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FATAL CRASHInvestigations into the causeof a crash south of Levin thattook the life of a PalmerstonNorth woman, 41, on Mondayare ongoing.

The accident happened atthe southern entrance toLevin at about 5pm. Thefemale driver was one of threein the car at the time, she waspronounced dead at the scene.

A 41-year-old malepassenger in the rear seat wasin serious condition andairlifted to hospital, the frontpassenger, a 46-year-old

female, received moderatechest injuries and was takento Palmerston North Hospitalby ambulance. It is believedthe vehicle was travellingnorth on State Highway 1towards Levin.

A witness said the carveered to the left, then rightand left again before striking apower pole. No other vehicleswere involved.

Road diversions were putin place while the seriouscrash and other emergencypersonnel were in attendance.

Call to ban fireworksByPETERFRANKLIN

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CANINE clubs united to fighta common enemy,fireworks, with protestscalling for a ban on thepublic sale of fireworks inHorowhenua.

Horowhenua District MayorBrendan Duffy is being urgedto make a stand and let thedistrict take a leading role inthe banning of the public sale offireworks.

Horowhenua KennelAssociation president PeterSharp says HorowhenuaDistrict Council has the chanceto be a leader and use its powerto draw up and implement by-laws outlawing the public saleof fireworks.

He says this has been anongoing concern for animalowners, and just one day intothis year’s legal four-day saleperiod, a horse has had to beeuthanised after being

‘spooked’ by fireworks,seriously injuring itself.

Mr Sharp and kennel clubmembers, with support fromthe Horowhenua DogObedience Club and otherconcerned animal lovers, on

Monday picketed outsideHorowhenua District Counciloffice and the district’s largestsupplier of fireworks, TheWarehouse.

The Kennel Association hadwritten to council earlier this

year and made representationat a council meeting detailingexamples of the misuse offireworks and the adverseeffects on pets and livestock.

Horowhenua DogObedience Club presidentChrissie Bingham says shefully supports the ban on thepublic sale of fireworks.

“This is something I amvery passionate about, thesooner we can get them out ofthe shops the better,” she said.People need to think about theeffect of fireworks on the localwild life, as well as family petsand livestock, she said.■ Brigade braces — page 8

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A double view forMoreFM’s breakfast hostDave Key when 9-year-oldtwins Kiana, left, andStevie Sayer-White arrivedat the radio station as theMcDonald’s guest DJs onFriday.When asked what theywanted the guestappearance to be called,both girls looked at eachother and said “the threechicks”, leaving Dave in bitof a quandary as to his partin the trio.Both girls are in Room 11at Fairfield School, and likehorses, dancing, kapahaka, anything sporty,rugby, hockey, art andplaying the ukulele.

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WRITE TO USThe Horowhenua Chronicle welcomesreaders letters. Emailed letters are preferredsent to [email protected], if posted toPO Box 547 Levin. letters should be typed,double spaced, clear handwritten letters willbe accepted.Letters should not exceed 200 to 250 words.Hand written and emailed letters must havethe senders name, address and a contactphone number. However, where specificallyrequested and at the editors discretion‘name and address supplied’ can be used inpublishing.Letters to the editor express the views of thewriter, not those of the HorowhenuaChronicle, staff or APNmedia.The editor reserves the right to edit, amendor reject any letter without explanation.Complaint process:Horowhenua Chronicle is subject to NZ PressCouncil procedures. Complaints are to befirst directed in writing [email protected]. Ifunsatisfied, the complaint may be referred tothe Press Council, P O Box 10-879, TheTerrace, Wellington 6143 or email([email protected]. Further detail andan online complaints form are available atwww.presscouncil.org.nz.

What’s in a smile?I agree with ‘Off Key?’ on October 15 —John Key does have a nice smile. It’sdelightful for us voters to be able to turn ourtelevision on at the end of the day and seeour Prime Minister smiling back at us withhis charismatic smile.

It’s all worth it after a day of looking atunhappy people everywhere, at least some-one is smiling and looking very cheerful. Hewas the better looking choice after all.

When we’ve spent a day out in societyseeing over-worked, underpaid andunhappy voters, it is a nice change to see asmiling face.

Seeing our services being diminishedand our assets being sold off, we still get tosee him smile. Seeing community groupsburdened with more costs and compliance,

he is still smiling. Seeing more non-profitorganisations taking the burden fromservices that were once provided by theGovernment — John Key just keeps onsmiling.

Seeing our water and land resourcesbeing destroyed for increased gas and milkproduction, he is still smiling.

Seeing the value of our money diminishwhen we go shopping, at least he is smiling.

John Key gives us the gift of a smile thathe keeps on giving. All of his constantsmiling makes up for the lack of it fromthose of us that are not benefiting frombeing on Team Key.

RAQUEL DE MALMANCHELevin

Beautiful gardenWe are very proud, that in 18 months, wehave managed to create a beautiful gardenin a property that only had one plant in itwhen we purchased it.

It gives us a lot of pleasure and it isadmired by many passers-by, so it is hard tocomprehend the mentality of people,mainly female, children, teens and so-calledadults, who feel the need to rip the heads offour flowers and just throw them on thefootpath.

They often have a parent slouchingalong the street with them who just watchwhat they are doing as if it is normalbehaviour.

We can only conclude that they don’thave much beauty in their lives.

PAULINE BURNETTLevin

River LoopIt is most encouraging to see that theFoxton River Loop found its way on to theagenda of the Horizon’s Strategy and PolicyCommittee meeting last month.

I hope there was time to discuss thematter fully. Possibly the nub of the issue isfound in item 6.4 which is hereby quoted —“A number of options were identified thatcould achieve the vision of re-establishing aflow to the Loop including:

I. Clear the existing channel (i.e. widenand clean out the channel);

II. Create a cut (a new river channel tothe main stem of the Manawatu River);

III. Re-establish a gate / weir in the loop(in combination with option (I);

IV. Create a navigable channel for smallboats (in combination with option (II);

V. A full engineering solution ashighlighted in the Horizons Regional Coun-cil report (seen as the gold-standard solu-tion);

VI. Tie in any works with the upcomingworks on the Whirikino Trestle Bridge.”

I sincerely hope that this is a positivestep forward and that we do not get boggeddown in more reports and stalling tacticsthat may have been made historically. Aswe are all aware, we are awaiting action notmore words. (abridged)

JOHN GIRLINGFoxton

Keeping it cleanIt is comforting to read all the lettersconcerning the Foxton River Loop.

At last there is an awakening to theenvironmental advantages we should havein this area.

I look forward to all those people lendingtheir principled muscle to engaging in theresource management process to help getthe Manawatu River pollution-free. Cur-rently, the RMA will not permit water of alower quality to enter water of a higherquality.

The River Loop is graded as higherquality than the main river and that is inspite of the red alert signs that may behosted on the banks of the Loop.

There will be rigorous tests to pass asregards funding to open the River Loop andunless this community demonstrates thatcollectively it wants clean water first of allthen any applications for major fundingwill automatically be disregarded.

GEORGE AND CHRISTINA PATONFoxton Beach

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Cancer talkInternational expert in late effects ofchildhood cancer, Professor HamishWallace, will speak inWellington on Friday.A consultant in Paediatric Oncology at theRoyal Hospital for Sick Children inEdinburgh and Honorary Professor at theUniversity of Edinburgh, he will appearcourtesy of the Child Cancer Foundation.He will speak to parents, child cancersurvivors and health professionals.ProfessorWallace’s research interest is inthe field of fertility prediction andpreservation for cancer patients. TheWellington event on Friday at 6pm, Room 4,Shed 6, QueensWharf is free but youmustregister to attend at http://wired.ivvy.com/event/Watson

New Massey centreMassey University has been selected tohost the Government’s new Food SafetyScience and Research Centre, which willreceive $5million in funding to deliver foodsafety research for the country. The centrewas a key recommendation from theGovernment inquiry into Fonterra’scontamination scare last year and will bemanaged by the Ministry of Business,Innovation and Employment and theMinistry for Primary Industries. It isexpected to open in themiddle of next year.The centre will be co-funded byGovernment and industry partners, workingwith the food industry, to help ensure thedelivery of excellent food safety scienceand research while reducing the risks offoodborne illness.

Rescue reminderA four-hour search for an obsolete distressbeacon transmitting in error has promptedthe Rescue Coordination Centre NewZealand to remind beacon users to disposeof old beacons properly. The old 121.5MHzbeacon was located floating in a puddle ofwater below decks on a dilapidated yacht inWaikawa Bay near Picton. Beaconsoperating on this frequency stopped beingmonitored in February 2009. They havebeen replaced by beacons operating on the406MHz frequency.

Students’ cool treat aids good cause

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ICECREAM went down a treat with Poroutawhao Schoolstudents helping to raise money for Ronald McDonald House inWellington. From left: Kalani Gillespie, Samara Stilborn, LukasSelby and Brayden McCormack-Williams.

By TANYAWOOD

It’s never too cold to eaticecream.

That was the verdict ofPoroutawhao School studentson Friday as they tucked intotubs of vanilla icecream,helping to raise money forRonald McDonald House inWellington.

Despite the cold, wet day,enjoying his tub of icecreamwas 10-year-old BaileySherwood, who assured hisfellow fundraisers that “aslong as you don’t eat icecreamfast you won’t get brain-freeze”.

Students paid $2 for a tub of

Tip Top icecream, with $1.70from each sale donated by thecompany to Ronald McDonaldHouse. The school sold 150tubs.

Poroutawhao Schoolteacher Kirstin McKenzie sawthe fundraiser idea onFacebook and decided it was agreat idea for the kids. Shesaid the school regularlyundertakes community-basedfundraisers, which hasincluded the Cancer Societyand New Zealand Surf LifeSaving.

“This particular fundraiseralso happened to be a nicetreat for the children,” shesaid.

WATTIE’S CANS FILM FESTIVALFor the price of a can of food,you can enjoy a movie and doa good deed for Kiwi familiesin need.

This year Levin SalvationArmy Corps and Focal PointCinema Levin are joiningforces to take part in theWattie’s Cans Film Festival, anationwide event that collectscans of food for SalvationArmy Food Banks. Peopledonate a can of food for the

price of a movie ticket atparticipating cinemas.

Teenage Mutant NinjaTurtles will be the family funmovie showing at Focal PointCinema Levin. Tickets can bepurchased with food cansfrom today.

The film, rated M, will bescreened in the 160-seattheatre with seats allocatedon a first come, first servedbasis.

This year is the 21stanniversary of the Wattie’sCans Film Festival, cannedfood fundraising event.

Movie-goers have donateda total of 1,115,000 cans to theSalvation Army fordistribution through its foodbanks to Kiwis in need.

Last year, 20,900 cans werecollected from cinemas, withan additional 21,000 providedby Wattie’s (each year

Wattie’s match every candonated).

The Wattie’s Cans FilmFestivalTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWednesday November 12Focal Point Cinema Levin, 6pm.Minimum one food can (anybrand) per ticket; cans must be ingood condition, not dented orpast their sell by date, andlabelled.

College names new principal

APPOINTED: Mark Robinson.

Waiopehu College Board ofTrustees has announced theappointment of MarkRobinson, who will take up theposition of principal in 2015replacing Barry Petherick.

Mark hails from the UnitedKingdom where he was bornand grew up. He startedteaching in 1990, moving intosenior management andholding a number of leadershiproles between 1990 and 2008,before deciding to emigratewith his family to New Zealand.

After a spell at RathkealeCollege in Masterton, as musichead of department, he becamedeputy principal at NaenaeCollege in Lower Hutt, a

position he has held for fiveyears. Mark is a keen musicianand plays piano, organ,saxophone, drums and singsbass.

Married to Jo, the couplehas two children, Matthew, 17,off to Victoria University nextyear to study computer science,and Charlotte, 11, who isalready excited about theprospect of moving to Levinand attending WaiopehuCollege from 2016.

Mark brings a wealth ofexperience to the role and saidhe was thrilled to be appointedprincipal at Waiopehu College.

“Jo, Matt, Charli and I areexcited to be joining this

fantastic community and wehave been struck by the realsense of family and the strongrelationships which sit at theheart of the college.”

Mark is committed toworking with the Waiopehuwhanau, staff and students inensuring all learners reachtheir full potential and achievethe very best possibleoutcomes.

Barry Petherick, who hasbeen associated with the collegeas far back as 1980 and itsprincipal since 2007, willremain in Horowhenua and beinvestigating as to how he cancontinue to contribute in theeducation field.

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Re job situationVeronica Harrod’s attack on local businessis yet another rant from the anti-business,anti-employer lobby that simmers underthe skin of New Zealand society. Her attackis clearly aimed at the comments of a localbusiness owner expressing his frustrationat not being able to grow his businessthrough a lack of suitable staff. She andothers conveniently forget that 97 per centof business in New Zealand is small tomedium in size. Only 3 per cent are largeand yet these corporates get attacked bythis lobby as being greedy and John Key’srich mates. So this lobby seem to dislike allbusiness but want lots of high paid cushyjobs.

Horowhenua is not alone in strugglingto employ. I am a manager of a Kapiticompany that has tried for two years toemploy an apprentice landscaper whowould start on $38k/year and after fouryears training earn $60k/year with acompany vehicle. We have been unable toemploy because applicants have beenunable to read and write, do basic maths,have no drivers licence or can’t pass a preemployment drug test. We have alsoadvertised for months to employ a quali-fied person offering $65k/year plus acompany vehicle but haven’t had a single

reply. So here is a business that pays well,trains well and has good safety policy,offers interesting work, but can’t find staff.

Veronica Harrod could go to localschools and mentor our young people onthe the need to be educated, skilled anddrug free if they want well paid meaningfulemployment.

But then it’s easier to attack businesspeople.

NICK GIBSONSite Manager

Bananalama Landscaping Ltd

Nothing but kindThere has been a considerable amount ofnegative comment bandied about inrespect of the operation of Te Waiora, ournew Community Health Center in Foxton.I would like to say that, without exception,I have found all personnel I have dealtwith, from the reception staff and nurses tothe doctors, unfailingly kind, very helpfuland doing their best at all times.

Please put away your brickbats andgive the staff the encouragement they needin the very difficult circumstances theyhave to deal with. It’s not their fault.Bouquets all around.

ALEXANDRA D’ARDERN-TRAILFoxton Beach


EMERGENCY SERVICES

Rescue HelicopterThe crew of the Palmerston North-

based Rescue Helicopter were kept busyover the past week.

On Thursday a 7-year-old Taihape girlwas transferred to Wanganui BaseHospital.

The crew returned to base, refuelled,and then transported search and rescuevolunteers into the Tararua Ranges in thearea where a missing tramper had lastbeen last reported. Reports of a majorhead-on crash near Kimbolton saw thecrew recalled from the Tararuas.

Three people were injured in the crash,two taken by road to Palmerston NorthHospital.

The third, a woman in her 60s wastrapped in one of the cars and had to beextracted by the Kimbolton VolunteerFire Brigade and stabilised before beingflown to Palmerston North Hospital,where her condition remains serious.

Tramper diesPolice have confirmed that searchers

located the body of a missing tramper onFriday.

Search and Rescue Incident ControllerConstable Mark Gilberd said Police andLand Search and Rescue, who had been inthe Tararua Ranges overnight, reported

that they had located a body, believed tobe the missing male tramper, in thevicinity of Mount Hector, Tararua ForestPark.

Mr Gilberd said, because of theextremely difficult terrain and prevailingweather conditions, they had requestedassistance from the New Zealand Airforcewith the recovery operation.

Gang fight in LevinLevin police are scanning CCTV

footage after Headhunter gang memberswere involved in a brawl in Levin lastThursday. Shoppers in Levin scattered astwo groups started punching and kicking

each other outside the Levin Post Office.Senior Sergeant Sarn Paroli of Levin

police said by the time police arrived atthe scene of the fight, the opposing groupshad disappeared.

Police were searching through CCTVcamera footage to collect enough evidenceto identify those involved.

Mr Paroli said people wereunderstandably reluctant to comeforward with information for fear ofretribution, however this was the type ofincident that the town did not want. He isurging anyone who has information thatwill assist to contact police on0800CRIMESTOPPERS.

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THE DEAD LANDS(R16) 107mins Action/NZ/Te Reo Maori (English sub-titles)

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THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU(M) 103mins Comedy/Drama (Contains sex scenes,

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LET’S BE COPS(R13) 105 mins Comedy (Contains sexual references,

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Two struggling pals dress as police officers for acostume party and become neighborhood sensations.But when these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled ina real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they

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GONE GIRL(R16) 149 mins Drama/Mystery/Thriller (Contains

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With his wife’s disappearance having become thefocus of an intense media circus, a man sees thespotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that

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THE JUDGE(M) 141 mins Drama (Contains offensive language)

Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhoodhome where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected

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PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(G) 84 mins Animation/Adventure/Comedy

When Dusty learns that his engine is damagedand he may never race again, he joins a forest fireand rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter. Snow.

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HIP HOP-ERATION(PG) 93 mins NZ Documentary/Family/Music

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You’re never too old to go on the journey of alifetime! A wonderfully warm and energetic Kiwiadventure. Hip Hop-eration follows a troupe of

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Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas.Wed 10.20am 5.50pm, Thur 10.20am 12.50pm,

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Simply email a photo of your “favourite pet” along with your name, address and phonenumber to [email protected] and we will contact you for creditcard paymentdetails or you can pop into our office at 13 Bristol Street,Levin, with your photo and makepayment by cash, cheque or eftpos.Entries close 4:30pm on Friday 14th November 2014.All pet photos will be published in the Horowhenua Chronicle on 21st November 2014.Readers will be asked to vote for their “favourite pet” via a printed entry form which will bepublished on 21st November 2014 in the Horowhenua Chronicle.The results will be published in the Horowhenua Chronicle 3rd December 2014.Employees of NZME and Pet Idol sponsors are ineligible to enter.


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THEATRE REVIEWVaginaMonologuesPerformed at the Levin PerformingArts SocietyReviewed by Pam Smith

The much-anticipated VaginaMonologues at Levin Performing ArtsSociety had been advertised as a thoughtprovoking drama; director Jacqui Cooganpromising an amazing play about women,filled with humour, empathy andhonesty. It was.

A highly talented cast of nine womenperformed this groundbreaking play:Tacita Bohan, Mikayla Madden, RebeccaFraser, Jennie Ferguson, Janine Moody,Lynne Long, Sonia Papworth, TraceyBentall and Caroline Wallace. All wereoutstanding, the delivery of lines relaxedand confident from every performer. Itwas just like sitting in on an informal

ladies chit-chat.The monologues were delivered with

aplomb and panache, and were gutsy andgarrulous or gut-wrenching as required.

Their personal vagina revelationswere intimate and astounding.

Tracey Bentall, resplendent in leather,absolutely exploded on the audience andhad everyone shrieking with laughter,men included. She gyrated, groaned andgalumphed, it really had to be seen to bebelieved. For me it was one of thehighlights of the show, her acrobaticantics were one of the most amazing localtheatrical performances I have ever seen.

The Vagina Monologues was anamazing experience and I thoroughlyenjoyed every minute. The ready laughterof the audience attested to the enjoymentof everyone else in the theatre.

Wholehearted congratulations toJacqui for such a polished production andalso to the Levin Performing Arts forhaving the courage to stage such athought-provoking play.

PET IDOLTime is running out. Haveyou entered your pet in the2014 Pet Idol competition?

Well get snapping,everyone has a favouritephoto of their pet and it’seasy to enter. If you lovetaking photos of your pet,then share them with usand the community and bein to win a brand newCannon SX700HS camera,with a carry bag andcamera card, valued at$480 courtesy of CameraPlace Levin. The runnerupwill receive a $250 giftvoucher from

Horowhenua Vets.All you have to do to

enter is come to theHorowhenua Chronicle, 13Bristol Street, Levin, withyour pet’s photo, fill out anentry form and pay the $10entry fee to have a chanceat winning this fabulousprize.

Entries into the 2014 PetIdol competition will closeon Friday November 14 at4.30pm. All Pet Idol photoswill be published in theHorowhenua Chronicle onFriday November 21 forthe public to vote for their

favourite pet, and thewinners will be announcedon Wednesday December3.

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THE covered sandpit area is one of the most popular lunch timeactivities at Levin School. Built about three years ago, with an outermural designed and painted by senior students, and inner mural bycommunity members, funding by the parent’s association keeps thesandpit well-stocked with sandpit equipment.

By TANYAWOOD

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THE covered area provides a great sun shade area for Levin Schoolstudents to eat lunch before playing on the mini-adventureplayground.

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THE mini-adventure playgroundis fun for all ages at LevinSchool.

Levin School students are neverbored at playtime.

Much thought has gone intoensuring that the playgroundequipment and organised teamgames at lunchtime buildconfidence and importantsocialising skills.

Assistant principal KathrynBrown said playing with peers isan important part of growing up.

“Socialisation and childrenhelping each other is big at theschool. As a result we have verylittle bullying or other issues todeal with,” she said. Children areencouraged to play together as ateam. Hearing kids cheer otherson, and seeing older ones withtheir arms around youngerstudents helping them to hold thebat and swing is just great to see,Mrs Brown said.

“No child is ever seenwandering around with nothingto do.”

The contents of the PE shedincludes unicycles, pogo sticks,hoola hoops, hockey sticks,cricket sets, skipping ropes,elastics, skittle, and balls formost sports. The mini adventureplayground, with its tunnels,

flying fox, slide, swings, monkeybars, fort and climbing wall,helps develop upper bodystrength, balance and co-ordination.

Th most popular lunchtimeactivities are the sandpit andorganised team games.

Teacher aid and sports co-ordinator Allie Davis organisesteam games every lunch time.She can have as many as 30students lining up to play, fromtouch rugby to soccer, netball,cricket and rounders, playedeither on an asphalt area or the

school’s immaculate field. Onwet days, it’s table tennis orindoor hockey in the school hall.

Allie chooses two captainswho decide the game. “Quiteoften they’ve already organisedthemselves at morning break,”she said.

“It’s great to watch theirprogress, the kids all help eachother, that’s the beauty of it.”

Mrs Brown said the childrenoften come back into classsweating, wanting all thewindows open.

“That’s want we want, kidsactive and busy.”

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Nevertheless, we have chosen to highlight two stunning but very different itineraries – one quintessentially European and one with an exotic, east-meets-west flavour.

Some people have the perception that Switzerland is an expensive place to visit but in reality, it is on a parwith most other capital cities around Europe and the benfits of a country with so much to see in a relativelysmall space are obvious. There is wall to wall scenery of the natural and manmade variety and with Switzerlandbordered by France, Germany and Italy, you get the benefit of regional differences in terms of language, food,scenery and culture.

Trafalgar’s Secrets of Switzerland Tour is aptly named as it takes you to the main centres via the back roads, toexplore the scenic side of Switzerland.

After arriving in Zurich you are transferred to beautiful Lucerne, the lakeside town where you meet your travellingcompanions and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception. You visit the famous Lion Monument built in memoryof Louis XVI's Swiss Guard and later enjoy a journey by cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus where you will havegreat views over the nearby spectacular Alps.

Travel through beautiful countryside to arrive in the Emmental region. This region is famed for numerous culinarydelights, one of them the world famous ‘holey” Emmental cheese - one of the main ingredients of their classicfondues. The other treat is visiting the Kambly family who have been producing their famous cookies for over100 years. Gain an insight into the production and family history at the Visitor Centre. Later in Berne you explorethe Old Town with its cobbled streets and the Federal Parliament Building.

After an enjoyable train journey, you arrive in Wengen, a picturesque mountain village famous for its annual skirace on the Lauberhorn mountain. Explore the car-free town or consider venturing to the top of the Jungfrau withits Ice Palace, Restaurant and viewing platform which takes in breathtaking views of snow capped mountains.In the evening enjoy a “Be My Guest” dinner in the beautiful Swiss countryside.

Travel along the shore of Lake Thun before passing through the Lötschberg tunnel which was constructed in 1913.Arrive in Zermatt in the shadow of the majestic Matterhorn and enjoy free time to explore this beautiful Swiss town.

You will visit the picturesque Chillon Castle immortalised by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’ and pictured onour advert below. This castle is so authentically presented that you feel you have stepped back to the 16thcentury. Stop in the lakeside town of Montreux where you have free time to walk along the promenade with itscolourful flower beds or sit and watch the world go by at a pavement café. Later in the day you enjoy a “CulturalInsight” by visiting a winery for a tour and tasting.

Home of the United Nations, Geneva is situated between the Jura Mountains to the north and the Alpine Peaksto the West. Sometimes you’ll walk out of a café or shop and they will be visible in the distance. It really doestake your breath away.

As for the town itself, it is packed with picturesque cafes, squares and meandering streets in the old town,otherwise known as the Vielle Ville. Highlights include the Flower Clock, a working horticultural timepiece thatsits on a knoll, and of course Lake Geneva, with its famous Jet d’Eau, which shoots water more than 450 feetinto the sky.

For history lovers, there is a visit to the medieval town of Murten with its fortified walls dating back over 800years. The tour concludes back in Switzerland’s financial capital, Zurich where you will enjoy views of theGrossmünster and the Fraumünster – famous for the stained glassed windows by artist Marc Chagall.

There is no doubt this tour and this country will leave you with life-long memories and prove to you thatSwitzerland is the home of “chocolate box” views!


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Garlic bread, crusty ciabatta. $7.50Chicken Liver and Cognac Pate, Served with sun dried tomato hummus, mango $14.50and peach chutney and an assortment of Kapiti Artisan breads.Pan seared scallops with pancetta, nestled on fresh cos lettuce tossed in $14.50a chipotle dressing. Topped with crispy pancetta, and roquette.Soup of the day, served with crusty ciabatta. $12.00“Salt and Pepper” squid, scored squid, lightly dusted in an asian inspired spice $14.50mix. Lightly fried and accompanied with a pickled ginger green salad, and sweetchilli and ginger dipping sauce.Goats cheese and caramelized onion tartlet, with a crisp garden salad and a $13.50citrus hollandaise.

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Honey and rosemary glazed crispy pork belly, parsnip puree, homemade spiced $30.00apple sauce, baby carrots and gourmet potatoes.Scotch Fillet Steak (250gms), cooked to your liking, with polenta chips, green beans, $30.00diane sauce, and beer battered onion rings.Fish of the Day (please check blackboard or ask your friendly waitstaff) $29.00Pasta of the Day, served with a side of sourdough garlic bread. $24.00(vegetarian option available)Stuffed chicken breast, of bacon, spring onion, and cream cheese, atop kumara $28.50mash blanched asparagus and finished with a brandy honey mustard sauce.

SIDES $7.50

Garden saladSide of vegetablesSide of fries

DESSERTS $12.50

Chocolate brownie served with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.Classic creme brulee accompanied with a passion fruit coulis and almond biscotti.Baileys and white chocolate cheesecake served with a chantilly cream.Layered meringue stack with fresh cream, fresh berries and a berry couli.

Looking for a special place to enjoy an intimate candle lit dinner or somewhere toentertain business associates?Stewart and Evania opened the doors to the Salt and Pepper Cafe on State Highway 1,17 months ago. Since then the couple have built up a special relationship withtheir customers and the community around them.During that time they have continually had fantastic feedback. This feedback hasencouraged them to take the cafe to a new level, opening for dinner bookingson Friday nights. Evania said they wanted to bring something different to eveningdining for locals, something that was not already available in Levin, an intimatedining experience for a couple or group.Salt and Pepper Cafe is in the right location, a semi-rural setting yet only 10 minutesfrom the centre of Levin.As soon as you walk through the gate, by the Garden Depot, into the flood lit gardensthe experience begins.Stewart and Evania have a strong belief in fine dining combined with a fantasticatmosphere where their customers can relax and enjoy a dining experience equalto the finest restaurants in Wellington and Auckland.Salt and Pepper Cafe’s Friday night evenings is the place to go.

FIREWORKSAND YOURANIMALS

Many people love the sights and sounds offireworks, but for our pets and other animalsthey can be frightening, sometimes to theextreme. Most vet clinics and SPCA's around thecountry encounter a number of lost, injured andeven abused animals following fireworks. Withsome preparation and awareness, however, itis possible to get through the fireworks seasonwith minimal fear and stress.

Always make sure your pets are safe and secure.They should be microchipped, or at least have acollar with contact details in the event that theyrun off from fright. Make sure runs, cages andbird aviaries are secured and covered.

Cats and dogs are best to be kept inside. Makesure the windows are covered, doors shut andsecured, and have the t.v. or radio on to helpcover the sounds of fireworks. Your pet mayhave their own safe spot – it may be their crate,or perhaps a certain bedroom, whilst othersmay prefer an area created for them that is darkand quiet. Let them use this, and make sure itremains a positive place for them to retreat.

If your pet hides in a cupboard or undera bed, don't try to get them out – this maydistress them further. Scared animals can beunpredictable. Stay safe. Just reassure themyou're there and let them come out ontheir own.

Some pets seem naughty when they are in factscared or distressed. Do not get cross with yourpet. They will not understand. Surprisingly, it isbest not to stroke and soothe your pet whenthey're frightened. This may actually reinforcetheir fear and they may be more likely to panicin the future. Pat and praise your pet when theyare relaxed.

If you're not going to be home during afireworks display, perhaps have someone comeand stay with your pets if you know they getparticularly distressed. Alternatively it may bepreferable to have them stay at a boardingfacility in a quiet area.

It's not too late to get some DAP (dog appeasingpheromone) or Feliway (synthetic felinepheromone) from your vet that can be usedin the home as a spray or diffuser to providecomforting scent specific for dogs or cats. Thisshould be started at least a few days prior to anevent, and in the area where they are most likelyto find refuge. There are also products such asthe 'Thundershirt' that can be used on cats anddogs to reduce anxiety.

If your dog has previously reacted badly tofireworks, discuss with your vet whethermedication is suitable to get them through theseason. Once it's over an individual training plancan be designed to desensitise your dog to makeit easier next time.

Don't forget outside pets and livestock. Theyshould be secured safely in their enclosuresand paddocks, preferably in the quietest areaof the property. Stay safe! Don't try to stoplarge animals if they're panicking. Just ensurethey remain safe and secure at a distance, andreassure them once they calm down.

If you're planning on having a fireworks display,please consider the animals in your area. Letyour neighbours know in advance so they toocan keep their pets safe.

If you see an animal in distress or harmedby fireworks, please let the authoritiesknow immediately.


Bracing for fireworks

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THE night sky around Horowhenua will become a dazzling display of colour asthousands of people celebrate Guy Fawkes, but how much will it cost in injuries andproperty damage?

By PETER FRANKLIN

Volunteer fire brigades and St Johnambulance staff around the district aregearing up in anticipation of what couldturn from a night of family fun lettingfireworks off to a night of burns and fires.

Levin volunteer fire brigade Chief FireOfficer Lindsay Walker says, while mostpeople take the necessary precautions anddo everything right on Guy Fawkes night,there is a small minority who ruin it withtheir ‘silly’ behaviour.

“I am still amazed at the behaviour ofsome people who seem to think it is funnyto light fireworks and put them in people’sletterboxes, or throw them at animals andother people.”

He says people have to remember thatfireworks, while intended as anentertainment, are in fact an explosive andshould be treated as such.

“Over the years I have seen preventableaccidents that have caused both personalharm and property damage, and havecome to the belief that instead of buying

fireworks for home it is far better value,and much safer, for everyone to go toproperly organised displays,” he said.

While many would still argue they canhave a better time letting fireworks off athome, Mr Walker says that if this is thecase, then it is important people followsome simple rules to minimise the risks.

Ensure fireworks are kept well awayfrom people, put pets inside and keep themthere, make sure there is a garden hoseattached to a tap, just in case a bush orgrass catches fire, and a bucket of waterclose by for anyone who does get hit by aspark and gets burnt.

Do not allow children to light crackers,make sure that a responsible adult is incharge of the fireworks.

Mr Walker also cautioned againststoring fireworks for New Year’s Eve andother occasions.

“Being explosives, they do deterioratemaking them unstable. The big risk withstoring fireworks is, if there is a fire in ahome or shed, they not only accelerate thefire, they also endanger the firefighters.”

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MOTUHAKETANGA Karaitiana andManawanui Karaitiana practice formingthe letter ‘a’.


A pre-schooler exploring the grounds atSt Mary’s.

Helping hand for next step


SORREN Scarlett, third from left, andsome St Mary’s students fine-tuning theirmotor skills with Play-Doh.

By ANDREWPOZNIAKPrincipal

This term at St Mary’s School we haveintroduced our pre-school developmentprogramme that assists four-year-oldstransitioning from pre-school into theschool environment.

Our programme is designed to buildlinks and relationships between home andschool. A further aim is to prepare thechildren for the everyday routine of schoollife, so that by the age of five they arecomfortable and ready to learn.

Every Wednesday afternoon theprogramme begins with a prayer andwelcome songs, followed by activities thatconsist of the core subjects, reading,writing and maths. Children also have timeto explore weekly activities that involveother areas of the curriculum such as thearts, science and physical education. Thisgives the children the experience of beingin the classroom and interacting with theirfuture classmates.

Finally they are given a tour around theschool grounds and a chance to explore theoutside playing environment.

We provide each pre-schooler with astarter pack that consists of equipmentreinforcing the new skills they have learnt

at school, so they can continue to developthem at home.

We are a supportive family-based schoolwhose values of courage, community, loveand service underpins everything we dohere at St Mary’s. We have available onevacancy for a non-preferential (non-Catholic) student.

If you would like your child to be taughtin a positive and welcoming culture, withenthusiastic teachers who are focused ondeveloping 21st century learning, then theteam at St Mary’s School look forward tohearing from you. Contact us by phoning(06) 363-8177.


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Local equestriansshine at A & P Show

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AFTER winning Lady Rider of the Year 2014 in March, Opiki riderLucy Akers, 30, pictured riding Tinapai are on form. They finishedrunnerup in a small but quality field at the Masterton ShowjumpingChampionships in the Horse Grand Prix but Akers took the title atWairarapa A & P Show last weekend riding Letitbe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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LEVIN rider Shanae McKay, 15,finished second at the Wairarapa

Area ShowjumpingChampionships in the Grand

Prix pony title riding 19-year-oldKabo So Far. The Manawatu

College student competed twoponies at Grand Prix level and

won the Grand Prix ridingGuthrie at the Wairarapa A&P

Show last weekend.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Horowhenua showjumpers arealready a force to be reckonedwith and the season has justbegun.

Grand Prix titles in both thehorse and pony arenas wereclaimed at Wairarapa A & PShow on the weekend.

Manawatu College studentShanae McKay, 15, gave hint ofwhat was to come after finishingin second place riding Kabo SoFar the week before at theWairarapa Area ShowjumpingChampionships. She only had towait a few days to take tophonours in the same event atWairarapa A & P show, ridingher second seed Guthrie. McKayproduced a double clear round,the only combination of 17starters to do so.

Just four came through to thejump-off over the course byLevin designer Gary Sinclair.Takapau rider Matt Irvine, whohad pipped McKay the previousweekend, reversed placings,finishing runnerup aboard FunHouse after taking a rail in thesecond round.

The Wairarapa A & P ShowGrand Prix horse title was alsoclaimed by a Horowhenuacombination.

Lucy Akers from Opiki ridingLetitbe headed home the fourfaulters in the jump-off to takethe win in 49.27 seconds.

Claire Wilson, Waipukurau,was second aboard McMillansTipsey and third on McMillansClaremont.

The weekend before Akersfinished runnerup in the class onher evergreen internationalmount Tinapai.

Akers also featured in theMitavite Six Year Old Seriesriding Hermanito, sharing firstplace with Waikanae rider PearlDelaney-Girdleston onIllustrious and Ashley Hart,Hastings, aboard Kiwi Lux.

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LEVIN Intermediate student Katie Kerins received a bronzeaward from the Royal Commonwealth Society for an essay,submitted with 9500 other entries from 44 countries. Only nineNew Zealand students received awards.

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LevinIntermediatestudents have beeninternationallyrecognised in anumber of areas.

An essay byKatie Kerinssubmitted to theRoyalCommonwealthSociety 2014 EssayCompetition wasawarded Bronze inthe Junior Section.The RCS receivedmore than 9500entries from morethan 500 schools in44 Commonwealthcountries.

Katie is amongthe nine NewZealand studentsto receive anaward.

Other LevinIntermediatestudents have beenrecognised fortheir participationin theInternationalCompetitions and Assessments forSchools (ICAS). This consists ofindependent skills-based assessmentswith a competition element. ICAS is themost comprehensive generally availablesuite of academic assessments andschool tests for primary and secondaryschool students.

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Kimberley Road was ablaze of flashing orangelights as Electra andWayne Bishop took care oftrees inside and outsidethe former KimberleyCentre.

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WALLY RICHARDS

CHRISTMAS: It’s that time ofyear again.

Christmas is getting very near, with onlyabout six weeks to go, and many of you,like myself, are still thinking what to givesomeone who is so hard to buy for.

Perennial plants can be enjoyed foryears making them excellent gift choicesfor loved ones and friends. I know thisbecause people will phone me askingabout a plant they were given in the past,that is not faring so well, and they need torevive it because it was a special gift.

Think about this; a young couple with afamily are given an apple tree to plant ontheir section for Christmas. Within a fewyears that tree is producing a greatharvest of fresh, healthy apples for thefamily to enjoy.

As long as that tree is providing anannual harvest the giver will beremembered, even from beyond the grave.

I know of roses that were gifts 30 to 40years ago still producing an abundance ofblooms each year given by a mother orgrandparents, long passed but cherishedin memory through the annual flowering.Fruit trees, roses or a specimen plant giftcan make the giver, in a sense, immortalfor a long time.

This Christmas, think gardening andthe pleasure, plus health benefits, it canhave for the receiver.

Here are a few ideas starting with aglasshouse, either A-frame or lean-to.They come as kits and you can help put ittogether for the receiver. I recommend aglass, glasshouse as they will last for alifetime and only need panes replaced ifbroken.

I have three glasshouses, all of whichare over 40 years old and still going strong.

A glasshouse for a person or family thatloves to garden creates a new dimensionto their gardening. It allows growing outof season tomatoes and capsicums, isperfect for germinating seeds and striking

cuttings, and ideal for growing moretropical plants that won’t do well outdoorsin our climate. There is nothing better ona miserable winter’s day than to bepottering around in your nice warmglasshouse. More information aboutglasshouses can be found in my recentbook Wally’s Glasshouse Growing forNew Zealand.

How about a raised garden for aelderly parent or a young family to growvegetables in?

You can construct an ideal one on-siteusing roofing iron and 100 x 100mm posts(painted to keep the chemicals sealed).The structure just sits on the ground (orconcrete) and it makes an excellent placeto grow vegetables, once it has been filledto two thirds with organic waste andcompost. My book Gardening & Healthexplains the process.

Next to consider is a compost makerand by far the best are the tumbler ones,as they will convert organic waste tocompost in the quickest time. I purchasedone some time ago as I wanted a way ofmaking some use out of my dog’s toiletmatter.

The tumbler I purchased has theirdroppings along with green waste,kitchen scraps and spent compost mixedtogether, garden lime is added along withtiger worms that I have in abundance.

The end result is an interesting

compost, which I recently placed in one ofmy raised gardens and have let the weedsgrow to further make use of the dogmanure.

It’s funny that any manure fromchickens, horses etc I happily put into avegetable garden but with dog/catmanure I hesitate to use direct, eventhough I know under established treesand shrubs it certainly feeds the plantsvery well. (Maybe it’s the meaty thing.)

A worm farm is also another excellentgardening gift producing worm casts andworm pee to the benefit of your gardens aswell as recycling all kitchen green waste.

A rose in a container makes a lovelygift and now is the time to purchase andpot up. You need one bush or standardrose, one container that is about 20 litresor more, a bag of compost, a punnet oftrailing lobelia or alyssum. Make sure thecontainer selected is either straight upand down or that the top is wider than thebase with no middle bit wider than thetop. (The rose has to be removed and rootpruned every 2-3 years and if the top ismore narrow than any other part youhave to smash the container to remove.)

Fill the container with purchasedcompost to about half full and place somesheep manure pellets, blood & bone, RokSolid and Neem Granules before addingthe rose removed from its bag or pot. Thefinal height should be about 2-3cm fromthe rim to allow for food and watering.

Plant the lobelia or alyssum around theedge so they will trail over. Not only doesit make it more decorative but the foliagehelps reduce moisture loss from mix andthey certainly let you know when the mixis drying out. Place the rose in a good lightshelter spot outside till you are ready towrap and give. A final touch can bespaying the leaves with Vaporgard tomake them really green and shiny.

Similar can be done with a fruit treebut then the container wants to be about50 litres or more, and instead of plantingflowers around the rim go for either aherb such as parsley, thyme or basil. Thefruit tree can be any variety you wouldlike to give, from citrus, feijoa, to pip orstone fruit. Dwarf types are good but notnecessary as they all need root pruning inthe future.

Annual flowers or herbs can be pottedinto nice containers using compost as thegrowing medium. Pot up now with colourspots or herb plants then they should beputting on a really good show aboutChristmas time. Children can help pottingup for grandparents and then can proudlysay they did it. Inexpensive and verymuch appreciated.

It is surprising the variety of productsand ideas one can find in your localgarden centre, which you will not find inmain stream retail. Makes Christmasshopping easy.■ For gardening problems ringme at 0800466464 (Palmerston North 357-0606) or [email protected]

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PHOTO by Glen Smith of the large sunspot AR2192 andsmaller sunspots that appeared on the Sun last month,creating solar flares and electrical interference in highlatitude areas.

ByGLENSMITH

Sadly last month’s lunareclipse was clouded outaround most of thecountry; luckily the Sungave us something to lookat instead. A large sunspot,AR2192, appeared in themiddle of the monthcreating solar flares andelectrical interferencearound high-latitudeplaces. The picture, takenby me on October 22through a white light filterattached to my telescope,shows the large sunspotand smaller ones.

The AR2192 sunspotwas estimated at 125,000kmwide, which is almost asbig as Jupiter. This maysound huge but accordingto records, is quite small.On March 29 2001, sunspot9393 was 14 times largerthan Earth. Please note Iuse special equipment toview the Sun safely. Do notattempt to look at the Sununless you have the safetyequipment and knowledgeto use it properly.

Lastly, with many clear nightsthroughout October, it was perfect fortelescope owners to witness a comet veryclose to Mars. If you don’t happen to owna telescope, a pair of 7x50 binocularswork perfectly well.

The first object to look at is the mostdetailed object in the night sky, the Moon.You will see vast details of the craterscaused by meteor impacts.

Through your binoculars you can alsosee the icy rings of Saturn, which will bebelow the horizon before dark, Mars willbe near the Sagittarius region in thenight sky, about 260 million kilometresfrom Earth, and Venus will appear in thesouthwest twilight later in the month.Very low on the horizon is theAndromeda galaxy, easily seen with apair of binoculars but not so goodthrough telescopes.


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WHAT’S ON AT TE TAKEREExhibition space:Robert Gunning shares someof his vast collection ofWorldWar I collectables. Hiscrested chinaware is afascinating “potted” history ofthe GreatWar.Tuesday to FridayFamily and local history:Call into the Heritage room forhelp and advice onresearching your family tree.10am-3pm.TodayBootcamp: Youth Space(every Monday,Wednesdayand Friday), 7am-8am.Social crochet and coffeeclub: Jenny Goyne will teachyou to crochet, or bring youown craft project along andjoin in the coffee and chat andmeet new friends. EveryWednesday at 10.30am.Local History Week:Heritage staff have dug intothe archives and found a copyof the iconic 1960spromotional film A Town

Called Levin and a PictorialParade featuring Levin fromthe New Zealand NationalFilm Unit in 1958 which willplay today between 12.30pmand 1.30pm. Bring yourlunch, tea and coffeeprovided.TomorrowBaby play: Contact YouthSpace 9am-noon.Local History Week: LindaFletcher asks “Did YouKnow?” 12.30pm, bring yourlunch, tea and coffeeprovided.FridayBootcamp: Youth Space(every Monday,Wednesdayand Friday), 7am-8am.Technology clinic forseniors: Presented bySeniornet – just bring alongyour digital device and thepatient tutors from Seniornetwill help you figure out anyproblems. 2pm-4pm.Local History Week:Historical films from the

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MR Wonky Donkey is coming to Te Takere to do a WonkyDonkey show! Come along and enjoy the laughter,singing, dancing, books and songs with the talentedauthor and songwriter Craig Smith. He will also bepromoting his fabulous new book Square Eyes thisSaturday at 10am. Gold coin donation.

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NCEA exams for our seniorcollege students are justaround the corner and TeTakere wants to help themstudy.

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SEEING RED: Sally McPhee, left, crochet tutor Jenny Goyne, project leader LindaJohnstone and Chris Wells are among the many Horowhenua women knitting andcrocheting poppies.

Pumping outthe poppiesLinda Johnstone started crochetingpoppies to keep her hands busy when shegave up smoking earlier in the year,creating 86 of the symbolic Anzac flowerin the first month.

She is part of a growing band ofwomen in Levin creating handmadepoppies for a special Anzac Day tributenext year.

Inspired by projects in Australia,Linda decided to create a wall of poppiesto mark 100 years since the first AnzacDay next April.

She has been joined by colleagues andcustomers at Te Takere, where she is AAServices lead. Family, friends andacquaintances of people are also joiningin. Her latest recruits are members of thesocial crochet group which meets everyWednesday at Te Takere.

The crochet group was started byJenny Goyne in September, essentially tohelp people learn to crochet but anyone

can take along their favourite handcraftand join in. Now the group is producingcrocheted or knitted poppies to adorn apanel in Te Takere for the Anzac Daytribute next April, and are enjoyingbeing part of the poppy project.

Chris Wells learned to crochet fromJenny but said the most important partfor her was making the poppies.

“I saw in the paper they were makingpoppies and I wanted to be involved init,” she said.

Sally McPhee is also learning tocrochet and said, as a newcomer to Levin,it was also a great way to meet people.

“It’s a lovely little social group,” shesaid.

Anyone is welcome to join the crochetgroup, or to pick up a pattern and startcrocheting or knitting in their own time.“We have more than 150 poppies, but weneed a lot more to fill a panel in the mainTe Takere space,” Linda said.

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IT was a day to celebrate at Summerset. Village manager Lynda Angus, left, presentedregistered nurse Judy McKay with her 10 year service certificate and badge. MsMcKay has had a strong presence at the retirement complex, according to Ms Angus,who said her work with residents had been exemplary, and that she had developed aspecial relationship with both residents and staff at Summerset.“Judy epitomises what Summerset is all about, creating a place that is much morethan a retirement centre but more of a small caring community, within a community,”Ms Angus said.

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FOXTON GOLF RESULTSTuesday October 28: Paul Stephens 42,Paul Rauhihi 41, Ivan Poole 39, JohnGrant 39, Lorna Soo 38, Tony Hunt 38.Thursday October 30: Rob Chrystall 8

up, Paul Hansen 5 up, Trevor Teal 4 up,Bob Lamond 3 up, Todd McGuigan 3 up.Saturday November 1: Presidents vsCaptain Trophy. Captains 35.6 -

Presidents 33.4.Overall Winner: Vicki Morgan 44.Group 1. George McDonald 40, Paul

Hansen 39, Dave McCall 38, Barry Peta38.Group 2. Murray Wan 42, Elliott Olson42, Lorna Soo 39, Russell Jack 37.

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Plenty of fish caught

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WAITARERE Fishing Club vicepresident Chris Judd, right,hooked the heaviest snapper atthe club’s annual LabourWeekend fishing competition,seen here with fellow-fishermanStu Reid and his snapper haul.

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GEOFF Herewini with his winning 12.01kg snapper that netted himboth the Harcourt Shield and Fletcher Memorial Trophy at theWaitarere Fishing Club annual prizegiving last month. Seen herewith Marion Fletcher.

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The fish were biting formembers of the WaitarereFishing Club during theirannual Labour Weekend clubcompetition.

Snapper, kahawai and redcod were weighed in, a total ofmore than 30 fish, with ChrisJudd hooking the biggest catchof the competition, a 5.5kgsnapper.

According to club memberMurray Hanlon, fishing hasimproved over the past months,despite changeable weatherconditions, with boatiesreporting good snapper, red codand gurnard numbers.

“Surfcasters are having abonanza time catching kahawaiat the Manawatu River mouth,”said Mr Hanlon.

Longliners were catchingmainly red cod, waiting for thesnapper to hopefully start

coming in closer over thecoming days, while whitebaiters enjoyed an excellent fewdays in early October.

“We’ll be keeping fingerscrossed for some good weatherand fishing leading up to theChristmas period,” he said.

Prizes were awarded for thebiggest catches of the year at theclub’s annual meeting lastmonth:

Heaviest snapper/heaviestsnapper longline (Harcourt Shield/FletcherMemorial Trophy) – 12.01kg,Geoff Herewini.

Heaviest snapper surfcasting(OceanBlueCup) – 2.84kg, AubreyNepia.

Heaviest snapper off boat(Waitarere FishingClubCup) –9.92kg, Lionel Curries.

Heaviest fish (LadiesCup) – 6.2kgsnapper, Pearl Reid

Heaviest gurnard (Gurnard Shield)– 1.4kg, RichardHutchby.

Heaviest kahawai (WhitlockCup) -

3.74kg, GrahamMoore.Heaviest kingfish (Herlihy Trophy)

– 14.22kg, DaveHuria.Heaviest fish, u-14 juniors (Hanlon

Cup) – 2.46kg kahawai, NyahMar.


SPORTS RESULTS

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LEVIN Golf Club Ladies Classic winners Levin Ladies Club Captain Nan Sterne andKay Wall (Otaki Golf Club), who had the lowest two-round score of 159.

BowlsCentral Bowling Club Levin:The club recently played the ChampionshipMen's singles, with 30men entered, playedunder the two life system. After four gameswere played on day one, nine remained. D.Walker drew the bye. On day two, after twogames played, it was down to four men, D.Madden, L. Bevan, B. Moran, all with one life,andWalker with two. In the semi-final, Walkerbeat Moran 21-11 andMadden beat Bevan21-13. The final betweenWalker andMaddensawWalker come out the winner 21-13.Sunset Bowls has started, everyWednesdayat 5.15pmwet or fine (indoor if wet), bowlssupplied, just bring flat sole shoes, everyonewelcome.RSA Bowls Club:The Armistice Tournament held on Thursdaywas filled to capacity with teams frommanydistrict clubs, bringing together many of the topbowlers. R.S.A. President John Graywelcomed all bowlers, Club Treasurer RoyJames recited the Ode, followed byWayneKaye on the trumpet with “The Last Post”. Thebowling was of very high standard with theShannon team proving superior. Thetournament was sponsored this year by I.C.Mark Ltd.1. Shannon =WoodyWoodmass, JohnMitchel, Peter Mac – 4 wins, 23 ends, 46points.2. Central Levin = Gary Burns, JohnGraumans, Barry Richardson – 4 wins, 21ends, 39 points.3. R.S.A. = Keith Cameron, Roy James, ArchieStevenson – 4 wins, 21 ends, 34 points.Members – Championship Pairs will continueat 9amSaturday, weather permitting.

CroquetCroquet Manawatu-Wanganui:Association Croquet Interclub Competition:There were contrasting results in this firstround with a 3-0 win to Tararua over Martonand a tight 2-1 win to Levin over RoseGardens. Feilding had this week's bye.Levin 2, Rose Gardens 1Individual Results: Betty Anderson (L) btAnnabel Neall (RG) 19-18; Monica Huisman(RG) bt Judith Hunt (L) 16-15; Lois Molloy &Bob Eyles (L) bt Betsy Bruere & Vince Neall(RG) 7-6.Tararua 3, Marton 0Individual results: Daryl Flood (T) bt KrinaFitchett (M) 25-5; Bethia Campbell (T) bt RobKirby (M) 15-7; Allan Sanson &GrahamRaynel (T) bt DavidWinmill & Mary McNae (M)20-15. Feilding - Bye.Points (net hoops in brackets): Tararua 3(+33), Levin 2 (+1), Rose Gardens 1 (-1),Marton 0 (-33), Feilding - Bye.

GolfLevin Golf Club:Tuesday: Ken Sterne, RonGibbard and TonyWelch 69 net. GrahamHislop 71. Alan Kearns,Dan Brizzle, Rod Harrison and Peter Clarke73.Two Peter Edwards.Thursday nine-hole: Darryl Baker 22. NgaireHunter 20. Bill Bradley and Alan Harcus 18.Barbara Jonasen and CoreyMacMillan 17.Two Ngaire Hunter.Early starters: Ralph Klaffke 4 up. Mike Atkins2 up. Peter Edwards and JohnMiller square.BruceMills Darren Puketapu and Brian Allen 1down. John Hewitson had the only two.Late starters: Rod Batchelar 41. CallumDunsmore and Philip Young 38. GrahamIrving 37. Roger Perring, John Saulbrey andRay Grout 36. Phil Fryer had a two at the 14thhole.Early starters at Marton Golf Club onSaturday: Robert Corkill 1st, JohnMiller 2nd,

MartyWallace andWarren Goyne 3rd.The club also went to Marton. Robert Ward 37.Ray Grout 35. David Louisson 34. Ali Upston,Keiran Corkill 33. We nearly had three twos.Ladies Classic, Moutere Group: Best GrossKayWall (Otaki) 159. Janine Carrell (Taupo)74. Claire Sorensen 73. Rosie Priest 72.JoanneWilton-Eadie 71.Tararua Group: Gross Rae Karatea(Hawkestone) 178. Lyn Edwards (Taupo) andJudy Prescott (Manor Park) 73. Nan Sterneand Janice Hesp 72. Audrey Harrison andBeth Miles 71.Waiopehu group: Gross KarenMartin(Trentham) 184. Margaret Chapple(Eketahuna) 79. Ann Davies (Levin) 77.Christine Gardener (Feilding) 76. IrisWehipeihana 75. Most points in a single roundMary Isherwood, Jenny Shiel, Diane Dunlop,Ros Gebbie.Coming Events.Next Sunday the course is closed for the

Championship finals. This is themostprestigious day in any golfing calendar. Whydon’t you come on out and be supportive?November 12, 7.30pm is the Annual Playersmeeting to elect a Club Captain and playersCommittee. Once again we are looking foryour support. Are you available to help? Themeeting will also decide what your fees will befor next year. An increase of around 4.6 percent is proposed by the Board ofManagement. There is a special meetingimmediately after the players meeting to alterthe constitution so that the subscription can beformally set at the players meeting each year.

ShowjumpingWairarapa A & P Show Showjumping results:Country TV Horse Grand Prix: Lucy Akers(Opiki) Letitbe 1, ClaireWilson (Waipukurau)McMillans Tipsey 2, ClaireWilson(Waipukurau) McMillans Claremont 3,Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Centrico 4,Anna Stephen (Carterton) Erle Grey 5, JamieHowieHowie (Taihape) Otairi Olivia 6.Pony Grand Prix: ShanaeMcKay (Levin)Guthrie 1, Matt Irvine (Takapau) Fun House 2,LucyMcHugh (Gisborne) Hawai Haka 3,WillMoffett (Hawke’s Bay) Utu 4, Olivia Ahlborn(Napier) Aorangi Ragtime 5, Millie Cudmore(Masterton) ApacheOne In AMillion 6.Caledonian Amateur Rider Series: NatashaMazey (Wellington) Kabo Lunar 1, GraemeIsaacson (Dannevirke) Lykon 2, Dana Sutton(Eketahuna) DownWind 3, Hayley-AnnOakley (Otaki) Master of Hossack 4, KaleighKent (Otane) Double J Sponge Bob 5,NatashaMazey (Wellington) Slashover 6.East Coast Performance Horses Five YearOld Series: ClaireWilson (Waipukurau)McMillans Chuck, Kim Best (Hawke’s Bay)Popeye, Brooke Zander (Waipukurau) DoubleJ Escape =1.Mitavite Six Year Old Series: Ashley Hart(Hastings) Kiwi Lux, Pearl Delaney-Girdlestone (Wellington) Illustrious, LucyAkers (Opiki) Hermanito =1.Goldengrove Stud Seven Year Old Series:ClaireWilson (Waipukurau) McMillansFredrika RE 1, Anna Stephen (Carterton)Lollypops SP 2, Maurice Beatson(Dannevirke)Wishing 3, Maurice Beatson(Dannevirke) Clearwater 4.Canterbury Young Rider Series: JaneWarren(Martinborough) Darkages 1, KathrynAlabaster (Bunnythorpe) Cricklewood Banjo 2.Teleford Junior Rider: Georgia Massie(Dannevirke) Double J Cloud Nine 1, ZoeStrawbridge (Waipukurau) Temptation NZPH2, Charlotte Gray (Levin) Bridgemere Havana3,Will Moffett (Hawke’s Bay) Mustang’sEdition 4,Will Moffett (Hawke’s Bay) KiwiMildee 5, Nick O’Leary (Wanganui) AyeCalypsos 6.


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DIABETES: Got Diabetes? Get Educated - FREE.Healthy Living Diabetes Management course inOtaki on Thursday 6th, 13th & 20th November5:30pm - 7:30pm. To register contact MHT DiabetesTrust (06) 357 5992 oremail [email protected]

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DeathsDIXON,Colin William.Of Levin. Gone to bewith God on Saturday,November 1, 2014, aged81 years. Dearly lovedhusband of Elizabethfor 59 years.Loved father andfather-in-law ofSandra and John(Tauranga), Alisonand Rod (Hong Kong),and Geoff and Sonja(Palm. Nth). LovedGrandad of 12 andGreat Grandad of 10.

A celebration of Colin’slife will be held at TheLevin Baptist Church,Rugby St, Levin, onThursday, November6, 2014 at 2:00pmfollowed by privatecremation.

FLETCHER,Kerry William.Ex RNZN anddedicated Paramedicand Tutor, recentlyretired. Of Levin. OnNovember 3, 2014, athis home, aged 70years. Cherishedhusband of Ranae.Dearly loved fatherand father-in-law ofRhonda, Leigh andMolly; Rachel,Elizabeth and Emily.Loved grandfather ofDylan, Jorjah, Shaye,Kyra, Quaid, Darcieand Tegan. Lovedbrother and brother-in-law of Ann andRichard Perry (Levin),Sharon and BrianBilling (Masterton),Bryan and Kathy(Waipukurau), andAlan (dec’d). A loveduncle of many niecesand nephews. Extraspecial nephew ofMarion and Rex.

Has gone to be withthe Lord.

A celebration of Kerry’slife will be held at TheFuneral Home, 545Queen St East, Levin,on Friday November 7,2014, at 11:00am.Private cremation tofollow at The AvenueCrematorium, Levin.Messages to 547 QueenSt East, Levin.

KERR,George Samuel.On October 30, 2014, athome peacefully,surrounded by hisfamily, aged 15.Cherished son ofMichael and Philippa,adored brother ofEmma and Grace(Wellington).Treasured grandson ofGeorge and EileenKerr (Levin) anddearly loved nephew ofElaine and Des Neilland awesome cousin ofAshleigh and Ryan(Dunedin). Lovedgreat nephew ofBarbara and the lateJim Magee and cousinof James (Levin) andKarina and EdwardBenton (Belfast).

“Peace be thine”

NEW,Frederick Wallace (Fred).Of Levin, Lower Huttand Foxton. Diedpeacefully on October31, 2014, aged 85 years.Loved and missed byhis wife June andsister JeanettePartridge. Lovedfather and father-in-law of Vicky and Paul,Paul and Donna, andhisgrandchildren Amyand Thomas, James,Olivia, Samantha, andgreat grandchildrenKeira and Braxton.

In accordance withFred’s wishes aprivate cremation hasbeen held. Messagesplease to The NewFamily, C/- 284 OxfordStreet, Levin 5510.

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PERREAU,Cheryl Lois.On October 30, 2014,suddenly at home.Dearly loved wife ofMurray, cherishedMum of Angela andChris, Janelle andLeighton, Keri andPhillip, Renee and Joe,beloved Gran of Ben,Sophie, Rhyleigh,Hadley, Kobie andBraxton. Loved sisterof Howard andLyreene Johnson.

A celebration ofCheryl’s life will beheld at the ManawatuMarine Boating Club,Hartley Street, FoxtonBeach TODAY,Wednesday November5, 2014, at 1:00pm,followed by intermentat the Foxton LawnCemetery. Messages to69 Hartley Street,Foxton Beach.

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Acknowledgements

FamilyNoticesLYONS,Ailsa Muriel.We would like tosincerely thankeveryone for their loveand support in therecent passing ofAilsa. Special thanksto the support and caregiven to Ailsa, fromthe Lavender BlueCarers, MasonicVillage staff andPriests andParishioners of StJosephs Parish. Thankyou for the cards,letters, flowers, foodand also for thedonations toFriedreichs AtaxiaResearch. We areextremely grateful tothose who attended theRosary and RequiemMass - both werevibrant, spirit filledcelebrations of Ailsa’slife, providing comfortto our family. Specialthanks to Fr MichaelMcCabe - we havewonderful memoriesforever in our hearts.Please accept this as apersonalacknowledgementfrom the LyonsFamily.

In MemoriamWILTON,Valarie Rita.Passed away 1 year ago

2~11~2013Your life was a blessing

to us allYour memory a treasure

You are loved beyondwords

And missed beyondmeasure.

Mickey, Dianne, Faye,Tracey and Christopherand whanau.

The Office Christmas PartySaturday 13 December

Come along and join our party. The Levin RSA Community Clubis hosting a Combined OfficeChristmas Party on Saturday the 13th of December. Let us take all the hard work out oforganising your Workplace or Social Clubs’ Christmas Party while you take all the glory!

For just $35.00 per head we will provide:

• A Sumptuous Christmas Buffet • The Emerald Brothers Band to dance the night away• Themed Christmas decorations and Bon Bons • Reserved Company tables of 10• Party from 6pm till late.

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LEVIN RSA COMMUNITY CLUB

Poppies RestaurantNew A La Carte Menu

Friday & SaturdayFrom 6.00pm (bookings preferred)

Lunch: Tues, Fri & Sun from mid-day

Wednesday 5th: Members Draw $400,Rock n Roll from 7pm

Thursday 6th: Sequence Dancing 7pmFriday 7th: Glen Carley Country

Music Show from 6:30pmSunday 9th: Country & Variety Show

from 1pmMonday 10th: Indoor Bowls, Darts,

Snooker 7pmTuesday 11th: Sequence Dancing 10am,

Fun Race Meeting from 4pm

Horowhenua District CouncilPh. 06 366 0999 (24 hours) Fax. 06 366 0983Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540126 Oxford Street, Levin 5510Website [email protected]

TEMPORARY ROADCLOSURE

Gladstone Road, LevinA section of Gladstone Road will be closedbetween 7.00am and 6.00pm from Monday10 November to Wednesday 12 November.

This is to undertake repairs to the retainingwall just north of the Makahika OutdoorPursuits Centre at 865 Gladstone Road.

Council apologises for any inconveniencecaused.

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Toyota hybrid tops seven million sales

MILESTONE: Toyota's market-leading hybrid range (clockwise) — Camry, Prius v, Prius and Prius c.

Global sales of Toyota’s hybrid cars(including Lexus) have now passed themilestone of seven million vehicles.

Firmly established as the world’slargest producer of hybrid vehicles, theToyota hybrid tally includes 3.3 millionsold in Japan, 2.5 million in the UnitedStates and 770,000 in Europe.

The latest one-million sales wereachieved in record time — just ninemonths after Toyota (including Lexus)reached the six-million hybrid thresholdin December last year, which doubled thethree million total passed in February2011.

The milestone of 1 million hybridswas reached in May 2007.

Globally, Prius accounts for almosthalf the overall total with 3.36 millionsales — making it easily the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle.

Toyota estimates its hybrid vehicleshave cut carbon-dioxide emissions byapproximately 49 million tonnes andsaved about 18 million kilolitres of fuelcompared with vehicles of similar sizeand driving performance using petrol-only engines.

Toyota began selling the Prius in theJapan in December 1997 and in NewZealand in 2001.

Camry Hybrid has been built inAustralia since 2010 while the Prius wasexpanded into a family of three vehiclesin 2012 with the addition of the Prius ccity car and the Prius v seven-seater.

Over the 17 years since the first Priuswas launched, Toyota has endeavouredto encourage the mass-market adoptionof hybrid vehicles, which use less fueland emit fewer tailpipe emissions thanequivalent petrol-only models.

Toyota has positioned hybrid and itsrelated developments as coretechnologies for the 21st century.

The company therefore plans tocontinue working to enhanceperformance, reduce costs and expand itsproduct line-up to create vehicles that

are popular with consumers.Next year, Toyota will start selling its

first mass-produced hydrogen fuel-cellhybrid vehicle in Japan, Europe and theUnited States.Toyota’s hybrid vehicle chronology■ December 1997 — Prius launched inJapan■ November 2000 — Cumulative Prius salesreach 50,000 vehicles■ March 2002 — Cumulative hybrid vehiclesales reach 100,000

■ September 2003 — Prius completelyredesigned■ October 2005 — Cumulative hybridvehicle sales reach 500,000■ May 2007 — Cumulative global hybridvehicle sales reach 1 million■ May 2009 — Third-generation Priuslaunched■ August 2009 — Cumulative global hybridvehicle sales reach 2 million■ February 2011 — Cumulative globalhybrid vehicle sales reach 3 million

■ April 2012 — Cumulative global hybridsales reach 4 million■ October 2012 — Global hybrid sales topone million in a year for the first time■ March 2013 — Cumulative global hybridvehicle sales reach 5 million■ June 2013 — Cumulative Prius sales topthree million vehicles■ December 2013 — Cumulative globalhybrid vehicle sales reach 6 millionSeptember 2014 — Cumulative global hybridvehicle sales reach 7 million


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