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CHRISTINE OFFERING BRIBIE ISLAND RESIDENTS CHOICE IN AGED CARE

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CHRISTINE OFFERING BRIBIE ISLAND RESIDENTS CHOICE IN AGED CARE

Christine Wagstaff brings a passion for offering choice and independence in aged care to her role as community consultant at Seasons Aged Care. Working in the aged care and retirement living sector for a number of years, Christine has helped many people make informed choices about their aged care options. But it was joining Seasons in 2017 that allowed Christine to really offer a true nursing home alternative to support seniors to live life their way with the personalised care they need.

“I believe what we offer here at Seasons is a home away from home, where our residents are respected, have independence, dignity and support without intrusion in a caring environment,” says Christine. “We’re creating an experience where the family have the peace of mind that their loved ones are being looked after in a loving, caring capacity,” Christine says that Seasons is able to do this by offering its residents independent living in their own self-contained apartment with care delivered in the privacy of their own home through a home care model.

“I am very passionate about our aged care community and believe it offers something different for people needing care within the wider Bribie community. A big part of my role is letting people know how we are different and allow them to see what we offer for themselves,” says Christine. “I enjoy being able to educate local businesses, health professionals and residents about our alternative solution to residential aged care by showcasing the quality of our accommodation and care. I believe that the service I provide is a company education as well as industry-wide options and choices to give prospective residents the full knowledge to make informed decisions.

“I love connecting with people and putting them at ease in what can be a stressful time. I find my work incredibly rewarding as I strive to help people to make the right decision for them.” Seasons Bribie Island is home to 72 one-bedroom units. The small intimate community is welcoming and friendly. It’s a place where everyone knows your name and it’s easy to get from your apartment to the community areas. “Our community has a really lovely feel, which makes it a pleasure to come to work every day,” says Christine.

“The community areas have recently had a facelift, with new paint, carpet and furniture giving the reception, dining room and sitting areas a fresh, modern look,” says Christine. “The beauty of living at Seasons is that you can come and go as you please – enjoy the privacy of your apartment and soak up the view from your balcony or get involved in the range of lifestyle activities.

“There’s always something happening, a friend to chat with or an organised activity to keep you active and engaged.” Seasons Bribie Island is affordable, starting at just $180,600, and ensures you enjoy an independent lifestyle with the very best in care close at hand. Book a tour with Christine today to experience the Seasons Bribie Island difference for yourself on 1300 732 766.

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A WHITE TAIL OR WHAT!

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A WHITE TAIL OR WHAT!

A Bongaree woman who, in order to respect her privacy, I shall refer to only as T in this article, has recently suffered ongoing pain and other serious medical issues due to what her doctor believes may have been a bite from a white tail spider. ‘After what I have been through, everyone needs to be extra vigilant and make sure that they always check inside their clothes and any other areas which may conceal a spider,’ T told me. ‘I would hate for anyone to suffer like I have,’ she said.

T’s episode began after she had donned a tracksuit which had been hanging on the clothesline and she described how, when she put the tracksuit pants on, she felt a sudden bite in the area of her crotch. The area of the bite began to swell and take on a very red appearance and, following a visit to her doctor who was not sure about the cause and prescribed a course of very strong anti-biotics, T attended the hospital where she spent a total of eighteen hours before returning home.

Two days on and with the swelling and pain increasing rapidly, T was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was told by paramedics that they had never encountered anything like her condition. ‘Three weeks after the bite, I am experiencing a massive amount of cellulitis and some of my organs are not working properly,’ explained T. ‘My doctor has said that the bite was most likely from a white tail spider,’ she said. Studies have revealed that this species of spider prefers to hide in places such as bedclothes, towels and clothing so it does seem likely that T’s doctor is on the right track but, whilst there are many who believe that the white tail bite can result in serious consequences that include necrotic arachnidism (flesh eating spider bite), there is a considerable amount of research which suggests that no victim of a white tail spider bite has suffered any ongoing consequences.

So, whilst there is a chance that T was the victim of something other than the white tail spider, her advice about checking for any creepy crawlies should definitely be heeded. A couple of minutes checking in popular insect hiding places could save you from a lot of pain.

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THE SECOND YEAR

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THE SECOND YEAR

When GemLife – Bribie Island General Manager Ben Livingstone was asked to support the Sandstone Point Community Carols which are to be held on Saturday 8th December, he had no hesitation in committing to a donation of $5,000 which means that, for the second year in a row, GemLife – Bribie Island will be a “Platinum Sponsor” of the event. GemLife – Bribie Island commenced construction of the luxury over 50’s resort at Bongaree in late 2017 and after the initial stage of ninety homes attracted a multitude of buyers, stage two has recently been released and sales are once again exceeding expectations.

GemLife has announced that a major part of the 2018 sponsorship will be for the inaugural “GemLife Fireworks” which will light up the sky at the end of the Carols Concert. The Sandstone Point Community Carols are now in their seventeenth year and are a joint presentation by the Sandstone Point Community Association and the Lions Club of Sandstone Point. The event is also supported by the Sandstone Point Community Church and is rapidly becoming one of the largest carols evenings in the area with all groups eager to ensure that it remains a free entry and non-alcohol event which can be enjoyed by the whole family.

A spokesperson for the Sandstone Point Community Carols committee has told me that without the generous support of GemLife – Bribie Island and all the other businesses and organisations, the event would not be able to continue and the committee is extremely grateful for their continued support. The 2018 Community Carols will be held at the Sandstone Point Oval on Bestmann Road East and the whole family is invited to come along.

Activities will commence at 4.30 pm and will include a merry-go-round, climbing wall animal petting farm and face painting. Local dance and music groups will also be there to entertain and of course, Santa will happily meet children at the Santa Photo Booth. The Carols Community Choir will open the Carols Concert at 6.30 and families will be able to sing along to all the carols.

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BRIBIE ISLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE – Players and coaches needed

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BRIBIE ISLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE – Players and coaches needed

2018 has been a very successful season for the Warrigals Club, with 4 out of our 5 eligible Teams making their way into the Finals series. Unfortunately, both our U12 Teams were eliminated early in the Finals, but our U13’s and U14’s have progressed through to the Grand Finals which will be played at Cooroy on Saturday the 1st of September.

Both these Teams finished the home and away season as Minor Premiers, after losing only one game each throughout the year. The U13’s take on Caloundra and the U14’s meet Beachmere. Our U15’s performed reasonably well this year, with a limited playing roster. At some games, they had less than 13 players, which makes winning games difficult. At times, some of the U14’s played up in grade to help out.

Even the U14’s at times relied on 3 or so players from the U13’s to make up a team. While this is the spirit we enjoy at Warrigals, it does take its toll on the players. This why for 2019, we would like to see more Bribie and surrounds boys aged from 12 to 16, join our Club. Then we can continue on the good platform laid by our current crop of Juniors. Our Coaching Staff will again be led by Tim O’Connor, who has done a great job this year.

There is no doubt that his involvement has contributed to the success the Club has enjoyed this year. Apart from Players, we will also need Coaching Staff to assist Tim move forward with his plans for B.I.J.R.L.

So, any Players or Coaching Staff that want to get involved in our progressive Club, email your expression of interest to [email protected]

BRIBIE ISLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Players and Coaches NEEDED

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The staff and volunteers of Busy Fingers thanks thier customers

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The staff and volunteers of Busy Fingers thanks thier customers

THANK YOU The staff and volunteers of Busy Fingers would like to thank all the customers for their support on their PJ Day for Asthma Awareness last month when they raised $789.20 for the Asthma Foundation Queensland. Thank you, Michael and his helpers for the sausage sizzles that were enjoyed by all during July and on PJ Day, all funds raised from the sizzles also went to the Asthma Foundation.

Our manager, Sonia has obtained – or should I say ‘hopefully’ has obtained the last of the shop fittings required to finalise the fitting out of the new areas. With the help of our volunteers, she has moved around many shelves and racks to accommodate the new fittings and has reorganised many areas. We hope this will make it easier for our customers to locate items they need and also make it easier for the volunteers to display the items. SALES As we have received, from many generous donations a wide variety of clothing, we have recently been having sales of “fill a shopping basket for $5”.

This has been well received and if we continue to receive a high number of clothes, we anticipate having a few more sales over the next month. Sonia would like to advise that we will start putting out more summer clothes this week, but we will continue to keep a few winter clothes available over the coming months for customers who may be travelling to cooler destinations.

We also have been having sales on other items such as pictures, books, furniture and crockery, so please watch out for our many bargains as you come into the front door. We have a list of all our daily bargains on the blackboard in the entry foyer, or if you are looking for anything specific please approach our wonderful cashier Peta and she will be happy to assist you.

DONATIONS GIVEN IN AUGUST

We are happy to advise that this month we granted several wishes including the purchase of the sun hats and shirts for the children attending the Bribie Island Kindergarten. The Bribie Lion Camp Quality Picnic committee will not have to worry about purchasing the ice creams again at this year’s event. Also, the entertainment for the Bribie Island Retirement Village Father’s Day concert has been arranged for the enjoyment of the many residents and volunteers.

We also continue to give monthly support to the Bribie VMR with fuel and the Bribie-Moreton Hospice Palliative Care suite located at the Bribie Island Retirement Village. Without the support of our customers, volunteers and staff we would not be able to grant wishes for the many groups and associations on the island.

REQUEST FOR DONATIONS

If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance please let us know. We try to assist all not for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Karen is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance.

Please call 3410 1920 or email [email protected] if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance. When applying for assistance please include a contact name and number and also a current equipment quote, tell us a bit about your association/club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting. Please be aware we only deal with island associations and groups, not individuals.

With a larger shop comes the need for more volunteers, so if you have some time to spare please drop in or ring Sonia on 3408 1014, we are registered with Volunteer Australia and Work for the Dole programs. Come along and make new friends while contributing to your community.

GATES

Our gates will remain open on Monday and Thursday afternoons until approximately 5.30 pm if you wish to drop off donations. At the moment we are still opening the gates on Sunday mornings from about 9 am for a few hours. We wish to thank Mavis Howard for her continual support, in making up lucky dip bags for the children which continue to please the little ones. As always we wish to thank our dear friend Richard and his merry group at the Bribie Islander for allowing us to let you know what is happening in Cotterill Ave. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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Fishing Report and tide times Bribie Island – Sept 2018

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Fishing Report and tide times Bribie Island – Sept 2018

Tags: Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Its hard to believe these days how busy Bribie has become in the last decade or so. With the increase in visitors, unfortunately, has seen an increase in rubbish and litter throughout our pristine waterways and beaches. And what’s even harder to believe is the absolute grubs out there that throw litter, dump litter and seem to have no respect for the environment or its creatures. On nearly every occasion either up the passage, over at Moreton or up the Bribie surf beach we will see and pick up sometimes bags of rubbish and glass.

Featured Image(above): Mixed reefies from Caloundra 12 mile

That’s only what you see on the surface, after doing quite a few free dives around the local area has truly shown me the true extent of this problem. It’s hard to understand how some people think these days and it is up to everybody to ensure they take all their rubbish home with them and do what they can to look after the national park and the surrounding areas. With the entire Moreton Bay marine park and the great barrier reef under threat from agricultural and sewage treatment runoffs, population increase, habitat destruction, mining and pollutants, does the local government actually have any action or plans to preserve and protect these natural areas from this gradually worsening problem?

Well with the current state of our government who knows. With the predictions of Australia’s massive population increase over the next 20 years or so, will the South-East’s rivers, waterways and catchments handle all these pressures? Another question is will everyday Australians get to vote on real issues that will affect there family’s quality of life and their future? Like the current immigration figures, the overpriced electricity, water, fuel, rates, regos, taxes etc, schooling and medical expenses, the rise in crimes and drugs. It appears like they are all full of promises but seem to deliver no certainty or results, just a political circus that absolutely drives me crazy. And obviously, the majority of people feel the same way, It is just so frustrating.

Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Cruising back from Caloundra

Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Cowan Cowan World War 2 bunkers 

Four hundred and forty-four million dollars was allocated to the great barrier reef foundation for the restoration and preservation of the great barrier reef an amazing wonder of the world. Hopefully, this funding gets used specifically and purposely to ensure the best possible outcome for the reef and the nearby world heritage listed Fraser Island. Ok whoops, a little bit off topic so lets back to some fishing. From the depths of the ocean to the top of the streams finding the right combo for the job is definitely a key aspect to any successful fishing trip.

Knowing what rod, reel and line combination to use for what specific styles of fishing you will be doing is sometimes tricky and requires thought.Using quality fishing gear and lighter than usual tackle really brings the experience of sports fishing to life. With so many choices of gear around and plenty of brands to choose from where do you start. First of all, decide on a certain reel size and line weight you are going to run. Shimanos, Daiwa and Penn probably do the best quality reels on the market today.

Investing the money into a quality reel always pays off in the long run. Then take your reel of choice to a few local tackle stores and match it up with the rods available to decide on the actual weight, length, material and feeling of the rod and reel together. Having a few rods to choose from will give you more options. Its amazing today to see some of the amazingly light but super strong 50 to 80lb spin, jig, troll, or bottom fishing combos available. Some of the bigger spin reels can hold up to 800m of braid and up to 3km of braid on the overheads.

When spooling up with braids make sure the braid is spun onto the spool as tight as possible. Throw a couple of half hitches over the spool after tying the main knot to the spool at first and this will prevent any slippage of the braid. Around the area over the last month has seen plenty of dusky flattys on the chew, over the next couple of months as the weather gets warmer is a great time to target these fish on pretty much anything. Livies, pilchards, prawns, plastics or hardbodys, the flattys generally aren’t fussy.

Always keep baits moving. Heaps of winter whiting in the bay and passage. Move around till you find some fish, then drift the area. Peeled prawns, squid, worms all work well. Bream widespread throughout the passage. There’s been no rainfall and crystal clear waters mean the bream and flattys are heading well upstream into the brackish waters. It is surprising how far up they will go. Even big tailor, cod, jew and gts will also head well upstream in search of easy pickings. Offshore the fishing has been quite good as the weather’s been under 15knts for a fair few weeks now.

Snapper,pearlys, cod, sweetlip, kingies, moses perch, gold spot wrasse and jew being caught around the local Cape Moreton reefs. In the bay nice snapper on the wrecks and ledges. Whiting, bonito, pillies, cuttlefish heads and tailor a good choice of baits. Not many crabs around at present but still a few if you put in the time. So as the weather starts to warm up look forward to the summer species soon. Tight lines and don’t destroy what you come to enjoy.

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Queensland travel destinations – Kangaroo Island

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Queensland travel destinations – Kangaroo Island

Tags: Tourism, travel, Queensland. Australia. Kangaroo Island

THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE!

Being March we hoped the summer would finally bring some warmth, however going to Kangaroo Island made us pull out our thermals once again, and I ended up scavenging in the shops for an electric blanket! I already knew what we were in for when I saw passengers boarding the ferry in padded jackets, gloves and hoodies and this in the height of summer! However, the first hurdle was, of course, to get the rig onto the ferry. Richard was his usual quiet self and not showing his emotions, while I started to get a bit nervous, being the only huge rig in sight between all the small cars and compact caravans.

A trip on the ferry with your car is usually easy and a bit of fun, as you drive on at one end, and after a couple of glasses of vino, drive off happily at the other end. This time, however, we were faced with something totally unexpected, as we stared in horror and disbelief at the sight of cars ‘reversing’ onto the ferry. Meanwhile, a big crowd of onlookers and passengers stared back at us in anticipation, while Richard was contemplating his plan of action, with centimeters to spare in between cars, walls and beams, not to mention the 3.8-meter height of the van! Richard made a vital decision and sent Ginger and I ahead on board, so we could direct him from the bridge via mobile.

As soon as we checked in and waved to him from the bridge, he turned off the phone!!!! I thought ‘Oh no the mobile is not working!’ and started to point, gesture and call out, but he just wound up the window and drove off! Here we were on board with just my handbag and Ginger screaming ‘Daddy come back!’ Then finally the rig stopped and slowly reversed back towards us. Still holding my breath, I witnessed how Richard followed the ground personnel to manoeuvre the rig perfectly on board.

After all that commotion I was not sure if I should be mad or overjoyed, but looking back at the stress, the enormous cost of $1000 for the ferry trip, and Ginger throwing up, it was all worth it in the end. We stayed on the coast at Penneshaw in a caravan park with the worst amenities, but with the most gorgeous direct views over the water. As we did not come to Kangaroo Island for the toilets, we soon discovered that there were some great parks and tours for nature lovers.

One can watch seals and sea lions from cliff tops and sandy beaches, or take part in tours to see kangaroos, koalas, penguins, dolphins, feed pelicans or take an owl for a walk! We did not get around to do the Koala and Kangaroo part, however on our drive home from the ‘miracle’ rock formations, which is a must see when you visit Kangaroo Island, we had to do some emergency braking to let a Koala meander across the road and a roo hop into the bushes. As cute as they are, you can’t just take wildlife off the island, but with the weather showing its cold side some special species of ‘Kangaroo Island mouse’ decided that our van was a rather cosy alternative.

Behaving nice and quietly for most of the time, with just a view occasional pitter patters, they hitched a ride back with us across to the mainland! But if you have a slightly larger appetite than a mouse, Kangaroo Island is the place for foodies, with pubs overlooking the sunset and wineries set on misty hills, but none of them beat my favourite ‘Thai food van’ experience. This van usually docks itself on one end or another of the island, to dish out their yummy cuisine.

On a Thursday however, the van is parked at home within a huge shed, still leaving room for large tables, chairs, heaters and a fully stocked bar! To give this space some ambience they have some great lighting, outdoor fire pits and a singer entertaining, while you eat and mingle with locals and tourists, watching the sun go down. Although it is not easy or cheap to live on the island, the locals have developed a healthy barter system, and seem to be very happy working with tourism, employing each other’s family members to make ends meet.

And as a fellow tourist pointed out, when you come to Kangaroo Island, you feel you step back in time, for most of the island seems untouched and there are no rabbits or foxes either. But time did not stop for Richard, who had to return to Brisbane for work. We girls decided to wait for him at Windsor Gardens in Adelaide, where Gingers friends all gathered again for a weekend full of fun and games, turning the play tent into a pig pen, where food and lollies rested in peace, next to stinky socks and old salami wrappers. But that was not the only stink that haunted me, as the smell of death emerged from all different nooks and crannies in the van… I decided to start by investigating the lower kitchen cupboard and voila! There was an empty rat sack packet….followed by nibbled on food packs….

My suspicion of pitter patters at Kangaroo Island was confirmed, and the only thing I could do to limit the stench was to tape up any smelly holes I could find. Needless to say when my dear hubby arrived back from work a week later the smell had gone, and he could not understand what all the fancy taping was all about. Yay! Finally leaving behind anything that smells, we were off like a cheese in the sun, to our next destination – Coober Pedy! I hope you can join me for this outback experience in the next Bribie Islander on the ‘Long Way Round to Bribie’! [email protected] ‘The Long Way Round to Bribie’!

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Bribie Island Historical Society held its 10 year Anniversary Annual General Meeting

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Bribie Island Historical Society held its 10 year Anniversary Annual General Meeting

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

The Bribie Island Historical Society held its 10 year Anniversary Annual General Meeting last week. It has achieved so much over these years, with residents and visitors becoming increasingly aware of the rich and colourful history of this small island. Society Founder Barry Clark had a simple objective in 2008 when a group of his Local History Students at U3A identified the need to preserve and promote awareness and respect for the islands rich history and urged the formation of the Society.

Featured image(above): HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMMITTEE: Rear L to R Committee – Nancy Cameron, Viv Tucker, Donna Holmes, Barry Clark. Front L to R Executive – Ellen Beechey (Treasurer) Graham Mills (President) Lynne Hooper (Secretary)

Following his contact and interviews with virtually all the long-term island residents in the years before, many personal stories, photos and memorabilia had already been captured. The late Warwick Outram was invited to be the initial Patron and his numerous books on Bribie history proved invaluable. The Historical Society embarked on the task of building a computer Database of all things “Bribie” that could be accessed and searched for future reference. Committee members and volunteers have worked on this every week for 10 years now, and the information gathered is quite remarkable.

Thousands of Photos, Documents, Maps, Letters, Postcards, Newspapers and all sorts of fascinating public and private material has been catalogued. The Society has erected memorial Plaques for 100-year Anniversary celebrations of the settlement of Bongaree, the building of the Jetty, the arrival of the Steamship Koopa, the building Coungeau House and the 50 year anniversary of the Bribie Island Bridge.

Heritage Walk brochures and Fact Sheets about many aspects of local history have all helped to raise awareness, together with regular newspaper articles, public presentations and Heritage walks have all enhanced public knowledge and respect. There is still much more to be done and the Society hopes to install many more Heritage signs around the island for the benefit of residents and visitors.

This year’s AGM elected Graham Mills as President for the coming year, following three years dedicated service by Lynne Hooper who now becomes Secretary. Graham previously served as President in 2011/13 and is currently preparing a book about the residents of Bribie who served in World Wars. A new Treasurer Ellen Beechey takes over from Nancy Cameron who will remain on the Committee, together with two former Presidents Donna Holmes and Barry Clark.

The Society was pleased to welcome a new Committee member Viv Tucker, who has been the custodian of Deception Bay history for many years. Researching and discovering new aspects of local history often provides moments of excitement and amazement at what can still be found. The local Winston family recently unearthed an entire box of previously unseen glass plate photographs and movie films of Bribie in the 1930’s. These are now on Display in the Seaside Museum until early November and are a must-see for all Bribie residents as they provide remarkable views and images of life here on Bribie almost 100 years ago.

There will be a public presentation by the Historical Society at the Bribie Island Library on Tuesday 30th and various guided Heritage Walks as part of the Councils “Healthy & Active” program on September 20th, October 11th and November 15th. Bookings can be made on the website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/healthy-active/activetimetable. The Bribie Island Historical Society has a Blog Site http://bribieislandhistory.blogspot.com containing hundreds of Bribie history stories and photos. If you have a topic of interest or a question please contact them on [email protected]

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH – DEBRA MIETH

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH – DEBRA MIETH

DEBRA MIETH

Let’s be very honest about it, there are some people in this world who sadly don’t have a creative bone in their body and there are others who have the ability to turn an item that is old and really past it’s used by date into beautiful to behold. One of those super creative people is Bribie Island Community Arts Centre “Artist of the Month,” Debra Mieth. Interestingly, it is normally Debra who introduces the Artist of the Month when they present their talk but for her talk, Debra was introduced to her audience by Venue Manager, Julie Thompson.

Featured Image(above): A great variety of Debra’s creations on display

Debra began her talk with an explanation of her earlier life and her (as she puts it) “several circumnavigations of the globe” and pointed out that as her maiden name was Hausmann, she has a connection to Baron Hausmann who directed Napoleon III to build Hausmann Boulevard in Paris and she told about having been on it during her time in Paris. Debra mentioned that while travelling with her partner Bruce, they carved their nicknames for each other on the top of the Notre Dame. ‘After returning to Australia, I completed a year of photography with Doug Spowart at his Imagery Gallery and with encouragement from Doug, I attended the Queensland College of Art in 1990 to study Introductory Art and Design,’ said Debra. ‘At that time, I had a toddler and was working as an ICU nurse,’ she added.

She told her audience about one instance when her tutor brought in a lot of smashed up model cars and said that they had to use them as subjects for a painting after lunch. ‘I chose a couple that looked as if they would be easy to paint but, when I returned from lunch, they had already been taken,’ Debra explained. ‘I got really angry and just started to let loose with the brush. The tutor took a look at what I had done and announced to the others that this was what he wanted them to do so I suppose that this is an example of when letting your anger out through art is a good thing,’ she said.

Those who attended Debra’s talk heard about when she was travelling around Australia, Debra found a little dress priced at thirty dollars in a Broome boutique and how she had made one just like it for fifty cents. This became her motivation to start making cheap clothes and sell them at the markets under her “Mona Dearlove Upcycled” label. ‘My clothing label is named for my seamstress mother and my grandmother whose fifty-eight- year-old Singer Sewing Machine I still use,’ Debra pointed out.

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A love affair with colour

To see the products of both Debra’s clothing label and her “Colour Me Joy Upcycled” label leaves one with no doubt that this wonderfully creative artist loves colours and she describes her creations as an eclectic mix of Bohemian, vintage, retro and modern upcycled fashion, furniture and homewares that are the result of sewing, painting, drawing, glueing, and hammering as well as drilling, sanding and writing along with oodles of thinking. She said that she is inspired by numerous markets, galleries and the architectural marvels which she visited during her travels and paid tribute to the help she has received through the genius of others in various workshops and internet courses as well as those at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

As another example of Debra’s love affair with bright colours, many of the seats and tables have been a target for her brush and visitors to the centre often remark on just how good they look. Debra is constantly creating new items of clothing and furniture which she sells at the Maleny Markets and as well as that, she is a valued volunteer at the Arts Centre.

NEXT MONTH The “Artist of the Month” is required to give a presentation at the centre on the second Friday of the month and with this in mind, I would recommend taking the time to hear the September Artist of the Month, Cheryl Mortimer talk about her passion for art. For more information, those who wish can pay a visit to the Art Centre on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach or call 3408 9288.

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ROTARY DOES SO MUCH MORE THAN SAUSAGE SIZZLES

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ROTARY DOES SO MUCH MORE THAN SAUSAGE SIZZLES

If you asked a Rotarian “what does Rotary do?” they might say something like “Rotary is a global network of community volunteers” or “We are 1.2 million neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.”

All this is true but a few words or a one-page article in a newspaper would never cover the multitude of projects that are undertaken, nor the diversity of skills our members bring to our clubs. Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique understanding and perspective. Our shared enthusiasm for service helps us accomplish the remarkable. Our motto “Service above Self” truly conveys our humanitarian commitment and spirit.

It is not surprising that The Rotary Foundation is one of the top three charities in the world. Using Rotary Foundation grants, Rotary’s 35,000 clubs across the world develop and carry out sustainable humanitarian projects and provide scholarships and professional training opportunities that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sustain mothers and children, improve education, and strengthen local economies.

The Foundation is a worldwide leader in the efforts to eradicate polio through its partnership with the World Health Organisation and others. The Rotary Club of Bribie Island has a small dedicated team of 30 members, who work tirelessly to help resolve some of the world’s most enduring problems. For the last two years, our Club was honoured to be awarded the Lionel McCray Memorial Trophy for the Most Outstanding Club in our District. There are so many projects that we could work on but have to restrict our commitments due to the lack of human resources.

August is Membership and Club Development Month in Rotary and we are asking you to join us. Age is no barrier – nor sex, religion, creed, occupation, or political beliefs. If you have recently moved to Bribie Island and want to make new connections then we are what you need. If you want to make business connections then Rotary is the place for you. Or, if you just want to make a difference, Rotary might be the answer. It is hard to walk into a room full of strangers and you may ask yourself – Would I know anyone in Rotary?

Well yes, you will. Four of our members have featured in Neil Wilson’s “Islander Extraordinaire” articles and you will know many of us from our monthly markets in Brennan Park. Members come from all suburbs on the Island and Sandstone Point. We are a friendly group who enjoy fundraising. Please come and see how you, as part of the Rotary family, can achieve change and have the satisfaction of feeling you are making a real and positive difference to our World.

If you are interested in coming along to a meeting or just want to have a chat about how you can contribute, please ring our Membership Director, Greg Whymark on 0418 158 701 or Anne Matthews on 0409 244 005.

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The Mathew Flinders Art Gallery, another exhibition

David Sweedman
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The Mathew Flinders Art Gallery, another exhibition

THE NEXT GENERATION SHINES

As a timely follow up to the Mathew Flinders Art Prize exhibition, the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is currently featuring more than one hundred works by artists aged from eight to eighteen in the Next Generation Art Prize which is on display in the gallery until September 8th.

Featured Image(above): Melissa Parker, winner 8 – 11 age with Absorbed in Tech (1)

There is no doubt that competition judges Sabine Von Graz, Kerry Gear and Tim Davis were faced with a difficult task when deciding which of the many outstanding works deserved to be named as worthy of a prize. On the opening night of the exhibition, prizes for the three age groups were awarded by Division One Councillor Brooke Savige, Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson and Member for Longman Susan Lamb. In the eight to eleven section, ten-year-old Melissa Parker’s cleverly constructed sculpture “Absorbed in Tech” was judged as the winner whilst Charlie Bennett received the prize for second with his self-portrait painting “Mr Unique” and third place was awarded to Tobi Owen for his eerily accurate watercolour, “Wolf.”

Mathew Flinders Art Gallery

1st 17 & 18 age Jetlag by Lexie Waddell-Bajor

Mathew Flinders Art Gallery

2nd prize 17 & 18 age Hibiscus by Wakana Mori smaller

SaBelle Pobjoy-Sherriff was the winner in the twelve to sixteen category with her unique entry “Odyssey Oil Spill” and Aisha Waver’s painting “Fountain of Youth” got the judges’ nod for second with Toby Newell picked up third spot for his sketch of a refugee child titled “Home.” A montage of stamped passport pages entitled “Jetlag” earned Lexie Waddell-Bajor of Sandstone Point first prize in the seventeen and eighteen age group over second place getter Wakana Mori’s delicate floral painting “Hibiscus” and the judges named Amy Henderson as third place getter for “Isolated Paradise.”

Mathew Flinders Art Gallery

1st 12 – 16 age Odyssey oil spill by Sabelle Pobjoy-Sherriff

Mathew Flinders Art Gallery

The Golden Swan Recycled Art 1st by Ashton Longman-Hayes smaller

Ashton Longman-Hayes was the winner of the Recycled Art section with “Golden Swan,” a work fashioned from a disused saxophone. A Highly Commended award went to Jimbelle Euseido for “Sense of Place” with Shaylin Fairweather and Cloe Kokaev both receiving a commended for their works. Next Generation Art Prize organisers Lynne Smith and Sarah Cave were absolutely delighted with the response from young artists who were from as far away as Goodna. Anyone who would like to have their say in the people’s choice award may do so by casting their vote at the Arts Centre.

Mathew Flinders Art Gallery

Sabine Von Graz judge

A full list of winners, placegetters and commended awards is available on the website https://www.bribieartscentre.com.au/inthegallery. In keeping with the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre’s reputation for featuring a constant succession of great exhibitions in the Mathew Flinders Gallery, a group of twenty artists from the area have come together to produce “Salt,” a variety of works including pottery, mosaics and paintings which will be in the gallery from September 10th until September 23rd with the opening being on September 14th.

Local artist Cheryl Mortimer explained that this group of artists have explored and interpreted their “Salt” topic in association with the idea that “Life’s a Beach.” For further information about any of the activities that the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre has to offer, or to enquire about becoming a volunteer, a call to 3408 9288 or a visit to the centre at Sunderland Drive in Banksia will provide all the details.

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Locals Only – The Blue Pacific Hotel – Sept 2018

David Sweedman
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Locals Only – The Blue Pacific Hotel – Sept 2018

Last Sunday of the Month Locals Only
www.thebluepacific.com.au 3408 1004
Featuring Local Talent & Special Guest Artists

Due to the weather, the last Locals Only show had to be cancelled. As much as we all look forward to seeing the show, it was deemed to be better safe than sorry. The lineup included a very special guest duo as well as another surprise guest artist. Luckily, though, they will both be available for the next show on the 30th September. The organisers were really looking forward to seeing the duo in action.

In other news, Erin May have released their new film clip to their original song ‘Spider ‘ on YouTube making this the second one, following their ‘Moonshine ‘ film clip. Check out both of them. Erin May is another one of the great finds of the year at Locals’. Both film clips were shot and edited by Cavell Schipp, also an accomplished musician with his own band. It was really special to see the return of Dave Lynch jr last Friday night and regulars were left wondering if there’s anything he can’t sing and play.

The Blue Pacific Hotel Bribie Island

NEXT MONTH…JACK JAMES…ONE OF THE CROWD FAVOURITES AT BLUEY’S

He’ll be back on the 14th September from 5ish – 9 pm. Also noticed a very good article on Jack James in the Mini Bribie Islander, written by Neil Wilson. He does a fantastic job of his column Entertainers around the Island, full of lots of information about our favourite musicians, which we wouldn’t know otherwise.

Returning to the Friday night stage this month, is Grant Daniel, an all-around great musician and vocalist. In answer to those who keep asking when he’s due back, his very busy schedule, especially on Friday nights makes it difficult to lock in dates but happy to say we’ve managed to secure his show for a couple of appearances over the next couple of months. The next Local’s Only Show is on 30th September from 1-5pm. It’s also NRL Grand Final day so a huge turnout is expected. Guitarist, Peter Orr has told organisers that he might be bringing along a couple of guests to play, as well.

Upcoming Events

14th September. 5pm- 9pm. Dave Lynch Jr. …to see is to believe. Guitarist /Vocalist extraordinaire! This is one of those performances that you’re going to remember for some time afterwards.

21st September. Grant Daniel in Concert. One of the hardest acts to get due to his very busy workload with his bands and solo career. You’ll really like this one! 4.30ish -8.30 pm.

28th September. 4.30ish -8.30ish. Cannot say enough about this very talented performer except that she has a huge fan base. Exceptional vocals and guitar. A must see performance.

30th September 1pm -5ish. The Locals Only Show. A variety of different genres of music over 4 hours including a couple of very special performances from some amazing guest artists. The show everyone has in their calendar.

Blueys would also like to ask that when you’re leaving the venue, to please be mindful of our neighbors so we can keep presenting fine quality entertainment in the fabulous beer garden. See you all there.

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Become a Surf Lifesaving Nipper

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Become a Surf Lifesaving Nipper

A GREAT ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS

As a community that has unlimited access to the beautiful waters which surround our island paradise, we owe it to our children to provide them with activities that allow them to become educated in water safety and to make the most of such a great environment. Arguably one of the best ways to do this is to encourage them to become a Surf Lifesaving Nipper and, with Spring now here, the right time to do this is now.

Featured Image(above): A chance to compete in sporting activities

The Nippers movement was founded in 1968 and well known sports people such as Trevor Hendy, Susie O’Neill and Jack Reed have all spent their young days as Nippers, being instructed in surf lifesaving and surf awareness, competing in sports activities, learning surf lifesaving and first aid skills and enjoying the social activities that are provided for both children and parents.

Become a Surf Lifesaving Nipper

Excited to be Nippers

The Surf Lifesaving clubs are not only a way for kids to be offered a platform to senior lifesaving roles, they are an activity so all the family and parents can be involved with the Nippers by being trained to provide water safety and also take on a role as an age manager. The Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club Nippers activities are held each Sunday morning from the September school holidays until March and the first day for the 2018/2019 season is September 23rd.

Become a Surf Lifesaving Nipper

Ready for the morning’s activities

Sign on days have already commenced so anyone who would like to know more should contact the Acting Junior Activities Chair Helen Bruce on 0438 644 034, log onto the web page https://slsqsunshinecoast.com.au/nippers/ or visit the club on North Street in Woorim.

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