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Maungaturoto Matters Issue 77 February 08
Maungaturoto Matters Issue 77 February 08
Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 77 February 2008
Turning 100 years in 2013 and still going strong after 95 years
The Club then made a decision to relocate to the Country Club in
The Maungaturoto Bowling Club was formed in 1913, and a
Bickerstaffe Road, where they built two artificial greens with the
green on the land rented from Dr Montaine, who owned what is
insurance money, and the proceeds of the sale of the old facility.
now Mark Guy’s property, beside the then road to then road to
the Brynderwyns. This site is now owned by Neville Westlake.
Debentures were raised totalling 167 pounds 2 shillings, plus In 2013 the club is planning to hold celebrations to
20 pounds in donations. $334.20 in today’s money. This their Centenary. If anyone has information and/or
money was used to buy 48 pounds worth of materials and 100 photos, or knows anybody that has from through
pounds of wages to form the green. The annual subscription at out the club’s history. Please contact Albie Paton
this time was 2 pounds 2 shillings or $4.20.
or Margaret Powell or any Club member . We
In 1916 with the aid of a bank overdraft of 80 pounds or $160 would be very grateful as quite a lot was not sal-
the Club purchased the property. The first president was J. C. vageable after the flood
Allen and the secretary was F. Wilson. Other memners in 1916
were T. Stewart, M. Worthington, K. Langton, A. Turner, R. P. - Article Albie Paton
Boag, A. Worthington, Henry Cullen, A.H Curtis, A. Hill, G.
Bryden, E. J. Flower, A. Ross, H. McMurdo, Rev. T. Pott and
W.J. Dell—sourced “This Valley in the Hills” Dick Butler.
Of these original members a lot still have descendants still liv-
ing in the district, notably the Cullens, Worthingtons, Flowers
and A. H. Curtis.
The club was situated at the same site until 1997, when a disas-
trous flood destroyed the new artificial green, that had only
been finished a week.
153 Hurndall St
Maungaturoto
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Shopping Appointments etc.
Leave 9.00am and return approx. 3.30 – 4.00pm
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HOME BUILDERS
The next morning tea for Mum’s will be run by Lynda
from S.K.I.P (Skills for Kids, Information for Par-
I do hope your New Year has kicked off with a good ents). Lynda will provide a lovely morning tea and some
start. great ideas for mums. Last time Lynda came she had lots
to past on.
Last year came to an end for us at Homebuilders with the
Christmas Party at the supper room of the Centennial Hall Cheers
for forty five of our Golden Oldies and five others who Denise
had their meal delivered to them as they were confined to
their homes. A great time was had by all, with a lovely
meal prepared and presented by Elaine Rosser and Ann
Tupp. The young people from the Christian School came
and sang several items and then lead us all in some well
known carols.
Retirement Units For Sale and Rent
The next Golden Oldies Lunch will be at the Congre-
gational Church at 11am on the 30th January. The Community Trust wishes to advise, that
vacancies occur from time to time in both the
Our next task was to deliver food and gifts to many in 2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, situated
our community and I would like to take this opportunity within the village in Riverview place,
to thank all who dropped of food parcels and gifts for Maungaturoto.
those whose year had been difficult. I would really like
If you, or you have family interested in this
to thank Rob from Paparoa Store and the members of the
Congregational Church, and those of the Otamatea Parish retirement option, please contact Rest Home
for their generous donations of food. Also thanks to the Manager Hilda Ph. 431 8696, a name on our
staff of Fonterra who donated a box of toys, and Noel waiting list will ensure you are advised of
Radd Motors for having a Christmas tree for people to vacancies.
put gifts under, and for the others who dropped Xmas
wrapped parcels in to the Community House. You have
all joined to make some peoples Christmas a more cheer
filled time. Many of us at some time in our lives, find life
has gone against us to a degree that we never thought
possible. At that time the kindness and generosity of our
community is very important to us. For those who find
they are in need of support or care in this coming year the
Team at Homebuilders are available, we are only a phone
call away.
Phone 431 9080.
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Tip Five: If possible, take a torch for each person.
Midnight Search and It was a black, black night. I couldn’t see a thing, including the
No Rescue nearby towering pines which didn’t break the screaming wind. I
envied Kate the dog who’d come for the adventure, but had sen-
By Rae Roadley sibly stayed with the truck.
Tip Four: If you can wangle it, stay with the vehicle.
We are now a fully trained search and rescue team thanks to a And it was so cold. Lucky I grabbed that jacket and hat.
late night request to help find a fisherman missing on the Kaipara Tip Three: Dress warm.
Harbour. While I stood still my mind travelled. What if the farmer fell and
Here are some handy hints for such missions, with the most im- dropped the torch? How long would I wait? Could I get back to
portant tip last because that’s when we learned it. the truck? I couldn’t use the fence as a guide - it was electrified.
The farmer and I were asleep when Tony and Lindsey Har- Were there bulls in the paddock? Imagine bumbling into a sleep-
greaves from across the river phoned at 11.30pm. A fisherman ing bull.
hadn’t arrived for a 5pm rendezvous at Ranganui, near Kaiwaka. After what seemed like forever - about 20 minutes - I saw the
It was howling a gale. If the motor had failed his boat might farmer’s torch flash. He showed up shortly afterwards having
have washed up on the other side of the farm. Could we check? found nothing.
The farmer and I bolted out of bed and pulled on warm clothes. I As we stumbled back across the paddock I suggested holding
grabbed a hat, jacket and our biggest torch. Yes, the farmer hands would make things easier. The farmer said he doubted this
jumped into the truck without a torch presumably figuring the was acceptable on a search and rescue mission, but held my hand
headlights would do the work. anyway.
We drove to the point near the house. No luck there, so we drove Tip Two: Hold hands, especially if it’s really dark.
through the farm where the torch came in handy. We got home at 12.15pm to find two messages from the Har-
Tip Six: Take a torch. greaves. The first had been recorded moments after we left. Just
We walked along the beach for a while then, because the tide was as they saw our vehicle lights disappear through the farm they
so high, through a wet, puggy paddock. I asked the farmer to spotted the lights of a boat heading up the harbour. The second
slow down so he wouldn’t leave me in the dark which gave him a message, at five past midnight, confirmed the missing boatie had
bright idea - he could travel faster without me, so why not leave arrived. Sigh… if only we’d known.
me all alone in the dark! Tip Five: Take a cell phone. Then HQ can phone if the lost
Sure, I said as he took off for the bluff with the one and only person is found and you can immediately return to your warm
torch. and snuggly bed.
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow
BY WORZEL In funds he was a little light
A small advance would see him right
As the spectre of Christmas and another He said I’m not a man whom likes to –
year grows like spring lambs and fresh borrow
grass, we rocket onward, barely in con- You don't have to worry mate
trol, into an uncertain future. It leaves me Rely on me to compensate
a little shell-shocked at just how quick you. Rest assured I'll pay you back – to-
the speed of time really is. Could who- morrow
ever is driving this show please slow it
down a bit? Do we need to move quite They all said that he was smart
so quickly towards tomorrow? And believed that he would make his
mark
The future is a capricious beast, and who Across the world he would carve – a fur-
can blame it? Politicians constantly row
promise to improve it, and fail miserably. The plan was sure, for he knew how
Prophets of doom and otherwise warn us to do the job. He would allow
of its dangers and economists and stock himself to milk the golden cow –
brokers spend their todays trying to guess tomorrow
what twists and turns it will perform and I want to know if you can be with joy
then attempt to wring as much cash as The heart of beauty he could win mine or your own
possible from it. If he could only just begin if you can dance with wildness
As a lover he would gain – the laurels and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips
Insurance companies ask you to pay She caused his heart to dance and sing of your fingers and toes
what you have today, on the understand- For love's a many splendoured thing without cautioning us
ing that, on some unspecified tomorrow, he decided he'd buy her a ring – to be careful
they will give you substantially more tomorrow to be realistic
back again. Usually this is conditional on to remember the limitations of being
a catastrophe occurring, which is, I sup- human.
pose, a safe if not very optimistic bet. He knew not where to put the blame - ORIAH
When he found tomorrow never came
Drug companies too, make a tidy living His reward for failing at the game is –
producing countless products designed to sorrow
offset the inevitable changes that result For tending to procrastinate
when tomorrow becomes today. Had robbed him of a better fate ATTENTION
No one told him it's too late – tomorrow ADVERTISERS
Approaching tomorrow; people promise
themselves much. Tomorrow I'm going
DON’T FORGET THE
His end was unexpectedly abrupt
to change, tomorrow I'm going to get He'd drink no more from mortal cup DEADLINE
around to it, tomorrow things will be bet- Around his grave a few turned up – to 15TH OF THE MONTH
ter. This Illustrates only that hope tri- pray
umphs over experience, the promises are So quickly was the reaper sent NO EXCEPTIONS
empty, tomorrow never comes. He hadn't had time to repent
To an uncertain destiny he went -- today
JENNY'S RURAL
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I am impressed!
When I first moved to Maungaturoto I was invited by Maureen
Davis to come and see what happened at the Good Old Days
gatherings. I went along to the hall at the back of the Congre-
gational church, and found about 37 older people sitting
around catching up with friends over tea and scones. Then
Aileen Hames brought her class from the Paparoa Primary
School and the children presented some lively items, which
were obviously appreciated by their older audience.
Elizabeth Ludlam.
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RSA Memorial Club Newsletter Friday Dining & Social: “Where everybody knows
your name.....” In the words of one regular, who did-
Christmas Hamper: Winning the Christmas draw n’t get his membership card so didn’t appear for
brought delighted smiles to the faces of Pete & Patti several months, “I walked in, and everyone was so
Ilsley who were looking forward to the special treats, friendly that I haven’t missed a Friday since.” De-
and to sharing their good fortune with others. lightful new friendships have been forged over the
Committee and members offer grateful thanks to the happy season.
generous hamper contributors. We look forward to our Friday evenings - 8 or 9
delicious, inexpensive dinner choices. Come and
see.