SENTINEL: Hastings district councillor Kevin Watkins is appalled at the theft of $4000 worth of speakers at Osmanthus Garden's Lantern Festival. PHOTO/DUNCAN BROWN
The theft of $4000 worth of sound equipment hasn't curbed the enthusiasm of Kevin Watkins.
Mr Watkins, a Hastings district councillor, says he'll now spend a few hours as security guard at Cornwall Park's Osmanthus Gardens after speakers were stolen from the Chinese Lantern Festival at the weekend.
"It's really
disappointing that someone would do this sort of thing, considering what a great public initiative this is," Mr Watkins said.
"There's nothing more frustrating than fighting that little percentage who try to ruin it for everyone else."
The Lantern Festival was accompanied by music - until the speakers were stolen. "The good thing is we've since managed to obtain new speakers."
