TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1339, OCTOBER 30, 2012 – 1

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Checking out the fashion form guidefor Melbourne Cup day is Rocky, theformer pacer, with Shaunie Purkis,who is modeling an outfit that is sureto be a winner in the fashion stakes at Cupfunctions around the Mountain nextTuesday. For the full story, see page 2.

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$5m for Tamborineroundabout

PRELIMINARY works have started ona new $5 million roundabout at

Tamborine.The project will combine two difficult

intersections that currently take in thejunction of Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road,Waterford-Tamborine Road andTamborine Mountain Road.

Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause,said the Department of Main Roads andTransport project would cater for trafficgrowth and improve safety.

“The two existing T-intersections willbe replaced and the four road approachesto the roundabout will be resealed andslightly re-aligned with curves to slowtraffic as it enters the roundabout.

“Every effort will be made to keepdisruptions to a minimum. However,there is expected to be some impact onlocal motorists, including reduced speed.”

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Graphics/Design: Penny AagaardPrinted in the Scenic Rim by Beaudesert Times

Our masthead features the Great Barred Frog(Mixophyes fasciolatus), a ground-dwelling amphibiannative to the rainforests of the Tamborine Mountain area.

ROCKY the standardbred may nothave won many races, but when it

comes to the fashion stakes he certainlyknows how to pick a winner.

Sixteen-year-old Rocky, a formerpacer, was recently adopted from theTamborine Horse Rescue Retreat byJodie Adams, owner of The Last TangoBoutique, and her husband, Michael,and has established himself as a familyfavourite.

For a Melbourne Cup fashion tipstraight from the horse’s mouth, Rockyrecommends the Boom Shankar cottonwrap frock and Far East beadsmodeled by Shaunie Purkis andavailable from The Last TangoBoutique on Main Western Road.

You can enjoy lunch and theexcitement of the Melbourne Cup at theDeliVino on Main Western Road on

Tuesday, November 6 from noon.Tickets are $69 per person and can bebooked by phoning 5545 0406.

St Bernard’s Hotel’s Melbourne Cuplunch includes a fashion paradepresented by the illahie boutique andan elegant three-course meal for $50per person, or a seafood platter for twofor $100 which must be booked byNovember 1. To book, phone 5545 1177.

The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyardand Winery, on Hartley Road, isoffering a two-course lunch for $35 perperson, including a glass of pinkbubbles on arrival. Bookings can bemade by phoning 5545 1666.

For further details on each of thesefunctions, check out theiradvertisements on the following pagesof Tamborine Mountain News.

Keep pace with fashion on Cup day

TAMBORINE Mountain Landcare hosted45 eager volunteers planting more than

200 native trees in the Cedar Creekbiodiversity corridor at the local State HighSchool site last Saturday. This event wasmade possible by the hard work of pupilsand teachers, Landcare members and localcouncillor Nigel Waistell (right). The treeplanting event was a fitting way to close thehighly successful Cedar Creek CorridorEnhancement Project.

Early in 2011, Kellogg’s Be Natural, inpartnership with Landcare Australia,provided our local Landcare group with$6000 for the further development of theCedar Creek corridor. This allowed Landcareto plant more than 800 native trees, removeweeds and establish tree guards to protectyoung saplings from frost. The project,coordinated by Rebecca Castley, has allowedother community groups to contribute also.TM Men’s Shed provided nest boxes, andHealthy Waterways and TM Landcare co-hosted a water quality monitoring workshopat the school.

Many thanks to the school’s groundsman

and enthusiastic pupils, led by GuidanceOfficer and Landcare coordinator, HughWackwitz. Thanks also to TM Landcare’sRegeneration Coordinator, Judith Roland,for her big effort preparing for the event.

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VISITING Cedar Creek EstateVineyard and Winery recently were

former Queensland Premier RobBorbidge, his wife Jennifer (left) andMrs Mary Roosevelt, of America.

As a board member of Cedar CreekEstate, Mr Borbidge is a regular visitorto Tamborine Mountain.

In his role as Chairman of theExecutive Task Force for the Institute ofGlycomics at Griffith University, MrBorbidge works closely with MrsRoosevelt, the widow of the late James

Roosevelt, son of American PresidentFranklin Delano Roosevelt. She hasspent all of her professional life as aneducator, with a passion forinternational educational experiencesfor all students.

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PROFESSIONAL photographer LianaMcCluskey (pictured) is more

accustomed to being behind the camerathan in front of it.

Originally from Mackay, Liana and herfamily recently moved to TamborineMountain from Brisbane where she and herfamily lived for the past 10 years. Her newbusiness, Mum the Photographer, focuseson her love of photography and her passionfor capturing special family moments.

A mother of three, Liana established herown business three years ago, offering anew take on portraiture of newborn babies,children and families.

“My key difference is that I am not aphotographer who will ask you to smile forthe camera, and posing is definitely not mything,” she said.

“I like to keep it real.“I love capturing the interactions

between families and the generalloveliness of day-to-day life with the kids.”

Liana believes every parent has theinnate ability to photograph their own childand, at the end of her portraiture sessions,she offers tips to mums and dads on how tobest capture on camera magical momentswith their children at home.

“It’s simple to create a stunning photo ifyou know a few of the basics aboutlighting and composition,” she said.

“My love of photography stemmed fromwanting to photograph my own three

children well, and the passion fordocumenting their lives has translated into acareer that I am equally passionate about –capturing real childhood memories for otherfamilies.”

Having fallen in love with TamborineMountain and its way of life, Liana isoffering a permanent 15 per cent discountfor local bookings. For further information,visit www.lianamccluskey.com.au.

Liana’s photography focuses on families

WHETHER you have a greenthumb, a sweet tooth or a

hankering for handcrafts, there’s sureto be something to take your fancy at StGeorge’s Anglican Church Spring Fairon Saturday, November 3.

Potted plants at bargain prices,jams and sweets and beautiful quilts,baby clothes and knitted toys will bejust some of the items on sale in thechurch grounds at Dapsang Drive,

Tamborine Mountain from 8.30am.Face painting and free pony rides for

children will be part of the fun of thefair, which includes a book stall, trashand treasure stand, Devonshire teas andsausage sizzle.

Preparing their specialty items for StGeorge’s Spring Fair above are (fromleft) Bertha Power (plants), GiselaMeehl (jams) and Jennifer Reeves(quilts and toys).

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QUEENSLAND Police and SafetyMinister Jack Dempsey was on a dual

mission to Tamborine Mountain last week.He symbolically turned the first sod at

the site of the new Fire and Rescue Stationand handed over a new ambulance vehicleto local paramedics.

Mr Dempsey said the new $2 millionjoint urban and rural fire station would givelocal fire fighters much better facilitiesfrom which to operate.

The new station which replaces theexisting one that has served the communitysince 1965 means the 19 local fire fighterswill have the best facilities to help themrespond to emergencies ranging from firesand road accidents to swift water rescues.

Construction of the new station isexpected to begin in coming weeks, withcompletion expected by mid-2013.

The new facility is one of the first inQueensland to combine both arms of theQueensland Fire and Rescue Service on thesame site and will help promote a closerworking relationship.

Mr Dempsey said the new $183,000

ambulance vehicle was a specially fittedToyota Troop Carrier designed to giveparamedics an exceptional workingplatform both on and off road.

“The vehicle is equipped with everythingfrom refrigerated compartments that storelife-saving drugs to a power winch whichwill allow paramedics to reach even themost remote locations,” he said.

Welcome boost for emergency servicesThe new four-wheel-drive ambulance is equally at home on the highway or remote bush locations.

Police and Safety Minister Jack Dempsey (left)and State Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause,inspect some of the latest equipment carried by

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About 10 years ago when the mountainboasted about 4000 residents, 1170

people said they did not support acableway from Coomera/Willowvale toTamborine Mountain traversing theTamborine Mountain National Park andarriving at the northern end.

Fifty seven supported it. The highlysuccessful Cairns/Kuranda Skyrail wasbeing promoted as a desirable project toemulate.

For the cableway to TamborineMountain to have been viable it wasestimated that it had to service at least500,000 tourists(possibly up to twomillion) each year,i.e. at least 1370people each day.

Residents veryquickly identifiedmany areas of majorconcern. Theseincluded themountain’s lack ofinfrastructure – water,toilets, effluent disposal, etc. Kuranda hadtown water long before it got thecableway.

Unlike the wet rainforest area ofKuranda, our open eucalypt forest ishighly susceptible to bushfire. Thiswould have necessitated fire breaks thusscarring our escarpment and disruptingour wildlife and biodiversity.

And unlike Tamborine Mountain,Kuranda is on a large plateau and itstourist shops are on about half a dozenstreets. Bus destinations there areconfined to a particular area, which wouldnot have been the case here with extratraffic spreading throughout thecommunity.

From a quiet quaint country-style littletownship in a rainforest setting, Kurandaexploded into a bustling fast, smart,unrecognizable reinvention of its formerself.

Alarmed at information being receivedand concern for their chosen lifestyle, astrong contingent of mountain residentsformed an incorporated association with asteering committee from representativesof FOTM, TMPA and NHA. The “No

Cableway Campaign” was on its way.After mountains of media exposure,

countless hours writing reports andsubmissions by the NCC committee, theGold Coast City Council finally firmlyrejected the proposal.

The cableway idea has never really goneaway. It pops up now and then down theGold Coast when some bright sparksuggests it would be a certainly to makeheaps of tourist dollars. Nothing seriousever eventuated – that is, until now.

At this stage no formal planningapplication has been lodged and the

project is purelyspeculative.

The proposal willraise all the same oldissues. There is noinfrastructure inplace. Our roads aresmall and are alreadyoften congested,especially on marketdays. Once up here,tourists would need

to be bussed to a few destinations. Then,unlike Kuranda which had an old sceniciconic railway in place, one way cablewaytraffic would need to be transported onand off the mountain thereby significantlyincreasing traffic on our mountain feederroads.

Would an influx of tourists lead to anincrease in shops and a super sizedmultiple road “Gallery Walk”?

And with a constant stream of touristssailing past the eastern escarpment, howwould residents alongside and nearbyreact to the sight and noise impact?

Supporting the proposal are somebusiness groups from the Gold Coast aswell as Tamborine Mountain. There is alsosupport from Springbrook – provided thecableway heads to Tamborine Mountain!

For further information seewww.scenicrimratepayersassoc.org.auOpen Letter, Impact of Skyrail cablewayon Kuranda; Submission to the Hon. RodWelford, NCC Committee; & TMPA –Tourist related history of Tamborine Mt.

Jeanette Lockey,President, TMPA

Cableway resurrecting old concerns

WHEN will they be fixed? That’s thequestion being asked by long-

suffering patrons who have been caughtshort at the non-operational public toilets atthe Library/Post Office/IGA shoppingprecinct.

Some residents say the toilets have beenclosed for months. People wishing to usethem have been directed to the Spice ofLife’s toilets.

However, proprietor Alex Baan has beenforced to lock the doors of his restaurant’s

toilets because they have becomeoverloaded. They are now only availableto his patrons who are given a code numberto access them.

The nearest public facility is at DoughtyPark, more than 400 metres away. TheScenic Rim Council, which owns theLibrary, is a group title holder in the centre,along with IGA and the Post Office.

This is an unacceptable situation andneeds to be addressed as a matter ofurgency, according to many shoppers.

Patrons caught short at shopping centre

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AS the warm weatherapproaches many

people dream of typicalsummer things –swimming, enjoying acool breeze and long icydrinks, lying by the poolin the shade – it’s strangeto think that all thesesymbols of summer arebasically coping mechanisms that our bodiesuse to manage high ambient temperatures.

High temperatures and heat are not thesame. Heat is energy and is measured injoules, by removing or adding heat thetemperature changes according to specificheat capacity, e.g. it takes more heat energyto raise the temperature of water than to raisethe temperature of air, so water has a higherheat capacity than air.

To cope with ambient temperatures andmanage their own body temperatures,animals use complex processes that combineinto a function called thermoregulation.Living creatures have their own body heat;endotherms such as mammals regulate bodyheat by metabolic processes, whileectotherms such as reptiles have bodytemperatures that track the ambienttemperature in the environment.

Physical characteristics and habits ofcreatures living in certain environments haveevolved to assist in coping with conditions.The colour and texture of the body surfaceaffects heat flux through radiation emissivity.In hot climates the sparse hair of tropicalanimals ensures that heat is conductedquickly from the skin to the outside air.

However bodies must develop ways tocope with changes in outside temperatures.The hypothalamus in the brain works like athermostat which initiates proportionalmechanisms and behaviours once the

ambient temperaturemoves above or below acertain point.

When temperaturesincrease the body has todump excess heat. One ofthe primary methods is tolose heat throughevaporation, when liquidwater turns to gaseous

water vapour heat energy is used and thiscools the skin surface. Evaporating one gramof water can cool 585g of body tissue by1°C; so a 60kg animal which can evaporateone litre of water will cool its body heat by1°C. Evaporation can be through sweating orpanting. Increased respiration can changeblood chemistry by eliminating CO2, to avoidthis, panting uses upper respiratory cavitiesrather than the lungs.

Sweating and panting use water, in aridregions where water is scarce breathingpatterns may change; breathing through thenose cools and dries air while breathingthrough the mouth exhales moist, warm air.Test this by exhaling onto your hand via noseand via mouth.

Apart from sweating and panting, thehypothalamus initiates other mechanismssuch as counter current heat exchangethrough blood flow, dilating blood vesselsand behaviour regulation such as inactivity,seeking shade, wallowing in mud or water,drinking and seeking out dark, cool places orlocations which receive wind flow. In somecases animals may even become nocturnal orenter a dormant state called estivation.Birdwalk 21 Nov – Away walkBushwalk 10 Nov – Albert River Circuit

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THE 2012 Scarecrow Festival was atremendous success and it was evident

that visitors and families to the mountainenjoyed the varied display of scarecrowscreated by talented local artists, schoolsand businesses.

Tamborine Mountain Chamber ofCommerce President, Chris Kite said theoverall support for the event which isfostered and sponsored under the umbrellaof the Chamber was evidenced by thegenerous sponsorships from the Council,local businesses and the community ingeneral.

The scarecrow displays were humorousand creative and the influx of visitors to themountain who wanted photographs takenwith their favourite scarecrow hasencouraged the Chamber to continue withthis annual event.

“We plan to make next year’s event evenbetter than this year,” said Mr Kite.

Many businesses reported an increase intrade, particularly in accommodation andfood outlets.

Mr Kite paid tribute to Kerri Sanders andher dedicated team for their efforts inmaking the weekend such a success.

The Kids for Kids concerts were also a

great success, considering they wereorganised with just two weeks’ notice, andall other entertainment areas were wellattended.

The one disappointing feature of thefestival was the deliberate burning of theTamborine Mountain State School’s exhibiton the night of Friday, October 12.

The students who had put a huge effortinto making five beautifully craftedscarecrows were devastated to find thatthree of their creations had beenvandalised.

Tamborine Mountain Policed whoinvestigated the incident have asked foranyone with any information to comeforward and help identify the offenders.

Scenic Rim Mayor, Cr John Brent with some of the members of the Kavanagh, Hacche andHatezic families shortly after their elaborate snail scarecrow was judged best entry in the festival.

Tamborine Mountain State School’s entry here only hours before it was burnt by vandals.

Focus is now onnext year aftersuccess ofScarecrowFestival 2012

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FOR more than 20 years she’s alleviatedpeople’s pain, changed their quality of

life and helped them live more active lives.Now after practising for 20 years as a

physiotherapist on Tamborine Mountain, JillLatta is hanging up her shingle and headingto Perth with husband John and son James.Grown up daughters Kellie and Rebeccawill remain in Melbourne and Queenslandrespectively.

John, who has pastored the TamborineCommunity Church for 19 years, will takeup a new position as Church of Christpastor in the Perth suburb of Dianella.

“We’re sad to be leaving but also excitedat what lies ahead,” said Jill. “We’ve madeso many wonderful friends on TamborineMountain and we’ll miss them greatly.”

Jill, formerly of Brisbane, and John, fromMullumbimby, met in Los Angeles in 1984while doing volunteer work with Youth witha Mission.

After marrying, they moved to theMountain 25 years ago where they raisedtheir three children and Jill managed tobalance the demands of family life with herwork as a physiotherapist.

Jill estimates that she has treated thousandsof patients on the Mountain. She ran herown business in Main Street until recentlyjoining Physique Health across the road.

Jill has witnessed many changes duringthe time she has lived and worked on theMountain.

“In the early days electricity blackoutswere not uncommon and if someone had agas cooker we’d all be out front sharing acuppa. If not, we’d go home.

“I met an amazing array of people overthe years, especially members of the oldfarming communities, many of whom havenow passed away. There was always lots oflaughter.”

And from the general fitness point ofview, Jill has some interesting observations

Lattas to say farewell to Mountain

when comparing today’s community withthe community of 20 years ago.

“Younger people today are gettinginjuries that older people don’t get. Kidsgenerally are not as fit as 20 years ago –there’s too much sitting and not enoughexercise. Older people by comparison arereasonably fit.

“There’s a lot of neck and shoulderaches, thanks to computers,” said Jill.

Here’s Jill’s recipe for maintainingfitness and avoiding injuries:• Walk – it’s still one of the best forms of

exercise• Do some resistance work such as lifting

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These comments represent my personal viewsand Council decisions are decided on by amajority vote.

IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR SES Council has agreed to improve the conditionsof service for Council employees who aremembers of the SES. They are now to begranted two weeks paid leave to attendoperational call outs rather than the one weekpreviously granted. This brings them intoline with the Defence Reserves.YOUNGMAN FAMILY PARKThe following issues have been brought to my attention withregard to Youngman Family Park:• Predominance of clover in the dog park; and• Need for a handrail down the slope into the Park.I have brought these two issues to the attention of Council andwill report back to the community on progress made.POST-ELECTION ISSUESA number of issues were raised with me during the post electionperiod. I am slowly working through them and will adviseindividuals or the community on progress as it occurs. If there is aparticular issue which requires immediate attention, pleasecontact me again.WONGAWALLAN ROADCouncil officers have now agreed to the erection of a 50kph signand a pedestrian sign on the western end of Wongawallan Road.These signs will now be ordered.ROAD SIGN, JUNCTION LONG AND LAHEY ROADSThe above road sign states “Gold Coast Via Canungra.” There isapparently a history behind this sign but with no other signagenearby directing people to the Gold Coast, it seems out of place.After discussions, it is Council’s intention to paint it out. If youhave a reason for the sign to be kept, please contact me.OPENING OF THE KNOLL ROAD TRANSFER FACILITYThe Knoll Road Transfer Facility is being officially opened onWed 31 Oct at 1.30pm. It has been a controversial decision butthe community now needs to move on and look to the future.There are two issues which require a resolution:• Speed limits along Knoll Road; • Provision of an oil dump facility; and• Reduction of traffic by increasing allowable refuse loads.All are in the hands of Council Officers and I will report onprogress as it becomes available.SCARECROW FESTIVALWhat a marvellous event and congratulations to Kerry Sandersand her band of volunteers. In addition,a thank you andcongratulations to Nigel Summers and his band of volunteers fororganising the Bush Dance. Also, a big thank you to thecommunity for supporting the event. Now, you all need to putyour name down for the Tour de Tamborine on 2 Dec. Comewalking, running or cycling or volunteer to help,www.tourdetamborine.com.au.COMMUNITY FORUMThe last Community Forum for the year is to be held on Sun 4November at 2pm in the Vonda Youngman Community Centre.Do you have any wishes for next year’s budget, apart from alowering of rates!! Inclusions need to be advised so that they canbe costed for consideration.CONSULTATIONSConsultations will be held in the library on Wed 14 November andWednesday 12 December, 4pm – 5.30pm. I am also available forone on one meetings at your convenience. My contact details are:Home: 07 5545 0223 Mobile: 0423 931 075Email: npw1@sctelco.net.au or nigel.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Councillor’s CommentNIGEL WAISTELL – DIVISION 1

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These comments represent my personal viewsand Council decisions are decided on by amajority vote.

KNOLL ROADIn view of the road safety and amenityconcerns for residents, motorists,pedestrians, cyclists and wildlife along thisincreasingly busy road to Knoll NationalPark and the recently upgraded wastefacility, it was decided to commence areview of the speed limit of this stretch of road. The currentspeed limit is 50 kph.

THE DRAFT CANUNGRA LOCAL COMMUNITYPLANNING STUDYThis Study outlines a 20 year plan for Canungra’s future. As partof the community consultation a public information session willbe held at Canungra State School on 22 November 6 - 8 pm. Theplan and survey are available at SRRC websitewww.scenicrim.qld.gov.au

KOALASI have recently received a number of reports of koalas sighted onTamborine Mountain. Usually they are passing through and willmove on after a day, they are often harassed by birds who regardthem as a potential predator. If a koala remains in one tree for acouple of days it may be sick or injured and require assistance.SRRC maintains a database of koala observations so please feelfree to contact me or council officers if you wish to record theinformation.

MOBILE LIBRARYDuring the construction of the new roundabout in Tamborine themobile library will be parked at the Tamborine Memorial Hall.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSNominations close 16 November. If you require forms pleasecontact me or download fromwww.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/australia-day-awards-2013.

TOUR DE TAMBORINEBike, run or walk at this fun charity event held on 2 Decemberwww.tourdetamborine.com.au

CALDERA ART AWARDS 2012This Exhibition is being held at The Centre, Beaudesert 20October to 24 November. Admission is free.

COMMUNITY GRANTSA reminder for community groups that applications for thecurrent round of grants must be submitted by 9 November 2012.

HEALTHY WATERWAYS Healthy Waterways Report Card 2012 for SEQ was released on24 October. Annual grades for the health of waterways andMoreton Bay are based on analysis of data collected at 389 sites.Local catchments grades declined slightly Logan D+, Albert C+,Coomera B-. A major issue is increased sediment entering ourwaterways. Further information www.healthywaterways.org

COMMUNITY FORUMThe next Community Forum will be held on Sunday 4 November2pm at the Vonda Youngman Centre.

Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.auMy contact details:Email: nadia.o@scenicrim.qld.gov.auTel: 5540 5402Mobile: 0418 221 453

Councillor’s CommentNADIA O’CARROLL – DIVISION 2

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“Animals are unique and not much different to humansin their diversity. The secret is to unlock each animal’sparticular personality and work with it, not against it.”

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SOMETHING to keep in mind. Strong presentations byresidents of the previous Boonah Shire have been made to the

State Government. They argue that there should be a return of theFassifern area to its previous status as a separate Boonah Shire.

Various justifications were cited. Government rejected theproposal but has left a very nasty sting or two in the tail. TheMinister observed that Council would need to provide a strongerpresence at the Boonah Council offices and stronger services onthe ground.

This could result in dilution of any economies that have beenachieved by consolidation of administration, engineering,planning services etc in Beaudesert. That consolidation is whatwas supposed to result in amalgamation economies. Further, theMinister noted Council could purchase goods and services locallybased not only on price but also in the interests of the community.

If these measures were adopted, who should absorb anyadditional cost – surely not the rest of the Shire? The Boonahsubmission noted that Tamborine Mountain already pays about$1860 per annum in general rate per property compared to $1345in Boonah and $1470 in Beaudesert. Considering the level ofgoods and services we receive compared to other divisions, wemay already be subsidising the rest of the Shire. We shouldn’thave to pay more.

*** A significant matter has resurfaced. On 18 October 2011, I

lodged a complaint with Council that the Mayor, Cr John Brent,had infringed the Councillor Code of Conduct with statementspublished in the Beaudesert Times of 12 October 2011. I havenow been advised by the Department of Local Government thatconsideration of all the information gathered throughout theexamination of these allegations found that Cr Brent did engage ininappropriate conduct. I believe that it is a matter of real concernthat it took over a year to reach such a finding. The process losescredibility.

***Council has requested correction of two statements in my

Council Watch of 2 October. These related to Councilmodifications to the Councillor Code of Conduct. Clarificationswill clear the air.

Firstly, I had written that Council had removed one of the morenonsensical provisions in the Code. Council maintained that therehad been no removal of a provision. However, the original Coderequired Councillors, when publicly expressing a personal opinionabout a Council resolution, to respect the democratic process byfirst acknowledging that Council resolutions represent themajority view of Council.

This applied whether or not the Councillor supported theresolution. The requirement to spout this rigmarole if theCouncillor supports the resolution was removed in the redrafting.My clarification above makes it clear that no correction to myprevious Council Watch is necessary. I cannot understand whyCouncil is complaining about my giving it a tick of approval.

Secondly, I had written that the modifications had provided forpenalties for the Mayor and CEO to be reduced. This wascertainly a case of brain fade and the reference should have beento the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The Council request forcorrection is in order and I am happy to correct and apologise.

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More success for TMSS Lyrebirds

THEY’VE done it again! Tamborine Mountain State School’sLyrebirds Chorale won its section and overall gold at the

Silkstone Eisteddfod last week. In August they took out the goldaward in their section of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, which isrecognised as the biggest of its type in Australia. The Lyrebirdsare conducted by Meredith Plant.

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or have an animal like Mr Ed tocommunicate effectively with your horseonce you understand its language, accordingto renowned horseman Graham Heffernan.

Graham, pictured with palomino Charlie,who is running a one-day horsemanshipclinic at Beaudesert next month, believesthat horses, like humans, are uniqueindividuals and that the secret to a goodrelationship with an animal isunderstanding its particular personality andworking with it.

“The most important part ofhorsemanship you can’t teach, it’s all to dowith feel,” he said.

“The language is feel – so often horsesare making statements and asking questionsbut we’re ignoring them.

“We need to read what’s coming fromthem and answer them right.”

Graham grew up in the Melbournesuburb of Coburg in the early 1960s whenhorses were still a part of the suburbanlandscape pulling carts for people such asscrap metal dealer Reg Tapsall, a formermounted policeman who inspired Graham’slove of horses.

Graham financed his weekend horseriding lessons by saving his ‘two bob a day’lunch money which, by the end of the week,would be the princely sum of ten shillings.

Although he learnt the plumbing trade,Graham’s real passion was working withhorses and he spent many years with rodeosand tent shows before going on to work inthe film industry.

However, his affinity to animals is notlimited to horses, and Graham has workedtraining water buffalo and even taking themto the Indonesian province of Acheh to helpvillagers rebuild their herds which werewiped out by the tsunami in 2004.

In his horsemanship clinic, Graham aimsto help owners build a better relationshipwith their horses.

That relationship, he believes, should belike a marriage between horse and rider –built on trust and respect.

“If you feel what’s coming from thehorse, your animal will be a lot moreconsistent in its performance,” said Graham.

His clinic will be held at Bellara Park,Beaudesert, on Saturday, December 1. Costis $120 for those bringing their own horseor $50 for fence sitters. For details, phoneGraham on 0448 634 180.

Graham helpsowners developtheir horse sense

QUEENSLAND Parks and WildlifeService (QPWS) rangers will increase

patrols at Cedar Creek Section of TamborineNational Park during the warmer months toencourage visitors to swim safely in therock pools.

QPWS Southeastern Regional Manager,John Carter, said swimming at Cedar Creekwas a popular way for families to cool off inbeautiful surroundings.

“Access is permitted to three rock poolson Cedar Creek,” Mr Carter said.

“For safety reasons, access is restricted tosome parts of the creek and creek banks,and there is signage clearly identifying those

areas and the safest places to swim. “Visitors are asked to stay on the walking

track and behind the barrier fencing to reachthe rock pools.

“Entry is prohibited to areas upstream anddownstream of the rock pools and to thecliff face on the far side of the rock pools.On-the-spot fines apply.

“Over the years there have been manyinstances of people seriously injuredthrough slipping on the wet rocks.

“Rangers will be patrolling the rock poolsduring the warmer months to discourageanti-social and dangerous behaviour andenforce the restrictions,” Mr Carter said.

Cedar Creek patrols will monitor safety

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This is one of Australia’s smallest birds, some 8 to 10cm long,occurring in the more fertile parts of the country. Its numbers appear tobe declining, though it is not regarded as endangered. It nests in earthburrows. I was totally surprised when the bird appeared. Fortunately Imanaged to get about 20 to 30 seconds of clear footage before it flewaway. Previously, in the same garden, I blew the chance to capture maleScarlet Honeyeaters – having just started using my HDV camera – anda Rose Robin by failing to properly focus on them. A success rate of 1out of 3 isn’t good enough.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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One small place on earth

Spotted Pardalote – Pardalotus punctatus – garden, Nth Tamborine

PICTURED with Graham Griffin, President of TamborineMountain Probus Club, is Yvonne Sadler, Public Relations

Officer of Probus Association Queensland (PAQ), who made awelcome visit to the club’s October meeting.

PAQ oversees the activities of members throughout the Stateand publishes a quarterly magazine.

Yvonne, who comes from north of Brisbane and had made aspecial effort to drive to our mountain, confessed that this onewas of the largest same sex meetings she had attended.

Members at the October meeting were also enthralled by anaccount of Richard Condon’s and friend Ian Souter’s crossing ofthe Bass Strait between Wilson’s Promontory in Victoria andLittle Musselroe Bay on the coast of Tasmania in 2004.

Although intrepid sea kayak enthusiasts, they were both over60 when they undertook the voyage and there was no backup boatto rescue them if they got into trouble. Most men of this agewould baulk just at the thought of such an adventure, but it wasinspiring to hear their story and perhaps it whetted the appetitesof the more hardy of our members.

Probus meets every third Wednesday of the month and newmembers are always welcome.

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members of Council’s executive team toofficially unveil improvements to theKnoll Road Waste Transfer Facility atNorth Tamborine tomorrow.

Council has invested $300,000 todeliver significant upgrades to the site.

Letters to the EditorReaders are reminded that letters to the editor must show full name of writer for publication.

Dear Editor,Residents may be interested in the

changes to the building site on the corner ofMain Western and Hartley Roads, where anew base for both the Urban/Auxiliary andRural Fire Brigade is rapidly taking shape.

The complex will be one of the first in theState to combine both arms of theQueensland Fire and Rescue Service on thesame site and will enable an even closerworking relationship. There are, however,some significant differences in our fundingarrangements.

Operations of the two arms of QueenslandFire and Rescue Service differ in that theAuxiliaries are trained to high standards forfighting structural fires, are directly fundedby Government, work to a roster, drive redtrucks and receive some compensation.

The Rurals are trained in bushfire andgrassland fire fighting disciplines, are allunpaid volunteers, drive yellow trucks anddo not have a roster system. This new homewill be paid for by Government and theRural trucks are 80 per cent subsidised byGovernment.

The Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire

Brigade will shortly be the recipient of anumber of changes in our funding. In thepast, the 24 brigades of the Scenic Rim havebeen funded by a levy, sanctioned byGovernment and applied by Council, to allrural properties in an area defined such thatroughly the same number of propertiesfinanced each brigade.

As this mountain is almost surrounded byNational Parks which do not contribute, thismethod of funding meant that we wereperennially short of operational funds andtherefore relied heavily on public generosityfor our fund raising efforts. This required manyhours of commitment from our members.

The Scenic Rim Regional Council hasagreed to join all other councils in the SouthEast, to levy rural ratepayers at a rate whichensures the operational needs of brigadesare fully met. This does not include mostcapital items requested by brigades, whichwill continue to be paid for by fund-raising.

Lastly, the Brigade thanks you all for yoursupport and invites you to monitor ourwebsite, www.tmrfb.org.au.

Roger SuttonFirst Officer, TMRFB

Dear Editor,You may have heard members of the

Harmony in Paradise Chorus singing in someof our local gardens during the Springtime onthe Mountain festival. This is something theyenjoy doing each year.

The Harmony in Paradise Chorus membersbelong to Sweet Adeline’s International andsing in four-part acapella harmony. Theypractise every Tuesday evening at the AnglicanChurch Hall, Isle of Capri, on the Gold Coast.

At present there are three members fromTamborine Mountain who travel downtogether each week. Two of these membersare past directors of our Mountain primaryschool choirs. We are always wanting to

welcome new ladies, particularly youngerones who would like to sing with us.

You don’t have to be an accomplishedsinger or read music to join the group. Allvocal training is given at each rehearsal.Members help each other and parts are learntfrom disks.

The style of music is popular, jazz, oldfavourites, gospel, Australiana and Christmas.

The emphasis is on the enjoyment ofsinging, learning how to be better singers,having fun and acting as a support group foreach other.

If you are interested in joining, please phoneJen on 5572 0451 or Fiona on 0420 500 728.

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Tourism was on the luncheon menuFEDERAL Member for Wright Scott

Buchholz (left) and Shadow Ministerfor Tourism, Bob Baldwin, pictured atWitches Chase Cheese Co where they metover lunch with local tourism businessowners.

Mr Buchholz said it was vital thattourism business operators be given everyopportunity to grow their business.

Mr Baldwin said: “Tourists want to seethings that they haven’t seen before. Theywant a uniquely Australian experience.

“This area is an extremely good positionto attract tourists and provide that new andunique Australian experience.”

Mr Baldwin encouraged business ownersto work hard at attracting people to theregion, particularly through the use ofrecently developed marketing methods ofthe internet and social media.

“Work with other local business ownersand employees to run your business at ahealthy profit and create opportunities forfurther employment,” he said.

“Learn to understand what yourcustomers are looking for. Tourism is aboutthe experience and you are in a positivetourism region. Treat everyone as the mostimportant customer.”

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The plot revolves around two rival clubcaptains who have no time for each other oranyone else, apart from their team winningthe local tournament. The play, byplaywright Ken Ludwig, was first producedin 2010 but was written as a tribute to thegreat English farces of the 1930s and 40s.

Full of hijinks and fast-paced comedy,The Fox on the Fairway is the Australianpremiere of a play that has had overseasaudiences convulsed with laughter. Settingthe play in Australia, we hope to achievethe same results.

Tamborine Mountain Little TheatreGroup has a band of talented localperformers, many of whom you have seenand enjoyed before. Renowned Mountaincomedienne Cath Buckley plays theromantically deprived vixen MurielBingham, alongside Peter Lancaster as herhusband Henry.

Henry’s arch-rival Dickie Bell, captain ofthe opposing team, is played by GavinJobson, well-known for his hilariousportrayals of the bumbling Sergeant Plod inour successful Inspector Drake series.Linda Simister of Dimboola fame plays

Pamela, Dickie’s estranged wife. To add a touch of romance and sheer

silliness, we have two young lovers. Louiseis played by Jessica Bennetts, who starredin a wonderful tragi-comedy role last yearas the young wife in Steel Magnolias. Herstar-struck boyfriend is Justin, performedby Bronson Ramminger, who was in thecast of Nil by Mouth and will beremembered for his fine performances inCrash and other mountain plays.

The production is directed by WarrickBailey, assisted by Brian Franklin. Theyhave both directed many successful playson the mountain.

You don’t have to be interested in golf toenjoy this play, in which all stops are pulledout to give the audience a wonderful nightof hilarious entertainment. As usual,seating is at tables so you can bring yourown drinks and nibbles and make a greatnight of it.

Tickets can now be booked on 5545 2084during business hours or on line attmbookings@gmail.com. Ticket prices are$18 adult, $15 concessions or $120 for atable of eight.

The play opens on Friday November 16 at8pm and runs on 17, 23, 24, and 30November, and December 1. There will be amatinee on Saturday November 24 at 2pm.

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MAIN GOLF CLUBThurs 11 Oct: Events cancelled due to bad weather.SINGLE STABLEFORD EVENT SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER

The great South African golfer Gary Player whilst he was at the topof his game many years ago was asked what made him so successful.Answered “I’m a lucky golfer!” “Lucky, what do you mean by that?”“The more I practice, the luckier I become” Great advice for anyone nomatter what sport they play. Ask one of our more colourful membersAndrew Curtis, does he agree with this I’m sure he’ll answer in theaffirmative. Your likely to see Andrew out on the practice range in oneof his snazzy outfits hitting balls and looking very relaxed andswinging with great ease. So all that effort paid off, Andrew ran awaywith today’s event with a brilliant 42 points. Captain Nick Blom whohits the ball a very long way (and I do mean long) but not always inthe fairway came in second on a countback from Glen (the madchemist) Bowring both on 38 points. You needed 35 to win a ball.Congratulations to Wayne our unassuming greenkeeper, they arelooking great! ... Latest news, saw Andrew Curtis the other day, wantsto know where the swing went on Wednesday. Cancel all that stuffabout practice, have a beer instead!9 HOLE TWILIGHT EVENT THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER

Golf’s a cruel game! Tony Murphy sitting around after his round of26 points thinking nobody’s going to beat that and in comes a betterscore of 27 from Chris Howes, what a player! Chris refused interviewsafter the game saying that he was still in the zone and didn’t want it toend. Well done Chris and let’s hope it stays until next week. The oldmaestro Rod Schulte was third on 24 points. Murph got a smile back onhis face after winning the app. on the 3rd and also NTP on the 5th.18 HOLE STABLEFORD EVENT THURS 18 OCTOBER

Tony Murphy was all agog after paring the first nine holes (26points) but the pressure finally got inside his head and could only puttogether a measly 15 points on the back nine. However it was enoughto see off the fast finishing Phil Robson (38 points) who has beenplaying a great game over the last few months that has been reportedin this column. Phil has been full of praise for his resurgence to lessonsfrom our professional Andy Koureas. Phil also took out the approachon the 12th, while Peter Smart the nearest the pin on the 14th. Asreported Peter still has not recovered his trusty club that he put intoorbit off the 8th tee last week. Peter, nobody is ever going to find it, Idon’t think anybody has ever entered there.SINGLE STROKE EVENT SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER

What great weather, although the course is starting to show somedistress on the fairways owing to lack of rain, most golfers like theirdownfalls after 5 pm. so let’s hope that in the coming days we get afew showers to quench the course, the gardens and all our tanks on themountain. That elusive player Damien Jennings who doesn’t practiceand only seems to play very occasionally turns up and takes all beforehim with a decisive win. Damien shot a 78 gross off a 13 handicapgiving him a great 65 nett, this man hits the ball a prodigious distanceoff the tee and apparently his short game is just as sharp. Well doneDamien! Young Tom Kerr shot a fantastic 66 nett for 2nd and washappy as the proverbial pig. Tom showed a real tenacity after a fewwayward shots but kept his cool and played exceedingly thoughtfulgolf. Well done young Tom! The old stalwart Romas Petratis camehome with all clubs blazing with a great 67 for third and was wellchuffed. A special mention of Verne Page who was seen laughing andjoking with his lady opponent who had just beaten him in the the VirgoBuckland matchplay event. Most male players would have gone home,thrown out the cat, complained about his dinner and locked the kids intheir rooms, but not our Verne. That’s how losing should be done.Personally I would have probably sabotaged her buggy. Well done DiLilley! You needed 71 or better to win a ball.

LADIES GOLFTUESDAY 16 OCT MEDAL OF MEDALS Winner Jennie Reed on a count back from Kay Hamilton. 70 nett.Congratulations to both Girls.Daily Winner: Sheila Irvine BrownBRD: Jennie Reed, Kay Hamilton, Lesley Brady, Liz Howard, Helen Teysand Narelle Cooper.App. No 17: Jennie ReedTurkey’s Nest: Cathy Achterberg and Kay Hamilton.

TUESDAY 23 OCT – MAY STAFFSMITH 4BBB, DRAWFOR PARTNERS EVENTToday’s winner, with a fine 47 points – Sheila Irvine Brown and SandraSeaton. Runners up, Helen Teys and Kay Hamilton with another finescore 45 points. Congratulation Girls. May Staffsmith would have beenproud of you all.BRD: Helen Teys & Kay Hamilton, Christine Youngman & Claire Attree.NTP: No 7 Beverly AirdApp No 15: Claire AttreeTurkeys Nest: Katherine Lim.

MELBOURNE CUP DAY: There will be Sweeps, drinks andcheerful comradeship. Anyone who wants to play an 18 hole game cando so provided you hit off no later than 9am. For those less energetic,a 9 hole event will provide the jollies. If you haven’t committed tosome other venue or function, come along and enjoy yourself. Foodwill be available.

For those travelling, enjoy and stay safe.Good golfing.

TM BRIDGE CLUBThurs 11 Oct 12.45pm 7 Table Mitchell

North-South East-West1st A Anderson/D Anderson 67.0% J Bligh/S Gregory 62.5%2nd J Hay/W Natrop 56.3% R Feige/S Feige 60.4%3rd D Merrin/M Smith 53.0% J Bates/K Mulders 55.4%

Tues 16 Oct 12.45pm 6 Pair Howell1st D Cowls/J Salter 65.8%2n R Feige/S Feige 57.5%3rd R Evans/B Wales 53.3%

Thurs 18 Oct 12.45pm 7 Table MitchellNorth-South East-West

1st C Burnes/W Natrop 61.9% R Feige/S Feige 67.9%2nd M Franklin/P Warrell 56.9% J Bligh/S Gregory 58.9%3rd D Cowls/J Salter 53.6% A Anderson/D Anderson 56.6%

Thurs 11 Oct 12.45pm 7 Table MitchellNorth-South East-West

1st D Santer/E Santer 58.1% D Donaldson/H Edrich 63.6%2nd C Bowman/K Bowman 56.5% M Gordon/P Morris 51.7%3rd D Anderson/R Evans 55.8% L Brady/C Youngman 50.7%Tuesday 23 Oct 12.45pm 7 Pair Howell1st D Cowls/J Salter 71.9%2nd J Eveleigh/S Tomkins 57.3%3rd R Feige/S Feige 56.3%

Thurs 25 Oct 12.45pm 7 Table MitchellNorth-South East-West

1st H Braithwaite/M Daines 60.0% J Bligh/S Gregory 61.3%2nd D Cowls/N Malouf 51.8% R Feige/S Feige 58.8%3rd T Campion/J Hay 51.4% F Hay/A Ihlenfeldt 50.0%

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1339, OCTOBER 30, 2012 – 19

St Bernard’sOpti-MINDhonoursTWO teams from St Bernard State

School recently distinguishedthemselves by each finishing second intheir respective sections of the highlycompetitive State finals of the 2012Opti-MINDS Challenge.

They had earlier won the LanguageLiterature and Social Sciences Division1 sections at the Gold Coast Regionalsection of the Opti-MINDS Challenge.

The wins entitled the teams tocompete at the State titles which wereheld in Brisbane.

Opti-MINDS challenges students tosolve an open-ended problem in acreative way, presenting the solution toan audience and a panel of judges.

“Coming up with and presenting thesolution requires divergent thinking,teamwork and a positive approach tosolving problems,” said Mark Ionn,Principal of St Bernard State School.

“To achieve this outcome is justtremendous, considering the teamswere first time participants.”

The teams were supported by thecombined efforts of teachers, theStudent Council and the St Bernard Pand C.

REGULAR school work stopped at StBernard State School recently for an

enrichment day which was dedicated tolearning about Asian culture throughthe arts.

The day began with a “Wayang Kulik”shadow puppetry presentation by aprofessional Indonesian master puppeteer.Children then split into elective groups andhad three sessions of art, craft, music,drama, puppetry, dance, even instrumentmaking and Indian cooking.

During the lunch hour, visitors fromlocal creative arts groups, as well asspinners and weavers from the Gold Coast,

demonstrated art forms to children. Theseincluded felting, water colour, pottery,spinning, knitting and crocheting. Othervolunteers helped children write theirnames in Japanese kanji and an Indianscript.

Prep and Year One pupils raised $450 byselling their individual pieces of art toparents.

Teachers, artists, and helpers went homeexhausted but delighted to see the joy inthe children’s faces as they took theirtreasures and memories with them. Thenext school enrichment day will focus onscience in December.

St Bernard State School celebrates Asian arts

These enthusiastic pupils savoured some of the culinary delights of India which were prepared by Patricia Arora. Is there any truth in the rumourthat Principal Mark Ionns came back for a third helping?

A proud group of youngsters show off their artistic creations that were later sold for a small feeto help raise funds for school projects.

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Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy)

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CLIPPERS NESTLadies & Men’s HairdressingShop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERYLet us price your landscape plant

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OPEN 7 DAYS. 176 Long Rd, Eagle Heights • 5545 4999

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Tamborine Mower RepairsSuppliers of new & reconditioned

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G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDomestic/Farm/Commercial

Shop 4, Tamborine PlazaPh: 5545 1207

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tmn05@bigpond.net.au

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

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

Lic No 047179

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORYBUSINESS DIRECTORY

TAMBORINE TAMBORINE

Ian Lloyd Licensed Plumber

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QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOWPREVENTION

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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 4271

Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

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5545 0115

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A fully equipped veterinary hospital right here onthe Mountain providing quality service including

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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 ofyour water tank? Dead rats, snakes, toadsor worse. Minimum water loss extractioncleaning system now available by The TankDoctor 0407 649 659 or 5545 3693.AUTO AIRCONDITIONING, Regas,Diagnostics and service. Dave 0423 334 336BOOKS & MAGAZINES FOR SALE –second hand and new local authors.Piccabeen Bookshop/ Landcare officebelow Joseph the Greengrocer, Main St. CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS!The ChiBall Class is based on thephilosophy of Traditional ChineseMedicine and is a beautiful fusion ofmodified Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Yoga andPilates with ChiBall Dance, MuscleRelease and Relaxation. The movementshelp to unblock meridian pathways andcontribute to an improved sense ofwellbeing. This “Exercise to music class”will leave you rejuvenated and stillbalanced and relaxed. Suitable for all ages!Class: Every Wednesday 9–10am, at theMount Tamborine Showground Hall.Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slipYoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmarvan der Lem. Mobile: 0434 547 184 email:dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.comMOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETSDistribution service. Advertise yourbusiness. Ph 0438 452 587.MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, cleanmulch. $30/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467.NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice,herbalist, 0417 630 615www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensedand local. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc.Call Roy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 574 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSESReiki, massage, iridology by appointment.Change your life for the better. Phone Jan0418 281 227. 20 years experience.VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/parts and genuine diagnostics. Phone VolvoDave 0423 334 336

CLASSIFIEDSEMERGENCY 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 4968

Blue 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 2522

Podiatrist: ..............5545 3311 or 0418 963 969Veterinary Surgery ..........................5545 2422Beenleigh Comm. Health ........(07) 3827 9811Beaudesert Hospital ........................5541 9111

T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADEFor burnoff notifications, membership & generalenquiries ............................Phone: 0407 747 999For Fires and Emergencies................Phone: 000Training Meetings are held at 7pm, Wednesdays atthe Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.

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