Puahue Kids Undercover

Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 6863005AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Puahue kids undercover Quiz night for BY DEAN TAYLOR mission team This isn’t a story about A quiz night on Saturday, Puahue schoolchildren September 12 will help raise wearing disguises, funds for a Te Awamutu mission infiltrating the enemy and group heading to India at the end spying — its about keeping of this year. out of the elements while People are invited to register waiting for the bus. a team of six ($10 per person). Puahue School successfuly applied for a Local businesses have new bus shelter thanks to helped out with a wide array of the Totalspan Undercover prizes and supper is provided. Kids Programme. The event starts at 7pm at Te Totalspan Hamiton and Awamutu Bible Chapel. King Country has donated a For more information or to number of Undercover Kids register your team (due by Bus Shelters to rural September 7), phone 871 5500 schools around the Waikato or email Caleb at the_1_ and King Country area. [email protected] (payment The shelters are designed can be made at the church office to protect children as they on the night). wait for buses on rural The mission group is also school bus routes. fundraising by doing jobs like The Undercover Kids cleaning/gardening etc. Phone Programme is designed to leader Geoff Brown at 871 6022 reduce the risk to our chil- for more information. dren, who too often are waiting on roadsides for Peace Cup school buses with no protection from the weather. The shelters are highly reps on roll visible and will encourage Te Awamutu Rugby Sub Kiwi kids to gravitate Union representatives added the towards them, keeping them scalp of Bay of Plenty dry and away from traffic. Development team to their The launch of the pro- earlier victory over Tainui Waka gramme featured in our (Waikato Maori) on Saturday. DriveBy magazine in June Te Awamutu overcame Bay last year. of Plenty 10-8 in the mud at Franchise owner Grant Kuirau Park in their second lead- Lumsden says Totalspan up game before their Peace Cup has a significant presence in challenge against Hamilton this the rural community with Saturday. our steel buildings from gar- The challenge will be hosted ages, lifestyle and commer- at Melville Rugby Club in Collins cial buildings. Road at 2.30pm. ‘‘It is good to be able to Head coach David Fox will put something back into the TC180809DT01 name his team at training this community that supports PUAHUE School students (from back to front) Harriet, Josh, Ifor, Jack, Conner, Bryn-Louis, Samara, Eifion and us.’’ Georgia wait for their bus in their new Totalspan Undercover Kids Bus Shelter. Thursday night. Locally owned and oper- See report from Saturday’s ated, Totalspan is a leading victory in Rotorua on page 15 of manufacturer of steel build- today’s issue. ings and a part of a company Daffodil day which has been operating Blind leading the blind for more than 30 years. The Puahue School help wanted Board of Trustees is grateful BY DEAN TAYLOR Mr Kay-Smith is also often seen raising money for Volunteers and fresh to Totalspan for donating a Waikato Blind Sports. daffodils are needed for the bus shelter for their A familiar sight walking our streets, complete with his He is a member of the Waikato Goalball team which is Cancer Society’s annual students. white cane, is blind man Mark Kay-Smith. always looking for funds. fundraiser on August 28. They say they feel fortu- On Friday morning he will be leading me around the Mr Kay-Smith says the next big event is the Goalball If you can help phone Kathy nate to have been selected as streets, complete with blindfolds and white cane, so I can Nationals in Auckland on October 2. Keighley at 872 2852. one of the many schools that experience what this is like first hand. People can support the fundraising if they see us out Volunteers are also welcome have received such a great Part of the aim is to make people aware of Waikato and about on Friday from about 11am, or drop a donation to join the Cancer Support shelter to help keep kids Blind Sports as we will be accepting donations for this into the Courier front office. Group which assists local protected from the Waikato organisation. The public is also welcome to view the sport this people — phone 871 4118. winters. I am also keen, as Te Awamutu Community Board Saturday at the Te Awamutu College Gymnasium when It has been particularly chairman, to know how the local body can make Waikato hosts to Auckland teams in a warm-up tourna- welcomed this winter. improvements to our town for people with disabilities. ment from 11am until about 4pm. Something WE FIX TRUCKS! Special • Truck and Trailer Service for Someone • COF Repairs Special Stewart&Cavalier • Transport Engineering Diamond set Selena - Limited - • Grease and Lube $2500 MECHANICAL & ENGINEERING ...the right choice PHONE 871 7062 CALL TERRY 7011612AA

BEAMISH GEMTIME JEWELLER Layby & ﬁ nance 1317 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu (Opposite Dairy Factory) Available 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu - Ph (07) 871 6797 www.gemtime.co.nz 7001844AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

Salt Water Sports Fishing Your Letters KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD EIGHT MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR TUESDAY: 12.36am & 12.59pm Pimps and dobbers label unfair WEDNESDAY: 1.14am & 1.39pm THURSDAY: 1.58am & 2.27pm FRIDAY: 2.53am & 3.29pm Recently our district/community has Cr Webber called it a ‘‘pimping report’’, overgrown tree for example. SATURDAY: 3.59am & 4.45pm had to endure headlines of being labelled: while Cr Cox agreed and referred to it as They should not be made fearful of SUNDAY: 5.15am & 6.07pm ‘Pimps and Dobbers’ and the Waikato ‘sticky beaking’. being labelled as a pimp or dobber, should MONDAY: 6.33am & 7.19pm Times was quick to pounce on such a juicy Regardless of your personal viewpoints they wish to contact professional staff for headline to report . councillors, the residents and ratepayers guidance/education or support. These comments came from our elected should have your respect and not have silly Whether follow up action is deemed councillors during a recent Council meet- name calling going on in the Council necessary or not (by staff), does not take WHITEBAIT SEASON ing, in regard to the number of complaints chambers. away that right. and concerns Council had received over Members of our community deserve to Let’s have more positive reports for our the past few months being tabled in a be able to approach Council to discuss community. HAS STARTED report. issues such as non compliance or an MONIQUE MEXTED Good caregivers need not worry

In response to Kim Taylor. In biblical Such parents/caregivers often claimed are seldom prosecuted. times, adulteresses were stoned to death! as a defence in a court of law that the For instance, under section 209 of the I would like to know where in the Bible, beatings and often injuries inflicted were Crimes Act, if a caregiver sends a child to Christ advocates child beating! I recall justified for disciplinary reasons. their room against their will, this technic- ‘‘Suffer little children who come unto me’’. In such cases caregivers can no longer ally constitutes kidnapping, but Police do Like Clare Richardson, she misses the claim immunity from the law on these not regularly prosecute for this particular point of the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a grounds. ‘offence’. Justification for Child Discipline) Amend- For ‘‘good’’ caregivers who use ‘‘reason- Clearly, good caregivers have nothing ment bill. able force’’ as a means of child protection: to fear from the Crimes (Abolition of Force This is surely to protect children who The commentary of the bill points out that as a Justification for Child Discipline) NEW SEASON are excessively beaten and often severely there are several potential offences Amendment bill. WHITEBAIT NETS injured by parents/caregivers. directly related to the care of children that STEVE WILSON AVAILABLE NOW! Escape, explore, discover Support uplifting NEW SEASON — Library Week in TA for Newby family The Newby family would like to WADERS IN Library Week held many surprises for on a mission through the scorched desert express a heartfelt thankyou to the lovely patrons at Te Awamutu Library. sands of Libya with Rommel’s Afrika Korps. person who has put a ceramic planter STORE They were greeted with Hershey’s Children, during Library Week, with the containing two lavender plants on my Kisses, and beautifully presented brown assistance of helpful librarians, enjoyed father’s grave. paper packages complete with a blurb of hunting for hidden letters amongst our It means a lot and is greatly appreci- enticement. library’s real treasures — thousands of ated. I chose carefully, ‘In the heat of battle you great books, DVDs, puzzles, databases, We would also like to thank the people have two choices: Death or Glory’. magazines, newspapers, talking books, lan- of Te Awamutu for the many kind words of The mystery package was Michael guage and music CDs. Well done Te Awa- support we have been receiving. Asher’s latest book ‘Death or Glory: The mutu Library, what would we do without Bless you all and thank you all from the Last Commando’ (Penguin 2009). A great you? Newby family. 166 Cambridge Rd, Ph 871 6793 read for a wet weekend taking my husband LEIGH GLEESON JOY NEWBY 7000840AA CATCH YOUR NPC TEAM MASSIVE CLEARANCE $598 MASSIVE $1788 TEAC 37cm (15”) HD LCD/DVD Combo Panasonic 106cmv (42”) VIERA HD Plasma IDTV Model: LCDV1515 SAVINGS Model: THP42X10 • High Definition (1366x768) resolution • HDMI inout • 1024x768 resolution • Integrated Freeview HD Tuner • Nicam stereo & teletext • USB jack on selected TVs in store • 600Hz Sub-field Drive • VIERA Image Viewer • 3 x HDMI inputs • SD/MS/MMC card slot • AC/DC operational • PC input Conditions Apply

$2288 $2499 $3198 Samsung 100CMV (40”) Full HD LCD IDTV Sony 100cmv (40”) BRAVIA Full HD LCD IDTV Panasonic 115cmv (46”) VIERA Full HD Plasma IDTV Model: LA40B530 Model: KDL40V5500 Model: THP46S10Z • Full HD (1920x1080) resolution • Integrated Freeview HD Tuner • Full HD (1920x1080) resolution • Integrated Freeview HD Tuner • Full HD (1920x1080P) resolution • Integrated Freeview HD Tuner • 3 x $HDMI inputs • Movie Plus • Black Crystal Finish • BRAVIA engine 3 • 24p True Cinema • 4 x HDMI inputs • DLNA • 550Hz sub field drive • 3 x HDMI inputs • PC input 598 • Nicam stereo & fastext • VIERA Image Viewer SC card slot STRAWBRIDGES

PHONE: 871 7090 319 ALEXANDRA ST, TE AWAMUTU. 10 MANIAPOTO ST, OTOROHANGA (07) 873 8142 6979619AA 7000786AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 3

Art programme ‘erased’ To celebrate our AWARD WINNING facility we are offering FANTASTIC SPECIALS BY CATHY ASPLIN

Tamahere artist David Henshaw is con- FOR THE REST OF AUGUST! sidering writing a ‘Dear John’ letter. SO YOU CAN SEE WHY WE ARE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS! It’s not to tell Te Awa- mutu Intermediate he’s PAY ONLY $80 FOR A CONCESSION CARD FOR leaving his position as a visiting artist - because 10 AEROBIC CLASSES OR 10 GYM WORKOUTS* he clearly loves working there. It’s to tell PM John Enjoy fantastic classes and great service in the best facility Key he’s annoyed at cuts to education which have around! If you like what you see and join for 12 months resulted in the Ministry before the end of August we will give you of Education ending the Artists in Schools pro- TWO FREE COMBAT PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS!!! gramme. *Conditions Apply. ‘‘Why would you do that when it offers so much for the students? MEMBERS ENJOY…… 7001866AA ‘‘Working with them is an absolute joy - infact • FREE Sauna night & lots of FREE Aerobic classes every week! being at Te Awamutu • Spin, Stretch’n’Flex, Pump, Step Sculpt, Combat, Cardio Ball! Interemdiate has been a wonderful experience, • 55 combined years of industry experience there’s a wonderful cul- • Personal Training that gets results!! ture operating in this school.’’ • Expert advice on health and nutrition Mr Henshaw was invited to be part of the • Temperature controlled facility Artists in Schools pro- TC180809CA01 • Friendly Family environment gramme which has oper- ARTIST David Henshaw works with Te Awamutu Intermediate Year 8 ated for the past two student Nick Elliott. Behind them is a sketch Mr Henshaw did of Te Awamutu years. Intermediate principal Dale McCabe. EXPERIENCE It has allowed a vari- ety of artists - including the 2007 Landcorp Com- why we do something a working alongside the dancers, actors, musi- municator of the Year particular way.’’ artist and learning from SPIN CYCLE CLASS cians and visual artists - award. He says some students them directly. to visit schools around Mr Henshaw’s inter- arrived at the art class ‘‘Whatever the discip- the country. est in children’s educa- with the response ‘I can’t line - dance, drama, At: BRUCE’S FITNESS CENTRE – all equipment supplied!! Mr Henshaw is well tion has seen him draw’. visual arts, music - it is a known for his cartooning involved with special But his simple hands-on learning style and his main char- needs education and the cartooning technique experience. This oppor- acter ‘Jock’ which Children’s Art House in quickly gave them a way tunity will be lost, as 107 George St, Te Awamutu appeared in the New Zea- Otorohanga. to solve that problem. schools generally do not land farmer for 34 years This lead to his con- ‘‘There’s always a have the funding avail- Ph: 07 871 8384 and has featured in nection with schools - solution, it’s just finding able to self fund these www.brucesﬁ tness.co.nz calendars for the past 14 visiting several primary one that works for them.’’ projects.’’ years. schools, while his visit to Kerrie Martin from She says Arts Waikato He has an affinity Te Awamutu has pro- Arts Waikato is also will continue to link with rural life and has vided the first inter- dismayed that the Artists artists in the community contributed to a massive action at Intermediate in Schools programme with schools, but on a list of publications over level. has been canned. smaller scale. the years such as MAF ‘‘It’s been an unex- ‘‘This is very disap- ‘‘We believe that this Farmsafe, NZ Dairy pected pleasure - as well pointing, as we were only is such a valuable learn- Group and Fonterra. In as helping them develop beginning to get schools ing resource for recent years his work their art skills I also interested in applying for students.’’ and humour has also encourage them to think the programme. Any artists who would been a part of Fieldays. about what they’re doing. ‘‘The benefits are like to work in schools Nothing glitters His dedication to the I encourage them to ask potentially huge, as the can contact Ms Martin rural community questions, try different students in the school for further details (ph 07 resulted in him winning techniques, question that the artist visits are 856 9731). like diamonds

Top achievers announced Set in 18ct BY CATHY ASPLIN white gold, Harvey World Travel Te Awamutu is celebrat- the three rows ing the news that Lynne Moore and Maralyn Ward will be collecting of eye-catching awards at the company’s conference next month. diamonds Lynne Moore has been named the country’s top sales con- are dazzling sultant from the 60 franchises nationwide. She owns and oper- $3499 ates three Harvey World Travel franchises - Te Awamutu, Dinsdale and Taupo - with the major- ity of her time spent between the Dinsdale and Te Awamutu stores. With 12 years in the LAYBY NOW industry, her expertise FOR DAD’S DAY today is mostly put to good use helping people 6 SEPTEMBER plan their conferences, group travel or overseas Amazing range of weddings. watches instore! Maralyn Ward has been named a Harvey World Travel Top Achiever, placing her in the top ten sales consultants nationwide. TC180809CA02 She is into her HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL Te Awamutu consultants Maralyn Ward (left) and seventh year as manager Lynne Moore. of the Te Awamutu store and has had over 20 want to go - chances are ‘‘It has good buying announced yet, some years in the industry. one of us has been there rates which allows us to remain under wraps BEAMISH Both are widely and can help you. offer sharp deals for our until the national confer- GEMTIME JEWELLER Layby and travelled and have a ‘‘Harvey World client base.’’ ence next month, so the ﬁ nance available wealth of experience. Travel is a global brand Not all of the Harvey Te Awamutu branch is 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu ‘‘Talk to us about and has a large chain of World Travel annual hopeful more awards Phone (07) 871 6797

7001850AA www.gemtime.co.nz where in the world you stores in New Zealand. awards have been may come this way. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 Waipa’s heritage heroes recognised

Champion heritage contributors Public/Community Services. were celebrated recently, at Waipa Volunteer involvement and com- District Council’s Built and Cul- mitment to cultural/social heritage tural Heritage Awards evening. activities that enrich community There were 17 high quality nom- life in Waipa: Mary Hurst, who has inations received over seven been active in heritage affairs in the categories, with the following win- district over 24 years, including ners announced: Restoration of a noteworthy research and well heritage property, vehicle, plant or informed heritage advocacy. Her equipment using the materials, research led to the publication of 24 style and craftsmanship sympathet- research reports in ‘Footprints in ic to the period: David and Bess History’. Aston for restoration and preserva- Public/Community Services. tion of Cambridge character build- Volunteer involvement and com- ings, including the iconic 1931 mitment to cultural/social heritage building on the corner of Alpha and activities that enrich community Victoria Streets. life in Waipa: Heather Garrett, a Adaptive re-use and/or redesign knowledgeable advocate for the of a heritage property involving public recognition of heritage physical changes to an older struc- buildings in the Waikato and Waipa ture using the materials, styles and districts for many years, including craftsmanship sympathetic to the lending support to local groups period in order to prolong its seeking advice on preserving heri- history: Whim Holdings and tage buildings. An honorary life Coralie Minnee´ for redevelopment member of NZHPT who has been and reuse of a category listed involved in numerous other pro- building to create the Simply jects of note in Waipa. Divine shop in Duke Street, Cam- Public/Community Services. TCC180809SP4 bridge. Volunteer involvement and com- INDIVIDUAL public community services volunteer award recipients, Mary Hurst and Heather Garrett (front Heritage Education. Talks, inter- mitment to cultural/social heritage row, third and fourth from right respectively) are flanked by Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston and other award pretation, research or publications activities that enrich community recipients at the Heritage Awards function. that enhance public understanding life in Waipa: Nga Iwi Toopu o and appreciation of Waipa’s social Waipa for establishing a customary Pinkerton for development of the People who successfully demon- They teach others the craft of or cultural heritage: Pirongia His- model of tangata whenua consulta- fascinating Iron Park Museum strate a skilled and specialist appli- traditional coachmanship not only toric Visitor Centre which offers tion in Waipa District. located on Pirongia Road, featuring cation of traditional methods and in Waipa but around New Zealand. publications, historic displays, Heritage Tourism. Organisa- a display of beautifully restored craftsmanship: Pirongia Special Community Awards: tours of heritage sites in the district tions or individuals who success- heritage farm machinery and Clydesdales, for fostering the know- Parish of St Andrew, Cambridge for and talks on heritage topics, operat- fully integrate or promote cultural equipment. ledge and skills of traditional horse preservation of the church; ing from the former St Saviour’s and/or social heritage as the focus Traditional tradesperson, pro- drawn carriage driving with the Parawera Marae for preservation of church building in Pirongia. of their tourism activity: Colin fessional or volunteer services. focus of keeping heritage alive. Tawhiao’s house. ‘Offally’ fine fundraiser Investment advice on menu next month

Te Awamutu Bowling Club is staging one of its Investments expert, Kevin Armstrong The Chamber of Commerce Fonterra highly recommended as an entertaining popular offal night fundraisers this Friday (August 21). will be speaking at a business lunch in B’Inspired quarterly business luncheons speaker who ‘tells it in terms real people There will be tripe and onions, lambs fry and bacon. town next month. are intended to bring expert advice and can understand’.’’ There will also be an alternative meal available for The chief investment officer for ANZ inspiring speakers to Te Awamutu. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, those with different tastes. National Bank has been invited by the Chamber CEO Rachel Blake says: ‘‘The September 3 and is open to all. Tickets cost The evening starts with a happy hour at 4pm and the Chamber of Commerce to speak on ‘under- current economic climate has meant $45 (including two course lunch) and pre- meal is at 6.30pm. standing investment markets’, a subject he people are re-examining their investment booking is essential — phone 871 8125 or For more information contact Janet Officer at 871 describes as ‘‘more of an art than a options, seeking the best way to maximise download a registration form from the 5898. science!’’. investments safely. Mr Armstrong comes website: www.teawamutuchamber.org.nz EARLY SPRING SPECIALS PRESIDENT MSV 5000 MILK PUMP - POLY ® I/C COMBO Enjoy your SUBWAY TOP OF THE LINE meal even more! 19” CATCH/MULCH COMMERCIAL ENGINE *Buy any full priced SUBWAY FOOT LONG® sub and get 2 Cookies FREE!

WAS $1069 SAVE $170 1 ONLY - WAS $169 *Buy any full priced SUBWAY 6-INCH® sub NOW $899 NOW $150 and get 1 Cookie FREE!

COMET FXD 11/150 BILLY GOAT PROFESSIONAL WATERBLASTER LEAF VAC SYSTEM

IDEAL FOR FARM / LIGHT CONTRACTING WORK

WAS $2099 SAVE $500 WAS $1695 SAVE $200 NOW $1599 NOW $1495 - LIMITED NUMBERS - 2 Alexandra St, Shell Service 494 Sloane St, Te Awamutu Station Te Awamutu. Phone 07 871 6134 Sloane Street STIHL SHOP ™ V.E. Vets X Phone: 871 5760 STIHL Shop Ace Lawnmowers Te Awamutu *Offer available during August 2009 only at SUBWAY® Te Awamutu and at time of purchase of Sub. www.stihlshop.co.nz Not valid with any other offer or special deal. Offer excludes Sub of the Day™. ©2009 Doctor’s Associates Inc. SUBWAY®, SUBWAY 6-INCH® and SUBWAY FOOT LONG® are registered trademarks 7013935AA of Doctor’s Associates Inc. 7011741AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 5 Drumming up support for learning Look Sexier BY CATHY ASPLIN on a new pair of Jama Gage (13) admits he SHIMANO WHEELS! hasn’t always been that keen to get to school in the past. Get up to $229 OFF But when it’s 9am on a as a trade! Conditions Apply. Thursday he sprints to class. That’s because he loves his drumming lessons with tutor Te A’ Cycles Glenn Jackson and doesn’t want 240 Sloane St. Phone: 871-4816 to waste a minute of the half (Opposite Woolworths) www.teacycles.co.nz hour session. Jama hadn’t even picked up drum sticks before the music therapy course was introduced at Te Awamutu College. But the opportunity came about when the school RTLB (Resource Teacher: Learning & Behaviour) David Buchanan was approached by musician Glenn Jackson.

‘‘Glenn contacted the school 7002299AA about a course he was having good results with. So we found out more about it and thought it was worth trying. ‘‘We selected six boys to be part of the programme and the benefits have been obvious. ‘‘They are enjoying it, gaining a sense of achievement and feeling proud of their results. Their confidence and self esteem has improved and they are certainly more positive TC180809CA03 about learning. TE AWAMUTU College student Jama Gage works through a pattern on the drums, under the ‘‘Their families are also watchful eye of tutor Glenn Jackson and Hayley Sundborn (left) from the school’s Centre of impressed with the boys’ Excellence. achievements.’’ Mr Jackson says he loves nitive thinking - it makes your in New York. him an advantage, but he still helping children with learning brain work and requires co- ‘‘They were very interested works hard during every and is currently working in ordination. in what I was doing as well and session. eight local schools. ‘‘It also involves communica- wanted to integrate some of my ‘‘He is putting in plenty of Stunning ‘‘I’m in my element really - if tion, allows students to express ideas into the DAD (drums and effort to learn and is getting the I’m working with people and creativity, encourages goal set- disabilities) programme.’’ results he deserves.’’ music I’m happy.’’ ting and includes attainment as The system Mr Jackson uses His success story will be Brooches He says the programme is part of the learning process.’’ here utilises symbols rather featured at the RTLB zone meet- worthwhile for any students Mr Jackson formed ‘Mad than musical notation - with ing in Te Awamutu on who are challenged in their Cow Drums’ and developed the students like Jama matching Thursday. learning environment. programme several years ago. their movements to the patterns Teachers from around the THE JEWELLERY BOUTIQUE ‘‘I know where they are Last year when he visited the of drumming they can see on Waikato will see a 20 minute 299 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu coming from - I struggled with USA he was interested to find charts. presentation of the programme

7002281AA Phone 871 1640 learning as well. another programme based on Mr Jackson says Jama is during the conference based at ‘‘This system improves cog- drumming that was operating naturally talented which gives Waipa Christian School. Betta Small Appliances

Breville Freestyle Toaster BT320 Breville Food Chopper/Shaker BFP50 Teac Radio Alarm Clock CRX170 Breville Advance 2L Kettle BKE200 • 2 slice eletronic toaster • Removable crumb tray • Perfect for small quantities • 90H x 195w x 85Dmm • 1.8” Green LED display • 2400W • 2 litre capacity • Removable scale ﬁ lter • Electronic browning controls • Dishwasher safe parts • High / Low dimmer switch • Dual water windows • Multi-directional base • Cool touch exterior • Self centring toasting slots • Simple one-touch • Wake to buzzer or radio • Safety locking • Cancel, defrost and reheat settings operation • Snooze and sleep functions hinged lid • Stainless steel blades • Fine & coarse shaker attachment

$ .99 $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 39 1 39 1 39 1 49 2

Sunbeam Quantum 2 Slice Toaster Sunbeam Slow Cooker HP003 Philips 6000 Series Shaver HQ6950 Buy any PHILIPS MEN’S SHAVER TA3220 • 4 litre capacity • Easy grip • Cool grip glass lid • Mains/rechargable • 8hrs charging for Dad this Fathers Day, and • Chrome surface • Removable crumb tray • Removable crock insert • 30mins shaving • Ergonomically designed go in the draw to WIN 1 OF 5 • Cool to touch • Self-centring • Cord storage • Controlled heat to tenderise meat MASPORT 304 SUPER 6 BBQ’S $ .99 worth $2499.99 79 3

Philips Electric Shaver HQ6990 • Super lift and cut system • Reﬂ ex action system • Mains/rechargable • Pop up trimmer $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 59 2 77 3 129 6

LOCALLY-OWNED JOHN ASK INSTORE FOR A FINANCE PACKAGE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS BUSINESSES ARE GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY! HAWORTH THANKS FOR SHOPPING Phone (07) 871 5399 SMART & BUYING LOCAL! 54 SLOANE ST, TE AWAMUTU (Opposite McDonald’s) The brands you want from the people you trust 7000795AA 6 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 Regional tourism head guest

You are invited to speaker at TACPRO AGM Recently appointed Regional Tourism Manager Te Awamutu College’s Kiri Goulter is speaking in town this Thursday evening about her role promoting the region as a tourist destination. The talk is part of the AGM of Te Awamutu Community Public Relations and the organisation hopes it will inform and inspire people of the Te Awamutu region to look at what we can do to improve out tourism value. The AGM is in the Burchell Pavilion, Gorst Wednesday August 19 Avenue from 7.00pm and all members of the public are welcome to attend. Ms Goulter is based at Hamilton International BETWEEN Airport and is responsible for marketing Hamilton and the Waikato region as a tourism destination to 4.30PM-7.00PM domestic and international visitors, working with travel trade and media and assisting with the development of quality tourism products. in the College Hall The regional tourism activity also supports Hamilton International Airport to achieve its airline and traveller objectives and is an operating unit of the, Airport supported by the shareholding councils, including Waipa District Council. Ms Goulter has held tourism development roles with Tourism New Zealand, Enterprise Northland, Destination Northland and the Rodney District PROVIDERS INCLUDE: Council and holds a graduate diploma in Economic Development.Te Awamutu Community Public Waikato School of Relations, which is the governance arm of the Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre, looks forward to a Hairdressing strong working relationship with Ms Goulter as part of its role to promote Te Awamutu and district Army as a great place to visit, work and live. Navy Having a guest speaker of the calibre of Ms TC180809SP06 Goulter is seen as an excellent way of interacting REGIONAL Tourism Manager Kiri Goulter is guest Airforce with its community, sharing visions and motivat- speaker at Thursday’s Te Awamutu Community ing people to be part of that effort. Public Relations AGM. Police Sir George Seymour Physios say ACC changes ‘costly’ Fire Brigade notebook Wintec The New Zealand Society of Jonathan Warren, says from Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade Physiotherapists says it is dis- November 15 patients will attended the following callouts last ALL COMMUNITY WELCOME appointed that ACC is reduc- have to pay for part of their week: ing the amount of money it treatment. Monday, 1.00pm. Smoke in vicinity, contributes towards treating ‘‘These changes mean that Pokuru Rd. accident victims. some people who need treat- Wednesday, 1.58pm. Car fire, Coch- ACC yesterday announced ment will not be able to afford rane Rd. 6.59pm. Fire in light fitting, details of a new contract being it. If a patient doesn’t get early Chapel Dr. offered to physiotherapists. treatment for an injury, recov- Friday, 12.33am. Boxes on fire on

7011748AA President of the Society, ery can take much longer .’’ footpath, Market St. MAGILLS RECESSION TE AWAMUTU BUSTER SPECIALS SALE REPORT

2kg Beef Pack - 1kg Beef Mince, 1kg Beef Sausages Another good lift in in-milk and CTP stock prices $10.00 Each at Te Awamutu Sale matches better grass seen around the Waikato this last week. Top cows to Pork Slices $1375 with most good ordered animals making Lamb Leg Roast over $1000 with lighter cattle $750-$900. Boner 'Marinated & Plain' cows to $745 with paddock buyers pushing prices .99 kg $11 $10.99 kg up on the framey types. Feeder calves held up for another week with top W/F bulls to $195 and heifers to $145. First 4 rows Pork Medallion & of friesian bull calves again averaged over $110 Corned Silverside Butterﬂ y Steaks with 1157 sold through the calf complex last week. $6.99 kg Demand for most classes of stock in the paddock $14.99 kg has definitely increased with agents fielding calls for 4 day AI heifer calves, in-milk cattle and beef Hogget Leg Chump Chops cattle to the fore. Please phone your local PGG Wrightson agent. 'Plain, Crumbed & Marinated' $6.99 Each 7012264AA

VALID: 18-8-09 to 28-8-09 WE ARE NOW RUNNING QUALITY DOESN’T TWICE WEEKLY CALF SALES COST - IT PAYS!!! MONDAY & THURSDAYS Phone 871 3087 JACOBS ST Livestock TE AWAMUTU 7011621AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 7 8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 Show review We’re off to see the Wizard!

MIRIAM MILLER PHOTOGRAPH TALOS’ Wizard of Oz now on stage at The Woolshed.

BY TRACY ELLIS This was the very same pro- enthusiastic large cast of both Set Design, construction, duction that gave me my first adults and children. sound and lighting all combined It was with a feeling of nostal- taste of musical theatre at the The well known songs were a well to produce the magical gia that I attended the opening age of 11 and it still holds the treat to listen to and there was world of Oz. KIDS AT HOME matinee of Talos’Wizard of Oz same magic. strong singing from the leads This is a fantastic way to are now offering directed by Susanne Bond. The leads were extremely and the chorus. spend a few hours and in turn In tow were my two excited well cast and presented strong This was supported by a com- support our local talent. 20 hours ECE daughters aged seven and four performances. petent band led by musical direc- Congratulations to all cast (who thoroughly enjoyed it!). They were supported by an tor David O’Brien. and crew. Early childhood centre cops uni computers Pokuru Early Childhood icy which sees retired computer computers went to schools and centres can approach the uni- Centre is the latest facility to equipment in good condition early childhood centres around versity with requests for com- benefit from computer upgrades donated to schools or early child- the central North Island includ- puting equipment by emailing at the University of Waikato. hood centres. The university ing Hamilton, Waingaro, Te [email protected] and The early childhood centre upgrades its 4500 PCs on a rolling Awamutu, Otorohanga, Tokoroa stating how many computers was given two computers by basis about every four years. and Rotorua. they need and what they are Waikato University under a pol- In this round, a total of 57 Schools and early childhood needed for. 6956813AA

PAJERO GLS Diesel Automatic LANCER SEDAN SX $59,990 Automatic Save $14,000 LANCER HATCH SX $27,990 Automatic Save $4,500 COLT LS $27,990 Automatic $19,990 Save $5,500 Save $3,000

• 3.2 litre diesel • 3,300kg tow rating • 150kW power • 7 seats • Mitsubishi All Terain Technology • 2.0 litre engine • Driver and passenger side • 7.6L / 100km fuel consumption and curtain airbags • 2.0 litre engine • Stability control • 7 airbags • 7.6L / 100km fuel consumption • 5 star safety rating • 1.5 litre engine • Keyless entry • Stability control • 7 airbags for full terms • 5.6L / 100km fuel consumption • 5 star safety rating www.mmnz.co.nz Offer ends 30 September 2009, visitand conditions. Savings (which quoted exclude are off ORCs). RRP

OPEN 7 DAYS. SATURDAY 9AM - 3PM, SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM CORNER CHURCHILL AND MAHOE ST • TE AWAMUTU • PH (07) 871 5048 – 24 HOURS A/H John Hare (027) 442 7856 • Allan Paterson (027) 442 7853 • Stu Tervit (027) 482 7856 www.teawamutumitsubishi.co.nz 7013844AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 9 BNZ pigs bring home AFTER HOURS CERVICAL SMEAR CLINIC the bacon for SPCA Thursday 20 August 2009 @ 5.00 - 6.30pm To make an appointment please phone Pigs in style at local bank branch 07 871 7899 ALSO WELCOME TO JUST DROP-IN! Mahoe Street MEDICAL CENTRE 371 Mahoe Street Te Awamutu PHONE 871 7899 7012316AA

TC181108GJ01 BNZ staff members Charleen Bright (left) and Sharon Thomson with the display of decorated pigs that is capturing public imagination.

BY GRANT JOHNSTON Members of the public have been invited to vote for their favourite and at the same time, make a The BNZ ‘pigs’ which have done so much for the donation to the SPCA. bank’s public image are now helping provide a The result so far is over $1000 raised, with more valuable boost for Te Awamutu SPCA. promised through sale of the decorated pigs. A competition for businesses to ‘decorate a pig’ The promotion runs until next Tuesday. has seen a fantastic response from local businesses, It was inspired after BNZ staff discussed a recent with 35 entries. Courier article about maltreatment by someone of Most have ‘customised’ the pig to their business the Hose family’s much loved labrador, Baxter. and a lot of time, thought and effort has been put in Some staff had a connection to Te Awamutu to the entries. SPCA through the bank’s community volunteering The display in the bank foyer has created plenty programme and all staff agreed that the SPCA of interest and debate. would be a worthwhile charity to support.

Here’s an M-Deal to burst the recession. For a limited time, you can take home a Mazda2 with only a 30% deposit and ﬁ nance the balance at a ridiculously low 2% interest over 3 years. Plus you also get 3 years of mazdacare Genuine Servicing at no extra cost. But you’ll need to be quick as an M-Deal this good can’t last. Terms and conditions and normal lending criteria apply*

*Mazda2 for 2% only available for sales concluded between 1 August 2009 and 31 October 2009. Finance only available in conjunction with UDC Finance Limited and subject to normal lending and credit criteria. A $200 documentation fee applies. mazdacare Genuine Servicing valid for 3 years or 100,000km (whichever occurs ﬁ rst), together with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty and Mazda On Call Roadside Assistance cover. 7000007AA

FINANCE GRANT WILKS www.wilksbrooke.co.nz NEIL GOODRICK Mob 0274 948-672 Mob 027 292-9040 [email protected] 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079 [email protected] 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

Fresh Brinks NZ Skinless Rolling Hills Button Mushrooms 400g Chicken Breast Fillets

$14 99 $ 99 kg 2 pack

Tip Top Super Soft Oak Baked Beans/Spaghetti 420g Shingle Peak Bread Varieties 700g Limit 4 Assorted Range 750ml (Excludes Goodness Grains) (Excludes Pinot Noir/Reserve) Limit 4 Assorted

$ 99 c $12 99 1 99 each each each

FreshFresh NNZZ SSirloin/Porterhouseirloin/Porterhouse Primo Up 3x250ml ...... $2.99 each CalifornianCalifornian RReded oorr GGreenreen SSeedlesseedless Steak Grapes Wilcox Multi-purpose Potatoes 10kg ...... $5.99 bag Mainland Butter Range 500g ...... $2.79 each FoodFirstMixedSavouries50PackFood First Mixed Savouries 50 Pack ...... $26.99 pack Mississippi Mudcake ...... $5.99 each Vege Meal Deal ...... $5.00 bag $ 99 Meat Meal Deal ...... $19.95 pack 99 18 Family Meal Bag (Thursday Only) ...... $19.95 kg $ kg 5 kg Nature’s Organic Shampoo/Conditioner 500ml ...... $2.29 each

Sunrise Table Spread Range Sanitarium Weet-Bix 750g Nestlé Milo 310g Keri Premium or Juice 500g (Excludes Hi-Bran) Limit 4 Range 2.4-3L For a limited Limit 4 Assorted time Spend $50c Save per litre 6 on fuel $199 $399 $299 $399 each each each each Conditions apply

Fresh Choice Te Awamutu, Prices apply from Tuesday 18th August to Sunday 23rd August 2009, or while stocks last. For more information go to 39 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. Phone (07) 871-3086 All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Product range may vary from store to www.freshchoice.co.nzooiceici e Open 7 days, 7am - 9pm store. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40. fcta1808fcta180 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 11 Seafood dinner sees good catch for fishing education

Over $1000 was raised for New Zealand interwoven into an educational resource Big Game Fishing Council’s in-schools created by Marilyn Small, an experienced programme ‘Hiwi the Kiwi Goes Fishing’ teacher who is currently deputy principal at a successful ‘Fisherman’s Seafood Din- at Manaia View School. It covers how to ner’ promotion at Te Awamutu Club. catch fish for food, what to do with it when The event was organised by New Zea- it is caught, conservation ethics, protec- land Fishing News in conjunction with Te tion of the coastline and waterways and Awamutu Club. water safety. Club president Stu Tervit says they ‘‘It is an ambitious and unique project were delighted to assist such a good cause. that represents the Council’s holistic It was also a good chance for the club to approach to its fisheries management promote its membership drive, in conjunc- advocacy,’’says NZBGFC president Rich- tion with new caterers, Radish Catering. ard Baker. Guest speakers were well known fish- The scheme will initially run for three 7012219AA ing media personalities, Sam Mossman years at a total cost of $300,000 and has and Grant Dixon (NZ Fishing News editor). already won the support of a number of the Mr Mossman spoke about his fishing recreational fishing industry’s major adventures to far flung locations such as players. the Amazon and Nile Rivers, Alaska and A $40,000 Profile alloy pontoon boat magnetic thermals the Pacific. package has been put up by Napier’s Mr Dixon updated attendees on the Firman’s Marine, supported by Yamaha work going on behind the scenes to NZ, DMW Trailers, Electronic Navigation represent recreational anglers and TC180809SP11 Ltd, Hutchwilco, NZ Water Safety and a MagicSeal Secondary outlined the new scheme to put fishing on HIWI the Kiwi number of Firman Marine’s suppliers in Glazing has four the school curriculum. Napier. This will be a major prize in a main features that Fishing is one of the biggest recrea- moting a ‘Fishing for the Future’ message. competition fundraiser run by NZBGFC. directly beneﬁ t the tional pastimes in New Zealand, with Over the past 10 years Mark’s Hiwi the Other assistance has come from Kilwell research telling us that over a million Kiwi and Pukeko Echo shows have been Sports who have supplied tackle prizes, homeowner. Kiwis fish at least once a year. performed to over 700 schools throughout trusts including NZ Research Foundation, It is little wonder, given our access to New Zealand. It is the perfect choice to Oxford Trust and Guardians of the Sea, • Noise Reduction rivers, beaches, lakes and the sea and our bring the recreational fishing message to along with business such as Davey • Heating & Cooling love affair as a nation with all things youngsters in the year 1-8 bracket, with Painters, Black Magic Tackle and Enter- Savings aquatic. The Minstrel’s ability to entertain and prise Cars. New Zealand’s leading marine To ensure New Zealanders have a inform via dance, song and drama. publication, NZ Fishing News, has pro- • Condensation respect for this wonderful resource from a Already booked into 90 schools for 2009, vided logistical support and is making a Reduction young age, NZ Big Game Fishing Council the programme teaches about fishing for page available in each of its monthly issues • UV Reduction (NZBGFC) has contracted popular enter- the future. The lyrics of the specially to get the message across as well as tainer Mark de Lacy, aka ‘The Minstrel’ to written songs like ‘Hiwi the Kiwi Goes acknowledge supporters and publish undertake an in-school programme pro- Fishing’ and ‘Paua to the People’ are students’ related class work. Satisfaction with Council high in survey FREEPHONE 0800 10 44 66 Data collected from 402 Wai- 69%. Waipa continues to rank Areas of concern for Waipa high standards of service, and pa residents surveyed in June very highly as a place to live by residents were very similar to the survey results generally 6970158AA has been collated and summar- residents, with 34% of residents last year, with 30% not very reflect that Council is meeting ised, with results showing simi- surveyed saying that Waipa satisfied with maintenance of these expectations,’’ Mr McNeil lar opinions of Council and District is a better place to live roads, 20% with safety of roads, says. Council services to last year. than it was three years ago, 53% and 19% with swimming pools. ‘‘However, Council is not Overall rating of Council felt it was the same, 3% said it Group Manager strategic happy with the condition of staff was 87% (very/fairly was worse, and 10% were policy and planning, Ross some roads and, in anticipation good/acceptable), which is unable to comment. McNeil says Council is of resident concerns, has similar to 2008, while satisfac- When talking about their justifiably pleased with the sur- increased funding in this area TE AWAMUTU COURIER, tion with the performance of quality of life, 61% of residents vey results and acknowledges for this year and future years.’’ 336 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu the Mayor and councillors rose stated they were ‘very happy’ more can and is being done to A summary table of levels of from 85% to 88%, and the with their quality of life, 37% improve satisfaction levels in satisfaction with various coun- Phone Office / Classifieds (07) 871 5151 performance of community were ‘happy’ and 2% said that some areas. cil services will be published in Office Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm board members remained at they were ‘unhappy’. ‘‘Waipa residents expect the September Word on Waipa. Owen, Frost claim intermediate bridge tournament Manager: Alan Price Editor: Grant Johnston Te Awamutu Bridge Club series has been completed. The Club results: Monday: J Carmichael 1, A Lancaster/M Reporters: Colin Thorsen, Dean Taylor, Cathy Asplin recently hosted a successful Julie Frost/Linda Sloan partner- Flavell/K Hobbs 1, B Chancel- Quin 2, P Hobbs/R Holden 3. Editorial a/hrs number: 871 9896 intermediate grade tournament, ship won the Monday nights’ lor/L Sloan, B Kay/J Frost 2=. Friday, gross, N/S: K Hobbs/ Fax number: (07) 871 3697 attracting 50 players from the play, while the Wednesday Tuesday, N/S: H Campbell/J L O’Connor 1, J Barry/M Kerr 2, Waikato/Bays area. nights’ play was won by the Seddon 1, B Sloan/T Bramwell 2, A Bovet/M Parlane, B Owen/R Email: [email protected] Club tutor Bruce Owen and Deborah Morris/Paul Hobbs O Johnson/V Pawley 3. E/W: E Knight 3=. E/W: P Hobbs/R partner Julie Frost took first partnership, with Ian Mclauch- Dowthwaite/N Cooper 1, O Holden 1, B Bourne/B Johnson 2, Advertising Representatives: place north/south in the morn- lan and Katrina Lancaster first Fallwell/R Roberts 2, B Benton/ B Purdie/B Kay 3. Handicap, ing session, followed by third on handicap. Fridays’ play was P Kay 3. N/S: K Hobbs/L O’Connor 1, J Heather Andrew, Dorinda Courtney

place east/west in the afternoon won by Margaret Smith and Wednesday, gross: K Hobbs/ Barry/M Kerr 2, E Dowthwaite/ 6937489AA Fax number: (07) 871 3675 session. This set them up nicely partner Marie Berry, with Betty M Carmichael 1, P Hobbs/R O Fallwell 3. E/W: B Bourne/B to win the tournament overall. Purdie and Errol Moorby first on Holden 2, A Lancaster/M Quin 3. Johnson 1, P Hobbs/R Holden 2, Email: [email protected] At club level the ‘Pairs F’ handicap. Handicap: K Hobbs/M O Irwin/S Gower 3.

J&B 1 litre Grant’s Tui / Export $42.99 Whyte & Mackay Gold WINES Canadian 2 for $76.00 24 pack $34.99 Moet & Chardon Club 1ltr $69.99 Johnnie Victoria Bitter $41.99 Cans 6pk Mission Range Walker Red $9.50 $15.99 Black Douglas 1 Litre Bottles 6pk Corbans White 1125ml $42.99 $9.99 Label Range $9.99 2 for $80 Blackheart Rum Carlton Cold 6x375ml Wolf Blass Red Jim Beam 1ltr 1ltr $10.99 2 for $78 2 for $66 $9.50 Stil Vodka 1ltr Waikato/ 5% Woodstock & Cola 2 for $64 Lion Red Waikato/ 18Pk $35.00 24 loose LionRed/ Smirnoff 1ltr 5% Woodstock & Cola

Ph 870 6211 bottles Speights 12Pk $24.00 2 for $68 $35.99 15 bottles Gordons Gin 1ltr Swappa: Cruisers We reserve the right to limit quantities. reserve We WEEKLY SPECIALS WEEKLY $23.00 2 for $68 Waikato/ 10Pk $20.00 Specials Valid till 1/09/09 or while stocks last. Specials Valid Seagers Gin 1ltr Lion Red 2 for $60 $35.99 Steinlager 18 bottles Fresh Choice Complex - Jacobs St Fresh Choice Complex GIFT BASKETS Available In Store GIFT BASKETS Available Ivanov Vodka Tui $29.99 BOTTLE KING BOTTLE 2 for $56 $34.99 7011627AA 12 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

Spring is just around the corner... Tainui player, coach DEALSA ONON WHWHEELEELS gain NZ selection Due recognition for Dorssers

Quality alloy base mowers BY COLIN THORSEN FROM Tainui’s under-19 $ netball team — with 675INCL strong Te Awamutu con- nections — triumphed at the Aotearoa Maori Or From $15.66 Weekly Oranga Healthy Lifestyle 12 month term Tournament at Minogue Park. Coached by Te LMC Awamutu’s Gaylene Dorssers, Tainui beat Tairawhiti 33-15, Te Raki Quality ride on mowers Paewhenua 25-21, Tamaki Makotou 29-26 FROM and Te Waipounamu 27-25, as well as drawing 25-all with Ikaroa Ki Te $ Toanga on Saturday, 3200 then beat Aotea 28-22, Ikaroa Ki Te Raki 12-10 INCL and Tai Tokerau 39-12 on Sunday. Or From $68.33 Weekly The hot Tainui team included Ariana Cable- 12 month term Dixon (15) and Jasmine Ride ons from 13-30Hp, HUGE range! Emery (19), both of Te Awamutu. Catch, mulch, side discharge. From the tournament, Dorssers was selected to coach the New Zealand ALSO LINETRIMMERS, BLOWERS, HEDGETRIMMERS, CHAINSAWS Maori Secondary Schools Netball Team at the Come and talk turkey today Trans Tasman tournament in Auckland and - we aim to please! Cable-Dixon made the Maori team for the second year running. Highlight for the New The specialists in the trade Zealand Maori team was beating the eventual winners, New Zealand 221 MAHOE STREET, TE AWAMUTU. PHONE 07 871 8838 Secondary Schools 40-39 7014949AA in pool play. Cable-Dixon had an outstanding tournament, pulling off the intercept TC180809CT01 that gave the Maori NEW ZEALAND Maori Secondary Schools’ netball Secondary Schools team representative Ariana Cable-Dixon. their one goal lead at the final whistle. tralia but the Aussies countback. Her team finished advanced to the final Dorssers says Cable- second equal with Aus- against NZSS on goal Dixon plays with maturity beyond her years either at centre or wing defence. ‘‘As a centre she balances the court really well and has good links with her WA and shooters. ‘‘When at WD, she again works well with the GD and centre on defence, forcing oppon- ents away from the circle edge — creating diagonal passes which are easily intercepted. ‘‘She has a very good vertical jump, enabling her to take intercepts cleanly and has the vision to look down court for a clearing pass on attack.’’ Cable-Dixon plays for the young and exciting College Senior A team, who have improved with every game throughout the season. Although Jasmine Emery missed out on Maori Secondary Schools team selection, Dorssers says she is a dynamic player who uses her speed well both at centre and wing attack. ‘‘She uses strong, short, sharp movements to work her way onto the circle edge to feed her shooters and has the vision to release the ball and put her shooters into that space. She does the basics well and makes the game look simple.’’ Emery plays in the midcourt for the high- flying Te Awamutu TC180809SP12 premier grade WAIKATO RED wing-attack Jasmine Emery being promotion-relegation called on to defend at the national under-19 age round winners RSN

7011771AA group tournament. See story page 13. Henry Morgan Builders. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 13 Young Chatfield shooting RUGBY DRAW to netball prominence SATURDAY, 22nd AUGUST , 2009 6th Grade BY COLIN THORSEN TAS Sharks v Korakonui, ALBERT 5 10am; TAS Bears v PIR Black, ALBERT 6 10am; Vanessa Chatfield’s netball is coming along TAS Leopards v Ohaupo, ALBERT 5 9am; in leaps and bounds after a stint playing for Waikato’s Lois Muir team. TAS Panthers v PIR White, ALBERT 6 9am. This team comprised fringe Magic 7th Grade players and competed in a national competition, named after the legendary Lois Muir, TAS Lions v TAS Tigers, ALBERT 5 11am; in which each region entered teams. TAS Cats v PIR Black, ALBERT 6 11am; The experience of playing at that level had a bonus spin-off for 19-year-old KIHI Rascals v Marist, KIHIKIHI 1 10am; Chatfield. PIR White – Bye. Waikato Under-19 Red team coach, 8th Grade Gaylene Dorssers says the talented teenager was an obvious choice for captain of her TAS Eagles v KORA Wolves, ALBERT 3A 9am; team at the New Zealand Age Groups TAS Bulldogs v KORA Cougars, ALBERT tournament at Waitakere Stadium. ‘‘Vanessa shows leadership qualities and 3B 9am; TAS Wildcats v Pirongia, ALBERT leads by example. 3A 10am; TAS Falcons v OHAU Yellow, ‘‘Her height and athleticism are her ALBERT 3B 10am; OHAU Black – Bye. strengths in the shooting circle. She moves around the court with ease and is an 9th Grade excellent target to feed at GA or GS.’’ TAS Broncos v Marist, ALBERT 4A 9am; TAS Chatfield plays for Verdettes 1 but has managed a couple of games for COGS 1, the Knights v Ohaupo, ALBERT 4B 10am; team she helped win last year’s Te Awamutu Kihikihi v Pirongia, KIHIKIHI 1A 10am. premier final. The Waikato Red team, also including Te 10th Grade Awamutu players Ariana Cable-Dixon (C, TAS Jets v PIR Black, ALBERT 4A 11am; WD, WA) and Jasmine Emery (WA, C) TAS Bombers v TAS Gunners, ALBERT 4A finished 11th out of 17 teams with a two wins, four loss record. 10am; TAS Rockets v PIR White, ALBERT 4B 11am. 7002324AA Unfortunately for Waikato, they struck Final games for Te Awamutu Junior Rugby 2009 tournament winners Auckland/Waitakere first up — going down 40-21. 11TH, 12TH & 13TH GRADES The second game of the day was against a newly formed Eastern North team from SEE YOUR COACH FOR DETAILS. Gisborne. After the disappointing start to the day, the team rallied to demolish Eastern 51-14. Dorssers says the girls worked well together as a team, gaining many turnovers CFP Te Awamutu from their well drilled zone defence. VANESSA CHATFIELD playing for 2008 champions COGS I against RSN Henry The shooters performed well, too, Morgan Builders in last year’s Te Awamutu premier final. NETBALL CENTRE averaging 82% for the game. On day two, Waikato needed to win both 46-32 to Tasman. quarter 11-10. SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST, 2009 their games to finish in the top eight. Waikato made a promising start against On day three, Waikato lost to Auckland/ 9.00: They went down 42-35 to Otago, having Tasman, being on level terms (11-all) at the Waitakere II 33-28 but finished on a positive TAI Soldiers (B2-FINAL) TAS Spartanz Liz and Sandy, led 29-28 going into the final quarter, and lost end of the first quarter and won the third note beating Bay of Plenty 30-20. AI Aces v Pirongia AMP, RSN ICB (A1- FINAL) Te Taumata ki Parawera Jen and Katie, Pirongia Sincerity v Pirongia Meat Eaters Old Girls, TAC Best Boys (B1-FINAL) TA Marist Misﬁ ts Kylie and Simone, TAS Social v TAC 9B, TAI Golden Bullets v TAS Tornados, TAI Burples v TAI Stormers. 9.50: TAS Mini Magic (C3- FINAL) TAPS Kelly & Bryant You scorescore more more with with 2004’s 2004’s Pumas Tene and Colein, TA Marist Kutamata v TAC 10B, TAS ASB (A2-FINAL) Comrades Social Gaeleen and Mihi, TA Coll OCK v St Pats Social, TAPS Vetent Groovy Kids (D3 – FINAL) St Pats Silver Diane and Christine, TAI Gorgeous Warriors 2004 NISSAN MARCH 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 2004 HONDA CRV v Pirongia Macs Meat Stormers, TAI Dubz Up v TAC Red, Pekerau Pandas v Pirongia Flyers. 5 door hatch, 1.3 auto, ABS brakes, 5 door hatch, 1.8 auto, NZ new, airbags, 5 door sport, 2.4 auto, NZ new, ABS 2 airbags, air con, CD player ABS, air con, CD player. brakes, air con, alloys, CD player, sunroof, 10.40: St Pats Blue (C1 – FINAL) TAI Hot Chocs Jackie tow bar, airbags, cruise control. and Gwen, TAS Corboy Earthmovers v TAS Kelly and Bryant, PR FINAL: 11.00am Shiloh Rua (PR – FINAL) Tigers Royale Sandy and Sue, TAC Senior B v Cogs Zone, TAC 9A (A3-FINAL) TAS Guthrie Bowron Tracey and Corrina, TAS Dawn til Dusk v Pirongia FIL, TAPS Mini Devils v TAS Tweenies, Paterangi Comrades v Korokonui Cats. 11.30: Sacred Heart Girls College (C2- FINAL) TAS Mbar Tania and Chicayla, TAC 10A v TAS Paul Kay Dental, Comrades Juniors v TAC Team Kool, TAPS Colourplus Chocoholics (D2 – FINAL) TAPS Elevations Superstars $10,500 $15,990 $24,990 Gaeleen and Raewyn, Pirongia RD1 v TAS Pythons, St Pats Red v Pirongia Ray White Troopers, Pirongia Stars v Nominated Future Fern Team. 2004 HONDA ACCORD EURO 2004 HONDA CIVIC 2006 HONDA JAZZ 12.20: Pokuru Poppies (D1 – FINAL) Te Pahu Service 4 door, 2.4 auto, NZ new, front & side 5 door hatch, 1.7 manual, NZ new, air 5 door hatch, 1.3 CVT, NZ new, Centre Strikers Christine and Katie, TA Marist Green airbags, ABS brakes, climate air, VSA, con, 2 airbags, ABS brakes, CD player. dual airbags, ABS brakes, air con, v Cogs Supreme, RSN Fairview Windows and Doors v alloy wheels. CD player. Shiloh, TAS Gyde Wansbone (B3- FINAL) TAS Originals Donna and Diane, TA Marist Fresh Choice v TAI Flames, Pekerau Piranhas v TAI Purky Nanaas, Pukeatua Magic v St Pats Green. 1.10: PREM FINAL: RSN HMB (Prem) Cogs 1 Linda & Cer ALL TEAMS ARE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN MATCH BALLS IF YOUR TEAM IS NOT IN A FINAL YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN UMPIRES. $19,990 $13,500 $12,990 DUTY ROSTER FOR 22/08/09 EXECUTIVE ON DUTY: ALL EXECUTIVES DUTY TEAMS: MARIST GREEN, TAS PYTHONS Ingham Honda THURSDAY NETBALL 133 Arawata Street • Te Awamutu. Phone 07 871 5630 6.30 Round Court 1 Kawau Tigers v Bailey Ingham Trevor Hose: 021 298 4271 a/h 07 872 1770 Court 2 PGF v TAS Ecolab www.honda.co.nz 8.10 Round Court 1 Cogs Pulse v TAC Snr A 7014551AA 14 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 Sinclair fast tracking to US Athletics scholarship fitting reward

Te Awamutu 18-year-old Laura 1500m at the North Island Cham- Sinclair flew out for USA at the pionships and capped her college weekend on a four year athletics career with the 800m bronze medal scholarship. at the New Zealand championships It is an incredible opportunity — improving her times from 2m16s — one that Sinclair says she hopes to 2m12s over 800m and from 4m40s to take full advantage of. to 4m31s over 1500m. She will join a select group of Aside from athletics, Sinclair Kiwis on similar scholarships in was the winner of the General America, starting the new aca- Excellence Cup last year for demic year on September 1. achievement in sporting, academic The scholarship is to George and cultural activities. Mason University in Fairfax, Vir- She played a lead role in the ginia. The scholarship covers all schools’ Stage Challenge, topped academic costs, accommodation three of her academic subjects and and meals on campus, athletic gear was second in the other two. She and travel to and from meetings. also received two awards at last Sinclair has to provide travel to year’s netball prizegiving — out- and from the States each year, plus standing player for College Senior all personal expenditure and is not B and most valued senior player — permitted to work over there. and took away a swag of trophies at Washington is the nearest main the end of year prizegiving for centre and flights are expensive. academic and sporting The Cornerstone Trust recently achievements. made a grant to assist her Green says Laura has an incred- financially, which the teenager TC180809SP14 ible capacity to manage her time. says was greatly appreciated. She US BOUND Laura Sinclair. ‘‘She could manage five to six also wishes to thank Craig and days of athletic training and com- Stuart Yarndley at de Lautours training sessions squeezed in petition, netball training and Chartered Accountants for provid- around academic studies. playing, dancing on Fridays, part- ing her with work over the past six Sinclair’s New Zealand coach, time work after school and achieve months. Te Awamutu businessman Murray to a very high standard academic- Academically, she is to study Green says the scholarship is ‘‘the ally — and she lives 30 minutes Sports Nutrition and related result of a lot of hard work and from town. subjects. dedication from a young lady who ‘‘She trained 50 weeks of the Sinclair will be joined at George has achieved across a wide field’’. year and virtually never missed a Mason by Rochelle Sceats from From an athletics perspective, training session.’’ Hastings. The two have only met on she has gone from being ranked Green says his young protege a handful of occasions, but get on fifth or sixth in the Waikato in her deserves this reward. great and share common interests preferred events of 800m and 1500m ‘‘I hope this sends a message to of running and cooking. a few years ago, to now being other talented sports people that Whilst leaving home to go to the ranked in the top three or four in athletics, and staying local, can other side of the world is a big step, New Zealand all of last season. have significant rewards. both girls are enthusiastic about She left Te Awamutu College ‘‘Te Awamutu College offers the challenge. They had to pass last year as the Waikato/BOP athletes a great opportunity that is exams to be accepted and they champion over 800m, 1500m and not bettered by the supposedly know a lot of hard work lies ahead cross country. She also placed more elite schools in Hamilton,

7018791AA of them, including twice daily second in the 800m and fourth over especially for girls.’’ COLOURING IN COMPETITION 7018807AA

NAME 104 George Street, Warehouse Complex, PHONE Te Awamutu. Ph 871 8540 AGE

Prizes - Dulux Dog and Paper Plus Gift Voucher for each category. Drop your entries into Guthrie Bowron by 3.30pm, Friday 21st August - winners will be notiﬁ ed by phone. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 15 Peace Cup XV cause boilover at Rotorua Te Awamutu subdue Bay of Plenty ‘B’ in mud-bath enroute to Cup playoff

PHOTO BY ROTORUA DAILY POST PHOTO BY ROTORUA DAILY POST MUD splattered Te Awamutu Peace Cup winger Inoke Tuibua attempts to halt the BAY OF PLENTY Development No. 8 Ziggy Fisiihoi in possession against Te Awamutu progress of Bay of Plenty Development’s Tofu Pomalu on a water-logged Kuirau Park, Peace Cup team at Kuirau Park, Rotorua. Te Awamutu players pictured, from left, are Rotorua. Thomas Bird, Cohen Masson and Inoke Tuibua.

BY COLIN THORSEN couple from Pirongia and one Ohaupo player Te Awamutu dominated the first half to The Bay rung the changes at halftime and adding their weight. such an extent the Bay only ventured out of closed to within two points with a try and Te Awamutu Rugby Sub Union served a Ecstatic Te Awamutu head coach, David their own territory a handful of times in the penalty. warning to Peace Cup holders Hamilton — Fox says his team celebrated the win into the atrocious conditions. Te Awamutu’s spirit and courage in beating Bay of Plenty Development 10-8 at early hours of Sunday morning. The visitors scored in the 10th minute defence, led by captain Jono Armstrong and Rotorua’s Kuirau Park on Saturday. ‘‘We enjoyed the victory but we must now when first five Thomas Bird put Mark Murray replacement second five Terry White, was It was a massive boilover, particularly in bank it and get straight back on the horse and into a gap with a short pass. Murray drew the outstanding over the final 20 minutes to pull light of the fact that the Bay of Plenty focus on the Cup challenge.’’ fullback and sent wing Inoke Tuibua in for the off the win. Steamers are the only unbeaten team after Fox was reluctant to single any of his try handy to the posts for Bird to convert. The forward pack held their own in all three rounds of the Air New Zealand Cup and players out, preferring to acknowledge that all Bird extended the lead to 10-0 with an facets. Among the standouts were young props the Bay Development team are their union’s B 22 had played their part in what could well outstanding penalty from 35 metres out of the Craig Mora and Blake Morgan, and locks side. have been an historical victory. mud. Daniel Gujer and Lucas Quinn. In stark contrast, Te Awamutu are a The coach was unsure whether Te Awa- Astute tactical kicking from Bird and The midfield back pairing of Mark Murray mixture of mainly Te Awamutu Sports and mutu had become the first sub union side to fullback Ryan Meacheam kept the Bay pinned and James Hemara also played a key role both Otorohanga premier club players, with a ever beat an Air New Zealand Cup B side. in the south-west corner. on attack and defence. 149TC501-07

We provide a diverse range of services: The Chromagen system is • Plumbing • Concrete cutting and core drilling a complete solar hot water • Gasﬁ tting • Truck Hire and Cartage system package with the unique solar smart electronic • Drainage • Site Preparation management system • Sand Pads • Digger Work - offering maximum efﬁ ciency and constant hot water supply.

PH/FAX 870 2987 For more information call Singleton and Hansen Glenn Rawson Master or visit www.solarhotwater.co.nz Plumbers 027 222 7590 Clayton Douglas

027 577 5699 275TC502-07 129 Market St, Te Awamutu Ph 871 7099 Fax 871 8435

092TC502-08

Shaun Higginson LAND OWNERS! IF YOU NEED TO: LTD • Subdivide your property (we specialise in rural and small residential subdivisions) * NEW ROOFS * * CLADDING * • Locate your existing boundary pegs * MAINTENANCE * * REPLACEMENT ROOFS * • Submit ‘as built’ information to Councils (for engineering works) * REPAIRS * * SPOUTING/GUTTERING * • Provide site plans for development Stuart Lennox, Director B Surv. MNZIS Phone 07 871 3311 m. 021 024 41697 Registered Professional Surveyor Mobile 0275 871331 a. PO Box 670, Te Awamutu Member - Consulting Surveyors of NZ Email [email protected] e. anyanglerooﬁ [email protected] 195 LORNE STREET, TE AWAMUTU Web www.straightlinesurveying.co.nz

7012360AA 16 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

SECTION DEVELOPMENT

Paving & Landscaping Wayne Hewitt Design and Build... LANDSCAPING WAIKATO BOBCAT Gardens, patios, & DIGGER SERVICES fences and driveways I Fencing ~ Concrete, hotmix or I Paving Shayne & Denise Hamilton 021 846 109 cobblestones I Garden Edging Owner/Operator I Retaining Walls Ph 871 3894 Mobile 0274 968 095 I All Landscaping Fax 871 4459 Phone 07 872 2660 Requirements

Phone 872 1833 Mobile 021 379 892 011TC502/05 293TC502/04 Email: [email protected] 088TC501/01

W.S.D. WAIPA SITE DEVELOPMENT “Your pool All site and roading developments undertaken is our business”

Farm roads formed and metalled. Complete road maintenance equipment available. Milling - Stabilization - Base Construction ing - Seal Prep and Sealing Pool and Spa Supplies SServicingervic ththee Waipa for 35 yeyearsars Sealing specialists Landscape Lane Sealing of roads, driveways and carparks 424 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Phone 870 3906 Triangle Bitumen Ltd BTL Phone (07) 871 7858 or 0274 752 339 John 027 277 1910 164TC500-06 109TC501/05 TOWN AND AROUND MOBILE DENTURE JD Appliances Ltd. Authorised SERVICE Repairs and Service Service Centre My name is Peter. I have 30 years experience in the making of dentures. Repairs from local IT professional Dishwashers, Dryers, I can come to you and see you in Virus detection and removal Fridges, Freezers, the comfort of your own home. Mobile upgrades, repairs, I offer a free consultation: P.C and Laptop sales Stoves, Cooktops, Installations services -Full sets Washing Machines FOR: -Relines - tightening -Partial dentures (plastic and metal) Phone: 149TC502-07 303TC500-07 870 1550 Phone Peter (0800) 000-284 Mobile (021) 151-6281 027 515 6996 206TC501-06

VANCE winiata T.A. TILES 07 873 1777 / 027 290 8776 [email protected] REGISTERED PROPERTY VALUER Interior/Exterior Painting WIN $400 residential rural commercial Wallpapering PURCHASE OVER $100 ON SELECTED TILES & GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN $400 CASH. ENDS 31 AUGUST Spray Painting P: 021 866 944 or 07 870 6170 Visit our showroom at: Ph. 07 870 1520 E: [email protected] 249TC500-05 Fax. 07 870 1521 25 ROCHE STREET, TE AWAMUTU Cnr Bond/Benson Rds [email protected] IAN. 027 443 4379

318TC503-06 GAS DRAINLAYING PLUMBING SOLAR PLUMBING “One call does it all” Urban andand Rural Rural Specialists Specialists John Wood 0274 778 736 Matt Blank 0272 256 666 Affordable air conditioning • Plumbing • Spouting www.pratts.co.nz to suit ALL budgets • Gas Fitting • Heating • Drainage • Water Tanks Guaranteed to beat any quoted price* Master 07 870 5020 *same size and quality unit • Roofing • Plumbing Supplies Plumbers 0800 772887 No interest ﬁ nance available 100 Roche Street Te Awamutu Call NOW for a FREE quote Visit our showroom today 0800 654 002 Open Saturday 9-12 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 17

Meetings To Let For Sale Grazing Te Awamutu FLATS, two bedroom CONVENTIONAL bales, x Te Awamutu with carport $210 and OAK DESK 500, good quality, not MAIZE Junior Cricket Motorcycle Club $170 weekly, bond and LARGE excellent con- spoilt by rain, $800 + SILAGE bales for sale, FORMAL NOTICES Club references. Phone (027) dition. Phone (07) GST, can deliver. Phone 320kg dm, $125 loaded. ANNUAL GENERAL ANNUAL GENERAL 483-9890 and 871-4628 a/h. 827-8923. 871-7156 or (027) 417-7665. Phone (07) 871-8677 or MEETING FOUR bedroom house, (021) 937-393. Deaths Deaths MEETING full basement, $330 p/wk. For Sale Under $50 HOOK, PATERSON, Tuesday, August 25 Wednesday, August 19 Phone (027) 589-6416. BOOKS, 30 plus, Glady Aileen (nee Sharon Mary (nee at 7.30pm 7.30pm LARGE three bedroom Mills&Boon, clean con- SILAGE BALES Young). Metcalfe). home unit, heat pump, dition, $18. Phone Cricket Clubrooms, St John’s Building, immaculate condition, 871-3849. SILAGE BALES FOR SALE 7012240AA January 12, 1926 - On Saturday, August 7007752AA (Pasture and Red Clover) August 14, 2009. Domain Road, Palmer St, Te Awamutu close to schools and town, BREADMAKER, model 15, at home. Much Albert Park, All Welcome $315 p/wk. Phone (027) CEL02BM, $40. Phone Phone 872-2726, 872-2718 In loving memory, loved sister of Lee and Te Awamutu. 412-8893. 870-5010. or (027) 495-4735 Dancing with Poppy Barry Knight, LONG term tenants CABBAGE tree $7, one again after a short treasured aunty to required, redecorated metre high, good plants. illness. Adored wife of Amy and Jenna. 7018885AA three bedroom, heat Phone (021) 250-7051. Wanted to Property & Home the late Winton Friend "Fought a brave fight, pump, carport, Whitmore FOOT spa, blue, hardly Buy / Exchange Maintenance (Barney). Darling now at peace, Will be Street, Kihikihi, $260 used $15. Phone 871-7208. WATERBLASTING - mother of Beverley dearly missed." p/wk, four weeks bond SINGLE bed, perpecta and Chris Johnson (Te BUYING Phone Ultra Clean RICKIT, and refs required. Phone innersprung mattress, 871-6662 today! Awamutu), and 871-9970. sleepyhead, $40. Phone Kenneth (Ken) Farrer. TE AWAMUTU COLOSTRUM WINDOWS cleaned by the Suzanne Hook 871-6013. (Townsville). Nanny of On August 14, 2009, RED CROSS • • • • • experts. Phone Ultra Marnie, Michael and peacefully, aged 90 Phone: 871-1899 Clean 871-6662. Pets • • • • • Kim Johnson and years. Dearly loved ANNUAL GENERAL SHORTER term, fully 6958675AA Leigh McClunie (New husband of Mary BIRMAN adult cats, NZCF Toni: (027) 431-7099 MEETING OTAWHAO furnished two bedroom registered, beautiful pets. Zealand), Ashleigh (deceased) and father home, quiet area, five • • • • • and Michael Hopkins of Neil, Craig and Thursday, August 20, Phone 872-7804. John: (027) 404-4909 MARAE minute drive to town, no Exterior Cleaning, Moss, (Canada), Jesse and Judith, and father-in- 10.00am pets. Phone (027) 631-6792. law of Sue and Livestock and Mould and Algae, Houses, Zach Williams - Hook at Red Cross Hall, ANNUAL GENERAL THREE bedroom cottage, (Australia). And angel Richard. Grandfather Poultry Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles of eleven Redoubt Street. MEETING Wharepapa South, $150 to her p/wk. Phone 872-2849 WANTED - 20 lease cows, COLOSTRUM etc, also External Fly and great-grandbabies grandchildren and Agenda: 6.00pm, Wednesday, preferably jersey or cross Spider Repellent. seven great evenings. SURPLUS MILK Azlynn, Lochlan, • Minutes August 19, 2009 THREE bedroom, garage bred. Phone Mark Ask about our worry free Keisyn, Kael and grandchildren. New Swney, (07) 873-0778 or Bococks Zealand Army Service workshop, recently Calf Rearing ‘keep it clean’ Caedyn. • Branch Report To be held at redecorated, fenced sec- (027) 287-5234. in WWII. Thanks to all year round programme. "Always in our hearts • Financial Report Otawhao Marae tion, lovely family home, WANTED fresian heifer Phone 872-1772 or staff at North Shore calves 100+ BW. Phone Lally. Colour all our Hospital (Ward 6). • Convenor’s Reports All welcome references required. Mark (027) 474-6917 For your Free quote 7017646AA Todd Hagan 870-6559 or rainbows and shine The service with Phone (027) 436-9715. Phone softly on us at night • Election of Ofﬁ cers Any enquiries, (027) 481-7805. Reverend Don Hall THREE bedroom, handy (0800) GO SOFTWASH until we meet again." • General to town, no garage, $250 Vehicles Wanted will be at All Hallows please phone ALL (0800) 467-638 We would like to Church, corner Katui All members and anyone 871-4199 extn: 802 p/wk. Phone (027)

6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 express our sincere Street and Seaview interested in our work 492-0888. SURPLUS thanks to Joy and all Road, Castor Bay on are very welcome. THREE bedroom house, a/h Tui : 871- 7205 the staff at Te Ata Rest Wednesday August 19, Pukeatua, $140 p/wk. MILK 0800 offi [email protected] home for their loving at 11.00am. Phone (07) 974-9408 after www.softwash.co.nz care. Communications to 23 Te Awamutu Information Centre 7.00pm. 4 DEAD A private celebration of Bayswater Avenue, THREE bedroom, nice WANTED Glady’s life was held Devonport, Auckland. (Te Awamutu Community Public area, pet okay, short term Phone CARS CLARKE’S yesterday at Relations Orgn Inc) okay, available one weeks notice, $280 p/wk. Deb Kirkham 0800 43 32 32 CARPET Alexandra House 6972253AA In Memoriam 6880180AA Chapel in Te ANNUAL GENERAL Phone (027) 472-3370. 871-4815 or DEAD CARS, CLEANING Awamutu. Glady is OTTO, TIDY three bedroom Colleen. (027) 490-1007 TRUCKS & SCRAPMETAL For your carpet and now with her Micky- MEETING house, 20 minutes from upholstery cleaning. John in the RSA "Thinking of you town, ideal family home. CASH PAID/FREE PICKUP section of the Te always. Miss you." Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7.00pm Phone 872-2506. Ph/Txt Andy: Phone Keith, Awamutu Cemetery. Love from your friend, TIDY two bedroom, ANDREW CROWLEY mobile All correspondence to Pam. at Burchell Pavilion - Gorst Avenue suitable tenants for front (027) 280-0790 027 453 7637 or 871-4930 2025 Ohaupo Road, Te Special Business house on shared Awamutu please. Births - To consider and adopt property, close to town, We aim to please Te Awamutu resolutions to alter the Rules of the Association. carport, responsible, Funeral Services. HALL. A1 Service Richard and Tracey Guest Speaker - Kiri Coulter from Waikato non-smoking, working Health PATERSON, (nee Murphy) are couple/person, no Wanted - Tourism - Learn about future opportunities in animals, references, $195 NATUROPATH Sharon Mary. delighted to announce Tourism in our area. DEAD CARS the birth of their son p/wk. Phone 871-7520. On August 15, 2009, TWO bedroom unit, Best Dollars ~ Lynda Izard ~ peacefully at home "Ethan Dudley" 7007219AA All Welcome single garage, close to surrounded by her on August 8th. Huge town. Phone (027) • Therapeutic loving family. Much thanks to our Light supper provided 589-6416. Massage loved wife of Ron. wonderful midwife TWO bedroom farm cot- • Nutrition 6981799AA Treasured mother of Isabella Watson. tage, Pokuru area, Brad and Toni. Loving Public Notices for health lockable garage, $200 Get that car outa there! daughter of Doreen Church Services p/wk. Phone 871-2746. • Herbal medicine and the late George and nutritional (Tony). Special sister TWO bedroom - single garage. Phone 871-6145. supplements and sister-in-law of Move Of God Colin and Jenny. Phil Stock Auctions LOCALLY OWNEDOWNED Phone 870-1052 and Chrissie, Jennie Ministries & OPERATEDOPERATED for an appointment and Bruce, Alan and "HEALING MEETINGS" Phone 870-2200 NATURES PANTRY Cath, Lee and Barry, Wednesdays and 6136317AA Ant and Leanne, Thursdays, Te Awamutu or TE AWAMUTU Glenn and Lisa and all 8.30pm, at Scout Hall (0800) CAR DUMP their families. Change your mind All Welcome "Will be deeply and Gardening & Empower your life sadly missed. Forever TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE in our hearts." Lost and Found Landscaping Thursday, August 20, 11.00am start HYPNOTHERAPY A service to celebrate FOUND - small but old can help with Sharon’s life will be sepia photo of couple Location:Te Awamutu Saleyards GARDENER • Stress and negativity held in the chapel of leaning against land- Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu RON Elder for all your Manakau Memorial rover in farm paddock, garden maintenance. • Conﬁ dence Gardens, 357 Puhinui found in carpark on July Sale Comprising: Phone 871-4282 or (021) • Weight Issues Road, Papatoetoe on 254-5875. 10, looks as though it has • Panic Attacks Wednesday, August 19 fallen out of photo Flatmates 11.00am Prime & Boners at 2.00pm. In lieu of album? Please phone or 10 Fat Cattle TREE CARE • Procrastination FLATMATE wanted $80 To Let flowers, a memorial come into courier office, GROUNDZONE Tree • Goal Setting p/wk plus power. Phone 40 Boners donation to the 871-5151. Care. Tree work by quali- 870-4135. • Fears, phobias and Leukemia and Blood ONE man’s work boot lost Store Cattle fied and experienced Foundation would be FLATMATE wanted, close TO LET 10 2 yr str & heifers aborists. Professional many more on Jary Road between to town, rent negotiable. appreciated and can be 8.00am-8.30am TENANTS 30 ylg beef x strs & heifers and friendly service from Self hypnosis taught left at the service. Phone/text (027) 319-1874. a Waipa company. Phone 7008168AA Wednesday August 5. FLATMATE wanted, ten WANTED! 30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers every session PATERSON, Phone (07) 829-5325. Nathan Hughes 823-8183 minutes from town, One Bedroom 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves or (027) 266-8811 Certiﬁ ed Clinical Sharon Mary. warm, comfy cottage, $75 Personal Crozier Street 600 Four day calves Hypnotherapist On August 15, 2009, p/wk plus expenses. $180 p/wk Photography peacefully at home, A BABY? Planned or Phone (021) 474-989. 20 Prime Lambs CarolSimons-Carol Simons - surrounded by family unplanned! Know your Two Bedroom 30 Store Lambs DOUBLE Exposure Adv.Cert.Hypn.NGH,HTCNZ after a courageous options. Phone Preg- To Let Rewi Street 12.00 Feeder Calves Photography - Weddings battle. Very special nancy Counselling A three bedroom house in $200 p/wk and family groups, all Available Thursdays 550 Feeder Calves digital, experienced only - booking essential sister of Ant and Services collect (07) town $290 p/wk. Phone Three Bedroom 1 Huntaway bitch plus calfeteria Leanne Metcalfe (Te 855-5779 - 24 hours a day. 872-7804. photographers, reason- Finch Street able rates. Text your Phone Awamutu). Adored IDEAL gift, Swiss Army COMMERCIAL building 12.00 noon In Calf cows & Heifers $255 p/wk name and address to (021) Mahoe Health Professionals aunty of Brae and watches - half price! for lease, alarmed. Phone Alexandra Street 110 CTP & I/C cows and heifers 896-702 for a free informa- Paige. Hyams Rosetown Jewel- (07) 870-4991. 870-4321 $270 p/wk A/C Client tion pack. www.double- "Always loved and lers. ADVERTISING remembered. Now at Cambridge Road 25 I/M Fries, Fries X cows, fully recorded exposure.co.nz. PHONE James Parlane, $300 p/wk is a great way to peace with Dad." Solicitor, 870-4991. $$$$$ Contact: Note: Additional calf sale Mondays inform your NEWSPRINT ends for customers/clients Paula Ryburn All enquiries to: about your business. (027) 488-8136 sale at Te Awamutu Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 Phone us today and Office: 871-8700 Courier Office, 336 speak to one of our 7019085AA Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092 Alexandra Street. friendly team at Te Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 493-3808 Phone 871-5151. Awamutu Courier. Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 $$$$$ Phone 871-5151 18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 Trade Services

6714319AA BRIAN Krippner build- Cinema Scene HEWITSON ing, Adv trade qualified, alterations and PLUMBING additions, maintenance, The Hangover expol/pink batts, no job For all plumbing to small. Phone (027) Doug and Tracy are about to get requirements. 255-5753 or 870-6462. married. Two days before the wedding CAR PROBLEMS Doug and his friends depart for a 24-hour stag party in Las Vegas. Friendly HOW convenient is this? Tyre and Tune Centre Phil, a married high school teacher, Service tyres, WOF, servicing, all has the same maturity level as his mechanical work under students when he’s with his pals. one roof, 21 Bond Road. Stu, a dentist, is worried about Call (07) 829-8710 Phone 871-3267. everything, especially what his con- CHIMNEY, clean, repairs, trolling girlfriend Melissa thinks. And or (021) 104-0459 parts. Phone Andrew Taylor, 871-5351 or Alan seems to be unaware of what are 871-4244. considered the social graces of the western world. BOBCAT CONCRETE The morning after their arrival in Las Vegas, they awaken in their hotel Owner CUTTING suite, each with the worst hangover. erato PHONE Blair (021) None remembers what happened in Op r 383-689. Trevor the past twelve or so hours. The suite Financial is in shambles. And certain things are Peters in the suite that shouldn’t be ... and 027 515 6519 certain things that should be in the MORTGAGE suite are missing. 07 871 1971 Probably the most important in the

6151460AA-08-04-17 BROKER Rosetown Bobcat Ltd Member of: latter category is the groom himself! NZMBA DRAINAGE Phone Christine 871-3176 No job too big (021) 545-302 or too small - WE DO IT ALL! Phone 870-6244 or Colin (027) 498-9022 Do you require newsprint paper? We sell roll ends HANDY of newsprint. MAN Available from our office; 336 Alexandra Street. Affordable rates Phone 871-5151 Phone 871-4072 or (021) 214-1876

6911406AA MEATEATER Farm Employment HOMEKILLS LTD RELIEF milker required, 150 cows, sole charge. Killing and Phone (07) 974-9408 after processing 7.00pm. Phone 871-9995 Employment Wanted

7014632AA FENCING FARM - Residential - Life- MTG style, for all your fencing requirements, experi- PAINTERS ence and quality guaranteed. Phone (07) 827-1849 Free quotes or mobile (027) 473-0001. ROSETOWN Painters for Phone (07) 873-7313 all your painting and dec- orating requirements. or (021) 072-0415 Phone (027) 482-5586 or 870-1481. PLUMBING AFFORDABLERATES Phone Colin Need help? (027) 498-9022 Phone: (07) 871-3176 or 870-6244 anytime KELLY & BRYANT CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD 6151524AA-08-05-20 Trade Services Do you need a new roof? Contact us now for your NO OBLIGATION, FREE QUOTE. INSULATION AVAILABLE Ring now (07) 847-9785 or (027) 495-0048 7015027AA

Childcare

HOME BASED CARE AVAILABLE Are you looking for care for your child? Kids at Home now has home-based care spaces available, part-time and full-time. Don’t miss out, CALL US NOW! WINZ approved

7012201AA 20 Hours ECE available Phone 871-7673 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 19

7011162AA

www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier Thursday, August 20 09.45am SHARON HOLT Shihad at Legal Tender Childrens Wed 19th Membership Draw Book Writer The Rock FM has come of age! Thurs 20th 1pm Housie Celebrate along with thousands of other loyal listeners when the Venue: Te Awamutu Legal Tender show takes centre Bible Chapel Fri 21st Membership draw & raffl es stage at Hamilton’s Waikato Stadium on Friday, October 9. Phone: Sally Shierlaw Sun 23rd Sunday Carvery 5.30pm Leading the charge will be New 870 2074 Zealand’s own Shihad (with The Living End, Airbourne and Luger Come along... we’d Mon 24th Membership draw & raffl es Boa) — which you can celebrate love to see you! by winning a copy of their CD Beautiful Machine. A gold coin Tues 25th 500 Club cards 1.00pm Steadfast Kiwi rockers Shihad donation is have always been at the forefront appreciated to help cover costs The Clubrooms are open to members invited of everything that is good about guests and members of affi liated clubs.

Kiwi music. Licensed CRECHE available HAPPENINGRSA THIS WHAT’S WEEK TE AWAMUTU They have never lost that big, 7001562AA ballsy, distinct Shihad sound. On Beautiful Machine it has morphed yet again to include more keyboards and technology and overall takes on a more breezy, melodic and fresher rock’n’ roll form. Four great singles already in One Will Hear The Other, Vampires, Beautiful Machine and CORALINE & THE SECRET DOOR PG Rule The World lay testament to We all liked this one, based on a the fact that the lads are still at the true Scottish story set in the 1930’s. TUE & WED 5:55, SAT 1:30, top of their game after 20 years — It is a charming movie which has SUN 11:30 and there’s another eight stellar With Churn having a discerning rock fan. Shihad are won several major awards. tracks waiting to back those up. pronounced industrial influence, Home Again! Simple but touching, gently G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA M Shihad have always been Killjoy considered their heaviest Tickets from TicketDirect. humorous, beautifully told and TUE, WED & THU 5:50 & 8:00, rooted in metal. release, with heavy distorted riffs; To be in to win simply put your with breathtaking scenery. Given FRI 5:50 & 8:05, Love Is The New Hate signalled The General Electric incorporat- name, address and daytime phone SAT 3:30, 5:45 & 8:00, a shift to a more alternative and ing a lot of electronics and number on the back of a standard to us by special arrangement. punk rock theme, and served up reflecting the nu-metal popular at sized envelope, address it to the ROCKET POST PG SUN 1:30, 3:45 & 6:00 awesome singles in All The Young the time and Pacifier being post Shihad CD Competition and make THU 5:45, FRI 10:20 & 5:45, DRAG ME TO HELL R16 Fascists, Shot In The Head, Dark grunge or nu-metal they pretty sure it reaches our office by 5pm, SAT 1:10, SUN 11:10 Times and None Of The Above. much have something for any Friday. THU 8:20, FRI 8:25, SAT 8:20, SUN 6:20 THE HANGOVER M THU 6:10 & 8:10, PUBLIC ENEMIES R16 Black Eyed Peas returning FRI 10:30, 6:10 & 8:15, TUE & WED 7:15, THU 7:50, FRI 7:55, SAT 6:25, SUN 4:25 SAT 7:35, SUN 5:35 The Black Eyed Peas are HARRY POTTER 6 M returning and The E.N.D. is nigh! THE READER R16 Celebrate the return by win- TUE 7:50, WED 10:10 & 7:50, TUE & WED 7:00, ning a copy of the new CD The THU 6:00, FRI 10:00 & 6:00, SAT 1:50, 4:50 & 7:45, 6979791AA E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies). SAT 1:20, SUN 11:20 SUN 11:50, 2:50 & 5:45 Transcending their hip-hop roots the Black Eyed Peas have Great Shows and Best Value at the Regent - your local entertainment venue for 77 years. become a global sensation and need little introduction to Kiwi audiences. Festival With infectious hooks, groovy Four Fine Films beats and an all-round stellar sound, Will.I.Am, Fergie, FUGITIVE PIECES M - TUE 7:45, THU 8:15, FRI 10:10, SAT 8:05, SUN 2:00 apl.de.ap and Taboo have won themselves a devotedly loyal A BUNCH OF AMATEURS M - TUE 6:00, WED 7:55, FRI 6:15, SAT 6:20, SUN 4:05 fanbase downunder. BRIDE FLIGHT R13 - WED 10:00, THU 5:55, SAT 1:35, SUN 11:35 The Black Eyed Peas are appearing for one night only at I’VE LOVED YOU SO LONG M - WED 5:45, FRI 8:00, SAT 3:55, SUN 5:50 the entertainment hub of the Pacific — Auckland’s Vector Arena, on Tuesday, October 13. Their current release The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) has already spawned great singles in Boom Boom Pow and I Gotta Feeling. Ifyou are Add to that other great tracks such as Imma Be, Alive and Meet Me Halfway and it’s sure to be reading well adding to the 18 million album sales the band is already this... credited with. With other top songs in their so are your repertoire including Where Is The Love, Shut Up, Don’t Phunk With customers My Heart and Don’t Lie, to name For your advertising but a few, this show is definitely a ‘must see’. name, address and daytime phone Black Eyed Peas CD Competition needs phone us on Tickets from Ticketmaster. number on the back of a standard and make sure it reaches our 871 5151 To be in to win simply put your sized envelope, address it to the office by 5pm, Friday. 20 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

Part of the family for over 40 years DEMONSTRATOR SELLOUT LATEST MODELS

FORD Fiest Zetec FORD Focus EYU505 EZH742

$24,500 $26,490

FORD Falcon G6E FORD Territory Ghia ELP300 ELF187

$44,990 $46,990

2003 FORD Focus 2003 FORD Focus 2006 FORD Fiesta 2002 FORD Escape XLT Neptune green in colour, air con, Dual airbags, keyless entry, Keyless entry, air con, stereo, 6 stack CD, full electrics, dual dual airbags, keyless entry, 5 speed. automatic, air con. 5 speed. airbags, ABS brakes, CD player. NOW $12,990 NOW $13,990 NOW $13,990 NOW $16,990

2006 NISSAN Tiida ST 2003 FORD Falcon XR8 2004 MAZDA Atenza S/W 2005 TOYOTA Rav4 NZ New, keyless entry, full electrics, 4 airbags, alloys, tints, CD stereo, Towbar, low kms, tints, alloys, dual 2.4L, alloys, auto, airbags, towbar, dual airbags, ABS brakes, CD player. 260 Boss engine. airbags. air con. NOW $18,990 NOW $21,990 NOW $21,990 NOW $21,990

2007 MAZDA 6 GSX 2007 FORD Falcon BF2 XR6 2007FORD Falcon XR6 Turbo 2008 FORD Transit Van 5 airbags, ABS, cruise control, full 4 airbags, low kms, alloys, Hard lid, towbar, 20” wheels, CD 1 owner, sold & serviced by us, only electrics, low kms. 6 speed auto, full electrics. stacker, air con, keyless entry. 11,000kms NOW $22,990 NOW $26,990 NOW $31,990 NOW $33,990

Now, what can L .M . V. D . do for you? 406 Alexandra St TE AWAMUTU P 870 2535 fairviewmotors.co.nz Grant McConnachie a/h 871 4578, m 027 485 4987 Paul Maniapoto a/h 871 4954 m 027 2493841 7015458AA