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DRESS TO IMPRESS: Oxford Stbusinesses are supporting LevinMusic Month Day on Saturday,with prizes for the best dressediconic Kiwi or musician andspecial deals for shoppers. Fromleft: Eboney Taylor as Pink, SueWilks from SportsWorld, CherryPie Bernina owner Lynette Collis,King’s Sound Centre owner PaulKing as Split Enz co-frontman NeilFinn. PHOTO: TANYA WOOD

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Feast of bands lined up to mark music month in town on Saturday

Bop while you shop, asLevin’s Oxford St becomes alive music stage thisSaturday.

More than 30 musiciansare lining up for Levin MusicMonth Day, lifting the lid onsome surprising local talent,according to organiserEboney Taylor from King’sSound Centre.

‘‘We have some amazingtalent in Horowhenua thatgoes largely unnoticed orsimply unknown. A lot ofpeople would be surprised toknow that we haveprofessional musicians livinghere. They could be yourneighbour and you wouldn’tknow,’’ she said.

New Zealand Music Month,May, has been celebrated for13 years and Levin’s day isdesigned to showcase sometruly amazing homegrownKiwi talent and celebrate all thingsKiwiana, said Ms Taylor.

Bands, soloists and musicians,performing all genre of music from pop,rock’n’roll, reggae and jazz to folk,classical, soul and Bavarian, will beplaying 45-minute sets around the CBDbetween 10am and 2pm. While themajority of musicians are local, there willbe a Palmerston North and a

Christchurch band also playing. All musicis acoustic-based and the public will havethe chance to mix and mingle with themusicians during the day.

As well as music, there will be an audiovisual technology display from Foxton’sMAVtech museum, guitar makingdemonstration by Kerry Truscott fromChAoz Guitars and talk by John Dix, theauthor of Stranded in Paradise: New

Zealand rock’n’roll, 1955-1988.‘‘We want this to be the musical

version of the arts trail,’’ Ms Taylor said.She said Oxford St businesses and

other organisations ‘‘jumped on thebandwagon’’ from day one. “Everyone hasbeen hugely positive and some shop staffwill be dressing up for the day as well asdecorating shop windows and providingprizes and special shopper’s deals.”

With a busy Queen’s Birthday weekendon the highway expected, Ms Taylor ishoping there’ll be an even bigger audiencewith motorists parking up to check out thelocal music scene. ‘‘We’ve already got thehype and excitement generated with thebusinesses so now it’s down to the rest ofHorowhenua and everyone else to comeand join in the fun. I think it’s just going tobe awesome.’’

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HAVE YOUR SAYLetters should contain yourname, address and phonenumber, whether handwrittenor sent by email. Noms de plumenot accepted. Letters should beno longer than 300 words.Letters can be emailed to:[email protected]

Re Students’ Vision (letters,May 21). The principal of OhauSchool, quite rightly is to beproud of her students and hope-fully the students will grow upand continue to participate inLocal Government, not becausethey want something from theCouncil, but because they havea real interest in communityaffairs. Yes, the council cham-ber may have been temporarilyfilled on this occasion by par-ents or grandparents, thatnormally happens when anorganisation wants the councilto put their hand in the rate-payers pocket to pay for a petproject.

Regrettably it was a shamethat the same amount ofenthusiasm and support wasnot given to Submission No. 178to make the road to the beachbush walkway safer by reducingthe speed limit and the widen-ing of the road. It’s diabolicalthat the Council has no avail-able funding to make the roadsafer but can find funds to do thebush walkway.

The principal should havethought twice before makingderogatory remarks about theprevious speaker.

The speaker the principalrefers to in her letter is one ofthe few residents in Horo-whenua who regularly standsup for every ratepayer/residentand the preservation of theenvironment, and is normally

treated with disdain by ourcommunity leaders. If moreOhau residents regularly wereattenders or speakers at councilmeetings they would observethe lack of decorum and respectgiven to regular speakers.

Rather than writing letters tothe editor the principal wouldbe better educating local politicsand protection of the environ-ment to her students, not justgiving them accolades for doingsomething that will only benefitthemselves.

D M THOMSONLevin

Stuart StA complaint of a broken foot-path in Stuart St, Levin hasresulted in all berm trees felled,new footpaths and drive run-upscompletely redone, and also newstreet lighting. None of theabove work was planned orfunds allocated in the last year’sAnnual Plan budget.

But it does not end there;three days after the last piece ofconcrete was laid the engineerswere there to inspect the workand lo and behold the oneproblem that the street did havehad not been addressed (Flood-ing on the corner into ArgyleStreet) so, their best remedy wasto get out the cans of spray-paintto show the next lot of workerswhere to cut the brand newconcrete.

The total revamp of StuartStreet is still ongoing — watchthat space. A fantastic precedentfor all other problems to beremedied. It’s now looking goodfor Lindsay Road. Anyone elsegot a problem that they wantsorted out?

K S THOMSONLevin

KidnappingOver the past month theReligion of Peace has loomedlarge in international newsagain, with the kidnapping ofhundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls to sell as slaves or be forcedinto marriages with forcedconversions to Islam in obedi-ence to the Koran.

Now we have a real twist injustice in Sudan. MeriamIbrahim, was born to a Muslimfather, raised by her Christianmother and she married aChristian. She is pregnant, hasbeen in prison since February,and told to renounce Christian-

ity or face death. According toIslamic law (Sharia) a Muslimcan only be put to death forthree reasons, two of which shehas allegedly violated, commit-ting adultery and leaving Islam.

As a technical apostate she isworthy of death; Sharia offersno other alternative. Becauseshe is married to a Christianman, which Sharia does notrecognise, she is, in theirtwisted minds, committingadultery. A Muslim man maymarry a Muslim, a Christian ora Jew (all the children born tothem are legally consideredMuslim, even if they rejectIslam), but a Muslim womancan only marry a Muslim man;she has no other choice.

The judge in Sudan gave herthree days to revert to Islam, sherefused. The verdict is that afterthe baby is born she will receive100 lashes, then after the baby isweaned she will be hung todeath. The father will not beallowed the child for it also mustbe raised Muslim.

We take for granted in ourcountry the freedom to choosewhat we believe, who we marryand what we can say, includingcriticising a twisted barbariclaw code. These are fundamen-tal freedoms, and fundamen-tally denied to all who liveunder Sharia, especially non-Muslims. We don’t want it here.

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Green Party candidateabandons Otaki bid

Otaki Green Party candidateSam Ferguson has announcedhis decision to withdraw hiscandidacy from the 2014campaign due to personalreasons. ‘‘I look forward to theGreen Party achieving our bestelection result ever this year.While I won't be continuing as acandidate, I will be 100 per centbehind our campaign efforts toincrease our party vote,’’ MrFerguson said. At this time noreplacement candidate has beenannounced.

Electra chief tospeak at Te Takere

The Electra Business AfterFive event, tomorrow at TeTakere in Levin, will featureretiring Electra chief executiveJohn Yeoman. From NelsonStreet in Levin, all the way toNigeria. Its onwards andupwards for Electra. MrYeoman will give an update onthe Electra Group of companies.The group has grown from aregional company to includesubsidiaries which supplysoftware and servicesinternationally. Learn howElectra has achieved this whilemaintaining the safety andreliability of its core electricitynetwork and positioning it tomeet future growth demands inHorowhenua and Kapiti.

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PRIDE CONTENDER:Chris Henry has beennominated for hiscommunity spirit, that hashelped young peopleachieve and a familysettle into a new country.

Pride of NZ is a means of findingthose special people who seldomcome forward to beacknowledged for the work theydo behind the scenes thatbenefits the community.

Former police officer ChrisHenry is one of those people.

Through his good nature hecontinues to make a positiveimpact on the lives of youngpeople in Horowhenua and hasbeen nominated in the Pride ofNZ awards.

Chris grew up with a scoutingbackground, something he holdsclose to his heart.

He says the principles ofscouting have, to a large degree,made him the person he is today,and encourage him to carry onpassing on what he has learntover the years to young people,guiding them to make gooddecisions in life.

After spending 10 years withthe police, finishing his servicein Kapiti, he decided to move thefamily to Manakau and a rurallifestyle.

Chris got his two childreninto Kotokua scout group andbecame a scout leader.

But it is not just hisinvolvement with scouts thatsingled Chris out as one of thosespecial community-mindedpeople, he has made a significantimpact on a family that moved toa new country, not knowinganyone and feeling isolated.

The family of three came fromSouth Africa. Being in a foreigncountry, without any family orfriends to assist them, they werefinding it hard.

They were introduced to thescouts. Chris made them feel likepart of a family and their sonovercame many obstacles in life

due to Chris’ understandingnature and leadership.

Over a relatively short time,they managed to gain a widercircle of acquaintances andfriends as Chris involved themwith events in the community.

The family believe thatthrough Chris’ influence theirson has excelled. He is confident,well behaved, doing wellacademically, making goodchoices and has made goodfriends.

That is one of manysignificant successes that Chrishas had over the years.

He is a firm believer that if aperson does good things, then

good things will happen to them.In his current job with New

Zealand Home Loans he has theability to make huge differencesto people. Home loans can becrippling, and put enormouspressure on parents.

‘‘I’m in a position where I canhelp people achieve what theywant without the stress, thatgives me a good feeling,’’ he said.

Chris says the greatestpleasure in life is helping others,because you do make a differenceand that is important.

‘‘To get nominated forsomething is a fantastic honour,but that is not why I getinvolved,’’ he said.


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Rescue crew in rightplace at right timeCrews on the Palmerston North-based rescue helicopter flew fourmissions this week.

Base manager and pilot ChrisMoody said on Tuesday, May 20,the crew flew out on a nightmission to Pahiatua for a mansuffering a serious medicalcondition.

The patient was stabilised bythe on-board St John Ambulanceintensive care paramedic andtransported by road ambulance toPalmerston North Hospital.

The helicopter wasimmediately redirected toDannevirke for an elderly mansuffering a life-threateningmedical condition. He wasairlifted to Palmerston NorthHospital.

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injuries and required specialisttreatment. Mr Moody said it isbelieved the injuries weresustained in a cooking accident.

While returning to PalmerstonNorth, the helicopter crewoverflew a hunting scene atPoroutawhao, near Levin, wherea rider appeared to be injured onthe ground.

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Public have say onDraft Annual Plan

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HOROWHENUA District Councilchief executive DavidClapperton.

The level of positive feedbackon Horowhenua DistrictCouncil’s Draft Annual Planhas been very pleasing, sayschief executive DavidClapperton.

‘‘We thank all those whohave taken part in what is avery important part of our workserving our community,’’ hesaid.

Horowhenua DistrictCouncil received 181submissions to the DraftAnnual Plan and all wereconsidered duringdeliberations on Wednesdayand Thursday this week.

Mr Clapperton said reportsby council staff providedguidance to councillors on eachsubmission.

‘‘The recommendations inthe Council officers' reportswere just that —recommendations. Finaldecisions rested withcouncillors,’’ Mr Clappertonsaid.

Before the submissionshearings held earlier thismonth, submitters who hadchosen to speak also receiveddraft recommendations onreports.

‘‘This new process providedthem with an opportunity tocomment on the draft reports,also creating a moretransparent and engagingprocess,’’ Mr Clapperton said.

He says it is also encouragingto see the public take advantage

of the Draft Annual Plansubmissions process to requestexpenditure for a variety ofprojects.

These included:■ $75,000 to be spent onfootpaths, street lighting andstormwater in Tokomaru

$50,000 to be spent on retro-fitting LED lights intoexisting streetlightsthroughout the District.■ $20,000 to redevelop thesouthern end of StuartDonnelly Park in Foxton.■ $124,000 for improvementsto Thompson House.■ Reinstating $1.68 millioncontribution to ahydrotherapy pool and theAquatic Centreredevelopment.■ $20,000 for sand dunemanagement at FoxtonBeach.■ $25,000 for a beach accesstrack at Ohau.■ $32,000 for the ManawatuRiver loop walkway at Foxtonin partnership with Save ourRiver Trust.

‘‘These additions to theAnnual Plan show how we, asa council, are more thanwilling to listen to thecommunity’s requests aroundwhat they believe will addvalue to Horowhenua,’’ MrClapperton said.

The decisions made duringdeliberations will now beincorporated into the finalAnnual Plan for 2014/2015,which is due to be adopted bycouncil on Wednesday.

The final Annual Plan willbe publicly available fromFriday from Council ServiceCentres, Te Takere andDistrict Libraries and onlineat www.horowhenua.govt.nz


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Powerful choirperform at station

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SURPRISE VISIT: Wellington Community Choir testifyto the power of song at Mangahao Power Station.

Ninety members of theWellington CommunityChoir had somethingspecial to sing about earlierthis month as theyembarked on a mystery tripto one of the oldest largepower stations in NewZealand.

The mystery trip toMangahao Power Station,near Shannon in theManawatu, was part ofWellington CommunityChoir’s annual getaway,organised by local author,investigative journalist andchoir member NickyHagar.

“Every year we organisefor the choir to go on anadventure outing where wefind interesting places tovisit on the way to a finaldestination,” he said.

“This year all choirmembers knew we wereheading to an event atRegent Theatre inPalmerston North, buteverywhere we visitedalong the way was asurprise. And the visit toMangahao Power Stationwas undoubtedly thehighlight,” he said.

While there, the group ofsingers took a guided tourof the historic four-storybuilding and concludedtheir visit by joiningtogether in harmonydirectly outside.

“To honour the place,and to publicly recognise

the opportunity we weregiven, we sang an Africansong but changed the lyricsto be about MangahaoPower Station,” Nicky said.

“The original plan wasto sing inside the building,but the incredible noise ofthe turbines would havedrowned us out. It is trulyfascinating inside and weare grateful that we got tosing at such a majesticplace at all.”

Nicky said the trip wasmade possible because ofelectricity retailer andgenerator King CountryEnergy (KCE), who own theMangahao Power Station,and station supervisor PaulRobinson.

“KCE put me in touchwith Paul, who offered tocome back from holidayespecially to open the

building for us to tour,” hesaid.

Both Paul and KCEretail business managerHelen Peacock said it was apleasure to have the choirchoose the MangahaoPower Station as itssurprise destination.

“The group was eager tolisten and learn about thestation and all its features,and they went on to enrichthe visit with theirsinging,” Paul said.

“As owners of theMangahao Power Station,KCE is thrilled to see thebuilding being used notonly for its industrialpurposes, but also for theenjoyment of the public. Wewish the choir all the bestfor the practises andperformances ahead ofthem,” Helen said.


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Students can save a packet by not smoking

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SHOWING THE WAY: Maori students at Horowhenua College will be leading a new quit smoking programme, SOS – Smoke or Save,encouraging their peers to think about the money they could save if they don’t smoke. From left: BNZ Levin manager LesleyForward, Horowhenua College student Enni Toafa, MDHB Maori Health Advisor Doug Edwards, Horowhenua College student JaxGardner-Cook, Horowhenua College acting principal Sharon Moerkerk. PHOTO: TANYA WOOD

By TANYAWOOD

Don’t smoke and save money.That’s the simple message a group of

Maori Horowhenua College students willbe spreading as part of the SOS — Smokeor Save — initiative launched at theLevin college this month.

The brainchild of MidCentral DistrictHealth Board Maori Health AdvisorDoug Edwards, SOS is specificallydesigned to be student-led with supportfrom MidCentral DHB and BNZ Levin,which will provide financial advice.

Mr Edwards said SOS was focused onRangatahi (Maori youth), found to bedouble the percentage of regularsmokers, compared to the generalpopulation, in the latest ASH survey.

‘‘We want our young people not tostart smoking in the first place,’’ MrEdwards said.

‘‘The whole kaupapa [purpose] isabout bringing up a new healthygeneration. For SOS to be truly effectivewe need Rangatahi generating the ideasand running the programme.

‘‘Young people need to make acommitment to something, whether it’sto smoke or to save money.’’

Year 12 student Jax Gardner-Cook,heading up the leadership group, said acompetition to win an iPhone 5C for thebest poster, song, video or otherresource, to encourage young peoplebecome smokefree, is being run topromote the programme at the college.The competition is being supported byMidCentral DHB.

‘‘I would like to see a new generationgrow up healthier,’’ said Ms Gardner-Cook.

‘‘People out there are also strugglingfinancially. When you smoke you takeaway money you could use for yourfamily and we need to push thismessage.’’

BNZ Levin manager Lesley Forwardsaid students who choose to take upsmoking needed to look at the financial

cost. ‘‘Smoking a packet of cigarettes aweek for a year is burning away $1040.Smoking a pack every day for a year,which happens in some families, is $7000that could be spent on other things,’’ shesaid.

‘‘This is a conversation young peoplecan have with their families.’’

Horowhenua College acting principalSharon Moerkerk said she was excitedabout the new programme. ‘‘It’s studentstaking control and doing what they know

works for them and the message will bemore powerful because it comes fromthem.’’

The SOS programme is planned to berolled out to other colleges and schoolsin the district later this year.


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Activities give youthwork opportunitiesBy BRIARMOFFATT

SOCIAL SECTOR TRIAL UPDATE

The month began with akaleidoscope of activities,from holiday programmesand youth raves to collegeballs and the beginning ofTerm 2.

With three different holidayprogrammes on offer through the SocialSector Trial, there were plenty ofactivities for young people to take partin.

Life to the Max offered twoprogrammes.

One was a week of day trips thatincluded scuba lessons at Dive HQ, avisit to Te Papa, a wearable arts creationand fashion parade, and the ever-popularpaintball session.

The other was the Amaze Dance hip-hop programme. Dozens of participantslearnt their dance routines during theweek and then performed for a crowd atthe finale performance, held at TeTakere.

The local dance crew, Gem-In-Eye,were excited to be the tutors for thisyear’s programme.

Te Takere hosted the YouthTech 14holiday programme. Young peopleinterested in information technologywere offered a week of learning withtutors from around New Zealand who are

experts in their fields. The weekconcluded with a field trip to WetaDigital in Wellington to learn where acareer in IT could take them.

I would like to thank everyone thatwas involved in organising anddelivering these holiday programmes,including the parents and caregiverswho ensured their children wereregistered and attended each day.

Youth Connections is underway. Thisinitiative asked local business ownersand retailers, who are members of theTruant Free CBD, to assist our youngpeople to obtain their first job by offeringa minimum of one-two hours of workeach week.

Thanks to the fantastic communityspirit, the team at New World Levinstepped up to the challenge by openingthat door into the world of successfulemployment.

After a nerve-wracking first jobinterview for the applicant and acceptinga job offer, they are now working at NewWorld.

SportsWorld have also offered toemploy someone.

If there are any other businesses inthe CBD and wider community that areable to join in with this project, or wouldlike more information, please contactJess Ward at Life to the Max on (06)368-8005.

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COMBINING TALENTS: Award-winning playwright and director Valerie Franklin andDrama teacher/director Samantha McLean are planning to draw the potential talentout of Horowhenua writers.

Helping to put wordsinto action on stageHorowhenua has an abundance ofuntapped talent, singers, musicians,dancers and writers, according toplaywright Valerie Franklin and directorSamantha McLean.

They are now searching for writerswho have a desire to put pen to paper andwrite a play but are unsure of how to getthe best out of their ideas.

Starting in June, Mrs Franklin andMiss McLean will be holding an eight-week script writing course at TeTakere.

Mrs Franklin says everyone has a playin their head, ‘‘what we intend to do is helpthem put that idea into a script form’’.

She said during the course, thosetaking part will be guided through theprocess of structuring the script,developing sub plots and developingcharacters.

Miss McLean says, as a director, it isessential that once she has read the script,she can see the characters in her mind andwhere they move on stage, their

expressions and the way they shoulddeliver certain lines.

She says live theatre is a wonderfulexperience, to watch people interpret andwork with direction to capture, thehumorous and serious acts.

Mrs Franklin says there is a lot more toproducing a script for international agentslike Playmarket than writing furiously ona pad, and sending it off for consideration.

Over the eight weeks, Mrs Franklin andMiss McLean will touch on many subjects,including copyrights and fee payment toAPRA for music used during theproduction, lighting, sound and venues.

‘‘Once I’ve finished writing a play andsecure a venue, I start to get excited,because I know that someone is going toturn up to auditions who is just perfect fora particular role,’’ Mrs Franklin said.

The scriptwriting course begins nextWednesday at TeTakere. For moreinformation contact Mrs Franklin on 021296 8749.


Wall St’s crookedrort exposedBy TONYVERDON

CROOKS: Michael Lewis exposes faster-than-the-eye practices that are netting highfrequency traders undeserved big bucks. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

Flash Boys—Cracking the

Money Code byMichael

Lewis Penguin Books $50FLASH Boys is a revealing andtroubling expose of theshenanigans behind highfrequency share trading on the

United States’ Wall St.It reveals a depressing picture

suggesting the ugliest human traits ofgreed and avarice that lay behind theglobal financial crisis, still thrive at thecentre of the world's most powerfulfinancial markets.

Now controlled by computer codes toocomplex for most people to comprehend,the world's money trade is being stung bya clever few who essentially use thespeed of the system to skim off hugeprofits, ultimately paid for by Joe publicinvestor.

Author Michael Lewis knows how theinternational money markets workbecause he began his career as a traderwith international brokers SalomonBrothers. His previous books haveincluded accounts of the near-collapse ofthe markets in 2009.

Merchant banks and others in Wall Stand elsewhere developed complexsecurities based on mortgages sold topeople who could not afford them.

They sold investments based on dodgyloans which ultimately led to the globalfinancial crisis.

But lessons learned seem to have beenforgotten quickly, as a new generation ofmoney traders and bankers has used theswitch to ultra-fast electronic trading tomake billions of dollars.

The advent of broadband and satellitecommunications transformed the wayshares and other commodities are tradedthrough the New York Stock Exchangeand the various Chicago exchanges.

Lewis argues the financial marketshave changed too rapidly for our mentalpicture of individuals shouting buy andsell orders across the exchange floor toremain true to life. Now the US stockmarket trades inside black computerboxes.

He says what happens inside thoseblack boxes is so complex that few caneven understand the processes let aloneexplain them to the public.

Flat-footed government regulatorshave struggled to understand how thesystems work and those who dounderstand what happens are making somuch money they have no incentive toreveal the truth.

The whole issue of high frequencytrading, in which shares are bought andsold in nanoseconds, must be one of themost difficult and potentially boring

stories a writer could tell.But Lewis uses the story of a computer

programmer's prosecution for revealingsupposedly secret Goldman Sachscomputer code to unfold his bigger story.

Flash Boys moves quickly on to theefforts of a little-known Canadian bankerworking in Wall St to unravel themysteries of the market processes.

The group the banker, BradKatsuyama, formed spent years trying tounravel the pathways used by highfrequency traders and the role theyplayed in the markets.

Taking on some of the most powerfulinstitutions and people in the financialmarkets, the group finally formedIndependent Trading Exchange, anexchange which promises clients it cansidestep the high frequency traders andtheir mark-ups.

The IEX opened for business last year,and recent reports suggest it is thrivingand gaining clients from moretraditional trading houses.

The margins high frequency tradersmake are small but the massive size ofthe US markets mean they are makingmillions of dollars a week.

Finally, United States regulatoryauthorities are launching large-scaleinvestigations into the markets, some ofthem in the wake of the revelations inthis book.

The term ‘‘best-seller'' is over-used butappropriate here. Flash Boys sold anastonishing 135,000 copies in the USduring its first week of publication.

It is a gripping read, cleverlycombining the narrative of financialmarket outriders challenging theinstitutional market makers, some ofwhom are skimming the system for theirown benefit.

No doubt Flash Boys has been a bigseller among Wall St traders, and some ofthem will be feeling distinctlyuncomfortable about their profitableenterprises being exposed.

CHALKLE CLASSESEvery Monday:Tai Chi: 10am, Te Takere.TodaySpanish lessons: This class is for Spanishspeakers of all levels. The focus is onexpanding vocabulary, grammar, andconversation skills through group participationand exercises. Suitable for all levels ofproficiency. A series of 10 weeks initially andongoing for those whomight want to know alittle more. 7.30pm Te Takere Education Suite.French lessons: French for travel classeshave been extended due to popular demand.7pm.Planning your retirement: Bernard Long onputting a financial plan together. This class ispart of a series of five on planning forretirement. The sessions starts at 6pm and runfor around 90minutes.TomorrowLet’s Talk: Being able to speak and use ourvoices confidently is important in many parts ofour day-to-day lives. In this class we will learnhow to use our voices confidently in a range ofdifferent situations. Series of five classes.

10.30am, Te Takere education suite.Snappy CVs: Learn to build a CV sellingyourself to your next employer. Te Takereeducation suite. 10am.Build your own website: A series of fiveclasses. 6.30pm, Education suite, Te Takere.Wednesday June 4Spanish lessons: 7.30pm, Te TakereEducation Suite.French lessons: 7pm.Planning your retirement: Carl Houston onkeeping active, 6pm in openmeeting room.Saturday June 14Grief seminar – life after loss: An informativeseminar that covers the nature of grief, how itaffects you and some practical tips to get youthrough the times ahead. Hosted by Neser,grief educator, University of Otago,Wellington.1pm. RSVP KathrynMark, phone 368-8108.■ For full details of the classes, including fees,and to enrol, visit the chalkle website,www.chalkle.com (click on ‘find a class in yourcommunity’) or talk to the friendly Te Takerestaff. It is important to enrol as classes will becancelled if there is not sufficient numbers.

WHAT’S ONExhibition space: Horowhenua Arts Trailartists in residence at Te Takere have a displayof some of their work.TodayBootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday andWednesday), 6.45am-7.30am.Cooking on a budget: A qualified pastry chefwho runs cooking classes in Palmerston Northwill be in Te Takere for a demonstration ofcooking nutritional food on a budget. AutaMcDonald will show that good food doesn’thave to cost a fortune – a bit of planning andorganisingmeans it doesn’t take forever toprepare ameal. Ideal for mums, and dads,retired folk or anymember of the community.From 10am.Rapper visiting: Christchurch rapper Scribewill be in the Contact Youth Space to share hisstory, and inspire young people in thecommunity. Free event from 5pm-6pm.TomorowBaby play: Youth Space, 9am-12pm.FridayTechnology clinic for seniors: Presented bySeniornet – just bring along your digital device

and the patient tutors from Seniornet will helpyou figure out any problems. 2pm-4pm.SaturdayMusic Month finale: Author John Dix will bethe guest speaker during a day ofperformances by local musicians. Dix wroteStranded in Paradise, the first comprehensivebook of New Zealand rock and roll whichbecame a cult classic. 10am to 2pm.TuesdayBaby play: Youth Space, 9am-12pm.Toddler time: Children’s library, 10am-10.30am.JP clinic: Kowhai Room, 11.30am-1.30pm.Wednesday June 4Friends of the Library morning tea: Formerlibrarian Rosalie Blake will give a talk on talkingbooks. All welcome. 10.15am.Play writing class: Hosted by award-winningplaywright Val Franklin and drama teacherSamanthaMcLean. 6.16pm-7.30pm. Eight-week course. For further information contactVal Franklin 021 296 8749 or [email protected].

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Be educated, informed, inspired or giveyour creativity a boost — all this canhappen if you pick up a magazine.

We have a wonderful selection ofmagazines at Te Takere. You might besurprised at what you can find. I havechosen a selection of some of the great titleswe have on offer.

If you are into green living try some ofthese titles. Published in Australia GreenLifestyle, Earth Garden, Green Living andWarm Earth Organic Gardening are allgreat mags with informative articles andhandy tips and advice to start on the path tosustainable living.

If you have some small acreage you can’tgo past New Zealand Lifestyle Block, theideas in there will keep you busy. OrganicNZ covers everything from gardening toshopping and eating — it really is full ofgreat advice if organic is the way you wantto go.

There are also a lot of magazines that willkeep the man of the house entertained.Wanting to do some DIY? Then you wantHandyman, a New Zealand magazine.

Rather have a go in the outdoors? Thentry New Zealand Rod and Rifle, NZ Bike, andProfessional Skipper. There are also a few

titles that you might not know we have —Black Belt, NZ League and RailwayModeller.

If heritage is your thing then try twoBritish magazines Who Do You Think YouAre and Discover Your History. A great NewZealand one is of course the New ZealandGenealogist. For that creativity try some ofthe following titles Homespun, CreativeFiber, Ceramic Review, Handmade, Art NewZealand, Donna Hay magazine and one ofmy favourites Martha Stewart Living whichis bound to get you inspired.

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Music-themed quilt a winner

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WINNING EFFORT: Levin’s Jo Kirk, left, holds her winning music-themed wallhanging, currently on a nationwide tour of all Bernina outlets with other entriesfrom last year’s National Bernina Wall Hanging Challenge. She is pictured withCherry Pie Bernina owner/manager, Lynette Collis.

By TANYAWOOD

A love of arts and crafts and working withrecycled clothes helped Levin’s Jo Kirkwin the National Bernina Wall HangingChallenge last year.

Judged the best wall hanging, from anumber of music-themed designs sent infrom about 35 Bernina outlets nationwide,Jo’s winning craftwork and othercompetition entries are now on view atLevin’s Cherry Pie Bernina store, part of ayear-long nationwide tour.

Jo, who takes a Wednesday eveningquilting class at Cherry Pie Bernina, saidit took about a month from design conceptto complete her jazz musician-inspiredhanging. ‘‘The actual sewing is the easypart. I spent more time in the designprocess, getting the right fabrics, textures,

colours, right sized prints and gettingeverything to scale.’’

Sewing since she was 10 years old, Josaid she was saving quilting for ‘‘when Igot old’’ and it had been her passion for thepast six years. ‘‘I’ve ended up withcupboards full of quilts. I just can’t partwith them but I’ve made so many now thatI love the ‘smaller’ challenges, focussing onsomething that you can hang upafterwards.’’

Jo won the People’s Choice award in theKiwiana-themed national challenge in 2012and is already working on an Anzac-themed quilt for a symposium challengenext year.

Selected entries from the 2013 NationalBernina Wall Hanging Challenge are ondisplay at Cherry Pie Bernina, Oxford St,Levin, until June 14.

Student project to boost KidsCan

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KIDSCAN CUPCAKES: Horowhenua College year 12 students multi tasking as they sell cupcakes to raise funds forcharity KidsCan and gain credits for NCEA, from left Cassandra Brown, Georgia Robinson, Brooke Parata, NikitaTurner, Selina Woodmass and Faith Courtney. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

By FRANKIEWEBBKIDS IN NEED

An evaluation was conducted in80 New Zealand low decileschools. It revealed thousands ofchildren were turning up toschool cold, wet and hungrybecause their parents werestruggling to make ends meet.Schools reported this was havingamajor impact on children’slearning ability, self esteem andhealth. KidsCan was founded in2005 in Auckland by JulieChapman with a $40,000 grantfrom Guardian Trust.KidsCan supports children in 405low decile schools throughoutNew Zealand, providing food,shoes, socks, fleece linedraincoats and basic hygieneitems. Children whomiss out onthe basics get sick more often,do worse at school and as adultsare more likely to be unemployedand have children who will growup in poverty.In Horowhenua KidsCan isinvolved with Foxton BeachSchool, Levin School, ShannonSchool, St Joseph’s school andTaitoko School. KidsCan ensurechildren can get to, and through,the schools gates in a betterposition to learn.

Horowhenua childrenwill benefit from aHorowhenua CollegeYear 12 studentinitiative. As part oftheir Level 2 NCEASocial Studies unit,students formedgroups to plan andcarry out an activity toraise awareness andmoney for KidsCan.

The students standto gain up to fivecredits.

KidsCan kidsbenefit too, receiving adonation of $110.80from the sale of 60 icedand decoratedcupcakes. Thestudents baked themand set up a stalloutside Levin PostOffice.

‘‘Our very firstcustomer came andbought 18 cupcakes forher work colleagues,’’student CassandraBrown said. ‘‘All thecupcakes were soldwithin 40 minutes.’’


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Helping familiesresolve issuesFamily Works Central, adivision of PresbyterianSupport Central, has signeda contract with the Ministryof Justice, approving themas a supplier of FamilyDispute Resolution (FDR)services to the Ministry ofJustice under the newFamily Justice System.

Family DisputeResolution (FDR) is aGovernment-funded service(for those who qualify forfunding) which helpsfamilies reach agreementon parenting arrangementsafter a separation ordivorce. The mediationservice which was launchedin March as part of the newFamily Justice Systemchanges, has been designedto support parents andguardians to resolve theirchild care arrangementmatters outside of theFamily Court, whereverpossible.

Presbyterian SupportCentral chief executiveChris Graham said that itwas great to be offeringanother service for familiesin need.

‘‘Family Works hasalways had children at theheart of everything it does.Family dispute resolution isyet another way that we cansupport children, familiesand whanau in our region,’’he said.

The new out-of-courtFDR mediation services aredesigned to help families

reach agreement onparenting arrangementsafter separation withoutgoing to court.

‘‘Family breakdown canhave a devastating effect onchildren and young people.Our new FDR service willaim to reduce the stress onchildren and families byavoiding the conflict, delaysand expense going to courtcan involve. After all, it’s allabout the kids.’’

The service sees FamilyWorks Central and FamilyWorks Upper South Islandworking together to providethe mediation servicesbetween Taranaki andCanterbury.

Family Works Centralwill undertake the threecomponents of the familydisputes resolution,including the assessment ofan individual’s and family’ssuitability to participate;preparatory counselling forthose who need it; andmediation.

Mt Graham said familiescould access the disputeresolution services bycalling Family Works on0800 337 100, or visitingwww.familydisputeservice-s.co.nz Some families maybe eligible for governmentfunding to cover the cost ofFamily Dispute Resolutionand some counseling.Family Works Central canhelp you understand if youare eligible (and apply) forfunding.

Budget doesn’t address big issuesFROM THE LEFT

with ROBMcCANNLabour Candidate for Otaki

Budget week has been andgone and I, for one, amunimpressed. This was apurely political set-piecedesigned to win an election,not to drive New Zealandforward, or address theunderlying issues whichaffect the wellbeing offamilies, or anunderachieving ‘Rock Star'economy.

Yes, National hasadopted Labour policy byincreasing paid parentalleave, but onlyincrementally, over manyyears and has not gone farenough.

The one laudable aspectis free GP visits for allprimary school children.That praise aside: if onlyNational would look at whythese kids need to go to thedoctor in the first place, wewould all be better off.

Yes, the budget isbalanced — if you ignorethe five-year freeze on themoney spent policing, the

‘interestfree' $375millionloan giventoAuckland'swoefullycongestedtransportsystemand the

half a billion dollarreduction for theChristchurch rebuild. If youbalanced financecompanies’ books like thisyou'd be standing in thedock awaiting sentencing.

As Labour leader DavidCunliffe said, this is a‘smoke and mirrors' budget.Where is the vision for thefuture? Where is the plan toincrease our export-driveneconomy? Where are theideas to reduce inequality?Where is the strategy toreduce unemployment?What has happened to theKiwi dream of owning yourown home?

This is the budgetwritten when you're out ofideas and desperately want

to seem family-friendly. Itlacks vision and once againcaters for National’sCabinet club mates.

Most New Zealanderssimply don’t earn enough.Last year 46 per cent of NewZealanders received no rise.

These are the samepeople who are told eachyear to tighten their belts,while the wealthy purchasetheir new cars and holidayhomes.

Too many young peopleare in low-paid andinsecure service work.Currently unemploymentfor our youth (15-24) is at13.5 per cent in Kapiti and15 per cent in theHorowhenua. Shameful.

A budget must act toredress these issues, not toembed the direction thiscountry is headed, towardsa ‘have' and ‘have not'society.

Home ownership rates— one of the clearestindicators of inequality —are the lowest in 50 yearsand falling rapidly. Labourwill once again make

housing affordable by:■ building 100,000 newaffordable homes.■ restricting offshorespeculation in our housingmarket.■ lowering interest ratesby reforming our monetarypolicy.

Where National hasgiven up on creating jobsand is comfortable with 6per cent unemployment,Labour will create betterjobs with higher wages,through:■ upgrading our monetarypolicy to stabilise the dollarand make our businessesmore competitive.■ a capital gains tax andRand D tax credits toencourage investment andinnovation, not speculation.■ fairer employment lawsand a boost to wages.

And we’ll give Kiwi kidsthe best start in life with:■ 26 weeks’ paid parentalleave.■ 25 hours a week of freeEarly Childhood Education.■ a $60 per week childallowance.

Trust under scrutiny after information leakAllegations even more seri-ous than those at the TeKohanga Reo NationalTrust have been madeagainst the Te RoopuTaurima O Manukau Trust,according to JordanWilliams, executive direc-

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Act. This means that toooften taxpayer money disap-pears into a void.’’

The only opportunity tosee even a fraction of whatreally goes on is when some-one leaks documents, asappears to be the case here.’’


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Horowhenua to benefitfrom Children’s TeamHorowhenua is the first of four regions toget a Children’s Team in the next year, asa way of bringing people from varioussector groups in the community togetherto work with families to help and supportchildren.

Work will start immediately toimplement the Horowhenua Children’sTeam with an expectation that the firstreferral will be received by September 1.

A children’s team is made up ofcommunity groups and professionals,brought together by local people to workin the communities where they operate.

They are designed to be flexible so theycan respond to the needs of at-riskchildren and their families and whanau,within the setting of each community.

Horowhenua, Marlborough, Hamilton,and Clendon/Manurewa/Papakura teamswere announced in this month’s Budget,and follow the successful work of twoteams in Whangarei and Rotorua, set uplast year.

The first two teams together hadsupported more than 100 children andtheir families and whanau. Another four

regions, including Wanganui, will beestablished by June 2015.

The teams are part of a widerGovernment strategy to improve thewellbeing of New Zealand children.

Most referrals to the teams will bechildren who have been notified to Child,Youth and Family but don’t need astatutory response.

Over time, referrals are likely to beaccepted more widely from schools,hospitals GPs, social workers, and fromthe wider community.

MDHB portfolio manager for child andyouth health Barb Bradnock haswelcomed the announcement of achildren’s team in Horowhenua.

‘‘The appointment of a locallyappointed Children’s Team in the regionwill be another bonus for the work alreadybeing done and planned for the region toimprove and support vulnerablechildren,’’ she said. ‘‘I look forward to theestablishment of the team, hopefully bythe end of this year, and it being involvedand supporting Horowhenua children incoming months and years.’’

Extra care needed on roadsWith winter knocking at the doorweather conditions are creatingdangerous driving conditions. Whilesnow and flooding continues to createrisky driving conditions and close SouthIsland roads, Horowhenua is starting tofeel the beginnings of the winter chillswith frosts and icy roads.

AA spokesperson Dylan Thomsen saysit is best to stay off the roads during anyextreme weather and as conditions beginto improve it’s important for motorists tocheck the status of the roads onwww.roadwatch.co.nz before they set off.

Emergency services are urgingdrivers to de-ice their windscreen beforesetting off and to keep speeds down, assudden braking will cause the vehicle toslide.

Drivers should check the tyres on thefamily car to ensure they were roadworthy and have plenty of tread.

At this time of year the biggest causeof car crashes is drivers not driving tothe road conditions, whether they be iceon the road, heavy rain fall or high winds— all of which can make drivinghazardous.


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OPENDAYON FRIDAYWhen considering residentialoptions for your twilight years,many people immediately think‘rest homes’.

But 92-year-old Levin localDon Hutchins is now a firmbeliever in considering all theoptions.

In 2013 a fall at homeconvinced Mr Hutchins he’d haveto move into a rest home.

‘‘I thought the natural pro-gression at my age was to moveinto a rest home. But everyonekept telling me a retirementvillage would be a better option. . . and they were right!”

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‘‘I’m really glad I made themove. I already knew many of theother village residents here, plusthe villa is just the right size forme, it’s in Salisbury Street so it’sclose to town, and it was a greatprice.’’

He said that, while his addresschanged when he moved to theretirement village, his lifestyledidn’t.

‘‘I still do everything I didbefore I moved here, I just haveless cleaning to do!’’ he said.

‘‘I play lawn bowls in theafternoon to keep active and Iwalk to the shops becausethey’re so close. I’ve also madefriends with my neighbours aslots of them have the sameinterests as me.’’ he said.

Enliven Central’s JoannaThomson, who managesReevedon Village, explainsEnliven can provide a full rangeof services and support for olderpeople in Levin.

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One gardener will use chemicalherbicides, fertilisers (withoutthought), chemical sprays and waterwith chlorine in it..

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Common weed killers such asglyphosate (Roundup) linger in the soilfor 22 years (half life) and plantsgrowing in those treated areas will notbe as good as plants of the same typegrown in non treated areas.

A fact of nature is if the soil life isdiminished in an area then any ensuingcrops are more likely to have morehealth problems.

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Many gardeners over the years haveused a product called Jeyes Fluid or inmore recent times the same but calledNatures Mate. 80mls of this productwould be added to 10 litres of water tosaturate the soil in one square metre.Many gardeners swear by this but aproblem has arisen that the product isnot so readily available.

Many years ago a gardener fromInvercargill gave me a solution tocontrol the root disease of brassicas(Club Root) It is a simple recipe whereyou take a quarter teaspoon ofpotassium permanganate (Condy’sCrystals) and 3 dessert spoons of tablesalt into one litre of warm water todissolve, then added to a further 9 litresof water. One litre of this solution isplaced in each planting hole to reducethe damage of club root. It works well forthis problem.

Potassium permanganate is a strongoxidizing agent of which the sodiumchloride (table salt) complements itsaction in soil.

Taking the aspect of how well it helpsto control club root disease (which mostother chemicals do not) then it is alogical assumption that it can clean upother diseases or reduce their numberin the soil.

I have suggested in the past togardeners that wish to clean up areas intheir glasshouse or soil where a crop oftomatoes is to be grown, to use the aboverecipe at double the rate (half teaspoonof potassium permanganate with 6dessert spoons of salt to drench 5-10square metres of area. Leave for acouple of weeks then flood the area withwater. Once the soil has dried to moistthen apply Rok Solid, Dolomite & OceanSolids (for the minerals and calcium)Cover with a layer of animal manurebased compost. Use Mycorrcin andMagic Botanic Liquid as a soil drench tofeed and promote the beneficial soil life,after which you can plant up. A numberof garden centres have 150 grams ofPotassium Permanganate available.

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On the other hand if you have theright frame of mind, looking after yoursoil and the soil food web then naturewill work for you controlling thediseases giving you healthy plants withcrops of nutritional density.■ For gardening problems ring me at 0800466 464 (Palmerston North).

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GOLF ROUNDUPLevin Golf Club:Monday May 19: Mixed 9 Hole Golf, Nett Otaki andFoxton results: Napier McFedries 34, MichaelChristensen 35, BILL Bradley, Phil Hessell, PaulBargh, John Bone 36.Tuesday 20: Men Stableford Results: DarrenPuketapu, Eric Smith 39, Warren Goyne 38, FredJames, Ray Grout, Alan Kearns, John Mullane 37.Men Stableford twos: Gordon Weston 2, MartinWallace 7, Dan Brizzle 14, Ray Harvey 14, IanKing 14, Eric Smith 14.Wednesday 21: Ladies Stableford: Chloe Eastham36, Lorraine Smith 34, Diane Pauling, Rosie Priest32.Thursday 22: Mixed 9 Hole Golf Stableford: JuliaDaly 17, Lucy Montgomery, Jack Young 16, JohnBone 15.Early Starters Net Medal results: Noel Craddock66, David Geange 68, John Sciascia 69.Early Starters twos: David Geange 2, RangiTipuna 2, 7.Late Starters Stableford: Rodney Harrison 38, SuiTofa, Ray Grout, Alistair Finn 35, Rod Batchelar34.Late Starters twos: Ray Grout 14, Alan Kearns 14.Saturday 23: Ladies Hosie Cup 2 and BettyHenderson 2 Net Medal results: Jenny Rose 69,Sue Staples 80, Shirley Calder 85.Late Starters Stableford Results: Mark Duston, PatWehipeihana, Steven Leppard 37, Alistair Finn 36,Sui Tofa 35.Late Starters twos: Steven Leppard 2, 7.Aegis Trophy 1 – Stableford: Winners Tied StevenDando and Pat Wehipeihana 113. Bruce Marsden112, Rod Batchelar 109.Upcoming Events: Queen’s Birthday TournamentMay 31 to June 2.The winners of the AegisTrophy, tied on 113, werePat Wehipeihana and Steve Dando.The last round was played in very strong blusteryconditions on Saturday and not a drop of rain, untilthe 12 players finished their round and were in theclub house when the heavens opened.Club newsletters: If you have an email addressand have not let the office know please do so.If you do not have a computer and want to receivethe news letters please indicate to the office andthey will be mailed to you. However, all news andminutes are available in the clubhouse at all times.Foxton Golf Club:Saturday May 24Goldfinch and Cousins Cup Final: Gerald Turk andChris Lee beat Tony McGhie and Royce Symons.Plate Final: Barry Peta and Anthony Ilton-Maherbeat Mike Wilks and Mike Brown. Overall WinnerJunior Tatana all square.Lance Knowles 1 down, Mike Wilks 2 down,Sheree Tatana 2 down, Barry Peta 3 down.

Shannon storm to top spot

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BLUE BREAK: College Old Boys’ Tyson Maki, in the number six jersey, pulls away from Shannonhalfback Ra Broughton during the premier match on Saturday at Levin Domain. PHOTO: TANYA WOOD

By TANYAWOOD

PREMIER POINTSAs at May 24:Shannon . . . . . . 30Waikanae . . . . . . 29Paraparaumu . . . . 24Levin Athletic . . . . 17Levin College Old Boys 17LevinWanderers . . 11

Shannon are back at the top ofthe premier table, leading byone point, after Saturday’sconvincing win againstCollege Old Boys.

Despite strong winds and athunderstorm thrown in forgood measure, Shannonproved they could play wellwhichever way the wind wasblowing.

Leading 20-0 at halftime,Shannon took the advantageplaying with the wind.

Shannon coach TonyRobinson said it could havebeen a game of two halves.

‘‘It was important weaccumulated points in thefirst half, knowing it wasgoing to be difficult playinginto the wind. But sayingthat, our guys really dug induring the second half andheld on to the ball for longperiods of time, using the ballwisely.’’

Four of the team’s six trieswere scored in the secondhalf.

‘‘Our second half reallywas better than the first and areal credit to the boys playingin those conditions andretaining possession.’’

Two tries by LenonCarrington and one each fromTodd Shields, Dylan Ratana,Patrick Williams and TainuiWoodmass, along with twoconversions and two penaltykicks over the bar from SamClarke, took the final score to40-5.

The 35-point margin leftCollege Old Boys’ managerDean Thomas conceding histeam had been outplayed.

‘‘The second half should’vebeen to our advantage and wecertainly thought we were inthe game, turning with thewind behind our backs.You’ve got to give it toShannon, they took theirchances and scored wherethey could.’’

He said the team had beenhit badly with injuries in pastgames and but did not want touse that as an excuse.

‘‘The forwards were notmaking as many simplemistakes as in previousgames, Shannon just played

the wet rugby better.’’Fullback Simon Black

scored the team’s only points,one try, and was one of four

COB players to gain their clubblazer that day for playing in25 club matches. The otherswere Gerry Albert, MattJames and Chris Hirini fromthe Senior Reserves.

Union representative ToddIsaac gained his blazer forfive years in a managementrole.

Currently sharing fourthplace on the premier tablewith Levin Athletic, Thomasis determined COB will ‘‘getthings together’’ andmaintain their top-fourplacing in the third round.


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TOP OF THE TABLE: Levin’s Betty Thompson, 92, took the women’ssingles plate title at the World Veteran Table Tennis Championshipsheld in Auckland this month. PHOTO: TANYA WOOD

By TANYAWOOD

At 92, Levin’s Betty Thompson stillhas a mean forehand. Playing inher first STAG World VeteranTable Tennis Championships, heldin Auckland this month, Bettytook the women’s singles plateevent, in the 85+ age group, withease.

Betty overcame a first rounddefeat to a Japanese player in themain draw, to bounce back andwin in straight sets in the platefinal against her Americandoubles partner.

‘‘That was a bit unusual, to beplaying against my doublespartner. It wasn’t a tough game,’’Betty said. ‘‘I was the strongerplayer and just played my game. Idon’t know what the score was, Idon’t take any notice of scores. It’sjust a win or a loss to me.’’

Playing in the women’sdoubles, Betty and her Americanpartner lost in straight sets to aJapanese pair.

‘‘We only lost to the Japanese.They’re just so fast and theydominate the game, I can’t see who

else can beat them,’’ she said.This year’s world games

attracted more than 1600 playersaged 40-plus, from more than 50countries. New Zealand was one of25 countries to make it onto themedal table at 18th place with asilver medal in the men’s doubles,80-85 age group.

Betty, who had the distinctionof being one of the oldest players atthe tournament, the oldest personwas a 93-year-old man, has notchedup more than 70 years at the tennistable.

Levin born and bred, theveteran player took up table tenniswhile working in Wellington at theHousing Department. ‘‘They had atable tennis table downstairs and Iused to play in my lunch hours andsometimes after work with a goodfriend of mine who also workedthere. I watched others playingand then had a go.’’

Betty went on to play inter-clubin Wellington, partnering with herfriend to win provincial, SouthIsland, North Island and Nationaltitles, as well as winning thewomen’s singles national title in

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‘‘I’ve won more times inwomen’s and mixed doubles thansingles.’’

There’s no trophy cabinet orscrapbook to refer to, Betty justplays her games.

Still playing inter-club tabletennis, Betty said she can beatplayers decades younger than her.‘‘People probably avoid myforehand but I can attack fromboth wings.’’

Turning 93 in October, Bettysaid she had been lucky with herhealth. ‘‘I’ve never had anyinjuries and rarely get a cold.That’s why I’ve been able to keepgoing I suppose. The only time I’vebeen in hospital is to have fourchildren.’’

The exercise and the ‘‘goodcrowd’’ at table tennis keep herlove of the game going strong. Withthe 2016 world champs in Spainbeckoning, Betty hopes she doesn’tget a reason to stop playing.

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Parkinson’sCommunity EducatorThe Kapiti/HorowhenuaDivision of Parkinson’s NewZealand is looking for aninnovative and motivatedParkinson’s CommunityEducator. This is an opportunityfor you to work with peoplewith Parkinson’s and theirfamilies in the Kapiti/Horowhenua area.It is essential that you havegood communication skillsand enthusiasm for workingwith individuals and groups.You must be able to workindependently; network and

liaise with clients, carers andother health professionals;be able to work flexibly tomeet the needs of the service,including working outsidestandard hours where required.You must be computer literatein order to maintain clientrecords, prepare letters, useemail and the internet.The Kapiti/HorowhenuaDivision of Parkinson’s NewZealand provides a friendlyworking environment, coupledwith professional developmentand support systems.

For more information and a copy of thejob description and application form pleasecontact Stephanie Clare, Clinical Leader,on 0800 473 4636 or [email protected] send your CV with a covering letter anda completed application form to Stephanie Clare.Postal address: Parkinson’s Society ofNew Zealand, PO Box 11067, Manners St,Wellington 6142.on 614214242

• A Registered Health Professional with current practising certificate preferablywith three years’ post registration experience.

• Working 15 hours per week Tues - Fri. • A vehicle and full driver’s license is essential

This roles requires

Applications close: Friday 6 June, 2014

REGISTERED ELECTRICIANWe have a vacancy for the above position.The work we offer is varied and interesting,in all sectors of our trade.Are you a motivated and enthusiastic personthat can work both independently and as partof a small team?Do you have a good eye for detail and delivergreat customer service?The successful applicant must have:

! A NZ current Practicing Licence! A current NZ Drivers Licence

We offer:! Van supplied! Competitive rates! Training supplied where required

with ongoing supportBe part of a small friendly team environment

If you have the skills we require, email CV to:[email protected]

or post to2 Sheffield Street, Levin

Situations WantedNEED a new fence or a fixup ? Phone 020 401 13734.

Motor Parts & Accessories

WANTED CARS & TRUCKSWANTED CARS & TRUCKS

FREE REMOVALS 24/7Same DayNext Day

* Conditions apply (Selected items only)

No Rego - No WOF - De RegisteredDamaged - Dead or Alive * Don’t worry

WE BUY IT! All Makes & Models

$300 - $5000TRUCKS - VANS -

UTES & 4X4’s

We pay minimum $500 - $5000for Toyota Hiace, Hilux,

Landcruiser, Surf, Townace,LiteAce. * Selected Items

$100 - $3000CARS

We buy any trucks Big or Small

0800 313 7170800 313 717

To Let2 bdrm, dbl gge, $160p/w,2 wks in adv, and 1 mnthbond. Phn 027 270 2713.2 bdrm, n/e area, sunny,wd burner, insulated,c/port, pets neg, n/s, ref/bond req, $180p/w. Phone367 2669/021 288 1577.2 dbl bdrm, sunny andspacious, sep sunroom,lounge, dining, o/s park,2 min walk to P.O., refsess, def n/smoking,$190p/w. Phn 027 367 84803 bdrm family home with2 living areas, lge gge,pref l/t, $260p/w. Phone367 9934 or 027 440 0685.FOXTON 2 bdrm, verytidy, l/t, suit mature per-son/couple, $170p/w. Call367 9934 or 027 440 0685.

LEVIN 3 bdrm, compact,h/pump, sgle gge, suitmature person/cple,$240p/w. Ian 021 738 819.

TIDY reliable tenants for3 bdrm house nth westLvn, $240p/w, no dogs.Phn 021 071 9960.

FinancialEMERGENCYCASH LOANS

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Health

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

8668293AA


Nigel never knewhow many friends

he had until herented his house

on the beach

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

Health

Come & relax -enjoy yourself

with“Supan Traditional

Thai Massage”Certified & trained

in ThailandWomen & Men

welcomeOpen 7 days

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Otaki BeachCall Supan on021 067 9991

LawnmowerRepairs

RIDE-ON mower servic-ing & repairs, light engin-eering. Phone Andy 027477 2515 Mon - Fri(afternoons only 12 - 5).

TuitionDEFENSIVE drivingcourse May, book now.Phone Sarah 027 368 5010.

LandscapeGarden & Turf

TREE work, removal,stump grinding, branchmulching, fences, decks,building maintenance.BJ’s Building & PropertyMaintenance 027 249 2575or 368 7895.

Cars for Sale1993 Mitsi Pajero intercooler diesel 198,000k$5500. Ph 027 496 0055.

Need a cheap new Car?$0 Deposit$50 a weekAll Types, Simple,

reliable, affordable.

Got an old car?No WOF, No Rego,

No problem,$3000 for your

trade-inTxt/Ph Dan

021 959 757

MUSIC - VOICE & PIANOwith Myrna Michell, M.A.

An imaginative and experienced performer and teacherFlexible and fun approach, for all ages

022 187 7002 or www.myrnamichell.co.nz

Public Notices

ANZ, NZ Community Trust, Blair Webster - Levin Party Hire, ErnieTimms – Ernies Hay & Contracting Ltd, Horowhenua District

Council, Ngati Whakatre, The Wade Family, Levin East Electrical,Mitchpine, Hilton Farming Co. Ltd, Eyerite Signs, Levin Truck

Services Ltd, Levin Radiator & Battery Services Ltd, Hemi Te Peeti,Paul Ireland Digger Hire Ltd, Shannon School Staff & students.

On behalf of the Shannon School 125thJubilee committee we would like to thank

the following for their support in making the125th Jubilee such an outstanding success

at Easter Weekend. Without the supportfrom our local community events such as

this wouldn’t happen.

Shannon School125th Jubliee


In MemoriamNEILSEN,Doris Ratahi.Doris left us way toosoon, one year ago onMay 27, 2013.The memories in ourminds have not easedthe hurt in our hearts,but most of thosememories make ussmile and laugh.Cherished and missedso much by Greg,Vanessa, Moana,Raina, Dallas, Misty,Roimata, theirfamilies, all her moko,her whanau and thestrays.

UnveilingsNEILSEN,Doris Ratahi.Please join the familyfor Doris’s unveilingat Foxton Cemetery onSaturday May 31 at2:00pm. Aftermatch athome.

NEILSEN,Doris.

27~5~13“It’s been a whole year

now MumI can no longer

See you with my eyesTouch you with

my handsBut I will feel you inmy heart forever”.

Miss you Mad - RainaXXX

AcknowledgementsDAWSON,Bill.Thank you to thosewho supported usduring our recent loss.Your presence, cards,kind words andprayers were allappreciated.

DeathsMARSHALL,Elizabeth (Liz).On Sunday, May 25,2014, sadly passedaway unexpectedly athome, aged 74 years.Dearly loved wife ofBarry. Loved motherand mother-in-law ofChristine and Clinton,Debbie and Mark andher grandchildrenDaniel, Joshua andRachna, Sara and Joshand Bryce.“We will always love you.”

A farewell for Liz willbe held at the LevinUniting ParishChurch Hall, OxfordStreet, Levin onThursday, May 29, at1:30pm followed byprivate cremation atHorowhenuaCrematorium, Levin.

Harvey Bowler FuneralsLevin and Otaki FDANZ

Locally owned

EngagementsHEDGES - DUNSMOREThe parents of CaseyNorfolk Hedges andStefan JamesDunsmore are pleasedto announce theirengagement.

DeathsDEWAR,Joy.Of Levin, peacefullyon her 83rd birthday,May 24, 2014, at Star 4Horowhenua HealthCentre. Dearly lovedwife of the late Peter.Loved mother ofBruce, Christine, Pauland Sue, Ian and Gail.Loved grandmother ofWilliam, Millie, Liam,and Connor; Jason,Shane, and Wendy;Andrew, andKatherine, and greatgrandmother ofMaddison.

A service for Joy will beheld at The SalvationArmy Community andWorship Centre,Durham Street, Levinon Thursday, May 29at 11:00am, followed bythe burial at TheAvenue Cemetery,Levin. Messagesplease to the Dewarfamily, C/- 284 OxfordStreet, Levin 5510.

Harvey Bowler FuneralsLevin and Otaki FDANZ

Locally Owned

MACDONALD,Carlotta Lucille Madge(Carlie).Of Levin. On May 25,2014, peacefully at Star4 Horowhenua HealthCentre. Devotedmother of Lyn. Gran ofKit, Junior and Tiwa.Much loved Aunty andGran of all.

Carlie will lie in state at5 Norrie St, Levinuntil her service atThe AvenueCrematorium, AvenueNorth Rd, Levin onWednesday, May 28,2014, at 11:00am.Messages to 547 QueenSt East, Levin.

FamilyNotices


Horowhenua DistrictCouncil meeting

A meeting of the Council will be held onWednesday 4 June commencing at 4.15pm in

the Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin.

The meeting Agenda will be available online toview and download at www.horowhenua.govt.nzand copies will be available from Council service

centres, Te Takere and District Libraries.

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

www.merinooutlet.com

SALEThe Merino Outlet

UP70TO%OFF*original RRP

222 Main HighwayOTAKI

Ph 06 364 7392

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

Horowhenua District Council is currentlyseeking submissions on the Draft Additionto the Policy on Rates Remission.Submissions open on Wednesday 28 Mayand close at 5pm on Friday 27 June.

The special consultation document andsubmission forms are available fromCouncil service centres, Te Takere andDistrict Libraries, as well as online atwww.horowhenua.govt.nz/ratesremission

Statement of Proposal forDraft Addition to Policy on

Rates Remission

Pool ClosureMAIN POOL ONLY

Thursday29th May11:15am

to 1:30pmLevin East School

Swim Sports

Public Notices

Foxton Little Theatre

AUDITIONSSunday, June 1, 7pm

"Merely Players"Cast required:

3 males, 2 femalesThe show seasonwill be mid/late

AugustEnquiries to

Marie06 363 7002 or

Nathan021 111 5487

PARANUIMARAEAGM1:00pmSunday8th JuneAll welcome

Public Notices

TONIGHTMembers Draw - $300.00

FRIDAY NIGHT

Raffles • Door Draw

Restaurant Voucher Draw

Quiz • Happy Hour and…..

Second Members Draw - $300*

(* if not struck on Wednesday)

Poppies RestaurantLunch: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

from 11.30am

Dinner: Family Buffet Dining Friday and

Saturday from 5.30pm

We extend a very warm welcome to

our members, your guests and visitors

from affiliated clubs.

LEVIN RSA COMMUNITY CLUB

Lost and FoundLOST sign HeirloomKnits from Devon St,Phone Judy 021 040 8045.

For Sale

WINZ CARD ACCEPTED • WHILE STOCKS LASTWINWINZ C

OPEN 6 DAYS Monday to Friday 6am-5.30pmSaturdays 7.30am-3.00pm

294 Oxford Street, LevinPhone 06 368 0772 • www.emw.co.nz

HOMEMADE PICKLED PORK

$7.49kgTOPQUALITY

TOP

QUALITY

Ends 31 May 2014

For SaleMOBILITY Scooters, newand used. Free homedemonstrations avail-able. Southend Cycles,117 Oxford St, Levin.Phone 368 5459.

QUEEN headboard, 6drawer dressing table, 2four drawer tallboys, 3two drawer bedside, goodcondition, offers. Phone027 448 5686.

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

DRY Italian Alder 3.3m3,$240 split and del'd. Call367 2073 or 0275 555 386.

WANTED!OLD GOLD

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

Anythingconsidered

BRENMUHLSJEWELLERS

169 Oxford St, Levin

TRAILER, single axle,prefer current rego/WOF. Phn 021 028 26214.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

BUYING now. LegacyAntiques, Shannon.Phone 362 7117.

Sale of LiquorLicence

Do you need torenew your

“ “

Let us take care of this for you. We canproduce your “Sale of Liquor” notice,send you a proof and book it into theHorowhenua Chronicle to run for two

consecutive weeks.

Simply Phone us on

06 368-5109or email us at:

[email protected]

8668

282A

A localclassifieds>> >>say it. sell it. buy it.

Clive hit the nail on the headwhen he recruited his hammer

hands from the Local Classifieds.

MASON,Cherry Elizabeth.Of Levin. On May 23,2014, at PalmerstonNorth Hospital. Aged88 years. Dearly lovedwife of Bob. Lovedmother and mother-in-law to her family.Loved Nana and Granto her grandchildren.

A celebration ofCherry’s life was heldat The Funeral Home,Levin, yesterdayTuesday, May 27, 2014.Messages to Flat 1, 32Prouse Street, Levin.

Funeral Directors



Trevor made his

car go faster with

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Reeve upstages northern young guns

BIG OPPORTUNITY: New SpeedSport Scholarship winner Brook Reeve. PHOTO COURTESY: CRAIG McINTYRE

Blenheim-based teenager BrookReeve has won New Zealandmotorsport's most prestigiousyoung driver developmentprogramme.

Reeve was named as the 14thwinner of the annual SpeedSportScholarship, following a two-dayrunoff at the Manfeild racecircuit near Feilding. He is alsothe first South Island resident towin the top prize.

After making the final six lastMay, the 17-year-old put in ahuge effort of personaldevelopment over the past yearand returned to put in adominant performance.

‘‘I focused on all the things Ihad to work on from last year'sexperience and to win this isamazing. It's the best thing thathas happened for me,’’ Reevesaid.

The former MarlboroughBoys College student, this yearstudying the Motorsport courseat UCOL in Palmerston North,began racing karts when he wassix-years-old with theMarlborough Kart Club and haswon National and South Islandtitles.

His first experience of drivinga race car was during last year'sSpeedSport Scholarship andalthough that helped him to putin the quickest lap times, it wasthe bigger improvement in hisoff-track performance thathelped him clinch the mainprize.

‘‘Brook made a significantimprovement both on and off-track,’’ said co-founder DennisMartin.

‘‘He is so much moreconfident this year and cameback with the determination and

the belief that he could win it[scholarship].’’

Although Martin tutors andruns the scholarship winner inhis Sabre Motorsport team, hehas no influence or input intothe judging process and is notpart of the judging panel.

Palmerston North's Travis

Day, 17, a student at RathkealeCollege in Masterton was namedrunnerup. He also raced kartsfor 10 years before entering theSpeedSport Scholarship.

The other finalists were MattPodjursky, 14, from NewPlymouth, 16-year-olds MitchellTurner (Hastings) and Brendon

Jury (New Plymouth) and ConnorToki, 19, Palmerston North.

The SpeedSport Scholarshipwinner receives a fully-fundedseason racing a Formula First carin the New Zealandchampionship series along with apersonalised race suit, boots andracing gloves from Chicane and a

new Arai race helmet from DoldIndustries.

Reeve is not the only finalistwho has returned and put in awinning performance. Shane vanGisbergen (2004) and Aaron Marr(2012) also won the SpeedSportScholarship on their secondattempt.


TOM LANCASTER CARSTOM LANCASTER CARS318 Oxford Street, Levin318 Oxford Street, Levin

Ph: (06) 367-9555 or 0274 427 601Ph: (06) 367-9555 or 0274 427 601

1991 DAIHATSU ROCKY

2004 MAZDA AXELA5 door hatch 1.5 auto

air bags, air bags,A.B.S, C.D, alloys,

very tidy,115,000 kms

2004 MAZDA VERISIA

2004 TOYOTA IST

$4,9952005 HONDA ODYSSEY

high performanceabsolute model 2.4 Auto,

7 seater,All extras

123,000 kms

5 Door Hatch,1.5 Auto, Airbags, C.D,

Air Con, Alloys,No cam belt,88,500 kms

3 door4 wheel drive wagon

1.6, 5 speed,hi/ low ratio, 4.W.D.

Imaculate con

5 door hatch, 1.3 auto,airbags, A.B.S,

C.D player Immaculate,49,000 kms

Was $10,995Now $9,995

WAS $8,995NOW $7,995

Was $9,995Now $8,995

Was $10,995Now $8,995

Was $9,995Now $7,995

2005 NISSAN TIIDA5 door hatch,

1.8 motor, popular hatch103,000 kms,Airbags, CD,

ABS

2004 MAZDA MPV7 seater wagon 2.3 auto,

airbags – ABS , CD,Tidy family wagon,

113,000 kms

Was $9,995Now $7,995

Was $9,995Now $8,995

SAVE $2000

SAVE $1000

SAVE $1000

SAVE $1000 2004 FORD FALCON SR4.0 Auto, sports model,

spolier,alloys,sports suspension,

very tidy148,000 kms

2005 NISSAN WINGROAD5 door wagon,

1.5 auto, Airbags,A.B.S, C.D player,

Alloys Great wagon98,000 kms

2004 TOYOTA OPA5 Door Wagon,

1.8 Auto, Airbags ,ABS, Air Cond,Lots of Room,

Very Tidy,49,000 kms

SAVE $1000

SAVE $1000

SAVE $2000

SAVE $2000

Was $9,995NOW $8,995

SAVE $1000

Was $9,995Now $8,995

Senior Reserve GradeFoxton 26, Paraparaumu 14,

Shannon 15, Levin College Old Boys 11,Ngati Toa 28, Levin Athletic 13

Paraparaumu 6, Waikanae 0,Shannon 40, Levin College Old Boys 5,

Levin Wanderers 8, Levin Athletic 6,

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Levin Wanderers vLevin Athletic Levin Domain 2:45pm

Premier Grade - Kick off 2.45 pm

Saturday 31st May 2014

Monday 2nd June 2014

For more information, please go to:www.hkrfu.co.nz

RESULTS

Premier GradeSaturday 24 May

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Total

Shannon 9 6 3 287 132 155 6 30

Waikanae 9 6 3 214 115 99 5 29

Paraparaumu 9 5 4 181 180 1 5 24*

Levin Athletic 8 3 5 171 172 -1 5 17

Levin CollegeOld Boys

9 4 5 155 272 -117 1 17

LevinWanderers 8 2 6 108 245 -137 3 11

* Paraparaumu deducted 1 point for playing a player without international clearance

PREMIER GRADE

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Total

Toa 5 5 180 51 129 5 25

Foxton 5 4 1 123 67 56 3 19

Paraparaumu 5 3 2 103 90 13 3 15

Shannon 5 2 3 74 112 -38 2 10

Levin CollegeOld Boys

5 1 3 52 100 -48 2 6

Levin Athletic 5 5 28 140 -112 0

RESERVE GRADE

Other ResultsWaikanae U85kg 25, Johnsonville

Superloans U85kg 12OBU Black 18, Kapiti Colts 0

Horowhenua Kapiti vWairarapa Bush

FeatherstonRugby Ground 2:30pm

Foxton LCOB Women vTawa Women Playford Park 12pm

Waikanae U85kg vWests Roosters U85kg Waikanae Park 3pm

Kapiti Colts v Rahui Colts Otaki Domain 1:15pm

SALES OFFICE20-30 Coventry StreetPO Box 1087, LEVIN0800 QUINS LEVIN

(0800 784 675)

SALES OFFICE - QUIN ROOFING20 - 30 Coventry Street

PO Box 1087, LEVINPh: (06) 366 0183 or 0800 QUINS LEVIN

(0800 784 675)FAX: (0800) 104 000

Manufacturers and suppliers of colour, galvanised and zinc coated Long Run Roofing

Michael gets to grips with gold medal

LVN230514jujitsu

GOLD WINNER:Levin’s MichealParker produced aGold medal-winningperformance at theNew Zealand JiuJitsu GrapplersChallenge. He isalready back attraining preparingfor anothercompetition.

By PETER FRANKLIN

After only 18 months in the sport, Levin’sMicheal Parker took on the country’s bestin the white belt division under 70kg inthe NZ Grapplers Challenge, held inAuckland earlier this month, and camehome with a gold medal.

Parker said it was a great experiencefor him. The competitions, focusesground offensive and defensivetechniques, two opponents using bodystrength and technique to manoeuvreeach other into a position where they canapply a winning hold, forcing theiropponent to tap out (surrender).

‘‘It’s not as easy as it may sound aseach contestant tries to implement a

counter to every move to get theadvantage,’’ he said.

Parker said the sport was huge inAuckland.‘‘They have the population toattract big numbers, so winning a gold isa big achievement for me personally andthe club,’’ he said.

The club is part of the Southern TribesAoteroa, under the guidance of jiu jitsublack belt professor Pina Simpson andpurple belt Vaughn Antonio (SouthernTribes Manawatu) with Aaron Daveycoaching the Levin branch.

The Levin club has been going just 12months and club members are nowpreparing for a big competition beingheld in Kapiti, the New Zealand Gigrappling tournament in June.

■ For more information about the club phoneAaron Davey 021 069-7968


2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER CELICA2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER CELICAWOW just 32,000 kms AA certified, 1500ccWOW just 32,000 kms AA certified, 1500ccautomatic, available for immediate delivery.automatic, available for immediate delivery.

2005 NISSAN NOTE2005 NISSAN NOTEZippy 1500cc 5 door hatch back,Zippy 1500cc 5 door hatch back,low AA certified kms, fully checked andlow AA certified kms, fully checked andserviced.serviced.

Trust Ross McColl Cars

06 367 5414Calls Welcome After HoursNATHAN (Wal) - 027 270 9941ROSS - 0274 969 447ROY - 06 368 5793PETER - 06 368 8888

354 Oxford Street, Levin • Phone: 367 5414 • Email: [email protected] • Service Centre: Totara Street, Levin, phone: 06 367 5417*Applies to new RMC imported cars

*Odometers checked on new importswww.rmcars.co.nz*Finance conditions apply

OPEN 24 / 7 at www.rmcars.co.nz

2004 HONDA FIT2004 HONDA FITJust 40,000 kms AA certified very economicalJust 40,000 kms AA certified very economical1300 cc, Automatic 5 door fully checked and1300 cc, Automatic 5 door fully checked andserviced. Choose a team you can trust.serviced. Choose a team you can trust.

MTA Horowhenua Kapiti Used Dealer Award Winner

NEW STOCK ARRIVING EVERY DAY - LEVIN’S BEST SELECTION ON TWO YARDS

$8,995NOW

@

$7,995NOW

@

$19,995NOW

@

$8,795NOW

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2005 TOYOTA CYPHA WILL2005 TOYOTA CYPHA WILLStand out from the crowd today, in this stylishStand out from the crowd today, in this stylishand economical car, just 60,000kms.and economical car, just 60,000kms.AA certifiedAA certified

Wal, Roy, Pete, Ross

WAS $8,995WAS $9,995 WAS $9,995

$7,995NOW

@

$9,795NOW

@

2004 NISSAN TIIDA2004 NISSAN TIIDAThis is a sharp car in pearl white,This is a sharp car in pearl white,low AA certified kms, security tint andlow AA certified kms, security tint andalloy wheelsalloy wheels

MTF Finance availableMTF Finance available



WAS $10,995

WAS $8,995 WAS $8,995

NOW@

WAS $8$8$$$$8$8,9,, 95

NOW@

2007 NISSAN BLUEBIRD2007 NISSAN BLUEBIRDAn executive quality car, just 50,000 kms AAcertified see more photos at www.rmcars.co.nz

2006 NISSAN MARCH2006 NISSAN MARCHAs seen in the Horowhenua AA certified kms,As seen in the Horowhenua AA certified kms,alloy wheels, See lots more photo’s atalloy wheels, See lots more photo’s atwww.rmcars.co.nzwww.rmcars.co.nz




Free Band Expander

MTF Finance available






WAS $13,995

WAS $11,995

WAS $9,995

Free Band ExpanderFree Band Expander

TSPSP T

Text 559 Horo (space) your Name and Car location

2004 TOYOTA PASSO2004 TOYOTA PASSORacy in red , this zippy little 5 door hatch hasRacy in red , this zippy little 5 door hatch hasonly done 55,000 kms AA certified.only done 55,000 kms AA certified.

$7,995NOW

@

$5,995NOW

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2008 NISSAN CARAVAN LONG DX2008 NISSAN CARAVAN LONG DXThis van is immaculate. Double rear slidingThis van is immaculate. Double rear slidingdoors. Just 32,000 kms AA certified.doors. Just 32,000 kms AA certified.

2000 MITSUBISHI DION2000 MITSUBISHI DIONDo you require a car with up right seatingDo you require a car with up right seatingsomething that is easy to get in and out of?something that is easy to get in and out of?Low kms, servcied and checkedLow kms, servcied and checked

PLUS spot Ross McColl’s car and go in the draw to win a free warrant of fitness check,one given away everyday! Listen to Dave Key week day mornings forfull details. $500 cash give away to be drawn on site at RMC 7/6/2014.* some conditions apply but not many.

Each week day the Ross McColl’s car will be parked atdifferent locations around the Horowhenua. Text the location to559 and go in the draw to win $500 CASH.

$9,795$12,995NOW

@

$1$11,99

$9,995NOW

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2005 SUZUKI SWIFT XG2005 SUZUKI SWIFT XGAnother superb swift from RMC, XG model fitted withAnother superb swift from RMC, XG model fitted withtinted windows, alloy wheels, CD player,tinted windows, alloy wheels, CD player,more photos at www.rmcars.co.nzmore photos at www.rmcars.co.nz

2005 NISSAN LAFESTA2005 NISSAN LAFESTAAn underated 7 seater, very easy to get in andAn underated 7 seater, very easy to get in andout of, rear seats fold away, super nice order.out of, rear seats fold away, super nice order.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OURWINNERS FROM LAST WEEK

$7,995

Colleen Ring,Jo Cooney,Naomi Tausi,Rochelle McKenzie,Aileen Jacob

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

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