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Vol. 36, No. 34 - September 3, 2020
52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email rivercitypress@xtra.co.nz
‘Ocean Bound Fires’ are helping people
work through depression and anxiety
businesses are support- % ever, three months ago
BY DOUG DAVIDSON ing him by paying for the New Zealand but lost the there was another blow
Each Monday around 6pm, Junior Geros meat which comes from job due to alcoholism. He *
gathers driftwood and lights a fire, cooks ! says, “I earned plenty of suicide. Marcel had spent
up a BBQ on a couple of burners and in- include Wade Connybeer money but was always time in prison but had
vites anyone who struggles from anxiety, of Alarm Watch and Mo’s working. When we were been released about two
Home Improvement. in port we drank too much, years ago, had a full time
depression and suicidal thoughts to meet job, played rugby and was
" I got into trouble and spent
and chat. He says, “The fires represent the goal is to create a safe spot some time in jail.” %
light coming through the dark.” where people can start a Going south to a dairy puts it down partially to
They also represent his resentative of Progress conversation, have a day farm in Rakaia in Canter- % " $
commitment to honour his # $ bury, he hoped to “clear do not deal well with be-
younger brother who took a meeting arranged with confront their demons. ) ing alone.”
his own life earlier this My job is done when they was confused who I was.” Marcel’s death “brought
year. He says, “We used who lives in the suburb. come.” Alcohol and drugs % % # * ") out my concern for others.
to go down to the beach The event happens behind % # - became depressed, drank A voice kept saying in my
with our father to have QWest at the bottom of ior saying, “I want to lead and had the ‘poor me’ head ‘help someone else’.
Heads Road and Raupo & approach. I lost jobs, at- I did and I felt so damn
the ocean.” Street. He has been doing A recovering alcoholic tempted suicide but then happy. Marcel’s strength
- this for nearly 3 months. $ did rehab at ‘Higher %% !
ple come but last Monday People have heard of a tough life. He and his Ground’ in Auckland for will never stop.”
there were 10 plus some what happens through Fa- brother, Marcel, were three years. I have had He has found great sup-
kids. There was a rep- cebook and a couple of removed from the fam- relapses but I have never port here in Whanganui
stopped my focus on being % +
'$ - a better person.” his new partner, Danny.
ing multiple foster parents Five months ago he was Now he has a part time job
and being abused, he was invited to come to Whan- with the prospect of a full
taken in by the woman he ganui by some friends. He time one coming up.
calls ‘Mum’ - Pam Fisher felt the need to get out of ! / 2
in Kaitaia. Four years later Auckland where he had chats continue through
Marcel joined them. Pam been introduced to meth- 4 56786 -
" amphetamine. ior wants people to know
to survive and succeed.” “It was tough,” he ad- that he still has depression
( % mits, “going cold turkey,” but believes “There still is
was employed doing com- but he succeeded. How- hope. A light is shining.” Junior Gero, organiser of ‘Ocean Bound Fires’
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Check out what’s
in this week’s RCP
20 years of Geocaching worldwide
I found Junior Geros’
story (see our front
page) sad but positive.
celebrated in Castlecliff
Congratulations to Its 20 years since
him for perseverance, GPS became available
courage and showing for anyone to use with
compassion and initia- a GPS phone or other
tive. device, making possible
If you are planning a Geocaching, which is a
wedding, you need to treasure hunting game
get down to the Can- where you use a GPS to
;< => hide and seek containers
Bridal’ for a wedding with other participants
dress (page 21). These in the activity. On
have been given to Saturday, August 29
Doug Davidson, June Miller organized
the society by Kirsty email: journalist@
Simpson of Etcetera a geocaching event to
rivercitypress.co.nz celebrate the 20 years.
Bridal for sale at a
very low price with all 11). June explains: “Geo-
the proceeds going to Interesting update on caches are hidden in 191
the society. Real Estate in Whan-
)$ % ganui thanks to Ritesh seven continents (even
it hard to laugh at Verma, Manager of Antarctica). More than
the life and times of Property Brokers. 642 million "Found it"
President Trump, you (Page 11). and "Event Attended"
may wish to go to the Also interesting to logs have been recorded
Trump impersona- =L- since the game started in
tor comedy show on caching,’ – thanks to 2000.”
Wednesday, Septem- June Miller. Check it The event in Whan-
ber 9. (Page 21). out on page 2. ganui attracted geocach-
More excellent I recommend going ers from as far south as
garden tips from Phil =; % 
Nationwide COVID-19 testing to increase
Central CBAC (Com- # % %
munity Based Assessment $ ensure our community
Centre) on the Whan- nose or diarrhea. While who are potentially $ &
% _ % there is no resurgence of /)>84 "!
has seen a recent decrease COVID-19 in the Whan- because of close contact to provide this service
in presentations after an % % $ - would not be possible
% # $_ # - able case. without the strong support
$_ - ed increased community ' of Whanganui Regional
nounced the COVID-19 testing nationwide. _ - _ # %
outbreak in Auckland. ! % %
!%'% to people who are not to the Central CBAC or > _
Central CBAC and sup- # various pop-ups that will Medlab.”
porting general practices work in high risk environ- be in the district over the Information on the
# 666 ~ % $# $ CBACs will be promoted
people. % # - testing; if you are sympto- in the media and online.
To date the criteria for # matic or if you meet "L %
swabbing has been people # ") % _ #
who are symptomatic; greater risk of poor health important to be vigilant % >_
% % outcomes if they were to at this time. We thank websites and Facebook
$ $ contract COVID-19 (e.g. everyone for their contin- pages for updates. Regu-
$ % ued support of the CBAC lar community updates
Wanganui Board Riders holding !"# $ % & '
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an Open Surfing Competition 2 %
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practice for testing.
this weekend % ; $) _
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The Wanganui Board Riders (WBR) started their 8* #
annual competition just before level 4 lockdown. %
They managed to complete the Under 18 section of % 56
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Port revitalisation project to be community led
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Q-West Boat Builders Governance Board to re-
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Rubbish and recycling plan up for review A group from and Minimisation Plan. Recovery Centre’s paper evaluating the current of disposing of waste. district. “Right now construc Whanganui District The trip included a and cardboard.” plan and looking at the “It’s important we Councillor Rob Vin tion and demolition Council headed over visit to Hawk Group, Hawk Group will soon overall picture of how strike the right balance, sen, Chair of the Waste waste accounts for an to Hawke’s Bay last which takes paper and be doubling the volume services are working taking into account Minimisation Advisory estimated 40 percent # cardboard (referred to $ $ for our community and national directions in Group, says another $# how another district receiving Provincial the environment.” waste minimisation, crucial question is how in New Zealand,” approaches waste man into moulded cardboard Growth Fund support to It will include a market forces and our we can work in con Cr Vinsen says, “so agement and minimi fruit trays. scale up its operation. review of the Council’s community’s prefer junction with central reducing this waste sation. The Council’s “The Hawk Group Stuart Hylton says, rural rubbish bag and ences.” government’s recently stream would be Waste Advisor, Stuart visit was particularly “As well as looking for bin collection services. An important question announced Product % & Hylton, says what they interesting for us,” $#
Whanganui
branch of ‘NZ
Newcomers
Network’ set up
Focus on COVID-19 and rehabilitation
World Physiotherapy disease.
was founded on Septem- %
ber 8, 1951 and this day enable people to access
has become World Physi- the help and support from
otherapy Day throughout a physiotherapist to help
the world. It is an oppor- them manage the impact
tunity to recognise the of COVID-19. (Telehealth
work that physiothera- is the use of information
pists do for their patients or communication tech-
and community and the nology to deliver health or
crucial contribution the medical care from a dis-
profession makes to tance).
keeping people well, mo- !
bile and independent.
The theme for World PT healthcare methods to im-
Day 2020 will focus on prove physical function.
rehabilitation and COV- World Physiotherapy
ID-19 - something which President, Emma Stokes
will be with us for months said: “COVID-19 has
and possibly years to impacted many people’s
come. lives. Physiotherapists Local Bohemian Belly Dancers
Exercise can play an im- have played a key role
portant part in a person’s
recovery after COV-
during the acute response
phase of the pandemic, - What is physiotherapy? - The Whanganui branch of the New Zealand New-
comers Network has been established by the Whan-
ganui District Council Welcoming Communities Ad-
ID-19. and this will continue in
People rely on physi- to other branches of injuries and pain relating visory Group. The governance board is been selected
' many parts of the world.
otherapy to overcome medicine, which tend to to the back, neck, to ensure the skills required for the success of the
movement, physiothera- As the experts in func-
injuries, alleviate pain rely on drugs and sur- shoulder, knee wrist and Network. A contract was signed at the end of last year
pists can guide people in tional movement, physio-
and increase their overall gery to treat injuries and ankle. Physiotherapy is with the New Zealand Newcomers Network Alliance.
how exercise can help re- therapists can help people
quality of life. diseases, physiotherapy also often prescribed to In August, Jacqueline Brand-Holt was appointed as a
covery. recover from COVID-19.
Its aim is to restore uses physical methods speed up the post-surgery co-ordinator to gather momentum.
# “A physiotherapist can
proper function to your such as massage, move- rehabilitation process. Her responsibilities already includes arranging a so-
severe cases of COV- help people understand
body, help you return ment and exercise. Physios use their hands cial event for newcomers once a month and to help
ID-19 will need rehabili- the long-term impact of
to your usual activities Whether it’s used as to manipulate body tissue link newcomers to other services available in the com-
tation and physiotherapy COVID-19 and work with
and reduce the risk of a standalone treatment in a way that relieves munity. This will complement the work of the Coun-
to recover from the ef- them to support their re-
further injury. In contrast or as complementary pain, improves circula- cil’s Community Activator and the Welcoming Com-
fects of treatment for the covery.”
therapy, physiotherapy tion and reduces tension munities Action Plan.
plays a critical role in $ Newcomers are considered to be anyone relocating
restoring lost movement body. to Whanganui from elsewhere in Aotearoa including
and function. Physios can also both born citizens and migrants. Jacqueline says, “The
Physiotherapy is provide you with expert Network aims to open the way for connecting people.
primarily used to treat insight into your exer- We also aim to promote wonderful organisations like
musculoskeletal issues, cise, dietary and postural the Women's Network Whanganui who are ready to
including a wide range habits and give you some welcome everybody.”
of sports and work-re- tips you can apply to The decision to set up a Newcomers Network branch
lated injuries. If you’ve your everyday activities. goes back about 10 years when seed funding for such
taken a knock on the Last but not least, phys- an organisation was obtained through then Mayor,
ios also prescribe exer- Annette Main. However, the community based focus
an injury at work due to cises that are designed remained primarily on developing the annual Festival
heavy lifting or perform- to improve mobility and of Cultures and that Newcomers Network seed money
ing repetitive move- function. This can help was not used.
ments, there’s a good % These next six months are crucial as the Network is
chance physiotherapy body part, improve your established with the wide range of Welcoming Com-
help. biomechanics and enable munities stakeholders. Jacqueline says, “We will
Studies have demon- you to safely return to $ %
strated that physiother- your normal level of position to develop and continue.”
apy can help with joint physical activity. !# # *
the monthly Newcomers Meet Up - on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 8 at the Women’s Network, 75 St Hill Street at
12 noon to 1.30pm. It is free including lunch. Connect
with the Worldly Women of the wider Women’s Net-
work based in the historic Ladies Rest Building.
The Newcomers Meet Up social event will be meet-
% # % !
Whanganui Newcomers Network is ready to welcome
you with any enquiry. Connect by Facebook, email
whanganui@newcomers.co.nz or by phoning 021-
135-9948.
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~ Remembering our History ~
HireWays opens branch in Whanganui To market by Whanganui
HireWays Machinery
Rentals hires out a vast River Boat
array of equipment from Taking sheep to market in a Whanganui River boat
chippers to bulldozers, isn’t a memory shared by many farmers. Ken Marshall
from water blasters to had the experience soon after World War Two began.
trucks and from “small He was farming below Koriniti and an Englishman,
concrete breakers to Ted Kempthorne, was farming further up the Whan-
50 tonne excavators” ganui River Rd.
and a lot of equipment Mr Marshall recalled that when the war started Ted
in between. On Tues- couldn’t get away to England quickly enough. He ar-
day, September 1, they ranged for the Marshalls to take over his lease and to
opened a branch at 370 attend to the sale of his stock but on the day the sheep
Heads Road in the old were advertised to be sold heavy rain blocked the road.
Heritage Gates Building “Fortunately, Hatricks’ River Services had boats that
to go along with their could carry stock, they were ready at very short notice
base in Palmerston North and with a netting yard hastily built at the river’s edge
and another branch in we were able to load them and they reached Whan-
Porirua. The company is ganui in time for the sale.
linked to their sister com- “I made the trip down the river with the sheep and I
pany, NZAM Machinery couldn’t help thinking it was the best way for them to
Sales, (that sells new and travel. They settled down once on board and chewed
used large machinery and their cuds all the way,” Mr Marshall said in his book
Neilo Equipment, (that “George and Mary Late Pioneers.”
custom engineers, trac- This article is from the Whanganui River Annual of
tor graders and tractor 2002.
brooms for both sale and
hire).
Tim says his family HireWays now open in Whanganui, 370 Heads Road
were originally farmers most of their machinery There was a clear need wanted a new business ing incremental improve-
outside of Palmerston came second-hand from for a local machinery hire to set up in Whanganui,” ments as well as training
North, who set up a man- Japan as they did not - Tim adds. At the same their drivers how best to
ufacturing spray equip- have much capital. Now ery and also convenient time Tim says, “I’ve been operate the equipment
ment business. They sold “most of our equipment drive-through machinery watching Whanganui go- and machinery. HireWays
it in 1997 and expected is bought new from New pick-up services, all to ing ahead. It has come a operates a workshop to
to focus on farming but Zealand dealers, “explains save customers’ time. We long way.” $ +
instead, started up the Tim. saw that this could be There are some good
hire company. !$ % reasons for working with
“We had observed the normally travel from branch.” HireWays. They have
&
market,” says Tim, “and Whanganui to Palmerston The Heritage Gates experienced people who available.
knew there was a real North but during COV- building was avail- can advise from a basis Come in and meet the
need for a service that ID-19 lockdown they had able and, “We leased of knowledge as well team at HireWays,
hires out quality ma- to remain in Whanganui at as having a wide range register and receive
chinery, to help lower ` O’Keefe,” making for of well maintained, late either a free cricket set
the overhead costs for here. Tim says, “They did a large and impressive model machinery. Their or a rugby ball. (Terms
businesses.” In 1998 their homework, consult- building and site, which equipment is always and Conditions apply.
they started hiring out ing with the big compa- you can’t miss. “The cleaned, inside and out.
tractors, something new /
nies we work with and council was very good When it comes to safety
to New Zealand. Initially while stocks last).
saw a gap in the market. and helpful and clearly they are constantly mak-
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No room for a garden? How about a vertical garden? Often people tell me that ~) they haven’t got enough to do the bending! How- room for a garden. How- )
Small changes can change a whole room
I must admit I am a Iranian and Chinese This is the perfect
little bit excited about cultures. In ancient opportunity to give the
spring and the lighter Jewish tradition, they frames/glass a good
mornings and evenings would clean their home clean then change the
it brings with it, not to to prepare for Passo- placement of your art-
mention the warmer ver, in part to remove works. Do not be afraid
temperatures. I am any bread that was not to group artworks and
overjoyed to see the unleavened. have an art wall rather
blossoms on my fruit It is the perfect oppor- than having your pieces
trees and wait in antici- tunity for us to open the all displayed separately.
pation for the delicious windows of our homes Next up is cushions
taste of home-grown and let the fresh air and throws. Change
peaches, nectarines work its way through, your cushion covers to
and plums. It is a time removing the lingering something brighter and
when everyone feels $# fresher for the warmer
hopeful for what is to winter. A few sugges- months and remove the
come. The tradition of tions for your interi- wool throws and replace
spring-cleaning dates ors when doing your with cotton ones.
back centuries and is spring-clean, is to move Give your indoor
a hallmark of Jewish, your artworks around. plants some ‘tender
Grouped artworks
loving care’ with a good taining friendly. Give as you wouldn’t want decluttering or have
water and feed, give your curtains a clean them to shrink. Add in questions for us re
their leaves a dust and either with a gentle vac- $ +# placement of artwork
clean and you will be uum or if they can be a new lighter fresher or furniture, then
amazed at how much dry-cleaned or washed, scented candle and you please contact us di-
fresher they look. My then use this process but will be feeling inspired rectly and we are more
rubber plant has just check before you charge and recharged and than happy to help.
$ ahead and wash them ready for summer fun. - Rachel Brandon,
process and she is now yourself just in case If you need help with Interior Designer
sparkling again. Move
furniture around and
open your spaces up.
From clutter to stylish Make your spaces enter-
12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020Thinking about installing a All Sorted Kitchens can supply flat pack
swimming pool? How about a or install your kitchen for you
natural swimming pool?
Megan Walker, kitchen consultant at All Sorted Kitchens
All Sorted Kitchens based at 72A Guyton Street not Appliance Outlet in Auckland. Splashbacks are also
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 - 13Is your home ‘safe as houses’ for your pet? The
- SPCA
According to the Nation-
al Poisons Centre, dogs are
the most commonly poi-
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– these berries can be fatal
if eaten by dogs.
The kernels in the fruit
Spot
soned pets. Puppies will
chew on anything and eve-
rything and dogs can eat
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contain the alkaloid ka-
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ingested by your dog. Signs
of Karaka berry poisoning
Report
substance unknowingly. include weakness, vomit-
Cats are also susceptible ing, confusions and con- What is a Veterinary Behaviourist?
to poisoning, as they often vulsions. These symptoms If you are making a choice about helping your pet’s
lick their paws and fur. can be delayed by a day or behaviour problem, you need to know what choice you
Smaller pets like rats, two, so even if they are not are making.
guinea pigs and birds are displaying symptoms yet, if A Veterinary Behaviourist is a highly skilled, fully
good at getting into en- you have any concerns that # $ -
closed areas if unsuper- your pet may have eaten cations in veterinary behaviour. They can create a truly
vised, and they often have any please seek veterinary and acetaminophen (such that is higher than they corrosive or irritating, make holistic wellbeing plan for your furry family member
chewing behaviours, put- treatment immediately. as Panadol) and can be poi- could reach or climb, with water available and call the that may include medication, environmental manage-
ting them at risk of nib- It is also important to note soned by very small doses. a locked or child/pet-safe Vet immediately. ment, carefully controlled desensitisation and counter
bling on something they that the berry kernels re- Around the house door. Keeping items away Identify the poison – look %
shouldn’t. Chickens are $ % Keep cosmetics away from pet food will also for any chewed up material, like positive reinforcement to help your pet thrive.
susceptible to things in the so dogs can be poisoned from pets as some of these cause less temptation. spills, empty containers, ' #RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 - 15
- Exciting times for touch
The Whanganui Touch !'` -
Association are busy ule starts at Springvale
organising a full Park for students in
range of junior touch years 1 to 6 on Wednes-
programs including day, October 14. This is
a new Whanganui for all schools and club
Central Super 6 Series teams and has grades
Tournament involving for boys and mixed and
all six touch asso- will be held after school
ciations from around starting at 3.30pm.
the lower half of the Whanganui Touch As-
North Island. Touch is sociation says this is the
clearly one of the big- '`
gest sports for juniors to attend to be able to
in Whanganui. participate in all other
The Whanganui Junior programs. “We will
be running Coaching Coaches in Whan- This will be a four
Classes as well to help ganui. week Junior Acad-
our Teachers / Parents The Association says, emy for under 14s and
with their teams.” “All players have a under 12s on Sundays,
There will also be a chance to learn all November 1, 8, 15 and
Junior Touch Program positions. The skills 22. Again, it will be an
for both boys and girls taught are applicable opportunity to have fun
aged from 10 to 13 to other sports and while developing skills,
! # children will learn learning drills, playing
weeks of fun, skills, everything from ball games and making new
drills and games for all handling through to the friends. It will run from
skill levels and con- development of team 9.30am to 12noon and
ducted by leading touch spirit.” be facilitated by our
Whanganui Coaches as
well as representative
players who will be
helping out.
All junior players will
then play in the new
Whanganui Central
Super 6 Series. This
will be on Saturday,
November 28 at
Springvale Park and While the emphasis is Whanganui from
could end up as one of on fun and participa- the Central Super 6
the biggest Junior tour- tion, players will have Tournament and attend
naments in the Central the opportunity to be the Grassroots tour-
Region. selected to represent nament to be held in
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020ch rugby in Whanganui -
a secondary school
competition. This is
a great opportunity to
play with your school
mates.
Adults have not been
forgotten as an eight
week Social Touch
competition will start
on Wednesday, October
14 after Junior Touch,
from 5.45pm. Teams
can be made up from
work places or amongst
whanau groups or who-
ever. There is a cost of
$250 per team. This
competition would be
useful for those want-
ing to participate in
Games in Whanganui for 16s & 18s.
in February. We look forward to see-
Registrations are open % §
now for all competi- TouchWhatAGame:
tions and also for our Follow Us On Fa-
Representative Trials cebook ‘Whanganui
Touch Association’ or
Website www.sporty.
Palmerston North in ing for a Representa- 10s age group - dates co.nz/touchwhanganui;
December. It provides tive Team. TBC. email wtaops@gmail.
an extension of oppor- The Association will Thursday's from com or phone 027 317
tunities for the players also be running Festi- 3.30pm, The As- 7821 for registrations
in the context of play- val Days for the under sociation is running or further information.
Come and
join the action
starting October
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Whanganui education seasons with unique year, during programme organisations character this year. ¦ ( 8- publishes advertise-
provider, Training For themes, the café has now delivery weeks for the and charm, While running the café, grammes through online ments strictly on the
You, has once again been given a permanent Retail and Hospitality “Our learners love our the students will also be learning, and on-campus basis that River City
opened up its café train- name and identity. ‘Little courses. small wee campus, we fundraising for the City classes in Whanganui. Press is entitled to and
ing facility to members Campus Café’ will open Campus Manager, have small class sizes, Mission Whanganui %
of the public. regularly to the public Emma Murphy, says # Foodbank. One corner of include Early Child- owns the copyright in
call ourselves ‘Whan- the café will be dedicated hood Education, Teacher the advertisement so
ganui’s coolest little to collecting donated Aide, Hospitality, Retail, far as the copyright
campus.’” $ ¬ Healthcare, and Intensive relates to publication
The café is now open, ticket purchases for those ( or reproduction for
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pitality Tutor, Bex Carr workplace trainers. For or similar periodical
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‘Trump’ coming to town! All profits to Cancer Society from
The 45th President of the
United States is coming to
Pop-up ‘Daffodil Bridal’ store
Whanganui's Lucky Bar + - dresses from only $250
Kitchen on Wednesday, 9
September 2020. Or, the
Southern Hemisphere’s
#1 Trump impersonator,
Alexander Sparrow, will
be. The multi-award-
winning comedian will
perform throughout New
Zealand coming up to the
US election.
Alexander is taking his
show, ‘DJ Trump’, on the
road – in a double bill with
an hour of his stand-up
comedy. Seen on TVNZ’s
Breakfast, TV3’s The Pro-
ject, and PRIME TV’s
Back Benches, he really
hit his stride when he was
featured in an article in
The Wall Street Journal Comedian Alexander Sparrow - before and after his ‘Trump’ transformation
(US). This was closely his Director, Katie Boyle, his stand-up comedy, he dad hated him, and he’s
followed by his selection who along with Alexan- says he’s a mix of Jimmy in a minority group (the
as a World Top 10 Trump der, is co-director of their Carr and Frankie Boyle. top 1%). After taking con- A sample of the ball gowns and bridal dresses available from only $250
Impersonator by Laugh award-winning company, “Short sharp jokes, caustic trol of America, he digs
Factory, Hollywood. That Sparrow & Boyle Enter- wit and the odd audience deep and realises it’s time The Wanganui Cancer Society has The hours are Monday to Friday, 5pm
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mercy in a helpless 65 Signal (3) 29 Filled pasta
position (4,4,1,6) 66 Tracks (10) envelopes (7)
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24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020Match report: Wanganui Athletic v Red Sox Palmerston North 2:1 (1:1) Golf results
Another job was done. and 1;0 down, not what the man chipped the Red Sox then we are facing the three loss this weekend after being
Even the result doesn't re- hosts have dreamed of? keeper twice and missed the most important games: Have- unbeaten for 7 games. The vic-
ally tell the true story but The Red Sox team still cre- wheelhouse on centimetres; lock North at home, New tory was kept in the city while Tawhero Golf Hole Club
having had the Palmerston ated a lot of trouble for the Ryan Holon's shot on target Plymouth away and Marist the leader of the table, Wan- Tawhero Nine Hole Golf Results:
North Red Sox team at Athletic defence but at the went over the crossbar from Palmerston at home for the ganui City, beat them by 5:1. 1 September Opening Day Medal [Nett]
Wembley Park last Satur- end they always got stopped a 7 metre distance and Tesco last game of the season. Win- Still third on the table, only Men’s Division 1: Richard Smith 33, Tom
day there was a lot of work by the red and black hosts. L# © ning the next three games we two points behind Palmerston Clark 35, Brian McGinniss 36. Men’s Division
to do to get these 3 neces- From minute 35 onwards a cross from the left site can celebrate a totally unex- High School. 2: Brian Quinn 39, Leo Boyle 46, Aubrey Frost
sary points on the Athletic the Athletic team started to which went a bit far but he pected end of the season, be- ! - 52.
account. ` tried to nail it when the ball ing the Champion. But a very ish as the runners-up which Women’s Division 1: Jan Crossan 40, Joan
Shane Rufers did a great rationally. Tesco Grun- went beside the goal instead long way to go, still. would be an amazing improve- Shore 42, Pauline Boyle 42. Women’s Division
$ ` $ wald delivered an amazing of placing it towards the tar- Unfortunately, the G.J. ment compared to all the years 2: Judy Carson 35, Elizabeth Lennox 38, Jean
the red and black hosts this pass to Josh Ngapeka but get because the keeper was Gardner Homes Wanganui before. Walsh 38.
weekend. © on the other side of the goal. Athletic Reserve team had a - Tex von Kwiatkowski
The game actually started ; - As you can see, there were
like all home games played
here before, The G.J. Gard-
ner Homes' team started
'$ 8
all spectators seemed to be
very patient. Josh Smith got
heaps of chances to increase
the result on the scoreboard.
A great cross from Ben
New bowling club for Whanganui
furiously, won nearly all a ball at the corner of the (Speedy) Huijs into the box
$$ # 16 yard box and smashed it took Martyn Freestone on
park, played aggressively from there under the cross- his chest. He turned around
and committed. The only bar between the pipes. What and nailed the ball into the
negative fact was that the a goal from the leader of the net - what a goal. From this
hosts made the same mis- golden boot competition - moment onwards, Red Sox
takes as they did a week be- 1:1 at half time. only tried to defend the close
fore playing North End the Coach von Kwiatkowski result and they did it with a
week before. The front de- made it quite clear that the lot of luck and a lot of hard
fending line of 4 was never defence behaviour had to work.
seriously connected to each change big time and disci- Three more points on the
other and that gave the op- pline, in regard to follow- account for the hosts but
ponent a lot of space to ing instruction, has to have New Plymouth Rangers are
break through with some- priority. From this mo- still behind them - only two
times 5-7 attackers. No ment on, the Athletic team points behind. Coach von
# # # © -
was a goal coming from the They slowed down every ment: "A good horse is not The new bowling club based at St Johns Club
visitors. A sharp cross from visitors try to attack and, jumping higher than neces-
the right side of the goal
Following meetings with the one natural green. Our emphasis will be on with its restaurant and
sary", but we are lucky to
box was missed by Rayan by chance to score again. have a bye for the coming bowlers and interested At this stage some 25 attracting new bowlers bar facilities. Manage-
Holden and Peter Czer- It was now a run towards weekend because we are parties a new bowling bowlers, both men and and those who have not ment and the committee
wonka and the visitor’s only one goal, the visitors dealing with some nasty in- Club has been formed in women, have registered been a registered member of the Club are 100%
striker; the only one in the one. Jordan Candish's shot juries. Our next game is on Whanganui. as full members with the of a bowling club for at behind this new venture
box was at the right time at on target from about 30 me- 12 September against the St Johns Bowling Club %; least 5 years. Initial an- as are members of the
% ters passed the crossbar on Napier Marist team which ` $- 19 September as its open- nual membership fee for bowling club.
!# centimetres; Quinn Mail- should be manageable but % ing date. these bowlers has been set Should you require
Bowling Centre and Initial membership at $50. any further information
Bowls New Zealand. The comprises a mix of One of the major ben- please contact Mark
Sports Talk club will have its base at
the St Johns Club utilising
experienced bowlers and
those newer to the game.
-
ity to the St Johns Club
Clements on 348 4575 or
Ray Udy 027 207 0727.
with Trevor Mackay
Rugby League defence and defence. What
Whanganui district sports heroes quiz
Whanganui rugby he had seen was the Warri- - By quizmaster, Dave Scoullar ; / ¦< '
league supporter, Rev ors' best defensive game for 1. A Sydney newspaper described this Whanganui professional basketball player.
John Peill, thinks that if ages and he had been blown sportsman as “full of grit and pluck as he’s modest and 9. He was selected as either competitor or coach to
the Warriors make the top away in the second half by unassuming”. 4 Olympic and one Commonwealth Games between
% - the attacking. 2. This female ultra-marathon runner set a six-day 1928 and 1958.
nals of the NRL competi- "They really got it to- track world record in Australia in 1990, covering 549 10. He’s still at secondary school here but is current
tion the top teams will be gether." miles 110 yards — a record that still stands. NZ 10,000m under-20 race walk champion.
weary of them. Completion rates had Trevor Mackay 3. He is a multiple winner at the World Bowls Cham- Quiz Answers
Rev Peill, who played been a feature of the War- Tuivasa-Sheck was pionships and also won bronze at 2 Commonwealth 1. World champion sculler Billy Webb.
rugby league in England riors' performance. 'Captain Fantastic' and Games. 2. Sandy Barwick (altogether she set 5 world re-
and then Wellington, was "Sometimes adversity Jazz Tevaga was every- 4. He signed for the Phoenix while at Whanganui High cords).
among folk most im- brings the best out of us where. School, has made 3 appearances for the All Whites and 5 ~ ¦< $ #
pressed by the Warriors' and we saw that. The whole Rev Peill was the under- currently plays for Minnesota United in the MLS. bowler and a Wanganui rugby rep).
% # team was playing for each study for the Kiwi captain 5. Lisa Allpress has won the National Jockeys' pre- 4. James Musa.
The Warriors kept other and covering one an- and hooker, Colin O'Neil miership 4 times and is no stranger to international suc- ; $ #
other's backs." when he played for the cess but how did she take things up a notch in the Mid- in Saudi Arabia.
by crushing the opposi- A position in the top eight strong Marist club in the dle East last March? 6. Trevor Coker (died of brain tumour aged 31).
tion. The squad had been was more than possible for capital city. 6. This local rower won 2 Olympic medals — gold 7. Jane Lowe.
strengthened by its bor- the Warriors. "On their day He said he had many in men’s 8 in 1972 and bronze in men’s 8 in 1976 but 8. Megan Compain.
rowed players. they could beat anybody." happy memories of tragically died young. 9. Clarrie Healey (also rowed in eight Union Boat
Rev Peill said that in Against Newcastle the the Wellington Show- 7. As a 14-year-old at the 1974 Commonwealth Club national champion crews and coached Union to
his playing days in Wel- halves, Kodi Nikorima grounds, then the playing Games, she broke the Commonwealth record for the win eight NZ titles).
lington in the 1960s, the and Chanel Harris-Tivita headquarters for the game 200m breaststroke during the heats and just missed 10. Lucas Martin.
mantra was on defence, seemed cemented, Roger in the capital. claiming bronze. Six correct — good; 8 — very good; 10 — genius!
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