reality, he explained

Dave is looking forward to sitting at these controls when the Dakota is flying

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AN AREA FOR OUR FUR BABIES

By Neil Wilson

Those of us who are dog owners are well aware of the importance associated with not only providing ample exercise for our furry pals but also allowing them to run free and mingle

with others of their kind and, whilst there are two designated off leash beach areas and a great fenced in dog park on Bribie Island, the extent of the canine population in the area would suggest that more

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Division One Councillor Brooke Savige is passionate about making sure that there are safe places to exercise our furry pals

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Entertainers of the Island

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By Neil Wilson

BOBBY GUNN The one undeniable fact about any piece of music ever written is that it has a beat, be that very discreet or very evident and in the case of music which is performed by more than just a solo artist, that beat is most often kept by the drummer.

Whilst to date in this series I have features a variety of performers who sing and play various instruments, I have never written about the career of a drummer so for our “Entertainer of the Island” in this issue, I take a look at a man whose music career has spanned many decades, local entertainer, Bobby Gunn.

Bobby (born John Robert but because his dad’s name was Jack, he was always known as Bobby) grew up living with his grandparents and, in 1951 he became a victim of the world polio epidemic causing damage to his right arm. Now we know that people learn to play musical instruments for various reasons, whether it’s because they have a musical family or their talent is discovered at an early age but in Bobby’s case, his ability as a drummer came about following a suggestion by a physiotherapist that drumming may help him to recover from the effects of polio.

“My grandmother took me to Palings Music Store and

bought a set of drums for me when I was thirteen,’ Bobby told me. ‘I’m sure that she would have had to go without to afford them,’ he said. It so happened that Bobby was friends with the son of the Bardon cop and he was interested in singing and song writing and they got together and the two of them used to practice in the cell at the rear of the Bardon police station. ‘After a while I got to know a few musos and one day I got a call from a bloke by the name of Col Collis who needed a drummer for a gig at the View World in South Brisbane,’ said Bobby. ‘He told me that I didn’t need to bring my drums as there was a set at the pub. The bass drum was like something from the Salvation Army band and the snare was terrible. I would have been able to do as good with a saucepan,’ he added.

After a few gigs with Col and then playing with Norm Messinbird at the Brunswick hotel for two pound a night, Bobby joined a band called The Hucklebucks and their gigs were at Cloudland on Saturday afternoons and Tuesday nights. Bobby related that on Saturday afternoons, the Bee Gees used to come to Cloudland and as the band was practising, the Gibbs used

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Playing drums with the band Alter Ego on the 2014 Pacific Dawn Christmas cruise never knew that he recorded to join in. ‘We always taped it until I discovered it on a our sessions and then taped cassette tape of his songs over them the next time,’ that I bought many years explained Bobby. ‘those tapes often had the Bee Gees later,’ he told me. on them so imagine how Bobby moved to Bribie Island valuable they would have from Petrie over five years been if we’d kept them,’ he ago and of course the first said. He also told me that place he headed to check out he learned to play the guitar the local music scene was around that time and he Alby Lincoln’s Locals Only. At learned his first three chords the moment, he satisfies his the same day as Barry Gibb passion for music by singing learned his. During his time with the Bribie Gleemen and with the Hucklebucks, the also the men’s choir at the band backed Lorne Green Catholic Church. Just when I when he performed his hit thought that I knew enough “Ringo” at the showgrounds. about this superbly talented member of our community, I As so many good artists do, Bobby formed his own band which was called The Wanderers and they performed on six nights each week at the Treasury Hotel.

He said that he has backed singers such as Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell (who gave him a belt buckle The Wanderers with a very that apparently has worn out young and happy Bobby Gunn on the drums six belts) during his career.

‘I’ve played in various other discovered that Bobby (Under bands aas well as done the name of John) is a very session work and I reckon talented artist and, lo and that I’ve played in every behold, I actually featured his pub within a three hundred portrait of Elvis in a recent mile radius,’ said Bobby. ‘I article about an art exhibition. even played drums for Tex It seems that when you’ve got Moreton and he wrote a talent, there is definitely more song about me called “Bob than one way to express the Log.” I was well known in yourself. those days and there were quite a few girls that used May I say that with to come to watch me play. entertainers such as Bobby Tex came out one day and Gunn in our community, I starting singing “Why do don’t think that I will run out all the sheilas hang ‘round of subjects for this series.

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With the Moreton Bay region being the home of many environmental and geographical wonders, it seems fitting that the Bribie Island Seaside Museum is currently featuring an exhibition that explores all the nooks and crannies of the area and is entitled “Hidden in Plain View” The display was officially opened on February 9th with those who attended able to hear guest speaker Dr Ian

Gynther, Senior Conservation Officer for the Department of Environment and Science, give an interesting talk about the secret life of a much lesser known resident of Bribie Island, the Water Mouse.

The exhibition was developed by James Abernethy of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and it’s aim is to raise awareness of what is within the region for locals and visitors to

The natural beauty of Pumicestone Passage

Dugongs can be found in our waters The Bribie Island Seaside explore and enjoy. Eight Museum features many such locations are featured in this exhibitions each year and wonderful exhibition and following the current one, they include Pumicestone “Out of the Blue,” a story Passage, D’Aguilar National about the effect on the health Park, Hayes Inlet and Sheep of the oceans and their Station Creek. There are wildlife will open on May 18th. snapshots that highlight environmental gems such as The Seaside Museum is dugongs and the Richmond located on South Esplanade birdwing butterfly as well as at Bongaree and is open special flora and fauna. each day except Monday and more information “Hidden in Plain View” will can be obtained at www. be on display at the Seaside moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Museum until May 13th and is seaside-museum or by expected to be of interest to many visitors whilst it is there. calling 3408 0007.

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Local craft group The Pumicestone Piecers have been overwhelmed by the success of their quilt show which was held on Remembrance Day last year.

As well as being an event where those who attended could see examples of just how talented the group

Hospice Health Service representatives Joan Harrison and Maree Cunningham were thrilled to receive the donation from quilt show organiser Charmaine Ludlow (L)

members really are and purchase one of the fine pieces of handiwork that were for sale, the major prize in the raffle was an exquisitely crafted quilt which featured a very unique design.

During the planning of the quilt show, it had been decided to make donations from the proceeds to local organisations The Diabetic Support Group and the BribieMoreton Hospice Health Service and at the Piecers’ last meeting for January, quilt show organiser Charmaine Ludlow presented cheques for half the total amount of over $1,800 to Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group Co-ordinator Jan Donaldson and also Hospice Health Service representatives Maree Cunningham and Joan Harrison.

Pumicestone Piecers President Beryl Higgins told

Pumicestone Piecers quilt show organiser Charmaine Ludlow presenting a cheque to Jan Donaldson of the Diabetes Support Group me that for a comparatively small quilt show, the amount raised had far exceeded the expectations oof the group and they were pleased to be able to donate such a good amount to the two very worthwhile organisations.

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By Neil Wilson

In an recent exhibition in the Mathew Flinders Gallery in the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, artists Deidre Nelson and Christine Miles joined forces to present a thought provoking display entitled “Disintegration of the Sacred.” The exhibition, which ran in the gallery until February 11th, revolved around the demise of so much that we hold sacred due to the shameful contribution to environmental destruction that is continually made by mankind and featured coats that were crocheted from plastic shopping, newsprint covered twigs, rubbish collages and a structure which was made from plastic bottles.

Christine Miles, currently studying for her Bachelor of Visual Art at the Canberra

University Southbank Campus, describes her contribution to the exhibition as “looking at the fundamental nature of the psychology of our generation to have immediate gratification at the expense of the environment.” Coexhibitor Deidre Nelson says that her work was motivated through her belief that these days we look to the forest, beaches and wild places to renew and find ourselves again. ‘In this exhibition I make small offerings, a few twigs and plastic bottles as a gentle reminder of what we truly treasure and hold sacred,’ she explained.

For those who would like to expand their knowledge of being creative, the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is continuously the venue for

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Whilst most of us are finally settling down to our normal routine after a time of overindulging and relaxing during the Christmas holiday break and the changes to our lifestyle that were brought on during the holiday season, there are some members of our community for whom this time of celebration was not so joyous and would probably have been even less enjoyable were it not for the wonderful support provided by the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre and the dedicated team of volunteers who are responsible for it’s ongoing operation.

In previous issues of this magazine I have told of a number of these volunteers, some who have been at the centre for many years and some who have joined the team in more recent times so for this month’s “Meet the Volunteers” I would like to introduce one of the newest team members, Debbie Gillett. Having moved from New South Wales to our beautiful island with her husband Peter twenty six years ago, Debbie, a proud mum of three boys, Scott, Matt and Luke, is a well known member of the

community, having worked at both the RSL and the Bribie Island Bowls Club in catering and then as an A.I.N. in the aged care industry.

Debbie explained to me that, while working at her job in aged care, she was the victim of an unfortunate accident that ended her career. ‘You are always busy in aged care and one day, while in a hurry going up a set of stairs, I tripped,’ said Debbie. ‘At first, tests revealed that I had fractured my ankle but, after this was operated on, I was still in pain and they discovered that I had also broken my hip. A resulting recent hip replacement meant that I could no longer go to work,’ she added. As I had already realised that Debbie was not the type of person who enjoys doing nothing and is passionate about being able to help people, it came as no surprise to me when she said that she decided to become a volunteer at the Neighbourhood Centre because she just could not sit around at home. ‘I just had

to get out and do something and wanted to be a useful member of the community,’ said Debbie Having commenced her role as a volunteer in December, Debbie works in the reception area for two days each week and is also training in the really important role of emergency relief worker. She told me that being able to play a part in helping those who come to the centre is really rewarding and it is such a great feeling to know that you have helped to make someone’s day a bit brighter.

The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre at 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara is open from Monday until Thursday and provides access to such a large variety of services and these include legal help, financial counselling,

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family counselling, access to Centrelink, free food through the Oz Harvest program each Tuesday and of course, emergency relief to those who find themselves in a less than desirable situation.

There is also a thrift shop where a great range of goods can be purchased at bargain prices and as well as what is available at the centre, the staff there are able to refer clients to other outside services.

Anyone who would like to find out more about what is available at the centre, or perhaps about becoming a volunteer, should either call in to 9 Verdoni Street or contact them on 3408 8440 between 9am and 3pm.

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As we are all well aware, there are a number of organisations that play an important role in the training and development of the youth within the community and one of these which continually strives to live

up to their motto which describes them as “The Leading Youth Development Organisation” is the Australian Navy Cadets.

The organisation operates ninety units throughout the country and I recently had the pleasure of being given a guided tour of our local unit, T.S. (Training Ship) Koopa by two of the staff members, Petty Officers AJ Hughes and Dave Withers.

The T.S. Koopa has been operating since 1990 and, due to it’s location on KalMa-Kuta Drive at Sandstone point, is ideally situated for a naval training station with direct access to Pumicestone Passage at the back door.

Included in the equipment that is available for training are a number of vessels including an open runabout, an RIB which was donated to the unit by the Australian

Navy, two sailing boats and a number of canoes. The cadets attend the unit each Friday evening from 6pm until 9.30pm and during that time, are instructed on all things nautical as well as carry out extensive drill and parade training which is an important part of learning discipline.

Obviously, the cadets spend quite a bit of time out on the water and on occasions have the opportunity to sail on the tall ship “The South Passage.”

Petty Officer AJ Hughes explained that during their time on board the tall ship, the cadets get to do a lot of the work such as handling the sails and driving the ship.

Another very special activity that the cadets participate in from time to time is weapons handling and when this is on the agenda, they participate in live fire exercises at the range at Burpengary

Flags of the various countries that are part of the International Sea Cadets Association Petty Officer Dave Withers, who served in the Australian Navy on a variety of ships including the HMAS Perth and the HMAS Sydney, is in charge of weapons, boat maintenance and ceremonial training including the Drum Corps. ‘We are often asked to attend ceremonies at venues such as Anzac Day and the Drum Corps always play an important role in that,’ Dave told me. ‘We are currently going through the procedure of training more drummers,’ he said.

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As well as Dave and AJ, there at present two other staff who assist with the activities of the T.S. Koopa and Both the

The unit is equipped with all the modern facilities required staff and the unit’s more than fifty cadets (both boys and girls) are currently awaiting the appointment of a new commanding officer.

Young people are eligible to join this exceptionally well run and worthwhile organisation in the year of their thirteenth birthday and are required to leave when they turn eighteen. Petty Officer

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Hughes mentioned that the T.S Koopa has a very special reason to be proud of their reputation. ‘Each year, cadets are selected to participate in exchange programs with other cadet units from around the world,’ said AJ. ‘This is all governed by the International Sea Cadet Association and in 2017, the association held it’s annual conference. During the conference, the delegates were invited to inspect one of the local units and apparently, because they had all heard such good reports on the T.S. Koopa, they insisted in coming here. We held a special day for the visit and the parade was inspected and the salute taken by a Captain from the Japanese delegation. I’m told that they still haven’t stopped talking about it,’ he added.

When the two staff members showed me through the well appointed training facility, I was impressed by the spacious layout of the various areas and this included both the male and female accommodation and the kitchen (whoops, I mean galley) area. Whilst the beds in the female accommodation are conventional double bunks, the male accommodation is furnished with bunks which were donated from the HMAS Manoora. The unit has accommodation for twenty male and twenty female cadet as well as ten staff members of each gender. Dave and AJ explained to me that the unit had to make the necessary alterations to the premises to be declared as fire compliant before it could be suitable for accommodation.

The Navy Cadet trainings are supported by the Australian Navy which provides all uniforms and some funding for activities. “As well as the funding from the navy, we

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The cadets train in a number of vessels rely on support from parents and the community at large to continue providing the necessary activities,’ said Petty Officer Hughes said.

‘Local organisation Busy Fingers have been very generous over the years and theyare providing funds for some renovations on the upper level in the near future,’ he said. Petty Officer Hughes also pointed out that the very reasonable fees that are required for membership of the unit are all used to fund

the activities.

Not only is being a member of the Australian Navy Cadets a wonderful way for young people to prepare themselves for the future, for those who are considering a career in the navy, this is such an important step toward the recruitment process.

Anyone who would like to find out more about the T.S. Koopa can send an email to aj.hughes1@navycadets.gov. au or give AJ a call on 0400 884662.

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Balgowan were spotted making their way along the waterfront on what appears to be for all intents and purposes, a skateboard

but, on closer inspection, these very strange means of transportation only have one wheel. These guys purchased the One Wheels second hand on the internet and they told me that there is nowhere in Australia that offers them for sale.

‘They are manufactured by a company called Future Motion in California and, although there used to be a place in Brisbane which sold them, it has since closed down,’ Steve Balgowan told me. ‘They are self balancing and, after a charge which takes about twenty five minutes, they are capable of running for over 1.5 hours and taking us between ten and fifteen kilometres,’ he added.

This is just one of the many unusual sights that we see in our travels so, watch this space.

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Sometimes you just happen to see something that is not only unusual but also very different to what you have ever seen before and, in this brand new series, we will be featuring some of the weird and wonderful sights

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A number of people have enquired about brewing Kombucha and now SCOBY is available in the store. Scoby is a mother culture to brew Kombucha. Scoby stands for Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast. Symbiotic means that the bateria and yeast strains live together in a complex, mutually supportive community.

Kombucha is a fermented tea known as the ‘immortal health elixir’ by the Chinese and originates in the Far East around 2000 years ago.

Kombucha is a beverage with tremendous health benefits.

Due to the fermentation process, it contains large quantity of healthy probiotics.

These probiotics line the digestive tract and support

immune system. Kombucha generally contains seven strains of probiotics along other nutrients. Also it has vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12 and various acids and esters that give the drink its characteristic tang and fizz. B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12, are known to increase energy levels and help to improve overall mental health.

Kombucha is renowned for gut health; it has beneficial acid, probiotics, amino acids and enzymes. Kombucha contains powerful antioxidants and can help to detoxify the body and protect against disease.

Antioxidants help to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress that can damage cells and decrease the risk for cancers.

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Kombucha has powerful antibacterial agent and good for the cardiovascular system, it helps regulate cholesterol levels and helps maintain a healthy liver.

How to make Kombucha You need 1 large glass jar (or bowl), 1 piece of cloth or dishtowel to cover the jar to secure the glass jar. 1 SCOBY disk, filtered water, if possible. ½ cup organic cane sugar (for 8 cups of water) if available.

Directions: 1. Bring your water to boil and add the teabags and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

2. Allow water to sit and the tea to steep for about 15 minutes.

3. Let the mixture cool down to room temperature, and add the tea mixture to your jar/bowl. Drop in the SCOBY disk and 1 cup of pre-made kombucha.

4. Cover the jar/bowl with a peice of cloth and by using a rubber band or some sort of tie. You want the cloth to cover the wide opening of the jar and stay in place but be thin enough to allow air to pass through.

5. Allow the kombucha to sit for 7–10 days, depending on the flavor you’re looking for.

Less time produces a weaker kombucha that tastes less sour, while a longer sitting time makes the kombucha ferment even longer and develop more taste.

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ABOVE THE CLOUDSBy Hazel King

Fleecy, soft, cotton wool clouds Tinted pale grey with one splash of sunset coloured hues.

The sky’s canopy pale blue With a pink tinged horizon As the sky thrusts through the cotton wool clouds.

To unknown destinations.

Slowly descending earthward now Excited anticipation of meeting loved ones.

Journey’s end And a bright new beginning to welcome.

By Hazel King Bribie Island

Gliding across the clouds like an alpine skier, With the noise of the jet engines Masking every other sound.

Red beacon light Flashing against the fuselage, Warning other sky travellers of our presence.

SOMEONE TO GROW OLD WITH

Then slowly the darkness descends And the cabin of the sky bird becomes brighter, Lighting the inside against the outside darkening For those intrepid travellers journeying together

Sitting there on the beach, Imagining you beside me, Perhaps with your strong arm Across my shoulder, Sitting quietly and enjoying just being there together.

CHRISTMAS TREE ANGEL

cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor.. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.

When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the PreChristmas pressure.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.

Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.

Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum.

When he went to the

Surf sounds, gulls cries, Waves washing on the shore, Couples passing by hand in hand, Some silent, others engrossed in each other.

For things which can never be,

Tears began to well in my eyes Spilling over, slowly tracing a pattern down my cheeks.

Like raindrops on a window pane On a cold winter’s evening.

The ache in my heart Seemingly inconsolable Knowing that circumstances Will not permit anything but a growing friendship For the moment.

The balmy sea breeze And the warm summer’s sun Dry the tears before they can fall.

And somehow the fresh sea air And the summer’s breezes, Bring about a peace, Knowing that our friendship Is special and not too many would understand.

Your care and concern beyond compare Knowing your thoughts are with me

LAUGH RIOT

Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said very cheerfully, ‘Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn’t this a lovely day?

I have a beautiful tree for you.

Where would you like me to stick it?’

And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

Not a lot of people know this.

MY LAST ROUND OF GOLF

While golfing, I took a quick turn to avoid hitting a rabbit hole, and accidentally overturned my golf cart near the base of a tree on the fringe of the cart path, and severely banged my head.

A very beautiful and extremely attractive lady who lived on the edge of the golf course heard the noise, ran out of her villa and shouted, “Are you okay?”

As I looked up, I noticed she was wearing only a silky see through robe which was partially open, revealing what appeared to be a VERY, VERY nice figure.

“I’m okay I think,” I replied as I pulled myself out from under the twisted cart.

She said, “ Follow me over to my villa so I can clean and bandage that nasty scrape on your head, then you can rest a while, and I’ll help you get the cart back on its’ wheels later on.”

From time to time Brings about an incredible feeling of awe That I may have just a small place In your very large heart.

Oh that I would meet Such a man as you To grow old with and to love.

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“That’s nice of you,” I answered, “but I don’t think my wife will like me doing that!”

“Oh, come now, I am a nurse” she insisted. “I need to see if you have any more scrapes and then treat them properly.”

She was really pretty, and very persuasive and being sort of shaken and weak, I agreed, but repeated, “I’m sure my wife won’t like this.”

We walked to her place just 100 feet or so away, and after a couple of Scotch and waters and the bandaging, I thanked her and said, “I feel a lot better, but I know my wife is going to be really upset, so I’d better get going.”

“Don’t be silly!” she said with a smile, letting her robe fall even more open.

“Stay for a while. She doesn’t have to know a thing, is she close by?” ”Yes”, I answered, “Probably still under the cart….”

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Ever attempted to draw a person and ended up with an image that more closely resembles the missing link than the person? Well, if you answered yes to that, perhaps you should consider enrolling in the upcoming Life Drawing classes at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre that commence on February 28th. The classes begin at 6.30pm, will be all about

Artist and art educator Geoff Ginn

By Neil Wilson

techniques, materials and approaches to drawing the human form and will be conducted by artist and art educator, Geoff Ginn.

Anyone who is interested should phone 0421 724441 for all the details.

so an early booking is advisable.

Anyone who would like to have a bit of fun andtry something completely new should book themselves into Noelene Johnston’s Mixed Media Art Classes that start on march 7th. This is a six week course and is all about experimenting, taking a few risks, making mistakes and of course having fun. The number to call for information and bookings is 0421 283582 and I’m told that there are limited places available

The current exhibition in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Arts Centre is entitled “The Working Together Groups Joint Exhibition” and, like every display held in the gallery, it is well worth a look. The Working Together Groups’ activities include sewing, pottery, painting and leadlighting as well as quilting, print making and drawing.

Also, the Vibe Markets are held at the centre on the last Sunday of each month and offer patrons a great

Coloured pencil works in the exhibition

morning out. The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach and the number to call for information is 3408 9288.

Beautiful watercolours

The Working Together Groups joint exhibition

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Dear ​Editor,

Hi there I found a few items that may be worthy of putting into print as food for thought?

“Sometimes the message has to be blunt so you will see the point” “Its very easy to avoid criticism: say nothing, do nothing, be nothing” “If at first you don’t succeed you’re running about average” Kind Regards, Farley Dear ​Editor, After seeing so many negative stories in the newspapers and on T.V about Queensland Health, I for one would like to share a positive one with the readers.

Approximately four months ago, I was diagnosed with a heart problem. From day

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES

Transformation Centre (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@transformationcentre.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Transform Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (8.30am - 3.30pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Fridays (8:30am 12noon) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Bribie INC Christian Outreach Centre Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree P: 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Services: Saturdays 7pm light supper provided (1hr service)

one, every person that I came in contact with (from the administration staff, my G.P, to the cardiac surgeon) were understanding, kind and caring; nothing was too much trouble for them.

The nursing staff at Prince Charles Hospital were the same, sometimes under very difficult circumstances and I cannot thank them enough.

The hands-on workers in Queensland Health must rate as some of the best in Australia.

P.S. if you get a chance to give to the Heart Foundation, don’t hesitate;you never know, it could be you next.

Rob Nickling Sandstone point Dear ​Editor, One A Day: Do you know that if you get out of bed at 6:00 am in the morning and go to Sundays 9am kids ministry & morning tea provided (1hr 15min service) Youth Culture Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building) P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044 When: Every Friday 7pm-8:30pm Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm Informal worship for all ages Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion.

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bed again at approximately 10:30 pm every night and during that time you make just one person smile, do you realise that you have made 365 people smile in one year. give yourself a personal challenge, see if you can inprove that average.

N.E.Street Bribie Island Dear ​Editor, WHY: (If any person so desires, arrive at your own conclusions) Unfortunately, in my opinion, some sad pathetic, individuals go through life doing very little other then attempting to ridicule, insult or and intimidate at various, possibly selected times, potentially future well meaning in most instances, future positive achievers. To be candid, I personally am in no way interested in spending any

of my time, concentration or attention on trying to discover or even to take the time to understand why. “ Good Riddens” I say and the only thing positive to come out of a situation such as this (if there really is one} is while these types of individuals such as these spend time continuing to insult, ridicule or talking down any particular person at any random or particular time is the fact that, in my opinion while they are perpetrating these potentially selfish, possibly self serving, in most instances totally misguided or possible thoughtless activities they are leaving some other potentially future, in most instances innocent poor victim alone.

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FEB/MAR 2018 - ISSUE 14

Bribie Island

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Solar Sky Light (no roof hole needed)

SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

SOLAR SKYLIGHTS!

BEFORE... photo of the Dark and Gloomy Kitchen

AFTER... Installation Of Our Super Sky Light which transforms the kitchen into a nice bright workspace

• No restrictions where light is located in the house, shed or garage.

• No leaks in roof, common in conventional sky-lights • 15W or 25W depending on room size

Before. The Dark Bathroom area where there is insufficent sunlight

After. It’s like daylight in the bathroom and feels warm and bright

Powered every day from the Sun for FREE!

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 9/9 Toorbul Street, Bongaree, Bribie Island, 4507 (BEHIND THE POST OFFICE)

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0499 642 701