March news letter 2015

In this issue Horoscopes Market Dates Cruise Boat Dates Jokes/Quotes/P oems Safety Tips/Advice Computer Advice Emergency Contacts Family Abuse Help Mt RSA Entertainment Dates Poems From The Heart On The Inside.

By Georgia Rose

Lots More Photograph by: C Foster

Do You Read ?

Check out the books at Old Grumpy's Gallery (pg3) I have never seen such a variety of good clean books at such a GREAT price

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 2) Hello everyone … Hello again Well we are now into March and what will it bring for us all.

Thank you for all the positive feedback, it’s nice to know you are enjoying the monthly pubulcations. Our February News Letter reach 5,684 people on Facebook as well as our hard copys. Please remember to like and share with your contacts on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ccsbopcommunitynewsletter?ref=hl TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com Enjoy our reading have a great month ADVERTISING FEEDBCK: This is what Old Grumpy had to say.... In praise of CC's BOP Community Newsletter...What a difference..!!! Having invested heavily on other local media advertising. At last we have discovered an advertising publication that works. The response, interest and business that has been generated since we took up an advertising offer with the Newsletter has been overwhelming..

Thank you for a great publication. Advertising in this News Letter does work and we would like to help you promote your business and let people know all about you and what you do. Email me Call me our advertising rates are very competitive and your ad will run for a full month… Contacts are on top of each page.

I have shared a few photos of Railcruising and I recommend this if you have a day spare and are looking for something to do.

Mamaku Express Rail Cruising Experience

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.

Think before you park If roads are blocked and a fire engine can't get through, time could be lost getting to a fire.

It could mean the difference between life and death.

Please don’t park on or next to fire hydrants, in front of exits, across access routes or in front of barriers. You stop a fire, ambulances and police getting through.

DISCLAIMER (Daylight Saving Times R included) Time tables are a guide only.

All efforts have been taken to see that these times and tides are correct.

No responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies or misuse or wrong information.

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HERITAGE EXPEDITIONS

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Mount Beach Bald Festivals & Lifestyle Main Beach, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Saturday 7 March 2015 Get a haircut that truly makes a difference and Shave your Lid for a Brave Kid at ‘Mount Beach Bald’ 2015!

Thursday 05th March 2015 Full Moon

Friday 13th March 2015 Last Quarter

Friday 20th March 2015 New Moon

Moon Phases 2015

Friday 27th March 2015 First Quarter

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OLD GRUMPY’S GALLERY……

Happy March Everyone... And Welcome to Old Grumpy’s Gallery.

And once again a big thank you to all of you who have visited us during February….It is so rewarding for us to welcome you in to our unique emporium… Many of you have almost become family… we are truly blessed to have established many wonderful friendly relationships… Long may the trend continue….

Our sign outside Old Grumpy’s Gallery announces “Books, Books and More Books” and “Book Fare Every Day” Well our signs are not wrong… those of you who will be familiar with our “Banana Box Arcade” may be surprised to hear that each day we have around 3,000 books out there to choose from… It’s great to see and greet customers out on the footpath browsing through the many titles and topics available… Most priced at $1 each…Yes that’s right $1 each. Wow… this has to be the best value in town… Then step inside and be amazed with the selections on our shelves...

Currently outside we are selling more than 4,000 surplus ex-library books at 3 for $1.00 Yes that’s right 3 for $1.00… Where else can you buy good quality clean books at this price level ?

And remember if we don’t have the book you are looking for we will find a copy for you….

Those of you who visit Old Grumpy’s Gallery will be aware that we love our music… Not just the great range of Vinyl LP Records, the CD’s and the Collectable Images but our range of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS….

Banana Box Arcade People often ask where we get our instruments from?....

This is another Old Grumpy’s Gallery development that pleases us. Graeme Brown who is the owner of Encore Musical Instruments was a student on one of Old Grumpy’s Gallery Photography Schools. Graeme wanted to learn how best to photograph his imported musical instruments to use in his advertising brochures… That was easy and soon Graeme began producing excellent images… But that is not all that he achieved…!! There began a relationship that has seen us become an exclusive stockist of Encore’s products…

Which include Guitars, Ukuleles, Drums, Violins, Trumpets, Bugles, and a whole range of wind and string instruments….

We have supplied many dozens of different instruments to our happy and satisfied customers… Encores imported instruments are good quality competitively priced and have all the features of Big Brand names at Graeme Brown in among very reasonable and affordable prices…Our Brands are his Tauranga Stock room predominantly Gabriel and Aiersi…

Graeme has been associated with Encore Musical Instruments for more than 10 years and has been the owner for the past 5 years.

Encores current stock level is approaching 1,000 individual instruments…..

Graeme’s motto is not to just to sell an instrument but “to keep the instrument sold” hence his back-up and support is invaluable...

Maybe Old Grumpy We are delighted with our association….. To all you accomplished and Himself will serve you.. budding musicians we invite you to come along, pick up an instrument and play….

Then round off with a refreshing coffee, tea or beverage accompanied with your choice of delicious slice…..

You never know Old Grumpy may serve you personally….

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

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Mamaku Express Rail Cruising Experience This is a magical railway experience not to be missed.

Travel through the beautiful Dansey Scenic Reserve on the steep 1:35 gradient railway in your own self-drive RailCruiser between Mamaku and Tarukenga return. With stunning lake views and rolling farmland, the 360°views from your RailCruiser makes this trip the ultimate railway experience.

Duration:1.5 hours Track Distance:19km return … Book a trip children would enjoy this ... chugging along the railway line

Bayfair

Are you getting your nails tidied up? Why not add flair to your look? Nail art can compliment your outfit for any special event or add a unique touch to your personality. ProfessioNAILs have a wide range of designs duo-tones, glitter and jewels, polka dots, blended colours, that create a gorgeous effect. As a ProfessioNAIL client I enjoy watching the talented girls paint flowers on my nails. They are coated with clear enamel which prevents damage to them and the art lasts until you go back to have your nails redone. The cost is only $5.00 per nail. You can choose to have all your nails done with art work or one or two designs at a time. Treat yourself and see for yourself how amazing it is watching the girls paint your chosen art work.

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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 6) Members, Members’ Guests & Affiliated Members & New Members Welcome

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MARCH 2015 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 Full A-La-carte menu including Carvery on Friday & Saturday Evenings.

►Courtesy Bus (phone direct 0274-776-178) Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays 3.00pm till late Phone / Fax (07) 575 4477,

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Friday 06 Black Porch Saturday 07 Helen Riley & Marian Burns Sunday 08 Janzz (4.30pm -7.30pm 13 Shy & Retiring Saturday 14 Double Exposure Sunday 15 Leo’s Production (4.30pm-7.30pm) Friday

Friday 20 Andy Bowman Saturday 21 Gerry Lee Sunday 22 Tellstar (4.30pm-7.30pm) Friday 27 Lip Service Saturday 28 Black Top Blur Sunday

29 Lynda Innes (4.30pm -7.30pm)

544 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 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 , Simpson Reserve, Dickson Rd. Papamoa.

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 Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thur sday till Apr il Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3r d Wednesday of ever y month. Site booking essential Whakatane Sunday Market Ever y Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

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Minutes Like Hours

By Vidhya Chandrasekaran You walk into the store and stride down the aisle.

You pick me up and try to look casual while you carry me down to the checkout line.

Pull out your wallet, you soon will be mine.

Your friends are observing every move that you make.

The clerk asks for ID-- you show him a fake.

You quickly walk down to the front of the store.

Your friends are waiting for you as you step out the door.

You hop in the car and drive away from the shop.

Then you shut off the ignition, and pop off my top.

You take a few drinks and pass me around.

That's when you decide to take a drive around town.

You turn on your car and put your foot on the clutch.

I'm sober, you think, I didn't have very much.

You pull onto the road with me by your side, taking occasional sips as you enjoy the ride.

Then the brakes on the car in front of you squeal.

You try hard to stop, but lose control of the wheel.

You skid off the road, and you know you have crashed.

The dashboard is shattered, the windshield is smashed.

Minutes like hours, You're in treacherous pain that washes the senses, envelops your brain.

The screams all around you are faint to your ears, as life flashes before you, your hopes and your fears.

Poems From The Heart On The Inside.

Do you need it?

Do you really want it?

Can you afford it?

Or are you clinging to baggage?

By Georgia Rose I have come across this lady Georgia Rose who has done time on the inside. These poems reflect her life, thoughts and feelings.

Dedicated to her family who do the hard time on the outside.

Thank you Georgia for sharing with us

Use and enjoy all that enriches your life and then let the rest go. Make a start to clean out your closet. As you get rid of the clutter in the closet you will then begin to realize that you don’t need or want as much as you thought you did.

Inside Jail time, a tedious sentence prolonged Whisper in my ear what I long to hear.

Take away my loneliness, ‘tis hard to bear my loss of liberty and all my dignity.

Where do we exit?

In this half reality, the boredom and monotony designed to punish and draw out each day, to wear upon you like a tireless drain, without any real meaning that you can focus on.

It is one day after the next for as long as it takes, on the inside.

As you get to the end of cleaning out the closet you will then start to realize that you didn't or don’t need to buy the clutter you thought you needed.

You don’t need so much room or a bigger house and you didn't have to really work as many hours as you have so you could buy all those things you didn't need. You really could have spent more time with friends and family or relaxing and enjoying time out.

Minutes like hours, you plead and you pray, I'll never touch it again, just let me live one more day.

Your mind starts to go dark, it falls apart piece by piece.

Life on the inside and doing time.

And then you slip into blackness, the pain has finally ceased.

Before you entered that store, you should have thought twice, Each month I will, along with Georgia, share for I am the substance that cost you your life.

This poem says it all, I hope this poem has an impact on people to make them think about drink driving

DRINK DRIVING!!!

We are told and told we see ads on TV and very realistic ads, Police warnings, we lose our licences / pay fines … SO Why is it that until someone is hurt or killed this message has not sunk in???

Why are people so thick and stupid???

IT’S TOO LATE So I am going to very blunt Drivers get your shit together you drink DONT DRIVE Don’t wait till it is a Reality that YOU have wrecked people’s lives forever!

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Opposite Library 373 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone 575 3733

a poem in hopes it will make you take a moment to think and understand inmates and the inside life or supporting an inmate on the inside. The lives and futures of many people are affected in all ways children, wife's, husbands, relations and friends. Also the family pets, finances, and the futures.

Love, trust relationships, marriages and commitments are tested and hard to hold onto from both the inside and outside life.

In todays world many family's are dealing in some way with prison If anyone has anything they would like to share email ccsbopcommunitynewsletter @gmail.com share your views we invite your input.

Names are not required for safety and privacy of family members.

COMPLIMENTS

Everyone needs a compliment once in a while.

Teenagers probably need them more than most. They are negotiating identity crises in every real sense.

A compliment in front of others is especially valuable.

A Repentant Husband apologized to wife, "Honey, I got mad at you a lot, but you, a Goddess of Calm, never returned my verbal blows.

How do you control your rage towards me?"

Wife replied, "I start cleaning the toilet when you get mad. It helps me soothe down." Overwhelmed husband asked, "Perhaps flowing cold water, Is it?"

Wife replied, "No, cleaning the toilet with your toothbrush."

The child comes home from his first day at school.

Mother asks, "What did you learn today?"

The kid replies, "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow."

Little Johnny's new baby brother was screaming up a storm. He asked his mom, "Where'd we get him?"

His mother replied, "He came from heaven, Johnny."

Johnny says, "WOW! I can see why they threw him out!"

Teacher: "Anyone who thinks he's stupid may stand up!" *Nobody stands up* Teacher: "Im sure there are some stupid students over here!!" *Little Johnny stands up* Teacher: "Ohh, Johnny you think you're stupid?"

Little Johnny: "No... i just feel bad that you're standing alone..." .

A bloke was sent to prison and on the first day said to his cell mate, "I won't be in here long."

He replied, "Well the judge did give you 6 years."

"Yeah I know, but I think the wife will break me out, she's never let me finish a sentence before."

Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E and F are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for... It is about time you became informed: A ... Almost Boobs B ... Barely there.

C ... Can't Complain!

D ... Damn!

DD... Double damn!

E ... Enormous!

F ... Fake

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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 9) 43 Alach Street, Greerton, Tauranga, PO Box 2087, Tauranga, Phone 07 578 0245

Punishment doesn’t work As pet owners, I’m sure we’ve all had times when our adorably cute li le friends have tested our patience to the absolute limit. Our dog, Mac, chewing the end of my husband’s surf board springs to mind as I type this! In these times, for many of us, the ďŹ rst thing that springs to mind is to punish the pet in some way. If a dog pee’s inside, rub her nose in it, right? Wrong!

Although we have been told by generations of pet owners that this is the only way to stop a dog from toileting inside, what it is in fact doing is teaching the dog to be afraid of you. Yes, eventually it may work and the dog may start to toilet outside, but at the same time, whenever you raise your voice or lift your hand above your head, the dog will be terriďŹ ed (and in some cases, may pee, whether outside or not). The fact is animals often don’t understand why they are being punished, especially if the punishment comes sometime after the oence occurred. If you arrive home from work to ďŹ nd that your cat has made your brand new couch his scratching post, he will have no idea that he’s being punished for his crime and will associate you (and not scratching your couch, as you may hope) with yelling or violence. A pet that is afraid of its owner, in turn, is likely to develop other problem behaviours as it becomes more and more stressed, thus leading to a vicious cycle of unhappiness all round. So, next time your pet does the unthinkable, try not to get angry and lash out. Instead try to practice the 5th Freedom, Love and Understanding, and I promise you, everyone will be happier for it.

43 Alach Street, Greerton, Tauranga Ph.: 578 0245.

Touchscreen Stylus Pens Touchscreens on smartphones, tablets and some laptops have made things so much easier. But, fingerprints on screens, and fingers that seem to be bigger than the keyboard are tricky to deal with.

Luckily it is reasonably easy to create a “pen� that works on a touchscreen. As modern capacitance touchscreens use a small safe electrical circuit to function, it is possible to extend that circuit via a metal pen with a rubber or silicone tip so that the screen doesn’t get scratched.

You use this touchscreen pen just like any normal pen but due to the silicone tip, you don’t press it as hard. Other than that, it works just like using your finger, but as it’s thinner you don’t get the same number of problems on the touchscreen keyboard, and you don’t get the fingerprints and smudges on the screen.

They come in a variety of sizes, from normal pen size, to shorter ones that can easily fit in a phone case.

Kings Computers has some in normal pen size in 5 different colours (Black, Silver, Green, Pink & Purple) for $4 each. You can also find them in your favourite computer store.

I can give further advice on using your touchscreen, and which products are available for maintaining the screen, give me a call (see my ad for contact details).

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall, fluffy adorable bear} For those special occasions.. Why not invite Miss Jo Jo to add joy and fun to your events and parties... ?

She will gladly interact with your guests and spectators..

She loves children.. and will visit Pre-school events..

Senior School Balls and Community based events Miss Jojo will participate in product launches and promotions.. Shopping Malls and Retail Stores..

She brings cheer to hospital visiting.. She can brighten up the days for those in Rest Homes... .

Every single injury and death caused by dr unk dr iving 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.

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

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CLEAN GREEN NEW ZEALAND So you go to the concerts that come to New Zealand to enjoy the entertainment giving you a great night with your friends and family. This is the result of the mess left by disgusting pigs … this would be degrading to pigs as pigs are cleaner than the human … New Zealanders are meant to be proud of our country!!! What in the world and why are people so ruthless, uncaring and disgustingly filthy with our beautiful country? … So you can’t have a good time without throwing your bottles and rubbish over the grounds? … Could you not take YOUR rubbish to the bin on the way out?

It is horrifying to think that people are happy to degrade themselves by being filthy. I'm sure each and every person who go to concerts have been bought up better than this. Why do you think others should clean up your crap you are too lazy to put in a bin? Next time you go to an event put your rubbish back in your bag and discard it on the way out in the rightful manner.

LOOK AFTER OUR BEATIFUL COUNTRY Waipuna Hospice is pleased to announce one of the first fundraising events for 2015.

The Queen of Easy Peasy Widely known for her philosophy of minimum effort for maximum effect, Jo Seagar is a wonderfully warm, entertaining and generous host. Jo has owned restaurants and cafes, produced countless recipe books and food columns, hosted TV cooking shows and interna'onal foodie tours. This is a great opportunity to pick up a few baking 'ps from New Zealand’s legendary Queen of Easy Peasy, delivered in her trademark style with lots of fun and laughter.

Tauranga Yacht Club Thursday 26 March, 10.30am – 12 noon $25 per 'cket available from Waipuna Hospice (Tel 552 4380) and the hospice shops: 2 MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui, 200 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke, 271 Fraser Street, Tauranga,1292 Cameron Road, Greerton Keep in touch by liking us www.facebook.com/WaipunaHospiceTauranga or www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz for more informa'on.

Rick Steves’ Mediterranean Cruise Ports covers 23 ports on the famous stretch of ocean between Africa and Europe. Details how to get from the ship to the city, and provides tips on saving time and money on the ship and in the ports. Incudes self-guided walks and tours.

Fodor’s Walt Disney World 2015 is an essential Central Florida guide, also covering Seaworld and Universal Studios. Find out via the enthusiastic tone of the guide where and what to do including the EPCOT Centre and of course, the fairy tale castle modelled on Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein.

Now the ankle-biters are back at school, and the tertiary students are absent, now is the time to explore our beautiful country. Lonely Planet New Zealand’s South Island and North Island are fully revised and updated for 2015.

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

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 11) Public Holidays 2015 New Years Day: 1st Thursday January Day after NY Day: Friday 2nd January Waitangi Day: Friday 6th February Good Friday: Friday 3rd April Easter Monday: Monday 6th April Anzac Day: Monday 27th April Queens Birthday: Monday 01st June Labour Day: Monday 26th October Christmas Day: Friday 25th December Boxing Day: Monday 28th December Valentines Day: 14th February Mothers Day: 10th May Fathers Day: 6th September Christmas Eve 24th December New Years Eve 31st December The year 2015 is a common year, with 365 days in total

Summer Autumn Winter Spring

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

December - February March - May June - August September - November

2015 School Term Dates Primary, Intermediate & Secondary 1st Term 02nd February....02nd April 2015 2nd Term 20th April ............03rd July 2015 3rd Term 20th July …......... 25th September 2015 4th Term 12th October …..18th December 2015

Secondary & Composite (4th Term 12th October-15th December)

Early Detection The early detection of cancer means finding cancer before there are symptoms or as soon as possible after they develop. Its aim is to find the cancer before it has time to spread to other parts of the body.

Early detection can help to reduce the time before diagnosis and, hopefully, lower the mortality rates for many types of cancer. It is important to always seek medical advice as soon as you notice any unusual changes.

Unfortunately, while some cancers have early warning signs that are easy to identify many do not. The important message is to be aware of any changes that are out of the ordinary for you and to see a health professional as soon as possible to discuss what these changes may mean.

MARCH HOROSCOPES Aries Trust in your dreams, there is an adventure coming. You are high on energy so a very good time to channel your efforts. Pay attention to your lover and be careful with those reckless comments.

Taurus Set an example even though you are confronted with mixed up and contradictory forces in relationships. Your business is your business, keeping operations private is a sensible move.

Gemini Wow! You have a wonderful intellect so keep that mind open for wonderful opportunities at work. Treacherous Venus wants to attack you so avoid conflict by being polite and walk away.

Cancer Opportunity for a work promotion and taking your business to the top. You may also meet your true lover! Remember to manage that delicate situation.

Why not organize that party?

Leo Keep your head down and get on with the job. Be obliging with stable relationships and keep the finances steady. Probably not the best month to plan a holiday. Your freedom is coming soon though.

Virgo You are competent and lots of interesting new projects coming your way.

However, something is bugging you which could be the result of a past mistake. Watch your back!

Libra There is plenty to be hopeful about but menial life is a bit boring. Your love life stirs up heated arguments and unusual situations. Take heart because your friends are there to encourage you to be calm.

Scorpio Because of your uncanny empathy, the world needs people like you. You are able to halt potential problems at work. Mid-month you will be noticed. You will reach your goals and take new initiatives. Pleasant emotions.

Sagittarius Be mindful in business, there may be a cheat in your circles. Unexpected changes for your lover so be cool and manage your own reactions. Bouncing back is one of your better skills.

Capricorn There is massive increase in production and a desire to be passionate in your work. Decisions create excellent outcomes. However, re-evaluate details you don’t like because fury and careless words could upset others.

Aquarius At last, your precious insights with how you project temporary situations into permanent ones is now going to help you to get the right perspective. New offers by new lovers. Go on, take a holiday with your closest friends.

Pisces Changes. Changes. Changes. Passionate bursts and fantasies in love.

Earnings increase but listen to your relatives because you have suffered enough. There is a chance to resolve a health issue.

For more information go to http://www.cancernz.org.nz

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.

Daylight Saving Ends 05th April 2015 … Daylight Saving Starts 27th September 2015 Daylight Saving Ends 03rd April 2016 … Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 12) End, Change, and Move On Sometimes in life, things just end, no real reason, it all just ends, things change and people move on. Parenting our children through the teenage years is a lot like that, we all know that some way or the other our ‘kids’ are going to leave home. Sometimes home leaves the kids, it’s just time to move on.

Toughlove Tauranga has just experienced this transition and moved out of its home for the past four years….and it was traumatic for all concerned. So watch this space and keep an eye on the media to learn about their plans.

Moving out regardless of it being on good terms or bad can be difficult for all parties. Things change for those left behind and things also change for those who have moved out. Communication before the ‘event’ and supportive communication after the ‘event’ is vital to all to help make any move as smooth as possible for all concerned.

As much as this is about moving out it is also about moving on. This could be a new school as they grow or a new school due to relocation, a move up in a social grouping (Children’s programme at a church, or Scouts or music lessons). Sometimes it is comfortable to stay where they are than make a move. Parents need to be supportive and encouraging during this time, parents who dismiss their children’s fears and worries don’t really help. Supportive parents need to take the time to talk with their children about their concerns. If the child comes out with a fear or worry at an inopportune time, Parents need to acknowledge what they heard, and then ask the child if they can talk about it later ideally giving them a time, and ensure they do get back to that child to talk further. This tells the child that the parent really does care about them, and while these ‘talks’ may seem pointless to the adult, one day there is going to be important stuff to hear and help with. These children are testing you…..seeing if they can trust you with the ‘hard stuff’ One day as a Parent you are going to want to talk with your child, and if they have had a lifetime of ‘Johnny you’re being silly’ or ‘Don’t worry that won’t happen!’ you might be the last person in the world they want to talk to…..that’s why high schools have counsellors Hopefully your children have settled into the academic year and are starting to work. You will have stories about how horrible this person is or how hard school is….this is a attempt from them to reach out and connect…… are you going to accept the attempt and connect with your kids?

Have a good month Donald Welsh, B.Couns PGDipCSW

COMPUTER CONUNDRUM? I come to you.

Affordably Priced Hardware/Software Problems Solved

FREE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 07th March Helen Riley & Marian Burns

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

544 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui

Reducing Your Cancer Risk You can reduce your risk by: • not smoking

• • • • • •

avoiding over-exposure to Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) from the sun and sun beds maintaining a healthy body weight being physically active eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables avoiding or limiting alcohol

undertaking recommended screening for different cancers.

Reducing your risk of cancer is a focus of Health Promotion activities of the Cancer Society, which is the key organisation in New Zealand dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer.

Cancer Information Helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237) Early detection The early detection of cancer means finding cancer before there are symptoms or as soon as possible after they develop. Its aim is to find the cancer before it has time to spread to other parts of the body.

It is important that men have check ups as well as women. … Cancer can effect anyone.

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 13) FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE

Answers Page 15

Babies and infants are precious. Everything babies and toddlers experience affects their brains forever.

The way you treat our children counts – and it counts long term.

Children are not tough. They are not too young to notice.

They do not just get over it.

Love care and attention will help children to become happy and stable adults.

Shouting, hitting, violence, abuse and ignoring your child have a very bad effect on your baby’s and young child’s brain development.

This can cause problems later – at school; as teenagers; as adults.

Parenting can be tough but one of the most important things you can do is provide a safe home, calm and free from violence for your children. If you get early help the risk of the children suffering long term effects will be less. To get help talk to someone you trust.

A support agency that helps family's.

Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737 Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend

It’s never too late to change the life of a child

ABUSE IS NOT OK IT IS OK TO ASK

IS IT VIOLENCE? Does your partner or someone in your whanau/family…

Put you down, constantly criticise or call you names?

Blame you for the violence and tell you you’re crazy.

Threaten to hurt you/kill themselves/report you/take your children away?

Follow and check up on you or repeatedly email/call/text you?

Get jealous or angry easily?

Not let you have any money or friends?

Force you to have sex or do degrading things?

Hit, choke, push, slap, burn, kick, shout at you, or throw things?

These are power and control tactics used by abusive people to control their partners or whanau/family members.

Are you feeling…..

Often on edge like walking on egg-shells?

EMERGENCY Confused, depressed, frustrated, or anxious?

111 Tired of trying to keep the peace?

Alone and isolated?

Worried that the violence stops you being the mum you want to be?

Fearful for yourself or your children’s lives?

You are not alone. Help is available. You can live free from violence.

Kia kaha. Korero mai.

STOP putting it off, hoping it will change THINK about what you want out of life for you and your children.

PLAN for a safe future.

A support agency that helps family's.

Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737 Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84

A man and a woman were asleep like two innocent babies. Suddenly, at 3 o'clock in the morning, a loud noise came from outside. The woman, bewildered, jumped up from the bed and yelled at the man 'Holy crap. That must be my husband!'

So the man jumped out of the bed; scared and naked jumped out the window. He smashed himself on the ground, ran through a thorn bush and to his car as fast as he could go.

A few minutes later he returned and went up to the bedroom and screamed at the woman, 'I AM your husband!' The woman yelled back, 'Yeah, then why were you running?'

And then the fight started.....

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CC’s Prop Hire Event and party organizers.. Make your function the most talked about.. Add to the fun.... Spruce up the occasion.. Add some of our unique party props Hang out with Elton. Dine with Elvis... Pose with Marilyn... Props for many themes...Sport...World Leaders...Showbiz...Celebrities...Gunmen. Easy to hire.. easy to arrange. The props stand between 6-8ft and look absolutely fabulous.

They are hand painted wood . Great for shop window displays. They look awesome. We also have hollow barrels to set a backdrop for photos To view and for more information contact Cindy. Phone: 021 501 200 Email:missjojo55555@gmail.com

Most of us have been unwilling to admit that we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove that we could drink like other people. The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.

We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed.

Standard Reoccurring information:Alcoholics Anonymous 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For more information please call 0800 229 6757 or visit AA.org.nz You are welcome to attend an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 11 Victoria Road Mount Maunganui St Peters Hall every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. There are other meetings every day of the week in Tauranga you can get the details from the AA web site or by ringing 0800 229 6757.

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

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 15) VIOLENCE & ABUSE

Emergency 111 … Request Police, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue 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

Three important words in life

Without this there is nothing

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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

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 1,000 Years = Millennium

365 Days = 1 Year 366 Days = 1 Leap Year 2 years = Biennial 4 Years = Olympiad 10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial

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BARRY MUIR’S FURNITURE GALLERY Greetings…… Barry Muir here from BARRY MUIR’S FURNITURE GALLERY… Its great being able to address you all through CC’s Newsletter and to tell you what is happening at Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery…

Did I mention previously that there is ONLY ONE BARRY MUIR’S FURNITURE GALLERY?…” No matter what you may see, read or hear to the contrary… REMEMBER There is only ONE Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery…And you will find us at………

282 MAUNGANUI ROAD, MOUNT MAUNGANUI Now back to more important matters…

At FURNITURE GALLERY we pride ourselves in our reputation as the leading ONE STOP Specialist Furniture outlet in the region.

Now what do we mean by ONE STOP?…” Well if you need furniture to Sit On…. Sit At…. Lay On….To Store… To Display… We have it all at FURNITURE GALLERY….

And there’s more… Once you have decided and chosen your particular furnishings we have our very own in-house fabric and curtain specialist to assist and advise you on the best matches to compliment your new furnishings… We will willingly visit your home and discuss with you the Marie will help to match your best solutions and ensure we deliver the perfect package… furniture to you.

Come and discuss with Marie……………

What Price Is A Good Night’s Sleep Worth?…” I guess that like me you will have read, seen and heard unbelievable and unbeatable cheap bed offers…. At Furniture Gallery we believe a good night’s sleep is essential…

So what about price…? We say that regardless of the price you pay… If a good night’s sleep is what you get then what you get is PRICELESS…… Bill is always available to help and advise you on the best sleep option..

Bill will help with your sleep options ONE STOP…..With our extensive range and choices of furnishings for every taste and our highly experienced technical sales staff on hand to assist and help you there is no need to trail around from store to store….

ONE STOP….. That’s Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery - We Lead Others Follow..!!!

LA.Z.BOY – NORDIC – IMG – OLD MILL RIMU – EJP – A.H. BEARD – COASTWOOD – SLEEP SYSTEMS – KING COIL

DON’T MISS

PADDY’S MARCH MARKET Friday 20th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd Outside and In-store at Barry’s Furniture Gallery & Old Grumpy’s Gallery