NEED your financial statements and tax returns done PRONTO?? Call Sarah at MOBILE ACCOUNTING SERVICES (1994) LTD Phone 871 8080 or email me on [email protected] Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009 6356297AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Community celebration Helping groups reach for sky Te Awamutu groups were among those in the Waikato to benefit from the $527,173 of young lives lost distributed by the SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust. BY GRANT JOHNSTON Gracelands received $3,600 towards a new server and new No experience even begins to prepare us to disaster and back up recovery farewell our children, systems. especially in their pre-teen Te Awamutu Brass received years. $3,370 towards new Young mum Kylie instruments. Nicholas did that at the Rosetown Counselling funeral of her children, Centre received $2,000 towards Jaiden (10) and Kade (7) at the counselling of disabled Pirongia School on Satur- members of the community, day with remarkable cour- their families and caregivers. age, compassion and tender- Ohaupo School received ness. $1,000 to assist with the The latter two qualities purchase of fireworks for the have been attributed to her annual fundraising night and to deceased children, killed contribute toward having St along with their devoted John Ambulance and Maori father, Justin Nicholas (34) Wardens in attendance at this in a head-on collision with a event. truck the previous Satur- day. Since its foundation in 2002, Their mum’s determina- the SKYCITY Hamilton tion to think of the needs of Community Trust has given over others (grieving for their 2.5 million dollars to more than loss) at such a time does her 600 community organisations great credit. from around the Waikato region. The dual funeral was For more information about attended by around 800 the SKYCITY Hamilton people, many of whom had Community Trust visit curtailed summer holidays www.skycityhamilton.co.nz to pay their respects to the children and their extended Choir practice families. Rosetown Choristers advise The children’s small they will be commencing white coffins arrived on an TC130109GJ01 preparation for their June 2009 Army Jeep (Kade would FAREWELL TO FRIENDS: Pirongia School pupils release hundreds of helium balloons as their schoolmates concert with rehearsals starting have been bursting with Jaiden and Kade Nicholas leave school for the last time. the first Wednesday in February. pride) at the school where The theme of the mid-year they were popular pupils, to the people who arrived at wanted for them. children by their teachers ‘‘Maybe one day I will concert is ‘Rivers Run Through and placed at the front of a the scene of the crash, emer- Celebrant Val Sally McLuskie, Denise see you again when I’m packed school hall (with gency services personnel Millington, the children’s Strathern and Alison Flet- walking past your place (in It’. New members are always another 100 people standing who were there for my nana, conducted what must cher, who spoke about the Heaven),’’ Mr Empson said. welcome and you do not have to outside in silence through- children as well as everyone have been an incredibly children’s warmth and The ceremony moved audition or be able to read out the service). else who helped and the hard service for her with respect for others and their outside as the coffins were music. For further information There was barely a dry community in general’’. aplomb and in keeping with development. carried to the waiting contact conductor Annie eye as an emotional, but ‘‘What I would give for their mum’s wish for a There was a slide show hearse. Pupils, staff and Fullerton (07) 823 6796 or Robin beautifully worded, sum- one more hug. This is not a bright and happy celebra- of photos of the children’s community members Astridge 870 4424. mary of their short lives day I ever imagined would tion of their lives. lives and the school song placed floral tributes on the written by their mum was happen.’’ Jaiden’s favourite ‘Who Has The Courage’ was coffins to the sounds of Orcas visit read by a close friend. Kylie said she missed Hannah Montana songs sung. another trumpet duo Kawhia residents and There were many nods of her children for everything were played and there was a Kade’s favourite song ‘Amazing Grace’. holidaymakers were treated to affirmation at Kylie’s state- they did, and everything trumpet duo by their aunt ‘Always On My Mind’ by Pupils formed a guard of the sight of orcas arriving in the ment that she had always they won’t do. Shakira Nicholas and Tiki Taane was played and honour and released hun- harbour yesterday. done her best to protect her She vowed to her chil- cousin Hamish Davies of Val Millington read the dreds of helium balloons as The pod swam as far as the children. dren that she and their ‘Somewhere Over the Rain- poem ‘The Cord’. the hearse carried Jaiden wharf, which meant many There was also a strong three-year-old sister Tia (in bow’. Bible in Schools teacher and Kade out of Pirongia people received a rare closeup theme of thankfulness. Waikato Hospital recover- Kade’s love of rainbows Nick Empson spoke about School for the last time. view of the distinctive whales. ‘‘I would rather have had ing from injuries received was further reflected in a how Kade had seen him Attendees were invited A pod of orcas was also you for the wonderful time in the crash) would always story he had written, ‘Dear walking past his property to share in refreshments in sighted in Raglan recently. we had, than not to have remember them and would World’ read by school prin- and been delighted to learn the school hall, prepared by had you at all.’’ live the kind of lives Jaiden cipal Jan Cullen. they might meet regularly staff, PTA and community ‘‘There was appreciation and Kade would have Tributes were paid to the in that way. members. THIS WEEKS SPECIAL Mystery OPEN 7 DAYS 2002 SUZUKI RM250 Phone 871 4009 Creek Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Sav TE AWAMUTU Blanc Offer valid until 21/01/09 while stocks last St Remy’s Riviera Cocktails Brandy Cosmo or 1125ml Maitai Was $3,795 Now $3,395 .99 .99 .99 $14 $36 $9 6655157AA 6654229AA 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Toxic shellfish warning Salt Water Sports Fishing CRIMELINE Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES retained after testing EMERGENCY 111 ADD EIGHT MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR The health warning issued oysters, scallops, catseyes and Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters recently for toxic shellfish kina (sea urchin). since last week: TUESDAY: 12.09am & 12.33pm remains in place. Paua, crayfish and crabs Monday, January 5: WEDNESDAY: 12.57 am & 1.19pm Results received last can still be taken but as always, Man arrested for shoplifting from Strutt and breaching THURSDAY: 1.42am & 2.04pm Wednesday confirm that the gut should be removed bail. FRIDAY: 2.27am & 2.49pm people should continue to before cooking. Theft of a bowling bag and bowls, sunglasses and hat from SATURDAY: 3.12am & 3.36pm avoid collecting or eating shell- Consumption of shellfish vehicle parked at Bowden Place address reported. SUNDAY: 3.59am & 4.26pm fish from the wider Coroman- affected by the paralytic shell- Tuesday, January 6: MONDAY: 4.53am & 5.22pm del and Bay of Plenty coastline fish toxin can cause numbness Arrests: Man for EBA. Man for detoxification. from Tairua (including Tairua and tingling around the mouth, Burglary of Wynyard Street residence reported. handbag, Harbour) south including face or extremities; difficulty two cellphones and digital camera stolen. Whiritoa, Whangamata, swallowing or breathing; dizzi- Thefts from cars. Stereo faceplate and remote from Raikes Onemana, and east along the ness; double vision; and in Ave. Stereo faceplate from Swarbrick Drive. It payspays to to stock stock Bay of Plenty coastline (includ- severe cases, paralysis and res- Theft of alcohol from Bottle King reported. Offender ran off ing Tauranga and Ohiwa piratory failure. to vehicle parked behind Baptist Church. He was described as Harbours) to the mouth of the These symptoms usually a Maori, aged between 18-20, about 170cm tall, stocky build and up youryour tackle tackle @ @ Motu River in the Eastern Bay occur within 12 hours of a wearing light coloured clothing. of Plenty. Included are all person consuming affected Man reports intentional damage to his vehicle by his ex- inshore islands within the shellfish. partner. Salt WaterWater Sports Sports above area. Anyone suffering illness Wednesday, January 7: Further sampling last week after eating shellfish should Arrests: Woman for unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, two confirmed the continuation of seek medical attention. charges of theft and driving while forbidden. Man for high levels of paralytic shell- New Zealand Food Safety unlawfully getting into a stolen vehicle. fish poison along this extended Authority is responsible for Thefts: Farm gate from Ngaroto Road property. Honda stretch of coast. monitoring both shellfish and TRX450 farm bike from Ormsby Road property. ‘‘The levels of toxin are water for toxins in shellfish Vehicle observed doing a burnout in Franklin Street. particularly high and we throughout New Zealand. Toi Driver not located. Vehicle impounded. strongly urge people to avoid Te Ora — Public Health and the Thursday, January 8: all shellfish from this area till Waikato Public Health Unit Arrests: Man for burglary. Man for reckless driving, SPECIAL further notice,’’ says Toi Te will continue to update the driving at dangerous speed, driving while suspended, failing Ora-Public Health, Medical public when results from the to appear in court, possession of drug utensils, possession of 5KG BOX OF Officer of Health, Dr Phil sampling confirm changes to cannabis and possession of methamphetamine.