Letters Friday 2 July
2012: Action from the Heavens
We all experience the influences of the different energies from the stars along the ecliptic as earth orbits our Sun.
Our solar system on its orbit around our galaxy has entered a higher density (HD) plasma triggering the leading edge of the heliosphere (solar system bubble) to increase in size by 1000% (similar to the way the leading edge of a comet lights up when entering earth’s “higher density” atmosphere).
Aleskey Dmitriev (Russian Academy of Sciences) also found the complete heliosphere is now encased inside a “skin” of this HD plasma; also, an influx of this plasma into our solar system has caused recent ejections from our Sun to almost double in speed due to the superconductive aspect of this, now higher density, interplanetary medium.
Equally astounding, during the solar flare peak period of 2001, a flare triggered an HD plasma tube to extend from Jupiter to its moon, Io. The next solar flare peak period is 2012.
Huge changes (usually unreported) are underway on all planets. The magnetic poles of Uranus and Neptune have recently reversed, Earth (magnetic poles about to reverse?) has attracted particles forming a new band in the Van Allen Belts, the composition of which has only been found in that of stars.
Just a few of many overlapping astrophysical events taking place during this 2012 era.
Grayham Forscutt
Beach cleanup by marine industry
Your report (25 June) on beach cleanup initiatives by the aquaculture industry was welcome news. Or was it? News, I mean. As a long-time editor (and short-time newspaper reporter), I’m naturally cautious about anonymous copy for which the sole attribution is “Submitted”; to me it’s a euphemism for “PR puff piece” and accordingly should be treated with suspicion. That’s a pity, because the efforts these good people are making deserve support, even praise.
Golden Bay is too precious to be wrecked by irresponsible marine farming. Responsible marine farming is quite another matter. It should be the norm that an industry takes seriously its duty of care to the environment - we needn’t swoon with admiration and gratitude. Yet it never hurts to give due credit. As a dedicated greenie who loves Golden Bay with a passion, my thanks go to the Marine Farming Association, the Department of Conservation and everyone else involved in the Big Day Out beach cleanup and related initiatives. Now if we could just persuade Federated Farmers to follow their example...
Lloyd Blythen
Wilful damage
To the lowlife heartless person who stole our son’s bike, left it damaged to an unridable state, slashed his trampoline, threw other stuff around the property, and left behind your wine bottle: We hope you realise what heartache and anger you have caused our son and others concerned. Just remember next time you fall upon hard times: what goes around comes around.
Names withheld
Greypower membership at AGM
I would like to pay a tribute to the hard-working Grey Power committee, particularly Roy Reid and Kath McKenzie. Roy spends a lot of his time representing the superannuants, while Kath is doing secretary and treasurer duties, and has been treasurer for years. Well done all of the committee.
It must be a bit disappointing for these people when only 13 of their 500 members turn up at the AGM.
Kathy Baigent
Considering there are nearly 500 paid-up members of Grey Power Golden Bay, it was a little disappointing that so few came to our AGM. Without the work of the committee, there would not be the discounts which we all appreciate. Besides this, I wonder how many realise the amount of time and effort made by our president, Roy Reid, which takes up so much of his own time? This work is for the benefit of all Grey Power members. So, fellow members, how about some support from now on?
Letitia Alach, member of Grey Power committee
Motueka Music Club
The Motueka Music Club will visit the Marble Mountain Music club this Sunday 4 July. The members and committee extend a welcome to Bay residents to join us for the afternoon of shared music. A nice way to fill in the winter’s afternoon at the Senior Citizen’s clubrooms. For a small sum you can share our music and social time and a welcome cuppa as well.
Nancy Ward, president
Boredom Busters
There are some new Boredom Buster activities in the school holidays: sushi and origami with a genuine Japanese tutor; a trip to the Motueka Skate Park for 9-year-olds and over; a Bush Survival Day; plus a lot of other favourite activities. Book at the Golden Bay Community Centre.
Dave Myall, OSCAR/Boredom Buster organiser
Gifted and talented survey
I would like to thank all parents, educators and others who responded to the request for information on the needs of gifted and talented children in the Bay. I will be responding to you all and collating the information. A summary will be presented in an article, together with other information, in the next fortnight.
You can still contact me (madchook@silkweb.net.nz or phone/fax 525 9851) before Monday July 5 to say 1) What you see as your/ your child’s/your family’s particular needs, and 2) What you would like to see in Golden Bay that would help to meet those needs.
Despite the differences in ages, abilities and circumstances of the children and families involved, there are some surprising commonalities in the needs expressed and possibilities suggested. I believe there’s enough families, interest and energy for some positive initiatives to succeed. The search is on for working models. Funding ideas would be very welcome.
Maria Polglase
