Mahurangimatters 17 July 2013 | 11
Dinner reunites old pals
Former members of NZ’s armed services and territorial force gathered for a Ladies Formal Dining In evening at the Salty Dog Inn, Snells Beach, on July 6. A total of 55 people attended, many of who served overseas in Malaysia, Borneo, Thailand and Vietnam. The Dining In president was Lt Col Geoffrey Bowes, assisted by Dining In vice-president Staff Sgt Vince Anaki. Also present was Brigadier Mike Dudman and his wife Margaret. Guest speakers were Lt Col Kevin Ashcroft, of Hokianga, and Major Syd Dewes, of Auckland. The dinner was organised by Neville and Barbara Kidd, of Matakana. Neville said many of the servicemen and their wives had been well acquainted while serving overseas, but had lost touch over time. For many, it was their first reunion in nearly 40 years. “It was a great success and the Salty Dog did us proud,” Neville said.
Fire extinguished at Rusty Pelican Fire damaged the roof of Matakana restaurant the Rusty Pelican on the morning of July 8. Owner Daniel Baturic says a passerby noticed flames on the roof and alerted the secretary and cleaner inside. Mr Baturic used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames before three fire engines arrived from Warkworth and Matakana. “The fire started after an electrical fault in a refrigeration compressor unit,” Mr Baturic says. “The unit was damaged but it was insured and replaced later that afternoon. The restaurant’s interior wasn’t affected at all.” The Rusty Pelican is open for business as usual.
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