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Volume 3 <strong>Edition</strong> 6 <strong>October</strong> 2011<br />

Phone: 8390 6694 Email:info@cscommunityupdate.com.au<br />

PO Box 3582, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> VIC 3023<br />

Closing Date for Next <strong>Edition</strong> Wednesday 26th <strong>October</strong><br />

www.cscommunityupdate.com.au<br />

Health conscious residents of<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> have welcomed<br />

a recently installed fitness circuit<br />

that includes innovative exercise<br />

equipment for groups and<br />

individuals to enjoy.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> residents step into<br />

shape with new fitness circuit<br />

Each machine has a description<br />

on how to use for those not<br />

familiar with <strong>the</strong> equipment.<br />

!<br />

Singing school of Natural<br />

Technique & Vocal . training<br />

* HALF HOUR LESSON’S $25<br />

* ONE-TO-ONE PRIVATE TUITION<br />

* ALL AGES WELCOME<br />

Mimi’s melody is a local NEW<br />

friendly opportunity to learn<br />

how to sing <strong>the</strong> ‘natural’ way.<br />

Contact Maree on 0434630637<br />

or 0407873150 for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

information.<br />

“People of all ages can have a go.<br />

Itʼs a great way to exercise<br />

outdoors at no cost, particularly<br />

as <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r is<br />

starting to improve,”<br />

Mr Pinan said.<br />

There are fourteen different<br />

fitness apparatuses situated<br />

along <strong>the</strong> designated walking<br />

trails, which range from 1.2 to 3<br />

kilometres in <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>.<br />

Set up in four stations along <strong>the</strong><br />

trails <strong>the</strong> gym equipment includes<br />

Push Up Bars and a Cycle Seat to<br />

<strong>the</strong> more complex machines,<br />

such as a Leg Lift and Ab-<br />

Cruncher.<br />

Culinary Skills Australia is your<br />

local training provider in <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

First Aid<br />

CPR<br />

Food Handling<br />

Food Safety Supervisor<br />

Responsible Service of Alcohol<br />

The fitness circuit is one of Lend<br />

Leaseʼs final touches to <strong>the</strong><br />

community it has created for <strong>the</strong><br />

last thirteen years.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Project<br />

Director Sean Pinan encourages<br />

all residents to explore <strong>the</strong><br />

walking trails and experience <strong>the</strong><br />

benefits of <strong>the</strong> new fitness<br />

circuit.<br />

“<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> is a fully<br />

established and thriving<br />

community and <strong>the</strong> fitness<br />

equipment is just one more<br />

element that makes this address<br />

special.”<br />

9363 1455<br />

Mayor of Melton<br />

Shire Council, Cr<br />

Justin Mammarella<br />

JP also welcomes<br />

<strong>the</strong> fitness circuit on<br />

behalf of <strong>the</strong> Council,<br />

commenting that it<br />

helps promote health and<br />

wellbeing in <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

“In <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton we are<br />

committed to a healthy and well<br />

connected community. Having a<br />

fitness circuit in <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

promotes physical activity and<br />

brings people toge<strong>the</strong>r,” <strong>the</strong><br />

Mayor said.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> is being<br />

developed by Lend Lease,<br />

Australiaʼs largest developer of<br />

masterplanned communities, with<br />

26 projects nationally.


Page 4<br />

School Holiday Fun across <strong>the</strong> Shire<br />

Page 5<br />

Connecting Young People to Real Jobs<br />

Get a FREE Home Energy Assessment<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Page 6<br />

Will dropping off your DVD cost an extra $122<br />

Lakeside Live 2012 - Applications Open<br />

Page 7<br />

Get creative with short story competition<br />

Page 8<br />

Cr Majdlik<br />

The Point Village Pedestrian Bridge set to open<br />

Page 9<br />

Cr Stock<br />

Badminton in <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Page 10<br />

Welcome to <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Catch on to <strong>the</strong> 2011 Fishing Expo<br />

Page 12<br />

Celebrate Carers Week<br />

Page 14<br />

Find my Bin collection day<br />

Imagine how fantastic <strong>the</strong> 2011 Djerriwarrh<br />

Festival will be<br />

Page 16<br />

LED Lighting Technology<br />

Page 17<br />

Western Suburbs Animal Rescue Service<br />

Nominate a local <strong>Community</strong> Achiever<br />

Page 19<br />

What’s on at your local Library<br />

Page 20 - 21<br />

Support your Local Businesses<br />

Page 22<br />

Support your Local Businesses<br />

Brimbank Little Athletic Centre<br />

Page 23<br />

Physio Tips<br />

Local Church Meeting Times<br />

Page 24<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Cricket Club<br />

Merrimu Services<br />

Page 25<br />

<strong>October</strong> is Western Suburbs Animal Rescue<br />

Service pet adoption month<br />

Page 26<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Tennis Club<br />

Spring into Summer with Tint Shield<br />

Page 27<br />

Lydia Lassila Youth Scholarship awarded<br />

Join in <strong>the</strong> Fun at Melton Plate<br />

Page 28<br />

The Man of Steel in Burnside<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Animal Welfare Network<br />

Page 29<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Fire Brigade<br />

Page 30<br />

Council responds to new dog legislation<br />

Green Living Tips - Soap Nuts<br />

Page 31<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police Station <strong>Update</strong><br />

Page 32-40<br />

Real Estate Section<br />

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Medical grade equipment<br />

Treatments performed by dermal clinicians<br />

Guarantee customer satisfaction<br />

Skin Clinic with Laser & IPL specialists<br />

$99<br />

IPL DEALS<br />

HALF LEG<br />

BACK<br />

FACE REJUV<br />

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Level 3, 13-15 Lake St,<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

P 8361 7829 E bare.skin@tpg.com.au<br />

What’s on and Where<br />

CS LIONS<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> & District Lions<br />

Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of <strong>the</strong><br />

month at The Club, Western Hwy<br />

7.00pm for 7.30 Start Ph: 9390 0842<br />

for more information<br />

-------------------------<br />

CS Animal Welfare Network<br />

Meetings are <strong>the</strong> second Tuesday of <strong>the</strong><br />

month 7.00pm at Stevenson House in<br />

C/<strong>Springs</strong>. Everyone is welcome.<br />

-------------------------<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Seniors Group<br />

Meet every Thursday at 10 AM at <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Recreation Centre,<br />

9-19 The Parade <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, opposite<br />

<strong>the</strong> library. Contact Frank Ince on 9390<br />

0550<br />

-------------------------<br />

CS LIBRARY<br />

NEW!! - <strong>Community</strong> Language<br />

Collection<br />

The library now has a small<br />

collection of DVDs and magazines<br />

in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Maltese,<br />

Sinhalese, Spanish and Vietnamese<br />

available for borrowing. Usual<br />

borrowing limits apply.<br />

Teen Crafties – Christmas craft<br />

Come along to make your own tree<br />

decorations.<br />

Friday 14 <strong>October</strong> 3.30 – 5pm.<br />

Suitable for 12years+<br />

Arabella Forge – author talk<br />

Arabella will talk about sustainable<br />

living, including growing your own<br />

food, stocking your pantry wisely,<br />

how to shop and save money and<br />

creating healthy meals. Tuesday 18<br />

<strong>October</strong> @ 4pm. Bookings<br />

essential, contact 9747 5300<br />

-------------------------<br />

Tell us what you have on &<br />

where so we can include<br />

in What’s on and Where<br />

Page 3


With <strong>the</strong> school holidays just<br />

around <strong>the</strong> corner Melton Shire<br />

Council is busily preparing for its<br />

popular Huff ʻNʼ Puff program and<br />

Multi-Sports days for children up to<br />

12 years old.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr<br />

Justin Mammarella JP, said<br />

Council was committed to<br />

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providing an obligation free quote for your<br />

gardening requirements.<br />

I am fully insured, and all of my work is guaranteed.<br />

I follow <strong>the</strong> V.I.P. systematic gardening system,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>refore your service is completed<br />

to <strong>the</strong> same V.I.P. standard each and every time.<br />

School holiday fun across <strong>the</strong> Shire<br />

improving <strong>the</strong> health and wellbeing<br />

of <strong>the</strong> community and would<br />

continue to offer programs like this<br />

to families in <strong>the</strong> Shire.<br />

“Itʼs important that we do what we<br />

can to improve <strong>the</strong> health and<br />

wellbeing of our residents. We<br />

want to showcase <strong>the</strong> high-quality<br />

facilities and activities that are on<br />

offer in <strong>the</strong> community, and<br />

hopefully inspire regular<br />

participation and promote <strong>the</strong><br />

long term benefits to health,<br />

social development and<br />

overall wellbeing.”<br />

Huff 'N' Puff<br />

The free Huff 'N' Puff<br />

program will have children<br />

aged 18 months to 12 years<br />

running, jumping, throwing,<br />

skipping and climbing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

way through a fun-filled<br />

program of activities.<br />

Huff ʻNʼ Puff will be held on<br />

Thursday 6 <strong>October</strong> at Ian<br />

Cowie Reserve, Westcott<br />

Parade, Rockbank. Parents<br />

can register <strong>the</strong>ir child aged<br />

18months – 5years for one of<br />

two sessions between<br />

10.30am and 11.30am or<br />

11.30am and 12.30pm.<br />

Children aged 5-12 will<br />

continue to take part in <strong>the</strong><br />

traditional two hour Huff 'n' Puff<br />

program of rotating through<br />

numerous fitness and healthy food<br />

stations.<br />

It is anticipated that Huff ʻNʼ Puff<br />

will be "sold out" so get your<br />

registrations in early to avoid<br />

disappointment.<br />

To register for Huff ʻNʼ Puff go to<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/huffnpufffo<br />

rm or pick up a registration form<br />

from <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Civic Centre<br />

/ Library, 193 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Blvd, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> or Melton<br />

Civic Centre, 232 High St, Melton.<br />

Multi-Sports<br />

The Multi-Sports days will be held<br />

in Melton and <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

and are designed to keep children<br />

active and entertained during <strong>the</strong><br />

school holidays. Multi-Sports days<br />

will be held at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Leisure Centre, The<br />

Parade on Wednesday 5 <strong>October</strong><br />

from 10am – noon.<br />

Activities at <strong>the</strong> Multi-Sports days<br />

include a variety of preschool and<br />

primary school sporting elements<br />

such as basketball, kinder gym, an<br />

animal farm, table tennis, soccer,<br />

scout activities, and arts and<br />

crafts. Cost is $3 per child and a<br />

parent or guardian must be<br />

present to supervise <strong>the</strong>ir children<br />

at all times. Parents/guardian must<br />

register <strong>the</strong>ir participation to<br />

secure a place.<br />

Registrations for Multi-Sports days<br />

can be made online<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/multisports<br />

form<br />

or parents can call <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Leisure Centre on 9747<br />

5327.<br />

Page 4


“Connecting<br />

Young People to<br />

Real Jobs”<br />

A New Workforce<br />

Partnerships Program<br />

funded by <strong>the</strong> State<br />

Government<br />

Are You:<br />

• 15 – 24 years of age?<br />

• Living in <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> or<br />

Melton?<br />

• Finished or left School, or<br />

thinking about it?<br />

• Looking for work?<br />

• Unsure where to start or<br />

where to go?<br />

The Bro<strong>the</strong>rhood of St<br />

Laurence is offering six weeks<br />

full time training to get young<br />

people ready to join <strong>the</strong><br />

workforce. The Australian<br />

Apprenticeships Access<br />

program will offer you:<br />

• Career Guidance<br />

• Apprenticeship, Traineeship<br />

or work preparation<br />

• Job Search Training.<br />

• Work Placement<br />

• Connections with actual<br />

employers<br />

• On-<strong>the</strong>-job support to help<br />

you settle in for your first 13<br />

weeks after <strong>the</strong> training<br />

program<br />

Get a FREE Home Energy<br />

Assessment this Spring!<br />

Do you know how much energy your home is using? Are you<br />

unsure about how you can make any more changes to power and<br />

money?<br />

Green My Postcode can help – and <strong>the</strong>reʼs no cost involved!<br />

All <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> residents are eligible for a FREE Home<br />

Energy Audit, worth $150. This 30-45 minute audit and looks at<br />

lighting, heating and cooling, appliances and more in your home.<br />

The auditor <strong>the</strong>n provides a report with easy ways to reduce your<br />

energy consumption.<br />

To take up this great offer call Nicolas on 0403 921 032.<br />

And if youʼre interested in helping to reduce water use this spring<br />

and summer, check out <strong>the</strong> new information on <strong>the</strong> Green My<br />

Postcode web page at www.greenmypostcode.com, in time for<br />

National Water Week (16 - 22 <strong>October</strong>).<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Blvd Denture Clinic<br />

Full and Partial Dentures<br />

Relines<br />

Repairs<br />

Mouthguards<br />

Medicare Scheme(EPC)<br />

Veterans Affairs<br />

Victorian Denture Scheme<br />

Dental Pros<strong>the</strong>tist<br />

Marina Nemcek<br />

Suite 3, First Floor Business Centre, Mercure Hotel Complex<br />

234 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Boulevard<br />

Ph: 8390 2702 or 0432 165 310<br />

Marlene Kairouz MP<br />

State Member for Kororoit<br />

Starts Monday 24th <strong>October</strong>,<br />

2011 at <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>.<br />

Contact Anne on (03) 8348<br />

5102 or email:<br />

you<strong>the</strong>mployment@bsl.org.au<br />

Shop T54 Brimbank Shopping Centre<br />

Cnr Neale & Station Rds Deer Park VIC 3023<br />

Phone: (03) 8361 7133 Fax: (03) 8361 7166<br />

Email: marlene.kairouz@parliament.vic.gov.au<br />

Page 5


Will dropping off<br />

your DVD cost an<br />

extra $122?<br />

Dry-cleaning and using <strong>the</strong> Westpac<br />

ATM could also incur <strong>the</strong> same<br />

additional cost. Since <strong>the</strong> slip lane<br />

into C Central Shopping Centre has<br />

been constructed drivers have<br />

assumed that this is now a new<br />

parking area. There are three levels<br />

of convenient parking<br />

located at <strong>the</strong> rear of<br />

<strong>the</strong> shopping centre.<br />

To avoid <strong>the</strong> $122 fine<br />

for stopping on a slip<br />

lane and as a<br />

common courtesy to<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r road users, please use <strong>the</strong><br />

couple of hundred free parking<br />

spaces provided.<br />

See and feel <strong>the</strong><br />

difference window tinting<br />

will make to your<br />

home or office<br />

Before After<br />

<br />

Lakeside Live 2012 –<br />

Applications Open<br />

Melton Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest to<br />

participate in <strong>the</strong> 2012 Lakeside Live Festival.<br />

Lakeside Live will be held on Saturday 21 January 2012 at<br />

<strong>the</strong> CS Square Car Park on Lake Street, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>.<br />

The event will include carnival rides, entertainment and<br />

activities, community stalls and a business expo which will all<br />

run from 4pm through until 10pm. The event will culminate in<br />

a fabulous fireworks display at approximately 9.30pm.<br />

Applications are now being accepted for community stalls and<br />

food vendors.<br />

<strong>Community</strong> stall applications will be accepted from community<br />

groups only to promote <strong>the</strong>ir services or sell quality new items<br />

such as plants, clothing, lea<strong>the</strong>r goods, pottery and ceramics,<br />

home wares, giftware and contemporary art and craft items.<br />

The sale of second hand goods is not permitted.<br />

Local businesses will also be invited to participate in <strong>the</strong> new<br />

and exciting Small Business Expo. Visitors to <strong>the</strong> event will<br />

be able to interact with local businesses that will showcase<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir exciting and innovative products and services.<br />

Applications will open to local businesses soon.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin Mammarella JP, said<br />

<strong>the</strong> community stalls would provide an opportunity for <strong>the</strong><br />

community to browse local groupsʼ services with <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to purchase a range of quality goods whilst<br />

enjoying <strong>the</strong> atmosphere of Lakeside Live.<br />

“Lakeside Live is one of Councilʼs major events and always<br />

proves extremely popular with families,” <strong>the</strong> Mayor said.<br />

Page 6<br />

Window tinting provides:<br />

Privacy<br />

Security<br />

Heat block<br />

Glare reduction<br />

UV ray protection<br />

Direct Factory Tint<br />

Call now for a free measure<br />

and quote 0413 946 955<br />

“I encourage all community groups to lodge an application to<br />

operate a community stall which will assist in promoting <strong>the</strong><br />

wonderful work <strong>the</strong>y do in our community,” he said.<br />

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 28 <strong>October</strong> 2011.<br />

Application forms and terms and conditions are available from<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/lakeside or by contacting Melton Shire<br />

Councilʼs Events and Culture Department on 9747 7200.


Get creative with<br />

short story<br />

competition<br />

Entries are now open for <strong>the</strong> 2011 Melton Shire<br />

Council Short Story Competition.<br />

Entries can be submitted in a number of<br />

creative mediums and can be a written story, a<br />

short film/animation, illustrations/photography<br />

or a combination of all three.<br />

The only requirement is that all entries must be<br />

short and tell a story. Written entries must be<br />

less than 1500 words and o<strong>the</strong>r story formats<br />

must take less than five minutes to experience.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin<br />

Mammarella JP, said <strong>the</strong> competition was open<br />

to writers of all ages.<br />

“There are great prizes on offer in four sections<br />

– adult, adults with English as a second<br />

language, secondary and primary school<br />

students. There are also special prizes for<br />

schools to encourage entries by <strong>the</strong>ir students,”<br />

Cr Mammarella said.<br />

“The competition is open to anyone who lives,<br />

works or studies in <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton.”<br />

Entries close on 14 <strong>October</strong> 2011 at 5pm.<br />

Competition categories<br />

and prizes are:<br />

Adult Section (18 years and over) – 1st prize<br />

$800<br />

Adult Section (18 years and over) with English<br />

as a second language (living in Australia for 10<br />

plus years) - 1st prize $800<br />

Secondary School Section (13-17 years) –<br />

1st prize $400. Prize for <strong>the</strong> winnerʼs school:<br />

$400<br />

Primary School Section (up to 12 years) – 1st<br />

prize $400. Prize for <strong>the</strong> winnerʼs school: $400<br />

Entries can be submitted<br />

by mail to<br />

PO Box 21, Melton<br />

hand delivered to <strong>the</strong> Melton Library (McKenzie<br />

Street Melton until <strong>the</strong> 15 September and<br />

Victoria University, Cnr Rees Rd & Wilson Rd,<br />

Melton South, from 20 September) Melton<br />

Civic Centre or <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Civic<br />

Centre/Library<br />

You can also email your story to<br />

shortstory@melton.vic.gov.au<br />

Winners will be announced at a presentation at<br />

Darlingsford Barn on 11 November 2011.<br />

Entry forms are available at <strong>the</strong> Melton and<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Libraries, Councilʼs Civic<br />

Centres and online at<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/library. For more<br />

information contact <strong>the</strong> Libraries on 9747 5300.<br />

Closing Date for <strong>the</strong> Next <strong>Edition</strong> of<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> will be<br />

26th <strong>October</strong> for<br />

Advertising and Editorial<br />

Shop 22, 13-15 Lake Street<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 3023<br />

P: 03 9363 0662 F: 03 8390 4367<br />

E: csmusic@bigpond.com<br />

W: www.carolinespringsschoolofmusic.com.au<br />

Call or text 0466 669 791<br />

Join my Facebook page: Cindy’s nails and beauty services<br />

For upcoming specials<br />

Phone: 1300 6 555 10<br />

Email: info@procord.com.au<br />

Web: www.procord.com.au<br />

Phones answered 24/7<br />

Prescription Nails<br />

Available<br />

Procord<br />

Security<br />

BAMBINO BEATS<br />

TODDLERS MUSIC<br />

PROGRAM<br />

Preparing <strong>the</strong> younger musician for<br />

future musical education while<br />

increasing motor skills & general<br />

musicality.<br />

Lots of fun for children and<br />

parents!!!<br />

Ages 0-4 years<br />

BRAND NEW FACILITIES<br />

Call 9363 0662 to book<br />

Cindy’s Nails<br />

Qualified Nail Technician<br />

Full Consultation<br />

No MMA<br />

No drills<br />

Acrylic Nails<br />

Eyelash Extensions<br />

and Spray Tans...<br />

Local Professional Service<br />

Protecting <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

& Surrounds since 2000<br />

No Contracts<br />

• Alarm Systems<br />

• Grade A1 alarm monitoring<br />

• Security lockup service<br />

• CCTV<br />

• Access Control<br />

• Loss Prevention<br />

• Mobile Patrols<br />

IT & Networking, Electrical, Voice & Data, Professional Business Services, Web Design & Hosting,<br />

Document Destruction Services, Hard Drive Destruction, E-Waste<br />

Page 7


Welcome to <strong>the</strong> <strong>October</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> of<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>Update</strong>.<br />

It is great to see that <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r is<br />

finally warming up, and with it<br />

comes more opportunities to<br />

participate in some activities with<br />

family and friends. Perhaps a bit of<br />

spring cleaning of <strong>the</strong> home!<br />

Donʼt forget that residents now<br />

have <strong>the</strong> option of getting <strong>the</strong>re<br />

unwanted goods picked up directly<br />

Cr Majdlik Talks for <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

from <strong>the</strong>ir home or office via<br />

councilʼs hard waste collection<br />

service. Simply call <strong>the</strong> council<br />

and have <strong>the</strong>m organise a time for<br />

your unwanted goods to be picked<br />

up!<br />

Most recently, I attended a launch<br />

for <strong>the</strong> ʻUdderly Artʼ project, at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Library, where<br />

very impressive life sized cows<br />

were artistically painted in a<br />

collaboration between local artist<br />

Blair Angelo and people with<br />

disabilities, <strong>the</strong>ir siblings and<br />

support staff from four local<br />

service providers.<br />

Their willingness to contribute and<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir enthusiasm have made <strong>the</strong><br />

project a great success. The<br />

artwork will be installed at Morton<br />

Homestead in Taylors Hill, which<br />

will provide <strong>the</strong> perfect backdrop<br />

with its green open space and<br />

abundance of trees.<br />

Council has started a <strong>Community</strong><br />

Languages Collection to match<br />

<strong>the</strong> growth of our culturally and<br />

linguistically diverse community.<br />

The collection is located at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> library and<br />

includes DVDs, magazines and<br />

newspapers in Arabic, Chinese,<br />

Hindi, Maltese, Sinhalese,<br />

Spanish and Vietnamese with<br />

Macedonian material to come.<br />

As always, I always welcome<br />

comments or feedback from<br />

residents who wish to contact me<br />

regarding any Council related<br />

matters.<br />

I can be contacted via email at<br />

kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au<br />

or on 0412 584 058.<br />

The Point Village Pedestrian<br />

Bridge set to open<br />

1-7 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Bvd<br />

CAROLINE SPRINGS BLV<br />

L D<br />

WILLIAM CIRCUIT<br />

WESTERN FREEWAY<br />

BALLARAT ROAD<br />

The pedestrian bridge linking The Point Village<br />

to The Esplanade Village was craned into<br />

place on Wednesday 21st September. Final<br />

touches to <strong>the</strong> bridge and connecting paths are<br />

expected to be completed by <strong>the</strong> end of<br />

September.<br />

Open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm<br />

For online appointments: www.gpexpress.com.au<br />

or call: 8358 0130<br />

Ample on-site parking<br />

The bridge is expected to be open to <strong>the</strong> public<br />

in <strong>the</strong> first week of <strong>October</strong>. It will also connect<br />

<strong>the</strong> new fitness equipment circuit based along<br />

Kororoit Approach and Seddon Place.<br />

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Itʼs spring and <strong>the</strong> growth of our<br />

gardens and all vegetation will<br />

explode. What with <strong>the</strong> great<br />

rain and heat we will need to<br />

put in that extra work to show<br />

off our suburb.<br />

It might be a good time to<br />

reinforce that residents are<br />

responsible for <strong>the</strong><br />

maintenance of <strong>the</strong> nature<br />

strips abutting <strong>the</strong>ir property,<br />

not just <strong>the</strong> front.<br />

So if you live on a corner block<br />

Badminton in<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Cr Stock Talks for <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

you must maintain <strong>the</strong> nature<br />

strip at both <strong>the</strong> front and side.<br />

Council has bylaws that<br />

address <strong>the</strong> untidy nature of<br />

<strong>the</strong>se areas and may take<br />

action if <strong>the</strong>y become too<br />

unsightly. Iʼd like to think that<br />

we are proud of where we live<br />

and work to enhance our image<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r than wait until it is<br />

enforced.<br />

Traffic management at <strong>the</strong><br />

intersection of <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Boulevard and <strong>the</strong> Western<br />

Highway is unacceptable for<br />

vehicles entering <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> from Christies Road.<br />

Recently cars have been<br />

banked back onto <strong>the</strong> Deer<br />

Park Bypass causing a<br />

dangerous disruption to <strong>the</strong><br />

major highway between<br />

Melbourne and Adelaide. It is<br />

not just vehicles travelling north<br />

but also for those trying to exit<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> in <strong>the</strong> morning<br />

<strong>the</strong> line of cars stretches back<br />

past <strong>the</strong> roundabout at<br />

Chisholm Drive. These<br />

situations are unacceptable<br />

and I will continue to request<br />

council to advocate strongly to<br />

Vic Roads to address <strong>the</strong>se<br />

very serious issues.<br />

Iʼd be happy to take your call or<br />

email on any issues you may<br />

have relating to council,<br />

community services or<br />

infrastructure please Email –<br />

garry.stock@melton.vic.gov.au<br />

or call 0421 708 061.<br />

Closing Date for <strong>the</strong> Next <strong>Edition</strong> of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> will be<br />

26th <strong>October</strong> for Advertising and Editorial<br />

Come down to <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Leisure<br />

Centre every Friday Night<br />

and Sunday for<br />

Badminton.<br />

You can book a court at<br />

$17 per hour.<br />

Social Badminton is<br />

available at $5 per Adult<br />

and $2.50 per child. Hire of<br />

Racquets and Shuttles<br />

available!<br />

Call <strong>the</strong> Centre on 9747<br />

5321 or email<br />

seand@melton.vic.gov.au<br />

to book your court today!<br />

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Welcome to <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>!<br />

The Lions Club of <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> & District is<br />

now holding <strong>the</strong> "Welcome to new Resident's"<br />

program previously run by Delfin <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong>. This is an opportunity to provide new<br />

residents with information about local facilities &<br />

to meet a few o<strong>the</strong>r residents. Moving into a new<br />

community should be as easy and as trouble-free<br />

as possible.<br />

The Resident Welcome Program includes:<br />

* Interaction with long term residents eager to<br />

share a wealth of knowledge and information<br />

regarding <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> and surrounds.<br />

* A welcome to new residents and businesses<br />

alike and discussion regarding <strong>the</strong>ir needs and<br />

expectations in our community.<br />

* Regular Welcome and Information Nights for<br />

new residents to <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. The nights<br />

also provide residents with an update on what<br />

is happening in <strong>the</strong>ir local community, gives new<br />

residents an opportunity to meet <strong>the</strong>ir new<br />

neighbours.<br />

* A Green Pass discount card that provides<br />

access to wholesale plants and garden<br />

products; and a range of special introductory<br />

offers and discounts from local businesses.<br />

* A House warming gift provided by Delfin.<br />

It's never too late to be made Welcome so if<br />

you've got caught up unpacking please book in<br />

for <strong>the</strong> next event that suits. The next welcome<br />

night will be on 26th <strong>October</strong> 7:30pm til 8:30pm.<br />

To book log onto<br />

www.carolinespringsonline.com.au/welcome<br />

Catch on to <strong>the</strong> 2011 Fishing Expo<br />

Get out your rod and reel and get fishing at <strong>the</strong> 2011 Fishing<br />

Expo from 11am – 2pm on Sunday 16 <strong>October</strong> 2011.<br />

With thousands of trout in Navan Park Lake, <strong>the</strong>re is plenty of<br />

fun for all fishing enthusiasts. When you want to take a break<br />

from fishing you will find lots of activities for <strong>the</strong> whole family<br />

including roving entertainment, 'Fla<strong>the</strong>ad Fred's Fun Fishing<br />

Show', children's activities, fishing information, giveaways and<br />

lots more.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin Mammarella said <strong>the</strong><br />

2011 Fishing Expo is shaping up to be a fantastic day for all <strong>the</strong><br />

family.<br />

“The Fishing Expo is a really nice family day; I encourage<br />

everyone to go along and enjoy <strong>the</strong> activities at Navan Park<br />

Lake,” <strong>the</strong> Mayor said.<br />

There is no need to register and <strong>the</strong> first 300 children to arrive<br />

receive a free gift including bait and a complimentary BBQ<br />

voucher.<br />

Please bring along your own rod, reel and tackle and wear<br />

suitable clothing and footwear. You'll find Navan Park on <strong>the</strong><br />

corner of Centenary Avenue and Coburns Road, West Melton.<br />

The 2011 Fishing Expo is proudly hosted by <strong>the</strong><br />

Didyabringyarodalong Angling Club toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> Melton<br />

Shire Council and is also supported by <strong>the</strong> Department of<br />

Primary Industries (Fisheries).<br />

For more information, contact Melton Shire Council's Events and<br />

Culture team on 9747 7200 or email events@melton.vic.gov.au<br />

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Celebrate Carers Week at CARE Melton Expo<br />

To celebrate Carers Week (16 – 22<br />

<strong>October</strong>), Melton Shire Council is<br />

hosting CARE Melton 2011 – Carers<br />

Access Resources EXPO.<br />

The Expo will be held on Wednesday<br />

19 <strong>October</strong> 2011, 10am – 2pm at <strong>the</strong><br />

Melton <strong>Community</strong> Hall, 232 High<br />

Street, Melton.<br />

Over 30 exhibitors will feature at <strong>the</strong><br />

expo including Diabetes Australia,<br />

Djerriwarrh Health Services, Merrimu<br />

Services, Norwood Association,<br />

Autism Victoria, and Alzheimer's<br />

Australia.<br />

The <strong>the</strong>me of this year's expo is<br />

'Accessible Transport' with both<br />

community and public transport<br />

providers participating including Myki,<br />

Metro Travels Aid and Transport<br />

Connections.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin<br />

Mammarella JP, encouraged<br />

residents to attend <strong>the</strong> Expo.<br />

“Residents who are interested in<br />

finding out more about programs,<br />

services and support that is available<br />

to <strong>the</strong>m are encouraged to come<br />

along and explore <strong>the</strong> expo and enjoy<br />

<strong>the</strong> range of workshops.”<br />

Family Relationship Services for<br />

Carers will also be hosting a free<br />

information workshop on Wills and<br />

Estates Planning to help carers to<br />

better plan for <strong>the</strong> future of <strong>the</strong> person<br />

<strong>the</strong>y care for.<br />

Artist Peter Cave will be<br />

demonstrating his painting skills and<br />

encouraging participation of people<br />

with a disability and carers in <strong>the</strong> arts.<br />

A silent auction including four of<br />

Peter's outstanding works will take<br />

place during <strong>the</strong> Expo.<br />

There will be free 25 minute relaxation<br />

workshops with a complimentary yoga<br />

mat provided for those interested in<br />

learning how to become more relaxed<br />

and refreshed.<br />

Copies of 'A Guide to Disability and<br />

Aged Services in <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton'<br />

which provides information on over<br />

200 support and care services will<br />

also be available at <strong>the</strong> Expo.<br />

A light lunch and refreshments will be<br />

provided and <strong>the</strong>re will be<br />

entertainment by <strong>the</strong> Stiletto Sisters<br />

and community groups.<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong> Expo<br />

contact Council's <strong>Community</strong> Care<br />

and Inclusion unit on 9747 7200.<br />

Caesia Gardens hosts BBQ celebration<br />

Local retirement community Caesia Gardens will be throwing open its<br />

doors to <strong>the</strong> wider community on Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 23 with <strong>the</strong> village<br />

hosting a BBQ Street Party to celebrate <strong>the</strong> villageʼs newly released<br />

homes.<br />

For those considering retirement living,<br />

<strong>the</strong> BBQ Street Party will be a great<br />

opportunity to see firsthand what life is<br />

like at Caesia Gardens – one of Lend<br />

Leaseʼs vibrant retirement villages.<br />

“As part of <strong>the</strong> day we will have a<br />

sausage sizzle, a roving jazz performer,<br />

childrenʼs entertainment and <strong>the</strong> villageʼs<br />

new bocce field will be open for games,<br />

as will <strong>the</strong> bowling green and outdoor<br />

chess set. It promises to be a lot of fun,”<br />

said Gail Monument from Caesia<br />

Gardens.<br />

“Weʼre certainly looking forward to introducing our wonderful village to<br />

<strong>the</strong> wider community and weʼre extending <strong>the</strong> invitation to anyone who<br />

would like to come along.”<br />

Guests will also be invited to tour <strong>the</strong> new units available as part of<br />

stage five of <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

Caesia Gardens offers two or three bedroom homes with generous<br />

open plan living and dining areas that are light-filled and spacious. All<br />

homes have a five star energy rating and have been designed to take<br />

advantage of natural sunshine for passive solar heating.<br />

“We have a close-knit community of active and<br />

engaged residents here, complemented by<br />

fantastic facilities and spacious, comfortable<br />

units,” Gail said.<br />

“Whatʼs more, many of our residents have<br />

found downsizing and having extra assistance<br />

with general maintenance has meant <strong>the</strong>y<br />

have a lot more time to spend with friends and<br />

family, as well as being able to enjoy many of<br />

<strong>the</strong> activities <strong>the</strong> village has to offer.<br />

“We are certainly expecting <strong>the</strong> new units to<br />

generate significant interest. If youʼve been<br />

curious about retirement living, why not come along to <strong>the</strong> BBQ and<br />

take a tour of <strong>the</strong> village to see firsthand whatʼs on offer.”<br />

Caesia Gardens is one of Lend Leaseʼs vibrant retirement communities<br />

located in <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. For more information please<br />

call (03) 9092 3860.<br />

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Find my bin collection day<br />

Melton Shire Council has developed a tool to make it easy for residents<br />

to find out <strong>the</strong> days of <strong>the</strong>ir rubbish, recycling and green waste bin<br />

collections.<br />

The “Find My Bin Collection Dayʼ tool asks residents to enter <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

street address to identify which day of <strong>the</strong> week <strong>the</strong>ir bins are<br />

collected. The tool can be found on <strong>the</strong> rubbish/recycling page and<br />

new residentsʼ page of Councilʼs website.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin Mammarella JP, said <strong>the</strong> tool<br />

was accessible to residents and simple to use.<br />

“Council is committed to improving services for residents and ensuring<br />

important information is readily available.<br />

“Each week, 154 people move into our Shire and itʼs <strong>the</strong> little things like<br />

knowing when your rubbish and recycling gets collected that makes<br />

moving to a new area easier.<br />

Garbage bins are collected every week in all collection areas of Melton<br />

Shire. Recycling and green waste bins are collected alternating weeks.<br />

Residents must ensure <strong>the</strong>ir bins are out on <strong>the</strong> kerbside by 6am on<br />

<strong>the</strong> bin collection day.<br />

The ʻFind my Bin Collection Day webpage can be accessed via<br />

http://www.melton.vic.gov.au/recycling<br />

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ʻImagineʼ how fantastic <strong>the</strong> 2011<br />

Djerriwarrh Festival will be!<br />

Rock sensation James Reyne will headline a<br />

fabulous day of fun and entertainment at <strong>the</strong> 2011<br />

Djerriwarrh Festival.<br />

Held on Saturday 5 November at <strong>the</strong> Melton<br />

Recreation Reserve, <strong>the</strong> 2011 festival <strong>the</strong>me is<br />

'imagine'.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin Mammarella<br />

JP, said 2011 would be a big year for <strong>the</strong><br />

Djerriwarrh Festival.<br />

“Every year <strong>the</strong> Djerriwarrh Festival gets better and<br />

better, now in its 32nd year, it truly is a showcase<br />

of our diverse community, celebrating all <strong>the</strong> things<br />

that make <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton great,” Cr<br />

Mammarella said.<br />

All <strong>the</strong> most popular Festival features are back in<br />

2011, including <strong>the</strong> street parade, market stalls,<br />

Get Active Expo, Lions Club carnival, Young@Art<br />

show, activities and workshops for all ages along<br />

with <strong>the</strong> spectacular fireworks display.<br />

New to <strong>the</strong> Djerriwarrh Festival in 2011 is <strong>the</strong><br />

Business EXPOsed small business expo,<br />

showcasing a range of local businesses.<br />

The voice of a generation, James Reyne will<br />

headline <strong>the</strong> event, singing hits from his Australian<br />

Crawl and solo career.<br />

The soulful Josh Owen will keep <strong>the</strong> crowd<br />

entertained in <strong>the</strong> evening, while <strong>the</strong> kids will love<br />

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amazing beats of Asiko, a drumming and dancing<br />

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Entertainment starts on <strong>the</strong> Main Stage at<br />

12.15pm and <strong>the</strong> Festival concludes at 9.15pm<br />

with <strong>the</strong> traditional fireworks display.<br />

Performances will also take place on <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Stage from 12pm until 4pm, featuring<br />

local groups, along with demonstrations from<br />

sporting and recreation clubs on <strong>the</strong> main oval.<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong> Djerriwarrh Festival<br />

contact Council's Events team on 9747 7200, or<br />

visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/djfestival


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Direct from <strong>the</strong> manufacturer,<br />

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We look forward to serving You, and<br />

have a Bra Fitting Specialist<br />

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Mention this ad and go into <strong>the</strong><br />

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Closing Date<br />

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<strong>Edition</strong> of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>Update</strong> will be<br />

26th <strong>October</strong><br />

for<br />

Advertising<br />

and Editorial


WESTERN<br />

SUBURBS ANIMAL<br />

RESCUE SERVICE<br />

About Us<br />

Western Suburbs Animal Rescue<br />

Service is a <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

based community animal rescue<br />

service. We specialize in <strong>the</strong><br />

rescue of un-owned, homeless,<br />

hungry, and sick cats that have<br />

been dumped, abandoned and<br />

are stray. Western Suburbs<br />

Animal Rescue Service has a<br />

total dedication to rescuing and<br />

assisting all animals in need.<br />

Western Suburbs Animal Rescue<br />

Service has experienced rescuers<br />

that can be called to assist in<br />

animal rescue. Our very important<br />

rescuers and transporters can<br />

respond to emergency calls to<br />

any animal in despair including<br />

sick, orphaned, injured, dumped,<br />

lost / stray animals in need.<br />

Please call 0400 988 931 or<br />

email:<br />

animalrescuemelbourne@gmail.com<br />

Our Mission & Aims<br />

We aim:<br />

• To reduce <strong>the</strong> number of<br />

un-owned, homeless, hungry,<br />

sick and stray animals on <strong>the</strong><br />

streets<br />

• To re home all healthy<br />

surrendered animals desexed,<br />

micro chipped, vaccinated,<br />

wormed and flea treated.<br />

• To ensure all native animals<br />

rescued are taken to licensed<br />

wildlife carers, veterinarians or<br />

shelters.<br />

• To educate <strong>the</strong> community on<br />

<strong>the</strong> care and welfare of all<br />

animals.<br />

• To promote mandatory<br />

desexing of all companion<br />

animals.<br />

• To ensure native wildlife is<br />

rescued in accordance with <strong>the</strong><br />

relevant government<br />

organizationsʼ policies.<br />

• To foster community awareness<br />

and appreciation of <strong>the</strong> intrinsic<br />

value of native wildlife and its<br />

habitats.<br />

• To work in collaboration with like<br />

organizations for <strong>the</strong> benefit of<br />

native wildlife and its habitat.<br />

Nominate a local <strong>Community</strong> Achiever<br />

Melton Shire Council residents are<br />

encouraged to nominate an<br />

outstanding resident or group for <strong>the</strong><br />

annual Australia Day <strong>Community</strong><br />

Achievement Awards.<br />

The awards are presented each year<br />

on Australia Day and recognise <strong>the</strong><br />

contribution of local groups and<br />

individuals.<br />

Nominations are now open for<br />

Citizen of <strong>the</strong> Year, Youth Citizen of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Year (under 25) and <strong>Community</strong><br />

Group/Project of The Year.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr<br />

Justin Mammarella JP, said <strong>the</strong><br />

awards acknowledged <strong>the</strong> valuable<br />

contribution of residents to <strong>the</strong><br />

community.<br />

“If you know someone that has made<br />

an outstanding contribution to our<br />

community and should be<br />

acknowledged for <strong>the</strong>ir contributions<br />

Contact Dorothy: M 0425 826 205<br />

E kindermusik@pianoandorgan.com.au<br />

www.pianoandorgan.com.au<br />

Find us on Facebook<br />

please nominate <strong>the</strong>m for an<br />

Australia Day <strong>Community</strong><br />

Achievement Award,” Cr<br />

Mammarella said.<br />

“These awards recognise those<br />

people and groups in our community<br />

who have made a significant<br />

contribution to <strong>the</strong> lives of o<strong>the</strong>rs.”<br />

Nomination forms are available from<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/australiaday<br />

or from <strong>the</strong> Melton or <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Civic Centres.<br />

Nominations close Friday 25<br />

November 2011.<br />

The awards will be presented at<br />

Australia Day celebrations on 26<br />

January 2011 between 9am and<br />

12pm at <strong>the</strong> Willows Historical Park,<br />

Reserve Road, Melton.<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong> Australia<br />

Day <strong>Community</strong> Achievement<br />

Awards contact Councilʼs Events and<br />

Culture unit on 9747 7200.<br />

How busy are you? Does it seem as if your<br />

children keep growing older before your very<br />

eyes? Do you ever wish you could just stop<br />

time for a little while? We invite you to join us<br />

and take time out. Open <strong>the</strong> door and step<br />

into a warm and welcoming environment, full<br />

of all <strong>the</strong> things that are just <strong>the</strong> right fit for<br />

your child’s developing mind and body. Toge<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

you’ll listen and laugh and learn. Play<br />

instruments. Discover new sounds. Read silly<br />

stories. Dance with scarves. Make some music.<br />

Come have focused time that’s created<br />

just for you and your little one. Capture special<br />

moments before <strong>the</strong>y slip away.<br />

Sharing a love of music with your child?<br />

It’s worth taking <strong>the</strong> time.<br />

Making treasured memories? Priceless!<br />

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WHAT’S ON @ YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY<br />

Upcoming events<br />

Short Story Competition<br />

Interested in telling stories? Live, study or work in <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton? Why not get creative and enter<br />

<strong>the</strong> Short Story competition. Submissions must be no more than 1500 words or 5 minutes.<br />

First place prizes for Adult (18+), Adult (18+) with English as a Second Language (living in Australia<br />

for 10+ years), Teenage (13-17) and Junior (12 and under). Entry forms available from your local<br />

library. Entries open on 1 September and close on 14 <strong>October</strong>.<br />

NEW!! - <strong>Community</strong> Language Collection<br />

The library now has a small collection of DVDs and<br />

magazines in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Maltese, Sinhalese,<br />

Spanish and Vietnamese available for borrowing. Usual<br />

borrowing limits apply.<br />

Teen Crafties – Christmas craft<br />

Come along to make your own tree decorations.<br />

Friday 14 <strong>October</strong> 3.30 – 5pm. Suitable for 12years+<br />

Arabella Forge – author talk<br />

Arabella will talk about sustainable living, including<br />

growing your own food, stocking your pantry wisely, how<br />

to shop and save money and creating healthy meals.<br />

Tuesday 18 <strong>October</strong> @ 4pm. Bookings essential, contact<br />

9747 5300<br />

Gaming Arvo<br />

LAN party every Wednesday 3.30 – 4.30pm during <strong>the</strong><br />

school term.<br />

Mad Manga<br />

Come to discuss all things manga! Discuss graphic<br />

novels, learn to draw manga, watch anime films and meet<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs with <strong>the</strong> same interests!<br />

Every Thursday 4 – 5pm during <strong>the</strong> school term.<br />

Chess Club<br />

Learn strategic techniques and practice your skills on our<br />

chess boards. All ages welcome. Parental supervision<br />

required for under 12s. Every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm<br />

during <strong>the</strong> school term.<br />

Spooky Spooks and Creepy Critters – presented by<br />

Carp Productions<br />

Monsters from myths and legends meet up in this spooky<br />

show full of creepy critters, ghouls and ghosts. All ages<br />

welcome. Monday 31 <strong>October</strong> @ 7pm. FREE but<br />

bookings essential, contact 9747 5300<br />

Library Hours<br />

Monday<br />

Tuesday<br />

Wednesday<br />

Thursday<br />

Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday<br />

8am-8.30pm<br />

8am-5.30pm<br />

8am-8.30pm<br />

8am-5.30pm<br />

8am-5.30pm<br />

10am-1pm<br />

1pm-4pm<br />

Are you a budding young writer? Well this workshop might be just for you!<br />

Experienced youth writer Michael Hyde will guide you and inspire you to write brilliant short stories.<br />

Suitable for ages 13+. Wednesday 5 <strong>October</strong> @ 4pm. Bookings preferred, contact 9747 5300<br />

Book Chat Group<br />

If you enjoy books, movies and chatting, feel free to join in on <strong>the</strong> fortnightly discussions at <strong>the</strong> library<br />

on Wednesdays at 11am. The next meetings will be on 5 <strong>October</strong> and 19 <strong>October</strong>.<br />

All welcome. No bookings required. For more information, contact 9747 5300<br />

Teen Book Buying<br />

Have your say and be <strong>the</strong> team that decides what new books will become a part of <strong>the</strong> Teen collection<br />

at <strong>the</strong> library. Wednesday 5 <strong>October</strong> and Wednesday 26 <strong>October</strong>, 3.30 – 4.30pm<br />

Book Club<br />

If you are interested in reading, meeting o<strong>the</strong>rs and having a good discussion on literature, <strong>the</strong> First<br />

Friday Book Club is for you. The next two meetings will be on Friday 7 <strong>October</strong> and Friday 4<br />

November @ 10am. There is an annual fee for Library book clubs. For information, contact 9747 5300<br />

Seniors Movie Morning<br />

Join us at <strong>the</strong> library for a free showing of “Seven brides for Seven bro<strong>the</strong>rs” starring Jane Powell and<br />

Howard Keel. Light refreshments will be provided. Wednesday 12 <strong>October</strong> @ 10.45am.<br />

Bookings essential, contact 9747 5300<br />

Writer’s Group<br />

Tap into your own life experiences and use your imagination to create your individual stories in a<br />

friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The next two meetings of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Library Writer’s Group<br />

will be on Wednesday 12 <strong>October</strong> and Wednesday 9 November @ 7pm. For information, 9747 5300<br />

Knit and Chat Group – New members wanted!<br />

Come and join our knitting group that meets fortnightly on Fridays. Bring along your own projects and<br />

have an enjoyable morning. All levels welcome. The next two meetings will be on Friday 14 <strong>October</strong><br />

and Friday 28 <strong>October</strong> @ 11am. No bookings required.<br />

Advanced Internet<br />

This class will cover eBay and Facebook. Wednesday 19 <strong>October</strong> 11am – 12.30pm.<br />

Class costs $5.50 or $4.40 concession. Bookings essential, contact 9747 5300<br />

Boardom<br />

Test your skills on our boardgames every Tuesday 3.30 – 5pm during <strong>the</strong> school term.<br />

Dungeons and Dragons<br />

Dungeons and Dragons is an exciting new campaign that plays one epic encounter at a time.<br />

You will defeat enemies, solve puzzles, finish quests and perform heroic deeds.<br />

It’s easy to fit in your game after school or work and each week <strong>the</strong>re is new and exciting challenges.<br />

All ages welcome. Parental supervision required for under 12s.<br />

Every Friday 3.30 – 5pm during <strong>the</strong> school term.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Library / Civic Centre<br />

193-201 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Blvd, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Ph 9747 5300<br />

www.melton.vic.gov.au/library<br />

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Ballroom and Latin dance lessons are coming to<br />

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There is also scope for a lady assistant<br />

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A venue to be advised soon in <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong>.<br />

For enquiries and information<br />

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JDS Carpentry<br />

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• EFI cleaning & repairs<br />

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24 Hour Emergency Service<br />

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If you do not have artwork let us know and we can get it designed for you.<br />

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Ciao Italia Bookshop specialises in <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

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Children, Educational, Novels, Literature,<br />

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Register online to receive regular updates<br />

Special book requests can be sourced.<br />

For more information visit:<br />

www.ciaoitaliabookshop.com.au<br />

or contact Alessandra Corbino<br />

0404 608 202<br />

Brimbank Little Athletics Centre<br />

would like to welcome families from<br />

<strong>the</strong> local community to our club, we<br />

believe that by being actively<br />

involved in your childʼs growth and<br />

development in a safe and friendly<br />

environment, not only will your<br />

children flourish so will <strong>the</strong> entire<br />

family unit.<br />

Come and join Brimbank Little<br />

Athletics for some family, fun and<br />

fitness. Little Athletics caters for<br />

Children from <strong>the</strong> age of 5 to 18<br />

years.<br />

Track and Field Season<br />

The centre's summer Track and<br />

Field season runs each Saturday<br />

morning from 8.30am until approx<br />

12.30pm.<br />

Competition Days starts on <strong>the</strong> 8th<br />

of <strong>October</strong> and runs for approx 16<br />

weeks until March with a break over<br />

<strong>the</strong> new year.<br />

Mowing Strips,<br />

Garden Borders,<br />

Driveway Edging,<br />

Car park lots.<br />

www.kwikkerb.net.au/hunter<br />

Continuous concrete<br />

edging laid on-site<br />

by machine<br />

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0400 500 523<br />

Ph 8390 2266<br />

225 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Boulevard<br />

www.carolinespringsvet.com.au<br />

Treating Pets like family is our promise fulfilled<br />

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Training is held at Sassella Park on<br />

Tuesday & Thursdays from 5pm to<br />

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<br />

What is <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel?<br />

The wrist (or carpal) bones (underneath) and <strong>the</strong> transverse carpal ligament<br />

(across <strong>the</strong> top) form a tunnel at <strong>the</strong> palm side of <strong>the</strong> wrist. The median nerve<br />

runs through this tunnel and gives sensation to <strong>the</strong> thumb, forefinger, middle<br />

finger and half of <strong>the</strong> ring finger. Tendons also run through <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel into<br />

<strong>the</strong> hand.<br />

Any thickening from inflamed tendons or o<strong>the</strong>r causes of swelling reduce <strong>the</strong><br />

amount of space in <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel, squashing <strong>the</strong> median nerve in <strong>the</strong><br />

process. This is when carpal tunnel syndrome starts.<br />

The muscles of <strong>the</strong> thumb are also serviced by <strong>the</strong> median nerve. A person<br />

with advanced carpal tunnel syndrome may find <strong>the</strong>y cannot properly use or<br />

move <strong>the</strong>ir thumb anymore, and may experience difficulties when trying to<br />

grasp objects.<br />

Symptoms<br />

The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:<br />

• Numbness & Pins and needles<br />

• Pain, particularly at night<br />

• Shooting pains from <strong>the</strong> wrist<br />

• Radiated or referred pain into <strong>the</strong> arm and shoulder<br />

• Weakness of <strong>the</strong> hand<br />

• The little finger and half of <strong>the</strong> ring finger are unaffected.<br />

Causes<br />

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by a combination of factors and sometimes<br />

a cause cannot be found:<br />

• Arthritis – especially rheumatoid arthritis, can cause inflammation and swelling.<br />

• Pregnancy – <strong>the</strong> hormones associated with pregnancy cause general fluid<br />

retention, which can compress <strong>the</strong> nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome triggered by<br />

pregnancy usually resolves soon after birth.<br />

• Wrist fractures – bone fragments can irritate <strong>the</strong> tenosynovium or reduce <strong>the</strong><br />

amount of space in <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel.<br />

• Congenital factors – some people have a smaller carpal tunnel than o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />

• Overuse injury – <strong>the</strong> tendons in <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel can become irritated and<br />

inflamed by awkward postures or repetitive hand movements. People who use<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir hands repetitively in <strong>the</strong>ir day-to-day activities, such as people doing<br />

assembly line work, may be more at risk.<br />

What can you do about it?<br />

The main step is to first identify what is causing <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel to become<br />

inflamed, and <strong>the</strong>n make <strong>the</strong> necessary changes to your day-to-day life to reduce<br />

<strong>the</strong> swelling in <strong>the</strong> carpal tunnel. It is not possible to ʻwork throughʼ carpal tunnel<br />

syndrome. Initially, <strong>the</strong> pain and stiffness may be slight. However, if left untreated,<br />

<strong>the</strong> discomfort may increase until <strong>the</strong> hand is painful all <strong>the</strong>, and permanent damage<br />

can result.<br />

Treatment options<br />

Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome may include:<br />

• Rest from any positions or movements that make <strong>the</strong> symptoms worse<br />

• Wearing a wrist splint prescribed by a physio, especially at night<br />

• Cortisone injections or tablets to reduce <strong>the</strong> inflammation, or fluid tablets to reduce<br />

swelling<br />

• Surgery<br />

Speak to a physio at Life Physio for assessment, advice<br />

and treatment of your condition.<br />

Local Church<br />

Meeting Times<br />

Brimbank Presbyterian Church –<br />

Sydenham <strong>Community</strong> Hub, 10am Sunday<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Uniting Church –<br />

248 (The Anglican Church Bld) <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Blvd,<br />

5pm Sunday<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>rine of Siena Catholic Church –<br />

Christ <strong>the</strong> Priest School, 6pm Saturday,<br />

9am & 10.30am Sunday<br />

Church of Christ / Iglesia Ni Cristo<br />

Keilor Downs <strong>Community</strong> Centre,<br />

70 Taylors Rd, Keilor Downs, 5pm<br />

Saturday,<br />

Tuesday 8pm, Wed 10am<br />

Faith <strong>Community</strong> Church –<br />

A Wesleyan Methodist Church<br />

1 Hepburn Way, 10.30am Sunday<br />

Lifespring Church –<br />

Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent,<br />

10am Sunday<br />

Living <strong>Springs</strong> Baptist Church –<br />

1430 Western Highway (via Clarke Road),<br />

10am & 6.30pm Sunday<br />

Living Waters <strong>Community</strong> Church –<br />

Gilson College, Taylors Road,<br />

10am Saturday<br />

The Anglican Church <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> –<br />

248 <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Blvd 10am Sunday<br />

The Potters House Christian Fellowship<br />

115 Westwood Drive, Burnside 3023<br />

Sunday 10:30am & 6pm<br />

Wednesday 7:30pm<br />

Word For The World Christian Church–<br />

Braybrook School Performing Arts Hall<br />

10am Sunday<br />

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Major Sponsors of <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Cricket Club Inc<br />

MILO IN2CRICKET<br />

PROGRAM<br />

REGISTRATION DAY<br />

Saturday 8 th <strong>October</strong> 2011<br />

From 9.00 am to 11am<br />

At Town Centre <strong>Community</strong> Pavilion<br />

The Parade, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

(rear of Basketball Stadium)<br />

Cost<br />

Milo Have-a-Go $60<br />

Milo Have-a-Game $70<br />

The program will run on Saturday Mornings from 9am to 10.30am for Gr 1-5 children and<br />

from 9am to 10 am for kinder and prep children.<br />

It will run over a period of 12 weeks commencing on Saturday 22 rd <strong>October</strong> 2011 to 10t h<br />

December 2011 and re-commencing 4th February 2011 until 25 th February 2011.<br />

For more details, please contact<br />

Marc Goddard on 0409 545 036 or Troy Blackman on<br />

0417 580 961<br />

FOOTY DAY<br />

Merrimu celebrated footy finals by holding a<br />

Footy Day on Wednesday 21st September.<br />

Plenty of footy <strong>the</strong>med activities including kick<br />

to kick, handball competitions, banner making,<br />

footy bingo and trivia were enjoyed by all. It<br />

was great to see everyone don <strong>the</strong>ir best footy<br />

gear and proudly show <strong>the</strong>ir allegiance to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

teams.<br />

Everyone received a prize for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

participation and our kick to kick sensations<br />

were presented with medals. Merrimu would<br />

like to thank <strong>the</strong> football clubs who donated<br />

merchandise; Carlton, Essendon, Gold Coast,<br />

Melbourne and Western Bulldogs.<br />

Our day ended on a high note with everyone<br />

joining in <strong>the</strong> chorus of all <strong>the</strong> club songs.<br />

Closing Date for <strong>the</strong> Next<br />

<strong>Edition</strong> of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>Update</strong> will be<br />

26th <strong>October</strong> for<br />

Advertising and Editorial<br />

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OCTOBER IS WESTERN SUBURBS ANIMAL RESCUE<br />

SERVICE PET ADOPTION MONTH<br />

Thinking of adding a pet to your<br />

family? Here are five reasons to<br />

adopt your new best friend.<br />

1. You'll save a life<br />

Sadly, over 250,000 dogs and cats<br />

are euthanized each year in<br />

Australia simply because too many<br />

people give up <strong>the</strong>ir pets and too<br />

few people adopt from shelters.<br />

Because <strong>the</strong>re is limited space at<br />

shelters, staff members sometimes<br />

need to make very hard decisions to<br />

euthanize animals who haven't<br />

been adopted.<br />

The number of euthanized animals<br />

could be reduced dramatically if<br />

more people adopted pets instead<br />

of buying <strong>the</strong>m. By adopting from an<br />

open door animal shelter you'll help<br />

save a animals life.<br />

2. You'll get a healthy pet<br />

Open door Animal shelters are<br />

brimming with happy, healthy<br />

animals just waiting for someone to<br />

take <strong>the</strong>m home. Shelters such as<br />

<strong>the</strong> Lost Dogs Home fully examine<br />

and give vaccinations to adoption<br />

animals, and desex <strong>the</strong>m before<br />

being adopted. In addition to<br />

medical care, more and more<br />

shelters also screen animals for<br />

specific temperaments and<br />

behaviours to make sure each<br />

family finds <strong>the</strong> right pet for its<br />

lifestyle. All animals also come with<br />

a health guarantee.<br />

It is a common misconception that<br />

animals end up in shelters because<br />

<strong>the</strong>y've been abused or done<br />

something "wrong". In fact, most<br />

animals are given to shelters<br />

because of "people reasons," not<br />

because of anything <strong>the</strong>y've done.<br />

Things like a divorce, a move, lack<br />

of time or financial constraints are<br />

among <strong>the</strong> most common reasons<br />

why pets lose <strong>the</strong>ir homes.<br />

3. You'll save money<br />

Adopting a pet from an open door<br />

animal shelter is much less<br />

expensive than buying a pet at a pet<br />

store or through o<strong>the</strong>r sources. In<br />

addition, animals from shelters<br />

come desexed, vet checked, fleed,<br />

wormed, microchipped and<br />

vaccinated, which makes <strong>the</strong><br />

shelter's fee a real bargain.<br />

4. You'll feel better<br />

Pets have a way of putting a smile<br />

on your face and a spring in your<br />

step. Not only do animals give you<br />

unconditional love, but <strong>the</strong>y have<br />

been shown to be psychologically,<br />

emotionally, and physically<br />

beneficial. Caring for a companion<br />

animal can provide a sense of<br />

purpose and fulfillment and lessen<br />

feelings of loneliness and isolation in<br />

all age groups<br />

5. You won't be supporting puppy<br />

farms or kitten farms<br />

Puppy and kitten farms are "factory<br />

style" dog and cat-breeding facilities<br />

that put profit above <strong>the</strong> welfare of<br />

dogs and cats. Most animals raised<br />

in <strong>the</strong>se farms are housed in<br />

shockingly poor conditions with<br />

improper medical care, and <strong>the</strong><br />

parents of <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>se animals are<br />

kept in cages to be bred over and<br />

over for years, without human<br />

companionship and with little hope<br />

of ever joining a family. And after<br />

<strong>the</strong>y're no longer profitable,<br />

breeding animals are simply<br />

discarded—ei<strong>the</strong>r killed, abandoned<br />

or sold at auction.<br />

Puppy farm puppies and kittens are<br />

sold to unsuspecting consumers in<br />

pet stores, over <strong>the</strong> Internet and<br />

through newspaper classified<br />

advertisements to whoever is willing<br />

to pay for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

Marketed as coming from great<br />

breeders, well-rehearsed sales<br />

tactics keep money flowing to <strong>the</strong><br />

puppy and kitten farm by ensuring<br />

that buyers never get to see where<br />

<strong>the</strong> kittens and puppies actually<br />

come from (a vital step in animal<br />

buying). Many of <strong>the</strong> puppies have<br />

serious behavioural and health<br />

problems that might not be apparent<br />

for months, including medical<br />

problems that can cost thousands of<br />

dollars to treat, if <strong>the</strong>y are treatable<br />

at all. Unfortunately, a lot of people<br />

are not even aware that puppy and<br />

kitten farms exist, so when <strong>the</strong>y buy<br />

a pet from a pet store, online or<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r retail outlet, <strong>the</strong>y are<br />

unwittingly supporting this cruel<br />

industry.<br />

By adopting instead of buying a pet,<br />

you can be certain you aren't<br />

supporting cruel puppy and kitten<br />

farms with your money. Puppy and<br />

kitten farms will continue to operate<br />

until people stop purchasing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

animals. Instead of buying a dog or<br />

cat, visit your local open door shelter<br />

where you will likely to find dozens<br />

of healthy, well-socialized puppies<br />

and kittens as well as adult dogs<br />

and adult cats (including purebreds)<br />

just waiting for that special home -<br />

yours.<br />

Please call or visit <strong>the</strong> following<br />

reputable open door animal<br />

shelters.<br />

• Lost Dogs Home Tel: 9329<br />

2755 http://dogshome.com/<br />

• Cat Protection Society Tel:<br />

9434 7155<br />

http://www.catprotection.com.a<br />

u/<br />

• Australian Animal Protection<br />

Society Tel: 9798 8415<br />

http://www.aaps.org.au<br />

• RSPCA Tel: 9224 2211<br />

http://www.rspcavic.org<br />

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<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Tennis Club (Inc.)<br />

PO Box 3018<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> VIC 3023<br />

www.carolinespringstc.com.au<br />

With summer just around <strong>the</strong> corner, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> Tennis Club is experiencing a steady<br />

growth in its member base. We welcome new<br />

members for what promises to be an exciting time<br />

at <strong>the</strong> club, with many changes taking place.<br />

Memberships are currently being accepted under<br />

<strong>the</strong> following categories, current through to <strong>the</strong><br />

end of June 2012:<br />

Junior/Student Membership $95.00<br />

Adult Membership $180.00<br />

Family Membership $235.00<br />

For membership enquiries, please contact <strong>the</strong><br />

club via email at: info@carolinespringtc.com.au,<br />

or via mobile on 0425 198 890. The clubs website<br />

can be viewed at www.carolinespringstc.com.au<br />

The club has recently taken on a new look with a<br />

new logo being designed by our Club Secretary.<br />

In creating <strong>the</strong> new logo for <strong>the</strong> club, Lynette<br />

wanted to make use of <strong>the</strong> old logo to retain a<br />

sense of club history, whilst at <strong>the</strong> same time,<br />

giving it a modern and fresh feel to take us into<br />

<strong>the</strong> future. As such, she has incorporated <strong>the</strong> blue<br />

and green colouring of <strong>the</strong> old logo with a modern<br />

stylized tennis player. The use of <strong>the</strong>se colours<br />

also recognises <strong>the</strong> community we live in<br />

reflecting Lake <strong>Caroline</strong>, <strong>the</strong> parklands and tree<br />

lined streets of<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. It is<br />

hoped that in <strong>the</strong> near<br />

future our logo will be<br />

displayed on club<br />

signage and uniforms<br />

for Junior and Senior<br />

members playing<br />

competition and will<br />

help foster a sense of<br />

club pride and<br />

belonging within our<br />

community.<br />

Spring into summer with<br />

Tint Shield!<br />

Summer is fast approaching with <strong>the</strong> predictable<br />

heat waves and harmful Ultra violet rays from <strong>the</strong><br />

sun. Spring into summer this year treat your home<br />

or office windows with solar film from Tint Shield.<br />

Nothing adds life to your home more than great<br />

natural light, but itʼs also possible to have too much<br />

of a good thing. With natural sunlight comes<br />

unwanted heat and hotspots, which can really<br />

affect your overall comfort and make for a less<br />

inviting atmosphere. Solar Gard films reject up to<br />

79% of solar energy – providing you greater<br />

temperature stability and comfort while reducing<br />

solar heat gain and bo<strong>the</strong>rsome glare.<br />

Only a few degrees in temperature reduction can<br />

have up to a 25% reduction in cooling costs, due to<br />

<strong>the</strong> laws of <strong>the</strong>rmodynamics. It requires<br />

considerable amounts of energy to remove heat<br />

from a room through air conditioning. As a result of<br />

installing solar film you can make a difference<br />

everyday simply by reducing your air conditioning<br />

usage.<br />

A trained installer will professionally fit window film<br />

to <strong>the</strong> inside of your existing windows. Many films<br />

are optically clear, meaning <strong>the</strong>yʼre virtually<br />

undetectable inside or out. O<strong>the</strong>rs offer a tint or<br />

reflectivity that increases your privacy and<br />

enhances <strong>the</strong> look of your home.<br />

Please contact us on 9749 2380 or 0488 188 804<br />

for all your Tint needs. www.tintshield.com.au<br />

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Lydia Lassila Youth Scholarship awarded to local runner<br />

The inaugural Lydia Lassila<br />

Sports Scholarship has been<br />

awarded to athletics 400m<br />

runner Alexandra Bulic.<br />

The 16 year old from Melton<br />

South is <strong>the</strong> Victorian Champion<br />

in <strong>the</strong> U/18 400m and 4 x 400m<br />

relay team, is ranked 22nd in<br />

Australia for All Ages 400m, 3rd<br />

in Australia for U/20 400m and is<br />

ranked 1st in Australia for U/18<br />

400m. Alexandra's next major<br />

event will be <strong>the</strong> Australian All<br />

Schools Championships in<br />

Brisbane in December.<br />

The Lydia Lassila Youth<br />

Scholarship provides up to $1500<br />

annually to a young Shire of<br />

Melton sportsperson under 25<br />

who has reached a high level of<br />

achievement in <strong>the</strong>ir chosen<br />

sport. The scholarship has been<br />

named to recognise Diggers<br />

Rest local Lydia Lassila who won<br />

gold in <strong>the</strong> women's freestyle<br />

aerials final at <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />

Olympics in Vancouver in 2010.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr<br />

Justin Mammarella JP, said <strong>the</strong><br />

Lydia Lassila Scholarship was<br />

created to provide<br />

encouragement and support to<br />

local youth sports talents.<br />

"On behalf of Council, I would like<br />

to congratulate <strong>the</strong> scholarship's<br />

first recipient, Alexandra Bulic<br />

who has demonstrated her<br />

dedication and determination and<br />

has shown great sportsmanship<br />

skills both on and off <strong>the</strong> sporting<br />

field. We wish Alexandra well in<br />

her future sporting endeavours."<br />

Nine o<strong>the</strong>r young sportspeople<br />

received sports recognition<br />

awards at <strong>the</strong> presentation night.<br />

Aprille Trajcevski - Basketball<br />

Ben Feurn - Lawn Bowls<br />

Beau Rasic - Cross Country<br />

Cassandra Moraleja - Tennis<br />

Cory Harrison - Running<br />

Daniel Paveska - Tennis<br />

Joshua Lee - Hartford - Ball<br />

Room Dancing<br />

Hayden Young - Tennis<br />

Lucas Knipe - Hockey<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong><br />

Lydia Lassila Youth Sports<br />

Scholarship and criteria please<br />

contact Council's Leisure<br />

Services unit on 9747 7200.<br />

Join in <strong>the</strong> fun at <strong>the</strong> Melton Plate<br />

Melton Shire residents are invited<br />

to attend <strong>the</strong> 2011 Melton Plate to<br />

be held on Friday 7 <strong>October</strong> at<br />

Tabcorp Park, Ferris Road,<br />

Melton.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr<br />

Justin Mammarella JP, said <strong>the</strong><br />

Melton Plate was always a<br />

highlight of <strong>the</strong> Shire of Melton<br />

Harness Racing calendar.<br />

“The Melton Plate is always a<br />

great occasion for our municipality.<br />

I especially invite our new<br />

residents from all over <strong>the</strong> Shire to<br />

join in <strong>the</strong> free family<br />

entertainment.<br />

“We are very proud to be <strong>the</strong><br />

home of harness racing and work<br />

in partnership with Harness<br />

Racing Victoria to bring<br />

employment opportunities and<br />

entertainment to all our residents.”<br />

The first race will kick off <strong>the</strong><br />

meeting at 6.37pm and it will be a<br />

great night celebrating <strong>the</strong> start of<br />

Harness Racing Victoria's exciting<br />

Spring/Summer Carnival.<br />

There will be lots of 'on-course'<br />

entertainment for children<br />

including face painting, roving<br />

entertainment and jumping<br />

castles. There will be show bags<br />

for <strong>the</strong> first 500 children on course.<br />

The very best four and five-yearold<br />

pacers around will vie for <strong>the</strong><br />

$50,000 Melton Plate over a<br />

distance of 2240 metres.<br />

The event is organised by<br />

Harness Racing Victoria and<br />

sponsored by Melton Shire<br />

Council with National Australia<br />

Bank as a major partner. O<strong>the</strong>r<br />

partners include Melton Suzuki,<br />

Harrison Hyundai, Downer,<br />

Hotondo Homes and Arnolds<br />

Creek Estate.<br />

Entry to <strong>the</strong> Melton Plate event is<br />

free.<br />

The Melton Plate has previously<br />

been won by a string of first-rate<br />

pacers including Robin Hood<br />

(2005), Bonavista Bay (2009) and<br />

Make Mine Cullen (2010).<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong><br />

Melton Plate please contact<br />

Councilʼs Economic Development<br />

and Tourism unit on 9747 7200.<br />

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THE MAN OF STEEL IN BURNSIDE<br />

A former Olympic heavy weightlifting coach, Mark<br />

Woods has travelled <strong>the</strong> world performing <strong>the</strong><br />

Strongman Show to live audiences. Mark uses<br />

his amazing strength to draw both young and old<br />

alike but his message is a personal one which<br />

has touched many lives in Australia, India, Fiji,<br />

England, USA and throughout <strong>the</strong> world!<br />

Although rage, anger and violence were a big<br />

part of Markʼs former life, The Strongman is now<br />

a<br />

highly sought after public speaker sharing his<br />

story of abuse to a radical change when he<br />

discovered Jesus Christ.<br />

Not only does he roll frypans, straighten horse<br />

shoes and drive nails through a plank of wood<br />

with his bare hands, Mark tears phonebooks<br />

apart.<br />

CRUELTY<br />

FREE WEST<br />

EXPO<br />

Saturday 8 th <strong>October</strong><br />

9.00am to 3.00pm<br />

But this is only part of <strong>the</strong> story; <strong>the</strong> evangelist is<br />

in Burnside from 22nd - 26th <strong>October</strong> sharing his<br />

life story as well as praying for <strong>the</strong> sick and<br />

individual needs.<br />

Mark has a strong belief in <strong>the</strong> power of prayer<br />

and <strong>the</strong> ability of God to change a personʼs life<br />

from <strong>the</strong> inside out. He deals effectively with<br />

young people as he relates to <strong>the</strong> issues of peer<br />

pressure, violence, drugs and gang related<br />

topics.<br />

While some may<br />

dismiss <strong>the</strong> feats<br />

of strength as an<br />

illusion, Mark<br />

invites people from<br />

<strong>the</strong> audience to<br />

test <strong>the</strong>ir strength<br />

against his – with surprising results. Come and<br />

take up <strong>the</strong> personal Strongman challenge..... If<br />

you dare!<br />

Strongman Show<br />

Saturday 22nd <strong>October</strong> 7:30pm<br />

Also FREE Seminars<br />

Sunday 23rd <strong>October</strong> 10:30am<br />

Sunday 23rd <strong>October</strong> 6:00pm<br />

Monday 24th <strong>October</strong> 7:30pm<br />

Tuesday 25th <strong>October</strong> 7:30pm<br />

Wednesday 26th <strong>October</strong> 7:30pm<br />

For more information:<br />

Ph: 0410 315 808<br />

Email: csawnetwork@gmail.com<br />

Page 28<br />

CS Square Shopping Centre<br />

13-19 Lake St, <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Learn more about animal<br />

welfare and how you can<br />

make a difference.<br />

Local cruelty free businesses<br />

Supermarket shopping tours<br />

Delicious vegan fare<br />

Meet and greet some of <strong>the</strong><br />

animal ambassadors from<br />

Edgar's Mission.<br />

Prize draws and guessing<br />

games.<br />

All meetings are held<br />

at 118 Westwood<br />

Drive, Burnside (The<br />

Old Baby World<br />

Building)<br />

A free community<br />

event and all are welcome, an opportunity not to<br />

be missed.<br />

Sponsored by The Potterʼs House Christian<br />

Centre in Burnside, for more information please<br />

contact Steve on 0408-422 220 or visit our<br />

website www.<strong>the</strong>pottershouse.com.au


Hello <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

Mo<strong>the</strong>r Nature has given us glimpse of<br />

<strong>the</strong> summer to come with <strong>the</strong> recent<br />

warmer temperatures and windy<br />

conditions.<br />

CFA has been working very hard<br />

making preparations for <strong>the</strong> upcoming<br />

Fire season by reviewing <strong>the</strong> way we<br />

prepare not only ourselves but <strong>the</strong><br />

communities we protect as well.<br />

For more information on how we can<br />

help you and how you can help<br />

yourself, please visit <strong>the</strong> following<br />

website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au<br />

Fire Ready Victoria:<br />

CFA are embracing <strong>the</strong>se preparations<br />

by planning for <strong>the</strong> roll out of numerous<br />

Fire Ready Victoria meetings around<br />

<strong>the</strong> Outer Metro Northwest District.<br />

The first Fire Ready Victoria meeting for<br />

<strong>the</strong> District has been scheduled for <strong>the</strong>:<br />

19th <strong>October</strong> 2011 at 7:30pm at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Satellite Station<br />

2-4 Gourlay Rd, Hillside. Map 354 H11<br />

(next door to <strong>the</strong> Sugar gum Hotel)<br />

What is a Fire Ready Victoria<br />

meeting?<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Meetings also known as<br />

Fire Ready meetings or Bushfire Safety<br />

Meetings run through <strong>the</strong> following key<br />

information:<br />

The bushfire risk in your area.<br />

Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire<br />

Bans.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Fire Brigade<br />

Developing your Bushfire Survival Plan<br />

including:<br />

• Preparing your property and<br />

defendable space<br />

• Defending your property<br />

• Having a back-up plan<br />

• Personal survival and how you can<br />

protect yourself<br />

• Information and alert messages<br />

during a grassfire.<br />

Brigade Call outs in <strong>the</strong> last month:<br />

A busy month for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />

Brigade responding to 72 incidents.<br />

The type of incidents we responded to<br />

are broken down as follows:<br />

Alarms: 12<br />

Car Fires: 08<br />

Grass Fires: 16<br />

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10<br />

Non Structure Fire: 07<br />

Structure Fire: 15<br />

Undefined Incidents: 04<br />

Brigade Upcoming Events:<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> next few months <strong>the</strong><br />

Volunteers of <strong>the</strong> Brigade will be out<br />

within <strong>the</strong> community talking about<br />

recruitment, distributing <strong>the</strong> new brigade<br />

calendars and even offering <strong>the</strong><br />

occasional sausage in bread.<br />

Come and meet us on <strong>the</strong><br />

following dates:<br />

16th <strong>October</strong> 2011: 11am till 2pm<br />

IGA C/<strong>Springs</strong> – Sausage Sizzle<br />

19th <strong>October</strong> 2011: 7:30pm<br />

C/<strong>Springs</strong> Satellite Fire Station<br />

Fire Ready Victoria<br />

30th <strong>October</strong> 2011: 11am till 2pm<br />

IGA C/<strong>Springs</strong> – Sausage Sizzle<br />

12th November 2011: All Day<br />

Bunnings Family Day<br />

13th November 2011: 11am till 2pm<br />

IGA C/<strong>Springs</strong> – Sausage Sizzle<br />

20th November 2011: All day<br />

CFA Sunday<br />

27th November 2011: 11am till 2pm<br />

IGA C/<strong>Springs</strong> – Sausage Sizzle<br />

Brigade Happenings:<br />

Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> following<br />

volunteers who have completed<br />

training in Breathing Apparatus:<br />

VFF William Fenech,<br />

VFF David Trood and<br />

VFF Simon Jakovac.<br />

Thank you for taking <strong>the</strong> time to read<br />

this update.<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Fire Brigade<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Safety Team<br />

Please feel free to contact us at:<br />

carolinesprings-cs@cfa.vic.gov.au<br />

Page 29


Council responds<br />

to new dog<br />

legislation<br />

Melton Shire Council has been swift in<br />

responding to recent new State<br />

Government legislation to more effectively<br />

regulate <strong>the</strong> keeping of restricted breed<br />

dogs.<br />

Green Living Tips – Soap Nuts<br />

Written by Gavin Webber, author www.greeningofgavin.com<br />

Have you ever wanted to wash<br />

your clo<strong>the</strong>s with a natural product<br />

that was not harmful to <strong>the</strong><br />

environment? Well look no fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

than Soap Nuts!<br />

somewhere that you need to<br />

smash <strong>the</strong>m to make <strong>the</strong>m work<br />

better. The packet comes with a<br />

little cotton bag, in which I put 5-7<br />

soapnuts, which last for about 4<br />

washes.<br />

Council has initiated measures to<br />

complement <strong>the</strong> intent of <strong>the</strong> new<br />

legislation.<br />

Melton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Justin<br />

Mammarella JP, said: “Council is<br />

committed to protecting <strong>the</strong> community<br />

from dangerous dogs and to enforce its<br />

powers in <strong>the</strong> identification and regulation<br />

of restricted breed dogs including, but not<br />

restricted to, American Pit Bulls.”<br />

Council is aware <strong>the</strong>re have been reports<br />

from o<strong>the</strong>r municipalities that some people<br />

are releasing <strong>the</strong>ir restricted breed dogs<br />

on to <strong>the</strong> street ra<strong>the</strong>r than meeting <strong>the</strong><br />

strict regulations designed to keep <strong>the</strong>se<br />

animals in check.<br />

Cr Mammarella: “Council encourages<br />

owners to voluntarily surrender <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

unwanted restricted breed dogs to <strong>the</strong><br />

Melton Pound and has waived <strong>the</strong> fee for<br />

such surrenders.<br />

“Since December last year, Council has<br />

been undertaking a proactive doorknock<br />

program across <strong>the</strong> municipality to locate<br />

and identify unregistered animals<br />

including restricted breed dogs. This<br />

proactive doorknock program will be<br />

ongoing.”<br />

The amnesty to register restricted breed<br />

dogs will end on 29 September 2011<br />

meaning that after this date any<br />

unregistered restricted breed dog can be<br />

seized by Council officers and<br />

subsequently destroyed.<br />

Anyone believing <strong>the</strong>y know <strong>the</strong> location<br />

of an unregistered restricted breed dog<br />

can phone <strong>the</strong> dangerous dog hotline on<br />

1300 10 10 80 between 8am and 6pm and<br />

<strong>the</strong> details will be passed on to <strong>the</strong><br />

relevant municipal Council.<br />

For more information on <strong>the</strong> registration<br />

and housing of cats and dogs contact<br />

Melton Shire Council on 9747 7200.<br />

They contain large quantities of<br />

saponin in <strong>the</strong>ir shells and act as<br />

a natural detergent. The reason<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are considered eco-friendly is<br />

not only because <strong>the</strong>y are a<br />

natural resource but also because<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are antimicrobial and<br />

biodegradable.<br />

They have been used for washing<br />

for thousands of years by native<br />

people in Asia as well as Native<br />

Americans. Used as natural<br />

soaps, <strong>the</strong>y have also been known<br />

to cure eczema and psoriasis<br />

caused by chemicals in regular<br />

laundry detergent and since <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are hypo allergenic, soap nuts do<br />

not harm <strong>the</strong> skin or trigger any<br />

allergic reactions. The soap nuts<br />

can also be used as shampoo to<br />

fight dandruff and head lice (nits).<br />

I now use <strong>the</strong>m to wash clo<strong>the</strong>s,<br />

especially my cheese cloths after<br />

a cheesemaking session. They<br />

are so simple to use. The nuts<br />

were still whole, and I read<br />

After a bit of smashing, I throw<br />

<strong>the</strong>m into my front loading washing<br />

machine.<br />

I add white vinegar as <strong>the</strong> rinse aid<br />

for <strong>the</strong> cheese cloth as I have<br />

found that it kills any bacteria and<br />

dissolves any cheesy residue. I<br />

set <strong>the</strong> washer to cold water and<br />

for a 30 minute express wash.<br />

The verdict? Well, <strong>the</strong> cheesecloths<br />

smelled nice and fresh, and<br />

clean enough to use in <strong>the</strong> next<br />

cheese making session.<br />

Why wouldn't you use soapnuts? I<br />

think <strong>the</strong>y are easy to use and<br />

cheaper to buy than even ecodetergent!<br />

When you have fully<br />

used <strong>the</strong> soapnuts over and over,<br />

you simply put <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong><br />

compost bin and waste water from<br />

your washing machine can be<br />

used on <strong>the</strong> veggie patch.<br />

Call me a convert!<br />

Page 30


Hello Readers,<br />

Welcome to all our new and regular<br />

readers for ano<strong>the</strong>r edition of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police <strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>Update</strong>.<br />

The September Issue spoke of a<br />

number of Police Operations being<br />

conducted and <strong>the</strong> outcome of those<br />

was very successful. In particular <strong>the</strong><br />

“Hoon Operation” ran over a<br />

Friday/Saturday night saw two vehicle<br />

impounds, one for excessive speed<br />

and ano<strong>the</strong>r for hoon behaviour. In<br />

addition to this 34 drivers received<br />

penalty notices, 3 vehicles received<br />

defect notices and 9 drivers will be<br />

receiving a summons to attend court.<br />

Unfortunately this highlighted <strong>the</strong> fact<br />

that drivers need to slow down, obey<br />

road rules and ensure <strong>the</strong> vehicle <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are driving is safe and road worthy.<br />

From 1st of <strong>October</strong> we will see a<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>r operation commence, known<br />

as Operation Roller. This will run until<br />

<strong>the</strong> 31st of December. This is a<br />

Western Suburbs Operation that will<br />

see all areas including <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> saturated with local Police<br />

and additional members from <strong>the</strong><br />

Operational Response Unit. The<br />

concept is “Public Safety”. Criminal<br />

matters will be addressed including<br />

Offences Against <strong>the</strong> Person, Public<br />

Order and Traffic Matters. Be assured<br />

people can expect to be dealt with if<br />

<strong>the</strong>y break <strong>the</strong> law.<br />

A reminder to all motorists about <strong>the</strong><br />

amended vehicle impound legislation.<br />

Vehicles can now be impounded for a<br />

period of 30 days. The owner/driver<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police Station<br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong><br />

will also be responsible for towing<br />

costs and storage costs in addition to<br />

<strong>the</strong> penalty for <strong>the</strong> offence committed.<br />

The storage and towing costs can be<br />

up around $1500. As well as hoon<br />

driving a vehicle can also be<br />

impounded for excessive speed,<br />

certain cases involving drink driving,<br />

over loaded vehicles and some cases<br />

where a driver is driving with a<br />

suspended or disqualified driver<br />

licence.<br />

A fur<strong>the</strong>r reminder to motorists<br />

travelling South on Gourlay Road.<br />

New sign posting prohibits drivers<br />

from turning right into Becca Way.<br />

This has been and will continue to be<br />

patrolled and fines will be issued.<br />

This is particularly relevant to parents<br />

doing pick ups or drop offs to <strong>Caroline</strong><br />

<strong>Springs</strong> College, <strong>Springs</strong>ide Campus.<br />

Melton Shire Council has introduced<br />

a 24hr Graffiti Hotline. This will<br />

enable residents to call and report<br />

graffiti ei<strong>the</strong>r in public areas or on<br />

private premises. This report will<br />

ensure that <strong>the</strong> graffiti can be<br />

removed in most cases within 7<br />

working days. Through this initiative<br />

and <strong>the</strong> support of <strong>the</strong> community we<br />

hope we will all continue to have pride<br />

in our neighbourhood and to keep it<br />

graffiti free. All enquires and reports<br />

please call, 1800 779 484.<br />

I would also like to encourage you to<br />

continue calling Crimestoppers on<br />

1800 333 000 if you have specific<br />

intelligence about a crime or a<br />

concern. If you have information<br />

about a regular Hoon Driver, this can<br />

now be reported to Crimestoppers.<br />

Simply call <strong>the</strong> above number and<br />

provide as much information as<br />

possible. Such detail as<br />

make/model/colour of vehicle,<br />

times/days when activity is taking<br />

place and any o<strong>the</strong>r descriptive<br />

information that you can observe. For<br />

all emergencies “000” should still be<br />

called.<br />

If for any reason you may need to<br />

attend <strong>the</strong> <strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police<br />

Station, please be aware that <strong>the</strong> front<br />

counter will open for some additional<br />

hours as staff permits. When possible<br />

<strong>the</strong> counter will be open from 8.00am<br />

to 6.00pm. This will NOT be every<br />

day but as staffing allows. If you need<br />

to visit outside 9.00am – 5.00pm,<br />

please call first.<br />

Before I go I am happy to hear from<br />

anyone in <strong>the</strong> community about a<br />

safety or policing issue <strong>the</strong>y have<br />

experienced. If <strong>the</strong>re is an issue you<br />

would like to discuss with me or<br />

explain in future updates please email<br />

me direct on<br />

joanne.mutsaerts@police.vic.gov.au<br />

or alternatively feel free to call me on<br />

9361-4700.<br />

Remember to take care of each<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r and donʼt forget that<br />

community safety is everyoneʼs<br />

responsibility.<br />

Thanks for reading.<br />

Leading Senior Constable<br />

Joanne MUTSAERTS,<br />

<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police Station<br />

Phone (03) 9361 4700<br />

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