December news letter 2014

Merry Christmas to you!

Here's hoping that all your dreams come true and that the floodgates of success open up in the New Year.

Photograph by: C Foster

New Zealand’s Pohutakawa A big thank you to all those who have dropped in mini cosmetic for the P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC who provide PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

*Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens All your donations have been passed on they are very much appreciated.

Please continue to drop any of the listed into CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter 610 Maunganui Road

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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 2) Hello everyone … Well here we are the Christmas month where everyone starts to rush to prepare for the festive season. Just a few reminders Have you checked your smoke alarms? Is your car up to date with warrants registrations and are the tires all good. When out on the roads please use your common sense and think of others on the road. Don’t leave a family grieving because you were negligent and caused an accident.

Don’t forget pet owners see that your pets are sorted if you are going away.

CCS BOP Community News Letter and all their advertisers wish each and everyone of you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy properous New Year…. Party Safe and don’t drink and drive.

We welcome advice, criticism, praise and wants good or bad so email me. Please enclose some form of contact (Phone Number/Email address) so I can contact you regarding any issues you wish to inform/share with me if required. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT

Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com

Enjoy our reading have a great month

Bring on 2015

DISCLAIMER: All efforts have been taken to see that all information within this News Letter is correct. No responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies, misuse or misinterpretation of wrongful information. All information given and provided should be used as a guide only.

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BAYPARK FAMILY SPEEDWAY TROPHY NIGHT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL & SPRINT CAR BAY CHAMPS SOUTH PACIFIC SPRINT CAR CHAMPS & BURGER KING SUPER SALOON SERIES SPRINT CAR GOLD CUP & SOUTH PACIFIC SUPER SALOON CAR CHAMPIONSHIP TOP HALF MIDGET SERIES & SALOON CAR BAY CHAMPS

WHATS ON The Great KidsCan Santa Run/Walk, Pilot Bay Beach, Mt Maunganui, Wed 3 Dec 6:30pm / Fun Runs & Walks Sidewalk Empire with Vinyl Biscuit, Mauao Performing Arts Centre, Mt Maunganui, Thu 4 Dec 8:00pm / Music Festivals Battle of the Bands 2014 National Championship Regional Final, Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui, Fri 5 Dec 7:00pm / Rock Gourmet Night Market, Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui, Fri 5 Dec 5:00pm – more dates / Markets and Fairs The Electric Swing Circus presents Gatsby Nights, Classic Flyers Museum, Mt Maunganui, Fri 5 Dec 8:00pm / Swing, Big Bands Subversion Drum & Bass Sesh, Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui, Sat 6 Dec 9:00pm / Electronica Transform Life's Difficulties: Afternoon Meditation Course, Mt Maunganui Citizens’ Hall, Mt Maunganui, Sat 6 Dec 12:45pm / Mind & Body Kokomo's 2014 Christmas Party, Mauao Performing Arts Centre, Mt Maunganui, Fri 12 Dec 8:00pm / Blues Brendon Thomas and the Vibes - On Tour, Rosie O'Gradys Irish Pub, Mt Maunganui, Fri 12 Dec 8:00pm / Blues

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Sunday 28th December First Quarter

Saturday 06th December Full Moon

Sunday 14th December Last Quarter

Sunday 21st December New Moon

Moon Phases 2014 English is so complicated … a young teen I look after was trying to work out…

Banana-Banana’s Lion-Lions …

Dog/Cat ...-… Dogs/Cats….

SO Mouse-Mouse's - - - Mice

Why do we not say Mouse’s ?

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OLD GRUMPY’S GALLERY…...

Welcome to Old Grumpy’s Gallery, where Bob and Verena take this opportunity to wish all our customers and readers of CC’s Newsletter a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year For us this is a Birthday of sorts. It being one year since we relocated to our present emporium alongside Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery.

And what a year is has been getting a new business established is a challenge to anyone in our case we had to almost start all over again having moved over to the sunny side of the street…

It is so nice to be recognised and referred to as a landmark in The Mount; we seem to feature in directions given to visitors to The Mount... “Just past Old Grumpy’s” or “Just down from Old Grumpy’s” From Books, Books and More Books… Wow.!!! Over the last Bob and Verena year more than 40,000 Pre loved, clean and odour free books have been purchased from us…

We are delighted to have been able to please so many readers. And thank all of you for your support. The annual book fares are popular but at Old Grumpy’s Gallery we have a book fare every day..

Vinyl Records continue to grow in popularity, as with our pre loved books we are continuously sourcing new stock on an almost daily basis. Our LP’s are carefully selected and quality checked before going onto the shelves. Each record is washed and vacuumed.

(No harsh wiping). Each cover is restored where required and new inner and outer sleeves are installed. Our range is vast including Rock ‘N Roll, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Classical, Folk, 60’s, Soul etc... And if we don’t have what you are looking for we will get it for you.

New in store is a huge selection of postcards featuring images taken by Bob.. These are great value at only 50C each. Thinking of Christmas gifts why not consider one of Bob’s local landscape photographs, either as a print, framed or on canvas.

New camera for Christmas ? Enquire about photography lessons.

Looking forward to greeting you at Old Grumpy’s Gallery Soon 276 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116 Phone: 07 281 1256 Email: bob@oldgrumpys.co.nz Website www.oldgrumpys.co.nz

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Holiday Cooking

PARTY SAFE Hey it’s party season that

Artificial trees should be labeled, certified, and identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant. Make sure your tree is at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit in case of an emergency.

Some lights are either for indoor or outdoor use, usually not both.

Worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections are not safe.

Read the manufacturer’s instructions before you use or connect lights and decorations.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

Make sure your decorations are not broken/ sharp as children may hurt themselves.

Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. Get rid of the tree when it begins dropping needles.

Dried-out trees are a fire danger.

Don’t dump in or around the house or garage dispose of it correctly Check with your local community to find a recycling program.

Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards.

Food plays a major part in holiday celebrations, please remember unattended cooking is very dangerous. Stay in the kitchen while you're frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove and move any oil or fat pans off the stove. Keep anything that can catch fire (oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, towels, etc.) away from your stovetop, including your apron or any long-sleeved shirt. Protect little ones from burns, keep them out of the kitchen while you're cooking. Have you checked your smoke detectors???? Do it now … they just might save a life in the case of an emergency. Don’t risk your home and most important your family and friends. See you have alarms on every level of your home especially near sleeping areas.

means fun times with friends. It’s great to be out having fun BUT party safe!!! Don’t think it can’t happen to you. People do spike drinks … Never leave your drink unattended. Unless you know who is buying your drink get it yourself.

(Don’t think it can’t happen to you)

BBQ’s Barbeques are always a great way of people getting together. Gas bottles should always be checked to see that they are not leaking gas. See that the BBQ is placed away from the foot traffic. Always have a bucket of water or a hose handy. Alcohol and BBQs are not a good combination.

People who are drinking should not be in charge of the BBQ. Keep children away from the cooking area. Common sense is required which will prevent accidents happening.

Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you.

Parents, Friends, Emergency no: 111, Taxi numbers. Always let family know where you are and who you are with.

Drink: Don’t drink and drive… make sure you have a sober driver or order a taxi. Don’t get in a car with someone that has been drinking. Make sure you have money in case you need a taxi.

ID: Always carry your ID so in an emergency you can be identified and family contacted if needed. Keep your ID safe.

Mobile Phone: Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged … put your ID detail on your phone, Keep your mobile on you at all times in case you need it.

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, Alcatraz lockup) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret. Carry some morals with you while out having fun. don't scull or mix your drinks.

Groups: You are far more safe by staying in groups or with a friend. Take extra care if out on your own.

Spiking Drinks: Buy your own drink. Don’t leave your drink un-attended!!! Keep your drink in sight at all. times and know who is around you. Don’t share drinks this can be a danger.

It could be spiked

DRINK DRIVING

NEW YEARS EVE

We have all been warned about drink driving. We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!!

As the ads on the TV say ….

DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT! Have your partys enjoy your friends and celebrate Christmas but use your brains and organise your travel home or stay at your friends place.

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person. Remember if you kill another person or yourself you HURT & WRECK so many people’s life's.

As any other New Years Eve celebration most will end up on Marine Parade Celebrating the beginning of another year. Remember the liquor bans are in place so leave your alcohol at home.

Don’t get yourself intoxicated/plastered and end up in Alcatraz for the night. Why so many have to make idiots of themselves baffles me. Watching the young teens last year disgrace themselves with girls wearing the next to nothing yelling and screaming and squatting to pee in the streets, guys pants hanging off them peeing everywhere drunk as skunks and people have the nerve to talk about animals! There is no shame when teens get liquor under their belt. The streets of Singapore would not tolerate this why do we accept this disgusting behaviour?

We need to toughen up on idiot childish behaviour. Humans can be disgraceful creatures.

Happy New Year.

Did you know

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Call CC’s Props 021 501 200 to discuss hiring props for events

Kale is a gr eat sour ce of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K and phytonutr ients, plus many cancer fighting nutrients. (Feel a little skeptical about Kale?

Try making kale chips in the oven.

Eggplant Eggplant is known for being high in antioxidants and being helpful in both lowering blood pressure and weight management. Don't be afraid of eating the skin which contains some awesome antioxidants!

Broccoli Broccoli is chock full of cancer-fighting antioxidants, plus beta-carotene, vitamin C and folate which keep your immune system happy and reduce risk of cataracts and heart disease. Broccoli is also an awesome source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.

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Many people believe that Domestic violence is only physical abuse. However, Domestic violence takes many different forms. It may also be psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual violence.

• Physical Violence includes hitting, pinching, spitting, slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, burning, stabbing, strangulation, suffocating & shooting. It may also include threats to cause harm • Psychological Violence (sometimes referred to as emotional or verbal abuse) includes put-downs, name calling, jealousy, harassing, screaming, using degrading language, insults, criticism, harming pets or animals, isolation from family and friends, and threats to leave the relationship or to commit suicide if the victim does not co-operate Sexual Violence includes unwanted touching or sexual activity, raping and forcing victim into unwanted sexual practices. It may include control over birth control, forced pregnancies or abortions and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

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Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to control another individual. This could include forcing a person to hand over all or part of their salary or by denying someone access to their own finances, making victim ask or beg for money, forceful removal of money from victim ● Spiritual Violence occurs when an individual uses religious or spiritual matters to control another, such as forcing another to follow a particular faith or give up their religion or justifying their violence as religiously and spiritually acceptable

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“The Hillier Community Centre” Our Centre is a place where the focus is on Health and Wellbeing.

Many of the clinics operating from The Hillier Centre re lect this philosophy including clinics for: Asthma, Cervical Screening, Ear wax removal, Hepatitis, Budget Advice Support groups currently operating from the centre are ME, Fibromyalgia, and Headway Brain Injury We welcome and encourage “Support groups.” Plunket Play Group, Porse music group, etc. Social activities include: Walking group, Mah Jong.

We encourage groups and organizations to utilize our rooms, offered at very reasonable rates. Rooms are a variety of sizes and can accommodate from very small groups up to audiences of 50+ If you are interested, or for more information, Call Yvonne on 07 575 9709

Season’s Gree ngs from Waipuna Hospice Everyone has someone on their mind at Christmas and the Waipuna Hospice remembrance trees are a lovely way to acknowledge those we have lost or who can’t be with us at this me. During December you’ll find the remembrance trees at Papamoa Pak’n Save, Bayfair, Brookfield New World or Farmers Tauranga. For a dona on you can write a personal message for those you love and place it on the tree.

These messages are blessed as part of our remembrance service in the New Year and buried in a specially made kete under the remembrance tree in the hospice grounds.

We have enjoyed tremendous support from our community throughout this year. By suppor ng our hospice shops as customers or donors of goods, by a*ending our fundraising events, purchasing our tea towels, diaries, cards and the Entertainment Book you are helping us fund the specialist services we provide pa ents and their families.

With our sincere thanks for your support and best wishes for a safe and happy festive season, from the Board, Staff and Volunteers of Waipuna Hospice.

Free Show 13th December Emmeline and Coral performing Christmas Songs and Classic Hits.

New Zealand’s Premiere Mother & Daughter Club Show.

Kind regards Peter

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 7) Buying a Laptop It’s the season of giving and receiving gifts. And sometimes, we get to buy gifts for ourselves as a special treat. So, on that note, I’d like to briefly cover how to buy a laptop.

The first, and most critical task is to create a list of what need to be able to do regularly on the laptop, what you might do sometimes, and what might be nice capabilities if it fits the budget. This leads to the next step. How much are you prepared to spend? As a guide, laptops start at about $300 and go up to about $3,500. That’s a large range of prices so you want to be careful about buying the right one.

If you mainly read email, use social media (such as Facebook) or watch YouTube videos, then a lower end laptop around $500 would be for you.

If you are a serious gamer then you’ll be looking for dedicated/ discreet graphics, a fast processor, lots of memory and lots of hard disk. The price for such a laptop would most likely start at $1,500.

Ignoring the formal specifications, you’ll need to visit a store and try out some laptops to see which keyboard, trackpad, screen layout suits you. Things like a glossy screen versus a matte screen, the various sizes of keyboard or size of the individual keys, how the trackpad feels, etc, etc, etc. That is, the subjective stuff that everyone has a different opinion on.

Finally, talk to the sales people. Tell them about what you need the laptop for using the list you created. Think about their suggestions. Visit other stores if you’re not 100% sure on what to get. Remember, you are the buyer and you are in control.

The advice above is what I give to all who ask. But if you have any more questions, give me a call (see my ad for contact details).

-David (Kings Computers)

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Are You Going On Holiday? Is Your Home Safe & Secure?

Here are just a few reminders of keeping your home safe while you are away.

Many home are broken into so it is important to take steps to secure your home.

Have you thought about having someone you can trust to live in your home while you are away.

Don’t advertise to everyone that you are going away… don’t share your holiday before you go on facebook.

Have a security system put into your home and/or display a sign on your windows so it can be seen See that your window and door locks are all working … locking your home properly can help to deter burglars Make sure you know who has keys and access to your home.

Get your neighbour or a friend to keep your mail box empty and open and shut your gate for you.

Disconnect power to your appliances for example TV, Dryers Washing machines, Radios, Computers and so on.

Holidays are meant to be relaxing fun and happy times with family and friends.

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Trespassing an unwanted person.

If a person is not welcome, the most common trespass is where you give the person a written notice stating they are trespassed from the property or premises. It is dated, name of the person trespassed, the place of trespass is noted and a reason signed by the person trespassing the offender. You then send a copy of the trespass to the police where it is lodged. If that person comes back to the property or premises you then ring and report it to the police, they then deal with the offending person.

A verbal trespass is where you verbally trespass a person from the property or premises. You forward the details to the police to lodge and if the offender returns you ring the police to deal with the situation.

Anybody can trespass a person from their property or premises.

Giving and receiving love is the only guarantee of having a truly Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wishing you and your family all the best.

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DECEMBER 2014 ENTERTAINMENT

Lunches: Monday to Fridays 12.00pm - 1.30pm Dinners: Monday to Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fridays & Saturdays 6.00pm- 8.30pm Sunday Carvery 5.30pm – 7.30pm Friday Saturday Sunday Full A-La-carte menu including Carvery on Friday & Saturday Evenings.

Friday

Friday 05 Ray Solomon Saturday 06 Coopers Run Sunday 07 Andy Bowman (4.30pm-7.30pm) 12 Che Orton 13 Emmerline Mini Show Abba 14 Tim Armstrong (4.30pm-7.30pm

â–şCourtesy Bus (phone direct 0274-776-178)

19 Mark Taupiri Saturday 20 Black Porch Sunday 21 Helen Riley (4.30pm-7.30pm)

Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays 3.00pm till late

Christmas 25 Closed

Ph: /Fax (07) 575 4477,

www.mtrsa.co.nz

544 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui

Friday 26 Andy Bowman Saturday 27 Gerry Lee Sunday 28 Last Chance (4.30pm-7.30pm) Wednesday31 (NY Eve) Bruce & Chipper 5-8pm Wednesday31 (NY Eve) Tequila 8pm-1am

Market Dates Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Omokoroa Lions Market 1st Sunday of each month 8am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa By Shopping Centre.

Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue The Cargo Shed Saturdays and Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Bethlehem Market. 1st , 3rd Sunday of every month 8am-12noon ‌ Bethlehem Village Centre Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market (B Town Centre) 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Historic Village Market, Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9 am to 1pm 17 Avenue Tauranga.

Cambridge Farmers Market ‌ Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Far mer s Mar ket ‌ Selwyn Park ... Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commer ce Str eet, Fr ankton ...Ever y Satur day 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton ‌ Every Sunday 8am-12noon Tamahere Country Market ‌ St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton ‌ Every 3rd Saturday Raglan Creative Market Old School Ar ts Centr e ‌ Stewart Street Raglan ‌ 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centr e, Waihi Beach ‌ 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am Taupo Riverside Market River side Par k Reser ve, Redoubt Str eet, Taupo ‌ Every Saturday 10am-1pm Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Str eet, Rotor ua ‌ Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Str eet, Thames ‌ Every Saturday 8am-12noon The Little Big Markets, The Mount Spor ts Centr e - cnr Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, The Mt Citizens Club -345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-2pm, 2nd Saturday each month Chic Cocktails, Baileys Spiced Coffee, 2 oz. Baileys with a Hint of Coffee, 1 oz. pear-flavoured liqueur Layer pear-flavoured liqueur first. Then top with Baileys with a Hint of coffee. Garnish with nutmeg and a grind of seasoned pepper, and enjoy.

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4ft 10in

1.47m

6st 0lbs

38.1kg

8st 3lbs

52.2kg

4ft 11in

1.5m

6st 3lbs

39.5kg

8st 8lbs

54.4kg

5ft 0in

1.52m

6st 7lbs

41.3kg

8st 13lbs

56.7kg

5ft 1in

1.55m

6st 10lbs

42.6kg

9st 3lbs

58.5kg

5ft 2in

1.57m

6st 13lbs

44.0kg

9st 8lbs

60.8kg

5ft 3in

1.6m

7st 2lbs

45.4kg

9st 13lbs

63.0kg

5ft 4in

1.63m

7st 6lbs

47.2kg

10st 4lbs

65.3kg

5ft 5in

1.65m

7st 9lbs

48.5kg

10st 8lbs

67.1kg

5ft 6in

1.68m

7st 12lbs

49.9kg

10st 13lbs

69.4kg

5ft 7in

1.7m

8st 2lbs

51.7kg

11st 4lbs

71.7kg

5ft 8in

1.73m

8st 5lbs

53.1kg

11st 9lbs

73.9kg

5ft 9in

1.75m

8st 8lbs

54.4kg

11st 13lbs

75.7kg

5ft 10in

1.78m

8st 12lbs

56.2kg

12st 4lbs

78.0kg

5ft 11in

1.8m

9st 1lbs

57.6kg

12st 9lbs

80.3kg

6ft 0in

1.83m

9st 4lbs

59.0kg

13st 0lbs

82.6kg

6ft 1in

1.85m

9st 7lbs

60.3kg

13st 4lbs

84.4kg

6ft 2in

1.88m

9st 11lbs

62.1kg

13st 9lbs

86.6kg

6ft 3in

1.91m

10st 0lbs

63.5kg

14st 0lbs

88.9kg

Graffiti or Noise People are entitled to make a reasonable level of noise, but everyone also has the right to have excessive noise stopped or reduced, provided the noise is under human control. Graffiti vandalism (tagging) is a crime that affects the whole community. It can lower property values and encourage more vandalism and other types of crime. It also costs a lot of money to clean up – money that could be better spent on other things for Tauranga City.

If you have an issue with noise, you can call the Council on 07 577 7000 at any time of the day or night to report it.

If you see someone tagging phone 111 immediately.

The Police have a better chance of taking legal action if they can catch an offender in the act. For general graffiti reporting please call the Council 07 577 7000.

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 13th Lace 2nd Cotton 14th Ivory 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 4th Flowers 20th China 5th Wood 25th Silver 6th Sweets 30th Pearl 7th Copper 35th Coral 8th Bronze 40th Ruby 9th Pottery 45th Sapphire 10th Tin 50th Gold 11th Steel 55th Emerald 12th Silk 60th/75th Diamond 0100 = 01am 0200 = 02am 0300 = 03am 0400 = 04am 0500 = 05am 0600 = 06am 0700 = 07am 0800 = 08am 0900 = 09am 1000 = 10am 1100 = 11am 1200 = 12 o clock (Mid Day) 1300 = 01pm 1400 = 02pm Eg: 1415 = 2.15pm 1500 = 03pm 1530 = 3.30pm 1600 = 04pm 1645 = 4.45pm 1800 = 06pm 1700 = 05pm 1900 = 07pm 2000 = 08pm 2100 = 09pm 2200 = 10pm 2300 = 11pm 2400 = 12 o clock (Midnight)

Summer December February Autumn March May Winter June August Spring September November

TIME: 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 7 Days = 1 Week 14 Days = 1 Fortnight 52 Weeks = 1 Year 12 Months = 1 Year 365 Days = 1 Year 366 Days = 1 Leap Year 2 years = Biennial 4 Years = Olympiad 10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial 1,000 Years = Millennium

Signs of the Zodiac Aries March 21st-April 20th Ram Taurus April 21st-May 21st Bull Gemini May 22nd– June 21st Twins Cancer June 22nd-July 23rd Crab Leo July 24th-August 23rd Lion Virgo August 24th-September 23rd Virgin Libra September 24th-October 23rd Balance Scorpio October 24th-November 22nd Scorpion Sagittarius November 23rd-December 22nd Archer Capricorn December 23rd-January 20th Goat Aquarius January 21st-February 19th Water Bearer Pisces February 20th-March 20th Fish

PHONETIC ALPHABET

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Parking in the CBD What you need to know about parking in the City Centre

•There are two parking zones priced at $2 and $1 per hour. The central zone (green) is $2 per hour and the outer zone (yellow) is $1 per hour.

•There are no time limits. If you need to stay longer you can – just pay for the parking you need.

•There is a 10 minute grace period. This means that if you are parking for less than 10 minutes you don’t need to pay.

•There is no charge for parking buildings and off-street car parks on Saturdays.

FLOWERS •On-street parking charges apply Monday – Friday 9am Bird of Paradise Given by a woman to a man to symbolize faithfulness Aster Symbolizing love, Delicacy 4pm and Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.

Bluebell Gratitude, Constancy, Humility Buttercup Riches, Childishness Camellia Per fection, Gratitude Carnation (Red) Aching heart, Admiration •All parking is free on Sundays and public holidays.

Christmas Rose Allay my disquiet Chrysanthemum J oy, Optimism, Per fection Cyclamen Good-Bye, Resignation Clover (Four -leaf) Will you be mine?

•Depending on your requirements, the Elizabeth Street and Dahlia Elegance and Dignity, Forever thine Eucalyptus Protection Gardenia Secret love, You are lovely Fern Fascination Gerbera You are the sunshine of my life Fuchsia Good taste Hibiscus Delicate beauty, Consumed by love Iris Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope Ivy Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love Lily Purity of heart, Majesty and Honor Daisy Beauty, Innocence, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity Lavender Devotion, Love Gladiolus Strength of character, Love at fir st sight, Generosity Maidenhair Discretion Poppy (General) Imagination, Oblivion, Eternal sleep Primrose (Evening) Inconstancy Petunia Your presence soothes me, Anger, Resentment, Anger Pansy Mer riment, Thoughtful reflection Rose (Red) Passion, Love — Rose (White) Purity, Virginity Rose (Yellow) Infidelity, J ealousy — Rose (Coral) Desire Rose (Dar k pink) Thankfulness — Rose (Pale pink) J oy, Grace Rosebud (Red) Pure and Lovely Rhododendron I am dangerous, Danger, Beware Snapdragon Strength, Gracious lady Sunflower (Tall) Pride, False riches — Sunflower (Dwar f) Adoration Daffodil The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard Forget-Me-Not As its name suggests - Forget me not, Memories, True love Jonquil Sympathy, Desir e, Affection r eturned, Love me, Affection Returned Lily of the Valley Humility, Happiness, Tear s of the Virgin Mary, Sweetness Marigold Sor r ow, J ealousy, Car ess, Pr etty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection Orchid Symbol of many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love Rose (Pink) Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Per fect happiness, Secret Love Sweet Pea Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasur e, Departure, Good-by Tulip (General) Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland — Tulip (Yellow) Hopeless love, Sunshine in your smile Tulip (Variegated) Beautiful eyes — Tulip (Red) Declaration of love, Believe me Violet Modesty — Violet (White) Let´s take a chance — Violet (Blue) Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness Water Lily Purity of heart — Water Lily (Yellow) Growing indifference — Water Lily (White) Eloquence

If you want more information go to: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/list-of-flower-names-and-Meanings of-flowers.html (This is really cool)

Spring Street parking buildings will usually be the best value and most convenient places if you want to park in the city centre but don't know how long you will stay.

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

January March May July September November February

31 Days February 28 Days 31 Days April 30 Days 31 Days June 30 Days 31 Days August 31 Days 30 Days October 31 Days 30 Days December 31 Days 29 Leap Year Every Four Years

Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November; All the rest have thirty-one, Excepting February alone, And that has twenty-eight days clear, And twenty-nine in each leap year.

Omanu Primary, Mt Primary and Mt Intermediate 1st Term 27Jan........... .17April 2014 2nd Term 05 May ...........04 July 2014 3rd Term 21July …......... 26 September 2014 4th Term 13 October ......16 December 2014

Quiz Answers Arctic Ocean Cranberry sauce Seven H2O C

Mt Maunganui College (4th Term 13 Oct-16 Dec) Emergency Dial 111

Emergency Dial 111

Emergency Dial 111

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 10) What to do in an earthquake New Zealand lies on the boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. Most earthquakes occur at faults, which are breaks extending deep within the earth, caused by movements of these plates.

There are thousands of earthquakes each year in New Zealand, but most of them are too small to bother us. The large, damaging earthquakes can occur at any time so it is best to be prepared.

Before the earthquake Make a Household Emergency Plan (including an Emergency Grab Bag) Assemble enough food and water to last 3 days if you were stuck at home Prac ce Drop, Cover and Hold Iden fy safe places in your home During the earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold Stay indoors till the shaking stops If you are driving , pull over to a clear spot and stay with your seatbelt fastened. Make sure it is safe before you exit anywhere

Poem of the year The computer swallowed Grandma, yes, honestly it’s true!

She pressed 'control and 'enter' and disappeared from view.

It devoured her completely, the thought just makes me squirm.

She must have caught a virus or been eaten by a worm.

I've searched through the recycle bin and files of every kind; I've even used the Internet, but nothing did I find.

In desperation, I asked Mr. Google my searches to refine.

The reply from him was negative, not a thing was found 'online.'

So, if inside your 'Inbox,' my Grandma you should see, Please 'Copy, Scan' and 'Paste' her, and send her back to me..

This is a tribute to all the Grandmas & Grandpas, Nannas & Pops, Grans & Pa's, who have been fearless and learned to use the Computer.....They are the greatest!!!

We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing...

A)er the earthquake Listen to your local radio station for emergency broadcasts Expect to feel aftershocks Check yourself and get first aid if needed Help others if you can Keep your animals and pets controlled and safe

Babysitters If you are going out and getting babysitters make sure you know who you are leaving with your children. It is better if the children know the babysitter so they feel secure and safe. See they have your contact numbers in case there is a problem. Make sure they have the house locked for safety .

Family & Friends Treasure what you have today, for yesterday is past.

Appreciate the love of family and friends, for the time they are here. Unknown Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. Margaret Thatcher Let us cherish the gift of family and friends this holiday season. Unknown Work Hard, but give time to your love, family and friends.

Because, nobody will remember presentations, Meetings, degrees & overtime on our death. Unknown The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege. Ritu Ghatourey Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch. Unknown Life goes by in the blink of an eye. So be sure to appreciate the many moments with family and friends that make your life complete. Unknown No man on his death bed ever looked up into the eyes of his family and friends and said, I wish I'd spent more time at the office. Unknown Don't ever lose focus of what's important. Family and friends are some of the most important things in life.

Don't let other activities in your life ruin your relationships with the people you love most. Samuel Johnson

NEVER Be The First To Get Old! WANTED BOOKS PUZZLES DVD’S CD’S RECORDS for the

Mount Lions & Lioness Annual Book Fair Drop off Points: MOUNT MAINSTREET OFFICE, PHOENIX CAR PARK Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm CAR AIR B.O.P LTD, 138 NEWTON STREET Mon-Frid 8am to 5pm (closed 25th Dec to 5th Jan) RESENES, 43 WAIHI RD, JUDEA Mon-Frid 8:30am-5pm (closed Sat 4pm, Sun 3pm) OR FOR COLLECTION : Phone DAVID 574 0347 or PAM 543 0708 One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift ... The next year, I didn't buy her a gift.

When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!"

And that's how the fight started.....

I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first.

"I'll have the rump steak, rare, please."

He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?"

"Nah, she can order for herself."

And that's when the fight started.....

My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table.

I asked her, "Do you know him?" "Yes", she sighed, "He's my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn't been sober since."

"My God!" I said, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

And then the fight started...

My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary.

She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 165 in about 2 seconds."

I bought her a bathroom scale.

And then the fight started......

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer.. Always something more important to me.

Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point.

When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp. .

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 11) Breaking the cycle of domestic violence is not easy but it is possible.

Family Works Northern’s WAVE (Women against Violence Education) programme helps women become aware of the dynamics of domestic violence and builds their strength to make positive decisions for themselves and their families.

Often the women who attend the first few sessions are apprehensive, simply because of the fear of the unknown. When working alongside women who have experienced domestic violence, it’s important to have true empathy and a non-judgmental approach -a “heart for the people”.

It is a privilege, as a facilitator of the programme, to witness the growing self-esteem and confidence of each courageous woman who attends. WAVE runs for two hours once a week for 14 weeks.

Ahakoa teitei te maunga ka taea te piki No matter how high the mountain, we can climb it.

Mauri ora Riwa Wihapi Ahakoa pehea nunui te ngaru o te moana ka pakaru i te ihu o te waka No matter how high the wave of the sea, the prow of the little canoe will break it.

Reporting child abuse

NEW Alcohol Laws:

Anyone can report suspected child abuse in this country and people who call Child, Youth and Family can ask to remain anonymous. Even if an investigation results in no abuse being found the law will protect you if you disclosed or supplied information in good faith.

Fear of being wrong is the single most common reason people might decide not to act. People feel this way because they might be afraid of: Repercussions - being thought insensitive - breaking a confidence - being disloyal.

One of the best ways to overcome this fear is to equip ourselves with good knowledge and to discuss concerns early with an appropriate person.

You can use the Child, Youth and Family freephone – 0508 326 459 – to sound out your concerns.

If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused, remember that their safety and wellbeing comes first.

When you are reporting a concern, Child, Youth and Family will need to know as much as possible about the situation. Useful details include the name, age and ethnicity of the child or young person, the address where the child or young person can be found, and as much about the abuse or your concerns as possible.

18 December 2013, new laws for supplying alcohol to under-18s.

It will be illegal to supply alcohol to someone under the age of 18 years unless: the person supplying the alcohol is the parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner, or the person supplying alcohol has the express consent of the young person’s parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner.

You could be fined up to $2,000 if you don't follow the law. …

43 Alach Street, Greerton, Tauranga, PO Box 2087, Tauranga, Phone 07 578 0245

We are now heading into our busiest time of the year - ki en season; when a dedicated group of people dust off their cages, wash bedding, bowls and li er trays, then take a deep breath in preparation for the incoming deluge of unwanted and generally dumped pregnant cats, mother cats and ki ens or li ers of young ki ens.

These people are the Tauranga SPCA foster families who care for these ki ens until they are old enough to be adopted – usually about 8 weeks old. These kind people willingly and lovingly give up hours of each day for weeks, and in a number of cases, months, to look after the dozens of unwanted animals. All animals are fed, toileted, groomed given lots of play and love before being se led down in a comfy bed for a snooze until the whole cycle starts again – too often our precious resources are used up caring for these poor unfortunate cast-offs, giving them a second chance at life, and a new forever home.

Most of these animals are friendly – obviously once treasured pets. A number of the mother cats are young probably their first li er. Many animals are scared, starving, confused and some have almost given up on life – wouldn’t you if you were suddenly cast out of your warm comfortable home, into the gu er, pregnant, or with youngsters depending on you for survival.

We couldn’t get through the summer ki en season if it wasn’t’ for our foster families, last year we had hundreds of ki ens in foster which would be impossible for us to house at the shelter so you can imagine how important our fosters are and why we always need more. If you think this is something you could do please give us a call Ph. 578 0245 for more information, we will provide you with all the necessities required to ensure the ki ens get the best of care.

Also with our busy ki en season ki y li er and ki en food especially the pouches are always in high demand and we run out very quickly so any donations of these would be greatly appreciated.

Every single injury and death caused by dr unk driving is totally preventable. There are still far too many such preventable accidents.

Unfortunately, in spite of all the warnings, advice, TV Ads, road signs, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious problem that tragically effects many victims, families and friends.,, DON’T DRINK & DRIVE.

Look up the new laws regarding alcohol you need to know them.

allaboutme.com Drivers We still have allaboutme.com drivers out on the road.

What is wrong with people no respect for others travelling the road? You are not the only one going places and just remember it’s a privilege to be able to be out driving on the roads Road rules and road signs mean nothing to some.

Such dumb, stupid, idiot and nothing but crazy driving causing injury and death … a waste of men woman and children's lives breaking hearts of many.

How many times do we have to be told or tell you Slow down, Give way, Overtake safely, Obey traffic lights and road signs, be patient and show respect to others. Come on give the Emer gency people a br eak how do you think they feel having to clean up the mess of a body from a wreck??? Watch someone suffer or die???

Police ar e out on the r oad to keep us and other s safe. If you get pulled up and a ticket for speeding …

DON’T get PO with the poor cop doing his job! Cause you are the one in the wrong!!! Tickets because your car is not road worthy Don’t blame the cop your car has to be warranted and registered and road worthy. DRINK DRIVING you disgraceful idiot!!!

No use you thinking after its too late IF ONLY I HAD not been going so fast… bought new tires… given way….stopped at the intersection…. Been going slower ………. I wouldn't have killed that child … try and live with that … think about that.

I hope reading this has made a few think … Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year with lots of safe travel.

DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION BY LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 12) Some of the readers might be aware that I have had a major career direction this year and while I don’t want to dwell on that I do want to pass some comments about social service agencies and how you may interact with them.

There seems to be much resistance from many people who phone in or ask for help for an agency to ‘just work one on one’ they often don’t want to, or won’t join into a group work process, and while some agencies can manage this, some need to charge for that service or twist their contract brief to get the client number. Often the answer is based on who funds an agency. Let me expand on that further.

Many family agencies are funded in part by MSD, Ministry of Social Development which operates as WINZ and CYF’s. This can cause alarm from some parents who then jump in and think that the agency is just a front for CYF’s who are just going to come and take their kids. This is nothing but utter rubbish. CYF’s have many sections and the funding team do not talk to the front line social workers, and never about client work.

How do I know? I’ve spent time in their office as a student, yes an older student.

The MSD funded agency does have a set of rules and policies to guide their work, and these need to be approved by yet another CYF section and are regularly audited by that audit section. All agencies work under the paramountcy principal, that is they need to have the best interests of the child as first priority, just the same as any professional who interacts with your child does.

For agencies that are not contracted by a government agency their road is much harder, they are at the mercy of community funders who can and do change their focus every few years to share their money around. These funders are much less likely to fund ‘individual services’ as they see it as getting less bang for their buck! Throughout the course of a working day in my former agency I would often hear myself say the same thing to 10 different people at different times who all want ‘one on one’ services. Getting them all together in a group and saying it once is a much cheaper option. Of course working together as a group means that everyone has to keep the secret, the secret that Mrs Jones for Number 29 was at the meeting last night! However how did THEY know?

Sometimes fear and embarrassment stops people from attending group meeting, public presentations ( I’ve done a few and had everyone suddenly become busy) or parenting talks by an expert (unless it’s a charity fundraiser!). For parents who demand to work individually maybe they can reach into their own pocket and fund the hour they spend with a professional, if they are paying for it I’m sure it will only be an hour!

Have a great Xmas and a Happy New Year Donald Welsh: Parenting Coach,

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall, fluffy adorable bear} Miss Jojo will visit: Hospitals, Rest Homes, Shopping Centres Day-Cares' and Work Places, School-balls, Community based events Sit back and enjoy Miss Jojo interacting with your guests.

Phone 021 501 200 Discuss your event with Miss Jojo’s Manager. .

Grief Support Services is a local agency offering free counselling to individuals and whanau/families whose lives are affected by grief and loss. This may be due to the loss of a loved one or from circumstances that have caused change that is difficult to manage. We also facilitate an after suicide support group.

We are friendly and welcoming and understand that it is not always an easy step to contact an agency such as ours. We are happy to be ‘sussed out’ if you want an initial appointment to see if our Service is for you.

We treat all enquiries with respect and confidentiality.

We are closed over the Christmas break from Tuesday 23rd December.

We re-open Monday 12 January 12:30pm.

Over this period these numbers are available: Lifeline: 0800 54 33 54 Samaritans: 0800 72 66 66 24/7 For more information about our Service you can check our website www.griefsupport.org.nz, phone us on 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz Lifeline: 0800 54 33 54 P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

~ Aprox 4800 bags have now been given FREE to patients during the past 4 years this trust has been operating.

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity? *Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

Discount Voucher $10.00 Off The Normal Retail Price One Voucher Per Purchase

Opposite Library 373 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone 575 3733

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 13)

December Newsletter As we draw towards the end of 2014 I am looking forward to the Christmas break, catching up with family and friends, relaxing and just enjoying living life in the Bay! People are finding out just how fantas c it is living on the coastal strip and we are no cing increasing numbers of buyers from other regions reloca ng to the area.

Many sellers are wary of the auc on process but if you are thinking of selling make sure you talk to an agent who can fully explain the process, par cularly if your property is in a higher demand price range. Some of the results we have seen in the last few weeks have driven home the benefit of the auc on process. In Papamoa the $400,000-$500,000 range is currently the highest selling range. If you don’t get good advice you could end up underselling your property.

Call in and see me at Eves Papamoa Plaza for a chat if you would like more informa on regarding auc ons.

Enjoy the fes ve season and all the best for 2015!

October Sales figures: There were a total of 79 recorded sales on the coastal strip in October.

56A Topaz Drive $395,000

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Papamoa recorded 40 sales (1 sec on) *see note below Price ranges: In Papamoa once again the highest number of sales was in the $400,000-$500,000 range with 14 (35%) of Papamoa Sales, followed by 12 sales for the $300,000— $400,000s (30%), 7 for the $500,000-$600,000 (17.5%), 3 sales for the up to $300,000s (7.5%), 2 for the $600,000$700,000s (5%) and 1 each for the $700,000-$900,000 and $900,000+ range (2.5% each) At the Mount there were 39 sales including 3 Apartments.

Price ranges: there were 15 sales for the $300,000 $400,000s (38%) and 6 each for the up to $300,000 and $400,000 - $500,000 range for (15.5%) each, 5 for the $500,000—$600,000s (13%), 4 for the $600,000-$700,000s (10%), 2 for the $900,000+ range for (5%) and 1 for the $700,000-$900,000s (3%). * We have been made aware that one company’s sta s cs were omi*ed for Papamoa and therefore the actual sales for Papamoa will be higher than stated.

Source REINZ and realestate.co.nz.

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35 Royal Ascot Drive

First home buyers and investors should be quick to view this funky home situated within close proximity to the beach, shops and schools.

Configure to suit your family, either four bedrooms or three bedrooms with two living areas, plus a separate office. A spacious master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in robe and its own sunny deck. Fully fenced with plenty of off-street parking. Call Shelley now.

Shelley Wood Residential Sales

07 557 8095 027 5734544

Shelley.wood@eves.co.nz Palm Beach Plaza, Papamoa

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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 14) Emergency 111 … Request Police, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue

VIOLENCE & ABUSE

Keep Calm, Speak clearly, Stay on the line, Know the address

Emergency , Help and Support, Numbers Toughlove Family Works Alcohol Drug Mainline Alcohol Drug Maori Line Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui Citizen Advice Bureau Alcoholics Anonymous AIDS Hotline Youth line Phone Counselling Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) What’s Up (Age 5-18) Parent Help Cot Death (sudden infant death support) NetSafe Depression Helpline Grief Support Services Lifeline New Zealand 24hr Narcotics Anonymous Gambling Crisis Helpline Quitlin Pregnancy Counselling Service Relationship Services Family Violence Information Line Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) Union of fathers (separation and support) Shine Domestic Violence helpline Life Link/ Samaritans Inc Victim Support Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84

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Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care)Tga 07 579 2840 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Orange Wairu Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Healthline 0800 611 116 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 Diabetes Helpline Tga 07 571 3422 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Prostate problem support line 0800477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443.

Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents *555 Fire, Police, Ambulance 111 Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

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Three important words in life

Without this there is nothing

Stranger Danger Tips Always try to stay in sight of other people, don't go down back streets or road If you can remember the car number plate or the colour or make of car.

If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, move back from them. Don’t take any lollies or food from them If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, don't go to them stay back. Run away as fast as you can, if you are feeling scared Try and remember what the person looks like and what they are wearing. Yell for help as you run and try to stay in sight of other people Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately.

Always stay alert to who's around if you are out alone or with friends, Always stay in groups If possible. It’s much safer to be in groups. Always look after each other when you are out.

Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW … THE QUESTION IS …

HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE??? Have you checked your smoke alarms? Or have you ignored all the advice and ads on TV… think how you would feel if one of your kids got severely burnt or killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke Please make contact with me if you alarms in your home.

DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!!

Do it now!!!

If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do

get out and stay out!

Christmas Quiz The North Pole, said to be Santa's home, is located in which ocean?

Which Christmas condiment is made from fruit sometimes referred to as marshworts?

In the song 'The Twelve Days Of Christmas', how many swans were a-swimming?

What is the chemical formula of snow?

Pine needles are said to be a good source of which vitamin?

Time to Slip Slap Slop & Cover

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DON’T MISS THE DECEMBER

PADDY’S MARKET Friday 12th December 2014 Saturday 13th December Sunday 14th December Outside and In-store at

Furniture Gallery & Old Grumpy’s Gallery Paddy Says “ If the price is right we will take the offer” FURNITURE G@LLERY Market Day Bargains Clearance of our selected Trade in Quality Furniture..

Lounge Suites From $200 Lazyboy Chairs From $50 Single Mattress and Base From $50 Queens From $150

OLD GRUMPY’S G@LLERY Books, Books and Books Bulk Book Bargains Vinyl Records Photography Musical Instruments Bargains Galore

On The Footpath …… Inside The Stores ……

In The Car Park out the Back……

If you don’t like the price Make us an offer ……

Speak to Paddy Barry and Paddy Bob Come and make old Grumpy and Paddy Barry Happy…

Make us an offer…

Fun Day’s on the Footpath…

Lucky Customer Draws…

Mystery Prizes……..

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From Us

Furniture Gallery 282 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone: 07 5755008

“Mick, Mac and Seamus” CC’s Prop Hire Phone Cindy: 021 501 200 Email: missjojo55555@gmail.com

Old Grumpy’s Gallery 276 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116 Phone: 07 281 1256 bob@oldgrumpys.co.nz www.oldgrumpys.co.nz

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NEW In Town CC’s Prop Hire CC’s Prop Hire is based in Mount Maunganui with wooden props of many choices. Great for shop window displays. They look awesome. We also have hollow barrels two sizes.

Enhance a theme for your event/party.

Depending on the prop they stand between 6-8ft and look absolutely fabulous. They are hand painted wood and must be put in a secure safe place as a feature where children cannot climb on them. A hire fee applies & a bond which is returned to you if returned in the same condition.

Bookings and full payment is required to secure props.

Phone: 021

501 200 or Email:missjojo55555@gmail.com