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Rakaia News Published by Rakaia Community Association, Acton Centre, Rakaia Rakaia News Published by Rakaia Community Association, Acton Centre, Rakaia. Published: Fortnightly: Deadline for news: 10.00am MONDAY Phone: (03) 303 5163 Mobile: 027 555 00 21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RakaiaNews Email: [email protected] www.rakaianews.co.nz Thursday, 5 April 2018 Issue 503 Talented Readers Last week at Dorie School the children participated in a very read Piano Rock talked about the craft of writing, editing and enjoyable book week. the way a story gets changed a lot before he is satisfied with it. Gavin captured the children’s attention and imagination. The children read books to a buddy in their mixed-age house groups. As a result of these two authors visiting us, the junior class wrote two books which were bound into a class book. The first book We were privileged to have four authors come and speak to us. was about their dogs. The second book was a continuation of Gavin Bishop's book Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant. The children wrote about what they thought would happen when Mrs McGinty woke up in the morning and saw a seedling growing. Children who had not previously written many sentences for a story suddenly were keen to write a longer story. Lastly, we had two authors from Auckland who came as part of Storylines National Festival Story Tour. Maria Gill, winner of many book awards, shared with the junior class excerpts from a number of her non-fiction books to the junior class. She had some soft toys: horse, camel, Caesar the bulldog from her book ANZAC Animals, as well as a baby and adult albatross from her book Toroa’s Journey. The children were very interested in the toys. Anne Kayes read chapters to the children from her award- winning book Tui Street Tales. The children said they “liked the twists in her stories and trying to work out which fairy tale the The first was a local author, Amanda van Vliet, who read her story was based on”. “Anne was very animated and dramatic in story “Little Bridie-Boo, The Puppy Who Grew” to the younger her reading of the book”. classes and also brought Bridie, now 8 years old, to visit. Amanda read parts of her new novel to the senior children. The children loved the Irish Wolfhound and enjoyed patting her. Kristen Hammerich Dorie School Next, Christchurch award-winning author Gavin Bishop came. He read a lot of his picture books to the children, explaining where his ideas came from and how he went about creating the illustrations, for the junior class. With the senior children, he Rakaia News Issue 503 - 5 April 2018 Ramblings from the Editor It is that time of year again - the time when the Rakaia 3. You have to have an opinion. Many of you stop me in the Community Association, with the help of you, the locals, street, 4 Square, pub or garage and let me know what you ‘reviews’ the Rakaia News (and/or me). Previous goals are think of my latest Rakaia News - and thank you for doing reviewed and new objectives set, all over a cup of coffee, that. But, could those same people please contact me and normally at Salmon Tales Cafe. be part of this discussion. Let me know if there are too many articles, or the subject matter should such and such. Now, this process has a small flaw in it, the flaw being the want Come and let me know if, say, the font reminds you of of local input into where the Rakaia News should be heading. your great aunty Agatha’s biography, and could I please Normally it is hard to find someone willing to partake in this change it. I don’t know what [your concerns are], but I do morning tea forum, but this year I am hoping that might not know that one of the best parts of this job is the feedback be the case. I receive from you, the local reader. To be part of this discussion there are very few pre-requisites. I write this in a very solitary place at home. Sometimes I run out of ideas and sometimes even I read it on a Thursday and 1. You have to read the Rakaia News. If you have got to here, think, gee, that is a little boring this week, Linda, but that was I think we can tick that one off. all that was contributed. 2. You have to have a passion for Rakaia and its future. If For this review, I want to book the big table at Salmon Tales you live in Rakaia you should be ticking this one off too. Cafe. Let's show the Rakaia Community Association just how Rakaia is your home town, and the Rakaia News is your passionate we are about Rakaia and the Rakaia News, and how local publication get passionate about its future for the we can best use this publication. I look forward to seeing you future generations. there, but in the first instance email or ring, on the numbers at the top of the front page. Once I have the participants names I will confirm to them the day and time. Linda Hammerich Rakaia News Directory of Advertisers Organisation Page Number Organisation Page Number Ace High Plumbing 13 Harvey's Bakehouse 13 Adrians Building Services 15 High Country Fencing 10 Amy Adams 9 JASE Excavation 14 Ashburton District Council - Road Safety 7 Kiwi Building and Maintenance 15 Ashburton TV & Audio 3 Mark Love Contracting 8 Charlie Tomlin Ltd 14 Martin Excavating and Contracting 12 Chertsey Spraying 10 Mike Pero Real Estate 10 Chris Doak 11 Molloy Agriculture 7 Church Notices 21 Nick's Pet Foods 6 Classifieds 22 Pluck's Engineering 16 Community Notices 23 Railway Tavern 11 Computing Solutions 6 Rawleighs - Fiona Head 5 Dynamic Computer Services 10 Real Estate NZ 9 Eric Sheehan 11 Roddick Plumbing 6 Everything Cats 11 Rural Tenancy 15 Farmlands Real Estate 6 Rural Transport 15 Greenline Ag 17 Sew What 6 Hampton Spraying 16 Sports Notices 18 Harcourts Real Estate 16 Watkins Meat Processors 11 www.rakaianews.co.nz Page 2 Rakaia News Issue 503 - 5 April 2018 Phase two – frozen and stiff During this phase the pain gradually gets better, but the shoulder remains stiff. This phase can last up to 12 months. Again, steroid injections can help you with pain. Once the pain Frozen Shoulder has settled physiotherapy may help you to get movement of your shoulder back. Frozen shoulder is the common name Phase three – thawing and recovery for a condition called adhesive Once the pain has gone the stiffness gradually gets better and capsulitis where the “thawing” process begins. It is at this point physiotherapy is the capsule around very useful to help get movement back and strengthen muscles the shoulder joint that have not been used for a long time. It can take up to three becomes inflamed years to recover fully. and becomes tighter. It most Exercises you can do at home include shoulder-assisted flexion often happens between the ages of 40 and 60, and those with and abduction, for example sliding your arm up a wall, and the diabetes are at a higher risk. The cause is sometimes unknown hand behind back exercise. and can happen for no reason, or it may happen after a shoulder injury. If, after reading this, you think you may have a frozen shoulder, please come and see Rob at Rakaia Physiotherapy and we can If you have a frozen shoulder you will notice that, over several help make your shoulder feel better. weeks, you gradually become less able to move it. Moving it will also be painful, especially if you are putting your hand behind your back, rotating your arm outwards or reaching forward. ASHBURTON The pain may be worse at night. V & AUDIO T It is important to see your GP or physiotherapist to get a correct YOUR LOCAL DIGITAL EXPERTS diagnosis as frozen shoulders are often over diagnosed when the actual pain could be caused by something else. Digital installations & repairs • Prewire of new homes • Digital aerials • Cell phone aerials There are usually three stages to frozen shoulder. • Home theatre installation 070814 Gold Card holders will receive a 10% discount Phase one – freezing and pain and 15% discount to all Grey Power members. Often people wake up one day with pain in the shoulder with PH 308 7332 www.ashburtontvandaudioltd.co.nz no apparent cause, and this can last for 9 months. During this FREEVIEW MOTELS AND COMMERCIAL phase pain relief is important. You should see your GP for SYSTEMS advice and possibly a steroid injection may help. Physiotherapy usually isn’t helpful during this phase. TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 TV5 TV6 TV7 TV8 STEADY AS YOU GO RAKAIA FIT KIDZ Exercises for Everyone Wednesday, 11 April @ 10:30am Supporting, Balance, Strengthening bones Tuesday, 17 April @ 10:30am Eye exercises, walking skills plus others. Welcome to new mums, newcomers and caregivers Music and movement for all pre-school children Wednesday, 11 April at 1:00pm A ¾hr programme using a variety of skills for learning Tuesday, 17 April at 1:00pm $2.00 for the hour Led by Jo and Dorothy St. Andrew’s Church Hall A time for friendship and support Held at St. Andrew’s Church Hall Come and enjoy the benefits of gentle exercises. For parents & carers - 50¢ donation appreciated Telephone Dorothy 302 7595 for further information. For more information Contact: Dorothy telephone 302 7595 www.rakaianews.co.nz Page 3 Rakaia News Issue 503 - 5 April 2018 Health Benefits Of Dates at a normal, balanced level, rather than over-slimming.
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