October 2022 – Page 5 – The Valley Profile

The tōtara tree was broken and thrown aside a few days after being planted in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: SUPPLIED/HDC

Queen’s tōtara tree vandalised in Paeroa

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:October 25, 2022
Post category:News

A tōtara tree planted in the Paeroa Domain to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was vandalised only six days after it was put in the ground.In commemoration of…

Thames High School student and real-life bodybuilder Alex O'Grady portrays a circus strongman for the calendar. Photo: RICHARD HORNELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Circus, steampunk combine for calendar

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:October 25, 2022
Post category:News

A quest to create a circus-themed steampunk calendar included elaborate costumes, camera-ready locals, a company of canines, and a culmination of “wild ideas”. With 20 models, three dogs, two make-up…

Charlize Davy will continue "training hard" for her upcoming squash tournament. Photo: SUPPLIED

Squash player strikes ‘suprising’ result

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:October 25, 2022
Post category:Sport

Charlize Davy was “quite surprised” when she placed fourth in New Zealand at a recent national squash tournament while representing Waikato under 15 girls.The Thames High School year 10 student…

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