maungaturoto matters issue 56 march 06

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Issue 56 March 2006 Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’

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Congratulations to:-

Hayden Tee, local boy from Maunga-turoto, who is staring as “Marius” in Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London. Hayden as a youngster was a member of our very own Otamatea Repertory Thea-tre. Which just shows that great things await all present members. Hayden was performing in Australia be-fore taking up his role in England.

We wish him every success.

You often hear the siren going and you of-

ten wonder vaguely what service has been

called out, where are they going?

To answer all your questions there will be an

Information Day held at the St. John Am-

bulance Station on Saturday March 11.

This wonderful organisation, run mainly by

volunteers are looking for more volunteers.

(See full story on pages 4 and 5).

They are such a dedicated band of people

that we as a small community township,

could not be without and we owe them a lot.

As of course we do with our other brilliant

volunteer service - the Fire Service.

We have many talented individuals in our

small town and the children are no excep-

tion. Recently they held two performances

at the theatre. Although I was unable to

attend, I have heard that they were superb.

The children were a delight with a lot of

talent - future Hollywood stars in the mak-

ing?. Many of the children had never been

on stage before, but carried their perform-

ance through beautifully.

They played to a full house, with standing

room only for the evening performance.

A wonderful time was had by all, and the

parents were asking “when will they do an-

other one?”.

So congratulations to Maura and Peter

Flower, who did an excellent job.

We all look forward to the next production.

Don’t forget the Rotary Auction on Satur-

day 11 March — bargains for all no doubt!

Until next month

Eve


Non-profit organisations are urged to send in articles to

promote themselves, especially those that have paid up for

the year and are entitled to a free quarter page space. We

would love to hear from you! If you have an item you want

mentioned in the “Matters” you can either contact me at the

address below or drop it into the RED BOX in the window at

Tony’s Stationers in Hurndall Street. If it is an advert the

fees are printed on the top right of Page 1.

Please note we do not usually accept photographs as they do not copy very well and the effect is often lost; and we do not accept “Letters to the Editor” as we do not have enough room to print them.


DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE Advertising and Editorial:

MONDAY 20 MARCH

Editor Eve Tinsley

81 Gorge Rd

Ph: (09) 431-8624

E-Mail contributions to:-

maungie.mtrs @clear.net.nz

Payments to Maungaturoto Business Association

P.O. Box 47, Maungaturoto or

Contact Gale Albert, Ph: (09) 431 8232;

Fax: (09) 431 8292; Mob: 0274 8555

E-mail:[email protected]

Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available Long or short term hire

We also have for purchase Child Harnesses, Locking Clips and Ext. Straps

For rental details Ph Kathleen Rich (09)431 8505

PARENT SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING

Held on the first Thursday of every month At the Plunket Rooms on Hurndall St in

Maungaturoto From 10am to Midday. Please come along for a coffee and meet other

parents and caregivers. Toys and books are available for the children.

The discussion topic for March 2nd will be Child Nutrition, led by Rixt Botello.

Details for each month's Parent Support Group meeting can be found on the notice boards at the

Doctor's Surgery, Tony's and 4-Square.

For further details Ph Jennifer (09) 431 6343.

CAR SEAT RENTAL SCHEMES

Community

MAUNGATUROTO

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

MEETING

WEDNESDAY

1st MARCH

COMMUNITY CENTRE

5.30 PM

The Community Health

Days

That’s every Thursday 4pm to 5pm

Homebuilders House

Maungaturoto.

Maungaturoto Matters Community

MAUNGATUROTO’S NEW ADDITION

If you have driven through town lately you have probably noticed the large notice board across from the St John’s Ambulance Station. This was built on behalf of the Maungaturoto Business Association for the community to use for advertising up-coming events. We would like to thank Ken Finlayson for all his hard work re-building and erecting the sign and also a big thanks to John Massey for his help bending and welding the stands. It is good to have such a wonderful sign for all to use. Please respect it and look after it, it takes a lot of effort and fund-raising to provide such items. If your group has something they wish to adver-tise please give me a ring on 4318 599. You may have also noticed that our small notice board has recently been tidied up. I will endeav-our to keep this up, but a few small requests from me: please keep ad sizes to a reasonable size, all notices are to be dated as notes will be up for one month only. If there is no date on a note please don’t get put out if it is removed, it just means I have no idea how long it’s been up and may re-move it, and please no business advertising, it’s a community notice board not a newspaper. On a different note it was great to see some new faces at the last Business Association meeting, and as always more are always welcome, just give Gale a ring (4318 786) for all the info and she will be more than happy to help you out. Till next time

Terri Donaldson

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The Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters is looking for a new Editor, Editor, Editor, Editor, or at least a relief editor.

Due to previous commitments I will not be available to prepare, produce, print and distribute the Maunga-

turoto Matters for the months of May, June and July.

So the ‘Matters’ ‘Matters’ ‘Matters’ ‘Matters’ is looking for someone who will take over (at least for that time)

If you feel that you could take on this challenge please call Gale AlbertGale AlbertGale AlbertGale Albert, Secretary of the Maungaturoto

Business Association on (09) 431 8232(09) 431 8232(09) 431 8232(09) 431 8232

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BUSABOUT TRIPS MAUNGATUROTO

You would have seen the flyers arriving in your mail boxes about Busabout.

What a wonderful scheme this is and a great service for the community. It is the brain child of Joyce Brooks with the aid of Pat Tuhy and Doug Slater. The purpose of Busabout is to enable those who choose not to drive long distances, or those who for various reasons are no longer driving, to enjoy visiting other areas at a very reasonable cost. This enables one to enjoy the journey stress free and in the company of friends. The last trip on 24 February was to Whanga-rei, a previous one was to Dargaville. At present Busabout is operating once a month, but obviously if the call is there for the service, then Joyce and her group will look at increasing the service. Busabout is for everyone, not just the elderly and a very personal service is guaranteed. An example is that one passenger had to be at Whangarei Hospital, so the bus detoured and drop the passenger right at the door, thanks to the thoughtfulness of the driver. I’m not sure which one, but Les Chapman and Bill Lewis are the gentlemen who drive the bus. Options for the future depending on demand, are trips to shows and the theatre. This is a much needed service in Maunga-turoto and fantastic that we now have it. Support for such a venture is paramount and we all should utilise it . You know what they say - “Use it or Lose It” Best wishes to Joyce, Pat and Doug for having the foresight to introduce such a much needed service into our community.


General information on Maungaturoto Ambulance

Last year attended 430 ambulance jobs (record month in January being 62 jobs) The 17 members and pride themselves in providing a 24/7 service to their community. There has not been a day in the last 50 year that the ambulance has not been crewed. They need more volunteers to ensure this vital service continues to provide its high standard of care. Their area covers from Waiotira (in the north), Te Hana (in the south), Te Arai Pt/Mangawhai (in the east) to, Matakohe/Tinopai (in the west) but at times backups Bream Bay, Wellsford & Warkworth areas. The Kaiwaka First Response is down to 6 members and finds it very hard to cover their area during the week days.

An Information Day and FREE 4-hour first aid course is being held on Sat 11 March at the Maungaturoto ambulance station (12-5pm) and at the Kaiwaka Ambulance station on Sun 12 March (12-5pm). Phone 0800 STJOHN (0800 785 646) if you are interested in becoming a volunteer or attending the FREE 4-hour first aid course. Pat Hosford (Volunteer Station Manager) Why she joined

To help the wider community. Family history of both parents being involved in Maungaturoto St John. Length of Service

14 yrs

Most memorable moment All cases are different so it’s difficult to pick one. A simple thank you or letter of thanks means an awful lot to me. What she enjoys most about being a volunteer The family atmosphere, educational advantages within St John, and making a difference in the community. Interests

Reading, grandchildren, family, writing, and being a volunteer ambulance officer. Judith (Jude) Reid Why she joined

After my husband survived a heart attack, the wonderful volunteers inspired me tolearn more and help others in the process. Length of Service

9 yrs

Most memorable moment Not one in particular. Doing the best I can to treat and transport a patient safely to hospital. What she enjoys most about being a volunteer Assisting and helping others in the community. Being part of a wonderful crew, and the ability to learn and advance my skills

Interests

Gardening, reading, family and being a volunteer ambulance officer. (photo opposite – Jude Reid on left, Pat Hosford on right) Mark Going Rural Support Officer St John - Northland

PO Box 8011, Whangarei Bus. (09) 437 4128

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Email. [email protected]


Maungaturoto & Kaiwaka join “30 in three” campaign

The dedicated St John team at Maungaturoto & Kaiwaka would welcome more volunteers They are holding a campaign to recruit operational volunteers to work on ambulances The campaign launches a wider push by St John to recruit 30 volunteers, Northland-wide, in the next three months. St John rural support officer Mark Going says St John volunteers are everyday people who make a differ-ence. “You don’t need a medical background, St John provides all the training you need.” Mr Going says previous volunteers in Northland have liked it so much, they have decided to pursue full-time careers with St John. “St John volunteering is a way for people to help their community, gain personal satisfaction, learn new skills, gain free clinical training and be part of a team.” Until May, St John is touring 16 Northland towns and holding free blood pressure checks, station open days, free mini- first aid training courses, distributing information brochures and posters and answering people’s questions about ambulance work. Look out for these opportunities in your local area from February 20, culminating in the station open day and a free four-hour course at Maungaturoto station on March 11 (12-5pm) and Kaiwaka station on March 12 (12-5pm). “We welcome the opportunity to help clear up myths and misconceptions about ambulance work,” says Mr Going.” People think of it as all blood and guts. But injuries are just a small part of our work - more often it is about caring for our community at medical incidents.” Mr Going encourages people who want to make a difference in their community to phone St John on 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646) or visit the website www.stjohn.org.nz


NEW EXHIBITION COMING TO THE KAURI MUSEUM:

Gowns to party in …. From the 19th & 20th Century

From the sedate waltzes of the late 19th century to the flappers and Charleston of the 20th comes a dazzling array of “gowns to party in”. Rarely do these gowns see the light of day as they are held in archival storage at The Kauri Mu-seum and if the truth be known probably did not see the light of day back in their heyday of late night balls and parties! But on this rare occasion a wide selection of these glamorous old gowns are to be displayed for one month at The Kauri Museum in Matakohe. It is interesting to note that the ladies kept their ball gowns and party dresses while the formal wear for men has all but disappeared. However for the exhibition a few dinner suits including that of former Prime Minister Gordon Coates will make an appearance to partner the beauty of the la-dies’ evening wear. For those who nostalgically recall those party days of a bygone era this is an exhibition not to be missed. On show from FRIDAY 3RD MARCH – SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 2006

BEAUTIFUL GOWN WITH LOCAL HISTORY A ball gown, originally worn by Mrs M Glenie at the Ruawai Country Womens Institute Debutante Ball in 1956 is just one of the many stunning gowns on show in the upcoming exhibition “Gowns to Party In”. It is made of pink satin taffeta overlaid with black lace and now is part of the extensive textile col-lection at The Kauri Museum. The provenance of the gown is really lovely. Mrs Glenie was President at the Presentation of the Debutantes Committee. It is said that on the day of the ball she was surprised with a gift of this dress from her husband. It was apparently a perfect fit.

Ed’s Note: Regretably the photos of these beautiful gowns did not copy well into the ‘Matters”


Linking Hands Report Update

February 2006

As we enter this year it is unclear

where "Linkinghands" is headed.

We have remained active but in a

very limited way. Our hope is to

keep going and be of service to this

community of Maungaturoto. We

operate from home and can be con-

tacted by phone 094318855 or by

email [email protected].

Our service is a free information and

support service. We will link you

up with Health Support Groups and

Service providers. We can put you

in touch with those best able to

meet your need. We will resource

information on you behalf or put you

in touch with those who can.

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Homebuilders Community House

Well the year has started with a bang and we are of and running down the track trying to keep ahead of all the plans

and players out there.

Our first parenting programme was a great success and helped solve a few problems for some worried parents.

This programme will be running again this year in April and then again later in Sep-

tember. Phone us to get your name down before it fills up...094319080. Our next workshop, ‘Healthy Relationships’ is starting in early March and we are taking registrations now for that. This is a 6 week course, Mondays only and deals with relationships between you and others, a great self esteem

building course helping you to better understand and communicate.

Remember these courses are all funded and brought to you free of charge.

The Community health Plan

This started 16th Feb with a good number of people all keen to find out what we were on about and all had expectations of something different. The public health Dietician gave a brief talk on the basics of eating healthy and this was fol-lowed by questions and answers, a chart of what to eat and how much was handed out and added was a little questionnaire that asked… what did you eat today? This was followed by a one minute health check, blood pressures and a weigh in for those that wanted it, from the District nurse then came Renee from Sports Northland with the pedome-ters and the challenge to do 10,000 steps a day. Looking forward to seeing the improvement weekly There were so much interest but we were running out of time and had to defer questions to the next session.

Following week we had a guest speaker by way of a local Homeopath and many more questions were answered ,

we are also making available a 1st aid kit of homeopathic remedies and look forward to meeting next month with the

Diabetes society president who is taking us for a trip to the supermarket

That’s every Thursday 4pm to 5pm Homebuilders House Maungaturoto. In future Maungie Matters we intend to print the details of who’s coming to talk and what dates but as yet we are

not quite organized enough in advance with our gust speakers.

Pahi Kids Big day out is coming February 26th and fingers crossed for the weather but this goes to print before the

event has happened so I hope I can report next month that it was a great day out for the families.

Good Old Days Luncheon is on again 1st Wednesday of each month and we look forward to seeing our

team of senior citizens and hearing their tales of Christmas treats and trappings.

That’s about it from us at homebuilders, remember we are here to help and welcome you all to drop in to our commu-

nity house in Hurndall St, Monday to Friday, or phone us if you have a problem and we will do our best to help you

thru whatever it is that you are struggling with. Ph 094319080

Have a great March…beware of the eyes……Maureen


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REST HOME NEWS

Hello again from the Rest Home.

Well the year is getting off to a good start. Hazel and Ginny are organizing people to read to Residents who can no longer man-age to read themselves.

We have got a small group of residents go-ing down town once a week, we still need help with this as we do not have many vol-unteer walkers yet.

We have jigsaws, card games and board games but still need volunteers to help with these. We are organizing some mov-ies for during the day and some craft ac-tivities so thing are really moving along.

The are 3 new residents in the Rest Home and everyone is enjoying the new faces and lively conversations.

Please feel free to come in and share you ideas for the Rest Home with us.

Enjoy the warm weather From all of us at the Rest Home.

Losing Your Sight What is it like to lose a great deal of your sight? I found this out quite suddenly when I de-velop0ed Maculate Degeneration which in my case was caused by a haemorrhage behing the eyes resulting the loss of my central vision. This mean I can no longer focus on anything. Colours become indistinct, everything and every-one become mere shadows. I can not recognize a friend or even my daughters. My ears become by “eyes” . A small group of acquaintances can be a lonely place when I can not see who they are. Because everything I see is a shadow of grey, people can be skeptical when I can see a dark spot on the floor but not them. The Royal NZ Foundation for the Blind have been very helpful in the beginning. Talking books have made up for my inability to read. Talking magazines give me the topical news. The talking clock and watch are invaluable. Very large specially designed cards allow me to while away time playing patience. Help that is not overpower, people saying who they are when we meet and special friends and family are my life line. I cannot thank them enough. Lou Roadley Maungaturoto

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I’d like to introduce myself

My name is Tiger L.

I belong to Hayden Lupton

And he treats me very well.

But often in the holidays

He goes off to the beach.

And though I try to walk there,

It’s a place I cannot reach.,

I get bored staying on the farm

When he is far way

And so across the paddocks

I venture on my way.

I chase after a butterfly

And then a great big rabbit.

I try to catch a native bird

(I know it’s a bad habit!).

Before I know where time has gone

I’ve wandered much too far

And wind up in a stranger’s place

Hiding under their car.

The lady’s name is Margaret

And he is Uncle Fred.

I have a smooch of all their stuff

And clamber on their bed.

Lady Margaret has these plates and stuff

It all is really nice.

But I think it is a bit too posh

And it doesn’t smell of mice.

She takes me to the vet’s next day

Though she is fond of me.

(I’d tried to smooch her royal plates

And it ain’t her cup of tea!)

There really isn’t anyone

Who seems to know my face.

I’m feeling rather lonely

A cat lost out in space.

I have another car ride

(Not my greatest thrill,)

And end up in this groovy place

A cat retreat on a hill.

They give me heaps of food to eat

And lots of love and cuddles.

I even get to catfight

And play out in the puddles.

But luckily my owners

They read the Maungie Matters

And race up here to find me

Or my life would be in tatters.

So if you see me wandering

A tabby with white feet

Then take me to the Luptons’ place

And I’ll think you’re real neat!

This poem is based on a true story and the name of the char-

acters has been retained to protect the innocent (or at least

get our cat back). Thanks to Lady Margaret and Uncle Fred

for their wonderful hospitality (Tiger says ditch the dogs next

time) and to the wonderful people at the Animal Shelter in the

Brynderwyns. They do a fabulous job and deserve our sup-port.

Master Tiger


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“Was Humpty Dumpty Pushed?”

Many media commentators bemoan the scarcity of insightful investigative journalism in New Zealand's metropolitan dailies. In an attempt to address this I present this expose as an exclusive scoop for our own local publication.

Recent shocking revelations have rocked the foundations of the nursery rhyme world. Whilst it has long been be-lieved that:

“Humpty Dumpty, sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty, had a great fall All the kings horses And All the Kings men Couldn’t put Humpty together again”.

It seems a review of the case has thrown doubts over the accidental nature of Humpty’s untimely end. In an exclu-sive interview, eminent psychologist “Little Jack Horner” revealed “Without Doubt” Humpty was a victim. In a raw and fragile state he was put in a vulnerable position then pushed beyond his ability to cope he simply cracked up.

He maintains a more accurate account of the tragedy would be:

“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty wasn’t happy at all That same old problem depressed him again What came first, the egg or the hen?”

He adds that, “although Humpty had been diagnosed with Minor shell shock, treatment providers failed to foresee the possibility of a total breakdown. An OSH investigation has shown that warning signs were not displayed on the wall and their report also notes, “allowing an egg to sit on a wall clearly breaches the egg safety code of conduct.” Charges have been laid against the walls owner who has been granted interim name suppression.

Egg Rights advocate and close family friend of the Dumpty’s “Mother Goose” instead lays the blame on All the Kings horses and men saying:

“The King was in the counting house, counting out his money, The Queen was in the parlour eating bread and honey, The horses were incompetent, the men were mean and grumpy, No-one seemed to find the time to put together Humpty Dumpty”.

Mother Goose’s view is supported by a former Sergeant in the “Kings Men”. He said “There is an attitude that if you’re going to make an omelette you’ve got to break a few eggs”

However, a spokesman for Horses and Men defended the department. A prepared statement said, “All reasonable steps to ensure a positive outcome were taken. However, lack of trained staff and inadequate resourcing means that some eggs inevitably slip through the cracks”. Additional training will be given and there is to be a review of proce-dure to minimise future egg repair failure.

In response to issues raised by the Humpty Dumpty case, the minister for fairy tales said today from the Beehive, “In the interest of egg safety we will be instituting heavy penalties for eggs found sitting on walls, ledges and shelves. This will send a clear message to all imaginary characters to make sure they put all their eggs into one basket.

The four and twenty blackbirds assert that the proposals are an insult to believers of nursery rhymes and have threatened to peck off noses in retaliation. The feelings of most though are best expressed by Goosey Goosey Gander.

“In nursery rhyme or nation Filled in law and regulation Many words are spoken But still some eggs get broken And as politicians ramble Eggs are getting scrambled Not for want of legislation But for want of will to save ‘em”.

I apologise to readers who might find this a bit “out there” but have you read the real news lately?? Another Worzel exclusive!


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KID’S MEALSKID’S MEALSKID’S MEALSKID’S MEALS

CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHICKEN NUGGETS & chips chips chips chips $5.50$5.50$5.50$5.50

FISHFISHFISHFISH & chips & chips & chips & chips $6.00$6.00$6.00$6.00

HAMBURGER HAMBURGER HAMBURGER HAMBURGER & chips& chips& chips& chips $6.00$6.00$6.00$6.00

SNACKS:SNACKS:SNACKS:SNACKS: OPEN STEAK SANDWICH OPEN STEAK SANDWICH OPEN STEAK SANDWICH OPEN STEAK SANDWICH & salad & salad & salad & salad $9.50 $9.50 $9.50 $9.50

OPEN CHICKEN SANDWICH OPEN CHICKEN SANDWICH OPEN CHICKEN SANDWICH OPEN CHICKEN SANDWICH & salad& salad& salad& salad $9.50 $9.50 $9.50 $9.50

THE COUNTRY CLUB BIG BURGERTHE COUNTRY CLUB BIG BURGERTHE COUNTRY CLUB BIG BURGERTHE COUNTRY CLUB BIG BURGER lamb or beeflamb or beeflamb or beeflamb or beef $9.50$9.50$9.50$9.50

MAINS: MAINS: MAINS: MAINS: all main meals come with salad or vegetables chips or potato

TERAKI TERAKI TERAKI TERAKI pan fried in herbs & butter sauce pan fried in herbs & butter sauce pan fried in herbs & butter sauce pan fried in herbs & butter sauce $18.00$18.00$18.00$18.00

TERAKI TERAKI TERAKI TERAKI deep fried in a garlic & herb batterdeep fried in a garlic & herb batterdeep fried in a garlic & herb batterdeep fried in a garlic & herb batter $18.00$18.00$18.00$18.00

RUMP STEAK RUMP STEAK RUMP STEAK RUMP STEAK $18.00$18.00$18.00$18.00

SCOTCH FILLETSCOTCH FILLETSCOTCH FILLETSCOTCH FILLET $19.50$19.50$19.50$19.50

STEAK DIANNE STEAK DIANNE STEAK DIANNE STEAK DIANNE bacon, mushroom, white wine saucebacon, mushroom, white wine saucebacon, mushroom, white wine saucebacon, mushroom, white wine sauce $19.50$19.50$19.50$19.50

HALF ROAST CHICKEN HALF ROAST CHICKEN HALF ROAST CHICKEN HALF ROAST CHICKEN with all the trimmingswith all the trimmingswith all the trimmingswith all the trimmings $19.00$19.00$19.00$19.00

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EXTRAS: SIDE SALAD $3.50 EXTRAS: SIDE SALAD $3.50 EXTRAS: SIDE SALAD $3.50 EXTRAS: SIDE SALAD $3.50 ROAST VEGETABLES $3.50 ROAST VEGETABLES $3.50 ROAST VEGETABLES $3.50 ROAST VEGETABLES $3.50

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PRAWN CUTLETSPRAWN CUTLETSPRAWN CUTLETSPRAWN CUTLETS half a dozen prawns pan fried in butter

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CALAMARICALAMARICALAMARICALAMARI pan fried with a chilli sauce $6.50

VENISON VENISON VENISON VENISON meat balls in a plum sauce $6.50

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EYE FILLET EYE FILLET EYE FILLET EYE FILLET with an oyster sauce $23.50

SALMON FILLETS SALMON FILLETS SALMON FILLETS SALMON FILLETS with Béarnaise sauce $$$$22.50

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Maungaturoto Matters Schools

Maungaturoto Matters Schools

Otamatea High SchoolOtamatea High SchoolOtamatea High SchoolOtamatea High School P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628

PTCA News

A major fundraiser that the PTCA is currently or-ganising is the Buy a Block campaign. For $40.00 you buy a metal plaque with your name and/ or business engraved on it. It will then be cemented on to the exterior wall of the new Gym-nasium extension. Your donation will contribute to new gymnasium equipment and to permanent shade shelters around the school. We are par-ticularly grateful to see local businesses partici-pating in this scheme. For further information, please contact Nikki Donaldson at the school of-fice (09 4318230).

Archives Board No 4 Installed The 1981-1985 Archives Board was presented to the school at Assembly on Friday 17 Feb. Head Boy in 1984, Todd Morgan, performed the unveil-ing honours. Our grateful thanks are again ex-tended to Margaret Mulholland who has tirelessly tracked down photographs and names of this, the most challenging era we have researched to date, owing to some gaps in our collection of photographs. Thank you, as well, to all who have helped in any way to enable this board to be completed. We are working hard to have a full set of boards installed in the hall for your interest and perusal at the forthcoming OHS Reunion. Events Calendar up to 31 March 2006:

Fri 3 March Music Mania OHS Hall Tues 7 Feb Term 1 starts for Yrs 7 Tues 7 March Triathlon, Ruakaka Wed 8 Mach Boys’ & Girls’ Cricket Tournament PTCA Meeting 7.30pm Staffroom Thur 9 March South Zone Athletics Sport Fri 10 March Year 13 Geography Trip to Omaha Mon 13 March – Fri 17 Mar Progressive Achieve-ment Tests Years 7-10 Mon 13 March and Mon 20 March Robertson Shield 3 Cricket and Girls’ Leaf Cup Wed 22 March OHS Triathlon Thur 23 March Parent Teacher Report Eve-ning Fri 24 March Dairy Expo (Year 11) Mon 27 March BOT Meeting 7.30pm Staffroom Regards Elizabeth Perry Assistant Principal

Schools

Congratulations to 2006 School Prefects

Back Row from left: Craig Thornton Sarahlee Cobb, Jaimee Kingi, Jeffrey Chellew Front Row from left: Claire Gilligan, Keita Fuller 2006 OHS Swimming Sports A very successful and enjoyable annual Swim-ming Sports was held on 16 February. Winners’ details can be found in the OHS Newsletter or on the school website www.otamatea.school.nz . Pictured below are this year’s senior swimming champions Jaimee Kingi and Kazuma Tanaka

Thank you to Mr Chambers and his team of as-sistants for a well-run event.


Fencing Contractors

For all your Agricultural and Domestic fences:

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Lifestyle blocks

Sub divisions

Stockyards

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Repairs

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Contact Kelly or Karen:

Phone (09) 431 8851 Mobile (021) 431885

Email [email protected]

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Maungaturoto Matters Clubs & Organisations

MAUNGATUROTOMAUNGATUROTOAEROBICS CLUBAEROBICS CLUB

BODY BARBODY BARBODY BARBODY BARMonday Nights 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Maungaturoto Country ClubA rapid fat-burning class that uses adjustable weights to tone and condition muscles while raising metabolic rate

for rapid fat-burning.“The worlds fastest way to get in shape”

BOX STEPBOX STEPBOX STEPBOX STEPThursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Maungaturoto Country ClubA cardiovascular program that uses a height-adjustable step. Using simple-to-follow moves and inspirational music STEP allows you to train at the intensity you want without having to think too hard. A high-energy, athletic cardio blast that provides a range of benefits including muscle toning, calorie burning and lower body muscle definition.

Adults Students

(10 yrs+)

Casual Rate – per class $4.00 $3.00Concession Rate – 10 classes $35.00 $25.00

Come along to the Country Club, bring your drink, towel& join instructor Karina Allen for an Awesome Work Out!

For more information phone Kim Allen (09) 4318-445Café open 6pm – 9pm Thurs-Sat

MAUNGATUROTOMAUNGATUROTOAEROBICS CLUBAEROBICS CLUB

BODY BARBODY BARBODY BARBODY BARMonday Nights 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Maungaturoto Country ClubA rapid fat-burning class that uses adjustable weights to tone and condition muscles while raising metabolic rate

for rapid fat-burning.“The worlds fastest way to get in shape”

BOX STEPBOX STEPBOX STEPBOX STEPThursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Maungaturoto Country ClubA cardiovascular program that uses a height-adjustable step. Using simple-to-follow moves and inspirational music STEP allows you to train at the intensity you want without having to think too hard. A high-energy, athletic cardio blast that provides a range of benefits including muscle toning, calorie burning and lower body muscle definition.

Adults Students

(10 yrs+)

Casual Rate – per class $4.00 $3.00Concession Rate – 10 classes $35.00 $25.00

Come along to the Country Club, bring your drink, towel& join instructor Karina Allen for an Awesome Work Out!

For more information phone Kim Allen (09) 4318-445Café open 6pm – 9pm Thurs-Sat

TAEKWONDO LESSONS

MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS

MAUNGATUROTO CENTENNIAL HALL

6.PM TO 7.30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS MARTIN

PHONE 09 431 6068

Our AGM was held on the 13th of Feb and it was great

to see all positions filled. Mike Schimanski is our new

president with Tracey James as vice-president and also

secretary. Peter Cave stays as treasurer with Karla

Shadbolt as Women’s Club Captain and Colin Storey as

Men’s Club Captain. Heather Lupton is Publicity

Officer.

Business House will get underway shortly and Kenny Finlayson is organizing this. If you are new to the area and would like to give squash a go Business House is ideal. It is not too serious (though very competitive off court) and a chance to meet others and have a drink together after the game. If you are interested then call Kenny on 4318599. Subs will stay the same as last year and I will put out a

newsletter shortly with details.

So enough excuses get out there and start squashing! The

first tournaments will be here before you know it.

For more info call Kenny Finlayson, Heather Lupton or

Colin Storey.

Maungaturoto Squash Club News

March 2006

Thought for the week:

“ If at first you don’t succeed, try again, and again, and again and again...One day it will

pay off.”

MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN

CLUB February 15th the club had a wonder-

ful day out visiting Nurseries and

gardens in the Matakana area.

The Bromeliad Nursery Exotica was

the first stop with a huge number of

plants for sale.

The Protea Patch a nursery full of

Porteas and many other plants for

sale.

After lunch on the Matakana Wharfe

we visited Sally Greenwood’s extensive

garden with an interesting collection

of Dahlias. Some members became

lost on the way to the garden!!!

We then headed for Villa Mt. Tama-

hunga where after climbing a steep

bush track to the house, we could view

the terraced garden and Olives and

grapes growing on the hillside.

March Meeting another day out on the

15th. To be advised later.

TWILIGHT GOLF

AND

LADIES HIT AND GIGGLE

AT THE COURSE AT THE

COUNTRY CLUB

THURSDAY

AT 5.30PM

Also the club need new members

Contact Ray Allen 09-431-8315


Clubs & Organisations

Phone RSA: 431 8313 or Ray Allen, Sec/Treasurer evenings 09- 431 4525


Paparoa

Line Dancing At the Paparoa Hall

Thursday morning

9.30 AM

For Fun, Fitness and

To Improve Your Memory

Everybody Welcome

Now is the perfect time for interested people to come and have a look.

Our instructor, Bev Baxter from Whangarei is one

of the best

So come along and join us and get fit and have fun

and maybe come with us on our trips to workshops

around the country.

Contact

Rose Plunkett (09) 431 7418

MAUNGATUROTO BOWLING CLUB

Change of Day Now Tuesday morning roll-ups

Men and Women Every Tuesday

Commencing 9.15am

Includes coaching sessions for beginners

Spare bowls available

Mufti dress (but soft soled shoes must be worn)

New arrivals to Maungaturoto

especially welcome

Thought of joining a Bowling Club?

These friendly roll-ups enable you to Try before you buy

Contact: Jean Gillett 431-8515 Bob Edwards 431-8897


MAROHEMO HALL NEWS

Hi, there doesn’t seem to be much to re-port from the Marohemo Area this

month! Remember that if you do have any news let Ted or Heather know.

As some of you will know by now the rally won’t be gracing our area this year which is a shame as it has been

quite a draw-card. It has also provided a great fundraising opportunity for our hall and we will miss this. There is however talk in the wind of a similar event being staged here so keep an ear to

the ground.

Remember that our hall is available for hire

and could well be the perfect spot for

that party to celebrate a wedding,

anniversary, birthday….

Our hall hire rates are very

reasonable.


Hockey Players

To Play Club Hockey in 2006

Primary School Age Girls And Boys

Women 14 Years and older

AND

Men And Women 35 years plus

Little or No Experience Required !!

To come to a Golden Oldies

Day at Port Albert on April 9th

Phone Karen Cullen 4318530

Or

Kathy Cullen 4318165

PAPAROA GOLF CLUB

Looking back at last season, which must have been one of the kindest seasons on record and where those balls just kept bouncing, we can reflect on what was a good year for the friendliest little club in the north. The good crop of new members, who not only proved themselves to be an interesting bunch of characters, but who also achieved a good share of the silverware in the competitions, with Gayle Albert and Alan Martin both being winners

Results:

Ladies matchplay winner : Liz Crooks\ runner up : Lynne Causer Ladies 9-hole winner : Gayle Albert\ runner up : Christine Smith (bravo to our tireless secretary\ treasurer\ handicapper!)

Men's stroke play winners : Intermediate : Grant Ferris: Junior : Alan Martin: "D" Grade : John Saunders

Men's handicap champs. winner : Alan Martin

Men's matchplay winners : Intermediate :Grant Ferris: Junior : Alan Martin "D" Grade : John Saunders

Well done to all of the above and to all of the near misses, keep at that swing and better luck this year! A special thanks to all you guys who have worked on getting the course ready for this year and to all the ladies for their painting, and their new age colour scheme. Our new fairway mower is looking like just what we needed, our first machinery improvement in a little while, one of hopefully many improvements we will be making this season. I' ve mentioned the top job that Christine does, but there's another fellah who does a top job, (in between his other 44 commitments) and that is Vern Powell - our greenkeeper and bar manager (pretty important areas for a golf club, eh!). We hosted a level 1. coaching clinic for golfers who want to help beginners and juniors learn to play golf, something we will repeat later in the year. Which brings us to the next major happening at our club-- Opening Day! When; Sunday 5th.March.@ 10.00a.m. Where; Golf Road (off Golden Stairs Road from either Gorge Road or Swamp Road--from Paparoa-Oakley Road. What for; To play some fun golf, share a meal and meet some great people. Enquiries to Dave Churcher-4318 773, Lynne Causer-4318 050 or Christine Smith-4316 819

From Dave Churcher



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FARM LIVING

Colouring our World

The prospect of hosting a party and being a wedding venue has had the same effect as a strategi-

cally-placed bomb. Tasks that have never been close to getting on a ‘to do’ list are being handled at

record speed.

Prize for biggest weed: a puha. It’s about my height and so firmly entrenched in dry soil I’m forced

to decapitate it. Doubtless it’s quietly rallying in its dark little corner of the garden.

Hot tip about weeding: rip weeds out, leave them for a day or two so they shrivel and sad little roots

dry out. Thus dirt falls off and weeds are lighter when you lug them to compost. Naturally learn this

basic concept from Rex’s mum after the fact.

When mumblings are made about the need for deck to be painted for the wedding, think to hell with

the wedding in late March, what about our party in early February and rip into the task.

He who knows such things says the deck is Oyster Grey, so shoot off to ITM to buy large tin of same.

Prospect of using enamel deck paint almost stops me – it takes gallons of water to wash acrylic paint

out of brushes, so using turps is a huge challenge.

Yay! Things have changed in decade or so since deck last saw fresh paint. Water-based is the deal

these days. Huge relief.

Paint looks great in tin at shop. Uh oh. Paint looks ghastly when first paintbrush load gets slapped on

deck. Either recipe for Oyster Grey has changed or his memory is faulty. Sadly, suspect the latter.

Get stuck in anyway, with Rex’s mum, and paint deck Oyster Grey, a pebble shade and totally differ-

ent from the original blue/grey. Get half way through and suffer serious angst.

Call ITM. They advise to try and get colour right. Grab can of paint and zoom into shop wearing

grungy painting clothes, sweat and dabs of paint. There an hour or so while they add a shot or two of

colour, stick tin in mixer and wind furiously. Repeat perhaps a dozen times. Much frowning and

stress. Manager called upon to offer expert advice.

Friend shows up with similar problem. Claims he’s been painting but is picture of sartorial style. Says

his green is not green enough. Feel better. Other people have this problem too.

Then feel worse – paint colour veering toward aqua. Another uh oh – if we add too much tint and

paint might not stick. Have to stop.

Go home with dicked-about-with (DAW) aqua/grey paint which is totally unlike the colour required for

deck. Surprisingly, love new colour, although not sure it’s right. Paint rest of deck. Leave it two-tone

so Rex can see it.

Rex arrives, inspects deck and declares that weird pebble shade is exactly the colour the deck used to

be. What!!

Realize we’ve made major error - we can’t prove him wrong: there’s not one spot of original deck col-

our still showing. Argue the point with vigour. Even suggest that if I were to tell that to ITM staff af-

ter they’d spent hours dicking around with flipping paint colours they would be happy for me to chop

him into tiny pieces and bury him in the garden. Think he is eventually convinced pebble colour is dif-

ferent – and wrong. But he also thinks DAW aqua/grey is wrong. Decide to order a whole new can of

paint the next day and start from scratch.

Then get a visitor who raves about DAW aqua/grey. Decide to proceed and give the deck another

coat. Will get it right when it’s repainted in a decade or so. Have party, no-one comments on beauti-

ful or otherwise DAW aqua/grey deck.

A week later Rex’s mum decides to paint her dining area. She shows me the yellow she’s chosen on

the paint chart. “Oh,” I say, “that looks rather bright.” See expression on her face and make correc-

tion: “But it could turn out to be lovely.”

In masterpiece of bad timing, arrive at Zoë and Halley’s when Rex’s sister and her husband are about

to put on first coat. Offer to help. We peer at paint in tin. Yep, we agree, looks bright. Slap a bit on

a wall and stand back. Yep, we agree, paint the dining room that colour and it will be like living inside

a daffodil. Zoë is out for the day, so make executive decision. Concoct half-and-half cocktail of yellow

and white and paint room. Better, we decide, but still too cheery lollipop. Decide it needs a shot of

black or brown tint for next coat.

After deck disaster now know number one rule of paint colours: we leave a stripe of the original daf-

fodil yellow so we can prove our point.

Thanks to Rae for her contribution


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Community DirectoryCommunity DirectoryCommunity DirectoryCommunity Directory Community ServicesCommunity ServicesCommunity ServicesCommunity Services Emergency – Ambulance, fire Police 111 Ambulance 0800-61-00-66 Police 431-1150 Medical Centre 431-8576 Public Health Nurse - Claire Jaques (09) 439-7149 Care & Share Family Support 431-8227 Homebuilders Community Services & Family Help – Maungaturoto/Paparoa 4 31-9080 Kaipara District Council 0800-72-70-59 Dog, Stock & Noise Control 0800-10-58-90 Rubbish Collection 0800-57-72-48 Rubbish Mobile (Truck) 025-401-1475 Maungaturoto Community Centre Contact:- Lorraine Orford 431-8388 Maungaturoto Country Club 431-8326 Maungaturoto Library 431-8811 Maungaturoto Money Exchange 431-8028 Maungaturoto Pharmacy 431-8045 Maungaturoto Playcentre 431-8517 Maungaturoto Primary School 431-8106 Maungaturoto Rest Home 431-8696 Otamtea Christian School 431-8487 Otamatea High School 431-8230 Otamatea Marae, Batley Road 431-8337 Otamatea Reperatory Society 431-8728 Post Office 431 8315 Plunket Helpline 0800-93-39-22 Plunket Society 431-8187 School Dental Clinic 431-8163 Veterinarian, Vet Centre 431-8318 ChurchesChurchesChurchesChurches Anglican Church 431-8193 Catholic Church 431-8566 Congregation Church 431-8397 Presbytarian Church 431-7106 Community GroupsCommunity GroupsCommunity GroupsCommunity Groups Ararua Pony Club Contact President Bevan Haddrell (09) 431-8806 Arthritis Support Group 431-7405 2nd Tuesday 2nd month Craft Group Craft Group Craft Group Craft Group – different venues 431-8578 Last Thur. Of the month Cubs & ScoutsCubs & ScoutsCubs & ScoutsCubs & Scouts 431-8055 CWICWICWICWI (Country Womens Institute) 431-7405 Last Monday of the month 7.00pm Bahai FaithBahai FaithBahai FaithBahai Faith 431-8782 Friends of the Rest HomeFriends of the Rest HomeFriends of the Rest HomeFriends of the Rest Home 431-8248 1st Tuesday, 2nd month Girl Guides/BrowniesGirl Guides/BrowniesGirl Guides/BrowniesGirl Guides/Brownies 431-8530 Hockey ClubHockey ClubHockey ClubHockey Club 431-8530 Indoor BowlsIndoor BowlsIndoor BowlsIndoor Bowls 431-8055 Lions ClubLions ClubLions ClubLions Club, Maungaturoto 431-8689 2nd & 4th Monday (cont Alistair Banks) Maungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden Club 431-8611 3rd Wednesday of the month Rotary ClubRotary ClubRotary ClubRotary Club, Mangaturoto & Districts 431-8388 Tuesday nights RSARSARSARSA (Returned Services Association) 431-8313 Open Fridays 7.30pm ScrabbleScrabbleScrabbleScrabble 431-8136 500 Card evening500 Card evening500 Card evening500 Card evening 431-8117 Congregational Church Hall

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What’s on in MARCHWhat’s on in MARCHWhat’s on in MARCHWhat’s on in MARCH

Wed.01st Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting Community Centre 5.30pm Fri.03rd/ Gowns to Party In Exhibition — Kauri Museum 02 April Sun.05th Annual Fun Day Fours — Bowling Club Mon.06th Bring a Friend — Waipu Scottish Country Dance Club — Coronation Hall, Waipu 7.30pm Sat.11th Rotary Auction — Primary School Grounds 10.00am Sat.11th Information Day - St. John’s Ambulance Station 12 noon—5.00pm Tue.14th Arthritis Clinic Fri.17th St. Patrick’s Day — Country Club Thur.23rd Mobile Ear Clinic

What’s on in APRILWhat’s on in APRILWhat’s on in APRILWhat’s on in APRIL Wed.19th/ Children’s Day Camp — Paparoa Fri.21st Sat.22nd Lifestylers Field Day - Country Club

Community NoticesCommunity NoticesCommunity NoticesCommunity Notices Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting 1st Wednesday of the month Community Centre 5.30pm Maungaturoto Library Open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.00 midday Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm Tae Kwon Do Mondays & Wednesdays 6.00-7.00p Maungaturoto Community Centre Line Dancing Monday evening to be advised Thursday morning 9.30am – Paparoa Hall Mainly Music Tuesdays 10.00am Congregational Church Hall Indoor Bowls Mondays 7.15pm R.S.A.

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