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ISSN 1170-1099 120TC049/04 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Tea party for US ambassador forges new cancer funds A fun afternoon tea, with hou- sie and raffl es, is being held relationship with our town next week as a breast cancer fundraiser. By Dean Taylor. The Tim Tam Pink Tea Party fundraiser also doubles as US Ambassador William McCormick took to a celebration for organiser, Te Awamutu yesterday, and the people he met Sheryl Ashby who has just soon took to him. completed a course of treat- Here at the invitation of Waipa Networks ment for breast cancer. Rose and Cultural Festival co-organiser Roz Mrs Ashby says she was ‘one Liddell, Mr McCormick took the opportunity to of the lucky ones’ who had her indulge in some of his own passions - growing breast cancer diagnosed early roses, food and business. thanks to a timely mammo- The Ambassador is a keen gardener and a gram. successful businessman with a half share in a “When I heard about organis- chain of over 70 seafood restaurants. ing these tea parties I thought ‘I ‘My home town is Portland Oregon, which can do that’ and it started from is known for its own week-long annual Rose there. It’s just intended to be and Cultural Festival,’ he said, ‘so I was glad a fun afternoon that provides to hear that the organisers of the Te Awamutu some vital funds for breast and Portland festivals are interested in forging cancer research.” closer links between the two.’ The tea party begins at 1pm Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce presi- US AMBASSADOR William McCormick speaking at yesterday’s Te Awamutu Chamber of dent Chris Smith was rapt with the success of on Monday, November 5 in Te Commerce luncheon. 305071AD Awamutu Bowling Club lounge. the business luncheon. Mrs Ashby says everyone is “We were delighted to be able to offer local Te running shoes, then walking shoes, then golfi ng Awamutu College catering department before welcome and encourages peo- Awamutu business the opportunity to meet and shoes - almost charting the age and interests of being guest of honour at the opening of the ple to wear something pink. hear ‘top tips to success’ from such an eminent the baby boomers. festival. international businessman.” In his own industry he says when the baby He said he knew quite a bit about New Zea- The Ambassador told the audience a key to boomers met their fi rst crisis in the 70s they land before being offered a post here and was Keeping peace success in business is studying demographics. stopped eating beef and started eating fi sh. Co- pleased to take the position. Te Awamutu Continuing Edu- He suggested similarities between our two incidentally he had sold his chain of steak and He says his philosophy is to accept our points cation’s November speaker will countries, an aging population of basically salad restaurants (which then went broke) and of difference, such as our nuclear free policy, and give an insight into the work healthy and wealthy people looking for some- founded the chain of seafood restaurants. get on with working together on other issues, of New Zealanders keeping the where to spend their money. The Ambassador also visited Te Awamutu such as Pacifi c Island issues, global warming peace in trouble spots around Mr McCormick said an example was a com- Rose Gardens and Old St John’s Church before and protecting fi sheries where we can do good the world. pany like Nike which made its money from lunch, then Te Awamutu businesses and Te work for the betterment of the planet. Sergeant Lex Soepnal, a member of the New Zealand Police Support Force, will be giving an illustrated talk on Wednesday, November 7 start- ing at the earlier than usual time of 9.50am. This is an open meeting and all interested are welcome to attend. For further details see today’s classifi ed section. SunSmart Bethel and Pirongia Primary are the two latest schools from this area top join the SunSmart VISITORS and hosts enjoy a tour of Te Awamutu Rose Gardens. Ambassador Accreditation. TE AWAMUTU Rose Trustees Paddy Stephens and Peter McCormick was able to quiz resident gardener John Maxted on the secrets to To achieve accreditation, Self meet with the US Ambassador. 305071BD growing such magnifi cent roses. 305071CD schools need to implement a SunSmart policy during terms one and four that encourages SunSmart behaviours such as Tiger’s caddy here for vital fundraiser wearing broad brimmed, bucket or legionnaire hats, clothing International golf caddy and speedway saloon car The homes provide safe havens for young girls res- and sunscreen and seeking driver Steve Williams (pictured right with Tiger cued from the sex trade in Cambodia. shade during peak UV hours of Woods) has been confi rmed as guest speaker at a The girls are also provided with an education and 10am to 4pm. fundraiser in Te Awamutu later this year. eventually employment when they are old enough. It also includes creating a With his wife Kirsty, Williams will be sharing some Sue Hanna will be home for the dinner and will be SunSmart environment that of his experiences in the sporting arena and giving an able to give an insight into her ongoing work. promotes the provision and insight into professional golf and the New Zealand Tickets ($100 which includes refreshments, coffee use of shade as well as re- speedway circuit. and cake) for the evening in the Te Awamutu Bible scheduling outdoor activities The evening has been organised to support Hagar Chapel are available from John or Liz Machell (ph 871 outside peak UV times. Homes in Cambodia that are run by Te Awamutu 8040 b/h or 027 493 6643). women Sue Hanna and Sue Taylor. For further details see advertisement page 10. 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