Greetings and welcome to all members . It’s been a very busy year with Art in the Sand and the Little Nippers Festival two of our biggest events. Lakelands Community House opening and Mental Health week were also well attended. Amanda and I attended the National Neighbourhood Watch Convention which was a very informative day. Thanks to our valuable volunteers for all your support and help. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

Daisy Scacchia—Chairperson

Following a spike in the incidence of crime in this area NHW mounted a monster pamphlet drop that covered the whole of Greenfields. With the assistance of a few loyal volunteers over 2000 pamphlets were distributed; spreading the word on safety procedures to help minimise crime.

We currently have a small supply of the above booklets and it is well worth the read. The booklet deals with “At Home” “Out & About” “Your Money” “Legal Matters” “Elder Abuse” “Computer Technology” & “Home Security” Please call into our office if you would like one.

Wednesday 3rd December 2008 will be the official launch of this program between the City of Mandurah, local businesses and the Police. NHW has been asked to provide a sausage sizzle on the foreshore and will expect lots of media. Staff from the Office of Crime Prevention will also attend

Remember if you see hoon activity please report it to Mandurah Police noting time, date, make of vehicle and registration. Make you call immediately as there just may be a patrol car in the vicinity

BOUVARD/Parkridge NEEDED

BOUVARD/White Hills Bim Onderwater 9582 1650

BOUVARD WOOD NEEDED

COODANUP NEEDED

DAWESVILLE NEEDED

DUDLEY PARK Helen Bowell 9535 1290

ERSKINE NEEDED

FALCON Emily Pinnell 9534 2308

GREENFIELDS north Fred Hampson 9582 0432

GREENFIELDS east Keith Slinger 9535 9425

GREENFIELDS west Ron Murphy 9581 3204

HALLS HEAD Peg Winchester 9535 3941

HALLS HEAD Barry Price 9535 9140

HALLS HEAD Daisy Scacchia 9582 7222

HERRON NEEDED

MADORA BAY NEEDED

MANDURAH central Peta Green 9535 1087

MANDURAH QUAYS Ray Kaerger 9586 8760

MARINERS COVE Ron Arnold 9582 8702

MEADOW SPRINGS NEEDED

PLEASANT GROVE Mick O’Halloran 9534 3091

PORT MANDURAH Faye Grey 9535 2681

SILVER SANDS Rick Baxter 9534 8492

STAKEHILL Rebecca Brittain 9581 6911

WANNANUP NEEDED

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th February 2009 at 4.00pm at the Mandurah Police Station

Crime Reports for stolen vehicles, damage, burglary and stealing from commercial and

residential areas.

MON : 9:00am—12:30pm

TUES: 9:00am—3:00pm

THURS: 9.00am—3.00pm

As we approach the festive season it’s that time of the year when private parties abound. If you are planning to host a party, please drop into our office at 1 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah and pick up a FREE “Party Safe” booklet. Proper planning NOW could save you a lot of heartache later. This booklet has a wealth of good suggestions on how to make your part safe.

Peg Winchester of Halls Head has been nominated to attend this special event at RAC Head Office. Our sincere congratulations go to her for all the valuable help and assistance she has given over a number of years.

Water Police have now established a branch to cover the Peel region. This area has a huge amount of inland waterways including the Peel Inlet, Harvey Estuary, Murray and Serpentine Rivers.

Canal developments and supporting infrastructure has given the general public easy access to all manner of aquatic activities.

Peel Water Police officers are keen to get started and have an impact on many of the associated problems. At this stage they have five officers (one sergeant and four constables) and two patrol vessels. One of the vessels is a 6 metre jet boat which allows access to shallow waterways.

They will deal with boating compliance, marine search & rescue coordination, policing public events, unruly behaviour on vessels, waterside and marine crime etc. It is hoped that assistance in the district will also include situations such as burglaries on canal properties.

The first transitional phase will commence on 1^st December 2008 when three officers will work in the Peel area.

The second phase is planned to commence 29^th December 2008 when the remaining two officers will join the team and work ten hour shifts on the waterways.

They hope to move into the new building in mid April 2009.

Please note that the Neighbourhood Office will be closed for the festive season

Our office is staffed by Alan Richards, (Vice Chairperson, Treasurer & Website Administrator) Mary Hughes & Colin Hartnett (Office assistants) and other volunteers as required.