Newsletter for July NHW area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW63)

Area Annual Meeting, Home Safety, Bluey Day Head Shave, Crime Statistics.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 7th July 2002 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Inc. No. A0037920V

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Coordinators Carmen Cook 5134 1920, Val. Bartholomeusz 5133 9685.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 15^th of July 2002.

Time: 7.15pm to 8.30pm,

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

At the Annual Meeting held last month, Carmen, Val. Roslyn and Dave were thanked by S/C Brendan Clifford Police Divisional Coordinator for their willingness to continue in their present roles. We do ask all the local community to take an interest in the Neighbourhood Watch. At present our area here on the Bridle Estate has more crime occurring than other Morwell areas.

There’s a lot Neighbourhood Watch can do to make a real difference to the area where we live, and in the final analysis, We are Neighbourhood Watch.

Have you got your tickets for the Police Band concert? This delightful show will be held in Kernot Hall on Wednesday 17th of July from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Featuring performances by the Police Show Band the world class Police Highland Pipe Band. Tickets can be obtained from Carmen or your Zone Leader for $6.00 each. Not many tickets are left.

Home Safety, Bathrooms:

Young children can drown in as little as 5 centimetres (about 2 inches) of water. Therefore, baths or even buckets with that level of water left in them have proven to be fatal in the past. The most common injuries to children in bathrooms are scalds, falls and poisoning. Some methods of reducing the risks to children are listed here:

· Always run the cold water tap first and last when running baths.

· Use slip resistant floor surfaces.

· ‘Suction cup’ rubberised mats should be used in baths.

· Fit door locks that can be opened from the outside in bathrooms and toilets.

· Store medicines in lockable or child proof cabinets. Discard old medicines once past the ‘use by’ date.

· Keep electrical appliances unplugged and locked away when not in use.

· Locate power points high enough to be out of reach of children.

· Keep the bathroom door closed when not in use.

· Set the hot water temperature at no higher than 50° Celsius.

· NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A BATH.

In all situations, a little common sense goes a long way, and planning now may save a young life down the track.

2002 Bluey Day Head Shave 10th of August 2002:

Combined Emergency Services members are having their heads shaved.

· Police

· Fire Brigade (CFA)

· Ambulance

Sponsors or donations from individuals, companies or organizations, are needed to raise $1000 per head.

All monies raised go to help children with cancer.

There will be merchandise available to purchase — badges, hats, t-shirts, stubby holders etc.

Any enquiries to:

Sergeant Leanne EVANS, Constable Mick WILLIAMS or Constable Bruce MURPHY at Morwell Police Station, Phone 5134 3255.

PLEASE WILL YOU HELP THIS WORTHY CAUSE?

Police Crime Statistics for June 2002, NHW Area LTB Bridle Estate

Due to privacy considerations NOT ALL offences for this area are listed.

18/5/02 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a house.
9/6/02 Bridle Road Business office theft.
14/6/02 Chestnut Avenue Physical force used and a missile thrown at a boarding house.
18/6/02 The Boulevard Deception at a house.
20/6/02 Wyung Drive Theft of a motor vehicle.
21/6/02 The Boulevard Burglary at a house.
21/6/02 The Boulevard Burglary at a house.
21/6/02 The Avenue Property damage to a house.
21/6/02 Garden Street Theft from a motor vehicle in backyard.
21/6/02 Gabo Way Theft from a house.
22/6/02 Wyung Drive Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.