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ISSUE #5, DECEMBER 2014 FREE
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BRIBIE TAXIS & LIMOS!
IGA Price Matches the majornational supermarket chains ON 100S OF EVERYDAY PRODUCTS
Participating stores only. Prices matched weekly using everyday shelf price. Excludes promotions. Terms & conditions apply. See iga.com.au/pricematch
IGA’s reduced prices on 100s of everyday products to match the major national supermarket chains.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, FROM THE BRIBIE ISLANDER!
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CONTENTS:
Gwenny’s Birthday
Choosing A Pup
Jackie Vet
Gift Giving
Christmas, Already?
Island Attributes
Concious Living
Health From Within
MAD Property
Dining Out
The Bribie Winelander
Trades, Services & For Sale
Boats For Sale
Solar Cruiser
Abbigail’s Fundraiser
Dragons Abreast
Community Arts
Bribie Calendars
A Calmer Christmas
Camp Quality Fundraiser
Historical Interests
New Hotel News
Reel Life, Holiday Fishing
COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS
Bribie Island Police
Bribie Island Fire & Rescue
Banksia Beach SS
Bribie Island SS
Bribie Island State High
Energex
Moreton Bay Council
Poisons Information
State Emergency Service
VMR (Marine Rescue)
Bribie Island Taxi
Limousine Service
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Diabetes
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B.Hlth.Sc. (Pod) (Hons)Now working with Dr. Najwa Mohammed
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We are proud to accept DVA referrals, and Bulk Bill EPC (Medicare) referrals.
Birthday celebrations have been in full swing for Bribie resident Gwen Moore, who was born a respectable 103 years ago on the 28 of November 1919. Getting to celebrate surrounded by family, Gwenny’s grandson Paul and his wife Kellie travelled all the way from Shanghai for the very special occasion.
Bribie Taxi’s George Goold was kind enough to gift a taxi voucher for six months travel. Gwenny takes about three rides around the island per week in George’s taxis.
When quized by Richard ‘What’s your secret, Gwen?’ She replied in a Welsh accent ‘Oooh I don’t know my love!’. She also mentioned her older sister is still alive and kicking at 106! We’d love to know what she eats for breakfast! Bless her, what a lovely lady.
Special thanks to the Woolworths bakery staff for donating Gwenny’s 103rd birthday cake, and to Sharon from Sharon’s Bloems for the beautiful flowers!
Happy Birthday Gwenny, from everyone at TheBIS!
GWENNY MOORE CELEBRATES 103 YEARS!
JANE BLUFOUND // IMAGES: DEB NEILL
The Bribie Islander’s own Richard Whetlor dropping off flowers for Gwenny
Sharon of Sharon’s Bloem’s made a beautiful bouquet for the occasion
Family and friends travelled from near and far for the occasion
George Goold of Bribie Taxis presents Gwenny with her six months taxi voucher
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CHOOSING A PUPPUPPY SOCIALISATION & TRAINING
YVONNE BISHOP // IMAGE: CC TAMBAKO
WHAT IS PUPPY PRESCHOOL?
You have now brought your puppy home and one of the first places you’ll take him is to the veterinary clinic for a check up and vaccination. You will also notice that a lot of vet clinics run Puppy Preschools.
Puppy preschool is an early socialisation and training programme for puppies combined with an owner education programme designed to help owners and puppies start off on the right track.
It has been demonstrated, dogs that have been isolated during the sensitive socialisation period of 4 – 14 weeks are more likely to be hyperactive, aggressive, difficult to train, antisocial and fearful.
The reason dogs are isolated is to protect them from diseases such as Parvovirus. The understanding now is that dogs pick these up from grass. Puppy classes are held inside vet clinics on disinfected floors.
Dogs are extremely intelligent, highly social animals that need exercise, stimulation and social contact. They are not designed to spend their lives alone in back yards.
Puppy preschool aims are:
∙ To educate owners on responsible pet ownership
∙ Teach owners about normal canine behaviour
∙ Show the correct training methods to enable owners to train their puppies at home
∙ To allow puppies to socialise in a safe and controlled situation
∙ Demonstrate some basic commands
∙ To solve problems such as house-training, biting, chewing, jumping etc
∙ To help prevent any behavioural issues
∙ To help make trips to the vet more enjoyable
∙ To encourage ongoing training.
GETTING STARTED
Classes should be held inside the veterinary waiting room, after clinic hours. Ideal starting age is between 7 – 14 weeks old. Size of class should be between 3 – 6 puppies. The trainer should be experienced and qualified. Method of training should be a positive, reward based method. The environment of the classroom should be happy and relaxed.
Bribie Island Veterinary Clinic holds puppy classes. For more information phone Yvonne on 0416 102 071.
Deciding when it’s time to have
your pet put to sleep is a very
emotional and difficult decision.
Your veterinarian is there to help
you with that decision. As pets
age, they become medically
complicated and are often in pain
which they can’t express.
When medications are no longer
working and your pet is sad most
of the time, then that time might’ve
come. At this time of year when
heat stress is affecting our beloved
pets, more home euthanasias are
requested.
Our service is fully mobile and we
can put your pet to sleep in its own
home with dignity and peace.
This is the optimal way for your
beloved pet to be humanely put
to sleep when that time comes.
It is always going to be a difficult
decision but knowing that your pet
can leave this world in the loving
surrounds of its own home is
some comfort.
Burial arrangements are best
discussed with family members
ahead of time. There are three
options.
You can bury your pet on your own
property; you can have a private
cremation, whereby the ashes are
returned to you; or your pet can be
put into a group burial on private
property with other pets.
Those final memories with your
pet are precious, and many owners
find it gentler to arrange for home
euthanasia where their pet is at its
most relaxed.
JACKIE OF SANDSTONE POINT VET CLINIC
WHEN THAT TIME COMES...
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When it comes to the business of retail, there is more than meets the eye. Whether it is gaining social skills, problem solving skills or learning simply how to mop in a consistent straight line working in the retail industry has its many benefits.
One of those benefits being that you never need a calendar to tell you when the next holiday is coming up because the stock appears before you can say, “Wow, it’s that time of the year again?” That reminds me… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Oh, I really do love this time of year. Just the atmosphere, not of presents, or candy, or food overload, but the purest form of what Christmas is about. That’s what makes me smile; the heart of it.
I have been wondering lately what it is about this season that makes us happy. Why do we look forward to this time of year? Maybe it’s the heightened sense of festivity, or the beautiful banquets,
or maybe it’s the sweetness of child-like expectation.
Perhaps it’s the romantic colours that flower on the streets and in the shops and in the windows of warm homes; the cool walks at night looking at the bright Christmas lights. Or maybe for you it’s being able to give your loved ones something special that only you can give.
For me, it is all of these and then some, but there’s something really meaningful about the last one: giving. I believe there is an art to giving and when done right, it is called a gift.
Giving a gift is the act of sacrifice. It’s when you freely and willing transfer something to someone out of love for them. And what’s amazing and intriguing and wonderful is that a gift can come in unlimited forms. I looked up the definitions of both ‘gift’ and ‘give’ and here’s what I found.
Gift:
1. “Something willing given to someone without payment.”
2. “A natural ability or talent.”
3. “A donation.”
Giving:
1. “To freely transfer a possession.”
2. “To cause someone to experience something.”
3. “The capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure.”
Thanks Google! So to name a few examples, a gift can be: a song written for someone special, the guttering that needs clearing, paying a visit to your Grands, a new soccer ball, some pocket-help, making the dinner (and washing the dishes too!), a written letter, something home-made, a pair of new shoes – for the little one in Rwanda, your time, food, gratitude (because saying thank you is wonderful), a cup of water, a smile or hug.
Isn’t it funny how the word hug sounds like how it is? Maybe it’s forgiving someone, or asking for it. Maybe it’s receiving a gift; receiving is a gift in itself. Maybe it is just you.
Love is what makes Christmas special because it is a season of giving and true love is giving someone something they need.
It’s John 3:16; The Christmas story.
GIFT GIVING - A NATURAL ABILITYNIKITA CHEE // IMAGE: CULLIVAN CC
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7DECEMBER 2014
Christmas is with us once again.
What a wonderful, magical time it is for children and how they look forward to a visit from that jolly old bearded gentleman, bearing gifts of all dimensions.
For many adults, too, Christmas is a time for much celebration, family home-comings and for renewing old acquaintances and re-living fond memories.
So what is Christmas all about, and how did it originate?
Christmas is a special time in the Christian calendar when some three billion Christians throughout the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who came upon the earth over 2,000 years ago as our Saviour to open the gates of Heaven to all mankind.
That is what Christians believe and honour. It is a time for Christians everywhere to spread the message of peace, joy and goodwill to all peoples, irrespective of colour, race or religion.
Sadly, it is not a ‘perfect world’ and with our politically correct world, the message of Christmas is being watered down more and more as the world becomes more secular, and as a result, Jesus is becoming less known and relevant.
This reminds me of a little story I heard recently. I quote ‘A woman visited a jewellery shop to purchase a gold cross. The shop assistant asked politely “Would you like a plain cross, or one with a little man on it?”’ I believe that summarises what I have been trying to emphasise.
The legend of how Santa Claus came into being is quite interesting. In the 4th century AD, Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna (now Turkey) was quite wealthy and generous. He often gave joy to poor children by throwing gifts in through their
windows. Later, the Catholic Church raised him to Sainthood. St. Nicholas was ordained Patron Saint of Children and Seafarers.
The Orthodox Church later raised St. Nicholas, miracle worker, to great esteem. It was in his honour that Russia’s oldest church was built. The American version of the Santa Clause figure received its inspiration and its name from the Dutch legend of Sinter Klaas, brought by settlers to New York in the 17th century.
In Central and Northern Germany, St. Nicholas later became known as der Weinachtmann. In England, he came to be called Father Christmas. In the United States of America, he began to be referred to as Santa Claus. In North American poetry and illustrations, Santa Claus was depicted with his white beard, red jacket and pom-pom topped cap.
To complete the picture, he would magically set forth, on the night before Christmas in his sleigh, pulled by eight reindeer, and climb down chimneys to leave his gifts in stockings that children hung on the mantelpiece above the fireplace. To satisfy the curiosity of children as to where Santa lived, his home and workshop at the North Pole became part of the magic.
Whilst Christmas is a special time for children, it still holds the ‘magic’ for many adults. Christmas means different things to different people who have different values and priorities. We all love the glitter, the tinsel, the decorations, the Christmas tree, the coloured lights and the Christmas cards. One has to admire the effort that some people put into decorating and displaying their homes so beautifully to bring joy and happiness to so many in our towns and cities.
What would Christmas be without music? So much merriment is expressed through music and song. There is always so much joy and happiness experienced along with the Christmas carols. One can literally feel the love and goodwill, as people of all ages sing in unison, the wonderful old favourites with which we have all grown up.
What fantastic Christmas carols we are able to enjoy through the wonders of technology and the magic of television.
It is gratifying that churches throughout this world still fill up for Christmas services. I believe that there is a void in most Christians’ hearts that is partially filled, as
they worship at this special time of the year.
Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for families to come together. It is a joy to witness many families, sometimes travelling great distances, to ‘come home’ for Christmas celebrations. Many attend church services as a family unit, singing along with the Church choirs who have prepared special hymns for the occasion.
Christmas can bring out the very best in people who delight in spreading peace and goodwill to all people.
Sadly though, Christmas for some, can be the loneliest time of the year; people whose families have all moved away, those people who through circumstances, have few true friends, or maybe people who have travelled from distant lands and don’t know anyone, feel special pangs of loneliness as they wander aimlessly along deserted streets, especially in the bigger cities.
These are the people to whom we should offer a hand of friendship, or at least a friendly “hello” or a welcoming smile. One can never know how a friendly gesture could change a person’s life or circumstance.
A heavy heart laden with grief from the loss of a dear one who has passed away during the year feels a special sense of loneliness at this time. Even if they are surrounded by family and friends, the grieving is deep and personal.
We should never forget our service men and women who are in combat in far off lands. They miss their families and loved ones so very much at this time of the year. Thanks to technology, some can at least talk to loved ones and view
each family member through video link up. This surely must overcome some of the loneliness they would be feeling.
Unfortunately, not everything about Christmas is wholesome and beautiful. There is a violent side to the festivities, which just shouldn’t be. Statistics show that maybe thirty people will die on our roads over the Christmas holidays, and many more will be injured.
The main causes will be attributed to excessive speed, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and road rage. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if we could all live in harmony with each other.
Domestic violence is getting out of hand. Some people hold so much anger in their hearts. How many family BBQ’s will erupt and end in violent confrontations, some fatally? One only has to watch many of the current affairs programs to witness so much anger between neighbours over simple domestic problems which could and should be settled over a cool drink.
If more courtesy was shown on our roads over the holiday period, many of our fatal accidents could at least be less serious or eliminated.
We are ever grateful to and sincerely thank our wonderfully dedicated doctors, nurses, ambulance paramedics, police, firemen and SES volunteers who give up their Christmas with family to be on call to attend accidents, many of which could be avoided if people obeyed road rules, kept their anger under control, and abstained from drinking whilst driving.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful festive season, and please drive safely!
CHRISTMAS, ALREADY!JOHN O’BRIEN
“CHRISTMAS CAN BRING OUT THE VERY
BEST IN PEOPLE WHO DELIGHT IN
SPREADING PEACE AND GOODWILL TO
ALL PEOPLE”
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Vulnerable Bribie Island Resident.
I was lucky enough to photograph a pair of Beach Stone Curlews when a very high tide drove them from their usual daytime resting place in the mangroves on to a beach on Bribie Island.
The Beach Stone Curlew or Beach Thick-knee as it is also known as a large thick-set wader. It is a shy ground dweller which inhabits undisturbed sandy beaches in Northern Australia.
Usually only one egg is laid in a shallow hole in the sand. Both parents care for their young. Low tide is when they forage for food which mainly consists of crabs.
Its main threats are feral cats, dogs, raptors, beach vehicles and industrial and residential development. The Beach Stone Curlew is listed as vulnerable in Queensland.
Aren’t we lucky to have this rare bird living with us on the island!
Vanilla Lily, Sowerbaea juncea.
The Vanilla Lily or Rush Lily is a native, flowering, grass like plant which grows in the sandy heath lands on Bribie Island and the Eastern states of Australia.
It has onion like leaves and a distinct vanilla perfume, and flowers in Spring and into Summer.
Sometimes large clusters can be found creating a sea of purple.
Whilst it is still common on the remaining heath lands on Bribie Island, many of the large patches have disappeared because of development.
ISLAND ATTRIBUTESMARJORIE WEBBER // IMAGES: MARJORIE WEBBER
FLORA FAUNA
No matter what our religious beliefs, the majority of us still celebrate Christmas in some way. Maybe for you it’s a holiday, a break from routine, a chance to catch up with distant friends and relatives.
Or do you dread the impending stress of present buying with all its’ pitfalls and costs, of trying to ‘do it all’ – see everyone, feed everyone and live up to an imaginary ideal of the perfect Christmas.
Society encourages us to ‘buy into’ the idea of Christmas from a material perspective. How many times has someone asked you – “so, have you started your Christmas shopping yet?” or “so, are you ready for Christmas” as if it’s some kind of race or event to psych oneself up for.
So what does Christmas REALLY mean to you?... The timeless message of Christianity is one of love and compassion to all, so regardless of our faith isn’t this something we can all do with more of?
The gift of spreading love and compassion costs nothing!
Mother Theresa has been quoted as saying “Not everyone can perform great acts in their lifetime, however all of us can perform many small acts with great love and kindness”.
Christmas is a perfect time to reflect on the gifts life itself holds. All of us reading this article are living in a western world of relative peace, beauty and abundance – we have much to be grateful for and yet we allow negativity to creep in, in the form of complaining, criticising and fear.
Spiritual texts and western science agree that our thoughts manifest our reality, therefore if we are more mindful of our thoughts and intentions, we can help create a more loving and peaceful reality. A gift to oneself that keeps on giving.
5 TIPS FOR A CONSCIOUS CHRISTMAS
∙ SMILE - Persons in customer service are people too, make it your job to brighten everyone’s day with kind words and a smile.
∙ GRATITUDE - As you sit down to open your gifts or enjoy your Christmas lunch, take a few moments to offer up sincere and humble thanks for what you are about to receive. Why not start a daily gratitude practice of listing 3 things you’re grateful for each day.
∙ THINK LOCAL – How can you spread the love in your local community, by buying local, supporting community events or maybe volunteering.
∙ BACK TO NATURE - Take a reality check - this is Bribie Island! – get out and soak up the wonder and magnificence of nature’s priceless gifts.
∙ PRAY – you don’t have to be religious to pray – sit quietly and send out a heartfelt prayer for the benefit of those less fortunate than yourself.
Wishing you all a joyful, peaceful and abundant Christmas, with love Beks.
Beks is a Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher with a special interest in Yoga as therapy and living mindfully.
Beks holds regular Yoga classes on Bribie as well as seeing clients one on one in her Bongaree clinic.
Contact Beks 0468 832 193 www.bribiephysiyoga.com for enquiries
CONSCIOUS LIVING‘A CONCIOUS CHRISTMAS’
BEKS THOMPSON // IMAGE: PROVIDED
9DECEMBER 2014
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I can have a chat with you and take you through everything you need to know with no obligation. The market is doing very well at present and new listings are being very well received into the market.
With lots of cashed up purchasers ready to buy on the island, your home could be just the one they’re looking for.
Wishing you and your families a very Merry Xmas and a safe and happy break.
THE BRIBIE ISLAND PROPERTY MARKET 6 MONTHLY FIGURESJOANNE WEST // IMAGE: PROVIDED
Bribie’s health food stores owner Jo West is a qualified naturopath with twenty years of experience.
She believes in treating the cause of a problem and not just treating the symptom. If we take a pill for a headache and not find the cause of the headache we will be forever taking that pill.
In my practice I use iridology as a tool to diagnose the health issues of a client.
Iridology is the analysis of the iris, which is the colourful area of the eye that surrounds the pupil.
By analysing the iris, a persons level of health & specific areas of nutritional deficiency can be identified. This allows appropriate remedies to be recommended.
With the age of internet buying, people are` not getting the specific supplements that suit their bodies.
Come into your local health food store and get personalised advice from Jo, a qualified naturopath.
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HEALTH COMES FROM WITHIN —TREATING THE CAUSE OF AN ILLNESS,
RATHER THAN THE SYMPTOM
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We’d like to wish our customers a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
For those of you who haven’t experienced and enjoyed probably the most authentic Chinese cuisine north of Chinatown, you can’t surpass Sun Lai at Bellara on the Bribie Island side of the bridge, tucked away in the Benabrow Central Shopping Centre.
Your hosts, Carmen, Jacky, Maggie and Mike, work effortlessly to create and plate some of the most exceptional tastes from Guangzhou [formally Canton] in the south, to the northern regions of China, adding those extra exotic Eastern spices.
For starters, the Steamed Dim Sims and Spring Rolls, hand made on the premises, are some of the tastiest. As are many of the other entrees
on offer, including the mixed plate for those who just can’t decide.
Sharing Main Courses has always been somewhat of a tradition and at Sun Lai they are plentiful. Opting for the Pork Ribs in Salt and Pepper [actually boneless Pork Fillet]; the Honey King Prawns with Sesame; a Combination Chow Mein which was laden with assorted meats, seafood and vegetables along with crispy noodles.
Choosing also the Deep Fried Boneless Duck Breast with a separate sauce for dipping, that was so tender and easily eaten with chop sticks, accompanied by a very impressive Special Fried Rice, there was certainly sufficient food each with such individual flavours to satisfy four hungry adults.
Although buffet packages are offered, making a decision to
choose several individual dishes to share and suit you and your guests, is the way to go, knowing that everyone has contributed to the meal selection.
Every Saturday and Sunday night from 6pm, Sun Lai offers an “All You Can Eat” seafood smorgasbord, advice being that one is far smarter selecting smaller portions at a time and returning several times so as to savour each of the mouth-watering dishes without mixing and destroying the individual flavours so delicately prepared.
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For many years wines produced in Australia carried the names of traditional European styles, which given the influence of immigrants arriving from Germany and Italy isn’t surprising.
Names such as Hermitage, Claret, Moselle, Hock, Champagne, Port and Burgundy adorned our labels. In the 1990’s though, we reached an agreement with the European Union that these would be taken off and we replaced them generally with the grape varieties that went to producing that wine.
In Australia, a wine that has up to 85% of a certain variety doesn’t have to disclose the other varieties in the remaining 15%. It used to be said that Grange at one time had nine or more different varieties but as Shiraz was the main variety it was known as Grange Hermitage.
Although as a nation we enjoy Shiraz more than other red grape varieties, we also are capable of producing very good Cabernet Sauvignon, especially from Coonawarra in South Australia and Margaret River in The West.
The Cabernet Sauvignon wines of Coonawarra often have very strong blackcurrant and mint aromas and come from a very small patch of red earth known as Terra Rossa which is some 20 kms in length and 2 kms wide.
In this region Cabernet Sauvignon grapes represent 58% of all the varieties grown and history shows the first plantings in the region were in 1890 with the first vintage being 1895 by John Riddoch, whose name is remembered on one of Wynns premium reds.
Other well known vineyards include Zema Estate, Leconfield, Parkers, Balnaves and Hollicks. Also, several of the larger wine companies have vineyards in the area and one of my favourites is The St. Hugo from Orlando which is consistently a great example of Coonawarra Cabernet at it’s best.
This month the varieties we are looking at are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon and I shall make a couple of suggestions for wines to adorn your Christmas table.
SAUVIGNON BLANC.
In our region, New Zealand has certainly claimed this market for themselves with their distinct zingy acidic style. With aromas of passion fruit, gooseberries or capsicum, the wines are perfect for drinking on their own or can be matched with white seafood or any shellfish. Also try with goats cheese, turkey and most white meat.
In France over 70,00 acres are devoted to this variety and the wines are often matured in oak barrels, giving them a totally different character sometimes
known as Fume Blanc. The variety is not only used for making dry wines. In Bordeaux they blend the variety with Semillon to produce one of the worlds great dessert wines, Chateau d’Yquem. One of the best I have tried recently is actually an Australian wine from Wicks Estate in Victoria.
PINOT GRIGIO
Fairly new to the Australian market, this wine is also known as Pinot Gris and is a grape variety some are predicting will be as successful as Sauvignon Blanc. The styles can be different varying from acidic and racy to luscious, it is up to the consumer to decide which style they prefer. As with Sauvignon Blanc, the wine is better matched with white fish, shellfish and white meat.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
I just love a great Cabernet and they go so well with any red meat or mature cheese, especially at a barbecue. Often blended with Merlot to produce a softer style of wine. If you want to enjoy a red on a warm summers day just pop it into the fridge for twenty minutes or so to get the temperature down to around 16 or 17 degrees, when the wine will be at the perfect temperature to enjoy.
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John Titmuss has a Solar powered boat. The solar panel rests neatly on the roof of his Bimini and so long as the sun is shining, it will take him where he wants to go.
John thinks that his is the only Solar Powered boat on Bribie. The little motor is measured at 40lb and is capable of doing about 15km an hour. He has a backup battery that is 50amp hours.
How unique is this?
I think John really has got the right idea. Propelling himself by the suns’ rays wherever he wishes to go. Great idea! Keep boating and saving the world’s resources at the same time.
CRUISING ON SOLAR POWER!DEB NEILL // IMAGES: DEB NEILL
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We recently had a fundraising day for 10 year old Abbigail Head who is fighting Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer. It was held at the Blue Pacific Hotel Woorim. The day was a great success, raising $6000 on the day.
We as a family would like to thank the hotel management and staff for everything they have done. They went out of their way to make this day special. Nothing was a trouble for them and they put into this day their hearts and support for Abbigail.
We would also like to thank Ultim8 24hr Gym for raising $3500. They did this without being
asked. Also, thanks to Victory Press for printing brochures at no cost and Shed Happens Bribie Island for their kind support and donation. We are blessed to live on an island where we are surrounded by loving caring people with an awesome generosity. Thank you also to Keith Haigh and The Locals Only for their time and talent on the day. These funds will go towards Abbigails long recovery and will help her parents to cover some of the costs .
Thank you all for your support and generosity, there are so many people to thank, but you know who you are. May you all be blessed with good health and peace in your lives.
Our granddaughter was blown away with so many people wanting to hug her on the day,
she said “Pop so many hugs and kisses and I don’t know them!”.
Once again, THANKS BRIBIE!
I CARE FOR ABBIGAIL ROSE HEAD FUNDRAISING DAYWARREN HEAD // IMAGE: HEAD FAMILY
The Art Tarts, a group of artists who regularly meet and create at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre will be showing their work in an exhibition running November 25 – December 7, 2015 at the Matthew Flinders Art Gallery.
With a dozen talented artists working in different media, the exhibition promises to be varied, ranging from pottery, sculptures, paintings (acrylic, oils, pastel) along with graphite and pencil drawings, glassware, china painting, jewellery, original felting/fabric and textile craft.
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For further information please
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SANDRA CONTE // IMAGE: SANDRA CONTE
ART TARTS SERVE UP A TREAT
Happy bunch of Art Tarts at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Left to right: Sheryl Davies, Lyn Storey, Margie Champion, Colleen Finn, Debbie Clayton, Leonie Meyer, Bev Porter.
Dragons Abreast Bribie Island (DABI) has celebrated their growth with the acquisition of a new Dragon Boat, thanks to the support of many local community organisations and individuals, especially Zonta Caboolture. Traditionally there is a Chinese blessing ceremony to awaken the dragon and bestow good luck, but this was a local variation involving the Aboriginal community.
On Saturday 22nd November a crowd of around 100 people gathered to witness the Blessing of the Boat and the Dotting of the Eyes Ceremony. “Uncle” Gene Blow, whose name is Koonarang Noonukkal and means Ringtail Possum, is an elder from Minjerrabah, North Stradbroke Island (Island of Mosquitos). Uncle
Gene conducted the Smoking Ceremony using local bark and Eucalypt leaves thus creating the blue smoke. Firstly he cleansed the area around the boats and then wandered through the crowd playing his ceremonial didgeridoo to make sure only good spirits followed those who paddled in the boats. It was a very different kind of ceremony but still evoked all the emotions of a normal blessing.
Following this, there was the traditional Dotting of the Eyes Ceremony involving representatives from our local community and our own club members. One of DABI members, Rev Marilyn Cullen, had also written a Prayer to bless the new boat and this was read out at training when both boats were put in the water.
MARY MCGRATH // IMAGES: DABI
TRADITIONAL CEREMONY WELCOMES NEW BOAT
15DECEMBER 2014
Two of the Winston brothers from New Farm in Brisbane were looking to forge their own path. Bribie Island was their destination in the Great Depression Years prior to WWII.
Their older brother, my paternal Grandfather would come and assist with their many ventures. Thus began a long history of family vacations, and many photographic opportunities for Frank, the enthusiastic camera buff.
The Tesch family visited Bribie on a day trip via The Koopa in 1936 and a vague idea of settling on the island came to fruition in 1947. Thus followed movies being shown in the local church in Banya st, which later expanded to a cinema being built. Some shops and the barge service of 1950.
Destiny determined that my parents should meet in 1952. From the mid sixties, when we became a family of three our weekends and holidays always involved the trek north from Brisbane, onto the Bribie Road and finally the ever welcoming sight of the Bridge.
Playing on the beach, ice creams
to wash the salt from your mouth and throwing in a line hoping for some whiting, were our greatest pastimes. It was still a small community of 5000 or so, but of course so much bigger than the 60s when phone numbers had 2 digits.
Permanently moving back to the island in 1980 saw a new residence built. In 1989 I left on new adventures which took me as far north as Townsville and down south to Sydney. After returning to Queensland it seemed to be a natural progression to come back to the region. After 22 years almost to the day I returned to Bribie Island and am so pleased to call it my home for the last four years.
After a little time I began to rekindle my love of photography. Snapping shots with a little point and zoom camera.
In 2012 I gave a framed blown up photograph to a lady at the local newsagent as a present and she asked what I was going to do with all my photos.
"Why not put them to good use" said Joanne. "There's no local calendar".
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How is it that such a simple celebration has become such a time of craziness? Even in a time when the latest craze is minimalism Christmas still remains a time of excess.
An excess of debt, busyness, stress and food, are amongst the endless list. Often by the time school ends, the whirl of holiday rush sees Christmas Day arrive and pass by in the blink of an eye.
So are there some ways the excess can be minimised? I’d like to think so and I have found a couple of ways that work for my family.
1. When I thought back to my own childhood and some of the best presents I ever got, they were the simpler and less expensive.
I realised that some of the most expensive and seemingly wanted presents my kids got kept their attention for no time at all. So in my search to return to that simple enjoyment for my children I found a little poem that can make Christmas buying for kids much simpler:
Something they Want, Something They Need,
Something to Wear, Something to Read.
2. Instead of speeding up towards Christmas, I slow the family down as much as possible. I find every month of the year has a flow, so I try and fit as much of the preparation for Christmas into November as possible. Once December begins,
I take any pressure off starting anything new or worrying about unfinished projects. It’s the time for must do’s and family, leave the new beginnings and plans for January. I try and choose the flow for December, slow, to make time for other priorities.
3. The priorities I choose are making memories and lots of cuddles. I try and skip the traumatic memories that Christmas can provide (if possible) and focus on sweet memories. So this year I have bought a Christmas read aloud that we can share together leading up to Christmas Day, and I’m going to make getting to community events a priority.
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For a group of children to whom Christmas means a very special time, Sunday 30th November 2014 is a day when Lions and Lioness from nine local clubs and the clubs from the district Q3 areas gather together at Brennans Park, Bribie Island to assist in giving these children a Fun Day.
This could not have happened without the help of the following businesses and people:
Island Promotion & Costume Hire Wyatt Roy Cornetts Supa IGA Viv’s Farm RL & VA O’Brien The Ferryman State Emergency Service Bribie Island Bribie Island Fire Brigade Wrights Fruit Barn Jacky Wright Wayne the Train Bribie V.V.A Affordable Entertainment Bribie Island Police Bribie Island Scout Group Wallum Group P & C Amusements Bribie R.S.L Sub Branch Bribie Island Men’s Shed Lisa France & all who helped on the day
26 lion club came together and
made the day possible.
For the children with cancer from Camp Quality, Lions Camp Quality Christmas Picnic means that, for one day, they can forget about hospitals, sickness and interminable treatments and get a chance to be just like ordinary children… to run and swim… to stare up into the face of Santa Clause in childlike wonder and awe.
But this day is not just for the Camp Quality children, it is a day for families – for the mums, dads, sisters, and brothers. A day when they can get together and have a real ‘Picnic in the Park’.
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 400 families and volunteers from Camp Quality attended.
On the day there was food, drink, and entertainment from YE Olde Brass Band & Uke Band. Santa handed out approximately 200 gift bags to the children of the families who are connected with Camp Quality.
Included in the entertainment, Jumping Castles, Laughing clowns, face painting, Viv’s Farm & Rock Wall, and the three boat cruises.
A good day was had by all.
KEVIN WILLIAMS (LIONS CLUB) // IMAGES: DEB NEILL
A LITTLE MOMENT OF HAPPINESS
18 ISSUE #5
LOU SNEWZR // IMAGES: COURTESY OF BRIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS OF CHRISTMAS’ PASSED
Cast your mind back and imagine Bribie Island 50 years ago? Some may well remember, but here’s a bit of a taste of Christmas as published on Bribie Island circa 50 years ago.
These Newspaper clippings should give you an idea of what it was like and how much has changed since then. Check out how far Bribie Island has come from a mere 700 residents with roughly 80 telephones, to what we call now 'living the dream'.
Amazing to imagine dialling up a local business on the telephone with just two digits!
Thanks to Barry Clark, Founder of Bribie Island Historical Society for digging up these beauties!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everone at the BIS! Stay safe this festive season.
Images top to bottom, left to right: Bribie Star Cover, December 1964; Bribie Star Cover, January 1963; Bribie Star Cover, December 1965; Renton’s Christmas Advert, 1965
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21DECEMBER 2014
Recently, The Bribie Islander was treated with the hospitality of Paul Comiskey of The Comiskey Group, as he led us through his latest offering — the Sandstone Point Hotel. Chilled-out and laid-back, Paul has the pleasant charm one would naturally liken to someone who is destined for success. Paul was kind enough to show us around site, giving TheBIS some pretty cool insider information to absorb and share.
As it currently stands, there are no less than 60 people working on site daily, with an expected increase as 60,000 recycled bricks are to be delivered and laid into place in the coming weeks.
The Comiskey Group have a liking for recycled materials, which lessens the load on our country's natural resources. Pauls eye for detail in the design and construction shows his experience. This was clear during our visit, seeing Paul busy organising the works on the site, and even giving a helping hand on the bobcat!
With the open date set to March 2015, the first level is set to provide two super cosy fireplaces, along with a dining area and an entertainment stage for the enjoyment of all. The main entertainment building has three levels, with the top level giving direct view over Pumiscetone Passage and the bridge, with a commanding
vista of the Glasshouse Mountains. You can’t see views like this from anywhere in the Bribie area! A designated kids area with cinema, mini zoo and play area will leave the entire family contented.
There’s going to be two outdoor stadiums, the largest of which will sit directly in front of the hotel, boasting a seated capacity of 17,500. The smaller will fit 7,000, and is to be to the left side, adjacent to the passage. Best prepare yourself now to see some great entertainment!
The dining potential is practically endless, with awesome plans for a seafood restaurant on the foreshore. Future opportunities are looking promising for caravan and camping spots. Potential for a sixth level will leave everyone with a local getaway destination, and provide the perfect put-up for all the rellies when they
come to visit. Somewhere decadent that doesn’t require a bank-breaking drive from home!
The new establishment isn’t just creating jobs as it’s being built — there is a minimum of 150 staff to be employed once opened. There is also the exciting prospect of international visitors, with Comiskey having booked the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Good Charlotte, and The Beach Boys across other venues, to name a few. The convention centre has already taken bookings, and the two acres of designated parking will ensure ease of access for all.
This really will put Bribie on the map and generate lots of business for the locals as guests pop across the bridge to explore our beautiful island. This awesome new venue is going to be enjoyed by all, locals and their visitors alike!
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Nelson Reddacliff from NJR Constructions on smoko having a read of your local independent paper!
Paul Comiskey, not afraid of getting his hands dirty, jumps on the bobcat
TheBIS’ Richard and Tony stand either side of Paul Comiskey, owner of The Comiskey Group
TheBIS’ meets Comiskey on site
22 ISSUE #4
Summer is here! Now is the time to start chasing the big summer whiting that are in numbers around the island. Woorim, Red Beach and the sandbars and gutters around the passage have been producing some quality fish with plenty around the 30 to 45cm mark.
Fishing light gear on a rising tide as the water comes in over the sandbars has produced good results. Baits can range from live or cured beach worms, yabbies, pippies, squid tentacles or even small hard bodies and soft plastics.
Flathead seemed to have slowed down but are still around, fishing the run out tides early morning or late afternoons around yabbie banks and muddy or weedy bottomed areas will get you amongst the fish.
It’s a good idea to walk the area you’re going to fish at low tide to look for flathead holes in the sand. Flathead are ambush fish
and keeping baits moving slowly or throwing lures will produce best results. Drift fishing over the shallows by boat is normally very productive.
The best baits for flathead are pilchards, mullet strip, prawns or small live baits. Great success can be had with soft plastics and hard body lures.
Jewfish seem to be coming in fairly regularly with good fish up to and around a metre long, coming from the Bongaree jetty and the bridge pylons at night for those using big live baits such as mullet and squid.
Grunter have started to show up in the deeper gutters and areas of the passage. Drop offs in the creeks will take a variety of baits.
Bream have slowed but can be still caught all around the island on pretty much any bait or small lures. The canals or rocky ledges and oyster leases are your best bet late afternoon or evenings.
Snapper are around but it can be a bit of hard work to find them. Fish
the deeper areas with fish flesh baits, herring hardyheads or squid on a run out tide.
Mackerel are now showing up in good numbers around the channel marker, jetties and bridge pylons.
Now is a good time to start targeting mangrove jack. Look for areas holding structure, around mangroves, oyster leases or rocky walls. These are a great sport fish and great on the table, best baits are live baits or lures.
We are finally seeing some quality sand and mud crabs from in and around the passage as the weather and water warms up towards Christmas time.
For those fishing offshore, we have seen some great cod coming in from the deeper holes, ledges and drop offs.
We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming summer and festive season and gets out to wet their line!
Merry Christmas from all at Bellara Bait and Tackle!
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December ‘Artists of the Month’, ‘A Glass Act’, welcome visitors to their featured display at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.
The Glass Act is a relatively new group comprising Bernice, Yvonne, Helen and Tina (pictured) along with others such as reputed artist Cheryl Mortimer. The group meet on the first and third Mondays of the month between 9am-12 noon at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.
According to the group, “Glass is a very attractive medium in which to work. It is rich in colour and sheen and full of promise when cut, placed and fused into a piece of glass jewellery. It is quite addictive”.
The members of the group have varying degrees of experience in the alluring medium, love learning together and making beautiful, exciting glass pieces. Helen MacDonald states, “We like to try new techniques and ideas (well, new to us) and we have lots of failures in this journey of
glass discovery. The good thing is that you can mostly recycle your less than successful pieces. Our pieces are all unique, hand-made jewels and will make extra-special Christmas presents”.
The installation now on show at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre has in excess of 80 hand-crafted pieces, displayed with a difference, and includes Christmas mementoes.
SANDRA CONTE // IMAGE: PROVIDED
A GLASS ACT, SET TO SPARKLE
Left: Members of ‘A Glass Act’ (left to right ) Bernice, Yvonne, Helen and Tina, shine alongside their new display. // Right: Works on display from ‘A Glass Act’.
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