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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Raindrops keep Beads signify brave battle By Cathy Asplin falling ... Samantha Turnwald looks much like your After a relatively dry fi ve or average four year old - bright, bubbly, beautiful. six weeks, rain over recent days Her eyes sparkle as the camera takes her photo has been welcomed by farmers and she looks a picture of health. and gardeners alike. But the beads around her neck tell a very dif- Kihikihi weather watchers ferent story - they represent how much she has John and Margaret Nicholls re- been through to make it to her fourth birthday port that they had more rain in on Monday. the last few days (28 mm) than Each pretty ‘bead of courage’ represents a they had throughout February part of her battle against cancer - one for each (21mm), as did most local areas. scan, one for hair loss, one for each blood trans- It was far from their driest fusion, one for each round of chemotherapy, one February of recent years how- for each visit to the operating theatre. ever, with 2000 seeing just 8mm When Samantha was just 15 months old and in the month. struggling to walk - unlike twin sister Lucy - Te Awamutu had 62mm this her parents Jo and Mark noticed the right side week, Pirongia 91mm and Te of her stomach was getting harder. Pahu 93mm. After doctors visits and scans Samantha’s parents were given the grim news that she had Seats replaced, a tumour on her liver called a hepatoblastoma and secondary spots on her liver. not lost She was the fi rst Waikato Hospital patient Waipa District Council has in 80 years to be diagnosed with a hepatoblas- approved Te Awamutu Com- toma. A biopsy confi rmed stage four cancer (out munity Board’s recommenda- of fi ve) and the prognosis wasn’t good. tion to have public seats in the SHOCK NEWS ‘BIT OF A BLUR’ main street area replaced. Mark says the news came as a bit of a blur. The proposal has generated “I remember wanting to cry and thinking this plenty of debate, although is like a death sentence. You don’t understand some of it caused by a misun- what’s happening and think you’ll lose your derstanding that the brick seat- child.” ing areas were to be removed Samantha left home at Ohaupo for Starship without replacement. Hospital in Auckland and started chemothera- The Board wanted them re- py immediately. placed with more suitable seat- Jo says once they could focus on her treat- ing. (See Hazel Barnes’ column REWI Street Kindergarten pupil Samantha Turnwald (4) shows the beads that document her battle with cancer. Support beads are a feature of this year’s Child Cancer Foundation ment plan and get into some sort of routine it inside today’s issue.) didn’t seem quite so overwhelming. Appeal and Sam is the ‘face’ of the appeal which launched yesterday. 074071AD “We were also very lucky that Sam responded Relay for Life so well to treatment.” Hamilton Relay For Life She received seven rounds of chemotherapy, kicks into gear from 4pm this Tax dodger owned dairy here with each lasting two to three days at a time. Saturday. She then had part of her infected liver and her The 21-hour overnight Inland Revenue has welcomed the six- mortgage and that he hadn’t declared that gall bladder removed. Surgery was followed by fundraiser for the Waikato/Bay month jail sentence imposed on the owner income in his tax returns. more chemotherapy. of Plenty Cancer Society is of the Dinsdale Dairy, prosecuted for hiding At a later interview he admitted to the The treatment has left her with some lasting also an important and fun turnover details. fi ndings of the investigators that he had in side effects, however. social event. Minesh Kumar Patel, aged 40, ran the fact failed to declare $365,055 from the vari- “Her liver doesn’t function at full capacity Erin Mitchell, event co-ordi- Dinsdale Dairy in Dinsdale Road, Hamil- ous dairies’ takings in his tax returns from and she has high-tone hearing loss. As her gall nator, says she is thrilled by ton. the time he started business in Auckland. bladder was removed she also has to be very the response from the people He had earlier pleaded guilty to 39 Neil Lewer, of Inland Revenue, said it is a careful with her diet. of the Waikato region with a charges of wilfully fi ling false returns for myth that tax fraud is a victimless crime. “She requires six monthly check-ups, but she record number of 150 teams GST, Income Tax and Family Support, from “Taxes fund schools, hospitals, roads and is in remission and doesn’t remember much taking part at Claudelands 1998 to 2004. The total sum of tax evaded other community resources. People who rip about the ordeal at all now.” Events Centre, including sev- was $142,195. off the system are stealing from the com- The Turnwalds say they received tremendous eral from Te Awamutu. In the Hamilton District Court on Friday, munity,” said Mr Lewer, Hamilton area support from family, friends and the Cancer The public can also take part Patel was sentenced to six months jail on manager investigations. Foundation during Samantha’s battle. in some of the relay’s special each of the 39 charges, to be served concur- The tax system in New Zealand relies on “That’s why we decided to put her forward as moments, such as the opening rently. He was granted leave to apply for honesty and ethical behaviour from taxpay- the face of this year’s appeal. Survivors’ Lap (4pm) and the home detention. ers. “We wanted to give something back to the Candlelight Ceremony (9pm), The court had earlier heard that Patel “When someone evades tax it makes it Child Cancer Foundation, in particular, for its without registering a team. En- and his wife set up a partnership in Sep- very diffi cult for honest businesses to com- practical support during her sickness.” try is by gold coin donation. tember 1997, and fi rst leased a dairy in pete.” SUPPORT BEADS Auckland, before buying the Dinsdale Dairy Anyone having trouble paying their tax People who donate $4 or more to the Child Savings over in December 1999. They also bought the Top should contact Inland Revenue, said Mr Cancer Foundation can receive a ‘support bead’ Daylight Saving ends on Sun- of The Town Dairy in Te Awamutu in Octo- Lewer. in return. day, with 3am becoming 2am. ber 2002, selling it in December 2004. “The fi rst thing you should do is fi le your They are available from Retravision, Mad Background information on At the fi rst interview with Inland Rev- returns, even if you can’t pay the tax owing. Butcher, JK Kids, Hyundai and Professional daylight saving can be found at enue, Patel made a partial disclosure that In most cases, we can arrange for you to Real Estate branches. www.dia.govt.nz he had deposited takings from the dairy pay your tax by instalments over a period Donation may also be made via the website into his home loan account to reduce his of time.” www.childcancer.org.nz

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Tristar Group purchased the prop- erty, which has twice been proposed for development in the past, but not completed, and designed 77 residen- tial properties on the sloping land and a retirement village of 50 sections on the fl at land. Major earthworks are being under- taken by Te Awamutu civil contractors Ramjac. The fi rm is also responsible for service installations, such as water, stormwater, TO PLAN: Project overseer Bernie Milne (left) of Focus Surveying and Resource Management and contractor Caine Tukua of Ramjac Civil The aim is to re-contour the site to Contracting check progress on the Rosehill Development. Flat land behind the mounds is destined to become a retirement village and provide good building platforms with residential sections on the western and southern slopes will be serviced by newly formed cul-de-sacs as pictured right. 074073AD views for all sections, while retaining have been required to form two ponds a natural look. to trap silt and control water run- Gleneagles Drive is being extended off into existing waterways and the from Picquet Hill Road, across the stormwater system. They are roughly lower land to join Cambridge Road. sited where permanent stormwater New sections are being serviced by control systems will be put in place. four new cul-de-sacs off that road. Mr Milne says the areas will con- At Tuesday night’s Te Awamutu toured to form a two tier catchment Community Board meeting proposed for stormwater in heavy weather roadnames, McCullough Lane, Rose- events. In all other circumstances the hearty Place, St Andrews Way and areas will be attractive park areas Laird Place, were approved. for the enjoyment and recreation of Mr Milne says consideration was residents. given to the Scottish connection of Another bonus of the earthworks existing Gleneagles Drive, and two is the improvement to an existing names from the road name list and reserve. two new names were chosen to con- Developers are using fi ll to raise the tinue the theme. gully to make it more accessible, while Mr Milne says such a large project still retaining existing trees. doesn’t progress without some hic- Nine hectares is being developed cups, but they haven’t had any major into residential sections averaging setbacks. He says nearby residents a little under 700m2. The remaining have been inconvenienced by the long three hectares of fl at land will be hours the contractors work, and some formed into a 50 400m2 section retire- have reported incidents. ment village with internal roading, a RAMJAC scrapers are dwarfed by the scale of the development. The temporary pond in the Mr Milne says the relatively nar- central walkway and its own bowling background is designed to contain silt, and prevent contamination of nearby waterways and row scrapers roll quite easily in soft green and community hall. the storm water system during the earthworks. There is another pond on the eastern boundary, soil, but experienced contractors can Residents will have their own title and both will eventually be converted into parks designed to contain and control stormwater in quickly right the machines. and home, all two or three bedroom heavy weather events. 074073BD As part of the project contractors dwellings. Pumpkins in spotlight at festival This Saturday’s Food and Wine Festival features the inaugural KIWI SAVER MADE EASY pumpkin growing com- petition. PHONE: Brian Baynes - David Samuel There will be catego- ries for largest pump- 07 871 4553 kins and best dressed 053TC004-07 pumpkins (entry forms will be available on the 074TC045-07 day or from the Infor- Peaceful in Pirongia mation Centre in Gorst Avenue beforehand). There will also be a MMicrodermabrasionicrodermabrasion pumpkin seed spitting contest. Less than 2 years old, 4 bedroom/2 bathroom house in a Local businesses quiet cul-de-sac. Great indoor/outdoor flow with patio. have sponsored some Air conditioning/heat pump, DVS, gas hot water and cook top. great prizes for these Two car internal garage and 2 car ideal shed. Fully fenced. competitions, including a digital camera from PPricedriced toto SELL...SELL... $540,000$540,000 IAL Strawbridges for the PPECIALEC winning school. 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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Record Toy Run response GREAT DEALS iinn KKihikihiihikihi 1991 Toyota Corolla 1.3XL 1995 Honda Odyssey 5 door liftback, 5spd, alpine stereo, 2.2 auto, 7 seater, ABS brakes, a great commuter, one for the new CD player, sunroof, alloy bargain hunter. wheels, special price.

$11650650 DRIVE AWAY $55995995 No Deposit $45 PER WEEK 1996 Mazda Neo 1997 Ford Courier 4x4 1500cc, 5spd, all electrics, CD player, Double cab 2.5 diesel, 5spd, DON JESSEN (front) on his Kawasaki 1300 Voyager, with local Toy Run display day organiser Grant 2 new tyres, very smart in silver, canopy, tuffdeck, CD player, 1 Dunstall in Alexandra Street on Friday. 075075AD great value. owner from new. By Grant Johnston was well and truly a record one. Waikato CCF covers a wide Te Awamutu residents were There were 45 bikes on dis- region. responsible for a record Toy Run play this year - star turn be- Mr Jessen has been on the response last week. ing Trevor Hall’s 1949 Vincent Toy Run for the past 14 years Organiser of the motorbike Black Shadow. - seven as a parent and the past display day in Te Awamutu on Also on show was Don and seven as a member of Ulysses Marilyn Jessen’s Kawasaki Friday on behalf of Ulysses Mo- Motorcycle Club. 1300 Voyager, with its custom torcycle Club, Grant Dunstall, He says the run provides toys built sidecar that takes three for child cancer patients and says over two trailer loads of children on the annual Toy Run $ $ toys and over $1300 was do- families and funds to help fami- 44995995 No Deposit $38 PER WEEK 1119951995 No Deposit $87.50 PER WEEK from Cambridge to Hamilton. lies to cope with often diffi cult nated in town. It was built for the couple’s * All figures quoted are for a 48 month term, subject to normal lending criteria The trailer, loaned each year son Zaan. He got to sit in the circumstances. by Kea Trailers, is a ‘cage’ type sidecar, but died in 2000 before He says the greatest reward with high sides - so fi lling it he could travel on his eighth for him is seeing the joy chil- Town & Country Motors more than twice over was a Toy Run. dren get out of the Toy Run, 41 Lyon Street, Kihikihi great effort. He was diagnosed with cancer riding in sidecars. Waikato Ltd Mr Dunstall has been organ- at one and a half years of age “I’ve seen children hang on Ph: 07 871 8183 ising the display day in town on and was eight and a half when especially for the Toy Run and Fax: 07 871 8165 - Email: [email protected] the Friday preceding the Sun- he passed away. then pass away soon after. One day Toy Run for child cancer His parents were heavily in- little girl who was a good friend www.townandcountrymotors.co.nz patients each year for 18 years. volved with assisting the Child of Zaan’s passed away just two Ph: Michael Bryant 0274 230119 He says this year’s response Cancer Foundation for 10 years. weeks after the Toy Run.” 074TC002-07

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 PAGE 5 074TC041-07 F EATURE Its all about Tree blocks State Highway KIDS Publishes Thursday 22 March

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HIGH winds felled a large limb from a Japanese Poplar across State Highway 3 just north of Te Awamutu yesterday afternoon. The obstacle saw traffi c in both lanes blocked for 15 minutes. Senior constable Bill Atkins of Waikato Highway Patrol praised the efforts of Waipa Networks staff members, Steven Cullen, Bill Brooks and Chris Harder, who had the road cleared quickly. 074076AD Bridge Club enjoys healthy start in 2007 sellmefree Te Awamutu Bridge Club Monday: A Stockwell/P Hobbs Kabel/N Pawley 3. Handicap, N/S: online has enjoyed good attendances 1, B Purdie/F Ross 2, M Parlane/R A Stockwell/M Parlane 1, M Berry/ It’s rare to be offered some- at its club nights so far this Holden 3. O Irwin 2, B Owen/K Hobbs 3. E/ thing that’s genuinely free. year. Tuesday, N/S: F Martin/V Barlow W: Q Kabel/N Pawley , F Ross/P 1, B Cox/P Lewis 2, T Bramwell/V And free market places in The club’s fi rst tournament Hobbs 2, J Stone/J Ruddell 3. Pawly 3. E/W: R Douglas/J Seddon New Zealand are a rare spe- for the year will be the an- 1, H Campbell/P Stephens 2, N cies - particularly online. nual Restricted Tournament Pawley/O Fallwell 3. So welcome sellmefree.co.nz on April 1. Wednesday, gross, N/S: C Min Max Rain Weather 0 0 sellmefree embraces the free This tournament will com- Moore/M Berry 1=, K Hobbs/M C C mm 7

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PAGE 6 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Return to sender? FURNITURE COURT’S By Cathy Asplin I’ve Been To Who would leave newborn puppies on NATIONAL BUYING MEETING the side of the road in the heat of the day with no food or shelter? Top furniture manufacturers presented their latest designs and I just couldn’t resist. That’s the question The new stock was meant to arrive in April but a truck has already turned up with part SPCA spokesperson of the new designs including 2 Murray chairs from Kovacs Design Furniture! These Dianne Gray would chairs are both modern and classic and are absolute premium quality. They provide love answered. the comfort of a larger chair yet remain relatively compact - brilliant for your home She recently had a theatre or superb simply as your special recliner. Ask any of our team about these call from a Puahue res- fabulous chairs. ident who found pup- pies - not post - when she went out to collect AND TO MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU UNTIL her mail. MARCH 31 WE ARE OFFERING “She heard a squawk- ing noise and looked down to see three tiny 24 MONTHS INTEREST FREE puppies beside the mailbox on the verge of the road. Other new designs include the Courtney a 3 seater with 2 recliners in suede, for $2099 “Obviously the per- or $20.52 per week, the Clubman a leather 3 + 2 with coil spring chairs that is both son who put them there elegant and superbly comfortable for $2999 or $29.18 per week. You can still come in realised they were des- and test-drive our all time best seller, the Morgan Benito recliner suite in leather for tined to perish. $3999 or $38.79 per week. They’re so good Andrew brought two recliners! “They clearly decided to palm their responsi- EIGHT-year-old Nigel Grigg holds one of If it’s the bedroom that needs attention then it’s hard to look past the new Washington bility off onto someone three puppies found on the side of the road 5 piece bedroom suite, constructed from solid timer and featuring a queen size slat else - don’t they have a at Puahue. It’s eyes are not yet open and it is bed, tallboy, dresser and two bedsides. This suite looks fi t for a palace and at only conscience?” totally dependent on foster dog ‘Gidget’ for $2799 or $27.25 per week this has to be our buy of the month. Mrs Gray took the mothering, as well as SPCA carers who provide The girls have also been shopping and we now have a wonderful new range of puppies back to the three hourly bottles. 074077AD SPCA base and found accessories that will turn your home into a show home. This new range has been her own dog ‘Gidget’ formula from a baby “We are desperately given to us exclusively in Te Awamutu. immediately started bottle, which is both short of SPCA volun- mothering them. time consuming and teers at the moment expensive.” and welcome at least The Furniture Court Quality Guarantee “It’s essential to have It is our job to ensure you purchase what is right for you and our team a dog caring for them In around six weeks 10 more people.” is specially trained to ensure you do. It is vitally important to me that my - cleaning them and time the puppies will Although the summer customers are delighted with their Furniture Court purchase and I will do teaching them what need some new homes. rehoming programme everything I can to ensure that you remain delighted. to do. There are two fe- was highly successful The Furniture Court Bed Warranty “She’s taken to them males and one male. this year, there are It is our job to ensure you purchase the right bed to provide you with the Their breed is unknown still other animals at best possible sleep. If you purchase the bed we recommend and after so well that she’s doing 30 days you are dissatisfi ed with your bed we will replace it (with price everything for the pups, at the moment, but two the SPCA shelter that Mark & Bev McNaughten adjustment either way) no questions asked. except, of course, being are black - white - tan require care and new Co Owners/Manager able to feed them.” and the third is black. homes, particularly The bottle feeding is Local people who adult cats. Te Awamutu done by Mrs Gray and would like to help the Contact the shelter 074TC043-07 SPCA carers - the pup- puppies can either pro- (ph 871 5222) if you can pies currently require vide a donation to cover help. Anyone who has three hourly feeding. feeding costs, provide any information about “It’s like having a lit- a suitable home for the dumping of the tle baby in the house one of them or provide three puppies can also 400 Arawata St, Te Awamutu, Ph 07 871 6269 again. some time to help care leave a message on the Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm “They get fed puppy for them. SPCA answerphone. Sell your trash and treasure where your customers are

Where: The Arawata Street Farmers and Craft Market in the St Johns Church Hall. When: Saturday, March 24, 8.30am-12.30pm. Cost: $10 per stall in church hall (includes free table). Car boot and trailer sales in car park. Parking: Heaps available in large car park. Bookings: Essential, phone 871 5568 or 871 3245.

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OPENING HOURS: Sunday 1pm - 4pm Closed public holidays. For appointments call 021 463 543. Main South Road, Te Awamutu. www.teawamutu.net/spca 074TC037-07 Ph (07) 871 3079 www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 PAGE 7 Trees and Stumps a Patrolling Seat change PROBLEM? community explained If you happen to The fi rst Te Awamutu Com- You don't have to put up with it when one phone call will solve it. munity Board agenda for With our team of skilled tree professionals, pruning and removals see a marked car with two occupants, 2007 contained some fairly can be carried out quickly and effi ciently with a quality clean up hot issues for debate. leaving your property clean and tidy. dolled up with caps, high powered spot- The fi rst one was the lack Stump grinding will remove tree stumps and bamboo to below lights, binoculars of signage along our high- ground, removing an unsightly problem. Size is no problem, if we and a cell phone, ways that tell people they can access it, we can grind. Our grinders have removed stumps cruising round our are on the right road to Te in the middle of paddocks, in sheter belts, orchards, schools, golf town’s streets, don’t Awamutu. clubs, parks, residential properties and roadsides. All work is carried call the police, they We were presented with out by qualifi ed experienced staff and liability insurance is carried. already know about very good photos of all the en- this unusual activity trances to Te Awamutu and it - in fact they totally is very clear why people get OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES ARE AVAILABLE BY endorse it. lost on their journey. PHONING 871 5221 OR MOBILE 0274 851 501 This vehicle and It seems efforts have been its occupants will By Chamber made to ask Transit to look at the problem but their an- By Community Board 053TC001-07 be a Community Pa- of Commerce swers have not been in our Council representative trol, and part of the executive offi cer TOTAL TREE CARE favour. Hazel Barnes. Te Awamutu Safer Michael Cox. 352 FRASER STREET, TE AWAMUTU Community Chari- The Board has made a fax: (07) 870 3561 email: [email protected] table Trust’s activities. recommendation to Council to again make submissions, Their one aim is to reduce the local crime There have been efforts to promote Te Awamutu as a rate. Does it work? Well, in Taupo, where destination for a variety of reasons, but a bit of waste of these patrols have been in place for a while, time if people cannot fi nd us. the crime rate has dropped by over 30%, and The issue of the public seats along Alexandra Street AANYTHINGNYTHING FFIBREGLASSIBREGLASS that seems to answer the question pretty has raised many comments from the community, both well. for and against the recommendation that they be re- Fibreglass Repairer Who is behind this Trust? Basically it’s a moved. volunteers group, backed by the police. One of the reasons for recommending that the seats be removed and replaced with more suitable seating is Up to 20 volunteers, all vetted and trained because the one by The Olde Bank is too close to the by the local police, will patrol our streets at BUMPERS, GRILLES, MUDGUARDS. pedestrian crossing and obstructs safer vision of pedes- night, on a regular basis. SMALLBOAT AND CARAVAN REPAIRS. trians’ behaviour by motorists. Their vehicle has already been donated, Another reason for recommending change was the INSURANCE WORK. and they will be in touch with the police letters of complaint the Board received from retailers through the normal police radio channels. who have had enough of the poor behaviour of our youth They will not leave their vehicle, but will who sit about most days, yelling obscenities, spitting and observe crimes being committed, for instance smoking while people are eating and drinking outside. graffi ti or other types of damage, and report Some of our Board members voted against doing any- directly to the police. thing, explaining that this was the problem of the busi- WE CAN REPAIR These Community Patrols are already in ness concerned because they brought their products out place in 90 other areas throughout New Zea- into the street. land. So ‘good on’ Councillor Hazel Barnes, Maybe so, but a lot of our shoppers seem to like sitting ANYTHING The Maori Women’s Welfare League, the outside under umbrellas as their peer groups do in other Chamber (yep we support it to the hilt!), Te towns and cities. Awamutu Community Board and others get- Not to do anything seemed to promote the idea that Te FIBREGLASS ting behind this effort to reduce crime on our Awamutu is a rural town without vision and thought for 074TC039-07 streets. the needs of people of today and tomorrow. If you’d like to be involved, either by giving But safety was the reason that carried the vote for fi nancial support (in cash or kind), or as a Council to consider. And if the seats are going to be patroller, contact Community Constable Ri- removed, thought should be given to where they might PPHONEHONE JJASON:ASON: 002727 441414 11853853 chard Hurrell at the police station 872 0100 be more suitably placed, giving consideration to weather or myself at 871 8308. and seasons. 0 074TC024-07 7 4 T C 0 2 4 - 0 7

PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Rowers rapt with results

Monthly Gardening and Landscaping Guide Preparing For Winter The end of daylight saving brings home nitrogen you may have applied during the fact that the hours of daylight are the growth time. It firms up sappy growth reducing, as we head towards the short- which is the first casualty to winter colds, est day, in 3 months time. To back this winds and wet. You no longer apply any up we can feel the colder temperatures nitrogen rich fertilisers instead only use as the nights become cooler and even the milder ones such as sheep manure on sunny days the sun has lost its bite pellets, blood and bone. of heat. Plants relate strongly to the amount of Frosts will damage the frost tender plants light hours and start to prepare them- outdoors and even in glasshouses. Frost selves for the winter chills. cloth can be used to cover these plants when it looks like frost that night. Often There are a number of things one can the conditions can change during the do at this time, to help their gardens and night while you are sleeping, resulting in plants to be more capable of handling a frost in the morning, when the previous winter's cold and wet conditions. evening because of wind, clouds or even NORTH ISLAND Secondary School bronze medallists (from left) Rebecca Smith, Charlie Sheppard, The first and foremost is to strengthen rain there was not going to be a frost. Amie Lillington (cox), Kylie Barugh and Angela Gray. 074079AD the plants cells with liberal applications of potassium, Potash or Potassium sul- The easy answer is to use the spray By Cathy Asplin School and Otumoetai College. ‘rapt’ with his novice rowers who phate is sprinkled onto the soil in the on frost protection called Vaporgard. Coxswain Amie Lillington Coach Wayne Asplin is hoping have only been in the sport for root zone of all plants that you care for. It will give protection down to minus 3 helped two Te Awamutu College the crew will be able to shave six months. On fruit trees and shrubs this is applied degrees, within three days of application rowing crews to the medal dais off a further 10-15 seconds at “There’s a lot to learn in their from the trunk to the drip line. Potassium for a period of about 3 months (from one helps balance out any heavier use of spray application). at Lake Karapiro on Sunday, the National Secondary Schools fi rst year, but they have worked but only made one appearance ‘Maadi Cup’ which begins at hard for this result. They now herself. Lake Karapiro on March 26. need to train even harder for the She was part of the crew that “This crew has only been train- next two weeks to chase a medal fi nished third in the fi nal of the ing together for a short time, as at the national championships.” lightweight fours are only raced In all 10 crews made A or B lightweight women’s four at the PPlantlant nnowow fforor North Island Secondary School at secondary school level, so it fi nals this year. Other crews Championships, but had to jump was a great result.” to make A fi nals were the U18 into another boat as her team SILVER FOR NOVICE ROWERS women’s pair (4th), U17 women’s mates headed for the medal The novice men’s coxed four of single (8th) and U18 women’s Spring ceremony. William Sams, Shannon Cairns, four (7th). She returned half an hour Alexander Bell and Te Kare Em- B fi nalists were the U16 wom- later to collect a medal in person ery has also only been racing as a en’s four, U15 women’s double - this time silver for the U18 nov- combination for a few regattas. (3rd), U18 men’s doubles (4th, Flowering ice men’s four. Their time in the fi nal was not 8th), U16 women’s quad (8th). The lightweight women’s available, as the computer sys- All Te Awamutu College crews Biggest coxed four of Kylie Barugh, An- tem was down temporarily, but looked impressive in their new gela Gray, Charlie Sheppard and they posted the fastest heat time one-piece racing suits which range of Rebecca Smith fi nished their A of 7:15:07. were designed by rower Kylie fi nal in 8:00:54, behind Diocesan Coach Clive Steenson was Barugh (pictured above). Spring bulbs over 100 varieties AVAILABLE NOW

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Easily handles ship in Motueka and during did exactly what it’s name suggests name - Fleet Imagee PPortableortable iinfra-rednfra-red hheaterseaters sspeedpeed uupp computerised car aligner chassis to keep everyone fully up to date even the largest of 4WD vehicles. the mid 70’s was working - painted cars, but the Browne’s com- - was adopted to straightening and an all in one Rupes with techniques and equipment and in Twizel when he had a call mitment to keeping up with develop- refl ect the work tturn-aroundurn-around ttimeime aandnd kkeepeep bboothooth dust free sanding stations and air ffreeree fforor llargerarger jobs.jobs. a commitment to the apprenticeship oonn youryour excitingexciting from a friend who suggested ments in the industry and providing a carried out by the supply per workstation. scheme, training new blood for the CONGRATULATIONS he look at a car painting busi-great service meant constant changes fi rm. As well panelblbeating was added clients, staff and insurers. The building enjoys well designed benefi t of the industry. nnewew premisespremises ness which was for sale in Te to keep up with current technology. to provide a ‘one-ststop shop’. The team invested a great deal ventilation for each area and the Mr Browne says fi nding suitable FLEET IMAGE Awamutu. A deal was struck The business added a vehicle spray The new site ntinuescon the growth of time and effort into ensuring the cleanest of air, good for staff and young people to join the trade is not We are pleased to have with owner Keith Tippett and booth and bake oven in 1985, the for Fleet Image, dand the quest for workshop provided the best fl ow vehicles. easy - but they have been fortunate FROM THE TEAM in 1976 Roy Browne Car fi rst one in the Waikato. 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Coker’s time was a smart 19 A win at home against Thames on Satur- minutes 05 seconds, especially day will secure Pirongia victory in Waikato considering the likes of peren- Valley Chairman’s Trophy cricket competi- nial hometown favourites Tim tion. Gudsell and Peter Latham, It promises to be an epic ‘fi nal’ between along with Shem Rodger were the two unbeaten teams in the round-robin. not competing due to profes- A.T Kelly Ltd Pirongia have won a club sional club and New Zealand record 10 matches in a row, as well as break- team commitments overseas. ing several records along the way. Tim Bennett and Mark Lang- Richard Douch has led the way with over lands attacked from the gun, 500 runs for the season. setting the scene for a race fea- He has been ably supported by David turing numerous attacks. Pickering (300) at the top of the order, The winning break occurred while Richard Parsons, Hamish Crooks and with 10 laps to go - Bennett was Andrew MacPherson have provided an ava- again to the fore, along with lanche of runs in the middle order. Coker, Simon Honour and Alex Pirongia bowling honours are keenly fought as well with an even spread of wick- Cull. FEATURE race winner Adam Coker leads Tim Bennett, Alex Cull, Brad Carter, Simon Honour and The leading quartet were ets among the attack of Andrew Macpher- Scott Murray in the closing stages of the North Island 15,000m championship. 0740714AD joined by Brad Carter, Lang- son (20), Karl Swanson (21) and Andrew lands and Scott Murray with winning the sprint, 15,000m The Keirin women’s fi nal was His club-mates Sean Fleck and Parsons (18). fi ve laps to go. and Keirin at the Waikato Bay gifted to Emma Petersen (Te Curtis McCorquindale shared The Mountain Men will be at full strength The seven-strong bunch of Plenty championships at Ro- Awamutu), from Sandra Gin- the minor placings. for the match, with the exception of their stayed together until the last torua three weeks ago. ever when the rest of the fi eld Honours in the under-17 age ‘fi nd of the season’ in opener Nick Douch. lap when Coker led out and held The women’s North Island crashed on the fi rst bend after group were shared by three rid- This will be off set by the return of Jason McGrath for his 100th match for Pirongia. on to take the Brendan McGree sprint fi nal was robbed of top the motor bike had come off the ers, Zane Witian (Eastern Bays) Captain Richard Parsons is expecting a Memorial Trophy from Bennett qualifi er Alice King, who had track. Thankfully no-one was recording two wins, and George and Murray. tough match as Pirongia have yet to record the misfortune to crash in the seriously hurt. Scott (Counties Manukau) and It was an all Te Awamutu Keirin fi nal. The men’s Keirin fi nal was a victory against a Thames team. fi nal in the North Island sprint Hamilton’s Ashleigh Stone won by Manu Robson, who Josh Gibson (Te Awamutu) one “This is our best chance yet. Hopefully for men, Andrew Weatherley beat Morrisville’s Sandra Gin- came off Andrew Weatherley’s each. a big home crowd will turn out to support taking gold from Jeff Alexander ever 2-0 in the best of three wheel coming into the fi nishing In the combined B and wom- us.” in two very close races. races for gold. straight. Feature race winner en’s grade, Chris Russell (Te Te Awamutu Sports Gold lost to Whanga- In the ride off for bronze, Morrinsville rider Marcia Adam Coker was third. Awamutu) won three of the mata by 27 runs despite the outstanding Jamie Bates (Nelson) beat Te Taylor won the bronze. She also Te Awamutu’s Hayden Mc- four events, with Russell Scott batting of Calvin Blyde (90) and Jared Bay- Awamutu rider Manu Robson. had the misfortune to crash in Cormick dominated the under- (Counties Manukau) the other ly (64). Blyde also claimed four wickets. Weatherly was fresh from the Keirin fi nal. 15 fi eld, winning all four races. winner. Scores: Wangamata 271; Sports Gold 244.

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PAGE 14 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Jordan rockets NNativeative TimberTimber Knife out for Kennedy up Toyota JJoineryoinery LtdLtd Butcher Mike Kennedy will come (66). Series leader under close scrutiny from the handi- It was Kennedy’s best round since • Melteca Kitchens capper after shooting a personal moving to Te Awamutu in 1969 from board • Timber Kitchens best 74 off-the-stick at Stewart Al- Nelson where he had reduced to as Nic Jordan fi nished • Stairs exander Golf Club. low as a 10 handicapper. fi fth in the New Zea- • Exterior & Interior Joinery The 20 handicapper was on top Atutahi Te Ao maintained the land Grand Prix at of his game throughout the round, hot scoring with 71 gross two days Invercargill’s Teretonga producing two even halves of 37 for later in the midweek tournament, race circuit - the fi nal 92 Bruce Berquist Drive, a whopping 50 stableford. sponsored by Scotty Dog Engraving, time the Toyota Racing Te Awamutu Kennedy was a member of a three- Kihikihi. cars will contest the Phone: 871 6188 some that played some extraordi- Men’s gross: A Te Ao 71. Net: P Burrell 62, prestigious trophy at Email: [email protected] narily good golf - maybe sparked by S Ashford 66, B Hollinshead 67. Stableford: the world’s southern Nigel Pitcon Auto Electrical spon- B Stott 41, B Rewiti 40. most race circuit. Junior men’s net: J Cooper 63, M Young- 131TC022-06 soring the Sunday scramble. man 66, B Rae 68. Stableford: C Douglas 42, The top six result Wayne King shot 75 and Colin B Clarke 38, F Jeffries 37. has promoted Jordan Clarke 76. They play of 12 and 16 Ladies’ net winner: S Gooch. Stableford: back to second place in handicaps respectively. S Brain. the rookie champion- Kennedy won the net scramble Twilight, sponsored by Car Dump Compa- ship standings behind with 56, by four shots from Clarke ny, men: B Hollinshead, C Wells 22, B Wat- Aucklander Shane van kinson 21½, A Te Ao, S Parkes, S Hill 20½, R (60), followed by Richard Taylor (62), Taylor, K Heke 20, D Parker 19½. Ladies: G Gisbergen. King (63), Richard McCandlish (63), Quarrie 21, B Walker 20½, E Troutbeck 20, S A series of mechani- Jack Hjorth (66) and Bruce Russ Lawrence 19½, A Shilton 19. MIKE KENNEDY cal problems in ear- lier rounds had dropped Jordan well down the Valois legacy remains strong order. The 18-year-old recor- We’re starting the New Year with sharp By Colin Thorsen under Percy Maughan at a time D Hird 66, R MacMahon 73, R Watkins ded his best qualifying when another ‘leftie’ named Bob 77. deals on top selling farm bikes, so come Rick Shaw was a fi tting winner Twos: A Beal, M McLean, S Reid, M effort in the Altherm of the sixth annual John Valois Charles was making his name Toyota when he posted in and save a fi stful of dollars... on the world scene, having just Veen, B Wood, S Crook, K Partridge. Memorial Ambrose tournament PIRONGIA TWILIGHT fourth fastest time in won the British Open. the fi rst qualifying ses- at Ngahinapouri Golf Club. Nick Barrowcliffe was the Shaw is one of a number of Valois then owned and ran a sion and eighth for the sports shop in Frankton before big winner on the fi nal night of Grand Prix. players to have participated in twilight season at Pirongia Golf all six tournaments, from which fi nishing up running the sports The Grand Prix will department for Forlongs Fur- Club. proceeds go to the Waikato Can- most likely be contested nishings of Frankton. Barrowcliffe won the House of cer Society. at Manfeild circuit near He learned to play golf at Travel draw for $1000 worth of Feilding next season. This year’s event raised $1200 Ngahinapouri, later designing travel. for the Society. the nine hole Te Kowhai course. Shirley Eggleston, Barry Classy fi eld of Nineteen teams of six players He coached players of all ages Cavey and Ross Scown shared competed for the John Valois for over 30 years and was made the scramble honours with 25 shooters vying Trophy. a life member of the Waikato stableford. The Rick’s Rabble line-up of Junior Golfi ng Society. Ladies: S Eggleston 25, F Haberfi eld for honours Shaw, Bob Pohatu, Craig Jones, The Valois family are thrilled 21, S Johnston, T Raroa-Gray 20, W New Zealand repre- Brent Rowe, Baz Fetwell and with the continuing support of Gray 19. sentative Ross Geange Barney Jordon prevailed, from the tournament. Men, front nine: B Cavey 25, G heads a classy fi eld the Love Rats, with Purple Haze Watts, I Grey, M Burmingham 23, J The fi eld for next year is vir- Russo, I Roebottom, J Dunn, E Mitch- entered for the South third. tually full. Anyone wishing to ell, L Foote 22, K Bardsley, D Russo, J Auckland long range John Valois died in March enter a team must phone Brian Alston, R Picken, W Foote 21, W Gray, rifl e championships at 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu 2001, aged 55, after a short bat- Marcroft (07) 825 2852 to avoid T Watts, K Gordon, G Livingston 20, G Kiokio this weekend. Phone 871 3079. www.wilksbrooke.co.nz tle with cancer. disappointment. Chitty, G Russo 19. The competitors will He worked for Maughan Te Rapa Super Liquor sponsored Men, back nine: R Scown 25, N shoot over 300, 500 and and Barton (sports shop) in Te closed tournament: Godfrey 24, G Johnston, R Shaw 22, 600 yards on Saturday, Awamutu for eight years in the Men’s gross: S Reid 69. Net: S Pe- D Matson, R Taylor, A Mitchell 21, P and 800, 900 and 1000 terson 55, A Rietema 59, J Lolani 61, J Druce, G Tocker 20, M Brown, T Polk- mid 1960s to early 1970s. The Clare, A Kempthorne 66, B Venables, K inghorn, M Williams 20, J Apeldoorn, M yards on Sunday at the left-hander served his appren- Veen, L Dawson, A Park 67. Smith, C Brooks 19, A Mockford, J Hig- Otorohanga Rifl e Club ticeship as a golf professional Ladies’ gross: M Whiteman 83. Net: gie, B Bird, A Kishore, B Connolly 18. on Awatane Road. 046TC034/07

Small Exclusive Holding PIRONGIA N AAUCTIONUCTIO

69 Mangauika Road AUCTION Wednesday 28th • 2.5580ha lifestyle unit, 7 paddocks March at 1pm, • Native bush and trout ONSITE PRIOR BIDS CONSIDERED • Appealing 3 bedroom dwelling • Ideal fi rst farm or retirement property OPEN DAYS: • Minutes from Te Awamutu Saturday 17 & 24 March 065TC036/07 • Extremely Private holding Wednesday 21 March 10am - 12pm • Woolsheds & Yards

Peter McEvoy www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60231 M 0272-287115

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PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Formal CHURCH NOTICES LOST FOR HIRE TO LET TO LET TO LET KIHIKIHI STOLEN, 1995 Isuzu KIHIKIHI house, Professional Notices Big Horn 4x4, green RENTAL A1 SELF three bedroom, double Anglican Parish and silver, reg CPL garage, tidy, deck, Property of Orakau STORAGE $260 p/w. Phone (07) 852, it has snow style CARS New facility, many Management BIRTHS SUNDAY written on front sizes, good rates, 849-7331 or (021) 426- doors, and a silver security and 7 748. MARCH 18 palm tree on back day access. 9.30am: Christ side glass. Reward. LANDLORDS Church, Kihikihi, Phone 871-6164 Phone (027) 200-6038. or (0274) 783 085 Wishing your property 11.15am : Pukeatua Phone Leticha 871-3970 to be managed by a ANNUAL GENERAL PERSONAL BOARDER wanted, recognised professional? Ray White Real close to town, $80p/w HAGAN - Kasia and MEETING TENANTS Estate MREINZ Todd welcome with plus expenses. Phone Tuesday, March 20 AFTER abortion Needing help finding love their handsome 132 Kihikihi Road Alana (027) 2877-730. To Discuss Options at 7.30pm stress?. Ring Preg- accommodation which little man, Quinn Te Awamutu Contact nancy Counselling FLATMATE wanted, suits your needs? Robert, born March 8, ALL WE LCOME Services collect (07) Glenda Death 2007, weighing share house with one Contact Francene Enquiries: 871-6130 855-5779 24 hours a other, $90p/w. Phone Mob (027) 685-6626 3690gms (8lbs 2oz). day. WANTED TO RENT on 871-7146, A/hrs 871-3396 Special thanks to (021) 266-6021 (no KIHIKIHI txts). Mobile Office 871-7149 Fleur Thomas. PRESBYTERIAN FOR property convey- COUNTRY house, two (027) 289-3952 ancing matters call FLATMATE wanted to 871-6287 a/h DEATH NOTICES CHURCH - three bedrooms, share with one work- 870-4991, James Par- available to do relief ing person, $95 inclu- Waipa Property Sunday, lane Solicitor. milkings, needed end Link Ltd. MREINZ sive p/w. Phone 870- March 18 of April. Phone (07) 5301 or (021) 0426- REWI STREET FINANCIAL 873-6543 950. NICE two bedroom 9.30am: Harvest FARM cottage, between house, carport, no Close to shops and FOUR bedroom house, Thanksgiving NO one knows farm Hamilton and Te dogs, $220 p/w plus schools, three bed- brand new, single ga- Service with finance better, Fraser Awamutu for profes- bond. Phone 870-3492 rooms, large double rage, all mod cons, FRASER - Coral. Eleanor Percival Farm Finance. Phone sional young couple, ex- a/h or leave a mes- garage, rent negotiable, close to college and Passed away, March (021) 951-170. cellent references, long sage. lawn mowing inclusive. All Welcome Dairy Company, 7, 2007. Highly re- Enquiries Rev F Levi term tenancy. Phone Applicants: spected friend and Chris (027) 312-0859. $330p/w, bond and TE AWAMUTU 871-6876 FOR LEASE refs required. Phone Please contact colleague of Citizens Glenda Death Advice Bureau, rest HOUSE or farm cot- Diane (0275) 656-565. SELF STORAGE From $17 p/w Mob (027) 685-6626 peacefully Coral. METHODIST RETAIL/ office space, tage in Pirongia area for family, non smok- OFFICE space avail- 24hr access Rosetown Realty CHURCH 35 Bank Street, able, reasonable rent. Camera Surveillance MREINZ IN MEMORIAM available April 1st. ers, no pets, prefer Phone Errol Carter PH: (07) 856-7584 Phone John 871-5169. four bedrooms. Phone BERG -Robert John Sunday, (07) 887-1676. 871-6157. or (027) 608-1749 28 May 1947 - 16 March 18 WANTED executive March 2004. Our FOR HIRE Parish Worship style house, family of TO LET amazing gentleman, four and cat, up to a husband and dad, we 9.30am Pirongia TABLE linen hire, year while building. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND miss you so very, very 10.30am Te Awamutu Sincerity Drycleaners. Phone 871-6606. HARCOURTS BLUE RIBBON much, everything you STORAGE A L L W E L C O M E Phone 871-5471. REALTY MREINZ said or did had that Enquiries 871-5376 Lock up talented, golden Address Rental Bedrooms touch. You were one REV MAUREEN CALMAN “Read all about it!” 55-57 Pekanui $260p/w 4 storage units
Electric Security Fence in a million, so moti- Sell your unwanted 80 Beechey St $250p/w 4 vated, caring and TE AWAMUTU 452 Hazelmere Cres $270p/w 3
24/7 access strong willed, super SPIRITUALIST goods and turn them 471 Picquet Hill Rd $280p/w 4
Camera and patrolled Tuesdays, chocolate CHURCH U 5, 316 St Marys Ave $160 p/w 1 surveillance into cash! muffins, meetings and 20 Wyatt Road $350 p/w 4 the gym with your lit- Meeting 11am, Phone 871-2171 Sunday March 18 ADVERTISE IN Contact Rachel Hogben on (07) 871-8700 for or (0274) 407-101 tle matey Freddy, life made sense, you were THE CLASSIFIEDS more information or view the properties at Proud to be Locally Guest speaker: www.harcourts.co.nz happy and fulfilled. owned and operated Karan Oliver class003 Phone 871-5151 Phone 871-5151 Bob touched many lives in little ways, we At Red Cross Hall, CHURCH NOTICES THREE bedroom Redoubt Street hope your memories CHURCH NOTICES home, easy care sec- tion. Phone Peter are kind, precious and Minister Elaine TTee HAwamutuAISwamutu CChristianhristian CCentreentre as loving as ours. 871-7064 T (027) 646-0767. Love always - Teni, TE AWAMUTU PRESBYTERIAN PARISH DAY SUN This Sunday David, Arley and SUNDAY, MARCH 18 ~ St Andrew’s Church Taylors Restaurant Fred. Aroha-mai, PUBLIC NOTICES Greenhill Drive Aroha-atu whanaun- 9.00 am Traditional Service 10am - 2pm - 7pm gatanga. Forever in Morning Tea and Fellowship Time TE AWAMUTU our hearts. 10.15am Family Service and Kids for Christ enquiries: 870 2225 CONTINUING Creche available for preschoolers [email protected] EDUCATION Waikato Stonecraft 138TC204-06 Ignite Youth Service: Enquiries to YYourour newNewNew testamentTestamentTestamen tchurch ChurchChurc hin ini nthe thethe heart hearthear tof ofof the thethe Waikato WaikatoWaikato GROUP 41 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge 6-8pm in the Church Hall 871-6609 Phone (07) 827-5226 Paul Wood - IS THERE SOMETHING MISSING IN Hamilton Leading the way in Monumental design For more information see our website YOUR LIFE? Pseudoscorpions Come in and see Craig and the team on www.teawamutu.net/standrews 236TC207/06 We can offer you; God’s help is Free! Wednesday, March 21, 10.00am - A qualifi ed Graphic Artist TE AWAMUTU A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday Morning Tea served - We are members of the NZ at services in from 9.30am Monumental Masons Association BIBLE CHAPEL St John’s Anglican Parish $2 entry to defray - A 10 year guarantee Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu 3800 Celebrating Harvest Festival expenses - Qualifi ed Tradesmen Sunday, March 18, 2007 257TC201 and Mothering Sunday Waipa Workingmens Club

Check out our showrooms in; 10.00am: “LIFE LINK” ALL WELCOME Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua 8.30am and 10.00am and Powerhouse (Children’s Church) St John’s Church, Te Awamutu ALCOHOLICS SSeries:eries: Jesus’Jesus’ Self-DisclosureSelf-Disclosure 9.00am: St Paul’s Church, Hairini TTee AAwamutuwamutu 9.30am: St Saviour’s Church, Pirongia ANONYMOUS ““II AAM...... M...... If you want to Enquiries phone: 871-5568 FFuneraluneral SServiceservices LLtdtd drink, that’s your tthehe Come and join us! business TTruerue IF YOU WANT TO VVine.”ine.” STOP, THAT’S OURS THE CHURCH @ Phone 871-4072 or 870-3463 PO Box 194 Alexandra House Catering TE AWAMUTU Te Awamutu 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU – Office, Chapel and Reception Lounge – Cafe 1310 Racecourse Rd - Ph 871 3888 WE ALWAYS 3 Churches - 2 services - one location WELCOME... For compassionate and caring service call 11am: Church@11 SATURDAY - 7pm / SUNDAY - 10am David and Helen Houppermans Life Related Teaching & Family Worship Letters to the Editor THE ZONE - for kids - Sunday 10am Wedding Photos Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft Creche available for both services Dawn Raine - 021 148 2224 Sports Reports

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Coming Events etc. class002 TRIBAL YOUTH - Wed & Fri 7.30pm www.tabiblechapel.org.nz Phone PHONE (07) 871 5131 ALL HOURS or phone Offi ce 871-8667 074TC203/07 Anthony Campbell - 021 048 3961 871-5151 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 PAGE 17 MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TE AWAMUTU MP FOR TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY Sale of Liquor Act HEARING Sale of Liquor Act 1989 1989 ASSOCIATION SHANE Top Thai Co Ltd Star Tavern (2002) BADMINTON has made application Ltd, private company ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ARDERN to the District Licens- of Te Awamutu has and Luncheon Electorate Offi ce MORNING ing Agency at Waipa made application to the District Licensing Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 201 Rora St, Te Kuiti BADMINTON District Council for the renewal of a BYO Agency at Te Awa- p 07 878-8855 Waipa Workingmen’s Club Commencing: licence in respect of mutu for the renewal Thursday March 22, 139 Albert Park Drive. f 07 878-8022 the premises at 124 of On and Off licences 2007 at 9.30am in respect of the Freephone 870-1005 Sloane Street, trading Arrival ~ 10.00am, Lunch ~ 12.15pm in Y.M.I. Hall (Unisex) premises situated at e [email protected] as Lemongrass Thai 58 Lyon Street, Ki- Everyone Welcome Cuisine. For bookings hikihi known as Star Phone Kay ~ 871 8852 See you there! The general nature of Tavern. the business conducted or BBarbaraarbara ~ 871 4587 The general nature of 060TC200/07 Phone 871-4944 under the licence is Thai Members and friends welcome. Restaurant. The days on the business conducted which and the hours are under the licences is DUTY that of a tavern. any day between CHEMIST 11.00am to 11.00pm. The days on which and A PUBLIC MEETING TE AWAMUTU The application may be the hours during which inspected during ordi- liquor is sold under the Organised by PHARMACY nary office hours at the On licence are Monday TE AWAMUTU GREY POWER 168 Alexandra Street office of the Waipa Dis- to Sunday 9.00am to trict Council Licensing 2.00am the following SATURDAY Agency at Waipa Dis- day (Good Friday, March 17, 2007 trict Council, 101 Bank Easter Sunday, Street. 9.00am to 2.00pm Christmas Day and up Any person who is enti- until 1.00pm on SUNDAY tled to object and wishes ANZAC day for dining Waipa District Council March 18, 2007 to object to the grant of only).

Publicity Offi cer 10.00am to 1.00pm the application may no The days on which and plus later than 10 working the hours during which days after the first pub- liquor is sold under the Brian Parker and lication of this notice, Aids for the disabled file a notice in writing of Off license are the the objection with the same as for the On li- Join/Renew Grey Power membership Council Carpark Secretary of the District cense across the bar Licensing Agency at and, Monday to Sun- Saturday, March 17 day 9.00am to 11.00pm Waipa District Council, from the bottle store Phone Phyllis 871-4811 Private bag 2402, Te Awamutu. This is the (excluding Good Fri- first Publication of this day, Easter Sunday, MEET THE notice. Christmas Day and up MEDIUM until 1.00pm on Anzac HAIRINI Day). March 24 TE RAHU INDOOR Red Cross Hall BOWLING CLUB The application may be DISTRICT REUNION inspected during ordi- Roche Street, OPENING NIGHT Te Awamutu nary office hours at the The Rangiaohia Hall Society and the 1.00 - 4.00pm at Te Rahu Hall office of the District Hairini Tennis Club are combining to Thursday, March 22 Licensing Agency at host an evening, with dinner, in the Tickets are limited at 7.30pm Waipa District Coun- TE AWAMUTU to 100 people cil, 101 Bank Street, New Members welcome CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Hairini Hall on the 28th April 2007 at Cost $15 Te Awamutu. 6.30pm to celebrate the Centenary of Members a plate AWARENESS WEEK For more details and please Any person who is en- the hall and the 75th anniversary of tickets, contact : titled to object and who J. Weal, Secretary Monday March 12 to Sunday March 18 2007 the Hairini Tennis Club. All past and Lynette (07) 870-1363 wishes to object to the present residents and members are or Angela (07) 870-4367 grant of the applica- VISIT OUR CARAVAN OUTSIDE invited to attend. BUSINESS SUPER tion may, not later DEALS than 10 working days THE ARCADE after the date of the Please register your interest with: first publication of this PUBLIC OPEN DAY Renee Brown on 871-5167 or AIR FILLS notice, file a notice in Saturday 17th March Bruce Mandeno on 871-5979 ON site filling. Spence writing of the objection Marine phone 871- with the Secretary of 9.00am to 12noon 7711. the District Licensing TE AWAMUTU Agency at Waipa Dis- COLLEGE trict Council, Private All Welcome BRAKE Bag 2402, Te Awa- United Arcade NCEA Information SERVICING, Stuart mutu 3840. Evening Law Ltd. Phone 871- TE AWAWAMUTUAMUTU This is the first publi- 2/213 Alexandra Street (Levels 1, 2, and 3) 6426. Te Awamutu ROWINROWINGG CLUB cation of this notice. Wednesday, March 21 CARAVANS & Filed on behalf of the wishes to thank the following sponsors 7.30pm applicant by Liquor TRAILERS for our successful Golf Tournament. Information Licensing Bureau Ltd, Centre/Library Po Box 19024, Hamil-

Stirling Sports, Stutex Stone, L.J. Hooker, Come along and hear CARAVANS wanted, ton. Paper Plus, Elan Design, Power Farming, some information and 10 - 30 ft, any condi- get your questions tion, anywhere, will FOR SALE Bowers and Son, Mitre 10, T.A Wines & answered. travel. Up to $10,000. Spirits, Bains Liquid Disposal, Furntiture Phone Steve (027) All Welcome 622-0011. COUCH Court, Knowledge Institute, Origin Coffee, THREE seater, very Super Service Station, T.A Furniture FOR SALE good condition, $125. Removals, Ohaupo Furniture Transport, Phone 871-3130. AS NEW Ray White, Gyde Wansbone, Bailey Ingham, C.K.L., J.B Aubin Realty, Zero Limits, SMALL fridge $60, DBZ Futons, one red, one This Sunday at FIGURES, (22), $20, T.A Cycles, T.A Floral Court, Memories, N.Z denim, new $500m, Pokemon and Digi- Methodist Church sell $200 each, large Farm & Trail, David Livingstone. Hall, at 1.00pm mon (60) $25, two wooden TV unit $200, boys’ bikes, $10 each. treadmill $100. Phone Further details phone PUBLIC NOTICES 870-4042. 870-3996. COL STRINGER’S BACK IN TOWN BEDROOM DINING PACKAGES TABLE, light Oak col- 7.00pm this Saturday night, March 16, 2007 GET a minimum $300 our, six matching trade in on your old chairs, as new $600 Venue: The Woolshed, bed when you pur- set, C270 refrigerator, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu chase either a eight excellent condition, piece Naples king $500, upright freezer Col is a renowned best selling Author, package (includes 63w x 1.08h, new door Motivational Speaker, bed) at $3995 or a seal $50, Simpson travelling minister, wildlife photographer. seven piece Milan Genesis 511 washing queen package (in- machine, excellent Come and be inspired - A meeting not to be missed. cludes bed) at $2995 condition, $300, at Heaven Furniture, queen I/sprung mat- Sponsored by the Christian Centre, Te Awamutu 43 Rora Street, Te tress and base, good Kuiti. Limited stocks. condition, $200, Cap- Enquiries ~ 870870---22252225 Finance available. puccino machine, $30. or email ~ [email protected] Open seven days. Phone 871-6352.

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 FOR SALE GARAGE SALE LIVESTOCK FOR PROPERTIES FOR WANTED KNOWN STOCK SALES FIREWOOD SALE SALE KIHIKIHI BACON and ham cur- 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - 45 Herbert Street, Sat- TWO sections, 730m² $290 delivered. Phone ing, Renshaws Butch- urday 17 March, 8am GOATS REQUIRED and 695m², flat sec- ery. Phone 871-6470. (07) 873-9190 eve- to 12noon. tions, ideal for build- nings, mobile (021) Goat N.Z Ltd is seeking ing your new home. 617-349. suitable goats for the Rolleston Street. Advertise Locally VEHICLES FOR Export Meat Industry. Phone (027) 2832-406. Phone 871 5151 FIREWOOD SALE Competitive Schedule paid plus freight subsidy. 6X4 trailer, $55 deliv- ered. Phone 872-8102. All enquiries to: WORK WANTED FORD Econovan, Dave Salmon FIREWOOD 1992, S.W.B, $1200. (07) 870-3171 DRY Manuka and Blue Phone (027) 498-4465. 200-06 (021) 961-563 NNeedeed

Gum $100m³. Phone 103TC 870-5210. VEHICLES DDrivingriving FIREWOOD WANTED LARGE pork avail- able, $200. Phone LLessons?essons? TRUCKLOAD 4m² 871-9698. delivered, $280. RRosetownosetown DDriverriver TTrainingraining Phone (07) 823-6712 DEAD CARS PPh:h: 8871-556971-5569 MMob:ob: ((0274)0274) 1125-00025-000 or (021) 215-7489. LIVESTOCK WANTED LOUNGE SUITE Cash Paid PROPERTIES FOR SALE $350 six seater, dining * AC PETFOODS suite $200, washing MODERN HOME machine $250. Phone Now Buying (021) 148-2224. $100 Four Bedrooms, two bathrooms, Horses Free Pick up large section, MINX 0800-834-222 great views of Te Awamutu KIHIKIHI Phone Andy: 45 George Melrose Drive (07) 823-6989 Clothing, JeweJewellllerylery or txt: EMPTY OPEN HOME EVERY SUNDAY GifGiftttwareware (027) 453-7637 1.30pm - 2.30pm HEIFERS

OPEN SATURDAY 065TC206/07 *conditions apply Contact ST PATRICK’S DAY and high BW empty cows wanted. (021) 128-7426, or COME AND SEE LATE model vehicles after 5.30pm 870-5235 KIMONO & wanted for disman- Phone Owen Watson tling - Ford, Holden, SLIPPER SETS (07) 873-6222 or Mazda, Mitsubishi. (021) 874-570 ~ SSECTIONECTION ~ TTOPOP LLOCATIONOCATION ~ JUST ARRIVED Rosetown Auto Wreck- ers, 2 Bruce Berquist 9972/472/4 BBondond RoadRoad ABSOLUTELY PROPERTIES FOR BEAUTIFUL Drive, Phone 871-6066. SALE 77400m400m2 EExcellentxcellent bbuildinguilding pplatformlatform LAY-BYS EFTPOS oonn elevatedelevated sectionsection AVAILABLE WANTED TO BUY ALSO BE IN STORE FOUR SATURDAY FOR TRAILER load of good BEDROOM SSurroundedurrounded bbyy hhighigh qqualityuality hhomesomes ALL HALF PRICE clean topsoil wanted. BRICK HOME - KIHIKIHI $$260260 000000 oonono ON GREEN Phone 871-5898. Large recreation CLOTHING room, large sleepout HHouseouse designdesign pplanslans aalsolso aavailablevailable with power and 074TC210 PPhonehone ((027)027) 4487-139587-1395 GRAZING water connected. NEW STERLING AVAILABLE Section 908 m², SILVER STOCK private, fully fenced. VEHICLES WANTED CJJ’S CRYSTALS Phone 871-5449 Pirongia Road GRAZING mobile 027 250-2920 870-5351 AVAILABLE The CAR DUMP Wen~Fri 1pm~5pm For up to 120 cows, PIRONGIA

Sat~Sun 10am~5pm until May 31st Large two year old COMPANY PANASONIC Phone home on one acre in 0800 CAR DUMP (07) 873-7581 new subdivision. 0800 227 3867 Get th TV, 20”, five years old, at car with Sony video ~ two living rooms o MAIZE FOR SALE ~ four bedrooms FREE CAR REMOVAL uta th player and cabinet, ere good order, $195 ono. Crops available in ~ two bathrooms (Waikato & King Country) ~ double garage 283TC209/06 Phone 871-5898. Te Awamutu, Parawera North, Pirongia OPEN HOME and Kihikihi SHIPPING Sunday 12.00-2.00pm LIVESTOCK WANTED 23 Mangauika Road CONTAINERS Quoted Price available - delivered. 10 - 20 - 40ft View on Phone (021) 821-809 www.homesell.co.nz WANTED For Hire / Sale ID5996 Cull cows, potter bulls and ox

PALM KERNEL Premium paid for young empties. Phone PIRONGIA lifestyle SOURCE NZ 0800 999 786 section, 1.4 acres, no Nett price in paddock. Immediately available covenants, excellent Phone Chris Smith on for delivery, quality views, $205,000. (07) 870-4552 or (027) 496-7413 GARAGE SALE product, professional Phone (021) 425-145. service, freight options. 158 College Street, Call SourceNZ on SECTION for sale, Thursday night at 0508 SOURCENZ 4324m², 94 Kio Kio 6.00pm, not before, (0508-768-723) Station Road, Otoro- household items, for competitive on hanga, $140,000. clothing etc. farm pricing. Phone (07) 873-1777. 195 Pekerau Cres, Your local palm Sunday 18th, 8am kernel supplier. SECTION, Pirongia Greenlea start. rural/residential, ele- PREMIER MEATS LIMITED ROUND bale haylage, vated, north west fac- 32 McKenna Place, $60 plus GST, Koro- ing, 2500m². Phone Saturday 17, 8am. kanui area. Phone owners 871-9232. WANTED 872-2741. Cows
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Prime Ox/Heifer 345 Kihikihi Road, TE Awamutu, 913 Te Saturday 17 March, Rahu Road, new, four

household goods, 9am bedrooms, two bath- PROMPT PROCESSING FREE CARTAGE SAME DAY KILL to 1pm. rooms, $318,500, open STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER home Saturday - 456 Park Road, 8am to A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330 12noon, treadmill, Sunday, 1 - 4 pm. double bed, chairs, Phone (027) 600-6650. pictures, lots more LIVESTOCK WANTED good stuff. ALL SORTS 121 Greenhill Drive, Te BONER COWS WANTED Awamutu, not before 8.30am to 12noon. Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment JUMBLE sale, St An- drews Presbyterian Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Church, Saturday, Also empty heifers and potter bulls 8.30 am - 11.00am, all clothing 50 cents per Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 article. Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 PAGE 19 FARM WORK WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED SITUATIONS SITUATIONS WANTED VACANT VACANT CAN I HELP LOUNGE suites We’ve declared war cleaned. Phone Ultra on all your pests! YOU? Clean 871-6662 now! EXPERIENCED relief Registered milker available, ~ Do you need garden MEATEATER Pest Control trustworthy and reli- advice or quality Technician HOMEKILLS LTD able. Phone Joe 870- design plans? 4188 or (021) 269- Now Killing Pigs fly BUSTERS 0350. PARTNER ~ Are you selling Point-Of-Sale property and need Phone 871-9995 Still the safest spruce up tips? treatment available T.D.C.C.H. Accounts or (029) 871-9995 ~ Have you just bought Odourless Qualified Rural Phone Moira on property and want to MORTGAGE Non staining Workforce develop it? Work guaranteed (027) 282-4963 BROKER Milking Offi ce Works Ltd Call: NZMBA 870-4950 General Labour 060TC208/07 Your Living Canvas Noeleen & Paul Fencing Mob: (027)367-3919 or Phone Christine Knapsack TREE & STUMP 871-1540 871-3176 (021) 545-302 SITUATIONS VACANT weed spraying SERVICE CAR valet. Phone Ul- Best in the district Call Dennis Clements tra Clean 870-3452 References available TOTAL TREE CARE today! OFFAL DON’T MISS OUT Phone 871-5221 199TC205/06 BOOK NOW Te Awamutu Owned HOLES CARPET Phone (0800) 845-322 and Operated


CLEANING KING COUNTRY IICRC Approved DRILLING DRAINLAYER WORK WANTED BOBCAT and truck hire, metal, sand sup- * 4 Wheel Drive Three caregivers - required to work within the NEW ZEALAND plies, owner/operator. rest home. There are a variety of shifts available. Phone Tony 871-9582 * Best Equipment REGISTERED * Best Prices or (021) 154-2322. Cook - required to work nights and weekends. Immediate Start * Foundations * Lined Soak Holes Activities Co-ordinator - We have 20 hours a Phone Colin BULLDOZER for hire ULTRA CLEAN * Associated week for someone who is flexible, who has a (027) 498-9022 with scoop, rippers Concrete Products and stick rake. Phone Phone 871-6662 good sense of humour and enjoys being part of Te Awamutu Plumbing or (0274) 984-465 a highly skilled team. Des Hose, owner op- PHONE DENNIS and Drainage Ltd erator on (07) 873- COLSON If you enjoy working with those with CARPET. Phone Ultra 8466, mobile (0274) 0800 DUG HOLES dementia and would be interested in any of the 727-776. Clean 871-6662 to 0800 384 465 above positions, please apply to the manager. book now! PC PROBLEMS? FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED CHIMNEY The Manager NO fix, no fee, repairs Avoca House A1 CHIMNEY from experienced local PERSON/COUPLE REQUIRED IT professional. Mo- Phone 871-5380 SERVICES bile upgrades, repairs Clean, repairs, parts. ~ Required June 1, 2007, to assist owner and and installations ser- SITUATIONS VACANT single man. Andrew Taylor vice. No call out fees! ~ Farm located Otorohanga Town boundary Phone Phone Matt (027) ~ 460 cows through 42 a/s h/b shed, split herd 871-5351~ 871-4244 515-6996 or 870-3038. (027) 466-4367 ~ Wide range of machinery/ varied work PLUMBING ~ Tidy two bedroom cottage with garage / CHIMNEY cleaning, CONSIDERED REAL ESTATE? outside room for prompt service call Spouting, RESIDENTIAL / LIFESTYLE / RURAL SALESPEOPLE

Patrick 0800 151-885. Drainlaying, Heating Applicants need to be honest with initiative and
CAREERS EVENING Friendly Service integrity and have a proven work record. ELECTRICIAN
Reasonable prices Come and hear what you can achieve with a career in Real Estate. Meet Franchise Opportunity for partner to assist with calf ELECTRICIAN
Craftsman Plumber owners Ken Hagan (Franchise owner of the year NZ) and Paul Beazley along with rearing and some relief milking if desired. CHRIS MYLCHREEST 24 Hour some of our top achievers (top 5% within the L.J. Hooker network). Phone Nigel CHRIS MYLCHREEST Service We are seeking to employ new rural and residential salespeople in Cambridge, (07) 873-8591 Hewitson Plumbing (027) 476-7360 FOR: Morrinsville and Te Awamutu with or without prior real estate experience.
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If you are hardworking and prepared to put in the hard yards and long hours it can be FARM ASSISTANT Maintenance extremely rewarding.
Repairs If you are interested, a career evening is to be held on March 29, 2007 at 6.00pm If you are motivated, honest and want a career Phone 871-2914 L.J. Hooker office - 55 Victoria Street, Cambridge. in the dairy industry then we might have the Mobile Alternatively, applications for the available positions can be job for you. Milking 600 cows through a 50h/b (027) 496-7849 SHUTTLE shed, located between Otorohanga and SERVICE made to Diane Tyer AREINZ, Manager, Te Awamutu 871-5044 Pirongia commencing June 1, 2007. or Ken Hagan AREINZ (021) 353-488 EXPERIENCED Re- Ph Pat or Deanne lief Milker available. Dairy farm assistant required to join our team. 872-2530 Phone (07) 872-2530. L.J. Hooker Te Awamutu 871-5044 - Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ (027) 289-5496 or › Need to have minimum of two years in FARMERS, lifestyle (027) 289-5497 the dairy industry. blocks, orchardist, soil › Have initiative and good work ethics compaction, drainage, SPOUTING, Marley, › Need to be able to work in a team airation problems, I $29 mtr, fitted inc gst. environment have the tool for the Phone Tony 871-3620. job. The Aitchison › Rostered time off Subsoiler, also avail- ULTRA Clean, com- › Tidy house available able, rippers, roller- plete cleaning ser- › Good remuneration tiller for your cultiva- vices. Phone 871-6662. › School bus at gate. tion needs. Phone Ray 871-7156. VERSATILE Please phone (07) 873-7011 HOME SERVICES or (021) 314-382 Glen Rawson Plumbing DAIRY ASSISTANT Craftsman, Plumber and Gasfitter An opportunity is offered on a high performing
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New Natasha (027) 256-0093 make dairy farming a career. Farm location Phone (027) 222-7590 (07) 827-8886 is close to Te Awamutu and Hamilton. or 870-2987a/h 31a Madison Street, We offer: Cambridge. HOME REPAIRS Professional oven cleaners, 1. Fully developed property house cleaning, tenant, 2. Excellent remuneration AND general carpet cleaning, MAINTENANCE garden maintenance, 3. Participation in highly effective four MAINTENANCE person team environment landscape & design. Building, Decks etc All jobs considered. 4. Single person accommodation Painting Basic Landscaping We encourage: Waterblasting WEEDSPRAYING 1. Further education and personal Lawns, Garden care Radio Controlled Units Anything considered growth
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FULL TIME Part time position available for dental Waiter/Waitress chair side assistant. Experience not required. essential. Must be able to work flexible OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Phone hours, approximately 20 hours per week. (07) 823-6951 We are an engineering company seeking a DRIVERS REQUIRED Please send CV and written application to: person who is able to multi task NANNY With Class 2, Class 4 and Class 5 licences. C.Pratt Duties include: For general freight runs. WANTED 79 Kihikihi Road ~ Reception Good rate of pay depending on qualifications ~ Processing of accounts receivable To look after four year Te Awamutu and experience. ~ Purchasing 50 - 60 hours per week old twins and ~ Health and Safety a 16 month old. Please apply to : EARLY CHILDHOOD RELIRELIEVERSEVERS Good computer skills essential Thursday and Friday Couplands Transport (1929) Ltd 8.00 to 5.30pm. Qualified & Unqualified Please apply to: 580 Ohaupo Road Gray Construction Te Awamutu Must have full drivers Do you enjoy working with preschool Phone (07) 873-8788 or (07) 873 7999 a/h Phone 871-7009 licence. children in a centre setting? Phone Jo or Mark (07) 823-6221 Are you looking for varied, flexible work? Are you looking for a career in an exciting and challenging RESTAURANT staff, We are looking for confident, adaptable, evenings, part time, educators and qualified ECE teachers for industry? Tuesday - Saturday, long and short term temp assignments in Then we want to hear from you positions include, early childhood centres in your area. Chef - Dining Room Selectrix Te Awamutu is a progressive Home Staff - Kitchen Join the local team, contact Appliance Retailer with an award winning Hands. If you are a reputation, seeking a Sales Consultant in friendly, reliable con- our busy Te Awamutu store. scientious person, we ECE Consultants want you to be part of (07) 856856---76327632 The successful candidate should possess the our team, own trans- (027) 523523---15421542 following: port necessary. Phone Gabrielle at Gostiona. ~ Proven Customer focussed sales experience. Phone (07) 843-5431. ~ A team orientated attitude. ~ Computer literacy. SALES and service consultant!! Call ~ Excellent interpersonal communication skills. ~ Willingness to learn on a continual basis. Ignacio on (07) 838 2701. You will be involved with:

SECURITY Officers ~ Showroom and telephone selling. are needed! Gain this ~ After sales customer support. NZQA approved ~ Merchandising. qualification by corre- spondence for under ~ Some lifting. $550. Student loans ~ Goods Inwards. ~ Deliveries and cleaning. may apply. Phone 0800-800-043. Previous Home Appliance experience would be WANTED, Nanny, full an advantage, but full in-house training will be drivers license essen- provided. Remuneration will be negotiated tial, three days p/w. according to the skills and experience Further information of the successful applicant. phone (021) 209-5639. Please apply in writing, with CV to: The Manager “DO THE Selectrix 2IC/COUPLE RIGHT THING” PO Box 342, Te Awamutu 550 cows, 40 a/s herringbone shed on 163 ha. Supplied with two wheeler along with RECEPTIONIST high quality machinery. ADMINISTRATOR Very tidy three bedroom cottage. Te Awamutu Be TIdy We require: Business, Education, - minimum two years experience We are looking for an experienced Transport, Industrial, - sound tractor skills Receptionist / Administrator to work in our - good sense of humour busy real estate office. Domestic, You - good work ethics KEEP TE AWAMUTU - start date June 1, 2007 A typical day will see you being the “face and BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY voice of the office” working with our clients Phone Mark: 871-1563 and customers. You will also support the SITUATIONS VACANT ROSETOWN WAIKATO FENCING team in administration responsibilities from typing correspondence, drawing up Full time & Part time - Wages or Labour only agreements, ensuring all listings are up to date and answering queries. with experience in residential fencing, retaining walls and decks. You won’t be bored in this role.

PROPERTY MANAGER Honest and reliable, able to think for themselves and able to work alone. Otorohanga Phone Rodney 027 492 6008 This position would suit an organised or a/h 870 2282 energetic person who enjoys daily challenges. You need to be able to work REAL ESTATE SALESPERSALESPERSON SON unsupervised and have excellent A fresh approach with a real focus on the future. communication skills. A current Creating career opportunities not to be missed. salesperson certificate is preferred. We have an exciting role for professional Sales people to really make their mark in For both these positions you will need Real Estate operating in Te Awamutu and good people and customer skills, surrounding districts. Microsoft Word, Publisher, Outlook You’ll be a natural high achiever with an Express, along with a pleasant telephone appetite for sales success. You’ll need the ability manner and the ability to multi-task under to build and maintain strong client relationships, pressure. while your enthusiasm and self motivation will see you really making a difference. If this sounds like you, please deliver your CV to our Harcourts office in Otorohanga or In return, you’ll be part of an established Nation-wide Company in a role which offers post to variety, challenge and a very competitive P O Box 144, commission package with modern offices and IT Otorohanga. facilities. A real estate qualification is a definite Attn: Melanie Barker advantage, but not essential. Call anytime for a confidential discussion. Applications close Thursday April 5 2007.

Phone Jim Ecclestone - Sales Manager 021 424 600 or 07 888 4573 anytime

PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007 Neil Diamond Classy duo performing in Te Awamutu New Zealand-born fl autist Barbara Hill and impersonator American guitarist Laurie Randolph (right) are currently touring New Zealand and will be per- Brett Wallace has forming in Te Awamutu on Monday, March 26. been performing Neil The musicians fi rst performed together in Ber- Diamond classics for lin in 1989. over 10 years, but when Their fi rst programme, ‘Opera in Miniature’ people kept saying “you consisted of Laurie Randolph’s arrangements of sound just like Neil virtuoso opera fantasies, and was an immediate Diamond” he decided success. to add Neil Diamond The duo continued to develop this musical style impersonations to his as their speciality, presenting further such pro- already established music and impersona- grammes over the years. tions career. Concerts in Germany, Italy, England, New Brett performs Neil Zealand, South Korea and China were warmly Diamond in full cos- received. tume and portrays the In 2005, the two musicians were invited by the singer as he was in the University of Shen Yang, to give concerts and 70’s. masterclasses at their conservatorium, and both were awarded guest professorships from that Covering his big hits BRETT WALLACE from the 60’s - 90’s, university. audiences at numerous He became an in- For Barbara the fl ute is, with its lyrical and venues have enjoyed stant hit when karaoke hauntingly beautiful qualities of expression, the clapping and singing arrived in New Zea- ideal instrument for the romantic genre. along to favourite ‘Dia- land and developed im- Undoubtedly this recalls the infl uence of her mond’ hits like Cherry personations of Buddy early years in Berlin as a student of James Gal- classes for guitar in Japan, Taiwan, on Monday March 26 from 7.30pm. Cherry, Sweet Caroline Holly, Elton John, Elvis way. South Korea and China. In 2003 she Their programme in Te Awamutu and Brother Loves and Robbie Williams. After completing an Executant Diploma of presented her own guitar composi- will include Laurie Randolph, Travelling Salvation It is as Neil Diamond, Music at Auckland University, she continued tions on a highly successful tour of Manuel de Falla, Maurice Ravel, Show. however, that he has fl ute studies at the Guildhall School of Music in Argentina. Georges Bizet and Pierre A Genin Wallace fi rst showed received the most ac- London with the support of a New Zealand Arts TE AWAMUTU MUSIC plus Tan Mizi. promise by delighting claim and Te Awamutu Council Bursary. FEDERATION CONCERT Door sales (from 7pm) are $25 his family and friends now has a chance to see Further studies were in Switzerland and in Te Awamutu people have a chance for adults, $22 for seniors, $10 for with vocal impersona- why. Berlin where she has lived ever since. tions of Elvis, Buddy Brett is appearing to see these talented musicians at 15-20 year olds and free for under She is an established recital artist in collabora- the Methodist Church (Bank Street) 15 years. Holly and various as Neil Diamond at tions with harp and piano, as well as guitar, and cartoon and television the Redoubt on Friday has been fl autist for numerous chamber groups characters. night. and theatre ensembles. As an enthusiastic teacher she is the initiator The REGENT Theatre Beautiful of several annual fl ute courses and workshops in Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 • www.regent3.itgo.com Germany. Laurie Randolph graduated from the North After 75 years, still the best show in town. Carolina School of the Arts and continued her A lush and perfectly produced period “Holds you tightly within its grip.” (Babel) studies with the Uruguayan guitar virtuoso Abel piece providing viewing the whole is, in short, one of the year’s best movies.” HOTEL Carlevaro, who has been the most important family will enjoy. Renee Zellweger, Stunning performances from Brad Pitt infl uence on her technical development and con- Emily Watson and Ewen McGregor in and Cate Blanchett. & RESTAURANT cept of coloration. the infectious, light-hearted fi lm that She came to Berlin in the late seventies to will keep you smiling. It’s warm, funny, teach guitar at the Hochscule für Musik, a posi- revealing and moving. Thursday Night - Band tion she was to continue for 19 years. 8pm till midnight She was also assistant to Abel Carlevaro at his R16 masterclasses in Erlbach, Southern Germany, for nine years. THU & FRI 5.40, SAT 5.55, SUN 3.55, Laurie has toured Asia and Europe exten- MON, TUE & WED 5.40 sively, both as a soloist and in various duo com- G The Hollywood Reporter says, “THE THU & FRI 10.30, 5.10 & 6.50, MOVIE GLOWS WITH INFECTIOUS binations. SAT 1.20, 3.05, 4.50 & 6.35, CHEERFULNESS... AN ABSOLUTE She performed concerts and gave master- SUN 11.20, 1.05, 2.50 & 4.35, CHARMER.” We have to agree. “Superbly MON & TUE 5.10 & 6.50, scripted and wonderfully entertaining. Restaurant Re-Opening WED 10.30, 5.10 & 6.50 Recommended.” NZ Herald. An Introducing our Chef - Chony absolutely delightful treat. HAPPY FEET G ORCHESTRA SEATS M Thursday BBQ menu specials 6-8pm THIRD MONTH SAT 1.40, SUN 11.40 FRI 6.15, SAT 4.00, SUN 2.00, MON 6.15, neil CHARLOTTE’S WEB G WED 8.05 074TC044-07 Friday Night THIRD MONTH SAT 1.50, SUN 11.50 Hugh Grant as an over-the-hill 80’s Refreshments & Food Available THE QUEEN M pop star seeking a comeback with an amateur song-writer played by Drew DDiamondiamond FOURTH MONTH THU 10.15 & 6.15, till late Barrymore. It’s very funny and a most Courtesy Van Available IMPERSONATOR SAT 2.10, SUN 12.10, TUE & WED 6.15 appealing comedy of love and success. Phone 870 4025 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE R13 MUSIC AND LYRICS PG THU 8.05, SAT 5.50, SUN 3.50, THU & FRI 8.30, SAT 3.50 & 8.20, St. Patricks Day! 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