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December 2013 - Issue 29
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Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year Tradies and Ladies would like to thank all the businesses and the Bundaberg community for their very strong and loyal support through 2013 and we look forward to working with you all in the New Year. The team at Tradies and Ladies are looking forward to a small break over the Christmas period from Monday 23rd December to Monday 6th January
IN THIS EDITION
4 & 5. Local News 6. Cover Story - Mecano 7. Local News 8. In2Solar- Christmas Wishes 9. Local News 10. Haymans - Outdoor Power 11. Rose Chapel Funerals - Dealing with grief 12. Finding the Light - Advice on self harming 13. Local News MISSED YOUR COPY?
Tradies and Ladies Magazine is distributed free to households in Bundaberg and the Coral Coast each and every month. If you missed your copy you can read it online at: www.tradiesandladies.com.au Or copies can be obtained at: • Bundaberg Historical Museum • AMS Computers
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2014. If you have any queries over the Christmas period, please feel free to contact us via email or mobile. editor@tradiesandladies.com.au Kerry:0448 214 428 Sharon:0488 754 816 Locals Looking after Locals. Until next month stay safe and happy.
Kerry Davis, Editor
14. Local News 15. Fishing Update 16. Tech Talk - Computer Tips & Tricks 17. Home & Garden 18. Recipes - Christmas Delights 19. Puzzles 20. Competitions & RCR Dog of the Month 21. Community Corner 22. What’s On This Month 23. Quick Reference Guide
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LOCAL NEWS
Natural disasters takes toll on local businesses
From the tourism industry to food producers, businesses across the Bundaberg Region were significantly impacted by Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald, according to the results of a three month economic impact study commissioned by Council and conducted by Lawrence Consulting. Economic Development portfolio spokesperson Cr Greg Barnes said the comprehensive survey revealed the following key economic impacts of the natural disaster for the Bundaberg Local Government Area were: • The total estimated cost of direct damages to businesses across the region as a result of the natural disasters was$309.4 million or $159,062 per business. • The property market has contracted significantly following the flood event, with house process in the region falling by8.1% in the June Quarter 2013. • A small negative short-term impact was felt on the labour market with the number of employed persons having fallen by 682 over the March and June quarters 2013. • Direct loss of income $152.9 million • Decrease in supply chain turnover $146.7 million • Decrease in contribution to Gross Regional Product $148.4 million, or 4.3 in percentage terms. “In the Bundaberg region the report found approximately 90% of local businesses which participated in the survey suffered an average loss of $178,214 for those that were flooded and around $87,415 for those which weren’t inundated,” Cr Barnes said. “That’s obviously a huge impact for local businesses in a regional community like ours.” Less than one in five businesses that responded to the survey felt they had already recovered from the flood.
“Whilst this certainly paints a bleak picture it provides each and every one of us with an opportunity to play an active part in the region’s economic recovery simply by shopping locally in the lead-up to Christmas and beyond,” Cr Barnes said. “For the region to bounce back our businesses need to be firing on all cylinders and to do that they need our support.” Cr Barnes said the results of the survey would be used to measure the direct and indirect impacts the natural disaster had on the local industry and identify what businesses felt could be done differently in future disasters to better support their recovery. “This study gives both Bundaberg and North Burnett Regional Councils a better understanding of exactly how businesses were and still are affected by the floods and tornadoes,” Cr Barnes said. Other key findings from the report include: • Approximately three-quarters of businesses that took part in the survey were forced to close for a period as a result of the floods in January. • Of those businesses impacted, about 40% reopened within a week while a further 13% were operating again in two weeks • The average time that it took businesses to bounce back after the floods was about 48 days. • The January 2013 flood had a negative impact on the tourism industry in the region with a decrease in the number of overnight visitors relative to the previous year, in particular those from overseas. A full summary of the Economic Impact Assessment is available on the Business Bundaberg website at: www. businessbundaberg.com.au.
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LOCAL NEWS AMS surprises Pat with generous donation Is there something the community should know? Ph: 0488 754 816
Mathew and Steven Wright, owners of AMS Computer Services, recently surprised Pat Russell, president of the Make-A-Wish Australia Bundaberg Branch, with a home visit to present her with a Multilaser Android Touchpad and case valued at $500. Pat was very surprised when opening the door and finding Mathew and Steven smiling on her doorstep. “It was a great surprise,” said Pat.
“These boys are the best and their generosity is much appreciated. “Due to the value of this generous donation, we will most probably hold a raffle to help raise money for Make-A-Wish,” beamed Pat. AMS Computer Services regularly help out local non-profit groups by donating computers, printers, monitors and more. “If it wasn’t for the community support AMS Computers would not be what it is today, this is our way of saying thanks and giving back to the community,” said Mathew. Pat Russell has been president for Make-AWish for 18 years. “Without the generosity of local businesses such as AMS Computers we would not be able to grant the wishes of sick children in the local community,” Pat said. “We are a nonprofit organisation and rely heavily on community generosity and volunteers to keep doing what we do.” If you would like to give to Make-A-Wish whether it is by donation or volunteering, contact Pat on 0414 316 437.
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Mecano – Building Made Easy
Well it’s been 10 months since Bundaberg citizens were affected by the January floods and are well on their on way to recovering and rebuilding from the losses. Sales Manager, Toni Power said, “That is certainly the case for one of our customers, Alison. Alison came to see me because she had been flooded twice and decided it was time to rebuild. Alison speaks of her experience with Mecano and building her new home.” …… “Hi my name is Alison. I have been flooded twice in two years and was to the point where I was too afraid to go home and wasn’t sure what to do. I was looking through the paper one morning and saw an ad for Mecano. There was a picture of a house and I pointed to it and said to my son, ‘That’s what I want’. So the next day I went into Mecano Bundaberg and met with Toni, the Sales Manager. She was lovely, easy to talk to, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I don’t understand the process or any of the building side of things, nor did I really want to. I just wanted my home. I had so much going on and so much stress I didn’t want to deal with all of it. Toni made the process very simple. If I had a problem or didn’t understand what I needed to do, she helped me. She recommended ‘Steve’ the builder. He is fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble for this pair. I am over the moon with my decision to go with Mecano and Steve Goodwin (builder). I can 100% guarantee that I made the right choice. I can’t wait for it to be finished so I can finally go home.” Kit homes are just one of the fantastic products we sell. Mecano run their own metal roll-forming mills and manufacture their own ‘C’ sections, roof and ceiling battens, steel trusses, wall framing, roof cladding, gutters, barge and ridge cap. This allows us to create many products and our customers to save $$$$. Jump on our website: www.mecano.com.au and check out our entire range from toll rolling, carports, garages, cabins, transportables and of course, kit homes. Please call in and see Toni at unit 2, 31 Boundary Street, corner of FE Walker Street and Boundary Street, and let her help you with your building needs. Mecano also has a sales office on the corner of Graham Street and Brisbane Road, Gympie with the main factory at Dennis Little Drive, Gympie.
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LOCAL NEWS
Residents urged to help kids in care this Christmas
Burnett residents can help bring a smile to the faces of children and young people living in care on Christmas Day by donating a present to the Newman Government’s annual Kids in Care Christmas Appeal. Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said locals could show their community spirit by dropping in and leaving a present at the ABC studio in Bundaberg. “This year’s appeal acknowledges that it takes a whole ‘village’ or community to raise a child and we must lend our support to the hundreds of foster and kinship carers who do a great job all year round,” Mr Bennett said. “I am encouraging all Burnett residents to be part of the village and show they care by supporting our Christmas appeal. “Our community is known for pulling together to help each other and this time we’re pulling together to show our support for kids in care.” Mr Bennett said presents such as gift cards, sporting equipment, board games, clothes and books to the value of about $20 would be very well
received. Presents need to be suitable for a child aged 0 to 17 years. People can make their donation at their local child safety service centre, or the Bundaberg ABC studio at 58 Woongarra Street. The appeal runs until 13 December. Any surplus toys will be distributed to other children who are known to Child Safety.
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Thankyou Everyone For A Great Year
The solar industry has had a very challenging year with changes coming thick and fast from the government. All this on top of what Bundaberg went through at the start of the year. In2Solar want to send out a huge thank you to all our clients for letting us help you through all of the trials and tribulations that this year gave us. We look forward to growing bigger and better with the Bundaberg community next year. We will be closing the office on Friday 20th December and will be reopening on Monday 6th January 2014. For emergencies contact: Pete on 1300 13 20 46 or Ian 0421 174 005
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LOCAL NEWS
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Celebrate our new babies with a welcome day
Recognising the region’s “newest arrivals” usually involves a citizenship ceremony but the Welcome Baby Celebration provides an opportunity to welcome the regions babies in a very special way. Organisers are calling on new mums across the region to register their babies by March 7, 2014 to participate in this ceremony with each registered baby to receive a Baby Loves Bundaberg Region Pack and a special certificate signed and presented by the Mayor, Cr Mal Forman. Community Services portfolio spokesperson, Cr Judy Peters said the event was co-sponsored by Council in partnership with Family and Baby Network and News Mail. “This is a really lovely initiative which involves parents or expecting parents being able to register their child to participate in a special celebration on April 11 next year where certificates, complimentary baby bundles and a photo opportunity will be available.” Cr Peters said babies registered must be no older than 13 months on the day of the celebration and be a resident of the Bundaberg Region. “Unfortunately we need to cap participation to the first 50 babies registered.”
“It certainly will be a special moment for these new residents of the Bundaberg Region and their parents. They will receive something very special that will serve as a memento of the occasion for years to come,” said Mayor Mal Forman. For more information please visit:
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Make the most of outdoors this summer Today, our outdoor areas are more like an extension of the home and often used for entertaining and relaxing. To make this space functional and practical, some of your needs may include outdoor audio, ceiling fans, weatherproof switches and outdoor lighting. This will ensure that you can safely power up party lights and mozzie zapper and enjoy more of the great outdoors. Some safe and convenient outdoor solutions that may suit you include: Weatherproof Outdoor Power Points Avoid running extension leads through doorways and install a weatherproof power outlet in your outdoor area. Infrascan Outdoor Motion Sensor Passive infrared sensors give you the convenience of turning lights on and off when you enter an area and sense when you leave. You’ll save energy by never leaving the lights on again Weatherproof Fluorescent Lights These energy efficient fluorescent light fittings are ideal for outdoor areas that require substantial illumination, while offering the additional benefit of complete weather protection.
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Exterior Lights Available in energy efficient LED or CFLs, these stylish stainless steel lights are perfect for use by the pool or feature area of the backyard. Ceiling Sweep Fan During those hot Aussie summers there is no need to stay indoors with air-conditioning on. A ceiling sweep fan is a great way to stay cool outside whilst entertaining friends. A remote control adds extra convenience. Security Camera Protect your home from intruders or keep an eye on the kids while they’re playing outside. Outdoor Audio Distribution Mounted speakers are perfect for listening to music outside without having speaker cables running all over the floor or ground. Pool/Spa Timer Switches Pool and spa timer switches offer energy savings and convenience throughout the year. They can be easily programmed, around frequency of use to suit the season. To help you make the most of outdoors this summer, see the friendly experienced team at Haymans Electrical at 26 Burrum Street or give them a call on 4152 2755.
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When we get stressed from or overwhelmed with life our bodies struggle to cope. Some people cope with their stress or emotional pain by self-harming. People who self-harm are usually trying to control, relieve or express their feelings. Often the reasons they self-harm are difficult to put into words (which can make them more stressed).
People who are more likely to self-harm have experienced or are experiencing emotional, physical or sexual abuse, have a very critical or stressful family environment, or have a mental illness such as depression. I need to stress very clearly that not everyone who has had these experiences, or is currently facing them, will self-harm – they are just more likely to. The act of self-harming can help the person to feel alive as the pain and/or the blood tells them they are alive. Or it can give them a sense of control over the pain they are experiencing in their life. Or it can help them escape from the pain in their life. Or it can be a way they can show others they are not coping with life and are asking for help. Not everyone who self-harms is thinking about suicide but sometimes the actions of self-harm do lead to death. Some self-harmers overcome this by themselves while others need the support of their friends and family. Counselling can help them to feel better and to find other ways of coping with the stress. Self-harmers can find it very hard to tell others or talk to a counsellor as they feel guilty, ashamed or angry about why they self-harm or that they do it. They are often afraid that they will be judged very critically if they disclose what they do. We offer support both to self-harmers and their family and friends.
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LOCAL NEWS Residents asked to report sightings of pest bird Highlight your business Ph: 0448 214 428
Local residents have been advised not to underestimate the potential environmental harm the establishment of Indian Myna bird numbers could cause across the Bundaberg Region. Bundaberg Regional Council is hoping to replicate the success of its Childers Indian Myna bird trapping program in Bundaberg to combat the emergence of the pest locally. Natural Resource Management Operations Supervisor Nick Maclean said more than 1,200 of the imported pests have been captured in the Childers area through a co-ordinate and prolonged trapping program. “Childers has a historic association with the birds dating back almost 100 years and it is somewhat of a surprise that it has taken the birds until late last year to be identified in any numbers in the Bundaberg city area. “The Indian Myna, not to be confused with the more prevalent Noisy Miner, is a very territorial and aggressive species originally brought to Childers for cane beetle and grub control,” he said. Natural Resources portfolio spokesperson, Cr Danny Rowleson said Council wanted to identify the location of the Indian Myna in and around Bundaberg, Bargara and Moore Park. “We have had reports of the birds sighted at Bundaberg Port,” Cr. Rowleson said. “Childers residents are historically aware of the harm this bird can cause once it is allowed to breed in numbers. I think Bundaberg residents are less familiar with the bird and do not see it as a problem at this stage.” Cr. Rowleson said Council wanted local residents to identify the location of the birds and sites where it may roost in numbers. Freedom To Be Mobile “We would also welcome approaches from residents who may like to participate in a trapping program. For the program Providing services to the general to be effective it really does require a commitment in time and public and the Medical Aids not just a weekend or two,” said Cr. Rowleson. The Bundaberg region is also home to the Noisy Miner Subsidy Scheme (Manorina melanocepha) which is a native species of Miner Selling, servicing that is similar in appearance to the Indian Myna. It is important to distinguish the two species before making and maintaining any reports on the distribution and presence of the targeted most makes of Indian Myna. The most obvious difference between the two species is their colour; the undesirable Indian Myna has mobility aids, darker plumage (brown to black); whereas the Noisy Miner scooters has predominantly grey plumage, with darker grey feathers and faint yellow highlights on its wings and head. and For further information, contact Council’s Land Protection wheelchairs Officers on 1300 883 699.
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Hot Shots Hair Designs’ Apprentice of the Year
Hannah Bray from Hot Shots Hair Designs on Hurst Street is completing her apprenticeship this year with four well earned awards, including Apprentice of the Year! Competing in eight categories at this year’s Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Hair Show, Hannah showed her passion and flair by performing her magic on four models in each category. During the day Hannah
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was awarded first for Men’s Cut & Colour, Chemical Reformation (Perm) and the ultimate title of Apprentice of the Year. At the end of the day Hannah and her four models had to carry out a stage performance in front of a crowd. The theme of Hannah’s production was Grease. The crowd loved it and Hannah was honoured with the Crowd Pleaser Award, giving Hannah a total of four awards out of the eight on offer. Hannah is thrilled to be ending her apprenticeship on such a high note and is looking forward to beginning her career as a highly trained and well respected hairdresser at Hot Shots Hair Designs. Hot Shots offers all salon services including perming, chemical straightening, all colour services, hair extensions, ear piercing, men’s, ladies and kids cuts; and for that special occasion, upstyling and special packages for weddings, balls and proms. If you are an existing client of Hot Shots Hair Designs or looking for a hair dresser who really cares about your hair, call in and see Hannah and the team at Hot Shots Hair Designs, 37 Hurst Street. Phone 4152 2675.
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MONTHLY FISHING UPDATE As soon as November gets here so do the Northerlies, each year I say never again but every year I see a flat sea, a gentle north wind and I hitch up the boat grab a deckie and set off at day break. A north wind is probably the worst time to go off shore fishing, the sea temperature rises and the fish go on holiday. They just won’t bite, you can see them on the sounder, but they just won’t bite. Such was the situation on Saturday the 8th, flasks and sandwiches, bait and ice, car and boat fuelled up and away we went at 5.30am. We fished the Kolan Patch 3 marks, next the 15 mile, then the 19 mile all to no avail the water temp was 26 degrees so no fish for the day, but I should have realised when the Burnett Heads boat ramp only had a dozen bigger trailers parked there. The best fishing was in the rivers but even they were a little slow. Working down from Baffle Creek, try for Mangrove Jack at the Ferry Crossing and at the rocks. Live baits are best. There are still some good Bream up river, prawn and yabbies best here. Near the sailing club fish for Flathead and Whiting, using yabbies and sandworms for bait. The mouth of the river has seen some large Flathead being caught using sprat and Whiting fillets. The Kolan River is good for Bream, Whiting and a few Flathead, using the same baits as above. Burnett River has been fishing well in certain spots including the traffic bridges at dusk and at night Flathead at Paddy’s Island. Along the rock wall to the old Molasses Wharf for Whiting and Bream and Flathead along the North wall from the Port to the mouth. The Elliott has been producing some nice Jacks at the rocks and in the areas of fallen trees. Flathead are in the Elliott but you will need to drift for them. Burrum River has been a little quiet with the mouth fishing the best out to the third leader. Some nice Bream caught along the north side deep gutter and a couple of monster Flathead taken here in deep water on sprat and IQF pilchard. Most of the impoundments have been picking up with some good Barramundi being caught. Try in the new territory after the floods have opened up some new ground, fish are inquisitive, and this is where the big Barra have been caught. Mostly the size has been around 70cm. Don’t ask me what lure to use as you can use a spinner one day and fill your Creel and the next day never get a bite, so it’s just trial and error. I, myself, like live bait best. The old Opera bait net does me, but it’s up to the individual. Tips for landing a catch: Fish for whiting on a run in tide and Flathead on a run out tide. Jacks like a high tide and Bream like a run in tide. As I always say rig up for the fish species you are after, you will catch big fish on little hooks but always make sure you have fresh bait and don’t forget to take a couple of crab pots with you as there are crabs about at the moment. I always get at least two every trip on the river. Bundaberg Sports Fishing Club has had a great year, they have tagged a huge amount of fish, obtained grants for impoundment re-stocking and had some really good tag a longs all thanks to some hard working members.
They have done sausage sizzles and attended lots of competitions to spread the word for catch and release. Thanks to the Tradies and Ladies Magazine and its popularity we have obtained some new members, who are also enjoying some good fishing. Remember you don’t need a big boat to join the club; a lot of members have the boats but are always looking for crew so this could be you! Check out their website at: www. bundabergsportsfishing.com.au. Just like to wish everyone a very happy and joyous Christmas and 2014. Here’s hoping you get what you want and want what you get. Happy fishing.
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Tech Talk & Tips Here we are at the end of another year and what a year it’s been? It only seems a week ago I was carving up the turkey and having a few cold ones and here we are about to do it all over again. This time of the year I get asked over and over again, which is the best computer to buy, how much are they and do I need a laptop or tower? Well there is no magic bullet or answer to any of these questions. First thing to remember is you only get what you pay for! Many things have to be taken into consideration when buying a new computer not just the price. When you buy from a big franchised store, you have to fully set up your new computer yourself. This can be a very daunting task if you are not computer literate, when you consider it takes a fully trained technician, who sets computers up all the time around 3 hours. As a small business, it is only natural that AMS Computers would say that a small business looks after you better than a big business. In the case of AMS Computers, who build the computers and service them, I feel this statement rings true. They are not about to sell you something that they have no confidence in just to get a sale. If they did, not only would you be dissatisfied but they would be the ones losing time with repairing the computer, whereas with the bigger stores once it is out the door that is the end of their responsibilities. They give you a phone number if anything goes wrong and you get someone from Asia. You send it away yourself and wait weeks for it to be repaired. When AMS Computers sells a laptop or tower, it is sold to you activated and set up, all the temporary programs and files are removed and any recovery discs or flash media it may need are done. They even set up your email account, Microsoft Word, Free Anti-Virus, Java, and install any wireless internet devices for you in the sell price and if you do have a laptop warranty issue they deal with the warranty people for you. AMS Computers do all this and give a massive 5 year limited warranty on all towers. When you get the computer home you simply plug it in and away you go. Computer Questions - Doug says, I have a new laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium and I am trying to get my 6-yearold Canon printer to work with it but the installation disc I have does not seem to be working. Well first of all congratulations that your printer is still going after 6 years, however, it may be that it is not compatible with the Windows 7 Home Premium program you are trying to install it on. The first thing you need to know is the windows 64bit or 32bit most likely it is 64bit these days, then you need to go to the Canon website and look for the drivers for that printer in Windows 7 64bit format, you then download them to your laptop and run the installer.
If you have any problems just ring AMS Computers they will be only too happy to help, either by downloading the drivers to a disc for you or actually coming out and installing it for you. I have had a Hotmail email account for four years I have always used the same password but just recently I have not been able to access my account, it says my password is wrong. This is something that happens from time to time with these free email accounts for whatever reason the password stops working. It can be that your account was hacked and the password has been changed (they usually change the security questions at the same time), whatever the reason unless you set it up with a secondary account that you can use to reset the password there is not much you can do. You could also have it linked to your mobile phone when you set it up and you can request they send the password to your phone. AMS advises people to use a secure email account provided by their internet provider wherever possible. If you have an account with your provider they always issue an email address and you can request more than one if needed. However, if you use prepaid internet it is unavoidable you have to use the free options. One way around the problems is to have two email addresses and have the emails from the main one automatically forwarded to the second then if one is shutdown you can access the other. Kate asks, I have downloaded music from my CD collection onto my computer and put it onto a flash drive, however, it will not play on my new CD/Radio in my car. It has a USB port on the front of it so I thought to have them on a flash drive would save my CDs from being damaged by the heat when they are left in the car. What am I doing wrong? Kate, you have to find an MP3 Converter program on the net, the one I would recommend is MP3 OCG wma convertor. Download and install it. Open the program Free MPS WMA OCG convertor off the desktop. Click on the big green add button, and locate the music you wish to convert, select it and click on the open button. Click the next button, Select as to where you want the music to go to and then click convert. Wait for this process to finish and then click the finish button. Now you have drive time music Kate. When AMS Computer Services reopens after the Christmas and New Year break their opening times will be Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm. Allowing you to drop off your computers before going to work. They will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. Well that’s it for this year hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. A special thanks to AMS Computer Services for their professional help and sponsorship through 2013.
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HOME & GARDEN
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Chrissy Celebrations
Your monthly gardening guide brought to you by ‘Bundaberg Wholesale Palms & Plants’ Time to dress up the garden for your Christmas Celebrations. Outdoor entertainment is such a good way to make the season special. Why not pave a special area, provide some seating and a large umbrella for a bit of shade. Use one of the beaut elephant,frog or turtle umbrella holders we stock for some novelty. Add a water feature and a few tropical plants to the area and it is all set, so easy. Or maybe it is time to add a Bali Hut or Spa area to your outdoor living area. Great for those festive entertaining times. A large feature pot with a stunning plant or a feature statue can also be a good highlight to the entertainment area. For a bit of easy colour use some bright festive flags. Purple and pinks seems to be the in vogue colour this Christmas and petunias are excellent for those colours. They are fantastic for colour in the full sun in the garden or a pot. For table decor there is a new range of bloom pots in contemporary vogue colours. They are a pot cover and act like a saucer. Simply place your whole 140mm pot plant inside. Easy to change around for the seasons. They are excellent for an affordable gift idea with a lovely fern or peace lily. There are lots of other dress up ideas from wall art such as colourful geckos, butterflies, mosaic mirrors, colourful wind chimes or dream catchers and that is only to name a small area of our gift lines. Your garden or outdoor living area is there for you to relax and have fun so add some colour, add a feature and enjoy. Merry Christmas! 26 Kleins Road, Bundaberg Phone: 4155 6631
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TASTY RECIPES Ingredients:
Christmas Delights White Christmas
500g white chocolate buttons 1 1/2 cups of Rice Bubbles 100g red glace cherries 160g almonds, roasted and roughly chopped 160g sultanas 1 cup dessicated coconut 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
1. Line a slice tin with baking paper and set aside. 2. Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and melt in the microwave for 1 minute and stir well. Then 30 seconds and stir again. When it is melted stir in the rest of the ingredients. 3. Using a large metal spoon, press the mixture into the slice tin and press it down firmly. 4. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares and drizzle with melted chocolate for decoration.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Rum Balls
1/4 cup (50g) chopped raisins 1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum 3/4 cup (65g) desiccated coconut 2 cups (about 300g) chocolate cake crumbs 1/4 cup (60ml) sweetened condensed milk Chocolate sprinkles, to coat
Method:
1. Combine the raisins and 1 tablespoon of the rum in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes to macerate. 2. Place the raisin mixture, remaining rum, coconut, cake crumbs and condensed milk in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. 3. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on the lined tray. 4. Place the chocolate sprinkles on a plate. Roll each rum ball in sprinkles to coat. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Ingredients:
Traditional Shortbread
250g butter, softened 3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (300g) plain flour, sifted 1/2 cup (90g) rice flour, sifted
Method:
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1. Preheat oven to 160째C. Grease 2 oven trays. Line with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted flours. 2. Divide dough into 2 portions. Shape into 2 discs. Roll 1 portion between 2 sheets of baking paper to form a 20cm round. Carefully transfer to prepared tray. Repeat with remaining dough. 3. Using a small knife, score each round into 8 wedges, being careful not to cut all the way through. Pinch edges of rounds to form a scalloped effect. Prick top of rounds with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden, swapping the trays halfway through cooking. Cool on the trays and then serve.
PUZZLE SECTION Codeword
Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started.
Sudoku #24
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Suduko #23 Answer
Crossword
Across 1. Japanese wrestling (4) 3. Well thought of (8) 9. Spray can (7)
10. Scolding woman (5) 11. Paved garden area (5) 12. Coarse printed cotton cloth (6)
14. Shilly-shally (6) 16. Select (6) 19. Cosset (6) 21. Close-fitting (5) 24. Leader of a Jewish congregation (5) 25. Type of lettuce (7) 26. Opening (8) 27. Tight-fisted (4) Down 1. Disorderly rush (8) 2. Deserve (5) 4. Comfort in distress (6) 5. Painter’s stand (5) 6. North African country (7) 7. Daybreak (4) 8. Hoarse (anag.) (6) 13. Five-sided shape (8) 15. Affliction (7) 17. Detestation (6) 18. Elder (6) 20. Move aimlessly (5) 22. Web-footed birds (5) 23. Operatic song (4)
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DOG OF THE MONTH & COMP
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For your chance to win a $50 voucher (plants only), kindly donated by Bundaberg Wholesale Palms and Plants, simply find the object (pictured below) hidden within the magazine. Take note of the page number and write it on the entry form and post to: PO BOX 6353 Bundaberg East Q 4670 Or you can enter via email to: editor@tradiesandladies.com.au Please ensure to provide your name and phone number. Submit your entries by Tuesday, December 24 for your chance to win. Good Luck!
ENTRY FORM Page Number: Hi, my name is Connor a four-year-old Border Collie Cross. Connor is a loving, friendly dog that really wants a new home for Christmas! He is a well mannered, easy going gent, who would suit a family with older children or a couple that don’t want a high energy dog, as Connor is happy to watch the world go by and chill out by your side. He would love to have a walk every day and regular trips to the beach, but all in all he is a very low maintenance kinda guy! He gets on with other dogs, but lets them doing the playing bit, while he happily watches from the side. He just really needs a family to call his own, who will love him forever and give him the opportunity to experience his second chance in life. Connor’s adoption price is $280, which has been discounted to help find him a home before Christmas. Several other beautiful RCR dogs also have a special Christmas price. If Connor or one of our other dogs look like the perfect Christmas present for you, please contact us to organise a meet and greet. All RCR dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, desexed and on heartworm prevention. Contact us at www.redcollarrescue.org to enquire about Connor any of our other beautiful dogs looking for a home or follow us on Facebook. Contact Sharyn 0438 869 085 or Lisa 0412 515 564.
Name: Phone: Email: 26 Kleins Road, Bundaberg Phone: 4155 6631
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COMMUNITY CORNER
The Bargara Mixed Probus club is a club for retired or semi retired men and women who would like a social program of activities to brighten their lives. The next meeting will be held on January 8 at the Bargara Golf Club, Miller Street from 9.30am. Guest speaker will be a member from St John’s Ambulance followed by morning tea. Many activities are held throughout the month. For further information, phone Ray on 4154 7775 or Patti on 4154 7668.
Dog training
Competent obedience training instructor, with many years experience, offers you the opportunity to learn obedience training with your dog, FREE OF CHARGE! Start your puppy early to provide valuable socialisation, as well as training. For further information, phone 4154 1109.
Make new friends
Circle of Friends is a group of over 55s who meet every Thursday at the Botanical Gardens at 10am under the trees near the Restaurant and car park. We enjoy various activities such as morning coffee, cards, trivia, BBQ/picnics, lunch/dinner and dancing. Everyone will be made most welcome, for more information, phone Jenny on 4153 2428 or Pat on 4155 2885.
Apple Tree Creek Markets
Apple Tree Creek Markets will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 7am, at the Apple Tree Creek Sports Ground, Bruce Highway. Great variety of stalls with something for everyone. Plants, trash and treasure, fruit and vege, Christmas gift ideas and more. Jumping castle and pony rides for the kids. Food and refreshments available.
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Bargara JP Service
Volunteer Justices of the Peace are available every Tuesday at Bargara Central, in front of Woolworths, from 1pm to 3pm. This is a free service to the public.
Simply Speaking meetings
Bundaberg Simply Speaking Toastmasters Club has holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the U3A Building, 80a Woongarra Street, from 6pm to 8pm. Find out more about how Toastmasters can help you on the job and in your personal life. Become a more confident communicator and leader. New and existing members welcome. Contact Geraldine for more information, email: gerigriffiths100@ gmail.com.
Highlight Your Event
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Gracie Dixon Respite Centre
Staff & Volunteers Wish All Clients & Their Families A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy and Safe New Year!
45 Woondooma St 4130 4120 Closed December 20 to January 2
Visit Bundaberg’s Past via photographs and artefacts How did the pioneers live? What industries and services are still in existence? How has Bundaberg changed over the years?
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Ph: 4152 0101
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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER
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Things to do and see in the Bundy region Cemetery Tour
December 12, 15 & 19 Bundaberg Cemetery, Takalvan St 7pm to 9pm
A historical tour of the Bundaberg Cemetery, under the night sky. Bring a torch on the night. Bookings Essential. Free. Phone Kellie at council on 4130 4461.
Bundaberg RSL Carols by Candlelight
Friday, December 13 Recreational Precinct, Kendalls Road From 6pm
Redfrogs Boardriders Tours Saturday, December 16 Innes Park Skatebowl 9am to 2pm
Free skate and BMX workshops, demos and penny games + free BBQ lunch. Free. Phone Redfrogs 4130 4175.
Magical Christmas
Sunday, December 22
Heritage Christian Centre, Woondooma Street From 4pm
Celebrate a magical Christmas featuring The Bundaberg RSL Carols by Candlelight is Christopher Wayne, Australia’s celebrity in its 56th year. This year will be a wonderful magician. Two shows at 4pm and 6pm. community event, with guest artist Paulini making a welcome return and lots of new activities and Free amusements from 5pm to 8pm. Food and drinks available. Free admission. events in our new venue. Free admission. Phone 4153 1649.
Christmas Party Race Day
Saturday, December 14 Thabeban Park, Maynard Road From 10.30am
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Laser Display Tuesday, December 31
Anzac Park, Quay Street From 4pm Bundaberg Regional Council, in conjunction with Vulcan Fireworks and Wide Bay Australia, will light up the skies over the Burnett River Markets Shalom, Every Sunday with a dazzling fireworks display and 6am to 12pm - Shalom College, Fitzgerald St laser. The celebrations will combine PCYC, 2nd Sunday fireworks and a light show including a 7.30am to 12pm - Bundaberg PCYC, Maryborough St laser screen. Apple Tree Creek, 2nd Saturday Fireworks at 8pm and again at 7.30am to 12pm - Apple Tree Creek Sports Ground midnight. Moore Park Lions Club, 3rd Saturday Laser display at 10pm. 7am to 11am Moore Park Beach Tavern, Murdochs Road Free event
The first Christmas Party Race Day. Your chance to have a unique Christmas party experience at Bundaberg Race Club. Races, bookmakers, fashion and more. Bookings available for groups of ten or more. Phone 4153 1416.
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Celebrate 2014 by the river with fireworks and laser show
Bundaberg skies will light us this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling fireworks display and laser show to rival any others previously seen across the region. The fireworks will be positioned on the northern side of the Burnett River and will face back to the river walk, Anzac Park and Bundaberg’s CBD, making it an ideal location for locals, families and boaties to soak up the party atmosphere. Mayor, Cr Mal Forman said the celebrations will combine a large fireworks display with a choreographed laser effects and animation show. “New Year’s Eve in the Bundaberg Region is set to be bigger and better than ever. There will be two fireworks displays; the first display will kick off at 8pm for the little ones and we’ll also have a larger display at midnight for the bigger kids,” Cr Forman said. “A laser screen will be erected on the Burnett River shoreline in front of the fireworks display. The best locations for viewing the special effects will be next to the RSL.
“These displays represent months of planning and hard work by Council’s Regional Events Office, who work tirelessly throughout the year to put on amazing community events, including Chinese New Year, the Childers Festival and Bundy Flavours. We’re also happy to have assistance from Vulcan Fireworks and Naming Rights Sponsor Wide Bay Australia who are helping us put on the biggest fireworks display the Region has seen in 14 years. “Council is grateful to have Vulcan Fireworks on board, who have so kindly offered these fireworks at a heavily discounted rate to help lift spirits of the local community which was severely affected by the floods this year,” he said. Tony Carnabuci from Vulcan Fireworks said the company was more than happy to get involved. “As a fireworks operator I see the joy and smiles that they bring to the faces of kids both big and small. And I reckon the fireworks and laser display we’ve got planned should do just that. We’re hoping to blow locals away!”
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