Issue 88 February 2009 Part 2

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MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

CONGRATULATIONS JOYCE ON REACHING 100 YEARS.

THE BRASS VERDICT by Michael Connelly This is a courtroom drama featuring lawyer Mickey Haller from Michael Connelly’s previous novel The Lincoln Lawyer and things are finally looking up for him.

Mrs Joyce Gouk celebrated her 100th birthday at the home of her son-in-law Trevor Brljevich and late daughter Yvonne Brljevich.

After two years of wrong turns, Haller is ready to go back to the courtroom. When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his biggest case yet. Enter Harry Bosch, detective.

Fifty family and friends joined her including her son Ross Watson 66 years, and sisters Jessie 92 years, Tuppy 88 years, Buster 84 years, and great, great grandson Cole Fergusson aged 11 months.

Determined to find Vincent's killer, he is not opposed to using Haller as bait. But as danger mounts and the stakes rise, these two loners realize their only choice is to work together.

Trevor’s home was decorated with over 60 photos of her life, from her parents down to photos of A great read for Harry Bosch fans with many twists and Cole. The gathering was continually served nibturns – but well worth the ride! bles all afternoon, by her great granddaughters Chole Watson, Jordyn Smith and Jordyn’s cousin REMINDER : $10.00 yearly Library family membership Molly Beecroft. fee is due as at 1 January 2009.

A cake made by Trevor’s sister Marie Harris was cut. Among the many cards Joyce received were cards from Her Majesty The Queen, the Governor General, the Minster of Internal Affairs and local MP John Carter.

HAYDEN TEE performing in “Opera in the Garden” For those who are interested, we will run a bus from Maungaturoto to Glenbervie on Saturday 14 March, 2009, leaving Maungaturoto at 12.30pm For enquiries or bookings, phone Brooks Motors (09) 431 8059

Joyce Gouk has been a resident of The Maungaturoto Retirement Village since 2000, and still keeps reasonably good health; except she says, “Things are starting to wear out.” Asked her secret for long life, she replies “Two sugars in my tea and eat the things you shouldn’t.” Joyce calls Unit 12 “My Home”. Love and congratulations from your family. ~ Trevor. ANGLICAN OP SHOP HOURS Monday 10 AM - 1 PM Wednesday 10 AM - 3 PM Friday 11AM - 3 PM We have lots of summer clothes for the whole family, plus household items, toys, shoes, books, etc. Holy Trinity Church 134 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto

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STEPHEN M JAQUES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

_________________________________ 123 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto _______________________________________

Phone: (09) 431 8733 Fax: (09) 431 8736

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At Maungaturoto Auto Centre 431 8288

JENNY'S RURAL CLEANING SERVICES Phone Jenny on 09 431-2826 Let’s take the hassle out of your busy life. These are the services we offer. Cleaning on weekly, fortnightly, monthly or those one off jobs. Rented & Holiday Homes. Windows& ceilings Ovens Domestic Cleaning

WELDING & REPAIR WORK Panel Steel Heavy Steel Stainless Steel On Site Repairs Reasonable hourly rate Ph 09 431 6555

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MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN CLUB On 10 December, Garden Club members and visitors attended our Christmas lunch at Pam McCallum’s home where Pam had made some delicious mulled wine which was enjoyed before our meeting. As usual a wonderful variety of dishes provided by members for a pot luck lunch was enjoyed. The highlight of the afternoon was a walk around the grounds to the lake and fountain then through the forest bush walk. Also the garden along the drive to the house has been developed with many varieties of trees and flowering bushes – a lovely shady setting.

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GARDEN NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2009

The main concern this month will be moisture – plenty of water will be needed for your garden. All those vegetables will be producing so watch out for summer insects. Thrips are a particular menace. Lightly prune roses and dead head to encourage more flowers. Also disbud chrysanthemums. February is the main month to plant bulbs.

Our first meeting for the 2009 year is at Marg Paton’s home on 18 February at 11.00 a.m. for a Fruit harvest begins this month. Keep the trees picnic featuring a decorative arrangement of “A well watered to swell the fruit size. Wearable Summer Hat”. Bring your lunch Grape vines need to be trimmed before final harvest and covering with a net to prevent the birds from eating all those grapes. (Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club)

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FIRST WEDNESDAY IN THE MONTH IS OUR VISITING DAY

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MAUNGATUROTO PLAYCENTRE NEWS Kia ora, We had a really fun end to Term Four last year. We had a visit to see Hargreaves’ aeroplane - it zoomed in and landed while we watched, and we were allowed to look at it up close - thank you Murray and Kathy for that, and for the picnic morning tea in your lovely garden. The weather was perfect for our Christmas party at Waipu Cove - we had races and won buckets and spades which were used to excavate the beach in various places. Santa left a sack of presents and our picnic was delicious. Thanks to all who planned and attended. The Santa Parade saw a colourful and enthusiastic group of bikies from playcentre ride down the main street of Maungaturoto, each convinced that the spectators were there just to see them. Well done to everyone - you looked fantastic.

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Matakohe Market February 8 February 22 March 8 March 22 Our stall holders are the old favourites and a few newcomers. Goods for sale include native wood products, wooden toys , knitting, sewing, jewellery, greeting cards, plants, etc ......... more to come in the near future. The kitchen remains open with fresh baked goods to accompany reasonably priced hot and cold drinks. Open at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ( at present ) This Market is not just for tourists and we encourage all the locals who have not visited us to come along and have a look.

Clean-up day on the last day of term saw almost all areas cleaned and tidied - great effort.

Many thanks Bev and Anne Ph 431 6180

Our first day for Term One 2009 will be Wednesday February, 4th. See you there.

The dates for February are: 14th and 28th. Also as part

We have sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30 12.00 for ages 0 - 6 years and their caregivers. If you would like to try us out, come along for three free sessions - newcomers are welcome. Contact Playcentre (during session) 4318 517 or Jacqui 027 285 1409 (President) or Helen 4318221 (PR)

Paparoa Farmer’s Market of the A&P Show "Taste of Kaipara" some of the stalls will be there too, 7th February. Two young fellows who fell in love with the icecream being sold at the Farmers Market. The younger fella was heard to say loudly that "it was the best icecream he had ever had" so that warranted a photo being taken of them!

The market this morning (3rd January 09) was great fun with lots of our regular shoppers but also lots of happy visitors to the Kaipara. People have been enjoying the pleasThanks to all those who came to the Matakohe Music ures of our local community which is really good to hear.

Matakohe Music Makers

Makers Christmas gathering. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and thanks for your support. Pat Mortensen from the Lifestyler won the raffle with ticket no. 44. Jules from the Magpies Hoarding in Paparoa won the prize for best dressed Christmas outfit, with her Merry Christmas outfit. Our next gathering will be on Feb 10th at 7.30pm at the Gumdiggers Cafe Church Rd, Matakohe, $2 coin entry per person, refreshments available. Happy New Year from all of us at the Matakohe Music Makers.

MARKET DATES

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Jayne Short D.Pod.M MVHs Maungaturoto Plunket Rooms & Ruawai Physiotherapy 09 431 7188 Also Mangawhai 09 431 4070

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Santa Claus DID come to town! That’s my guess about the guy in red who cruised through Maungaturoto in the town’s annual Christmas Parade, then . . . disappeared. Santa didn’t come to the after-match party at the Country Club and there were a few long-faced children as a result. But consider the prospect of meeting punters if, indeed, he was the real Santa. The guy who drops by on Christmas Eve is known to be shy. He might drink milk or beer that’s left for him, but never hangs around hoping to get to know people. And at this time of year, the real Santa is frantic. So many gifts, so many kids, so many miles, so many elves and, the real biggie, so many reindeer to train to peak physical fitness. Yep, it’s official. When Mike, who was lined up to be the fake Santa in the parade, couldn’t make it, he contacted the real Santa. This raises some interesting questions because one person suggested he was Maori, another wondered if ‘he’ was actually a woman. Then someone said the parade organiser would know. But although she was zipping round in a foxy Santa dress looking pretty authoritative, she had no idea. She also seemed rather too pleased about the unknown identity of the mystery man in red, which confirms suspicions that he was the real Santa. And that’s why he disappeared so soon. The magician disappeared too - in the best possible way. When Circus

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Kumarani of Dargaville said they would come to the party to stilt-walk and juggle, the budget wouldn’t stretch. When we tentatively asked the magician if he wouldn’t mind disappearing he was overjoyed. Christmas is frantic for magicians and, unlike Santas, they can’t delegate. He had two appointments that day and was only too pleased to postpone the third. Sadly Doug the Digger disappeared too - but not in a good way. He phoned in the afternoon to say his truck’s electronics had blown out and a fix couldn’t be arranged till Monday and would cost $3000. Even the magician couldn’t solve that one. Luckily the RockUp inflatable pirate ship arrived, along with the Mangawhai Agility Dogs. They wowed the crowd with their dancing, jumping and leaping. The farmer was impressed with the dogs’ ability to put a paw on a button which sent a ball flying which they would then neatly catch. One of these wonder dogs is related to my dear Floss same parents, different litter. And a much more skilled handler! We spent much of the day in a mild panic, wondering whether the musician had disappeared too. The deal had been done, the contract signed, but efforts to contact him in recent days had failed. But he showed up armed with Christmas music, a can-do attitude and a fantastic singing voice then crooned into the night, long after most of the happy little children and their mums and dads had disappeared. - Rae

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