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May 2006
Sanson Snippets
This month's Snippets come to you courtesy of Kevin
McKenzie Motors, Sanson. Kevin has a great range of vehicles
available suitable for all purposes and pockets.
He offers top trade-in prices and finance is readily available.
So if you are thinking of changing your vehicle why go further?
Phone Kevin on 3293 488 or cell phone 027-434-0420
ANZAC DAY
Well, wouldn't you just know it after all the beautiful weather
we have had it had to rain! Nevertheless there was a good turn
out of residents and R.S.A. folk for the service at the hall.
Mr. Bill Boyer has asked me to thank the hall committee members
who put out the stage and the chairs etc. and for tidying up after
the ceremony. As the years go by the R.S.A. members are getting
fewer and like us all growing older. Perhaps in the future we
can organize younger members of the community to lend a helping
hand to set up the hall for this important occasion.
SANSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Once again we had a successful holiday programme but we would
love to see more children come along. All materials for the craft
work are supplied by Feilding Library so it is entirely free as
are the books that we have for your enjoyment. If there is something
that you wish to read and we haven't got it we can get it in for
you.
Those borrowers who come in on a Thursday morning will have missed
our friendly volunteer Mihi Olsson. Mihi has been in hospital
and is now on the road to recovery and we look forward to her
return. Thank you to those people who came and helped us with
our last book change. You are appreciated! We still have a few
books outstanding from the previous selection. If you have had
a note about them please make our job a little easier and return
them.
We have lots of Jigsaws for the enthusiasts. Remember our photo-copying
service at 10 cents per A4 page and 20 cents per A3 page.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 10 am to midday Tuesday 2 pm to 4pm
Thursday 10 am to midday Friday 2 pm to 4 pm
Saturday 11am to 1pm
NOTICEBOARD
While we all get upset at theft and wanton vandalism it is not
a good look to put offensive notices in the noticeboard for all
the world to see. Many of us have had solar lights stolen or wrecked
and I myself have had obscene language painted on my drive. The
right place to complain is to the police. There is a community
constable stationed at Bulls who takes complaints seriously. Phone
3222020.
If you like fresh fish the Fish Man is outside the Junction Hotel
every Tuesday afternoon shortly after 2 pm.
Have you checked out David Pickles website www.sanson.net.nz
It is a mine of information.
ROAMING DOGS
Further to last month's complaint re roaming dogs two more grievances
have been aired. The first concerns unleashed dogs on the walking
track and the second about continually barking dogs. The Sanson
Domain is a recognized dog exercise area where dogs can run at
will. Please remove their doings! Is it your dog that barks hour
after hour? Please consider your neighbours and take the poor
thing for a run occasionally. If you have a problem with dogs
please ring the M.D.C. on 3230000 and report to the dog ranger.
We can assure you that he will take your complaint seriously.
MISSING CATS
Kim who enquired about her missing cat was surprised to hear from
other cat owners who are also missing much-loved pets. She would
like to know what is going on and will be pleased to hear from
anyone who can throw some light on the problem. Please give her
a ring on 3293432.
SANSON COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
Once again we had a good turnout of residents at our last meeting.
The Phillips St. problem with speeding cars was widely discussed.
Speed humps could be the answer but of course nobody wants them
outside their place. This has gone back to the M.D.C. for more
consideration. We also discussed Neighbourhood Watch and we will
shortly be calling a meeting to reinvorigate this worthwhile service.
Next meeting in the Library, Wednesday May 24th at 7pm.
FESTIVE LIGHTS
A committee consisting of Ross Vile, Nola Borrett, Viv Withers,
Elaine Malone and Del Parker was set up to decide how we will
spend the money we are holding. We will be pleased to receive
money from anyone who wishes to donate.
BROADBAND
One of our residents was told that he would be connected to Broadband
on April 11th but when we made enquiries we were told that the
person who promised the service was not aware that Broadband is
not available here. My information is that it is as far away as
ever and no date has yet been set. Suggest that all of you who
want it send Theresa Gattung an E-mail at Telecom.
FREE ADS
Richard Gravenor on phone 3293925 has a Wicker Bassinet and Mattress
to give away. He also has a Brown Duck with tufts on its head
that has made itself at home at his place in Hedges St.
Remember Brenda and Ricky for the BOUNCY CASTLE available for
children's parties. Phone 3293449 or 021 0506047
John the Painter is your man if you want prompt and friendly service
and he can be contacted on Phone 3293422
And lastly PHIL the HIGH COUNTRY 4WD specialist can be contacted
on hc4wd@xtra.co.nz or phone
3293448
Late News
I had finished the Snippets when I received a phone call to tell
me that Mr. Bill Farmer has passed away. Bill has been a resident
here for a number of years and will be greatly missed by his many
friends particularly those belonging to the Sanson Club where
he was a valued member. Our sincere condolences to his friends
and family.
