Aroha Advertiser - April 2014

Aroha Advertiser

Promoting Te Aroha

Lest we forget!

Ian Harrop

Mention the Te Aroha RSA and most people immediately think of it as an excellent venue for an evening out or to celebrate a special occasions. And, indeed, it is with its Flavours Restaurant catering with bar snacks from 2pm or meals from 5.30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as for special occasions.

But the RSA was established for much more than that.

On July 17, 1931, barely 13 years after the end of the 191418 War, and in the middle of the Great Depression, 60 exservicemen of the Te Aroha district met in the Masonic Hall and resolved to form the Te Aroha District Returned Soldiers Association.

The early concern of the RSA was the welfare of ex servicemen and their dependant families. And the welfare of ex-servicemen and women and their families is still one of the prime functions of the RSA. Increasing and good support received from the community in the form of Poppy Day donations is greatly appreciated and these are disbursed solely for the welfare of ex-servicemen Pleasing, too, is the increasing interest and support by the public for ANZAC Day, when the sacrifice of 100 local men who lost their lives in WW1, and 69 lost in WW2, is honoured and the service of all members of the armed forces is recognised, and current serving members of the NZ armed forces, are also recognized and welcomed into the RSA family This year, too, The Royal New Zealand RSA is encouraging Kiwis to wear their poppies from Poppy Day, April 17, through to Anzac Day RSA Chief Executive, David Moger, says 2014 is particularly significant because it heralds the start of World War One centenary commemorations. “Rather than wear a poppy for one day, we are encouraging New Zealanders to display it on their lapel through to Anzac Day, April 25, as a mark of respect and remembrance,” David says.

“Wearing a poppy is a way for Kiwis to connect to and honour the Anzac values of compassion, comradeship, courage and commitment, shown by New Zealand forces across all generations.”

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More than 18,000 New Zealanders paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War 1, more than in any other conflict involving New Zealand forces, and over 40,000 were wounded.

Poppy Day is the RSA’s biggest annual fundraiser.

About 1.2 million poppies will be distributed this year and David hopes donations will reach $2.5 million. In the last few years they have amounted to almost $2 million.

Hundreds of poppy volunteers will be on streets throughout New Zealand from early April 17 and poppies will also be available from Z service stations.

DAWN PARADE This year the Te Aroha RSA is holding an inaugural dawn parade on ANZAC Day, April 25, 2014.

The dawn parades are traditionally an ‘RSA only’ service, organised by the Association, as distinct from the mid-morning civic service which is the responsibility of the District Council. continued page 3

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This means there will be no dignitaries officiating, but all RSA members and families are welcome to parade, and the public are encouraged to attend. Pride of place in the parade and service goes to war veterans.

Te Aroha is honoured to count 15 returned service personnel (sadly much reduced from the peak of more than 300 immediately following WW2) war veterans among its number. The format will be fairly simple and follows a military routine. Dawn has always been a favoured time for attack, and soldiers in defensive positions were woken before dawn to ‘stand to’, being awake, alert and manning their weapons.

The proposed programme is for the parade to assemble at the RSA clubrooms to march to the WW1 cenotaph by 6am. An opening address by RSA President Russell Smith will be followed by a short sermon. A wreath will be laid accompanied by a lone piper.

The Last Post and Reveille will be played by the bugler. The Ode to the Fallen will be recited between the bugle calls. The parade will return to the clubrooms and dismissed to enjoy breakfast.

The Dawn Service programme is: 5.30am RSA open, Rum and Coffee served 5.45 am Parade forms up.

5.50 Parade leaves RSA for WW1 Cenotaph 6am. Service begins.

After service return to RSA for breakfast.

The RSA is endeavouring to contact all Returned and Service personnel, some of whom are not RSA members. The RSA would be pleased to be advised of ex-service people who are not members, so they may be invited to attend.

Descendants and families of past servicemen and women are encouraged to attend and march, wearing their fathers’, mothers’ or grandparents’ medals (on the right breast).

As is usual, all RSA members and the public are invited to participate in the mid-morning civic service at the town’s war memorials, and the hospitality which follows, at the club.

Did you know that you do not need to be a Returned Serviceman to join the RSA, Or have any association with the Military?

There are three main types of membership -- • Returned service person; • Ex-Service person; or • Associate Member, which makes up over 80% of current membership.

Anybody can become a member of the RSA, (subject to acceptance) And, of course, the Te Aroha RSA clubrooms provide: a safe friendly environment in which to socialize and dine; Courtesy van from 5.30pm Thursday & 5.30pm - 8.30pm Friday (unless functions are on); three full-size snooker tables; two 8-ball tables; two dart boards; indoor bowls; eight gaming machines in an airconditioned room; open 6-days a week; air conditioning / heat pumps perfect for the cold winter or the hot summer days; and friendly staff.

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• 5.50am Parade leaves RSA for WW1 Cenotaph • 6.00am Service begins.

• Opening address • Short sermon • RSA wreath laid accompanied by lone piper • Last Post, The Ode, Reveille • Parade to return for breakfast at RSA.

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TE AROHA MOUNTAIN LIONS REACHING FOR THE HEIGHTS Aiming high is something the members of the Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club Charitable Trust are not afraid to do be it increasing membership or raising funds.

At the beginning of her second term as President last July, club President, Wanda Brittain, challenged members to have 25 members by the end of her year. Members responded with enthusiasm and since February members have seen three new members inducted, Irene Thomason, Raewyn Trebilock and Anne Stuart. This brings the total membership of the club to 27 topping the membership target by two. Sponsor for all three new members was 2nd Vice President Margaret Martin.

A new membership target has now been set at thirty which hopefully, will be reached by the end of the year. Retention is always a key point with any club so the members of this active and busy Lions Club were delighted to be awarded the President’s Retention Badge for 2012-2013 by Lions Clubs International.

With the year well underway members are busy preparing for their annual Easter Raffle to be held at Countdown on the 11 April. Once again members are aiming high as this year the raffle is in support of local volunteer fireman Shane Reilly who is competing in the Fire Brigade Sky Tower Climb in aid of Leukaemia and Blood Cancer.

A number of members attended the recent District 202L Convention and thoroughly enjoyed a chance to socialise with other club members, hear the International President, Barry Palmer and learn more about the Lions International movement.

Having been so successful in spearheading the electric bed project for the Te Aroha Community Hospital last year, members are now undertaking to raise funds for two much needed shower trolleys at the hospital as the current ones are ageing rapidly. Each trolley will cost over $7,000.00 plus GST however members are determined to raise the money with a little help from their friends in the community who are always so supportive of the hospital.

Members (L) Kate Remfry and Margaret Martin (R) with District Governor Richard Norris at the recent District 202L Convention in Morrinsville.

Members are also starting work in preparation for the annual Book Fair to be held on November 7-8, with regular book sorting as those much needed books start coming in again as well as looking at who the recipients will be this year. Last year a record profit was made so members are looking to aim even higher and create a new record this year. For information on where to leave books or to have them collected phone Phillipa on 07 884 9781 or Catherine 07 884 8222.

Members are also planning to be a part of the Lions International Lunch Relay Prospective members are always welcome to come along to the monthly meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Te Aroha RSA. For further information contact Wanda Brittain on 07 884 7489.

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What's On in Te Aroha Mountains

April Tuesday, 1st

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 7pm

Tuesday, 1st

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Tuesday, 1st

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Tuesday, 1st

Piako Concert Brass, Waihou Hall, 7pm

Wednesday, 2nd

Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Wednesday, 2nd

Toy Library 7.30pm

Thursday, 3rd

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 9.30am

Te Aroha i-SITE Visitor Centre telling people where to go since 1894

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102 Whitaker St Phone 07 884 8052 www.tearohanz.co.nz

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ADD YOUR EVENTS ON THE I-SITE WEBSITE, TO GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS TO AN EVEN BIGGER AUDIENCE! Tuesday, 22nd

Piako Concert Brass, Waihou Hall, 7pm

Te Aroha Little Theatre - LOOK WHO'S TALKING

Tuesday, 22nd

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 7pm

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Tuesday, 22nd

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Thursday, 3rd

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Wednesday, 23rd Racing Te Aroha - ECOLAB FARMERS RACEDAY

Thursday, 3rd

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Wednesday, 23rd Piako Toastmaster Meeting - all welcome, ph Neil 07 884 7668

Friday, 4th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom and sequence dance classes

Wednesday, 23rd Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Saturday, 5th

Racing Te Aroha - FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES RACEDAY

Thursday, 24th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 9.30am

Thursday, 24th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Saturday, 5th

Toy Library 10am

Thursday, 24th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Sunday, 6th

Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club - 2nd Round Points Series, 250/shifters/heavies

Thursday, 24th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Monday, 7th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Friday, 25th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom and sequence dance classes

Tuesday, 8th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Sunday, 27th

Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club - Club Day, Kt light/heavy

Tuesday, 8th

Piako Concert Brass, Waihou Hall, 7pm

Monday, 28th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tuesday, 8th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 7pm

Tuesday, 29th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 7pm

Tuesday, 8th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Tuesday, 29th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Wednesday, 9th

Piako Toastmaster Meeting - all welcome, ph Neil 07 884 7668

Tuesday, 29th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Wednesday, 9th

Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Tuesday, 29th

Piako Concert Brass, Waihou Hall, 7pm

Wednesday, 9th

Toy Library 7.30pm

Wednesday, 9th

Movie on FINANCES - Future Te Aroha 7-9pm enq 884 4108

Thursday, 10th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 9.30am

Thursday, 10th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Thursday, 10th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Thursday, 10th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Thursday, 3rd - Saturday, 5th Thursday, 3rd

Wednesday, 30th Toy Library 7.30pm

Friday, 11th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom and sequence dance classes

Friday, 11th

Toy Library 10am

Monday, 14th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tuesday,15th

Piako Concert Brass, Waihou Hall, 7pm

Tuesday, 15th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Tuesday, 15th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 7pm

Tuesday, 15th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Wednesday, 16th Continuing Education Te Aroha - Glaucoma ‘ The preventable eye disease’ Speaker Ginny Harwood, Glaucoma New Zealand, St Marks Lounge, 1.30pm $3 Wednesday, 16th Toy Library 7.30pm Wednesday, 16th Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am Thursday, 17th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes 9.30am

Thursday, 17th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Thursday, 17th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Thursday, 17th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Friday, 18th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom and sequence dance classes

Monday, 21st

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tuesday, 22nd

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

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Community Information Te Aroha

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Here at i-SITE we are always trying to improve the quality of service to our visitors. We get lots of feedback from people from overseas and out of town who are familiar with the i-SITE network and its services from their travels We’d like to know what our residents think of their local i-SITE. Here’s your chance to tell us what you think and go in the draw to win a thirty minute spa for two people at the Te Aroha Mineral Spas.

Circle your answer How often do you visit us?

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Our draft Annual Plan Summary 2014/15 will be delivered to you on Wednesday 2 April inside your Piako Post. As an ‘annual update’ it outlines what we have planned in the district over the next year and how we are going to achieve it.

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What’s planned in our district for the next year?

A snapshot of what’s inside:

What do you think of our service?

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Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service to you? ............................................................................................. ............................................................................................. .............................................................................................

Look out for the booklet and read about what is proposed in our district for the next year, then tell us if we’ve got it right or if there’s something we’ve missed!

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Submissions to the draft Annual Plan will be open from 2 April - 2 May

How often do you visit our website – www.tearohanz.co.nz?

Have a chat with your Mayor and Councillors

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If you want to go in our lucky draw, please give us your phone number and email address:

Do you have a question for Mayor Jan, your local Councillors or just a general Council enquiry?

Mayor Jan invites you to come and have a chat with her and your local Councillors about the issues that are important to you.

Discuss what you like or don’t like about the draft Annual Plan Summary, what you want to see in your community and what you would like to change.

Banco, Wednesday 9 April 2014, 4.305.30pm.

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Cut out the survey and pop it in the gold box in the Te Aroha i-SITE foyer or return by post to 102 Whitaker Street.

Thanks for your feedback - from the i-SITE team

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BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

AGM Please note that the Annual General Meeting for the Te Aroha Business Association is Tuesday 8th April 5.30pm At the Palace Hotel, We want to continue the momentum that the association has and want to see as many members and prospective members join us so that Te Aroha does become the “first choice boutique destination to live work eat and play”.

Shortly after the AGM we will be sending out subs we will be sending invoices to all businesses on our data base so please support your town and become a member it is exciting times for the town and we feel that we are getting some good positive results for business and the town. Thanks to the Te Aroha Racing for committing to become members this year we look forward to them coming on board. We would love more members so if you don’t receive an invoice please contact myself or Sarah Matafeo-Ross and come and join the association its important that we get as much support as possible.

Agenda for the AGM Meeting start 5:30 Welcome Chairmans report Treasurers report Election of officers Chair Deputy Secretary Treasurer General Business - Set yearly subs - Te Aroha Cruisein - Cycleway extension to Matamata - Action Coach presentation for next meeting All members and prospective members welcome Shaun O’Neill, Chairman

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Pre-season sports education evening Physiotherapists at Te Aroha Physiotherapy will host a sport education evening specifically targeting the pre-season build up and self-management during competition, in preparation for the winter sports.

Topics covered will include • SPORTS TAPING – covering the four most common injuries: ankle, knee, shoulder and thumb.

Principal physiotherapist Jenny Lucy states “many injuries throughout the season can be avoided when athletes understand how to manage themselves for optimal performance. Injury need not derail your season and ruin all that hard work and preparation you’ve put into getting ready”.

Physiotherapists on hand for this session will include Jenny Lucy – the NZ AFL physiotherapist, Rob Neish – former NZ Tall Blacks basketball physiotherapist, and Natasha Bancroft who is currently studying a Post Graduate qualification in Sports Physiotherapy.

COURSE DETAILS DATE: Wednesday 2nd April VEnUE: Te Aroha Physiotherapy downstairs hall

• ACTIve STReTChING – learn how proper preparation can prevent injury.

• COMPeTITION SeLF-MANAGeMeNT – learn how to listen to and manage your body during the competition phase so injury does not derail your season.

The course will be a minimum of 3 hours and is open to any sportsperson from any team, code or district and of any age.

Practice Manager Jillian O’Neill believes that all athletes should be making themselves available to attend such courses to upskill their knowledge on how to get better at their chosen sport.

“They can’t start early enough and getting them this information when they are young will make a huge difference to the length of their sporting

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Coaches, managers and parents are also encouraged to attend as they are often integral in teaching and managing athletes throughout the season.

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When I loose my way and cannot see due to the overburdens of my soul, which is the plight of broken South Aucklanders, I head to my most favourite room in New Zealand.

It’s a place on the top floor of the Museum, in the Auckland Domain.

Inscribed on its walls are names Of dead, forgotten and unknown Kiwis.

As I trace with my hands, fingers and eyes the inscribed names on the walls it leads to the window of my soul.

My spirit quickens and begins to stir with the thoughts I carry of the people I represent to the people who died unselfishly.

I begin to weep as I loose control of my thoughts through the fusion of my feelings with these paradigms of the dead and the living.

As I lie there in a pool of tears I pour out my heartfelt respect to the bravest generation of New Zealanders who are all but names inscribed in stone.

The funny thing is, I never know how long I spend there, as time seems to stop.

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The collision of thoughts have reduced me to nothing. The living human tragedy of South Auckland that I have chosen to change; the plight of the living Kiwi has taken new meaning in my dancing heart.

Did you know that you do not need to be a Returned Serviceperson or have any association with the Military to join the Te Aroha RSA. There are three main types of membership – • Returned service member; • Ex-Service person; or • Associate Member,which makes up over 90% of current membership.

Anybody can become a member of the RSA, (subject to acceptance) And, of course, the Te Aroha RSA clubrooms provide a safe friendly environment to socialize and dine; • Courtesy van from 5.30pm Thursday & 5.30pm - 8.30pm Friday (unless functions are on) • 3 x full size snooker Tables • 2 x 8 ball tables • 2 x dart boards • Indoor bowls • 8 x gaming machines in an air-conditioned room • Air conditioning / heat pumps perfect for the cold winter or the hot summer days; friendly staff • Open 6 days a week

Te Aroha RSA has its very own FLAVOURS RESTAURANT catering with bar snacks from 2pm or meals from 5.30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Te Aroha RSA can also cater for weddings, funerals, conferences, 21st and any other special occasions.

To enquire more about joining the RSA call in and have a chat to our friendly staff.

The magic of remembering our brave Kiwi soldiers and nurses who paid the greatest price; they gave us the gift of their lives.

Even though they may be gone and I’m alive, those names etched in stone have given this Kiwi a gift.

That gift is a renewed strength of being alive To return to my patch in life.

My soul and spirit are broken no more!

I return to who I am …..

A stronger and more compassionate man, filled with hope, strength and love of those most special Kiwis who reside in South Auckland.

Those South Auckland Kiwis’ lives mightn’t seem much but they were bought by those forgotten, unknown Kiwis whose names remain forever etched on the walls in a Museum.

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Grumpy Old Man Writes. . .

Okay, hands up, who has travelled more than 20km from Te Aroha without encountering road works? If you have you must have been blessed with unbelievable fortune. My journeys these days (which are many and often) serve only to fill me with dismay that I had overlooked a golden opportunity to become a multi-millionaire.

How could I have failed to see the opportunity that Halloween had presented us with the evil witch’s hat. If I’d painted it red and white and patented it the world would be my oyster, now. Instead of which I’m stuck, once more, waiting for the man with the stop/go board to give me a cheery wave. Oh well, I’m not sure opulence would suit me.

But, is it my imagination or are there more roads in need of repair than ever before? Could it be that they are not built as well as they used to be? Or could it be the number of enormous trucks and trailers that seem to be bigger and heavier than ever that is taking a toll on our roads?

In days gone by the only road to Hamilton was SH26. All other routes were invariably unsealed tracks connecting a series of farms.

Then they sealed them and cut my travelling time to the Waikato Times by 15 minutes - oh the joy of it. Until one day there was a thundering great Kenworth coming in the opposite direction – frightened the hell of me! These narrow roads were not built for that sort of traffic – and frankly they still aren’t!

If you don’t believe there are more of them infesting our roads than ever, pop down to Morrinsville and stand at the roundabout at the intersection of Allen Street and Studholm Street. When we came through this week there were three queuing up at it and two more approaching – I can’t imagine what the residents of those streets must be thinking.

Maybe I’m in the wrong place at the wrong time – but no - a resident of Manawaru happened to comment that the number of enormous trucks and trailers rattling through the village, often not slowing

(even for the school), had increased alarmingly.

I was going out to visit when a logging truck and trailer, loaded to the gunnels rounded the infamous clock tower intersection and I was left to follow. At Stanley Road he left the state highway with barely a hint of slowing. Came the Manawaru Road turn-off and rounded it as if he were on a motorbike. I left him as he sailed on through Manawaru village. I guessed he was heading for the docks at Tauranga and by taking the back roads had eliminated all the hazards that were likely to slow his progress – like speed restrictions, traffic lights, roundabouts and of course traffic cops.

What’s more important a few more bucks in the carrier’s pocket or the sanity and safety of people who live in what is essentially a rural community? Who in their right mind could possibly have sanctioned the size and weight of some of these juggernauts. All their costsaving by their additional capacity is more than outweighed by the cost incurred in additional damage – to roads and our nerves and we’re the ones paying.

Of course, if they do it often enough, it’s going to play havoc with the road surface and it will all have been for nothing as they sit waiting for the stop/go man to give them a cheery wave.

But size isn’t everything – ask Jim Lucy. He has exactly the same problem in his Kenrick Street office. Step outside his door onto the pavement and you have just as much chance of being bowled over as on any of our truck-riddled roads.

“Look at ‘em,” he yelled at me as yet another speed-mad mobility scooter went whizzing by “It’s like this all the time”.

Maybe we should put the trucks on the pavement and the mobility scooters on the road.

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Planning is well under way for an exciting Queen’s Birthday weekend community event that will see a whole series of music events to suit all tastes at venues around Te Aroha.

The recently formed Festival of the Arts Te Aroha group is putting together four days of music - Friday May 30 will feature Cultural events; Saturday May 31 is a Music Mix – featuring singers, songwriters, musicians; Sunday June 1 is a Folk Fest with performers from around the country coming into the town; Monday June 2 is a day of Classical Crossover and will feature one of St Mark’s extremely popular Organ tours featuring the Rainbow Singers and the historic Queen Anne Organ.

Each day will include workshops together with both large and intimate gigs. Community groups and artists will perform and share their journeys alongside guests from out of town.

A variety of venues across town will be used and ticket pricing will be kept down to encourage everyone to attend. The aim is to involve as many artists, performers, singers, musicians and audiences of all ages participating so watch out for further announcements.

Later in the year two further Arts Festival Weekends are planned.

The Spoken Word Festival will feature story-telling, poetry, rap, plays, new writing, words and music and

the Art Explosion Fest will stage exhibitions, family workshops, messy play, art trail, carnival parade - masks and monsters, harakeke weaving, and art competitions.

The Festival of the Arts Te Aroha sets out to promote the arts in all its cultural diversity in a festival and other events in this community.

Keep a look out for where, when and what is on. To get involved call Festival Group 07 884 8938.

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The Te Aroha Miniature and Model Railway is open every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 10am-2pm at 39 Burgess St

Did you know that cats get arthritis as well as dogs?

Arthritis is a painful condition no matter what your size. Cats often become reclusive once they start to experience joint pain so arthritis can be easily overlooked in our smaller companions. As many as 1 in 3 cats will develop arthritis so pay particular attention to cats over 12 years of age that seem to be ‘slowing down’.

How will you know if your cat has arthritis?

Here are some signs to look for:    

No longer jumping and becoming less active Unwilling to go up stairs Pain when touched or picked up Matted fur over their back where it hurts to groom

Unfortunately, once arthritis has developed it cannot be cured but getting onto the problem early can slow joint damage meaning an increased quality of life for longer.

Treatment options for arthritis include:      

Rest Weight management Pain relief medication (long-term treatment now available) Joint diets Joint supplements A combination of the above

The team at Te Aroha Veterinary Services is working towards a pain-free life for your furry friend so that you and your pet can relax in comfort at the end of every day.

Talk to our friendly staff at the clinic for more information or head to www.catswitharthritis.com to learn more Easter clinic hours: The clinic will be open every Saturday during April from 9am-12pm If your pet requires treatment over the public holiday period we will be providing a 24hr emergency service available on (07) 884 9522

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This was Te Aroha

Edwin Henry Hardy

Anyone who does a bit of tramping out at Waiorongomai will have heard of Hardy’s Hut and most likely has tramped the two hour trek up the valley to take a look at where his workshop and hut once stood.

In 1898 Edwin Henry Hardy, a Government Surveyor from Otago formed the Te Aroha Gold Mining Company and purchased the Firth and Clark Battery. After obtaining the rights to use the tramway owned by the Piako County, they fixed the old battery to run on ten stamper heads keeping it in first class working order, at all times. The water races that had been constructed to power the turbine water wheels were cleared and repaired.

Edwin utilised the capital works carried out by many previous operations and removed ore from their workings without committing himself to vast capital expenditure. The Colonial Exploration Company had driven a 1670 feet extension in The Premier and Edwin Hardy successfully worked this mine for some years yielding satisfactory returns from 1899 to 1905.

Hardy mines claim

Hardy’s Hut was used by the men bringing the ore down to the battery as a sleep over. The men would take the ore down the tramway using horses and if they returned late in the day they would stay in the hut to get an early start the next morning.

In 1931, Edwin was taking his son Malcolm and grand son David to check out one of the mines and about where the bridge crosses over the Butlers incline Edwin didn’t feel so well but insisted Malcolm and David continue on to the mine. When they returned Edwin had passed away, he was aged 71 years and is buried in the Te Aroha cemetery.

Boy scouts leaving Hardys hut 1957

Hardy’s Mine Company held title to an extensive area in the Waiorongomai Valley and in 1936, Edwin’s son Malcolm York Hardy, started work on the old Colonist Reef; this was the last major drive

by Hardy Mines. Malcolm continued to work the mines sometimes staying in the hut used by his father’s gang in previous years. Malcolm extracted the ore and sent it to Australia until 1946 when the final phase of mining in the Waiorongomai valley ended.

Malcolm York Hardy died on August 15th, 1963 aged 67 years and is buried in the Te Aroha cemetery.

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Our Community News Joint Project Underway

As a result of our article in Te Aroha Advertiser a fundraising project is underway to help us to purchase a shower trolley for our more fragile patients. Te Aroha Lions and Te Aroha Mountain Lions have been very enthusiastic about raising funds for us with Te Aroha Lions starting the fund raising drive by donating $2,500. Ideas from community members to help raise the money have been great. Sylvia Casella-Mahon, acting facility manager states “the enthusiasm and empathy towards our plight was really very humbling.”

Your hospital helps local theatre in up and coming one act play directed by Wanda Brittain We were delighted to be able to provide some props for a one act play “Finding a Voice” which will be going live from 3rd April. This play is centered in a hospital- there is a twist which has some very interesting moments and causes quite a stir!!!

Good Samaritans Thanks to Cullen Engineering’s Operations Director, Michael Harris for popping up when we least expect it with some lovely hams for our patients and residents.

Thanks to Red Cross here in Te Aroha for funding our First Aid Refresher course for staff which was very much appreciated.

Thanks to Rural Women NZ Elstow Branch, St Marks Bowling Club, and Summer Indoor Bowls for your donations this year and to a very kind gentleman who comes in every year with a financial donation for us.

Thanks to Doreen Shackell who facilitated a fundraising to help us to buy an emergency trolley. We are indeed grateful for all the efforts to help.

The Trust Board and staff are committed to keeping our Hospital and Rest Home sustainable in what continues to be a challenging and under-funded environment.

Active Aroha APRIL 2013 This month the ECHO Walking Festival continues. Now in it’s 11th year it has expanded to include walks firm Coromandel to South Waikato.

Te Aroha has always been important to this festival and there are a number of local walks that are still open for registrations. As well as some great full day guided hikes to Te Aroha Summit, around Wairongomai or Wairere Falls, there are a number of shorter walks that suit families or amblers. There is even an overnighter at the Pinnacles Hut which would be a fantastic adventure for a family.

ECHO Walking Festival runs to 6th April. For more information find it on Facebook at www.echowalkfest.org.nz or pop into Te Aroha iSite.

Daily activities:Mon. 1. ACTA class at 4.00pm for ages 6 + Learn acting and musical theatre.

2. Triple T Productions at 5.45pm for 14-25yrs.

Work on your own shows+ Guest Tutors.

3. Musical Monday Jam sessions. At 6.30pm All musicians and instruments welcome to come along and join in.

Tues. 1. Drumming at 4.00pm Come along and feel the rhythm

2. Ukulele at 5.00pm Learn to play the ukulele and share with others.

3. Dance at 3.30pm for 4-7 yrs.

4. Dance at 4.00pm for 8-11yrs.

5. Dance at 5.00pm for 12yrs.+

6. Mask Making at 6.45pm all ages.

Wed. 1. Art for 5-12yrs.

2. Spanish for beginners 7.00pm Thurs 1. Guitar at 4.00pm beginners.

2. Guitar at 5.00pm Coming up:May Aroha Festival Celebrating performance, film, music and dance.

Fri. May 2nd Film Night 5.30pm One day soon. – Te Aroha’s own movie, if you haven’t seen it now’s your chance.

7.00pm Boy by Taika Waititi Sat. May 3rd Anniversary Special.

4.00pm Come along and listen to the songs, Stories and poems of both world wars in this Anniversary Year of the start of WW1 Fri. May 9th A Midsummers Nightmare &7 Sat. 10th Be afraid. A murder mystery performed 7.30pm By Triple T Productions.

Fri. May 16th Disco a NZ themed fun night for years 6.30pm 2-8. Come dressed in NZ theme Sat May 17th Kids Night Out

Children from ACTA, Dance, Drumming

Ukulele and guitar perform for the Community.

Fri. May 23rd Latest Fallout.

7.00pm Guest band for the teenagers.

Sat May 24th Share a Little 6.30pm A variety of groups come together

To share performances.

Sun May 25th Grand Finale

Guest Performers include Brady Peeti, Quinton Anderson and Mighty River Harmony.

Watch out for further details.

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For information ring 8849489 or Email futureta@xtra.co.nz Come along and join in the fun.

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Helps us give back to Mum, this Mothers day!

This year Te Aroha wants to say "THANKS MUM" with a day dedicating to treating, and honouring a special Mum that goes above and25mm beyond on every level!

Her day will start with a • Detoxifying sauna at HEALTHFIT TE AROHA, • Followed by a massage, facial and mineral make over at UNIQUE BEAUTY & SPA. • With her face all dolled up, its only right she should have the hair to match thanks to the girls at CHASING CATS. • After a busy morning of looking and feeling fab, MUM will be getting peckish, so its off to DOMAIN COTTAGE CAFE for lunch • To top off an already spectacular day, Mum will enjoy a soak in one of TE AROHA MINERAL SPA'S • Before calling it a night in a luxurious room for two on the rivers edge at Te Aroha LANDING HOTEL If you know someone that goes above and beyond as aTE MUM, someone that gives AROHA TENNIS CLUBall of herself and asks nothing, A MUM who smiles Te Aroha Tennis Club will be having a Tennis even when she feels like crying, then we want you to tell us in 250 words or less why you thinkTreat she deserves "Aroha for Mum" someonethe special Camp at the Club during the School Holidays, The School will cater for Children of all ages and abilities and will pamper day. this Christmas with include fun games and instruction to establish correct funPure Fiji Christmas gifts Private mail your nominations to any of the sponsoring business facebook pages and Coland Intermediate lege Children will have and gift vouchers from Nominations must be received by Thursday the 8th May, be sure to include the nominee's the Afternoons available. Name and contact details. damentals. Primary School Children will have the Mornings

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Erica Dodge age 6 is a ChristmasGiftsBW.indd 1 rising Tennis Star at Te Aroha Tennis Club.

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The Great Annual Toy Library Auction!!

ST JOSEPH’S PARISH

Christmas Mass Times for St Mary’s Paeroa and St Joseph’s Te Aroha.

Christmas Eve St Mary’s Paeroa – 8.00pm (Carols at 7.30pm.)

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Community News MANAWARU COMMUNITY CHURCH When a Committee of seven was elected at a public meeting in the Manawaru Hall in 1996, it was given the mandate to deter the authorities from selling & removing Manawaru`s iconic Anglican Church.

That spontaneous public support, with wonderful encouragement from David Moxon, the then Bishop of Waikato, resulted in the creation of the Manawaru Community Church.

Community usage of the church was not new.

Evidence of this generosity of the Anglicans to share their church with other denominations is borne out by Archdeacon E.M. Cowie in 1916 thus:- “The position of Manawaru is that Presbyterians & Methodists were allowed to use the nave but not the sanctuary as a matter of courtesy.” Hence the rather quaint installation of the sliding doors to screen the sanctuary.

In return, grateful Presbyterians who held services there for almost 80 years, never shirked in their responsibility to help maintain the church.

Now with management & maintenance firmly controlled by the Church Committee (comprising reps from Anglican.

Catholic, Bible Chapel & Cooperating Parish, their almost 18 year existence has achieved the following:-*Picket fence & Notice Board erected in 1998; *Church reroofed & exterior painted 1999; *Six of the unique green windows replaced; *Interior recarpeted; *Two ceiling fans installed; *Hand rail positioned at stepped entrance; *Two forms built for choir seating; *Exterior repainted for church centennial 2007; *Two pebble gardens with curbing & carpet roses established;*Reconcreting of path entrance & adjacent lawn levellng 2012: The first Community Church service in June 1997 was conducted by David Moxon & he continued to honour us with his presence, not only for our Christmas Carol services, but particularly for the Church`s centennial held in March 2008.

Annually four services are held- Christmas Carol, Easter, Country Gospel & Family Theme.

The Church Committee expresses its sincere gratitude to the loyal mixed congregations as we alternate between Anglican, Catholic, Bible Chapel & Cooperating Parish Ministers who generously give of their valuable time.

This years Easter service is to be held on Sunday 13th April at 7.30pm.

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WANTED The position of Treasurer of a Government Funded, not for Profit, Organisation will shortly become available and a replacement is being sought for the role.

Contact June Wyatt, 11 Wyatt Avenue, Te Aroha, Phone 884 8797, 027 273 0616 or email june-wyatt@amcom.co.nz for details.

VIBRANT CONTEMPORARY CHOIR Te Aroha Community Choir In Rehearsal for the Te Aroha FESTIVAL of the ARTS MAY 30 - JUNE 02, 2014 If you want to sing some of the best songs from across the vocal repertoire then join this vibrant, friendly vocal group. No auditions - we are made up of all age groups. New singers are always welcome - just turn up and join in.

We are looking for 2-3 BEATBOXERS!!

To add beats to 2 songs. If you think you can do it contact details below or come.

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UNCERTAIN WHAT TO DO? CALL THE EXPERTS FOR PROFESSIONAL FREE ADVICE AND QUOTING. • Cowshed Alterations/Upgrades • Effluent/Manure/Pump Wiring/Automation • Security Systems/Cameras/Alarms • Mains Supply All domestic installations and repairs including stove repairs, telephone installations, new mains and outside metering etc.

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WORM CASTINGS BACK IN STORE

Our trusty worm castings are in 20 litre bags priced at $7 bag.

NOW IS THE TIME!!

To plant up your winter flower and veg garden with Steve's quality seedling range, lawns can also be laid and fed and a broadleaf weed killer to tidy up the lawn before winter sets in.

Steve has the right gear and the knowledge to help you sort it. Check out the quality hedging trees and shrubs and don't forget to order your rose, fruit tree and ornamental trees for winter planting.

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Bunnings Limited

Where do your savings go?

Come and see this video and get more insight in what happens with your deposits and investments.

Future Te Aroha 9th April at 7.00-9.00pm $3 entry. Tea/coffee at conclusion Illnesses willingly introduced in the financial system will affect ordinary people.

NZ legislation has already prepared the ground for this at the expense of ordinary people.

This video, part documentary gives an insight into what is normally not covered by the media.

The evening has been organised by Peter Volker, local resident, phone 884 4108 Member of Engineers for Social Responsibility, the Green Party of New Zealand, and Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility.

This is the first of a series of three evenings

Nerida Dodge and her children are keen enthusiasts of the Rail Trail. The trail has been a boost for the local Te Aroha economy with visitors coming from near and far.

Alan Oliver is a busy man he runs Piako Rural Services, is the President of Te Aroha Tennis Club and is involved in the very successful Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club with the organising committee. At the recent Te Aroha Tennis Club Champs he became the Club Singles Champion, using his expertise on the Clubs grass courts. Alan says this has been one of the best seasons at the Club with good senior and junior membership together with the Veteran Tournaments organised by Owen Passau that attract players from all over NZ.

TE AROHA LITTLE THEATRE ONE ACT PLAYS EVENINGS

Thursday 3 April will be the Opening Night of the latest Te Aroha Dramatic Society’s exciting production ‘Look Who’s Talking.’ This production features two intriguing New Zealand one acts. The first play will be 'Finding a Voice' written by Narine Groome and directed by Wanda Brittain, assisted by Anthony Gray. This will be followed after an interval by 'Phone Jam' by Helen Varley Jamieson and directed by Les The YES Factor Crew has just completed Munro. another major event, aimed at the youth of the district; that makes it two events The One Act Play production will run on Thursday 3rd in the last three months. In spite of April, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th at 8.00pm plus a matinee Cyclone Lusi, the talent contest was performance on Saturday April at 5th. 3.00pm an event to be proud of.

Communication and relationships are the main themes running The Yes Factor crew has become through both plays. As the plots unfold they produces both a well honed team throughout moments of pathos and humour together with the interplay of the process of organising these how people communicate when relationships are challenged, community events and they are now putting their energy into fundraising so that they can go to see Shadowlands, a dance especially through the power of the spoken word. performance in Auckland this June. To do this we need to raise Phyllis Sheehan and Petrus Rijkers, take the lead roles in $1,000.00. Discussion is that that equals lot of sausages to sell or ‘Finding a Voice’ which centres on the plight of a man in his cars to wash; we have therefore agreed that a youth slave sale is seventies, who has always been controlling and domineering. the way to go. We are particularly interested in painting, stacking Having suffered a severe stroke he is having to come to terms firewood; mowing lawns and general garden clean up, washing with the devastating effects this has on his life. This situation windows etc. The team are honest and reliable a real joy to have turns out to have a surprisingly liberating effect on his downaround, so if you have any tasks that you require assistance with please contact us at YES on 07 8849177 so that we can match you trodden wife of some forty five years. with the right young people for the job.

Eileen Joyce takes the lead role in 'Phone Jam' a play that is In the future we will be organising more full of surprises and humour and centred on a woman stuck youth events, there is strong demand for in a phone box. another paint party, but right now we Not only will this production give food for thought during deserve a rest while we focus on the job the interval audiences will be treated to a range of delicious of obtaining more funding for future desserts included in the ticket price. youth events.

Avid theatre goers would be wise to book early. Tickets are available at Piako Stationery in Te Aroha phone 07 884 9110.

For further enquiries contact Jocelyn at 07 884 8884.

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Community Sport & Rec COBRAS SOCCER.

Saturday league B division. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 5.45pm at soccer grounds at Boyd Park. All welcome. Phone Kevin 027 666 9216.

MANAWARU INDOOR BOWLS.

Thursday nights 7.30pm, Manawaru Hall. New members are always welcome. Come along and enjoy a sociable evening of bowls.

Club nights April 10th, 24th.

Championship night April 3rd.

Tournament April 17th.

Enquiries Mark Davey 884 9781, Terry Carswell 884 9620, Ngaire Dickey 884 6661.

INDOOR & 5 A SIDE SOCCER INFORMATION. Visit website for

more details. www.sportsground.co.nz/ tearohacobrasjuniors

TE AROHA TENNIS CLUB

JUNIORS Wednesday from 3.30pm Tiny Tots (5-7 yrs), Primary & College Students $70 per season-includes free professional tennis coaching with TennisNZ Accredited Coach SENIORS Saturday 1pm Wednesday-5.30pm Monday-Wednesday-Friday-8.30am Ph. Clem Apted (Coach) 884-4548 or Murray Preston 884 8371 TENNIS AEROBICS has just started!!!

A great work out with no tennis ability needed.

Call Clem Apted for more information 07 884 4548

MANAWARU TABLE TENNIS CLUB.

Wednesday nights 7.30pm, Manawaru Hall. New members welcome. Phone Ragvir Singh 884 6758.

Feast Taekwondo New Zealand Come and join in. We train every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm till 8pm at the Scout Hall on Honi Street. (Next to The Little Theatre) First lesson is free Any questions?

TE AROHA 500 CARD CLUB Do you enjoy playing 500?

Club meets every Thursday 1pm Senior Citizens Hall If you haven't played for awhile, tuition will be given.

Come and enjoy a social afternoon. All ages welcome

TAI CHI

Te Aroha Physiotherapy Hall. Tutor: Jenny Lucy - 25 years experience.

Classes will run for 12 weeks, at a cost of $60 payable at commencement. Pro rata refund made after 3 sessions if you decide not to complete the course.

TUESDAYS: 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm-7.15pm WEDNESDAYS: 8.30am-9.00am 9.00am-9.45am

Beginners Sun Style 29 Form.

Advanced Sun Style 73 Form.

Qi Gong and Modified Sun Style 12 Form.

Modified Sun Style 40 Form and Sun Style 43 Form.

To enrol please phone/text Jenny Lucy 027 245 8418.

Wear loose comfortable clothing and soft footwear.

TE AROHA MAHJONG CLUB

Every Friday, Tui Park Bowling Club at 12.30. Come and join the fun! We will teach you if have never played before.

Ring Patsy Cross 884 8891 or Berry Cook 884 9868.

PILATES classes held at Te Aroha Physiotherapy every

Tuesday at 1pm, all ages and abilities welcome, great exercise for strengthening the core, toning and mobility, $10 per person.

Enquiries phone Vicki 889 4566

ROADCYCLING Small Roadcycling group (more than 20 years) is looking for some "riders".

Riding on Tuesdays/Thursday morning.

For more information call: Jim 027 381 7988 or John 07 884 9984 Tony 07 888 8770 (Matamata)

TE AROHA AND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB TRIPS FOR APRIL 6th April – Newstead, Hamilton Easy- Petrol: $6.00 About an hours walk at Newstead with some very fine gum trees which are some of the largest of the species in New Zealand, the tallest being about 70m.

For more details contact John 884 7005 or Dorothy 884 8761

20th April – Rotorua Redwoods Easy/Average – Petrol: $9.00 This popular track takes us through the breathtaking Californian Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) which were Come along, get fit and learn some planted in 1901. These towering trees stand at approximately self defence!

219 feet (67 metres) tall and are an impressive sight.

For more details contact Colin 884 9303 or Judy 884 8841 Aroha Advertiser - Page 22

Contact Instructor Craig Wilson on (027) 2150415

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BE IN TO WIN A GREAT PRIZE!

Put a name in the boxes below to these iconic Te Aroha faces and be in to win.

The first correct entry drawn will win a large pizza and a choice of a pint or garlic pizza or chips courtesy of the Palace Hotel.

Just fill out the entry form, detach and drop off at Palace Hotel front counter.

Some clues are (in no set order): Think - could be but not Irish, a key person,

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CAMPAIGN HOPES TO PROTECT THE EYES OF TE AROHA’S MOST VULNERABLE FROM THE SUN Local optometry practice Visique O'Hagan Vision Care looks set to protect the eyes of some of the youngest residents of Te Aroha for another year as it embarks on its annual ‘free sunglasses for new entrants’ campaign.

The campaign, which will see Visique O'Hagan Vision Care distribute free sunglasses to new entrants throughout Te Aroha, is part of Visique’s ongoing efforts to encourage New Zealanders to look after their eyes.

Students from Te Aroha Primary School visited see Visique O'Hagan Vision Care and optometrist Peter O’Hagan fitted all new entrant pupils with a pair of sunglasses. More than five schools throughout Te Aroha have benefited from the scheme, including St Joseph's School, Stanley Avenue School, Te Aroha Primary School, Waitoa School, Springdale School, Manawaru School and Elstow-Waihou Combined School.

Mr O’Hagan says the children were delighted to receive the sunglasses, but were also eager to learn why it was so important to wear them whilst they were outside.

“During the summer months Te Aroha will experience around to assess children for this subsidy which, depending on frame 210 sunshine hours, exposing residents’ eyes to UV damage, and lens choice, can cover the whole cost. but it’s children’s eyes that most need protection.

Parents and caregivers can find more information on Visique's “Eighty per cent of UV damage to the eyes is done before website dedicated to children's eyes, www.youngeyes.co.nz. people turn 20, so we’re really focused on getting children into the habit of protecting their eyes from the sun.”

Following the visit to Visique O'Hagan Vision Care, the new New entrant students from Te Aroha Primary School entrant students from Te Aroha Primary School sent a letter of were overjoyed to receive a free pair of sunglasses acknowledgment, saying “Thank you Visique Optometrists to protect their growing eyes from Visique O'Hagan for our cool sunglasses. We will wear them everyday.”

Vision Care. The kids received their sunglasses as part of Visique’s annual ‘free sunglasses for new entrants’ This is the 10th year Visique has run the ‘free sunglasses for campaign. The campaign will benefit more than five new entrants’ campaign, which to date has distributed more schools throughout Te Aroha. than 190,000 sunglasses to new entrant students nationwide. By the end of 2014, Visique will have protected the When students visited Visique O'Hagan Vision Care, eyes of more than 212,000 children. If new entrant students local optometrists Peter O’Hagan spoke to them about don’t receive a pair of sunglasses their parents are able to the importance of wearing sunglasses. Eighty per cent visit Visique O'Hagan Vision Care where they can collect of UV damage to the eyes is done before people turn a voucher and redeem a free pair of sunglasses, subject to 20, so it’s important to get children into the habit of availability. protecting their eyes from the sun from a young age.

New entrant students throughout New Zealand will receive their sunglasses when they return to school at the beginning About Visique of the 2014 academic year. “Research shows 80 per cent of a Visique is a 100% Kiwi-owned and operated optometry child’s learning is done visually, so it’s really important that cooperative and has been providing New Zealanders with at the start of each school year children know how to protect quality eye care since 2000 through its network of 60 locations their eyes and we identify those with vision problems,” says nationwide from Auckland to Otago.

Mr O’Hagan.

Visique offers a wide range of designer eyewear with local and international brands including Kate Sylvester, Silhouette, “A number of children between five and 12 suffer from treatMichael Kors, Calvin Klein, Adidas, Oroton, Guess and able vision problems, so we strongly recommend that every Convertibles. Visique has a wide selection of optical frames, child has a full eye examination before they start school to contact lenses and sunglasses for men, women and children. pick up any issues early on.”

Staying true to its core values, Visique takes pride in Those families with a Community Services Card or a High offering the best possible quality eye health and delivering Use Health Card may be eligible for subsidised eye examigenuine care and value for money throughout New Zealand nations, frames and lenses for their children aged up to and communities. including 15 years. Visique O'Hagan Vision Care is qualified Aroha Advertiser - Page 24

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Community Groups While we at the Aroha Advertiser attempt to keep costs down, we now have to ask for a nominal fee of $5.00 payment to help offset ever increasing costs. We have a strong commitment to the community and hope you see it as we do as necessary to keep the Aroha Advertiser viable. This is payable when copy is received in order for your community group information to go to print.

Become a Competent Speaker JOIN PIAKO TOASTMASTERS! I always had a fear of standing in front of an audience and delivering a speech.

For years it was beyond my ability and way, way out of my comfort zone.

Then, after much prompting, I took the plunge and joined The Piako Toastmaster Club.

After 6 speeches or so, my voice stopped trembling, I learnt to smile and actually began to enjoy the experience. No more trembling hand and voice, no more sleepless nights thinking about it. I have just completed my 30th speech and wish I had done this 20 years earlier.

Join our friendly club and see what it can do for you. We meet at 7:30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month at Morrinsville Senior Citizens Hall.

TE AROHA SENIOR CITIZENS President: Mrs Daphne Ellis Ph 884 4347 Meetings every Tuesday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, 24 Church Street New members welcome April Programme 1st April John King C&W - Music 8th April Bob & Lyn West - Music 15th April Wayne Heron 22nd April Phil Garland - Folk Music 29th April John Dittmer Postal History

AGM Cards (500) and Bowls every Thursday 1pm Hall for hire - Reasonable Rates Contact Daphne Ellis Ph 884 4347

For more information, phone Neil on 07 884 7668

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ROTARY CLUB OF TE AROHA Meeting at Te Aroha Club Centennial Avenue Wednesday nights 5.30 for 6.00pm.

Phone secretary 884 9521 for further information.

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STORY ROOM

A weekly programme offering children aged 5 to 10 a time outside school to help develop reading, social, listening, and MANAWARU PLAYCENTRE creative skills in a fun way.

405B Manawaru Road ROOM Each child is important! This is why we have a small STORY group to ensure that Monday and Friday 9.30am - 12.00 noon no child misses out on attention. The programme is facilitated by caring A weekly programme offering children aged 5 to 10 a3time freeoutside visitsschool volunteers who are not teachers and is adevelop free service to the locallistening, community. to help reading, social, and creative skills in a fun way.

Phone 022 028 2011 The children are able to borrowEach books from our newly will group to ensure that no child misses child is important!

Thisstocked is why welibrary, have a small or email manawaru.playcentre@gmail.com for further on attention. The programme is facilitated by caring volunteers who are not teachers enjoy a story and make a ‘takeout home’ craft project related to the story. and is a free service to the local community. information.

A snack and drink are also provided.

The children are able to borrow books from our newly stocked library, will enjoy a story and make a ‘take home’ craft project related to the story.

3.30 to 4.30pm on Wednesdays at 32 Church Street, Te Aroha.

A snack and drink are also provided.

Next term commences 19th February 3.30 to 4.30pm on Wednesdays at 32 Church Street, Te Aroha. commences For information and to enrol please phone DaphneNext Ellisterm on 884 4347 19 February th

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For information and to enrol please phone Daphne Ellis on 884 4347

STORY ROOM is funded by: Brought to the Community by STORY ROOM is funded by: Brought to the Community by Roy and Enid Nicol Trust, Aroha Springs Community Trust Roy and Enid Te Nicol Trust, Te Aroha Springs Community Trust Ph: 07 8849932 Mob: 021 0606625 D.V. Bryant Trust D.V. Bryant Trust Ph:Campbell 07 8849932 Mob: 021 0606625 Charitable Trust No. CC22427 Sir John Logan Residuary Estate Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate Charitable Trust No. CC22427

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Community Groups Leith Vickers YES Manager 185 Whitaker Street Te Aroha Phone 07 8849177, or 027 2967886 Website yes4youth.co.nz

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Te Aroha SHOPPING BUS Door to Door free service!!

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CALLING ALL WOMEN!!

Te Aroha Mountain Lions need you!!

Make new friends and help make a difference to our community.

JOIN US NOW Phone Wanda 07 884 7489 for further details

Got some time to spare to help your community?

If you are: • Interested in people, information and issues • Open minded and eager to learn new skills • Able to listen and keen to help others

YOU COULD BE JUST WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR!!

Citizens Advice Bureau Te Aroha is recruiting new volunteers NOW!!

Interested? For more information: Contact us on 884 8037 Email: cab.tearoha@xtra.co.nz or call into the bureau at 137 Whitaker Street between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday All prospective volunteers are invited to join us for coffee at 10.00am on Thursday 8th April 137 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha

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Do you want your children to have the toys that you have always dreamed of having? Without the cost and hassle of having your house over run with toys?

Then the Te Aroha Toy Library is for you!

There are HUNDREDS of toys to choose from for one annual subscription, without any additional borrowing fees! This is one of the top toy library’s in the region, with toys in fantastic condition.

Come along and check it out, opposite "The Nunnery”, behind St. Davids Parish, Burgess St, Te Aroha.

Contact Jane on 07 8380 328 or your local contact Michelle 884 7545

Open Wednesday evenings and alternate Friday and Saturday mornings.

Fees: $70 per year or $40 for Community Service Card Holders!

Phone Joline – 07 884 8216

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