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CIRCULATED FREE TO 12,109 HOMES THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. 8621895AA BRIEFLY Malachi gets on with life Be informed The next public meeting to FOCUS ON find out more about the Waipa District Council 10-year plan is EPILEPSY: tonight. Monday Kihikihi Residents and Ratepayers group will host the is Purple Day — meeting in the Anglican Church founded in the Hall, Kihikihi from 7.30pm. Following meetings are all in United States by April: Iwi Consultative Committee will host one in Te Cassidy Megan in Awamutu Council Chambers at 10am on April 4; two will be 2008, Purple Day is held in Cambridge the same day - one in the Cambridge celebrated Health and Community Centre at 2pm and one in the Council throughout the Committee Room at 6pm. The final meeting on April 10 world and strives to is in Te Awamutu Council Chambers at 6pm and will be raise awareness of, hosted by the Te Awamutu Community Board. and dispel the myths Lost album? associated with Did you have your wedding epilepsy. Here is the album in the vicinity of the Pirongia rugby grounds story of six-year-old recently. An album with a black Malachi Agnew, leather cover was found by a local resident who would like to who has numerous TC220312DT01 see it reunited with its owners. NEW HOME: Six-year-old Malachi Agnew, who has the rare Arnold Chiari Malformation, epilepsy and other If you think it may be yours health conditions, health complications, lives with his Mum Julie and older brother Maitlan in a motor home so everything they contact Te Awamutu Police need is ready to go in an emergency. Station (ph 872 0100). including epilepsy. dent was bad because he was and disc between to relieve the She didn’t know anyone in the League day BY DEAN TAYLOR sitting in the trolley with his legs pressure. North Island, but did have two Local league fans are through the holes and she The operation was successful, nieces about her age in Te Awa- invited to a special day on alachi Agnew is just six couldn’t lift him out. but Malachi failed to thrive. He is mutu — so this is where they March 31. years old (seven in May), He now sits in the trolley, still small for his age, and came. Visitors to the Rugby M but he lives with excru- which has raised a few eyebrows although quite tall, he is under- Her parents Brian and Mar- League Community Roots ciating pain every day and his and some comments — but that’s weight and needs special foods garet Sievwright also shifted here Carnival at Hopuhopu can rub family never know when things what she does so she can lift him if and supplements to survive. to support her and the boys. shoulders with league stars may turn for the worse. she needs to. More tests found he had intra- They rent a home and the Amongst other serious health The family is from Southland, cranial pressure, where excess Agnews live in a motorhome on Sam and Steve Rapira, Lance conditions, Malachi has epilepsy, where Miss Agnew worked as a fluid was squashing his brain. the property. Hohaia, Shaun Kenny-Dowall but if he is having a good day farm manager and AI technician. That also produced scoliosis, The boys are homeschooled and Ruben Wiki. Mum Julie likes to get him out She separated from her hus- twisting of the spine, and in through New Zealand Corres- The day is intended to be a and about. band prior to Malachi’s birth. December last year he underwent pondence School, and both are fun introduction for 5-12 year- He wears rugby headgear, not Malachi was fine until he was another operation to install a doing well. olds and their families. because she is a rugby mad Mum about four years old and started shunt to take those fluids away Miss Agnew says Malachi did The carnival kicks off at 9am as some people have asked, but to having seizures at Kindergarten. from the brain and into his stom- attend Pekerau School, and they with free breakfast, followed by help protect her son’s head should He had to stop attending and ach area where they are absorbed. were great, but it was too much fundamentals in coaching, age he have a seizure and fall. started undergoing tests. That isn’t working properly, for everyone. appropriate drills, family On a couple of occasions he has MRI scans revealed the rare and he needs another operation. ‘‘Homeschooling keeps the activities and games. You can had a seizure, such as the time Arnold Chiari Malformation — Malachi’s treatment started at boys together and makes life even have a photo with the they were shopping at The Ware- the base of the brain starts falling Hospital, and while easier for us and others.’’ Rugby League World Cup. house and again at Pak’n Save. down into the spinal column, and Miss Agnew says the staff and Miss Agnew says the motor- All registered participants Miss Agnew says people look epilepsy. surgeons were excellent, the real home was a good choice, after first will receive a free pack with a in horror while she puts in him The brain crushes the spinal specialist treatment is based at renting a house. mouthguard and other treats. the recovery position until it is cord and causes paralysis. Starship. ‘‘We have everything we need For more contact John over, or carries him somewhere Malachi is one of two children Two major earthquakes didn’t at hand should we be out when Devonshire from Sports Force private, but those episodes are not with this condition in New Zea- help the situation, so the Agnews, something happens to Malachi, or life threatening and are part of his land. Julie, Malachi and his older if we have to go to Starship,’’ she (0274 757510 or everyday life. He had an operation to remove brother Maitlan, shifted to Te says. [email protected] She says the Pak’n Save inci- the nodes in the back of the neck Awamutu. ■ Continued on Page7. We install everything we sell!

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TC220312CA01 DOWN ON DRIVEWAY: Resident Julia McCullough surveys the damage made by an acacia tree that was toppled during Tuesday’s wind gusts.

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Corrections staff at sev- ties had been considered, Labour justice better than mega- eral prisons look likely to but that overall it was in spokesman Charles facilities concentrated in lose their jobs when a the best interests of the Chauvel says sources a few centres. new privately run justice system not to had suggested New Ply- ‘‘These reasons facility at Wiri, South keep them going. mouth, Invercargill and include risk manage- Auckland, replaces sev- ‘‘They required a lot Wellington prisons were ment and rehabilita- eral older prisons. of ongoing maintenance, among those slated for tion, as well as their Prime Minister John so they wouldn’t be great closure, while Waikeria contribution to Key confirmed that some facilities for the and Paremoremo regional economies. older prisons would prisoners and staff who prisons would also be cut ‘‘But more import- close, but did not say work in them. back. antly, they’re already which ones or how ‘‘We took the view Mr Chauvel said there, and the taxpayer many. that it was better to prison closures would has spent millions of ‘‘We’re going through upgrade the stock with deal big blows to regional dollars over decades to the process of talking to the new prison at Wiri.’’ economies, as a sig- keep them open.’’ the unions that are Corrections Minister nificant number of jobs The new Wiri involved.’’ Anne Tolley has already were lost. prison is to be run by Mr Key told Newstalk said Corrections was ‘‘Prison beds are still Serco, a private com- ZB that the financial looking to close Mt Craw- needed, and smaller pany that also effect the closures would ford Prison in Welling- institutions, spread manages Mt Eden have on local communi- ton. across New Zealand, are prison. — APNZ Malachi looks to the future

■ From Page1. ‘stops’. great sense of humour. She will continue to Malachi is under the Miss Agnew says her ‘‘He can look at the get out and about and care of a team of special- life now revolves around positive side of anything, hopes the public of Te ists for his various her boys. and wraps people around Awamutu will under- conditions, and now help She can’t make any his little finger.’’ stand, not be frightened is closer at hand. plans, or organise to go Miss Agnew says if they see Malachi His future is anywhere. people would be sur- having a bad day, and be unknown, but he is at When she does on the prised if they knew how sure to say hi when he is high risk of an aneurism rare occasion, Murphy’s many people in the com- having a good day and or blood clot and still has Law takes over and munity suffered from support Purple Day. extreme pain daily. Malachi takes a bad conditions like epilepsy. As well as epileptic turn. Even though her son ■ For more information seizures he has about 120 But despite so much can get so sick, he has a about epilepsy or Purple absence seizures every to be down about, she real zest for life and Day check the day — one to three says her son is strong, wants to enjoy it as much www.epilepsy.org.nz 8628602AA seconds where he just and brave and has a as possible. website. HEATING FEATURE TUESDAY APRIL 3 It’s cooling down! Promote your heating solutions here! Call Alan or Julie 871 5151 8630334AA 8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

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8598739AA 8598864AA 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 11 Altrusans full of surprises

Residents of Alma Altrusa Clubs annual Brotherhood Court and fundraiser, the Home Sherwin Village in Kihi- and Garden Ramble. kihi received a surprise Altrusa members visit from Te also donated toiletry Awamutu’s Altrusa and other food items Club recently. ensuring the grocery The members came bags would make a con- HOT bearing gifts for resi- siderable difference for dents — a delivery of many residents. ■ Wonderful level of care given by grocery and toiletry Residents and items. Altrusans thoroughly Te Ata community carers. Diane Walker says enjoyed spending time ■ Altrusa used the with each other TA Radiators for the great new occasion to recognise socialising and sharing signage, paint job. Looks lovely how much these senior stories. and tidy. citizens have contri- One resident buted to the commun- commented ‘‘It’s about ■ TAI teachers getting our children ity. people connecting with ‘‘Altrusa Commun- people’’ while ‘‘This is out of school safely at busy times. ity Committee wished to the first time I have acknowledge this and received something for ■ Lovely guy at Mobil carwash who provide some support to nothing’’ was a common helped fix my buggy tyres after my them in return. response from others. boy had a fall. ‘‘Club members Smiles were quickly wanted to make a differ- produced when items ■ Excellent, friendly service from ence for our seniors such as chocolate pud- both with donations ding and sweets were staff at Robert Harris, Central Cafe, that would ease house- noticed in the bags. Secret Garden and United Video. hold budget constraints ‘‘We received as and by spending time much pleasure from NOT with residents delivering the grocery socialising and raising bags and spending time ■ Shops that put whiteware for sale awareness of Altrusa. with residents, as they ‘‘Our committee par- did receiving on our footpaths. ticularly would like to them,’’says Marvynne ■ thank Ian Chrystie, the Ashley, from the com- Te Awamutu cemetery not tidy, Manager of Countdown munity committee. long grass everywhere. Seems Te Awamutu and his ‘‘It was an experi- to be no expense spared over at staff who generously ence we will be donated the Countdown renewing again as we Cambridge. recycleable shopping wish to continue these bags and their time. valuable community ‘‘Staff worked their connections with our TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. way through our shop- senior citizens.’’ Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before your message ping list preparing our items for collection and TC220312SP11 Ian also arranged for ALTRUSA member EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. ‘top-ups’ which were Shona Hollinshead Send to [email protected] much appreciated.’’ delivers a bag of good- Funding for this ies to a resident at DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. community service pro- Sherwin Village. ject came from the Drop into our offi ce 336 Alexandra Street 12 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

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TC220312DT03 NEW MOVES: Newly appointed Te Awamutu Brass musical director Te Reo Hughes at the helm of last week’s band rehearsal.

Te Awamutu Brass has Te Awamutu Brass. Te Reo also has achieved appointed a new musical director A year later in 1995 she joined numerous wins and placings in who, it is fair to say, breaks the the senior band on cornet, the regional and national contests for traditional mould of the role. same year Barry Cullen took over piano and cornet. Te Reo Hughes is young and as musical director from Greg She and her partner Walter female — but she has a proud Moverly. Genefaas have a son, Walter, aged musical heritage and long associa- Mr Cullen and other members six who is showing a keen interest tion with Te Awamutu Brass and of the band nurtured her, and she in music. the local music scene. became an excellent cornet player. Te Reo is currently in her final Te Reo is the oldest daughter of She was also member of the Te year studying for a Bachelor of Maria and the late Bill Hughes, Awamutu College Concert and Music degree at The University of himself a talented well known Jazz band under George Brooks. Waikato, majoring in trumpet musician. Through school she received under the tuition of Rupert ‘‘I watched my dad conduct the tuition from Grant Mason, who d’Cruze. Kihikihi Ratana choir from a very took her for her first practical She plans to do a post graduate young age and sang in the choir exam — Grade 7 Trinity College, diploma in secondary teaching in too. From this I taught myself playing in braces. Te Reo passed 2013. Specials valid until stocks last or 25/03/2012 (conditions apply) piano, reading tonic sol-fa before with distinction. She has a keen interest in music notation.’’ She later completed Grade 8 Taonga Puoro (traditional maori Te Reo started keyboard cornet under Mr Cullen’s guid- instruments). ROSETOWN lessons with Jane Wilson aged ance. Other interests include compo- eight and was later taught piano Te Reo was also selected for sition/orchestration/arranging by Dorothy Schimanski- Grey. She numerous bands: Waikato Youth and musical direction. LIQUOR CENTRE was her first student to receive 100 Brass — Barry Cullen MD; Wai- ‘‘I am incredibly excited to per cent in a theory exam. kato Secondary Schools Brass — direct Te Awamutu Brass. I’ve PHONE 871 8777, 18 ROGERS PLACE, TE AWAMUTU Te Reo progressed to Grade 7 Colin Smith MD; the First and been a part of this band for the 8621356AA Piano practical and Grade 5 the- Second New Zealand Secondary most part of my life and they have ory, before finishing tuition and Schools Brass — Nigel Weeks MD; always supported me,’’ says Te focusing on the cornet. several National Youth Brass Reo. Her Dad always had a love of Bands under Nigel Weeks and ‘‘I feel like it is my turn to give brass bands and at nine Te Reo Kevin Mosely and she was part of something back and have a fun joined the Te Awamutu Brass the 2003 UK Anzac Tour; principal time doing it. learner group, playing tenor horn cornet for Te Awamutu Brass ‘‘There are exciting times under John Pye, alongside her under Barry Cullen and Hamilton ahead and I look forward to younger sister Kaperiera, who Brass under Mason Elliot; and, A implementing and injecting my played cornet . casual member of the Trust Wai- personal musical ideas and Kaperiera is still a member of kato Symphony. flavour into the band.’’ Curtain closes on BPW

The last meeting of Business and Professional Women Te Awa- mutu was held recently at the Te Awamutu Club. Due to falling membership a decision was taken at the end of last year, with deep regret, to draw the curtain on the organisa- tion. BPW Te Awamutu began over 44 years ago when business woman Helena Palmer called a meeting of Te Awamutu townswomen interested in the serious issues of the day for women. At the well attended meeting it was decided to establish a Busi- ness and Professional Women’s Club. Well known local journalist TC220312SP12 Wyn Bryant was elected the first TOUGH DECISION: Te Awamutu BPW’s last committee (from left) president. Dorothy Harker, Wendy Ingerson, Ann Mellor (seated), Annette Since then BPW Te Awamutu Johnson, Kate Jones, Maureen McCool (seated — president) and has held monthly dinner meet- Ngaire Hall had to make the tough call to fold the club due to falling ings at various venues around Te membership. Awamutu. Members and guests have membership. might not otherwise attend due heard guest speakers from all Other Life Members include to financial hardship, a tertiary walks of life. Alix Hayward and Joy Morgan, institution of her choice. With a membership of around who along with Zilda This Award will continue to 120 in the 1970s and 80s the Te Liddington, Merle Oliver and run as the Elsie Russell Study Awamutu club was the largest Denise White, all served at Award and is to be administered BPW club in the country. national level. by the Te Awamutu College. These were the heydays of Special mention was made of A cup given to Te Awamutu many women’s organisations that Ngaire Hall, who served as College by BPW Te Awamutu supported the advancement of secretary for many years. will also continue to be awarded women. In 1973 the BPW Elsie Russell at Senior Prize Giving to a girl Elsie Russell was a founding Study Award was created to who shows initiative and enter- member and was awarded Life assist a young woman who prise. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 13 Coleman family field day rwteawamutu.co.nz Ph: 07 871 7149

OPEN Robert and Raewyn Coleman Taumarunui. Herman and their daughter Toni had a Oosterman and Welby Murrell HOME field day at Te Awamutu Golf featured among the winners, Club at the weekend. taking out the net, with 70, and Toni Coleman, a new player stableford, with 36 points, respec- currently playing off a local tively. handicap, topped the field with 47 The club’s championship pen- stableford in the St Patrick’s Day nant teams both lost their mulligan scramble on Saturday. matches at the weekend. Minor placings went to Zoe The division three team were Hunter, with 45 points, Raewyn beaten 6.5-2.5 by The Narrows at Coleman and Gwenda Meeke 44, Whangamata. They got off to the and Vic Roberts, Robert Coleman worst possible start, losing all 43. three foursomes. Wayne Taitoko The women’s scramble on Sat- and Vic Roberts, and Grant VENDOR DETERMINED TO SELL! urday was won by Sally Davies Tynan and Bryce McDougall Priced well below C.V. Solid block and brick, 2 bedroom with 43 stableford, from Jane could consider themselves a trifle unit. Backyard is fenced. Private for outdoor living. Very tidy. Stokes, June Gillespie on 39 and unlucky losing on the 18th. Just move in. TEA20377 Karen Campton 38. Te Awamutu fared better in VIEW: Friday, 23rd March 2012 – 1.00 - 1.30pm Women’s club champion Ani the afternoon singles — Taitoko & Sunday, 25th March 2012 – 12.00 - 12.30pm Bahler won Sunday’s club winning 3/2 and McDougall Mairi Gray scramble gross with a round of 77, romping home 5/4, while young ADDRESS: 1/316 St Mary’s Avenue Mob 027 289 9354 including a two on the par four Stacey Kahika halved his match PRICE: $154,000 A/H 871 8766 eighth hole. after being 3up with three holes to Toni Coleman was again in the play. limelight winning the net with 62, The division six team went TC220312CT01 while Raewyn Coleman annexed down 5-4. No further details are HOT SHOT: Former Te Awa- OPEN the stableford with 43 points, available. mutu Golf Club women’s HOME from Des Milgate, Gwenda Meeke Both Te Awamutu’s open champion Raewyn Coleman 39, and Laurie Tauroa, Tim midweek tournament and was in sparkling form at the Young, John Irving 37. women’s club day (Wednesday) weekend, accumulating 44 A 19 strong contingent of were cancelled last week due to stableford (Saturday) and 43 Veteran men made the trip to coring of the greens. (Sunday). Pennant team in control OPTIONS APLENTY - GENERAL ZONING As centrally located this home is ideal for the busy professional, Stewart Alexander Golf placed Te Kowhai at Hauraki. claimed his first major winnings family or business! Three big bedrooms, tasteful decor, offering Club’s championship pennant In Sunday’s ‘Stewart $100’ with 41 points in the stableford plenty of character. Single lock-up garaging plus plenty of team remains unbeaten after Open tournament, Phil Gibbes section. George King, with a net TEA20755 cruising to a 7.5-1.5 win against claimed the gross prize with a 74 eagle on the par four, sixth hole, parking. Bring in your offers. Morrinsville at Tahuna. off-the-stick, Mike Kennedy won took home $275 in the VIEW: Friday, 23rd March 2012 – 12.00 - 12.30pm The team got off to a flying the net with 62, and Cliff Gordon terminating NEC jackpot. & Sunday, 25th March 2012 – 4.00 - 4.30pm start winning all three secured the major stableford Joe Tapu’s ‘D12 Loyals 558’ ADDRESS: 350 Park Road, Te Awamutu Mairi Gray foursomes, then wrapped up the prize with 42 points. won the first leg of a five match PRICE: Sale by Deadline - closes 4.00pm Mob 027 289 9354 victory by closing out the All three winners collected challenge series against the singles 4.5-1.5. $100. ‘Locos’ by 20 shots to establish Wednesday, 28th March 2012 (Unless sold prior) A/H 871 8766 Ian Berry was in top form Second prize of $60, in the net, the early bragging rights to see winning his match 7/5. went to Ken Heke on 65, with who is going to win a ‘very Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) This week sees the competi- Tony Cave third on 68. quaint’ trophy donated by local 223 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu tion leaders up against second Newcomer Darien Adamski builder Ash Robertson. 8629074AA FIRST SHIPMENT SOLD OUT SECOND SHIPMENT SELLING NOW

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View: Sunday REDUCED 25th March OPEN 2.00 - 3.00 pm Congratulations HOME ADDRESS: 165 Paewhenua Road, Otorohanga Ray White – Te Awamutu PRICE: $620,000 Members from the Te Awamutu offi ce recently attended the 2012 National awards TEA20504 conference held at Sky City Auckland. Ray White is represented by 132 offi ces and 1150 salespeople in New Zealand.Te Awamutu featured strongly with awards presented in a number of categories’.

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8628842AA 16 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 Winning return home Maddrens mix it BY COLIN THORSEN advice and he is not slow in giving for pairs champs me some grief over some poorly Brett Denton picked up where executed shot making — so this he left off 18 years ago winning the win is for you Harry.’’ Dave Barnes and Joan bowls season were the team of 2011-12 senior men’s singles cham- Denton has returned to Te Awa- Maddren retained both their lives Dave Barnes, Dave Smith, Olga pionship at Te Awamutu Bowling mutu bowling scene a far more winning the drawn mixed pairs Barnes and Helen Smith. Club. experienced and superior player championship at Kihikihi Bowl- The mixed drawn fours club The former Waikato senior (Top than when he was making his ing Club. tournament, sponsored by Fred 7) representative beat Murray Wil- mark as a junior in the Waikato all The final pitted the two and Irene Boothby, was won by son 22-6 over 16 ends in the final — those years ago. Maddrens against each other. David Barnett (s), Ken Hancock, restricting his opponent to five He has experienced playing out Barnes skipped Joan Maddren Stratton Colbert and Brian singles and a two. of the Onehunga and Henderson to a 15-8 victory over one-lifers Pickering. Runners-up were Merv Denton’s last title before leaving clubs in Auckland and Kerikeri Merv Maddren (s) and Auriol Maddren (s), Dot Anderson, Olga Te Awamutu in 1993 was the senior club in the Far North — capturing Lowerson. Barnes and Hazel Chubb. singles. numerous club and interclub titles, The winning and losing of the Galpin Trophy winners were ‘‘It’s been fantastic playing as well as three Far North Centre match occurred on ends two to five the line-up of David Barnett, Colin against and alongside players I titles. His outstanding form saw which saw the Barnes’ team score Dahm and Barry Anderson. played with all those years ago as a him become a Far North senior nine shots. The optional triples tourney, junior,’’ says Denton. representative, and an Auckland Trailing 13-3 after 11 ends, sponsored by Homeward, was won ‘‘There were some real ‘blast Development and Senior B repre- Merv Maddren and Lowerson by Les Ashby, John Apeldoorn, from the past’ clashes against Joe sentative. He was also a member of found another gear, stringing Brian Ryburn (Te Awamutu) with Tolich and John Hastie in the open the Far North/Northland/North together three twos on the trot, but four wins, 25 ends. Runners-up singles tournament. Harbour rep squad (10 players) it was all too little, too late. were Tony Pivac’s team (Te Kuiti) ‘‘Both still gave me a great that contested the National Super In the semi-finals, Barnes elim- with four wins, 19 ends. battle.’’ Eight finals. inated Ken Morriss and Olga The Paper Plus/Toyworld Hastie was only trailing Denton In 2010, Denton was made Barnes 18-10, while Merv Maddren sponsored optional triples tourney 19-17 after 18 ends in the semifinal redundant by Westpac Banking, ousted David Barnett and Nina went to Les Ashby, Bryan Ryburn, but conceded a two the next end to after 24 years of working for them, Thomson 20-8. Barbara Ryburn (Te Awamutu) lose 21-17. so he and his wife Lynette made the Progressive winners on with four wins, 38 ends. Runners- The other semifinal saw Wilson decision to move back to Te Awa- TC220312SP16 Patron’s Day were Herman van up were Tony Hart’s team (Hamil- oust Graham (Shoota) Ballinger mutu where he is currently BRETT DENTON back playing den Broek, Joan Maddren, Brian ton City) with four wins, 34 ends. 21-16 over 22 ends. employed as a customer service bowls at his beloved Te Awamutu Pickering and Hazel Chubb. The The optional triples tourney, Denton says the biggest thrill representative for Genesis Energy. Bowling Club where his long and runners-up were Rex McGill, sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors, winning this tournament was They have a three-year-old son, illustrious career started in 1986. Ngaire Lawson, Dot Anderson and was won by John Byett, Margaret having his very first coach, Harry Daniel. Phil Chubb. Littlewood, Noel Ballinger (Te Hopping, looking on. ‘‘I’ve been approached to try out club where it all began. I may even The much sought-after Awamutu) with three wins, 18 ‘‘He taught me a lot and over the for the Waikato rep squad but, at look towards becoming a coach Ravenscroft Trophy (mixed handi- ends, 47 points. Runners-up were years. In certain situations I would this stage, I have declined. myself and giving back to the game cap drawn pairs) was won by Rex Marlene Lane, Rae Bauke, think, what would Harry advise? ‘‘I simply want to enjoy the I have enjoyed for the past 26 McGill (s) and Brian Pickering (l). Noelene Cotterell (Pirongia) with ‘‘I’m still happy to seek his game and involve myself with the years.’’ Overall winners of the twilight three wins, 18 ends, 36 points.

TE AWAMUTU Open Homes THIS WEEK...

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BY COLIN THORSEN time at the New Zealand cargill Velodrome from Invercargill is like a Porritt, Amanda Rowe, track nationals in Inver- August 22-26. second home to them all Shannon Grinter, Jessie Te Awamutu’s cargill. Six of the team return which will be a sig- Crabb, Jessica Read and Hayden McCormick is Waikato team mana- from last year’s success- nificant advantage for Jordana Hallam. determined to go one ger, Errol Newlands says ful group that won a sure.’’ McCormick’s contri- better and medal at the McCormick was also the record 10 medals in Machejefski says he bution was huge helping junior world track cyc- dominant endurance Moscow. is confident that team mates Blair ling championships in athlete of the competi- BikeNZ head coach McCormick will be Treymane and Boris Invercargill. tion but was ‘so closely Ross Machejefski thereabouts when it Clark secure their first McCormick was gut- marked’ that he didn’t believes they have comes to handing out the national medal by ted on his return home really have a medal selected a strong team medals in Invercargill placing third. from last year’s junior chance in the scratch or for the championships. come August. The U17B team pur- worlds in Moscow after points races. ‘‘We had an excellent ■ A team of 17 Waikato suit saw Jessie Crabb being pipped for bronze ‘‘The respect that was Oceania Championships riders recently attended team up with two Taupo in the scratch race as a shown by other riders in Invercargill where the Age Group Track riders and a pool rider first year under-19 rider. from throughout New these riders really Cycling National Cham- from Auckland. They His selection in the Zealand was clearly tes- performed well. There’s pionships in Invercar- won bronze in a time 16-strong team, named tament to the high stand- a lot of hard work to go gill, including 12 Te Awa- worthy of the silver this week by BikeNZ, ard that Hayden but they are all fizzing mutu Sports club medal. appeared automatic — performs at.’’ about the chance to com- members — Les Candy, Masters rider Les especially after he The team will take on pete in a world cham- Hayden McCormick, Candy also won bronze TC220312SP17 recently won the under- the world’s best under-19 pionships on their home Julia Main, Heidi van in the points race, as did RECORD BREAKER: Hayden McCormick on his 19 individual pursuit cyclists from more than turf. Loon, Blair Treymane, Julia Main in the U19W way to a national under-19 record time in the 3km championship in record 20 countries at the Inver- ‘‘The velodrome at Boris Clark, Emma age group team pursuit. individual pursuit at Invercargill. Unstoppable Roto-O-Rangi notch up another win

Roto-O-Rangi have Cup points: Roto-O- taken an unassailable Rangi 18, Te Awamutu lead with one round to Puniu 15, Kihikihi 10, play in the Kakepuku Hairini 7, Te Awa- Cup interclub tennis mutu Waipa 3, Power competition. Farming Te Rahu 1. An 11-5 win over Supremacy in the Kihikihi in round Melville Cup interclub eight, followed by a tennis competition SHOWHOME - 3 Karewa Place, Hamilton win by default from will be decided by a Power Farming Te playoff after Te Awa- OPEN - 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 12.30-3.30pm Saturday & Sunday Rahu in round nine mutu and Otorohanga Or any time by appointment has Roto-O-Rangi on finished equal first. 18 points. Both teams will They meet second fancy their chances, placed Te Awamutu having met each other Puniu on Saturday. twice already this With only two points season with honours DISCOVERY for the win, the best Te shared one win apiece. Awamutu Puniu can The two finalists 382sqm do is finish on 17 have identical records points. of seven wins from FROM Te Awamutu Puniu eight matches (14 are currently on 15 points) to be well clear $350,300 points after winning of third placed Power IN BRICK by default from Kihi- Farming Te Rahu on kihi, drawing their six points, Hairini (4) HAMILTON SHOWHOME round eight match and Ngahinapouri (0). 8-all with Hairini and In round 10, Otoro- winning their round hanga whitewashed nine clash with Te Hairini 8-0, while Te Awamutu Waipa 13-3. Awamutu were In other recent equally ruthless matches, Te Awamutu downing Te Rahu 8-0. Waipa beat Power Te Awamutu won Farming Te Rahu 12-4, their match by default and Kihikihi beat from Hairini in round Hairini 10-6. nine.

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Waikato Valley B grade It was quick fire racing from 6pm, with the six cricket championship. classes catering for all levels of experience and age The Mountain Men groups from five to 65-year-olds. qualified for the final after Richard Beuck reports that the track was in a clinching top spot in the grass paddock, making for close racing and a couple southern division with a of bikes going for a swim in the near by creek. 60 run win over Taumaru- ‘‘A big thanks goes to the Bluett family for the use nui on Saturday. of the land, The Honda Shop, the Te Pahu Pirongia drew the Community for all their help with catering, and short straw for the final Graham Adams and Shane Blackwell for all their and have an away game assistance.’’ against the top northern Winners of the series were, MX1: Nick Price 1, division team, Paeroa, Jayden Gray 2, Sam Brown 3; MX2: Carl Richmond 1, this coming Saturday. Matt Orton 2, Graeme Goodwright 3; MX3: Matt Van Taumarunui won the Amersterdam 1, Logan Powerdrill 2, Shaun Gaskill 3. TC220312SP19 toss and elected to bowl All the results are up on The Honda Shop MOMENT TO CHERISH: Ben Townley presents Cloe Steel with her certificate on the final night of first. facebook page. the Te Pahu twilight motocross series. The decision looked to be paying off with some tight bowling restricting Pirongia to 40/1 at the Ohaupo look good in season opener halfway stage of their innings. After drinks and a Ohaupo looked Waikato the set pieces and, by keeping the maintained pressure on the With around 10 minutes to go rapid partnership of 53 second division rugby champion- ball in hand, starved Raglan’s opposition’s ball in the set pieces Raglan’s ‘never say die’ attitude between Andy Millar (30) ship contenders dealing to Raglan slick backs of any front foot ball. in the second half, and the edu- was rewarded with a try in the and Karl Swanson (38), 30-19. After a couple of forward cated boot of Mike Monahan kept corner. An excellent conversion Pirongia got back on Ken Collins reports that the drives being held up by the Raglan trapped in their half for had Raglan back in contention, track. season opener on Saturday defence, Ohaupo finally scored long periods. trailing 23-17. Invaluable started as one would expect with when No. 8 Watson Mason made a Ohaupo were rewarded with a Ohaupo had the final say, win- contributions from the both teams being a little rusty. break off the back of the scrum couple of Monahan penalties. ning a lineout inside the Raglan tailenders saw them get The first 20 minutes saw Rag- and sent halfback Jeff Kite over Having more ball to play with, half from which centre Clayton through to 208-8. lan making most of the play. for a try. the Ohaupo backs started to find Tungia chip kicked and gathered Taumarunui were all The sea-siders scored two early Ohaupo scored again through their rhythm. the ball to score an outstanding out for 148 in reply, with tries to lead 12-0 playing with the openside flanker Garry Second five Ethan Cassidy- individual try, converted by the chief wicket takers for assistance of the wind. Curruthers after a series of pick Minhinnick scored near the posts Monahan, to complete a hard Pirongia being Derek For the next 20 minutes and goes. Both the Ohaupo tries after wrong footing the Raglan earned win. Everaarts, with 3-23, and Ohaupo started to get into their were unconverted and Raglan led defence and breaking a couple of Collins says ‘‘with a mixture of Swanson, 3-44. work. 12-10 at halftime. tackles. Monahan converted for youth and experience, Ohaupo The forwards took control of Wind assisted, Ohaupo Ohaupo to lead 23-12. look set for another good season.’’

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8621519AA Silky future for filly

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Talented Te Awamutu- trained juvenile filly Silk Pins could be headed for a Mel- bourne spring campaign. Co-trainer, Brendon Hawtin says Silk Pins had been turned out for a spell and will remain in the paddock at Trelawney Stud until June. ‘‘She will then be back for the first of the three-year-old fillies series races at Hast- ings.’’ Silk Pins’ owner Max Whitby is considering taking her over to the Melbourne spring carnival, provided she comes up well. ‘‘She is a very exciting KERRY BENNETT PHOTO filly,’’ says Whitby. SILKS PINS in the birdcage prior to running third in the Group 2 ‘‘What she has done as a Matamata Breeders’ Stakes last month. ASB TE AWAMUTU SPORTS two-year-old is very much a bonus as she has a lot of minor placings in the $1 have picked up one of the big improvement in her.’’ million Karaka Million at races and thoroughly deserved WHAT’S ON Silk Pins was unlucky not to Ellerslie (second), the Group 1 too,’’ says Hawtin. land one of the major two-year- Diamond Stakes at Ellerslie ‘‘She showed us a lot of WAIKATO PREMIER RUGBY old races in the country this (third) and Group 2 Matamata ability from day one and we season. Breeders’ Stakes (third). have a lot to look forward to THIS SATURDAY 24 MARCH (Fields dependent on conditions) Instead she had to settle for ‘‘She was unlucky not to with her next season.’’ Premier A’s Vs Hinuera at Hinuera – 2.45pm Premier B’s Vs Hinuera at Hinuera – 1.00pm TA Marist down final foes

WAIKATO PREMIER LEAGUE Te Awamutu Marist scored 25 unanswered second half points to THIS SATURDAY 24 MARCH (Fields dependent on conditions) beat arch rivals Te Akau 28-12 in Reserve Grade Division 1 Waikato second division rugby. It was an uncharacteristically Te Awamutu Sports Firehawks BYE high winning margin between the Reserve Grade Division 1 two sides who met in last season’s Te Awamutu Sports Firehawks 2 Vs Hamilton Hornets 2 at Enderley –2.30pm final and augurs well for Te Awamutu Marist’s quest to win THANK YOU TO THESE SPONSORS: the championship for a third consecutive year. For the opening 40 minutes, however, it appeared a combina- Te Awamutu tion of first-game nerves and excitement were getting the better

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Passed away March 22, THAT’S OURS Limited of Auckland 2010. have any family. Write to All existing senior players Sunday 10am-1pm gorgeous baby Passed away "Two’s company" c/- PO Phone 871-4072 has made application to daughter "Never forgotten and who have jerseys from peacefully at San Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840. or 870-3463 the District Licensing "Lauren Jennifer Michele Hospital on always in our hearts." previous seasons you Te Awamutu Pharmacy Ruby" Saturday, March 17, We love you and miss have one week amnesty 168 Alexandra Street Agency at Te Awamutu Born on March 1, 2012 2012, aged 88 years. you always. The Tuition Is your child from this notice to for the renewal of an Off- at 12.25am, weighing Dearly loved wife of Marwood family. turning five soon? return them to the club Te Awamutu Licence in respect of the 2810gms (6lb, 3oz). the late Gordon MARWOOD GUITAR otherwise you will be Ph 871 5717 premises situated at 39 Redgate. Loved and Paterangi School Lauren is the Patricia Ann. LESSONS 8584061AA charged with THEFT. Rewi Street, Te Awamutu treasured first wonderful mum of Its two years since you Clive and Carolyn, WE KNOW and known as Fresh grandaughter of Bruce left us. We still think of Enrol Now WHO YOU ARE! and Jeanette and the Dorene and Ross you daily and miss you • Acoustic• Classical • Electric Choice Supermarket. much anticipated first Cruickshank, Brian, dearly. Peter, Raewyn Paterangi School is Contact Sharky great granddaughter and Julie and Alan and Natasha. Learn to read music 021 068 2260 The general nature of 8630445AA Visit us on Facebook of Ngaire and the late Christopher. Call Graham on 10 mins from Te Awamutu the business conducted Treasured grandma of MARWOOD 021 404 866 for our weekly Ron. No School Fees 8617595AA Corey, Troy and Jodi; Patricia Ann (Pat). password specials under the licence is March 22, 2010. [email protected] Small Class Sizes Yr 0 - 8 that of Supermarket. Lance and Karl; Brett, 8609914AA Geoff and Sam, and In our hearts High Academic 8615087AA The days on which and Deaths great grandma of ten. your memory lingers, NO COURIER? Achievement sweetly tender, 7356733AA Te Awamutu 7 the hours during which BAIRD "Patchwork genius Visits Welcome Does your club or Jean Evelyn. at rest" fond and true. Light Horse the liquor is (or intended There is not a 871-5151 organisation have an On Monday, March 19 School offi ce 871 5203 Trekking Club to be) sold under the Special thanks to Dr day dear mother event or meeting 2012. Aged 81 years. Seel and Dr Jamieson that we do not ANNUAL GENERAL licence are: Monday to Dearly loved wife of of Waikato Hospital think of you." coming up? 7 Sunday, 7am - 11pm. the late Jim. Loved Meetings MEETING Oncology Unit and the Karen and Gary. sister of Jack, Gordon, staff of San Michele Kihikihi Anglican Phone/email us today The application may Alex, Trevor and Hospital for their Unveilings Mangatoatoa Pa Trustees Church Hall to place your be inspected during Florence (all deceased) wonderful care of Public Notice! ordinary offi ce hours at and their families. MCDONNELL 7.30pm, Wednesday, Connie. AGM the offi ce of the District A service to celebrate A memorial service for Kelvin Anthony Te Kani March 28, 2012 PH: 871 5151 Jean’s life will be held Connie will be held at James. All Welcome [email protected] Licensing Agency, Waipa at St Andrew’s Alexandra House Hamish and Raewyn Notice is hereby given that an Annual General 8633738AA District Council, 101 Bank Presbyterian Church, Chapel, 570 Alexandra McDonnell will be Meeting will be held at : 80 Mutu Street, Te Street, Te Awamutu. Street, Te Awamutu holding an Unveiling Venue: Mangatoatoa Pa Awamutu on Monday, on Saturday, March Service for their son Any person who is March 26 at 1.00pm 31, at 11.00 am. All on March 31, Te Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012 entitled to object and who followed by a private communications to Awamutu Memorial Time: 10am wishes to object to the cremation. A special the Redgate Family, Cemetery, 1pm. All Agenda: Karakia 8611897AA grant of application may, thank you to Mr C/- PO Box 137, Te family and friends APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED Kennedy (Oncology at Awamutu please. — welcome. Order of Business: not later than 10 working Waikato Hospital) and from community organisations days after the date of the the caring staff at San Te Awamutu Funeral MEIHANA 1. Apologies Michele Hospital, Te Services FDANZ Te Ohorere Poihakena. 2. Minutes of pevious AGM to be the recipient of our fi rst publication of notice Awamutu. All REDGATE On Monday March 26 3. Reports - Chairman, Financial, Marae Committee COMMUNITY WORK DAY of the application in a communications to Connie. at Te Taumata Marae, newspaper in accordance Parawera. 10am 4. Remit - Change to Pa Charter to be held on the Baird family, 262 Sister-in-law of Hazel with the Act, fi le a notice Ohaupo Road, Te Powhiri. 5. Nomination of Executive Trustees Committee and the late Neil FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 in writing of the objection Awamutu.— Redgate. Aunty of • Chairperson • Secretary Rosetown Family Our team will be at your disposal for four with the Secretary of the Kelvin, Gary, • Vice Chairperson • Treasurer Funerals hours to complete a project of your choice District Licensing Agency Maureen, Wendy and 6. General Business Mark. Now at peace. such as painting, gardening, fencing. at Waipa District Council, Enquiries - Emma Toka, Secretary Private Bag 2402, Te Funeral Directors 021 115 4148 Send your application with details of your Awamutu 3840. project and why we should support your Advertise with us! organisation, to: 8620302AA This is the fi rst publication Rosetown Family Funerals of this notice. Sincere and professional  Phone 871-5151  GYDE WANSBONE COMMUNITY WORK DAY service when it matters most PO BOX 482, TE AWAMUTU 3840 This notice was fi led by Applications close March 30, 2012 the applicant through Church Services the offi ces of Liquor Sheree Hopgood Licensing Consultants 8600784AA PRESBYTERIAN Limited, 2A Milton METHODIST St John’s 80 Mutu Street Radius Windsor Court PH 870 2137 Anglican Church Road, Northcote Point, CHURCH Sunday, March 25 Lifestyle Village Auckland. Phone 09 480 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 8.00am - Old St John’s at St Andrew’s 6529, email; greame@ Sunday, March 25 18 Sandes St, OHAUPO 10.00am 9.30am - St Saviour’s 9am llc.co.nz or www.llc. Pirongia More traditional co.nz Te Awamutu Parish Worship Children’s Church Cuppa and chat time OPEN HOME SATURDAY at Te Awamutu 10.30am 8631007AA 10.00am - St John’s Funeral Services ALL Family Service Children’s Church Lighthouse for the children March 24, 2012 ENQUIRE today! WELCOME 10.00am : Te Pahu Contact 871-5568 Between 1pm - 2pm Classified advertising, it 7898184AA Enquiries 871-5376 All Welcome A/H 870-3911 really works!. Phone REV MAUREEN CALMAN www.teawamutu.net/standrews Come talk to Paula 871-5151. And view our attractive two bedroom

and three bedroom Units 8622560AA Ph 07 823 6696 to view Alexandra House Chapel during business hours 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU A SPA N CIOU For compassionate and caring service call I S COUNTRY SETT Garth & Lynette Williams The Rosetown Hall ING Waipa Racing Club PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS 800 Racecourse Road Te Awamutu THIS SUNDAY’S SERVICES 8630525AA Monumental Masons Morning WAIKATO STONECRAFT Hearing Association - Te Awamutu Communion 477 Alexandra Street,Te Awamutu 41 Shakespeare Street (next to Z Service Station) 8630469AA 7898976AA Service: - 10am CAMBRIDGE PH 871 3649 or 871 4587 Phone (07) 827-5226

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(027) 440-7101 Camera Surveillance 8632710AA RUGRATZ ALL SURPLUS 8031019AA $420 p/wk CLEANING PRE-LOVED childrens MILK REQUIRED or 871-2171 PH: (07) 856-7584 wear - huge $1 clearance! or (027) 608-1749 www.jmpm.co.nz IICRC Approved Come and have a browse. ~for calf rearing~ 55 Rogers Place. Phone Payment Board And Residence To Let (027) 228-5922. on pick up SHORT term private board wanted for 18year 7899083AA 8617051AA SPANNERS Phone Karla old female, clean and ASSORTED ring and (021) 719-471 tidy. Phone (07) 829-3375. open enders, Stahwille, Britool and Algo - 11⁄4", For Lease 58A WHITMORE ST- $265 p/wk PROPERTY INVESTORS 1 1 1 ⁄8", 1 ⁄16, 5/8" whit, 15/16", AC PETFOODS 50 acres, one year term, Three brms, fully fenced, single garage ULTRA CLEAN 1 7/8" , 13/16" ⁄2" BS, 22 and NOW COLLECTING Te Pahu area, suit dairy, While you look at the big picture let us 20 metric, 9/16" grazers. Phone (07) 222/4 DOUGLAS AVE - $280 p/wk take care of the day to day management. Phone 0800 569 656 Whitworth - various Autumn bobby 825-9084. Three brms, fully fenced, single garage prices. Enquiries to calves BUILD to lease to your To discuss your property management EXTERIOR house 871-4612. requirements. Phone 1132 KIHIKIHI RD - $300 p/wk cleaning. Phone Ultra

needs phone us on: 8598975AA - No tags required - 871-2171 or (027) 440-7101. Three brms, gas heating, garaging Clean 0800 569-656 today! 871 5044 Garage Sales Penicillin calves ok Property Wanted 603 FAIRVIEW RD - $320 p/wk LOUNGE suites cleaned. Covering the Our web site www.jhooker.co.nz Phone Ultra Clean 0800 8628883AA Three brms, basement garage KIHIKIHI OUR cows need a home! or call Rhonda on 021 353 046 569-656 now! greater Waikato Sold farm, wanting to 62 GLENEAGLES DR - $320 p/wk 23 WHITMORE STREET buy, 80-120ha good Baby gear, appliances, Call today contour dairy farm, Te Three brms, single garage Trade Services sewing machine, teenage Awamutu/Otorohanga 26 ST ANDREWS WAY - clothes. 0800 369 6269 $390 p/wk ARCHITECTURAL areas. Phone Wayne (07) Three brms plus offi ce, brand new services, alterations and TO VISIT VISITED HIGH BW empty cows 873-6696 or (027) 444-7465. Computer Services ❏❏and empty heifers. Phone new builds, build on our Owen Watson (027) Wanted to Rent Rachel Hogben 021 247 2441 PC PROBLEMS? reputation for quality 487-4570 or (07) 873-6222. Professional Property Management Service service and integrity PUAHUE RURAL house wanted for NO fix, no fee, local IT with over 30 years SUFFOLK two tooth ewes working family, www.eliterentalmanagement.co.nz professional available for experience. Phone Bobby 145 CHAMBERLAIN ROAD run with Suffolk ram, 8.00am start, all sorts from anything considered. on site repairs, upgrades 870-2521. $250. Phone 871-9698. Phone Karina (022) OPERATION and trouble shooting, PC kids and ladies clothes, Property For Sale microwave, fish tank. 036-3756. “COVER UP”UP” and laptop sales, no call Plants & Gardens 8613242AA out fees for help, Phone BOBCAT TO VISIT VISITED ❏❏ Would love your Matt (027) 515-6996 or HIRE 870-3038. nerOperat COMPOST unwanted/surplus Ow or PUKEATUA Peak Trevor Peters TE AWAMUTU Compost, Bio Gro OPEN HOMEHOME WOOL? Financial 1266 CAMBRIDGE ROAD Certificate 4971 CO1, for

8.00am - 12 noon, good 8527729AA 871 1971 all your farming and Four brm - fi ve acres Wool can be dropped variety, combined. gardening requirements, off at the Te Awamutu 027 515 6519 TO VISIT VISITED depot on Payne Road, - huge shed, Courier Office,Offi ce, 8432292AA ❏❏Kihikihi. Phone Ray on 336 Alexandra Street BRIAN Krippner fl ash horse stables building, advanced trade (027) 417-7665 or 871-7156. Te Awamutu Contract Milkers, Share STANDARDS and 952 Racecourse Road qualified, alterations and

TE AWAMUTU 8620967AA topiary, nursery open Milkers, Small Businesses, additions, maintenance, 434 RACECOURSE ROAD $460,000 expol/pink batts, no job Fridays, 10.00am-4.00pm, Thank you for your support Rental Properties 10.00am - houselot. 132 Sainsbury Road, OPEN HOME - Sunday, March 25, 1-3pm too small. Phone (027) Te Awamutu 255-5753 or 870-6462. TO VISIT VISITED Pirongia or phone Susan Courier We take care of: 8609127AA ❏❏Ranstead on 871-9105. Phone 0277 111 293 PAYE, GST, Tax Preparation, Cashflow Forecasting, TE AWAMUTU Plants & Gardens Property For Sale BUILDER 11 RANGIOAWHIA ROAD Annual Financial reporting Sign posted from Ph or email Hayley - MTINZ • Two man team Cambridge Road, All Fruit Trees OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! • Reg Master Builder furniture, books, general on 07 873 8035 [email protected] • Avail immediate start household items, toys, • 25 years experience clothes. Half Price Solid 1940’s home. Renovations have begun – TO VISIT VISITED Includes: Apricots, Nectarines, Apples, Gardening & • Anything considered ❏❏Peaches, Plums, Persimmons, Pears, Nashi, move in and add your own fi nishing touches Landscaping Phone Shane Citrus, Berries, Currants, Figs, Blueberries, 027 545 8981 TE AWAMUTU Tamarillo, Pine Nut, Feijoa, Grape, 8572517AA 39 GIBSON LANE Olive, Passionfruit. TERRY LASENBY 8.00am start, parking on Also: Vege Seedling punnets @ $1.95 road, moving to Aussie, all sorts of stuff. (six plants) BUILDER TO❏❏ VISIT VISITED • Maintenance • 8633001AA • Renovations • TE AWAMUTU • New Homes • 4815 Ohaupo Rd, Te Awamutu • Farm Buildings • SHANEL PLACE (just 5 minutes out of town) Sunday, 8.00am, pot Phone 7985803AA plants, silk flower, $2 Natural rimu fl ooring Renovated kitchen Fully fenced (027) 496-4656 table, bargains. PEA STRAW BALES or 870-1234 a/h TO VISIT VISITED 10 days only Solar panel Carport 2/3 bedrooms & offi ce ❏❏ (fi nishes March 31, 2012) Garage with auto opening Private spacious lawns

TE AWAMUTU $12 per bale (usually $18) and outdoor space for the kids & entertaining 8631650AA TREE CARE BUILDER Tree Qualified licensed 247 TEASDALE STREET Owner wants GROUNDZONE carpenter Saturday, 7.30am start, Care. Pruning, removal, 29 years experience Sunday, 7.30am - 11.00am, PRIVATE SALE $230,000 stump grinding, wood

8632462AA quick sale huge variety. ono splitting, consultancy. FREE QUOTES TO VISIT VISITED 4815 Ohaupo Rd, Te Awamutu Qualified, professional Phone Lance ❏❏ (just 5 minutes out of town) NO AGENTS Call 021 902 084 to view arborists. Phone Nathan (027) 663-2552 Hughes 871-7107. 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

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