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TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 YOUR LETTERS VOTE Multi-Cultural Societies Possible Panel & Paint Specialists You have the right to choose where your car gets repaired, so why not choose FLEET IMAGE Insurance Approved Repairs Ph: 871 6780 1585 Alexandra Street TE AWAMUTU Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 7491650AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Wanted man Helping others deal Te Awamutu Police investigat- ing the aggra- vated with breast cancer robbery of Kihikihi Glenda Rhodes has been through the full PostShop breast cancer experience, and now wants to in July last help other Te Awamutu women get through the year are seeking a man they same challenge by setting up a coffee group for believe was responsible. them. Detective Sergeant Ross Mrs Rhodes was living in Whangaparaoa Patterson of the Waipa CIB when she was diagnosed with breast cancer last said Police are seeking the year. whereabouts of Allan Taare After the diagnosis she underwent a partial Gray. mastectomy on her right breast, but when that He was arrested in June for didn’t get all the cancer she had to have a full the aggravated robbery. When mastectomy on her right side. She joined a appearing on this and other Whangaparaoa support group which she credits charges at the Gisborne with getting her through a difficult time. District Court in June he ‘‘I made friends with one lady in particular escaped custody. who I’m still in touch with now. Even though Mr Patterson warned Gray you have your friends and family around you for support, it’s really good having someone else should not be approached and to talk to, someone who’s been through what any sightings should be you’re going through.’’ reported immediately to Police After moving to Te Awamutu earlier this via 111. year and only recently finishing her chemo- Any information can be therapy and radiation treatment, Mrs Rhodes provided to Mr Patterson at the has decided to set up her own informal support Te Awamutu Police Station group to share her experiences and help other (872 0100) or left anonymously women. on the CrimeStoppers ‘‘You go through so much and learn so much crimeline, 0800 555111. and I just want to be able to use what I’ve learned to help others.’’ Special sale She is now working to set up the coffee group Te Awamutu’s Special for other women in Te Awamutu who have had, Olympics committee is staging or are having treatment, for breast cancer. The a fundraising garage sale on group would allow women to get together and Saturday. talk about their experiences, offering know- If you’re interested in buying ledge, support and help as needed to other furniture, crockery, CDs, women. stereos, televisions, books etc, Mrs Rhodes says a breast cancer diagnosis can change your whole life, and any woman head along to 749 Teasdale with breast cancer goes through a lot, both Street from 8am. physically and mentally. There’s also preserves, ‘‘As well as making you feel like rubbish, fresh fruit and a sausage sizzle treatment can cause physical effects which can available. Enquiries or further really make your self-esteem hit rock bottom. donations to Sandy Powell (ph ‘‘I’ve had a mastectomy and had tissue taken 871 6847). from my tummy for a reconstruction, so my body looks totally different to how it did, and On your bikes during my chemo my hair began to fall out so I Teams of three cyclists are shaved it all off; it was amazing the number of encouraged to enter the people who stared at me in the streets or at the Livingston 100km Team Relay shops if I wasn’t wearing a wig. I think that TC071010DT01 event in the annual Maunga would be really hard for most women, so having BREAST CANCER sufferer Glenda Rhodes says a support group helped her deal with a Cycle Challenge on Sunday, a place where it’s safe to be honest, talk or cry or difficult time in her life. She believes a coffee group would benefit Te Awamutu women with November 14 — two weeks whatever you like might really help. breast cancer. before the Lake Taupo ride. ‘‘Women need to know that I’m here, other Team trophies and medals women are here, the Cancer Society is here. Anyone wanting to contact Mrs Rhodes are also available in Te Awamutu, and people are up for grabs, along with the There are so many people who understand what about setting up this coffee group should call should call 07 838 2027 to access or enquire about enjoyment and camaraderie of they’re feeling and can help support them.’’ her on 870 6155. Cancer Society support services these. competing in a team event. Register on the website themaungachallenge.co.nz. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check www.takeaction.org.nz to see what New Zealand is doing to raise awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for Breast Cancer New Zealand’s health and education programmes. Tomorrow is Pink Ribbon Day. Maintaining your roof 7743470AA can save you thousands IMPROVE THE LIFE OF YOUR ROOF ROOF SPRAY FOR MOSS, $250 ALGAE AND MOULD Limited time offer for a chemical SPECIAL clean spray of your roof to remove common moss, algae and moulds. OFFER $250 for standard 3 brm house. Additional options available. Conditions apply. Price does not include GST. Qualifi ed tradesmen Over 30 years experience Call 0800 493 893 We’ll keep you covered 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 YOUR LETTERS VOTE Multi-cultural societies possible Chris Groenestein’s Indian Hindu. extremely aggressive is a As a businessperson, I Jim Mylchreest comments on Muslims, Sep- This little country is truly totally unacceptable state- regularly travel around the tember 28 has compelled me to the melting pot of many differ- ment. A few Muslim world. My experiences of write this letter.I enjoyed ent nationalities, races and extremists do not make all the Muslim folks have always Waikato District reading Chris’s letter in the cultures along with the vari- Muslims in the world a terror- only been good ones whether it beginning for it’s charmingly ous languages and religious ist society. Come on, histori- was in Singapore, New Zea- Health Board broadminded views about beliefs that are part of this cally and currently, almost land, Indonesia, Malaysia, immigrants integrating into type of mix. every religion except Thailand, India or Europe and mainstream Kiwi culture. Chris categorically Buddhism has been aggressive even in flight. They will give Unfortunately, his declared that ‘a multi-cultural and corrupt all in the name of you their last morsel of food in comments became disgust- society cannot and does not God. the name of hospitality, they ingly narrow-minded and work. Because when two or On Chris’s comment that will give up their only bed- ‘Caring for the mean about immigrants who more cultures meet, they clash ‘Islam does want to turn New room to accommodate you are culturally not similar to sooner rather than later’. This Zealand and every other while they sleep on their Community’ New Zealand. The final attack is absolute nonsense! For over country into the image of their concrete-floored lounge, they of course is this person’s 150 years, Singaporeans are own’, please tell me how many will heal you with their love AUTHORISED BY warning about Muslims. living in peace and harmony Muslims have we met and care. This is what basic JIM MYLCHREEST, I am a naturalised Kiwi and as one united people regard- knocking on our doors, Islam is all about. Try opening 119 ST LEGER RD, have been living in this beauti- less of race, language or banging their holy Korans at your heart to this mostly kind RD5, TE AWAMUTU ful country for over 16 years. religion. It is definitely do- our faces, aggressively and caring people, you’ll be 7742617AA My country of origin is Singa- able. demanding that we convert to smitten by their affection. pore, where I was born an The opinion that Islam is Islam at machine-gun point? VIMALA DEVI Dehli Games shameful White teddies waste of resources provide joy I was asked recently if I had done I sincerely hope that at least some of strong, Police and security forces together anything with the white teddies which the 6000 athletes competing at the Dehli with a host of other expenses associated people donated. Games, who have been fairly well with such a titanic undertaking. The answer is a big yes, it has been a accommodated, with soft beds, air con- Bearing in mind that just a few years very busy and enjoyable year. I have ditioning, three substantial meals per day, ago the Indian Government had an exter- dressed 110 teddies and sent them to all washed down with iced water or nal public debt equivalent to 80 billion US children. similar drinks, will give a thought to the dollars, with this mind, the whole event is My grateful thanks to everyone who well over 400 million indigenous people, a shameful, grossly wasteful athletic farce, donated teddies and took them to Sincer- most of whom are living in sub-standard especially as there will likely be ity Drycleaners who generously cleaned housing, having a poor nutritional diet for arguments, disagreements between them and have offered to carry on their most of their wretched lives, and many of teams, disrupting influences and the support. these pitiable souls are not able very often, strong possibility or terrorism etc, not to Teddies were sent to: Ronald or not at all, to have access to good clean mention the almost certainty of many McDonald House, Waikato Hospital drinking water and medical attention.
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