BaY HaRBOUR
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Community groups / residents’ groups
Our emergency services Coppers’ Corner A COUPLE of months ago, a young local lad, who shall remain anonymous, found a $20 note in the main street of Lyttelton. Being a very honest young fellow, he came to the station and handed the money in. No-one claimed the money, and the other day I had the pleasure of returning it to the young boy, so honesty does pay. He is a shining example to us all. I wonder how many out there would have put the money in their pocket and thought of it as a bonus. It is very refreshing to see this sort of positive behaviour from our young people as they are the future. I was standing at the pedestrian crossing outside Lyttelton Main School one day last week, and while the majority of motorists were compliant, there appears to be a little hesitation with the rules by some motorists, so here is the whiz about the rules at pedestrian crossings.
Pedestrian crossings 1. A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must give way to pedestrians and to riders of wheeled recreational devices or mobility devices on the pedestrian crossing or obviously waiting to cross it, and who are not behind a school patrol sign; and if necessary, slow down and stop the driver’s vehicle for that purpose. 2. A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must not enter the crossing if the driver’s intended passage is blocked by stationary traffic.
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Mt Pleasant Market serving as social hub MT PLEASANT market has been blessed with fine dry Saturdays over recent weeks and the popularity of the market is growing. Customers have come out in huge numbers for the quality produce and to do their week’s shopping. Many customers are talking about doing their week’s shopping at the market and topping up with cleaning products and nonmarket items at their local stores. Local resident of 55 years, Jackie Fenton, who has attended every market since its inception, says that the farmers market is the best thing that happened locally and has become “the social hub of Mt Pleasant”. The market has bought people together, is “absolutely brilliant and Saturdays wouldn’t be the same without it. The market provides variety and consistently good quality food,” she said as she stocked up on fish, cheese and fresh fruit and vegetables. We welcome fresh organic apples and pears. There are still some fresh spray-free tomatoes and a few strawberries to be had if the weather does not turn too cold. Green, leafy vegetables are coming and we have seen cabbages and silver beet in limited supply. Parsnips and turnips are available and great for winter-warmer soups. See Jen for details of her Goan/Indian cooking classes. Trader of the week: Dahawi Bakery Ehmed and Sue arrived from Cairo, Egypt some 12 years ago. They were amongst the first wave of traders at our market, relocated
3. For the purposes of this clause, if a pedestrian crossing is interrupted by a raised traffic island, the parts of the crossing that are situated on different sides of that traffic island must be regarded as separate pedestrian crossings.
from the Arts Centre and Poplar Lanes markets, and have never missed a market yet. They are extremely popular and are considered to be a big part of the local community. Their produce, predominantly Egyptian breads, pastries and the ever-popular traditional meal of Koshari - a mix of lentils, macaroni, onions, chick peas and chilli - is a highlight. This great food is complemented with Egyptian delights such as baklava as well as fusion Middle Eastern/Kiwi pies. Ehmed, who always has a smile on his face, loves the atmosphere, the warm welcome and the locals who make the market so popular and busy. “It is a very good market with serious foodies who know good food and quality when they see it,” he says.
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4. This clause does not apply to a pedestrian crossing that is for the time being controlled by an enforcement officer. So the bottom line is, if you are approaching a pedestrian crossing, and there is someone clearly waiting to cross the road, stop and let them go. Hopefully, this clears up any misconceptions. Finally, remember that while we are a small community, there is still the odd ratbag who will take advantage of an unlocked shed or garage and take the opportunity to steal your property that is not secure, so pretty much it’s lock or lose it. Remember if you see someone committing a crime, we want to hear about it. Let’s keep our community safe. Take care. Gary Manch
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