Western News: October 12, 2023

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Barbie, bhangra and
ballads at talent show
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55 applicants, aged five to 16
years, took part in three days of
heats and a final show day on
September 30.
Nine-year-old hip-hopper
Georgia Reynolds took out first
place.
“It felt good to win,” said
Georgia, who is in year 4 at Te
Ara Koropiko West Spreydon
School.
Said her mother, Roseanne
Reeves: “Her dance teacher,
Steph Phillips, took her to the
Barbie movie to inspire the
dance they made together . . .
she has been the biggest support
for Georgia.”
Georgia has been working
with her instructor from Legacy
Dance Studios for a year and a
half and was awarded $1000 in
vouchers, alongside first place,
to spend at the shopping centre.
In third place, was Cleo
Fitzgerald of Addington, who
sang Hallelujah solo.
TALENT: Georgia Reynolds took out first
place with her Barbie-inspired dance,
and Cleo Fitzgerald sang her way to third
place with a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s
Hallelujah.
“This talent quest was a big
step up for Cleo in terms of
performing in a bigger situation
with crowds of people,” said her
mother, Ella Fitzgerald.
“I was amazed at how brave
she was; she took everything in
her stride.”
Cleo, who is nine, attends St
Mark’s School and was recently
awarded the senior girls’ singing
cup and performed in the
school’s production.
TEAM: The Hornby patrol car currently covers the Halswell/
Hornby area with eyes, ears, and assistance when needed.
Volunteers needed
for Halswell patrol
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Community patrols are organised
and operated by their local
communities and volunteers, who
work closely with police and other
agencies to assist in building safer
communities.
Moore said that there is capacity
for another 20 volunteers and
the response to his proposal will
determine whether there is enough
people power to deliver more
patrol hours on the road.
“Our community is on track to
soon be about the size of Gisborne
so the time has probably come,”
said Moore.
“It will require a few willing volunteers
for patrols and establishing
a new committee, but I believe
it’s achievable if the support is
there.”
Expressions of interest can be
sent to Andrei.Moore@ccc.govt.
nz or Hornbycommunitypatrol@
gmail.com. Alternatively, go to
hornbypatrol.org.nz to find out
more.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Does
Halswell need another
community patrol vehicle
to help deal with crime?
Email your views to sasha.
watson@starmedia.kiwi
Keep responses to 200
words or less
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