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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 />
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* 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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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 />
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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 />
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<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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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“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 />
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UV ray protection<br />
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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 />
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<strong>Caroline</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 3023<br />
P: 03 9363 0662 F: 03 8390 4367<br />
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Call or text 0466 669 791<br />
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For upcoming specials<br />
Phone: 1300 6 555 10<br />
Email: info@procord.com.au<br />
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Prescription Nails<br />
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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 />
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Lots of fun for children and<br />
parents!!!<br />
Ages 0-4 years<br />
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Call 9363 0662 to book<br />
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• 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 />
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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 />
celebration of music.<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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Nighties, Lingerie, Sexy Costumes,<br />
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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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Don't miss out, Come in and check<br />
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Medicare rebates available. The highest level of care.<br />
Prompt appointments. Registered Psychologists.<br />
Michelle Morris - Principal Psychologist<br />
and Family Therapist<br />
Closing Date<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Next<br />
<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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will be available for individual and group coaching.<br />
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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Frame, lock-up, fix,<br />
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Mob: 0488 188 804<br />
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Support your Local Businesses<br />
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· 24 Hour Call outs<br />
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• Tune up & hand book service.<br />
• EFI cleaning & repairs<br />
Ph or Email Ashley 0423 321 435<br />
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24 Hour Emergency Service<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 />
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Continuous concrete<br />
edging laid on-site<br />
by machine<br />
Call Luis<br />
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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Where to find us<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 />
Page 24
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 />
Page 27
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 />
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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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