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January 2005

Novemeber 2004
December 2004

January 2005

The Nanaimo Bar:

The Nanaimo Bar recipe dates back to the early 1930s, possibly from a recipe called the Chocolate Fridge Cake. There have been many searches and no evidence supports the connection, or has not ever been named "Nanaimo Bar(s)." Others claim that it was created in New York during the same time period however locals from Nanaimo, BC say it goes back to the coal-mining days of early Nanaimo, when it was sent to the miners from their friends and relatives in the United Kingdom as a gift. In short, this coal-mining connection could be legend rather than fact, and suited to promote Nanaimo's heritage. Regardless of where this recipe came from, the Nanaimo Bar is still a great and delicious treat and is loved by all. Please see the Nanaimo Bar recipe shown below.

Nanaimo Bar - Ingredients:

Nanaimo Bar - Base

2 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Nanaimo Bar - Filling

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar

Nanaimo Bar - Glaze

4 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

Nanaimo Bar - Procedure:

Nanaimo Bar - Base

Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill.

Nanaimo Bar - Filling

Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.

Nanaimo Bar - Glaze

Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill.
Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars.

Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate.

November 2004

National Heavy Equipment Show:

There will be a 2005 National Heavy Equipment Show featuring Cranes, Rigs, ways to set marketing goals, ways to find new customers, and ways to check your competitors.

The National Heavy Equipment Show will be held in April and you will have the opportunity to display your heavy equipment lines to such people as contractors, owners, and operators. Usually this would be very difficult and costly to acheive.

The National Heavy Equipment Show is the biggest and most attended Heavy Equipment show in Canada. In 2003 10,862 people attended!

There will also be a rental pavillion that will showcase over 100 booths with the newest products on the market. There will be specialists from the light and heavy construction sectors to offer help with these products.

There will even be a Backhoe Rodea that will showcase Canada's top equipment operators in order to win the trophy.

December 2004

Anti-2-Block Systems:

Wireless, two component system consisting of a boom mounted switch and a reciever panel.

No cable reels, no snags, no broken wires - EVER!!

This system warns the operator of an impending two block condition with both audible and visual alarms, and provides the output signal necessary for shut off devices.

Radio Anti-2-Block System Is:

Easily installed - time to install averages one hour
Operator Friendly - maintenance free & simple to use
Self-checking in design - advanced 'handshake' technology
Shut-off Ready - fully wired to power shut-off solenoids
Built Rugged - reliable operation through weather and usage extremes
Cost Effective - ensured quality while saving time and money
Anti-2-Block Options:
Intrinsically safe, marine specification
Long range tower erection systems

The Crane and Rig Staff would like to wish all of their valued customers and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Best Wishes for 2005!