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ISSN 1170-1099 TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTING? Call Sarah at MOBILE ACCOUNTING SERVICES (1994) LTD Phone 871 8080 or email me on Published Tuesday and Thursday [email protected] TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006 297TC036-02 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY ‘Home plate’ Fabish king at Kihikihi track Two sizeable donations were By Colin Thorsen packed 25 lap fi nal from presented to local groups at The champagne fl owed Shaun Insley, with 17-year- the Combined Church Service freely after hometown favour- old Kihikihi contracted driver at the Te Awamutu Events Cen- ite Tony Fabish won the New Michael Brunt causing a tre on Sunday. Zealand Midget Champion- boilover fi nishing third in his Representatives from com- ships at McDonald’s Kihikihi fi rst year in a midget. munity house Kainga Aroha Speedway on Sunday. It was a day of bizarre hap- and the Te Awamutu Volunteer Memories immediately penings. Fire Brigade both received came fl ooding back of the Five-times national cham- cheques for $800. The dona- fi rst of Fabish’s two national pion Michael Kendall was tions were from a previous midget titles, also at Kihikihi dogged by mechanical prob- combined church service. in 1996. lems all day and was unable “I’m absolutely stoked. I to start in the fi nal after not Arthritis seminar could be a bit late for work fi nishing two heats. tomorrow, but I guess that’s Despite starting off grid 10, A seminar on all aspects of behind the likes of last year’s arthritis will be held in St Pat’s OK being the boss,” quipped the 47-year-old Te Awamutu champ Carl Worboys (grid 1), Hall on May 19 (12.45pm-4pm.) Bryce Townsend (grid 2) and The rheumatology team from panelbeating business owner. “I thought I might be a Graham Standring (grid 3), Waikato Hospital in conjunc- Fabish said he knew the car tion with Arthritis New Zealand chance for a top 10 placing, but certainly didn’t expect to was perfectly set up for the will present information. race. There is a $5 charge with win.” Several of Fabish’s mates, “I kept telling myself to be afternoon tea provided. For patient when passing the cars. more information contact Jean- including Kihikihi Speedway Club life member, Cactus Cor- I thought there would be ac- Mary Loomans at 871 5072 or cidents up front with so much Rhonda Borgas at 07 878 6322. boy, thought otherwise. “I told him I wouldn’t talk heat on.” to him again if he didn’t win,” He was right - Worboys was Pride surfacing Corboy says. an early casualty, fl ipping There have been plenty of Grant Wilks, co-owner of spectacularly out of conten- nominations lodged for this the Pop ‘N’ Good car 95 with tion on pit straight. year’s Pride of Te Awamutu Fabish and a member of his The race had only just Awards - being held at Te crew, said Fabish’s victory was re-started after a pile-up in- Awamutu Golf Club on May 11. richly deserved. volving Worboys and young Walk of Fame inductee “He’s been driving outstand- Aucklander Brad Mosen on Professor Harvey White will be ingly all year, forcing his way Rodeo Bend. attending, along with members into the New Zealand team Worboys was the hard luck of the families of the other two for the test series against story of the meeting, having inductees, the late Jim Wynyard the Aussies and Americans, started off pole after placing and the late Lloyd Mandeno. and he was third in the na- fourth in heat one, from grid tional series held at Western 20, and fi rst in heat two from Happy JPs Springs.” pole position. ‘1-WAY TRIP’: NZ Midget Championship titleholder Carl Worboys flips out To page 3. of contention at Kihikihi Speedway on Sunday. 122061AD Te Awamutu Justices of the Fabish won an action- Peace will have their national federation’s president, Gavin Kerr as the speaker at their annual dinner this Friday night. Dopey dairy dealer He will no doubt be impressed with the strength of the local association - which has 65 Justices as members. has judge puzzled Thanks Mum! The Judge sentencing a He was observed by under- Te Awamutu Courier readers man for selling cannabis from cover offi cers to sell a number of have a chance to win a relax- Kihikihi Dairy found it hard to ‘tinnies’. Some customers asked ing night’s stay at Judge Valley reconcile these actions with the him for a “$20 special”. Winery (Puahue) for their mum. man’s previous role as a Hare Defence lawyer Mike McIvor Simply send in a poem, paint- Krishna minister. said Ram moved to New Zealand ing, drawing or letter featuring Bharat Ram (29) worked as from Fiji and started socialising your special mother. Entries a Hare Krishna minister in at a Kihikihi pub, where he be- will be included in the Mother’s Fiji, before moving to Kihikihi gan smoking cannabis. Day pages on Tuesday, May 9. recently. Judge Spear said it was curi- The winning entry will win a He appeared before Judge ous that a Hare Krishna min- night for two at Judge Valley’s Robert Spear in Hamilton Dis- ister would smoke cannabis as Cabernet Chalet. trict Court on Friday, having it was one of the principles of They will be able to enjoy the previously admitted six charges that movement that followers cosy vineyard retreat which of selling cannabis. did not indulge in intoxicating has its own spa pool. Some of The court heard that Ram’s substances. Judge Valley’s special wine will activities became the subject of Ram was sentenced to 16 also be provided to sample. NZ MIDGET Championship title winner at Kihikihi Speedway on a week-long undercover opera- months’ jail and denied permis- Entries close 4pm, May 5. Sunday, Tony Fabish with wife Kimberley, son Mitchell and products tion in February, following infor- sion to apply for home deten- from the sponsor of the winning car, Pop ‘N’ Good. 122061BD mation from the public. tion.

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Wed: 1.29am & 1.55pm Tuesday, April 25: of Te Awamutu Chamber of Com- It is submitted trucks must con- Escaped prisoner from Waikeria located Thur: 2.20am & 2.49pm merce. tinue to travel Alexandra Street nearby. Fri: 3.21am & 3.52pm It is now timely to attribute for the commercial wellbeing of Te Burglary of Mahoe Street residence reported. meaningful fi gures to this traffi c, Awamutu. Sat: 4.34am & 5.02pm X-box stolen. separate from the alleged hourly Chamber members would be Theft of cash from a wallet in a car parked in Sun: 5.44am & 6.09pm rate at which trucks roll by. well advised to instruct their CEO Mahoe Street reported. Mon: 6.41am & 7.04pm Apart from the fact that members to pull his head in and confi ne his Wednesday, April 26: 122TC012/06 of the Chamber should be eternally literary talents to musing on the Theft of a bike from Baffi n Street property grateful by this manifestation of character and shortcomings of his reported. Located in damaged condition at rear commerce, they need to defi ne what former parliamentary colleagues, of Alexandra Hotel. BECOME THE harm manifests itself by the pas- along with being equally grateful Burglary of Rolleston Street residence report- LUNCHTIME sage of these trucks. about the wheels of commerce that ed. Air compressor stolen. How many customers have been grace our town. Thursday, April 27: carted off in ambulances over the In the realm of meaningful fi gures, Man arrested for failing to appear in court. past fi ve years? it is reasonable to presume that the Burglaries: Waipa Networks. Nothing sto- How many members of the Cham- Chamber CEO expects Waipa Dis- len. Rosborough Street property. Welder, angle trict Council to be the exchequer for JOIN ber actually transact business in grinder, spray gun and tools stolen. Adrienne Alexandra Street on a face to face ridding Alexandra Street of carriers Friday, April 28: for lunchlunch • CIRCUIT - 30min of strength & basis with customers or clients? of fertiliser and bleating or bovine Arrests: Man for driving without a licence. cardio training (12.10pm Wed & Fri) An examination of the Chamber of creatures - are they not the pseudo Vehicle impounded. Man for EBA. • EIGHT WEEK CHALLENGE to lose Commerce web site shows 47 mem- main culprits? Sunday, April 30: rst weight - weigh in optional bers have premises on Alexandra This former master mariner Arrests: Man for EBA. Woman for theft of alco- "Starts fi (cost $99 classes only) Street, two of these located adjacent turned champion of trade is steer- hol from Woolworths Supermarket, breaching a week of May" • HEALTHY LUNCH AVAILABLE to the railway crossing and others ing the populations of Te Awamutu, trespass order and warrants to appear in court. - Sushi, fruit or protein smoothies are cloistered away in the sanctuary Pirongia and parts of Kakepuku, Woman to face charges after she assaults am- • FREE SAUNA Monday nights for members • of air conditioned offi ces. around about 22,000 souls, in but bulance offi cers trying to assist her at Bulmers New Aerobic Schedule The clatter of keyboards, tel- one costly direction. Landing. Offender decamps and crashes car on ephones and fax machines must be It seems they are expected to alle- Arapuni Road. She is taken to hospital with a GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMME (May 06) deafening. viate and fund removal of the irrita- broken arm. 6am 9.15am 10am 12.10am 2pm 5.30pm 6.45pm Amidst the general rhetoric and tion of approximately 40 Chamber Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu Sit and Senior Step Stretch members. That is if WDC take him through Te Awamutu Police. MON Pump Be Fit exhortations to councillors, the 10.30am Circuit Attack 'n' flex Mayor and executive of Waipa Dis- seriously. I imagine they do not. TUES Spin Step Upright Pump trict Council by the Chamber CEO ROBIN PLOWRIGHT Attack & Active seeking to rid the main street of Abridged 50’s Pistons back WED Lunchtime Spin FWD Circuit The Waikato Pistons are back at the Te THU Step Circuit Comparison is odious on this occasion Awamutu Events Centre this Friday night for a Attack Xpress must-win match against the Wellington Saints. FRI Pump Pump Senior Lunchtime Circuit Circuit Terry Donovan correctly makes the causes of this situation. Tip-off is 7.30pm, with a curtain raiser at the point (April 26) that we need I suggest he types in ‘Aids Epi- 5.30pm between the Waikato Women’s Team and SUN Circuit/ Step/Spin to be responsible for our actions. demic in Papua New Guinea’ on Church College. The Pistons game is televised in full and re- VISITORS ARE WELCOME However, his comparison of a Google search on his computer Kiwis on the dole to the AIDS to become better informed on the played on TV2 at 11am Saturday morning. epidemic in PNG is miles off the topic. 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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 College dux aces Air Force training By Cathy Asplin I will keep for the rest of my life.” Former Te Awamutu College Dux Maria Captein The demanding course included a number of was on the podium again at a graduation ceremony components ranging from fi rst aid and general - this time at her Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Force knowledge to drill and weapons training, (RNZAF) parade. as well as daily physical In fact Maria picked up training sessions. three of the six trophies “It was rewarding to get on offer at the command fi tter and stronger. We also and recruit training had to maintain a high graduation ceremony at standard of dress and keep Woodbourne base. our dormitory spotless.” She won the Pat God- Despite the demands dard Memorial Trophy Maria thoroughly enjoyed for best female recruit in the experience and was physical education and proud to have her family recreational training, present for the graduation returned to pick up the ceremony. academic trophy for the “I was very honoured to recruit with highest ag- be awarded those trophies gregate points and was and it was terrifi c to have then named best all round Mum, Dad and Oma there CHEERS: Maria Captein celebrates with her to see us all graduate.” recruit, collecting the parents, Patricia and Clem Captein. Lawson Cup. Maria is specialising in Maria was one of 104 who entered the course and Air Electronics at RNZAF just 65 who graduated. base Auckland, currently completing on the job “Competition was tough and we all wanted those training before she starts a non-commissioned trophies. Some were discharged along the way be- aircrew course. cause of injuries or inability to complete tests. After that it’s on to survival school and a corpo- “The fi rst four weeks were the toughest - it was a ral’s qualifi cation course, before specialist AEOP huge culture shock for most people, but we adjust- training. Eventually she will be based with 5 ed to the routine and to what was expected of us. Squadron at Auckland and is looking forward to “There were times when things got very stress- working with new electronic equipment as part of TOP GUN: Maria Captein receives trophies and congratulations from Air ful, but as a team we got there. I made friends that the planned upgrade for the six P-3K Orions. Vice-Marshal Hamilton at the graduation parade. Photos supplied Fabish claims second NZ midget racing title WDC welcomes pylon plan rejection From page 1. David Corboy, Gavin Corboy and With Worboys gone, Standring Joseph Farrow worked their butts Waipa District Council has solved to fi ght the Transpower it meant the line would cut made the lead, only for carburettor off replacing the entire rear end in welcomed the draft rejection of plans through the Resource through the Lake Karapiro area problems to end his chances. All the 15 minutes. “We’re pretty practised the proposed Transpower up- Management Act processes. and the slopes of Mount Maun- time, Fabish was working his way to in that (job). We all know what we’re grade of the national grid, which This will not be necessary gatautari.” the front, with the parochial home doing,” Wilks said. would have seen huge pylons if the draft decision by the Lake Karapiro was the only crowd getting behind him. Fabish was quick to thank his crew dominate the landscape around Electricity Commissioner is area of designated natural beau- He saw off a serious challenge from for the role they had played in his Lake Karapiro. confi rmed. ty on either of the routes origi- Bryce Townsend, then took control of victory. But the Council will not be It wanted the national grid nally announced by Transpower the race, winning comfortably - de- “They were awesome, I asked for happy until the decision is operator to go back to the previ- last year and Mr Livingston said spite having his lead whittled away the car to be set up tight for the fi nal, confi rmed in July, says District ously proposed eastern route to Transpower’s preference for the twice by yellow fl ags. It was a won- after a DNF in heat 2 when I spun Mayor Alan Livingston. avoid Lake Karapiro, but if this western route, taking in Lake derful end to a day that did not start out and it was so tight it was tough to Mr Livingston says the draft was not possible, then it wanted Karapiro, “fl ew in the face” of so auspiciously for him. drive - just what the doctor ordered.” determination decision by Elec- Transpower to underground the Resource Management Act. He showed his class fi nishing third Among the fi rst of hordes of fans tricity Commissioner Roy Hem- the line through the Karapiro The Mayor said Council would in heat one after starting off the fi fth who rushed to congratulate the new mingway is a positive move, but landscape. be closely studying the draft de- row, but had the hair raising experi- champ were Fabish’s wife, Kimberley the door has been left open for “We were appalled when termination and make submis- ence of no brakes for the last fi ve of 15 and son Mitchell. “It’s the thrill of a Transpower to have the decision Transpower announced it pre- sions in support of the decision. laps after the brake rotor broke off. lifetime, my throat’s sore from yell- reversed. ferred the western route for Council remains committed to Fabish and his crew of Grant Wilks, ing,” Mrs Fabish said. The Council had earlier re- its 440kV line, especially when opposing Transpower’s plans. Chance to feature art MUST SELL AUCTION! 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NEW $500 Group, Workingmens Club, 9.30am. 3rd Dr Alison Church frontage, 8am – 1pm. Farmers and Craft SEMI AUTOMATICS Campbell - Waikato University on ‘Intelligent De- Market. Phone Parish Offi ce 871 5568 or Ken H & R 5 Shot Syn Stock 12G ...... NEW $795 sign’ dept of Biological Sciences. 17th Archdeacon George 871 3245. Escort 5 Shot Syn Stock 12G ...... NEW $875 Reg. Nicholson - Hamilton ‘Something you didn’t 28 - Pirongia Country Market and Art Exhi- Fabarm 5 Shot Syn Stock 12G ...... NEW $1,450 know about Red Riding Hood’. Phone Brian Ar- bition, Pirongia Memorial Hall, 8.30am-1pm. Fabarm 5 Shot Wood Stock 12G ...... NEW $1,450 randale 871 9544. Phone Shirley Scott for more information or to Browning Silver Hunter 5 Shot 12G ..NEW $1,550 7,21 - Te Awamutu Sunday Tramping Group, book a stall 871 9536. Browning Gold Wood Stock 12G ...... NEW $1,950 meet WDC Carpark at 7.45am. 7th ‘Pureora - to Pirongia Arts and Crafts Shop and Gallery, SKB 3000 5 Shot Wood Stock 12G the top, views of Taupo and surrounds, via Ben- Franklin Street, open 10am-4pm mostly 7 days...... NEW $1,895 nydale and Link Road’. Leader Helen 871 7366 The exhibiting artist for the month of May is SINGLE BARREL ‘Maratoto - water race, interesting trip full of his- Heather Eyre. Phone Kathy 021 154 2157. H & R 410/.22 ...... NEW $495 tory. Leader Helen 871 7366 Te Awamutu Museum, Roche Street. Open H & R 12G ...... NEW $325 7,21 - Te Awamutu Spiritualist Church, Red Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm H & R .410 ...... NEW $325 Cross Hall, 11am. 7th Caroline Wahanui. 21st and Sunday 1pm-4pm. ‘Oho Ake - awakening Karan Oliver. Phone Elaine Dunlop 07 871 7064. history within ourselves’. In collaboration with STEEL SHOT 10 - Come Dancing, RSA, Alexandra Street, students from Toi Rauangi Visual Arts at Te Wa- Rio Steel All Sizes 2¾ ...... $18pkt - $162case 1.30pm-3.30pm. $2 entry, live music and courtesy nanga o Aotearoa, an exhibition of contemporary Rio Magnum 2¾ ...... $23pkt - $207case van available. Phone Mrs Metcalfe 871 5191. art and artefacts from the Museum’s collection Rio Magnum 3" ...... $25pkt - $225case 11 - Pride of Te Awamutu Awards, Te Awamutu that inspired them. Phone 872 0085 for more Game Bore (English Shells) Golf Club, 7.30pm. information. 2¾ #2 ...... $16pkt - $144case 3" #1 + 3 ...... $9pkt (10) - $80case 3½ #3 + BB ...... $18pkt (10) - $160case YOUR LETTERS MOTORISED DECOYS Lucky Duck ...... $220 each Heavenly messages on view at Arawata Market Day Lucky Duck With Remote ...... $350 each Air Ducks ...... $80 each It has been a novel idea for the Lord”, “And they shall be No relationship with God Quiver Ducks ...... $85 each St John’s Vicar, George Al- mine said the Lord of Hosts, in ever dies. Flying Duck - Wind Operated ...... $28 each lanson and his co-workers to that day when I make up my The life that is lost is not lost STANDARD DECOYS utilise the tidy precincts of the jewels” - the Second Coming when it is in the hands of the Small ...... $6.50 each Church for a Market Day. of Christ is referred to in this one who made it and sustains 16" ...... $7.50 each Many means, methods and scripture. it. 18" ...... $10 each men are used by the Church I stood at a stall where la- Who knows that some hun- One FREE Every 10 Purchased to carry the Gospel to people dies necklaces were being sold, gry heart for God may fi nd Geese ...... $25 each and God still speaks through and I said to the vendor “look, a message to help in time of His Word. somebody was laid to rest need. “By faith, he being dead I walked around the stalls here in 1906, 100 years ago”. yet speaketh” was said of and found nothing objection- The lady was surrounded by Abel and his sacrifi ce to God, VERN WILSON able. The tombstones were graves. the lamb of acceptance. Let bearing their message in the The object lesson of these us bear in mind, the greatest GUNSMITH – GUNSHOP various inscriptions, such graves is that there is a fi nal- news came from a graveyard 419 Alexandra Street, as ‘Blessed are they that die ity to earthly existence, but not - “Christ is Risen”. Te Awamutu. Phone 871 5530 in the Lord”, “For ever with to existence itself. LEN STENBERG 101TC037/06

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Cornerstone clinic Mahoe Street Medical Centre 371 Mahoe Street · Te Awamutu

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Optional place is perfect for medi- of the centre’s commitment to con- the fi rst Waikato practice to meet fan can also dramatically um to large sized areas. tinuous quality improvements. the standards on the fi rst assess- increase the circulation Detachable ash shelf is a Cornerstone is a standard for gen- ment. of heat in your home. standard feature. eral Practice care aimed at improv- The team is proud of their efforts Detachable ash shelf is a Est. Peak Output 19kW. ing delivery of services for clients, after working hard to meet the standard feature. Cast Iron Fire Box. promoting professionalism and standards, and also thank their cli- Est. Peak Output 16kW. developing a sound practice. ents for their support. Cast Iron Fire Box. Fire only $1349 Fire only $1599 Community contribution impressive Fire + Ace Service $2750 Installed* Fire + Ace Service $3050 Installed* It was an honour to Our soldiers, apart VERONA Ace Heating Services for standard installation (in a single represent The Cham- from the leaders on story dwelling) includes the following:* ber at the wreath lay- the ground, lacked There's something special •Masport home-heater woodfire •Standard 150mm diameter flue kit ing ceremony on Anzac leadership from the about the 'living flame' feel Day. top. Apparently the •Standard roof flashing (normal flat or single apex roof) of a curved window. Any •Standard tile hearth (to regulation size for permit ) Te Awamutu is Commanding Offi cer, room will be enhanced •Flue heat reflector - to allow fitting close to walls indeed fortunate to a British Brigadier, by the attractive art of •Pre-installation site visit have so many groups sat on a ship in the •Preparation of Council Building Consents (permit cost and clubs that look harbour. On the other Verona. Est. Peak Output 20kW. not included) after, and give service hand the Turks had •Installation by registered member of "Home Heating to their own and oth- a Colonel Mustafa Cast Iron Fire Box Assoc" to Council requirements (within 25km of our store) ers. These people are Kamal Ataturk. He the unheralded strong was a real leader. He Fire only $1999 Please Note: non-standard multi-level dwellings will threads that give us led from the front. 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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 PAGE 9 Genealogists go ‘back to school’ Te Awamutu genealogists have where that one went but it is lost. turned typists in a grand collective Likewise the Te Kawa School - their effort to save school records from the registers disappeared when the area for posterity. school closed quite recently and it Te Awamutu Branch of New Zea- has not been possible to fi nd them.” land Society of Genealogists has On the other hand the fate of the Rain Boots provided 22 typists to tackle the Kihikihi registers is more defi nite huge job of transcribing the records - they went up in smoke when the onto computer. school was burnt down in the 30s. It is part of The NZ Society of Ge- No records seem to exist either for nealogists Millennium project. Te Awamutu Primary prior to 1921. Te Awamutu Branch president “One principal of a quite large John Dudley says the ability to ac- school said that one of her ‘idiot cess alphabetical lists of pupils at predecessors decided that no one each school means all the salient in- would ever want these old things formation about a pupil (from school and heaved them in the incinera- admission, progress and withdrawal tor’.” SECOND born for Rachel and Asaf Rachmani is registers) can be obtained without Anyone who has old school regis- Aviv Aharon, a brother for Noa. He weighed 3170g further handling the original reg- ters is urged to drop them in to the at birth at Waikato Women’s Hospital. 1220610AD isters. Museum. Te Awamutu Branch members Anyone wanting information from held discussions with Te Awamutu the old registers can contact Toni Bridge series sees Museum staff about the project. Fortune at the Museum (ph 872 Instore now They then visited schools in the 0030 ext. 7594). area, where possible collecting the The fi nal act in the recording of all close fi nish registers and depositing them in this information is to enter it into The Friday section of Te Awamutu Bridge the Museum, which is a registered the NZSG Kiwi Index. Sizes 5-12 Club’s Pair ‘C’ series saw one of the closest archival repository. This is a CD Rom which is pub- fi nishes for some time, with Betty Purdie and The oldest registers date back to lished every few years and available Margaret Matthew clinching top honours with a 1876. to members of the society. The last skinny 0.17% margin. “Most school principals have seen one - the fourth edition - contained The Monday series saw Betty Purdie and part- the value of placing their old reg- six million records of a multiplicity ner Paul Hobbs take fi rst spot with a healthy 7% isters in the Museum - a few have of types. margin. wanted the originals copied then The school registers contain The Wednesday series saw Gay McLaughlin returned,” Mr Dudley says. some sensitive information and are and Olga Irwin gain two fi rsts and a third over “Some schools have gone and so subject to a 100 year embargo in the three days play to take out the series in con- have their registers. A sad loss was order to respect the privacy of living vincing fashion by an 11% margin. Rangioahia - no one is quite sure people. The Friday series saw one of the closest fi nishes for some time with Betty Purdie and Margaret Take us to the April sun in Cuba ... or anywhere Matthew clinching a win with a skinny 0.17% Club results: Wednesday, gross, N/S: L Sloan/M Chaplin 1, B Cox/S Cullen If you thought that April was unu- “But at least we have not had the 2, A Bovet/J Frost 3. E/W: Q Kabel/M Moore 1, D Anderson/K Mc- sually wet this year, you were right! weather extremes experienced in Fadyen 2, J Anderton/N Krielin 3. Te Awamutu weather watcher other places,” mused the former Te Handicap, N/S: L Sloan/M Chaplin 1, B Cox/S Cullen 2, A Paul Hobbs reports that the 212mm Awamutu College maths teacher. Bovet/J Frost 3. E/W: Q Kabel/M Moore 1, J Willcox/P Ralph 2, D LITTLE Anderson/K McFadyen 3. of rainfall he recorded during the The four month total for the year Friday, gross, N/S: M Berry/P Lewis 1, M Matthew/P Cleave 2, month was a record for April during to date of 481.5mm was well above C Carey/T Bramwell 3. E/W: B Chancellor/M Corkill 1, B Purdie/P the 16 years he has been collating average, but still well below the BO-PEEP Christie 2, K Hobbs/M Parlane 3. Handicap, N/S: M Chaplin/P Moorby 1, M Matthew/P Cleave 2, weather records in town. 561mm of 1996. C Carey/T Bramwell 3. E/W: E Beal/H Goldman 1, B Chancellor/M Almost half (14) the days in the Last year saw just 208mm of rain

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122TC048-06 Te Awamutui -SITE - the bigger picture The Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Always a warm welcome at the.. .. Centre is a member of a New Zealand Thomas and successfully supported TheOlde Creamery Café wide network providing quality service and staffed by 18 dedicated unpaid Simply Elegant Flowers and information to our community volunteer support workers. & and visitors. More volunteers are always • Delicious lunch menu • Weekend brunches Reasonably priced self-contained units Tourism New Zealand developed • Fully Licensed • Wedding & conference venue ALSO - Kitchen cabins which sleep 5 needed, so anyone keen to help is the new branding Powered caravan sites & tent sites i-SITE four years askedTRAVEL to contact ARRANGEMENTS the Centre. O “THE QUIET ONE” ago to emphasize the network of 7 days 10am-4pm over 85 centres throughout the The staff at the Centre have P Ph 07 823 6266 country. The new name refl ects a travelled extensively throughout New E 317 Kaipaki Rd, Call Faye or Bill on 871 7420 ‘site’ for information for the ‘website’ Zealand and experienced many of N Ohaupo 141 Bond Road our iconic activities and attractions, so generation. 122TC045-06 they have fi rst-hand knowledge about what is available for you to enjoy. Ngaroto Nurseries Through their network they can assist you with booking FFORO R TTHEH E CCOMPLETEO M P L E T E EEXPEX P E RRIENCEI E N C E accommodation and activities, PPLANTSL A N T S ~ CCAFEA F E ~ GGARDENSA R D E N S plus they have a large selection of Open 7 Days: 8.30am - 5.00pm ~ Cafe Open 9.30am - 4.30pm brochures available, covering the • Wide range of trees & length of the country, from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island, so you can shrubs for sale look for yourself before making travel • Knowledgeable friendly staff plans. ROZ CLAIRE Experience, or using New Zealand guides. off road, than sticking to the roads, • Relax over a coffee in our cafe LIDDELL THOMAS TAILORMADE ITINERARIES wide transporation systems or International Driver Licence forms the centre is a stockist of a range of CAFE or take time out enjoying our Te Awamutu Centre is staffed by Creating tailormade itineraries travelling in your own vehicle. and AA membership forms are also DOC maps and guides and they sell delicious lunch/brunch menu fulltime manager Roz Liddell and for every budget is their speciality, The Centre is an AA Touring agent available. hut passes for Pirongia Forest Park at • Enjoy a wander through seven fulltime information consultant Claire whether travelling with Magic or Kiwi providing maps and accommodation And if you are more keen on going $5 per person. acres of gardens, and if you wish, bring a picnic What does your Te Awamutui-SITE do for you? 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The event attracted Troopers; St Pats Stingers v Int Daddy’s Angels; College 10A v St In a tremendous 223 entries from Kai- Pats Stars; Kihikihi Devils v Arohena show of strength, they taia to Invercargill 10:40: TA Marist A v Pirongia Black; Paterangi Comrades v St Pats collectively won seven - 108 females and 115 gold, 13 silver and 13 males. Hot Shots; Kawau Tigers Royal v AI; Sacred Heart 1 v College 9C; bronze medals in 48 Te Awamutu supplied Ohaupo 2 v COGS BCT; Puahue Hotties v Pirongia Sparklers age group events at the two fully qualifi ed time 11:30: Aywon Stars v Pirongia Sincerity; St Pats Chiefs v Pirongia Millenium Institute of keepers, John Brewer Troopers; Sacred Heart 2 v TAS Rockerz; TAS Guthrie Bowron v Sport, North Shore. and Buster Askew. Comrades Social; Kakepuku Falcons v Arohena Gold medals went Team spokesperson, to Graeme Parkes (3), Warren Main says 12:20: College 10B v TAS KTM Farm & Trail; Int Tornadoes v Int Elizabeth Captein (3) highlights of the meet- Playerz; Pirongia AMP v Ohaupo 1; TAS Nitwits v TAS Soliders; and Annette Whittle. ing included Olga John- Pirongia RD1 v Alpha Netball; TAPS Hot Steppers v Korakonui Katz; Silver medallists son (Tauranga) setting were Warren Main (4), a world record. 1:10: TAS Done Deal v College Fusions; Korakonui Llamas v Int Captein (3), Brewer But the swimmer to Rusty Rascals; TAS Barbies v Int Surferz; College Snr Social v TAS (2), Parkes, Stevenson, gain the biggest cheer Corboy Earthmovers; Pekerau Piranhas v TAPS Magic Walton and Whittle. of all was Simon Coffi n, TE AWAMUTU masters swimmers with their medals, from left, back: Graeme 2:00: College 9A v College I Love Lamps; Int Devils v Int Magic; Those to win bronze aged 78, from Manukau Parkes, Annette Whittle, Mary Brewer, Ronnie Stevenson, Warren Main; front: Diane Walton, Elizabeth Captein, Heather Long. Photo supplied. Kawau Tigers v College Senior B; Int Vipers v Pirongia FIL; TAS Gyde were Stevenson (4), for completing 50m for Walton (2), Parkes (2), the fi rst time in his life. Wansbone v College Senior C “This was a great Main (2), Brewer (2) He had a couple of display of the New Zea- 2:50: College 9B v Te Taumata Ki Parawera; Pukeatua Soldiers and Whittle. stops along the way but, land Masters Swim- v Pekerau Stingers; Int Foxy Roxys v Int Interceptors; TAS M&B The locals also with huge encourage- ming creed ‘Fun, Fit- WARRANT OF FITNESS Contractors v Pirongia Alexandra Hotel set 25 personal best ment from the crowd, ness and Friendship’,” times, with the bulk of fi nished the swim. says Main. Duty Roster: Sandy Cassells, Pirongia AMP, Comrades Social, ALL W.O.F. 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A1 SELF PUAHUE HALL decoys etc available at Very dearly loved hus- STORAGE ASSOCIATION BUSINESS SUPER Farmlands, Churchill BEREAVEMENTS band and daddy, 4 New facility, many Street, Te Awamutu. years ago on 1st May ANNUAL GENERAL DEALS WOODS - Kevin. sizes, good rates, MEETING you passed away. We Personal Loans security and 7 FIREWOOD The Woods family will always miss you, Vehicle Finance day access. Held at the hall would like to thank cherished memories 5m³ $160, 10m³ $290, everyone who at- Debt ConsolidConsolidaaationtion Phone 871-6164 On May 15, 2006 delivered. Phone (07) will always remain in or (0274) 783 085 at 8.00pm tended Kevin’s fu- our hearts. Love you Mortgages 878-5242 or (021) 617- neral. Thanks to forever. Caren, Any purpose we can help All Welcome 349. those who spoke a few Any purpose we can help Tammy, Rochelle and Are you looking For information phone words of Kevin’s past, Income and credit FIREWOOD, dry Scott. for Property H Rombouts 871-3848 thank you to good problems ok Manuka and Acacia, Management? $85m³. Phone 870- neighbours and friends FROM $3,000 who provided baking LOST 5210. etc, including the TO $100,000 WE DEAL TYRES Stuart Law HOT spring spa pool, “Green Team”. To BLACK folding walk- CALL TOLL WITH ALL Ltd, Phone 871-6426. those who couldn’t at- ing stick, in shop 2 FREE TODAY good condition, ½ new price, $5000. Phone tend, thank you for week ago. Please 0508-42-5626 MAINTENANCE FOR SALE the condolences by phone 871-5457. (07) 825-9170. phone and many ISSUES COMPOST bin, con- ZIPS replaced, trou- cards. Also to our fu- VEHICLE FINANCE RAFFLES PROMPTLY crete kitset frame, sers, frocks, skirts neral celebrant Merril No Deposit Finance double bin with lids, shortened. Sincerity for a wonderful ser- Learner License Ph 871-5044 TE AWAMUTU Col- Same Day Approval $50. Phone a/h 871- Drycleaners, 97 Sloane vice. Thanks to Tara lege Rugby U16’s gro- 3947. Hill’s Manager Heather, Bad Credit - No credit Street. cery raffle: B Mere- for her support Vehicles from $3000 through this time dith, ticket no. 169. Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ PUBLIC NOTICES Thanks to all for sup- Ph: 0800 16 90 90 “nobody does it better” with our mum (May) Watson Haworth along with close port. Motors Finance HOUSE, three bed- friends and neighbours in Te Awamutu, PERSONAL room, sunny, tidy, thank you everyone. walk to town, garage FOR HIRE and carport, $240p/w. A BABY? Planned or Phone 870-2249 or unplanned! Know IN MEMORIAM CARPET and uphol- (021) 172-1200. your options. Phone stery cleaner. Hire BRINDLE - Ivan. Pregnancy Counsel- from the cleaning spe- LANDLORDS Ivan though your ling Services collect smile has gone for- cialists. Sincerity Dry- Wishing your property (07) 855-5779 - 24 cleaners. Phone 871- ever, your voice we hours a day. to be managed by a can not hear. Sweet 5471, 97 Sloane Street. recognised professional? OPERATION Cover memories we have of TENANTS you are always with Up is up and running us. Love mum, dad again, we need wool, RENTAL Needing help finding and Terry. double knit or 4ply, accommodation which CORIN - Ian James. this can be left at the CARS suits your needs? In loving memory of Te Awamutu Courier Contact Francene our dear son who died Office. on 871-7146, suddenly on May 2, PSYCHIC/ tarot read- Mobile 2005, aged 26. You ings, reasonable rates. (027) 289-3952 brought such joy unto For an appointment Phone Leticha our lives, your love phone 872-8114. 871-6287 a/h and thoughtfulness, 871-3970 Waipa Property your humour, the STRESS can be re- Link Ltd. MREINZ places you have been duced with hypno- and things you have therapy. For ap- 132 Kihikihi Road NEW three bedroom done, the friends you pointments in Tirau Te Awamutu house, TE Awamutu, made here and over- or Hamilton phone professional couple, seas have given us Margaret Crampton- no kids, no pets, such wonderful Steer (07) 855-8520. available May 12. memories. We love TINA, Kiwi, 30’s, WOOD SPLITTERS Phone (07) 877-8149. and miss you. God in/out calls, ready to bless you. - Mum and pleasure, discreet. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Dad. Phone (027) 220-4528. Phone 871-3288 STORAGE CORIN - Ian James. Te Awamutu ‘Canary’ (you were so Lock up good natured!) You HEALTH AND storage units grew to be an eagle. BEAUTY Fly eagle, ride the Electric Security Fence winds of heaven. We WANTED, fifteen peo- TRAILERS 24/7 access miss you. With much ple to lose 5 to 45kgs. Camera and patrolled love, your sister and Call Sue 083-290-999. surveillance family. Phone 871-3288 Phone 871-2171 TUITION Te Awamutu or (0274) 407-101 230 Bruce Berquist INDIGENOUS culture Drive, Te Awamutu CORIN - Ian James. for those who know that bacteria created Will miss you little CHAINSAWS STORAGE profes- brother, but you will us, evolution shapes sional storage com- be in my heart for- us and diversity sus- pany, offers long term ever. Lots of love from tains us. Phone storage, individual, Bruce. Rainga 871-6682. Phone 871-3288 secure units. Razzas Te Awamutu Storage, Otorohanga. Phone 872-2485 or PHOTOS (027) 499-7159. FOR LEASE TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE Appearing in the Courier are PREMISES, suit retail From $17 p/w available in colour and or workshop, large 24hr access yard, good parking, Camera Surveillance black and white long term. Phone 871- PH: (07) 856-7584 ORDER AT THE COURIER OFFICE 7533. or (027) 608-1749

PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 FOR SALE UNDER FOR SALE UNDER FARM EQUIPMENT VEHICLES FOR WANTED LIVESTOCK PROPERTIES FOR $50 $50 SALE WANTED SALE PRESCOTT Galva- WOOL, double knit or nizer, heavy duty sin- 4ply, for Operation ARMCHAIR, soft LARGE capacity mi- NISSAN Sentra 1994, TWO bedroom flat, gle axle trailer, 2 Cover Up, can be left newly renovated, camel colour, com- crowave, excellent or- SW, NZ new 1600, AC PETFOODS spare wheels, $1,500. at Te Awamutu Cou- $200 p/w. Three bed- fortable, buttoned, der. Phone 870-6448. 5spd, p/s, was $5,000, $49.50. Phone 871- Giltrap Bale feeder, rier office. Now Buying room house, $250 p/w. this week $3,500. 5129. LARGE igloo dog ken- $2,100. Pel claw insu- Horses Bond and refs re- nel, $49.95. Phone lators, new, 800, 27c Nissan SW 1993, 1.3 quired. Phone 871- BABY monitor or baby GRAZING 870-1797. each. Jobe trough auto, p/s, a/c, 0800-834-222 2171 or (0274) 407- phone, working well, valves, new, 30, $25 111,000km, was AVAILABLE 101. $30. Phone 871-3849. NAVY blue rocket cur- each. Cattle alumin- $4,000, this week tains, 4 x 1300, excel- EMPTY BOOSTER seat, $30. ium weigh platform $2,500. Nissan Pulsar GRAZING WORK WANTED Phone 871-8923. lent condition, $49.95. and weigh bars and 1993, 1.7 diesel, auto, AVAILABLE HEIFERS Phone 871-8066. control, $700. All + p/s, was $3,000, this BOYS 20” BMX bike, GST. Phone (07) 873- week $1,500. Toyota For up to 100 dairy and high BW empty 80+ DRIVER excellent condition, NEW hand knitted 1576. Corolla 1994, auto, heifers in Otorohanga cows wanted $45. Phone 871-6692. flecked green jacket, TRAINING p/s, a/c, was $4,500, area. May 2006 to Phone Owen Watson Phone Rosetown Driver BOYS 24” ten speed large, $45. Phone 871- this week $2,500. May 2007. (07) 873-6222 or VEHICLES FOR Training (0274) 125- bike, excellent condi- 7520. Toyota Hiace 1998, Phone Allen (021) 874-570 SALE 000 or 871-5569. tion, $45. Phone 871- PUSHCHAIR, good LWB, 2.8 diesel, 5spd, (07) 873-0720 6692. p/s, stereo, NZ new, condition, four 1988 Mitsi Mirage, TENDERS AVAILABLE ! CAT carry cage, excel- wheels, elmo design, higher kms but in S/wagon, rego/ war- good condition, GRAZING WANTED Friendly, professional lent condition, $30. $40. Phone 870-5008. rant, 130,000kms, re- painters and decora- Phone 871-6252. $6,995. Vehicles sold BUILDINGS RANCH slider, drap- liable running, $1500 with current wof and WANTED Grazing for tors. You are guaran- CURTAINS, x2, ther- ers, rusty blue and ono. Phone (07) 873- reg. Phone 871-8881 2 bulls. From May 1 FOR REMOVAL teed a no stress ex- madrape, forest green, gold, never used, 7193. LMVT. to October. Phone For sale by tender, perience. You will receive the benefits of new, 247 x 203 cm, $49.95. Phone 871- 871-3561 or (0274) two freestanding 035-854. a fast and efficient plus track, $49.50. 8066. garages from Phone (027) 293-6489. Pirongia School. job, with a quality fin- ish. Phone Dave Rowe SEWING machine, Tender documents ELECTRIC wall LIVESTOCK FOR (027) 290 8776 or (07) Globe 550, working available from heater, good condi- SALE 873-1777. tion, $15. Phone 871- well, $45. Phone 871- Great DTZ NZ Ltd, 5698. 3849. HEIFERS 1 Jersey, 3 PO Box 1545, Tyres! Wellington CHIMNEY FORMICA table and STROLLER, navy, x Jersey/Jersey X 333TC206-05 Enquiries phone Clean, parts, repairs, four chairs (same fold down type with cows. Lovely quiet MAZDA 626 station Great animals. Phone 871- Bronwyn Simmonds be ready for winter. era), $49.95. Phone hood, $15. Phone 870- on (04) 460-3805 Phone 871-5351 or 871-6846. 1902. wagon, 1989, blue, 3561 or (0274) 035- $1,500 ono. Phone Prices! 854. Tenders close (027) 664-367. FREE concrete for fill. SUITCASE 60 x 60 x 870-4367. Fitting & Balancing Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Phone 871-6252. 15cm, wheels to pull CLARKE’S LIVESTOCK CARPET FREE queen waterbed, along, $35. Phone TE AWAMUTU WANTED in good condition, pick 871-3849. Kihikihi Road TE AWAMUTU CLEANING up only. Phone 871- COURIER MILK, All surplus For your carpet and 356TC200/05 Te Awamutu 7507. TRIKE plus bike with COURIER trainers, good condi- Phone 871-5151 Phone 871 3079 wanted for calves. upholstery cleaning FUNKY double duvet Phone 871-4815 or Phone Keith, tion, $45. Phone 871- Phone 871-5151 cover, inner and pil- 7706. (0274) 901-007. mobile low cases, $30. Phone STOCK SALES (027) 280-0790 871-8923. TWO funky single du- STOCK SALES or 871-4930 vet cover inners, pil- GIRLS 20” BMX bike, JERSEY POWER ANNUAL We aim to please very nice condition, lowslips, $30. Phone $45. Phone 871-6692. 871-8923. Featuring Outstanding Genetics From EXTERIOR house OKURA - ROSCLIFF - MARSDEN cleaning. Phone Ultra PUBLIC NOTICES Clean 871-6662 today! Friday, May 5, 2006 at 3.00pm TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE 2 Coulter Road (off Cambridge Road) Glen Rawson FREE SPINE CHECKS Te Awamutu Dairy Supply 73790 Thursday May 4 - 11.00am Plumbing TE AWAMUTU FAMILY Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, 33 Ped Jersey in-calf Heifers (BW Ave 177) Craftsman, Plumber CHIROPRACTIC Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu 12 Ped Jersey Autumn Heifers (BW Ave 207) and Gasfitter Dr Louise Farrelly Sale Comprising Roofing Maintenance 8 Ped Jersey Yearling Bulls (BW Ave 187) B. Sc. B. Sc (Chiro) MNZCA New 6 Ped Jersey Embryo Packages 10.30am - MACHINERY SALE Phone (027) 222-7590 44 Albert Park Drive See separate advert. or 870-2987a/h Te Awamutu TB, C10, EBL Free, Lepto Vaccinated 11.00am Prime & Boners Phone: 870-6673 Auctioneers: Jersey Marketing Service Fax: 870-6674 10 Fat Cattle Johnny Nelson Email: [email protected] and PGG Wrightsons 150 Boners WASHBRIGHT Contact Vendors: 50 I/c budget cows MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN Ross and Esme Riddell (027) 221-9676 11.30am Dairies TREATMENT Catalogues Available Special Entry - A/C Client: Low pressure, Exterior LR & EM Smith, Farm Sold Cleaning MACHINERY FOR SALE 50 x Fries/Fries X dairy cows Coloursteel roofs Vendors have purchased smaller farm and Roof spray, Tiles and are selling later calving cows, mainly Decromastic Sept - Oct calvers, good shifting young Rotary clean, pavers, cows, all figures available. driveways, footpaths MACHINERY SALE 12.00 noon Store Cattle Commercial buildings A/C Client - May 4, 2006 10 Potter Bulls Phone (0274) 763-347 or 871-7389 Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, 20 2yr str & hfrs Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs Car trailer, tandem,10x5 plus grate Car trailer, 6x4, plus crate 12.00 noon Feeder calves Limited 100 litre bloatenz 150 calves Now Servicing Te Awamutu 3 bike trailer 12.00 noon Sheep For Exterior Cleaning Colostrum tank (1000L) 20 Prime lambs Moss, Mould and Algae 12 x 10ft gates 30 Store Lambs Treatments, Houses, Roofs, Standard reels Further Entries Being Accepted Driveways, Cobbles etc also Fly and Spider Treatments Test buckets All enquiries to: For your Free quote Calf feeders Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 Phone Tui 871-7205 Meal feeder Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 or 0800 GO SOFTWASH Pipe and gates Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 0800-467-638 Top dresser Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Fax (07) 848-1702 Tools - Compressor - Welder Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 [email protected] Calf water troughs Work bench LIVESTOCK WANTED Dog kennels and small run Muck scraper BONER COWS WANTED Outside entries welcome All enquiries to: Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 PAGE 21 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT VACANT MEATEATER HOMEKILLS LTD Tree Surgeon Do you want to be part DELIVERY NIGHT CAREGIVER Phone 871-9995 Stump Removal of a go ahead company? STAFF or (029) 871-9995 REQUIRED REQUIRED Highly qualified WE REQUIRE A: Early morning delivery We have a vacancy for a Caregiver, two MORTGAGE Quality guaranteed TRUCTION work in Te Awamutu nights per week (mostly weeknights). BROKER Ph Mike at FRASERS - Qualified Tradesperson and Kihikihi area, NZMBA $$ negotiable approx 1-1 ½ hours If you are interested in working with 0800-888-121 per day, 6 days per a team committed to the care of the Phone Christine (2004) LTD (2004) - Pre-trade Qualified Apprentice week. Require own 871-3176 vehicle and must be elderly please phone Mary after 6.00pm on 871-6199 or (021) 295-4182. (021) 545-302 FARM WORK Contact Krissy on: reliable. For further information WANTED (021) 955-883 or (07) 823-4212 phone (06) 753-3916 ROSETOWN CONS HARRIS 122TC203-06 or (027) 257-7749 ADMINISTRATION SUPPOSUPPORTRT FARM work wanted, (Part Time) PAINTERS by single male, ex- RESTAURANT and For all your painting perienced, for next TEMPS bar work, weekend A position has become available for and wallpaper season with accom- TEMPS worker wanted for approximately 20-25 hours per week. requirements. Saturday, Sunday, modation. Phone The role includes general office duties. Phone 871-3411 or (027) 319-2283. WWAANNTTEEDD 4.00pm till 10.00pm, (027) 482-5586 drivers licence is a Some knowledge of Microsoft Office must. Phone 871-4847. programmes would be an advantage. HOME HELP We are currently looking for people to work on a TE AWAMUTU regular casual basis in the following positions: SECURITY Officers - Please apply in writing to: AVAILABLE are needed! Gain this PAINTING COMPANY Gisler Architects For all your plastering, SUPPORT WORKERS: for people with disabilities. NZQA approved qualification by corre- 116 Alexandra Street, painting, wallpapering. Temps must have previous experience and be able to spondence for under Te Awamutu Free quotes, early start. provide a hands-on approach to our clients. $500. Student loans Phone (027) 612-3374 CAREGIVERS - providing care for the elderly, may apply. Phone A/H 871-4264 KIDS AT HOME LTD previous experience required. 0800 800 043. LOOKING FOR SECRETARIAL /PA WANTED KNOWN TE AWAMUTU CHILDCARE? PLUMBING AND LABOURERS: General maintenance and repair duties. Kids at Home has two To register please phone: 870-1300 HOME & HOSPITAL DRAINAGE vacancies available Te Awamutu or email: [email protected] SPCA Colin Downie with one of our great 175 College Street, Te Awamutu Homebased Caregivers. Plumbing & Drainage FOSTER HOMES REGISTERED NURSE Maintenance Phone Denise, 871-7673 FOR DOGS (MON-FRI 8.30 to 1.30) Night duties seven shifts per fortnight. New houses alterations WANTED URGENTLY Orientation and support. Septic tank and effluents Food and kennels Educational opportunities. Blocked drains - Hydro SITUATIONS Insurance Brokers supplied Jet and Camera VACANT RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNT BROKER OPEN DAYS CAREGIVERS Phone Due to internal promotion this exciting, challenging Every Sunday Casual shifts available. Experience (0274) 989-022 or 1.00pm - 4.00pm 871-8976 a/h CLEANER role in our Te Awamutu Office is now available. except public holidays preferred but full training will be given. The position involves general reception and office Orientation and ACE training provided. REQUIRED duties, assisting our Account Managers with data Or by appointment Phone 871-5222 and For application form and further information TREE & STUMP entry and customer queries. Experienced cleaner leave a message or please phone 871-6226 Denise or Ethne SERVICE required on a Aon New Zealand offers the successful applicant Phone Diane (021) 463-543 Call Dennis Clements sub-contract basis for excellent long term career prospects and training TOTAL TREE CARE evening commercial in this rewarding industry. SITUATIONS VACANT cleaning in the Phone 871-5221 Te Awamutu area. We are looking for somebody who: Te Awamutu Owned Must be honest, has a positive, enthusiastic attitude and Operated reliable and have a strong customer focus excellent communication is a good team player WATERBLASTING. skills. Cleaning previous office experience is preferred but not essential Phone Ultra Clean equipment is provided. If you are interested in this position please 871-6662 today! Please phone forward your Curriculum Vitae to: WINDOWS cleaned by (09) 525-0182 or email [email protected] the experts. Phone [email protected] or mail to: The Manager, Aon New Zealand, Ultra Clean 871-6662. with your contact details PO Box 409, Te Awamutu or call Catherine on (07) 870 1435 FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED for further information. Applications close 10 May 2006 DAIRY ASSISTANT We require a dairy assistant for our 185ha farm milking 620 cows. Three bedroom house with motorbike provided. Further education encouraged. Team environment, competitive remuneration package. Experience preferred but not essential . On farm training provided. Contact Gerard and Denise Wolvers (07) 871-1872

PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 CINEMA SCENE V For Vendetta As Every uncovers the truth about V’s The attraction turns to an obsession that costumed robbers place the bank under a mysterious past, she also discovers the truth forces Chris to make a critical choice. Now surgically planned siege and the 5- patrons Set against the futuristic landscape of to- about herself - and emerges as his unlikely everything in his life hinges on whether or and staff become unwitting pawns in an talitarian Britain, ‘V For Vendetta’ tells the ally in the culmination of his plan to ignite not Chris falls short again… and if his luck airtight heist. story of a young working-class woman named a revolution, bringing freedom and justice runs out. NYPD hostage negotiators detectives Every (Natalie Portman) who is rescued from back to a society fraught with cruelty and ‘Match Point’ is a drama about ambition Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) and Bill a life-and-death situation by a masked man corruption. and obsession, the seduction of wealth, Mitchell (Chiwetel Ejiofor) are dispatched known only as ‘V’. and the often irreconcilable relationship to the scene with orders to establish contact Profoundly complex, V (Hugo Weaving) is Match Point between love and sexual passion. Perhaps with the heist’s ringleader, Dalton Russell at once literary, fl amboyant, tender and intel- most importantly, however, the story reveals (Clive Owen) and ensure safe release of the A one-time tennis pro, Chris Wilton lectual, a man dedicated to freeing his fellow the huge part luck plays in the events of our hostages. Working alongside Emergency (Johnathan Rhys Meyers) was used to falling citizens from those who have terrorised them lives, refuting the comforting misconception Services Unit Captain John Darius (Willem just short in his life. into compliance. that more of life is under our control than Dafoe) are all hopeful that the situation can But when he befriends Tom Hewett He is also bitter, revenge-seeking, lonely really is. be peacefully diffused and that control of the and violent, driven by a personal vendetta. and marries his sister, Chloe (Emily Mor- bank and release of those inside can be se- In his quest to fee the people of England timer), the doors are opened to the kind of Inside Man cured in short order. from the corruption and cruelty that have money and success that Chris had once only But things don’t progress as planned. Rus- poisoned their government, V condemns the dreamed of having. It all starts out simply enough: four people sell proves an unexpectedly canny opponent tyrannical nature of their appointed leaders Chris should have settle for happiness, but dressed in painters’ outfi ts march into the - clever, calm and totally in command - a pup- and invites his fellow citizens to join him in he is torn by his attraction to Tom’s impos- busy lobby of Manhattan Trust, a corner- pet master with a meticulous plan to disori- the shadows of Parliament on November 5 sibly beautiful and alluring fi ancée, Nola stone Wall Street branch of a worldwide entate and confuse not only the hostages, but - Guys Fawkes Day. (Scarlett Johansson). fi nancial organisation. Within seconds, the also the authorities.

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Story of the Year on the way WE HAVE THE VERY BEST OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY Top quality entertainment for everyone. Te Awamutu Courier and Tracs give the deepest, darkest, remotest corner of This rousing adventure is passionate, powerful, absorbing and satisfying Joaquin Phoneix’s performance as readers the chance to win a double the Phoenix, Arizona edition of entertainment in the grand tradition of Johnny Cash is heartfelt, true, pass to see the debut dow- The Warped Tour. BRAVEHEART and KING ARTHUR. Carries commanding and sensitive. nunder show from Story of Story Of The Year had our full recommendation. WALK THE LINE M the Year. arrived – they live for it TRISTAN AND ISOLDE M 4TH POPULAR MONTH. TUE 5.45, WED 8.10, The band hits the stage and deliver. TUE 8.10, WED 5.50, SAT 8.00 THU 5.50, FRI 8.05, SAT 5.30, SUN 1.30 at Auckland’s St James on In July 2004 they take V FOR VENDETTA R13 Sunday, May 21. to the Warped Tour again MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS M TUE & WED 7.50, SUN 6.00 Tickets are available from but this time as one of the TUE 6.05, WED 10.15 & 6.05, TicketDirect. It is an R18 gig, headline acts and on the THU 10.15 & 6.05, FRI 6.00, NUMBER TWO PG unless you want to take your coveted main stage. SAT 1.55 & 6.00, SUN 11.55 & 4.05 WED 10.30, SAT 1.40, FINAL SUN 11.40 Mum and Dad. Story Of The Year had FIRST DESCENT M In July 2002, an unknown band arrived – they live for it and once An intense, rollercoaster thrill ride of TUE & FINAL WED 7.55 action, suspense and entertainment from St.Louis take the stage (well again, they deliver every time. More uplifting than an nine-inch stiletto. and is the best of the three. Amazing the rickety boards nailed together It’s this amazing consistency KINKY BOOTS M and dazzling, high-octane excitement that resembled a stage anyway) in that produced the near Platinum TUE & WED 8.00, THU 6.00, which everyone can enjoy. selling debut ‘Page Avenue’. SAT 4.00 & 8.30, SUN 4.10 Showing a persistent fl are for the dramatic not M Wickedly wonderful entertainment. This only in the studio but also live, Story Of The Year British gem is the perfect comedy. feed off agitation and frustration and take it out into the sweat drenched arenas of the world. KEEPING MUM M After a mind blowing 517 shows in 540 days Story TUE & WED 6.00, THU 8.20, FRI 6.05, Of The Year went back into the studio in early 2005 SAT 3.30, SUN 4.00 to unleash ‘In The Wake Of Determination’. THE SHAGGY DOG PG In what would become one of the standout al- TUE 5.50, FRI 6.25, SAT 1.50, bums of last year with its stinging, vociferous vocals SUN 11.50 & 1.45 It’s HOWLarious. bursting throughout the album, their music comes ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN PG across as unapologetically fi erce! WED & FRI 5.55, SAT 1.20 & 5.55, The band’s brutal itinerary continues in 2006 SUN 11.20 & 2.05 with a headlining spot on the Taste Of Chaos tour in the US and of course their fi rst headlining tour of SIONE’S WEDDING M Australia and New Zealand. TUE & WED 6.25 & 8.20, The wait is over – brace yourselves. THU 5.55 & 7.50, FRI 8.25, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3 SAT 3.50 & 7.50, SUN 3.40 & 5.40 THU 10.00, 5.45 & 8.10, FRI 5.45 & 8.15, To be in to win simply put your name, address and SAT 3.20, 5.45 & 8.15, daytime contact number on the back of a standard WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN PG SUN 1.20, 3.50 & 6.20 sized envelope, address it to ‘The Story of the Year 8TH RECORD MONTH. WED 10.00, Double Pass Competition’ and make sure it reaches SAT 1.30, SUN 11.30 A first-rate thriller with plenty of class. our offi ce by 5pm Friday. Sun Star Times. After leaving you A clever crime caper, this cat-and- gasping with disbelief, it will leave you mouse thriller will keep you totally pondering for hours. “Hard-edged and entertained. It’s what you would call an intelligent and involving full-on seductive, will leave audiences in its drama which leaves viewers satisfied. grip. Mesmerising, spellbinding. If you think you know where it’s going, think again.” M

101TC015-06 M Match Point THU & FRI 7.55, SAT 3.45 & 7.55, THU 8.00, FRI 7.50, SAT 6.05, SUN 6.10 SUN 1.50 & 5.55 122TC014/06

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