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ISSN 1170-1099 FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CONTACT: Chris Gadsby Rural/Lifestyle Specialist 075TC070/06 Mobile: 027 246 5800 A/hrs: 07 870 1386 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 Rosetown Realty Ltd MREINZ phone: (07) 871-7149 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Good save Time to bite the bullet for Special equipment was used to locate an unusual fi re threat at Fonterra’s Te Awamutu Butter factory on Tuesday. Offi cer in charge Mike Kimber future of Freeman Court says there was a fi re in the wall More than 35 years ago Te lining in the butter packing area Awamutu’s Mayor, Alf (Ned) Free- which appears to have been man, opened the Te Awamutu ignited by workmen weld- Eventide Home for the town and ing nearby. Contractors had district’s elderly, following a mas- extinguished the actual visible sive fundraising effort by the Te fi re with the fi re hose and CO2 Awamutu Lions Club. extinguishers before the brigade So big was the project that it arrived, but hotspots still ex- became an International Project isted in the lining. for Lions clubs around the world, An appliance from Hamilton and along with additional funding equipped with thermal imaging from local service and voluntary camera joined the two from Te groups, as well as the backing of Awamutu. The camera was used many local businesses, the 25-bed to check for hotspots meaning home rapidly became a haven of no cladding had to be removed comfort and enjoyment for elderly and there was no actual damage people from throughout the area. to the building. Firefi ghters were Within fi ve years the 15-bed on site for 90 minutes. Bryant Wing had been added, and in 1983 the facility was renamed Volunteers for Freeman Home in recognition of Mayor Freeman’s 15 years of Daffodil Day service to the Te Awamutu com- Daffodil Day is looming on munity. Further expansion saw Friday, August 25 and local accommodation lifted to a total co-ordinator Kathy Keighley is of 44, and over the past two years looking for volunteers to assist Freeman Court, as it became with the annual fundraiser. known in 1997, has had full oc- People are needed to sell cupancy. pens and daffodils on the day. But the original buildings are Anyone who can help is now close to 40 years old, and asked to contact Mrs Keighley much of the structure and inter- on 872 2852. Anyone wish- nal facilities are in serious need of ing to make contact with the major repair or redevelopment. Cancer Support Group should Now, a substantial funding phone 871 4118. drive is being planned for the next three years, with a target Free furniture of $600,000, and businesses and other commercial enterprises JEANIE MCRAE has called Freeman Court home for four years - and she loves it. In fact she loves it removal throughout the Te Awamutu so much she will be one of the speakers in support of the new funding drive being launched next township and surrounding rural Thursday to upgrade the facility. 215061AD Te Awamutu Fire Brigade is areas are to be asked to help. offering free removal of old or Individuals and business lead- arose,” he says. but who are still mobile and do “These days, a major portion of unwanted couches and chairs ers are being invited to a special “Thirty-six years on, and Free- not require the high level of sup- fees paid by residents is spent on so they can be used for a prac- fundraising launch at Freeman man Court is now at the point port offered by other, more costly providing increasing care as their tice fi re this weekend. Court on Thursday, August 10, where it needs a face-lift and rest homes. health declines.” The brigade is conducting and Waipa District Mayor Alan costly upgrades to meet increased “Many of the residents are long- Mr Evans says the trust board a house burn on Sunday and Livingtston is encouraging lo- compliance requirements. time residents of Te Awamutu now faces the problem of whether would like the furniture to burn cal residents to get behind the “It is time to pass the hat and the surrounding districts,” to continue providing this ad- off as well to simulate real project. around again for our Te Awamutu says Mr Evans. ditional care, and if not, what house fi re conditions. Mr Livingston, who is also act- community to help upgrade Free- “They have long-established alternatives may be available for Anyone able to donate items ing chairman of the not-for-profi t man Court so we can continue to connections and family ties to the some residents. is asked to contact fi refi ghter Te Awamutu Eventide Home provide affordable accommoda- area, and without Freeman Court An extensive maintenance and Mike Kimber on 0274 472 837 Trust Board which administers tion for our elderly folk to enjoy. they may have to move away to capital works report on the home, and he will arrange collection. the running of Freeman Court, The facility does not receive any get the care and support they prepared by building consultants says the home has always provid- government funding.” require. Russell Easton Ltd, estimates Youth Awards ed excellent service for its elderly Mr Livingston says he endorses “It is essential that we keep the an essential fi rst-phase rede- Around 60 young people residents, always at an affordable the recognition that upgrade facility going. But to do that it velopment budget of more than will be recognised for their cost, but as it is not a rest home work on the home is essential, urgently needs substantial work $475,000. Of this, $183,000 is achievements in the Waipa it does not receive government and he urged people to support in a number of areas.” needed for urgent maintenance, Youth Awards at Cambridge subsidies. the fundraising scheme. He says the buildings need com- with an additional $291,750 for High School tomorrow evening. “But to achieve this, little Freeman Court trust board plete refurbishment inside and capital works. Awards will be presented provision was made for long- secretary, Mark Evans, says the out, much of the plumbing and “This is an urgent project, and in academic, arts & culture, term maintenance and upgrade facility is the only one of its kind electric wiring needs attention, we hope the community and community service, sports and requirements, on the basis that in the district, providing excellent and many of the interior facili- businesses in the Te Awamutu leadership categories. the community would lend their care for older people who are un- ties and fi ttings need replacing or area will give it the support it fi nancial support when the need able to fully care for themselves, upgrading. deserves,” says Mr Evans. OPEN 7 DAYS Seagrams Phone 871 4009 Gin Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts TE AWAMUTU ½ price sale 1 Litre Offer concludes close of trade 07/008/06 while stocks last All good things must come to an end The Cossack Vodka 1 Litre Cover Drive Red Wine 322 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU PHONE 871 2180 2 fforor $$5050 $$26.9926.99 eeachach $$18.9918.99 eeachach 215TC020-06 213TC012-06 YOUR LETTERS Christmas starts MORTGAGE FINANCE Reduce rubbish ◗ Refi nancing I was so disheartened to read Jeannie Smith’s letter (July 25) regarding the price increase of early for Sharlene ◗ Additional Funding ◗ New Borrowings rubbish bags and how she was going to get a ◗ wheelie bin to throw out even more than the two Capitalised, Interest Only, P & I bags per week she currently does! ◗ 3 months to 4 year terms At home, we compost our organic waste, recycle ◗ Fixed and Floating Rates glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, cans and batter- ◗ Bridging Finance ies. Perhaps most importantly, we buy items with ◗ Development Finance/Subdivisions the least amount of packaging and reuse contain- ◗ Residential/Commercial/ ers that can’t be recycled. We would be lucky if we threw out two bags every six months. Industrial/Rural Does Jeannie not consider where all her rub- Phone: Graeme Coleman 027 231 0741 bish goes? Costly landfi lls, of which paying $2.08 Simon Purcell 027 315 3166 a rubbish bag does not take into consideration the true environmental cost. Richard King 027 355 5570 We need to reduce our rubbish, not create Tony Kinzett 027 544 5550 more. Offi ce 0800 321 113 NARDENE BERRY Or have your Mortgage Broker contact us A question of balance Will our Waipa District Council please correct the spelling of ‘Balance’ to ‘Ballance’ on street 152TC028-06 signs in Kihikihi? These commemorate Hon. John Ballance who, after holding two cabinet posts in different ad- ministrations, became Prime Minister in 1890. During his term, his liberal government promot- ed plans to get more people on to the land and to TE AWAMUTU ALIVE Christmas Spirit 2006 committee member Sharlene reduce unemployment. Campbell collects a cheque from retailer Glennis Ellis. 215062AD 220101 AlexandraAlexandra StSt Congratulations to South Waikato District By Cathy Asplin building and the best residential PPh/Fax:h/Fax: 870870 40554055 Council and Raukawa Trust Board for correcting light display. Tokoroa’s street signs. While most people haven’t even started thinking about Christmas Santa’s Grotto will also be operat- M. WATSON this year, one group is well into its ing for children. Fabulous dining in the heart planning for the event. SUPER SUPPORT of Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Alive is working on Te Awamutu Alive Christmas Enjoy the best of both worlds.