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July 2006
Sanson Snippets
Agricultural Traders are the sponsors of this month's Snippets.
If you are in the market for good quality imported machinery from
Japan go along and see Kevin and Des at the junction of State
Highways 1 and 3. They also have the Aqua brand of water tanks
on the premises where the lower overheads mean lower prices. They
can be contacted on phone 3293587
Neighbourhood
Support.
In June 8th we held a meeting in the supper-room that was only
attended by the faithful few. Thank you to those of you who bothered
to come along. Where were the moaners amongst us who make all
the complaints? We hope to re-activate the street groups and we
are looking for helpers who are prepared to approach their close
neighbours and form groups. Any of you offering to help please
ring Del on 3293674 for further information.
What do you think when you hear a chain saw going on a Sunday
morning? Somebody cutting up firewood? In one recent case it was
burglars cutting their way into a resident's garage and making
off with quite a haul. Fortunately a bit of detective work meant
that the goods were recovered and the Police now know where a
renowned burglar is currently residing. In this day and age we
all need to be aware that out there, there are low life ready
to uplift our hard earned goods.
BLOOD DONORS!
Do you give blood? Blood is a lifesaver to many people and in
the case of one young person in our circulation area it has taken
the donations from sixty people to start her on the road to recovery.
This is an enormous drain on the blood bank's resources and her
family is very grateful to those among us who go along and give
their donation. Believe me it doesn't hurt and only takes up a
small amount of your time and so worthwhile when we think of the
benefits to the recipients. The blood bank can be contacted on
phone 3503658.
PLEASE don't just think about it DO IT!!!
COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE
At our June meeting the vexed question of what to do about the
traffic bypassing the junction corner and speeding up Phillips
St. was aired yet again. Members resolved to bring this once again
to the M.D.C.'s attention that the present situation is not acceptable
with the new housing in this area and young families moving in.
There has to be a solution to the problem and it is up to the
Council to find it. Also a letter was received from the Sanson
School offering to take over the management of the Community Hall.
After discussion it was decided that the status quo should prevail
as the custodian needs to be able to be contacted weekends and
evenings. The custodian is happy to carry on with the present
arrangements provided that hirers of the hall abide by the rules
particularly the one about leaving the place clean!
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday July 24th at 7pm in
the Library. All Welcome!
GLENBRAE MARCHING TEAM
Are you interested in marching? Glenbrae Marching Team is looking
for masters grade (25 years and older) to join their team. Anyone
with previous experience would be preferred but not necessary.
The team trains in the Community Hall each Wednesday evening from
6.30pm to 8.30pm. If you are interested please contact Ann on
phone 3566876.
SANSON PLAY CENTRE
Is currently operating three mornings per week at 2 Phillips St.
They are open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9am
to 12 midday. The first three visits are free. Children aged birth
to school age are welcome and special needs children are also
catered for. As part of their term 2 fundraiser they will be having
a stall at the Sanson Mart on Sunday 16th of July. If you have
anything to donate please contact Michelle on phone 3293889. Also
on sale will be their tried and true Sanson Playcentre Cookbooks
for $5 each.
Do come along and join in the fun and meet other families with
young children!
CATS!
I seem to have heard a lot about cats recently. Do they all go
walkabout at this time of year? One a very thin sandy cat with
specks of tortoiseshell turned up at a State Highway 3 address
recently. Obviously somebody's pet and as it wasn't claimed it
has been taken to the Feilding S.P.C.A.
Another, a tabby tomcat with white specks was killed by a car
outside 9 Phillips St. recently. Surprisingly no complaints about
dogs recently and that may be because one of the worst offenders
has left town along with its owners.
SANSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
We had our book change during the month and what a great selection
of books we have. Something to suit all tastes. All we need is
YOU to come along and borrow them. Thank you to those who came
along and helped us with the change. We welcome Mihi back after
her enforced absence and wish her good health.
Now that we are getting to grips with our new computer we look
forward to anybody wishing to use it to come along and have a
go. The only charge will be for printing out copy. We have some
wonderful databases that are not usually available to the average
home computer. School children are especially welcome to come
and research for their school projects.
During the week July 3rd to 8th we will be having our holiday
programme for the young ones and all children are welcome. This
is entirely free as are all our services except for the photocopying
at 10cents per A4 Page.
Nola's
pink legs from her front garden have been returned to her after
being found under a hedge but there are still items missing from
her very decorative and much talked about garden. Sadly she is
so fed up with her garden being interfered with that she is talking
about giving it up. That would be a real shame as it adds a little
bit of something different to our village.
Lots of flu bugs around
and we sympathize with those of you who aren't as well as you
would like to be. We have heard of hospital admissions with heart
complaints, shoulder surgery etc and also an elderly gentleman
who fell in Dundas Rd. and was helped home by the Highway Patrol
Police. Neighbourhood Support should also mean taking care of
each other in a caring way. Oh, if only we were all perfect!!
And please, if you are thinking of donating blood DO IT!!!
Sanson Club inc
The club is pleased to announce that they have now purchased the
premises from the M.D.C. and that the school buildings which they
occupy and is such a part of Sanson's history, will remain as
a community asset. Congratulations!
