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Stuart Parker Mandy (Madhur) Lata Marketing Consultant Marketing Consultant 027 283 5928 027 679 2224 A/h 871 3147 Phone 871 8700 A/h 871 3147 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY On yer bike for summer Pakeke Lions Te Awamutu i—SITE Centre sleigh raffle and Te A’ Cycles have combined Te Awamutu Pakeke Lions to extend the cycle hire service Christmas Sleigh tickets are on in town. sale for just three more days. A chance comment from They will be available i—SITE manager Lynne outside Fresh Choice Fenwick to cycle shop owner supermarket today and Brett Purchase has resulted in tomorrow and in conjunction the new service which now means the public can hire cycles with Saturday’s Christmas on the weekends. Parade from outside Paper Mr Purchase already runs Plus, then again outside Fresh such a service during his store’s Choice in the afternoon. opening hours, but the chance The raffle ($1 per ticket or to promote hire cycles on the $3 for a book of five) has been weekends is an exciting oppor- well supported by local tunity according to Mrs businesses again. All proceeds Fenwick. are distributed to local Mr Purchase has provided charities. The raffle winners will two new bikes incorporating the be drawn and notified on latest European technology. Monday. The bikes feature an inte- grated gear hub, comfortable Christmas seat and are easy to adjust and ride. fun, games They also have a basket for People are being carrying items. encouraged to come into town Mrs Fenwick says Te Awa- before the Christmas parade mutu has many ideal cycling (1pm) on Saturday. destinations suitable for a com- muter type bike and she is keen Santa’s grotto will be open to see people out-and-about the from 10am, while the ‘dunny town enjoying our parks and derby’ and construction cars are attractions. racing from 10.30am. She says people can bring a Seniors will take to the picnic if they wish, or if they streets in the Heathcotes book ahead she can organise a sponsored Windy 50’s at 11am, catered picnic. but more local entries are Also, if the centre has notice, required to compete against the more bikes can be provided. team from Hamilton. Mrs Fenwick says staff can Other entertainment will advise of routes suitable for all include carol singing in the cycling skill and fitness levels streets and a market day theme and eventually, if the scheme is with stalls out until midday. See successful, she would like to see more about Saturday’s tour routes developed. i Christmas Carnival on page 5. Over summer the —SITE Centre is open weekends from 10am until 4pm. TC111208DT01 Contact the centre on 871 TE A’ Cycles owner Brett Purchase and i—SITE Centre manager Lynne Fenwick toast the new cycle hire joint Merry 3259 for more information. venture. Christmas Arson could have been deadly Police seek information about Raeburne Street fire

Police investigating a sus- Raeburne Street home about The woman told Police that it area between 7pm and 8.30pm on picious fire in Te Awamutu say 8.05pm. was only after one of her grand- Monday, December 8." they could easily have been ‘‘A fire had been deliberately lit children smelt smoke that the ‘‘If the fire wasn’t detected investigating a tragedy and want up against the outside wall of the alarm was raised and the family when it was, we could easily have to speak to anyone in the area house," said Mr Crowe. evacuated the house until the fire been investigating a far more early Monday evening. ‘‘At the time of the fire a was put out. serious matter," said Mr Crowe. Bumper 40 page Christmas Detective Bill Crowe of the Te 45-year-old woman was just bed- ‘‘As a result of this incident If anyone has any information, Supplement inside today! Awamutu CIB said Police were ding down her four grandchildren Police want to hear from anyone please call Detective Bill Crowe of called to a suspicious fire at a for the night." who was in the Raeburne Street the Te Awamutu CIB on 872 0100.

OPEN 7 DAYS Saturday Morning Only Lindauer Phone 871 4009 Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Brut TE AWAMUTU Business Shirts Packaged 750mls $30 each Offer valid until 15/12/08 while stocks last or $50 for two Aquila Pulse 4 pack cans 750mls $9.99 .99 .99 AND get a FREE pair 15 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU $7 of jandals or laser light PHONE 871 6307 $11 6621277AA 6609590AA 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 Enjoy a fl ea free summer Your Letters A Christian Perspective For a happy cat, control fl eas, ear mites and worms this summer... After angel stories Consideration Purchase a 3 or 6 pack of Revolution to enter the draw Do you believe in angels? plained experiences. for one $300 Clinic Voucher Were you ever unexpectedly Some of the stories I have been for others Valid from 1/12/08 to 15/03/09 helped, or saved from danger, or given range from events that have given the answer to a problem you happened in recent months, to others Ask us about the Revolution Loyalty Card didn’t know how to solve? If your that are more than 40 years old. By Terry Donovan, Pastor, The Church ‘intuition’ came to your rescue, or Interestingly these incidences have @ Te Awamutu some helpful stranger appeared at remained fresh in their minds after As the Christmas season approaches yet again, I exactly the right time — and couldn’t all this time. am reminded that it is a painful season for many. The most complete parasite protection for cats REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THE ACVM ACT 1997, NO.A7816 be found afterwards when you If you’d like to share your story, To many, it is an opportunity to focus on family, wanted to say Thanks, perhaps that please email ([email protected]) friendship and generosity. Advertising and the was ‘your angel’. or write to me now (PO Box 13 533, entertainment media all instantly proclaim ‘‘tis 442 Sloane St, Ph (07) 871 3091 I am writing a book about angels Central Tauranga 3141). the season to be jolly’’ and all this is good. (24 hours) and spirit guides, and I would love to If you wish to remain anonymous, To many others, however, these emphases include stories from ordinary New then we are happy to use first names simply serve as a painful reminder of their plight. Fax (07) 871 3166 Zealanders who believe they’ve been only. There is no fee, but we will Victims of soured or broken relationships, job Email: [email protected] visited by an angel. acknowledge any story that we use. redundancies, sickness, abuse in all its forms, are OPEN: Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, People have many amazing, unex- JULIE LAMBERT all forced to face the reality that their lives are anything but jolly or pleasant. Sat 9am-12noon Christmas is a hard time for lots of folks. 6611201AA As a society we can easily concentrate on those Ravenous rabbit riles who are obviously in difficulty, and this too is good, but there is a large ‘middle ground’ section that slips under our radar. Could someone please tell me why Recently, on phoning a depart- Children with a mum or dad in prison or there are no rules out there which ment of authority in Hamilton, first hospital; youth who have just had that dreaded text say a domestic rabbit must be kept in they suggested we dispose of it message telling them to ‘get lost’; husbands and a secure enclosure at all times. (easier said than done), then they wives who finally realise their marriage isn’t For the past three or four months said we could get a vicious dog and going anywhere. our neighbourhood has had to put up thirdly suggested we bill the owners So my message for this festive season is really to with the invasion of such a pest for the flowers, bulbs, cacti and those who have everything together, who can truly which escapes its owners’ house as vegetables and whatever else it has be jolly. soon as a door is left open. eaten. Give something to someone this year — a phone It causes untold devastation to We have spoken personally to the call, an email, a text message, a prayer, a hug, an those of us who take pride in our owners who have been apologetic, hour. None of these things are costly, but they are flower and vegetable gardens. but that doesn’t eliminate the prob- valuable. We have already returned the lem. culprit eight or nine times. F.M. STEVENSON Warm, moist weather week Statistics for the past week supplied by Courier Trade Aid appreciates superb weather watchers have a distinctly tropical flavour. Parawera enjoyed top temperature with a maxi- mum of 31 degrees, while Te Awamutu was not far support from community behind with 29, followed by Arohena, Kihikihi, Pirongia and Pokuru on 26 and Ngahinapouri 25. As Trade Aid celebrates 35 years, grateful thanks. Highest minimum temperatures were we wish to thank all those who It is about fair trade and you Ngahinapouri’s 12 and Te Awamutu’s 11, followed by continue to support the Te Awamutu really are making a difference. Pokuru on 9 and Arohena and Kihikihi on 8. Trade Aid Shop. Seasons greetings to all. Pirongia had the most rainfall with 44mm, while The stories from the many groups LOIS TITCHENER Pokuru had 32, Ngahinapouri 28, Te Awamutu 27, we work with and buy from are full of Te Awamutu Trade Aid Manager Arohena 23, Kihikihi 19 and Parawera 17. 6611224AA A Brilliant Find in Te Awamutu HOME, UNIT AND SUBDIVIDED SECTION 335 PUNUI RD, TE AWAMUTU

Sunday 1-2pm Substantial family home (1638 m²) featuring 3 large bedrooms, 2 living or view by Appointment areas, sunroom, plus delightful downstairs study. An older home that has been completely redecorated with impeccable taste. An additional seperate one bedroom unit, both with internal access garages and a subdivided section makes this property a MUST TO VIEW Phone 07 871 6723 or 021 923 850 or 021 452 736 view on www.homesell.co.nz Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 3 Remembering loved ones Need a new building on your farm??

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TC111208CA04 TREE of Remembrance co-ordinator Christine Braun (left) is helped to decorate the tree by Christie Fleming and The Warehouse customer services representative Janine Smith (right). • WONT LAST AT THIS PRICE • BY CATHY ASPLIN tions where members of the ordinator for the Christmas Tree Wood Burners RRP Specials Savings public are invited to make a of Remembrance. Christmas is often a time donation and write a Christmas ‘‘I believe Hospice does a Logaire Alanta Clean Air $2549 $1549 $1000 when we think of friends and message on a small card which is wonderful job and felt this was Logaire Minos Clean Air $1249 $1099 $150 family who are no longer with then hung on the tree. one way I could support what Logaire Micros Clean Air $1399 $849 $550 us. In Te Awamutu the tree will they do. Other people I For this reason Hospice Wai- be at The Warehouse from today approached were also happy to Logaire Hestia Rural $2199 $1549 $650 kato has Christmas Trees of until December 21 (10am - 4pm help.’’ Logaire Tawa Inbuilt $2299 $1549 $750 Remembrance, providing a daily). The Tree of Remembrance is Masport LE3000 $2399 $2099 $300 special opportunity for family Local resident Christine an important source of funding Masport Toronto $2799 $2599 $200 and friends to remember a loved Braun admires the work of Hos- for Hospice to continue to pro- one they have lost. pice so much that she became a vide quality care for people who Trees are set in central loca- volunteer and is local co- are dying of a terminal illness. Gas RRP Specials Savings Masport Geneva $3499 $2099 $1400 Masport Monterfei $3799 $1599 $2200 Christmas cheer for families Masport Piccolo Inbuilt $2549 $1799 $750 Masport Madrid $3549 $2099 $1450 Masport Mondena $1999 $999 $1000 BY GRANT JOHNSTON

Despite tougher 07 870 5020 economic times, Com- 0800 772887 munity Police and Te Awamutu Warehouse 100 ROCHE ST, TE AWAMUTU Open Saturday 9am-12noon hope their community 6621156AA gift box works as well this Christmas as it has in other years. This is the fourth year they have com- bined to match gifts in the collection box WHY WOULD alongside the Christ- mas tree in the foyer at YOU WANT TO the local Warehouse store with deserving families, nominated by SPEND MORE schools, District Health Nurses and Youth Aid. A general ‘belt tight- THAN YOU ening’ has been pre- dicted by economists, but without the gener- HAVE TO ON osity of the community it will be a bleak Christ- CHRISTMAS mas for some. If you are popping a gift into the box this PRESENTS?? year, don’t forget to nominate whether it is for a male or female and TC111208GJ01 the general age of KERRIE Patterson (left) and Cheryl McCluskey of Te Awamutu Warehouse recipient it would be and Community Constable, Richard Hurrell with some of the gifts already suitable for. donated in the community gift box. GARAGE SALE SHOP OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY 12TH 9.30AM-4PM Fine fishing on west coast recently SATURDAY 9.30AM-12.30PM The fish have been FRIDAY 19TH 9.30AM-4PM biting at Kawhia recently, reports Oparau Roadhouse co-owner Bill Rogers. BRAND NEW TOP LABEL Successful fisher- people often call in at the MENS & WOMENS CLOTHING Oparau Roadhouse on their way out of Kawhia AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES to have their catch weighed and photo- graphed. Mr Rogers says there MENS • Short Sleeve Shirts • Shorts were plenty of big snap- per hooked two week- • Trousers • Polo Shirts ends ago by boaties and more, although not as WOMENS • Skirts • Camis • Tops • Casual Gear many, last weekend. He took the photo at right of Te Awamutu fisherman WAY UNDER ½ PRICE Dr Julian White (seated) and boat skipper Peter Smith with a 9.9kg (22lb) snapper caught at DOWN RIGHT OF WAY NEXT TO TRADE AID SHOP Kawhia on Sunday.They also boated a 1.3 metre 322 ALEXANDRA ST, TE AWAMUTU mako shark. 6612377AA 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 Rosy glow to home country

CHRISTMAS CLOSING

Last Courier publishes Monday, Dec. 22. Offi ce closes Monday, Dec. 22. First 2 Couriers for 2009 will be Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 9. Then resume Tuesdays-Thursdays. Happy Holidays to you all!

6624068AA Spectacular Lavender Lavender in flowerfl ower TC101208CT02 YOUNG visitor Jade Benvin, with Waipa District Council parks and reserve employee John Maxted, in from mid December front of a new bed of University roses at Te Awamutu Rose Gardens. Come enjoy with us.... But bring your camera so we can take photographs BY COLIN THORSEN the haka and is an ardent sup- are presently living, but they are of you knee deep in lavender. Learn about lavender porter of the All Blacks. all struggling to find employ- heritage - enjoy the fragrance - view the steam Two-year-old Australian Jade ‘‘If the AB’s, or any team ment. distillery. Visit our shop to see our fi ne quality range Benvin loves roses and watching decked out in black for that ‘‘If we can’t find jobs quickly of specially formulated lavender products, including; the All Blacks play. matter, are playing she’s glued and have to return to Australia body care and essential oil. The toddler was spotted to the TV set.’’ we certainly won’t be giving up. Our lavender will be fl owering until we harvest for strolling around the Te Awa- The extended Benvin family We’ll definitely return at a later oil distillation mid/late January 2009. mutu Rose Gardens on Monday are originally from Wellington date and try our luck again in Tour groups welcome, so please bring your guests afternoon with her ‘nana’ Karen but lived in Brisbane for the past Kiwi-land. with you during their holiday stay. Benvin. 15 years. ‘‘New Zealand is a great place Open - Daily from 10.00am to 4.30pm ‘‘Jade’s has always had a ‘‘We all had well-paid jobs in but employment opportunities Closed Statutory holidays • Admission free thing about roses so when I read Australia but feel it’s time to and good salaries aren’t here.’’ about the Te Awamutu gardens return to our grass roots. Once a Mrs Benvin says if the Alphra Lavenders in the Courier I thought what Kiwi always a Kiwi,’’ I reckon country wants to stop losing Beverley and Ian Parlane better way to spend an after- says Mrs Benvin. people to Australia it needs to noon,’’ says Mrs Benvin. ‘‘We love New Zealand and increase wages and opportun- Telephone 870 3212 Turns out Jade is one would do anything to move back ities. 169 Brotherhood Road, Te Awamutu switched on ‘cookie’. here.’’ ‘‘There is a huge skill short- www.alphralavenders.com The Brisbane born youngster The Benvins would love to age here as well as across the

6613823AA already knows how to perform settle in Cambridge, where they ditch.’’ Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 5 Christmas creativity on display REWARD YOURSELF FOR CHRISTMAS YOU’VE WORKED HARD ALL YEAR, TIME TO PLAY!

ALL NEW ‘09 PITCH FROM SPECIALIZED Te A’ Cycles 240 Sloane St (Opposite Woolworths) Phone: 871-4816 www.teacycles.co.nz FREE TC111208CA03 TC111208CA02 TC111208CA01 THIRD: Frosty the Snowman is the ‘star’ SECOND: A red and gold theme features TOP SHOP: Janenne Sloan checks out in the Te Awamutu Shoes display. in the window of Elegant Essentials. Santa’s desk in the Paper Plus window. underlay on BY CATHY ASPLIN able). dows. Winners in the First National Window The display is well worth studying to The build up to Christmas is gathering Dressing Competition have been see all the detail. momentum with lights going on around announced. Elegant Essentials was placed second town, decorated shop windows being Paper Plus on Alexandra Street took for the beautiful window featuring stars, judged and a range of events set for out top spot. angels and products from instore. It was Saturday’s Christmas Carnival. Staff members spent considerable time created by professional display artist Highlight of the day is sure to be the dressing the long Paper Plus-Toyworld Allison Groot of Diz Plays from Auckland. Christmas Parade at 1pm with over 40 window which features Santa having his Third place went to Te Awamutu VALID UNTIL 19/12/08 entries set to travel along Alexandra last sleep before heading out to deliver Shoes. Highlight of the main window Street. gifts to all the good children. scene is Frosty the Snowman, which was A number of events are planned for Kath David came up with the original created by staff member Nicki Crossan. only at... 6621163AA prior to the parade (see Briefly column, idea, which was developed by Janenne She used chicken wire and papier front page), while after the parade people Sloan with help from Deb Naera and mache to create the shape before adding are invited to head along to Selwyn Park Jacqui Green. pin holders, buttons, scarf and hat. where bands will be playing Christmas Included in the window are Santa’s He is set in the snow beside a picket COLLINS carols. desk, phone, radio, calendar, flight plan, fence complete with mailbox and red Prizegiving for the float parade and the atlas, globe, suit and books. His cat is robin. LJ Hooker Christmas Lights Ramble will asleep at his feet and you can see the The smaller window has a mantlepiece also be held there (refreshments avail- North Pole through the bedroom win- with stockings hung up for Christmas. Cnr Bond & Benson Rd, Te Awamutu, Phone 870 1091 NGUTUNUI ENVIRO SCHOOL LOCAL DESIGNER PACKAGE Trail Ride HOMES DECEMBER 14, 2008 • 17-20km Track • Kids Track • Suitable for 2 and 4 Wheelers • Helmets must be worn SIGNPOSTED FROM PIRONGIA Food and Drink Available ADULTS $25, CHILDREN U12 $10 GATES OPEN 8.30AM AND CLOSE AT 4PM Phone Aaron 871 9226 or Mark 871 3079 PROCEEDS TOWARDS A NEW SCHOOL BUS

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TC111208SP11 GIRLS NIGHT OUT co-organiser Teressa Hudson (centre) and Come and have a slice of Christmas cake daughter Emily (right) with TV personality Petra Bagust. with us and check out the new range of toys and accessories Juliagrace and Petra both woman was presented with a shared their ‘Pearls of Wisdom’. goodies bag as they came through Petra took the stage and capti- the door. vated the audience with her A metre high chocolate foun- charm, funny stories, and down to tain with fruit and marshmallow earth view on life — Juliagrace kebabs was awaiting the ladies for with her amazing music. supper. Juliagrace shared a DVD pre- Co-organiser Teressa Hudson sentation where she and daugh- sincerely thanked all the busi- ter, Bella, visited their sponsor nesses for their donated goods child in Cambodia. which helped make the night a As a result of the evening 17 great success. new World Vision Child Sponsors Anyone considering sponsor- came forward. ing a child through World Vision Spot prizes were given away can phone 0800 800 776 for more Crn Benson & Ohaupo Roads, Te Awamutu 07 872 0240 JULIAGRACE through the night and each information. 6616141AA6617475AA 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 Mo’ goes with military precision

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Pirongia bowls champion THE CLUB WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR OUR RECENT SUCCESSFUL Drnasin completes hat-trick of women’s titles 7’S TOURNAMENT Qubik (TMC), Red Bins, Kelly & Bryant, Wilksbrooke Motors, Peter BY COLIN THORSEN Glidden Honda, Couplands Transport, St Johns, T/A Sports Junior Neville Northcott pulled off a Houdini act Boys Rugby (Ball Boys), Referees beating Kevin Ager in an epic men’s singles final at Pirongia Bowling Club. PREMIER A & B TRAINING STARTS FEBRUARY 3 2009 Two-lifer Ager trailed one-lifer Northcott Enquires phone Ian Davidson 871 2848 20-17 on the last end but held the necessary four shots to take the title (first to 21 system). But the ‘never say die’ Northcott had other We wish to thank all out club sponsors & members thoughts. for your support throughout 2008. He picked up the jack with his last bowl and followed through to secure the shot for a 21-17 victory — forcing a replay between the two MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL remaining one-lifers. The final was another nail-biting, 6623160AA tantalisingly close contest. Northcott again led 20-17. Ager secured two shots to close to 20-19, then held two shots for the match and the title, only to see Northcott again HYDRAULICALLY escape from the ‘jaws of defeat’ by turning the two shot deficit into a match-winning single on the 24th end. OPERATED The women’s singles final was more clear cut with two-lifer Nevenka Drnasin beating Dawn Small 21-14 in the final. Drnasin is fashioning an enviable record at Pirongia. The five-times women’s junior singles champion has now won the senior singles for the past three years. Host club players fared best in the open optional triples tournament, sponsored by Fairview Motors. Honours went to Pirongia’s Gary Farrell (s), Phil Koorey and Greg Mundell, with their club- mates Marlene Lane (s), Lindsay Cameron and WRAPPPED BALE CLAMP Noeline Cotterell the runners-up. J The Hines Cup was won by Ron Parons, who ust the tool for handling wrapped round or beat Lindsay Cameron 3-2 in a playoff over square bales. Brackets to suit any FEL. three ends after four players emerged with three wins from four games. Cameron eliminated Jessie Young 2-1 and Parsons ousted Phil Koorey 4-0. Kevin Ager and Rae Baucke took out the silver tray as drawn pairs champions with TC101208CT01 three wins and a draw.

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6621084AA 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 Kay, Connolly Kihikihi Waipa looking good for pairs champs regional sports awards Jeanette Kay and Gael Connolly saved their best to last win- Waipa is represented by finalists shone and those who make their ning the women’s in nine of the 12 categories at success possible, like the coaches, championship pairs at tonight’s 2008 Perry Foundation Wai- managers and administrators. Kihikihi Bowling Club. kato Regional Sports Awards. A crowd of 500, including Wai- The champion pair- It’s been a fantastic year for sport kato’s sporting superstars, is ing sneaked through in the Waikato, making selecting expected to attend a gala dinner at their semi-final 17-16 finalists a challenge. the Mystery Creek Events Centre against Joan Maddren Finalists have been selected from where the overall winners will be and Nina Thomson, the winners of eight district sports announced. then easily accounted awards, including Waipa’s staged in MC for the evening is TV3’s for Lyn Comins and Te Awamutu on November 20, and Hamish McKay. Chris Watkinson, 19-6, nominations for Hamilton Waipa finalists: in the final. sportspeople. Club of Year: Stewart Alexander Their semi-final was Sport Waikato chief executive, Golf Club; Manager: Rick Dobson much tougher, having Matthew Cooper says the Waikato (kickboxing); Referee/Umpire: to come from behind was spoilt for choice when it came to Maurice O’Connor (kickboxing); twice to pip Maddren outstanding sportspeople, which Club Coach: Don Whalley (boxing); and Thomson. made the judges job a tough one. Coach: Graham Bunn (cycling); Club The men’s cham- ‘‘We’ve got Waikato people per- Team: ASB Cambridge Golf Club pionship fours was won forming well on the sporting stage Senior Men’s Team; Junior Sports- by Fred Boothby (s), provincially, nationally and inter- man: Graham Oberlin-Brown (row- Jim Roigard, Steve nationally. ing); Junior Sportswoman: Emma Geenty and Ken ‘‘Waikato sportspeople have won Petersen (cycling); Sportsman of Hancock with both national competitions, international Year: Rob Waddell (rowing). lives intact. Boothby’s titles and even Olympic medals.’’ Netballer Laura Langman is a team were always in Cooper says the awards give us candidate for Sportswoman of the control of the final, the opportunity to come together and Year after coming through the Ham- beating Merv Maddren congratulate those who have really ilton selection process. (s), Ted Seager, Kevin Hickey and Ian Grey 21-8. They won 11 of the 16 ends, restricting the Byett four rule rinks opposition to a four and four singles. John Byett skipped his team of pionship pairs downing Val Sargent Maddren eliminated Noel Ballinger, Doug Barrass and and Ske McLiesh 23-10 in the final. Ken Morriss (s), Bill Ron Willcox to victory in the men’s They were always in charge after Armstrong, Dan championship fours at Te Awamutu building a 9-0 lead in the opening four Connolly and Ken Wells Bowling Club. ends. in the semi-final. Byett beat John Apeldoorn, Mur- The semi-finals saw Officer oust Neville Woofe’s Hill- ray Wilson, Gary Williams and Alan Gay Bastion and Barbara Ryburn crest entry won Kihi- Oliver 22-20 in the final. 23-18, and Sargent eliminate Jan kihi’s optional fours The match was notable for Byett Yarndley and Sheryl Ashby 21-12. Happy Christmas tournament. scoring a four and a five on ends one Cambridge teams scooped all the Two teams had four and 13, and Apeldoorn a four, five major prizes in the open tournament, wins, Woofe winning and four on ends five, 11 and 17. sponsored by Te Awamutu Funeral DON’T FORGET on a countback over There was little between the two Services. Eion Reilly’s team took Only 3 more publications for 2008 Holidays! Pirongia’s Ron Parsons teams, with Byett winning 10 ends outright honours with four wins. The (s), Dawn Small, Rae and his opponents eight. runners-up were Saty Satyanand’s Our last edition publishes Monday December 22 Bauke and Nevinka Janet Officer and Margaret team with three wins and a draw, Drnasin. Littlewood won the women’s cham- with third place going to Ian Taylor.

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6623170AA 6621141AA Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 17 Daniel West ton leads Kennedy’s hot 58 takes tourney Mike Kennedy caused a boilover And it could have been better, had winning the closed Christmas tourna- he not double-bogeyed on the fourth ment with a scorching 58 net at and three putted on 18. Sports Green to win Stewart Alexander Golf Club. The scoring was hot allround, with The 21 handicapper says it was one 15 players returning 67 net or better. of those rounds ‘out of the blue’. Kennedy was four shots clear of the Daniel West restrict Otorohanga to 3-25 off seven overs. ‘‘I’d been playing as rough as guts. runner-up Brian Clarke on 62, fol- responded to the added 193 all out. Richard Douch, with ‘‘I’ve gone out seven shots since lowed by H. Littlewood, D. Coupland responsibility of cap- Mark Thorsen 20 runs in 27 overs, held injuring my knee playing golf about 63, J. Hollinshead, J. Hjorth, G. Cox, B. taincy with an stepped up with figures one end together until six months ago, but it looks as though Baynes 64, I. Coleman, L. Quarrie, J. unbeaten century for of 3-21 and Brett Hamish Crooks (83), I’ll feel the wrath of the handicapper’s Morris, P. Way 66, A. Robertson, R. Te Awamutu Sports Christopher 2-32, both Andrew Parsons (51) knife after this.’’ Parkes, B. Slade 67. Green in Waikato Val- off seven over spells, and Chris Sullivan Kennedy showed no ill effects from Margaret Bouma blitzed the ladies’ ley cricket. and there were three (30no) were able to get the injury in the closed Bill Knight field with 65 net, from D. King, G. The 20-year-old run outs. the innings back on event, sponsored by The Meat Factory Quarrie, H. Baynes 73, B. Herbert 74. brought up his West then led from track for Pirongia’s he owns. Leading scorers in the midweek chanceless maiden club the front, batting best innings total for He blazed his way to halves of 41 tourney, sponsored by Finn & Part- century (100no) off 132 throughout the innings the season of 277. and 38 after starting on the 14th tee. ners, were B. Clarke with 80 gross, C. balls to get his team as Te Awamutu Sports Paeroa’s run chase His score, to claim the Bill Knight Douglas 63, B. Rae 65 net, and H. home by eight wickets Green knocked off the got off to a flyer, reach- Trophy, was set up by dropping only Littlewood 42, R. McCandlish 40 at Otorohanga. winning runs for the ing 74 in just the 11th two shots on the first nine holes. stableford. It was a remarkable loss of only two wickets, over thanks to opener J. victory considering Te with seven overs to Hogan’s whirlwind Awamutu Sports Green spare. CFP knock of 55. could only field nine The win was sealed CENTURY maker Pirongia’s slow players. with a first wicket Daniel West. medium bowlers Regular skipper stand of 70 between Andrew McPherson, Hamish Forsman was West and the promising featuring in stands of (0-18-8), Hamish in Gisborne coaching young George Hollobon 109 with Ben Missen Crooks, (2-27-10), and Waikato Valley at the (34), and a second and 105 with Josh Nel- Richard Douch, Northern Districts wicket stand of 116 son. (2-33-8.4) brought the Under-17 tournament, between West and Mark Pirongia bounced run rate down, along pace bowler Peter West Thorsen, who scored 42 back from heavy losses with a steady supply of was playing for Wai- off 57 balls, including to Waikare and Cam- wickets. kato Valley against five fours and a six. bridge A to beat Paeroa Paeroa were bowled Poverty Bay at Cam- West struck 15 fours. by 32 runs. out in the 47th over for bridge and left-arm West was well short Another top order 238, despite J. Spears medium pacer Andrew of his personal best batting collapse put (32), T. Cochrane (28) Lawry had work com- score of 200no playing Pirongia under pres- and S. Kelly (26) all mitments. for Te Awamutu Col- sure, losing three getting starts. Andrew The depleted Green lege 1st XI against Cam- wickets when the total Parsons completed a team bowled and bridge High School 1st was just 17 — all to L. good double with 2-40 fielded outstandingly to XI in March 2005 when Corbett, who claimed off seven overs. Peter West thorn in Bay side

Peter West claimed four wickets to set Waikato Hickey cricket competition. Valley up for an emphatic nine wicket win over After dismissing Poverty Bay for 138, Waikato Poverty Bay. Valley declared at 250/6, then dismissed their The brisk Te Awamutu Sports pace bowler opponents a second time for 184 before making showed his likeness for playing on grass, claiming light work of scoring 75/l for the outright win. two scalps in each of the Bay’s innings at the Otorohanga’s Leighton Parsons top scored with Cambridge Square in the latest round of the Fergus 78no in the Waikato Valley first innings.

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Church Services Church Services Sports Notices Public Notices FORMAL NOTICES METHODIST Anglican Church CHRISTMAS PARADE KIHIKIHI SADLY, CHURCH December 14, 2008 the Te Awamutu Motor Vehicle Sunday Carol Service Enthusiast’s Group wish to advise that Deaths Deaths Deaths December 14 9.30 am they have been excluded from this years BAIRD - Peggy BAXENDINE - Mark HEWITT - HOGBEN 10.30am ALL WELCOME parade by the Organising Committee. (previously Dalziel). On Richard. On December Brooke Elise Hewitt. Parish Worship Enquiries: 871-6130 December 7, 2008, 3, 2008, tragically in On December 5, 2008. at Te Awamutu Pirongia Golf Club As a group we were looking forward peacefully at Matariki England. Dearly loved Daughter of Stephen Hospital, aged 90 and respected son of and Rachel. Our little ALL TWILIGHT to supporting the parade with some of WELCOME TE AWAMUTU years. Loved mother of Dennis and Phyllis. wee darling girl Monday, December 15th our vintage and classic vehicles, as Dawn, Maurice and Loved brother and Brooke. December 2, Enquiries 871-5376 SPIRITUALIST Maureen, Neil (de- brother-in-law to Paul 2008 - December 5, REVMAUREENCALMAN CHURCH Tees open we have done in previous years, ceased) and Tina, and Christine, Linda 2008. Arrived too early Christmas Party 4.00 - 6.00 pm but alas this is not to be. Thelma and Eileen. and Dave. Fun-loving and suddenly taken Last Service Loved grandmotherof Uncle of Deanna, away. She will be Meal Available her grandchildren and Samantha, Lisa, always in our hearts KIHIKIHI Meeting her great grand- Ayden and Sascha. A and always loved by 11.00 am Sunday, Third of the children. "Love you funeral notice will be Daddy and Mummy. PRESBYTERIAN December 14 four nights of like the sunshine." published later. All Rest in peace our FAIRVIEW MOTORS Special thanks to communications to precious baby Brooke. CHURCH Please bring a plate everyone at Matariki the Baxendine family A service for Brooke Sunday and Christmas Gift Sponsored Teams Event.

under $5.00 6623024AA for 24 years of loving to PO Box 137, Te has been held at the Te December 14 6623072AA Sponsored by: care. A service to Awamutu please. Te Awamutu Childrens HEALING farewell Peggy has Awamutu Funeral Cemetery, Te 9.30 am Fairview Motors been held. All Services, FDANZ. Awamutu on Wed- AVAILABLE communications, to nesday, December 10, Christmas Family At Red Cross Hall, the Dalziel family, C/- at 11.30 am. Te Service Redoubt Street Public Notices Meetings PO Box 137, Te Te Awamutu Courier Awamutu Funeral Tuesday Minister Elaine Awamutu, please. Te for all your advertising Services FDANZ. Awamutu Funeral December 16 871-7064 Phone 871-5151 RAE - Margaret Ann MARKET MANGATOATOA PA Services, FDANZ. Church Council (nee White). On Personal COUNCIL CARPARK December 8 2008, Committee Hui peacefully at home, in Rev Fogatia Levi PHONE James Parlane, This Saturday Acknowledgements her 70th year. Dearly Phone 871-6011 Solicitor, 870-4991. Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 Date: December 13, 2008 loved wife of Bob, or Carol : 871-6198 Time: 9.00 am loved mother of Ian A big and Julene, Bruce and TE AWAMUTU “THUMBS UP” Venue: 66 Te Mawhai Road Carolyn, Alex and PRESBYTERIAN ALCOHOLICS Leanne, Andy and CHURCH Greetings Julie, and Allison. to the awesome ANONYMOUS Loved Nana of her people who found If you want to grandchildren and December 14: drink that’s your SEASONS GREETINGS SENIOR great granddaughter. St Andrews my cellphone and business A celebration of rang to return it. IF YOU WANT TO to all our valued customers. CITIZENS FREE Margaret’s life will be 9.00 am: A more From a VERY STOP, THAT’S A merry Christmas and a held at the Alexandra OURS Prosperous New Year, CHRISTMAS CONCERT House Chapel, 570 reflective Service appreciative owner. Phone 871-4072 from Tony & Michelle at Alexandra Street, Te Cuppa between 6623034AA or 870-3463 Jocelyn Simmons would sincerely like to Awamutu today, services PO Box 194 Quality Firewood Supplies. thank the following sponsors who gave Thursday, December 10.30 am: Raffles Te Awamutu 6621159AA 11 at 11.00 am followed TE Awamutu Competi- so generously to help make this years by private cremation. Family service and Free Senior Citizens Christmas possible Kids for Christ 5+ tion Society of the In lieu of flowers, Performing Arts Inc, and everyone who helped on the day. donations towards Creche room Raffle Number Two, 1st: TE AWAMUTU Breast Cancer available. Bev Kay, 2nd: AJM, 3rd: Kihikihi Rotary Club, Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu Awareness will be A&P And staff 7.00 pm: Hurst, As drawn by Te wish all our patients a very Merry Inc, Bible Chapel, Te Awamutu Courier, Rosetown appreciated and may Awamutu Police, Thanks be left at the Chapel. Blue Christmas ASSOCIATION Lions, Waikato Cakes, Magills Meats, Rosetown Service to our loyal supporters. Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Print, Waipa Hire, Catholic Womens League, All communications to Would like to the Rae family, C/- PO Te Pahu: Do you have enough contact lens Te Awamutu Floral Art Club, Wheelchair Wagon. Tuition congratulate the Box 137, Te Awamutu 10.00 am winners and place solution and contact lenses to last 6623047AA please. Te Awamutu getters in our Funeral Services over the holiday period? ROSETOWN herd competition. IF NOT ORDER THEM NOW! FDANZ. Formoreinformation We would also like to see our website on DRIVER thank our sponsors: We will be CLOSED from: Funeral Notices www.teawamutu.net/ Births standrews TRAINING Te Awamutu Holden, 12.00 noon Tuesday, Waikato Stonecraft BOURNE - Grant and For all your driver Rosetown Holden, December 23 Simonne welcome the PHONE 871-5151 for all PGG Wrightson and training needs The National Bank. We will be OPENING: arrival of Theo your classified advertis- 9.00 am, Monday, 41 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge Geofrey, 3520 kgs (7 lb ing needs. Phone 871-5569 Phone (07) 827-5226 12oz), on November 28 6622835AA January 5, 2009 at Auckland Hospital. Church Services Leading the way in Monumental design GILL - Mark, Cherieand WAIPA excited big sister Ava, HEWITSON PLUMBING Come in and see Craig and the team are thrilled to StJohn’sAnglicanChurch MASONIC We can off er you; Tony and Gloria-jean wish you all the best announce the speedy Working within the Community - A qualifi ed Graphic Artist arrival of Quinn for the holiday season, and health, wealth Simpson Gill, born Arawata Street, Te Awamutu LODGE - We are members of the NZ December 5, 2008 at A secret society or and happiness for the coming year. Monumental Masons Association Matariki Maternity A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday at: a society with secrets? - A 10 year guarantee Unit, 3400 kgs (7lb 8oz). The way to find out? 8.00 am - Old St John’s Church - Te Awamutu If you need help with any - Qualifi ed Tradesmen Many thanks to Fleur BECOME A MEMBER! Thomas and to Nana 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church - Pirongia 6151409AA-08-04-17 Making good Min. 10.00 am - St John’s Church - Te Awamutu plumbing problems or Check out our showrooms in; men better! Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua projects please call Engagements Office 871-5568 or A/H 871-9738 Phone Tony on (021) 104-0459. (027) 612-3374 Te Awamutu Funeral Services

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carport, outside room, 6135805AA choice, baling now, $80.00 to be managed by a PH: (07) 856-7584 CHRISTMAS recognised professional? $310 p/wk. Phone large, $12.00 small. Phone 870-6468 or (021) 704-798. or (027) 608-1749 871-7156 or (027) 417-7665. TREES THREE bedroom house, TENANTS 46 Tamahere Drive, single garage, pets CARPET Needing help fi nding allowed, $270 p/wk. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND HOUSELOT, can be Signposted accommodation which Phone (027) 589-6416. STORAGE inspected on floor - offers. Large selection suits your needs? A1 SELF Phone (027) 474-4408. Free wrapping • Electric Security Fence Stand for sale Contact Francene STORAGE • 24/7 access FIREWOOD Eftpos available DRY native, be in early on 871-7146 New facility, many sizes, • Camera and patrolled No Visa Mobile (027) 289-3952 for your winter supply. Phone good rates, security and surveillance Call Tony or Michelle at (07) 823-6287 a/h 6437263AA seven day access. • Now alarmed commercial Quality Firewood Sup- (07) 856-8003 Ask for Alice Waipa Property Phone 871-6164 storage - boats/campervans plies, (07) 878-7288. "Pass Link Ltd, MREINZ or (027) 478-3085 the rest, buy the best." 6135939AA (027) 440-7101 or 871-7885 PSP

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6151516AA-08-04-17 ULTRA CLEAN Bookings for Christmas a Waipa company. Phone FRIDAY, 12th Saturday Nathan Hughes 823-8183 Phone 871-6662 13th, December, 9am to & New Years or (027) 266-8811 PLUMBING Timi’s TV Aerial Services Get that car outa the or (027) 498-4465 12pm, Racecourse Road, 6620828AA Phone 871-9737 or AFFORDABLE RATES (signs out at 9am). Awe- WHAT’S AVAILABLE some Boys clothes from (027) 474-9265 • Freeview receivers Prem - two years old. re SUMMER Trade Services Phone Colin Tonnes of great toys, Livestock and Phone 870-2200 BRIAN Krippner build- (027) 498-9022 • Aerials - Prime, UHF, VHF, FM Xmas decorations, Te Awamutu or SPRUCE UP ing, Adv trade qualified, or 870-6244 anytime • Satelite Dishes Fridge, TV and loads Poultry alterations and more (0800) CAR DUMP BOOK NOW FOR additions, maintenance, • Portable satellite dishes for caravans, motor AC PETFOODS 6136317AA TO VISIT VISITED ; Expert rose expol/pink batts, no job homes, small and discreet, easy set up! ❏❏ to small. Phone (027) PLANS Now buying Childcare maintenance 255-5753 or 870-6462. •TV connections ; DRAWN MARKET Cambridge Hedge trimming Horses CARPENTER and Work- For : •Cabling Lions, "Trash and ; Garden trimming shop/bathroom special- Treasure", Main Street, 0800-DOWNCOW ; - alterations 6150555AA-08-04-17 Regular maintenance ist, maintenance and new t (07) 873-6044 m (027) 331-6804 - additions 6623844AA Cambridge, Sunday, ; Special Occasions work, all jobs considered, December 14, 8.00 am - Wanted to - decks, sheds, etc. and general clean up book now for the new 12.30 pm. Buy / Exchange HOMEBASED year. Phone Rick 871-9737 Phone Terry Farrelly TO VISIT VISITED PHONE TESS or (027) 474-2965. (027) 478-3085 or ❏❏SMALL collapsible table, CARE AVAILABLE 871-6164 suitable out-door meals (027) 238-2517 OR DIGGER 7 TON SATURDAY 12th 8.00am, for oldie. Phone 871-4374. Are you looking for (07) 872-2853 A/H 6582240AA 6559008AA $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4 everything must go. care for your child? tipper - Auger. Phone HEWITSON 1031 McClure St. BUYING Kids at Home has spaces Craig (07) 823-6427 or TO VISIT VISITED STANDING GRASS Health (027) 283-9911. PLUMBING ❏❏ available, part time and U GROW IT full time, for immediate HOMEOPATHY MOWER and chainsaw For all plumbing WE MOW IT start or book now THE Clinic of repairs, call 177 Brady QUALITY SUPERVISED LABOUR: Gardening for January. Homeopathy, Heal natur- Street or Phone Richard requirements. Phone 827-1849 ally in Te Awamutu. Davies 871-4334 to PALM plants various (027) 438-9803 Don’t miss out! arrange free pickup. Section Maintenance Including: types in pots. Phone [email protected] Phone (07) 854-8962 Friendly 870-2641 CALL US NOW! SILAGE, mowing, Service lawn mowing, weed spraying, tedding, raking, baling, Phone Denise, 871-7673 rubbish removal, water blasting, Grazing 6615235AA THERAPEUTIC wrapping and stacking, (Monday - Friday cartage also available, seasonal contract work, general labour. 8.30am - 1.30pm) MASSAGE also buying standing Phone 871-3620 6596604AA Can relieve grass. Phone (07) 827-1849 Contact Brian on: 870-4364 muscle tension and or (027) 438-9803 or (021) 104-0459 Computer Services lower stress level [email protected] (NZ) Pty Limited PC PROBLEMS? One hour, 15 minutes Entertainment NO fix, no fee, local IT $45.00 professional available for Call Marilyn for an 1022 on site repairs, upgrades appointment. NEED FEED? and trouble shooting, PC Phone 870-3303 and laptop sales, no call out fees for help, Phone Matt (027) 515-6996 or LIZ CLARKE 870-3038. In-Step Podiatry Services COMPUTERS BSC, BA, DIPHE, SRCH(UK), repaired from $40 MRCH(UK), SRPODNZ, MNZPOD Chiropodist / Podiatrist - onsite repairs - Trained in the United Kingdom FREE CONSULTATION Appointments booked between FREE QUOTES 6136359AA-08-04-17 9.00 am and 1.00 pm, • upgrades • support Monday to Friday For Your Stock Feed Supplies • networking 355 Mahoe St • Palm Kernal • Soyabean Te Awamutu Computers from $250 • Tapioca • Canola Laptops from $499 Ph 870-4080 • Calf Pellets • Dairy Pellets Mobiles from $30 • Specialised Dairy Meals • In Shed Feeds LOW RATE COMPUTERS Hire Services • TMR Rations •and much more 235 Sloane Street, BULLDOZER for hire 6525386AA Te Awamutu with scoop, rippers and Rebecca stick rake. Phone Des Phone 871-6222 (027) 672-5760 Hose, owner operator on ຜຜຜຜຜ(07) 873-8466, mobile Offi ce (027)472-7776. (0800) MR FEED PHONE your advertisement in now! Phone our classifieds RED BINS LTD www.jamesandson.co.nz team on 871-5151. ຜຜຜຜຜ 6623100AA Mini Skip Bins Livestock and Poultry 1.8 and 3.6 Crossword 1021 Solutions Page 23 Phone Murray Bain BONER COWS WANTED 871-8996 For all your plumbing and heating requirements talk to the firm that has been serving Te Awamutu since 1949. 6621118AA SINGLETON and HANSEN Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls PLUMBING LTD Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 129 MARKET STREET, TE AWAMUTU • PH (07) 871 7099 • FAX (07) 871 8435 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 6182751BG 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 Trade Services Employment Vacancies Employment Vacancies Employment Employment BOBCAT Vacancies Vacancies CHARTERED PART TIME Owner ACCOUNTANCY OPPORTUNITY erato RETAIL POSITION Op r We have a vacancy for an Trevor Intermediate/Senior Accountant. CAMBRIDGE Peters We would consider an Accountancy student Are you interested in landscaping 027 515 6519 completing their Accountancy degree. - gardening? The successful applicant will be exposed to a Must have good 07 871 1971 wide range of accountancy work including customer service skills 6151460AA-08-04-17 Rosetown Bobcat Ltd preparing financial statements, GST, Able to unsupervised monthly reporting and audit. Hours of work 6151679AA-08-04-17 Experience in a Chartered Accountancy Saturday LINED practice would be an advantage 9.00 am - 4.00 pm but is not essential. Sunday SOAK A competitive salary will be paid 9.00 am - 12.00 pm commensurate to experience. Contact Sue HOLES Please send your application Monday to Friday including a current CV or telephone (07) 827-4759 • FOUNDATION in the first instance to: HOLES Michael Moir • OFFAL / RUBBISH Hammond & Moir, Chartered FLEET SERVICE HOLES Accountants, PO Box 92, Te Awamutu We are looking for a motivated person with Phone (07) 871-4114 good communication skills. Duties will include: KING COUNTRY • Saturday morning work with after hours DRILLING call-outs. # 4 Wheel Drive • You must have full and current drivers # Best Prices licence and be able to work unsupervised. # Associated Concrete Apply to Anne Products The Tyre Boss Ltd OWNER / OPERATOR: 43 Turongo St,Otorohanga. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE PART TIME Phone (07) 873-8027 PHONE DENNIS OPTICAL ASSISTANT COLSON PUAHUE SCHOOL (0800) DUG HOLES We are in need of an outgoing, motivated person (0800) 384 - 465 with a sense of style to work as part of our busy PART TIME team for three days per week (21 hours). HANDY PERSON Employment Wanted Team Duties include: • Booking and appointment management DOMESTIC and (Caretaker) • Frame and Lens selection (training provided) comercial cleaner with We seek a part time casual caretaker for drivers licence, Phone • Spectacles Repairs etc around 2 - 3 hours per week to complete 871-3309. • Banking and general offi ce duties odd jobs around the school. Farm Employment Required Attributes: This would suit someone with practical skills who FARM work wanted, • Exceptional customer focus is retired or looking for a few casual hours. weedsprayer available. • Willingness to learn new skills Please send a letter of interest stating relevant Phone 871-7162 a/hrs. • Good reception and computer skills skills or past experience to: RELIEF • The ability to prioritise and manage time The Principal, effectively 573 Puahue Road, RD 1, Te Awamutu. MILKER • Marketing skills an advantage WANTED, sole charge Position closes Friday, January 16, 2009. milker, 212 cows, Please apply in writing with CV to 6623736AA Wharepapa South, The Practice Manager December 31 and Janu- PO Box 90 ary 1, pay cash. Phone 870-5597. Te Awamutu STOREPERSON Applications close 5.00pm A vacancy has arisen within our company for RELIEF MILKER December 15, 2008 a reliable and enthusiastic person to take on EXPERIENCED relief 6619423AA the role of our workshop storeperson. milker available, sole This position is responsible for purchasing charge or assist. Phone goods, invoicing, managing and recording of Phil (07) 827-3133. inwards goods, health and safety monitoring, organising repair and testing of RELIEF MILKER workshop equipment and internal EXPERIENCED ex-share procedure auditing. milker, Te Awamutu or Ohaupo area. Phone A mechanical or engineering background 870-3391. and basic computer skills would be an advantage but all applications Employment will be considered. Vacancies Start date January 12, 2009. Salary $45,000+ SECURITY Officers - are A hand written cover note and needed! Gain this NZQA current CV please to: approved qualification by correspondence free of John Stewart - Managing Director charge. Student allow- STEWART & CAVALIER ENGINEERING ance may apply. Phone PO BOX 22, TE AWAMUTU 0800-800-043 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 11, 2008 23

MT PIRONGIA COUNTRY MUSIC Waikato Dutch Choir Is held at the Pirongia School Hall Christmas Concert 6623202AA Thursday, December 19, 8.00pm THIS SUNDAY, 12 NOON START Central Baptist Church 6382761AA Charlemont Street, Hamilton

Conductor: Allan King - Piano: Rachel Bjerga Tickets $10 at the door - children free

Now one of the all-time best and Back again for a new generation to 6623129AA intelligent Sci-Fi mysteries arrives, see it on the big screen. Come to starring Keanu Reeves as an alien a land of colourful characters and whose appearance on our planet spirited adventure. triggers a global upheaval. He comes WIZARD OF OZ G with an indestructible, heavily armed SAT 1.40, SUN 11.30 SOLUTIONS NO 1021 robot and a warning to world leaders 6146407BI that their continued hostility will lead Come soar away on the wings to extermination by species watching of your imagination. A colourful from afar. This is a thought-provoking, Friday Night extravaganza to delight and spectacular looking movie co-starring enchant one and all. Giant-sized till late Jennifer Connelly and Kathy Bates. musical entertainment for the DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL M entire family. SPARX THU 6.00 & 8.00, FRI 10.00, 6.00 & 8.00, TOM THUMB G SAT 1.50, 4.00, 6.10 & 8.20, SAT 3.40, SUN 1.30 SUN 11.40, 1.50, 4.00 & 6.10,

6611151AA Phone 871 4768 MON & TUE 6.00 & 8.00, “Bond fans can take solace in WED 10.10, 6.00 & 8.00 action-packed Casino sequel. A VIEW TO A THRILL. Mission This one is especially for the ladies... bring accomplished.” NZ Herald tissues! Richard Gere and Diane Lane star. It’s engaging with tons of fun, plenty NIGHTS IN RODANTHE PG of thrilling action and excitement and goes at a frenetic pace. LAST 2 WEEKS. THU 5.55, FRI 10.30, SUN 3.30, MON 8.20, WED 10.30 QUANTUM OF SOLACE M THU 6.05 & 8.10, Energy bursting, filled with eye-popping FRI 10.10, 5.50 & 7.50, colours, highly entertaining dance SAT 4.30, 6.30 & 8.30, scenes and it’s a lot of fun too. SUN 2.20, 4.20, 6.20 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 G MON, TUE & WED 5.50 & 7.50 THU 6.10 & 8.20, FRI 10.20, 6.10 & 8.20, EARTH G SAT 2.00, 4.10, 6.20 & 8.40, LAST 2 WEEKS. SUN 11.50, 2.00, 4.10 & 6.30, THU 8.05, FRI 6.20, SAT 7.30, MON 5.55 & 8.10, TUE 6.10 &8.20, SUN 5.35, MON 8.15 WED 10.20, 6.10 & 8.20 A wonderful true journey of an Plush, passionate and graced with ordinary man who became a elegant performances. Compelling, remarkable local hero thrilling and as unforgettable as a and the orphan boys he saved. movie adaptation can be. This uplifting true epic tale of endurance in war torn China is of BRIDESHEAD REVISITED M monumental quality. FRI 5.45, SAT 5.40, SUN 5.30, Unreservedly recommended. TUE & FINAL WED 8.10 CHILDREN OF THE SILK ROAD M LAST 2 WEEKS. “A charming, moving and THU 7.50, FRI & SAT 8.10, contemporary story about the lives TUE & WED 5.45 of 5 women in Beirut. Unexpectedly warm and delightful.” NZ Herald. It’s uplifting and inspirational, full of “A rare treat, brimming with warmth, charming personalities, lots of belly tenderness and joy.” Daily Mirror. laughs and perhaps even a few tears. CARAMEL PG YOUNG AT HEART PG LAST 2 WEEKS. THU 6.20, SAT 1.45, SUN 11.35, FRI 10.40 & 8.05, SAT 5.45, SUN 3.45, MON 6.15, TUE 6.05, TUE 8.05, WED 10.40 & 8.05 WED 10.00 & 6.05 DON’T MISS THIS EXCLUSIVE MAMMA MIA PG NOW HALF A YEAR. WONDERFUL, VERY SPECIAL SAT 3.45, SUN 1.35 XMAS PRESENTATION. The all-time beloved classic tale MADAGASCAR: on the big screen for all to adore. In more than any other film, ESCAPE 2 AFRICA PG it shows the value of one person STARTS THURSDAY and the contribution they can make to the greater good of everyone Give The Gift Of around them. Recommended. Entertainment This Christmas IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE G - Movie Vouchers LAST 2 WEEKS.

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1/157 Armstrong Avenue, Te Awamutu 3 2 2 OK What’s It Worth? You could own this modern contemporary VIEW: FRIDAY 11.00-11.30am townhouse. Stunning kitchen & bathrooms. Don’t Price By Neg. hesitiate! Please. IGNORE PREVIOUS PRICES. Contact Lauren O’Carroll 0272 787 196

120 Ava Mae Drive, Te Awamutu 4 3 2 42 Reynolds Drive, Te Awamutu 3 1 2 Critical Sale Priced To Sell! A new home offering generous sized bedrooms, VIEW: FRIDAY 12noon-12.30pm & Newly decorated with new kitchen, carpet & fl exible living areas, quality furnishings with SUNDAY 3.00-3.30pm vinyl, inground pool, two car garaging, garden Price $265,000 Contact Lauren O’Carroll 0272 787 196 double glazing throughout. A separate workshop Price OFFERS OVER $499,000 sheds, wood burner fi re. Available for immediate retreat. Make an appointment to view today. Contact Tania Ruki 027 441 3265 posession.

1/587 Bank Street, Te Awamutu 3 1 2 No Covenants - Subdivision Started 3 1 Immediate Posession Available. 2 A three bedroom open plan brick townhouse in VIEW: FRIDAY 12.00noon-12.30pm 2487m site with tidy three bedroom Hardiplank Bank Street. Small site - double garage - walk to Price $379,000 home available. You can further subdivide and Contact Lauren O’Carroll 0272 787 196 town. Owner will negotiate. Contact Lauren O’Carroll 0272 787 196 build OR Subdivide and relocate 2 or more houses.

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Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu

Central offi ce / retail in good localtiy - 45m2. Suitable Restaurant/Bar - Offi ce space - Available February 2009 Retail - Gallery - Cafe. Great location, high List available from: $135.00 per week profi le, recently refurbished. Ground fl oor 173m2 LJ Hooker Offi ce Mezzanine fl oor 106m2

41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu Contact Ken Hagan AREINZ Contact Ken Hagan AREINZ 021 353 488 021 353 488

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