Published as Issue No. 109
August 5, 2014
August is a notable month in Houghton Valley history for three events:
- On August 11, 1929, the Haughton Valley Community Hall opened;
- Early August 2010, the community garden was started;
- On August 10, 2013, the Houghton Valley website was launched.
Any excuse for a celebration, so one will be held at the community garden, this Sunday, August 10 starting at 3 pm. All welcome, bring a plate; tell the gardeners what seedlings they should plant if you are interested to buy from them this spring.
Elvis has left Hungerford Rd. Sadly, Piebe’s (Peter’s) black Labrador dog Elvis was recently killed by a car. Piebe, a long standing resident who has contributed to the community in many ways, was often seen walking with Elvis down Houghton Bay Rd to the beach. Piebe has a bush track and a seat named after him in the View Rd / Te Raikaihau Headland Park.
Norman