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August 2006
Sanson Snippets
Tina at SANSON XROADS CRAFTS and GIFTS is
the sponsor of this month’s Snippets. In her shop in the Golden
Galleon building you will find all sorts of knick-knacks. There
is an amazing range of craftwork for sale some of which has been
made by local craftspeople. Have you seen the $1, $2 and $3 range?
It beats going to Feilding and elsewhere in this day of high petrol
prices when all the gifts you could possibly want are to be found
right here in Sanson. Tina is also considering carrying convenience
food such as tea, coffee, tinned foods etc at competitive prices.
Suggestions welcome! If you haven’t been in for a browse you are
missing a treat. Tina’s phone number is 3293171 and the opening
hours are 10am to 4pm.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
SANSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
Where were all the children when we ran the holiday programme? It
was disappointing to those of us who put in time and effort and
only a few children turn up. O.K. The weather was lousy but the
library is lovely and warm and the ones who came had a good time.
We change our Feilding books on Wednesday August 16th and welcome
help from those who have a couple of hours to spare from 10.30 to
midday on that day. There are still a few outstanding books from
our previous change.
We now have access to a laminator so this is another service we
can offer along with the photocopying. Some residents have come
along and had a go on the computer and this is free unless a downloaded
item is printed.
VANDALISM
Bill at Rainbow Furniture is getting fed up with the vandalism at
his property. Initials scratched on seats etc. Recently he has had
stolen a wooden fish which has the makers initials engraved on it.
This was securely (so Bill thought) glued on beside the bridge in
his outdoor display and it would have taken an almighty effort to
pry it off.
If it has arrived at your place he would like it back please.
HELP PLEASE!
Ryan wants to lease up to five acres of land. If you can help him
please contact him on phone 3293151
The diary for the Community hall is rapidly filling up so if you
have a function coming up contact Del on phone 3293674
Individual quotes given.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
SANSON COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
Four committee members met recently with Nick Bruin from M.D.C.
to discuss the traffic problem in Phillips St. west. As a consequence
residents have been asked to support a petition for a footpath.
Council has also agreed that the best way to control the speed of
traffic is to install speed humps. Residents have received a flier
with a map and asked to mark where these should be placed. We understand
that not everybody likes speed humps but this seems to be the best
answer to this problem in this very narrow street. Much of the traffic
particularly on long weekends appears to be out of towners anxious
to avoid the junction corner.
The committee has also told the Council that we are not happy about
many of our back streets with their open drains. no footpaths and
lack of drainage from sections which have had too much rain over
these last few weeks. Over the last few days we have all had a good
chance to get our lawns mowed and I wonder how many of you are frustrated
by the inconsiderate motorists who persist in turning on the grass
verges thereby leaving grooves.
As for the lad who shall remain nameless who endeavoured to drive
through the lane behind Ross Vile’s property and got stuck we would
like to say GROWUP! Ross has always maintained his end of the lane
and this is disheartening to have this mess made. Visit www.sanson.net.nz
to see the damage.
Next meeting of the committee will be held in the Library on Wednesday
August 23rd at 7pm. All welcome.
ROAMING DOGS
If it is your dog going through the rubbish tins in Dundas Rd. and
leaving an awful mess, shame on you. We suggest that you feed it
and tie it up.
Now with lambing in full swing dogs should not be left to roam at
will.
The dog ranger recently impounded one dog going through rubbish
bags and we suspect that there are at least two others out there
that need to go for a holiday at the pound.
NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT.
We have managed to find another three people willing (or unwillingly!)
to organize street support groups. Hopefully a few more of you may
offer to help without us cajoling you into it! We don’t wish to
pry into people’s lives just make sure that when support is needed
it is there. All that is needed is to form a group of those living
close to you. Contact Del 3293674.
Cogratulations to Ron Scandlyn who recently celebrated his 80th
birthday! And also to the young (!) lady who was accorded a surprise
birthday party in the hall last weekend.
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