Amalgamation – Status Quo or a Combined Wairarapa Council???

As everyone will be aware the Local Government Commission received a petition asking for a poll on the proposed amalgamation. Local Government Commission has advised that a postal vote will be held with the closing date of the 12th December 2017.
It is very important that every eligible person votes, as this will determine whether we have a Combined Wairarapa Council or continue with the status quo. I know that this debate has seemed to go on forever but this is the deciding factor – if you don’t vote, then it is very hard to grumble about not getting what you want.
So please, when the papers arrive – vote and have your say.
If more than 50% of the returned voting papers oppose the proposal then it will not go ahead, if more than 50% support the proposal then it will go ahead and the Local Government Commission will start the process to set up the new Wairarapa Council.
IT IS YOUR CHOICE … Continue Reading

Library News

I cannot quite believe that this is the penultimate Star article for the year.  Christmas is fast approaching – oh dear.  Our Summer Reading Programme will be underway for the children very soon.  Enrolments begin from 20th November with the programme officially starting on the 4th December. 
It is a good idea to get enrolled and reading early before going away for the holidays.  If you haven’t done one before then the programme is open for 2 years and up although obviously under 5s will need help with the reading!  Read a book, come in and talk to your librarian about the book and receive a sticker and a prize. 
Completing 4 or more will earn you entry to the finale party and another prize!  This year the theme is Wild about reading?  This is an important way for children to keep in touch with their reading over the months they are away from school so their literacy level is less likely to drop.  We are so fortunate that the Eastern & Central Community Trust sponsors the programme and our thanks go to them. 
We also have an entertainer coming along during the holidays and will let you know what, who and where closer to the time.  There will also be some holiday activities for children similar to those run in the last holiday time.  … Continue Reading

Cooking Corner

Stir fry chicken noodles
Ingredients
250 g 
dried egg noodles
25 ml 
vegetable oil
3 eggs
350 g 
chopped vegetables such as cabbage, carrot, bean sprout
150 g 
grilled chicken breast, diced
15ml  
soy sauce

Method
Boil noodles in pot of water
Drain well when cooked
Lightly beat eggs
Heat a wok or large frying pan with  half of the oil
Add eggs and cook until lightly scrambled
Remove eggs and roughly chop
Add rest of oil to wok or frying pan
Add vegetables and stir fry with soy sauce until just cooked
Add noodles, egg and chicken
Continue to cook until all cooked and hot through