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PhoenixFEATHERSTON

Volume XV Issue IFEBRUARY 2010

Contact: Ray Weighell. Email: mo.ray@xtra.co.nz Phone: 027 604 2769 Fax: 06 308 8573

It would appear that our fear of losing both the Kiwi Bankand Post Office services was a little premature.

An interview today with Mr Bernard Teahan of Trust Househas resulted in some interesting and positive facts.

To develop the whole area from Chung’s Supermarket toJohnson Street it was vital for the Community Trust topurchase all the existing buildings and businesses. This ofcourse included the Post & Lotto Shop and the Cafe.However it was never the Trusts intention to operate thesebusinesses themselves nor was it in their mandate to closethem.

Negotiations are under way, with some positive reactions,

Kiwibank and Post Shop in Featherston

If, and there are strong feelings that this will happen, theywill all be incorporated in the new supermarket.It is hoped to have a final decision by early to mid February.

The aim of Trust House is to ensure that Featherstonresidents will not be without these vital services, that hasalways been their intention. The fact that they are unwillingto operate the services themselves is purely an economicand business decision.

In the meantime we can sleep easy and enjoy the wonderfulservice we now have and look forward to a new andcomplete centre to our town.

to sell all the businesses in questions to private operators.

Work is now well underway on our new public toilets, thecontractors (Holmes Construction) moved in anddemolished the old toilet block on the 11th January andhave now completed the concrete pad.

A large number of locals and visitors turned out to watchthe old toilet block being demolished, which took only acouple of hours would you believe.Work is due to be completed in early April and in themeantime three portaloos are on site to assit the travellingpublic and locals alike.

Featherston Public Toilets

The Promotional Group has worked closely with the SouthWairarapa District Council to ensure that the toilets beingbuilt are what the community wants, and would like to takethis opportunity to thank all Council for the funding andsupport throught out this process.

The new toilet is based on the award winning Taihape designand will be an asset to our community.

“Local residents plus our many visitors will be RELIEVED to see work has begun on ournew toilet block.”——

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Well by now everyone is back at work and the young onesare getting ready for school. I hope you have been able toenjoy some time off with family and friends and even get someof those outside jobs done.

We have been lucky enough to have a number of overseasvisitors stay. One thing I enjoy is taking them around ourgreat little town and district. Our visitors always enjoy thetrip out to Lake Ferry, Ngawi and the lighthouse. My onlyproblem is when I see rubbish bags left on the roadside byvisitors to our beautiful area (as locals would never do this).There has been a successful prosecution with illegal dumpingof rubbish in the past, so if you see this happening pleasecontact both the police and council – you will be surprisedhow easy it is to track down these people.

Hopefully by the time you read this the new Featherston PublicToilets should be either completed or almost completed.Maybe it’s just me but why is it that most things in Featherstonseem to take a little longer to get done? However when theydo they’re exactly what the town wants and they work andthey get used! So a big thank you to all involved and thanksfor hanging in there and not giving up.

Another project that has been on the radar for a number of

Councillor’s Commentby Councillor Dean Davies

years and is now finally happening is the new footpath at theRailway Station – our commuters have been asking for afootpath there for years and this is one project I have beenmaking a stand over for some time, however a big thank youmust go to my fellow councillor Porky Sexton for doing thehard yards to ensure this not only gets put onto the works listbut is put right at the top – Cheers Porky!!

Yet another project that is almost ready to roll is theCommunity Patrol, again this has been in the pipe line for aconsiderable time. However, unlike the previous CommunityPatrol, times have changed and there is more paper workinvolved and the volunteers need to be screened which meanssomeone needs to take this duty on. Our new CommunityPatrol Co-ordinator is Davina Simm who is working alongsideour Community Police Officer Brenda and together they havealmost completed everything and will be ready to roll out thefirst Community Patrol very soon. They are always lookingfor new volunteers, so if you feel this is something you coulddo just call into the Police Station and have a chat withBrenda.

If you have any questions, concerns or issues please don’thesitate in contacting either myself (Dean Davies), SolitaireRobinson or Porky (Keith) Sexton.

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Cross Creek Blues Club will welcome a return visit byAustralian guitarist and composer Nick Charles to their monthlymeeting at the Tin Hut on Wednesday 10th February.

This internationally known performer last appeared at the Hutin a solo show in November 2008 but this time he will be ourspecial guest artist at our regular club night. So special, in fact,that we have moved from the usual first Wednesday of themonth to the second to fit Nick’s fourteen venue New Zealandtour programme.

Nick Charles is an acoustic guitarist in great demand forconcerts and workshops world-wide. He averages 200 showsa year from Australia to America and Europe, from intimatehouse concerts to major folk, blues and jazz festivals. Hisinfluences are many and varied; Big Bill Broonzy, Merle Travis,and Django Reinhardt to name a few. The Melbourne Age hascalled him “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots” andArtstreams magazine says he is “the best picker on the scene”.

A Nick Charles show includes some classic blues, ragtime andearly jazz tunes as well as an extensive catalogue of

Nick Charles to perform at Cross CreekBlues Club

his own compositions. Sample tracks can be downloadedfrom his website, www.charlesguitar.com. Hopefully someof his five CDs will be available at the Tin Hut on 10th

February. The evening starts at 7.30 p.m. The normaldoor charge applies – members $2, non-members $5. Formore information, see the club website at http://crosscreekblues.org

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Happy New Year !Hope you have all had a festiveChristmas period- how about a

new look for the New Year.Call in to see what we can do for

you.

Sandra & Van

Are you in a de factorelationship?Do you and/or your partner own property?

Do you want to share your property withyour partner, or do you want to protect itfor your children?

You may need a Relationship PropertyAgreement, which deals with the divisionof property between couples living in defacto relationships on separation or afterone of the partners dies.

Come and talk to us about how toprotect your property.

CARTERTON Ph 06 379 8049, Fax 06 379 8584

GREYTOWN Ph 06 304 9024, Fax 06 304 9032.

FEATHERSTON Ph 06 308 9305, Fax 06 308 9211

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Happy, happy happy New Year. Have

you thought about some new Gear?

Remember where the new shop is?

Next door to Hair Stop in between $2+

Shop.Lots of lovely things to see, good

sizes, prices and Bargains galore. You

will not be disppointed with your pur-

chase. Shopping is what I love to do, so

come in and see me and I will find some-

thing lovely for you. Wendy

44a Fitzherbert Street. 027 634 3983

Red Cross.

Are you interested in attending a Red Cross First Aid course?Please contact Heather at the Featherston Community Centre.

An Information Presentation on the exciting direction theN.Z.Red Cross is travelling in is to be held on 22nd February2010 at 11.30am. The venue is N.Z. Red Cross 30 ChurchStreet Masterton, a finger food luncheon will be provided,please, if you would like to join us Telephone 06. 377 3586.

The Annual Appeal week is early march and on march 27th

the Wairarapa Red Cross will be holding their plant sale day.Always a crowd pleaser, with great bargains.

Our contact number should you wish to hire wheelchairs,commodes, crutches etc is 308 9330. Transport for medicalappointments please telephone 0800 924 287 between 9amand 3pm.

Our dates for First Aid Training for the year are now available.Courses are to be held every quarter in the FeatherstonCommunity Centre, the first is February 24th and 26th.Comprehensive courses are for two days and revalidationsare one day.

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Mains

Chicken & Bacon Fettuccine $15, Lamb Shank $16, Fish of the Day $18, HomemadeChicken Cordon Bleu $19, Pork Loin Chops $19, Venison $19, Crayfish $24

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Lamb Cutlets- with a crumbed herb crust, Beleaguer Potatoes infused with mushrooms,summer veg & sweet kumara & cranberry honey jus $20

Reef & Beef- Porterhouse Steak with skewed prawns, half-shell green lipped mussels,served with fries & salad & a creamy garlic white wine sauce $20

NEW Entrée!!!

Chicken Kebabs- with a Chinese honey dipping sauce $7

Plus 11 Delicious Woodfired Pizzas now come in Small $7.50 & Large $15

Fri Only- Small $6.50 & Large $12.50

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEW CHEF JURAL HAEATA(formerly from the RSA)

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loyal to Featherston.

The Featherston Holiday programme on Wednesday 23rd

December was a great success.The children made Christmas Crackers; Table Decorations;Christmas Cards; and a wall hanging decoration to take home.They also cooked and iced “yummy” Christmas Cookies.We wonder how many used their recipes to make some moreat home?Once again our grateful thanks to Assembly of God for theuse of their building, All Aboard Toys and Games forassistance with publicity and materials; and to our wonderfulvolunteers—Eileen Trail, Jan Henderson, Bev Medham,Keiko Nojima, Judy Duncan and Jocelyn Konig.May Brown and Diane PercivalConveners.

Featherston Christmas Market Rafflefor St Teresa’s.

Featherston HolidayProgramme

Christmas Tree Cake...Number 279. Judy KnightonDrawn under Police Supervision.

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The South Wairarapa Zone Lions and Lionesses fishingcontest had to be postponed on the 23rd January due toweather and sea conditions. The first time in all the years ithas been held.

However Sunday morning the change was incredible andthe fish caught were many and variable.

One hundred and twenty five registered on the day andspecies were; shark, kahawai, red cod, snapper, flounder,barracouta and two eels which were not included in ourprizes. The snapper was caught by Gerrard Deveney, thebarracouta by Paul Hoedemanckers and the heaviest fish, ashark, was caught by Steven Hoedemanckers.

The Junior special prize, a bike, was won by Ashleigh Gillfrom Masterton, the Senior special prize was won by AshleeTaylor also from Masterton.

Our sincere thanks to Featherston Lions Richard Burgissand Peter March and their committee for a well organizedand friendly family fishing contest held on a beautiful day.To the Featherston and District sponsors a big thank you.The money this year will be presented to the WairarapaSearch and Rescue.

The Lions and Lioness Clubs of Zone 6 South Wairarapa(Carterton, Featherston, Greytown and Martinbotough)presented Brian Love with a Certificate of Appreciation

Lake Ferry Fishing Contest.

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Come and have a look araound, whatwe haven’t got we will endeavour to tryand get for you

St Teresa’s NewsTrust you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas breakand your New Year resolutions are still going!!2010 once again looks to be a busy and exciting year. Schoolstarts for ALL students on Friday 5th February. Teacher onlydays are 1st and 2nd February and 3-way conferences (wherethe child/parents and teacher meet one another and developgoals that will be supported at home and school) are beingheld on Wednesday and Thursday.The school is a Sunsmart school which means that sunhatsmust be worn during the summer months. As we all knowthat February and March are the hot and settled summermonths – wearing of a sunhat is extremely important.Water only is the only liquid refreshment to be consumed atschool and during these hot months it is vital so one does notget dehydrated. The school has 3 water fountains with goodquality water that remains cool.Swimming is a focus for Term 1 and the school uses the townpool 4 days a week. We have some excellent swimmers andapart from teaching swimming – water confidence and watersafety will be taught through-out the swimming programme.The first fundraiser for the school is the Harvest Festival whichis being held on Saturday 27th March from 10 – 1pm. Lotsof bargains, competitions and food. Information in the nextPhoenix.

Kahutara Hall Society

Winners of raffles drawn before Christmas were:Groceries - G. EvansMeat - V. McCoshLeisure - T. Joines

Congratulations & thanks to all who supported our rafflesas well as the Kahutara community & FeatherstonBusinesses who donated items.Consider our venue for hiring, phone: 308 8468

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The Royal Hotel22 Revans Street

Featherston(06) 308 8922

Sunday 21st February

LADIES ONLY NIGHT!!!!!

Body heat from Australia

$20 per ticket from The Royal Hotel$25 per ticket after 14th February.Door sales on the night $25 ticket.

@ The Royal

Valentines Day Sunday 14 February 2010

Three Course Menu

Available from 5.30pm

Seafood Chowder Or

Royal Pate

Rack of Lamb Or

Corn fed Chicken Breast

Butterscotch Cheesecake Or

Homemade Ice Cream

$35.00 per person

Bookings Essential

Sunday Roast will be available for both Lunch and Dinner Bookings Essential

Phone 06 308 8922

Happy New year to one and all. The Club has had a ratherbusy time playing their Champs when the weather haspermitted us to do so.

Mens Champ 4s I. Simons (S), D. Bennett, R. Henderson,B. Howe. Mens Champ Singles L. O‘Donovan. WomensChamp 4s Darkie Barrow (S) Jean Monk, DaphneTraynor, Rose Clement. Womens Singles Lorna Green.Fstn. Open Mixed Triples Major: Winners D. RichardsMstn. 2nd Doug Bennett (S), Rex Henderson. JoHenderson Fstn. 3rd Lennie Le Gros (S), Lorna Green,Pat Burgiss. Business House Bowls Section A: !st NitPickers Roz Harding (S), Ian Simons, Brian Love JohnJamieson. Section B: Cindyz. Cindy Karaitiana (S) RamaiTopp, Arlene Stuart, Pet Tuhaka. Fstn. Womens GalaTriples, 1st Mstn A, 2nd Grtn. 3rd Mstn B. Spider waswon by Mary Willis Grtn.Steve Edwards Combi 4s !st A.Thomas Grtn, 2nd D. Murray Grtn. 3rd Paul Mussen (S)Ian Simons, Rose Clement, Darkie Barrow. Fstn.

BOWLING CLUB XMAS RAFFLE 1st Ticket No. 170Gossy. 2nd Ticket No. 332 Dianna, 3rd Ticket No. 306 L.Mooney. Thankyou all who supported this.

Bowling Club

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- Plumbing: Domestic and Commercial- Water and Sewer Connections- Plumbing Maintainence- Gas Fitting- Solar Hot Water- Drain Laying- Site Works- Subdivisions

For quotes and other information call uson 308 6006

What’s On This MonthMONDAYGalaxy Gym, Sports Stadium Annexe 5.30-7pm. Ph 308-9932 or 308-9086.Featherston St John adults, 7.30pm. Phone 308-9330.Senior Citizens Club meets every Monday. Phone 308-9628 or 308-9644.Playcentre, Monday, Friday 9.15am to 11.45am for children 0-6.Kahutara Play Group meets at Kahutara Hall, 9.45-l2pm. For parents andcaregivers of preschool children. Everyone welcome

TUESDAYFeatherston Golf Club ladies Day, 9.30am. New members very welcome.Phone 308-9973.South Wairarapa Badminton Club 7.30-9.30pm at the Stadium. ChildrensChess and Board Game Club. All welcome. 4.30 to 5.30pm. Ph Graham orRobyn 308 8118.Thai Kickboxing Classes Now FREE every Tuesday during the schoolterm 4:15 - 5:15 pm Ages 7 - 12yrs Turn up to the wrestling club roomsbehind Star Movies video store and give it a go. For more informationring Sue on 308 8897“Toddlers’ Gym” for 0 – 3 yr olds is held at St Andrew’s Union Churchon Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11 am.ACC Modified Tai chi 14:00-14:45 Featherston community centre

Gold coin donation per sessionWEDNESDAYCross Creek Blues Club. Every 1st Wednesday of the month at the “TinHutt” Tauherenikau 7.30pm. For more info contact Eric 308 6474 or visitwww.crosscreekblues.co.nzFeatherston Scottish Country Dance Club resumes 7.30pm Wednesday11th March and every Wednesday except the first one of the month. CatholicChurch Parish Hall, Bell Street. Beginners welcome. $1 per night. This is socialdancing, you don’t need a special partner. Phone 308-9015.Featherston Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Phone 308-9274.Karate 6pm Featherston Primary School Hall, teaching students of all ages.All are welcome Ph 308-9839.Toy Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 12-1pm, Featherston Community Centre,14 Wakefield Street.Lovebugs music and coffee morning for caregivers and babies to preschoolers.10am at the Anglican Church Hall (opposite the Fire Station). Parking at theback. $2 donation. All welcome.Kahutara Play Group meets at Kahutara Hall, 9.45-12pm For parents andcaregivers of preschool children. Everyone welcome for education and fun.Featherston District Gymnastics Club meet at the Stadium, Underhill Rd.Instructed by Angie Smith, qualified recreational coach. Wednesday 9-9.45amchildren 18mth-3yrs; 2-3pm 3-5yrs; 3.30-4.30pm 5-8yrs; 4.35-5.35pm 9-13yrs; 5.35-6.35pm 13 yrs. Ph Jenny, 308 8077.

THURSDAYCare and Craft meet every second Thursday. Phone 308-9992.Lioness Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday. New members most wel-come. Phone 308-9330.St John Cadets (Youth) meet at 7pm every Thursday at St John Hall. Phone308-6593.

FRIDAYNeedlework, Embroidery and Knitting Community Centre 1st.Friday of the month 10 - NoonSouth Wairarapa Probus Club meets at the South Wairarapa WorkingMen’s Club, Greytown, at 10.am on the last Friday of each month.Enquiries to the President, Helen Smith, 06 3048840Galaxy Gym, Sports Stadium Annexe 5.30-7pm. Ph 308-9932 or 308-9086.A.A. meets at 8pm every Friday Evening. Phone 308-9876.Playcentre, Monday, Friday 9.15am to 11.45am for children 0-6.

SATURDAYToy Library 1st & 3rd Saturday, 9.30-10.30am, Featherston Community Cen-tre, 14 Wakefield Street.Al-Anon Family Group: South Wairarapa Family Group meets every Satur-day at 11am in Greytown. Ph 389 2103 for more info or 0508 4 AL-ANON(0508 4 25 2666) or website: www.al-anon.org.nz

SUNDAYFeatherston Golf Club members club day from 9am. Soldiers SettlementRoad. Weekly competitions. New members welcome. Phone Barbara Thompson308 9194 or Peter Hawkins 308 9357.

OPEN FUN DAY

FEATHERSTON ADULTRIDING CLUB.

$20 FOR THE DAY

SATURDAY27TH MARCH 2010

HODDERS FARMMURPHYS LINEFEATHERSTON

RIBBONS TO 4TH PLACE

BBQ LUNCHREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

ENTRIES TO BE LODGED WITH SECRETARYBY 9:00AM ON THE DAY.

CANCELLATION DAYSUNDAY 28TH MARCH 2010

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Clean, sophisticated enhanced by the modern yettimeless look of glass. This is the immediateattraction of the SCOPEDOR

The SCOPEDOR is a rigid sheet of toughened,heavyweight safety glass made easy to clean.

The SCOPEDOR telescopic frame adjusts to yourchoice of width, fittings, chrome pull handles withpivoting hinges allows the door to open and closewith ease.

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For a phone quote measure your width and standard height

D & J Collins AutoServices

91 Fitzherbert StFEATHERSTONPh 06 308 9412

Prompt and Efficient Service.W.O.F., Wheel Alignment,

Diesel/Petrol vehicle repairs, tyre repair,manufacture of trailers, light engineering.

COLLINS CONTRACTING –Digger work and section clearing

FIREWOODGet your firewood for next winter.

Gum $120 trailer or $320 truckload

FREE PICK UPDerelict vehicles, scrap metals, old batteries.

Featherston Lionesses.

A very successful stall on Christmas ParadeDay, what a pity it was so windy. Our rafflewas won by Roz Harding 2nd Daphne Traynorand 3rd prize went to Ian Farrier.

Our deepest sympathy to charter member (ourfirst President) Faith Wrigley. Bryan herhusband passed away over Christmas.

Just to Say............I just want to say thank you to the people whocame to my rescue when I had my fall at DanielStreet in November, and also to the cars thatstopped and offered me aid. This wasappreciated.

Thanks to one and all

Ianthe Seator.

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Contact Christine for more informationPh: 06 308 9428 Fax: 06 308 9429

Mob: 027 264 4933Email: christine@cjconsulting.co.nz

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Phone 308 8922

@ The Royal

The following questions were set inlast year’s GCSE examination in

Swindon, Wiltshire ( U.K. )

These are genuine answers (from 16 yearolds)!!!!!!!! (Be afraid....be VERY afraid!!)

Q. Name the four seasonsA. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegarQ. Explain one of the processes by which watercan be made safe to drinkA. Flirtation makes water safe to drink because itremoves large pollutants like grit, sand, deadsheep and canoeists Q. How is dew formedA. The sun shines down on the leaves and makesthem perspireQ. What causes the tides in the oceansA. The tides are a fight between the earth and themoon. All water tends to flow towards the moon,because there is no water on the moon, and natureabhors a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins thefightQ. What guarantees may a mortgage companyinsist onA. If you are buying a house they will insist that youare well endowedQ. In a democratic society, how important areelectionsA. Very important. Sex can only happen when amale gets an electionQ. What are steroids A. Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs Q. What happens to your body as you ageA. When you get old, so do your bowels and youget intercontinentalQ. What happens to a boy when he reachespubertyA. He says goodbye to his boyhood and looksforward to his adultery Q. Name a major disease associated withcigarettesA. Premature deathQ. What is artificial inseminationA. When the farmer does it to the bull instead ofthe cow Q. How can you delay milk turning sour A. Keep it in the cow

More of these Gems to come!!!!

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MESSINES RESTAURANT

Fox Street Featherston

GOING “THE EXTRA MILE” FORFIRST AID

Is your First Aid kit up to date? Most of us are uncomfortablyaware that it’s a long time since the last restocking . . . andisn’t it looking a bit empty?

Kahutara sisters Mary Mason and Trish Lewis of Otahuna inKahutara, have worked out how to go the extra mile to helptheir country neighbours. Both are St John-trainedambulance officers in the Featherston crew, so they understandthe needs of people living away from towns.

Over the past few months they have been driving the backroads of the South Wairarapa, calling in at homes, farms andother workplaces. St John has always offered acomprehensive range of kits for homes and workplaces, andvisiting remote places in their smartly-marked St John FirstAid vehicle has proved extremely successful.

“We’ve been thrilled with the response,” says Mary. “Thisis a great way to meet Wairarapa people and sort out theirfirst aid needs. As well, we get to explore the out-of-the-way roads in daylight – a useful recce in case we ever neededto take the ambulance down them.”

Many employers have recognised that these kits meet theiron-site safety requirements and have ordered multiple kitsfor the various work areas on their farms.

If you would like to see the range of St John First Aid Kits,phone Mary or Tricia at Otahuna, on 3088026

Photo of John & Pam Pearce of Maramau, Kahutaradiscussing the merits of different First Aid kits and of the FirstAid manual, with Mary and Tricia.

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God is still GodThat will never change

FeatherstonAssembly of God

Sunday Service 10:00am22-30 Birdwood StreetTelephone 308 9123

Open Tuesday to Saturday and nowthe Agent for “Taylors Dry Cleaning”

Party to Support Feddy FantailsFootball Club.

Featherston’s women’s soccer team, FeddyFantails, is throwing a party at the Tin Hut onthe 12th of March. Bring your friends, dance tolive music and have a good time! Watch forposters with more details or call Coach Katiefor info 027 314 4887.

Phoenix

Would you like a copy of The Phoenixe-mailed to a family member or friend any-where in the world? If so contactian.miles@xnet.co.nz with the recipientsdetails and we will send it as a PDF file.

Contact: RAY WEIGHELLEmail: mo.ray@xtra.co.nzPhone: 027 604 2769Fax: 06 308 8573

Spelling mistooks

A serious “Scrabble” player has been seenplaying this game against a computer. Theword “Exi” was seen on the board.The player was asked “what is exi?” Theanswer was “plural of Exit.” No wonder thecomputer has an identity crisis. It cant winagainst logic like that !!!!!

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Greetings from the Featherston CommunityCentre !

What’s new?

Greetings from the Featherston Community Centre !Happy New Year Everyone & Welcome to a new decade ! What’s new?

A New Year & New Look!: We’ve re-aligned our CarPark in preparation for our big Grounds Re-design project.This project aims to offer the Community a green space atthe Community Centre that has a playground, BBQ area,amphitheatre & community garden. We’ll keep you postedon our progress. If you’re keen to assist us with this greatproject then we’d love to hear from you.

Car Boot Sale: Ready to have a bit of a clear out? Do youlove thrill of treasure hunting at garage sales & car boot sales?On Saturday February 13th we will be hosting a CrazyCar Boot Sale & Market as a fundraiser for the Centre.$5 per car or Table. Set-up from 8am. Call 308 8239 tosecure your space!

Arthritis Clinic: The next FREE Arthritis Clinic is scheduledfor Wednesday February 3rd from 12-4pm. Limited spacesavailable; contact the Community Centre to book yourappointment with Shay the Arthritis Educator.

Tons of Tai Chi on Offer! The Featherston CommunityCentre has a great range of Tai Chi on offer for all levels andabilities. Thursdays also offer a full complement of Tai ChiClasses, with a morning session offered at 11.30 by the folksat Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa. Thursday afternoon &evening classes run by Michael Clarkson start on February4th & offer a sports and progressive approach to the Tai Chidiscipline. The YMCA start’s their ACC approved TuesdayTai Chi series on February 16th. This drop in series runs onTuesdays at 2pm. Contact the Community Centre for moreinformation.

Feldenkrais: Eager to get back into the swing of things,Feldenkrais starts up again on Saturday Feb. 6th (yep, that’sright, on Waitangi Day!) If you have never tried Feldenkraisbefore and are looking for a great way to start your weekend,then this low impact stretching and strengthening series is foryou. When: Saturdays Time: 9.30am –10.30amCost: $60 for 5 sessions, 1st Class Free! Drop-ins alwayswelcome.

Yoga: After much anticipation Hatha Yoga with Nora returnsSaturday February 13th! Drop-ins are encouraged. Pleasebring your own mat to work on & a blanket to relax under.When: Saturdays Time: 10.30am – noonCost: $12 drop-in waged, $5 unwaged, term passesavailable

What’s On in the Garden February: Come learn aboutwhat you can be doing in your garden to feed your familyhealthy homegrown food. Join Setha Davenport, B.A. inHuman Ecology, minor in Sustainable Agriculture, who hasbeen growing healthy food for over nine years in severaldifferent regions, including two years in Wairarapa. Thiscourse will be offered once a month catering to what ishappening seasonally in the garden.This months session will focus on composting and liquidfertilisers. Learn how to make good quality compost andliquid feeds in your own backyard. We will cover how tobuild a compost heap and how to prepare comfrey, seaweedand manure teas all with simple toolsWhen: Saturday Feb. 13th 3pm or Tuesday Feb. 16th7.30pm Cost: $12Meditation: After a successful spring series, Meditationreturns! Come try Calm Abiding Meditation with VenerableNgawang Lhasto. Venerable Lhatso is a western Buddhistnun with many years of practice and training in meditation.This 6-week course will guide you through the commonobstacles to meditation, by skillful application of theappropriate antidotes. When: February 15th – March 22nd

Time: 7.45pm Cost: $70 for the course

Red Cross 1st Aid Courses for 2010: We are pleased toannounce that after the successful 1st Aid Course in October,the Red Cross will be returning to the Featherston CommunityCentre quarterly to hold their 2-day basic & refreshercourses. The next course is set for Feb. 24th & 26th, 9am-4.30pm; contact the Community Centre to book your spot.

Southern Exposure: Tune in to 92.7 Arrow FM at noon onFebruary 21st & 28th to hear the next edition of theCommunity Centre’s Southern Exposure programme. Aspart of Southern Exposure the Community Centre will alsobe broadcasting its Speakers’ Corner Series later in theevening. (Continued Page 16)

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Options for French & Pilates: While we do not have datesconfirmed yet for French or Pilates sessions, there as beensome interest shown in the Community. If you are interestedin either of these groups either as an attendee or aninstructor please contact the Community Centre & wewill try and work out dates and times that suit allinvolved.Ongoing Classes/Groups: Art Expression, Childrens’Chess & Board Games, Creative Memories, Come &Paint!, Feldenkrais, Line Dancing, Mah Jong, MeditationSeries, Needlework & Crafts, Quilting, Tai Chi, Trim & Tone,Ukulele Jam Sessions, YogaOngoing Services: WINZ, Te Puni Kokiri, WairarapaCommunity Law Centre, Narcotics Anonymous The Featherston Community Centre offers facilities topublic and private users who require a meeting placefor ongoing or one-off events, activities or classes. Ourgoal is to serve as the hub of Featherston’s social,educational, and recreational services – used, valuedand supported by the entire community.

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The Featherston Community Centre is wanting to addto its list of ongoing classes and services. If you’ve got agreat idea for a class, seminar, workshop, or event thenWE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU: Visit us 14 WakefieldStreet Ring us : 06 308 8239 Fax us 06 308 5541 E-mail us :fsn.comcen@xtra.co.nz

REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULEMONDAYSMah Jong 1pm- 4pmTrim & Tone 5.30pm – 6.30pmUkulele Jam Sessions 7.30pm – 8.30pmMeditation 7.45pm – 9.00pmTUESDAYSWINZ APPOINTMENTS 9.30am – 3pmKING ST. Art Expression 10am – 2.30pmYMCA Tai Chi 2pm- 2.45pmChildrens Chess & Games 4.30pm – 5.30pmCome & Paint ! 7pm – 9pmCreative Memories 1st Tuesday 7pm – 10pmCommunity Law Centre 2nd Tuesday 11am – 3pmGarden Workshop 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.30pmTHURSDAYSWINZ Appointments 9.30am – 3pmTe Haura RunangaMorning Activity 10am – 11amTe Haura Runanga Tai Chi 11.30am – 12.30amTai Chi for Health Afternoon 1pm – 2pmTai Chi for Health Evening 7.30pm – 8.30pmArrow FM 92.7 Recordings 3rd Thurdsay – All dayFRIDAYSQuilting 12noon – 3pmNeedlework & Craft 1st & 3rd Friday 10am- 12noonSATURDAYSFeldenkrais 9.30am – 10.30amHatha Yoga 10.30am – 12noonGarden Workshop 2nd Saturday 3pm-4pmCreative Memories 3rd Saturday 1pm- 9pmSUNDAYSNarcotics Anonymous 7pm – 8pm