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Les’ garden blooms with business support Lisa Urbani A small vegetable garden is the great pride and joy of Les Dunn, 61, a service user of IDEA services. Through the kindness of three Masterton businesses, he has been able to realise his goal. Les lives in a residential care home with four other men, and is very proud to be able to prepare a salad for his housemates, using his own tomatoes and lettuce. IDEA service manager Corlette Doherty, his support person, noticed that Les was feeling bored. She said he was not enjoying socialising at the day base, where service users can interact with each other. What he wanted was to be outdoors, doing something, and he did enjoy gardening and lawn mowing. The idea of the vegetable garden was hers, and she had nothing but praise for

those who contributed. “They were wonderful, nothing was a problem and they all engaged with him,” Corlette said. “We want service users to be able to engage in the community, as we do, as much as possible, ensuring that their safety and risks are taken into account.” Les was able to get wood oﬀcuts from Mitre 10. Trade manager Steve MacDonald said Les “had an idea of what he wanted, we made a couple of suggestions and tweaked his ideas”. Henley Men’s Shed also assisted with the planning and building of the raised beds. “It comes down to Henley Men’s Shed’s philosophy of helping people in the community, and ﬁts in with what we’re all about” shed coordinator John Bush said. Garden Barn also kindly donated plants and

compost, with manager Carol Hatchard saying they were happy to get involved. “It’s a good thing to encourage him … and for him to feel it was something worthwhile.” Each interaction allowed Les to learn, and encouraged him to think about expanding his operation and including other service users. If funding permits, IDEA will set up a greenhouse at their premises in Bentley St, to propagate seeds and grow more plants. To encourage health and wellbeing among service users, and a walking group is being set up, with the end goal to walk to Donnelly Flat to have a picnic • Volunteers for these projects, anyone with a particular interest or skill to share, and time to spare, can contact IDEA to get involved (06) 370 6450.

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Les Dunn and IDEA service manager Corlette Doherty check out his garden. PHOTO/LISA URBANI

Managing stress and wellbeing important for heart health Continued from page 1 chamber. I was pumping 10 per cent – only about small percentage of what it should have been.” Barry went on to ﬁnd out he had a “badly leaking” aortic valve. “And I had an enlarged heart because the heart had been working overtime to try and compensate.” On top of this, Barry had an aortic root that was “twice the diameter it should have been”. “Had they [medical professionals] not got on to it, I could have had an aortic embolism. “In other words, my aorta could have exploded, and I probably would have dropped dead.” June 2018, Barry underwent a Bentall’s procedure, during which his aortic valve was replaced with a pig tissue bioprosthesis. The night before the operation, Barry and Erin spoke with the surgeon. “There was a 20 per cent

chance I could die on the table,” Barry said. While he survived, the surgery was not without complication. What was meant to be about a five-hour operation, turned into a nine-hour ordeal when Barry “bled out”. He was taken into ICU, and soon after developed postoperative atrial fibrillation, causing an erratic heartbeat. Two cardiac arrests followed. The first was four days after the operation. “That required one round of CPR and one shock to get me back and I was two minutes down without breathing. “Then I had another cardiac arrest. My heart stopped on day seven after the operation. I was awake when I had it, and Erin walked in on it.” She said she had just arrived at the hospital. “By the time I got around

Barry and Erin Bradley. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

the corner and into his room, they were working on him and he was calling out because they were pushing on his newly sewnup chest.” He required two shocks to get his heart back, and into rhythm. Seventy at the time, Barry said he was in “a very bad way”.

“I couldn’t sleep because I was afraid of dying. I was just too afraid that if I closed my eyes I would die.” A nurse noticed Barry’s anxiety and told Erin about an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator [ICD], which was essentially a pacemaker with an inbuilt defibrillator, and one was put into his chest. Barry took things easily, recovering at home. Then one night, two months later, his heart started to “race like hell” and he was soon after “thrown out of bed” and on to the floor. It was later that night that the couple were told Barry’s ICD had shocked his heart back to life, after his third cardiac arrest. Then doctors discovered Barry had developed Staphylococcal sepsis infection, which was

treated by feeding antibiotics directly into his heart for 10 days. Erin said throughout Barry’s health journey, they gained huge respect for the medical professionals they crossed paths with. “I reckon that we here in New Zealand are very lucky to have such a great free medical system available to all of us,” Barry said. He is doing well these days but is taking a lot of medication. That means he and Erin must manage his health closely. They proactively reduce the stress and anxiety in their lives using diﬀerent techniques, and attend the volunteer-led Heart Help Group, which is facilitated by Erin, whose father and grandfather both had heart issues. She said, for very good reason, people who have had heart issues can experience trauma and anxiety. “It’s really important

to take stress, heartbreak, loss, grief, and trauma very seriously, in terms of not just your overall wellbeing and your mental health, but in terms of your heart.” Barry encourages people to get annual check-ups from the doctor “because you never know what could be going on”. According to the Heart Foundation, one New Zealander dies of heart disease every 90 minutes, with heart disease claiming the lives of more than 6300 New Zealanders every year. • The Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal is this Friday and Saturday, February 21-22 – keep an eye out for volunteers on the street collecting for the charity. • The Heart Help Group meet every third Wednesday of the month at 4pm, at the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton.

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Plan puts 44 jobs on line Marcus Anselm Up to 44 jobs have been put at risk after a major printing firm announced plans to halve its Masterton staff numbers. Webstar chief executive Bernie Roberts told staff on Monday the company was opening a consultation on a commercial printing press in Auckland. This would see them decommission three printing presses in its Masterton plant, resulting in the loss of up to 44 jobs at its Ngaumutawa Rd site. Webstar employs more than 80 staff at its plant on Ngaumutawa Rd and another 80 in Auckland. Trevor Howard is the company’s operations manager in Masterton and has been with the company for 20 years. He said the initial feeling at the plant was one of shock. “We’ve just got to let our people have time to process it. It affects everyone in the factory, and because I’m operations manager I feel part of them. I’m sad in a way, but that’s just the nature of my job. I feel for the people who work here.” George Hollinsworth, negotiation specialist at print union E tu, said it would help staff going through the consultation. “It would be expected

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Webstar’s plant at Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. PHOTO/ELI HILL

that in regional New Zealand there’s a concern of ﬁnding other work in the region. “Where there’s been a company with a long history in the region, there is that immediate discomfort around any situation like this that leaves the region with a group of people looking for work, if that’s what comes out of this consultation.” The proposal is the latest in a line of recent job cuts in Wairarapa. More than 40 people lost their jobs in October when Greytown’s Arbor House closed its doors. Last week, HealthCare

New Zealand said four Wairarapa jobs were at risk after it announced its intention to move roles to an Auckland call centre. Roberts told its Masterton operation this week a week-long consultation period had opened on the plans. If accepted, the transfer of work would begin immediately. He said rising shipping and distribution costs were behind the move. “If the proposal goes ahead, we will retain a proﬁtable printing business in Masterton and will increase our production capacity

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intention to close the plant. “Given the challenges the printing industry faces, we will do our utmost to retain a presence here.” “We certainly want to continue printing the Times-Age, and all the supplements attached to it, and the Midweek as long as we can. “We have no plans to close the facility.” The Times-Age is the ﬁrm’s only Wairarapabased customer, but it produces supplements for papers across the Lower North Island. Webstar is set to announce its ﬁnal decision early next month.

Printcraft is asking Masterton people to donate a handbag to women’s refuge as part of the Love Grace Handbag appeal, which was started by the family of Grace Millane who was murdered in New Zealand in December 2018. People are asked to donate a handbag full of essentials [and a few luxury items] for women seeking help at the women’s refuge. Recommended items include toiletries and other items that would help women in need. Handbags can be dropped off at Printcraft, 289 Queen St Masterton.

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to grow the next seasons harvest. Garlic contains the immune boosting allicin, may help lower blood pressure and slow down hardening of the arteries.  Spinach: Another healthy dark green leafy vegetable that is delicious raw (but light cooking enhances the vitamin A).  Almonds: Vitamin E is key to a healthy immune system. Vit E is a fat-soluble vitamin which means it needs the presence of fat be absorbed properly and almonds are packed full of Vit E.

Some Interesting Edibles You Could Grow At Home: Yacon: Looking very much like a kumara is the root vegetable, the Yacon. Their high water content makes them great for juicing and because it contains ‘inulin ’ (see below) it adds sweetness to dishes without the calories. Peeled and eaten raw it tastes like a mild juicy pear or apple so are delicious added to salads &

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Szechuan Peppers: Red or Green. Grown on a deciduous bush native to China the berries & leaves have a unique aroma and the husk is ground up to make a spice (one of the main ingredients of Chinese Five Spice). They are a good source of Vit A,

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Seat for friendship building An initiative from Joy for Generation’s Lucy Adlam to keep all members of Carterton’s community connected has seen the inclusion of the district’s first official ‘Happy to Chat’ bench. The seat, on the corner of High St and Holloway St, provides Carterton residents and visitors of all ages a central place to have a friendly chat, talk to someone they wouldn’t normally talk to, and maybe even meet someone new. “I saw an article from the United Kingdom about a lot of elderly people going to police stations because they were lonely and had time to chat,” Lucy said. “So, the police found a bench and made a sign which said sit ‘here if you’re happy to chat’.” The initiative soon took off all over the world, with happy to chat benches popping up in many different locations. This seemed like a great concept for Joy for Generations to implement in Carterton, as the organisation’s vision is for community members of all ages to feel connected, valued and included. “Communities are doing happy to chat differently everywhere,” Lucy said. For example, in

Our council was happy to support such a great initiative which provides a space where our community members can feel welcome and connected. – Carrie McKenzie

Zimbabwe, their version of the happy to chat bench is frequented by local grandmothers with counselling experience and use the location as a way of providing a listening ear and free advice to members of its communities. “Our happy to chat bench will be whatever Carterton wants to make it,” Lucy said. The bench was a collaboration between Joy for Generations, Ka Pai Carterton, Age Concern, Carterton District Council [CDC] and its Place Making Advisory Group, Wai Art, and Neighbourhood Support. Local business Nectarine also jumped on board with designing and painting the sign above the bench, with funding from CDC. The seat was announced during CDC’s Summer Street Party last month – an annual event where new

Leone Williams and Helen Dew catch up on Carterton’s new ‘happy to chat’ seat. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

and existing residents can meet each other, as well as get to know their elected members. “The Summer Street Party was the perfect place to announce the launch of Carterton’s happy to chat bench, as the essence of

our annual street party is bringing members of our community together,” community services manager Carrie McKenzie said. “Our council was happy to support such a great initiative which

provides a space where our community members can feel welcome and connected. “This ties in with some of the things our council is already working on, such as our Positive Ageing Strategy actions and our Place Making Advisory Group’s vision for Carterton.” The happy to chat bench is also listed on Google, which means people can ‘check-in’ online, put photos of the bench on google maps, and leave reviews. Lucy hopes people will check-in and share their experiences online using the hashtag #happytochatcarterton. People wanting to hear more about the initiative, including Lucy’s journey on Kiwi Rail’s Great Journeys of New Zealand train trip to Auckland to trial the concept, can come to a free storytelling event at 7.30pm on February 18 at the Carterton Events Centre. The happy to chat bench is now available for people to use, with the official launch taking place on February 22 at 4pm with a ribbon cutting and celebration. • For more information, visit https://www. joyforgenerations.org/

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Embracing smell and splatter of burnt rubber For someone with a boyfriend who is obsessed with cars, my debut visit to Marterton Motorplex was well overdue. Five years after moving to Wairarapa, I finally made it to arguably New Zealand’s number one drag strip for an educational and entertaining day out. I was escorted to the track with two petrolheads – my partner and my dad. Growing up, my mechanic dad spoke just one language – motors. So, you’d assume I’d know a thing or two about the subject. But you’d be wrong. No matter how many times dad enthusiastically explains to me how an engine works, the information doesn’t sink in. The words carburettor and piston are coming to mind. Dad’s an expert in small motors, but that didn’t stop him diving into the pits to talk to who ever would give him the time of day to talk about their big engine. I quickly learnt that if you want to wear your

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Hayley Gastmeier Sunday best, not to stand near the start line where the burnouts happen. This lesson came after I was splattered with tyre fragments. The weather was so hot that any attempt to remove the rubber just smeared it and made the black marks (on a white t-shirt and my face) considerably worse. The smoke, the noise, and the smell of the burnouts were an experience all right, and one look at my mister and it was clear he was in heaven. Cars going upward of 300kmh would thrill anyone. Depending on the vehicle, the ground shakes at take-off and before you know it the race has flashed before your eyes. A highlight was watching Anthony Marsh cover a quarter mile in 5.347 seconds – flying past

spectators at 273mph (436kmh!). Masterton Motorplex president Bob Wilton told me Anthony would have been looking at somewhere “probably in the vicinity of $5000 a run”. Another lesson learnt – drag racing is anything but cheap thrills. And it’s a sport for all ages. I was mind-boggled to see kids way too young to hold a driving licence racing on the track. Legends! Now I know what funny cars and rail cars are. And I’ll probably be back at the drag strip on March 21-22, when 23-year-old Chelsea Leahy will prove girls can do anything by wheel standing for 400m at 160kmh. Masterton Motorplex – what a cool attraction to have on our back doorstep.

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Sherman’s fun day in the sun.

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Avocado, of Masterton, making the most of summer. PHOTO/JILL CARLYON

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Pint-sized and oh so gorgeous youngster – when Dear friends, fledged – will Sometimes look like a beautiful miniature things come version of a in small parrot. packages. He’ll It’s a also spend common most of his expression, fledged life but one that seems to apply in the trees here at Pūkaha as rather than on the Pukaha’s baby all forest life starts yellow crown, Elvis. ground. out tiny before Those curious it grows into something enough to try and catch bigger. a glimpse are welcome to It’s our breeding head to Aviary 8 at the end season – every day from of February. September to March – We can’t guarantee you’ll and this week we could see him but with five other not resist sharing a photo siblings of a similar age of a five-day-old yellow that all look identical you crowned kakariki chick. should have a reasonable Isn’t he a wee Elvis-like chance. cutie? Once the small chick is His beak could almost old enough, he or she will mistake him for a baby be released into the wild. Triceratops! The yellow crown is a A very young chick at native parrot that was once this stage weighing just 15 common throughout New grams. Zealand. In two weeks’ time he’ll Loss of habitat and be a fledgling. predation by rats, stoats Unlike the common and possums has forced it’s fledglings you’ll see in your decline but the good news garden that is that the species is not look all fluffy considered to be at-risk of and gangly, this further collapse. It is therefore classified as ‘not threatened’ with the wild population thought to number in the tens of thousands. A yellow crown kakariki, one of Elvis’ parents. PHOTOS/TARA SWAN

Still, even with these numbers, and due to its habitat, it’s not a parrot that is common enough to be seen readily in the wild. The Tararua Range is home to wild populations, but you are more likely to hear the parrots than see them. They nest high up in tree knot holes. Funnily enough the parrots are a huge hit with Star Wars fans. They have a wonderful chirp answered by other parrots in proximity that is reminiscent of Star Wars droids interfacing with one another. Their fast precision flight with tight levelling turns also draws comparisons with X-wing fighters from the same movie series. But don’t take our word for it, you’ll have to come and see for yourself. Aroha nui everyone, The Pūkaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

HOT CARS KILL With summer here, parked cars can reach temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius in just 10 minutes, even with windows slightly down. Dogs will begin to suffer quickly and can easily die. If you see a dog suffering in a hot car and can’t find the owner: y Call the SPCA on 0800 INSPECTOR (0800 467 732), or y Call the Police

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A whale of a week Anne Atkinson, who volunteers at Aratoi two mornings a month, explains why of all the exhibits at the museum, this is the artwork [pictured] that speaks to her: I love the simplicity of the painting, the serenity. It calms me. I had to look up the title, Parāroa, but I had a feeling it meant whale – more accurately, sperm whale. Paula Coulthard is an artist I have followed for a while now. She has long been inspired by the landscape and seascape, and often paints on black or blue canvas, as if the night or day sky. I am often attracted to dark paintings, but when I stay with this painting and really see into it, I realise how much light there is within – the delicate stars of the Southern Cross, the light along the horizon, the moon and its curious shaped reflection, plus the red star below. I looked up the painting on Paula’s website and learned that it is from the series Ika Moana, a very old te reo Māori name for whales. The English translation is

fish of the sea. I’m happy that there will be three paintings of Paula’s on display next week for Seaweek Kaupapa Moana, an annual national celebration of the moana that runs February 29 – March 8. There will be treasures from the sea in the foyer, and a sea-blue installation at the front window – made with waste plastic by the Wellington artist Dani Henke while on residency in Wairarapa. Seaweek’s whakatauki, which I identify with, is ko au te moana, ko te moana ko au – I am the sea, the sea is me. The Wairarapa office of Department of Conservation is acting as a coordinating body for Seaweek events in Wairarapa and Tararua. • For more information about national Seaweek: https:// www.seaweek.org.nz/ • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History to record stories of people visiting the regional museum – enjoy these first-hand accounts.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

FEBRUARY 2020

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Water remains the big topic of conversation as we go through summer conditions not experienced for 10 years. A total garden watering ban is unusual for Masterton, and I know gardeners will be feeling the pain as they try to care for their plants. I want to express the council’s thanks for the water conservation efforts of our community. It makes a real difference to how much water we have to take out of the Waingawa River, helping maintain the river’s health. The ability to collect rainwater can help gardeners. Rainwater collection tanks are available for sale from the council and we will be investigating making them a requirement in new builds as part of the review of the District Plan, beginning shortly.

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Our restrictions do change quite regularly, but that is in response to the river level – when we can, we like to give gardeners the chance to use their hoses or sprinklers. With the current dry spell and focus on water conservation, the installation of water meters, which began this month, is very timely. They are going to be a valuable tool in managing our water and identifying leaks in the system. The other big news this month is that we have the results of our two-month public engagement on the Town Hall. I’m delighted that more than 1,300 people have got involved – and it was great to talk to so many people about the subject at our fabulous Waifest event. The next step is for the elected members of the council to decide on a proposal to be included in the draft annual plan in March.

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TOWN HALL SURVEY RESULTS More than 1,300 responses were received as part of Masterton District Council’s community engagement on the future of its Town Hall, closed in 2016 after being found to be earthquake-prone. This included more than 1,050 surveys, and more than 250 pieces of other feedback, including emails, and “post-it” note style instant feedback forms, available at the Have Your Say hub at the council’s Queen St office, and at different events, including Waifest and the Castlepoint fishing competition. High-level results are: y 51 per cent of respondents indicated they were prepared to pay up to $200 a year in rates for 20 years to cover the cost of a new multipurpose facility. y The four highest-ranked facilities regarded as important for inclusion in a new facility were (in order) space for concerts, meeting room facilities, arts/ cultural exhibition space, library.

WATER METERS ON THE WAY Water meters are now being installed around Masterton. The first meters are being installed on the boundaries of properties, next to the cut-off valve for water supplies. These are under the blue panels on footpaths and road edges – often called tobys. Most households in Masterton have separate supplies, but some have a shared supply – water from one toby, supplying more than one house.As meter installation progresses, we’ll be talking to these property owners about their options for metering. These will be different in different circumstances. Meters will not be used for charging until the second half of 2021. We will be highlighting future plans for discussing on water meter charging in the consultation document for the long term plan, in March, but this will not be a key item for consultation or part of the fees and charges.

y Asked to rate the importance of the Town Hall façade on a scale of one to 10 (10 being most important), the average rating was 6 out of 10. y When asked if they were willing to pay an additional amount if the façade was to be retained, 37 per cent said yes, 42 per cent said no, and 21 per cent said they didn’t know. More detailed results can be found on the council website.

Once we have completed this work, later this year, we will be asking the community for feedback on our proposed way of charging for water infrastructure based on usage. We will also start giving residents an idea of their usage.

WATER RESTRICTIONS For the first time in 10 years, total garden watering bans have been necessary in Masterton. Masterton District Council’s water conservation management plan, agreed with Greater Wellington Regional Council, ties restrictions to the level of the Waingawa River. That’s why restrictions have changed quite regularly this summer. When there is rain in the Tararuas, which quite often doesn’t reach Masterton, the river rises, and the council aims to provide as much opportunity for gardeners to look after their plants. Flows can drop just as suddenly, and that can mean tighter restrictions. We want to thank everyone for their efforts in using water wisely – it does make a difference. The less water we are using the more stays in the river.

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Wednesday 19 February Council Meeting 3pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road Thursday 20 February Rates Due Wednesday 4 March Audit and Risk Committee Meeting 2pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road Wednesday 11 March Council Meeting - Adopts draft Annual Plan for consultation 3pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road Wednesday 18 March Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting 2pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road

1,067 surveys completed. 1,300 submissions in total 51% willing to pay for a shared, multi-purpose facility in their rates Importance of the existing façade averaged 6 out of 10, 10 being ‘very important’ 37 per cent are willing to pay to retain the existing façade The engagement results will be used by councillors to decide on options for inclusion in the annual plan. The draft annual plan will be adopted at the March 11 council meeting. Mayor Lyn Patterson said the response to the engagement process had been outstanding. “This was biggest response to a council survey in recent memory, and it shows how interested Masterton residents are in the next steps for the Town Hall. “We’re now considering this valuable feedback and will include our preferred option for next steps in the draft Annual Plan for 2020-21.” Detailed survey results are on the council website: www.mstn.govt.nz

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Water is a significant issue and the meters will enable us to get a clearer idea of usage. As the rollout has only begun in February, we need to complete the rollout and gather some initial information about usage over the next few months. This information will help inform our modelling around charging methods

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Thousands turned out on a very warm day for some hot music at this year’s Waifest. Headliners Herbs Acoustic and Maisey Rika, were backed up with some great local music and kapa haka.

Dog owners have until 31 March to apply for Responsible Dog Owner status, if they want their 25 per cent off dog registration to apply for the current year. You may qualify for RDO status if: y your property fully fenced y at least one door accessible by visitors without encountering your dog or dogs y dog or dogs are de-sexed and micro-chipped y registration has been paid on time for two years y none of your dogs have been impounded or infringed for two years. Applications cost $20 through the MDC website or at the Queen Street office. This a one-off cost. Note: some dogs, including rural, menacing by deed, or dangerous dogs not eligible.

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This course has been designed for those that could use Google Suite in their everyday work, and will be focussed on those working in schools and early childhood, but would be useful for anyone who needs to use this. Syncing and sharing Google Drive, Creating and using Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Maps and Google Photos. Where: REAP House, Masterton: Dates: 26 Feb, 4, 11 March Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Tutor: Tracy Graham Cost: $45 Must Enrol by: 20 February

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MARTINBOROUGH COVERED WHATS ON MAR 1 – TK FARMERS MARKET 10am - 2pm, Te Kairanga Vineyard, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough. All ages. Free. Come along and enjoy some shopping from local producers at the monthly Farmers Market. Enjoy some live music, a bite to eat and a glass of wine. MAR 7 – Rotary Martinborough Fair Relative sizes and distances of the planets.

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8.00am - 4.00pm, Town Square, Martinborough. All ages. Free. Enjoy a great day of shopping, with over 500 stalls there is something for everyone.

Home NZ Tour 8.00pm Pukemanu, Town Square, Martinborough. R18. Tickets available - 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) . 2017 The Voice Australia winner Judah Kelly will be touring New Zealand and coming to the Pukemanu in Martinborough. Come along to for a great night of entertainment.

Sky Watch

Nick Sault behind them. Mars, highest in the sky, is currently on the right of the sun from our perspective, which is basically as it looks on these mornings. Jupiter and Saturn, on the other hand, are way, way behind the sun. Basically, they are peeking around it from hundreds of millions of kilometres at back. Perspective is a funny thing with astro distances, because our depth of vision is only limited to a few dozen metres. Of the three planets here, Jupiter is by far the brightest, which tricks the eye into thinking it’s the nearest. However, Jupiter is currently four times as far away as Mars, while Saturn, which looks similar to Mars in brightness, is about eight times as far away. If your eyes are fully adjusted to the dark, see if you can see the colours. Saturn, nearest the

horizon at 6am, is whitish, Jupiter higher up is orangy, while Mars is, as we all know, quite red. If you look higher in the sky, not far from overhead, the giant star Antares, in the head of the scorpion, is also red. Some good eye tests here, but don’t leave it too late, the sun will be up at 7am. These planets will be in a similar formation all week at this time, but after Friday the crescent moon will have left the mix. Thursday night you can catch a good visual of the International Space Station [ISS]. At 9.03pm, ISS will appear above the ranges almost due west, where the sun set earlier. In three minutes, it will rise fairly high in the southern sky and then dip down the eastern sky to vanish a further three minutes later. Next week: Orion’s sword.

Learning to manage health A free course is being launched to help people with health conditions that affect their ability to enjoy life. Funded by Tū Ora Compass Health, the course Piki Te Ora will run for 2.5 hours a week for seven weeks in Masterton. The course incorporates kaupapa Māori principles and focuses on teaching self-management techniques. Course facilitator Dany Haira [pictured] said the course would work well for

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It’s a funny thing Early morning commuters will get a nice planet line-up this week, with Saturn, Jupiter and Mars displayed above the morning twilight horizon. Thursday and Friday, it gets better when the fingernail cutting of a moon gets into the mix. Mars will rise first about 3am, then Jupiter about 4am and Saturn 5am. But if that is all too early for you, all three are easily visible in the twilight at 6am. At 6am on Thursday morning, the crescent moon sits hard by Jupiter. At the same time Friday, the moon is even thinner and sits close to Saturn. If you can see them both mornings, you get some idea how much the moon moves in a day; in this case, from Jupiter to Saturn. Of course, that isn’t what it’s doing. The jump over the day represents 1/29th of its orbit, as the lunar month is approximately 29 days. The three planets look in line, but that is simply perspective. Think of them in respect of the sun which is going to rise seemingly

A wide range of food will be available and the new playground for the kids to enjoy.

people with a range of health conditions including diabetes, heart conditions, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, difficulty with sleeping, and weight concerns. “We invite whanau of Wairarapa to take advantage of the opportunity this course provides. “There is no charge for attendance, and people are welcome to bring a

support person or friend with them.” The course is every Thursday 1pm–3.30pm, February 20 to April 2 at Te Rangimarie Marae, Cole St, Masterton. This course is free for participants as part of Tū Ora Compass Health’s aim to support and improve the health of the Wairarapa community. It is a group course with a maximum of 20 people attending. • To register contact smcourse@ compasshealth.org.nz or phone Dany on 027 306 0622.

It’s been another busy start to 2020 for Ranui Essentials lavender farm on Dry River Road, south of Martinborough. Tracy Voice and her team were active late last year planting a new variety of lavender known as ‘Violet Intrigue’. They were buoyed by winning the 2019 NZ Lavender Growers Silver Award for their oils, Grosso and Super (Gold winner in 2018). A distillery has been installed too to distil the essential oils and Ranui Essentials are now able to offer a distillation service to other lavender growers. The diverse range of lavender-based products are beautiful to look at, hold

and smell. It’s a pure sensory explosion. You can always visit Ranui Lavender Farm itself but there’s a chance to also see their wares on display at the TK Vineyard Farmer’s Market Sunday 1st March and 5 April 2020. Ranui Essentials is proud to set amongst the beautiful Martinborough landscape and the clear Wairarapa skies above have been a great chance to arrange star gazing evenings with and lavender picking. There will be more of these popular events in the future. Bring your telescope, torch, an evening picnic and watch the sun do down. Bliss amongst the lavender.

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For centuries lavender has been used for natural healing of burns, stings, stress relief, sunburn, muscle and joint pain. Lavender is also effective in cleaning products. Martinborough is the perfect environment for growing this wonderful plant. And, don’t forget, while you are there take time to enjoy the awesome views of the Wairarapa valley.

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Cabins to help teens Karen Coltman

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In Masterton, Enliven offers:

• Kandahar Home • Kandahar Court (specialist dementia care) retirement villages rest home hospital dementia short term respite health recovery day programmes For more information please visit:

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Enliven’s Kandahar Home offers a homely holiday option Wairarapa elders can take a homely holiday at Enliven’s Kandahar Home or Kandahar Court.

“But for anyone who is feeling unsure about a stay here we invite them to come for a visit or join us for a meal before their stay so they can familiarise themselves with the place,” he says. “There are lots of activities and recreation programmes so they can become part of the family.” Peter notes that respite care is just as important for family members or primary care givers as it is for the resident. “People forget that the option of shortterm care is there. But it’s a great chance for carers to recharge their batteries or take a break.” He explains that if someone has a holiday planned, they can contact

Each cabin cost $15,000. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

fitted out with curtains, blinds, carpet, a bed and bedding, shelving, a desk, two chairs, and a heater. They are built to New Zealand building code standard but did not require the consents of a larger building. The village has a communal kitchen and laundry, and toilets and showers are down at the end of the lounge. Jennifer Poutoa is the mother figure for the youths. “When we moved from Porirua to here three years ago, we wanted to carry on helping youths – this is what we do,” she said. “These kids think they have to be someone else to fit into society. “But they just need a chance to find themselves again. “This is our job with them in their first year – for them to regain or find their identity.” Wayne Poutoa’s said over the years, the youths he had helped

suffered from anxiety and depression and were usually too scared to live their lives at all. He said they played too much on their devices and did not experience enough of life. “They have shut off and shut down,” he said. “The first year of the project is to get these kids an individual life, a life for them. “We help them get jobs and gain personal survival skills.” He said along with the skill building, a huge part of what he taught was patience. Donations and community support have been key to the success of the village construction project. Each cabin cost $15,000. Three cabins were donated, and the rest were fundraised for. Most supplies for the fit-out for the cabins was donated by Carterton and Masterton businesses and supporters.

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The Masterton homes offer short-term respite and health recovery care, as well as long term residential care that rest homes are usually known for. The home’s manager Peter Newman says elders who come in for respite usually know some of the home’s residents already and the staff work to create a welcoming environment for anyone spending time there.

Six Carterton cabins for six youths in need are ready for them to move into. As soon as Carterton Baptist Church leaders hold their meeting with neighbours to sign oﬀ the youths’ names, they can take up residence and begin a better and safer journey to adulthood. During the youths’ time at the Baptist Church village, church leaders Jennifer and Wayne Poutoa would work hard to revive the youths’ identity and raise their self-esteem. The vision is that they would go “into the world” as capable and stable young adults. The youths, aged 15 to 19 years old, are recommended to the village because they are suicidal or from troubled childhoods and need help to survive as young adults. The cabins are at the back of the church on Broadway and the Poutoas live on site. The cabins were sourced by Chris Dugdale of the Dugdale Charitable Trust. Dugdale heard about the project to get cabins for youths and said she wanted the trust to invest immediately. “I love doing building projects and this is a way for me to bring my experience to help,” Dugdale said. The six cabins are now

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Respite options are available at Enliven’s Kandahar Home and Kandahar Court.

Kandahar Home to work out what options are available for respite. “Once you’ve booked your holiday and you know what you’re doing, make sure you get in touch with us,” Peter says. He says Kandahar Home and its sister site Kandahar Court – which provides secure dementia care – both have repeat visitors for respite. This can be for an overnight stay, or coming in for a week or a month. Kandahar Home and sister site, Kandahar Court, are both located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To find out more about the homes and the eldercentred Enliven philosophy, visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call the homes directly on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).

New dancers always welcome For further information Michael 377 0322, 021 535 897 carterton@dancescottish.org.nz carterton.dancescottish.org.nz

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Information Evening Come and learn more about how you can support tamariki and whanau in this valuable ministry here in the Wairarapa! FEBRUARY 27 | THURSDAY | 6PM-8PM

The Lighthouse Church 23 Intermediate St, Solway, Masterton 5810 To register, please contact Ella Retter: Ella.Retter@ohf.org.nz or Txt 027 488 9715 Pizza will be provided! FAMILIES ARE VERY WELCOME Hope to see you there www.ohf.org.nz

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28 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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the business for the past eight years. He loves giving back to the community and is inviting all to visit the Wairarapa Village on Chapel Street Masterton Tuesday 25 February at 1pm for a fun-filled afternoon where

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Are they blocked, feel full, itchy, discharging, tinnitus increased, feeling nauseous or your hearing changed? Liz Kirkland is a registered nurse who specialises in ear health and is the health professional you should head for when experiencing ear problems. If she detects anything serious and needing further treatment, she can refer directly to the Ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians at Wairarapa Hospital. However, most of the time, ears just need a good check and possibly a wax clean to get people back feeling good again. If an infection needs antibiotics, Liz has direct contact with GPs to ensure a prescription is written without having to make yet another appointment. Liz moved into her ear specialisation after qualifying as a nurse. “Ear health

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Calvin Winterbottom On January 26, 1905, a girl was born while travelling on a train to Vienna in Austria. This baby girl was called Maria Augusta Kutschera. She would become one of the famous women of the 20th century but hardly anyone knows her real life story. I have used online biographies, TV documentaries, family recorded interviews and the internet as well as books to research this subject. Maria did not have a very happy early life. As a child she was orphaned at age 10 and put into custody of an uncle who, according to historical records, abused her. Despite the abuse, she went on to study as a teacher at the State Teacher College of Progressive Education and graduated when she was 18. After completing her teacher training, she became a candidate and novice nun in 1924 at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg, Austria. Aged 21, Maria left the abbey to become a tutor to Baron von Trapp who had seven children. The youngest child, a daughter also called Maria, was too ill to attend school like her older brothers and sisters – Rupert, Agathe, Werner, Hedwig, Johanna

and Martina. She was only meant to stay for one year and then return to the abbey. But she got on well with all the children and the baron. On November 26, 1927, Maria and the baron married, and she became Baroness Maria von Trapp. The baron was 25 years older than Maria and had been a captain in the Austrian Navy during World War I. Maria and the baron had three children after they were married, called Rosmarie, Eleonore, and Johannes. The von Trapp family became interested in

singing due to a Catholic priest called Franz Wasner who helped and discovered their singing talents. In 1935 the Trapp Family Singers won a singing competition in Austria and then went on a European singing tour. The baron was sent a telegram calling him to join the Nazi Navy when the Nazis took over Austria so the entire von Trapp family left the country on the last day before the Nazis closed the border, getting into Italy. After making their way through Italy, the family went to England and then made their way by ship to America. Once they had landed in America, the von Trapp family continued to sing and tour around the country. In 1942 they bought a 660acre farm in Vermont and

Maria decided to set up a music camp. The baron died in 1947 and Maria wrote her memoirs two years later, which she entitled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. A German film was made based on her book in 1956. Maria and the rest of the family stopped doing musical touring in 1957 and Maria devoted herself to faith and missionary work. The music camp was changed into a public family holiday lodge where people could stay and which is still run by the family nowadays. In 1959 the musical The Sound of Music was first performed with Mary Marten as Maria, based also on Maria’s memoirs. The famous film musical

Baroness Maria von Trapp and three of her children, Eleonore (left), Agathe, and Johannes, circa 1950. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES

was made in 1965. According to both the film makers and Julie Andrews the real Maria von Trapp appears in the background as an extra in the movie. Maria died on March 28, 1987 in Morrisville, Vermont, America. The remaining original children portrayed in the musical outlived Maria and died between 1992 and 2014. The last of the children to pass away was Maria Junior, the young girl who her namesake had been asked to tutor and led to the elder Maria falling in love with the baron. None of the original children of the Trapp Family Singers are now with us. Rosmarie, Eleonore and Johannes are still alive, living in America. This is the true life story of Maria von Trapp. Unfortunately, she and the children are forever ‘Trapped’ in Hollywood fiction.

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32 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Eat n Greet: At St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton. Great food and entertainment. All welcome. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Karaoke Joe: From 7.30pm, great selection of songs to sing, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Exhibitions at Aratoi: Wairarapa Art Review [57 works of art by local artists]; Dominion [a red steel deer with piwakawaka by Sean Crawford] and The Body of the Work/It Does No Harm To Wonder [sculptures and photomontages by Richard Reddaway, and art by members of Henley Men’s Shed, Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild, Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers, and pupils from Douglas Park School], to February 23; Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton [60 photographs of Masterton over six decades, by Pete and his late father George [Ted] Nikolaison], until March 1; One Hundred Plates: Exhibition of 100 handmade plates by Paul Melser, until March 29. 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Open daily, 10am-4pm. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop:

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10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 259-7684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 What’s On At Aratoi: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, open daily, 10am-4pm. Mezzotint Demonstrations: Nan Mulder from The Netherlands conducts two free demonstrations noon and 1pm, open to all, in the Aratoi Foyer; Under Pressure: Opening of a selection of contemporary Wairarapa print artists, by independent selector Liz Bondy, until April 27. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa. co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 3047155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Green Dollars Wairarapa: Market in Greytown, 10am-1pm at the St Johns Hall. Stallholders accept NZ$, Green $ and WAIS vouchers for their goods. Plants, produce, baking, jewellery, cards, crafts and more.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Wairarapa Country Music Club: Meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Paddy 377-0730. Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 9am-1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Masterton Mobility Scooter Club: Meet at the Senior Citizen’s Hall, corner of Cole and Perry streets, at 10am. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

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43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam [027] 669-9666 The Book Lovers Corner: 3.30-4.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/the-book-loverscorner-/ Martinborough Community Choir: From 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St, Martinborough. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am-noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres,

Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748.

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Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/ Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Ian [027] 436-5811. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook. com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm,

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Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www. CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Choral singing with at least two performances each year based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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BUMPER WORDFIT

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

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6 LETTERS ASSESS RESENT SERVER SLEEPY

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

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GNAW GONG ITEM KEPT LAND MEAD MOTH MOWS NEAT NUDE OWED RAPT REDO RENT REST ROTA SCOT SLOP TAUT TOMB TSAR UPON URGE

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The following meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton. Wednesday 4 March 2020 Audit and Risk Committee Meeting 9.30am Wednesday 18 March 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting 1.00pm Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings and a public forum is provided at the start of each meeting. Members of the public who wish to participate in this public forum must register their intention with Casey Spencer on 06 379 4030 at least one full day before the meeting date. Agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s main office, the Carterton Library and on Council’s website. www.cdc.govt.nz

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PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Prohibited Fire Season has been declared from 0800 MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2020 encompassing all urban, rural and costal areas of the Wairarapa region including DOC land until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

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Any fire permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended from the date on this notice. You commit an offence if you knowingly or recklessly light, or allow another person to light, a fire in open air in an area that is in a Prohibited Fire Season unless under a special permit issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and in accordance with any conditions of the permit.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Angus Monk with White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and South African captain Dane Van Niekerk, at the T20 Cricket. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Twins meet cricket idols CRICKET

Two Alfredton cricket fans were excited to meet their heroes on Sunday and Monday, February 9 and 10, when they joined captains Sophie Devine and Dane Van Niekerk for the pre-match coin toss on the pitch prior to the White Ferns v South Africa T20 match. Ten-year-old twins Angus and Harry Monk, who attend Alfredton

School and play for Eketahuna Cricket Club, won the ANZ competition to be the Coin Toss Kid, which involved joining the two team captains on the pitch before the match. Angus said, “It was such a cool day. I got to go out on to the field alongside all the players. “Meeting all my favourite White Ferns before the game was

a highlight.” Harry said, “I had heaps of fun walking out on to the field and meeting the players. “I had watched my brother as the Coin Toss Kid the day before so I was really excited for my turn.” ANZ Masterton branch manager Lisa Clough said the twins were two of 28 young cricketers selected to take part in the pre-match ritual this

Kieran McAnulty Labour List MP based in Wairarapa

cricket season. “Young Kiwi cricket players are often inspired by New Zealand’s professional players, so we wanted to give them an opportunity to meet their sporting heroes. “We hope Angus and all the Coin Toss Kids winners have fun, enjoy the experience and are inspired to continue to play the game,” she said. The Coin Toss

competition is one part of ANZ’s long-standing support of Kiwi cricketers. Since 2009 the bank has given almost $1 million to cricket players, teams, fans, clubs and schools to help them reach their cricket goals. Cricket players, clubs, teams and fans across New Zealand can apply for grants or to take part in games as a Coin Toss Kid at ANZcricketworld.co.nz

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Harry Monk with White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and South African captain Dane Van Niekerk.

HAND HELD WATERING ONLY IN MARTINBOROUGH, FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The following restrictions apply to outdoor water use: • HAND HELD watering devices only • No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses. This is in addition to year-round alternate day watering even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates. This measure has been taken to ensure that there is enough clean, clear, and safe drinking water for our community.

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This notice is issued pursuant to: clause 4.7.3 of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw 2019 Part 5: Water Supply.

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Doing it in memory of Russell Giants honour club great with big win SOFTBALL Chris Cogdale

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The sudden death of one of Giants’ greats spurred the club’s Premier Threes to a stylish win over Tawa on Saturday. Dennis Russell, of Featherston passed away, aged 78, in Wairarapa Hospital on Friday night and the team played the game in honour of the man who founded the club in 1967. Russell was the club’s first player to represent New Zealand and their first life member. He played one game in centre field for the national team against the San Antonian All Stars at Athletic Park Wellington in 1968. The late Jimmy Cotter and Malcolm Namana are the other Giants’ players to have represented New

Zealand at the highest level. Fellow life member Allan Clarke recalled that Russell arrived in Masterton in 1966 and originally played for the United club. “He said to me that we needed another club in town and from that we formed Giants. He was the actual founder of the club”, he said. Russell also represented Wairarapa for many years before he moved out of the district. Clarke said he later found Russell living in Manawatu and he started playing for Giants again. “He travelled from

The inaugural Giants premier one team. Dennis Russell is seated, far right. PHOTO/SUPPLIED Inset: FLASHBACK: Dennis Russell cutting the cake at the Giants’ 40th anniversary function in 2007. PHOTO/FILE

Palmerston North each week to play for the Presidents’ team and he did so until 1992,” Clark said. “He was a great base runner, and that was what got him into the New Zealand side. He would come off the diamond at the end of a game with skin missing all over his body.” A tribute for Russell was due to be held before the start of the Giants

match with the Canadian Under-18 side at South Park yesterday. Russell’s death gave the club’s Premier Three side all the motivation they needed to put away Tawa 19-0 in their top of the table clash at Redwood Park. Tawa had inflicted the only loss on Giants in the first round, but they didn’t stand a chance against an on-fire Giant’s team, with the game ended after five innings. Giants’ president and team member Chris Feary

said, “we smoked them.” “Tony [Nixon] was on fire on the mound and anything they hit we gobbled up”, he said. “We tore them to bits with our batting. We scored four runs in our first turn at bat and it just escalated from there”, Feary added. “Terry Waitere hit two automatic home runs and everybody else batted solid, but basically it was all round power batting.” The win guarantees Giants a semifinal spot and probably home advantage.

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John Roberts with some of the staff at Sellar & Sellar. From left are Merren McIntyre; Nicola Hannah, Corina Andrews, Susan Eagle & Barbara Hollings

Rural mental health with John Roberts Accounting firm looking out for its clients Farming has its share of highs and lows and challenges. Heavy workloads, combined with things outside a farmer’s control such as weather and market prices, can increase the risk of unhealthy stress and burnout. Research shows that stress and fatigue are also contributing factors to accident and injury on the farm. The good news is that knowing the warning signs and acting on them helps manage stress and prevent burnout. With all this in mind, the accounting firm of Sellar & Sellar in Masterton has taken a proactive stand and embraced the services of the East Coast Rural Support Trust which operates to keep an eye out for those in the rural community under stress. The Wairarapa co-ordinator, John Roberts, was invited to one of the firm’s staff meetings recently to outline needs in the rural community, and how to recognise signs in their clients who may need help, and what to do about it. He told staff that the early intervention of a rural

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One of Sellar & Sellar Principals, Dominic Stewart (left) with John Roberts, co-ordinator of the Wairarapa East Coast Rural Support Trust. concern for the rural community.

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“It can be very isolating, working alone a lot of the time.” Recent research has shown that proportionately there is higher incidence rate of suicides in rural versus urban populations. Obviously this is a concern and it’s why we try to support people as early as possible.”

Mr Roberts has worked as a funeral director in the past and is experienced in working with people in high stress situations. He also comes from having experienced losing his own brother to suicide.

The Trust is independent, strictly confidential, free and available via 0800 757 284. John Roberts works alongside Sarah Donaldson, the Trust’s Wellness Co-ordinator, a clinical psychologist, deeply involved in rural well being services. If they recognise signs of unhealthy stress, they ask the person “Can I phone on your behalf” and seek

“It haunts me every day and I wonder what pain he must have been in, to do what he did and I often think that he would still be alive today if he had only asked for help.” If you are concerned about yourself, or someone else, talk to someone. Contact your doctor, the Rural Support Trust (0800 787 254) or the ‘Need to Talk’ helpline on 1737 (text of phone 24/7).

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