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Police encourage car securityBy PETER FRANKLIN

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HIDE IT, LOCK IT: Emphasising the carsecurity message, Constable Graeme

Jarvis and Levin Community Patrolmembers have started reminding drivers

to ensure their vehicles are locked andvaluables out of sight.

With only 84 days to go beforeChristmas, police are urging people tomake sure their cars are locked andwindows up when they use public carparks.

Levin Community Patrol membersplaced safety pamphlets under thewindscreen wipers of vehicles withsome safety tips at the weekend.

Constable Graeme Jarvis said theychecked vehicles to ensure they weresecure and if they found a doorunlocked, or window down far enoughfor someone to get their hand inside, itwas noted on the pamphlet.

They were also prepared to stay closeto any unlocked car until the ownerreturned.

Mr Jarvis said with Christmasgetting closer, more people would be outshopping and some tend to leavepresents on the back seat for all to see.

‘‘What we are doing is making peopleaware there are opportunist thievesaround at that time of year and if they

see a vehicle they can easily get intothey will,’’ he said.

Mr Jarvis urged people to get into themindset of making sure they leavevaluables and shopping out of sight inthe boot of the vehicle.

In the coming weeks, Mr Jarvis andcommunity patrol members will visitcar parks checking cars.

‘‘If you see someone near your carask them who they are and look for theID card. Don’t take anything for grantedand let’s see if we can have a theft-freeChristmas.’’

COUNCILS KEEN TO INSPECTHOROWHENUASOCIAL SECTOR TRIALBy PETER FRANKLIN

Horowhenua is under the spotlight for allthe right reasons.

The successful application of the SocialSector Trial locally has attracted theattention of others districts involved in thetrial process.

The Horowhenua Social Sector Trial isreporting some significant results, includingan estimated 44 per cent drop in youthoffending.

Horowhenua District Council’s chiefexecutive David Clapperton said a groupfromGore District Council, including theMayor Tracy Hicks, CEO Stephen Parryand staff members, observed how the trialwas being implemented.

Mr Clapperton said the decision to visitHorowhenua followed a presentation bycouncil staff members Monique Davidsonand Gina Scandrett to the CommunityBoards Conference earlier in the year.

Following that presentation, the Gorecouncil arranged to see how theprogramme was being implemented. MrClapperton said Coromandel DistrictCouncil staff would also check what wasbeing done in the area of communitywellbeing and social sector trial.

Gore, along with Kawarau, Tokoroa, TeKuiti and Taumaranui are the other groupsin the Social Sector Trials.

Mr Clapperton said the district councilwas asked how it made it happen.

He said better utilising available

resources was the key factor. This involvedlooking at the big picture and integratingkey agencies to address issues and worktoward positive outcomes that benefit thecommunity as a whole.

He said Life to the Max plays aprominent part in the trial. Life to the Max,which is in the top 10 per cent in the countryfor youth providers, focuses on gettingyoung people back into education andgiving them some direction for the future.

Horowhenua Learning Centre and TeTakere were also playing a major part in thetrial process. ‘‘They were impressed withTe Takere, as it provides a range ofservices for all ages, including the youthspace. Te Takere has become the hub ofthe district,’’ he said.

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Mushroompie delights taste buds

RULESLetters shouldcontain yourname, addressand phonenumber,whetherhandwritten orsent by email.Noms de plumenot accepted.Letters shouldbe no longerthan 300 words.letters can beemailed to:[email protected]

Speaking of pies, Foxton has something tocelebrate — a steak and mushroom pie to livefor. I had one of these wee numbers at VinesCafe a few weeks ago when two friends and Icalled in for brunch.

It’s the best pie I’ve tasted in my ratherlong life.

Miria Te Tau (the baker) and Erik de Ganstold us it was judged one of the top 10 pies inthe recent Bakels national pie competition inthe ‘cafe boutique’ category.

Not bad for a first time entry and I couldtaste why it stood out among the other 4500 orso other pies entered.

A friend used to make a mean pie whenshe owned a Wellington delicatessen but thissteak and mushroom wonder surpassed herefforts. So Horowhenua and Manawatu, gotaste the pie and other great cooking at thecafe. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it.

S ROWEWellington

Fine sonMax Mason — the kind of kid every parentdreams of.

What a wonderful, positive article in theSeptember 25 edition.

Too often these days we hear the negativeabout youth of the day and it is so refreshingto read of one of the up-and-coming ‘stars’who gives hope to the future of our society.

Parents Ken and Jo can rightfully beproud of their son.

It is so fitting we applaud the likes of Maxand ensure such young people receive thepublicity they deserve.

I dare say Ken and Jo should also beapplauded for raising such a fine young man.As the saying goes, ‘the apple doesn’t fall farfrom the tree’.

ERIN O’NEILLFoxton

Caring candidatesAs a Kere Kere Ward candidate in theupcoming elections, I attended a meet thecandidate evening hosted recently by theFoxton Rotary Club in Foxton.

This evening was well run and wellattended and all mayoral, Kere Kere Wardand Foxton Community Board candidatesaddressed the public and replied to questions.

Regarding Mrs Campbell’s assertion (let-ter September 18) that candidates obviouslydon’t care about the public — we certainly docare about the public and this is one of thereasons we stand for office and why we made

ourselves avail-able at this meet-ing.

I have alsoattended meet thecandidate meet-ings in otherHorowhenuacommunities andam heartened bythe public whoheard candidates.

I wish my fel-low candidatesgood luck in theupcoming

elections — and urge all residents to makesure they vote.

NGAIRE ELLWOODFoxton

Fantastic landfillIn a previous election, you may recall MayorDuffy telling us the ‘‘fantastic landfill’ wasgoing to bring half a million dollars inrevenue to the community per annum.

He couldn’t have got it more wrong.The facts are it has cost the ratepayers

millions because council had to comply afterthe Parliamentary Commission for theEnvironment did an investigation into thedistrict council’s operations.

The commission gave a damming reportbecause of lack of consultation with thecommunity and non-compliance with theresource management act.

We, as the Neighbourhood Liaison Group,have tried for years to get the facts andfigures but the council refuses to reveal thetrue financials (under the commercial sensi-tivity clause that favours international cor-porate interests above the public good).

It’s very frustrating for a communitygroup trying to preserve the local environ-ment.

Landfills built in permeable sand countrycan never contain all the toxic leachate, nomatter how much ratepayer’s money isthrown at them.

To add insult to injury, two thirds of theunscreened rubbish comes from outside theregion, something you don’t read about in theCommunity Connection.

What Mayor Duffy has been promotinghas proven an economical and environmen-tal mess.

What a shame that while under Duffy’swatch, Horowhenua has resorted to suchThird World tactics and what a legacy forfuture generations to live with.

MALCOLM HADLUMNeighbourhood Liaison Group, Levin

Long letterI have read Mel Douglas’ letter in theHorowhenua Chronicle (September 20).

I do not know if Mel Douglas is onBrendan Duffy’s election team, but it isobvious Mel Douglas wants Mr Duffy and allcouncil members re-elected.

Should I submit such a long letter, wellover your stipulated 300 word limit, givingreasons why Mr Duffy and the majority ofcouncil should be dumped and Anne Huntand her supporting council candidateselected in their place I wonder if you wouldpublish it?

I am not on Anne Hunt’s election team.REG FOWLES

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Rural waterI wonder how many are aware of Horo-whenua District Council’s action in regardsto a rural water scheme in North ManakauRd?

We’ve had the scheme in place to supplystock and household water for years and ithas served and continues to serve us well.

We don’t have any town supply water andrely on rain water and the rural scheme.

Council has been keen to end the schemefor some considerable time and has recentlygone through a meaningless and no doubtexpensive exercise to reach the conclusion itwanted.

Council wants to opt out of maintaining orhaving anything to do with the scheme.

It does not have any alternative watersupply for us and suggested it could keep thesupply but charge us more than double whatit charges town people for water.

Yeah right, like we’d think that’s a fairdeal.

Keep in mind, they do not provide sewage,footpaths or street lighting and only recentlystarted household rubbish and recycling.

By the way, I don’t use the rubbishcollection as the cost of bags is so exorbitant itis cheaper to pay for a private collection.

Council has paid lip service to have thisup for discussion and has made its decisionin short order despite our objections.

Council has decided to hand it over to usand if we don’t agree to this it will rip it apartand sell off what it can.

If it thinks this measure will claw back thedebt it has put us in it is mistaken.

Our paltry little water scheme and its costgo nowhere near the debt it has accumulatedand we will all be paying for years to come . . .and with virtually no amenities for our smallrural community.

CAROLYN LESLIEManakau

Food standardsThe recent print media report on the overallstandard of food premises in the WellingtonCity area would have been of interest toHorowhenua residents who periodically dineout in Wellington, as well as the regularcommuters.

With regard to Horowhenua foodpremises standards, the district food con-sumer has the opportunity to view theparticular food premises grading displayedon the food premises registration certificatewhich is required to be displayed in aprominent part of the premises.

The Horowhenua District Council wasone of the first local authorities in NewZealand to adopt a Food Hygiene bylawwhich included a premises grading clause.The bylaw was adopted in 1990 with anintroductory period resulting in the majorityof premises being graded over 12 months.

As the district environmental healthofficer at the time, my role involved theimplementation of the bylaw and also, mostimportantly, a requirement food premisesmanagement encourage food handling staff toattend approved food hygiene courses.

With the passage of time, more emphasiswas placed on food safety, resulting in a highlevel of participation in food safety coursesmade available either by correspondence orattendance at an approved tertiary educationfacility.

The progressive aspects of the bylaw gavelocal food consumers and out of districtconsumers the opportunity to purchase andconsume safe food prepared in graded,registered food premises — a win, win

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PLEASING: After a discouraging start, Simon and Anna Newman’s projects in thePhilippines have taken off and thanks to their supporters they are having a positiveeffect on the people they work with.

Breaking the poverty cycle

CAN YOU HELP?A young Filipino woman Simon and Anna Newman know applied for a job as anapprentice hairdresser.The interviewwas going well until she smiled. When they saw her teeth theyturned her away.‘‘We have been able to get the teeth fixed but she needs false teeth for her six frontteeth,’’ said Anna.‘‘This will cost us $400.’’‘‘If anybody would like to contribute toward the cost, it would be greatlyappreciated.‘‘Once the work is completed, she will be in a better position to get anapprenticeship.’’■ If you would like to help Simon and Anna’s work in the Philippines, make adonation to 06 0730 0247312 03, indicating what you would like yourdonation to go toward — medical, education, projects, personal or dental.

By LINDA FLETCHER

Charity workers Anna and SimonNewman from Levin are nearing the endof their 12 months in the Philippines.

With 10 weeks to go, they are countingdown to their trip home to New Zealandfor six weeks to spend time with familyand friends and catch up with supporters.

Working for New Zealand-basedcharity Step Up Development in Manila tohelp families break the poverty cycle,former New World baker Simon isteaching young men baking skills whileAnna works with mothers of the boys whogo to the bakery each day to sell the bread.

She helps families start to earn anincome with vegetable container farming,tilapia fish ponds, chicken farming andbeekeeping, as well as teaching basichealth and wellbeing skills, budgetingand finance and micro finance to enablethem to start a small business.

It took a while for all their plans tohave an effect.

‘‘The excitement soon ran out andreality hit — it seemed like we weregetting nowhere fast, which was verydiscouraging,’’ Anna wrote in their latestnewsletter.

Now Simon’s bakery is successfullytraining young men and making a bigimpact on their lives.

‘‘Simon is in his element,’’ said Anna.They have had so many women

wanting to take part in the training it hasbeen a challenge to find the resources tohelp them all.

‘‘We have had to reduce the number ofwomen we are training this month as wecome to the end of the year our funds arevery tight,’’ Anna said.

‘‘We have a list of women wanting to betrained when we return.

‘‘We have also had women comingfrom different areas to be trained, whichis awesome.

‘‘My vision next year is to start goinginto the different communities.’’

Anna and Simon are continuing to runa children’s programme that reachesabout 50 youngsters each week.

‘‘They have enrolled many childreninto school and had the opportunity tohelp with several medical needs, some ofthem lifesaving.

‘‘None of this would have been possiblewithout the amazing people behind us,supporting us financially, in prayer andencouragement and for this we are sothankful,’’ Anna said.

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Secure it or lose itWiTHCOMMUNITYCONSTABLEGraeme Jarvis

It’s that time again.School holidays areupon us, and alreadywe have seen aninflux of children atTe Takere YouthSpace and the skatebowl in particular.

So far, there havebeen no issues at theskate bowl but on dayone of the holidays a

scooter was stolen from Te Takere andan irate father has been spoken to.

There is a belief that because scooterscan be taken inside they will be totallysafe. This is not the case. A rack issupplied but scooters need to be chainedto the rack to be safe and this is nothappening in all cases.

Scooters are not cheap and for a fewextra dollars outlay, a chain and lockneed to be purchased. This is also thecase for cycles brought into the centralbusiness area.

So please parents and caregivers,invest in some security and ensure it isused. Remember, engraving is also agreat investment and is available at theMall kiosk at a reasonable cost.

It was pleasing to get some positivefeedback from holidaymakers at theskate bowl, and this is the way it shouldbe. This is a great facility for all ages.

Household burglaries in thenorthwest corner of Levin, andparticularly in Kawiu Rd, are sadly stilloccurring.

Everyone needs to remain vigilantand to report any suspicious activitiesin this area. The good news is police aremaking some headway in theirinquiries, so hopefully there will be a

positive result in this area soon.Three young offenders from

Wanganui were apprehended inManakau last week after a mini crimespree across the Kapiti Coast andHorowhenua districts.

The incident highlights the co-operation of police across the districtsin apprehending offenders. The spreebegan with the group stealing a car fromWanganui and heading south, stealingpetrol and alcohol, and then at differenttimes driving so dangerously policediscontinued pursuits, even though cartyres had been spiked.

Their luck ran out after stealing aquad motorcycle and two of theoffenders falling off it.

I was disappointed to read of a cartrailer that was stolen fromBartholomew Rd last week.Unfortunately it was not secured,presenting the thief with an easy target.

Remember, reducing opportunities tosteal items, or break into your home, isthe best defence you have.

Summer safetyBy PETER FRANKLIN

With daylight saving returning,Horowhenua volunteer fire brigades arepushing the summer safety message.

Before the summer starts to heat up,they want people to check equipment,particularly barbecues. Get the gas bottlecertified and if necessary exchange itand check all the gas connections andhoses.

Remember to have a hose, or at theleast a bucket of water, close by whencooking on a barbecue and ensure yourfirst aid kit has what you need for burnsand other emergencies.

Start cutting any long grass aroundbuildings and fence lines.

Ensure you keep updated with firebans around the district and rememberthere is a year-round fire ban on allbeaches in Horowhenua.

Levin chief fire officer Lindsay Walkersaid it was a good idea to check smokealarms at the beginning of daylightsaving and when clocks are turned back.At the same time it pays to talk to thefamily about their evacuation plan andhave a couple of practices so familymembers are familiar with what to do incase of a house fire.

New Zealand is prone to earthquakesas the people in Christchurch know alltoo well, so check and update emergencysupplies. Information is availablethrough Horowhenua District Council.

Mr Walker said the key to survival inany situation was being prepared, havinga plan to follow, including food, water,portable cooking facilities, lanterns,batteries and a battery-operated radio.

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MUSIC MAN: Give a man a keyboard andhe will give you music. Rex Bowaterplayed a range of crowd favourites,including Happy Birthday.


BEAUTIFUL: Te Takere was decorated to the hilt for the birthdaybash, Andrea Huria from the Horowhenua Floral Art and Garden cluband Te Takere community learning lead Kerry Fairless checked oneof the many floral decorations made by club members.


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birthday cake and thehonour of cutting itwent to Benji Gaby,

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Te Takeremarks first year

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DEMO: Ian Perkins, from theHorowhenua Academy of Tai Chi andMartial Arts, leads a tai chidemonstration.


FUN time: Te Takere’s birthday endedwith a tango demonstration. The crowdwas encouraged to join in as the sun seton another day.

By PETER FRANKLIN


ENGROSSED:The band

played andeveryone gotwith the beat,including six-year-old Paris

Warren.

It was a diverse but enjoyable week-longcelebration for staff and the public lastweek as Te Takere Cultural andCommunity Centre reached its first year ofoperation.

The celebrations started on Mondaywith a heritage and family history day,during which the Levin East school kapahaka group performed.

The party continued with displaysoutlining what young people had achieved,including Te Takere Boot Campprogramme and a photographic exhibitionof the events held in the centre during thefirst year.

Friday’s grand finale on Fridayfeatured live music during the afternoonand the birthday cake cutting, finishing offwith a bit of Latin flare, a tangodemonstration and introduction.

Te Takere chief executive JoanneRansom said it had been a fantastic year.She had seen a lot of public involvementand believed Te Takere had lived up to its

promise of being a community hub.She said Te Takere had received a huge

amount of support from the community andthat showed with the wonderful birthdaycake made and donated by New World.

Ms Ransom said the Chalkle programmeoffered through Te Takere had beenbeneficial to the organisations involved andthe public,who hadjoined one ormore of theactivitiesavailable.

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SORTING AFFAIRS: International Day forthe older person is an ideal time for

families to consider enduring powers ofattorneys.

Public Trust and Age Concern areurging older people to put an enduringpower of attorney (EPA) in place.

An EPA is a legal document thatallows a person to appoint someone elseas the decision maker on their behalf incase they aren’t able to do so throughincapacity.

If a person does not have an EPA, thetask of having someone else managetheir affairs can be extremely difficult,requiring an application to the FamilyCourt. This can cost thousands and takeweeks to finalise.

Age Concern national presidentEvelyn Weir said having an enduringpower of attorney is as important ashaving a will for planning ahead.

‘‘There may come a time when youbecome unable to make orcommunicate decisions yourself,whether it be from accident, illness orincapacity,’’ he said.

The Public Trust’s managingsolicitor Henry Stokes said it isimportant to establish an EPA beforeit’s too late and decisions about wholooks after an elderly person’s financialaffairs and wellbeing get made forthem.

‘‘It is equally important to thinkabout who you appoint as your EPA,’’he said. ‘‘Relinquishing control of yourfinancial affairs is a decision thatshould be considered carefully, withenormous responsibility for the personyou appoint. It is crucial that it issomeone you trust and who knows howyou want your welfare and propertyhandled.

While it’s natural to consider familyor friends for EPA, doing so can lead toabuse of the position.

‘‘There are hard questions to beasked, including whether the appointeehas the time, skills and knowledge to dothe job.

‘‘That said, in some cases it’s not justabout capability. You’ve really got totrust this person and trust is a hugething.’’ Mr Stokes said.

A solution, says Mr Stokes, could beto appoint a friend or family member asthe personal care and welfare attorneyand then appoint someone independent,like Public Trust, to make decisions onfinancial matters.

‘‘Many find this is the best solutionbecause Public Trust does not have anybias and can ensure decisions are madeaccording to how you wanted them.’’

Once the decisions are made it can bean enormous relief for people.

‘‘I’ve known instances where an EPAwasn’t in place, and when the timecame, partners could not sell jointproperty without applying to theFamily Court,’’ Mr Stokes said.

Age Concern recently produced anew pamphlet, What happens if you canno longer make decisions?

Among other things, it outlines thetwo kinds of EPA, who you should

appoint as your attorney and theirresponsibilities, and how to go aboutsetting up an EPA.

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FROM THIS SIDE WITH BEVAN SANSON‘The likening of Emirates TeamNZ’s loss toRugbyWorld Cup losses by the All Blacks over theyears is nothing short of ignorance and living proofthere are people who are suckers for a well-run

marketing campaign

’Time to put America’sCup in right context

The America’sCup is stillAmerica’sCup. Thanksto us.

The feats ofKiwi boatdesigners,builders andsailors that allhelped TeamOracle beat

Team NZ, sorry Emirates TeamNZ, have been well documented.

One can only hope themisguided sycophants that havebeen waving the Team NZ , sorryEmirates Team NZ, flag like it’s afully-fledged New Zealand teamcan take some comfort that theirloss was in part due to their Kiwisbeing better than ‘‘ours’’.

Ben Ainslie contribution toOracle was also immense andsadly has given the British pressits typical self-appointed reign toexpress its own special brand ofarrogance and rule Britanniachest-pumping nonsense.

Not that many in the NewZealand media, or public can beexcused of similar misguidedflights of fancy during recentweeks.

The likening of EmiratesTeam NZ’s (got its right thattime) loss to Rugby World Cuplosses by the All Blacks over theyears is nothing short ofignorance and living proof there

are people who are suckers for awell-run marketing campaign.

Emirates Team NZ is not aNew Zealand representativeteam.

To call it so would be adisservice to those athletes whotrain, trial and go throughrigorous selection andqualification processes in orderto wear the silver fern on theirchest.

Emirates Team NZ is afranchise — a very well-run and,despite their recent loss,successful one.

But like the Warriors in rugbyleague and the Breakers inbasketball, they are not a NewZealand representative side.

There are no trials, noprovincial sides from which toselect from and, as it has beenproven, not all the best NewZealand sailors are in the team.

Many of those who reported onwhat was a great event arehopefully cringing at how theycarried themselves during theregatta.

Dean Barker was not‘‘carrying the weight of anation’’.

While those who still describeSir Russell Coutts as a ‘‘turncoat’’should, in the best traditions ofsea-ferrying, be flogged with acat-o-nine-tails.

Sir Russell, like manysportsmen, switched franchises.

Have other former Team NZsailors that now sail for otherteams been treated as harshly asCoutts?

Were there riots in the streetswhen a Kiwi coaches anotherinternational rugby team?

Is Kieran Forran pilloried forplaying for Manly and not theWarriors? Warren Gatland hasnever been denied access toHamilton for coaching Wales.

How foolish are thosemisguided zealots going to feel ifSir Russell comes back andreturns this partially taxpayer-funded organisation to itswinning ways? Very, is a niceway of putting it.

So how has a team that hasdone a lot for New Zealandmanaged to be treated by so manyas if they sit alongside the likes ofthe All Blacks, Kiwis, SilverFerns and Sir Peter Snell?

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We can be proud — immenselyproud — of the Emirates TeamNZ’s achievements. However, alittle context as to their place inthe New Zealand sportinglandscape is also appropriate.

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Horowhenua District Councilwill consider a recommendationfrom the community grants andfunding committee that a total of$23,501 in rural hall grants for the2013/14 year be ratified attonight’s council meeting.

Koputaroa Hall Society hasrequested $6300 to re-clad thenorth facing wall while ManakauDistrict Community Associationwants $1854 for the recovery ofcosts for improvements to itsspouting and the main hall powerboard.

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NEW GEAR: Horowhenua Rowing Club’s Jo Mason, left, was nominated for a Lottovolunteer award by Rebecca Tate, helping her into one of the jackets which is part of a$500 grant from the Lotteries Commission. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

Award for ‘taking up the reins’By FRANKIEWEBB

Horowhenua Rowing Club membersdiscovered you don’t have to have a ticket towin Lotto.

New Zealand Lotteries Commissiongranted a volunteer award to the club whichsuffered huge losses through vandalism.

The award is the result of Rebecca Tatenominating club committee member JoMason for an award.

Rebecca was pretty much the life blood ofthe club until a serious car accident thisyear. ‘‘I had to take a step backward, Jostepped in and took up the reins,’’ Rebeccasaid. ‘‘She’s done a great job and I thoughtshe deserved recognition.’’

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Development grantsapplications hit $35,000By PETER FRANKLIN

Community development grants totalling$35,000 await Horowhenua District Councilapproval.

Councillors will consider therecommendations at tonight’s councilmeeting.

In total, 23 organisations applied forgrants under the funding criteria.

The applicants are: Adult Day Careoperational costs (provisions to cook andbake) $2500, Age Concern tea dance $3000,Big Bang Adventure Charitable Trust sixhour Adventure Race $2000.

Congregational Christian Church ofSamoa in Levin for food for Pacific Church

Leaders’ Forum $300.The English Language Partners

Horowhenua Kapiti for photocopying andproduction of resources $500, FoxtonBirthright for information pamphlet andprinting $345, Foxton Horse Tram Society$500 for paddock management, FoxtonTourist and Development Association $1500for annual Spring Fling four-persontrampoline attraction, Hearing AssociationHorowhenua Branch, $2400 for marketingproject, Horowhenua Family History Groupassistance with rental costs $1000,Horowhenua Grey Power $500 to establishwebsite, Horowhenua Historical Society$1000 assistance with the cost to run theheritage area at Te Takere, Citizens AdviceBureau $1000 assistance with subs andlevies, insurance, advertising and audit ofaccounts, Levin Interchurch Foodbankassistance to secure food for food parcels$2000.

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HORSE BALLETDressage is a French termmost commonlytranslated to mean training’ and isoccasionally referred to as ‘horse ballet’.It is a competitive equestrian sport,defined by the International EquestrianFederation (FEI) as the highest expressionof training where horse and rider areexpected to perform a series ofpredeterminedmovements frommemory.Competitions are held throughout theworld from amateur to the Olympic andWorld Equestrian Games level.The rider appears effort-free while thehorse willingly performs requestedmovement. Dressage has ancient roots inEurope and was first recognised as animportant equestrian pursuit during theRenaissance.The great European riding masters of thatperiod developed a sequential trainingsystem that has changed little since.Modern dressage competition consists ofhorse and rider demonstrating prescribedmovements which become increasinglydifficult as they progress up the grades.Judges evaluate eachmovementappropriate to the level of the test andassign a score from zero to ten— beingexcellent.International or FEI Level begins at Prix StGeorge, followed by Intermediate I and IIand finally Grand Prix which is the testused at Olympic andWorld Games level.

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STRETCHING OUT: Frankie Webb and Northern Ivanthus were eighth inthe FEI World Dressage Challenge last year. They will contend the FEI PrixSt George this weekend. Northern Ivanthus is a Holsteiner by FalklandVictory and was bred by Northern Warmblood stud in Australia.

ON THE RISE:Kheper as anbringing himenjoying successseason of registeredand will competeweekend.

Dancing horses from throughout theworld will perform the ancientdiscipline of dressage at Levin A.P and IShowgrounds this Saturday andSunday.

The public is welcome and admissionis free.

Horses from Holland, Germany, theUK and Australia will clash with NewZealand horses chasing championshiptitles from (first) Level 1 to Grand Prix.

Saturday’s programme includesmusical freestyle classes, which are partof a national accumulator series.Wellington hosts the first of 22 rounds.

The classes give riders artisticlicence to choreograph a test of theirchoice incorporating compulsorymovements in any sequence, set toappropriate music.

Half the score is given for eachmovement, the other half forinventiveness, degree of difficulty andcalculated risks, choreography, choiceand interpretation of music.

Riders not only hope to achievepoints on the national leaderboard but toscore well enough to qualify for the final

round at the Horse of the Year show inMarch.

Kapiti accountant Karen Trotter andher German imported gelding, FlamencoG, are the only FEI Grand Prixcontenders. All other levels are wellfilled.

Sunday’s programme incorporatesnon-musical national challenge classes.Combinations gain points toward anational leaderboard. The final round isat the New Zealand Championships inFeilding next year.

Imported stallions appearing thisweekend include Dutch stallionAppleton DHU and Australian importsRohdinger, by the German-bredRohdiamant, and Donnerubin. whichwas bred by Dicavalli Stud and also hasGerman lines.

Several local riders are competing innational challenges from Level 1 to FEIPrix St George. Several less experiencedcombinations are entered in ungradedclasses.■ Timetables atwww.dressagewellington.org.nz/ and goto schedules/draws/results.

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MANPOWERIt ismany years since LevinShowgrounds hosted theWellingtonDressage Championships.‘‘We are thrilled to be back in Levin,’’secretary Simone van der Plas toldHorowhenua Chronicle.‘‘The grounds are lovely, there is agreat atmosphere and it is veryspectator friendly.’’Withwell over 100 horses entered,Ms van der Plas has beenworkinghard to cater for their requirements.‘‘It’s exciting to have such top qualitycombinations participating.We haveriders fromAuckland toWellingtonand everywhere in between.’’HorowhenuaDressage Group is abranch of DressageWellington anditsmembers have contributed togetting the showup and running.‘‘It involves a lot ofmanpower,’’ Msvan der Plas said.‘‘Most classes have at least twojudges, each requiring awriter.There are scorers, runners, arenas toset up and take down, co-ordinatingprize giving and horseaccommodation.We’re grateful forthe local support.’


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The Tararua Rodders organised itsbiennial auto festival and each year thesupport from the public and businessesincreases.

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WHAT’S ON AT TE TAKERETED talksOpenmeeting room, 12.30-1pmweekdays.■ StevenPinker—What our language habitsreveal. In an exclusive preview of his book,TheStuff of Thought, StevenPinker looks atlanguage and how it expresseswhat goes on inourminds, and how thewordswe choosecommunicatemuchmore thanwe realise.■ What we learned from5million books. Haveyou playedwithGoogle Labs’ NgramViewer?It’s an addictive tool that lets you search forwords and ideas in a database of 5million booksfromacross centuries. Erez LiebermanAidenand Jean-BaptisteMichel show us how it works,and a few of the surprising thingswe can learnfrom500 billionwords.Exhibition space:—The newexhibition in Te Takere thismonth isthe lovely work of the Levin Pottery Club. Drop into have a look at it.TodayNew safety laws around car seats are in force.See the display and find out what they are.Join the Friends of Horowhenua Libraries for arelaxedmorning tea at 10am.We love Harry Potter holiday programme—stories and crafts. Every weekday, 10-11.30am.Bootcamp:Youth Space (everyMonday,

Wednesday and Friday), 7-8am.TomorrowBaby play:Youth Space, 9-noon.FridayAge on the Go Expo:This event in themainopen space in Te Takerewill highlight theservices and opportunities for older people in theHorowhenua.Technology clinic for seniors:Technologyclinic for seniors presented by SeniorNet—bringalong your digital device and the patient tutorsfromSeniorNet will help you figure out anyproblems. 2pm-4pm.SaturdayIt’s Grandparents Day!Comeand join the fun10am-4pm. There’s a colouring in competition,family tree drawing, cupcake decorating contest,story reading, a lunch time performance by theUkuladies and specials fromLibretto Cafe.MondayMoutua flood gates:Another local interestdisplay to see prepared byHorizons.Music Monday - TheBest of Eric Clapton,Crossroads 2010 plusCreamLive in theRoyalAlbert Hall. Openmeeting room, 2pm.TuesdayJP clinic:Kowhai Room, 11.30am-1.30pm.

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Don’t you hate it when you come across abook you really like and discover there areseveral previous novels about the samecharacters you have missed out on?

So it was for me with Close to the Boneby Stuart MacBride. The book is the eighthin a series starring Detective InspectorLogan McRae and his cohorts, and this isthe first I have read. I intend to remedythat.

I thoroughly enjoyed the way MacBrideportrays his characters, especially the starof the show, McRae.

Although he’s a cop trying to run aninvestigation, using what little resourceshe has and dealing with people coming athim from all directions, readers get aglimpse into the vulnerable manunderneath.

I also loved DCI Steel. She made melaugh.

The story has witchcraft, rival druggangs, missing teenagers and someonegoing around kneecapping Asianimmigrants. To top it all, McRae is tryingto deal with an ambitious new detectivesergeant. The story is clever, witty andmoves along at a cracking pace.

I asked MacBride some questions.

How was Logan McRae ‘born’Logan came to life one day when I was

out for a walk at lunchtime. I waswandering down Union St, thinking aboutwriting a police procedural, and trying tocome up with a character who went againstall the stereotypes and cliches of the genre.

So he became a team player, a normalguy doing a really difficult job. One whocouldn’t just resort to violence to solve hisproblems, because of his injuries. And bythe time I’d got back to the office, Logan waswaiting for me.

What is it about him that keepsreaders coming back for more?

I have absolutely no idea. I hope it’s gotsomething to do with him being anordinary bloke, rather than the traditionallarger-than-life character that usually sitsat the heart of a crime novel.

I always thought it would be fun to writeabout the sidekick, rather than the hero,and that’s why DI Steel is the way she is.She’s the traditional lead character,Logan’s just the poor sod who has to copewith her.

Is it easier to write a standaloneor a book in the McRae series?

Neither. Both. It kind of depends . . . Allthe books are ‘‘challenging’’ to write, andthey’re just getting more so. It’s down toalways trying to write something new, andbetter, rather than slumping into the kindof writer who basically churns out the samebook, year after year.

When you are writing astandalone what comes first,the plot or the characters?Well, I always think the characters shouldbe the ones who drive the plot, so with astandalone both things evolve at the sametime. Which is nice, because sometimes thecharacters take me places I really hadn’tplanned on. That keeps things interestingfor me.

How important are characters’names and how do you choosethem?

Surnames usually come from myancient phonebook for Aberdeenshire,while first names come from baby/censuswebsites — so I can pick first names thatwere popular when the character was born.But there are usually three or fourcharacters in every book who are namedafter real people. I’ve been donatingcharacters to various charities to auctionoff for years.

How has being a bestsellingauthor changed your life?

Well, I get to spend all day in myjammies, which is nice. They tended tofrown on that at my last job. And I get tospend loads more time with my wife andcat, too. And sometimes, I even get to visitexotic far-flung parts of the world!

Outline your typical dayIt’s really not as glamorous as people

think. I get up, let the hens out, eat someeggs, and sit down in front of the computerbetween eight and half-past. Then I tell liesabout people who don’t exist for four or fivehours, have lunch, talk to my cat, andhammer away at the keyboard again tillabout 7pm. Make dinner. Collapse and reada book. On a good day I’ll write four or fivethousand words, and delete most of them. IfI’ve got 1500 I’m reasonably happy with bythe close of play, I consider that a result.Not very rock’n’roll, is it?

How do you celebrate finishinga book?

Sparkling wine from Downunder (not abig fan of old-world wines) and prawns.Lots and lots of prawns.

What is the first book youremember reading?

The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A.Milne. It’s still one of my favourites, even ifit is a million miles away from the kind ofbook I write. Whenever anyone asks mewhat fictional character I’d like to be, theanswer’s always Winnie-the-Pooh. Withevery year that passes, I look more like him. . .

What are you working on andwhen will Logan McRae return?

I’m working on the follow-up toBirthdays for the Dead which came as acomplete surprise to me, as I’d really neverintended to write one — called Song for theDying. That’ll be out toward the end of theyear in Oz and New Zealand. And once I getback from my tour Down Under, I’m goingto get cracking on the next Logan McRaebook. There’s a lot of big changes comingfor Logan.

CHALKLE CLASSESToday until SaturdayDigitisation of Maori, English and Poly-nesian motifs — learn to use AdobeIllustrator 5 or 6 using the pen tool todigitise Maori, English and Polynesianmotifs on computers. This is a free seriesof classes. Te Takere education suite, 9am.TodayBasic astronomy for beginners (adults):Te Takere,People and Places, 7pm.Square and Round Dancing: Sign up fora short introduction to the greatestactivity ever. Levin Intermediate SchoolHall 7pm.TomorrowResearching your family historyonline: During this workshop time wewill help you to access a variety of onlineresources in a supportive group environ-

ment — we will also have access toAncestry.com. Te Takere education suite,10am.FridayCupcake Decorating: Learn the art ofmaking clever characters to go on yourcupcakes. Te Takere east lounge, 3.30pm.

MondayUsing your personal computer: — Acomputer workshop where you will learnall about how to make the most of havingyour own computer. Te Takere educationsuite, 10am.Wednesday, October 9Learn to paint and draw: Bring out yourinner artist and learn some basic tech-niques to create your own artwork. ArtSociety studio, 10am.

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Spring is well and truly here and it’s timeto start planning your summer holiday.

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If you need inspiration about where togo in our fabulous country we have manyleaflets, pamphlets, accommodationguides, books and magazines you canbrowse through at your leisure, perhapsover a cup of coffee at Libretto, or whilethe children are enjoying the holidayprogramme.

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Results from LevinGolf ClubMonday 9 hole stableford —Jim Logan 21, Paul Bargh 18,Mary Wilson, John Bone,James MacKenzie 17.Tuesday midweek men, par— John Dunlop 6, Mike Tate4, Ray Harvey and PeterClarke 2.Twos: Garry Goodman andDave Morgan.Thursday 9 hole, stableford— Paul Bargh 23, JamesMacKenzie 20, Ann Barnaoand Jim Logan 19.Twos: Ngaire Hunter.Midweek men stableford —Ralph Klaffke, Dale Futcher,Ray Perry, Martin Wallace39, Mike Tate, John Miller 37,

Michael Lloyd, GrahamHislop, Ron Gibbard 36.Twos: John Jeffries andDarren Puketapu.Late starters stableford —Roy Sutherland 40, GavinWaddell 39, Nathan Murrayand Dave Morgan 37.Twos: Rod Batchelar, GavinWaddell.Saturday women’s stableford— Lorraine Smith 37, NanSterne, Iris Wehipeihana 32,Sue Staples, Rosie Priest 30.Two: Rosie Priest.Early starters stablefordDavid Geange 38, Jeff Kay 36,Michael Lloyd 35.Late starters stableford —

Klaas De Graaff 42, WarwickMeyer, David Louisson,Ernie Leslie, Ross Campbell39, Mark Duston, RodBatchelar, Ken Sterne 38.Twos: Ross Campbell andJohn Saulbrey.

UPCOMING EVENTSSaturday is the Monthly

Medal and on Sunday Springinto Summer tournament.

Other upcoming events: Sat-urday, October 12 — club cham-pionships, Nicholson Cup firstround of stableford.

November 1 and 2 — LevinWomen’s Classic.

Results from Foxton GolfClubTuesday — Paul Hansen 41, BobLamond 37, Lance Knowles 37,Rob Conlan 36, Jack Young 36,Barry Parlane 36.Thursday — Paul Hansen 6 up,Russell Jack 6 up, ToddMcGuigan 6 up, Ray Toy 5 up,Colin Markwell 4 up.Saturday — overall winnerGeorge McDonald 43.Group 1, Tom Ratima 38,Graeme Morgan 37, ToddMcGuigan 37, Ray Toy 35.Group 2, Rob Conlan 40, PaulStephen 33, Elliott Olsen 33,Mike Wilks 32.

LANE SWIMMING AND WALKING: Whateveryour fitness level you can come in and swim or walklaps at your own pace.When: Any time during our opening hours.Cost: $3.50 per visit.JUST MOVE IT: Based at the Scottish Hall Levin andSalvation Army Hall Foxton. Low impact aerobics tomusic from the 60s and 70s.When: Mondays 9.30am, Foxton.

Wednesday 9.00am, Levin.Cost: $4 per class.

COME AND SOCIALISE! After Aquacise (Tues, Fri)and Just Move It classes there is a free morning tea.

ACTIVE ELDERLYBeing active is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your health and qualityof life! We have lots of activities available so you can get active and have fun!AQUACISE: A water based exerciseclass. Think of it as dancing in water, withan instructor and great music.When: 9.15am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday.

6.30pm Tues, Thurs.Cost: $5.00 per class.

AQUAJOGGING: Low impactexercising in a deep water lane that sits at32 degrees. Pop on a belt which holdsyou above water enabling you to exercisefreely.When:Wednesdays 9.15am or 6.30pm.Cost: $5.00 per class.

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Taking part in regular physical activity reduces theonset of many chronic diseases and has many otherbenefits including:

• Reduction in risk of heart disease by as muchas half;

• Reduced risk of having high blood pressureand high cholesterol;

• Prevention of obesity andweight management;

• Increased lean muscle, muscle strength andbone density; proved mobility, flexibility andfunctional ability;

• Stronger bones, reduced risk of osteoporosisand symptoms of osteoarthritis/rheumatoidarthritis;

• Reduced risk of falling and fracturing bones;

Along with many physical benefits there are also manysocial benefits from participation in physical activityincluding feeling better about yourself, increasedsocial networks and feeling apart of the community.

Kathy McMillan, the Recreation Planner forHorowhenua District Council explains "beingphysically active is important no matter what stageof life you are at."

"Taking part in regular physical activity helps youto live a healthy life. Many of our senior citizencustomers at Levin Aquatic Centre frequentlycomment that being active helps to lessen the achesand pains and gives them additional movement"explains Kathy.

Taking part in regular physical activity doesn't haveto be scary or difficult. Physical activity includesanything that gets you out being active and movingincluding:

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• swimming,

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So no matter what your age, it is important to takepart in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.What are you waiting for? Get out and get active!


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This happens most often in thelarge weight bearing joints –the knees, hips and spine. Itoften occurs in the hands, butrarely in the feet or anklesapart from the big toe. Exceptas a result of injury or stress,osteoarthritis seldom affectsthe wrist, elbow, shoulder orjaw.

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Aging doesn’tnecessarily meanfoot problems butsometimes a visitto a podiatrist canhelp you understandchanges that mayoccur in the feet, kneesand hips. Podiatristsare qualified to helpwith foot conditionsarising from vascular,mechanical andskin conditions forexample... Sometimeshaving a knee orhip replacement cancontribute to a leglength discrepancywhich may resultin painful corns,callouses, heel painor uneven shoe wear.Safe nail cutting canbecome a concern ifsuffering from back

pain or compromisedeye sight .Podiatristare highly trainedhealth professionalsworking inconjunction with GPs,orthopaedic surgeons,chiropractors, andp h y s i o t h e r a p i s t sto help offer andholistic approachto your foot carerequirements. I have30 years experienceand can offer friendlyand helpful adviceto you in a relaxingenvironment. Smilesare free! Groundfloor access and easyparking. A range offoot products are alsoavailable. Great footcare can guaranteepositive aging!


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SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY24 Horowhenua Chronicle Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Plastering to thehighest standard

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Mike Ball was born and raised inLincolnshire, England but his wife,Susan, is a Kiwi.

They met in the UK but after visitingNew Zealand on their honeymoon, theydecided to make a new life here.

They moved to Levin five years agoand haven’t looked back.

Mike had a plastering business inEngland. That means he can plaster to ahigh quality in the English style ofinterior skim coating and also fit Gibboards, a service not everyone can offer.

He can also plaster in the NewZealand style and can Gib stop, fit Gibcoving (scotia) and skim to a paintfinish.

Mike is happy to look at your job andprovide a free, no obligation quote. Theprice he quotes is the price you pay.Mike doesn’t believe in ‘‘hidden extras’’.

He is willing to travel and has workedas far afield as Taihape and Wellingtonbut is usually busy with local jobs forbuilders, home owners, rental managersand other customers in and aroundHorowhenua.

Mike knows your job is important toyou — he quotes within two days, or byindividual arrangement.

He arrives when he says he will andcompletes the job within the agreed timeframe.

Mike’s previous clients regularlycomment on the way he makes sure tovacuum and leave the workplace cleanand tidy before he leaves.

Who: Mike at Mike Ball Plastering.Phone: 021 176 2319, or a/h (06) 3684720.Email: [email protected].

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Levin bowlerswelcome summerAfter a busy winter programme wascompleted, Levin Bowls opened the newsummer season with a friendly roll-up.

A real positive has been the number ofnew members who have been attracted tothe club. During the winter and since thenew season began 17 players have joinedthe club.

September featured a start to the clubchampionships with three balloted eventsplayed, not always in the best of playingconditions with cool, windy weatherbeing the norm.

A midweek gala was held during themonth and the first round of the monthlyKapiti Coast Pennants competition wasplayed last Tuesday.

The format for Pennants is that eachclub fields two teams of fours and eachteam plays two games on the day.

Levin made a very positive start to thecompetition.

The men’s division 1 team played astrong Central team winning two of itsfour games at Raumati South.

At home, the men’s division 2 teamwon three of its four games againstWaikanae Beach. The women’s pennantsteams did better as the division 1 teamwon all four games against RaumatiSouth and the division 2 team had twowins and a draw and lost one gameagainst Otaki.

The first of the championship eventswas the mixed balloted triples whichresulted in a win for the team of ShootaBallinger (s), Jimmy Adams and JoanHayward, who easily beat NevilleTurnbull’s team in the final.

The men’s and women’s ballotedtriples ran the following weekend. Theevent was not completed due to inclementweather.

In the women’s event, the team of AliceSpicer (s), Dawn Dales and Diana McGillwill face club president Hazel Rose’steam.

In the men’s, Rob Cotter (s), JimBagnall and Ian Upston will play JohnAdams (s), Murray Griffin and Jimmy

Adams at a later date.The men’s and women’s balloted 2x4x2

pairs were held last weekend. In thewomen’s final, the team of Susan Boxalland Margaret Lowndes beat BarbaraSelley and Glenda Rowsell. In the men’s,Paul Gardner and Jimmy Adams cameout winners over Shoota Ballinger andTrevor Turnbull.

First summer gala results: JohnAdams (s), Keith West and JulieStichbury 1, Neville (s), Trevor andSharon Turnbull 2, and Ian Wenham (s),Susan Boxall and Ian Upston 3.■ Next weekend, the men’s handicapsingles event will be played while onSunday the annual Bowls New ZealandHave-a-Go at Lawn Bowls event will run atthe club, 1-4pm.

Members of the public of any age arewelcome. The only requirement is that flat-soled shoes are required. The club willprovide all other equipment needed andthe club’s facilities will be open toeveryone.

CROQUET SCORESResults of Croquet Manawatu-Wanganui’sseason opening day at Feilding, golf croquetlevels doubles for the Takaro Bar:

Winners Michael Hardman/Micki Tyler(Rose Gardens) and Sharon Bell (Feilding);runners-up John Wall (Rose Gardens) andLaurie Jorgensen (Levin).

Individual results, sec 1, Wall and Jorgensen(3 wins+10) bt Chris Reay (RG) and MargaretHewett (F) 7-3, Melva Jones (RG) and PennyCarrington (F) 7-4, Ken Managh (F) and VeronicaOliver (RG) 7-1; Ted Anderson (L) and MaxCharlton (Takaro) (3 wins +6) bt Jones andCarrington 7-6, Managh and V.Oliver 7-3, Walland Jorgensen 7-4; Reay and Hewett (3 wins+0) btJones and Carrington 6-5, Managh and V.Oliver6-5, T.Anderson and Charlton 7-5; Jones andCarrington bt Managh and V.Oliver 7-4.

Sec 2, Hardman/Tyler & S.Bell (3 wins+4) btFiona Francis (F) and Rex Oliver (RG) 7-4, BettyAnderson (L) and Mike Bell (F) 7-6, Gay Janssen(T) and Daniel Hunter (L) 7-5; Francis andR.Oliver (2 wins+6) bt B.Anderson (L) and M.Bell(F), 7-1, Janssen and Hunter 7-3; B.Anderson andM.Bell (2 wins+0) bt Judith Hunt (L) and R.Scott(RG) 7-4, Janssen and Hunter 7-3; Hunt and Scott(2 wins-5) bt Francis and R.Oliver 7-6, Hardmanand S.Bell 7-5, Janssen and Hunter bt Hunt andScott 7-2. Note: Hardman played the morning andTyler the afternoon.f


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We are looking for a modern executive qualityhome, or a home that has been upgraded to ahigh standard.Preference is in the following areas - KoputaroaSchool Zone, Ohau or Waitarere (Seaviews).The home must have four bedrooms minimum.Excellent sized kitchen and good flow betweenkitchen and living rooms. Also good indoor/outdoor flow. Good sized bedrooms and masterbedroom with ensuite.Also to be in a quiet location that offers peaceand privacy.If you have a well presented lifestyle or a beachhouse that would make a wonderful permanenthome please contact 0272 944 182. No agentsplease.Genuine, serious buyers looking to settle in theHorowhenua before school year 2014.

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You will be part of a small team of Operational and Store staffsupporting the Site Supervisor and will be required to assist inany of the production, outload and warehouse departments.

The applicant needs to have the capability to operate any partof the Dog Biscuit plant and storage systems.

While previous baking experience is an advantage, experiencein a production facility would be highly beneficial.

Work hours are 8 pm Sunday to 4:30 am on Friday.

To be successful you will also need to demonstrate provenexperience in decision making, problem solving, process andquality control along with a strong customer focus.

In return you can look forward to joining a highly successfuland dynamic business.

If you have the appropriate skills and experience for this role,we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your application to:Human Resources at

[email protected] hand in a copy of your CV to:

44-52 Cambridge Street South, Levin.Applications close - 5pm, Monday 7th October 2013.

***All applicants will be tested for drug and alcohol as part of the pre-employment process.

Electric rivalsplan to travelfurther for less

‘Their pricing is

up there for a real

unique

customer.’— Doug Parks, GeneralMotors

As carmakers race to makecheaper electric cars with greaterbattery range, General Motors isworking on one that can go 320kilometres per charge at a cost ofabout US$30,000 ($36,000), acompany executive says. Vice-president of global productdevelopment Doug Parks won’tsay when, or if, such a car will bebuilt, however.

GM sells the US$35,000Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid(badged as a Holden in NZ andpriced at $85,000), which can go 61kilometres on electricity before apetrol-powered generator kicks in.

It also offers the all-electricChevy Spark subcompact that cango 132 kilometres on a charge.

It starts at US$26,685. Electriccars are eligible for a US$7500federal tax credit.

The 320-kilometre car wouldcost about the same as the Volt,and it would match the range andbe far cheaper than Tesla Motors’US$71,000, all-electric Model S.

The Model S can go up to 426kilometres on a single charge.

Tesla gets accolades for theModel S, including the highest testscore recorded by ConsumerReports magazine.

And the Palo Alto, California,company is working on a mass-market electric car.

CEO Elon Musk has said it willhave around a 200-mile(322-kilometre) range and costabout $35,000. It could go on sale at

the end of 2016, he has said.GM has taken a different

approach, Parks says, pricingelectric vehicles from around$25,000 to $40,000. They don’t go asfar after each charge, which haskept battery costs down and madethe cars more affordable.

‘‘Their pricing is up there for areal unique customer,’’ Parks saysof Tesla. ‘‘The real trick will bewho can do a 200-mile car for moreof the price range I’m talkingabout. We’re all in races to dothat.’’

The 200-mile car won’t be thenext-generation Volt. Showing offGM’s expanded battery laboratoryat its technical centre in Michigan,north of Detroit, Parks said GMengineers are working on a newVolt, which will go a little fatheron electricity than the currentmodel and cost a little less.

He wouldn’t say when it willarrive in showrooms or how muchit will cost. — AP

Welcome proposalThe Motor Trade Association(MTA) is welcoming a proposal byACC to base levies for privatemotor vehicles on their safetyratings.

Safety ratings would be basedon a system, developed byMelbourne’s Monash University,that rates vehicles on how wellthey protect occupants frominjury in a crash situation.

With significant improvementsin active and passive safetysystems in recent times, the safetyprofile of the national fleet nowvaries significantly.

Private petrol-poweredpassenger vehicles are charged$198.65 in ACC levies, while diesel-powered passenger vehicles arecharged $321.59. The levies arecharged as part of vehiclelicensing fees. Lowering these willbe a welcome move for manymotorists.

The changes, proposed for the

2014/15 year, would mean thelowest risk rated petrol-poweredpassenger vehicles would face anACC levy of $98.65, with dieselpowered passenger vehicles inthis group facing an ACC levy of$222.53.

MTA has previously submittedthat cars with a better safetyrating present less risk in event ofa crash to occupants — and thus alower cost, from an ACCperspective.

‘‘This is a positive move. Wehave long contended that cars areprogressively getting safer andproviding more protection foroccupants, and this is likely tocontinue into the future,’’ saidDougal Morrison, MTA generalmanager advocacy and training.

‘‘This move is a good start, butthe key will be ensuring there areenough categories created andthey reflect the state of the fleetover time.’’

Health

FRYER,Michael David Mervyn.Janet, Allan, Andrew,Richard and Rachelwould like to thankfriends, family,whanau, league andunion boys, theGreyhound RacingAssn, TukoreheMarae, St JohnsAmbulance and all theother people who haveshared our grief whenMike died. We thankyou for your thoughts,your generousdonations andmessages.In particular we thankour Maori family,whose gentle guidancehelped ease our pain.We have never feltsuch sadness anddespair. Please acceptthis as a personalacknowledgement ofour gratitude.Kei Aku Piki Kotuku oNgati Tukorehe, TenaKoutou Me o KoutouTini Manaakitanga iTakahia Ka Ki Te Nuio Te Aroha MoMichael, Otira TonaWhanau Ake a AllanRaua Ko Janet i NgaRa Kua Taumaha AkeNei.

SMITH,Ailsa Doris (Ace).Passed away atPalmerston NorthHospital on August 26,2013, aged 82 years. Tothose of our family andfriends who were sokind to call in, sentflowers, cards andmessages or madedonations to the NZHeart Foundation wewish to acknowledgeand sincerely thankyou all for the love,sympathy and supportwe have received sinceAilsa passed away.Special thanks to StJohns Levin and to theCardio Care Unit atPalmerston NorthHospital ---- superbpeople. Your thoughtsand words were such awonderful tribute toher life and a source ofgreat comfort to thefamily who miss her somuch every day.In the days aheadAilsa will be sadlymissed but willremain in our heartsfor ever and neverforgotten by those wholoved her.Malcolm and Family.

Funeral Directors

ROLSTON,Jean Elizabeth.Of Levin.

7.1.1920 – 1.10.2013Loved wife of the lateFrank Rolston(Service No NZ39939).Loved mother of Peter,mother-in-law ofHeather.Grandmother of Markand Wendy, Brent andSarah, Tracy and Rob.Great Grandmother ofMichael, Rochelle,Heather, Laura(Deceased), Logan,Sasha, Austin. Specialthanks to the staff atthe HorowhenuaMasonic Village RestHome, for their specialcare and kindness.

Service at The FuneralHome, 545 QueenStreet East, Levin, onFriday October 4, 2013at 11:00am. Thereafterinterment at TheAvenue LawnCemetery, Levin.

WALLS,Brian George.Passed awaypeacefully at LonsdaleRest Home, Foxton onSaturday September28, 2013. Lovingpartner in life of Beryl,loved father of Kevinand Toni, Gayle andBrent, Mandy andKevin, Michael andSharlene, Steven andUmila, Jan and the lateDonna. Brother ofNorman and Kaye,Irene and Bruce. Amuch loved granddadof his 15grandchildren, he willbe sadly missed by all.

A service for Brian willbe held in theMangahou Lounge,Masonic Court, MainStreet, Foxton, onSaturday October 5,2013, at 1:00pm,followed by privatecremation.Anderson Funeral

ServicesFDANZ Foxton

Funeral Directors

JONES,Edna .Passed awaypeacefully surroundedby her loving family,aged 88 years. Lovedwife of the late Arthur.Dearly loved andcherished mother andmother-in-law ofBrenda, Barbara andJohn, and Loretta andSteve. Treasured NanaJones of her manygrandchildren. Fondlyremembered byPhyllis, Melva, Trevorand families. Manythanks to staff ofMadison Lifecare,Levin and GreytownLifecare for the specialcare given to ourMum.

“Our dancing queennow at rest”

A service for Mum washeld at I.C.Mark Ltd,Levin, followed byprivate cremation.Messages C/- 547Queen Street East,Levin.

FamilyNoticesAnniversaries

DERRICK& PEGGY

PAGEMarried

3rd October1953

60 yearsCongratulationsfrom your family!

Public Notices

IHAKARA HALLSOCIETY INC.

AGMTuesday

22nd October 20138:00pm

Ihakara HallState Highway 57

Mark RolstonPresident

TARARUAINDOOR BOWLS

AGMWednesday

16th October7:30pm

Keepa St roomsSecretaryR Munro

Freephone 0508 800 800www.horizons.govt.nz

RIVER AND DRAINAGEENGINEERINGWORKSPLANT AND ASSOCIATED LABOUR HIREREGISTER FOR 2014Plant owners and operators are invited to submit aquotation for the hire of plant and associated labour forriver and drainage engineering works to be carried outbetween 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2014.

Plant owners, including those currently providing planton a hire rate basis to Horizons Regional Council, will needto submit a quotation if they wish to be considered forinclusion in Horizons Regional Council approved “Plantand Associated Labour Hire Register”.

Quotation documents may be obtained from HorizonsRegional Council Woodville, PO Box 66, Woodville (cornerVogel andTay Streets,Woodville); freephone 0508 800 800ext 5960; email [email protected]; orfrom Reception, Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue,Palmerston North.

Submissions to be endorsed “Quotation for Hire ofPlant and Associated Labour”. Submissions will close atHorizons Regional Council Woodville office at 4.00pmonThursday, 7 November 2013.

M J McCartney,Chief Executive

Public Notices

We extend a very warm welcome to our members,your guests and visitors from affiliated clubs.

TONIGHTMEMBERS DRAW $1100.00

Social Sequence Dance from 7pm hosted byHappy Feet

Includes all you can eat buffet salads and vegetables.

SATURDAY$15 Pasta Meal Deal in Poppies

Restaurant from 5.30pm

Levin RSA

Poppies RestaurantLunch: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and

Sunday from 11.30am

Friday and Saturday Buffet Dinner from 5.30pm

Open for all generations

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LEVIN551 QUEEN ST

Thursday 10 October,9:30am - 12 noon.TO VISIT VISITED

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Firewood4.3 m3 of Pine, buy nowfor less, $220. Phone 027244 8348.

DRY DRY DRY firewood.PYO from $20 pick up.Mac, Gum, Pine, DouglasFir, 28 Tararua Road,Levin - in big glasshouse.0274 A Grade. Acknowledgements

BOWENTHERAPISTNatural effective

treatment ofproblem back,neck, arm, RSI,

shoulder, sciatica,sport and body

pain, etc.Phone 368 6525021 0234 8009

Alan Hay111 Ryder Cres

Levin12 noon - 8pm

dailyMonday - Sunday

LandscapeGarden & Turf

TREE trimming,removal, hedges, greenwaste removal. Freequotes. Phone KevinCampbell 021 0282 0696.TREE work, removal,stump grinding, branchmulching, fences, decks,building maintenance.BJ’s Building & PropertyMaintenance 027 249 2575or 368 7895.

LawnmowerRepairs

CHAINSAWS, mowers,ride-ons, weedeaters,waterblasters, concretesaws, posthole borers,trailers, pumps etc, wehire and repair all makesand models. Levin Hire &Repairs, 126 Hokio BeachRd. Phone 368 5058.

PhotographyRET’D professional pho-tographer requiresmodel 18 to 23, fashionclothed glamour, nonudes. Contact NickClark LPSNZ 368 9046.

TuitionCOMPUTER tuition homeor business. Les Oxnam027 271 2391/368 2868.

TV Video

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Ring Steve foryour aerial and

dish installations(06) 368 8429after 5pm or027 298 3413

anytime

For SaleMOBILITY Scooters newand used to choose from.Canopy’s available forthe winter weather.Southend Cycles, 368 5459call Warwick.

Plants & GardensFOR sale, assorted seed-lings. Phone 367 3181.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

BUYING now. LegacyAntiques, Shannon.Phone 362 7117.

WANTED!OLD GOLD

JEWELLERY✴ Diamond rings✴ Bangles✴ Bracelets✴ Chains✴ Watches✴ Broken Jewellery

Anythingconsidered

BRENMUHLSJEWELLERS

169 Oxford St, Levin

TO PLACE AN ADPh: 06 368 5109Fax: 06 368 2366

Deaths

MARTIN,Arthur.Of Levin. OnSeptember 28, 2013.Peacefully atPalmerston NorthHospital. Aged 82years. Dearly lovedhusband of Barbara.Loved father of Karinand Ants; Philip; Pauland Julia. Lovedgrandfather ofKimberley, Martinand Andrew.

In accordance withArthur’s wishes aprivate service hasbeen held.

RAPIRA,Albert Reihana (Rei).Of Levin. OnSeptember 30, 2013, atPalmerston NorthHospital, aged 76years. Dearly lovedhusband of Susan.Loved father andfather-in-law of Kim;Tony and Tania; Helenand Paul; Mark andVeena; Moana andRalph; Kelly andSteve; and Steve andCath. A lovedgrandfather and greatgrandfather.

Service at The CroftCentennial Chapel, 2Osborne Place, LowerHutt, on FridayOctober 4, 2013, at11:00am. Followed byinterment at OwhitiCemetery, Seaview.

TO PLACE AN ADPh: 06 368 5109Fax: 06 368 2366

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Public Notices

LEVIN RACING CLUB INC.NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGNotice is hereby given that the Annual GeneralMeeting of members of the Levin Racing ClubIncorporated will be held in the Hudson Roomof the Levin Cosmopolitan Club, Oxford Street,Levin, Sunday 20th October 2013, at 11:00am.BUSINESS:! Apologies! To confirm the minutes of the 2012 AGM! To receive the Annual Reports! To elect Office Bearers! To elect Auditor! Notices of Motion (Amendments to the Club

Constitution/Rules)! General BusinessS. McCarrison PO Box 73 LevinSecretary Phone (06) 367 9375

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