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CIRCULATED FREE TO 12,109 HOMES THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. BRIEFLY Environmental Coro Street reunion guest speaker Bala Tikkisetty from Waikato Regional Council is Local fan relives this month’s guest speaker at Te Awamutu Continuing Education on Wednesday April 17 (10am). Mr Tikkisetty will be visit with ‘Ken’ discussing Waikato soil and water issues with guests at BY CATHY ASPLIN Waipa Workingman’s Club (entry $2). Almost 40 years ago Julie Her son Adrian says growing up Stevanon was on her OE in Eng- he heard the story of how she went Record team land and visited the set of Corona- on the set many times. A record New Zealand tion Street. ‘‘She told me and my sister team of more than 800 will She was lucky enough to meet Astrid how amazing it was to meet contest the 2013 UCI BMX some of the stars of the show the stars and as a result we were World Championships. including Bet Lynch (Julie Good- forced to watch Coro each week!’’ The championships, year), Betty Turpin (Betty Driver), When the COROnation Street expected to attract 2500 Hilda Ogden (Jean Alexander) and stage show was advertised as riders from more than 30 original cast member Ken Barlow coming to New Zealand the countries, will be staged on (William Roache). Stevanon siblings decided to get July 24-28 at Vector Arena. Te Awamutu will be represented by 27 riders, including seven who have qualified in both 20" and cruiser. Cycling coup The inaugural North Island Schools Track Cycling Championships are being staged at Te Awamutu Velodrome on April 27. Organiser, Errol Newlands is leaving no stone unturned in an attempt to create a carnival their parents, Julie and Willie out how I had been there, especi- atmosphere. tickets to attend in Auckland. ally in his dressing room. There will be continuous ‘‘Mum went armed with her red ‘‘So I explained that some racing, live race photo album hoping to see ‘Ken’ friends in New Zealand had a commentary, music being again, even though I said it daughter in Manchester who knew played, food, cold drinks and wouldn’t be likely. the Coronation Street producer coffee will be on sale. ‘‘But staff at the Civic theatre and arranged for me to be on the set were so taken with the photos and when they were filming. Phone Mr Newlands (021 her story, that they organised for ‘‘The photos in my album were 449 670) to book a tent site. her to meet William Roache after taking during a break in filming.’’ the show.’’ Adrian Stevanon (who now Rowing 50th Mrs Stevanon says she was very works for Maori television) says Te Awamutu Rowing Club excited to be taken back stage to his mum was very excited when he celebrates its 50th Jubilee meet Mr Roache and the cast. picked her up. this weekend. ‘‘He was really surprised to see ‘‘Mum said Ken was blown The weekend kicks off the photos and kept looking at away with her album and the with a social gathering them to see who I had met and actors were pretty interested to see tomorrow night at the club’s where they were taken. all the photos too.’’ Lake Ngaroto base. ‘‘To start with he couldn’t work See more, page 4. A masters regatta will be held on the lake on Saturday, TC110413SP01A with a lunchtime fun row for THEN (1976 above): Te Awamutu tourist Julie Stevanon with ‘Ken’ past members. (William Roache) in his dressing room on the show’s set. The 50th Jubilee dinner is being held on Saturday night TC110413SP01B at Te Awamutu Sports Club. NOW (2013 left): Julie Stevanon (carrying her cherished red photo album) meets ‘Ken’ again after attending the COROnation Street stage show in Auckland.

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CONTACTS We wonder whether anyone should take five minutes to I’m often travelling home Are they unaware of the else is seeing the irony in the reflect on how they are feeling south from Te Awamutu 20km/h speed limit when pass- MANAGER Pukeatua cemetery situation. over the cemetery deal. between 3-4pm, and slow down ing a stationary school bus? Alan Price Some Pukeatua locals are up Their Maori neighbours to 20k/mh when passing school Young children are unpre- in arms that local iwi are to may have felt this way for the buses letting children off. dictable, and dart about in e: [email protected] receive the cemetery as part of last 150 years. Too often, I have following excitement. Could you live with their Treaty settlement. Instead of being an act drivers tail-gating and honking yourself if your speed caused EDITOR As we know, Treaty settle- which divides the community, their horns at me in frus- their death? Dean Taylor ments are where the Govern- maybe if we appeal to our better tration. LIZZIE MURDOCH e: [email protected] ment acknowledge their part in natures, it could be an act historical mistreatment of iwi, which brings it together. including land confiscations. PAUL QUINN and REPORTERS Perhaps Pukeatua locals LEANNE STEEL Put name to opinions Cathy Asplin e: [email protected] Did anyone else receive a ately do not identify yourself flyer in their letterbox titled and if you have gone to as much Colin Thorsen Sick of picking up poo ‘Would You Believe?’ advertis- trouble as put together a budget e: [email protected] ing a website that targets the website, print up a wee flyer To the dog owners of Wallace I would find that far prefer- council and airs someone’s and then hand deliver it, you ADVERTISING Terrace, I would really appreci- able to them pooing on my front opinions on council and council really should put your own ate it if you could train your lawn, my garden and even my spending. name to it as well don’t you Dorinda Courtney dogs to poo on your own prop- driveway. Would that person like to put think? e: [email protected] erty. MERYL REARDON their hand up, as you deliber- AMANDA REILLY Julie Jackson e: [email protected] LANCE’S LOT Bookings [email protected] Museum up CLASSIFIEDS for award Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird Anna-Marie Holmes [email protected] Te Awamutu Museum has been named a finalist in the 2013 New Zealand Museum LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Awards. Museum staff entered the ‘We Love Eels We welcome letters - preferably via email. Exhibition’ which celebrated the endangered They should be under 300 words and must New Zealand Longfin Eel, and ran for six months have the sender’s name, address and phone from May to November, 2012. number. No pseudonyms are accepted Director Anne Blyth said staff were both and names will only be withheld in special proud and excited to be named finalists in the circumstances at the discretion of the editor. awards. Letters are not usually acknowledged and The awards have been held annually since may be edited, abridged or discarded. 2008 and are designed to showcase outstanding

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Te Awamutu Intermediate stages. celebrates the completion of a Invited guests tonight will long-awaited Arts Centre with an enter through an impressive official opening this evening. foyer which leads to three subject Work began on the million- areas: Visual Arts, Dance/Drama dollar centre at the beginning of and Music. 2012 and was completed in two Continued page 7. Be safe, be seen message as days get shorter

As daylight saving ends ‘Be mode, as this is the best mode for Safe Be Seen’ is the key message attracting attention’’. from Waipa District Council to Ms Jolly hopes that respon- cyclists and pedestrians. sible parents of children who ‘‘It’s critically important that cycle to school will invest in a cyclists and pedestrians make good set of bike lights. themselves visible to motorists ‘‘School students are often especially in poor and low light riding in a dark school uniform conditions such as early morn- and often have a dark back ings and from late afternoon’’ pack. said Waipa District road safety ‘‘Motorists just don’t see Co-ordinator Megan Jolly. them easily. Reflectorised back- High visibility clothing is a pack covers or hiz-viz vests and simple but effective way of being jackets are other great ways of seen in low light conditions. increasing cyclist visibility to Wear bright clothing during day- other road users.’’ time hours and clothing with Now is also a great time for reflective material after dark. cyclists to check that bike Another safety tip is to apply reflectors on the back of their reflective tape to your backpack bike are clean, and lights have or helmet to increase your visi- new batteries. Often crashes bility. involving cyclists occur during ‘‘Cyclists, just like motorists, turning manoeuvres so side on are legally obliged to display visibility can be improved with lights during the hours of dark- spoke reflectors. ness and during times of poor visibility. Front lights must be ■ If you would like a free white and the rear lights red. It is reflectorised cover for your back recommended that cyclists have pack, email your contact details to the rear red light in flashing [email protected]. Alert Level 3 remains

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New Zealand gathers annually, 9178516AA alternating between North and Contact Julie or Dorinda South Island venues. on 871 5151 today Clan Ross is a Scottish High- land clan dating back to the 13th Century. It includes septs, associated clans or families that include people whose surnames are Anderson, Andison, Andrew, Andrews, Corbet, Corbett, Crow, Crowe, Croy, Denoon, Denune, Dingwall, Duthie, Fair, Fear, Fearn, Gillanders, Hagart, Haggart, MacAndrew, MacAndrews, MacCullie, MacCulloch, MacLulloch, MacTaggart, MacTear, MacTier, MacTyre, Mitchell, Taggart, Tarrel, Tullo, Tulloch, Tyre, Vass, Wass and Waters. Helping organise the event in Te Awamutu are Eric and Julia (nee Ross) Wilcox. Mr Wilcox is a keen amateur genealogist who says he was ‘too slow to duck’ when the Clan Ross Association of New Zealand’s former genealogist left New Zea- land to live in Perth. Mr Wilcox has over 1800 people on his clan register throughout the world. More than 40 people are expected at the gathering, although any person who has any connection to the clan is welcome. This connection may be that a grandparent was a Ross or one of her septs. TC110413DT02 ‘‘We are planning an interest- ROSS clan genealogist Eric Wilcox and his wife Julia (nee Ross) model 9178538AA ing weekend, beginning on the variations of Ross tartan — hers modern dress (red) and hunting (green) and Private Sale Friday evening with a presenta- his the ancient variants. tion on Family History or gen- ealogy,’’ says Mr Wilcox. ‘‘On Saturday we meet for Mangapiko Stream enhancement morning tea and the AGM, which will be opened by Mayor Alan A contractor has been engaged by to rehabilitate the stream banks with Livingston, who is also of Scottish Waipa District Council and Waikato more desirable species and replanting descent. ‘‘That will be followed by Regional Council to clear a section of will be carried out within 12 months as lunch and a trip to places of the Mangapiko Stream of willow trees seasonal conditions allow,’’ said Mrs historical interest in and around and other ‘nuisance vegetation’. Kendrick. Te Awamutu.’’ The clearing starts next week and Discussions had taken place with The evening function is a will help ensure the stream has an the Eel Enhancement Authority Ltd. dinner and ceilidh. unimpeded flow. A replanting pro- (EECo) to ensure that the clearing All are welcome to the gramme will follow. would have the least possible effect on evening’s entertainment, which Water Services Manager Lorraine the eel population in the stream. will include the haggis ceremony, Kendrick said the first stage of clearing Trees will be cut down to ground Scottish songs by Alice Gower, will cover the area from about 300 level and the stumps treated to ensure 2 Greenhill Drive, Te Awamutu 42 2 some poetry recited by Alec metres upstream to 150 metres down- they do not regrow. The root structures Quality 4 bedroom home with new one run carpet, large well Calderwood and lots of Scottish stream of the bridge crossing the which provide shelter for the eels will Country dancing. There is a Mangapiko Stream on SH 3 in Te rot away over time while the appointed kitchen, tiled bathroom and ensuite, fully ducted morning tea ion Sunday before Awamutu. replanting will generate a new root air conditioning. Beautiful 1998m² section. Family living with people depart for home. The project is being managed by structure and shelter. inground pool. Waipa District Council with costs Mrs Kendrick said funding has ■ For more information contact Eric being shared equally with Waikato been applied for in the next financial VIEW: Sunday 1.00-2.00pm - PRICE: $445,000 or Julia Wilcox (870 5449) or email Regional Council. year to carry out another stage of [email protected] ‘‘An important part of the project is clearing and replanting. PHONE OWNER 021 456 751 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Positive approach to health, wellbeing

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Confirmation of a major new sponsorship from Cambridge’s Lin- DERBY wood Park could see the Waipa Racing Club re- introduce the Galilee SUNDAY Stakes to its racing 21ST APRIL 2013 calendar next season if To download an entry form and rules ratified by the pattern racing review panel. and regulations for this event, go to Linwood Park owner, www.kihikihispeedway.co.nz Mary Fitzpatrick con- or phone 0275 865 731 or collect from firmed the new sponsor- Te Awamutu Courier office ship deal this week in a bid to help save the club from losing its Saturday race-meetings. ‘‘We are delighted to become a new sponsor of the Waipa Racing Club and are hoping we can help them in terms of their Saturday race meetings next season,’’ says Fitzpatrick. ‘‘Racing in these smaller towns is still very important and Wai- TC110413CT01 pa Racing Club has a NEW SPONSOR: Linwood Park owner Mary Fitzpatrick and new stud manager proud history.’’ Gary Mudgway with Linwood stud star Ekraar, flanked by Waipa Racing Club Waipa Racing Club president Steve Herbert (left) and WRC manager Blair Thomson (right). manager, Blair Thomson says the club is event staged by the Wai- ‘‘The club is facing — proven stallion very appreciative of Lin- pa Racing Club and was challenging times at pre- Ekraar and newcomer wood Park’s support and contested by fillies and sent and this move by Echoes Of Heaven. also for MediaPA’s mares. Galilee was a Linwood Park must be a Ekraar has sired two Phillip Quay in organis- champion galloper of the sign to the Group 1 winners this ing the sponsorship. 1960s, winning both the administrators at the season, Shez Sensational ‘‘Receiving a sponsor- Caulfield and Mel- top level that there is and Habibi, and is ship of this level is a bourne Cups in 1966. still a future for the among the leading sires major boost for the club Te Awamutu trainer Waipa Racing Club pro- at stud in New Zealand. and we are grateful for Keith Hawtin says it was viding it retains its Sat- Echoes Of Heaven is Linwood Park’s sup- a very kind gesture by urday race meetings,’’ exceptionally well bred, port.’’ Linwood Park to make says Hawtin. being a half-brother to The Galilee Stakes the sponsorship avail- Linwood Park stands champion Australian was formerly a feature able. two stallions this season sire Redoute’s Choice.

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Te Awamutu’s Federa- tion Two soccer team takes on Tauranga Old Blues at Wharepai Domain in their first competition match of the Centenary season this Saturday. The Billy Carter- coached side is quietly confident of performing creditably this season. The squad has been bolstered with a sprinkling of new and young players who join the core group that played last season. Kevin Buckle will again be the keeper with ‘Mr Reliable’ Hamon McKay back to defend in front of him. The striker partnership of Lale Stapleford and David Simpemba are back to cause havoc with the opposition defence, along with attacking midfielder Adam Blake. Nathan Orange and TC110413CT02 Cohen Pikari join the CONGO’S David Simpemba shoots for goal playing for Te squad after coming Awamutu against Rotorua at the Stadium last season. HERE NOW! through the club as junior players then having stints of the games to try out contesting the Waikato C at Hamilton Wanderers. various playing division, started their The squad also features combinations than win- season with a 2-1 win over three brothers, Hadyn, ning. Hamilton Wanderers at Liam and Joel Roil. While The men’s reserve team Porrit Stadium. not unique to the club, it began their season in the Dave Ireland scored has been a long time since Waikato B division last Sat- both goals for the winners. such a combination has urday hosting Putaruru at Next week the side are been on the field at the Anchor Park. at home to Cambridge. same time. The Mark Cleaver- The ladies team hosted As well as fielding three coached side pushed their Mangakino at Anchor Park brothers, the squad has an more experienced oppo- on Sunday and drew the WILKSBROOKE MAZDA - WAIKATO’S MAZDA FAMILY FOR OVERVER 30 YEARS international flavour with sition all the way before match 2-2 in their Waikato Argentine, Irish, German, succumbing 6-3. C division opener. Scottish and Uruguayan Scorers for Te Awamutu Scorers for Te Awamutu members. were Scott Surtees, Bran- were Amy and Carey www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Despite not having don Hanny and Cody Ireland. 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079 results go their way pre- McMillian. Next week the team has season, Carter was philo- Next week the team are a bye before they host East- GRANT WILKS NEIL GOODRICK sophical saying he was away to Waihi. ern Suburbs the following Mob (0274) 948 672 Mob (027) 292 9040 more intent on making use The men’s third team, week. [email protected] [email protected] 9177832AA

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Mum of two Dannie Lodder Sue Young and Lynda Morgan emerged was right when she counted on top qualifiers for the women’s four-ball best- today bringing a little luck for ball competition with 44 points at Pirongia her at the Kihikihi Interna- Golf Club. Their nearest rivals were Eileen tional Horse Trial. Blackwood and Patty MacIntyre on 39 and Aboard Moochi (owned by Jillian Reakes and Judy Dunn 38. Peta Easton), Lodder coolly Denise Goile reports that the drawn and calmly rode to victory in partners have joined some strong teams the prestigious Waipa Home of together and competition in the upcoming Champions CIC three star rounds should be close. event. The stableford scramble was won by Her clear round in the Lynda Morgan/Sue Young with 44 points, showjumping put the pressure from Jackie Van der Stap and Christine on overnight leader Simon Grant on 42 and Brenda Staples and Erena Gordon (Karaka) and Neilson 40. Scoring was outstanding, given Fletch.com, who had just a the less amount of run on the fairways after single fault in hand going into welcomed rain. Club captain, Dave Lamb is the final phase. leading by example — featuring prominently Their efforts in the tighter in the men’s scrambles the last two weeks. arena backed up a superb clear He followed up his 44 stableford at Easter round, with just five time with a hot 63 nett on Sunday. faults over the John Nicholson- Senior nett: Ken Emery 68, Charlie Coles designed cross country course. 69, Garry Russo, Adrian Elliott, Peter ‘‘That track [the cross Baggaley 70, Jim Dunn, Jason Yeeles, Rob country] just kept on coming,’’ Taylor, Peter Thomson, Phillip Eyre 72. said an elated Lodder. Junior nett: Dave Lamb 63, Grant Morgan ‘‘You have to ride every 66, John Nelson, Don Livingston, Bevan single fence and when you Heath 67, Kevin Nickson, Dirk Thomas, Tony reach the finish you are exhil- Baggeley 68, Barry Cavey 69. arated and know you are sitting on a super horse because you got round.’’ Ryburns top tourney The combination were fifth at the Kihikihi World Cup TC110413CT03 event last year in just their HORSE TRIALS winner Dannie Lodder and Moochi safely negotiate one of course designer John Bryan and Barbara Ryburn won the second advanced start, but Nicholson’s ‘fences’ enroute to a clear cross country round at Kihikihi on Saturday. Curtain and Carpet Court sponsored mixed Lodder says she came into the 2x4x2 tournament outright at Te Awamutu 2013 event far more confident ‘‘I’ve had some good horses was 12. Lodder is hoping to be Smith and Sarah Broughton, Bowling Club. after an intensive week of over the years — five named in the Trans Tasman featured prominently. The Ryburns were the only team to training. advanced, but Moochi is my senior team to compete in Smith (Te Kauwhata) had emerge with a maximum of four wins. ‘‘Training and harassing... best because he trusts me 100 Sydney at the end of the month, two mounts in the CIC three Runners-up were Ian Taylor and Nevenka a lot of harassing.’’ per cent and just keeps on and has her sights on compet- star, placing third and fourth Drnasin with three wins on a countback from Over this season she says giving. He has such a huge ing in the Adelaide four star respectively on Balmoral third placed Jim Allen and Jean Wallis. Te she learnt she needed to be heart and is so genuine.’’ later in the year. Tangolooma and Britannica Awamutu teams cleaned up in the Stihl Shop more reckless and attack The Kihikihi victory was The three star overnight MVNZ. sponsored tournament, attracting 18 teams. showjumping courses with her biggest to date, and she’s leader Simon Gordon (Karaka) Sarah Broughton (Mystery The team of Trevor Wright, Dan Connolly more vigour. got big plans for the future — had to settle for second after he Creek) placed sixth on Rockhill and Doreen Duffell prevailed with three wins She did that today, and much of that thanks to a great and Fletch.com took the first Rocket. and a draw. Second place went to John Jones, despite rattling a few jumps, husband, an amazing owner rail. A full list of results and Nevenka Drnasin and Pat Oliver with three says she believed the clear and a mum who has been at Two riders with Te Awa- more photos will be published wins, on a countback from third placed Chris round was hers. every single show since Lodder mutu connections, Donna next Tuesday. Tait, Trevor Duffell and Val Sargent.

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Congratulations to 9177676AA Hanna, Abby and and four great great support and kindness Tech/Arts programme for Years 7 & 8 them both. Lawrence, Curtis and grandchildren. on our loss of a Tash, and Samantha A service to celebrate beautiful wife, mother, Strong music, sport, ICT, Kapa Haka and We are now in the TE BRAKE - POOLE. and Ben, and great Agnes’ life will be held daughter, sister, leadership opportunities. Year of the Snake. Alfons and Heather, gran of Annah. Passed at Alexandra House sister-in-law, John and Anne are away peacefully on Chapel, 570 Alexandra daughter-in-law, Limited spaces throughout the school. Make this your year excited to announce Tuesday morning aged Street, Te Awamutu aunty and friend will www.pirongia.school.nz for more information to learn the engagement of a wonderful 91 years. (today) Thursday 11 always be Taoist Tai Chi! Cameron and Lizette. "Thank you for being April at 2pm. remembered. We For an Expression of Interest form Wishing them a our Ma and Gran. All communications to mourn her loss deeply please contact the School offi ce on 871 9727 www.taoist.org.nz wonderful future We will miss your the Read Family, c/- but are thankful for together. cheeky witty humour." PO Box 137, Te her life. Please accept The deadline for receipt of applications Awamutu please. our sincere gratitude. is Friday, 19 April 2013 Deaths Te Awamutu Funeral PHILLIPS, Services FDANZ CONNOLLY, Bert. Raymond Grant. Church Services Passed away Aged 55. Sadly passed peacefully on 9 April TE AWAMUTU away 10 April 2013, 2013. Dearly loved peacefully in his sleep husband of Pamela. In Memoriam SPIRITUAL at Waikato Hospital. A Brother of Fred CHURCH good friend to all those (deceased), Frank EDGE, within the Te (deceased) and Jack. Natasha Renai. 11am Start Awamutu Residential Loved uncle of his 11 April 2004. Guest Medium Trust. Raymond has nieces and nephew. 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World Premiere

TC110413SP23A CAST of The Auction practice their comedy poses at rehearsal.

The University of an on-site auction (mort- iar to Hamilton concert Waikato Conserva- gagee sale) of a two- goers. Her arrangement torium of Music presents bedroom flat in run- of Poi E was recently the world premiere of down suburb. sung and played at Sun- The Auction, a one-act Familiar hazards set Symphony by the comic opera by composer such as the auction pro- Hamilton Festival Choir Janet Jennings, as part cess itself, mortgagee and Waikato Symphony of the A Semester Opera sales, pushy real estate Orchestra. Showcase concert. agents, leaky buildings, One of Janet’s choral A PhD graduate of the and ‘property sharks’ are works, Matariki, was Conservatorium, Jen- all part of the action. recently performed by nings wrote both the Senior vocal lecturer the Hamilton Civic Choir libretto as well as the David Griffiths under conductor Rachael music. describes the piece as a Griffiths-Hughes, and ‘‘The opera takes a delightful excursion into will feature on the look at what having (or the world of personal and choir’s 2013 CD. trying to get) a ‘home’ social conflict with some means to New Zea- hilarious, unpredictable ■ The Auction will be landers. The auction outcomes. performed as part of the becomes a crucible in Janet is directing the Conservatorium of Music which nine characters production, with Francis Opera Showcase, this are forced to consider Cowan and David Friday, 7pm, at the how they manage their Griffiths accompanying Gallagher Academy of lives,’’ says Jennings. on piano. Performing Arts, University The opera is staged as Janet’s work is famil- of Waikato. CINEMA SCENE The Croods

The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacu- an incredible new world look is changed forever. lar landscape, the filled with fantastic From the creators of Croods discover creatures — and their out- Madagascar. Trance

Auctioneer Simon (James McAvoy), in league with a gang led by underworld boss Franck (Vincent Cassel), plots the aud- acious theft of a masterpiece by Goya from a major public auction. When Simon double-crosses the gang during math, Simon memory of where Franck and his the robbery, sticks stubbornly he stashed the associates join Franck retaliates — and perhaps artwork. forces with a violently and shrewdly — to his Unable to hypnotherapist knocks him claim that the vio- coerce the paint- (Rosario Dawson) unconscious. lent trauma has ing’s location in a bid to get him In the after- left him with no from Simon, to talk.

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