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1 Issue 19, September 2014 FIND US ON facebook.com/around.hopperscrossing 6 11 18 page OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, FROM ALTONA TO ASIA-PACIFIC QUILTING IS A GIFT OF LOVE SEABROOK CRICKET CLUB page page continued page 3 Please redistribute rather than discard this paper - give it to your friends, family or neighbours! Werribee Plaza’s multimillion dollar transformation into retail giant Pacific Werribee is now well underway. The $370 million project is being undertaken by The Pacific Group of Companies and will see the existing shopping centre increase in size from 72,000m2 to 107,000m2, as well as increasing the number of car parking spaces to 5000 in total. Highlights of the development, which began earlier this year with the completion of a 10 bus terminal interchange, include two Gold Class cinemas, a two level Myer, Target, a new fresh food precinct, ALDI, a dining and entertainment precinct and over 120 new specialty stores. Werribee Plaza, which opened nearly 30 years ago and sees over 10 million visitors a year come through its doors is long overdue for a redevelopment considering the area has seen a 40% increase in population growth over the past ten years. Wyndham PACIFIC WERRIBEE REDEVELOPMENT by Melissa Haber This is the construction site with Centre Manager Jonathan Codman

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Issue 19, September 2014

FIND US ON facebook.com/around.hopperscrossing

6 11 18page OPERATION CHRISTMAS

CHILD, FROM ALTONA TO ASIA-PACIFIC

QUILTING IS A GIFT OF LOVE

SEABROOK CRICKET CLUB

page page

continued page 3

Please redistribute rather than discard this paper - give it to your friends, family or neighbours!

Werribee Plaza’s multimillion dollar transformation into retail giant Pacific Werribee is now well underway. The $370 million project is being undertaken by The Pacific Group of Companies and will see the existing shopping centre increase in size from 72,000m2 to 107,000m2, as well as increasing the number of car parking spaces to 5000 in total.

Highlights of the development, which began earlier this year with the completion of a 10 bus terminal

interchange, include two Gold Class cinemas, a two level Myer, Target, a new fresh food precinct, ALDI, a dining and entertainment precinct and over 120 new specialty stores.

Werribee Plaza, which opened nearly 30 years ago and sees over 10 million visitors a year come through its doors is long overdue for a redevelopment considering the area has seen a 40% increase in population growth over the past ten years. Wyndham

PACIFIC WERRIBEE REDEVELOPMENT

by Melissa Haber

This is the construction site with Centre Manager Jonathan Codman

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PUDDLING WITH THE PUBLISHER

FROM THE EDITOR

Advertising enquiries: Daniel 0408 659 940

[email protected] Will 0449 834 359

[email protected]

Louise 0403 191 084

Advertising: [email protected] [email protected] Contributions: [email protected]

Publishers:Bill 8307 8872

Will 8360 8598ABN 54 145 436 804

September is upon us! The year is travelling very quickly the months are streaming past.

Just putting out a quick reminder, that if you are having an upcoming event, email me through the relevant information and I will try and get one of our volunteer writers and or photographers to attend so we can spread the word in the community.

I would like to briefly thank our volunteer writers, who have submitted many fantastic articles over the year (which no doubt you will read in this issue). I would like to encourage you, if you read a story and you like it, please make the effort to send the paper an email and we will forward your appreciation to the writer mentioned. They are a very mixed, warm, giving and talented collection of lovely community minded writers. I encourage you to give them a little bit of feedback every so often as it goes a long way.

I would also like to thank those that send us regular articles on their specific subject matter. One that I will mention is Helene Wild. Helene is a botanical artist and has sent us artwork (with absolutely no restrictions about publishing) together with some excellent information about the botanical subject matter which is her specialty. Helene wrote to me recently very apologetic that she was unable to contribute for a bit due to personal reasons. I must thank her for the many years of wonderful art that has been provided. I appreciate that life gets in the way and when you are ready we will welcome your submissions back with open arms.

Well have a fantastic month and I hope you enjoy the read.

Daniel Allen

‘After the winter comes the Spring and the garden will bloom again’’

This is a classic line used by Peter Sellers in one of my favourite films ‘Being There’ made several decades ago.

It’s a delightful film with many great scenes guaranteed to keep your interested. I hope you get hold of it from some old film libraries. I won’t tell you about the fantastic ending causing the crowd to burst into uproarious laughter and were still laughing as they walked out of the theatre. You will enjoy it!

I’m writing this column from a hospital bed in Western Health, one of our major hospitals serving our huge Western area, located in Footscray where I’m receiving

treatment for a foot problem associated with my diabetes and am very impressed with the quality of the treatment by the nursing staff and even more impressed by the HR departments skill for the selection of the beautiful nurses for the men’s ward! Hopefully I might be discharged this or next weekend back in the saddle again. To those of you that sent good wishes to the gorgeous Freda for her 91st, thank you, she really enjoyed it.

Bill McPherson

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESSIN “AROUND HOPPERS CROSSING”

DON’T HESITATE TO

GIVE US A CALL:

Will 0449 834 359 [email protected]

Daniel 0408 659 940 [email protected]

Louise 0403 191 084

is the fastest growing area in Victoria as well as the third fastest growth area in Australia.

The Pacific Group of Companies Regional General Manager, Fiona Mackenzie, said, “We know the community have been waiting a long time, and this plan has been developed to meet our customers’ needs and create a first choice destination when it comes to retail and lifestyle experiences in the west.”

Centre Manager Jonathan Codman said that it is “a key focus to finish by 2016 and we are already two months ahead of schedule.”

It is also worth noting that security will be improved with CCTV cameras receiving an upgrade, which will allow security guards to receive live coverage from their smart phones and tablets.

The project has created 750 construction jobs and is expected to create 1200-1500 retail jobs by the end of the redevelopment which is set to be completed by late 2016.

Key completion dates for the redevelopment project are as follows:

Early 2015 New dining and entertainment precinct to open

Mid 2015 New Target and specialty stores to open

Min 2016 New two-level Myer and specialty stores to open

Late 2016 New fresh food precinct, Hunter & Gatherer to open

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At 235 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing you will find the Big Blue Cross. Inside there is plenty going on.

Playgroup on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 12pm during school term. A great opportunity to come along and chat with other parents of young children and share morning tea. Playgroup has a fantastic space both indoors and out, a space to provide fun and nurture children. The children

engage in free play, painting, drawing, craft, music and story time.

There’s also an Op Shop open Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 3pm. Here you will find plenty of good quality clothing for all ages, jewellery, bric-a-brac and books, along with friendly staff and volunteers. The Op Shop is an outreach of the Hoppers Crossing Uniting Church to the local and wider community. The Op Shop supports a number of charitable organisations including World Vision, Gideons Australia, Frontier Services and Compassion.

Markets are held on the 5th Saturday of a month from 9am – 1pm. In 2014 this occurs four times, with the final two market days for this year being Saturday 30th August and 29th November. There are plenty of stalls, a sausage sizzle and music for your enjoyment.

The Church facilities are also available for hire.

As you can see, there is indeed plenty going on inside at 235. Any queries in relation to the above please call Hoppers Crossing Uniting Church office on 9748 8700.

Julieann Hennessy

UNDER THE BIG BLUE CROSS

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Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc (ADEC) are a not for profit organisation that strives to empower people living with disabilities from CALD backgrounds, as well as their carers and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community.

ADEC are a statewide organisation.

Often the people that need assistance are battling not only language and culture barriers, but they are also living with a disability or caring for someone with a disability.

ADEC try to assist clients so they are able to access services and ensure that service systems are inclusive and responsive to their needs.

Sometimes the only people that know what a carer is going through is another carer with the same burdens, and the same challenges.

These groups provide an opportunity to share your experiences, support and learn from one another.

For more information about the upcoming information session please contact ADEC on:

(03) 9480 1666 or [email protected] information on ADEC can be found at:

www.adec.org.au

ADEC TO SET UP A GREEK CARERS GROUP IN WYNDHAM

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Every year churches and schools in the communities of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham partner with Samaritan’s Purse. Their joint purpose is to fill thousands of shoeboxes for children living in war-torn or high crisis areas in the Asia-Pacific Region. In 2013, 316,323 shoeboxes were sent from Australia and New Zealand to Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. 1,700 shoeboxes alone were collected from Margaret Gook’s home address in Werribee. She’s not sure how many there’ll

be this year but Margaret, the local area coordinator for West Melbourne, doesn’t mind; she’s passionate about this outreach. But in that, she’s not alone.

Wanda and Louis Fourie from Point Cook recently had a packing party where friends and work colleagues came together to help pack their 350 shoeboxes. “It looked like a children’s party,” Wanda recalls, stating their initial target for 2014 was 300 boxes. They’d purchased items at sales throughout the year and happened to squirrel away enough gifts to bless 350 children. They even made their own blackboards, which is a basic item but great for children with no access to paper.

Margaret explains that when filling our shoeboxes we need to think about where the boxes are going and to be sensitive to the children and cultures within the regions. War-related toys are inappropriate and clothing with printed skulls can be offensive. But family photos or hand-written letters create that special, personal touch. Some shoeboxes are “…carried for miles to the remotest parts of the world,” but that’s what Margaret likes about Operation Christmas child. “It’s guaranteed that contributions will go to a child,” she says. In fact, contributors can track their gift by registering on the website to follow their box.

If you’re interested in contributing, either contact Margaret Gook on 9742 3647 or pick up a shoebox from one of the following drop off points: Seabrook Primary School, Point Cook Baptist Church, Altona Meadows Uniting Church, Altona Baptist Church, and St Eanswythe’s Anglican Church. Shoeboxes need to be filled and returned by October when the national collection will take place. For further information please go to the website: http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.au

Kyla-Jayne Rajah

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, FROM ALTONA TO ASIA-PACIFIC

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Ward McKenzie Pty Ltd is a 5th generation family owned grocery manufacturer, based in Altona. Among the small collection of artefacts relating to the companies earlier days is an honour board listing the names of the company employees who enlisted in the First World War.With the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War in August this year, it was decided to research the names on the board and if possible find out their stories. To the surprise of the current generation of the Ward family, two of the names connected to the

board were not only Gallipoli veterans, but nephews of the company founder, H.S.K Ward. Using records from the Australian War Memorial, National Archives and Ancestry.com a detailed story was built about both these men, who were cousins. In summary, Captain William Davidson worked for the company as a grain salesman before enlisting in 1915. He arrived at Gallipoli in October but was soon wounded and evacuated to Alexandria. Later in France, William was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in the field. In August 1917, while inspecting front line trenches, William disappeared, believed shot, and is one of the many Anzacs with no known grave.Captain Lionel Ward, the other Anzac nephew of H. S.K Ward, wrote several letters to the Red Cross trying to find out the fate of William. Lionel also served on Gallipoli, acting as a secretary to General Birdwood. For his work at Gallipoli and later in France, Lionel was awarded an OBE.Did you want to know more about an Anzac in your family but don’t know how to start? E-mail what details you know about your ancestor and I will have a look and see if I can get you started on finding your Anzac.

Greg Milne

FINDING YOUR ANZACS

Helen Ward with the company honour board which lead to the discovery of 2 Gallipoli veterans in her family

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Altona Primary School is honoured to reach its milestone of one hundred years. This significant milestone will bring our community of the past, present and future together.

Recording and preserving the history and story of Altona Primary School and sharing experiences will enrich the lives of our school community and shape the direction of the school’s future.

Learning from the Past….. Exploring the Present….Shaping our Future

Centenary Celebrations in 2015

Altona Primary School will be celebrating its rich 100 year history. Centenary Celebrations during the week of Monday 19th October to Saturday 24th October 2015 will include a week long program involving the whole school community.

Are you part of the school’s history? We want to hear from you

Are you, or someone you know closely linked to Altona Primary School’s rich history? We would love to hear from you. We are collating images, memorabilia and stories of people whose families have been part of the school for generations.

Please see below for contact details:

[email protected]

Altona Primary School – 3923

109 Blyth Street, Altona 3018

Telephone: 03 9398 2925

Contact: Liz Brown

ALTONA PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN 2015

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Have you ever had the feeling that you would like to write? Do you have a passion for words and meanings? Could it be that you enjoy writing as a form of artistic expression? Possibly you have a desire to tell a story or stories? Have you ever thought that you would like to be a writer? Words have the power to tell untold stories. As a writer you share your creative insights and express views to tell stories that you believe in.

Whatever your writing passion, it is possible. Creative writing, poetry, factual accounts, storybooks, literary essays, journal articles, haiku, and the list goes on. Writing styles vary, along with the writing genre; drama, romance, comedy, action, thriller and so forth. Regardless of style or genre, whether it is fiction or non-fiction, writers use their art to express a view of the world, the place, the time, the people and the issues. Some writers write to tell a story from the past, to remember through reflection. Some people write about what they see now, summarising observations and impacts. Others write to bring about change and to influence the future. Writers also write for fun.

In Wyndham there are three writing groups available for people to meet and discuss their writing ideas. It is a wonderful way to network with other writing enthusiasts, to learn about and share happenings and stories, as well as having some fun.

The Western Union Writers (Foundation Group) meets the second Friday of each month. New members are welcome. Contact Bronwen Hickman, phone: 9749-2510.

The Crimson Ink Writers (Teens to Thirties) meets at the Heaths Road Library on Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm. Enquiries to Rebecca, phone: 8734-8930.

Imagination Creation (WUW young writers) meets at the Wyndham CBD Library on Thursdays between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. For more information phone Margaret Campbell: 9741-3577.

Writers of all abilities and levels are welcome to join the groups. Happy writing

Bernadette Smallwood

WORDS HAVE THE POWER TO TELL UNTOLD STORIES

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Sharing gifts of love made to help friends and family going through difficult times or celebrating special events, that was the purpose of the ‘from my hands to your heart’ quilt exhibition held in July at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona. The quilts exhibited (pictured) were made by members of Seabreeze Quilters specifically for friends undergoing chemotherapy, grieving the loss of a loved one, celebrating a special birthday or the arrival of a new child, or simply to thank a friend who offered a regular welcome. The specific story that underpins each quilt is what makes each one unique and invaluable for those who made them and those who received them. For Kim Reilly, founder of Seabreeze Quilters, quilting is a powerful force that builds connections between people. ‘When you give a quilt that you made for someone, you know that all the love and thoughts that you put into it while you were making it

get transferred to that person. The person receiving the quilt has the constant memory that somebody cared’.

In the 1800s, quilts were utilitarian items made by piecing together small bits of fabric from worn-out items to make larger pieces to be re-used (patchwork). Born out of the need to be thrifty, quilts were made to provide warm covers for beds and hangings for draughty doors and windows.

Nowadays, patchwork and quilting have become a popular creative pastime and an emotive art form. As the traditional image of the old lady sewing functional bits of fabric is being eroded, increasingly modern quilt designs reflect the younger audience that the craft attracts. Seabreeze Quilters is a local community-based patchwork/quilting group that offers a close-knit social network and the opportunity to share patchwork and quilting skills. For more information, visit http://www.seabreezequilters.com.

Fabienne Chevalier

FROM MY HANDS TO YOUR HEART: QUILTING IS A GIFT OF LOVE

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The Joel Gallery in the heart of Altona continues to offers a programme of diverse and vibrant exhibitions that are open to the public throughout the year. Meet the artists and view the artwork at the official launch events (all at 7pm, unless otherwise stated) and throughout the exhibition weeks. Forthcoming exhibitions for September and October 2014 include:

Hobsons Bay Arts Society Spring Exhibition (11-21 September – Launch: Friday 12 September)

An exhibition of mixed media by the members of the Hobsons Bay Arts Society.

Sustainability for All: Create a Better Home and Community Environment (24-30 September- No launch)

This sustainability exhibition will showcase a range of pamphlets, brochures and handouts relating to the conservation and improvement of our home and community through the reduction of our Greenhouse Emissions.

Dust (4-12 October – Launch: Friday 3 October)

An exhibition of mixed media on canvas by Davia McMillan exploring the idea of ‘having it all’ and ‘looking good’ and the related ideals and images to which we are exposed.

From Girl to Goddess (18-30 October – Launch: Friday 17 October)

‘From Girl to Goddess’ is a joint exhibition of glass and poetry by JENNIE CULIC and HEATHER RUTH LAURIE filled with images and poetry based on our reflections and journeys from childhood ‘girl’ to adulthood ‘goddess’.

The Joel Gallery now has a dedicated website which details the programme of exhibitions and shows for 2014. If you would like to know what is on at the Joel Gallery or if you are an artist, a crafter or an art-based performer who would like to exhibit your work at the Gallery, visit http://joelgallery.weebly.com or contact the Louis Joel Centre on (03) 9398 2511 or by email at [email protected]

Fabienne Chevalier

ART IN THE HEART OF ALTONA

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Welcome to this month’s edition of the Magpies Nest.

What started out as a year of consolidation has turned into a happy ending for all concerned that the Laverton Magpies this season. Our Senior team has made finals for the first time in 6 years and at the time of writing we are looking forward to our Semi Final against Sanctuary Lakes. Win or lose this can only be a step in the right direction for the club and we are all looking forward to a great season in 2015 with further success.

We recently had a “Little League” match at our last home game made up of our local Auskickers. It was a great effort by our future stars and it was hard to work out who had more fun the children or their parents, all up it was a great initiative by the club and we intend to do this at all our home matches in 2015.

The club is also looking forward to once again fielding junior teams next year so if you know of anyone that may be interested in playing at our family friendly club please contact the President Scott Mizzi on 0401

403728. Of course our Auskick Program will also be running again next year. The club would like to thank Jake and all of his helpers in making sure that this program was successful this season, well done to all.

We are currently advertising for coaches in season 2015, Seniors, Reserves and Juniors if you would like to apply or know of anyone that may be interested please contact the club President Scott on 0401 403728

As mentioned last month, with the help of the both the WRFL and AFL Victoria and we are pleased to say that we are well on the way to establish a junior section of the club next year. If you know of anyone that may be interested in helping achieve this please contact the President Scott Mizzi on 0401 403728 our Auskick Co Coordinator Jake Ballestrino on 0413 767325 or myself on 0409 138 921.

Until next month Go Maggies!!!Side by SideJohn Ballestrino

LAVERTON MAGPIES FOOTBALL CLUB

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Pets page

Separation anxiety in dogs is an extremely common problem worldwide, and a major cause of dogs given up for adoption or euthanized.

Separation anxiety can occur in any breed and of any age. There are many reasons separation anxiety may occur. Lack of exercise, boredom and the stress of dealing with the separation from their owners are major contributors. These problems lead to destructive behavior, continuous barking, and unusual behavior such as chasing their tail, trying to escape the house, aggression and/or eliminating in the house.

The biggest thing to address when treating a dog with separation anxiety is to teach them to enjoy, or at least be able to tolerate being left alone. You can achieve this through positive and enjoyable activities before leaving them alone.

Toys can be a great tool and distraction for dogs experiencing separation anxiety. Kong’s and other treat filled toys are great, along with dog bones that will ensure to keep them happy and entertained whilst you are away. Wearing them out before leaving the house can also be effective. Playing with them and/or taking them for a walk for 20-30 minutes in the morning may also help reduce their anxiety.

Keeping your pets relaxed before leaving the house is important, trying not to make a big fuss before departing or when arriving back home. It can be challenging for owners not to do this when you have such happy faces greet you at the door, but your overjoyed dog can be an indication of how anxiously they have been awaiting your return. When arriving home, it is best to wait until your pet settles down before acknowledging them, so as to not reinforce their needy behavior.

Anxiety in dogs can also be due to other causes, such as a medical issue. If there are any concerns, it is best to contact a veterinarian or behaviorist for further diagnosis and treatment options.

Cindy Taylor

Natural Pawfection- Professional Dog Grooming

Website- http://naturalpawfection.wix.com/natural-pawfection

Email- [email protected]

Phone- 0421-446-764

SEPARATION ANXIETY IN DOGS

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MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) has always had a stigma attached to it due to the intensity of the sport, which has led to people thinking that it’s a violent pastime for violent people. Consequently, it had difficulty gaining traction in Australia during the 1990’s and early 2000’s.

I’m glad to say that the stigma has slowly begun to fade as gym goers and fitness aficionados all over

Australia have been captured by the sport and it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon.

With the rise of MMA in Australia, there has also been an increase of women taking on the sport despite the image of it being a ‘boys club’. According to the ESPN, interest in MMA by females has nearly doubled since 2002, with a large percentage of the interest coming from women 50 years and over.

This increase comes as women have begun to see the benefits of MMA training, how it increases your stability, stamina, flexibility, strength and provides variety while you’re gaining an excellent skill.

As female fighters such as Ronda Rousey dominate the UFC and the females of Australia open up to the sport as a means to train, I can only imagine the sport getting bigger as more people begin to see the benefits of mixed martial arts.

Sam Araji

FEMALE FIGHT CLUB – THE RISE OF MMA IN AUSTRALIA

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The team of coaches and committee once again warmly welcome all readers to this issue. Winter season WRTA competition has been completed with nine of our teams, both Junior and Senior, progressing to finals action. Good luck to all our teams during finals and trust you can bring home some pennants of success. A BIG THANK YOU also goes out to the teams that competed for the club but fell short of finals appearances. Another season is just around the corner.

With this in mind, SUMMER competition teams have been finalised and it is pleasing to say that numbers of teams competing has increased once again and look forward to competition starting late October. TUESDAY NIGHT MENS has started as well with two teams competing. If you are still interested to join and have a go don’t worry we are always looking for new members and players even to be named as ‘emergencies’ with emphasis on expanding our mixed team players and also appealing to our female readers (all ages) to set up mixed and ladies teams for various competitions but also to our Juniors base both boys and girls. Don’t forget our motto is: “Tennis is fun for everyone”.

MLC HOT SHOTS FOR JUNIORS: Term 4 registrations and placements filling fast so please register asap with this programme being a great introduction for 5-12 year olds commencing after term holidays, and promoted by Tennis Australia to come and have a go in this non-contact and enjoyable sport with the interest and enthusiasm currently being enjoyed in tennis in this country it certainly is a great time for tennis in Australia.

CARDIO TENNIS AT LPTC: Another BIG THANK YOU to our local councillors and Hobsons Bay Council on their support for this. Our club is excited with the potential benefits and enjoyment this programme brings ably co-ordinated by our qualified coaching staff. Expressions of interest from our community to participate are currently being taken. Non-stop tennis and exercise at the same time. No experience necessary. What a healthy way to get moving and into tennis. More info gained by calling Susanne on 9360 7905 or Dionne on 0412 745 696.

Until next month, good wishes to all readers, stay safe and keep hitting winners.

LAVERTON PARK TENNIS CLUB - MERTON STREET, LAVERTON

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This month the Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Community Bank® branches launches its Community Partnership funding program. This will replace the previous sponsorship and community grants programs for community groups, clubs and programs.

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.

Point Cook Community Bank® Branch Manager, Satish Vishwanath 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 Vishmanath 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 Point Cook Community Transport Service, sponsor the Point Cook Football Clun and fund Breakfast Club programs in 4 local schools including Point Cook Senior Secondary College.”

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 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 completed on-line at www. hobsonsbaycfs.com.au or though the branches Facebook page. Applications will close 30 September 2014.

The next round will close on the 31 March 2015.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS WANTED BY BANK

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The Seabrook Cricket Club had its origins way back in 1971 when it was formed as the Saint Paul’s Cricket Club. It arose from a challenge issued to a group of Year 11 students to complete an economic exercise to found and finance a club from the very beginning.

The challenge was readily accepted by eight students, three dads and two of the teaching staff. Initially

consisting of just this group, the club soon grew to include friends, relatives and colleagues of its members. A junior program was soon established and the Club’s fortunes began to blossom.

After some twenty years based at the College, it became apparent that the Club needed more scope to expand and so, for a very short time, the club moved to Lawrie Emmins Oval in Laverton and became the Laverton North Saints CC.

Finally, having settled at its current base about twenty years ago, the club has recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary.

We are very pleased to offer all interested parties the opportunity to play cricket on both turf and synthetic surfaces located at our home at Bruce Comben Reserve in Central Avenue, Altona Meadows.

SEABROOK CRICKET CLUB IS LOOKING FOR THE STARS OF TOMORROW

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There are opportunities for male and female, all age groups and all ability levels. Our junior teams will compete in the Western Region Junior Cricket Association and will play on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

The teams will range from the In2cricket Milo program, aimed at beginners aged from 6 to 9 years old, through the age groups of Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s. There’s something for all ages.

The Club also has three senior teams competing in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association (VTCA) and the Williamstown and Districts Cricket Association (WDCA).

Seabrook CC is extremely proud of its National and International representatives over its history and we would like to publicly acknowledge Bill Sheahan (former National Panel Umpire), Jessica Cameron (multiple World Champion with the Australian Southern Stars in T20 and ODI formats) and our most recent Victorian representative, Hitesh Bavara (selected for the Victorian Mid Year Cricket Association in its clash with NSW MYCA held in Wagga Wagga).

Will you be next ???

Our registration morning is on Saturday, September 6 at Comben Reserve between

10am and noon. Please drop by and have a look around our facilities and have a chat to one of

our committee members.

For any other enquiries, please contact Bill on

9398 1449 or 0422 812 708.

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As I have been moving around the electorate recently, holding mobile offices in each suburb some of the significant issues being raised with me involve the concern people have about the current job market - about rising unemployment, job security and particularly the prospects for young people, given the astronomically-high youth unemployment rate.

Locally, youth unemployment is almost the highest of any region across metropolitan Melbourne, at

over 16 per cent.

I share these well-founded concerns. They are issues at the heart of my priorities as a Member of Parliament.

I believe it is extremely important to use the leavers of government to grow and protect local jobs and provide quality education to equip people with the skills they need for jobs in the economy, today and tomorrow.

It’s also important to maintain and strengthen services to support young people’s participation in the education system in our local area, and build networks that will optimise local job opportunities now and into the future.

I’m really proud that a future Andrews Labor Government would support the retention of our Local Learning and Employment Networks, including the WynBay LLEN, through the provision of $32 million in future funding.

LLENs are made up a range of groups and organisations including education and training providers, business and industry, community agencies, and parent and family organisations. Since 2010, LLENs have assisted approximately 250,000 young people looking for jobs and training in their local area.

Services like LLENs are critical in responding to the needs of local employers and providing opportunities for local youth to gain the skills they require and the jobs they want. I hope they can continue to thrive into the future.

A WORD FROM JILL HENNESSY MP

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Laugh Out Loud

In heaven's gateA fellow finds himself in front of the Pearly Gates. St. Peter explains that its not so easy to get in heaven. There are some criteria before entry is allowed.

For example, was the man religious in life? Attend church? No? St. Peter told him that's bad.

Was he generous? give money to the poor? Charities? No? St. Peter told him that that too was bad.

Did he do any good deeds? Help his neighbor? Anything? No? St. Peter was becoming concerned.

Exasperated, Peter says, "Look, everybody does something nice sometime. Work with me, I'm trying to help. Now think!"

The man says, "There was this old lady. I came out of a store and found her surrounded by a dozen Hell's Angels. They had taken her purse and were shoving her around, taunting and abusing her.

I got so mad I threw my bags down, fought through the crowd, and got her purse back. I then helped her to her feet. I then went up to the biggest, baddest biker and told him how despicable, cowardly and mean he was and then spat in his face".

"Wow", said Peter, "That's impressive. When did this happen"?

"Oh, about 10 minutes ago", replied the man.

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She puts antic in romantic,And in dancing she’s the ance.

She is the fan of fantastic,And the belle of La Belle France.

In Italy she is the it,This so gorgeous signorina:

As well as beauty she has wit;You’d be smitten if you’ve seen her.

She is the sin in AbyssiniaAnd the hit in French Tahiti.Any real man in Tasmania,

This gal’s fella would love to be.

They’d give her the key to TurkeyIf she dropped anchor in Ankara.She’d put some zing in Zimbabwe,

And she’d sizzle in the Sahara.

It could be that she’s Hispanic,This most stunning of senoritas.

In public she’d cause a panicAny place in the Americas.

She’d make boys wail in Venezuela,And she would thrill them in Brazil.

There is not a gent in ArgentinaThat she couldn’t bend to her will.

They’d cry “Mamma!” in Alabama;She’d shake the Sherpas of Nepal,

Make Hollywood’s Thor drop his hammer,And she’d crumble China’s Great Wall.

She’d sway Swazis in Swaziland;The social mores there she’d shock;

Then put some swish in Switzerland:Her looks could stop a cuckoo clock.

She is the living Venus de Milo,But with no missing arm or leg.

Any man would want to be her beau:For her kind favours he would beg.

It so happens that she’s Swedish:Is she a blond? Well yes indeed.Anywhere she would be a dish,

This most pulchritudinous Swede.

Jack Nystrom, 22.9.13

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

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