Vol. 22 No. 19 October 4, 2012 www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial ISSN 1171-0624 Inside... Heartless theft from Maori Cemetery RIGHT: Someone levered off a ce- ramic hand from the side of this headstone. involved the grave of a resi- dent’s mother and the fam- Christmas arrives ily are understandably very early in Eltham. See angry. Jack said the daughter page 21. was quite irate. “How could anyone stoop so low”, said the woman. The most recent theft in- volved a grave where two ceramic Rottweiler dogs were stolen. Evidently the Two ceramic Rottweiler dogs were stolen from this gravesite. deceased man personally Fond memories of au- crafted the two dogs, so the thor/musician Ron- Recently there have been not returned the matter will theft is especially upsetting. ald Hugh Morrieson. have to be handed on to the Again, the family are most Turn to page 19. some episodes of theft from Opunake’s Maori (Orimu- Opunake police who may upset. piko) Cemetery. Jack Davey, well have some leads. If anyone know anything the sexton, is shocked at the The thefts that Jack is aware about these thefts could they thefts, but would prefer to of involve two graves. The contact Jack on 06 761 8525. have the situation resolved fi rst one happened, he thinks, Alternatively, if you know without police intervention. about a fortnight ago where a the person who has acted so He just wants the items re- ceramic hand was chiselled heartlessly, perhaps you can turned – no questions asked. or levered off the side of a appeal to their consciences – Oil and water don’t However, if the items are headstone. This desecration assuming they have one! mix. Artists take a stand The Taranaki Art Awards are against fracking. Page Also, the two garden festivals 19 - The Village Gal- coming soon Both the Powerco Taranaki lery. Spectacular and the Tarana- ki Fringe Garden Festivals cover the same period - Fri- day October 26 to Sunday November 4. Here is your chance to view some of the most amaz- ing gardens imaginable, as well as purchase some art and craft treasures. 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See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz For advertising or editorial please phone/fax (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, October 4, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to “Letters to the Editor” Letters to 23 Napier Street, Opunake., Meads Motorcycle Repairs Fax: (06) 761 7016 9 Main South Road Manaia email: [email protected] Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 the editor You are welcome to use a psudonym but must supply your name and address. Disappointing turnout tar and mouth organ. The repertoire was varied and Thank you On Friday 21st September, included songs from Dylan, I had the pleasure of listen- Hendrix to conclude with To the women who found swered the door, didn't For all Your Farm Bike Needs ing to Shayne “Hurricane” John Mayalls ‘Room to my wallet outside St know your name and we Wills in the Sugar Juice Move’. Paul's, and returned it per- haven't been able to fi g- A wonderful evening with Café. I had heard the man sonally to my home, thank ure out who you are. Once some great food. My only some years ago when he had you, thank you, thank you. again, thank you. a band called The Blue Buf- disappointment was the poor MEETINGS: Your honesty and com- It is said that if you give, foons. Blues men they were turnout. The management of mitment is most appreci- Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, – buffoons they were not. Sugar Juice are to be com- you will be rewarded ten Eltham at 10.30am. I was not disappointed. He plimented for putting the gig ated. I would like to have fold, I hope this is true for gave an excellent perfor- on, but one wonders if they thanked you personally you. Phone 06 764 7358 mance of two hours, singing will do it again. but my daughter, who an- Paul Andersen-Gardiner for other Bible Studies. and playing an acoustic gui- John Hubbard. Eltham Message Church Pastor Richard Oliver We are an independent Bible Believing Church BBC (Bible Believers Corner) All are most welcome www.messgechurch.com The Final Revival The Final Revival is re- one must keep oneself pure to see which denomination And then Peter preached. ally a restoration. In the as well. And then came the or church we belonged to, He brought the people the past there have been re- Pentecostal restoration of He will look to see if we Word of God for that day vivals that have reformed spiritual gifts in 1906. It too have been born again. and 3,000 believed. They the church. Luther in 1591 reformed the churches right The true and full baptism of were born again, just as tried to reform the Roman up to today. It is known as the Holy Spirit changes a the 120 had been. All were Catholic Church which in the charismatic or Pentecos- person. Those hiding in the made new people, bold, those days was hell bent on tal revival. upper room nearly 2,000 believers in God’s Word. raising money by allowing What is next? years ago were scared. They And that is what all true people to purchase places It has already happened and didn’t understand what God Christians are. Born again in heaven. is happening now. It is the had done through Jesus, and believers in God’s restoration of the Word. but they stayed with Jesus’ Word, because of course, The Just, claimed Luther, Pentecostals and Charis- Word, “Stay in Jerusalem God’s Word is Jesus will live, not by money, matics point to Acts 2 v1- until you receive power Christ. To have a fi nal re- not by good deeds, not by 11. 120 people were bap- from on high.” They did vival is to restore God’s Tue-Fri 9am-5pm pilgrimages or self fl agel- tized in the Holy Spirit that and when that power Word to its rightful place lation, but by faith. This move does not reform came they were no longer in us. Late nights & Saturday That reform changed the the churches, it restores scared, they knew and un- Richard Oliver by appointment. churches. So did Wesley’s people to an individual walk derstood what God had Pastor Eltham Message reform of Sanctifi cation. It with God. It is outside the done and they wanted to Church Style your hair with was OK to life by faith but churches. God will not look share it with everyone else. www.messagechurch.com Rhonda Paying on time pays Fonterra Confi rms Rahotu business own- of the month following er Kelvin Jordan from Board Positions invoicing, went into the Fonterra Chairman Elect, stay on until after TAF is Auto Mobile whose re- draw for a $250 bar tab John Wilson today an- up and running. They will mark that he was sick to be spent at the local nounced that Sir Henry provide valuable guidance of poor payers in an pub was won by John van der Heyden would stay during this period. 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