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A WALK WITH UNCLE RON

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A WALK WITH UNCLE RON

There is no doubt that the opportunity to take a walk through the natural environment of either the beaches or bushland can be of benefit in a number of ways which include the opportunity to be physically active as well as to develop a close connection with nature and a recent walk along the tracks at the rear of the Art Centre by the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten community has been described as a worthwhile experience by all who took part. Kindy Director Narelle Dawson explained to me that this was part of a regular program of walks which are always accompanied by Uncle Ron who shares his indigenous knowledge about the area, wildlife, plants and trees.

Featured Image(above): Uncle Ron takes the time to share his knowledge

‘Part of our beliefs and goals for the kindy community are to be connected to places and to each other which fosters a sense of belonging for all,’ said Narelle. ‘I believe that there is no better way to achieve this than by these regular outings which bring about a calming effect and a sense of peace. Walking among nature grounds the body whilst also creating a sense of safety, comfort and belonging which in turn provides the opportunity to develop a close connection with nature,’ she added.

The kindy community were all eager to begin their walk with Uncle Ron

During their excursion along what is known as the Banksia Walk and the Palm Grove Walk, the children, their parents and kindy staff learned from Uncle Ron about the Bungwall Fern and its Indigenous use as a flour for cooking “Johnny Cakes” and Narelle pointed out that as well as providing the young children with a chance to learn about the environment, the family bush and beach walks are designed as a way of inspiring communities to spend more time outdoors.

Matilda Ivory (L) and Evelyn Haggerty were keen to point out their artwork 0n
the Arts Centre wall

Following their walk, all who took part enjoyed morning tea on the lawn at the rear of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre before taking the opportunity to inspect the children’s artwork which is on display at the centre. ‘Having their work displayed alongside the work of accomplished artists fosters a sense of worth and achievement for our little ones,’ Narelle told me. ‘The partnership with the Arts Centre has provided us with a worthwhile opportunity,’ she said.

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World’s most eco-friendly car based on Hemp

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World’s most eco-friendly car based on Hemp

Tags: Eco-friendly car. Automobiles. Environmentally. History. Hemp based fuels.

From when the first automobile was produced, vehicle designers have experimented with various methods that will not only improve economy but will also have less impact on the environment and whilst one Canadian company has recently designed what is claimed to be the world’s most eco-friendly car with a body that is manufactured completely from hemp, few people are aware of a previous attempt to produce a similarly made vehicle by none other than Model T inventor, Henry Ford.

History reveals that Mr. Ford spent something like twelve years researching the viability of such a vehicle and had even included the possibility of incorporating an engine that ran on a hemp-based fuel. However, due to the restrictions placed on the industry during World War II, his plans failed to come to fruition and the idea was shelved in 1941, never to re-appear on the company’s design and development schedule.

Obviously having access to a much greater degree of technology than Henry Ford could have ever dreamed of, Calgary based Motive Industries Inc have come up with a design that is seen partly as the result of the Canadian Government’s pro-active support of the industrial use of hemp and with that, the farming of the product.

The four-passenger vehicle, the “Kestrel, is powered by an electric motor which is manufactured by TM4 Electrodynamic Systems of Quebec and produces a top speed of ninety km per hour with a arrange of approximately one hundred kilometres before the need to re-charge. Interestingly, the body of the Kestrel passed it’s crash testing admirably and unlike steel, the panels are not only lighter but have been reported to bounce back into shape after impact.

As hemp is relatively easy to grow, requiring nothing but the sun, the retail price is said to be very affordable. Hemp is a substance which complies with every eco-standard that exists in the world today, in fact, it actually exceeds those standards by an appreciable margin. The oldest recorded instance of hemp farming was five thousand years ago in China and for thousands of years, ninety percent of all ship’s sails and rope are made from hemp which is regarded as a forever lasting resource.

It has uses in over 50,000 applications including medicines, fuel and clothing and is regarded as a large threat to the profitability of large corporations that control the supply of energy, health products and many more. From when Motive Industries first revealed the Kestrel to the motoring world and predicted that it would be readily available within two years, all Seems to have gone quiet and one is left wondering if this is just another case of a product which is a threat to our current financial and economic system being stifled by the large companies which stand to be affected by it’s existence.

Whilst the systems which we have in place are used to justify the reasons why products such as the Kestrel should not be mass marketed, we must work towards implementing new methods and technologies that are more harmonious with the planet.

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Pet care and Pet advice

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Pet care and Pet advice

Tags: Pet care. Advice.

LIVING WITH A FOUR-LEGGED TEENAGER Part 2

By Yvonne Bishop

In the last issue, I wrote about the two main periods dogs go through: 6 – 9 months the sexual maturity stage – during this age bracket is when most people will have their dogs both males and females desexed. Some people have the idea that this will quieten down the dog and may be dreaming they can skip the teens. Sorry, it doesn’t. The dog may be quiet for 24 hours after surgery and then usually they are back to their bouncing energetic behaviour.

Training and maturity is the key to have a well-mannered dog. 12 – 24 months is known as the social maturity stage where he learns how to interact with and respond to changes and learning skills. During this period he is learning how to deal with new experiences being good or bad. Some dogs when puppies would not be bothered about loud noises and thunderstorms and during this period they may develop fear.

Some dogs are very sociable but one bad experience can cause anxiety more so at this stage than others. Most important is to understand it is a normal stage and that the dog is not naughty. Dogs are not aware of human house rules and so they have to be taught. So how do we survive the teen years and turn them from a rollercoaster ride to a merry go round?

1. Patience Dogs behaviours such as chewing, digging, barking are normal and healthy but we need to teach them skills that are not normal such as don’t bark or chase. How do we do it? By being patient and 100% consistent. We need to teach them our rules. The simplest way is to reinforce and reward good behaviour.

2. Exercise During this stage they may need more stimulation then they did as puppies. Walking more often and vary the walks can be helpful. As they are also fully vaccinated it is safe to take them to the beach or the dog park and let them run around. This will help to use up their energy and excitement level. Taking them for long walks around the neighbourhood can be calming as they sniff around and yes, it is important to let them sniff. To be continued in the next article.

ET COME HOME

By DR JACKIE at Sandstone Point Vets

Many dogs bark when their owner is not home, and we can only speculate why. One good explanation is that they miss their significant human and are calling them home. Your dog’s barking is rewarded every time, eventually, because you do come home. Your dog does not understand that you were coming home anyway.

Dogs chasing the postie is part of our urban legend; the reasons for this may be similar, using “doggie logic”. Consider the following sequence of events: postie threatens to impinge the pack boundary and messes with pack property (i.e. the letterbox), dog produces a territorial display (hackles up, barking), postie leaves, and dog’s behaviour is rewarded. That silly postie comes AGAIN the next day and gets driven off by your dog’s ferocious display AGAIN… Will postie never learn???

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THE BRIBIE ISLANDER PET PICS – Aug 2018

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THE BRIBIE ISLANDER PET PICS – Aug 2018

Tags: Funny Pet images. Pictures. Photos

Share with The Bribie Islander your funny pet photos! It’s all ‘fun and games ’til someone
has to wear a cone! Email photos to [email protected]

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Bribie Island Sailing Club with John Ennis

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Bribie Island Sailing Club with John Ennis

On the water with John Ennis

In any club or organisation, there are often fluctuations in membership numbers for various reasons which can be ill health, relocation or just loss of interest and whilst some people only remain as a member for a short time, there are also those who have joined in the very beginning or shortly after and continue to be active within the club for many years. For the August “On the Water” article, we take a look at someone who certainly fits the latter description when it comes to his membership of the Bribie Island Sailing Club.

Featured Image(above): The sleek 8-metre Eclipse

Keen sailor John Ennis has been a member of the local sailing club since moving to our beautiful island from Melbourne in 2004. He told me that although he did spend a fair amount of time in power boating during his time in Victoria, he has enjoyed sailing from when, as a teen, he and a mate had small sailing dinghies and just went sailing whenever the time allowed. ‘We basically taught ourselves to sail and just sailed them around on our own,’ said John.

‘We were never members of a sailing club because there was always such a long waiting list to join,’ he added. John, who has now retired from his career as an engineer in the resources sector, explained that he sold his sailing craft before he relocated to Bribie Island, but he did bring a 3.8-metre wooden runabout with him. ‘My dad was building that boat when he passed away and so I finished it off. It was a wooden hull with a fibreglass coating,’ John told me. ‘I have sold it now as the fibreglass was starting to come off the hull. I took it down to the Classic Boat Regatta one year and it was sold in about ten minutes,’ he said.

At the Helm of Eclipse

When he first joined the Bribie Island Sailing Club, John bought a 4.3-metre sailing catamaran which he has now replaced with “Eclipse” which is a sleek mono-hull yacht. He remarked that he usually only sails it when the club has races, as his wife is not a very keen sailor. Members such as John Ennis are the backbone of the club which is now in its sixteenth year and is constantly growing stronger. Earlier this year the MBRC finally allocated a site beside the Bribie VMR so that the sailing club and their sister club, Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club have their own premises.

This followed a long period of using the VMR enclosure to store equipment and vessels. The Bribie Island Sailing Club and The Bribie Mahalo Canoe Club are both divisions of the Bribie Island Boat Club and new members are always welcome. The Mahalo club has come and try days from time to time and hold their club days each Sunday from 9 am.

Anyone who would like to find out more about the Mahalo Club can call 0418 450701 to talk to club president CC Wilson. For information about the sailing club, the website which is www. bribieislandsailingclub.org.au will provide details. Alternatively, go to their Facebook page or contact them on the Boat Club number, 0490 471930.

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE – VICTORIA NICHOLSON

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE – VICTORIA NICHOLSON

From the time that The Bribie Islander began the “Islander Extraordinaire” features over two years ago, the majority of those who have appeared in this very popular section have been either retired or not far from it. As a way of keeping everything on an even scale, the Islander Extraordinaire for August is a well-known business owner and extraordinarily community spirited Victoria Nicholson. Victoria moved from the New South Wales border towns of Albury Wodonga to Bribie with her mum and dad in 1991 and has been a member of our community from that time.

Featured Image(above): I only own work clothes and pajamas

She told me that she has been athletic from a very young age. ‘I became involved in equestrian sports when I was only six years old and that was mainly in show jumping and gymkhana. I was playing in A grade ladies netball at thirteen and I became a coach of senior ladies netball at a very young age,’ said Victoria. ‘I guess that I grew up in a competitive environment,’ she remarked.

After coming to our beautiful part of the world, Victoria worked for some time as a fitness instructor in local gymnasiums until what was a defining career change resulted in her taking a position with Ray White Real Estate as a sales agent. I guess that her determination to succeed became known to many during her time there and that was the catalyst for an approach from the Remax group who told her that they needed to have an agency on the island and would like her to start the ball rolling.

‘We commenced with a small office at Woorim six years ago and, as the business grew, we began operating from our Bellara premises,’ Victoria explained. ‘The Woorim office is still operating as well,’ she added. In many of the articles that I have written in previous issues, I have drawn attention to the situation regarding the generosity of people within our community and there is no doubt that our August Islander Extraordinaire can be included in that category.

Not only has Victoria been a sponsor of the ladies events at the Bribie Island Golf Club for the past two years, through her agency she has been a major sponsor of the Charity Golf Day which is held at the Woorim course in aid of the school Chaplaincy. When talking about her involvement as a sponsor of various causes and events, Victoria pointed out that she is especially passionate about being involved in helping with children’s education. ‘I believe in making sure that they all have an equal opportunity and I want to do what I can to prevent kids coming to school without shoes or with no food,’ she told me. ‘This is when cycles can change,’ she said.

As well as being obviously kept busy with her real estate agency, Victoria is also dedicated to her role as a wife and mother, has four adult children and two still at primary school. She described to me how her three eldest boys all have businesses on Bribie Island, two as carpenters and one as a roofer. Her daughter Demi works with her at Remax. The desire to be of help with children’s education has also been taken up by Victoria’s husband Stephen who, after working as a research scientist at the Bribie Island Aquaculture Centre, has made a career move to become a teacher in special education at the Bribie Island Primary School.

Since commencing that role, he has been instrumental in involving the children in the school gardening program and sourcing funding for the mulching machine “OSCA”. During the weeks leading up to Christmas last year and after thinking about how to make the season more enjoyable for those who are struggling, Victoria came up with a plan to give out Christmas hampers. ‘I promoted the idea on Facebook and also visited the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre to ask them to let people know about what I was doing. Orders were taken online,’’ said Victoria.

‘We got together over two hundred hampers and gave them out on the day at our office. There were people lined up for miles and we will definitely be budgeting for it again this year,’ she added. Whilst still on the subject of sponsorship, hampers, children at risk and other generous activities that she is involved in Victoria said that being able to do things such as this is her way of giving back to the community that has enabled her to be successful in her business.

A family moment with daughter Demi

‘There is a need out there and I honestly believe that businesses, in general, should do more to help. Although I can’t help everybody, I would encourage any group or person who does need assistance to contact me’ Victoria said. A very true observation points out that none of us knows exactly what’s in store for us and a life-changing event two years ago has reminded Victoria Nicholson of just how pertinent that saying is. ‘In the past, I suppose that I have always taken life for granted, as one does when they are young.

During 2016, I started to become unwell and this was unusual for me as I’m normally healthy,’ Victoria explained. ‘After a visit to the doctor and some tests, I was diagnosed as having a tumor on one of my kidneys and all I could think about was the fact that I have a business with quite a number of employees and a family at home and here I am stuck in a hospital. Fortunately, after them removing that kidney, I am doing okay now and I admit that I was so thankful for the support that I received from both my family and the team at the agency,’ she said.

Illnesses such as the one which Victoria experienced are always bound to alter certain parts of our lifestyle and for her, it meant not being able to pursue her passion for CrossFit exercise so now Victoria just makes the most of the outdoors, enjoys visiting family and the occasional chance to go cycling. She reflected that among those who know her, there is a rumour which she really can’t say isn’t accurate. ‘People say that I only have two sets of clothes, work clothes, and pajamas,’ Victoria said with a sigh.

The opportunity to interview this successful businesswoman and to learn about her commitment to the community that she loves has left me with no doubt that Victoria Nicholson is an extraordinary asset to Bribie Island.

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Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship

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Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship

A well-publicised statistic reveals that there are many people in Australia who are either overweight or even obese and whilst this is rather alarming, the good news is that there is a certain percentage of those people who are determined to remove themselves from that classification. Within our local community, sixty-five weight loss enthusiasts meet every Tuesday as members of the Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship and to celebrate their successful efforts to lose a few kilograms, they recently attended a graduation lunch at the Bribie Island Golf Club in Woorim.

Featured Image(above): The graduates displaying their certificates

Fellowship President Ellen Beechley told me that the graduation event was held as a way of recognising the efforts of all who had lost weight and also for those who had reached their goal to graduate. ‘The statistics that were revealed at the graduation are a very good example of what can be achieved by an ongoing commitment toward reaching a goal,’ said Ellen. After the overall gains were subtracted from the overall losses, the net losses were a rather amazing 111.1 kgs,’ she added.

Ellen explained that the slimmer who loses the most weight is named Queen and the one with the nearest loss to her receives the title of Princess. ‘at the graduation, Cheryl Ronque was announced as Queen and Anne Hanlon received the Princess sash,’ said Ellen. The Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship was founded by Gwen Clayton and as an indication of how popular the organisation has been, there are some who have been members since not long after it began in 1982.

Ellen pointed out that whilst anyone can lose weight, not everyone can keep it off and this is where being a member of the Slimmers can Be an advantage. She said that weights are recorded at every meeting and everyone is there to support each other. ‘When someone joins the fellowship, the first step is for them to consult with their doctor to set a weight goal and provide an indemnity,’ Ellen told me. ‘Weight loss is all about staying healthy and being healthy is more important than being slim,’ she remarked.

A royal pair – Queen Cheryl Ronque and Princess Anne Hanlon

As well as assisting members to reach their ideal weight, Healthy Slimmers is also a very friendly and sociable organisation and members have outings throughout the year and parties at Easter, Mothers Day, Melbourne Cup Day and at Christmas time. There are sister clubs throughout the Brisbane area and some of the members from those clubs were present at the recent Bribie Island graduation.

Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship meets every Tuesday in the Toc H Hall at 36 Banya Street, Bongaree from 7.30 am and new members are always welcome. For more information on becoming a member, anyone interested can call Dorothy Holt on 5497 5552.

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Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club’s annual dinner and awards night

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Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club’s annual dinner and awards night

When anyone proves their worth either in the business world or in their chosen leisure activity, it is important that their achievements are recognised and rewarded as was very much the case at the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club’s annual dinner and awards night in July. With the Surf Club restaurant as the venue, all who attended were seen to be thoroughly enjoying both the delicious food and the music provided by local duo, “Wings of Fleetwood.” As the evening, which was kept moving by MC Brian Box got underway, the Nippers club made a presentation of two very treasured items to the club.

Featured Image(above): Ngaire Harris with the board she carried at the Commonwealth Games

One of these being the board that Ngaire Harris carried when she led out the Mauritius Team at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the other was a limited edition framed collage representing the activities at the games. Special guests at the gala event included Division One Councillor Brooke who presented awards to those who achieved. The award for Lifesaver of the year went to a very surprised and elated Steven Palmer and he said that he would like to dedicate the award to all those who have inspired him to become the lifesaver that he is today.

He pointed out that the club has many wonderful people from all walks of life who are prepared to dedicate their time and be mentors to both children and adults alike. Steven became involved in the club four years ago, mainly because of his children, and since then has various milestones including the Bronze Medallion and the “Spirit of Bribie” John Wells award.

The IRB team were awarded their silver medals

Other presentations at the dinner included those for most patrol hours as well as best club patrol and club president Jeff Butler said that there were a number of prerequisites that were taken into account when deciding the recipients. Jeff told me that for someone to be as Lifesaver of the Year, they must not only display a high level of responsibility and accountability but also meet or exceed patrol scheduled hours and undertake Water Safety responsibilities.

MC Brian Box presented Steven Palmer with his Lifesaver of the Year award

When commenting on the award for Best Club Patrol which went to the Patrol Six group, Jeff said that the criteria for that included the necessity for all members to meet their required hours, regularly practice lifesaving training be able to deal with any incident which may arise throughout the duration of their patrol. Another well-deserved award on the night was the belated presentation of silver medals to the club’s IRB team who had earned them at the State IRB Titles.

Lachlan, Oliver, and Riley received their awards from Councillor Brooke Savige

Division One Councillor Brooke Savige with Steven Palmer (L) and club president Jeff Butler

Members of the local community and visitors who spend their leisure time on the Woorim beaches are able to do so safely because of the dedication of the Bribie Island Surf Lifers and they should be and congratulated for their commitment.

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Queensland History – A LOOK AT THE PAST

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Queensland History – A LOOK AT THE PAST

Tags: History. Historical events. Queensland. Brisbane. Australia

One of the inescapable facts of life is that more often than not, the most interesting items are discovered by accident and this was certainly the case when well-known photographer Lissa Winston and her father went searching for a lost bowl on Christmas Day in 2016. ‘Mum wanted us to find a bowl that she hadn’t seen for a while and so we started searching through various cupboards and boxes.

Featured Image(above): Photos such as this one of the three jetties will be exhibited at the Seaside Museum

During our search, I happened to notice some old tins and a little box with Kodak on it and I just had to have a closer look. In them were more than one hundred glass negatives and other photographic items that had belonged to my grandfather Frank Winston,’ said Lissa. ‘All except one of the glass negatives were in good condition, even though they were stored on top of each other and rubbing together. I recall that he always liked working with glass because it produced a much sharper image and when I look at what I have been able to develop from the negatives that I have found, I can see what he meant,’ she added.

Lissa explained that the Winston family had a long association with Bribie Island and had grown tobacco on land which was bordered by what is now Winston Drive in Bongaree. She said that that was grandfather Frank’s two brothers who, after experiencing a downturn in the tobacco farming, had bought Bestmann and Hall’s shop in the 1930’s and when her grandfather produced postcards with some of his many photos, he used to sell them through the store.

History. Historical events. Queensland. Brisbane. Australia

This Frank Winston image shows an early attempt at a wall to prevent erosion

As well as being an avid photographer and taking hundreds of photos of the area, Frank Winston was also an adept movie maker and along with being a member and later on the president of the Queensland Amateur Cine Society, his talent with a movie camera won him a number of awards. Since her discovery, Lissa has been working hard to prepare her grandfather’s images and is now going to offer both locals and visitors the chance to view them at an exhibition in the Bribie Island Seaside Museum from August 10th until November 4th.

Whilst the exhibition will feature a great many of Frank Winston’s beautiful images of Bribie Island in the early 1900’s, his movie “Bay Trips” will be playing at various times in the museum cinema. Lissa told me that the movie has scenes of coming to Bribie via Redcliffe on both the Koopa and the Doomba as well showing a journey through the island and then on Pumicestone Passage. For anyone who has an interest in the way this island once was, this exhibition should be regarded as a “must Visit.”

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GUESS WHO’S GETTING A DOG

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GUESS WHO’S GETTING A DOG

Researchers have determined that dogs and humans have co-evolved for thousands of years and although the subject of when is hotly debated, all agree that the domestication of dogs occurred much earlier in time than was previously thought to be the case. Whilst an ancient dog-like skull that was discovered in the Siberian Mountains has fostered a theory that the first domestication of dogs occurred about 33,000 years ago after a split from grey wolves, genetic analysis suggests that dogs in China were domesticated in the vicinity of only 10,000 years ago and in fact some researchers believe that Chinese indigenous dogs might represent the missing link in the domestication of man’s best friend.

Featured Image(above): Renee McCann and her daughter Dylan

As to why dogs and humans are able to co-exist together so well, there are many parallels between the behaviour of the two species and these include a territorial nature, the ability to emotionally bond and even to hunt cooperatively. Experiments have shown that dogs can be astute readers of human body language and have an enhanced ability to predict what their owners are going to do and it is for these reasons that our canine companions are able to take on various roles which can be of great benefit to humans. As well as a loyal companion, a dog can be trained to work with sheep or cattle or to be a valuable asset in law enforcement and, as well as these roles, there are many ways that a dog can be of assistance to people with a medical condition.

Following a rather long battle by Bribie Island mother Renee McCann to raise the funds which were necessary to provide a trained assistance dog for her young daughter Dylan, the target has now been met due to the wonderful generosity of the Wallum Action Group. Renee explained to me about her daughter’s medical condition and how little Dylan, who is not yet three years old, will be able to benefit from having a canine assistant. ‘Dylan was born with Fibular Hemimelia and PFFD (Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency) and she also has only partial Corpus Callosum.

She has shorter than normal legs with one being about six centimetres shorter than the other and there is no ACL in one of her knees. She will soon begin to undergo extensive rounds of surgery which will result in full reconstruction of her legs and the aim will be to create one good leg,’ said Renee. ‘It is hoped that she will eventually be able to walk at home with the use of a crutch but for any distance she will still need a wheelchair. An assistance dog will be trained to alert someone if she is having any difficulties, either falling over at home or perhaps if she falls out of her wheelchair at school,’ she added.

Ann Ward and Julie Rigg from the Wallum Action Group enjoying some time with little Dylan

Assistance dogs are specially trained for a variety of situations and this can be for autism assistance, seizure response, medical/diabetes alert or vision assistance and the dog which Dylan will receive will be trained for mobility assistance. There are a number of organisations which are involved in training these dogs but some of them do not prepare the dogs for working with young children and, with this in mind, Renee has chosen Sunshine Coast not-for-profit organisation Smart Pups for the task of training Dylan’s furry companion. ‘Smart Pups specialise in dogs for children and don’t train assistance dogs for adults,’ Renee told me.

‘They begin training the dogs while they are still a puppy and the process can take up to eighteen months and six weeks prior to handing the dog over, Smart Pups will introduce Dylan to her dog for the integration process to begin. They will also provide some training to teachers at the school and talk to the other students about how to behave around an assistance dog,’ she said. The payment (about $18,000) by the Wallum Action Group was made after Treasurer Ann Ward asked Renee to call in for a talk and upon hearing about the need for a dog, agreed to pay the remainder of the balance that was owed so that training could commence.

Renee pointed out that there have been small amounts raised in the past by very kind people and businesses and she recalled that one little girl who was having a birthday asked people to donate to Dylan’s cause instead of buying her a birthday present. As a way of showing her gratitude to the team at the Wallum Action Group Community Nursery, Renee brought Dylan for a visit and also provided the volunteers with a sumptuous array of goodies for morning tea.

The Wallum Action Group has provided assistance to many worthwhile causes within the community and does so by raising funds from their Community Nursery which is next door to the Orchid House on First Avenue and always has an incredibly large variety of plants for sale. The organisation is operated entirely by volunteers and anyone who would like to help out is always welcome to make contact by either paying a visit to the nursery which is open each weekday from 8 am until 11 am or by calling 0407 699 953.

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The MINI Bribie Islander Aug 2018 / Sept 2018 Issue 20

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The MINI Bribie Islander Aug 2018 / Sept 2018 Issue 20

Tags: Bribie Island Local Newspaper. Blog. Queensland Tourist Destination.

Get all your local news from your local newspaper – The Bribie Islander. Articles on sports, boating, camping, fishing, life, drama, travel destinations, what to see on Bribie Island and what to do, charities, organisations, places, children’s activities, arts and crafts, tourist destinations, heritage parks, technology, science, music, gardening and much more.

Bribie Island, one of Queensland most desired travel destinations.

 

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BEACHMERE BULLETIN – August/Sept 2018

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BEACHMERE BULLETIN – August/Sept 2018

AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE

EACH SATURDAY AUGUST WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am – 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. [email protected]

EACH SATURDAY AUGUST BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Gwen 5496 8775 EACH MONDAY AUGUST MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Gwen 5496 8775

EACH TUESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am The Beach Shak Café, 5 Biggs Ave, Beachmere. FREE weekly drop in! All Welcome. 0459 929 291 or [email protected]

EACH WEDNESDAY AUGUST CARDS, 9am-Noon Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Hall, Beachmere. Madeline 5496 2503.

WEDNESDAY’S (except 4th EACH MONTH) SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Gwen 5496 8775.

EACH FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. For info contact Sue (07) 5496 2957 OR Find us on Facebook.

EACH FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – CUBS, 5.50pm – 7pm at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, [email protected]

FRIDAY, 3 AUGUST LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Just lunch with the girls: $10 Meals & Drinks at your own expense. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 [email protected]

SUNDAY, 5 AUGUST CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au 0456 818 017

WEDNESDAY, 8 AUGUST CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. All welcome. Rev Michele 0417 067 992

THURSDAY, 9 AUGUST FABULOUS ART BEACHMERE – OPENING & AWARDS NIGHT, 6pm-8pm, “FROCK UP” BEACHMERE – Come meet the Artists who are exhibiting their work for FAB – Fabulous Art Beachmere. Drinks & Nibbles included. TICKETS $20 EA – NUMBERS ARE LIMITED: BOOK NOW [email protected] or 0456 818 017 9 -13

AUGUST FABULOUS ART BEACHMERE – “the gallery”, OPEN 5 DAYS ONLY – 10am-4pm – Come SEE local Artists exhibiting their work, paintings, 3D pieces, craft and photography in Beachmere – a free event – Some items will be for SALE [email protected] or 0456 818 017

TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am – Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, 0490 871 225

WEDNESDAY, 15 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone to attend 0417 781 562.

THURSDAY, 16 AUGUST BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave

THURSDAY, 16 AUGUST COFFEE WITH A COP, 10.30am at Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere. (3rd Thur each month)

TUESDAY, 21 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONESS, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome

TUESDAY, 21 AUGUST BANG – BEACHMERE AREA NETWORK GROUP – PUBLIC GENERAL MEETING 6pm- 7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. ALL WELCOME. info@bang. org.au or 0456 818 017

WEDNESDAY, 22 AUGUST CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. EACHone welcome. Rev Michele 0417 067 992

SUNDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au 0456 818 017

FRIDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, $10 Meals & Drinks at your own expense. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 [email protected]

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2018 Bribie Island & Beachmere

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2018 Bribie Island & Beachmere

EVERY MON, THU, FRI

Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday – I.D. – 7.30pm – Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Thursday – 12 steps and 12 traditions – 7.30pm – Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Friday – I.D. – 7.30pm – Banksia Lodge. Corner of Sunderland drv and Solander esp Banksia Beach. PH Jaime 0438 622 545 Steve 0409 560 561.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

ALICE A BAILEY Study Group: Phone Marion 0430 213 383. B EVERY WEDNESDAY Baby Rhyme Time: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month

Barefoot Bowls, Bribie Island Bowls Club: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

Every MONDAY

Beachmere Indoor Bowls Club: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SAT

Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6.30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI

Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days.

EVERY TUESDAY

Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month

Beachmere Craft Group: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. PH 0417 067 992

EVERY THURSDAY Bribie Island Handcraft Club: Meet at 8am – 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

2nd SUNDAY of the Month

Country Links Monthly Concert: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY of the Month

Craft Group, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. 0417 067 992.

EVERY MONDAY

Euchre: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

1st WEDNESDAY of the Month

Banksia Garden Club: Meet from 9.15am – Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. Phone Desley 3408 8470.

4th WEDNESDAY of the Month

Bribie Island Garden Club: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT

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

EVERY TUESDAY

Girl Guides: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659. 1st TUES & 2nd THURS of the Month H Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am) – PH Bette 3408 3096.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month

Bribie Island Historical Society: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

1st SATURDAY of the Month

Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: Meet at 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752. M 2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Market Stall: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month

Bribie Masonic Lodge: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

EVERY TUESDAY

Meditation at Bribie Arts Centre Labyrinth: Sunderland Drive, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY MONDAY

Multicultural English: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440 N 4th MONDAY of the Month Bribie Island National Seniors: Meet at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start. PH Coral 3408 6152

EVERY MONDAY

Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’

EVERY TUESDAY

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

FIRST TUESDAY of the Month

The Bribie Island Branch of the National Servicemens’ Association: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree. PH John Price 0439 287 747.

Every SUNDAY of the Month

Bribie Island Orchestra Practice: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818.

4th TUES of the Month

Bribie Island Orchid Society Cultural Meeting at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time – Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

2nd SATURDAY of the Month

Bribie Island Orchid Society New Growers’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time – Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

4th MONDAY of the Month

Bribie Island Bush Poets: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 3408 3219.

EVERY TUE & SAT

Pam’s Free Tai Chi And Meditation Group: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome.

1st TUES & 2nd THURS of the Month

The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. Our August guest speaker is Snr Sgt Pat Howard, who will speak on “Security on Bribie”. August’s outing is a “Come and Try Croquet” day at the Bribie Island Croquet Club. Visitors welcome. Details – Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).

2nd TUESDAY of the Month

Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage: Meets in the RSL’s ANZAC Room at 0915 for 0930. PH Gerry 5497 6580.

2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month

Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm – 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue. S 1st MONDAY of the Month Sandstone Point Community Complex: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

2nd & 4th TUESDAY of the Month

Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat. T 1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the Month Bribie Toastmasters: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month

Train Rides: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. 1st TUESDAY of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15am. Visitors welcome. Details – Mark Sunter 3408 4145 or Ursula Maffey 3410 0792.

EVERY THURSDAY

Twelve by Twelve, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867

FIRST WEDNESDAY of the Month

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

14 AUGUST 14TH (WEDNESDAY)

DISPELLING THE MYTHS – A guest speaker from the DONATE LIFE organisation will share the facts about ORGAN and TISSUE DONATION and dispel the myths. ADDRESS – 2/229 Goodwin Drive Bongaree. 9.45 am for 10 am start. RSVP Annette 3469 5954

18 AUGUST 2018 (SATURDAY)

JUMBLE SALE 8am to 12 noon at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce and Second Ave. Household goods, bric-a-brac & much more. Morning Tea. 5496 8371

25 August 2018 (SATURDAY)

Men’s Breakfast, Bribie Island Baptist Church, 7am $5 for full breakfast – All men welcome – Special Guest Speaker. Phone John to book 3408 3779.

27 August 2018 (MONDAY)

Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start. Phone Coral 34086152 DONATE A BOOK APPEAL: Make a difference to a child. Place a new book or gold coin donation in the collection box at any Library.

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS

]Who doesn’t love a bargain! Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

Queensland Cancer Council Markets WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Rotary Markets WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon. WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Island and District Community Appeal (BIDCA) Market WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach

Lions Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Sale WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

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