Stories of Geraldton: "I’ve been sober for 34 years."

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I’ve been sober for 34 years. People come up to me and say ‘surely one drink won’t hurt you.’ But I tell them it’ll kill me because I can’t stop at one drink. I was 40 when I went to the doctor in Darwin. I knew him well, I even drunk with him a lot. He was very blunt and told me that if I kept drinking like I was, I wouldn’t see 45. I said that was bull because when you walk the streets of Darwin, you see more old drunks than old doctors. After the appointment, I went to the pub and got pissed. On a good day, I would drink two bottles of Bacardi. I was only a ‘social drinker,’ the trouble was that every time someone within a 3000 mile radius had a drink in their hand I would say ‘so shall I.’

I apologised to that doctor a few years later, when I started Alcoholics Anonymous.

I can blame my drinking on a lot of things, I could blame my old man probably, but ultimately it came down to me. When I woke up in the morning, I had a choice, I could stay sober today or I could go and get drunk. I am responsible for myself. When I had sobered up, I worked at a rehab centre, and many of the people that came in were my former drinking mates. Now that really pinned my ears back, bloody hell.

I’m still a work in progress and I’m still learning, even 34 years later. After my wife passed away I found it really hard, but I got through. Even today I say the Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Prayer every night before bed.

‘’God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference.”

#StoriesOfGeraldton

School Holiday FUN! with “Decorate A Pointe Shoe”

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School Holiday FUN!

Looking to get the kids out of the house over the school holidays?

Turn It Up Dancewear are running a Holiday Art Workshop

“Decorate A Pointe Shoe”

There will be a session run in week 1 and 2 of the July holidays.

Week 1, Wednesday 6 July 2016 @ 10.00am to 12.00pm

Week 2, Thursday 14 July 2016 @10.00am to 12.00pm

The cost is $50.00 per person which includes morning tea!

The workshops is for 6yrs of age and above, however if you have a child that is 6yrs and under and they would love to participate in this activity please contact TIU as they will run a sesssion with the Tiny Tots. For the younger age groups, TIU will also have another fun activity to run if interested to help cater for our Tiny Tots.

If you are a teen and would love to participate let us know and we will do our best to place you in a group of your age.

Spots are limited so please register to reserve your space. You can do this by calling 

9964 5064, popping into 18 Anzac Terrace or sending TIU a message via FB.

So gather your friends and let’s get creating! We hope to see you there x

WEEK 1 - Workshop

WEEK 2 - Workshop

Geraldton and regional WA loses Nine, GEM and GO programs after negotiations fail

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Andrew Elstermann for WA Today:

Residents in regional Western Australia have been cut off from watching Channel 9 programs on their televisions after the network was unable to strike a deal with the state's licence holders WIN and Prime. 
Nine released a statement on Friday morning saying WIN and Prime rejected all offers to find a reasonable negotiated agreement despite Nine concluding new program supply agreements for all other regional licence areas across Australia. 

All Nine, GEM and GO programming ceased to broadcast in from midnight last night. 

Click here to read full story. 

Harvey Norman Furniture’s Half Yearly Clearance has been EXTENDED

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Harvey Norman Furniture is extending their giant ½ Yearly Clearance until 4pm this Saturday 2nd July! AND further discounts have been applied.

Until Saturday you can get:

A further 10% off bedding – mattresses, ensembles, bedroom furniture and manchester

40% off all rugs

20% off Aussie Made Lounge and Dining Suites (off original ticketed price excludes advertised lines)

 

And here it is…the Biggest End of Year Event at Harvey Norman Electrical

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Today is the day you have been waiting for –
Harvey Norman Electrical’s biggest end of year event is here

For 11 hours only you can get the biggest and best deals in town at Harvey Norman Electrical.

There are amazing run out prices on a range of products, including – 

Clearance Dyson Vacuums like the Dyson DC37 Origin Bagless Vacuum Cleaner for just $398

Big TVs like the Skyworth 55” Full HD LED LCD TV for $599, and 65” Teac Ultra HD Smart LED for $1299 - THAT’S RIGHT $1299 for a 65” Ultra HD LED TV!

White goods including fridges like the 228L Samsung Fridge for $299 and dishwashers like the Bosch White Freestanding Dishwasher for $549

Bissell Steam Mops for $49 (only 15 in stock) and Bissell Carpet Shampooers for $79 (only 25 in stock) – both of these won’t last long so make sure you get in quick.

Plus HEAPS more amazing prices in store, like 25% off all small appliances including kettles, toasters, mixers, juicers and more.

And for today only get 60 Months interest free, with a minimum purchase of $500.

So make sure you get down to 38 Chapman Road today – this sale is for ONE day only and is not to be missed!

There is limited stock so beat the rush – Harvey Norman Electrical is open 9am to 8pm, make sure you get yourself the deal of the year.

Terms and Conditions apply, Blackout Sale does not include already discounted items or on sale items.

 

Is your Portable compressor/power pack not holding a charge anymore?

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If your portable compressor or power pack isn’t holding a charge anymore then Sun City Batteries can help. They not only supply replacement batteries but they can help you replace them as well.

Maybe you just need a new battery? 
Sun City Batteries carry batteries for all makes and models - for cars, motor cycles, scooters, boats, farming equipment through to on highway Trucks and Mining equipment, as well as storage batteries and portable solar storage batteries. If they haven’t got it, they are happy to get it in for you.

Sun City Batteries are proud stockists of Cobra, Amaron, Neuton Power, SSB (HR Series), Vision and Bosch AGM batteries.

Being a 100% locally owned and operated small business our focus is on customer service and a high quality product.

If you can’t get to Sun City Batteries, their customer support vehicle can come to you. Fitting and Delivery up to 10km of the Geraldton CBD is free (Conditions may apply). 

Please call Nathan on 0427 658 468 or 08 9934 6903 or come in and see them at the Sun City Solar complex, 140 Flores Road Geraldton

 

Fire at Tarcoola Tavern

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Just before 5.00am Police and DFES were called to a tavern on Brand Highway that was on fire.

DFES were able to extinguish the fire and Geraldton Detectives are currently investigating the cause of the fire, which at this stage appears to be suspicious.

Residents around town were shocked to see the damage, with many contacting Everything Geraldton regarding the incident.

"Does anyone know what happened outside Tarcoola Tavern this morning? Police had it taped off, police in sperm suits, and two paddy wagons. Traffic control was in place closing off the lane."

"... Tarcoola tavern. Looks like it's been on fire. Cops everywhere!"

"Goodbye tarcy tavern its burnt to the ground =( office and part bottleshop is gone"

2 Days until the Biggest End of Year Event at Harvey Norman Electrical

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For one day only on Thursday 30th June Harvey Norman Electrical is having a GIANT end of year event. If you have been waiting for the sale of the year, then this is it – don’t miss out!

Harvey Norman Electrical is located at 38 Chapman Road or you can call them on 9964 0100

 

TAB sale: Minister admits privatisation could see electronic gaming machines outside Crown Perth - ABC

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Pokies everywhere causes so many social problems in the eastern states. If this happens, it's pretty clear how much the Liberal government care about our communities. 

Get on the phone to Ian Blayney and let him know what you think.  

Click here to read full story.