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where are we? Te Awamutu 1585 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu what do we do? Panel and paint specialists and Insurance approved repairs for cars, trucks & machinery - courtesy cars available Published Tuesday & Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Couurier PH 871 6780 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Sally’s giving back WWI panel Pirongia Community Association has funded a panel for Pirongia War Memorial Hall, about servicemen listed on the WWI Roll of Honour. Information for the panel in cancer fundraiser was obtained mainly from military records and newspaper BY CATHY ASPLIN files by Alan Hall of the Pirongia TC080316CA01 Heritage and Information Breast cancer survivor Sally READY FOR RELAY: I am forever Centre who was concerned West says fundraising and partici- Sally West is looking that little is known about the pating in the Relay For Life is her forward to taking part grateful‘ for the men listed. chance to ‘give back’. in the annual Cancer care, love and The panel, by Mangapiko Mrs West was diagnosed with Society fundraiser. help I received exhibit designer Sonia Frimmel, breast cancer in 2013 after notic- includes photographs of most ing some changes in her breast. from the oncology of those listed, with brief details “I was aware my birth mother staff at Waikato about each man who died in the had died of bilateral breast cancer, DHB, the Te service of his country. so I made sure I had annual Awamutu District The panel will be unveiled mammograms,” she said. by Waipa Mayor Jim “Early in 2013 I noticed a nurses, my breast Mylchreest on Sunday 3 April, thickening in one of my breasts so care specialist in a public ceremony to which I had a mammogram and felt sure they would spot any problems. and plastic descendants, members of the surgeon, the Te community and others “Feedback from the interested are cordially invited. mammogram indicated it was just Awamutu dense breast tissue. “But late in 2013 I noticed my community Glow-stamps left breast had collapsed slightly shuttle, my Operators of Waitomo and I headed for the doctor. family, friends Glowworm Caves are proud to “After another mammogram see the wonderful world of New and a scan I had a biopsy. and my church. Zealand’s native glowworm “It was then discovered that I But I can’t brought to life, with the launch had several tumours, the largest of emphasise of a set of limited edition, which was 5.5cm.” collectible stamps from New It didn’t take her long to decide enough to women Zealand Post. that she would have both breasts that they need to The stamps feature the removed. trust their work of Joseph Michael’s “Medical staff weren’t keen, instincts and photography and each is but I felt it was my best chance. If I printed with special ink that had one removed I felt sure there listen to their allows the glowworms to glow would be a problem with the other bodies. If they in the dark like the real McCoy. one within a short period of time. “After several scans a tumour don’t think Rio bound was actually detected in my right something is Te Awamutu Rowing Club breast so my decision to have a bi- quite right they member Alex Kennedy has lateral mastectomy was con- firmed. need to push to been named in the New “I then had reconstruction and have it sorted. Zealand men’s eight to 12 rounds of chemo. compete at the Olympic Games ’ “I am forever grateful for the in Rio de Janeiro. care, love and help I received from The last time a men’s eight the oncology staff at Waikato be in a Relay For Life team Mrs love to surpass it, so if anyone ■ Relay For Life 2016 will be run raced was at the 1984 games. DHB, the Te Awamutu District West says she keen to be involved . would like to donate I would really at Mystery Creek Events Centre, The team, currently 31 nurses, my breast care specialist “I decided it was a chance for appreciate it,” she said. Saturday March 12, from 10am to athletes in nine boat classes, is and plastic surgeon, the Te Awa- me to give back, so that others that She was part of the recent 10pm. Teams keep a baton moving the largest in New Zealand mutu community shuttle, my fam- follow will have the same level of Altrusa RFL team fundraiser out- around the track for 12 hours, Olympic Rowing history. ily, friends and my church. care as I did.” side The Warehouse, where her having fundraised for the Cancer An additional team of 15 “But I can’t emphasise enough Mrs West is part of the Altrusa cupcakes were a particular fav- Society in the lead-up to the athletes made up of five boats to women that they need to trust team this year and has already ourite. Mrs West operates her event. has been named to compete at their instincts and listen to their raised her personal target of $1500. business The Groovy Cake Kit- If you would like to donate the final qualification regatta in bodies. If they don’t think some- “I have been well supported by chen from home and instigated towards the collection total for Switzerland. thing is quite right they need to local businesses, family, friends the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel Sally West: https:/ push to have it sorted.” and my church. weekly cafe, as a community /rflhamilton2016.everydayhero.c- When the opportunity came to “I’ve met my target but I would service. om/nz/sally/posts/588150 Give yourself a break. GET FREE SCHEDULED SERVICING for a year*, and pay nothing for 12 mths with 0% interest* on a KingQuad 400 or 500 * See in store for terms & conditions FINANCE 2 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu P 07 871 3069 E [email protected] 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, March 8, 2016 SALT WATER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPORTS FISHING KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Kihikihi flexing muscles Thanks to Menz Shed Add fi ve minutes for Raglan Harbour Tuesday 10.30am 10.55pm We are writing to express our thanks to the men Wednesday 11.16am 11.45pm I had the pleasure of attending Then along to watch a game of from the Menz Shed who have been making up the Kihikihi’s first Market Day re- polo being played in front of the pest trap boxes (as mentioned in the Te Awamutu Thursday 12.01pm cently. grandstand. What a wealth of talent Courier February (Thursday, February 18). Friday 12.32am 12.49pm The stalls, both in the hall and to look forward to representing our The NZ Landcare Trust is working with the Saturday 1.17am 1.40pm outside, were very attractive and country in this sport or just having National Wetland Trust and community volun- Sunday 2.04am 2.32pm attended by a good number of folk. fun. teers, with funding from DoC and WRC, to Monday 2.55am 3.24pm The food stalls were yummy so What the day spelled out to me undertake animal pest control around the South there was every good reason to was what a lot of events there are lake at Rotopiko Lakes Complex (Lake Serpentine). stay, have a cup of coffee and take going on in Kihikihi. What a great The boxes have been made especially for us to in the offerings in pleasant sur- place to live, work and play with house DoC’s 200 traps to catch rats and mustelids. roundings. the very best of venues available. We will be using Timms traps for catching Thank you to the organiser Huia With New Zealand’s biggest possums. Naera for all the effort put into the equestrian event coming up, the We are working with a group of volunteers who day in order to attract the commun- domain should be packed with the will deploy the boxes and traps every 50 metres ity and passing traffic. public able to watch an event of around the south lake and they will be baited and It is planned to hold the market world class riders and horses on a checked on a regular basis. This season’s Trout Licenses are only quarterly, at the moment with cross country built as bold and This is to help protect the native birds that will available online - we can arrange some thought being given to testing as any in the world. be breeding inside the predator-proof fence and informing the public more of this Thank you to all of the volun- then moving outside the fence as their numbers this for you instore Mon - Fri only unique day in Kihikihi, a village teers who help organise these grow. that is flexing its muscles. amazing events. The community of We are very grateful to the men for their time Kawhia 2 Day After the Market Day, I visited Kihikihi has a lot to be thankful for and expertise in making the boxes and we look the Kihikihi Domain and watched and does appreciate the work and forward to sharing more of our successes as we Easter Competition the cricket game being played with time you are giving to putting move into the trapping part of our programme. 26 - 27 March great energy and precision. Kihikihi firmly on the map. If you’d like to be involved, please get in touch. One of these players might very HAZEL BARNES NARDENE BERRY and MELINDA DRESSER Tickets sold here! Cash only well be Brendon McCallum’s re- Waipa District Councillor Project Coordinators placement.