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The Hutt Valley response teams on the way to the inter-island ferry last Wednesday morning. The Upper Hutt Community Rescue team are in the yellow dayglo vests

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‘Outstanding’ says MayorBy BOB FOX

12:51pm+3 hours: Upper Hutt Community Rescue is put on standby for Christchurch.

+ 9 hours: Go. That was at 10pm on Tuesday last week.

+ 11 hours: By midnight NZRT9 had their three rescue vehicles plus trailers all packed.

+ 19 hours: By 8am Wednesday, the 13-strong community-funded team was crossing the strait with leader Geoff Fouhy, having linked up with the council-backed Hutt City Emergency Response Team

New Zealand Rescue Team 9 is the

national designation of Upper Hutt Community Rescue, a national resource in time of trouble.

“It’s been a tough deployment,” says operations manager Dave Butcher, the urban search and rescue veteran who decided this time he could do more logistically for the team from the home base, ensuring they had the supplies and equipment to do their job.

“It’s been tough, it’s been tiring,” team leader Geoff Fouhy said on the last day of the six-day deployment.

“Our main role has been working street by street clearing houses, making certain no persons have been left behind, alive or otherwise,” he said. They have also been supporting the engineers assessing the damage, making certain they can do so in safety.

“It’s all been part and parcel of supporting the residents.”

He said the team had “gone at it with gusto”, had worked long hours and held up well, but they were “very tired” nearing the end of six days of climbing

through rubble through damaged properties.

“It’s the benefit of the hours of training we’ve done, to know how to be safe, what to look for and where to look.”

The 13-strong Upper Hutt team flew back on Tuesday morning, heading for a major debrief and formal trauma counselling. They crossed with Butcher and two others who were on the 6ajmn flight to drive the rescue vehicles back to Picton for the 2pm sailing.

“That’s a safety issue,” he said, “we wouldn’t want any accidents on that long drive for tired guys.” “The trauma counselling is part of what we do, the whole package,” says Dave Butcher. “It affects people in different ways. But the last thing we want to do is for one of the team to hold on to stuff inside them that they should be letting go.”

After Christchurch, covering the Karapoti Mountain Biking Classic tomorrow might be rather boring, but as Geoff Fouhy points out, “who’s to say we may not be called back?”

As volunteers, the Upper Hutt team has their day jobs to return to, but it will be with the memories of working alongside all the national and international USAR teams. There weren’t that many chances to “mix and mingle, and learn” from the overseas teams, with close to 12-hour days on site. With each day finishing with a major de-brief, then it was generally bed, and the chance to recharge before it started all over again in the morning.

Dave Butcher is “so proud of my boys and girls.”

When they started over 15 years ago, quietly doing their stuff, they were poo-pooed, the “this will never happen sort of thing.

“But we’ve fronted up.”

They couldn’t have done it with the wonderful support of people like Tom Jones and the Rimutaka Licensing Trust, who have ensured the team has the right quality gear, with an on-going commitment. And guys like Dave Rangi, of Tait Mobile up on Emerald Hill who makes sure the team has the best of comms gear.

“Outstanding,” says Mayor Wayne Guppy, of NZRT9.

“They’re up there with the best in the world.”

The issue of Council funding of the rescue group has never really been discussed, Mr Guppy said.

“These are exceptional circumstances, and as we review our overall response, this could be one of the things we look at.”

Upper Hutt Community Rescue led our community’s response to The Christchurch Earthquake. Other groups are now doing their thing.

Reaction

Pinehaven School raises $1000 for RedcliffsPinehaven School raised over $1000 last Friday to help students at Redcliffs School in Christchurch following the earthquakes there.

“We know they have had a hard time of it, so we thought it would be nice to give them some money to cheer them up,” says principal John Masson. Earthquake sausage sizzleMayfair Café and Export Meat Warehouse are collaborating today (Friday March 4) to raise funds for Christchurch Earthquake Relief.From 12 noon to 2pm they will be sausage sizzling – sausages will be $2 and all proceeds will be going to the Red Cross for their relief work.

Proceeds from Upper Hutt Baptist Church’s first monthly garage sale of the year to be held tomorrow, will be donated to help victims of the Christchurch earthquakes.

“I think everybody in New Zealand has been affected by the tragedy of a second earthquake in Christchurch and the people down there are certainly in our thoughts and prayers,” says organiser Kate Turner.The garage sale will be held in the church’s Fellowship Centre on the corner of Fergusson Drive and Milton Street on Saturday March 5 starting at 10am.

Baptist garage sale

WATCH THIS SPACE!Elvis impersonator and local real-tor Brian ‘Elvis’ Childs is working up a Concert for Christchurch; multiple stages, big name bands and stars, Trentham Race course likely venue. Possibly early April.


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Why I love Upper HuttDavid DellPadre to the Police College, Archivist/Historian with the Sheet Music Archive of NZ, Director of the Take Note Singers and Leader of the Around The Piano showsThough born in Wellington, David saw the light early when he moved to Upper Hutt at two months of age (with his parents, Ray and Dorothy)! The family home in Hildreth St was shared with sisters Anne and Carol. From an early age David had a passion for music, starting piano lessons at six, joining the Upper Hutt Boys’ Choir at seven and writing his first song when eight. He attended Fraser Crescent School, Maidstone Intermediate and Upper Hutt College, where music was always David’s favourite subject (along with eating lunch). After passing his UE, David worked for Radio NZ as a sound engineer for five years, before heading to Otago University for six years studying music, drama and theology. David worked as a Presbyterian Minister in Hawke’s Bay for five years (where Ellen and Michaela

were born), then as the Pastor of Rimutaka Baptist Church for eight years (where Nathan and Ceri were born). Along with his current work as Padre at the Police College, David is also the archivist/historian with the Sheet Music Archive of NZ, runs three Take Note Singers groups and the popular monthly Around The Piano shows (there’s one on this Sunday at 2pm). He is married to Sarah and they have a blended family of seven children, including William, Oliver and Annabel.

Why I love Upper Hutt David says: When I was a teenager, I was keen to get away from Upper Hutt and see the world – well, at least Dunedin and Hawkes Bay! But, after my girls were born, the call of home was strong – and I began to see Upper Hutt in a different light, as a place that’s so family friendly, full of great places to explore the outdoors and surrounded by majestic green hills and mountains. I love the growing sense of identity, where we are emerging from being a dormitory suburb of Wellington into a place where we proudly see ourselves as unique and vibrant,

with a way of life second to none. As a Christian, I believe God has blessed us with one of the best places in the world to live; I’m very proud to be from Upper Hutt!

Favourite Place to ShopDavid says: Being a bloke, it would have to be Mitre 10 Mega. It has everything to keep a bloke happy for hours (well, almost everything). You might think I’m strange, but I love the smell of new stationery items – so Warehouse Stationery in Queen St is also on my favourites list!

Favourite Place to EatDavid says: That’s easy! It would have to be the Fig Tree Café on Fergusson Drive – the delicious food, the relaxing setting and the great staff make it my favourite place to eat. Of course, if you’re in need of food on the run, Bakery Stop in Whitemans Road, Silverstream, make great rolls, yummy chelsea buns and the best custard squares I’ve ever tasted! Favourite Place to Take Visitors to the CityDavid says: I reckon the Kaitoke Regional Park is hard to beat, with the river, the walks, the swing bridge and so many great picnic

spots – and visitors comment on how great it is to have such a beautiful area right on our doorstep! Another place we’ve taken visitors is up to the old dam which is accessed from the end of Bridge Rd – an easy walk to a cool place that so many people don’t even know exists!

Favourite Things to do with family/friendsDavid says: I love walking. Sarah and I get out as often as we can to venture around our beautiful city. One of our favourite walks is heading down to the river

by County Lane, wandering along the river trail past the Royal Wellington Golf Club, up through Trentham Memorial Park and, after a stop for a hot chocolate at the Fig, back home again. It always makes me feel like I’ve had a mini holiday! As a family, we love walking to Heretaunga Park, picking up a pack of fish and chips each on the way (at the Sunken Chip), and spending a lazy evening kicking a ball around and enjoying each other’s company. What a great place to live and play!

David and Sarah at a recent wedding which David led – “Photo by Steve O’Hagan Images” (a new Upper Hutt business).

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Last-minute ritual for the Racing Baa Blacks at Trentham Memorial Park on Saturday as the whole team heads out to groom the track.

Day of good, old-fashioned fun at City summer carnivalChildren screamed as the rides swooped and climbed, the ghosts moaned, the air rifles cracked and good fun was had by all at the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival at Trentham Memorial Park on Saturday. Dodgems thumped and bumped, plastic balloons rolled around in plastic pools, Segway scooters swirled around their area, the jeeps around their own. Giant earth moving diggers nipped delicately in their arena, showing dainty precision in their work, and sturdy pine and poplar blocks were slammed apart by the combination of axe sharpness and strength of arm and body.

It was all fun.

Mayor Wayne Guppy was right into it.

“Everyone seemed to be having a great time in these tough times,” he said. “Everyone there was probably affected by Christchurch to some degree but they were all smiling and laughing.”

As the ice creams and candy floss worked their way over faces and tee shirts (not his, of course) and tongues took on startling hues, eyes turned aloft the Rimutaka Heli Services machine took another group aloft. “It was genuine, old fashioned fun, and to see everyone in the community letting go was just great,” Mr Guppy said.

All the fun of the Fair as Upper Hutt celebrated Summer last Saturday at Trentham Memorial Park, from the Baa Blacks at far right, to the diggers and the Upper Hutt Axemen’s Club celebrating 100 years of wood chopping in the city on the left.

The tragic events in Christchurch last week are a sober reminder of the need to be prepared for an earthquake, Regional Councillor Paul Swain says.

“We have watched in disbelief as people’s lives have been turned upside down. The loss of life, the injuries, the property damage and the impact on families have played out on our TV screens. It is almost impossible to fathom the enormity of what has happened, and our hearts go out to all of those who have been affected by this trag-edy,” Mr Swain said.

“We all know that we may face a similar situation at some stage. We can minimise the impact of a quake by being prepared,” Mr Swain said.

“In most emergencies we should

be able to stay in our homes. We should plan to be self-sufficient for at least three days, as emer-gency services will be severely stretched. Emergency items should include:

• Torch with spare batteries or a self-charging torch

• Radio with spare batteries

• Wind and waterproof cloth-ing, sun hats, and strong outdoor shoes.

• First aid kit and essential medicines

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• Pet supplies

• Toilet paper and large rub-bish bags for an emergency toilet

We should also plan to have enough food and water for at least three days, including:

• At least 3 litres of water per person, per day for drinking

• Additional water for washing and cooking

• Non-perishable food (canned or dried food)

• Food, formula and drinks for babies and small children

• A primus or gas barbeque to cook on

• A can opener

“Planning ahead is the best way of reducing the impact of an earthquake on our families. More info at www.getthru.govt.nz.”

Quake has big lessons for us all - Paul Swain



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At left, New Zealand standing chop champion Patrick Barrett (right) slams through his block to win his heat, even when giving away up to 25 seconds as the backmarker. Other blocks were not so co-operative on the day- which is purely luck of the draw. Above, W Liddle and F Sefo took out the double-handed sawing as the sawdust flew.Below, the dust flew also for Mayor Wayne Guppy, but he and Waikanae sawyer H Rasmussen were not quite quick enough in the Celebrity Saw to beat Parapine owner John Moen and doluble handed champion F Sefo. Nigel Messenger, Upper Hutt Club, was third. The axemen’s carnival was the centenary celebration of woodchopping in Upper Hutt. Present was Malcolm Whiteman, proudly wearing the medal won by great grandfather Henry Whiteman in the first official chop in 1911.



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This Premium 4brm executive home stands out from the rest. Supreme entertainer’s kitchen with stone bench tops to the stunning natural colour scheme - this property has all you could wish for and more. The clever floor plan is sure to appeal to most families. Downstairs comprises 3 large bedrooms, separate living area, bathroom, great for a growing family, with the main bedroom & 2 living areas upstairs. Set alongside a native bush reserve and positioned for all day sun and privacy this property also has one of the best views in Riverstone. The architecture is timeless having its own distinctive style. Triple car garaging RV $710k. Priced at BEO $669k. Leaders ID: 86978

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Built on a fantastic site, with great design & planning, this 270sqm 5 bedrooms one level home has unobstructed views of the River & ever changing colours of the sky. A family oriented home that provides a relaxed lifestyle, with a seamless transition between indoors & out on to expansive lawns. Plenty of space for entertaining, but also private space to enjoy time out. The neutral tones allow for colour variety in furnishings & palette of materials has been keep unfussy and natural. Large welcoming front doors for your guests to arrive. The season is here. Essential viewing.




No this is not a mis-‐print! The owners are very serious about selling!! This is a 1st home buyers dream!! To be able to purchase a home at his level. Great flat section. Lots of character. Get to the open home or call Marc now to view at a time that suits. Located in a very quaint street, close to Bus & Train transport. Situated near schools, local dairy & much more. RV$265,00 BEO $255,000 Leaders ID: 87072




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A home to warm your heart. Comprising 3 bedrooms. Cosy & restful. Casual open plan kitchen dining for mealtime conversation & relaxation. Double garage, carport, 2 detached sheds. The house is newly decorated, polished architraves & windows.Amazing cottage garden laden with an abundance of flowers, trees & shrubs. Alot to offer a couple, perhaps thinking of retirement options. This property is something very special. Fully fenced for a young family to enjoy. The section size is 892sqm (approx) so plenty of room to establish that much wanted vege garden. The owners have made their home in Australia & want Sold. GV $325k. Vendors will consider all offers in writing on 10th March 2011, 4pm, Upper Hutt Office Leaders ID: 86872

This Premium 4brm executive home stands out from the rest. Supreme entertainer’s kitchen with stone bench tops to the stunning natural colour scheme - this property has all you could wish for and more. The clever floor plan is sure to appeal to most families. Downstairs comprises 3 large bedrooms, separate living area, bathroom, great for a growing family, with the main bedroom & 2 living areas upstairs. Set alongside a native bush reserve and positioned for all day sun and privacy this property also has one of the best views in Riverstone. The architecture is timeless having its own distinctive style. Triple car garaging RV $710k. Priced at BEO $669k. Leaders ID: 86978


Future occupants of this luxurious, well established home will have so much to enjoy from the contemporary innovative design, high stud ceilings that create a real feeling of space to the bountiful, 4 bedrooms, each with a view & large open plan living areas with hints of dramatic shades of colour. Exquisite tiled bathrooms. Beautiful, simple design so as not to detract from the stunning garden & river views. Surround yourself with style. This home has everything a dedicated entertainer could imagine & all the comforts of modern fixtures & fittings that makes life so comfortable. You will be impressed & inspired by viewing this home. RV $485,000 BY NEGOTIATION Leaders ID: 87046

Built on a fantastic site, with great design & planning, this 270sqm 5 bedroom one level home has unobstructed views of the River & ever changing colours of the sky. A family oriented home that provides a relaxed lifestyle, with a seamless transition between indoors & out on to expansive lawns. Plenty of space for entertaining, but also private space to enjoy time out. The neutral tones allow for colour variety in furnishings & palette of materials has been keep unfussy and natural. Large welcoming front doors for your guests to arrive. The season is here. Essential viewing.




No this is not a mis-print! The owners are very serious about selling!! This is a 1st home buyers dream!! To be able to purchase a home at his level. Great flat section. Lots of character. Get to the open home or call Marc now to view at a time that suits. Located in a very quaint street, close to Bus & Train transport. Situated near schools, local dairy & much more. RV$265,00 BEO $255,000 Leaders ID: 87072




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Trentham Gardens Function & Event Centre is a long established and popular venue for wedding receptions. However it specializes in providing a venue for the cer-emony, photos and the reception all on the same site.“This is very popular for couples with elderly relatives, friends and family or with very young children among the guests,” they say.“It can be simpler and more re-laxed not to have to move ven-ues.”Trentham Gardens Function & Event Centre offers a variety of options for both indoor and out-door ceremonies and receptions.

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Wedding PlannerWedding Plannerto walk down a red carpet aisle to a romantic white gazebo in the peaceful garden setting. Followed by an indoor reception.Trentham Gardens offers a choice of cocktail, buffet or BBQ style ca-tering for 4 to 300.Outdoor photo backdrops are nu-merous and varied.

Celebrant or Minister?It’s a little known fact that you don’t have to have an established rela-tionship with a local church to be married in one. Many local church-es will welcome an inquiry or al-ternatively a celebrant - who can conduct the wedding in a church, outdoors or at a function venue - is a popular option.Graham Small a long standing Upper Hutt resident and marriage celebrant who places emphasis on the personal aspect of the service

- in particular the wedding vows. With 17 years experience as a celebrant Graham says he enjoys working with couples to plan the special day to be everything they want it to be. As a trained minister Graham is able to provide a Chris-tian perspective if required and is also happy to design a secular cer-emony for those who prefer. While the first contact with a cel-

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A popular trend these days is to use a family ring - one that belonged to one of the couple’s parents or grandparents. These can be re sized to fit or remodeled to create a new ring while still retaining that family connection. Local jeweller, Everson Manufacturing Jewellers can help with advice on how best to do this.Everson Manufacturing Jewellers is a well established Main Street identity and has been in business since 1982. They have a wide variety of rings on display which can be resized quickly and conveniently or they are happy to design and make a ring to suit the couple. “I couldn’t even hope to count the exact number of wedding and engagement rings we have made,” says jeweller Alan Everson. Their steady flow of customers is testimony to the reputation Everson Manufacturing Jewellers has for quality and service.The Dress quality and service.he Dress

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A popular trend these days is to use a family ring - one that be-longed to one of the couple’s par-ents or grandparents. These can be re sized to fit or remodeled to create a new ring while still retain-ing that family connection. Local jeweller, Everson Manufacturing Jewellers can help with advice on how best to do this.Everson Manufacturing Jewellers is a well established Main Street identity and has been in business since 1982. They have a wide va-riety of rings on display which can be resized quickly and conven-iently or they are happy to design and make a ring to suit the couple. “I couldn’t even hope to count the exact number of wedding and en-gagement rings we have made,” says jeweller Alan Everson. Their steady flow of customers is testi-mony to the reputation Everson Manufacturing Jewellers has for quality and service.

The latest trend in buying a wed-ding dress is to select one online, according to So and Sew’s Leanne Giles.“The dress is then altered for the perfect fit!” she says.“The selection available online is so impressive that brides are given such an amazing choice.” “It’s then very simple to bring it in and I can make any size altera-tions required,” she says.Another popular idea is for the bride to have her mother or grand-mother’s dress altered to fit and Leanne can help with this.She can also make to measure.

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friends – more and more brides are choosing not only to get their wedding makeup done at Diva Beauty, you can also book a Hen’s Night function at this Main Street business.“For the perfect makeup, book the Bridal Pamper Package - open up the bubbly, relax and enjoy a little indulgence,” says one recent bride.

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offer a quality service where the couple can rely on hav-ing great photos after their big day. Colorpace is Upper Hutt’s only digital photo lab offering quality wedding photographs as well as all special occa-sions.Keep it local –Keep it local –Keep it local some of the best and most experienced wedding service providers are right here in Up-per Hutt, The Upper Hutt Star encourages you to support them.

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By MARY-ANNE THOMSONLocal seamstress Leanne Giles is following in her mother’s footsteps.She opened her new business “So and Sew” at 17 Main Street last week.So and Sew offers a clothing alterations, repairs and made to measure clothing.Leanne’s mother Enid, ran Arcade Alterations for 16 years.Leeanne, who has a Wellington Polytechnic Certificate in Fashion

Design & Technology says she is looking forward to offering Upper Hutt people a quality service.Her new clothing alterations business will be open 5 days a week 10.00 – 3.00 Monday to Friday and 10-6 Thursdays. Leanne was educated, raised and started her career in Upper Hutt. After leaving Heretaunga College, her first job was with her now neighbour, Chez Elle Bridal Boutique, helping with hire garments and specialist bead work. This inspired her to develop her skills further and train as a Fashion Designer. After qualifying, at she opened a business offering bridal gowns and alteration services in central Wellington. She had many Upper Hutt clients in Wellington who even then sewed a seed of an idea about opening in her home town.After 11 successful years she took a break to raise her two boys Harrison (6) and Riley (3) with her husband Andrew. Many people may recognise her from this “break”. As well as raising her children, she also worked part time in the clothing industry.Leanne is excited to be returning to her much enjoyed work. She says by basing herself in her home town, she will be able to have the best of all worlds. She says she is looking forward to welcoming her Wellington clients who encouraged her to open in Upper Hutt, to her new location, along with new clients.Leanne’s family has had a long association with locally run

businesses – as well as Enid running Arcade Alterations, her uncle also ran a Coffee Lounge in Main Street for many years and her husband Andrew currently works at the Cossie Club as a Duty Manager. Leanne held a special open evening last week to showcase her skills to Upper Hutt people including local MP Chris Hipkins (pictured with Leanne).

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Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau’s major fundraiser for the year is a Trash and Treasure Sale to be held on Saturday March 12.From 9am-1pm the sale offers “something for everyone” according to co-ordinator Penny Muir.There will be bric a brac, toys, books, jigsaws, lined and household items.The sale will be held at the Citizens Advice Bureau at 18 Logan Street.“Not Sure – Ask us” is what Citizen’s Advice is about.“It’s a service where the public can go into a Citizens Advice Bureau for anything and receive help, no question is too big or too small,” Mrs Muir says.“If we don’t know the answer, then we will find someone who does.“We can advise people of their rights and responsibilities in all areas including consumer, tenancy, employment, family law as well as giving them contacts for clubs, organizations and support groups in our area. More info ph 5289040, or [email protected].

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By MARY-ANNE THOMSONFor the first time ever, the New Zealand Cheerleading Academy has opened its classes to boys.While the academy has been operating in Upper Hutt for nine-years, last week was the first time boys from eight to 13 years old were able to join the classes.And those who did loved it.“Cheerleading is about being strong and athletic, which can only be achieved through dedication and hard work,” says coach co-ordinator, Karen Russell. “It requires body strength, fitness, flexibility, stamina and does not mean being ‘thin’ (contrary to any perceptions),” she says.“So why wouldn’t it be suitable for boys?“We have had so much demand we decided to bite the bullet and do it she says.”Boys in class is not the only new thing for NZCA this year. They are also based at a new venue. Classes are now being held at the YMCA Gym, Somme Road Heretaunga. Previously they were held at Heretaunga College, but with a rebuild there underway, the location was not available this year.“We thank Heretaunga College for the use of their facility and are very excited to have moved to the YMCA gym in Heretaunga, a fantastic venue with brilliant facilities which will enable the club to grow and foster even more community involvement,” Karen says.NZCA was started in Upper Hutt at Oxford Crescent School in 2002 - all classes were taught by

Karen and fees with in line with other dance classes in the city at the time. umbers grew quickly and in 2006 a club was formed, which enabled fees to drop and even more young women became involved in the sport. During a typical NZCA cheerleading year students cover cheers, chants, jumps, dance, stunts, pyramids, marching, gymnastics and many more activities. They perform in the community, do volunteer work and sit international syllabus exams. They do not compete.Lessons are based on Cheer Technique; the first structured cheerleading syllabus whose standards are endorsed by The British Cheerleading Association and administered by The International Dance Teachers Association. With NZCA, students are able to gain internationally recognised cheerleading qual-ifications both as a student and as a coach. “It’s not just the performing, voluntary work and exams though,” says Karen. “This is a great sport for the social side – meeting new people, making new friends, attending social gatherings and being involved with a fantastic bunch of students all striving for the same thing is great.Regular class times are:- Sparklers (5-7yrs) Thursdays 4-5pm, Angels (8-12 yrs) Thursdays 5 - 6.30pm, Stormers (13+) Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30pm.For more information call Karen on 527 8009 or email [email protected]

“It’s not about going ‘rah rah’ in little skirts, but about being the biggest and best person you can be first and then focusing on the dancing and chanting next.

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By MARY-ANNE THOMSONPinehaven School six year old, Xavier Lloyd (pictured) is one of the first children in Upper Hutt to participate in a new programme, moveMprove, designed to have all kiwi kids moving well, staying well, and enjoying physical activity for life .moveMprove is a GymSports New Zealand’s Foundation Skills Programme, which is to be run this year in schools, clubs and community facilities around NZ by accredited coaches.Rimutaka Gymsports has been accredited to run the programme and Pinehaven is the first local school to take up the offer.Sessions started last week with separate one-hour sessions for seniors, juniors and middle schoolers. It’s not all about gymnastics - every student will have one session a week for eight weeks learning movements designed to aid participation in all sports and life in general.Each week there will be a different focus skill – last week it was

landings – children participated in a variety of activities to help them with the skills required.GymSports NZ National Development Manager, Tas Evan who the developed the programme, was at the school for the first day and National Foundation Skills Manager, Shelley Gilliver was on hand at all sessions during the first week. She will be back again at the end.The programme receives funding from the National Government’s

Kiwisport allocation so there is minimal cost involved for schools and families.Rimutaka Gymsports are talking with other schools in Upper Hutt about delivering the programme this year – they have a target of 1000 students being involved this year. “This is a very exciting opportunity for the school children of Upper Hutt to become more physically active and prepare for any future sports involvement. It will also help the club to build stronger connections with the school community,” Rimutaka Gymsports manager, Julie Shanks says.“We hope other schools will be keen to participate.”

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This weekThis weekend SoonWhat’s on in Upper HuttToday• Pre-schoolersCookingclasses.10am-11am or 1pm-2pm. (Every Fridayuntil April 8) Charge applies. Phone9381552formoreinfoorregistration.• Busy Hands. A preschoolprogrammefor3–5yearolds.Children’sarea,UpperHuttLibrary.10.30–11.15am.• Sit and Be Fit. 1.30pm (EveryFriday)Connections,541FergussonDrive,Trentham(nexttotheFireStation).EntrybyGold coindonation.More infophone5280980.• Rimutaka Renegades InlineHockey Under 10’s and Under 12’ssessions.Newplayerswelcome.6pm-8pm(EveryFriday)34BGoodshedRoad,[email protected]• KaropotiClassicmountainbikerace. From10am. Entry fees apply.Moreinfowww.karapoti.co.nz• Salvation Army National YouthBand plays at Timberlea Park 11.30am.Freesausagesizzletofollow.Allwelcome.• Salvation Army Youth BandfreeconcertattheSalvationArmyCitadel,FergussonDrive,6.30pm.• SegwayXtreme,HuttRiverTrail,Poets Park. 10am to 4pm. Fees Apply.Ridersmustbeover45kg.Moreinfophone8304041.• Healthy Homes, HappyPockets.AroofwaterharvestingworkshopPinehavenCommunityHallMoreinfovisitwww.transitiontowns.org.nz/upperhutt orMax049707630• Skate Workshop for 13 to 18year olds. 12 noon till 1pm. MaidstoneMax. More info? www.facebook.com/

YouthtownUpperHutt or call Jade on5279730. • “The Garage Sale with a BigDifference”, Fellowship Hall, Upper HuttBaptist Church, Cnr Fergusson Drive andMilton Street. Starts 10am. Proceeds tohelpChristchurchEarthquakevictims.Freemorningtea.• Public Rollerskating session.3-5pm (every Saturday) Upper HuttRollerskating Club, 34B Goodshed Road.Chargeapplies.MoreinfophoneChrison5297551.• Golder’sCottage,HistoricPlace& Museum, 707 Fergusson Drive, UpperHutt open every Saturday 1.30 – 4pm(groupvisitsbyarrangementPh5282-855)• ZumbaToningclasses. Family-friendly classes for parents and kidstogether. 10.30am every Saturday atAnita’s Dance Academy, 175 Main St.Chargeapplies.MoreinfoAnita5270384• Latin inspired cardio vascularfitnessclass.TheNutritionClub,153MainStreet,11.30am-12.30pm.Chargesapply.InfophoneSusanon526-9498.• “StabatMater–ACollaborativeJourney” – a collection of abstractpaintings inspired by Vivaldi’s StabatMater.MountMaruaGallery, Expressions.Until Mar 13. Opening hours visit www.expressions.org.nzSunday• Rimutaka Inline Hockey ClubOpen House, “give it a go” free [email protected]• Bike the Hutt River trail. 9amstart.Under14’smustbeaccompaniedbyanadultover13.Nomorethan3childrenper adult. More info www.bikethetrail.co.nz• Maidstone Miniature RailwayTrainRidesonly$1.00perperson.1.00to4.00pm,weatherpermitting,inMaidstonePark. All passengers welcome, infants tograndparents.• ‘AroundThe Piano’. 2-3.30pm.Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 LaneStreet.• Kiwi Family Storytime. UpperHutt Libraray 2pm. This is the launch of

family storytime for 2011 and celebratesNZBookMonth!Allageswelcome!• “Sallie” Celebration. TheNational Youth Band leads the morningmeeting at the Salvation Army Citadel,FergussonDrive.10.30am.Allwelcome.• Women Only Swim night from7pm (EverySunday fromFeb13).Pool isrunbywomenforwomen,Halfpriceentry.Moreinfophone5272113.This WeekMonday• UpperHuttLibraryBusyBodies.Stories,rhymesandmusicfor1–3yearolds. 10.30 – 11am every Monday andThursday.FREE.• Upper Hutt Chess Club meets7.30pm (every Monday) Hapai Club,opposite UH Railway Station. More info,phoneRogerSmith,971-6528.• Tai Chi For Seniors. 1.30pm(every Monday) St Margaret’s Church,Dunns Street, Silverstream. More info:9770797.• ZumbaToningclasses. Family-friendlyclasses–parentsandkidscangetfittogether.10amand8pmeveryMondayat Anita’s Dance Academy, 175 Main St.Charge applies. More info call Anita 5270384.• Latin-inspired cardiovascularfitnessclass.TheNutritionClub,153MainStreet, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Charges apply.InfophoneSusanon526-9498.Tuesday• Sit and Be Fit. 10am (EveryTuesday) Connections, 541 FergussonDrive,Trentham (next to theFireStation).Entry by Gold coin donation. Moreinformationphone5280980.• WorkShop for homeeducatedstudents. Upper Hutt Public Library10.30am.• SeniorNetUpperHuttcomputerclassesfor50’sup.1.30pm(every1st,2ndand4thTuesdayofthemonth).CityArcade.5278806formoreinfo.Wednesday• Trentham5KSeriesforrunners,joggers and walkers. 6-7pm TrenthamMemorial Park, Barton Road, outsideUnitedHarriersClubrooms.Chargeapplies.

ContactShonaon9776190.• TheGrind:4pmtill6pm AscotCinema Café. visit www.facebook.com/YouthtownUpperHutt• Upper Hutt Scottish CountryDanceClub.7.30-9.30pmWesleyCentre,BenzieAve.Casualclothingandsoftshoesrequired. No partner needed. First nightfree.MoreinfoMarion5263447.• UpperHuttLibraryBusyBabies.For babies 0 – 1 years. 10.30am everyWednesday.• ZumbaToningclasses. Family-friendly classes – parents and kids canget fit together. 10 am and 8 pm everyWednesday at Anita’s Dance Academy,175 Main St. Charge applies. More infocallAnita5270384• Latin-inspired cardiovascularfitness class. Totara Park Scout Hall,California Drive, Totara Park, 7pm-8pm.Chargesapply.InfophoneSusanon526-9498.Thursday• Pre-schoolers Cookingclasses.10am-11amor1pm-2pm.(EveryThursday until April 7) Charge applies.Phone 9381552 for more information orregistration.• UpperHuttLibraryBusyBodies.Stories,rhymesandmusicfor1–3yearolds.10.30–11amweekly.FREE.

• Salvation Army weekly ladiesmeeting,10am,695FergussonDr.Womenof all ages welcome. Gold donation isappreciated.More info phoneAnne 567-5154orDulcie973-3183.

Friday

• BusyHandsfor3–5yearolds.Children’s area at Upper Hutt Library.10.30–11.15am.

• Chill – Youth Town event foryoung people with DJ, graffiti art, pool,tabletennisandrockband.6-10pm.YouthTown,MaidstonePark.Free.

• Sit and Be Fit. 1.30pm (EveryFriday)Connections,541FergussonDrive,Trentham (next to the FireStation). Entryby Gold coin donation. More informationphone5280980.

Time for a spot of, um body painting for Sasha Robinson at the Wallaceville PlayCentre’s recent Open Day.


• 16 Upper Hutt Star, Friday, January 14, 2011

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EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. EASYPAY® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SMITHS CITY (SOUTHERN) LIMITED. MINIMUM PURCHASE FOR EASYPAY® OPTION IS $499 (OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE LESS THAN $499). ALL FINANCE OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL CREDIT GRANTING PROCEDURES. AN INSURANCE CHARGE AND CREDIT FEES ARE REQUIRED. A DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED ON COMPUTERS, MOBILE PHONES, CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS AND NEW ACCOUNTS. INTEREST IS CHARGED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, HOWEVER IF YOU COMPLETE THE ACCOUNT IN FULL WITHIN THE EASYPAY® OPTION PERIOD ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS THE CREDIT FEES AND INSURANCE CHARGE. WEEKLY PAYMENTS IF STATED ARE BASED ON A 36 MONTH TERM AND INCLUDE BOOKING AND CREDIT FEES, INSURANCE & INTEREST CHARGE. SELECTED COMPUTERS, GAME CONSOLES & SOME PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DISCOUNT OR EASYPAY® OPTIONS OFFERS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, DISPLAY ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED. DEPENDING ON COLOUR AND COMBINATION, SOME LOUNGE FURNITURE MAY HAVE TO BE ORDERED TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. ALL OFFERS PRICES IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT ARE VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OR WHILE STOCKS LAST. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SOME STORES.

68 Queen Street, UPPER HUTT Ph: 894-3654 | Porirua Mega Centre - Semple St, PORIRUA Ph: 9225830 Cnr Rangitikei & John F Kennedy Drive, PALMERSTON NORTH Ph: 355-1788

*Trade-In is for your old lounge suite in good overall condition

EVERYTHING IS REDUCED!*EVERYTHING IS REDUCED!*SALE!SALE!SALE!MASSIVE

*EXCLUDES SOME PROMOTIONAL GOODS & SMART SAVER ITEMS

EASYPAY OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE AND CREDIT FEES.

CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS.

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499 12 ON EVERYTHING OVER $49912121212 EASYPAY1212PLUS GET

MONTHS

GEMINI QUEENSIZE MATTRESS AND BASEFabulous! The great Torquezone system combined with supple comfort layers provide fantastic comfort and awesome back support. Sleep easy on this amazing value bed.

PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

combined with supple comfort

WAS $179999

NOW

$99999SAVE $800

ROULETTE 3+2 SEATER LOUNGE SUITE

$239999 OR

$169999with $700

trade-in*

TH-P46U20 46”VIERA FULL HD PLASMA • 600Hz Sub Field Drive • Viera Image Viewer • 2,000,000:1 Contrast • HDMI X 3SKU: 7493182

46”

Buy this Panasonic High Defi nition TV and receive a DMP-BD65GN-K Blu-Ray Player worth $349.99 via redemption

bonus

• 600Hz Sub Field Drive • Viera Image Viewer • 2,000,000:1 Contrast • HDMI X 3

WAS $169999

NOW

$135999SAVE $340

TH-L32U20Z 32” FULL HD LCD TV• Viera Image Viewer – SD Card slot – Viera Tools • HDMI x 3 • Intelligent Scene Controller • PC Input • USB SKU: 7532872

LESS THAN $15 PER WEEKLESS THAN $8 PER WEEK

LESS THAN $11 PER WEEK


32”

WAS $89999

NOW

$64999SAVE $250

Smiths City’s Christchurch Head Office has been seriously damaged by the earthquake and regular advertising material is not available.The Upper Hutt Star is providing this advert as a contribution to help. The Upper Hutt Star is keen tp promote the concept of shopping locally and with such an extensive range of products at very competitive deals there every reason to visit Smiths City’s Upper Hutt Store on Queen Street.

BuyLocal68QueenStUpperHuttPh8943654

7061 MW

EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. EASYPAY® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SMITHS CITY (SOUTHERN) LIMITED. MINIMUM PURCHASE FOR EASYPAY® OPTION IS $499 (OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE LESS THAN $499). ALL FINANCE OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL CREDIT GRANTING PROCEDURES. AN INSURANCE CHARGE AND CREDIT FEES ARE REQUIRED. A DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED ON COMPUTERS, MOBILE PHONES, CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS AND NEW ACCOUNTS. INTEREST IS CHARGED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, HOWEVER IF YOU COMPLETE THE ACCOUNT IN FULL WITHIN THE EASYPAY® OPTION PERIOD ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS THE CREDIT FEES AND INSURANCE CHARGE. WEEKLY PAYMENTS IF STATED ARE BASED ON A 36 MONTH TERM AND INCLUDE BOOKING AND CREDIT FEES, INSURANCE & INTEREST CHARGE. SELECTED COMPUTERS, GAME CONSOLES & SOME PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DISCOUNT OR EASYPAY® OPTIONS OFFERS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, DISPLAY ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED. DEPENDING ON COLOUR AND COMBINATION, SOME LOUNGE FURNITURE MAY HAVE TO BE ORDERED TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. ALL OFFERS PRICES IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT ARE VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OR WHILE STOCKS LAST. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SOME STORES.

68 Queen Street, UPPER HUTT Ph: 894-3654 | Porirua Mega Centre - Semple St, PORIRUA Ph: 9225830 Cnr Rangitikei & John F Kennedy Drive, PALMERSTON NORTH Ph: 355-1788

*Trade-In is for your old lounge suite in good overall condition

EVERYTHING IS REDUCED!*EVERYTHING IS REDUCED!*SALE!SALE!SALE!MASSIVE

*EXCLUDES SOME PROMOTIONAL GOODS & SMART SAVER ITEMS

EASYPAY OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE AND CREDIT FEES.

CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS.

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499 12 ON EVERYTHING OVER $49912121212 EASYPAY1212PLUS GET

MONTHS

GEMINI QUEENSIZE MATTRESS AND BASEFabulous! The great Torquezone system combined with supple comfort layers provide fantastic comfort and awesome back support. Sleep easy on this amazing value bed.

PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

combined with supple comfort

WAS $179999

NOW

$99999SAVE $800

ROULETTE 3+2 SEATER LOUNGE SUITE

$239999 OR

$169999with $700

trade-in*

TH-P46U20 46”VIERA FULL HD PLASMA • 600Hz Sub Field Drive • Viera Image Viewer • 2,000,000:1 Contrast • HDMI X 3SKU: 7493182

46”

Buy this Panasonic High Defi nition TV and receive a DMP-BD65GN-K Blu-Ray Player worth $349.99 via redemption

bonus

• 600Hz Sub Field Drive • Viera Image Viewer • 2,000,000:1 Contrast • HDMI X 3

WAS $169999

NOW

$135999SAVE $340

TH-L32U20Z 32” FULL HD LCD TV• Viera Image Viewer – SD Card slot – Viera Tools • HDMI x 3 • Intelligent Scene Controller • PC Input • USB SKU: 7532872

LESS THAN $15 PER WEEKLESS THAN $8 PER WEEK



32”

WAS $89999

NOW

$64999SAVE $250

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