NGONGOTAHA NEWS The Sunny side of the Mountain - FLUORIDE FREE NGONGOTAHA Editor Ann Henderson - Phone 3574 651 email: [email protected] website: www.ngongotahanews.co.nz This is what happens, the kids take the car keys off you. NEXT DEADLINE Friday 25th July 2014 11am July 2014 issue Photo courtesy of Rotorua Daily Post THE UNWANTED “URINAL” OOPS SORRY BOLT I was phoned recently by the Editor of the Daily Post asking my opinion on the so called “Bolt” being re-erected in Ngongotaha, I thought this guy had lost his marbles, who in their right mind would want to place a monstrosity like this in our beautiful village. Well I was wrong, apparently Progress Ngongotaha think it would be a good idea. Well after my scathing comments in the daily post being made public, I have received so many emails and comments, reinforcing my opinion. Why! Why! oh Why! would we want this when Rotorua didn’t. It used to take pride of place in the City Focus. But fear not people, I have found an owner, he doesnt know it yet. Let me quote from an article written by Kevin Page in the Daily Post Friday June 20th. “The Rotorua Area Electricity Authority was giving us a pressie to commemorate, er something so memorable I forget what it was. Before we knew what was happening it was unwrapped and in place. Smack bang in the middle of town, and we hated it. Except me” I went on to read that Kevin liked it so much that he tried taking it home to put on his front lawn after a “night out” I suppose it could look attractive after a night out on the ‘turps’ Well Kevin YOU CAN HAVE IT. IF YOU FEEL AS STRONGLY ABOUT THIS AS I DO GO ALONG TO THE PROGRESS NGONGOTAHA AGM AND HAVE YOUR SAY. TUESDAY 15TH JULY 7PM in the Community Hall - especially those of you who have emailed me or spoken to me about it. If you don’t and we end up with it, don’t moan. Editor Experienced Milker required for a total of 4 milkings 2 days a week/weekend. 3 bedroom house provided. Call 07 332 5660 after 6 pm week days HAVANWANTS I have: Patio Greenhouse. 3 shelves/frame in green steel. Plastic double zip cover. 127cm H, 70cm W, 51cm W I want: $25.00 Phone: 07-3574241 I have: Lazy boy chair maroon reasonable condition I want: $100 phone 357 4517 I Have: A friendly white rabbit with cage I Want: A caring new home for it. Phone Karen 3488834 I Have: High Chair, Coffee Table Rimu, 2 Q Size Duvet Cover, 1 Valance, Dishwasher I Want: $50, $50, $20 the lot, Offers. Phone: 3322765 BUS Class (Balanced, Upright & Safe) If you are 55 years or over or know someone that would benefit from some gentle exercise to help regain and retain strength and balance, then the BUS programme could be what you’re looking for! The B.U.S Programme is a falls prevention programme. Each class is a 45 minute workout which moves through a gentle exercise routine to music followed by the use of a range of equipment and some relaxing cool down stretching. The class offers a supportive, safe and encouraging setting for older adults to enjoy some physical activity at their own pace and participants also enjoy the social aspect of the programme as an added bonus! Every Monday 1.30pm at Te Whare Hauora O Ngongotaha Community Health Clinic on Main Road, Ngongotaha. (excluding school holidays) $2 per class For more information contact Melissa Gordon at Sport Bay of Plenty 07 348 4125 x606 or melissag@ sportbop.co.nz A husband went to the police station to file a “missing person” report for his missing wife: Husband: My wife is missing; she went shopping and hasn’t come back yet. Inspector: What is her height ? Husband: No idea. Inspector: Slim or healthy? Husband: Not slim, so probably healthy. Inspector: Color of eyes? Husband: Never really noticed. Inspector: Color of hair? Husband: Changes according to season. Inspector: What was she wearing? Husband: Not sure . It may have been a dress or maybe trousers and a top. Inspector: Was she driving? Husband: Yes. Inspector: Type and color of the car? Husband: A silver Audi A8 with 4.2 liter V8 TDI engine generating 321 horse power teamed with a 6 speed tiptronic automatic transmission with manual mode. It has full adaptive LED headlights, which use light emitting diodes for all light functions. It has a very thin scratch on the front left door. At this point, the husband starts crying. Inspector: Don’t worry sir. We will find your car. My wife, Julie, had been after me for several weeks to paint the seat on our toilet. Finally, I got around to doing it while Julie was out. After finishing, I left to take care of another matter before she returned. She came in and undressed to take a shower. Before getting in the shower, she sat on the toilet. As she tried to stand up, she realized that the not-quite-dry epoxy paint had glued her to the toilet seat. About that time, I got home and realized her predicament. We both pushed and pulled without any success whatsoever. Finally, in desperation,I undid the toilet seat bolts. Julie wrapped a sheet around herself and I drove her to the hospital emergency room. The ER Doctor got her into a position where he could study how to free her (Try to get a mental picture of this). Julie tried to lighten the embarrassment of it all by saying, “Well, Doctor, I’ll bet you’ve never seen anything like this before.” The Doctor replied, “Actually, I’ve seen lots of them...... I just never saw one mounted and framed.” Body Escape Massage A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, I’m Mr. Sugarbrown’s daughter.” Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, ‘I’m Jane Sugarbrown. 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The Rotorua SPCA OP Shop is in desperate need of Thursday: 9.45am Contemplative Eucharist followed by coffee furniture to sell. You can either drop off to us at 50 Fairy and fellowship. Wednesday 1st & 3rd: 1.30pm Games afternoon Springs Road or pick up is also available. All money raised (Scrabble, Rumikub, 500 etc) Friday: 9.30am during term time. at the OP Shop goes towards caring for Rotorua’s animals. Music and Movement for pre-schoolers. All Welcome, an hour We are always looking for: of fun and fellowship 10.00am.Walking Group – meet outside St. - Furniture - Kitchen items Barnabas for a 1 – 1 ½ hr gentle walk. 4th Friday: 7.00pm Games - Household goods - Linen Evening(Scrabble, Rumikub etc) - Clothes - Ornaments - Books TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - Sports Gear All Services: NGONGOTAHA, 13 Hall Road 11.00am Every Contact us on 07 347 2518 / [email protected] / Sunday except the 4th Sunday Sunday 13th July Holy Communion Facebook/Rotorua SPCA OPShop MAMAKU, Kaponga Street 9.00am 27th July Breakfast together followed by an informal service. Wonderful small Community Church where people care for each other and join together for informal Christ centred worship. The Trinity Ngongotaha Hall and kitchen is available for hire for UNVEILING NOTICE qualifying groups. Hall bookings, Phone Janene 357 4963. For more details & all other inquiries contact: HENDERSON Matt Lance Thomas 348 2954 Local contacts: Ngongotaha - Mike Johnson 357 2105 The unveiling of Matt’s headstone will be held at Mamaku - Gwen Watkins 332 5773 Kauae Cemetary, Our aim: To grow in God’s love, and to share that love with others.