Moa Mail 14 October 2015 The Inglewood Development Trust Issue 152 OPEN 7.30am to 8pm Every Day Prices Valid Mon 12th to Sun 18th Mandarins $4.99 kg NZ Loose & Truss Tomatoes $5.49 kg New Season Potatoes 2.5 kg $6.49 Phillip Has Been Looking After Us For Twenty Years (Vida Harkness) Congratulations Senior Constable Phillip Rowe – 20 years in Inglewood. On 9 October 1995 Phillip joined the Inglewood Police Staff. Now he probably has the distinction as being our longest serving Inglewood policeman. He absolutely loves his time here and that is the reason why he still remains as our policeman. Phillip has found Inglewood to be a very supportive community and when the occasion arises that he has to put on his “policeman’s face” the majority of the community respect and understand that he is just doing his job. Police do work on roster system but can be on call 24 hrs a day. There have been seven other police serving in Inglewood during his time here. Currently we have Alistair Balsom and Darren Hayes, both who have also completed or nearly completed 10 years’ service in our community. The local Community Policeman no longer walks the beat and as with most professions these days, Community Police now have so much accountability for their time. They are required to do the traffic work and that work is seen as a measurement of productivity!! The area covered by our local Police is quite large, covering Waitara/ Mokau to the North; Tariki to the south; Bell Block, Kent Road to the West and Tarata/Purangi to the East. Technology has brought about changes to the job, everything was recorded in triplicate, pencils and notebooks were standard issue but now the iPhone is the norm. The local Police Station has changed in that once what was a cell it is now an exhibit room. Why is he still a policeman? This is a question he has asked himself, it is because he still loves his job – loves meeting people and seeing the goodness in the majority, and because the job is varied from one day to the next. The saddest times of the job are having to deal with the tragedies that do occur in all communities. The scariest moment for him was coming across four terrified kids outside the Vet Group being attacked by a drug-crazed guy with baseball bat who then turned on Phillip, but with the aid of some helpful locals the situation was resolved. Retirement is looming but not just yet. Phillip now has 10 grandchildren and his hobbies include tapestry. Phillip is also currently Chairman of the Inglewood Community Board and a member of the Freemasons Lodge Whangamomona. Above: Phillip Rowe and Alistair Balsom Editor’s Comments Page 2 Moa Mail Inglewood Cricket Sheep Manure $5.00 bag WW100 Concert Video now $10.00 or $15.00 WW100 Pins $5.00 / Fern $6.00 McGillie/Pumpkin Books: $15.00 TET Stadium Cards: $30.00 Printing / Photocopying (Stapling / Colour): Up to A3 Local Artists Gift Cards: $5.00 Fun Ho! Toys / Souvenirs AA Guides/Brochures/Cards Available at: Inglewood Information Centre / Fun Ho! Toys / Moa Mail 7567030 (25 Rata Street) Moa Mail is a free fortnightly publication delivered to all households in the Inglewood District. Printed by The Inglewood Development Trust. Office 25 Rata Street (Inglewood Information Centre) Circulation 2750 The Moa Mail can be viewed on the web at www.inglewood.co.nz and on Face Book News and Advertising Contacts: Editor Richard Jordan Assistant Editor Phillippa Peters Office Phone 06 7567030 Fax 06 7567864 Email [email protected] Office Hours Daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Points and views expressed are not necessarily the views of The Inglewood Development Trust What a load of rubbish! Or I should say what a debacle this recycling is becoming. We all had our new yellow-lidded recycling bins delivered some weeks ago, and with them came the instruction sheet that sorted out what we should do and not do – well some of it. What’s my collection day? Answer: check the sticker on the bin. Sticker says: Wed. Your first collection week is Blue [Glass]. Collection starts from 1 October – that was a Thursday. Our first collection day comes around on Wednesday 7 th October. My first collection is Blue [Glass] so out with the trolley as we are seventy metres from the road and it is too heavy to carry up there. As I arranged it at the kerbside a pleasant young lady, out for her constitutional, came across the road and told me I had got it wrong and it should be the other recyclables. Looking down the street there were quite of number of yellow tops. Back to the computer and check the website. Enter your address; your yellow top bin was the answer. Grab the bin and my trolley and back to the roadside, lining up my bin and removing my blue glass bin. The bin sat there all day and when I went down town just after 5.00 pm there were dozens of them with their lids closed. It appears that the recycling vehicle went through very early and we all missed the boat. I thought that they wanted our recyclables? They are not making it very easy for us, are they? Food for thought, eh? Sometimes we lose sight of what the important things are. It can be caused by the odd person or group with negative views on life as a whole or something particular that irks them. The reality we live in a great town, in a great province and a great country. Do not let small things distract from the big picture. Where else in this world of ours can you wander around so safely in an environment with all its natural beauty and have all the man made material extras as well. It really is something to value and treasure. Richard Jordan Editor Shade-by the River Page 3 Issue 152 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Medal Haul (Tracy White) Flyers Swim School Inglewood Primary School Small groups, quality instruction 3 years to 11 years Learn to swim covered pool Phone Raeleen and Aimee 06 7656654 / 0274 220999 Email for info [email protected] Lately the Inglewood BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) Club have been putting Inglewood on the map. A medal haul of two gold, five silver and four bronze at the Manawatu Regional Champs on 7 September saw our competitive team heading off confidently to the Gi Nationals in Auckland two weeks later. Each of the team members competed in their own divisions dependent on their belt and weight. Out of 43 Jiu Jitsu clubs competing at Nationals, our club earned a ranking of 7th in New Zealand in the kids division and 13th overall (including our adults). Results of Gi Nationals: Gold - Courtney Valintine, Silver - Jake White, Maifea Maifea and Robyn Fraser, Bronze - Phoenix Huta and Ruby Dhedadig. Jiu Jitsu is quickly becoming popular around New Zealand as more kids are taking up the “gentle martial art”. The sport is based around close contact to submit your opposition in a series of holds and moves. There is no kicking and punching (MMA) but it is excellent in promoting discipline and self defense. The club trains on Mondays 5.30 - 6.30 (Kids class), 6.30 - 7.30 pm (Adults), Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30 (Kids Competition Class), 6.30 - 7.30 pm (Adults) at the Inglewood Fitness Gym. All experience, ages and skills are welcome. Free on the first night to come along and have a go! For more contact Troy Tawhiao 027 5309926 or Maifea Maifea 021 774825. Bookings now open For Term 4 commencing Tuesday 13 October, 3.30pm $50 term fee Phillippa Kingi - Pilates For Living Above: The Competition team at Nationals with their medals Above: Charlie Bhana-Sayring (left) on his way to winning silver in Manawatu Page 4 Moa Mail Successful 10-10-10 Walk for Kids (Pat Julian) Inglewood’s Mondo Track saw yet another successful event last Saturday when approx 200 good keen types turned out to support the North Taranaki combined Lions Club 10k fundraising walk for the Hart Walker Foundation. Prominent among the walkers were our local District Councillors Marie Pearce and Richard Jordan supported by their respective families. But perhaps the reason for the walk was epitomised by one of the youngest walkers, a small, obviously handicapped boy, who along with his father gamely took to the track with his walker before eventually changing back to a wheelchair. Amongst the more flamboyant walkers was Spiderman (alias Dwayne Schimanski) while the junior rugby members who started off carrying one of their team, soon gave up and left their armchair on the side of the track, where it was soon utilized for a photo opportunity by some of the visiting Lions! Refreshment and entertainment varied from the Mitre 10 Bouncy Castle to a range of refreshments, including a sausage sizzle, coffee, ice cream, mini donuts, and a cookie stall manned by the New Plymouth Koru Lions Club. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, most of the walkers were able to take home a spot prize and the Hart Walker Foundation will benefit by a substantial donation. Inglewood Lions would like to place on record their appreciation for assistance received from: Inglewood Athletics (Kelvin Wackrow and Colin Gibbon), TET Stadium Trust, St. John stalwarts (Dr Diane Jones and Jean Dodds), Inglewood First, Moa Mail (Richard and Phillippa), Mitre 10, Taranaki Civil and the Inglewood Business Community. Gardening With Sue From Hammer (Sue Marsh) Page 5 Issue 152 Rainfall for September 2015 (Mary Boekman) Total rainfall for September 2015: 164.5 mm No of rain days for September 2015: 18 Rainfall for September 2014: 221.75 mm No rain days for September 2014: 20 Total rainfall so far for the year 2015: 2382 mm Total rainfall for 2014: 2255.25 mm Total rain days for 2014: 222 Spring is here and the grass is growing fast! TLC for your lawn For a free quote and friendly affordable service Phone Kelly 06 7567087 / 0273 707492 What a great week of sunshine we have had, the soil is warming up, and you are all busy in your gardens, preparing your vegetable garden beds for planting, and probably have already started planting out. Labour weekend is fast approaching, and we know that signals the time, we can plant tomatoes outside, so are you ready? The better the soil, the better your plants will grow. If you are starting with an existing garden bed dig in organic matter like sheep pellets and Tui Compost to your soil. Then you can add a layer of Tui Tomato Mix, specifically formulated with extra potassium to encourage a plentiful harvest of big juicy fruit. When planting several tomatoes at once, it is just as easy to add a layer of Tui Tomato Mix to the whole area before planting. It’s best practice not to plant your tomatoes in the same spot as last season, or in the same spot as potatoes were planted as diseases can remain in the soil and affect your new crop. If planting in pots and containers use Tui Tomato Mix. Always water plants well before and after planting. Stake your tomatoes when planting to provide support and avoid damaging the roots later on. As your tomatoes grow, remove the laterals to encourage bigger and better fruit. Laterals are the shoots that grow out from the side of the stem. Feed your plants and they will feed you! Plants use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so replenishing the nutrients ensures your plants grow to their full potential. For tomatoes planted in garden beds feed every four weeks during key growth periods of spring and summer. Use Tui Tomato Food, which is a blend of nitrogen, phosphorus and a generous amount of potassium formulated to promote the growth and fruiting potential of all types of tomatoes. For tomatoes in pots and containers use Tui NovaTec Premium fertiliser. Finally, remember that well watered, well nourished tomatoes will have a better chance of keeping insect pests and diseases at bay. Page 6 Moa Mail Page 7 Issue 152 Home Safety And Security (Claire Butler) Athletics Season Is Back (Kelvin Wackrow) Podiatrist To Do Monthly Visits To Inglewood Taranaki LandGirls invite you to an evening talk on home safety and security, with particular emphasis on the risks that apply in rural and semi- rural situations. Representatives from the New Zealand Fire Service, Neighbourhood Watch and Civil Defence will share some top tips for keeping you and your property safe and secure. Join us at the Hillsborough Hall (Egmont Road, cnr Henwood Road) from 6.30 pm on Thursday 22 October. $5pp door charge, everybody welcome. RSVP preferred [email protected], 752 0889. Inglewood Athletics is back again. As from Wednesday 14 October, the 2015-2016 season will commence. The good news is that subs for this season are similar to last season, one of the cheapest sports in the province and one of the most valuable as a starter for many other sports codes. Teaching our child how to run correctly is so important, for the numerous sports codes which rely on speed work. The development of skilled movement patterns and correct techniques is so important. The improvement alone is so satisfying for the sportsperson in achieving higher honours. We would love to see you join an “Athletic Club” which has been so large and successful for many years. “Come Give It a Go” PODIATRIST Karyn Lehrke Will be visiting Marinoto Home monthly from Monday 2 nd of November Please Phone Barb at Marinoto 7567170 to make an appointment Karyn Lehrke is a podiatrist (NZ Dip Pod, MPNZ, R.Pod (NZ). Karyn was born and bred in Taranaki, graduating with a National Diploma in Podiatry in 1992. She operates Coastal Podiatry from clinics on Morley Street in New Plymouth and from her home in Oakura. From Monday 2 November, Karyn will be visiting Marinoto Rest Home every four weeks. Karyn enjoys meeting people and the challenge of treating a variety of foot conditions to relieve or prevent foot and leg pain to enable moderate exercise – the key to overall good health. Private appointments can be made by contacting Barb at Marinoto Rest Home on 7567170. Below: Karyn Lehrke Great response To Blood Pressure Checks (Linda McIntyre) Page 8 Moa Mail A big thanks to the voluntary work of Dr Diane Jones and nurses Caitlin, Rosemary, Carol and Grant for their professional services. Over 100 people had their blood pressure checked for free on Saturday 3 October as part of the Stroke Foundations’ Blood Pressure Awareness campaign. Thank you Inglewood Shoprite for allowing Rotary to organise and base this important community service in the Shoprite carpark. It was a very windy day and Rotary had to tie everything down to stop it from blown away. Being able to shelter around Graham Meads Motorhome was much appreciated and the cups of tea he provided kept us all going. A small number of people will be visiting their GP’s as a result of the blood pressure checks. Much better to be safe than sorry. The best news is there are lots of people out in the community who have recently had their blood pressure checked either by their own GP or through their workplace. Well done Inglewood – you are in good heart. Below: Dr Diane Jones checking out ‘dad’s’ blood pressure Sporting Trials (Mike Webber) Earn $$$ For St John Inglewood (Anne Jordan) Targa Rally Ride With Greg Murphy Page 9 Issue 152 Sporting trials Taranaki held a trial on Bryan and Helen Hockens’s farm at Tarata on 4 October. Conditions were fine, but quite slippery. Results: A grade: First Sid Hirst, Second Mike Webber, Third Mac Yeates all Inglewood. B grade: First Cameron Broadmore, (second overall), Second Murray Bridger both Inglewood. C grade: Only one C grader, Audrey Sayer, Hawera. Below: Mac Yeates driving, Nathan Brewer bouncing on a slippery piece Local farmers have an opportunity to support St John Inglewood without paying anything. PGG Wrightsons and Balance Agri- Nutrients have combined to run the “Cash for Communities” programme. Any farmer who purchases Balance Agri- Nutrients fertiliser on their PGG Wrightson account up until 30 November 2015 can earn cash for their community by nominating St John Inglewood at www.cashforcommunities.co.nz Go check it out. Please support St John to support you and your events in the Inglewood district. Your support would be very much appreciated. Kaimata School 125th Jubilee will benefit from a trademe auction for a one hour Targa rally ride with New Zealand motorsports hero Greg Murphy on Wednesday 28 of October 2015. This will be an action packed ride through one of the Targa rally stages. Check the auction for this fantastic chance on trademe (Listing No 960774651). Thanks to The Targa rally and Greg Murphy for this wonderful donation. Danish/Irish Acoustic Trio Playing At Studio 64 (Karen Clarke) Page 10 Moa Mail ULC is a Danish/Irish Acoustic trio, they will play traditional Danish music from the 17th century, beautiful and haunting dance tunes from the island of Fanø, songs from the Irish/Celtic tradition as well as American folk, bluegrass and swing music. All part of the make up the band’s extensive repertoire, these tunes and songs are played with spirit, enthusiasm and a sense of humour that characterises ULC. Formed in 1998 the trio represents a wealth of experience, which only comes from a long and deep rooted love of the various musical traditions they have been playing and performing over the past 30 years. The trio are on the roads of New Zealand for three weeks of shows, sights and sounds, from Auckland to Dunedin and back. The show is at 3.00 pm, Sunday 18 October, upstairs at Studio 64. Tickets $15 at the door. For more info Ph 0274 421632.