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BRIEFLY Golden glow Her Majesty fi nally arrives continues Waipa sporting stars Sarah Parade, premiere tomorrow kicks off national release of Kiwi fi lm Ulmer and the Evers-Swindells By Cathy Asplin twins, Caroline and Georgina, If you’ve ever watched the premiere of were recognised in the New a Hollywood fi lm and thought it would be Year’s Honours List. fun to be at a gala opening - here’s your The Olympic gold medallists chance. were each made an Offi cer of ‘Her Majesty’, the movie that was partly the New Zealand Order of Merit fi lmed in Cambridge with hundreds of for their services to cycling and Waipa extras, will have it’s Waikato pre- rowing respectively in recent miere in Te Awamutu tomorrow before go- years. ing on national release. Former Waipa District Coun- A parade through town to celebrate the cil noxious weeds offi cer Peter opening will begin around 3pm, with mem- Martin (who lives at Matangi) bers of the cast and crew, marching girls, a was also made a Member of brass band, Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston the New Zealand Order of Merit and some stylish vehicles. for his services to paralympic The parade will arrive outside the Regent sport. Cinema around 3:40pm in time for a speech Martin, a paralympic medal- from New Zealand producer Judith Trye. list and world record holder in Screenings of the movie begin at 4pm and shot put, javelin and pentath- 4:10pm at the Regent Cinema - there are lon, has been a mentor and still some tickets available. inspiration to other paralympi- Amongst the special guests at the pre- ans. miere will be the two leads from Her Maj- esty, Vicky Haughton (of Whale Rider fame) who plays a much older character ‘Hira Netballers call Mata’ and Sally Andrews (who recently won New Zealand under 21 netball an award at the San Diego Film Festival for representatives utilised Trust her role of Elizabeth Wakefi eld). Waikato Te Awamutu Events THE late Liddy Holloway (second from left) plays the part of Virginia Hobson (chairperson of Sadly two favourite Kiwi screen person- Centre for a practice session the organising committee for the Queen’s visit) in one of her last big screen appearances. To alities won’t be at the premiere, as they on Saturday. the right is Paula Keenan whose daughter, Louise Hawkes of Paterangi, also worked on the have passed away since the making of Her The budding future Silver film in the wardrobe department. Photo supplied Majesty . To page 6. Ferns, including local Silver Fern squad member Laura Langman, enjoyed a luncheon provided by Waipa District Council prior to their afternoon QSM for caring community person practice session. By Cathy Asplin them and provide afternoon tea. Te Awamutu resident Bev- Mrs Kay is a member of the Kai in focus erly Joy Kay received a Queen’s Kihikihi Presbyterian Church, The Kawhia Kai Festival is on Service Medal (QSM) in the New where she married her husband again at Waitangi Weekend. Year’s Honours for her valuable Ross. She has been instrumental Last year’s inaugural event contribution to our community. in staging the wonderful Christ- attracted a large number of Mrs Kay has been active in this mas Festival held annually at stallholders and displays and community for much of her life the church. was enjoyed by a huge crowd. - many of her involvements span She was a foundation member This year’s event on February fi ve decades - and she has always of the Parawera Women’s Divi- sion of Federated Farmers and 5 will feature traditional Maori been a cheerful volunteer, often working behind the scenes for was president of the group, which kai from the sea and the land, has since gone into recess. Maori craft stalls and demon- the benefi t of many others. She has been involved with the Mrs Kay is a rugby fan and strations, music, kapa haka, Ta- has been a keen supporter of Te moko and art exhibitions, waka Plunket Society for 50 years - in positions including fundraising Awamutu rugby for over 50 years parade and harbour cruises. committee, Plunket Mothers - intially for Te Awamutu United, president, Te Awamutu presid- where her husband and sons Volunteering? net, fi rst Waipa president and played, then Te Awamutu Sports. MP for Hamilton East, Dianne patroness of the Te Awamutu Over the years she has done Yates, has been contacted sub-branch. everything from cooking in the by local people who wish to She is still active in the Red kitchen and creating fl oral dis- volunteer services to tsunami Cross Society - being a ‘Meals on plays for the clubrooms to cata- stricken countries. Wheels’ driver for 15 years and is loguing club photos and cleaning She advises that individuals co-convenor of the programme. the grandstand seats. and non-governmental organi- As an accomplished pianist Despite the hundreds of hours sations who wish to volunteer she has regularly played in rest of hard work, Mrs Kay is ada- their skills should contact CID homes and hospitals, as well as ment she does it all for pleasure. at community functions, such as (The Council for International “I sincerely enjoy it and get the rest home games. great pleasure from helping oth- Development) in Wellington ph. QSM recipient Bev Kay at home with some of the many cards she She especially enjoyed having ers - I am lucky I’ve had a great 04 472 6375 – Michael Hartfi eld. has received from well-wishers since the New Year’s Honours were groups into her home, to play for family to support my efforts.” announced. 011051AD Super Liquor Phone 871 4009 TE AWAMUTU SSaallee nnooww oonn

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Council staff. spend a certain amount of Sun: 3.15am & 3.33pm the new councillors as per Your ever vigilant Commu- You still haven’t reported time applying the full force your recent front page photo. nity Board should have had to us what 106 Mahoe Street of the law to the WDC. Mon: 4.05am & 4.24pm 011TC027-05 Grandstanding? some basic Christmas deco- is going to be used for. Re- Remember they started What can they do to as- rations up. If they needed member how much it cost it and they are using your sist? Nothing. The reality is help, I would have. and that there were no im- money. Don’t blame me. Overindulge during the that nearly all petitions to The point is nobody could mediate plans for it. JAMES PARLANE Council are placed in File 13. be bothered. The Mayor I thought I was going Abridged holidays? Global warming Keep those New Years resolutions with the return of Bruce’s body blitz. Everyone on the last 12 Litter lout loser week challenge enjoyed great results, so we’re running it again to kick off 2005. opinion emotive Several residents of Ohaupo take was a sackful of spoiled items from a rubbish bag with them on their someone’s freezer!) Members: $99, Non-Members: I agree with Michael Cox that emotions can daily walks around the streets, Last week I espied what was obvi- $349 includes: run our lives, but I don’t agree that “global while others take the trouble to ously the contents of someone’s car warming is a load of poppycock” - at least if I mow the grass verges of empty rubbish bag. Muttering to myself, I • Initial assessment including weigh in fitness and body base my judgement on the information Profes- composition test • Optional “before” photo • Exercise sections near them, thus helping to started picking it up and found a sor David Bellamy is providing us (quite emo- keep the village tidy. $20 note amongst it. programme (includes show through with trainer) • tionally I have to add). Nutritional Advice • Re-assessments at the 4, 8 and 12 I recently joined this unoffi cial Thank you, Litter Lout! Bellamy is an attention-seeking biologist/ brigade and now regularly pick up The Red Cross Tsunami Relief week marks • On-going support and motivation from environmentalist/greenie (good on him, he did your trainer • Optional “after” photo • Register (and discarded litter between Selwyn Fund has now benefi ted from this some brilliant work), but he is not a climatolo- pay!!) before February 3 and you can buy a sun bed con- Crescent and Forkert Road railway inadvertent generosity. cession card for half price gist and therefore not qualifi ed to make such crossing (the most horrendous item far reaching black and white type statements DI MONKLEY Personal Training special - a personal trainer to keep you about global warming. on track - 10 sessions $250 members, $390 non members He argues that carbon dioxide is not a killer January Group Exercise Programme greenhouse gas, but instead is the most impor- Choosing our own charity tant airborne fertiliser in the world. 6.00am 9.15am 10.15am 2.00pm 5.30pm We should ask - can it be both - a fertiliser Our hearts go out to those coun- propriate a single dollar of public MON Pump Senior Cross and killer? tries affected by the horrifi c Tsuna- money when there are plenty of Circuit Train Like alcohol in small doses (one glass of wine mi. Few would consider it wrong of channels the public may choose to TUE Bat’s Upright Pump per day) seems to have some benefi cial effects. our government to offer help, but is use. & Active But it is a killer if consumed in large amounts. donating taxpayer money the role Even though in the scheme of WED Cardio 50’s Pilates Pilates Also, as a scientist, Bellamy should know of our government? things this donation is an insignifi - Step Fwd that one recent paper he refers to does not To collect and distribute money cant amount, there is a principle THU Cross Bat’s prove anything - particularly not when we try at their own pleasure is the most here. Train to fi nd answers to a complex issue such as glo- dangerous power that can be given So while the government may FRI Pump Senior bal warming. to a person, especially when it is be contributing to the relief of Circuit Check out the www.ghgonline.org website for taken from taxation. these unfortunate people they are some more balanced, less guru type views, on We have the right as individuals drawing it from thousands of New 107 George Street global warming. to give away as much of our own Zealanders who may believe that Te Awamutu ROBERT ISLER money as we please to charity but charity begins at home. governments have no right to ap- Phone 871 8384 Ohaupo STEVE BARON 011TC003/05 Save $$ $$ $$ with our January SALE

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 PAGE 5 CRIMELINE Her Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police dealt with the following Majesty matters last week: Monday, January 3: Burglaries: Roger’s Place dairy. Telephone fi nally lines cut, alarm disabled, entry though front door. Phone cards, cigarettes and food taken. Tools taken from Sinclair Terrace garage. arrives TV’s and video taken from Pollard Drive ad- dress.. From page 1. Thefts: Gnomes (with lights) taken from Turn your dreams into profit Liddy Holloway - well Hazelmere Crescent. 10 hens taken from Muir known for her role in Road (two found deceased nearby). Niche market in bulb growing Shortland Street and Children reported for fi ring slug guns at her work in theatre - neighbours garage. passed away on Decem- Tuesday, January 4: Small growers needed now ber 29 after a long fi ght Trespassers at Ledger Road address. with liver cancer. Minor assault at Karapiro Motor Camp. There will be a tribute Wednesday, January 5: Low capital input to her long service to the Wire fence cut at Norwoods. Attempt to arts at the Te Awamutu hotwire tractor fails, diesel siphoned. Invest $2,500 to grow to $60K or more in 7 years opening and Arkles Burglar disturbed at Parklands Road ad- Entertainment will be dress. making a donation from Goal posts removed from Te Awamutu netball profi ts of the screening courts and thrown into river. No planting space? We can provide it! to a charity of the Wallet found in Pirongia public toilets and family’s choice. handed into information centre. In Her Majesty Ms Driver leaves without paying for petrol at Holloway takes the Shell Alexandra. role of Virginia Hobson, Thursday, January 6: Interested? chairperson of the Mid- Man arrested in connection with burglary of dleton organising com- Anchor Milk Products, some property recov- mittee for the Queen’s ered. visit and a ‘special’ Car window smashed in Alexandra Street. friend of Middleton’s Friday, January 7: Mayor. Three Hamilton people arrested for thefts in The other ‘star’ from Te Awamutu and Otorohanga areas. Her Majesty to pass Car taken from Storey Road. Aylesbury Gardens away last year was Waikeria Prison offi cer assaulted by inmate. Hercules - better known Saturday, January 8: 1820 Cambridge Road, RD5, Te Awamutu, 2400 as ‘the bugger dog’. He Arrests: man for disorderly conduct at Cuck- plays the part of Eliza- sey Crescent address. EBA: man in Cucksey Ph: 07 871 3231, Fax: 07 871 3291 beth Wakefi eld’s dog. Crescent, man in Kihikihi Road. FILM SUMMARY Car taken from Parawera Road, taken on joy www.aylesburygardens.co.nz ride through Owairaka Valley, found ditched in

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PAGE 6 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Study award presented Sizzling SummerSALE Elsie Russell, the Great range of Lures Great range of Tackle founder of the Busi- ness and Professional Boxes Starting Women’s Study Award from $12.95 for students undertak- ing tertiary studies, presented the award to Diane Ching at the fi nal Te Awamutu BPW meeting of 2004. A Te Awamutu Col- lege student, Diane is heading for Victoria University in Welling- ton where she will un- Chilli Bins $29.95 dertake a management from degree with an eye to ending up with the $54.99 New Zealand Police. She is a keen sports- 011TC032-05 woman and works voluntarily at Kainga Aroha in Kihikihi. She 166 Cambridge Road works part time as well. Phone: 07 871 6793 The award is worth Fax: 07 871 6670 $1000 and is paid di- rectly to the University ELSIE RUSSELL flanked by 2003 study award recipient, Sarah Jeffs, (left) email: [email protected] the recipient is attend- and 2004 recipient Diane Ching (right.) Photo supplied ing. Salt Water Tackle • Fresh Water Tackle • Bait Selection Weather not hot JANUARY but water’s fi ne If we ever get a summer, the Waikato’s beaches are looking pretty good for swimming in clean water. Environment Waikato regularly monitors the quality of water around our coasts, and this year is surveying west coast beaches. Water scientist Bill Vant says coastal water for contact recreation such as swimming is usually satisfactory or better around the coast. “Often, it is excellent but occasionally, some beaches have high bacteria levels. Generally, NNOO DDEPOSIT,EPOSIT, IINTERESTNTEREST && PPAYMENTSAYMENTS UUNTILNTIL our coastal waters receive fewer bacterial con- taminants than our rivers and lakes. Also, on the coast any contaminants are often quickly diluted AAUGUSTUGUST 22005*005* OONN IITEMSTEMS OOVERVER $$300.300. and dispersed by tidal fl ushing and waves. Con- taminant levels in our coastal waters are often AUDIO VISUAL 29 Flatscreen much lower than in our rivers, but after heavy SAVE Philips Home SSONYONY 229”9” PPACKAGE!ACKAGE! rain, contaminant levels from runoff are likely to Theatre System CTV MODEL XR29 $ SAVE ¥ 68cmv ¥ Flat Display be higher.” 1000 MODEL LX9000 ¥ Teletext ¥ 50Hz Environment Waikato gives a ‘pass rate’ for ¥ Cinema centre speaker $$$ water quality for swimming by measuring levels with 5 x 75 watt speakers DVD/VCR of the faecal bacteria, with a pass rate based on ¥ DVD recorder Combo national guidelines. SALE PRICE SAVE MODEL SLVD940P Mr Vant said that when water quality was poor, SALE PRICE ¥ 6 Head nicam $ stereo ¥ Easy timer swimming, surfi ng and water-skiing could be un- 100 $$ .95.95 WITH recording ¥ High safe. ‘Bad bugs’ from human and animal faeces MATCHING speed rewind ¥ Long 18991899 CABINET could cause illness in people. Monitoring coastal Panasonic 32” LCD TV play water quality identifi ed beaches that may not be SSALEALE PPRICERICE suitable for swimming. SSALEALE PPRICERICE Environment Waikato’s website www.ew.govt.nz MODEL TX32LX1Z $ .95 LLIMITEDIMITED SSTOCK!TOCK! ¥ Widescreen $ .95 provides updated information on the state of wa- 5999 $ .95 ¥ Latest fast picture technology 5999 1299 ter quality in rivers and at beaches. ¥ Full remote ¥ Teletext

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES ‘Bottle King’ store opens doors in Te Awamutu

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BOTTLE KING owner operator Anil Gupta (left) and Dilpreet Sidhu in the new store. 011059AD .00 Another new business has Eve and has proven popular lines in town. $3,295 opened in the Three Guys Su- with supermarket shoppers. “We also offer personal service permarket shopping centre. Mr Gupta says many people and have some excellent open- Bottle King is more familiar pop in before or after doing ing specials still available.” to Auckland residents, with their supermarket shopping He says these opening spe- seven operating in the city. and fi nd it a very convenient cials will be followed up with All are independently owned way to pick up their supplies. further great monthly specials and operated by extended fam- “There is excellent parking (watch the Courier for details). ily members of the Te Awamutu here and we offer different Bottle King also stocks mixes, owner Anil Gupta. premium wines, not normally soft drinks, snack foods and Mr Gupta says he felt Te avaiable in supermarkets.” party ice.

Awamutu was a busy town that Bottle King stocks premium The store is open from 10am 011TC021/05 was growing quickly and the wines, as well as a wide range to 9pm week days and to 11pm vacant premises was ideal for of spirits, beer and liquors. on Friday and Saturday nights. the business. Mr Gupta says they are com- For further details call in After being refi tted, the new mitted to offering reasonable to see the full range at Bottle store next to Three Guys super- prices for their customers and King in the Three Guys shop- market opened on Christmas can boast some of the cheapest ping centre. 51 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu - Phone 871 6134 VYII CALAIS 5.7 V8 Pre Reg Sell Out 5.7 V8, Dual Side Airbags, Dual Air, ABS, Electric Memory Seats, 6 CD Stacker, Leather, Plus more. $53,995 DRIVEAWAY ONE ONLY SAVE $14,705 011TC018-05 RROOSSEETTOOWWNN HHOOLLDDEENN LMVD www.rosetownholden.co.nz MVDI Stu Tervit Allan John Hare A/H Allan Paterson (027) 442 7853, Stu Tervit (027) 482 7856, John Hare (027) 442 7856 Paterson CORNER CHURCHILL AND MAHOE STREETS • TE AWAMUTU • PHONE (07) 871 5143 – 24 HOURS Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 PAGE 9 011TC006/05 PAGE 10 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Baker Kiwi tennis Back to School star despite loss STATIONERY SALE By Colin Thorsen Leanne Baker may have been on the world ten- nis scene for a few years but she ‘arrived’ as far as NOW ON... many Kiwi tennis fans are concerned on Sunday. Baker became the fi rst New Zealander to make a fi nal at the ASB Classic in Auckland since Julie Richardson in 1994. The Te Awamutu left hander and her Italian doubles partner Francesca Lubiani were defeated 6-3, 6-3 by singles fi nalists Shinobu Asagoe and Katarina Srebotnik. Baker looked right at home in this classy com- pany. She only dropped her serve once all week and fi red in some sizzling, swinging serves. Sunday’s fi nal, televised live on TV One at prime time, probably gave Baker more exposure in her home country than she has had since hit- ting the world tennis junior circuit as a young teenager (she celebrated her 24th birthday on the day). School lists I am sure many New Zealanders realised what a talented tennis player she has matured into. Baker and Lubiani played outstandingly Available instore! throughout the tournament, making full use of their wildcard into the main draw. They caused a boilover beating the No 2 seeds in the fi rst round - a team including a player who normally teams up with American Lindsay Dev- onport and is a former world No 1 at doubles. Baker and Lubiana were equally impressive beating the US pairing of Laura Granville and Teryn Ashley 7-5, 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-3) in the quar- NEW ZEALAND women’s tennis star Leanne ter-fi nals. Baker spent time with her parents Louis and It was a highly signifi cant victory. Baker and Anne in Te Awamutu prior to competing in the Lubiani travel with the Americans to the various ASB Classic tournament. File photo professional tournaments on the world circuit and it was the fi rst time that they had beaten Baker was full of praise for the winners, saying them. they are a very good combination and were hot Buying your School They then had a stroke of fortune winning their from the very fi rst point. semi-fi nal by a walkover against Janette Husa- Last year, Baker made a doubles semi-fi nal at Stationery anywhere rova and Lina Krasnoroutskaya after Husarova Luxemberg. picked up a stomach problem. She and Lubiani fl ew straight to Australia fol- else is POINTLESS! Baker says she was rapt to make the fi nal. lowing the fi nal. “I was pleased with the way we played all week, They crossed the Tasman with 67 ranking it was just a pity that we couldn’t maintain that points and US$1738 apiece, plus the knowledge form in the fi nal. that they are almost certainly in the main draw 011TC012/05 “We were pretty fl at. Maybe the fact that we had for the Australian Open. to wait around for eight hours while they played The pair are in the main draw of a lead-up tour- out their singles fi nal didn’t help our cause.” nament (to the Open) which started yesterday. 263 ALEXANDRA STREET • TE AWAMUTU • PHONE 871 5257 Te Awamutu’s NEWEST Liquor Store OPENING SPECIALS Specials Valid till 23/1/2005 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Lion Red/Waikato/ Lion Red/Waikato/ Tui Lion Red Heineken Tui Swappa--Crate - 24 Loose Bottles 30 Cans Bottles 12 Pack

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BOTTLE KING Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 PAGE 11 Fresh Lamb Shoulder Chops Oak Baked Beans or Spaghetti Signature Range White or Hardys Available from the Meat Department 420-425g Wheatmeal Bread 700g Non Excludes Hi-Fibre and Multigrain Vintage 750ml

$ 69 $ 99 4 $ 3 $ 5 EA serving suggestion 6 KG for 3 for 4 Save from $3.80 Deal equates to $8.53/bottle A CASEBUY Home Farm Eta Ripples or Kettles Sorbent Toilet Tissue FREEAND MAGNUM GET A White or Red 150g Limit 6 assorted 6 Pack Washed Potatoes Montana 4kg Varietals 750ml

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PAGE 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Kawhia riders Back-to-back cup joy collect WARRANT OF FITNESS The Te Awamutu training team of Graeme Wynyard Cup Sanders and Debbie Sweeney have saddled up The Kawhia Pony ALL W.O.F. REPAIRS the winner of the Molly Dawson Memorial Light Club team of 10 rid- Fingers Cup at Pirongia Boxing Day races two ers is on a high after years on the trot. producing a cup win- ENGINES Prize Lady emulated the feat of Anne Karina in ning performance at 2003, winning by 1½ lengths from Vettori Tycoon, Kihikihi. with Commander Bond a further two lengths GEARBOXES adrift third. Competing The three-year-old fi lly, ridden by Julia Ritchie, against teams from DIFFS is owned locally by Joe Wallis. Otorohanga, Whare- Sanders says (with no disrespect to the papa and Kihikihi, the Alexandra Racing Club) Prize Lady ran at Kawhia riders gained Full servicing of all petrol Pirongia because there are very few 2000m races the most points to win at this stage of the season. the Wynyard Cup. “We are grateful to the club for giving us the The teams competed and diesel vehicles opportunity to give the fi lly a much needed run in various events, leading up to her engagements at Auckland and including dressage, the Wellington Oaks at the end of the month.” jumping and novelty STUART LAW LTD Prize Lady followed up her win at Pirongia games. with an unlucky seventh in the NZ Bloodstock Every rider in the Royal Stakes, Group II race, at Ellerslie. LUNCH PAID FOR: Lunch was ‘on the house’ for Janice Findsen (left) and Ruth Henderson Kawhia team achieved PHONE (07) 871 6426 Her chances were dashed after being on the re- • 90 MAHOE STREET ceiving end of interference in the home straight. after they had the winning tickets on race two, several placings during won by Formula One, at Pirongia Boxing Day the well run competi- • TE AWAMUTU Sanders says there might not be much of Prize 162TC002/02 Lady, but she’s tough and seems to thrive on rac- races. It’s all a little too much for young Josh tion. ing. Henderson (18 months) to take in. 0110513AD It is good news for RESULTS: WIN A WATCH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS the normally well- Celebrating Ray’s 60 performed Sand- HYAMS ROSETOWN JEWELLERS years in the trade ers-Sweeney stable, currently experiencing CHANGING A BATTERY?: Better Ray, than a Shoe Repairer?, Jenna lean pickings. “We’ve recently sold Bain, Nicki Strampel, J Henderson, Mr Kabel, Lance Grimstrup, a lot of good horses Mitchell, Mr Broome, C Smyth, Linda Shilton, T Macky, Joanne and are presently in a Johnson, Mrs Quin, C Allen, Mrs De Jong, C Robinson, S Storey, Lord, rebuilding phase. Sheryl Schpeurs, Haden Scott, Mrs Ngahooro, Anita Withers, “Graeme (Sanders) is currently across the Mr Berntsen, P Junos, Inou Sutcliffe, Anne Bouma, H Poot, Sophia Tasman and will re- Hunt, Joyce Green, Mrs H Thompson, John Perry, Patricia Brennan, turn with three prom- Geoff Burrrows, Michael Maguire, Mrs Pat Van Der Sande, Garry ising fi llies.” Byrne, B Addison, Gillian Mason, B Wrathall, Pearl Kerk, Margaret Pirongia Cup winning jockey Julia Ritchie fol- Watson, Mary Payne, Jason Scott, M Tane, Mr R.P Jenkins, Morlisa lowed up her successful Mahora, Len Upston, Mayes, Peter Burrell, John Mitchell, day at Pirongia with a M Corneilius, N Horsford, Mrs Van De Steeg, John McMick, Mrs K.M win on Ruff Diamond in the Thames Cup on Hobbs, Beryl Burnside, D Kelly, Denise Powell, S.M Lawry, Bernard Saturday. Westerbahn, Mary Pearson. It is possible that this was the fi rst time that YOU 60 LUCKY PEOPLE! a jockey has taken out TOO MUCH GAS: Formula One, in the hands of Julia Ritchie, powers to the Pirongia-Thames PICK UP YOUR SHARE OF $5,698 the lead on entering the home straight in the maiden qualifying 2100m at

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February 25. Phone THOMPSON - ling Services collect 871-6606. McFIE - Snow MURPHY - Martin Bronwyn Mary
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FURNISS - Greig and James. On January (07) 855-5779 - 24 HOUSE in town, three Sonia (nee Heron) are (David). Passed (Mush) Passed away hours a day.
I have telephone at away (peacefully) at 6, 2005 at Waikato peacefully on January
to four bedrooms, end proud to announce home January. Phone 871- Te Ata Rest Home, on Hospital, aged 62 4, 2005 at ICU Wel- the safe arrival of a
I am a NZ citizen
2793. January 2, 2005, aged years. Loved husband lington Hospital, sur- beautiful baby boy, of Alison (nee Austin Alexander, on 91 years. Dearly loved rounded by her loving
I would like to learn WANTED three bed- December 19, 2004, husband of the late Teixeira) and loved family and friends, computer skills
room house/farm cot- Win, and loved father father of Fiona, tage for 12-18 months weighing 4600gms aged 40 years. Be-
I can put aside some (10lb 3oz). A big of Geoffrey and Damian and Liz, and by tidy professionals Cherryl, Gayle, War- loved soul mate of time for training at thank you to our awe- Kyle. Loved brother of Karina. Treasured with outside dog and ren and Marion, Maureen O’Brien, home
some midwife Mi- daughter of Marcelle cat. Phone Diane Grant and Vicki, the Valerie Scanlon (de- (021) 043-9964 or (03) chelle Keen and our and Hamish. Dearly
I would like to pass late Gary and friend ceased) and Jack 235-2846. family and friends for loved sister and sis- the Level 2 and Level of Joanne. Much loved Murphy (deceased). all their support. ter-in-law of Mike and 3 NZ Cert in grandad of Gary, An- May his soul be on drew, Rachael, Jason, Sonya, Black and Jah. Computing in the FINANCIAL God’s right hand side. CCHONYHONY Deidrie, Eamon, Rory Loved aunty of AJ, next year
GILL - Mark and RIP. Requiem Mass Cherie (nee Mildon) and Hayden. A ser- Tony, Karen, Shane, 21 TODAY
I can attend a class vice for Snow was was celebrated at St are delighted to an- Kurt, Huck, Nana- once a week during nounce the arrival of held at Alexandra Patrick’s Catholic Church, Te Awamutu Girl. Loving grand- school hours
their daughter, Ava House Chapel on Fri- daughter of Mary and HEALTH AND Kendall Gill on day January 7, 2005 on Monday January BEAUTY
I would like a grant 10, 2005 at 11.00am the late Jury Turia. Thursday December followed by private Sadly missed by her to pay for the cost 30, 2004, 3230gms cremation. All corre- followed by private of training
spondence to 179 cremation. Te Awa- many whanau and MASSAGE (7lb 2oz), at Water- friends. Mush’s ford Birthing Centre. Elizabeth Ave, Te mutu Funeral Ser- THERAPY Call recruitment officer Special thanks to Awamutu. vices Ltd. FDANZ. tangihanga will be Alison (07) 856-1484 held at Te Puke Priscilla and to nana SOUTHALL - Verner
Therapeutic TAFE College NZ Ltd Marae, Raetihi. Her Min. MCIVOR - John Lee (nee Jackson).
funeral service was Deep tissue Success Rate 87% Russell. On Decem- On January 7, 2005
DEATH NOTICES held at the marae on Healing and ber 24, 2004, aged 45 at Waikato Hospital, 328TC206/04 Friday, January 7, years. Dearly loved aged 85 years. Much relaxing 2005 at 11.00am, son of Merle and the loved wife of the late Phone Janice thereafter to the FINANCIAL BARR - Sue. On late Norman McIvor. David. Loving mother 870-1872 January 3, 2005. Loved and respected whanau urupa. Mes- (021) 174-6545 Loved sister of the of Janice and Arthur brother and brother- (Hamilton), Geoff and sage of condolence late Pat Briscoe, in-law of Gavin and WANTED, fifteen peo- Annette (Taupo), may be sent to 26 dearest sister-in-law Jenny, Gail Weston, Nalanda Crescent, ple to lose 5-45kgs. and friend of Edith. Warren, Sharon and Steve and Debbie Call Sue 0800-901-394. ● Personal Loans ● Vehicle Finance (Auckland). Cool nana Broadmeadows, Wel- Loving and loved John Warburton. Cool lington. Omega Fu- ● Debt Consolidation or mortgages auntie of their family. uncle of Rochelle, Vic- of Kathy and David, John, Simon and neral Services, TUITION ANY PURPOSE we can help Adverse credit OK! Rest peacefully dear toria and Cole Wes- AIFDNZ Wainuio- Susie. Natalie, Sarah, $2000 ~ $50,000 - Security Required ton, Samantha and mata, Lower Hutt 939 Olivia Warburton and Daniel, Fiona and PICTURE framing 6550 24 hrs. Call Budget Loans 0508-42-5626 Miriam and Bryn Nikki. Loved great tuition, six week FLETCHER - Nance McIvor. Precious nana of Jessica. Loved course, learn how to Irene Morison. memories. Will be sister of Ailie Mirfin IN MEMORIAM frame your own pho- Peacefully on Decem- sadly missed. and the late Bert ber 23, 2004, aged 90 tos, prints, originals, years. Dearly loved Jackson. Cherished certificates, needle McVERRY - Francis BRISCOE - Pat. In wife of the late Cecil. friend of Jocelyn, Jed work and tapestries Michael (Frank). loving memory of my Loved mother of and Pauline. A service with Waikato’s certi- On January 2, 2005 dear husband who Peter, Susan and Phil for Verner will be fied framer, 25 years at Waikato Hospital. passed away two Sircombe, Bruce and held at St John’s An- experience, day or Dearly loved husband years ago on January Betty. Dearly loved glican Church, Te night courses. Phone of Jean. Loved and grandmother of Keith Awamutu today, 11, 2003. Remem- respected father and Ron (07) 843-6672. and Robin, Amanda, Tuesday January 11, bered always by his father-in-law of Stacey and Wally, 2005 at 1.30pm fol- family who were his Stephen and Lynda, Shane and Sarah, life and loved him TUITION and Megan and How- lowed by private cre- Ross and Sue. Great dearly. Happy memo- ard Baker. Very mation. Te Awamutu grandmother of ries always. proud and loving Funeral Services Ltd. Ethan, Lachlan and poppa of Nick and FDANZ. RUSSO - Dom two imminent new ar- Taryn McVerry and (Poppa Bear). Janu- rivals. Daughter of Chris, Laura and ary 9, 2004. Each day the late William and SOUTHALL - Verner Scott Baker. Loved that passes you are so Margaret Miller. On January 7, 2005. brother and brother- fondly remembered, Cherished sister of Loved and treasured in-law of Jack (De- events that happen the late Radnor and aunt and godmother ceased) and Gwen, you are so sadly Keith. Will be sadly of Bev and Alan Mary and Donald missed, but now at Empson. Beloved missed. Your love and Barton, (deceased) peace, reunited. A great aunt of Susan, gently guidance gives and Bernie and Pat. service for Nance has us strength in testing Uncle to his 19 neph- Kate, Philip, Maria been held. Te Awa- times. In our hearts ews, nieces and fami- and Ross and their mutu Funeral Ser- you will live forever, lies. A service for families. Happy vices Ltd. FDANZ. memories of the many we miss you Pop and Frank was held at St love you. Nick, Geor- Patrick’s Catholic and precious times gie, Janine, Jason, McIVOR - John Church on Wednes- shared. A special day, January 6, 2005. friend now at rest. Marisa, Melanie and Russell. Died peace- Renata. fully at St Joseph’s May he rest in peace. Peace always. Hospice on December THOMPSON - Mush RUSSO - Dom. In lov- 24, 2004. Beloved and THOMPSON - Bron- Mush, we have met a ing memory of a dear treasured husband of wyn (Mush) Passed lot of people in our dad and poppa who Stacy. Awesome and away January 4, life, but few have passed away January amazing father of 2005. Loved soul mate turned out to be the 9, 2004. We love you Bethany and Holly. of Karina and treas- special friend that and miss you so much John’s funeral service ured member of the you were. We will pop. Love Jue, Pete, was held in Auckland Ashcroft and Paerata miss putting that jug Marcus and Domz. on December 30, whanau. Forever in on or having a few 2004. our hearts. RIP Mush. beers with you. We LOST BIRTHS had some fun times, lots of laughs and a GINGER and white few tears, these we female fluffy cat, re- will treasure forever cently had kittens, and you will remain missing since January in our thoughts and 1st, Kihikihi area, not hearts eternally. Un- a very cuddly cat but M I D W I V E S til we meet again, we friendly. Please phone love you. Karina, with any information Caring for you in pregnancy and birth Marcelle, Hamish and 871-8605 or (021) 100- whanau, our love and 2321. Free pregnancy testing. Available for thoughts are with you PROFILE ski, Ara- birthing at Te Kuiti and Matariki. Maria and Deb, Sa- sha, Nermal and puni, reward. Phone 872-7855. Jocelyn Horsfall Pager (026) 108 633 Cozmo. Leigh Veale Pager (026) 108 685

PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE UNDER WORK WANTED $50 CEILINGS and Walls. Are you looking HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Phone Ultra Clean for Property ROTARY CLUB TE AWAMUTU In- Please note: Aleshia Turner would like to termediate boys 871-6662. Management? OF KIHIKIHI thank all her clients at H2O Fitness Direct for school uniform, $5 per their loyalty and let them know she will now be piece. Phone (021) CLARKE’S WE ARE available for personal training at Marty’s Gym. 146-7844. CARPET CLEANING PROFESSIONAL, Thanks for all your support, I look forward to BOATS FOR SALE For your carpet and EXTRA COPIES are continuing my work with you. QUALIFIED upholstery cleaning available from Please call to make an appointment MARCO 18ft alloy, Phone Keith, 90hp Marriner on AND OFFER Stuart Law Limited (027) 254-6753 mobile Voyager trailer, (025) 280-0790 TOP SE RVICE $18,000. Phone 871- or 871-4930 Phone BOXING 2005 SEASON 6603. Ph 871-5044 871-6426 Commencing We aim to please Interested in boxing training for fit- MOTORCYCLES TSUNAMI VICTIMS - YOU MAY ness or competition? EVERGREEN FOR SALE Property Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ BE ABLE TO HELP Meet at Te Awamutu Sports FARM bike, CTX 200, “Nobody does it better” Boxing Club, Albert Park Road Maintenance The devastation caused by the tsunami is 6 months old, good LANDLORDS on an unprecedented scale with the threat Saturday January 15, 4.00pm condition, $4,300 ono. For all your section Phone (021) 187-3696. of disease a major concern. Dr Ranjith Any further enquiries phone requirements Wishing your property Cooray is co-ordinating a project to collect to be casually let or Ginny 870-3240
Lawnmowing managed by a unused antibiotics and forward them to VEHICLES FOR
Hedge Trimming
recognised professional? Sri Lankan relief agencies. FOR SALE SALE Prunning IF YOU HAVE ANY UNUSED ANTIBIOTICS TE AWAMUTU
Tree specialist TENANTS RANCHSLIDER, two
General section PLEASE DROP THEM OFF TO ONE OF COURIER opening windows, 2m Needing help finding YOUR LOCAL MEDICAL CENTRES: maintenance x 2.40, $500. Phone
Weed spraying accommodation which 871-6603. suits your needs? ~Te Awamutu Medical Centre, Phone 871-5151 -Free quotes 220 Bank Street, Te Awamutu Contact Francene ZIPS replaced, trou- -Reliable ~Mahoe Medical Centre, sers, frocks, skirts -Reasonable rates on 871-7146, 371 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu FOR SALE shortened. Sincerity Phone Peter on Mobile (027) 289- Drycleaners, 97 Sloane (027) 224-6832 Street. 272TC203/04 3952 BERTINI three wheel 871-6287 a/h PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL EXTERIOR house pram, birth to 17kgs, FOR SALE UNDER cleaning. Phone Ultra Waipa Property Socialisation and behavioural programme. Pups black and green with $50 Clean 871-6662. Link Ltd. MREINZ should be between six weeks (after their first tray, good condition, vaccination) and four months of age and come brought just over a BOY’S 16” BMX bike, Great NEWLY redecorated with their owners, children and collar and lead. year ago from Baby excellent condition, Tyres! three bedroom home Factory for $399, $40. Phone 871-6692. for rent in Kihikihi, Four nights course hardly used, from BOY’S 20” BMX bike, $190p/w, fully fenced, January 18 and 25, smokefree home, Great FLY SPRAYING lawns included, bond very good condition, Grimebusters February 1 and 8 genuine reason for $45. Phone 871-6692. Prices! and refs required, 7.00pm - 8.00pm sale, $200 ono. Phone Phone available January 23. DOG kennel, medium, Fitting & Balancing Course Fee - $50 871-2770. David or Olive Phone (021) 1519-880. solid, round, iron wa- To book call: LOUNGE suite, 2x2 ter tank shape. Phone 871-6754 SELF Storage, Te and chair, $60. Phone (07) 823-6552. Kihikihi Road 12th Season in

Awamutu, from 24 871-2793. 328TC204/04 Te Awamutu Te Awamutu $17p/w, 24 hour ac- hour service EXCELLENT as new, PIANO and stool, oil fin heater, $40 ono. Phone 871 3079 cess security patrols. Division of Te Awamutu Veterinary Services FURNITURE removal Phone (07) 856-7584 Meissener, $250 ono. Phone 870-1941. truck and labour for Phone 871-2793. or (027) 608-1749. Phone 872-0240 EXCELLENT condi- WANTED TO BUY hire. Phone (07) 873- Corner Benson and Ohaupo Roads PIANO, very good con- tion, gas heater and 1524 or (021) 135- THREE bedroom SECOND HAND 8745. house, no pets, no dition, $1100 ono, bottle, $50 ono. Phone 870-1941. MARKET smoking, $210 p/w. Rimu dresser, vin- GARDENER, Ron Phone (021) 276-1192. tage, $150, cane dolls HIGHCHAIR, white MARKET STREET Elder, for all mainte- pram 1960’s, $100 plastic tray, excellent We require stock urgently nance. Ph 871-4282. TWO bedroom unit, ono. Phone 871-9572 tidy condition, $35. ★ Fridges ★ Freezers garage, walk to town, a/h. Phone 871-8923. ★ Washers ★ Beds & Suites Glen Rawson very tidy, $170p/w. Good Clean Condition Phone Melanie 871- Plumbing 8700, Blue Ribbon STOCK SALES Phone 871-5623 Craftsman, Plumber Bus only ‘Big Day Out’ $30 and Gasfitter Realty MREINZ. LIVESTOCK
Roofing
Maintenance Bus only ‘Cher’ $30
New WANTED Phone (027) 222-7590 FOR HIRE ‘Val Doonican’ on stage at or 870-2987a/h

Auckland’s Civic Theatre AC PETFOODS HOMEKILLS, Neville CARPET and uphol- Tuesday March 8, Morning show Now Buying and Cherie Kemp, stery cleaner. Hire Horses www.meateater.co.nz, from the cleaning COACH AND TICKETS Te Awamutu Weekly Sale Phone 871-9995. specialists. Sincerity AVAILABLE NOW! 0800-834-222 Drycleaners. Phone Thursday, 13 January - 11.00am Johnny Nelson 871-5471, 97 Sloane BE QUICK BEFORE YOU MISS OUT WORK WANTED WASHBRIGHT Street. Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Paterangi Road, Phone: 871-6373 ~ Mobile: (021) 951-786 Te Awamutu MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN Email: [email protected] RENTAL 11.00am - Beef and Boners CARPET TREATMENT 80 Boners
Low pressure, Exterior 30 Potter Bulls CLEANING CARS 20 Fat Cattle Cleaning
45 1yr Steers/Heifers IICRC Approved Coloursteel roofs
Roof spray, Tiles and 1.00pm - Sheep 50 Lambs Decromastic

Further Entries Being Accepted
Rotary clean, pavers, Phone Leticha driveways, footpaths TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE All Enquiries to: 871-3970
TE AWAMUTU Ian Coleman 07 871 3764 025 942 524 Commercial buildings Joe Neems 07 856 6261 0274 947 370 ULTRA CLEAN Phone (0274) 763-347 In accordance with the Tenth Schedule of the Phone 871-6662 or or 871-7389 Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby Peter Cain 07 871 3580 0274 933 808 132 Kihikihi Road 011TC205/05 given, that for the purpose of the Premiere of (0274) 984-465 KNAPSACK weed Te Awamutu www.wilket.co.nz - 07 827 8439 “Her Majesty” Parade, Waipa District Council spraying gang avail- will close the roads listed below to ordinary able now. Phone (07) vehicular traffic for the period stated hereunder. LIVESTOCK WANTED 873-0885. Wednesday, 12 January 2005 BUSINESS SUPER from 2.30pm to 4.30pm SPOUTING replaced DEALS Alexandra Street from the roundabout at Sloane BONER COWS WANTED Marley, $23 per me- Street to the roundabout at Rewi Street tre, fitted inc GST. MILLS GLASS During the proposed closure arrangements will Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Call Tony 871-3620. FOR all your glazing be made for the passage of emergency vehicles WATERBLASTING. requirements. Phone if required. Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Phone Ultra Clean 871-2123. For information please contact JP Snyman, Also empty heifers and potter bulls 871-6662 telephone 07 872 0030 during normal work hours

TYRES Stuart Law (8.30am to 4.30pm 011TC203/05 WINDOWS. Phone Ltd, Phone 871-6426. Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Ultra Clean. Phone John Inglis, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 871-6662. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 PAGE 17 WORK WANTED FARM WORK SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED VACANT FULL TIME NANNYING POSITION

YOUNG, physically fit Available for an enthusiastic person to work within Limited labourer needed for Classified Deadlines the Te Awamutu area. Due to the cultural needs of Now Servicing full time position, job this family, applicants are required to have a strong Te Awamutu will entail basic plas- TUESDAYS ISSUE understanding of the Maori culture, values etc. For Exterior Cleaning tering duties, training Moss, Mould and Algae
Rounds and 12noon day prior This position is long term and requires soon or Treatments, Houses, Roofs, conventional bales, provided, pride in immediate start. The successful applicant will Driveways, Cobbles etc also part or complete job work and reliability be working under the NZNSS umbrella. Fly and Spider Treatments
ALSO STANDING essential. Phone THURSDAYS ISSUE Please send CV’s to ‘Te Awamutu Position’ For your Free quote HAY WANTED Waikato Drywall
PO Box 10126 Mt Maunganui. Phone Tui 871-7205 HAY FOR SALE (0274) 836-070. 12noon day prior or 0800 GO SOFTWASH Phone 871-6112 class012 Applications close January 21 0800-467-638 Fax (07) 848-1702 [email protected] WE are looking for 25% sharemilking job, HEAD CHEF REQUIRED available now, 20 years experience, own Start the New Year in a fast paced kitchen. MYOB tractor, bikes, etc. Phone (07) 884-8979 It's a fun team. Must have skills in menu ask for David or The Department of Corrections manages sentences, imposed by the courts, through prisons and community-based sentences and development and be highly organised. Raylene. provides information to judges to assist them in sentencing Start the middle of January. offenders. The Department's 5,000 staff, working in six services and SITUATIONS groups, have a shared goal of reducing re-offending. The Department is working with M¯aori offenders and their community to Phone Troy at The Thirsty Weta 021 383 602 VACANT reduce re-offending by M¯aori offenders. No reira, e te iwi, Need Help? whakatata whakapiri mai ki tenei kaupapa. Computer CASUAL Accounting ‘Doctor’ WORKER Registered Nurse 57 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga at 871-3176 REQUIRED 57 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga Ph: (07) 873 6699, fax (07) 873 6698 Waikeria Prison Morning work, 7.30am Email: [email protected] PAINTERS starts, heavy lifting Three new positions 011TC201/05 required. The Waikato/Central Region has increased the number of nurses AVAILABLE positions at Waikeria Prison. JAN - FEB Phone 871-2171 LTS INSTRUCTOR Waikeria Prison requires experienced and capable nurses who
Roof
DELIVERERS re- are registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold H20 Management have vacancies for part-time LEARN Interior quired, must be 12 a current practising certificate. You will be a member of a team TO SWIM INSTRUCTORS to motivate and guide children
Exterior years of age or over. of professionals providing primary health care for inmates within to improve their water confidence and swimming skills.
Good Rates Must reside Rewi the prison. Street, Totara Street, YOU WILL NEED:
Tradesmen This role requires experienced and self-confident nurses also Kihikihi. Phone • A vibrant personality! 871-3205. seeking a challenge or interesting variation to their career. Phone 870-2377 • The ability to motivate, encourage and guide a variety or (07) 889-3337 An understanding and experience of working with different of different aged children. Mobile (021) 203-9935 cultures would be an advantage. DOMESTIC commer- • A background in learn to swim instructing is preferred. Mobile (025) 600-3400 cial cleaners, experi- In return for your clinical skills and contribution to the on-going ence preferred, 10 quality improvement program, we offer a competitive salary Applications close Wednesday 19, January, 2005 plus hours. Phone package, six week orientation, planned training and a clinical Maid Marj 871-3309. Please send a cover letter to: environment that is committed to continuous quality improvement. The Manager, Te Awamutu Events Centre Cnr Mahoe Street & Selwyn Lane, Te Awamutu ELECTRICAL, be- For more information, contact Sharon Young, Regional Health [email protected] SHUTTLE come an electrician, Services Manager on 07 871 1704 ext 77741 or 021 768 767. 011TC200/05 SERVICE ‘Hot wire’ your future. For an application pack, phone 07 871 1443 quoting Enquire about electri- vacancy number WC1097, alternatively you can email
Te Awamutu based cal trade training. [email protected]
Shuttles - transfers - Phone Wintec (0800) 444-204. Student Applications close on Friday, 21 January 2005. charters Region Waikato/Central Loans available.
Airport transfers 011TC202/05
Social and private functions EXPERIENCED Ph Pat or Deanne RESTHOME 872-2530 CAREGIVER Fax 872-2535 AM Duties

We need: TE AWAMUTU
A reliable and The Department of Corrections manages sentences, imposed by the courts, through prisons and community-based sentences and provides PLUMBING AND trustworthy caregiver information to judges to assist them in sentencing offenders. The WATCHOUSE OFFICER DRAINAGE to cover 52.5 hours Department's 5,000 staff, working in six services and groups, have a (PART TIME) CAMBRIDGE per fortnight including shared goal of reducing re-offending. The Department is working with Colin Downie every second M¯aori offenders and their community to reduce re-offending by M¯aori $19,749 - $23,234 weekend. offenders. No reira, e te iwi, whakatata whakapiri mai ki tenei kaupapa. WATCHOUSE OFFICER Plumbing & Drainage
Maintenance Must have experience (FULL-TIME) NGARUAWAHIA § and a good sense of $39,498 - $46,469 New houses alterations humour. Librarian §Septic tank and effluents
Be ACE trained or its The Waikato Police are looking for two Full-time position §Blocked drains - Hydro equivalent. Watchouse Officers to join their team. Jet and Camera Waikeria Prison We offer: Public Prisons Service The successful applicant will need 2 to 3 Phone
A full orientation (0274) 989-022 or programme and Waikeria Prison is looking to appoint a full-time Librarian to years office experience, hold excellent 871-8976 a/h on-going educational manage and operate the inmate library. The library provides a keyboard and interpersonal skills. training. service to 926 inmates.
You will also display: A supportive friendly The person we are looking for to fill this position is:
TREE & STUMP team of staff. Excellent written and oral communication
A purpose-built, • Qualified and has experience in library services.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills SERVICE homely environment. • Skilled and knowledgeable in computer applications such as allowing you to communicate with a diverse Word, Excel, Outlook and ACCESS. Contact range of people Call Dennis Clements • Able to communicate and work effectively with a range of people Heather Lydford
The ability to show initiative and work in TOTAL TREE CARE and has well developed written and oral communication skills. Tarahill Resthome often stressful situations Phone 871-5221 871-3672 weekdays • Able to multi-task and prioritise workloads.
• Well organised and has effective time-management work habits. The ability to work unsupervised Te Awamutu Owned between 9.00am - 4.00pm
The ability to transcribe Dictaphone and and Operated • A successful problem-solver and decision-maker. • A person who relishes and enjoys new challenges. video tapes to a high degree of accuracy.

HAIRSTYLISTS • Able to take up the position in the new year. Knowledge of police computer systems, Tree Surgeon Positions now We look forward to receiving your application detailing your procedures and practices would be an available at previous experience and please include a current CV. Please advantage. Stump Removal JUST CUTS send to Non CO Recruitment Coordinator, Waikeria Prison, For an application pack and/or job
Highly qualified for Senior Stylists. Private Bag 2400, Te Awamutu. Are you looking for a description please contact Human
Applications close on Friday, 21 January 2005. Quality guaranteed change in 2005? Resources on (07) 858-6347 or email Ph Mike at FRASERS For more information To obtain an application pack, please call 07 871 1704 [email protected] extn 77743 or email [email protected] 0800-888-121 Call Linda Region Waikato/Central quoting vacancy number WC1099. Applications close January 21, 2005 0800-546-329 011TC204/05 Safer Communities Together PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Te Awamutu Courier ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA SCENE His latest play has failed to impress the turn-of- Finding Neverland the-century London highbrow crowd which leaves Never mind if you’re sick of seeking Peter Pan his pocketbook minded producer Charles Frohman on the big screen: return to innocence this holiday (Dustin Hoffman) surprisingly clamouring for Bar- season, and plan a trip back to Neverland. rie’s next show. Director Mac Forster’s follow-up to Monster’s Unfortunately, Barrie is at a loss for inspiration Ball is Finding Neverland - a tale of magic and - not even his devoted wife Mary (Radha Mitchell) fantasy inspired by the life of James Barrie, the can arouse his creative senses. He simply and eas- real-life author of the children’s classic Peter Pan. ily withdraws from her, preferring the companion- Set in London in 1904, the fi lm follows Barrie’s ship of their Newfoundland dog instead. creative journey to bring Peter Pan to life, from his Barrie’s fortune changes during one visit to the fi rst inspiration for the story up until the play’s neighbourhood park where he encounters four premiere at the Duke of York’s Theatre - a night spirited young boys and their recently widowed that will change not only Barrie’s own life, but the mother Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Kate Winslet). lives of everyone close to him. Barrie is instantly drawn to the impressionable The magic of Peter Pan is that it’s never the children, and performs an impromptu play for the BEST FILM: National Board of Review same adventure twice. Of course, the story will abiding family. Golden Globe Nominations: Best Picture, always have a Tinkerbelle, a Captain Hook and a An instant bond is formed, and Barrie and the few fl ying children. Davies family quickly become inseparable. The Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay But what has make this beloved fairy tale en- boys even begin to call him Uncle Jim. Yet, not and Best Original Score dure for years cannot be found on the written page everything is coming up roses. - rather, it’s fi rmly rooted in the creative imagina- Their relationship meets strict distain from Syl- We proudly present one of the most beautiful films in tions of the innocent children who make the story via’s protective mother (Julie Christie) who insists the history of Cinema. This very special production come to life. Barrie is destroying any chance the family has at has the X-factor and we recommend it whole Finding Neverland is just as magical as the story pulling their lives together after the death of their heartedly. The remarkable cast is headed by Johnny that inspired it. Not only does it perfectly encapsu- father. Depp, who brilliantly portrays JM Barry - the man late James Barrie’s crowning literary achievement, And others being to question why a grown man who brought the character of Peter Pan to life. The it reverberates in full vivid detail the extraordi- would spend so much time enamoured with a young boys give exceptional performances and Kate nary mind of this gifted playwright. family not his own. Paedophiliac rumours fl y, but This enchanting fi lm, with its affecting sweet- the fi lm remains heavily grounded under Marc Winslet, Julie Christie and Dustin Hoffman reign ness delivered by a fl awless cast is destined to Forster’s (Monster’s Ball) carefully choreographed, supreme. If you ignore this film you would turn your become a classic. family-friendly direction. back on one of the most wonderful experiences you As the fi lm opens, Barrie (played by the extraor- None of these distractions deter Barrie away will ever have in your life. Unlock your imagination dinary Johnny Depp) fi nds himself in the middle of from his muses. He begins writing once again, and and believe. an artistic crisis. cannot stop. Each new adventure with the Dav- THU 4.20, 6.25 & 8.25, FRI 4.15, 6.20 & 8.20, ies clan leads to pages and pages of inspirational SAT 4.15, 6.20 & 8.20, SUN 3.25, 5.30 & 7.30 whimsy for his new play about a young boy and a visionary place called Neverland. In one of the fi lm’s most gripping scenes, after secretly reading Barrie’s sensational tale, an emo- tionally defeated Mary discloses her long desire SITUATIONS VACANT to have been part of his fantasy world. Keep the tissues handy. Finding Neverland is highly entertaining while PG packing a giant emotional punch. Images of fan- tasy and reality are intermixed at will to create a FABULOUS. Highly recommended. deft connection as Barrie’s life begins to imitate his art. SHALL WE DANCE M TUE 6.35, FRI 3.50, SUN 3.00 The fi lm claims that it is based on true events, and screenwriter David Magee has tactfully cho- Her latest hilarious escapades. RATES OFFICER sen to keep his story light and focused on details TUE 8.40, WED 5.55, SAT 1.55 Council has a vacancy for a Rates Officer and that most closely parallel Barrie’s connection to BRIDGET JONES 2 M seeks a confident, dedicated and well presented Peter Pan. A wonderful, wonderful movie. Neverland may pretend the darker side of Bar- team member. rie doesn’t exist, and that’s an acceptable decision THE NOTEBOOK PG TUE 4.15, THU, SAT 3.30 The position plays an important role in the here. We’re easily at the mercy of Neverland large- It’s delightful. It’s delicious. It’s.... collection of all Council Revenue including ly because of its impeccable cast - each deserving of Rates, Debtors and Water. There is a strong special mention if more space allowed. For his part, Depp has once again positioned him- DE-LOVELY M TUE 4.20, WED 9.45 & 4.15, THU 6.15 reliance on dealings with Council’s customers. self for another run at Oscar gold. His subdued, yet An engaging, enlightening movie experience. Sunday View. Gripping and visually ravishing. The position is also responsible for managing utterly charming performance as Barrie strikes a Council’s Rating Database. perfect note and illustrates his great range when contrasted to his dynamic turn in Pirates of the MOTORCYCLE DIARIES M Council is looking for suitable applicants Caribbean. TUE 8.35, WED 12.10 & 8.30, THU 7.50, FRI 8.00, SAT 6.00, SUN 3.20 & 7.35 with strong customer skills and a knowledge The surprise caper of the year with a great all-star cast. of Rating would be desirable. Her Majesty - writer/director TUE 6.00 & 8.20, WED 6.05 & 8.25, THU 8.35, Application Forms and Job Description are Most people who see Her Majesty are surprised OCEANS 12 M FRI & SAT 6.10 & 8.30, SUN 5.20 & 7.40 to learn the nationality of its writer-director. They available from the Customer Services Team. A super, entertaining, exciting and funny adventure for everyone. assume Mark J. Gordon must be a New Zealander, TUE 3.40, WED 9.40, 1.25 & 3.45, Phone (07) 873-8199 ~ Fax (07) 872-7991 or at least have spent much of his life here. or email [email protected] THU 11.40, 1.55 & 4.05, FRI 11.40, 1.50 & 4.00. However, the truth is, that prior to the fi lming of THE INCREDIBLES PG SAT 11.40 & 4.00, SUN 12.55 & 3.10 Applications close on January 18, 2005 Her Majesty, Gordon (an American) had never set foot on New Zealand soil. Yet, despite his Califor- A remarkable life journey filled with glorious surprises for those who love the Harry Potter series. DR HALL nia roots, he has created a compelling and quintes- GENERAL MANAGER sentially Kiwi story that captures the essence of LEMONY SNICKET’S SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS PG this nation. TUE 4.05, WED 11.55, THU, FRI, SAT 9.45 What would possess an American man to write a story set in 1953 from the perspective of a young A beautiful adventure with a lonely teenage boy and an elderly widower (Omar Sharif). New Zealand girl? For Gordon, it began with a love of independent MONSIEUR IBRAHIM M fi lms, such as ‘My Life as a Dog’, ‘The God’s Must TUE 6.45, WED 2.25 & 6.40, THU 4.00, FRI & SAT 4.05

Crazy’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’. Compares to the original BABE. A favoured family comedy - pure fun. Stripes is an abandoned LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM ANALYST When a dream vacation to New Zealand was un- ZEBRA who thinks he’s a thoroughbred. And he’s about to win at the races. (PART TIME) $17,786 - $20,925 expectedly cut short, Gordon vowed he would one day ‘write himself back’ to New Zealand, and do so Waikato Police are seeking an Analyst to by creating a story purely for the joy it. RACING STRIPES PG assist the Western Area Law Enforcement While searching for the story that would fi nally WED 10.20, 12.15 & 2.10, THU, FRI & SAT 10.05, 12.10 & 2.15, SUN 11.20 & 1.20 Group based at Te Awamutu. take him back, Gordon came across a newspaper It’s difficult not to be happy here. WED 9.50, 11.35 & 2.00, You will be required to collate, evaluate, clipping which stated that following her 1953 coro- THU, FRI & SAT 9.55, 11.50 & nation, Queen Elizabeth II had made a Royal Tour G 1.40, SUN 11.10 & 1.05 analyse and disseminate information to the of New Zealand. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Western Area. Gordon quickly sketched out the story of a young An exciting, deeply affecting and stirring movie with very spectacular fire scenes. Recommended. You are a self-motivated person who enjoys Kiwi girl infatuated with the newly crowned Queen, and her small hometown which suddenly working in a team environment. You will have LADDER 49 M fi nds itself on the itinerary of the Royal Tour. Us- TUE 5.50 & 8.05, WED 6.20 & 8.35, THU, FRI & SAT 5.55 & 8.05, SUN 5.05 & 7.20 computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word ing the Queen’s fi rst ever visit to New Zealand as and Excel and familiarity with statistical the spine, he proceeded to weave a fi ctional story “This years WHALERIDER.” “Her Majesty deserves a crown.” “Sally Andrews is analysis. A strong customer focus and around this momentous historical occasion and simply terrific.” “An unabashed crowd-pleaser.” “Filmed in the WAIKATO starring excellent communication skills make you Her Majesty was born. some of the locals.” a high performer. As he further delved into New Zealand’s history, writer-director Gordon discovered a country with For an application pack and/or job a colorful and controversial past. He soon found HER MAJESTY PG description please contact Human another layer of depth and substance to enrich his WAIKATO PREMIER. TOO BIG FOR ONE THEATRE. SCREENING IN TWO THEATRES. Resources on (07) 858-6347 or email story in the history of New Zealand’s indigenous people and their struggle against the Colonial set- WED 4.00 & 4.10, THU 10.00, 12.00, 2.00 & 5.50, FRI 10.00, 12.05, 2.05 & 6.00, [email protected] tlers in the late 19th Century. SAT 10.00, 12.00, 2.00 & 8.25, SUN 11.15, 1.15 & 5.35 Applications close January 21, 2005 Their proud heritage and determination to sur- vive against all odds became a major theme of the FINAL WED 8.05

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