Slavko, The Veggie Man.
Slavko died last week! Really sad! I don't know if people realise that he donated the impeccably engineered Pukekura Children's Playground fountain.One day he asked me,out of the blue at the Car Boot Sale "You have car? And a camera?"....I was wondering where he was going to go with this.... He explained that he had neither and he needed to go somewhere and do something. So I picked him up from his house. He directed me to go to Pukekura Park whereupon he proceeded to take me to the "Fontana!'. He asked me to take a few photos,including him and one of the children present. He explained that this fountain was his present to the people of New Plymouth. That he had researched it thoroughly, had it designed and made out of the best stainless steel possible so that it would last a long time. I remember the price was exorbitant! Somewhere in the many thousands. Apparently he wanted to show his family what he'd given to New Plymouth by photo. Somewhere with the fountain is the plaque with his name.
Poll: Could we live without public bins?
Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?
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11.9% Yes
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87.6% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below
Taranaki Jazz Club
Sunday May 5, Plymouth International Hotel, 4.30pm.
The Ritz Big Band, an 18 piece orchestra playing classics from the 1930s-40s, plus some rock and funk. Doors open 3.45, eftpos & cash, casual $30, members $20, NP Club $25, students $10. Cabaret tables, dance floor, bar, table snack menu.
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