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Vol. 35, No. 41, October 24, 2019
52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email rivercitypress@xtra.co.nz
Dream of paid work for Maori
Wardens comes true
BY DOUG DAVIDSON ing, says Carol. “They
helped set up a once a
You will have seen Maori wardens carrying month course in Whan-
out parking duties at Council and private ganui to cover items such
functions. They do it for koha which can be * + / +
as little as $10 or as high as $300. bag searches, Incident
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The wardens are all - )* 0 )
volunteers. They do get dens NZ, have for the past * 0 1
their uniforms and per- ten years, dreamt of ways The course started in
haps lunch but they are to get beyond grants and 22
not paid. to create an organisation, participants from as far
They are trained and which provides payment * 3 + )-
police vetted and their rei, Waihi, Rotorua,
appointments are signed security work. That dream Taupo and Gisborne, with
4 567%
! "# Whanganui. Those from
organisation does get (The English translation out of Whanganui were
some assistance through $ " #% given accommodation at
Te Puni Kokori – but " Wai Ora Christian Com-
that’s it. & ' ) " munity Trust in Aramoho.
Carol Te Huna and Wellington who have ex- It included both males
Wayne Seeley, local co- perience in security train- and females and Carol ad-
vises, “You don’t have to
1
Wardens.
22 ) -
ated recently at a ceremo-
ny at Kingsgate attended Pena Hikuwai with Carol and Wayne
also by friends and fam- looking for young people ) : + ; ) 2
Check out what’s Singing to go to World Stacking Championships
in this week’s RCP
The front page article
on Maori Wardens will
in Singapore
Ten locals have been
perhaps give you a dif- selected for the Black
ferent picture of what Stacks, New Zealand’s
they will be doing in the National Sports Stack-
future. Congratulations ing team, which will be
to Carol and Wayne for competing at the World
bringing their dream of Stacking Champion-
paid work into fruition. ships in April, 2020 in
Among activities com- Singapore. Whanganui
ing up is a talk at the out performs the rest of
Sarjeant on ‘The UAE the country in this sport.
– Is it Utopia in the De- Being a minority
sert?” (Page 9). I lived sport, most of the costs
and worked there for 3 for competing and
years but the speaker, travelling have to be
Doug Davidson,
Dr Robert Pech, was met by each representa-
journalist@
there for 13. It is a fas- tive and their families.
rivercitypress.co.nz
cinating country full of It is not cheap with an
contradictions. ing, while listening to estimated cost of over
Faith Church is put- the beautiful sounds (and $3700 each. Fundrais-
ting on their Light Party I have heard them sing- ing is essential.
– a positive alternative ing) of three young girls One member of the
to Halloween (page raising funds for the local team, Taliah Pollero, Lucy Hartley, Taliah Pollero and Alyssa Hartley
11). I think I’ll take the cup stackers to go to the is also a skilled and on to receive private listening to some lovely contributing to the
Monday of Labour
grandkids along. (Note World Champs in Singa- beautiful singer and she singing lessons. They Weekend, to enjoy good singing and showing team getting to Singa-
they have a ‘R18 Café pore next year (page 2). will be joined by fellow combine beautifully. your appreciation by pore.
+
operating). Despite what you might singers, Alyssa and Other local members
If you like Bluegrass have heard elsewhere, Lucy Hartley, to enter- of the Black Stacks will
music you should plan Club Metro is making tain and raise funds on also be at Funky Duck
to go to the Missy good progress and the fu- this Monday, October between 11am and 2pm
Raines trio (page 3). ture looks bright (page 3). 28 at Funky Duck demonstrating how to
They come highly rated. I was convinced and have café at Virginia Lake. stack cups so quickly.
But on Monday, Oc- joined the club. All three are students After trying to follow
tober 26, pop along to We had an article about of Lynn Whiteside, their amazing hand
Funky Duck Café at intrepid traveller, Helen who also conducts the movements, you are
Virginia Lake, watch `* ; Whanganui Community welcome to give it a try.
local Black Stack team Read her article on ‘Rid- Choir. The girls were The other members
members demonstrate ing the Rails’ on page 8. members of the Junior of the team are: Caleb
the skill of cup stack- - Doug Davidson Choir before going Arthur, Kyah Chant,
Marina Cosford, Grace
Harper, Waiora Hawira,
Harry and Nathan Haw-
tree, Claire Kenny and
Ian Kerr.
It is a great oppor- Local cup stackers to represent NZ: Taliah Pollero, Marina Cosford, Harry
tunity to relax on the Hawtree, Kyah Chant and Grace Harper (Absent: Claire Kenny)
Earthquake strengthening solutions
public talk on Tuesday
Earthquake Engineering Specialist, Dr Dmytro * ) -
Dizhur, is to present innovative techniques for strength- quake engineering solutions and the Heritage Trust
ening earthquake prone buildings at a public meeting in * -
Whanganui, hosted by Whanganui Regional Heritage ings providing information to help building owners
Trust and Bayleys Real Estate. and others to make decisions around strengthening and
Building owners, architects, engineers and the public redevelopment.
are encouraged and welcome to attend. Heritage Trustee and District Councillor, Helen
Dmytro is a graduate of the University of Auckland Craig, will also present a short slideshow on façade
with a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering. He is the di- restorations that she hopes will be inspirational.
rector of Dizhur Consulting which specialises in earth- The Trust is grateful to Bayleys Real Estate for gen-
quake engineering of existing buildings and is a Man- erously sponsoring this event.
aging Director of Python Fixings. Meeting details are: Tuesday, 29 October, 7pm, Bay-
If that isn’t enough, Dmytro has purchased a heritage leys Real Estate, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui.
building in Whanganui and is planning its strengthen- Entry $10 donation toward Heritage Trust activities.
ing and redevelopment. Enquires to Helen Craig 021 1030737.
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Whanganui Parkinson’s Awareness Week activities Diwali celebrated in Whanganui
Parkinsons New Zea-
land Awareness Week is
from Friday, November 1
on October 12
to Thursday, November 7
and in Whanganui the lo-
cal branch will be having
an Awareness Break-
fast as well as a street
collection and a stall at
the River City Traders
Market.
The Breakfast is on
Wednesday, October
30 at 8.30am at Jane
Winstone Retirement
Village. The breakfast
costs $20 per person and
tickets can be purchased
from Jane Winstone
Reception. Following
the breakfast there will Counterpunch Boxing programme in Whanganui
be a presentation from New Zealand. earlier this year. It is skills. Lisa will be talking
Lisa Gombinsky-Roach, The Counterpunch a non-contact activity from 9.45am and you can
who is Head Coach of Boxing programme was designed to be fun while come just for the presen-
Counterpunch Boxing introduced to Whanganui focusing on co-ordination tation.
On Thursday, October
31 Parkinson’s will be Group members Smita Sali , Geeta Singh, (Group Manager), Margaret
having a street collection Prasad, Lalina Dayal and Seema Ravnita. Missing are Sashi Chand
along Victoria Ave as well and Rajni.
as having supermarket Diwali is a festival of In Whanganui this year it away free to those that at-
stands at Countdown light that celebrates the was celebrated on October tended. They thank “our
Supermarkets in both Vic- triumph of goodness over 12 at Whanganui Girls’ local community for your
toria Ave and Trafalgar evil and knowledge over College Hall and 420 peo- continued support,” and
Square and also at New ignorance. It is celebrat- ple came to the event. “hope to see you all next
World Supermarket. ed by Hindus, Sikhs and The Whanganui Lotus year in November, the
On Saturday, November Jains in India and around Group cooked food and date which is yet to be
2, Parkinson’s will have the world as well as many sweets and gave them * 1
an information stall at other people. It happens in
the River City Traders October or November de-
Market. pending on the full moon. Registrations open for
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Gold coin donation for a hot or cold drink gives experience to learning Baristas
- By Karen café and would love for Zealand Level 1-5 pro-
Hughes members of the public grammes through online
Whanganui training to ‘mosey along’. For a learning and on-campus
provider, Training For unique experience with classes in Whanganui.
You, has opened its hos- friends and family, we’d )
pitality training venue love the community to include Early Child-
for members of the ‘saddle up’ and join us!” hood Education, Teacher
public to experience. Customers can enjoy Aide, Hospitality,
Students on the Hos- a range of choices from Retail, Healthcare and
pitality, Level 2 course a ‘Lone Star Latte’ to Intensive Literacy and
have been honing their a ‘Ruthless Raspberry Numeracy, as well as
barista skills over the and Cranberry Tea’. Iced the NZCALNE Level 5
past 11 weeks and are drinks including the / * -
now ready to serve ‘Marksman Iced Mocha’ tional tutors and work-
customers in a real-life will also go down a place trainers. For more
treat. information visit the
Members of the public Alternative milk op- website www.trainingfo-
tions have been consid- ryou.co.nz
house on the Training ered as well – almond
For You campus and milk, soy milk and Training For You
enjoy a range of hot and coconut milk are on the students Shaun Raza,
cold drinks, in return for menu. Charity Tutaki, Jamie
a gold coin donation. Campus Manager, Wernham, Monica Te
The Hospitality, Level Emma Murphy, says Awa, and Tom Ross are
2 course at Training For the students are looking ready to serve customers
You provides students forward to putting their from the community.
with fundamental new skills into practice. (Photo credit: Karen
skills for the hospital- “It is great to see the Hughes/Training For
ity industry. Learners passion the students You)
get an insight in to the have and how proud
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ties available and how is a wonderful opportu-
they can enhance a nity for students to learn
customer’s experience. in a real environment.
Particularly in barista We would love the pub-
training, students learn lic to get in behind this
the important founda- initiative and support the
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duction - the origins, Children and groups
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They are trained in for especially, with some
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fee brewing; expresso games to entertain them.
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Specialty drinks such as public 9.30am-2.00pm,
Monday to Friday at
teas are also taught. the Training For You
The current cohorts campus at 148 Ingestre
have transformed their Street.
training room into a Free parking is avail-
able outside the Training
house for the public. For You campus at 148
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 7
Helen rides the Ghan train through Central Australia
If you feel you need a the 1800’s. For many minal and a welcoming
few days away, The Ghan years the train had a poor three-piece outback band.
Expedition train journey reputation, but since the “All those hours on a
from Darwin to Alice big upgrade and the com- train, you’ll be bored,”
Springs and Adelaide mencement of The Ghan friends had said. So
through central Australia Expedition in 2015 the we’ve come prepared
could be a good choice. experience has changed. with scrabble and books.
And when you have paid * Bored – no chance! The
your money you don’t journey with attention to *
have to put your hand in detail at every step. The train departs Darwin
your pocket again. Alison and I departed at 10am and we settle
The Ghan is named af- Darwin on Wednesday into our cabin, lunch is at
ter the Afghan cameleers, and arrived in Adelaide 12.15pm and at 1.30pm
who began transporting on Saturday. In Darwin, * 0 -
goods on their camels buses transfer us 20 kilo- sion in Katherine.
into inland Australia in metres to The Ghan ter- On boarding we are met
by our carriage “hospital- enous Jawoyn people and ing. Manguri is a small
ity attendant”. Most peo- the stories that celebrate shed and a cluster of
ple travel in gold class, their spiritual connection BBQ tables in the mid-
where the seat converts to the gorge…” dle of – well – not much!
into a bunk with the sec- In Alice Springs we visit :
ond bunk above and al- the Royal Flying Doctor and red from horizon to
though the cabins might Service and the School of horizon, it’s hot and it’s
be small, the service and the Air, where it is chal- silent. There are another
bedding are top quality. lenging to get my head three excursion options
The en-suite bathrooms around the vast size of and then we all go under-
are pocket-sized but, with Australia. The School of ground in the opal min-
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Egg Rolls) some planning, our bod-
ies are washed with no
the Air’s area of 1.3 mil-
lion square kilometres is
ing town of Coober Pedy
for lunch.
§ injuries and our clothes just a big circle in the cen- After travelling through
- serves 4 remain dry. Really, it’s tre of the map (NZ’s total * !
Japanese Egg Rolls { is 268,000sq.kms). From Australia we arrive at the
are a great idea for class has “proper” beds + : Adelaide terminal, from
a healthy meat free if you’d like more space Uluru for an extra $1200. where passengers are
dinner served with around you. Four kilometres outside transported by bus to the
crunchy steamed broc- Central Australia is a Alice Springs is the Tel- CBD.
colini. Kids love them :+ + egraph Station, which was What you need to
too! brown land and there are established in 1871 and is know:
Ingredients more scrubby trees than the original site of the Al- Cost: In June we paid
§7) )) + we had expected, with a ice Springs settlement. It $4000p/p for a Gold
whisked few cattle and an occa- is a great place for a BBQ, Class cabin.
§ * sional kangaroo bounding but it’s not just your eve- Best time to go: March
diced red capsicum along. Early birds will ryday BBQ. The outdoor to October.
§ * also see the intense orange tables are laid with white Journey time: Four
chopped chives sunrises. tablecloths, full place days/three nights.
§ ) - The Ghan is 900 metres settings, a three course Distance: 2979 kilome-
ble oil Steamed rice, long with 36 carriages and meal and bottles of wine. tres.
to serve in gold class there are nine Overhead, the clear dark How to get there:
§! + cabins in a carriage, with twinkling sky is perfect QANTAS, transiting
to serve each four carriages served for star spotting and the through Brisbane.
§3 omelette to about halfway. by a lounge, restaurant planets and major stars are How to get home:
to serve Slide spatula beneath and kitchen carriage. Our found with a laser pointer. ¦}}! } :
Instructions omelette and carefully Outback Explorer Lounge On the third day the train twice a week direct to
1. Whisk eggs in a drag it to the edge closest is open from breakfast stops at the Manguri sid- Auckland.
bowl. Pour beaten egg to you. Pour in another until late for whatever we
)* ¼ cup of egg mixture want to drink and meeting REVIEW: Organ Concert
fellow travellers. Train
into a large bowl, dis- around the exposed pan
journeys are a sociable by Martin Setchell
carding any gelatinous and unrolled portion of
whites left behind. the omelette. Repeat with way to travel and all these
train lovers are always in- Christ Church Anglican Church Whanganui -
5 * + the cooking, folding and 2.00pm Saturday, October 19, 2019
streak-free omelette). dragging. Add another ¼ teresting.
The seating system is im- - Reviewed by Leonard Cave
Add capsicum and cup of egg mixture and A superb concert was given on the organ at Christ
chives. Stir until com- repeat process rolling the pressive in the Queen Ad-
elaide Restaurant, where Church Anglican Church last Saturday afternoon,
bined. Season with salt omelette up completely. October 19, by Martin Setchell who has recently
and white pepper. Transfer rolled omelette lunch is two courses and
dinner three. Sparkling returned to New Zealand from yet another very
2. Heat 1 teaspoon to a plate and cover to successful concert tour of Europe and Scandinavia.
oil in a 20cm (base keep warm. cutlery and glasses sit on
white tablecloths and the The very appreciative but not large audience was
measurement) non- 3. Heat remaining oil in treated to a varied programme, full of energy and
stick frying pan over the frying pan and repeat presentation of the food
is mouth-watering. My colour, blending well-known and not so well-
medium heat. Ladle the process to make an- known pieces, into an attractive collection of works
1/3 cup egg mixture other omelette roll. : ) ¨©
with a swirl of rosemary which complimented each other in their energy
into pan and swirl 4. Cut each omelette levels and their variety of sound.
around until base is into 1cm wide pieces and puree is perfectly cooked.
“Top-End barramundi is Martin Setchell has the ability to make every
evenly coated with thread onto disposable ) *
egg. Cook for 2 min- bamboo chopsticks or in-season,” we are told,
and it arrives grilled and for the sounds of the organ he is playing. No easy
utes or until egg is half simply serve on rice with task when his programme covered a very wide
: steamed broccolini and delicious in a chicken
broth. How do they do range of styles. His mastery of registration treated
to loosen edges of kecap manis. the listeners to beautifully clear colours in the ba-
omelette slightly then, - Recipe and image it in a rocking clattering
train? roque pieces with inner parts wonderfully audible
starting from the edge courtesy of Australian on one hand and excitingly full, rich sounds in the
closest to you, roll up Eggs. There are options for
romantic pieces. The quieter passages, likewise
excursions. At Katherine, always interesting, varied and stylistically appro-
three hours from Darwin, priate.
we cruise through two of Speaking intermittently to introduce the pieces in
the 13 ancient gorges of the programme, Martin was relaxed and informa-
Nitmiluk Gorge, where tive, drawing the audience into a world of music
the sheer golden sand- which covered three hundred years. Anyone who
stone walls scattered with was not at this concert missed a winner.
spindly bushes tower
above us. If you have
sharp eyesight you’ll spot ~ Golf results ~
the birds and we all see
the red-winged parrots. A Thursday, 17 October, Stableford:
freshwater crocodile lies Ladies: Joanne Knapp 23, Rawinia Connors 21,
on the beach. Pauline Grant 20.
A commentary explains, Men: Gerald Connors 22, Bob Windsor 19 c/b,
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‘United Arab Emirates - is it utopia in the desert?” - talk on Sunday at Sarjeant
Dr Robert Pech lived East for 13 years from the Quay this Sunday, has only one public complete and wealthi- open-minded and once ) ) *
and worked in Dubai 2006 to June this year. October 27 at 4.30pm as hospital.” est welfare state as well they learnt to trust me, I *
and Abu Dhabi, the two He will be speaking on part of the Speakers for Robert adds, “Sheikh as the involvement of was welcomed into the centre, the country can
main emirates of the ‘United Arab Emirates the Sarjeant series. Zayed was illiterate as the foreign workforce, Emirati community.”
United Arab Emirates – Is it utopia in the de- He says, “The UAE was the case for all the instrumental in creating He preferred Abu long distances from
(UAE) in the Middle sert?’ at the Sarjeant on came together in 1971 other Emirati royals and and maintaining it.” Dhabi, the capital and the Persian Gulf or the
thanks to Sheikh Zayed. so he brought in con- While in the UAE, more conservative cen- Indian Ocean to meet
He created a nation out sultants to oversee the Robert was a professor, tre with a focus on the the ever increasing
of oil revenue and built country’s development.” curriculum designer and arts to Dubai which he demands for water.
housing, schools, road- Today all the universi- researcher as well as a describes “as a money Robert and Diane are
ing and the entire infra- ties in the country use consultant in the private grubbing, commercial now living in Whan-
structure for the good English as their main sector, working in the centre more concerned ) * )|
of the nation.” Robert language and Emiratis three main centres – with having the tallest world charm and the
contrasts this with what are being trained to be Dubai, Abu Dhabi city and the biggest.” friendly and generous
happened in Brunei, in charge of the coun- and Al Ain. His work The country consists people,” appealing.
where he taught for try’s economy. brought him into regular of mainly desert and is Tickets for the talk are
three years prior to the His talk will focus contact with Emiratis dependent on desalinat- $12 or $10 for Gallery
UAE. “The oil wealth on ”the evolution of and says, “I loved the ed water as it does not Friends and Stars and
* the UAE from a poor UAE and the places I have any surface water. can be purchased from
mainly the royal family. nomadic existence to lived and worked in. I With Abu Dhabi’s oil the Sarjeant or by phon-
That is why the country being the world’s most found the Emiratis to be wealth and Dubai’s be- ing 349 0506.
Dr Robert Pech
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 9
New fundraiser and events organiser for Cancer Society
Emma Anderson is was very happy to get per team. Following the
the new Fundraiser and this job and is already game and the prize ses-
events organiser for the working on a variety of sion for the best dressed
local Cancer Society, programmes to raise the team, (wearing yellow is
having started in early needed funds. She says, a must) for stableford and
September. She has a big “We receive about 20% just for random prizes,
job to do as it costs close of what we need through there will be a BBQ
to $400,000 to keep the grants and another 10% dinner, charity auction,
Whanganui society oper- through bequests.” She music and dining.
ating and helping out all adds, “It is best for us It is at the Wanganui
those with cancer. if these bequests are Golf Club and the golf
She comes from a *
;) *+¡ help the Whanganui register a team or just to
and photography and has Cancer Society meet our attend the evening func-
completed a Bachelor operational costs.” tion, contact Brooke at
of Communications Balance on 348 0062.
from Massey. While in ' Twilight Cricket
Palmerston North she Society ‘12 Days of Tournament this
organised events for their ' #¨
Hospice and since com- summer
launched by the end of A new initiative being
ing to Whanganui with this month. Emma advis-
her husband Paul, who is organised by Emma and
+| 4 * ) Cricket Whanganui is a
the Manager of Electrical 1 ;
items at Harvey Norman, twilight cricket tourna-
cost $10. ment on Mondays starting
she has volunteered at Golf, Dinner and
schools running disco in late November and
Dancing on Saturday, running for eight weeks Emma Anderson - new Fundraiser and events organiser for the local Cancer Society
music.
Paul is a cancer survi- November 16 through to the end of changes for next year in ing.”
vor having had lympho- Balance Accounting are January with a break for ) Replacing the Relay
ma in his 20s and since organising a ‘Golf, Din- the holidays. annual Relay for Life will for Life in March will be
then has become a strong ner and Dancing’ event to It is for teams of eight now be held in Novem- ‘Marathon in a Month.’
supporter of the Cancer raise funds for the Society with 6 players on the ber. It is currently for 12 -
Society. Harvey Norman on Saturday, Novem- * ) hours but there could be main at the end of August
is a business partner with ber 16. It will be a four consist of 12 overs and a return to overnights. but the month long ‘Paint
the Society. } - * ) Emma says, “We want August Yellow’ with the
Understandably, Emma ment at a cost of $200 be at 5.30pm and the to reinvent the occasion pop-up shop and other
7 without losing the mean- activities will remain.
games will be played at
Springvale Park. Emma
says, “We will arrange
food carts so participants
and spectators can relax
while playing and/or
)$ *
evening there will be a
prize giving and an auc-
tion.”
Emma hopes the
tournament will become
an annual event. It is
for businesses or just a
social event for friends
and contacts. It is for
both males and females.
Registration of teams can
be done on the CricHQ
a player and the proceeds
will be shared between
Whanganui Cricket and
the Cancer Society.
‘Marathon in a
Month’ fundraiser
10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019Bluegrass Bass Player of the Year Award winner in Whanganui, November 3
This year, Missy Raines award a record breaking November 3. is being arranged by the Tickets are $20 from the Records, Royal Traveller their categories.
won the Bluegrass Bass eight times. Her group, Her concert here is Sarjeant Gallery and the Sarjeant Gallery or by was called “Unerringly The Missy Raines Trio,
Player of the Year Award The Missy Raines Trio, is thanks to her Manager, concert will be at the phoning 349 0506. Door ) 0/ features guitarist, Ben
at the International coming to Whanganui as Vanessa McGowan, who Whanganui Musician’s sales are $25. There will executed” by Bluegrass ` * +
Bluegrass Music Awards part of her Australia/New has had a long associa- Club, 65 Drews Av- be a cash bar during the Today. George Jackson. George
–she has claimed this Zealand tour on Sunday, tion with Whanganui. It enue starting at 4.30pm. interval. * ) is from New Zealand
At the International Raines’ album, “Swept and is a former member
Light Party - a positive alternative to Halloween Bluegrass Music Awards
– Missy Raines’ record-
Away”, released in early
2018, was awarded the
of international trio One
Up, Two Down and Aus-
Faith Community ing of “Darlin’ Pal(s) 2018 IBMA Recorded ) *+
Church has been organis- of Mine” from her new Event of the Year and fea- The Company.
ing a ‘Light Party’ for “at album Royal Traveller, tured a new collaboration For more info see www.
least 10 years,” says Pas- was also named the 2019 * +; missyraines.com and her
tor Ben Hoyle. ”It is a Instrumental Recorded as ‘The First Ladies of album is available for
community event provid- Performance of the Year. Bluegrass,’ who were streaming or downloads
ing a positive alternative Released in October * } on all regular music
to Halloween.” Instead of 2018 on Compass instrumental awards in platforms.
of dressing up in scary
costumes and knock-
ing on strangers doors
asking for sweets, the
Light Party is a totally
safe space for kids. It is
on Thursday, October 31
from 5.30pm to 7pm.
It is also very popular.
Ben says, “Our biggest
year attracted about
1400 people.” As a result
they have ordered 4
to 5 bouncing castles,
especially the large
‘Titanic’ ones. There
will be plenty of games
and activities such as
face painting, mini putt,
some form of ‘apple
bobbing,’ craft work,
carnival games and all of Missy Raines (centre) with George and Ben
this is free. There will be
pancakes and a sausage
sizzle for a nominal 50
early or be prepared to do
a bit of walking. Maori
he believes “as New
Zealanders we don’t cel-
ties as is seen at Christ-
mas when many churches Winners for Moscow Circus double passes
cents charge. Wardens will be there to ebrate well. By contrast are packed out.” Congratulations to: Ra-Kell Bayly, Amaria Picard, Karin Schmitt, Kirsty
As a bonus for the par- supervise but please don’t in the USA they have “Come dressed up,” Lovely Brunola, Elisabeth Bunn, Singleton, Candy Stevens, Justin
ents and caregivers, there park on Cathro Road as it opportunities to celebrate suggests Ben. “Wear Devanee Burgess, Tony & Nola Todd, Sonya Wadsworth, Sara-May
will be an ‘R18 Café’ can make it unsafe for the for Thanksgiving, Martin something bright and Clark, Joanne Collins, Sara Cooper, Wright.
where they can relax. residents. Luther King Day and Vet- cheerful. Be a superhero Suhair Hamandi, A. Healy, Harper Thank you to everyone else who
Parking could be an Ben enjoys being part erans Day among others. or even an angel or a Laird, Hollie Laird, Mr & Mrs J. entered. Watch out for more competi-
issue so either come of the Light Party as But we crave opportuni- fairy.” Maidens, Catherine McMurray, tions over the next few months.
A fun a n d s a f e env iron m e nt f o r yo ur f amily t h is Hal l ow e en
FREE EVENT!
Games · St alls · Bouncy Castles · Activities · Lollies · Spot Prizes
TWO VENUES - ONE LIGHT PARTY
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127 S P R I N G VA L E R O A D , W H A N G A N U I 32 TOI STREET, TAWHERO, WHANGANUI
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 11Summer evening cooking with Increased numbers attended
Community Education this year’s Literary Festival
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two evening cooking ) " -
classes at Community ary Festival describes the
Education in November +| -
and December in time cessful culmination of 12
for class members to ) -
ganisation and an extreme-
- ly enjoyable 10 event.”
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* +
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¦ ; Each session over the
main weekend had an in-
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the last Festival in 2017.
Another dish is a goat’s $
cheese cream crostini the talks of authors Joanne
with homemade cured & 3 -
+| man. There was also a
& ) ;# )
to leave it in the fridge to the main weekend. Ac-
" Leah MacFell with Mary-Ann Ewing
1 +
| ) - ¦ + " ;+ and mingle with readers.” the need to write enter-
sion for me.” and Dinner with the Stars ' - ) ) ; *
The second class is on - lic included: the suburbs. She believes
+ ance. There were also two § " 0 that while the closure of the need to confront the
and will cover sweet book launches as well as ) ) "
dishes. They include an art exhibition. § ! ) ~ will be a real loss to the
; The authors themselves ran to time + } + | -
) + § ally felt the community
which is a New Orleans with the Festival but also enjoy ) - ) &
dish. Another sweet will ) + 4- § } 0 + - + – it was a real sense of ex-
Chef and teacher Adam ues and calibre of local local cafes. ;-
be a lemon cream tart. ing their accommodation
) +1 * } and visiting artists. ; ing the most of the events
7} which he travelled to 1 the heritage architecture The authors raised some 3 + 1 ! ;
+- } + ) + ) interesting issues. Mary- } ; ‘our volunteers and hard-
using his cooking skills to classes with Commu- } +' + } 0 3 working committee’ as
/ ) ; nity Education next year |' ) ) - them: Five fun facts about massage
1. Massage is mood happen to be one of those and has waste carried
enhancing. people who avoids mas- away and sent to the
Having a massage sage because it tends to waste disposal depart-
calms your nervous give you a horrible head- ments. Arteries are like
system and alters your ache or makes you feel the body’s main highway.
body chemistry. Most of queasy, then I’m sorry to White blood-cells cruise
us are soaking in highly say you are one of those ) ; {
corrosive adrenaline and individuals who actually { ; ) -
cortisol daily. Yes, we get need it most. Massage
+ 4 )) stirs up the sludge sitting cells, which are known
our balls at once, but we +4 ; as lymphocytes, detect
eventually break down at stirring up mud in a pond. 4 +
whichever happens to be And if your personal they are able to slip out
our weakest point. When pond is becoming a little through the blood vessel
you have a massage, + : ) wall into the surround-
you walk back out into all out may not be a fun ing tissue, grow legs and
: process. Welcome to your crawl to wherever they
serotine, endorphins and body! are needed.
dopamine; all the happy, 3. Massage improves 4. Massage relaxes
life-giving, healing, circulation. tight muscles.
mood-enhancing chemi- : The chemical process
cals and hormones. You muscles, organs and which releases muscles
feel calmer, braver and particularly our brain, is back to their correct rest-
more resourceful. That essential. In fact, without ing length is much more
has got to be excellent it we would die. If the complicated than the mus-
news. : ) ) * ) : 0
2. Massage removes { great news when we need
cell waste, or toxins in any part of our system, to sprint away from a sa-
from your system. aging and dysfunction bre-toothed tiger. It’s not
Every living cell set in. Maintaining good such great news when we ing through glue and we that as well as freeing up ful way to maintain and - By Aydie Holland @
produces waste products, : ) ) * end up looking as though tissue and releasing tight enhance wellness. Health Well Connected Massage
which can build up in of your body means body makes less of this we are entering the early muscles, they should also really is the new wealth. Therapy
our bodies, aging us and every one of your cells muscle-releasing chemi- stages of rigor mortis. be able to advise you on
making us unwell. If you is warmed, oxygenated * Any massage therapist which areas to strengthen,
living inside our own skin should be super familiar and which to focus on
starts to feel like wad- with muscles. This means stretching.
5. Sometimes, massage
is actually bad for you.
4
; :
virus, leave it for at least
four days before going for
a massage. Massage can
spread a virus systemi-
cally and make you a lot
sicker than you would
have otherwise been. The
same applies to some
cancers. If you have any
health concerns at all,
always check with your
doctor before having a
deep tissue massage. For
most of us, having regular
massage is a wonder-
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 13Spring Challenge Whanganui ‘One Last Deal’ - U3A Cinema
Group film next Wednesday
attracted 480 participants
The iconic Spring
Challenge women’s
adventure race was held
*
Whanganui River re-
gion, with the 480-par-
ticipants spread over
the 145 teams treated to
what many have termed
a magical adventure
experience in a unique
location.
The course was held in
the Atene and Parikino
areas, which included
a rafting stage down
the river, a gorging trip !
through the Whakaihu- ‘One Last Deal’ is about family becomes imperative. A painting in an
whaka canyon, then dynamics, the shady dealings of the auction house catches his eye. Is it, in
mountain biking and art world, the passage of time – all fact, from the easel of the famed Rus-
hiking near Tirotiro. blended to pose questions about how sian master, Ilya Repin?
The teams of three or life is lived – and there aren’t any easy And here a simple story spreads its
four women took part answers. It is showing as part of the tentacles into a past life that calls in
in the three, six and U3A Cinema Group on Wednesday, question the kind of man Olavi is. His
nine hour events, which "#$ $ % ! &' October 30 at 10.30am. Everyone is involvement in his business has been
tested their ability to welcome. single-minded to the neglect of his
navigate through the teams. As they waited and set a special tone for was time for the three-
for the daylight, the the entire event. hour category to start. Art dealer, 72 year old Olavi, has daughter and his grandson Otto, whose
course using only maps spent his lifetime in the business. arrival on the scene from a generation
and compasses. local iwi representatives Once underway, the The three-stage, 19 kilo-
performed a karakia teams had a 1.5 kilome- metre short course was Time, however, has moved on. His totally foreign to Olavi, adds an initial
* shop is no longer in the right part of complication that ultimately works to
was at 6am for the and blessing, which was tre run to the rafts, for won in two hours and 30
welcomed by the teams a 9.5 kilometre rafting minutes. town, his product is no longer sought *
experienced nine-hour after and his clientele is diminishing. ‘One Last Deal’ (95 mins), directed by
) + * *
km run. This led to a 22 Parikino and teams As retirement beckons, the need for Klaus Haro, has been well regarded by
kilometre multi-stage enjoyed a hangi cooked one last deal that will carry him over the critics.
that had some foot orien- at the local marae.
teering loops along with
biking. The winning
Race Director, Nathan
Fa’avae concluded:
Free public Theosophy talk on ‘the ego’
team won in an incred- “Every location we take We have another public Service - France. He is the the co-founder of a web-
ible time of 6-hours and the Spring Challenge talk for Theosophy, Sun- founder of a Theosophical based Project http://theo-
33-minutes. events to is special in its day 27 October at 2pm Study Group in the South science.org which pub-
The largest category, own way, but every now with Jacques Mahnich of of France and he supports lishes a quarterly review
the six-hour race, started and again we have a the Theosophical Soci- regular theosophical train- of ‘Researches Relevant
at 9am following the race that is extra special. ety in France ‘The ego (its ing courses and confer- to Theosophy’.
same route but moving I think we had that in constitution, its process ences. Next talk, 3 November,
directly onto their moun- Whanganui, as it was and its transformation). Involved in theosophical Sunday at 2pm. Venue
tain bikes for a highlight much more than a race; Jacques Mahnich spent activities at the interna- Community Arts Centre,
stage with exciting de- it was an experience on his professional career in tional level, he is a mem- 19 Taupo Quay, back riv-
scents and some majestic many levels. The local Aeronautical Engineer- ber of ITC (International er entrance in Awa room.
views looking into the community have made ing Industry, specializing Theosophical Conferenc- All welcome. Free entry
Whanganui River val- this event magical and in Aircraft Powerplant es Inc.), a worldwide lec- (gold coin donation ap-
ley. The winning team they should be very Systems. He is a regular turer, the co-founder of a preciated). Refreshment
took four hours and 35 proud.'' member of the French web blog dedicated to the provided afterwards. En-
minutes. Among the event spon- Theosophical Society, search for the origin of the quiries to Kirsty theoso-
By midday, with 100 sors were Whanganui & Adyar, since 1978 and of Stanzas of Dzyan http:// phywhanganui@gmail.
teams already racing, it Partners. the Theosophical Order of prajnaquest.fr/blog/ and com or text 0212123819.
14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019Targa NZ is a road years old to meet VCC
race series in which conditions but is open to
competitors race any road registered ve-
against the clock in hicle. Unlike the Targa
‘Special Stages’ and Rally, the time trial is
compile points over not a speed event. Driv-
each race leg (up to ers have to cover the
eight per day), to arrive distance at a speed as
at a series champion. close as possible to the
Targa 2019 is the 25th required time instruc-
year for the Rally. tions. It appeals espe-
It starts on Labour cially to those who have
Day in Taupo and heads previously participated
$ )+ in the Targa Rally and
Whangamomona, Strat- now want a more sedate
ford and on Thursday, approach.
$ + The local VCC along
) $ with the Wanganui Road
Friday, November Rodders Club has done
+ the organisation and will
Taihape and Palmerston do the marshalling for
North. After driving what they are calling
to Dannevirke on the ‘The Bushy Park’ stage. Paddy O’Donnell’s vehicle - One of the local competitors this year
Saturday, they return The roads around Brun- where the racing takes
to Palmerston North to swick will be closed place.
complete the rally. The Targa cars – the
At each of these loca- ): ~
tions, there will be a * come to Queen’s Park
Vintage Car Club Time event will start at 1pm by 5pm for about an
Trial run in conjunction and the public should hour and the public is
with the Targa Rally. follow the signs and welcome to come and
not come onto the roads have a look. The vintage
to 40 minutes later.
Come and
view the
vehicles
this
Thursday
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 15Will Whanganui take out the finals to become the H - By J B Phillips in the recent qualifying conceding 283 – a dif- $)+ * championships – Meads Tikoisolomone and 10 35 tries, 268 points and Halfback and hooker round game in Oamaru ferential of just three Heartland titles each if in 2008-09-11-15-16-17 points from the accurate have a 77 point dif- are two very specialist to follow up away wins points. the Butcher Boys win and Lochore 2014. boot of fullback Nick ferential. positions in a rugby in 2015 (20-10) and 14- Overall the unions have this weekend. A deserved 20-15 Harding. Tikoisolomone (12), team and Lindsay 12 in the 2014 Lochore met 30 times since 1930 They were in winning revenge de-throning Pacy winger, Tikoi- utility back, Tyler Horrocks and Roman ' * with the Butcher Boys Meads Cup sides in of Thames Valley in solomone, is the top try Rogers-Holden and Tutauha will be key success in 2017 (10-8) winning 22 times at an 2015-16-17 and in the Paeroa last weekend scorer in the competi- front rower, Raymond players when Steelform and 2014 (20-15 in the average winning score 2014 Lochore Cup !&0 + Salu (5 each) and Wanganui goes in quest qualifying series). of 28-19. champion team. were held try-less for NZ Heartland record hooker, Horrocks (4), of an eighth Heartland As the scores clearly North Otago won at } + * * 6 set by Wanganui’s Pati are Wanganui’s highest championship title in indicate there has been home in the 2007 (25- Heartland title each, matches since the start Fetuia in 2006. try scorers with Hard- Oamaru this weekend. very little between the 8) and 2010 (39-18) are lock Sam Madams of the 2015 season, The Butcher Boys have )56
Heartland Champions again? Previous Wanganui versus
Kolinisau and Sam North Otago results
Sturgess (3 each) head 1930 - Oamaru / Wanganui 8-6
the North Otago try 1937 - Wanganui / Wanganui 33-13
scorers with halfback, 1955 - Wanganui / Wanganui 17-12
Robbie Smith (94 pts) 1956 - Oamaru / Wanganui 6-3
the goal-kicker. 1973 - Oamaru / Wanganui 26-13
1980 - Wanganui / Wanganui 65-4
Brute forward strength 1985 - Wanganui / Wanganui 23-6
is a main ingredient of 1988 - Oamaru / Wanganui 52-10 NPC Div 3
the home team with the 1989 - Wanganui / Wanganui 33-6 NPC Div 3
forwards scoring 20 of 1992 - Oamaru / Wanganui 67-19 NPC Div 3
the side’s 35 tries and 1993 - Wanganui / Wanganui 48-3 NPC Div 3
the pack forcing oppos- 1994 - Oamaru / Wanganui 73-13 NPC Div 3
ing teams into making 1995 - Wanganui / Wanganui 40-18 NPC Div 3
1996 - Oamaru / Wanganui 20-15 NPC Div 3
mistakes within the 2002 - Oamaru / North Otago 73-3 NPC Div 3
kicking range of Smith. 2004 - Oamaru / North Otago 52-35 NPC Div 2
North Otago loan 2005 - Wanganui / North Otago 31-28 NPC Div 2
players from Otago 2006 - Oamaru / Wanganui 49-37 Meads Cup
: ; + 2007 - Wanganui / North Otago 39-16 Heartland
Coghlan1,96m, lock Oamaru / North Otago 25-8 Meads Cup Final
William Kirkwood and 2008 - Wanganui / Wanganui 19-8 Meads Cup
2010 - Oamaru / North Otago 21-16 Meads Cup
inside backs, Michael
Oamaru / North Otago 39-18 Meads Cup Final
Williams and George 2012 - Wanganui / Wanganui 39-22 Meads Cup
Witana. on the recent visit to to close to within 5 pts. and 22-21 v defending 2013 - Oamaru / North Otago 27-15 Heartland
Wanganui led 27-10 Oamaru with the hosts 4 champions Thames Val- 2014 - Wanganui / Wanganui 20-15 Heartland
until late in the game picking up two late tries this weekend is that it ley in Oamaru. Oamaru / Wanganui 14-12 Lochore Cup Final
is sudden death with Wanganui recovered 2015 - Oamaru / Wanganui 40-10 Heartland
the number of tries or well after losing 18-28 2017 - Wanganui / Wanganui -10-6 Heartland
2019 - Oamaru / Wanganui 27-22 Heartland
winning margin not so away to Wairarapa-
Matches Played – 30; Wanganui won 22; North Otago won 8; Wanganui 851 pts,
important as was the Bush, 30-36 home v North Otago 582; Average Score: Wanganui 28-19.
case in the qualifying Thames Valley and Heartland Games – Wanganui 8 wins, 5 Losses. Pts for 286 Ag 283. Average score
rounds. 21-22 away v Buller to – 22 – 21.8.
North Otago lost two 0)
matches – 22-27 at trot and qualify for the
home against Wan- *
ganui and 17-18 in Saturday will be the
Greymouth against top 12th time in 14 years
" ' / * Wanganui has con-
West Coast – on succes- *
sive weekends. )*
Main scalps were 26-20 for North Otago. The
v South Canterbury in *
Timaru on opening day, 3.05pm. West Coast
25-11 in Dunedin and hosts South Canterbury
27-25 at home in the in the 2.30pm televised
* / - " ' *
* Sunday.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 - 17Check your
luggage for
stink bugs
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