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Nieghbourhood Watch Newsletter for June 2007 Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW 117)

Neighbourhood Watch Concert, Scams, Red Cross Blood Challenge 2007, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 1st June 2007 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085

Next Meeting

When: Monday 18th June 2007.

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

The Guest Speakers at the April meeting were Dale Reddick and Rhonda Hunt from Anglicare Victoria. They spoke on solving disputes between neighbours. Trees, fences, pets, noise and people’s behaviour are the usual causes of these disputes. Anglicare in partnership with The Latrobe Valley Rights Centre, provides a free and confidential mediation service, to help people resolve their disagreements.

The Rights Centre operates from the Anglicare office at 162 Commercial Road, Morwell.

Phone 5135 9555

Neighbourhood Watch Concert:

This year’s Neighbourhood Watch Concert will be held at Kernot Hall on 25th July. Doors open at 7pm, concert commences at 7.30pm. Tickets are $7.00 each and can be obtained from Carmen on 5134 1920 or your Zone Leader.

Scams:

Protect Your Computer.

Þ Install security software that protects your computer from viruses and other malicious programs.

Þ Use a "firewall" to protect your computer from intruders.

Þ Make sure all your software is kept up to date, including web browser applications.

Þ Enable the "auto update" function in e-security and other software.

Þ Do not open suspicious or un solicited emails (spam). Delete them!

Þ Do not click on any links in a spam email or open any files attached to them. Clicking on links may install harmful programs without you knowing.

Þ Never reply to a spam email.

Þ Never call a telephone number that you see in a spam email.

Þ Be wary of unexpected "pop-up boxes"__ Following the links in these boxes may install malicious software on your computer.

Þ Avoid using public computers (at libraries or internet cafes) to do tour internet banking. It is very dangerous!

Þ Do not use software on your computer that completes online forms. This can give internet scammers easy access to your personal and credit card details.

Þ Use long and random passwords that would be difficult for anyone else to guess. Do not use dictionary words in your password.

SCAMS TARGET YOU!

To find out more about scams and to report scams visit www.scamwatch.gov.au or call 1300 795 995.

Red Cross Winter Blood Challenge 2007:

Winter is always a challenging time for the Australian Red Cross for two reasons:

1. There is generally a greater demand for blood as it tends to be the peak time for elective surgery, in addition to those who need it for chronic conditions.

2. There is generally a reduced supply of blood as even their more regular donors can be deferred, due to seasonal colds and flues.

Donating blood to this important service is something Neighbourhood Watch has been involved in each year. The process is simple. Attend the local Red Cross Blood Collection Centre at

Consulting Suite 5, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Princes Highway.

Collection Hours:

• Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 1.30pm — 8.30pm.
• Wednesday: 9.30am — 3.30pm.
• Thursday: 1.30pm — 8.30pm.
• Friday: Closed.

When you donate blood fill in the registration form and write down your NHW Area LTB1

Police Crime Report for NHW Area LTB1 May 2007

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 21/4/ 2007 Gabo Way Burglary at a house.
• 2/5/2007 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a house.
• 6/5/2007 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a house.
• 9/5/2007 The Boulevard Burglary at a house.
• 9/5/2007 Bridle Road Property damage to a construction site.
• 14/5/2007 Airlie Bank Road Theft of a bicycle.
• 15/5/2007 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the backyard.
• 21/5/2007 The Boulevard Theft of a motor vehicle from the driveway of a house.
• 21/5/2007 The Avenue Burglary at a shed.
• 23/5/2007 The Avenue Burglary at a garage.
• 27/5/2007 The Avenue Theft of a motor vehicle.

Summary of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

1 Electrical Appliance, 1 Sporting Goods, 2 Motor Vehicles.

7 Offenders arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (Triple Zero)

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au