Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 7304130AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Reo education on roll at Kihikihi Hearing from First kohanga reo in country to pass new licensing regime ‘the boss’ Tomorrow’s Continuing BY GRANT JOHNSTON Education speaker is Dr Maureen Marra, who is the Nga Kakano Kohanga Reo director of continuing education students, staff and supporters have at Waikato University. plenty to sing about. Dr Marra’s interests include a And that’s what they did on love of earth sciences and Friday, producing a fine waiata to celebrate the great things that have researching insect fossils in happened to the Maori pre-school sediments. Her address facility since it was shifted onto ‘Mountains to the Sea’ reflects Kihikihi school grounds last year, re- this interest. opening in July. The meeting starts at 9.30am Nga Kakano is the first kohanga at Waipa Workingmen’s Club reo to be licensed under stringent with coffee. All welcome. new licensing regulations — with its revamped building (shifted from Nga Dairy water Kakano’s previous base at Tokanui), staff and programmes all meeting saving tips quality assurance standards. A new columnist joins the The roll is 44 (the best in the Rural Roundup stable in this organisation’s 27-year history) and month’s issue (inside today). growing every week, with Gord Stewart is a specialist in attendances averaging a healthy 30 water-use efficiency and every day. conservation, assisting DairyNZ ‘‘Kihikihi School principal Andy with the Smart Water Use on Morgan and the Board of Trustees Dairy Farms programme have been so, so supportive,’’ says currently being rolled out. Nga Kakano kaiwhakarite (organ- iser) Karen Searancke. The programme shows how a ‘‘We have ‘hit the ground run- TC160210GJ01 few simple steps could help ning’ after our move to Kihikihi. The KAIAKA Mokai Mahara (left) leads Nga Kakano Kohanga Reo students, staff and supporters in a waiata dairy farmers to reduce water kohanga whanau have been fantas- celebrating their successes. needs, cut power use and save tic, as have the kaimahi (staff), and money. so have the wider community and reo, with teaching staff led by kaiaka ‘‘This year the older kohanga richness and diversity we are now the business community. Mokai Mahara, who qualified after tamariki are using the school pool able to offer. Along with Nga Top track form ‘‘Mahi Ora provided our office three years of training. supported by kaiawhina (teacher Purapura o Te Aroha, we are the only Rushlee Buchanan had a furniture and new kitchen facilities, Other staff are undertaking train- aides) to build water confidence. learning places in the wider Te successful weekend at the Elite all those involved with the shift were ing this year towards that qualifi- ‘‘In the initial months, the Awamutu area that are offering National Track Cycling great, the carpet layer provided his cation. kohanga borrowed a number of items learning in Te Reo in an immersion Championships in Invercargill. services free of charge — we have Kihikihi School principal Andy of equipment from the school so they environment. After teaming up with been blessed with the goodwill Morgan says the close relationship could get up and running. ‘‘We are loving the reciprocal Waikato-Bay of Plenty team- extended to our project. between the kohanga and school is ‘‘This year, for the graduates of support from the kohanga, with a mates Jaime Nielsen and Sonia ‘‘The staff at Nga Kakano Trust benefitting both. the kohanga, the school has opened a group of 12 attending the Wananga to Waddell to defend the women’s Office in Hamilton have also been ‘‘Both institutions operate as Rumaki Reo – full immersion class learn Te Reo Maori – half from the pursuit title she finished in style extremely supportive.’’ separate learning institutions, but learning in Te Reo Maori. This adds Kohanga team and half from the winning the women’s scratch There are 12 staff at the kohanga liaise over many cultural activities. to our school and increases the school.’’ race. She also finished third in the women’s omnium. Te Awamutu Sports team mate Shem Rodger won the Prisoner released but visitors arrested men’s points race and was third in the men’s scratch race, while Two visitors who arrived at vehicles can be searched, not to ‘‘The visitor was informed that if been a happy occasion for these two Peter Latham finished second to Waikeria Prison on Wednesday to mention the fact it is common know- he did not comply he would be people at the prison to pick up a World Cup winning team mate pick up a released prisoner were ledge that drugs are illegal.’’ removed from the property. When friend being released was ruined by Westley Gough in the elite arrested for carrying drugs. Introducing contraband into the the prison drug dog handler arrived, their foolishness in thinking they individual pursuit. ‘‘It is not uncommon for visitors Prison is an offence under section 141 the visitor became visibly agitated could bring drugs onsite. The to think that they will not be of the Corrections Act 2004, and staff and was seen to place an item down released prisoner did manage to get a Hear ye ... searched if they are not coming into can detain visitors committing the back of his pants. ride home from the third occupant of Te Awamutu Hearing the prison,’’ says Waikeria South breaches until Police arrive. ‘‘The visitor was subsequently the visitor group. Association is staging an open Prison Manager, Kevin Smith. ‘‘On arrival at the prison gate the searched and a package of cannabis ‘‘I am very proud of the work done day at its new clinic on ‘‘Even in the visitor carpark they visitors were asked by staff to move was found. The visitors’ car was also by our staff in assisting in these two Thursday, March 11. are officially on prison grounds and their vehicle to the visitor car park then searched and a arrests and I hope this is a message to The open day will take place can be subject to routine searches. and wait for the prisoner they were methamphetamine pipe was found in other visitors that we will not toler- at 477 Alexandra Street from ‘‘However, before coming on site picking up. another visitor’s handbag. Both visi- ate drugs on the prison site.’’ 10am-3pm. there are large road signs that ‘‘They obliged, but then one of tors were detained, Police were It is standard practice for clearly state that drugs are them was seen waiting at the gate called and both were arrested. Corrections to involve the Police prohibited and that visitors and their and refused to return to the car park. ‘‘So basically what should have when drugs are detected. Full range of Honda WE FIX TRUCKS! 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I am all for the cultural centre for a relying on custom. premises. It does its best with the small number of reasons. And then there is the noise factor in space available. Interestingly enough I note that the Te residential areas. But there are storage problems and being Awamutu bypass advocates seem unaware As to the cultural centre itself. It is aimed an archival repository for the whole of that costs will be considerably more than the to be multi-purpose and it will bring visitors Waipa and beyond it has the responsibility cultural centre. into Te Awamutu, not take them away! of being guardian to our heritage now and in But the bypass will take more than trucks We do need a facility like this to give new the future. away from the Te Awamutu centre. Numer- life to our town as well as added employ- I congratulate the Council for recognis- ous travellers and locals will use it, with a ment. ing this. resultant loss of revenue for businesses The current museum does need larger SABINA OWEN 166 Cambridge Rd, Ph 871 6793 Voices in wilderness? Dahlia Show was
Councillor Simmons, were She asked me why I placed the great success you asleep during my public wellness centre so high on my submission to Council’s 10 year list. This was to be new rooms for plan. Plunket (in Vaile Street), which A very successful Dahlia Show was staged by Te Awamutu The cultural centre was num- Council has now scrapped as the Dahlia Circle on Friday, February 5, both in terms of entries and ber one in the yellow colour area is reserved for commercial public interest. code, under Project purposes, after costs to Plunket Thank you all for participating and helping to make the show Prioritisation List, Te Awamutu with their building plans. a success. Courier, Thursday, June 26, 2008. The public hearing was just a It was nice to have some new competition from the community I presented my submission sham, as you were all on a gardeners and the children from the primary school were excited and spoke to councillors and hidden agenda as regardless of to display their vegetables and thrilled to win a prize. staff at the public hearing on the public view you were com- Thank you to all those who supported the sales table and August 5, 2008. You had your mitted to proceed with project 1 raffles, which were won by Tom and Annabella. Call now for a opportunity to question me as to (cultural centre). We appreciate the assistance given by the Te Awamutu why I gave the cultural centre a Don’t you hear the voice of Bowling Club for the use of their clubrooms. FREE Quote REFRIGERATION rating of 5 (5 not wanted, 1 top ratepayers — they do not want The facilities at the Bowling Club are ideal for this type of SERVICES LTD priority), but the only question this centre. event. 0800 725 892 came from councillor Barnes. DAVID STRAWBRIDGE DAHLIA CIRCLE COMMITTEE 7301428AA NO PAYMENTS - NO INTEREST TILL 2011 on purchases over $599
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TC160210CT02 TC160210CT01 TRIUMPHANT New Zealand polo team after beating England, from left, CAPTAIN fantastic John Paul Clarkin takes the attack to England, under pressure from James Beim, Samuel Hopkinson, John Paul Clarkin, Thomas Wilson and Craig Wilson. watched by Luke Tomlinson and Samuel Hopkinson.
BY COLIN THORSEN But the New Zealand Polo Association territory would regularly be turned into a goal One of the plays of the match, a superlative president warned that the test win over at the other end in a blink of an eye, such was backhand by inspirational Kiwi skipper John International Polo Day just gets bigger, England would make the ‘Poms’ much tougher the calibre of horsemanship and stickwork of Paul Clarkin, on halfway, was well anticipated better and brighter every year at Paul Kay’s to beat in the return match. all eight players on the field. by Samuel Hopkinson on a run from the back. world class Nga Rakau ground in Kihikihi. New Zealand play England for the Corona- New Zealand had only themselves to blame Two whopping hits, whilst in full flight, took Despite rain threatening clouds, another tion Cup at Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great for a three goal halftime deficit, making three him in front of goal where he showed huge crowd turned out to witness New Park in July, 2010. fundamental errors inside their half which admirable composure to slow play down and Zealand upset the strongest test team England The Coronation Cup is played for annually England turned into goals with touches of make no mistake scoring. could muster by 11 goals to seven on Saturday. by England against another country. They brilliance. It was mouth-watering, sublime end-to-end The skills shown by the super stars on were beaten by Argentina in last year’s Words of wisdom from coach Cody Forsyth play. either team were almost beyond the realms of fixture. and reserve Simon Keyte saw New Zealand New Zealand won the penultimate fifth possibility for a man mounted on a pony It was a magnificent come-from-behind eliminate the mistakes in the fourth chukka chukka 3-1 to lead 8-7 and sealed victory hitting a ball with such a small mallet head. victory by the Kiwis quartet of Craig Wilson and, accordingly, grow in confidence pushing winning the final seven minute stanza 3-0. ‘‘What a great day for New Zealand polo,’’ (1), Thomas Wilson (2), John Paul Clarkin (3) passes about with speed and precision. An ecstatic coach Forsyth told his players: said Paul Kay post match.’’ and Samuel Hopkinson (4) after trailing 5-2 at The Englishmen, who enjoyed time on the ‘‘You just have to believe in yourselves.’’ ‘‘To beat such a powerful England side at halftime. ball in the first half, were hustled and bustled The bad news for the Englishmen is New home is a real feather in our cap — and the The match was a great spectacle, played at into mistakes. Zealand will be further strengthened by the Colts gave their England counterparts a right a frantic pace. Three goals in as many minutes had New return, from injury, of test regular Simon royal drubbing (9-4) in the curtainraiser.’’ A mistake by either team inside their own Zealand on equal terms, 5-all. Keyte for the Coronation Cup clash. Romancing the stonestone Celebrate summer memories with this beautifully detailed 18ct white gold diamond ring
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Promoting outdoor living areas, decks, gardens, TC160210CA01 ROWING Club supporters Richard and Margaret Gray are looking forward to this weekend’s charity landscaping etc.. golf tournament, while daughters Angela (left) and Pip try out the new boat named after their parents.
BY CATHY ASPLIN becoming involved in the adminis- Awamutu Golf Club. Call Heather or Dorinda on 871 5151 tration side was a natural pro- Mr Gray says the Club, along Richard Gray has only rowed gression.’’ with the rowing fraternity, is 7307587AA once and his wife Margaret has While the girls are no longer eagerly anticipating the World never rowed - in fact to be honest rowing full time, due to study and Rowing Championships at Lake Whew!!! It’s cool at Bruces’s. they are keener on a round of golf. work commitments, it hasn’t Karapiro later this year. So why has the newest boat at stopped their parents from con- On a local level, rowers have Enjoy the air conditioned facility and... Te Awamutu Rowing Club been tinuing to support the club. been building up to the Club named ‘The Grays’? Mr Gray has been Rowing Club Nationals which start today at The honour was bestowed to president since 2005, while Mrs Lake Karapiro. February is FRIENDS & LOVERS MONTH! recognise the huge amount of time Gray was treasurer from 2000 to ‘‘But considerable funds are and effort they have given to Te 2008. They have also put an enorm- required to make this happen, so Join with a friend or lover in Awamutu Rowing Club over the ous amount of time into regattas, we rely on events such as the past 11 years. training camps and fundraising annual golf tournament to help.’’ February & enjoy special rates. They first became involved in events (such as the annual golf Anyone interested in entering a 1999 when daughter Rachel began tournament, details below). team of four in the mixed ambrose 7290602AA rowing ‘‘instead of the time- Te Awamutu Rowing Club was tournament at Te Awamutu Golf FREE ASSESSMENT AND DON’T DELAY! GRAB A FRIEND consuming sport of swimming.’’ able to purchase two new doubles Club on February 21 should con- Daughters Pip and Angela fol- thanks to a $36,000 grant from The tact Mr Gray (ph 871 5612 a/h or 021 PROGRAM WHEN JOINING… OR LOVER NOW AND COOL OFF lowed, also catching the rowing Lion Foundation. 241 0687) or Club Captain Allan Free Aerobic classes – including… WHILE YOU GET IN SHAPE AT ‘bug’, representing Te Awamutu The first boat to be named was Barugh (ph 870 1199 or 027 429 BRUCE’S TODAY! (** special conditions apply.) College and the Club at local, ‘OB1’ after club member, two-time 7305). regional and national events. U23 World Champion Graham Individual golfers will also be While they admit rowing is Oberlin-Brown. accommodated (allocated a team probably a more time-consuming CHARITY GOLF on the day) and a shotgun start Ph: 07 871 8384 sport than swimming, it has also The Grays will be able to com- kicks off the tournament at 9.30am. 107 George Street, Te Awamutu had some great rewards. bine two of their passions on Players should report to organ- ‘‘We enjoy being involved in Sunday when Te Awamutu isers at the golf club by 9am. www.brucesfi tness.co.nz our children’s sports and have Rowing Club stages its annual Entry fee is $15 each, with a raft made many good friendships — charity golf tournament at Te of good prizes up for grabs. Your health & fi tness professionals Betta Laundry
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rodeo in Kihikihi 7310101AA • Bulk earthworks • Heavy haulage • Metal & sand supply Spectators will be taken on a ‘trip down memory lane’ Fifteen-year-old rookie bull Turangi, grandson of the legen- at the 50th anniversary Waikato Rodeo - sponsored by rider Te Hiko Neill is within strik- dary Merv Church. Ph. Glenn “Quality Work for Quality Clients” Ph. David 027 487 1170 Bain Liquid Disposals - at Kihikihi Domain. ing distance of pulling off an ex- Rotorua’s Renie Rika is third, 027 222 3130 One of the highlights will be the appearance of the traordinary feat at the 50th an- 700 points in arrears of Neill INDUSTRY ACCREDITED / CODE COMPLIANT
7310112AA [email protected] chariot that used to run behind broncs or bulls in the niversary Waikato Rodeo. and 100 behind Church. CERTIFIED LIQUIDS DISPOSAL annual celebrity event from 1964 to 1975. The Year 12 Te Awamutu Col- Neill is encouraging the pa- The late Barry Crump was one such celebrity to par- lege student has far exceeded rochial hometown crowd to get ticipate in the crowd pleasing spectacle. expectations as a fi rst year behind him on Saturday. Secretary, Shelly Patterson sourced history of the second division bull rider on the If he doesn’t happen to win chariot and found the original wheels and saddle for it. national circuit. at Kihikihi at the weekend, he CLAWS engineering Pukeatua rebuilt it, and Kihikihi Neill goes into the Waikato still has three more rodeos next TOP QUALITY Auto Body Repairs have offered to paint it free of Rodeo at Kihikihi on Saturday month to clinch the national EQUESTRIAN GEAR charge. leading the 2009-10 competi- championship and promotion IS ALL HERE! Waikato Rodeo history over the past half century will tion by 600 points ($600, a dol- to open bull ride ranks - Upper be showcased in the memorabilia tent. lar for every point gained). Mohaka and the two-day event A jubilee booklet, edited by Elizabeth Lee of Te The ‘excitement machine’ at Waimarino. Awamutu, will be available to purchase on the day. needs only 200 more points What makes young Neill About a dozen of the rodeo founding members (when (one win) to go down in rodeo want to try and tame some of NOW STOCKISTS OF GEAR it was known as Kihikihi Rodeo and run as a fundraiser history as one of the youngest the rankest, meanest bulls in by Kihikihi School) helped out with the history. riders to break into open bull the business? Patterson says: “long gone are the days when they ranks. It is a risky business and re- MENS & MENS & used to drive broncs up State Highway 1 from Te Kuiti “I’d be stoked to win and gain portedly ‘the most dangerous and swim across the Puniu River to Gordon Bryant’s promotion in front of my home- eight seconds in sports’. WOMENS WOMENS property in Tiki Road” where the rodeo kicked off. town crowd at Kihikihi,” says “I’ve always dreamed of one JEANS BOOTS Patterson promises full on, action packed entertain- Neill. day riding professionally in ment at the 50th Waikato Rodeo. “I’m real excited about the America,” says Neill. Because of the large number of 209 entries, slacks prospect of moving up to open “For some riders, it’s mind (heats) will be run from 8.30am on Saturday. bull ranks. over matter, they get frightened Entries for the local bull ride, calf ride and barrel race “There are guys in their 30s and too nervous. Suppliers of horsefeed and
will be taken on the day, on a fi rst in, fi rst served basis. who have never got out of sec- “I always get butterfl ies be- supplements - all the TOP brands 7310074AA Be in quick, as fi elds usually fi ll fast. ond division.” fore competing on an animal 10 Even the littlies have been catered for. There will be Fred Doherty, editor of Ro- times my size but I’ve learned 170 BRUCE BERQUIST DR Mica the Clown, bouncy castle and jeep rides to keep 7310106AA deo News, says it is very rare never to fi ght the beast, it will PH 07 871 4982 them entertained. for one so young to break open over-power you every time. There will be lots of stalls on site, including food and in the rough stock events - bull “It’s all about balance and cowboy/cowgirl clothing stalls, along with the Alpha Ho- riding, horse bareback and technique.” tel Bar. saddle bronc events. Neill says he has been lucky There’s no better value for money than the annual rodeo at Kihikihi - adults $10, children 5-12 years $5, “In order to protect our to escape with just a few minor under-5’s free. young riders, points can only injuries to date. Waikato Air Ambulance and Waipa-King Country Life be gained from the age of 15, “I was knocked out a few so seldom do we see such a times hitting the deck when TE AWAMUTU College student Te Hiko Neill showing the style that may make him one of Education are benefi ciaries from this year’s rodeo. the youngest ever open bull competitors on the Kiwi rodeo circuit. The 50th anniversary celebrations will culminate with performance of the likes of Te bucked off in novice ranks,
7310062AA a golden jubilee dinner at Waipa Workingmen’s Club on Hiko’s.” learning my trade, but fortu- rider has been bucked off was impressive reading - Gis- 3rd, Wild Out West unplaced, Saturday night. Neill’s nearest rival in the sec- nately no broken bones.” ond division bull ride national The only time this season’s at Rotorua in his third outing. borne 2nd, Opotiki 4th, Taupo Whangarei 1st and Huntly standings is Paddy Church of leading second division bull His record otherwise makes 2nd, Kaitaia 3rd, Oruru Valley equal 2nd.
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Marcus Gower of Kihikihi almost chose a career as a chef — until he saw the hours of work it involved. Instead he headed for the IT industry — but has never lost the passion for food, cooking and entertaining. This evening he is hoping that passion, plus his skills, will be the recipe for success that gets him into the finals of the Vetro Home Cooks Competition — part of
7303713AA the Waikato Times Food, Wine and Jazz Festival. Mr Gower has been selected as a semifinalist after judges considered entrants’ written Hi Mark, explanations — in fewer than 200 words — of why they should be chosen to We all thoroughly enjoyed your have a go at the title of Waikato best home cook. film, “Percy Jackson”, very much Tonight he will be making a summer tomato (all ages were present). It’s a soup for the judges at Wintec Cooking School to tremendously entertaining try and make the finals. Mr Gower says the fun-adventure treat. I would soup is a summer favour- ite, and full of fresh recommend this film to ingredients such as tom- atoes and garlic from his anyone at all. All the cast were home vegetable garden. The best three extremely good and the effects entrants will have to design and cook an origi- were really well done with some nal dish using mystery ingredients from great scenery. The story is very Hamilton’s Vetro Medi- terranean Foods before a easy going and it holds your live audience in Kitchen Things Cooking Theatre. attention the whole time. That event takes place at the Hamilton Gardens on TC160210DT01 the last weekend of Febru- FOOD junkie Marcus Gower serves up another creation from his Kihikihi It should have got a “PG” ary. kitchen. certificate, not an “M”. Hands-on ambassador Apology to Regards, Child Cancer Foundation More than $5 million is Swarbricks Allan. Ambassador Bernadine Oliver- needed each year to provide Kerby is taking a hands-on emotional, practical and finan- The Te Awamutu Courier apolo- 7307659AA approach to this year’s Annual cial support to children and gises to the Swarbrick family for Appeal in early March, with a their families affected by can- incorrectly stating Roger Swarbrick FINAL NOTICE personal pledge to get out and cer. The Foundation receives no had died in the article about the end of shake a bucket herself. government funding and relies an era for the family law business AUCTION When the Foundation put out on the generosity of New Zea- published last Thursday. the call for volunteers to collect landers. The article contained a number of during Appeal Week from March 8 This year’s target is to sell references to Richard Swarbrick’s late to 14, she was one of the first to put 75,000 beads, representing each great grandfather (Arthur), late up her hand. of the treatments and proce- grandfather (August) and his father The One News Presenter and dures children with cancer (Roger). mother of two came on board as the undertake annually. The latter, a noted historian as well Child Cancer Foundation’s official To volunteer as a street col- as solicitor, is enjoying his retire- ambassador last year and is keen to lector please call the Child Can- ment. team up once again to help raise cer Foundation on 0800 244 544 The article also described Richard money and awareness for the up to [email protected] Swarbrick’s wife, Diane, as a solicitor 900 families supported by CCF each or register online at for the company at one time — she was year. www.childcancer.org.nz in fact practice manager. insect screens
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Phil Simms has won in Auckland. If you wish to advertise your related products or services, the New Zealand men’s It has been a remark- call Heather or Dorinda on 871 5151 under-16 octathlon cham- able past fortnight of pionship for the second highs, culminating in his year running with selection as a member of another phenomenal per- the New Zealand Youth formance. Olympics/Oceania under In doing so, the out- 18 team to compete at the standing Te Awamutu Australian under 20 allrounder upstaged the championships in Sydney best multi event athletes next month. in New Zealand at Porritt Club-mate Katherine Stadium over the week- Camp is also off to a flyer NOW OPEN IN TE AWAMUTU end. in 2010, being named in Simms opened his the Athletics New Zea- NEW YEAR, NEW YOU account on Saturday, pro- land ‘RIO 2016’ squad. ducing four personal This squad is a group The time is NOW! bests in the 100m (11.12), of young athletes that • Lose weight safely & permanently long jump (6.44m), shot Athletic New Zealand put (11.82m) and 400m believes have the talent to • Medically & scientifi cally based (51.64). represent New Zealand at • Everyday food He ended the day in the Olympics in 2016. • Individualised programme first place, 309 points Camp had her first out- • FREE weekly coaching sessions for one year clear of his rivals. ing for 2010 at an open Having the luxury of meet in Wanganui, pro- such a commanding lead, ducing a personal best Rutene Simms knew consistency 400m time of 55.76 seconds was the key to retaining — clearly placing her at lost 110kg ONLY $21 his title on Sunday. No. 2 in New Zealand, out A WEEK* The overall win and of all 400m female in 23 New Zealand title were athletes. months clinched by winning the Her next target is 55.24 110m hurdles, recording a to gain selection for the 0508 SURESLIM personal best (1.84m) in World Junior Champion- www.sureslim.co.nz the high jump, producing ships in Canada in July, a throw just outside his 2010. 162 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu best in the javelin, and This weekend Camp Phone 0508 7873 7546 cruising to second place will be competing in the Open: Mon 8am-4pm, 7295208AA in the 1000m. 400m at the New Zealand Tue 9am-5pm, Thu 11am-7pm His coach, Neal Webb verses Australia under [email protected] was stoked with the 21’s test to be held at result. Waitakere, Auckland. *Conditions Apply, NO INTEREST & NO DEPOSIT! ‘‘Not many athletes Coach Webb is excited win back to back titles at about the opportunities It’s not you, New Zealand champion- that are ahead of his two it’s your metabolism
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FORMAL Church Services Public Notices Move Of God NOTICES Ministries Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board 6270385AA "HEALING MEETINGS" Birthday Greetings Deaths Wednesdays and Thursdays, HE PÃNUI HE PÃNUI HE PÃNUI HE PÃNUI HE PÃNUI 8.30pm, at Scout Hall appy 60th H All Welcome 2010 GRANTS birthday Keith The Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board welcomes Lost and Found applicants for Maniapoto Grants for 2010. PRESCRIPTION glasses, The 2010 Grant round commenced December 1, 2009 VAN DE STEEG found on College Street, Dirk. town end on Friday, and closes February 28, 2010. On Saturday, February 12. Please call There are three categories of Grants - Educational, 7304759AA February 13, 2010, in to the Te Awamutu suddenly but Courier Office to pick Social and Community and Cultural. peacefully at Waikato them up or phone us on Applicants must be of Ngãti Maniapoto and Hospital surrounded 871-5151. by his family. Dearly registered on the Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board tribal loved husband of Flo, register. loved father and Personal father-in-law of Susan, Application forms may be obtained by 7308286AA Steven and Julie, Les A BABY? Planned or contacting the MMTB offi ce - From all your family and Helen. Much loved unplanned! Know your (07) 878-6234, via email offi ce@maniapoto. grandad of Corey, options. Phone Preg- co.nz or by downloading from our website Chantelle, Kieran and nancy Counselling Gerrit. Services collect (07) www.maniapoto.iwi.nz. 855-5779 - 24 hours a day. A service will be held at NOTE: Applications CLOSE February 28, 2010. Alexandra House Engagements Chapel, 570 Alexandra PHONE James Parlane, HORTON — HEWITT Street, Te Awamutu Solicitor, 870-4991. Wayne and Bev on Wednesday, together with Allan February 17, 2010, at and Gayle of Tauranga 11.00am followed by a have much pleasure in private cremation. Hi Mark, announcing the engagement of Jeremy We all thoroughly enjoyed and Kathryn. Love and your film, "Percy Jack- best wishes from us son", very much (all ages all. present). It’s a tremendously entertaining fun- adventure treat. VAN DE STEEG I would recommend this Acknowledgements Dirk. film to anyone at all. SHAW Loved father and All the cast were Mary Isabell. father-in-law of Steven extremely good and the Bruce, Olive, Keith and Julie. effects were really well and families wish to Treasured grandad of done with some great sincerely thank our Corey and Chantelle. scenery. friends, neighbours "There are no The story is very easy and family for the goodbyes for us, going and it holds your expressions of support wherever you are. attention the whole time. extended during the You will always It should have got a "PG" illness and subsequent be in our hearts. certificate, not an "M". death of our mother, WARWICK Regards, Allan. grandmother and Patrick Walter (Pat). great grandmother. On February 9, 2010 at Your cards, flowers, Orini. Dearly loved Meetings baking, visits and husband of Angie (nee phone calls were very Thomson). much appreciated. To A service for Pat will be all who attended the held at the Alexandra KAWHIA service in celebration House Chapel, 570 of her life, we thank Alexandra Street, Te PONY CLUB you, especially the Awamutu on MEETING many who travelled Thursday, February 18 Agenda: Discuss the long distances. The at 11.30am, followed by kindness of so many private cremation. All clothing of Pony Club people is greatly communications to and Re-opening as a appreciated by us all. the Warwick Family, Riding Club. c/- PO Box 137, Te Past, Present and Awamutu. Future Welcome Te Awamutu Funeral at Kawhia Deaths Services FDANZ Bowling Club WARWICK February 17 2010 GRAHAM Pat. at 7.00pm. Helen Isabel (nee Respected and loved Contact (07) 871-0131 Rattray). son-in-law of Olive Passed away Thomson and brother- peacefully on Sunday in-law of Maurice and February 14, 2010. Pam Thomson (Te Public Notices Aged 92 years. Loved Awamutu), and Alan wife of the late Ned. and Chris Thomson Loved mother and (Cambridge). Loved TE AWAMUTU mother-in-law of uncle of Erin and Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board Monty, Rosemary and Blair, Rory and CONTINUING Malcolm, Heather, Cullyn. Marae Development hui Glenda and Michael, EDUCATION Iona and Dave, In Memoriam Wednesday, When: Friday, February 26, 2010 Adrienne and Colin MITCHELL February 17, 10.00am Where: and Lisa and Richard. Te Kopua Marae, Morgan Road, Pokuru John McDonald. Waipa Workingmen’s Põwhiri: Special aunty of Raa. Club 9.30am (hui starts at 10.00am) Loved nana/gran of One year ago, Rebecca, Anna and February 16, 2009. Speaker: AGENDA Warren; Rachael and "To us you were Dr Maureen Marra • Mihi Karakia Brett; Morgan and so special, Director of Oliver; Teresa and What more is there Continuing Education • Introduction - Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board (MMTB) Alexander; Talitha to say, University of Waikato • MoH - Water System/s improvement and funding and Asherlina; Lisa We only wish with all Topic: (DWAP) and Jordan; Bryn and our hearts, Reflects her love of • Tãonga Protection (NZ Fire Service) Cari. Great gran to That you were earth sciences and Harrison, Katelyn, here today." researching insect • Break for Kai 1/2 hr Zara, Cameron and Your loving wife May, fossils in sediments. • Historic Places Trust Jack. At home with sons Stephen, Grant, Everybody Welcome her Lord and saviour. Kerry, Paul and • Archiving Te Papa A service for Helen will families. • MMTB Marae Development be held at St David’s Presbyterian Church, Naumai, haere mai! Ranfurly Street, All enquiries to: Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board Otorohanga on Wednesday February P O Box 36, Te Kuiti 17 at 2.00pm followed Phone: (07) 878-6234 or by interment at The freephone 0800 66-8285 Otorohanga Cemetery. 7304798AA All communications to Fax: (07) 878-6409 the Graham Family, Email: offi [email protected]
C/- PO Box 137, Te Awamutu.— 6855608AA NO PAPER DELIVERED? Call for people interested in assisting Marae Development Te Awamutu Funeral Attend and be informed Services FDANZ PHONE 870-4540 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 17 Public Notices For Sale Livestock & Poultry Odds & Ends Board And Residence ACCOMMODATION TE AWAMUTU SPORTS PUBLIC NOTICE MIRROR, oval, cheval, wanted by single male, FIREWOOD GRAZING GRAZING suitable for dressing house trained. Phone Section 64(3) 3 3 5m - $160, 10m - $290 MAIZE, approx 4.5 MAIZE silage available table, $40.00. Phone (027) 319-2283. BOXING CLUB Sale of Liquor Act delivered. Expected hectares, Te Kawa area. from mid March 871-5998. 1989 shortage this winter, Phone 8711-581. onwards, variety planted Flatmates Phone (07) 873-9190 is 33J56 Te Awamutu RUG wool, various Wish to notify that their Annual Michael Joseph evenings, mobile (021) UNIFORMS area, price on colours, 3.8kg, $35. Phone FLATMATE wanted - Henderson and 617-349. application, complete job 871-6267. outside room. Phone General Meeting will be at 8:15pm St Patrick’s school available. Phone 871-5922 or (021) 419-119. Faye Noreen uniforms, very good on Tuesday February 23 at the Anthony (021) 821-809 or SLIDE, plastic, 1.5m high, FLATMATE wanted to Henderson, propri- quality, 65% cotton, 871-2726. clubrooms. Hi Mark, summer blue polo and 1.8m long, $45. Phone share farm cottage, etors, have made ap- Also, we have now started our We all thoroughly sports polo, all sizes, $10 GRAZING 871-6252. Cambridge/Te Awamutu plication to the Waipa enjoyed your film, each. Phone 870-6468. Road, reliable and easy casual boxers fi tness classes on AVAILABLE grazing on District Licensing "Percy Jackson", very going, $100 p/wk. Phone Monday 6.30pm-8.00pm. proven grazing farms, Vehicles Wanted (021) 268-5441 evenings. Agency at Te Awam- much (all ages pre- WALL UNIT competitive rates. Con- utu for the renewal sent). LARGE, mainly black tact Tony (027) 499-9125 HUGE room in big of an On-Licence in It’s a tremendously with gold trim, drinks www.nzgrazing.co.nz. modern house, close to entertaining fun- cabinet, three draws, A1 Service town, $120 p/wk incl respect of the premis- adventure treat. three cupboards, three GRAZING Wanted - power/Sky TV. Phone es situated at 423 I would recommend large glass display areas, (027) 406-1497. GRAZING available, long DEAD CARS this film to anyone at nine glass shelves, length Alexandra Street, Te or short term, Honikiwi, all. 1780mm, base width Best Dollars Awamutu and known Otorohanga, contact For Lease All the cast were 400mm, height 1775mm, Warren (07) 873-0796 or SLEEPOUT single room, as The Redoubt Bar extremely good and width top unit 230mm, the effects were really (021) 370-888. 4x 2.4 mtrs, ideal for and Eatery. excellent condition. spare room, $40 p/wk, well done with some Phone 871-7797 after 7pm, The general nature of great scenery. GRAZING free delivery if taken long can email photo. $250.00 term. Phone 870-4990. the business conduct- The story is very easy ono. HORSE grazing, close to ed under the licence is going and it holds your town. Phone (021) Get that car outa there! Bar and Eatery. attention the whole 051-0501 or (07) 863-5430. To Let The days on which and time. FRESH KAWHIA the hours during which It should have got a "PG" certificate, not an FLOUNDER Odds & Ends LOCALLY OWNEDOWNED Hi Mark, the liquor is intended "M". to be sold under the Northern end BEACH bike, ladies, 12 & OPERATEDOPERATED We all thoroughly Regards, Allan. of Kihikihi speed, white, $45. Phone Phone 870-2200 enjoyed your film,
licence are: Monday 6136317AA 11.00am Wednesday 870-1075. "Percy Jackson", very to Saturday, 9.00am February 17 Te Awamutu or much (all ages pre- to 2.00am the follow- BROMELIADS for sale, $5 (0800) CAR DUMP Sports Notices to $20 each. Phone (027) sent). ing day and Sunday 222-7976. It’s a tremendously 9.00am to midnight. entertaining fun- WANT SOME LAUGHS? SENIOR DOOR, mahogany, 197cm adventure treat. The application may x 76 cm, $49.95. Phone Fruit & Vegetables I would recommend be inspected during TRAINING 871-7178. COME TO WRITING GROUP ordinary offi ce hours 0800 this film to anyone at ORGANICALLY grown all. at the offi ce of the fruit and vegetables, FREE 4 DEAD All the cast were Phone Sally 871-7541 Waipa District Coun- TONIGHT delivered daily, order extremely good and cil, District Licensing Tuesday February 16 from Natures Pantry. PALLETS the effects were really Anne 872-7761 7289914AA CARS Agency, Bank Street, 6.30pm sharp GREAT for firewood or well done with some Te Awamutu. Wanted to Buy storage. Phone our office 0800 43 32 32 great scenery. Logan (027) 427-6476 or Exchange on 871-5151. 6880180AA Any person who is en- DEAD CARS, The story is very easy Dex (027) 560-6731 KIDS bike, 14 inch, red, going and it holds your titled to object and who WANTED TRUCKS & SCRAPMETAL attention the whole HAMILTON return wishes to object to the 7312990AA good condition, first bike. $22 KING size inflatable air Phone (021) 715-652. CASH PAID/FREE PICKUP time. grant of application bed. Phone (021) 521-948. Ph/Txt Andy: It should have got a may, not later than 10 PREMIER MATTRESSES, "PG" certificate, not an innersprung, two single, ANDREW CROWLEY "M". Want toto travel travel to to Hamilton Hamilton working days after the NETBALL 2010 one double, $20 each. 027 453 7637 date of the fi rst publi- Phone 870-3320. Regards, Allan. at thethe weekends? weekends? cation of notice of the Looking for a new challenge or just a MIDGET hoist, cord Try Dalroy Coaches application in a news- operated, breaking strain paper in accordance change? 1000 lbs, $35.00. Phone Stock Auctions Adult $22 return with the Act, fi le a no- Wanderers Netball 872-8107. Child $14 tice in writing of the Premier 1 and 2 Trials objection with the Sec- Wednesday Auctions
Seniors $20 7311618AA retary of the District Licensing Agency at February 17, 6.00pm Otorohanga Netball Bookings in person at the Information Centre Waipa District Coun- 7310705AA cil, Private Bag 2402, Courts TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board & Te Awamutu 3840. Phone/text Thursday, February 18, 11.00am start Maniapoto Fisheries Trust This is the fi rst publi- 0272-404026 for more cation of this notice. information. New Location:Te Awamutu Saleyards combined 7313234AA players very welcome. Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu HUI A TAU 2010 Sale Comprising: WHEN: Saturday February 20, 2010 Sports Notices 11.00am Prime & Boners WHERE: Te Kuiti Pa, Te Kuiti 10 Fat Cattle PÕWHIRI: 9.00am (Kapu tî available from 8.30am 80 Boners with meeting starting at 10.00am) Senior Store Cattle AGENDA 10 2 yr str & heifers • Apologies Rugby Muster 30 ylg beef x strs & heifers • 2009 Hui-a-Tau Minutes and Matters Arising 30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers • MMTB and MFT Annual Report Presentation Sunday, February 21, 11.00am 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves • MMTB Financial Statements for period ended 15 Four day calves 7304668AA at Kihikihi Rugby Club September 30, 2009 20 Prime Lambs • MFT Financial Statements for period ended Coach: Mitai Tuuta 30 Store Lambs September 30, 2009 Contact: D Smith 871-5467 • Te Kûpenga o Maniapoto Ltd Annual Report *WANTED* 7313196AA Presentation Quotes on WNR Fries heifers F12 and better • General Business top money paid. High BW MT Cows. Nau mai haere mai tãtou katoa! Junior Rugby All enquiries to: Maniapoto Mãori Trust Board, All enquiries to: PO Box 36, Te Kuiti - Phone (07) 878-6234 or Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 freephone 0800 66 8285, Fax (07) 878-6409, Wanting Coaches and Managers for 2010 Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092
email offi [email protected] 7306429AA Contact: A Phillips 870-4901 Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063 Maniapoto Iwi Tribal Register - Update your Tribal Everyone Welcome Register information by calling 0800 66 8285 and Steve Old (027) 471-2807 or (07) 871-9245 asking for Dawn Magner
Phone CLASSIFIEDS FACTOR today!! X issue 871-5151 Book your space now MARCH DON’T MISS in our(Deadline for bookings February 22) OUT!! 18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 To Let Hire Services Trade Services Trade Services Employment Vacancies Employment Vacancies FOUR bedroom house, BOUNCY castle for hire. double lock up garage, Phone 871-6410. All Exterior Cleaning six kilometres south, Johnny Nelson MEATEATER references required, $220 Photography WASHBRIGHT HOMEKILLS LTD p/wk. Phone 871-7463. DOUBLE Exposure HOMELY four bedroom Photography - Weddings MOSS, ALGAE, Killing and house, garage, fully and family groups, all LICHEN TREATMENT processing EXCAVATOR fenced, Parawera, school digital, experienced bus at the gate ( primary photographers, reason- Low Pressure Phone 871-9995 OPERATOR and secondary ) $400 able rates. Text your Colorsteel roofs p/wk. Phone 871-6661. name and address to (021) Roof spray, Tiles and We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to ONE bedroom unit in Te 896-702 for a free informa- join our team. Kawa. Phone 072122995. tion pack. www.double- Decromastic roofs PLUMBING PIRONGIA, three exposure.co.nz. Rotary clean, pavers, Our Company services Te Awamutu, Cambridge, bedroom house, double driveways and footpaths AFFORDABLERATES Otorohanga and surrounding districts. garage, fully fenced, Trade Services backs on to school, $280 Commercial buildings Phone Colin The person we are seeking should possess the p/wk plus water rates. 7275523AA Phone (027) 476-3347 (027) 498-9022 following: Phone (0274) 546-030. or 871-7389 or 870-6244 anytime 1) Experience in farm drainage and earthmoving. STUDIO room, single garage. Phone (027) 2) The ability to work unsupervised. 589-6416. TERRY LASENBY A1 SELF 3) Attention to detail, accurate docket work, good THREE bedroom house, communication skills and a positive attitude. garage, close to town, BUILDER STORAGE $290 p/wk. Phone (027) New facility, many sizes, 4) The ability to drive a truck and trailer, grader or 589-6416. bulldozer would be an advantage. SECURITY by DESIGN BATHROOMS For For all your good rates, security and TWO bedroom flat, not 7250648AA If this sounds like you, please apply to: is now calling for applicants to fi ll an offi ce suitable for children due specialist bathroom building requirements seven day access. 7311596AA to other use of property design and accessories. 7163677AA 870-1234 A/hrs Phone 871-3332 Charles Sicely, Operations Manager intermediate position. and location, $160 p/wk. We do the lot! Call Pratts or (021) 912-900 Phone 870-6610 or (027) 220-1417 Phone 870-4990. 870-5020. (027) 496-4656 This position will require a motivated self TWO bedroom house, BRIAN Krippner starter, with experience in general day to single garage, $250 p/wk, building, Advanced trade Property & Home day running of a business including accounts pets allowed. Phone (027) qualified, alterations and Maintenance payable and receivable, payroll and gst. 589-6416. additions, maintenance, expol/pink batts, no job You will also be responsible for liaising with to small. Phone (027) GAS PART TIME BAR 255-5753 or 870-6462. Full gas servicing and clients; previous sales experience would be installation service. Call STEWARD REQUIRED highly benefi cial. CAR PROBLEMS Pratts today. 870-5020. Property & Home HOW convenient is this? Maintenance Please forward your CV with covering letter Tyre and Tune Centre ROOFS to: Jess, PO Box 475, Te Awamutu. tyres, WOF, servicing, all Re-screwing roofs, save A vacancy has arisen in our modern Chartered mechanical work under CLARKE’S thousands. Call Pratts Club for a part time Bar Steward. Applications close February 19 one roof, 21 Bond Road. 870-5020. 7303132AA Phone 871-3267. CARPET WATERBLASTING - The position will ideally suit a mature person Employment Employment Wanted Phone Ultra Clean CLEANING who is able to work rostered shifts over seven Wanted to Rent 871-6662 today! For your carpet and Vacancies EXPERIENCED relief DRAINAGE days. The work will be mainly evenings (but milker available. Phone HOUSE for married WINDOWS cleaned by the upholstery cleaning. WINNERS earn their Donny 871-9890. couple in Te Awamutu, No job too big experts. Phone Ultra Phone Keith, not late nights) and will predominately cover deserved future at Kip Pirongia area, would con- or too small - Clean 871-6662. mobile Thursday through to Sunday. McGrath. Phone (027) FENCING sider helping with 279-5244. WE DO IT ALL! (027) 280-0790 Experience would be a defi nite advantage but FARM - Residential - milkings for farm cot- or 871-4930 Lifestyle, for all your tage. Phone Natalia (021) Phone 870-6244 or is not essential as training will be provided but We aim to please fencing requirements, 605-613. Colin (027) 498-9022 a full driver’s licence and the ability to drive the experience and quality SHORT term let/house Property & Home Maintenance courtesy van is a must. guaranteed. Phone (07) sit, mid March - July, 827-1849 or mobile (027) while building, lock up Hi Mark, Please apply in writing with a 473-0001. garage and fenced copy of a current CV to: WANTED 50/50 property preferred, two We all thoroughly sharemilking position,
The Manager, PO Box 307, Te Awamutu. 7299197AA adults, old Labrador dog. enjoyed your film, 200 to 450 cows for tenth Phone 870-3374. "Percy Jackson", very Try our authentic no-pressure house washing Club Workingmen’s Waipa Applications close on February 23, 2010 and eleventh season by THREE bedroom house, enthusiastic and much (all ages pre- 7187879AA Te Awamutu area, sent). plus fl y and spider treatment experienced farmer of 15 married couple with It’s a tremendously Residential and commercial buildings years, prefer Pirongia or baby, from March 20, entertaining fun- Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces Paterangi or Te Pahu $250-300. Phone 871-7178 adventure treat. For your free quote phone area. Phone John on or (027) 780-6075. I would recommend 0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205 871-9943. this film to anyone at Gardening & all. Email: offi [email protected] - www.softwash.co.nz Landscaping All the cast were $$$$$ extremely good and Employment Vacancies the effects were really NEWSPRINT ends for GARDENER well done with some sale at Te Awamutu RON Elder for all your great scenery. Courier Office, 336 Need help? garden maintenance. Alexandra Street. The story is very easy Phone: (07) 871-3176 Phone 871-4282 or (021) going and it holds your Phone 871-5151. 254-5875. attention the whole KELLY & BRYANT $$$$$ CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD time. 6151524AA-08-05-20 TREE CARE It should have got a GROUNDZONE Tree "PG" certificate, not an Farm Employment Care. Pruning, removal, "M". stump grinding, wood Regards, Allan. splitting, consultancy. LOWER ORDER SHAREMILKER Qualified, professional 60,000ms 160 cows arborists. Phone Nathan Hughes (07) 823-8183. All pasture based BOBCAT 10 minutes to Te Awamutu Financial Owner erat Are you strong in herd and pasture Op or skills, efficient, with a top work ethic? MORTGAGE Trevor Send your CV to: Peters BROKER 25% Sharemilk, C/- PO Box 1, Te Awamutu Member of: 027 515 6519 NZMBA 07 871 1971 Holiday Accommodation 6151460AA-08-04-17 Phone Christine Rosetown Bobcat Ltd 871-3176 (021) 545-302 Financial CHALET FOR SALE On Mount Mauganui Camp Site Size 6 x 3.6. Gas hot water and power. “WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE COUNT” Fully furnished - plus Storage Box. Immaculate Condition. Temp Receptionist/Admin Clerk Lease paid to April 30, 2010. View Trade Me. $33,000. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and Phone (07) 871-5691 or (027) 211-1112 enthusiastic Receptionist/Administration Clerk to join this leading Agricultural Contractor in Te Awamutu, lively and fast paced. We are looking for a bright switched on candidate to be our voice and face. Must have good telephone and communication skills, good computer skills are a must. Initiative, fl exibility and reliability, stress tolerant are required. If you fi t the above criteria, by not later than February 25, 2010 7308298AA email CV to: [email protected] Fax: (07) 872-0001 or post to: John Austin Ltd, 348 Te Mawhai Road, RD 5, Te Awamutu 3875 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 19
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www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier Lady GaGa live at Vector Celebrate Lady GaGa the ideal precursor to her performing at Auckland’s forthcoming Auckland Vector Arena on Satur- shows. day, March 13 (Sold out) There’s everything and Sunday March, 14 by that’s good about Lady winning her new album Gaga including new The Fame Monster. singles in Bad Romance Raunchy electro-pop and Telephone, as well as a Sherlock Holmes New Yorker Lady GaGa is loving ABBA spoof in set to strut her stuff at Alejandro. After finally catching serial killer and occult 7304077AA Auckland’s premier con- The Fame Monster ‘sorcerer’ Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth cert venue on March 13 builds upon those Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson can and 14 when she returns strengths exhibited on close yet another successful case. to headline her own The Fame, offering a But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from shows after rave reviews credible expansion of the the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes Thursday of her support of The debut, and suggesting must take up the hunt once again. Pussycat Dolls here last she’s not just a fleeting Contending with his partner’s new fiance´e and February 18 year. pop phenomenon. the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless Lady Gaga has come With her first show detective must unravel the clues that will lead him 9.45am from behind the scenes — sold out and the second into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black Sergeant having been a songwriter one rapidly heading that magic. for many popular names way you’ll need to be in Paul Francis including the Pussycat quick to avoid disappoint- Educating Children on Dolls. ment. Bullying, Tagging... Taking her name from You’ll be dancing in the Queen song Radio Gaga after a Described by Gaga as being the aisles for this one! Venue: Te Awamutu record producer compared her ‘about how anyone can feel fam- Tickets from Ticketmaster CambridgeArts & Crafts Fair vocal style to that of Freddie Mer- ous’, The Fame has spawned four To be in to win simply put your Bible Chapel cury, she ‘married’ a lot of different singles — Just Dance, Poker Face, name, address and daytime phone SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2010 Phone: Sally Shierlaw genres to produce her debut effort Lovegame and Paparazzi, the first number on the back of a standard 870 2074 The Fame. of which was nominated for Best sized envelope, address it to the 9am to 12noon It trafficked in retro dancefloor Dance Recording at the 51st Lady GaGa CD Competition and Come along... we’d glamour, and was fun, stylish, and, Grammy Awards. make sure it reaches our office by Book a stall love to see you! danceable. Check out The Fame Monster as 5pm, Friday. call 07 827 6523 now! A gold coin donation is All profi ts from stall hire goes appreciated to to support our communities help cover costs Popular artists returning for 20th year Licensed CRECHE available Te Awamutu Country Variety back many of our popular previous 7307073AA Club welcomes Dennis Chadwick guests throughout the year. from Hamilton (right) as their ‘‘Dennis Chadwick is our first. special guest artist this Sunday He is a country crooner who sings (1pm - 4.30pm) at the Te Awamutu old favourites. RSA Club. ‘‘Members of the public are TACVC president Celia Baker welcome to come along and enjoy says they are fortunate to have the our afternoon of good country use of the local RSA Club. entertainment with Dennis, TA ‘‘We will continue to stage our Club members and our own club monthly meetings there until band.’’ Classic Cinema: IT’S COMPLICATED M extensions to our regular venue, Other guests set to return during TUE 5:30 & 7:50, the Methodist Church complex, is the year include June Armstrong, DR ZHIVAGO MON (FEB 22) 5:45 completed. Nanett Sutherland, Joy Adams, Ted WED 10:00, 5:30 & 7:50, ‘‘This is the club’s twentieth Standen, Wendy Thornton, Shirley Metropolitan Opera: THU 5:40 & 8:00, birthday year and we are inviting Maxted and Tony Bramsen. AIDA MON 5:45, FRI 10:00, 5:40 & 8:00,
7304515AA TURANDOT (MAR 1) 5:45 SAT 5:25, SUN 3:25 BAIN LIQUIDS DISPOSAL World’s Greatest Ballets: SHERLOCK HOLMES M SWAN LAKE (MAR 8 & 10) THU, FRI & SAT 7:50, SUN 5:50 MON 5:45, WED 10:00, -50TH ANNUAL- DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO M MORGANS? M TUE 5:35, SAT 6:05, SUN 4:05 TUE 8:20, WED 6:15, SAT 3:40, WAIKATO FINAL SUN 1:40 Wed 17th 5.30pm Membership draw PERCY JACKSON Thu 18th 1pm Housie & THE LIGHTNING THIEF M TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE M 5.30pm to 7pm Restaurant open TUE 5:40 & 8:00, TUE 6:15, WED 8:20, RODEO WED 10:10, 5:40 & 8:00, Fri 19th 12noon to 2pm Restaurant Open THU, FRI & SAT 5:45, SUN 3:45 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership draw THU 5:50 & 8:10, 6.05pm Restaurant open Friday night Buffet FRI 10:10, 5:50 & 8:10, COCO AVANT CHANEL M Saturday, February 20, 2010 Sat 20th 12noon to 2pm Restaurant open SAT 3:20, 5:55 & 8:15, TUE 6:05, SAT 1:30, SUN 11:30 5.30pm to 8.30pm Restaurant open SUN 1:20, 3:55 & 6:15 Kihikihi Domain, 8.30am MY SISTER’S KEEPER M Sun 21st 1pm Club Open Country Variety Club get-together GIRL WITH THE WED 10:20 & 5:35, THU 5:35, 5.30pm Restaurant open for Sunday carvery DRAGON TATTOO R16 FRI 10:20 & 5:35, SAT 1:25, SUN 11:25 ANNIVERSARY DINNER Mon 22nd 12noon Restaurant open for pot luck lunch TUE 7:30, WED 7:40, THU & FRI 7:35, Saturday, February 20 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw SAT 3:25 & 7:55, SUN 1:25 & 5:55 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE PG 5.30pm to 8.30pm Restaurant open WED 6:05, SAT 3:30, FINAL SUN 1:30 For Reunion tickets ph Shelly 07 872 4779 EDGE OF DARKNESS Tues 23rd 1pm 500 Card Club TUE & WED 8:10, THU & FRI 7:40, FANTASTIC MR. FOX PG The Clubrooms are open to members invited SAT 8:05, SUN 6:05 THU & FRI 5:55, SAT 3:50, SUN 1:50 guests and members of affi liated clubs.
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