GunSmoke Issue 99 (2007) by Gungahlin Community Council

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February 2007, Your Community Newsletter – Published by Gungahlin Community Council Inc. Distribution of 13,000 copies – Editor: Roma Hosking – Phone 6242 0485 Email: romahos@bigpond.net.au

Gungahlin Community Council Inc. Postal: PO Box 260, Gungahlin ACT 2912; Email: info@gcc.asn.au; Website: www.gcc.asn.au Executive Committee: President – Alan Kerlin 6241 3457-email: president@gcc.asn.au -; Vice President –-Sean Bainbridge – M 0430 489 914-; Secretary ––vacant; Treasurer – Barry Dee –Ph 62557511 treasurer@gcc.asn.au; Editor Gunsmoke - Roma Hosking – 6242 0485 email: romahos@bigpond.net.au Hire of Facilities: Sally Ruecroft - Palmerston – 0409 691 153 ; Nicholls Community House -6242 5004.

LINEAR PARK IN THE TOWN SQUARE There is a proposal to develop a Linear Park between the ‘G Coles’ building and the area where Star bucks is situated (see photos below). It is our hope that this Park will be a safe play area for families with young children; that it will be a pleasant ‘time out’ area and a suitable place for outdoor eating with a water feature. The water feature has been dropped because of the drought. Shade structures as well as trees and shrubs need to be included. ACTPLA submissions closed on 1 Dec 06.

GCC Public Meeting Venue: Palmerston Community Centre Tiptree Cr Palmerston (next to shops)

All welcome

The Gungahlin Town Square and linear park was originally proposed to be an exciting community hub that would provide a meeting place and an atmosphere that would encourage outdoor markets, entertainment, dining, community events and networking, with quality childrens’ play areas. The design and establishment of the Gungahlin Town Centre Square has the potential to be the most important thing that is going to happen in Gungahlin for the next ten years.

Next meeting: Wednesday Wed 13 Feb - 7.30pm Agenda: TBA Wednesday 14 March 07 - 7.30 pm

Ian Ruecroft said “There is a need to involve the community in the design of this project to ensure that the Gungahlin Town Square and linear park incorporates all of the attributes associate with providing the community with something we can all be proud of. Over the years there have been many discussions relating to this project; however, the current proposal was developed in isolation and appears to have disregarded all of these suggestions. It is time for the planning and development agencies to move out from their desks and into the community, in an effort to produce a planning concept (for the Gungahlin Town Square and linear park) that has a bit of character, purpose and life. The current proposal can only be described as mediocre.”

due out in April 2007. Email: - romahos@bigpond.net.au

Left: View of Gungahlin Place looking towards the Aldi building with the Commonwealth Bank on left corner across the area where the Linear Park is to be situated. Below: Looking towards Billy Baxters taken from Starbucks with park between.

GCC would like to hear your views re the park. Please Email:info@gcc.asn.au or look out for us at the Town Centre to discuss the proposal.

Gunsmoke 100 Deadline. Special Edition! The next issue of Gunsmoke is

The next issue of Gunsmoke will be a special issue 100. If you would like to contribute with short articles or photos of the development of Gungahlin please send them to Roma:romahos@bigpond.net.au Website: www.gcc.asn.au has been updated. Cost of advertising in Gunsmoke is on the website. The programme for Palmerston Community Centre is on the calendar. There are playgroups, dance and exercise groups as well as groups for seniors. The Spiritual aspect of life is also catered for at the centre. This issue of GS includes: P2 - Turtles on roads p3 - Detention Centre, Letters to Editor P 4 – Birralee Scouts P 5 – NAB opens store in Gungahlin P6 Ads P 7 – 10 Gungahlin Regional Community Service P 11 Junior Chess Club P12 – Enjoying summer with your pets P13 - How to grow salad greens P14 - ads, p15 - NRMA P 16- Churches

Turtles on Roads in Gungahlin The proximity of suburbs to nature reserves, parks, and golf courses brings the natural environment within reach of Gungahlin’s residents, but this proximity occasionally results in unfortunate consequences, such as when wildlife are hit by vehicles on roads. Researchers at the Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra have initiated a study to examine the effects of road mortality on long-necked turtles. We are hoping to enlist the support of the community in mapping the locations where turtles cross roads in the Gungahlin region. You can help by contacting us if you encounter a turtle on the road. We do not want to encourage you to attempt to rescue or capture the turtle, as this may be dangerous on a busy road. All we need from you is 1) the road name, 2) an approxi mate location on the road (e.g the nearest landmark), 3) the date, and 4) whether the turtle was alive, had overt signs of serious injury, or was dead. Please contact either Martha Rees or John Roe via email: turtleteam@aerg.canberra.edu.au or phone: 0412001746 if you have seen a turtle. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

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disability, housing & community services

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news & information New Youth Detention Centre will benefit Gungahlin In November 2005 the ACT Government announced that the new Youth Detention Centre would be located at Mitchell, east of Flemington Road on the planned Sandford Street extension.

It is planned as a small town or village, with separate zones for ‘public’ and ‘private’ activities. The access roads and car parking are provided outside the secure perimeter. The total site area including the buffer zone is 11.6ha.

Over the past few months, the project team led by the Architectural firm Perumal Pedavoli have continued to work on the design of the new Youth Detention Centre. Perumal Pedavoli has developed a design which supports young people, their families and the community while addressing the recommendations in the Human Rights Audit of Quamby Youth Detention Centre.

The design will offer an opportunity to share some with the wider community. The Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) is reviewing the way the facility can be shared with the community without compromising security. Local community representatives, government staff and other stakeholders have contributed to the design of the new Youth Detention Centre. The issues that influenced the design included physical and mental health, education and training, as well as indigenous, family and gender considerations.

The agreed Site Planning Layout is based on five key site planning principles: § Zones within the site; § A pedestrian focused centre; § Integrating outdoor spaces; § Community connections; and, § Allowing for future expansion.

The Development Application was formally lodged with the ACT Planning and Land Authority and decision is expected in February.

The new Youth Detention Centre will comprise residential, education & training, recreation, administration and other support facilities enclosed by a secure perimeter.

The next stage is the construction of the new Youth Detention Centre.

Letters to Editor Hi Roma, Can you please pose my question below to the appropriate authority:“Why are the wooden slat foot bridges around Yerrabi Pond being coated in tar and large gauge gravel?” The slat bridges around Yerrabi Pond were passable for roller bladers and small children on foot scooters, however the introduction of the tar and gravel coating means it is impassable for roller-bladers and difficult (if not dangerous) to children on scooters. Can this approach to protect the wooden bridges please be reconsidered to cater for the communities recreational life style and safety concerns ? Sincerely M.Coster. Dear Roma, On behalf of Anglicare I would like to apologise for the mess that has surrounded our clothing bins in Gungahlin and other parts of Canberra over the past few weeks. Anglicare appreciates the generous donation of goods by those who are seeking to assist others in need and has acted quickly to clean up around its bins. The Christmas period, combined with some staff shortages, made it difficult for us to undertake the weekly clearance which is part of our normal service. Regularly weekly clearance of Anglicare’s charity bins has resumed. Yours sincerely, Keith Waters, CEO Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn PO BOX 265 Mitchell ACT 2911 Tel 6220 8100 Fax 6242 0914

Further information on the new Youth Detention Centre can be accessed on www.dhcs.act.gov.au or by e-mail DHCSYouthDetentionCentre@act.gov.au or telephone 6205 0313 Dear Editor and Executive Members of GCC RE: Lease Variation Public Notice Block 1 Section 4 Gungahlin 10 Gribble St I wish to bring attention to the council that Block 1 Section 4 Gungahlin 10 Gribble St was sold for the purpose of bulky goods. I understand that the owner is trying to vary the lease to include shops/ restaurants/ etc... as on the notice. ...If this is to happen then it is against the original purpose allocated for this bloc ie bulky goods. We need to have more bulky goods outlets here in Gungahlin to save Gungahlin people having to travel to Fyshwick to buy bulky goods, and to bring greater retail variety into the Town Centre. The Gungahlin population is still not big enough to have more restaurants, coffee shops etc as there are already plenty with some premises still vacant in the ALDI block. This lease variation will flood the commercial market within the town centre. Also those empty commercial blocks allocated for future commercial uses (cinema, entertainment centre, etc...) adjacent to ALDI and COLES may be delayed in development due to this lease variation. This will further cause unbalance in terms of variety and cause disadvantage for the local people of Gungahlin. Although the objection deadline was 21 Nov 06 I hope you will support my concerns about this lease variation. Best regards Tien Do 0421 022 977

PALMERSTON MEDICAL CENTRE Palmerston Shops, Tiptree Cres Ph 6242 9464 Tasty Food, Good Wines, Premium Coffee and Nice Cakes in a modern designed dining environment

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OPENING in FEB

MBBS (Syd)

(10% discount throughout February)

Dr Michael Gan MB, BS (UNSW) DCH (NZ) D Obst (Otago) FRAC GP

Shop 107 Gungahlin Place, ALDI Complex

T: 6242 6 666

Surgery Hours Mon – Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

BARRY VINEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Birralee Scout Group WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS

Repairs to all mechanical and quartz watches and clocks. Over 40 years experience and all work guaranteed.

Malcolm Scott 32 Grampians Street Palmerston ACT 2913 Phone 02 6242 9636 Email. Malmar32@tpg.com.au

GUNGAHLIN DENTAL SURGERY Dr Vincent Trai Tran B.D.Sc (Uni Qld)

37 Anthony Rolfe Ave Gungahlin (Across from Police Station)

Hours Mon – Fri 8.00am – 6.00pm Sat 8.00am – Noon

PH (02) 6242 7288 To make an appointment

meets at the Scout Hall, cnr The Valley and Gungahlin Drive. Enjoy being outdoors, doing exciting challenges having fun with your friends? Then Birralee Scout Group is for you. Joeys meet on Monday 6.00pm to 7.00 pm For boys and girls aged 6-8 years Cubs meet on Tuesday 6.00 to 7.30p m & Thursday 7.00 to 8.30 pm for boys and girls aged 8-10 years Scouts meet on Monday 7.15 to 9.15p m For teenagers aged 11-14 years Venturers meet on Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm For young people 15-20 years. There are lots of activities, bike runs, camps. Please contact Joanne Martyn on 0402 007 553 for further information.

SIBU HAIR Nicholls shops New Men's grooming centre, American Crew products, latest style cut and colour work .

OPENING HOURS: Tues 9 am to 6 pm Wed 9 am to 8.30 pm Thurs 9 am to 8.30 pm Fri 9 am to 8.30 pm Sat 8 am to 5 pm

Ph 62411511 P4

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Telephone outlets Additional TV outlets Powerpoints Tastics Low voltage halogen lights Sensor & security lights

Ph 6242 9355 Mob 0412 620 225 Credit cards accepted ENSURE YOU GET YOUR ELECTRICAL WORK COMPLETED BY A LICENCED AND INSURED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Electrical contractors lic ACT C1310 Telephone Licence AO 11215

NAB OPENS NEW LOOK STORE IN GUNGAHLIN To officially launch the new look store, Commonwealth Games champion Scott Martin, kick started a day of celebrations on Saturday 16 December. To reinforce NAB’s commitment to the local community over $2,000 was donated to local sporting and community groups and four lucky winners shared $2,500 in prizes.

In December, National Australia Bank (NAB) unveiled a new concept in banking at Gungahlin, taking NAB staff from behind the counter into a more open plan environment to interact with customers. The new $1million open plan store at Gungahlin Market Place features new technology and brings the number of stores in the ACT to 12 branches employing over 125 people.

To contact the branch call 6204 3400.

Colin Larter, Store Manager at NAB Gungahlin, said the store incorporates new technology and design developments and reinforces NAB’s desire to create a great place to bank for customers and fantastic place to work for staff. “NAB Gungahlin is about creating a positive retail banking shopping experience by breaking down traditional barriers so our staff can focus on having great conversations with our customers. The new look store has been a great hit.” Mr Larter said. New concepts and technology at NAB Gungahlin include an open-plan environment; no longer behind a desk or counter, the NAB team sit side-by-side with customers. Customers have 24 hour access to a convenient change station and coins can be deposited via the Business Change facility within the NAB Fast Service area, which includes an ATM.

Photo above: NAB staff with Mr Zed Seselja Liberal MLA for Molongolo.

With the click of a button, customers can search for information on interactive, touch-screen kiosks and pay bills, do Internet banking and conduct searches on financial topics at the Web kiosk Making transactions faster and easier, customers can ‘scan’ and deposit bags and envelopes any time with immediate acknowledgement at the Cash Deposit Machine. Loose coins can be deposited either for credit into an account or receiving cash in the branch. We offer:

A new conversation area enables customers to sit down with the NAB team in a relaxed environment and flat screen televisions complement information-rich displays.

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The Gungahlin store offers customers a one-stop financial shop, including onsite Personal Banker, Anita Kelly, who can discuss and assess all customers Home Loan requirements and dedicated Wealth Adviser, Marina Gray, who can offer investment and wealth creation advice. “By offering an open, inviting space, the store gives customers a greater opportunity to identify and achieve their financial goals, and a more efficient way of banking,” added Mr Larter.

Comprehensive eye examinations Contact lenses fitted and assessed The ‘G’Coles Centre Progressive lens specialists High fashioned frame ranges

GUNGAHLIN Ph 6262 4490 Fax 6262 4452

Highest quality lens choices Health fund claims HICAPS Medicare bulk billing available Health fund claims HICAPS Medicare bulk billing available Children’s examinations Professional service

33 Jardine St Kingston Ph 6295 8477 Fax 6295 8114

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? Spray Tans ? Eyelash Extensions ? Manicure ? Pedicure ? Waxing ? Gel Nails ? Spray On Tattoos ? A variety of realistic Wigs and Human Hair Pieces Located in a peaceful rural setting only 5 minutes away from Gungahlin (off Gundaroo Road).

By Appointment 0401483270 147 Read Road SUTTON

Quality Educational Toys and Puzzles

Phone 6242 6868 Wooden Toys & Puzzles Musical Instruments Room Décor Educational Aids Wooden Dolls Houses & Furniture Customers waiting in a long queue at a feed store counter were annoyed to see a woman push past everyone to get served. “A 50 kilo bag of pig food,” she demanded. “Sure”, the assistant said, “Eat here or take away!” Joanna Daneman

www.toyroom.com.au “Great Products, Fantastic Prices, Exceptional Customer Service”

Gungahlin Regional Community Service Gungahlin Community Resource Centre Gungahlin Youth Centre Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre Ph: 6228 9200, E-mail: grcs@gungahlin.org

Are you, your relatives or friends in need of Home and Community Care services in Gungahlin? Gungahlin Regional Community Service is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, and ACT Health to provide HACC services to residents who are frail aged and/or elderly, people with disabilities and their carers. Currently we provide transport, supported shopping, assistance with issues such as housing, finance, relationships, social activities and referrals to other agencies. For a free assessment and enquiries contact a Case Manager on 6242 6077.

Walk and Talk A walking group for everyone! All ages and capabilities welcome.

9am -10.30am Thursdays

The walks usually start at the Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre. (Yarrawonga St) Get fit and make new friends Ring 6123 4422 for more information. If you would like to join an evening walking group please ring 6123 4422 to register your interest.

Out of Hours School Care

“Community Within Gungahlin”

G.R.C.S. operates school age care programs at Palmerston District Primary, Good Shepherd Primary, Holy Spirit/Gold Creek Jnr site, Amaroo Primary, Ngunnawal Primary and Burgmann Anglican School. Care is available before and after school. For more information please call 6228 9208

Positions Vacant

Program Coordinator 30hrs/week This position is for before school (7.309.15) & after school (2.45-6.15) care, plus non-contact time, during term. Desirable qualifications include a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent and a current First Aid Certificate. Duties include coordinating the program, program writing & supervising junior staff. Assistant Program Coordinator 27hrs/week This position is for before and after school care, plus non-contact time. School holiday work is available. Traineeships are available. Casual Out of School Hours Care Worker This position is for before and after school or after school care only. Playgroup Facilitator (Montessori) This position is for Friday mornings, plus non-contact time. Desirable qualifications include Montessori 0 -3. A Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent and/or relevant experience and a current First Aid Certificate. School terms only. Attractive Salary Sacrificing options are available. For a duty statement and selection criteria please contact (02) 6228 9208 or email grcsooshc@gungahlin.org

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes New Horizons is a free career skills program which assists women to re-enter the workforce, commence studies or become a volunteer. Participants attend a short course which builds self-esteem and helps women to set goals and compile a resume. Following the course a series of workshops are conducted on a range of topics including basic computing, addressing selection criteria & interview techniques. Childcare: is provided for children under the age of 6, free of charge on site. Venue: the courses and workshops are held at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre, Next course commences February 20 For more information please call

6123 4422 or 6228 9200

This program is proudly funded by the ACT Government as part of the Community Inclusion Fund.

Gungahlin Community Markets .

Tai Chi is an exercise of slow weight – bearing movements that relax and strengthen the body. Classes will be held on Monday mornings 9.00 a m and Thursday afternoons at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre, Gungahlin. For details contact www.taoist.org.au or 6249 6117 or 6123 4422.

New Art Group

The Art Society of Canberra (ASOC) with the support of Gungahlin Regional Community Service is establishing a district art group. The aim is for people who like to draw/paint to get to know one another. The group has convened several times to do portraits and landscapes. The group meets every fortnight on Mondays at the Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre at 9.30am. All Gungahlin residents who have an interest in art are welcome to join (you don’t have to be an expert). Contact Derek on 6242 8239 for more information. Gungahlin Community Network

G.R.C.S. plans to run markets every 4th Saturday of the month commencing in February 2007 If you would like to sell arts/crafts, plants or pre-loved goods at our next market on Saturday February 24 please ring 6123 4422 to book. P8

“Community Within Gungahlin”

The group meets weekly to undertake community projects, chat and work on craft /art activities. It also offers social support and friendship. The Network welcomes new residents. The first meeting for 2007 is on Wednesday February 7. Where: Gungahlin Community Resource Centre When: Wednesday 10AM – 12 MIDDAY Cost: Gold coin donation for morning tea Ring Alison on 6123 4422 for more information.

Bookings essential. Please call Bev on 6242 6077.

English Conversation Classes

Gungahlin Youth Centre Are you aged between 11 & 25? The centre facilitates a recreational drop in centre, youth and young parents programs, holiday programs, school outreach programs and case management. Phone us on 6123 4411 or visit www.gungahlin.org for more details.

A Mental Health First Aid Course is now available at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. It is a 12-hour program for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who may be carers or supporting clients with mental health issues. The course teaches first aid skills for mental health crisis situations. Next course starts February 16 please contact Branka on (02) 6123 4402 for further info. This program is proudly supported by:

Coffee BREAK

A women’s discussion, craft and coffee group. The group meets on Thursdays 10am12 midday. The cost is $3 per week. Childcare is available at $3 per week for 1 child; $4 per week for 2 or more children.

Meet new friends and learn to speak English in a friendly environment The group meets every Friday 1pm- 2.30pm at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. Phone 6123 4422 or 6123 4403 for more information.

Are you interested in Volunteering? Do you have time on your hands? Want to do something worthwhile? We are looking for volunteers on an ongoing basis for a variety of different activities such as helping with groups, admin work, driving and helping people with their shopping. Volunteering can be fun, rewarding and a great source of personal development. For more information contact Christa on 6123 4403.

Carers Support Group The Gungahlin Carers Support group is open to all carers, including people who give occasional care or support to a carer. The aim is for carers of all ages in all types of caring roles to have fun, go on social outings and on occasion listen to guest speakers discuss topics of interest. When: Every second Tuesday of the month from 1pm -3.30pm. Where: Gungahlin Community Resource Centre- Ernest Cavanagh St Gungahlin. Contact: Branka on 6123 4402 P9

“Community Within Gungahlin”

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT UPDATE Did you know???

A community room is available in the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. (Ernest Cavanagh St) Facilities include: ? Computers for public use on Mon & Tues (including internet) ? A small library (includes books on parenting, budgeting & health) ? Space to sit & have a cuppa & a chat FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS, Branka and Christa, are also available for all Gungahlin residents. For further information please call 6123 4403.

HARMONY DAY 21 March 2007 G.R.C.S. will be holding a Harmony celebration on Wednesday March 21 in the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. There will be food, music, dancing and an exhibition of Aboriginal paintings from Alice Springs. The paintings are on loan from the Centre for Indigenous Support for Art and Culture (CISAC). Ring 6123 4422 for more information.

NEW MULTICULTURAL GROUP IN GUNGAHLIN The Gungahlin Multicultural Group was formed and incorporated on the fourth day of January 2007. The group was established to promote the common interests and articulate the purpose and direction of the multicultural community in Gungahlin. The group will, in the near future, hold meetings and “Community Within Gungahlin”

seminars to define the needs of the Gungahlin Multicultural Community. If you are interested in becoming a financial member of the group please contact Dr Pal Muthiah on 6241 7650. (Family membership is $5.50 per/yr Individual membership is $2.20 per/yr)

SEE-Change: Society, Environment, Economy

SEE-Change is about empowering people in the community to influence their future through enhanced understanding of what is happening to us through local discussion and action on the opportunities and threats that lie ahead. In recent months a “SEE-Change Movement has developed in Canberra. Suburban groups are forming to provide a new vehicle for cross generational exploration of the future. A meeting of interested people is being held at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre on Wednesday 21 February at 7pm To discuss how SEE-Change activities could develop in the Gungahlin area. The meeting will be addressed by Professor Bob Douglas, Convenor of the ACT SEEChange movement. Gungahlin residents of all ages are welcome to join in this exploratory meeting. Ring 6123 4422 for more information. P10

DIANA BURNS SOLICITORS GUNGAHLIN

We look after your pets when you are not available. We come to your home so that your animals are comfortable in their own surroundings.

Feeding, watering, oral medication, cuddles and playtime. Walking, yard and kitty litter clean up. Mail, bins and that lived-in look. Personalised packages available on request Enquiries and bookings please call 62428269 Email : furfaces@optusnet.com.au ABN : 32 976 904 127

Diana Burns Solicitors is an established Solicitors Practice and has been operating in Canberra since 1992. Since 1998, the Practice has operated from its Office at ‘The Kennedy’ in Kingston. In June 2004, the firm opened its second Canberra Office – from Suite 5, First Floor, Gungahlin Marketplace. Over many years, Diana Burns Solicitors has developed considerable expertise in a diverse range of legal fields, including: . Conveyancing and Property Law . Business and Commercial Law . Commercial Leases . Purchase and Sale of Businesses . Wills and Grants of Probate

NOW, Diana Burns Solicitors Gungahlin is also able to provide Registered Migration Agent services (Registered Migration Agents Number 0638644). Your team at Diana Burns Solicitors Gungahlin continues to provide a high standard of affordable and accessible legal services to the Gungahlin community.

For more information, you can contact Ross Burns at:

Suite 5, First Floor Gungahlin Marketplace Telephone: 62539766

Gungahlin Junior Chess Club Wednesday 4pm to 6pm (during school term) Amaroo School Library Bordering St, Amaroo

Proudly supporting the Gungahlin community. Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club pay for distribution of Gunsmoke

Coaching by Shaun Press (International player and coach of over 20 years experience)

“I read your composition about your house”, the teacher said to the student. “It’s the same as the essay your brother handed in last year”. “Of course”, the student replied, “It’s the same house”. Akarat Chargen

For further information: 6262 2623 (H) or email shaun.press@apex.net.au P11

Preparing your body for summer? Repairing your body after the last ski trip? Call ENHANCE we offer Massage and Chiropractic 7 days a week with late and early appointments available.

Chiropractors Peter Garbutt Ben Muir Nick Skalidas Jennifer Clark Massage Therapists Celina Miller Candice Field Helen Miller Tracey Lawson Diana Misiak

Ph. 6241 6060 Platypus Centre Ngunnawal

GUNGAHLIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL Opening Hours Monday– Friday: 8.00 am—6.30 pm Saturday: 8.30am—4.00pm Please ring for an appointment.

Come and wash your dog in our hydrobath— $15 including shampoo, towel and use of dryer

Puppy Classes running regularly—get your new mate off to the best start

Please ring the hospital for further information or to make a booking

21 Crinigan Circle, GUNGAHLIN (adjacent Caltex / Woolworths Petrol)

6242 7276

vets@gungahlinvet.com.au

From the hospital chart… “The patient refused autopsy”. “The patient has no previous history of suicides.”

Enjoying summer with your pets With the warmer weather here, here are some considerations for your pets’ health and comfort: Ø If your pet had fleas last summer, now is the time to make sure your flea prevention regime is in full swing. Regular use of a flea preventative such as Frontline® on the pet, as well as thorough cleaning of affected areas in the home, will break the flea lifecycle and allow your pet to have an itch-free summer. If you have any questions about fleas and flea prevention, contact us at the Hospital, or read the advice on our website, www.gungahlinvet.com.au, under ‘Info’. Ø With the onset of summer come grass seeds, which can be a real problem for pets. To prevent painful grass seed abscesses, consider having long-haired cats and dogs clipped off, and check your pet’s body regularly, paying attention to between the toes, under the collar, in ears etc. Ø If you’re taking your pet/s to the coast, paralysis tick prevention is an absolute must – see www.gungahlinvet.com.au/info for information on the various options, or talk to us. Ø When you slip-slop-slap before going outside, remember that pets can suffer from the heat too. Always carry water for dogs on walks and allow them rest times in shade. Ensure pets left at home have shelter from the sun and several sources of cool, fresh water. Under no circumstances should a pet be left inside a car, even for a short space of time. Is your pet microchipped? Microchipping is the only permanent and unalterable form of identification and provides the best chance of a speedy reunion should your pet ever go missing. However, the system only works if the microchip registry has your correct contact details on it. If we microchipped your pet and you have moved or changed phone numbers, please update your details on the register by visiting http://www.car.com.au and clicking on the “Update your details here!” link or by calling Central Animal Records on 1800 333 202. If your pet was microchipped in NSW, their mic rochip number needs to be added to the national registry – we can organise this for you. P12

Dr Sarah Webb honoured We were delighted to learn recently that Dr Sarah Webb, Canberra’s only registered small animal specialist surgeon, has been honoured by the University of Melbourne Veterinary Faculty. Sarah, who operates her referral practice at Gungahlin of 100 inaugural recipients of the Belle Bruce Reid Medal, which recognises female veterinary graduates who have made outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine in Australia.

HOW TO GROW SALAD GREENS BY LISA KAVENEY One of life’s little pleasures is growing your own produce and the amazing thing is its not that hard. All it takes is a patch of soil, (1m by 3m is enough to provide a family with salads nearly all year) and the right planning and planting. There are a handful of basic thing to remember if you want salad greens over the longest possible season. Some greens are heat tolerant while others are cold tolerant: some grow fast for a single harvest, while others let you harvest leaf by leaf over a long season. The key is to choose the right king of g reens for the season and not to plant fast growing and long season greens in the same section. The next trick is called succession planting, and it works like this: plant the seeds in one area, when those seeds germinate to about 2cm, sow another area. Each time one area grows about 2cm sow another area. By staggering the plantings, you’ll always have one plot of fresh greens ready for picking and more on the way. Keep in mind that salad greens in shade will have a milder flavour than those grown in hot sun, and that greens harvested young will be more tender than those allowed to grow larger. While some gardeners harvest their greens when barely more than sprouts, a good balance can be found in harvesting at the 10 to 20cm stage. Grasp a handful of tops, and cut with scissors about 2cm above the soil so they are able to re-sprout.

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Soil Prep This is always the most important no matter what season. Turn the soil with a garden fork, break up the clumps and spread 2.5cm of dried manure over the top. Work in lightly until the surface is granular but not smooth. Distribute seeds evenly across the area, about 3cm apart. Settle seed into the granular gaps in the soil surface. You can use a garden rake as long as you are careful not to move the seeds around too much. Water the bed lightly to prompt germination. The seeds should germinate in 3 to 7 days, depending on the season. When an area of greens begins to look tired, clear the section and repeat the prep and plant process.

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Rev. Mark Faulkner – Uniting Church Minister – Gungahlin. Hello to readers of Gunsmoke. I have just arrived to be the new Uniting Church Minister for Gungahlin. Over the past 7 1/2 years I have been in Wagga Wagga as the Uniting Church Minister and prior to that in Tenterfield, northern NSW. However before those placements I studied at ANU and worked at the National Gallery before moving into my theological study and ministry with the Uniting Church. Returning to Canberra after many years in other places is exciting. To be working in the new community of Gungahlin with diverse people of age and background is a great opportunity. Over the past years in my work with the Uniting Church I have enjoyed being part of the wider community in different ways and working closely with other Christian denominations. I look forward to building new relationships over the months and years ahead and to meeting community leaders and the priests, ministers and pastors of other churches or religious groups. The Uniting Church in Gungahlin meets on Sunday mornings at 9.30m at Ngunnawal Primary School and we seek to be an inclusive and relaxed community as we spend time considering the questions of life and the presence of God within our lives. As a growing church we have many families with young children, families with teenage children, single men and women, as well as couples who are drawing close to retirement or who have reached retirement. This is a reflection of the wider community of Gungahlin. It is my hope that our church will be able to be a growing presence within this community providing opportunities for support, care, friendship, intelligent reflection on life, and meaningful worship of Jesus Christ. There are challenges for us all in life as well as for the growing and changing community in which we live. It is my vision that the Uniting Church in Gungahlin will continue to live out and reflect the presence of Christ for us all in the midst of both the challenges and joys that life brings. Peace to you all. Rev. Mark Faulkner.

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