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NEED your financial statements and tax returns done PRONTO?? Call Sarah at MOBILE ACCOUNTING SERVICES (1994) LTD Phone 871 8080 or email me on [email protected] Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 6731476AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Toy Run ‘tiger’ calls it a day Airlifted after BY GRANT JOHNSTON climbing fall Grant Dunstall may not be big in Callum Graham, a 17-year- stature, but he’s got a huge heart. old student from Kristin School The 68-year-old organised his in Auckland, was airlifted to 20th and final Display Day in Te Waikato Hospital last Thursday Awamutu on Friday — the annual following a climbing accident at event that precedes the Child Can- Wharepapa South. cer Toy Run from Cambridge to He suffered a significant Hamilton on Sunday. The event here sees a range of spinal injury, but was reported special motorcycles on display and to be in a stable condition in an toys, games and donations accepted orthopaedic ward at the for the Toy Run. hospital. Such has been its success over Westpac Waikato Air those 20 years, each year the collec- Ambulance responded to the tion has grown and Friday’s accident, after Callum fell eight smashed all previous records. metres while climbing near The first year saw a half a trailer Castle Rock. His fall was of toys collected — this year a truck arrested to some extent by (on loan from Alan Baker Berry landing on one of his Farms, owned by a Kaipaki biker) classmates (who sustained an was filled with the equivalent of ankle injury and was assessed three and a half trailers full. Cash at Waikato Hospital’s donations also totalled over $4250. emergency department, ‘‘When I first started it off it was treated for a sprained ankle just to collect toys. I didn’t expect and discharged). cash donations and I had to race up to Mitre 10 where Brian Laird gave ‘Berths’ for me a couple of paint display tins to use,’’ Mr Dunstall recalls. wheelchairs The Toy Run itself has been going for 25 years and Mr Dunstall TC030309GJ01 Te Awamutu Wheelchair has done 23 of those runs and says GRANT DUNSTALL with ‘friends’ on his Honda Goldwing motorcycle ‘Misty Blue’ at Friday’s Display Day Wagon has a ‘vacancies’ sign he will continue ferrying children in Alexandra Street. up for its transportation service in the sidecar of his 1500cc Honda for those in wheelchairs. Goldwing as long as he is able. also run under that club’s auspices. children’s faces makes it all worth- Mr Dunstall says he and others The service, which includes He had the honour on Sunday of Although he is stepping down, while. have tried get the Toy Run to come collection and return, is also transporting ‘JJ’ Jones, the the event here will continue. He says the sparkle in their eyes to Te Awamutu, but traffic issues available seven days a week Ulysses Motorcycle Club member ‘‘I’ll be 69 later this month and and the smile on their faces when have precluded that from from 8am-5pm. who took over the running of the after 20 years of organising the they receive the toys would melt the happening. There is no charge, but if Toy Run a couple of years after it Display Day, I thought it was time hardest heart. But each year, when the collec- ‘clients’ choose to make was started by Rex Green. The to stand aside and let someone else ‘‘It’s not just the child cancer tion from Te Awamutu arrives at donations these are accepted Ulysses Club took it over after it has pick it up.’’ patients and their families who the Toy Run everybody is well and appreciated. been going for five years and still While it has involved plenty of receive them either. I have had aware of the town’s generosity. For more information, or to runs it. hard work by Mr Dunstall and children hand me their personal toy ‘‘We have had fantastic support arrange bookings, contact Mr Dunstall is a Ulysses Club other Ulysses Club members, Mr for the collection and you know it is every year. It never ceases to amaze Eileen Murray at 870 3136 or member and the Display day here is Dunstall says the looks on the a special thing for them to do.’’ me.’’ Francis Mason at 871 8998 (evenings). Rosetown High Court appeal rejection clears fundraiser A garage sale combined with cake and produce stalls is way for Pak ‘n’ Save complex start being staged by Rosetown Te Awamutu Lions Club, with all proceeds returned to The High Court has dismissed an application process and we can finally get the complex in Te The Plan Change for the project was community projects. by General Distributors Ltd for leave to appeal Awamutu underway.’’ approved by Waipa District Council in 2006, but The event is being held at St the High Court’s decision to allow the proposed The planned Pak ‘n’ Save Supermarket and the subsequent appeal lodged by General Distri- John’s Parish Hall from 8am on retail development in Cambridge Road to the fuel outlet will be complemented by a range of butors Ltd (GDL) with the Environment Court Saturday, March 14. Appeal Court. other retail outlets on site. in 2007 delayed further progress. Donation of quality goods in Foodstuffs (Auckland) general manager - In December, 2008 the High Court upheld the GDL appealed the Environment Court’s working order would be property strategy, Angela Bull says the outcome Environment Court decision to allow a plan decision to the High Court, which also dismissed appreciated. Phone Ces on is exciting news for Te Awamutu residents. change to the Waipa District Plan. GDL’s appeal. GDL then sought leave to appeal 871 2797 or Janet on 871 5898 ‘‘The people of Te Awamutu have been This plan change results in a zoning change the High Court’s decision to the Court of Appeal. if collection required. waiting for years for Pak ‘n’ Save’s low prices to to allow for a retail development, including a That application for leave has now been come to their town,’’ Ms Bull claims. Pak ‘n’ Save Supermarket on Cambridge Road in dismissed, allowing the plan change for the ‘‘We hope that this is the end of the court Te Awamutu. retail development to go ahead. On thethe other hand...

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6733133AA www.gemtime.co.nz 6733677AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 Events diary for March CRIMELINE Salt Water Sports Fishing Events in Te Awamutu and surrounding districts for March Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES as notified to Te Awamutu Public Relations: Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters ADD EIGHT MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR 6 - Dairy Industry Awards Dinner, Bledisloe Hall, Mystery since last week: Creek, Gate 3, 6pm. Dress code formal. Tickets $80 available Monday, February 23: TUESDAY: 2.40am & 3.03pm RD1. Youth arrested on two charges of thefts from vehicles. WEDNESDAY: 3.35am & 4.05pm 7 - Lions Club of Te Awamutu LJ Hooker Food and Wine Theft of a mountain bike from Spinley Street property THURSDAY: 4.46am & 5.20pm Festival, Selwyn Park, 11am-6pm. Tickets $10 pre-purchased, $15 reported. FRIDAY: 6.12am & 6.46pm on the gate. Contact [email protected] for more Theft of a digital camera, bag, CDs and makeup bag from car SATURDAY: 7.38am & 8.06pm information. parked at Fairview Road property reported. SUNDAY: 8.45am & 9.11pm 8 - Shakespeare in the Park, Memorial Park, Mutu Street, Te Theft of a Mitsubishi Magna (DHB405) from Carey Street MONDAY: 9.38am & 10.03pm Awamutu, 7pm. Free entry. reported. 13 - Kihikihi School Gala ‘Fright Night’, 4pm-7pm. Burglaries: Kihikihi Fruit and Vege. Biscuits, confectionary, 14 - Beading Workshop, Embellished Secrets Series at Te baby food, dairy products, toilet paper, insect spray and Awamutu Museum, 10.30am-1pm. $15pp (13yrs+). Bookings cigarette lighters stolen. Cambridge Road residence. LCD TV close March 10. Phone 872 0085. broken. Whatauri Road residence. Drum kit, stereo, binoculars, 15 - Kihikihi Speedway, 1pm, King Country Superstock cellphone, hair straighteners, hair crimper, lawnmower, hedge Get all your fresh Champs and Streetstock Teams. trimmer, tools, road bike helmet, three sets of car speakers and 18 - International Floral Designer Demonstration, John speakers, gauges and stereo from car stolen. & salt water ﬁshingﬁ shing Newton from Auckland demonstrating his style. 1pm Te Tuesday, February 24: Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive. $15 including afternoon Arrests: Man for theft of a motor vehicle and possession of gear here! tea. Tickets can be purchased from the Bloom Room or phone pipes for smoking methamphetamine. Man for breaching bail. Dawn 871 7450 or Marion 871 4882. There are door sales. Thefts of vehicles: Suzuki RM125 from Glasson Road 22 - Kihikihi Speedway, 1pm, Rosetown Midget 30 Lapper and property. 1978 Holden Premier (IQ5398) from Belcher Street Ministock Stampede. property. 27 - Balloons Over Waikato coming to Te Awamutu this year. Burglary of Leslie Street property reported. Paint and paint Te Awamutu Museum, ‘Inheritance’ exhibition runs to April brushes stolen and carpets and curtains damaged. 2, Roche Street. Showcases items from the Te Awamutu Wednesday, February 25: 166 Cambridge Rd, Museum collections that have been inherited from people of the Arrests: Man for sexual exploitation. Woman for intentional Waipa District. Small clusters of collection items will represent damage. Man for breaching bail. Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 4-6 specific donors who have also been significant people in local Thursday, February 26: history. The collection reflects closely the lives and lifestyles of Woman complains of man indecently exposing himself at her Waipa residents. For enquiries phone Nathalie Metz, TA Grey Street address. Museum 07 872 0085. Friday, February 27: At Baffin Street Gallery (Pirongia) Janice Meadows is the Arrests: Man for theft. Man for liquor ban breach. Two men featured printmaker for the month. During the second week in for burglary and arson. March, the pupils from Te Pahu School who produced Recall warrant executed. Man imprisoned for breaching impressive woven wall hangings for the Pirongia Mountain Art release conditions. Awards last November are bringing them to the gallery and they Theft of a wooden farm gate from Coulter Road property will be on display for the rest of the month. There are some reported. beautiful new prints from a number of artists and a couple of Saturday, February 28: printmakers who are new to the gallery. During March there Arrests: Man for EBA. Man for breaching bail. will also be deliveries from two potters - Clare Wimmer of Burglary of Fairview Road residence reported. Owner Raglan and Tanya Hollatz of Hamilton. disturbs offender who decamps. Handbag, cash, keys, digital Te Awamutu Museum - invites the public to be part of camera and cellphone stolen. Suspicious person seen in vicinity ‘Significance’ (a digital photography project) and share images and possible burglary of another property discovered. of your most valued possessions and explain why you love them. Attempted burglary of Chatsfield Drive residence reported. Then view your photos at the Museum, March 20-22. Go to Owner disturbs a male attempting to gain entry who decamps in www.flickr.com/teawamutumuseum. a hatchback vehicle. Thefts from vehicles: Shoulder bag, cards and cellphone from Chatsfield Drive. Wallet, cards and cash from Heaphy Street. Contemporary service at St John’s Sunday, February 29: *Terms and Conditions Apply Three men arrested for EBA. First contemporary service pot luck dinner at 5.30pm and Theft of a Honda CRF450 and Honda TRX450 from Great for 2009 at St John’s Church the service will begin at 7pm South Road property reported. 166 Cambridge Rd, (lounge) is on this Sunday. with praise, worship, prayer 24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 027 4711529. The evening begins with a and fellowship. All welcome. 6731335AA Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793

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TC030309SP01 SNAPPED: young anglers (back row, from left) Seth McGee, Leroy McGee, Kelsey McDowell, Lee George, Clara Weinzettl, (front from left) Amber George, Ryan McDowell and Ariki Barham on the Kawhia wharf with their catch. We’ll pay your on road costs and throw in a free Oxford openface helmet! BY CATHY ASPLIN seemed to chase the fish away. to get some more fillets on tion next month. Prices all include GST. On road costs cover WOF & 6 months rego, ‘‘Mother nature granted us a board and also expressed some The Kilwell sponsored event weekly payment amounts include all ﬁ nance charges, payments based While the fishing was a little window between the fronts concern about possible will be held on April 3-5 with a on 25% deposit over 36 months. Normal lending criteria applies. tougher than previous years, it passing through, but the fish starvavtion, however, the chil- children’s section, adult’s sec- Offer limited. BE QUICK. didn’t stop a group of children decided to go away, leaving us dren didn’t share this in the tion and prizes for each cat- enjoying their outing to Kawhia only with their big brothers slightest and still had plenty of egory (snapper, gurnard, kaha- with the Pirongia Fishing Club. with the sharp teeth. fun on board. wai, trevally, kingfish). Wolfgang Weinzettl, who ‘‘A seven foot blue shark ‘‘All in all it was a great day Plenty of spot prizes, kindly accompanied the children on decided to show a keen interest out on the sea, thanks to the donated by local businesses, are the Dove Charter, says the club in anything that fell overboard care of our skipper Dwade also up for grabs. outings in the previous three and we all enjoyed watching it Pinny. We are looking forward All fish weighed in will be years had been exceptionally swallow whole skipjack to the next outing and hope the auctioned at 4pm on Sunday, good fishing. carcasses in one gulp.’’ fish are a little more co- April 5 at the Alexandra Hotel ‘‘We knew we would eventu- Despite the crew’s best operative.’’ with the proceeds going to the 132 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu - Ph 871 3079 ally have a hard day’s fishing efforts to find some more fish at Children who are keen to get Pirongia Volunteer Fire Bri- www.wilksbrooke.co.nz and so it was.’’ various locations, there were some fishing in with their fam- gade. ILANA WILKS MARK PENNY Initially the children pulled very few around. ilies will be interested in the Further enquiries to Ricky (0275) 445 262 (0274) 310 880 in some kahawai and some nice ‘‘It has to be said the adults Pirongia Fishing Club’s annual (ph 871 9608 or 0274 950363) or [email protected] [email protected] sized snapper, but the weather on board showed a great effort ‘Take A Kid Fishing’ competi- Janet (871 4633). 6726552AA * LOW EASY PAYMENTS TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET * EASY APPROVAL THROUGH ALL MAJOR LENDERS * LOW INTEREST RATES + LOW FEES! NO DEPOSIT * MONEY STILL OWING ON CAR? AVERAGE CREDIT? WORK PERM? OK!!! NO DEPOSIT FINANCE TAP & LOW PAYMENTS TO SUIT!! 00 NISSAN CARAVAN 01 MITSUBISHI AIRTREK 97 MAZDA FAMILIA SEDAN LONG BODY 2.0 tiptronic, only 69km, upgrade to this stunning vehicle $5,990 1.5 auto, roomy little sedan, reliable/economical $11,990 3.2 diesel, 5 speed, 100km, excellent work van, $13,990 with full extras including alloys, 2 x SRS airbags, second car, huge boot space, full A/C, P/S, grunty yet economical, non cambelt, towbar, CD stereo full electrics, ABS, A/C, very tidy one owner NZ, test today! A/C, P/S, hard to obtain, ready to work! remote lock, tinnted glass, be quick! SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY

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Recent rain around the Waikato has significantly eased fears of drought in the region this ALL SUMMER summer, says Environment Waikato. Regional soil moisture levels are at about average levels historically. Soil moisture is an important indicator as if levels drop too low this CLOTHING affects the ability of the soil to produce animal feed and other crops. While January had less rain than average, falls so far this month mean February will be about average or above average in different parts of the region. EW’s monitoring of the region’s rivers showed no concerns about low flows, so it was unlikely any restrictions would be imposed on water takes from waterways. PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101 EW chairman Peter Buckley said the recent rain THIRD born for Vanessa and Wayne MacCarthy is Austin David, a brother for was a welcome relief for farmers. Cameron and Jordan. He weighed 3190g at birth at Waikato Women’s ‘‘There had been some real concerns about a Hospital. repeat of drought this summer after last year’s big dry. ‘‘The good news is that things are looking much better after the more extensive rain this month. Waipa Plan about choices, ‘‘EW will continue to monitor the situation and provide advice to farmers as required. ‘‘In the meantime, it would sensible if farmers challenges, consultation continued to be careful with their water and feed use just in case the forecasts prove wrong.’’

Three key words define Waipa ate, we are all ratepayers too,’’ Mr District’s 10-year Plan, says Waipa Livingston says. Mayor Alan Livingston — choices, ‘‘This must be balanced with neces- World Day of Prayer challenges and consultation. sary rates increases to ensure that all ‘‘Council staff have worked very the things that need to get done do get An Ecumenical Service at the Methodist Church hard and made significant changes to done. on Friday will celebrate World Day of Prayer. planned capital works programmes ‘‘But we must get feedback to The theme for this year is ‘In Christ there are and operational activities, to ensure ensure we are progressing the projects many members, yet one body’, prepared by the that rates increases were kept to a the community feels are the most women of Papua New Guinea. minimum, while not compromising appropriate to progress, taking into The Te Awamutu service starts at 10.30am, the high levels of service our com- account that compromises and preceded by morning tea at 10am - all welcome. munities expect, or their needs. changes may have to be made,’’ the Offerings will support projects in Papua New ‘‘At the same time we are faced Mayor says. Guinea, Uganda and Ethiopia. with unavoidable cost increases as Consultation for the 10-year Plan World Day of Prayer is an international required by legislation. A 3% rate starts on March 16, and a copy of the movement of Christian people in many different increase to provide for increased Summary and submission form will be traditions, who have a continuing relationship of depreciation as a result of the revalu- sent to every household. prayer and service. ation of Council’s infrastructural The full document will be available People from various denominations gather in LITTLE assets is such an example.’’ for viewing at either Council office or one another’s churches to celebrate using a worship Proposed rates increases for the library, or online at the website service prepared by women of a different country BO-PEEP next three years are 5.6%, 6.6% and www.waipadc.govt.nz. each year. 5.9%. See more about the draft Waipa Women, men and young people share the ‘‘We appreciate the difficulties 10-Year Plan in Word on Waipa on language, customs and music of that country at PH: 871 6516 • 184 ALEXANDRA ST

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BY COLIN THORSEN winning this deal.’’ Brindle also paid Dean Brindle caused a tribute to 1NZ minisprint boilover repulsing a champion Mark Edwards strong American chal- and his team for provid- lenge to win the New ing extra help when Zealand Sprintcar Cham- needed. pionships at Robertson The newly-crowned Holden Speedway, Palm- national sprintcar cham- erston North. pion was introduced to The Te Awamutu Col- speedway by his father as lege old boy proved cool, a youngster. calm and collected, By the age of 16 he was powering away to a fan- racing minisprints, tastic victory after the before moving into TC030309SP11 ‘King of California’ midgets. BREAKTHROUGH WIN: Dean Brindle on his way to national sprintcar glory. Jonathon Allard had He had four years punctured while leading. away from the sport, then The pressure was on ventured into sprintcars Brindle, particularly in eight seasons ago. He light of the fact that his enjoyed instant success, right rear tyre appeared gaining 3NZ at Ruapuna to be deflating with only Speedway, Christchurch five laps to run. Having and third placing in the two cars between him North Island Title. and USA’s Ricky Logan Since then he has certainly helped his recorded numerous wins cause. — including the New Zea- There was no stopping land Grand Prix 2006/07, Brindle, who left his South Pacific Champion- rivals in his wake while ship 2004/05 and 2006/07, trying to keep his tyre and competitor of the inflated. year 2006/07 — but had Logan made a desper- always previously been ate last lap pass on 18a dogged by bad luck when Greg Pickerill to finish TC030309SP12 it came to the national runner-up. DEAN BRINDLE on the victory dais with his title. It was a triumphant trophies. He had led the New return to racing for Zealand championship Brindle (33), who nowa- tigious New Zealand the short term plan due to race the past two years, days lives in Hamilton. Title. family and work racing one of the Salter He went into the Ginza ‘‘We have been trying commitments. Motorsport cars, but was Bargains sponsored for eight years to get the ‘‘We may look at doing let down by equipment championships on Febru- 1NZ,’’ Brindle told the some racing in Australia failure. ary 22 after a month out Courier. later in the year before Brindle took the ‘bull of the seat. ‘‘When I crossed the our next season starts.’’ by the horns’ this year, A new motor for his finish line I was Brindle was quick to starting his own team Don Ott Powered J&J overwhelmed at what I acknowledge the vital backed by 10 sponsors: Race Chassis car only had achieved. role his pit crew had Traffic Management NZ, arrived in New Zealand, ‘‘The win is a life long played in his victory, Arnotts Interisland from USA, three days dream that I have always especially his brother Carriers Ltd, Fleet Image, before the nationals. had. It means the world to Ray Brindle of Te Awa- Peter Glidden Honda, It was an emotion me to have finally won mutu. Hellers Small Goods, choked Brindle climbing the title.’’ ‘‘Ray is my crew chief Pavilions Luxury the fence to wave to the The win has already and the two of us make all Apartments, Adlite crowd who had just wit- opened up doors of oppor- the calls regarding the Signs, Robertsons nessed the Kiwi beating tunity. car set-up for each race. Menswear, Phil Buck- the USA drivers and the ‘‘We have been asked ‘‘We have got a great land Motors and TR cream of New Zealand’s to race in America but crew and each of them Group Ltd. It proved to be racers to win the pres- realistically it is not in has played a huge part in an inspired decision. Golf women off to flyer An opening day Ambrose and Ann Crichton. The Eva Findsen Salver was tournament marked the start of The three-strong runners-up won by Pirongia’s Eileen Camp- the new season for the women at team on 53 was Cheryl Forster, bell and Gwen Quarrie (SA) with Stewart Alexander Golf Club. Bev Herbert and Angie Way. a combined 60.5 net. The winning team, with a hot Scoring also matched the hot, The two Barbara’s from 51 net, comprised Beth Walker, humid weather conditions on Ngahinapouri, Hill and Edwards, Bev Roigard, Sherrill Lawrence opening day at Pirongia. were runners-up on 62. 6729652AA

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Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE tu Small Bore Ri amu ﬂe C WHAREPUHUNGA Section 64(4) Aw lub FORMAL NOTICES Sale of Liquor Act Te 1989 HALL SOCIETY Public Meeting, Wednesday March 11, 2009, Births In Memoriam Te Awamutu Marist The season starts on: WORLD DAY Incorporated, 3. 00 pm at Hall, Hingaia Road, HILL - Scott, Rebecca BISSET - Georgina of Wharepuhunga. and Connor announce Anne. In loving 136 Park Road, Te Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7.00pm. OF PRAYER the arrival of Fergus memory of Gina, who The Club range, Factory Road, Te Awamutu Winding up Hall Society John Shirley Hill, on passed away one year Awamutu, has made and Disposal of Land and Buildings Friday, March 6, 2009 January 23, 2009, at ago today, on March 3, application to Waipa Target riﬂ es provided Methodist Church 5.09 pm, weighing 2008. Always in our Enquiries to (07) 872-2726 District Licensing All new members welcome or (027) 495-4735 Bank Street, 3490gms (7lb 11oz). hearts and thoughts. Agency at Te Awam- Te Awamutu Thank you Isabelle Dad, Dawn, David and Enquiries - phone Jim Watson for her Louisa. utu for the grant (or Service: 10.30 am renewal) of a Liquor 871-4619 fantastic support and UPSTON - Graeme. 6734134AA TE AWAMUTU SPORTS Morning tea to the amazing nurses Licence in respect of March 3, 2004. Five A

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missed it all Alex. A 6729392AA To register please contact first granddaughter PHONE James Parlane, cil, District Licensing Bruce Owen - 871-3400 for Denise and George. Solicitor, 870-4991. Agency, Bank Street, Many thanks to Te Awamutu. (If no reply please leave a message) Waikato Hospital and READINGS Any person who is en- COME ALONG, HAVE A GO! Michelle Kingston- AND sittings by interna- White. titled to object and who LEARN A GREAT GAME! tional Psychic and wishes to object to the Medium, appointment. Check out our website STARKE - DERBY. Joel Phone (021) 158-3325. grant of application TE AWAMUTU SPORTS and Jordan are may, not later than www.contractbridge.net/teawamutu thrilled to announce 10 working days after JUNIOR RUGBY the arrival of their OPERATION the date of the fi rst beautiful son, Noah publication of notice Tane. Born at Waikato of the application in a Registration/Weigh in evenings Hospital weighing COVER UP 3660gms (8lb 1oz) on newspaper in accord- Te Awamutu Sports Clubrooms February 22, 2009. needs more ance with the Act, fi le a Wednesday, March 4 notice in writing of the Wednesday, March 11 voluntary knitters objection with the Sec- Deaths and crocheters retary of the District Wednesday, March 18 KRIELEN - Stephen Licensing Agency at All 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm John. On February 26, and more wool. Waipa District Coun- All grades 6th - 13th $40.00 per player 2009. Dearly loved cil, Private Bag 2402, (shorts/socks included) husband of Rachel and A huge thanks to Te Awamutu 3840. All grades to wear boots in 2009 loved father of Olivia, all who have This is the fi rst publi- Silvana and Theo. Age Identifi cation Required/Birth Certifi cate cation of this notice. Loved son of Nell and generously Player subs must be paid at Registration, thank you the late Theo. Dearly 6740836AA loved brother and donated their Secretary: Pip Annan brother-in-law of time and wool. 871-2980 or (021) 294-0617 Eddie and Sue, ຜຜຜຜຜ 6729937AA Deborah and John and Richard and the late PHONE your advertisement in Julie, and much loved now! Phone our classifieds and respected Uncle of team on 871-5151. Anna, Paul and ຜຜຜຜຜ Jeanette, and Nicholas. You have 6356049AA left such a huge gap in our lives. A service for Sports Notices Steve will be held on Wednesday March 4, at Southwell School Chapel, Peachgrove Road, Hamilton at TE AWAMUTU SPORTS 11.00 am. NETBALL Engagements MENTAL HOLLINSHEAD - SUMMER FITNESS YAMANAKA. Shona and David are ACADEMY delighted to announce ILLNESS the engagement of their Son Mathew to Eight weeks of FUN activities to Ena, daughter of get you ready for this netball season. Support, Information, Education and Terue and Noriaki of Advocacy, for family/whanau and Kashima, Japan. Starting night - Congratulations and Wednesday March 4, 6.00pm. friends of people with a mental illness. best wishes from the families. TOP TEAM GAMES IRWIN - ARMSTRONG. Come along and register and TE AWAMUTU Peter and Rachel are enjoy a free bbq with us. excited to announce their engagement to Venue: TAS Club, Albert Park Stall in Main Street family and friends. With love and best For more information phone Thursday, March 12 wishes from both or text Jennifer (027) 610-9147 families. 10.00am-12.00 noon HELP! WE need even more wool SF Waikato for our brilliant knitters helping with Operation Supporting Families/Whanau Cover Up, if you have in Mental Illness some spare, please drop it at the Te Awamutu Cour- Email: offi [email protected] ier office, 336 Alexandra Phone: (07) 839-7069 or (0800) 555-434 Street. 6734160AA 6742119AA Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 21 Board and To Let To Let Pets Gardening & Trade Services Trade Services Residence HOUSE, two bedrooms, ONE bedroom unit, 76 BLACK lab pups, $400. Landscaping BEAUTIFUL big room, large garage, close to Princesss Street, located Phone or text (027) AOTEAROA 4km out of town. Phone town. Phone 870-4553. rear section, has own 447-6679. TREE CARE DEMOLITION, 22 Cam- PLUMBING 871-3301. courtyard, parking but GROUNDZONE Tree bridge Road. no garage, $155 p/wk, AFFORDABLE RATES A1 SELF FOXY pups. Phone Care. Tree work by quali- BRIAN Krippner build- bond and refs required. Flatmates 871-6458. fied and experienced ing, Adv trade qualified, STORAGE Phone (021) 943-349. aborists. Professional alterations and Phone Colin FLATE mate, $90 p/wk, New facility, many sizes, PORTABLE sleepout, 3.6 x and friendly service from additions, maintenance, (027) 498-9022 plus expenses, Phone 2.4 metres, relocatable, a Waipa company. Phone expol/pink batts, no job or 870-6244 anytime (027) 450-4005. good rates, security and new, suitable for outside Vehicles Wanted

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6135805AA 871-3176 heat pump, large section, PH: (07) 856-7584 THREE bedroom house, Get that car outa Wheelie Bins PLUMBING (021) 545-302 $220 p/week. Please fully fenced, refs advertising phone/text (021) 044-8105. or (027) 608-1749 120 Ltr & 240 Ltr required, no dogs, suit there For all plumbing Property & Home to stand out? professional couple or Weekly & Fortnightly requirements. family, $275 p/wk. Phone Phone 870-2200 Maintenance (021) 042-6950. Te Awamutu or Phone Murray Bain Are you TWO bedroom apart- 871-8996 Friendly 6619312AA CLARKE’S ment, only $290. Phone (0800) CAR DUMP Service getting the (027) 488-8136. 6136317AA CARPET TO LET TWO bedroom appart- Property & Home maximum Very good two bedroom unit, ment with underfloor Maintenance CLEANING Single garage, internal access. heating, $180 p/wk, Phone 871-3620 For your carpet and value for Phone (027) 488-8136. WATERBLASTING - upholstery cleaning. Phone Ultra Clean Available mid March - VERY tidy three bedroom or (021) 104-0459 your dollars? 871-6662 today! Phone Keith, $235. p/week. home on small tidy mobile Good two bedroom house, Kihikihi - fenced section, nice quiet WINDOWS cleaned by the (027) 280-0790 TRY: $190. p/week. neighbourhood, $220 experts. Phone Ultra BOBCAT or 871-4930 Nice tidy three bedroom. p/wk. Phone 871-6234. Clean 871-6662. We aim to please - Adding colour Available now - Owner -Acartoon,- A cartoon, Equestrian erat $270. p/week. Op or graphic or logo Large three bedroom. HORSE for sale, 15.2 TB HOME Gelding, lovely nature, Trevor - Placing your ad in Small section - quiet and lots of poten- Exterior Cleaning, Moss, $300 p/week. Mould and Algae, Houses, Peters REPAIRS & tial, rising 7 years, some MAINTENANCE reverse : white on Contact Murray Wallis gear included, owner Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles 027 515 6519 black or colour 871-7726 or (027) 438-0126 over committed, $2000. etc, also External Fly and Anything considered Phone (021) 873-071. Spider Repellent. 07 871 1971 Phone Handy Andy on black. B.S.F.N. MREINZ 6151460AA-08-04-17 Ask about our worry free Rosetown Bobcat Ltd 871-3319 Firewood (027) 216-8688 - Placing ads two Public Notices Gardening & ‘keep it clean’ or three times (plus) FIREWOOD all year round programme. All Exterior Cleaning consecutively is 3 3 Landscaping For your Free quote DRAINAGE 5m - $160, 10m - $290 Johnny Nelson the best way for delivered. Phone (07) Phone No job too big 873-9190 evenings, mobile (0800) GO SOFTWASH WASHBRIGHT people to see it. (021) 617-349. TOTAL TREE CARE or too small - WASHBRIGHT • Free Quotes (0800) 467-638 WE DO IT ALL! MOSS, ALGAE, Phone us today for

For Sale Under $50 • Felling 6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 Phone 870-6244 or LICHEN TREATMENT • Pruning a/h Tui : 871- 7205 more tips and help BREAD maker, primo, Colin (027) 498-9022 includes booklet, $30. • Removal offi [email protected] Low Pressure placing your Phone 871-5235. • Stump Grinding www.softwash.co.nz Colorsteel classified ads. POOL CLOSURE OMLETTE maker, Kam- • Hedge Cutting Roof spray, Tiles and brook, spatula and book- Photography On Thursday, March 5, Call Dennis Clements MEATEATER Decromastic let, $30, Phone 871-5235. DOUBLE Phone 871-5151 TOTAL TREE CARE Exposure Rotary clean, pavers, the main pool will be closed ST Patrick’s shirts, small Photography - Weddings HOMEKILLS LTD Fax 871-3675 sizes, $5.00 each, Phone driveways and footpaths 6149964AA Phone 871-5221 and family groups, all from 6.00 pm - 9.00pm. 870-4537. Killing and Commercial buildings Te Awamutu Owned digital, experienced processing On Friday, March 6, the whole ST Patricks sun hat, $10, photographers, reason- and Operated Phone (027) 476-3347 6270795AA new sandals $15. Phone able rates. Text your Phone 871-9995 swimming complex will be closed from 870-4537. name and address to (021) or 871-7389 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. ST Patrick’s woollen jer- 896-702 for a free informa- 6150908AA-08-04-22 sey size six, $30. Phone tion pack. www.double- We apologise for any inconvenience 870-4537. Stock Auctions exposure.co.nz. Trade Services TWO winter jackets, size two, $15.00 Phone or txt SECTION WORKZ ADVERTISING (021) 169-7321. is a great way to TE AWAMUTU MARIST ALL SECTION MAINTENANCE inform your Grazing • Tree • Spray • Fencing • Hedges customers/clients • Rubbish removal about your business. JUNIOR RUGBY EXCELLENT grazing Phone us today and available, long term for TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE • Small Bobcat and tipper speak to one of our dairy heifers, experi- Phone 870-1414 friendly team at Te Registration and Weigh In - All Grades enced grazier, good con- Thursday, March 5 - 11.00 am Awamutu Courier. tour and water, ecezma or (027) 251-1414 Thursday, March 5, 6.30 pm and Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, 6415163AA Phone 871-5151 Sunday, March 8, 11.30 am free and summer safe. Phone Rod or Leann (07) Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Subs $25 per player Employment 877-8543. Sale Comprising: Vacancies MUST be paid at registration ROUND silage bails, 150 All grades playing in boots this year to 200 available, 11.00 am Prime & Boners THE HAIR SHACK harvested in November, Any queries contact Shane (027) 497-8534 10 Fat Cattle STYLIST Ngutunui/Pirongia area, required, full or or Richard (021) 404-764 80 Boners part time, must be com- 6740794AA $80 plus GST. Phone 871-9580. Store Cattle petent in all aspects. 20 Potter Bulls Phone Kay 871-8275 or SPARTINA ERADICATION- Livestock and 10 Ylg Jsy Bulls (027) 311-1800. AOTEA, KAWHIA AND RAGLAN HARBOURS Poultry 102yrstr&hfrs Career Training CELL counts rising? Try 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs Following a public notifi cation process, the Apple Cider Vinegar, 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs FREE Department of Conservation has a resource double strength with gar- lic. $462.00 plus GST, 200 A/C Client Licenses for consent to carry out Spartina control within the litres delivered. Brian 14 weaner Fries, Fries x heifers Aotea, Kawhia and Raglan Harbours. (07) 889-0528, (027) Recorded to dam Youth 16 - 17 438-9822. Five days of control have been scheduled to 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Enrol in our FREE be undertaken during the period 16th to 27th 20 Prime Lambs full time pre-trades March 2009 (Weather and tide permitting). PADDOCK COWS 30 Store Lambs training course and Information relating to the specifi c locations get your learners, High B W Empties All enquiries to: restricted and full car of Spartina within these harbours is available Immediate pick up license for FREE upon request. Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 while you learn! Phone Owen Watson Sam Earl 871-3316 or (027) 243-2376 Experience the The control will be carried out from an airboat (07) 873-6222 Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 493-3808 trades of building, and helicopter using the herbicide Gallant® in (021) 874-570 Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 plumbing, electrical accordance with the resource consent conditions. and mechanics. Gain all the skills The total area to be treated with herbicide is Livestock and Poultry you will need equivalent to 0.1% of the combined area of to choose the right these harbours. career and get a job. If you have left or Signage will be placed at access points in the BONER COWS WANTED are leaving school, vicinity of control areas and shellfi sh should phone ATC TRAINME not be gathered from within 500m of Spartina Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Te Awamutu to patches for 7 days after spraying. Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule ensure your place. For more information please Also empty heifers and potter bulls Phone (0800) TRAINME contact Craig Purvis or Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 (0800) 872-466 John Gumbley, Tel 07- 8581000. Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 Criteria apply 6738802AA 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Employment Wanted Employment Wanted FENCING FARM - Residential - Life- style, for all your fencing requirements, experience and quality guaran- Need help? teed. Phone (07) 827-1849 Phone: (07) 871-3176 or mobile (027) 473-0001. KELLY & BRYANT CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD 6151524AA-08-05-20 Employment Farm Employment Vacancies WEEDSPRAYER available. Phone (027) 712-5729 KAWHIA SCHOOL after 5.00pm. 0.6 PRINCIPAL FARM www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier RELEASE TEACHER ASSISTANT We require a New Applications are Zealand Registered invited for the position Teacher with recent successful experience of Farm Assistant. to join our school team Situated on inaYear4-8class. Te Kawa Road Gerry & the Pacemakers coming Fixed term Milking 500 cows contract - April 27 - 36 aside herringbone December 18, 2009. Celebrate Gerry and the Pacemakers performing at Hamilton’s Rostered time off Please send CV and Founders Theatre on Friday, March 27 — with special guest Shane letter of application to: Ag ITO classes Cortese — by winning a copy of the CD Platinum. encouraged The Principal We welcome return to Kiwi shores of quintessential Brit-pop icon Kawhia School Three bedroom Gerry Marsden as he answers the call from his legions of Godzone fans. house provided P O Box 28 Last seen here just over ten years ago when they played to sell-out Kawhia 3843 Applicants crowds around the country Gerry Marsden is looking forward to Fax (07) 871-728 can phone [email protected] catching up with old friends and making some new ones. Mike and Karen Unparalleled success came the way of Gerry and the Pacemakers Applications close on (07) 871-1618 March 19, 2009. early in their career when they had three consecutive singles - How Do You Do It, I Like It and Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying, reach the coveted No.1 spot on the charts. CAREGIVING VACANCIES Managed by Brian Epstein who also looked after the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers mirrored The Beatles with their early success, Two caregivers wanted in the Te Awamutu playing in many of the same venues including the famed Cavern Club area, for a male tetraplegic in a full-time Other great hits followed Pretend, Dreams, It’s Gonna Be Alright, and part-time capacity. Walk Hand In Hand and of course Ferry Cross The Mersey. Experience is preferred although All of these songs you’ll find on this CD — a great precursor to ready full training will be given. you for the show. The full-time shifts are worked in a 24 hour Come help Gerry and the Pacemakers celebrate 50 years in the block, and the part-time ones are sleepovers. business. We require someone who is flexible and can Sing along to your favourites, make some noise, make some fill in when and if there is a need. memories. Be there! Tickets from TicketDirect For further information To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime phone phone Maryanne Andrews number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to the Gerry on (027) 257-7439 and the Pacemakers Platinum Competition and make sure it reaches our McIsaac Caregiving Agency. office by 5pm, Friday. COMPLEX MANAGER We seek expressions of interest to manage our complex consisting of 21 units, a swimming pool, sauna and gym in Te Awamutu. Free Concert in The ideal person needs to be skilled in all areas of pool maintenance, gardening, cleaning, lawnmowing and have very good people skills. It is preference for this person the Park Trust to be able to live on site. We consider the working hours to be flexible. Please forward your application to: Mr Anil Cupta, Shop 3, Present 39 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu. Phone (07) 870-6211 Shakespeare in the Park

KAPA HAKA TUTORS Tena koutou te whanau. He panui tenei ki a koutou Slip of the Tongue’s mo nga Kapa Haka Kaiako mo te Kura Tuatahi O Te Awamutu. No reira whanau, mehemea ko koe tenei. Nau mai, haere mai! Tena koutou katoa. Greetings to all families. This notice is for two Kapa Haka tutors. Both positions are for three hours per week. The Taming of Please forward your resume with two contactable referees by March 20, 2009. The Principal 6729939AA Te Awamutu Primary School 401 Teasdale Street the Shrew Te Awamutu Or email resume to [email protected] WAITOMO WOMEN’S Sunday, March 8 REFUGE WOMEN’S ADVOCATE 7pm - Memorial Park Waitomo Womens Refuge has a full time vacancy for a Women’s Advocate to work within the Te Awamutu and Waitomo districts. FREE ADMISSION As a Women’s Advocate you will have a passion to work with women and children who may have experienced family violence. Liquor Ban waived in performance area from 6.30pm-9.30pm Be able to communicate effectively with individuals and community organisations. Please forward your CV and covering letter or for further information on job description to [email protected] or PO Box 163, Te Kuiti. Application close Friday March 6. 6731566AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 23

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Watchmen is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of A multi-layered mystery-adventure, “An absolute gem. 5 stars. the fabric of everyday set in an alternative 1985 America This is a gem.“ Times society, and the ‘Dooms- in which costumed superheroes are “A delight to watch.” TV3 day Clock’ — which part of the fabric of everyday society. charts the USA’s tension DEAN SPANLEY G This is colossal entertainment on a TUE 5.50 & 7.50, with the Soviet Union — magnificent scale. is permanently set at five Everything is here from the sweeping WED 10.30, 5.50 & 7.50, minutes to midnight. visuals, action, music, characters and THU 5.55 & 7.50, When one of his for- a story that promises to make this an FRI 10.20, 5.55 & 7.50, mer colleagues is mur- event film. SAT 1.30 & 7.50, dered, the washed-up (but , SUN 11.30 & 5.50 no less determined) WATCHMEN R16 masked vigilante THU & FRI 7.30, Rorschach sets out to SAT 1.40, 4.40 & 7.40, VALKYRIE M uncover a plot to kill and SUN 11.40, 2.40 & 5.40 TUE & WED 8.15, SAT 3.30, discredit all past and pre- FINAL SUN 1.30 sent superheroes. A lovely film, shades of the Academy As he reconnects with Award Winner The Color Purple, but AUSTRALIA M his former crime-fighting with a younger cast. TUE & WED 7.30, SAT 5.20, SUN 3.20 legion — a ragtag group of A surprisingly moving and satisfying tale you will receive a great deal of retired superheroes, only HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU M one of whom has true pleasure from. powers — Rorschach “This one pulls at your heart strings. TUE & WED 8.00, glimpses a wide-ranging This is the best movie I have seen THU, FRI & SAT 8.00, SUN 6.00 and disturbing conspir- in a long time. I think I had tears in acy with links to their my eyes through 75% of the movie.” “This is a must see movie.” “it was so MARLEY AND ME M shared past and cata- TUE & WED 5.40, THU & FRI 5.45, strophic consequences for good.” “Excellent movie.” Warmly the future. recommended. SAT 5.40, SUN 3.40 Their mission is to SECRET LIFE OF BEES M watch over humanity. . . THU 5.50, FRI 10.10 & 5.50, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE R13 but who is watching the SAT 1.20, 3.25 & 5.30, TUE 4.20, 5.20, 6.20 & 8.20, Watchmen. SUN 11.20, 1.25 & 3.30 WED 10.15, 4.20, 5.20, 6.20 & 8.20, THU 6.05 & 8.10, The Secret CHANGELING R16 FRI 10.00, 6.05 & 8.10, TUE 5:30, WED 10.00 & 5.30, SAT 1.00, 3.10, 5.50 & 8.20, Life Of Bees THU & FRI 7.55, SAT 7.35, SUN 5.35 SUN 11.00, 1.10, 3.50 & 6.20

Lily Owens (Dakota town, Lily is forced to label and a host of new Fanning) is a young girl take Rosaleen and run people enter their lives. who lives on a peach farm away to a town where Lily August (Queen Latifa) is that her abusive father believes her mother once the lady in the picture — owns. Rosaleen (Jennifer lived. She believes she is she and her two sisters Hudson) is a black woman looking for someone who run the farm and offer hired by Lily’s father to knew her mother and them refuge. Once living be a stand-in mother for then finds out the on the farm, Lily learn to Lily. woman’s picture is a jar make honey and many But when Rosaleen label. lessons about life as she insults some of the They find the lady who also learns what it is like biggest racists in their makes the honey from the to have a real family.

w Zealan Weekly for l Ne d Ba ya lle o s to Otoroha t Women R me presenting ng co a Ladies of Te Awamutu in th Day e Lif A e” Thursday, March 5 “ 9.45am 2pm Sunday 8th March 2009 Joan & Betty Otorohanga College Hall House of Travel Adults $15, Children $10 VENUE: Te Awamutu After Show “Greet & Meet” the dancers Bible Chapel 4pm at the Arts Centre PHONE: Jeannye Adults $5, Children $2.50 871 8667 Afternoon tea served Come along we’d love to see you! Tickets on sale at: A gold coin Te Awamutu Information Centre donation is Wool & Fabric Centre, Otorohanga appreciated to help cover costs Ruys & Co Ltd, Te Kuiti Licensed CRECHE available 6729683AA 6731352AA

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