March 2015 Issue - Around Laverton
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March 2015 Issue - Around Laverton
https://www.facebook.com/aroundlaverton Read us online at our Website: www.aroundlaverton.com.au ABN 39 108 400 879 ESTABLISHED IN 1979 MARCH 2015 - ISSUE No. 352 The First and Only monthly Community Newspaper delivered to your door! Distributed FREE to homes in LAVERTON, SEABROOK, parts of ALTONA MEADOWS and selected shops at SANCTUARY LAKES, HOPPERS CROSSING, WILLIAMS LANDING & WERRIBEE Welcome Back to our March Edition - Just a few things you might have missed from last year! December was definitely a time for sharing in Laverton Community Gift Giving The Community Gift Giving is an annual project organised by Jesus Is Lord Church Victoria. This is a great opportunity to serve the Laverton community. There were free activities for the children. The Fairy Floss, Jumping castle and face painting brought smiles to our local kids. They also gave away toys and clothes for the families. 200 hampers were distributed and free health screening test was performed by medical professionals. Thank you to all the businesses, organisations and individuals who donated money towards this project. Fun and laughter from the children at the gift giving Christmas Lunch at the Hub Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc (LCIS), supported by The Laverton Hub and local churches, put on a traditional Christmas Day Lunch. We have been told that the food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The Turkey and Ham with vegetables was cooked to perfection. After the main meal there was plum pudding and/or Cheesecake for desert, with a choice of fresh cream or yoghurt. Yum, what more could a person ask for! Each person present received an unexpected gift from Santa, who arrived on a Fire Truck, however the person I was talking to informed me that she did decline the customary kiss from Santa. (all in fun). Don't forget our upcoming AGM at Around Laverton will be held on 13 APRIL Pictured above some of the guests and volunteers at Christmas Lunch PAGE 1 MAR 2015 CONTENTS Christmas Events Roving Reporter/Chiropractic New Anglican Priest Bendigo Bank Law In Laverton Cr Carl Marsich Joanne Ryan MP LCIS Laverton Hub Altona Sports Club Jill Hennessy Churches & Community info Laverton Police Children’s World March Events Sports Gardening/Golden Age/Scouts Vet Help 1/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 16/17 18 19 21 23 Do you want to advertise in our paper? 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Contact Information: Tel/Fax: 9369 1304 E: around.laverton@bigpond.com Info@aroundlaverton.com.au Office: 95-105 Railway Ave Laverton 3028 Mail: PO Box 152, Laverton 3028 Peter the Lawn Eater *Garden and Handyman service ride on mower *Spouting cleaning. *Painting both interior and exterior. *Excellent service. *Pensioner discounts *Cheap rates Ph 041 4677 058 12 Cole Street, Laverton 3028 NETWORK PLUMBING MOBILE: MAKE SAFE 0418 580 776 0418 378 870 ASBESTOS & DEMOLITION Inspections, Removals, Clearance Certificates Emergency 24/7 Make Safe Fire & Storm Damage House, Shed, Garage, Factory 0400 341 541 makesafeasbestos@gmail.com OPEN TUES-SUN, LUNCH & DINNER ALTONA BAY DENTAL CLINIC Dental treatment available at affordableprices for General Dental Treatment Dentures- Full dentures, Partial dentures Implants, Crowns and Bridges Teeth Whitening Sedation Dentistry EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Monday – Saturday 9:00 A.M – 5:00 PM After Hours Available By Appointment Only Ph : (03) 9398 5500 Dr. Reshma Rahman PAGE 2 MAR 2015 31 Somers Parade Altona - 3018 Bistro Specials every night and $10 Lunches Tuesday to Sunday Support your Local RSL and become a Community Member for only $2 Receive entry into all our RSL Rewards Promotions and plenty of other benefits TAB COMING SOON! 31 Sargood Street, ALTONA Ph: 9398 2817 AROUND LAVERTON 2014 Carols in Laverton This event was well attended by the community and Councillors alike (see photos below) We were entertained by a variety of local performers, which included the Hobsons Bay Band and the Laverton Choir. Even Colleen was persuaded to have a sing along. There was a free BBQ for the community and of course, you can’t have a Christmas celebration without Santa! Who delighted the kids. Thank you to all who created and attended! it was a lovely night. Thank you! We would like to send out a huge thank you to the local businesses who supported our volunteer Christmas BBQ. This was a great opportunity for the volunteers in the office to get to meet the loyal people who give their time to deliver our paper to your door every month. This year we invited some of our local contributors and our community partners, the staff from the Bendigo Bank. It was a great celebration just before the Christmas rush which was made possible by the kindness of Tom Davis from Bakers Delight and the local business highlighted here: Free Pick up and delivery service available Free pick-up & delivery service available 2014 Laverton Festival Once again the sun shone on the Festival Day and the locals flocked to the event. The local stage acts kept the crowd entertained and the rides attracted the children. Santa’s arrival was greeted with squeals of delight. The Bendigo Bank handed out gifts. The Scouts had their usual sausage sizzle and many more groups provide food and goods to buy. It was a good place to pick up that special gift for Christmas. If you missed out you can look forward to this years' Festival in November. Laverton AROUND LAVERTON PAGE 3 MAR 2015 Around and About with Our Roving Reporter Val Welcome back readers. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year with many reconnections with families and friends, even if it was only by card. This is the start of our 36th Year. This paper is put together and delivered by residents of the Laverton area all working voluntary. Some have been with us since the start in 1979. Most don't miss a delivery and if away or in hospital they often make arrangements for a friend to cover for them. We are very lucky and privileged to have such a loyal band of volunteers, but as happens most months someone moves away or like me get to old to be able to continue and so we need PHONE:9360 9384 FAX: 9360 9544 replacements. This has happened over the holidays so if you have ½ hour once a month could you please ring us on 9369 1304 and leave your name, phone no. and address. Thanks. The Community Garden in Bladin St has become very productive with the enthusiastic new members. They hold plant & veggie swaps on the first Sat of each month. These are becoming very popular also. Our Mayor Cr. Colleen Gates attended the one in Feb and was very pleased to see the progress. In case you were not aware the garden had to be moved from the rear of the school to the front when the school expansion happened and it has taken a while to get it back up and running. VCE ENGLISH TUITION Experienced Teacher, Tuition specific for SACS and Final Exams. Also Junior Maths and English tuition classes available. As per last year the 2nd Laverton Cub & Scouts had a name change to Williams Landing Cubs & Scouts to incorporate the new area, now with extra young people joining them they desperately need more leaders. If you have the time the Association will give you the training and you will learn and have fun at the same time. If you can help please call 0452 026 994 and ask for Lesley. We would like to wish our Mayor, Cr Colleen Gates a very happy Birthday celebration for this month! On a sadder note Mrs Phyllis Fox died at Christmas. Phyllis was well known for her tireless efforts with the young people playing Badminton. Two of my gang played in the competition and with “Foxy” teaching did very well. Amongst other things she also walked the paper in her area for a time. Condolences to her family from the paper. Free Pick up and Delivery Service available Ph. 9315-7597 Do you get regular health checks perspective. High blood pressure, for example, is known as the "silent killer." In general most people pay close attention There are no signs and symptoms of to auto maintenance. Whether the concern is hypertension, until it's too late. By the time a tyres, brakes, transmission, or windshield person has had a heart attack or stroke, high status, people make sure that their cars do blood pressure has probably been in place for what they need them to do. People count on years. Similarly, the early symptoms and their cars to perform effectively. No one . signs of diabetes are subtle and seemingly wants a surprise, especially in a critical harmless. Fatigue and an inability to focus situation. But in stark contrast, people often may be ignored or interpreted as mere give much less consideration to their own symptoms of a stressed lifestyle. Frequent physical functioning and capacity than they thirst and frequent urination might be do to several critical performance factors conveniently explained away as side effects of poor eating habits. Again, serious damage related to their own automobiles. may be done, possibly involving one's The metaphor of machine upkeep for health kidneys and vision, as a result of maintenance is commonplace but apt. Most undiagnosed and untreated diabetes. of us allow our physical conditioning to The solution to help prevent such potentially deteriorate far beyond that which we would serious health problems is to have regular ever tolerate in our cars or even our power check-ups such as annual or biannual blood lawnmowers. The immediate consequences pressure readings and blood tests. of such neglect are the world epidemic in diabetes, obesity, and ongoing high levels of Scheduling for such check-ups will be cardiovascular disease. specific to the What is required with respect to our individual, based physical health and welfare? As with our upon age, medical cars, the long view is needed. If we lease a and family history. new car every year, upkeep may be just an The critical message oil and filter change or two. But if we want is to practice our car to perform reliably for three, five, or preventive health ten years, a regularly scheduled service care based on the every 12 months is necessary. As flesh-andlong view. Perform blood organisms, we require a similar p e r s o n a l schedule of maintenance. maintenance and Importantly, feeling fine is not necessarily a service checks as good guide to how we're doing from a health needed PAGE 4 MAR 2015 AROUND LAVERTON Miss You Nights Recently Bereaved? Know someone that is? Sometimes it can make you feel isolated and alone - even when there are people who do care for you around. Through mutual support and shared understanding the bereaved are able to rediscover a feeling of purpose and self-fulfillment. We are looking for expressions of interest from people who would like to participate in a mutual support group. Call Alan 0429 605 142 NEW ANGLICAN PRIEST FOR ALTONA/LAVERTON BLADIN ST PHARMACY 9369 - 0033 LAVERTON Free Local Delivery OPEN MON - FRI 9-6 6Days SATURDAY 9-1 9-6 9-1 62 Bladin St LAVERTON Chris and Anna receive a welcome gift from the parish. The Revd Chris Lancaster was commissioned as Priest in Charge of the Anglican parish of St Eanswythe's Altona and St Clement's Laverton/Altona Meadows on Wednesday, 11 February 2015, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of The Ven. Liam Matthews. A packed church of locals with support from Chris's former parish of Brighton, and many supporting clergy, shared in welcoming Chris, his wife Anna, and baby Gemma and in the formalities of commissioning him in the manner of the Anglican Church, led by the Rt. Rev. Philip Huggins, Regional Bishop of North and West Melbourne. Bishop Huggins is noted for his warmth, and for his strong support of humanitarian causes. Baby Gemma clearly already knows her name – each time she was mentioned she answered with a hearty roar! The supper which followed was enjoyable, and all in all a pleasant occasion. Fr Chris grew up in Canberra, completing his music studies in Newcastle, with two years there as O r g a n S c h o l a r. A f t e r w o r k i n g overseas for some years in youth oriented jobs in Great Britain and Asia he returned to Australia to study for the ministry at Trinity College [Melbourne] leading to placements as Assistant Curate at Sorrento and Rye, and St Andrew's Brighton. He married Anna in 2010; Gemma arrived in August 2013. Fr Chris is a keen supporter of ecumenical partnerships. He is presently Secretary-Treasurer of the Australian Academy of Liturgy. We welcome this pleasant family confident that they will make a significant contribution to these church communities and to the local communities generally. And as ever, all are most welcome at St Clement's for services Sundays at 8.45am and Wednesdays at 9.30am. 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Since opening the Laverton branch in 2000, Altona 2002 and later Point Cook in 2007, over $3.1 million has been distributed back to the community and 400 organisations assisted. Laverton Community Bank® Branch manager, Ashely Coles said “The Bank is seeking mutually beneficial partnerships from this new program. We are looking to fund and support organisations and programs that benefit this local area.” “We refer to ourselves as being 'Bigger than a Bank' and what we are talking about is the outcomes we drive that people don't expect from a bank.” Mr Coles said the local Community Bank® branches demonstrates the meaning of 'Bigger than a bank' through the outcomes its customers business produce for the whole community just by banking with their Community Bank® branch. “For example we have support Laverton Youth Foundation, and Community Centre.” Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Community Bank® branches, Chair Henry Da Silva said the Board and staff are working to grow the Banks customer base to allow the unique banking model to thrive and support more organisations into the future. “Our Community Bank® branches are well recognised in the local area for providing access to funding in big and small ways, and making a difference. But this is only possible because local people choose to do their banking, financial planning and even insurance cover with us.” said Mr Da Silva “We are part of a wider Bendigo Bank network and offer a full range of quality banking products and services. The move is easier than you think, and makes a direct difference.” Submission for the Community Partnership program are to be c o m p l e t e d o n - l i n e a t w w w. hobsonsbaycfs.com.au or though the branches Facebook page. Applications will close 3 March 2015. The next round will close on the 30 September 2015. * Handy Man * * General Maintenance * If it’s broken, we can fix it! Decking, Door & Window locks, Fencing, Painting, Patch plaster, Pergolas, Paving, Tiling and Retaining Walls Joe Grixti 0416 641 959 THE PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL COMPANY Power Points Lights Hot Water Services Solar Panels Taps Roof Repairs Gas Ph: 9360 0466 www.theplumbingcompany.com.au PAGE 6 MAR 2015 AROUND LAVERTON LAW IN LAVERTON By Norman Wittingslow NEW BILL EPA The Hon Robert Clark MP, Attorney-General, under the current Government's law reform agenda, has introduced a new Bill into Parliament, which is hoped to become law in the near future. This will give much greater security for people who lose the capacity to look after their own affairs and will ensure, that person/s appointed to act for and on their behalf, are much more accountable for their actions. If the person so appointed does not act in the best interests of the person they represent, it may result in imprisonment for up to 5 years, with substantial fines or both. The new Powers of Attorney Bill 2014 consolidates legislative provisions for powers of attorney and embraces supportive decision making. On 24 June 2014 the Powers of Attorney Bill 2014 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly. If enacted, it would consolidate legislative provisions for powers of attorney, which currently fall within the Instruments Act 1958, and enduring powers of guardianship, currently covered by the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986. The proposed Act comprehensively covers the scope, making and revocation of: · non-enduring powers of attorney Nanscawen Lawyers · · powers of attorney for security enduring powers of attorney (financial) · supportive attorney appointments It does not cover the appointment of an agent for the purposes of making medical treatment decisions. This remains covered by section 5A of the Medical Treatment Act 1988. It does, however, provide that revocation of such an appointment will occur in the same way that any non-enduring power of attorney would be revoked under the proposed Act. While much of the proposed Act is a consolidation of existing legislation, the inclusion of 'supportive attorney' appointments is a new development. Recognising that some people require support in making decisions, the proposed Act would allow a person to appoint a 'supportive attorney' who is able to assist their decision making, by accessing or obtaining information, communicating information or a supported decision, or giving effect to supported decisions. The 'supportive attorney' is not a substitute decision maker - they would not make decisions on behalf of the person they are supporting and they cannot be a care worker, health provider or accommodation provider for the person. The Bill also details more robust enforcement mechanisms, which Seniors Law have advocated for: · creating new offences where an attorney dishonestly obtains, revokes or uses a power of attorney to gain a financial advantage for themselves or cause a loss to the principal expanding VCAT's powers, especially the new power to order compensation (Incorp. H.C. Curwen-Walker) 12 NEVILLE AVE. LAVERTON · r e s o l v i n g t h e p o t e n t i a l disagreement between an Phone attorney for personal matters MONDAY to FRIDAY 2pm 5pm currently a 'guardian' - and an AT ALL OTHER TIMES PLEASE CALL attorney for financial matters, HEAD OFFICE on (03) 3704911 whereby the view of the former Fax (03) 93751262 applies Essendon & Melbourne Seniors Law has advocated that the current legislative framework 9369 3311 AROUND LAVERTON · GOOD PRIZES governing powers of attorney and enduring instruments be streamlined into one piece of legislation, co-ordinating the Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) submission to the Victorian Parliament Law Reform Committee's Inquiry into Powers of Attorney. Seniors Law has also advocated for supported decision making arrangements, provided that appropriate accountability mechanisms are in place to protect the interests of the supported person. Seniors Law's views are set out in detail in the SRV submission to the Victorian Law Reform Commission regarding Guardianship Consultation. We acknowledge the information for this article was obtained from: Justice Connect For any legal advice or further information about any legal issue, call Nanscawen Lawyers on 03 9370-4911 to make an appointment at our Laverton Office at 12 Neville Avenue PAGE 7 MAR 2015 News from Cr Carl Marsich In this month's message I thought we could go on a journey to see what's scheduled for the coming months. Let's start at Pipeline Reserve in Seabrook. You can now walk along the 2.5 metre wide concrete path, running along the south side of the reserve. The only works that remain involve joining the path up to the three courts. We're currently replacing the fencing around the access paths to these courts and once this is complete, the extra few metres of path will be constructed. Now, let's go across the freeway and turn right onto Railway Avenue. The remaining sugar gums (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) between Donald and Grace Streets, earmarked for removal due to old age, are coming out late March. They will be replaced in the autumn planting season by lightwoods (Acacia implexa), more suited to the location. We are also in the process of revitalising the busy precinct from High Street to Grace Street with extensive planting of new street trees on both sides. Improvements to this strip will include a full upgrade of the pedestrian area of the shopping strip near Donald Street with new paving, furniture, trees and garden bed planting, expected to begin in June. Crossing the railway line, we get to Lohse Street Reserve which will receive a makeover between now and May. The play equipment will remain and it will be accompanied by improved street lighting, new toilets and a sensory garden. The trunk of one of the sugar gums mentioned earlier will cross the tracks and find itself a new home in the reserve as a climbing log. The tender for construction of the A B Shaw Reserve playspace went out recently and construction should start by April. Finally, if we turn left onto Central Avenue and head east we get to the Altona Meadows Skate Park at H D Graham Reserve. The concept plan for the new junior skate park went out for public consultation last month and construction should begin in April. And here our journey ends: from Seabrook to the skate park. Which reminds me – there's a big event taking place at Altona Meadows Skate Park on 21 March. It's Summer Sounds meets the skate series. Heat three of the Skate, BMX and Scooter series will be taking place on the ramps, while next door there's Summer Sounds entertainment courtesy of food vans and DJs. If you fancy something more arty, the new Woods Street Art Space brochure has been released and is available on Council's website. Of particular note are the polymer clay jewellery workshops on Mondays, the African drumming and dance classes on Tuesdays, and the body Let’s celebrate Cultural Diversity Week 14 to 22 March 2015 Join in for a week of fun and free cultural activities in Hobsons Bay from 14 to 22 March 2015. The program has something to offer for everyone including cultural games, dancing, a multicultural market, activities from children and ilm screenings. Come along, meet your neighbours, talk about your culture and have fun. Pick up your program from libraries and community centres or visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au works life drawing on Thursdays. Plus, Woods Street will host a special Art Sauce from 11am on Sunday 22 March to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week. One event I can recommend from my role as proxy delegate on the Women's Advisory Committee is the International Women's Day event at the Laverton Hub taking place from 2pm on Sunday 21 March. Sitting on committees makes up a large part of my time as well as being a Councillor. I'm active on a number of committees including chairing the Metropolitan Transport Forum and the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee. I am also co-chair of the Multicultural Advisory Committe, delegate on the Hobsons Bay Community Fund, and proxy delegate on the Association of Bayside Municipalities, Laverton Community Association, and Metropolitan Waste and Resource Group. If you wanted to speak with me about these committees please call the number below. And if you have questions about any of the Council projects or events mentioned above, you may find the information on Council's website or you can contact Council on 9932 1000. Wetlands Ward Cr Carl Marsich: 0429 461 629 or cmarsich@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Mayor and Wetlands Ward Cr Colleen Gates: 0457 916 615 or cgates@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au 1 Dear Resident For a Prime Minister who promised he would help families with the cost of living, Tony Abbott's first Budget was a cruel one for Australian families. It is also clear that low and middle income families will bear the brunt of his cuts. Not only are they going to have their Family Tax Benefits cut but they are also going to pay for new taxes every time they take their sick child to see the doctor or fill up the car at the petrol pump. Before the last election Tony Abbott made a promise to families that there would be no cuts to health, no cuts to education and no new taxes. However, it is families that will now 3 pay for his broken promises. For instance, a typical family 2 with a single income of $65,000 and two school aged children will be up to $6,000 worse off each year. That's around 10 per cent of their entire family budget gone. Tony Abbott has also broken his promise to honour the Gonski Are you 15–24 years old? Looking for work? Don’t know where to start? Want to find out more? LAVERTON COURSE STARTING SOON... PAGE 9 MAR 2015 school funding agreements and announced $30 billion in school cuts over the next 10 years. And he plans to price thousands of young Australians out of university education by Americanising our university system, increasing fees on HECS, and cutting funding from higher education and research. Labor will stand up for Australian families and fight against Tony Abbott's savage cuts. Yours sincerely, Joanne Ryan We can help! Details The Brotherhood of St Laurence is offering a free 13 week full time training program including opportunities for work placement to help you get ready to join the workforce. When 12Commencing May – 11 July March 2014 2015 The FREE program will offer you: • Career Guidance • Apprenticeship,Traineeship or work preparation • Job SearchTraining • Work Placement • Connections with employers What Certificate II in General Education for Adults (22237VIC) Where Laverton Community Hub 95– 105 Railway Ave, Laverton Eligibility This training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. There are no formal pre-requisites. There are no limitations to entry based on physical ability. Contact Call: Email: Website: (03) 8368 0140 youthemployment@bsl.org.au www.bsl.org.au/Youth-Transitions AROUND LAVERTON What’s on at LCIS Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc Trading as Laverton Community Education Centre 12 Crown St, Laverton RTO TOID: 6408 Ph: 9369 2726 Places are limited! Enrol now! This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding subject to eligibility requirements. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. Fees for the below courses will vary depending on an individual’s eligibility to access funding. Please call the Education Centre on 9369 2726 for further information and to book your place! CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC30113) Interested in changing careers? Love caring for children? Become qualified in this nationally recognised and accredited qualification and start working with children in Early Childhood Education Centre’s, Childcare Centre’s and Family Day Care. DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC50113) Completion of this diploma qualifies people to work in Children’s Services Centres in positions responsible for planning, implementing and managing early childhood services including supervising staff. CERTIFICATE III IN AGED CARE (CHC30212) CERTIFICATE III IN HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE (CHC30312) Are you passionate about providing care for the elderly? Become qualified and start working with the elderly in Aged Care facilities, Community Services providing aged care or in the homes of aged care clients. Laverton Community Integrated Services Incorporated T/A Laverton Community Children's Centre 15 Crown Street, Laverton Phone: 9360 0964 The children’s centre has returned for 2015! Our early childhood educators have been transforming and upgrading the play spaces. The yard rejuvenation project is in full swing with vegetable gardens and tree planning soon to commence to provide children with sustainable and adventurous learning environments. How cool to sit in the shade of a tree! The children’s centre offers a variety of educational programs for children aged 0 - 5 years including Alternative Care, Kindergarten and Long Day Care. We encourage families to visit the centre and be amazed at the learning and social possibilities for the children. LCCC supports children in a variety of languages and offers a comprehensive orientation program for new families. Our centre offers a range of programs which are designed to support the needs of the community and provide the foundation for positive learning experiences in the lives of children. For more information please contact Ph: 9360 0964 OR E: AdminLCCC@lcis.org.au Laverton Community Centre 95-105 Railway St, Laverton SHORT COURSES RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL (SITHFAB201) and how to maintain a safe environment. This accredited unit is essential for anyone looking for or working in licensed premises. It covers staff and license responsibilities, legal requirements Tuesday 24th March 5.30–9.30 pm COST: $70.00 Concession- $60.00 LEARN ENGLISH Improve your English! To make friends, to study, at work, at home. Entry to class is by appointment to conduct an assessment. Close to transport. Experienced teachers. Lessons take place in a friendly, informal environment. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding subject to eligibility requirements. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. FIRST STEP COMPUTERS This class is designed for people who have little or no knowledge of using a computer. No prior knowledge of computers necessary.This 8 week step by step course will teach you all the basic steps of using a computer including operating and customising the Windows environment, create simple files in Word and Excel and displaying pages in Internet Explorer. Call the Centre on 039369 2726 for further information about any of the above classes PAGE 10 MAR 2015 Saving and Spending Workshop (Free) Tues 21 April: 1-3.30pm Everyday Banking Workshop ( Free) Tues 5 May; 1-3pm Bookings essential Ph: 8368 0177 E: community@lcis.org.au Community Café Weekly Every Wednesday, 12noon-1pm Laverton Community Centre (the Hub) 95-105 Railway St, Laverton Every Friday, 12noon-1pm Altona Meadows Community Centre 28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows 3 course meal, both days cost: $8 / $5 (Conc.) Bookings essential by Monday/Thursday P: 8368 0177 E: reception@lcis.org.au AROUND LAVERTON LAVERTON COMMUNITY HUB CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK EVENTS Come and celebrate cultural Diversity Week at Laverton Community Hub at no charge. Learn different cultural games or try a Zumba class or simply come and browse through our pop up multicultural market. All welcome. My food, my story Zumba class Monday 16 March, 11am to 12.30pm Saturday 21 March, 9am to 10am At this cultural food appreciation morning tea students will cook, bring along a dish that is special to them and tell their story. A dance-based itness class that uses a fusion of Latin and International rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Designed for all ages and itness levels. Cost: FREE No bookings required For more information contact Wynette McCaskill on 9369 2726 Cultural games fun day Tuesday 17 March, 10am to 1pm Fun games from around the world and an opportunity to make new friends. Learn games and sports from different countries such as bocce, mah-jong and sepak takraw. Vegetarian lunch. Cost: FREE To book contact Kiemi Lai on 0413 709 527 Morning tea with arts and craft Cost: FREE To book call 8368 0100 or email lavertoncommunityhub@hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au Pop up multicultural market Saturday 21 March, 3pm to 9.30pm Taste delicious Malaysian fare including Satay and Fried Rice while browsing arts, crafts and clothing stalls. Bring the whole family. For more information call 8368 0100 Pick up your program guide from libraries and community centres or visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 12pm Join the seniors from Laverton Golden Age for a morning tea and participate in arts and craft activities. Cost: FREE For further information contact Positive Ageing Liaison Oficer on 9932 1539 AROUND LAVERTON PAGE 11 MAR 2015 Altona Sports Club “Your Community Club” Buelah & John With over 5000 members, Altona Sports Club is all about community spirit. Offering a great range of services and activities, the club hosts various sports, including bowling, cricket and fishing, as well as dancing, karaoke and live shows. Functions, such as wedding receptions and birthdays, can also be held at the club. “We are a community club offering a varied and diverse range of services to the Community, that the locals love,” says manager Jeff Mill. The friendly staff also embody this philosophy. “Our staff are very loyal longserving with most living within our community. We all have a strong focus on meeting the needs of our members and guests.” Aside from sporting activities, patrons can enjoy a great meal in the club's Bayview Bistro with spectacular foreshore vistas, or drop by Seaview Lounge, which is a casual bar that's also set up to host small gatherings. On a Friday and Saturday night, the lounge has live bands or karaoke. Patrons can bust a move on the dance floor or take in twilight views of Altona beach. Open all year round, the beer garden is becoming a wellknown gem of the club, while members flock to the sports bar overlooking the bowls green, proving a popular spot to unwind after work. It has three large pool tables or members can join in a poker game on a Monday night. Become a member of Altona Sports Club and receive some great offers and discounts. Altona Sports Club, at 11 Altona Road, Altona, i s o p e n 1 0 a m - 11 p m Monday to Wednesday, 10am-12pm Thursday, 10am to 1-00am Friday and Saturday, and noon11pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9398 2283 PAGE 12 MAR 2015 AROUND LAVERTON A word from Jill Hennessy MP With most of us back at work and the kids back at school it feels like summer is well and truly over, but there are some fantastic local events scheduled and I hope you get a chance to go along. It is forecast to be a month of warmer temperatures, so I do want to share some quick tips about staying healthy in the heat. Extreme heat is a real health risk for our community, so please keep an eye out for each other, especially your elderly neighbours and friends. Make sure your family is drinking lots of water and stay indoors. Young children in particular need lots of protection from the heat, as their body temperatures rise quickly and they are at more risk of d e h y d r a t i o n . Please, never leave your child unattended in the car, not even for a moment, and if you see a child left unattended call 000. Visit w w w. k i d s a f e v i c . c o m . a u f o r m o r e information Warmer temperatures often mean we spend more outdoors, so it's important everyone remembers to be sun smart. Skin cancer is one of the more preventable forms of cancer, yet there are more than 40,000 cases treated in Victoria each year. So remember to Slip on sun protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Jill Hennessy MP Seek shade and Slide on some sunnies! For more information, State Member for Altona District visit www.sunsmart.com.au . I was also pleased to help launch a new ad campaign for · · Sanctuary Altona BreastScreen Victoria recently, Lakes Altona Meadows to raise awareness about the · · Seabrook importance of regular breast Laverton screens for women aged over · · Seaholme 50. All women aged 50-74 · Point Cook years should undertake a free breast screen every two years, ph: (03) 9395 0221 and BreastScreen Victoria has a: Suite 603, Level 1, 2 Main Street screening clinics across the Point Cook Town Centre state, including in Werribee - 27 p: PO Box 6519, POINT COOK VIC 3030 Princes Highway, Werribee. e: jill.hennessy@parliament.vic.gov.au I encourage all women aged 50 w: jillhennessy.com.au and above to book an appointment on 13 20 50 or visit www.breastscreen.org.au. We know that early detection, through screening, offers women the best chance of successful treatment so it's important that we spread the word and remind our mothers, sisters, wives and friends that a regular breast screen could save their life. PROUDLY SUPPORTS If you have any questions about any of these issues or other matters, please d o n ' t h e s i t a t e t o c o n t a c t m e : AROUND LAVERTON COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER jill.hennessy@parliament.vic.gov.au or 9395 0221. 1-9 Merino Street, Laverton North , 3026 Telephone 03 9368 5666 Fax 03 369 4088 42, Whittaker Ave, Laverton 3028. Our practice is dedicated to the provision of high quality health care to its patients. We provide a comprehensive range of family medical services including: Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9.00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed Our Doctors: Dr Chigozie Agbarakwe, Dr Thuyen Phan - Vietnamese Tel: 9931 1551 YOU CAN ALSO SEE US AT ARROWHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE ============================================================================= 5 t I h b 9 ﻲﻲﻰ ﮭ ﻲﻰﻮﻵh w ى ﯾو ي ﯾ ﯿ ﮭ ﮭىو BUSINESS HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday & Public Holiday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM AROUND LAVERTON PAGE 13 MAR 2015 Pointcook Community Baptist Church Do you want to be part of a caring church that offers sound bible based teaching for all the family? Do you like a joyful worship service in an informal setting? Then come to our worship service. Venue: Seabrook Primary School Hall 82-84 Pt Cook Rd, Seabrook. Time: Service starts at 10.00 am on Sunday Sunday School: JAMB Club for children held during the service. Stay for a cuppa and chat after the service. All welcome! Bible studies also provided. Enquiries: Pastor David Van der Putten (03) 9017 7888 The Maaori Anglican Community Fellowship of Te Wairua Tapu ki Poi Piripi-Inc offers; Weekly Holy Communion Services (Bilingual) St Eanswythe’s Anglican Church cnr Queen & Bent Streets - Altona Sunday School Class all ages & Bible Study Lay Ministry Classes Every Sunday Time: 1.00pm Officiation Priest: Rev’d Danny McRoberts General Inquiries: Lay President. Mr Bing Harris 0411546231 All Welcome! Queen Of Peace Everingham Road Altona Meadows Saturday 6.00 PM Sunday 8.00 AM & 11.00 AM Reconciliation Sat 11.00-11.30 AM Do you play the flute or clarinet? The Hobson’s Bay City band is keen to welcome more musicians. You are most welcome to attend Monday evening rehearsals from 7:30 pm at the Newport lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street Newport. Melway Pg 55 J3. Contact Lesley on 0403 851 076 or Email: hbcb@bigpond.com or check URL www.hbcb.org.au Visitors and interested musicians any age most welcome! COUNSELLING SERVICE FOR FAMILIES TO BE HELD ON THE CNR OF CAMPBELL & BELLIN STREETS LAVERTON Enter through School Gates at Bellin Street Counselling sessions FREE OF CHARGE FOR *Individuals *Groups *Families All sessions are by appointment only Monday- Wednesday 9am-3pm Please ring 9315 2680 PAGE 14 MAR 2015 Lumen Christi Point Cook Primary School Thur: 9:15 Am S. CLEMENT’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Altona Meadows/Laverton (with S. Eanswythe’s, Altona) Cnr Central Avenue & Skehan Boulevard Altona Meadows. Regular Sunday Worship (Holy Eucharist) including Sunday School is held at S. Clement’s at 8:45am. Enquiries, please phone the Vicar, Fr. Liam Matthews on 9398 1005 Jesus Is Lord Church Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Ave, Laverton 3028 Join us on our Worship Service Every Sunday from 10am-12pm ALTONA MEADOWS /LAVERTON UNITING CHURCH 61 Central Ave, Altona Meadows You are welcome to join us any Sunday at 10am and some Sundays at 5.30pm (Night owl service) We worship in a circle and have groups for children during part of the service. Our Fijian congregation has amalgamated with us this year. We also have Bible study groups, discussion groups, kids club, playgroup etc. Contact Rev. Susan Malthouse on 9369 0384 Enquiries concerning the use of our building to Lauris on 0409 354 932 The Salvation Army in Hobson’s Bay S. MARTIN de PORRES Bellin St. 108 Queen Street Altona Our Church Service 10.30 AM Combined Family Worship All Welcome Laverton Sunday - 10:00 AM Weekdays - Tues 9:15 AM Communion Service: Sat & Mon 9:15 Am POINT COOK CHAPEL Point Cook R.A.A.F. Base Sunday 9Am Altona Christian Centre Worship is held at Altona Meadows Community Centre, 28 Trafalgar Ave, Altona Meadows, Every Sunday at 10am. Pastor Stephen Holt on 9395 1543 ALTONA EVANGELICAL CHURCH 68-72 NELSON AVENUE ALTONA MEADOWS Our meetings are: Sunday10.00am Worship Service Enquiries: 9315 6140 or 0412 124 602 Churches & Community Services “A-men” group is offering a voluntary FREE services to the community. MOTTO: To be the hands and feet of God in the community. VISION: Envision to consolidates all Godly men’s who are gifted with various trades and skills and become a group of social entrepreneur for the purpose of reaching out the community. MISSION: To be people’s SERVANT- Handymen for the people in the community. Potential Skills: Electrical, Mechanical, Gardener, Carpentry, Labour, Engineering, Plastering, Painting and Plumbing. For more details call: 0439369545 (Manny) or email: amen.ministry@yahoo.com.au Become an AMES Volunteer Tutor AMES Werribee requires volunteers for 1 to 2 hours a week to help new arrivals learn English. Free training program provided. Contact details: Katherine 8744 0011(Thurs & Fri) or email: coccolik@ames.net.au Carer Support Grow-BetterTogetherCarersGroupfor friendsandfamilyofthoseaffectedbymental healthissues.Freeandconfidentialmeetings heldtwiceamonthinLaverton. Details:1800558268orwww.grow.net.au AROUND LAVERTON COHEALTH CLINIC opening soon here at The Hub! Cohealth, a leading provider of community health and support services in and around Melbourne's northern and western suburbs, is set to open services in the purpose built clinic here at the Laverton Community Hub late April. According to cohealth's Director of Clinical Services, Jane Canaway, the new Cohealth clinic will have GPs, counselling, and a range of other specialist health professionals. “We are very excited to be setting up this clinic at the Laverton Hub. The services at the clinic will develop over time in response to the needs of the local community”. We plan to offer a range of health services for young people, families, refugees and asylum seekers. Visit www.coheath.org.au for more information about cohealth or email Laverton@cohealth.org.au Points to Ponder Why are we Waiting? Just a couple of questions! Does anyone else find it frustrating to wait at the Aircraft level crossing while the train is still at Williams Landing? I know of a local resident who was feeling extremely ill and was being taken to Werribee Hospital. this person was having an allergic reaction (we now believe to antibiotics) and was having trouble breathing and was extremely red, amongst other symptoms. They had to wait for the train to arrive at Aircraft and then leave before they could cross the railway line. In this instance it didnt end badly, but what about the next time? Another issue is the buses which travel, or in this case do not travel, from Bladin Street to Aircraft Shopping Centre. Again, it is difficult for a person who has limited mobility and does not drive to get to the doctors surgery or any of the shops in that precinct. In fact, it is extremely difficult to get to Central Square! If you were to look up the PTV directions you would be advised to catch a bus to Laverton station, then catch a train to Westona and then catch a bus back to Altona Meadows! When will things become easier for those of us who do not drive Australian Testing Services has operated as an independent training organisation since 1995. As a Registered Training Organisation all qualifications issued are recognised nationally under the Australian Quality Training Framework. With recent changes to OHS legislation the need to have safe systems of work for your employees is more important than ever. For further information on how to enrol or book for your organisation see ad below. Laverton Police Station Thieves and Burglars Still a focus Doesn't time fly, as I sit here typing for this the March addition I realise just how quick the year is going. In the Laverton Response Zone which covers the Laverton, Altona Meadow and Seabrook we are still plagued by people who break into our Cars and Houses. This is a Regional priority and as such we will be conducting operations both overt and covert in order to attack these two particular crime themes. I am asking you to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks and months. Please focus on simple preventative measures like locking up, not leaving items of value in plain sight and reporting suspicious behaviour if you see it or know who's doing it. This will help to make our community safer place to live, simply Call 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1300333000 or go to www.crimestoppers.com.au Finally over the coming Labour Day Long Weekend there will be a significant focus on traffic enforcement with an emphasis on alcohol, speed, driver distraction (ie Mobil phones) and driver behaviour offences. 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Boy Girl How to win an Around Laverton Prize Certificates will be issued for first, second & third in each age group. 1st Prize certificate = 3 pts. 2nd Prize certificate = 2 pts. 3rd Prize certificate = 1 point. You need 6 points to win a prize from March-Dec 2015. Post your entry to Around Laverton P.O. Box 152 Laverton 3028 OR Drop them off into the free box at Laverton Newsagency. LIKE TO LEARN KARATE? Learn a highly competitive sport while getting into shape at the same time at Karate Club Wyndham. This club promotes confidence, self esteem, discipline and self defence in a family atmosphere. Join today we have a vacancies. 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Please contact our office or contact the paper at 9369 1304 AROUND LAVERTON You can send them to our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/aroundlaverton or our Website: http://www.aroundlaverton.com.au/ or you can send it in to our office at The Laverton Community Hub 6-9 March 2015 PAGE 17 MAR 2015 MarchEvents Senior Drivers Expo Sissy Blvd Tea 101: A world of tea 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Saturday, 14 March 2015 Civic Centre, 115 Civic Pde, Altona 9315 9464 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, 15 March 2015 The Substation , 1 Market Street, Newport info@thesubstation.org.au 9391 1110 www.thesubstation.org.au 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Williamstown Library , 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au 1 300 462 542 libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Hobsons Bay Libraries: Summer story times in the parks and gardens Holiday Pottery Classes for Kids Art Sauce - Cultural Diversity Week 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday, 22 March 2015 Woods Street Art Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton Contact: Arts Officer arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au 9932 2001 Empowering Woman 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Saturday, 07 March 2015 Saturday, 21 March 2015 109 Douglas Parade, Williamstown Contact: Lily Mobile No: 0427 987 236 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Friday, 27 March 2015 Williamstown Botanic Gardens, corner Osborne and Giffard Streets, Williamstown Mesh mash Print Collective 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday, 07 March 2015 Saturday, 21 March 2015 44 Woods Street, Laverton mini@graff.com Mobile No: 0419 160 067 For more details visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Saturday 21 March The Summer Sounds Skate Event at Altona Meadows Skate Park, Queen St, featuring live DJs, skate competitions and food trucks. PAGE 18 MAR 2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, 30 March 2015 44 Woods Street, Laverton Contact: Karen Steenbergen karenmsteenbergen@gmail.com Mobile No: 0417 539 343 World’s Greatest Shave 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Thursday, 12 March 2015 Sunday, 15 March 2015 wgs15vic@leukemia.org.au Telephone After Hours: 1 800 500 088 http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/ Dollar Day at the Lighthouse Saturday 21 March. Come along and see what bargains can be had for just $1 AROUND LAVERTON A N D W E D N E S D AY S O C I A L NIGHTS: being a great way to come and enjoy a hit and meet new people Let DOM and DAVE with no obligation every Wednesday www.domanddave.com.au 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Just turn up and Take care of your rubbish problems after hours MERTON STREET, LAVERTON *No GST payable enjoy or call for further info if needed. *Cheaper with a tip voucher The team of coaches and committee Four courts now available so first in *5 cubic metre trailer warmly welcome back readers and wish first ''served''. *ABN registered all a very happy and healthy 2015. Whilst P R I V A T E A N D G R O U P *Servicing Inner Melbourne and all went quiet over the Christmas/New LESSSONS: Cardio Tennis is now Western Suburbs Year period to enjoy festivities and running for adults on Monday nights 9397-7617(A/H) 0408 141 337 holidays, a couple of members from our at 8.00pm with our coaches led by Actual cost will depend on the amount of rubbish, the distance of the rubbish to the trailer or if you help h a r d w o r k i n g c o m m i t t e e e n s u r e d Dione and Danny. us to load. daily/weekly inspections of our facility and With the club being fortunate to have it is with much thanks to them that the club high quality and accredited coaches Switched on Services For all your electrical needs continues to be enjoyed by its members there is ample opportunity for other ELECTRICIAN and community. lessons with group, squad, and private WRTA SUMMER COMPETITIONS: lessons being conducted throughout the Competitions for our senior and junior week. teams re-started in February with most Until next month, good wishes to all teams enjoying relative success so far. readers, stay safe and keep hitting Believe it or not we are now undergoing winners. Domestic preparation for the winter competition in Email: lavertonparktc@gmail.com Commercial the WRTA with teams and players www.lptc.org.au Reliable needing to be finalised soon. So if you are Brendan J. O’Brien Reasonable rates Susanne Crotch interested in joining our family friendly TCAV/TPA Junior Secretary club and competing either in competition, Advanced & Accredited Call Glenn 0413 823 463 or socially, feel free to contact us for Ph: 03 9398 2339 or 0407 552 828 Ph: 03 9360 7905 further details. As we continually say, we On a Friday and Saturday night, are always looking for new members and the lounge has live bands or players for our affiliated competitions and karaoke. Patrons can bust a move with other competitions always available, Cricketers Wanted on the dance floor or take in twilight we are keen on expanding our mixed With over 5000 members, Altona views of Altona beach. team players and also appealing to our Sports Club is all about community female readers (all ages, all experiences) spirit. Offering a great range of Open all year round, the beer to set up teams for Ladies, as well as services and activities, the club hosts garden is becoming a well-known Mixed and Junior competitions so if you various sports, including bowling, gem of the club, while members flock to the sports bar overlooking are interested in playing for our family cricket and fishing, as well as the bowls green, proving a popular friendly club give us a call now. Don't forget our motto is: “Tennis is fun for dancing,karaoke and live shows. spot to unwind after work. It has F u n c t i o n s , s u c h a s w e d d i n g three large pool tables or members everyone”. T U E S D A Y N I G H T S M E N S receptions and birthdays, can also be can join in a poker game on a COMPETITIONS: Congratulations to our held at the club.“We are a community Monday night. 2 teams who both made their respective club offering a varied and diverse Become a member of Altona grand finals with our B grade team range of services to the Community, Sports Club and receive some winning a close contest. Competition has that the locals love,” says manager great offers and discounts. just started with three teams now Jeff Mill. The friendly staff also representing the club so good luck guys embody this philosophy.“Our staff are Altona Sports Club, at 11 Altona for a successful season. This competition very loyal long-serving with most living Road, Altona, is open 10amis enjoyed by all who participate and is played with a social feel which culminates within our community. We all have a 11pm Monday to Wednesday, with players of all teams enjoying supper strong focus on meeting the needs of 10am-12pm Thursday, 10am to our members and guests.” at the end of the night. 1-00am Friday and Saturday, Aside from sporting activities, patrons a n d n o o n - 1 1 p m S u n d a y. MLC HOT SHOTS FOR JUNIORS: Term 1 has commenced and places still can enjoy a great meal in the club's Inquiries: 9398 2283. available for 5-12 year olds to come and Bayview Bistro with spectacular have a go in this non-contact and foreshore vistas, or drop by Seaview enjoyable sport with the completion Lounge, which is a casual bar that's recently of our own Australian Open we also set up to host small gatherings. trust the interest and enthusiasm in tennis with the nation's up and coming new stars of Kyrgios, Kokkinakis, Tomic and others what a great time for tennis in this country. FRIENDLY REMINDERS OUR COURTS ARE FOR HIRE: Courts at our club are now available for general hire Monday to Friday and on Sundays at very generous hire rates and subject to conditions in respect of attire and respect of facilities Rubbish Removal Altona Sports Cricket Club AROUND LAVERTON PAGE 19 MAR 2015 The Logical Alternative When you have just lost someone you love you don’t need a stranger telling you how the funeral will be handled. You do need genuine empathy and understanding. You do need clear arrangement details. You do need things done the way you want. But most of all you need to feel supported – like in a family. How do we know? Because we are a family and that’s what we do………. OUR SERVICES TRADITIONAL CHOICES TAILORED SERVICES PRACTICAL CHOICES PRE-PAID PLANS PRE ARRANGEMENTS PAYMENT OPTIONS CREMATION URNS WE SPECIALISE IN CHURCH SERVICES OF ALL FAITHS OUR PREMISES – 2/132 MADDOX ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN You are invited to visit our brand new purpose built premises at the above address. Just let us know when you would like to pop in. We can offer private arrangement suites, chapel and viewing facilities together with in – house refreshment area with catering. Call in for a friendly chat or see us at www.candlepines.com.au 24 Hours – All Suburbs 9369 4919 PAGE 20 MAR 2015 AROUND LAVERTON G LAVERTON COMMUNITY GARDEN (incorporating the Laverton Garden) 91 Bladin St Laverton. H a p p y N e w Ye a r t o a l l . O u r Christmas break was a success at the Hub. Our entertainer Jan Martin and wife were great. This year we also had a local young guest performer who we thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you Tayla Lauren. We lost a long term member who passed away before Christmas. Nora Franks 92, will be sadly missed. Annie is back with us after a scare. Monica is back with us after a short break. We would start our bus trip soon. Birthdays: January Val H. Joyce E. (Rocky) February Mary B. Roma M. Eunice E, Sandra H. New members always welcome! We meet every Tuesday, come along and join our Bingo sessions from10am-2pm and Wednesdays are craft days 10-2pm. We are looking for a voluntary Bus Driver once a month for small trips, mainly on Fridays. Contact No 99323030 Welcome back to 2015 We are currently getting some very hot weather . So watch your gardens as they will need extra watering and mulching. Dig up ,and divide and replant iris, discard the large rhizome in the middle. Trim your pelargoniums, and use the prunings for cuttings. Now is the time to take cuttings of native plants, Pull out annual vegies from your vegie garden and prepare for the next crop. Now is also the time to order your spring bulbs. Flowers to plant now are; Marigolds, Candytuft, Larkspur, Lobelia, Pansy, Poppies, Primula, Stocks, Sweet Peas, Sweet Williams, Cinerias, Delphinium, Dianthus, spring flowering bulbs. Vegetables; Carrots, Cauliflowers, Herbs, Lettuces, Radish, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Celery, Garlic, Leeks, Parsnips and Silver Beet. Remember the weather is hotting up so keep a eye on your gardens. Till next month happy gardening. For more information please ring on 04092026994 OLDEN AGE CLUB. The Hub 95-105 Railway Ave Laverton. Phone :99323030 As members of the Highland and National Dancers Association Inc we teach traditional Scottish dancing. Our teachers are highly traned and have danced for many years. If you have a child that would like to learn we currently have vacancies for boys and girls. Please give us a ring on 0492026994 Nanscawen Lawyers 10 Aviation Road Laverton Ph: 93691126 Fax:93694272 New Trading Hours : Mon - Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7am -8pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 10pm 8am - 10pm 9am - 8pm 2nd Laverton Scout Old Geelong Road Laverton Welcome back to a new year We still have vacancies for youth members from the age of 6 years upwards. We also have vacancies for committee members and also Leaders. On 14 February, our scout went to join the hundreds of scouts in the city at the Big Day Scout 2015. Following an exciting Street Art Wide Game, we witnessed the Investiture of Shane Jacobson as the new Chief Scout of Victoria. Special guest Dick Smith presented Shane with a certificate signed by the Queen (Pictured below). More entertainment followed which inlcuded performances from Sarah DeBono and Rob Mills. (Pictured above right) If you were there and have stories and or photos of the day, please send them in through Facebook, our Website or to our office and we will publish them. This is a very rewarding organisation to be involved with lots of fun and learning for you and the youth of the area. For more information please give us a ring on 0492026994 (Incorp. H.C. Curwen-Walker) 12 NEVILLE AVE. LAVERTON Phone (03) 9369 3311 MONDAY to FRIDAY 2pm-5pm AT ALL OTHER TIMES PLEASE CONTACT HEAD OFFICE Ph:(03) 9370 4911 Fax (03) 93751262 Essendon & Melbourne AROUND LAVERTON & Supporting the local Community PAGE 21 MAR 2015 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS Call our FREE energy helpline on 9385 8555 OUR ENERGY ADVICE Access FREE, independent energy eficiency and renewable energy advice for your home or business. Call our experts at Positive Charge or visit positivecharge.com.au Connected, green, healthy PAGE 22 MAR 2015 AROUND LAVERTON VETERINARY HELP By Dr. R. Cox Cats and Crystals! Cats are quite prone to crystals in the bladder. There are several types of crystals that can form, but by far the most common is struvite, which is made up of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate. A certain amount of these are found in urine and can be considered normal, but when there is an excessive amount, they can cause irritation of the bladder, or urethra (the passage from the bladder to the outside) or, in male cats, they can block up the urethra at the tip of the penis so the poor cat cannot urinate at all. This becomes an emergency. The signs of a cat with an inflamed bladder are usually a cat that may appear restless, anxious, and constantly trying to urinate, and only passing a small amount. The urine may be bloodstained. They will often urinate in more obvious places almost as if trying to get your attention. When a cats bladder is blocked, the early symptoms can be very similar. A male cat will usually be licking at his penis excessively. With time the cat becomes more uncomfortable, and distressed or painful. Eventually the black pressure on the kidneys leads to electrolytes abnormalities in the blood, which can affect among other things the heart, so that severely affected cats are an increased anaesthetic risk. If left untreated and the cat cannot pass any urine, it will die. The treatment of a blocked bladder is to unblock the urethra, insert a catheter, and empty the bladder, and flush out as many crystals as possible. Usually the catheter is left in for a few days with the cat on a drip to flush out the urinalysis tract as much as possible. A common complication if the bladder has been very stretched, is that the bladder loses AROUND LAVERTON LAVERTON VETERINARY CLINIC . Dr. Rosemary Cox B. V. Sc. 9360 0911 HOURS: 9am - 6.30pm Mon - Friday 9am - 12 noon Saturday CONSULTATION BY APPOINTMENT 141 RAILWAY AVE. LAVERTON (Cnr Ascot Street) the ability to push urine out, so although it is no longer blocked, it may need to be manually expressed for days, often complicated by a swollen urethra. Female cats rarely block, as their urethra doesn't have the narrow tip. The causes can be multifactorial. Cats can form quite concentrated urine that encourages crystal formation. Bacterial infection, which may be obvious, or chronic, low grade. Stress seems to play a part - cats in multi-cat households seem to have a higher incidence. Control is by diet - in the short term, moist foods only, to keep the urine dilute. There are many brands of prescription diets to reduce crystals, in both canned and dry. Once a cat has had an episode of urolithiasis (crystals in the bladder) we consider them as a permanent increased risk, and would keep them on a crystal preventing diet long term, possibly forever. LAVERTON VETERINARY CLINIC 9360 0911 Puppy Pre School $86.00 4 week course for puppies between 8-16 weeks. 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