NEWSLETTER October 2012

Message from The Area Coordinator
Please take note that the phone number for the Police Communications covering Logan and the Gold Coast has now changed to 3445 8000. By the time you receive this newsletter the identity theft/fraud talk will probably have taken place and I hope that those of you who attend(ed) will be much better informed of the tricks that some criminals use. Just remember if it sounds too good to be true - IT USUALLY IS! Also now is a timely reminder to ensure your WI FI safety information regarding this is available on the police website www.police.qld.gov.au
IDENTITY THEFT/FRAUD TALK CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sunday October 21st 2.30pm
Did you know that instead of reporting offences by phone you can do so on line? Email address is policelink@police.qld.gov.au and again on the police website there are examples of what information is needed.
The new Commissioner of Police is Ian Stewart who played such an important role in last year’s floods crisis.
We wish him well in his new role and also wish Bob Atkinson a very enjoyable retirement he was well respected and a man of integrity.
We hope to hold an end of year party in one of the Crestmead parks during November information will be on our Facebook page and website plus notices will be in the local free papers. Don’t forget our AGM will be at the November meeting and I encourage you to become involved in our community organisation.
I look forward to seeing you at one of the next community events.
Take care Geoff

REMEMBER SCHOOL ZONE

SPEED LIMITS ARE IN FORCE

7am—9am & 2pm—4pm

DURING SCHOOL TERMS

END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES—KEEP SAFE AND SECURE
As you are aware it will soon be that time of year again HALLOWEEN leading to SCHOOLIES and then THE FESTIVE SEASON all times when we should be aware of situations that can be dangerous.
With Halloween just remember that not all folk like to be bothered with the door knocking and then follow up behaviour by some people of ‘’egging’’ their property just for failing to open the door or give into the trick or treat message. If you have young children be sure they are accompanied by a responsible person don’t let them go out walking the streets alone each is too precious to allow anything to happen to them.
Schoolies is too much of a temptation to some youngsters who are on the brink of their adult lives.
We all remember the ONE PUNCH CAN KILL campaign started with a young man being hit and subsequently dying for absolutely no reason at all drink and drugs can affect people differently and the police will charge parents who supply their children with alcohol to take to these schoolies events - if the atmosphere is good enough, you don’t need alcohol to enjoy yourself. There is the possibility of drink driving incidents, older people taking advantage of teenagers, causing damage and even death from over-doing the ‘party spirit’.
Festive season of course will involve too many temptations for some if you are going out and drinking make sure you have a non drinker in your party to be nominated driver or take a cab. Don’t take chances with parties being affected by gate crashers. Register your event with the police through the PARTY SAFE scheme and don’t advertise on Facebook!! Don’t swim if affected by drink or drugs and if you are out with mates - keep an eye on each others drinks so they are not spiked.
WE ALL WANT TO WELCOME 2013 & ENJOY ANOTHER YEAR WITH OUR LOVED ONES


ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Crestmead PCYC currently runs School Age Care Services at St Francis College Crestmead (Prep to year 10) with friendly, qualified and caring staff.
Our SAC staff work hard to provide a family atmosphere whilst offering educational programs, sport, craft, free play, homework help, multicultural activities and delicious, nutritional meals at each service.
For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088

PCYC NEWS
All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100

ACTIVE LOGAN BOXFIT

$3.00 7 YEARS + Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm

BEEP TEST $5.00 ALL AGES

CALL TO BOOK A SESSION BOXING 

JNR: $5.00 SNR: $6.00 4 - 14 YEARS 14 YEARS + Tuesday and Thursday 5.00pm - 6.30pm

HIP HOP LESSONS JNR: $5.00 4 - 14 YEARS Tuesday 5.00pm - 6.00pm

MARTIAL ARTS – AIKIDO JNR: $5.00 SNR: $7.00 4 -14 YEARS 14 YEARS + Monday 6.00pm - 8.00pm

MUAY THAI KICKBOXING $7.00 8 YEARS + Tuesday &
Thursday 7.15pm - 8.30pm

MUSIC LESSONS - BEGINNER’S GUITAR JNR: $5.00
SNR: $7.00 7 - 14 YEARS 14 YEARS + Monday 3.00pm
- 5.30pm (1/2 HOUR LESSONS - CALL TO BOOK)

BUSHFIRE SEASON IS ALREADY HERE
TAKE CARE & REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES
DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE
GROUND OR OUT OF CAR WINDOWS
CONTACT THE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE IF YOU ARE ABLE
TO HELP IN FIREFIGHTING DUTIES
CLEAN UP YOUR YARDS OF DEBRIS & YOUR HOUSE
GUTTERS OF LEAVES ETC WHICH CAN BE IGNITED
WITH STRAY SPARKS
ENSURE THE FAMILY KNOWS EVACUATION ROUTES
FROM THE HOUSE AND KNOW WHERE THE
MEETING POINT IS
KEEP VALUABLES HANDY SHOULD A FIRE OCCUR