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Pulling Together for Kent Royal honour for Franklin County Elaine 3 Designer's recipe for success 9 NEWSThursday, June 8, 2017 Pulling together for Kent JOHN BOYNTON more than $24,000 so far. Last week, a fundraiser auc- The Franklin community is tion at Town Mouse in Pukekohe, rallying around a sick Pukekohe where various businesses donated solo dad in his battle to receive goods and their services, raised vital medical treatment in Aust- $4343. ralia. Kent said he was blown away This Saturday from 10am, a by the generosity shown at the support ride and row event is auction and the donations being held to fundraise for Kent through givealittle. Allan at Franklin Pool and Franklin Pool and Leisure Leisure in Pukekohe. facility manager Zubran Nabi Last month, Kent, who has a encouraged the community to rare genetic disorder known as join in on this weekend’s row and Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) syn- ride fundraiser. drome, shared his story with the ‘‘Our goal is to ride and row Franklin County News about his over 500km on the day for Kent. If goal to raise $50,000 for treatment. you wish to take part in this event Over the past 17 years Kent has please visit our Facebook page or undergone multiple brain call the centre and book in a surgeries and several treatments time.’’ to shrink tumours. Members could pledge and In 2015, Kent was told a tumour donate on the day by riding or first found in 2002 had grown and rowing, Nabi said. metastasized to the liver and was Other activities will include a now inoperable. group exercise marathon from Recently, he has been told he 10am-3pm, face painting for chil- has a year to live and his best dren, pre-school activities, kid’s chance of shrinking the tumour fitness games, fitness challenges was to undergo Peptide Receptor for adults. Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), a Kent Allan and Franklin Pool and Leisure facility manager Zubran Nabi prepare for this weekend’s row and ride There will also be a swim form of molecular targeted ther- fundraiser. JOHN BOYNTON/FAIRFAX NZ clinic in which children can join apy, in Melbourne. Pukekohe Swimming Club’s His two children, Shawna, 16 Seth has also been diagnosed the aisle. I’d love to see their tell me they love me all the time.’’ National Age Group champions and Seth, 14, were the reasons with VHL. grandchildren,’’ Kent said. The six-week treatment cost Zac Dell, Kiana Swain and Kent said he was fundraising to ‘‘I’m not finished with them. I ‘‘They’re good kids, they love $50,000, so Kent started a Tavarnya Howe in the heated receive treatment. wanna see them walking down me to bits they give me hugs and givealittle page, which has raised pool. Miss Universe crown in sight RUWADE BRYANT always had a desire to compete in Out of the 200 hopefuls, just 50 broadcast a ‘minisode’. pageant competitions, but last were selected to attend a ‘stiletto Parkinson said this year’s Miss Glenbrook’s Rebecca Parkinson is year the she decided she wanted camp’ where they all took part in Universe New Zealand compe- in the running to be the next Miss to challenge herself. ‘‘I just modelling, dancing, make-up tition would be different to pre- Universe New Zealand. wanted to try something new that tutorials and media training. vious years. One of the major The University of Auckland I haven’t tried before. From there, 30 women were changes to the competition is get- student was one of 200 other ‘‘I enjoy acting and modelling . eliminated leaving just 20 - includ- ting rid of the bikini show. women in New Zealand who regis- . I thought by doing this, I’d be ing Parkinson. ‘‘It’s not just all about what we tered to be a part of the 2017 Miss able to get out of my comfort zone Parkinson and the 19 other look like. We participate in an Universe New Zealand compe- a little bit,’’ she said. She applied girls will soon ditch the country entrepreneurial challenge,’’ said tition. for the competition in August last for a retreat to the sun, at an Parkinson. The grand final will be Rebecca Parkinson is competing to Parkinson, 20, who studies a year, and after much anticipation, undisclosed location overseas, live streamed on the Miss Uni- become Miss Universe New Zealand. Bachelor of Arts majoring in Parkinson received a phone call where they will pose for the cam- verse New Zealand website on RUWADE BRYANT/FAIRFAX NZ Chinese and Japanese, hasn’t from the organisers in March. era during a bikini shoot and August 12. News, reviews and street barbecues See it all on your local noticeboard 2 FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS, JUNE 8, 2017 stuff.co.nz YOUR PAPER, YOUR PLACE 1. CYNTHIA FORTITUDE’S FAREWELL This newspaper is subject to NZ Press A musical comedy, Saturday June Council procedures. 10, 7.30pm. St Andrews Anglican A complaint must first FROM Church, Pukekohe. Bookings be directed in writing, essential, contact Vanessa 09 within one month of THE 2385910 or publication, to the editor’s email address. [email protected] If not satisfied with the response, the EDITOR complaint may be referred to the Press Council. PO Box 10-879, 2. LEGO AT VINTAGE The Terrace, Wellington 6143. RAILWAY Or use the online complaint form at Wow, the people of Franklin truly From 10am-4pm at Waiuku War www.presscouncil.org.nz Please are giving. Memorial Town Hall, June 11. Steam include copies of the article and all Last week John reported on trains running all day, tickets 1 correspondence with the publication. the plight of Pukekohe solo dad included display entry. Book at CONTENTS Kent Allan - desperate to get to www.gvr.co.nz otherwise $5pp 5. Police Melbourne for vital medical admission to display. 6. Backyard Banter treatment to lengthen his life and 10-11. Conversations give him more time with his 3. MATARIKI ART 12-13. What’s On beloved children. Contemporary Maori art exhibition 15-30. Property Since then, his story has gone opens from Saturday, June 10 at 33-38. Sport viral - it’s all over social medial New Zealand Steel Gallery, Franklin and locals are digging deep to help to do list Arts Centre. NEIGHBOURLY Kent cross the Tasman for 2 3 For all the latest local news and surgery. 4. CALENDAR GIRLS photos, to connect with your Already more than $24,000 has Presented by OSPA, June 10, 8pm. community, and to read the digital been donated to Kent’s givealittle Held at the OSPA Theatre, edition of the Franklin County News, page - a marvellous effort - and Pukekohe. Tickets available from head to the Franklin County News this weekend that total is set to The Goodness Grocer, 216-218 King Neighbourly page at rise even more. St, Pukekohe www.neighbourly.co.nz Franklin Sport Swim and HAVE YOUR SAY Fitness in Pukekohe and the 5. SOUTH CITY SOUNDZ What’s going on in your community Belgravia team are hosting a fun From 2pm June 11 at St Andrews or street? Email fundraiser for Kent’s cause on Centre, 85 Queen St Waiuku. Entry 4 5 [email protected] Saturday - and locals are $5. Afternoon tea follows concert. encouraged to come along and show their support. All the details are on page 1. Contact us OFFICE: 09 237 0400. ADDRESS: 217 King St, PO Box 14, Pukekohe. NEWS DIRECTOR: Julie Kaio, [email protected], 09 237 Julie Kaio 0410, 027 204 2958 AREA SALES MANAGER: Pamela Ryan, 027 294 1405, [email protected] SALES INQUIRIES: Angela News Director Dunn, 09 237 0419, 027 276 1758, [email protected]. EDITORIAL: John Boynton 09 237 0404, [email protected], Ruwade Bryant, 09 237 0413, [email protected], Briar Hubbard, 09 237 0406, [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS 09 237 0400, [email protected] Luen Changes to Auckland’s water and Dental Centre wastewater charges 15% OFF We’d like to let you know that the amount you pay for water and wastewater services will change from 1 July 2017. on dentures for new patients The adjustment is necessary to cover increased service delivery costs and the need to invest in new and existing infrastructure to cater for Auckland’s growing population. Specials for this month All of the money we receive from you goes into operating, maintaining and expanding our infrastructure. We do not receive any additional funding from Auckland Council or the We are welcoming new patients for a full exam, xrays and government, nor do we pay a dividend to Auckland Council. clean and polish for only $89 *conditions apply. New charges No periodontal treatment or deep scaling. AU-7688838AE 15% discount on treatment for new patients with Gold Card Domestic customers Non-domestic customers *Excludes $89 special above Water Water Volumetric charge: Volumetric charge: Open Mon – Fri Increases from $1.444 to $1.480 per 1,000 litres. Increases from $1.444 to $1.480 ($1.256 to Luenuen DentalDental CentreCentr 8.30am til 5.30pm 56 Seddon St, Pukekohe Wastewater $1.287 excluding GST) per 1,000 litres. Late night Monday 09 238 7587 If you have a water meter: Wastewater E: [email protected] • Fixed and volumetric wastewater charges from $205 to $211 per year. will increase by an average of 3.3 per cent. • The volumetric charge will increase from The actual price changes will depend on your $2.454 to $2.535 per 1,000 litres of selected pricing plan.
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