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Boy caught in trapTRAPPED: A hiddenpossum trap in apublic reserve snaredan unsuspectingQwizza who was luckynot to have beenseriously injured.

ByPETERFRANKLIN

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A family day out at KimberleyReserve turned into ahorrifying outing for 10-year-old Levin boy QwizzaTamatea.

The boy was playing withhis cousins at the reservewhen he climbed over a logand a possum trap slammedshut on his small hand.

Luckily the boy only suf-fered deep bruising to hisfingers.

The boys’ father TamaTamatea was relieved that hisson only suffered bruising buthe fears that a younger childwould not have faired so well.He believes the trap waspowerful enough to break asmall dog’s leg.

Mr Tamatea said he couldnot understand why someone,knowing the area was full offamilies camping and lots ofchildren running aroundexploring in the bush, wouldset a trap there.

‘‘How many others are hid-den around the camp site?’’ hesaid.

At the time Mr Tamatea,his wife and their five childrenwere among extended familythat included 13 young chil-dren who were all playingbetween the river and thecampsite, which was justmetres from the fence thatseparates the dog exercisearea and the camping area.

‘‘We heard the kids yelling

out that Qwizza was hurt, wewent over to see what hadhappened and then we saw hishand stuck in the trap. I got asickening feeling in my stom-ach when I saw his hand in thetrap,’’ Mr Tamatea said.

The boy was crying in pain.Mr Tamatea said the trap

was hard to open, even forhim. Qwizza was taken to adoctor to get checked over,luckily he received onlybruised fingers.

Later the trap was handedover to councillor VictoriaKay-Simmons who took it toHorowhenua District Councilparks and leisure officer KeithMoyle.

Mrs Kay-Simmons said shewas shocked when she wastold what had happened.

‘‘This is a well-known popu-lar area for families, I cannotbelieve someone would set atrap there,’’ she said.

Mrs Kay-Simmons saidthere was a huge public eventabout to happen at the reservethat attracts thousands ofpeople, including children,and it was of huge concernthat a trap had been set there.

Mr Moyle said the trap wasa possum foot trap, also knownas a number one trap, anddesigned to restrain the ani-mal and not break any bonesor kill.

Mr Moyle said this type oftrap was easily purchased byanyone and that it had mostlikely been placed by someonetrapping possum for fur.

However, he added that thiswas a timely reminder thatcouncil does not allow placingtraps on any recreational land.

Anyone finding a possumtrap in a public reserve shouldmark it’s location and report itimmediately to council.

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Thank youA huge thanks — to all thathelp me find Baxter.

I would like to thank allthe people of Levin whowent out of their way tohelp look for Baxter — therewhere people deliveringflyers (day and night), walk-ing the streets (one ladyeven on her mobilityscooter) and people justtalking to each other.

On my times up in Levinlooking I found out thatthere weren’t too manypeople that didn’t know thathe was missing — you allshould be very proud of thecommunity that you all livein — so thanks again.

Baxter is home and well— he lost a couple of kgs,needed a good hair cut and a

bath. But he is back tonormal and enjoying hishome comforts — not toosure if he enjoyed his 16-dayboot camp, if only he couldtalk.

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ReformsRe local government reforms.

With the 2013 Local BodyElections now well over andthe new Councils alreadyhaving held swearing in cere-monies plus the appointmentof Councillors to the variouscommittees as well as electingdeputy mayors, it is possiblethat various councils will beinvolved in future local gov-ernment reforms with amal-gamations high on the list!

The 2013-2016 Local Body

electoral cycle could seemajor changes to New Zea-land local government withthe creation of UnitaryAuthorities and a reductionin the number of TerritorialLocal Authorities, an indi-cation being the recentlyannounced proposed govern-ance structure for the HawkesBay area with an electedmayor, plus nine Councillorsfrom five Wards and five

Community Boardsconsisting of 37 elected mem-bers as well as Maori repre-sentation.

Depending on the level ofopposition to the Local Gov-ernment Commission’sscheme, a new Hawkes BayCouncil could be elected inOctober 2015.

On the local scene, localgovernment re-organisationin the Horowhenua/Mana-watu area is inevitable withthe possibility of a UnitaryAuthority covering thecombined district, the newcouncil consisting of anelected mayor and around 10councillors plus three com-munity boards with possibly18 elected members with theheadquarters in PalmerstonNorth and service centres inLevin and Feilding, theadministration beingmanaged by one chief execu-tive and a number of seniormanagers recruited from theamalgamating councils.

Possibly HDC Councillorsshould already be lookingahead to the time when theywill have to become involvedin local government reformnegotiations on behalf of allHorowhenua district citizensand Ratepayers!

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Labour candidate announced

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RED ALERT: Rob McCann has been selected as the Labourcandidate for the Otaki electorate. PICTURE: DAVID HAXTON

By DAVIDHAXTONand FRANKIEWEBB

Labour’s candidate for theOtaki electorate RobMcCann, 43, was chosen bya number of party faithful,just before Christmas.

An Otaihanga resident,Mr McCann is a family manwith partner Jo HinewaiMackay and sons Robbie 10and Oliver 6. Born inHamilton, he grew up on afarm near Marton and waseducated at OtagoUniversity where heachieved a degree in lawand in drama.

Mr McCann has alwaysliked ‘‘getting things done’’.

He was politicallyinvolved when he attendedOtago University but saidhis political bones werereally awoken whileworking in Parliament forRuth Dyson.

‘‘I realised how muchpositive impact peoplecould have,’’ he said.

Mr McCann has had avaried career historyhaving been the WhiteRibbon campaign manager,

senior communicationsadvisor to the FamiliesCommission, presssecretary at the Departmentof Internal Affairs, and

press secretary to RuthDyson in the last LabourGovernment, Coastlandsmarketing manager,Massey University

(Wellington) Student’sAssociation generalmanager and OtagoUniversity Student’sAssociation socialactivities manager.

More recently MrMcCann headed the drive tocollect signatures for theasset sales referendum inthe Otaki electorate.

He is chairman of theParaparaumu branch of theLabour Party, chaired theRegion Three Labour Partyconference and sits on theLabour rural and regionalsector council.

‘‘I’ll be falling back onmy communications andmarketing experience andI’ll be making sure thatwhat I have to say isinteresting so people wantto hear it,’’ he said.

Mr McCann isconverting a caravan into amobile office.

‘‘I think everyone wouldsay the first item on theagenda is to raise my profileso people know who theLabour candidate is andthen they can start to listento what the messages are.’’

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Shannon manbadly injuredBy TANYAWOOD

A cycling holiday turned tragically wrongfor Shannon garage owner Bryan Vinsenlast month.

Mr Vinsen, 59, was on his cycle when acar struck him from behind. The impactthrew him 10m into the air before he hit theback of the car and fell on to the road, witha broken back, neck and jaw.

Mr Vinsen and wife Marie-Ann werejust one day into a week’s cycling holiday,riding from Christchurch to Picton, whenthe accident happened along a 100km openstretch of road just after noon on December27. Mrs Vinsen suffered no injuries in theaccident. Both cyclists were wearing highvisibility gear and had their bicycle lightson.

Mr Vinsen was flown by helicopter toChristchurch’s Intensive Care Unit, wherehe was put into an induced coma for morethan two weeks following surgery to insertrods and pins in both his back and jaw. MrsVinsen has remained at the hospital withher husband since the accident.

According to son Nick, doctors areunable to confirm yet when Mr Vinsen willbe able to return home and if any long-termeffects are likely.

He said his dad had been a keen cyclistall his life. ‘‘When he was at college, heused to cycle from home in Shannon toPalmerston North Boys most days and hestill enjoys cycling, especially the cyclingholidays with mum.’’

He said his dad was now able to take afew steps with the aid of a walking frame,and the family were hoping for a fullrecovery. ‘‘It was an accident, the driverhad fallen asleep at the wheel as Iunderstand it, but all we want is dad to getback to normal as quickly as possible.’’

Mr Vinsen stood for the Miranui Wardin last year’s local body election and washelping to organise the Shannon PrimarySchool 125th celebrations in April thisyear. He started Vinsen Auto Services inShannon, in 1975.

Teen parentunit offersnew hope

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RETURNING: Kataraina Tansley, 17, returns to WaiopehuCollege after leaving midway last June to have son, Ely.Kataraina is looking forward to completing her NCEA Level Twostudies, being one of 15 young mums with 11 babies andtoddlers enrolling for the 2014 school year.

By TANYAWOOD

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VISION: For Deb Wood, left, and Anne-Marie Montaguestanding in the nursery at the teen parent and Early ChildhoodEducation centre officially opened this week at WaiopehuCollege is a vision realised.

Horowhenua’s teenage mumsand dads can now stay incollege and complete theireducation while their childrenreceive early childhood careonsite.

Horowhenua mayorBrendan Duffy officiallyopened a teen parent unit andearly childhood educationcentre based at WaiopehuCollege. He Whare ManaakiTangata (to care for the people)is the first ministry-fundededucation facility in thedistrict.

Funding for the $1.4 millionunit, including staff, wasapproved by the EducationMinistry in February 2012. Thecentre will provide resourcesfor up to 35 parents under theage of 19 to take classes, both inthe unit and specialist classesin the college, while the newcentre will care for up to 30 oftheir babies and toddlers.

The centre includes anonsite playground, meetingrooms, classrooms, kitchen andbathroom facilities.

School teachers Deb Woodand Anne-Marie Montague

initiated the project havingbeen teen mothers themselves.

They were ‘‘overwhelmed’’at seeing their vision comealive.

‘‘I think it’s fair to say asteen parents we suffer harshsocietal judgment,’’ said MsWood. ‘‘The world is changingand we all need to change withit, this is a prime example ofcommunity collaboration.’’Teacher in charge of the unit,Ann Stout, is excited about thenew challenges ahead.

‘‘My aim to is to help youngparents get an education,develop skills, becomeproductive members of thecommunity and break the cycleof being a dependentbeneficiary,’’ she said.

Ms Wood is hopeful youngpeople will appreciate andmake use of the opportunity thecentre provides. ‘‘To the youngparents I say take thisopportunity and run with it.Don’t waste it, that’s all I askand be like us, have a vision tomake change,’’ she said.

Horowhenua mayorBrendan Duffy, addressing the100-plus crowd attending theopening. He was impressed by

the fact not one person tookcredit for initiating thedevelopment.

‘‘To see this number ofpeople turn out for the openingis one of the best examples ofcommunity commitment,community engagement andcommunity desire to make adifference and we will,’’ hesaid.

Those acknowledged fortheir support included former

HLC chief executive MalcolmRussell, Colin Brown atEducation Horowhenua, mayorBrendan Duffy, HorowhenuaDistrict Council, WaiopehuCollege and its board oftrustees, Muaupoko TribalAuthority, Ministry ofEducation, Wellington FreeKindergarten Association, MPNathan Guy and SuzanneValentia, who put together theproposals for the ministry.

•• Safe, nurturing, caring,Christian environment

•• Low child to teacher ratio

•• Providing a stimulating childinitiated programme

•• Teachers are respectfuland affirming in theirinteractions with children

•• Fantastic Fours Programmefor 4 year olds

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centre that reflectsChristian principles.Educators share aphilosophy that allchildren are specialand therefore providean environmentwhere everyone isencouraged to be kind,caring, and respectful.

Christian values arefostered throughsongs, Bible storiesand singing gracebefore mealtimes.

Levin BaptistKindergartenprovides a quality

caring environmentwith resources andequipment designedto extend children’slearning anddevelopment.

Levin BaptistKindergarten operateson a sessional basiswith morning sessionsfrom 8.45 to 11.45a.m. for 2 – 5 yearsold. 2 year old

spaces are limited.Sessions include twomat times. Theseare used to fosterlistening skills, groupparticipation and co-operation, music andmovement, language

and discussion. Careis also available overlunch for those whorequire it. A “FantasticFours” programme for4 year olds is providedon Tuesday to Fridayafternoons from 12.30to 3.30 p.m. Thissupports early year’snumeracy and literacythrough explorationand play.

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History-filled site attracts interestBy FRANKIEWEBB

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ONE of the more modern buildings on the Kimberley site.LVN270114fwkim3

NOT seen by the public for many years, buildings at the Kimberleycomplex have had little maintenance but the grounds are superb.

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KIMBERLEY centre with streets and roads, town water and sewageas part of the existing infrastructure with more than 70 buildingsvalued for replacement at $19m in 2006 but a current rateable valueof less than $4m.

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THIS high stud building stores disused beds, which are being sent toneedy Pacific Islands on a Rotary Club initiative.

PICTURES: FRANKIE WEBB

Levin’s former KimberleyCentre site went on the marketat the end of last year and isdrawing reasonable interest.

‘‘We haven’t advertised theproperty yet,’’ Harcourts Com-mercial Consultant BrianKendrick told HorowhenuaChronicle.

‘‘Signs calling for tenderswill go up in the next fewweeks.’’ Tenders close on April3.

The 48.6254ha property isunique. ‘‘It has a great deal ofhistory attached to it,’’ MrKendrick said.

The centre was a militarybase from 1939 until 1942 beforebecoming a psychiatric hospitalin 1945, closing in 2006.

‘‘Town water supply andsewage is already there,’’ MrKendrick said, but he points outanyone wanting to develop thesite would have to check withHorowhenua District Councilregarding consents.

‘‘I don’t imagine that wouldbe too hard, it is currentlyzoned rural, and all the infra-structure is there.’’

Having in excess of 70 build-ings, a November 2006 regis-tered valuation puts the estim-ated replacement cost at $19million.

The buildings date from 1918to 1985 with an area of 9sqm toover 600sqm.

The majority are in need ofmaintenance as little has beendone in the past 17 years. Arating valuation done in August2013 puts the land value at$1,750,000 and improvements at$2,100,000 giving an overall rate-able value of $3,850,000.

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THE cast of last year’s fantastic old music hall, that will be taking to the stage againnext month to bring back the music and comedy of yesteryear.

More Music Hall magicLet the music begin, HorowhenuaDiversional Therapists are again puttingon a music hall show that is sure toentertain and bring back memories of atime before television and Xbox.

The Music Hall will hit the stage onFebruary 7 at the Levin Performing Artstheatre, Queen Street.

Organised on behalf of the HorowhenuaDiversional Therapists by Chris Craddockand Valerie Franklin, both having a hugelove of live theatre and the experience tomatch.

‘‘It’s our second year for the Music Hall,which is always a funpacked entertainingafternoon for all ages,’’ said Mrs Franklin,who is also directing the show.

Well-known locals Alan Smith, ChrisCraddock, Margaret Craddock and JudyDrake, Viv Webby and Beryl Trail andnewcomers to the group of entertainers,the Summerset Choir, are just a few namesready to make you laugh and bring backmemories with songs from another era.

Mrs Franklin said it was a show thatencourages audience participation, ‘‘Sing

along with all the war time favourites andlaugh at the onstage antics,’’ Mrs Franklinsaid.

Mrs Franklin and Mr Craddock said itwas fantastic to have the support ofHorowhenua Creative Communities, theirfinancial assistance has been thefoundation in making this happen again.

Mr Craddock, who is also president ofthe Levin Performing Arts Society, saidlast year was a huge success and he wassure people will support the show againthis year.’

Donations will go towards assisting thediversional therapists with other activitieslike the ‘Rest-home Games’ and the yearlyball. Diversional therapists assist in theevery day lives of residents living infacilities throughout Horowhenua byproviding quality and meaningfulrecreation.■ No booking required, doors will open at 1pmstarting at 2pm, gold coin donation. Formoreinformation contact the organisers ValerieFranklin a/h 368-2080mobile 021 296-8749 orChris Craddock on 021 027 410-2420.

Thank you Horowhenuafor all your support!Thanks for shopping with us, and for

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Holidays full of fun for kids on Skids

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FIT DAY: Rain didn’t stop Military Fit Dayfor children on the Skids HolidayProgramme, as they completed racerelays, obstacle courses and canonbuilding in 90 minutes of non-stop activity.Pictured above with Military Fit instructorMal Hall.

By TANYAWOOD

School holidays aren’t boringfor children when they get tochoose what they want to do.

Laserforce, rock climbing,ten-pin bowling, day trips toWellington Zoo and Owlcatraz,tie dye and T-shirt printing,

camping and movies were justsome of the activities packedinto a five-week programme puttogether by children on theSkids holiday programmebased at Levin North Schoolthis year.

It was the third holidayprogramme held in Levin by

Skids (Safe Kids in DailySupervision) and provingpopular, according toprogramme owner Sonia Southwho runs the Horowhenua/Kapiti franchise.

‘‘We brainstorm activitieswith the children so they helpput together a programme of the

things they really want to do,’’South said.

‘‘We get so many ideas thatwe can’t fit everything in.’’

She said they averagedbetween 30 to 40 children everyday at the programme and ‘‘ifthe kids are having a good time,it’s mission accomplished’’.

Skids run before and after-school care as well as holidayprogrammes which are plannedto run each school holiday.

■ More information can be foundat www.skids.co.nz or by callingSonia South on 06 364-8852 or 027739-1986.

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The team here in the office have a wealthof knowledge and experience and betweenus we have travelled the globe. Not only isit a pleasure to welcome our regular clientsto the office but we look forward to meetingnew clients and assisting them in makingtheir holiday dreams become a reality.Planning and organization is essential andhere at United Travel Levin this is what weare good at and for us it is almost as excitingas going on holiday ourselves.

Our In Store Expo promises to be a goodone from the hints dropped here in theoffice by some of the suppliers who havevisited us this week. Kiwi’s love to travel,be it UK and Europe, South America, Asia,North America or Africa and I think therewill be something for everyone. Our intrepidspirits have seen us exploring the worldfor decades and we are pretty good at ittoo! We scooped the United Travel UniqueExperiences Agency award for 2013 lastyear which is a true indication that people inthe Horowhenua are right up there when itcomes to travelling to all parts of the globe.

From October to February is traditionallyour busiest period and we have just finishedour Air New Zealand New Year Sale. WithChristmas and New Year now behind us

we can relax and look forward to a midwinter break in Australia or one of our lovelyPacific neighbours, or somewhere furtherafield. Cruising is continuing to be incrediblypopular and I am sure there will be someamazing specials on offer on the day.

So in the spirit of all that is good and excitingabout travel I want to give all you intrepidtravelers out there who haven’t quite madeup your minds an open invitation to comeinto the office on 1 February to see justwhat we have to offer. If you book and payon the day you will go into the draw to win a$1000.00 travel voucher.

If you are unable to come in on the day give usa call or send us an email beforehand and letus know your thoughts about your upcomingholiday as we don’t want you to miss out.

I mentioned 2015 earlier and as we hurtletowards the end of January I can’t help butthink that this year is going to disappear asquickly as 2013.The old saying Seize theDay, never was a truer word said.

What’s coming up in Levin:Our first evening of the year on Tuesday11th February at 5.30pm with Reece fromAAT Kings and we really hope you can joinus. AAT Kings specialize in lovely tours ofAustralia and New Zealand. Please call Suetoday as seats are limited.

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Manywords exist for paradise, but in the Bay of Islands themostcommonly used ones are Paihia, Kerikeri and Russell.Christine Allen discovers all three on one weekend break

Awander inthepast

YOUmay think you’ve died andlanded at the final abode of therighteouswhenyouwind yourway into Paihia inNorthland.It’s not surprising the recently

aired episode ofTopGear showed the tree-lined road anumber of times throughoutthe show. Producerswere so impressedwith the road they bedazzled viewerswithnumerous glances of it—almost copyingandpasting it into the footage to give theimpression that all ofNorthlandwas likeStateHighway 11 into Paihia.It doesn’t take long to seewhy

Hollywood stars are lining up for their ownslice of this sub-tropical paradise either.Recently, TomCruisewas rumoured to beseeking out some real estate, and JohnnyDepp is said to be a big fan of this historicalpiece ofNewZealand.For usmeremortals, here are seven

things to see anddo in theBay of Islands.

Float yourboatAs soon as you arrive, you’ll be drawn to thesea. TheBayboasts 144 islands,which canbe explored on ferry or boat tours that runout of Paihia.Check out the half-day catamaran

Dolphin Seeker cruise to theHole in theRock onMotukokako Island and the searchfor commonandbottlenose dolphins,whales and othermarine life.Sitting on the top deckwhile you travel

through the hole in the rock is anexhilarating experience you’ll want to tickoff your bucket list.■ Formore cruises check outdolphincruises.co.nz

Popping thequestionMidwayonmy cruise on theRTuckerThompson, a gentleman fromMelbournedropped on one knee and asked a blushingandhysterical lady tomarry him.Of courseshe said ‘‘yes’’—howcould she notwith anorange sunpainting the sky andwine asplentiful as thewaterswewere sailing on.The gaff-rigged schooner also caters forweddings.TheRTuckerThompsonSail Training

Trust aims tomake a positive difference tothe lives of thosewho comeonboard,visitors and thosewho sail her.If you fancy doingmore than lazing

about drinkingwine, the crewwill teachyouhow to sail and steer.Andwhile you sipwine, eat cheese and

crackers and gaze at the horizon, your farehelps to support the trust.■ Check out tucker.co.nz

TeTiriti oWaitangiJust 2km fromPaihia is theWaitangiTreatyGrounds. Rich in history andculture, this iswhere theTreaty ofWaitangiwas signed. There is a charge fornon-Kiwi visitors but it’sworth it. Takeyour time.Do research before youvisit soyou really understand the importance of thesite.■ Formore information seewaitangi.net.nz or ph (09) 402 7437.

KempHouseandStoneStoreTo continue your journey through thehistory pages, the Stone Store (built 1832-36)andKempHouse (built 1821-22), inKerikeriaremust-sees.The Stone Store,which nowcontains a

museumand store,was designed byWesleyanmissionary JohnHobbs, built byAustralian convictWilliamParrott and is atreasure chest for the imagination.The gift store is neat, too, and you’re

certain to find somegems.KempHouse, theKerikeriMission

House,was built in 1821-1822 forReverendJohnButler.Itwas built by theChurchMissionary

Society of Londonwhichwasunder theprotection of Bay of IslandsMaori leaderHongiHika. Step back in timewith a tourthroughKempHouse,which is a little eerie.■ You can buy tickets for tours at the StoneStore.

RussellIt is a small village butRussell has a bigpersonality and plenty to do.In the 1830s, up to 500whalers arrived in

Russell at a time after 12months at sea.AsRussell hadno effective lawenforcementtherewas chaos.Prostitutionwas one of the area’s largest

industries,withmany localwomenoftenentering three-weekmarriages.Take the ferry fromPaihia toRussell

andhop on the entertaining one-hourminibus tour fromRussellwharf, visitingareas of historic interest not easily coveredon foot such as theGiant Sundial, LongBeach,Queen’sView, TapekaPoint and theFlagstaff.Russell Cottages offers family friendly,

self-contained accommodation.■ Book at russellcottages.comCheck out themini bus tour at

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TheoldDukeby the shoreIt’s hadmore image changes thanMadonnaandyet theDuke ofMarlborough’s historyspans back further than the ageing popdiva. There is nothing nicer than fish andchips atRussell’s Duke ofMarlboroughafterworking up an appetite at sea.TheDuke started its career in

entertainment in 1827 as Johnny Johnston’sGrogShop.Johnstonwas an ex-convictwhowas

fluent in te reo and got onwellwith the localMaori.The sale of theDukewas one of the first

land sales to aEuropean inNewZealandand it is said that Johnnyhelped translatetheTreaty ofWaitangi toMaori.The entire history of the hotel can be

read on themenu, if you can pull yourselfaway from the delicious food for amoment.■ theduke.co.nz

ChristineAllen’s tripwas sponsored byFullersGreatSights in theBay of Islandsand she stayed at thewaterfrontBreakwaterMotel, Paihia.breakwatermotel.co.nz

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With the clock ticking downto a launch date planned forJanuary 30, the last thing boatbuilders of the multi-milliondollar catamaran, beingrefitted at the ManawatuMarine Boating Club, wouldwant is an earthquake.

Fortunately, themagnitude 6.2 earthquakethat jolted the district onJanuary 20 left the 11-meter-wide by 24m-long boat stillsitting soundly on its blocks.

The catamaran namedGuru, which means deepwater in Aborigine, hasbecome a mini-touristdestination over the past fewweeks since it arrived at theboating club car park onJanuary 8, attractinghundreds of locals andvisitors alike checking itsprogress.

Transported fromPalmerston North by truck inthree parts, more than ahundred people turned out onthe day to see the catamaranreassembled using twocranes.

It is the widest boat to bebuilt by Palmerston Northfirm Profab Engineering andwill weigh 110 tonnes whenfully assembled and fuelledup.

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MARCH DOWN: Head to Ohau School to watch a display of 17 adult marching teamsat the invitation of Levin’s Taitoko Leisure Marching team.

Marchers on displayBy FRANKIEWEBB

Horowhenua boasted several topmarching teams in the 1950s and 60s.

The thrill and magic of marching isstill strong throughout New Zealand.On Saturday Horowhenua is beingtreated to a marching spectacular atOhau Primary School.

‘‘To date we have 17 teamsregistered,’’ Taitoko Leisure Marchingteam member Judith Tyler said.‘‘Teams from Levin, Palmerston North,New Plymouth, Wellington, HuttValley, Dannevirke and Taihape willperform a march past and individualdisplays.’’

Marching girls in white shiny bootsand plumed hats never lose their love of

the sport having now taken up ‘leisuremarching’ in their senior years. Leisuremarching is non-competitive but thewomen perform with no less passion orprecision than in their competitive daysof yesteryear.

Levin’s Taitoko Leisure MarchingTeam are hosting the Display Daywhich starts with a teams march past at11am.

All teams will then presentindividual displays.

‘‘The day finishes with a colourfulMarch Serpentine by all the teams,’’Judith said.

‘‘All spectators are most welcome, weare having a sausage sizzle so bring thefamily for lunch.’’ For informationcontact Judith Tyler ph 368-1489.

Whats on at Te Takere


PET PROJECTwithShivaunStatham

Shivaun Statham, fromPurina, is a trained vet nurseand dog behaviourist whoanswers questions on thefree Purina pet-care line—0800PETVIP. If you havequestions or concerns aboutyour pet’s health, behaviouror diet for Shivaun, [email protected]

Keepboreddogsbusywith gamesI have a dog that’s never outgrownthe puppy stage—he’s alwayschewing on things and causingtrouble. I think a lot of it is that he’sbored, but I’m running out of ideas. Isthere anything I can dowith himwhen I’ve got time over summer tokeep him entertained and notchewingmy things?It’s hard when dogs chew—

especially when they get a pair of shoesyou particularly love. And you’re right,many energetic dogs act upwhenthey’re bored, and often some seriouslyplayful stimulation will workwonders.It just so happens that this summer,

Beneful is sending a play truck aroundthe country on a tiki-tour, visiting dog-friendly parks to give Kiwis anopportunity to play with their dogs.There’ll be a Beneful play-gility

course (like an agility course butmuchmore fun), complete with seesaws,jumps, tunnels andweave poles.There’s also heaps of tennis balls andthrowers, doggy dress-ups and funphoto opportunities. Plus, there’ll belots of other dogs around to keep yoursentertained and a play team giving outtreats and spot prizes.If you’re keen to take your dog

along, you can find the events onwww.eventfinder.co.nz under‘‘Beneful’’.For other times, lots of dogs like an

old-fashioned game of fetch, tug-of-war

with a thick piece of rope, or wrestlingwith their owner in the garden. Mostly,dogs just like to be included in familyactivities, so try to find places you cantake him over summer so he’s part ofthe fun.

CHALKLE CLASSESEvery MondayTai Chi, 10am, Te Takere.Wednesday February 5Learn to paint: Bring outthe inner artist, workingwith an experienced artistwho will be able to showyou some of the tricks andtips to create thatsomething special. At theArt Society studio, 119Bath Street, Levin, 10amMonday February 10Computer basics: How touse your computerincluding searching theinternet for subjects thatsuit you. 10am in theeducation suite.

Tuesday February 11Learn to paint: At the ArtSociety studio, 119 BathStreet, Levin, 6pm.Wednesday February 12Learn to draw: At the ArtSociety studio, 119 BathStreet, Levin, 10am.Floral design withNoeline Shaw: Learn newand interesting ways touse plants and flowers todecorate your home, aswell as revisit traditionaldesign. 7pm, east lounge,Te Takere.Thursday February 13Snappy CVs: Learn tobuild a CV selling yourself

to your next employer.10am, in the educationsuite.Speaking in public usingmicrophones: Learnwhat to do and not to dowhen using amicrophone.4.30pm-6.30pm TeTakere.Thursday, February 20Build your own businesswebsite: Five-weekcourse. 6-8pm, EducationSuite, Te Takere.

■ For full details of theclasses and to enrol, visitwww.chalkle.com, or talkto Te Takere staff.

Te Takere is leadingnew age of librariesBy BARBARA LUCAS

TOP 10 BOOKSNew adult fictionKnights of the Hawk byJames AitchesonThe Camelot Code bySam ChristerLost City of theTemplars by PaulChristopherDark Possession byCarol GoodmanUnspoken by DeeHendersonFifteenMinutes byKaren KingsburyThe Flavours of Love byDorothy KoomsonThe Knight’s Temptressby Amanda ScottIdentical by ScottTurowWhile WeWereWatching DowntonAbbey byWendyWax

Reflecting on libraryservices over the past fourdecades on my last day hereat Te Takere makes mevery proud to have been apart of what we haveachieved.

My first library job everwas here in Levin in the‘new’ Levin library in BathStreet as a junior assistant.

I owe my love of librarywork to the wonderfulpeople who drew me in tothe fold and began mylibrary education.

Handwritten numberson book cards, hand filingof cards for books issuedand typing multiple cardsfor the card catalogue not acomputer in sight.

At that time having thedate stamp for the issue slipattached to the top of thepen so that you didn’t haveto pick up a second tool tocomplete a transaction wascutting-edge!

Since then I haveworked in a number of

libraries from smallspecialist services to largecity sized public ones and Ihave filled many positions.

In all of them I have beenexcited by the forwardthinking innovativeattitudes of colleagues at alllevels of the organisation.Computerisation of libraryservices has lightened theworkload of many whilegiving access of moreinformation that we everdreamed would be possible.

Of them all, nowherehas been as exciting as TeTakere.

Look at us now, TeTakere is the envy ofcommunities in NewZealand and is still proudlyforging ahead with newideas, technology andservices.

With wonderful supportfrom our community wehave been able to offer farmore than any othercommunity centre-libraryin New Zealand.

I am truly proud ofhaving been present at thebeginning of Te Takere andlook forward to enjoyingthe services and activitiesoffered in the years ahead.

WHAT’S ON AT TE TAKERETED talks: Jennifer Lin:Improvising on piano,aged 14. Pianist andcomposer Jennifer Lingives amagicalperformance, talks aboutthe process of creativityand improvises amovingsolo piece based on arandom sequence ofnotes. Adora Svitak: Whatadults can learn from kids.Child prodigy Adora Svitaksays the world needs"childish" thinking: boldideas, wild creativity andespecially optimism. Kids’big dreams deserve highexpectations, she says,starting with grownups’willingness to learn fromchildren asmuch as toteach. Openmeeting room

12.20pm-1pm.Exhibition space: Thelast week of an exhibitionof beautiful watercoloursby PatriciaWhite. InFebruary we feature thework of photographerShelly Hanley.Today:Mobile technologyevening: Bring along yoursmartphone, tablet oreReader and get help withusing it. We’ll look atAndroid and Apple apps,downloading libraryebooks and getting thebest use of your gadget.7pm-8.30pm.Friday:Technology clinic forseniors: Technologyclinic for seniors

presented by Seniornetjust bring along your digitaldevice and the patienttutors from Seniornet willhelp you figure out anyproblems. 2pm-4pmWednesday February 5Youth radio stationlaunch: Celebrate thelaunch of Fusion FM 106.9with Smashproof.Performers includeSmashproof feat. Drew,Cargill Boys, LawrenceFinau, Amaze Dance.Concert 4pm-6pm, VIPevent 7pm-8.30pm.Tickets concert $5 earlybird, $10 on door; VIP $40early bird, $50 on door.Tuesday:JP clinic: Kowhai Room,11.30am-1.30pm

Olivier’s life and loves take centre stageOlivierby Philip ZieglerMacmillan, $40..................................................

Olivier becameLordOlivier of Brighton in1970, so it is strange thatwhen askedwhowas the greatest of themall the reply ismost often ‘‘Sir LaurenceOlivier’’.It was in 1947 and 1948 that Ralph

Richardson, JohnGielgud andOlivierwereknighted for services to the theatre.The threewere, however, the creamof

the crop, but onlyOlivier advanced to thepeerage.None had his range or power.A good biographermust become close

to the personwhose life has become thebiographer’s passion for as long as it takesto complete thework.One thing that biographersmust never

do is to get too close and personalwiththeir subject.No one likes or enjoys an obsequious

biography.Ziegler has avoided all the obvious and

not-so-obvious traps in his account ofOlivier’s life in this excellent and at alltimes extremely readable story.Olivier loved his firstwife, Joy, until the

arrival of Vivien Leighand she takes up a largepart of Olivier’s life.Theywere obsessed

with each other andpassionately in love foryears. I had not realisedthat Leigh’s problemlate in theirmarriagehad beenmental;regrettably, shewas in

anotherworldwith Peter Finch.Olivier had been very caring of hiswife

until his position becameuntenable.It was at this time he found Joan

Plowright and here he struck lucky. Theywere happy in their life together untilOlivier’s death.Olivierwas not only the greatest stage

actor of his time hewas aHollywoodsuperstar andOscar-winning director.Ziegler had access tomore than 50

hours of candid, unpublished interviewsthat he has used brilliantly in his storyabout someone forwhomhe has anenormous regard.He offers readers sympathy, joy, facts

andmoments of success and triumphduringOlivier’s career, which covered agreater part of the 20th century.

— IainDuffy

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Saturday 8 February9am to 4pm at Levin Showgrounds

Skill at Arms on Horseback, Sword Fights, Shoot the Knight or Shoot a Catapult,Interactive Virtual Reality Medieval Coaster Ride 200 market traders and feasting aplenty

Bring ye scallywags and urchins, but leave ye doggies at home

Adults - A measly $5 and kids with adults freeWhatever the weather - it’s on

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PASSION: Levin’s Southern Norse Living History Club is looking for new memberswith a passion for all things Viking.

Dark Ages beckonBy TANYAWOOD

SEAFARERSThe Vikings were seafaringScandinavian people who raided,traded, explored, and settled in wideareas of Europe, Asia, and the NorthAtlantic islands from the late 8th tothe mid-11th centuries. The Vikingwooden longships allowed fornavigation in rough seas or in shallowriver waters, and could be landed onbeaches and hauled overland.Broadly viewed as pagan raiders andplunderers, Vikings also engaged intrade, settled wide-ranging coloniesand acted as mercenaries. One oftheir lasting legacies was theformation of the independentkingdoms of England and Scotland.

A group of Horowhenua families spendtheir spare time living in the Dark Ages.

Their passion for re-enacting Vikingcombat has now become less a hobbyand more a lifestyle for members of theSouthern Norse Living History Club.According to club captain WadeCashmore, ‘‘It’s virtually totalimmersion in the Viking lifestyle’’.

Regularly appearing at the MedievalMarket, the war cries and the clash ofswords is always a crowd-pleaser, andnow the club is looking for newmembers.

However, it’s not for ‘‘people justwanting to swing a sword around’’, saidMr Cashmore.

All weapons, leather and metal scalearmour, clothing and equipment ismeticulously researched from theViking period (about 800BC to 1250AD)and authentically reproduced by hand,by club members, using originaltechniques and materials as much aspossible.

‘‘We have Jeremy Winchcomb,arguably the best weapons maker inNew Zealand, in our club.

‘‘What we can’t make ourselves, wetry to trade or barter for it, or buy onlywhen absolutely necessary.’’

Combat training, classed as full tomedium contact or ‘‘bruise but notbreak’’, is also as authentic as possible.Swords are blunted but Mr Cashmoresaid ‘‘It is armed combat so there are theodd bruises and scratches but no worse

than playing rugby.’’Combatants also need to be fit just to

wear the chain mail, protective armourand carry the weapons, which totalabout 30kgs.

The club has become familyorientated over the past 10 years and MrCashmore said weekend camps arepopular.

‘‘You get the whole Vikingexperience, cooking over open fires andall the kids have a ball.’’■ For more details about the SouthernNorse Living History Club, contact membersat the Medieval Market or email WadeCashmore at [email protected]

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How to makethe mostof fertiliser

LOOKING GOOD: Roses can benefit from the use of BioPhos.

Diggingin

WALLY RICHARDS

Fertilisers either manmade ornatural will usually bear theinitials, then a series of threenumbers.

This indicates the nitrogen, potassiumand phosphate level and ratio to filler.

N-P-K ratio reflects the availablenutrients by weight in that fertiliser. Forexample, if a 100 kilo bag of fertiliser hasan N-P-K ratio of 5-7-4, it contains 5kg ofnitrate, 7kg of phosphate (which containsphosphorous), 4kg of potash (whichcontains potassium) and 84 kilo of filler.

Nitrogen helps plants make theproteins they need to produce new tissuesand hence grow.

Phosphorous stimulates root growth,helps the plant set buds and flowers,improves vitality and increases seed size.

Potassium improves overall vigor ofthe plant. It helps the plants makecarbohydrates and provides diseaseresistance along with tolerance togrowing conditions such as cold etc.

Phosphorous in the middle of the NPKhas always been a bit more of a puzzle tome where I have always had a goodperception of the other two and what theycan do in my garden.

In early horticulture phosphorous wasobtained from bird or bat droppings fromvarious places around the world.

Reactive rock phosphate could bemined but in the garden it would sitslowly breaking down over countlessyears not making enough readilyavailable to the plants that needed themineral.

Then some smart person discoveredthat you could break down rockphosphate with acids to make it readilyavailable. This is then called superphosphate.

The problem is of course that the endproduct is acidic and does harm the soillife.

Used over a period of time, the soilbecomes inert and only able to growplants by repeated applications offertilisers. The plants are not healthy andattract all manner of diseases and pestswhich are nature’s cleaners to get rid ofsickly plants to make way for healthyones.

To ensure that a crop is okay to sell,

growers then use various chemicals toprevent the diseases and pests fromdestroying the crops. What you end upwith is produce with low nutritionalvalues laced with a concoction ofchemicals.

If you consume regularly a food chainlacking in goodness that your body needs,to be healthy and if that same food chain issupplying your body with a number ofchemical poisons as well; you may start todevelop various health complaintsespecially the ones we see today such ascancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, heartdisease etc.

This is so fundamentally obvious andso simple that most people cantunderstand it. These people believe thatthe Government would not allow this tohappen so the food chain that is commonto most people is the best that money canbuy.

It was good about 60 odd years ago butnot now as health figures show.

Phosphorous is an important elementin your garden and outside of getting asailing ship and visiting an island wherebirds have being dropping manure foruntold time we are back to using reactiverock phosphate.

In New Zealand we have some veryclever people and one of these found a wayto break down rock phosphate by usingmicrobes. The product is called BioPhosand is readily available to the homegardener from most good garden shops orby mail order.

Not only does this natural productsupply your garden plants and lawns withtheir phosphorous requirements withoutdamage to the soil life it has its ownmicrobes that are used in breaking downthe phosphate. These added microbes toyour garden soils makes for far better soil.A win, win situation no damage and soilenhancement.

BioPhos works as well as super, butactually better as it does not not have apeak growth on application and gives amuch longer sustained release ofphosphorus to plants. Instead of killingsoil life it actually supplies new microorganisms to the soil which carry onbreaking the natural phosphorus down,meaning that only one application isneeded per year unless you are croppingduring the winter as well.

Some rose growers and rose societiesrecommend using BioPhos for better,healthier roses.

BioPhos contains phosphate,potassium, sulphur and calcium at therates of P10:K8:S7:Ca28.

BioPhos is Bio Certified for organicgrowing.

It is pH neutral and used at thefollowing rates; New beds work in 100grams per square metre, the same withlawns but water in to settle.

Side dressing plants; seedlings 8 grams(a teaspoon full) around base of the plantor in the planting hole. Same for potatoes(which do well with phosphorus) Sowingbeans peas etc sprinkle down row withseeds. Roses and similar sized plants 18gor a tablespoon full around plant or inplanting hole.

Established fruit trees etc, spread atthe rate of 100g per square metre arounddrip line or where feeder roots are. Applyto vegetable gardens in spring and afurther application in autumn if growingwinter crops. Can be applied to containerplants also. Apply to tomatoes whenplanting or side dress existing plants.

When you obtain your BioPhos youwill notice it consists of fine powder togranules with sawdust.

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Croquet results from local competitions■ Results from the Rose GardenCroquet Club:Winners: Max Charlton and Rex Oliver(Rose Gardens), Runnersup: Haig andPam Thomson (Rose Gardens).Individual results Section 1: Thomsons 5wins plus10 beat Tyler and Thomas 7-3,Batchelor and Snowden 7-3, Hardmanand V.Oliver 7-3, Managh and Latham6-4, Cook and Cooper 3-2; Micki Tylerand Jean Corbin Thomas (RG) 5 winsplus 4 beat Janssens 7-4, Batchelor andSnowden 5-4, Hardman and V.Oliver6-4, Sanson and Huisman 6-5, Cookand Cooper 6-4; Alan Sanson (Takaro)andMonica Huisman (RG) 5 wins plus 4beat Janssens 6-5, Batchelor andSnowden 7-5, Hardman and V.Oliver6-4, Thomsons 7-5, Managh andLatham 7-4; Joan Cook and MargaretCooper (Te Mata) beat Janssens 7-4,

Hardman and V.Oliver 7-3, Huismanand Sanson 7-2, Managh and Latham7-4; Nola Batchelor and WendySnowden (New Plymouth) beatJanssens 7-3, Managh and Latham 7-5,Cook and Cooper 7-4; Ken Managh andOssie Latham (Feilding) beat Tyler andThomas 6-5, Janssens 7-3, Hardmanand V.Oliver 6-3; Michael Hardman andVeronicaOliver (RG) beat Janssens 7-4,Batchelor and Snowden 6-4; Gay andTom Janssen (T) beat Thomsons 6-3.Section 2: Charlton and Oliver 5 winsplus16 beat Hawke and MacEwan 7-4,Reay and Scott 7-5, Francis and Barber6-5, Read and Hunter 7-2, Harris andAdams 7-0; Chris Reay and Robin Scott(RG) 5 wins plus 11 beat Jones andDeline 7-6, Bells 7-3, Francis and Barber7-2, Read and Hunter 7-6, Harris andAdams 7-4; Melva Jones (RG) and Irene

Deline (T) 5 wins plus 8 beat Charltonand Oliver 7-6, Bells 7-4, Francis andBarber 7-6, Read and Hunter 7-5, Harrisand Adams 7-4; Mike and Sharon Bell(F) 5 wins plus 6 beat Charlton andOliver 5-4, Hawke and MacEwan 6-5,Francis and Barber 7-3, Read andHunter 7-5, Harris and Adams 7-2;Warren Hawke and JeannetteMacEwan (RG) beat Jones and Deline7-6, Reay and Scott 6-5, Francis andBarber 6-5, Harris and Adams 7-5; JeanRead and Daniel Hunter (Levin) beatHawke and MacEwan 6-5, Francis andBarber 7-3, Harris andAdams 7-4; FionaFrancis (F) and Nicci Barber (L) beatPatsy Harris and Pam Adams (L) 7-6.Final: Max Charlton and Rex Oliver beatHaig and Pam Thomson 7-1.

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Wanganui Golf Croquet Interclub Com-petition: Week 1Feilding 2, Rose Gardens 6.Individual results: John Batty & SharonBell (F) bt Margaret Snelling & JeannetteMacEwan (RG) 7-6; Max Charlton &Robin Scott (RG) bt Fiona Francis & BobMabey (F) 7-6; Snelling & Charlton (RG)bt Batty & Francis (F) 7-6; Scott &MacEwan (RG) bt Mabey & Bell (F) 7-4;Snelling (RG) bt Batty (F) 7-6, Charlton(RG) bt Francis (F) 7-6; Mabey (F) btScott (RG) 7-4; MacEwan (RG) bt Bell(F) 7-6.Levin 5, Marton 3.Individual results: Ted Anderson & JeanReid (L) bt Graeme McIntyre & BarryRankin (M) 7-5; Judith Hunt & DanielHunter (L) bt Jean McIntyre & Rob Kirby(M) 7-5; McIntyres (M) bt Anderson &Hunt (L) 7-6; Hunter &Reid (L) bt Kirby &

Rankin (M) 7-3; Anderson (L) btG.McIntyre (M) 7-6; J.McIntyre (M) btHunt (L) 7-2; Kirby (M) bt Hunter (L) 7-3;Reid (L) bt Rankin (M) 7-3.Wanganui 6, Takaro 2.Individual results: Colin Slaughter &Claire Birdling-Duncan (W) bt AllanSanson & Joan Mayo (T) 7-1; DawnSymes & Bruce Perkins (W) bt Gay &Tom Janssen (T) 7-6; Symes & Slaugh-ter (W) bt Sanson & G.Janssen (T) 7-4;Perkins & Birdling-Duncan (W) bt Mayo& T.Janssen (T) 7-4; Slaughter (W) btSanson (T) 7-4; Perkins (W) bt Mayo (T)7-3; T.Janssen (T) bt Birdling-Duncan(W) 7-2, G.Janssen (T) bt Symes (W)7-5.Points to date (net hoops in brackets):Wanganui 6 (+12), Rose Gardens 6(+4), Levin 5 (+3), Marton 3 (-3), Feilding2 (-4), Takaro 2 (-12).

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Ministock title retainedBy PETER FRANKLIN

Defending youth ministock championJosh Patterson (31w) had a dream run onSaturday night, holding off allchallengers to keep the title firmly in hisgrasp for another year.

A big field of 34 young drivers fromaround the North Island arrived atRobertson Holden InternationalSpeedway to competed for the Manawatutitle.

Paterson has been a regular at thePalmerston North track during theseason and established himself as the oneto beat.

In the first heat, Patterson cleared outfrom the pack who were slowed when 34pJacob Hogg spun. Paterson stayed calmand controlled the race ahead of 84r DeanCooper, 36w Jacob Free and 14p MitchellJames.

In the second heat, Patterson workedhis way to the front with a superb drive,followed by 247p David Marshall and 45sJosh Trott. James’ race took a turn for theworse early on, tangling with Nicole

Hickmott. James Mallia and Luke Miersmanaged to make it passed the spinningcars, but both lost plenty of places.

After two heats Patterson had themaximum 68 points, but started near theback of the field in the final heat. Cooperwas sitting in second place on 63 points,Free and Tyson Wright had 58 points,Mallia 57, Marshall 56 and CarolPodjursky on 55 points.

Mallia took out the final heat after ahard-fought battle with Free and Cooper,Patterson, who put in another credibledrive to finish fourth and successfullydefend his Manawatu title with 99 points.

Cooper was a deserved second overallon 95 points, with Mallia defeating Freein a run-off for third place.

Heat One: 31w Josh Patterson, 84r DeanCooper, 36w Jacob Free, 14pMitchell James,15p LukeMiers, 99p JamesMallia, fastestLap: 31w 20.0633.

Heat Two: 31w, 247p David Marshall, 45sJosh Trott, 55r TysonWright, 84r, 69s CarolPodjursky, fastest Lap: 36w 20.1637.

Heat Three: 99p, 36w, 84r, 31w, 55r, 15p,fastest Lap: 99p 20.1274.

Humphrey and Franklin bag NI crownBy PETER FRANKLIN

Paul Humphrey and Ben Franklin added totheir title collection after a dominant nightthat finished with the NZ1 pairing takingthe North Island sidecar crown.

The pair were the pick of the field onSaturday as they charged to victory at theRobertson Holden International Speedway.No one managed to give the pair a realchallenge.

A field of 23 sidecars with their ridersand passengers contested the AFCMotorcycles North Island Sidecarchampionships in front of a large andenthusiastic crowd.

After some hot qualifying races, thefinals turned into a messy affair with anumber of restarts as nerves got to theriders.

Zachan and Carter (97p) took the first

heat ahead of Humphrey and Franklin,ending their amazing 20-odd race unbeatenstreak. The second heat saw 97p Zachanand Carter tangle with 96p Whye andCooper, with both of them retiring on theinfield. 2nzp Horne and Horne won therace. However, a charge by Humphrey andFranklin had them come from fifth place tofinish second ahead of 9g Miller and Miller.

After two heats Humphrey andFranklin were clear leaders, andrealistically only needed to finish the lastheat in the top four to secure the title.

Humphrey and Franklin blitzed thefield in the final race to win their firstNorth Island Championship.

The experienced duo of 9g Deane andRob Miller finished second in the race,securing second overall ahead of 2nzpRichard and Alastair Horne, who had putan impressive race night together.

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BACK ON TRACK: Mick Quin got the chance to get some hot laps under his belt at Harrisville speedway in his new car, before thefirst round of the Burger King Pro Dirt Series.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Mick Quin has returned to speedwayracing in an all new American-builtspeedway super saloon.

He took on the best of the best in thefirst round of the Burger King Pro DirtSeries last Friday night at Meeaneespeedway.

It has been a few years since speedwayfans have seen Mick Quin behind thewheel of a super saloon. His last car was aMercedes powered by a 5.7 litre V8.However, his new car is hopefully goingto give him the edge he is looking for onthe competition.

Quin knows it will take a bit of time toget the car set up to his liking, but he isconfident, once he and the crewunderstand the car, it will produce theresults he is looking for.

He got an indication of the car’spotential, starting from grid position 16in the Burger King Pro Dirt series round1 feature. He worked his way through atop field to 10th place.

During an earlier heat race the newcar was christened, when he got hit in theside, only causing superficial damage,but it was enough for Quin to think, ‘‘It isscratched now . . . ’’ and started to pushthe car and himself harder.

In between races the crew continued tomake subtle changes to the suspension,resulting the car getting a little quickerwith each race.

Quin’s Chevrolet SS was built inNicholasville, Kentucky by KillerChassis. The chassis design wasintroduced by fabricator David Webb in2010 and has proved to be a winner in theUS late model division.

Webb emphasises the double-downtube design is unique, this chassis designis second to none in strength, quality ofbuild and allows the chassis to do thingsothers can only dream of.

Because of the differences betweenrace car regulations between America

and New Zealand, Quin and Killer RaceCars boss David Webb spent aconsiderable amount of time with therule book, ensuring that the finishedchassis would comply to New Zealandregulations.

In September (2013) the first tubes

were put on to the jig and Quin’s race carstarted taking shape.

To power the Chevrolet, Quin went togood friend and master race enginebuilder Gary Stanton, whose workshop isalso located in Nicholasville.

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fuel-injected small block that produces700hp The car arrived in New Zealand inlate December.

For Palmerston North fans, Quin willmake his first appearance on March 29,when the Burger King Pro Dirt seriescomes to town.

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GOLF RESULTSResults from the Levin Golf Club:January Sunday 19: Opening Day LadiesRound 1 stableford results, Sue Staples,Lorraine Smith 43, Audrey Harrison 41,Ann Hogg 40.Ladies Twos Results, Lorraine Smith 7.Men Round 1 stableford results, RogerPerring 47, David Geange, StevenLeppard 40, Alan Kearns 39.Men Twos Results, Frank Coffey 14.Wednesday January 22, Summer CupWhite Tee stableford results: DianePauling 32, Nan Sterne, Karina MacDonald31, Janice Hesp 29. Summer Cup YellowTee Stableford Results, Jean Kay ,Lorraine Smith 36, Catherine Smith 34,Norma Mercer, Jill Cotterill 33.Thursday January 23: Mixed 9 Hole threeclubs plus putter stableford results: DarylBaker 18, Jim Logan, Helen Hewitson 17,Ann Barnao, Ngaire Hunter 14.Mixed 9 Hole three clubs plus putter stabletwos results: Jean Bainbridge, NgaireHunter 2.Early Starters Round 1 Net Medal Results:John Mullane 68, John Jeffries 69, RayPerry 71.Early starters twos results, Michael Atkins

2.Late Starters Round 1 Net Medal Results:Reg Sinkinson 74, Rod Batchelar 75, PhilFryer 76.Saturday Jannuary 25: Early Men Round 1Stableford Results: Jack Veltman 39, DaleFutcher 38, David Geange 37.Early men twos results: Tony Gibson 7.Women’s stableford round 1: DianePauling 44, Beth Miles 41, Ir isWehipeihana 39, Ann Hogg 39, JaniceHesp 39.Hole in one: Carol Louisson 14 .Late starters round 1 net medal results:Garry Good 66, Pat Wehipeihana 68, AlanKearns 71.Late Starters Twos Results: Ken Sterne 2.Club strokeplay (36 hole) championshipwinners:Junior B, Ballantyne Family Cup : SteveHartley 92 Winner, Cameron Giddens 96Runnerup.Junior, Hamilton Memorial Cup: Ian King165Winner, Walter Taiapa 174 Runner Up.Intermediate, Harry Hughes Trophy:Robert Ward 161 Winner, Rae Coley 164Runner Up.Senior, Wallace Memorial Cup: Reuben

Tomane 142 Winner, Shay Melis 147Runner Up.

Haggle Junior B: Cameron Giddens Net67.

Haggle net Junior and Intermediate: WalterTaiapa 138, Rae Coley 138, Phillip Young142, Gerald Harpur 142, Tony Mc Adam143.

Haggle Net Senior: Shay Melis 135, TrevorPouwhare 142, Phil Fryer 142.

Twos results: Keiran Corkill 2, StevenDando 14, Phil Fryer 14.Foxton Golf Club:

From January 23: Jeremy Manks 42, TimBrandon 39, John Goodburn 39, DougHarris 38, Elliott Olsen 37.

From January 25: Overall Winner: AnthonyIlton-Maher 44.Group 1. Kim Kuiti 44, Baz Woodcock 40,David Lack 39 Rob Chrystall 38. Group 2.Maurice Filer 43, Murray Wan 43, MargaretChrystall 41, John Rice-Edwards 41.

CRICKET RESULTSWeraroa Cricket Club twilight cricket results from January 22:The Squads 171-5 vs Athletic RFC 163-5Colour Plus 142-5 vs COB Cobras 139-5Spastic Smashers 181-4 vs COB Chargers 180-4Motley Crew 148-5 vs MFC Sloggers 102-5Tui Vikings 158-3 Talus Toe Crushers 157-4Twilight Cricket points table as of January 22: The Squds 25,Motley Crew 21, Colour Plus 17, Tui Vikings 17, Athletic RFC 13,Spastic Smashers 13, M.F.C. Sloggers 9, College OBChargers 5,Talus Toe Crushers 5, College OB Cobras 5, Spagetti Sixes 1.

BOWLS RESULTSResults from the Tararua Quadrangular Women’s A representativebowls fixture hosted by Bowls Kapiti Coast on Sunday.

Round 1: Singles: Kapiti (P. Taylor) b Manawatu (M. Fryer)21-12, Wellington (T. Wheler) b Wairarapa (J. Paku) 21-15. Pairs:Wellington (C. McCaul/L. White) b Manawatu (S. Blake/G. Kahui-Rogers) 19-10, Kapiti (P. Vincent/E. Jones) b Wairarapa (M.Campbell/W. Mitchell) 16-14. Fours: Kapiti (D. Collis/A. Piper/G.Nicol/C. Rolton) b Manawatu (C. Quinn/L. Rossiter/T. Vartha/L.Rogers) 13-11, Wellington b Wairarapa (A. Cooper/C. Voller/D.Christianson/M. Jackson) 21-7.

Round 2: Singles: Manawatu b Wellington 21-5, Wairarapa bKapiti 21-16. Pairs: Manawatu b Kapiti 20-12, Wellington bWairarapa 18-13. Fours: Manawatu b Wairarapa 17-11, Wellingtonb Kapiti 16-12.

Round 3: Singles: Wairarapa b Manawatu 21-7, Wellington bKapiti 16-5. Pairs: Manawatu b Wairarapa 12-8, Wellington b Kapiti29-12. Fours: Wellington b Manawatu 20-8, Kapiti/Wairarapa draw15-15. Final: Wellington 16, Manawatu 8, Kapiti 7, Wairarapa 5.


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For further information or to apply send CV andcovering letter to [email protected] close on the 14th February 2014.

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Employment Vacancies

COMMERCIAL CLEANERVACANCY

Seeking expressions of interest for a solecharge commercial cleaner on a

contract basisPosition is for approximately 25-35 hours per

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FirewoodDRY DRY DRY firewood.PYO from $20 pick up.Mac, Gum, Pine, DouglasFir, 28 Tararua Road,Levin - in big glasshouse.0274 A Grade.PINE 3.5m3 $195, 7m3 $350,free delivery. Phone 3675456.

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2 Bedroom + Sleepout31 Graham St.....................................................................$205

3 Bedroom36 Strathmore....................................................................$2003 Konini St..........................................................................$21577 Bartholomew Rd ...........................................................$2206 Raleigh St........................................................................$23015 Burn St ..........................................................................$2653 Glen St ............................................................................$33097a Weraroa Rd .................................................................$270150 Bartholomew Rd .........................................................$270

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3 Bedroom41 Johnston St...................................................................$18543C Johnston St ................................................................$19514 Hall St ...........................................................................$225

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RIDING HIGH: Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper (Honda), theMX1 class and invitation feature race winner at Woodville thisseason. PICTURE: ANDY McGECHAN

Cooperstars atWoodvilleBy ANDYMcGECHAN,bikesportnz.com

‘I knew the Aussieswould be fast and Iknew if I could get adecent start I’d beable to match theirpace. I let myselfdown a bit with mystarts . . . I was

popping wheelies outof the gate.’—CODYCOOPER

Mount Maunganui’s CodyCooper has again won the NewZealand Motocross GrandPrix title, although hecertainly had to work hard torepeat the feat this timearound.

Cooper rode a Honda tocollect his first big win at theannual New ZealandMotocross Grand Prix atWoodville in 2007 and wasdetermined on Sunday toreclaim the top step of thepodium at this 53rd annualrunning of the iconic Honda-sponsored Woodville event.

With the four-roundnationals set to kick off nearTimaru in less than twoweeks, Cooper’s mission at theweekend was to send a signalto his rivals by winning thetop two titles at Woodville, theMX1 class title and theInvitation Feature Race.

However, Cooper wasperhaps surprised by thepower-packed potency ofAustralian KTM team ridersFord Dale and Kirk Gibbs whohad crossed the Tasman totackle Woodville on Sunday.

Dale won the first two MX1class races of the day andlooked odds-on to wrap up theMX1 crown and perhaps towin the Invitation FeatureRace as well the race that hasthe NZ GP crown as its prize.

But Cooper came on strongin the feature race to catchand pass fast-starting Daleand then built an eight-secondbuffer before the finish, givinghim the GP title.

Cooper then won the day’sfinal MX1 race as Dale had towithdraw with painful wristcramps, that was enough forCooper to win the MX1 classoutright, his 2-2-1 resultsgiving him an 11-pointwinning margin over eventualrunnerup Brad Groombridge(Suzuki), of Taupo.

‘‘Consistency has alwaysbeen one of my downfalls inthe past . . . but perhaps notnow,’’ declared the 30-year-old

Cooper afterwards.‘‘I knew the Aussies would

be fast and I knew if I could geta decent start I’d be able tomatch their pace. I let myselfdown a bit with my starts . . . Iwas popping wheelies out ofthe gate.’’

The MX2 (250cc) class atWoodville produced asurprise winner withMangakino’s Kayne Lamontjust recovered from surgeryand riding a new bike for anew team won the day with1-3-2 results, finishing aheadof Rotorua’s John Phillips(Honda) and Dargaville’sHamish Dobbyn (KTM).

Lamont also took one of thenew Husqvarna Red Bull NewZealand Racing Team bikes towin the stand-alone RoddyShirriffs Memorial race, forriders aged under-22 years.

Tauranga’s AaronWiltshier won the 125cc classahead of fellow KTM riderJosiah Natzke, of Hamilton,with Ngatea’s Ben Broad(Yamaha) taking third step onthe podium.

Pahiatua internationalPaul Whibley (Yamaha) wassimply too good for his rivalsin the crowd-favourite RiverRace, the two-time UnitedStates crosscountry championcomfortably winning bothraces from Honda’s Townley,who had briefly come out ofretirement to ‘‘tick the bucketlist box‘‘and contest thesplash-filled race.

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11th February7:30pm

Levin School Hall

Funeral Directors

MARKS,Maurice Harold (Maurie).Of Levin. Passed awaypeacefully at Star 4,Horowhenua HealthCentre, Levin, onJanuary 24, 2014. Aged80 years. Dearly lovedhusband of Shirley.Loved father andfather-in-law of Susanand Wally. LovedGragra of Kelly andJessie. Loved GreatGragra of Bailee,Emilee and Mia.

In accordance withMaurie’s wishes aprivate cremation hasbeen held.

FamilyNoticesDeaths

DOYLE,Bernard Francis.Of Manakau.Peacefully on January26, 2014, at VincentianRest Home,Wellington. Aged 90years. Dearly lovedhusband of Oala (dec),much loved father ofBarbara, Marie andCarmel, veryrespected father-in-law of CrawfordFalconer and JohnGandar. Lovedgrandfather ofBeatrice, Leonora,Amelia, Aidan andMalcolm.

A Rosary will be recitedat St Mary’s CatholicChurch, ConventRoad, Otaki, onThursday January 30,at 7:00pm, followed bya Requiem Mass onFriday January 31, at11:00am, thereafterburial at ManakauCemetery.

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TURVEY,Ada.Passed awaypeacefully in her sleepon January 24, 2014.Adored wife for 72years of the late AlbertGeorge. Much lovedMum of Alan (dec) andTina. Mother-in-law ofAnne (UK) and DannyHealy. Loved Nana ofLisa, Adam, Michaeland Simon, and Great-grandma of Ella. Oldersister of John (UK) andEddie Reece, sister-in-law and lifetime friendof Elsa (UK). Auntie tomany nephews andnieces. Special friendof Norma and Bernie(Wanganui) and Loisand Peter. Our thanksto Dr Hull, staff atMadison Lifecare,Sally White andKaren.

A celebration of Ada’slife will be held atYork Street Chapel,York Street, Levin, onThursday January 30,2014, at 11:00am.Thereafter privatecremation at TheAvenue Crematorium,Levin.

MarriagesQUINN - MACLEANWith delight ourfamilies announce thewedding of Jane andSteve will take placeon Thursday, January30, 2014, in CapetownS.A.Messages C/- 3 EdenSt, Levin.

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HOROWHENUADARTS

ASSOCIATIONAGM 2014

7:00pmWednesday

5th FebruaryBarnett Room

Levin Cossie ClubAll welcome

Public Notices

Will be held on Wednesday12th February at 7.30pm at

the Theatre inWeraroa Road.

1. Minutes2. Matters Arising3. Report and Balance Sheet4. Election of Officers5. Fixing of Annual Subscription6. General Business

The society extends a warmwelcome to any person interested

in theatre work to attend theAnnual General Meeting

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Public Notice ofapplication for

On Licence, Off LicenceSections 101, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Riwai Joseph PatrickMcGhie, 35-39 HoneTaipua Street, Manakau,Levin, Licencee, hasmade application to theDistrict LicensingCommittee atHorowhenua for theissue of an On and OffLicence in respect of thepremises situated at35-39 Hone TaipuaStreet, Manakau, Levin ,known as The ManakauHotel.The general nature ofbusiness conductedunder the licence isHotel. The days onwhich and the hoursduring which alcohol isintended to be soldunder the licence are: OnLicence 10am to 2amMonday to Sunday, OffLicence 10am to 10pmMonday to Sunday.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.No objection to therenewal of a licence maybe made in relation to amatter other than amatter specified inSection 131 of the Saleand Supply of AlcoholAct 2012.This is the firstpublication of thisnotice.

Public Notice ofapplication for

On LicenceSections 101, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012The Manny 2014 Ltd(Trading as TheManawatu Hotel),Avenue Road, Foxtonhas made application tothe District LicensingCommittee atHorowhenua for theissue of an On Licence inrespect of the premisessituated at Avenue Road,Foxton.The general nature ofbusiness conductedunder the licence isHotel. The days onwhich and the hoursduring which alcohol isintended to be soldunder the licence are:Sun 11am - 10pm, Mon11am - 1am, Tues - Sat10am - 1am.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.No objection to therenewal of a licence maybe made in relation to amatter other than amatter specified inSection 131 of the Saleand Supply of AlcoholAct 2012.This is the secondpublication of thisnotice. This notice wasfirst published onWednesday 22ndJanuary 2014.

Oxford Street, LevinPhone: 06 368-2571

Members, affiliated members andguests welcome

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Wednesday 29th Jan Club Senior Members Day 11amLinedancing - Hudson Room 6.30pmBeginners 8pm IntermediateDarts Adjunct

Thursday 30th Jan Housie - Hudson Room 7.30pmOpen Cue Sport Adjunct 1st points round 6pm

Friday 31st Jan Quiz NightJoker Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Tuesday 4th Feb Linedancing - Hudson Room 3pm Beginners& ImproversIndoor Bowls - Hudson Room 7.15pmTexas Hold em Poker 7.00pmMembers DrawRaffles

Wednesday 5th Feb Club Senior Members Day 11amLinedancing - Hudson Room 6.30pmBeginners 8pm IntermediateDarts Adjunct

Thursday 6th Feb Housie - Hudson Room 7.30pmNo Cue Sport Adjunct - Waitangi Day

Friday 7th Feb Quiz NightJokers Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Sunday 9th Bob Stewart 8 Ball Masters Singles -Registration 9.45am Start 10am

Monday 10th Arthritis Support Group-Hudson Room

Tuesday 11th Linedancing - Hudson Room 3pm Beginners& ImproversIndoor Bowls - Hudson Room 7.15pmTexas Hold em Poker 7.00pmMembers DrawRaffles

Freephone 0508 800 800www.horizons.govt.nz

MEETINGSThefollowingmeetingsofHorizonsRegionalCouncilwill be held during February 2014 in the TararuaRoom, Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue,PalmerstonNorth, unless otherwise advised:

Tuesday, 4 FebruaryAudit, Risk and InvestmentCommittee Meeting(to be held in Public Excluded)

Tuesday, 11 February10.00am Strategy and Policy Committee

Wednesday, 12 February10.00am Catchment Operations Committee

Tuesday, 18 February12.30pm Passenger Transport Committee

Tuesday, 25 February10.00am Regional Council

Should Members of the public wish to speakat Meetings, they are advised to view details onthe Horizons’ website www.horizons.govt.nz orphone 0508 800 800.

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NOTICE OF MEETINGHorowhenua Lake Domain Board

A meeting of the Horowhenua LakeDomain Board will be held in theHorowhenua District Council Chambers,126-148 Oxford Street, Levin,on Monday 3 February 2014,commencing at 11.00am.

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

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RAFFLES - DOOR DRAW - QUIZPoppies RestaurantLunch: Tuesday, Friday,

Saturday and Sunday from 11.30amFriday and Saturday

Buffet Dinner from 5.30pmWe extend a very warm welcome to our members,

your guests and visitors from affiliated clubs.

NOTICE OF MEETINGHorowhenua District Council

A meeting of the Council will beheld on Wednesday 5 February2014, commencing at 4.15pm in theCouncil Chambers, 126-148 OxfordStreet, Levin.

The meeting Agenda will be availableonline to view and download atwww.horowhenua.govt.nz andcopies will be available from Counciloffices and libraries.

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The 308 SW follows the 308hatchback.

The second bodystyle in the newPeugeot 308 family will make itsworld debut at the Geneva MotorShow in March.

The 308 SW follows the new-generation 308 hatchback — set toappear here this year — anddisplays similar design themes tothe 508 and 208 models, reducedweight and a roomier interiorincluding increased load capacity.

The Peugeot designers havestyled a spacious and dynamicestate car which is about 80mmlonger than the current model andalso has a lower roofline.

Like the hatchback, the newPeugeot 308 SW benefits fromutilising the ‘‘Efficient ModularPlatform’’ (EMP2), optimisingweight-savings and providingenhanced dynamic efficiency.

In total, the new Peugeot 308 SWis 140kg lighter than its predecessorand should enhance the overalldriving experience and provideimproved fuel efficiency.

With a volume of 610dm3 (VDA210 standard), the boot capacity ofthe new 308 SW is class-leading forthe segment and provides a practicalspace with the rear seats able to befolded with a single action from

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