Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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Mr Mills Sir Anand Satyanand, Governor says there is a steering General of New Zealand, committee of 12 and expressions commended this community for its of membership interest from commitment to allowing all people about 20 more people. with disabilities to live their lives This Friday’s concert in to the fullest extent possible (a Kihikihi School Hall begins at 7pm leading community in a country and features Ray and Val recognised as a world leader in this Thurgood, well known local field). entertainers, along with artists He said this was evident in the from other country music clubs. generous support that had been Cost is $2 for 5-13 year olds forthcoming for the fundraising for and $3 for over 13-year-olds the building project. (under fives free) — supper ‘‘To raise two million dollars in provided. For more information less than five years is nothing short contact Mr Mills at 870 1794. of remarkable.’’ Sir Anand said this kind of Fieldays fever community support was also evi- dent in the ongoing offers of heating up employment for those with disabili- ties. The National Agricultural He quoted a Maori proverb Fieldays is on again next week which translated to ‘‘at the same at Mystery Creek. time the spiral is going out, it is Te Awamutu is getting into coming back’’. TC090609GJ01 the spirit, with the Information ‘‘This centre and this commun- GOVERNOR GENERAL, Sir Anand Satyanand cuts the ribbon on the plaque commemorating the opening Centre co-ordinating a window ity are a living example of that of Gracelands’ new National Service Centre ‘Dan Bryant House’, watched by Gracelands’ chief executive display competition for proverb.’’ Robyn Klos. Mrs Klos, founder and driving force for Gracelands over the past 19 years as well as for the businesses and a scarecrow He noted that the project had building project, earlier choked back tears as she welcomed everyone to the opening. competition. Check out our received notable support, including ‘Field Day in Te Awamutu’ the Finn brothers returning to stone Brothers) and architect (Tim region). ‘It is fitting that this building advertising feature on pages their old hometown to perform a Gisler) and all those who had He also thanked the service and bears the name of Dan Bryant, a 12-13 inside today’s issue. concert — the tickets for which had worked on the building for their other clubs, and the groups and humanitarian and a risk taker.’’ been sold out in 75 minutes. roles in bringing the project individuals who had given Mr Arcus spoke of his grand- King coming Sir Anand paid tribute to together successfully. donations and organised and father, Dan Bryant’s upbringing in Gracelands’ chief executive, Robyn Mrs Klos said Livingstone’s sup- supported fundraising events. Kihikihi in the 1880s. It was a hard to rural NZ Klos, whose commitment and deter- port, as sponsors as well as project These included the Jason Gunn working life. The Country Comedy Festival mination to see the project come to managers, was integral to the suc- compered auction night, the Finn He left school at the age of 12 and playing at the Te Awamutu Event fruition was also lauded by other cess of the undertaking. Brothers concert, organised by respiratory problems saw him sent Centre this Saturday has Mike speakers, including Tom Barratt, She said it had not been an easy Dean and Robyn Taylor, the scrap to Raglan for three months to King as lead comedy act hot on chairperson of Gracelands Trust task to find the member of the metal collection, organised by improve his health. and Sam Lewis, fundraising com- wider community who could assist Malcolm Macpherson and Te Awa- He got a job at his local cream- the heels of becoming embroiled mittee chairperson. Gracelands with the project of mutu Federated Farmers and the ery, then Te Awamutu Creamery as in a ‘pig farming scandal’ after Mr Barratt said he had origin- raising $2 Million. rural tour organised by Howard manager and then went on to filming footage of distressed pigs ally ‘‘not been a great supporter of In Sam Lewis, chairman of Ashmore. manage Te Rapa Creamery. in a concentrated farm building a new service centre‘‘ AFFCO Meat Company, they found ‘‘All contributions and efforts, An interest in livestock trading environment. ‘‘But Robyn convinced us (trust) the person to lead the fundraising great and small, were appreciated saw him buy a 20 hectare property Show organiser Scott Palmer that it was what was needed. committee. by Gracelands.’’ adjacent to the Te Rapa Creamery. say the timing is ironic — we’re ‘‘There will always be difficult- Mr Lewis paid tribute to the DV Mr Lewis thanked his fundrais- By the age of 39 he was a wealthy about to kick off The Country ies fundraising for what is essen- Bryant Trust, after whose founder ing committee and said he had man, but with an even wealthier Comedy Festival in some of the tially an office. But when you the building was named honouring enjoyed his two and a half year heart. biggest farming areas in New become as large as Gracelands has Dan Bryant’s legacy to the Waikato association with Gracelands ‘‘ a He set up a trust to run the Zealand and Mike has certainly become (1200 clients when the pro- community. growing and vital organisation, Bryant Home for Convalescent been in the thick of it lately. ject was launched to 2000 now) Mr Lewis also thanked the wide whose work in the field is the key to Children in Raglan. This was the Standard seat tickets for The administration is vital. It is import- group of philanthropic and chari- a caring and modern society’’. beginnings of his philanthropic Country Festival are available ant for clients that the staff can table trusts who had given grants In introducing Doug Arcus, work and the DV Bryant Trust was from the i-Site Centre. Doors come together to work together towards the project (many of whom chairman of the DV Bryant Trust, formed. open at 7pm, show at 8pm. collegially.’’ are Waikato, rather than Te Awa- Mrs Klos said that the grant from He would have been proud Mr Barratt echoed Mrs Klos’ mutu based, reflecting recognition the trust had made Gracelands feel indeed to see the new Gracelands’ tributes to the builders (Living- of Gracelands’ work in the wider that the goal was achievable. building bearing his name. Tissot T-Touch Expert • Touch screen • Altimeter • Compass • Chrono-timer • Thermo COMPLETE HYDRAULIC • WR 10ATM HOSE REPLACEMENT More than just a watch Stewart&Cavalier & REPAIR SERVICE. $2450 Engineers Supplies We have a full Range of hose & fittings for every application. 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The changes began back in 1998, so the warm and both staff and families who use these two Generally children do not find the two Te Awamutu kindergartens have kindergartens. longer day too tiring. However, those excellent examples to follow and the watch how it’s While we regret that we do not meet the children who do are able to have a sleep or feedback we have received from client needs of some families for the shorter rest on the beds provided. satisfaction surveys has been extremely done’ sessions, a significant majority of families We are now able to provide the full 20 positive. supported the change. hours free early childhood education 3-4 With the ongoing support of the Govern- The lower staff:child ratio enables our year old children are entitled to, plus an ment subsidy and the 20 free hours for 3-4 teachers to provide a quality educational additional eight hours at a very low cost. year olds, we look forward to continuing to programme, while working more closely The previous sessional kindergarten provide low cost, high quality early child- with individual and smaller groups of service only provided a maximum of 16 hood education in our kindergartens for children.