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CARING FOR YOUR SAFETY Autorobot Straightening Body Alignment Systems 24 Hour Salvage Ph (07) 871-5069 Bond Road, Te Awamutu, P.O. Box 437 6777904AA Fax (07) 871-4069 A/H (07) 871-7336 email: [email protected] Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Magic gathering momentum Psychic show A non-profit clairvoyance Waipa Weekend provides vital step in buildup and healing show is being staged here on Saturday night. Jill Shaw says she channels information from the audience to give them guidance and clarity about what is going on around them. ‘‘Sometimes I can also channel information about their future or connect to people who have passed over. ’’ Marion Golding-Clarke provides information about healing techniques and invites people from the audience to join her so that she can demonstrate what she does. The show is at the Red Cross Hall at 7pm. Tickets from Gail’s Creations or at the door and refreshments are provided. Bras for Africa Te Awamutu store ‘Poopee Pants’ is supporting a nation- wide drive by ‘Breastmates’. A collection of secondhand bras is underway to send to women and girls in villages in TC260309CA01 Zimbabwe. PULSE wing defence Cushla Litchwark (right) does her best to slow ‘‘The bras will be distributed down Magic’s Laura Langman. to school girls and women, in villages around Harare in BY COLIN THORSEN AND JANE HUNT Zimbabwe, many of whom do not own any underwear or may Coach Noeline Taurua wanted pionship in Auckland in a fortnight only have one bra.’’ Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty when the Mystics will be bolstered Donations can be dropped Magic to build momentum going into by the inclusion of Temepara into Poopee Pants between the ANZ Trans Tasman Netball George, Vilimaina Davu and 10am — 4.30pm Tuesday to Championship. Catherine Latu — all unavailable for Thursday or 10am — 1.30pm And that’s exactly what last Waipa Weekend. on Saturdays. For more see year’s ANZ championship runners- Taurua says court strategy was www.breastmates.co.nz up managed to achieve at the Waipa the main focus for Magic at their Weekend tournament in Te Awa- second warm-up tournament ahead Time to enter mutu. of next month’s ANZ Championship. The search for business An error ridden 40-38 loss to the ‘‘I am very happy with where we excellence is on — the Waipa Canterbury Tactix on Friday night are at. The structure was there and was followed by wins over New we’ve still got two weeks of training Business Excellence Awards Zealand Under-21 (63-20) and the before that first game against will be launched at a workshop Central Pulse (55-43) on Saturday, Mystics. at 5.30 Monday evening at the and Northern Mystics (53-37) on ‘‘There was a definite step up in Burchell Pavilion. Sunday. intent this weekend. We consoli- Anyone considering The first half performance dated on what went well in Sydney at entering or wishing to find out against the Mystic will have given the SOPA Cup and placed a greater more information is welcome to both the coaching staff and players a emphasis on court strategy.’’ TC260309CA02 attend. New entry procedures big boost of confidence. Taurua says Sydney was more MAGIC defender Casey Williams leaps high to disrupt the shot of Pulse and forms apply this year Taurua’s likely starting line-up about individuals and just getting goal attack Jamilah Gupwell. making applications easier to for the ANZ Championship (Leana them on court, Waipa Weekend was complete. Even seasoned de Bruin, Casey Williams, Joline all about working on particular The coach has viable options in coming together well as a team and entrants may be interested in Henry, Laura Langman, Frances combinations. all areas of the court which, as the everyone is connecting — but we hearing top tips on how to Solia, Maria Tutaia and Irene van In a team boasting plenty of long four-month season progresses, have to be mindful we haven’t been complete an application — and Dyk) put the below strength Mystics firepower with five Silver Ferns should prove a blessing. put under huge amounts of pressure. what the judges are looking for. to the sword, leading 28-15 at (Joline Henry, Laura Langman, There was plenty of tweaking ‘‘Other teams don’t show their full Contact Rachel Blake halftime. Maria Tutaia, Irene van Dyk, Casey from Taurua at the weekend, mixing hands, so a lot of what you see has to (ceo@teawamutuchamber. It was a far from perfect perform- Williams), two Silver Ferns squad and matching her depth of talent as be taken with a grain of salt and we org.nz or 871 8125) to register ance but showed promising signs of members (Jodi Tod, Leana de Bruin) the fine-tuning continues to mould a need to just focus on ourselves.’’ better things to come. and Samoan captain Frances Solia in team prepared to suit all occasions in The first round of the 2009 ANZ for the workshop. These two teams meet again in the line-up, Taurua is spoilt for a demanding season. Championship will be held over the the opening round of the ANZ Cham- choice. ‘‘The good thing is that we are first weekend in April. FEATURE PROPERTY OPEN HOME: SUN 29TH MAR, 12.00 - 12.30PM 577 RICKIT ROAD 3 Bedroom Award Winner Price: $339,000 www.barclaysrealestate.co.nz ID#TEA090102 SELLING? WANT REAL EXPOSURE? CALL ME! Steven Cutmore AREINZ - 021 705 840 BARCLAYS MREINZ REAL ESTATE LTD 6777874AA 35 Bank Street, Te Awamutu, Phone 870 6606 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 @ ?Emergency Service CRIMELINE ?? Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 ? Day in the Park Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following @ matters since last week: A Monday, March 16: ? Te Awamutu emergency Brigade and St John Ambulance. Theft of spare wheel from car parked in Beechy Street services are combining this Satur- Emergency vehicles, including property reported. day to educate the public about a helicopter, will be on display and Intentional damage to window at former Tokanui ? A community safety. there will be safety equipment Hospital administration building reported. @ The Community Safety Day in demonstrations and sales. Burglary of Kainga Tamariki Early Learning Centre the Park is an inter-agency initiat- It won’t be all serious stuff — reported. Frozen food stolen. A ive to bring all aspects of safety to there will be fun activities and Tuesday, March 17: A A the public. entertainment for the youngsters Burglaries: Puniu Road residence. Camera stolen. It takes place from 10am until and a a sausage sizzle. Entry is Whitmore Street residence. Plasma TV stolen. 2pm this Saturday at Selwyn Park free. Theft of a car CD player from car parked at Lyon @ and will feature a range of displays See page 22 for more informa- Street property reported. and information from Police, Fire tion. Wednesday, March 18: ?Funky THE JEWELLERY Woman arrested for theft. BOUTIQUE Burglary of Te Awamutu Aquatic centre reported. fi ngerless Nothing stolen. 299 Alexandra St Be FireWise for Earth Hour Thursday, March 19: gloves for TE AWAMUTU While Earth Hour campaigners safely support the Earth Hour Theft of a Yamaha TTR230 from Wharepuhunga Road the winter Ph 871 1640 will be asking New Zealand campaign, people use a safe property reported. households and businesses to turn alternative, such as battery or Intentional damage to Mahoe Street medical centre 6780280AA off their lights for an hour at solar operated lighting. reported. 8.30pm this Saturday, the Fire ‘‘However, if candles are to be Douglas Avenue resident reports male in house. Service will be on alert for an used, prepare properly for a safe Described as aged about 18-20, short, thin and wearing increase in fire call outs. evening. baggy jeans, black and orange cap and skate shoes. ‘‘As the campaign gathers huge ‘‘This means ensuring that Decamps when seen by occupant. interest and momentum. both candles are secured in wide flat Friday, March 20: internationally and here, we have bases, and they are kept well away Man arrested for breaching bail. some reservations about the use of from flammable materials such as Theft of a laser level, measuring staff and chainsaw candles being promoted as an paper, curtains and soft furnish- from vehicle parked in Kihikihi Road property reported. alternative source of lighting,’’ ings and that all smoke alarms are Burglaries: Simms Waipa Transport. Air compressor says Waikato Districts Fire Safety in proper working order.’’ stolen. Bowman Road residence. Nothing stolen. Officer, Kevin Holmes. In the event of a fire do not Blackwood Tractors. CD radio removed from vehicle. ‘‘We suggest that in order to hesitate to dial 111. Northleigh Place residence. Clothing, perfume, makeup and hair straighteners stolen. Fire Brigade Saturday, March 21: Chamber frustrated Man arrested for assaulting a female. Theft of a stereo from car parked in Pakura Street notebook reported. by further appeal Theft of alcohol from Bottle King reported. Male Te Awamutu Volun- Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce offender captured in security footage and vehicle teer Fire Brigade president Chris Smith says the organisation identified. attended the following is naturally disappointed with the latest Theft of petrol from Shell Te Awamutu reported. callouts last week: appeal against the Cambridge Road complex. Ford Fairmont Ghia (OU7016) driven off by male Maori Tuesday, 7.15am. ‘‘Our members, the business community aged about 18-25. Assist ambulance, Alex- and we are sure the general public are keen Wilful damage to car parked in Roche Street andra St.