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"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-31T10:50:51 | null | 2016-08-31T10:56:59 | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lynnnews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Famazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/webimage/1.7553821.1472637399!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button | null | null | www.lynnnews.co.uk | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
If they could just design a button that remotely loads the dishwasher too, they could be onto a winner. | http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/local/amazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.lynnnews.co.uk/6b1fa424501780078f38832f2b42769f3723fe5d5cd6d97db217c83878c9430e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:48 | null | 2016-08-30T12:12:39 | King’s Lynn Stars suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they went down 61-29 at Wolverhampton last night. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lynnnews.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fspeedway%2Fking-s-lynn-stars-suffer-heaviest-defeat-of-season-at-wolves-1-7550455.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/webimage/1.7550454.1472555539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | King’s Lynn Stars suffer heaviest defeat of season at Wolves | null | null | www.lynnnews.co.uk | King’s Lynn Stars suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they went down 61-29 at Wolverhampton last night.
It was yet another night to quickly forget for the Roger Warnes Transport Stars who have now won just one of their last six Elite League fixtures.
Stars boss Rob Lyon said: “Apart from Robert (Lambert) and Niels Kristian Iversen in his first and last ride it was embarrassing.
“We were outclassed by a much better side and we can have no arguments.
“We didn’t get anywhere near enough race wins and we carried far too many passengers.
“It was a blow to lose both Lewis Rose and Dan Bewley from our reserve positions due to injury yesterday but these things happen and you have to get on with it.
“We just weren’t anywhere near good enough and that’s the bottom line.”
The Stars registered just three heat wins, one when Niels-Kristian Iversen broke the Monmore Green track record in a time of 52.69 in heat one.
The Stars will be looking for a much better performance when they host Lakeside at the Adrian Flux Arena on Thursday - a meeting which will see the return of popular Dane Nicklas Porsing.
WOLVERHAMPTON 61: Tai Woffinden 12+2, Jacob Thorssell 11+1, Chris Harris 11+1, Kyle Howarth 9+1, Freddie Lindgren 7, Max Clegg 6+2, Peter Karlsson 5+2.
LYNN 29: Niels-Kristian Iversen 7, Robert Lambert 7, Rory Schlein 5, Troy Batchelor 3+1, Kai Huckenbeck 3, Tom Perry 3, Nathan Greaves 1+1. | http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/sport/speedway/king-s-lynn-stars-suffer-heaviest-defeat-of-season-at-wolves-1-7550455 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.lynnnews.co.uk/0b60040290a0de4f3a0202cebc192719b3a53002667b0701240c5d68ef36a6cf.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:55 | null | 2016-08-25T16:53:30 | Consultation on the pre-application plans for a housing development on the site known as Lynnsport 1 in Lynn will start on Wednesday, September 7, with a drop in-session for the public. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lynnnews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-local-news%2Flynnsport-1-drop-in-planned-next-month-1-7541346.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/webimage/1.7541345.1472036045!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lynnsport 1 drop-in planned next month | null | null | www.lynnnews.co.uk | Consultation on the pre-application plans for a housing development on the site known as Lynnsport 1 in Lynn will start on Wednesday, September 7, with a drop in-session for the public.
It takes place between 10am and 8pm in the Pelican Bar at Lynnsport.
Residents will be able to view proposals and provide feedback as well as speak to representatives of West Norfolk Council and its contractor Lovell.
Lynnsport 1 is one of five sites in the Lynnsport/Marsh Lane area that have been identified for housing development over the next five years.
In total, 399 homes are planned across the five sites and these will be a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, with about 15 per cent being social housing and the rest for sale.
Alistair Beales, cabinet member for regeneration and industrial assets, said: “The last event of this kind that was held was well-attended, with lots of people putting forward interesting and constructive opinions, and I hope this event will be just the same.
“All feedback given on these pre-application proposals will be taken into account when the final plans are drawn up, so I’d encourage anyone who’d like to have their say to take this opportunity to get involved in the process”.
Those unable to make the drop-in can go online to www.larondewright.co.uk between September 7-21 see the plans and email comments. | http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/local/latest-local-news/lynnsport-1-drop-in-planned-next-month-1-7541346 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.lynnnews.co.uk/ac33cdedc589dc47474e4b6a1b415d9d67cc7b97a20b55ca30902ee58763bafc.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | MICRONESIA – Two people stranded for a week on a remote Pacific island have been rescued after signalling for help with a flashlight and an SOS messag... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60332-sos-in-sand-leads-to-rescue.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | SOS in sand leads to rescue | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | MICRONESIA – Two people stranded for a week on a remote Pacific island have been rescued after signalling for help with a flashlight and an SOS message written in the sand.
It followed a week-long search for Linus and Sabina Jack, both in their 50s, who were reported missing when they failed to reach a nearby island.
The couple left Weno Island with limited supplies and no emergency equipment, the Navy said.
The couple, who had “limited supplies and no emergency equipment”, were found on uninhabited East Fayu island in Micronesia by a US navy air crew, who discovered them on the beach near the makeshift sign, which was spotted by search aircraft, the coast guard said.
The search team had responded to reports that someone on the island was using a flashlight to attract attention.
“The search and rescue operation for Linus and Sabina Jack has been successfully completed,” the US embassy in Kolonia, Micronesia, posted on its Facebook page.
“Since the island was potentially uninhabited and knowing they had a flashlight in their boat, we directed our search aircraft to overfly the island.”
The couple had set out from Weno island in Micronesia in a 4.8-metre boat on August 17 but the alarm was raised when they did not arrive at Tamatam island the following day as expected.
During a week-long search, the coast guard said it used 15 vessels and two aircraft to cover nearly 43,000 square kilometres of ocean.
The couple were picked up by a patrol boat and taken to Nomwin atoll.
It is the second such case this year in the region.
In April, three men were rescued from the tiny, uninhabited Micronesian island of Fanadik, after their boat capsized two miles from shore.
The men used palm fronds to make a giant ‘Help’ sign in the sand and used their lifejackets to signal.
They were rescued by a US Navy search team after three days.
- AFP | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60332-sos-in-sand-leads-to-rescue | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/07f4e5205830ef2185224a52b919d07e880cd9ae1edaf128e3b3d96cc73a7271.json |
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"Richard Moore"
] | 2016-08-26T20:46:39 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A ROOM full of American students was this week treated to a night class on whales by world renowned expert and Rarotonga resident Nan Hauser. The st... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60314-getting-together-to-learn-about-whales.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/454554a829b44a71da13572eb855d6a7_M.jpg | en | null | Getting together to learn about whales | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Whale expert Nan Hauser pictured during her lecture for United States IES Abroad students at the Paradise Inn on Tuesday night. 16082411.
A ROOM full of American students was this week treated to a night class on whales by world renowned expert and Rarotonga resident Nan Hauser.
The students watched on enthralled as Hauser gave a presentation on her work as a whale researcher and photographer.
They were from as far afield as Vermont in America’s north-east to Washington state on the top of its west coast and down through to North Carolina.
The group is part of the IES Abroad programme that sees more than 6000 students have educational overseas adventures. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60314-getting-together-to-learn-about-whales | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/45322168fc6d70c2c36ee9b1a9cccbc5548578b015b642961f38f1660df15a34.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:49:16 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | I AGREE with the smoke signaller who wrote about Ruth Horton’s views. What was Ruth Horton thinking, saying our children should learn to be self-rel... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60391-views-differ-from-leaders-examples.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Views differ from leaders’ examples | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | What was Ruth Horton thinking, saying our children should learn to be self-reliant and responsible for their own earnings and gain better work ethics?
What benefit will that give them?
The benefits our children look forward to, which mean everything is done for them and handed to them, are the child benefit before they leave school pregnant, the unemployment benefit when they leave school, the food and accommodation benefit and a free Christmas box every year.
This is what our great leaders Henry Puna and Mark Brown have been teaching us. They show us it is better to act and be dependent and beg with your hand out (works well with Asian banks), than to show you can stand on your own two diabetic feet. We nearly lost EU funding because of this, they thought we were well off.
Our children need to grow up like the nephew of a certain prominent Cook Islands citizen. Get a student loan and think or expect that it’s for free and that you don’t have to pay it back or spend all your time working to pay your way.
You are right, I don't know what planet Ruth Horton is from, ’cause that's not how it works here in Rarotonga.
Ben Efit
(Name and address supplied) | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60391-views-differ-from-leaders-examples | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/6bc8ffc0b03a21f5039a070a6dbb4cde1240f8b2c494691ec21f47ad2d0ac27f.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:52 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | SECOND AIRLINE NEEDED IN SAMOA SAMOA – The chief of a startup airline in Samoa says there is a need for a competitor in the region. Talofa Airways o... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60330-pacific-briefs.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | PACIFIC BRIEFS | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | SAMOA – The chief of a startup airline in Samoa says there is a need for a competitor in the region. Talofa Airways opened its ticket office this week and its first flight will take off on Tuesday. Its chief executive Jeffrey Hunter said Polynesian Airlines is the only other carrier currently operating between the Samoas and having a competitor will save the travelling public from delays. “Its always good to have two airlines if one is down the other one is picking up the stranded passengers.” Hunter said Polynesian Airlines sometimes struggles to meet demand and there is enough business for both airlines. Polynesian Airlines responded saying it is ready to meet the challenge of a new competitor and is working to improve its services.
MINING COMPANY SHARES ‘IRRELEVANT’
BOUGAINVILLE – The leader of Bougainville’s Me-ekamui rebel group, Chris Uma, says the spat over shares in Bougainville Copper Ltd (BCL) is of no consequence. A war of words erupted between the governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville after multi national miner, Rio Tinto, gave its shares in BCL to them.PNG later gave its shares to Panguna landowners, a move that infuriated Bougainville President John Momis, who said the shares should all go to his Autonomous Government(ABG). But the special envoy for Mr Uma, John Jaintong, said it is irrelevant because in Me’ekamui’s view there is no BCL. “Because in 1989, when the mine was closed, Bougainville Copper walked away, got paid off, [and] large compensation for loss of business and loss of property, and to Me’ekamui, the mine has ceased to exist since 1989 and the land now returned to the people.”
BENEFITS OF LINKS TO PNG STRESSED
PAPUA NEW GUINEA– Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says Bougainville does not need independence but more government support to rebuild its infrastructure. Bougainville is due to hold a vote on possible independence in 2019 and the government has to tell the people they would be better off remaining as part of PNG. O’Neill says the likelihood of a country with a population of 200,000 surviving is very limited because its economy may not be strong enough. O’Neill says this is what Bougainvilleans need to know and his government has to win their confidence by ensuring it does deliver. He listed the services, in health and education, that his government is responsible for putting in place in recent years, and the infrastructure, such as road sealing, that it has done.
OPELOGE’S SILVER A WIN FOR THE PACIFIC
SAMOA – The impending elevation of Samoa’s Ele Opeloge to Olympic silver medallist is a victory for years of hard work by Pacific weightlifters, according to her coach. Opeloge is poised to add an Olympic silver medal to her list of achievements after two of her competitors failed doping tests from the 2008 Beijing Games. Opeloge initially finished in fourth place in the women’s over 75kg division, one kilogram shy of the bronze medal winner. But a re-analysis of samples from eight years ago have found the silver medallist, Olha Korobka from Ukraine, and bronze medallist, Mariya Grabovetskaya from Kazakhstan, tested positive for banned substances. Jerry Wallwork coached Ele Opeloge at the Beijing and London Olympics and said Opeloge was overwhelmed when she received the news.
OILED-UP TONGAN ‘A MOTIVATOR’
TONGA – Tonga’s government looks to use Olympian Pita Taufatofua as a motivational speaker. The 32-year-old was the talk of the Rio Games after his shirtless, coconut-oiled displays at the opening and closing ceremonies. His success on social media didn’t translate onto the mat, however, with the Oceania champion beaten in the first round the men’s over 80kg taekwondo competition. Pita Taufatofua’s coach, Master Paula Sitapa, said they want to use his profile to raise up the next generation of Tongan athletes. The Acting CEO of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Onetoto ‘Anisi said, with his clean living and perservance, Taufatofua is a great role model for the nation’s youth. a Taufatofua has indicated he wants to continue competing in taekwondo and to represent Tonga at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60330-pacific-briefs | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/35e93e73ee0f8f40d20d39a894a310c3f18cfe25c16684c33d4e9a423d5a0049.json |
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"Losirene Lacanivalu"
] | 2016-08-29T20:48:36 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A TOTAL of 19 nurses and doctors received their midwifery certificates from the Minister for Health Nandi Glassie at Rarotonga Hospital last week. C... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60367-midwifery-training-for-moh.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/24936eb61771a9e61f916bd7125c94a7_M.jpg | en | null | Midwifery training for MoH | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Health minister Nandi Glassie and the ministry’s acting secretary and director of funding and planning, Ana Mataitini, pictured with some of the participants. 16082606
A TOTAL of 19 nurses and doctors received their midwifery certificates from the Minister for Health Nandi Glassie at Rarotonga Hospital last week.
Coordinator Dr May Aung said the programme began when one of the midwives from Rarotonga attended midwifery leadership training in Australia in 2014.
“She was involved with the course for three months and was sponsored by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).”
Dr Aung said that being a member of the RANZCOG she had noticed the college was sponsoring medical staff from Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Papua and New Guinea to attend some of the training sessions.
“Whenever I attended a conference I didn’t see any of my midwives there, and I advocated the need for our staff to go. And finally, one went.”
She said the main objective of training midwives was to improve the ability of maternal health givers in the Cook Islands to interpret the cardiotocography or the CTG that is used to monitor the wellbeing of the fetus both before the baby is born and during the delivery.
She said the Cook Islands have been the CTG’s from the mid 1990’s but none of the midwives had proper training.
Dr Aung said on July 28-29 a workshop was conducted in Rarotonga called the Fetal Surveillance Education Program and 26 doctors and nurses took part.
From the 26 participants, 19 took the major test/ examination and received their certificates under midwifery.
Minister for Health Nandi Glassie acknowledged the eagerness in his medical team to learn more in the field of mid wifery.
“Dr Aung has been a strong advocate for the Cook Islands to specialise in the area of mid wifery,” Glassie said.
Glassie said many times medical staffs from the Cook Islands try and familiarise themselves with Fiji and other places but now they have taken particular initiative in Australia and they are proud. - LL
Culture thanks Te Maeva Nui sponsors
MINISTRY of Cultural Development held an appreciation dinner for the sponsors of the 2016 Te Maeva Nui festival, on Friday night at The Islander Hotel.
The dinner was attended by the representatives from most of the sponsors who contributed over $120,000 in cash and kind to this year’s event.
Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua thanked the sponsors for their support in making the 2016 Te Maeva Nui a success.
He also urged them to keep supporting the ministry and the Government to host another eventful festival next year.
During the dinner, Turua also made a presentation on the events of this year’s Te Maeva Nui and the attendance it generated.
He also presented an estimate financial report with a net surplus which was used to fund Friday’s appreciation dinner.
Health minister Nandi Glassie, who filled in for the Cultural Development minister Teariki Heather, acknowledged the sponsors for helping the government in building the nation by supporting events with deep tradition and cultural value to this country. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60367-midwifery-training-for-moh | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/761482f376738b85db6eb2642ee9495496634c935698dfee33cd7c3e69d9c7a0.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:14 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | MATT Calcott was looking forward to spending more time with his young family before a call out of the blue led him to accept a stint as head coach of... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fitem%2F60394-former-wellington-coach-guides-cooks-u20.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/bfee81f06adaf010253d346383331186_M.jpg | en | null | Former Wellington coach guides Cooks U20 | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | MATT Calcott was looking forward to spending more time with his young family before a call out of the blue led him to accept a stint as head coach of the Cook Islands Under-20 football team.
He led Team Wellington to their maiden New Zealand domestic title earlier this year and back to back runner-up finishes in the Oceania Champions League.
After five years in charge he was looking forward to a brief break from football, but said the chance to test himself in a new environment was too good to turn down.
“There's a good friend of mine who's technical director of the Cook Islands now, Jess Ibrom, who was formerly at the Wellington Phoenix,” Calcott said.
“He just gave me a phone a week or so ago and said they're looking for a coach, their coach is heading away to Canada, in between qualifying for the tournament and now, so I said 'yeah why not,' it's something a little bit different.
“Obviously I’ve had 10 years of cup finals and leagues ... those things tend to go right to the wire, but this one is a completely different experience and (I'm) really looking forward to it.”
Cook Islands won the OFC U20 Men’s Preliminary in June to qualify for the main draw in Vanuatu, starting this Saturday.
Calcott admits they’ve got their work cut out for them in their tournament opener against hot favourites New Zealand.
“We fly in on the Tuesday and then we play New Zealand on the Saturday so they are a very tough fixture, obviously, but it's something that over the course of the three or four sessions that we will have together we will try to get as much work in as possible and see whether or not we can affect the result.
“We know it's going to be tough and yeah, to some degree, it might be damage control, but from our side we're just looking to make a difference and that's why I've accepted the role.”
Cook Islands will also face off against the Solomon Islands and Tahiti in Group B, with Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Fiji and hosts Vanuatu in Group A.
Calcott said his contract only runs for the next fortnight but he's open to more coaching opportunities in Oceania.
- Radio New Zealand | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/other-sports/item/60394-former-wellington-coach-guides-cooks-u20 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/74e0ec45def59786cd58eee926b96906cd2ab7cebbea0544a05e899e04cee1c3.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:10 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | A TEAM from worldwide organisation International Youth Fellowship (IYF), is on Rarotonga preaching and teaching about the mind and the heart through t... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60389-iyf-visitors-teach-and-preach-on-mindset.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/3eac402ddf9a9f94786177c344958d6d_M.jpg | en | null | IYF visitors teach and preach on ‘mindset’ | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Pastor James Yang and Reverend Iana Aitau at the Takamoa Theological church in Avarua. 16082922
A TEAM from worldwide organisation International Youth Fellowship (IYF), is on Rarotonga preaching and teaching about the mind and the heart through the word of God.
IYF Oceania chief advisor Pastor James Yang said the organisation took to heart the problems currently faced by youth around the world.
Yang said that they had visited Titikaveka College and the students had been eager to understand the word of God the team was sharing.
Yang, who is also lecturing at the Takamoa Theological College in Avarua, said his teaching on mindset was about how youths and adults could isolate their minds from negative thoughts.
“There is a high rate of suicide all around the world. Most countries have the materials to try and control this but they do not have what the heart needs,” Yang said.
He described the mindsets of youths in general as “very weak” and claimed this was why teenagers/children easily fell into sin and indulged in unhealthy and corrupt activities that included drug and sexual abuse, racial discrimination and depression.
“There are problems worldwide and this is why many education departments worry about the future of youths.
“Suicide is a big problem but our mindset is like a solution.”
Yang said many countries now welcome the IYF to share the mindset lectures, which he said were basically instructions from the Bible.
The Bible talked about the heart of the world and was about God but was also about the heart.
“Listening is very important. We must understand that faith comes from hearing and hearing comes from the word of God. The Bible says this. If you listen to the word it will change your life.”
Takimoa Theological College principal Reverend Iana Aitau said the three pastors would be teaching at the college every morning this week and will visit schools, as well as conducting Bible seminars at the Sinai Hall in Avarua at 6.30pm.
“The impact they have is very encouraging and people must come and listen to their seminars,” Aitau said.
He said last week a teenager had committed suicide in Rarotonga and suicide was becoming a problem on the island.
“People need God, they need to focus and learn to protect their hearts.
“When I went to Korea five weeks ago, I thought I had done some great things for God, for the church but that was all about me, not about God,” he said.
While in Korea with the IYF he had been taught to “go deep” with the word of God and see its meaning.
“It is what our nation needs, to listen to the word of God within its heart. It is what every nation needs.”
IYF was first established in 1995 by Christians including experts from various fields of worldwide. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60389-iyf-visitors-teach-and-preach-on-mindset | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/ad940c80b246a6f75cd3e263bc66fdd928964b289033b6e4a1a46db885cb85a5.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:39 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | THE OPENING of Manureva Aquafest 2016 was held on Monday with a day of races and community participation set in the stunning lagoon at Aitutaki Villag... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fitem%2F60302-manureva-aquafest-off-to-flying-start.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/efe58d0576c2986c678d561d3148eef5_M.jpg | en | null | Manureva Aquafest off to flying start | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | THE OPENING of Manureva Aquafest 2016 was held on Monday with a day of races and community participation set in the stunning lagoon at Aitutaki Village.
Competitors of all ages took part in stand up paddleboard (SUP), swimming and novelty races, with international professional kiteboarders Jesse Richman (two times kiteboarding world champion) and Ewan Jaspan (Australasian No.1 kiteboarder) leading the way in all water activities.
Manureva Aquafest 2016 is dedicated to the 2014 Manureva Aquafest waterman of the year, the legendary Tetuatau Leverd, who sadly passed away late last year.
In recognition of his love for the ocean and contribution to watersports in the South Pacific, this year’s event is joined by special guests including international pro riders Richman and Jaspan and a group of Tahitian watermen and waterwomen who will lead Etau’s memorial service.
Each year, Manureva Aquafest brings together local and international competitors who showcase the unique conditions of the Aitutaki lagoon – pristine aqua blue water, warm and flat, perfect for freestyle, racing and big air kitesurfing, as well as oe vaka outrigger canoe and stand up paddleboard races.
The organisers thank Terepoto Williams for the traditional Cook Islands turou and Aitutaki deputy major Papa Terepoto and Orometua Noo Mataiti for welcoming the international visitors and blessing the event.
The opening day of kitesurfing competition took place yesterday on Motu Tavake with visitors from across Australasia, Tahiti, Brazil and Spain competing in men's, women's and youth categories going head to head in exhilarating freestyle action. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/other-sports/item/60302-manureva-aquafest-off-to-flying-start | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/ac123c83cb5379337438d6838fef8ec3469bed404c9fe680acfba97279f29aed.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:46 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | REGARDING my recent stay at Aitutaki Hospital. I have been in the Cook Islands for almost 15 years and like many, have occasionally written letters to... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60295-aitutaki-hospital-does-excellent-job-too.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Aitutaki hospital does excellent job too | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | REGARDING my recent stay at Aitutaki Hospital. I have been in the Cook Islands for almost 15 years and like many, have occasionally written letters to the editor complaining about this or that.
But after a recent stay at our Hospital in Aitutaki, I must commend and honour all of the staff: Dr Makin, Drs James, Peter, Adam, all the nurses and the cook (best hospital food I’ve ever had).
These dedicated professionals don’t just do their jobs, but really care for us; and they do this every day, mostly without recognition or applause.
God bless you all and may He bless you back 10 times for every blessing you give to the hundreds of patients you care for and about.
Extra blessings go out to the SDA church members who visit the hospital with God’s word and their heavenly voices and harmonies, the visiting doctors and other professional health care providers and all the other church groups who visit our hospital.
We are blessed to have you.
Meitaki atupaka
Frank Sabatano | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60295-aitutaki-hospital-does-excellent-job-too | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/02a7101c878d3a6258bf620b25d9d68cff3c716b167cce2ee727b511dae3b23e.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T20:46:53 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Occasionally you read headlines in the media such as, “Scientists admit Genesis is ‘close to the truth’. Scientists get a little nervous when they r... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Ffeatures%2Fchurchtalk%2Fitem%2F60315-science-and-the-book-of-genesis.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/db7135d2676bb558185fbf44dfa29258_M.jpg | en | null | Science and the book of Genesis | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking, pictured here experiencing zero gravity, has acknowledged that the universe and the laws of physics seem to have been specifi cally designed for humans. 16082503
Occasionally you read headlines in the media such as, “Scientists admit Genesis is ‘close to the truth’.
Scientists get a little nervous when they realise that their discoveries lead them back to Genesis Chapter 1.
Notice the use of the word “uncanny” in the following quotes:
“Most cosmologists (scientists who study the structure and evolution of the universe) agree that the Genesis account of creation, in imagining an initial void, may be uncannily close to the truth.” (Time, December 1976).
“The universe suddenly exploded into being…The ‘Big Bang’ bears an uncanny resemblance to the Genesis command.” Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal science writer.
“New scientific revelations about supernovas, black holes, quarks, and the Big Bang even suggest to some scientists that here is a ‘grand design’ in the universe.” (US News & World Report, March 31, 1997).
The Bible speaks of a specific design.
“Slight variations in physical laws such as gravity or electromagnetism would make life impossible…The necessity to produce life lies at the center of the universe’s whole machinery and design.” John Wheeler, Princeton University, Professor of physics (Reader’s Digest, September 1986).
Even evolutionist Stephen Hawking, considered the best-known scientist since Albert Einstein, acknowledges, “The universe and the laws of physics seem to have been specifically designed for us. If any one of about 40 physical qualities had more than slightly different values, life as we know it could not exist: either atoms would not be stable, or they wouldn’t combine into molecules, or the stars wouldn’t form the heavier elements, or the universe would collapse before life could develop, and so on…” (Austin American Statesman, October 19, 1997).
The Bible speaks of one common ancestor.
“Researchers suggest that virtually all modern men – 99 per cent of them, says one scientist, are closely related genetically and share genes with one male ancestor, dubbed ‘Y-chromosome Adam.’ We are finding that humans have very, very shallow genetic roots which go back very recently to one ancestor…That indicates that there was an origin in a specific location on the globe, and then it spread out from there.” (US News & World Report, December 4, 1995).
The Bible and the Universal Flood.
“About 85 per cent of the rock surface around the world is made up of sedimentary rock, indicating that at some time in the past, the world was covered by water.” Peter and Paul Lalonde, 301 Startling Proofs & Prophecies.
Law of probabilities confirms Genesis.
“The chance that higher life forms might have emerged in this way (through evolution) is comparable to the chance that a tornado sweeping through a junkyard might assemble a Boeing 747 from the materials therein.”
“The likelihood of the formation of life from inanimate matter is one out of 10-40,000…It is big enough to bury Darwin and the whole theory of evolution. There was no primeval soup, neither on this planet nor on any other, and if the beginnings of life were not random, they must therefore have been the product of purposeful intelligence.” Sir Fred Hoyle, Professor of Astronomy, Cambridge University.
Genesis explains the origin of sexes.
Almost all forms of complex life have both male and female – horses, dogs, humans, moths, monkeys, fish, elephants, birds, and so forth. The male needs the female to reproduce, and the female needs the male to reproduce. One cannot carry on life without the other.
The Bible tells us that “…he who made them at the beginning made them male and female” (Matthew 19: 4). But even if evolution is true, which then came first according to the evolutionary theory?
If a male came into being before a female, how did the male of each species reproduce without females? How is it possible that a male and a female each spontaneously came into being, yet they have complex, complementary reproductive systems?
If each sex was able to reproduce without the other, why and how would they have developed a reproductive system that requires both sexes in order for the species to survive?
Genesis and the universe.
Science expresses the universe in five terms: time, space, matter, power, and motion. Genesis 1: 1,2 perfectly revealed such truths to the Hebrews in 1450 B.C: “In the beginning {time} God created {power} the heaven {space} and the earth {matter}…And the Spirit of God moved {motion} upon the face of the waters.” The first things God tells man is that He controls all aspects of the universe.
Genesis differentiates man from the animals.
The Bible tells us that animals are created “without understanding.”
We are made in God’s ‘image’. We aren’t merely a higher form of species on the evolutionary scale. As human beings, we are aware of our “being.” God is the “Great I Am,” and we know that, “we are created in the image of a wise God.”
We have understanding that we exist. Among other unique characteristics, we have an innate ability to appreciate God’s creation. What animal gazes with awe at a sunset, or at the magnificence of the Niagara Falls? What animal obtains joy from the sounds of music or takes the time to form itself into an orchestra to create and harmonize music?
What animals among the beasts set up court systems and apportion justice to their fellow creatures? We are moral beings. While birds and other creatures have instincts to create hives and nests, we have the ability to uncover the hidden laws of electricity by capturing solar, wind, water and ocean energy. We can utilise the law of aerodynamics to transport ourselves around the globe.
We also have the God-given ability to appreciate the value of creation. We unearth the hidden treasures of gold, silver, diamonds, oil and gas to make use of them for our own good and benefit. Only humans have the unique capability to appreciate God for this incredible creation and to respond to His love.
The Psalmist David in Psalm 136:1 concludes: “O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.”
God save and richly bless our beautiful Cook Islands, all beautiful countries and nations of the world; may His face shine upon all of humanity, may He lift up His countenance upon all and give us peace. Obey God’s Word, get saved while we are yet alive. To be certain, begin by obeying John 3: 3 & 5 and Acts 2: 38 & 39 sealed by the Holy Spirit of God unto the Day of Redemption (Ephesians 4: 30).
Kia orana e kia manuia rava!
Tutai Pere | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/features/churchtalk/item/60315-science-and-the-book-of-genesis | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/dd284202871e59ee37552afd3d2dfabce553941b644a0fad878e7f5d544e6c5c.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:02 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | THE WHALE team has had a very exciting last few weeks! After many days of rain, wind, and high seas, the weather cleared up just in time for our guest... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60386-international-co-workers-bring-lots-of-luck.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | International co-workers bring lots of luck | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | THE WHALE team has had a very exciting last few
weeks! After many days of rain, wind, and high seas, the weather cleared up just in time for our guests to have excellent whale experiences in Rarotonga.
We recently had the wonderful pleasure of hosting our co-workers from Amsterdam Hans, Anna, and Hylke for six days.
We spent many hours on the boat and saw three different species of cetaceans during their short time here including Humpback whales, Spinner dolphins, and Fraser’s dolphins.
We showed them through the Whale and Wildlife Centre, observed whales from shore, witnessed two whales breaching and much more. One humpback flipped over on her back, slapping her pectoral fins across her belly! We also managed to spot the small and elusive Fraser’s dolphins, as well as Spinner dolphins bow-riding humpback whales.
We even heard multiple animals singing with the hydrophone, including a blue whale far off in the distance. There were many exciting encounters, and Hans, Anna, and Hylke definitely brought us some good luck.
With a short period of time the team was able to get out and collect some excellent data.
We were productive during our time alone, but we were ready for some scientific company by the time Dr Frank Fish arrived. Frank is a biomechanist interested in the movement of humpback whales, so it was our responsibility to make sure we found whales and positioned him appropriately so that he was able to get the video data required.
Of course, setting Frank up with a whale became slightly complicated when we also needed to collect our own data. Between spotting whales from a distance, taking photographs, leaning over the side of the boat with GoPro, recording song, and collecting skin and sperm samples, it made for many exciting, crazy, and exhausting days on the water.
We luckily found several friendly and curious whales, including a beautiful mother and calf.
When we weren’t on the boat, we listened to Frank lecture and learned about the biomechanics of humpback whales, Spinner dolphins, and crocodilians.
We look forward to having more guests like Frank who are excited to teach, learn, and conduct research with us.
If you are interested in reading more about what Frank does, you can do so at http://darwin.wcupa.edu/faculty/fish/.
Please remember to report any whales at the time of sighting to 55-666.
Our work over the last 19 years would not have been possible without help, whether it be from locals, tourists, aircraft pilots, or our incredible team of volunteers.
We would especially like to thank our brothers, the fishermen, who take the time and effort to report back to us when they have sightings on the water.
We are forever grateful, and so are the whales!
Learn about what we do at: whaleresearch.org and nanhauser.com.
- Release | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60386-international-co-workers-bring-lots-of-luck | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/d6a0360ed2fad4ed51cde5e8cc27a06b72b50985725989262822721a6a0f672f.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:54 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | FIJI – Ben Ryan’s departure will be a loss to Fiji Rugby, says Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee. Ryan, the coach of the Olympic Games... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60336-ben-ryan-the-most-loved-fijian.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Ben Ryan the most loved ‘Fijian’ | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | FIJI – Ben Ryan’s departure will be a loss to Fiji Rugby, says Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee.
Ryan, the coach of the Olympic Games men’s sevens rugby gold medal-winning squad has announced he will not continue with Fiji when his contract expires next month.
Ryan propelled Fiji into history as the undisputed world sevens rugby champions after the back-to-back wins in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the Olympics.
He is the darling of all Fijians. For three short years, no other Fijian coach has achieved what Ryan has delivered to Fijians.
In the national celebration in Suva last week, President Jioji Konrote called him a Fijian. Ryan was awarded the best recognition the country can offer to people who help Fijians succeed, Konrote said.
The last two days has been emotional to Ryan.
“Bula vinaka, I am Peni Rayani,” his first words in Nadi on Sunday when Team Fiji was welcomed by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at Prince Charles Park.
At the Suva celebrations under rain and cloudy conditions, he shared tears trying to absorb the happiness shown by Fijians on the team’s return from Rio.
He was accorded traditional ceremonies fit for paramount chiefs and VIPs – which almost made him speechless.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said: “The fact that so many Fijians have named their children after you, shows the huge place you occupy in our hearts.”
“We thank you for showing us a path to victory and leading us there. I think you already know that you will never be more fondly regarded, never more loved, than you are in Fiji.
“In the world of rugby, the big money certainly isn’t here in Fiji. But the biggest hearts definitely are. And every Fijian joins me in saying vinaka vakalevu. Our very best wishes go with you and your family. - PNC | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60336-ben-ryan-the-most-loved-fijian | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/b8e1b9a3a0860898e6d1951e906144b062c949859cbe30c27b5128403bbbb6a9.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:55 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A TOTAL of 100 retired public servants have taken advantage of the Cook Islands government voluntary retirement policy scheme this year. Public Ser... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60364-retirement-plan-attracts-100.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/d795c5f096c2bb557aa823de7ab5b799_M.jpg | en | null | Retirement plan attracts 100 | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | A TOTAL of 100 retired public servants have taken advantage of the Cook Islands government voluntary retirement policy scheme this year.
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas said this represented about 65 percent uptake.
“Of the 170 who qualified to take governments voluntary early retirement package, about 100 took advantage of the offer.”
The launch of the government’s voluntary retirement policy was announced last year for those aged 60 years and over.
The policy provides voluntary retirement payouts for those who retire during the 2015/2016 financial year.
In December last year, Thomas explained that the policy aimed to encourage public servants aged 60 and over to retire in order to make way for younger graduates to work for the public service.
Though it drew widespread criticism at the time, the offer seems to have met with more success than some people forecast.
The 170 public servants were eligible to retire were able to apply for the voluntary retirement package, but those who retired after June 30 this year were not eligible for the lucrative payout available during the current financial year.
Public servants who have retired from July 1 this year may receive a maximum payout of four fortnights’ pay.
Five per cent of the payout amount will be subject to tax, meaning retirees receive 95 per cent tax exemption on their retirement payout, provided they do not return to government to work in a similar position.
On the PSC website, information about the scheme says the retirement payout can only be paid once in a person’s lifetime and the maximum payout any government worker can receive is eight fortnights’ pay for those aged 65 years who have worked for the government for 30 years or more.
Payouts increase with the age of employees and years of total service in the public service, up until the maximum payout threshold at 65.
The policy also explains that payouts will only be made once the applicants have actually retired.
They will receive their payouts in their bank accounts within four weeks of their retirement date.
Not every government worker is eligible for this policy, only public sector employees who are Cook Islanders or who are “approved” permanent residents and those who have completed a minimum of one year’s service for government at the time of retirement and are aged 60 years or over. If they have had broken service, they must have been back working for government for at least one year.
The policy is expected to be reviewed on an annual basis.
When it was announced last year, prime minister and Public Service minister Henry Puna said he valued the efforts of those older public servants who had served their nation.
"I am very happy to reward the people that have served us so well over the years, but I also want to commence a process of regenerating the public service, to provide better opportunities for Cook Islanders.
“This will be a voluntary scheme and I have asked the Public Service Commissioner to finalise the details on the packages to go out and to have a process which will allow people to make a considered decision." | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60364-retirement-plan-attracts-100 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/a2dd1ab3a792c30102b4cadd2c0d73110a136c7afdf59900ab754a131eb0fc41.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:52:01 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | THE VAKA Takitumu committee will hold a concert this Saturday at the Nukupure Field in Ngatangiia. Committee treasurer Lisa Iro said the main object... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60292-takitumu-holds-show.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/2cfa88f1d4b255ad5cd73259fc4a0aef_M.jpg | en | null | Takitumu holds show | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | THE VAKA Takitumu committee will hold a concert this Saturday at the Nukupure Field in Ngatangiia.
Committee treasurer Lisa Iro said the main objective of the show was to give back to the community and show appreciation to their sponsors, supporters, families and friends.
“It is for our vaka as a whole who have sacrificed financially, personally or by other means in helping us achieve and represent our Vaka at the Te Maeva Nui event.”
Iro said it has always been a dream and passion of the committee to share their Te Maeva Nui peformances with the Vaka. However, it never came into fruition until this year.
“It was when our president again recommended that we hold a concert and showcase our items that we began working towards it.”
The concert will feature a mixture of items from both the past and present, including some that composed and choreographed by the taunga of Vaka Takitumu for Te Maeva Nui competitions over the years.
Iro said the Vaka’s popular Muteki action song had gained international recognition and was now performed by overseas dance groups. The song was just one of the items that will be performed amongst other popular songs and dances, she added.
This will be a special concert featuring only Vaka Takitumu items and they will include solo performances, drum dances, action songs, ute and imene tuki, or hymns.
“So I guess the special items and guests will be Vaka Takitumu themselves, but more people are encouraged to attend.”
Entry fee to the concert is a gold coin donation, which will be used to cover any operational costs such as power usage and a donation for the use of the field.
Iro said this year had been a struggle for Vaka Takitumu, but they had been able to field a team in the two weeks before the Te Maeva Nui (TMN) competition and were able to compete.
“The journey this year has been first and foremost about the spirit of unity in Vaka Takitumu and this was clearly reflected this year, as this is the first year we have had the whole vaka, from Titikaveka to Matavera participate.”
Everyone is encouraged to attend the concert with families and friends – and don’t forget to take a mat to sit on. The concert starts at 7pm. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60292-takitumu-holds-show | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/0eb02bf5fcae681ff6d55df95ec7f51aa06bb8ef8cc9277dbd44c994c5b7dc18.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:42 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | JUST as George Gregan shouted "four more years, boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hans... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fitem%2F60371-all-blacks-out-to-continue-bledisloe-reign.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/9ec9ae685525fc11c67636bdede00395_M.jpg | en | null | All Blacks out to continue Bledisloe reign | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup for a remarkable 14th straight year with a 29-9 win over the Australian Wallabies in Wellington last Friday. 16082851
JUST as George Gregan shouted "four more years, boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.
Having secured the trophy for a remarkable 14th straight year with a 29-9 win in Wellington last Saturday, Hansen said it is inevitable the Wallabies will win the Cup back one day, but he doesn't plan for that to happen for another three years.
"I thought about it at the start of the process, what it would feel like, and didn't like the idea of it, and I mentioned it to a few people and they didn't like the idea of it either, that's why they played as hard as they played," Hansen said.
"It means a lot to us, but one day it's inevitable someone's going to lose it for sure, I'm just hoping it's not on my watch.
"Along the line somewhere we'll get beaten and we've just got to cop that and take our lessons, understand where we went wrong and go and improve them.
"It's sport, people get beaten. There's a winner and a loser all the time.
"At the moment we're on a bit of a roll and things are going good for us. We've got to keep striving to be better, otherwise someone will come along and take it off us."
Hansen expressed concern about the state of Australian rugby as it struggles to hold footing with the dominant football codes, rugby league and Aussie rules.
"Rugby is an important game, it's a lot more important than just us, we need them to be playing well and getting people to go along and watch them in Australia," Hansen said.
"It's a tough market over there because you've got some other sports claiming part of the market.
"We want them to go well.
"Australian rugby is competing with other sports that might just be ahead of them at the moment, from a fan point of view.
"We want a strong southern hemisphere base for the game, we want our closest neighbours to be strong.
"They'll come right though, I'm confident of that.
"They've certainly got the players to be a very good side."
Wallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper, 24, can't even remember when Australia held the trophy back in 2002.
"So much has happened between now and then, I want to be part of making one myself and making one with a great group of guys but we fell short this year," Hooper said.
"There's another opportunity down the track where we'll grab that."
- News.com.au | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60371-all-blacks-out-to-continue-bledisloe-reign | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/7f4cdb864e80a2bdc99baf241c0b19998e6a0e014de2116cdc713fc73efb0ef3.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T20:46:57 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | An ESTHER Honey Foundation vet and a vet nurse have returned from six days of working on Mangaia, where their efforts included performing surgery outd... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60316-surgery-outdoors-island-style.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/ea9805fd27be77cb5ac0c353cea382dd_M.jpg | en | null | Surgery outdoors, island-style | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | An ESTHER Honey Foundation vet and a vet nurse have returned from six days of working on Mangaia, where their efforts included performing surgery outdoors.
Part of the “Vet Trek” programme, the visit was organised by the foundation as part of their efforts to provide an animal health service to the outer islands.
“It is mostly aimed at desexing animals and providing pets with checkups and care that they may need,” vet Rebecca Hambleton said.
Hambleton said they had desexed around 49 pets and attended to six cats and dogs in need of checkups. Vet nurse Katherine Alexander said it was the first time the pair had travelled to the outer islands to perform surgical procedures.
“Esther Honey staff have visited some of the other outer islands to do such procedures, but for Mangaia, it has been five years since a vet last visited.”
The challenges the team faced including having to operate outdoors using injectable anaesthetic.
Alexander said normally they would operate in a surgical room with a closed environment and an anaesthetic procedure which was easier to control.
“Working inside a room away from the wind and dust would be easier, but in the outer islands it is difficult because of limited supplies including drugs. She said pet owners had also been told how to look after their animals after the desexing operation and had been given advice on general animal care.
“We also talked about the importance of desexing and the need for worm and flea treatment.
“We advised children on the treatment of animals and how they should be loved and handled.”
Hambleton said it was important to get pet owners and their children involved in the programme so they could better understand the need to look after their pets.
She said the team was planning to visit the island again in six months’ time.
“We will try and get to other islands when we can, because it will be good to do A regular check up on other islands as well.
“We thank the people of Mangaia for their support and for welcoming us. They have been very hospitable.” | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60316-surgery-outdoors-island-style | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/3286e3bc8cfe360c8b9afb9fb6f7c16a8d4035ca47bfcf0fb906e8e6dcca0ff3.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:58 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | PRESEASON tournament winner Puaikura failed to make a winning start to their Rarotonga Round Cup Championship campaign after a stalemate in their open... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fsoccer%2Fitem%2F60373-determined-sokattak-give-puaikura-a-shock.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Determined Sokattak give Puaikura a shock | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | PRESEASON tournament winner Puaikura failed to make a winning start to their Rarotonga Round Cup Championship campaign after a stalemate in their opening Van’s Limited premier men’s division match last week.
In the feature match of round one on Friday at Raemaru Park, the side was held by a determined Nikao Sokattak nil-all.
Puaikura were riding high on their success from the pre-season competition and knew it was crucial to start their campaign on a high.
However, it appeared Nikao Sokattak was also determined and up for the challenge, putting up strong competition to keep their much-favoured opponents at bay.
Puaikura’s coach/player Anthony Samuela orchestrated the play, creating opportunities for homecoming striker Pekay Edwards and the Tiputoa brothers.
But a sturdy Nikao Sokattak defence led by Steven Willis combined with the Melanesian mixture of players in the attack proved deadly for the home side.
In the other premier men’s matches, Avatiu caused an upset against Takuvaine after beating them 3-2 at the Swamp on Saturday afternoon.
At the Takitumu school grounds, it was Tupapa Maraerenga who claimed the 2-1 win against their tough opponents Matavera.
In the Islander Hotel senior women’s division, Nikao Sokattak proved too strong after thrashing a depleted Puaikura side 7-1.
Takuvaine also made a winning start after beating Avatiu 4-0.
Overall, round one of the season cup competition proved tough with some interesting results coming out of the matches played over the weekend.
- CIFA Media
Results
Puaikura FC-Nikao Sokattak FC – Premier Men 0-0, Senior Women 1-7, U17 Men 1-5, U14 Boys 1-1, U14 Girls 1-0, U11 Mixed 6-0, U18 Mixed 3-0; Avatiu FC-Takuvaine FC – Premier Men 3-2, Senior Women 0-4, U17 Men 0-4, U14 Boys 0-10, U14 Girls 3-1, U11 Mixed0-8, U18 Mixed 1-0; Matavera FC-Tupapa Maraerenga FC – Premier Men 1-2, U17 Men 2-2, U14 Boys 0-2, U14 Girls 0-5, U11 Mixed 0-3, U18 Mixed 0-1
- Hash Harriers run in Arorangi:Hash House Harriers will meet in Arorangi for this evenings’ run. Hare for the run will be Neredzams. Venue is Raemaru sports ground next to T&M Heather work yard. The run commences at 5:30pm and all runners, walkers and talkers are welcome. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/soccer/item/60373-determined-sokattak-give-puaikura-a-shock | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/356ea1c4276e5fe99738c4022b9ec1ce287c747713842a3fd6d4b4ac8e0ab8ad.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:47:05 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | MAY I respond to the letter by “Share-a-ton of Junk” printed on August 22 and headed “A five-star mistake,” by saying with a name like that, this ghos... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60318-some-lessons-on-developing-the-sheraton.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Some lessons on developing the ‘Sheraton’ | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | MAY I respond to the letter by “Share-a-ton of Junk” printed on August 22 and headed “A five-star mistake,” by saying with a name like that, this ghost writer of yours must be a “Sheraton Junkie.”
It goes without saying that when he says most “resort rats” (“junkies”) he has met don’t leave the comfort of their resort we should believe him, because he would know!
As to his suggestion that I am misled if I think the old Sheraton remodelled as a five-star hotel will help the Rarotongan economy, how would he know? He isn’t a developer!
What I said was it will bring in much-needed new money to the Rarotonga economy, which is what developments do, and even a spaced-out junkie can figure that one out.
That said, our friend was pointing to 5-star resort junkies remaining in-house when the hotel is operational, thus denying growth to the wider Rarotongan economy, which is a valid enough point. But it should be remembered they still consume local food and cultural entertainment and employ some locals that government can tax, so we would have the crumbs to be thankful for.
Our friend has pointed to the new Sheraton developer as a fellow American, so may I give him a heads-up to help him?
1.Diverting the main road to gain beachfront is not a good idea, as the property is flanked by streams that muddy the beachfront waters when torrential rain flood those streams. If five-star resort junkies see muddy waters, they won’t come back again!
2.In any case, diverting the island’s increasingly noisy traffic around the back of the hotel, where junkies are sleeping, will annoy them and they won’t come back again!
3.So leave the main road where it is and create a market on beachside where locals can interact with resort junkies, so they can experience the friendly nature of Cook Islanders that keeps driving visitor numbers up.
4.Develop a saltwater lagoon for swimmers on site, so the muddied waters and beachfront become irrelevant.
5.And bring your own medicine man to negotiate peace with the restless spirits of traditional landowners, so they don’t interfere with your guests. The last thing we need is 800-spaced out resort junkies running around!
6.Last but not least, being constructed to 5-star standards of 30 years ago, the Sheraton property can only be upgraded to 4-star accommodation with 5-star service and is suitable only as a transit resort for the outer islands, where the real 5-star destination for the Cook Islands can be developed. Rarotonga is just another Waiheke Island and extension of New Zealand!
The above was where I was headed during my watch on the Sheraton fiasco, but I chose to abort the project in 2008 when I saw the global credit squeeze coming, the probable outcome being the global recession we now have.
I wish my fellow American well in his endeavour!
Tim Tepaki | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60318-some-lessons-on-developing-the-sheraton | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/4f8020d78f27c094ba72264ef05287409b7c9d5b97084434542327d1c0600dbc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:47:07 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | “GUESS WHAT, VISITORS like us just as we are,” a smoke signaller says. “Recent visitors say that people come here for the unspoiled beauty and our fri... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fsmoke-signals%2Fitem%2F60319-part-of-the-charm.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Part of the charm | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | “Recent visitors say that people come here for the unspoiled beauty and our friendly ways. And what some locals see as a “nuisance,” eg the 30km speed limit on the narrow Muri strip, is just part of the charm of the place. They say that if they had wanted to visit a built-up place with fast lanes they would have gone elsewhere. A laid-back and relaxing experience is what our guests are looking for. That was such a pleasant surprise to hear. Many people I have met seem to have bought into the dream and tell me this is a real little paradise and bemoan having to go back to the reality of wherever they came from. I, for one, know it is lovely but perhaps tend to take it for granted. Their comments make me appreciate what we have. Let’s not lose our charm by trying to pack in more people on to the island like sardines.”
CHARMLESS ROADS
“MIND YOU THAT charm doesn’t relate to the current state of badly neglected side roads,” the same smoke signaller says. “Minister Brown and co should look at urgent upgrade of the road to Wigmore’s Waterfall. It is said that the Atu Enua is really disappointed with the lack of maintenance on that road. If nothing is done to fix the problem don’t be surprised to find that road closed to all except to foot traffic.”
TIME TO LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE
“GOVERNMENT IS ELECTED by the people, they work for the people, the people pay their salary and the majority of people are saying no to purse seine fishing,” a smoke signaller observes. “The increase income/revenue generated by fishing will not change the people’s minds, the people simply do not want this activity in our waters. Time for government to listen to the people.” | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/smoke-signals/item/60319-part-of-the-charm | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/4babb3208e1d5433d8df9701de5e800f70080867024ee73b35e06ff336621fd0.json |
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"Legacy Author"
] | 2016-08-26T12:52:32 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | PUAIKURA is set to host the first lot of midweek matches in the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition today as they take on Nikao Sokattak at Raemaru Park i... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fsoccer%2Fitem%2F60301-puaikura-set-to-host-openers.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Puaikura set to host openers | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | PUAIKURA is set to host the first lot of midweek matches in the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition today as they take on Nikao Sokattak at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
The Bank South Pacific (BSP) Under-14 boys’ division kicks off their matches at 4pm, followed by the Islander Hotel senior women’s games at 5pm.
With teams well prepared from the pre-season competition, these games are expected to produce some good action.
Tomorrow will see the BSP U14 girls match between Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak kicking off at 4pm followed by the main feature match of the week, the Van’s Limited premier men clash between Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak at 5pm.
At the same time, out at the CIFA Complex, Avatiu will take on Takuvaine in the Prime Foods U8 and U11 mixed division at 4pm, followed by the Hori Signs U17 men’s games at 4.30pm. - CIFA Media
Fixtures: Today at Raemaru Park: Puaikura FC-Nikao Sokattak FC – 4pm U14 Boys (Ref: Maara Kaukura, Assist: Edmund Tupuna, Faatau Pepe), 5pm Senior Women (Ref: Melanie Wilson, Assist: Faatau Pepe, Edmund Tupuna)
Tomorrow at Raemaru Park: Puaikura FC-Nikao Sokattak FC – 4pm U14 Girls (Ref: Tanisha Tangimetua, Assist: Lora Tauira, Tiana Ngarua), 5pm Premier Men (Ref: Tupou Patia, Assist: John Pareanga, Noel Mani); CIFA Complex: Avatiu FC-Takuvaine FC – 4pm U8 Mix (Ref: Pierce Iripa), 4pm U11 Mix (Ref: Emilie Pierce), 4.30pm U17 Men (Ref: Maara Kaukura, Assist: Pierce Iripa, Emilie Pierce). | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/soccer/item/60301-puaikura-set-to-host-openers | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/a2f22b4aed5af19eec4109bd93d422a9555aefb4ab609c1c10dcd516ed4f1881.json |
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"Richard Moore"
] | 2016-08-29T20:48:54 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The CHILDREN and teachers of Apii Nikao school have just been given a huge responsibility: they have to look after 100 new worms. And to do that the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60366-tis-helps-island-schools-go-greener.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/206b0dd211e9a48d929ccf497fa6db4e_M.jpg | en | null | TIS helps island schools go greener | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Alanna Smith from Te Ipukarea Society explains to children from Apii Nikao school how a compost bin works. 16082624
The CHILDREN and teachers of Apii Nikao school have just been given a huge responsibility: they have to look after 100 new worms.
And to do that they must carefully feed the little critters with the right food so they will create worm castings for compost.
A package of worms was delivered to the school by Alanna Smith from the Te Ipukarea Society, which also has helped provide a green worm farm and a black composting bin.
Funding for the $430 worm farm and $240 compost bin has come from Global Environment Fund Small Grants, an international green fund, and the New Zealand High Commission.
The Te Ipukarea Society is aiming to provide 40 Cook Islands schools with a worm farm and compost bin to teach children, and the kids their parents, an alternative to burning organic waste.
Smith said they can turn the waste into something valuable – compost – to put on their gardens and fruit trees.
And the 270 children at Apii Nikao are to have plenty of garden area to make use of as the school is to be allowed to build raised vegetable beds on land next to it.
In the meantime they have been told about looking after their worms: No meat, no poultry and no fish.
So they are vegetarian worms?
Actually, Smith said, they are vegan worms because they don’t like dairy either. And they are healthy eaters avoiding potato chips, sweets and oils.
Besides, protein attracts rodents and junk food brings ants, she says.
Oranges, lemons and limes must also be avoided as they contain limonene, which is toxic for worms.
Smith said the worms sometimes need a bit of a vege boost and TIS is grateful to Oasis Hydroponics, which sponsors the compost to start the schools’ new environmental projects and also provides lettuce cuttings.
The society has a worm breeding programme going on and keeps an eye on how the school farms are faring and can provide top-up worms if need be. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60366-tis-helps-island-schools-go-greener | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/1a3a41b2bb69c320e46911e91b66ad3a91c184a460885e13c45aa5c019b8d208.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:33 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | I HAVE seen some complaints in the smoke signals column in CI News regarding the customer service given by some businesses around Rarotonga to tourist... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60294-rude-employees-do-businesses-a-diservice.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Rude employees do businesses a diservice | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | I HAVE seen some complaints in the smoke signals column in CI News regarding the customer service given by some businesses around Rarotonga to tourists and locals alike.
I have myself been the recipient of rude service from senior management in a bank.
When we have companies investing time and money into employee training with the likes of iCare and Kia Orana programmes, and it makes you wonder why we still have bad service, especially in the case of large global corporate businesses that advertise they are here for their customers.
The attitude of some employees is one that sends the signal, “It would be a great job if it wasn’t for the customers. This highlights the fact that they misunderstand who their real employer is. If there were no customers there would be no business, therefore no job. Simple.
It was with great delight that I saw this sign posted up by the cashier desk at Wigmore’s Superstore, reminding us all the importance of customers, regardless of whether they are tourists or locals.
A customer is the most important visitor on your premises.
She is not dependent on us
We are dependent on her.
A customer is not an interruption of our work
“She is the purpose of it.
A customer is not a rank outsider of our business
She is part of it.
We are not doing the customer a favour by serving her
She is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.”
It is interesting to note that in most hospitality businesses, the frontline staff that are most in contact with the customers are usually the least qualified or least paid, yet they are the ones who represent the company by the way they wear their uniform, behave and treat the customers.
These staff can win or lose your customer base and they can be the pivotal key to the success of the business.
In a small community with lots of competitors vying for the same customers’ attention and spending, All businesses whether they are large or small cannot disregard the utmost regard their staff should have for the future of profit margins and longevity.
Ruth Horton | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60294-rude-employees-do-businesses-a-diservice | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/1ccf8098733179668345f83b45066a4691f44d9c2d20ff3a04981caadf6ded15.json |
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"Legacy Author"
] | 2016-08-29T18:48:42 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | CHILE – Last Wednesday, the Chilean government officially ordered the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park tripling its protected Pacific o... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60333-chile-triples-protected-pacific-ecosystems.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Chile triples protected Pacific ecosystems | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | CHILE – Last Wednesday, the Chilean government officially ordered the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park tripling its protected Pacific oceanic areas.
“At a time when oceans are hit by the over-exploitation of species, pollution and phenomena such as climate change, the protection of these islands means a great step forward for oceans in Chile and the rest of the world,” said Vice President of Oceana in Chile Liesbeth van der Meer.
The Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park has a surface of 300,035 square kilometeres and is designed as a no-take area where fishing and other extractive activities will be banned.
With the establishment of the Nazca-Desventuradas Park, Chile will not only have the largest marine park in the Americas, but it will also protect 12 per cent of its marine surface area, accounting for a 4.4 per cent increase.
Behind the proposal to create this marine park was an expedition conducted by Oceana and National Geographic in February 2013.
A team of renowned national and international scientists conducted the first-ever exploration of the region and used cutting-edge technology to document one of the most pristine and wild places in South America and the Pacific.
Scientists found a unique ecosystem with no signs of human impact and an outstanding 90 per cent level of endemic species, which are species only found in that particular region.
Additionally, there is an abundance of algae forests, fragile deep-sea corals and fish populations including tuna, yellow tail amberjacks and deep water sharks.
An indicator of the exceptional health of these ecosystems are large-sized lobsters, with some individuals extending more than one meter and weighing up to eight kilograms.
After last week’s publication of the decree, the next step is to prepare a management plan for this protected and monitoring the huge area.
“The Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park is a great step forward to achieve Chile’s commitment at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity,” said concluded van der Meer.
“It is extremely important to protect ecologically important zones in Chile and for other countries to follow suit by establishing more protected areas that can promote the conservation and recovery of oceans and their resources.”
- PNC | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60333-chile-triples-protected-pacific-ecosystems | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/1816bb3e61c210c2952e1169b7349daa992828c95b6411b113aa6c1fd6dcbb8a.json |
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"Legacy Author"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:19 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | Three things you need to know about the All Blacks team to face the Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on Friday night (CI time). The new cap Chiefs midfi... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fitem%2F60297-three-pointers-on-all-blacks-versus-wallabies.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/7796af71c420e21b6763500866b1ad7e_M.jpg | en | null | Three pointers on All Blacks versus Wallabies | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Three things you need to know about the All Blacks team to face the Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on Friday night (CI time).
The new cap
Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will make his debut in the 12 jersey. The 21-year-old will become All Black No. 1153 after Kane Hames became 1152 in Sydney. Lienert-Brown will be the seventh All Black to debut in 2016 (Ardie Savea, Seta Tamanivalu, Elliot Dixon, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Liam Squires and Hames). Nine players made their debuts last year. According to allblacks.com Lienert-Brown will become the 43rd All Black who attended Christchurch Boys' High. Lienert-Brown's inclusion is one of four changes to the All Blacks side that beat the Wallabies 42-8 in Sydney. Prop Joe Moody returns from injury to start at loosehead prop, with Wyatt Crockett set to play his 50th Test from the bench. In the other changes, James Parsons' experience sees him named at replacement hooker, while Seta Tamanivalu is in the 23 jersey as back cover.
Crockett can’t lose
When he takes the field this weekend, Wyatt Crockett will not only play his 50th test, but also his 300th first-class match. Crockett also holds a unique world record: he has played in 38 consecutive test matches without defeat. The only loss he has experienced in an All Blacks jersey was the All Blacks 2012 defeat to England. He has also played in a draw.
Crockett has a winning percentage of 96.93 per cent, the highest of any test player who has taken the field a minimum 20 times.
Points on offer
A number of All Blacks are on the verge of points milestones ahead of Friday’s test. Beauden Barrett finished last weekend's test with 199 points for the All Blacks. He has also scored six tries in his past six tests. Aaron Cruden is sitting on 299 points for the All Blacks. In other milestones Julian Savea scored his 40th try last weekend and is thus on 200 points for the All Blacks. He sits in 13th place on the all-time tryscoring list alongside Australian Chris Latham. Another try will move him into 12th with Welsh great Gareth Thomas. The next All Black on the list is Jeff Wilson on 44 tries.
Also All Blacks captain Kieran Read won his first 13 tests as captain last weekend. All Blacks legend Sir Brian Lochore holds the world record of winning his first 14 tests. - NZ Herald | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60297-three-pointers-on-all-blacks-versus-wallabies | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/687911c3187601789e1110634b39ccacf33cab0a85f3bf0198c8991238624d03.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:47:03 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | RE THE story about motor vehicle wrecks on Rarotonga in the CI News dated August 25, 2016. Years ago I recommended imposing a waste disposal tax on... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60317-waste-disposal-tax-could-solve-big-problem.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Waste disposal tax could solve big problem | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | RE THE story about motor vehicle wrecks on Rarotonga in the CI News dated August 25, 2016.
Years ago I recommended imposing a waste disposal tax on all motor vehicle imports of no less than $500.00 for cars, utility trucks, and heavy trucks. I also recommended a $250.00 tax on small motor cycles and $300.00 on larger motorcycles.
The intention was to lock this money away in a permanent waste disposal fund. Today the list could be extended to e-waste, white-ware waste and all non-disposable bottles and cans, which could be taxed at 30 to 50 cents per unit.
Asking Mark Brown and Henry Puna who are on voluntary overseas exile to do something is a waste of time!
Would the next Demo-led government please consider and introduce a waste disposal levy or tax as a powerful environmental measure?
Add a road tax fund from fuel sales and annual registration fees, and we will have set funds that no government can use for travel and other wild expenditure.
This is my response to Jessie Sword’s problem of finding $300,000.00 to send 1000 car bodies to New Zealand.
Keep up the good work Jessie and Malcolm Sword of Cook Islands General Transport.
Norman George
Former MP. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60317-waste-disposal-tax-could-solve-big-problem | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/17c5eb2294cabca2a10f11806e64a3cb33f0e8d123d6803dff1c6c0260699309.json |
[
"Rashneel Kumar"
] | 2016-08-30T20:49:05 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Cook Islands International Sevens build-up is gaining momentum with another new team confirming their participation in the annual tournament to be... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fitem%2F60393-dubai-side-set-for-sevens-in-heaven.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Dubai side set for Sevens in Heaven | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | The Cook Islands International Sevens build-up is gaining momentum with another new team confirming their participation in the annual tournament to be held in November.
The prestigious Sevens in Heaven has attracted the attention of the Emirates Firebirds, which are set to compete in this year’s tournament.
The Sevens in Heaven will be the Dubai-based women team’s first international 7s tournament.
Emirates Firebirds manager Geoff Tolo said they were looking forward to their first international 7s experience.
He said the team had a good mixture of players, most of who were cabin crew at the Emirates Airline.
“The Emirates Firebirds is relatively new, just like our cabin crew girls, the majority of the team has only taken up rugby since December,” Tolo said.
“Most of the women are cabin crew and the tournament will be the first time we're all on ground as a team. We all live in Dubai and work for Emirates Airlines.
“We are a mixed nationality of Fijians, Australians, Papua New Guineans, South Africans, British, Egyptians, Icelandic, Romanians, Uruguayans, Spanish and Samoans. But I would say Australians are the most dominant.”
Tolo said the team was excited with the opportunity to play in the Sevens in Heaven tournament. “We are definitely looking forward to getting more experience playing against teams in the Pacific.
“The Cook Islands 7s will be our first rugby sevens international tour. What a fitting way to introduce the game we play in heaven with your tournament, Sevens in Heaven!” | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/other-sports/item/60393-dubai-side-set-for-sevens-in-heaven | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/346417cb03b1a71173315f78180a422423b4a32052270d03a609b1cd8b4b41d6.json |
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"Legacy Author"
] | 2016-08-29T18:48:56 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Lack of materials sees Fiji villagers living rough FIJI – Victims of Cyclone Winston in Fiji are struggling to rebuild their lives six months after... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60331-cyclone-victims-struggle-to-rebuild.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Cyclone victims struggle to rebuild | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | FIJI – Victims of Cyclone Winston in Fiji are struggling to rebuild their lives six months after the category five storm devastated large parts of the country.
Villages along the north coast of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu were hit hard by Winston, but a shortage of building materials means people have been unable to repair their houses.
In Narakoso village, the chairman of the local disaster committee Asipeli Navatayali said people would like to be doing more repair work, but they cannot get their hands on building materials.
“The only thing we need is the materials from the hardware just to bring it as early as possible so that we can rebuild our house and finish it,” he said.
Navatayali said people are becoming increasingly nervous and frustrated as the next cyclone season draws near.
“Now people are worried because November is closer. The cyclone season in Fiji is November to April. Just last night there’s heavy rain, you can see there’s a flood down there,” Navatayali said.
“All the people are still living in the shed. What will happen if another cyclone will come?”
In nearby Nabukadra village the situation is even more desperate.
The villagers say that even if they could find a supply of building materials they do not have any money to purchase them.
Instead, many have salvaged pieces of old corrugated iron and other cyclone debris and are using a single chainsaw to cut pieces of wood from felled trees.
Nabukadra’s chief, Raivolita Malani, said the village is also running low on food after Winston destroyed their gardens and fishing grounds.
“We have been asking assistance from the government, it’s now six months after the after the cyclone but nothing they have done,” he said.
But there are some bright spots amid the devastation.
In Naocobau village, where only one concrete house was left standing after Cyclone Winston swept through, a South Korean Christian group has brought supplies and volunteers to build 25 new homes.
Naocobau elder Ratu Moape Liutaki admits his community is far more fortunate than the surrounding villages.
“I can just say that we were really lucky because this group decided to come and help us,” he said.
It is not just remote villages that are struggling to pick up the pieces after Cyclone Winston. The town of Rakiraki has several hardware stores but it is still dotted by damaged houses, many covered with tarpaulins to keep the rain out.
Resident Vinesh Naidu was luckier than most. It only took him two months to get the materials to put a temporary roof on his house but now he cannot find a carpenter to finish the job.
“I’ve already got the materials here but it’s very hard to get the carpenters here because the carpenters are still building houses and the price for carpenters is high,” he said. “What used to be $25-$30 a day has now turned to $40-50 an hour.”
Naidu lost his job as a fitter and turner after cyclone damage forced the closure of the Rakiraki’s sugar mill.
He says many people are still traumatised by the impact of Cyclone Winston.
“Wherever we sit down and if we are talking about something else but this topic of cyclone comes in, somehow it comes up,” he said.
- ABC | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60331-cyclone-victims-struggle-to-rebuild | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/f1ffa61d7fdcaab548f59427b55384f5ea1c51fb65bfbbb3c21cf61e2f4bad68.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:12 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | OVER FIVE months ago Te Ipukarea Society wrote to the Secretary of the Ministry for Marine Resources, asking for some data. After following up seve... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60293-silence-greets-tis-data-request.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/22f3c1324d038e6fd200c38be261d049_M.jpg | en | null | Silence greets TIS data request | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Te Ipukarea Society “Super-seiners” in the Spanish purse seine fl eet have the highest use of FADs of any purse seine fl eet in the world, TIS says. 16082422
OVER FIVE months ago Te Ipukarea Society wrote to the Secretary of the Ministry for Marine Resources, asking for some data.
After following up several times, and gaining no satisfaction, we put the request through the Ombudsman Office. This was more than one month ago under the Official Information Act. No response has been received. Since neither of these avenues appear to be effective, we thought perhaps we will be more likely to get a response if we ask our questions through your newspaper.
1. Will you (MMR) please release the data that we asked for six months ago. That is, the data that you hold for 2014 and 2015 showing how much bigeye tuna and other bycatch was caught by purse seiners in Cook Islands waters when FADs were used compared with when FADs were not used.
2. Has the three or four-month FAD ban for purse seine fishing in recent years under tuna commission rules, introduced to help stop the over-fishing of bigeye tuna, actually resulted in a decrease in the amount of bigeye caught?
3. Has MMR considered imposing additional restrictions on FAD use by purse seiners beyond the minimum four-month FAD ban they are required to impose under the Tuna Commission rules.
4. As the EU (Spanish) purse seine fleet has the highest use of FADs of any purse seine fleet, and the highest bycatch of bigeye tuna as a result, is there anything in the EU Cook Islands “sustainable” fisheries partnership deal that tries to limit by catch of bigeye (again, beyond the four-month FAD ban).
The Executive Committee
Te Ipukarea Society | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60293-silence-greets-tis-data-request | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/e9944b309e72dd1bca0c2604a624c1150495fdf3413fc8437abb06456a499215.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:49:03 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | I HAVE to agree with Ruth Horton on teaching our children how to value self-esteem as a result of being part of the work force. As a business owner... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60390-children-need-to-learn-the-value-of-working.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Children need to learn the value of working | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | As a business owner hiring school leavers, it seems to me some of them think all they have to do is turn up in the uniform and they will get paid. They also think that if they are rostered to work and don't turn up they will still get paid. Then there are some who turn up and stay and think because they have a computer in front of them it means they can continually check their Facebook page. Paying by the hour is for the work that is done, not simply because they turn up. On her other missive about health I also agree with her on this point. We would do well to change our focus away from kai kai as the only answer to fundraising. We are making ourselves fat and our children lazy. I certainly don't want to be known as living in the most obese nation in the world, where many of us are dying of diabetes before our 50th birthdays.
Sad but True | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60390-children-need-to-learn-the-value-of-working | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/612da28c6b8cad8fc3dc720512258bdcd68f2629a85524fc7e059b8d0b019381.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:49 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | HAWAI‘I – The United States president, Barack Obama, will travel to a remote atoll in the middle of the Pacific this week to recognise the creation of... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60334-usa-quadruples-its-hawaiian-marine-reserve.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | USA quadruples its Hawaiian marine reserve | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | HAWAI‘I – The United States president, Barack Obama, will travel to a remote atoll in the middle of the Pacific this week to recognise the creation of what will become the world’s largest marine reserve.
The White House last week announced that the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument will quadruple in size to cover more 1.5 million square kilometres of ocean to the northwest of Hawaii.
“This diverse ecosystem is home to many species of coral, fish, birds, marine mammals, and other flora and fauna,” the president said in his official proclamation.
“In addition, this area has great cultural significance to the native Hawaiian community to early Polynesian culture worthy of protecting and understanding.”
The sanctuary was first created by President George W Bush in 2006 and declared a World Heritage Area in 2010, but r Obama’s announcement, which will be formally made when he visits Hawai‘i and Midway on Wednesday and Thursday, will more than quadruple its size to about 1.5 million square kilometres, double the size of the state of Texas.
Commercial fishing and mineral extraction such as deep sea mining will be prohibited within its boundaries – but scientific exploration, recreational fishing and subsistence fishing by native Hawaiians would be allowed by permit, the White House said in a statement.
The monument is one of the Obama’s grandest environmental statements as he works to cement his post-presidential legacy.
The president has gone to great pains to highlight his administration’s protection of hundreds of millions of hectares of American land, more than any other president.
He has also expanded the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, to the south and west of Hawai‘i.
The Papahanaumokuakea monument is home to more than 7000 marine species, a quarter of which are found nowhere else on earth. These include rare species such as the threatened green turtle and the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, a 4500-year-old black coral, and millions of birds.
Hawai‘i may ban swimming with dolphins
HAWAI‘I – The days of tourists swimming with dolphins off Hawaiian shores may soon come to an end.
Federal officials from the National Marine Fisheries Service have proposed new rules that would prohibit human interaction with Hawaiian spinner dolphins to within 50 yards or approximately 45 metres.
The species, active at night foraging for food in deep waters, returns during the day to shallow waters near shore to rest, nurtures their young, and participates in other social behaviours.
The guidelines are meant to protect the dolphins during this critical downtime, as well as shield them from potentially stressful interactions with tourism groups.
“At some locations, up to 13 tour boats have been observed jockeying for position on a single dolphin group, with up to 60 snorkelers in the water,” the officials shared in their report.
“Apart from commercial tour operations, people also swim, kayak, or paddle into essential daytime habitats to seek interactions with the dolphins.”
National Marine Fisheries Service official Ann Garett said that all of these outside influences can contribute to an increase in chronic stress for the dolphins. “That’s what we’re concerned about,” she added.
The agency had originally considered enforcing a 100-yard (90 metre) restriction to remain consistent with one currently governing interactions with humpback whales, but decided to halve the distance so as not to “diminish both the experience of dolphin watching and opportunities to participate in dolphin watching.”
If passed, the dolphin restriction would apply anywhere in waters within two nautical miles of the Hawaiian Islands and in the waters between the islands of Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe.
While some dolphin excursion operators have railed against the proposed rules, others say such regulations are long overdue.
“People chase the dolphins with their selfie sticks,” Victor Lozano, owner of Dolphin Excursions in Oahu, said. “You go on safari – you don’t go out to the lion and try to pet it.”
NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comment for 60 days on the proposed regulations.
A decision on the matter will likely be decided within the next 12 months.
- Oceana | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60334-usa-quadruples-its-hawaiian-marine-reserve | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/5f8eb4e49887071e082a07ff28c613693f6fef132b1702327a1f61e0035a0e64.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:48:38 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | “RE THE STEPS to the Ministry of Justice building, if there was justice in this world we would have painted the concrete steps with non-slip paint pro... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fsmoke-signals%2Fitem%2F60369-simple-solution-for-courthouse-steps-problem.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Simple solution for courthouse steps problem | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | “RE THE STEPS to the Ministry of Justice building, if there was justice in this world we would have painted the concrete steps with non-slip paint proven to work effectively on swimming pool surounds for less time, effort and money,” a smoke signaller says. “Now we are waiting for tiles to come from where, China?
Having to fix up these steps is another nail in the coffins the Chinese have erected and in which they are burying us alive. And now their boats are all around our country, taking our fish in payment for their ‘largesse’.”
MEGA-POTHOLES
“APPARENTLY THE ROAD to Wigmores falls has potholes so large that a car could fit in and never get out again,” a smoke signaller says. “Hopefully that is a gross exaggeration, but it is one on which I am not willing to test my beautiful new car. Government take note: we need maintenance of the assets we already have, before they become a liability and cause guests to not enjoy their stay. Having a well-kept road is a benefit for locals and visitors alike.”
WHERE DID THE MOZZIES GO?
“THE ZIKA THREAT was big news before the Olympics and then nothing,” a smoke signaller says. “So where were those mosquitoes? It is puzzling to think why the big fuss about zika in Brazil, because we had zika here on Rarotonga for quite a few months and hundreds of us caught it. And as far as I know, no babies born with small-sized heads. Could it be someone was hiding something behind the zika virus rumours?
MYSTERY PRICES
HOW ARE WE supposed to tell how much things cost if retailers can’t be bothered putting a price on the goods they sell,” a smoke signaller asks. “Recently I bought an item in a shop I won’t name, because the owner is known to be fond of utu. When I got it to the counter, I found it cost about $20 more than I thought it would. So I had to trudge all the way back to where I got it, and put it back. Surely there must be a law about pricing?
JUSTICE GETS WEIRD
“IT SEEMS TO me that justice is administered in very strange ways in the Cook Islands,” a smoke signaller says. “Earlier this year George Pitt, who in my opinion runs fast and loose with the facts in his newspaper “stories” and radio show, got into trouble for discussing the private contents of a judge’s note, on the radio. In any other country, he would have got into big trouble for doing this, but instead he got an apology from the police who initially tried to arrest him, but failed, because he declined to be arrested. This would be funny if it were not so seriously wrong. Later, Mr Pitt roundly criticised both the judge and two lawyers in the Teina Bishop case in a very nasty way, and once again he got away with it – no repercussions from Crown Law, or anybody in authority. And it seems Mark Brown, who made public remarks that seemed close to prejudicing the case, got away with no censuring at all. And all the while, we hear not a word from our new solicitor-general, who seems to have done a John Tangi, and disappeared into thin air. Just what is going on here?” | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/smoke-signals/item/60369-simple-solution-for-courthouse-steps-problem | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/2c53722ec42cbcfd1013253731e224e5f7aeca9d51839ffdb8abe4aca1ed3789.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:38 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | WALLABIES BEATEN 29-9 BY ALL BLACKS NEW ZEALAND – New Zealand has retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th-straight year after outclassing an improve... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60337-pacific-briefs.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | PACIFIC BRIEFS | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | NEW ZEALAND – New Zealand has retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th-straight year after outclassing an improved Wallabies outfit 29-9 in Saturday’s second Test in Wellington. Despite a vastly better performance than last week’s capitulation in Sydney, Australia never looked likely to win and could do little to stop the All Blacks once their irresistible catch-and-pass game clicked into gear. The result brings Australia’s losing streak under Michael Cheika to six matches – one short of the seven defeats in 2005 that eventually led to the sacking of Eddie Jones. A sold-out crowd of 35,372 was on hand at a windswept Wellington Stadium, where the Wallabies have not won for 16 years. The Wallabies will look to recover from what has been a nightmare fortnight when they face South Africa on September 10 at Lang Park. The final Bledisloe Test will be played at Eden Park on October 22.
AGREEMENT ON TRADE DEAL’S LEGAL TEXT
PACIFIC – Trade ministers from 16 Pacific Islands Forum countries have agreed to the legal text of the proposed Pacer Plus regional free trade agreement. Friday’s talks in Christchurch were a significant step towards implementing the agreement, which is expected to be signed later this year. New Zealand’s trade minister, Todd McClay, said he was delighted with the progress that had been made towards finalising Pacer Plus. The proposed agreement has been controversial, with some groups arguing it favours New Zealand and Australia to the detriment of small Pacific economies. The countries involved reject this, saying it’s significant to their economic prosperity. At the meeting, New Zealand and Australia announced a US$5.8 million funding package for Pacific countries for the ratification process, which will include customs, revenue and legislative support.
OCEAN FOOTBALL’S INITIATIVE RECOGNISED
PACIFIC – The Oceania Football Confederation’s Just Play Emergency Programme has been shortlisted for the global Beyond Sport Innovation Award. Just Play is a sport for development programme that helps children to grow, learn and explore through sport. It was introduced into Vanuatu and Fiji following the devastation of Tropical Cyclone’s Pam and Winston. To see the hard work of all those involved in the Just Play Programme recognised for the important contribution they are making to children’s lives is amazing, according to OFC President David Chung. The Just Play Emergency Programme is one of the 250 entries, from 55 different countries, representing over 64 sporting codes, to be shortlisted for the Beyond Sport Awards. The winners will be announced in December.
VANUATU CONSIDERING INCOME TAX
VANUATU – The Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has confirmed income tax is being seriously considered by his government. He said the planned tax will apply on incomes of more than 500,000 vatu a year, or $US4674. Salwai said the tax is needed if the government is to fund activities such as free education for children up to year 10. The Daily Post reports him saying every country in the world levies this tax and Vanuatu has to start taking more responsibility for paying for its development. When the government introduced free education up to Year 6, Australia funded the initiative, but every year since the Vanuatu Government has slowly absorbed the costs and will fully fund the programme from next year.
UN REPORTS ON NEW CALEDONIA ROLLS
NEW CALEDONIA – A United Nations report on New Caledonia is encouraging those eligible to vote to enrol on the relevant rolls as the territory nears the 2018 independence referendum. Two rolls are being worked on – one for provincial elections and one for the plebiscite. The issues have been contentious for years as voting rights are restricted to long-term residents, with mainly Kanak politicians challenging the integrity of the roll. The UN team said its job was a technical one and it was a work in progress for those in charge of finalising the rolls. A UN official said in the report there was no reference to any alleged fraud, adding that there had been developments to improve the work and build confidence. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60337-pacific-briefs | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/ba4d8672b210ad28e5ce82a6616d72e31f5f0aa8b64354218179382ce8848bc3.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:07 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The RIDGE to Reef Project Cook Islands team visited Mangaia School students on August 16 to continue our education and awareness programme. Students... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Fouter-islands%2Fitem%2F60388-mangaia-pupils-learn-about-ra-ui.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/a865afbb128c56a98d13d0e5208f8167_M.jpg | en | null | Mangaia pupils learn about ra’ui | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Mangaia School’s senior students enjoyed talking to their visitors and asked lots of questions about the environment. 16082912
The RIDGE to Reef Project Cook Islands team visited Mangaia School students on August 16 to continue our education and awareness programme.
Students heard about why ra'ui (conservation areas) are important from presenters Ministry of Marine Resources senior fisheries officer Ngere George and Climate Change Cook Islands advisor Teina Rongo.
Among the main components of the project is to strengthen and expand marine and terrestrial protected areas.
School principal Michael Papatua and his teachers provided some great feedback on the project and Ridge to Reef Project coordinator Maria Tuoro presented a Samsung computer tablet to the school. The device was sponsored by Bluesky following the Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation workshop in April.
Each of the southern group schools are receiving tablets to use for environment and climate change initiatives.
- MMR | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/outer-islands/item/60388-mangaia-pupils-learn-about-ra-ui | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/3191a129d98719ec0101127ceda951bf2180ae6f137727113a9d2703eeb04203.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:44 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | MINISTRY of Cultural Development held an appreciation dinner for the sponsors of the 2016 Te Maeva Nui festival, on Friday night at The Islander Hotel... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60370-culture-thanks-te-maeva-nui-sponsors.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/dff6b41d235d7829fe495b65416b0671_M.jpg | en | null | Culture thanks Te Maeva Nui sponsors | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | From left, Mereani Manuela-Talbot from Backyard Tours, Viani Tixier and Ra Tangaroa at the Te Maeva Nui sponsors appreciation dinner on Friday night. 16082842
MINISTRY of Cultural Development held an appreciation dinner for the sponsors of the 2016 Te Maeva Nui festival, on Friday night at The Islander Hotel.
The dinner was attended by the representatives from most of the sponsors who contributed over $120,000 in cash and kind to this year’s event.
Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua thanked the sponsors for their support in making the 2016 Te Maeva Nui a success.
He also urged them to keep supporting the ministry and the Government to host another eventful festival next year.
During the dinner, Turua also made a presentation on the events of this year’s Te Maeva Nui and the attendance it generated.
He also presented an estimate financial report with a net surplus which was used to fund Friday’s appreciation dinner.
Health minister Nandi Glassie, who filled in for the Cultural Development minister Teariki Heather, acknowledged the sponsors for helping the government in building the nation by supporting events with deep tradition and cultural value to this country. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60370-culture-thanks-te-maeva-nui-sponsors | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/15c08bed122838658563e689ddf3659ffe070895d841a786b888ec1c1f258973.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:49:01 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | WHILE IT'S good that more and more stories and articles appearing in tourism newspapers and magazines in this country are starting to truly reflect th... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters-to-the-editor%2Fitem%2F60368-need-for-more-care-with-maori-spelling.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Need for more care with Maori spelling | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | WHILE IT'S good that more and more stories and articles appearing in tourism newspapers and magazines in this country are starting to truly reflect the Maori culture of this land, it would be even better if a bit more care was also shown for the spelling and translation of certain names, places and objects.
It is bad enough that there are sometimes factual errors - one magazine suggested that Aitutaki lagoon was 70 km at its widest point, when it should probably read 7km.
The current issue of the Escape magazine, for example, has several mistakes and mis-spellings in one story: tiara (for tiare, flower), the words of two well known local songs "Aue oki koe te purotu manea" are translated incorrectly: puretu for purotu (although puretu is used alternatively here, it is not in this particular song); "Rarotonga te enua te tauria ia" should read "tei tauria ia"; manu (birds) for people; and reva (air) for world.
Then there's that hairy old chestnut of seven canoes leaving from Avana harbour. There were more than seven canoes and proof of this is the larger (than seven) number of ngati/iwi /tribes present today from which New Zealand Maori trace their ancestry. The Great Migration might be a more accurate phrase to describe this event.
And the correct Cook Islands Maori spelling for Kurahaupo is Kuraaupo and Te Arawa is Te Arava.
There is no 's' in Maori so to pluralise tiki (tikis) and vaka (vakas) is strange.
Tavake (a bird on Takutea) IS the tropicbird in English. They are not two different birds.
Fact: maire (the sweet smelling neck 'ei of leaves) is not a creeper. The raui story raises awareness about this resource protection custom but some translations of Maori words for the benefit of English readers might be useful too, eg: what is a parekura? The translation of "it is from ancient times that the practice of raui was carried out" is not "no taito te peu ka rave aki te raui". Aki is not a word to be used in this context. It wouldn't be difficult at all to get a local person, fluent in Maori, to read the articles before they are published. Mistakes in publications hang around forever.
Thanks.
Akono ia to matou reo!
Maori and Proud of It.
(Name and address supplied) | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/item/60368-need-for-more-care-with-maori-spelling | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/6d5c1c05cf992ccdde04b8997027bdc3b8b45478697c9a227f298ac1ef1db244.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:50 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | NEW ZEALAND – Hundreds of Maori students marched to New Zealand’s parliament this week calling for freedom for West Papua. The march was met at the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60329-maori-students-understand-west-papuan-struggle.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Maori students understand West Papuan struggle | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | NEW ZEALAND – Hundreds of Maori students marched to New Zealand’s parliament this week calling for freedom for West Papua.
The march was met at the steps of parliament by MPs from various political parties, who spoke of their concern about Indonesian state oppres.
The students gathered in the capital for the annual conference Te Huinga Tauira o Te Mana Akonga ,this year hosted by Ngai Tauira, the Maori Students’ Association at Victoria University of Wellington.
A co-president of Ngai Tauira, Raimona Tapiata, said the hundreds gathered felt strongly about the plight of West Papuans, from which they drew many parallels with how Maori experienced colonialism.
He said for instance Maori can relate to the marginalisation of West Papuans’ indigenous language under Indonesian rule.
“Especially having come from similar backgrounds, similar cultural beliefs, similar values and what our culture is all about, all those types of connections between all Pacific nations is another element that comes into play.”
Addressing the crowd, the MP Marama Davidson said West Papuans’ struggle was their struggle.
“We are standing up for the people of West Papua, we are standing their mana whenua. We are standing up for their tino rangatiratanga,” she said. “But we’re also standing up for all of us and the better world we are trying to create by supporting each other, because the oppression, the colonisation, the abuse of human rights, it all breathes the same oxygen.”
As the students marched New Zealand Labour Party MP Su’a William Sio tabled a notice of motion in parliament in support of the indigenous people of Indonesia’s papua region.
The motion moved that parliament acknowledge and express sympathy for the 117 people who were injured or arrested at rallies in West Papua and Jakarta on Monday, 15.
It also moved to show support for the West Papuan call for an independent, fair and internationally supervised referendum that will allow West Papuans to determine their own government.
Speaking to the rally, Su’a said Pacific people were becoming widely aware of the oppression of Papuan rights.
“We know of the violence that is happening there and the only way that those things will change, the only ways governments are moved, is when the people stand up, when you stand up, when you stand in solidarity with others.”
Sio said he hopes numbers will grow as the campaign continues.
In the wake of Thursday’s march, the Indonesian embassy in New Zealand admitted Indonesia still faces obstacles in protecting the human rights of her citizens.
The Minister Counsellor at the embassy, Wanton Saragih, said Jakarta was addressing rights abuses.
“Recently President Widodo instructed relevant government agencies to take actions to settle past human rights cases, including those related to Papua, and to put in place safeguards to prevent future incidences.”
But he noted that Papua’s incorporation into Indonesia in the 1960s was sanctioned by the United Nations. He said no referendum on Papua was planned or ever would be planned.
- RNZI | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60329-maori-students-understand-west-papuan-struggle | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/ee82c420fccde1c1af8122f9ab2ed358d6b522ba9c2369b3dddd3a18b2a24d26.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:47 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | TONGA – Young victims of rape have been made to marry their rapists under a law that gives parents the power to approve underage marriages says the Wo... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60335-in-tonga-a-girl-may-be-forced-to-marry-her-rapist.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | In Tonga a girl may be forced to marry her rapist | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | TONGA – Young victims of rape have been made to marry their rapists under a law that gives parents the power to approve underage marriages says the Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) in Tonga.
The legal age of marriage in Tonga is 18 but under the Parent Consent Act 1926, children as young as 14 can marry with parental consent.
WCCC director ‘Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki says the law is a violation of children’s rights and also breaches the United Nations treaty on children’s rights, which has been ratified by the government.
“We do have cases that we have documented at the centre where the young girl has been forced to marry the perpetrator who raped her,” she said. “She’s been forced to marry the perpetrator to prevent shame, embarrassment, talk in the village.”
“So the perpetrator will come with the family, make the traditional apology and then it’s accepted by the young girl’s family and then the decision, which is made largely by the family, is to get them married.”
In a recent address to Parliament, Deputy Speaker Lord Tu’i’afitu reported that 183 child marriages had been recorded in Tonga in the past three years. He said the law was embarrassing and called for it to be reviewed.
Guttenbeil-Likiliki agreed. “It’s such an archaic law. To think that parents have been given a legal warrant to sign off their children to get married at 15 years old I think is absolutely ludicrous,” she said.
“It’s a violation of the child’s rights. It’s a violation of so many human rights and international law. You know, it goes against how much we value families in Tonga.”
The WCCC has also been calling on the government to review inconsistencies within Tongan law to do with the status of children.
The minimum age to enlist into armed forces is 16-years-old, while parental consent for marriage is still required for that age.
Guttenbeil Likiliki said it did not make sense that you had to be 21-years-old to vote and serve on a jury, and yet under the Criminal Offences act, a child as young as seven years of age could be charged.
“It’s something that Tonga really needs to pay closer attention to because we’re so inconsistent throughout all our laws and legislations.”
Last September the government stepped away from its commitment to ratify the United Nations Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) which explicitly prohibits early and forced marriage.
Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva said it was an important issue but expressed concern over the division the issue of CEDAW had caused and said the government was stepping back to diffuse tensions in the community.
Cabinet hadearlier announced its intention to ratify CEDAW in February of 2015. But several petitions and protests followed the announcement with opponents in the staunchly religious kingdom expressing concern that it will allow same sex marriage and abortion.
Tonga was one of only seven countries, including the United States, which have not ratified the convention. - RNZI | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60335-in-tonga-a-girl-may-be-forced-to-marry-her-rapist | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/f104022add6cb74f3bc678911bff4b8a0cb3f58997112e7e445fd97eb38706c4.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T20:46:46 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The opening premier men’s match for 2016 Round Cup Championship title will see pre-season tournament champs Puaikura taking on Nikao Sokattak at the R... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fsoccer%2Fitem%2F60323-confident-puaikura-are-ready-to-take-on-nikao-in-season-opener.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/b412b4f55a496b7cd753964fdf85077c_M.jpg | en | null | Confident Puaikura are ready to take on Nikao in season opener | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Puaikura’s Dwayne Tiputoa, in the middle, tries to get past the Nikao Sokattak defenders in the preseason knockout tournament. 16082502
The opening premier men’s match for 2016 Round Cup Championship title will see pre-season tournament champs Puaikura taking on Nikao Sokattak at the Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Puaikura, are riding high on its success from the pre-season competition and will be going into the feature match of round one with heads held high.
With the likes of coach-player Anthony Samuela directing play and the Tiputoa brothers, Kimiora Samuel and Jarves Aperau, creating goal-scoring opportunities, the side looks a team to reckon with this season.
Puaikura knows how important today’s match is to starting their campaign for the Van’s Premiership title and to qualify for the O-League Preliminary tournament with maximum wins from upcoming games.
On the other side, Nikao Sokattak who narrowly lost to Puaikura by 2-1 in the pool matches of the pre-season competition, has the right mix in the side to avenge their earlier loss.
The Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fijian ingredients for the Sokattak squad have added Melanesian flavour in the way they play their game and this is notable through players Mark Leito, James Osinamo, Julius David and Navin Reddy who will certainly set up some challenges for their opponents.
All-in-all, this match will surely set the platform for an exciting season of football in the premier men’s competition this year.
Before the main premier clash between Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak at 5pm, the U14 girls match between the two teams will be held at 4pm.
- CIFA Media
Fixtures
Today: Puaikura FC-Nikao Sokattak FC at Raemaru Park – 4pm Under 14 Girls (Ref: Tanisha Tangimetua, Assist: Lora Tauira, Tiana Ngarua), 5pm Premier Men (Ref: Tupou Patia, Assist: John Pareanga, Noel Mani); Avatiu FC-Takuvaine FC at the CIFA Complex – 4pm Under 8 Mix (Ref: Pierce Iripa), 4pm Under 11 Mix (Ref: Emilie Pierce), 4.30pm Under 17 Men (Ref: Maara Kaukura, Assist: Pierce Iripa, Emilie Pierce). | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/soccer/item/60323-confident-puaikura-are-ready-to-take-on-nikao-in-season-opener | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/8cf089dbbae890c431f3b5fdcdcb4a30c00ef5186f1a5a20d38b7c10760f2443.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:46 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | “THREE VISITORS HAVING drag races on their scooters down by the wharf on Sunday, got a sound telling off – and not from a local, but from another, old... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fopinion%2Fsmoke-signals%2Fitem%2F60296-drag-racers-rebuked.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Drag racers rebuked | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | “THREE VISITORS HAVING drag races on their scooters down by the wharf on Sunday, got a sound telling off – and not from a local, but from another, older visitor who was outraged that any visitor would come here and behave like that,” a smoke signaller says.
“Unfortunately, it seems we are getting more and more of these rude and inconsiderate tourists who think nothing of breaking the law and acting stupidly.”
ABSENTEE PM
REGARDING THE ARTICLE in Wednesday’s CI News with regard to yet more lengthy travel by our jet-setting PM, does that mean that the sitting of Parliament which was originally announced for August has now been abandoned? And don’t tell me all those stopovers he is making are sponsored because these travelling cabinet ministers still claim their parliamentary travelling allowances. Again, the Cook Islands has a “leader” who spends more of his time overseas rather than at home.
SS: Despite strenuous efforts, CI News has been unable to contact anyone who could enlighten us about the sitting of Parliament, which we understand was originally scheduled for August 22.
PROMISES, PROMISES
HENRY PUNA AND Mark Brown promised the people that Parliament would sit in late August to table the Purse Seining Select Committee Report, the Family Law Bill and other urgent business. Looks like travel is more important than doing work for the people in parliament. Broken promises all the time. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/opinion/smoke-signals/item/60296-drag-racers-rebuked | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/03faddf0335181dc8999d77bd55d92d1530261fcc94f2659787d950a5a90e728.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T20:46:51 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | COOK ISLANDS Rugby Referees Association (CIRRA) has hit back at criticism aimed at them, saying continuous unruly sideline behaviour from the spectato... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fitem%2F60321-fed-up-referees-hit-back-over-verbal-abuse.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/69b43252efd953c781bd429cd71f8d01_M.jpg | en | null | Fed-up referees hit back over verbal abuse | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | COOK ISLANDS Rugby Referees Association (CIRRA) has hit back at criticism aimed at them, saying continuous unruly sideline behaviour from the spectators and team officials were discouraging them.
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) this week warned spectators and club officials against abusive behaviour towards the match officials during the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Some clubs officials have defended their spectators, saying poor refereeing ignited the frustration in their fans and players.
But CIRRA president Simiona Teiotu said they were diligently carrying out their roles on the field.
Reacting to the comments from Takuvaine (TKV) Reds coach Vase Samania, who claimed a controversial decision in the Reds versus Cowboys match last week was influenced by the assistant referee, Teiotu said the assistant referees had an important role to play.
He said they were there to assist the referees in making the right decisions during the game. “I was the assistant referee in that match. Towards the dying stages of the match, a penalty was awarded to them (Reds) but I saw two boys from TKV in an offside position and I relayed that to the referee who then overturned his earlier decision.”
“I didn’t overturn the referee’s decision. I just did my job. We assistant referees are supposed to keep a watch on the things on the field and point that out in case the referee misses them.
“Lately our job has become more convenient through the help of Rarotonga RTM who has supplied us with the radios (walkie-talkies) which is connected to the man in the middle. This is making our job easier and we thank them for their support.”
Teiotu said spectators and clubs need to understand they were volunteers and short of members.
Teiotu said the continuous taunting from the spectators and the club officials were discouraging new members from joining the association.
“I have been saying this for a number of years to the clubs and even CIRU that we are short of referees. We want the clubs to give us a solution, maybe put forward names of two assistant referees and a referee for next year’s competition.
“One thing they need to understand is we are doing this for the love of the game. We are not getting paid like soccer. We sacrifice our time because we have passion for rugby. But enough is enough. We can’t tolerate this anymore. If they have complaints, they can come and be part of the solution, and not abuse us on the field.”
Teiotu conceded there were times when their members make some controversial calls.
He also said comparing the standard of local refereeing to that of overseas was illogical.
“All our referees are level one certified with World Rugby but in saying that, I think there is a need for a refresher course on some of the new laws to help our referees understand the concept better. We are human beings and we do make mistakes, but the level of abuse that we get is unwarranted.
“Comparing our standard to that of Super Rugby and other overseas competitions doesn’t make sense. There is no comparison to the standard of rugby and officiating to what we see there and what we have here.”
With the competition heading towards the final rounds, Teiotu said he had advised his members to be more vigilant at the weekly matches and be consistent with their decisions.
He is asking the fans to respect their decision and help them become better. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60321-fed-up-referees-hit-back-over-verbal-abuse | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/b18c24fb96a7d4b7259e3f6544a148d1b2db92e8418d5b160102878b574346f5.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:09 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | A LONG-forgotten photo given to Cook Islands News by Auckland couple John and Tuaine Bailey has revived memories of three Cook Islanders’ remarkable f... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60385-old-photo-revives-story-of-courage-and-bravery.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Old photo revives story of courage and bravery | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | A LONG-forgotten photo given to Cook Islands News by Auckland couple John and Tuaine Bailey has revived memories of three Cook Islanders’ remarkable feat in surviving 64 days adrift in a 13-foot boat, after what was to be a straightforward voyage from Manihiki to Rakahanga and back went horribly wrong.
It has also recalled what was later described as “a wonderful story of human courage and bravery,” which resulted in one of the men being awarded the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand’s gold medal in October 1964.
There were seven men in the 13-foot pearling cutter Tearoha which set out on the 25-mile voyage to Rakahanga on September 25, 1963. The vessel was accompanied by three other similar boats and the plan was to pick up supplies of vegetables, fruit and trade goods, and return to Manihiki, where food supplies had run low.
The Tearoha was loaded with 20 sacks of puraka (taro) 10 sacks of breadfruit, four pumpkins, four coconuts, 12 drinking coconuts, some biscuits and some cooked food. The crew also had a glass fishing float containing fresh water and two glass bottles of kerosene which Teehu intended to give to his aunt to fuel her lamps. Papi had his Maori Bible and a Biblical calendar, and Marsters brought the only watch they had between them.
Aboard the Tearoha were the skipper, Enoka Dean, 42, Teehu Makimare 29, Toka Tuhe, 35, Tupou Papai, 33, Kita Marsters, 28, Taia Tauraki, 42 and Tom Tangimetua, 24.
The trip went well and the boats arrived on the afternoon of the same day. According to an account in Wellington’s Upper Hutt Leader newspaper of the disastrous events that followed, the boats were loaded for the return voyage and set off for Manihiki. However Dean opted to take a different course from the other three boats, and before long, they were out of sight.
“Head winds and rising seas made it obvious that the boat would not reach Manihiki before dark,” the Leader article said.
“The next morning the bow-sprit snapped and the jib blew away. The mainsail was then lowered, and the boat now began to drift before the wind, and it was not until October 17, 64 days after leaving Rakahanga, that the boat containing four emaciated survivors grounded on Erromanga in the New Hebrides, a distance of over 2000 miles.
“The survivors were Makimare, Tuhe, Papai and Tauraki, but Tauraki died shortly afterwards as a result of his suffering.”
The newspaper reported that throughout the long journey, Teehu Maikmare acted as leader of the group.
“On September 25 when the boat overturned, Teehu dived below the upturned vessel to free Kita Marsters.
He then swam to the floating boom, rolled and tied the sail around it, and managed with the help of his companions to get Marsters and Tangimetua on the boom.
Teehu then gathered and tied together paddles and pieces of timber and placed Tupou Papi upon this makeshift raft.
“Teehu then called upon Dean, Tauraki and Tuhe to release their hold on the upturned hull and assist him to right the boat.
“In the heavy seas this was finally accomplished after long hours of endeavour. The men on the boom had drifted away and were not seen again, and Dean died.
“Throughout the whole voyage Teehu Makimare displayed leadership qualities and courage of the highest order; and his conduct was largely responsible for saving the lives of some of his companions,” the newspaper article said.
Makimare’s story was later the subject of a book called The Man who Refused to Die, written by Barry Wynne.
Wynne’s daughter Veronika is now visiting Rarotonga as a crew member of a yacht moored at Avatiu Harbour.
Brought up with Makimare and his crew’s astounding story of bravery, she says the opportunity to visit Rarotonga has been a long-held dream. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60385-old-photo-revives-story-of-courage-and-bravery | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/ba4f55b7343cc3bb8d63382dde646c3d8848db4a5e406192d299b3112f3cbd58.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:54:51 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | BOXING returns to the local scene tonight with the second Fight Night of the year at Banana Court, starting at 7pm. Boxing Cook Islands has confirme... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fitem%2F60298-let-s-get-ready-to-rumble.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Let’s get ready to rumble! | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | BOXING returns to the local scene tonight with the second Fight Night of the year at Banana Court, starting at 7pm.
Boxing Cook Islands has confirmed six bouts for tonight’s programme, including the first female exhibition bout.
The major event of the night will be the heavyweight fight between former national boxing champion Osolai Akai and Deon Wigmore.
Boxing Cook Islands secretary Paul Allsworth said they expect all boxers to be on time for their bouts tonight.
He said the highlight of the night would be the first female exhibition fight between Natavia and Maggie.
“The first female fight will be the major attraction of the night. There are also some other great fights lined up which will be equally exciting to watch,” Allsworth said.
“We encourage supporters to come down in numbers and support these boxers.”
Entry fee to tonight’s Fight Night is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 with a supervised parent or guardian, as bar services will be open.
Allsworth had earlier stated that all gate takings from tonight’s fight will help them fund the national team for the upcoming international competition.
“Boxing fans and supporters are urged to come along and support their boxing team. Funds raised from this event will assist our boxers to attend Pacific, Youth and Oceania tournaments,” he said earlier.
“Boxing Cook Islands would like to thank the management of the Banana Court for supporting this event, as all door proceeds will go to Boxing Cook Islands.”
Boxing Cook Islands’ first Fight Night of the year was held on March 24 at the National Auditorium.
It attracted seven bouts, which was deemed a good start to a promising boxing calendar.
The national body has an ambitious programme for this year with an aim of participating in regional and international events.
The national boxing body is also keen to send coaches, referees and judges overseas to attend training courses.
Boxing was the darling of Cook Islands sports in the 60s and 70s when former champions Toro George, Tom Marsters, Richard Pittman, Vaka Rima, Matamaru Tongia, Piri Puruto and others used to dominate the sport.
Allsworth said they were trying to raise the profile of the sport by holding regular boxing events.
The Fight Card – Shane Napa-Fred Ariu, DJ Hoeflich-Ocean Mataiti, Mata Atatangi-Joe Hoeflich, Break, Eli Daniels-Liam Cowan, Natavia-Maggie, Osolai Akai-Deon Wigmore. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/other-sports/item/60298-let-s-get-ready-to-rumble | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/1e666f5b07c7a52696f93aa7f2f1c180630b37179bc54b075a61f4cd5a31a589.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | DESPITE a rough season with some disappointing performances, defending champions Takuvaine Reds has made it through to the semi-finals of The Bond Sto... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fitem%2F60372-eels-reds-through-to-semis.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/faf0cbaa4679df91c952404bace2654c_M.jpg | en | null | Eels, Reds through to semis | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Takuvaine Reds and Titikaveka Bulls forwards tussle for possession in a lineout during The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s round nine match at the Happy Valley. Reds won 24-10. 16082826
DESPITE a rough season with some disappointing performances, defending champions Takuvaine Reds has made it through to the semi-finals of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
This after the side defeated Titikaveka Bulls 24-10 in their final match of the round robin competition at the Happy Valley on Saturday.
The win sees the side cement their top four spot on second in the points table after Avatiu Nikao Eels which defeated Arorangi Cowboys 16-13 in the other Senior A match over the weekend.
Reds, under the guidance of coach Vase Samania, had to start from scratch after losing some key players at local and overseas clubs.
The side, which headed into the 2016 season with an unbeaten record from the past two seasons had to endure three losses and a draw this year.
In their opening match, Reds lost to the Eels at home and went down to the Wally Tangata - coached side again in the away match before a close defeat against Cowboys.
The side was held on by the Tupapa Panthers who were on a bye over the weekend.
Against the Bulls, the Reds started off well and led 14-3 at the break despite a strong challenge from the visitors.
The Bulls, who at times looked organised in their attack, were unable to penetrate through the tough Reds defence wall which stood tall, especially in the second spell.
Reds made some good breaks but were unable to execute their moves to extend their lead.
The side also missed a couple of three pointers before fullback Viiga Ruepena, who assumed kicking duties, found the target to extend their lead.
Bulls fizzled in the dying stages of the match, allowing the Reds to score their third try to win the match 24-10.
Coach Samania said it had been a tough season for them and he hailed his players, including those who joined them from Ngatangiia for the effort.
“It’s a team which is in a rebuilding phase and we managed to overcome the challenge from a strong Bulls side, so we are happy with that.”
Bulls stand-in coach Teariki Matenga lamented the lack of fitness in the side.
He said they had the right caliber, and the challenge was on them to put up a formidable team to face the mighty Eels this week in their bid to maintain their top four spot.
Meanwhile, in the feature match of round nine, Eels scrapped past the Cowboys in a 16-13 win to head into the finals as the top favourites.
A try from Sirla Pera and penalties and a conversion from Clive Nicholas and Bim Tou was enough to see the Eels through at Raemaru Park. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60372-eels-reds-through-to-semis | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/3ad19ba462ba540c1c640011b23728b796edbc12f9a67dd73dd28600f0c9ab9c.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T20:46:55 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | HEART stopping netball action at The Swamp on Saturday last week had spectators on the edge of their seats in the Rising Stars Netball Championship fe... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Fnetball%2Fitem%2F60322-tough-tussle-down-at-the-swamp.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/e976820cc061b922035810844c4dbac9_M.jpg | en | null | Tough tussle down at The Swamp | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Avatiu Dragonfl ies’ Nadtazkia Puna played a pivotal role as goal defender and goal shooter in Avatiu’s 43-42 win over Tupapa Panthers in the under-21 clash on Saturday last week. 16082501/Mana Media
HEART stopping netball action at The Swamp on Saturday last week had spectators on the edge of their seats in the Rising Stars Netball Championship feature match between the Avatiu Dragonflies and Tupapa Panthers.
The visiting Tupapa Panthers brought their A-game to the home of hosts the Avatiu Dragonflies and ruffled the Dragonflies wings into flight.
In the Under-17 battle, the unbeaten Dragonflies had somewhat of a relaxed start to their game before a fast-paced Panthers pack sparked the hosts into action late in the closely fought battle.
Showing why they are the unbeaten U17 side in the Rising Stars Netball Championships, the Dragonflies got stuck into their work to, in the end, fly away with a 30-23 victory over the Panthers.
The tough tussle set the tone for the following U21 match and, as expected, it was a fiery encounter.
Both clubs fielded impressively talented sides, which made for a dynamic game of netball that had supporters nodding respect to opponent stars on court. Both sides had their share of unforced errors with the Dragonflies error count seeing them playing a catch-up game against the Panthers who held their composure to open up their lead to four points.
However the Dragonflies dug deep to pull the Panthers lead to within one point in the final quarter.
With time running out fast, it was edge-of your-seat stuff as supporters willed the players on court to drive and defend.
A final and sure shot at goal for the Dragonflies on the buzzer resulted in an eruption of celebration as the Dragonflies breathed a sigh of relief at edging out the tough Tupapa Panthers U21 squad by a point in the 43-42 win.
In other netball games in last week’s round, the tenacious U17 Ngatangiia Tradewinds showed their skills on the courts again, however, they were unable to keep a fired up Titikaveka Pearls from running away with the game 58-14.
Meanwhile it was a clean sweep for the Arorangi Flames against the Takuvaine Red Angels.
The west-side clubs U17 team took out their match against the Takuvaine Red Angels 46-21 while the super talented Flames U21 showed they mean business in the competitive age grade trouncing Takuvaine 89-35.
The Rising Stars Netball Championships is heating up as clubs pull out all the stops to take out the inaugural championships title in the U17 and U21 division. - Mana Media | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/netball/item/60322-tough-tussle-down-at-the-swamp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/9e4cf37192b3d6c220e6a609edba5f067b2e9276b93586c1efe344ec995416cc.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:00 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | NORTH Canterbury-based Rangiora High School is impressed with the performance of the Cook Islands youngsters who are under rugby scholarships with the... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fitem%2F60392-kuki-teens-impress-in-nz.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/9c1cb065c0d4987c2f852e1b270faa36_M.jpg | en | null | Kuki teens impress in NZ | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Cook Islands youngster Doom Ponini, who managed the highest point’s scorer, Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards, with the Rangiora High School 1st XV manager Kerry Sullivan. 16082927
NORTH Canterbury-based Rangiora High School is impressed with the performance of the Cook Islands youngsters who are under rugby scholarships with them.
Doom Ponini and Josh Motu have pleased the school heads with their academic and sporting achievements so far this year.
At the end of their rugby season prize giving last Friday, Ponini won three major awards.
He was named the Player of the Year, and Players’ Player of the Year and was also the highest points scorer in the 2016 season.
Rangiora High School rugby administrator Sarah Davidson said the two worked hard in the pre-season to try to build their fitness levels ready for a big and busy season ahead.
“The challenges of playing rugby in the UC Championship, which is the elite school competition in the Crusaders rugby catchment, are varied due to the different schooling structures, the distances travelled and the short turn arounds between some fixtures,” Davidson said.
“Rangiora High School has worked hard over recent years to be a more competitive group in this competition and the addition of these two boys to a young squad brought an excitement to the team.
“Both Josh and Doom have impressed the coaches and management staff with their high levels of application and their desire to learn new skills and develop their game knowledge towards making themselves better rugby players.”
After a strong start to the campaign, Motu suffered niggling injuries which kept him away from fully utilising his range of running, catching, and passing skills.
Davidson said this was frustrating for both Motu and the team as they all knew how devastating he was when fully fit.
“It was not until the last couple of games that he was starting to play injury free and rediscover the form that will make him a strong figure in next year's competition.”
Ponini, one of the rising youngsters in rugby in the country, didn’t take long to become one of the dominant players in the competition.
Davidson said his acceleration and power alongside his improved work rate made him one of the lethal players in the side. “Over one three-week period, he scored six tries to launch himself up the individual points scoring board. At season’s end, he was the ninth highest try scorer (third best forward) and was just inside the top 25 points scorers overall.”
Their impressive season with Rangiora High School earned Ponini and Motu an opportunity to represent the local representative rugby teams.
“It is an honour to wear the North Canterbury and Canterbury Country jerseys and emblems. Both boys have acquitted themselves to these teams with a pride and passion that is commendable to them both,” Davidson said.
“The highlights that both of these young men have provided over their first season are a mix of what they have brought to the rugby field, with their direct and uncompromising approach to both attack and defence, and also off the field with their outstanding manner, their humility, and their engaging personalities.
“The Rangiora High School rugby community are looking forward to hosting both Doom and Josh over the coming year and are looking forward to their positive contributions.”
Cook Islands Rugby Union chief executive officer Ben Koteka, when congratulating the youngsters, said their fine form has earned them an extension of their scholarship at the school.
“It’s great to see them stepping out of their comfort zone and making an impact in their new environment. Normally, we would expect them to take some time to adjust, but these two made an immediate impact,” Koteka said.
“We are proud of their achievements and we wish them success in the future.” | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60392-kuki-teens-impress-in-nz | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/40e2e8fa08d0ac26ac66d2788151301fa26aa8ea8bc5d63792739c289cd72583.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T18:48:40 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | NEW ZEALAND – A Czech hiker who went missing a month ago in the snowy mountains of New Zealand has described the “harrowing” ordeal in which her partn... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fregional%2Fitem%2F60328-hiker-describes-30-day-ordeal-after-partner-s-death.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/templates/noo_noonews/favicon.ico | en | null | Hiker describes 30-day ordeal after partner’s death | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | NEW ZEALAND – A Czech hiker who went missing a month ago in the snowy mountains of New Zealand has described the “harrowing” ordeal in which her partner died.
Pavlina Pizova said she and Ondrej Petr began hiking the Routeburn track in Fiordland National Park on July 26, but got lost in bad conditions.
After one night in the open, Petr, 27, slipped in a steep ice slope and died, Pizova told reporters.
She said she spent the night with his body before moving on to find shelter. She then stayed in a hut for almost a month.
Pizova was found by a search team near Lake Mackenzie on Wednesday. Rescuers said she was “ecstatic” to be found and was in reasonable health.
Rescuers were alerted after Czech Consul Vladka Kennett spotted “a random Facebook post” by concerned relatives of Pizova at home in the Czech Republic.
She told police that she and Petr, who was also Czech, set out to hike the Routeburn track between Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks.
“We encountered heavy snowfall and low cloud which contributed to our enforced overnighting in the open,” Pizova told a press conference.
“In our attempt to reach the hut, the tragic accident happened.”
Kennett said the hiker was unable to save her partner.
“She stayed with him for the first night, beside him, because first of all she wanted to be with him, and she couldn’t move any further due to the weather conditions.”
Pizova then spent another night out in the open. She later reached Lake Mackenzie Hut, 2km away, and broke in to the warden’s quarters through a window. There she found food, firewood and supplies. She would stay in the small hut for nearly a month.
Pizova attempted twice to walk out from the hut but was discouraged by the poor state of her feet and the deep snow.
“As you can imagine the last month was very harrowing for me,” she said.
“She is an extremely tough woman,” Ms Kennett added.
No search was launched initially as the couple had neither registered their hike with authorities nor were carrying emergency locator beacons.
After being alerted to the Facebook post, police found the couple’s car, apparently parked for some time at one end of their route, and used a search helicopter to help locate Ms Pizova.
Local police Insp Olaf Jensen said it was “very unusual for someone to be missing in the New Zealand bush for such a long period without it being reported.
Petr’s body has now been recovered by police and a coroner’s inquiry launched.
- PNC | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/item/60328-hiker-describes-30-day-ordeal-after-partner-s-death | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/e6463dd278ffb5c0b0f1110bc69fa0bd339f839e7710bbf2c1363b2264c93982.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T20:49:12 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | COOK ISLANDS Badminton Association held a successful fundraising dinner in aid of Nukuture College and Apii Avarua badminton teams to the AIMS Games i... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cookislandsnews.com%2Fnational%2Flocal%2Fitem%2F60387-dinner-with-the-badminton-stars.json | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/media/k2/items/cache/4f24bdbc3f7a3ba4cb3ae5112bf5ea02_M.jpg | en | null | Dinner with the badminton stars | null | null | www.cookislandsnews.com | Members of Nukutere College badminton team off to the AIMS Games to be held in New Zealand next month. 16082908
COOK ISLANDS Badminton Association held a successful fundraising dinner in aid of Nukuture College and Apii Avarua badminton teams to the AIMS Games in New Zealand.
The fundraising dinner was held at The Islander Hotel on Saturday night and attended by sponsors and supporters, including the parents of the players who will be participating at the event.
The AIMS Games (Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools) which will be held in a week’s time is an annual sporting event held in Tauranga.
The tournament attracts more than 150 schools each year and is regarded as one of the biggest sporting event for 11-13 year olds in New Zealand.
Nukutere College and Apii Avarua, which will be representing the country this year at the Games, have been organising their own fundraising to help them with the travelling and other related costs during the trip.
Cook Islands Badminton Association president Thomas Ngauru was pleased with the turnout at the fundraiser and thanked everyone for their support.
The fundraising dinner also had a grand prize auction and three door prizes.
The event also had a live band and dancing performances from Aloma Moore and her group and the badminton stars. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/60387-dinner-with-the-badminton-stars | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/d0306801f4c20c8657698edb444ddf0b935b2b2140ca4dd2bc0664a8f6af8c16.json |
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Puna, who attended the University of the South Pacific graduation last week in Suva, Fiji as its new chancellor, will be part of the PICL meeting with other leaders from the Pacific region.
United States president Barrack Obama is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the meeting on Wednesday.
This PICL meeting is under the auspices of the East West Center’s Pacific Islands Development Programme, and the only multilateral mechanism available for the leaders to engage directly with United States officials and business, now reached its 25th anniversary.
The Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders is made up of the 20 heads of government from the Pacific islands region. The conference now meets once every three years.
Following the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders meeting, Puna will travel to Federated States of Micronesia for the 47th Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings to be held in Pohnpei.
Meanwhile Finance minister Mark Brown, who was in New Zealand last week to attend the Trade Ministers Meeting, returned home over the weekend.
The Finance ministry was unsure of his schedule when CI News called them for an update on the minister’s travel diary this week.
The remaining ministers are expected to remain in Rarotonga this week. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/politics/item/60365-pm-puna-in-hawaii | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/63177f934c8d8b3940ed73c6dc28141a789034162739d281516ce0bb9c833221.json |
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Event co-ordinator Lara Sadaraka said they were excited and looking forward to confirming teams for this year’s tournament.One of the new teams that have confirmed their participation in the 2016 Sevens in Heaven tournament is the Titahi Bay Panthers women’s side from Porirua, New Zealand. Sadaraka said the Titahi Bay Panthers normally brought a men’s side to the tournament each year, but coach Mike Hall was keen to bring along a women’s side as well.
“We are crazy excited that the women’s division is going to heat up this year at Sevens In Heaven with the inclusion of some new teams from overseas including the Titahi Bay Panthers women’s 7s,” she said. Coach Hall said the players in the women’s side have been playing together during the year, with rugby on Saturdays and rugby league on Sundays.
“This will be their first campaign in Rarotonga for the Sevens in Heaven this year and they are very excited and determined to make their mark at this tournament,” he said.
“There is plenty of skill amongst the girls and passion for the game. Keep an eye on the Titahi Bay Panthers girls’ team this year as I'm sure they will turn a few heads during pool play.” Hall said the Sevens in Heaven tournament was a perfect platform to test the ability of their women’s side.
“It is a tester for us to see how we go and whether we carry on with the women's side for future tournaments. | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/other-sports/item/60300-heaven-attracts-kiwi-team | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/b1a67d421da0f66ed119cb5e4343c53bf345072385674577e5ccc08583e79470.json |
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HERE ARE all the key stats ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington tonight.
• The All Blacks have won their past 18 games in a row at home to the Wallabies; Australia have not crossed the Tasman and won since August 2001.
• New Zealand have won their past 41 home games, the longest run of consecutive home wins by any team in test rugby history; the All Blacks last lost at home in 2009.
• The All Blacks have won 12 straight tests, the sixth time they have reached that number of consecutive victories.
• The All Blacks lost two of their first five fixtures at Westpac Stadium; however they have won 15 in a row at the venue since then.
• Australia are aiming to win back-to-back away games for the first time since a run of four consecutive wins on their November 2013 tour in Europe (excluding Rugby World Cup games).
• The Wallabies have crossed for at least one try in each of their past 22 away games, last failing to get across the whitewash in an away game in November 2012 against France.
• The Wallabies have now conceded more than 40 points in each of their past two games; never before in test history has an Australian team conceded such an amount in three straight games.
• Beauden Barrett scored a try and assisted two more in last week's fixture; in his eight starts at fly half for the All Blacks, only once has Barrett failed to register either a try or an assist (v Argentina, Sept 2014).
• Julian Savea's try against Australia in the opening weekend of The Rugby Championship 2016 took his Test points total to 200, the third most of any New Zealand player in history without having scored a goal.
• Jerome Kaino, a try scorer in New Zealand's comprehensive opening week win, has scored three tries at Westpac Stadium for the All Blacks, no other forward has scored more.
• Waisake Naholo has now scored four tries in his past four games, including three in his past three games on home soil.
- NZ Herald | http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/rugby-union/item/60320-key-stats-ahead-of-second-bledisloe-test | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.cookislandsnews.com/3ee42e36618c13f8d5cc65de36b2d5c927d2a2ee467e91b826c48137f49f33b6.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:53 | null | 2015-11-12T18:38:51 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ftcimall.tc%2Fcar-rentals-with-sixt%2F.json | http://tcimall.tc/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sixt-logo3.jpg | en | null | Car rentals with Sixt | null | null | tcimall.tc | Driving is more than just getting from A to B. Anyone renting or leasing a vehicle, expects comfort, flexibility and safety at favourable prices – and this often worldwide. Sixt is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services for business and corporate customers as well as private travellers. | http://tcimall.tc/car-rentals-with-sixt/ | en | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 | tcimall.tc/9b20fd680a54e79047ce443d71d287474af9e76e2da029af4a114505abc01cb9.json |
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"Anthony Chapman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:18 | null | 2016-05-24T17:36:20 | null | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F1199002%2Fjuventus-star-alvaro-morata-keen-on-big-money-arsenal-deal-as-agent-holds-talks-with-former-club-real-madrid%2F.json | en | null | Juventus star Alvaro Morata keen on big-money Arsenal deal as agent holds talks with former club Real Madrid | null | null | www.thesun.co.uk | Spanish striker looking to test himself in the Premier League if he is forced to leave Italy due to Bernabeu buyback clause
JUVENTUS star Alvaro Morata is reportedly keen on joining Arsenal if he ends up re-signing for Real Madrid.
The striker is a summer target for Arsene Wenger after helping Juventus land their fifth successive Serie A title.
Alvaro Morata is keen on joining Arsenal if he is forced to leave Juventus
Juventus want to keep the player but Real Madrid have a buyback clause
But Morata is wanted back at the Bernabeu after swapping Madrid for Turin in 2014, with Zinedine Zidane able to activate a £25million buyback clause this summer.
However, it’s believed that Real only want to re-sign the 23-year-old in order to move him on for profit.
And newspaper AS claims that agent Juanma Lopez jetted into the Spanish capital on Monday in order to sort out Morata’s future with club chiefs before Euro 2016.
The player’s preference is to stay at Juventus, who already have Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Simone Zaza on their books, but Real are keen to hand him over to Arsenal in a deal worth £46m.
Zinedine Zidane intends to sell Morata on for a huge profit this summer
Arsene Wenger is ready to make Morata Arsenal’s best-paid player
And the report adds that Morata would jump at the chance to join the Gunners if he is forced to leave Italy, with the youngster a big fan of Premier League football.
Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked with bids, but title runners-up Arsenal are in pole position to secure Morata’s signature.
SunSport understands that the north Londoners are ready to make the Spain international their highest-paid player with £155,000-a-week wages, although that could change if Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez decide to extend their Emirates futures.
Mesut Ozil is currently the highest-paid player at the Emirates
Morata appears to have already bid farewell to friends he made in Turin
And it appears that Morata is resigned to leaving Serie A for pastures new, with the striker posing for a photo with the caption ‘Adios Amigo’ at a restaurant frequented by Juventus players..
But the Italian champions are still hoping to negotiate a deal with Real which would allow Morata to remain in Turin this summer.
Boss Max Allegri told TV show Rai Uno Mattina: “He’s still only a young lad. Morata needs to stay on a few years more at Juventus because he needs time to grow.” | https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/1199002/juventus-star-alvaro-morata-keen-on-big-money-arsenal-deal-as-agent-holds-talks-with-former-club-real-madrid/ | en | 2016-05-24T00:00:00 | www.thesun.co.uk/ec4e37228110de91fd79e448fef89630189abb341ae472a1c49430d2734103a8.json | |
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"Ellie Flynn"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:42 | null | 2016-05-17T09:31:54 | null | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fnews%2F1198061%2Fshopper-finds-hundreds-of-tiny-spiders-feared-to-be-deadly-brazilian-species-in-bananas%2F.json | en | null | Shopper finds hundreds of tiny spiders feared to be deadly Brazilian species in bananas | null | null | www.thesun.co.uk | Declan King, 22, was horrified to find the spiders in the bug-ridden bag from his local store in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Lancs
A HORRIFIED shopper found hundreds of tiny spiders in a bag of Tesco bananas – which he fears to be a deadly Brazilian species.
Declan King picked up the bug-ridden bag at his local store in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Lancs and was shocked to find the bananas were not alone inside.
Horrified Declan King found hundreds of spiders in a bag of Tesco bananas
Crawling around the bag were hundreds of tiny arachnids, which Declan fears could be the deadly Brazilian Wandering Spider often found in the fruit.
The disgusted 22-year-old immediately took the bag back to the shop to complain, but says staff would only take the bag back and give him a pound to cover the cost.
He told the Mirror: “They weren’t bothered, they didn’t even check any of the other packs of bananas for other spiders.”
Horrified Declan had already eaten two of the Cameroon-exported bananas and was peeling a third when he noticed the creepy-crawlies inside.
He fears he could have given a spider-laced snack to his baby boy Bailey, who he usually feeds bananas daily.
Declan fears the creepy-crawlies could be deadly Brazilian Wandering Spiders
Declan put the bananas in a plastic lunchbox after making the horror discovery, where he says the spiders began to spin a web.
After returning the bag to Tesco’s Farnworth store, staff bagged the dodgy goods up to send to their head office for testing.
Declan will get the results back in 14 days time.
Brazilian Wandering Spiders, also known as Banana Spiders, have been found in British bananas from Cameroon before.
Their bite can cause serious injury, such as swelling, paralysis, heart attacks and even death from asphyxiation.
Declan King picked up the bug-ridden bag at his local store in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Lancs
The killer creepy-crawlies, which hold the Guinness World Record for being the most venemous spider in the world, can grow up to five inches long.
A Tesco spokesman said: “We sell millions of bananas every week and our growers work hard to clean and inspect all the fruit carefully.
“However, given the freshness of our produce this sort thing can happen on very rare occasions. We will update Mr King on the findings of our investigation.”
They said no further complaints have been made about the batch or any other bananas.
After returning the bag to Tesco’s Farnworth store, staff bagged the dodgy goods up to send to their head office for testing
Iceland shopper Samantha Frampton found an infestation of the deadly spiders in a 99p bag of bananas last year.
The mum-of-two nearly fed her four-year-old son Logan one of the potentially lethal snacks before spotting the creepy-crawly.
An Iceland spokesman said at the time the matter was being dealt with by their head office.
Westhoughton and Farnworth stores declined to comment on the find. | https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1198061/shopper-finds-hundreds-of-tiny-spiders-feared-to-be-deadly-brazilian-species-in-bananas/ | en | 2016-05-17T00:00:00 | www.thesun.co.uk/7a448f62853222d8cce6fb7129d612185269bb4771b2619bf8cf11845302f4f8.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:46:04 | null | 2016-08-26T17:46:06 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Feugene-frazier-77%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Eugene-Frazier-obit-BW-241x300.jpg | en | null | Eugene Frazier, 77 | null | null | freepressstandard.com | Eugene Frazier, 77, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Carroll Health Care Center.
Born Sept. 23, 1938,in Jeffersonville, KY, he was a son of the late Sam and Helen (Smith) Frazier.
He was a foreman at TRW and PCC in Minerva. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was active in Hanoverton Masonic Lodge,
Gene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith (Wilson) Frazier; a daughter, Cheryl, (Larry) Barrett, of Wintersville; a granddaughter, Amber Denman; a brother, Earl L, (Brenda) Frazier, of Minerva; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Eugene Frazier, Jr., and a brother, Sam Frazier, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. in Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home, Malvern. Calling hours will be, Monday, one hour before services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Friends may express condolences online at www.bartleyfuneralhome.com. | http://freepressstandard.com/eugene-frazier-77/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/7b39744f51a1e84824e601ce5c0fcfe12fa6fba2b2a1369f5d70bb2005e8b952.json |
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Born March 15, 1951, in Canton, he was a son to the late Jovan “Joe” and Joan (Ford) Enoch.
He worked for Colfor, was a US Air Force veteran, graduate of Carrollton High School, and attended Kent State. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Andrea Enoch of Akron and Amanda Enoch of Minerva; a son, Jovan Jewett of Connecticut; three sisters, Janice (Raymond) Wilks of Alliance, Carla (Jim) McCully of Malvern and Julie (Tom) Walker; two brothers, Tim (Laura) Ford of Minerva, and Jamie (Keli) Ford; and grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with burial in Augusta Cemetery. | http://freepressstandard.com/joe-l-enoch-65/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/16676b7a21dade2e3c90564c450128ffc8272fcc6217df3b7960b2d14f8bc94f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:40 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fletters-to-the-editor-8%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/letters-to-the-editor-8/ | en | null | Letters to the Editor | null | null | freepressstandard.com | To the Editor:
As co-chairwomen of the annual Dancing on the Bridge festival and fundraiser in Malvern, we are very grateful to the many hardworking people helping to plan a successful event, and to the donors who have contributed. Donations are still coming in. On behalf of the Malvern Community Development Fund Board of Trustees and the Dancing on the Bridge Committee, we want to thank the individuals and businesses which have generously donated to date. They include: Village Stars-$1,000-J Hawk Water Service LLC; Village Heroes-$500-Mark & Luisa Stachel in Memory of Mickey Stachel, Woods Grocery; Village Investors-$250-Randy Ile, VFW Post 4120, Dan & Colleen Grove, Summit Glove Inc., Bob & Marlene Crowl, Michael J. Hulit, DDS; Village Builders-$100-Bob & Rose Pierce, Ralph & Jean LeBeau, Straight A’s – RanchCity.com, Connie & Eric Griffin, Greg & Sherry Sarbach, Mark & Cathy Cawthorne, Minerva Veterinary Clinic, The Albert Cinson Family, Father Victor Cinson, Chuck & Kathleen Ferrari, GL Auto Glass, Backyard Life (Shaun & Darcy Pearce), West End Inn & Pizza, Dave & Patty Van Horn, Advanced Auto Body Inc, Rotary Club of Malvern, Michael & Shelley Harsh, Joan Shubert, Tom Mertz Family, Charles (Skeeter) Richards, Tom & Kathy Chain, Janis Marraccini, Lynn Edwards, John & Barbara Ross, Betty Myers, Mike & Rhonda Chiurco, Marvin & Sandra Janssen, Susan Joyce, Jim & Cheryl Halter, Lake Mohawk Water Ski Club, The Sarbach Family, Cindy’s Beauty Boutique, Ray & Ginny Cappelli, Consumers National Bank; Village Believers-$25-Rita Kenny, Newell Realty & Auctions LLC, Debbie Border, Linda & Lee Faa, Andrew Opritza, Bill Zartman, Carolee Henderson, Jane M. Phillips, Robert Van Sickel, Mildred Pryor, Robert & Elaine Puz, Rich Kiper, Carol Brawley, Charles Furey, Alan & Kathy Patterson, Karen Wackerly, Jackie Contini, Dawn Kaufman, William Kettering, Richard & Carol Smith, Bill & Darletta Shank, Carol & John Scandridge, Dewight & Mary Friend, Traci LeBeau, Dick & Linda Byrd, Dominick Olivito, Coley’s Reunion, Joe McAbier, Robert B. Dressel, Carol Welker, Don & Marilyn Furey, Wynne Van Lanen, Leroy W. Shine, Joan Schmidt, Lake Mohawk Golf Club, Norm & Nancy Mankins, Malvern Plumbing & Heating, GBS; Under $25 Donors-Dan & Joan Livesay, Andrew & Lauren Behrens.
Vehicle Show donors also thanked include: Platinum Sponsors-$1,000-Walmart Volunteerism Always Pays Program; Valve Cover Race Sponsor-$500-Howard & Marianne Swinehart in Memory of Roy J. Swinehart, Carroll County Firefighter 9/71 to 4/92; Gold Sponsors-$300-
Colfor Manufacturing, Inc.; Silver Sponsors-$150-Mayle Home, Sean & Janet Smith; Dash Plaque Sponsor-$125-Sheckler’s Excavating Inc.; Two Class Sponsors-$60-Mapes State Farm Insurance, Baughman Machine & Weld Shop, Crowl Lumber Co Inc, Summit Glove; One Class Sponsors-$35-First Christian Church, Woods Grocery; Patrons-$30-William & Valerie Wohlwend.
It truly takes a Village to improve a Village, and we are very thankful to all!
Carol Brawley
Susan Joyce
Dancing on the Bridge
Co-chairwomen
To the Editor:
In the face of obvious public confusion, I don’t quite understand why the Democratic Organization of Carroll County (DOCC) continues to retain a name that causes questions in the minds of voters, many of whom have no clear understanding as to the organization’s motives or usefulness. Since the organization’s avowed purpose is the education and involvement of county voters, why continue to retain a name that leaves its identity and function unclear?
My I suggest to the organization’s leaders they consider a name change – perhaps something like Carroll County Organization for Democracy – or another title that does not contain the name of any currently active political party? That way they will be able to eliminate having to explain what they aren’t and get on with carrying out their stated mission.
Ann Lloyd
Carrollton, OH
To the Editor:
Having the opportunity to meet people you would normally not is one of the great perks of seeking public office. Last week my sons and I attended a special ceremony to commemorate the placement of a Blue Star Memorial marker in Malvern. On this occasion two very different groups were brought together by patriotism and a sense of duty.
National Garden Clubs Inc. is the sponsor of the Blue Star Memorial Program. The program was established in 1944 and seeks to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Memorial markers are identified by a large blue star like the ones used on flags and banners during World War II. They are placed at locations such as national cemeteries, veterans’ facilities and parks.
There were many notable Garden Club members onsite including statewide leadership. They were joined by a chorus and an array of veterans. In addition to the usual group of local dignitaries, there was also a group of motorcyclists holding flags.
I admire people that are passionate about our nation. So, I wanted to make sure my sons and I had the opportunity to meet some of the program participants. The local Garden Club ladies were wonderful. As expected they were kind, professional, and enthusiastic about the contribution they were making to the Malvern community. The motorcyclists were members of the Patriot Guard Riders. They wore biker vests and patriotic patches. The style of the local Garden Club and the Patriot Guard Riders was quite a contrast.
I was told the Guard formed to shield the mourning families of veterans from members of the Westboro Baptist Church. As you may recall the Westboro Baptist Church is from Kansas and often makes headlines for disrupting the funerals of fallen soldiers. There was also a notable Supreme Court case involving a soldier’s family and the church. I was really intrigued by the Guard, because when I discuss civil liberties with my classes I always talk about the Westboro Baptist Church.
After the ceremony, I had time to meet with members of both groups and learn more about their efforts to honor our veterans. The National Garden Club has placed thousands of markers to remind people of the services provided by our veterans. The Patriot Guard Riders not only enable military families to grieve privately but also serve at memorials. Both groups work passionately and respectfully to thank those who have served our nation in our armed forces.
If you ever doubt the greatness of our nation, show me another place where the elegant ladies of the garden club team up with a group of leather clad bikers to honor the service of their fellow citizens.
There will be another Blue Star Memorial marker ceremony in Minerva Sept. 6. I strongly encourage you to contact your local Garden Club to find out how you can contribute to this awesome project. Also, take a few minutes and research the Patriot Guard Riders online. They are some incredible people too.
Craig Brown
Salem, OH | http://freepressstandard.com/letters-to-the-editor-8/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/d59322d09078ce38aa5136b7d8eb880b961a9475b811250e603fc445a03ce872.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:09 | null | 2016-08-23T17:16:19 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Flegals-18%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/legals-18/ | en | null | Free Press Standard | null | null | freepressstandard.com | TO THE DEFENDANT: Harold E. Stamper, Jr. (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Kathleen J. Stamper (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), to the DEFENDANT IMC Mortgage Company (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), to the DEFENDANT Fairbank Mortgage Bankers Corp. (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained) and to the DEFENDANT Kaufmann’s (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained) take notice:
IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS
CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO.: 2015CVE28349
Carroll County
Treasurer,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
Harold E. Stamper,
et al,
Defendants
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
Jeff Yeager, Carroll County Treasurer, has brought an action naming you as Defendants in the above named Court by filing his complaint on the 2nd day of December, 2015.
The object of the complaint is to enforce the lien of outstanding, overdue, and unpaid real estate taxes and assessments, together with any interest, penalties, costs, fees, or expenses lawfully assessed against the following described real estate:
Situated in the Township of Lee, County of Carroll and State of Ohio:
Known as being part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 13 of Range 5 also being the tract of John and Ruth Lucas as recorded in Volume 125 Page 277 of official record, said tract being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning for reference at an 1/2” iron pipe (found) at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24,
Thence with the East Line of said Quarter Section, North 5 degrees 43’ 33” East 708.39 feet to a point,
Thence North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 1496.64 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (found) at the Southwest corner of a 0.77 acre tract of Betty Fairclough as recorded in Volume 207 Page 689 of Official Record,
Thence with the West line of said Fairclough tract, North 45 degrees 07’ 05” East 398.50 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (found),
Thence with the North lines of a 0.76 acre tract of Wilbur & Wilda Staten as recorded in Volume 221, Page 803, a 0.33 acre tract of George & Dolores Kinard as recorded in Volume 215, Page 476 and a 1.06 acre tract of Ruth McLaughlin as recorded in Volume 187, Page 397 of Official Record, North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 321.46 feet to an iron pin w/cap, (set) and the true place of beginning,
Thence with the West line of said McLaughlin tract, South 50 degrees 00’ 00” West208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (set) also Northeast corner of a 6.80 acre tract of Don Shepherd as recorded in Volume 223 Page 332 of Official Record,
Thence with the North line of said Shepherd tract, North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (set) on the East line of a 1.00 acre tract of Charles & Anne Kertel as recorded in Volume 123, Page 97 of Official Record,
Thence with the East line of said Kertel tract, North 50 degrees 00’ 00” East 208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap, (set) on the South right-of-way line of State Route #43 (Steubenville Road),
Thence with said right-of-way, South 40 degrees 30’ 00” East 208.60 feet to an iron pin and the true place of beginning the herein described tract containing 1.000acres more or less, 0.061 acres in the Northwest Quarter and 0.939 acres in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, subject to all legal highways, easements or restrictions of record,
The basis of bearing was the North line of said Lucas tract and the bearing of South 40 degrees 30’ 00” East was taken from a survey by Bonar Surveying #6246 in the Carroll County Survey Records.
Description of said tract on surf by Bonar Surveying Registered Surveyor #7134, August 6, 1992, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways,
Known as: 1199 Steubenville Road SE, Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Parcel Number: 17-0000382.000
The relief demanded is judgment in the amount of $723.50 plus interest and court costs; that said tax lien be foreclosed and the said real estate described herein be sold at Sheriff’s Sale and the proceeds of said sale be applied for payment of the said outstanding taxes, assessments, costs, fees, and expenses; that each Defendant be required to answer setting forth his or her claim or interest in the subject real estate, if any, or be forever barred from claiming or asserting same; and for such other and further relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled.
You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made on the 8th day of September, 2016.
In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
-s-William R. Wohlwend
Carroll County Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 367
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Published in The Free Press Standard August 4, 11, 18, 25 and September 1 & 8, 2016.
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the purchase of Fire Equipment consisting of Hose, Nozzles and Appliances, for the Village of Carrollton will be received by the Village Administrator in the Carrollton Municipal Building at 80 Second Street S.W., Carrollton, Ohio 44615.
All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Carrollton Village Fire Department Hose & Appliance Bid” and be delivered to the office of the Village Administrator no later than noon, local time, September 9, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Copies of the bid specifications may be obtained at the above listed address between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or to accept any Bid which is deemed favorable to the Village of Carrollton.
Published in The Free Press Standard August 18, 25 and September 1, 2016. | http://freepressstandard.com/legals-18/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/c401813ba507cd245dcd427cfe6af299abd2c45d3eba11ded770432f752eba14.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:36 | null | 2016-08-24T13:11:41 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fhazel-knox-95-carrollton%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Hazel-Knox-obit-BW.jpg | en | null | Hazel Knox, 95, Carrollton | null | null | freepressstandard.com | Hazel Mae Knox, 95, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.
Born July 4, 1921, in Carroll County, she was a daughter to George and Jessie (Toban) Wiggins. Hazel was a homemaker. She married Robert D. Knox, Sr. Sept. 15, 1940, in Greenup, WV. He passed away July 25, 1997.
She was a member of Harsh Memorial United Methodist Church. She loved to crochet, do cross word puzzles and attend yard sales.
She is survived by a son, Robert D. (Carol) Knox Jr., of Harlem Springs; three grandchildren, Oakie Lee (Teresa) George, Julia Lynn (Fred) Glasure and Sandra (Kirt) Stack; one-step grandson, Matt Simms; several great grandchildren; and many loving family members. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Icenhour and Sandra Knox; one brother, Harold Wiggins; and two sisters, Dorothy Kovach and Doris Shipman.
Calling hours for Hazel will be Thursday, Aug. 25 in Harsh Memorial Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Pastor Eric Kluth officiating. Burial will be in Harlem Springs Cemetery.
Allmon-Dugger-Cotton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | http://freepressstandard.com/hazel-knox-95-carrollton/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/fd34e78d43c0951684ca287b28afd587709a70ef3a05989d0615cb81491098ee.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:58 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:07 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Ffairy-tale-trip-make-wish-sends-gracey-mayle-family-storybook-village%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Gracey-Mayle-in-costume-3.tif | en | null | Fairy tale trip: Make-A-Wish sends Gracey Mayle, family to storybook village | null | null | freepressstandard.com | By Leigh Ann Rutledge
Accent Editor
Gracey Mayle will have a story to tell when her teacher asks what she did during summer vacation.
Mayle, 8, of Carrollton, her sister, great grandparents and their niece, traveled to central Florida June 11-17 where they spent a week at Give Kids the World (GKTW) Village. GKTW is a 79-acre non-profit “storybook” resort that hosts children with life threatening illnesses and their families from around the world for a weeklong cost-free vacation.
Mayle was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was one-month old. She suffers from breathing (mucus in her lungs) and digestive issues. She takes seven different medications daily and has breathing and shake treatments twice a day. Due to the diligence of her great grandparents, Donna and Herman Stidom with whom she resides, staying on top of her treatments, Gracey has only been hospitalized one time.
Gracey talked about wanting to go somewhere and during a visit at Akron’s Children’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, her doctor told her they could put in a request with Make A Wish Foundation. The doctor told the Stidoms it was better to apply now rather than later with a life threatening illness.
THE TRIP
Along with Gracey and the Stidoms, Gracey’s sister, Donna Jo Stidom, 6, and the Stidom’s niece, Debra Delap, were picked up at their residence in a limousine and taken to Pittsburgh Airport. Gracey was wearing her blue “Make A Wish” t-shirt.
“A lady in the airport saw the Make A Wish buttons and shirt and asked us about it,” the Stidoms explained. “She gave us $100 for our trip. Another lady we saw on the tram told us she was a Make A Wish kid in 1988.”
The pilot came to meet his “special passenger” and gave Gracey a set of silver of wings like he has and let her sit in the cockpit of the airplane.
A representative from GKTW was waiting for the family when they landed in Orlando, FL. They were taken to the GKTW village and given an overall tour. They stayed in a condominium, where everything was supplied.
“We never spent a dime,” Herman stated. “They gave us a gift card so we could buy Debra’s ticket. She came along so she could go on the rides with the girls.”
The GKTW Village is an amusement park in itself. The group spent two days seeing the entire complex. They had the option to see movies or play miniature golf every night, visit the castle, play video games or go swimming, along with the rides.
“The castle has a tower where the kids sign their name on a star and place it in a machine,” the Stidoms said. “A fairy takes it to its permanent place and the next day you can come back and find your star.”
The girls received a make-over while in the castle and were able to keep their outfits. They had their nails painted and got temporary tattoos.
Mayor Clayton is a six-foot tall rabbit, who along with his wife, Miss Mary, reside in a home in GKTW Village. Staff held a birthday party for Mayor Clayton while the group was visiting. They also saw several Disney characters who visited the Village, including Mary Poppins, Goofy, Pluto, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.”
As fun as GKTW Village was, it was also humbling, Herman noted. “The kids loved splashing in the pool. The one evening a child in a wheelchair was at the pool and didn’t seem very engaged,” he said. “The pool is designed for wheelchair accessibility and staff brought a plastic wheelchair over. Her dad took her into the water about waist deep and she began to laugh and splash.”
“What a difference to see her in the water,” he said after pausing a moment. “Her dad was crying.”
Another wonderful experience was seeing the children perform in the talent show. “I took a picture of every child who participated,” Donna said. “It was amazing watching them.”
Donna Jo sang “Let It Go” from Frozen and when they didn’t have music for Gracey’s song, she sang it a cappella. “It was so touching seeing all the kids,” Herman added.
While Give Kids the World Village is an adventure itself, the group also had the opportunity to visit the Disney World parks, Universal Studios and Sea World.
They spent a day in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom where they saw “A Bugs Life” in 3D, visited the zoo and saw a production of The Lion King.
When Gracey was asked what her favorite thing was to do or see she replied, “Why doesn’t any one ask what I didn’t like? I didn’t like the Haunted Mansion.”
“No! No, Haunted Mansion,” chimed in Donna Jo.
Gracey liked the Mickey Mouse concert, riding horses and seeing the dolphins do tricks. Donna Jo was thrilled to meet Elsa and riding in the flamingo boats. Both girls enjoyed seeing Timon and Pumbaa in “The Lion King” because, “they were acting so silly.”
Their favorite by far was having ice cream everyday. Gracey tried every flavor.
The group spent a day at Disney Springs which is a shopping plaza and passed an amusement park by the side of the road. The girls and Debra rode the rollercoaster, which Herman said went up about 80 feet and included several turns.
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
Since its inception in 1986, more than 146,000 children and families have been served by GKTW. It’s run by approximately 2,000 volunteers each week who pay their own expenses to offer their time at the resort.
Both Herman and Donna enjoyed the family time away, other than the heat. It was 99 degrees when they went to Disney and the humidity was unbearable. Gracey wore a mask part of the time when they were around certain areas.
“We really can’t take a vacation due to Gracey’s treatment routine and machines,” Donna explained.
“It was wonderful to be able to show them something I couldn’t normally afford,” Herman stated. “I was so touched by how many people donate to these organizations and don’t want to be recognized.”
“If there was ever an organization to donate to, it’s these two,” the Stidoms stated. “Donate to Make A Wish or Give Kids the World. They are for the kids and the kids are our future.”
To donate to Give Kids the World, visit gktw.org.
MAKE-A-WISH
Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 35 minutes.
Wishes are granted by the following four steps:
Referral: Any child ages 2 1/2 to 18 years old, who has not been granted a wish by another organization, can be referred by medical professionals, parents or the child themselves. Medical Eligibility: Determined with the help of the treating physician. The child must be diagnosed with a life threatening condition (i.e., progressive, degenerative or malignant.) The Wish: Volunteers visit the child to find out their exact wish. Creating Joy: Wish grantors create an unforgettable experience driven by the child’s creativity. They strive to personalize each wish.
To donate or learn more, visit wish.org. | http://freepressstandard.com/fairy-tale-trip-make-wish-sends-gracey-mayle-family-storybook-village/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/a3d0c833ebffafbba18c036a92f138a64bded05845db1982f56b467b61233da5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:06 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:23 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Flooking-back-files-4%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/looking-back-files-4/ | en | null | Looking back in our files | null | null | freepressstandard.com | 60 YEARS AGO
(From 1956 FPS Files)
Ground was broken on the first wing of the proposed H-shaped building to be constructed on the ground now occupied by St. John’s Villa at Carrollton’s west corporation line.
William Craig of Salem was named manager of the Carrollton Farmer’s Exchange Co., succeeding Harry H. Shane.
A dedication service was held at the Church of the First Born located on the corner of 5th St. NW, and Sterling Ave.
Three local girls who graduated with Carrollton High School’s class of 1956 were accepted for three years of nursing at Aultman Hospital. They included Kathryn Appel, Betty Gibson and Carol Moreland.
50 YEARS AGO
(From 1966 FPS Files)
Edward (Eddie) Maple, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Maple of Carrollton, was considered to be one of the leading apprentice riders at northern Ohio race tracks, having ridden three winners one night at Randall Park before 4,265 racing fans.
Sheila Leatherberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Leatherberry of near Augusta returned home from a concert tour of seven European countries with the All-Ohio Youth Choir.
Airman First Class Joseph D. McLandsborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McLandsborough of Bowerston, was pictured while on duty at Tan Son Niut Ali, Vietnam.
Four Carroll Countians were among 900 persons receiving digress during summer commencement exercises at Kent State University. They included J. A. Crites and Lucile Marie Slabaugh, both of Carrollton, and Gary Lee Miller and Joyce Coleen Robertson, both of Malvern.
40 YEARS AGO
(From 1976 FPS Files)
Pat Brumbaugh, who was hired as the new clerk of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District, was pictured with Charles A. Marshall, who had served as clerk since 1959.
Henry Shal of near Amsterdam was appointed the new vice chairman of the Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District, succeeding Al Logan, who resigned.
A three-member team from Carrollton High School took first place team honors at a state dairy judging contest during Ohio Dairy Day at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Developmental Center. The team included Mike Bolanz, Mark Devitt and Dick Walters.
Voters in the Carrollton Exempted Village School District rejected a three-mill school improvement tax levy at an Aug. 24 special election by a vote of 953 For and 1,193 Against.
Fr. Claire Dinger was named the new principal at St. Edward High School, succeeding Fr. Leo Gillen.
30 YEARS AGO
(From 1986 FPS Files)
Carrollton Village Council received some “shocking” news when the solons learned it will probably take in excess of $50,000 to bring the village-owned landfill up to Ohio EPA standards.
Quick thinking and administering of CPR by Randy Stackhouse, a co-worker, was credited with saving the life of Fred Albrecht, 23, who was the victim of a 7,200 volt charge of electricity in an industrial accident on Perry Dr. NW in Canton.
Jamie LeMay, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim LeMay of Carrollton, was named the 4th runnerup at the 1986 Ohio National Little Stark Pageant held in Columbus.
The seven new teachers who joined the faculty of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District included Patricia Dingler, Deborah Kinigh, Marilyne Shanks, Charles Brogan, JoAnn Baker, Cynthia Ray, and Tim Huber.
20 YEARS AGO
(From 1996 FPS Files)
Mrs. Ruby Gilliam of Minerva was attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL, as an area delegate from Ohio.
Mike Albert, a Carroll County native, won the highly acclaimed 10th annual “Images of Elvis International Impersonator” contest in Memphis, TN.
The five new teachers joined the Carrollton Exempted Village School District faculty for the 1996-97 school year included Elizabeth Parker, Julie Poole, Joseph Kikume, David Davis and Jeff Rinkes.
Dr. Richard W. Boggs, a 1960 graduate of Carrollton High School whose office was located in Minerva, celebrated his 30th anniversary in the chiropractic business.
10 YEARS AGO
(From 2006 FPS Files)
Stan Shingleton, project coordinator of the Minerva schools building program, was pictured with the time capsule found in the 1931 corner stone of the former Minerva High School (Hazen Junior High and Minerva Middle School).
Atty. Kathleen Allmon-Stoneman was re-elected chairman of the Carroll County Foundation nine-member Board of Governors.
The 11 new teachers and new elementary principal who joined the staff of the Carrollton Village School District for the 2006-07 school year included Angela Wohlwend, Mrs. Christine Newell, Mrs. Jami Stewart, Miss Rachael Willis, Mrs. Rhonda Marshall, Mrs. Tara Marteney, Michael Recktenwalt, Andrew Mangun, Jason Brand, Matthew Voll and Lisa Rest, all teachers, and Edward Darnley, principal at Carrollton elementary school.
The nine former athletes inducted into the Carrollton High School Athletic Hall of Fame included the late Vic Duvall, Carl Miller, the late Bob “Shorty” Schoeneman, Tim Hartong, Robert “Bob” Noble, Harold Noble, Shawn Alazaus, Matt Plunkett and John Pothorski. | http://freepressstandard.com/looking-back-files-4/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/16f2e4f4535dd2c9617853c730f28cc67c0a29edaee4dba0d037981ce88f264f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:46:49 | null | 2016-08-30T13:49:04 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fdean-l-barr-83%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dean-Barr-obit-BW-235x300.jpg | en | null | Dean L. Barr, 83 | null | null | freepressstandard.com | Dean L. Barr, 83, of Kensington, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in his home.
Born Jan. 10, 1933, in North Industry, he was a son to Louis and Violet (Snyder) Barr. He retired from LTV where he was an electrician. He was a volunteer at Camp Conestoga in Malvern for many years and enjoyed taking care of his lawn and working puzzles.
He is survived by four daughters, Pam Barr of Malvern, Susan (Lawrence) Erwin of Kensington, Tracy (Randy) Hartley of Salem and Cindy (Gary) Hodge of Kensington; a son, Jon (Cheryl) Owens of Tarpon Springs, FL; stepson, Clifford (Melissa) Grimm Jr. of Paris and stepdaughter, Betty Patton of Malvern; brother, Sam (Edna) Barr of Carrollton; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Lou (Shepler) Barr in 1990, and his second wife, Shirley (VanHorn) Barr in 2008; a sister, Ruth Shellenberger; and three brothers, Wilbur, Clyde and Louis Barr.
According to his wishes, calling hours will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva. Following cremation, burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in East Canton. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com. | http://freepressstandard.com/dean-l-barr-83/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/8d1488cdeec8f6a5d85414a1d447370382bb7ecc3802d07ab5bc616a1c34f194.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:46:02 | null | 2016-08-26T17:49:13 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Felizabeth-blazer-lanham-90%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Erma-Lanham-obit-BW-215x300.jpg | en | null | Elizabeth (Blazer) Lanham, 90 | null | null | freepressstandard.com | Elizabeth (Blazer) Lanham, 90, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Erma Crandall Medical Center, Sebring. Erma joined her husband, Don, who preceded her in death in June 2015.
Born March 14, 1926, in Carrollton, she was a daughter to Jay and Lura Pearl (Marshall) Blazer.
She retired from Alliance City Schools where she was employed as a reading teaching assistant at
_South Lincoln Elementary School. Her school career started as a lunchroom aide at Liberty Elementary.
She served as a Girl Scout leader for many years. In retirement, she volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital, her church, Camp LiMRod, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and the Duvall Home in Florida. She enjoyed camping with Don all over the country, making friends all over the USA.
She was a faithful member of First United Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, with a special affection for the church’s Camp LiMRod which she helped to get off the ground.
Erma is survived by her children, Jane Kennett (John), Jim Lanham (Missy) and Judy Fetterolf; grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Andrew (Hayley), Claire, Emily and Carly; sister, Frances Mumaw; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and her son-in-law, Scott Fetterolf.
A memorial service will be held Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in First United Presbyterian Church in Alliance.
The family would like to thank Crandall Medical Center, Copeland Oaks and First United Presbyterian Church for all of their love and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Presbyterian Church, 425 E. Market St., Alliance, OH 44601 or to the Alliance Lions Club, c/o Jim Greiner 6166 Union Ave. Alliance, OH 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601. Friends may register online at www.ctcfuneral.com. | http://freepressstandard.com/elizabeth-blazer-lanham-90/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/ddadfacc186ab9bc5f396b18c319ca0989b264921e236c19fc87bb54c4616206.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:03 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:40 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fcelebration-fun-run-planned-atwood-lake-trail-completion%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Atwood-Trail.png | en | null | Celebration, fun run planned for Atwood Lake Trail completion | null | null | freepressstandard.com | The newly developed paved trail and walking bridge at Atwood Lake Park is open for business!
To commemorate the achievement, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is hosting a Kids’ 1- Mile Fun Run and Trail Celebration along the newly completed section of trail Aug. 27 at Atwood Lake Park.
The free event is for children ages 5-16. Participants in the fun run will receive a free T-shirt. Light refreshments will be provided to all who attend the event. Registration for the Fun Run will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwood Welcome Center parking lot. The Fun Run will take place at 1 p.m. Other self-guided activities available at Atwood Lake Park include: Inflatables from 2-5 p.m. with swimming, hiking, and geo-caching available throughout the day.
The completion of this section of Atwood Lake Trail signifies the final leg of 0.8 miles of newly paved trail that connects Marina West and the outer camping sites to the Welcome Center and main park. Additional features of the 10-foot wide paved trail include a 242 foot long bridge over part of Atwood Lake and installation of a canoe and kayak launch adjacent to the Welcome Center parking lot. Over 4.5 miles of dedicated trails are available throughout the park.
Free admission to Atwood Lake Park is available for those participating in the fun run. Otherwise daily admission is $5 per car. Atwood Lake Park is located at 9500 Lakeview Rd., NE, Mineral City.
For more information about the MWCD visit www.mwcd.org | http://freepressstandard.com/celebration-fun-run-planned-atwood-lake-trail-completion/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/dbdb6c43ef9d7116238880f14389920408de623f6f38b59764f13511d7463a89.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:08 | null | 2016-08-23T13:23:38 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fdonna-jean-staley-77%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/donna-jean-staley-77/ | en | null | Donna Jean Staley, 77 | null | null | freepressstandard.com | Donna Jean Staley, 77, of Carrollton died Saturday morning Aug. 20, 2016, in Hennis Care Center in Dover.
Born Jan. 11, 1939, in Sugarcreek, she was a daughter of the late Cletus Ray and Olive Anne Stilgenbauer Shull.
Donna was a retired employee of the former Carrollton Graphics printing company in Carrollton.
She was a member and former deaconess of New Harrisburg Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Daughrille of Dover and Cathy Corbett of New Philadelphia; one granddaughter, Leah Corbett; and two sisters, Helen Reiger of Dover, Peggy (Jim) Moore of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband David, two brothers, and one sister.
Gravesides services were held in New Harrisburg Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. | http://freepressstandard.com/donna-jean-staley-77/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/8439eb1fc0806ff9224df184e3a39502422561c6536ad35e7d4ee42e0afc86b4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:31 | null | 2016-08-23T19:39:01 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Fclassifieds-10%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/classifieds-10/ | en | null | Free Press Standard | null | null | freepressstandard.com | 04-HOUSEHOLD
Clearance! End of summer season sale! Gordon’s Furniture, Minerva, 330-868-1099 (34tfcweb)
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Save! End of summer sale! All mattress sets, dinettes, recliners, TV stands, bedrooms & more! Gordon’s Furniture, Minerva, 330-868-1099 (34tfcweb)
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07-REAL ESTATE
Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, thus making it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations.
The Free Press will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Be informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
The Free Press Standard
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130 acres w/2 homes, 80 x 40 Quonset hut barn & approx. 40 acres of woods, 12 miles S of Carrollton. $699,000. Call 330-205-5161. (32-35cweb)
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES – Newell Realty & Auctions, 330-627-2350. (01tfcweb)
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Carroll Co: Fox Twp. 6 acres, $27,900. Just outside Mechanicstown on Avon Rd. Jefferson Co: Saline Twp. 20 acres, $74,900. Other lots available. C.R. 51 (Hollow Rock Rd.) BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740)435-3434 or (740)260-1378. www.brunerland.com (34tfcweb)
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Carroll Co: Fox Twp. 6 acres, $27,900 or 8 acres, $29,900, paved road, electric. Located 3 miles east of Mechanicstown off S.R. 39 on Ocean & Avon Rd. BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740)435-3434 or (740)260-1378. www.brunerland.com (34tfcweb)
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09-EQUIPMENT
Commercial Grade Contractor Equipment & Tools Priced to Sell! Performax 16’x 32” sander (new); 2-Porter cable routers w/table & bits; Jet wood lathe Contractors Series w/turning knives; Jet wood working jointer (new); Jet Gold Series planer; Duncan automatic Boss Plus kiln; Clarke metalworker, 16 speed, 550 watt drill press, 5/8 chuck capacity & much more! Owner is retiring. Call 330-205-9248. (34,35pweb)
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11-MISC. WANTED
WANTED: Standing Timber & Walnut Trees – Call Carroll County Logging, 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863. (01tfcweb)
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12-HELP WANTED
Drivers: Great home time. $1250+ per week + monthly bonuses. Excellent benefits. Newer trucks. No-touch. CDL-A, 1 yr. exp. Call 855-842-8498. (33,34pweb)
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Immediate opening for part-time counter sales person. Please send resume to: Carson’s Napa, 308 E. Main St., Carrollton, OH 44615. (34,35cweb)
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13-REAL ESTATE WANTED
Cash For Your Farm Or Acreage – Call toll-free, 866-893-5263. (01tfcweb)
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16-FOR RENT
Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act,
thus making it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or
discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preferences,
limitations or discriminations.
The Free Press will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate
which is in violation of the law. Be informed that all dwellings advertised
are available on an equal opportunity basis.
The Free Press Standard
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Carrollton – 2 BR duplex w/utilities, washer/dryer hook-ups & parking. $700/month. Call 330-738-6775. (33,34cweb)
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Carrollton – 3 BR furnished duplex w/utilities included, $800/month. Call 330-738-6775. (33,34cweb)
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2 BR, 1 BA house & garage w/satellite, garbage, water & sewer included. $500/month + $500 deposit & 1-year lease. Call 330-738-3153. (33,34cweb)
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Magnolia/Waynesburg 1 & 2 BR, LR, kitchen, basement & some utilities paid. $550/month + deposit. Call 330-866-9718. (32-34cweb)
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Above garage 1 BR apartment, $400/month + deposit. Call 330-383-1053. (34cweb)
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Atwood Lake – 3 BR lakefront w/all utilities paid. No outside yard maintenance. Trash taken away. No pets. $1200/month + deposit. Call 330-316-6794. (01tfcweb)
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17-LOST AND FOUND
Lost: 5-month-old male hound/beagle mix puppy from Avalon Rd., Dellroy area. Please call 330-605-7303 or 330-735-3327. Reward. Please return him to us. (34pweb)
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20-SERVICES
TNK Hauling – Garage clean-outs, furniture, yard waste, general household debris. Call 330-771-3566. (32-35cweb)
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We install used motors & transmissions, and guarantee our labor and parts! Towing is available. ASE Master Mechanics. Call 330-868-5209. (01tfcweb)
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23-GARAGE SALES
Big Yard Sale at 5043 Chase Rd. SE, Aug. 25, 9-5 and Aug. 26 & 27, 9-6. There’s something for everyone from HH and craft items, decorations, books, clothes of all sizes, guy stuff & more! Some items are BRAND NEW and are priced cheap! (34cweb)
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Yard Sale at 383 S. Lisbon St. (in back), Aug. 26 & 27, 9-5. Multiple baby items, dishes, tools, automotive, misc. (34cweb)
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:04 | null | 2016-08-23T19:41:01 | null | http%3A%2F%2Ffreepressstandard.com%2Flegals-19%2F.json | http://freepressstandard.com/legals-19/ | en | null | Free Press Standard | null | null | freepressstandard.com | TO THE DEFENDANT: Harold E. Stamper, Jr. (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Kathleen J. Stamper (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), to the DEFENDANT IMC Mortgage Company (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), to the DEFENDANT Fairbank Mortgage Bankers Corp. (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained) and to the DEFENDANT Kaufmann’s (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained) take notice:
IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS
CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO.: 2015CVE28349
Carroll County
Treasurer,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
Harold E. Stamper,
et al,
Defendants
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
Jeff Yeager, Carroll County Treasurer, has brought an action naming you as Defendants in the above named Court by filing his complaint on the 2nd day of December, 2015.
The object of the complaint is to enforce the lien of outstanding, overdue, and unpaid real estate taxes and assessments, together with any interest, penalties, costs, fees, or expenses lawfully assessed against the following described real estate:
Situated in the Township of Lee, County of Carroll and State of Ohio:
Known as being part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 13 of Range 5 also being the tract of John and Ruth Lucas as recorded in Volume 125 Page 277 of official record, said tract being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning for reference at an 1/2” iron pipe (found) at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24,
Thence with the East Line of said Quarter Section, North 5 degrees 43’ 33” East 708.39 feet to a point,
Thence North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 1496.64 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (found) at the Southwest corner of a 0.77 acre tract of Betty Fairclough as recorded in Volume 207 Page 689 of Official Record,
Thence with the West line of said Fairclough tract, North 45 degrees 07’ 05” East 398.50 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (found),
Thence with the North lines of a 0.76 acre tract of Wilbur & Wilda Staten as recorded in Volume 221, Page 803, a 0.33 acre tract of George & Dolores Kinard as recorded in Volume 215, Page 476 and a 1.06 acre tract of Ruth McLaughlin as recorded in Volume 187, Page 397 of Official Record, North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 321.46 feet to an iron pin w/cap, (set) and the true place of beginning,
Thence with the West line of said McLaughlin tract, South 50 degrees 00’ 00” West208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (set) also Northeast corner of a 6.80 acre tract of Don Shepherd as recorded in Volume 223 Page 332 of Official Record,
Thence with the North line of said Shepherd tract, North 40 degrees 30’ 00” West 208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap (set) on the East line of a 1.00 acre tract of Charles & Anne Kertel as recorded in Volume 123, Page 97 of Official Record,
Thence with the East line of said Kertel tract, North 50 degrees 00’ 00” East 208.60 feet to an iron pin, w/cap, (set) on the South right-of-way line of State Route #43 (Steubenville Road),
Thence with said right-of-way, South 40 degrees 30’ 00” East 208.60 feet to an iron pin and the true place of beginning the herein described tract containing 1.000acres more or less, 0.061 acres in the Northwest Quarter and 0.939 acres in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, subject to all legal highways, easements or restrictions of record,
The basis of bearing was the North line of said Lucas tract and the bearing of South 40 degrees 30’ 00” East was taken from a survey by Bonar Surveying #6246 in the Carroll County Survey Records.
Description of said tract on surf by Bonar Surveying Registered Surveyor #7134, August 6, 1992, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways,
Known as: 1199 Steubenville Road SE, Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Parcel Number: 17-0000382.000
The relief demanded is judgment in the amount of $723.50 plus interest and court costs; that said tax lien be foreclosed and the said real estate described herein be sold at Sheriff’s Sale and the proceeds of said sale be applied for payment of the said outstanding taxes, assessments, costs, fees, and expenses; that each Defendant be required to answer setting forth his or her claim or interest in the subject real estate, if any, or be forever barred from claiming or asserting same; and for such other and further relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled.
You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made on the 8th day of September, 2016.
In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
-s-William R. Wohlwend
Carroll County Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 367
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Published in The Free Press Standard August 4, 11, 18, 25 and September 1 & 8, 2016.
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the purchase of Fire Equipment consisting of Hose, Nozzles and Appliances, for the Village of Carrollton will be received by the Village Administrator in the Carrollton Municipal Building at 80 Second Street S.W., Carrollton, Ohio 44615.
All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Carrollton Village Fire Department Hose & Appliance Bid” and be delivered to the office of the Village Administrator no later than noon, local time, September 9, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Copies of the bid specifications may be obtained at the above listed address between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or to accept any Bid which is deemed favorable to the Village of Carrollton.
Published in The Free Press Standard August 18, 25 and September 1, 2016. | http://freepressstandard.com/legals-19/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | freepressstandard.com/c4c2246860949a33feadc41d79c28b0c04ad6610bf1828711519311f509b6905.json |
[
"Nelson Sigelman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:29 | null | 2016-08-25T09:02:15 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2Fgone-fishin-walk-beach-new-friends-met-along-way%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/mvt/uploads/2016/08/barbados-fisherman-on-shore_1.jpg | en | null | Gone fishin’: A walk on the beach and new friends met along the way | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | President Barack Obama departed Martha’s Vineyard Sunday evening. Over the course of his 16-day vacation he played golf on 10 days, mostly teaming up with elite current and former NBA players, and wealthy businessmen with seasonal connections to the Island.
It is unfortunate that Barack Obama chose to spend most of his vacation time engaging in a sport that does little to distinguish the Vineyard from any other rolling piece of meticulously maintained green grass with lovely views. Had he asked me I would have advised him to try casting a Sluggo around the rocks along the north shore for bass, troll off Devil’s Bridge for blues or just rake up a bushel of clams in Menemsha Pond.
He did not ask, and the closest he got to an authentic Vineyard fishing experience was a dinner plate upon which lay an exquisitely prepared piece of striped bass.
I was prompted to ponder what the president was missing after my encounter with a 25-foot Coast Guard patrol boat. A Coast Guardsman wearing a combat helmet was tethered to a 50-caliber machine gun mounted on the bow, with three heavily armed men in the cabin, when it came racing up to me at full speed, wake spray flying as though they were auditioning for a recruiting film.
My 18-foot Tashmoo skiff was armed with one fly rod and two spinning rods. I was about one-quarter of a mile from the beach heading for Menemsha, passing well offshore — I thought — from the Obama vacation house somewhere back from the sand cliffs of Menemsha Hills.
The stern but polite person in the wheelhouse informed me that there was a “1,000-yard federal security zone” in place (that’s more than half a mile) and I would have to go offshore another 100 yards or so. Really, I thought to myself, is this necessary — the president is golfing and dining out in a lot closer proximity to the general public, and here we are on Vineyard Sound where there is a clear view of everything on the water, but I have to make an even bigger loop — hey, who am I to argue with a machine gun?
So I proceeded out and thought about the notion of the imperial presidency and the layers of insulation that now accompany the job. And I came to the conclusion that our presidents ought to go fishing, if for no other reason than it is a good way to meet ordinary people — maybe not those that write $25,000 checks — but good people nonetheless.
I was reminded of the equalizing effect of fishing when I came across some photos I took in late February, when Norma and I visited our friends Ed and Laurel at their vacation home on Barbados. On previous visits I would walk along the beautiful beach and often encounter local fishermen. Bajans are quite friendly, and it was always easy to talk fishing.
The shore fishing is not particularly good around this island built on a geologic prism of rising coral surrounded by deep drop offs, but mahi-mahi, tuna, and barracuda are just offshore. I brought a light spinning rod to cast from the shore, and packed extra lures I thought would be of some use offshore, not to use but to give away.
Colvin was bottom-fishing near a rocky point for anything he could catch to eat. His tackle consisted of two broken spinning reels, one of which he jammed with a piece of wood to keep it from revolving freely, and heavy surf rods with broken guides. For weight he used lead pulled from an old car battery. We chatted about fishing, and I told him I would bring him luck. I was quite happy when my prediction came true and he caught a pretty reef fish, a chub of some type, no bigger than an average scup.
Colvin said he had been an amateur boxer. He said he used to fish from a boat but something, which he declined to elaborate on with a hint of darkness, had happened.
I handed him several lures, including some Deadly Dicks, and a Bass and Bluefish Derby fishing cap. I told him about our Island’s annual fishing tournament — the centerpiece of so many Island friendships. Colvin was genuinely happy about his new hat and his new friend, as was I.
A few days later I hiked up the beach to one of the government-run fish markets adjacent to John Moore’s rum bar, an island landmark where those of high and low station drink glasses of white rum. Fishing boats were pulled up on the beach in various states of repair.
Fisherman Wilton Broome, along with Patrick Thomas, and Shaun Roach were limin’ (hanging around) by Wilton’s fishing boat. I might have been on the dock in Menemsha. We talked about the fishing — been kind of slow — and the lack of bait. I reached into my pack and pulled out a handful of tuna lures Cooper Gilkes had generously given me to take down to the island (I’d asked for anything old he didn’t need, but Coop being Coop, he handed me several new lures). The guys thought the lures were great, and I had three new friends.
On my way back I watched a woman swim out from the beach holding a spinning rod in her hand. Treading water, she started casting. I was impressed with her enthusiasm and took several photos.
When she returned to shore we chatted. She was a bit leery of my photo taking, but I assured Rochelle, “You’re a very intrepid fisherman, and Island fishermen on Martha’s Vineyard appreciate that quality.” Rochelle (her friends call her Rocky) was from the Caribbean, but lives in Montreal, Canada.
On Martha’s Vineyard there are a Colvin, a Wilton, and a Rocky — I would not want to name names, but I do think that Barack Obama would enjoy meeting them. Were he to return for the 71st Derby, which begins Sunday, Sept. 11, and ends Oct. 15, he would see an Island not measured by 18 holes in the ground.
Before we left Barbados, I decided I would leave my spinning rod and reel with Colvin. I looked for him on the beach and amid the small houses on a hillside where he said he stayed, but did not find him.
About one week after we returned to the Vineyard I received an email from Laurel. She said that returning from a stroll past the rocky point that morning, she chanced upon a man “sitting on the cement walk holding a fishing line leading straight into the sea. I asked him what kept the line taut, and he said, lead. I asked whether he was the one that our friend had told us about, who made his weights out of battery parts. He got all bright at that, and said, Nelson.”
And when I received that email I smiled and said, “Colvin.”
Correction: In an earlier version of this column I referred to Barbados as a volcanic island. In fact, Barbados lies directly over the intersection of the Caribbean plate and the South American plate in a region known as a subduction zone. Beneath the ocean floor, the South American plate slowly slides below the Caribbean plate. The marine sediment — essentially the sand or soil at the base of the ocean floor — is scraped off the top of the South American plate and forms a buildup known as an accretionary prism. In the case of Barbados, coral grew over this pile of sediment, and the coral was pushed closer and closer to the ocean surface as more sediment added to the accretionary prism. Barbados is known as a coral island because its base is made from upwardly-moving coral, not volcanic lava flow. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/25/gone-fishin-walk-beach-new-friends-met-along-way/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/0d89eff154bc336e90ae2cc44f3391a8127ef65c88c2e401af77820ccba17948.json |
[
"Nicole Galland"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:01 | null | 2016-08-30T13:12:09 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2Fseasonal-shutdown%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/mvt/uploads/2016/08/ps-and-qs-fruit-flies.jpg | en | null | Martha's Vineyard Times | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | Dear Nicole,
I am a seasonal resident who has had it with the entitled attitudes of the ever so holy year-rounders who tend to treat us like an invasion of fruit flies when, in fact, this is as much our place as their place. I’d like to add, we seasonals help keep the economy running, help pay for their schools and roads and the snow removal for the snow we will never see. Instead of complaining about how our presence takes such a toll on their well-being, why don’t the year-rounders who whine — yes, probably while we dine — get over it and try to enjoy the summer? This is, after all, quite a nice place to be, even when it’s busier than in February.
Confidentially yours,
Seasonal
Dear Seasonal:
OK, calm down, you’re not doing yourself any favors. You’ve made a couple of distinct claims here, so I’ll respond to each in turn, before making the entirely predictable point that if you don’t like the hostile us/them mentality of the year-rounders, why are you mirroring it?
But I’m getting ahead of myself. Back to your comments.
“This is as much our place as their place.”
That depends on your definition of “place.”
If your definition is limited to “real estate on which either rent or mortgage/insurance/taxes is paid,” and/or “public space that is open to all” then your definition of “place” is so out of whack with the year-round sensibility that this might be a lost cause.
To an Islander, Vineyard-as-place is for workaday lives. Where children go to school and dogs get taken to the vet and great-aunts languish down the road in that assisted-living place that maybe the kid voted Most Likely to Succeed in high school is the contractor on. Place — if you live here year-round — is more than just a physical thing, it’s a way of being and relating to one another. It requires a set of life skills that you can only learn by wintering here over time — when to be thick-skinned and when to be vulnerable; when to rely on humor and when on tact; when to be an activist and when a mediator. Such is the Vineyard-as-Place in the off-season.
Then, for a few months, all the rules change. The physical state of the place doesn’t change much (it just gets prettier, warmer, and more crowded) but all the rest of it … wow! We aren’t just sharing the physical space with you, we’re interrupting our own way-of-being. That’s disorienting. What strikes you as a sense of entitlement is really just us all saying, “Holy cow, are we feeling disoriented here!” in various colorful ways.
So: Is it indeed your place as much as “theirs”? Apparently only the physical part of it. You are not aware of all the rest of it.
(Paraphrased) “We seasonals pay for services you need that we don’t use” — etc. Well, yes. If you own property, that’s true. But if the road did not get plowed in winter, you would not like driving on it much when summer came, the state it’d be in. If the schools were crappy, families would flee. Part of what works for you about this place is the community. That community continues its communitizing through the long winters. That requires plowed roads and decent schools. Our winters would be harder without your tax dollars, but your summers would be much harder without our presence. In the bigger picture, you get value out of everything you pay for, even if you don’t use those services directly.
“Why don’t the (all-holy entitled) year-rounders get over it and try to enjoy the summer?”
If you don’t like the hostile us/them mentality you feel from year-rounders, why are you mirroring it in your question? That’s like saying “Why do those jerks insist on referring to us as jerks?”
Finally: They’re Yankees. Just because they’re grouchy doesn’t mean they’re not enjoying themselves. Let them enjoy the Vineyard summer their way, and you enjoy it yours.
That’s my take.
Nicole
Bemused readers ask novelist Nicole Galland for her take on navigating the precarious social landscape that comes with living on the Vineyard. Nicole, who grew up in West Tisbury, is known locally as the co-founder of Shakespeare for the Masses at the Vineyard Playhouse and is the author of “I, Iago.” Her combined knowledge of both this Island and the world’s greatest melodramas compels her to help prevent unnecessary tragedy wherever possible. Trying to untangle a messy Island ethics or etiquette question? Send it to OnIsland@mvtimes.com. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/30/seasonal-shutdown/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/dbf5e9c35e75d935858f87db4681be7132342528bb7c8f625312fe48696c8b47.json |
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"The Martha'S Vineyard Times"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:04 | null | 2016-08-30T14:51:47 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2Ftheodore-ted-g-leslie-jr%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/mvt/uploads/2016/08/Theodore-Leslie-Jr-192x304.jpg | en | null | Theodore “Ted” G. Leslie Jr. | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | Theodore “Ted” G. Leslie Jr. of Aquinnah died May 26, 2016, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 63. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his wife of 35 years, Kristina Hook-Leslie, son Theodore Leslie, daughter Jennifer (Leslie) Lewis and her husband Eugene (Boo), Stephanie (Leslie) Russell, Samantha Eveliegh, and Jennifer Staples.
Ted was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea and Vietnam. He managed American Legion Post 143 in New Cumberland, Pa., and was a member of VFW Post 9261 in Oak Bluffs. Ted loved to fish, and everyone who knew him came to enjoy his unique brand of humor.
Ted leaves 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Mark, and leaves sistera Ruth Butler of Bensalem, Pa., and Shirley and her husband Tom Polk of Annapolis, Md.; brother Stephen and his wife Susan of Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to the Aquinnah Cultural Center. On Saturday, Sept. 17, we will gather at sunset on Lobsterville Beach, so Ted can fish forever. The gathering will be followed by a potluck at the Aquinnah Town Hall for everyone who was touched by Ted. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/30/theodore-ted-g-leslie-jr/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/e47bcd51693807ff9fb3a363584e3c6aaa34d1175896cfa51b58e3b90059d434.json |
[
"Barry Stringfellow"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:43 | null | 2016-08-25T16:15:31 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2Fsecond-edgartown-man-arrested-cocaine-distribution-charges%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/mvt/uploads/2016/08/county-court-house.jpg | en | null | Second Edgartown man arrested on cocaine distribution charges | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | For the second time in as many days, police have arrested an Edgartown man for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Late on Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force arrested Arthur M. De Castro, of Edgartown, after they stopped him in his pick-up truck and found five small bags of a substance believed to be cocaine.
Police stopped Mr. De Castro, 22, in the Crab Creek parking lot on Beach Road in Edgartown, in a 2010 red Ford F-150. According to police, he had been under investigation for cocaine distribution prior to the stop. The five individual plastic bags, which were concealed inside a cigarette pack, weighed just under 5 grams and have a street value of $500, according to police.
Mr. De Castro posted $800 bail at his arraignment in Edgartown District Court on Thursday morning. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/25/second-edgartown-man-arrested-cocaine-distribution-charges/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/52fceb520a34c1e6100c0c71c4574ac714439135b3ce2bbd06c2b32ef5173fb2.json |
[
"The Martha'S Vineyard Times"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:23 | null | 2016-08-29T13:51:11 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2Fclinton-peterson-griesser%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/29/clinton-peterson-griesser/ | en | null | Clinton Peterson Griesser | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | Clinton Peterson Griesser, 32, of Edgartown died at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Saturday, August 27, 2016. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept, 3, 11 am to 12 pm in the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. A funeral home service will follow at 12 pm with the Rev. Dr. Roger Spinney officiating. Family and friends will gather following the service at the Portuguese-American Club, Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Please bring a dish to share. A complete obituary will follow in a later newspaper edition. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/29/clinton-peterson-griesser/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/63a5b9bbd6b3a82f99d4b5b9cb7ee32a48b5904026fab547f708a16cddd8d44e.json |
[
"The Martha'S Vineyard Times"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:50 | null | 2016-08-10T16:14:26 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F10%2Fhe-is-sadly-disappointed%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/10/he-is-sadly-disappointed/ | en | null | He is sadly disappointed | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | To the Editor:
As a child I absorbed from the environment around me a profound belief that Americans were the finest people in the world. Since my childhood was in Texas, it was also satisfying to know that among the fine Americans, the finest of all, of course, were Texans.
Sadly, it has not been possible to preserve that innocent faith in the moral superiority of the American people to the rest of mankind. Too many aspects of our society have eroded that faith, several in particular.
As an adolescent, I was horrified and sickened to learn of the large numbers of black people who had died over the years at the hands of Southern lynch mobs. It would have been of some comfort to believe that these vicious and sadistic killings were the result of some inexplicable failure on the part of the South’s majority of “Southern gentlemen” to keep under control that element of the population I was taught to look down upon as “Southern white trash.” But I really couldn’t sell that rationalization to myself.
Then came the Vietnam War and the massacre at My Lai. It was simply inconceivable that a random assortment of ordinary American soldiers, on the orders of their lieutenant, would perpetuate an atrocity of the sort for which we righteously condemned the Germans in the Second World War. But they did.
And now we have the nomination of Donald Trump.
Consider the Republican presidential nominees since Nixon: Ford, Reagan, the two Bushes, Dole, McCain, and Romney. I voted for none of them, but I respected them. They all conformed to decent standards of civilized and gentlemanly behavior. Given that record, when Trump appeared, I was 100 percent certain that Republican primary voters would laugh this preposterous loud-mouthed clown right off the stage.
How wrong I was.
Trump’s most fervent support is within my demographic group: white males. He is virtually certain to get more than 60 percent of the white male vote. In the more benighted regions of our fair land, he may get 80 percent or more.
The dispiriting truth is that this is a nation in which a majority of my fellow white men will vote in November to put a vulgar, boorish blowhard mountebank in an office held by such men as Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Dwight Eisenhower.
So much for that childhood idyllic vision of the supremely virtuous American character.
R.E.L. Knight
West Tisbury | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/10/he-is-sadly-disappointed/ | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/0f60c40a67526a15ff1b9615951d2d0c8986d20db346f17022c045e2ff6474e5.json |
[
"The Martha'S Vineyard Times"
] | 2016-08-30T20:51:21 | null | 2016-08-17T17:30:35 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F17%2Fdonate-time-not-complaints%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/17/donate-time-not-complaints/ | en | null | Donate your time, not your complaints | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | To the Editor:
As do many people in the community, I volunteer many hours to help support youth athletic programs. I am currently a soccer coach at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, as well as with the club travel program. Additionally, I serve as the director of Player Development Pathways and sit on the MV United board of directors. In those various positions I have seen the level of support the Island community provides youth and adult sports.
I respect that everyone has his or her own opinion about turf versus natural grass. However, as someone who donates countless hours to Vineyard athletics, I find it sad and frustrating to see the members of a boisterous contingent donate their complaints and criticism rather than time and workable solutions. Until I see you on the fields with my colleagues, our athletes, and me, I will continue to be offended by the unrelenting efforts of this group to derail what is an incredibly noble and generous gift to our Vineyard athletes, and an opportunity for the entire community.
Ryan J. White
Edgartown | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/17/donate-time-not-complaints/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/732f8db2751836676585d1c883b170bd7fb97e1a8fdd986cf87af1167f643449.json |
[
"Barry Stringfellow"
] | 2016-08-30T20:51:23 | null | 2016-08-17T19:06:25 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mvtimes.com%2F2016%2F08%2F17%2Foak-bluffs-subdivision-ended-golf-club-battle-hits-market%2F.json | http://www.mvtimes.com/mvt/uploads/2016/08/southern-woodlands-4.jpg | en | null | Oak Bluffs subdivision that ended golf club battle hits the market | null | null | www.mvtimes.com | After almost 20 years in limbo, 22 lots on the 90-acre parcel now known as ‘The Preserve at the Woodlands,’ are for sale.
The smell of fresh asphalt and the sounds of heavy machinery were in the air last Tuesday morning as a steady parade of contractors rolled into the entrance at The Preserve at the Woodlands in Oak Bluffs. The long-dormant subdivision now springing to life was one of the keys to resolving a pitched land use battle over plans to build a new golf club within a 300 acre swath of undeveloped property, now known as the Southern Woodlands.
A two-acre sandy crater, envisioned as a pond in the center of a long-abandoned plan for an equestrian-themed subdivision, and two model homes that are being resurrected after years of neglect were the last remaining remnants of the subdivision’s earlier incarnation as South Woods Farm.
Project manager Richard Combra was an Oak Bluffs selectman in the late 90s when the first attempt was made to turn the land into a golf course. The Times met with him last Tuesday as he was supervising finishing touches on the property.
“The pond will be lined and filled in about a month,” he said. “The well that will fill the pond and be used for irrigation is up and running. All of the infrastructure is in, electric, water, conduits for cable and internet are all completed. Things are happening here now.”
Mr. Combra said 24 of the 26 lots went on sale on August 1. The two former model homes will be renovated and sold at whatever price the market will bear. “There’s been a lot of interest,” Mr. Combra said. “We have one lot under agreement, and we’re negotiating on two lots. Right now, there are 22 lots for sale.”
Parcels range in size from just under four acres to just under two acres; prices range from $450,000 to $600,000. Those prices will go up on Sept. 15.
The Preserve at the Woodlands homeowners association requires houses to be a minimum 3,500 square feet. Per the permit granted by the Oak Bluffs planning board, there will be a maximum of 156 bedrooms — down from the 190 maximum on the previous permit — which translates to a six-bedroom maximum per house.
Owners will also be required to install enhanced nitrogen mitigation to guarantee a limit of 19 milligrams of nitrogen per liter, per year. Mr. Combra is also a realtor with Point B Realty, the exclusive agency for The Preserve at the Woodlands.
Currently Mr. Combra said one of his biggest challenges is changing the habits of local dog owners. “It’s been vacant so long, some people have made it into a dog park,” he said. “We have a lot of trucks and heavy machinery running around, it’s not safe for the dogs. I also have prospective clients looking at lots, I don’t want a dog latching on to someone.”
A few minutes after Mr. Combra uttered that sentence, the driver of a large three-axle dump truck had to slam the brakes to avoid a ball-chasing dog.
Long time coming
The saga of The Preserve at the Woodlands began late in the last millennium when, in 1998, a golf course development group signed an option to purchase the 88-acre Webb’s Camping Area off Barnes Road, which had been for sale for more than a decade.
When their efforts stalled, Corey Kupersmith, a wealthy golf enthusiast and pharmacy entrepreneur from Greenwich, Conn., took over and kept adding acreage until he owned some 280 acres. His dream was to build The Down Island Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course. He offered a benefit package he thought would be eagerly embraced, including public walking trails, payments in lieu of taxes, an offer to lease a portion of the former Webb’s Camping Area to the town at no cost for camping, reduced Island memberships, and a permanent conservation restriction over the entire property.
In March 2005, capping years of fierce controversy over Mr. Kupersmith’s various development proposals — which included the Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s rejection of three successive applications, and numerous lawsuits filed against the commission — the Land Bank, Mr. Kupersmith, and the MVC concluded a deal under which Mr. Kupersmith agreed to sell 190 acres of the Southern Woodlands to the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank for $18.6 million, contingent on MVC approval of his subdivision.
The luxury housing development was intended to bridge the financial gap between what the Land Bank was willing to pay — that is, approximately $100,000 per acre — and Mr. Kupersmith’s asking price of $26 million.
The agreement included a provision under which the Land Bank would swap a 24-acre rectangular town-owned lot, known as the “doughnut hole” because it was landlocked, for “more convenient acreage located elsewhere in the Southern Woodlands, contingent on town meeting approval.”
Despite a 2004 written agreement, the land swap has yet to happen.
Construction on the subdivision began with two model homes, but was halted after Mr. Kupersmith’s financial foundation fell apart. In 2012, Farlap Development Corp., the original development company controlled by Mr. Kupersmith, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The land laid dormant for 11 years. The two unfinished model homes were vandalized and left open to the elements.
In June 2015, Paul Adamson, a Boston-area developer and Edgartown homeowner, bought the property with two partners for $5,150,000 at auction. Oak Bluffs seasonal homeowner Chris Sage, one of the partners in the purchase, is the son-in-law of Richard Combra. Mr. Combra said he heard about the sale and introduced Paul Adamson, a close family friend, to the property and Mr. Adamson liked what he saw.
However, the ensuing permitting process was not smooth.
Soon after the sale, the Oak Bluffs planning board decided the subdivision permit granted Mr. Kupersmith over a decade ago was outdated and that the permitting process had to begin anew.
After a series of negotiations, the planning board won some major concessions that included an increase in the donation to the Oak Bluffs affordable housing trust from $260,000 to $700,000; a reduction of total number of bedrooms from 190 to 156; and enhanced nitrogen mitigation. Buffer zones were also extended in some areas, and ancient ways were restored.
On April 5, Geoghan Coogan, attorney for Mr. Adamson, delivered two checks, totaling over $1.15 million, to Oak Bluffs town hall — one for almost $450,000 in back taxes owed by Mr. Kupersmith’s now defunct Farlap Development Company, and a $700,000 check to the Oak Bluffs Affordable Housing Trust. With that payment a chapter closed on one of the Vineyard’s more contentious land use battles. | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/17/oak-bluffs-subdivision-ended-golf-club-battle-hits-market/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/a5d0b18e68dd65e128a4145c25eae7b2152bed072f20146f0348bbd2879b9c6e.json |
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Police described Ms. Lockhart as a 5-foot, 3-inch, black woman who weighs about 130 pounds with dark hair, mixed with gray, and one braid.
She was last seen wearing a white jacket, dark under shirt and denim shorts, police said, in the area of 78 Winnemack Ave, Oak Bluffs, when she left for her routine walk at approximately 9 am. “Her usual walking route is through the neighborhoods of East Chop,” police said. “It has been reported that Ms. Lockhart has dementia and may be confused.” | http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/08/30/oak-bluffs-police-seek-publics-help-locating-missing-elderly-woman/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mvtimes.com/0e11a970d14346673c57009055b9ef0a63efb10f7fff38ac8c54d884109057dc.json |
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Most of us just assume that when you subscribe to Comcast or DirecTV, even the most basic package comes with the local affiliates of the major networks — ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. Now, WHDH TV, Channel 7 — the NBC affiliate in Boston — has pulled its station from the DirecTV lineup because Ed Ansin, who owns Sunbeam Media, the parent company, has decided that he wants more money from DirecTV.
He also owns the NBC affiliate in Miami and has blacked out that market as well.
Mr. Ansin is in a battle with NBCUniversal, who wants to take the NBC franchise away from him in 2017. It seems that he refuses to carry the network whenever there is something local to broadcast that he can make more money on, leaving the viewers who expect network programming out in the cold.
Many of us who live here year round cannot get Comcast because the Island is not completely wired (although Comcast vowed to wire the entire Island when they took over the cable contract a few years ago — another frustrating problem). The alternative is either Dish Network or DirecTV.
Consumers have very little to say about things like this, except to complain to the companies involved — most of the time it is a futile enterprise and a waste of time. But, because the Olympics have started and advertisers want us all watching, you can write letters to your local congressman, senator, and state representative, as they do react to consumer pressure when things get serious. You can also keep calling DirecTV to complain to whomever answers, reminding them that we have Dish Network as an alternative.
If we are silent we will not get NBC back until 2017, when NBCUniversal gets rid of Mr. Ansin, a pigheaded multimillionaire who only acts when it begins to hurt him in the wallet. It will hurt when advertisers find out via social media and when letters to the editor alert them that a big chunk of the people they are paying to reach are unable to see their messages.
Rep. Bill Keating’s website is keating.house.gov.
John Verret
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