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PhoenixFEATHERSTON

Volume XV Issue IIMARCH 2010

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

Olympic medallist Danyon Loader added swimming starglamour to Featherston’s annual Business House relay thismonth. The Featherston pool may be a long way fromBarcelona (butterfly silver) or Atlanta (two freestyle golds),but 35-year-old Danyon is now very active in communityevents, coaching and taking part in youth developmentprogrammes. He currently co-coaches in Wellington withGary Hurring.

The Day Danyon Came to town.

Keeping their feet dry at the event was the FeatherstonSt John Events crew, standing by for any first aid help. From left: Claire Bleakley, Danyon Loader, Clive Comrieand off-duty St John First Responder Colin Robinson. [Photos C.Comrie]

VISIT FROM STEAMRAILWANGANUI

On Saturday 6 March a diesel hauled train carryingapproximately 300 passengers will arrive in Featherston about12 noon and depart for the return trip at 2pm.The Fell Museum, Heritage Museum and Promotional Grouphave sent information through to Wanganui including a townmap highlighting cafes restaurants and other points of interestin the town.This is a great opportunity to showcase Featherston to ourvisitors.

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Modern Chapel and after Funeral Catering facilities.

Funerals to meet individual family wishes

Pre-arranged and pre-paid Funeral Plan

After-care support and Bereavement care brochures

Educational talks to Community Service Groups

Monumental Advisors. Inc Clareville Crematorium

God is still GodThat will never change

FeatherstonAssembly of God

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Greytown Football Club(Seniors)

AGM - Thursday the 4th March at cricket clubrooms – 7pm,all welcome.Greytown Football Club encourages family involvement andpromotes fun and participation at all levels of skill. If you areinterested in being involved in the club contact Paul at A1Homes – or just come along to the preseason training thatstarts this week 6pm at Greytown Memorial Park.Greytown Football Club would like to thank GreytownTrustlands, Greytown Community Sports and Leisure andPrime Community Trust for their support.

Right now is the perfect time to put yourproperty on the market if you are thinkingof selling this Season.

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The Year 8 students are preparing their trip to Wellington toattend the Young Leaders Day. This is a national event and heldthrough-out New Zealand with the focus being on developingstudent leadership in schools and building a better future foryour young people. The Young Leaders foundation selects agroup of high profile personalities to speak and interact with thestudents. They are positive role model in business, sport, politics,community service, science and the arts.The Featherston cluster swimming sports was held on 18th

February and we had 32 children represent the school at theSouth Wairarapa swimming sports which were held inGreytown.February is Bike wise month and on Friday 26th February allthe students will be bringing their bikes to school to celebratethis day. They will also be learning about safety of their bikesand the way they ride them.Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday 27th March10am – 1pm at the schoolThere will be the usual stalls e.g. white elephant, good cleanclothing, books, cakes and sweets and raffles, along with a caféselling pie ‘n cream, scones, tea, and coffee and hot chocolate.

St Teresa’s NewsThese need to be at school by 9.45am and will be judgedbefore 10.30am after which they will be sliced, servedwith cream and sold at the café. A trophy will also be upfor grabs, for the “most outstanding pie”Other competitions will be “create a creature” made fromrecyclable materials, colouring in, heaviest and unusualpumpkin and tallest and outstanding sunflower. Lookforward to seeing you all there.Holy week will be celebrated by a variety of activities withthe Stations of the Cross liturgy being held on the Thursday.The time is yet to be arranged but you are welcome toattend – ring the school for further information. Wishingyou all a happy and Holy Easter.

The school leaders for 2010 are:Sandra Makaohi and Bede Hoskins.

Pie-bake competition is back this year, there will be 2categories:1. Pumpkin Pie 2. Fruit pie

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c r e a t i v e i m a g e h a i r s t u d i o7 8 F o x S t r e e t , F e a t h e r s t o n

T e l e p h o n e 3 0 8 8 0 4 0c r e a t i v e i m a g e @ x t r a . c o . n z

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

Got an employmentproblem?No, we don’t mean we can find you a newstaff member, or a job. But we may be ableto help resolve your current employment issues.

Employers and staff members can havedifferent views when disputes arise. Oftensuch matters can be settled by skilledmediation.

We’re fully familiar with employment lawsand can offer sound advice to help bothsides reach agreement.

We can also provide practical help withdrafting employment agreements to avoidmisunderstandings between parties.

CARTERTON Ph 06 379 8049, Fax 06 379 8584

GREYTOWN Ph 06 304 9024, Fax 06 304 9032.

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The Buzz from the RSA

I must get one of those ‘I love the Wairarapa’ Bumperstickers. I’m new to the area & already totally enchanted bythe warmth & friendliness of the local people. My name isRose & I have recently taken over as Club Manager at theFeatherston Memorial RSA (Inc). I hope to keep you informedof happenings & events within the club. I’d like to includesnippets about our members & their families who have goodnews or interesting stories. So if you have anything you’d liketo share I would love to hear from you.

Messines Restaurant - contrary to rumour the Restaurant isopen & if you haven’t already met them, your hosts are ChefColin Keane & waitress Debbie Dornbos. The Restaurant isopen 5pm Thurs-Sun.Friday Trivia has begun & the event was enjoyed by thosewho participated. I’m glad I wasn’t able to play. The localknowledge questions were not to my advantage, but I suspectsome of the members didn’t fare too well either. Friday Triviastarts at approx 6.35pm following the Eulogy. There’s noneed to register, just make up a team & enjoy.

Entertainment is on the agenda. After raving reports we areproud to bring back ‘Soul 2 Soul’ who played for you onNew Years Eve. They will be playing Friday 2 nd April at8pm. So come along & join me for a great night’sentertainment. For those who love to sing, Karaoke will bestarting Friday 25th April. I look forward to hearing all thattalent I know is out there.A lot happens at the club, Thursday – Handle Club, Friday -Jokers Wild, Trivia, Members Draw, King of the Table & ofcourse Super 14 Rugby, Saturday – Happy Hour, Super 14Rugby.Members, you are invited to bring your children/grandchildrento the club on Sunday 28 March from 3pm – 5pm for a pre-Easter afternoon of fun.Don’t forget members, the AGM is coming up in May. Yourattendance is important.New members are always welcome, for more informationcall into the club or phone 308 9873.Finally a ‘BIG’ thank you to everyone who has assisted me,our sponsors, volunteers & those who have supported theclub.

Thought for the Month: “Life’s journey is always easier whenyou hear a friend’s footsteps beside you.”

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Welcome to the magical world of small steam trainsCome ride the rail with usIt’s great just watching the expression of wonderment on theface of children riding the rail on a miniature trainPoor old Featherston is renown for it’s bad publicity here is atime of fun happiness and spirited adventure for all who dareto ride the rail!!!The Festival Trains:Our own ‘Dolgoch’ a beautiful miniature steam train (a replicaof a Welsh Slate Mine Engine. ‘Dolgoch opened the passengerservice on the Talyllyn line Wales in 1866 she is still in serviceworking the preserved Talyllyn line of today) and with her atour Steam Festival is her Twin Sister from Wellington.The ‘Phantom’ a replica of a Steam British Mountain LogTrain and Two Mystery Steam Trains from the lower NorthIsland.About us!Cross Creek Railway Society came about when a group ofvisionaries built a replica of the Rimutaka Incline Fell Engine(The Mini Fell ) and within 4 years the track was laid aroundClifford Square in the centre of Featherston. The Engine Shedwas built and 3 second-hand carriages were purchased, atabout the same time the Tunnel, Signal Post and the Stationwere finished. Six years passed and with the magnificent giftof money, donations and dedicated fund raising our first steam

Featherston ‘Mini Steam Train’ Festival

With the steam engine alongcame the Water Tower and atremendous amount ofsatisfaction with all theachievements.Festival Day: Join us we will giveyou a great time!

Stalls available at only $10 each Tel: Roz 06 308 9642To be held in the centre of Featherston 10:00 – 4:00 Saturday13th March 2010 There will be the visiting Trains delightingeveryone Fun Games and entertainment for your children StallsRaffles Food Live MusicOther attractions: A picnic in Cherry Tree Park , go for a

walk on our Heritage trails,enjoy the Children’s Playgroundand new Skate Park visit theFell Locomotive Museum andthe Heritage Museum.Contact regarding theFestival and Trains: ColinRobinson 06 308 9238

engine was on the drawing board. The Society decided on areplica Welsh Slate Mine Engine ‘Dolgoch’ the original is still

working today!

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Meta Riddiford Kindergarten News

Welcome to 2010!! We hope that everyone had a relaxingand enjoyable break. We are really excited to be embarkingon some new initiatives this year at Kindergarten…

NEW SESSION TIMES

Sessions now run as follows;Mondays: 8.15am – 12.45pmTuesdays: 8.15am – 1.45pmWednesdays: 8.15am – 1.45pmThursdays: 8.15am – 12.45pmFridays: 8.15am – 12.45pm

If you are thinking of enrolling your child at Kindergarten, orwould like to see what we have to offer, feel free to call in andsee us anytime during session. Alternatively you can phone uson 308 9162. We would love to meet you!

WE HAVE STARTED A PLAYGROUP!!!Our new Playgroup operates on Tuesday afternoons from 1.55pm– 3.30pm and is free of charge.We welcome all families, whanau and children aged Birth – 5years within the South Wairarapa to join us. (You do not needto be enrolled at Kindergarten to come along).This is a great opportunity to come and meet other families inour community and have a coffee and some afternoon teawhile your children play in our purpose built environment.For more information phone Anita at Meta RiddifordKindergarten on 308 9162 or just turn up Tuesday afternoon!

PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONSThese will be held each Wednesday from 1.55pm – 2.55pm(to give parents time to pick their children up from school, ifnecessary).There is no charge and children are most welcome – teacherswill be available to supervise.

If there is a particular topic you would like to learn more about,please come along and talk to us. Some ideas suggested sofar include; Public Health Nurse to talk about health issuese.g. eczema; WINZ – allowances, grants etc; Community LawRepresentative – custody issues; solo parenting; behaviourmanagement; lunchbox chat group; cooking food that childrenwill eat, health and hygiene, writing a CV, raising boys, raisinggirls.

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FEATHERSTON MAIN STREETBEAUTIFICATION GROUP

It appears this group that did so much for the town by wayof developments in the main street has dwindled to only twomembers. There are some keen people wanting to re-startthis group; to continue with some previous planned projectsand to listen to new ideas for proposed improvements. If you have an interest in improving the main street ofFeatherston then please make yourself available to attend ameeting Thursday 18 March 7.30pm at the Fell EngineMuseum.

A 98 year old woman actually wrote this letter to her bank.The manager thought it amusing enough to have it publishedin ‘The Times’, and that newspaper thanks him most sincerely.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to thank you for bouncing my cheque with whichI endeavoured to pay my plumber last month. By mycal-culations, three ‘nanoseconds’ must have elapsed betweenhis presenting of the cheque, and the arrival in my account ofthe funds needed to honour it. I refer of course, to theautomatic monthly deposit of my pension, an arrangementwhich I admit, has been in place for only thirty eight years.You are to be commended for seizing that brief window ofopportu-nity, and also for debiting my account 30 Pounds byway of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank.

My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incidenthas caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I no-ticedthat whereas I personally attend to your telephone calls andletters, but When I try to contact you, I am confronted by theimpersonal, overcharging, re recorded, faceless entity whichyour bank has become. From now on, I, like you, chooseonly to deal with a flesh and blood person. My mortgage andloan payments will therefore and hereafter no longer beautomatic, but will arrive at your bank by cheque, addressedpersonally and confidentially to an employee at your bankwhom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an offence underthe Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope.

Please find attached an Application Contact Status form which1 require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry itruns to eight pages, but in order that I know as much abouthim or her as your bank knows about me, there is noalterna-tive ... Please note that all copies of his or her medicalhistory must be countersigned by a solicitor, and themandatory details of his/her financial situation [income, debts,assets and liabilities] must be accompanied by documentedproof In due course I will issue your employee with a PINnumber which he/she must quote mi all dealings with me. Iregret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits, but again, Ihave modelled it on the number of button presses required ofme to access my account balance on your phone bankingservice. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form offlattery.

Let me level the playing field even further. When you call me,press buttons as follows

Letter to the bank manager

1--- To make an appointment to see me.2--- To query a missing payment-3--- To transfer the. call to my living room in case I amthere.4 --- To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping.5--- To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attendingto the calls of nature.6 --- To transfer the call to my mobile phone in case I amnot at home.7 --- To leave a message on my computer [a password toaccess my computer is required a password will becommunicated to you at a later date for the authorisedcontact]8 --- To return to the main menu and listen to options 1through to 8.9 --- To make a general complaint or inquiry, the contactwill then be put on hold, pending the attention of myautomated answering service. While this may, on occasion,involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the durationof the call.

Regrettably, but again following yourexample, I must also levy anestablishment fee to cover the settingup of this new arrangement. May I wishyou a happy, if so slightly lessprosperous New Year.

Your Humble Client,

DOESN’T SHE MAKE YOU PROUD!!!

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Happy New Year all, we hope the kids are happily back atschool/kindy/daycare/baby groups and you are enjoying theroutine again.

We are back in full swing ourselves, with Plunket AppealWeek being held mid-March (15th-21st )and we are lookingfor volunteers to man the buckets at various spots aroundtown or door knock in your neighbourhood. Those happyto help call Tracey 308 6365 or Caroline 308 6988 and wewill sort you out. We even have some very glamorous t-shirts you can wear while collecting!Launching Plunket Week in Wairarapa will be a FashionParade at Ballentynes in Masterton, supported by ANZ.Tickets are limited, and $10 per person, let us know if youwould like to come for this fun night. There will be the Parade,drinks and nibbles and raffles available.

Watch the front of the building, as we will soon have our newPlunket sign up which will make it that little bit easier to findus.Hopefully you have remembered to check out our amazingnew fence on the rear boundary - thanks again for the brilliantand efficient job Neil - well done.

If you have missed an appointment or your child is due a visitwith Kate the Plunket Nurse please ring and leave a message- she will get back to you with a visit time. You don’t need tohave a specific worry or concern, the visits are a great wayof checking a number of health issues and talking aboutdifferent parenting issues. Don’t ever worry that you arewasting her time because you know your child is okay!

Sadly we farewelled one of our favourite Plunket Mums inFebruary. Greer Gwynne fought a valiant fight against cancerand our thoughts and support are with Isabella and Michaelfor their journey ahead without her. She has made a hugeimpact on Featherston in so many ways and the sheer volumeof people at her send off truly reflected that.

Since summer is only really just showing itself now there aresome really important things to think about with your littleones:Plunket and the National Poisons Centre both haveinformation on keeping children safe outside.Some things to keep in mind include:

• Some plants are poisonous and soil can also contain poisons.Teach your child never to put anything from the garden intheir mouth.

• Many garden products and pool chemicals are highlypoisonous, including fertilisers and pesticides. They must bekept out of reach in a high lockable cupboard that cannot bereached by climbing.

• Keep liquids in their original container. NEVER storepoisonous liquids in soft drink bottles.

• Don’t leave sunscreens where children can find them.Always store them out of reach.

• First aid for jellyfish stings includes using sea water towash the area and then soaking the area in warm waterto relieve pain.

• While insect repellents are invaluable to ward offannoying insects, they are not appropriate for childrenunder two years old. Avoid applying to children’shands as they can place them in their mouths or eye.

If you suspect a poisoning or need poisons advice, contactthe National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON 0800 764766.

Remember we are always keen to hear from Mums, Dads,Grannies, Grampas or anyone with a genuine interest in thePlunket ideals to join our committee or help with projects-give Caroline a call (308 6988) and she will let you knowwhen the next meeting is.

Plunket News

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Mens Champ Prs. Paul Mussen (S), Ray Simonson. Mens Junior Champs Ray Simonson.Womens Champ Triples D. Barrow (S), D. Traynor, J. Monk.Congratulations to the winners of the Womens Champion 4sDarkie Barrow (S), Jean Monk, Daphne Traynor, Rose Cement. Thiswas a hard fought game with Greytown in the finals.Up coming events 13th March Womens Open 5s. 27th and 28thMarch Womens open 4s which are held in Featherston. Spectatorsare welcome to come along and watch these events.We would like to thank the Greenkeeper for the way the green isplaying, as this takes a lot of work and time.

Bowls News

JP’s Emporium.42 Fitzherbert Street.

Featherstons Variety Shop.Products from 50cents !!

Toys, Tools, Stationery, Gifts, KitchenCraft, and lots more.

New Stock Available

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Our Own

Georgia Jamieson Emms&

Brigitte HeuserGiving a Home coming Concert

Performing Operatic Arias and Duets from

The Barber of SevilleIdomeneo

The Merry Wives of WindsorCosi fan Tutte

Hansel & Gretel

As well as selected Lieder and Cabaret Songs from Kurt Weill

Sunday 14th March @ Anzac Hall, Featherston 6.00pm

$15 per person.

This Advertisement has been sponsored by Guten Appetit CateringThe Sunday Roast @ the Royal is available from 5.00pm to 9.00pm,

Book a Table now for the 14th March.

Phone 308 8469 or 308 8922

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ST TERESA’S SCHOOLHARVEST FESTIVAL

NEWSOur Harvest Festival will be on Saturday 27th March in

the school grounds from 10 – 1pmAt the Harvest Festival we will be having:

· White elephant Bric-a-bracGood used clothing Books

· Preserves, cakes and sweets· Fresh apples Pie ‘n cream

· Bouncy castle The big wheel· Raffles Sawdust dig· Gumboot throwing Sausages, hamburgers· Tea and coffee etc

Pie making:

We will also be having a pie-bake competition with 2categories: This year a trophy will be awarded to the ‘ultimatepie” as well as various prizes.Everyone is welcome to enter this competition.

1. Pumpkin Pie 2. Fruit Pie

Once judged these pies will be sliced, served with creamand sold.

Other competitions will be “create a creature” made fromrecyclable materials, colouring in, (picture will be given toall school and pre-schools or can be collected from theoffice) heaviest and unusual pumpkin and tallest andoutstanding sunflower.

Plenty of activities for all – see you there.

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Locally owned and operated byChris and Bernadette Hoskins

- 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 theschool term 4:15 - 5:15 pm Ages 7 - 12yrs Turn up to the wrestling clubrooms behind Star Movies video store and give it a go. For moreinformation ring Sue on 308 8897ACC 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.“Toddlers’ Gym” for 0 – 3 yr olds is held at St Andrew’s Union Churchon Thursdays during the school term, 9:30 – 11 am. All welcome

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 CommunityCentre, 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.

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TIME FOR THAT

COLD SHOWER

CURTAIN TO GO

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.

Cindyz Pizza, Eatery & Bar29 Fitzherbert StreetFEATHERSTON.Ph: (06) 308 6969

Chinese Smorgasbord

$12 - Takeaway$16 - Dine - In

- Egg Fu Young- Sweet and Sour Pork- Combination Chow Mein- Combination Fried Rice- Chinese Black Bean Beef Stirfry

Tuesdays Only !!

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Tents, Bags, Backpacks, Squabs Covering,One-offs etc.

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Telephone 308 6674 Cell 027 258 2077

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Carterton * Greytown * Featherston

After Hours: Don Finlayson 304 8449 Greytown

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

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@ The Royal

Board of Trustees Election

Nominations are invited for the election of five (5) parentrepresentatives to the board of trustees.A nomination form and copy of this notice will be posted toall eligible voters.Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the collegeoffice.Nominations close at noon on April 23 and may beaccompanied by a signed candidates statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the college officeand can be viewed during normal college hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they cometo hand, for inspection at the college.The poll closes at noon on May 7.

Signed

Grey TuckReturning Officer

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Featherston SchoolNews

Since December last year we have welcomed 14 new pupilsat Featherston School from Upper Hutt, Wellington, Taupo,Masterton and two of the local schools.

It has been a positive start to the year and it is good tofinally see the last of the improvements to the Administration/ Junior Block completed. At one stage we had builders,plumbers, electricians, cleaners and carpet layers all hereat the same time trying to get things completed before thestart of the new year.At the end of term 1 work starts on creating a 21st Centurylearning space in the senior block. We have alreadypurchased 10 Apple Laptops for use by the children andare also looking at a ‘Smart Board’ and other modernteaching tools.

As you will be aware, this year National Standards arebeing introduced into schools. While the politicians playtheir political games we are making the adjustmentsnecessary for their implementation. Because we alreadyuse ‘standards’ at Featherston School which we reportagainst to our Board of Trustees, this implementation shouldoccur without too many problems.

On Monday we were visited by the ‘Books in Homes’Theatre group who performed a fun show about howreading helps us to be able to choose any job we wantwhen we leave school. The children have also receivedtwo books each to take home and keep.

On Thursday we attended the Featherston Cluster SchoolsSwimming Sports. Children are chosen to attend the SWSchools swimming sports.

A warm welcome to families new to Featherston. We hopeyou enjoy your time with us.

To enrol at your community school phone 308 9242 or027 410 4999 or email: principal@featherston.school.nz

Website: www.featherston.school.nz

The Red Cross forum on changes in this region was wellsupported. Vicky Matthews, Area manager of the WairarapaRed Cross, said plans are under way in the New Zealand RedCross organisation to return regional governance to grassrootslevel.Our members and volunteers in local communities are the heartof New Zealand Red Cross, and in 2010 we are making bigmoves to make sure they have a strong voice in our organization.“We want to tell New Zealanders what is happening, and toask people to think about joining us. We also want NewZealanders to tell us about their communities so we can seehow we can all work together to make a positive difference”she says.Among the programmes being run from the local branch isWairarapa Hospital’s meet and greet service, Meals on Wheelsas well as a transport service for patients attending healthappointments both within and outside the Wairarapa area.Individual towns have volunteers who, in the case ofFeatherston we have a supply of health equipment ie, walkerswheelchairs available, and will help patients who need transportto the medical centre,Should you wish to find out more about the forum or areinterested in joining Red Cross, then please telephone06 377 3586 Masterton, we would love to hear from you.

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A New Year & New Look!: This month has seen theinstallation of a new set of doors & windows in both ourMain and Art Rooms, replacing their leaky predecessors.Come down & see what an improvement this has madeto the building. It has literally brought rays of sunshineinto the Centre and the natural light is fantastic! A hugethank you to Fisher Doors & Windows, Dale FinlayBuilding, The Lion Foundation, Online ConstructionServices (NZ) Limited, Prime Community Trust, RotarySouth Wairarapa & the group behind last years Tin-HutMini-Golf Sculpture Event.New: ONLINE PROMOTION FOR EVERYONE: Thisworkshop will look at the tools available for smallbusinesses, organizations, and independent artists orprofessionals, to use the Internet to promote theirproducts and services both locally, and in a potentiallyworldwide context. Topics to be covered include:Benefits of having a website, technical tools available toyou, and how to manage your website well, using socialnetworking sites, blogs, and topic specific internetcommunities. Also covered : Search Engines and whatthey look for and Netiquette. The course will be open totopics suggested by participants!Please bring your laptop computer with WiFi or mobileinternet access, or your mobile internet device. However,this is not a requirement to attend the course! Fee: $ 12When: Wednesday March 24th from 7.30 onwards. Formore info and to register for this workshop, email Astridat asni@asni.netAbout the tutor:Astrid Nielsch, of www.asni.net, has been designingwebsites and managing her own site and online shopfor eight years, and used social networking tools sincebefore they were called social networking. Herbackground is in the arts and in journalism. Last year,she set up her own web design and consulting business,Asni: Multimedia Art & Design. She is passionate aboutsharing her experience in low budget online promotionwith those who could most benefit from the fantasticopportunities the internet is making available to everyone.

Arthritis Clinic: The next FREE Arthritis Clinic isscheduled for Wednesday March 3rd from 12-4pm.Limited spaces available; contact the Community Centreto book your appointment with Shay the Arthritis Educator.Needlework & Crafts: Keen for some company whenworking on your needlework or crafts? Come meet inthe Art Room on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month from10-noon. For more information contact May Brown 308-6912

PSSST… A speakers series for Women launches inApril ! : The Featherston Community Centre has teamedup with the Wairarapa Women’s Centre to bring you anAutumn Speaker’s series. Starting in April, this serieswill run on the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7.30pm forApril, May & June. We’ve got a great group of Speakerslined up to cover several interesting topics. Mark thedates & keep an eye out for fliers & more information!

Ongoing Classes/Groups: Art Expression, Children’sChess & Board Games, Creative Memories, Come &Paint!, Feldenkrais, Mah Jong, Meditation Series,Needlework & Crafts, Quilting, Tai Chi, Trim & Tone,Ukulele Jam Sessions, YogaOngoing Services: King St. Drop-in Art Sessions,WINZ,Te Puni Kokiri, Wairarapa Community Law Centre,Narcotics Anonymous The Featherston Community Centre offers facilities topublic and private users who require a meeting place forongoing or one-off events, activities or classes. Our goalis to serve as the hub of Featherston’s social,educational, and recreational services – used, valuedand supported by the entire community. 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 14Wakefield Street Ring us : 06 308 8239 Fax us 06 3085541 E-mail us : fsn.comcen@xtra.co.nz

Greetings from the Featherston Community Centre. What’s new?

Quilting: Drop-in quilting every Friday from noon to 3pmin our Kitchen. Bring your projects along and spend theafternoon with a great group of Quilters!

Southern Exposure: Tune in to 92.7 Arrow FM at noonon March 18th & 25th to hear the next LIVE edition of theCommunity Centre’s Southern Exposure programme.Yep, that’s right, the Featherston programmes are nowairing LIVE from the Community Centre ! This has beena huge accomplishment for this talented group ofFeatherstonians. You can also listen via the internet bygoing to http://www.arrowfm.co.nz and then clickingLISTEN LIVE. After a request from a couple of dairyfarmers, Southern Exposure will also be rebroadcast at5am on the 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month. As part ofSouthern Exposure the Community Centre will also bebroadcasting its Speakers’ Corner Series later in theevening.