Hinuera Bowling Club Celebrates 90Years

Hinuera Bowling Club celebrates 90years

Pictured from left are Stu Settle, Allan Jeffries (President), Burt Simpson and John Settle. Stu, Burt and John are Life Members of the club. See page 3 for more.

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4 SCENE 18 May, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss ack in the day where, at mixed events, than a phone call each week, we were both A real highlight, after building a holiday Bthe men stood on one side of the room so busy, it couldn’t really have been any home at Te Kouma, was teaching all the and the young ladies on the other, it was at other way, but we always made it work.” grandchildren how to fish and share an a wedding after dance that 19 year old Pat Around 18 months later, Graham popped appreciation for nature. “We all loved our Taylor, sitting behind the piano, took the the question and although there wasn’t time up there” Graham remembers fondly. eye of Graham Murray. “I went over there any particular fanfare or extravaganza, Pat “Having our breakfast to the song of Tui and asked her if she would like to dance” was delighted to say yes. The couple were and Bellbirds, welcoming the quail in with remembers Graham. “We danced married at St John’s Anglican Church in Te scattered grain, going fishing and just together for the rest of the evening Awamutu on May 5, 1956 and made their enjoying being together were some of the and I told her that I would like to take home in Te Poi. best years of our lives. Pat and I have always her out the following weekend.” When the couple left the farm, Graham felt very fortunate that our kids married Before long, after further dance started driving for Matamata Carrying well and have shared the importance of dates, romance developed and with Company before taking up an opportunity love and family.” Graham farming in Te Poi and Pat with Harry Lowe, building cowsheds. The In celebrating 65 years of marriage, Pat nursing in Matamata, weekends couple had welcomed four children and as says Gray has never missed an anniversary, were usually spent playing rugby they got older, Pat laughs when she says and has always acknowledged it with a and netball respectively, and she needed something other than knitting, beautiful bouquet of flowers. “We have then attending dances around sewing and homemaking! “Gray and I were supported each other through every the district on a Saturday night. very involved with all that the kids were stage of our lives” she says, “and have When Pat’s mum passed away doing whether it was their friends, sports always communicated well – that’s made suddenly however, Pat – as or for example, Guides and Scouts, but I marriage pretty easy!” And Graham agrees. the eldest daughter, had no liked the thought of doing something just “Always talk, and never go to sleep on a choice but to move back to the for me. I started with Tupperware and disagreement” he says, “I wouldn’t trade family farm in Te Awamutu to boy, I loved it” she says. “I made such a lot my girl for anything.”  Caron Stewart. take care of her dad, siblings of friends and as well as winning several and the farm staff, cooking, international trips, I also won a new car cleaning, washing and, when one year! It was never about that, but was required, also help with farm something I really enjoyed for the next 40 duties. “That was tough on odd years.” our budding relationship” While raising their children, there were says Pat. “We could only ups and downs like most families, but the see each other once a couple have always enjoyed a wonderful fortnight and, relationship with them, and eventually, other their grandchildren. “We had many years where the first one up on a Saturday would put the big soup pot on” laughs Graham, “and then after morning sports, the entire team would be here to enjoy it. The house was always full of laughter and happiness and we really had some terrific years as a family.” Furnish your home with style

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12 SCENE 18 May, 2021 Scene sport... www.sceneonline.co.nz From page 12... tackles. For UMS it was a solid team effort golf in the Walton community. Hinuera made a fast start and dominated with Tana Tuhakaraina impressing in the Walton golfers Results: Ladies Division One: Gross – territory and possession initially but it backs as did Sam Bergensen. Brayden Rachel Looijen (Walton), Nett – Mary was UMS to open the scoring with a well- Porteous played well as did Logan Wood drive a fair way! Ludwig (Omokoroa), Stableford – 1st taken try from No. 8 Dan Pearce. Sonny and Nga Apaapa. Skipper Trent Williams A record 108 competitors gathered at Carolyn Osborne (Walton), 2nd Bev King Hirini converted and the lead stayed was replaced on the hour mark but had Walton Golf Club last week for Waikato’s (Walton), 3rd Jenny Forster (Te Awamutu). at 7-0 until a Joey Ramsay penalty to a much-improved outing from last week. most popular tournament on the nine Ladies Division Two: Gross – Pauline Hinuera closed the gap. Hard-working UMS look like they will be well served by hole golf calendar. Entrants in this annual Ross (Walton), Nett – Joanne Williams tight forward Logan Wood was driven returning lock Chris Allman who made an event represented 21 Waikato and Bay of (Walton), Stableford – 1st Hannah over for UMS on the half-hour mark and immediate impact as soon as he came on Plenty golf clubs. Many travelled for over Sutherland (Walton), 2nd Karen Martin the resulting Hirini conversion saw the to the track. Some important games lie an hour, coming from areas as far afield as (Walton), 3rd Joanne Stutt (Walton). Men’s hosts jump out to a 14 - 3 lead and that’s ahead for both teams as they progress into Raglan to Te Awamutu, Rotorua to Napier, Division: Gross – Raymond King (Walton), how it stayed until the break. Both teams the Championship. and various places along the eastern Nett – Phil Davis (Te Aroha), Stableford knew a fast start was essential and it was coastline from Ohope to Tairua. The 1st Noel Broad (Omanu), 2nd Roger Fleet Hinuera that took the initiative and from 8 Ball Association course was in top condition even though (Fairview), 3rd Tony Frederick (Omanu). a lineout drive that went 20 metres, Luke Matamata 8Ball Association Pool Results there had been overnight rain. A stunning Gaensicke was driven over to score. UMS for 3rd May: Oko 10 v Trust 5, RSA 4 display of vivid autumnal colours framed Kaimai Runners were able to respond with a try to Tevita v Workies Bar 11. Matamata Club 8 v the well groomed fairways creating a Litai with Keiran Holdsworth adding the Green Parrot 7. 10th May: Oko 10 v RSA 5, spectacular backdrop for the morning of This Saturday our club travelled to Waihi extras. The try of the game was scored Workies Bar 9 v Green Parrot 6, Trust 9 v action-packed golf. to run/walk Black hill. Thanks to Glenn when a Tuhakaraina cross-kick was Matamata Club 6. The 23 Walton players were in top form Valler who organised this, a run new to seized on by young winger Chase Pauroa and obviously had the advantage of local many of our members. The andesile knoll who dragged the defence across before Matamata knowledge, as most of them came away was dubbed Black hill because its rock in-passing to Jonny Dornbush to score with prizes. Trish Baigent, Walton 9 Hole was dark colour. The track consisted of wideout. At 26 - 10 UMS looked home Women’s Golf convener, acknowledged the generous ambling riverside walks, grassy glades and dry but in typical Hinuera fashion, Silver division Strokeplay is a close sponsorship from local businesses and and resinous forest. After completing the they fought to the final whistle where contest with only four shots between Pam willing contribution of club volunteers loop members then climbed 225 metres to Hadleigh May scored. Ramsay added the Wright and Pam Anderson. The final round who all added to the success of the day. the trig to take in the views, you could see conversion and that was that. Final score is this week. Pam Wright leads by four. Walton Ladies Nine Hole Golf was the working goldmine from the summit. 26 - 17. Speaking to players on both teams Bronze 1 is even closer with Brenda Hull formed in 1999. In the autumn of 2000 The walkers were away 1.5 hours and the after the game they were very open about and Leonie Tisch equal on total 205. Shirlie they organised their first tournament runners back in 1 hour. We then proceeded the fact that the ref was given no option in Ryan holds a commanding lead in Bronze which has been held every year since. to Gilmore Lake for coffee amongst the dishing out so many penalties. Apparently, 2 ahead by eight from Colleen Brewer. Last Originally it was a two day event of golf, colourful autumn trees. This Saturday the they are under serious directives to police week’s results: Pam Wright 76-6-70 won evening entertainment and champagne club is running/walking the Tauhu track the breakdown with the new laws. It’s the Robert Harris voucher for best nett. breakfasts. With registrations declining, over the Kaimai to Sapphire springs. We obviously up to the players to adapt. Pam Anderson won the scramble with 38 the tournament became a one day event have arranged for two vans. Walkers are For Hinuera, players to impress were points. Other scramble winners were Gail in 2011. Then in 2012 a Men’s division leaving 9am sharp and runners 10am. Gaensicke, May and Aaron Symmonds Brook, Catherine Brown, Brenda Hull and was introduced and 10 tournaments later, There are seats available for those who in the forwards and Ramsay and Luke Colleen Brewer. Catherine Brown won the remains an integral part of this event. have not registered, but please let us know Arnold in the back. Josh Hedge covered Sen Sushi voucher winning the mystery Next year’s tournament will be a special if you are coming by phoning Jenny Brady well and made a couple of try-saving holes competition. one to celebrate the club’s 100 years of or Gill Hampton.

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14 SCENE 18 May, 2021 Racing with Dennis Ryan Yuto makes a perfect jockey debut apanese apprentice Yuto Kumagai made the perfect mounts and kept stepping up to the mark to the point he Patch Prince and his ecstatic jockey returned to the Jstart to his jockey career when he rode a winner at was riding gallops, then trials and ultimately the big day, birdcage to a standing ovation from the Wexford Stables his first raceday ride last Friday. his race debut. The horse chosen was Patch Prince, who entourage, amongst them his boss Lance O’Sullivan. “I’m The story behind the 25-year-old’s journey to race- from 12 previous starts had registered six minor placings so pleased for Yuto,” he said. “From day one he’s had that winning jockey would be far-fetched if it wasn’t true. without winning and he lined up on Friday at better than single ambition, and it’s just fantastic that he’s gone from From a non-racing family, three years ago he shocked his 20-to-one odds. not having a clue about riding and has now won at his parents when he said he wanted to travel to New Zealand That all changed when Yuto made the most of an very first ride. You only ever get one chance to do that.” to become a jockey. First stop after arriving Down Under inside barrier draw in the Matamata Post & Rails 1200 The full meaning of that last statement sits knowingly was Cambridge, where after door knocking a number and worked through to a narrow lead. A number of with Lance, who achieved the same feat more than 40 of trainers he was told by the last of them, Linda Laing, challengers were looming as the field turned for home, years ago, winning his raceday debut on stable recruit Her that if he truly wanted to be a jockey, there was only one but to his credit Yuto kept his composure, eased Patch Highness at Te Awamutu in June, 1980. Nine years later person he should be talking to – former champion Lance Prince to a clear lead and kept him going without taking he won the Japan Cup on one of the best horses trained by O’Sullivan. his hands off the reins to claim the win by more than two his father Dave and brother Paul, Horlicks, on the way to After another bus-ride Yuto stood, suitcase in hand, at lengths. The only time he showed his whip was when he smashing all previous records for a New Zealand jockey. the doorstep of Wexford Stables’ Matamata racecourse punched the air once safely over the line. Yuto Kumagai wasn’t even born in 1989 and hadn’t heard barn, where he was met by Lance’s of Lance O’Sullivan until Linda Laing training partner Andrew Scott. “He recommended him, but after what took seemed genuine, he was well presented place last Friday he’ll forever be indebted and polite, so I called Lance and to him and the rest of the Wexford team. explained the situation,” Andrew recalls. “I am so happy to win on my first ride,” It was a case of taking the young man Yuto beamed. “It has been hard work and at face value and putting him on trial, I fall off many times when I was learning, which began with basic stable duties but this is so good!” and equine skill training. To that point Last week’s local meeting was also Yuto had never sat on a horse, but if he a red-letter occasion for local jockey wanted to be a jockey, he had to learn Samantha Collett, who landed a treble to ride. Wexford office manager Lisa of wins and the following day added Dunbar came to the party with a bomb- the weekend’s biggest race, the Rotorua proof pony that would be a perfect Cup, on Cambridge galloper The Good first conveyance. “Yuto never lacked Fight. Two of Sam’s Matamata winners, enthusiasm,” continued Andrew, “he was Iffshecan and Sweet Molly Malone, are the first at work every morning, always prepared by one of the emerging trainers with a smile on his face. After some basic on the local scene, Cody Cole. The third riding lessons in the yard out the back, was Diamond Delight, a well-bred filly every day while the rest of the staff were with Ken and Bev Kelso, while Ballymore enjoying a break, he would saddle up the Matamata’s resident trainer Pam Gerard pony and come to grips with his riding.” saddled up the Sam Weatherley-ridden From complete novice, the keen student ABOVE: After making a perfect race-riding debut, Japanese apprentice Yuto Kumagai is Cork for a nine-length win. graduated to trackwork on suitably quiet joined by riding master Noel Harris, Lance and Dave O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott.  Dennis Ryan.

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REFRESHING BY REV BOB FRANKLYN - MATAMATA UNION PARISH Last week I a�ended a retreat en�tled ‘Refresh’ over Even God didn’t work full on as he took a day for rest. ac�vi�es? Do we take �me to enjoy our a couple of days along with a number of others. The He gave to us the model for our life existence. We surroundings or are we charging through life focused theme was based on Autumn and a �me to rest and should not take from this that God did nothing on the next task we think that has to be completed? refresh ourselves. Before going, I listed all the things whatsoever. God con�nued, on the seventh day, to that I could do with the �me, all work related of provide for His crea�on, maintain it, love it, and Stop! Slow down, smell the ﬂowers, enjoy the course, instead of going. However, I’m glad I did go as communicate with humankind as was needed. God sunset, be with your love ones because the task can it helped me to put into perspec�ve my work/rest did not desire humankind to be burdened with work either wait or may not been as important as we style of life. every day of their life. He wanted us to have a day of thought. We each are por�oned with one life, so rest. So, He rested from His works and set aside a enjoy it! You may have no�ced some ads that Spark have day of rest so that we could rest also. produced about the importance recharging yourself. God bless, Rev. Bob I think a very �mely reminder to ourselves that all So, how is our work/life balance? Do we deliberately work (or study etc.) makes for a very dull person. put �me aside for family, friends, leisure

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This would ideally suit someone who lives in Tirau. intersection with Paratu Road West. • Paratu Road West – from its intersection with What you need: WHY couldn’t the sesame Paratu Road, to finish at its intersection with seed leave the casino? He • Class 2 Licence & P endorsement (we can help you Paratu Road. Including its intersection with was on a roll! obtain this) Paku Road (no exit). • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety STORAGE and welfare at heart • Paratu Road – from its intersection with Paratu Road West, to finish at its intersection If you want to be part of a business that is making with Piakonui Road. STORAGE, short or long a diﬀerence in your communitythen we want to hear term. Houselots + + + • Piakonui Road – from its intersection with Sunnypark Storage. Ph: from you! Paratu Road, to finish at its intersection with 0274 753 478. Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check. Piakoiti Road. 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SCENE 18 May, 2021 19 Fishing report... Chris Bungard - Matamata Sportsworld www.sceneonline.co.nz i, let’s hope all is good the year. Its all about that change to the Hin your world at the thermalcline levels as the temperature moment. The leaves are falling drops. and so is the rain. The latter has been well Over to the sea and the west coast. received around the farms. It has been just Dwayde Pinny, charter skipper, tells me the ZERO TO PAY enough to freshen up the streams a wee snapper are in excellent condition and on bit and there is some good fishing to be most days, plenty of them around. Dwayde had. has been fishing south of Albatross Point FOR 12 MONTHS I mentioned last week about targeting in about 40-42m of water. In this area are a the small streams running into the lot of worm beds in the mud. Snapper love Waihou. I have talked to three people since them as the temperature drops. Thoughts then that did just that and yes, they all had are that they must be high in protein or 4.95% P.A success. The best fish was a brownie of similar, the snapper seem to go for them just over 3lb. Another local area fishing at this time while they are trying to put on FIXED RATE well is the streams running into Karapiro, weight for the winter. like the Little Waipa. Up to the Coromandel and a bit of a In the Rotorua area trout guide, Glenn scruffy weekend weather wise, but the Skinner, tells me good old Lake Rotorua snapper are still biting well. I mentioned is doing well, in particular off the stream a while ago about the good kingis in the mouths of Ngongataha and Waititi. For farms. Someone that knows that really those who like to walk and fish those well now, is local fisho Brian Moratti. On smaller streams, Ngongataha is holding a recent trip up to Te Kumau, Brian landed some very nice fish – in particular a few himself a magnificent kingfish of 26kg. very nice browns. Nice work mate! To the south to the Taupo region and As far as the snapper go, there are plenty according to my guide down there, Ken in the farms and they are in excellent Duncan, this rain has been just what the condition. One thing worth noting is the doctor ordered. It has size. Over the years of doing my fishing had a very positive show and writing this report, the snapper effect on the streams up there are getting bigger and bigger. by clearing One time the Coromandel was known for a lot smaller snapper, but not now. It’s quite of the common to get taken to the cleaners by slime off big snapper in double figures – and up to the rocks. and over that magical 20lb mark. This of course, Over in the Mercury Bay and Bay of also stirs up the Plenty there are quite good numbers of Terms and conditions apply. See in-store for full details nymphs that live snapper around. John Ellwood has been in this slimy weed. doing quite well along the southern end 11 Tui Street, MATAMATA Out on the lake of Great Merc off Peach Grove and Teatree Ken tells me the fishing Bay. Phone: 07 888 7604 is still a bit mixed Over in the Bay, local snapper guru but, to be fair, that Vaughan Mitchell has been getting some www.philsmotorcycles.co.nz is quite normal nice ones off the Knoll at Motiti. for this time of  Happy fishing, Bungey.

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