Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 ‘Bob’S Boat’ Sails Off to New Berth

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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Speedsters slowed near schools School speed By Cathy Asplin zone proposed Several hundred in- A motion to urge Waipa fringement notices were District Council to consider issued around the coun- a school zone speed limit of try last week as part of a 40km/hr will be voted on by Te national police campaign Awamutu Community Board to curb speeding near tonight. schools. Chairperson Dean Taylor says Amazingly two were to the speed limit in Australia school bus drivers and one to a school teacher. is 40km/hr, signposted at the But motorists passing Te beginning of the school zone on Awamutu Primary School, the road where the main gates during a visit from Police are, and applying from 8am-4pm and Mr Hooker Bear, were on school days. The recommen- well under the limit. dation is supported by Police “And long may it con- traffi c sergeant David Hall. tinue,” says Te Awamutu But if Council was to support Senior Constable Bill it, it would still require a law Atkins who utilised a change by Government before it hand-held radar to check could be implemented. speeds. Police patrols have been Motorcyclist told to issue tickets and educational pamphlets dies in hospital to anyone exceeding the A 45-year-old Hamilton man speed limit near schools died in Waikato Hospital on by more than 5km, from Friday from injuries sustained 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to when he crashed into a truck 4.30pm on school days. on State Highway 31 between This represents a 50% Pirongia and Otorohanga. reduction of their normal Terry Arthur Woolhouse tolerance (10km) and was airlifted to hospital by the follows concern that 34 Westpac Air Ambulance after school children were SENIOR Constable Bill Atkins uses a hand held laser to detect the speed of drivers outside Te Awamutu Primary he lost control of his bike in an killed, with a further 2055 School, accompanied by Mr Hooker Bear and pupils Shanae Thompson and Nicole Annan. Safety patrol oil slick and slid into the path of injured, at those times in member Brittney Goodrick keeps a close eye on the traffic along Teasdale Street. Mr Hooker Bear’s visit was the truck. the fi ve years to the end of as part of a road safety programme by real estate company LJ Hooker. Signs were also put up near schools, December, 2005. pre-schools and Plunket rooms - resulting in many people thinking the properties were for sale! 045061AD Phone home! A cellphone that is crucial to Kawhia St John Ambulance has Bid to control private car sale sites been stolen from the vehicle. Station manager Betty Bell By Grant Johnston says the cellphone is critical to Private car sellers may soon be dis- their service because normal playing their vehicles on a designated radio coverage is not available site in Te Awamutu. throughout their region, plus Te Awamutu Community Board many homes they visit do not chairperson Dean Taylor has a notice of have a phone service. motion at tonight’s board meeting call- Anyone who is able to assist ing for Council to identify a site where with the recovery of the phone people may legally park cars with ‘for is asked to contact Kawhia St sale signs on them. John (871 0830). Mr Taylor says the board has discussed the issue before and expressed Lotto luck concern that cars are often illegally or A $21,977 Lotto second divi- inconveniently parked when they are sion winning ticket in Saturday’s for sale. draw sold at Video Ezy and Lot- Cars for sale are often parked on re- to Shop was yet to be claimed serves and other public places. as this issue went to press. “If one place was made available it It was the 10th second divi- would provide a public service for buy- sion winning ticket sold by the ers and sellers and eliminate the need Te Awamutu store. for enforcement for what is a minor is- Last week a customer col- sue,” Mr Taylor says. lected the $1000 Video Ezy cash The Waipa District Council Traffi c draw, while the previous week Bylaw 2005, currently in the submis- sion phase, contains provisions to con- customers were one off Power- THIS car parked on the Anglican Church frontage of Lyon Street in Kihikihi last week is one ball and Big Wednesday. trol the use of parked cars for advertis- of numerous instances of cars for sale being parked on reserves in the area. 045061BD ing under ‘advertising on roads’.

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045TC002/06 33 Phone 871 7317 SPENCE MARINE SERVICE YOUR LETTERS 190 Bruce Berquist Drive (off Bond Road), Ph 871 7711 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Volunteers take a bow Add eight minutes for Raglan Harbour Tue: 11.58am & - Through your columns may I offer new laws and happenings for the benefi t displayed. Sadly they missed ‘Obsession’. thanks to the volunteers within our town of those who, without your sage-like ad- Uenuku’s signifi cance to our area was an Wed: 12.14am & 12.27pm who keep things happening. vice many of us would be the worse off. information packed experience for those Thur: 12.44am & 12.56pm Special thanks go to the team that The I-site (Information Centre) crew who knew little of the history of our Fri: 1.13am & 1.26pm spent time at monthly, then weekly, were invaluable with their local knowl- treasure. meetings ensuring Te Awamutu really edge and assistance when trying to To the many other volunteers in ‘social Sat: 1.44am & 1.58pm was ‘Alive’ over the festive season. Your broaden our visitors’ appreciation of the services’, to the above mentioned - you Sun: 2.18am & 2.33pm efforts were appreciated by many resi- area. are the quiet workers who make our Mon: 2.56am & 3.16pm dents. Our visitors museum experience was town a haven of interest for those who 045TC004/06 To the Citizens Advice group who enjoyed and appreciated, with the his- want to discover it. spent time studying to keep informed on torical and Maori history so attractively PATRICIA TINDLE Thank you Te Awamutu Alive Safety or revenue? February I have been observing the devel- At our fi rst committee meeting of the We in TACPRO are very grateful to ...is friends and year, it was moved unanimously, that the Christmas lights team and the other opments recently as regards road lover’s month. the Te Awamutu Community Public teams that made the lead up to Christ- safety in New Zealand and am afraid Relations committee publicly thank Te mas such fun. They would welcome any to say that there is a glaring error in the new crack down on speed near JOIN WITH A FRIEND OR Awamutu Alive for their hard work and members of the public who feel they efforts leading up to Christmas. schools. LOVER AND SAVE $$$! would like to contribute to the activities Firstly, I am not a boy racer, nor do It takes committed people to do what to promote Te Awamutu. The next event they did and I felt very proud of their I wish to see child or adult needlessly We’re the Gym that TACPRO is involved with is the injured. efforts and of our town’s response. Balloons Over Waipa. Even the senseless vandalisation of the Here is the problem: A new car’s with everything! The next Te Awamutu Alive event is speedometer, on average, can show Christmas tree couldn’t dampen the the Pride of Te Awamutu Awards and an indicated speed with a +/- 5% ac- Christmas spirit. VIBRATION TRAINING - the Walk of Fame, the latter being taken curacy. Te Awamutu Alive was the brainchild Get real results, real fast! over by the Council. If people wish to A car fi ve-years-old or more can of our former Visitor Information centre ★ ★ nominate a worthy person please collect show inaccuracy of up to 15%. AWESOME AEROBIC SCHEDULE manager, Liz McNeil. It is an off shoot a form from the Information Centre. Therefore, a person driving a six- free for Gym members! of Te Awamutu Community Public Re- These events don’t just happen – it year-old car could be doing 55kmh lations Organisation (TACPRO), but it 6.00am 9.15am 10.00am 2pm 4pm 5.30pm 6.45pm takes a band of people whose hearts are (and be fi ned) when their speedo has fairly free rein to do what it can to Pump Senior Step Pilates fi rmly set on Te Awamutu. Roz at the shows 50kmh (with a 10% variance). MON promote events in the town. Circuit Attack Centre and Chris Bradley and his team Also, evidence from England It establishes sub-committees to un- TUES Spin Step Pump of T/A Alive workers should take a bow. shows that more accidents (car into Attack dertake a project and these may not KATHERINE O’REGAN vehicle/object) occur in areas with an 50’s Pilates always include other members of the T/ WED Spin imposed 30mph limit. FWD 10.15am A Alive committee depending on where Chairperson, Te Awamutu Why? Drivers are spending more peoples interests lie. Community Public Relations THU Cross Circuit time looking at their speedo (to avoid Train Xpress fi ne) and less on road. FRI Spin Pump Senior If you (a) don’t know how fast you Circuit Repetition does not improve idea are going and (b) are busy looking at Pump SUN the speedo all the time, then it does Step/Spin Why does the Courier continually ble reads: “Jesus Christ is the same not matter when you react - you must print letters from the same people? yesterday and today and forever”. He- VISITORS ARE WELCOME see the pedestrian in the fi rst place! The last letter of very predictable brews 13, v8. Any policy which forces driver’s at- VISITORS ARE WELCOME views on February 9 was even high- Many of us are slow learners. tention into the vehicle and away lighted, and titled ‘Say something from the road is nuts. The result may 107 George Street new’. CAROL TURNER Te Awamutu well be more accidents. 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FLASHBACK: Bob Berg places covers the deck of his SAILING AWAY: the wooden beauty that has been shaped in Te Awamutu is taken from the space between the partly built boat. The shed was dismantled to allow for two buildings (rear) and turned 90o onto a boat haulage truck so that it can be transported to Auckland. Spectators the boat’s removal (right). Photo supplied include Teni Berg (far right with camera) who tearfully farewelled the vessel. 045063AD By Cathy Asplin he cut down around 16 modifi cations along the Once settled there it and appreciate it as and discussed its pur- ed this year - quite an A boat that had kahikatea at Paterangi way). the boat received the Bob would have done.” chase. undertaking after the its beginnings in Te and milled them on Bob began building same meticulous at- New owner Peter Mr Oxford classes length of time it has Awamutu over 20 years site. the boat in a shed on tention to detail. Oxford from Warworth himself as an ‘old taken to get it to this ago, was recently fare- It was the beginnings Frontier Road A range of woods only heard about the boatie’ and says Bob’s stage. were used - oak for the welled from the town, of his fi rst attempt to Right from the start wooden wonder that boat is beautifully build a boat, but he he used his skill and laid decks, rimu for the was being created in Te built. But he says he will with mixed emotions had earlier rebuilt a ingenuity to help the interior, some kwila in Awamutu by chance. “It’s a wonderful ex- be getting professional for those watching. wooden boat with his process - he designed a structural places and He initially overheard ample of workmanship help when needed and For some it was a sad father, Fred. steam box powered by macrocarpa to brace some people talking from another era. It’s will continue to show sight to see the uncom- At the time the men a second hand electric the deck beams. about it at Westhaven authentic and some- the same attention to pleted wooden beauty were working as paint- jug to shape the boat Masts, main and marina and did some thing that cannot eas- detail. taken from its resting ers and used the boat frames from the huge mizzen utilised some investigation. ily be reproduced today. While Bob won’t be place, while others to travel around the pieces of kahikatea. spruce, while the hatch He eventually viewed “I certainly fell for there to see it com- were happy to see it and two deckhouses Kawhia Harbour. The hull and decks a Trade-a-Boat maga- the charm of this ves- pleted, the family have begin the next leg of its For his new boat took around fi ve years were crafted from ka- zine article about the sel and am delighted long journey. Bob was using a plan to fi nish in his spare hikatea. boat and thought it to be able to take it been invited to the The boat was brought by American designer time, then the boat One of the fi rst fi t- would be a great retire- on the next part of its launch and will wit- to life in 1983 by Te George Buehler (al- made its fi nish journey tings aboard was a ment project. journey.” ness Dolphin Bay make Awamutu cabinet though in typical kiwi by truck to a new spot beautifully crafted Eventually he Mr Oxford plans to its fi rst long-awaited maker Bob Berg, when style he made some on Bond Road. steering wheel. tracked down the boat have the boat complet- ‘steps’ into the sea. Eventually the two cabins, saloon, galley and head took shape. Family helped out along the way, but a three year break was taken to build the new family home on Bond Road, with the same meticulous care and Rapture... use of timber. Anyone who has seen the movie ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ could well imagine Bob toil- ing away in his shed, much like Burt Munro NOW did, striving for perfec- February Catalogue Out Now! tion and creating the necessary items when $99 he couldn’t fi nd exactly One carat diamond ring, what he wanted. featuring two pear and Amongst those need- one brilliant cut diamond. ed were many bronze 18ct gold fi ttings - so Bob took SAVE $600 jewellery lessons to work out how 024TC009/06 $5595 to make them, built moulds to cast them $4995 and a kiln to fi re them. While the boat still had some fi nishing work to be done, Bob felt it was nearing com- pletion, so he invested in a marina berth at Tauranga. But Bob’s dream and his work on the special boat he had named ‘Dolphin Bay’ came to One and a half carat, SAVE $1000 an abrubt halt in 2004. three stone princess cut $7995 Bob was tragically diamond ring. $6995 killed in a car crash, so will never see his magnifi cent project completed. LAY-BY AVAILABLE After much delib- eration, Bob’s wife Teni BEAMISH and family made a deci- sion to sell the boat. GEMTIME JEWELLER “We certainly couldn’t fi nish it and it needed 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu to be given the same loving attention to de- Phone (07) 871 6797 tail that Bob gave it. “We had many offers

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PAGE 5 CRIMELINE Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 Stolen ute Waipa Networks gives EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: used in Monday, February 6: Woman arrested for assaulting two fi rst aid to ambulance people. bike heist Wilful damage to Te Awamutu Offenders stole a utility ve- Bowling Club greens reported. hicle from McFall Enterprises Wilful damage to TML window in the early hours of Monday reported. morning, then used it to steal Tuesday, February 7: four motorbikes from Farm and Burglary of Waite Road property Trail. reported. Weedeater and chainsaw Police attended the alarm ac- stolen. tivation at Farm and Trail and Theft of two truck batteries from found the front door had been Irwins Truck and Bus reported. smashed, but the offenders had Thursday, February 9: decamped. Soon after a member Man apprehended for driving while of the public reported a utility forbidden. Car impounded. vehicle had crashed through a Friday, February 10: fence near the netball courts. Man arrested for unlawfully being On attending they found the on a property and outstanding war- stolen utility and four stolen rants. Youth associate reported for MotoX bikes and saw one of- unlawfully being on a property and fender running through the theft. park towards Tawhiao Street. Wilful damage to window of car Police were not able to catch parked in Picquet Hill Road reported. the offender on foot, and police Saturday, February 11: dogs tracked the scent for some Arrests: Man for possession of can- distance, but lost it in Mutu nabis. Man for breaching bail. Street. Report of a woman being assaulted The offender was described as WAIPA Networks CEO Ray Milner (back left) with a St John Ambulance plaque of appreciation after by another woman outside The Ale a male in his late teens or early donating over $9000 worth of cash and equipment to the Waipa service. Receiving the donations House. Burglary of Rickit Road 20s, about 175cm tall and wear- were (from left) assistant divisional manager Pam Bestwick, Cambridge youth divisional manager ing a white long sleeved shirt, residence reported. Occupier disturbs Tara Dugan, Te Awamutu area committee chairman Ross McGowan, Cambridge paramedic Alana black track pants and white offender trying to climb in a window. Blakemore, Midland region area manager Ray Bestwick, Kawhia station manager Betty Bell and sneakers. Anyone with informa- He decamps. Offender described as Midland regional youth manager Jenny Richardson. 045066AD a male Maori, aged about 18-20, me- tion which may assist police can dium build, average height, wearing a phone 872 0100 in confi dence. St John Ambulance stations Te Awamutu and Cambridge pelvis splints were a welcome ad- backwards white cap and long sleeve in Te Awamutu, Kawhia and Youth Units as recommended dition to the equipment in each T-shirt. Toy Run re-run Cambridge received cash and by St John Midland region area frontline machine because they Thefts: Stereo form car parked equipment thanks to the ongoing manager Ray Bestwick. stablised patients with pelvic The Toy Run for child can- support of Waipa Networks. Mr Milner said it made sense fractures, reducing blood loss and in College Street. Stereo from car cer patients is being staged on parked in College Street. The donation totalled over to allow the organisation to facilitating a quicker recovery. March 19 with the annual mo- $9200, and is the seventh year spend the money where it had He said the support of Waipa Wilful damage to vehicle parked in torcycle run from Cambridge to Collins Avenue reported. Wilful dam- Waipa Networks has been associ- the greatest value for the service Networks was highly valued Hamilton. ated with the service. they provide. because the equipment was age to car parked in College Street Te Awamutu display day, giv- reported. In making the presentation, Each of the youth units re- over and above what is provided ing locals the chance to donate Waipa Networks CEO Ray ceived about $2000 in cash to through Government funding Sunday, February 12: to the appeal, is being staged in Man arrested for threatening to kill Milner said the organisation is assist their programmes. and allows this region’s St John Alexandra Street on March 17. pleased to be able to assist a com- New equipment for the three Ambulance to provide a better and assault with a weapon. If you have new or pre-loved Thefts: Two bikes from Te Awamutu munity group that potentially services included backboards level of service to the public. toys or games you would like benefi ts every member of the and straps for the treatment of The region’s youth units Events Centre. Handbag from car to donate, drop them in to the public and does such a worth- spinal patients, traction splints are currently very strong, and parked at Woolworths Supermarket. Courier offi ce or contact Ulysses while and valuable job. which allow paramedics to treat enjoying growth, and the cash Victim Support is available in Motorcycle Club member Grant He said Waipa Networks had patients with multiple leg frac- injection will be put to good use Te Awamutu through Te Dunstall at 870 1064 or 021 155 no hesitation in buying the spe- tures and new pelvis splints. ensuring the future strength of Awamutu Police. 9338 to arrange collection. cialist equipment and supporting Mr Bestwick said the new St John.

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PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Baker chalks up second ASB win Did You Te Awamutu tennis star Leanne Baker will be on cloud nine when Know? ﬂ ying out for Australia after winning her second ITF singles title in The Pop’n’Good Factory have a shop instore two weeks. Choc’ a block full of their entire range or your favourite Popcorn The 25-year-old beat unseeded Czech Kat- erina Kramperova 6-4, The shop is open 1-6, 6-0 at Wellington’s Renouf Tennis Centre Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm on Sunday to claim her second successive women’s ASB International. It was Baker’s second ITF Futures tourna- Phone: 871 3771 ment win in Wellington Landscape Lane TE AWAMUTU and sixth in all. Photo supplied

LEANNE BAKER in full swing. 045TC035-06 She is on a run of 10 consecutive singles wins and keen to the tournament top seeds lost to build on that record across the Tas- second-seeded Americans Lauren man where she is to compete in four Barnikow and Christina Fusano 6- ITF tournaments. 4, 6-4. Baker was reported in the Domin- Baker faced a new challenge in Wel- ion Post as saying: “I’ve pulled out lington, teaming up with 16-year-old some pretty decent tennis over the Ellen Barry of Canterbury. They were IT’S SO HOT YOU’LL past fortnight but I know that I can well beaten, 6-3, 6-1 by Wellington’s play a lot better, so that gives me Paula Marama and Kairangi Vano. confi dence.” Her strong serve proved reliable Touch semi fi nals NEED OVEN MITTS! under pressure, as did her net play Semi-fi nals will be contested in which was a highlight of the match. Te Awamutu Sports Touch Module’s In Saturday’s semi-fi nals, she beat championship round at Albert Park Don’t book your UK & Europe holiday until you’ve seen our HOT DEAL BOOK. Sizzling with eighth seed Lisa D’Amelio of Aus- on Friday night. great deals on every page, it’s a must read for anyone off to the UK & Europe this year. tralia 6-3, 6-4. McFall Enterprise, round one, 6.00pm: A week earlier, Baker picked up Cant Touch This v 2 QK 4U, semi, f1; Dirty CHOICE. DEALS. more than $2000 for beating Japan’s Dozen v Da No Hoperz, semi, f2; Dachozn1’s Natsumi Hamamura in straight sets, v G Force, semi, f3; Ingham Honda v Huge Ticka, semi, f4; Boom Chukka Lakaz v Mud Don’t limit yourself to one option - House of Travel 6-1, 6-2, at the LochEagles Taupo Fu- Dogs, semi, f5; McFall Stingers v The B-3s, tures tournament. semi, f6; Hard Rock Horyz v Unity, f7; NWA can offer you them all with our HOT DEAL BOOK, “It’s a good start to the year,” says v Shadee, semi, f8; Chippies v Energizers, packed full of amazing deals on fi ve airlines, coach Baker. semi, f10. Round two, 6.45pm: Brown Pennell v tours, cruises, rental cars and much more. “It’s nice to get some money behind Goldridge, semi, f1; Next Addition v Furniture me so I can go to the tournaments in Court Lounges, f2; Natural Selection v USC And when you combine these sizzling deals Australia.” Trojans, semi, f3; K1 Mixed v Fat Racing, Baker was a beaten fi nalist in the semi, f4; Growing Spectrum v K99, semi, with our knowledge and passion for UK & Europe, doubles, both at Taupo and Welling- f5; Touched By An Angel v Fat Camp, semi, f6; Hustlers v Berry Fresh, f7; Sparkies v you’ll be assured of an unforgettable holiday. ton. The Incredibles, f8; Just a Laugh v X Men, Playing with regular partner f9; Muff Divers v Touch This, semi, f10. The Francesca Lubiani (Italy) at Taupo, Tribe a bye. WIN A HOT HOLIDAY!

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PAGE 17 Te Awamutu CLUB TA Sports’ cyclists and Mac Jones Catering invite you to our ...... 1, 2, 3, in Tour By Alan Messenger Holt showed her readiness for the New Zealand’s best two female road Commonwealth Games and leadup cyclists Sarah Ulmer and Meishy Holt races. won two stages each in the Bev May “I’m pleased with my form going Women’s Tour at Morrinsville. into the Geelong (Australia) Tour The winning and losing of the tour and World Cup in a week’s time,” she came down to a crucial breakaway said. by Ulmer, despite nursing a recurring “At least I’ve got some hard racing hamstring injury. under my belt.” She rode away from the fi eld in the Another Waikato member of the 75km road stage on Sunday morning Commonwealth Games team, Te to win by nearly three minutes, setting Awamutu Sports’ Michelle Hyland up her overall victory. rode consistently throughout the Tour Te Awamutu Sports’ golden girl won to fi nish third overall, one place ahead both the longest road stages, while her of Auckland’s Commonwealth Games club-mate and Commonwealth Games SARAH ULMER track representative Paddy Walker. team-mate Meishy Holt beat the Ol- Te Awamutu based junior world ympic champion in her new specialty event - the track championship silver medallist Rushlee road time trial by one second and also took out the Buchanan acquitted herself well fi nishing 10th in fi nal stage criterium. such a strong fi eld. SUMMER Ulmer played down any suggestion of her ham- Emma Petersen (Te Awamutu) beat a strong string problem being serious. fi eld to win the junior under-17 Tour. She was the SMORGASBORD “It’s just an ongoing problem that I have to keep only Waikato rider in the race. on top off,” she said. Open general classifi cation: Ulmer, 5.06.34, 1; Holt, BUFFETS She was full of praise for the standard of racing 5.08.57, 2; Hyland, 5.1043, 3; R Buchanan, 5.12.07, 10. in the Tour. Queen of the Mountains: Ulmer (17 points) 1, Hyland (5) 2, Every Friday Evening Holt (5) 3. Sprint Ace: Duvnjak (21 1, Sell (14) 2, Holt (13) “I came into the race a little bit underdone and 3. Junior Under-17 general classifi cation: E Petersen (Te February 3 through to March 10 the standard of New Zealand women’s cycling now Awamutu) 2.29.57, 1; A Ross (Auck) 2; S Gilkson (Auck) 6.00pm-8.00pm is awesome.” 2.31.16, 3; E Fowler (Auck) 2.31.23, 4. at the Te Awamutu Club 542 Alexandra Street, Te Awmutu Enjoy the full buffet smorgasbord selection for just Gearing up for Masters Games Te Awamutu Sports Club some tough competitors, includ- year in Masters competition, is per person is hosting most of this week’s ing Englishman Victor Possee a medal prospect in the track no booking required South Pacifi c Masters Games in the 65-70 category. events, as is Blyth Andrews in $20 cycling programme. Messenger has ridden two the 40-44 age category. The road time trial will be previous Games for a gold and Peter Whitehead will also ride held at Roto-O-Rangi tomorrow silver in the road sprint. in the 40-44 category. (Wednesday), the track meeting He won the pre Christmas Te John Rako and Eddie Bright- Bar facillities open to public at Te Awamutu Velodrome on Awamutu F grade summer road well are medal prospects in (Under special licence) Thursday, the road sprint at race series, with Anderson only their age groups. 045TC034-06 Roto-O-Rangi on Friday and the two points behind in second Sally Fraser will represent road races from Te Awamutu on place. the club in a women’s grade. Saturday. Anderson is making his debut She has won gold medals at Eight Te Awamutu club mem- in the Games this year. He is each of the previous South Pa- bers have entered the Games a winner of many champion- cifi c Masters Games. cycling events. ships in Waikato veteran grade The fourth Games has at- Alan Messenger and Sonny cycling. tracted more than 4000 entries Anderson will race against Manu Robson, in his fi rst in almost 70 sports.

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Phone (09) Phone 872-2485 or PH: (07) 856-7584 ple to lose 5 to 45kgs. or (027) 608-1749 Leslie. In Sydney. Call Sue 0800-901-394. 2389-412. (027) 499-7159. eldest son of Les Hodgson and Mary FLATMATE wanted, close to town, $100 PUBLIC NOTICES Murphy. Brother of TUITION CHIPPERS Sandra, David and p/w includes expenses Grant. except food. Phone Modern PPiiianoanoano// (021) 043-0481. PIRONGIA MAINLY MUSIMUSICC 356TC201/05 Phone 871-3288 BEREAVEMENTS Keyboard FLATMATE wanted, Keyboard Te Awamutu large room in cen- 10.00am each Wednesday WINTER - Peter Grevis. Jeannette trally located nice At Pirongia Sports Pavilion house, available now, and family would like TRACTOR $95 per week includes $2 per family ~ All Welcome thank the many well- / TOPPER wishers who sent all expenses except Organised by St Saviour’s Anglican Church cards, flowers and food, off street park- condolences upon the David O’Brien Personal LoansLoans ing, pool and bbq. Suit responsible, out- death of Peter in Phone (021) 239-9557 Vehicle Finance Phone 871-3288 TE AWAMUTU MAINLY MUMUSICSIC January this year. ALL AGES WELCOME Te Awamutu going person. Phone Debt ConsolidConsolidaaationtion Trish 871-3854. and Playgroup Mortgages IN MEMORIAM MOSAIC tiling courses, FOUR bedroom house, Any purpose we can help 10.00am each Wednesday and Friday begin Wednesday 15th, WANTED TO carport, shed, private BAIN - Grant Donald. expert tutor. For de- At St John’s Parish Hall, George Street Killed at Waiouru, Income and credit LEASE section, next to Friday February 13, tails phone 871-7278. problems ok Pekerau School, $260 $2 per family p/w. Phone (0210) 1981. 25 years and FROM $1,000 DAIRY FARM Organised by St John’s Anglican Parish still not a day goes by 237-6237 or (07) 855- PIANO LESSONS CALL TOLL 150 - 300 cows. Please 5658. without you in our phone (07) 873-0909. thoughts. Resting TEACHING: FREE TODAY 3.45pm onwards LANDLORDS ARAWATA MARKET DAY with Mum. Dad, 0508-42-5626 FOR LEASE Bruce, Christine, Friday afternoons: Wishing your property Saturday, February 25, 8.00am - 1.00pm to be managed by a Murray, Kaylene and 30 minute lessons SHOP to lease, subur- VEHICLE FINANCE recognised professional? St John’s Church frontage, Arawata Street your six nieces and PHONE: No Deposit Finance ban Te Awamutu, nephews, Nicola, Gabrielle Peake ATCL Learner License 64m², negotiable terms, TENANTS QUALITY STALLS Rachael, Adam, (07) 872-7720 Same Day Approval possible rent free pe- Jenna, Luke and Ben. Bad Credit - No credit Needing help finding Fresh Produce Baking riod. Phone (021) 774- accommodation which FITZGERALD - An- Vehicles from $3000 Plants Arts and crafts PICTURE framing 672. suits your needs? drew Neil (Andy) TThosehose wanting to book a stall space Cherished memories tuition, six week Ph: 0800 16 90 90 Watson Haworth Contact Francene should apply to St John’s Church at of a much loved son, course, learn how to WANTED TO RENT Motors Finance on 871-7146, 8787111---55685568 who left us February frame your own pho- TWO to three bedroom Mobile 15, 2004. Your pres- tos, prints, originals, Advert kindly sponsored by Ingham Honda FOR HIRE home, close to town, (027) 289-3952 ence we miss, your certificates, needle excellent references memory we treasure, 871-6287 a/h work and tapestries CARPET and uphol- available. Please loving you always, with Waikato’s certi- phone (0210) 233- Waipa Property TUITION forgetting you never. stery cleaner. Hire Link Ltd. MREINZ fied framer, 25 years from the cleaning spe- 8154. 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“nobody does it better” SINGLE room in large WILKES - HUANG TE AWAMUTU COURIER modern home, share It’s with much happi- ◆ TWO and a ½ bedroom with two others, $80 ness that Rob and Ya Phone 871-5151 Fax 871-3675 cottage, available p/w (incl power). Huei would like to 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu March 6, $230 p/w. Phone 870-1571 or announce their en- Phone (021) 775-212. (021) 103-3667. gagement to family, friends, all and sun- CHURCH NOTICES dry. Chinese ceremony in June in Taipei with a western wedding to follow in July. FOUND LADIES Watch found in Westpac Te Awa- mutu, February 2, please contact branch. PERSONAL CAR pool wanted, Hamilton central city, 8.30am start, finish 5pm, share expenses. Phone Jane 871-3613 or (027) 227-2942. CLAIRVOYANT read- ings. Phone Margaret (0274) 830-036. PSYCHIC/Tarot read- ings, reasonable rates, direction and Appearing in the Courier are clarity given. Phone available in colour and 872-8114 for ap- PHOTOS black and white pointment. ORDER AT THE COURIER OFFICE

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PAGE 19 PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES MEETINGS BUSINESS SUPER FOR SALE UNDER DEALS $50 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COLLEGE jersey size Section 19(3) Sections 9 (4) AUTO Trans servicing 97, $40 as new. Phone Sale of Liquor Act Sale of Liquor Act every 50,000km, 1989 1989 Stuart Law Ltd. 870-1487.

Lance Hodgson, 2117 Phone 871-6426. CTV20” remote, man- Alison Lynda ANNUAL GENERAL Arapuni Road, Pukea- Hooker, farm owner ual, ideal caravan, tua, R.D, Te Awamutu, of 79 Bell Road, MEETING FOR SALE kids games, $50. Restauranteur, has R.D.6, Te Awamutu Wednesday, Phone 871-3733. made application to has made application February 22, 2006 the District Licensing CAMERA SLR 35mm, DINING suite extn to the District Licens- table, six chairs, Agency at Te Awa- ing Agency at Te 8.00pm at the 60A flash, cost $428, mutu for the renewal of Woolshed Theatre sell $330 ono, suit $49.50. Phone 871- Awamutu for the 5657. a liquor licence in re- grant of an endorsed Corner of Churchill and photography student. spect of the premises (BYO) on licence in Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu Phone 871-3493 after DISHWASHER, dish- situated at 2117 Ara- respect of the prem- 5pm. lex, goes well, $50. puni Road, R.D, Agenda: ises situated at 79 Apologies Phone 871-5191. Pukeatua, known as Bell Road, R.D.6, Te FARMLANDS Reports FRIDGE and freezer, Out in the Styx Cafe. Awamutu, known as Financial Statements Harvey Farms Special: $45, each good going The general nature of The Swingletree. Good Old Pig Tucker the business con- Election of Officers order. Phone 871- The general nature of 25 kg and Pro Lay ducted under the li- General 5645. the business con- Chook Pellets 25 kg; cence is restaurant. All members are urged ducted under the li- ONLY $19.95 each. At GAS heater, $25. to attend this once a The days on which and cence is Seminars and Farmlands, Churchill Phone 871-5191. year Meeting and a the hours during which Corporate Meetings. Street, Te Awamutu. GIRLS trike with rear the liquor is sold under special invitation is ex- The days on which tray, good condition the licence are Mon- tended to those mem- $10. Phone 870-6599. day to Sunday, 9.00am and the hours during bers of the public who FIREWOOD to 2.00am the following which the liquor is Summer Special; 5m³ LARGE back pack, sold under the licence would like to be more day. associated with the $150, 10m³ $270. new, never used, $40. are Monday to Satur- Phone 871-9533. The application may day, 11.00am to 12 musical and dramatic Phone (07) 878-5242 be inspected during midnight, Sunday, performing arts of the or (021) 617-349. MULTIMEDIA key- ordinary office hours at 11.00am to 10.00pm. local community. board, still in box, the office of the Te FIREWOOD $40. Phone 871-3733. Awamutu District Li- The application may For more information please censing Agency at 101 be inspected during contact the Secretary as Truckload (4m³), $250, NEW born to three Bank Street, Te Awa- ordinary office hours listed below: delivered. Phone (07) months baby clothes, at the office of the 823-6172. $20 bag. Phone Fiona mutu. Ray Spence Waipa District Li- 870-4955. Any person who is en- (Secretary) titled to object and who censing Agency, 101 Bank Street, Te Phone 871-4820 (Home) ONE pair green cur- wishes to object to the (027) 279-4943 (Mobile) tains, 65” wide, drop grant of the application Awamutu. 61”, $25. Phone 871- may, not later than 10 Any person who is 5457. working days after the entitled to object and TE AWAMUTU date of the first publi- who wishes to object COLLEGE REMINGTON flexi cation of this notice, to the grant of the NETBALL CLUB curls, 20 bendable hot file a notice in writing application may not rollers, new, $30. of the objection with later than 10 working ANNUAL GENERAL Phone 871-7208. the Secretary of the MEETING days after the date of SET of 3 drawers, District Licensing the first publication of February 20, 2006 Agency at Private Bag wood finish, $40. this notice, file a no- College Staffroom 7.30pm Phone 871-8766. 2402, Te Awamutu. tice in writing of the New Members Welcome objection with the TE AWAMUTU col- This is the first publica- ENQUIRIES: tion of this notice. Secretary of the Dis- lege boys uniform, trict Licensing P. Adam 871-6884 worn one term, $50. Agency at 101 Bank Phone 871-3277. ADVERTISE IN Street, Private Bag TE AWAMUTU 2402, Te Awamutu. TWO pairs ladies THE CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS shoes, size 7, $8 /pr as This is the second new. Phone 871-7208. 336 Alexandra St publication of this no- JUNIOR RUGBY tice. ANNUAL GENERAL VANITY unit top with MEETING taps, 750mm, white, MATTRESS, queen $49.95. Phone 871- PUBLIC NOTICES at Te Awamutu Sports size, good condition, 3940. Club Rooms $200. Phone 870-4997 evenings. WASHING machine, Thursday, February 16, F&P, makes noise TE AWAMUTU ZIPS replaced, trou- 2006, at 7.00pm spinning, goes well, HEARING ASSOCIATION sers, frocks, skirts $50 ono. Phone 871- All Welcome shortened. Sincerity New Tinnitus Treatment 5191. Rae Hunter Secretary Drycleaners, 97 Sloane Speaker: Grant Searchfield 872-7740 Street. Auckland University Lecturer in Audiology VEHICLES FOR FOR SALE SALE Burchell Pavilion, Information Centre Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 1.00pm NEW YEAR - NEW DENTURES All Welcome

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competitive, must attend Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd Great Enquiries 872-2812 or (027) 233-1341 February 2006, 6.00pm Tyres! Te Awamutu Netball Courts All Welcome Great Enquiries: Alice 870-5538 ~ Gaylene 871-8551 Prices! Fitting & Balancing

Kihikihi Junior Rugby would like to RUGBY thank everyone that sponsored our TRAINING Kihikihi Road touch tournament on Saturday. 356TC200/05 Te Awamutu NOW ON ! Phone 871 3079 Your generosity helped make the tournament a success. Thank you to everyone that helped SUBARU Legacy, out on the day, and also the teams that played. ALL WELCOME Early start to ease into things !! 1995, tidy, WOF and Without everyone’s input there wouldn’t have registration, $5750. been a tournament, so thank you very much. Contact Senior CoachCoach:::: Chris Gibson Phone (027) 496-8095 Tena Koutou katoa (0(07)7) 825825---97159715 or (0274) 387387---883883 or A/H 872-2660.

PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 WANTED TO BUY WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT VACANT COLLEGE jersey size BRUCON 92. Please phone 870- TREE & STUMP FURNITURE making 1487. LAWNS SERVICE and woodwork course. Limited Call Dennis Clements Specialising in Are you aged between GRAZING Now Servicing TOTAL TREE CARE 15 - 18 years? Do you LARGE LAWNS Te Awamutu HOME & HOSPITAL AVAILABLE Phone 871-5221 want to gain NZQA RESIDENTIAL For Exterior Cleaning qualifications? No LIFESTYLE Moss, Mould and Algae Te Awamutu Owned cost to you. Free 175 College Street, Te Awamutu BALED SILAGE Treatments, Houses, Roofs, and Operated Phone Peter: 870-5474 transport to Cam- REGISTERED NURSE ROUND chopped or Driveways, Cobbles etc also or (021)-471-273 Fly and Spider Treatments bridge. Get your unchopped, can de- learners licence for Two positions available. Rostered PM and liver, prices vary from CARPENTER avail- For your Free quote Tree Surgeon free. Phone (07) 827- night duties, other shifts available as Phone Tui 871-7205 $55-$65. Walling able, smaller jobs, Te Stump Removal 3754 or text (027) required. Orientation and support, Contracting. Phone or 0800 GO SOFTWASH Awamutu West. 294-8556. educational opportunities. (07) 824-0894. Phone 871-9737 or 0800-467-638 Highly qualified Fax (07) 848-1702 (0274) 742-965. Quality guaranteed For application form and further information DAIRY WEANER [email protected] please phone 871-6226 Denise or Ethne CEILINGS and walls. Ph Mike at FRASERS GRAZING Phone Ultra Clean Hairdressing Training Book your Waikato MEATEATER 0800-888-121 871-6662 to book now! Leaving school? QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Dairy Heifer HOMEKILLS LTD Train for FREE! Grazing now. CLARKE’S Phone 871-9995 FARM WORK Urgently required to work in Otorohanga and Contact: CARPET www.meateater.co.nz WANTED Youth eligibility applies surrounding districts. Bruce (07) 827-4605 CLEANING 389 Anglesea Street Experience in dairy shed installation preferable Mobile (0274) 825-925 For your carpet and EXPERIENCED relief or Freephone milker, prefer Pi- Hamilton but not required as training will be given to the upholstery cleaning MORTGAGE (07) 838-3744 0800 10 84 94 rongia area. Phone right applicant. Phone Keith, BROKER John 871-9943. www.waikatohair.co.nz mobile $25hr start rate with phone and van will be (027) 280-0790 NZMBA RELIABLE per- Hairdressing ITO ‘Best negotiable for the right applicant.

or 871-4930 son/couple looking for Practice Quality Mark’ Phone Christine farm work. Just re- On call roster work, so good attitude is a must. www.nzgrazing.co.nz We aim to please 871-3176 Status turned from Austra- If you would like to discuss this (021) 545-302 EXTERIOR house lia, immediate start INTERESTED in cus- position please phone (07) 873-6944 or preferred. Phone (07) LIVESTOCK FOR cleaning. Phone Ultra tomer service or office (027) 474-5473 or send your CV to: Clean 871-6662 today! 870-2320. work? Gain skills and SALE MYOB qualifications for free! Craig Electrical Services Ages 15 - 18. Free PO Box 196, Otorohanga CALVES for sale (23), FARM F.L.T. EMPLOYEES transport to Cam- Beefies, Steers, Dairy bridge. Get your ACCOUNTING PERSON Heifers, W/F, best TRAINING WANTED learners licence for suited for lifestyle free. Phone (07) 827- We are seeking an administrator for our block grazing. Phone Rosetown Accountants office and small finance (07) 853-9683. 3754 or text your DRIVER name and number to Need Help? company to work in a friendly environment. A SEVEN weaner pigs, TRAINING (027) 294-8556. motivated, self starter person is a must. $60 each. Phone 871- TRAINING Computer 4827. Phone Accounting ‘Doctor’ JUNIOR Skills required: (0274) 125-000 at 871-3176 SALESPERSON Excellent numeracy skills LIVESTOCK 871-5569 Good interpersonal skills Retail Menswear WANTED PC PROBLEMS? Proficient in word and excel Full time position Glen Rawson NO fix, no fee, repairs Preparation of financial statements and AC PETFOODS Plumbing from experienced local Apply in writing only Tax returns to draft stage Craftsman, Plumber IT professional. Mo- to: PO Box 395 Previous experience in an Accountants office Now Buying bile upgrades, repairs and Gasfitter Te Awamutu is important Roofing Maintenance and installations ser- Horses LOOKING for a job? New vice. No call out fees! If you have had administration experience 0800-834-222 Phone (027) 222-7590 Phone Matt (021) Let me help you up this would be an added advantage or 870-2987a/h 261-5277 or 870-3038. skill, retrain get valuable work experi- Applications close Friday, February 24, 2005

PROPERTIES FOR ence. New regulations Send CV to: SALE Johnny Nelson now allow us to help WASHBRIGHT some D.P.B clients. Hobbs Rose Limited Phone Rosemary on PO Box 368, Te Awamutu PUTARURU, three MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN bedroom, renovated (07) 827-3754 or TREATMENT SHUTTLE throughout, large sec- SERVICE phone or text (027) tion, large garage. Low pressure, Exterior 294 8556 and leave Phone owner 872-4323. Ph Pat or Deanne name and number. Cleaning 872-2530 Coloursteel roofs SECURITY Officers - (027) 289-5496 or Roof spray, Tiles and (027) 289-5497 are needed! Gain this THREE Decromastic NZQA approved Rotary clean, pavers, qualification by corre- KAITOHUTOHU - SENIOR SUPPORT BEDROOM TE AWAMUTU spondence for under HOME driveways, footpaths $700. Student loans WORKER Commercial buildings LANDSCAPING Popular Street may apply. Phone MANAAKI WAIRUA Phone (0274) 763-347 SERVICES 0800 800 043. Vacant Possession My client is a professional, leading edge organisation $192,000 or 871-7389 Phone 870-1414 or (027) 251-1414 FARM hand wanted, with a strong commitment to business excellence and Phone 871-7845 WATERBLASTING. Pukeatua area, start providing a quality service to its clients. or (021) 036-9892 Phone Ultra Clean date June/July 2006, This position is full time (Monday - Friday) and would 871-6662 today! TE AWAMUTU suit 16-20 year old, ideally suit someone who has demonstrated PLUMBING AND honest, reliable, with WORK WANTED experience preferred, leadership skills and the ability to develop and DRAINAGE approx 400 cows, sin- facilitate programmes which supports disabled people TE AWAMUTU Colin Downie gle accommodation. through cultural activities in a Marae based setting. Phone (07) 846-7121. RUGBY SPORTS Plumbing & Drainage To be successful in this role you will need to have: Maintenance A strong commitment to the full participation of New houses alterations MILKER required, Parawera area. Phone COOK Septic tank and effluents people with disabilities into society 872-7759. For preparation Blocked drains - Hydro of meals for teams The ability to provide opportunities to participants that explore, retain and enhance the values and Jet and Camera at home rugby games, Phone SITUATIONS experience is preferred. beliefs of Maori tikinga. VACANT (0274) 989-022 or FOR MORE INFO A range of creative and practical skills in the area 871-8976 a/h of Maori arts and crafts PHONE CLEO 871-4079 A good understanding of Te Reo and comfortable WINDOWS cleaned by DRAIIN LAYER to follow Marae protocol the experts. Phone Z Previous experience working in the disability Ultra Clean 871-6662. TE AWAMUTU PLUMBING DRAIINAGE sector The ability to deal with challenging personalities LIVESTOCK WANTED & DRAI N AGE LABOURERS Requires a New LABOURERS Good oral, written and computer skills Zealand registered REQUIIRED Initiative, flexibility, problem solving skills and BONER COWS WANTED Drain layer or creativity Drainage Labourer Hardworking, own A clean (manual) drivers licence boots, can get to Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment that has completed at least 3 years in work on time, youth For further details regarding this role or to register rates apply, drivers for other positions available, please contact: Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule domestic drainage. Drivers licence licence required. Leeza Williams, Recruitment Consultant Also empty heifers and potter bulls required. Apply in Person GRS Recruitment Services Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 PH (0274) 989-022 PH (0274) 989-022 870-1300 or (027) 329-6301 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 [email protected] Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

DEANE MARK AUTO ELECELECTRICALTRICAL LTD ESOL TEACHER Classified Apprentice Auto Electrician Required We have a vacancy in our busy auto electrical TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE Deadlines workshop for a keen person to learn the auto electrical trade We require a fully trained ESOL teacher TUESDAYS WWAANNTTEEDD Apply in writing to: to work with two Japanese students for ISSUE Deane Mark Auto Electrical Ltd four, one hour lessons per week. BAR STAFF/WAITRESS 12noon day prior PO Box 89, Te Awamutu Monday 11.30am - Tuesday 12.30pm required, experience preferred. Thursday 9.00am - Friday 10.00am THURSDAYS DOOR STAFF, experience preferred. Applicants should contact: ISSUE PLEASE PHONE SHEREE 871-7282 TTEEMMPPSS 871-4199 ext 810 J. Baber, Deputy Principal 12noon day prior WWAANNTTEEDD class011 PRACTICE NURSE SITUATIONS VACANT SUPPORT WORKERS - for people with disability Mahoe Street Medical Centre CAREGIVERS - for aged care,

Our busy Te Awamutu practice has LABOURERS ~ ADMINISTRATION STAFF a vacancy for a Practice Nurse 3 days per To register your interest week. The nurse we are seeking will be an RN Contact: Leeza Williams who has the ability to work autonomously Gracelands Recruitment Services while working in a team environment. Phone: 870-1300 Preference will be given to Registered Nurses with previous Practice Nurse experience who also holds a vaccinators certificate. However full training will be offered to the successful applicant Applications in writing with CV to: Practice Co-ordinator BUTCHERY MANAGER Mahoe Street Medical Centre PO Box 348, Te Awamutu 3 Guys supermarket is a well established business in Te Awamutu. We have fully Closing Date: February 24, 2005 refurbished the supermarket with brand new colours. Currently we are looking for a “Butchery Manager”. We also have some full time / part time vacancies available in our other departments. If this sounds like you please apply to: Three Guys Supermarket 39 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu Phone 871-3086 ~ Fax 871-3279 email: [email protected]

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