Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 8th Edition April 12 2019 Issue 85

ISSUE 85 | 12 APRIL 2019

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HATS ON FOR EASTER

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES EASTER ORCHID SHOW LEARNING FOR FUN ARTS WRAP

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN

It’s a busy time of year in politics.

The Liberals dropped their disappointing Budget, Labor announced our positive plan for Australia, and now we’re just a few short weeks away from an election. Now that Parliament has adjourned, it’s great to be back in our community - where I’ve been lucky to call home for the past 30 years.

While local families like mine were let down by the Government’s Budget - the Liberals locking in their cuts to schools and hospitals - I’m sticking with Labor to stand up for regular Aussies.

I’ve got a plan for our region; a plan that ensures that everyone in our community gets a fair go.

When you see me out-and-about - maybe at our local shops or at a

community event - I’d love to hear your thoughts about Labor’s plan for our area.

Susan Lamb MP Federal Member for Longman

Calling out the Liberals’ unfair 2019 Budget After six years of LNP cuts and chaos, and mere weeks before an election, this Budget was Scott Morrison’s last chance to reverse his cuts to the services that everyday Australians rely on. Instead, it locked in cuts to local schools, hospitals, and apprenticeships and training. Our community was completely overlooked in their Budget, too - there wasn’t a single cent of new infrastructure funding for 2019. But, what makes it that much worse, is that the Liberals have used a $1.6 billion underspend on the NDIS to fund their Budget. The decision to hold the NDIS to ransom so that the Liberals can continue to side with the top end of town isn’t just unfair - it’s wrong. I’ve been calling on the Government to rethink their priorities and I hope they listen. I hope they listen when they hear Labor’s plan to bring back a fair go for regular Aussies, like you and like me.

Sticking up for our local schools Having worked as teacher aide at Dakabin State School, and having raised four boys, I know just how important a well-funded education system can be.

That’s why I was so shocked when the Liberals went against their word and slashed the Federal funding from our local schools. Year after year, Budget after Budget, they’ve had the opportunity to reverse these cuts but, shamefully, they refused every time. These cuts aren’t just pocket-change, either - our local schools are missing out on millions of dollars in funding because of this Government’s misguided priorities.

This means that kids going to these local schools are missing out on vital resources like more teacher aides and specialty learning equipment. I’m proud to be able to say that, if Labor wins the next Election, I’ll be reversing these cuts and bringing back a bit of fairness for our kids. They’re the future of our country and an investment in a quality education system is an investment in Australia.

Authorised by Susan Lamb MP, Australian Labor Party, Level 1, 69 King Street Caboolture Qld 4510.

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Funding Healthcare Facilities in our area

No matter where I go, one thing I hear time and time again is how important an affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare system is. That’s why I haven’t stopped fighting - since way back before I was elected - to ensure that our community’s healthcare facilities get their fair share of funding. It’s pretty clear that it’s paying off, too - Bill Shorten and Shadow Health Minister Catherine King have both been very supportive of my plan for our region. Bill has personally helped to get Bribie Island’s Urgent Care Clinic project off the ground, supporting my proposal to build a $17 million Medicare-funded healthcare facility for our region. And, to make things even better, Labor will also reverse the $2.9 million cut that the Liberals made to the Caboolture Hospital and invest in a brand new $10 million Chemotherapy Ward. One thing is for sure - under a Shorten Labor Government our community is going to have access to a top-tier healthcare system right on our doorstep.

Giving Medicare a much-needed boost Bob Hawke introduced Medicare way back in 1984. Since then, it’s become the pride of our Nation - delivering quality and affordable healthcare to every Australian no matter their bank balance. Shamefully, over the last six years, the Liberals have been undermining our Medicare system - the impact of their Medicare freeze was plain to see, with out-of-pocket costs to visit a GP up 25% under the LNP. Things will change under Shorten Labor Government. If elected, we will end the Medicare freeze in our first 50 days of government. On top of that, we will deliver the biggest boost to Medicare since it was created - a huge $2.3 billion investment to reduce medical costs for cancer patients. Currently 1 in 2 Australians are diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their life and this announcement will deliver important scans, consultations, and medical support for them when they need it most.

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HAPPY EASTER HOLIDAYS

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or those of us not enjoying retirement, the upcoming Easter Holidays means an opportunity to enjoy a short break, catch up with family and friends and overindulge in chocolate if we are that way inclined.

It is a funny holiday period when you think about it. Unlike the Christmas break, it seems to catch us with little warning or fanfare. Perhaps because it doesn’t quite evoke the retail excitement as does that other religious festival?

And I guess that is the point really. It is a religious festival celebrated by the Christian faith around the world, not a commercial celebration as such.

If you would like to know more about the meaning of Easter then you can turn to page 62 where we have a comprehensive listing of church services. If you want to better understand the meaning of Easter then why not attend one of the special Easter Services that many of the Bribie churches will be running.

For the less devout the four-day break, for those lucky enough to be taking it, seems to be not quite enough time to get everything done that we need to around the home nor be quite enough time to get away and unwind.

But a break from work is a break nonetheless.

So no matter what you choose to do this Easter may we wish you, our readers and advertisers, a very safe, relaxing and happy Easter break to you and all your loved ones from all the team at The Bribie Islander Happy Easter!

Our cover photo...

Hats on for Easter shows that the Easter Bonnet is still a favourite for kids and adults. Modelling these fine bonnets are Eva and Mia. Photo Credit:. Lisa Wendland.

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ABOUT US creative examples are featured in our photo spread.

A note from the editor...

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Hello Readers, Issue #85 is our pre-Easter issue and comes out in the middle of school holidays and there is plenty to read about what is happening in your community over the holiday season.

APRIL 12, 2019

And while on the subject of schools and learning have a read of what is happening at our very own University of the Third Age (U3A) on Bribie. It will give you a great idea of what learning opportunities are available.

The Easter Orchid Show is always a highlight with show attracting around a thousand attendees in past years so check out our preview of what’s in store.

ANZAC Day remembrance will also occur before our next issue so we have listed all the ANZAC DAY Services that you can attend.

Plus all our regular features to keep you informed. Have a great Easter break.

Enjoy Issue #85

We love what the Bribie school children have produced by way of Easter headgear. Some very

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HATS ON FOR EASTER

LEARNING FOR FUN

EASTER ORCHID SHOW

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RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE O

by Marjorie Voss OAM

n Friday 5th April the Sunshine Coast Region of the Order of Australia Association hosted a Morning Tea at the beautiful Serenity Restaurant on Bribie Island.

The sun was shining on Pumicetone Passage as the thirty-seven members and guests were greeted by the Region Convenor, Marjorie Voss OAM and her husband Royce Voss OAM. After a time of fellowship, relaxing on the verandah of the Restaurant, the members were invited to partake of a delicious

morning tea. There was much talking and laughter, as Order of Australia members and their guests renewed friendships and made new ones.

Following the morning tea our guest speaker, Sonia Colvin the founder of “Hairdressers with Hearts� spoke of her vision for helping those suffering from Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse and how it has grown from its roots on Bribie Island. Sonia gave frightening statistics of the number of deaths and cases resulting from these. She also spoke of the wonderful

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work which is now being carried out to assist the people finding themselves in this situation. In all, it was a very enlightening and at the same time heartening address.

Sonia was thanked by Paula Penfold AM for her presentation and was also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Sunshine Coast Region of the Order of Australia Assn. by the State Chairman of the Association, Prof. John Harden AM. Members from as far away as Gympie and areas in between attended the Morning Tea. Not only were they keen to hear the

Guests (some from Gympie) listening to Sonia Guest Speaker, but also wanted to spend the day on our beautiful Bribie Island. They were not disappointed and were full of praise for the venue and the scenery and for the morning as a whole.

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HATS ON FOR EASTER

Who doesn’t love an Easter Bonnet parade!

The Bribie Island State School Year 1 - 6 students (and some parents obviously) embraced the activity of creating some marvellous Easter Bonnets for this year’s parade.

Aczel telling some Eggtastic jokes :).

It was wonderful to see the Preps join in for the first time - they were all so eggcited (apologies).

Here’s a sample of the kids’ creativity!

There was fabulous participation from all grades and teachers added to the fun as well with Mrs

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FUN THIS EASTER HOLIDAYS All the studies show it. What children most want is their parents’ time. ...And the good news is that it is free to give!

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o if you are looking for fun things to do with your kids or the grandkids this Easter that won’t cost you the earth then Bribie Island is the perfect place to be.

Bribie abounds in all the natural attractions of the surf beach, the passage, national parks as well as some great free facilities such as the Seaside Museum, Library and Bribie Island Arts Centre to name but three.

But most of all what makes a memorable holiday are the fun times you can share and enjoy together.

Bribie provides the perfect setting for you to make your own family fun at little or no cost. Enjoy the holidays!

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ccording to Jan Donaldson who is vice president of The Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group, this will be their third “Walk with Us and Diabetes Dash” charity event and will be held on Sunday 28th April at Brennan Park Bongaree.

There are three events to be held. A 10k run which will commence from 7:30 am, a 5k run at 8:00 am and for those who prefer a more leisurely pace a 5k “walk with us” commences at 10:00 am.

The 5k events cost $5 to register and the 10k is $10.

Family entry is $10 for 2

adults and two children.

Runners need to sign on from 6:30 am while the walkers sign on at 9:00 am “All monies raised will go to the programmes that enable us to support those in our community living with diabetes – Kids to Camp – Insulin Pumps and Medical Devices and Information Support and Seminars,” said Jan “This year we have great support from BIRRWC, BIDCA, BIBC and local businesses. The event is something for the whole family with entertainment, jumping castle, face painting and every

participant will get a free sausage sizzle and water.

There are stalls, giveaways for the children and an opportunity for the families with children with diabetes a chance to meet one another and also a chance to help inform and educate those who do not live with diabetes.”

“We are excited to announce that this year we have sponsorship from Bribie Island Bowls Club Inc. for perpetual shields for our Diabetes Dash – for the serious runner the shields will be presented to the winners in the 10km senior and junior and 5km senior & junior male and female in both distances.

Blake and Dylan He’s Not Heavy He is my Brother “We are hoping to exceed our numbers from last year over 150, which will be very exciting,” she said.

For more information contact Jan Donaldson on 0403 226 261.

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Our team is expanding!

We welcome our new doctors’

Dr Patrick Tomasiello + Dr Marcel Van Dansik Team care is an existing nursing clinic that has been caring for Bribie Island for the past 3 years.

Dr Tomasiello and Dr Van Dansik have relocated from Banksia Beach Clinic. If you are an existing patient we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

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ANZAC DAY

ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2019 “LEST WE FORGET”

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here are a number of ANZAC DAY Services being held in the Bribie Region.

As the name suggests, the Dawn Service begins just before dawn, with the sun rising as it draws to a close.

The timing is likely based on the fact that the ill-fated landing on the Gallipoli peninsula began at dawn.

Steeped in tradition and protocol, the Dawn Service

Beachmere March assembly Time: 6:35 AM Where: Uniting Church March commencement Time: 6:45 AM Where: Corner of Moreton Terrace and Second Avenue Service Time: 7:00 AM Where: Beachmere Remembrance Memorial Clayton Park Moreton Terrace Contact: Lorraine Davis on 0414 967 697

Bribie Island Dawn Service Time: 4:28 AM Where: Brennan Park, Bongaree Main service march assembly Time: 8:00 AM Where: Apex Park, Bongaree Main service march commencement Time: 8:30 AM Main Service Time: 9:00 AM

is particularly poignant, featuring the laying of wreaths, sounding of the Last Post and observance of a minute’s silence. Join us to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australian service people in every war and conflict since World War I. The MBRC has provided the following information on the ANZAC DAY Services.

Where: Korea Place, Bribie Island RSL Club Contact: Ed Wright on 0450 204 522 or (07) 3408 0450

Donnybrook Service Time: 11:30 AM Where: Corner Edith and Alice Streets Contact: Peter Tracy on (07) 5498 8098

Toorbul Dawn Service Time: 5:00 AM Where: Toorbul Rural Fire Brigade Main Service march assembly Time: 7:30 AM Where: Toorbul Store Main Service march commencement Time: 7:50 AM Where: 109 Esplanade Main Service Time: 8:00 AM Where: Toorbul Rural Fire Brigade Contact: Barry Evans on (07) 5498 8231

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CLUB NEWS

BACK TO BACK WIN FOR BRIBIE BOWLS CLUB

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he Bribie Island Bowls Club has won for the second year in a row the coveted award for “Best Bowls Club (large)” at the 2019 Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence.

The community club, whose motto is ‘where friends meet’ has continued to go from strength to strength.

“In my 10 years as CEO of Clubs Queensland, one of my greatest joys is seeing how our community clubs continue to evolve, “said Doug Flockhart, CEO Clubs Queensland.

“Bribie Island Bowls club is a wonderful example of a community club that has kept its roots firmly entrenched in supporting bowls and at the same time evolved as a magnificent venue for the Bribie Island community.”

“Winning this award is another major achievement for the club and they should be extremely proud, “said Mr Flockhart.

“Turning the tide on a declining membership is not an easy ask and Bribie Island Bowls has managed to hold steady,

and in fact grow its membership because they are continually searching for ways to find new members and offer new and innovative services.”

Bribie Island Bowls Club is the backbone of bowls in the district, running an operationally professional venue that provides the funding to support a very competitive bowls programme, right through to monthly barefoot bowls, and programmes such as the MBRC Older and Bolder programme and the MBRC Healthy and Active programme which are designed to keep seniors in the community active.

The club also believes it is important to help out the local community and charities however they can through cash donations, prizes, vouchers, or the free use of a room to hold a committee meeting.

“The club takes a very holistic approach to nurturing their membership and the community. The awards judges were particularly impressed with the way the club engages with its

community and has created an intergenerational meeting place for the community, in particular, the diverse range of bowls programmes for all ages,” said Mr Flockhart.

“This type of relationship with members is what makes community clubs so valuable.”

“To continue to provide for our communities, the club

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Another highlight was the set provided by Frolly, Frank Lennon and Amanda Jones. Amanda delighted everyone with a solo set before being joined by Frank and young drummer, Jarrod. One of the best things about Locals Only is how performers evolve from month to month and these folks do just that.

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nother Locals Only Show, and what a beautiful day to present it. A large crowd turned out to enjoy an afternoon of music and laughter.

The Shave for a Cure fundraising part of the show was a huge success, with a few people lining up for the shave, including Dan Burns,host of the show, shaving his beard and moustache for the cause. It was a great feeling to see the audience getting involved, with generous donations and the latecomers participating at the last minute. Well done to all involved.

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Locals Only drummer, John Girgenti, paid tribute to two young drummers, Dylan (10yrs old) and Jarrod (18yrs),who both played for the first time in front of a crowd.

We’ve always had younger artists appearing,but young and really good drummers are something we don’t see too often which prompted John to say a few words about them.

An emotional tribute in the Absent Friends part of the show,to remember Corey Tabe,who passed away 3years ago. Corey was a tremendous all

Col Shields played his usual great set,but was later ‘pranked’ by the band into playing guitar on an old Chuck Berry classic, halfway through which, the band stopped,Dan Burns took his guitar from him and told Col to take his fiancee for a dance, for the rest of the song.Congratulions to Col and Lorraine on your engagement from all of us in the Locals community.

The next Locals Only Show is on the 28th April commencing at 1pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Another month of excellent music in the beer garden.

12th April. The amazing Dave Lynch jr.Always a treat to see. 5-9pm.

18th April. Ricky Taite. Another crowd favourite. 5-9pm 25th April. Anzac Day. Dave Lynch jr.2-6pm.

26th April. Mark Edwards .5-9pm.

28th April. The Locals Only Show. Many performers and other surprises. 1-5pm.

3rd May. Alexis Sawford and Susie. This one will be a show not to be missed.

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“Lunch breaks became meetings of plan -do -review, resulting in knocking on every door, collecting thousands of signatures and sharing our vision with the community. We quickly

gained unwavering support from our local service groups, who then arranged meetings with representatives of state parliament. Within 2 short years we were discussing the design and colours of the uniform right down to the school motto of achieving our future,” Sonia said.

“I can hardly describe the feeling of achievement the day we found out this school was going ahead, the pride to walk through the gates as a foundation student of Bribie island state high school created a legacy for future generations to enjoy.”

The school captains Alexis Thomas, Kieffer Titmus, Madi Dryden and Eliza Jones chaired the Investiture and led the students in the taking of the oath.

OUR COMMUNITY Progress Association, Toorbul & District Community Association, Toorbul & Donnybrook Pensioners’ Club, NDIS information, and the Pumicestone Garden Club were all represented with trucks on display, they tables of information and manned a free sausage goods to sell. sizzle provided by the MBRC There was an exceptional – and they put on a diorama display by a young man, display of what happens Lachlan of his Lego models in a real fire. It was a very – firetrucks, helicopters informative display. and such wonderful items The MBRC Mobile Library which he was in attendance and designs. many local people made A highlight use of the facility, especially was a as the trailer is airscarecrow conditioned!

COMMUNITY DAY AT DONNYBROOK HUGE SUCCESS T he recent Community Day held at Donnybrook on Saturday 23 March has proven to be a great success for the three local communities of Donnybrook Meldale and Toorbul.

The inaugural event was instigated by the Moreton Bay Regional Council and it brought together many community organisations from the three Coastal Villages. Our local councillor, Brooke Savige was in attendance and thanked everyone for their participation.

The Fire Brigade was very prominent – especially in their bright yellow uniforms – even on such a hot day.

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COMMUNITY EVENT

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t is said that the growing of flowering orchids brings you happiness.

If this statement holds true then there is going to be much happiness and joy to be had at the forthcoming Bribie Island Orchid Society “Easter Orchid and Foliage Show”.

The premiere show for Orchid growers and those who appreciate the true beauty of the orchid will be held over two days in the Orchid House and the Indoor Bowls Hall located at Entrance 3 – 156A First Ave, Bongaree.

The dates and times for the show are Friday 19th April 2019 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and again on Saturday 20th April 2019 from 8.30 am until 3:00 pm.

If previous shows are any guide the show should attract somewhere between 800 to 1000 plus people to the event. This popular annual show has been held in the Orchid House for the previous nine years and in other locations before then.

“The Easter Orchid and Foliage Show has always attracted the attention of

orchid growers from far and wide,” said club secretary Teresa Watson.

Teresa says that this year’s event will be even bigger and better and those who attend will be seeing a marvellous display of beautiful orchids.

“As well there will be plant sales, a cake and craft stall, a potting demonstration a sausage sizzle plus numerous raffles with some great prizes donated by our generous sponsors,” she said.

The premises is wheelchair friendly and groups of ten or more will receive a discount on the admission price. The modest admission price of $5.00 per person includes morning/ afternoon tea and groups of ten or more pay only $4.50 per person.

Founded thirty-two years ago the Bribie Island Orchid Society has many very keen growing members as well as two qualified judges and a number of other members who are training to become qualified judges. Apparently judging orchids is quite a complicated process and even involves measuring certain parts of the plant with a micrometre.

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LEARNING FOR FUN

SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL

By Barry Clark- U3A Publicity

Something for everyone Bribie Island University of the Third Age is a remarkable volunteer organisation that offers 150 different classes on a wide range of topics each week.

There are over 1900 Senior students and the whole thing is run by Volunteers.

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ou can only do one of these subjects at Bribie Island U3A next term.

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I can tell you that it is the last one…… on Thursdays at lunchtime.

But who knows what the future might bring!!

They might be classified as “Senior” but most of them certainly don’t behave that way, as it is all about Learning for Fun, with new friends and new interests.

Most of them may be retired, but their brains certainly have not.

Lifelong Learning is recognised as a key factor in the third stage of life, so if you have not yet discovered the delights of U3A, you should consider it.

There is something for every interest including Art, Craft, Language, Health, Dance, Music, Computer, Sport, History, Culture, Games, Literature, Theatre …..and many more.

Enrolment for new members in Term 2 will be held at U3A Centre in First Avenue on Monday 15th April between 9 am and 11 am.

Many classes are already full, but there are several ongoing and new classes on offer that may be of interest.

You can find the Timetable at the Bribie Library, Visitor Information and Neighbourhood Centres.

Bribie U3A is closed for holidays from April 5th until Tuesday, April 23rd after the Easter holidays.

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New Committee members

New Committee 2019 -2020

At the Annual General Meeting last week President Greg Sibthorpe was elected for another year, as were several existing Committee members together with four new ones.

President Greg reviewed the many achievements of the past year and recognised and thanked the great contribution made by all Volunteer Tutors, Receptionists and Committee members.

With so many different classes and venues being used, plus Theatre, Functions and Insight presentations, the specific role of the 14 Committee members continues to challenge.

Margaret Spooner will continue as one of two Vice President and will be joined by Juri Linins who replaces the long-serving Ann Brooks.

Maree Mosslar will be the new Secretary and replaces Joan Hammersley, while Ian Corin continues as Treasurer with Assistant Shona Shergold.

President Greg Sibthorpe 2019 - 2020 Gaffy, and Barrie Boodle remain as Facilities Coordinator.

Angela Boodle steps down as Functions Coordinator and will be replaced by Judi Irvine, while Roger Platt will continue as Technology Coordinator.

Barry Clark continues as Public Relations and Publicity.

New Committee Members (L to R) Juri, Rose, Maree, Judy.

The demanding role of Program Coordination will continue under Chris Clark and Robyn Connolly, and they will be joined by Rose Barnes who replaces Amanda Bronn.

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Growing Network of U3A’s Annual Membership remains at just $10 and the introduction of EFTPOS and prepayment for all classes has significantly improved aspects of administration and management.

The new Bribie U3A website has been launched and further improvements in communication and member services are being planned. www.u3abribie. org.au.

Bribie Island U3A welcomes four new members to the hardworking Committee and looks forward to another great year of rewarding work and satisfaction.

New volunteers for Reception duties, or Tutoring in any new subject of your choice, are always welcome.

There are so many newcomers to Bribie who have had interesting careers and interests, so if you would like to share that experience with others please let us know.

You don’t need previous experience as a teacher, few of our Tutors have, it’s just about sharing your knowledge and interest with others.

We have also set up a couple of special groups of volunteer member as “Roadies” to help with special functions and “Adminkids” who can help out with the general running of our organisation and paperwork.

Please let us know if you would like to be one of these special volunteer members.

The network of U3A’s throughout Queensland continues to grow, with

New Secretary Maree Mosslar

New Functions Coordinator Judy Irvine

Caboolture continuing to expand and the new Beachmere campus progressing to independence soon.

Bribie U3A will be represented at the annual U3A Network Queensland Conference to be held this year in Bundaberg in May, with delegates from the other 35 U3A’s.

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WHO’S IDEA WAS IT TO BUY A CAFE? SPECIAL ADVERTISING PROMOTION

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By Richard Whetlor

’m not sure if you remember or even read the article I wrote late last year on buying a cafe? Well, here we are at The Bribie Islander Cafe, after seven months of hard graft, blood, sweat and tears!

It’s an interesting game, the hospitality one, never have me and my beautiful wife, Selina, been in the food industry before. In the beginning, when we bought the cafe we were in with both boots deep with zero experience and I can honestly say it’s a tough gig! We took ownership on a Saturday, with no more

until we started to get smashed, order, order, order, order, order, order after order was coming into the kitchen, WOW! Then I stepped back and looked through the serving hatch and there was a queue of people, all the tables were full and more orders coming in!! I stepped back to the grill and then it dawned on me that I’m the chef!!!! Mindblank took place at this point and I started to panic, I could not focus on the orders and anxiety filled me.

But I do love a challenge and decided to count up the items on the orders

it was just me, Selina, Ellie and Cam and we did our biggest day of 80 plus orders, one order could be a table of 6 for example. It was pressure all day and then a feeling of excitement and achievement all in one.

Selina plated well over 250 plates of food, Cam ran them out and Ellie made heaps and heaps of coffees, we ran out of supplies twice, amazing job guys.

I would personally like to say, to all that have come to the cafe and supported us, A BIG THANK YOU!!! You know who you are.

THE TEAM: Ellie, Richard, Selina, Sara and Cameron. help from the previous owner, we are on our own in a scary place, but an exciting place too. Saturday was OK learning the new jobs and various tasks and steady customers all day.

BUT, along comes Sunday.

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and before you know it, 15 sausages, 15 eggs, 15 bacon, 15 hash browns, 15 tomatoes, 15 mushrooms, 15 baked beans and I shouted back “Cam, 15 toast please!”. The day continued like this and we were all scarred for life!

The customers don’t like to wait no matter what! It was pretty rough but we all soldiered on and have made it work well with lots of regulars and lots of tourists too. One Sunday

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Some of you may or may not also know that I started this magazine ‘The Bribie Islander’ nearly 5 years ago as a newspaper in August 2014, then after 3 years of being the Editor and owner, I decided to add an A4 gloss magazine for good measure. Then I also started the Bribie Island Solar shop next to the media office. I have recently set up an online wholesale business too. I think it’s called an undiagnosed mental condition?! Anyway, something has to give as I am a dad of three and have been working seven days for God knows how

long and want a bit more family time together. So we have decided to put the Cafe up for sale and so is Bribie Island Solar (0425 477 639) which I’m sure will take several months to sell them and then I’m looking forward to a weekend off I can tell you!

We have extended the outdoor dining licence from 24 to around 70 plus seats, council approved and are currently working on a new menu for the cafe, so watch this space!

So I was wondering....if you love this magazine, which lots of locals tell us they do, then come to the cafe and see if you love our food and the best coffee on Bribie (we get told) and help support the Islander magazine too!

Meet me and the good lady wife Selina. We are open Wednesday to Sunday 8 am till 1 pm and sometimes longer depending on the demand. If you mention this article we will give you a FREE coffee with any meal purchased.

See you at The Bribie Islander Cafe? Opposite Brennan Park, Shop 2/9 Toorbul St, Bongaree. Two doors up from the Post Office. 0425 477 639.

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A READER’S STORY

THE MATRON

By Michelle Roberts

Dear Editor, My name is Michelle Roberts, I am a 51 year old lady who lives in the little seaside town of Bowen, in far north Queensland. In December of last year I sadly had to go into the local hospital as I was dehydrated, it’s hard getting used to the climate, I had only moved from Melbourne in September and not prepared for the extreme heat. Whilst I was there I put pen to paper and wrote a story that I would like to share, it’s called The Matron, please enjoy…..

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t’s four am and it sounds like a steam train is coming past me, but no it’s the man in the bed next to me in this little coastal hospital. In many ways it reminds me of the old eighties series “A Country Practice”. Not much has

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changed here thirty years later, with the stout abrupt Matron, with her hair pulled back tightly into a bun at the base of her head.

A very scary lady indeed.

On my first morning, this very stout lady showers me, well she holds the shower rose ready to rinse me off after giving me a chux cloth to wash myself with, the water hits me with a sting as my body gets used to the heat and pressure of the water, but I daren’t say a word.

Oh no this is serious business, just like hosing down a car. The water goes cold, yes it actually goes cold.

The Matron gives me one towel to dry myself with, whilst she dries my legs with another, I try to make a joke, but oh no, no jokes to be had here this is serious business. Once I’m dried and put my bed clothes on all with the assistance of The Matron, I have a tube connected to my arm feeding me, and this makes it difficult to get dressed, but Matron in her no nonsense ways deals with this very efficiently, of course. Once dressed, teeth cleaned and hair brushed in a loose bun at the top of my head, which is fashionable these days, unlike The Matron’s tight

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blankets back then. But I snuggle down and look at my mobile phone which looks so totally out of place here in this hospital room of a little seaside practice.

Oh dear the lights have gone out, and I am in complete darkness, I’m not liking this at all, why have the lights gone out? To save on electricity, or Matron’s orders for the night staff! bun at the base of her head.

Righto time to get back into bed, after The Matron does a stellar job of putting nice starched white sheets on my bed, hospital corners to perfection, plumps up the pillows all nice and ready for me to get back into. This is a trial as I still have the tube feeding me one drip at a time, I don’t think it’s working too well as I’m ravenous, and would kill for a coke, but oh no, no soft drinks here , nil by mouth young lady, and who am I to argue with The Matron? No no no no no no, I’m not brave enough to even speak. I’m back in bed now and The Matron asked if I was comfortable, and I nod in agreeance as I lay on the rock hard mattress with the crisp cold white sheets and a hospital blanket, why do they use those blankets with holes in them they do not keep you warm, I’m sure thirty years ago when I had my first son they were using the same

Back to the mobile phone, I touch it and it lights up my area of my four person room, oh good I can write again, the man in the bed in the other corner starts snoring whilst the man next to me is still chugging away, is this some competition or what? I suppose if I had of accepted that sleeping tablet last night when it was offered I too would be snoring away too. I love this little hospital with all the props and staff to take me back thirty years when I watched my favourite program on the telly. This makes me good, warm and fuzzy inside. Matron and all of the other characters, thank you for making me better and giving me this wonderful experience back to when life seemed so much simpler. I put my mobile phone away in the drawer snuggle down and think all is as it should be, sleep time.

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WINELANDER REGULAR FEATURE

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s you may have gathered by now I enjoy a wine lifestyle, I have spent the last forty years or so making a living either standing in bottle shops, drive-throughs or sitting in buyers offices trying to sell the stuff or simply talking to anyone who shows any interest in the subject, and I must admit in retirement it is something I miss although reading up on various items for this column still keeps me involved to a degree.

Today’s subject isn’t so much about wine itself but what you can do with wine that is “virtually undrinkable” and the leftovers after the grapes have been crushed otherwise known as the ‘grape must’ or ‘pomace’ and in this article there will be some facts and a myth, which for all I know could actually turn out to be fact, but if it isn’t it makes for an interesting story.

Firstly what do you do with all the pulp, seeds and skins once the juice has been extracted and 30

is on its merry way to the tanks for fermentation and made into your favourite wine? In most countries, it is either dumped directly into the fields as a fertiliser or fed to the animals but in Italy back in the days when the peasants were very poor and after the grapes had been harvested for their landlords they added a further step to the process and took some of the ‘must’ home. Once the damp pulp was home it would be fermented and the leftover liquid extracted and distilled to create a high proof alcoholic beverage that made the winters, long days in fields, and poverty more bearable. Then they dumped the leftovers in the field or troughs, I thought you would you like to meet Grappa. Now the myth, and it is a good one, involved a Roman soldier in Bassano del Grappa, just outside of Venice, who loved the smell of ‘grape must’ leftover from the winemaking and worked out how to do something with it. It helped that on his way back from the battles in Egypt he had acquired a ‘still’ and decided to put to good use and Grappa was born, there you go the origin of Grappa dates back to Roman times. However, it is more likely Grappa probably emerged from Europe’s middle ages when a lot of grains and fruits were distilled into various spirits.

Today in an effort to stamp out the making of ‘moonshine’ Italian law requires winemakers to sell their ‘must’ to Grappa makers and this seems to work, and nowadays, as with other spirit making, the levels of quality vary from cheap to quite expensive with the product sold in some amazing bottles.

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How do you turn grapes that are very dry, acidic, thin and almost undrinkable into some of the most expensive alcoholic beverages in the world? The grapes in question are Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard (although here in Australia Colombard can actually make a pleasant dry white but not in some parts of Europe) and to change their character you make them into a wine at around 12% alcohol then using either a pot ‘still’ several times, or a continuous ‘still’ pushing the alcohol up to around 60% and then a dilution using distilled water change the liquid into a spirit known as Brandy with an alcohol content of 40%.

Brandy is made all over the world wherever the grapes are grown simply by boiling white wine in a copper pot ‘still’ or a continuous ‘still’ but two areas above all are recognised for the quality of what they produce and they are Cognac and Armagnac in France. While Armagnac can be aged in wooden casks for a minimum of one year to reach the V.S. standard (Very Special) Cognac needs to be aged for at least two years as it is in Australia. Cognac is produced using a copper pot and is twice distilled before reducing the alcohol level to 40% by using distilled water then stored in Limousin oak barrels until needed for bottling and blending then depending on the blend of aged material will be priced accordingly. For example, a bottle of Remy Martin Louis 13th Cognac will cost around $3000 but there have been cases where very rare blends have cost in excess of $30,000

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au for a bottle. On the bottles, the letters V.S depict a three-star brandy which designates a blend in which the youngest brandy has been stored in casks for at least two years. V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale) is a blend stored for at least four years and X.O. (Extra Old) or Napoleon in which the minimum age is ten years, also after distillation and during the aging process is also called ‘eau de vie’ or translated as ‘water of life’ Lower cost spirits are made using the continuous stills which need far less skill to produce the end product, due to the decline in the sale of brandy here in Australia very few copper stills remain in use.

Now for the good news here in Australia one company still produces brandy to match the best in the world and that is St. Agnes of South Australia which is owned by The Angove Family Winemakers. Dr William Angove established a distillery in Renmark in 1910 where he planned to make spirit for fortifying wine as port and sherry were very popular around this time. William’s son Carl travelled to Cognac to learn from the best and upon his return St. Agnes Brandy was born in 1925.

Every year since 1925 the St. Agnes Distillery and Barrel halls have been carefully handcrafting brandy that is equal to any produced anywhere and in that period there have been just five master distillers! Apart from the superb St. Agnes V.S. Brandy which is aged for a minimum of three years, there is a family of brandies including The V.S.O.P. aged for five years, a St. Agnes X.O. aged for 15 years, a St. Agnes X.O.

Imperial aged for twenty years and the St. Agnes X.O. Grand Reserve aged for forty years all double pot distilled, all of the XO. The range is superbly packaged and if there is a decision on which brandy to buy there is really only one and it’s Australian!

Let’s go from the sublime to the ridiculous, there is a wine on the market that Angove’s have represented under licence here in Australia for fifty years, it has sold several million cases over this period,

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WINELANDER Liquorland this week, it has been around since was on special at two for 1740 making it one of the twenty dollars or half price, oldest surviving alcoholic the value was outstanding. beverages, is sold in every I think it comes on special liquor store and carried regularly so if the special by most restaurants, it is has finished just keep mostly sold in Queensland your eyes open. It is hard and very rarely gets a write to recommend specials up, who am I? because the magazine I am Stone’s Original doesn’t always match the Ginger Wine of course specials going around but made from an original Dan Murphy’s are pushing recipe from London. The Stonyfell Shiraz Cabernet ginger is first and foremost a warming agent that leaps which to members is two out of the bottle along with bottles for $18 or half price, aromas of cinnamon, anise as a non-member if you and nutmeg and if you are into Asian cooking Stone’s is a great addition as the alcohol burns off quickly.

Stone’s Ginger Wine also comes blended with Scotch Whisky as Stones Mac, the Stone’s Special Reserve and a couple of alcoholic ginger beers.

Out there in wine world, I had Penola Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from

purchase any six bottles of anything you get the same deal, which I hate as it makes you buy more than you wanted.

Liquorland also had the Rosemount Diamond range out at $8 which is half price and from Hardys a William Hardy Langhorne Creek Shiraz which was very enjoyable and on special.

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Kidney failure is the silent killer. It creeps up on you and by the time you have any symptoms the damage is done.

Just over three years ago, my husband, Barry was rushed to hospital with less than two percent kidney function.

The doctor thought he had the flu or pneumonia as the symptoms of kidney failure are not easily identified.

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ambulance was sent for him in the middle of the night because it would not wait till morning. He was critical.

He was placed on dialysis immediately though it took several days for the specialist to identify the cause. This was a very stressful time for him and the family.

Barry on haemodialysis level of the awareness of breast cancer, skin cancer and prostate cancer.

We all know what to look for in these cases. Of course, as I said earlier, kidney failure is the silent killer.

The best way is to have a blood test. Many of us have regular blood tests so it is easy to ask the doctor to add kidney to the test.

Over time things have settled down and he has had a series of treatments.

He is living well now on home haemodialysis. This means sitting for 5 hours, three days a week attached to the machine.

I think anyone over 60 should check up on their kidneys. Barry had literally never been sick so had never had blood tests.

This has been a slow agonising journey. I would like to see kidney disease awareness raised to the

We have formed a support group on Bribie Island – just an informal group where we can have a cuppa, share our experiences, discuss our problems and help each other. There are about 12 of us. Some are on dialysis and some have had a kidney transplant.

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NATURE Female Figbird canopies. Insects and seeds are also on the menu. There Figbird is what we have are a number of native south of Proserpine and fruit trees that can only be the Yellow Figbird is found germinated by fruit-eating in the north. Green Figbird birds eating their seeds. males have a distinctive Some of the seeds pass red patch of skin around undigested through their their eyes, black heads, bodies and germinate to white breasts and olive create new growth. green backs. Yellow Figbird

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many fig trees growing here but are also found in parks and gardens.

There are two forms of Australasian Figbirds in Australia. The Green

males also have the red patches but are a striking yellow on their breasts and abdomens. Females of both forms are identical with brown colouring above and streaked on the underparts.

Figbirds are medium-sized passerines 27-29 cm in length and weigh 100-150g.

Figbirds are found in eastern and northern Australia and in PNG on the edges of rainforests, in Mangrove and Melaleuca swamps, in woodlands and on trees in suburbia. They are sometimes nomadic chasing fruiting trees where they mostly feed high in the

The breeding season is usually between October and February. Cup shaped nests are built of small sticks and vines in horizontal forks usually about 20 m from the ground. They often build their nests fairly close together in groups. Some Figbirds have been known to build their nests close to Frogmouths’ nests, presumably as a form of protection as predators could be discouraged by the presence of such large birds of prey. Two or three brown mottled eggs are laid and incubated by both parents

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ROTARY Rotarians and guests enjoying the fellowship of a meeting

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS AT A ROTARY MEETING

By Anne Matthews PR Director Bribie Rotary

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’m often asked what really happens at a Rotary meeting? Is it boring, how can you spend two hours sitting listening to people talk? Do you have secret handshakes, Grand Pooh Bahs and do you wear special regalia – eg Mooseheads or antlers?

Do you say prayers and recite memorised codes of conduct? Are there special artefacts in the meeting room? The answer to these questions can be funny, informative and educational – but I must say, our meetings are certainly never boring.

Rotary International, the world’s first service organisation, is made up of over 33,000 clubs, in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

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Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organisations more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship and friendship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterise Rotary worldwide. Members include wealthy, middle and low income working and retired professionals and tradespeople.

Rotarians also set a standard for ethics in business management and in their daily lives through the use of ‘The Rotary four-way test.’ The test ensures that a planned action is compatible with the Rotary objectives and spirit. We ask:

Formats of meetings vary from Club to Club. The Rotary Club of Bribie Island follow a more traditional agenda. Following a formal introduction of visiting Rotarians and guests our meeting commences with Rotary Grace and a toast to Australia. This is followed by an International Toast which is given by a rostered member and gives information about an overseas Club and their projects and activities. The President and any member who has something to

pass on gives a Report to the meeting. A meal is served and then the guest speaker gives a talk - not necessarily on Rotary. The meeting ends with a game of Heads and Tails (similar to Two Up) and we sing the National Anthem to close the night. During the meeting, there is no ‘informal discussion’ amongst members. The meeting is ‘controlled’ by the Chairperson, just as a President of any other group or organisation would do - not allowing chit chat to disrupt the set agenda.

However, because friendship and fellowship are so very much a part of Rotary, before and after the meeting members and guests mingle freely and during the meal (and perhaps over a glass of wine) they talk about anything and everything.

Catching up on local events, finding out how things are going with other members and much more, it’s a process whereby Rotarians come to know each other better and form a special connection.

As with all things in life, a positive attitude really helps. If you arrive at the meeting expecting to be bored and thinking that your time would be spent better somewhere else, then yes, it may not suit your needs. However a person arriving with a positive attitude, looking

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So while there is “ritual/ planning” (of a sort) to a Rotary meeting, the most important ingredient is the friendship and fellowship of like-minded people who want to make the World a better place. I must admit, however, we don’t wear Mooseheads or the like – or have a special handshake – but sometimes we dress up for a special night.

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MENTAL HEALTH they breathe in through her nose and blows out through her mouth as if they are blowing through (Part 2 of a 2 part article) a bubble wand.

• breath in the colours of the rainbow, in through “The way the nose comes the happy we talk to and beautiful colours of the rainbow – purple – our children pink -blue – yellow. becomes their • teach your child how to inner voice” practice mindfulness, meditation.

- Unknown.

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By Veronica Mercer themselves. Sometimes, • a favourite joke book, Mental Health Social Worker they need your help • soothing music, and lotions that smell good to brainstorm. ollowing on from are a few items that can But resist the urge to rush Issue #84 of The Bribie help engage her senses in and handle the problem Islander this second part and calm her emotions. for them unless they ask of the article on developing Physical activities like you to; that gives him the emotional intelligence running, skipping, message that you don’t in children deals with trampoline play – basically teaching skills and learning have confidence in his anything that requires ability to handle it himself. about important facts to energy because; Teach Healthy help your child.

E-motions = energy in Coping Skills Teach problem-solving motion Once kids understand Emotions are messages, You and the child could their emotions, they need not mud for wallowing. put some of the items in to learn how to deal with Teach your child to a special box that they those emotions in a healthy breathe through them, decorate. For older children way.

Knowing how to calm feel them, tolerate them – a resource folder that has themselves down, cheer without needing to act strategies for self-soothing themselves up, or face their on them, and, once they that they can access fears can be complicated for aren’t in the grip of strong when required. little ones. emotion, to problem-solve Important Facts Teach specific skills and act if necessary.

Feeling understood For example, your child Most of the time, once triggers soothing may benefit from learning children (and adults) biochemicals; that how to take a few deep feel their emotions are neural pathway that is breaths when they are understood and accepted, strengthened each time angry to calm their body the feelings lose their we feel soothed. This is down.

Below are some charge and begin to what a child will use to strategies that may be dissipate. This leaves soothe themselves as they helpful. an opening for problemget older.

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allows us to resolve our feelings and move on.

• teaches your child that her emotional life is not dangerous, is not shameful, and in fact, is universal and manageable.

• that they are not alone.

• that even the less pleasant parts of them self is acceptable, which means that the child is totally ok, just the way they are.

The nature of healthy human emotions is to move through us, swamp us, and then pass away.

When we try to repress them, emotions get stuck inside us and cause us trouble. The emotions need the opportunity for healthy expression.

Children are terrified of their strong emotions overwhelming them, so they try to fend them off until they feel safe enough to experience them. Because emotions are stored in the body, tantrums are nature’s way to help young children vent.

Our role as parents is to help our children feel safe enough to feel and express their emotions.

Parenting is about helping children to heal their psyches and bodies; we must help them trust their own emotional process so that they can handle their own emotions as they get older, without tantrums or repression. Ultimately we must remember…

“Parenting is not giving your child everything they want.

Parenting is not being your child’s friend.

Parenting is about preparing your child to be a useful and respectful person in society”.

- Unknown.

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POETRY “Muslims come to prayer” They filed into two different mosques and bowed and listened there.

Abdul couldn’t go that day, He had to do a job, He had ten men that worked for him, so couldn’t let them down.

His father, loyal New Zealander, and a help to all mankind said son “Do you mind, I’ll take the boy the prayers it will calm his mind.

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But eyes were watching, just nearby, He couldn’t wait to start, A slaughter that went on and on, for his: “New Right” brothers, he really did his part.

THE CIRCLE OF LIGHT “MILLIONAIRE.” Clouds are low grey and blue The ocean gathers its colour and hue Storm approaching on the rise Beach sand blowing on the high tide

I’d love to be on Eddie’s show, But I don’t know how to do it, Every arvo. Sees me there, yelling out “I know it !”

Down pour of rain mist hangs low Sun comes out and the circle grows On the horizon a freight ship glides Centre stage as it floats by

The answers seem so obvious, I get so downright mad, that they don’t know, and yet I do, it’s really all quite sad.

Auras of colour only nature provides The band a rainbow so big and wide It starts at the horizon and touches the sky Finishing in the sea near Bribie Isle

I hear when Eddy tells them, “come back and try again, I yell out through the television, “when’s my chance to win”.

Moreton Bay is the showcase of life While the Island sits in the cloud like sky Seas are rough white caps peak Sea gulls glide on the thermal streak Sun capturing the white of their breasts Silver wings looking for their nests Two Mothers play with their children on the beach Wind playing with their hair and feet Weather is dictating for them to go But they stay and hang on to view the show Light so bright colour so rich God’s enchantment auras so crisp Another rainbow inside the first Beginning and starting on water and earth I scan the landscape and cannot believe The presence the light the intensity perceived Moreton Bay just dressed to please Oh how I wish I could capture this The colour the light and the evening mist

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It’s not really all the money, though I admit that would be nice, And I guess I’d like the challenge, of taking off the prize.

But wouldn’t I just feel a “Dill”, If I made it to the show, froze up and couldn’t answer, how my shame would grow.

Then of course so I’ve heard, You gain 5 pounds in weight, Those sneaky cameras, gosh that’s bad, I think that I’ll just wait.

So here I am each evening, Yelling answers left and right, at least I’m in my lounge-room And I can look a fright.

by Lurline Thomson

The old man died, and the boy, other children too, women, men and families, were caught up in it too.

A beautiful man got many out, He really was a hero, So many more would have died that day, except for people like him.

When he finished saving people, he went to find his wife, The policeman shook his head, so sad, “Sir, I’m afraid she’s lost her life.”

The Prime Minister with her courage and love for all, Inspired the good in us, she comforted all in a humble way, with very little fuss.

As for the Australian, from Grafton town, he came, but he is one of many, who with evil, seek out fame.

They all can reach the “Hate Groups,” and know where to get the guns., They just use the internet and talk all night as one. “cause hate is just a sickness”, and radicals will use, Any means they can, to destroy what we hold dear.

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HISTORY

A BRIBIE COTTAGE WITH LOTS OF HISTORY

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

In the last two issues of this magazine, you may have read the story of Ron Patterson, who first came to Bribie in 1910, and lived here in the early 1920’s. It was during that time, living a tough life as a fisherman on Bribie, that he met the young Ivy Kettlewell whose family had built a holiday cottage on Bribie.

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espite Ron’s rough appearance, and always stinking of fish, he met Ivy at a Dance in the only Hall on Bribie at that time, and eventually they married in 1926.

an interesting link to James Cook discovery and charting of the East coast of Australia back in 1770.

BUSTARD HEAD LIGHTHOUSE Over the next 60 years, many ships came to grief on this rocky headland.

In 1867 a prefabricated iron Lighthouse was built in England and shipped out to be erected on Bustard Head.

Access to the proposed location for the Lighthouse was very difficult, and bringing materials, men and equipment to construct it was very challenging.

Thomas & Margaret Kettlewell Lighthouse of Tragedy book After Cook’s first landing at Botany Bay, he sailed the “Endeavour” north along the coast naming several points, including Cape Morton and the Glasshouses, before a brief stop to get water at the place now called 1770.

It was here that Cook, accompanied by Joseph Banks, Dr Solander and a party of men went ashore and enjoyed the best meal they had eaten since leaving England. He wrote in his log....

This week I met up with Ron Patterson’s daughter Estelle (nee Patterson) Rashleigh, and heard about her mother’s side of the family.

“Upon the shore we saw a species of the Bustard, one of which we shot, it was as large as a Turkey, We all agreed that this was the best bird we had eaten since we left England, and in honour of this we called the inlet Bustard Bay”.

The Kettlewell family history is even more intriguing and provides

This rugged headland and rocks were very treacherous for all early sailors,

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However, when complete and operational from 1868 it prevented many further disasters.

There were just a few pioneer settlers who came to live, farm and fish in this rugged part of the Australian coast over the next few years.

Oyster leases were operated by the Moreton Bay Oyster Co. and the large “Turkey Station” cattle property was established.

Thomas and Margaret Kettlewell were living with their three young children in Maryborough in 1899 when they decided to move to Pancake Creek, within sight of the lighthouse, where Thomas would be employed as a fencing contractor on “Turkey” cattle station.

Here they built a slab hut, opposite a boat shed at Pancake Creek, and lived in this very isolated location with their first three young children.

In his spare time, Thomas Kettlewell shot many Kangaroos for their skins, which they tanned.

Every few weeks Margaret and her six-year-old son Albert would travel the long rough dirt track to Gladstone by horse and cart to sell the tanned skins, the round trip taking about a week.

Life was very challenging in those days.

WHOLE FAMILY POISONED Thomas and Margaret produced a further three children while living at Pancake Creek, and eventually had eleven children.

One night while the family huddled together in the slab hut, some tanning liquid which had been left on the shelf above the food, leaked into the oats.

Next morning after breakfast of porridge the whole family became violently ill.

Margaret managed to attract the attention of the lighthouse keeper, on the headland 3 kilometres away, by flashing a mirror into the sun.

The relief lighthouse keeper at the time was a Tripcony, and he and his wife eventually climbed down the headland and rowed across the two-kilometrewide Pancake Creek to find out what was wrong.

The whole family were very sick.

The wife stayed with the Kettlewell family, Mum and Dad and three children, and eventually was able

to nurse all five of them back to good health. They went on to have three more children while living in the hut at Pancake Point.

The family returned to Maryborough after 7 tough years in 1906, but their name is still remembered in a reef along the ocean beach, known today as “The Kettlewells”.

37 Toorbul Street, Cottage

One of the children born there was Ivy Kettlewell, who twenty years later would meet and marry Ron Patterson on Bribie Island.

37 Toorbul Street Thomas and Margaret Kettlewell owned two shops at West End in Brisbane and every weekend would close the shops, load up the children and dog “Royal”, board the Koopa and escape to beautiful Bribie. The dog “Royal” was a favourite of the ship’s captain Johnston and all the crew.

Ron & Ivy PattersonRedbank Army c 1941

BRIBIE ISLAND 1920’s The Kettlewell family eventually moved to live in Brisbane and in the early 1920 purchased a half acre of land in Toorbul Street, Bongaree, Bribie Island.

This was just a few years after the first land was made available on Bribie Island, the Tug Company had leased land at Bongaree and built a Jetty for regular trips by the Steamship Koopa.

Thomas Kettlewell built two small cottages on this land, and one still remains at No 37 Toorbul Street.

These were the holiday homes for the large family of 11 children who came regularly to Bribie for holidays.

As the family grew up and started to marry and expand, the houses were no longer able to accommodate them all, but they would all still come and bring tents and camp in the nearby area of Brennan Park.

In those days there were hundreds of holidaymakers camping on the island, and just a few residents, but dances were held in the Hall and singalongs by the Jetty, and someone would always have a musical instrument. It was all good clean fun, houses could always be left open and unlocked just a couple of shops for basic provisions, and plenty of great fishing.

Kettlewell family- 1976 (L to R) Estelle, Beryl, Ivy (Mum), Ray, Ron. Ivy had had a dramatic start to life having been born in a remote slab hut near the Bustard Head lighthouse.

Ron and Ivy Patterson eventually had three children, and it was the youngest of these, Estelle, that I met last week here on Bribie.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS ON BRIBIE Her brother Ray was born in 1926, her sister Beryl, always known as Tamy, was born in 1928.

Her father Ron had endured the great depression and reenlisted in WW2.

Estelle was born in 1943 and her Mum liked to remind her that she was an unplanned pleasant surprise when Ron was home on leave.

Coming to Bribie on the Koopa after the War were wonderful memories for Estelle.

Watching the men shovel coal into the boilers, the first sight of great sandy beaches, fishing off the Jetty and her sister singing with the Norman Llewelyn Band on the Koopa at weekends.

Her grandfather Thomas Kettlewell died in 1941 before she was born, and Grandma then sold the two cottages on Bribie in 1947 for 400 pounds.

Her father Ron Patterson worked several jobs over the years, but when he retired in 1967 he returned to live in Kangaroo Avenue on Bribie.

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Her sister was 15 years older.

It was at one of these dances in 1923 that the 18-year-old Ivy Kettlewell met local fisherman Ron Patterson.

They fell in love and were married in 1926 in Brisbane.

Estelle with neices on Bribie 1952

Ron Patterson retired to Bribie 1967

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HISTORY CONTINUED Estelle married a jockey and they lived in many places around Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns but following his bad accident and their failed marriage she returned to live on Bribie in 1982 to be with her father, brother and sister and their families.

She worked at the RSL Club and at the Bellara Motel, which is now the Bellara shopping centre.

Her father Ron died in 1984, just two years after he wrote his wonderful memories of early Bribie which were told in previous articles.

Estelle Rashleigh has had an interesting life, spending many years travelling around Australia in her campervan, returning from time to time to Bribie where she lives now.

Lulus Party cottage 37 Toorbul Street, today.

When I met Estelle this week we visited the Kettlewell family original cottage at 37 Toorbul Street, built by her Grandfather 100 years ago, and where she spent many happy holidays in her very early years.

The cottage is now occupied

by Lulu Drew and is the colourful location for her “Party” business.

Estelle was shown around the cottage by Lulu and talked about the memories of her family all those years ago.

Over coffee, Estelle showed me some family photos

which I have included in this article.

It was a wonderful and fitting way to finalise the story of the Kettlewell and Patterson families, who are so much a part of Bribie Island History.

MORE LOCAL HISTORY The Historical Society has monthly public meetings at the RSL

Lulu & Estelle Rashleigh Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics, and you can see many more photos and articles on our Blog Site at http:// bribieislandhistory. blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistorical society@gmail.com.

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f you want to see a movie with an uplifting and inspiring storyline then this is not the film for you.

This is a film featuring a defeated, traumatised and guilt-ridden cop, Erin Bell who is played by Nicole Kidman (hardly recognizable when we initially meet her) supported by Sebastian Stan, her undercover partner.

Included in the supporting cast is Jade Pettyjohn, who adeptly plays Kidman’s alienated teenage daughter, Shelby.

The film’s story is told through a series of frequent flashbacks that distract rather than captivate; frustrate rather than intrigue. Viewers will need to work hard piecing together why Bell’s life has unravelled so badly as the flashbacks unfold.

The Director, Karyn Kusama, known for casting female leads with depth and substance, uses Kidman’s persona to tell this story rather than allow the film to do its job.

What could have been a film showing how undercover work deep within the clutches of gangland crime can destroy police officers’ lives and the lives of those they love, the film misses its mark.

But…If this is a film on your “to see” list, be prepared to stay until the very end to give yourself a chance to put together the film’s fragmented pieces.

OUR COMMUNITY

BREAKFASTING FUNDRAISERS

By Gordon West

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wo local residents, Barbara Butt and Geoff Franz, who have a heart of gold started their charity involvement by putting on breakfast on the beach opposite where they lived on Welsby Parade.

Barbara said it was a way of people getting together, having a chat and enjoying each other’s company.

Barbara said, “I would cook breakfast at home and Geoff and I would take it over to the park opposite.

It got too much for us to handle and now we meet at (thanks to the owners) Scoopys, have breakfast, raffles chat and lots of fun

and all money raised goes to a charity or organization for a good cause.”

In this case to Lions for their flood appeal. Just recently it went to Drought relief. They work closely with World Vision. They now live in the Foley Street retirement Village.

Bribie Island President Cheryl Williams and members wish to thank Barbara and Geoff for their generous support and said this money will go to the Lions district Q3 flood appeal and will be distributed where it is needed.

HUGS ALL ROUND FOR A SMITH FAMILY YOUNG ACHIEVER

By Tina Galloway

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amara Camilleri came across some Bribie VIEW members selling raffle tickets at the Rotary Markets before Christmas.

‘I was a Smith Family sponsored student’ she said. ‘Can I give you a hug?’

‘You’re the reason we’re doing this’ they said.

‘Can you come and talk to our club about your experiences?’

Samara was a talented runner but she remembers before her first State Championship her family couldn’t afford the uniform.

Her parents had stressed the importance of getting a good education and Samara qualified at age 10 to receive

Guest Speaker - Samara Camilleri a scholarship from The Smith Family.

‘It wasn’t just the money for textbooks, school excursions, coaching and extra education expenses, it was knowing I had the constant support and mentoring from The Smith Family co-ordinator, the

Photo;(Left to right) Gepff Franz, Barbara Butt and Lion’s Club member Glen Hartley opportunities I didn’t know about and the advice to achieve my goals.’

Samara won the Mayor’s Young Achievement Award in primary school, a sports scholarship and academic scholarship in secondary school, an Elmor Oil grant suggested by The Smith Family and studied Sports and Event Management at university and represented TSF in a marathon run.

She has a special interest in Community Development and Diversity Employment Services and is now coaching and motivating students.

Her younger sister is at

university and is also on the programme.

So best wishes and lots of hugs from members for her success in the coming Australian Championships where she is competing in the hammer throwing.

Students don’t know which club in Australia is their sponsor but Samara wants to thank all the VIEW ladies for their support. Bribie VIEW meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month for lunch at the Serenity Restaurant, Waterways Motel.

Inquiries phone Faye on 3410 7444.

Judith Rossler gives a hug

President Faye Clark with Samara

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

NOUGAT’S QVS MIRACLE DIARY presence strengthen Nougat’s resolve to live?

SUNDAY JUNE 15TH: QVS ARRIVAL.

By Helly Kemp (Continuing from page 52 Issue 84)

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m still amazed after 5 years, that the Queensland Veterinary Specialists allowed me to spend 4 hours each morning & each evening, undisturbed with Nougat, during his 4-week intensive care at their Brisbane hospital, where he is wheeled into our private consulting room with his IV-pole.

Is his survival from inflammatory brain diseases, meningitis & encephalitis so dim, that this is the most rewarding way for me to say goodbye?

Or will my constant

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is guarded. Nougat may not improve. Minor blood contamination, white blood cells count very low.

JUNE 18TH: Worse now Nougat can’t walk, stand, than when arrived, more sit or eat. Needs help to painful, aggravated, drink. No evidence distressed & of ear infection. aggressive when Immediate lifted out of the MRI, X-RAYS, cage, aware of ULTRASOUND, surroundings, BLOOD TESTS responsive to & beginning “So many pricks, noise, unable to of procedures. pin cushion legs.” walk, head tilting 5 different left, remaining on medications, urinary catheter and IV. 4 intravenously. 8 different antibiotics over a JUNE 24TH: Slight period of days. improvement, interactive, Causes of this dreadful disease? Comes from bird droppings! Fungal & bacterial infections, parasites, cancer….

Internal Medicine Specialists, Dr Alison, Dr Inar & Dr Sibylle, taking turns in Nougat’s 24/7 total care. No improvement in neurological signs for 4 days. Left side of brain badly affected. Prognosis

“I feel awful, hold me tight.”

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eats, wags tail when patted, is brighter, walks. Day 9. I pay up to date bill: $9,300, allowed home. Short-lived.

“Cover me up, I’m so cold.”

JUNE 27TH: Return to

QVS with anaemia. Jet black diarrhoea at home shows massive blood loss & weight loss of nearly 1kg. In spite of protective drugs against it, steroids regulating brain disease, cause a severe gastric ulcer, hence blood loss. Blood transfusion from greyhound donor ‘Kelly.’

Red blood cells won’t stay.

More transfusions for 10 days.

“So glad you’re here Mum.”

REGULAR FEATURE “I’m falling asleep, don’t go.”

“Feeling much better.”

JUNE 29TH: Bad

“Hi Daddy, I feel great!”

etc. totalling $25,000. $10,000 recovered from Insurance. Everything worthwhile just to bring our baby home.

transfusion reaction.

Worst news: acute kidney failure & liver disease with jaundice & fluid between the lobes. Abdominal ultrasound shows a large amount of sediment in the bladder and sludge in the gall bladder. Does not eat for days. Feeding tube not inserted because of Nougat’s fragility. His legs - pin cushions - except just skin & bones with dozens of needle pricks from all the procedures. Another abdominal ultra scan. Who could ever have expected after running a Methadone Centre, my own little mite

JULY 2ND: Anaemia stable since last blood transfusion, jaundice improved, eating small meals. Problems are lessening significantly over

“I feel so week.”

“I am listening, another song please.”

JULY 13TH: WOW! NOUGUIE DOES GO HOME! would be on Methadone, sleeping very flat on 0.8mg.

(My patients’ daily dose 300mg!)

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the next 10 days. Nougat remains on medication for the rest of his life. John & I don’t mind selling our shares & all jewellery to cover the bills for hospitalization, Brisbane accommodation, travel,

“Home at last!

First bath & wrap!”

“I’ll be well soon.”

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ARTS

THE ART OF BEING THERE CALLS ON STRENGTH AND LOVE

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By Debra Mieth

here are many ways we can ‘be there’ for friends and family who may be in a dark place. Or we may ‘be there’ alone in an environment we enjoy.

So it is with pleasure the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre introduces its upcoming exhibition On Being There, which explores this theme.

It will be held between April 22 and May 12 in their Matthew Flinders Gallery.

One of the four exhibition artists showcasing their art is Bribie and BICAC’s own, photographer, Artist of the Month, and Matthew Flinders Art Prize award winner, Kathrin Dierich. Kathrin relates ‘being there’ as a basic human need, not only to

support someone but to be present on her solitary ‘visually listening’ walks around Bribie and Moreton Bay wherein she finds inspiration and perspective for her photographic art.

Another of the artists is Bribie’s beach hut builder, Trevor O’Dwyer.

Readers may recall Kathrin searched for and found the builder of these huts through her notices in The Bribie Islander. Working in a range of materials from wire to wood, Trevor’s aim in this exhibition is to communicate what becomes too hard to describe in words when ‘being there’ becomes a task that takes all of our strength. Of particular focus are those living with

Trevor and Kathrin artists depression and anxiety.

The oil and cold wax paintings of Kym Barratt are a series of intuitive responses to her friend’s question, “How are you travelling?” Kym’s work explores the connections between her internal and external landscape when she was recovering from illness. She likens it to crossing metaphorical bridges, going around fences, along pathways, negotiating obstacles, climbing up and down steps and unravelling mysteries, similar to the process of ‘being there’ to create a painting.

Finally, but not least, is Sandra Ross who explores the memories and emotions evoked

by losing people in her life. With a brush loaded with watery grey ink, she depicts her feelings as an abyss, tangled roots, vines reaching for water, trees clinging to rocky outcrops, and dappled light through leafy canopies, all recordings of ‘being there’ in her internal landscape.

Meet the artists at the opening of On Being There on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 2 pm, at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

Dr Marcus Bussey, senior lecturer in History and Futures at the University of the Sunshine Coast, will officially open the exhibition. RSVP on 3408 9288.

What’s Happening at the Arts Centre...

OPEN: 10 am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday

Find Us..

The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre April 12: Artist of the Month morning tea with Helen Macdonald 10.30am. Book for catering on 3408 9288.

April 13: Coloured pencil drawing 1- 3pm; $5, Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or email yvonneolivia@gmail.com.

April 15: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson, 6.30am – 8am; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com.

April 15: Songdahla Wellness with Sound Mantras and meditations 7pm – 8.30pm.

Book: Bruce Bubb or Dianne 0412 583 643 songdahla@hotmail.com.

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April 16: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson 5.30pm – 7pm; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com.

April 17: Cardmaking & Scrapbooking with Deb Ford. 10am – 2pm. Book on 0428 524 201 Email ukandu@bigpond.com.

April 18: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson 9.15am – 10.45am; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com.

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April 20: Coloured pencil drawing 1pm- 3pm; $5, Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or email yvonneolivia@gmail.com.

April 20: On Being There exhibition opening Matthew Flinders Gallery 2pm – 4pm. Book on 3408 9288.

April 27: Coloured pencil drawing 1pm- 3pm; $5, Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or emil yvonneolivia@gmail.com.

April 28: VIBE Market 8.30am – 1pm April 29: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson 9.15am – 10.45am; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com.

April 30: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson 5.30pm – 7pm; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com

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RUNWAYSUCCESS FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER F

their fantasy Bohemian Butterflies creations.

By Tina Galloway

rom the exquisite to the outrageous, sewers, painters, quilters, woodworkers, jewellery makers, milliners and aspiring designers strutted their wearable art at a fund-raising event in the Matthew Flinders Gallery on a Saturday evening back in March.

Young models Fayi and Everly were given lastminute attention from Fayi’s mother Fulkemi from Body Talk Couture. Both girls were wearing smocked dresses from the Ladies Sewing Circle and holding matching dressed dolls.

Masked Bag Ladies showed off Christine Miles crocheted plastic bag creations.

Tony Carter looked very suave in a jacket hand painted by artist wife Dianne.

Dawn Farrell Bantale and Ofile dressed in Body Talk dresses looked on.

Local hairdresser Deanna and her friends from Dee’s Creative Beauty paraded

SPIRIT OF BRIBIE CONCEPT Born of fire and salty sea skirted by blue/green water and whitest Antarctic sand, trailing nets of foam with the bounty of the sea the island nurtures at its heart silent stands of pale sueded paperbarks tickling their toes in ti-stained billabongs.

Flaming sunsets streak the west over ancient lava cores settling the gossiping birds in their evening roosts.

This is the Spirit of Bribie.

Dawn Farrell and Cheryl Mortimer showed outfits made with their handprinted fabrics.

Chemaie in Spirit of Bribie

The finale was Spirit of Bribie by Tina Galloway modelled by local girl Chemaie to the song Island Lady and a poem by Tina describing the surrounding water, the paperbark trees, the netted fish and sea life topped by the spectacular Bribie sunsets that inspired her creation.

After the show guests mingled in the of the Community Arts Centre’s courtyard for drinks and nibbles.

Organiser Christine Miles said ‘there’s been so much interest we’re hoping this will be an annual event. It brings together

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Maria Casmenco: Red Bus Hitting Big Ben. Photo Of The Month

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www.sites.google.com/site/ bribiephotographyclub e: bribiephotographyclub@ gmail.com – Gordon – 3408 2649 Gail – 3408 9850 he theme for our March competition was “Movement”. Motion blur was required in the photograph. Maria Casmenco was the winner with “Red Bus hitting Big Ben”. Maria’s extraordinary photo was also given Photo of the Month by our judge.

Gail Goodair won the Mono PI section with “Imposing”. Gail travelled all the way to Spain to take this impressive photo.

Marj Webber took out the Open Colour PI with “Courting Love Heart” a shot

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Village and Gaby made a of Black Swans in courting list of things for us to find mode at a waterhole and photograph. It was a near Gympie. beautiful day with lots of Marilyn Western’s “Out of members the Blue” a turning up stunning photo for the shoot. of blue folded The Historical paper won the Village has Colour Print thousands section. of items of Roger Bawden interest and with “Peter” a set in lovely great character gardens. shot in black Photographers and white won Marilyn Weston: had a very the Mono Print Out of the Blue enjoyable section. morning Ben Stoffl snapping items of interest. who travelled from the Most of us were able to Gold Coast was our judge complete the list set for us by for the night. Ben gave an Gabby.

The volunteers at the excellent presentation on village served us a delicious photographic composition before judging and critiquing our work.

We had a very interesting location shoot in March which was organised by Gabby Shaw. The venue was the Caboolture Historical

With Tin Can Bay photographers at Bibimulya Wetlands

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Devonshire Tea and some of the crew stayed for lunch in the café and more photography.

During the month a group of photographers from the Tin Can Bay Club paid Bribie Island a visit staying for a few days. Some of our crew met up with them at Bibimulya Wetlands and we spent a very pleasant morning in their company. It was quite a hot day so after a few hours, we were happy to go to the Big Bun Bakery for morning tea.

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night.

Gail Goodair: Imposing

PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

By Victor Pérez Pérez (Not a professional photographer but just an experienced learner) ven though photography is an ART, besides knowing your DSLR camera (and, sometimes, besides knowing your compact one, or, even, your smartphone) you might need some technical know-how.

This tutorial has no aim other than to help the beginners. For deeper learning, please consult the Internet.

LESSON 5: COMPOSITION AND MESSAGE Now that we know how to handle the light and how to set our camera, let’s speak about composition.

The composition is how you organize the elements included in your photo. As it’s the most delicate part of photography, we could say that it’s the most important part. Why? Because -in my opinion- it’s a personal assessment. In that context, I agree with the authors who refuse any rule in composition: we can’t have a photography ‘grammar’.

Therefore, as your picture is your own work of art, you compose it as you wish: do it as you feel like to do, even if somebody doesn’t like it.

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The most important is you liking it.

Pictures -photography, paint, drawing…- use a universal language: the visual language. It’s communication too, that’s the way you transmit a message. This message can be very simple or as complex as you want.

You can use shapes, lines, points, colours, tones, light, shadows, etc., which you organize freely, as you wish.

Besides, we must know that in composition there are some tools we can use to better transmit our message.

Some of these tools are: Light, Colour, Texture, Proportion, Dimension Perspective, Movement.

The aim is to communicate your message in your personal way without caring if people like it or not.

As an example, I will try to describe the action photo attached that I took some months ago.

Movement: The direction of the subject, from ‘A’ to ‘B’, shows the action.

Dynamism: The capture of the water in ‘A’ gives dynamism and reinforce the action.

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The pontoon makes the difference

Without the tree, this sunset would be tedious

Light: In ‘C’ we can see the backlight provided by the sun.

Perspective: In ‘E’ we have three areas: sand in the forefront, water in the middle and the jetty in the background.

Tones and colours: The difference between the sand, the water and the jetty (‘E’) gives depth to the scene.

Texture: In ‘D’ we can see the texture of the splashed water.

Key point: Finally, the key point, in ‘F’, is the ball. Without the ball no action and no photo. The special light of the ball shows

that it’s the important point of the photo.

That’s an example of the tools you can use to compose action photography.

Some essential tips: Straighten the horizon, especially when the ocean or the sea is in the background.

The main subject of your picture must be in focus.

If you are not happy with a photo, don’t show it, except if you want third opinions.

Another exception to show a photo you are not very happy with is when your message is more important than the photo itself.

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H E A L T H Y MEDICAL ERRORS

By Heenam Kim

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here are many brilliant doctors and nurses doing their best to support patients. However, we also need to be aware that the third leading cause of death in the U.S. is due to medical errors. Number one cause of death was heart disease, the second cause of death was cancer and the third one was medical error followed by chronic respiratory disease.

Dr Martin Makary’s research team calculated in 2016, that there are more than 250,000 deaths per year, which is 9.5% of hospital deaths each year. It’s like more than 680 people dying every day by medical errors.

It’s equivalent to having two planes crash daily.

Though the problem here is only between 5% to 20% are reported, therefore the actual figure would be much greater.

Many of us have great respect for medical professionals and give full faith in their judgments and diagnoses. About six years ago, I was diagnosed with some deadly disease, I couldn’t believe it and the shock was great. I cried for hours until I couldn’t cry anymore. Though nothing was adding up, it didn’t make any sense. I was healthy and my immune system had been really good I rarely caught even simple cold. Only thing I had back

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then was I was having a miscarriage. I needed to find out more about the disease that I was diagnosed with and its effect on my body.

So I started to study and gather all the necessary information - anything I should know about the disease.

For nearly six months I did nothing but research the disease. I was speechless when I found out that the pathology test they have been conducting doesn’t find the actual virus; the test only detects antibodies of certain types of virus.

Yet doctors have been using this test to diagnose people. I’ve requested to a doctor to find the actual virus from my blood then I would accept the diagnosis.

The specialist doctor didn’t seem to know that there was no such test existing to detect the virus. They’ve sent my blood to Singapore and other places to find the virus; of course, they couldn’t find it. Also, my white blood cell count increased which was good news for me but it shouldn’t be possible if I had the virus. The doctor couldn’t explain how and why my white blood count increased, he simply said I might have special blood? I replied to him that I didn’t have special blood I didn’t have the virus. In my case, it concludes something like ‘theoretically I should be positive but scientifically I’m not’? This a bizarre world we are living in.

Since then I’ve lost my faith in medical practices luckily I am still very healthy.

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The specialist doctor who was handling my case was really good to me and respected my courage and research. I’ve realised even doctors don’t know the truth either; they were simply given the information fed by textbooks and handed down set guidelines. Thanks to the technology we can access many details about everything, all the medical journals and textbooks are available under our fingertips. It’s time for us to be independent and take charge of our own health.

There are thousands of old natural remedies available to maintain our health;

prevention is the best way to stay healthy.

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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

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

Meeting room is behind church.

Woorim Promises Meeting on the beach Sunday - 7.30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach.

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

Meeting room is behind church.

FOR MORE INFO Contact Glenn 0410 435 867.

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

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

Ph Desley 3408 8470.

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

3rd SUN of the Month EACHMERE CRAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft.

Gold coin donation. All welcome.

0417 067 992.

2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358.

Every MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Ave, Beachmere, 9 a.m. to 10.30am. Entry $4.00 per meeting. Contact: Judy 0401153633 or Pat: 54968551.

Every FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00 – 11.00 am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Drive Bongaree. This FREE morning tea is hosted by grief counsellor Geoff Bradford.

Contact Geoff geoffbradford2@ bigpond.com or PH 0421 866 560.

1st WED of the Month OMBORA OUTRIGGERS: Meet on the beach opposite Dolphin Drive 10 or more times a week. Find a session that suits you contact us via our website bomboraoutriggers.com.au Everyone is welcome to try.

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OPENS DAILY RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419.

MON TO FRI RIBIE COMMUNITY PLANT NURSERY: 208 First Avenue, Bribie. The nursery has been on Bribie since 1990 and is run completely by volunteers. All money raised goes back into the community.

OPEN MON - FRI, 8 - 11am RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6:30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays.

Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara.

Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 3408 3219.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB: Monthly Concert at 11 am in the U3A Recreation Hall, First Ave Bongaree, Ph Di 0402 255 852 4th SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (BIEPA): Meets at 7pm, the Anzac Room Bribie Island RSL. All welcome. For more information phone Diane 0438 111 163.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Lee 3408 6058.

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

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

PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

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

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

PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

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

New members welcome.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI ribie island lions club at blue pacific hotel woorim 6pm for 6.30Pm start. Inquiries on how to join lions phone 0457867390.New members welcome.

2nd & 4th THU Each Month RIBIE ISLAND MIXED SOCIAL DARTS CLUB: Meets at The Bribie Island Golf Club Links Crt Woorim. Names in by 6:15 for 6:30 start. All welcome to come along & have a throw. Restaurant will be open for anyone wishing to eat beforehand.

EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818.

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

4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

2nd SAT of the Month RIBE ISLAND PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS LEAGUE - Meet at the Bribie RSL at 9am.

We have a friendly meeting with a speaker and outings & lunch . Morning tea is available.

All welcome just drop in or ph.

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RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive.

New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PROBUS CLUB: If you’re new to the area or are finding it a bit challenging to break into the local social scene, you might find what you’re looking for by joining one of Bribie’s top social clubs – the Bribie Island Probus Club, catering for retired or semi-retired men and women interested in establishing friendships, engaging in fellowship with like-minded souls and perhaps having a little fun too. The club meets monthly at 9:15 a.m. in the RSL Conference Room. Details:Mark (3408-4145) or Ursula (3410-0792) RIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Meets (except January) in the Anzac Room of the Bribie Island RSL Club at 9.30 a.m. New members welcome. You do not need to be an ex service person to join.

For enquiries phone Jan Wright on 0407 030 598 or email Janice_ wright@bigpond.com.

Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade. For information or apologies phone Jennifer 3408 2152 or Fay 3408 2617.

4th WED of the Month RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree.

Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND SENIORS COMPUTING CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP: Meets in the Anzac Room Bribie RSL at 1.00pm. Just turn up and maybe you have a special interest you can share with us or just want a bit of help yourself.

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

1st & 3rd TUE of the Month OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim.

PH Janice 0403 481 943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. PH 0417 067 992.

EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAFT AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet at 8.45am to 11.45am in the Church of Christ Hall, Fifth

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Every Friday RAGONS ABREAST BRIBIE ISLAND: Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Room RSL Bribie.

1st WED of the Month UCHRE: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn.

Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

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

EVERY TUE LOBAL CARE FOOD ASSIST: provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients.

Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out. BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree. PH Rebecca 0433 371 749.

EVERY WED SLAND QUILTERS: For friendly support for those people interested in sewing and handcrafts. Held between 8.30am to 12.30pm at studio 3 Bribie Island Art Centre Sunderland Drive. Phone Aileen 0403342033’ Evey WED P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750 232 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Every TUE to SAT. ARKET STALL: 9am – 11am.

Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Drive, 7am.

Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY TUE ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara.

PH 3408 8440 EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171.

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

EVERY TUE & SAT UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start.

Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome.

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3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421 529 824 Every THU ANDSTONE POINT COMMUNITY COMPLEX: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

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

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

2nd & 4th TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

PH John Price 0439 287 747.

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

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3rd SUN of the Month WELVE BY TWELVE, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree.

Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867.

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

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Bookings essential for catering.

Phone John H 3408 3779 m 0429 348 616

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS Who doesn't love a bargain!

Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

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

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

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

MATURE AGED WOMEN ARE INVITED TO A NEW SOCIAL GROUP FOR FRIENDSHIP FUN AND INFORMATION ON HEALTHY AGEING, COMMENCING ON BRIBIE ISLAND. Older Women’s Network Qld warmly welcomes you to our next meeting Thursday 18th April, 10.00 am, Bribie Island RSL, 99 Toorbul St.

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS

APRIL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE (PLEASE CHECK YOUR EVENT ON EASTER WEEKEND AND ANZAC DAY) EVERY SATURDAY APRIL WITNESSING/ JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org.au EVERY SATURDAY APRIL BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY SUNDAY APRIL TILL 9 JUNE, FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK - Clayton Park, 8AM– fun for all fitness levels. New ways to use the equipment in the park and meet some workout buddies!

EVERY MONDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6pm – 8pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information.

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

EVERY TUESDAY APRIL BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact 0475 571 902 or email info@bang. org.au.

EVERY WEDNESDAY APRIL TENNIS – SOCIAL DOUBLES 8am – 11am, Beachmere Tennis Club, Roger Street Sporting Complex,

Beachmere. All levels of abilities welcome.

Tea & Coffee provided. Cost is $4.

Contact to confirm play 0405 241 698 or 0439 287 414.

EVERY THURSDAY APRIL SOUL & LINE DANCING, 7pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Av. We are a small friendly support group helping everyone to achieve their goals. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc. EVERY FRIDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information.

EVERY FRIDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5.50pm for 6pm START - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys & girls), Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information.

TUESDAY, 16 APRIL BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 16 APRIL BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm, NEW VENUE Beachmere

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

BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach Come along and meet new friends. We were delighted a large group of women attended the first meeting in March and we have a leadership team in place now.

Do come and meet them and other ladies on April 18th.

CONTACT: Julie 0490 441184 or Older Women’s Network Queensland 07 3358 2301

Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 17 APRIL BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone 0417 781 562 to attend.

(3rd Wed each month) THURSDAY, 18 APRIL BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month) FROM TUESDAY, 23 APRIL THEN EVERY MONDAY – FRIDAY APRIL U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM TWO www.bang.org.au/ u3a OR drop into our office Monday to Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Fridays 8.30-NOON for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au.

WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work.

Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month) FRIDAY, 3 MAY LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense – Cocktails are fun. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au.

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BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Anglican Church Bribie Island (St Peter’s) Cnr Banya and Foster Sts, Bongaree Sunday Services: 7:30am & 9:30am Wednesday Service: 10am Priest: Fr Steven Schwarzrock Phone: 07 3408 3191 Email: office@stpetersbribie.org.au Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Saturday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

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

Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am. Praise singing leading into 8am Service.

All welcome.

Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE: 07 3450 4039 Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor: Ray Airosa.

Services: 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church) Kids Club: Fridays 5:00-6:30pm Youth Group: Fridays 7:00-9:00pm Bookshop: Koorong items available.

Bribie Island Catholic Church – Church of the Little Flower.

41-47 First Avenue, Bongaree, 4507. Parish Priest: Fr David Pascoe. Mass Times: 6pm Saturday & 8.30am Sunday. Reconciliation: 5pm Saturday. All enquiries: 5495 1028 Bribe Island Charismatic nondenominational Home Church “Sharing Faith in the Spirit of Unity” 1 Cor. 12:13. For service details contact Pastor Barnett on newprophecychurch@hotmail.com or 0481 369 704 Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion. Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays).

P: 3408 3772 Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights. 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Mon to Fri (9:00am - 3:00pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am) Counselling & Prayer. Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays New Creation Church Bribie Island Come and have fellowship and worship with us at The New Creation Church Bribie Island and Learn about the Grace of God. Meets every

Friday At 10.30 at the Banksia Room Bribie Hotel Bellara.

Complimentary meal after the service.

Enquiries phone Angela mob. 0417050949 Or Eileen mob. 0438723074.

Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre. Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409. P: 5429 5835.

Service: 4pm Sunday Seventh-day Adventist Church meets every Saturday in Uniting Church 82 Webster St Bongaree. Sabbath School 9.30 am. Church service 11 am. Phone 0455 477 889.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 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

Anglican Church BR IBIE I SL AND All welcome

Bribie Island Catholic Church Church of the Little Flower EASTER SERVICES HOLY THURSDAY - Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm GOOD FRIDAY - Stations of the Cross, 10.30am GOOD FRIDAY - Commemoration of the Passion, 3pm HOLY SATURDAY - Easter Vigil Mass, 7pm EASTER SUNDAY - Easter Masses, 7.00am & 8.30am

Good Friday 9.30am Easter Sunday 7.30am and 9.30am Cnr Banya & Foster Streets, Bongaree www.stpetersbribie.org.au

Bribie Is Church of Christ Good Friday Service Friday, 19th April at 8.30 am

Easter Sunday Service

41-47 First Avenue, Bongaree “May the promise of the Risen Christ fill your hearts with love, peace and hope”.

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Property Offences Burglary:

On March 30 and 31, unknown offenders removed gained entry to a unit on Welsby Parade, Bongaree.

Money and personal items were taken.

Between April 2 and 5, unknown offenders gained entry to a home on Marina Boulevard, Banksia Beach.

Investigations are continuing into both of these offences.

Stealing:

CRIME REPORT A 31-year-old Bellara woman and a 49-year-old Bangaree man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 14.

On April 1, a 25-year-old Woorim man was intercepted on Arcadia Drive, Woorim and tested positive to drugs.

He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 4.

On April 5, a 39-year-old Woorim woman was intercepted on First Avenue, Bongaree and tested positive to drugs. She will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 20.

On April 6, a 46-year-old Woodridge woman was intercepted on Benabrow Avenue, Bongaree and tested positive to drugs. She will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 20.

On April 1-2 a chain saw was stolen from the annex of a van at a caravan park at Bongaree. On April 4, a number plate was stolen from a vehicle parked at a residence at Emu Walk, Bongaree.

Police continue to investigate both these incidents.

Unregistered and Unlicensed Driving:

Wilful Damage: On April 6, unknown offenders caused damage to solar panels on a house in Smout Court, Sandstone Point. This was caused by throwing a beer bottle onto a roof where the solar panels were located.

On April 1, a 63-year-old Woorim man was intercepted on First Avenue, Worrim. He was issued with a Notice To Appear for Unlicensed Driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 15.

Found Property:

On April 2, a 34-year-old Kippa Ring man was intercepted on Bribie Island Road, Ningi. He was issued with a Notice To Appear for Unlicensed Driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 2.

On April 2 a ring was found at Verdoni Street, Bellara.

On April 4 a phone and keys were found at Welsby Parade, Bongaree.

If you are the owner of this property please contact Bribie Island Police.

Community Safety Drug Offences: On April 1, police located two people in possession of drug-related articles.

A 36-year-old Bongaree man was issued a Notice to Appear for possession of a dangerous drug and drug utensils. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on the May 2.

Good Order Offences: On April 4, police investigated reports of a male exposing himself on Turners Camp Road. A 33-year-old male from Landsborough was issued with a Notice to Appear in relation to this and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 9.

On April 7, a 54-year-old man from Ningi was arrested for public nuisance and contravening a direction after police attended an address in relation to a neighbourhood dispute. This male will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 30.

Road Safety Drug Driving: On April 1, several people were intercepted on Bribie Island Road, Ningi and tested positive to drugs.

A 40-year-old Bellara man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 14.

A 42-year-old Pacific Pines man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 27.

On April 1, a 29-year-old Bongaree man was on Bribie Island Road, Ningi.

He was issued a Notice to Appear for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 2.

On April 6, a 46-year-old Woodridge woman was intercepted on Benebrow Avenue, Bongaree. She was issued with a Notice To Appear for Unlicensed Driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 20.

Traffic Infringement Notices: Last week, police issued thirty infringement notices which included fifteen for speeding offences. Two hundred and fifty-nine random breath tests were conducted.

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Moreton Safe motoring for the Easter school holidays Easter school holidays commence on April 5, now is a good time to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic or service agent before you take the family away. Just before winter is also a good time to have the car battery checked.

Police also want to remind the community of the Fatal Five; Speeding, Drink driving and Drug driving Seat belts, Fatigue, Distraction​​.

Plan ahead and arrive at your destination safely.

Bribie Island Police will continue traffic enforcement during the school holidays.

This will include targeting speeding and testing drivers to ensure they are not diving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Police will be also increasing patrols on the four-wheel drive tracks and beaches during this holiday period.

“Local family business for over 34 years.”

For those visiting Bribie Island during the school holidays, please ensure you drive safely and obey the road rules so that you can enjoy your stay on this beautiful Island.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com. au 24hrs per day.

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YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thu 3rd April 2019:

3,363 Calls, 913 vessels logged on, 75 Vessel Assists, 414 Sitreps, 111 Requests, 12 Overdue vessels, 3 Vessel Tracking, 0 Securite Broadcasts. 459 Radio Checks VHF calls 78.1%, - 27MHz calls 10.6%

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Compiled by VMRBI Coxswain Simon Middap.

Map Datum for GPS Newbies (or “Getting help, in time, and to the right place”) Let’s talk definitions: GPS is the Global Position System, an electronic device that pinpoints where you are on the globe, it could be via your smartphone, car satnav, or a specific marine device.

Datum – is defined as a single piece of information. In the context of this article, we are referring to global position datum, a point somewhere on the globe defined by longitude and latitude coordinates.

There are three Australian datum sets and one global datum set. They are AGD66, AGD84, GDA94 and WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984). God help the dyslexic, but you can see how the confusion arises!! P.S. there is a new one on the way GDA2020. The reason these change, and are updated, is that Australia is moving in a north easterly direction at a rate of about 7 cm per year, meaning the latitude and longitude of points in Australia, measured in a world-wide system, are changing slowly but constantly.

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WGS84 is a standard for use in cartography, geodesy, and satellite navigation, so for consistency WGS84 is the standard on most GPS and the one used in marine conversations.

For a greater accuracy than degrees, which could be between 20kms to 120kms apart, the coordinate is broken down to degrees, minutes and even further.

ANOTHER area of confusion is that Coordinates can be displayed in three different formats:

Latitude lines measured in degrees, run around the world (sphere) in east-west degrees with zero degrees being the equator. They run parallel to each other. As you go further north or south from the equator toward a pole, latitude values increase but the distance between the latitude line decreases. The north and south poles are measured as 90° N and 90° S. An easy way to remember which is Latitude – remember – “LAT” is “FLAT”. Other specific latitude lines are the Tropic Latitudes of Cancer(north) and Capricorn(south) These are measured as 23.5° N and S respectively. The other special lines are the Arctic Circle(north) and Antarctic Circle (south) measured as 66.5° N and S respectively. In our part of the world, Latitude is a number denoted with an S for south of the equator (sometimes also shown as a negative number).

Longitude lines also measured in degrees, run around the world (sphere) north-south and are NOT parallel to each other. Longitude runs 0–180° east and 0–180° west of the prime meridian point – with zero degrees - Greenwich England. Each of the longitude lines all intersect at the poles.

Longitude and Latitude. As you know, the earth is a sphere, and these are the measurement lines that circulate the earth.

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In our part of the world, Longitude is a number denoted with an E for east of the prime meridian (or a positive number).

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- DMS - Degrees, minutes and seconds; - DMD - Degrees, minutes and decimal minutes; or - DD - decimal Degrees.

Each one of these coordinate’s displays should be the same point on the earth, the trick is knowing which one is being displayed to accurately relate it to a map.

Measured degrees of latitudinal lines are parallel, so 1° = 60 nautical miles (1nm = 1852 meters) Longitude lines start at the equator as 1° = 60nm but this decreases the closer to the poles.

For greater precision and using DMS, degrees are divided into 60 minutes (‘) of distance (not time).

Each minute is further divided into 60 seconds (“). Some GPS devices, especially smartphones using DMD show tenths of a minute, or decimal minutes instead of seconds. A tenth of a minute (or tenth of a nautical mile) is about 600 feet or 185 meters.

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE - REGULAR FEATURE For all practical purposes, set your devices to WGS84 and set to DMD (Degrees, Minutes, Decimal minutes) Why is this important – when in trouble – tell VMR your GPS coordinates and we will come directly to you.

GPS verification marks are installed at a lot of boat ramps to allow boaters to check the accuracy of their GPS navigation equipment or smartphone.

On arrival, as a part of your launch preparations, turn on your GPS and compare it to the GPS coordinates on the sign. The signs are WGS84 datum in DMD format.

see Tangalooma to the right of the vessel, because, as you can see, that is still a very big search area, so further information is required to locate you quickly.

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You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www. vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, benefits include: breakdown assistance. vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency, access to first aid, radio, and navigation courses plus safety and general boating information sessions; regular social events; reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units; and overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

If reporting your position to VMR or someone else on the water where there are no landmarks, find the vessel’s current location on the chart and press the vessel indicator. Your unit should give you the Lat/Long coordinates or ask you to create a Waypoint, which will have a Lat/Long coordinate. The format of DMS, DMD or DD will be controlled through the GPS setup options.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety.

Don’t have GPS coordinates – there is still other information on the horizon to guide us directly to you.

Without a GPS, or to verify what the GPS is saying, you can get a compass bearing on three different known landmarks on the horizon. These can be then fixed on a position on the chart. If you don’t have a handheld compass or can’t use the compass App on your smartphone, position the bow of the vessel lining up the bow with each of the landmarks and take a reading from the vessel’s standard compass.

Congratulations Scott Langham on your promotion to crew, Commodore Liz Radajewski presents his Crew epaulettes.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU once again to the Sandstone Point Hotel for your amazing support and generous donation of $12,000. Thanks again to VMRBI members who participate in parking control for the Red Hot Summer Tour events, we can’t emphasise enough the importance of your continued amazing support to the operation of our organisation.

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Bribie 1 and Bribie 2 assisting drifting 16m ketch on Thursday morning 28th March.

Ramp Etiquette - Good boat ramp etiquette starts before you even get there, with your preparation at home. You don’t want to be sitting at the bottom of the ramp fixing and organizing things that could have been done earlier, as you’re just going to frustrate others who are trying to use the ramp. Please be considerate.

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by Commodore Liz Radajewski at the March Sunset Drinks on Friday 29th March 2019.

Other information you should be gathering when travelling is compass direction (Magnetic Degrees), general speed (Kilometres or Nautical Miles per hour) and time of travel (Minutes).

These three pieces of information are also very valuable in finding you and will be the subject of another article.

It is no point telling VMR, or others that you are several kilometres to the west of Tangalooma, or you can

Congratulations Garry Bunker, seen here receiving his crew stripes from Commodore Liz Radajewski.

Congratulations Chris Dale for receiving his first stripe from skipper Gary Voss

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FISHING REPORT Squid caught at the Bribie Bridge

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ell, the school holidays have begun let’s hope the weather, brings us some beautiful days, so we can get out amongst the fish in the Pumicestone passage and on the Surfside.

We have seen a few Mud crabs about Ningi Creek, Donnybrook, Toorbul and in the Banksia Beach Canals, as well as Sand crabs at Bongaree with plenty being caught at Lime Pocket, so grab your pots and some Cole Bartley Bribie Bridge 97cm Dew caught on Live Squid Lives at Ningi

By Rick Williams Mullet Heads and you will be sure to get a good feed for Easter.

There has been a few Snapper about with some good size being caught at Cape Moreton, The Ripples, Sandstone Point and Bellara you will need some Pilchards to hook on and always remember let the bait float don’t sink it, they like to remain on the surface when looking for a feed.

One of our regular anglers tried the Ningi Creek yesterday snaring himself five Bream and a good size flathead and also a cod, he was using mullet fillets to catch the Bream, Cod and Flathead. You can also get a few Bream about at Banksia Beach, Gallaghers, Poverty Creek, Donnybrook, Turners Camp, Bellara, Bongaree and Red Beach biting on the usual Prawns, Live Blood Worms and Yabbies.

We have seen some Flathead about Avon Wrecks, Turners Camp, Gallaghers, IGA Bongaree and Bellara with some biting on Mullet fillets and Squid. Whiting are still on the bite, Turners Camp, Red

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Taj Bartley Bream Live blood Worms Ocean beach lives at Ningi Beach, Bongaree and Bellara grab some Live Blood worms or Preserved Beach Worms to catch a few.

I have been talking to some anglers and the surfside is proving a good place to catch some good size Whiting and Dart at 1st, 2nd, 3rd lagoon in front of the Campsites, you will need Pippies for the Dart and Preserved beach worms for the Whiting .

If you head out to The Bird Cage or even on the surfside at 2nd Lagoon and 3rd Lagoon the Mackerel are on the bite, pick up some Pilchards for a good feed.

You will get a lot a squid near the Bribie bridge at night, great to use for live bait. We have also seen that some anglers have caught Dew off the Bribie Bridge with squid being the best bait. Before we take the kids out on the boat for the holidays please check all your safety gear and make sure all your flares are in date.

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FISH KILL AT BEACHMERE Can’t beat fresh whiting fillets

By Dr Ben Diggles

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he recent algae bloom in Beachmere Lake is believed to be the cause of yet another fish kill.

This latest kill has seen the demise of over an estimated 30,000 fish of various species.

OzFish Unlimited volunteers alongside local recreational fisho’s worked hard to save the last survivors.

They include Mangrove Jack up to 70cm, Estuary Cod to 80cm, Milkfish to a metre, Tarpon to 60cm and Bream to 40cm as well as dozens of Mullet up to 3kg.

Local OzFish Project Manager Ben Diggles said, “It’s so sad to see some many fish gone, however, it’s been fantastic to see local residents and fisho’s rallying together.”

Black spot estuary cod saved and released by Jay. Too late for this big cod

The local council is working to identify and rectify the problem in the short term and re-establish water flow into the lake.

Long-term OzFish Unlimited hope to be able to work with council engineers to develop a more permanent solution to repair and restore this vital and highly productive fish nursery in the Moreton Bay area.

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REPORT

By Michael & Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

Hi from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery tours.

We continue our session on the use of snatch straps, a piece of equipment that most 4WD enthusiasts already have.

To start with let’s look at the recovery points on your vehicle. Don’t trust bullbars, towbars or recovery points without checking the mounting bolts these can be rusted making them lethal projectiles. If there is any uncertainty, attach around the chassis rail of the vehicle.

With respect to towbars, if you are sure the bolts are sound, these make a reasonable recovery point however don’t use the tongue or ball, these can fail.

We recently did a recovery wrapping around the shank of a solid steel Toyota tow hitch, these are rated at eight tonnes and can be used, alternatively purchase a towbar recovery hitch.

Remember, keep everyone well clear whilst effecting a recovery as the kinetic energy in that snatch strap is lethal. If you need to use more than one strap or as points to attach to the vehicles we recommend Dimenia rope shackles (pictured). These Fort Bribie fallen mine control hut fell two weeks ago

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he recent soaking rains have brought a new lease of life to the flora and fauna in our National Park and have firmed up the inland track considerably. The storm birds (shortbilled Curlew) and Ibis are out in force at Poverty Creek.

The Westaway Creek catchment wetlands are now reinvigorated with approximately half a metre of water, the water lilies are now an absolute spectacle.

Whatever you do don’t forget to bring your insect repellent as the mosquitoes are out and about.

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are not expensive but if something goes wrong it’s not a metal object flying through the air.

We recommend the use of dampeners and if you don’t have one drop a wet towel or jacket over the snatch strap.

Most people have 8 or 9-tonne snatch straps and we recommend 15-tonne snatch straps, discard straps immediately if damaged.

Pick the direction which you are going to effect the recovery. Look for the hard surface to end the recovery.

Reverse your recovery vehicle to 1.5 metres away from the bogged vehicle and drive forward towards the hard area or at least 30 metres. Driving back

REGULAR FEATURE and forward several times over this area to pack the sand down for better traction. Ensure that there are no passengers in either vehicle, ensure everyone is at a safe distance, lay the strap out, attach to your recovery points, if possible passenger side to passenger side, should anything go wrong the strap will recoil to the passenger side of the vehicle and not to the driver’s side.

Next, drive off as you were heading off down the highway (no wheel spin) the strap will stretch and kinetic energy will cause the bogged vehicle to pop up on top of the sand, keep driving to clear the soft section.

Remember to check everyone’s tyres are at 18 to 20 PSI, if towing a trailer

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Damaged snatch strap,

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Holidays mean kids on the beach and campsites, remember 30km speed limits.

Get out and get amongst it!!!!

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Name the Bribie Island Lagoons from south to north?

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Fishing in the gutters will deliver whiting, dart 30cm, queenfish 50cm, mackerel 60cm.

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SPORT

WOOMBYE NO MATCH FOR OUR TIGRESS’S Match Report - Senior Women vs Woombye FC By Brad Litchfield

The Bribie Tigress’s made their way up to a soggy Woombye field on Friday night to play the second Woombye team and whilst most grounds on the Sunshine Coast were closed the Bribie Team

took it to the Woombye side and dominated much of the match to secure a good 4-0 win.

The centre defence of Ava Curtis and Dee Jobson was outstanding, and they were able to break up most of the Woombye’s attack. Keeper Courtney Johnson’s first game of the season was a good intro into what is going to be a tough season, her talking and encouragement were a standout.

BRIBIE ISLAND

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Thank you to all our coaches for your continued support this year!

Under 6 Coach - Antony Evans Under 7 Coach - TBA Under 8 Coach- Rodney Kopura Under 9 Coach - Chris Allom Under 10 Coach - James Te Kahu Under 11 Coaches - Ian Jenkins & Josh Goodall Under 12 Coach - Tony Jeppesen Under 13 Coach - Kirk Crouch Under 14 Coach - Luke Simpson Under 15 Coach - Tim O’Connor Under 16 Head Coach- Tim O’Connor We would also like to thank all our volunteer coaching staff (Assistant Coaches, Managers, First Aid Officers & League Safe) who will be assisting these awesome people this year.

Bribie Tigers senior women’s team Super sub Amelia Wilkins played an excellent game and when she game on revitalised the attack and the Woombye defence had little energy in the tank to follow her fast attacking breaks. It was an exciting match to watch with Bribie having numerous chances to score. Tonight, player of

the match goes to centre back Ava Curtis for an outstanding effort in the centre of defence.

The Tigress’s next game is the grand final rematch from last year against Caloundra, at home on the 12th April for a 7 pm kick off.

Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 5/6 April 2019.

Senior Men Division 5 – Bribie Tigers vs Coolum FC - 3-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers are Matt Huntley (2) and Josh Burke (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Joe McNulty Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Woombye FC - 4-0 win for Bribie, goal scorers are Amelia Wilkins (2), Hannah Bulley (1) and Jear Cochrane (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Ava Curtis.

Juniors did not play due to school holidays.

TRAINING TIMES FOR THE 2019 SEASON Under 6-11s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 12s & 13s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 14s are underway from 5.30pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 15s & 16s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Monday & Wednesday You can still register to play at playnrl.com/register or call Brooke Overton on 0414582779 for more information We would also like to thank our jersey sponsors for 2019 - Major Sponsor La Vera, and Minor Sponsors @Tax Services, Electrinity, Wallace & Davies Solicitors, Landscaping Skills.

Club Sponsors: Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s On North, Woorim Beach Meats, Pigface Seafood, Beach Way Cafe, Burpengary Truck Refinishing, Bribie Beach Bar & Cafe, 7 Eleven and Super Management

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ast weekend 8 members from the Bribie District Little athletics club travelled to Townsville to compete at the state championships, Mackaylah Smith, Connor Damrow , Ryan Waters, Mackeelee Smith, Mikayla Waters, Reegan Kliese, Summer Carriage and Jett Bulley.

Despite the heat it was a great weekend and all of our athletes competed extremely well with Reegan receiving 2 medals at the end of it and most with new personal best performances. Thank you to their families for making the long trip yo to Townsville, and thankyou to the athletes for representing our club in such a fantastic manner.

MARCH/APRIL BOWLS RESULTS Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 31/03/19 Tuesday Self Select Triples First – D. Jones, A. Russell & J. Jones Runner Up – J. Neill, G. McCarthy & B. Austin OOTH 1st – N. Gray, I. Smith & M. McGregor Bunny – B. Bensin, J. Sutherland & N. Ramage Thursday Club Select Triples First- N. Morley, D. Clarke & J. Hillier Runner Up – L. Tebbett, P. Manion, W. Gillard & M. Millard OOTH 1st – C. Christiansen, J. Clear & D. Young Bunny – J. Trent, F. Crockett & B. Short Friday Men’s Pair First – B. Lamb & C. Wilkie

Runner Up – T. Turnbull & J. Howarth OOTH 1st – A. Feichter & D. Gibson OOTH 2nd – G. Reily & F. Crockett OOTH 3rd – P. Goudge & T. Borg Bunny – D. Beadman & T. Hudson Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 06/04/19 Tuesday Self Select Triples First – M. Mills, G. Riley & C. Monk, Runners Up – E. Bateman, Z. Elmore & D. Walker, OOTH 1st – F. Corry, J. Laidlaw, G. Corry & L. Tebbitt Bunny – R. Hunter, M. Young & P. McCarthy Wednesday Scroungers 1st – L. Deakins

2nd – B. Castle 3rd – N. Robinson Wednesday Pairs First – D. McDougall & W. McDougall Runner Up – E. Bateman & M. Garfield OOTH 1st – S. Fowler & R. Fowler Bunny – B. Young, D. Groves & D. McHahon Friday Mens Pairs First – T. Oloughlin & P. Nelson Runner Up – D. McMahon & W. McDougall OOTH 1st – T. Turnbull & J. Howarth OOTH 2nd – C. Halley & M. Rooney OOTH 3rd – S. Andrews & K. Thornton Bunny – A> Pearce & G. Denkel

The winning team in the Moreton Bay District Ladies Bowling Association Pairs competition held between 25-27 March 2019 - Lesley Wright (L) and Mandy McIntyre (R)

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Dear Editor,

While shopping at Woolworths on Wednesday afternoon I mislaid my purse and did not realise until at the checkout. I went back to where I had been but no luck. As I am a pensioner it was a bit of a disaster. Then the young man at the till asked me my name. Well, he had a purse which had been handed in by two young girls. I looked all over for these two to thank them but to no avail.

Please be good enough to publish this letter in the hope that they will see it. I am so very grateful to them and know their families must be proud of them. I certainly am.

Thank you, ladies, and may the good Lord reward you both.

Kathleen Maureem Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the article

by Geoff Ginn in issue 83 to my earlier article in issue 82 about beach access on Bribie Island.

I beg to differ on your point about real greenies, they do drive juices guzzlers and also live in timber houses but this is not what the main point of my conversation was about.

The main point was access to the beach.

Geoff Ginn has miss interpreted what I was saying, I do not want to see the beach locked up as I and many others enjoy a day on the beach , my point was the greenies want to lock us out and I said they would be the only ones then to get any enjoyment out of it but let’s see them walk in instead of driving in.

Allowing myself and other RESPONSIBLE 4wd owners access to the beach helps support the environment and the local National park as we pay for this privilege and have no qualms in paying the fee.

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YOUR SAY uncapped vehicles during a weekend 2-day function!!! numbers not being an On New Year’s Eve we got stuck option to me is incorrect on the bridge coming home from as this can be achieved Brisbane. It took an hour from QPAC by monitoring and having to the bridge and 45 mins from the cut offs when numbers bridge to Bongaree !!!! reached on a weekend Quite what happened between the (agents having a set original “For Sale Single Residence number for purchase only” notice on the fence of the said each weekend). property and a Hotel being built, I’m

I think we could go on arguing forever but we do agree on one thing and that’s not to lock the access up. By doing this there is a lot more to be lost (funds to protect and maintain the National park).

We just need the idiots if caught to be kicked off, pass cancelled and banned from obtaining a pass for a set period.

Thanks, Geoff Walsh Dear Editor We moved to Bribie 11 years ago. We had given serious consideration to Noosa and Coolum but found it far too built up and busy. Like so many other residents of this Island with similar stories “we discovered Bribie”, and it did not take us long to change our relocation plans.

We fell in love with Bribie because of its peaceful, community charm, and abundant flora and fauna, being largely a Nature Reserve area. Having left our country 18 years ago and gratefully relocated to Australia, we had lost our sense of community, which we have found in abundance here on Bribie. I remember the editorial in the first Annual Bribie tourist magazine we read, scribed about “ The Bribie Sigh” which we all do when driving back across the bridge on our way home. Lately, however, that “face” is sadly changing with the creeping new developments on and in proximity to, our, hitherto “best-kept secret” Island.

Bribie has been” put on the map” with the advent of the Sandstone Point Hotel, which I hasten to say, in my opinion, the buildings have been tastefully developed, thus far. However, It is the huge events taking place there that have caused most of the now inherent problems.

Upwards of 5 to 8.000 concert goers all in vehicles have caused hideous traffic issues in the Bribie Road. It recently took me an hour to get from Bongaree to Bellara to visit a friend,

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unsure?? A possible explanation may be read into the recent Council’s inability to form a quorum for a vote on the Hotel’s application to increase the number of events, due to “personal conflicts of interest” on the issues on the impact the hotel has and is having on Bribie and surrounds.

Our pristine beach is being overrun by “weekend 4x4 adventurers” who show little respect to its fragile ecosystem.

Although we are members of the large Morton Bay Reginal Council, we are a unique and finite island on many different levels, not the least being that we are a:- Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, a Sand Island and a National Park and as such should not be treated the same as mainland council areas, with regard to development projects.

I wonder just how much business is brought to the island relatively speaking, other than a cup of coffee or a “slab” here and there. Most weekend visitors all arrive on our beaches with loaded Eskies and endless pop-up shade canopies!!

I suspect that 80% of all Bribie residents are of the same mind and have sat around over endless cups of coffee talking and discussing the development impact issues we are now all facing, and what is happening to our precious piece of paradise.

We need a “rally round a flag” or a “voice to be heard” as it seems that our pleas and request to council go unheard or are disregarded.

Personally, I think that we need to find an organisation that may have that voice I can only think that BIEPA (Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association) may be that flag if enough of us join in the fight to say “NO MORE” Yours sincerely, J Webb Bongaree (ED: edited for space)

Dear Editor, THANK YOU to Peter Dallimore (and The Bribie Islander magazine for publishing) for his excellent article about the ins and outs of funeral insurance. I have been bewildered by all the many TV advert claims and different types of ways to cover funeral costs and frankly am over them and wish they would stop. This article by Peter is a keeper in my view - clear, succinct, and on point.

Regards, Adrienne Dear Editor Bribie Road and Bridge Many, perhaps the majority of people, move to Bribie and neighbouring townships as part of a lifestyle choice.

It’s a family friendly location to enjoy, not just for ourselves but for our children and grandchildren as well.

I think I share that experience with many local residents.

I do not deny the road needs attention especially between Old Toorbul Road and the Caboolture Interchange. But, before increasing the capacity of Bribie Island Road, the residents of Ningi

have to be spared the pain that will become over and above what they are currently forced to endure.

Upgrading the Bribie Bridge needs to be carefully considered also. For example, the research done for Main Roads five years ago, revealed major infrastructure problems once vehicles arrive on the island from a fourlane bridge. This is easy to predict: think of the 3 o’clock school traffic problem at the main roundabout and double or treble the congestion with the increased traffic flow from the bridge, especially over weekends.

This congestion would present the Moreton Bay Regional Council with serious expenditure to overcome the problems, not to mention the property resumptions required.

And, after a new bridge is constructed there would no doubt be increasing calls for opening up the island to further residential developments.

Consider the calls we have now from some to replace the council caravan park with high-rise apartments or to demolish the strips of shops along Welsby Parade, the latest report being for a six-storey apartment complex.

There will be pressure to open up the forestry for major developments.

Do we want to recreate the high-rise coastal strips seen at the Gold Coast or Mooloolaba and Caloundra?

And finally, how prepared are people to pay a toll to use the new bridge - a common action taken when new infrastructure is completed. At present rates, the toll would be around $2.50 for private vehicles and $5.00 for tradies and other commercials.

As I said at the beginning, “Living on Bribie is a lifestyle choice.”

So, consider carefully what some people wish for.

Paul Lupton, Bribie Island

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