May 2013 Newsletter

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Progress of Waikouaiti Area
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Community worker/Editor
Event Centre Bookings
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465 1755 or 021 1482687
For all enquiries
February
2010
EAST OTAGO FOOD
FESTIVAL
‘Hooray for Hollywood’ is the 5th Theatre
Restaurant from the Waikouaiti Amateur Music
and Drama Society and is directed by Gladys
Hope who is not only the Society’s Patron, but
was the director of the very first theatre
restaurant in Waikouaiti.
Gladys, along with choreographer Robyn
Sinclair, have utilised some of the best of our
local talent and put together a magnificent
evening of song and dance taken from major
shows such as ‘Les Miserables’, ‘The
Producers’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
The wardrobe department under the direction
of Gwen Pullar has ensured this production will
be style all the way and with the addition of live
music from Mitchell Henderson on keyboard,
Dave Brett on guitar and Mike on drums, plus
the first class food catered and served by
Victoria Hart, Kelly Simpson and their teams.
It all comes together for another truly
spectacular Theatre Restaurant not to be
missed.
East Otago Food Festival results:
Fruit Pie Competition - Sue Maxwell
Lucky ticket no. - 1090 S. Creighton
Karitane Cruise will be drawn at a later date.
Thank you to everyone involved for helping to make this such
a great day. Special thanks to our sponsors, chefs, stall
holders and the public for giving us such great support.
The Coastal Heritage Centre raised over $15,000 for the
Museum's building project.
Thank you from the fundraising committee.
Teenager Fashion
Tickets are selling fast with three of the five
nights completely booked out. So if you don’t
want to miss out please contact
Les Pullar on 4658138, Kay Black on
4657381 or Victoria Hart on 4657897
Waikouaiti Rodeo
Article – Page 5
April 2013
POWA Community News
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April 2013
CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS
Eastern Boating and Fishing Club
Last Thursday of the month
7.30pm
Clubrooms – Karitane. Contact: Leanne McLeod 465 8383
Eastern District Darts Association
Tuesday 7.30pm
Waikouaiti Racecourse Hall
Contact: Amy Cockburn 465 7115 or Andy Faulks 465 7564
East Otago Creative Fibre (Spinners &
Weavers)
1st Thursday of the month 10am 2pm
RSA Hall, Pratt Street, Waikouaiti. All welcome. Contact: Pam Stilton 465 7028 or
Pat Dunn 465 7612
East Otago Art Group
East Otago Embroiderers Guild
Tënä koutou katoa,
On the 1st of April police dealt with two eight year old children
who had gone inside a vacant crib at Waikouaiti. The pair used
a piece of wood to break a window to get in and once inside
made a mess throughout the crib and wrote on the walls, doors
and kitchen bench. Their parents were advised and the children made to
apologise to the crib owners, clean the mess and carry out a couple of hours
of community service at the Waikouaiti Police Station the following day.
Hawksbury Village. New members welcome
East Otago Events Centre
On the 14th of April a domestic dispute occurred at a Warrington address in
which a young couple became involved in an argument and one of the
parties threatened to self harm. Both parties were spoken to by police, with
one being transported to Emergency Psychiatric Services for assessment.
Contact: Jill Coughlan 465 7461 or 0212 214 2816
East Otago Social Bridge Club
Every Wednesday night at
7.20pm
Community Centre, Ronaldsay Street, Palmerston. All welcome. Lessons available.
Phone Janet 465 7987
Hydrotherapy @ Aquasize
Thursday's 9.30 - 10.30am
Hawkesbury Pool. Contact: Cherie Oldham 465 7996
Karitane Bowling Club
Thursday from 5.30pm
Social bowls followed with a $3.00 BBQ. Newcomers welcome. Bowls and coaching
provided. Contact: Bob or Joy 465 7522, Murray 465 7363
Karitane Indoor Bowling Club Inc
Winter months only
Starting 17th April 2012
Karitane Hall. Come and enjoy bowls with a friendly group of people. Contact
Margaret 465 7175 or Frances 465 8063
Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki
Monday – Friday
9.am - 4pm
[email protected] or (04) 465 7300
Kyokushin Karate
Monday 6-7pm (children and
beginners)
Hawkesbury Hall
Lions Club of Palmerston
2nd Monday of each month
Starting at 6pm Waihemo Lodge
Contact: Bruce Lee 465 7884 or Ronald Sheat 465 1331.
New members very welcome.
Starts back Monday 13th
February 2012
Contact: Barney Barton 465 1200 or Pat Heckler 465 7332
An insert A4 or A5 is $30.00 with 1100 copies
supplied.
Wednesday & Sundays
1.15pm
Ready to play at 1.30pm Waikouaiti. Contact: Anthony Nally 465 7662
POWA NEWS is well read as over 1120 are
printed and distributed.
Otago Eastern Districts Camera Club
Petanque
R.S.A.
Friday and Saturday
4pm onwards
Contact: John Craig 465 7737
POWAP
Rugby Club
Bookings – Jill Coughlan 465 7461
Rural Women NZ
Waikouaiti Branch
New members welcome.
Contact: Aileen Winmill 465 7272
Senior Citizens
Every 2nd Wednesday of the
month at 1.30pm
R.S.A. Pratt Street, Waikouaiti. New members most welcome. Contact: Lorna
465 7624
Stadium Sports
Tuesday evenings
Waikouaiti Events Centre. Contact: Jill Coughlan, 465 7461
Swimming Club
1st and 4th school term
Hawkesbury Pool. Contact: Cherie Oldham 465 7996
Tai Chi
Tuesday evening 7.00pm –
8.00pm Thursdays 1.30pm
John Brown function room, Events Centre. Contact: Joy Justice 465 8313
Twilight Tennis
Tuesday and Wednesday 6.30pm
Want a game? Contact Mary 465 7409
Waikouaiti Amateur Music and Drama
Society Inc
Waikouaiti Creative Crafts
Contact: President – Roz Henderson 465 7127, Secretary – Victoria Hart 465 7897,
Treasurer – Les Pullar 465 8138
9.30-2pm every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday
Waikouaiti Fire Station Meeting Room.
Contacts: Cathy Nally 465 7662 or Naomi Clulee 465 7572. New members most
welcome.
Waikouaiti Golf Club
Tuesdays 10am report
Saturdays 12.15pm report
Contact: Marilyn Stewart 465 7486
Waikouaiti/Karitane Living Along Group
3rd Friday of the month
Ploughmans 12.30pm
Contact: Lois Tod 465 7492 or Joan Ward 465 7728
All welcome.
Waikouaiti Indoor Bowls
Monday nights 7pm - 9pm
East Otago Events Centre.
Contact: Murray Holland 465 7482 or Janice McKenzie 465 7857
Waikouaiti Outdoor Bowls
Thursday meet 5.30pm
Start 5.45pm
Friendly bowls and BBQ, have a go! Contact: Colleen Lee 465 7558
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club
Contact for Information: Logan and Shelley Rowland 465 7673.
For East Otago Information visit:
Waikouaiti Heritage Museum,
Website: www.waikouaiti.co.nz, POWA Office,
East Otago Events Centre.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT
Contact: Jill Holland 465 7482
Every 1st, 3rd and 5th
Wednesday of the month
9.30am
POWA Community News
On the 15th of April police attended a domestic dispute at Warrington in
which a couple who had been separated for sometime became involved in an
argument after the male party turned up at the address uninvited. The male
had left prior to police arrival, and the female decided to spend the remainder
of the evening with family at Dunedin.
A standard sized advert in POWA NEWS is
only $20.00
Larger sizes are by arrangement.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
*** WANTED ***
BATTERIES
POWA is still collecting old car,
tractor, motorbike batteries.
If you have or know of anyone with
dead batteries please phone
the POWA Office to arrange
delivery/collection. All proceeds
from the sale of all batteries go
towards the continued upgrade
project.
Thank you for your support
On the 20th of April police attended a domestic dispute at Karitane where a
couple who had recently separated became involved in an argument after the
male had gone to his ex partner's address uninvited. Both parties were
spoken to and the matter referred to the Dunedin Police Family Violence
Coordinator.
That's all for this month, take care.
If you require information regarding road conditions telephone Transit New
Zealand on 0800 44 44 49.
If you see anything suspicious or if you wish to speak to the Police regarding
any other matter you can contact us on 03 465 9127, or alternatively
anonymous information can be passed on by calling Crimestoppers on 0800
555 111. In emergencies dial 111. Until next month, take care.
Constable Jon- Paul TREMAIN
PEWS NEWS
St John’s Anglican Church
May 5 Combined service at 10 am at Karitane
12 Service at St John's 10 am combined with Presbyterians
19 St John’s 10am
26 10am at Hui te Rangiora, Karitane
Waikouaiti Presbyterian Parish
May 5 Parish combined Communion service at 10am at Karitane
12 Combined service at St John's 10am
19 Karitane 10 am followed by Church Council meeting
26 St John’s 10am taken by worship group
Hawkesbury Christian Fellowship
Service every Sunday 10am at Hawksbury Village
St Annes Catholic Church
Palmerston-Blessed Sacrament -1st,3rd,and 5th Sundays 12 Noon
Waikouaiti-St Anne’s - 2nd and 4th Sundays 12 Noon
Main Road, Waikouaiti, East Otago
Phone (03) 465 7290
Fax (03) 465 7678
email [email protected]
Specialising in
● General Cartage
● Stock haulage ● Bulk Cartage
● Fertiliser Spreading
● Gravel, Sand, Cement
● Firewood and Coal
BLUE RIBBON GIRLS
POWA OFFICE
A Cheque for $1,600.00 has been
forwarded to the Neurological
Foundation recently from the Waikouaiti
Blue Ribbon Girls from the sale of
apples.
The office is closed until
further notice.
Well done
Sorry for any
inconvenience.
You can contact Lorna at
[email protected]
October 2010
April 2013
Welcomes children and their
families/whānau from zero to six years for
education and care.
Our opening hours are 7am to 6pm
Monday to Friday.
We provide the government funded 20
hours for three and four year olds, WINZ
subsidies are also available
You and your family/whānau are very
welcome to visit our centre to meet the
staff and have a look around.
5 McGregor Street, Waikouaiti,
Otago 9510
Ph/Fax: (03) 465 7319
www.bigsteps.co.nz
POWA Community News
POWA Community News
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POWA COMMUNITY WORKER'S MONTHLY REPORT
POWA NEWS
We are a third of the way through the year already and autumn is definitely here
with even a couple of frosts.
Is a monthly community
newspaper published
on the beginning of
each month.
We welcome all new businesses and residents moving to the area. The
Waikouaiti Toy Library has got off to a good start with many happy children
sharing their toys. The On Course Food Festival was a big success with the
weather being kind to the many families and visitors to the event who enjoyed
the food, cooking demonstrations, music and work of local artists and groups.
Webfactor, Ken France, has kindly been assisting POWA with their website
www.waikouaiti.co.nz. The website will be undergoing some redesign, with a
greater focus on the people of the community. I would welcome any suggestions
from community groups, such as sports groups, who would like to update their
event diary on the website to contact me at [email protected].
The POWA AGM is to be held on Tuesday 30 April. The new committee will be
announced in this newsletter. The aim of the committee is to work for the benefit
of the community and visitors to the area.
Lorna Mcmulan
WAIKOUAITI RSA
ANZAC day 2013 was after days of rain blessed with glorious sun, so having
the involvement of eleven immaculately dressed and professional Military
Personal helped make Thursday a very successful day for all those who
attended.
A striking display was the Catafalque Party standing guard with the raising of
the flags by the three services in the background bathed in the morning’s sun.
All who spent time with the young Trainee Medics from Burnham Defence
Health School on Wednesday evening and Thursday could not help but be
impressed at their sense of responsibility and confidence. Sgnt Marian and Sgnt
Mark Anderson are valued members of our RSA with family living here in
Waikouaiti and so are familiar faces at our communities ANZAC Remembrance
Day. This year their skilled organising of the Parade & Wreath laying ceremony
was deeply appreciated by all attending our districts remembrance day for the
deceased, missing, wounded & serving Military Personal past and present.
We had two speakers, firstly Micheal Lister from EOHS spoke from the heart
reminding everyone just how young those who gave their lives for the freedom
we all enjoy today. Secondly was Sgnt Tyrone Rapana from Waiouru who is
searching for family medals & bagpipes that once belonged to a relation called
Thomas Wilson from Flag Swamp who died in the Somme during WW1.
EAST OTAGO RELIEF
NETWORK
The East Otago Relief Network
administers a foodbank and
distributes food parcels for those in
need.
Contacts:
Palmerston 465 1356
Waikouaiti 465 7420
Or
021 1346 845
Donations:
Any non-perishable
items are
gratelfully received
throughout the
year.
Thank you
April 2013
RSA Housie is starting again!
When…The 23rd May there after the 2nd & 4th Thursday.
Time…..2.00pm
Come along for an
enjoyable afternoon in the
warmth with a cuppa.
Everyone most welcome.
1120 copies issued
ADVERTISING
Sonya Billyard
[email protected]
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POWA Community News
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Then and Now.
This month’s article features 219 Main Road, Waikouaiti.
Like many homes in Waikouaiti, 219 Main Road has a long
history, initially the area the house is on began as a much larger section of farm land, and
has been subdivided repeatedly. In 1871, the land was bought by Thomas Calcutt; in 1877
he leased it to Henry Driver, stock-agent. In 1878, it was sold to Alfred McCallum.
In 1882, it was transferred to James Townsend, Farmer; it was Townsend, who subdivided it
for a number of tenants in common, initially into 4 ¼ acre plots, 219 takes up 2 of those
plots.
DEADLINES
Editorial and
advertising: last sunday
of the month
POWA
Phone: (03) 465 7
P O Box 21
Waikouaiti 9510
Email:
[email protected]
Left. Old main road, showing picket fence of 219
together with Shop originally run by the Dunbar
sisters as a dressmakers shop. Note; Museum
opposite.
In 1903 the house was transferred to a Lillian May
Townsend who held the property for many years.
In 1954 a lady Maurie Brocket purchased and she
gave elocution lessons. In 1974 it once again
changed hands and 4 purchases later in 2005 it
was bought by the current owners Nathan and
Sue Hill.
After the recent earthquake the front of the shop window was dislodged and to avoid any
further damage the complete façade and fittings were dismantled and donated to the
Waikouaiti District Heritage Centre who now stores it in readiness for a future display
feature. Even the original counter has been kept.
The photo shown below was taken in 1893 and shows the shop and beside it a group of glamorous tennis players. The
Dunbar sisters included in this group.
An aerial photo taken by V C Brown around 1947 gives an idea
of the structures around the area.
Dame Street in particular is bare.
The Methodist church which sat on the block beside the house
is in situ. (Now Demolished)
Many of you will know the paddock next door which is home to Yeti and Sunday (Pet Pig and Sheep of the Hills.) This of
course is the block on which the church once stood. Pictured below as it is today, behind the treed frontage and gravel
drive.
KILDARE STREET GARAGE
SALE
Should you wish to join/
re-join our community’s
RSA please don’t hesitate
to meet with us on Fridays
after 4.00pm for some
good company and cheer.
More from the Trench’s
next time!
Many thanks to all that assist with
my preparation of these “Now and
Then” articles and in this case to
Sue Hill for providing such great
historical notes and photos.
26th & 27th APRIL 2013
The Presbyterian Church wishes to
thank all those who donated
their " treasures " for the above sale.
Thanks also to those who called, in
some cases on a number of
occasions, to view the wide
variety of articles, which were in many
cases priced on an 'make an offer
basis '. Sales reached a total of nearly
$1,400.00. Any goods not sold, were
donated to the Dunedin City
Restore, which is a not for profit
charity store.
*** LOST ***
TAKEN
From outside the Golden Fleece
Restaurant/Takeaways on Saturday
30th March 2013 our son's die cast
toy tractor.
Josh's tractor is a silver Valtra toy
tractor without the cab attached. He
would love to have his tractor back.
Could you please phone Rochelle on
465 8254 if you have it or return it to
the Golden Fleece Takesaways.
Thank you.
April 2013
POWA Community News
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MOERAKI SERVICES
LTD
WAIKOUAITI COAST COMMUNITY BOARD
McGregor Street
The Board have received a letter of concern regarding the current maintenance
levels and some safety issues relating to McGregor Street, Waikouaiti. Staff
have been asked to look into the matters raised and will report back to the Board
accordingly. Staff are also investigating issues in Nairn St and Dame St.
Members of the community are asked to report maintenance issues to the DCC
at 4774000, or by email [email protected]. This allows all maintenance issues to
be tracked through Council's systems. The Board are more than happy to hear
from residents where they feel the matter raised has not been followed up.
Matanaka Drive Forestry Plantation
Staff are still to complete the necessary work required to answer the concerns
raised by members of the community regarding the forestry plantation along
Matanaka drive. While the time this is taking is disappointing, it is imperative
that all the relevant information is available prior to the Board holding a further
community meeting, and forming a final position on the long term management
of the area.
SATELLITE DIGITAL
FREEVIEW TELEVISION
Dave Brown from Moeraki
Services travels to Waikouaiti on
demand to provide Freeview
Satellite Television services to the
Waikouaiti and Karitane district.
For experience and prompt
service during the week or
weekend please call me at
03 4394259 or 027 6637378
State Highway 1 Waikouaiti and Kilmog
We have raised concerns with NZTA over the level of Maintenance and state of
repair of State Highway One, in both Waikouaiti Township and the Kilmog. A
meeting has been arranged with NZTA staff for the week commencing 29 April to
better understand the issues.
WAIKOUAITI TOY LIBRARY
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday 11.30am – 12.30pm
Saturday 10am - 12noon
1. A backyard fire to Main Road, Waikouaiti which was extinguished
because of the fire ban.
2. A medical call to Beach Street to provide medical support and
assistance until the Ambulance arrived and took the man to
hospital.
3. A rubbish fire which was extinguished because the fire ban was still active.
Also, even if there was no fire ban, it was after dark and was not far enough
away from a burnable structure.
Training this month has been mainly around medicals and knots.
Aimee Taylor completed her three month training course to become a career firefighter in Rotorua at the beginning of April. Cathy and I along with several others
of Amy’s friends and family travelled to her graduation which was very enjoyable.
The Fire- fighters put on a demonstration of various skills and a graduation
dinner was held at night. Unfortunately with Aimee joining the career forces she
may live in Dunedin and we will lose her as a Volunteer Fire fighter. We may be
able to hold a set of her PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) on station so that
she can turn out if she is in the town when the siren goes.
As usual if you want any more information (not relating to current emergencies)
feel free to call in at the Fire Station any Wednesday night between 7.30 pm
and 8.30 pm, ring 465 7386 during that time .
Cheers
Anthony Nally
District Chief Fire Officer
POWA (Progress of Waikouaiti Area)
16 Taieri Peak Road, Palmerston
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING UPDATE
Lovely quite and peaceful rural
surroundings.
Andy Barrat (Chairperson) thanked past and present committee members and all
the volunteers who fold and distribute the Community Newsletter. Andy gave a
special thank you to Thelma Hoskin for all her work as Treasurer on POWA and
all the work Thelma does in our community.
Enquire to:
Lyn 0274 376 946
Email: [email protected]
The Board’s next meeting is 5.30pm 29 May at the Warrington Surf Club.
Gerard Collings, Chairperson
Calls for the month of April
Thyme Lodge B&B
Copies of DCC documents out for consultation are available from Council and
through Council’s website http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council-online/currentlyconsulting-on
Board Contacts
The Board
Gerard Collings (Chairperson),
Alasdair Morrison (Deputy),
Andy Barratt,
Andrew Noone
Geraldine Tait,
Les Pullar,
Mark Brown,
Hi everyone,
We will install smoke alarms ($20 for a normal opto-electric type, $40 for a 10
year type), change batteries (if you supply them) for those who have difficulties
getting to the alarm and offer free Fire Safety advice. We looked at local
supplies of Fire Safety products and we also can supply small fire extinguishers
and fire blankets.
Funding Application
The Board were pleased to contribute $1000 from our discretionary fund to
Stage 1 of the Blueskin Youth Centre Association’s walkway project.
Members of the public are welcome to speak at the
Board’s public forum, however those wishing to do so
need to advise Wendy Collard our Governance
Support Officer (Phone 4743374) before 12 noon on
the day prior to the meeting
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The Brigade provided a Safety role at the On Course Food Festival at the Race
Course and we took the opportunity to remind people of the change your
clocks/change your smoke alarm battery promotion.
We are advised that Construction and single lane traffic restrictions will last for 4
to 5 months (i.e. to late July or August).
The Board still has a small amount left in its discretionary fund available for this
financial year. Community groups considering applying for funds this financial
year are asked to ensure that you have your applications submitted to our
Governance Support Officer no later than 20 May.
POWA Community News
David McLeod completed a four day Executive Officers Course in Rotorua this
month as well. This is to enable to him to step up to Deputy or Chief Fire Officer
if the need arises.
Blueskin Bay Library
An official opening for the Blueskin Bay Library extension is to be held on 4 May.
This project has only become a reality by the hard work and commitment of the
community. A special thanks to the fundraising committee, Stuart Strachan
(Chairman), Alasdair Morrison, Andrew Noone, Marshall Seifert, and Des Smith.
Raising in excess of $300,000 for a community of our size was an outstanding
effort.
Carey’s Creek Bridge Remedial Work
I am pleased to advise that the necessary remedial and strengthening work is
scheduled to recommence on the Bridge this month. The work which was
scheduled to commence in August last year was initially delayed due to
necessary redesign work, was subsequently rescheduled due to budget
constraints and the need to reprioritise funding to emergency repairs on a bridge
in Hyde.
April 2013
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Andrew Noone, your local Ward Councillor, DCC. Phone MB 027 430 17 27
or Email: [email protected] Always ready to listen and help.
POWA sincerely thanks Gerard Collings for chairing the Annual General Meeting.
New Committee Members as follows:
Lynda Crawford – Chairperson
Janet Crowe – Treasurer
Lorna McMullan – Secretary/Community Worker
Sonya Billyard – Editor
Thelma Hoskin
Lois Tod
Lyn Roberts
Andy Barratt
Barbara Sloan
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April 2013
POWA Community News
EVENTS CALENDAR
Here's your guide to what's happening around
Waikouaiti/Karitane over the next month:
Waikouaiti Senior Citizens
May 8th
Quiz
May 22nd
Speaker from the Hospice. Plate please.
Golden Fleece Hotel
May 18th
Band 8.30pm
Horray for Hollywood
21st - 25th May
(article on Front Page)
East Otago Art and Crafts Group
6th May
AGM at 2.00pm in the Events Centre. All welcome.
Enquiries 465 7790
Upcoming Events
East Otago Relief Network Trust
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All welcome
Cancer Support Group
June (date to be confirmed)
Meeting
Karitane Community Book Sale
Collecting books now
Leave at Karitane Store or phone Karitane School for
collection. Proceeds to Karitane School
Sale is Labour Weekend Saturday (26th October)
Patricia Sivertsen 021 857 159
April 2013
POWA Community News
Genealogy/Family Tree Support
Support available for growing your family tree.
- Research assistance.
- Computerising the tree.
- Scanning documents and photos.
- Printing trees in book or chart form to A3.
- Printing ancestor and descendant charts to A3.
- Wide range of printing on laser or inkjet printers.
- Photocopying up to A3 size.
- Very reasonable rates.
Please phone Allan Steel – 465 8246.
Waikouaiti Bowling Club Season 2012/2013
President Colleen Lee presided over a fine Closing Day
when the Men played the Women and members of the
Pétanque Club joined us for afternoon tea. The Men
were victorious yet again!
Trophie's for this Season's bowls were presented by
President Colleen as follow:
Mens Singles - A Morrish.
Womens Singles - J McKenzie
Mens Junior Singles
A Gabites who also was successful in Eastern District
Champion of Champions.
Ladies Junior Singles - Liz Stein.
Veteran Singles - A Morrish
Mens Pairs- A Morrish & M Holland.
Ladies Pairs - J McKenzie & J Allcock
Mens Triples- A Morrish, K Lee, T Lester.
Womens Triples - C. Lee, J Allcock , J Morrish
Mens Fours - T Lee, R Hall, K Lee, J Morrish (sub).
Ladies Fours J McKenzie, F Casey, M Pavitt, J Ward.
This team also celebrated by winning the Eastern
Districts Champion of Champion Fours,
Mixed Pairs - J McKenzie, K Lee.
Drawing Button - A Morrish
The Club were successful in winning the Eastern
Districts Interclub Wednesday Fours - J McKenzie, A
Morrish, K Lee, J Allcock.
The Club AGM will be held on Sunday 9th June @
10.00am.
WAIKOUAITI FOOD FEST
The Waikouaiti Food Fest was held at the Waikouaiti
Racecourse on Saturday 6th April 2013.
There was delicious cooking displays by a range of chefs: Fleur
Sullivan, Bevan Smith and Judith Cullen. As well as celebrity
chefs, thirty two food stalls came to the Food Fest and 12 other
stalls.
It was estimated that 1,500 people, including children attended
the day.
Well done – we look forward to the next one.
This season will see the departure of our Greenkeeper
one of the most important roles in the Club and we are
looking for a replacement for the coming Season
commencing in September. Anyone interested ?
Contact President Colleen (4657558) or Secretary Alan
(4658168). If you wish to know what is involved please
contact Alan Grubb our current Greenkeeper (4657559)
LIBRARY NEWS
May is NZ Music Month at Dunedin Libraries. Borrow
Music DVDs and enjoy some NZ music CDs. NZ Music
CDs are free to hire during May. Plus enjoy some live
music…….
Live Music Night
The Bedfords – Easy listening covers band
Friday 17 May, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Waikouaiti Library FREE
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Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre News
The past month has been busy for volunteers on a number
of levels.
The “On Course Food Fest” has found our dedicated Fund
Raising Team efforts being successful on the day in
spectacular fashion. The feedback response has been
grand both from exhibitors and the public who attended.
Yes Jan & Judy had also organised the fine day on queue.
Due to the efforts cataloguing and continuing efforts to
enter data on the computer any requests for the tracing of
family information has been made more efficient and
concise. This helped in an enquiry approx. six weeks ago
from a TV company researcher looking for some family
effects.
As part of a two part story our Curator last Friday found
herself being a participant in filming within the bank
chamber and hallway. As one hanging around watching (as
cobwebs do) there was much mirth with different camera
angles, fumbled words and filming repeats galore. Even the
cheeky cameraman was the subject of some quick
research to find he indeed had relations in the collection
data base being part of districts history also. (No bodie's
safe when researchers get a bee in their bonnets).
The series is called “Family Secrets” with the search for a
bible & bagpipes for an Otago regimental Piper called
Thomas Wilson from Flag Swamp (property currently
owned by the Foote family). Such has been the success
and information to date the item is expected to extend over
two half hour segments. The filming team have been as far
as France to his grave in Cite Banjean, Armentieres at the
Commonwealth War graves cemetery. Also his descendent
attended & spoke at the local RSA ANZAC Day. Another
local research information sought was for a Seacliff patient
during the fire tragedy period subject of another search
subject. Keep an eye out for series “Family Secrets in
June / July on Ch 3.
There has been a response to subject of resident “Benign
Ghost Position” required for the Museum/ BNZ building.
A volunteer (who shall remain nameless) is sure that
sometimes when she (oops) is going up stairs to the
landing the old pram near window gently rocks with a low
contented baby sound being heard…
The other interesting comment (from another thinnish
nameless male) is that sometimes when he’s walking down
the hall to the kitchen, the soft sound of a cork being place
back in a bottle is heard followed by a mumbled “cheers”
then the light clink of small glasses.
Keep warm & dry, Cobweb
SOLID PLASTERING
Free Quotes, No job to small
GIB STOPPING
Monumental head stone restoration
Spouting cleaning before winter arrives
Towable concrete mixer for hire in Waikouaiti and
Karitane area, free pick up and delivery
Trailer for hire 7x4, full weekend rate $40
Phone: Alan 465 7892 or 027 487 2370
April 2013
POWA Community News
Golden Fleece Hotel
Presents
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HAWKSBURY LAGOON
Another important influence on water quality within the lagoon is
that of temperature. Last year’s study of the lagoon water was
limited with sampling only being carried out in winter and early
spring (although further sampling is being done this year by a
Masters student).
However even from this limited information we can still learn a
lot. The problem of increasing water temperature is that it can
increase the solubility of many chemical compounds and
consequently enhance the effect that pollutants have on aquatic
life.
Playing live
Increased temperatures also increase the metabolic demand for
oxygen which in the presence of low levels of dissolved oxygen
exacerbates the situation.
Water temperatures in the HL were consistently higher on the
estuary side and were clearly influenced by the extent to which
the outlet was open to the sea or by rainfall/runoff events. When
either of these events occurred the water temperature dropped
by 5°C in three days.
At the beginning of November the highest temperature in the
estuary was 24.5°C and the daily maximum temperature
exceeded 20°C in all areas of the lagoon. Of course summer
water temperatures would be significantly higher.
Short fin eel prefer a temperature just above 25°C while the long
finned eel prefers just below 25°C. Trout and Galaxid species
prefer a temperature just below 20 °C. Therefore to create an
environment that is acceptable to a range of fish species the
water temperature will need to be kept consistently lower.
Greater connectivity to fresh water or to the ocean will obviously
assist in this process as will shade created by trees planted
along the water’s edge. Next month: Salinity.
(Reference: Water Management options for ecosystem
restoration HL 2012)
Shirley McKewen, Chair
THANK YOU
Charlie Anderson wishes to thank all his valued customers for
their loyal support over the past 11 years. He has recently sold
part of his lawn run.
Graeme Offen has bought over the run and will continue the
usual lawnmowing and property maintenance work. Individual
customers have received their letters advising them of this.
Hedge Season will be starting early this year,
please contact Charlie or Graham for further
queries.
GO THE
EASTCOAST
Cell: 021 367 186
PASSENGER SERVICES LTD
Fax: 03 455 1127
KARITANE
Email: [email protected]
Mike Chittock
Locally owned and operated.
Managing Director
11 to 50 seater Coaches
11-seater mini-bus available for hire.
NURSES’ NOTES
Tetanus
Routine immunisation against tetanus was not introduced in NZ until 1960.
If you were born before then you may not be fully protected – unless you
were in the armed forces.
These days, tetanus is very rare but it is serious if you get it. To be
protected you need to have had a primary course and a booster at age 45
and 65 or at the time of any susceptible injury.
If you are in your 50's or older and think you may not have received enough
doses, ask to have your records checked. The primary course consists of 3
injections one month apart – since the 1990s these injections also provide
protection against diphtheria to maintain adult immunity levels.
Tetanus spores are found in soil and in animal faeces and can easily
contaminate a wound where they produce toxins which attack the nervous
system. The most susceptible wounds are open fractures, crush injuries,
bites, burns and puncture wounds but even minor looking injuries, such as
a rose thorn scratch can be contaminated. Always thoroughly wash wounds
as soon as possible then check to see if a tetanus booster is indicated.
Well done to Big Steps
Educare (Waikouaiti) who
gained their Healthy Heart
Award receiving a Pa-Harakeke
(gold) award.
Big Steps has also received an
active movement award.
JIM JAMES
HAWKSBURY
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