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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter March 2008 NHW AREA LTB1

NHW Meetings, Ear Candling, Tips to Reduce Vehicle theft, Food Safety, Police Crime Report, Engravers.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 6th March 2008 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

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

Next Meeting

When: Monday 17th March 2008

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

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Our Neighbourhood Watch Area holds monthly meetings at the Salvation Army Hall in Bridle Road. These meetings are purposely kept short for the convenience of the residents. All residents are cordially invited to attend and will be made most welcome.

Ear Candling:

Recently ads for ear candling have been appearing in some publications. An ear candle is a narrow hollow cone that’s been soaked in beeswax and allowed to harden. The recipient of the ear candling lies on their side and someone else inserts the point of the cone inside the ear. The top of the cone is then set on fire and allowed to burn for a few minutes.

The health claim is that the flame creates warmth and suction, which draws ear wax out of the ear canal. The people carrying out this procedure have no training in caring for your ears.

This is promoted as an "Alternative" therapy and that it’s a natural way to clean your ears. A wide range of benefits are claimed. There is no medical or scientific evidence to back these claims. In fact ear candling can be very dangerous. It poses a fire risk and can cause serious burns if the hot wax drips into the ear.

The Deafness Forum is a peak consumer body for the hearing impaired, who strongly recommend that no one use ear candles, and if you are concerned about ear wax, see your GP.

Tips To Help Reduce Vehicle Theft

· Never leave keys in the ignition when the vehicle is unattended.

· Lock your car when paying for fuel.

· Close all windows, lock all doors, don’t leave valuables on view Before leaving your car unattended.

· Don't leave registration papers, drivers licence or other papers or cards in an unattended car. Paperwork found within could advise a thief that the home address of the owner may be unattended at the time.

· Don't have personal address or car registration number on tags attached to car keys.

· Don't hide spare car keys anywhere on the car.

· Don’t park overnight in the street or on the nature strip.

· Park your car in a locked garage or up the driveway as far from the street as possible, and illuminate the area.

· Never leave your vehicle with the engine running while you go into a shop even for only a couple of minutes.

Food Safety:

To keep food safe to eat, you need to keep it chilled at or below 5oC, or frozen at or below –18oC, any warmer and you significantly increase the potential for harmful bacteria growth. Measure the temperature in the fridge or freezer compartment with a thermometer, there are a number on the market that can be used. Fridge temperatures vary as the motor runs and stops, and when the door is opened. To get a more accurate reading, leave the thermometer in overnight and check it first thing in the morning.

Police Crime Report Neighbourhood watch Area LTB1 February 2008

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

• 27/1/2008 Lang Court Two incidents of property damage in the backyard of a house.
• 4/2/2008 Bridle Road Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 12/2/2008 Garden Street Forced entry and two incidents of theft, and one of burglary at a
• warehouse.
• 18/2/2008 Bridle Road Property damage to the school.
• 18/2/2008 Spring Court Theft from a motor vehicle.

Summary Of Stolen Items For Above Offences

1 Car Accessories,

4 Offenders arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (triple zero)

Engravers:

You are always welcome to borrow one of our engravers. Ring Malcolm on 5134 3071 to arrange to get one at a convenient time. They are very easy to use.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au