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477 Sloane St opposite VE Vets Published Tuesday and Thursday WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 870 1688 321TC047/04 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Early Christmas for car winners ‘Blarey’ Xmas, noisy New Year The Christmas/New Year period saw 65 complaints fi led in regards to stereo, bass and party noise reports Waipa Dis- trict Council. This was an increase of 14 complaints, up from 51 complaints in 06/07. As a result at least two properties are likely to be facing further action, but most complaints were resolved without any problems. The workload for Coun- cil’s noise control offi cers was evenly split between Te Awamutu and Cambridge. The Christmas/New Year period covers December 21- January 3. Dry end to ‘07 Weather-wise at least there was a dry fi nish to 2007, reports Te Awamutu weather watcher Paul Hobbs. December saw 80.5mm of rain in the area, only about three quarters of the average December rainfall, but still much higher than November’s meagre 49mm. The dry fi nish contributed to the fourth driest annual total of 1213mm, in the 18 years that Mr Hobbs has been keeping records. Kawhia car WINNERS of the main prize in the Christmas a new lounge suite from the local Furniture ticket in the draw for every $100 spent. retail promotion in Te Awamutu, Colin Court. When interviewed at the December Organiser Mark McNaughten of Furniture boot sale and Krasi May and son Simeon with their 22 draw, they were looking forward to Court says the promotion was a huge 1999 Mazda MX5. The family live on the enjoying the sporty convertible over success and certainly achieved its aim A car boot sale at Anniver- Te Awamutu side of Cambridge and the summer. There were 15 participating stores of ensuring a high proportion of locals did sary Weekend will serve as a bulk of their entries came from purchasing in the promotion, which gave shoppers a their Christmas shopping in Te Awamutu. Kawhia School fundraiser. The sale will take place on the school fi eld from 9am-noon on Saturday, January 25. Tragic start to 2008 Cannabis sales Charge for cars is $10 (no bookings) or for a hall table $5 The New Year started tragically for a the patients, as well as family contact (bookings required). Kihikihi family when a horror crash left details. cut from caravan Entry is free to the public. one woman dead and three other people The police serious crash unit is investi- A man (63) and a woman (57) have made an initial For more information phone fi ghting for their lives. gating the cause of the crash, which hap- court appearance following their arrest at Aotea on Carey Thom at 871 0086. Robyn Tara Howell (37) was a front seat pened on a straight stretch of road in fi ne New Year’s Eve. passenger in a Mitsubishi Lancer that conditions. The pair face charges of possession of cannabis for Secure bikes collided head-on with a Toyota van just The crash was the third serious acci- supply, selling cannabis and offences under the sale south of Kihikihi about 2.45pm on New dent on a one kilometre stretch of road Te Awamutu Police warn the of liquor act following the execution of a search war- Year’s Day. She died at the scene. south of Kihikihi in a month - although public to secure motorbikes af- rant by Police. Eight other people, including the 34- the road is not thought to be a contribut- ter a spate of thefts in the area. The premises searched was a caravan that oper- year-old male driver of the car, and the ing factor. ates as a shop at Aotea. The thieves don’t seem to 30-year-old driver of a van carrying a The 34-year-old driver of the car is fac- mind whether they are road, Chinese family on a holiday outing to ing charges of driving while disqualifi ed. farm, trail or children’s models Waitomo Caves, were taken to Waikato Acting Sergeant Mark Strongman of - they will take anything that is Happy New Year Hospital in a critical condition (four am- Te Awamutu Police said the driver had Welcome back to Courier readers. This week’s edi- available. bulances were required). crossed the centre line, causing the ac- Sergeant Gael Mockford says tions of the Courier will be published Wednesday and Hospital staff praised the bravery of a cident. Blood tests would reveal whether Friday, while next week we return to normal publish- owners should secure their seven-year-old boy who, despite suffer- the driver had been drinking. motorbikes and make sure ing days of Tuesday and Thursday. ing injuries from the crash, acted as a Mr Strongman said the deceased was a If you have community news or wish to advertise they do not leave keys in the translator before an interpreter arrived. long time Kihikihi resident and her loss ignition. your business contact the Te Awamutu Courier (ph 871 He provided names, ages and details of would be keenly felt. 5151) or call in to our offi ce, 336 Alexandra Street. NNewew yyearear sspecialpecial OPEN 7 DAYS Famous 2003 Suzuki LTF400 Phone 871 4009 Eiger Grouse Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts TE AWAMUTU

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009TC009-08 TVs, electronics, food and alcohol fuel tanks should have good security he was herding sheep on his farm near Wharepu- like city addresses while at the same lighting. hunga, is recovering in Waikato Hospital. time having farming tools, animal “Before you head into town to do The man suffered abdominal injuries and was

009TC009-08 medications and machinery,” he says. the shopping or head off on holiday transferred to hospital by the Westpac Waikato Burglars arrested by Police have take a look at your property through Rescue Helicopter. 116666 CambridgeCambridge Rd,Rd, told them alarms offer little threat to the eyes of a thief, make your place After a laparotomy and spleenectomy he is now TTee AAwamutu,wamutu, PPhh 871871 67936793 their activities because they are able look like it would be too hard work to in a general surgical ward where his condition is to get in and out of a property before burgle,” Mr Isaac says. described as comfortable.

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PETER BRYANT of Parawera was snapping photos last week when he spotted the white car above decide to overtake the silver car in front of it, despite the fact that the front vehicle was about to overtake a roadside mowing contractor and despite the close proximity of the blind corner ahead (intersection of Arapuni Road and Mellsop Road). The driver of the white vehicle continued blithely on his way and came perilously close to another vehicle heading in the other direction. It’s little wonder our road toll is proving so difﬁ cult to get down when some motorists seem oblivious to the fact they are sharing the road with other vehicles ... and their human occupants. Reading Road Code New Year’s resolution for all drivers: AA “The deaths of 17 people on New Zealand’s roads this holiday period are disappointing, tragic and needless,” says AA spokesperson Si- mon Lambourne. “Equally saddening is the increase in the annual road toll, and the AA urges motorists to take extra care if they are heading home from holidays this weekend.” Tragically 17 people died on New Zealand’s roads during the holiday period which started at 4pm on Christmas Eve and concluded at 6am Toyota Surfs Toyota Prados today, signiﬁ cantly up on the nine last year. The Three to choose from 2001 VW Bettle Two to choose from, 1998, 2000 and 2007 road toll was 423, up 30 on the 2006 road toll of 393. FROM $14,990 $17,9902003 FROM $19,990 “The road toll is of course only one measure. We should be equally concerned about, and must not forget, the thousands of motorists injured in crashes during 2007 and during the Christmas New Year holiday period, some of whom will have lifelong injuries. “We need to focus on having a safer system - safer drivers in safer cars on safer roads. That requires more emphasis on education, greater enforcement and improved road safety engineer- ing. “The AA is encouraged by the new Land Trans- port New Zealand driver fatigue campaign which helps motorists recognise the signs of fatigue and the consequences of drowsy driving. 2002 BMW 2000 Subaru “Drivers do need to take more care and follow Really nice in black, 2002 BMW Mini Lancastor the road code rules. One New Year’s resolution all only 58,000kms 3 litre, station wagon motorists should have is to pick up a copy of the $24,990 Cooper $22,990 $15,990 Road Code and spend some time going through it. It may just save their lives or prevent a loved one from being seriously injured in a crash,” Mr Lambourne says. “The AA will continue to work closely with government agencies throughout 2008 to reduce both the road toll and the number of New Zea- landers injured in crashes.” WWARRANTARRANT OOFF FFITNESSITNESS

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Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 PAGE 7 009TC031-08 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Empire Espresso impresses coffee lovers

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EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: Empire Espresso has provided new zest to an old shop in the Empire Theatre building, thanks to the efforts of Zoe Anderson (left) and her daughter Thea Meredith. 009088AD Ingham If you’re looking for great coffee and something The bar serves Rocket coffee exclusively. to tempt the taste buds as well, try out Te Awam- “Whenever I went anywhere I always looked for utu’s newest cafe - Empire Espresso. Rocket coffee so it was my fi rst choice for the new The coffee bar set in the landmark Empire espresso bar.” Rentals Theatre building on Sloane Street opened its The coffee is created on a handcrafted La Mar- Taking care of all your motoring needs. doors just before Christmas and the reaction zocco machine - the best in the business accord- from coffee lovers has been ‘instant’. ing to the owners. Owners Zoe Anderson and her daughter Thea “We had it installed at home for three months Meredith say they have received fantastic sup- to make sure we could make the best coffee pos- port and encouraging feedback for their new sible. It allows us to make quality coffee without We will meet and greet venture. a long wait. “It’s just been amazing really - people have “Espresso means fast in Italian - that’s what you on your arrival and been wonderful and word about our business we’re offering.” return for your departure, has spread quickly. We already have a number of As well as all kinds of coffee from Americano, regulars who call in on a daily basis.” cappuccino and mochoccino to piccola latte, ris- taking care of all your The opening of the espresso bar has been a tretto and chai latte, Empire Espresso has some long-held ambition for Ms Anderson who left her wonderful items on the menu. motoring needs. job as a nurse at Waikato Hospital last year to “We have the best muesli in town to start your follow her dream. day - specially made to our own recipe. During “It’s actually been two years in the making re- the day there’s plenty of other options to have ally. 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Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 PAGE 15 SILVER WANTED TO RENT TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES FormalFormal NoticesNotices WEDDINGS THREE double bed- HOUSE required by room home unit, suit THANKYOU BIRTHS responsible working DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES professional couple, A BIG thanks to all female, Te Awamutu / immaculate inside CAWTE - Bruce and HINTON - Betty WESTGATE - Betty Otorohanga area. those who helped Tiffany are proud to and out, close to town Mavis Isobel. On Ella. On January 6, Phone (021)892-066. and schools, top loca- after our mishap announce the arrival December 25, 2007. 2008, aged 84 years. of Jacob Ryan, born tion, available mid at Kawhia on Peacefully at Much loved daughter December 15, 2007, RETIRED couple re- January, no dogs, December 28, 2007. Matariki Hospital, Te of William Arthur and GIBSON - 4160gms (9lb 3oz). A quire two / three $320 p/w. Bond and Awamutu. Dearly Alice May (Dec’d). HOSEGOOD unit/house with lock refs required. Phone HAPPY 2008 TO much loved brother Loved sister of the YOU ALL! for Amy and Alana. loved wife of the late up garage, n/s, no 871-5516 after 6pm. Rex and loved mother late Albert (Jim), Mark and Julie were pets, lawns and gar- Thank you to Fluer Harry, Mary Keenan, married January 8, 1983, Terry Brennan Thomas for your sup- of Noel and Jocelyn dens maintained. BUSINESS SUPER (Invercargill), and Arthur (Killed WWII), at the Baptist Church, Phone (07)856-5107 port. Robert (Bob), Leo and in Napier. DEALS Kevin (Auckland), FRUIT AND VEGE DEATH NOTICES and the late Tony and Archie, and John Its been 25 YEARS! TO LET TYRES FOR SALE the late Garry. Loved (Jack) (Auckland). WOW! de VRIES - Hazel nanna of Morgan and Grateful thanks to STUART Law Ltd, GHERKINS for pick- Iona. Died peacefully the staff of Te Ata Can you believe it? Phone 871-6426. ling, also fresh un- Emma, and Ashley We can’t. on December 27, and Amanda. A ser- Rest Home and San A1 SELF sprayed beans and 2007, at Windsor vice for Betty has Michele Hospital. A We will be celebrating STORAGE SPORTS NOTICES cucumbers. Phone Court. Loved wife of been held. Te Awa- service for Betty will on January 19. New facility, many 870-5285. the late Dirk deVries. mutu Funeral Ser- be held at St John’s sizes, good rates, Dearly loved mother vices Ltd. FDANZ and Anglican Church, security and 7 Arawata Street, Te LOST FOR SALE of Lies, Lorna and Griefcare. day access. Zale Mallek, Albert, Awamutu on Thurs- Phone 871-6164 BEDROOM Kevin and Islay, Ray, HOWELL - Robyn day, January 10, LOST by an elderly or (0274) 783 085 SUITE, light coloured Stephen and Karen, Tara. Died January 2008, at 1pm, fol- pensioner, a small 1, 2008 aged 37. Our lowed by burial at the black wallet with TE AWAMUTU Formica, $170. Phone Ian Mark, and the 871-7797 after 7pm. late Trevor, and loved beautiful special god- Te Awamutu Ceme- quite an amount of COMMERCIAL build- SWIMMING daughter, niece and granny of Geoffry, tery. Communications money in it. Reward - ing, 400m², 150 CLUB(INC) HEADBOARD cousin. Never to be to the Westgate fam- If you are an honest Lydia and Avis, Chad Jack Russell Drive. PADDED, queen size, forgotten. Aunty ily, C/- P.O. Box 137, person, please ring LEARN TO SWIM and Lylie, Yeriah, Phone Gary on $80.00. Phone 871- Brenda, Uncle Phillip, Te Awamutu please. 871-4088 Shan, Robert, Peter 871-7146. Two week block course 7797 after 7pm. Kathy, Phillipa, Te Awamutu Funeral and Jan, Jason, (10 lessons) Kirsten and Danielle, Matthew and Deane. Services Ltd. FDANZ EXCELLENT condi- SUMMER ADULT Daily from 2.00 pm and great grand- Rest in peace Rob. xx. and Griefcare. tion, three bedroom SPECIAL, Firewood - ENTERTAINMENT Starts Monday, mother. Sister of Kia Kaha Shannon. house in town, refs 5m³ - $140, 10m³ - BEREAVEMENTS January 14 Noeleen Lincoln. A LISTEN to ten super req. $265 p/w. Phone $260 delivered. Phone

service for Hazel has HANCOCK - Cecil juicy live chats, very (07)548-2099. Registration Friday, (07) 873-9190 eve- been held. Thanks to Raymond (Ray). exciting, $1.99 per January 11 nings, mobile (021)

Windsor Court and The family of the late minute plus GST, LANDLORDS 2.00 - 3.00 pm 617-349. Waikato Hospital for Ray Hancock would www.adultshow.co.nz. Te Awamutu her care during her like to sincerely thank Phone (0900) 69-100. Wishing your property Events Centre Foyer AAdvertisedvertise withwith us!us! illness. Communica- all family and friends to be managed by a (bring togs) PPhonehone tthehe ffriendlyriendly tions to 875 Te Rahu for your love and sup- recognised professional? CClassifiedslassifieds TTeameam ttodayoday ! LIVE one on one chat Inquiries: 871-9870 Road, Te Awamutu, port on the loss of our 24/7 with XXX hot TENANTS 8871-51517 1 - 5 1 5 1 please. Te Awamutu dear father, grand- KIWI women. $3.99 Needing help finding Funeral Services Ltd. father and great per minute plus GST. SPORTS NOTICES FDANZ and Grief- RAUKAWA - Phillip grandfather. Thanks accommodation which Phone (0900) 74-543. suits your needs? care. Hakopa (Phil). On for the many cards www.kiwibabes.co.nz. RU DRAKE - Robert December 24, 2007 at and flowers and to all Contact Francene AUTU Newton (Bob), Waikato Hospital af- those who supported LIVE one on one chat on 871-7146, H DE passed away peace- ter a short but defiant us at Waikato Hospi- 24/7 with hot young Mobile L RI fully at home with his battle with cancer. tal. Special thanks to AI ASIAN women. $3.99 (027) 289-3952 TR Sunday 3 February 2008 family on January 2, Beloved partner and St John Ambulance per minute plus GST. (07) 823-6287 a/h 2008, aged 64 years. soulmate of Veronica personal, the Westpac Phone (0900) 88-200. Venue: 652 Hauturu Road Waipa Property Loving partner and (Ronnie). Loving Helicopter Crew and www.uc4free.com.au. Track Opens: 9.30am - Closes: 3pm the team at the ICU, Link Ltd. MREINZ best friend of Thora. stepdad to Chelle and 40km Loop / Easy 10km Loop Father of “the three Kelvin Te Haate Waikato Hospital and PERSONAL girls” - Trudy, Rachel (Brisbane), Ani and members of the Te LARGE three bedroom and Awesome Kids Track and Sophie. Father- Thea (Sydney). Loved Awamutu R.S.A. He house with garage, no Suitable for 2 and 4 Wheelers in-law of Tom, Jona- Koko to Kahukura gave us so much and A BABY? Planned or unplanned! Know animals, $250 p/w. Entry Fee: thon and Morton. and Awekotuku. took so little. Please Phone (021)659-525. Grandfather of Mi- Tangihanga was held accept this as a per- your options. Phone Kids: $15 Adults: $30 chael, Andy, Louie, sonal thanks to Pregnancy Counsel- Meal included in entry fee at Whakamarama OUTSIDE room, ten Hannah, Harry everyone. ling Services collect HELMETS AND BOOTS MUST BE WORN Marae on December minutes to town. $90 (Heiny) and Charlotte (07) 855-5779 - 24 27 followed by private plus expenses. Phone Signposted from State Highway 31 - “All my favourites”. IN MEMORIAM hours a day. cremation. “I dropped 871-5922 or (021)419- For more information contact: At peace now. A ser- a tear into the ocean, BUTLER - Clifford BUSINESS people get 119 Murray Brandon ~ 871-0730 or vice to farewell Bob when they find it, I’ll Nigel Scott ~ 871-0649 John. January 6, James Parlane, solici- has been held. Com- stop loving you”. 2006. In memory of a tor to close up your A FUNDRAISER FOR HAUTURU SCHOOL

munications to the 009TC203-08 RAUKAWA - Phillip special father. With bad debts at minimal SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Drake family, C/- P O Hakopa. On Decem- love from your family. Box 137, Te Awamutu costs. Phone 870- STORAGE ber 24, 2007 at Wai- 4991. PUBLIC NOTICES please. Te Awamutu kato Hospital after a ENGAGEMENTS Electric Security Fence Funeral Services Ltd. short but defiant bat- 24/7 access FDANZ and Grief- GRAYLING - FOR HIRE tle with cancer. Loved Camera and patrolled care. THOMPSON father and father in John and Shirley surveillance FERGUSON - Hilda law of Trev and Debs Thompson have much Phone Gascoigne. On De- (Wanganui), Phillip pleasure in announc- RENTAL (0274) 407-101 cember 30, 2007. Jnr and Vicky (Syd- ing the engagement of or 871-7885 Loved wife of the late ney) and Mariana their daughter Liz to CARS Alex. Loved mother of or a/hrs 871-2171 (Sydney). Loving Eddie, son of Jim and Helen and the late Proud to be Locally brother and brother Mary Grayling of Ian, Pam and the late in law to Margaret Ngahinapouri, Hamil- owned and operated Roger. Admired nan and Ash (Fielding) ton. of Jean and Les, Sally and Josh (Ham- Phone Leticha Raechal and Laura, ilton), Cindy and 871-3970 TE AWAMUTU Kathryn and Michael. Bellamy (Auckland), SELF STORAGE Great grandmother of Mike and Geraldine Need to From $17 p/w Gregor, Alec, and 24hr access Farrah. A service to (Te Awamutu), Robert 132 Kihikihi Road and Sue (Levin). Lov- spice up Te Awamutu Camera Surveillance celebrate Hilda’s life PH: (07) 856-7584 has been held. In lieu ing Koko of all your life? his mokopuna. Tangi or (027) 608-1749 of flowers donations Add ssomeome FOR LEASE please to the Alz- was held at heimer’s Society Wai- Whakamarama ccolourolour THREE bedroom fam- Marae followed by INDUSTRIAL land for ily home, sleep out, kato Inc P O Box 5720 ttoo your lease, size to suit. Hamilton. Te Awa- private cremation. double garage, car- His final wish was wworldorld Phone (027) 4407-101 port, large sunny back mutu Funeral Ser- or (027) 6206-026. vices Ltd. FDANZ and carried out despite property, $300 p/w, Griefcare. the debate. bond required, avail- WANTED TO RENT able January 28. Phone (021) 944-194. BACH or cottage for single mature lady, Phone our friendly classiﬁ classiﬁed ed Kawhia/Oparau area. THREE bedroom Phone (027) 477-6170 house, close to town, or (027) 249-6373 or quiet street, $280 p/w. fax (07) 871-5370. Phone (027) 403-3486.

PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 FOR SALE UNDER VEHICLES STOCK SALES WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED FARM WORK $50 WANTED MORTGAGE WANTED BODY board, Heat- CLARKE’S CARPET BROKER MR and Mrs Farmer, wave, 95cm, as new. are you looking for a $10. Phone 871-3804. CLEANING NZMBA L/O share/contract CROCKPOT - $25. Need help? For your carpet and Phone Christine milker with lots of en- Phone 870-6292 evngs upholstery cleaning 871-3176 thusiasm, then look Phone: (07) 871-3176 or (027)310-0292 Phone Keith, (021) 545-302 no further. I have 10 KELLY & BRYANT CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD mobile years experience and DVD player and re- 275TC210-07 (027) 280-0790 a wife with five years mote. $45. Phone 870- PLUMBING or 871-4930 calf rearing experi- 6292 evngs or All Exterior Cleaning MAINTENANCE ence, we would prefer (027)310-0292. We aim to please Johnny Nelson For all those small to stay in Waipa area, but anything will be WASHBRIGHT plumbing job’s - PETS considered. Phone 871-9864. BIRMAN kittens, MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN Call Geoff NZCF Reg, 12 weeks, TREATMENT Exterior Cleaning (registered plumber) GRAZING SILAGE ready to be loved. Low pressure Moss, Mould and Algae $450, Phone 872-7804 AVAILABLE Houses, Roofs, Driveways, (021) 0268-3368 MOWING, tedding, Coloursteel roofs Cobbles etc also External raking, baling, wrap- AAdvertisedvertise withwith us!us! Roof spray, Tiles and Fly and Spider Repellent. RED BINS LTD ping and stacking, PALM KERNEL Decromastic Ask about our worry free cartage also available, PPhonehone todaytoday 871-5151871-5151 MINI SKIP HIRE Rotary clean, pavers, ‘keep it clean’ ALSO buying stand- SOURCE NZ driveways, footpaths all year round programme. 1.8m³ and 3.6m³ ing grass. Phone Immediately available Nick, (07) 827-1849 or VEHICLES For your Free quote Same day delivery for delivery, quality Commercial buildings (027) 473-0001 or fax WANTED product, professional Phone Phone Phone (027) 476-3347 0800 GO SOFTWASH (07) 827-1805. service, freight options. or 871-7389 Murray Bain Call SourceNZ on 0800-467-638 A1 Service Fax (07) 848-1702 871-8996 FARM 0508 SOURCENZ BOBCAT and truck a/h Tui 871-7205 Wanted - (0508-768-723) EMPLOYEES hire, section, drive- [email protected] DEAD CARS for competitive on way clearing, sand, www.softwash.co.nz WANTED farm pricing. Best Dollars metal and topsoil Your local palm SUMMER supplies. Phone Tony SPRUCE UP kernel supplier. 871-9582 or (021) 154- FENCING RELIEF MILKER 2322. BOOK NOW FOR Permanent part LIVESTOCK FARM Expert rose timer required for Ge WANTED RESIDENTIAL t tha maintenance relief milkings. t car CARPET LIFESTYLE outa Hedge trimming Pokuru District. th BLOCKS ere AC PETFOODS Garden Resurrections CLEANING Phone 871-2726 or Ph 870-2200 for all your fencing Regular maintenance Now Buying requirements. Special Occasions (021)821-809 Te Awamutu or IICRC Approved Horses Experience and quality and general clean up 0800 CAR DUMP RELIEF milker re- 0800-DOWNCOW guaranteed Phone Tess 109TC201/07 quired end January (027) 238-2517 or Phone (07) 827-1849 onwards, 250 herd, 5 (07) 872-2853 a/h or (027) 473-0001 minutes from town. TRUCK Phone 870-3995 ULTRA CLEAN Get your car rotors SIX wheeler tip truck Phone 871-6662 skimmed at SITUATIONS National Beef Month for hire, experienced Bovine Savings! or (0274) 984-465 BRAKE MACHINING driver/operator. VACANT Phone (07) 827-1849 GOT COWSThe Cow Feeding TO Solution SELL? WAIKATO ARE you aged 16-18? In worldwide agricultural markets, Brown Feed Companies has an 80-year or (027) 473-0001. tradition of quality in developing products for the dairy, beef, poultry and swine EXTERIOR house industries. Pigmenters, preservatives, enzymes and surfactants remain major $30 Looking for a job? Let DO YOU WANTproducts within ourTO livestock feedBUY divisions as well COWS?as grain treatment products cleaning. Phone Ultra and inhibitors. As part of National Beef Month, send in this rebate to receive a me help you get valu- month’s supply of our special blend of bovine feed. Clean 871-6662 today! Phone WATER BLAST Place your livestock “for sale” (021)248-(021)248-1212-- 1212 able work experience inHealthy our “livestock” Stock Feed TRIALcolumns. SUPPLY GARDENING AND PAINT towards permanent Send inEasy this and hassle-FRee. employment. Phone rebate for 20–50 lb. bags WEEDING, light MEATEATER SERVICE Fiona on (07)827-3754 Phone us Thistoday offer is good through - Aug.871-5151 2002. pruning. Phone Jean HOMEKILLS LTD Building Maintenance or text your name and Brown Feed Companies • www.ourwebsite.com 1500 Dairy Lane 1.800.555.000 Bosson 870-4046 and concrete work. number to (027)294- Killing and Phone Ralph 8556 PUBLIC NOTICES WATERBLASTING - processing Phone Ultra Clean (021)022-02558 871-6662 today! Phone 871-9995 CAREGIVER WEEDSPRAYING REQUIRED STOCK SALES Radio Controlled Units Part time Handgun Work Gorse Permanent night shifts available. Ragwort Thistles Applicants need to TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Industrial Sites be flexible and have Competitive Rates a full drivers licence. Thursday January 10 - 11.00am WORK WANTED Phone Marshall Ongoing support Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Contracting and training given. Glen 870-1433 Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu For further or 871-7896 information phone Sale Comprising. BBOBCATOBCAT Jan on (027) 270-2602, wne WINDOWS cleaned by O r 11.00am Prime & Boners the experts. Phone during business erato Op r 10 Fat Cattle Ultra Clean 871-6662. hours only. Trevor 100 Boners Peters Store Cattle SITUATIONS VACANT 179TC213-07 002727 515515 65196519 10 yly Jsy Bulls 0077 887171 11971971 10 Potter Bulls PART TIME CHEF/COOK 20 2yr str & hfrs Rosetown Bobcat Ltd 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs Te Awamutu function centre 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs requires a part time chef or cook. TREE WORK - Felling 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Must be capable of sole charge with very - Pruning 20 Prime lambs high hygiene and food quality standards.

- Removal 235TC207/07 30 Store Lambs We envisage a person who is a team - Stump Grinding 10 four day calves player with excellent time management skills and flexible with hours. Call Dennis Clements All enquiries to: This could lead to a full time position. TOTAL TREE CARE Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Phone 871-5221 Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 Phone (07) 873-1804 for an appointment. Te Awamutu Owned Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 and Operated Andy Transom 078706059 0275 965 142 LIVESTOCK TRUCK DRIVER

LIVESTOCK WANTED Kempthorne Transport requires a driver for livestock cartage

Must be fit and healthy and have BONER COWS WANTED a clean Class 5 licence Modern unit based in Hamilton Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Join a friendly team, good working Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule conditions and excellent remuneration Also empty heifers and potter bulls Only those with experience need apply

Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Phone (07) 829-7702 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 or Allan (027) 494-7103 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 PAGE 17 SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT Is your money VACANT working for DIVINE Finishers, you? experienced spray painter required,, Advertise modern premises. with colour! Phone 871-7885 or (027) 6206-026. Come in and talk to us YOUTH TRAINING TUTOR UNEMPLOYED? Sick of being on a benefit? today about We are a successful training provider working with young people in our upgrading your Let me help you find community to help them continue their education. Tell the world about the latest addition to a job. Retrain, up skill classiﬁ ed ad We have a vacancy based in Cambridge for a person who: and gain valuable and getting your family in our Births Notices column. work experience by the maximum Enjoys and has experience working with young people giving Fiona a call at potential Has good literacy / numeracy, along with practical skills You can phone us with your ad on 871-5151, Employment Plus, (07)827-3754 or text from your Has an understanding of the current education environment e-mail it to us: [email protected] your name and num- advertising. Enjoys recreational activities or even fax it to us on 871-3675. ber to (027)294-8556. Training and support will be given but the person we are looking for SITUATIONS VACANT needs to enjoy working with young people and to have the ability to pass on knowledge and skills in a way that will motivate the group.

Please send in your details for further information by either writing to: T. McLoughlin, P O Box 131, Te Aroha 3342 Or emailing them to: [email protected] Or call (07)827-3558 Closing Date 18 January, 2008 SECOND SOUS CHEF The team at the Ale House are looking for an additional Sous Chef to compliment our existing self managed kitchen.

The successful applicant will be honest, reliable, highly motivated, and show initiative.

Experience is a bonus, however full training will be provided for the right person.

Please contact : Debra Hogan - Manager (07) 871-7282 (027) 333-7998 32 Arawata Street Te Awamutu

MAHOE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS RECEPTIONIST

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic Receptionist who excels at Customer Service to join our team. Job sharing will be considered. Will be working in a multi professional environment. Duties will include: General Reception, Data entry, Typing, Banking, and Administration Support.

Skills required: - Absolute honesty and professional integrity - Previous professional office experience preferred - Self motivated with positive attitude - Great communication and customer service skills - Ability to prioritise, and be proactive in managing a changing workload - Experience with MS Word and Excel

If this sounds like you, please apply in writing including CV Monday, January 21 2008 to: The Personnel Manager Mahoe Health Professionals PO Box 548 TE AWAMUTU

TE AWAMUTU Following vacancies exist in recently refurbished brand new fresh Choice supermarket, Te Awamutu.

Produce Manager Produce Supervisor Produce Assistants Grocery Assistants Service Deli Assistants Butchery Assistants Checkout Operators

We have some other full time and part time vacancies available.

People with supermarket experience are preferred. We can provide full training and ongoing support for the right candidate.

Apply in writing to: The Manager Fresh Choice Supermarket 39 REWI STREET, TE AWAMUTU

PHONE : (07) 871-3086 ~ FAX : (07) 871-3279 340TC011-07 EMAIL : [email protected]

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 The REGENT Theatre Beautiful Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 www.regent3.itgo.com

BEOWULF M An uproariously hilarious riot from FINAL WED 8.20 the Brits. The funniest most wicked comedy for years. GAME PLAN PG FINAL WED 12.10 M Family honours winner. Truly Moving Scribe and Shihad Picture Award. The Dove Seal of Approval. Family Advisory Board. MR. MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM G head to Big Day Out WED 10.30 & 12.30, THU & FRI 12.55, SAT 1.20, SUN 11.10 All ages will be thoroughly Te Awamutu Courier and CDs4nix (formerly entertained with this funny, enjoyable Tracs) give readers the chance to celebrate Big and consistently clever ride. Day Out ‘08 by winning CDs from two Kiwi acts Scribe and Shihad. BEE MOVIE G Up for grabs are the Scribe CD ‘Rhyme Book’ WED 10.20, THU & FRI 10.00, and Shihad’s ‘Love Is The New Hate’. SAT 1.40, SUN 11.30 They are performing at Auckland’s Big Day Out This is an unusual and completely THU & FRI 10.30, 6.30 & 8.20, 2008 on Friday, January 18 at Mount Smart Sta- engaging, charming, winning SAT 3.10, 7.00 & 8.45, dium with Rage Against The Machine, Bjork and romance that will warm all SUN 1.00, 4.55 & 6.40 others. but the stoniest hearts. Scribe made New Zealand music history by GUARANTEES A RUSH! Denzel ONCE M Washington and Russell Crowe in being the fi rst artist ever to have an album (‘Cru- WED 12.35, THU 12.10, FRI 6.05, sader’) and a single (‘Stand Up/Not Many’) at No.1 an excellent, exceptional, engaging, SAT 3.25 & 8.30, SUN 11.35 & 3.15 gritty and solid adult thriller. at the same time. If you liked Travelling Birds and March Two further singles followed from that album R16 and Scribe cemented himself as a force to be reck- of the Penguins then you’ll enjoy this oned with. wonderful film even more. Four years later he has delivered his sophomore WHITE PLANET G effort in ‘Rhyme Book’ which has already served WED 6.45, THU 6.20, FRI 7.40, up ‘My Sh*t’ and ‘F.R.E.S.H’ and looks to have SAT 1.55 & 5.00, SUN 4.50 plenty more where that came from. One of those rare comedies of ‘all ages Steadfast Kiwi rockers Shihad have always been entertainment’ that actually works for at the forefront of everything that is good about all ages... there’s plenty to enjoy here. Kiwi music. ENCHANTED G They have always been rooted in metal. WED 2.30 & 6.10, ‘Love Is The New Hate’ signalled a shift to a THU & FRI 10.20 & 12.30, more alternative and punk rock theme and served SAT 4.55, SUN 2.45 up awesome singles in ‘All The Young Fascists’, ‘Shot In The Head’, ‘Dark Times’ and ‘None Of The Astonishing special effects, an appealing Above’. ensemble cast and a fantasy adventure With ‘Churn’ having a pronounced industrial in- story that will engage all audiences. fl uence, ‘Killjoy’ considered their heaviest release, THE GOLDEN COMPASS PG with heavy distorted riffs; ‘The General Electric’ WED 2.20, 6.00 & 8.10, incorporating a lot of electronics and refl ecting the THU & FRI 11.45 & 5.50, SAT 5.50, nu-metal popular at the time and ‘Pacifi er’ being SUN 1.20 & 5.55 THU & FRI 7.30, SAT 5.10 & 7.55, post grunge or nu-metal they pretty much have This exhilarating film moves at a brisk SUN 3.00 & 5.45 something for any discerning rock fan. pace with edge-of-your seat chase The album is, along with our other prize offer- sequences staged around the world. A ripping yarn for Harry Potter fans - the pace never sags. This enjoyable ing, the ideal precursor to what is guaranteed to Think ‘Da Vinci Code’ except it’s action-adventure will entertain. be a live performance to die for. much better than that. Headliners Rage Against The Machine were last seen here in 1996 when it rained cats and dogs. NATIONAL TREASURE 2 PG PG Throw in Icelandic eccentric Bjork and already WED 1.50, 5.35 & 8.00, you have the bulk of tickets taken care of - but this THU & FRI 1.55 & 8.00, is only the tip of the iceberg (no pun intended). SAT 3.30 & 8.05, SUN 3.30 There’s a heap more top international and local An entertaining and acts in the lineup. This is one of the best selections ners of the planet. It’s an endorphin extravaganza humorous family comedy. of top and rising Kiwi acts you will see anywhere that’s better than botox for keeping you young. ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS G too. Any ticket holder to BDO 2008 under the age WED 10.10 & 12.00, Locals who are showing they are more than of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal THU & FRI 10.55, 2.55 & 5.40, capable of strutting their stuff alongside the high guardian. SAT 1.30 & 3.20, SUN 11.20 & 1.10 ranking internationals - many of whom who have Big Day Out - delivering the memories of a life- THE SEEKER time. Be there! Tickets from CDs4nix (formerly This family-friendly British escapism already made names for themselves abroad. THU & FRI 2.45 There’s rock, pop, indie and hip-hop - and a TRACS) who are also running their BDO buses is an engaging ride, with touches of comedy and suspense. whole lot more. Big Day Out organisers have - the hassle free way to get to and from the venue. This most expensive, spectacular and Spectacularly filmed in NZ. thrown together another eclectic mix for next To be in to win simply put your name, address gripping suspense thriller has Will Smith year’s music festival. and daytime contact number on the back of a WATER HORSE PG as the man who is running out of time. Check out www.bigdayout.com for a full list of standard sized envelope, address it to either the WED 10.00 & 12.20, I AM LEGEND M bands performing. ‘Scribe CD Competition’ or ‘Shihad CD Competi- THU & FRI 10.10 & 12.20, WED 2.40, 5.45 & 7.50, The global music melting pot that is Big Day tion’ and make sure it reaches our offi ce by 5pm SAT 1.50, SUN 11.50 & 2.00 THU & FRI 2.35, 6.15 & 8.10, next Tuesday. Out presents a collection of acts that spans all cor- A very special adult gem. A stunning, SAT 4.10, 6.10 & 8.15, SUN 4.10 & 6.10 beautiful, poignant and touching CINEMA SCENE film about the blooming of love. A fun-filled, toe tapping show that’ll SWEETLAND M make you feel good all over. for those not weaned about kids these days When Station Agent WED 10.35 & 8.15, THU 7.50, HAIRSPRAY PG Death at a on The Offi ce or Harry and their darn drug- champ Dinklage is pre- FRI 12.10, SAT 6.30, SUN 1.15 & 6.20 WED 2.10, THU 1.45, FRI 2.10 Potter’s Ron Weasley. taking. cisely used as a catalyst 009TC010-08 funeral The fi rst half of Fu- Comedy king Frank for guffaw-inducing Morbidly funny, this neral is suffused with Oz turns up far more revelations, near-death Te Awamutu Courier, 336 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu movie is the biggest the Calendar Girls/Full laughs in the second experiences and toilet Ph Office / Classifieds (07) 871 5151 crowd pleaser of the Monty vibe, notably half. jokes, this ensemble year, if by crowd you Alan Tudyk as a nice Following a breezy takes hilarious fl ight. 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