Stokes Valley News in Brief
May 2002

Ross Cook Pharmacy Voted Wellington's Best!
Ross Cook Pharmacy was voted Wellington's best pharmacy in the Breeze's "Best of Wellington Competition." Voting was done by phone-ins and ended whith winners announced live on air on Thursday 4th April.

Ross says he is blown away with the win. "Wellington's a big place with a lot of pharmacies. It's great to know people appreciate us being here," he said. Click here for the Ross Cook Pharmacy Online Business Page.

More N Ward Chairperson Drama
At the recent Northern Ward Committee meeting (held Monday 29 April), Athol Greentree was initially voted as chairperson after last meeting's shock resignation of chair Tata Parata. However, Mr Greentree then declined the job due to the fact that it involves a heavy workload, with little in the way of compensation or remuneration. A second vote was held and Fred Allen was then voted chair. Mr Allen accepted the position.

Rimutaka Electorate Labour Party AGM
The Rimutaka Electorate Labour Party AGM was held last night. Nicola Meek was elected Electorate Chairperson unopposed. Jannette Granville was elected Secretary also unopposed. Both women were thanked by the meeting for the excellent work they had done during the last year.

The Rimutaka Labour Party Electorate is hosting a meal at the Stokes Valley Chinese Restaurant, with guest speaker John Tamihere on Monday 6th May at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 each, any one interested in attending should call Jannette on 528-2091.