Crestmead NHW

Thursday, July 19, 2012

JULY MEETING 2012

Next Meeting at
Monday July 30th 6.30pm

Following meetings:
Monday August 27th
Monday September 24th
Monday October 29th
Monday November 26th (AGM & end of year social)

ALL HELD AT CRESTMEAD PCYC

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday August 10th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre

Message from The Area Coordinator
Rather worrying statistics this month with the number of vehicle offences sharply increasing quite apart from the number of people who have been booked for speeding, drink and drug driving. Perhaps some of the information given in this leaflet will be of help but the message must be for owners to be much more vigilant in protecting their property. The recent Logan City Council initiative OPERATION BOUNCE BACK to protect those vehicles which do not have immobilisers fitted was a great success in allowing another 100 vehicles to be protected. However too often vehicles are left unlocked or with valuables on show which is too much of a temptation for criminals to break in and steal.
Crestmead PCYC second Grey Light Disco was a hit with participants enjoying music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. We saw the competitive side of many dancers during the dance competitions with a first timer taking out one of the prizes and the 40+ president winning the lucky door prize. Next disco is on 7th September 6pm - 8pm. For more information please phone 3805 4100.
Marsden State School is holding a winter carnival on Saturday July 28th between 10am and 4pm on the school oval. Support one of the local P&C’s in our area and enjoy the fun with or without your children!
If I can be of any help with matters of concern please contact me by email crestmeadnhw@hotmail.com or by using our FACEBOOK page crestmeadnhw
Take care Geoff

RURAL FIRE SERVICE NEEDS PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH A RANGE OF SKILLS TO KEEP BRIGADES RUNNING contact www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for more info

If you would like to receive a copy of the LOGAN DISTRICT CRIME BULLETIN, or to make an enquiry or give any feedback email: dcpc.Logan@police.qld.gov.au. A lot of information is contained in the bulletin and there are photos of some alleged offenders you may be able to help solve a crime

VEHICLE SAFETY INFORMATION
· Remember to lock all doors and close windows on vehicles - even when in driveway
· Remove all valuables from sight - lock in boot or glove box and remove GPS AND
holder- if still attached to screen it is obvious that you have one so the car may be broken into
· Do not type in ‘home’ to GPS since if car or device is stolen, the thieves will have an ideal way to find your property to rob whilst you are still looking for your car!
· Lock garage and shed doors even when at home- sneak thieves can take just a moment to get in and steal tools and items of value- do not leave ladders in view since they can be used to break into your home
· Don’t leave your spare key somewhere ‘’handy’’ - under the wheel arch is just too obvious
· Same goes for your keys at home - if a thief can see keys through your security screen door on the hall table - they could just break in and steal whilst you are watching tv or you are in the garden etc
STOLEN CARS ARE OFTEN USED IN OTHER CRIMES
YOUR INSURANCE WILL BE AFFECTED AS WELL AS THE INCONVENIENCE
DON’T MAKE LIFE EASY FOR CRIMINALS

After School Care

2.55pm - 6.00pm

108% CCB $6.90

100$ CCB $7.65

80% CCB $9.50

Full fee $17.00

Yyou may be entitled to 50% ECC rebate

Vacation Care avaliable during school holidays

Afternoon tea provided

ENROL ONLINE AT HTTPS://PCYCCRESTMEADSF.HUBWORKS.COM.AU

Phone: 0408 652 088

Email stfrancissac@pcyc.org.au

VISIT: Community Hall

For account informaion call Crestmead PCYC on 3805 4100

PCYC CENTRE - DROP IN SESSION
FRIDAY AFTERNOON 4pm to 6.30pm

CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES

Monday various age groups between 3.30pm & 8.30pm

LITTLE SQUIRTS PLAYGROUP

Tuesdays 9am to 11am

SCORPION DOJOS Tuesdays and Thursdays
6.30pm to 7.30pm

ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Sunday between 3pm to 5pm

find support & friendship with other families & carers

CHILD HEALTH NURSE Friday 8.30am to
11.30am & 1pm to 3pm

COMMUNITY CAFE

Open Monday to Friday between 9am & 3pm .

ALL ENQUIRIES - 3805 1423
www.crestmeadcommunity.org.au

Thursday, June 21, 2012

JUNE MEETING 2012

Next Meeting at
Crestmead PCYC
Monday June 25th 6.30pm

Following meeting Monday July 30th 6.30pm at Crestmead PCYC

FREE PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO Friday July 13th 6.00 pm Crestmead Community Centre

Over 50’s GREY LIGHT DISCO Friday July 6th 6.00 - 8.00pm Crestmead Community Centre

NEWSLETTER June 2012

Message from The Area Coordinator
A big thank you to Crestmead Police for hosting our last meeting in May when we were joined by Michael Pucci the new MLA representative for Logan. We were very pleased that Mr Pucci managed to attend our meeting before heading back to Parliament for another meeting, and we look forward to implementation of the promises made by the new government in relation to laws and sentencing. As you can see with the statistics for the past month, the police are managing to track down the criminals but we need tougher sentencing to stop the repeat offenders. Of course we must do all we can to minimize the possibility of becoming a victim of crime which can be taking just simple measures.· Lock your doors - even when inside your home.
A sneak thief can be in and out of your home without you hearing so don’t give them the opportunity.
Lock garages and sheds tools and ladders can be used to break in.
· Lock your vehicles even when parked in your driveway. Put valuables out of sight and don’t leave GPS systems attached to the windscreen.
· Have safe plate screws fitted to your vehicle this will prevent the registration plates being
stolen and used for other vehicle crimes.
· Review your home and vehicles security. Often insurance premiums are reduced if you have window locks, burglar alarms etc fitted. Contact your local police station to arrange a safety audit.
· Mark valuables with microdots or engraving
I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting,
Take care Geoff

Identity theft information
At a recent Logan West Library information session regarding identity theft, advice was given that many break and enter crimes do not necessarily take plasma TV’s, laptops etc. The current wave of crimes involve much more easily transportable items electricity accounts, phone bills etc which are often stuck to the fridge or easily to hand these are major items which can be used to steal YOUR IDENTITY!!
We are planning to provide another fraud and identity theft information session and we will advise details of date & venue in a later newsletter.
Please ensure that your documents are stored in a safe place you would probably not notice forms and paper items until a later date when it was time to pay large items of value are not always the target of opportunist thieves.

NEXT GREY LIGHT DISCO

TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY JULY 6TH AT
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE.
$10 entry includes finger food, tea & coffee,

lucky door prize and music from 50’s 60’s and 70’s.
Come along and enjoy a local night out 6pm to 8pm.

Contact Crestmead PCYC (3805 4100)

Crestmead Community Centre (3805 1432) for further information.

PCYC CENTRE

DROP IN SESSION FRIDAY AFTERNOON
4pm to 6.30pm
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES

Monday various age groups between 3.30pm & 8.30pm
LITTLE SQUIRTS PLAYGROUP

Tuesdays 9am to 11am
SCORPION DOJOS

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
DAD’S PLAYGROUP

Wednesdays 9am—noon
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families & carers
CHILD HEALTH NURSE

Friday 8.30am to 11.30am & 1pm to 3pm
COMMUNITY CAFE

open Monday to Friday between 9am & 3pm .
MENS SERVICES

contact Arthur for support & counselling

ALL ENQUIRIES 3805 1423
www.crestmeadcommunity.org.au

Sunday, June 3, 2012

MAY MEETING 2012

Next Meeting at
Crestmead Police Station Monday May 28th 6.30pm

Following meeting

Monday June 25th 6.30pm at Crestmead PCYC

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday June 8th 6.00 pm Crestmead Community Centre
The theme is NEON

NEWSLETTER May 2012

Message from The Area Coordinator
Congratulations to Crestmead PCYC for a very successful CAOS & once again the younger members of our community had a great opportunity to see what is available with the PCYC. However it is there to be used by ALL AGES so if there is a pursuit you may be interested in, give the PCYC a call. They are also looking for more volunteers (as is Crestmead NHW) so if you have time on your hands perhaps you would like to help out. Phone 3805 4100.
The first Grey Light Disco was held at the Community Centre & I am sure that all those who were there agreed it was a great idea why should the youngsters have all the fun? Music from 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, a light supper & drinks available all for a very reasonable $10 entry.
The next one will be held in July so get your dancing shoes ready & have a great evening 6pm - 8pm.
We had a very interesting talk from the community education officer at Logan City Council Animal & Pest Management. The new animal laws were outlined & many of you may not be aware of the recent changes.
Contact LCC 3412 3412 for more information.
Some of our members are door knocking to gain signatures for a petition to request the state government to address the inconsistency of sentencing & to increase the number of Police on the beat. If you would like a copy of the petition to circulate to friends and relatives, please contact me on the email address overleaf.
Finally congratulations to the residents of Berrinba East who have recently set up their new NHW group. We wish them every success.
I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting at the
police station. Take care Geoff

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
All cats and dogs over the age of 3 months must be registered with Logan City Council. Owners of unregistered cats & dogs may be fined. Make sure your cats & dogs are wearing current registration tags. If you have lost your cat or dog contact the Animal Management Centre at 213 Queens Rd Kingston open Mon-Fri 8.30am –4.30pm & Saturday 9am-2pm. Ph 3412 5318.
Older residents can choose an older pet free from council under the ‘’SENIORS FOR SENIORS ‘’ program.
Changes to legislation now requires cats to be kept in an enclosure on your property to prevent them from roaming. The new laws offer more flexibility for the types of animals you can keep on your property & an approval system exists if you wish to keep MORE than the allowable number. All cats should be microchipped & discounted registration fees apply to desexed cats. A discounted desexing & microchipping clinic is available to pension & concession card holders at the Combined
Vets of Logan City Community Desexing & Microchip clinic open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm & Saturdays 9am-noon at the animal management centre. Cats can reach maturity at 5 months of age & with 2/3 seasons per year & up to 5 kittens each litter, one cat can have up to 150 kittens in its lifetime.
Barking dog nuisances are one of the most common complaints received by council if you lodge a complaint you will be requested to maintain a log of times & for how long the barking/howling or whining takes place.
Make sure your dog has access to a clean bowl of fresh water every day, has adequate shelter, has a daily exercise routine & is not sick or injured. Dogs are social animals and can bark due to stress of being lelft alone or through plain boredom. ENSURE THAT YOU PICK UP & DISPOSE OF YOUR DOG’S DROPPINGS, take a doggy bag with you. Fines apply if you don’t do the right thing.
More information from the Animal Management Centre or www.logan.qld.gov.au go to AnimalNet.