Country School Brings Back Memories of Youth
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Vol. 24 No 2, February 13, 2015 www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial ISSN 2324-2337, ISSN 2324-2345 Inside... Country school brings Dispute holds up back memories of youth skate park page 2. Opunake High School’s new principal is Simon Fuller. He hails from the Wellingt on region, professionally speaking, where he was As- sistant Principal at Naenae College for two years. Earlier he held the same position at Taita College for three years. He was born and bred even further south in a small West Candidate endorsed Coast (South Island) town by Greens. Page 10. called Hari Hari. “It’s even smaller than Opu- nake,” he quips. Opunake reminds him of his boyhood town with its special val- ues and caring community. Simon trained as a second- ary teacher in Christchurch attending the Christchurch Six out of six College of Education and for James Lang- the University of Canterbury. ton. Page 19. In his science degree Si- mon majored in chem- istry and geology. When he read about the job vacancy he thought he’d like to look into it further. On his arrival in the town he was immediately smitten. “I just felt like I had come home.” He was also was drawn to the appearance of Iconic building the school and grounds. no more. Page 7. Simon Fuller, the newly appointed Principal of Opunake High School. “Such a beauti- ful site,” he said. welcome from the school principle will be ensuring the of staff. vey what a fantastic school An uplifting moment was and wider community. school motto is maintained For relaxation Simon likes he’s arrived at and fully meeting the Board of Trust- “It’s certainly a beautiful “Growing good people for a to fi sh, tramp and sit down appreciates the fulsome wel- ees, whom Simon describes environment, but it’s the rapidly changing world.” with a good book. He espe- come he’s had from every- as, “salt of the earth” people. people which make it a spe- However his very fi rst pri- cially enjoys the books of one. Of his staff, students and Of the school gener- cial place,” he says. ority, he feels, is getting to Clive Cussler, as well as sci- parents he concludes. “I’m ally he says, “The val- It is early days in his new know everyone on the staff. ence fi ction. looking forward to working Wooden comput- ues, pride and people of position, so Simon is still To this end he is having half Finally, Simon wants to con- with such great people.” ers? See page 24 for the place sold it for me.” considering his special goals hour (minimum) meetings Percy Thomson Gal- for the school, but his guiding with every single member lery’s latest exhibition. 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Chorus has also declined 4SQUARE 45 146 GILL ST to meet again around the time to tell the Dodds why they do 77 TASMAN ST of going to print. not want to renew the lease OPUNAKE NEW PLYMOUTH 06 761 8668 PH 06 757 5582 Chorus who own the pur- and what they intend to do pose built post offi ce from OPEN 7am to 9pm EVERYDAY! which the postal service has Continued page 3. See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz For advertising or editorial please phone/fax (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to: Letters to the Editor 23 Napier Street, Opunake. HARDINGS LLettersetters ttoo tthehe Fax: (06) 761 7016 FUNERAL SERVICES LTD email: [email protected] 17 REGENT ST HAWERA EEditorditor You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must Our professional attention to detail supply your name and address to us. & empathy is our hallmark B.B.C. 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Common sense tells the infi nitely more complex than wars, disease, famines Not all will recognise that BUSES students, and us, that a a computer or an amoeba. and natural disasters wipe Jesus is the Creator of all working computer occurring But here’s the point. If a out parts of His creation. things. But to those who • VANS by pure chance is impossible. computer and its programs That is not what Christians do He offers eternal life. Yet many of us blithely cannot occur by random teach or believe at all. God John 1 v1-14 • TOUR BUSES accept that an infi nitely chance then nor can life! sent many teachers, prophets Richard Oliver more complex machine, Each one needs a designer and leaders to help and guide a living cell, happened by and a programmer. By His people. He even got Eltham Message Church ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDING chance, and built itself. default any such creator some to write His thoughts www.messagechurch.com FOR HIRE $35 per day, $50 weekend. More than 6 days $30 per day. 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Verifying her and wrecked two sheds there was really nothing the former Commercial claims has not been easy, built over what she says here for the children. We Hotel site in January, as Ms Green has refused is an abnormally large put a survey out and asked but neighbour Patricia to tell us where she thinks septic tank, ripping off them what they wanted, Green objected, saying the septic tank is, and has the lid in the process. and a skate and leisure the council bowled up and refused Council entry to her The effects of the damage park was top of the list.” Registered offi ce: 23 Napier Street, Opunake wrecked her septic tank, property. 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