SCAMMERS at work in Willow Vale

Just thought I should let you know so you can pass on to neighbourhood watchers.

I was home yesterday when a man approached asking if I would like my driveway sealed as

‘they had some left over” from a job down the road.

From past experience when I lived at Yatala, I know that these guys are scammers.

They give you ‘a good deal on the bitumen’ and then the first lot of rain, the road disappears

and you can just lift it off with your hand.

Please warn any neighbours not to use them.  They will waste their money.

Thanks

NFP

NHW Member

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POLICE RESPONSE TIMES - HOW CAN YOU HELP

Some serious crimes cannot be reported directly to police link. If you ring police link about such a crime the staff at police link will request police to attend or that you attend a police station to report the matter.

We also do not want you to feel that you are wasting police time by reporting a crime to police. By ringing 131444 direct you are saving police time.   Also if you do not report a crime, police will not be aware of where crimes are being committed.  In order for our patrols to be effective in preventing crime and catching offenders, we need to know where and when to perform our patrols.  Reported crime assists in planning police patrols and is used to warn other residents of crime patterns in their area.

Remember if a crime is in progress ring 000 – or a serious crime has just occurred such as armed robbery ring 000.  For non urgent matters ring 131444. 

Speed
Q: How do I know that the speed detection device is accurate?

The testing and accuracy calibration of speed detection devices is in compliance with the relevant Australian Standard and the manufacturers guidelines conducted on a yearly basis. The police operator also field-tests the devices before and after each use in compliance with the necessary requirements as outlined by the manufacturer, Australian Standards and Queensland Police Service policy.

Q: What are the current penalties for speeding?

Current penalties for speeding are:

• Less than 13 km/h over the speed limit: $A133 + 1 demerit point.
• At least 13 km/h but not more than 20 km/h over the speed limit: $A200 + 3 demerit points.
• More than 20 km/h but not more than 30 km/h over the speed limit: $A333 + 4 demerit points.
• More than 30 km/h but not more than 40 km/h over the speed limit: $A466 + 6 demerit points.
• More than 40km/h over the speed limit: $A933 + 8 demerit points and 6 month suspension.
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  (Excerpts from Coomera District Crime Bulletin)

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Christmas Dance

Featuring music by "The Goldtones"

50/50 Old Time & New Vogue

When:     Saturday 3 December 2011 at 7.30 pm

Where:      Pimpama School of Arts Hall

                        5 Clark Way, Pimpama (take Exit 49)

Cost:      Only $10 - includes Supper & Prizes

Ormeau Lions                                                                               We Serve

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What is microdot technology?

Microdots are an easy and modern way of marking property for identification. Microdots are micro-labels, about the size of a grain of sand, which are engraved with a unique PIN (Personal Identification Number). The dots are barely visible to the naked eye and can easily be applied to any household items of value such as televisions, DVD players and cameras. 
Where can I buy microdot kits? Microdot kits are available via the internet and are available at your local PCYC 

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Queensland Parliament e-petition for a new Police Station at Ormeau

Our local State member, Margaret Keech MP, is sponsoring a petition to construct a new police station at Ormeau. A new police station would improve available police response in the Coomera-Beenleigh area.

You may not be aware, but the Coomera Division (which includes the Oxenford NHW area) covers from 
the Helensvale Westfield Shopping Centre north to the Pimpama River and from Mt Tamborine to the Broadwater. The next police station north of the Pimpama River is Beenleigh.

A police station at Ormeau would reduce the size of the Coomera Police Division, providing more 
officers to the Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera area and a faster response in emergencies.

Anyone who is a Queensland resident can sign a Queensland Parliament E-petition, not just residents 
in the area. If you wish to support the e-petition, click on the link to the e-petition webpage.

Source: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/

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