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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

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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. Man for PILCHARDS Shoemack. the affected area. assault with intent to injure. The health warning affects Information about health Theft of padlock and cash from honesty box on Pirongia all bi-valve shellfish including warnings will be posted on Road reported. mussels, pipi, tuatua, cockles, www.nzfsa.govt.nz Illegal use of an EFTPos card to obtain cash reported. $20 Friday, January 9: Arrests: Man for EBA after crashing on Kihikihi Road. SAVE $19 Fire Brigade Lighthouse beams Man for burglary and theft. Man for breaching bail. Burglary of bell Road residence reported. Offenders notebook smashed gates to gain entry to the property. Alcohol stolen. glow on stamps Saturday, January 10: Te Awamutu Vol- The glowing beams from New Zealand Arrests: Two men for fighting in a public place. Man for unteer Fire Brigade lighthouses that serve as both welcome resisting police and acting in a threatening manner likely to attended the follow- and warning signals feature on New cause violence. Man arrested and youth reported for ing callouts last Zealand Post stamps commemorating the breaching the liquor ban. week: 150th anniversary of our first lighthouse. Police locate cash, tinfoil, cannabis, cannabis tinnies, bags Thursday, 3.13pm. Each stamp in the five-stamp series and a bong at a Hazelmere Crescent address. Private fire alarm, Te features its own lighthouse beams that Sunday, January 11: Rahu Rd. 10.07pm. glow in the dark, using clear glow in the Burglary of Pirongia Golf Club reported. Moped bike Smell of smoke, Ward dark ink — a first for New Zealand Post. stolen. Recovered nearby. 166 Cambridge Rd, 24, Waikato Hospital. The stamps take on the life of a 24 hour Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 Friday, 6.45pm. lighthouse: a landmark by day; and by phoning 027 4711529.

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BY GRANT JOHNSTON the merino fleeces. ‘‘We were finished clean- Te Awamutu born and ing out a lot faster than the bred woolhandler, Keryn Aussies and had some time Herbert has good reason to at the end where we were feel ‘on top of the world’. just watching them,’’ Keryn The 29-year-old cleaned Herbert says. up the national lamb title at As well as time, the Raglan’s Western Shears judges also looked at the competition recently, and in board quality (how tidy the the process defeated World job was) and the accuracy of Champion woolhandler oddment sorting. Sheree Alabaster from Tai- The fact they had to work hape (who was defending under the different rules national lamb titleholder). applying in Australia was That stunning success another feather in the Kiwi comes on the back of being woolhandlers’ caps. part of the New Zealand pair Keryn says she learnt all (along with Gisborne’s Joel her woolhandling skills Henare) that took out the from working on her father trans-Tasman test late last Richard Herbert’s shearing year in Hay, New South contracts, initially in Te Wales. Awamutu and Kawhia areas The Kiwi duo’s victory and in later years all around went some way to atoning New Zealand. for the Aussies’ defeat of the In her first season of New Zealand shearing team competition in 2000/01 she during the same test. finished seventh in the The Australian counter- juniors. parts the Kiwi woolhandlers She was ‘queen of the defeated had been to the boards’ in her first season in World Championships seniors in 2002/03 finishing (Henare and Herbert fin- the season as number one. ished third and fourth Keryn has competed in respectively behind open ranks ever since and Alabaster and Joanne has consistently been among Kumeroa in the New Zea- the top rankings. land final to choose World A highlight was making TC130109SP16 Championship representa- two big finals in 2004/05 in KERYN HERBERT, champion woolhandler, is obviously proud of her Waikato roots. tives). her second open season — The Kiwis employed a finishing fourth at The As well as the win at for this season (which for a certificate in wool first child, Ngahuia on Sep- daring tactic against their Golden Shears in Masterton Raglan, this season she won finishes at Te Kuiti in April). technology, by correspond- tember 1, 2007 (‘‘first day of Australian rivals. (the ‘Holy Grail’ for shear- the New Zealand Spring She has also worked and ence through TECTRA spring,’’ quips Keryn) she They knew the Austra- ing) and third on the Alexan- Shears competition at Wai- competed in shows in UK (woolhandling training has continued with compe- lians were inexperienced in dra (Central Otago) Merino mate and was runner up at and Australia with success industry body). titions. handling second shear competition. Fielding (Manawatu (finishing fourth at the ‘‘That will open up And why not, while she is fleeces, so as soon as the Last year Keryn won the Shears), Christchurch Warrnambool show in Vic- optionsforme—Iam riding the crest of a wave. Kiwi full merino fleece North Island Circuit and the (Royal Show) and toria a few weeks before the hoping to become a wool Catherine Christey also shearers had finished, South Island Circuit — Waipukurau (Central Australia-New Zealand buyer.’’ of Te Awamutu won the Herbert moved onto handle either of which carried Hawkes Bay). Test). Keryn and partner Corey junior woolhandling title at the second shear fleeces on qualification for the World As well as winning $1000 Keryn’s aim is to compete Salmond are currently farm- Raglan Western Shears (and her own against two Austra- Championship selection prizemoney at Raglan, at the 2010 World Champion- ing at Te Kuiti, but while her will be the subject of an lian opponents, while semi finals, where she fin- Keryn’s victory propelled ships in Wales. woolhandling work was cur- article as more information Henare began cleaning out ished fourth. her to the top of the rankings She is currently studying tailed after the birth of their comes to hand). * 12 MONTH FULL SERVICING * 12 MONTHS REGISTRATION SALE * FULL WARRANTY ON ALL EUROS NO DEPOSIT FINANCE TAP & LOW PAYMENTS TO SUIT!! 01 VW POLO 5 DOOR 03 VW POLO 02 LANDROVER FREELANDER TD4 1.4 EFi 16V, auto, only 29,000kms (AA Cert), 4 airbags, 5 door, brand new model, 1.4 EFi 16V, ABS, multi 2.0 turbo diesel (BMW), 5 speed manual, body skirts, CD changer, remote lock, stunning airbags, only 50,000kms, AA certified, NZ new, ABS, multi SRS airbags, alloys, in Red, one owner from new, economical lovely colour, one owner from new, lots of tow bar, low kms, full history, yet powerful, test drives well room, easy access, as new condition. sunroof, best in NZ, look! NO DEPOSIT TAP NO DEPOSIT TAP NO DEPOSIT TAP SALEPRICE - DRIVEAWAY$11,990 SALEPRICE - DRIVEAWAY$12,990 SALEPRICE - DRIVEAWAY $17,990

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Te Awamutu-based Inspire Belief nominated. So get out your pen and paper The next publication of believes there are a number of (or computer) and send your nomination ‘Cinderellas’ in the region who deserve to letter to Te Awamutu Courier editor Rural Roundup is February 17th ‘go to the ball’ because of their commun- Grant Johnston, C/- Box 1, Te Awamutu ity contributions. or send off an email to: FOCUSSING ON MAIZE SILAGE Inspire Belief is staging the first [email protected] AND FARM DAIRY UPGRADES Cinderella Ball for this district at Mys- Nominations close January 22. tery Creek on February 27, which will Tickets for the Cinderella Ball ($95) coincide with the official launch of are available from If you are interested in advertising Inspire Belief. www.ticketdirect.co.nz or contact Kaz please contact Heather or Alan Inspire Belief has provided five double Pollard at 871 8587. passes for deserving people nominated by She says Inspire Belief has been the community. created to inspire people to value them- 871 5151 ‘‘There are many people who dedicate selves and their dreams. themselves to helping others, with ‘‘Its true purpose is to nourish and usually little benefit to themselves,’’ says support the true beauty of the individual. Inspire Belief founder, Kaz Pollard. ‘‘Inspire Belief is built on the philos-

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Rex McGill belied his junior rank- locked at 5-all after five ends, 11-all ing to win a keenly fought final for after 12 ends and 18-all after 18 ends, the men’s championship singles title before McGill claimed the clincher at Kihikihi Bowling Club. on the 21st end. The third year player had a titanic In the semi finals McGill defeated struggle with Steve Geenty before Ken Hancock 20-4. In the previous emerging victorious 19-18. round McGill had defeated Ken There was never more than a few Morriss and Geenty had headed two- shots between them, with the scores lifer Ken Hancock. Comins claims KK women’s singles

Lyn Comins led the way in the with four shots on the sixth and women’s championship singles at seventh ends. Kihikihi Bowling Club with a 19-11 But once again Comins responded win over Noelene Sanders in the with eight shots on the next four ends final. to take what proved an unassailable Sanders took a one shot lead after lead. the first end, but Comins levelled up Sanders had headed Nina on the next end and was never Thomson 15-14 in the semi final, headed thereafter. while Comins progressed into the Sanders closed the gap to just two final with her two lives intact. Hastie triple take Te Awamutu title

John Hastie skipped Rod Killgour single points) and finally wrested the and Miles Purser to win the men’s lead 10-9 on the 14th end. A five on the championship triples at Te Awamutu next end took them out to 15-10 and Bowling Club. despite a triple from Ashby’s team on Hastie’s team beat Les Ahby’s the 16th they hung on to take victory. team of Gordon Blackstock and Joe The semi-finals saw Ashby elimin- Tolich 16-13 in the final. ate Murray Wilson, Gary Williams Ashby’s team made a flyer to be and Alan Oliver 19-18, while Hastie • Includes 3 year mazdacare Genuine Service and Warranty at no extra cost* five up after two ends, but Hastie’s ousted Terry Osment, John • Hurry stock strictly limited and M Deals must end 31 March 2009 • Competitive Dealer Finance available crew chipped way (mainly with Hennessey and Sandy Kelman 28-18. GET TO WILKSBROOKE MAZDA NOW COMPETITIVE MTF FINANCE AVAILABLE *mazdacare Genuine Service valid for 3 years or 100,000km (whichever occurs ﬁ rst) and Mazda Warranty valid for 3 years unlimited kilometres. mazdacare Genuine Service and 3 year unlimited kilometre Warranty not available with BT-50 or E-Series Van. M Deals only valid for sales concluded between Connolly’s combo claim KK triples 1 January 2009 and 31 March 2009, or while stocks last.

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Council needs your assistance in draft, and like any draft it can be determining the direction of the Waipa adjusted and updated to ensure it District for the next 10 years. reflects community needs and goals, The draft 10-year Plan, Council’s available resources, and other fac- major decision-making tors like the current and and planning document predicted economic clim- for the District will be ate before it is finalised. out for public consulta- Comments and sug- tion in mid-March, and gestions from members from us gaining public feedback of the public play a big is critical says project role in this, so we hope manager Tracey that people won’t just tell Hancock. their friends or neigh- ‘‘Council’s 10-year bours about the things BABY Plan is all about what they like or have con- we are going to do for cerns about, but will let our communities, when us know too’’. PHOTOGRAPHS and how much it is going In 2008 a series of to cost. It is vitally import- articles appeared in the ant that people give us monthly Word on Waipa Copies of these special feedback so we know if we are about various aspects of the moving in the right direction, and 10-year Plan, these are still available to photos are available in meeting needs as best as we can’’. read on Council’s website colour and black and white As well as making a submission, www.waipadc.govt.nz. public meetings and open days will be Further information on the plan, from the held as part of the consultation pro- how to be involved, key dates and Te Awamutu Courier office. cess, so there will be a number of making a submission will be available PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101 opportunities to get involved. between now and March. FIRST born for Saphire and Kelvin Rice is Tegan ‘‘Some people might think that If you have a question or comment Rachael. She weighed 3260g at birth at Waikato when the plan comes out in March that about the 10-year Plan, send an email Women’s Hospital. that is it, but that is not the case. It’s a to [email protected]. Time to start conserving water Water is precious — help us conserve it than last summer, water usage is still and weather conditions will be continually As part of a wider water conservation extremely high, with peak usage sitting at monitored, but the alternate day sprinkler programme, alternate day sprinkler 13.7 million litres per day for Te Awamutu, restrictions will be in place until further restrictions will be introduced on Monday Pirongia and Kihikihi (about 5.5 Olympic notice. January 19. swimming pools). TOP TIPS FOR CONSERVING WATER This measure is being introduced to Historically, February is the month of Don’t leave the tap running when you assist our district water supplies cope with highest demand says Council’s Group are shaving or brushing your teeth. what is predicted to be a warmer than Manager Engineering John Kerr. If you need to water your garden, do it usual summer period, ensure the con- ‘‘In Te Awamutu, the water supply early in the morning or late in the evening. servation of this precious resource and comes from the Maungauika stream, and Put the plug in the sink when rinsing that there is plenty of water for all in dry periods, the flow reduces. At times vegetables. situations including drought and fire we are getting pretty close to capacity, but Use sprinklers sparingly, and do not emergencies. if people can manage their water usage, leave running overnight. An odds and evens system will be used; then we will be able to navigate the After washing, rinse your car on the residents living at an odd numbered summer period.’’ lawn — twice the benefit! address may use sprinklers on odd num- If water savings can be achieved, then Ensure outside taps are completely 336 ALEXANDRA STREET bered days of the week, and even num- Mr Kerr is confident that all community turned off after use. PHONE 871 5151 • FAX 871 3697 bered addresses on even numbered days. supplies will be well positioned for the For other great tips and tricks log onto 6660682AA Although there has been more rainfall remainder of the summer. Water usage www.smartwateruse.co.nz HOLDEN’S BUMPER TO BUMPER SALE OFFER ENDS 31/1/09

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Tour of Southland chances to close the specialist Gordon gap,’’ Dean said. McCauley claimed a ‘‘There just did not record fifth victory in seem to be the desire to the RaboPlus national do it when we had the road championships in chance and certainly I Te Awamutu. was not going to ride His Subway Avanti myself into the ground trade team dominated to do it for them.’’ the 180km race to shut Alexandra’s James out the challenge from Williamson completed two-time champion the celebration for Sub- Julian Dean and fellow way Avanti by winning European-based profes- the under-23 honours sionals Tim Gudsell and from New Plymouth’s Greg Henderson. Michael Torckler and They worked as a Auckland’s Roman Van team to take control on Uden. the first lap, remaining Elite men: Gordon clear despite the late McCauley (Subway attentions of the Avanti) 4:19.25, 1; peloton, and took out the Joseph Cooper (Subway first four placings. Avanti) same time, 2; It was a triumph for Jason Allen (Subway Counties Manukau’s Avanti) same time, 3; McCauley who sur- Eric Drower (Subway passed the previous Avanti) same time, 4; record of four national Brett Tivers (West Coast road titles won by Jack North Island) at 47s, 5; Swart to go with his two Tim Gudsell New Zealand time trial (WaikatoBOP) 16th titles. same time, 16th; Peter McCauley won the TC120109CT04 Rennie (WaikatoBOP) sprint ahead of team- SUBWAY 1, 2, 3: Gordon McCauley leads his Subway Avanti team-mates entering Parawera Road as the rain buckets down on 28th at 12.56. mates Joseph Cooper Sunday. Under-23: James (Wellington) and Jason Williamson (Subway Allen (Christchurch) in cast conditions gave weather, the better for longer being based in him I was going to lose quartet that stretched Avanti) 4:20.13, 1; 4:19.25, with the peloton way to winds and rain me.’’ Europe or America so I needed to be as far the lead to nearly six Michael Torckler 47 seconds behind. for much of the six laps McCauley has no works for me because I out in front as I could. minutes before it was (WCNI) at 1 sec, 2; ‘‘It was a win for the on undulating terrain. plans on hanging up his can focus on my train- That was the reason for slowly whittled away. Roman Van Uden team. I feel a bit for my ‘‘The rainier, the shoes just yet, and aims ing.’’ the tactics today.’’ While the peloton (Auckland) same time, team-mates because windier, the crappier, to make the New Zea- McCauley said his They worked per- reduced the advantage 3; Oliver Harding- they gave everything the better it is for me. I land team for the 2012 team knew they had to fectly with McCauley to under a minute, they Sheath (Auckland) same today but someone had just really suffered in Commonwealth Games make a telling break if and Cooper bridging up never seriously threat- time, 4; George Bennett to win,’’ McCauley said. the time trial in the heat in India. they were to succeed on to an early break that ened the Subway Avanti (Star & Garter Tasman) ‘‘It looks like I’ll be on Friday. I don’t like ‘‘I’ve ridden three Sunday. included team-mates combination. same time, 5; Shem the donkey doing the the heat. There’s no (Commonwealth ‘‘Julian Dean is a Jason Allen and Eric ‘‘While a breakaway Rodger (WaikatoBOP) work for them for the secret that I like the Games) before and I am world class rider. He Drower. By lap three was always going to be a same time, 8; Brad rest of the season. Tour of Southland clearly not slowing regularly gets top-10s at only Alexander Ray and threat on a course like Carter (WaikatoBOP) at The champion was because the weather is down. And staying here the Tour de France. If I Paul Odlin remained this which is not that 5m 57s, 22 after crashing also at home when over- bad. So the worse the in New Zealand and no came to the finish with with the Subway Avanti tough, we still had our on last lap.

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4 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu (Next to Resenes and Repco) • 07 871 6422 • 0800 787 777 6657725AA Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 15 Holt repeats stunning double Vennell shows Host club rider Melissa Holt reckons it doesn’t get much better clean pair than winning back-to-back RaboPlus national road cycling titles on home turf. Holt followed up her victory 24 hours earlier in the time trial by out-sprinting a small, select field to claim the women’s road title of heels in over a 120km circuit in Te Awamutu on Sunday. The former New Zealand representative also won both the time trial and road race last year in Hawkes Bay. Her victory was even more special considering she has been time trial based back in New Zealand for more than a year concentrating on last year’s Ironman triathlon — winning her age group in New Zealand and going on to place in the top 10 in her age group at the Hawkes Bay professional Jeremy world championships in Hawaii. Vennell claimed the elite men’s time trial ‘‘I’m naturally stoked, I don’t know where the sprinting legs honours at the RaboPlus national road came from today,’’ said Holt. cycling championships in Te Awamutu on ‘‘My Waikato team really worked hard for me today and did a Friday. great job. Vennell, who races for Team Bissell in ‘‘Sonia (Waddell) was the strongest rider out there and I was Europe, edged out Atlanta Olympian Robin the smartest. She (Waddell) did a power of work out front when we Reid. chased down the breakaway group. He clocked 57.25 on the 40km undulating ‘‘Emma (Petersen) had a fantastic ride first year up in elite terrain to win by 22 seconds from Reid (Star ranks finishing fourth. She led me out in the home straight and I and Garter Tasman), with his fellow Nelson went off her wheel. clubmate Chris Nicholson, the former ‘‘Rushlee (Buchanan) also had a huge ride, holding a five Olympic speed skater, third in an impress- seconds lead at the top of Cambridge hill, only to be caught at the ive 59.19. roundabout entering the finishing straight in Arawata Street. Melissa Holt successfully defended her ‘‘Kelly (McLarn) has every reason to feel elated with her 13th title with a top ride in the 25km elite placing on debut at this level and Sally (Fraser) dragged us up women’s race. Parklands Road hill each time.’’ She clocked 38.34 to win by nearly a Holt won in 3:36.26, outsprinting Nelson’s Karen Fulton and minute from fellow Waikato rider Sonia Christchurch’s Tracy Clark in the sprint into Te Awamutu after Waddell, the former Olympic rower, who four laps of the Puahue circuit. greatly impressed in her first national Auckland’s Marina Dujnvak repeated her aggressive approach championships. that she showed in last year’s race, leading Britta Martin and Tara Southland’s Dale Tye was third. Ellerton away on the break after 20km. She pushed it out to two Taranaki’s Michael Torckler took out the minutes after two laps and extended it to three minutes before the under-23 men’s honours by just four Waikato riders, led by former Olympic rower Sonia Waddell, seconds from Te Awamutu Sports Cycling turned up the heat and whittled away the lead. Club’s Waikato representative Ryan Wills. They were caught with 20km remaining and a number of Both the men’s and women’s time trial breaks all came to nothing with the peloton involved in a bunch events were held over out-and-back courses sprint. along Punui Road, starting and finishing on Holt managed to grab the best wheel and launch herself to the Bank Street (near the intersection with win by just two seconds from the chasing bunch led by Fulton and Young Street). Clark from her Waikato team-mates Emma Petersen and Waddell, RaboPlus national time trial: who again impressed after a strong showing in the time trial. Elite men, 40km: Jeremy Vennell (Hast- Favourite Joanne Kiesanowski finished in the bunch in eighth ings) 57.25, 1; Robin Reid (Nelson) 57.47, 2; place, after earlier being awarded the BikeNZ’s 2008 road cyclist of Chris Nicholson (nelson) 59.19, 3. the year honours for her eighth placing in the world champion- Under-23 men, 40km: Michael Torckler ships and strong showing at Beijing. (New Plymouth) 59.55, 1; Ryan Wills (Wai- Results of top five placegetters in women’s elite road race: kato) 59.59, 2; Matthew Sillars (Auckland) Melissa Holt (Waikato BOP) 3:36.26, 1; Karen Fulton (Star & Garter TC120109CT05 1:01.10, 3. Tasman) 3:36.28, 2; Tracy Clark (Canterbury) same time, 3; Emma OVER THE MOON: Melissa Holt punches the air in triumph after Elite women, 25km: Melissa Holt (Cam- Petersen (Waikato BOP) same time, 4; Sonia Waddell (Waikato winning the national road race for the second year running in Te bridge) 38.34, 1; Sonia Waddell (Hamilton) BOP) same time, 5. Awamutu on Sunday. 39.32, 2; Dale Tye (Invercargill) 39.51, 3.

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Sports Notices For Sale Wanted to Vehicles Wanted TE AWAMUTU SQUASH CLUB UNIFORM Buy / Exchange Te Awamutu WANTED, bunk beds, A1 Service BUSINESS HOUSE BOYS college shirt, size good condition. Phone FORMAL NOTICES Soccer 2XL, excellent condition, 871-6217. Wanted - February 9, 2009 - March 16, 2009 $25. Phone 870-5496 after DEAD CARS SENIOR MEN 5.00 pm. Births Deaths BUYING Best Dollars PRE-SEASON For Sale Under $50 STANDING GRASS ELTRINGHAM - Evelyn Entry forms available TRAINING Ruby. On January 8, ASSORTED chooks $10.00 U GROW IT 2009, peacefully at from Deb Pitcon commences each. Phone 871-2753 or WE MOW IT Waikato Hospital. at Nigel Pitcon Auto, 6.30 pm, Tuesday, (021) 107-2514. Much loved partner of January 13, Phone 827-1849 90 Market Street, at Anchor Park BAG coal $2.00, have new (027) 438-9803 Russell Milgate, and wood burner. Phone [email protected] Get that car outa there friend of the Milgate Te Awamutu 871-5645. BARRON family. Loved wife of - Dan and the late Bob. Loving Public Notices BAGLESS vacuum, good Sarah (Simpson) are Limited to the fi rst 18 paid teams - 6 players per team condition, $40.00, new mother of Peter, Phone 870-2200 thrilled to announce Jeanette, Shirley and PUBLIC NOTICE one christmas. Phone OPERATION with love the early Must pay entry fee of $60 per team with entry form Diane and their Section 18(4) 871-5645. Te Awamutu or arrival of Mia Jane, families. Now at rest. 6658682AA Entries close : Friday, January 30, 2009 BROTHER sewing (0800) CAR DUMP born December 19, Sale of Liquor Act COVER UP machine, needs a service, 6136317AA 2008, at River Ridge Evelyn’s funeral will be held at St Johns’s Any queries phone Carolyn Knight - 870-4063 1989 $49.00 Phone 871-2804. Birth Centre. 2970gms needs more (6lb 9oz). A special Anglican Church, Lance Thomas Hodg- COFFEE maker, Sun- Arawata Street, Te voluntary knitters thank you to our son, of 2112 Arapuni beam, 12 cup, never used, wonderful midwife Awamutu, tomorrow, $48.00 ono. Phone and crocheters Wednesday, January Road, Pukeatua 3880, 870-3320. Anita and Nana 14, at 10.30 am, Restauranter, has and more wool. Melanie for all of her HAUTURU SCHOOL FUNDRAISER COMPUTER desk, in good followed by burial at made application to help. Te Awamutu Cem- condition, $45. Phone A huge thanks to Waipa District Li- 870-2371. etary. All comm- TRAIL RIDE unications to the censing Agency at JIGSAWS, 500 pieces com- all who have Eltringham and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2009 Te Awamutu for the plete, three for $10. Phone generously Milgate Families, c/- 871-5351. 9.30 am start grant (or renewal) donated their PO Box 137, Te of a On Licence in LOUNGE chairs, two Awamutu please. Te green, $25 each. Phone Awamutu Funeral • 35 km track • 10 km track • Kids Tracks • respect of premises (021) 137-8157. time and wool. Services FDANZ. • Suitable for all riders • 2 and 4 wheelers • situated at 2117 Ara- PRESERVING jars, 20qt puni Road, Pukea- size, 12 half size, $49.99. JOHNSON - Peter and HELMETS AND BOOTS COMPULSARY tua 3880 and known Phone 07-8252-663. Vanessa are happy to FROST - Delwyn. Venue: John & Fiona Scott’s announce that as Out In The Styx PRIMARY and High Peacefully on Friday, 1333 Hauturu Road Xanthe’s little brother, January 9, 2009, at Guesthouse. school uniforms $49.99 Felix Crawford HAUTURU each. Phone 871-2753 or Whakatane, sur- 6356049AA Johnson, arrived The general nature (021) 107-2514. rounded by her loving (Sign posted from Pirongia) of the business to be safely on January 4. family . Dearly loved ENTRY FEE: TE Awamutu Intermedi- Stock Auctions Weighing an un- wife and soul mate of conducted under the ate girls uniform size 14, expected 4280gms (9lb Paul. Loved sister-in- Adults: $30 / Under 15: $15 licence is hospital- $45.00. Phone 871-8138. 7oz). Thank you to our law of Anne Meehan, (Food Afterwards) ity. The days on which TWO newish single foam lovely midwife Vicky Kihikihi. and the hours during mattresses, spotless, Willis, and the police 6659458AA Enquiries Contact: which liquor is intend- $24.95 each, Phone for the escort to River Peter Glidden: 871-7317 ed to be sold under the 870-6150. Ridge. HOHEPA - Richard. Nigel Scott: 871-0649 licence are: Monday to MCPHERSON - Andrew Suddenly at work on PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY PETER GLIDDEN HONDA Sunday, 9.00 am - 2.00 Firewood TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE and Michelle are January 7, 2009. am. Thursday, January 15th - 11.00 am thrilled to announce Highly respected The application may FIREWOOD the safe arrival of employee, workmate, 3 3 Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, be inspected during 5m - $160, 10m - $290 Jacob Ethan 3870gms colleague and friend of delivered. Phone (07) Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu (8lb 9ozs) on January management and staff ordinary work hours 873-9190 evenings, mobile Sale Comprising: 2, 2009. A brother for of Corboy Earth- Public Notices at the offi ce of the (021) 617-349. Callum and Liam. movers. He will be Waipa District Coun- 11.00 am Prime & Boners Special thanks to sorely missed. cil, District Licensing 10 Fat Cattle Isobella Watson. Grazing Agency, Bank Street, 70 Jersey Cross yearling 50 Boners Deaths Te Awamutu. heifers, rising one year, Store Cattle In Memoriam Any person who is en- grazing available twelve 20 Potter Bulls CRAWFORD - John months and more, Bay of Ewing. Peacefully in DAVIES - Mavis Jean. In titled to object and who 20 ylg Jsy Bulls wishes to object to the Plenty area. Phone (027) Te Awamutu on loving memory of 483-4933. 6 ylg Ang Bulls January 7, 2009, in his Mavis, who passed grant of application "WHOLE Crop" Cerial 102yrstr&hfrs 94th year. Dearly away one year ago, may, not later than 10 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs beloved husband of January 12, 2008. working days after the Silage, Barley crop, Cherry for 64 years. Remembered always, ready now, 4.2 ha at 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs date of the fi rst publi- Pukeatua. Phone Much loved father of forever in our hearts, cation of notice of the The Davies Family. 872-4830. 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Mary-Ann and Roger application in a news- (Auckland), and Fran ADVERTISING 20 Prime Lambs and Paul (Tauranga), paper in accordance 30 Store Lambs with the Act, fi le a no- is a great way to and loving grand- inform your 5 Four day calves father of Cam, Lise, Engagements tice in writing of the customers/clients Kelly and Sam. Loved O’RILEY - MILLER. objection with the Sec- about your business. All enquiries to: Uncle of Malcolm, Gordon and Michelle retary of the District Phone us today and Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 Mariola and family are pleased to formally Licensing Agency at speak to one of our Sam Earl 871-3316 or (027) 243-1376 (England). We will all announce their Waipa District Coun- friendly team at Te miss you so much. A Awamutu Courier. Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 243-2376 engagement just cil, Private Bag 2402, Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 service to farewell before Christmas. Phone 871-5151 John has been held. Te Awamutu 3840. All communications to This is the fi rst publi- Livestock and Poultry the Crawford Family, cation of this notice.6660053AA c/- PO Box 137, Te VEALE - SHOOBERT. Awamutu please. Te Doug and Jan along Awamutu Funeral with Gary and Leigh Lost and Found BONER COWS WANTED Services FDANZ. are proud to announce ONE Siamese cat, found the engagement of ELTRINGHAM - Evelyn with a collar, one tan Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Andrew Veale to male puppie approx Ruby. On January 8, Elizabeth Shoobert. 6mths old, hairy medium Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule 2009. Dearly loved We wish God’s richest sized female dog found at Also empty heifers and potter bulls sister and sister-in-law blessing on their life Kihikihi. Phone (021) of Bert and Joyce. together. 463-543 Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Resting peacefully at Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 last Eve. Personal PHONE James Parlane, Solicitor, 870-4991. SHARON and Murray Barclay (Kiwi Pies) wish to thank all our customers and friends for all their support over the last 30 years. Wish Darryl and Niki all the best with their new venture. ຜຜຜຜຜ PHONE your advertisement in now! Phone our classifieds team on 871-5151. ຜຜຜຜຜ Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 17 For Lease Computer Services Property & Home Trade Services COMMERCIAL shop, Maintenance south end of Sloane PC PROBLEMS? CAR PROBLEMS NO WINDOWS cleaned by the Street, suitable for range fix, no fee, local IT HOW convenient is this? We make it professional available for experts. Phone Ultra Tyre and Tune Centre PLUMBING of businesses, skyline Clean 871-6662. garage out back if on site repairs, upgrades tyres, WOF, servicing, all AFFORDABLE RATES required. Phone (027) and trouble shooting, PC mechanical work under 232-7720. and laptop sales, no call WATERBLASTING - one roof, 21 Bond Road. Phone Colin out fees for help, Phone Phone Ultra Clean Phone 871-3267. (027) 498-9022 To Let Matt (027) 515-6996 or 871-6662 today! 870-3038. or 870-6244 anytime easy CARAVANS for rent, from DIGGER 7 TON $45 p/wk. Phone (027) Financial $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4 to place a 499-8733. CLARKE’S tipper - Auger. Phone PAINTERS FOUR bedroom house on CARPET Craig (07) 823-6427 or small section, fully MORTGAGE (027) 283-9911. AVAILABLE fenced, long term, $310 BROKER CLEANING CLASSIFIED p/wk. Phone 870-2236. HOOF trimming, dairy CALL NOW Member of: For your carpet and cows. Contact Stuart for a prompt, FOUR bedroom house, upholstery cleaning. (021) 278-8278. no obligation, Young St. Pets allowed, NZMBA Phone Keith, $320.00 p/wk. Ph (027) free quote. Phone Christine mobile SILAGE, mowing, ADVERT.... 589-6416. (027) 280-0790 Dave Rowe Painter 871-3176 tedding, raking, baling, & Decorator GOLF Road, one bed- (021) 545-302 or 871-4930 wrapping and stacking, room, self contained flat, We aim to please cartage also available, (07) 873-1777 no pets, $150 p/wk, $450 also buying standing or (027) 290-8776. bond. Phone (07) 548-1636 Gardening & grass. Phone (07) 827-1849 BY PHONE or (027) 4304-876. Landscaping or (027) 438-9803 KAWHIA Villa for rent CARPET [email protected] BOBCAT 871-5151 over summer holidays, GARDENER wne three bedrooms, one CLEANING O r RON Elder for all your erat bath. Contact phone Op or DURING OFFICE HOURS number 871-0608. garden maintenance. IICRC Approved DRAINAGE Phone 871-4282 or (021) Trevor Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm LARGE work shop/ 254-5875. No job too big Peters garage, $110 p/wk. Phone or too small - *to be charged to account or credit card only (021) 659-525. TREE CARE WE DO IT ALL! 027 515 6519 LOVELY three bedroom GROUNDZONE Tree Phone 870-6244 or 07 871 1971 house, easy care, garage, Care. Tree work by quali- 6151460AA-08-04-17 $270 p/wk negotiable. Colin (027) 498-9022 IN PERSON fied and experienced Rosetown Bobcat Ltd Phone (07) 548-2099.

aborists. Professional 6151516AA-08-04-17 ULTRA CLEAN THREE bedroom house, and friendly service from Phone 871-6662 close to town, fenced sec- a Waipa company. Phone TIMI’S TV AERIAL TE AWAMUTU tion, $270. Phone 871-6498 Nathan Hughes 823-8183 or (027) 498-4465 MEATEATER SERVICES or (027) 208-1275. or (027) 266-8811 COURIER OFFICE THREE bedroom tidy HOMEKILLS LTD * TV & video tuning fenced home with double * Aerial & satellite TOTAL TREE CARE All Exterior Cleaning Killing and installations 336 Alexandra Street garage, cheap, $250 p/wk, * Free-to-air satellite Phone 871-9004. • Free Quotes Johnny Nelson processing • Felling installations TIDY one bedroom unit, WASHBRIGHT Phone 871-9995 * Extensions Te Awamutu close to town, $185 p/wk. • Pruning WASHBRIGHT Call (027) 431-3492. • Removal Phone (07) 873-6044 Offi ce hours above MOSS, ALGAE, or (027) 331-6804 TIDY three bedroom • Stump Grinding LICHEN TREATMENT OR our agent in Kihikihi home, excellent area, • Hedge Cutting handy to Primary school Low Pressure and town. Carport, Call Dennis Clements Colorsteel HOMEFIX KIHIKIHI BOOKSHOP TOTAL TREE CARE fenced back yard, gas Roof spray, Tiles and for all your 35 Lyon Street, Kihikihi heating, no smokers, no 6149964AA Phone 871-5221 Decromastic dogs. $270.00 p/wk, lawn Te Awamutu Owned building Phone (07) 871-4624 mowing included. Phone Rotary clean, pavers, 871-5022. and Operated driveways and footpaths requirements Hours : TWO bed room house Commercial buildings FOR ALL YOUR Internal or External Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 5.30 pm plus third small bed- Refurbishments room/office in Pirongia, Phone (027) 476-3347 CONCRETE NEEDS and maintenance Saturday - 9.00 am - 7.00 pm older double garage, two or 871-7389 minutes walk to school Domestic, rural Ad Trade Qualifi ed SUMMER 6150908AA-08-04-22 $240 p/wk, no dogs. Ph and commercial. 20 Years experience Chip (021) 179-7824. WEED OUT Free Quotes BY FAX TWO bedroom unit with BOOK NOW FOR Phone Willum Reliable and internal access garage, Friendly Service very tidy, available long • Expert rose 871-6847 or 6651796AA term, $220 p/wk. Phone maintenance Exterior Cleaning, Moss, Phone 871-7650 OR EMAIL 870-2236. • Hedge trimming Mould and Algae, Houses, (021) 0242-6203 6660459AA or (027) 263-6348 A1 SELF • Garden trimming Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles [email protected] • Regular maintenance etc, also External Fly and Spider Repellent. Trade Services STORAGE • Special Occasions Ask about our worry free Fax: (07) 871-3675 New facility, many sizes, and general clean up SECTION WORKZ ‘keep it clean’ good rates, security and PHONE TESS ALL SECTION MAINTENANCE Include the following information: 6437263AA all year round programme. 6289780AA seven day access. (027) 238-2517 OR For your Free quote • Tree • Spray • Fencing • Hedges Phone 871-6164 • Your full name, address, daytime and home phone (07) 872-2853 A/H • Rubbish removal or (027) 478-3085 Phone numbers (0800) GO SOFTWASH • Small Bobcat and tipper Hire Services (0800) 467-638 Phone 870-1414 • Charging details ~ to be charged to existing account TE AWAMUTU or (027) 251-1414 6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 6415163AA or credit card only SELF STORAGE TRUCK a/h Tui : 871- 7205 • The classifi cation for your ad and whether you From $17 p/w SIX wheeler tip truck for offi [email protected] hire, experienced driver/ www.softwash.co.nz require a logo or graphic / colour 24hr access operator. Phone (07) Camera Surveillance 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. • The dates of insertion 6135805AA PH: (07) 856-7584 RED BINS LTD HELP! • The words for your ad or (027) 608-1749 WE need even more wool Wheelie Bins for our brilliant knitters 120 Ltr & 240 Ltr helping with Operation Cover Up, if you have HOW TO WRITE Weekly & Fortnightly some spare, please drop it at the Te Awamutu Cour- Phone Murray Bain ier office, 336 Alexandra 871-8996 Street. YOUR ADVERT 6619312AA • A headline will give your ad more impact • Describe the item you wish to sell including all benefits and saleable features • Include price if appropriate • Include phone number and the best times to call DEADLINES Tuesday paper : For all advertising with borders or public notices: 10.00 am Monday morning. For all standard run-ons and formal notices: 12.00 noon Monday. Thursday paper : For all advertising with borders or public notices: 10.00 am Wednesday morning. For all standard run-ons and formal notices: 12.00 noon Wednesday. 6409430AA 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Employment Vacancies Employment Wanted Career Training ARE you aged 16-18? CARPENTRY apprentice- Looking for a job? Let me ship or labour wanted, PERSIMMON TREE CAFE help you get valuable immediate start. Please work experience towards phone Gavin (021) In Pirongia has a position available for a permanent employment. 0230-6008. Barrista/Front of House team member. Phone Fiona on (07) 827-3754 or text your FENCING INTERESTED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Approx 30 - 35 hours per week name and number to PRE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN Includes weekends FARM - Residential - Life- OR OFFICE WORK? (027) 294-8556. style, for all your fencing FURNITURE MAKING AND WOODWORK We also have part- time/weekend positions requirements, experi- 16 - 18 years? available for general cafe assistants. COMMERCIAL cleaner ence and quality guaran- Gain practical skills, workshop experience, and teed. Phone (07) 827-1849 Gain skills and qualifi cation for free. Contact Michelle (07) 871-9288 wanted, part-time Unit Standards towards National Certifi cates in worker to help with busy or mobile (027) 473-0001. We will also pay for your Learners Licence. contract. Hours to be Furniture Making and Employment Skills. determinend, might suit Free transport to Cambridge NZQA approved and accredited from Te Awamutu and Kihikihi. semi-retired person. No fees or costs for eligible students Phone (027) 462-8520. Phone (07) 827-3754 Learner Licence included as part of the course Text your name and number to (027) 295-0715 Farm Employment Need help? Projects include CD Rack, coffee table, bedside cabinet - yours to keep EXPERIENCED relief Phone: (07) 871-3176 milker available. Phone KELLY & BRYANT Free travel from Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Donny - 871-9890. CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD 6151524AA-08-05-20 6659623AA Ages 16 - 18 Phone 827-3754

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We are currently seeking a Grader/Excavator operator to join our company. Experience in roading and farm work is a prerequisite for this full time position. Please call CORBOY EARTHMOVERS 871-1651 6659569AA PART TIME BAR STAFF REQUIRED TWO POSITIONS 1) Approx 15 hours per week 2) Approx 10 hours per week We are a modern Chartered Club with all up to date facilities. We offer a very competitive pay rate in relation to your qualifications and experience. We are a fun group of staff to work with. Rostered shifts covering Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon. If you have: • Bar Stewardship • TAB operation • Gaming Machine operation experience We would like to hear from you but we will offer full training to anyone with the right attitude. A current drivers licence would be a definite advantage. Apply in writing including a current CV and references to; The Manager P.O. Box 307, Te Awamutu Applications close January 20, 2009. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 19

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Child care each day 8.00am - 9.30am & 3.00pm - 5.00pm Swimming Daily from 1.00pm to 3.00pm Win a double pass to Bring togs and your own lunch daily FREE BUS Running Cambridge Crusty Demons show to Te Awamutu Daily Departs Cambridge Win a Crusty As well as the double Town Hall - 9.00am Demons Unleash Hell back flip fans can expect Tour Double Pass to see to see more than 50 dif- Returning to the craziest action ferent tricks performed Cambridge Town Hall sports show in the at the shows including 3.30pm world at Hamilton’s the most difficult of all Programme will run Waikato Stadium on Sat- tricks, back flip combina- from 9.30am - 3.oopm urday, February 14. tions, where riders per- The hugely successful form various FMX tricks Children under 8 need to To register Phone: be actively supervised by Unleash Hell Tour, pre- whilst upside down in the Te Awamutu Events Centre 07 871 2080 16+ in the pool. sented by Rockstar middle of a back flip! 6659457AA HURRY STOCKS ARE LIMITED Energy Drink, will be These include the nac flip, making its way around the side saddle lander flip; New Zealand direct from heel clicker flip, cordova flip, sell-out crowds across the lazy boy flip, shaolin flip, the globe. 360 and the incredible ruler Fans at the Hamilton flip where the rider hangs show will witness the almost straight down from the craziest trick in extreme bike in the middle of a flip. sport, the double back flip There will also be mini-bike performed on a 125kg, 250cc madness, the gorgeous Crusty dirt bike. babes and more than a few Australia’s Cam Sinclair surprises you will have to see to EARTH G - FINAL WED 6.20 MADAGASCAR will be performing the trick, believe. Be there! ESCAPE 2 AFRICA PG which has only ever been Check out www.crusty.com WED 11.10, THU & FRI 11.20, completed a handful of times for full details. Tickets from in history, only twice outside TicketDirect. PG SAT 6.00, SUN 3.50 the USA, and never before in To be in to win simply put “This, without a doubt, happens to be New Zealand. your name, address and daytime one of the best films we have ever The show will be a huge includ- phone number on the back of a seen.” The management, entertainment extravaganza and es world number one Nate standard sized envelope, address staff & patrons. will be the only chance for Adams, X Games gold medalist it to the Crusty Demons Com- Hamilton fans to see the world’s Adam Jones and Nixey petition and make sure it AUSTRALIA M top riders in action. Danielson all direct from the reaches our office by 5pm TUE, WED, THU & FRI 7.35, The star studded line-up USA. Friday. SAT 4.10 & 7.20, SUN 2.00 & 5.10 BEDTIME STORIES PG TUE & WED 11.20, 1.30 & 6.05, Cambridge guest for Country Club THU & FRI 11.10 & 6.20, SAT 1.45, SUN 11.35 Te Awamutu Country Variety Club welcomes Reid Calder (right) from Cambridge as the first guest THE VISITOR M artist for 2009. TUE 8.05, WED, THU & FRI 1.25, Mr Calder’s music career started at the age of 12, when he took up the piano at his mother’s request. SAT 2.20, SUN 12.10 After having lessons for two years he continued “It is very funny. It is very, very to play by ear and switched to playing the organ 20 THU & FRI 11.30, 1.30 & 5.40, SAT 1.35 & 6.10, SUN 11.25 & 4.00 entertaining. It is very, very, very years ago. worthwhile seeing.” Times Today he uses the more portable keyboards and plays at functions such as parties, dances, market VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA M days and at retirement homes. TUE 6.20, WED 8.05, He is a versatile player and easy to listen to. THU & FRI 6.10 & 7.55, Club members and friends from other clubs who SAT 4.20, 6.15 & 8.05, have had success at award events during 2008 will SUN 2.10, 4.05 & 5.55 also be entertaining. The public is welcome to come along and enjoy this Country Variety afternoon in the Methodist M Church hall on Sunday from 1pm - 4.30pm. YES MAN

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6659752AA TUE & WED 8.10, SAT 5.50, SUN 3.40 WED, THU & FRI 11.25 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 2009