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ISSN 1170-1099 SUPER SERVICE STATION 24open hours until Christmas 337TC046/04 Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2004 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Directories Message music to her ears available By Dean Taylor winner and her short but in- Kihikihi Rotary Club has Many people know the teresting story covered all the completed delivery of its tel- Peake children love music, entry criteria. She showed ephone directory free to 10,000 but the farming family from a great deal of originality Waipa homes. Tiki Road are also mad keen in sending in a painting of Extra copies are available on fi shing. Primetime.” from Stuart Law Ltd in Mahoe So when teenager Cather- The judges were impressed Street for $5 (or phone 871 ine (13) was told she won the with the large number of 6426). Fish the Primetime Dream entries as well as the high competition for a four day standard of work submit- charter valued at $13,500 it ted, especially some of the MPs offered ID was music to her ears. artwork. Members of Parliament have NZ Fishing News readers “We would have loved to been invited to apply for an 18+ between the age of 10 and have given all the entrants card by the Hospitality Asso- 16 were asked to write in no a trip but there could only be ciation. less than 400 words why they one winner.” While MPs are unlikely to would like to fi sh on one of the The fi ve runners up as well be refused service because of country’s top charter vessels, as the winner will each re- youthfulness, the association Primetime, what they would ceive a Primetime backpack, wanted them to be aware of like to catch and who they cap and pen set along with a the integrity of the application would take and why. 12 month subscription to NZ process so they could explain Primetime’s owner opera- Fishing News. it to constituents. tors John and Samantha Gre- Catherine, her father Geoff, Over 50,000 cards have been gory, along with NZ Fishing sister Gabrielle and brother issued since their inception in News editor Grant Dixon, Tony take the trip from Janu- December 1999. agonised over the selection of ary 14 to 17 next year. The cards are a key tool in the best fi ve entries to go for- Primetime set a new record the industry’s battle to ensure ward into the fi nal draw. last season of 168 marlin, and minors do not get access to al- “We trimmed it down to skipper Mr Gregory believes cohol from licensed premises. six but could not eliminate the January trip will see the another one so they all went family get into marlin, good into the draw with Cather- yellowfi n tuna, kingis and Floral beauty ine’s name the fi rst out of the hapuka. A spectacular orchid display hat,” Mr Gregory says. Catherine says it will be the is being staged in the Burchell “Catherine was a worthy trip of a lifetime. Pavilion on January 8-9. The orchids will come mainly from the garden of local grower Ewen Perrott and a friend from Tauranga. A door charge of $3 for adults will raise money for the Heart Foundation. Mr Perrott says they hope to fi ll the Burchell Pavilion at the Information Centre with colour- ful and impressive orchids, not normally seen at spring orchid shows. The display will open at 9am PRIMETIME Dream Competition winner Catherine Peake is always ready to on both days. go fishing, be it on her dad’s boat at Raglan, Kawhia, Arapuni, Taupo or Papamoa, or aboard a luxury big game boat such as Primetime. 356041AD Making move PICTURED left is the painting Catherine submitted with her story that helped her make the final five. There is a notice of motion to today’s Council meeting by Cr Alan Empson related to the Chamber of Commerce’s peti- Western arterial could utilise Anchor Park tion on heavy traffi c. Cr Empson has put forward a By Grant Johnston The western arterial, likely to million, the same for the Station edly positive about the proposal. notice of motion asking Coun- The planned western arterial be constructed in about 10 years Road option and $7.6 million for The intersection with Pat- cil to instigate discussions route looks likely to link with Pa- time, would remove the majority Factory Road option. erangi road would be upgraded of heavy traffi c currently travel- Anchor Park option scored well and there would be some road with major heavy traffi c opera- terangi Road via a direct align- tors in Te Awamutu to progress ling through the CBD. for other criteria, including hav- realignment necessary on Pat- ment along the western side of The recommended option ing a lesser impact on existing erangi Road. the removal of daytime heavy Anchor Park. traffi c from Alexandra Street. would provide a single connec- industrial businesses and the If Council accepts the option At its meeting today, Waipa tion point to Paterangi Road dairy factory and a high travel recommended by the report and Local jeweller Ray Hyams, District Council will discuss a who has been a longtime cam- (rather than entering Alexandra time saving. roading manager Chris Clarke, it report from Opus International Street further east). This option would directly im- will confi rm the preferred option paigner for removal of heavy Consultants into fi ve alignment traffi c from the main street, of- From the three most practica- pact on 11 residences along Rae- for designation, present it to the options investigated at the north- ble options, the Anchor Park op- burne Street. Their owners have community and then progress to fers his alternative on page 8. ern end of the western arterial. tion had an estimated cost of $6.1 been consulted and are report- designation of the entire route. Super Liquor Phone 871 4009 TE AWAMUTU John’s Offer concludes close OPEN 7 DAYS WE DELIVER of trade 27/12/04 while John’s Super Deal is Cash and Carry Only – Payment of John’s Super Deal must be stocks last PICK OF THE WEEK by cash, Eftpos or cheque, otherwise charge price applies. TRADE NOT SUPPLIED. ON PRICE... WE DELIVER WWOOOODDSSTTOOCCKK Jameson’s WWAAIIKKAATTOO ON SERVICE... Bourbon & Cola Cans && 440mls Whiskey LLIIOONN RREEDD 330mls Stubbies SSttuubbbbiieess WE 1 Litre Dozen packs 24 Pack DELIVER! $$ 0000 $ 50 $$ 0000 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu (next to Russ Water Services) Each Phone: (07) 870 5158 342TC043/04 356TC018/04 2200 33 3300 SPENCE MARINE SERVICE YOUR LETTERS 190 Bruce Berquist Drive (off Bond Road), Ph 871 7711 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Add eight minutes for Raglan Harbour Let’s form committee Tue: 6.53am & 7.12pm The Christmas parade was entertain- All of which has caused me to men- Christmas? ing and we enjoyed the fl oats that took tion one or two other situations as Wed: 7.54am & 8.06pm It feels as though Te Awamutu’s spirit part, but Santa Claus, where was your Christmas food for thought. for Christmas took a bypass along the Thur: 8.48am & 8.57pm Christmas spirit? Where were the Christmas decora- way. Fri: 9.35am & 9.43pm No sack of toys evident and no lollies tions? And on this occasion we cannot blame Sat: 10.17am & 10.26pm for the children. I don’t mean the few shops who have Council. It is up to us to never let this If you are not allowed to throw them made an effort; I mean the main street. Sun: 10.55am & 11.07pm happen again. you could have had fairies walking What has happened to the fairy lights C’mon, decide to put your name for- Mon: 11.31am & 11.45pm along doing it. on the few trees that had them on? 356TC020-04 ward, or your organisation’s, let’s form I know it was a chilly evening, but all Where was anything visual in the the children turned out to see you and business centre that announced Christ- a strong committee and start planning then to dream of presents and lollies on mas is nearly here and gave the public for next Christmas. Personal Training Christmas Day. a warm feeling of festivity? It will be a lot of fun and we will get You are important in their lives and Where do I take my granddaughter to know each other better. SANTA’S COME EARLY! Special TO THE GYM dreams. to tell Santa what she would like for HAZEL BARNES Members: $30 or 10 for $250 Non-Members: $45 or 10 for $390 Turn negative into positive Encouragement Every membership purchased before Christmas eve goes into the draw to win a Santa stocking full of goodies. Criticism of Te Awamutu’s lack ers got in behind promotions in order and support Gift packs and vouchers available of Christmas spirit prompted the to get their way. Waikato Times to run a story portray- And those people mentioned in the Gym Christmas Schedule ing our wonderful Rosetown as a hick Waikato Times article could always appreciated Date Gym HoursClasses town. join Hazel Barnes’ suggested Christ- This year of 2004 has been a won- Unfortunately, all it has probably mas events committee to be formed derful year for all of us here at Bethel Fri 24/12/04 5.30am-3.30pm achieved is to turn people away from to ensure a repeat does not occur in Christian School.

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