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The reason I presented the on page A7, under the headline ‘Queenstown Matamata-Piako District Council said pay- notice of motion to council on Before you head out... remember Jaunt Hits Ratepayers’, disclosed Waipa Dis- ing for partners’ meals and flights would be a amalgamation was so the public trict Council spent more on last week’s local breach of its sensitive expenditure policy, could be fully informed, as I believe SAFETY FIRST government conference than Hamilton City. while Thames-Coromandel thought it prudent they should be on all issues. In addition to its delegates, it paid for for no one to attend given it was on a cost- The notice of motion said — 50% accommodation and flights for two wives saving mission. ‘‘There is no mandate for any (those of Deputy Mayor Graham Webber and Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our mayor and councillor, including the mayor, to councillor Dennis Finn). council had been as fiscally responsible. discuss amalgamation of local dis- I can do no better than quote Hamilton DENNIS HOWELL trict councils involving Waipa Dis- KITS OFF trict at the newly-formed mayors meeting or any other arranged - Safety DOORNOBS functions. Equipment Express displeasure This mater (sic) must be fully - First Aid LURES discussed by councillors with the involvement of the Waipa public - Anchor Through your column, I would like to extremely honest when customers are trying before any suggestions or recom- thank Edna Tyler for her comments on the on our beautiful clothes. mendations are made. If the Available at appalling service she received upon entering Why Edna, if you were so slighted, did decision is made not to proceed, a our store. you return, according to you, ‘for more of the line must be drawn in the sand Tuesday trading is normally very quiet, same’? Why did you not approach us and stating positively we are not inter- but thanks to Edna’s letter, we were express your displeasure? ested in any amalgamation involv- inundated with visits and phone calls sup- Edna, you are welcome to visit us again ing Waipa District.’’ 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 porting us from our loyal and satisfied and receive the attention you so obviously In Tuesday’s Courier Mayor customers. crave. Alan Livingston said: ‘‘Firstly, Cr I pride myself on always acknowledging You will have to introduce yourself to me, Wilson’s notice of motion to discuss everyone when they enter the store, then I as I have no idea who you are. amalgamation of councils was not leave them to browse. SHIREE CHANDLER accepted by the committee chair- We are notorious for not being pushy and Manager Te Awamutu Womenz man as per appropriate meeting procedures.’’ That meeting was chaired by the mayor. Response indicates amalgamation concerns I am extremely pleased to see he said, referring to amalgamation, ‘‘Importantly, no commitment will In regards to Mayor Livingston’s has, without sighting reasons or excuses be made by me as mayor.’’ response to Pat Bishop’s letter, I don’t why he shouldn’t. This raises the air of I strongly believe in Waipa and Your ONLY authorised believe it has anything to do with election- suspicion of the motives for not answering at its future but it’s always good to eering, it seems to me Pat Bishop and the time. know the views of your elected Toshiba Service Centre Councillor Wilson had serious concerns A little openness and honesty could have officials, particularly on important in the Waipa District about the amalgamation issues. avoided any unpleasantness and eased the issues. Surely the mayor could have answered members’ minds on the matter. VERN WILSON the question openly and honestly, as he now JOHN KNOWLES Waipa District Councillor Call us about our JULY SPECIALS We welcome your letters - preferably via email. Letters should be under 300 words and must have the sender’s name, address and phone number included. 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Te Awamutu’s latest London 2012 ‘Olympian’ Ian Vincent is guaran- teed to appear on finals day in Olympic Stadium — but he won’t win a ...Delores the delectable medal. Ian may have been Te Awamutu College senior pig will be here to look athletic champion in 2005 but his working career has taken him into the over the local boars arts, rather than sports. Ian is part of the 40-strong Stomp team that will perform live in RELOCATION SALE front of thousands of fans and billions of television viewers as part of the 2012 Olympic closing ceremony. NOTHING OVER Stomp has taken Ian throughout the world and at times he looks at what Sizes 18 - 26 is happening and thinks how could this ‘boy from $99 TA’ be here, doing this. Home in Te Awamutu on holiday before the big event, Ian says being at FINAL the Olympics isn’t a dream come true, because he never imagined it would hap- CLEARANCE pen. 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TC240712DT02 OPEN DAY Ian leaves for London STOMP star Ian Vincent relaxing at his parent’s Te Awamutu home. on Thursday, August 2 and starts rehearsals the Olympics — but no one Ian has been keeping a long-term goal and he is day after arriving. will know until training fit at The Trainstation excited that he has SATURDAY, JULY 28 He says all the acts are starts and then there is 10 and speaking to local started down that track. rehearsed in a giant cir- days to get it right. groups about his life on Each trip home he will cus tent and he believes ‘‘This trip home has the road. be able to build on the the only time they get on been great,’’ he says. Mainly he has started studio and do more work. NEW Group RX Classes... the venue will be for the ‘‘I’ve got some stuff a recording studio, But for now he is get- Check out our main event. done I’ve been dreaming recorded a couple of ting ready to say his He expects the Stomp about, caught up with mates and written some goodbyes before setting designers will have lots of people and helped of his songs. off on another ‘hard-to- pulled together a stun- our here and there where He says recording believe a boy from TA is ning routine for the I could.’’ music for other people is doing this’ adventure. Kiwi legend farewelled Hundreds of people his mother not join them bottle of milk to a tiny 9.15am - ZUMBA packed the Te Awamutu on a planned family walk wild piglet that he and his Bible Chapel on up a steep hill because close friend James Frost Wednesday to farewell ‘you won’t let us look over found while out hunting 10.00am - WAR ‘Kiwi legend’ Alan the side like Dad does’. on Alan’s 31st birthday. McCandlish who died Several of Alan’s Benny MacPherson 10.40am - POWER STEP while base jumping in friends acknowledged the spoke after the service Switzerland a fortnight role Richard and Sue about the amazing sup- 11.20am - RIP ago. McCandlish had played port he and fellow base Music from Alan’s fav- in supporting their son jumper Teroy Attwood 12 noon - REV ourite bands greeted and giving him the free- had received from the mourners as they arrived dom to pursue his unor- Swiss police and under- 12.40pm - SYNERGY from all over New Zea- thodox dreams. They taker Rubin Thomas who land and as far away as described their inspira- organised the recovery of Western Australia and tional friend as a humble Alan’s body and then $5 per class - All proceeds to Child Cancer Foundation America. The casket was and quiet achiever who helped with draped with two flags: a had a great sense of arrangements to get him New Zealand flag which humour and ‘just loved home. Alan and his friends the outdoors’. ‘‘And we were really Benny MacPherson and ALAN McCANDLISH Those gathered at the grateful that another base Teroy Attwood had taken service were given an jumping friend, Chris on their travels, and a adventurous ways from a insider’s look at the sport ‘Douggs’ MacDougall, Ferrari flag which was a young age. The gathering of base jumping through a contacted Rega Air Res- gift from Alan’s brother heard how, at only 15 video that Alan had made cue Helicopters as soon as Scott who returned from months old, Alan demon- for his parents. The ser- the accident happened,’’ Italy as soon as he heard strated his climbing and vice ended on a lighter said Benny. news of the tragedy. traversing prowess by note with a second video He also paid tribute to A eulogy read out by scaling the bars of his cot which was found on the staff members at family friend and cele- and letting himself down Alan’s computer this Southern Cross Travel brant Mick Henderson to the floor to the surprise week when his friends Insurance, who had 8800740AA spoke of Richard and Sue of his parents. Another were looking for base ‘played a huge role’ in www.brucesfi tness.co.nz McCandlish’s memories story recalled a time jumping photos. It getting Alan’s body home Ph: 07 871 8384 107 George St, Te Awamutu of their eldest son’s when Alan suggested that showed Alan feeding a to his family so quickly. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012 Weddings 8812100AA Werahiko ~ Taylor Williams ~ McNeil
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