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ISSN 1170-1099 klbprofessional hairworks 477 Sloane St opposite VE Vets Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007 870 1688 321TC047/04 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Toddler dies Waikato University honours in crash Westpac Waikato Air Ambu- lance responded to an ambu- former Te Awamutu student lance callout on Friday night to By Grant Johnston parents Martin and Lyn McTamney a fatal MVA involving a colli- turned their kiwifruit orchard into sion between a utility and a car Former Te Awamutu student, Clare McTamney was one of three ground-breaking tourist destination on SH31 north of Otorohanga. Akona Restaurant, obviously pro- Four-year-old Kay Ann Mor- recipients of the inaugural Uni- versity of Waikato Distinguished vided a good background for Clare’s gan, of Hamilton, who was a future career. passenger in the sedan, was Alumni Awards. Clare attended Te Awamutu Col- Outside work, Clare has taught killed in the crash. adult literacy and English to recent- The male driver of the sedan lege from 1990-1993 before heading to university. ly arrived immigrants to Melbourne. suffered a suspected head She graduated from Waikato in She is the membership offi cer for injury and was initially trapped 1999 with a Bachelor of Manage- the Kea Melbourne committee (Kiwi in the wreckage. ment Studies (Honours) and law Expat Association) and sings as an He was released by fi re degree. She went on to attain a alto with the Royal Melbourne Phil- brigade members and fl own Master’s degree in International harmonic Choir. to Waikato Hospital under the Business Studies at Melbourne Clare said she was honoured to care of St John paramedics af- University. receive the University of Waikato’s ter being treated at the scene. These days the 30-year-old is Distinguished Alumni Award. The two occupants of the based in Melbourne and works for “Receiving the award had caused utility were taken to Waikato Accenture as a global remuneration me to refl ect on my Waikato days. Hospital by St John Ambu- specialist. My grounding from my fi ve years lance. Accenture is a global management there has always stayed with me, consulting, technology services and and I know it will guide me through Competitions outsourcing company operating in my entire career.” 48 countries. Clare will be home to get married go online Clare’s current role involves re- at Te Kawa to her Irish fi ancé in Te Awamutu Performing Arts search and analysis of remunera- January. Festival is now featured on the tion trends and best practices across She was back home last week to Te Awamutu website. borders. receive her award from former PM The annual festival attracts Lynn Barry, director of human Jim Bolger at the annual chancel- over 2000 competitors from resources, Accenture South East lor’s dinner at Waikato University. throughout New Zealand each Asia, said Clare could work across The other recipients of the inau- year to compete in various art cultures and language barriers, and gural award were former head of CLARE McTAMNEY receives the Distinguished Alumni Award forms. her talents with technology meant Telecom NZ, Theresa Gattung and from University of Waikato chancellor, former Prime Minister people regularly sought her advice. Rotorua company director, Deryck The syllabus and entry forms Jim Bolger. Photo supplied. for pianoforte, instrumental Growing up at Te Kawa, where her Shaw. and vocal can now be ac- cessed on the Te Awamutu site, thanks to webmaster Dave What a Owen. This festival, which also fea- tures speech, drama, highland dance, national dance, ballet, weekend tap and modern dance, is in its 55th year. Entries close at the end of this week. of sports See www.teawamutu.co.nz/ events/performing-arts or for further enquiries contact Mur- By Cathy Asplin ray Flay, ph 871 7607. Whether you were a fan of the top sides - like the All Blacks, the Silver Chart Mooloo Ferns, the Tall Blacks and the War- riors - or a grass roots supporter of title defence junior rep rugby - it was a ‘winning’ Support playing through weekend of sports. champions Waikato with our The All Blacks picked up the Tri- NPC wall chart, printed inside Nations and Bledisloe cups, the Sil- today on pages 12 and 13. ver Ferns won an overtime thriller The liftout chart, supported against Australia, the Tall Blacks se- by local businesses, has the cured a series win against Venezuela full draw for this year’s NPC, and the Warriors continued their which kicks off this weekend. march to the NRL playoffs. Thanks to professional On a local level both Te Awamutu photographer, Mike Stinson of junior rep teams went unbeaten photopro.nz for some of his im- through the Year 5 and 6 rep rugby ages of local rugby stars that tournament at Albert Park on Sun- feature on the wall chart. TE AWAMUTU Year 6 captain Cameron Petch drives to the line despite the attention of several day, showing some great skills along Cambridge defenders. He went on to score the try in his team’s 37-0 win. 205071AD the way. To page 10. Black OPEN 7 DAYS 205TC017-07 Phone 871 4009 Heart Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Rum TE AWAMUTU TThehe spicespice 1 litre ooff llifeife Offer valid until 30/07/07 CCatalogueatalogue outout nownow while stocks last Claymore Jim Beam Whisky & Cola 1 litre 15 pack $$32.9932.99 $$31.9931.99 Layby Available $$31.9931.99 Plus get a FREE BEANIE BEAMISH GEMTIME JEWELLER www.gemtime.co.nz 25 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Ph (07) 871 6797 205TC019/07 YOUR LETTERS CRIMELINE Salt Water Sports Fishing Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters KAWHIA HIGH TIDES since last week: School vandalism Monday, July 16: ADD EIGHT MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR Arrests: Man for intentional damage. Woman for breaching TUESDAY: 4.42am & 5.20pm bail. Man for EBA and careless driving. WEDNESDAY: 5.45am & 6.30pm hard to believe Theft of a stereo and CDs from vehicle parked in Racecourse THURSDAY: 6.50am & 7.34pm Road reported. FRIDAY: 7.50am & 8.26pm Thank you to the morons ers property, not to steal or Theft of a white 1988 Ford Falcon utility (PY 6212) from SATURDAY: 8.42am & 9.10pm who broke into Kaipaki vandalise, to respect other Kakaramea Road property reported. SUNDAY: 9.28am & 9.50pm School not once, but twice people and their possessions Burglaries: Factory Road property. Welder stolen. Occupant MONDAY: 10.11am & 10.29pm during the school holidays - one wonders whether your sees accused removing item. Enquiries continuing. Price Cres- and broke windows and parents have taught you the cent residence. LCD fl atscreen TV, DVD player, home theatre vandalised buildings and same! speakers, stereo and CDs stolen. property. Of course, I am being pre- Tuesday, July 17: There are only 50 children sumptuous in the fact that Burglaries: Greenhill Drive residence. Snowboard, shower at our school and the par- you are intelligent enough arm and shower rose stolen. Puahue Quarry. Chainsaw sto- ents and school supporters to read a newspaper. len. work very hard to upkeep Just remember this event Thefts from three cars parked in Tawhiao Street. Two I-Pods, the grounds and buildings. when you fi nally grow up two walkmans and a pair of sunglasses stolen. Wednesday, July 18: We also work hard at and have kids of your own. Man arrested for burglary. raising funds to purchase When their school is broken Burglary of Bottle King reported. Unsure of items stolen. equipment for our kids to into or their things broken use, as the School gets little Man reports intentional damage to caravan at Rewi Street or stolen - may you feel the address. funding. same disbelief and anger How do you explain to 5,6 Woman complains of being assaulted. as we and our children do and 7-year-olds the mental- Theft of veterinary supplies from rear of The Veterinary JULY about the senselessness of ity behind the people that do Centre reported. this to their things? these actions. Thursday, July 19: is our Birthday It is a harsh lesson for our If you live near or are Man arrested for EBA, careless driving and leaving the little ones to learn - espe- passing by our school and scene of a crash without ascertaining injury. MONTH! cially when it is no fault of see anything suspicious Theft of registration plate 99YBB from motorbike at Fair- theirs. please phone the police so view Road property reported. We raise our children to that these idiots can be Report of late night, unauthorised shootings of pets and farm know the value of things, caught. animals, as well as possums, on Old Mountain Road reported. to look after theirs and oth- LEANNE DAVY Friday, July 20: Buy a rod and Arrests: Man for driving while forbidden. Man for unlawful reel and get a possession of ammunition. Man for urinating in public. Call for All Black fans to down razors Saturday, July 21: Hayman’s Beard, the group own beards as a sign of sup- Man arrested for EBA. Licence suspended and vehicle im- which called on All Black prop port for the All Blacks. pounded due to previous convictions. Free Carl Hayman to grow back his “We are calling on all New Intentional damage to Jacobs Street business property re- beard, have now made a call Zealanders to abstain from ported. beanie Theft of silver Mitsubishi Libero (BEU 932) from Pirongia for national unity, urging all shaving from now until the kiwis to grow beards between end of the All Blacks World reported.