Tamborine Mountain News 1334 by Tamborine Mountain-News

Vol. 1334 Tuesday August 21, 2012 Compiled & edited by volunteers for the Tamborine Mountain Community

Tree blocks road, brings down power lines

Rural Fire Brigade volunteers inspect the fallen tree on Eagle Heights Road.

LIZABETH Birch was quietly working in her garden on Saturday afternoon when she was astonished to see a tree suddenly fall across the road near St George’s Church.

The tree, an apparently healthy Melicope micrococca (White Doughwood), fell without warning, crashing heavily onto Eagle Heights Road, bringing down power lines, which blacked out homes in the area.

The road was blocked for some time as Police, Rural Fire Brigade and Emergency Services re-directed traffic, removed the fallen tree and reinstated power lines. No one was injured in the incident.

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Dear Readers, Would you like to LIMIT OFFMOUNTAIN WATER SALES? Would you like to DODGE FEWER WATER TANKERS? 900 people made valid submissions in response to Gillion Pty Ltd’s (Power Parade) application to operate a Commercial Water Extraction business, and Council rejected the application. 83 people then elected to be co-respondents to Gillion’s appeal in the Planning and Environment Court. A handful of people have contributed towards the costs of mounting an effective challenge (nearly $100,000 so far). Gillion, meanwhile, can continue to fund their appeal by selling our water. YOU CAN HELP! By donating to RIP WATER FIGHTING FUND, NAB ACCOUNT NO. 125098160, BSB 084-263, you will assist those residents who are

making a strong stand against off-mountain water sales. How important is it to you that every effort is made towards a successful outcome for the community and environment of Tamborine Mountain? The result will affect not only Gillion Pty Ltd, but other current and potential commercial water extractors. It will not, however, affect suppliers of small quantities of water for local consumption. To maintain the impetus and the gains already made, financial support is badly needed from the wider community: from those people who have shown they are opposed to water leaving the mountain; from those who have had negative encounters with tankers on our roads; from those who believe the provisions of our planning scheme should be upheld and those who are passionate about justice. With thanks in anticipation. Jennifer Peat

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Dear Editor, Re: The Nuclear Family Most people have heard of the word nuclear as in nuclear weapons, nuclear bomb, nuclear energy and nuclear physics, just to mention a few. The expression nuclear family is not known that well, especially not by the younger generation. First of all, what does nuclear mean? As far as the examples above are concerned, nuclear means pertaining to, involving, or powered by atomic energy. It also means pertaining to, or forming a nucleus. A nucleus is a central part about which other parts are grouped. The nucleus of the nuclear family is MUM and DAD, about whom the CHILDREN are grouped. An ideal nuclear family requires a couple to be married. Getting married is not just a piece of paper. It is a piece of paper which is signed by groom and bride which makes it a legal document. By signing the document it also reinforces the pledge the couple has made to each other. As for most things we want to do in life certain criteria have to be met and this also applies to a couple that wants to get married. These criteria are one man, one woman and for life. It is obvious that only a man and a woman can produce children. The children

have biological parents, real brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. For some years now, more and more people are searching for their family tree, and this is possible only when the children have biological parents. For a man and a woman who love each other for the right reasons, the pledge to stay together for life is much easier. To stay together creates a stable environment for the children to grow up in. They will definitely have their ups and downs but their genuine love for each other and their love for their children will make it easier to climb mountains and to get themselves out of valleys. It is unfortunate that not all couples stay together. There are many reasons for this and the no fault divorce law, which was introduced in Australia in the 1970s, is definitely one of them. This law allows one partner to surprise the other with the declaration that the marriage is over without having to give reasons or undertake any negotiations on how fault will be acknowledged. Unless we go back to the genuine nuclear family, many people will be hurt, especially the children. Leon Voesenek Letters continue next page

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New Library display: “Women caring for the environment on Tamborine Mountain”

HERE are many Tamborine Mountain women who give their time and energy to caring for the Mountain’s natural environment. The latest display at Tamborine Mountain Library illustrates the commitment and the stories of seven such Mountain women who took part in a photovoice research project in June this year: Caroline Grayson, Diane Hickey, Wendy Morgan, Deidre Nelson, Jennifer Peat, Elizabeth Russell, and Christine Shand, with the help of Amanda Thorley and Rebecca Sims.

Working on their own or through local groups and organisations such as Bush

Volunteers, Landcare, Friends of the Knoll or the community garden, the women are a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Some have lived here most of their lives, some are recent arrivals – all are committed to conserving and revegetating the Mountain’s natural environment, as well as growing food and contributing to a sustainable Mountain community. The display will be launched by Eve Curtis on Friday 31 August and will continue at the Tamborine Mountain library during September. Sandra Sewell

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Dear Editor, I don’t know what all the fuss is about Power Parade, the solution seems simple. Power Parade is a narrow street. Three cars parked perfectly legally, close together, on alternate sides of the street would make

an impenatrable barrier to a large truck whereas a car could weave between them with a minimum of fuss. Three cars either side of the waterhole and no more water extraction. Mike Davis

Dear Editor, I think that the planet Mars photos showing endless, featureless sand taken by SS (Space Ship ) “Curiosity” are a complete

waste of money (about 17 billion dollars or more) spent by NASA – (Not Another Spurious Adventure?!). Ian Milton

Dear Editor, “Visionary Ideas for Main Street” – whose ideas, the rate payers? No, the Chamber of Commerce and our Council plus 60 local business people. What have they got to do with Tamborine Mountain residents, making decisions for their living areas? The residents have come to live here for what it is – natural, beautiful, peaceful. I for one don’t want it turned into a mecca

for tourists and business; just look at the list of ideas for Main Street – arches, and statues! – and it’s not just Main Street they plan using for monetary gain. Geissmann Oval, car rallies etc. Note, these are “outside” people making decisions for residents. I say “Go away, leave Main Street to the residents of the area to decide”. Geraldine Lucas

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Right turn a right welcome move • DR DON HARVEY B.D.S. • DR DOUG GOLDSTON B.D.S. • SHARON HOPE (Hygienist)

ORTHBOUND traffic along Main Western Road can now make a right hand turn into the Medical Practice and Flame Tree Plaza precincts following Department of Transport and Main Roads approval for much needed traffic modifications.

Earlier this month businesses and customers were badly affected when right hand turns were banned for traffic coming from the south and the southern exit to the precinct was blocked due to work on the road and new roundabout.

While roadworks and construction of the roundabout were still continuing this week, delays were relatively short and the traffic control system put in place appeared to be working well. Cr Nigel Waistell said that as well as approving the right hand turn, the Department had also approved a U turn for drivers approaching from the south. “These are sensible and welcome decisions,” he said. For more details, see Cr Waistell’s comments on page 8.

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N the appeal by Gillion Pty Ltd in the Planning and Environment Court against Scenic Rim Regional Council’s refusal to allow Commercial Water Extraction in Power Parade, the group of resident co-respondents was able to win a preliminary point that a referral should have been made to the Department of Main Roads and Transport. As a result DTMR developed a set of conditions to be imposed if the court granted approval for Gillion to operate. Included in the conditions was a requirement that the haul route be changed to the Tamborine-Oxenford Road, taking it through Gallery Walk.

The residents’ group alerted people and businesses along the new route of the proposed change. As a result 39 persons who had not made a submission previously, contacted DTMR opposing the idea. On Friday 17 August in a review of the Appeal it was put to the court that the application should be readvertised indicating that new submissions could be made and new submitters, including the 39, could elect to become co-respondents. Gillion’s legal team argued there had been enough media coverage of the change not to require readvertising. A hearing will be held in the near future, date yet to be decided, but it may be at a mention next Wednesday. There may now be sufficient reasons and facts to make a successful application to have Gillion’s operation closed down, at least, until such time as a

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final court decision is made. Although DTMR has expressed concerns about the continued use by the tankers of the Geissmann Drive – Beenleigh route, it has a process to follow before it can prohibit or recommend against the usage. The DTMR conditions only become a requirement when attached to an approval. They are not effective immediately. Meanwhile, the hydrology experts engaged by Gillion have requested a further extension of two weeks for the preparation of a second Joint Experts Report, (JER). As all experts have a duty to the court to provide the best advice they can to the court, not to their clients, this extension has been accepted. Until the JER has been produced the experts are not able to inform their clients of the nature of their findings and neither can they be instructed by their clients as to the advice they give. The delays in resolving this appeal have been costly but have strengthened the case against approval. Involved residents have shown they can have a considerable influence on the outcome. Whilst many have written and spoken out against the removal of water from Tamborine Mtn the considerable legal costs are being met mostly by a few individuals. Your ongoing support by donations to the Fighting Fund would be appreciated. Rip Water Fighting Fund NAB BSB 084-263 A/c 125098160 Jennifer Peat

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Family history mystery

HE Tamborine Mountain Family History Group is a convivial group of people whose aim is to research and discover members’ family history. The group meets at the TM Historical Society Village on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm. New members and visitors are welcome. Convenor of the group is Maureen Burton. The group has its own laptop, scanner and quite an extensive library. However, our most valuable resources are the investigative knowledge, skills and expertise of the members.

At one of our recent meetings, awareness of local history was raised with the donation of an old Eagle Heights Hotel Christmas Menu. Members were asked to investigate further. A series of old Mount Tamborine

New books

AMBORINE Mountain will host two book launches in coming weeks.

On Sunday 26 August, author and former principal of Tamborine Mountain State School, Robin Adolphs, with illustrator Heather Dale, will launch two children’s books at 10.30 am at Marks and Gardner

photos was unearthed on the internet. Does anyone know the gentlemen in the above photo? If you are able to identify anyone in the photo, please contact the group at mttfhg@virginbroadband.com.au or come along to one of our informal meetings. The 23 photos in the series of historical “Tambourine Mountain” can be found at http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=pic&fn=f2 k3kxlp&s=3 Many thanks in advance for your wealth of local knowledge. Danny Byrne (0439 793 165) For Tamborine Mountain Family History Group Gallery, 69 Main Western Road. Robin will present readings from the new books, The Pile Up and Yesterday I Played in the Rain. On Tuesday 4 September at 2 pm, former Beaudesert Shire Mayor, Joy Drescher, will launch a book of poetry, Joy of Life, at the Tamborine Mountain Library in Main Street.

Gold for Lyrebirds and school band

HE Olympics might have been in full swing but that did not stop Tamborine Mountain State School’s Lyrebird Choir and Senior Instrumental Band winning their own version of gold.

The Lyrebirds took out the gold award in its section of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod which is widely recognized as the biggest festival of its type in Australia. A day earlier at the Silkstone Eisteddfod in Ipswich the Senior Band, conducted by Steve Broxton, continued its great record there when it again struck gold in its section. The Gold Coast adjudicator described

the Lyrebirds’ performance as “thoroughly prepared, masterfully presented and an absolute joy to hear”. The choir’s dedicated piano accompanist, Alwyn Horne, was also complimented by the adjudicator on his performance. Lyrebirds conductor, Meredith Plant said the choir would be performing at the Seniors Week celebration at the school tomorrow morning and again at the Tamborine Mountain Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 11am for a fundraising event for a Nepalese school.

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New focus for Rate Payers Association

T its Annual General Meeting in July 2012 members of the Scenic Rim Rate Payers Association Inc elected a new management committee and president for the coming year.

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Outgoing president Walter Beal of Kooralbyn thanked members for their support. He said “The association was formed as a result of a groundswell of discontent throughout the region.” The proposed Beaudesert Library, later renamed the Beaudesert Revitalisation Project, was the catalyst that led to the association being formed. Mr Beal said he hoped the new committee would carry on the fight to stop any waste of hard earned ratepayers money. Incoming president Astrid Kennedy (right), of Tamborine Mountain, said she sees her role, together with the management committee, as expanding the association’s charter. “We have plans for providing a website information hub where rate payers can find out what’s happening with the important issues throughout our region” she said. Ms Kennedy says she feels very strongly about the need to protect democracy and ensure the peoples’ voice is heard and listened to. “The 2012 local government election brought new blood to elected Council and it is pleasing to see that autocratic decision making is no longer evident” she said. “Now is a good time for the Rate Payers Association to expand its focus – its “watch dog” role can be moved to the back burner and a new information network can come to the fore.” Ms Kennedy sees an opportunity for the association to keep people informed of the “big picture” issues in the region under one website. “For example, there are a number of responsible action groups throughout the Shire working hard to protect what we have,” Ms Kennedy said. “They are our unsung heroes and the Rate Payers Association’ss new website,

when completed, will provide space and links to make sure their stories are heard. We always need to be alert for inappropriate development that can damage our way of life.” Ms Kennedy said the association is interested in hearing of issues which could adversely affect rate payers of the Scenic Rim, whether they are council related or not. Rate payers are encouraged to contact the association with information and to monitor the website (in a few weeks time) to keep informed of issues that are affecting areas of the Shire. The association meets on the last Monday of each month. Next meeting will be held on Monday 27 August at the Logan & Albert Hotel, Beaudesert starting at 7pm. You are welcome to attend – membership is open to all residents of the Scenic Rim. Contact 0413 413 624 for more details. When complete, the website address will be www.scenicrimratepayersassoc.org.au SRRPA

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The course is four two-hour sessions from 1–3 pm on Monday 10, 17 and 24 September and 1 October. It will be held at the Masonic Hall, Knoll Road. Please contact Frank Rotherham on 5545 3116 for more information. The popular course ‘The Law and You’ will again be tutored by retired barrister Laila Hakansson-Ware. The course will run at the Masonic Hall for six two-hour weekly sessions commencing Monday 8

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October at 1pm. This course will help you understand legal issues you may have wondered about, and how the courts resolve matters. A bill of rights, capital punishment, dividing fences, euthanasia and many more legal matters can be examined. Contact Leila on 5545 1573 to enrol or for further information. For more details of these and other courses please check out our new website at www.tinyurl.com/u3atmi . If you wish to attend U3A courses you should be a member or be willing to join U3A at the first session of a course. Membership is $25 per year or $12.50 for the second halfyear. Membership allows you to attend all local U3A courses offered. Frank Rotherham

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INOSAURS were dominant for approximately 185 million years during the Mesozoic era which contained three geological periods the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. When dinosaurs roamed, the Earth’s geography was different. In the Jurassic Period (208-144 million years ago) the supercontinent Pangaea began to stretch and rift, ultimately breaking into two huge continents separated by the Tethys Sea. The northern continent was called Laurasia and the southern continent was called Gondwana. Gondwana eventually split into Antarctica, Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the Indian subcontinent. Australia and Tasmania split from Antarctica 45 million years ago. During the age of dinosaurs when Australia was far closer to the Antarctic, small dinosaurs with large eyes evolved to survive the cold and low light of long, freezing and dark winters. Dinosaurs and other animals were able to migrate from Australia to other continents. Recent discoveries in Australia are providing surprising evidence of a diverse dinosaur population. In Victoria a fossilised hip bone of a T Rex ancestor was the first tyrannosaur to be found in the southern hemisphere and indicates that tyrannosaurus may have been far more widely distributed than was previously believed. In Queensland a number of different dinosaur fossils have been discovered – they include sauropods (long-necked plant eaters), theropods (meat eaters), anklyosaurus (armoured dinosaurs) and ornithopods (plant eaters).

In western Queensland rich fossil fields are yielding the remains of some of the world’s largest dinosaurs, titanosaurus, huge plant eaters which may have been 30 metres in length. Lark Quarry near Winton is the site of the world’s only record of a dinosaur stampede. A herd of small dinosaurs, ornithopods and coelurosaurs, wandering along the banks of a waterhole were cornered by a large carnivore, a theropod, which charged at them, sending them fleeing past their attacker in panicked attempt to escape. Their footprints which would usually have washed away were preserved by a covering of mud. The dinosaur tracks not only provide a snapshot of individual creatures’ desperate struggle for survival millions of years ago, they also provided the opportunity to use modern technology to determine dinosaur dynamic behaviour and movement. The dinosaurs were not alone; they eventually shared the land with reptiles, some mammals, flying reptiles and birds. A great inland sea stretched from South Australia into northern NSW and southern and central Queensland, inhabited by marine reptiles including giant turtles, ichthyosaurs or “fish lizards”, plesiosaurs and pliosaurs. It is difficult to imagine that these arid areas of western Queensland were once forested with conifers, gingko, cycads and ferns surrounding inland seas, waterholes and swamps that supported a thriving population of dinosaurs and other creatures. Birdwalk Wed 19 Sept: Away walk Bushwalk Sat 25 Aug: Mt Cordeaux/Bare Rock Nadia O’Carroll

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HILE there are actually two definitions for a blue moon, the most widely used definition refers to the second full moon in a calendar month. For a blue moon to occur, the first of the full moons must appear at or near the beginning of the month so that the second will fall within the same month. The full Moon on August 31 will be the second full moon in the month. An older definition says that the blue moon is the third full moon in a season that has four full moons the more recent phenomenon in which the blue moon is considered to be the second full moon in a calendar month, last occurred on December 31, 2009. Two full moons in one month may occur in any month of the year except for February, which is shorter than the lunar cycle of 29.5 days. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first reference to a blue moon comes from a proverb recorded in 1528: If they say the moon is blue, We must believe that it is true. Saying the moon was blue was like saying the moon was made of green (or cream) cheese; it indicated an obvious absurdity. In the 19th century, the phrase until a blue moon developed, meaning “never”. The phrase, once in a blue moon today has come to mean “every now and then” or “rarely”.

Movie trivia night an epic event

TART studying your Halliwell’s Film Guide – Tamborine Mountain State School is staging a movie trivia night that will be bigger than Ben Hur on Saturday, September 1. It will be a star-studded evening of fun and games, with prizes for best costumes and table decorations, with funds raised going towards school resources. The fun starts at 7.30pm at the school, and as it will be a licensed venue guests will be restricted to over 18s. Bus transport home will be available for mountain residents at the end of the evening at 11pm – contact Chris at Tamborine Mountain Coaches. While snacks will be available for sale, guests are invited to bring their own nibbles for their table. Tickets are $10 each and are available from the school administration, Eagle Heights Post Office or the Last Tango boutique at North Tamborine.

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Councillor’s Comment NIGEL WAISTELL – DIVISION 1

These comments represent my personal views and Council decisions are decided on by a majority vote. FUTURE DISCUSSIONS The budget was based on the strategic direction provided by the previous Council team. I have advocated to the Mayor that the new Council team has to have a discussion to provide their strategic direction to the Chief Executive Officer. This discussion will allow the new Councillors to own the strategic direction and to be held accountable. I am hoping that other Councillors will shortly air their views on this concept and, if the majority consent, the discussion may be held in September. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CROQUET CLUB (TMCC) The TMCC held their Club Open Day at the Tamborine Mountain Sports Association (TMSA) on Monday 6 August and they had 25 guests from Tweed Heads, Boonah, Ipswich, and Southport. Donations were received from Spice of Life and Joe, The Fruit Grocer and the Sponsor was Jobson’s Traditional Realty Tamborine. Thank you to those who supported this event and TMSA. NEW ROUNDABOUT AND SUPERMARKET Thank you to the community for being very accepting of the roadworks connected to the new roundabout and supermarket. You will have your views on the overall concept but I have to thank Main Construction for the way they have handled the associated roadworks. Main Roads have approved a right turn into the parking area at the front of the Medical Centre precinct as you approach from the South, plus a U Turn. These are most welcomed additions to the original plan. Also, Council has been at work on the new parking arrangements inside the precinct. An ambulance and a disabled parking bay with an associated ramp have been constructed. Please take note of the new parking times ranging from 2 minutes to 15 minutes. WATER EXTRACTION AT POWER PARADE The court case continues and I have to acknowledge the efforts of the co-respondents, both mentally and financially. They have taken up the banner which should have been carried by Council. Through the co-respondents’ efforts, the Department of Main Roads have been included as a co-respondent and they, in turn, have provided their conditions for the new haul route. The new haul route itself is controversial but, the deeming of the current haul route as unsafe, did provide an opportunity for Council to request a discontinuation of the water extraction whilst the court case is finalised. Unfortunately, Council’s legal advice did not agree and a decision was made not to pursue a discontinuation. CONSULTATION The next consultations in the library will be on Wednesday 26 September (note change) and 10 October, 4pm – 5.30pm. I am also available for one on one meetings at your convenience. My contact details are: • Home: 07 5545 0223; • Mobile: 0423 931 075; • Email: npw1@sctelco.net.au; and • Email: nigel.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Supa IGA aims for October opening

ITH the North Tamborine Shopping Square nearing completion and due to open in October, a range of specialty shop tenants is now being sought to complement the Supa IGA-anchored project.

Located on Main Western Road, the new development comprises five buildings linked by a large car park. Supa IGA has committed to a 20-year

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lease for a supermarket space of 2000 square metres (pictured above) that will be more than twice the size of its existing premises on Main Street, allowing it to significantly expand its product range. Poject developer Gaven Developments is seeking a mix of tenants including a café, newsagent, bakery, medical practice and bottle shop.

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Mountain raised and educated, Robert opened MainFitness in January by introducing a stunning array of world-class machines and equipment and more than doubling the size of the building he had acquired. Now he has gone one step further with the arrival from Sweden of the renowned XForce negative training equipment. XForce is a patented, tilting weight stack that supplies 40 per cent additional negative resistance compared to the positive resistance during training. “Negative training significantly improves muscular size, strength, range of motion and durability,” says Robert. “It’s new age gym equipment with a space age look and this is the first time it has been made available in Australia.” MainFitness is celebrating the arrival of the new equipment with a sausage sizzle and open day this Saturday (August 25). Located at 39 Main Street (behind Tyrepower), MainFitness will be open from 7.30am until 4pm, with the sausage sizzle firing up at 9am. Robert Schoch’s vision to provide worldclass fitness infrastructure on Tamborine Mountain had its beginnings when as a

70kg “skinny” young man he decided he needed to gain some weight. He was so happy with the results he achieved at a gym that he undertook a specialist training course that saw him graduate from the Australian Institute of Fitness as a qualified personal trainer in 2005. “I believe that having a healthy and strong body increases the quality of one’s life,” says Robert. “Whether you are a first time user, a professional athlete, or someone with a physical disability or condition, we can tailor a program and a solution for you that utilizes the appropriate equipment for your individual needs. “We can also provide programs for retirees and defence forces veterans. “Depending on your present physical condition, we can get you back into shape in a matter of weeks at the rate of 30 minutes a day, five days a week.” Any preconceived concepts of what a gym should look like simply evaporate at MainFitness. Bright, airy and spacious, it features five different exercise zones that are designed to allow for specific types of training. Also new to the gym recently are yoga and children’s movement classes. MainFitness is open six days a week and has a team of qualified trainers.

MISSING PHOTOGRAPH SPENCER YEOMANS died last November, and his funeral was held in St George’s Anglican Church. On his coffin was a framed photograph of Spencer. This is missing, and his goddaughter would dearly like it back. Does anyone know where it may be? If so, ring Eve Curtis on 5545 1231. The family would be so grateful if it could be found.

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VALE, ANN KLUPFEL N Tuesday, the 7th of August, Ann Klupfel was Ofollowing laid to rest at Tamborine Mountain Cemetery, a beautiful and moving service at St George’s Anglican Church. The loved wife of Bernie Klupfel, Ann led a full and rich life but was taken too soon after a three year battle with cancer.

Ann began her life on the 10th of April, 1948 in Brisbane. Mum Doris and Dad Harold were so pleased to welcome a beautiful little Ann into the world. She was the second daughter of Doris and Harold, whose first child Joy had sadly passed away when she was only 12. And so Ann began her life as an only child – Ann (no 'e') Turner. She spent her childhood in Oakey. Around the age of 12, she and her family moved to Raceview, Ipswich where she attended Raceview Primary, followed by Bremer State High School. When she was about 17, she decided to have a night out dancing, at the Marburg Show Hall and it was on this night that she met a young lad who went by the name of Bernie. Now that she had found a true love in Bernie, Ann went on to attend teacher’s college at Kelvin Grove making some wonderful friends along the way. Her first teaching job was at North Ipswich Primary and this was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to education, a profession which she was truly passionate about. All this time, the romance between Ann and Bernie continued to grow and they married on the 9th of August, 1969 at St Andrew’s Church in Brisbane. Ann and Bernie moved to Mt Isa which became their home for the following 11 years where Ann taught at the local school forming friendships that would last a lifetime. In 1977, she gave birth to her first child, Matthew and followed up with her first daughter, Emily in 1980. Now a family, they moved to Canungra briefly where Ann began teaching at Canungra Primary and she taught there until her retirement. As she continued her teaching career at Canungra, she and her family moved to Mt Tamborine, into the family home that Bernie built. In 1983, she gave birth to Jessica and then Dominic, her youngest, in 1989. Not only was she a dedicated mum and full-time teacher, she also taught Sunday School at St George’s church. Each year, when the Spring Fair came around, you could always count on Annie’s Ice-creamery to be open for business. Even though she had a hectic schedule working and contributing to the community, she always managed to find time for her children and grandchildren, Will, Livanna and Kaden. Ann had a love of travelling and visited many parts of the world over her lifetime, travelling around Europe, Russia, Canada and America just to name a few. Later on in life, she got the travelling bug again. Sadly though it was around this time that she discovered she was ill with cancer which was absolutely devastating. However, this didn’t stop her from living, and she continued to add to her extensive list of travel destinations. She was a fighter and so strong. In between treatments, surgeries and hospital stays she and Bernie squeezed in as much as they possibly could. Her final big trip was to England during the Christmas of 2010, where she visited Pooh Corner in the 100 Acre Wood to play Pooh Sticks on the bridge in the snow. She and Bernie spent a beautiful white Christmas in Austria, a spirited New Year in Scotland, visited Beatrix Potter’s house in Windermere and took tea in Jane Austen’s tea room in Bath. She loved that trip but sadly it was to be her last. Bernie always called her his little flower. She was many things to many people – a beautiful flower, a loving mother and 'Annma', a caring cousin, a dedicated teacher, a wonderful friend, a reliable member of the community. She will still be these things to all of us, even now that she is no longer with us. Ann will always be in every autumn leaf, jacaranda tree, teddy bear, full moon, ocean view and countless books. Bernie and family wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation, the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this difficult time. They would like to thank the Reverend Allan Paulsen and the Anglican Church for their time and dedication, Dennis from Tasseldom Restaurant for his generous contribution and to those of you in the community who have shown such compassion and generosity. Ann always cherished the tales of Pooh Bear and his friends and it is fitting to finish with a little smackeral from this much-loved bear.

But, of course, it isn’t really good-bye, because the forest will always be there…and anybody who is friendly with bears can find it. In that enchanted place on the top of the forest a little boy and his bear will always be playing.

Birds ancient and modern

“SDawn Hooper has explored the North Queensland rain forest and saw 32 new birds, including the uncommon great-billed tories of the Month” feature in the Mountain birder meets.

heron at Daintree. Then came Kakadu where her encounters included the magnificent Gouldian finch. At home, Dawn has been regularly visited by an octet of female or immature male satin bower birds (female pictured above, photograph courtesy Marg Eller). Other members have been intrigued by familiar Mountain birds – Jeff Eller reports raucous little wattle birds are nesting in several gardens; Gayle Molson has spotted vociferous currawongs, burgeoning welcome swallows, a rufous whistler and a rose robin; while Julie Lake reported on one sighting of the irregular glossy black cockatoo. Susan Cantrell is organizing a birding campout at Tenterfield next month. In a snippet of history, the meeting heard that it is nearly 100 years since the ornithologist H. L. White sent one of his collectors, Sid Jackson, to Lamington National Park in 1919 to procure a noisy scrub-bird. Jackson complemented the task by collecting an olive whistler. White described new sub-species from both specimens. Herbert O’Reilly assisted with pack horses. He had lived in the area since 1911. Ivor Filmer

One small place on earth Echidna – Tachyglossus aculeatus – The Knoll National Park

It seemed only a few months previously that we had seen an Echidna at the start of our night shoot, but it hid before I could set up the camera. This time we were in roughly the same spot, but on our way out of the park. The Echidna was dug into an earth bank. In time, it backed away, slowly turned round to face me, and blowing bubbles through its snout, lumbered down the slope within 3 feet of where I stood. Checking my film diary I discovered the previous encounter had occurred 16 months before. Talk about remembering something as if it were yesterday. Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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WATCH COUNCIL

AMBORINE Mountain is a regional resource and concerns about the local road network should be taken seriously. Unfortunately our successive Councils have not taken a longer view and developed an overall traffic plan but also have not insisted on cooperation by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).

With the new shopping centre roundabout and associated road works finally starting to take shape, we have a classic example of this piecemeal approach. The detailed designs are presumably in accordance with DTMR standards. Even so, there are doubts about the sightlines approaching from the north and, now that the roundabout has been built, one must wonder about sightlines approaching from the south. I acknowledge the subtleties in the design that will smooth traffic flow for large vehicles travelling directly north or south. As part of the rather depressing overall picture, remember that haul route specified by the DTMR for large water tankers is to be via the roundabout, Curtis Falls corner and Gallery Walk. Even if tankers can slide through going north or south, how will the roundabout cope if a large tanker or similar vehicle has to make a U-turn due to accident or other traffic blockage? I checked the dimensions of the new roundabout compared to the one at the showgrounds. Both are about the same outside diameter, approx. 30 metres. However, the diameter of the high centre island at the showgrounds is 10.5 metres (there is an outer low kerb at about 16 metre designed to be run over if necessary) while the new roundabout has a 16 metre diameter centre island with exposed kerbs. So the new roundabout is much more restrictive for large vehicles. I would also like to check the roundabouts at each end of Gallery Walk but, the risk to life and limb is a bit daunting! Other than that, the new roundabout seems to be working smoothly but there may be second thoughts when it is completed with the commissioning of the Roslyn Lodge access. Although the concept design approved by the Court included smoothly curving entry and exit lanes, in the the design actually approved by the DTMR and now being built, these lanes have disappeared and the access road now simply abuts the roundabout at right angles. Worse, this access road is quite steep. It will be interesting to see how service vehicles such as trucks and ambulances, as well as elderly visitors in their often elderly cars, will cope. Also, merging will be less than smooth. It remains a mystery how pedestrians, wheelchairs and electric scooters are to safely access Roslyn lodge. Just to add some spice to the mix, the lot immediately north of Roslyn Lodge is zoned commercial and has approval for a medical facility. Its access road is also 'interesting': it doesn’t abut onto the roundabout but rather

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onto the Main Western Road lane where it curves just before entering the roundabout ! But when you get to the associated roadworks it becomes only too clear that something is seriously amiss with the overall concept. Presumably the roads have been built strictly in accordance with DTMR standards. However, that doesn’t excuse a layout which is prejudicial to established businesses and which will confuse and frustrate both residents and visitors. Firstly, traffic exiting Taylor Street is not allowed to turn right into Main Street, but it also cannot even go straight ahead to Beacon Road. I have already seen vehicles doing both! Secondly, there was the incomprehensible lack of provision for northgoing vehicles to do a U-turn to access the several businesses, including our major medical facilities, on the eastern side of Main Western Road. When this could no longer be ignored, a gap was cut in the centre island to allow vehicles to turn into the service road/parking area. The catch is that, due to the limited space, unless drivers get it just right, they will probably block traffic while waiting for a gap in the south-going traffic. The whole thing is only marginally functional and has all the earmarks of a design to cause minimal cost to the developer while avoiding any necessity for DTMR to carry out desirable long term road upgrades. Remember that, even in the Appeal that finally resulted in approval for the shopping centre to proceed, DTMR unequivocally refused to commit to developing a comprehensive local area traffic plan. Unfortunately, there was little support from Council for such work to be enforced. Much of this concentration of resident and visitor traffic on Main Western Road could be avoided with the construction of the missing extension of Long Road through to the showground roundabout. That would provide a backup for Main Western Road which is now vulnerable to blockage by fire, storm or accident. However, the provision of more direct routes and the diversion of traffic from choke points such as the shopping centre to the Beacon Road intersection is also becoming increasingly urgent. The need for such a link was formally recognised in Council in about 1996 and subsequently appeared in Councils’ long term plans. The showground roundabout was built and just recently a four wheel drive track with five locked gates was established for emergency vehicles. However, on the downside, construction of a proper road for the rest of us has disappeared without trace from Council’s long term plans. We have become the victims of ad hoc road building. Tamborine Mountain obviously needs an integrated road network and we have to rely on our Council to start implementing this in cooperation with the State Government. Surely that isn’t too much to expect.

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Councillor’s Comment NADIA O’CARROLL – DIVISION 2

These comments represent my personal views and Council decisions are decided on by a majority vote. MAIN STREET I recently attended a community workshop exploring ideas for the future of the Main Street Village Precinct. The workshop, led by designer David Engwicht, was held in two sessions and was jointly funded by TMC of C and SRRC. Both sessions were well attended by interested local residents and Main Street traders. David observed that people enjoy spending time in public spaces where they feel comfortable, a factor often ignored in conventional planning of public areas, so David encouraged participants to think outside boundaries to develop fresh, innovative ideas for our village precinct. A number of promising initiatives were developed. If you are interested in the project please contact Gina at Travelling Places. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The budget provided for a number of improvements to parks and facilities in Division 2. The toilets in Rosser Park are to be upgraded and it is also planned to seal the car park in front of Tamborine Memorial Hall. GUANABA PARK Tree trimming and the removal of a small number of dead and diseased trees will be carried out in the park. TAMBORINE PONY CLUB The club has been granted a 10 year extension to their lease on Middle Park. Congratulations to the committee and members. The club recently held an impressive open hack show with four rings, close to 150 classes and a host of competitors and spectators. On Sunday 26 August the club will be holding its annual gymkhana and mounted games. BEAU FM 101.5 This is a community radio station that provides 24 hour service to the Scenic Rim and also gives many young people an opportunity to train in media studies. The President Michael Bassett is always happy to promote local events, if interested Michael can be contacted on 5541 4235.

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TIP CHARGE EXEMPTION Charities and community groups are able to apply for exemption from tip charges at transfer stations by submitting an exemption form and supporting letter. Please contact me if your organisation requires an exemption form. MEETINGS The agenda for meetings is displayed on SRRC website on the Friday before the meeting (held on Tuesdays). The new council passed a motion to permit questions following ordinary meetings. Questions can be submitted in written prior to the meeting, it is also possible to ask questions without notice, however this is subject to discretion. A time limit of fifteen minutes applies to question time. Agricultural shows there are 587 agricultural shows in Australia and in 2011 they attracted 5.9 million visitors. Local shows include Canungra 25 August, Beaudesert 7-8 September, Tamborine Mt 22 September. Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au My contact details: Email: nadia.o@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Tel: 5540 5402 Mobile: 0418 221 453

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Golf Results: TMGC 9 Hole Twilight Event 2nd August As we said, better scores become a little harder to achieve this time of year. And to prove the point, last week the winning score 29 (Richard Gregory) this week 23. But we spoke also of Martyn Haynes, and he’s done it again, 23 points to take home the Bikkies. “The Quiet Man” Lloyd Tengdahl 2nd on 22 points, well done Lloyd! Johnno Johnstone also 22 points 3rd on a countback. Tony Murphy won the approach on the 3rd, whilst Martyn Haynes who wants to win everything, took the nearest the pin on the 5th. We recalled Richard Gregory’s great score last week and it was enough to give him the overall lead to win “Player of The Month” courtesy of St. Bernard’s Hotel. Well done again Richard! Thank you St.Bernard’s Hotel, where the food and wine is always first class. 18 Hole Stableford Event 2nd August With the Club Championships only two days away today’s event gave some clue to how some of our Thursday players are in form or not? Kaleb O’Bree certainly stood out amongst us after today’s round, Kaleb was on leave from work and brought his newly acquired irons out for a try. I had heard on the grapevine that he was playing with renewed vigour and with the new clubs decimated the field with 40 points. Keep your eyes on him for the “B” grade winner! Lawrence Richardson, who can really give that little white ball a crunch came home second with 37, well done. Kaleb also won the nearest the pin on 14 and Rod Schulte the approach on 12. Things are really hotting up. Monthly Medal & 1st Round Club Championships 4th August Everybody thinks about winning the club championship in his or her grade. That’s the trouble, too much thinking, I know. The heart beats faster, the muscles seem like there made from coiled stainless steel, the brain racing like there is no tomorrow, every movement is analysed and that’s just getting to the course and parking the car! However, some of us handle things much better as the following attest. “A Grade”) Roger Way gross score 73 nett 66 2nd Martyn Haynes gross 76 nett 67 “B Grade”) Kaleb O’Bree gross 85 nett 70 2nd Roger Wilson gross 91 nett 71 (ocb) “C Grade) Glen Antill gross 88 nett 67 2nd Warren Castledine gross 91 nett 70. Ladies best nett event Katy (Sluggo) Hewitt with a fine 76. So these are the winners and runners up for the Monthly Medal and I gather will be amongst the leaders for the Club Championship second round, which continues for the next 2 weeks. The very best to all players, as they say on the tee “play like you’ve never played before” what ever that means. 9 Hole Twilight Event Thursday 9th August Two great scores on a beautiful sunny day. Phil Robson and Angus Aird both on 25 points (wow), unfortunately there can be only one winner and Phil won on a countback. Phil Robson’s partners reported that he is playing

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like a man possessed, instructional lessons and a beautiful set of new clubs from our professional Andy, plus a NEW hat, have him hitting the ball longer and straighter. Well done Phil, although I think it was the new hat. Nice to see Angus Aird back on the mountain and that score, shows he hasn’t forgotten how to play the course, well done. Our old mates, Jimmy Dunn and Manfred Karlhuber both on 24 points, with Jimmy winning 3rd place on a countback. Teddy “The Tap” Taylor took out the approach on the 3rd while Shane McMillan the nearest the pin on 5. The field is growing stronger as the days grow warmer and longer. So if you would like to have a go at playing golf, you do not have to be a member, just keen to have a go, please ring our pro Andy and he will arrange all the details. 18 Hole stableford Event Thursday 9th August Marty Haynes, his name is appearing nearly every week on Thursday’s and Saturday’s winners list, and here we go again. A great 39 points blitzed the field from Jimmy Dunn and Kristo Bradley both on 35 points, Jimmy taking 2nd on a countback. Marty Haynes was also well in the running for the club championships but decided to go skiing across to the slopes to New Zealand, Marty you need to get your priorities right! Jimmy Dunn playing, and practicing a lot is showing great form and is a man to watched. Kristo Bradley who probably knows the greens better than anybody on the course is another, his chipping ability is renowned on the local circuit, but he was telling us it deserted him during he championships, don’t worry Kristo soon as there over you will be back! Nearest the pin on 14, Anton Wernekinck and Tony Murphy the approach on 12. Just a quick note, Katy (Sluggo) Hewitt is the new Ladies Club Champion, well done Katy! 18 Hole Stroke and 2nd Round Club Championships Saturday 11th August Young Dave Rankin held all the field at bay with a brilliant 63 nett to take home the days event from Jono King 65 nett and Lawrence Richardson 3rd on 65 nett (countback) I do not have the position of the running scores on the Club Championships but hope to bring you up to date next week. The course is looking beautiful and the greens although mighty quick are a credit to our greenkeeper Wayne and our volunteers who do a wonderful job, we all appreciate it lads. Well done! The Chipper

Veterans Golf 8th August 36 Members & Visitors for Monthly Medal Aug + 1st round of Vets Club Championship. Weather was clear and fine all day. RESULTS Overall Winner - Max Irvine Brown 64 A Grade Winner/Runner Up: John Staffsmith 66, Larry Ashwin 67 B Grade Winner/Runner Up: Peter Morris 67, Fred E Miller 70

C Grade Winner/Runner Up: Max I-Brown, Dave Roberts 66 Best Putts - Peter Morris 23 Best Gross - John Staffsmith 71 NTP: Gavin McConnell, Peter Fields Approach: Peter Clark, Peter Morris, Hal Orth Ball Run Down: Mike Molson Bruce Bartle 67 Jimmy Dunn 68, Mike Buck 69, Brian Ide 70, Kevin Attwater, Barry Roberts, Peter Clark 71 Lucky Draw: Kevin Arnold & Tony Lynch

TM Bridge Club Monday 13th August 2012 at 6.45 pm 7 Table Mitchell North-South 1st C Bowman & K Bowman 59.6% 2nd A Anderson & D Anderson 58.9% 3rd J Evans & R Evans 57.9% East-West 1st C Hartley-Holl & T Hennessey 64.6% 2nd P Morris & P Rasmussen 54.2% 3rd D Merrin & D Merrin 52.9% Tuesday 14th August 2012 at 12.45 pm 8 Pair Howell 1st R Noble & G Ohlman 67.3% 2nd D Cowls & J Salter 64.3% 3rd R Feige & S Feige 51.2% Thursday 16th August 2012 at 12.45 pm 8 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Cowls & J Salter 67.2% 2nd D Goodrick & S Pollock 57.3% 3rd M Franklin & P Warrell 47.9% East-West 1st= R Feige & S Feige 59.2% 1st= N Malouf & J Youngman 59.2% 3rd D McMahon & M McMahon 54.5% Monday 6th August 2012 at 6.45 pm 8 Table Mitchell North-South 1st S Pollock & S Irvine-Brown 54.7% 2nd P Morris & P Rasmussen 53.1% 3rd J Bates & J Hay 52.9% East-West 1st= J Evans & R Evans 52.4% 1st= A Anderson & D Anderson 52.4% 3rd= D Goodrick & J Youngman 51.2% 3rd= C Hartley-Holl & T Hennesey 51.2% Tuesday 7th August 2012 at 12.45 pm 8 Pair Howell 1st R Feige & S Feige 62.5% 2nd D Cowls & J Salter 57.1% 3rd J Eveleigh & S Gregory 54.2% Thursday 9th August 2012 at 12.45 pm 9 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Cowls & J Salter 56.0% 2nd M Franklin & P Warrell 55.3% 3rd A Anderson & D Anderson 53.5% East-West 1st B Wales & W Wales 57.2% 2nd C Bowman & K Bowman 56.7% 3rd J Bates & K Mulders 54.9% A series of bridge lessons for new players is planned for September. For more information please contact: Keith Bowman (Ph 5533 2080)

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39 KINABALU DR

2 bedr. cottage, 1 bathr., lounge, sunroom, carport backing onto a running creek, very pretty.

3 bedr./2 bathr. , kitchen, open lounge/dining opening onto large deck, downstairs family room, opening onto deck, covered carport.

11 TABOR DRIVE

4 CAREY PDE

$295.00pw $310.00pw

Pole house, 3 levels, 3 bedr/1 bathr, fireplace, office opens onto covered open deck, carport, v. quiet, nature corridor.

13 TABOR DR

$395.00pw

JON HAMMOND 0417 732 515 Shop 7, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tamborine Plazaâ&#x20AC;? North Tamborine

5545 2244

www.jonhammondrealestate.com.au

$550.00pw

Low-set 2-yr-old home 4 bedr./2 bathr., large open plan living, front verandah and side patio, double l.u garage.

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TO BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING PHONE 5545 1231

Call 132 500

For all your Real Estate Needs EMMA HAWKER

0439 754 344 2/15 Main St, North Tamborine Ph (07) 5545 4000 Fax (07) 5545 4673

Tamborine Mountain Defensive Driving Initiative

N North Tamborine Police

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554 45 34 473

FOR AL LL BOOKING GS, DONA ATIO T NS & ENQUIIRIES

ORTH Tamborine Police help raise funds to enable every Year 12 student in the North Tamborine Police division to complete the two-day defensive driver training programme at Mt Cotton Driver Training Centre during the last term of their year 12 year.

This is a potentially life saving concept for not only the students but also all road users that may be unlucky to be in their way when things go wrong. Since this initiative began there has been a marked reduction in traffic accidents involving young drivers on the mountain. Approximately $19,000 is required each year to fund the 140 or so participants. A big thank you goes to all those people who put their change in the donation boxes around town; at Tamborine Takeaways, Tastebuddies, Subway and the Westpack instore bank. Further donations will be gratefully accepted at the police station.

Digital tv upgrade coming soon for self-help sites

TResidents may experience some reception issues in the lead up HE proposed timetable for switch to digital at Canungra is Wednesday, 5 September.

to the full switchover as related infrastructure is upgraded. When the switchover to digital occurs at the self-help sites the retransmission of the analogue signal will cease. As a result, residents without either a Digital Ready television or a Digital Set Top Box in the self-help areas will not be able to receive a television signal. The rest of the Scenic Rim region is expected to switch to a digital-only signal on 28 May 2013. To find out more about the switch to digital and to ensure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prepared visit www.digitalready.gov.au

18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1334, AUGUST 21, 2012

Know Your Fire Danger Ratings (As shown on semi-circular roadside signboards with sections and an arrow) PRESENTED BY THE FIRE BRIGADES OF TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

HIS is a nationally agreed system which will help you decide when to enact your BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN for your safety.

CATASTROPHIC A “catastrophic” fire danger rating has the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire. Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fires in these conditions. During a “catastrophic” fire, even well-prepared and constructed homes will not be safe. Leaving early is the only option for your survival.. Avoid forested areas, thick bush or long, dry grass. Know your trigger – make a decision about: – when you will leave – where you will go – how you will get there – when you will return – what you will do if you cannot leave. EXTREME During an “extreme” fire danger rating you can expect extremely hot, dry and windy conditions. If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. Spot fires will start, move quickly and come from many directions. Consider staying with your property only if you are prepared to the highest level. This means your home needs to be situated and constructed or modified to withstand a bushfire and you are well prepared. You must be physically and mentally prepared for these conditions. If you are not prepared to the highest level, leaving bushfire prone or high risk areas early in the day is your safest option. Be aware of local conditions and seek information by listening to local radio or go to www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au. SEVERE With a “severe” fire danger rating, you should expect hot, dry and possibly windy conditions. If a fire starts and takes hold, it may be uncontrollable, however well prepared homes may provide safety. Check your Bushfire Survival Plan and ensure you are physically and mentally prepared for these conditions. If you are not prepared, leaving bushfire prone areas early in the day is your safest option. Be aware of local conditions and seek information by listening to local radio or go to www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au. LOW-MODERATE, HIGH AND VERY HIGH. A fire with a “low-moderate”, “high” or “very high” fire danger ratings can most likely be controlled in these conditions and homes can provide safety. However, with this rating, you should stay tuned to updated information and monitor the situation for any changes as action may be needed and you may need to leave. To stay up to date with new information you should tune into the radio and monitor media outlets. FIRE DANGER RATINGS are prepared by the Bureau of Meteorology in consultation with Queensland Fire and Rescue Service using forecasted weather conditions of temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, fuel loading and dryness of grass and undergrowth. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF FIRE DANGER RATINGS AS YOU MOVE ABOUT. Geoff Richardson Volunteer Community Educator Area Co-Ordinator Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade 0438 558 414

Prepare your property now against bushfire threat

ITH grass and vegetation continuing to dry out across the South East, landholders are being urged to clear their properties of potential fuel loads to reduce bushfire risks.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Regional Manager of Rural Operations for South East Region, Ferg Adrian, said as well as conducting hazard reduction burns following the issue of a fire permit, residents should also tidy their properties. “Now’s the time to start clearing your gutters, undertake mowing around houses and out buildings, remove rubbish piles and clear any excess trees and shrubs away from your house, especially the window areas,” Mr Adrian said. “Having short, well maintained grass areas around your house and buildings helps reduce the fire impact and gives firefighters better access for control should fire threaten. Fire burning up trees and shrubs near windows can break the glass and allow burning embers to enter the house. “It’s important to take care when using power tools and mechanical equipment to avoid sparks igniting drying vegetation. Landowners should minimise the risk of a fire starting by taking precautions and having firefighting equipment present to extinguish any fire. “It’s also vital residents ensure their properties are clearly numbered, so there is no delay in crews responding during an emergency situation. “By taking these steps, residents will be on the front foot if their property comes under threat.” Mr Adrian said it was important residents knew the lay of their land and were able to quickly identify any possible hazards which might impede firefighters during an emergency. “Knowing the best access point for a large fire truck is vital and it’s imperative crews are warned of unstable or soggy land, so they do not become bogged protecting your property,” he said. “Seconds count in emergencies and if residents need to call Triple Zero (000) they should give as much information as possible to help our crews. It could mean the difference between life and death, or saving your valued possessions.” Mr Adrian also renewed the call for the community to be vigilant for uncontrolled fires being lit in their neighbourhood. It is important that fires are reported to Triple Zero (000) and any suspicious activity reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Educate our most vulnerable on fire safety

T is seniors week, and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging elderly Queenslanders to prepare now to reduce their risk of injury in the future.

Assistant Commissioner for the South Eastern Region, Peter Beauchamp, has highlighted the importance of educating and preparing our vulnerable seniors in the event of a fire. “We are asking members of the community to check on elderly neighbours, friends or relatives to ensure their homes have working smoke alarms and other essential fire safety measures in place,” Mr Beauchamp said. Mr Beauchamp said an emergency evacuation plan should be developed by sitting down with the family and identifying all possible exit routes and ensuring all members of the household are catered for, including the young, elderly and disabled. Once an escape route has been decided, draw it up on a floor plan of your house and place it somewhere prominent in your household to keep it fresh in your mind. Keys should be kept by or in the door, or if possible install locks that open from the inside without a key. An evacuation plan should be practised at least twice a year and should also include a safe outside meeting place. This will be the place that everyone in the household meets and where triple zero (000) can be dialled safely. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1334, AUGUST 21, 2012 – 19

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING STEPHEN HALL & ASSOC. P/L Accounting on the Mountain • Taxation/BAS Returns • Business Advice • Bookkeeping

• Business Advice • Tax Planning • Payroll Services

Chartered & CPA Qualified Staff SHOP 3, 15 MAIN WESTERN RD NTH TAMBORINE

PHONE (07)

5545 2588

BUILDERS

CLEANING & CARPETS

Harding-Smith Builders BSA 701147 ACN 057 427013

Pty Ltd

House & General Builders Mobile: 0408 772 250

Eagle Heights Cleaning Services Affordable Rates Free Quotes

Mob: 0400 452 054 Ph: 5545 2054

A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

For all your Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Needs

BUILDING DESIGN

CLEANING - PRESSURE

ANTENNAS

TAMBORINE TV & ANTENNA TV & VCR Tune-ins, Digital Decoders & Antennas, Extra TV Points Supplied & Installed Peter Newman (Reg’d T.E.S.A Member) FREE QUOTES Ph

5543 3331 Mob 0409 729 107

ARBORIST

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

BUILDING DESIGN Building Design & Energy Efficiency Reports BSA Lic 40718 Bers Accr BA 329 Paul Wootton Ph/Fx: 5545 2546 Mob: 0408 989 961

CABINETMAKING

DECK RESTORATION

PETER BERGMANS Lic 50168

MASTER CRAFTSMAN AND DESIGNER KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, ROBES, FURNITURE. Total service, from small improvements or changes to a complete overhaul. Creative budget solutions or more upmarket if you like.

Phone 0437 436 552 all hours.

BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE

DENTAL PROSTHETIST

DENTURE CLINIC Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider

APPLIANCE REPAIRS John Nicholsonʼs

APPLIANCE REPAIRS • Washers • Dryers • Microwaves • Cooktops • Ovens Agent for: • Dishwashers Hoover - Dishlex • Washing Machines Kleenmaid - Fisher

5543 6858

& Paykel - Asko Asea

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

Registered Dental Prosthetist

Yes, you can. Hire your building equipment from MITRE 10 North Tamborine

Phone 5545 1170 OPEN 7 DAYS CLEANING & CARPETS

MAJOR KLEEN

DENTURES - RELINES REPAIRS - MOUTHGUARDS Shop 10 Eagle Heights Shopping Village

5545 3128

ELECTRICAL G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

Tamborine Mtn Electrical ACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic/Farm/Commercial Shop 4, Tamborine Plaza Ph: 5545 1207

EARTHMOVING

CLEANING SPECIALISTS ON THE MOUNTAIN

BUILDERS

Dietzel Homes BUILDER Ph 5545 2557

Fax 5545 2555

Mobile: 0407 764 715 or 0409 764 725 www.dietzelhomes.com

Qld Bldg. Reg No. 24096

• Carpets & Upholstery • Windows & Screens, Frames & Tracks • Moving out cleans • General Cleaning • Free Quotes • Fully Insured Call Colin & Jenny for the “best local service by a county mile”

5545 4717 0412 991 249

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Excavators Bobcats Trucks • postholes • pads • trenching • tank holes • clearing • burnoffs • landscaping

Specialising in: DRIVEWAYS

Ph: 5545 1979

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ELECTRICAL

FIVE STAR SECURITY & ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

Phone: 5545 2166 Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy) BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

FRAMING

FINE ART and FRAMING

and

HAIRDRESSING

MOWER REPAIRS

CLIPPERS NEST

Tamborine Mower Repairs

Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

HEALTH

MOWING & SLASHING

PROFESSIONAL

Acreage Mowing Prompt Reliable Service

REFLEXOLOGIST

Now Available at Tamborine Mower Repairs

HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

5545 1892 0428 451 892

Aching/burning feet, bunion pain, sore legs, sciatica, headaches, tension, general pain, women’s health (RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT) – Mountain Resident

PACKAGING

All Tamborine Storage

TOTAL PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

Ph 5545 2402 – Opp. St Bernard’s Hotel Open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12pm

GAS SUPPLIES

Suppliers of new & reconditioned • Mowers • Brush Cutters JOHN DEERE Spares & Service

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING CARTONS, BUBBLE WRAP ETC. Ph 07 5545 0499 Shop 6, 15 Main Street, North Tamborine

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

108 Main Western Rd., Tamborine Mtn

Ph. 0417 001 536

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

eco painters

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY

GLASS TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN GLASS All Glass Replacement

bsa licence 1043639

domestic/commercial paint finishes • colour consulting

Let us price your landscape plant needs. Buy direct from the producer. Quote comparison welcome. OPEN 7 DAYS. 176 Long Rd, Eagle Heights • 5545 4999

Phone Derek 0414 478 787 tel/fax: 5545 4726 Major Credit Cards Accepted

Glass & Mirror cut to size Security Screens - Shower Screens

Local horticulturalist & lic’d structural landscaper • Design • Water features • Stonework • Planting • Paving & retaining walls • Contemporary, native & formal gardens

HAIRDRESSING

MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966

Coiffure HAIR

P: 5545 4783

DESIGN

M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

GROWERS OF: Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

• Farm pick-up or delivered • Weekend pick-ups must be ordered by Friday • Inspection Invited.

Ph: All Hrs 5543

6133/5543 8441

H: 5545 2323 M: 0404 486 579 ALL OUTSIDE/INSIDE WORK INCLUDING ROOFS & DECKS

GUTTERS

Is your garden ready for spring & summer entertaining? Would you like to attract wildlife? Do you want envious friends & neighbours?

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Ph 5545 3793 • 0407 696 068

Affinity Landscapes

Roy The Painter Qu

Insurance Work Welcome Free Quotes

PANEL BEATER ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

PH: 5545 2319 Private and insurance work Total Car Care FREE QUOTES PICK UP DELIVERY

WINDSCREENS BRAKES RUST FOR R.W.C. 1 HAYES RD

OFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLASTERER

RETAINING WALLS

Gyprock, ornate & suspended ceilings, fancy cornices, ceiling roses. All Aspects of Trade Phone BRETT CLEARY

Rock and Timber Retaining Walls

5545 0115

VETERINARY SURGEON

VETERINARY SURGERY Established on the Mountain since 1990 • Expertly Built • All Earthworks • Engineer designed, when required • Certification • BSA Licenced 1111939 Office: 5543 8584 • Mob: 0432 281 075 Email: mark-pearson@bigpond.com

PLUMBING

Ian Lloyd • • • • •

Plumbing Drainage Roofing Guttering Pumps

Licensed Plumber QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOW PREVENTION Ph: (Mob) 0417 437 143 A/H 5543 6884 Lic No 047179

Specialising in:• Maintenance • Plumbing • Draining • Roofing • Gasfitting Ph: Dave Angel at Nth Tamborine Ph: 5545 2369 all hours Mobile No: 0419 677 008

Andrew Paxton-Hall BVSc. Chris Corcoran BVSc. (Hons) Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Animal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pm A fully equipped veterinary hospital right here on the Mountain providing quality service including home visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood tests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full range of pet food supplies. 2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

5545 2422 all hours

D C

A/H Emergency Service Always Available

WASTE WATER TREATMENT

VACUUM PUMPING SERVICE • Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system • Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks and commercial hourly hire

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784 PROFESSIONAL PUMP-OUT SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO:

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PURIFICATION SOLUTIONS • Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage Plant Maintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

GLEN HARVEY 0412 366 867 • 1300 302 676 glen@bioworx.com.au

WATER SUPPLIES

24/7 SERVICE – Tamborine Mountain resident PHONE: 5545 2692

VALUER

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VALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPP Independent Property Valuer, all purposes. Assessments market value, compensation, property settlement, stamp duty, GST. Registered Valuer Queensland No. 734. Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)

PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271 Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

REMOVALIST Local Country

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Interstate Pre-packing

Canungra

Ph: 07 3287 4326 Mobile 0408 743 244

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7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5545 3935 or 0417 644 498

WINDOW CLEANING FRED’S WINDOW CLEANING Windows, Screens, Tracks

Cnr Pine Rd & Franklin St

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UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKING FROM HOME ~ PART OR FULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~ GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. CALL 0409 771 885. ATTENTION!! What’s on the bottom of your water tank? Dead rats, snakes, toads or worse. Minimum water loss extraction cleaning system now available by The Tank Doctor 0407 649 659 or 5545 3693. AUTO AIRCONDITIONING, Regas, Diagnostics and service. Ph Dave 0423 334 336 BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE second hand and new local authors. Piccabeen Bookshop/ Landcare office below Joseph the Greengrocer, Main St. CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS! The ChiBall Class is based on the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a beautiful fusion of modified Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Yoga and Pilates with ChiBall Dance, Muscle Release and Relaxation. The movements help to unblock meridian pathways and contribute to an improved sense of wellbeing. This “Exercise to music class” will leave you rejuvenated and still balanced and relaxed. Suitable for all ages! Class: Every Wednesday 9–10am, at the Mount Tamborine Showground Hall. Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slip Yoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmar van der Lem Mobile: 0434 547 184 email: dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.com CHOOKMOBILE - fully-equipped chook pen with a superb mobility system. Models for 4 or 6 hens, one with 4 pullets. $450. Ph. 0418 589 925 or 5545 2206 MOBILE MASSAGE: Qualified Therapist. Maintain the health of your body with a regular therapeutic massage. Service also avail. to some off-Mountain areas. Anja Cameron 0405 347 900 MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distribution service. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587. MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, clean mulch. $30/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467. NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist, 0417 630 615 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495 PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensed and local. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc. Call Roy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 574 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki, massage, iridology by appointment. Change your life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281 227. 20 years experience. VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/parts and genuine diagnostics. Ph Volvo Dave 0423 334 336

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous..............5545 3331 ..........................................or 0416 155 456 Energex .........................................13 62 62 Fire (ask for Southport Control) ........000 Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..........0407 747 999 Fire Permits ..........................0408 199 271 Police ..........................................5545 3473 Ambulance ............................................000 Ambulance (non-urgent) .............13 12 33 Domestic Violence (24 hrs)...1800 811 811 Child Protection (24 hrs) .....1800 177 135 Lifeline ............................................13 1114 13 HEALTH ............................13 43 25 84 S.E.S. .............................................132 500 Emergency Physiotherapy Neil Bell ......................................5545 1133 T.M. Community Care Service: Home Care and Transport needs. Ring.........5545 4968 Blue Nursing Service ..........(07) 3287 2041 Roslyn Lodge ..............................5545 7822 T.M. Medical Practice .................5545 1222 QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .5545 3873 Chemists: North Tamborine.........5545 1450 Eagle Heights..............5545 1441 Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic ...............................5545 0500 Tamborine Mountain Optometrist Nicky Carr..................................5545 0277 Dentists: Dr Don Harvey .........................5545 2788 Dr Claudia Rodriguez................5545 2522

Podiatrist:.......5545 3311 or 0418 963 969 Veterinary Surgery ......................5545 2422 Beenleigh Comm. Health ....(07) 3827 9811 Beaudesert Hospital.....................5541 9111 LIBRARY HOURS Monday – Friday 9.00am–5.30pm. Saturday 9am–12noon. Phone: 5540 5473. T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADE For burnoff notifications, membership and general enquiries .......................................Phone: 0407 747 999 For Fires and Emergencies ...........Phone: 000 Training Meetings are held at 7.00pm each Wednesday at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.

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