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Novopay beyondrepair — principalsBy FRANKIEWEBB

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HOROWHENUA Principal’s Association president MurrayPowell believes there is no hope of improving the Novopaysystem which has caused huge pay issues for teachers inHorowhenua and nationwide. PHOTO/FRANKIE WEBB

‘For an onlinesystem that was

proposed to be timesaving and

economical this is ajoke’MURRAYPOWELL

Horowhenua Principal’sAssociation president

Horowhenua Principal’sAssociation president MurrayPowell believes the Novopaysystem is flawed with no hope ofimprovement. ‘‘After 19 monthsof frustration and time-wastingand assurances from theMinister and the Ministry ofEducation we believe thesystem and its implementationto be flawed with no hope ofimprovement,’’ he told theHorowhenua Chronicle.

‘‘Many of our support staffmembers (are) still not beingpaid for this year and we arealready in week five of theterm.’’

Mr Powell is aware of 15 localschools with continuing issues,many relating back to last year.

‘‘Novopay has been tellingschools these staff (members)are still being processed,’’ hesaid.

A national survey of 714principals reported 66 per centof schools still had unresolvedproblems from last year and onaverage almost 6 per cent of staffper school were incorrectlypaid.

‘‘For an online system thatwas proposed to be time savingand economical this is a joke,’’said Mr Powell, who hasemployed an extra officeadministrator because of thetime spent on Novopay.

Several times Mr Powell has

had ‘to fudge’ their reportingbecause the system appears tobe quite inflexible.

‘‘For instance we employedsomeone in the school through a‘work experience’ scheme andhad to designate her as an‘afterschool care worker,’’ MrPowell said.

‘‘Teachers are no longerentitled — according to thesystem — to more than threedays bereavement leave, eventhough their contract allows formore.’’

The Government Ministerwith responsibility for theNovopay issue, Steven Joyce,blamed the complexity of theschool payroll system, and dataentry rather than a softwareerror. Whatever the cause, itseems teachers are likely tocontinue experiencing issueswith their pay for some time tocome.

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FORCES OF NATURE: Mist moving along Foxton Beach caught the eye of Reuben Anderson. He had his Nikon D5100 camera andsnapped this amazing shot using a Tamron 17 - 50mm f/2.8 VR lens. Colour wasn’t necessary to convey the power and beauty of theforces of nature.If you have taken a photo that depicts the fantastic scenery or life in Horowhenua send it to [email protected].

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HAVE YOUR SAYLetters should contain your name,address and phone number, whetherhandwritten or sent by email. Noms deplume not accepted. Letters should beno longer than 300 words. Letters canbe emailed to: [email protected]

Great campWe recently held the Barratt familyreunion in Levin.

We would like to thank the LevinHoliday and Motor Camp for suppling usvery clean and well run facilities.

Thank you also to all the local businessthat helped make it an amazing weekend. Itwas a pleasure to come back to Levin andenjoy all that Levin had to offer.

THE BARRATT FAMILYApiti

Use of lakeReg Fowles asked if the owners of LakeHorowhenua are getting ‘yet another

freebie’?Quite the con-

trary.Without the

approval ofowners, Parlia-ment decided thepublic could usethis privately-owned lake ‘freeof charge’. Nocompensationwas paid to theowners then, orsince.

Under the control of the Government-appointed Domain Board, this once-pristine lake has deteriorated to such anextent that the Environment Ministernow rates it alongside Lake Ellesmere,the worst lake in the country.

If you want to find out what theowners are doing to restore the lake,there’s a public meeting on March 16when there will be an exclusive screeningof Nicki Atkinson’s documentary.

As for comments on Treaty settle-ments, it’s a pity the people of Levin don’tknow their own history.

The Lands Minister in 1895 referred todisgraceful dealings but none to equalthose in connection with the Horo-whenua Block.

Wouldn’t you feel a little miffed if theCourt authorised somebody else to sellyour home and pocket the proceeds?

ANNE HUNTFoxton Beach

Mall concernsWe are concerned with the claims madeby your correspondent Andrea Bailey inlast week’s addition of your paper.

We would like to assure her and yourreaders that we have taken these con-cerns up with the head office of Dead SeaBeauty and should they engage in anyfurther high pressure selling we will notbe renewing their lease after the firstmonth.

It is also most surprising that AndreaBailey was unable to contact us as thephone number which is in the localdirectory is answered in our office inNelson and is a free call to localresidents.

Our contact details are also displayedon the manager’s office upstairs in the

Mall and are 368 9100 , office 03545-1092 (fax 03 545-1093), [email protected],management, PO Box 667 Nelson.

GAIRE THOMPSONOwner of Levin Mall

Director of Armagh Investments

Dead Sea commentsI was disappointed to read the letter byAndrea Bailey regarding Dead SeaBeauty products.

From the letter I could not ascertainwhether Ms Bailey is against a new standin the Mall, or against Israeliimmigrants, or against immigrants beingunpaid, or against the products being toodear or of inferior quality.

The article she referred to is severalyears old and probably not relevantanymore.

Staff in the Mall were pleasant andhelpful.

My wife (elderly herself) bought aproduct and thought the reduced priceshe paid was alright. Moreover she waspleased how the product worked on herhands when she got home.

Has Ms Bailey a personal axe to grind,or is she afraid of competition.

DICK RISLevin

Plenty for petrolheads atswap/collectables meetBy PETER FRANKLIN

Looking for that special part for a projectcar, whether it be restoring job on aclassic or vintage vehicle, or maybe along-awaited hot rod, then look to theHorowhenua branch of the Vintage Carand Motorcycle Club at their swap meetand collectables day.

The club will be holding their annualevent at the clubrooms on Sunday,

March 22. For the keen bargain huntersand stall holders, the gates will open at7am.

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Epic drive to mark D-Day invasionBy TANYAWOOD

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RICHARD Taylor from Ohau, right, and nephew Raetea Robinson, will be driving a restored 1942 Dodgepick up on a 4500km journey across Europe to the 70th anniversary celebrations of the D-Day landings inNormandy. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

D-DAYNormandy, France, June 6 1944■ D-Daywas the invasion ofGerman-occupied France thataimed to bring victory for theAllies InWorldWar II.■ The chief allied powerswere Great Britain, France(except during the Germanoccupation, 1940-44), theSoviet Union (after its entry inJune 1941), the United States(after its entry onDec. 8-11,1941), and China.■ It was the largestamphibious invasion inworldhistory involvingmore than5000 ships and 160,000soldiers.■ An airborne assault by24,000British, US andCanadian troops just aftermidnight preceded the 6.30amlandings.■ Infantry and armoureddivisions landed along an 80kmstretch of Normandy dividedinto five sections: Utah,Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.■ Adeliberate planmisleadthe Germans into thinking thelandingswere taking placefurther north.■ NoNewZealand groundforces landed on the beachesof Normandy, but NewZealanderswere on the shipsand planes that carried troops■ TheMonowai andAorangi,both from theNewZealandMerchant Navy, took theirplace in the D-Day armada.

Ohau man Richard Taylor istaking his restored 1942 WC21Dodge pick up on a 4500km epicdrive across Europe to joinhundreds of other World War IIenthusiasts at the 70thanniversary of the D-Daylandings in Normandy, France.

Mr Taylor will be part of aKiwi contingent taking fiverestored World War II vehicles,loaded into containers atTauranga last week en route tothe Sicilian port of Palermo.The two 1942 jeeps, 1942 Dodgeweapons carrier, 1941 Dodgeambulance and 1942 Dodge pickup will join five other vehiclesfrom Australia on April 28, fora six week trip that will takethem through nine countries.The group will make their wayup the Italian coast, across toCroatia by ferry, into Sloveniaover the Austrian Alps,through Germany and over toFrance.

Mr Taylor, 68, travellingwith his grandson, said the tripwill include visits to Pompeii,Casino, Rome, Paris andHitler’s mountain retreat(Eagle’s Nest) in Germany.Signs have been prepared in allthe languages of the countriesthey will be passing throughexplaining the reason for thetrip and Mr Taylor is expecting‘‘a fair bit of attention’’ fromthe locals.

The vehicles average a topspeed of 70km/h and will betaking the quieter, more scenicroutes. Mr Taylor’s Dodge wasonly restored in the last 18months after being shipped inpieces from Canada. There is

no support vehicle so if thereare any breakdowns Mr Taylorsaid ‘‘we have tow ropes’’.Joking aside, he said the grouphas enough mechanicalexperience to support eachother, and there were stillplenty of WWII spare partsavailable in France andBelgium after thousands ofvehicles were sold off after thewar.

The nine-day D-Daycelebrations starting June 1,promised a packed itinerarywith something planned foreach day, including visits totowns, villages and militarycemeteries.

Mr Taylor, who has ‘‘alwayshad an interest in both WWIand II’’, visited France andBelgium in 2007 and was keento see the cemeteries he had

missed that first time.On D-Day, June 6, the Kiwi

and Australian vehicles willjoin hundreds of others to drivedown Sword beach.

While the vehicles are beingshipped back from Holland onJune 15, Mr Taylor and hisgrandson will be taking theopportunity to extend theirEuropean trip for a couplemore weeks.

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By FRANKIEWEBB

Levin and HorowhenuaVeterinary Centre have seenseveral cases of deadly canineparvo virus in the past fewweeks.

‘‘This hot, humid weather isperfect for transmitting parvo,’’said Dr Simon Clark, HeadSmall Animal Veterinarian.

‘‘Many dogs have either diedfrom the disease or had to beeuthanised.’’

The result is disappointingas the centre has been runninga ‘budget’ parvo clinic for threeyears which has resulted in adecline of parvo casespresenting at the clinic. Of 37dogs tested last year, only threepositive results returned.

Catching the virus early iskey in chances of patientsurvival.

‘‘Every dog should get atleast one vaccination,’’ DrClark said.

Qualified vet nurses willconduct this months one-hourclinics on Saturday from 2pm

until 3pm in the Levin andHorowhenua VeterinaryCentre carpark on the corner ofQueen and Cambridge streets.A charge of $40 cash or eftpos ismade to cover costs, no bookingis required and no previoushistory is necessary. Dogs mustbe well and over six weeks old.

ART SOCIETY COMMITEEThe following people wereelected to the committee of theHorowhenua Art Society:

Dorothy Burt, president; BethBerry, treasurer; MarleneMcCartney secretary; Committee:SarahMartin, Margaret Crighton,RonHorne, NormSmith, PamBagnall, JoanKeogh, AnneYoung,GraceGoss. Last year’s

committeememberswere thankedfor their contribution to thewellbeing of the Art Society, alongwith all the unsung volunteers whohelp with events and keep thingsticking along.

Membership has increased andthe various classes arewellpatronised, particularly NeilPerfect’s drawing classes.

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Draft Plan focuseson belt-tighteningHorowhenua DistrictCouncil has taken a closelook at its finances in thedevelopment of its DraftAnnual Plan 2014/2015,which is to be published onThursday, March 20.

Mayor Brendan Duffysaid that in the past eightmonths, serious considera-tion has been given by bothcouncillors and Council’ssenior management to cur-rent operating costs andchanges have been maderesulting in a reduction of$1.5 million in operationalcosts.

‘‘It is important thatcouncil takes a strong andprudent approach in man-aging its finances in theyears ahead, whilstcompleting the previousCouncil’s agreed infra-structure programme,such as for water andwastewater, as well asmaintaining current levelsof service,’’ Mr Duffy said.

The Draft Annual Planoutlines the planned pro-jects and activities, basedon year three of Council’s2012 -2022 Long Term Plan.

It is to be put in front ofthe Council on WednesdayMarch 12, 2014 for adop-tion. This will be followedby extensive public con-sultation until the adop-tion of the final AnnualPlan 2014/2015 in June2014.

The proposed DraftAnnual Plan 2014/2015incorporates a ratesrequirement of $29.6million, which will requirean average 9.92 per centrates increase for2014/2015. The 9.92 per centproposed average ratesincrease across the districtis an increase on 8.7 percent proposed for year 3 ofthe 2012-2022 Long TermPlan.

Chief executive David

Clapperton is confidentthat the proposed DraftAnnual Plan is retainingboth financial prudencyand high-quality servicesfor the District.

‘‘The rate increase,while high, is realisticallywhat is required to ensurewe are following a longterm plan on behalf of thecommunity that promisesfinancial prudence andsustainability,’’ MrClapperton said.

‘‘The overall raterequirement for thecoming year actuallyshows a decrease of 0.47per cent to that projectedfor Year 3 of the Long TermPlan.’’

The key drivers for theproposed rate increaseinclude a reduction inprofit on property sales, anincrease in loans servicingcosts, increases in com-munity and library costsand decreases in economicdevelopment revenue andparking revenue.

Other key driversinclude increases in inter-est rates and an increase infunding for the ongoingrenewal of assets, such aspipes in the ground andtreatment plants(financially defined asdepreciation).

There are also majorcapital projects such as theconstruction of Levin’snew water reservoir,renewals of consents forwastewater and ongoingmaintenance, continuedroad upgrades, resealingthe Levin Domain CycleTrack and many othersincluded in the proposedDraft Annual Plan2015/2015.

Mr Clapperton says acomplicating factor withthe 2014/15 year’s rateincrease is the effect of therecent revaluations on the

incidence of rates forindividual properties.

‘‘Some properties on thefringes of urban areas haveseen a very significantincrease in land valuesreflecting the change inzoning to residential.

While Council does notrate based on District Planzones, the change in zoninghas affected the valuationsof these properties, whichin turn affects the level ofrates such properties willbe levied for the landvalue-based General andRoading rates.’’

Mr Clapperton says theCouncil must take a sens-ible approach to setting abudget for the 2014/2015year in order to meet statu-tory requirements undersection 100 of the LocalGovernment AmendmentAct essentially ‘to balancethe budget’.

‘‘In coming months Iwill continue to work withCouncil’s Finance Com-mittee to develop robuststrategies to manage theCouncil’s debt portfolio,including the possibility ofasset sales to reduce debt,’’he said.

The Draft Annual Plan2014/2015 will be publishedon Friday March 21. Thepublic have until April 22to make submissions, withpublic hearings ofsubmissions to be held onMay 7 and 8. The Councilwill meet for deliberationson May 21 and 22, with theDraft Annual Plan andrates resolution to beadopted at Council’s meet-ing on June 4.

The public will be ableto access the Draft AnnualPlan 2014/2015 online atwww.horowhenua.govt.nz,or alternatively atCouncil’s service centres inLevin, Shannon andFoxton.

Police keen to locate fraud suspect

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EDWIN TAYLOR

Police are seeking publicassistance to locate49-year-old Edwin HenryTaylor in relation toprolific fraud offendingnationwide.

He has been identifiedas the suspect for recentoffending in Feilding andthe wider Manawatu areaand there is a warrant forhis arrest.

He is extremely good atconvincing his victimsthat he is caring andhonest and takesadvantage of theirkindness. He has someskill in tattooing andsometimes uses an offer ofa free tattoo to gain trust.

Taylor is described asbeing of European descent,192cms tall and solid buildwith long dark hair that henormally wears in a ponytail. He is transient andknown to travel largedistances; so the appealextends across NewZealand.

If any members of thepublic see Taylor theyshould not approach himbut instead call Policeimmediately.

Anyone withinformation on hiswhereabouts is asked tocontact their local policestation. Information canalso be provided

anonymously to theorganisation Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Man in grinder accident

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At about noon on Sunday a47-year-old Dannevirkeman suffered seriousinjuries when an angle-grinder he was operatingkicked back and becameembedded in his chest.

The patient was drivento the Dannevirke MedicalCentre emergencydepartment. To minimisetransfer time, local policeand fire brigade officersprepared a street landingsite directly in front of themedical centre. A shorttime later the PalmerstonNorth Rescue Helicopterarrived carrying a St JohnAmbulance Intensive Care

Para-Medic and the patientwas then airlifted directlyto Wellington HospitalRooftop to undergoemergency specialistsurgery.

On Saturday, thePalmerston North RescueHelicopter was called toOtaki where a four-year-oldFoxton girl had suffered ahead injury while at theOtaki swimming pools.

The girl was foundunconscious by hercaregivers and is thought tohave slipped and hit herhead while in the changingrooms.

The patient was

stabilised by local St JohnAmbulance staff beforebeing airlifted toPalmerston North Hospitalin a stable condition.

At about 3.30pm onMonday the PalmerstonNorth Rescue Helicopterwas called out to a ruralproperty near Eketahunawhere a 34-year-old manhad suffered chainsawinjuries to his arm whiletree pruning. First-aid wasgiven by family members atthe scene. The patient wasairlifted to PalmerstonNorth Hospital in a stablecondition for furthertreatment.

Go purple to help Epilepsy NZKiwis are beingchallenged to be a ‘hero’and take part inInternational Purple Dayto help raise awareness ofepilepsy, a condition thataffects an estimated 90,000people in New Zealand.

Anything purple willbe perfect on the day, sowhy not create a themeand organise an event atschool, work or withfriends? Wear your bestand brightest purpleclothing, the most

outrageous purple outfit,or go the extra mile andpaint your face or hairpurple. Get everyone tocontribute a donation onthe day.

Epilepsy New Zealandis holding its third PurpleDay and wants this year tobe the biggest it’s everbeen. Prizes will beawarded to the biggest andmost creative Purple Dayevents held throughoutthe country.

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GOING GREEN: Levin is in for a bit blarney and good craic this St Patrick’s Day.PICTURE: FRANKIE WEBB

Horowhenua doublesSt Paddy’s Day funBy FRANKIEWEBB

In true Irish style, StPatrick’s Day is two daysin Levin.

St Paddy’s day comesearly to Levin RSA, whichis holding celebrations andshenanigans thisSaturday, March 15.

Levin Little Theatrekeeps it all traditional,celebrating on Monday,March 17, the doors open at7pm.

Irish stew is on themenu to be washed downwith a couple of hours ofthe best Irishentertainment in thedistrict. From Irishdancers to Irish fiddlers,the programme has a littlebit of something to tickleeverybody’s fancy.

Danny Healy takescharge of the eveningaccompanied by BrianMcKean and CharlieBoyce. Ulsterman Ivan

Johnston is joined byTina Healy sharing M.Cduties and some goodIrish humour.Traditional Irish Dancerswill take to the stage,there’s a variety of singersand performers and a bigdollop of Irish Stew servedduring interval. Ticketsare $15, available at thedoor, but if you don’t wantto miss out, purchasethem at Clark’s Clothingthis week.

Warning over measels outbreakA recent increase in measlescases in the Aucklandregion has prompted localhealth authorities to urgepeople to make sure they arefully immunised.

MidCentral DHB’s Medi-cal Officer of Health, Dr RobWeir says immunisation isthe best way for people toprotect themselves againstmeasles and is free to thosewho need it.

You can protect bothyourself and the communityby getting immunised.

Since December 1 therehave been 61 confirmedcases of measles in NewZealand — 42 in Auckland,15 in Bay of Plenty/Lakesand three in Wellington. Themajority of the cases arelinked to overseas travel(particularly to the Philip-

pines) however, with therising number of cases, therisk of the disease spreadingin the general community isincreasing. To date, therehave been no confirmedcases of measles in theMidCentral DHB area sincethe last nationwide outbreakin 2011.

Dr Weir said, ‘‘Measles isa very infectious disease soanyone who is not immuneto measles is at risk if theycome in to contact with thedisease. Measles symptomsinclude: fever, runny nose,cough and sore red eyes.After 3-5 days a rash appearson the head and spreadsdown the body. The diseasespreads from person to per-son through the air frombreathing, coughing andsneezing, and is contagious

from just before symptomsbegin until about five daysafter onset of the rash.

‘‘There is no treatmentfor the disease and thecomplications can besevere, requiring hospitalcare. The best way toprotect yourself, yourwhanau-family, and thecommunity againstmeasles is to have twodoses of the measles vac-cine which is availablethrough your GP or prac-tice nurse.’’

If you think you mayhave measles you shouldstay away from work,school or public places tohelp prevent puttingothers at risk. You canphone your GP, PracticeNurse, or Healthline foradvice on 0800 611 116.

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Playcentreopens doors

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MUM Ann Townsend gives son Alex a helping hand to go upthe slide, while (below) Zoe Shuker and Kahu Paurini havefun on the train at Levin Adventure Park last week, duringPlaycentre Awareness Week. Playcentres around the regionhave been out in the community having fun days out and heldopen days for parents to find out more about the parent-ledEarly Childhood Centres that cater for children from birth toschool age. It was also a perfect opportunity for the parentsand children from Levin and Ohau Playcentres to have a funday out together. Levin Playcentre will be holding an openevening tomorrow from 5pm to 8pm.

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Playcentre is not just for children but thewhole whanau. Parents, caregivers andgrandparents are encouraged to activelyparticipate in the running of the centre.

Playcentre is a great option for parentswho want to be involved and feel invested intheir children’s early education experiences,according to Levin Playcentre vice-presidentJodie Shuker.

‘‘I love that I have input into my child’seducation. I am encouraged to play and learnalongside my daughter,’’ she said. ‘‘Playfocuses on the current interests of thechildren. My daughter is into animals at themoment so we find lots of ways to engage herthrough books, music, songs, games, puppetsand imagery play.’’

There are 16 areas of play available everyday, including puzzles, carpentry, puppets,water play, playdough, collages with plannedtrips throughout the year.

While Playcentre encourages parents tostay and play, there are also opportunitiesfor children to have independent days whereparents can leave the session.

Levin Play Centre is opening its doorstomorrow evening for parents, whanau andcaregivers to come and see what’s on offer.

Ms Shuker says Playcentre offers itsmembers free parent education that givesparents and children skills and confidencefor life. ‘‘Playcentre recognises parents asthe ‘first and best teacher’ of their child. Theopen evening is a good opportunity to findout who we are, what we do, and what’s onoffer for their children.’’

Playcentres welcome children from birthto school age and parents get three free visitsto see if it’s the right place for them and theirchild before enrolling.

Play Centres are funded by the Ministryof Education and follow Te Whaariki, theECE curriculum. There are four Playcentresin Horowhenua: Shannon, Foxton, Levinand Ohau. WINZ subsidies are available.■ Levin Playcentre Information Evening:Tomorrow 5pm-8pm, 13aPaisley St, Levin. Ph368-2050.

Did any of you get down to Wellington recently

to see Oceania Cruise’s stunning ‘Marina’ in

Port? She has just visited our shores for her

second Summer as part of Oceania’s Australia,

New Zealand and South Pacific season. If you

did see her, you would have noticed, among

other things, that Oceania’s elegant ships are

in the mid-size range, catering for 684 to 1250

guests maximum meaning that you are certain

of a more personal cruising experience.

The size of Oceania’s ships ensures that 85% of

their staterooms feature private verandahs and

allows them to offer the best value in upscale

cruising as well as exemplary personalised

service with a high staff to guest ratio. Another

very popular feature for their New Zealand

customers is that the dress code for evenings on

their worldwide cruises is ‘country club casual’

meaning that you don’t have to take formal

evening wear on holiday across to the other side

of the world!

Food and dining is always a big part of any

cruise and again Oceania stand apart by offering

the finest cuisine designed by a world-renowned

Master Chef and served in distinctive open

seating restaurants. If you are a budding chef

or want hubby to pick up some culinary skills,

you will love the onboard “Bon Appetit Culinary

Center”, the only hands-on cooking school at

sea! The other thing that we find is important to

cruisers is the variety of, and time in ports of call.

Oceania Cruises offer port intensive itineraries

featuring more overnight stays and extended

evening port stays to capture the atmosphere ofthe surroundings. After a day in port and beforedinner, you will be able to relax in their renownedCanyon Ranch Spa Club.

With stunning global itineraries offered, includingthe Mediterranean, Alaska, Europe, Caribbean,Asia and Africa - as well as closer to home, the‘Explore Your World’ brochure for 2014 cruisesis currently offering heavily discounted fares andshipboard credits for selected bookings madebefore 31 March. With cruise itinerary namessuch as Mayan Mystique, Tahitian Pearls, VikingPassage, Ionian Summer and Iberian Sojournyou can just imagine what will be in store for you,but there are many others. We have Oceania’sinformative brochures in-store now, so hurry into get the best deals before the end of March.

The 2015 Oceania cruising season is alsonow open and if you are planning ahead, werecommend you book early to secure yourchosen sailing and best stateroom choice.

What’s coming up in Levin…We have a fullprogramme of information evenings plannedfor 2014 with our next evening on 27 Mayfeaturing Uniworld’s Boutique River Cruising at5.30pm. Remember, we have a great range oftravel accessories in-store including travel plugadaptors, money belts and in-flight socks.

Tip of the week: When cruising, be sure to takea pair of binocculars for spotting marine lifeor getting a close up on some of the amazingcoastal sights that you will pass.

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Big milestone near for Levin SchoolBy FRANKIEWEBB

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TEACHER at LevinSchool since 1984,Harry Harrisonhelped the schoolcelebrate 100 yearsand now plans to bepart of the 125 yearcelebrations nextyear.

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LEVIN School1901, the firstin the district,opened, inQueen Street,near theSalisburyStreet corneron February24, 1890.

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Levin School can boast being the firstin Levin.

On February 24, 1890 Emily JaneStaff was listed as the first pupil on theschool register. By 1892 the roll hadgrown to the extent a second buildinghad to be added. It was the first in anumber of buildings and locations theschool has had over the past 125 years.Before moving to its current site in1996 at 67 TiroTiro Road, it stood atwhat is now the site of the LevinAdventure Park. Levin School is stillvery much a part of the communitygoing from strength to strength.

‘‘Next year we turn 125, that’s quitea milestone,’’ Principal Colin Offordsaid. ‘‘I would like to invite thecommunity to come on board and helpus celebrate.’’

Mr Offord became principal in 1997and remembers being impressed by

the newness of the school buildings.‘‘This school has much to

celebrate,’’ he said. ‘‘I would like tohear from past pupils, staff andanyone who has had a connection withthe school so a committee can beformed to arrange 125th celebrations.’’

The school celebrated 100 years in1990, teacher then and now, HarryHarrison remembers it well.

‘‘Staff dressed up in periodcostume,’’ he said. ‘‘I also remembershifting from the old school to thebrand new facility a few years later.’’

Mr Harrison celebrates his ownmilestone this year being a member ofthe Levin School staff for 30 years.

‘‘Over the years I have seen what ahuge part the school has played in theLevin community, I look forward tonext year’s celebrations.’’

■ For information contact Colin OffordPhone 368-6562

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STUDENTS at our Palladium study group

On February 3 Waiopehu College welcomeda record number of Year 9 students throughthe doors. These youngsters have quicklysettled into College life.

The 2014 year is now well underway andthe staff and students at Waiopehu Collegeare working towards building upon theexcellent academic results gained in NCEAin 2013.

The Government goal is that 85 per centof all 18 year olds will have achieved NCEALevel 2 or an equivalent qualification by2017. We reached that target at the end of2013. Other statistics of note include NCEApass rates of 80 per cent, 83 per cent and 52per cent at levels 1, 2 and UE respectively.These figures compare very favourable tonational averages of 66 per cent (Level 1), 73per cent (Level 2) and 47 per cent (UE) for allschools of our type in New Zealand.

From this year NZQA will change thestyle of results reporting from participationbased to roll based. It is anticipated thatsubsequently the published results willshow a decrease in pass rates as all studentson a schools roll will be included,irrespective of any particular individualneeds.

Our after-school extension classes,Platinum (Year 12-13), Palladium (Year 11)and Iridium (Year 9 and 10) are up and

running well with many students availingthemselves of this opportunity. Theprogrammes focus on higher order andlateral thinking, problem solving, timemanagement and effective studytechniques. By mid-year the Year 11, 12 and13 students will be studying subject specificmaterial.

Our Senior Executive for 2014 has setgoals and plans for the year. They are a verypositive and energetic group and weanticipate they will have a very productiveyear.

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Visionary leader changedcountry’s way of thinkingBy TONYVERDON

The Mighty Totara — TheLife and Times ofNorman Kirk

by David GrantRandom House, $44.99

NORMAN Kirkwas PrimeMinister for onlyone year, eight

months and 23 days, but inthat time he had a greaterimpact on the country’sfuture than any of our mostrecent short-termpremiers.

He led the Labour Partyto power in a landslide in1972, ending the decade-long reign of National’s SirKeith Holyoake and SirJohn Marshall.

Kirk was the last of NewZealand’s Prime Ministersto know true poverty,having grown up duringthe 1930s depression.

He was self-educated,having read voraciouslyfrom childhood.

His family’s povertymeant he was denied theopportunity of a universityeducation and he leftschool at 15 to start work asa labourer.

He later joined one ofthe country’s largestemployers at the time, theRailways, and became astationary engine driver.

He became thecountry’s youngest civicleader when he was electedmayor of Kaiapoi, aborough on the northernoutskirts of Christchurch,at the age of 30. That was in1953, and his record standsto this day.

He first enteredParliament as the MP forLyttelton five years later,and he held the marginalseat until 1969, when hemoved to the neighbouringand safer seat ofSydenham, which he helduntil his death in 1974.

This may all seem verylast-century to today’sreaders, but this bookattempts to explain howKirk’s leadership beganmoving New Zealandtowards a more modern,independent and robustapproach to social andinternational issues.

Kirk remainedconservative in his socialviews until his death, buthe managed to convey avision of New Zealand as amore outward-focused and

less insular society, whereeven the mostdisadvantaged had a fairchance of succeeding inlife.

Even Kirk’s politicalopponents, chief amongthem Holyoake, Marshalland Rob Muldoon,acknowledged his talentsas a passionate andeffective debater inParliament.

Under his primeministership many farreaching reforms wereeither begun or enacted,many of which, includingthe accident compensationscheme, survive today.

Author David Long goesinto much detail about the

various illnesses that led toKirk’s death, and theparanoia that envelopedhim in his final months inoffice.

Although there was anincredible outpouring ofnational grief when newsof his death became public,Long overstates some ofthe international reaction.He says newspapers suchas the Independent inBritain paid tribute. Thatcannot be correct becausethe Independent only beganpublishing in 1986, 12 yearsafter Kirk was buried.

This is a sympatheticportrait of one of NewZealand’s most visionarypolitical leaders, althoughLong acknowledges Kirk’spersonal foibles.

Few would argue thatNorman Kirk was anoutstandingparliamentarian, and thathis true potential as PrimeMinister was neverrealised. A combination ofillnesses contributed to hisdeath at only 51.

Readers searchingthese pages for seriousrevelations will bedisappointed but the bookprovides long overduecredit to a significantinfluence on NewZealand’s progress sincehis death almost fourdecades ago.

CHALKLE CLASSESEvery MondayTai Chi: 10am, Te Takere.Computer basics: How to useyour computer. Te TakereEducation Suite, 10am.TodayFrench for travel: Revivethe French you learned yearsago and practise it with otherin different situations relatingto travel. 7pm-8pm Te Takereeducation suite.TomorrowSnappy CVs: Te Takereeducation suite. Educationsuite, Te Takere, 10am.Friday

Bring out the inner artist:An introduction to the basicsof painting. Horowhenua ArtSociety studio, 119 BathStreet, Levin, 9.30am-noonSaturdayGarden mosaics: Two-dayclass learning the processesand techniques to create yourown colourful gardenmosaics on concrete bases.9am-1pm. 416 Tararua Rd,Levin.TuesdayLearn to draw: Practice newdrawing techniques withpencil and other materials.

Horowhenua Art Society stu-dio, 119 Bath Street, Levin,6pm.Tuesday, April 1Self defence lessons: TeTakere 6pm.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 commun-ity’) or talk to the friendly TeTakere staff. It is important toenrol as classes will be can-celled if there is not sufficientnumbers.

WHAT’S ON AT TE TAKERETED talks: Sebastian Thrun:Google’s driverless car.Sebastian Thrun helped buildGoogle’s amazing driverlesscar, powered by a verypersonal quest to save livesand reduce traffic accidents.GrahamHawkes: A flightthrough the ocean. GrahamHawkes takes us aboard hisgraceful, winged submarinesto the depths of planet Ocean(a.k.a. Earth). AnnaMracekDietrich: A plane you candrive. A flying car it’s aniconic image of the future. Butafter 100 years of flight andautomotive engineering, noone has really cracked theproblem.Coming soon in theexhibition space: Art fromthe Past. An exhibition ofwatercolours featuringhistoric Horowhenuabuildings by Peter Graham.

First night wine and cheeseevening, ThursdayMarch 20at 7.30pm at Te Takere.Tickets $15.TomorrowBaby play: Youth Space,9am-noon.FridayTechnology clinic forseniors: Presented bySeniornet, just bring alongyour digital device and thepatient tutors from Seniornetwill help you figure out anyproblems. 2pm-4pmTuesdayBaby play: Youth Space,9am-noon.Toddler time: Children’slibrary, 10am-10.30am.JP clinic: Kowhai Room,11.30am-1.30pmSaturday March 22Time for some magic: Aspart of their annualconference being held in

Horowhenua Rotary hassponsored amagicianJonathan Usher to visit TeTakere. The showwill be freeto children and a gold coindonation for adults.

Standup comedy at its best:New Zealand’s longestservingmayor Tim Shadboltand his old mate GaryMcCormick are on the way toLevin. Their show consists ofmany yarns and anecdotesabout the wild and crazy 60sand 70s in New Zealand,interspersed with jokes and adebate about the future of thecountry - all in good fun. TeTakere, 7.30pm. Ticketsearly bird $30 or $35 at thedoor will be available at TeTakere and at Foxton andShannon Libraries, or [email protected]

Horowhenua historyin water colours

TOP 10 NEW BOOKSTeen fictionOthersphere by Nina BerryWaterfell by Amalie HowardThe Pearl Wars by Nick JamesAll This and Heaven Too by Angela JohnsonThe Queen’s Choice by Cayla KluverAfterglow by Karsten KnightHorizon by Alyson NoelDelusion by Laura L. SullivanJumping Fences by KarenWoodMy Beautiful Failure by Janet Ruth Young

The heritage communityat Te Takere is excitedabout an exhibition ofwater colours which isbeing held later thismonth.

Painted by Levin artistPeter Graham, they depictold Horowhenuabuildings, some of them nolonger standing.

Graham bequeathed 84water colours to thehistorical society when hedied in 2011 and 30 of themhave been selected for thefundraising exhibition.

Included in theexhibition are paintings ofthe old Carnegie library,which stood on the cornerof Oxford and Bath Street,the Levin BoroughCouncil building, whichwas on one side of it, andthe old Regent Theatre onthe other.

The magnificent Clarkresidence in SalisburyStreet, now the site ofReevedon Rest Home’sretirement villas, and TeKowhai, home of theKirkcaldie family andlater a function centrewhere many Levin bridesheld their wedding

receptions, are among thepaintings of historicalhouses in the collection.

Graham came to Levinin 1948 to work at theLevin Farm at Kimberley.He became New Zealand’sfirst training officer in thefield of intellectualhandicap and set up theNational Training Schoolfor Teachers of theHandicapped. He was itsprincipal until he retiredin 1983 and was awarded aQSM for public service in1978.

A great interest in thearts, especially music andtheatre characterisedPeter’s life. He was

involved with the LevinLittle Theatre, mainly inset design, but also inacting and directing. Hisart work was also anintegral part of theprogrammes hedeveloped for theintellectuallyhandicapped

The wine and cheeseevening at Te Takere at7pm on Thursday March20 to mark the opening ofthe exhibition will be achance to sharememories of the historicbuildings as well as theartist. Tickets are $15 andare available from theservice desk at Te Takere.

One of the key factors in any successfulbusiness is time management,because time is money, turn-over is

profit that adds to the viability of expansion.Another key component is having the rightpeople in the right positions.

For any manager this process can be timeconsuming and to some degree frustrating.After a hard day, tired and sifting throughresumes and setting up interviews canlead to appointing the wrong person forthe job which has the possibility of costingthe company financially in the long term - asituation that no employer wants.

Horowhenua Learning Centre (HLC) hasseen the potential problems associated withrecruiting good staff and have developed a

system that relieves the added pressure onemployers and achieves their ultimate goal -get the right person for the job first time.

HLC is recognised for Developing People’sPotential and the organisation has takenanother step to assist businesses inrecruiting key personnel.

HLC has two employment consultants,Lynette Ellis and Patricia Court, whoboth have expertise to sit down with anemployer and learn about their business.The most important aspects being the typeof staff required and the training neededto meet the needs of the business. OnceLynette and Patricia have that in-depthunderstanding of what is required and thetime frame needed to have the position(s)

filled, they can get on with their job, takingthe time consuming hassle out of lookingfor new staff. HLC consultants have accessto an instant work force, whether it isseasonal, short or long term positions.

There are a lot of pluses engaging theservices of their specialist employmentconsultants. They have clients that havealready undergone 'work ready' preparation.All the HLC clients complete a personalpathway plan and training is then providedto ensure they gain the skills they require toachieve their employment goals.

With a total understanding of the businessand the knowledge of the skills and goals oftheir clients, the consultants can confidentlymatch perfectly their clients with theposition on offer.

HLC's free programme is focussed onbuilding strong businesses with localpeople, and a commitment that they candesign specific training programmes toensure employers get the person they want,stress free.

HLC not only develops people’s potential,it builds stronger businesses, and strongerbusinesses build stronger communities.

HLC is at the heart of both the commercialcommunity and the community at large, andprides itself on being the bond between thetwo.

For all employmentinquiries contactLynette or Patricia on0800 368 1095152 Bath Street, Levinwww.hlc.ac.nz

HLC PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL BUSINESS


Eventful summer for garden club members

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BUOYED BY BEGONIAS: Club members enjoy the begonias at Barbara Andrew’s garden.


HARVESTING: Paul demonstrating olive harvesting.


FUN IN THE SUN: Garden club members enjoying the sunshine atthe barbecue.

The Levin Garden Clubcompleted 2013 with visits tomembers’ gardens, and beganthe new year with a visit togardens in Foxton and theFebruary barbecue.

About 40 members and perfectweather made for a great day forour Foxton ramble.

Paul Stephans, owner ofGabbani Olives gave a mostinteresting talk and oil tastingwith bread and dukkah dip. Healso demonstrated oliveharvesting and gave pruningadvice.

Next, the club members

visited Maureen Burns’establishing garden of four yearswhere they also enjoyed lunch,then they were treated to adisplay of magnificent quilts byFay Davis.

Last call was to Barbara andJohn Andrew’s garden, createdover the past 40-50 years, withmeandering paths, mature trees,shrubs and perennials as well asa shade house with colourfulbegonias.

All our hosts were mostwelcoming, the members reallyappreciated their efforts on ourbehalf.

About 60 members enjoyedthe usual February barbecue inlovely sunshine at Carol andPeter Dyer’s, sharing tastyvenison patties, sausages and anarray of salads and fingerdesserts, as well as a wanderthrough the garden.

A lot people were interested inthe stud Highland cattle on theproperty.

The next meeting on March 26at 7.30pm will return to our usualvenue at Life Changers inCambridge St with a guestspeaker, competitions and salestable. All welcome.

love the life at SummerSet by the rangeSGreat people make a great retirement village.Nowhere is that truer than at Summerset bythe Ranges.

We have a warm and welcoming communitywhere the greetings are friendly and the smilesare genuine. We’re here to enjoy life – whetherit’s the organised activities or just gettingtogether for a cup of tea and a chat. There areso many things to do here – but it’s always upto you which activities you choose to enjoy.

We’d love to introduce you to the friendly,relaxed way of life here at Summerset.Bring a friend along to our afternoon tea onMonday 17 March or call Robyn Minchinon 06 367 3085.

Open to ViewMonday 17 March

1pm – 3pmWith tours of the village at 2pm,

and St Patrick’s Day afternoon tea at 3pm,102 Liverpool Street, Levin

THE BEST – FOURYEARS INA ROWSummerset has been recognisedas Australasia’s best retirementvillage operator for the lastfour years running.


Rev up neutral bedroomswithblack and grey, and lots oftexture

EDITORIAL

TerryLobbDESIGN LINE

NEO-CLASSIC: The romance of a white bedroom is given a subtle edgewith black and silver.

Black beauty

NEUTRAL bedroomspromote relaxationand tranquillity withthe right mix offinishings.

No conflicting strong colours,just off-whites and natural tonesto rest and energise themindand body. Boring, youmay say.Well, depends on how the roomis dressed and your chosen style.Black, white and grey are

considered neutrals. But thinkmatt blackwalls, shaped crisp,white ceilings that follow theroof line, matai floors in highgloss, downlights and nowindow treatments. The bed isdressedwith crisp, white bedlinen and awhite angora throw.The bedside tables are FrenchCountry tin and iron on one sidewith a decorative antiquecabinet on the other. Knick-knacks and treasures sitcomfortably on either side,beneath black bedside lamps.black andwhite striped towelson an antique towel rail, and aset of solid timber drawerscompletes the look. A largecrystal bowl of fresh lilies—bright-green stemswith whiteflowers dusted in a hint of yellowpollen— sit on top of thedrawers and a large, round fish-eyemirror in gold gilt highlightsthe blackwall.It’s a restful room that

creates a little bit of drama andromance. Black in a bedroomdoesn’t sound romantic butadding delicate detail changesthe atmosphere and takes thesharpness out of the black.Pure grey is amix of 50/50

black andwhite teamedwithblack carpet andwhite ceilings. Ilove roomswith interestingceiling lines. Can you imagine it?The room is small and anunusual shape, so the space

needs to be opened up. A largemirror, the full width of the bed,replaces the headboard.The gilded silver frame helps

lengthen the room and bringsthe outside in by reflecting thewindows opposite. The bed isdressed in white linen and a greyangora throw adds invitingtexture. Again, a bowl of flowers(this time it’s roses), with theodd ink sketch as artwork. Theroom is simply furnishedwithwrought-iron bedside tables,toppedwith a heavymarblefloor tile in soft whites. Bedsidelamps are black, trimmed insilver. Simple lightweight whitecurtains add a little romance tothe room.If that’s not for you, what

about a white bedroom?Well, this one isn’t totally

white. Crisp white walls andceiling with a black, texturedcarpet. Thewindows aredressed in sheer-white romanblinds.White pillows, whitelinen, and a quilted white spreadare piled on the bed. Awhiteshag pile rug provides contrastto the black carpet. Simple walllamps, no bedside tables— theroom isn’t quite big enough—and a large set of drawerscontaining family photos. Alarge crystal and iron candleholder sits in the corner.Tomake awhite roomwork

successfully you need textureand pattern. If all the finishesare the same you have no focalpoint, no texture, no surprises.Or is it soft whites you

prefer? Just a hint of colour onthe walls and ceiling, neutralsoft shades of cut pile carpet.The bed is layeredwith softtones of white and creams, just ahint of colour, but texturedcolour. Simple sheers cover thewindows andmove softly in thegentle breeze. The bedsidelamps are trimmed in silk andcrystals.I’ve slept in the black, grey

andwhite bedrooms.Each of them are inviting in

their ownway, simple in colourand relaxing, and the secret tothese rooms is texture.

Consider a change in glosslevel with the paint orpolyurethane finishes from flatto full gloss or vice versa on thewalls and the floor.Also, the texture of the carpet

against the smooth paint workand the crispness of the whitesheets against the texturedbedspreads and throws.So would this work for you?

My bedroom used to be a rich,deep red, painted over texturedwallpaper, teamedwith a purplebedspread and hot pink, orangeand red horizontal striped taffydrapes. Now it is white with soft,

draping, sheer drapes and duetblinds behind as they haveexcellent thermal properties.Aubergine cut-pile carpet is

simply a dream towalk on, and Iuse crisp white linen in thesummer and a deep-redbedspread in the winter.

■ Terry Lobb is an interior/kitchen designer and personalcolour and style consultantwho takes a holistic approachto livingwith colour, textureand style. email:[email protected];website:terrylobb.com

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RSA wants poppieson until Anzac DayBy FRANKIEWEBB

The Royal New ZealandRSA is encouragingKiwis to wear theirpoppies from Poppy Day,April 17, through toAnzac Day this year.

David Moger, RSAchief executive, says 2014is particularly significantbecause it heralds thestart of World War Icentenarycommemorations.

‘‘Rather than wear apoppy for one day, we areencouraging NewZealanders to display iton their lapel through toAnzac Day, April 25, as amark of respect andremembrance,’’ said MrMoger.

‘‘Wearing a poppy is away for Kiwis to connectto and honour the Anzacvalues of compassion,comradeship, courageand commitment, shownby New Zealand forces across allgenerations.’’

Poppy Day is the RSA’s biggestannual fundraiser. About 1.2 millionpoppies will be distributed this year.The RSA hopes donations will reach $2.5million, which would be up by around$500,000 on past years.

Poppy volunteers will be on streetsthroughout New Zealand from earlyApril 17 and poppies will also beavailable from Z service stations.

Donations from Poppy Day remainwith each of the 182 RSAs throughoutNew Zealand and are used locally for the

support of war veterans, ex-servicemenand women and their dependants,whether or not they are members of anRSA.

The RSA also provides support andassistance to the men and womeninvolved in more recent conflicts. Thepoppy reminds people of sacrifices madefor the greater good, both past andpresent and were the first flowers thatgrew in the battlefields of Flanders inBelgium during World War I. Poppy Dayhas been part of the New Zealandcalendar since 1922, making it one of theoldest nationwide appeals.

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Top teams head for Feilding asoffroad racing season begins

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MARTIN van der Wal will be behind the wheel of his spectacular V8 ThunderTruck

Local racers are aiming to get astrong start to theirchampionship year as the NewZealand Offroad RacingChampionship roars into actionat Fielding on March 9.

Palmerston North OffroadRacing Club has built an all-newcourse for the event and Clubspokesperson Andy Briggs saidlocal racer Martin van der Walwill be bringing out hisspectacular V8 ThunderTruckand is aiming to take maximumpoints in his class.

There is a strong spread ofentries for all 12 championshipclasses beginning with the youthclass of Kiwitrucks and runningall the way to the anything-goesclass one race cars.

In the spectacular ‘unlimited’class one for open-wheel racecars, a battle of the V8s isbrewing. The 2013 classchampion, Tony McCall, isbringing his BSL Terra Chev torace against new rival ErnieHogg in the General Lee, aScorpion Chev in the livery ofthe Dukes of Hazzard’s iconicDodge Challenger complete withconfederate flag!

Also contesting class one isAuckland’s Gregg Carrington-Hogg in his Chev powered two-seater.

The Carrington family maywell be on a world dominationcampaign, with Gregg in classone and the kids all spreadingout across the other classes, saidAndy Briggs.

At the other end of thespectrum from the thunderingclass one cars, Trae Carringtonis one of three entries in theyouth category for Kiwitrucks,miniature race trucks withmotorcycle engines.

Jaden Carrington will gowheel to wheel with TonyMcCall’s son Ollie and TylerCastle in class seven field forrace cars with 1.2-litre VW

engines.Last but hardly least, multiple

class seven champion TaineCarrington starts the 2014 seasonin the family’s very fast class fivecar.

The newest class in the sportis for the Polaris and CanAm‘UTVs’, with national classchampion Ben Thomasen ofTauranga heading south with hisnew car to do battle with Paeroa

racer Mike Small, both in newPolaris RZR 1000 race cars.

Geoff Matich, Wayne Rowe,Ricky Jessen and Ash Carlylewill contest Challenger class forrace cars with 1.6-litre VW flatfour engines.

In the truck classes,Wellington’s Glenn Turvey isbringing his American-builtToyota to race against the localversion campaigned by Rex

Croskery of Te Puke.Hawke’s Bay racer Dean

Graham is moving up to the1.6-litre ‘open’ class three for 2014and will start his championshipcampaign this weekend.

Registration and vehicleinspections are being heldbetween 2pm and 5pm in theFeilding Town Square onSaturday March 8. Racing takesplace at 127 Kawakawa Road onMarch 9 beginning at 10 am withthree heats for each classfollowed by a 15 lap all-in featurerace. A new 1.4 kilometre coursehas been built by event sponsorsRush Excavation specially forthe event.

In a ‘first’ for offroad racing,there will also be static displaysof military vehicles and fourwheel drives the former drawnfrom the keen enthusiasts of theNew Zealand Military VehicleCollectors Club and the latterfrom Manawatu Four WheelDrive Club.

The military vehicle guys willbe a great addition to the event,and we may even see a tankbrought out on the day. The fourwheel drive guys are promotingthe first round of theirchampionship and we reckon theirdisplay will also help clear up anyperception that offroad racing andfour wheel driving are similar orthe same, as the machinery is very,very different in each discipline,said Andy Briggs.

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ALL ABOARD: Cr Tony Rush got the lowdown on the luxury mini coach commuterservice from Travel Choice managing director Colin Wordsworth.

New option forWellington visitsBy PETER FRANKLIN

Travelling to Wellingtonhas been made easier withthe introduction of TravelChoice, a commuter servicebased in Palmerston Northwhich servicesHorowhenua commuters.

Managing Director ColinWordsworth says heidentified an alternative tothe Kiwi Rails CapitalConnection betweenPalmerston North andWellington. MrWordsworth says it is hisintention to operate anexecutive service with abudget price tag.

The service uses luxuryMercedes vehicles, fitted

with the ultimate in comfortseating and wifi.

One of the first to use thenew commuter service wascouncillor Tony Rush. Hesays one of the things thathas impressed him is thatthe service operates with noratepayer funding.

‘‘I really like theoperators attitude, andtheir plans to expand theservice,’’ he said,

For Mr Rush it was notjust a case of having a lookthrough the well-appointedmini coach, he did theround trip.

The early morningcomuter service starts atPalmerston North, thenpicks up passengers in

Levin and Otaki.Mr Wordsworth says

the service will alsooperate on Saturdaymornings for thoseintending to have aweekend in Wellingtonexperience, returning onSunday.

Mr Rush says theservice will add value toliving in the district aspeople can move to and frofrom the capital in comfort,without the headaches ofrunning their ownvehicles.

The service leavesWeraroa Shopping Centreon Oxford St at 6.45am andreturns to Levin at 6.35pm,Monday to Friday.

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YOUNGSTERS from the Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre perform for theirgrandparents.

Treat for grandparentsBy TANYAWOOD

Nanas, poppas, grandmas,granddads, nan-nan andeven a Parky (Druid for oldman) were entertained bytheir grandchildren atGrandparents’ Day, held atTokomaru Early ChildhoodCentre last Wednesday.

The 18 youngsters, agedthree and four, performedaction songs and introduced

their grandparents beforeplaytime together andmorning tea.

Heather King, who hadtravelled from Napierespecially for the event,says she received the inviteand thought ‘‘why not?’’. ‘‘Itmeant a 6 o’clock start inthe morning morning but Ilove being a grandmotherand spending time with[granddaughter] Scarlet.’’

Head teacher JaneCraig says grandparentsall make an effort to cometo the event, which is heldevery two years.

‘‘It’s quite amazing assome of them do live faraway.’’ She saidGrandparents’ Day fitswith the ECE Te Whaarikicurriculum, focusing onrelationships andbelonging.

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Winter-ready your plants

CITRUS plants don’t like wet feet.

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WALLY RICHARDS

Winter is a hard time formany plants when theyare of a tender variety orif they do not like wet feet.

Water-logged soils,chilly winds, frost andsnow don’t bode well forlots of plants.

There are a number ofthings you can do nowthat will help your plantsget through the winterbetter.

Plants such as citrustrees cannot stand theirroots in water forprolonged periods and ifthis happens they arelikely to die.

You will be aware ofareas on the sectionwhere water tends topond and if there are anyplants nearby such as acitrus tree, which don’tlike wet feet, then the bestthing you can do is dig atrench just beyond thedrip line.

The depth should beabout a spade depth ormore and left open.

The trench may goright around the tree or ifnear a fence at least in ahalf circle.

The idea is that rainwater will drain into thetrench and as it isexposed to sun and windit will evaporate fairlyquickly taking themoisture away from theroot system.

If you have a vegetableplot it is good gardeningpractise to have a trench

all around the plot for thesame reason.

If you don’t liketrenches then its a matterof installing a drainagesystem to remove surpluswater.

To assist in theprevention of wetweather diseases you canspray all susceptibleplants and preferredplants with PerkfectionSupa.

Perkfection is used forrecovery from/orprevention of, thefollowing problems,Black spot, DownyMildew, PhytophthoraRoot rot, Canker, heartrot, damping off, crownrot, leaf blight, silver leaf,late blight, collar rot, pinkrot, brown rot,Armillaria, and gummystem rot. This fortifies theplant?s cells, increasesthe plant?s immunesystem and makes yourplants less susceptible toinvading pathogens.

The recommendationis to use Perkfection at4ml per litre of spray oncea month.

The next step is tomake the plants morecold hardy and to keepthe foliage green; for thatwe need a combination ofmagnesium and potashwhich is availablethrough Fruit and FlowerPower.

Magnesium isinvolved in chlorophyllproduction, whichconverts sunlight intosugars and in activatingenzymes. Because of itsrole in chlorophyll, thefirst symptoms ofmagnesium deficiencyshow up as yellowing,usually between the veinsof the older leaves. Insevere deficiencies, theentire leaf will turnyellow or red and then

brown, with symptomsprogressing up the plant.

There are numerousplants that show thistendency, citrus, Daphne,rhododendrons,tomatoes, passion fruit,roses to name a few. Inwinter, because of thecold, yellowing of foliageis more common becauseof low levels ofmagnesium.

Once the yellowingstarts to appear thenalready the plant ishaving problems andeven when magnesium issupplied, it takes severalweeks or months beforethe lovely dark greencolour is restored.

During this time theplant is weakened, as thechlorophyll is notworking to its fullpotential which makesthe plant moresusceptible to diseasesand pests.

As the weather coolsand winter approaches,plants feel the chill likewe do but plants cant puton a jersey like we can.Plant’s protection fromchills and frosts comesfrom having adequatepotassium in their diet toharden up growth.

Thus us gardeningcommentators alwayssuggest to gardeners tosupply potash to theirplants as winter starts toapproach and to avoid toomuch nitrogen.

Apply Fruit andFlower Power once amonth from now andthrough winter to ensurefirm growth and greenfoliage.

Vaporgard is a sprayon frost protection that isused at 15ml per litre overyour more tender plants.

One application willgive frost protectiondown to minus 3C for

three months withinthree days of application.

Even if you are in anarea where frosts are notnormal, the film ofVaporgard will protectthe plant from winterchilly winds and rain.

Vaporgard works atreat except when there istwo or more frosts in arow, the cells in the plantdo not have a chance torecover before the nextfrost and damage willoccur unless extraprotection is used such asfrost cloth.

The big advantagewith Vaporgard is thatyou don’t get caught outby a sneaky frost.

Vaporgard also acts asa sunscreen against UVso the foliage of the plantwill become a darker richgreen within a couple ofdays of spraying and theplant will gain moreenergy from the sunlight.

If you have sprayedyour plants withVaporgard and later onyou want to sprayPerkfection Supa againthen you need to addRaingard to thePerkfection spray so thetwo films merge allowingthe Perkfection to enterthe plant.

Hardy plants such asbrassicas also benefitfrom protection and theeasy way to supply this iswith crop cover. Not onlywill it reduce insect pestproblems but it will offerprotection from elements,bird and cats.

Will we have a mildwinter like last year orwill the winter be morealong the lines of whathas happened in thenorthern hemisphere?

Who knows but if wewinter proof our gardensand plants now one thingis for sure, they willbetter handle what evernature throws at them.

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MANAGER: Joanna Thomson has been appointed the manager ofEnliven’s Levin Home and Reevedon Home.

From Wellington to Levin andloving the change, JoannaThomson has been appointed themanager of Enliven’s Levin Homeand Reevedon Home.

Joanna was born and raised inOtaki and believes that herappointment to Levin is likecoming home.

"We’ve always considered Ota-ki as part of the Horowhenua so,yes, it is home," she said.

Joanna says both Levin Homeand Reevedon Home have a goodfoundation and, with the fact thatshe has worked for Enliven forover three years in Wellington,the transition has been smooth.

She says her biggest task nowis to get to know both staff andresidents, and develop all-important relationships.

Joanna has been in the work-ing in aged residential care formore than 10-years.

"This is an industry that I careabout and have made my careerpath in," she said.

While both Levin Home andReevedon Home are run byEnliven, they have retained theirown uniqueness and that is whythey are special places for theresidents who live there.

Levin Home has traditionallybeen considered as a home for

war veterans and this continuesto be an important part of itshistory and future.

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Millvale has so much to offerWe have had some gloriousweather in Levin and here atMillvale Levin we have beentaking advantage of thebeautiful sunshine.

We have spent time sit-ting in the garden under-neath the trees andenjoying the benefit of agentle breeze.

There was great excite-ment today as a few of ourresidents enjoyed watchingthe gardeners at work. Theycommenced rolling out thenew lawn in our extendedgarden area, planting theflowerbeds and preparingour vegetable patch, sothings are really starting totake shape.

All our residents arelooking forward to our

planned barbecue to cel-ebrate the completion of thenew decking. We will bespending time together, asbest friends do, chatting,laughing, singing andsharing the fun with ourresidents in their home.

The weekends are a timewhen our residents canenjoy live entertainment.Our diversional therapyteam are currentlyapproaching communitybased groups, schools,churches and individuals tobroaden our team of volun-teers with an aim to helpingus meet the needs of ourresidents by involving themin the community.

We want to ensure ourresidents maintain links to

the community, and whileit is not always possible forour residents to go out tothe community, the com-munity are always wel-come here. We hope tohave volunteers fromchoirs, churches, dancegroups, drama groups,schools, and individualswho would be willing tospend a little time now andthen helping us to brightenour residents’ day. Themost precious gift we cangive a person is our time.

Feel free to contact ourdiversional therapy team atMillvale House Levin if youwould like to join us in thisventure, giving the pre-cious gift of time.

— Helen McLeane

Combined dance a highlight

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DANCE TIME: Shirley, Tau, Barbara and Caryl ready to go to thedance.

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IN THE GARDEN: Mitch.

We’ve had a lovely few weekshere at Lonsdale and RiversideLodge with a romanticValentine’s Day dance and after-noon music with and tea andicecream.

We also enjoyed a youngguest who was happy to be held

by all and really cheered up theday for everyone. On fine dayswe’ve been out in the gardenwith our residents who havehelped tidy and plant bulbs andseeds, and we are now lookingforward to fresh flowers and

vegetables from our own gar-dens.

This month the highlight ofour calendar was our attendanceat the local combined resthomeevent, Dancing at the Ritz. We alldressed up to the nines with

boas and tiaras for some, anddanced the night away. Someoneeven wanted to bring a friendhome with them.

Sadly there was no room inthe van but we do think a newfriendship has started and arevery happy for them.

If you or your family memberwould like to have a look aroundand meet our friendly staff andresidents please give us a call on06 363-8498 we would be morethan happy to show you ourhappy home from home in eitherFoxton or Foxton Beach.

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Madison Lifecare residents keep on the goThe residents at MadisonLi fecare have beenextremely busy in Febru-ary. They have been com-peting in their own winterOlympics alongside theSochi Olympics.

The competition hasbeen fierce with residents

competing in a number ofskills including Olympicskittles, darts, indoor golfand boccia. The competi-tion ended on ThursdayFebruary 27 with themedal ceremonies takingplace on the Friday. It wasgreat to see residents

real ly enjoying theirchosen sports.

Madison Lifecare resi-dents enjoy a varied andbusy recreat ion pro-gramme run by our quali-fied diversional therapistSandra. If they are notgoing for a drive to the

beach for fish and chips,you may find them inFoxton having a tram ride.

They have also beenseen in the Botanical Gar-dens in Palmerston Northfor a picnic or sitting inone of our lounges withtheir feet in a foot spa

while having their nailsdone. The sky lounge isalways in use when theHurricanes play. The Vil-lage residents often comeover and join in bingo on aMonday afternoon andenjoy a glass of wine atcafe afternoon. We are

looking forward to thevillage quiz night inMarch which will test theresidents on their know-ledge of music.

Congratulations tomanagement and stafffor achieving four yearsaccreditation.

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RUSSELL and Maureen Johnson and their pet labrador Jodi

No slowing down for coupleSince moving to Levin fromNelson just over a yearago, Maureen and RussellJohnson have drivenstraight into the heart ofthe community, literally.

Russell works voluntar-ily as a driver for theHorowhenua HealthShuttle and is a reliefschool bus driver for Levin-based Madge Motors.

Maureen and Russellalso volunteer their drivingskills to take their fellowSummerset village resi-dents in the village’s vanfor outings and local trips.

The Health Shuttle is awonderful service and, ofcourse, it’s all voluntary,says Maureen.

Russell found out aboutit through the SalvationArmy, of which he is amember.

The couple, who are intheir 70s, don’t seem tomind a bit of driving,having lived in their motor-home for six years whilethey travelled the country.Though the vehicle is nowup for sale, they get theirdriving fix helping others.

Both Maureen and Rus-

sell, and their LabradorJodi, moved to Levin to benear family.

‘‘Once we decided tomove to the Levin area wedid our homework and feltthat Summerset Levinoffered us a spacious vil-lage, a relaxed lifestyle,more value for money,parking for our motorhomeand a choice of manyactivities via a busy eventscalendar within the village.One of the best things isthe central location ofLevin, it’s not far to otherdestinations.’’

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WHERE TO NEXT? An energetic group of adventurers from Summerset care centre’s‘let’s get out and about’ club at Nga Manu Nature Reserve. The group of hardyadventurers had a great day that included a barbecue lunch and a somewhat peacefulride home.

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OUTDOOR POWEREQUIPMENT

Small Equipment & Ride On Mower Servicing

108 Oxford Street, Levin. Ph: 06 367 9951

CENTRALAUTOMOTIVESERVICES

Phone 06 368 203706 368 1591

Full Diesel repairs& Maintenance

TRANSPORT & GENERALENGINEERING

Mobile Ian 021 532 995Ken 021 246 8202

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Prior and Palmer collision repairs and paintingHad a recent mishap in yourvehicle? You need help.

Call Dennis at Prior and PalmerLtd for all your vehicle collisionrepairs and painting repairs.

Located at 111 CambridgeStreet, just three minutes walkfrom the Post Office, it’s ideal forcustomers who need to leavetheir vehicle for assessment.They can walk into town forcoffee or shopping for the 15minutes it takes to complete theassessment.

Our workshop is a modernwell equipped facility completewith our new inverter spotwelder, two auto robot chassisstraightening machines andmeasuring systems, mig steelwelders, mig bronze welders andspot welders, hoist and liftingequipment plus numerous othertools and equipment required to

carry out the repairs on any typeof vehicle.

The workshop is equippedwith a spray and bake oven.

Prior and Palmer areHorowhenua’s only panel andpaint business to have changedto the Glasurit environmentalfriendly waterborne paint sys-tem, which can reproduce paintfactory genuine finish on com-pletion of repairs.

We have an up to date paintmixing and tint room along witha large preparation area used toprepare vehicle.

We have staff competent andexperienced who are capable ofreturning damaged vehicles totheir pre accident original con-dition with pride.

Prior and Palmer are approvedcollision repairers for all insur-ance companies.

Touch Kapiti Horowhenua Under 15 Mixed TeamThanks to these businesses for supporting our team

The Touch Kapiti HorowhenuaUnder 15 National Boys Teamrepresented our province inthe Mai FM Touch New ZealandJunior Nationals, in Papamoa onthe 14th –16th February 2014.

The U15 Boys team are amixture of experienced anddevelopment players from ourregion, who trained hard allsummer with their coachesMartin Tupara and ElaineAugust. The team reached andexceeded their personal andteam goals, proudly ‘bridgingthe gaps’ on the field that theyhad experienced earlier in theseason at regional tournaments,becoming a menacing opponentand one to watch out for at thenext Nationals tournament.

With half of the team movingup to the U17 grade nextseason, we wish you well andlook forward to improvingon our success next seasonwith the addition of newteam members. We alsocongratulate Kacee, on hisselection to join the NewZealand U15 Boys team forthe Trans Tasman series laterin the year

Our team,management,parentsand the TKH Committee thankall of the businesses for theirsponsorship this season, ourcommunities thrive with yoursupport.

TANE MATTHEWSproudly sponsored by

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T L HODDERTaha Aruhe Homestay Featherston

JACK MANUproudly sponsored by

STAN GOODMAN NZCE (Civil)Director

Mobile: 0274 475 651Email: [email protected]

4 Anne Street, WaikanaePh: (04) 293 7176 | Fax: 04 293 7136

GOODMANS CONTRACTORS

SAM TAYLORproudly sponsored by

Niel ThomsonMortgage Specialist

04 2982413 or 0274773545

APERAHAMA SIMCOCKproudly sponsored by

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LIAM KELLYproudly sponsored by

Lisa Pilling 04 237 [email protected]

PAORA CONNOR-PHILLIPSproudly sponsored by

HOSKY RACING

KACEE AUGUST PUHIPUHIproudly sponsored by

MANUKAU STORE‘The best little country store’

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ARANA MURPHYproudly sponsored by

FOURWINS TUNING LTDPaddy Enright

Managing DirectorPhone (06) 368-692713 Power Street, Levin

DOMINICK NORMANproudly sponsored by

LEVIN COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

proudly sponsored by THE COCKGood Roasters, Good Times

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Sam Doak - Manager0276630063

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TYRELLE TAUKIRIproudly sponsored by

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ALIZAY ROACHproudly sponsored by

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MAINTENANCE

Phone: Mike 027 505 5877LBP 103386 or

Dean 027 496 6461CBANZ MN02660

or Office: 367 0791

One stop maintenance team• All work guaranteed & fully insured

BUILDERS/JOINERS• Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations

• Decks & Fences • Driveways & Landscaping• Roof & Spouting Repairs • Insurance Claims

• All Construction – New Homes,Farm Buildings, Alterations, Joinery Repairs

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COMPUTER SALES & SERVICEPersonal Service You Can Rely On

COMPUTERSOLUTIONS LEVIN

Ph: (06) 367 9875 Mb: 027 223 4190

Michael LaingEmail: [email protected]

Servicing Kapiti/Horowhenua since 1993

Workshop Repairs& Upgrades

OnsiteCall Outs

CLOCK REPAIRS

Restorationof Old

Timepieces

Trevor DellowQualified Horologist

Ph: 06 368 6483027 288 0111

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• Up to 4 Litres of New quality engine Oil• New Standard Oil Filter

• All Other fluids Checked, topped up• Tyre Pressures Checked

• Lube, grease where applicable• General check tyres, air filter, lights, wipers belts etc.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARValue oil change, north service lane behind

Tom Lancaster Cars + Rentals318 Oxford St, Levin

Ph : 06 367 9555Ask for Leighton

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HOROWHENUAMOTORCYCLES LTD

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GOLF RESULTSLevin Golf Club:Monday March 3, Mixed 9hole stableford: Joe Barnao24, Bill Bradley 18, HelenHewitson 17.Tuesday March 4, ConvenorsTrophy round 2 stableford: DaleFutcher 42, John Jeffries 41,Michael Muirhead and RangiTipuna 40.Twos: Ray Grout, JoshuaHartwell , John Mullane, AlanKearns and Eric Smith.Wednesday March 5, HosieCup 1 and Betty HendersonPutting Net Medal: MargaretHooper and Judith Walton 71,Norma Mercer 72, Rosie Priest74.Thursday March 6, 9 hole mixedambrose, Front 9: Mary Wilson,Joe Barnao, John Bone and BillBradley 22.5.Back 9: Pat Jullian, Bruce

Garratt and Corey Mac Millan23.Early starters stableford: FredJames 41, John Mullane 39,Joshua Hartwell, Eric Smith andPeter Coleman 38.Twos: Robert Harris, FredJames and Martin Wallace.Late starters net medal: RogerPerring 69, Ray Harvey andAlan Kearns 73, Ron Moody,Ray Grout and Alistair Finn 74.Twos: Shane Wadsworth.Saturday March 8, Early MenStableford: Eric Smith 43, NoelCraddock 40, Warren Goyne,Gordon Weston and RangiTipuna 38.Twos: Robert Forth and MikeTate.Ladies Stableford: JudithWalton 40, Audrey Harrison 38,Helen Forth 37.Twos: Joanne Wilton-Eadie.

Late starters stableford: ChrisGoddard 43, Gerald Harpur andKieran Corkill 42, Graeme Cliffand Philip Young 41.Twos: Gerald Harpur, PaulKereopa, Ernie Leslie, RogerPerring, John Saulbrey, BruceSmith and Robert Ward.Foxton Golf Club:Results for Tuesday March 4:Ivan Poole 45, Barry Allport 43,Russell Jack 42, BazWoodcock41, Bruce Stafford 41, RobMoore 41, Ray Toy 41, ElliottOlson 41.Saturday March 8 overall win-ner:Lorna Soo 65.Group 1: Kim Kuiti 69, DaveMcCall 70, Sheeree Tatana 71,Brad Ryder 72.Group 2: Barry Allport 72Maurice Filer 73, Tony Hunt 73,Murray Wan 74.

MOLLOY CLAIMS CROQUET TROPHYLois Molloy of Levin has won theGriffith Trophy (handicap 16 andover). The Griffith Trophy hasbeen competed for in the Mana-watu Croquet Association (nowCroquet Manawatu-Wanganui)for many years.

Competed for by high handi-cap players, it is unusual in thatthe games are of one-hour dur-ation, short by associationcroquet standards, and the win-

ner being the player winning themost hoops over the course of theevent, rather than the mostgames. The reason for theunusual format is lost in historybut believed to be that it wouldencourage attacking rather thandefensive play.

The 2014 winner: Lois Molloy(Levin) 26 hoops, Runner-up:Jenny Harding (Levin) with 20Hoops.

Feilding go to table topCroquet Manawatu-WanganuiGolf Croquet Interclub competi-tion, week seven. An unexpected5-3 victory by Wanganui overtable leaders Rose Gardens, leftan opportunity for Feilding.

Feilding’s team grabbed thechance to move ahead of RoseGardens with a 7-1 win overrecent improvers, Marton. Levin

was unable to take the opportun-ity to take second place, its 4-4draw with Takaro leaving themin third place.

Wanganui’s win allowed it toget ahead of Marton. With threeweeks to go, Feilding must nowbe favourites, with a three-pointlead and a huge net hoop advan-tage.

STOCKCARTEAMS NATIONALS

Robertson Holden International Speedway,Cuba Street, Palmerston North

6pm Saturday, March 15, 2014Adults $25 (16 years and over) Child $10 ( 8- 15 years)

Family $60 (2 Adults, 4 Children)Children seven years and under FREE


Stockcars ready for teams showdown

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WARY: Bryan Pukowski says no team can be under-estimated ,all of them will be in with a chance to takeout a victory on the night.

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THERE is guaranteed to beplenty of action on thetrack.

By PETER FRANKLIN

All action on the track is theprediction from RobertsonHolden International Speedwaytrack manager Bryan Pukowskias he prepares to host thestockcar teams nationals onSaturday night.

Pukowski says whenever theyhost stockcar teams events hecan guarantee plenty of actionand Saturday night will be onenot to miss.

‘‘Teams from all over thecountry are heading here(Palmerston North), with onething firmly on their mind — togo home as the winners,’’ he said.

Local fans can look forward tosupporting two teams — theformer national teamschampions the Pumas, who aftertheir shock championship lossearlier in the season will be outto prove a point, and theunpredictable Passed Its, whohave a wealth of experience todraw on.

The current national teamschampions, the Rotorua Rebels,have had a good season and willbe looking at adding another cupto their collection.

Pukowski says at this stage hecan confirm that the Pumas,Rotorua, Wanganui, Stratford,Wellington, the KB Cowboysfrom Thames and Ron Tye’sPassed Its will contest the teamsnationals.

Pukowski says no team can beunder-estimated.

‘‘Anything can happen andusually does, and that’s whatmakes it so exciting for fans,’’ hesaid.

Racing starts at 6pm.


Employment Vacancies

Chelsea House Levin

Exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced leader/centre supervisor who will have overall responsibility forthe day-to-day management of the early childhood centre.We require an innovative leader who sets high expectations forthe success of the business and quality of teaching within thecentre.The successful applicant must have sound early childhoodknowledge, full registration and proven experience in deliveringa high quality curriculum within TeWha

_riki and the ECE Curriculum

to ensure quality outcomes for children.

If you are interested in this position please forward your CV witha covering letter to [email protected]

or phone Jo-Ann on 049025437

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ADVERTISING (06) 368 5109 [email protected]

Foxton Beach Holiday ParkRECEPTIONIST

We are seeking a motivated individualto join the Front Office Team.

This role is highly customer focusedtherefore you will need to be highlymotivated with an approachable and friendlypersonality. Ideally, you’ll have some or allof the following things we’re looking for:! A fantastic telephone etiquette! Excellent communication and

organisational skills! Enthusiastic and a bubbly personality! Able to work unsupervised! Current knowledge on Microsoft Word,

Excel and Outlook is an advantage! Hours are Tuesday, Saturday, SundayThis is a permanent part time position.If this position sounds like you, contact us foran interview.

Phone 06 363 8211 oremail to [email protected]

WE REQUIRE A 2ICFor our large dairy farm 20 minutes

from Palmerston NorthAre you looking to progress to the

next level?If you have solid knowledge and experience indairying and have drive, determination and apassion for the industry we want to talk with you.We want to be the leading producers of qualitymilk in the North Island, if you want to help us toreach our goals, we will endeavour to assist youto reach your own goals.Apply today and find out about our competitiveterms and conditions.

Call Mary on 06 8782427 oremail: [email protected] for an information

brochure and an application form

The closing date for applications isMarch 14th at 5pm

First with the Bay’s news

CourierNapierCourierYour Community Voice

LeaderHastings

LeaderYour Community Voice

MailCHB

Your Community Voice

Advertising ManagerHawke’s Bay Newspapers

Senior media opportunities are hard to come by. There are only 6 daily advertising managersin the APN group in New Zealand and one of these key positions has become available atHawke’s Bay Newspapers and it’s flagship publication Hawke’s Bay Today.

Being only one of six daily newspaper advertising leaders in our group you will need toprovide inspiration to a motivated team. Raise revenues and profitability. You will needto be a strategic thinker and have a long term vision. An ability to drive sales is a corerequirement.

We believe you will have a proven track record in media sales and you will want to make adifference. You may be from an associated business but feel you can make an impact in thevibrant newspaper industry.

Newspapers are in an exciting phase. Digital revenue is growing and APN is striving tobecome the leading multi media organisation in Australasia. What a fantastic time to joinan industry branching out into exciting new areas and offering total media solutions to ourmany loyal clients.

Hawke’s Bay newspapers is a division of APN Ltd and publishes Hawke’s Bay Today, NapierCourier, Hastings Leader, CHB Mail, The Link and the Dannevirke News, along with a suite ofcomplementary regular publications. Let’s not forget hbtoday.co.nz an integral part of ourmix of products.

You’ll enjoy exceeding targets and devising strategies to enable maximum revenue and profitgrowth, whilst at all times delivering smart and successful solutions for our varied loyalclient base.

You’ll be adept at nurturing and developing talent, and dealing with the pressures of a multi-facet team. Organisation and communication ability are certainly key attributes for thisposition.

An attractive package, inclusive of car and other benefits, awaits the successful applicant.

To apply in confidence please send your CV and covering letter to:[email protected] enquiries can be made to Russell Broughton 021 893 373

Applications close: March 24, 2014

BRANCHMANAGER

PLUMBING WORLDBroad and challenging, allowing you tooperate strategically, while remaining

hands-on in daily operations.

With a proven sales record, you’llprovide leadership to a team of four,

motivating and inspiring them toachieve new heights!

Email your CV [email protected] call 0800 467 258.

ADMINISTRATIONASSISTANTFull Time Position(Entry Level)

HLC is looking for a professional andefficient person to provide reception andadministrative assistance.It would be an advantage for the applicantto have …• experience in reception / office

administration tasks• sound working knowledge of the MS

Office suite of computer programmes• exceptional customer service skills• ability to display written and verbal

communication skills• excellent self-management skills

More information available on requestApplications with CV and covering letter,

to the CEO, by 5.00pm,Monday 24 March 2014.

HOROWHENUA LEARNING CENTREPO Box 582, Levin, 5540

Phone: (06) 368 1095E-mail: [email protected]

www.hlc.ac.nz

Are you looking for a new challenge?Help! Our Fieldworker has moved to Australiaso we are looking for an outstanding personwho loves children and enjoys working withfamilies to take on her role. You will supportfamilies to build on their strengths whileassisting them to develop a plan that reflectstheir own needs and goals.If you are a good organiser, family focused,computer literate and pay attention to detail,then we’ll love to hear from you.Initially, in order to align with fundingcontracts, this will be a fixed term position of20 hours/week until 30 June 2014. Previousexperience is desirable and some knowledgeof support agencies in the district would bean advantage.For a copy of the job description and anapplication form, please contact us on(06) 368-7039 or email [email protected] pop into MTA reception at 306 Oxford Street,Levin.Applications close 5pm Monday 24 March 2014

Birthright Levin IncorporatedPO Box 1080, LEVIN 5540

Fieldworker Vacancy

LOGGINGLOADER

OPERATOR/FOREMANRequired for local

crew, must beexperienced.

Must have seriousregard for

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DeathsSMITH,Lindsay Stewart ( Arnie).Of Shannon. Passedaway at ArohanuiHospice on March 7,2014, aged 68 years.Dearly loved husbandof Raewyn, lovedfather and father-in-law of Stewart, Ailongand Ant, Tina andPhil, Kyla and Nicky.Loved grandad of histen grandchildren.Dearly loved brotherof all his sisters andbrothers.

A service for Arnie willbe held at St David’sPresbyterian Church,Stout St, Shannon onFriday March 14, 2014at 11:00am, thereafterinterment at ShannonCemetery.

FamilyNotices

CLARK,Brian William.Of Levin. On March 6,2014, at PalmerstonNorth Hospital. Aged77 years. A lovedfather andgrandfather. Lovedbrother of ValmaMacLeod, David, Paul,Jennifer Ingham andGary.

In accordance withBrian’s wishes, aprivate funeral hasbeen held.

HAWKINS,Dianne.Slipped awaypeacefully after a longillness on SundayMarch 9, 2014 at TheLevin Home For WarVeterans. Loveddaughter of the lateJack and OliveHawkins. Lovingmother of Ainsley andCorin. Lovinggrandmother of Sasha,Sebastion, Spencerand Raphael. Lovedsister and sister-in-lawof Noeline and IanReisch. Loved cousinof Annette andElizabeth and niece ofGillian Wrightson.

A celebration ofDianne’s life will beheld at The LevinHome For WarVeterans, 40 ProuseStreet, Levin onThursday, March 13,2014, at 11:00amfollowed by privatecremation.

WAITE,Leighton Thomas Hanita.On Sunday March 2,2014, suddenly, atBlenheim. Aged 21years. Dearly lovedson of Tania andFrank Waite-Harvey,and Don Paki, lovedbrother and brother-in-law of Richard andAimee, Nathalie andMichaela, much lovedgrandson of Nevilleand Ivy Waite andBella and the late JoePaki and whanau,loved great nephew ofMark, Sheryl, andMichael Tonks, andnephew of Richard andMarie (England) andJanet. Darling toAlicia. Amazing Dadto Ezrah, Joseph andAniyah. Messages toWaite-Harvey Family,5 Hillcrest Ave,Blenheim 7201.

A funeral service forLeighton was held atthe Mayfield Chapel,Blenheim on March 6,followed by privateinterment at FairhallCemetery on March 7.

GEOFFREY T SOWMANBLENHEIM FDANZPhone 03 578 4719

www.sowmans.co.nz

Funeral Directors

Public Notices

Oxford Street, LevinPhone: 06 368-2571

Members, affiliated members and guests welcome

LEVIN COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

What’s OnJoin now and become a Club Member

ANNUAL EASTER 8 BALL CLASSIC 18TH - 20TH APRIL

Wednesday 12th March Club Senior Members Day 11amLinedancing - Hudson Room 6.30pmBeginners, 8pm IntermediateDarts Adjunct 7pm - All newmembers welcome

Thursday 13th March Ladies Probus - Hudson RoomHousie - Hudson Room 7 .30pm(Increased Prizes)Open Cue Sport Adjunct 7pm - All newmembers welcome

Friday 14th March Quiz NightJoker Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Saturday 15th March Karaoke with Hendrix 8.30pm

Sunday 16th March Annual Cossie ClubCar Rally - 1pm Start

Tuesday 18th March Linedancing - Hudson Room 3pm -Beginners & ImproversIndoor Bowls - Hudson Room 7.15pmMembers DrawRaffles

Wednesday 19th March Levin Men's Probus - Hudson RoomClub Senior Members Day 11amLinedancing - Hudson Room 6.30pmDarts Adjunct 7pm - All newmembers welcome

Thursday 20th March Housie - Hudson Room 7.30pmOpen Cue Sport Adjunct 7pm - All newmembers welcome

Friday 21th March Quiz NightJoker Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Sunday 23th March Stampede Country Music Club -Hudson Room 1pm - 5pm

Monday 24th March 60's Up - Hudson Room

Tuesday 25th March Levin & Districts Probus -Hudson Room

Linedancing - Hudson Room 3pm-Beginners & ImproversIndoor Bowls - Hudson Room 7.15pmMembers DrawRaffles

Public Notices

HorowhenuaSPCAAGM

Thursday 7:30pm27th March 2014

Freyberg LoungeMemorial Hall

LevinAll Welcome

Lost and FoundLOST tailgate for ute + 2fishing rods, on Fridaybetween Shannon andFoxton Bch. Phone 0210297 1686.

RafflesARTS Horowhenua Trailraffle winner No. 35 - M.Kilmister.

Sports NoticesAGM Levin Cycling Club,27th March 2014 at LevinCycling Club rooms7:30pm Levin Domain,Everyone Welcome.

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

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LEVIN (ph 06 366 0666)Rent P/W

1 Bedroom8/44 Cambridge St ............................................................$1502 Bedroom1/6 Roosevelt St.................................................................$1403/22 MacArthur St.............................................................$1455/22 MacArthur St.............................................................$14535 Dorset St.......................................................................$18515 Linley St ........................................................................$19017 Ferguson St...................................................................$2002 Bedroom + Sleep Out31 Graham St.....................................................................$2153 Bedroom77 Bartholomew Rd ...........................................................$22033 Solway St......................................................................$2204 Beechwood Ave...............................................................$22511a Matipo St .....................................................................$2407 Ross St............................................................................$24021 Gordon Pl ......................................................................$25035 Kawiu Rd.......................................................................$2655 Highfield Pl......................................................................$2703 Glen St ............................................................................$3153 Bedroom + Sleep Out41 Liverpool St...................................................................$2954 Bedroom15 Cobham St ....................................................................$25516 Marlborough St .............................................................$28030 Weld St .........................................................................$36063 Kennedy Dr ...................................................................$3705 Bedroom574 Queen St .....................................................................$3503 Hillcrest Lane ..................................................................$450FOXTON (ph 06 363 0030)2 Bedroom1/2 Main St ........................................................................$13045 Avenue Rd.....................................................................$1753 Bedroom11 Reeve St........................................................................$21014 Hall St ...........................................................................$2259A Johnston St...................................................................$23016 Robinson St...................................................................$23021 Union St ........................................................................$230FOXTON BEACH3 Bedroom4A Shortt St .......................................................................$2008 Trafalgar St .....................................................................$2004 Bedroom19 Linklater Ave .................................................................$220TANGIMOANA3 Bedroom21 Punga St .......................................................................$190WAITARERE BEACH2 Bedroom125 Park Ave......................................................................$2103 Bedroom107 Rua Ave.......................................................................$300SHANNON4 Bedroom4 Kaihinau Rd.....................................................................$240

FirewoodSEASONED Pine 4m3

$250, 8m3 $400, free localdelivery. Phone 3676396/027 652 4000.

WANTED!OLD GOLD

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

Anythingconsidered

BRENMUHLSJEWELLERS

169 Oxford St, Levin

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

BUYING now. LegacyAntiques, Shannon.Phone 362 7117.

PetsTOY Poodles pure bred,home raised, 2 boys, 1girl, 2 dark, 1 choc. Pleasephone 06 363 7811.

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

For Sale3 berth Alpha, good cond,plus full length awning,recent paint, $9000 ono.Phone 06 368 9572.

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Nigel never knewhow many friends

he had until herented his house

on the beach

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

LawnmowerRepairs

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

Lawn CareGRDN & lawn maintncecomp rate. Call Bob 06 3673102/021 143 8251.

LandscapeGarden & Turf

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

Health

BOWENTHERAPIST

Due to a medicalillness the clinic

will be closed untilJune and will beadvertised when

reopening.Apologies for theinconvenience.

Entertainment

St. Patrick'sNight

MONDAY, 17TH MARCH7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)

PRICE: $15.00 Includes Irish Stew

Supper

Tickets from Clarks Clothing

from Monday, 10th March

(Some tickets available at the door)

Levin Little Theatre’s

raffles spotprizes

BE THERE TO PARTICIPATE AND CELEBRATE AGREAT IRISH EVENING

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KapitiIrish dancers

Helen McLeaneMaureen Mackie

Patricia BrunellJuliette Harris

Tina HealyIvan Johnston

M.C.s

READING, writing, formfilling, proof reading.Individual or groups,reaonable rates. Phone021 248 3312 or 368 7486.Email:[email protected]

Tuition

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Catherine Inger School of Dance21 Power Street, Levin

♦ Tap ♦ Gym Dance♦ Ballet ♦ Modern Jazz

♦ Freestyle

Pre School to AdultsEnquiries to Catherine on (06) 367 2288

or 0275 897 534Email: [email protected] ♦ www.catherine-inger.com

All classes taken by Fully Qualified Teachers - over 20 years experience

Travel

To Let3 bdrm house with study,large section, $230p/w.Phone 022 600 6719.

3 bdrm modern hme,d/wshr, h/pump, autogge dr, suit prof person/swith refs, $270p/w. Phone367 9934 or 027 4400 685.

4 bdrm close to northschool, carpet, drapes,basement, car storage,$280p/w. Phone 363 8766.

COMMERCIAL building,182 sq mtr, Cambridge Stsouth. Phone 027 496 9447.

TIDY 2 bdrm unit, sglegge and c/port, availablenow, $210 p/w, n/s, nodogs, cats ok. Phone 3670073 or 027 683 6468.

Funeral Directors

HARVEYBOWLERFUNERAL SERVICES LTD

I n c . H O R W H E N U ACREMATORIUM

Ph: 368 2954284 Oxford Street, Levin and 14 Rangatira Street, Otaki

www.harveybowler.co.nz

ECO FUNERALSWe are an approved provider of Eco Funerals NZwww.ecofunerals.co.nz

WATSON,Joyce.Of Levin. Peacefullyon Friday March 7,2014, at theHorowhenua HealthCentre, aged 86 years.Dearly loved wife ofDavid. Much lovedmother and mother-in-law of Jenny, Steveand Maria, Chris andKath, Mark andMaryann. Belovedgrandmother ofJeremy, Tim, Kelly,Scott and Terri,Aimee, Rachel, Jacoband greatgrandmother ofIsabelle. Much lovedsister to Edna andsister-in-law to the lateGuy.

A private service forJoyce has been held.

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Pool ClosureWHOLE COMPLEX

Sunday16 MarchClosing

at 12:00pmLevin Swim Club

MeetAqua jogging lanestill available to

public

Foxton LittleTheatre

AGMIn the Theatre

Main StreetFoxton

2:00pm Sunday23rd March 2014

Carolyn AllanSecretary363 7674

NOTICE TO OWNERSCONCERNING

A LEASE OFMAORI LAND

Te Ture Whenua MaoriAct 1993, Sections

147 and 152In the Maori Land Courtof New ZealandAotea DistrictTAKE NOTICE thatPaul and SharynDowdle of Levin hasmade application to theMaori Land Court atWhanganui for ameeting of the ownersseeking a lease ofHorowhenua No. 6Block.The Block is situated onFlorida Road, Levin.A meeting of the ownersof the land will be held asfollows:Venue: Salvation ArmyCommunity Centre, 11Durham Street, LevinDate: 24 March 2014Time: 10:30amIf for any reason theresolution is rejected orthe meeting fails forwant of a quorum, themeeting may proceed onan informal basis toconsider the possibleformation of an ahuwhenua Trust.Further information canbe obtained from MrsKath Davidson, MaoriLand Court (please quotereference A20130009390).Signed:K A Davidson (Mrs)Deputy RegistrarAotea Maori Land CourtDX Box PX10207WHANGANUI 4541Phone 06 3490770Fax 06 349077Email:[email protected]

Public Notice ofapplication for

On LicenceSections 101, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Redbook InvestmentsLtd, 3 Muhunoa East Rd,Ohau, Levin, has madeapplication to theDistrict LicensingCommittee atHorowhenua for theissue of an On Licence inrespect of the premisessituated at 3 MuhunoaEast Road, Ohau, Levin,or the Restaurant knownas Scarlet Kitchen.The general nature ofbusiness conductedunder the licence isRestaurant. The days onwhich and the hoursduring which alcohol isintended to be soldunder the licence are:Monday to Sunday, 9amto 12am.The application may beinspected duringordinary office hours atthe office of theHorowhenua DistrictLicensing Committee at126 Oxford Street, Levin.Any person who isentitled to object andwho wishes to object tothe issue of the licencemay, not later than 15working days after thedate of publication ofthis notice, file a noticein writing of theobjection with theSecretary of the DistrictLicensing Committee atPrivate Bag 4002, Levin5540.No objection to the issueof a licence may be madein relation to a matterother than a matterspecified in Section105(1) of the Sale andSupply of Alcohol Act2012.This is the firstpublication of this notice.

Horowhenua ObedienceDog Training Club

Enrolment for Term 2 - 2014Obedience and AgilityWednesday March 19th

at 6:30pm in the Club RoomsLake Domain, Queen St, Levin

Enquiries: Phone Helen 06 368 4223

Foxton Community Board meeting

The Foxton Community Board will meet on

Monday 17 March at 6.30pm in the Lions Club

Hall, 8 Park Street, Foxton.

The meeting Agenda will be available online to

view and download at www.horowhenua.govt.nz

and copies will be available from Council offices

and libraries

Public Notices

EASTER AND ANZAC DAY

ADVERTISINGDEADLINES

Friday 18th April:Good Friday - no publication

Wednesday 23rd April:Run of paper bookings close at 3pmon Wednesday 16th April.Classified booking deadlinesremain the same as usual (10am dayprior to publication date).

Friday 25th April:Anzac Day - Run of paper bookingsclose at 3pm Tuesday 22nd April(normal deadline time).Classified booking deadlinesremain the same as usual (10am dayprior to publication date).

Wednesday 30th April:Run of paper bookings close at 3pmon Thursday 24th April.Classified booking deadlinesremain the same as usual (10am dayprior to publication date).

Levin RSAOpen for all generations

TONIGHTMEMBERS DRAW - $600This Saturday from 4 pm

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations,lots of fun, prizes, live music

and Irish Dancing

Poppies RestaurantLunch: Tuesday, Friday,

and Sunday from 11.30amFriday and SaturdayDinner from 5.30pm

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

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGHorowhenua XIB 42 A 1 J

(Horowhenua 11B42A1J Block 20464)Tanenuiarangi Marae Committee

Saturday 29th March 20141:00pm – 4:00 pm

Levin RSA , 5 Devon Street, Levin

AGENDA1. Welcome by Chair2. Apologies3. Financial Report4. Add and replace Trustees5. General Business

Contact details:Mandy FryerEmail: [email protected]

THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLEAT THE CLOSE OF THE MEETING

FREE!CHILD BIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES

Enrol from 20 weeks pregnancy.Come along and meet our parents to be ....

Learn about:The birth process, Breastfeeding, Unexpected

outcomes, Baby Needs.Your questions answered .... And much more!

Enquiries to:Levin Child Birth Education Inc

P O Box 106, Levin orPh: 368 6313 and ask for Kylie or

[email protected]

8668

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Mustang milestone to be celebrated

A 1967 Ford Mustang hardtop in Playboy pink.

The New Zealand celebrations tomark the 50th birthday of theFord Mustang will be centred onthe annual national Mustangconvention being held inChristchurch over LabourWeekend.

Ford New Zealand will takethe role as the primary sponsorof this year’s nationalconvention which runs fromFriday October 24 throughMonday October 27.

‘‘Being the global 50thanniversary for the iconicMustang, the 2014 event inChristchurch will be a veryspecial occasion and we’redelighted to be a part of it,’’ saidCorey Holter, managing directorof Ford NZ.

‘‘Previous Mustangconventions have been superblymanaged by the respectiveorganising clubs with their localsponsorships, and we havegreatly appreciated their efforts.Accordingly we’re delighted togo further this year and providedirect support to the organisingclub, Canterbury, for this one-offopportunity in Christchurch.’’

The Canterbury MustangOwners’ Club is equallydelighted with Ford NZ’sinvolvement. Club President JeffWaghorn recognises the impactand responsibility of Ford’sinvestment.

‘‘Our club had already beenhumbled by the opportunity ofhosting the 50th celebrationconvention in Christchurch inOctober. Now, with Ford’s directsupport, we are even moremotivated to create an eventtruly befitting the 50th, andbefitting the profile of the Fordbrand.’’

The national Ford Mustang

convention will be held inChristchurch over LabourWeekend, from Friday October24 through Monday October 27.While registrations are not dueto open until April, theCanterbury organisers

confidently expect an all-timerecord of over 200 Mustangs,representing the years andmodels across the 50 years 1964 to2014.

The convention itself, andassociated events will feature a

public show and exhibition, a‘‘pony run’’ and a Ruapuna trackday. It is expected to possibly beamong the largest single brandevents ever seen in NZ.

Details will regularly postedand updated on

www.nzmustang.com/2014convention.

All interested Mustang ownersshould ensure they are paid upmembers of their local Mustangowner clubs, details of which arelisted on www.nzmustang.com

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