Diary to film Feilding-Rangitikei Page 3 Pond life Page 8 HERALDSPECIAL TAIHAPE EDITION INSIDE Thursday, May 12, 2016 Freezing for a good cause VICTORIA CRAFAR A polar plunge has been planned to help the Rongotea community raise funds for its much loved, yet dilapidated, pool. Rongotea School principal John Elliot said more than $200,000 was needed to carry out ‘‘urgent repairs’’ on the 45-year- old pool. Elliot said the polar plunge planned for June 20, the shortest calendar day, will hopefully be the major fundraiser for the cause this year. ‘‘In terms of where we are up to, we have raised over $45,000 on our way to a $60,000-$100,000 Rongotea School is leading the charge to raise $200,000 for the rejuvenation of Rongotea community pool. PHOTO: WARWICK SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ target before our planned appli- cation to Lotteries for the balance. Rongotea Pool has been well-used According to the clip, 700 rural- and replaced, resurfacing, heating ❚ A Givealittle fundraising page ‘‘We are also seeking sponsor- by the numerous school groups dwelling children from nine dis- improvements and new covers. has also been set up called Save ship locally in an aim to raise and families in its vicinity. trict schools use the pool, and it The video concludes with Rongotea Community Pool. $20,000 of our fundraising target. A promotional video has been was frequented by 7000 people this pupils chanting ‘‘dunkin’ Dun- For more or to see the cam- We are at the halfway mark cur- put together to promote the cam- past summer alone. can’’, in the hope TV3 presenter paign video, check out the Save rently.’’ paign starring pupils from the The rejuvenation process Duncan Garner will volunteer to Rongotea Community Pool The 25m-long, 45-year-old school. requires all tiles to be removed take the polar plunge. Facebook page. Brighter, bigger civic centre proposed VICTORIA CRAFAR There would be a 9.6 metre from the stage, without going The trust also has hopes of one have in place a funding allocation extension of the lobby, to accom- through the main foyer. day expanding the footprint of the should any of these properties A makeover is planned for the modate new toilets, shower and Osbourne said the enlarged venue, and has asked the council suddenly come on the market dur- Feilding Civic Centre, including parent care facilities. foyer and improved street front- to consider acquiring neighbour- ing the proposed long-term plan.’’ extensions and improvements to With the added space, the trust age would be of great future ben- ing properties should the oppor- MDC general manager of com- its frontage. wants to relocate the manager’s efit to the venue. tunity arise. munity and strategy Brent Its trust has made a sub- office to the ground floor, as well ‘‘The [Trust] is seeking Mana- ‘‘The trust realises that a Limmer said up to $50,000 of mission to Manawatu District as creating a small, multi-function watu District Council assistance robust business plan must be already allocated funds would be Council’s annual plan seeking room for ticket sales, security with financing this project,’’ she presented to purchase the prem- carried over to the next financial financial support, though not a checkpoint, refreshment sales and said in the submission. ise [or premises] and planning for year for an exterior re-paint of the specific amount. storage. ‘‘The balance of the funding a case has been started,’’ civic centre. 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Backyard Banter.......................................... 39 Alan Mason, known to many Comedic hypnotist Dave Upfold Community Cookbook .......................... 42 in the town, died on April 28. As will bring his unique stage show to Dr Libby/Puzzles .........................................40 well as being an enthusiastic Feilding’s Civic Centre on Saturday. environmentalist, he was also a Show starts at 7pm good person to talk to about the to do list This newspaper is weather. 2 3 4. 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