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YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
ISSUE 133 Feb 12 2021
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our regular
in this issue contributors:
133
Anne Matthews
26 Al Finegan
Barry Clark
Feb 12, 2021
Welcome
Bill Peacock
Bribie Bait & Tackle
Chris Connelly
Colin Walker
Hello Readers, David Horrocks
I must say, we have some fantastic
markets on the Island! There is a wealth David Nicholson
of different stalls to have a look at, Dr Jackie Perkins
lots of beautifully made products at a VALENTINES DAY Elaine Lutton
reasonable price. So if you are looking
for a special gift, you need to check a romantic night at home Hazel Beneke
these markets out! I think I need to Joie Scheinpflug
show a bit more self-control when it
comes to buying plants though, my 55 John Stevenson
outdoor area is beginning to look like John Traill
a jungle!
Kathy Vincent
As you are aware, we are celebrating
St Valentine’s Day this Sunday, Marj Webber
I believe this day is not only for lovers, Peter Schinkel
it should be a day to show how much Philip Arlidge
you love and appreciate ALL the
Sue Wighton
special people in your life. We have
some great ideas in this edition for
Valentine’s Day, whether you are
dining out or eating in, we have you
covered!
Our competitions have been very well Valentines Day
received, with lots of entries coming in. Bedroom
We will be running these once a month
so continue to look out for them and
pop your entries in! I know we have
been a bit hard to find, but we will be 30 THE BRIBIE ISLANDER (Magazine) IS
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Sunday!!! at Bongaree Hot Bread Shop, The Bribie
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Until next time, Woorim Meats, Sandstone Point, Bongaree &
Beachmere IGA & Woolies Complex on Bribie.
Take care, stay safe, DISCLAIMER & INDEMNITY: The opinions
Cherrie expressed by contributors to this page are
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Arrival.............................................. 34 Pet Pics......................................46-47
Classifieds....................................... 74 Photography...................................25
Crime Report..................................73 Recipes............................................ 30
Fishing Report............................... 67 Sports Pages.............................49-51
History...................... .................38-39 The Winnet Diary.................... 42-43
Kids Page........................................ 45 Trades and Services .............. 74-79
Letters..............................................72 VMR............................................64-65
Meet your local tradie............ 62-63 Zodiac.............................................. 48
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THAT CAN don’t know the difference between
clear vision and the way they see.
- Complaints of headaches
- Complaints of blurred or double
HINDER THEM Our learning journey in school is vision
REACHING THEIR driven in most cases by our ability to Recent studies and investigations
have found that during quarantine
see clearly. With so much of learning
FULL POTENTIAL. visual-based, it is important to have and extended periods of home-
DESPITE THIS your child’s vision in order. schooling the rates of myopia or
Throughout their young lives, kids’ short-sightedness have increased.
30% OF PARENTS bodies change at a practically dizzying There is great importance in
HAVE NEVER rate– and their eyes aren’t necessarily balancing the time that children
exceptions. spend on screens and devices with
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TESTED.
W
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hen was the last time primary and secondary school. child’s eyes examined, please see us.
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were tested? Do you - Frequent blinking children get their eyes tested before
think that there’s no - Red or watery eyes starting school and regularly as
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are diagnosed with a vision problem, - Holding a book very close to read on 5432 3077 to book a bulk billed
they may think the way they see is - Squinting or sitting very close when comprehensive Eye examination four
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WHEELCHAIRS
AND MOBILITY
SCOOTERS
A GUIDE
FOR SAFE
TRAVEL IN
QUEENSLAND
William Peacock Oam
Rotary D9560 Passport Club
Spinal Life Australia Peer Support Group Coordinator
Road safety seems to have flow away as more people the road. In observation in the past few weeks there
are reliant on the use of mobility devices as the have been so many near accidents as regardless of
population ages and there are even more mobility footpaths the drivers ride on the middle of the road,
impairments and people having to relinquish licences. manoeuvre around the round abouts in the middle of
Many users of motorised scooters seem to have no road, and then to top it all off riding across the bridge
sense of the road rules and drive them as if they own in the middle of the road causing a bank up of traffic.
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Please be always aware of safety. and only where a pedestrian is be mindful that the second half of the
WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY allowed to walk. If you do need to battery is drained more quickly than
use the road, stay as close as possible the first half. As visibility on roads and
SCOOTERS A GUIDE FOR SAFE
to the side of the road, and travel paths is often poor at night, try and
TRAVEL IN QUEENSLAND in the opposite direction to traffic make sure pedestrians and motorists
The Queensland road rules A person so you have good visibility. If you can see you.
with a mobility impairment who uses need to cross a road, always cross
a wheelchair or mobility scooter is a • Wear brightly coloured clothes.
at the safest possible point. Use
pedestrian under the Queensland road • Display a white light at the front,
pedestrian crossings, traffic lights or
rules. By law, wheelchairs or mobility a red light at the back and reflectors
refuge islands if available. You must
scooters used by people with a for times when there is less daylight.
obey all traffic signals intended for
mobility impairment can go anywhere Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
pedestrians.
a pedestrian can go, such as footpaths, Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters:
shopping centres and nature strips. SAFETY TIPS ON FOOTPATHS A guide for safe travel in Queensland
Road rules that apply to pedestrians AND ROADS Booklet available from Department of
also apply to wheelchair and mobility • Travel at a speed suitable to the Main Roads
scooter users. These are: Footpaths: conditions.
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can • Use streets with footpaths or other
be used on footpaths, bicycle paths, off-road pathways, where possible.
shared paths and nature strips (such • Try to avoid hilly routes if an
as grass verges between the footpath alternative route is available because
and the road). Footpaths must be used these use more power and may be
wherever possible to avoid riding on more difficult to navigate safely.
the road.
• Make turns slowly.
ON THE ROAD:
You must not use your wheelchair or • Approach ramps and kerbs head-on.
mobility scooter on the road in the • Be careful around parked cars.
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mobility scooter can only be taken makes you less visible.
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CHANGE
of life &
OLD AGE! By Colin Walker
T
HERE WAS A TIME (LONG
AGO) WHEN I WOULD
MOCK THE MEDICAL/
PSEUDO-PSYCHOLOGICAL
CONCEPTS OF “CHANGE OF LIFE”
AND THE “PROCESS OF AGEING”
AS JUST FASHIONABLE EXCUSES
FOR POOR ADULT PERFORMANCE
OR BEHAVIOUR.
But no more! Having survived the
middle-age rollercoaster rides of often
unfathomable behaviour during various
stages of the much-chronicled change-of-
life experiences (impacting on both males
and females), the realities of the processes
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of ageing have well and the principle that we can and support. denial or disagreement;
truly kicked in. (increasingly) afford to Sometimes we fail in unquestionably, it does
And the one particularly be more forthright in the this, however. (Yes, we exist, too….and I personally
positive aspect of this is views we hold and how we are fallible…even devoted feel its hot breath, every day.
that (the older we get), we express them. This should husbands and wives, sisters In our advancing old age,
“oldies” tend to see things not be confused with any and brothers, and even the pathway to nirvana and
– the highs and lows of life, disregard for good manners “mums and dads”). the cementing of relations
and people in it – much – which should prevail at
But it is not often between males and females
more realistically. all times…but you know
recognised (or perhaps in both “camps”…..those
Gone is the brashness of our the line: “If you don’t want
known, even) that we experiencing the dreaded
ten-feet-tall-and-bulletproof the answer – don’t ask the
mere males go through a change-of-life phase or
days, and our “we-are- question!”
related form of this C.O.L. the processes of ageing …..
the-greatest” assessments The reality is, we don’t set process which can generate Isn’t helped much by the
of ourselves, our society, out to impress everybody some crazy attitude and antics of gender-bending
our governments – and all every day, to maintain a actions too, at times. I female rights activists and
manner of other national job (or a role in society). We don’t suggest clinically the absurdity of “political
issues. don’t need to. or certifiably crazy, mind correctness” nonsense, in
And personally, we tend Most people in most you, in respect of either recent times.
to NOT take ourselves so families (mums, dads and the “girls” or the blokes…..
but crazy, nonetheless. I But even these nonsensical
seriously – and are prepared the kids…..and other family
to concede (most of us, don’t think that needs any contributions have definite
members, neighbours
anyway) that we are fallible, further elaboration. Suffice public value (benefits, even)
and good friends) have
we have made mistakes…. to say, the change-of-life” in encouraging better-
travelled the change - of
and we probably will make factor – as a valid medical/ informed debate – often
- life road with the much-
a few more yet, before our loved females among us…. psychological condition - IS very robust and spirited – to
time is up! and gone through all the REAL…and it affects all of keep we oldies more active
As the processes of ageing torments (and “devils” of us! and “switched on”, longer
increase, however (and this phenomenon) with On the issue of the ……mentally, at least.
more rapidly, it seems) we them – mostly, with great process of ageing, And physically? That’s
also place more faith in tolerance, understanding, however, there can be no another matter.
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with the primary caretaker.
Learning to swim, and being
confident in the water,
proper adult supervision
Other reasons make friends and grow in
confidence
confident and familiar with should never be overlooked. why your child But health, fun, and
water, is important for
everyone. Swimming skills,
21 children between the should learn to confidence are not the
only reasons why your
particularly in children,
ages of 0 and 14 drowned
in Australia between 1 July
swim child should learn to swim.
are fundamental to every Swimming is lots of fun Learning to swim also opens
2019 and 30 June 2020.
individual’s safety to ensure for people of all ages and up the door to a range of
Swimming pools were
they have the ability to children especially love other activities.
the leading location for getting in the water and
survive in and around the
water.
drowning among children enjoying themselves while A few sports
Even if children are
under 4. 2 children of this
age died in the bath.
providing loads of health
benefits which can help to
your child can
keep your children healthy only do if they
and happy at the same can swim
time:
• Swimming keeps your 1. Kayaking
child’s heart and lungs 2. Canoeing
healthy, improves strength 3. Scuba diving
and flexibility, increases
stamina and even improves 4. Surfing
balance and posture 5. Triathlon
• Swimming provides 6. Yachting.
challenges and rewards Learning to swim is a
accomplishments, which skill that once learnt is
helps children to become rarely forgotten and it is
self-confident and believe in open to people of all ages.
their abilities Remember, you can’t always
• Your child will have be there. Learning to swim
plenty of opportunities to may save their life one day.
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B
ribie Islanders will
soon have face-to-
face access to Federal
Government Services
like Medicare and Centrelink
right on the island.
Services Australia is working
to establish an Agent service
on Bribie Island that will
provide self-service facilities
for customers along with
trained staff who can provide
additional assistance.
Federal Member for Longman
Terry Young, who fought hard
behind the scenes to secure
funding for the service, said
he was delighted with the
outcome.
“This will mean that residents
in the area won’t have to
travel to Caboolture to access
government services such
INCREASED CENTRELINK, as Centrelink, Medicare and
Child Support.
MEDICARE SUPPORT FOR “Thanks to everyone who
signed our online petition and
BRIBIE ISLANDERS
helped make this happen.
“This is a great result and
another example of how
The Bribie Island RSL Women’s Auxiliary,
in conjunction with the Bribie RSL citizens club, would like
to announce we are introducing “The Keven Walsh Show”
from Mon 15th March 2021 for a three month trial period.
This is a fund raising event for the Women’s Auxiliary
so please come along and hear Keven who is an
excellent entertainer.
THE DATES FOR THE
SHOW WILL BE:
Monday 15 th March 2021
Monday 19 th April 2021
DOOR
Monday 17 th May 2021
PRIZES
Tickets are available at the door on
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the Federal Government is matter where they live,” Mr
delivering for the people of Jongen said.
Bribie Island.”
An Expression of Interest
“Increasingly, customers are
conducting their business CAROLYN’S
TA X
process will identify a host with us online.
organisation and it is expected
Update
“The new Bribie Island
the Agent will be available in
Agent service will help
the first half of the year.
people use our digital
Until then Services Australia services with confidence.
Community Engagement
“People will be able to visit
Officers will continue to support
the Agent and use self-
the community, visiting the SUPER AMNESTY
service equipment such as
Bribie Island Neighbourhood There is currently a Super Guarantee amnesty for business-
Centre in Bellara every Tuesday internet-enabled computers
es who are behind both in their reporting and payments.
between 9.30 am and 11 am for and telephone to access The ATO advises that all outstanding amounts must be paid
appointments. government services, scan, in full or set up a payment plan.
print and upload documents You may receive a reminder from the ATO and from there,
Services Australia General and receive advice on how a 21-day window of opportunity will be available to bring
Manager Hank Jongen said the super up to date else be disqualified, pay the additional
to access the government
while Agents were not agency interest and $20 per quarter per employee.
assistance they need.”
staff, they received extensive Anyone who is behind with their employee super and need
training and ongoing support Bribie Island residents will assistance, I can help you with that.
to assist locals with access to continue to have access
self-service facilities, certifying to the Caboolture Service INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF
Centre at 20-22 George The government has announced its intention to expand
Proof of Identity documents and eligibility for temporary full expensing of depreciating as-
access to general information. Street, Caboolture.
sets and allow businesses to OPT OUT of these accelerated
“Agents help people in regional, For more information about depreciation options on an asset-by-asset basis.
rural and remote communities services available at Agents, This would allow businesses to defer claims where a loss is
to do their business with visit Agents and Access anticipated or income would be taxed on a lower rate.
Services Australia and connect Points - How we can help - The accelerated depreciation claims would not be wasted.
with the services they need, no Services Australia
STP DATA
By now, all businesses should be up and running their
payroll systems using their STP data share. If you are still
PRIVATE COUNSELLING AND COACHING floundering around in the dark, please ring me for assis-
PRIVATE tance. This new system will not go away, so it must form
part of business responsibilities.
COUNSELLING
Helping women to move from
criticism and self doubt to the
Twenty
TAX RATES years
FOR experience in
EMPLOYEES
The rates are always changing for employee tax amounts,
counselling and coaching
AND
so make sure your computer system is always up to date.
life they dream of Located here on Bribie
Some employees still have a HECS debt and additional tax
should be deducted, and there are differences for individual
COACHING www.coachamy.com.au family members against single individuals. The TFN dec-
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advises the employer of any variations to the standard tax
helloamymadden@gmail.com rates. Second jobs are often forgotten with the employee
suddenly finding a tax bill at the end of the year.
Helping women to
move from criticism and For further information on any of the above or other
queries you may have, please contact my office and
self doubt to the life we will help you out.
they dream of Regards Carolyn Wheeler of C M Wheeler & Assoc.
FCPA Accountant, Woodford and Bongaree.
Twenty years experience in
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AN EMERGENCY
FUND IS MONEY
YOU SET ASIDE TO
COVER URGENT
OR UNEXPECTED
COSTS. THIS
COULD BE
CAR REPAIRS,
UNEXPECTED
TRAVEL OR AN
URGENT MEDICAL
BILL.
IT PROVIDES
A FINANCIAL
SAFETY NET SO
YOU DON'T HAVE
TO BORROW
MONEY IF
SOMETHING
HAPPENS TO YOU
OR YOUR FAMILY.
Bribie Island University of the Third Age Inc.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
PO Box 440, Bribie Island, Qld. 4507 GENERAL MEETING
OF THE BRIBIE ISLAND
RSL & CITIZENS
MEMORIALCLUB INC.
Notice is given that the Bribie Island
RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Inc. will
hold its Annual General Meeting for
all members at the Bribie Island RSL &
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Citizens Memorial Club house,
Bribie Island U3A (University of the Third Age Inc.) will be 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree, Bribie Island, 9.00am on Sunday 7 March 2021.
held at 1.00pm Friday 26 March 2021 at the Bribie Island Business:-
U3A Centre in the Recreation Hall, 156A First Ave, Bongaree. 1. Election of Office Bearers
Nominations are called for all 2. Notices of Motion
3. Audited Financial Statements for 2020
Committee positions: 4. Appointment of Auditor
President, Vice Presidents (2 positions) All nominations for the Executive and Committee should be placed in
Secretary, the ballot box located at the Club Reception
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, desk. The positions of Chairman and one (1) Director are available for
nomination at the 2021 AGM.
Programme Co-ordinators (3 positions), Nominations will close at 5pm on Sunday 21 February 2021. Such
Publicity Co-ordinator, nominations should be in writing on the
Facilities Co-ordinator, nomination form which will be available at the Club Reception desk.
Reception Co-ordinator, Notices of Motion, in writing, should be in the hands of the General
Manager by 5pm on Sunday 21 February 2021
Functions Co-ordinator, and will be available for perusal on the Club Notice Board after that
Technical Support Co-ordinator. date.
All members attending must be financial members of the Bribie Island
Nominations close at 3.00pm
RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Inc. for the
Thursday, 11 March 2021 year ending 31st December 2021 and no renewal subscriptions will be
Forms, available from U3A Reception, accepted at the door prior to the meeting.
to be lodged with the Secretary or at the U3A Centre. As per Club Constitution Clause 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5, Applicants for mem-
bership must have paid their application
For more information please contact (membership) fee on or before 5 February 2021 to be eligible to
U3A Reception: 3408 1450 attend the general meeting and vote in any
All members are invited to attend but Covid limitations election of the Board.
require prior registration at Reception. Janelle Barraud
GENERAL MANAGER
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H
OW MUCH fund to cover three months AUTOMATE YOUR during the year, like a tax
of expenses. SAVINGS refund, you can use this
YOU NEED Work out how much you to boost your emergency
You can set up an automatic
IN AN can earn in interest if you transfer to your emergency savings.
EMERGENCY start saving now. fund from the account that WHEN TO USE YOUR
Once you know your your wage is paid into. Or EMERGENCY FUND
FUND ask your payroll department Keep your emergency fund
monthly expenses, multiply
Even if you can only save a this by the number of if they can pay a small for expenses you need to
little, make a start and keep months you would like part of your wage directly pay quickly when other
saving. The more you can to cover. This can be your into the emergency fund money isn't available. If it
regularly save, the better. savings goal. account. can wait, save up for a few
If you put $20 a week into a You can then set and forget, weeks and pay it from this
You could also think about
savings account, you'll have knowing your emergency saved money instead.
income protection to help
over $1,040 by the end of cover costs if you're unable fund is growing. If you need to dip into
the year. That's the start of to work. your emergency fund,
a good amount of savings MAXIMISE YOUR OFFSET
remember to top it up again
to give you some financial HOW TO SAVE FOR ACCOUNT
afterwards.
breathing space. AN EMERGENCY If you have a home loan
FUND with an offset account, you
Plan for the future
SET UP A SEPARATE can use the offset account
If you're thinking long term, SAVINGS ACCOUNT as your emergency fund.
it's worth having a bit more
It's a good idea to set up This will lower your home
put aside. This can help if
a separate, high-interest loan interest payments, and
you're unable to work for a
savings account for your means you can access your
while — for example, if you
emergency fund. A separate money quickly.
take some time off work to
care for a family member. account will mean you're KEEP ADDING TO YOUR
less tempted to dip into it EMERGENCY FUND
A good target is to have for everyday expenses.
enough in your emergency If you get some extra money
NOELENE LAKE
Bribie Accounting Services
TAX TIPS:
INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS PROFITS
So your business is still struggling and you don’t know what to change.
HERE’S A FEW TIPS:
• Consolidate your purchases and negotiate better prices
with suppliers
• Review your suppliers regularly
• Make sure your suppliers know you are doing price comparisons
• Train purchasing staff to ask for and get pricing discounts
• Monitor you labour costs-employee numbers, wages and overtime
• employ versatile staff
• Review the ATO small business industry benchmarks and compare
your business with the results.
•Be prepared to make changes
Contact me if you need assistance with your business performance.
PHONE 3408 9539
62 Cosmos Avenue, Banksia Beach
www.bribieaccounting.com.au -
info@bribieaccounting.com.au
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A Change of View
VIEW IS – VOICE, INTEREST & FAMILIES IN AUSTRALIA LIVING LUNCH AT THE GARDEN ROOM
EDUCATION OF WOMEN AND WAS IN FINANCIAL DISADVANTAGE AT THE RSL. WE USUALLY HAVE A
ESTABLISHED IN 1960 BY THE SMITH TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE GUEST SPEAKER, EXCHANGE IDEAS
FAMILY. VIEW MEMBERS ARE ABOUT THROUGH EDUCATION. THE OR JUST CHAT AND MAKE NEW
MAKING FRIENDS, HAVING FUN AND BRIBIE ISLAND CLUB SUPPORTS FRIENDS.
OF SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. SIX STUDENTS THROUGH THE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
THE SMITH FAMILY IS A NATIONAL, “LEARNING FOR LIFE” PROGRAMME. PLEASE GIVE KAY BENSON
INDEPENDENT, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THE CLUB MEETS ON THE FOURTH 34081058 OR SECRETARY JENNIFER
THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FOR KEELEY 34082152 A CALL.
Photo by Angela Davis.
RECENTLY AT THEIR AGM, THE MEMBERS OF THE
BRIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB WELCOMED THEIR
NEW PRESIDENT – KAY BENSON.
Kay takes over from Faye Clarke who served as
president for three amazing years of dedication
to the View Club and the Smith Family, but also
to the members of the Bribie Island Club. During
the ‘lockdown’ of Covid during 2020, Faye, together
with the committee members managed to keep the
club cohesive with phone calls of care and support,
small group morning teas, zoom meetings and
the co-ordination of special treats baked by Stella
Auchter, and delivered to the members on Anzac
Day and Mother’s Day. Faye was also instrumental
in introducing the Quilt raffles where tickets were
sold at local markets by members. These raffles
raised much-needed funds for the Smith Family.
Bribie Island View Club
International Women's Day Breakfast
PLEASE JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST
TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY
Guest Speaker Celebrated local author
TINA MARIE CLARK
VENUE: Grand Auditorium Bribie Island RSL
TIME: 8.30am DATE: Friday March 5, 2021
COST: $25
Enquiries/Ticket sales - Contact Stella M 0419 796 476
E: stella31@outlook.com.au
Proudly supported by The
Bribie Islander Magazine PROUDLY SUPPORTING The Smith Family
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THE WDP VANUATU WRITING COMMITTEE
community to join us in prayer and action
for peace and justice with a focus on the
people of Vanuatu. Our guest speaker
T
he World Day of Prayer service for in over 170 countries. is Roger Bawden who has worked in
2021 will be at the Bribie Island Vanuatu for nine years and has a very good
This year, the Christian women of Vanuatu
Church of Christ on the corner of understanding of the people and their
have written the program with the theme
Foley Street and 5th Avenue, Bongaree, on needs.
“Build on a Strong Foundation”. The
Friday 5 March at 1.30 pm. country has many challenges such as After the service, afternoon tea will be
Since 1926 Christians, of all denominations, inadequate drinking water and sanitation served in the Church Hall. Everyone is
from around the world have met on one in rural areas, malnutrition among invited to stay for refreshments.Due to
day a year to pray for the needs of women children, gender-based violence affecting Covid-19 restrictions there is a limit on
in different countries women and girls, and a lack of women the number of people who may attend this
elected to the national parliament. service. If you are interested in coming,
Each year since then, people of various
please register by phone on 0428 522 245 or
races, cultures and traditions meet together We welcome the members of our
email at jan.driver@hotmail.com.
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Issue 133 Feb 12, 2021 23HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY THE ANNUAL BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE SHOWCASE IS A SHOW STOPPER THIS YEAR. It boasts walls and plinths of fantastic art, all made by the BICAS Working Together Groups and others who work and play in the Centre’s spaces and studios. Check out the lovely leadlight and glassworks, the paintings that ooze colour and impact, subtlety and intrigue. There’s a wall of vibrant masks (not THOSE kinds of masks) and textile works to make you gasp. Paintings beckon at every turn for closer looks, from the big bold and beautiful to smaller, intriguing works that beg longer inspection and appreciation. A special feature of the Showcase this year is the debut reveal of the 2020 Queensland Quilters Challenge Quilts. There are 52 little quilts, 50cm x 70cm, made by 40 different quilters, who had to use a set fabric in their quilt. Up to 20 per cent of this fabric has to be on the front of the quilts. There are overall winners, a best Traditional and best Artistic/Quirky. There are also Highly Commended and three Judges’ Choices. The Challenge Quilts traditionally travel the State but were curtailed last year with Covid restrictions. This year, The Bribie Community Arts Centre is the first stop on the tour. See this before it comes down on February 28. It’s thirsty work, so drop into their Cafe 191 for a delicious beverage while you’re there. The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 4pm. Sundays 9am – 1pm. Cafe 191 open for meals and snacks 9 – 2 Tuesday to Saturday. Sundays 9am – 1pm. Book a table on 0491 344 135. 24 www.thebribieislander.com.au The Bribie Islander
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T
here was no competition for the month of January. Instead, we
had an interesting meeting where Gordon presented videos on
layering, making a photo composite and how to superimpose an
interesting sky over a dull boring one. Gail gave a presentation
on judging, how to evaluate our own images and rules for entering
photographs into competitions. This created wide discussion.
We have exciting workshops and excursions in the planning stage for the
coming year starting with a workshop on photographing smoke by Alain
Chardon to be held at his home on 14th February.
This month we are featuring some of Alain’s amazing creative work using
many layers to produce stunning images. All the composite photos in this
article are by Alain.
Competitions will begin again at our next meeting on the 22nd of
February with “Nature” being the theme. Other competition categories
are Open Colour and Monochrome in the Projected Images section.
These are submitted online. Each month we have a print competition
where members present their photos on a display board. The categories
for this are again Open Colour and Monochrome. Our new Creative
category which is not part of the competition has created some interest
and some unusual and interesting concepts. Members are not required
to enter the competitions. Some members choose to enter only some
of the categories and not every month while others submit photos in all
sections.
The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of
each month at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive in the
boardroom at 7pm. Guests are welcome. The first two meetings are free.
For enquiries, please ring Gordon on 3408 2649 or
Gail on 0419 638 865.
WEBSITE: https.//www.sites.google.com/site/
bribiephotographyclub
Email: bribiephotographyclub@gmail.com
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FOOD, WINE and ISLAND TIMES
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A Cozy Night For Two With ENJOY A ROMANTIC portable device outside. You can even
buy some flowers to decorate your
Romance, You And Your MOVIE deck or patio.
Love… What More Could Sometimes making dinner is too
TAKE A BATH
complicated or takes too long. Don't
You Ask For? Staying feel like you have to cook dinner to
have a romantic evening. For a more
TOGETHER
Home To Celebrate casual time, make some popcorn If you are lucky enough to have a
large bathtub, schedule a bath night
Valentine’s Day Can and watch movies at home. Save the
the two of you can share. This can be
action films or sad dramas for another
Be A Very Rewarding time, romantic comedies are the the main event of your evening, or use
domain of a romantic evening. it before or after other romantic play.
Experience, Especially Enjoy Some Wine
Because People Have A If you and your significant other are SHARE A MASSAGE
wine lovers, you may want to head Everyone likes to receive a massage,
Tendency To Feel More At out to the store and buy some of your but many people skip over this
favourite wines, as well as some new
Ease In Their Own Home. ones you've wanted to try. Pass by
experience during intimate times.
That's why it's a good romantic
the grocery store and buy a variety of
DINNER for 2 cheeses. At home, drape a tablecloth
evening idea to make massage the
on your kitchen table, set up some focus. Set up the bedroom with music
A romantic dinner is always popular
candles, play some soft romantic and proper lighting, and have some
and very effective at creating
music, and sample the different wines massage oils available. Enjoy this
romance. You can cook your partner's
favourite meal, or have the meal and cheeses you picked up earlier. intimate and relaxing experience with
catered and brought to you. Setting your partner.
the mood is equally important as the A BACKYARD
meal you prepare, so plan on some
GETAWAY RECREATE THE
candlelight and bring home some
roses to scent the air.
During the spring and summer nights, HONEYMOON SUITE
it's always nice to step outside to Just because it has been years since
Slow Dance to Your Favourite Love
look at the stars, listen to the wildlife your honeymoon doesn't mean you
Songs and just take a moment to realize
Gather all of your CDs to make the shouldn't have what you did when
that it's just the two of you in this
ultimate love song CD. Choose the you first married. Throw rose petals all
great big world. You can enhance this
ones that remind you of your sweetie, over the bed and on the floor. Fill the
experience by putting up some tiki
as well as all the special moments torches, lighting candles or making room with candles, and put a bottle of
you've shared. Play it at a low volume, a fire in a fire pit if it isn’t too hot. champagne on ice. Turn on your CD
light candles around your living room, Play some music inside your house, player, and put in a love song CD. Now
dim the lights, and hold your love in and turn the volume up enough so you are ready to celebrate the love
your arms for as long as you can. you can hear it outside, or bring a you have for one another.
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OYSTERS WITH AVOCADO
AND MANGO SALSA
INGREDIENTS
• 1 small just-ripe mango, peeled, finely chopped
• 1 small ripe avocado, stoned, peeled, finely chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped coriander
• 24 (2 dozen) natural oysters
METHOD
• Step 1
Combine the mango, avocado, red onion, lime juice and coriander in a
medium bowl.
• Step 2
Arrange oysters on a large platter of salt or ice. Spoon mango mixture
evenly among oysters. Serve immediately.
PERFECT PESTO OYSTERS
INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves, to serve
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 125g butter, at room temperature
• 36 (3 dozen) Oysters
• Rock salt, to serve
• 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
• Lemon wedges, to serve
3
METHOD
•Step 1 - Process the basil, lemon juice and half the pine nuts in a food
processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add the butter and stir
until well combined. Season.
OYSTERS
•Step 2 - Preheat grill on high. Line a baking tray with foil. Place the
oysters on the lined tray. Spoon the butter mixture on top of each oyster.
Grill the oysters for 2 minutes or until butter is sizzling and oysters are
Ways
heated through.
•Step 3 - Place the rock salt on a large serving platter. Top with the
oysters. Sprinkle over the parmesan, remaining pine nuts and extra basil
leaves. Serve with lemon wedges.
CHAMPAGNE OYSTERS METHOD
• Step 1 - Place the champagne and shallot in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
INGREDIENTS
Bring to the boil. Simmer for 5-8 minutes or until mixture reduces by half.
• 300ml champagne or sparkling white wine • Step 2 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cream and any juice from the oyster.
• 2 green shallots, finely chopped Season with white pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce reduces by half
• 300ml double cream (you should have about 300ml of sauce).
• 18 natural oysters, in the half shell • Step 3 - Preheat the grill to high. Divide oysters, in their shells, among 6 small gratin
dishes. Pour over cream sauce. Place the gratin dishes on a large tray. Cook under grill
• Freshly ground white pepper
for 3 minutes or until oysters are golden and sauce bubbles. Cool for 2 minutes. Sprinkle
• Chopped fresh chives, to serve with chives and serve.
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IS OYSTER THE HEALTH BENEFITS
OF OYSTERS
an amino acid called
D-Aspartic acid, found to
oyster beds.
The resulting bivalves
THE ULTIMATE So, although they won’t ever have a positive impact on were rejected by
APHRODISIAC give you a strand of pearls,
the sensual bivalves make a
hormone levels in rats.
But even though it’s now
Australian health officials.
But there was some Asian
FOOD? luxurious and healthy treat.
Although the serving of
scientifically proven that
oysters can impact sex
interest in the drugged-up
molluscs.
The oyster just may
nutrients in a single oyster drive, no further research However, the makers of
be the most evocative
is negligible, a dozen oysters has determined what Viagra slapped a lawsuit on
symbol of passion in give you a serving of zinc. the creative fisherman for
amount of this amino is
the food world. One What’s so significant about needed to bring the eater misuse of a trademarked
of the most popular that? Evidence supports that to sexual satisfaction. But name in making his
choices for Valentine’s zinc may be a key nutrient for most oyster lovers, it’s aphrodisiac oysters. This
Day, no food has a for testosterone production. enough to know that these brought a quick end to the
greater reputation as In fact, it’s important for fruits of the sea have the farmer’s plans to market his
an aphrodisiac. Some stimulating libido in both potential to increase sexual chemically altered seafood
experts believe that it men and women. desire. around the world.
is this association, the And if that’s not enough, A STRANGE EXPERIMENT
these little shellfish make a WITH OYSTERS AND
old cliché that gives
great source of lean protein. SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT
oysters an aphrodisiac
In fact, they’ve been credited In 2007, an aim to up
reputation. (In other with keeping men virile oysters’ libido-boosting
words, naysayers well into old age. (Casanova power led one mad,
will tell you it’s the supposedly consumed 50 Australian oyster farmer to
placebo effect.) of the aphrodisiac bivalves slip crushed Viagra into his
However, thanks to each day to keep his libido
modern science, we in top form.
now know that fruits OYSTERS MAY IMPACT
of the sea also have SEX HORMONE LEVELS
proven potency. These bivalves contain
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