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presents? When Te Awamutu Museum It happens every year — opened its Finn Brothers tribute some miserable sod steals a exhibition ‘True Colours’ Neil Finn Te Awamutu family’s signed himself as a ‘museum relic’. Christmas presents. That was 10 years ago almost to Community Constable the day, but for the Finns being a Richard Hurrell says some museum relic is about as far from years it happens a number of reality as you can get. And what 1998 museum director times and it has already David Woodings conceived as a happened once this year — temporary exhibition is today as with a Bridgman Road family popular as ever with museum visi- arriving home recently to find tors. the pile of gifts under their Te Awamutu Museum senior Christmas tree gone. curator Stephanie Lambert says ‘‘Don’t openly display gifts Finn history is still being made, so that are easily visible to it is important the True Colours passers by,’’ he warns. exhibition remains current to Mr Hurrell says car thefts appeal to its audience. often increase at this time of Te Awamutu Museum acknow- year too and he once again ledges that True Colours brings a warns motorists to ensure they significant international audience lock vehicles and not to leave to the town. cellphones, wallets, presents There is work currently being etc in view as these items are undertaken to make some improve- ‘thief magnets’. ments to the display which will be CFC Far more precious than implemented early next year. FINN Brothers Play Gracelands in Te Awamutu July this year. Below: FLASHBACK to December 19, 1998 The popularity of the Finn at the opening of Te Awamutu Museum’s ‘True Colours’. these items, however, are your brothers has not waned in the past children. Te Awamutu Police decade, and when they do come In 1999 Crowded House released recently received a call to alert home they are well received. Afterglow — it was the then final them that two toddlers were Tim played a solo concert in Te chapter in the band’s career as they alone in an unlocked car in the Awamutu in December 2006 and failed to reconcile their differences. main street. this year the Finn Brothers Play Also in 2001 Neil put together an ‘‘It hasn’t happened here Gracelands charity concert at the all-star line-up for his 7 Worlds yet, thank God, but in other Te Awamutu College Hall raised Collide project — the resulting places cars have been stolen $50,000 for the Gracelands head- concerts and recordings raising with children in them.’’ quarters building project. The con- money for Oxfam. cert sold out in 75 minutes. His internationally acclaimed Last Courier The brothers are also patrons of Crowded House reformed in 2007, the charitable True Colours Trust engaging in a world tour and releas- on Monday and have played three fundraising ing a new album Time On Earth The last Courier of 2008 concerts in Hamilton in the past plus various live albums. publishes on Monday (not three years. Back in New Zealand he built Tuesday as earlier advised). To describe their work over the Roundhead Studios, venue for a Editorial copy for past 10 years is nigh impossible — number of prominent albums — consideration for next but as an example elder brother including brother Tim’s new Monday’s issue should be in Tim has released four solo albums: release and the second 7 Worlds Say It Is So, Feeding The Gods, Collide chapter currently in pro- our office by 10am this Friday. Imaginary Kingdom and the brand gress. Deadline for classified new The Conversation. Neil has teamed up with mates advertising is also 10am In 2000 he toured with Bic Runga from the previous project, plus two- Friday. and Dave Dobbyn, releasing the live thirds of Wilco, son Liam, KD Poor Boy which is the new co- ing to Sydney in July 2009. It will The first Courier for 2009 album Together In Concert. Tunstall and Kiwi collaborators Bic production between the star renowned actor will be published on He and brother Neil penned and Runga and Don McGlashan for a Sydney and Mel- Guy Pearce for its Wednesday, January 7. recorded the second ‘brothers’ new Oxfam fundraising album and bourne Theatre opening season in album Everyone Is Here in 2004. It three concerts at The Powerstation Companies. Melbourne. Cycle of life was a huge international success in Auckland on January 5-7. Written by Te Awamutu The Maungatautari which saw the boys touring for WIN THE CONVERSATION Australian Courier has five Ecological Trust has benefited about two years. The Conversation is being hailed playwright Matt copies of The by $1330 from the third annual Tim and Neil were also together as a brilliant new studio album Cameron, the Conversation to Maungatautari 100km Classic in 2006 and 2007 for Australian and from Tim Finn — organic, intimate, play is inspired give away. To be Cycle Race and Fun Ride. New Zealand toured with the introspective, celebratory. by, and features, in to win write Vic Richards, chairman of the reformed Split Enz which resulted The album feels like no other new and existing your name and TA Rotary and Sports Cycling in a live CD and DVD. record the singer/songwriter has Tim Finn songs. phone number on an event committee presented the Meanwhile younger brother Neil ever produced featuring just vocals, Poor Boy is envelope addressed cheque to Jim Mylchreest. released his debut solo album Try guitar, piano and violin. directed by Simon to Tim Finn CD Com- Whistling This in 1998 and the The first single Out of this World Phillips and opens on January 26 at petition and get it to our office follow-up One Nil in 2001. will also feature prominently in the MTC’s new theatre before mov- before January 5, 2009.

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$11 .99 each $20 $23.99 15 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU PHONE 871 6307 6633443AA 6614015AA 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 Your Letters We thank all our clients for CRIMELINE their support during 2008 Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 Service station appreciated EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following Merry Christmas matters since last week: support from customers Monday, December 8: Arrests: Man for assaulting a female. Man for Happy New Year Regarding Pete Bryant and people. breaching bail. Man for failing to appear in court. Sharon Jones letter to the editor We are proud to have been Burglary of Raikes Avenue property reported. Drill in Tuesday’s Courier accepted as locals by the major- charger and lawnmower stolen. CLINIC HOURS: We would like to take this ity of the Kihikihi population. Suspected arson of Raeburne Street residence Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.30pm opportunity to thank all the Thank you Pete and Sharon reported. customers who have supported for your kind words. Tuesday, December 9: Saturday 9.00am-12 noon the Challenge Kihikihi Service We have not written the Man arrested for possession of cannabis. Clinic closed statutory holidays only with our Station over the years. station off, and any interested Theft of fire extinguisher and diesel from Te Pahu It was with much regret for parties are more than welcome School bus shelter reported. duty vet on call for emergencies the locals in making the decision to contact us regarding reopen- Burglaries: Te Pahu Hall. Alcohol stolen. to close the service station. In ing the site. Merry Christmas to Wharepapa South Hall. Tables and chairs stolen. the three and a half years that we all. Wednesday, December 10: have operated the business we NOEL and DONNA Man arrested on warrants for failing to appear in have meet some wonderful HAWTHORNE court. 442 Sloane St, Te Awamutu Theft of cash and petrol voucher from car parked in Ph (07) 871 3091 (24 hours) Alexandra Street reported. Fax (07) 871 3166 Thursday, December 11: Email: [email protected] Garden light thefts dismay Arrests: Man for assaulting a female. Man for 6630888AA shoplifting from Woolworths Supermarket. Man for In May 2007 my wife was were presumably taken home failing to stop. Man for warrant for imprisonment. diagnosed with alzheimers dis- with the dog ornament. Burglaries: Ohaupo Road residence. Sunglasses, ease. This disease affects memory My sister visited us and gave jewellery, PS2, guitar, guitar tuner and pedal, two and thinking patterns and my wife a box of 10 garden lights cellphones, knife, food mixer, fax, digital camera and progresses in a downward spiral which were duly placed in the hat stolen. Bridgman Road residence. Bathroom scales, until the sufferer no longer recog- garden about midday on Decem- rice cookers and foot spa bath stolen. nises anyone and requires full ber 13. We were lucky to have Theft of meat from Fresh Choice reported. Woman time care. looked at them Saturday night, seen to conceal items and leave in a dark coloured Also in May ‘07 we shifted to because again overnight someone Toyota Sprinter (BHW333). our new home in Te Awamutu. It entered our property and stole all Friday, December 12: was well established but had been 10 lights and smashed them in the Arrests: man for EBA. Woman for shoplifting from a rental property for a number of road outside our home and along Postie Plus, House of Wares and Bed and Beyond. years and the gardens, hedges the street. Burglary of Puahue Road property reported. Lawn- and trees were overgrown. Perhaps the perpetrator/s, or mower, two mountain/road bikes and barbecue stolen. Over the last 18 months we someone who knows who has Theft of a wallet, cash and cards from truck parked have pruned and cleared, moved carried out these acts of vandal- in Lyon Street reported. and tidied and generally cleaned ism has a conscience and they Theft of a goat from Waimanu Road property up the property. Part of our could redeem themselves by ring- reported. beautification process was to ing the police and reporting what Saturday, December 13: place garden lights and orna- they know. To those who have Man arrested for disorderly behaviour. ments in and around our front done this, I say to you my wife is Burglary of McFall Road property reported. Chain- garden and front deck area. really a lovely woman who does saw, weedeater and compound saw stolen. About five weeks ago some not deserve what you have done Sunday, December 14: person or persons, during the to her and I ask you most sin- Arrests: Man for EBA. Man for intentional damage hours of darkness, removed the cerely to leave her ornaments and to shop window. Man for assaulting a female. lights and an ornamental labra- lights alone. Intentional damage to lights at McNair Road dor dog and made off. NAME WITHHELD property reported. 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Alcohol, young drivers and a While figures are still being small hard core of recidivists were accessed from the Central/ Eastern Same story, different interpretations the main problems identified dur- phase of the operation over 7900 ing a Central North Island booze vehicles were stopped in the Bay of BY MAUREEN CALMAN sure they would hear it in a new Listen anew! JC and his friends bus operation over the weekend. Plenty and Waikato with 84 drivers way. The four-year-old would be a were travelling. They came to a Waikato Road Policing Mana- facing prosecution for returning I like using stories. They have teenager and have a very different town where a man named Matt ger, Inspector Leo Tooman, said excess breath alcohol readings. such wide appeal and many levels world view from the four-year-old. invited them into his home. those working the second week of Mr Tooman said it was particu- of meaning. I can tell a story to a The story would be filtered He had a brother called Mark Operation Rose needed little larly concerning that young wide range of people. through their teenage view of life. who came and sat next to JC on the encouragement on the necessity of drivers continue to ignore the The four-year-old will hear one It would be like a new story. couch and listened to what he said. their task following a double fatal- drink driving message with 16 aspect of it. A teenager will hear The one who had previously But Matt couldn’t sit still and ity in Huntly early Sunday morn- youngsters facing prosecution. another aspect of it. An elderly been a teenager would be in the 20s made drinks for everyone. Then he ing. Speed and alcohol are consid- ‘‘Once again our staff encoun- person will hear yet another age range and would have very got them food, answered his ered contributing factors in the tered a lot of young drivers behind aspect of it. Each has heard the different needs and life circum- cellphone, sent some texts, and tragic crash that claimed the lives the wheel in breach of the con- same story but each will have stances. checked on the washing. of a 25-year-old male driver and his ditions of their graduated licences. responded to it differently — yet It’s similar with reading or Finally he came to JC and said, 22-year-old female passenger. In addition 11 vehicles were seized appropriately, depending on their hearing Scripture. Since the cir- ‘‘Look, I need Mark to help me with Earlier during the operation and 15 drivers were found driving age and life circumstances. cumstances of our lives change work. Tell him to get off his Police averted another potential despite already being under sus- Even those aged between the daily, we will read/hear it differ- backside and help me.’’ tragedy when they stopped a driver pension. young and the elderly will have ently each time — if we are open to ‘‘Oh Matt,’’ said JC, ‘‘you’re in Rotorua who returned a reading ‘‘The fact that our staff in Tau- responded to it in many ways for it. fussing too much. You’re getting of 939mgms. ranga, Hamilton and Rotorua all have different life experiences That’s the crunch! We some- worked up over things that don’t ‘‘This was the tenth drink driv- reported relatively quiet nights yet and contexts in which they live times become so familiar with the matter. ing offence for this driver and still found over 80 people driving their daily lives. words that we fail to hear them ‘‘There’s only one thing that’s highlights the problems created by over the legal limit indicates tells If I told that same story in 10 fresh. Or we remember them as important. Mark’s chosen it. He’s a small hard core of recidivists who us our strategy to combat drink years time to that same group of our four-year-old or teenage self chosen the best, and I’m not going won’t change their ways,’’ said Mr driving is the right one,’’ Mr people (I know, impossible!) I’m and miss the point for us today. to take that away from him.’’ Tooman. Tooman said. Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 5 Special Christmas plays out for DJ

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When Peter Urlwin came to Te Awamutu to be DJ at the St Patrick’s school PTA disco he popped into the super- market to buy some prizes. ‘‘When I got there I Stocking saw some people out- side that I knew from horse trekking - Basil Stuffers and Rosemary Coles. For ‘‘They called me over and suggested I Christmas...Te A’ Cycles buy a ticket in the Pakeke Lions Christ- 240 Sloane St (Opposite Woolworths) mas Raffle, which I was Phone: 871-4816 www.teacycles.co.nz happy to do. CHRISTMAS HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm ‘‘I’m even happier Saturday 8am-1pm, Sunday 10am-2pm now I did!’’ Mr Urlwin from 6632191AA Hangitiki was the win- ner of the sleigh full of prizes. As a solo father of four he was extremely Clearance grateful to receive all the goodies and bought his sons Matthew and Ben along to see all the TC181208CA02 items and help pack WINNER Peter Urlwin and his two sons Matthew (10) and Ben (7) collect the sleigh full of prizes from Paint Sale them up for the trip Pakeke Lion Ian Grey (left). Second prize went to Kitty Kanters, while third prize went to Edith Hamon. back to Waitomo. British Paints The result was some- fan.. a carry bag.. a family will have a won- this possible.’’ but we always receive a thing like the old tele- garden sprayer.. a derful time sorting all Pakeke Lions wonderful response for Dulux Enamels vision show, the Gen- blender.. some books.. a the items out and see- spokesperson Ian Grey our raffle each year. Taubmans Ecoproof eration Game, as the golf umbrella ..haircare ing what’s in the says his group is also ‘‘We thank everyone boys called out the products.. a chair.. a backpacks etc. grateful for the wonder- who provided prizes items they took out of backpack.. a tool box.. ‘‘It’s pretty amazing ful support they receive and members of the Limited stocks the sleigh and passed beauty products.. a car really and will help from the local busi- public for buying them along to be packed cleaning kit.. a picnic make a special Christ- nesses. tickets. Proceeds from Be In Quick into the car. blanket.. vouchers.’’ mas for us. Thankyou ‘‘We know busi- the raffle to the local ‘‘A basketball.. a And of course a to everyone in the Te nesses are constantly community and will be handbag.. a car stereo.. cuddly toy! Awamutu business being approached for distributed at a later a camera.. a frame.. a Mr Urlwin says the community who made sponsorship and prizes, date.’’

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Pirongia Tourism Association has produced a pamphlet detailing things to see and do in the area. ‘Pirongia Trails’ is a full colour booklet with information on historical, natural world and arts and crafts attrac- FREE tions. The first print run of 1000 ran out fast and more had to be printed. If you are looking for something to do in the district this summer holidays you can collect a copy of the informative and easy to follow ‘Pirongia Trails’ from Te Awamutu i-SITE Centre in Gorst Avenue, Persimmon Tree Cafe, Pirongia Craft Shop or Pirongia Historic Visitor Centre (Te Whare Taonga o Ngaa Rohe or Arekahanara) which are all in Frank- lin Street, Pirongia. HAM For more on Pirongia Tourism Association see www.pirongia.org.nz Hospice house raises $565,000 Hospice Waikato got a huge boost on Sunday thanks to a Harcourts Hamilton auction that resulted in the $565,000 sale of a new Hamilton house built to benefit the charity. The four bedroom house in Horsham Estate, Rototuna was designed and built by Downey Designer Homes with support from dozens of Waikato firms on a 700m2 section sold at a cheap rate by developer Jon Webb. The bulk of sale proceeds will go towards the completion of Hospice Waikato’s children and young people’s facility, Rainbow Place, and a 10-bed respite care centre at the palliative care providers new Hillcrest site. Hospice Waikato CEO Elizabeth Bang says the auction result is a fantastic Christmas present. ‘‘The completion of our new facilities is a huge step closer now thanks to the TC181208GJ01 success of this campaign. I can’t thank PIRONGIA Tourism Association chairperson, Heather- everyone who has been involved anne Lang with copies of ‘Pirongia Trails’ available from enough.’’ Pirongia Historic Visitor Centre (pictured in background) EW seeks community views on all

Environment Waikato has Respondents echoed this, say- standard of living. launched a new online forum as it ing water was essential for life, ‘‘Agriculture is the power- continues to gather community and the quality of Waikato water- house of the Waikato environ- views on what’s important for the ways had a direct impact on our ment so we really depend on the purchases Waikato region for its 10-year economy and recreation. health of our water and soil plan. Residents second priority was resources to safeguard our The forum is focused on find- road safety. future,’’ Mr Laing says. ing out what residents priorities Environment Waikato is Controlling plant and animal are for our environment, econ- responsible for the co-ordination pests was also rated as an import- omy, and cultural and social of the regional road safety effort, ant concern for residents, who $1299&$1299 & over wellbeing. working together with local highlighted the need to protect It follows a survey of agencies towards the common native biodiversity and reduce approximately 600 Waikato resi- goal of ensuring the safety of damage caused by plant and ani- dents in October, which showed people on Waikato roads. mal pests. peoples top five priorities for the Third on the list was Environ- The new forum follows the region were protecting water- ment Waikato’s role in emergency survey, as the council continues ways, road safety, emergency management protection. The to gather information to feed into management, safeguarding the impacts of more severe weather its 10-year strategic plan (Long- Fantastic productivity of land and soil, and events and sea level rise will Term Council Community Plan) controlling plant and animal affect our region’s resources, and for 2009-19. pests. the survey showed the incidence The plan describes the activi- Chief Executive Bob Laing was of flooding and other natural ties Environment Waikato will not surprised protecting the hazards were major concerns for fund and provide to achieve the Store Wide Offers regions waterways had been the future. goals the community considers identified as the number one The productive capacity of important for its wellbeing. priority for the Waikato. land and soil continues to be Residents are encouraged to let ‘‘Any place that has plentiful another high priority for the Environment Waikato know their fresh water is going to have an Waikato, with residents recognis- priorities by contributing their economic advantage and ing the crucial role of agriculture thoughts online at enhanced community wellbeing.’’ in the region’s economy and www.yourwaikato.co.nz. Adams Country Variety Club guest

Joy Adams plays the Te Awa- Over the years Ole Opry star Ernie mutu Country Variety Club this Joy has won many Ashworth, Sunday at 1pm in the Methodist awards for singing Dewayne Orender, Church Hall. and song writing John Grenell, She has travelled extensively and her music is Graeme McCardle throughout New Zealand, Aus- now widely mar- and while in tralia, USA and Europe over the keted and played on Nashville met and past few years promoting herself radio stations recorded a duet and her music. throughout Europe, with her idol Kenny Her natural flair for songwrit- USA and Australia. Dale. ing and the rare ability to write She has been She later organ- and perform songs that can touch consistently in the ised a 13 show tour your heart, make you laugh or cry top 20 of the Main- for Kenny through- make her a welcome featured stream Independent out the North Island artist at most of the major Artists charts and in March 2005 Country Music Awards through- in August 2001 which was very suc- out New Zealand, either as a released a radio JOY ADAMS cessful. contestant or guest artist. single called I Know Her extensive She has appeared at numerous You Don’t Love Me No More which repertoire enables her to appeal to showcases, jamborees, festivals went straight to number one on a wide audience and she is equally Te Awamutu Furniture Court and fundraisers both here in New the European Media Services at home entertaining with just 400 Arawata St, Phone 07 871 6269 Zealand and across the Tasman in Charts in the U.K. her guitar as she is with full band Norfolk Island and Australia. She has recorded with Grand backing. 6630623AA 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008

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/RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 11 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 HO HO HO!! Waddell puts ‘oar in’ for local rowers The Staff at the BY CATHY ASPLIN Rob Waddell’s first Te Awamutu Courier competitive race was for Piopio at a Te Awa- wish all our advertisers, mutu regatta on Lake Ngaroto. readers & contributors Many years later the 2000 Olympic champion a happy & enjoyable is lending his support to novice rowers from Christmas - and Piopio who also train on Lake Ngaroto. Hannah Osborne, look forward to a Deborah Scott, Sarah Scott, Ariana Matthew prosperous 2009 and Merepaea Matthew (cox) make the 90 min- ute round trip to train here at least three times each week, as there is

6636458AA no club operating in Piopio. Their Te Awamutu Rowing Club coach Wayne Asplin says the girls are extremely motivated. TC181208CA01 ‘‘They had to wait a GUEST speakers Rob Waddell and Mark Haywood (left) with the Te Awamutu Rowing Club crew of year to have a go at Hannah Osborne, Deborah Scott, Ariana Matthew, Sarah Scott, Merepaea Matthew and their coach rowing, so were keen to Wayne Asplin (right). give it their best. ‘‘They have worked ies, the school and the ‘‘I lost the America’s the Olympics, only to result was a failure. on strength and fitness wider community have Cup and lost my race for have my health fail ‘‘But I put it all out Business advice that counts - Maximising at the local Piopio gym supported them in their the single’s spot - I’m me.’’ there, my reputation on and they work hard on fundraising endeav- actually unemployed History records the the line and I had a go.’’ business potential and adding real value and off the water. ours. now - so thanks for the final series as 2-1 to So would he have ‘‘Blisters, sore When Rob Waddell meal!’’ Mahe Drysdale, which another go at an WE SPECIALISE IN: muscles and long days was visiting Piopio Just over a year ago forced Waddell into a Olympic medal? to attend trainings cer- recently he heard about he was in the boat that double with Nathan Waddell’s answer tainly haven’t put them their efforts and was won the Louis Vuitton Cohen. was encouraging for • Wealth Creation • Wealth Protection off - they are very happy to help out. final, only to narrowly ‘‘We went to the rowing fans. focused. Mark Haywood, lose to Alinghi in the Olympic final as hot While he still has • Tax Planning • Business Planning ‘‘I’m pleased with another Piopio rower final series. favourites for the men’s some commitments in their early season who joined the Te Awa- Waddell made an double sculls after win- sailing, he says rowing • Business Development results as they have mutu Club a few years appearance at the Te ning every race in is his passion. spent less time on the ago, outlined his pro- Awamutu Rowing Europe this year - only He plans to compete See us for all your KiwiSaver requirements water compared to gress in rowing prior to Regatta early last to place fourth, two at the 2012 Olympics in many of the other Waddell’s speech. season which fuelled seconds away from a London and would crews.’’ At the fundraising speculation about his gold medal.’’ prefer it to be in a The novice Piopio dinner which raised intentions in rowing. While he felt priv- single. rowers have their sights around $2300, Waddell ‘‘Several months ileged to compete at that ‘‘While I am still set on attending the gave over 100 guests an later and 20 kg lighter I level and to have an young enough to be 6606172AA club nationals in Twizel insight into his ‘rough had almost clinched the amazing ‘second life’ in involved in sports I am PO BOX 377, TE AWAMUTU PH 871 3176 FAX 871 3541 next year so their famil- ride’ in sports. single sculls berth for rowing, he felt the end still very motivated.’’ FENCING - FENCING - FENCING The Apperley family have locally owned and operated Apperleys Roundwood and Timber for the past 35 years.

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Young Tex Haumaha was the star of the day shooting 61 net in ASB Te Awamutu Golf Club’s closed Christmas tournament. The 15-year-old Te Awamutu College student took out the President’s Putter as winner of the overall net on Sunday. Playing off a 22 handicap, Haumaha covered the first nine holes in 40 and came home in 43. Fellow club junior Campbell Larkins-Hawira (just turned 11) took out the club’s most improved player of the year. The youngster joined the club in November last year, playing off a 37 handicap after presenting five cards. He has subsequently dropped 10 shots off his handicap over the past 12 months. Grant Tynan took out the Fresh Choice sponsored Christmas tournament’s men’s gross with a two- over-par 72, from Shane Gillespie on 73. Les Murrell won the net with 64, from Craig Vincent 66, with Colin Green claiming the stableford with 40 points. Women’s gross went to consistent Sylvia Gooch (no score available), Carol McFarlane annexed the net with 64. Runner-up was Thora Young 66. Stableford winner was Shirley Lord with 45 points. Alan Duncan topped Saturday’s scramble with 42 stableford, from T. Young 38 and G. Buckley, K. Trass 37. Over 100 starters teed off in the Waikato Veterans Christmas tournament at Te Awamutu course. Pirongia’s Bill Fox and David Strawbridge headed division I (0-18 handicap) with 44 and 41 stableford respectively. Clubmates Peter Burrell and Graham Watts were also to the fore with 39 points. John Neilson kept the Pirongia flag flying winning division II (19-24 handicap) with 42 points, from Stewart Alexander’s Link Quarrie and Te Awamutu’s Sid Lim on 41. Te Kowhai’s Tim Sweetman was a convincing winner in division III (25-36 handicap) with a whopping 47 points. His clubmate Vince Dutton was the runner-up on 43. Sweetman took out the Frank Miller trophy with the day’s overall biggest haul of points. TE AWAMUTU TROTS Open midweek tournament winners were Kel Evans with 68 net and Rewa Hawira, Kel Evans with 39 and 38 stableford respectively. On the grass track at Waipa Racing Club, Te Awamutu. The Waipa Waters Cup senior/junior four-ball best-ball was won by Peter Morgan and Des Milgate with an outstanding score of 13-up on par. Runners- up were Peter Thompson and Noel Evans on 8-up. MONDAY DECEMBER 29 Over 100 women participated in the open Christ- mas teams tournament. Winning team was Cracker Hot (S. Lord, N. Poppe, E. MacPherson, K. Rose) with GATES OPEN 10AM, RACING FROM MIDDAY. 115 points. Coasters (M. Smith, D. Scott, P. Scott, M. Porima) were runners-up with 110. ADULT ENTRY - $5 UNDER 18 AND SENIOR CITIZENS - FREE WAIPA NETWORKS • Children’s Entertainment • Kids Interactive Area with games, activities etc. The Electrical Contractor • Supervised Kids Area • Kids Karts • Bouncy Castle For all your power line needs • Sulky Races • Music • BBQ • Craft Stalls • Vilagrad’s Wine Tasting including • Couples Sulky Race and much more Service Mains Overhead & underground reticulation Inspection services 870 4014

6631545AA 6631287AA Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 17 College girls crowned Waikato champions

Te Awamutu College girls team finished second on the fourth and JUST final night to comfort- ably win the Waikato Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools’ athletic league LIKE DAD’S! at Porritt Stadium. They won two nights, scoring the maximum 20 points, and were second on the other two nights for a total of 76 points — 10 clear of Fairfield, with St Peter’s a further two points adrift third. Laura Sinclair rushed from an exam to win the senior girls’ 800m, then backed up 30 minutes later in the 3000m, finishing second in a personal best 10m 37s. In a nice touch, meet- ing organiser Brett TC181208SP11 Addison (Sport Waikato) TOP TEAM: The triumphant Te Awamutu College girls’ athletics line-up of, presented Sinclair with from left, Andre Peake, Laura Sinclair, Ariana Cable-Dixon (with trophy), a ‘special trophy’ at the Laura Gibbs, Tessa Gillett. Absent from photo: Alyssa Foster, Samantha end of the night, aware McEwen. that she is in her final year at school. Te Awamutu finished ing at Porritt Stadium. Auckland. The junior girls fourth with 49 points. Sinclair was again in She has subsequently weighed in too, with Curtis scintillating form, win- been selected to compete Laura Gibbs competing McCorquindale placed ning the 800m comfort- at the Australian Youth in four events. She second in the high jump, ably in 2.15.97 (matching Olympics in January. placed third in the high fourth in triple jump, her PB), defeating two Sinclair followed up LAYBY NOW FOR XMAS! jump, fourth in triple Alex Tait third in dis- current and two former her success at Porritt jump and ninth in 100m cuss, sixth in shot put, New Zealand repre- Stadium winning the and 200m. and Jessie Dodunski sentatives. She was also 1500m at the latest Battle Andre Peake was fourth in 100m. a close third in the of the Cities meeting in Parts Direct 10th in the 100m and The league meeting 3000m. Auckland. She won com- 07 872 0291 fifth in 800m and 3000m. was in the middle of a Fellow Te Awamutu fortably after taking the Ariana Cable-Dixon busy week for Sinclair club member Katherine lead 500m from home. was second in the triple and Peake. Camp could not compete In such a rich vein of Farm Machinery Centre jump and Samantha They had competed due to a leg strain but form, Sinclair must be McEwen second in dis- in the Round The looked in good nick win- another strong candi- Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 cuss and third in shot Bridges three days ning the 400m hurdles in date for selection to com- put. earlier, followed by the a rapid 66 seconds the pete at the Australian TELEPHONE HAMILTON TOLL FREE 859 OHAUPO ROAD FACSIMILE In the boys’ section, Battle of the Cities meet- previous weekend in Youth Olympics. 6630849AA 07 872 0232 07 849 6000 TE AWAMUTU 07 871 8190 Waikato Toyota

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Church Services Church Services Anglican Church FORMAL NOTICES KIHIKIHI MERRY CHRISTMAS December 21, 2008 Deaths Deaths Acknowledgements Births Holy Communion 9.30 am You and your household are warmly BAXENDINE - Mark WESTGATE - Margaret HEWITT - Brooke Elise. RICE - Kelvinand Richard. On December Jane (nee Wilson). Stephen, Rachel and Saphire are proud to ALL WELCOME 3, 2008, tragically in Passed away families, would like to announce the arrival Enquiries: 871-6130 invited to attend a good old England. Dearly loved peacefully at Waikato thank everyone for of Tegan Rachael, born and respected son of Hospital on Monday their love and support November 28, 2008, fashioned pre-Christmas Service Dennis and Phyllis. December 15. Dearly in the loss of Brooke. 3280gms (7lb 3oz). Big METHODIST Loved brother and loved wife of 37 years, Thank you to those thanks to the teams at in the little Methodist Church, brother-in-law to Paul to Kevin (Weck), and who sent flowers and the delivery suite, CHURCH and Christine, Linda mother of Mark and cards. A special thank Waikato Hospital and Sunday Crozier Street, Pirongia and Dave. Fun-loving Brad and mother-in- you to the Te Matariki. December 21 uncle of Deanna, law of Kim. Loved Awamutu Funeral 7.00pm this Sunday Evening Samantha, Lisa, daughter of the late home, Isabelle Watson Engagements 10.30am Ayden and Sascha. A Tom and Jean Wilson, and Waikato Hospital. Parish Worship at Te (December 21, 2008) service for Mark will Te Puke and loved MEREWETHER - QUIN. Awamutu be held at Alexandra sister of Jim and TURNER - Lana. We, the Marie and Pat Quin family of the late Lana, Thursday House Chapel, 570 sister-in-law of Carol. have pleasure in December 24 Alexandra Street, Te You will be in our would like to express announcing the Awamutu on Monday, hearts forever. A our thanks to engagement of their 7.30 pm December 22, at 1.30 service will be held at everyone who helped daughter, Katherine to Christmas Eve pm, followed by St Andrew’s Pres- during our sister’s Kyle, son of Guy and Service at private family byterian Church, 80 tangi. Our thanks go Marilyn Merewether. Te Awamutu interment at Te Mutu Street, Te out to the Uerata Love and best wishes Christmas Day Whanau, Tania for a happy future. Awamutu Cemetery. Awamutu on Friday, 9.30 am Enquiries : Phone (0800) 736-294 or 872-8102 All communications to December 19 at 1.30 pm Aranui and girls, Jerry Heke, Maia MITCHELL - GAINES. Combined Service the Baxendine family followed by a private Dave and Kathy, with Presbyterians Email: [email protected] Muraahi, Minister 6633259AA to P.O. Box 137, Te cremation. In lieu of together with Paul and at St Andrews Awamutu please. Te flowers donations to Thomas Waka, our Kaumatuas; Moria, Anne are delighted to Sunday Sponsored by The Christian Centre - Te Awamutu Awamutu Funeral The Waikato Com- announce the en- Services, FDANZ. munity Hospice Trust Reg and Rovina. Our December 28 thanks to the workers gagement of Martin and each Sunday TOMBS - Peter William. may be left at the and Erin. Lots of love service. All com- behind the scenes, during January December 12, 2008. who all work in to you both. Aged 67 years. Passed munications to the 10.00am 871-5151 Westgate Family, C/- beautiful harmony away peacefully at and to Mangatoatoa Te Awamutu Courier Parish Worship Our ads will home in Port PO Box 137, Te for all your advertising at Te Awamutu Awamutu please. Te Marae. Turner Macquarie, NSW, Whanau. Phone 871-5151 ALL make you SMILE! Australia, with his Awamutu Funeral WELCOME family by his side. Services FDANZ. Very much loved by WESTGATE - Margaret Church Services Enquiries 871-5376 Phone today for his wife Helen and Jane. Peacefully at REVMAUREENCALMAN a FREE quote ! sons, Marc, Brett Waikato Hospital, on

Monday December 15. StJohn’sAnglicanChurch 871-5151 (deceased), Geoffrey 6285173AA and Richard. Father- Much loved sister of Working within the Community in-law and Grandad of Jim and Carol Wilson, their families. A loved and respected Arawata Street, Te Awamutu celebration of his life Aunt of Julie, Scott will be held in Te and Paula and their A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday at: Church Services children. Marg, you Awamutu late 8.00 am - Old St John’s Church - Te Awamutu January 2009.Graham were an inspiration to Bayes, Mid Coast us all. 9.00 am - St Paul’s Church - Hairini Funeral Service, FDA 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church - Pirongia of NSW, Port Unveilings ’Young Family Friendly’ service Macquarie, NSW, MONK - Anne (nee 10.00 am - St John’s Church - Te Awamutu Australia. Clarke). In memory of ’Shine’ service with the Celebration Singers WELLS - Raymond our much loved 7.00 pm - St Paul’s Church - Carol Service James. On December Mother and Nana, 15, 2008, peacefully at passed over May 12, Waikato Hospital, 2007. Whanau and Office 871-5568 or A/H 871-9738 aged 45 years. Dearly friends are invited to loved partner and best Mum’s Hura Kohatu friend of Marlene (unveiling), at the Te Te Awamutu Baptist Church Wray. Much loved and Kuiti public cemetery precious father of at 10.30 am on You are invited to come and Amber and Blair. A Saturday, December service to farewell 20, 2008, then to Te celebrate Christmas with us! Raymond will be held Karamu Urupa at Te Awamutu Bible (Otorohanga) for Chapel, Chapel Drive, Aunty Win’s Hura Te Awamutu on Kohatu, followed by Thursday, December the Kai Hakari at Te 18, at 11.00 am, Keeti marae. Naumai followed by private Haeremai, Ray, Pera, cremation. Donations Steven, Rhonda and to Hospice Waikato Gaylene. would be appreciated and may be left at the HELP! Chapel or sent to P.O. WE need even more wool Box 325, Hamilton. for our brilliant knitters Communications to helping with Operation Marlene Wray, C/- Cover Up, if you have P.O. Box 137, Te some spare, please drop it Awamutu, please. Te at the Te Awamutu Cour- Awamutu Funeral ier office, 336 Alexandra Sunday, December 21 at 10.15am Services, FDANZ. Street. “Coffee, Cake and Carols” Funeral Notices Christmas Day at 9.30am Come celebrate Christmas with Te Awamutu Carols, and the Christmas Story TABC - Teasdale Street Funeral Services Phone 871-5500 6634972AA

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6151417AA-08-04-17 Bruce, Garth & Lynette Williams Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft Member of Griefcare and FDANZ PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 19 Church Services Greetings Greetings Public Notices Public Notices KIHIKIHI PIRONGIA RACES CHRISTMAS AT PRESBYTERIAN BOXING DAY STJOHNSANGLICANCHURCH CHURCH Passenger Services Christmas Eve Sunday Bookings Essential 4.30 pm - Come and join the Childrens service. December 21 The Partners and Staff of Phone Bev (027) 207-5519 5.15 pm - Holy Communion and (No morning service) GALLIE MILES wish all their prayer in the stable. 7.00 pm clients and business associates 11.15 pm - Candlelit Mass, awaiting Carol Service a very Merry Christmas MARKET the birth of Jesus our Saviour. and a Happy New Year. Christmas Day Sunday COUNCIL CARPARK 9.30 am - Celebration the birth of our December 28 PLEASE NOTE Last Saturday Saviour 9.30 am for 2008 that our offi ce will close at Re-opening CHRISTMAS AT Sunday 2.00pm on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 January 17, 2009 ST SAVIOURS PIRONGIA January 4 and re-open on Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 Christmas Eve Wednesday, January 7, 2009 9.30 am or Carol : 871-6198 11.15 pm - Midnight Mass Combined Christmas Day 9.30 am - Celebrating the birth of Service Saviour Sunday CHRISTMAS DAY January 11 6633280AA AT ST PAULS 7.00 pm The parents of Kate and Owen, would like to December 21 Combined publicly record their great gratitude to all those good Public Notices 1.00 pm 7.00 pm - Carols at St Pauls Service people in the community of Wharepapa South, THIS SUNDAY Christmas Day Methodist Church Hall Rev Fogatia Levi who gave invaluable assistance and support, 9.00 am - Celebrating the birth of our The Ngaroma Community Admission $3.00 Phone 871-6011 to Kate and Owen, during the time before they Saviour moved south last June. Proudly sponsored by would like to thank the Hewitson Plumbing TE AWAMUTU You are the salt of the earth. PRESBYTERIAN Thomas and Fenella send Christmas wishes and love following sponsors for CHURCH to the teachers and friends they made at the Kihikihi their support with ALCOHOLICS Kindergarten and the school at Wharepapa South. ANONYMOUS CHRISTMAS DEADLINES Wednesday 6632740AA our trail ride: If you want to December 24: Osbornes’s Transport 2000 Ltd, Devoy drink that’s your The Classifi ed Deadlines for our Christmas Eve Signs, PGG Wrightsons, VET Ent, business Monday, December 22 St Andrews Farmlands, The Veterinary Centre, Kevin IF YOU WANT TO edition are as follows: 6.30 pm: Archer Contracting, VE Veterinary Services, STOP, THAT’S Otorohonda, RD 1, Ballance, Power Farm- Family Service OURS 10.00am Friday, December 19. ing, Town & Country Motors, The National Phone 871-4072 Refreshments Offi ce closes December 23, 2008 Bank, Ancare, Fresh Choice and the local or 870-3463 This is for ALL CLASSIFIED to start - farmers where the ride went through their PO Box 194 a time for family and re-opens January 19, 2009. property. Te Awamutu advertising and is our last Thursday Michael, Jon and Staff wish all publication before Christmas. December 25: our clients a Happy New Years Christmas Day Public Notices The Classifi eds Team St Andrews and a prosperous New Year. ALEXANDRA RACING CLUB wish all their customers 9.30 am: Phone messages to 871-4114 a Merry Christmas Celebration service - Founded 1866 - All welcome will be cleared regularly and a Prosperous New Year. to come and during the break. share with us We look forward to seeing Ngahinapouri: 6635009AA PIRONGIA RACES you all again in 2009. 9.30 am: Community Service BOXING DAY Sunday December 28: 138th ANNUAL RACE DAY St Andrews: 9.00 am: Garth O’Brien and Associates Friday, December 26 wishes to advise that our Service FIRST RACE : 11.30am 6636236AA Sunday offi ce will be closed from 12.00pm Tuesday, Equalisator - 10 Race programme Includes Harness Races January 4, 2009: - Entertainment for Young and Old St Andrews: December 23, 2008 until 8.30am, Monday - Catering and Refreshments Available Communion ADMISSION: Adults - $10, Children under 12 - FREE 9.00 am: January 12, 2009. Service 10.30 am: We wish all our clients a NO DOGS Cafe Style very happy Christmas! Service in the Hall PLEASE Sunday January 11 6635044AA TAB terminal available 9.00 am: for outside betting Service 10.30 am: 6633108AA Cafe Style And staff Service in the Hall wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Formoreinformation Do you have enough contact lens see our website on Greetings www.teawamutu.net/ solution and contact lenses to last standrews over the holiday period? IF NOT ORDER THEM NOW! Lost and Found We will be CLOSED from: PERSCRIPTION glasses 12.00 noon Tuesday, with pink edges, lost last December 23 week, business area. Phone 871-1624. We will be OPENING: 9.00 am, Monday, Raffles January 5, 2009 6622835AA We Keep You TE AWAMUTU Smiling SOCCER CLUB TE AWAMUTU Specialising in all PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE LTD 1st - 481 - Carr 2nd - 105 - Brooky Colin, Bryan, Stephan, Chris, Nathan and Jeff Dental Care. 3rd - 254 - Leigh and Deb would like to wish all our customers Closed from 5.00pm, 4th - 445 - Chris S a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 5th - 940 - Jensen Thank you for your support during this year Tuesday, December 23, 2008 6th - 799 - Cook and previous years. We look forward to Re-opening 8.00am, PAKEKE Lions Sleigh working with you again in 2009. Raffle, Winner: #1911 - Christmas break working hours: Tuesday, December 6, 2008 Peter Urlwin, Waitomo; Normal hours except for Statuary days and 2nd: #7912 - Kitty, 3rd: weekends. Emergency service available Wishing all our clients #4389 - Edith Hamon. - for Stats, weekends and after hours. Thank you for your con- Drain unblocking service with Hydra tinued support. a very happy Christmas Jet available over this period. and thank you Offi ce Phone: 870-6244 54 Albert Park Drive Colin: (027) 498-9022 for your custom Phone 871 6452 Bryan: (027) 498-9021 throughout the year. Paul Kay B.D.S. Kim Tatham B.D.S 6630972AA 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 Public Notices Sports Notices Personal Livestock and For Sale For Sale To Let AFTER abortion stress? Poultry LOUNGE suite, (two) two BEDSIT, $125.00 p/wk, Ring Pregnancy seaters and armchair, WOF includes power, phone- Counselling Services col- AC PETFOODS $400. x two, three draw TYRE and Tune Centre, net, self contained, suit lect (07) 855-5779 24 hours divans beds with 21 Bond Road, now issu- mature worker, easy a day. Now buying mattresses, pair $50. ing WOF’s for cars, walk to town. Phone Horses Phone 871.6105 motorcycles, and 871-5645. PHONE James Parlane, ROUND silage bales, x10, trailers. Phone 871-3267. FIVE bed room house 0800-DOWNCOW $90 each. Phone 872-2800. Solicitor, 870-4991. 6150555AA-08-04-17 $390.00 p/wk, Wallace LOST YOUR LICENCE? WEINER calves - small TYRES Tce, Close to school,

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5 53 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu, PO Box 170 TRTREES FOUR / five bedroom 6 Awamutu. Phone Tyre Telephone: (07) 872-0560 Email: offi [email protected] TWILIGHT Grazing house, Mahoe St, bond and Tune Centre Ltd, 418 Waikeria Rd and references required, LONG term available for 871-3267. Monday, December 22nd dairy weaners and $295 p/wk. Phone Tees Open heifers, good contour and MOBILITY 871-6609. summer safe, experi- PHONE PIRONGIA, three TE AWAMUTU 4.00 - 6.00 pm enced grazier, eczema SCOOTERS Meal Available 871-1516 or bedrooms, double free. Phone Rod or Phone someone who (027) 220-1320 garage,quiet street fully PAKEKE LIONS Leanne (07) 877-8543. fenced, pets OK, $290 cares. Locally owned 6608300AA Wish to thank the business community for Final of the four nights of p/wk. Bond and refer- their generous contributions towards our FAIRVIEW MOTORS Gardening and operated. ences. Phone or txt (027) Christmas sleigh raffle. SWAN PLANTS! BULK! New and preloved. 750-9442. Sponsored Teams Event. 6150723AA-08-04-17 ALL SIZES. Phone Sales, service and hire. Without your support we would not be able Sponsored by: SAVE on rent. Our cabin to return all the proceeds to local worthwhile 870-5294. Phone on your back lawn, organisations. The Veterinary Centre Firewood (0800) 666-768 $45p/w. For a brochure 6633318AA CHRISTMAS txt name and address to Thank you, Te Awamutu (021) 988-210 or see FIREWOOD MOUNT TREES www.cabin4u.co.nz 5m3 - $160, 10m3 - $290 24 Kaipaki Road, THREE bedroom home, delivered. Phone (07) GABRIEL OPERATION OHAUPO close to mian street and 873-9190 evenings, mobile schools, re-decorated. THE TE AWAMUTU (021) 617-349. CHRISTMAS $20 each COVER UP TREES Phone (027)-612-3374. For Sale Good Quality THREE bedroom house, LIONS CLUB 6582273AA needs more close to town, bond and CHILDRENS play house 46 Tamahere Drive, CHOOSE voluntary knitters YOURS NOW! references required, $280 "TRAIN PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE" for sale approximately Signposted p/wk. Phone 871-6498 or and crocheters 2m x 3m, functional Large selection Open after hours (027) 208-1275. Due to unforeseen circumstances the windows and door. closing date of this raffle has been extended Free wrapping and all weekend THREE bedroom house, and more wool. $300.00 ono. Phone Stand for sale until December 23, 2008. Shelley 872-4779 or Phone (07) 823-6453 nice area, two lounges, The raffle will be drawn, and the winner A huge thanks to (027)-607-6020. Eftpos available carport, outside room, contacted on December 24, 2008, No Visa Garage Sales $310 p/wk. Phone and (if at all possible) the prize will be all who have FIREWOOD Phone 870-6468 or (021) 704-798. delivered to the winner on Christmas Eve. generously GUM and Mac, Truckload (07) 856-8003 20th Dec, 163 McGarry TWO bedroom basement $280.Delivered.Phone (07) Ask for Alice Lane, Te Awamutu, X flat, refurbished, suit Results will be published in the donated their 823-6712. two cane prams and lots single/couple, no pets, no Te Awamutu Courier on January 7, 2009. more smokers, $160 p/wk. time and wool. Livestock and Poultry TO VISIT VISITED Phone (027)297- 6024. ❏❏TWO bedroom cottage in Pirongia, available after BONER COWS WANTED . Christmas, large section, single garage, new kit- 53 Te Tomo St. Sat 20th, chen/bathroom, Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment 7.30 to 12.00pm. heatpump, decks, no Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule TO VISIT VISITED smokers, $210 p/wk, bond 6356049AA Also empty heifers and potter bulls ❏❏and refs required. Phone Mary, 871-9767. 8 Galloway St, Kihikihi, Public Notices Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 TWO bedroom house, Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 house lot sale, everything must go, 7.am start, Sat- long term. Phone 871-6145. Public Notices urday 20th. TO❏❏ VISIT VISITED A1 SELF STORAGE Pets New facility, many sizes, PURE bred black Labra- good rates, security and dor puppies, make excel- 6437263AA seven day access. lent pets or gun dogs, Phone 871-6164 ready for Christmas. Phone 870-3391. or (027) 478-3085 TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE From $17 p/w 24hr access Camera Surveillance FARMSTAY 6135805AA Te Awamutu - Hamilton PH: (07) 856-7584 BOARDING or (027) 608-1749 Christmas / New Year Holiday Bus Timetable KENNELS Go Bus Transport is pleased to be able to All dogs welcome TO LET offer a limited bus service between Bookings for Christmas TWO BEDROOM Te Awamutu and Hamilton over the & New Years HOMES 257/3 College Street 6620828AA Phone 871-9737 or Christmas / New Year Festive season. $180 p/w (027) 474-9265 49 Hall Street Monday, December 29, 2008 $240 p/w Wanted to THREE BEDROOM Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Buy / Exchange HOME Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8 Ballance Street BUYING $270 p/w STANDING GRASS 501 Taylor Avenue Depart Te Awamutu : 7.10am 4.40pm U GROW IT $305 p/w Arrive Hamilton: 7.45am 5.15pm WE MOW IT COUNTRY Phone 827-1849 658 Bayley Road Depart Hamilton: 4.05pm 5.20pm (027) 438-9803 $350 p/w Arrive Te Awamutu: 4.40pm 5.55pm [email protected] Contact: Paula Ryburn Normal services resume Monday, January 5, 2009 Board and (027) 488-8136 Residence Office: 871-8700 Offi ce will close December 24, 2008 BOARDER wanted, solo mum, or couple Kihikihi and re-open January 12, 2009. Phone 870-2955. Emergency phone (021) 951-786 Property For Sale

6633058AA OPEN HOME - 511 Mandeno Street Merry Christmas from us 6635614AA Sunday all at Go Bus Transport! 1.00 - 3.00 pm Phone Phone (07) 871-6373 Fax (07) 871-4243 (027) 323-2551 Mobile (027) 951-786 Email [email protected] Trademe #: 188127600 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 21 To Let Cars for Sale Computer Services Gardening & Property & Home Trade Services Trade Services Trade Services 94 Mazda Eunos 500, COMPUTERS Landscaping Maintenance MOWER and chainsaw SAFE ‘N’ SOUND $3000 ono, Good con- repairs, call 177 Brady MOBILE dition. Phone (021) repaired from $40 TREE CARE Street or Phone Richard STORAGE 132-8484. Davies 871-4334 to WELDING - onsite repairs - GROUNDZONE Tree • Electric Security Fence HONDA XR 100, excellent Care. Tree work by quali- arrange free pickup. CONTRACTOR • 24/7 access condition. Phone fied and experienced PAINTER, available for 872-4616. FREE CONSULTATION For all your welding • Camera and patrolled aborists. Professional interior/exterior work. needs. FREE QUOTES and friendly service from Phone 870-4081. surveillance Vehicles Wanted a Waipa company. Phone Phone Wayne FOR ALL YOUR • Now alarmed commercial • upgrades • support Nathan Hughes 823-8183 SILAGE, mowing, (027) 630-0885. or (027) 266-8811 tedding, raking, baling, CONCRETE NEEDS storage - boats/campervans • networking wrapping and stacking, (027) 440-7101 or Computers from $250 TOTAL TREE CARE cartage also available, Domestic, rural 871-7885 Laptops also buying standing and commercial. from $499 • Free Quotes grass. Phone (07) 827-1849 PLUMBING 6135893AA Proud to be locally Mobiles from $30 or (027) 438-9803 • Felling AFFORDABLE RATES owned and operated LOW RATE COMPUTERS • Pruning [email protected] Phone Willum 235 Sloane Street, • Removal Phone Colin 871-6847 or 6525386AA Te Awamutu • Stump Grinding (027) 498-9022 (021) 0242-6203 DRAINAGE or 870-6244 anytime LANDLORDS Phone 871-6222 • Hedge Cutting 6617318AA Call Dennis Clements No job too big Wishing your property Financial TOTAL TREE CARE or too small - WEEDSPRAYING to be managed by a Phone 871-5221 WE DO IT ALL! 6149964AA Trade Services recognised professional? BOBCAT Radio Controlled Units MORTGAGE Te Awamutu Owned BACON and ham curing, Phone 870-6244 or TENANTS BROKER and Operated Renshaws Butchery. Colin (027) 498-9022 Owner • Handgun Work Phone 871-6470. erat Needing help fi nding Member of: Op or • Gorse A1 Service Health BRIAN Krippner build- Trevor • Ragwort accommodation which NZMBA ing, Adv trade qualified, HEAT PUMP suits your needs? Wanted - alterations and Peters • Thistles Phone Christine HOMEOPATHY INSTALLER DEAD CARS THE Clinic of additions, maintenance, Contact Francene 871-3176 REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN 027 515 6519 • Knapsacks Best Dollars (021) 545-302 Homeopathy, Heal natur- expol/pink batts, no job on 871-7146 ally in Te Awamutu. to small. Phone (027) Free Quotes 07 871 1971 Now taking bookings

Mobile (027) 289-3952 Phone (07) 854-8962 255-5753 or 870-6462. 6151460AA-08-04-17 for Spring & Summer Call Adam Rosetown Bobcat Ltd (07) 823-6287 a/h CARPENTER and Work- (0800) 500-101 Don’t be disappointed shop/bathroom special- Waipa Property THERAPEUTIC Immediate Start 6582240AA Competitive Rates Link Ltd, MREINZ ist, maintenance and new work, all jobs considered, HEWITSON 6135939AA Get that car outa there MASSAGE Phone book now for the new Marshall Contracting Can relieve year. Phone Rick 871-9737 MEATEATER PLUMBING muscle tension and or (027) 474-2965. Glen : 870 - 1433 TENANTS lower stress level HOMEKILLS LTD For all plumbing 6421722AA REQUIRED HOOF trimming, dairy Phone 870-2200 One hour, 15 minutes cows. Contact Stuart requirements. $45.00 Killing and Two Bedroom Te Awamutu or (021) 278-8278. processing Home: (0800) CAR DUMP Call Marilyn for an Friendly • Cambridge Road - 6136317AA appointment. LAWNS Phone 871-9995 Service One of three, Phone 870-3303 WANTED - not got the brick, open plan, time? Give us a call, (027) $170 p/w Hire Services 496-3151. Three Bedroom GOT WOOLLY Phone 871-3620 Homes: BOUNCY Castle. Phone 870-5294. PLANS SHEEP? or (021) 104-0459 • Hazelmere Cres - BULLDOZER for hire DRAWN GIVE TONY A Close to 6151679AA-08-04-17 with scoop, rippers and For : Intermediate school, To Let stick rake. Phone Des BLEEP! LINED $280 p/w Hose, owner operator on - alterations • Bond Road - (07) 873-8466, mobile - additions Mobile SOAK Outskirts of town (027)472-7776. - decks, sheds, etc. Shearing $150 p/w Phone Terry Farrelly • 31 B Moule Street - (027) 478-3085 or Phone HOLES RED BINS LTD (027) 202-4915 Near new, 871-6164 • FOUNDATION three bedroom, Tenants looking for Rentals Mini Skip Bins HOLES $230 p/w Trade Services More rentals are To Let: 1.8 and 3.6 • OFFAL / RUBBISH available • Quality two bedroom home, semi HOLES Phone Robyn furnished,excellent locality. Phone Murray Bain (021) 353-046 or Lois • Large three bedroom, car shed and 871-8996 on (021) 744-942 carport, small section. 6621118AA $300 p/w. KING COUNTRY • Very good three bedroom, carport, fully Property & Home DRILLING fenced section. Maintenance # 4 Wheel Drive $270 p/w. EXTERIOR house # Best Prices • Spacious three bedroom, sunny position. cleaning. Phone Ultra QUALITY SUPERVISED LABOUR: # Associated Concrete $280 p/w. Clean 871-6662 today! Products Holiday • Good three bedroom, very private. LOUNGE suites cleaned. Accommodation $240 p/w. Phone Ultra Clean Section Maintenance Including: OWNER / OPERATOR: 871-6662 now! 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE PAPAMOA, three bed Available late January lawn mowing, weed spraying, rooms, sleeps seven, two • Nice three bedroom, good locality. SHOWER glass, cleaned rubbish removal, water blasting, PHONE DENNIS minutes walk to beach, $290 p/w. and treated. Phone Ultra COLSON $100.00 p/night, minium Clean 871-6662 seasonal contract work, general labour. Contact Murray Wallis 6596604AA (0800) DUG HOLES of five nights. Phone (07) (027) 438-0126 or (07) 871-7726 a/h ULTRA Clean, complete 873-6636. cleaning services. Phone Contact Brian on: 870-4364 (0800) 384 - 465 M.R.E.I.N.Z. 871-6662. 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008 23 Employment Vacancies Employment Farm Employment Farm Employment Vacancies Cinema Scene RELIEF MILKER RELIEF milkers available CRETIVE singer and now until end of season, EXPERIENCED relief both fully experienced, bassplayer wanted for milker available, sole Nights In Rodanthe originals band (blues- can work together or charge or assist. Phone seperately. Phone Nick rock). Call Marco Phil (07) 827-3133. (027)332-6943. or Toni on 870-1987 or RELIEF MILKER (021) 164-7812. Adrienne, a woman with her is forecast and a guest named Dr SECURITY Officers - are life in chaos, retreats to the tiny Paul Flanner arrives. BAKERY ASSISTANT EXPERIENCED ex-share PHONE 871-5151 for all costal town of Rodanthe, in the The only guest at the inn, needed! Gain this NZQA milker, Te Awamutu or approved qualification your classified advertis- Outer Banks of North carolina, Flanner is not on a weekend We are looking for an enthusiastic person Ohaupo area. Phone ing needs. by correspondence free of 870-3391. to tend to a friend’s inn for the escape but rather is there to face to work in our busy bakery. charge. Student allow- weekend. his own crisis of conscience. This position involves the production of a wide ance may apply. Phone Employment Vacancies here she hopes to find the Now, with the storm closing range of Bakery goods, early starts and some 0800-800-043 tranquillity she so desperately in, the two turn to each other for weekend work, on a roster basis, needs to rethink the conflicts comfort, and, in one magical is also part of the job. DIESEL MECHANIC surrounding her — a wayward weekend, set in motion a life- Knowledge of baking would be an advantage RETAIL husband who has asked to come changing romance that will res- A vacancy exists for an experienced, trade home, and a teenaged daughter onate throughout the rest of but training will be provided. POSITION certified diesel mechanic to join our small If you would like to work with a great team • 30 - 40 hours per team of four in our Te Awamutu Truck Shop, who resents her every decision. their lives. please apply in writing to: week including attached to our Engineering Company. Almost as soon as Adrienne Starring Diane lane and Saturdays gets to Rodanthe, a major storm Richard Gere. Viands Bakery, 80 Lyon Street, Kihikihi. • Require trustworthy The work is interesting and varied as we person with good service a wide range of trucks, trailers and 6635253AA customer service heavy equipment from the transport, skills farming and contracting industries. • References essential We offer an excellent work environment, CV to: friendly staff and competitive remuneration. CBR Enquiries please to Mechanic Surf and Skate Shop Manager - Terry Harty 255 Alexandra Street Te Awamutu Stewart & Cavalier Ltd 1317 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. www.stewcav.co.nz Friday Night Phone (07) 871-7062 Edward TE AWAMUTU PRIMARY SCHOOL till late OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent Jackson (33.75 hours per week during school terms) Applications are invited for the above position which is due to commence at the beginning of the 2009 academic year.

6630824AA Phone 871 4768 Applicants must be computer literate and prior experience with ENROL and a SMS such as e-Tap preferred but not essential. As the position is often the fi rst point of contact for many of our families, the successful person must present accordingly at all times. The administrator’s role is varied and covers a wide range of tasks on a daily basis. It can also be a very demanding role therefore Now one of the all-time best and Come soar away on the wings the ability to cope under pressure is an intelligent Sci-Fi mysteries arrives, of your imagination. A colourful attribute we are seeking. starring Keanu Reeves as an alien extravaganza to delight and Written applications can be made to: whose appearance on our planet enchant everyone. The Executive Offi cer triggers a global upheaval. He TOM THUMB G 401 Teasdale Street comes with an indestructible, MON, TUE & WED 11.30 Te Awamutu 3800 heavily armed robot and a warning to world leaders that “Bond fans can take solace in ຜຜຜຜຜ their continued hostility will lead Current incumbent applying action-packed Casino sequel. PHONE your advertisement in to extermination by species Closing date: January 02, 2009. A VIEW TO A THRILL. Mission 6633637AA now! Phone our classifieds watching from afar. team on 871-5151. accomplished.” NZ Herald ຜຜຜຜຜ DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL M QUANTUM OF SOLACE M THU & FRI 5.50 & 7.50, THU & FRI 6.10 & 8.10, Employment Vacancies SAT 4.00, 6.10 & 8.20, SAT 3.40, 5.50 & 8.00, SUN 2.00, 4.10 & 6.20, SUN 1.40, 3.50 & 6.00, MON & TUE 1.35, 5.50 & 7.50, MON & TUE 1.15, 6.10 & 8.10, WED 1.35 & 6.10 WED 1.15 & 6.20 This one is especially for the EARTH G ladies... bring tissues! Richard Gere and Diane Lane star. THU 5.55, FRI 7.45, SAT 7.50, NIGHTS IN RODANTHE PG SUN 5.50, TUE 7.55 FRI 10.30, SAT 1.50 & 8.10, A wonderful true journey of an SUN 11.50 & 6.10, ordinary man who became a MON & FINAL TUE 8.00 remarkable local hero and the orphan boys he saved. Energy bursting, filled with CHILDREN OF THE SILK ROAD M eye-popping colours, highly THU & FRI 7.40, SAT 8.30, SUN 6.30, entertaining dance scenes |and MON & FINAL TUE 7.40 it’s a lot of fun too. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 G YOUNG AT HEART PG THU 5.45, 8.00, SAT 2.00, SUN 12.00, MON & TUE FRI 10.10, 5.45 & 8.00, 5.55, WED 6.05 SAT 1.30, 3.50 & 6.00, MAMMA MIA PG SUN 11.30, 1.50 & 4.00, MON, TUE & WED 11.00 MON & TUE 11.10, 1.25 & 5.45, WED 11.10, 1.25 & 6.00 This is terrific entertainment for children and adults. It’s fun-filled “A rare treat, brimming with warmth, and just as good as Kung Fu tenderness and joy.” Daily Mirror. Panda. Ideal Holiday fare. CARAMEL PG MADAGASCAR: THU 7.45, FRI 5.55, SAT 6.05, ESCAPE 2 AFRICA PG SUN 4.05, FINAL MON 7.55 THU 6.00, FRI 10.40 & 6.00, SAT 1.20, 3.10, 5.00 & 6.45, It’s simply about an ordinary man SUN 11.20, 1.10, 3.00 & 4.45, who discovers that living each MON & TUE 11.50, 1.45 & 6.00, ordinary day honourably, with WED 11.50, 1.45 & 6.30 faith in God and a selfless concern for others, can make for a truly wonderful life. AUSTRALIA M, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE G BEDTIME STORIES M, FRI 10.00, SAT 1.40, SUN 11.40, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA MON, TUE & FINAL WED 1.30 Also THE VISITOR M ALL START DECEMBER 26 Back again for a new generation to see it on the big screen. Come to a land of colourful characters Give The Gift Of and spirited adventure. Entertainment This Christmas WIZARD OF OZ G - Movie Vouchers FRI 10.20, SAT 4.05, SUN 2.05, ANY FILM, ANY TIME. MON, TUE & WED 11.40 6630838AA 24 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 18, 2008

Inspect To Reveal Its Appeal 4 3 2 Fabulous Family Home 3 1 2

Your opportunity to own a stunning new four Our sellers are relocating and proudly present Appointment times available bedroom, two living area home with three Price OFFERS OVER $499,000 their home to you. Offering spacious indoor/ Price $255,000 bathrooms and separate workshop retreat. Contact Tania Ruki 027 441 3265 outdoor living on a large fenced section. Situated Contact Tania Ruki 027 441 3265 Phone for an appointment now. in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to town.

Hanning Road Lots Of Olive Trees Situated on an elevated 2 acre site in Pirongia this A very spacious fi ve year old three bedroom brick brick home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living home with two living areas, double garage and a areas, 2 garages plus many extras not included in a large blokes shed and lots of olive trees, all situated standard home, a must view property. on a private 31/2 acre block. A rare fi nd, don’t delay in viewing.

Price OFFERS OVER $595,000 Price $630,000 Contact Ian Jones 0274 471 758 Contact Ian Jones 0274 471 758

Chill Out Country Style Rural Lifestyle / Town Boundary This lifestyle block offers three bedrooms, two Four bedrooms, two living, views, large garaging, bathrooms, three garages, separate lounge, great town services all situated on 5392m2 block. Northern Lifestyle Dream 3 2 2 outdoor area all situated on a 5487m2 block. A must view property. Our sellers will consider all realistic offers! Panoramic views across rural land from this 3 Price $518,000 bedroom home will attract those seeking serenity Contact Tania Ruki 027 441 3265 Price OFFERS OVER $600,000 Price $549,000 and 7820m2 of lifestyle. Featuring a high stud Contact Ian Jones 0274 471 758 Contact Ian Jones 0274 471 758 shed. Phone now to view. COMMERCIAL SPACE TO TO LET LEASE

Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu

Central offi ce / retail in good localtiy - 45m2. Suitable Restaurant/Bar - Offi ce space - Available February 2009 Retail - Gallery - Cafe. Great location, high Immediate Posession Available 3 1 2 $135.00 per week profi le, recently refurbished. Ground fl oor 173m2 Mezzanine fl oor 106m2 A three bedroom open plan brick townhouse in Price $379,000 Bank Street. Small site - double garage - walk to Contact Lauren O’Carroll 0272 787 196 Contact Ken Hagan AREINZ Contact Ken Hagan AREINZ town. Owner WILL negotiate. 021 353 488 021 353 488

If you have an enquiry CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RAMBLE over the Christmas period we will be available for viewings Lists can be of properties that we currently obtained from have on the market. LJ Hooker Offi ce Enjoy your summer Winners Are: and we wish you a very happy 1st - 1Bryce Street, Kihikihi Christmas holiday and a Runners Up: prosperous New Year. 88 Smyth Street and 1293 Alexandra Street (down right of way)

L.J. Hooker Te Awamutu 871 5044 Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ

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