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Headline 1: Stocks of water, batteries sell out : Camping gear, beer, batteries, water, cold meats and coleslaw were in high demand as people rushed to buy provisions during Wednesday's storm..."

Headline 2: Hot food in demand : "Demand in hot food in Levin surged on Wednesday but there was only one restaurant serving it. Despite a mini disaster of their own - damage to their home when a windmill blade smashed through their house - the owners of Phoeniz Garden Restaurant opened for business...."

Photographs: 1. Norca Rugs, Levin, owner Brian Wicks discussing storage of his stock with Roger Nichols, Waitarere Beach deputy fire chief, 2. A fallen blue gum on Kawiu Road and 3. The remnants of the KFC bucket which blew off during the storm.

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August 1, 2008

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anne young,
bill mooney,
brian wicks,
horowhenua,
julie pope,
katy bussey,
kawiu road,
kfc,
leigh mcmeekin,
levin,
levin mall,
levin new world,
matthew rollinson,
mitre 10,
norca rugs,
patricia van der velden,
phoenix garden restaurant,
roger nichols,
storm,
waitarere beach volunteer fire brigade,
whispers cafe,
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