January 2017 news letter

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The process from egg to butterfly is weather dependent and also depends on the regional climate. It can take about four weeks in the peak of the summer in warmer climates. The egg takes 5 to 10 days, the larva/caterpillar and pupa/chrysalis each take about 10 to 14 days. www.monarch.org.nz/faq/ (Theses beautiful monic butterfly's were hatched at my home and set free)

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers

Toughlove 0800 868 445 Family Works 07 575 9709 Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 0800 WHATSUP children's helpline 0800 9428 787 Healthline (open 24/7) 0800 611 116 Samaritans (open 24/7) 0800 726 666 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 754 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Grief Support Services 07 578 4480 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 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 Oranga Wairua 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 0800 477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 BOPSASS (Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service) 0800 227233 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254

Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance Medical:

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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

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 13th Lace 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 5th Wood 25th Silver 7th Copper 35th Coral 9th Pottery 45th Sapphire 11th Steel 55th Emerald 60th/75th Diamond

2nd Cotton 4th Flowers 6th Sweets 8th Bronze 10th Tin 12th Silk

14th 20th 30th 40th 50th

Ivory China Pearl Ruby Gold

Moon Phases Thursday 05th January 2017 First Quarter

Thursday 12th January 2017 Full Moon

Thursday 19th January 2017 Last Quarter

Friday 27th January 2017 New Moon

SEASONS

Summer December - February Autumn March - May Winter June - August Spring September - November MONTHS OF THE YEAR January 31 Days February 28 Days March 31 Days April 30 Days May 31 Days June 30 Days July 31 Days August 31 Days September 30 Days October 31 Days November 30 Days December 31 Days February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years 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)

CC’s JANUARY HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –20 April Don’t be worried if you find yourself in a go slow relaxed mood. You deserve some time to unwind and treat yourself. This will give you time to get to grips with new projects ahead of you in this new year, changes on the way.

Taurus 21 April -21 May Family and Friends are important to you and you will find yourself in the company of people whom you have not seen for a while. Take time to rest up and refuel for 2017. You will experience many changes.

Gemini 22 June - 22 July You have the want and need to have some enjoyment. Socially you have plenty going on. Family relationships maybe a bit stretched at the moment but will in time settle. Mind what you have to say and accept that others have their own ideas and ways as well, be patient.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July For some, new relationships are pending and for others stressed relationships are on the mend. There seems to be a lot of positive around so stay away from negative people that look to change this time. You need positive around you so pick who you spend your time with.

Leo 25 July - 25 August This seems to be a very practical time for you where you continue to work on your goals and projects which will benefit you in the future. Do give yourself some time to relax and spend time with close friends.

Virgo 24 August– 25 September You may find yourself thinking of things from your past. Some of the many changes you have accomplished and some of which you wish to forget. Get out and about as much as you can. Stay positive and on track of your ideas and goals as there is plenty of good ahead of you.

Libra 24 September - 25 October This certainly is a good time for you personally and professionally. You seem to be on top form so keep working towards your goals. Don’t let others distract you. Challenges are only that and will pass as long as you stay focussed and positive and strive with determination.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November You will have gradual move to a better financial position. Stay away from family troubles as you are not in a frame of mind to deal with them. You have what it takes to make positive decisions and improve your life.

Sagittarius 25 November - 21 December You may have some negative people around you and not happy with what you have to say or do. Try and stay away from awkward people and don’t let them lay demands on you. You wont tolerate people crossing you.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January This is a great start to the year for most Capricorns. You find it easy to get out and enjoy others. You are in top form and are fitting a lot into the start of this new year with an ambition to make positive changes to your life.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February There seems to be so many positive things going on around you within your professional and private life. This will boost your confidents and you will push for more. Just think carefully before you make final decisions.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Capitalise on new potential around you. Its time to reap the benefits of your hard work. Your intuition will remain strong and will get you through what needs to be completed for you to enjoy the gains that are coming your way.

Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Services (known as BOPSASS) BOPSASS is a free 24 hours service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers & children who have been sexually assaulted.

We have staff based in Tauranga and Whakatane. If you would like to talk to one of our nurses or counsellors about what has happened to you, and what we can do to help you, then please

contact us. We know it takes courage to ask for help.

You are not alone. 0800 227 233 … 27/7

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Hello Everyone … Editor’s Blurb

From myself and all my advertisers and editorial suppliers we wish each and everyone of you a very merry Christmas.

Cindy Enjoy your familys and friends and be kind to CC’s News Letter Phone: 021 501 200 those you know that don’t have anyone to spend this time with. Not everyone is celebrating Christmas due to lost loved ones and circumstances.

For those with animals make sure they are settled and safe. Watch what they eat at this time of year with all the extras around

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Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016 …… Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 …... Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017

Public Holidays/Other 2017

School Term Dates 2017 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

New Years Day: 1st Sunday January New Years Day: Observed 2nd Monday January New Years Day: Day After NY 3rd Tuesday January Waitangi Day: Monday 6th February 2017 Term1 Autumn 01st March 2017 Monday 30 January 2017 St Patrick Day 17th March (Not a Holiday) 2017 And Tuesday 7 February Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Thursday 13th April 2017 Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 Easter Day Sunday 16th April 2017 Term 2 Easter Monday: Monday 17th April 2017 Monday 01st May Anzac Day: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Friday 07th July 2017 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2017 Term 3 Winter 01st June 2017 Queens Birthday: Monday 05th June 2017 Monday 24th July 2017 Shortest Day 21st June 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 Spring 01st September 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017 4th Term Labour Day: Monday 23rd October 2017 Monday 16th October 2017 Summer 01st December 2017 20th December 2017 Longest Day 22nd December 2017 Secondary & Composite Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 2017 Boxing Day: Tuesday 26th December 2017 Wednesday

14th December 2017

Anniversaries / Symbols

Gender Signs

First Anniversary Cotton Second Anniversary Paper ♂ male ♀ female Third Anniversary Leather ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower symbol for iron or crocus of iron Fifth Anniversary Wood ⚲ neuter, eunuch Sixth Anniversary Sugar Seventh Anniversary Wool ⚪asexuality; genderless; betrothed.

Eighth Anniversary Pottery (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron) Ninth Anniversary Willow Sex Relations Signs Tenth Anniversary Tin ⚤ heterosexual Eleventh Anniversary Steel Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory ⚣ gay, male homosexuality Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal ⚥ bisexuality Twentieth Anniversary China Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite (in entomology).

Fortieth Anniversary Ruby two men holding hands Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire Fiftieth Anniversary Gold two women holding hands Fifty-fifth Anniversary Emerald Marriage Status Signs Sixtieth Anniversary Diamond ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated Seventieth Anniversary Platinum

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Tidings of Titles to Tide You Over ‘Til February The King’s Revenge is Don Jordan and Michael Walsh’s story of the greatest manhunt in British history. Teenage king Charles II was really hacked off that his dad Charles I was executed. Cue mayhem and revenge in spades. Not many people in places of high rank survived, and even long-dead Oliver Cromwell was disinterred and beheaded. This sounds like fiction but it isn’t. After such an intense read you’ll be wanting a cup of tea and a lie down. Patricia Furness-Smith has the antidote in her snappy guide, Well-being. This prime “dip-into” page-turner introduces concepts such as being energized, calmness and happiness. Perhaps underused as the fallout from the silly season continues. The author is famous for working with people exhibiting various phobias, so don’t be scared about reading this one.

Love Letters to the Landscape contains 54 short pieces about what it means to have a go-to place in New Zealand. 54 personalities such as Mike Puru, Mai Chen, Moana Maniapoto, Kerry Fox and Wendyl Nissen speak about their happy places, accompanied by landscape photography and photos of the authors back in the day.

From Reinga to Rakiura, Geraldine to Grey Lynn, these spots offer solace in a world where you may not have the time to appreciate your own happy place that often, but you can certainly read about other folk and their special spots.

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries www.tauranga.govt.nz Council www.tauranga.govt.nz

Tauranga Library Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm … Wed late night 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.30am - 4.00pm Mount Maunganui Public Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 398 Maunganui Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177 Mount Maunganui Toy Library, Incorporated, Phone: 07-572 5228 Papamoa Public Library, Library, Public Toilets Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 09.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 3118, Phone: 07 577 7177 Papamoa Toy Library: Inside the Papamoa Library Complex 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Phone: 07 575 3011 Greerton Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am – 5PM Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm 139 Greerton Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177

Summer Bra Care This is the time of year that our bras get a battering. .. moisturisers, sun bock, sweating, sunshine.

There are things you can do that can minimise wear and tear and damage to your bras.

When moisturising, allow at least 5 minutes for your creams and sunblock's to be properly absorbed before putting bra on. This will minimize the cream getting onto bra. Consider changing your routine to do something else while you're waiting for it to soak in!

The Mobile Library

The Mobile Library visits 43 stops on a fortnightly cycle. There are over 3,500 items to choose from The Mobile Library will bring any item from the Catalogue to your stop, for a Hold fee of $1 for an Adult, or 50c for Child or Teen.

Mobile Library Timetable January 2017

Put your bra on over each shoulder one at a time and lean far forward to let breasts fall put in correct place. Front fastening and twisting round waist will stretch bra and get moisturize on bra.

Hand washing prolongs the life of bra but it is also my opinion that we dry indoors or in the shade. Sun damage in our harsh climate will cause fading of beautiful colours and fabrics.

Togs Did you know that you need just as much support in your swimwear as you do in your everyday bra?

Why not invest in good quality togs that give you support and shape and have lightweight control to flatter you in all the right places. Buy it in your bra size to be assured of that perfect fit.

Take the time these holidays to check your breasts for good breast health.

Make sure you are wearing the correct fitting bra to minimise irreparable damage to delicate breast tissue.

Let's look after our breasts and bras!

This is a very trying time for people who are dealing with broken family's. Try to remember not to use children as a trump card in disagreements. Children love both mum and dad and it is not right to put them in a position to choose one or the other. As a parent you are obligated to see that your children are happy and safe, and most of all loved.

“Be as careful of the books you read, as of the company you keep; for your habits and character will be as much influenced by the former as the latter.” ― Paxton Hood

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Sold Your Home Now Avoid Post Move Clutter 1. Unpack And Set Up One Room At A Time You might feel like you have to get everything done at once, but that will get you frustrated in a hurry.

Remember to take it slow. Unpack one room at a time, such as a bedroom. Place the bed, dresser and other basic furniture in the room. Add heavier items such as free-standing wardrobes only if the remaining space will permit them. This avoids wasting time removing items from the room after unpacking. This also allows you to see what the room needs to complete the décor, such as curtains, rugs, mirrors and other items. Set up a consistent pace and stick to it.

2. Use What You Already Have Too Fill the New Space Wait to go shopping for new things until after you unpack for at least a couple of weeks. You may have items in boxes that will fit the new space you have in home. No one wants to buy more of what they already have, so unpack all those boxes before you do any shopping.

Dressers, beds, cabinets and more can be reused in your new home. A fresh coat of paint and perhaps new hardware can make old furniture look new again.

3. Organise Your Storage Sometimes you just have too much stuff. Not every new home will accommodate all of your belongings. Be sure to organise your storage spaces in way to maximize the amount of belongings you can store. Extra furniture, seasonal clothing, holiday items and more can be stored until needed. This reduces clutter around your home. Your new space will feel comfortable and less stressful.

4. Have a Garage Sale After a few months of living in your new home, consider having a garage sale to dispose of items you no longer use. Get rid of all the old junk that’s just taking up space. This could include electronics, lawn equipment, seasonal clothing, furniture or other items. The money can help offset the costs of living in a new home. Hosting a garage sale is a great way to get rid of clutter. If there are items that go unsold at the garage sale, there is always the option to donate unused items. Consider tossing old junk or clutter that is altogether useless. Also try selling your stuff online. It’s a great and easy alternative to a garage sale.

Phone 0800 22 28 24 for a free consultation if you need a hand.

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New Year period alcohol-free During the New Year period the alcohol-free zone in Mount Maunganui will be expanded and there will also be a temporary alcohol-free zone in Papamoa. The New Year period alcohol-free zones are in force every year from 26 December to 6am, 6 January inclusive. - See more at: http://www.tauranga.govt.nz/services/alcohol-food-health/alcohol/alcohol-free-zones/new-year-alcohol-free-zones.aspx#sthash.CJvBCDsi.dpuf

KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT

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Don’t leave your drinks unattended and any stage as it may put you in danger of someone spiking your drink, NEVER THINK it won’t happen to you!

Bottle drinking is safe as you can put your thumb in the neck of the bottle. Buy your own drinks don’t trust other people.

Warning signs include: ►feeling dizzy or faint ► feeling sick or sleepy ►passing out ►feeling intoxicated or confused even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink ► waking up feeling uncomfortable and disorientated, with memory blanks about the night before. What to do if you think your drink has been spiked. If you think your drink has been spiked, tell a friend, the bar or security staff, or the police. Your doctor can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours. If you think that you have been assaulted or raped, it’s important you tell a friend or family member, and go to a doctor or hospital. Drink spiking is illegal. It’s a serious offence to introduce a drug into the body of another person without their knowledge or consent, especially if the person is assaulted as a result. Look after each other when out celebrating. Party Safe

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Being positive doesn’t mean you are a doormat – it means you are a strong person who can assess the meaning of someone’s words without being distracted by their mode of expression.

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For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice.

And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding” Instead of being disappointed about where you are think optimistically about where you are going.

Believe that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of challenging experiences.

Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?”

Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.

Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.

Learn from mistakes and let them teach you to make positive changes.

Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past and negative thoughts or things you cannot control.

Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.

Live with the 3 E’s.

Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.

Jon Gordon: http://www.jongordon.com/

People treat New Year's Eve like some sort of life-changing event.

If your life sucked last year, it's probably still going to suck tomorrow.

God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones that I do, And the eyesight to tell the difference.

Dear God, my prayer for 2017 is a FAT bank account and a THIN body.

Please don't mix it up like you did this year.

While working in a post office, a lady barged in complaining that she got home to find a note from the mail man saying that he tried to deliver a package but nobody was home.

“My husband was home all day!”, she fumed.

After giving her the package I heard her tell somebody “Oh, I’m so excited, my husband’s new hearing aids!”

A precious little girl walks into a pet shop and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth, "Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?"

As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks, "Do you want a widdle white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?"

She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice, "I don't think my python weawy givths a thit." .

Last Υear, Ι have been sο stubborn and bad. Ι caused you sο much pain and hurt. Τhis year, Ι want you tο know that Ι will never change. Ι shall stay the same. Happy Νew Year!

After being with her all evening, the man couldn't take another minute with his blind date. Earlier, he had secretly arranged to have a friend call him at the restaurant so he would have an excuse to leave if something like this happened. When he returned to the table, he lowered his eyes, put on a grim expression and said, "I have some bad news.

My grandfather just died."

"Thank heavens," his date replied.

"If yours hadn't, mine would have had to!"

Profiling Hospice Services: Bereavement Support Nothing is ever the same when you lose someone. For those trying to adjust to a 'new normal' our Bereavement Support Group series starts on 21 February. Over eight weeks, meet other individuals and families and with the support of our Counsellors, understand and navigate the wave of grief and loss.

Families who are currently under our care - or have been, no matter how long ago - are welcome to participate. The series will be run throughout the year and is each meeting is typically on a Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon. There is a proposed evening group too, depending on demand. As numbers are limited to 12 per group please let us know you intend to come along. Email DebS@waipuna-hospice.co.nz or phone 552 4380 ext 237 for more information and to register.

For more information on the work of Waipuna Hospice, upcoming fundraising events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz and www.facebook.com/WaipunaHospiceTauranga The Board, staff and volunteers of Waipuna Hospice wish you happiness and health in 2017. We look forward to working with our community as we strive to provide a comprehensive care and support service for our patients and their families.

Don’t leave your dog in the car, It is too HOT for them.

Hot cars cause your dog to over heat and stress It’s Too Hot

Call us on 0800 24 33 33 We equip people with the skills needed to participate fully in society. This includes support in living independently, getting around, using technology, continuing to read and communicate, being socially active and staying in or looking for work.

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CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com Mount Maunganui RSA (INC.) 544 Maunganui Road, PO Box 4011 P: 07 5754477 / M: 022 647 1407 E: reception@mtrsa.co.nz

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Subscribe to Emergency Alerts - Civil Defence bopcivildefence.govt.nz/emergency-status/subscribe/ Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths result from falling debris, flying glass and collapsing structures such as buildings and bridges.

Earthquakes can also trigger landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires and tsunami.

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE Getting ready before an earthquake strikes will help reduce damage to your home and business and help you survive.

Develop a Household Emergency Plan. Assemble and maintain your emergency survival Items for your home and workplace, as well as a portable getaway kit.

Practice Drop, Cover and Hold.

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Carvery buffet is available Sunday to Thursday, full buffet on Friday & Saturday and we have an a la carte menu running in conjunction with the buffet menu.

JANUARY ENTERTAINMENT Friday 06 January Saturday 07 January Sunday 08 January Friday 13 January Saturday 14 January Sunday 15 January Friday 20 January Saturday 21 January Sunday 22 January Friday 27 January Saturday 28 January Saturday 29 January Saturday 29 January

Che Orton Tequila Tim Armstrong (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Mark Taipari Ray Solomon Helen Riley (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Toy Wellington Andy Bowman Back Porch (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Coopers Run Reuben Simpson Paki Tuna (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Country Club (2.00pm to 4.00pm)

Mount Maunganui RSA wish everyone a happy and safe new year

Identify safe places within your home, school or workplace. See the right-hand panel for more information about safe places.

Check your household insurance policy for cover and amount.

Seek qualified advice to make sure your house is secured to its foundations and ensure any renovations comply with the New Zealand Building Code.

Secure heavy items of furniture to the floor or wall. Visit www.eqc.govt.nz to find out how to quake-safe your home.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, drop, cover and hold.

Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in New Zealand you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops.

If you are in an elevator, drop, cover and hold. When the shaking stops, try and get out at the nearest floor if you can safely do so.

If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold.

If you are at the beach or near the coast, drop, cover and hold then move to higher ground immediately in case a tsunami follows the quake.

If you are driving, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged.

If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling debris or landslides.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE Listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation.

Expect to feel aftershocks.

Check yourself for injuries and get first aid if necessary. Help others if you can.

Be aware that electricity supply could be cut, and fire alarms and sprinkler systems can go off in buildings during an earthquake even if there is no fire. Check for, and extinguish, small fires.

If you are in a damaged building, try to get outside and find a safe, open place. Use the stairs, not the elevators.

Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines, and stay out of damaged areas.

Only use the phone for short essential calls to keep the lines clear for emergency calls.

If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window, get everyone out quickly and turn off the gas if you can. If you see sparks, broken wires or evidence of electrical system damage, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box if it is safe to do so.

Keep your animals under your direct control as they can become disorientated.

Take measures to protect your animals from hazards, and to protect other people from your animals.

If your property is damaged, take notes and photographs for insurance purposes. If you rent your property, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible….

More info http://getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/

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Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What don’t they understand? The danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the road.

Come on people don’t be so bloody stupid … there is enough advertising around warning you of the dangers but still you do it. You think it won’t and can’t happen to you… think again.

Sooner or later you will be a victim … just what the damage will be … death of someone else … a child or a mother or father? Or maybe you taking your last breath … hopefully you got to finish your txt message? Don’t be an idiot have respect for others on the road.

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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

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Dogs Safety

Little, medium and big dogs can look so cute, adorable, however this does not mean that you ... a stranger to the dog can just walk up and hug, kiss and pat it.

In lots of ways dogs are similar to children some are quite, shy, scared, and then you get the ones that don’t mind a stranger. All dogs belong to their owners not a stranger. You wouldn't like a stranger to just appear and start playing, hugging or kissing your child, well it is the same for dog owners.

Many people don’t think!. It is only polite to ask before you touch a dog you don’t know. Maybe the dog is not a people’s dog or maybe it’s in training or maybe the dog is not well. If you see a dog you like the look of make sure you ask if you can pat the dog listen to the owner, don’t let your children hug and climb around the dog. Teach your children the right way to meet and greet a dog. Children cry if they are not happy and don’t want to be around you … A dog can’t cry they may show their fear by nipping you if you insist on getting in their space. Please show respect to the dog owner and their pooch.

When you do greet the dog don’t grab at it or try to hug it. The correct way to greet a dog is to slowly put your hand out facing down and let the dog sniff it. Your tone of voice will also determine if the dog is happy to be around you. If the dog is happy it is then ok to slowly pat it on the side of its face by the ears. If you have your hand above the dog it might make the dog think you are going to hit it. Do not put your face around dogs you don’t know.

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

A Pet's Love by Author Unknown A companion, a pal, a very best friend.

Someone to trust, to love 'til the end.

Someone to trust, when feeling blue.

Always a smile, T'always greet you. .

Always a smile, to dry up your tears.

A person to be there, to quiet your fears. .

A person to be there, when lonely or sad.

Loving regardless, if hating or mad.

Loving regardless, if caring or cruel.

No matter what, genius or fool.

No matter what, they stand by you.

Who is this person, have you a clue?

Who is this person? I'll tell you who.

This is your pet, .

Dogs get sunburns too!

Believe it or not, dogs can sunburn, especially those with short or lightcolored coats. And just like with people sunburns can be painful for a dog and overexposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. Talk to your veterinarian about sunscreens for your dog (don’t assume a sunscreen for people is appropriate for your dog).

Vaccinations Have your dog's vaccinations updated if necessary. Diseases such as rabies, distemper and parvo are ever-present dangers and necessary precautions should be taken.

Keep your dog away from garden products. Some if ingested will cause serious illness or death to your pet

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Car Check List If you leave the car, lock all doors, take your (valuables within reason) Tyres under-inflated it will cause rapid wear and reduce the tyres life.

Tyres that are underinflated can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 4%.

Check the condition and tread depth of your tyres.

Bulges, lumps or cuts are all signs that your tyre may need replacing.

Different vehicles need different levels of tyre pressure.

Check the pressure when your tyres are cold.

Check the pressure in all four tyres and the spare Check your wiper blades for wear and tear.

Clean your mirrors and windscreen inside and out.

Check all indicators are flashing.

Check your headlights, reversing lights and brake lights are working Check you have current warrant and registration.

Dial *555 FREE from a mobile phone to report road incidents which are urgent but not life-threatening. This includes such things as non-injury crashes, erratic driving, traffic congestion, breakdowns and obstructions on the highway. Your call will go to a Police Communications Centre but will be given lower priority than 111 calls.

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR HELP …. IF YOU NEED HELP YOU MUST ASK FOR IT … IT’S NOT OK … HELP STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE.

Road Safety: Holiday Driving JANUARY 2017 - GETTING HOME SAFELY: By now most people will be thinking of heading home after a well-earned break over the holiday period.

I would just like to remind motorists that preparing for a safe trip home is about more than just packing a suitcase.

Holiday driving is riskier due to increased traffic volumes, people driving long-distances on unfamiliar roads, driver fatigue and the general stress from heat, traffic congestion and in car distractions such as noisy children.

All of these factors can make getting home after your holiday difficult but planning ahead can make things easier and make sure you get to your destination safely. That means making sure your vehicle and its tyres are in good nick, avoiding alcohol, getting some quality rest before getting behind the wheel, and checking the latest road conditions before heading off.

Remember to focus on your driving as everyone makes mistakes and you need to be alert to deal with any emergency situations.

Fatigue can creep up on you quickly so take regular refreshment breaks, leave early to avoid peak traffic and allow plenty of time for the trip.

If towing a caravan or trailer pull over where safe to allow faster vehicles to pass.

You hear us talk about driving to the conditions – what does that mean? Well it’s not just about weather conditions—it’s about the road you’re on, the traffic, your vehicle and load, your speed, your following distance, and adjusting you’re driving accordingly. Of course weather does come into it and you need to slow down when its wet, increase following distances and keep your windows clear so you have the best visibility possible.

SLOW DOWN

Please keep your cool, be courteous and patient while on the roads. Don’t get provoked by other drivers’ aggressive behaviour, and wait to overtake until you get to a passing lane or can see enough clear road ahead of you to do it safely. A good idea is to take plenty of entertainment for the kids such as games, books, DVDs or electronics.

I know we have already talked about seat belts and child restraints in one of the previous newsletters but just a reminder to not let your holiday be marred by tragedy simply because someone didn’t buckle up so remember to buckle up buttercup.

Safe travels and all the best for 2017.

Cheers Ian Campion, Senior Sergeant, Road Policing Team WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY

DOGS SHOULD WEAR SETBELTS …. When Travelling In Cars Just like all things in your car dogs should be seat belted so if you have to apply your brakes in a hurry your pooch is not sent like a bullet through the window screen. Remember they are part of your family DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION

BY LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING

Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends Every single injury and death caused by drunk 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.

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CC’s Props has a range of props that will enhance a theme for your event.

Depending on the prop they stand 6ft and look absolutely fabulous. Bookings are required to secure the props for your event Just a few of many ….

Hollow drums are also available. ccsprophire@gmail.com

P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

~ Aprox 7500 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 Maunganui)

Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

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If I can’t fix, house call is free.

Call Dirk McTavish: 07 5432521 Mobile: 0221 231 591 Email: dirkmac@mail.com Website: www.cybaIT.com

COLOURING BOOK CITY - HEMI AND THE WHALE Come help us create a beach scene in chalk outside Books A Plenty on Grey Street, Friday 20th January.

Inspired by NZ children’s storybook, ‘Hemi and the Whale’, draw your memory of a time you rescued or helped someone (or something) who needed you.

Be in to win spot prizes every 15 minutes, enjoy readings of our feature book and chalk is provided! With support from Tauranga City Council Creative Communities Scheme. We’re on a mission to turn Tauranga into a giant colouring book!

More details at www.facebook.com/colouringbookcity Lillybeth Melmoth, Colouring Book City ‘Mayor’, 021 1501605 / 07 5784226

CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com Where are we now?..... take a photo of CC’s News Letter somewhere in your town, country. Tell me where it is. Email the photo to me at: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com It will be in the next issue in February

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Mount Maunganui R.S.A. CHESS Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui New RdZealand Chess Federation Inc

7:30pm onwards tournament games "includes casual chess" School Term Mondays (excl. public holidays) 6pm-7:30pm includes established teaching program and games

Tauranga RSA, Greerton 1237 Cameron Road, Tauranga Fridays 5pm-7pm, "casual chess" longer if necessary for longer games.

Awesome Photo Thankyou

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Adoption

Thank you for your photo I have never been to Chatham Islands

As an Adoptee I grew up feeling different, alien, that there was something wrong with me. I looked and acted nothing like my adoptive parents and always felt I had to explain my existence to everyone. Somehow I was not good enough to just be me I had to be something or someone else. I know in my head that life was OK but I had an anxiety in me that was unexplainable.

As a young teen I sought out drugs and alcohol like there was no tomorrow and started going to counsellors trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I hated my birthday and actually found it hard to celebrate any successes in life. In my late teens I got an overwhelming desire to find my biological family and did so. This was wonderful and answered so many questions about who I was and where I came from but it also brought up lots of confusing and powerful emotions I was ill equipped to deal with. I descended into addiction and put much of my Adoptee issues away.

Years later I found sobriety and with a clear head went searching again for answers to this puzzle that was me the Adoptee. What I found rocked me to the core.

Adoption, or more specifically the separation from mother at birth was considered a profound and acute trauma. Many of the feelings I had carried as a result of this growing up were normal for other adoptees. Adoptee’s were over represented in treatment centres for addiction, and featured highly in suicide statistics. Other adoptee’s were really struggling with life.

The more I read about other adoptee’s experience the more my own life experience made sense. If you are adopted and struggle with feelings of anxiety, loss, grief depression or struggle with addiction there is a support group here in Tauranga.……………….

Contact Scott 0275656459

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Market Dates

PTS (Parenting through Separation) Family Works on 07 575 9709

Parenting through Separation is a free programme for adults who are at any stage of separating. This short two session programme helps you to focus on what is best for your children when you separate. It covers topics such as: Talking with children about separation The effects of separation on children How to make a parenting plan How the family court works And much more.

Children do not attend, but grandparents and other whanau/family members can attend if they are also involved in your children’s care. You will also be given take home material that will help you and your children deal with separation.

When:

24 January and 31 January 7 February and 14 February 21 February and 28 February 7 March and 14 March 21 March and 28 March Time: 9.30AM – 11.30AM 12.30PM – 2.30PM

IY (Incredible Years) Our Incredible Years programme is for parents with children aged 3 to 8 years old. It provides parents and caregivers with useful information and practical guidelines on how to handle a variety of challenges involving children and young people.

Through this programme, you will learn ways to build healthy relationships with your children, encourage positive behaviour and address challenging behaviour. The Incredible Years programme consists of 14 weeks of weekly two-hour sessions in a small group with other parents and caregivers. Children do not attend, but childcare may be available.

When: 1 March – 21 June Time: 9.30AM – 12.00PM (Noon) Family Works on 07 575 9709

Please Email me any changes to these Market dates … Thankyou

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Looking for new members, rehearse Monday 7pm at Bethlehem Community Centre 183 Moffat Road

Wilf 5715576

After Suicide Support Group.

Violence

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain

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.

can spring out of this word when you have lost a loved one to suicide. At our ‘After Suicide Support’ group we talked about ‘choice’ in the context of ‘what now for our present and our future?’ “Saying the words I have some choice in how things go for me now is easier said than done” was one comment that got a lot of nods. Having the idea expresses an intention and that’s a good place to start. Just recognising that there are choices is another starting place. Perhaps ‘choice’ is something about steering yourself in directions that you somehow know serve you better. You might have a day where you know an afternoon on the couch under a rug is what you need—even though someone else might have other ideas for you; you get to make this choice. Or you might not feel like going to that dinner even though you know it would be good to go.

Sometimes the choice is between feelings and knowing and sometimes choices need a plan around them to make them possible….. “I’ll go to that dinner but take my own car so I can leave when I’m ready”.

Our group meets monthly, phone 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz.

Sudoku Answers

Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month Greerton Hall 8am - 12noon 027 9082952 Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Cambridge Farmers Market Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market, Selwyn Park, Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commerce Street, Frankton, Every Saturday 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton, Every Sunday 8am-12noon Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Soundshell Market…Lakefront, Rotorua 9am to 3pm…For dates/information, telephone Liz or Gordon 07 3325782 Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames, Every Saturday 8am-12noon Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday till April Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essential Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa Sports & Rec, Parton Road, Papamoa.

Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Whakatane Sunday Market Every Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

The Taupo Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Every Saturday 09am-1pm Raglan Creative Market Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street Raglan, 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centre, Waihi Beach, 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am The Little Big Markets, Corner Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, Astrolabe Brew Bar, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-3pm, 3rd Sunday each month Waihi Lions Market Memorial Hall, Seddon Street 3rd Saturday of the month.

Te Puke Creative Market, Memorial Hall Te Puke 1st Saturday each month 9am till 12.00

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)

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

“Good Grief” Time…how long does grief take? There are plenty of expectations about this, most of which aren’t particularly helpful to those grieving. ..………

Let's check out some of the common ‘myths’ about this. Myth: A grieving person should be over their grief after two weeks.

Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief; it may take weeks, months, years or a lifetime to process a loss. How long depends on the person, the situation and the type of loss.

Myth: The grieving person should definitely be "over it" within two months. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief.

Myth: Grief declines over time in a steadily decreasing fashion.

Reality: Grief is more like a roller coaster ride with up times and down times. Myth: Once over a loss, the grief is never experienced again. Reality: A place, a smell, a song, or a special date may trigger the old memories. Grief may be experienced again. Myth: Grief ends after the funeral. Reality: Many people believe that life should return to normal after the funeral service. However, this may be the start of the .grieving .process as the shock and numbness give way to the reality of the loss. Myth: Grief eventually ends. Reality: In time most people learn to live with the loss.

(Taken from http://dying.about.com/od/lossgrief/a/ griefmyths_3.htm ) Grief Support Services is a local agency offering free counselling to individuals and families affected by loss and grief.

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

For information or to make an appointment phone us on 578 4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz support@griefsupport.org.nz

CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com The circle of life Recently I was at a public family event and saw many great parents having a great time with their children. I saw many Dads working to co parent….well… Dad was the one who had to chase after mischievous little cherubs who ran off thinking it was a great game!! They would run and Dad would chase, after all they had their Dad twisted around their little finger!! I encourage parents to have as many of those times as they can, because this won’t last forever.

The circle of life means that one day, Dad will only get up from the floor when the child lets them, it means that one day they will run faster than Dad, and not get caught. It also means that one day, parents will give their daughter away to someone or watch while their son creates new memories with someone else. But do not despair, parents will always be parents, and kids will be kids. You, as parents now have a changing role until the day comes when we are dispatched from this world.

It’s January, the month of sunburn, sand, New Years, and the city population swells as the region visits the best beach in the country to have a holiday. For the parents that the circle of life is turning their little angels into tweens, teens, or young adults, you need to put all the mushy memories aside and be their parent, not their mate.

You need to put some rules down, and keep these kids safe, remember your teenage years? Ah ha….ok so your parents didn’t know everything did they? So now you are the PARENT, and it is your turn to put the rules down.

Most people have internet coverage these days even the burger joints have it free, so go visit the Tauranga City’s website My Tauranga. http://www.mytauranga.co.nz/ home.aspx . It tells you what is happening daily and gives lots of advice on staying safe and taking care. Remember the New Years event on the main beach isn’t happening this year, there is a youth event at ASB instead and fireworks based in Tauranga city instead, starting early at 9.30. This year the Mount will be different, so make your plans with your kids, who I’m sure won’t want Dad chasing after them.

From Blake Park towards the Mount is alcohol free from Dec 26 to 6 Jan. Dads can chase after them if they end up in the company of the Police, and that needs to a conversation had before the festival season really begins. Also parents it is illegal to supply (give) a under 18 alcohol which could end up YOU being in the presence of the police and in front of a Judge, with a fine starting at $2,000.

Enough of my bah humbug news, have a great holiday, don’t do anything too silly, clean up any messes you make, and remember its back to school month in February.

Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach

WATER SAFTEY We have a high rate of water drowning's and it’s time people got more responsible.

Children can’t gage and don’t understand the safety required around water. As parent's its up to us to see that safety is at all times the focus when taking children to the beach, rivers and pools. It’s a great way to cool down and have fun but danger lurks at very minute. You don’t leave children while you go to the toilet or sit and get involved in a book or a chat with people… EYES have to be on children every minute.

Don’t think just because there maybe a life guard around that you can be slack and relax. You are responsible for your child/children … Yes a life guard is there to watch over the swim area to help anyone that gets into difficulty … BUT they are not your baby sitters. They are watching over many people and are there to help you if you need it.

Let’s take time to thank all the life guards who give their time to help keep people safe over the summer period. Beaches are filled with holiday people enjoying their holidays. However in this meant to be happy time they are dealt with some trying times retrieving children, adults and surfers from the waters. Unfortunately some out comes are not happy ones. Our statistics are too high …

Beach: Check for rips, Swim within the flags, Listen to life guards instructions.

Keep watch at all times. Sunscreen and plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration

Rip currents A rip is a strong current of water running out to sea. They can be very dangerous to swimmers as they can sweep you out to sea quickly and easily. When swimming at the beach keep an eye on the beach for any lifeguard's trying to communicate with swimmers they maybe trying to call you in, or move up the beach. When you go out to swim you also have to be responsible and use your brains by swimming within your means. Don’t go out further than you can handle.

Rip currents can be hard to identify, look for these features: Discoloured or murky brown water caused by sand stirred up off the bottom A smoother surface with much smaller waves, with waves breaking on either side Debris floating out to sea A rippled look, when the water around is generally calm.

If you get caught in a rip: Don’t panic … Don’t try to swim against the rip back to shore Let the rip carry you out until the current subsides Then swim parallel to the beach for 30-40 metres before swimming back to shore If you get tired or become frightened, stay calm, raise your arm, call for help and wait for assistance.

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Hello 2017 and all the potential it can bring. At this time of the year many of us reflect on the past year and look forward to being a better person physically, mentally and spiritually.

With this in mind I thought I would share "The Promises" it is from AA literature and is often shared in the rooms at meetings. They show that if you work on your recovery you CAN be free from addiction 1. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.

2. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness 3. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it 4. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace 5. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others 6. That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear 7.We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows 8. Self-seeking will slip away 9. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change 10. Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us 11. We will intuitively know how to handle situations that used to baffle us 12. We will suddenly realise that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.

And that my friends is what recovery is about, a journey and not a destination. Life will always throw curve balls at us, but we can face them with strength and hope if we ask for help and don't isolate ourselves.

Surround yourself with people that support your recovery, they can help you get through the rough patches. All the best for a year filled with love and light. If you need help with your drinking phone 0800 229 6757. There are meetings on daily in the BOP region.

AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

WAVE (Women Against Violence Education) All people in Aotearoa have the right to live violence-free, but for many women in relationships this right is denied. The WAVE programme involves weekly 2.5 hour group sessions for a period of 8 weeks, which provides women with a supportive and understanding environment in which to share their experiences. It also provides a forum for women to learn about all forms of domestic violence and their impacts and about the positive action women can take to improve their situation. It is a Family Court approved programme Family Works on 07 575 9709 9 February – 30 March 4 May – 22 June Time: 9.30am– 12.00pm (Noon) A 12-ounce can of regular Coke contains 39 grams of total sugar, which is about 9 1/3 teaspoons of sugar.

Swop Coke 4 Water

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WIN A FREE FIRE SERVICE SMOKE ALARM HOME FIT OUT!

The Fire Service are offering a chance to have your home completely kitted out with the latest 10yr Long Life Photo-electric smoke alarms. Bedrooms and living spaces covered by 24/7 detection.

Peace of mind. Installed by on-duty Firefighters, they’ll even bring the fire engine along for the visit. .

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Simply email, your name, contact number and address cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com Subject Smoke Alarm

WINNER CONGRATULATIONS Karen Sanders of Gate Pa Nga mihi o te tau hou, happy new year. We hope you all have had a safe, pleasant festive season and we welcome you back to our third edition of the CC’s Fire News. Fire Stations around New Zealand continued to serve their communities over the holiday period, as they do, 24/7, 365 days a year. You will be pleased to know that despite being on duty during these holidays, many fire stations around the country make efforts to celebrate a Christmas breakfast, lunch or dinner with their family at the fire station; partners and family ready to take care of the cooking should an emergency require their attendance. Christmas came early for many firefighters around New Zealand whom received radio upgrades, giving them a greater ability to communicate at large incidents and with other agencies. An interesting feature to note is that they come in both UHF and VHF with a noise cancelling function that allows transmissions to be heard in clarity when in noisy environments such as fires or around heavy machinery. .

Smoke Alarm Draw……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Last month we ran a promotion to win a free home smoke alarm fit out. We would like to thank everybody for taking the time to enter.

The winners were Karen Sanders of Gate Pa . Keep an eye on the February article for a snap of firefighters installing these! For everybody else who wasn’t quite so lucky this time, you’ll be pleased to know that the Fire Service are available to check your homes’ fire safety, free of charge via 0800 NZ FIRE (0800 69 3473) In many instances where a certain criteria is met, firefighters are often also able to install these smoke alarms for you free of charge. ..

Smoke alarms save lives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

In the last month alone firefighters in the BOP have attended numerous incidents involving smoke alarms and their lifesaving function. In the eastern Bay of Plenty Kawerau firefighters woke a young woman and extinguished a small kitchen before any property damage could occur, after her neighbors called 111 hearing the smoke alarms sounding. Smoke alarms save lives, we recommend that you install one in every bedroom, living space and hallway on every level to ensure early detection to fire and allowing plenty of time to evacuate. We recognize this is not always practical so as a minimum you should have one located in the hallway nearest to the bedrooms until such time as you can supplement your protection with additional alarms. We recommend 10 year Photoelectric long life smoke alarms. .

Keep safe out there…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Summer brings with it drier weather which leads to an increase in grass and herbage fires so be careful when disposing of cigarettes and have a hose run out when cultural cooking. There is a tongue in cheek saying that the three main causes of fire are men, women and children. So be vigilant, check your working smoke alarms, ensure the BBQ is in good working order with no leaks, let the lawn mower cool down before refueling it and if you plan on recharging lithium batteries or similar, ensure that they are near a working smoke alarm to alert you to the rare event of malfunction..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

As usual, we are always open and available to provide advice so don’t hesitate in contacting your local fire station. We would like to wish you all a safe summer and we’ll see you next month! .

Josh Bishop Senior firefighter Kawerau Fire Station New Zealand Fire Service DDI: (07) 323 1077 MOB: (027) 7228 626

Fax: (07) 323 1078

Special thank you to all our emergency services for the time and effort you give helping people in time of need.

Your efforts have helped a lot of heartaches for other folks. Happy Safe New Year to all our Emergency Service people.