Winter Crops Competition

Tokomairiro A&P Society Weighing of crops for our Winter Crops competition took place on Wednesday 6th July with a total of 34 entries across all categories. Thank you to our judges Chelsea King of Advanced Agriculture and Morgan of Farmlands who along with Geoff Howie, Dean McCrostie and Richard McElrea spent the chilly day out in the paddocks. On Friday 8th July was the judging of the hay, baleage and swedes competitions followed by a prize giving and auction. Results were as follows: Advanced Agriculture Fodderbeet Donaghy’s Large Bale 1st R Clark 31.5tons/ha; 2nd R McElrea 1 st S Sharp; 2nd G Sanders. GENESIS 29.9tons/ha; 3rd G Sanders 27.2tons/ha. PGG Wrightson Baleage Ravensdown Swedes 1st G Love; 2nd G Sanders; 3rd R Cowie. 1st R Howie 19tons/ha; 2nd N Woodhead Steve Clark Contracting 3 Fodderbeet 14.2tons/ha; 3rd C Lister 14tons/ha. 1st L Allan 46kg; 2nd R McElrea 36.5kg; 3rd B Clark Farmlands Kale 30kg. 1st S Ferguson 26.4 tons/ha; 2nd S Johnstone Mainland Minerals 3 Swedes 23.6tons/ha; 3rd S Ferguson 21.3 tons/ha. 1st Cloverhill 30kg; 2nd B Clark 28kg; 3rd Cloverhill TOKOMAIRIRO Ron Cowie Contracting 5 Conventional Meadow 27kg. Hay Bales Jo Herbert Contracting Lucerne Baleage HIGH SCHOOL 1st A Allison; 2nd S Sharp; 3rd R McElrea. 1st R McElrea. NEWSLETTER AND The first placed five bales of meadow hay made $12.00 each at auction. COMMUNITY Thank you to all sponsors and those involved for their support of this annual event. NOTICE BOARD

www.tokohigh.school.nz Daffodil Day

To support the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day appeal thousands of volunteers across the country WEDNESDAY will be selling daffodils and other goods on Friday 26 August. 27July 2016 In Milton Peter Mallon co-ordinates the fundraising and needs your help. Along with selling Circulation 1460 daffodils, Peter would like there to be a bake sale and a fresh produce CONTACT US stall. Can you make and donate a Jo Turnbull 238 Union Street, Milton gorgeous cake or delicious PH/FAX: 417 4483 biscuits/have fresh produce or 03 467 7277

EMAIL: homemade preserves to donate. [email protected] Can you spare time on Friday 26 to Mob 027 208 4426 help. A meeting of volunteers will be held on Thursday August 4, 2pm at the Prime Pickings “Must Sell” Elder Care rooms, Union Street. New volunteers are most welcome. For further information contact: Peter Mallon, 417 8181 021 617 887 [email protected]

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Tokomairiro High School Newsletter ... FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK relies on building positive and cooperative relationships.” There is a reminder that you can only change your attitudes, Tena koutou katoa not the attitudes of others. There are also some great The term break is over and term three has begun. I hope all suggestions about how to deal with others difficult attitudes to the students and staff had a happy and restful break and have try and build positive relationships. returned feeling refreshed and ready for the term ahead. We The clear message is that nearly everything you will achieve are now more than halfway through the school year for our in life will come from working well with people, from the senior students. It is imperative they focus on their study as relationships you build with others. they head towards their external examinations in term four. Nga mihi Interviews Glenis Sim Interviews are on Wednesday 3 August. Book online at Principal www.schoolinterviews.co.nz The event code is: x7bge. Alternatively, you can ring the NZQA FEES school office, 417 8620, to make an interview appointment. It All NZQA fees need to be paid to the school office by Monday makes a huge difference to students’ achievement if parents 5th September 2016. and students work together with teachers. I encourage you all The fee is $76.70 unless you qualify for financial assistance to take this opportunity to meet with the teachers. Please as explained below. book an interview so that we can make this year as successful Financial Assistance as possible for your child. Who can apply for financial assistance? Attendance Financial assistance is available to assist with the payment of We are continuing to have our focus on attendance over the entry fees for National Secondary Schools qualifications. To second half year as we believe attendance has a huge be eligible to apply you must be the fee-payer and meet at influence on achievement. The school target is to have at least one of the following criteria: least 90% attendance per student. For term two we had 113 Be receiving a Work and Income, or Study Link benefit students who had at least 95% attendance, 22 having 98% (benefit-based applications). attendance, 11 having 99% and 22 having 100% attendance. Have a joint family income that would entitle you to receive a This was a great effort, especially in the winter term. Community Services Card (income-based applications). ERO Review Be a fee-payer with two or more children who are candidates, Our school Education Review Office visit is planned for week irrespective of family income (multiple candidate 3 of term 3 (8-13 August). The reviewers will check our applications), where the total fees you would have to pay school’s self-review systems as well as review the teaching would otherwise be more than the $200 multiple and learning that is happening in our school. We have very candidate maximum. thorough self-review systems You cannot claim financial assistance for international fee-

MILTON and know that our students will paying students. be only too happy to share their How Much Will I Need To Pay BUTCHERY learning. The reviewers will If you qualify for financial assistance and have one child who 38 Union St, also talk with parents and is a candidate, you will pay $20.00. Milton Ph 417 8223 whanau members, as well as If you qualify for financial assistance and have two or more Suzie interviewing the students. children who are candidates, you will pay a maximum of Tiny’s & Suzie’s Ph 417 8213 Learning Curve $30.00 per family. This week’s Learning Curve How Do I Apply For Financial Assistance Lesson titled “People You Complete an application form (available from the school Meet” focuses on building office) and return it along with your money to the Tokomairiro positive relationships with High School office. people we meet. As Honey Cured individuals, to flourish in our Corned Brisket lives, we need to be able to only $8.95kg build healthy relationships with COMING EVENTS save $4.00kg different types of people and Friday 29 July - Level 1 English Speeches (delicious hot or cold) accept and value diversity of Wednesday 3 August - Australian English Competition approach, attitude, culture and Wednesday 3 August - Parent Student Teacher Interviews Tasty “Caramelised willingness to contribute. The Thursday 11 August - Cultural Competition Onion & Red Wine” lesson talks about how “other Tues 16 – Fri 19 August - Year 10 Camp -Tautuku people matter. Most are Wednesday 17 August - PTA Meeting 7pm Beef Casserole friendly, some are irritating. Wednesday 24 August - Careers Evening only $12.95kg Both your and their wellbeing Lamb Shoulder Chops Plain, Marinated or Crumbed only $10.95kg save $5.00kg Try our delicious new 100% Bacon & Tomato Seared Lamb with Patties & Rissoles Tzatziki sauce, mmmm... only $9.50kg Check out our website For a limited time only. 23 Union Street Milton www.miltonbutchery.co.nz Phone: 03 4177920

Senior Citizens Bible Reading for Today 1 Timothy 1 v 17 Due to a funeral on Friday 22nd July only 16 members attended our Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, fish and chip luncheon. Peggy welcomed all those present and many be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen apologies were received. The raffle winner was Peggy Wolfe. The Masters games are coming up at Balclutha on Wednesday 19 October and names were taken. Members please don’t forget your Rugby groceries for our raffles for the concert, also goods for the white elephant stall and baking table. We played Housie for our The Premiers travelled to Clydevale where they put in a top th entertainment, which everyone enjoys. Next meeting is 5 August at performance to overcome Valley 36-32 with tries to Matt Lyons, 2pm, with Bill Blakey from Invercargill speaking about his four Barry Rogan, Brad Lee, and Josh Beer (2). Jacky Scott continued wheeled trikes. Committee meeting 10th August, 10am. Concert his golden run with the boot to kick 16 points. Toko used their 19 August at the Town Hall, 1.30pm. power ball runners to good effect with Matt Lyons and Josh Beer using their strength to gain forward momentum. Players to stand out this week were Kyp Ryan who played his best game this Indoor Bowls Report season. Mark Robinson made another 743 tackles to make his seasons total 238,975 and played injured but showed great Championship Triples were played on Thursday night for the commitment to stay on the field. This was the final game for the Alliance Textile Trophy, with four clubs entering. with premiers who finished the season in 5th spot. They showed Shaun Scott, Russell and Lynn Copland. St Marys with Maureen excellent team spirit when at times they were down on player Little, Greta Jenkins and Christine Rogan. MCC with John numbers. Altenburg, Helen Lyon and Raymond Perry. Moneymore with Toko B played their semi-final against their old nemesis Taieri. In a Allister Allison, Sue Giles and John McLean. Round 1: Glenledi v gritty encounter Toko B snuck in a close 16-10 win with the final try Moneymore, Glenledi winners. MCC v St. Marys, St Marys winners. scored in the last seconds to ensure Toko hung on. Try scorers Round 2: Glenledi v St. Marys, Glenledi winners. Moneymore v were Daniel Palaamo and Bradley Frost. Toko got out to an 11-0 MCC, Moneymore winners. Round 3: Glenledi a bye. Moneymore v lead at half time with some enterprising backline play to take a St Marys, Moneymore winners. Round 4: Glenledi two lives v deserved lead. Taieri came back strongly with two tries with plenty Moneymore one life. Glenledi winners overall. Congratulations to of time left to snatch a draw. Some added veteran subs M Scott Glenledi. Thank you to Bill Harborne and family for the sponsorship and L Moana added much needed composure to get Toko through of this competition. to a final. Bruce Alderton second five and Kane Adam were the Dates to remember: Thursday 28 July, Snowball at 7.30pm. Duty players of the match. Another player of note was Tamati Moana- team Glenledi. Thursday 1st August, Championship Pairs at 7pm. Orupewho who ran strongly. The final is against Alambra at Toko. Duty team Moneymore. Thursday 11 August, Snowball at 7.30pm. The Judge Duty team MCC. Thursday 18 August, Championship Fours at 7pm. Junior Results for the 23 July are - Duty team St Mary’s. Thursday 25 August, Closing Snowball and Night ’n Day Under 7’s Blue v Toko Gold; Player of the day – Dylan Prize giving at 7.30pm. Carr, Ripper of the day – Kingston Beer-Williams. Night ’n Day Under 7’s Gold v Toko Blue; Player of the day – Euchre Shannyn Ferguson, Ripper of the day – Marshall Carr. Night ’n Day Under 7’s White v ; Player of the day – Jahlee 18.7.16 20.7.16 Black, Ripper of the day – Andrew Scanlan. Raffle A Adams Raffle J George Night ’n Day Under 9’s Blue v Owaka; Player of the day – Jack Winner L Murdoch Winner L Murdoch Divers, Tackler of the day – Ethan Ryder. Booby E Morton Booby B Wilson Night ’n Day Under 9’s Gold v Heriot/ Gold; Player of the day – Cambell Savage, Tackler of the day – Kal’el Beer-Williams. Night ’n Day Under 11’s v Clutha Red; Player of the day – Jackson Golf Report Nicol, Tackler of the day – Jacob Murray. Score – Toko lost 5-32. Night ’n Day Under 13’s Clutha Red; Player of the day – Jake 23/07/16 Men - Stableford & Sumpter & Moore closest to pin: Heslop, Tackler of the day – Jake McClean. Score–Toko lost 28-50. First Round of Single Knock M Mead Out Two’s: P Adams P Adams 39 Net Eagle: No 8 T Condon Bridge T Condon 37 Hidden Birdie: No1 not struck Bridge Stakes 21.07.2016 G Findlay 35 Next week: Second round of the B Adams 34 single knock out. R Stringer v N/S E/W B Bearman 34 W Potae, J Morgan v K Bassett, M Mead & V Stanley 65.63% T Peterson & K Powell 61.25% J Fiddes 33 M Mead v T Grant, B Adams v L Phillips & J Walker 54.69% L Bennett & J Sadler 59.38% R McElrea 33 G Hastie, P Adams v W Tatupu, A Broome & M Cain 53.95% L Clark & E Hall 55.63% E Mills 31 R McElrea v G Findlay, R Agnew S Agnew & A Phillips 51.04% R Devlin & J Turnbull 45.00% K Bassett 31 on c/b to M Mead v J Cooper, T Condon v M Scott. C Harrex & K Roughan 33.00% J Parkinson & J Scott 43.13% T Morland & M Wilson 35.63% S M Sumpter Moore - Barristers & Solicitors Quote of the week “For every action there is an equal and opposite government programme.” Bob Wells For all your legal requirements, contact our friendly team at 5 Eden Street, (P O Box 16) Milton Phone 417 8004 Fax 417 8002

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week) Milton Library th Word Search & Scattergories Competition Winners From the 25 July 2016: 8.30am-6.00pm: Monday (closed 7.00-8.00pm) Thank you to the people who gave this a go, we have three 8.30am-5.00pm: Tuesday - Friday winners who completed the word search and provided a fantastic list of words for scattergories: Balclutha Library Vivienne Galletly (petrol vouchers), Coral Beattie (Café Lola Now OPEN 9.00am Monday - Friday voucher), Harmony (goodies bag). Kia ora From 25 July 2016: 9.00am-5.30pm: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday From the 9th August: Public Notices ... Public Notices ... 9.00am-6.00pm: Tuesdays (closed 7.00am-8.00pm) Still open Saturday mornings 10.00am-12 noon.

CLUTHA DISTRICT COUNCIL These hours will be trialled and reviewed in December 2016.

CLOSING HOURS 2nd August

The following Council services will be closed on Tuesday 2nd August for the times specified below. Our apologies for KAPA HAKA any inconvenience, but it’s so all staff can take part in some necessary training and meetings. Anyone interested in joining the community Nga Hau e Wha The following after-hours number will still be operational Kapa Haka group that performed at this year’s Milton 0800 801 350 Matariki Celebrations is most welcome to attend. 6.30pm to 7.30pm every Tuesday starting 2nd August Administration Closed 8.30am to 11.00am at THS Whare

Service Centres/Librares (building by High School car park, Union St). Lawrence, Milton, Tapanui, Closed 8.30am to 11.30am Open to all ages and ethnicities. Owaka. Come along and learn kapa haka (traditional Maori dancing Balclutha Library Closed 8.30am to 11.00am and singing) which is unique to NZ. Any enquiries contact Leeanne: 027 824 0528 Clutha I-SITE Closed 8.30am to 11.00am Catlins Information Centre Normal Hours apply

Milton Early Learning House Preschool Nga Whanau O Tokomairiro invites all local rangitahi A Small Place to attend a Wananga weekend On Starting 2pm, Saturday 30th until Centennial Ave st 4pm on Sunday 31 July If you are interested in a place which is sensitive, at Tokomairiro High School. respectful, safe and adventurous We will be making poi, tipari for your child then WE ARE IT! (headbands), learning how to do tukutuku panel, Winz Subsidy Available - 9 Hours for single Mau rakau for nga Tane, working families and 40 hours for working families. and Kapahaka

20 free hours for over 3 year olds. High school students are invited to stay for the night, any smaller children will need to be accompanied by We are family run and operated, with qualified and a parent if they wish to stay. Parents are invited to experienced teachers. come along and get involved with the tamariki - it would be great to see you all.

Spaces are available for infants, toddlers and Please register your interest by 27 July for catering young children. purposes either on facebook or by text with the number of people attending. 33 Centennial Ave, Milton, 03 417 7424 Facebook/Tia Potae or text 027 811 9936 Come and visit or text 021 391 741 or Email: [email protected]

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Sunday @ 7pm 91 Chaucer Street Rotary Fundraiser Church Service Milton Garden compost manure All Welcome Cell 027 677 9007 $10 a tractor bucket, Ph (03) 417 7506 Fax (03) 417 7507 approx. 500kg 110 Union Street At 30 Phosphate Road For more information - (Old Phosphate shed on follow us on Facebook corner) st 021 079 3745 Sunday 31 July from LTD 2pm to 4pm Tokomairiro Co-operating For more information Corey Soper 027 4403 815 Parish Glen 027 302 5494 or Russell Williamson 027 4360 160 10:45am every Sunday Dean 027 417 4157 Ph: (03) 418 2269 Fax: (03) 418 2915 Email: [email protected] Union Street, Milton. Or call in at our workshop at 18 Ross Street, Balclutha Sunday School Office Hours are from 8.30am - 4.30pm Community We can help you with a range of services: Church  Security systems (cameras, alarms etc) 9:00am every Sunday  Smart wiring for energy efficiency, and advice on Greenhithe Street, Waihola energy-savings products

Contact:  Suppliers & installers of leading brand heat pumps Rev Malu & Rev  Free-to-air TV decoders, dishes and installation  TV, Video, DVD, sound system tuning & installations Luisa Frueans  Registered electrical inspector available for any electrical Ph: 417 4228 inspection work  Caravan and campervan electrical warrants  Specialists in wiring of boiler heating systems

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PAINTING AND John Altenburg MILTON HEALTH CENTRE DECORATING Practice hours Painting & Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. FOR ALL YOUR  Plumbing Wallpapering After hours please phone DECORATING  Drainage Free Quotes 03 417 8226 REQUIREMENTS  Gasfitting Interior and exterior painting Ph: (A/H) 417 8157 Gibstopping (Mobile) 0272281772 YES!!! Contact: Warren Tait Wallpapering We are Phone: 417 8453 Phone Laurie Allan still Mobile: 027 489 0065 NOEL WEIR BUILDERS mobile 027 333 6737 happy to treat your ACC Quality service and value Home Maintenance a/h 03 417 8929 injuries. Co-payment Services charges only $15. Carpentry - Gibstopping - For appt: 03 417 7066 COMPUTERS R & L CLEANING Spouting Repairs - SALES SERVICE SUPPORT SERVICES Painting and Ground Care Computer Servicing Support Carpet & Upholstery 027 483 1733 Public Notices ... Phone Jon Vaudrey 03 485 9066 Cleaning Firewood ... Chimney Toko Rugby Club Milton sweeping Raffle Results Computer Services Tower Road Timber st nd Phone 03 418 0072 1 Simon Scott, 2 Diver FIREWOOD rd Offering Technical 3 Boys, 3 Daryle Marshall, Minimum orders 2m th support, advice 3 4 Amber Devlin. MR AND MRS LAWNS Split Marco $80m Thank you for your support. and tuition for Angie and Darren Split Blue Gum $90m3 3 A huge Thank You to our homes and businesses. Prompt and Reliable Kiln dry Pine $72m sponsors; House of Husband and Wife Team Yard Sales only $40 or $60 Servicing computers, Travel, Joe Herbert “We mow from Balclutha bins of pine. Contracting, Ferguson phones and tablets. to Dunedin” Winz quotes available. Trucking, Night ‘n Day and Phone Sarah 027 252 0345 Call Matt London BSc Phone 03 417 8074 The Highlanders. 021 825 555 0210 224 0471

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