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ISSN 1170-1099 Combined Efficiency Serving Your Real Estate Needs Buying or Selling Contact... Stuart Parker Madhur Lata Marketing Consultant Marketing Consultant 027 283 5928 027 679 2224 Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006 Phone 871 8700 A/h 871 3147 328TC043/04 A/h 871 3147 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Trust appeal SH39 claims another load Waipa King Country Life By Dean Taylor Education Trust is looking to The infamous State recruit some more dynamic Highway 39 (Ormsby community members as trus- Road) between Pirongia tees to continue the great work township and the of recent years. Ngutunui turnoff has Anyone interested is invited claimed another victim, to attend the annual meeting although this time only at 5.30 tomorrow night at Gyde pride was hurt. Wansbone, Mahoe Street. The driver of a BOC Last year was a successful tanker heading north one for the trust with great reports his articulated support from the community. trailer unit sheared from This was shown with the the truck and rolled into wonderful response to the Hair a paddock just south of for Harold appeal which raised the Mangati Road inter- over $20,000. There were also a section at about 8.30am. number of smaller, but equally The driver was able to valued, initiatives allowing stop safely and park in the trust to deliver important Mangati Road. messages to children via the Firefi ghters from mobile classroom. Pirongia and Te Awamutu, police and the Hazardous Sub- Fishing fun stances Unit attended Te Awamutu Fish and Game’s as CO2 gas leaked from popular Take a Kid Fishing the wreckage. contest is on this weekend at The road was closed Lake Arapuni. for some time as the Fishing starts at 6am on result of the crash, Saturday, with lines out of the although no danger water at noon on Sunday. emanated and the gas TRUCK STOP: BOC’s rolled tanker trailer lies in a paddock off Ormsby Road, slowly leaking CO2 gas after Fishing licences and entry was eventually pumped yesterday morning’s crash. The line-up of trucks waiting for the road to open highlights the high density of forms ($15 for adults, $5 for from the tank. heavy traffic that uses this popular back route. 073061AD children under 12) will be avail- able at the Bulmer’s landing headquarters from 6.30pm Friday onwards. Proud event Our magnifi cent 7 at Games The Pride of Te Awamutu Awards are being held on May 11 at Te Awamutu Golf Course. This annual event has become an important feature on Te Awamutu’s calendar. Nomination forms are available at the Te Awamutu Information Centre or the Courier offi ce. Nominations close on April 30 and need to be posted to Te Awamutu Alive PO Box 621, Te Awamutu. Overcrowding Te Awamutu SPCA is desper- TIM BRENDON SARAH MICHELLE LAURA PETER MELISSA ately seeking new homes for GUDSELL CAMERON ULMER HYLAND LANGMAN LATHAM HOLT abandoned cats and dogs. With cat numbers climbing By Colin Thorsen Both the netballers and cyclists Events these athletes are ing the evening session starting to over 60, the organisation’s Courier readers have added are among the medal favourites. competing in, with approximate at 6.30pm. Latham, Gudsell. resources are being severely incentive to be glued to their tel- The cycling team is much (New Zealand) times: Sunday, March 19: Men’s 20km stretched. evision sets over the next 11 days the better for having one of Te Thursday, March 16, 6.30pm scratch race. Final event on Foster homes for several Awamutu’s favourite sons, Bren- onwards: heats of men’s 4000m evening programme, starting at watching the Commonwealth don Cameron, on board as Ulm- individual pursuit. Latham, 6.30pm. Gudsell. dogs are also required - there Games. is no cost involved for the car- er’s coach and team mentor - the Gudsell. Tuesday, March 21, 11.30am: An unprecedented seven lo- ers, as food, housing and medi- same team that brought home Friday, March 17, 5pm: Silver Women’s individual time trial. cal costs are all covered. cal sporting stars are actively Olympic gold in Athens (although Ferns v the tiny island nation of Ulmer, Holt. 2pm: men’s individ- Visit the Te Awamutu SPCA involved in the Games - Silver on the track on that occasion, as St Vincent in their opening net- ual 40km time trial. Latham. base at Bruce Berquist Drive Fern netballer Laura Langman against the road this time). ball clash. Langman. Sunday, March 26, 10am: on Sunday (1pm-4pm) or phone and cyclists Sarah Ulmer, Tim Cameron believes New Zealand Saturday, March 18, 10.30am: Women’s road race. Ulmer, Holt, 871 5222 or 021 463 543. Gudsell, Peter Latham, Melissa riders will go ‘extremely well’ on qualifying 4000m men’s team Hyland. 2pm: men’s road race. Holt and Michelle Hyland. the road and time trial courses. pursuit. Final to take place dur- Latham. ST PATRICK’S OPEN 7 DAYS This Week’’s SSPPEECCIIAALL DAY SPECIAL Phone 871 4009 Honda TRX450 Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts 20042004 Kilkenny/ TE AWAMUTU Guinness Offer concludes close of trade Draught - 4pk cans 19/03/06 while stocks last $11.99ea Coruba Rum Smirnoff Vodka 073TC020-06 1 Litre 1 Litre Was $10,495 NOW $9995$9995 Peter Glidden Honda L.M.V.D M.V.D.I $32.99 $27.99 462 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu. 073TC012/06 Phone 871 7317 SSPENCEPENCE MMARINEARINE SSERVICEERVICE CRIMELINE 190 Bruce Berquist Drive (off Bond Road), Ph 871 7711 Rowers rapt to Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the fol- KAWHIA HIGH TIDES lowing matters since last week: Add eight minutes for Raglan Harbour Monday, March 6: represent NZ Burglary of Pollard Drive residence reported. Tue: 11.00am & 11.17pm Two TVs stolen. Wed: 11.29am & 11.46pm There were plenty of celebrations somely, as he was named in the Tuesday, March 7: Thur: 11.57am & - locally when the New Zealand row- men’s coxless four with fellow Arrests: Youth for burglary of Pollard Drive Fri: 12.15am & 12.26pm ing teams were named last week. Waikato rower Graeme Hill, Simon residence. Youth on four charges of stealing Three rowers with local connec- Watson (Wanganui) and Carl Finlay Sat: 12.44am & 12.56pm petrol, failing to stop and careless driving. tions were named in the Under 23 from Te Pahu. Wednesday, March 8: Sun: 1.15am & 12.29pm team to contest the World Champi- Carl (18) took up rowing at sec- Theft of cheques and cash from vehicle Mon: 12.48am & 1.05pm onships in Belgium (starting July ondary school and is currently work- parked at Cambridge Road address reported. 073TC017/06 20). ing as a labourer. He has previously Thursday, March 9: Te Awamutu Rowing Club mem- been to two Junior World Champion- Two youths reported for shoplifting from ber Graham Oberlin-Brown (18) ships. Woolworths Supermarket. was named to contest the men’s After weeks of training, competi- Friday, March 10: Enjoy good Health lightweight double scull with Peter tions and trials the rowers now have Man arrested for disorderly behaviour. Taylor from Auckland. a welcome two week break before Wilful damage to underground power cable Graham is currently in his fi rst heading back into camp to build up in Racecourse Road reported. & Great company year at Waikato University studying to the world event. business management. Most of the Elite and U23 squad Burglary of Te Ana Road property reported. Join our group exercise classes! Cameron Corkill (20) from Ohaupo visited Lake Karapiro over the Kawasaki KLX300R farmbike stolen. Something for everyone is also at Waikato University study- weekend to watch the North Island Saturday, March 11: ing business management. Secondary School Championships Youth arrested for theft of a car from Ham- He took up rowing relatively late and greet the visiting International ilton and theft of petrol containers from a We also offer (in Year 12) as he had been injured Rowing Federation delegation. Kawhia address. Individual Programmes • at rugby and wanted to improve his Lake Karapiro is central to New Theft of bag, two cellphones and two wallets Personal Training • fi tness. Zealand’s bid to host the 2010 World from car parked at Te Kauri Lodge reported. Nutrition Counselling • Sunday, March 12: Massage • The decision has paid off hand- Championships. Beauty Treatments • Theft of cash and MP3 player from car Vibration Training • parked at Lyon Street address reported. YOUR LETTERS Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu through Te Awamutu Police. GGROUPROUP EXERCISEEXERCISE PPROGRAMMEROGRAMME ((MarchMarch 006)6) 6.00am 9.15am 10.00am 2pm 5.30pm 6.45pm Sit and MON Pump Senior Step Stretch We’ve walked talk Vision Impaired benefi t Be Fit 10.30am Circuit Attack 'n' flex TUES Spin Step Upright Pump I sympathise with your corre- like one a minute”. Attack & Active from ‘togetherness’ spondent John Jones’ predicament. For two full days, between the WED 50’s Spin Te Awamutu Vision Impaired Group members FWD Diversion of trucks down Mahoe hours of 9am and 5pm members of Street, where he lives, would be the Chamber stood and physically and volunteers enjoyed a bus trip recently to THU Pump Circuit counted the heavy trucks (not vans Waitomo Hotel to share a luncheon with Te Kuiti Xpress unpleasant. If any action is taken by the or utes) that passed up and down Vision Impaired Group. FRI Pump Step Senior The Te Awamutu group was formed two years WDC in this matter, I’m sure Mr Alexandra Street.