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Firefighters battle huge forest blaze By PETER FRANKLIN Investigations are underway into a blaze in Waitarere Forest which saw firefighters from Levin to Marton race to assist the Waitarere Beach volunteer brigade. Assistant area commander Roger Calder said there was no logical reason for the fire to have started, so it is being treated as suspicious. At 1.12pm on Monday, the Waitarere Beach volunteer fire brigade were alerted to smoke seen coming from the forest. Once they arrived they realised the fire was taking hold and called for back up, which initially came from Foxton, Levin and the rural fire brigade. Waitarere Beach volunteer chief fire officer Roger Nichol said smoke was coming from the south block. Waitarere and Levin brigades began their assault on the flames, which were quickly spreading through the trees. Mr Nichol said after assessing the situation, a call for assistance was made, with urban and rural fire units arriving, plus two helicopters and four water tankers. Fire crews spent an anxious five hours bringing the blaze under control and were still on site at 7pm. Mr Nichol said he had

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Message delivered — p4 HELICOPTERS, rural and volunteer fire brigades joined forces to fight a fire in the Waitarere Forest on Monday, one of the biggest fire responses to be seen in the area for many years. PHOTO BY BILL LENNOX

several locals ring him on Tuesday morning, after they’d gone on their morning walks through the forest, to tell him about ‘hot spots’ that could reignite. “I contacted rural fire and they were soon on site dampening down,” he said. Mr Nichol went on to say

that they were very lucky in some ways, considering the gusty winds experienced in the area over the past few weeks. “If the winds had continued it would have caused major issues for us. As it was the fire was spreading quickly, add the wind to it and it could have easily turned into a major

blaze,” he said. There is a total year round fire ban extending three kilometres from the district’s coast line inland. ■ Anyone who was in or near the forest before the fire and saw anyone acting suspiciously should contact Levin police on 3660500.

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I read with interest the article written by Peter Franklin about abolishing factory farming of pigs in New Zealand. I have had 20 years’ experience in the pig industry and if Adrienne Powell and SAFE had their way, it would spell the death of the pig industry in our country. In New Zealand weather here is cold for a large part of the year, for pigs anyway. Pigs need to be kept warm. In New Zealand, fattening (weaners to bacon size) pigs are kept warm by insulation in the pig house floor and being kept in a pen just big enough for them all to lie down. If this is not done the pigs get cold and as a result they will not grow. If slow growth occurs the pigs become uneconomic to grow. As soon as the price of New Zealand pig meat becomes too expensive, the wholesalers just import from Australia. In the breeding area, the reason why sows are kept in crates is not only to keep more in a shed to keep them warm, but so they don’t fight. The only time you can mix pigs is when they are weaners. After this they will fight each other until one is nearly dead or both are seriously injured. The pig industry is at risk and has been for many years from Australian imports. Mrs Powell and SAFE need to do some research in what actually goes on in the pig industry before they spell the end of the New Zealand pork industry. GERALD LEE Levin

Waste water

It is fair to say that many of the residents of Foxton are growing increasingly concerned about the Waste Water and Sewerage situation here. Discussions seem to be going on interminably. We understand that there are three possibilities to dispose of the treated waste water rather than discharging it into the Foxton Loop: (i) discharge by way of irrigation on Matakarapa Island; (ii) pipe it several kilometres and discharge it on the Target Reserve and (iii) pipe it over the Moutoa Floodway via the bridge and discharge into the Waitarere Forest. The second and third options would cost many millions of dollars and lead to an estimated annual increase in rates for each and every ratepayer of Foxton of well in excess of $1000 annually. If we consider the first option, then we need to take into account cultural

WRITE TO US sensibilities. There are some burial sites on Matakarapa Island that, although somewhat neglected at the moment, could very well be fenced, footpaths laid and maintained and thereby treated with the respect they deserve. We have been told that the water discharged from the treatment ponds is very clean and actually contains very little nutrient but could be used for irrigation, far from any sensitive sites. Whichever way is selected, it needs to be addressed soon. The inadequate sewerage system can only be detrimental to the development of our town. Every delay, and we have had enough of those, means an increase in cost and thereby an increase in our rates. JOHN GIRLING Foxton

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Further to my recent item concerning the standard of care at our Foxton Health Centre. Recently I was surprised to receive a call, seemingly out of the blue, from a nurse at our health centre. It appeared she'd found something concerning in my file and needed to see me the following day. At that time I was made aware of the necessity for fairly urgent action and arrangements were made on the spot to deal with this. Never in my 66 years have I experienced more diligent care. In addition to this experience, my 81-year-old neighbour has twice recently had calls from his doctor, after 9.30pm, to bring him up to speed with results. For those who complain about waiting times, consider this: It appears our already over-burdened health centre is obliged to take patients from Levin as well, even when such patients can easily still register with a clinic in Levin, but are simply disaffected with their current GPs. ALEXANDRA D'ARDERNTRAIL Foxton Beach

Rate proposal

The council produced a document — Horowhenua Council’s Full Proposal Document — to change to Capital Value Rating, designed to trick people that they will be better off. A diagram shows the total number of ratepayers with increases and decreases. The figures are a lie; they have included ratepayers whose rates don’t change in the numbers of ratepayers facing a decrease. The true figures for Residential Ratepayers are 5987

The Horowhenua Chronicle welcomes readers letters. Emailed letters are preferred sent to news@chronicle.co.nz, if posted to PO Box 547 Levin. letters should be typed, double spaced, clear handwritten letters will be accepted. Letters should not exceed 200 to 250 words. Hand written and emailed letters must have the senders name, address and a contact phone number. However, where specifically requested and at the editor’s discretion ‘name and address supplied’ can be used in publishing. Letters to the editor express the views of the writer, not those of the Horowhenua Chronicle, staff or NZME media. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend or reject any letter without explanation. Complaint process: Horowhenua Chronicle is subject to NZ Press Council procedures. Complaints are to be first directed in writing to peter.franklin@chronicle.co.nz. If unsatisfied, the complaint may be referred to the Press Council, P O Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email (info@presscouncil.org.nz. Further detail and an online complaints form are available at www.presscouncil.org.nz.

properties that might decrease, 2296 properties unchanged and 7122 properties increase. For businesses, including farming, the true figures are 1299 properties rates decrease, 266 properties unchanged and 552 properties increase. Utility properties are 16 decrease, 12 unchanged and 63 increase. The reason I said might decrease, is because the figures are based on this year’s rates and don’t include the proposed rate increase for next year. Of the 5987 residential properties with a decrease, 4544 of those decreases are under $200 – which will probably be taken by the planned rate increase. Only 653 residential properties out of 15,405 will get a decrease that might be meaningful, but 2115 properties will have an increase of $400 - $1000+; another 1135 properties have a $300 increase and a further 1885 properties a $200 increase, plus next year’s proposed rate increase. Why wasn’t the proposal sent out to ratepayers with their rates bill? Why is it being rushed through and only those whose rates increase $1000+ invited to a meeting? The letter sent said ‘You have been identified as a property owner that would be impacted by the proposed change.’ No mention made that the impact is $1000+ increase in rates for those receiving this letter. Council stated it had considered options and put forward Council’s preferred option — what other options did they consider and how long have they been looking into it? Any changes to the current rating system would take effect from 1 July 2015. Please speak up now. GAYLYN BENNETT Levin

Implications

The proposed rates change to capital value will have implications not only for certain high value home owners, but principally for those who earn money from their land. Take the following simplistic examples from the council’s own indicative rates table from their 2014/15 Annual Plan. A Rural Property with land value of $880,000 and capital value of $1,050,000 pays rates of

$5312. Assuming the land area is used for generating income, except for the homestead, the rates of $5312 are deductible from gross income as an expense. Under the new system the improvements, principally the homestead, is not deductible. The deductible expense would drop by $860 (880/1,050x5,312 = 4,452). A Rural Residential Property with land value of $310,000 and capital value of $510,000 pays rates of $2,015. The land area, if farmed, would still be principally used for generating income, except for the homestead, and the rates of $2015 are proportioned and then deductible from gross income as an expense. Under the new system the improvements, principally the homestead, is not deductible. The deductible expense would drop by $790 (310/510x2,015 = 1,225). Even assuming no rate increase, those farming will be faced with a higher tax bill. Can we deduct this from our rates if the Council changes its approach? Surely, after all the talk about us not paying our “fair share”, the buck has to stop somewhere? KEN RIDDLE Shannon

Consultation

Reading your article on the proposed rate changes in the Horowhenua (November 11) I was disturbed to read that only a small number of ratepayers were approached to make submissions in the preconsultation process. The chief executive of Horowhenua District Council is quoted in your article as saying it had been undertaken to help to form a rating proposal for the Draft Long Term Plan 2015-2025. If that is the case surely a wider section of the community should have been consulted, as that document will affect all Horowhenua for a 10-year period. I look forward to the promised full consultation process next March and April when “the public” will be given the opportunity to make submissions on which rating system HDC should use. MARGARET JEUNE Levin

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Horowhenua civic awards presented By PETER FRANKLIN The community were able to acknowledge the contribution of 15 local people who have all contributed, in one way or another to the wellbeing of the distict and the people who live here. At a special annual function held at the Horowhenua District Council chambers on Tuesday, Mayor Brendan Duffy was able to publicly acknowledge the contribution made by a large group of community minded individuals. Dianne Spicer and Brian Gilbert received Certificate of Recognition for their contribution to sport. Mrs Spicer gave up golf after an injury and pursues a newfound love of bowls. She has been a member of the Levin Women's Bowling Club since 1997. In her 17 years with the club Dianne has made a significant impact. She is seen as being the magnificent lady that holds the club together. Dianne is the current vice president of the Levin Women's Bowling Club, and has been the club's tournament controller for many years. She arranges teams for club galas, Pennants and Interclub team drivers. Mr Gilbert gave up a career as an automotive parts manager to pursue his love of cycling purchasing Southend Cycles AvantiPlus in 1985, in which he has used his expert knowledge and qualifications to contribute to cycling in the Horowhenua. Mr Gilbert is a committee member and coach of the Levin Cycling Club. He has helped grow membership numbers and has coached many riders to success nationally. He is also a committee member, team manager and coach of the West Coast North Island Cycling Centre, which Levin Cycling Club is associated to. From the early 1990s Mr Gilbert has played a major role in the organisation of the National Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships, otherwise know as Sir Bernard Fergusson Team Trial weekend. Dot Wenham became a member of the Birthright Executive Committee in 1999. She has given enormously of her energy, first taking on the role of treasurer in that same year. She had the ability to successfully acquire funding for the organisation through various avenues, she handled audits and negotiated contracts between the Ministry of Social Development as required. There was, or never has been a task deemed too hard for this remarkable woman who managed all of the above alongside her own paid employment. She has been a

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Mr Klein took it upon himself to develop a plan for the future of MAVtech. He developed a business plan, feasibility study, captured fundraising opportunities and coordinated the tradesman. He was the driving force behind the revival project and the ultimate volunteer project manager. He is deputy chair of the board and also convenor of the museum's Collections Committee. Christine Warren has been a long standing member of the Horowhenua Community. Her involvement with local organisations is a testament to the person she is. In 1988 Mrs Warren’s eldest son Gordon was invited to attend Riding for the Disabled in Levin as a participant, Christine attended these sessions with her son and so began her affiliation with this organisation. Mrs Warren, who was never a ‘horsey' person has now been involved with the Levin Riding for the Disabled for 26 years. She has been the secretary since 1998 and took on the treasurer role in 2006. She is seen as the backbone of the organisation. Mrs Warren has been the secretary/treasurer for Diabetes Horowhenua since 2007. In 2008 she became a member of the Diabetes New Zealand advisory board and is currently a Lower North Island Representative for Diabetes New Zealand. She is often seen representing the organisation at local community events, and plays a significant role in their fundraisers. Heather Birrell is a name that is prevalent in the district.

CreativeNZ. He is also a regular school has benefited from his member of the Altrusa Club of feature at local sports grounds, excitement about sport and Levin for more than 20 years. She refereeing, managing and kapahaka. has been a committed and reliable coaching school and Horowhenua as a district has club member, always giving of representative teams. benefited from this passion for herself to meet the aims and Detlef Klein has been associated kapahaka. Through community objectives of the club. with The Museum of Audiovisual engagement and sheer Colin Honey is, and has been a Technology, also known as enthusiasm, Mr Kiriona has been key contributor to the theatrical MAVtech since 2001 when he was able to grow the kapahaka festival and musical community of conservator advisor to the from what it was with Horowhenua for many years. museum's Trust Board. In 2005 he approximately 12 schools Mr Honey has been a member was invited on to the board and participating to what it is today, of the Levin Performing Arts was elected chairman. He held this with approximately 17 primary Society since 2008, showcasing his position for eight years until he and secondary schools involved. musical talents by playing the resigned in May 2013. This is an event where the cornet and trumpet in the band When taking on the role as community comes together and and orchestra for various shows. chairperson he let the board know are collectively engaged. It also He has been the treasurer for the that he had a vision. This vision provides cultural awareness for society since 2008. was to create a professional schools and the wider district. He has been a member of the museum and restore all of the Dylan is also a member of the Levin and Districts Brass Band Inc items that needed some tender Creative New Zealand Funding since 2002. In his 12 years with the loving care to ensure they were Allocation Committee of Council, band he has made a huge back to their original glory. which meets to distribute contribution. He has been the ■ Continued Page 21 conductor of the band for the past six years, taking the band to be national Do You Have Friends or Family Visiting All About You Hypnotherapy champions once and district champions on several Levin and Need Somewhere for them to Stay? occasions. He has been the Health and medical, Pain management, Here’s 8 reasons to give us a call: treasurer for over six years, and is also treasurer of the Behavioural, motivation, stress, conﬁdence Cosy family fully Sky TV Levin Centennial Concert Fertility and Childbirth, inc IVF Band and is the current band equipped units. Only 5 minutes to local instruments officer. Fears, Phobia’s and Habit’s, Double Glazing for your amenities He continues to pass on his knowledge to others Personal performance, sport, work, comfort 1½ hours to Wellington City through being a brass tutor Weight control and many more... for the band since joining, All units serviced daily Licensed Restaurant/ teaching many children and beginner adults to play brass Complimentary Paper Great Food 0800 344 9713 instruments. jenny4hypno@xtra.co.nz Arrive As A Guest, Leave As A Friend Dylan Kiriona is a proud member of the Horowhenua www.allaboutyouhypno.co.nz community and one that has strong connections to his Ron and Ofelia Trot on in,we would love to see you Whakapapa. This is evident Certiﬁed in his passion for kapahaka Cnr Oxford & ‘Virtual’ Tel (06) 367 8282 and the mana he holds within York Streets the community. Fax (06) 367 8283 Gastric Band Mr Kiriona started as a consultant beginning teacher at Ohau YES THE RESTAURANT IS school in 2011, since then the 1 of only 8 in NZ

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RIDERS DELIVER MESSAGE MOTORCYCLES big and small arrived at Levin’s Adventure Park, some from as far away as Tauranga all carrying the same message — Stop family violence. By PETER FRANKLIN The roar of a large group of motorcyclists going through any small town catches the public eye, and that is what the White Ribbon Riders want, a way to get the anti-family violence message out to communities. Local motorcyclists were urged by organisers to join in and make a stand when the motorcyclists arrived in Levin on Saturday. Aaron Christensen of the Compatriots Motorcycle Club (defence force members currently serving or retired), said he did not bring five lovely daughters into the world to be abused by men, their uncles or himself. He said our women and children are precious. “As men we need to protect them not abuse them.” The unfortunate statistic is that men are the main offenders and that needs to stop. “We heard there was a call to reduce or hide the billboards relating to family violence in this district. Don’t take them down, put more up, we need to keep this issue in the public eye, that is the only way we will be able to address it,” Mr Christensen said. Horowhenua family violence

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Ride highlights tragedy Mrs Cook said meeting the riders was a privilege and watching them walk through the centre of town, giving out white ribbons was simply inspirational. She said everyone they spoke to on the day knew what the white ribbon represented and were only too willing to add their support to the campaign. “We went into shops and asked if we could leave white ribbons with them. Not one person said no,” she said. She said the White Ribbon campaign is not just a once a year event, it is ongoing until the

BY PETER FRANKLIN The White Ribbon Ride was a great first event for the new Horowhenua Abuse Liaison Team events co-ordinator Stephanie Cook. Saturday was Mrs Cook’s introduction into the passion and commitment to face up to family violence in communities, by a group of hardened motorcyclists. The White Ribbon riders rode into Levin to help highlight the tragedy that thousands of New Zealand families face with violence a predominant factor in their lives.

numbers of family violence being reported stops completely. A stall was set up in Levin Mall on Tuesday manned by members of the Horowhenua Abuse Liaison Team, providing information about the range of community groups and government agencies available to victims of all types of abuse. More information stalls are planned to be held in Te Takere. While some people continue to believe that family violence was strictly a police matter, she said it takes a community to raise a child and a community to protect a child.

police co-ordinator Sergeant Martin Bull said the number of family violence reports has gone up over the last 12 months, which could be interpreted as a bad thing but in reality it means people are not prepared to sit back and turn a blind eye anymore. There is an increasing number of neighbours contacting police concerned at what they see and hear. “The good thing is we (police) are then in a position to do something about it,” he said. Police are expecting a spike in reports as Christmas approaches, when financial pressure and over indulgence of alcohol raises its head. Mr Bull said couples need to plan their Christmas, realise what they have to spend and stick to a budget. He said people should enjoy a drink but in moderation. “Don’t let alcohol ruin your family’s Christmas.” Family violence is a community problem, and Mr Bull said facing up to it as a community is the only way to solve it. “If you know that someone is being abused do something about it, regardless if it is a family member, friend or neighbour. In some extreme cases you could be saving someone’s life.”

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(Rating & Runtime tbc but expecting M & 150 mins) Adventure/Fantasy The epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenceless men, women and children of Lake-town.

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SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO *free morning tea with ticket purchase Mon - 10.20am My Old Lady (M), 10.30am The Lunchbox (PG) Tues - 10.20am My Old Lady (M), 10.30am Le Nozzie Di Figaro (Opera) Bring Baby Too – Wed - 10.20am My Old Lady (M) – Please note censors rating

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

Horowhenua Chronicle

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Levin Premier Race Day

Otaki Race Course Friday 28 November 2014

FREE BUS SERVICE Bus departs from: Palmerston North i-Site Waitarere Beach Bowling Club Levin RSA Levin TAB & Sports Bar Levin Cobb & Co O’Malleys Bar Cosmopolitan Club

Car Park out the Back

- 10.00 am - 10.40 am - 11.00 am - 11.02 am - 11.03 am - 11.04 am - 11.05 am

Trip 2 Levin RSA Levin TAB & Sports Bar O’Malleys Bar Cosmopolitan Club

Car Park out the Back

- 12.00 pm - 12.02 pm - 12.03 pm - 12.05 pm

Trip 3 Levin RSA Levin TAB & Sports Bar O’Malleys Cosmopolitan Club

Car Park out the Back

- 1.00 pm - 1.02 pm - 1.03 pm - 1.05 pm

Return Journeys

Departing from behind the public grandstand 10 minutes after 8th race (to Levin only) 15 minutes after last race (full return journey)

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Wide range of styles on garden trail By TANYA WOOD A group of Waiopehu College students are about $5500 closer to saying “konnichiwa”, thanks to a garden trail fundraiser boosting funds for their Japanese exchange trip next year. The Glimpse Beyond the Gate — Garden Meander on Sunday attracted more than 240 people, keen to have more than a glimpse of nine properties in Levin. The gardens included a wide variety of gardening styles and innovation, from small urban and large rural gardens, to native bush, formal and cottage styles, and a self-sustaining organic garden. “Stunning hidden gems” was how most people spoken to by the Horowhenua Chronicle described the gardens. Levin resident Lyndall Macartney, on the garden tour with a friend, couldn’t believe “these were people’s home gardens” and Jen Hutchings, who moved to Levin 12 months ago and is putting in her garden, had seen much to inspire her. Linda Parker opened up her Potts Road garden, 11 years in the making, and said she’d been asked for a few cuttings. “I don’t like to say no. It’s been a wonderful day and the only disappointment is not being able to see everyone else’s garden myself.” Organiser Gaelene Pratt said the day had been very successful, well organised and even the weather played its part. “We can’t thank enough the generosity of the hosts and the community for its support. It’s just blown us away.”

A group of women enjoy their stroll through Linda Parker and Warren Twigden’s 2.5 acre garden in Potts Road.

THE driveway to Sue and Graham Long’s Denton Road property draws admiring glances.

JEN Hutchings finds inspiration in Melanie and Lex McRae’s town garden.

STREAMLINE SWIM SCHOOL REDEVELOPS FOR SUCCESS

Restructure Presentation Come and ﬁnd out about exciting new changes in the Streamline Swim School structure.

Informative presentations are happening: - Monday 8 December: 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Wednesday 10 December: 11.00am - 12.00pm - Friday 12 December 5.00pm-6.00pm (Foxton) - Saturday 13 December: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Sessions will involve: - A presentation from the Swim School manager on changes. - Interactive question and answer time with your childs instructor or swim school manager. - Drinks and nibbles. PMLS LS \VQT VUUVTRQWLR\ RV [WO VQR XVTN ZYVQR RMN S]LX school and enagage with the team to share your thoughts. Register your spot at reception. Aquatics Horowhenua Queen Street, Levin 5540. Ph. 06 368 0070 levinaquaticcentre@horowhenua.govt.nz www.horowhenua.govt.nz

Aquatics Horowhenua runs Streamline Swim School each term which attracts over 500 students every term, including holiday courses. The swim school has been in operation for the past six years and has recently been reviewed to ensure that the service is meeting industry standards. Jessy Ion, Swim School Manager outlines key changes and the restructure below. Streamline Swim School understands the value of aquatic readiness and water safety. The redevelopment has seen changes in not only the structure of the learn to swim lessons and levels, but in the direction of the business. Streamline Swim School is committed in going from good to great and

the newly developed vision "to be the leading aquatic education provider in the region" illustrates the commitment to delivering a premium service to all customers. "We are excited to present the changes to the community, I am conﬁdent that the changes being made to the programme will raise the standard of aquatic readiness in the Horowhenua" Jessy says, "Come down and engage with the team, this is a fantastic opportunity to give your feedback and thoughts on the service we provide". Streamline Swim School will be hosting informative presentations to engage with customers and educate the community around the changes that will occur in 2015.

THESE SESSIONS ARE HAPPENING ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: LEVIN AQUATIC CENTRE • Monday 8 December: 5.30pm - 6.30pm • Wednesday 10 December: 11.00am - 12.00pm • Saturday 13 December: 2.30pm - 3.30pm FOXTON POOL • Friday 12 December: 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Cooper Fitzgibbon ( Age 3) and Sarah Wairau ( Instructor)

Sessions will involve a presentation from the swim school manager on changes. Interactive question and answer time with your child’s instructor or swim school manager alongside drinks and nibbles.

To register your place at the preferred information session please call the team on 06 368 0070 or register at reception.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Horowhenua Chronicle

State Insurance Levin office closes By PETER FRANKLIN Friday will see the end of an era for State Insurance customers and staff as the door of the Levin office closes for the final time. However this is not the end of the road for State Insurance, just a move into the 21st century and a transition to more internet and telephone-based customer service. Mark Gallagher has been on the front line for 29 years and while sad to see the office close, is pleased he will still have faceto-face contact with State customers at the AMI office. “I’m changing shirts, going from a blue one to a yellow one,” he said. Mr Gallagher said none of the Levin office staff have been made redundant, all have been redeployed within the AIG

insurance company structure, of which AMI and State Insurance are a part. He said it will probably feel a bit strange for a lot of their long-term customers who have been used to coming to the State Insurance office in Levin since 1973. “Old habits,” he said. The biggest percentage of State’s business is now done electronically or by phone. State will continue to have a call centre in Levin, delivering the same customer service. Customers who still want face-toface service will need to walk a few doors up to AMI. Mr Gallagher said he will feel a bit strange when the doors close on Friday, but is excited at the same time. “Times are changing and we need to change with them,” he said.

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With most factories having early December dates for cut off orders, it’s time to get those curtains and blinds sorted. Don’t be disappointed by missing out on that new look before Christmas. With a wide range of samples in stock at Colourplus you will be able to choose a suitable curtains for the living room or bedrooms or a blind for your window. Interior Designer, Carol Butt, will help you with your choice of fabric, help you with colour and talk about lining options. Blinds are becoming very popular, especially sunscreens which, when down, allow you to see through them but from the outside looking in, give you complete privacy. So for a free measure call in and see Carol or Pete at Colourplus, phone 368 7133 (OPP KFC).

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NOTHING beats a beautiful sunset and Horowhenua certainly has its fair share. Foxton Beach resident Jim Read watched the sun going down one Saturday evening, after storm and gale force winds the previous two days, and snapped these stunners 20 minutes apart on his Olympus camera.

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Horowhenua Chronicle

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Free drive lessons Parents of teenagers ready to learn to drive can give them a head start with free lessons from the Automobile Association. The AA is offering three free lessons to learner licence holders, providing they or their parents are AA members and they have held their learner licence for less than two months. The three lessons have been structured to progress driving skills from ‘introduction’ to ‘advanced’. Instructors use a modern dual-controlled car and progress is recorded on a key driving skills card. All the AA asks in return for its series of lessons is commitment. Young drivers are expected to be on time for their lessons and to ensure they have up to 20 hours of practice between lessons. To be eligible for the AA Ignition programme you must: ■ Hold a learner licence, issued within the last two months.

■ Be a current AA member or the son/daughter of a current member. ■ Have a valid email address. After signing up for the programme online a confirmation email is sent with the first free lesson voucher attached, which is valid for 60 days from issue. Vouchers for the second and third sessions are emailed after each lesson is completed. The AA believes professional driving lessons promote safe and confident driving. By providing access to first-class instructors they are making it easier, safer and more affordable for young people to become good drivers. AA Ignition is available in Levin. For inquiries and bookings, phone 0800 223 199 or visit aa.co.nz/drivers. Why not consider gifting AA Membership to your teenager aged 17 or under this Christmas. They can join for $39 – which is 50 per cent off the standard AA

TOP 10 BOOKS New Adult Non-Fiction Books Women & the Vote: A World History by Jad Adams Sales for Non-Sales People by Robert Ashton The Secret History of the Handbag by Meredith Etherington-Smith & Caroline Clifton-Mogg An Outback Nurse by Thea Hayes Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II’s Most Audacious General by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard The Story of the America’s Cup 1851-2013 by Ranulf Rayner Gardens in Detail: 100 Contemporary Designs by Emma Reuss Princess, More Tears to Cry by Jean Sasson Place and Adornment: A History of Contemporary Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand by Damian Skinner & Kevin Murray Oamaru: New Zealand’s Living Victorian Town by Paul Sorrell & Graham Warman

Membership rate. If the car they are in breaks down they can call for help – even if they are not driving. Talk to the staff at our AA Service Centre for more information about becoming an AA member.

TE Takere visitors and staff were treated to a performance from NZ Care Vocational Services at a lunchtime concert on Friday. Many weeks of preparation had gone into getting ready for the concert, which included kapahaka, popular songs and Christmas carols. There were solo performances among the enthusiastic group routines much appreciated by all who stopped to listen.

WHAT’S ON AT TE TAKERE Exhibition space Robert Gunning shares some of his vast collection of World War I collectables. His crested chinaware is a fascinating “potted” history of the Great War. Tuesday to Friday Family and local history: Call into the Heritage room for help and advice on researching your family tree. 10am-3pm. Today Bootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am. Social crochet and coffee club: Jenny Goyne will teach you to crochet, or bring your own craft project along and join in the coffee and chat and meet new friends. Every Wednesday at 10.30am.

Petting zoo for digital devices: 10.30am-noon and 7pm-8pm. Tomorrow Baby play: Contact Youth Space 9am-noon. Friday Bootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am. Technology clinic for seniors: Presented by Seniornet – bring along your digital device and the patient tutors from Seniornet will help you figure out problems. 10am in Foxton library; 2pm-4pm in Te Takere. Family Movie: Bring the kids along to the open meeting room. 4pm Fridays. Sunday Horowhenua Historical Society annual meeting: 2pm in Rimu room. New members welcome.

Te Takere Youth Car wash: $5 at Repco Levin, 9.30am to 2pm. Sausage sizzle and spot prizes. Monday: Bootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am. Tuesday Baby play: Youth Space, 9am-noon. Baby time rock and rhyme: Children’s library, 10am-10.30am. JP clinic: Kowhai Room, 11.30am1.30pm. Wednesday December 3 Bootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am. Social crochet and coffee club: Every Wednesday at 10.30am. Petting zoo for digital devices: 10.30am-noon and 7pm-8pm.

CHALKLE CLASSES Every Monday Tai Chi: 10am, Te Takere. Update your CV: 10am-noon, education suite. Check the chalkle website for details of what you need to bring with you.

Friday Help with your digital devices: Kobo and Sony eReader 10am to 11am; Kindle eReader 11am to noon. ■ For full details of the classes,

including fees, and to enrol, visit the chalkle website, www.chalkle.com (click on ‘find a class in your community’) or talk to the friendly Te Takere staff. It is important to enrol as classes will be cancelled if there is not sufficient numbers.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Horowhenua Chronicle

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THE future for Year 12 Horowhenua College student Sasha Henderson-Tukunui is in art. By PETER FRANKLIN An exhibition of college art has impressed organisers and those visiting the exhibition, being held at the Arts Society gallery in Bath Street, Levin. Horowhenua College student Sarah Henderson-Tukunui said she was thrilled at the chance to display her work at the Pub Charity Horowhenua Young Artists Exhibition, and intends to make art her career, going on from college to study art at university. The exhibition was organised by Sarah Morton to give the public a rare opportunity to view artwork prepared for NCEA exams by Horowhenua, Waiopehu and Manawatu College art students. Art tutors chose the artboards from their respective colleges and Year 11 and

12 art students. Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy opened the exhibition on Saturday. Mr Duffy is keen to encourage young people in the district to find their path to success, regardless of whether it be academic, art or sport. Art society president Dorothy Burt said the young artists must be proud of the high standard they have achieved, and with encouragement, go on to further develop their creative talent. The exhibition ran until Tuesday and the public were encouraged to vote for their favourite work. A $200 People’s Choice Award will be awarded to the winning student, along with two other prizes for the runners-up. The inaugural college art event at the gallery was financially supported by Pub Charities.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

NEWS IN BRIEF

Grants 2014

Dairy trainee of year

Thomas George Macarthy Trust After Thomas George Macarthy’s death in 1912, Public Trust was appointed executor of his estate. The T G Macarthy Board of Governors has approved the following grants: Name of Organisation ADD NZ Trust Abuse and Rape Crisis Support - Manawatu Across Te Kotahitanga O Te Wairua Activity Centre - Wellington Adult Literacy Service - Horowhenua Agape Fellowship Charitable Trust Age Concern Wellington Inc Age Concern Horowhenua Inc Age Concern Kapiti Inc Age Concern Wairarapa (WOOPs) Inc Age Concern Wanganui Inc Air Training Corps No. 32 Squadron Feilding Air Training Corps No. 49 Squadron Kapiti Alzheimers Manawatu Inc Alzheimers Wairarapa Inc Alzheimers Wanganui Inc Alzheimers Wellington Inc Anglican Diocese of Wellington Argo Trust Arohanui Hospice Service Trust Arts Access Aotearoa Asthma Society Inc - Wellington Autism Intervention Trust - Wellington Autism NZ Inc - Wanganui Big Brothers Big Sisters Manawatu Big Buddy Mentoring Trust Birthright - New Zealand Body Positive Inc - Wellington Bonfire Community Trust Brain Injury Association - Central Districts Brain Injury Association - Wellington Budget Service - Levin CanTeen - Manawatu Capital E - Wellington Museums Trust Capital Seniors Inc Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Catholic Schools Board Ltd Catholic Social Services Challenge 2000 ChangeMakers Refugee Forum Chelsea Day Care Trust Christian Care Trust - Levin Christian Child Care Programme - Masterton Christian Fellowship for Disabled Churches Education Commission Wellington Citizens Advice Bureau - Whanganui Coastguard Central Region Inc Cobwebs Community Trust Otaki Common Unity Project Aotearoa Community Centre - Featherston Community House - Moera Community House - Wanganui Community Trust - Pascal Street Community and Cultural Centre - Newtown Counselling Centre Marton Inc Crohn’s & Colitis NZ Trust Crossroads Christian Community Trust DEBRA New Zealand Deaf Aotearoa NZ Inc - Palmerston North Deaf Aotearoa NZ Inc - Wellington Disability Information and Equipment Centre Disability Resource Centre - Whanganui Down Syndrome Social Club - Wellington Downtown Community Ministry Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Early Intervention Trust - Wellington Eastern Southern Youth Trust Emerge Supported Employment Trust English Language Partners - Horowhenua/Kapiti English Language Partners - Wanganui Epilepsy NZ - Wellington Family Budgeting Services - NZ Federation Family Centre - Anglican Social Services Family Centre - Kapiti Family Support Services - Whanganui Feilding and Districts Youth Board Financial Freedom Trust Girls’ Brigade - Central Districts Area Greenstone Doors Hearing Association - Horowhenua Hearing Association - Manawatu

Grant ($) $4,999.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,000.00 $600.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,500.00 $5,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,048.00 $15,000.00 $6,087.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $10,000.00 $3,000.00 $5,852.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,600.00 $4,800.00 $100,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $7,500.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,500.00 $7,500.00 $1,500.00 $15,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $3,734.00 $2,000.00 $25,000.00 $7,500.00 $2,723.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,217.00 $12,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $3,000.00 $30,000.00 $7,500.00 $5,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,475.00 $4,000.00 $6,215.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00 $3,000.00 $15,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,600.00

Grant ($)

Name of Organisation Hearing Dogs for Deaf People NZ Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Hospice Wairarapa Community Trust Hospice Wanganui House of Hope Trust Hutt Hospital Foundation Trust IHC New Zealand Inc Ignite Sport Trust Kapiti Catholic Youth Trust Kapiti Youth Support (KYS) Kindergartens & Playcentres King Street Artworks Kohanga Reo & Pacific Island Language Groups Learning & Growing Together Trust Levin Childbirth Education Life Education Trust - North Wellington Life Education Trust - Hutt Valley Life Education Trust - Kapiti/Horowhenua Life Education Trust - Wairarapa and South HB Life Education Trust - Wanganui Life to the Max Trust Whanganui Literacy Aotearoa - Wellington Literacy Feilding Inc Living Without Violence - Kapiti Living Without Violence - Porirua Louise Perkins Foundation Lutheran Homes Trust Board MHT Diabetes Trust Mamaternity Charitable Trust Manawatu Stewart Centre Trust Manchester House Social Services Marsden Day Care Trust Marton and Surrounds ICT Hub Mary Potter Hospice Methodist Social Services Mix: Connecting, Creating, Living Inc Mothers Network - Wellington Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc Multiple Sclerosis Society - Wellington Muscular Dystrophy Association Wellington Music Futures Inc NZ Centre for Gifted Education NZ Essential Tremor Support Group Inc NZ Organisation for Rare Disorders NZ Secondary Students Choir Naenae Youth Charitable Trust New Wine NZ Trust New Zealand Blue Light Ventures Nga Iwi O Mokai Patea Services Trust North Porirua Care Centre Onesimus Trust (HIPPY Wanganui) Order of St John - Central Region Ostomy Society - Wanganui Pablos Art Studio Inc Parent Help Wellington Inc Parent to Parent - Manawatu Parent to Parent - Wellington Parentline - Manawatu Parents Centre - Kapiti Parents Centres - NZ Inc Parkinsonism Society - Kapiti/Horowhenua Inc Parkinsonism Society - Manawatu Parkinsonism Society - Wellington Perinatal Mental Health NZ Trust Plunket Societies Pomare 2000 Inc Porirua Foundation Pregnancy Centre - Manawatu Presbyterian Support Central Prison Fellowship of New Zealand Pukaha Mount Bruce Board Rape Counselling Network - Hutt Rape Crisis Centre Inc - Wellington Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust Refugee Family Reunification Trust Resource Centre Inc - Brooklyn Riding for the Disabled - Wanganui Ronald McDonald House Wellington Trust Rural Support Service - Manawatu SPCA - Wellington SPELADD - NZ Inc

$4,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $4,000.00 $8,500.00 $7,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00 $49,500.00 $12,000.00 $44,500.00 $5,000.00 $424.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $7,500.00 $15,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $299.00 $7,750.00 $7,500.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $30,000.00 $7,500.00 $5,000.00 $1,460.00 $5,000.00 $4,224.00 $7,500.00 $2,110.00 $9,600.00 $825.00 $15,000.00 $3,000.00 $12,500.00 $4,800.00 $6,730.00 $9,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $30,000.00 $500.00 $12,000.00 $4,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $3,608.00 $3,380.00 $8,800.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $29,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $3,076.00 $7,500.00 $10,000.00 $9,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,500.00 $2,085.00 $5,000.00 $850.00 $1,592.00 $15,000.00 $2,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00

Name of Organisation Sailability Wellington Trust Salvation Army Samaritans - Horowhenua Samaritans - Wanganui Schizophrenia Fellowship - Wairarapa Schizophrenia Fellowship - Wanganui Schizophrenia Fellowship - Wellington Schools Scout Group - St Mary’s Sea Cadet Corps - TS Tutira Sea Scouts - Kotuku SeniorNet Feilding SeniorNet Upper Hutt Inc Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation - Wellington Skylight - Children’s Grief Centre Sri Lankan Seniors’ Association Inc St Albans Presbyterian Church Stage Challenge Foundation Stairway Inc - Horowhenua StarJam Charitable Trust Stopping Violence Services - Wairarapa Street Van Inc - Palmerston North Street Youth Ministries Trust Inc Stroke Foundation - Central Region Supergrans - Lower Hutt Supporting Families In Mental Illness Surf Life Saving New Zealand Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre Te Aro Health Centre Te Hopai Trust Te Mana O Kupe Trust Te Manawa Services Charitable Trust Te Omanga Hospice Trust Te Ora Hou Wellington East Te Ora Hou Whanganui Inc Teach Me Trust Tenants Union Manawatu The Agender Trust The House of Grace Trust Inc The Life Flight Trust The National Foundation for the Deaf Inc The Parenting Place - Attitude Division The Scout Association of NZ ThroughBlue Thumbs Up Charitable Trust Toy Library Federation of NZ Victim Support Groups Inc - NZ Council Vincentian Home and Hospital Vincents Art Workshop Inc Volunteer Kapiti Inc Volunteer Wellington Wai Ora Christian Community Trust WellTrust Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute Wellington City Mission Wellington Hospitals Foundation Wellington Night Shelter Wellington Women’s Boarding House Wellington Zoo Trust Wesley Community Action Whanganui Creative Space Whanganui Safe and Free Women’s Centre - Lower Hutt Women’s Centre - Wairarapa Women’s Health Collective - Kapiti Women’s Health Collective - Palmerston North Women’s Health Collective - Wellington Women’s Health Group - Otaki Women’s Network - Wanganui Women’s Refuge - National Collective YMCA Central Inc YMCA of Greater Wellington Inc YWCA - Whanganui Young Enterprise Trust Youth Development Trust FYD Wellington Youth Quest Trust Youth Services Trust - Whanganui Youthline - Wellington Zeal Education Trust

TOTAL GRANTS

Grant ($) $7,500.00 $80,000.00 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $12,000.00 $4,968.00 $12,000.00 $497,700.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,026.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 $15,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,994.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $7,500.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $7,500.00 $6,000.00 $8,759.00 $11,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $30,000.00 $3,800.00 $6,020.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,310.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00 $6,000.00 $8,000.00 $7,500.00 $3,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,800.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $12,000.00 $3,500.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $7,500.00 $50,000.00 $25,000.00 $7,000.00 $20,000.00 $3,816.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $2,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,874.00 $4,900.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $11,000.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $10,000.00 $7,500.00 $10,000.00 $6,230.00 $5,000.00 $7,500.00

$2,471,760.00

You can access the T G Macarthy Trust website at www.tgmacarthytrust.org.nz

The New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competition is again attracting strong interest with more than 200 entered so far in the popular nationwide contest, and there’s still time to enter. National convenor Chris Keeping says the trainee competition has become a great avenue for young dairy farmers to prove their ability and promote their farming skills to prospective employers. All entries in the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards – including the dairy trainee, New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year and New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year competitions – close at midnight on Sunday, November 30. Entries are being accepted online at www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz. The Awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DairyNZ, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda Motorcycles NZ, LIC, Meridian Energy, New Zealand Farm Source, Ravensdown, and Triplejump, along with industry partner Primary ITO.

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Horowhenua-Kapiti consumers visited the What’s My Number website more than 1000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $177.36 per annum. According to statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies. “New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” said Electricity Authority chief executive Carl Hansen. He said, as seasons change, so do power needs and spring is another good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. Over winter the What’s My Number website was visited more than 60,000 times nationally, with an estimated national average saving of $175 annually, and 96,407 switches over that period. What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ. Visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nz to check if you could save.

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The recent prosecution of a home handyman who illegally installed a gas fire place and conducted poor electrical work at a home in Auckland, is serving as a timely reminder to all consumers to stay safe and always use a licensed tradesperson. Anyone involved in plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying or electrical work is required to carry an authorisation card — and consumers should ask to see identification. Poor gasfitting can lead to carbon monoxide exposure that can cause illness starting with a sore throat, chesty cough and sore eyes, loss of normal cognitive function and drowsiness. At high levels of exposure, it can be fatal. Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer, because it is both odourless and colourless. Combined with faulty electrical work, it can present a high risk of explosion. If you believe work has been carried out by someone who is not authorised, or have concerns about the competency of tradespeople, you can make a complaint to the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board. You can also check to see if a tradesperson is authorised at the Board’s website www.pgdb.co.nz.

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Horowhenua Chronicle

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By LEVIN NORTH SCHOOL Eating fruit and vegetables has students at Levin North School excited and hopefully given them a fantastic project to complete and win a prize. The 5+ A Day School Challenge is all about encouraging healthy eating and specifically eating five or more fresh fruit and vegetables each day. Schools have the opportunity to hold a 5+ A Day event or combine the 5+ A Day message with an existing event between now and November 30 to have a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a $5000 Bosch kitchen appliance package, Fredge prize packs and fresh fruit and vegetables. At the beginning of the month, Levin North School started spending an afternoon a week exploring how much fun 5+ A Day can be. Their efforts will be presented at the school’s annual ‘Festival on the Field’ event today, which this year is aptly named Festival on the Field Meets 5+ A Day. Three student eco-nomers (ecogardeners) Natheer, Kiarah-Jheide and Diamond, went with their teacher (Ms McCallum) around Levin to see if they could get support from the local community to supply for vegetables for their project. The fruit and vegetables from Horowhenua provide much of the country with food that gives health and vitality to its customers. Their first visit was to BS Young on Buller Road and Nigel Sue was fantastic, they said. He showed them how plants grow from seeds to small plants and how big machines then plant them, many at a time. They were driven around the farm and allowed to cut and pick savoy cabbages, lettuces, cauliflowers, broccoli and red onions. The students each got to take some seedlings home and some strawberries, thanks to Nigel. Emma at Woodhaven gave the students some fruit and vegetables for their project. The school role is around 300 and all the children have been involved in the project, exploring all aspects of fruit and vegetables,

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Horowhenua Chronicle

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

vent Calendar Christmas Adv

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Wednesday 3rd

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Horowhenua Chronicle

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Foxton river loop working party A working party has been formed to investigate options to reintroduce permanent flow into the Manawatu River Loop at Foxton. The party includes representatives from the Save Our River Trust, Foxton Community Board, Horowhenua District Council and Horizons Regional Council, and has met twice now. Working party chair and Horowhenua District Council chief executive David Clapperton said both meetings have been constructive and that while nobody knows what the solution will be, the outcomes sought are clear — to return flow to the Manawatu River Loop and bring about ecological restoration, recreational use of the river loop, community health, and enhance cultural and heritage values. Mr Clapperton said working party members believe a positive outcome can be found. “The Foxton Loop is a big part of the identity of Foxton, its community and

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POROUTAWHAO School student Lochlan McKean and Lady take the overall champion care and rear title.

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THE big night of action is coming and the speedway crowds will pack Arena One once again for the 248 Global challenge. Story p21.

The Horowhenua Indoor Bowling Club held its annual meeting on November 19. The following members were elected to the executive committee for the 2015 season. Patron - Trevor Eagle from Ohau Indoor Bowling club, President Rosie Penn from Foxton and Foxton Beach Indoor Bowling club, VicePresident - Graham Booth from Manakau Indoor Bowling Club, Secretary Ruth Munro from the Ohau Club, also taking on two further positions, Treasurer and Interim Publicity Officer, Selector - Bruce Pedley from Levin North Indoor Bowling Club. Mrs Penn said 2014 had been a year of rebuilding for the Centre, both for the committee and the pool of representative players, and the new committee is looking forward to capitalising on both in the coming season.

SPORTS RESULTS ■ CROQUET Croquet New Zealand Central Region New Zealand Veterans Championships: Days 1 & 2 at Feilding, Association Croquet Championship Singles: Winner: Marion McInnes (Wellington); runnerup: John McInnes (Wellington). Individual results Section 1: J.McInnes bt Smith 22-20, T.Berryman 21-10, L.McLay 24-12, Michael Hardman (Manawatu-Wanganui) 26-8; Dick Smith (Well) bt T.Berryman 26-8, L.McLay 26-11, Hardman 20-19; Tom Berryman (Well) bt L.McLay 20-17, Hardman 20-11; Liz McLay (MW) bt Hardman 18-10. Section 2: M.McInnes bt R.McLay 16-8, McIntyre 23-11, Price 18-12, McNae 26-13; Jean McIntyre (MW) bt McNae 23-22, R.McLay 26-10; Terry Price (Wairarapa) bt McIntyre 16-13, R.McLay 19-10; Murray McNae (MW) bt Price 26-9; Robert McLay (MW) bt McNae 14-11. Final: Marion McInnes bt John McInnes 26-10; Playoffs 3/4: Smith bt McIntyre 26-13, 5/6: T.Berryman bt Price 14-11, 7/8: L.McLay bt McNae 24-22, 9/10: Hardman bt R.McLay 12-10. Day 3 at Rose Gardens: Golf Croquet Handicap Doubles

Winners: Tony Stephens (Hawkes Bay) & Ian Power (Manawatu-Wanganui). Runners-up: Bill Elsmore & Joan Cook (Hawkes Bay). Individual results Section l: T.Stephens & Power bt Beverley Berryman (Well) & Jeannette MacEwan (MW) 7-3, Greigs 7-5; Jenny & Pat Greig (HB) bt B.Berryman & MacEwan 6-5, R.Oliver & Huisman 7-2; Rex Oliver & Monica Huisman (MW) bt T.Stephens & Power 7-5, B.Berryman & McEwan 7-3. Section ll: Don & Annette Reyland (HB) bt Tyler & Neild 7-6, C.Stephens & Miller 7-3, Bells 7-5; Mike & Sharon Bell (MW) bt Micki Tyler & Jeremy Neild (MW) 7-3; C.Stephens & Miller 7-3; Colleen Stephens & Faye Miller (HB) bt Tyler & Neild 6-5. Section lll: Bill Elsmore & Joan Cook (HB) bt Charlton & Snelling 5-4, T.Berryman & V.Oliver 7-5, Hembrow & Person 7-2; Max Charlton & Margaret Snelling (MW) bt Tom Berryman (Well) & Veronica Oliver (MW) 7-6, Hembrow & Person 6-5; Don Hembrow & Wendy Person (HB) bt T.Berryman & V.Oliver 7-6. Section lV: Chris Reay & Robin Scott (MW) bt Virginia Sutherland & Ian Brown (HB) 7-5, Hardman & Charteris 7-3; Michael Hardman (MW) & Diane Charteris (HB) bt Sutherland & Brown 7-6. Post-section play: Event Final: T.Stephens & Power bt Reylands 7-5, Elsmore & Cook 7-6, Reay & Scott 7-4;

Elsmore & Cook bt Reay & Scott 7-3; Reylands bt Elsmore & Cook 7-4; Reay & Scott bt Reylands 7-5. Playoffs 5/8: Greigs bt Bells 7-2, Charlton & Snelling 7-5, Hardman & Charteris 7-3; Hardman & Charteris bt Bells 7-2; Charlton & Snelling bt Hardman & Charteris 7-5; Bells bt Charlton & Snelling 7-5. 9/12: R.Oliver & Huisman bt C.Stephens & Miller 7-3, Hembrow & Person 7-4; Hembrow & Person bt C.Stephens & Miller 7-6, Sutherland & Brown 7-3; Sutherland & Brown bt R.Oliver & Huisman 7-3, C.Stephens & Miller 6-4. 13/15: B.Berryman & MacEwan bt Tyler & Neild 5-4, T.Berryman & V.Oliver 7-5; T.Berryman & V.Oliver bt Tyler & Neild 7-2. Association Croquet Handicap Singles: Winner: Ken Managh (MW) 3 wins +20, Runnerup: Melva Jones (MW) 3 wins +2. Individual results: Managh bt Charteris 20-1, Brue`re 10-9, B.Berryman 11-10; Jones bt Managh 14-13, B.Berryman 9-8, Brue`re 12-9; Beverley Berryman (Well) bt Brue`re 13-8, Charteris 15-7; Betsy Brue`re (MW) bt Charteris 18-12; Diane Charteris (Hawkes Bay) bt Jones 17-14.

■ GOLF Foxton Golf Club: November 18:

Ron Ebert 43, Bob Walden 42, Bob Lamond 40, Paul Hansen 39, John Grant 38, Tony Hunt 38, Ray Toy 38. November 20: Colin Markwell 7 up, Rob Conlan 6 up, Bob Walden 5 up, Russel Jack 4 up, Rob Chrystall 4 up. Levin Golf Club Results Tuesday: Ralph Klaffke and Eric Smith plus 1, Bruce Mills and Peter Clarke all square. Two Richard Young. Thursday Mixed Nine Hole: Jack Young 6 up, John Hailwood 2 up, Bob Smith 1 up. Early starters: Josh Hartwell 41. Brian Allen and John Dunlop 40. Bruce Mills, John Mullane and John Hewitson 38. There were six on 38. Twos John Miller, Ian King, Roco Squatriti and Eric Smith. Late starters: Steve Hartley 40. Alistair Finn 39. Philip Young, Rod Batchelar and David Louisson 37. Roy Sutherland 36. Philip Young had the only two. Early starters Saturday: Marty Wallace 40. Robert Corkill 37. Eric Smith and Gilbert Falaoa 36 two’s Gilbert Falaoa and Eric Smith. Late starters: Sui Tofa net 70. Bruce Marsden 72. Geoff Pate and Reg Sinkinson 75. Sui Tofa had the only two. The monthly medal final on Saturday went ahead despite the shocking weather. To be

eligible players had to win one of the monthly competitions or been a runnerup. Throughout the year several hundred players have participated to get to finals day. The event was again sponsored by Vikki and Ian Bateman of the Fairway 14 Trust. Ian presented the prizes and confirmed their wish to continue their involvement in 2015. 2014 Women’s winner was Diane Dunlop 69 net, runner-up Ann Hogg and 3rd Claire Sorensen. The winner of the men’s competition was Sui Tofa 70 net. Ray Harvey and Roger Perring 73. By now you will know Ray Grout has agreed to carry on for one more year as Club Captain. The Board of Management and members are thrilled with the news as this will ensure the players continuity into 2016. Men’s Classic this Saturday and Sunday. Presentation of trophy day Sunday 7 December. Play your own ball. List up in clubhouse. Christmas Cheer looks to be a lot of fun Sunday 14 December. Hams up for grabs. Men’s summer cup rounds start December 13 and the women’s are already under way.

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Public Notices Public Notice of application for On Licence Sections 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Pool Closure WHOLE COMPLEX Sunday 30th November Closing at 2:30pm

Shannon Preschool Incorporated AGM 27 November 1:30pm At Shannon School Library All welcome

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Levin Performing Arts Society Inc., 659 Queen Street East, Levin, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Horowhenua for the issue of an On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 659 Queen Street East, Levin, known as Levin Performing Arts Centre. The general nature of business conducted under the licence is a Community Theatre. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 1am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Horowhenua District Licensing Committee at 126 Oxford Street, Levin. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may not later than fifteen working days from the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540. Closing date for objections is Wednesday 10th December, 2014. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The notice was first published on Wednesday 19th December 2014.

LEVIN WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 2015 Rugby Muster/BBQ Sunday 30th November Levin Wanderers Clubrooms Levin Domain 11:30am Levin Wanderers is holding a muster for players keen to play rugby in 2015. We welcome new players wishing to play Premier & U20’s/Reserve Grade Rugby.

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Community Events LEVITY Beet, Children’s Entertainer is coming to Te Takere, Levin. Thursday, 11th December, 9.45am. Tickets $10 per child, under 2’s are free. Proudly supporting Jo-Maitera’s Pink Ribbon Trek 2015. Contact Jo-Maitera pinkribbontrek@hot.com Mobile: 022-406-5793.

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Horowhenua Chronicle POROUTAWHAO SCHOOL Board of Trustees Mid Term Election 2014 DECLARATION OF PARENT ELECTION RESULTS Parent Representative Votes: Bartholomew, Peter 22 Ferguson, Sam 54 Kiriona, Janell 32 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Sam Ferguson and Janell Kiriona. NATALIE DOWD RETURNING OFFICER

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CURTIS, PROCTER, Donald James. Noeline Muriel Thora. Of Otaki. Passed away Of Levin. Peacefully peacefully at passed away at Palmerston North Madison Lifecare, Hospital on November Levin, on Friday 23, 2014. Dearly loved November 21, 2014, husband of the late aged 100 years. Dearly Ollie and loved father loved wife of the late of Rowie, Jondaar Bill. Loved mother and (Tony) and Colin. mother-in-law of Adored Grandad of Bruce and Heather, Nikki, Jayde and Noel and Norma. Dylan and Great Adored Nana of Ana, Grandad of Elijah and Lisa, Jonathan, Jane, Harlow. Brother of Angela and her 8 great Lorna, Willie (Bill) grandchildren and 4 and Bob(dec). great great Don’s family will be grandchildren. holding a farewell at 48 A service for Noeline Kirk Street, Otaki, on has been held. Wednesday November 26, at 11:00am, followed by private cremation at Horowhenua Crematorium. WANT, Harvey Bowler Funerals Jeanette Caroline. Levin-Otaki-Shannon Of Levin. On FDANZ Locally owned November 21, 2014, at her home, following a short illness. Treasured wife and mate of Gary. Loving HODGSON, mother of Kristi and Philip Rigby. (67) Peacefully passed Ondrej, and the late away November 22, Ryan. Adored Nanny Rylee and 2014, after a hard of Loved fought battle. Born Dominick. March 30, 1947, a great daughter of the late garage saler and George and Vona of kindred spirit of small Petricevich Loved creatures. He is Waiharara. survived by his sister of Fred, Marie, daughter Emma, son Jim, Geordie (dec), Ben, stepfather to Steve, Von, Pete and extended Bruce; and their families. Loved grandchildren Antony, Sophie, daughter-in-law of the Ferne, Charlotte and late Eric and Dawn Emelia. Dearly loved Want. Many thanks to best friend and soul all the Doctors, Nurses mate by his Darly and District Nurses for Warly Christine, their care and support friend Lesley and of Jeanette. celebration of siblings Sharon and A Tony. Enjoy the great Jeanette’s has been garage sale in the sky. held. We will miss you. x. Harvey Bowler Funerals Sincere thanks to the Levin-Otaki-Shannon FDANZ Locally owned management and nursing staff of the Horowhenua Masonic WOODS, Village for their Paul. Formerly of Central dedicated care. NSW. On A celebration of Phil’s Coast, life will be held at The Friday November 21, Funeral Home, 545 2014, peacefully at Waitarere Queen Street East, home, Levin, on Thursday Beach. Dearly loved November 27, 2014, at soul mate and friend of 2:00pm. Private Rayna. Much loved cremation to follow at Daddy and Monky of The Avenue Toni and Richard Stone, Jacqui and Alex Crematorium, Levin. McHardy, and the late Rocky. Loved Dang (Granddad) of Jessie and Ryan (Bub); Jamie and Emma. Beloved brother of Jan and Colin Lawrie. No flowers please. McLAY, Donations to the Betty Rae. Leukaemia (nee Donaldson). Foundation, P O Box Of Levin. Passed away 99182, Newmarket, peacefully on Auckland 1149, would November 24, 2014, be appreciated or may aged 100 years. Dearly be left at the service. loved wife of the late Messages C/- 027 388 Bill. Loved mother and 4994. mother-in-law of Friends are invited to Jocelyn (dec’d), attend a service for Donald and the late Paul at his home, 166 Pauline, Joan Neill Park Ave, Waitarere and best friend Beach, on Wednesday Graham Buck. Loved November 26, 2014, at Nana of Robert, Vicki, 2:00pm. Followed by Richard; Elise, Clare, private cremation. James; Kelly and Brian, Joanna and Dean. A loved great grandmother and great great grandmother. Service at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen St East, Levin, on Thursday November 27, 2014 at 11:00am. Private cremation to follow at The Avenue Crematorium, Levin. Messages to 547 Queen St East, Levin.

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She is a quiet, modest ‘over-achiever' in our community who has lived a life of service in our community. Whilst working full-time she took the liberty to study towards a Business Studies Degree majoring in Accounting extramurally through Massey University over an 11 year period. She was a member of the Kapiti Horowhenua Business Development Board from 1996 until 2000. She was a Trustee of Te Horowhenua Trust from 1998 until 2012, and her time as trustee saw her become a volunteer accountant on the Finance committee. Heather has been a member of Levin Altrusa Club Inc for more than 20 years. In her time she has taken on the roll as President, along with providing accounting advice, driving memberships and always volunteering herself to take specific roles in projects. Literacy has been a serious interest of Heather's for many years. She has visited lots of overseas libraries and volunteered her time with various projects, her latest project being the Taitoko after school reading programme. Rod and Bev Poulton are stalwarts of our rural community. They are representative of those people who love the land and farm in that that uniquely New Zealand style. Their contribution to our community is in the advocacy of those elements which are our rural way of life. Mrs Poulton (nee Lewis) was born in our area and has remained a vibrant part of the rural scene. Bev is an active member of the Muhunoa East Women’s Division now Rural Women. Her involvement includes involvement in the school calf and lamb days, as well as serving as an executive member including President and Treasurer. Rod came to our area in 1957 taking

over the Makahika farm at the top of the Gladstone Valley. His farming years have been in sheep and beef. Both Mr and Mrs poulton are fully involved with the Horowhenua AP&I Association. Bev is an active member of the Horowhenua AP&I Association, and is currently Senior Vice President. Rod has also taken a full part in the life of the AP&I Association since joining the executive committee in the early sixties. He served as President from 1987-90, he was elected a life member in 1991 and served as patron from 2001 to 2008. He is steward of the sheep section and on show day helps with the sheep dog trails. Rod has committed himself to Sheep Dog Trials. In 1966 Rod became a charter member of the Levin South Rotary Club. He has served in executive roles and was Club President 1973/74. Both Rod and Bev's names are synonymous with the ‘‘Brandon Visit”. The Levin South Rotary Club has recognised their contribution to the object of Rotary by awarding them the movement’s highest award, a Paul Harris Fellowship. Gloy Deadman, a trained primary school teacher, and her husband Ian came to Levin in 1966. She quickly became involved with her new community, especially in education. She was Secretary-Treasurer of the Taitoko School Committee for many years, was on the Waiopehu College PTA, chaired the Taitoko Kindergarten establishing committee until it was built, and served on the committee and as president of the Taitoko Kindergarten Association. On moving to Levin Mrs Deadman joined the local Rose Society and made an immediate impact. She helped organise the annual shows where she exhibited her roses, and in 1999 she was given a life membership. She was on the organising committee of the national Rose Show in 2012, and is the current show secretary for the 2014

Horowhenua Rose show. Genealogy became a passion and in 1979 she co-founded the Levin branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, now known as the Horowhenua Family History Group. She took on the job of cemetery and microfiche librarian for NZSG. NZSG recognised her work with a service award and she was given life membership of the local group in 1996, and is still very much involved, volunteering once a week in the heritage room at Te Takere. Gloy is a member of the Horowhenua District Memorials Project Committee Trust, more commonly known as Adopt an Anzac since it was formed in 2006. She held the position of Trust Secretary until 2013. Margaret Craddock moved to Levin in 1958 to teach at Levin North School, after many years moved on to Levin East. She is a familiar face to many, and as a relief teacher is now teaching third generation children. Her involvement with education does not stop at the classroom door. Margaret passed on her theatrical and musical knowledge to the students of Levin East School producing musical shows for countless years. She also produced the well-known Horowhenua Schools Choir Festival for many years. Her passion for teaching was not limited to children, she taught adults to read and write, and taught English as a second language to non-English speaking teenagers and adults. Margaret has been a member of Levin Operatic Society/ Levin Performing Arts Society since 1958. She has appeared in many shows as an actress, assisted on show committees and has taught children to sing in a variety of shows. Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s Margaret sang at many weddings in Levin, and her operatic trained voice is a sound to rejoice. Margaret has been a member of the

Levin & Districts Brass Band ladies committee for over 40 years. Margaret has had a heavy involvement at the Levin Golf Course. She was a member of the Levin Golf Club Ladies Committee from when she joined until 1978. She bought an aspect of entertainment to the club as she wrote and organised shows that ladies performed at annual tournaments, and was always involved with the running of golf tournaments. Margaret was also an avid swimmer, passing on her knowledge to the children of Levin as a swim coach. Margaret has served as a member on a variety of groups and committees including; Child, Youth and Family panel, Counsellor for teachers (NZEI), Board of Governors of Horowhenua College, Kapiti Coast Harness Racing Club, Horowhenua Creative Communities and was made an Honourary member of the Woman`s Division of Levin RSA in recognition of her service and assistance. Aileen Jennings joined the Moutua Branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Aileen was the President in 1952 and held that position for a number of years. She was made a Life Member in 1967. She played a large part in purchasing ‘‘Peggies House’’ at Foxton Beach, which was rented out to families far and wide in need of respite or holidays. She played a significant role in the branches many fund raising projects and helped to raise a significant amount of money which was given to Dr Blackmore of Massey University Veterinary Science Division to help find a cure for Leptospirosis. After World War II Aileen saw the need to establish a Branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers for the wives of the returned soldiers. The Okunnui Branch of Women's Division of Federated Farmers was established in 1953. Aileen and the rest of the branch

played a significant role in fundraising to build Okunnui Hall, which officially opened in 1958. Aileen helped with running Sunday School when it moved to the hall, and at 93 years young, Aileen's commitment to Church is still strong driving herself to Shannon's Saint David's Church every Sunday. Aileen recently attended the formal opening of the rebuilt Moutua Hall, where she was the guest of honour and cut the cake. Colin Brown had a career in the Education sector culminating in the Ministry of Education. He was able to bring significant background and a skill set to the newly establish Education Horowhenua steering group made up of educators and community members. Mr Brown took over chairmanship of the committee in 2009 and for the past five years has led this group to make a difference. He was invited to join the Well-being Council Committee from its beginning. Particular areas of success have included preparation of an Education Strategy under the umbrella of Horowhenua District Council's Wellbeing Strategic plan, supporting the establishment of the Teen Parenting Unit, cultivating relationships with Pasifika groups to support education initiatives for their young people and most recently the exploration of digital learning opportunities across our school sector. Mr Brown has also demonstrated a strong commitment to this community through the Keep Levin Beautiful initiative and a strong desire to rid our community of graffiti and litter. He has been prepared to get around the town removing or painting out the tags that previously blighted our community. As a result of his determination and support from volunteers we now enjoy an environment that is practically graffiti free.

Although the speedway season is weather dependant, every effort is made to keep racing. Last season while the crowd waited patiently after a huge downpour, every available vehicle, race car transporters, race cars and private vehicles, were circulating to dry the track out. “It was as entertaining as the racing afterwards,” Mr Pukowski said. This coming Saturday, teams

racing fans will be in their element when an unnamed Manawatu Mustangs superstock team takes on the might of the Stratford Scrappers. Stratford have always had a powerful team, and while there has been no confirmation who will make up the side, it is bound to have all the ingredients of experience and speed. Palmerston North selectors will have their work cut out to find the right combination to match the

Scrappers. Mr Pukowski said they have a full programme of events coming up, which includes the American and Australian sprintcars on Monday December 8, the Palmerston North Parts World 248 Global Challenge on January 24 that will feature the touring British Lions, the ENZEDDewtec superstock teams championship two-day meeting on February 6 and 7, and much more.

SPEEDWAY REPORT By PETER FRANKLIN

better of track manager Brian Pukowski, who said it was touch and Speedway fans were disappointed go for a while but at the end of the when weather took the upper hand day, the effect on track conditions and forced the postponement of the and on fans enjoyment, on what Manawatu Stockcar Championships would have been a fantastic night’s on Saturday, with over 40 drivers racing, took precedence. registered to take to the track for the Mr Pukowski said no firm prestigious title meeting at replacement date has been made at Palmerston North’s Robertson this stage, but the event would be Holden International Speedway. held and he was confident racing on High winds and rain got the the night would be action-packed.

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