November news letter 2015

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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 2) 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.

Hello everyone … November is here we are about to see the Christmas decorations going up and for the working people the long hours within your jobs. Planning your time to get around family and friends can be stressful so start and think about it now where you are going to spend your celebrations and with whom. Try and remember Christmas is about family and friends not how much you spend on each other. Time with family and friends is far more valuable and precious than gifts. The stress of having to try and repay your cards after the gift shopping is stressful throughout the year with having to work longer hours to catch up.

This News Letter shares holiday safety, tips and advice to help make your festive season one to remember. These are just guidelines but maybe some to keep in your mind.

To the people shopping spare some patience when approaching the tellers they are working longer hours and dealing with a huge amount of people. It could be that the teller is not feeling the best or dealing with private issues in their life as we all have and do. Just a little patience will help.

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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 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 75 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 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 844357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Life Link/ Samaritans Inc 0800 726 666 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 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 0800 477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents 555 Fire, Police, Ambulance 111 Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 3) SMOKE ALARMS. Do you have them in your home?. If not time you stepped out and purchased some. They are not expensive compared to what you could loose if you should have a fire. They could be the saviour of your family, pets and home.

Don’t think it can’t and won’t happen to you! … We all make mistakes and you never know day to day what is in store for you and your family. Make sure you check that it is working from time to time see that the batteries are good. … Do you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home. You can never be too safe or prepared when it comes to fire and safety. A fire extinguisher just might be enough to put a small fire out before it gets away from you.

- Great family deals to feed your tribe.

- We can cut and pack to your requirements - just ask.

- No order too big or too small.

- Family Occasion's, sports clubs, fundraisers, etc.

FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE Babies and infants are precious. Everything babies and toddlers experience affects their brains forever. The way you treat your 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

Our calendar is bursting with upcoming events and we have some gorgeous merchandise for sale. Consider doing your gift buying solely through Waipuna Hospice. You can even do it from the comfort of your sofa. Operanesia, Summer Celebration, Enigma Exhibition, Mandy Williams designed tea towels, NZ Home Diary. You could tick off that list by the end of the day! Visit www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz for details. We don’t gift wrap, but we pretty much have everything else covered!

Of course there’s also the Hospice Shops, where you’re guaranteed to find something for everyone.

The Remembrance Tree appeal will be at Farmers Bayfair and Tauranga, Brookfield New World, Papamoa Pak’n Save and Bethlehem PaperPlus this Christmas. To volunteer, contact Lyndy at us4wickhams@xtra.co.nz or Tel 543 3496.

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

Business, dress or casual shirts

from $19.95 New stock in store

Frank Casey Suits 89 Grey Street, Tauranga Phone: 5782888

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“Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them.”-Ogden Nash “The man who never has money enough to pay his debts has too much of something else.”-James Lendall Basford “Christmas is the season when you buy this year’s gifts with next year’s money.” -Unknown “Tis against some mens principle to pay interest, and seems against others interest to pay the principle.” -Benjamin Franklin “Simply put, unsustainable debt is helping to keep too many poor countries and poor people in poverty.”-Bill Clinton “Debt can turn a free, happy person into a bitter human being.” -Michael Mihalik “A small debt produces a debtor; a large one, an enemy.” -Publilius Syrus “A mortgage casts a shadow on the sunniest field.”

-Robert Green Ingersoll

Think before you spend The market is weird.

Every time one guy sells, another one buys, and they both think they’re smart.

Money talks ...but all mine ever says is good-bye.

Cruise Ship Dates

What does one penny say to the other penny?

Let's get together and make some cents.

Why is Christmas just like your job?

You do all the work the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit. ‘

Teacher: “If you had one dollar and you asked your father for another, how many dollars would you have?” Johnny: “One dollar.” Teacher: “You don’t know your arithmetic.” Johnny: “And you don’t know my father!”

An elderly woman died last month and having never married, she requested no male pallbearers.

In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, "They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, so I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead."

"To prevent Truth decay, read your Bible daily!"

Costa Luminosa

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. .

The roads in town are for everyone. We should expect pedestrians and cyclists. About one third of crashes are caused by SPEEDING If a child steps out 45 metres away and the vehicle is travelling at 60km/h by the time the alert driver reacts and brakes, the car will still be travelling at 44km/h when the child is hit.

There is a one in three chance that the child will die. ►If a vehicle hits a person at 50km/h, the risk of death is 40% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 60km/h, the risk of death is 70% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 70km/h, the risk of death is 96%

Kill your speed, not a child SLOW DOWN Just a reminder know where the children are when backing your car. They are fast on their feet and can put themselves in danger with out knowing it. Young children are unable to judge and understand what danger is or understand what happens if they run behind a backing car they are usually excited to see someone or go somewhere.

Who we are: For most grandparents, raising grandchildren is a result of an unexpected and traumatic event that requires a significant readjustment to their lives and those of their grandchildren. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ is a unique organisation that has a deep understanding of both the benefits of grandchildren being raised by their grandparents and the challenges it can present. We provide support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full time basis.

Our Vision: A community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.

Our Purpose: To provide support services to grandparents raising grandchildren to protect and promote the well being of children in their care.

Our Values: . Family is everything . Knowledge is strength . Children are our taonga (treasure) .

Regards, Karen Ormsby ,… Tauranga coordinator for GRG. Phone: 0212255108

VIOLENCE & ABUSE

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Christmas Props

CC’s Prop Hire

Bookings are required Santa Dimensions: 2370H x 1160W mm. Shop/Party displays 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 CCs Prop Hire. Phone: 021 501 200

Cindy Foster, 610 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116, Mobile: 021 501 200 or Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com R U a small Business starting out?

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Jury Service

Many of us are called into do Jury Service giving up our time from work and commitments. We are expected, in fact demanded that we have to do this … that it is an obligation that we must fill if we are summoned … or otherwise we can be fined for not turning up. When a public member writes in with concerns of their safety for personal reasons and still told it's not a good enough reason to not attend, brings me to the thought that our safety is not important ... Or you are an owner manger of a business with no staff and time commitments … it’s not a good enough reason to not attend.??? … So our work and jobs aren't important?

How is it that they can demand us to give up our work and attend days in court at a rate of $30.00 a day? Most people are struggling to pay their bills and keep their family’s going on their wages now but are expected to forfeit hours from work. The inconvenience of getting behind in work and loosing pay or business seems to be not important. The people who insist on this are collecting their wages and yet have the right to demand others to give theirs up because they say we have a duty to attend Jury Service.

I also have a problem that the average person/Joe Blogs is not trained in the field of jury service... it is only their perspective and their decision of what they hear and think is right. Why can’t the public do the Lawyers job or the Judges, the Social Workers, Psychologists job after all they are choosing what another person before the court systems, out come will be. The above mentioned have studied several years to learn and understand how systems, the politics’ and the way people think and work … They are professionals in their chosen field of work with a healthy income that one cannot do or get unless they are trained. They are paid for their time. … So why are the Jury Service people not paid ??? I thought we had a minimum wage system???... After all it is what they say that produces the outcome for the defendant … guilty or not guilty??? I consider this a pretty important decision for one to make … One has to leave their work …. Like everyone else they still have bills and mortgages to pay. There is a difference of being asked than being demanded to do Jury Service… It should be a choice as some people think they have the answers to defendants cases and want to do Jury Service.

So how are members of the public entitled to make decisions on people’s lifes that inflict prison sentences where they have had no training? There are Jury service people that have their own baggage and skeletons in their cupboards that are not so great. I do not see that it is the public’s place to be forced into doing jury service due to lack of training, knowledge and lack of payment for their time. This is a personal input from someone who does not have any faith in the court, jury, law and prison systems because the outcomes are not working … Systems are not working. For me I have a true belief that you can’t put everyone in the one basket ... Systems do this.

C Foster

Company’s Running Their Businesses On Their Employees Cars IT IS NOT an employee’s responsibility to supply cars for their Job. Here are three samples of advertised job requirements Eg 1) Having your full license and own car is essential to applying for this role, and you will be paid a mileage rate of $0.35c/km for any driving that you do.

Eg 2) Full Drivers Licence (required) … Access to Car (required) Eg 3: SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED Experience Support Workers needed Must have license and own vehicle Have you noticed when looking for jobs that there are more and more companys requesting you supply a car? If you don’t have a car and full clean driver’s licence you can’t have the job! A clean licence is not the problem … Its having to supply a car to the job!!!

Let’s look at this … if you get the job in most cases you are more than likely on the minimum pay rate and more than likely struggling to survive to pay your own way. You are expected to use your car … petrol and wear and tear with a mileage rate … in the first eg .35cents km this in no way covers your petrol. There are some companies that pay 80cents km even this is on the short side of covering the running of a car. (Petrol, tyres, wear and tear, insurance, mechanical repairs) How have we allowed this to become part of job expectations??? In some jobs you have to have a mobile phone …. Using your credit and txt allowance. These are huge costs the companies are saving at their employees expense. Why is the employee supplying the tools for companys they work for? When your phone gets damaged or lost the company is not the one replacing it.

People working for them-selves have to supply their own car / tools to work within their business.

Let’s use the Council for an example they have a fleet of vehicles for their staff to use when out on jobs I’m sure most have seen their cars on the road … If a company has outward work to be done would you not think they should supply the vehicle for their staff members to use and if they need or want to communicate a work phone?

If your car is damaged out on the road …then hopefully one has insurance to claim for the damage…. But then you are slammed with the no claims rate …increases of your insurance let alone maybe a wrecked car and problems of transport for your family until things are fixed.

Warning: Have you checked your insurance cover are you covered if you are using your car for a commercial business??? …

Do you have commercial insurance cover? As you are using your car to transport your works clients …. Or attending a work job? This may fall into commercial use not private use of your vehicle.

Without naming companys/work places … are you a person that has to use your car to transport clients or complete your work/job for your employer??? Again this is another system that has got out of hand. If people stopped offering their private cars for prospective jobs then the system would have to change as the employers and corporate businesses need staff … they would have to start to supply cars and the tools for the employee to do the job. People can correct this if they work together. I see this as financial abuse to the hard working employee … Food for thought what do you think …. Love to hear some feedback.

C Foster

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Pain or Discomfort

Brock van Leeuwen Certified practitioner of CONTACT C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCK RELEASE THERAPY

My name is Brock van Leeuwen. I am a ConTact C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCH RELEASE THERAPY Practitioner. Contact Care is a practical form of health care, it offers a Common-sense Approach To Real Ease. ConTact C.A.R.E is a Flinchloch Release Therapy – a system to locate and release trapped bone pressure triggered and held by surprise impact combinations.

Contact cares uniqueness…

Recognition of the body’s self defence system which over-rides the nervous system and the reflex system. The Flinchloch Release method – releasing trapped pressure from the BONE. Understanding the pressure for pressure balanced interplay between head and body which is used to match and neutralise injury pressure.

Who can benefit?

Headache/Migraine Cranial Tension Back and Neck Pain Mental/Emotional Shock Breathing Disorders Old Unresolved Injuries Sports injuries Co – Ordination Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post-Op Rehabilitation Depression – caused by chest cavity impacts Equine and Pet Injuries In general any condition involving musculo-skeletal discomfort, tension, stress or pain can be effectively worked with.

The clinical experience is non-intrusive and gentle, the techniques safe and very effective.

Consultations are carried out with the client fully clothed. We ask you wear loose clothing for comfort. Sessions can last 30 – 60 minutes with a return visit according to your needs.

Check out: Contact Care Brock van Leeuwen on Facebook Or go to www.contactcare.co.nz for more information Mobile: 027 350 2124 Email: brockreleasetherapy@gmail.com

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WANTED

P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides

BOOKS PUZZLES DVD'S RECORDS

PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

Maunganui Lions & Lioness Annual Book Fair DROP OFF POINTS: Mount Mainstreet Office, Phoenix Car Park, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm Car Air B.O.P Ltd, 138 Newton Street, Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm

PHONE FOR COLLECTION Christine 575 2144 - Stella 575 0685 - Pam 543 0708

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

It is illegal to supply alcohol to someone under the age of 18 years unless: the person supplying the alcohol is the parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner, or the person supplying alcohol has the express consent of the young person’s parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner. You could be fined up to $2,000 if you don't follow the law. …

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

~ 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

WHEN DID YOU CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM ARE THE BATTERYS FLAT? YOUR SMOKE ALARM COULD SAVE YOUR FAMILYS LIFE SAVE YOUR HOME CONTENTS

DON’T LIVE REGRETING YOU DID’NT CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM

GUIDE DOGS Enquires, Information, Advice 0800 24 33 33

Get them Check them NOW

Put Smoke Alarms in all your rooms

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

We are friendly and welcoming and understand that it is not always an easy step to contact an agency such as ours. We are happy to be ‘sussed out’ if you want an initial appointment to see if our Service is for you. We treat all enquiries with respect and confidentiality. For more information about our Service you can check our website www.griefsupport.org.nz, phone us on 578 4480 or email griefsupport@xtra.co.nz

Christmas Prop Hire Free Standing Wooden 8ft High Santa's Wanting to decorate a hall, or party room ?

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

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

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

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

COMPUTER CONUNDRUM? You can use the Child, Youth and Family freephone – 0508 326 459 – to I come to you. sound out your concerns.

Affordably Priced Hardware/Software If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused, Problems Solved remember that their safety and wellbeing comes first.

If I can’t fix, house call is free.

When you are reporting a concern, Child, Youth and Family will need to know as much as possible about the situation. Useful details include the Call Dirk : 07 5432521 name, age and ethnicity of the child or young person, the address where Mobile: 0221 231 591 the child or young person can be found, and as much about the abuse or Email: dirkmac@mail.com your concerns as possible.

Website: www.cybaIT.com

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Repair

Maintenance

Upgrade

Flexible, with Reasonable Ph: 07 579 9930 Cell: 027 630 8568 Caring for your laptop.

Laptop computers have a few key failure areas. Screen, hinges, USB ports, and mouse buttons.

The key thing to remember is to take care as light weight laptops are mainly made of plastic and don’t use much metal in their construction.

The LCD screen (aka panel) is about 90% plastic, with the other 10% being liquid crystal and some circuitry. So, be careful when cleaning the screen and use approved LCD screen cleaners. Never use anything intended for glass as it may permanently damage the plastic.

Laptop hinges are made of metal, so are strong, but are screwed into the plastic base and plastic cover of the laptop. Any excessive force will cause those hinges to pop right out causing irreparable damage.

Mouse buttons on laptops are made using weak plastic welds. If you press the button too hard you will break the weld and the mouse button will never work the same again. This might be the signal to buy a USB mouse.

USB ports aren’t designed for much sideways movement. So, for example, when using memory sticks, be careful not to bump them as you could break the memory stick or even the port on the laptop.

The general thing with laptops is to just be careful. I can repair most things, but parts can sometimes take a while to arrive. Give me a call (07-579-9930 or see my ad for other contact details). -David (Kings Computers)

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

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 2nd Cotton 3rd Leather 4th Flowers 5th Wood 6th Sweets 7th Copper 8th Bronze 9th Pottery 10th Tin 11th Steel

13th 14th 15th 20th 25th 30th 35th 40th 45th 50th 55th

Lace Ivory Crystal China Silver Pearl Coral Ruby Sapphire Gold Emerald

ImagineBetter provides advice and thought-leadership to people with disabilities and their families. We assist families to imagine a better way of life and provide the support and encouragement required to achieve their goals. ImagineBetter offers Local Area Coordination (LAC) which is a practical, community-based approach to working with disabled people and their whānau.

An LAC could help you to: • identify your goals, strengths, interests and passions • plan for the life you want • find and connect you with people and community resources • build and maintain relationships, including developing ‘Circles of Support’ • access funded supports and services, if required.

Who can work with an LAC? Anyone who is looking for information or advice is welcome to contact an ImagineBetter LAC.If you would like longer-term support to achieve your goals, you would: 1 be between 0 and 65 years of age 2 have a disability that lasts longer than six months 3 need support in some parts of your life because of your disability 4 live in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes District.

Want to find out more? Contact us: ImagineBetter 18 Girven Road Mount Maunganui 07 281 1732 0800 787 587 info@imaginebetter.co.nz www.imaginebetter.co.nz

NEED HELP WITH PARENTING Parenting is probably one of the hardest and most important jobs. For many though its the one job where the least amount of training and preparation is provided. Parenting can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. Some times it can also have its difficulties. Many parents will experience feelings of uncertainty or being overwhelmed. The demands of parenting, along with maintaining the household and work commitments, can make it a challenge.

If you are experiencing these feelings, don’t despair, there are programmes in your community that can help you with parenting assistance and support.

Incredible Years is one such parenting programme. This is a course which runs weekly for two and a half hours each session for 14 weeks. Parents with similar parenting needs come together in a group to share their problems. They discuss solutions and also hear examples of day-to-day strategies that will help them improve relationships with their children. Contact Family Works at the Hillier Centre, Bayfair – Ph.(07) 575 9709.

Emergency 111 … Request Police, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue Keep Calm, Speak clearly, Stay on the line, Know the address 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 homes 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.

43 Alach Street, Greerton, Don’t advertise to everyone that you are going away… don’t share your holiday before you go on Facebook.

PO Box 2087, Tauranga, Have a security system put into your home and/or display a sign on your windows so it can be seen Phone 07 578 0245 See that your window and door locks are all working … locking your home properly can help to deter burglars Make sure you know who has keys and access to your home.

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

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

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

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 10) MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Public Holidays 2015

January 31 Days New Years Day: 1st Thursday January February 28 Days Day after NY Day: Friday 2nd January March 31 Days Waitangi Day: Friday 6th February April 30 Days Good Friday: Friday 3rd April May 31 Days Easter Monday: Monday 6th April June 30 Days Anzac Day: Monday 27th April July 31 Days Queens Birthday: Monday 01st June August 31 Days Labour Day: Monday 26th October September 30 Days Christmas Day: Friday 25th December October 31 Days Boxing Day: Monday 28th December November 30 Days Valentines Day: 14th February December 31 Days Mothers Day: 10th May February 29 Leap Year Fathers Day: 6th September Every Four Years Christmas Eve 24th December Summer December - February New Years Eve 31st December The year 2015 is a common year, with 365 days in total

Autumn Winter Spring

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

PHONETIC ALPHABET Alpha, Br avo, Char lie, Delta, Echo, Foxtr ot, Golf, Hotel India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November , Oscar , Pappa Quebec, Romeo, Sier r a, Tango, Unifor m, Victor Whisky, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu Height

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41.3kg

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56.7kg

5ft 1in

1.55m

6st 10lbs

42.6kg

9st 3lbs

58.5kg

5ft 2in

1.57m

6st 13lbs

44.0kg

9st 8lbs

60.8kg

5ft 3in

1.6m

7st 2lbs

45.4kg

9st 13lbs

63.0kg

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1.63m

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47.2kg

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65.3kg

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1.65m

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48.5kg

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67.1kg

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1.68m

7st 12lbs

49.9kg

10st 13lbs

69.4kg

5ft 7in

1.7m

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51.7kg

11st 4lbs

71.7kg

5ft 8in

1.73m

8st 5lbs

53.1kg

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73.9kg

5ft 9in

1.75m

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54.4kg

11st 13lbs

75.7kg

5ft 10in

1.78m

8st 12lbs

56.2kg

12st 4lbs

78.0kg

5ft 11in

1.8m

9st 1lbs

57.6kg

12st 9lbs

80.3kg

6ft 0in

1.83m

9st 4lbs

59.0kg

13st 0lbs

82.6kg

6ft 1in

1.85m

9st 7lbs

60.3kg

13st 4lbs

84.4kg

6ft 2in

1.88m

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62.1kg

13st 9lbs

86.6kg

6ft 3in

1.91m

10st 0lbs

63.5kg

14st 0lbs

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NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES Aries There could be a spanner in the works, literally, early November. The workplace could experience some mechanical breakdowns or building issues.

The electrical fuse could blow in your love life too. Take heart, your friends can help to pull you through.

Taurus At the end of the day, it is you who has to make a decision. Be careful with signing contracts. Time is actually on your side even in your personal relationships. Can you cope with wayward partners? Oh…the stress of it all!

Gemini Little steps to make big gains in the long run by dealing with all those minor financial concerns. The sun will shine in your workplace if you are systematic.

Even though the pressure from loved ones is not welcome, you must grin and bear it.

Cancer You may have some free time for planning this month. It isn’t a positive time for drawing up documents but being clear about your position will be helpful.

It is also a good time to act tough because the chaos around you is affecting everyone.

Leo You are the lucky one, the sun is shining in your favour. However, if you are a manager, you will need to be creative even with your labourers. Be resourceful in your love life and be generous towards extended family too.

Virgo Diplomacy is high on the agenda. Every encounter is being monitored and can therefore lead to an upset. A choice will be made that will affect your future.

Things may not work out as planned in some of your projects. Your charisma will be your best asset.

Libra You will feel a close collaboration at work but be warned about being tripped up by circumstances outside your influence. It is a giddy time for singles. Lots of unique happenings and entertainment. Hold on to your hat.

Scorpio This is the time to be ambitious and ‘Give it a go!’ if you are up to it.

Emotionally, you will need to take control and be ready for a mid-November crisis when your pride could get in the way. This could be a painful time in personal relationships. Rule out revenge.

Sagittarius You may not be able to help friends and colleagues this month even though you would like to. The results of meetings may be precarious, so assess people on their actions not their words. At the end of the month, without doubt, you may find your soul mate.

Capricorn You will need to rely on your resources to pull through this month. Be true to yourself and consider learning new skills to get results. Avoid injuries in sporting activities. Being considerate but not indulgent is recommended.

Aquarius Be confident, you will finish your projects. Reserve some resources for the future. There is no point in arguing with family or lovers. At work, towards the end of the month, preventing technical problems will be necessary.

Pisces Mm…Goody! It seems that you can, at last, move towards some of your financial goals. However, be alert around chummy workmates. Test the waters first. Enjoy watching the movies with your darling even though you may disagree on a few points of view.

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Heaven on Earth “This is an amazing book.”

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 11) A big thank you to all those who have dropped in mini cosmetic for

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

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Are you new to the BOP (that’s me!) or you just want to get out and meet people but not really into clubs/pubs & walks, or just a bit lost as to where to go to meet people who would like to achieve something constructive in the way of fundraising for a needy cause and along the way have a dam good laugh?

‘If you are in the mood for a night out or just a coffee and no-one to call or don’t find making new friends easy just remember most of us feel like this at some stage in our life.

Lets get together and change this now and life could take on a whole new meaning … Yeh a busy social life!

Previous holidays with my partner have entailed him purchasing/reading every daily newspaper Indonesia published and in Europe he stepped up a notch and went sourcing out butchers window displays and fish markets so In case of an emergency … listen to your radio discussions on possible holiday destinations eliminating these Civil defence works collaboratively with radio networks to broadcast important information and advice during an emergency. In an emergency find, activities would be wonderful. So how about emailing me: and tune in to, your local radio station as they will broadcast official civil defence information that is appropriate for your community and emergency situation. The radio notices will tell you what to do and where to go whether you should stay at home or evacuate to a Reporting Centre.

The Reporting Centres in an emergency are primary and intermediate schools, which is where people would go if advised to evacuate. If the emergency is of a serious nature then Welfare Centres will be opened to provide basic services to the community during an emergency. Information on the current situation will be displayed at these also. The location of these centres will be publically advised at the time of the emergency and may vary depending on the nature of the situation.

You should record the frequencies for your local stations in your Emergency Plan. Also it is a good idea to make sure you have a battery operated radio at home or in your car.

anaru5@xtra.co.nz and kick off a new life!

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

•There are two parking zones priced at $2 and $1 per hour.

The central zone (green) is $2 per hour and the outer zone (yellow) is $1 per hour.

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

Taking care of our pets in an emergency is really important, as they can rarely care for themselves. •There is a 10 minute grace period. This means that if you are Creating a pet disaster survival kit can help to make sure your animal is safe in the event of a disaster. Here parking for less than 10 minutes you don’t need to pay. are some important things to consider: •There is no charge for parking buildings and off-street car Emergency contact list – include details for SPCA, local council, vet and animal centres parks on Saturdays.

Carry box for your animal •On-street parking charges apply Monday – Friday 9am - 4pm Copies of important information – vaccination card, vet record, photo of pet (helps identification if needed) and Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.

Essential supplies - Bottled water, dry food, plastic bags and paper towels •All parking is free on Sundays and public holidays.

Ample blankets/bedding and treats Collar and large name tag (including animal’s name, address and phone number) First aid kit – bandages, iodine, first aid cream, absorbent cotton, sharp scissors, etc) Graffiti or Noise People are entitled to make a reasonable level of noise, but everyone also has the right to have excessive noise stopped or reduced, provided the noise is DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION BY under human control. Graffiti vandalism (tagging) is a crime that LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING affects the whole community. It can lower property values and Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends encourage more vandalism and other types of crime. It also costs a lot of money to clean up – money that could be better Every single injury and death caused by drunk driving is totally spent on other things for Tauranga City. preventable. There are still far too many such preventable acciIf you have an issue with noise, you can call the Council on 07 dents. Unfortunately, in spite of all the warnings, advice, TV 577 7000 at any time of the day or night to report it.

Ads, road signs, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious If you see someone tagging problem that tragically effects many victims, families and phone 111 immediately. friends. DON’T DRINK & DRIVE. The Police have a better chance of taking legal action if they can catch an offender in the act. For general graffiti reporting please call the Council 07 577 7000.

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 12) Christmas Safety Artificial trees should be labeled, certified, and identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant. Make sure your tree is at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

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

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

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

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

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

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

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

Dried-out trees are a fire danger.

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

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

Holiday Cooking

PARTY SAFE Hey it’s party season that

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

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

(Don’t think it can’t happen to you)

BBQ’s Barbeques are always a great way of people getting together. Gas bottles should always be checked to see that they are not leaking gas. See that the BBQ is placed away from the foot traffic. Always have a bucket of water or a hose handy. Alcohol and BBQs are not a good combination. People who are drinking should not be in charge of the BBQ. Keep children away from the cooking area. Common sense is required which will prevent accidents happening. Always have a bucket of water handy in the case of fire or minor burns.

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

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

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

Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It could be spiked

DRINK DRIVING

NEW YEARS EVE

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

As the ads on the TV say ….

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

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

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

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

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

Happy New Year.

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

KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT 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 unless you know who you are allowing to do this for you.

Party Safe

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BARRY MUIR’S FURNITURE GALLERY Greetings….. Barry Muir here and once again it is great being able to address you through CC’s Newsletter…

This month we are getting SERIOUS…Yes serious with Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery SERIOUS SALE Now you may say Barry is always having sales… And you would be quite correct in saying so… It’s because of the tremendous support that our customers provide to Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery that we are able to persuade our manufacturers around the world to keep on sharpening their pencils in order that we can pass on incredible price savings to our loyal customers….

Now back to THE SERIOUS SALE…..

Why is it serious ? Well it’s as a result of pushing our manufacturers for better deals that we just could not pass up on the huge variety of furnishing available… I said to my team “ We are going flat out to bring in the maximum amount of stock possible” And guess Marie will help to match your what ? We have…..!! curtains and accessories .

Bill will help with your sleep options The showroom floor is packed with new stock, our warehouse is packed out with new stock…It’s all here ready for you…

Now we have shown that we are SERIOUS…. Let’s have a serious sale and pass on this wonderful opportunity for our customers to Put Out the Old and Bring in the New……

Yes as usual at Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery we will allow you to trade in your old furniture against our new ranges… And as always we will deliver free of charge anywhere in the Bay of Plenty that is in a 100km radius from our store…

Just a word on the word serious…. It suggests that thought is required…. We have certainly given a lot of thought to our Serious Sale…

We look forward to meeting and greeting you soon…. Almost forgot to mention…

There is only ONE Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery

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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 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-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 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 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.

Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Taur anga Gir ls’ College. 7th Nov, 5th Dec Wiki on 578 3321

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

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

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

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

Police ar e out on the r oad to keep us and other s safe.

If you get pulled up and a ticket for speeding … DON’T get PO with the poor cop doing his job! Cause you are the one in the wrong!!! Tickets because your car is not road worthy Don’t blame the cop your car has to be warranted and registered and road worthy.

DRINK DRIVING you disgraceful idiot!!!

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

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

Bryan Wakelin Phone 07 5755 521 Mobile: 021 049 61 40 Remove those unwanted tree stumps 10% off Gold Cards

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Library News

We are average, everyday people. A cross section of society. All walks of life are represented. Alcoholism does not discriminate against gender, age, race, occupation, political views, economic, social or religious backgrounds. We are people who normally would not mix. Yet there exists among us a friendliness and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. Sharing a common peril is the powerful cement which binds us.

Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.

The idea that we could someday control our drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. We have come to understand that, no matter how great our will power and our good intentions to "control" our drinking, this is a progressive illness. Over time we get worse, never better.

If you are unsure whether or not you have a drinking problem, ask yourself... are you controlling your drinking, or is your drinking controlling you? The good news is, there is a solution...

Catching up with a book or two? Don’t let the library stop you! Here are three spanking new books with adventures via the written word just waiting for your perusal!

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 www.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.

November Guy Fawkes … Fire works season For all those pet lovers from the month of November brings problems of terrified animals stressed to the point of having to drug them. For the animals this time of year is frightening. WHY should animals have to be drugged???

The human race seems to show in many ways the poor respect they have for animals ...the cruelty, poor care, killings and disrespect. The human race has a lot to answer for. Animals have rights just as we do. Animals hurt and fear as we do. Animals have hearts just the same as we do.

1001 Walks You Must Exper ience Befor e You Die, edited by Barry Stone, is a bit of a brick – or stone! - at 960 pages but can you turn down reading about such intriguing walks such as The Comic Strip Trail in Belgium or The Crypt Lake Trail in Canada?

Cobra In The Bath by Miles Mor land is a swashbuckling tale complete with descriptions of meeting wayward fuel tankers on motorcycles, plane crashes that just happened to save lives, and cream-filled buns – what more can you want from a book?

Derek Pratt’s book Great Waterways: Journeys has provided us with an unmatched guide to the more moist areas of England; whether you are walking, biking or canal boating. Twenty routes complete an entire circumnavigation of England by water. A colourful guide for the pannier, pack or tiller seat.

Or just the bookshelf. Be quick – we lend stuff out you know… See you soon!

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

Trespassing an unwanted person.

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

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

Anybody can trespass a person from their property or premises.

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

Physical Violence includes hitting, pinching, spitting, slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, burning, stabbing, strangulation, suffocating & shooting. It may also include threats to cause harm Psychological Violence (sometimes referred to as emotional or verbal abuse) includes put-downs, name calling, jealousy, harassing, screaming, using degrading language, insults, criticism, harming pets or animals, isolation from family and friends, and threats to leave the relationship or to commit suicide if the victim does not co-operate Sexual Violence includes unwanted touching or sexual activity, raping and forcing victim into unwanted sexual practices. It may include control over birth control, forced pregnancies or abortions and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) 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 Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW …

THE QUESTION IS … HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE??? Have you checked your smoke alarms? Or have you ignored all the advice and ads on TV… think how you would feel if one of your kids got severely burnt or killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke alarms in your home. DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!! Do it now!!!

If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do get out and stay out!

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 16)