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CONTACTS In the past there has been a were not in favour of a new pool. has been deferred until 2015/16. rooms and a lounge — with 70 lot of discussion surrounding In addition the financial burden Just last week an article per cent of swimmers not St MANAGER what is to happen with the of this project with a projected written in the Cambridge Peter’s students. Why not do a Alan Price Cambridge Pool — whether to cost of $14 million will have a Edition, regarding the new deal with St Peter’s to allow enclose the existing or build a great impact on the ratepayers of addition to the St Peter’s Swim- public access to the facilities — e: [email protected] new facility. Waipa in a negative way. ming Academy, raises an inter- thus saving ratepayers the bur- As it stands Waipa District Ratepayers, however, can be esting scenario that Waipa Dis- den of having to pay back the $14 EDITOR Council is intent in proceeding thankful for the council trict Council has not considered. million, plus interest on any Dean Taylor with Option 6, after ignoring a watchdogs as the immediate Here is a new 25m heated, all- borrowing, depreciation on the e: [email protected] petition highlighting that 62 per effects of the financial burden weather pool, beside a 10-lane pool and operating costs. cent of Cambridge residents have been delayed as the project pool with offices, changing HAYDEN WOODS REPORTERS Cathy Asplin e: [email protected] Council ‘not intent’ with Option 6 Criticism Colin Thorsen Once again Mr Woods is the self-proclaimed ‘council available to all coached In response to Malcolm e: [email protected] confused. Waipa District Coun- watchdogs’ had no influence swimmers. Hume’s letter regarding fees and cil has committed to further whatsoever on the decision. No doubt this private public charges, Waipa District Council ADVERTISING consulting with the commun- After saying council must partnership option will be con- CE Garry Dyet says it is disap- ity on the issue of swimming consult, Mr Woods then contra- sidered during the community pointing his staff are being criti- Dorinda Courtney facilities in Cambridge and any dicts himself by stating what consultation that identifies the cised through the media when all e: [email protected] project included in the 10 Year council should do with St best outcome for the commun- processes have been followed. Plan will be the result of this Peters. ity. Waipa District Council Julie Jackson consultation. I congratulate St Peters on advertised in the Te Awamutu e: [email protected] The council is not ‘intent on their initiative and it is great ALAN LIVINGSTON Courier on March 5, 2013 asking proceeding with option 6’ and that they are making their pool Waipa Mayor for comment on the proposed Bookings Fees and Charges Schedule. [email protected] Mr Dyet says this shows the review was not hidden, as CLASSIFIEDS Inconsiderate parkers pose danger claimed by Mr Hume. Council also promoted the changes on its Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird I would like to add further trucks that stick out across the It is an accident waiting to website. Mr Dyet says where Anna-Marie Holmes comment concerning the piece road, and it is not only people happen and it could possibly possible increases are avoided, [email protected] in your ‘‘What’s Hot — What’s using the dairy at fault, but be fatal. but council needs to strike a Not’’ column on Thursday, also people using the laundry. The police have been balance to ensure it is the users LETTERS TO THE EDITOR May 16 concerning the parking This is dangerous, as when informed of the situation, but of services that pay, not rate- situation at the Hazelmere driving out of Rickit Road nothing has changed. payers picking up the bill for We welcome letters - preferably via email. Crescent shops. Extension you cannot see what If you are using the laundry others when it is not appropriate. They should be under 300 words and must Yes, cars do park right on traffic is coming from the left or dairy please have considera- have the sender’s name, address and phone the corner blocking Rickit down Hazelmere Crescent and tion for other road users. number. No pseudonyms are accepted Road Extension, but it is not have to resort to inching out to Ohdear... and names will only be withheld in special only cars, but also delivery the middle of the intersection. IAN ROBSON circumstances at the discretion of the editor. Ms Oates I fear, Letters are not usually acknowledged and writes no-one should call her may be edited, abridged or discarded. Forgive the language of a loving bottle blonde ‘dear’.
9220933AA If we reverse the meaning, of what she sees as demeaning, PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 In response to Caroljane than how they are intended. No as a friend. So from this particu- it would probably make her 336 Alexandra St, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 Oates, how sad my terms of matter age, gender, colour, I use lar bottle blonde sorry love, be a weep, Offi ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm warmth and friendliness are love in my everyday language. dear and forgive me. if we simply called her ‘cheap.’ ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) regarded as something other Every person I meet I regard LOUISE WIECK HARRY HART
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Te Awamutu Police have Theft of a stereo faceplate dealt with the following mat- and baking goods from car ters since last week: parked in Fraser Street Monday, May 13: reported. Man arrested for burg- Thursday, May 16: lary. Two youths reported for Youth apprehended for shoplifting from The Ware- driving while suspended. Car house. impounded. Friday, May 17: Theft of a chainsaw from Man arrested for EBA, Macky Road property driving while forbidden and reported. assaulting Police after Burglary of Rewi Street crashing on Bridgman Road. residence reported. Cash and Car impounded. keys stolen. Attend domestic related Tuesday, May 14: incident. Man arrested for EBA, Theft of SatNav, wallet careless driving and sus- and contents, cards, car bat- tained loss of traction after tery, keys and digital camera crashing on Cambridge Road. from vehicle parked in Rewi Car impounded. Street reported. Thefts: Battery from a van Man reports being parked on Whitmore Street. defrauded on pretext of Battery from a van parked on obtaining a tax refund. Lyon Street. Saturday, May 18: Attend domestic related Man arrested for dis- incident. orderly behaviour. Wednesday, May 15: Man apprehended for Arrests: Woman for driving while suspended. Car receiving stolen property and impounded. assault. Man for EBA. Burglary of Alexandra Burglaries: Raikes Street residence reported. Avenue residence. Camera Occupant disturbs offender card and gold fob stolen. attempting to steal TV. GoBus. Nothing reported Offender decamps. Cellphone stolen. Simmond Road prop- stolen. erty. Saddles, chainsaw and Attend domestic related horse covers stolen. Ohaupo incident. Road property. Nothing Sunday, May 19: reported stolen. Woman arrested for driv- Attend domestic related ing while disqualified. Car incident. impounded. Theft of a vacuum cleaner Theft of wallet and con- from Finch Street property tents and iPod from Te Awa- reported. mutu Events centre reported.
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A—TC220710GJ01 TC020513SP03D RECENTLY retired Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Force CFO Robbie PIRONGIA Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society volunteers who helped with the North Island robin Morris (left), senior firefighter Bill Reymer and firefighter Jean release. McKenzie at the Pirongia Fire Station.
HERITAGE AND receive funding from Waikato group behind a number of centres to visit the station and Performing Arts. ENVIRONMENT Regional Council to bring North initiatives enhancing cultural learn about fire safety and they Each year a five day festival is Winner of the Heritage and Island robin back to the moun- opportunities in the area — the run a Fire Cadet programme for organised covering piano, vocal, Environment category goes to a tain. Cambridge Community Marae 11-16-year-olds to educate them instrumental, speech and drama group investing substantial vol- Volunteers have been vital to Trust Board. on fire fighting skills. and dance. unteer hours and energy into the the process and some of their HEALTH AND These volunteers give up time, The volunteer committee of 15 re-introduction of a native bird work has included reading up on WELLBEING money, energy and often see send out the syllabus to teachers, species — the Pirongia Te Aroaro translocation techniques and The winner of the Health and things they don’t want to because schools and universities, entries o Kahu Restoration Society. completing permit requirements, Wellbeing category goes to the they are dedicated and passionate are received and collated, then a The principal objective of this they have co-ordinated countless very deserving volunteers at the about their community. programme is made and printed, group is to restore the native pest eradication working bees, Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Runner-up in this category is Te sponsor letters are sent out, ecosystems of Mt Pirongia and have been busy attracting volun- Force. Awamutu Community Menz accommodation is booked and over the last 12 months they have teers and 30 special ‘black out’ This Brigade is totally run by the Shed and a commendation was judges organised. been particularly focused on the capture bags needed to be 20 volunteers who train every awarded to Cambridge Cancer On the festival day volunteer’s reintroduction of the North researched and constructed. week to provide a fire fighting Support Group. help to set up, provide lunch, man Island robin. This group worked closely service for Pirongia and the sur- ARTS AND the doors, sort out music and For many years volunteers with the local community, rounding area and they have just CULTURE record results. During the fest- have been removing predators schools and iwi throughout the celebrated their 20th year. The winner in the Arts and ival many entrants and their from a 1000 hectare area on process and so far on this project The volunteers respond to Culture category goes to a group families come from out of town Mount Pirongia, successfully alone more than 1500 hours has callouts for motor vehicle providing platform for young which benefits local retailers. reducing the rat population levels been volunteered. accidents and different types of people to compete against their to less than three percent. Runner-up in the Heritage and fires. They also provide oppor- peers — the Te Awamutu Com- This status enabled them to Environment category goes to a tunities for local schools and play petition Society of the ■ Continued Page 7 Back Pain?