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FROM THE EDITOR
ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT PONSONBY NEWS IS THE CONTACT WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN our community. Eighty-two-year-old Jo Mereford-Cowell has lived locally since 1975 and called to tell me how much she loves the community mindedness of Ponsonby people. Last month, Jo, who is almost totally blind, had a fall after she emerged from a taxi outside Three Lamps Pharmacy in Ponsonby Road. Dr Michael Wah was on hand and he waited with her, for over an hour until an ambulance arrived. Jo told Ponsonby News she would like to say thank you to everyone who looked after her. One woman even gave her a brand new blanket to keep her warm. Jo spent the day in Auckland Hospital having tests, but she is now fine and back home at St Catherines Rest Home. Prego is iconic and has been serving regulars on the strip for over 27 years. In her review this month, Lauraine Jacobs enjoys a meal at an oldie, but a goodie, giving well deserved praise to long term staff, head chef Lennox Bull and general manager Brandon Lela’ulu - P40. Another business worthy of note is Dante’s Pizzeria in Ponsonby Central. Kevin Morris, the owner makes the best Margherita in New Zealand. He is off to Parma, Italy next March to represent the country in the World Pizza Championships. We wish him well.
photography: Jane Blundell @ Kloser
We were sad to hear of the death of 52-year-old builder Jerome Box, who once lived virtually next door to our offices on Richmond Road. He was killed last month in a helicopter crash on a heli-skiing trip near Wanaka. We send our condolences to his wife Adelle and children Briana and Xavier. There is always building work and renovations going on in our community. This issue, our Home section has a focus on renovations. Now we are joining in and are renovating our bathroom in October. The budget is double what we expected to spend, but we know it will be worth it in terms of comfort and valuation. Next issue gives us a great excuse to celebrate the 25th anniversary of producing Ponsonby News. The publication was first produced as a newsletter when it was launched in 1989. Gwynne Davenport, Jay Platt, Jo Barrett, Jack and Martin Leach
REST IN PEACE LOVELY JACK (04/05/2002 - 14/07/2014)
We are planning a special issue - last day for getting advertising to us is Saturday 20 September, which is the same date for voting in the elections. Voting is important, so don’t miss your chance. PN Diary Date: Ponsonby Market Day - 20 September. (MARTIN LEACH) F
The World Belongs to the Dissatisfied
DEADLINE - 20TH OF THE MONTH
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