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Te Awamutu Courier REAL ESTATE BUYING, SELLING OR MARKET APPRAISALS Contact: Garry Maughan Ph: 871 7247 or 0274 725 602 WAIPA PROPERTY LINK REAL ESTATE AGENTS [email protected] MREINZ Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 7190260AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Pinetree praises community spirit Hook big one BY CATHY ASPLIN cheeky schoolboy - making a Over $7000 in prizes are wisecrack and backing off to ready to be ‘landed’ in the Rugby legend Sir Colin see what the reaction was Ngahinapouri School & Meads knows it can be hard from his more experienced, Community Take A Kid Fishing to make a name for yourself more serious senior. Contest this weekend. from a small town. While they both had some Saltwater and freshwater ‘‘You get bigger places clever comebacks it was anglers are encouraged to take poaching your players and it Meads that had the crowd a youngster to their favourite can be a struggle financially - roaring with his dry but I congratulate the Cor- comments about rugby, Waikato fishing spot. Entry is nerstone Trust on the assist- sports and life in general. $20 for adults, children 8 years ance it is giving young Te Sir Colin says he enjoyed and under are just $5. Awamutu sportspeople.’’ his time in Te Awamutu, A briefing for all entrants will Sir Colin was very especially with the boys on be at 5.30pm on Thursday impressed with the local The Redoubt table, and he (December 3) in the community spirit in helping was generous with his time, Ngahinapouri Hall. Anglers can the efforts of the Cornerstone posing for photos and signing also register at that time. Sports Achievement Trust items for future auctions. Entry forms are available and his heartfelt comment McOnie was born in Te from the school or by email: was one of the few serious Awamutu and started the [email protected] notes amongst his interview day’s proceedings looking at For further details see with MC, journalist James what made the town ‘fam- www.fishingcompetitions.co.nz McOnie. ous’. (Waikato) or ph 027 488 0456. The pair bantered on While some comments are stage about comments made unprintable - he did look at Christmas lights (and later published) during some of the people who have Te Awamutu i-Site late night drinking sessions, had an impact on the area TC011209CA01 Information Centre wants to the test against France, such as Brian Tamaki (and JOURNALIST James McOnie (left), trustee Christine Braun and rugby legend Colin complete the Te Awamutu rugby of old and the state of his ‘density’ church), singer Meads relax after combining their efforts for the Cornerstone Trust luncheon. the game today. Neil Finn, former MP Christmas Light Trail today to McOnie was much like the Marilyn Waring and former PM Helen Clarke. He likened areas of the Meads he also said he would have it available at tonight’s town during the 70’s-80’s to love to come back again.’’ Christmas Spirit event. Once Were Warriors and In all 180 people attended There is no competition this Survivor, while wife- the luncheon at Te Awamutu year, so if you want to share your swapping, spa pools and local Sports, with 13 of the year’s ‘Christmas spirit’ with the ‘famous’ spots also got 17 grant recipients in attend- community let the team know. mentions. ance. Phone 871 3259. But underneath all the An auction of memor- ribbing he was pleased to abilia and donated items Cover chosen make a return to his raised $6125. Former Te Awamutu resident hometown and happy to sup- Top lots included outdoor Jo Gallagher is delighted her port the cause. furniture ($1530) which was entry in the Yellow Art Awards His local knowledge later signed by Sir Colin, a was voted into top spot. meant those in attendance shirt signed by rowers Mahe´ The artwork ‘Our Way of Life’ were happy to share a laugh Drysdale and Olaf Tufte (which appeared in the at the town’s expense with ($1000), boxing gloves signed November edition of Rural one of ‘their own’. by Sugar Ray Leonard ($750) Roundup) will now feature on Trustee Christine Braun and a signed Dick Johnson the cover of the 2010 Waikato, says his humour and ability racing shirt ($700). A raffle to relate to Te Awamutu donated by Super Liquor King Country, Thames Valley made him a hit with the raised a further $700. phone book. crowd. Mrs Braun thanks every- Her painting showed a slice ‘‘James said he had a one who supported the lunch- of rural life — including a farmer, fantastic day and would wear eon, including Kiwanis who sheep, shearer, farmdog and TC011209CA02 the TA Sports shirt we gave helped staff the event. bale of wool, branded ‘Pinetree’. GUESTS at The Redoubt table enjoy Sir Colin Meads and James McOnie. him with pride. Like Colin See more page 3. Te Awamutu’s Got Talent Te Wananga O Aotearoa is Party moving to Events Centre staging Te Awamutu’s Got Talent tomorrow evening to showcase the talented youth of Party in the Park organiser Dean Taylor has alternate venue. lighting of Te Awamutu Rose Gardens will — and the town. made an early call in light of impending bad Community Carol Singing with Te Awamutu Te Awamutu’s CBD Christmas Lights and The smoke free, drug free, weather and moved tonight’s free community Brass and the Christmas Choir will commence Christmas Light Trail will also commence alcohol free event takes place at event inside Te Awamutu Events Centre. the evening’s events at 6pm, and there will be the tonight. Santa will be in attendance for the Te Wananga, Factory Road Mr Taylor says the long term forecast was for Opera and other celebrations for Te Awamutu children. from 4.30 until 6.30pm. heavy rain, and as the stage and sound hire Rose Gardens 40th Birthday and Christmas Download your Christmas Carol Songbook companies needed notice of what equipment to Spirit in Te Awamutu throughout the evening. from www.teawamutu.co.nz and join the family bring, it made sense to play it safe and use the The light show will not take place, but the fun from 6pm. I STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATION THIS WEEKS SPECIAL SUZUKI KING QUAD I ALUMINIUM WELDING 700cc, 4x4, auto I GALVANISED PIPEWORK “Your One Stop I STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION I FARM MACHINERY REPAIR Steel Shop” I HEAVY TRANSPORT ENGINEERING I C.O.F REPAIRS $8,995 PHONE 871 7062 I TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICING 7190856AA The Honda Shop 462 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 1317 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu (Opposite Dairy Factory) Phone 871 7317, Fax 871 7302 7190268AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 Salt Water Sports Fishing Your Letters KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR TUESDAY: 9.53am & 10.05pm WEDNESDAY: 10.38am & 10.53pm Global warming not a hoax THURSDAY: 11.23am & 11.42pm FRIDAY: & 12.10pm SATURDAY: 12.32am & 12.58pm Is it true that Professor de Freitas gave Federation of Australian Scientific and But so far nothing has seriously SUNDAY: 1.24am & 1.49pm our Continuing Education Group masses Technological Societies. challenged their analysis of an underlying MONDAY: 1.57am & 2.43pm of facts. each of the four reports asserts with warming trend and its connection to He failed to convince me that the increasing certainty that the globe is human generated CO2 emissions. scientists who contributed to four reports warming (now 100% certain) sand that Of course we would find it more of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate human driven greenhouse gas emissions comforting to believe they are mistaken, or Williamson Flash Change (IPCC) since 1990 duped the the are largely to blame (now 90% certain). that it doesn’t concern us or we are world with hidden agendas and manipu- The next report is due 2014. powerless anyway. Feather Rigged Lures lated science. Professor Andy Pitman worries that the But most of us are happy to have The IPCC’s conclusions are supported reports have to be extra cautious because insurance policies against fairly unlikely in most countries by most major scientific in the final stages all governments, includ- personal disasters, so why not support bodies. ing those with vested interests in fossil insurance against a 90% certain global In Australia that includes the CSIRO, fuels like Saudi Arabia, have to approve disaster? $13.50 the Australian Academy of Science and the what is written ‘line by line’. JUNE BRIGHT Each Music Federation presents top acts MIKE’S SPECIAL Following our concert Hayes — who played for us on which will take them to England hope to have available early next showcasing the Waikato Uni- that day, have just won the and Edinburgh, for concerts and year, in which we will be pre- versity music students earlier prestigious Royal Overseas study opportunities. senting more concerts featuring WATCH OUT FOR this month, I have now heard League International Scholar- I urge your music loving the music students. that the Leonari Trio — Maria ship. The scholarship comes readers to look out for details of PHILIP WOODS MIKE’S SPECIALS TAGS Mo, Edward King and Hilary with prizemoney of $50,000 our 2010 programme, which we TA Music Federation NOW IN-STORE! Car boot sale crew appreciate support GOLDEN RULES FOR On behalf of all the stallholders and the This market has been operating for over sis, Blind Sports and Foundation, Westpac BOATING/FISHING charities the car boot sale supports, we 25 years. All stallholders pay $5 and that Rescue Helicopter, Stroke Foundation, Take a proper lifejacket want to thank all the loyal folk who have money goes to a charity.
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