Editor: 278 Coatesville Riverhead Highway R.D.3 Albany. 415 8835 wendywhitfield@xtra.co.nz Your Community Newspaper May 2014 Published by Wendy Whitfield

The Coatesville Chronicle

Issue no.148 proudly sponsored by 320 Coatesville Riverhead Highway. 415 9206

A Fine Display of Medals

Young Georgie Glover-Clark spoke at the Coatesville Anzac Service, she did a fine job of reading a scripture in front of a great crowd of people. She represented her school Pinehurst for the service. Even more special was the fact that she was wearing the three war medals that were given to her Great Grandfather who served in Gallipoli, and survived. Apparently they are only allowed to be worn by a direct descendant. They have been polished up and, for medals that are nearly 100 years old, they look in great condition. Georgie is with her proud Granny, Margaret Clark, whose father was Herbert Gilbert who received the medals.

Early morning Anzac Service outside Coatesville Hall 2014

Thanks for photos to JD Gover and Jade Wickman

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All the cooking was done on a wood fired range stove. It was lit first thing in the morning and would be going all day till 9-10 at night if mother was baking a batch of bread. Mother baked our breadmostly on a Friday or Saturday night. It was baked in the wood range oven, so in winter having the fire going till late was good to keep the house warm. (There was no bats or heat pumps in those days or even rubber hot water bottles) We used to get a building brick, clean it up, write our name on it and put it on top of the oven to get hot, then wrap it in a piece of old cloth and put it in our beds.Fantastic! Preserves were a main source of food in the winter. Such as dried apples. Mother had an apple peeler machine. Apples would be washed and checked over for any rot etc, and then off we would go. One child slid the apple on the fork prongs another turned the handle until the apple had run its course and a third would take it off and lay the rings out on sheeting made from white flour bags. During this processes the skin was peeled off and dropped into a bucket and the core was also removed. The bucket was put aside for pig food. Nothing was ever wasted. The rings of sliced apple would lay out in the sun until dry, even crispy if possible, then stored away for the winter months. Eggs were another item of food that was preserved. Fresh eggs were coated with Vaseline, taking care not to miss any part of the shell, then placed in a container of water. Father used four gallon kerosene tins (which were plentiful). For firewood, and best of all for starting the fire, there were pinecones. We children used to climb the pine trees with a hammer in our belt, climb out onto the branches and hammer the cones off. Once we had enough knocked down we would come down and gather them up and bag them to take home.

The closed cones did not catch alight so easily, so after mother had done her daily cooking a few cones would be put into the oven to warm up so that they would open and dry out. By morning they would be just right for starting the fire. The seed wing which is attached to the seed is wafer thin and explodes into fire with the slightest touch of a match. The “fire” was really a wood and coal range. There was quite a big area on top, some one to two meters long by 60cm deep. It had two doors in front one to open and put in the wood or coal, the other the oven door which would have been every bit the same size as today’s electric stove. On the top it was hottest right over the fire box but it was still quite hot over the oven. The flames from the fire box travelled over the oven down the side across the bottom of the oven then up the back into the chimney. When the fire was first lit, so as to enable it to draw and the fire to start burning, you had to open a damper which was a bypass door at the top of the oven and let the flames travel straight up the chimney without having to go round the oven. Once the stove had warmed up a little you gradually closed off the damper and the heat would travel round the oven and “you were away laughing”.

We children used to always be near the stove in the winter months for it was such a great heater. We would heat our stones or bricks to put into our beds so that they would heat up before bed time and mother had a big cast-iron kettle that was always hot ready to make a cup of tea or cocoa. I can still remember the flavour of freshly roasted pumpkin seeds. When mother cut up a pumpkin for dinner we would save the seeds, wash and dry them, then in the evenings we would place some on the stove top, not where it was too hot just medium and wait till they split or burst open. They would flip up quite a few centimetres sometimes. There was often an argument about whose seed it was. We would peel back the shell and PRESTO the kernel inside was yummy.

Back row Grandson Charles Bott and Teri McDonald.F/row Norma Bott (daughter) Kyle Marychurch ,Grandson. Fumiko, Ben’s wife,Leanne Sowery, son’s partner. Ben Marychurch. Cyril Marychurch (son )Ben’s Medals. Nz Forces Operational Service. Medal. Korean War Medal. Chapter of United Nations Korea.The New Zealand Defence service Medal. Citation Medal from Korean Govt..

Ben’s Family TodayAttending the Anzac Service at Coatesville Hall where Ben laid a wreath, which he said was a very humbling task. He was most appreciative of the experience.

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Over the Easter break I was saddened to hear of the unnecessary death of a young mum 27yrs driving on the Coatesville Riverhead highway . Speed and wet conditions were explained by the Police as the root causes. As a past Roading engineer I can say there are also other contributing causes and these are topography , carriageway width, sight distances and signage . This highway in rural Rodney has a high incidence of accidents and the combined resources of both Auckland Transport and NZTA are not being applied to the extent they should be to Rodney Roads and in particular this Highway . Funds appear to be being spent on the big projects of central Auckland . Over the same period another motorist died in Kumeu in the south west of Rodney . The Coatesville Riverhead Highway is the product of years of neglect, the alignment follows an old Kauri bullock trail dating back to over a century , lots of up and downs , narrow carriageway and is simply not meeting the exacting standards of a Highway of the 21st century . My task as the Local board Politician acting for Coatesville /Rodney to Auckland Council is to appeal for change and a serious approach to Rodney Roads . With burgeoning population growth planned for Riverhead and Kumeu and Huapai the issues of this particular highway are real as are all rural roads which have reached their peak operating design thresholds . Our Rodney Local Board will again speak louder to the Auckland Council’s Governing body for immediate attention and respite for Rodney roads . Late last year and again this year I had direct discussion with the office of Geoff Dangerfield CEO for NZTA over this unnaturally formed highway and the ongoing issues surrounding pedestrian safety outside the Coatesville Dairy, Restaurant and Workshop . This public safety project must be near the top of the list of priorities for AT this financial year . All the design work has taken place and much of the consultation with the community is at hand . Its now time for action by Auckland Transport. Please no more delays . John McLean B.Com, REA, Grad Dip Bus Stud (PFP), AFASIFA, PAA

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Couple from a circus go to an adoption agency, but social workers are doubtful about their accommodation.So they produce photos of their 15 metre long caravan, the back half of which is a beautifully equipped nursery.The social workers then are doubtful about the education that would be provided. “We’ll employ an Oxford don who’ll teach the child all the subjects along with Mandarin and ICT skills”. There are then doubts expressed about the child’s healthy upbringing. “Our full time nanny is an expert in paediatric welfare and diet”, they reply.So the social workers are finally satisfied, and ask what age of child they were looking for. “It doesn’t really matter”, they say, “so long as he fits in the cannon”.

Darling WendyWell am I a disappointment then.Wills and I had a connection. I stood outside Whenuapai airbase for AGES, BUT BUT BUT our eyes locked and he waved. I do think that Kate will now be skidding in thin ice after our connection. In my excitement I took 4 photos and 3 of them are of the car tyres and one of the sky. It is hard to focus on photos when one is waving furiously.Coincidentally a friend gave me a signfor my birthday which said.Not everybody can be the queenSome have to sit on the curbAnd wave as I go byVery appropriate !!!!!!!!Hugs, Lady Dunn ( photo NOT taken by Lady Dunn)

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Well Autumn is upon us and I guess we are all getting geared up for winter. For me it is organising firewood and looking forward to a nice red wine by the fire. Christine Miller made a lovely wreath which we laid at the Anzac Day Service. I also had the pleasure of seeing my sister-in-law and her family. Her Dad, being Ben Marychurch, is obviously well respected in our community. Our speaker this month is Chris Callander informing us of the Coatesville School Project. Our Theme project this year is Sharing to Sustain Our Community so we intend to reach out to assist in whatever manner we can. June 5th our speaker is from our wider Women’s Institute. Brenda Bonner emigrated from Guernsey and I am sure having been a Drama Convenor she will have a great story to tell delivered with a sense of humour. We are still collecting tear tabs and wine bottle caps for “Kidney Kids” and in the process of arranging a central collection point. In the meantime if anyone does have a stock pile Val Moore is only too happy for them to be dropped off at 480 Coatesville Riverhead Highway . The making of hospital dolls will be getting underway. Some 11,000 of these are made for Starship Hospital and we are aiming to do at least 1,000 this year. We also continue to knit and crochet much needed knee rugs for North Shore Hospital and sundry items for Mothers and babies. Monthly luncheons are planned at different venues, usually tried and true, so hopefully we have plenty to keep us going over the winter months as well as our own personal commitments. As you can see we are a busy motivated group and would be happy for anyone to come along as a visitor and enjoy an evening with us. A reminder we meet the first Thursday in every month at 7.15pm at the Coatesville Hall. Next Meeting 5th June.For any further information please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Denise Bott 412 8564 or 021 677762

We’ve got such noisy neighbours here at Robinson Road. They chatter and laugh and give cheek, dawn until dusk. But we love it. They’re our friends, the tui, which this year seem to be present in greater numbers than we’ve ever seen in our 33 years on our property. We’re putting it down to the fantastic crop of berries which the local kahikatea trees have produced in the last couple of months. The tui are having a veritable feast, and the good thing is that they’ll drop the seed all around the district, doing as nature intends and so perpetuating the growth cycle of the trees. Living in the country, with birds all around us, it’s easy to take them for granted. But they’re here in abundance because vegetation — natural and planted — provides them with food and habitat. www.mckechnienurseries.co.nz

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Another fun day at Playcentre for all ages and family members, with 3 generations of Swifts spanning 43 years in Coatesville. Today we had a great time celebrating Easter. Come and visit us soon :-) People in the pic: Rodney Swift (Ruby’s Nonno), Deborah Ling, Sarah Clifton, Rachel Clapham, Ruby, Cooper, Jasmine, Emma, Brodie.

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Coatesville Dairy Flat CorridorEarly morning commuters from Coatesville and Dairy Flat may be pleased to learn of this “breaking news” announcement. Auckland Transport (AT) and New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) have finally agreed to funding the design of a new signalised intersection at the corner of Dairy Flat Highway (SH17) and the Avenue. Coupled to this is the widening and strengthening of the old Albany bridge over Lucas Creek to accommodate extra traffic lanes and a safe pedestrian walkway. The bridge has always been the cause of traffic bottlenecks and lengthy delays even stretching back up to the top of Albany hill in peak hour traffic. Construction is planned in the 2017 year. Commitment to design will often precede construction by 2 – 3 years. Presently this design work is out to tender. Amidst strong lobbying, highway evaluation studies and traffic modelling, this piece of news is both timely and convenient. It will mean less time on the road for Coatesville/Dairy Flat commuters and will lead to further enhancements planned for the Oteha Valley roading corridor.John McLean

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Hi, my name is Tegan Stent, I am a local resident to Coatesville, have lived here for 10 years and attended Coatesville Primary School. This year I represented Auckland Touch Association at Nationals in U15 Mixed grade held in Papamoa in March of this year. During the tournament selectors from Touch NZ watched all games, looking for stand out players from each team. As a result of my performance at the National Tournament, I was selected to Touch NZ U15 Mixed team to tour Australia during the October school holidays this year. Even though I will be representing my country, I still need to raise $3500 for this tour to cover flights, accommodation, food and all other expenses. I am going to start the fundraising soon and am hoping people in the community might be able to help me with some ideas.

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I have some friends who goto every Garden ShowThey spend a fortune therebecause they know:Roses are red, they sayViolets are blueTheir gardens look so lush,I want a garden tooSo I read garden booksto learn the latest lookscollected everythingdropped by the chooksRoses are red, I readViolets are blueHow come that some are pinkand some are purple too?I got confused so thenwent to consult some menThey showed me what to buyand buy from themRoses are red, they saidViolets are blueWe have a sale on soThere’s plenty for youThey catered for my needsCame home with plants and seedsI don’t know what they areThey look like weedsRoses are red, I hopeViolets are blue, maybe....Oh,what the heck, I’m going to pave the whole lot and put in a spa pool Marian Stolte

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Roses are Red

All nine of us stopped under an olive tree in a field of red poppies for a minute’s silence. We have heard Coatesville had a great turnout. Well done “crra”. Now In Fes with the snow covered Atlas mountains to come. The Roman ruins of “Volubilis” had red poppies everywhere. Cheerio Mary & the Peeks.

Anzac Remembered in Morocco

Two little girls quietly place a small tribute on the steps at the Hall.

Placing Poppies

Wow what a fantastic extended summer we have been enjoying. The warmer days have certainly been appreciated, although with the lack of rain we haven’t experienced the normal surge in growth of the pasture. Our rural sales are certainly remaining strong with a current shortage of properties. The market share figures are now out for the last financial year April 2013 to March 2014 and it shows why Barfoot and Thompson remain so strong in the market place. In the $2 million and over price bracket Barfoot and Thompson’s market share was a massive 42%. When you consider how many agencies operate in Auckland to achieve this from one privately owned family company is a fantastic result. In the $1 million to $2 million price bracket Barfoot and Thompson’s market share was similar at 41.1% What we are finding more and more is that when a new listing comes out, there is a very good chance that one of our agents may have already sold the potential purchasers property and therefore already established a great working relationship. As always if you’re considering selling we would love to hear from you. Why use one agent when we can offer 1400! I hope many of you enjoyed having time with your children over the holidays as they certainly are special times where we have the opportunity to build great memories.

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Classifieds $5 per line wendywhitfield@xtra.co.nz 415 8835Come a join the Saturday morning outdoor exercise class 8.15am. The Green Gym now has 5 classes a week. Tues to Sat. Visit www.thegreengym.co.nz to find out more. Phone Tarnia on 027 272 3722Swimming lessons for any level, any age. In your own pool or right here in Coatesville. Qualified swim instructor. Tarnia on 027 272 3722Sweet As Crepes will come to you to provide a unique and delicious dessert for your function; large, thin, French crepes with a range of yummy toppings. Lisa 021 67 87 62 email lisa.shepherd@xtra.co.nzMaths and Physics Tuition.Secondary, Tertiary, NCEA, Cambridge, Baccalaureate,Statistics,Calculus. Martyn Smit 021 170 9059msmi042@aucklanduni.ac.nzLocal Shearer, Kevin Abel 021 223 5033, Pilates Classes in the Hall with Abraham 021 122 1530Browns Bay Hospice Shop Clyde Road opp Whitcoulls is always in need of your fabulous used clothing and bric a brac. 479 7448 Who’s Your Caterer? Beautifully presented, great tasting food at competitive prices. Helen Cato. 415 7771 021 211 8223Albany Fences and Retaining Ph Mike 094155618Lifestyle specialist and advice Ph Mike 094155618Coatesville Mulch Mowing 1 to 50 acres, local contractor, affordable rates. Phone Warren and Brenda Mills on 415 6503 or 0274 950893.Eat Your Heart Out Local catering by Kathy LambertGreat food, anytime, anywhere. ph Kathy on 415 9907Scout Marquee for hire. Very reasonable rates. 447 1863-Semi -retired builder looking to do your odd professional building jobs at competitive prices.09 414 4551 or 022 170 0576 -Cleaning available local lady living in the area for the past 14 years please call Michelle on 021 083 85867.Home Handyman Service All building work and odd jobs around the home, fast & efficient. Call Mark 0221 955 746.Get those feet summer ready with a $30 express pedicure! Phone Jess on 021 244 0112Babysitter available: Local Year 10 student. Qualified lifeguard with first aid. Prior coaching and babysitting experience. Phone 0274 934516Gymstick Fitness Classes now available at Coatesville Hall, Wednesdays 9.30am Limited Spaces, Bookings Essential. Phone Collette on 021 629 923 to book. Yoga in the Hall with Gemma: Monday 9.00-10.30am, Beginners class, starts 13th Jan. www.yogawithgemma.com 09 412 2501Coatesville Tree and Lawn, Mowing, garden maintenance, pruning and chipping Ride-on and tractor rotary mulch mower for larger blocks Free quotes ph Brian 022 417 4454 or 415 6519 Hemmings for pants, jeans etc $15 a pair, phone michelle 027 472 9080 Experienced Babysitter/Part-time nanny available:Local 25yr old uni student. 8 years experience. Very responsible, reliable & fun. Emily 022 641 6628

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4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on.6 chicken drumsticks, skin on.½ cup plain flour2 tablespoons olive oil150g bacon, thinly sliced2 red onions, peeled300g button mushrooms, halve if large.

1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme½ cup white wine1 x 400g tin cherry tomatoes1 cup chicken stockSea salt and freshly ground pepper

Chicken with mushrooms, bacon and tomatoes

MethodPreheat the oven to 180°CPlace the flour in a dish and season with salt and pepper. Dust the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.Heat the oil in a sauté pan and brown the chicken on all sides. Transfer to an oven proof baking dish. Add the bacon to the same pan and cook until slightly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the chicken.Add the onions, mushrooms, paprika, garlic and thyme to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and let it bubble up for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes and stock, season and bring to the boil. Tip over the chicken and gently combine. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Uncover then cook for a further 10 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.To serve: Scatter with a little extra fresh thyme and serve with warm crusty bread, mashed potatoes and a green salad. Serves 4Enjoy! Liz Curtis