Mamaku Messenger July Editor:- Lyn Fleet Next Deadline 2018 Email:- fleetdavidlyn@xtra.co.nz 26th July Printed with the support of NMF Lakes Council.

F, F, F, & F weather Fog, Flood, Frost and Fine, this month we have had it all. So check those firewood stocks and make sure your car is serviced for the win-ter ahead. Be prepared.

YOOK-SHIN Tae-kwon-do

At the school hall on Wednesdays evenings from 6.00– 7.30 you can learn the skills that go with the above art. Fitness, basic stances, self defence, kicks, board break-ing etc.

Any enquires ring Trevor Phone 07 3325-559

Dot to Dot

First cannibal: I don’t know what to make of my wife today. Second cannibal: How about sandwiches?

What has one wheel, two legs, and smells? A barrow full of manure.

Doctor, doctor my husband’s off his food. Gosh! How long was he sitting on it for?

MURAL ART GROUP Over the next few weeks we are keen to work on some Murals for the school and community. If you can help please contact:- gary@mamaku.school.nz or phone 07 3325 726 The reason and purpose: 1. To complete “welcome signs to our school. 2. To complete murals related to our “8 Simple rules” and “our new School values” 3. Make murals that are inclu-sive to ALL our cultures at Mam-aku School. 4. Learn how to design and create a Mural. 5. For students to take pride in our school and wider community environment.

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WHAT’S ON IN JULY.

FREE MAMAKU WEAVING GROUP.—Every Sunday 1-4pm at No 49 Tarena Street. Tae-kwon-do—Wednesdays nights 6.00 –7.30 School Hall. 1st Sound Shell Market Day. 7th—22nd School holidays 11th Mamaku Residents Association Meeting— Me-morial Hall 7.30pm 15th Sound Shell Market Day. 17th DROP IN 10am Memo-rial hall. POT LUCK LUNCH 22nd Sound Shell Market Day.

DROP IN – Getting together with friends and neighbours with a great morning tea and a chat, breaks up the wet and cold days of the past month. Annette aced the brain teaser, while Karen won the raffle. Seems quite a few of our regulars are down with winter chills so I wish them well and hope we see you all next month. Thanks to Anne and Jill from Mamaku Blue who brought us some blueberry juice to try as a hot cup of tea. Great for winter chills. Next months drop in will be a pot luck lunch, so bring along something to share with some nice hot soup and buns which we will provide. See you at 10 am on the 17th. Memorial Hall

Editor’s note. –

MAMAKU GARDEN CIRCLE– The June meeting was held at the home of Pat Rutter. Because of the time of year, the competition table was mostly sparse, although the edible table looked healthy. A discussion on weeds was held, the worst nightmares being oxalis, self heal, buttercup, clover and sorrel. A visual quiz on weeds samples was held, and the sample of yarrow was presented followed by a discussion on its use.

The next meeting is to be held at Jan McLean’s, No 2 Cecil Rd on the 9th July.

FOR HIRE. Komatsu 8 ton wheeler excava-tor. Road Registered, Based in Mamaku Move your stumps-rocks etc Yard clean-up, levelling. Ph. Don 027-4765509

For those of you who enjoy the messenger, thanks for your words of praise, although I would like the messenger to reflect the whole community, so would like everyone to feel they can contribute to it. It is free to place items of interest, photos, for sale notices etc. If you have up and coming events have it included in the what’s on column, advertise it , we deliver to over 400 homes. get your news out there. FREE.

FOR SALE

JERSEY GIRLS 98% A2 OR-GANIC MILK IS NOW AVAILA-BLE AT MAMAKU BLUE.

High in Omega 2 and A2 protein, and pasteurised, not homogenised which means there is cream on the top of the milk.

$4 for 1 litre or $6.50 for 2 litres. For more information ph 07-3325-840

Puzzle answers A=21,B=18,C=6,D=10,E=1,F=4,G=19,H=2, I=3,K=20,L=12 M=5,N=17,O=18,P=8,R=7,S=14,T=15,U=9,V=16,Y=12 Silhouette:- silhouette

1 is vase 6 , silhouette 2 is vase n, and silhouette 3 is vase j. What’s on the menu:- Rhubarb crumble, treacle tart, apple strudel, baked Alaska, sticky toffee pudding, banana split, spotted duck. BAMBOOZABLE. 1. Black eye. 2. the beginning of time. 3. Apply within, 4. Reading between the lines. 5. Pick up after yourself. 6. Standing room only.

No. 61 Mamaku St. Known for many years as the RSA (Returned services Association.)

Built in 1951 by volunteer members of the Mamaku Returned Services Association, under the supervision of Mr. R.A Bennett and J. Larkin. The total area of the building was 540 sq.ft. and was estimated to cost 300 pounds, with the permit fees of 2 pound. The hall was later added onto to provide a games room for pool, darts as well as update the toilet areas. The hall was used as a place for local returned servicemen to meet, as well as for indoor bowls, pool, and smoko gatherings. ( Smoko—meet, greet, have a few drinks and catch up with old mates) Anzac days saw the hall over flowing with ex ser-vicemen, St. Johns members, local groups like scouts, guides, etc to remember those who lost their lives in conflicts around the world. Later years saw the hall used as a citizens and ser-vices club rooms, (as the town has never had a Hotel) a drop in for kids before and after school, and recent-ly to be brought by private home owner.

With Jean

At this time of the year when things slow down in the garden, we have time to reflect and one thing that come to mind is the subject of

Eeyore may have decided that:- “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.”

But for the rest of us they can be the bane of our lives. Studies have shown that they are an indicator of our soil health, and until we change our nutrient profile, the battle lingers. Perhaps we need to learn to work with them and not against them. We can use weeds positively by turning them into green manure in a targeted way, turn them into liquid manure, feed them to the chooks or even eat some of them. People used to graze on 3000-5000 plants, now we rely on around 150. (Herbs News, Autumn 2018) Some of our weeds now were even used for medicine. For example:-

Dandelions (taraxacum) These are companion plants for grains and tomatoes. Dandelion roots break down hardened soils and bring nutrients to the surface. (much like comfrey) benefiting shallow rooted plants and creating channels for earthworms. Stud-ies have shown that they grow because of the lack of calcium in the soil. They attract bees into the garden and are edible. Young leaves and flowers are

Chickweed (stellaria media) This weed definitely has a life of its own and can take over, but is very nutri-tious and great in a salad. It is high in vitamin A,D & B and minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium. Self Heal (Prunella Vulgaris): This loves to grow where it isn’t wanted and considered a nuisance, but 400 years ago was held in high esteem. It was used traditionally for headaches and digestive tract problems. It usually reflects poor drainage and the ph of the soil is usually alkaline/neutral. Things to do:- Plant roses, garlic, and strawberries. Plan for next season. Maybe make a raised/horizontal garden. Harvest parsnips, yams, turnips now that the frost has arrived. My baby turnips planted 6 weeks ago are now ready and lovely roasted. And remember, What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered. Ralph Waldo Emmerson.

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP Kokedama is a traditional Japanese gar-den art technique. Kokedama expert Chika Crooks is coming to Mamaku Blue on Saturday 4th August to show us how to create these enchanting moss balls. Join in one of two workshops and make your own Kokedama to take home. When :- 4th August, 1-2. or 3-4.30pm Where: Mamaku Blue 333 Maraeroa Rd, Mamaku Cost:- $45 includes all materials, glass holder, afternoon tea. Payment to be made by Friday 27th July.

PAST PAPERS 1928

1927

1919

1936

In the surgery where I worked, the doctors press a buzzer when they are ready to see the next patient. One day an elderly women came in. The receptionist told her to take a seat and wait for the buzz. After a while, the por patient popped her head around the door. “But where is the bus taking me ?” she asked.

sudoku

Code cracker. Can you decide which three of the fifteen vases are shown in silhouette below.

BAMBOOZABLE

In the surgery where I worked, the doctors press a buzzer when they are ready to see the next patient. One day an elderly women came in. The receptionist told her to take a seat and wait for the buzz. After a while, the por patient popped her head around the door. “But where is the bus taking me ?” she asked.

sudoku

Code cracker. Can you decide which three of the fifteen vases are shown in silhouette below.

BAMBOOZABLE

With Jean

At this time of the year when things slow down in the garden, we have time to reflect and one thing that come to mind is the subject of

Eeyore may have decided that:- “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.”

But for the rest of us they can be the bane of our lives. Studies have shown that they are an indicator of our soil health, and until we change our nutrient profile, the battle lingers. Perhaps we need to learn to work with them and not against them. We can use weeds positively by turning them into green manure in a targeted way, turn them into liquid manure, feed them to the chooks or even eat some of them. People used to graze on 3000-5000 plants, now we rely on around 150. (Herbs News, Autumn 2018) Some of our weeds now were even used for medicine. For example:-

Dandelions (taraxacum) These are companion plants for grains and tomatoes. Dandelion roots break down hardened soils and bring nutrients to the surface. (much like comfrey) benefiting shallow rooted plants and creating channels for earthworms. Stud-ies have shown that they grow because of the lack of calcium in the soil. They attract bees into the garden and are edible. Young leaves and flowers are

Chickweed (stellaria media) This weed definitely has a life of its own and can take over, but is very nutri-tious and great in a salad. It is high in vitamin A,D & B and minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium. Self Heal (Prunella Vulgaris): This loves to grow where it isn’t wanted and considered a nuisance, but 400 years ago was held in high esteem. It was used traditionally for headaches and digestive tract problems. It usually reflects poor drainage and the ph of the soil is usually alkaline/neutral. Things to do:- Plant roses, garlic, and strawberries. Plan for next season. Maybe make a raised/horizontal garden. Harvest parsnips, yams, turnips now that the frost has arrived. My baby turnips planted 6 weeks ago are now ready and lovely roasted. And remember, What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered. Ralph Waldo Emmerson.

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP Kokedama is a traditional Japanese gar-den art technique. Kokedama expert Chika Crooks is coming to Mamaku Blue on Saturday 4th August to show us how to create these enchanting moss balls. Join in one of two workshops and make your own Kokedama to take home. When :- 4th August, 1-2. or 3-4.30pm Where: Mamaku Blue 333 Maraeroa Rd, Mamaku Cost:- $45 includes all materials, glass holder, afternoon tea. Payment to be made by Friday 27th July.

PAST PAPERS 1928

1927

1919

1936

WHAT’S ON IN JULY.

FREE MAMAKU WEAVING GROUP.—Every Sunday 1-4pm at No 49 Tarena Street. Tae-kwon-do—Wednesdays nights 6.00 –7.30 School Hall. 1st Sound Shell Market Day. 7th—22nd School holidays 11th Mamaku Residents Association Meeting— Me-morial Hall 7.30pm 15th Sound Shell Market Day. 17th DROP IN 10am Memo-rial hall. POT LUCK LUNCH 22nd Sound Shell Market Day.

DROP IN – Getting together with friends and neighbours with a great morning tea and a chat, breaks up the wet and cold days of the past month. Annette aced the brain teaser, while Karen won the raffle. Seems quite a few of our regulars are down with winter chills so I wish them well and hope we see you all next month. Thanks to Anne and Jill from Mamaku Blue who brought us some blueberry juice to try as a hot cup of tea. Great for winter chills. Next months drop in will be a pot luck lunch, so bring along something to share with some nice hot soup and buns which we will provide. See you at 10 am on the 17th. Memorial Hall

Editor’s note. –

MAMAKU GARDEN CIRCLE– The June meeting was held at the home of Pat Rutter. Because of the time of year, the competition table was mostly sparse, although the edible table looked healthy. A discussion on weeds was held, the worst nightmares being oxalis, self heal, buttercup, clover and sorrel. A visual quiz on weeds samples was held, and the sample of yarrow was presented followed by a discussion on its use.

The next meeting is to be held at Jan McLean’s, No 2 Cecil Rd on the 9th July.

FOR HIRE. Komatsu 8 ton wheeler excava-tor. Road Registered, Based in Mamaku Move your stumps-rocks etc Yard clean-up, levelling. Ph. Don 027-4765509

For those of you who enjoy the messenger, thanks for your words of praise, although I would like the messenger to reflect the whole community, so would like everyone to feel they can contribute to it. It is free to place items of interest, photos, for sale notices etc. If you have up and coming events have it included in the what’s on column, advertise it , we deliver to over 400 homes. get your news out there. FREE.

FOR SALE

JERSEY GIRLS 98% A2 OR-GANIC MILK IS NOW AVAILA-BLE AT MAMAKU BLUE.

High in Omega 2 and A2 protein, and pasteurised, not homogenised which means there is cream on the top of the milk.

$4 for 1 litre or $6.50 for 2 litres. For more information ph 07-3325-840

Puzzle answers A=21,B=18,C=6,D=10,E=1,F=4,G=19,H=2, I=3,K=20,L=12 M=5,N=17,O=18,P=8,R=7,S=14,T=15,U=9,V=16,Y=12 Silhouette:- silhouette

1 is vase 6 , silhouette 2 is vase n, and silhouette 3 is vase j. What’s on the menu:- Rhubarb crumble, treacle tart, apple strudel, baked Alaska, sticky toffee pudding, banana split, spotted duck. BAMBOOZABLE. 1. Black eye. 2. the beginning of time. 3. Apply within, 4. Reading between the lines. 5. Pick up after yourself. 6. Standing room only.

No. 61 Mamaku St. Known for many years as the RSA (Returned services Association.)

Built in 1951 by volunteer members of the Mamaku Returned Services Association, under the supervision of Mr. R.A Bennett and J. Larkin. The total area of the building was 540 sq.ft. and was estimated to cost 300 pounds, with the permit fees of 2 pound. The hall was later added onto to provide a games room for pool, darts as well as update the toilet areas. The hall was used as a place for local returned servicemen to meet, as well as for indoor bowls, pool, and smoko gatherings. ( Smoko—meet, greet, have a few drinks and catch up with old mates) Anzac days saw the hall over flowing with ex ser-vicemen, St. Johns members, local groups like scouts, guides, etc to remember those who lost their lives in conflicts around the world. Later years saw the hall used as a citizens and ser-vices club rooms, (as the town has never had a Hotel) a drop in for kids before and after school, and recent-ly to be brought by private home owner.

Mamaku Messenger July Editor:- Lyn Fleet Next Deadline 2018 Email:- fleetdavidlyn@xtra.co.nz 26th July Printed with the support of NMF Lakes Council.

F, F, F, & F weather Fog, Flood, Frost and Fine, this month we have had it all. So check those firewood stocks and make sure your car is serviced for the win-ter ahead. Be prepared.

YOOK-SHIN Tae-kwon-do

At the school hall on Wednesdays evenings from 6.00– 7.30 you can learn the skills that go with the above art. Fitness, basic stances, self defence, kicks, board break-ing etc.

Any enquires ring Trevor Phone 07 3325-559

Dot to Dot

First cannibal: I don’t know what to make of my wife today. Second cannibal: How about sandwiches?

What has one wheel, two legs, and smells? A barrow full of manure.

Doctor, doctor my husband’s off his food. Gosh! How long was he sitting on it for?

MURAL ART GROUP Over the next few weeks we are keen to work on some Murals for the school and community. If you can help please contact:- gary@mamaku.school.nz or phone 07 3325 726 The reason and purpose: 1. To complete “welcome signs to our school. 2. To complete murals related to our “8 Simple rules” and “our new School values” 3. Make murals that are inclu-sive to ALL our cultures at Mam-aku School. 4. Learn how to design and create a Mural. 5. For students to take pride in our school and wider community environment.

word finder