BRIEFS Too good to be true?

A new scam has reared its head. The scammers have gone to a lot of trouble to produce a finelooking travel brochure, called Golden Age Tourism, which comes in the mail.

With it comes a scratch and win card.

Of course, when you scratch it, it tells you that you have won a considerable sum of money — in this case US$200,000.

I took the brochure to a local travel agent and they recognised the scam immediately. Just remember the old saying: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

■ On August 4, the drivers of two vehicle were stopped and breath tested on Harker St in Waipawa. A 48-year-old male returned a reading of 674 micrograms per litre of breath. The other 39-yearold male returned a reading of 1026 micrograms.

Their licences were immediately suspended for 28 days.

They will appear in Waipukurau District Court on August 13 where they will face fines and further disqualification from driving, if convicted.

■ On August 7, a 43-year-old female driver was stopped for speeding on Tavistock Rd, and found to be a disqualified driver. She will appear in court that same day and also faces further disqualification.

■ On August 2, 10 bales of hay were stolen from a shed on Sydney Tce in Takapau. Then on August 7, six 10-day-old lambs were taken from a farm on the Ormondville — Takapau Rd. There have been a few incidents in the Takapau area lately. Please be vigilant and if possible, make sure sheds and livestock are secure.