JULY 2017 Skelton's celebrate 50 years...come sale-a-brate! It's 50 years since Ron and Doreen Skelton opened the doors of Skelton's Drapery on 3 July, 1967. To celebrate all those years of faithful patronage from the people of Paparoa and further afield, Doreen and Robyn Skelton are holding the Sale-of-the-Year on 3 July, 2017. 50% discount on all fashionwear & shoes (womens’ & mens’) Monday 3 July AND, for the whole month of July, a 30% discount on the same items. “D" DAY - JULY 3RD!!! This is a mighty generous offer so it will be a case of ‘the early bird getting the worm’. Doreen will bake the traditional birthday cake to share with Yes, "D" Day for Paparoa customers on the Monday, so we all need to get along and share the joy. Although Doreen officially retired two year’s ago, she continues in a is Monday, July 3rd., 1967 supportive role for Robyn. Skelton's Drapery not only stocks the most amazing range of goods in "DRAPERY" Day Northland, but holds a pivotal place in the Paparoa CBD. Robyn runs We have pleasure in announcing that after two years without a local Drapery in Paparoa, the shop formerly owned by Mr. C. L. the PPI printing business, prints the Paparoa Press and Maungaturoto Carr will reopen on Monday, 3rd July as Matters monthly, as well as providing a convenient print service for locals. She receives and dispenses prescription packages from Unichem PAPAROA DRAPERY Maungaturoto Pharmacy; she is a Justice of the Peace; she is the key- holder for various halls and, as Treasurer of the Paparoa Hall Society, We intend to stock a comprehensive range of men's, women's and children's clothing, haberdashery, wool etc. ... more especially to meet takes bookings for the War Memorial Hall. Skelton's is also the sole your every-day needs. stockist of Otamatea High School uniforms. The list goes on … The shop will open with good quality stock valued in excess of ￡3,000 Once said to be the busiest little department store in the north, today ($6000) and we hope to increase this still further as finance and experience dictates. Skelton's continues to stock anything from buttons to boots, slippers We wish to acknowledge the services rendered by a friend experienced to socks, plus an excellent range of quality fashion clothing, trousers & in all aspects of wholesale and retail drapery and without his practical shirts, fabric & wools, handcraft needs, gifts galore, handbags, hats, and assistance the venture would not have been attempted. costume jewellery ... anything hard to find elsewhere ... Skelton's has it Through him we have direct access to many of the dominion's leading all – or can source it for you. manufacturers and will be able to retail the bulk of our goods at prices equal to, and in some cases, below those of city stores. It was in 1967 that Doreen and her late husband Ron purchased the Some of our prices at opening cannot be repeated where indent prices small wooden building which had previously been a drapery but had rose just after orders were placed; but our prices will still remain closed some two years before. It was an investment for the Skeltons, competitive. Ron was a local farmer (hence Skelton Crescent) and Doreen a shorthand In endeavouring to regain for our town and district an amenity which typist, and neither had any knowledge of retailing from behind the has been greatly missed, all we ask in return is that you give us a fair counter! They were persuaded to have a go themselves and soon built trial and compare our prices and services with those offered in larger and more distant places. up stock to the extent that they had to double the size of the building and then some years later, in 1982, doubled it all again. Mrs Elaine Cliff Our telephone numbers will be: Shop 19s, Res. 19m was employed four days-a-week in the early years and after Ron passed away during the 1980’s, daughter Robyn came home to help Doreen. Remember the opening day - Monday July 3rd, Lucky for us, she has stayed. at 9.00a.m. Skelton's is part of the village history and quite an institution. Doreen and PAPAROA DRAPERY Robyn invite you all to drop in on Monday 3rd for a piece of celebratory cake, and for the month-long discounts thereafter. RONALD N. SKELTON If you are unaware of the extensive and fascinating range in store, pop in DOREEN C. SKELTON and see what you’ve been missing. PP Paparoa School shines at Kapa Haka festival A great troupe from Paparoa School performed to a full house at a special Matariki kapa haka festival at Otamatea High School on Saturday, 10 June. The group did a wonderful rendition of 'Nga Iwi E', an inspiring song about standing strong together for what you believe in. The crowd was most impressed by the performance of 'Ka Mate', most well known to New Zealanders as the All Blacks haka. It was written in the 1820s by the leader of Ngati Toa, Te Rauparaha to celebrate life over death. 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press PP Libby's Councillor Corner If you are a volunteer in your community, then A dinner not mid June's Volunteer Week was a time for us all to say thanks and to celebrate your efforts. to be missed Across the are voluntary positions in A top quality Gala dinner whole Kaipara Kaipara listed on their website with exceptionally good district volun- volunteeringnorthland.nz food and engaging teers are numerous and I also have the privilege to be on company is being make a huge difference in the Sport Northland board as organised by Paparoa many different organisations, representive of Kaipara District Community Charitable groups, events and projects. Council. Having councillors Trust (PCCT) and is an Volunteers benefit too, from the four Northland event you won't want through an increased sense councils helps to ensure equity to miss. It will provide a of achievement and from across the district and brings burst of mid-winter cheer social connections, but that a local voice to the board for the community and doesn’t detract from the table. In our district we have a is a chance for PCCT to awesome job they do, making number of events and activities publicise its proposed our communities stronger and run by Sport Northland - Lifestyle Village project. more vibrant. Cameron Philips 'Project Energise', 'Watersafe To be held Saturday 22 CABINETMAKER Volunteering Northland is a and Kiwisport' funding in July at Paparoa Hall. There Matakohe Whangarei based organisation schools, 'Active Workplaces', is no need to dress to the dedicated to matching 'Green Prescription' (to nines; just smart casual ▪ Kitchens volunteers and organisations, support individuals to become is fine. A fully catered ▪ Custom Furniture promoting volunteers, and more active). Our Kaipara ▪ Furniture repairs sumptuous three course & restoration supporting organisations to community sport team leader, meal with a cash bar ▪ Custom run mouldings work well with volunteers. is Roxanne Kelly, 'Community will be provided. We are ▪ Stairs & Timber Doors I am on their governance Connector.' pleased and fortunate to ▪ Residential & board representing the Promoting active lifestyles and have Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Commercial Joinery Kaipara district. If you are being involved in sport and Smith and his wife Lady QUALITY WORKMANSHIP an organisation looking for recreation in any role and at Alexandra Smith who volunteers, or are looking any age, is something I strongly have offered to entertain 09 431 7579 for a volunteer role that [email protected] support. us with tales of their suits your passions, get in diplomatic experiences. http://cp-cabinetry.co.nz touch with them. There KDC Citizen Awards Nominations are now Brighten up your winter, open - until 31 July - for form a group and pick up people who excel in their your tickets from Skelton’s community. The Awards Drapery. Tickets will be recognise contributions and limited and are $45 (adult) ’ achievements of outstanding or $40 (Gold Card). Don't SKELTONS Kaipara citizens. Application forget, mark 22 July on the forms are available on KDC calendar now! PP website, from the library or th Council offices. Join us for our 50 ! from the community on key Community roading meetings roading issues and priorities, Meetings with Council staff to improve communication 3 July 2017 are to be held Monday and increase understanding 3 July at Kaiwaka Sports of roading decision making. Association from 6-7pm and Make sure you have your say. Celebrate with Birthday Cake Tuesday 4 July from 6-7pm (See KDC notice pg18 for full details) at Maungaturoto Centennial and for 1 day only Hall. These are to seek input Libby Jones, Councillor KDC 50% off all fashion clothing Local Florist Annual winter sale Raylee Over starts 1 July Flower Shop Open 10 - 4 30% off winter fashion Next to The Village Caff 4316 941 or 021 256 5893 Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery Petals & Teleflora Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon www.paparoaflorist.co.nz Ph 431 7306 Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 3 Paparoa's emergency service Pink ribbon Paparoa Community Response Inc. (PCRInc) recently held its first AGM. This group began life as the Paparoa Fire Party, which breakfast then became the Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force. PCRInc is Nearly 100 people attended Paparoa's emergency service. an awesome breakfast at After a long journey the group none - Fire, Emergency, First Matakohe Hall organised and is now an Incorporated Society Responder and Civil Defence.