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Issue 41, Phillip Island Vibe
Issue 41, October 15, 2014.
The roar of the bikes and the smell of the crowd! Moto GP is here
again and welcome to all of the visitors to the Island - great to have
you here. For all the locals, Moto GP truly marks the beginning of the
season - get ready to be slammed.
Lots of great reading in this issue, including a fairly unkind portrayal
of Mr Vibe by The Lazy Gardener and a look at some of the weirdest
motorbikes out there.
Have a great Moto GP week, stay safe and drive carefully.
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Robin blackman
Rock Star
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who’d love a few minutes of fame? Email or call us at
the Vibe and we can turn you into a celebrity overnight.
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V What do you do?
RS I’m the President and Musical Director of Phillip Island
Jazz. I also organise the tournaments for the Phillip Island
Bowling Club and I’m the Jazz presenter on 3BBRFM.
V So if you did have spare time what would you do?
RS I’d spend it with my granddaughter.
V What background do you have in Jazz?
RS My first memory was of hearing Jazz. My dad had a 6
piece Dixie Jazz band and a 14 piece Big Band. When I was
very young I would stay up to 1 or 2 in the morning
listening to them rehearse. We used to fit the full 14
piece Jazz band in our living room. During Summer the
surrounding neighbours would sit on their back porches
listening.
V How is the prep going for the Jazz Festival?
RS Really good. We have the bands all booked and the
opening night sold out but we are still selling tickets for
the rest of the weekend. Oh and I have to make a plug
and say that people shouldn’t miss Bev Sheehan, Judith
Durham’s sister, who will be performing with the Creole
Bells Revival Band on the Sunday.
V Have you got an embarrassing story to tell us?
RS Well I had a bit of an accident awhile ago and broke
my ankle in 9 places. I found it quite challenging going to
the toilet so I would get help to get there. For some
reason, probably to do with weight and position, I broke
the seat and fell into the bowl with my ankle to thigh cast
pointing in the air. It took half an hour for people to come
and find me and then they didn’t help they just took
pictures.
V What do you like about the Island?
RS I love the environment, the laid back lifestyle and the
people. I also love the golf and the bowls. Strangely I also
love the weather even in Winter.
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What’s On Around the Island
WHAT’S LIVE – Phillip Island
OUR PICK THIS FORTNIGHT
Carus Thompson
Frontman, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of
Australian Reggae band Carus and The True Believers,
Carus Thompson is bringing his exceptional talent and tone
to Phillip Island this month.
Born in Fremantle (WA) in 1976, Carus began writing
songs and playing a variety of instruments at the age of 12
and by 18 was touring and making a living from a style of
music he describes as a mix of roots, reggae, folk and funk.
It was his passion for his self-described ‘Australian’ music
style that led Carus to go on and start the band Carus and
The True Believers in 1995. Carus broke into the market
with a bang in 2008 with the release of Ain’t No Crime from
the album Long Nights Are Gone, which was a hit on
national radio station Triple J.
With a stage presence described as “a cross between
James Brown and Tim Rogers”, five solo albums plus a
number of tours with the likes of Jack Johnson, John Butler
Trio and The Waifs under his belt, Carus has solidified a
following right across Australia and internationally for his
unique style and captivating performances.
Carus is slotting into the Sunday Session at The
Westernport Hotel, San Remo on Sunday October 26th
from 5.30pm. Call The Westernport for more information
on (03) 5678 5205 or check out the HEAR page at
www.thewesternport.com.au.
PICAL HEALTHY LIVING OPEN DAY
Sunday 2nd Nov 10am-2pm 56 Church St, Cowes
Healthy living workshops, heirloom seedlings sale,
eco-kids activity space. More info:
Adrian James communitygarden@pical.org.au
Community Markets
Churchill Island Farmers' Market 4th Sat of month 8am1pm. 246 Samuel Amess Dr, Churchill Island.
Cowes Island Craft Market 2nd Sat of month St Phillips
Parish Hall Thompson Ave, Cowes.
Market on Chapel 4th Sat of month Uniting Church cnr
Chapel St & Warley Ave, Cowes.
Phillip Island Lions Club Steptoe’s Emporium, bric a brac,
2nd hand furniture. Every Sat/Sun, 10am-1pm, 59522140.
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What’s On Around the Island
Phillip Island RSL
Monday - buy one get one free for
members.
Wednesday - $10 chicken parmas for members.
Sunday - craft for kids from 5-7pm and Joey's Kids’ Club
members can eat dinner free based on one adult main meal
purchased.
Tuesday 24th Oct - Morning Melodies featuring Glenn Starr
and his show, Hit Parade - from 10am - bookings essential.
Tuesday Nov 4 - Book now for Melbourne Cup Day
luncheon at the ANZAC Room, from midday - $35 per
person - includes bubbles on arrival, 2 course lunch,
mystery bets, Fashions on the Field, prizes to be won.
Tables of 8 so get some friends to come along.
Wednesday Nov 5 - Trivia from 7.30pm.
Remembrance Day 11th November - 11am at the new
venue - Garden of Remembrance - rear Phillip Island RSL.
Info & bookings: 225 Thompson Ave, Cowes, 5952 1004.
Phillip Island Jazz Club
26th October - Andrew Nolte & His
Orchestra
21st – 23rd November - Festival
21st December - Sarah Maclaine Jazz
Quintet – Christmas Break Up
Info & bookings: Robin Blackman 0432 814 407.
Cowes Indian Restaurant
10% discount on all takeaways. 15% senior’s
discount. Free home delivery on orders over
$50.
3/134-138 Thompson Ave Cowes, T: 5952
3896
Island Surfboards
Clearance sale at Smiths store,
minimum 30% off. School holiday surf lessons available.
Cowes: 5952 2578, Thompson Ave
Smiths: 5952 3443, Smiths Beach Rd
FREAKY FACT Adults must be accompanied by a child if they
want to visit Legoland.
FREAKY FACT Up to the 11th century there were special
“water tasters” who would drink the urine of people
suspected of having diabetes to obtain an official diagnosis.
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Stress Less
and Save your
Health
FOR SALE Women’s electric bike. Long lasting lithium
battery. $700 ono. Call Marg 0411592771.
LOST Small 14K diamond bracelet. Lost in Thompson Ave,
Sun night Sept 28, reward offered. Call Janet 0407779077.
FOR SALE Kymco Esspresso Bug motorscooter, 150cc,
2008, 2269km, RWC, 2 helmets, biker’s gear L, removable
lining, $2000, Call 0409358883.
Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations,
and demands. For too many people, stress is so
commonplace that it has become a way of life. The
truth is that stress is not always negative and in fact
small doses can actually motivate you to succeed. The
issue is that constant pressure, or always running in
emergency mode, can ultimately lead you to crash and
burn.
The stress response is a physiological safety
mechanism. It triggers our ‘fight or flight response’.
This reaction enables the body to kick into high gear in
a rapid, automatic process. It's actually the body’s way
of protecting you, releasing a huge surge of adrenaline
and cortisol ensuring that you become highly focused,
energetic and alert with strength and speed for
protection. It’s a bit like the immediate reaction we
might have in traffic of slamming on the brakes to
avoid an accident.
Stress doesn’t always look stressful so it's important
to learn how to recognize when your stress levels are
out of control. The most dangerous thing about stress
is how easily it can creep up on you. After a while you
get used to it. It starts to feel familiar, even normal.
You don't notice how much it's affecting you, even as it
takes a heavy toll causing some major damage to your
health, your mood, your productivity, your
relationships, and your quality of life.
How can you help relieve or better yet prevent
chronic stress? Firstly, identify the warning signs, try to
keep calm, utilise your support networks and gain a
sense of control; be optimistic, try to turn a negative
into a positive and embrace challenge and change as a
part of life. Most of all have a sense of humour and
laugh out loud and laugh out loud often. And of course
exercise, exercise and exercise some more, get some
sunshine and fresh air and start looking after yourself.
Article kindly supplied by Phillip Island Leisure Centre
WANTED TO BUY Steel Container, 20 or 40 feet in length.
Call 0408267036.
FOR SALE Roll top desk, green leather writing surface, 4
drawers, $250. Call 0419334017.
FOR SALE. Dining Table, 6 upholstered chairs & matching
2 door buffet, $200. Call 0419334017.
FOR SALE Morrocan coffee table round woven padded,
35" wood base, 29" glass top, VGC $200. Call John
0413433470.
FOR SALE Student desk light colour wood/vinyl 81cmL,
46cmW pull out keyboard shelf, VGC, $25. Call John
0413433470.
FOR SALE Clothes line non- adjustable $25. Call John
0413433470.
FOR SALE Electric mower & Bosch electric whipper
snipper $120. Call John 0413433470.
FOR SALE 20 speed bike used once $50. Call John
0413433470.
FOR SALE Large bar fridge Haier model HBF165 110cmH,
52cmD, 49 cmW. Perfect condition, $85. Call Barb
56785806.
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Study??
How Do I Do That?
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Good luck with your final weeks of study and be sure to
use your class time wisely. Also, it’s not a bad idea to go
through each of the dot points in the study designs relevant
to you and highlight points you don’t feel confident with.
Watch this space next issue for some final examination
preparation tips.
With VCE exams are fast approaching, pressures and
expectations are mounting for many students and parents.
Matt Male is currently in Year 12 at Kooweerup
Secondary College and has some great tips and advice to
help you get through the next few weeks.
VCE: Keep The End Goal In Sight
We’re coming into a tough time now; examinations
begin in a few weeks.
I’ve told you where to get practice examinations from,
how to study effectively and now you just need to get
motivated. As you would with a language analysis, you
must take a holistic approach to these last few weeks and
keep everything in perspective. You’re not aiming to do
well simply because you want to do well (hopefully)…
you’re aiming to do well so you can achieve your desired
ATAR and hence get into your desired university. Then,
somewhere down the track get the job you’re aiming for.
Please don’t forget why you’re here.
Similarly, this is not the time for making enemies. The
VCE is not a competition between classmates. It is a
competition between schools. Hence, befriend the student
who sits in the library before and after school and befriend
the student who has received high SAC marks. Show them
you want to do well and you can help each other. Where
you struggle they may strive and where they fall you may
rise.
So keep studying, keep working through questions and
it will pay off. Having said that though, you don’t want to
burn out either, so keep to a schedule that allows you to
work through practice examinations and allows you time
for exercise (as well as a tiny bit of socialising).
Now trust me when I say you don’t want to be the
student who reaches the point of no return and when
asked to find x, gives the answer:
Striking a chord
In our new column, local guitar teacher Dean Luke,
shares tips , advice and news about all things guitar.
The only 4 chords you’ll ever need made easy
In the world of contemporary song writing there is a
chord progression known as the
I–V–vi–IV (1 5 6 4) progression.
This chord progression has been used to write some
of the world’s most popular songs, and the great thing is,
once you learn it you can play any of them!
Don't believe me? Just look up “4 Chords” by The Axis
of Awesome on YouTube.
Today we are going to learn the 4 chord progression in
C using easy versions of open chords. This chord
progression is made up of the chords C G Am F.
Play each chord for 1 bar (4 beats) strum down on
each beat. To make it easier you can count each down
strum along with each beat, e.g. “1, 2, 3, 4.”
Once you become comfortable playing and strumming
these chords, feel free toexperiment with different
strumming patterns.
Here are just a few of the songs you can play using
this chord progression:
With or without you, Let it be, When I come around,
Taylor, No woman no cry, She will be loved, Love the way
you lie, Fall at your feet, Dammit, Under the bridge,
Glycerine, Someone like you.
Can you hear any more?
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The lazy
gardener
Mr Potato Head
It’s always good to
try out something new
in the garden. Just
recently, I’ve coupled
this notion with my
never ending quest to
engage other members
of the Vibe team in
green based activities.
I’ll even settle for
behavior that occurs
outside; basically any experience that isn’t virtually
generated will elicit from me a sigh of relief.
So for his last birthday, alongside my pledge of: “go
get yourself something you’d really like from JB HI FI”,
the kids and I knew that Mr Vibe would be disappointed
if he didn’t have some shiny parcels to unwrap on his
special day. So we wrapped up some sugary jubes and a
pack of seeding potatoes. You might think this a strange
bundling of gifts, unless you were aware that, other than
foods that contain 99% sugar, potatoes form the
remainder of Mr Vibe’s personally constructed food
pyramid.
While being suitably excited by said gifts, Mr Vibe
was given a reprieve from actually going outside as his
birthday is in April and potato planting season doesn’t
really kick off until August. If you try and plant potatoes
mid Winter, overly cold temperatures, frost and rain will
make the foliage yellow and dwarfed and won’t provide
enough sustenance for the tubular business going on
beneath the surface. This ultimately results in minimal
yield. What’s the point of that?
By early September the potatoes were still sitting
neglected and forlorn in their mesh packaging, sprouting
sneaky, gnarly looking eyes in a vain attempt to grab
anyone’s attention. Meanwhile, Mr Vibe was consumed
with his new Buzz Light Year purchase.
But all’s well that ends well. It actually gives the
potatoes a good head start to have a bit of sprouting
going on before they plummet into the ground. I’ve
always promised Mr Vibe I’d incorporate potatoes into
my veggie plans, and I like pottering around in the
garden, so maybe we were all winners.
As a new planting venture, I’ve secreted them around
the garden in various spots to see where the yield will
be highest. I suspect the ones in the vegetable
swimming pool will thrive best as the soil is rich, the
environment is protected and the area gets heaps of
sun. My plan was to grow tomatoes in front of the
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potato line, which is a bit dumb, as I won’t be able to dig up
all the potatoes without disturbing the roots of the tomato
plants. But there lies the legacy of my haphazard gardening
formula:
Limited Time x Strangulated Mental Energy
= Varied/Unreliable Result
I’ve also planted some in the front garden, in a less
sunny position, where the soil isn’t quite so arable.
Surprisingly, both positions have so far resulted in
exuberant, verdant foliage. Let’s just hope that the
potatoes are quietly breeding frantically beneath the soil.
As the weather warms up I’ll make sure they get enough
water and I think I’ll leave it at that.
Potato plants are excellent communicators and let you
know that they are ready for harvest when their impressive
green foliage turns yellow and crumpled. So hopefully I’ll
be reporting back in a December issue about some exciting
digs of endlessly spreading potatoes. I’m imagining a
successful yield with little effort.
Possibly one of the best things about potatoes is that
they are so versatile. In fact, Mr Vibe and I share the same
world view that if you were relegated to a deserted island
(not Phillip Island) for the term of your natural life and you
were allowed to take a single food item it would be the
potato. You could boil it in sea water, dry it in the sun and
grind it into flour, bake it over a charcoal fire… with all that
time on your hands, the imaginative culinary possibilities
would be endless...
But despite our Bear Grylls fervour for the potato, and
the fact that Mr Vibe’s favourite accompaniment to any
meal (even salad) is mashed potato, he has yet to master
the perfect mash. To be perfectly honest, there’s a
complete procedural break down (or possibly meltdown)
somewhere between turning the cook top on and not
letting the potatoes boil dry. I’d be lying if I said it was only
once that I’d returned home from the gym in the evening
(yes I know cardio doesn’t correct carbohydrate intake) to
that distinct smell of burnt as I climbed the stairs.
Anyway, forget about our gastronomical challenges.
Embrace the potato for the glorious thing it is. You’re still
good to whack a few potatoes in the ground. Either buy
some seed varieties if you want maximum yield, or even
just rescue some of those slightly mummified potatoes
hiding in the onion cupboard. I’ve even heard other
gardeners having unintentional success from potato
peelings in the compost. In the meantime, I’ll be enrolling
Mr Vibe in a refresher course on Boiling Water 101.
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What’s
Cooking?
Lovely Asparagus
It’s hard to believe that not so
long ago, the only place you’d
find asparagus was on a fancy
platter rolled up between slices of
buttered Tip-Top white loaf next
to an equally fancy platter of
smoked oysters on Savoy
crackers. Tres chic for its day.
The slender green stems we
toss into so many of our fresh
dishes these days bear little
resemblance to the yellow, mushy
variety that, once upon a time, we could only source from
a tin on the supermarket shelf. Thank goodness our
neighbours down in Kooweerup grow the best asparagus
in Australia and supply them to the large supermarket
chains.
Asparagus have such a unique, nutty flavour, you really
don’t want to over fuss with them. They’re delicious raw in
salads and equally delectable in a range of simple cooked
dishes. I think the old method of breaking the white end of
the spear where it naturally snaps is pretty reliable. Given
that asparagus are gorgeous right now I thought I’d share a
few of my everyday inclusions.
Asparagus with Lemon Drizzle
Whisk together lemon juice, Real Foods mayonaise, olive
oil, black pepper and a little salt. Drizzle over barely
steamed warm asparagus and serve with any barbecued
meats.
Linguini with Asparagus, Peas & Bacon
Saute asparagus chunks in olive oil with garlic, bacon, peas
and a sliced red chilli. Toss through aldente linguinie and
serve with freshly ground Romano or Parmesan cheese.
Asparagus Rolls (no joke)
FREAKY FACT A fully loaded Kindle weighs about 18 grams
more than an empty one.
FREAKY FACT Dogs sneeze to communicate to other dogs
that they want to play rather than fight.
This is a more up to date version of that 70’s classic I just
made fun of. Remove the crusts from some thinly sliced
sourdough. Spread the bread with Real Foods mayonaise (I
don’t actually work for them). Meanwhile, lightly saute
asparagus spears in a little butter until they go slightly
golden in places. You want the asparagus to remain crisp
and give them a small sprinkle of salt and pepper. Squeeze
with lemon juice. Place a spear on a slice of bread and roll
up in the usual fashion. Serve with a Pimm’s at your next
cocktail soiree.
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WORLD OF THE WEIRD
Motorbikes built for all
sorts of crazy reasons
I’ve always been a bit of a cruiser fan; I’m too old and
fat to pretend to be anything else. No colour coordinated
leathers for me as I sweep aerodynamically into the next
corner. These days, I’d favour a more laid back style of
movement and dress. Because there are so many
different styles of motorbikes available on the market
both for professional riding and leisure seeking
enthusiasts, it got me thinking about all the weird and
wonderful bikes I have seen and read about over the
years.
To celebrate Moto GP I thought it would be fun to
take a quick look at some of the more freaky and
impractical bikes that have made an appearance over the
years.
Fastest Bike
Obviously as your
bike gets faster its
ability to turn
becomes slightly
compromised. And
if it gets REALLY fast
it leaves the earth
and becomes some
sort of weird death
rocket. In theory,
the fastest bike at the moment is the Dodge Tomahawk.
Boasting a Dodge Viper 500 HP V10 engine, it can
theoretically achieve speeds well over 500kmh - just in
theory. No one has actually been brave enough to take
the Tomahawk to its top speed as the lack of fairing
would probably result in the rider being blown off the
bike before it reached anywhere near its top speed. Only
9 were ever built, with a single bike costing around
USD$500,000.
Biggest Bike
Designed by
Fabio Reggiani,
the
appropriately
named, Regio
Design XXL
Chopper, is
nearly 10
metres long and
5 metres high. Despite its incredible size it does actually
move, powered by a 5.7 V8 Chevrolet engine. I’m always
a bit sceptical of bikes with training wheels on the back.
According to Reggiani, the ‘training wheels’ are more to
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prevent the bike from falling over. I suppose you would be
a bit nervous as it might crush your leg a bit.
An Australian Icon
Mark Walker is a
bit of a legend in
Australia when it
comes to bike
designs. So I
thought I would
include his Big Ned
in my list of weird
bikes. The first
thing you notice is
the striking Ned Kelly helmet fairing. But it doesn’t stop
there; plenty of weirdness is still going on behind the
fairing. Big Ned is a 3000cc fuel injected, rotary valve 200
horse powered Vtwin monster. You can check out Mark on
YouTube tinkering with Big Ned in his garage and he
readily admits that he’s a bit nervous about riding the bike
himself as it’s a bit of a beast.
The Most Comfortable Motorbike?
Undoubtedly the
Goldwing is a very comfy
bike. However, I wanted
to find something that
eclipsed it in the comfy
stakes. After a bit of
digging, this is what I
found. What’s with the
small television and
magazine rack mounted
just behind the stuffed
dog? Not sure exactly what’s under the chair but the
caption definitely describes it as a motorbike…
The Alien/Predator Motorbike
Designed by
Roongrojna in
Bangkok,
perhaps the
most impressive
thing about this
bike is that it’s
built entirely out
of scrap.
Roongrojna
collected spare bits and pieces from cars, bicycles and
motorbikes and created this fearsome looking ride. It
should be said from the outset that Roongrojna regards
himself more as an artist than an engineer or mechanic. So
while you can ride this bike it’s probably more suited to a
gallery viewing rather than cruising down the road
frightening children.
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Do Pigs Really Fly?
By Leon Herbert
“They say the camera never lies. It lies every day.”
Cesar Romero
While browsing in the prestigious annual
Professional Photographers' Exhibition taking place
in Melbourne, Leroy stopped to admire a striking
photograph in the flashgun
category entitled, “Death
Leap.”
He had been invited to
attend the exhibition by his
friend Yuri Kantor, a talented
and charismatic restaurateur
from Cowes. Yuri, sometimes
boasted that his sleuthing abilities could match the
skills of his famed criminologist friend but only in the
right circumstances such as in a field where he was
expert and he believed there were several such
fields! .Yuri was not lacking in intellectual ability or
modesty. He was also exhibiting some of his own
photographs borrowed from his restaurant premises.
Yuri was waxing on to Leroy about the wonders of
photography and urging him to focus on an activity
outside the depressive subject of criminology.
‘Leroy my friend, a photo captures a moment in
time when you look at it, it brings back the
memories, feelings and emotions of that moment.
It's also an accurate record of
that moment which is why some
people say “the camera never
lies.”’
The print showed a small girl
touching a lighted match to a
Christmas candle. Beside the
candle stood a pile of gifts. The girl was blond, pugnosed, adorable.
But what made the photograph spellbinding was
the second figure.
It was a woman, back to the camera, falling past
the picture window just behind the little girl.
The caption beneath the photograph read“This remarkable shot was taken September 24 at
9.30pm by Laslo Pasternak in his Sydney studio
apartment. At the moment Mr. Pasternak took the
picture, Miss Betty Bumkas was falling from the roof
six stories up. Her body, seemingly stopped in her
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flight in mid-air, producing this startling backdrop for
what was intended as the Christmas cover of Family
Health Magazine. It is believed that Miss Bumkas,
who weighed only 50 kilograms, may have lost her
footing in the howling storm winds prevailing that
night. She died upon striking the pavement. She left
no indication of her address and her body was never
claimed.”
Leroy's forensic antenna was buzzing - this didn't
seem right, was there more to this story, he thought
- he had hardly had time to give the caption more
attention when a group of officials moved in his
direction. One of the men held a blue ribbon. As he
was about to pin it to “Death Leap” Yuri spoke up.
‘I wouldn't do that,’ he cautioned. ‘Unless you
want to award first prize to an obvious fake. This is
one instance when a camera does lie as does the
exhibitor.’ Leroy turned to his friend in amazement!
Was it possible he was right?
Well Vibe readers?
What do you think?
Solution on page 15
FREAKY FACT Centipedes never have 100 legs.
FREAKY FACT Up until the 17th Century, the standard
colour for carrots was purple.
FREAKY FACT Mike Tyson has a pet tiger.
FREAKY FACT Elvis Presley was a natural blond.
FREAKY FACT Martin Luther King Jr was a huge Star Trek
fan.
FREAKY FACT Bill Gates continues to donate over half his
wealth to charity.
FREAKY FACT Houseflies hum in the key of F.
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Vibe Puzzles & Quizzes
Find all the answers and solutions to Puzzles, Quizzes &
Whodunnits on page 15 (No peeking!)
Vibe Quick Crossword 41
Across
1 Impervious to water (10)
7 Physical attacks (8)
8 Test (4)
9 Level (4)
10 A poison (7)
12 Romantic friends (11)
14 Bloodless (7)
16 Copies (4)
19 A great distance (4)
20 Parasol (8)
21 Showing a lack of respect (10)
Vibe Sudoku 41 Each row, column and sub-box
must have the numbers 1-9 occurring just once.
Down
1 Refuse (5)
2 Circus act (7)
3 Measure (4)
4 Kept specially (8)
5 Very overweight (5)
6 Tubs (6)
11 Opinion (8)
12 Elder (6)
13 Satisfied (7)
15 Keen (5)
17 Divided (5)
18 Competent (4)
Vibe Quiz 41
1 How many bytes in a megabyte? 2 What is the most expensive spice in the world? 3 Who plays the male lead in the
new release US film Gone Girl? 4 How many AFL premierships did Tom Hafey win as a coach? 5 The highest recorded
temperature in the world was 56.70C. Where? 6 Who owns YouTube? 7 What does CSIRO stand for? 8 Including the
current one, how many Doctor Whos have there been? 9 What is the capital of Iceland? 10 What’s the name of the 3
eyed fish that Bart catches in the river next to the power plant?
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Friends of the Library book chat 1st Wed of every 2nd
month at 2pm, commencing Feb 5 Phillip Island Library.
Friends of Library meeting 10.30am 3rd Sat of every
month. New members welcome. Call Celia 59521901.
Phillip Island Library free wifi & kids programs. Story Time
every Tue 11-11.30, Baby Rhyme Time every Thu 10.3011. www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au or call 59522842.
Phillip Island Lions Club Meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday of
month, 1.30pm, Lions Club Rooms, Dunsmore Rd, Cowes.
More info: Steve Munro 59526461
New Parents to Phillip Island Group New parents with
children aged 0-5yrs, make friendships, gain support and
advice. Email np2pi@live.com, www.facebook.com/
NewParents2PhillipIsland or call 0459521490.
Newhaven Indoor Bowling Club meets every Tues at
12.15-3.30pm in air conditioned Newhaven Hall, Cleeland
St Newhaven. Cost $5.00 includes afternoon tea. New
members welcome. Age group 60-90 yrs. Call Barb
56785806.
Newhaven Yacht Squadron invites you to go sailing FREE.
We need males & females to crew our yachts. Very easy
to learn. For more info call Craig on 0411187219.
Phillip Island Bicycle Users Group Every Wed 10am
starting at Amaze'n Things car park. Very social, speed is
the slowest rider. Contact Ron 59522549 or
ron1@bigpond.com.
Phillip Island Bridge Club duplicate games Mon & Wed
12.15pm for 12.30pm start. Located at back of Newhaven
Hall. Visitors welcome. For partner or lesson info contact
0400815353.
Phillip Island Girl Guides Juniors 6-10yrs Mon 4-5.30pm,
Seniors 10-14yrs Mon 6-7.30pm. More info call Sue Viney
59521738 or email sviney@guidesvic.org.au.
Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club snooker, carpet bowls,
cards, ballroom dancing, craft. Membership $15 per year.
Frid 12noon 3 course lunch $14. 59522973 for more
information.
Phillip Island World Vision 2nd Wed of each month
1.30pm, St Phillip's Church Hall, Cowes. A friendly group
of people undertaking fundraising events around the
Island to raise funds for sponsored projects around the
world. New members very welcome. Call Thelma
56785549.
Phillip Island Community & Learning Centre (PICAL)
recreational, educational and some welfare services to
reflect local community needs. For further info call
59521131, www.pical.org.au or pop in at 56-58 Church
St Cowes.
The Probus Club of San Remo 2nd Mon of each month
10am at the Newhaven Hall, 23 Cleeland Street,
Newhaven. New members most welcome. For more info:
Neil Stewart 59566581 or nsstewart@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Phillip Island & San Remo "Fundraising
for our community". New members welcome. Phone
Keith Gregory 0439020996.
Lions Club of Sand Remo & Newhaven San Remo Hotel,
2nd & 4th Tues of each month 6.30pm for 7.00pm
meeting. New members welcome. Contact Roma
Caulfield 56785386 or romacaul@bigpond.com.
The Woolshed Spinners beginners and skilled spinners
welcome. Small group. PICAL, 56-58 Church St Cowes,
2nd & 4th Thurs of each month, 10-2 pm. Cost $3 per
meeting $1 kitty. Contact John 59523477 or
jpstott@waterfront.net.au.
Men's Shed meets at the rear of the RSL every Tues &
Thurs mornings 9.30am-noon. Anyone most welcome to
join us. Contact Terry Heffernan 0438808428 or
59526955.
Phillip Island TOWN Club Weight Loss Group Thurs 911.30am, Ryhll Hall. Joining fee $40, weekly fee $5.00.
Nutritional eating, weigh in and group therapy. New
members welcome. Contact Rhonda on 59521563.
Westernport Tennis Club (San Remo & Newhaven)
Men's comp Thurs nights, Women's comp Wed nights,
Juniors Sat. For more info call David Egan 0468635067.
Community Visitors Scheme - Friends for Older People
organises friendly visitors for socially isolated or lonely
residents in aged care homes. Volunteers welcome. For
more info contact 0409287242, or
cvsrecruitment@msaustralia.org.au.
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Phillip Island Croquet Club new members welcome.
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Contact Ken 59568803 or David 59569047 or just come
along to our club Frid 10am Blue Gum Reserve Dunsmore
Rd, Cowes.
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum needs volunteers
to assist with cataloguing and conserving the collection,
maintenance and building projects and office work. Contact
Lyn Duguid or Cheree Dyson, 59566400.
Heart Support Australia 1st Fri of month 1.30pm, San Remo
Community Health Centre, Back Beach Rd, San Remo.
Membership open to anyone with a cardiac problem and
their carers. Contact Gerald 59521913.
Deep Meditation Call Aummathaji on 0433934498 for
further details.
Islander Day Club every Monday, ANZAC Room, RSL, 10am2pm. Games, craft, exercises guest speakers and outings.
Transport can be arranged if necessary. For more info: Bill
Simondson 59525401, Margaret Harrison 56785131.
Phillip Island Day View Club proudly supporting The Smith
Family Feb-Dec, 4th Monday of month, 11am, Ramada
Resort Cowes. New members welcome. For information
contact Sue 0419400449, Di 0488654030 or Irene 59523447.
Barb Martin Bushbank Inc Volunteers needed to learn how
to propagate local native plants. Every Wed 9.30am-12noon
& Thurs 10am-12noon. 1810 Phillip Island Rd (@ Koala
Conservation Centre). No exp necessary, must wear covered
in shoes & sun smart clothing. For further info 0407348807.
Inner Wheel Club of Phillip Island meets 1st Tues of month
6pm, The Fat Seagull (upstairs). A friendly group of women
raising funds for local, national and international projects.
New members always welcome. Call Dianne Barlow
59521021.
Phillip Island Probus Club meet 4th Wed of each month,
10am, Anzac Room, Phillip Island RSL, New Members most
welcome. For further info David Harrison 56785131 or Ash
Rizvi 59521604.
Euchre at the RSL Come and play Euchre every Thursday
night at 7.30pm or come for a meal first at 6.00 pm with
cards to follow. For more info contact Midge on 59525945.
Bass Coast Health Heart Foundation Walking Groups Meet
weekly, including general, dog walking, pram walking and
pole walking. Contact: Anita Leyden 56719200.
Bass Coast Ballet School Classes from 2yrs-adult. Ballet,
contemporary, jazz, tap. Cowes & Wonthaggi. For more info
0408399853.
Community Garden & Kitchen PICAL is creating a
welcoming, fun space for the community to grow and
prepare local and organic produce. Email
Communitykitchen@pical.org.au if you would like to
volunteer or contribute.
Phillip Island Camera Club meets 1st Mon of month,
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Heritage Centre meeting room, 1.30-4pm. Contact Lyn
Young 0408555711 or phillipislandcameraclub.com.au.
Walk the Labyrinth at San Remo, Back Beach Rd, 10.30am
1st Sat of month commencing Sat 7 June. More info:
59522608.
Country Women’s Association, 1st Thurs month, CWA
Shop, Thompson Ave, Cowes, 1pm. More info: Jan
59525177, Judy 59568480.
Phillip Island Movie Club Oct 29 The Two Faces of January
(a thriller). Non-members please call Lesla on 59521015 to
check for available seating and what’s screening.
Phillip Island Swim Club must be competent in 3 out of 4
strokes looking to extend skills with qualified coaches
Swimclub@waterfront.net.au
Phillip Island & District Genealogical Society discover your
ancestry. 56 Chapel St Cowes. Tues 10-1pm, Thurs 10-4pm,
Frid 1-4pm, Sat 10-1pm. Contact Gevevieve 59566340 or
piadgs@gmail.com.
Heart Foundation Walking Group San Remo
Wed 9.30am slow/medium pace, social way to stay active.
Info: Robyn or Anita 567192000.
Phillip Island Patchworkers Newhaven Hall: Mon, 7.30pm,
Cowes Cultural Centre: 89 Thompson Ave last Tues of
month, 10.30am, Cape Woolamai SLC: 1st Tues of month
10.30am. Contact: Michelle 0418356478.
Meet & Eat 55+ social group. Fortnightly dinners on the
Island or locally. No joining fee, casual attendance is fine.
Contact: Joy 59523497.
Cowes AA Big Book Meeting, 7pm Tues, St Phillips Church
Cowes (opp Coles). Call 0428301871 or 0417317470.
Bass Coast Strollers weekly walks 8-12 km over varying
terrain, within Bass Coast region. Monday 8.45amlunchtime. Enjoy the outdoors and social functions as well.
More info: Jan on 0419990313.
4shore Sk8 Park Club
membership forms are now available at
Island Surfboards in Cowes.
Get on board!
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Whodunnit Solution 41
Do Pigs Really Fly?
Yuri explained to his spellbound audience. ‘The
picture window was closed, or else the little girl could
not have held a lighted match with there being
howling winds outside.
Therefore the body of Miss Bumkas could not have
been seen falling outside. Remember, the shot was
snapped at night with a flashgun, making the room
brighter than the outdoors; thus the window would
have acted as a mirror, reflecting the room rather
than transmitting the figure of the woman who, if she
exists, is probably alive and well.’
Laslo in attendance broke down and confessed to
his false imagery. Leroy was more than impressed.
There was certainly more to his friend than met the
eye!
Vibe Crossword Solution 41
FREAKY FACT One of the most popular pizza toppings in Brazil is
green peas.
FREAKY FACT The footprints of the Apollo astronauts on the
moon will possibly stay there for over a million years.
Quiz Solution 41
1 1 million 2 Saffron 3 Ben Affleck 4 Four 5 Death Valley,
California 6 Google 7 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation 8 Twelve 9 Reykjavik 10 Blinky
Vibe Sudoku Solution 41
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