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Pitched in BY GRANT JOHNSTON Te Awamutu Police made an arrest last week in relation to the Chrissy Spence admits that tak- damage caused to Kihikihi ing on a job that involved climbing cricket pitch. tall trees was a giant step for They have charged an someone petrified of heights. 18-year-old male with wilful But the then 22-year-old rose to damage and he will appear in the challenge six years ago and she court later this month. hasn’t looked back since. Employer, Pete Johnson of Te Senior Sergeant Dave Awamutu company Waikato Tree Symes said police were grateful Services says ‘‘Chrissy’s got more to the public for information guts than most guys’’. supplied, which enabled an The Courier caught up with her early arrest to be made. yesterday (well almost) when she was about 20 metres up a 30 metre Novemberfest tree at Kaipaki — working for her Pirongia Netball Club is Te Awamutu employers limbing staging a Bavarian the tree, but also training for her Novemberfest in conjunction appearance at the New Zealand with Pirongia Rugby Club this Tree Climbing Championships in Saturday night to raise funds for Hamilton this weekend. a major courts resurfacing Chrissy has made the title of project. national champion female her own There will be a Bavarian for four of the last five years — the oompah band to entertain and other year she was working over- generate atmosphere for what seas at the time. should be a fun filled evening. She has represented New Zea- Ticket numbers are limited to land at the last five world cham- pionships, finishing in the top 150. For more information three every time — two firsts, two contact Janeen or Te Oti Kaihe seconds and a third. at 871 9606 (after hours). Chrissy says it was her brother- Respect shown in-law, who was an arborist at the time, who first challenged her to President of Te Awamutu climb big trees. RSA, David Haberfield says the Her current employer says she organisers of Armistice 90th has strength as well as courage — Anniversary commemorations in something she needs when she Te Awamutu were appreciative spends many hours some days of the respect shown by suspended at great heights work- contractors on the nearby ing with a chainsaw. Gracelands’ building site. The champion climber ‘plays ‘‘We were a bit worried there down’ her efforts, saying she’s would be some crashing and always attached to ropes and bashing, but the builders put always secure. down their tools while the ‘‘You’re always learning in this service was on — it was a great job,’’ she adds. gesture.’’ The NZ championships are on Mr Haberfield was also full of in Hamilton this Saturday and praise for the Te Awamutu TC181108GJ01 Sunday alongside the river, near Cadets for their support at the ON THE UP AND UP: Chrissy Spence scaling a 30-metre tree at Kaipaki yesterday. Waikato Rowing Club. event and Waipa District Council for the superb condition of the Cenotaph and Anzac Green. Dragons here Woolworths Supermarket for sale ‘The Greenfields Network — Dragon’s Den with a difference’ is the intriguing title of an News on Pak ‘N’ Save court challenge expected by Christmas address to be given to Te Te Awamutu’s Woolworths Supermarket is the property until June, 2017, with a right of initial yield through rental negotiation and Awamutu Continuing Education among a package of 14 supermarkets throughout renewal. ‘‘scope for further value enhancement strate- Group tomorrow by Peter the country currently being marketed by Other supermarkets also included among the gies’’. Maxwell, from Innovation Colliers International. 14 being marketed are in Hamilton, Putaruru, Meanwhile the High Court Hearing in Waikato. The land (5673 square metres) and building Paeroa, Pukekohe and New Plymouth. relation to the Pak ‘N’ Save complex proposed for The meeting is being held at (2465 square metres net lettable area) are listed at Colliers’ online marketing for the supermar- Cambridge Road was completed in Auckland Waipa Workingmen’s Club at a sale price of ‘‘above $5.75Million’’. kets (www.checktheseout.co.nz) states that they recently. Waipa District Council planning ser- 10am — all welcome. Progressive Enterprises, which operates the are all desirable, well located and in high profile vices manager, Wayne Allan says they are Woolworths brand and has a 40% market share areas. awaiting a decision which they hope will be of New Zealand’s grocery market, has a lease on It says there is an opportunity to improve available before Christmas.

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PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101 PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101 SECOND born for Amber and Aaron Olesen is Blake Matthew, HARMONY Ashley is the second born for Allie Taylor and a brother for Ashleigh. He weighed 3570g at birth at Matariki Clarry Werahiko. She weighed 3770g at birth at Matariki Maternity Unit. Maternity Unit and is a sister for Luke. Fishing fun for Ohaupo Enviroschool children Sunday Ohaupo Primary School is among the to apply for bronze, silver and green- 12 Waikato region schools to have gold awards under the programme. Te Awamutu Fish and Game is taking a busload achieved Enviroschools awards this The awards will be presented by of children to Ngongotaha trout hatchery this year. mayors and councillors from city and Sunday. The Enviroschools programme district councils at ceremonies later Children will be taught how to fish with a fly encourages students to plan, design this month. The Enviroschools Foun- rod and every child will bring home a fish. and create sustainable school com- dation is largely funded by the Age limit is 5-12 years and cost for a licence is munities and involves more than 600 Ministry of Education and is based in $5. schools nationwide. Hamilton, with the Enviroschools Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Students are encouraged to ident- programme supported by regional, The bus leaves the Council carpark at 8.30 ify issues at their school and show district and city councils. (transport costs covered by Te Awamutu Fish and leadership in developing solutions. Waikato teachers interested in Game). They work on projects such as creat- joining the programme are encour- 336 ALEXANDRA STREET For more details or to book a spot on the bus, ing recycling systems, improving aged to contact Environment Wai- phone Dave Nordell at 871 3334 or George energy efficiency and planting trees. kato Enviroschools co-ordinator PHONE 871 5151 • FAX 871 3697 Brocklehurst on 871 3659. Every year schools have a chance Dean King on 0800 800 401. 6500889AA BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE 40% DECLINE NZ DOLLAR TO YEN NEW CAR PRICES ARE GOING UP

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Maurice Beatson won the designed course. Wilson has a two point buffer inson on her three mounts.. class (Saturday) and first in the second round of the World Cup He and Zibibbo parted company over Beatson, with Anna Trent She placed fourth on Sandtoya 1.05m championship (Sunday). (NZ series) at the Waikato over a big vertical. But Beatson, (Hawkes Bay) nine points adrift in the Pony Welcome 1.20m class World Cup (NZ series): Maurice Showjumping Championships at being Beatson, got right back up, third. (Friday), fourth on Be Fair in the Beatson (Dannevirke) My Kihikihi. walked out of the ring and The next round of the World 1.10m class (Friday), fourth on Be Gollywog 1, Simon Wilson The former Olympian and mounted Gollywog to warm him Cup is at Tauranga in early Fair in the 1.05m championship (Waipukurau) Swinger 2, Anna World Cup finalist, riding My up for his round. December, with the series winner (Sunday), and second on Miss Hi Trent (Hawkes Bay) Cortaflex Gollywog, was the only one of 17 That toughness paid off. having the chance to represent Jinx in the 1.05m championship Muskateer NZPH 3, Katie McVean starters to go double clear — Not only did Beatson win the New Zealand at the World final in (Sunday). (Mystery Creek) Dunstan Hairy showing no effects from a spec- class, he is now second on the Las Vegas in April. Maria Hilhorst and her mount McLairy 4, Ike Unsworth (Tau- tacular fall on his other entry, points table behind Simon Wilson Ohaupo rider Jessica Woods, Dabraca-Abra won the 1.10m class ranga) Seremone VDL (owned by Zibibbo. (Waipukurau), who carried four on Too Predictable, was equal first (Friday) and placed third in the Mt View Sport Horses) 5, Robert With his two mounts, Beatson faults through from the first round in the Astek Stud five-year-old 1.10m class (Saturday). Steel (Hawera) Gospel 6. was one of 11 combinations to go but went clear in the second. series. Melanie Weal and The Phan- Points after round two: S. Wil- through to the second round over Wilson and Beatson notched Local pony club riders featured tom Warrior won the 1.0m class son 30, M. Beatson 28, A. Trent 19, the challenging Kevin Hansen- the only clear rounds of the class. prominently, including Abby Rob- (Friday), placed second in the 1.0m K. McVean 18.

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New John Deere Gator XUV John Deere Select Series Groundscare Categories Check out the new John Deere XUV 4x4 on demand, that features: Demo the new series of tractors now BUSINESS, CLUB AND SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN • Independent suspension with rear 7 inches of travel, and 11 inches ground • Models available from 42” cut • The Edge™ xtra cutting system clearance for rugged territory • New Hydroformed steel frame providing superior • This tractor, built to last, now has a warranty to match your groundscare requirements NO ENTRY FEE durability and exceptional tolerance for • TwinTouch™ foot pedals and cruise control for no fatigue and easy use of operation twisting under heavy loads • 1400lb payload and 1300lb towing capacity SELECT manoeuvrability Please tick which category you would like to enter in and RSVP by SELECT traction 1 December 2008 A 30mph top speed SELECT versatility to P.O. Box 621, Te Awamutu, and superior £ or phone Helen Singers 07 872 2828 acceleration gets you and your cargo BUSINESS CLUB SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN there faster.

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BY COLIN THORSEN Walker and beat Jonathon Walker 22-20, 21-19. Fordham made up for 21-18, 21-19; Women’s D grade, men’s Paul Davies pulled their singles disap- singles: Gail Fordham singles: M. Hudson off a rare double win- pointments by winning beat Susanne Palvaast (uncontested); women’s ning both the Te Awa- the open mixed doubles, 21-12, 22-20. singles: L. Leijen beat mutu YMI Badminton beating Glen Paterson Men’s doubles: J. A. Mayes (no score Club and Te Awamutu and Anita Bailey 21-17, Walker, Paul Davies available). Tennis Sub Association 11-21, 21-14 in the final. beat G. Coburn, Brian Men’s doubles: M. men’s singles and Palvaast collected Murphy 21-16, 21-19; Hudson, Jason Carrs doubles titles in 2008. her second title of the women’s doubles: Anita (uncontested); women’s The multi-talented championships, part- Bailey, G. Fordham doubles: L. Leijen, L. Davies completed the nering Tracey Coburn beat Willie Mentzel, Kearns beat Julie feat by ending to victory in the open Donna Davies 21-12, Blucher, A. Mayes Jonathon Walker’s women’s doubles. They 21-15. 21-14, 18-21, 21-14. three year reign as beat Bailey and Mixed doubles: Glen Mixed doubles: M. men’s badminton club Fordham 21-16, 8-21, Paterson, A. Bailey beat Hudson, L. Leijen champion with a two 21-12. J. Walker, G. Fordham (uncontested). straight games victory, The Shirley Irving 21-17, 21-16. Handicap men’s 21-16, 21-19. Memorial Trophy is the C grade, men’s singles: M. Sum beat P. He and Gary Coburn most sought-after title singles: Mike Sum beat Davies 21-20; women: D. won the doubles title outside the badminton Lance Sisson 21-17, Davies beat A. Bailer TC171108SP11 with a come-from- club championships. 21-12; women’s singles: 21-20. PAUL DAVIES with his badminton and tennis trophies. behind victory over Murray Orr and Linda Leijen beat Warwick Rapley and Palvaast took out the Angela Mayes 23-21. Murray Orr, 20-22, mixed doubles event. Men’s doubles: Paul 21-16, 21-15. The runners-up were Hudson, M. Sum beat Susanne Palvaast Walker and Donna L. Sisson, Matt Hudson retained her women’s Davies. (no score available); badminton singles Most improved women’s doubles: crown with a 21-17, 21-12 player was Angela Gayle Hobbs, Susan win over arch-rival Gail Mayes, with Tania Rice George beat L. Leijen, COMPARE THESE PRICES!! Fordham. taking out club member Linda Kearns (no score The win extended of the year. available). Palvaast’s tally of open OTHER FINALS Mixed doubles: M. CTH1736 17hp, hydrostatic cutting width (36”) $5250 grade singles titles to B grade, men’s Shum, S. George beat J. or $104.04 per week* six. singles: Gary Coburn Walker, G. Hobbs 10-21, CTH2036 20hp, hydrostatic cutting width (36”) $6250 or $123.37 per week* CTH2542 25hp, hydrostatic cutting width (42”) $6950 Byett four triumph or $136.73 per week* * NO DEPOSIT, BASED ON 12 MONTH TERM INTEREST FREE John Byett skipped his team of Noel end. Ballinger, Gordon Blackstock and It was a deserving win for Byett. He Margaret Littlewood to victory in the and his team-mates scored on 11 of the HUSQVARNA FEATURES championship mixed fours at Te Awa- 18 ends and were never headed • Steel bonnet, mudguards & catcher mutu Bowling Club. throughout the match after keeping • Bumper bar Byett clinched the title with a 20-15 the opposition scoreless for the first AWAITING ON PICTURES victory over Trevor Wright’s team of four ends. • Larger wheels = smoother ride Gary Snellgrove, Grace Snellgrove and In the semi-finals, Wright ousted • Oil fi lter standard on every model Barbara Ryburn. John Jones, Mick Rankin, Alan Oliver • Floating deck The scores were locked at 15-15 and Jessie Jones 19-13, while Byett • Easy servicing after 13 ends. Byett scored a two on the eliminated Les Ashby, Rod Benton, 221 Mahoe St, Te Awamutu - Phone 871 8838 • FREE trailer penultimate end and three on the 18th Gay Bastion and Val Sargent 21-9. 6569928AA

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Public Notices Sports Notices For Sale Under $50 Garage Sales SAGE curtains, three sets SURPLUS Trading, FORMAL PUBLIC NOTICE Te Awamutu plus ranch doors, $49.95. garage sale starts Te Awamutu Fish and Jersey Cattle Club Ring 871-3399. Monday NOTICES Section 62(2) TO VISIT VISITED 6270313AA WATER heater, under Game Association SaleofLiquorAct1989 ANNUAL SHOW bench model, 13 liters, ❏❏ Ohaupo Rugby at Kihikihi Domain $48.00, Phone 871-6845. Births Sports Club Com- Wednesday, TE AWAMUTU TAYLOR - Allie and mittee, Te Awa- November 19, Grazing HELP! FISHING FUN at 10.00am COLLEGE NETBALL Clarry are delighted to mutu, has made ASK NOT WHAT WE need even more wool announce the arrival application to Everyone Welcome 2009 Coaching Positions for our brilliant knitters of Harmony Ashley Te Awamutu Fish and Game is taking a busload Waipa District IT will cost you - ask what helping with Operation Taylor-Werahiko, of children and parents to the Ngongotaha Licensing Agency Written applications we can do to make your Cover Up, if you have born on November 2, Trout hatchery on November 23. at Te Awamutu for are invited for Coaches dairy replacements more some spare, please drop it 3780grms (8lb 5oz), for the profitable. Check out at the Te Awamutu Cour- Leave Council Car Park at 8.30 am. the variation of a TADA www.nzgrazing.co.nz thankyou to Renee Club licence in following Teams: ier office, 336 Alexandra Miller. Children will be taught how to fi sh with a fl y Senior A and go for quality. Phone Street. respect of premises Tuesday Dart (0800) 108-494. rod and every child will bring home a fi sh. situated at 13 League Year 10A In Memoriam Age limit is 5-12 years and cost for Forkett Road, Year 9 Stock Auctions REHUA - Gordon a licence is a nominal $5.00. Ohaupo known as Prize Giving Applications close William Te Ara. Passed Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Ohaupo Rugby November 22 November 26, 2008 Sports Club Incor- away November 17, 7.30pm Send to: 1996. May the winds of For more details or to book a place on the bus porated. The Secretary love blow softly and Phone Dave Nordell 871-3334 The general nature of at Joy’s Place PO Box 244 wisper for you to hear, George Brocklehurst 871-3659 the business conduc- how much we love and Te Awamutu 3840 Sponsored by Te Awamutu Fish and Game ted under the licence For further information miss you, as it dawns 6578717AA is Sports Club. another sad year. All or if you would like to TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE The days on which our love Jane and put your name forward Thursday, November 20th - 11.00 am family. and the hours during to coach other teams which liquor is sold please contact: Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, under the licence are Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Anniversaries Monday to Thursday Wendy Reynolds 11.00am to midnight, 871-3947 Sale Comprising: PIRONGIA SCHOOL 6564376AA 6564347AA Friday and Saturday 11.00 am Prime & Boners 11.00am to 1.00am, OUT-OF-ZONE Sunday 11.00am to For Sale 10 Fat Cattle 10.00pm. ENROLMENTS 50 Boners The application may Pirongia School has a IRON Store Cattle be inspected during OFF 10 Potter Bulls ordinary office hours limited number of half round hay shed, Out-of-zone places Phone (07) 873-9009 102yrstr&hfrs at the office of the 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs Invite you to attend a Waipa District Coun- available for 2009. cil, district Licensing 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW For an expression of AOTEAROA Agency, Bank Street, DEMOLITION, 22 Cam- Te Awamutu. Interest form, contact 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves MALLEK - Chad and INFORMATION EVENING bridge Road. 20 Prime Lambs Lylie.Two years to discuss Casual Employees Any person who is the School Offi ce already! Have a great entitled to object and 871-9727 30 Store Lambs 50 Four day calves day. Lots of love Mum and Fixed Term Agreements who wishes to object The deadline for receipt BEIGE and Dad. at the offices of Gallie Miles to the grant of appli- of applications is Friday, CARPET, houselot. Phone cation may, not later 871-3399 for details. 12.00 noon Sundries 53 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu than 10 working days November 28, 2008. Trailer (good order) Re-scheduled - after the date of the 6569598AA Heading dog and puppy first publication of BEDROOM now on Monday, November 24 notice of the appli- Meetings SUITE, two units, formica All enquiries to: - with drinks and nibbles available from 5pm cation in a newspaper one with mirror, $80.00, in accordance with Phone 871-7797 after Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 7.00pm Sam Earl 871-3316 or (027) 243-1376 Numbers are limited the Act, file a notice in KIHIKIHI writing of the objec- POLICE HOUSE Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 243-2376 (Minimum of 10 people required) tion with the Secre- SILAGE Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 Raffles Please RSVP by phoning tary of the District RESTORATION SAVE the Children Licensing Agency at ROUND bales, 12 bale Christmas cake winner: 872-0560 Waipa District Coun- TRUST equivalent, high quality, 68D Black Diamond. cil, Private Bag 2402, ANNUAL GENERAL $110 plus GST per bale, Te Awamutu 3840. MEETING Call Ryan (027) 575-7026 TE Awamutu Zipper Club This is the second held at the Raffle Results, Pink Club publication of this Old Police House, BIRD - 49a Brent Kelly, Yellow notice. Kihikihi, on Club - 53a, M Morunga, November 27, 2008 AVIARY near new, 900 x Grateful Thanks for all at 10.00 am. 900 x 1.8 high, with two public support. budgies, two cockatiels, Te Awamutu Courier Enquiries plus all accessories, for all your advertising Hazel Barnes $200.00 ono, Phone 870-1924 TE AWAMUTU Phone 871-5151 870-1561 or (027) 468-2824. INTERMEDIATE Public Notices BARGAINS PTA GALA WAIPA & ALEXANDRA RACING CLUBS RAFFLE RESULTS SAVE SAVE SAVE TYRES - 1st - Paula Bennett, GOLF TOURNAMENT Ticket no 1923 second hand 2nd - Lynda Fowler, At Pirongia Golf Club, GOOD QUALITY Ticket no 32 Friday, November 21, 2008 6578271AA From $20 at 3rd - Lynley Falconer, 9.54 : (No 1) M Caie, D Livingstone, I Grey, C Coles Ticket no 23. the Car Dump Co. (No 10) R Scown, E Mitchell, J Dunn, I Coleman Thank you for Phone 870-2200 your support. 10.00: S Law, R Bailey, G Hazelhurst, D Gray C Finlay, G Livingston, J Kewish, R Parsons FREE FITTING 10.06: S Grey, A Bailey, D Riddel, S de Thierry Personal A Barugh (4) PHONE James Parlane, 10.12: A Parsons (4) WOOLRAE Solicitor, 870-4991. A Walter (4) 10.18: E Blackwood, J Dunn, E Campbell, N Graham STUDIO TAROT H Major, F Haberfi eld, K Kanters 534 Kihikihi Road CARD readings with free 10.24: P MacIntyre, S Young, S Kewish, T Cavey healing, $40. Phone P Morris, R Shaw, N Barrowcliffe, L Quarrie Felting - Spinning - 870-4367. 10.30: W Blackwood, P Robertson, D Asplet, K Reakes, Woolcraft M Thackray (4) Supplies and Tuition Lost and Found 10.36: B Walker, H Baynes, G Quarrie, C Formosa, Also gifts and FOUND, one puppy, St G Watts, R Goodhew, P Eyre, W Fox babywear Ledger Road area.Phone 10.42: H McLeish (4) 871-6676. G Grylls (4) Phone 870-5340 6578954AA or (027) 460-8370 LOST, Black female cat 10.48: B Cavey, G MacIntyre, G Bowman, D Dean aged two years, quite J Higgie, J Warburton, W Russo, G Russo skinny, patch of white 10.54: D Smith, A Johnston, N Scott, S Eyre Livestock and Poultry between back legs. Phone G Tocker, D Matson, T Charlesworth, R Quinlan 871-8686 or (027) 265-4837. 11.00: G Pepper (4) LOST, Tan/fawn Lop- B Gillovic (4) BONER COWS WANTED eared rabbit, male, in 11.06: S Dromgool (4) Moule Street area on Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment November 12 or 13, please R Otto (4) call 871-4443. 11.12: K Hawtin (4) Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule M Sweeney (4) Also empty heifers and potter bulls TWO cockatiels, lost 11.18: P Burrows (4) Kihikihi area, any Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 S Autridge (4) sightings please phone Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 871-7567 11.24: M Coleman (4) 6578588AA Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 17 Firewood Property For Sale Computer Services Property & Home Trade Services PC PROBLEMS? Maintenance BRIAN Krippner build- MILLS Glass supplies and FIREWOOD DINING WINDOWS cleaned by the ing, Adv trade qualified, fits cat doors, get them MASADA Summer Special, CHAIRS fawn colour, NO fix, no fee, local IT alterations and done before the Xmas TILER BOBCAT professional available for experts. Phone Ultra Split Mac/Gum, six cubic wooden, wooden legs, Clean 871-6662. additions, maintenance, rush. Phone 871-2123. wne mtrs $300, two cubic mtrs $50.00 Phone 871-7797 on site repairs, upgrades expol/pink batts, no job Affordable O r WATERBLASTING - erat $120. Phone 871-6172. after 7.00pm. and trouble shooting, PC to small. Phone (027) SILAGE, Mowing, Rates Op or and laptop sales, no call Phone Ultra Clean 255-5753 or 870-6462. tedding, raking, baling, Trevor To Let out fees for help, Phone 871-6662 today! wrapping and stacking. Phone Mick FIREWOOD Matt (027) 515-6996 or (027) 313-2963 or Peters 3 3 CAR PROBLEMS Cartage also available. 5m - $160, 10m - $290 CARAVANS, rent from 870-3038. (07) 823-1514 delivered. Phone (07) $45p/w, no bond. Phone HOW convenient is this? Also buying standing 027 515 6519 HANDYMAN grass. Phone (07) 827-1849 873-9190 evenings, mobile (027) 499-8733 or 871-7889. Tyre and Tune Centre (021) 617-349. SERVICES tyres, WOF, servicing, all or (027) 438-9803 07 871 1971

LONG Financial 6151460AA-08-04-17 term tenants mechanical work under [email protected] required, two bedroom BOOK Rosetown Bobcat Ltd GUM Anything considered one roof, 21 Bond Road. unit, William Street, Phone 871-3267. WASHING Worx MACROCARPA, Pine, get newly re-decorated, $185 MORTGAGE Laundromat, Market KEEPING p/w includes lawns. Four Phone Andy it before winter. Phone BROKER 871-3319 CAT doors, supplied and Street, ironing service, PLUS MORE PAINTERS (07) 847-2926 weeks bond and refer- Member of: fitted by Mills Glass. and internet access now ences required. Phone Phone 871-2123. available. Phone 870-4343. • Budgets AVAILABLE PIANO 871-9970 and leave name NZMBA • Cash flows CALL NOW and number please. DIGGER 7 TON Need help? IRON frame, dark wood Phone Christine CLARKE’S for a prompt, exterior, good sound con- NEW three bedroom $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4 Phone Moira no obligation, home plus office, internal 871-3176 CARPET MEATEATER 871-3319 dition, $150, Phone (021) 545-302 tipper - Auger. Phone free quote. 870-1571 (021)103-3667 garage. Rent $290.00 per Craig (07) 823-6427 or HOMEKILLS LTD Dave Rowe Painter week. Available now CLEANING (027) 283-9911. Wanted to Phone(07)8437-599 For your carpet and Killing and WEEDSPRAYING & Decorator (027)4759-278 Gardening & upholstery cleaning. DO your lawns need Radio Controlled Units (07) 873-1777 Buy / Exchange mowing? Free quotes, processing THREE bedroom house Landscaping Phone Keith, or (027) 290-8776. mobile garden bag services, fast Phone 871-9995 • Handgun Work completely redecorated friendly service guaran- BUYING inside and out, small sec- (027) 280-0790 • Gorse Adult GARDENER or 871-4930 teed! Call Julie today - STANDING GRASS tion, separate paddock 871-2048. Entertainment for your pets, no dogs, RON Elder for all your We aim to please • Ragwort garden maintenance. U GROW IT $240p/w plus rent and MILLS Glass for all your Phone 871-4282 or (021) • Thistles WE MOW IT bond in advance. glass requirements. 254-5875. PLUMBING SRI LANKAN Phone(027) 379-7580 after CARPET Phone 871-2123. • Knapsacks Phone 827-1849 12.30pm week days. AFFORDABLE RATES (027) 438-9803 CLEANING Now taking bookings Mature lady [email protected] THREE bedroom house TREE CARE for Spring & Summer Phone Colin completely redecorated GROUNDZONE Tree Care. IICRC Approved DRAINAGE Exoctic, size 8, inside and out, small sec- (027) 498-9022 Don’t be disappointed Tree work by qualified and No job too big Cars for Sale tion, separate paddock experienced aborists. Pro- or 870-6244 anytime Competitive Rates Attractive, for your pets, no dogs, fessional and friendly ser- or too small - Te Awamutu area, 1994 Holden Calais, V6, $240p/w plus rent and Phone excellent runner,rego, vice from a Waipa com- WE DO IT ALL! bond in advance. pany. Phone Nathan Marshall Contracting Phone wof, abs brakes, cruise Phone(027) 379-7580 after Phone 870-6244 or PHONE 871-5151 for all control, high kms, Hughes 823-8183 or (027) your classified advertis- Glen : 870 - 1433 (021) 0716-352 12.30pm week days. Colin (027) 498-9022 6469888AA $1800.00 ono.Phone (07) 266-8811 ing needs. THREE bedroom house,

8783652 6151516AA-08-04-17 ULTRA CLEAN two minutes from main MITSUBISHI Lancer, shopping area. For lease TOTAL TREE CARE Phone 871-6662 Trade Services 1998, MX Saloon, wof, reg, as office space or residen- • Free Quotes or (027) 498-4465 airbags, auto, power tial. Phone (07) 827-1849 SECTION WORKZ steering, 115830kms, pet- or (027) 438 9803 • Felling rol, $5,000 ono. Phone • Pruning All Exterior Cleaning ALL SECTION MAINTENANCE 872-2812. THREE / four bedroom brick family home, $300 • Removal Johnny Nelson • Tree • Spray • Fencing • Hedges p/w, Bowden Place next • Stump Grinding • Rubbish removal Vehicles Wanted to Te Awamutu Primary WASHBRIGHT • Hedge Cutting WASHBRIGHT • Small Bobcat and tipper School, available 16th Call Dennis Clements December, Phone (027) MOSS, ALGAE, Phone 870-1414 452-7639. TOTAL TREE CARE LICHEN TREATMENT or (027) 251-1414 Phone 871-5221 6415163AA THREE / four bedroom 6149964AA  Low Pressure home on large section in Te Awamutu Owned  Wallace Terrace, Phone and Operated  Colorsteel (021) 424-117.  Roof spray, Tiles and THREE/FOUR bedroom, Decromastic redecorated inside and Rotary clean, pavers, out, good area of Kihi- driveways and footpaths kihi, no pets, $260  p/week. Phone (027) WINTER  Commercial buildings 290-4308 WEED OUT Phone (027) 476-3347 TE AWAMUTU BOOK NOW FOR or 871-7389 SELF STORAGE • Expert rose 6150908AA-08-04-22 From $17 p/w maintenance 24hr access • Hedge trimming A1 Service • Garden trimming Camera Surveillance Exterior Cleaning, Moss,

Wanted - 6135805AA • Regular maintenance PH: (07) 856-7584 Mould and Algae, Houses, DEAD CARS • Special Occasions Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles or (027) 608-1749 Best Dollars and general clean up etc, also External Fly and PHONE TESS Spider Repellent.

A1 SELF 6289780AA (027) 238-2517 OR Ask about our worry free STORAGE (07) 872-2853 A/H ‘keep it clean’ New facility, many sizes, all year round programme. For your Free quote Get that car outa there good rates, security and 6437263AA seven day access. Hire Services Phone Phone 871-6164 (0800) GO SOFTWASH or (027) 478-3085 TRUCK (0800) 467-638 SIX wheeler tip truck for Phone 870-2200 6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 hire, experienced driver/ a/h Tui : 871- 7205 Te Awamutu or SAFE ‘N’ SOUND operator. Phone (07) (0800) CAR DUMP 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. offi [email protected] 6136317AA STORAGE www.softwash.co.nz Board and • Electric Security Fence Residence • 24/7 access • Camera and patrolled STUDENT BOARD surveillance REQUIRED • Now alarmed commercial storage - boats/campervans Solo mum/farmer, living 46 km South West of (027) 440-7101 or Taumarunui requires board 871-7885 for male, Year 9 6135893AA Proud to be locally student starting at owned and operated Te Awamutu College 2009, 5 - 7 days/week. Has mild speech and fi ne LANDLORDS motor diffi culties resulting from Wishing your property Cerebral Palsy and requires to be managed by a assistance with some daily recognised professional? living activities. Is otherwise mobile, independent TENANTS and gentle of nature, with a Needing help fi nding bright and inquiring mind and accommodation which great sense of humour. suits your needs? If you can provide a stable, caring, outgoing Contact Francene environment and think you on 871-7146 can commit to my sons extra Mobile (027) 289-3952 needs. (07) 823-6287 a/h 6572965AA Please call Isabel on Waipa Property (07) 896-6264 Link Ltd, MREINZ 0800 016 2056 6135939AA 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Employment Vacancies We make it SECURITY Officers - are needed! Gain this NZQA FLEET APPRECTICESHIP approved qualification ABLE by correspondence free of TO START SERVICE TYRE FITTER WELDER - charge. Student allow- ance may apply. Phone NOW? TECHNICIAN 0800-800-043 Computer/Mail Order We are looking for HEAVY FABRICATION fleet service person to easy ຜຜຜຜຜ / Phone workers join our busy team. to place a An exciting opportunity exists at Stewart & from home. PHONE your advertisement in Experience in Tyre Cavalier Ltd. to start a career in Engineering. $500 - $3000 now! Phone our classifieds Industry preferred Our first intake for the year will commence Part time / Full time. however on job on January 12, 2009 team on 871-5151. ຜຜຜຜຜ Phone (08) 329-2799. training will be CV’s need to be in no later than given if required. CLASSIFIED November 28, 2008 for consideration. Position will mainly To discuss this opportunity, applicants are Employment Vacancies involve servicing our encouraged to contact: commercial customers as well as ADVERT.... Braydan Kete, Workshop Manager, FULL TIME CAREGIVER shop duties. Phone (07) 871-7062 Some weekend work STEWART & CAVALIER ENGINEERING REQUIRIED TE AWAMUTU required. 1317 Alexandra Street, PO Box 22, A reliable, preferably experienced, caregiver Please contact Te Awamutu required for a gentleman with tetreplegia Nick Taylor on BY PHONE in Te Awamutu. (07) 871-5676 Must be self motivated, have good time Manager management skills and available to do a Te Awamutu 871-5151 variety of shifts. Tyre Centre Travel allowance may apply. DURING OFFICE HOURS Full drivers licence and ability to drive a van a must. Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Phone Maryanne, SUPPORT *to be charged to account or credit card only McIsaac Caregiving Agency on WORKERS 0800-621-222 ext 372 business hours only NZ Care Group supports people with IN PERSON Physical and Intellectual disabilities FIXED TERM PRINCIPAL to live in residential houses. TE AWAMUTU Would you like to be RELEASE TEACHER .5 part of our team of Hangatiki Primary School is seeking a support workers and COURIER OFFICE Principal Release teacher(.5) for Term One, help make a real difference in the lives 2009 commencing February 2. of the people we 336 Alexandra Street This is a fixed term position the support. Senior class, Years 5-8. Full time afternoon Te Awamutu The school is well resourced and in an shift available attractive setting. Experience preferred Offi ce hours above Please apply by sending a CV to but not essential as training is provided for OR our agent in Kihikihi The Principal, 591 Hangatiki East Road, all staff. RD 6, Te Kuiti, 3986. A full driver’s license is KIHIKIHI BOOKSHOP Phone 07 873 6471 Fax 07 873 6471 required. [email protected] 35 Lyon Street, Kihikihi If you would like to join Applications close 12 noon, our friendly and Phone (07) 871-4624 Wednesday, December 3. supportive team, please contact Hours : Nellie Harris Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 5.30 pm (07) 870-4988 or (027) 440-5433 Saturday - 9.00 am - 7.00 pm

Farm Employment BY FAX EXPERIENCED relief milker available over university break. Phone Shaun 870-2963 OR EMAIL Employment Wanted [email protected] FENCING FARM - Residential - Fax: (07) 871-3675 Lifestyle, for all your fencing requirements, experience and quality Include the following information: guaranteed. Phone (07) • Your full name, address, daytime and home phone 827-1849 or mobile (027) 473-0001. numbers • Charging details ~ to be charged to existing account or credit card only • The classifi cation for your ad and whether you require a logo or graphic / colour • The dates of insertion Need help? • The words for your ad Phone: (07) 871-3176 6504477AA HOW TO WRITE ADVERTISING is a great way to inform your customers/clients YOUR ADVERT about your business. Phone us today and • A headline will give your ad more impact speak to one of our friendly team at Te • Describe the item you wish to sell including all Awamutu Courier. Phone 871-5151 benefits and saleable features • Include price if appropriate Employment Vacancies • Include phone number and the best times to call DEADLINES Tuesday paper :

303 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu For all advertising with borders or public notices: Hot Jobs 10.00 am Monday morning. Farm Assistant 7kms from Kihikihi Good hours of work For all standard run-ons and formal notices: Livestock Truck Driver Te Awamutu January start Receptionist Te Awamutu Monday - Friday 12.00 noon Monday. Accounts Person Te Awamutu CA fi rm experience required Thursday paper : Residential Assistant Hamilton January start Visit our website for more information and even For all advertising with borders or public notices: more opportunities or call Clark on 870-5402 10.00 am Wednesday morning.

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Weekly for Women Ladies of Te Awamutu www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier Thursday, Nov 20 9.45am SALES TABLES Rosetown Cosmetics, Jewellery, Choristers Living End on BDO bill Craft, Books, Plants Galore VENUE: Te Awamutu present Celebrate the return of veteran Big Day Out performers by scoring a copy of Bible Chapel A Benefi t Concert for their first Greatest Hits CD — ‘From Here On In - PHONE: Sally Shierlaw Te Awamutu Brass Band The Singles 1997-2004’. The Living End appear at Big Day Out 2009 with 870 2074 Sunday, November 23, 2008 Neil Young, The Prodigy, Arctic Monkeys and St John’s Church, Te Awamutu others — Friday, January 16 at Mt Smart Stadium, 2pm - Admission $10 Auckland. Come along All their early top songs are here from ‘Prisoner we’d love to see you! (children under 16 free) Of Society’, ‘Second Solution’, ‘’, Songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘’, ‘Save The Day’, ‘Tabloid A gold coin donation is Plus Christmas songs - old and new Magazine’ plus a further seven stunners that will appreciated to have you rockin’ aplenty. help cover costs Since then they’ve gone on to release other great Afternoon tea to follow Licensed CRECHE available songs such as ‘Wake Up’, ‘’ 6553500AA and ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’. Their Latest CD ‘White 6569846AA Noise’ has already given up awesome singles in ‘White Noise’ and ‘Moment in The Sun’ and has plenty more waiting in the wings among its 11 stellar tracks. As well there are a heap of other great acts lining up for your listening pleasure. If you like a bit of folk-esque acoustic rock, electric charged hard rock, SENIOR industrial, alternative country, grunge, blues, elec- tronic, swing, jazz or rockabilly then this is the that is Big Day Out presents a collection of acts that show for you — and that’s only Neil Young! spans all corners of the planet. There’s a heap more top inter- It’s an endorphin extrava- CITIZENS national and ganza that’s better than local acts in botox for keeping you the lineup. young. This is one of Any ticket holder FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT the best selec- to BDO 2009 under tions of top and the age of 15 must be rising Kiwi acts accompanied by a Tues 25 Nov 2008 at 1.30pm sharp you will see anywhere parent or legal guardian. All too. entries received in the BDO CD competitions are Locals who are showing they are more than automatically included in a separate draw to win a Bible Chapel, Swarbrick Drive capable of strutting their stuff alongside the high Double Pass to Big Day Out 2009. ranking internationals — many of whom who have Big Day Out — delivering the memories of a already made names for themselves abroad. There’s lifetime. Be there! Tickets from Ticketmaster. EVERYONE WELCOME rock, pop, indie and hip-hop — and a whole lot more. To be in to win simply put your name, address Big Day Out organisers have thrown together and daytime phone number on the back of a Great afternoon's entertainment - afternoon tea another eclectic mix for next year’s music festival. standard sized envelope, address it to the Living Check out www.bigdayout.com for a full list of End CD Competition and make sure it reaches our Transport available - phone Jocelyn Simmons bands performing. The global music melting pot office by 5pm Friday. 871 3299 ‘Star turn’ for 6571300AA free concert

Singer Tammy Jones (right) will be the ‘star turn’ at this year’s Free Senior Citizens’ Christmas Concert. The Welsh-born entertainer, now a New Zealand QUANTUM OF SOLACE M GHOST TOWN M citizen, has starred in her own television series and STARTS NOVEMBER 27 TUE 6.00 & 8.10, WED 10.00, 6.00 & 8.10, over the years had had guest spots on British THU & FRI 5.55 & 8.10, SAT 3.35 & 8.00, television with people such as Benny Hill, Dick PATRONS ARE RAVING ABOUT IRINA SUN 1.35 & 6.00 Emery, Morecombe and Wise. PALM, EARTH, YOUNG AT HEART She has also had appearances at the London and CHILDREN OF THE SILK ROAD DEATH RACE R16 Palladium and in a Royal Command performance. Plus others here now. TUE, WED, THU & FRI 8.20, Jones has travelled the world entertaining, but SAT 8.10, SUN 6.10 now calls New Zealand home. The Free Senior Citizens’ Christmas Concert at World Cinema the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel next Tuesday CHILDREN OF THE SILK ROAD M (November 25) from 1.30pm will include a singalong Showcase Film Festival TUE & WED 5.55, THU 6.00, to start and afternoon tea to finish. UN SECRET M FRI 10.00 & 6.00, SAT 5.50, SUN 3.50 Anyone who has difficulty with transport to the FINAL WED 5.50 event should phone Jocelyn Simmons (ph 871 3299). BURN AFTER READING R16 APRON STRINGS M THU & FRI 8.00, SAT 8.20, SUN 6.20 WED 10.30, SAT 6.10 Christmas Craft Cinema Scene JINX SISTER R13 A BAND’S VISIT THU 7.50 TUE 8.05, WED 6.15, FRI 6.10, SAT 4.30, SUN 2.10 Children of the Silk Road OUTSOURCED PG Fair TUE 5.50, SUN 4.00 EARTH G ‘Children of the Silk Roa’d is inspired by true events of 1937 and tells how a young British PRAGUE M TUE 6.15, WED 10.15 & 8.05, THU 6.10, journalist, George Hogg, came to lead 60 orphaned TUE, FRI & SAT 7.50 FRI 10.30 & 8.15, SAT 4.15 & 7.55, boys on an extraordinary journey of almost 1000 SUN 2.15 & 6.05 perilous miles across the snow-bound Liu Pan Shan FOUR MINUTES R13 mountains to safety. THU 5.50 YOUNG AT HEART PG In doing so, he comes to understand the true COUNTERFEITERS R16 TUE, WED & THU 6.05, FRI 10.15 & 6.05, Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga meaning of courage. WED 7.50, SUN 5.50 SAT 4.20 & 6.20, SUN 2.20 & 4.20 Sunday, November 23, 9am-3pm Hogg learns to rely on the support of Chinese partisan group leader Chen and falls in love with IRINA PALM R16 MAMMA MIA PG Live entertainment, arts, crafts and food - something for everyone Lee,a brave Australian adventurer. Starring EXTRA SHOWS BY DEMAND NOW HALF A YEAR - TUE & WED 8.00, Jonathan Rhus Meyers, Rhada Mitchell, Chow Yun- FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DENISE 07 873 7756 THU 7.55, FRI 6.20, SAT 6.00, SUN 4.05 SAT 5.40, SUN 3.40 6566847AA Fat and Michelle Yeoh. 6569851AA 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, November 18, 2008