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Barry Marx and people of Maybe it is time some of our solution best by far Waipa: Just how do we insu- Council takes a good look at We are Te Awamutu ratepayers temporarily living in late ourselves from the loss where we are heading. Refl ect the UK but like to keep up with Te Awamutu activities June Is Bruce's that you refer to? on what others do and the way via your on-line newspaper. Shona Hammond-Boys they treat people. We all have We have noticed that Michael Cox from the Chamber Birthday Month (QSM) the founder of our Chil- opportunities to help others. of Commerce has been pushing his concerns regarding dren’s Art House in Kihikihi The Children’s Art House heavy traffi c in the main street. A reasonable cause to and he's giving away the gifts.... Join for 6 push, however he doesn’t seem to have any solutions for months or longer and receive a gift pack** created a wonderful home gave us all an opportunity to for our children to create build our children up. It ap- the problem apart from “get the HV’s out of the main Improve your health with help from Bruce's team, and grow, promoting art and pears our Council took the op- street”. in the best equipped facility in town, offering the culture positively within our portunity to ‘tear our children Promoting a solution that moves the problem from the greatest range of health and fitness services for all. district. down’. Yes, Council it is diffi - main shopping street to a residential street is not a great way for the town businesses to treat the local residents * special conditions apply So just how far did our cult to deal with ‘put downs’. Council go to support this (not As citizens we affi rm indi- who shop in the town! Current Aerobic Schedule for profi t) community asset viduals like Shona Hammond- Although the more expensive solution, creating a new and “National Centre of Excel- Boys and the work they en- arterial heavy traffi c route such as Option #7, will be the GGROUPROUP EEXERCISEXERCISE PPROGRAMMEROGRAMME ((JuneJune 006)6) only way to remove the heavy traffi c from the shopping lence”? deavour to do. The rental was 6am 9.15am 10am 2pm 5.30pm 6.45pm streets and ensure that the residential streets remain a The Children’s Art House a minor issue compared to the Sit and Senior Step Stretch MON Pump Be Fit safe and healthy environment. 10.30am Circuit Attack 'n' flex position in the ‘heart’ of benefi ts our children and com- Kihikihi was ideally situated munity received. Perhaps this DOUG AND JOAN MCCORMICK TUES Spin Cross Upright Pump Train & Active and accessible to all. serious turn of events could NARBOROUGH, UK 50’s Our children, like many oth- have been avoided with appli- WED Spin FWD ers, enjoyed happy times here. cation of reasonable care. So will the Mayor now THU Step Circuit The community witnessed Attack Xpress Shona and Maylis’ tireless represent our New Zealand Great sea battles not all about us Senior efforts to renovate the old community leaders in recogni- I get sick of the drivel written by the blind pro Ameri- FRI Pump Spin Circuit premise and uniquely give of tion of the apparent support cans. Step/Spin that WDC was giving to our Back in the ‘dark ages’ I doubt if New Zealand was ever SUN themselves for the betterment /Pump of others. children? Where is the plan heard of in the USA schools, and probably also nowa- Shona exampled vitality, and policy to promote art and days. VISITORS ARE WELCOME compassion, sensitivity and culture within Kihikihi and The ‘great sea battles’ in the Pacifi c were not fought to Your health and fitness professionals courage and inspired us all to our community? save little old New Zealand - it was just coincidental. The gym with everything!! ‘live fully’ to make a difference We would like you to pro- Uncle Sam had a bloodied nose at Pearl Harbour, other- in our children’s lives. Have mote positive outcomes for our wise New Zealand and Australia could have been an easy 107 George Street the dreams for our children children and those who care entree. What does E.V. Fitzpatrick think the yanks would Te Awamutu been shattered for the lack of for them. have done for us then. Zilch! Phone 871 8384 a few dollars? J.ATKINSON JOHN R. FLAVELL 150TC013-06

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MAUNGATAUTARI Ecological Island Trust chief executive Jim Mylchreest points out progress on the Pukeatua section of the pest-proof fence to Prime Minister, Helen Clark. In the background is Green Party co-leader, Jeanette Fitzsimons. 157063AD By Grant Johnston and subsequent pest monitoring Community Based Projects Prime Minister Helen Clark operation. Fund, set up to support major called in at Pukeatua on Thurs- Once introduced pests have community projects which have day - to drop off a cheque for been eradicated, endangered regional or national signifi - $5.5 Million. species such as kiwi, tuatara, cance. The Government had bided takahe, Cook’s petrel, kakariki, Helen Clark said the grant would help the Trust restore its time, offering positive vibes saddleback, stitchbirds and Mahoenui giant weta will be more than 3,000 hectares of rather than tangible support introduced or reintroduced. lowland podocarp/hardwood for the massive Maungatautari Kiwi have already made their forest into a fully functioning Ecological Island Trust project. return to the mountain after forest ecosystem. But once its support came it more than a hundred years, be- Cabinet guidelines stipulate was huge. ing released into the enclosure that the objective of the fund The $5.5 Million grant will cells. is to support major commu- take the Trust within sight of It has been the work of the nity-based projects, which have its $14 Million target to provide Trust, along with legions of signifi cant support from, and 47km of pest proof-fence right volunteers, corporate and ter- participation by the community, around the mountain and pest ritorial authority sponsors and with a range of regional or na- eradication, creating a 3400 community supporters, that has tional benefi ts. hectare sanctuary. put the project into a position Miss Clark said the project Trust chief executive Jim where the Government could had benefi ts for conservation. Mylchreest has predicted the provide its vital contribution. environmental education and fence could be completed by The grant is one of six, and for visitors wishing to experi- SPELLBOUND: Prime Minister Helen Clark listens to Maungatautari the end of winter, immediately by the far the biggest, to be ence New Zealand’s unique Ecological Island Trust visionary David Wallace explain aspects of the followed by the pest eradication awarded under the Signifi cant biodiversity. ambitious project. 157063BD Mr Mylchreest said that while it was cer- 157TC001-06 tainly a momentous day for Maungatautari, “Two Persons” Required more importantly, it was a special day for PACKAGE DEAL the conservation of Delicious New Zealand’s native To live in a new fully furnished, two bedroom unit fl ora and fauna. especially designed for senior care persons set in lovely “Once the mountain gardens in a very quiet area of Kihikihi, Waikato. is pest-proof fenced and This would suit two older persons with moderate physical the pests eradicated, needs and not yet ready for a rest home. Maungatautari will Our asking weekly rent and negotiated care is $250 per person. Diamonds protect a diverse range The 4 month old spacious open plan unit has under fl oor heating. of New Zealand‘s most It is equipped with brand new appliances and fl oor coverings etc. endangered wildlife, Security doors and lights on both back and front of unit and all windows including more than have security arms and fl y screens. It has a spacious toilet/bathroom with 20 different species of fl oor level shower/non-slip vinyl. birds, for the nation to • Bond negotiable experience and enjoy.” • You will be required to pay the phone line into the unit. Mr Mylchreest paid • You will have the main meal cooked for you each day. tribute to trustees’ sup- • One or two hours housework done daily as required. porters who guaran- • Taken to town on an arranged day for shopping, Drs etc. teed a loan to the Trust • The surrounding grounds kept by the owners. for $2.2 Million to en- • A weekly hair set for the lady/ies of the house. able fence construction • A small amount of personal help will be negotiated if required. 18ct Yellow & White Gold to continue over this • No pets and non smokers preferred. Diamond Ring. TDW 1ct construction season. • Police check would be required. “The Trust is eter- Please correspond by phoning Angela or Chris on 07 871 6534 evenings $3,995 nally grateful to those who put their faith in this project to ensure 9 ct Gold its success. “ Diamond Set Earrings The Trust has now raised $14 million since its inception in $199 2002. What began as the dream of Cam- bridge man, David 18ct Gold Diamond Bangle Wallace, has captured TDW 1.23 ct the imagination of the community to the tune of $1.5 Million in dona- $4,995 tions, sponsorship of $7 Million, and thousands of volunteer hours. Labour List MP LAYBY & FINANCE AVAILABLE Maryan Street paid tribute to the Trust BEAMISH and community, saying the hard work of volun- teers and supporters GEMTIME JEWELLER had paid off “with this 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu fantastic grant”. 150TC008-06 Phone (07) 871 6797 Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston said the project would be a ma- jor drawcard and was better than any he had www.gemtime.co.nz 157TC027/06 seen in Europe. 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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Time to start snapping Reducing burglaries Te Awamutu Community Constable and make your place look occupied. Richard Hurrell says knowing how a • Mark valuable property with serial burglar operates may stop you from numbers and keep a record of these becoming a victim. numbers. He suggests the following tips : • Consider placing ‘Beware of Dog’ • Set up or join a Neighbourhood signs on gates or fences. Support Group in your area • Police are always interested in • Make sure doors, windows and suspicious activity. Don’t hesitate to other entry and exit points from your report something out of the ordinary. house have good quality, effective Above all, remember burglars like catches and locks easy, tempting opportunities. • Always lock doors and windows at If you, or someone you know has night, if you’re out in the garden or go- been burgled, it is best to take imme- ing out or away. diate action to improve the security of • Keep garden sheds and garages your home. secure. Lock away tools, ladders If you do see someone acting sus- • Have an alarm system profession- piciously in your neighbourhood ask ally installed yourself the following questions. • Install sensor lights on access • Have I seen this person in the paths or around main external doors neighbourhood before? • Install a ‘peep-hole’ in a front door • Is there a sense of purpose to the so you know who’s visiting you person’s activity? • Ask unannounced visitors who • What does the person appear to they are and what they want. be looking at and why? • Trim trees or remove shrubbery • Does this person have a car and which might ‘hide’ a burglar’s activity what’s the car registration number? • Get to know your neighbours and Mr Hurrell may be contacted at the develop plans to deal with problems or Te Awamutu Police Station (ph 872 suspicious activity. 0100). A SELECTION • of previous If you’re going away, neighbours For further safety tips see today’s Top Pics entries. can collect your mail or newspaper feature (pages 12-13).

Te Awamutu and district residents have the opportunity to contribute to the promotion of the district by entering the Top Pics ‘06 photographic competition. The competition is a joint venture between principal sponsors Waipa Networks and Interis- lander and Photo Magic Studios, and supported by Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre. Keen photographers are encouraged to collate and take the images required to enter into any or all of the fi ve categories. The categories are: People - people having fun/enjoying Te Awamutu and district; Events - Te Awamutu’s own unique happenings; Waipa’s Natural Beauty - Bush, mountains, water, rural; Urban Excellence - Pirongia, Ohaupo Kihikihi, Te Awamutu’s parks, gardens town and buildings, streets and houses, schools, churches, venues and locations; Commercial Successes - businesses large and small, agricultural enterprises, manu- facturing, industrial. The winner of each category will receive a $100 prize voucher and the supreme winner will be presented with an additional voucher valued at $250.00. Vouchers are redeemable at Photo Magic Studios. Entry is conditional on images being available for unlimited use by Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre and Waipa Networks for promotional purposes. The competition closes on Friday, October 6. Photographs should be taken during 2005/2006 and need to be entered for judging in 30cm by 20cm format fi le size larger that 150kb’s. For consistency and so all images can be scanned and stored on Photo CD in digital format for future use, an arrangement has been made with Photo Magic Studios. For a minimal entry cost of $2.00 per photo en- try, the images will be printed and automatically submitted into competition. Each entry is placed on black backing card for presentation purposes with category and picture name. An exhibition of photographs will be available for viewing at the Burchell Pavilion Function Room at Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre from November 13-15 as part of Waipa Networks SCREAM Rosetown Festival. Prize announcements will take place at the opening night of SCREAM Rosetown Festival in November. 157TC021/06 Entry forms can be downloaded from www.teawamutu.co.nz or collected from the Information Centre, Waipa Networks or Photo Magic Studios. Further information is available from the Visi- tor Centre (871 3259 or [email protected]). Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 PAGE 9 MARTINE Underhill and Peter Renshaw welcome twins TE AWAMUTU residents Sandra and Johnny Wairau welcome Riaan Peta (2150g) and Jorja Kathryn (2540g). The girls their second daughter, Riley. She was born at Matariki were born at Waikato Women’s Hospital and are pictured Maternity Unit weighing 4310g and is a sister for Kayla. with mum and grandmother Sandra Underhill. 1570610AD 1570610BD Red Cross rapt with aid effort New Zealand Red Cross has applauded the New Zealand Government for its support for the thousands of Indonesians affected by the devas- tating May 27 earthquake. New Zealand Red Cross will facilitate the LIFE transfer of $500,000 of funding from government START IN aid agency NZAID through to the International BETTER Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent for FOR A emergency relief efforts. Acting national president Penny Mason says the New Zealand contribution will greatly assist · rattles · squeeze toys · the Red Cross in providing much-needed relief efforts to those affected, including the provision · cups · bowls · juice bottles · of food, shelter, water and sanitation, medical · teats · cutlery · bibs · services and other relief items. “New Zealand Red Cross commends and thanks · teethers · soothers · the Government for its commitment to support the relief efforts of the Red Cross following the · grooming · safety products · earthquake in Indonesia,” Mrs Mason says. · pram toys · soft toys · “New Zealand Red Cross values the long-term support it has received from NZAID. Their fund- 190TC002/02 ing helps us to deploy Kiwi Red Cross aid work- ers to areas affected by disaster, such as Indone- sia,” he says. Kiwis can donate to Red Cross relief ef- Irvines PHARMACY PUKEATUA couple Monica and Nigel Anderson have yet to name their forts in Indonesia by calling 0900 33 200 to third child, a son and brother for Emma and James. He was born at make an automatic $20 donation, or online at 204 Alexandra Street, Phone 871 7170 Matariki Maternity Unit weighing 3790g. 1570610CD www.redcross.org.nz FIND OUT WHY Thousands of New Zealanders have bought a Walker Mower.

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Smoke alarm debate smoulders If it’s important to you - - Heating Equipment Shirley Rouse was panic- mouth, cramps, nausea and ● If poison is inhaled, take The debate has been ‘reignited’ about what stricken when she discovered vomiting. the child outside for fresh air. types of smoke alarms should be used. it’s important to us! - Dehumidifiers her two-year-old Will had eaten If your situation is more dire ● If breathing or heartbeat is Photoelectric alarms go off when the light the tiny, white silica beads that - if you think the child has swal- absent, perform CPR and call sensor is disturbed, while an ionisation Te Awamutu Minimum cost for maximum safety .. see us at he found in her new purse. lowed something extremely 111 immediately. alarm goes off when smoke is detected. “He asked if he could eat ● If the child is unconscious The Fire Service says people should not the lollies. I told him that they or breathing is diffi cult or la- lose faith in any smoke alarms - working Phone 872 0100 186TC037-05 Ph/Fax (07) 871 5193 weren’t lollies and he needed boured, call 111. alarms are far better than no alarms at all. 186TC046-05 to throw them away.” The younger the child, the In most fatal fi res in New Zealand no 1391 Alexandra St, Opposite the Dairy Factory Rouse left the room for only more likely that he or she will smoke alarms were installed, and most fi res ‘Policing for a safer Te Awamutu’ a few moments, but it was ingest something dangerous. in this country begin in the kitchen. enough time for Will to swallow You can’t leave your chil- Hot fl aming fi res rise up to the ionisation what he thought was a treat. dren alone in a room with smoke alarms most commonly used, says Be forewarned..... The fi rst thing she did was to toxic agents and expect them fi re engineer Dr Paula Beever. assess the situation - how sick to leave them alone when you Dr Beever is a world recognised authority was he and how many of the tell them to. Be Prepared! in fi re engineering and runs the Fire Serv- by a beads had he eaten? Be sure to keep the usual - ice’s risk management arm. FRIEND Call us... She decided he was not very and the unusual - suspects out She says that each year since 2002, 1000 Every home should be equipped with... sick, and hadn’t eaten many, of reach and out of sight. house fi res have been successfully detected The SPCA have dogs of all shapes and but she decided to call her Poi- The most dangerous house- by smoke alarms, and two-thirds of these sizes - not necessarily guard dogs - but sons Centre for advice. hold items for children under fi res controlled without any damage to the - Smoke Alarms The Poisons Centre told her fi ve include prescription and house. companions that would alert you when that the beads, used to absorb non-prescription medications, ``Smoke alarms do save lives. All of them visitors arrive. moisture and commonly found car cleaning solutions, caustic give people suffi cient warning time to get in new handbags and luggage, chemicals (oven cleaner, dish- everyone out - that is why we always advise - Fire Extinguishers We have plenty of four legged friends were non-toxic. washer powder etc), hydrocar- people to get smoke alarms installed and SPCA But Rouse was still shaken. bons (kerosene etc), pesticides looking for kind homes. Animal Shelter practise your escape plans.’’ ...BE SAFE ~ SEE US FIRST! She had good reason to be: ac- and alcohol. 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OCEANIA CONTENDERS: Waikeria Hawks Taekwon Do team to compete in Australia at the weekend, from left, front row: Aaron Clode, Zeb Corbett, Ice Adams-Hunt, Hannah Rush; middle row: Rawiri, Riddell, Tamehana Riddell, Samantha Rush, Paul-David Mahutonga, Chayse Gorton; back row: Ross Campbell (instructor), Clint King, Steven Pussel, Daniel Campbell, Jacko Corbett (team supporter). 1570615AD By Colin Thorsen Zeb Corbett, Steven Pussel, The success gained in There will be more than Rawiri Riddell and Hannah Whangarei and Wellington has just pride at stake when the Rush. the students in good heart head- Waikeria Hawks travel to Aus- “It was a very diffi cult selec- ing across the Tasman. tralia on Friday to represent Te tion decision,” says Campbell. Oceania coach and national Awamutu in the 4th General “Each student worked ex- Midlands co-coach Clint King Choi Cup and Oceanic Taekwon tremely hard to qualify for selec- will be leading his team in Syd- Do Championships. tion but I decided to give some of ney in an effort to bring some Months of planning, fundrais- the juniors the chance to experi- medals back for the pride of the ing, selection processes and rig- ence international competition.” district. orous training will come to frui- A 21-strong cheer leading “We intend to take the fi ve tion when they compete at the squad of family and friends will tenets of Taekwon Do with us Homebush Olympic State Sports also make the journey to support - courtesy, integrity, perserver- Centre in Sydney on Saturday the team. ance, self-control and indomita- and Sunday. Each student will be compet- ble spirit,” says King. It is an opportunity of a life- ing in the individual patterns “They are the founding dis- time - they will be up against competition, special technique ciplines practised by our stu- competitors from countries and sparring competitions. dents.” throughout Oceania, including As a lead up to Oceania, Campbell says the trip would Trans Tasman rivals and hosts, they have attended the Epson not have been possible without Australia. Under-18 tournaments held in a huge amount of support from Six students were selected Whangarei and Wellington. friends and families, who have to compete by Waikeria Hawks The objective was to gain as put in thankless hours of their head instructor Ross Campbell, much experience as possible be- own time with fundraising to Tamehana Riddell, Chayse Gor- fore competing against the best make this dream a reality. ton, Aaron Clode, Paul-David that Oceania has to offer. Waikeria Hawks principal Mahutonga, Samantha Rush In a great show of strength, all sponsor, Waipa Workingmen’s and Ice Adams-Hunt. the Waikeria Hawks students Club has also sponsored polo An additional six club mem- who competed in each of the Ep- shirts as uniforms for the entire bers have elected to compete, son tournaments returned home team, including the support Clint King, Daniel Campbell, with medals. crew. Lil Hawks doing Firehawks proud Te Awamutu Sports have entered a children’s Coach Flavell is thrilled with the enthusiasm of under-11 rugby league team in the Hamilton com- the young players. petition for the fi rst time. “All the children are new to the sport and im- Playing out of Te Awamutu Sports is a bonus proving each game.” for these children as they have a well-performed Kuta O’Neill Ratima is the team’s leading try premier reserve team, the Firehawks, as role scorer with fi ve four-pointers. models. Other try scorers are Tyrone Clark and Lutha 136TC031/06 Te Awamutu Lil Hawks are coached by Orsarna Jones. Flavell and managed by Moana Aperehama. KFC sponsor the team’s weekly fairplay award, The Lil Hawks have already tasted victory, hav- Rico Ratima supplies the player of the day trophy ing recorded one win from three games. and Star Takeaways assist with transport.

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PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 TA Sports Club By croquet wait’s worth it cycling mecca Time capsule captures ‘moment’ for club It has taken 95 years for Te volved in the clubhouse project, of New Zealand Awamutu Croquet Club to get its a copy of Te Awamutu Courier, By Colin Thorsen own purpose built clubhouse. a variety of coins and notes and The magnifi cent new facility a letter from the club’s building No fewer than eight members of Te Awamutu in Victoria Park will be offi cially convenor herself. Sports Club have been selected to represent New opened by Mayor Alan Living- Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Zealand at cycling, duathlon and triathlon junior ston at 11.30am on Thursday. Cooper will be guest speaker at world championship events. If the new building is replaced the luncheon to follow the offi cial Errol Newlands of Waikato Cycling Sports in 95 years time, a time capsule opening of the clubhouse. Academy says the Waikato is quietly developing buried in its foundations will All three club life members, El- a reputation as a place to become a world class give its fi nders an insight into sie Weal, Cath Erskine and Jean athlete - in any sport that involves a bike. the events that led up to the con- Flett will be in attendance, along The Cycling New Zealand selectors have in- struction of the facility in 2006. with club patron, 94-year-old cluded Shem Rodger, Ryan Wills, Rushlee Bucha- The time capsule was the Dorothy Hollay. nan and former Te Awamutu Sports Club rider brainchild of the club’s building Included among the other Brad Carter (Cambridge) in a squad of seven to convenor Jean Patterson. dignitaries attending are Ken represent New Zealand at the 2006 Junior World It contains a letter of sup- Garrett, president of the neigh- Road Cycling Championships in Spa, Belguim, port from Mayor Livingstone, bouring Te Awamutu Bowling from August 10-13. a copy of the croquet club’s Club, bowling club stalwart Buchanan, Rodger and Te Awamutu College constitution and incorporated Harry Hopping and Matamata’s student Tim Bennett, now riding for Morrinsville society certifi cate, a croquet ball Nancy Rawlings, president of Wheelers, had already been selected in the New and miniature mallet, badges, Waikato King Country Croquet Zealand (U19) team for the Junior World Track monograms and this year’s club Association. Cycling Championships to be held in Belgium programme, along with nostalgic All fi ve croquet club’s, besides just before the road champs. PIECE OF HISTORY: Croquet Club building project photos, Russell Easton’s plan of Te Awamutu, in the association Emma Petersen, Nicole Treweek and Larisa convenor Jean Patterson tucks her time capsule the clubhouse building, Living- - Matamata, Leamington, Ham- Marsh are off to the World Age Group Duath- safely away before the pouring of the concrete fl oor stone Building’s quote, several ilton East, Claudelands and Te lon Championships (female 18-19 age group) in for the new clubhouse. Photo supplied local business cards of those in- Kuiti - will be represented. Canada next month. Sian Walker will represent New Zealand at the Elite Junior (U20) World Duathlon Champion- ships at the same venue as the age groups above. Petersen is the non travelling reserve. The age groups are being held on the Satur- day, followed by the elite championships on the FIELDAYS SAVINGS Monday. ARE HERE NOW

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Korakonui Llamas; College Senior B v AI Know; Pirongia FIL v Int Butcher (Canterbury) was fourth at Taupo Interceptors; TAS Gyde Wansbone v College 10A; Kihikihi Devils v and 15th at the Adelaide four star international Puahue Hotties event. 1:10: Aywon Stars v TAS Done Deal; Int Tornadoes v St Pats Chiefs; Grayling (Taranaki) completed qualifi cation at TAS Barbies v RSN Juniors; TAS Guthrie Bowron v Pirongia RD1; the Bell Tea Taupo three star event, where he suc- Pekerau Piranhas v Pirongia Sparklers cessfully defended his advanced title. 2:00: College Fusions v TAS Misfi ts; Paterangi Comrades v Aywon Pac- ers; Tigers Royal v COGS 2; College 9C v Int Surferz; College Senior Richards (Canterbury), reserve rider for the Social v Ohaupo General Store; Puahue Hotties v Kakepuku Falcons Athens Olympics, is currently in the UK. 2:50: College 9B v College 10Cl; Int Angels v Pekerau Stingers; TAS STARLET, COROLLA, Smith (formerly of Te Kauwhata, now based in Rockerz v Int Daddy’s Angels; TAS M&B Contractors v TAS Paul Kay CORONA, CAMRY, RAV4 USA)) completed qualifi cation with a top 20 fi nish Dental; TAPS Magic v Korakonui Katz (Include belt and labour 4 cyl petrol at the Rolex four star event in Kentucky. 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870-2056 or Call Dennis Clements 157TC202/06 metres. In Kihikihi with Food and kennels (027) 440-2056 easy access. Tenders TOTAL TREE CARE Limited supplied close June 19. Now Servicing Phone 871-5221 OPEN DAYS VEHICLES FOR Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Owned Every Sunday SALE For Exterior Cleaning and Operated 1.00pm - 4.00pm Moss, Mould and Algae except public holidays Treatments, Houses, Roofs, Or by appointment Driveways, Cobbles etc also WATERBLASTING. Fly and Spider Treatments Phone 871-5222 and Phone Ultra Clean leave a message or SALES / RECEPTION For your Free quote 871-6662 today! Phone Diane (021) 463-543 Phone Tui 871-7205 Contact P. Fraser Waitomo Adventures Ltd or 0800 GO SOFTWASH www.waitomo.co.nz (07) 871-6162 b/h 0800-467-638 SITUATIONS VACANT (07) 871-5762 a/h Blackwater Rafting at its Best Fax (07) 848-1702 333TC206-05 [email protected] Full Time

HOLDEN Commodore TENDERS This job involves selling and co-ordinating SS, 1994, WOF and MEATEATER adventure caving trips with Waitomo Adventures reg, 5L V8, 4speed FOR SALE HOMEKILLS LTD Ltd, based in Waitomo Village. auto, $12,000 ono. Phone Jim (021) 250- BY TENDER Phone 871-9995 The successful applicant will be an exceptional 2472. or (029) 871-9995 communicator, have great customer service School building RAV 4 1994, WOF and skills and be well organised. Experienced in from Otorohanga MORTGAGE Excel and Work preferred. You will be required reg, 3door, 2L, Primary School. 5speed, $6500 ono. BROKER to work public holiday/weekends on a roster Tender documents Phone Jim (021) 250- NZMBA system. 2472. available from DTZ NZ Ltd, Phone Christine Please send CV to: PO Box 1545, 871-3176 Kim Hunt: [email protected] Wellington (021) 545-302 or PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village Enquiries phone Bronwyn Simmonds MYOB Applications close June 9, 2006 Great on (04) 460-3805 Tyres! 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Clean, parts, repairs, LESSONS? gain some experience working in an office environment, Phone 871 5151 be ready for winter. Phone Rosetown Driver 336 Alexandra St so the primary requirements are intelligence, maturity Experience in an accountancy firm is required. Phone 871-5351 or Training (0274) 125- Qualifications are preferred but not essential and Te Awamutu (0274) 664-367. 000 or 871-5569. and a personable manner. Word processing and numeracy skills would also be well regarded. The further training will be given to the successful LIVESTOCK WANTED position offers an opportunity to learn about the candidate. We also offer other staff benefits operation of a legal office, specific duties including which will be discussed at interviews. deliveries, filing, mail and relief reception / We are an ICANZ Approved Training Organisation BONER COWS WANTED switchboard work. and will support the successful candidate with Applications close Monday, June 12 with: studying towards tertiary and professional Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment The Practice Manager qualifications. Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Edmonds Judd Please apply in writing enclosing Also empty heifers and potter bulls 15 Albert Park Drive a copy of your CV to: PO Box 35, Te Awamutu Osborne’s Chartered Accountants Limited Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Phone (07) 872-0236 Fax (07) 871-7654 P O Box 1 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 email: [email protected] OTOROHANGA 3940 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 PAGE 21 FARM SITUATIONS VACANT CINEMA SCENE EMPLOYEES WANTED the local fi sh-and-chips shop, Channel. On a Clear Day who becomes Frank’s personal The fi lm deftly avoids the After 40 years of working as trainer. pitfalls of sentiment through CASUAL farm worker a shipbuilder, the somewhat His three best mates (Billy self-deprecating humour that required for 6 weeks, taciturn Frank has been “made Boyd, Sean McGinley and Ron recalls ‘The Full Monty’ in tone start ASAP. 5 kms redundant” and let go from his Cook) sing on for the ride as well, and theme, as well as a stunning from Te Awamutu. job. each discovering new strength in performance from Peter Mullan Phone 871-5256. He fi nds himself utterly un- themselves along the way. as protagonist Frank Redmond. Te Awamutu College moored without the routine and But it is Frank’s relationships As the emotional styles swing FARM ASSISTANT trappings that have defi ned his with his family that are the most around him, Peter Mullan holds LITERACY SUPPORT TEACHER existence for so long, and suffers moving parts of the fi lm, as he the fi lm together with a perform- TO OWNER (Possibly Primary trained) ENTHUSIASTIC reli- a loss of self-respect that he is deals with the demons that have ance of granite-like strength. able person with an Full-time, permanent position to teach one unable to talk about with his lov- hounded him for over 20 years His Frank is not a likeable interest in dairying is class Special Needs Maths and one Year 10 ing wife, Joan (Brenda Blethyn) and rediscovers the bonds he cheeky chap (leave it to Billy required to help milk and son, Rob (Jamie Sives). shares with his wife and his long- Boyd for that part of the equa- Social Studies, with rest of the time working Floundering, Frank becomes estranged son. tion), but a pig-headed man who 270 cows in 34 ASHB. in our literacy support area. To start Term 3. Position may suit new obsessed with the idea of swim- Shot on location in Glasgow bottles up his feelings and needs entrants to farming. ASSISTANT TEACHER SCIENCE ming and the English Channel, and Dover, ‘On A Clear Day’ the repetition of his swimming and undertakes the project with takes off from a true story of one training to give his newly unem- Situated between Te (with Senior Biology if possible though not necessary) Awamutu and Otoro- the help of Chan, the owner of man’s determination to swim the ployed life some order. hanga. Three bed- Maternity leave position - Monday, July 24 - room cottage avail- Friday, November 24, 2006. GENERAL TERMS able if required. Start Please phone the Principal, July. For more details Barbara Cavanagh on 871-4199 We make it AND CONDITIONS FOR phone Jim (07) 871- or send CV to: [email protected] 1600. 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Tuesday Paper - Monday 12 noon Thursday Paper - Wednesday 12 noon 12noon day prior class012 PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Story Book Circus On the 6th day of the 6th month, in opens tomorrow the year 06, his day will come! THE OMEN - The rise of the anti-christ who would destroy mankind. A stylish and suspensful shocker-thriller. STARTS 6/6/06

TUE & WED 6.00 & 8.00 THU 10.15, 6.10 & 8.10 FRI 6.10 & 8.15

The fi rst new circus to circus of his dreams that you too can enjoy, launch in New Zealand begins. this new circus THE DA VINCI CODE M From Maeve Binchy’s best-selling novel for many years opens in A fascinating show The story begins as TUE & WED 5.40 & 8.20, THU 8.00, comes a charmer of a movie. Te Awamutu tomorrow. erupts the moment he you enter the mysti- TARA ROAD PG The Story Book Cir- closes his eyes. cal world, stepping FRI 8.05 cus is a new show with The Story Book comes through the clown into ($14.50, $11.50, $9.00 No Comps) WED 10.30 & 7.55, THU 10.30 & 8.05, a new marquee and alive and with every the wonderment of the FRI 8.10 new entrance. turn of the page the marquee. X-MEN 3: THE LAST STAND M The story revolves excitement grows. Full of extraordi- TUE & WED 5.50 & 7.50, Excellent storytelling with heart- around young Abassy International acts nary features – great THU 6.20 & 8.20, FRI 6.20 & 8.25 warming emotions and lively action who starts his day with from around the world performers, fantastic scenes. the disappointment of explode into reality as effects and totally af- Another wonderful British gem. A rare, not being able to go to his dream deepens. fordable fun. inspiring, uplifting tale with perfect the circus that’s just ar- The show ends and The Story Book Cir- casting. “It tears your heart out.” Herald. 157TC013/06 rived in town. the boy continues to cus performances are His mother can’t af- sleep, only to awaken in being staged from June ON A CLEAR DAY M ford to take him and all the morning with tales 7 to June 11 at Selwyn WED 6.05, THU & FRI 6.20 the excitement turns to that his mother can’t Park (next to Informa- sadness at the end of believe. tion Centre) HELL UPSIDE DOWN. the day when he goes Abassy invites Te Evening perform- At midnight on New Years Eve the S.S. to bed. Awamutu people to join ances (7pm) are on Poseidon was struck by 30 metre tidal But that’s when the him in his dreams, so Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. wave and capsized. Daytime perform- POSEIDON (GOD OF THE SEA) M G ances are at 2pm on TUE 6.10 & 8.10, WED 10.15, 6.10 & 8.10, Saturday and 11am THU 10.00 & 5.50, FRI 5.50 and 2pm on Sunday. THU 6.00 & 7.50, FRI 6.00 & 7.55 Bookings are onsite from this afternoon or Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Force phone 021 709 788 for enquiries. See adver- tisement for further de- tails and ticket prices. For a chance to win tickets fi ll out the form (left) and drop into the Courier offi ce by 5pm tomorrow.

CINEMA SCENE Weekly for Women Tara Road Separated by 3000 miles, Marilyn Vine and Ria Ladies of Te Awamutu Lynch both fi nd their lives turned upside down. Marilyn struggles to cope with a tragic turn of TThursdayhursday JJuneune 8tthh events that threatens to shatter her family, while Ria grapples with news of her husband Danny’s aatt 99.45am.45am Live Band - “Trace Elements” infi delity. Licensed bar - Food served Lynette Lennox An accidental phone call brings these two oth- throughout the night Dress for the occasion erwise unrelated women together and, in their - a great night out 'How to be stretched' (catering courtesy of PRIZES FOR mutual need for space and time alone, they agree Cambridge Cuisine) BEST MASQUE to a two-month house exchange. Venu e: Te Awamutu Ria moves to small-town New England, while Tickets will be limited, so buy yours NOW! Bible Chapel Marilyn takes over the stately Tara Road in Ire- $60 DOUBLE - $35 SINGLE Tickets available from: Pirongia Village Store & Te Awamutu Phone: Sally Shierlaw land. Copy & Digital Print Centre or ph 07 871 6030 day In swapping homes, both women slowly fi nd or 07 871 9033 pm - EMAIL: [email protected] 870 2074 healing and strength through new surroundings 157TC038-06 Come along - we’d love to see you! and the kindness of others and gradually learn to A gold coin donation is accept the reality of their changed lives. Appearing in the Courier are appreciated to help Tara Road is adapted from the best-selling nov- available in colour and 152TC033-06 cover costs 157TC012-06 el of the same name by internationally acclaimed PHOTOS black and white Licensed CRECHE available Irish author Maeve Binchy (Circle of Friends). ORDER AT THE COURIER OFFICE

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 PAGE 23 PPRICERICE BASHBASH 10 SELECTED VEHICLES FOR YOU!!! HUGE SAVINGS TO BE MADE - OUR LOSS YOUR GAIN 2003 FORD FALCON BA XR6 4 airbags, CD stereo, towbar, alloys, bootspoiler, cruise control, ABS brakes, sequential sports shift. WAS $27,990

NOW $25,500

1995 TOYOTA RAV4 NOW 1999 HONDA ACCORD LXI 1999 FORD FALCON FORTE 5 speed manual, electrics, NZ new, 5 speed, ABS brakes, NOW Bench seat model, NOW dual sunroof, alloys $7,600 dual airbags, air conditioning air con, 1 owner Was $8,990 Was $9,990 $8,000 Was $10,990 $8,000

1997 FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 2001 HOLDEN BARINA NOW 2002 MAZDA 626 GLX NOW Full leather, towbar, climate NOW 5 speed, 1400cc, p/steering, NZ new, 1 owner, CD stereo, air cond, luxurious motoring economical motoring $11,250 air con, keyless entry $11,500 Was $10,990 $9,000 Was $11,990 Was $12,990

1999 FORD FALCON XR6 2003 FORD COURIER XLX 2003 FORD FALCON XR6T Bootspoiler, dual airbags, NOW Double cab, air con, NOW Turbo model, tip tronic, NOW alloys, ABS, towbar ABS brakes, navy blue, 310kw, heriod Was $14,990 $13,000 mod km $22,000 Was $33,990 $30,990 Was $23,990 157TC022-06

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