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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1333, AUGUST 7, 2012 – 1

TuesdayAugust 7, 2012

Vol. 1333

Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain

Community

Visionary ideas forMain Street Village

AROUND 60 locals braved the cold lastweek to attend the free community

workshops funded by the TamborineMountain Chamber of Commerce and theScenic Rim Council.

Internationally-acclaimed street-placedesigner David Engwicht ran the exciting andthought provoking workshops which focusedon visionary concepts for the futuredevelopment of Main Street Village.

By the end of the two sessions a raft ofinnovative ideas for the consideration of thecommunity was taking shape. Here are just afew of them:

• A ‘welcome arch’ at the start of Main Streetto create an entrance

• Develop gardens throughout all medianstrips

• Incorporate walkways, sitting areas, andpoints of interest such as statues/artwork/games, as well as providing power to enablelive entertainment

• Build a set of wide steps to join lower MainStreet to the higher level

• Promote the history of the area• Promote nearby national parks• Utilise Geissmann oval for special

events/parking /markets• Organise a vintage car rally and exhibition

in conjunction with appropriate old moviesat the Zamia

• Wine and food festivals

Mr Engwicht said: “It is important to try tocreate a ‘room’ rather than a corridor –stimulate the senses, build a personality. MainStreet should be a feeling, not just a location.Blur the boundaries, develop soul and breakdown conventional rules.”

The big question for Main Street Villagenow is: What is to be its vision and how can itcreate it? Most of those attending theworkshops agreed that the inspiration for MainStreet Village should be to design an area thatthe community will love and want to use.

If you would like to be involved in themakeover of your Main Street, please contactthe committee: Gina at Travelling Places,Mike at North Tamborine Butcher, Heike atSpice of Life, Gavan at the Newsagent.

Fire on the Mountain presents

Musica SacraA S A C R E D M U S I C C O N C E R T

A wonderful evening of music and song – from Baroque to Contemporary

VIVALDI, J.S. BACH, MOZART, MASCAGNI, JOHN RUTTER,ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, ALBERT HAY MALOTTE, & MORE

7.30pm Saturday 11th Augustat the Presbyterian Church, Main Street, North Tamborine

All tickets $10

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Abushwalk to Curtis Falls and a farewelllunch with fair dinkum Aussie food were

a fitting finale to a two-week stay byTamborine Mountain College’s Japaneseexchange students.The seven students from Chiba Shoda High

School took part in intensive Englishlanguage lessons at the college and learntabout the Australian way of life from theirhost families.College principal June Melbourne thanked

all the families who hosted a student and saidthe visitors and their homestay families hadeach gained from the experience.“Although we are a small school in a semi-

rural area and the students are from a high-density metropolitan area in Japan, theyadapted easily and happily to theirenvironment,” she said.The students were accompanied by their

English teacher Takuo Fukazawa, who has

visited Australia on several occasions. “I love Australia and it is always a most

enjoyable experience to bring students toyour country,” he said.“Everyone is so helpful and friendly. I

hope to come back to Tamborine Mountainagain in the future.”

Above: Falling in love with Tamborine Mountain ... Japanese exchange students at Curtis Falls.Below: Aussie hospitality takes the cake, according to Japanese teacher Takuo Fukazawa,pictured with Tamborine Mountain College principal June Melbourne at the farewell lunch.

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

IF Tamborine Mountain has a perennialproblem, it must surely be the trucking of“our” underground water for sale off theMountain. The Council Watch column in thisissue (page 11) alerts us to some of the morebizarre happenings concerning the waterextraction business in Power Parade whichthreaten to involve ever more of ourcommunity. The article on page 9 titled

‘THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT’ adds moreinformation and details how residents canhave their say. Please note the words at theend of the article. A matter not often mentioned in the debate

on this subject, probably because it is not onefor the Courts, is that this particular businessis conducted by people who are not evenresidents of the Mountain – akin to absenteelandlords exploiting “our” natural resource.Strange and somehow disconcerting?

UK pension letter

READERS having UK pension paymentsmade into their Australian bank accounts

may have received a letter from the UK (andposted in Malta) asking them to confirm theirbank’s BSB. This was deemed necessarybecause some Australian banks hadapparently recently changed their BSB. Thisunlikely ‘news’ as well as a couple of errors

in the grammar understandably made somerecipients suspicious that the letter was ascam and the ACCC has been notified. It now seems there was no scam, just a bit

of rather unnecessary mail. It would be wiseto check that your payments are comingthrough as usual and at the same time eachmonth and delay any action until/if this doesnot happen.


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ERRORS & OMISSIONS – While every care is taken with the copy and advertisements, the Tamborine Mountain News cannot beheld responsible for errors or their effect. Positioning of classified and display advertisements cannot be guaranteed. TheTamborine Mountain News reserves the right to alter, abbreviate, omit or re-classify advertisements for any reason. The Editorsat all times reserve the right to edit or omit news copy or letters submitted for publication.

Red letter day forBlue Light Disco

MELBOURNE-BASED urban-pop artist,KG, lit up Tamborine Mountain’s police

blue light disco on Friday night, drawing acapacity crowd to the Vonda YoungmanCommunity Centre.South African-born KG, aka Kagiso

Ratihagane, has been dancing and performingaround Australia for the past six years and iscurrently touring Queensland.The visiting DJ was a number one hit with

more than 315 under 18s at the blue lightdisco, and had a positive message for theyoung crowd, reminding them that they do nothave to aspire to be a somebody — theyalready are somebody.During his visit to the mountain, KG also

dropped in at the Tamborine Mountain StateSchool where he performed a song and taughta dance routine, encouraging the teachers tojoin in as well.

Relatives and friends of

the late

ANN KLUPFELwife of Bernie Klupfel,

are respectfully invited to attendher funeral service

in St George’s Anglican Church,Dapsang Drive, Eagle Heights

at 2 pm Tuesday 7 August 2012.

To be followed by interment atTamborine Mountain Cemetery.

Fire Station onthe move

ON the week commencing 30 July 2012,the Tamborine Mountain Fire and Rescue

Station moved temporarily next door to theQueensland Ambulance Service facility aspart of the preparations for the build of thenew Tamborine Mountain Fire and RescueStation on the existing site.Over the next 6 or so months mountain

residents will see certain levels of activity asdemolition of the old station commences andconstruction of the new station, which willhouse both auxiliary and volunteerfirefighters, takes place.Fire and rescue coverage for the Mountain

and surrounding communities will be

maintained by the Tamborine Mountainauxiliary and volunteer firefighters. Motorists need to be aware that fire

appliances will be responding from the QASAmbulance Station.This new fire and rescue station is an

important piece of infrastructure formaintaining and enhancing local fire andrescue services.Finally, please remember bushfire season

starts from 1 August and residents need toconsider fire safety preparations for theirhomes. Don’t become complacent because ofthe recent wet weather. For more informationvisit www.fire.qld.gov.au.

Peter Mason, CaptainTamborine Mtn Fire and Rescue Station


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I Am the Good Shepherd

Advertisement.The views expressed in the letter are Kim Dale’s. Replies may be sent to – PO Box 5, Nth Tamborine 4272 or [email protected]

Dear Geoff,Many people in our culture still have an echo of a good feeling when they hear the 23rd Psalm sung or read. ‘TheLord is my Shepherd, I shall not want...’ and so it goes. You may not visit a church for years and then at a specialevent turn up and hear that psalm read. It has almost become a museum piece in our fading Christian heritage.But the deep personal oversight of our lives by a ‘good shepherd’ is still an active and vital reality in the Christian’slife and experience. I speak to people regularly who know that God is actively engaged in their lives. This is not anarrogant claim but the simple experience of those who know Christ as their good shepherd. When Jesus spoke ofhimself as the good shepherd he said, ‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for thesheep.’ (John 10:11). When he said this he was fulfilling the role of the shepherd of psalm 23. ‘The Lord is myshepherd’ is not intended to be a Christian accessory to take out and wear on special occasions. It is a confessionfrom the heart that God leads and guides my by his hand into good things and through difficult things...like the‘valley of the shadow of death’. When Jesus identifies himself as the good shepherd he specifically says he‘lays down his life for the sheep.’ In this act he is demonstrating his love for us. In this laying down of his lifehe is fulfilling the justice required by God for our sin so that we may know the mercy of God. ‘God made himwho had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.’ (2 Corinthians5:21)I have heard that some people today think God is cruel in his requiring the sacrificial death of his Son forpeople’s sin, (wrongdoing). That could be true if there was no real wrongdoing, if it was all an illusion. Thatmight be true if the human race could balance the scales of justice and deliver real justice and mercy to allits inhabitants. But our hands are already red with each other’s blood and we are insufficient for the task. Ican’t conceive of an act that fulfills justice more fully and holds out such immeasurable mercy than thevoluntary sacrifice of the good shepherd, Jesus Christ. As Isaiah said hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth,‘the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5).And psalm 23 ends with the good shepherd’s presence in our lives now and forever, ‘Surely goodness andmercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.’

Your Brother,Kim

Rainfall for July, 2012 on Tamborine Mountain

THE rainfall expected at Fern St. for July is 53mm and the average 85mm. 47.2mm wasreceived on this occasion which was less than other recorders and marks a month of very

variable rainfall. This can mostly be attributed to rainfall recorded on the 14th in windyconditions. This rain, and on the day before, was due to a big cloud mass including twosuccessive lows. We say goodbye and many thanks for recording since the beginning to Gordon McLoughlin.

He and his wife are moving off the Mountain after 26 years. We wish them all the best.Mike Russell, 5545 3601

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Soaring notes to liftthe spirit

ANevening of sacred music and song forthe whole community will be a highlight

of the Presbyterian Church’s Fire on theMountain event this weekend.The Musica Sacra concert on Saturday,

August 11, represents a musical journey fromthe baroque period to the contemporary era.It begins with the Prezzi Singers,

conducted by Paul Eotvos, introducingcomposers from the baroque era, includingJohann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi,with a selection of well known pieces, suchas the Gloria in Excelsis chorus, followed bya passionate rendition of Bach’s O SacredHead Now Wounded.The journey continues on to the time of

Mozart with the renowned Alleluia, from the

Motet Exultate Jubilate, sung by DeborahLeigh-Russell, to be followed by Bach/Gounod’s haunting Ave Maria. After a brief interlude, Ann Sawden, joined

by Liam Kilpatrick on violin, and SonyaWard (double bass) will present the exquisiteAve Maria Intermezzo, from CavalleriaRusticana, by Pietro Mascagni.Time moves on to the more contemporary

styles of John Rutter’s moving Be Thou MyVision, followed by Alfred Hay Malotte’severgreen The Lord’s Prayer.Julie Eotvos will close the programme by

performing a beautiful concert arrangementof the magnificent hymn How Great ThouArt.Tickets are $10 and are available by

contacting Ann on 5545 1130, Julie onmobile 0458 005 989, or the PresbyterianChurch on 5545 2041.

Warming up for the Musica Sacra concert are (from left) Sonya Ward, Liam Kilpatrick, JulieEotvos (piano) and Ann Sawden.

Tamborine Voices steppin’ outwith Gershwin, Porter & Berlin

TAMBORINE Voices are singing up astorm for their next concert ‘By George!

It’s Gershwin, and friends’, Sunday 19thAugust 2:30pm at St George’s AnglicanChurch. Featuring the great show tunes ofGeorge Gershwin, Cole Porter and IrvingBerlin, this concert is guaranteed to lift yourspirits, and leave you ‘steppin’ out with asong and a smile.

Songs include I Got Rhythm, I’ve Got YouUnder My Skin, Putting On The Ritz, In TheStill Of The Night, a selection from Porgyand Bess, plus lots more. As always with TheTamborine Voices, there is a surprise in thefinale!Tickets, which include the Concert and

Afternoon Tea, are $25pp and $20concession, Primary children $12, childrenunder five free. Bookings essential on 55452540 or [email protected].

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Pin Yin Panda to visitTamborine Mtn Library

IT will be utter panda-monium as Pin YinPanda, the latest character in the best-selling Chinese Calendar Tales byinternational author Sarah Brennan, visitsTamborine Mountain Library on Saturday 11August at 10.30am.Sarah, daughter of local residents John and

Helen Brennan, will be visiting the mountainduring a two-week book tour of Australiafeaturing appearances at the Byron BayWriters Festival and visits to Brisbane andGold Coast schools. “I was thrilled to be invited to Mount

Tamborine Library during my first Australiantour,” says Sarah. “I’m a huge mountain fanand hope to live there one day, so I can’t waitto introduce my Chinese Calendar Tales tothe local kids and parents. I think they’regoing to enjoy Pin Yin Panda - she’snaughty but really very loveable.”Sarah studied at Queensland University

and worked as a lawyer in Brisbane andLondon for many years. After her husbandwas posted to Hong Kong, she finallyfollowed her childhood dreams, becomingone of Hong Kong’s best-loved children’sauthors. Her books are now distributed inAsia, the UK, the United States, Canada and,since July, Australia. Sarah began writing The Chinese Calendar

Tales to fill a gap in the children’s bookmarket.“With the spotlight of the world now on

China, it’s increasingly important thatchildren everywhere have the opportunity tolearn about Chinese history and culture in afunny and accessible way,” she said.Sarah will read The Tale of Pin Yin Panda,

which is suitable for children aged five to 12,on Saturday, starting at 10.30am. The book was officially launched at

Edinburgh Zoo at Chinese New Year this yearand has since enjoyed great success in theUK, Hong Kong and mainland China.

Join up as a friend ofour local library

FRIENDS come from all walks of life,mostly they are lovers of libraries,

literature, people and the arts. Join a group ofinteresting and interested people and discoveractivities that stimulate the intellect and theimagination. This is an enthusiastic bunch ofpeople committed to building a strong,knowledgeable community.What Do Friends Do?Different Friends do different things…

• Foster an interest in books • Serve as a link between library & community • Promote an appreciation and awareness ofthe library's services and its collections

• Support the library and its collectionsthrough practical assistance, eg. fundraising, by way of book sales and othermeans as determined from time to time.

• Encourage and assist in the servicesprovided by the Library.

• Encourage preservation and study of thehistory of the district in cooperation withthe Library.

• Assist with quarterly book sales.Regular book discussion evenings are

planned. From time to time special guest

speakers will be invited. Various othersocial/cultural functions are envisaged. Meetings of the Friends of the Library are

held in the Library. The meetings areinformal and as enjoyable as possibleAttendance is not obligatory!As you can see, there is something for

everyone. You are welcome to participate inas few or as many activities as you wish. Youwill have fun and make a few ‘new bestfriends’ in the process. Membership is just $5per annum. To join, contact the librarian.

Tony Smallwood

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THE London Olympics providesan opportunity not only to

watch the pinnacle of sportingperformance but also to observehuman body language. Althoughthis event involves people of allages, cultures, sizes andnationalities, body language is souniversally understood that we canperceive much of the athletes’ andthe spectators’ state of mind simplyby watching their posture andgestures. While the moredemonstrative winners wave theirarms or punch fists into the air intriumph, even the more subtlevictors spontaneously lift their head and throwout their chests to stand upright, while thelosers tend to drop their heads and adopt aslumped posture. This body language has beenobserved in blind athletes, which indicates thatit is innate rather than learned behaviour. Thesame expression of triumph or disappointmentcan also be seen to a lesser extent in thespectators.Although we tend to think of human

communication as primarily verbal, it isestimated that most communication is nonverbal through expression, posture, gestures,eye contact, physical contact and personalspace. The study of this non verbalcommunication is called kinesics. Kinesics isconscious and unconscious, mainlyspontaneous and innate, cultural differencesare minor.Charles Darwin started the science of body

language in his descriptions of expression inman and animals; this was advanced later bythe ethologists particularly the founding fatherof ethology, Konrad Lorenz. Kinesics is important in our

communications with other humans and alsowith other species. People who have contact

with domestic animals, and whoobserve wild animals usuallydevelop greater ability tocommunicate and understand thebody language of other species.However even people who havelittle contact with other specieshave instinctive recognition ofmore obvious animal bodylanguage such as the menace of acrouching lion. Thecommunication between animalsand humans is the foundation ofdomestication. Recent studiesfound that dogs can interpret manysubtle human signs and gestures,

scientists were surprised by the findings, dogowners were not. Konrad Lorenz observed that much of the

body language and behaviour observed inanimals is exhibited in humans and maybecome ritualised in culture. For example asign of submission in some species of socialanimals is for the submissive animal to offerthe most vulnerable part of its body to itsadversary. Many human rituals, ceremoniesand behaviour display and symbolise thesesigns of submission to communicate surrenderand respect. A human appeal for mercy maybe for a person to fall on their knees, or toyield or surrender by raising their arms insupplication which actually makes thesubmissive person more vulnerable but isanticipated to cause restraint in the adversary.Our signs of respect such as kowtowing,prostration, kneeling, bowing and curtsyingare also symbolic of a submissive posture ofvoluntary vulnerability.Next Birdwalk:Wednesday 15 August –Yellow PinchNext Bushwalk: Saturday 11 August –West Canungra Creek Nadia O’Carroll

As we watch with fascination thereawakening of Burma (Myanmar), theeventual in person acceptance of the NobelPeace prize by Aung San Suu Kyi and thedismantling of the military junta, there seemsto be no doubt that this nation will quicklyevolve into a modern Asian tiger.

Burma is a culturally rich land with a longhistory that is relatively untouched by tourism.Imagine Rudyard Kipling walking the streets,see reflections of the colonial past and theirmore brutal recent history. Visit the diversecities and villages of this burgeoning country.Meet the delightful locals and wander throughthe market places.

This journey discovers the highlights of thisdiverse country, beginning with the majesticShwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon (Yangon). TheBurmese people’s deep-rooted belief inBuddhism and spirit worship is reflected in thethousands of pagodas in ancient Pagan(Bagan) and monasteries of Mandalay. Thetour finishes at the beautiful Inle Lake,famous for its floating villages and gardens,and the leg-rowers of the Intha tribe.

Now is the time to visit this fascinatingcountry before it rapidly changes. With thesudden welcome influx of travellers in the pastfew months there is pressure on the limitedaccommodation on offer. Be sure to bookearly to secure your place to visit this quitemagical destination.

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These comments represent my personal views andCouncil decisions are decided on by a majorityvote.

WONGAWALLAN ROAD/EAGLE HEIGHTSI have now received a significant number ofreplies with regard to Wongawallan Road. Thankyou for the responses. The first action I haverequested from Council is the erection of speedsigns at both ends. Then we need to monitor the traffic flows anddetermine future action. The construction of a footpath is onepossible outcome and this will require a change in Council’s fundingemphasis. I have also requested that Eagle Heights be included in theFootpaths and Bikeways Strategic Plan.SCENIC RIM TRANSPORTThe Social Plan Steering Committee is considering expanding thefree transport to Tamborine Mountain to include a Thursday busduring the school holidays. The destination is still to be decided.WALKING TRAILS SIGNAGEI have commenced discussions with Council staff to continue thepractice of erecting Walking Trails signage which was started byDerek Swanborough. I am liaising with local residents, JohnGallagher and Bill Cotman.MACDONNELL ROADI have written to Dept of Main Roads concerning the speed limit ofMacDonnell Road as it approaches the Fig Tree plus the visibility, infoggy conditions, of the turn off into Paradise Drive. In addition, Ihave asked for a pedestrian access to be constructed in the crashbarrier in Geismann Drive so that residents on the northern side canaccess the footpath.YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMCouncil has decided to continue its support of the Youth LeadershipProgram which allows nominated students from Scenic Rim HighSchools to complete a Certificate 1 Course in Leadership. Studentsfrom Tamborine Mountain College will be participating.JOHN AAGAARD WALKING TRACKCouncil agreed to the naming of the walking track in the JohnDickson Conservation Park as the John Aagaard Walking Track. Thisis a great recognition of his work and Council will be erecting a signofficially identifying the name of the track.BROMELTON INDUSTRIAL PARKAlthough outside the area of Tamborine Mountain, the communityshould know that Council has submitted a response to the StateGovernment’s draft Development Scheme registering its objection tothe potential establishment of certain industries categorised as “highimpact and difficult to locate industries or noxious and hazardous”under the State’s planning regulations.REGIONAL EVENTS STRATEGYCouncil has recently approved a new Regional Events Strategy whichwill be underpinned by a $50,000 grants program to support existingmajor events and to help others get off the ground.TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN SPORTS ASSOCIATION (TMSA)TMSA will be holding an Australian Day function in 2013 in order toraise its profile and to have fun. I have volunteered to assist inorganising this event. If you have any ideas or would like to assist,please contact me.CONSULTATIONThe next consultations in the library will be on Wed 8 August andWed 26 Sep (note change), 4pm – 5.30pm. I am also available for one on one meetings at your convenience. Mycontact details are:• Home: 07 5545 0223;• Mobile: 0423 931 075;• Email: [email protected]; and• Email: [email protected]

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In 2007, concerned residents of Power Parade voiced concerns tothe former Beaudesert Council over an increasing number of truckshauling groundwater from 22-26 Power Parade. The Planning andEnvironment Court then held that the groundwater extraction wasunlawful. The owner of the property Gillion Pty Ltd applied toScenic Rim Regional Council to have the property rezoned tocommercial use.More than 900 Tamborine Mountain residents objected to the

development application for the commercial extraction ofgroundwater from a residential lot in Power Parade. Council didreject the application but the applicant Gillion Pty Ltd has appealedthat decision and continues to extract water If the following scenariocomes about, your life could be very different to what it is now.The Department of Transport and Main Roads has now stipulated

that, if the groundwater extraction is approved, the water truck haulroute should be changed to follow from Power Parade, MainWestern Road, Geissmann Drive, through Curtis Falls onto EagleHeights road, through Gallery Walk and down the Tamborine-Oxenford road ... and back again. They are presently making 4 tripsper day which is 8 tanker movements through Gallery Walk per day,5 days a week), although not permitted on weekends or publicholidays.The Department has stipulated an upgrade at Curtis Falls

intersection to accommodate the sweep of a 15.3m articulatedvehicle to be at Gillion’s cost, with further detailsto be submitted toDTMR.The intersection at Power Parade will have to accommodate the

sweep of a 15.3metre articulated vehicle with possible traffic lights,and an application with further details will have to be submitted toDTMR.

Until DTMR’s solicitors have finalised their response to concernsthere is the opportunity for new, valid concerns to be taken intoconsideration by them. Anyone has a right to object, so OBJECTIMMEDIATELY in writing to DTMR’s solicitors, Hopgood Ganim:contact is Olivia Williamson, [email protected] (Fax) 07 3024 0522. Please copy our lawyer Ian Neil at McCarthy Durie Lawyers as

well – [email protected] or (Fax) 07 3390 3861.Should you wish a copy of the documents please email

[email protected] or if you wish to DONATE TOhelp fight the on-going unlawful extraction, saving FranklinCreek & Gallery Walk: NAB – Water fighting fund – BSB 084263 / ACC 125098160

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Walking track namedfor park volunteer

Anew walking track (right) at NorthTamborine’s John Dickson Conservation

Park is to be named in honour of one of thepark’s pioneers.Corporate and Community Services

Committee chair Cr Nigel Waistell saidCouncil had agreed to name the new path theJohn Aagaard Walking Track following arequest from the Tamborine MountainLandcare Group, which works on the park.“At the recent 28-year anniversary of the

start of this community project, I’m toldseveral people spoke highly of John Aagaard’sdedication and hard work,” said Cr Waistell,who is also the Division 1 representative forthe area.“He spent many hours beyond the regular

working bees, watering and nurturing theplantings in the park when it was still coveredin kikuyu grass and subject to the elements.“Given the contribution he has made to the

success of this project, the naming of thistrack in his honour is very much deserved.”The conservation park dates back to 1984

when an area of land at North Tamborine wasdedicated for parkland and revegetation.In 2001, it was named John Dickson

Conversation Park in recognition of the workof John Dickson who, as secretary of theTamborine Mountain Field Naturalists Club,instigated the project.Council will erect a sign officially

identifying the track when it is completed. John Aagaard


(next to the Newsagent, near the Vet)

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Neighbourhood ‘safer places’ in theevent of a bushfire

COUNCIL and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS)have released an updated list of the Scenic Rim’s Neighbourhood

Safer Places (NSP).An NSP is a local open space or building where people may gather

as a last resort to seek shelter from a bushfire.The following sites are deemed approved NSP areas within the

Scenic Rim Region until 30 June 2013:• Beechmont Rural Fire Station, Beechmont Road, Beechmont• Tamborine Sports Complex, Cnr Hartley & Long Rd, Eagle Heights• Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Cnr Geissmann St and MainStreet, North Tamborine

• Graceleigh Park, 1925 Beechmont Road, Beechmont• Tamborine Mountain State High, Holt Road, Tamborine Mountain• St Bernard State School, 1/19 School Road, Tamborine MountainAn NSP may be your contingency plan when:• Your Bushfire Survival Plan has failed.• Your plan was to stay but the extent of the fire means that yourhome cannot withstand the impact of the fire and therefore yourhome is not a safe place to shelter.

• The fire has escalated to an ‘extreme’ or ‘catastrophic’ level andvoluntary evacuation is your safest option.Council’s Local Disaster Coordinator Mark Griffioen said it was

very important for residents living in bushfire prone areas to developtheir own personal Bushfire Survival Plan, which should always beused in the first instance.“There is no time to think in an emergency, so it is vital for people

to prepare and plan before a bushfire happens,” he said.“Whether your decision is to leave early or stay and defend your

property, an NSP should be used only in the event that your BushfireSurvival Plan fails. In your planning, also remember to consider thedistance and travel time to your nearest NSP, and update your planevery year before the bushfire season.”For information on developing your Bushfire Survival Plan, or

for more on Neighbourhood Safer Places, visit the QFRS websiteat www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

FEEDING WILD BIRDS?Please join us for a presentation by Michelle Plant, PhD student from University

of Queensland and local resident. Michelle will cover the what, where, when andhow, to keep a bird feeding activity healthy for you and your feathered guests.

With an introduction from special guests, to the wonderful world of birds. Therewill be discussion time to ask your questions. Please bring along some photos ifyou would like Michelle to offer special recommendations for your yard.

25 August 2012 at the Eagle Heights Hotel from 10am til 12noon.Phone Council on 5540 5444 to register for this event.Kindly supported by the Scenic Rim Regional Council environment grants.FRESH MARKET PRODUCE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES

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Isuspect it will be well reported elsewhere but arecent requirement by the Department ofTransport and Main Roads (DTMR) should belooked at very carefully. For some months now avery interesting case has been rumbling throughthe Court. The extraction of underground water on

Tamborine Mountain for sale off-mountain haslong been controversial. To refresh memories, ithad always been believed that, while Councilapproval was required for the surface business ofloading tankers etc, it was the State Governmentthat had sole authority to control the actualextraction of water. A few months ago, a Courtcorrected this by confirming Council had theresponsibility. The first application to Councilwas for much increased extraction by an existingoperation at a lot in Power Parade. Councilrefused approval and the Applicant appealed. Asmall group of locals have been active indefending against the Appeal. They include notonly those who believe their own supply has beenadversely affected. There are also some who arerightly concerned about this case setting aprecedent for what could be a criticalenvironmental matter for Tamborine Mountain. One of the agencies involved in the Appeal is

DTMR which specifies a haul route if it believesone that is safe and practical is available. Now thewhole matter becomes very, very interesting.Previously, the operator's tankers have traveledalong Power Parade to Main Western Road beforefollowing Geissmann Drive to Curtis Falls corner.The tankers then go downhill to TamborineVillage on the way to the bottling plant inBeenleigh. The return is along the same track.Apparently DTMR shared locals’ concerns aboutmeeting tankers on the twisty mountain road andspecified a different haul route after the CurtisFalls corner. The tankers would be required toturn right to travel along Eagle Heights Road andthrough Gallery Walk before going down to jointhe freeway from Oxenford to Beenleigh.Presumably the tankers could logically berequired to use the same route both ways. Defending against the Appeal has been

expensive for those carrying the torch with theneed to retain expert witnesses and legalassistance and I expect any assistance would bewelcome. One thing I cannot quite understand.With Council and local groups on the same side,why can’t there be better cooperation fromCouncil? I was deeply involved as a Co-Respondent with Council in the shopping centreappeal. With both pursuing the same result, it wasconfronting and inexplicable for Council to refuseany suggestion of cooperation. We both had thesame aim and cooperation would surely reducecosts and be more effective. Remember also that in this context it is

Corporate Council under the management of the

Chief Executive Officer which has the authorityand responsibility to conduct Council business.The Councillors play an odd role in that theyessentially act as a Board of Directors but with theadditional requirement to represent the interests ofresidents. Even then Councillors have onlylimited authority, at the discretion of the CEO, tobecome involved in how Corporate Councilaffairs are conducted. But to return to the new shopping centre

roundabout and its associated roadworks. This hasbeen bedevilled from the start by the refusal ofDTMR to develop a competent traffic plan. Theresult is only too clear. Regrettably, even whenthe construction mayhem is over, we will be leftwith something seriously inconvenient forresidents, damaging for businesses and adangerous puzzle to negotiate for many visitors.That is quite an achievement for such a shortpiece of road, one that also happens to be themain traffic node on Tamborine Mountain. A basic problem was the lack of any provision

for north-going traffic to make a U-turn near theBeacon Road intersection. Surely it was obviousthat this was necessary for north-going vehicles toaccess the businesses on the eastern side of MainWestern Road or even to help a confused visitorget sorted out without disaster for himself orothers. That continuous centre island whichDTMR sees as a safety measure to channel trafficto some possibly unwanted destination has a lot toanswer for. The situation was obviously ridiculous -

apparently to everyone but DTMR. Ultimately,thanks particularly to Cr Waistell, a gap has nowbeen cut in the recently built island, allowingnorth-going traffic to turn directly into the carparkand service road on the eastern side of MainWestern Road. How this will affect through trafficremains to be seen but, please, do take care.Unfortunately, vehicles wishing simply to make aU-turn will have to go through the crowded carpark to do so since there is insufficient spacewithin Main Western Road. Yet another aspect ofan arrangement that must be unique in modernroad design. Why us?It is unfortunate that, throughout the whole

process since DTMR’s approval of the basicconcept, the Department has sat firmly on itsmountain top and refused to make any meaningfulresponse to submitted community concerns. OurCouncil’s role must also be seriously questionedbecause it has tried to wash its hands of the wholesad and sorry affair by claiming it had no legalauthority or obligation to override DTMR. Iwould agree with the legal authority part.However, with mounting evidence that somethingis going wrong with the DTMR process, surelythe Council has an obligation to intervene toprotect the interests of residents. Seems obviousto me.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTAMBORINE MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY22 August 7.30pm at Wongawallen Heritage Centre.

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roundabout and a ‘no right hand turn’ sign forgeneral traffic (pictured) blocked access tothe plaza’s council-approved car park for alltraffic coming from the south.This has had a serious impact on business

with one tenant reporting a drop in sales of20 per cent on July 23 compared with thesame day of the previous week.

Cr Nigel Waistell said he was veryconcerned with what was happening,claiming that no one had consulted with thebusinesses that had been affected.He made urgent representations to the

Department of Transport and Main Roads anddespite the fact that the situation for tenantsremained unclear at the end of last week, oneencouraging sign was the removal of the ‘noright hand turn’ sign.Despite a flurry of activity by a gang of

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Don’t fail to plan

IT’S often said that people don’t plan to fail they fail to plan,particularly when it comes to family financial matters.Senior advisor, Julie Lockeridge, has recently joined Kimmorley

Financial Management and is looking forward to working withTamborine Mountain residents to meet their particular planning needs,including superannuation, retirement, investment or aged care.“Life these days is very demanding and can involve making

decisions every day, many of which are critical to your financialfuture,” said Julie, who specialises in providing aged care solutions.“Making the wrong decisions can come at a high price, emotionally

and financially, especially in the area of aged care where your choicesare all too often overwhelming.“A quality financial planner should understand your life plans and

circumstances and have the expert knowledge and resources tosupport you in meeting these.”For further information, contact Kimmorley Financial

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Can you lend a hand?

TAMBORINE Mountain Community Care Association Inc relieson the ongoing assistance of volunteers who can provide help for

people who may be disabled, aged or have an illness, and need extrahelp with the day to day functions that some of us take for granted.Community Care is all about bringing a little sunshine into people'slives. A friendly face and kind word can make a person's day. The TMCCA Program is making a big difference. It has enriched

the lives of those who need some extra help, while providing ourvolunteers with a sense of satisfaction that they have provided avaluable service to the community.Here is how you can help. More volunteers are needed for

volunteer driving, for social activities and medical appointments(locally and to many locations off the mountain). Volunteer driverswill be required to use their own vehicles, but will be reimbursed forfuel/running costs in line with ATO guidelines.Days and times and activities for volunteering are negotiable. Any

necessary skill training will be provided free of cost. This enablesvolunteers to gain skills, useful throughout life.For more information about the requirements of volunteering,

please call our Volunteers Coordinator, Jo Holden at TMCCA on5545 4968 for further information.

I filmed this snake in herpetologist Marcus Dorse’s garden on a day inMay many years ago. Look carefully and you can see its forked tongue.The snake co-operated beautifully by uncoiling to its full length ofabout 100 cm and moving slowly and sinuously away from the camera.Death Adders occur on the mountain and possess the world’s 5th mosttoxic snake venom. They lie in wait for their prey which makes themmore likely to be trodden on. I was filming in a paddock in West Roadand was told that a Death Adder had been seen there. I was very carefulwhere I put my feet.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.Peter Kuttner

One small place on earthDeath Adder – Acanthophis antarcticus – North Tamborine


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Golf Results: TMGC9 Hole Twilight Event 26th JulyWell, back from watching “The Open” on TVunfortunately, and what an uproar amongst someof our more astute golfers at Tamborine GC. AdamScott, what must have been going on in his mindat the time? One can only imagine, he played sobeautifully for 68 holes, but the mind playsdevilish tricks on ones physical abilities. I’m surehis day will come with a major, in the not to distantfuture. Back to the more important job of reportingour local stars, and we’ve got a few up here on theMountain. Richard Gregory, wow, 29 points howdo you bring a score in like that? Richard one of our stalwarts at the club told us“everything just fell into place”, John Johnston,who also had the ball on a string, second on 28points, great scoring guys! Lloyd Tengdahl third on27.“The Little Drummer Boy” Shane McMillan,always up there with the leaders, won both theapproach and nearest the pin trophies, well done.Sponsors are ever so hard to come by these days.So a special thank you to the St Bernard’s Hotelfor their kind patronage over the last 12 monthsand have agreed to continue for another 12months, thank you to management and staff.18 Hole Stableford Competition 26th JulyThis time of the year brings changes to the coursewith the rough thinning, run on the fairwaysgreater and the greens becoming faster, indicatesthe Club championships are not far off. Goodscores usually start to become harder to achieve,however Martyn Haynes showed he has the “rightstuff” 39 points, and is coming into some greatform and should be watched for upcoming events.Roger Way, as always another one to watch,second on 37 points to run second. The approachshot on the 3rd Glen Anthill and the nearest the 5Rod Schulte.

The ChipperLadies GolfJuly 10th Presidents TrophyWashed out, played a 9 hole comp. President’strophy postponed. Enjoyed cake and champagnefor the birthday girls, Lesley and Jennie. Thankyou Bev Aird for a beautiful Cheese Cake.Winner 9 hole event Jennie Reed with 19 pts R/uLesley Brady 17 Points.17th July - Vets invitation. Again washed out.Adjourned for coffee.24th July. Sunshine, magic day, 1st round of 3,

for club championships.Daily event winner Div. 1 Liz Howard. 70 nettDiv. 11 Linda Balmer Nett 65 CongratulationsLinda, and welcome back after a severe injury.BRD Lesley Brady, Kathy Achterberg, Kat Limand Kay Hamilton NTP No 7 Helen TeysApp No 8 Christine Youngman.Turkey nest shared by Katherine Lim and KayHamilton. Monday 23rd District Pennant played on ourbeautifully presented course. Thank you toWayne and his helpers. Many a compliment andpromises to come back and play the course.July 30th we will commence our pennant roundsat Southport. Good luck to the girls playing.Today 24th we were able to welcome 2 newladies having lessons with Andy. We lookforward to your joining us Fiona and Mandy.Our luncheon for Jennie Reeds 80th was a lovelyday and enjoyed by all who attended at theHeritage Winery.Another big “0” next month for Glenyce Lynch.We do love our parties.Looking forward to another sunny day next weekand more great golf.Thinking of our girls who are not well and Claireafter her hip replacement. Get well soon.At last beautiful winter weather has decided tovisit the mountain.Tuesday 31st July. 17 players - the captain wasabsolutely delighted and requested we have thatresponse every week. Nice hey Liz?2nd round of a 3 rd. championship.Daily event Div. 1 winner Annie HayDiv. 11 Lesley Brady.Putts Katy Hewitt with 29. Well done Katy.BRD Jennie Reed, Bev Aird, Katy Hewitt, HelenTeys.App No 8 Jennie ReedApp No 15 Liz Howard.Monday 30th 1st round of District pennantplayed at Southport against Links Hope Island.Teams Squared.Next week we play at Arundel Hills CountryClub against ParkwoodGood luck girls.The course is looking amazing and the green fitfor championships.Congratulations to the girls who played very wellin the Queen of the Mountain last Saturday.Good golfing and enjoy this amazing winterweather.


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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PANEL BEATER

ALLAN HAYESTAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

PANEL & PAINTPH: 5545 2319

Private and insurance workTotal Car Care

FREE WINDSCREENSQUOTES BRAKESPICK UP RUSTDELIVERY FOR R.W.C.

1 HAYES RDOFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

Tamborine Mower RepairsSuppliers of new & reconditioned

• Mowers • Brush CuttersJOHN DEERESpares & Service

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

MOWER REPAIRS

GUTTERS

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ALL OUTSIDE/INSIDE WORKINCLUDING ROOFS & DECKS

Quality

Economy

• Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system• Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks

and commercial hourly hire

DCVACUUMPUMPINGSERVICE

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784

Specialising in:-• Maintenance• Plumbing • Draining• Roofing • Gasfitting

Ph: Dave Angel at Nth TamborinePh: 5545 2369 all hoursMobile No: 0419 677 008

Lic No 047179


PONY EXPRESSMOUNTAIN WATEREst 1985 - Maurice & DebbieFriendly, Reliable Delivery$140 per load

BSC Approved

Ph: 5545 3935 or 0417 644 4987 DAYS A WEEK

WATER SUPPLIES

WINDOW CLEANING

PPUURRIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN SSOOLLUUTTIIOONNSS• Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage PlantMaintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

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WASTE WATER TREATMENT


Ian Lloyd Licensed Plumber

• Plumbing• Drainage• Roofing• Guttering• Pumps

QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOWPREVENTION

Ph: (Mob) 0417 437 143A/H 5543 6884

PUMPS

PLUMBING

REMOVALIST

LocalCountry

InterstatePre-packing

Vic Palmer

REMOVALSIncorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326Mobile 0408 743 244

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and TimberRetaining Walls

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Email: [email protected]

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Septic ~ Treatment Plants ~ Grease trapsHolding tanks ~ Sullage Tanks ~ Sullage Pumps

24/7 SERVICE – Tamborine Mountain residentPHONE: 5545 2692

PROFESSIONALPUMP-OUTSERVICE ANDREPAIRS TO:

VALUER

VALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPPIndependent 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 4271Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

VETERINARY SURGEON

CanungraCnr Pine Rd &Franklin St

5543 5622All Hours

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Sat 8.30am-11.30amA.H. EMERGENCY SERVICES ALWAYS AVAILABLE

FRED’S WINDOW CLEANING

Windows,Screens, Tracks

Mob: 0427 808 341

Email:[email protected]

Free Quotes

PLASTERER

Gyprock, ornate & suspended ceilings,fancy cornices, ceiling roses.

All Aspects of TradePhone BRETT CLEARY

5545 0115

VETERINARY SURGEON

VETERINARY SURGERYEstablished on the Mountain since 1990

AAnnddrreeww PPaaxxttoonn--HHaallll BVSc.CChhrriiss CCoorrccoorraann BVSc. (Hons)

Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pmAnimal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pmA fully equipped veterinary hospital right here onthe Mountain providing quality service includinghome visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodtests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full

range of pet food supplies.2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

5545 2422 all hoursA/H Emergency Service Always Available


UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITYWORKING FROM HOME ~ PART ORFULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOMKNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING &SUPPORT. CALL 0409 771 885.ATTENTION!! What’s on the bottom of yourwater tank? Dead rats, snakes, toads or worse.Minimum water loss extraction cleaningsystem now available by The Tank Doctor 0407649 659 or 5545 3693.AUTO AIRCONDITIONING, Regas,Diagnostics and service. Ph Dave 0423 334 336BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE -second hand and new local authors. PiccabeenBookshop/ Landcare office below Joseph theGreengrocer, Main St. CHIBALL CLASSES now at a new venue atthe Tamborine Mountain Showground Hall, every Wednesday morning at 9am. Move with the Seasons! ChiBall integrates thephilosophy of traditional chinese medicinewith modified movements of Tai Chi, Qi Gong,Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais musclerelease and deep relaxation, using a smallscented coloured soft ball. You willexperience a thoroughly rejuvenating exerciseto music class for harmony, balance andwellbeing. For information contact:Dagmar – mobile 0434 547 184 or email:[email protected] just show up! Bring a Yoga Mat and a bottleof water, and wear comfy clothes.MOBILE MASSAGE: Qualified Therapist.Maintain the health of your body with a regulartherapeutic massage. Service also avail. tosome off-Mountain areas. Anja Cameron 0405347 900MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETSDistribution service. Advertise your business.Ph 0438 452 587.MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, cleanmulch. $25/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467.NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist,0417 630 615www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensed andlocal. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc. CallRoy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 574 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki,massage, iridology by appointment. Changeyour life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281227. 20 years experience.VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/partsand genuine diagnostics. Ph Volvo Dave 0423334 336

Rates: $6 for first 10 words, then 10 cents for eachadditional word. Classifieds may be left in the boxesat NORTH TAMBORINE NEWSAGENCY. Placeyour ad & money in an envelope & drop in box.

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and Crematorium

Winner Qld SeniorsExcellence Award

EnquiriesWelcome 5593 4777

EMERGENCY NUMBERSAlcoholics Anonymous..............5545 3331 ..........................................or 0416 155 456Energex .........................................13 62 62Fire (ask for Southport Control) ........000Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..........0407 747 999Fire Permits ..........................0408 199 271Police ..........................................5545 3473Ambulance ............................................000Ambulance (non-urgent) .............13 12 33Domestic Violence (24 hrs)...1800 811 811Child Protection (24 hrs) .....1800 177 135Lifeline ............................................13 111413 HEALTH ............................13 43 25 84S.E.S. .............................................132 500Emergency PhysiotherapyNeil Bell ......................................5545 1133T.M. Community Care Service: Home Careand Transport needs. Ring.........5545 4968Blue Nursing Service ..........(07) 3287 2041Roslyn Lodge ..............................5545 7822T.M. Medical Practice .................5545 1222QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .5545 3873Chemists:North Tamborine.........5545 1450

Eagle Heights..............5545 1441Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & SportsInjury Clinic ...............................5545 0500Tamborine Mountain OptometristNicky Carr..................................5545 0277Dentists:Dr Don Harvey .........................5545 2788Dr Claudia Rodriguez ................5545 2522Podiatrist: ..........5545 3311 or 0418 963 969Veterinary Surgery ......................5545 2422Beenleigh Comm. Health ....(07) 3827 9811Beaudesert Hospital.....................5541 9111LIBRARY HOURSMonday – Friday 9.00am–5.30pm.Saturday 9am–12noon. Phone: 5540 5473.T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADEFor burnoff notifications, membership andgeneral enquiries.......................................Phone: 0407 747 999For Fires and Emergencies ...........Phone: 000Training Meetings are held at 7.00pm eachWednesday at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.

40 SOUTHPORT AVENUE,

EAGLE HEIGHTS.

Ph: (07) 5545 2911Email: [email protected]

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