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Graham Bunn reports that Her daughter-in-law Lois Spiers says Trixi has always been very several South Island riders are active and used to swim in the surf at among the entries for the Whangamata year round until her under-15, under-17 and under- late 80’s. 19 age groups. ‘‘She has always been a strong, The Tour, based at social lady who seems years younger Korakonui School, includes than she actually is. road stages on Saturday ‘‘We used to refer to her as one of (Maihihi route) and Sunday the ‘Merry Widows’ as she was one of (Wharepapa South), plus a a group of women who were widowed time trial on Easter Monday at young, but made the most of life. Korakonui. They were a wonderful bunch who Full details will be published had an enviable friendship.’’ in Thursday’s publication. Granddaughter Belinda Brunton also has fond memories of visiting Courier dates ‘Grandma Trixi’ in Te Awamutu. ‘‘I remember she had a beautiful after Easter blue house in Armstrong Avenue Due to Easter, next week and she used to make us macaroni the Courier will be published on cheese when we visited. Wednesday and Friday. ‘‘She is certainly a proud lady and was always elegantly dressed. Look- The normal Tuesday- ing her best has always been very Thursday publication dates will important to Grandma Trixi - she resume the following week. made mum promise than when it was time for her to go into a rest home she TC070409CA01 Waipa issues would choose one that would help LOOKING GOOD: Birthday girl Trixi Spiers was able to share her special day with grandchildren (from left) There are a number of her paint her nails and put her Richard Spiers, Belinda Brunton, Michael Spiers and Rachel Spiers-Lokko. topical issues featured in makeup on.’’ today’s Waipa District Council Beatrix (Trixi) Gladys Irwin was Hairini. sports. Melbourne, Australia. centrespread ‘Word on Waipa’. born in 1909 at Papatoetoe. Trixi became very active in local Son Colin passed away in 2002 and They joined with family and These include a review of The family was living at Waiuku sport and social functions. for the past nine years Trixi has been friends from New Zealand to cel- speed limits outside schools at the time, then shifted to Te Her husband ‘Allie’ passed away a resident at Camellia Resthome. ebrate her milestone on Sunday. (more to follow in coming Awamutu in 1912. She was one of in 1968 and Trixi moved into town to She had family arrive from all Trixi also had a visit from WDC Courier article), submitting on nine children raised here. care for her parents Joe and Beatrix over the globe for her 100th birthday. Mayor Alan Livingston who deliv- key Council and community She married Edward Allington during their final days. Son Graham flew in from ered flowers and congratulations, to plans, happenings at Waipa Spiers in March 1934 and they She continued to be an active Sudbury, Canada, granddaughter go with messages from the Queen, museums, Waipa District brought up two sons, Colin and member of the Lyceum and Bridge Rachel Spiers-Lokko came from New the Prime Minister, politicians and Council Youth Awards and Graham, on the family farm at clubs, with a keen interest in all York, USA and Belinda arrived from many other wellwishers. TrustPower Community Awards and Creative Communities Grants. Waipa will need new CEO in 2010 No Easter mail New Zealand Post advises there will be no mail delivery following John Inglis’ resignation over Easter weekend. Mail will not be processed on Good Friday, giving New Waipa District Council’s chief have decided that it is time for a Council must accept his desire to Zealand Post the opportunity to executive John Inglis has change’’ Mr Inglis said. seek an alternative work direction give delivery staff a day off on announced that he will not be ‘‘I am proud to have contributed and wishes him well in this regard. Saturday, April 11 to spend seeking to renew his employment to making Waipa the great place John can be very proud of his with friends and family at contract when it expires at the end that it is, to be part of a winning achievements and that of Waipa Easter. This has been standard of the year. team and to share in the outstand- District during his past 10 years at practice at Easter since 2003. Mr Inglis advised Council of his ing results that continue to make the helm’’. Normal mail delivery decision at the monthly meeting Waipa the Home of Champions,’’ he ‘‘As well, Council appreciates services will resume on and staff were informed soon after. added. the early notice provided by John Tuesday, April 14. ‘‘I will have completed 36 years Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston which gives us ample time to carry in local government, 16 of which stated ‘‘While we are very sorry to out the recruitment process,’’ Mr CFP have been as chief executive, and I lose John’s service and expertise, Livingston said. JOHN INGLIS STOCKISTS OF THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 2006 HONDA TAX350FM 4X4 G Hand Tools G Power Tools G Bolts G Bearings G Trailer Parts Stewart&Cavalier G V-Belt and Transmission Chain G Engineers Supplies Air Tools and Accessories Was $8,495 Now $7,495 PHONE 871 7062 G Hydraulic hose repairs 6794807AA 1317 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu (Opposite Dairy Factory) 6794656AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009

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In the early hours of last unable to get a good look at Ginger and he had to be put the township who roam the Thursday morning my wife them. down. streets. Rachel and I lost a dear friend. I wrapped Ginger in towel The vast majority of But, whoever owns these Ginger, our eight-year-old and carried him gently inside. I Pirongia dog owners are roaming dogs needs to be aware moggy was set upon by two headed off to town to VE Vet’s extremely responsible — I pass that they are capable of killing. roaming dogs outside our prop- surgery at 6am to take Ginger to many of them as I head off to I would not want anyone else erty. the vet who had kindly agreed work on week days in my little to go through what I have had to 166 Cambridge Rd, I heard two dogs running to meet me at that hour. red Daihatsu Charade. go through. JOHN KELLY 6781884AA away but in the dark was Alas it was too late to save There are very few dogs in 6794373AA Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793

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MERV CARR - 027 484 7636 in the 1960’s. staff had to go through Customs But there was support from $25,990 The Boat That Rocked is the new and Immigration every time they many quarters, including record film from Richard Curtis, the went to and from work. companies, which supplied music writer of Four Weddings and a An English captain was in at no cost, and the artists them- Funeral and Love Actually, charge of a Dutch crew of first and selves. described as a comedy about rock second mate, deck hands and chef Kenny Everett’s career was and roll and boys and a boat. aboard the ex-World War II ‘float- launched by Radio London, and The story is based on the real ing morgue’. because of his position, he was pirate radio stations in Britain, Mr O’Brien says relations invited by The Beatles to Diamonds history which echoes New between the English and Dutch accompany them on their US tour. Zealand’s own Radio Hauraki. were usually testy — plus the ship Mr O’Brien’s station was Back in th early 1960’s arguably was always a bit spooky. playing Jose Feliciano when his for thosethose British pop music’s finest era, the It did have some ‘modern’ equip- career was launched, so when the Musician’s Union and BBC had a ment for its time — including the South American star visited stranglehold on the airwaves. ability to have programmes pre- Britain he wanted to come on engaging momentsmoments It was into that era that 21-year- taped in case the sea got too rough board. old Waikato boy David O’Brien to play records. Unfortunately while he was arrived — fresh from one year Reportedly 25 million people — being lunched and then inter- working in radio in Hamilton. over half the population of Britain viewed, the crew decided to get He worked for the ‘beeb’ for a — listened to the pirate stations liquored. year before joining Radio 390 every single day. While Feliciano was being A deﬁ nite “Yes” to this broadcasting from outside the Mr O’Brien says it was more a transported back to shore, one of three mile zone in the Thames union issue than BBC issue that the crew started threatening the 18ct white gold ring. Estuary. He says there were few only a couple of hours of commerci- others, so everyone locked them- Kiwis working in radio in Britain ally recorded music could be broad- selves inside and the captain called Princess cut solitaire at the time and it was a great Mayday. era to be part of. This caused a hold-up for the Mr O’Brien says the British boat to land and by the time the and 8 brilliant Government of the day was matter was sorted onboard, the amazingly paranoid about ‘the media had got wind of a serious round diamonds pirates’ and tried everything to incident involving the station get them off the air. and their guest. TDW 0.75 But the station owners had Another time when the cap- friends in high places and tain and first mate were both managed to broadcast to three- ashore, Mr O’Brien was called $6199 and-a-half years before laws upon by the second mate to help were passed to ban them, and stop the boat from drifting. make it illegal for anyone to The engines were started, a support them in any way. rarity in itself, and Mr O’Brien The Government put Radio had to steer into the gale to hold 390 off the air by using an position while the station ancient map of the Thames broadcast from its tapes. River to show the ship was The pirate stations were moored inside three miles stopped in September 1967, but based on the original shoreline. like here they won an import- While the station’s lawyers ant battle and radio was felt it was contestable, the changed forever. station owner did a deal with The BBC reformed, and then another owner and took over new stations started operating Britain Radio, one of the three and the music side of the originals with Radio Caroline industry became based on and Radio London moored in recorded, rather than live, the English Chanel. music. Mr O’Brien worked as a The Boat That Rocked opens programmer for Radio 355, the this Thursday. 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Te Awamutu resident Cat ‘‘I work full time as a recruit- Beeson is set to spin the ‘Wheel ment consultant, plus I’ve got of Fortune’ on TV1 tomorrow. my own business, and being a She’ll be pitting her wits mother of two ... so life is pretty against contestants from busy!’’ around New Zealand in the It was having children that popular gameshow, hosted by inspired Cat’s business — Jason Gunn. Poopee Pants — a retail and $2 Cat will have a vocal team of online business selling cloth supporters cheering her on nappies, maternity wear, and when she appears on the show breastfeeding apparel. — fiance´ Marcus Smith and Vowed to secrecy about any children Bailey-Quinn (3) and winnings until after the show TUESDAY Taylor-Grace (10 months). has screened, Cat did say that Originally an Aucklander, she and Marcus thought any Cat is loving her country life- winnings would go towards INDOOR TRAINER CLASSES - 5.30PM style outside Te Awamutu. their wedding. ‘‘We’ve got just under an Whatever the outcome, she acre of land so we’ve even got a loved her time on the show. Te A’ Cycles couple of kunekune pigs. We’ve ‘‘It was an excellent experi- got loads of olive trees, a herb ence. It was quite nerve- 240 Sloane St (Opposite Woolworths) garden, and a veggie patch. wracking at the start, but in the Phone: 871-4816 www.teacycles.co.nz Gardening occupies a lot of my end I felt quite comfortable up TC070409SP16 6694641AA6794919AA time as well.’’ there. In fact I’d love to have a IN TO SPIN: Cat Beeson on ‘Wheel of Fortune’. 6794919AA In fact, Cat doesn’t get much job presenting. time to sit about enjoying the ‘‘I would definitely recom- and you could win!’’ April 8) to find out whether tranquillity of her new sur- mend people to go on the show. Be watching Wheel of For- Cat’s dreams of winning big roundings. You’ve got nothing to lose — tune tomorrow (Wednesday, come true. Grey Power gets lowdown on ‘high’ rates

Setting rates is a balancing Council over the past three Environment Waikato and it’s a matter of what level of act, taking into account levels of years such as: provision of 10 neighbouring councils; need to income for the district is service required and km of seal and 10.7 km of plan for meeting the needs of an needed. If it’s too low there will requirements from Central Gov- footpaths; nearly 30km of water additional 27,000 more people in be a subsequent reduction in the ernment and other agencies. infrastructure installation/ our district; provision of com- standard of the District’s infra- Alistair Kerr reports that Te renewal work; Karapiro munity assets like the Cam- structure and a reduced level of Awamutu Grey Power members Domain development; the bridge Pool and Te Awamutu services. He suggested that the learned more about this when planned Heart of Te Awamutu Cultural Centre; provision of a only immediate help would be they hosted their annual politi- development; kerbside better public transport service for more people to apply for the cal forum with the Mayor, coun- recycling, industrial land between Hamilton, Cambridge Rates Rebate. cillors and senior staff from development (Hautapu, Bond and Te Awamutu. It is clear that, like so many Waipa District Council. Road and Airport areas). In answer to a question from others our Council is caught Add the touch of Mayor Alan Livingston He then went on to cover the the floor, it was stared that between several pressures. emphasised that the purpose of major points of the Plan, most of Council is ‘‘battling bureau- While not wanting to raise such a meeting was to publicise which have been and are still cracy’’ to meet its commitment rates, they have to meet ever- glamour THE JEWELLERY and to seek consultation and being well publicised around to have 40kph Speed Zones out- increasing costs, ever- to your winter BOUTIQUE submissions on the content of the district. side our schools. increasing demands from Cen- 299 Alexandra St the Long Term Council Com- Some points of particular In answer to a question tral government with no con- wardrobe TE AWAMUTU munity Plan. interest were: the need for asking where people are going comitant funding and demands Ph 871 1640 He emphasised some of the rational planning to be done in to find the extra money to meet for ratepayers for a constantly major achievements of the conjunction with the plans for a rates rise, the Mayor said that improved range of services. 6794681AA Betta Heating / Dehumidiﬁ ers

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Annemeike Farmilo (nee van Hoppe) was born in Holland and came to live in Te Awa- mutu with her family when she was just six years old. Her first impressions of the country were of endless, green rolling hills and she has loved the landscape ever since. Mrs Farmilo says her life has been a creative journey and she has been involved in art for as long as she can remember. She has painted in oils and water colours, made pots in her kiln, quilted, done needle- work and photography. Today she works in her home based studio at Otorohanga, creating artwork that reflects the THE DEAL world around her. .00 + GST ‘‘Inspiration for my • Quiet Four Stroke 125 ONLY $3995 work comes from the • Fuel Economy Plus beauty and energy of the • Electric Start natural landscapes of 50% DEPOSIT New Zealand.’’ • Choice of Colours 12 MONTHS INTEREST FREE Much of her work • Farm Kitted now features pounamu • Great Headlight OR 50% DEPOSIT (greenstone), glass and items she has collected TC070409CA02 • Low Gearing 24 MONTHS @ 8% 6802847AA from nature. ARTIST Annemeike Farmilo with some of her works on display in Gallery 8. ‘‘For me there is a natural relationship heat and pressure. Gallery 8. possum numbers — but THE CHOICE IS YOURS between pounamu and ‘‘Pounamu has its Perhaps the most con- the associated loss of glass. They sit together own energy and power.’’ troversial is a comment wildlife is tragic.’’ Vaughan Glidden: Mob 021 720 122 like old friends. Unfortunately it is on the 1080 drops in this Mrs Farmilo has Shane Blackwell: Mob 021 740 890 Peter Glidden: Mob 021 720 128 ‘‘One strong and becoming harder to area. exhibited in many powerful washed out of source, so her work, ‘Pirongia 1080’ countries around the the earth from rivers in many featuring large features a tiny skeleton world as well as exten- PETER GLIDDEN HONDA the South Island, the pieces of pounamu, will and a broken egg against sively in New Zealand. 462 OHAUPOP RD - TE AWAMUTU other clear and brittle continue to grow in a ‘landscape’. Some of her works are PH 871 7317 - FX 871 7302 made from the grains of value. ‘‘I just think there featured in exclusive set- rock washed ashore by In all five works are must be a better way — I tings, galleries and pri- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the ocean and fused by currently on display in know we have to control vate collections. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 7 8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 Mitavite International Horse Trial Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12

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6795274AA held this year in Poland. our fabulous athletes Eventing has made giant and of our well 6795279AA strides in adjusting its structure performed ‘equine to ensure continued competition athletes’. Waipa DistrictDistrict Council Council at the highest levels on the The previous five warmly welcomeswelcomes global sporting scene. As presi- years of this Mitavite competitors andand spectators spectators to to the the Mitavite Mitavite TC070409SP11 dent of an international govern- International Horse HRH Princess Haya, FEI ing body of sports, I have Trial have proved a International HorseHorse Trial Trial at Kihikihiat Kihikihi Domain Domain president. nothing but praise for the efforts great success for both CFP of the dedicated owners, riders and spectators WAIPA Mayor Alan It is a pleasure and an athletes and organisers within and has deservedly Livingston. honour to welcome you to the this discipline. They have taken established itself as an 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup up the challenges of a new age iconic event. Eventing starting with the in leading the sport forward to a This is a special event at a truly special and Mitavite International Horse bigger and brighter future. unique venue at Kihikihi and Waipa District Council Trials in Kihikihi. I wish all athletes and their is pleased to be a sponsor. On behalf of the Fe´de´ration connections the very best for a Thank you to organisers, all other sponsors and Equestre Internationale, I com- successful event, and I thank volunteers without whose combined support this mend the organisers for bring- the organisers and sponsors for event could not be so successfully staged. ing one of our best-loved their commitment to this To all competitors, we wish you all the best and equestrian sports to a growing supreme highlight of the New hope you have an extremely enjoyable stay in our audience with their policy of free Zealand Eventing calendar. District. Calling all fun run ‘fools’ A call has gone out for ‘fools’ to Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred He is very grateful to the adjacent participate in the annual Newstalk ZB Acre Wood. landowners Karen and John Nicholson Fools & Horses Fun Run. Cambridge Harriers and Kihikihi and Paul and Jenny Kay, who allow the The second annual event is being Waikato Eventing have again joined course to extend over their farms. held in conjunction with the Mitavite forces to organise the Newstalk ZB ‘‘It is a wonderful opportunity for International Horse Trial at the Kihikihi Fools and Horses Fun Run. some outdoor family fun or corporate Domain on Sunday, April 12. ‘‘I was delighted at the turnout last teamwork,’’ Bason says. The Newstalk ZB Fools & Horses year, the 150 starters well exceeded ‘‘And you don’t have to actually run Fun Run is unique. The track takes in our expectations,’’ says Cambridge you can just walk if that’s your an equestrian cross country course, Harriers’ George Chambers. preference.’’ with participants having to negotiate ‘‘I was particularly impressed that Last year a number of participants logs, climb walls and splash through one young rider rode the course on her dressed in fancy dress for the water obstacles. horse on Saturday and then ran the occasion, some as teams, others as The cross country course at the course herself on the Sunday.’’ individuals, which added to the fun and Kihikihi Domain is internationally Bruce Bason of Kihikihi Waikato visual appeal. acclaimed within equestrian circles, Eventing is pleased to be able to hold Organisers hope the participants featuring many beautifully crafted the Newstalk ZB Fun Run over the get into the spirit of the Fun Run and jumps including an area modelled on cross country at Kihikihi Domain. dress up again for this year’s event. 2009 PROUD SUPPORTERS RANGER COME TO KIHIKIHI THIS WEEKEND TO OF THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT VIEW THIS BRAND NEW More horses for your buck! 3 HORSE COACH WITH 360 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu LUXURIOUS LIVING www.rhapsodyfurniture.co.nz 6795292AA READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!

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Kelvin Cruickshank did SUB CONTRACTORS what visiting All Blacks, TV chefs, politicians and well Friday 17th April known authors couldn’t do last week. • Plumbers • Electricians He had people queuing out • Concrete Workers the door and along Alexandra Street when he attended a book • Rooﬁ ng • Tilers • Painters signing at Paper Plus. The medium, who has • Decorators etc etc become well know for his tele- If you’re in the trade then promote vision role on Sensing Murder, recently released an autobio- your business in this feature graphy ‘Walking in Light’. Phone Heather or Dorinda Paper Plus Te Awamutu book buyer Shona Meddings ON 871 5151 says his visit attracted by far the largest number of people for any book signing session. ‘‘We’ve had Josh Kronfeld,

Jerry Collins, Alison Gofton, 6797120AA Rodney Hide and even Bryce Courtney, twice, but none have had the pulling power of Kelvin Cruickshank. ‘‘He stayed for an hour in the end to make sure he saw everyone and signed their books.’’ Paper Plus sold 79 copies of his book and Te Awamutu was the only Waikato town on his TC070409CA03 current book signing tour. VISITING medium Kelvin Cruickshank meets local clairvoyant Becs Sargent and her daughter His fans were predominately Maddi from Kihikihi during a booksigning session at Paper Plus. female and most were excited to finally meet him. recently started carrying out have my own room and carry was until he appeared on a Colin Cruickshank gave several a her own clairvoyant readings. out readings.’’ Fry special and then Sensing simple test as they approached ‘‘Reading Kelvin’s book has Pauline Stuart of Arohena Murder. the table. been fantastic - I understand first saw Cruickshank on a TV ‘‘I haven’t been able to put ‘‘I have them hold their more about what I experienced programme with Colin Fry. his book down, it’s fascinating. hands out to see how much they as a child and what my children ‘‘He called him down and He comes across as a nice guy are shaking.’’ are experiencing now. discussed his late grandfather, I who had a very difficult time One of the people to attend ‘‘I’m certainly not working recognised Kelvin was a Kiwi coming to terms with his psy- was Becs Sargent who has fulltime as a clairvoyant, but I but didn’t really know who he chic abilities.’’ Dynamic speaker helping Altrusa raise funds

The Altrusa Club of Te working in regard to Minister’s comments that in their communities Awamutu is organising a cases heard through the the surge in reported fam- through education, fundraiser to help equip family court and the effect ily violence offences leisure, recreational and Gracelands’ specialised on children, family and resulted from high profile volunteering activities. sensory room, commonly communities. campaigns that brought The new resource called the ‘Snoozelum’. Such cases include this serious issue ‘out room will include a relax- $5,995 The fundraising even- guardianship, domestic from under the carpet’. ation therapy room (coming on April 22 (7.30pm, violence, care and protec- Ms Busch is monly known as a Te Awamutu Intermedi- tion, relationship prop- volunteering her time for Snoozelum). ate Hall) has the theme erty, protection of per- this fundraiser, such is This specially ‘What’s Love Got To Do sonal and property rights, her passion to inform equipped space, particu- With It?’ mental health, people of their rights and larly suited for intellec- Guest speaker is Ruth counselling requests, responsibilities. tual disability, Autism Busch a specialist in fam- adoption, dissolution of ‘‘Knowing how to and Alzheimer ily law and associate pro- marriage and civil union travel those bumps in the conditions, provides a fessor law lecturer at Wai- applications. road that so many come sensory experience that kato University. Ms Busch has taught across throughout their promotes relaxation and Ms Busch, who was at Waikato University RUTH BUSCH relationships can prepare comfort. born in the Bronx, is an since 1988 and has been and inform in order to Gracelands will be entertaining, dynamic published extensively on for themselves, a friend or protect those we care able to reach more people and motivational family, law, property another member of their most for,’’ says Ms in need of physical, occu- speaker. She will cover issues in family law, family and will be Ashley. pational and other ther- many topics throughout women’s law and policy, entertained as well by ‘‘Altrusa is very apy requirements while the evening, including and is internationally this inspiring woman. appreciative of Ruth so increasing the number of her own challenges and recognised for her work ‘‘Ruth will cover those freely sharing her time, trained community mem- remarkable experiences in justice reform. topics her audience expertise and knowledge bers and staff in the 132 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu - Ph 871 3079 of studying law as a Organiser Marvynne indicates most interest in. to raise funds for specialised use of this www.wilksbrooke.co.nz woman through to very Ashley is excited about ‘‘I have no doubt due to Gracelands, the benefici- facility. broad topics in family law getting someone of her the rise in reported ary of this fundraiser.’’ Tickets for the and family law reform. calibre to speak to our offences last year that Gracelands is a not-for- fundraiser are $10 (from She has a vast reper- community. domestic violence will be profit trust supporting Playmates Boutique and toire of New Zealand ‘‘We are confident that covered. There is prob- disabled and the Jewellery Boutique in ILANA WILKS MARK PENNY (0275) 445 262 (0274) 310 880 cases that highlight how all who attend will learn ably some substance to disadvantaged people to Alexandra Street or by [email protected] [email protected] the justice system is something of value either our previous Prime gain jobs and to be active phoning 871 7763). 6784835AA magnetic thermals 6794831AA

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It may feel a little cooler at Over five weeks Dr Morris said shade and licking their flanks or Refuse Transfer Station open this night but the facial eczema season the results showed serum zinc udder. is far from over, as the risk is levels remained highly elevated ‘‘The first drop in production Saturday, April 11, 8.30am-12.30pm. predicted to continue into May or for four weeks with the zinc Time can occur soon after the intake of even June in some areas. Capsule, a continual, controlled toxic spores, and can be up to 50 Call RED BINS and discuss your needs The facial eczema season release bolus. per cent. arrived early this year and caught He said serum zinc levels were ‘‘Another drop in production R o a d g i 871 8996 n many farmers out with sudden also elevated consistently by daily usually occurs when physical r a e t spore count rises, some measur- drenching of zinc oxide. symptoms become obvious — LET’S KEEP IT LOCAL a P BALANCE ing in the millions. ‘‘However one cow remained usually about three to six weeks AND KEEP IT KIWI BRIDGE Agri-feeds technical manager, low despite the same daily dosage. after consuming the toxin,’’ said The only NZ owned and Andrew Oakley warns that while ‘‘Trough treatment at the Oakley. operated facility in Te Awamutu it seems the typical March peak recommended dose rates led to In sheep, he says many ewe Alexandra Street 6797135AA came a month early, farmers lower serum zinc concentrations losses can be attributed to facial cannot afford to be complacent. than drenching, so in severe eczema causing liver damage, ‘‘Despite some cooler nights facial eczema seasons like we are along with decreased ewe mating and a respite in extreme spore currently experiencing, trough performance. counts, it’s possible that counts treatment needs to be monitored The breeding season can could still remain moderate to closely to ensure that the herd are coincide with peak spore counts high for at least another four to not at risk of liver damage. in many areas of the North Island six weeks,’’ says Oakley. ‘‘Zinc intake via trough treat- and ewes exposed to a moderate Given the current high levels ment was also reduced during wet facial eczema challenge show a of facial eczema risk, he advises days, because cows consume less delayed onset of oestrus, consideration of dosing from mul- water and therefore zinc,’’ Dr decreased number of oestruses tiple sources to ensure all cows Morris said. and a shorter breeding season. are protected as it is likely some The likely at risk cows are shy Oakley says the zinc Time ON cows are under dosed and at risk drinkers, younger animals, low Capsule bolus has been proven to THE of liver damage. yield cows that typically drink be an effective and reliable pre- ‘‘There is high risk of cows less, or heavier cows if zinc ventative method for both sheep being under protected if they are dosing is calculated on the aver- and cattle. left to self medicate from water age weight of the herd. ‘‘Sadly no one method is 100 troughs,’’ he says. Oakley says the first signs of per cent effective during high risk A recent study by Dr Chris facial eczema to look out for are a seasons, however, in combination Morris at AgResearch, Ruakura sudden drop in milk production, with good management practices SERVICE YOUR compared three well-known facial along with cows becoming rest- the risk of facial eczema can be BOAT NOW! eczema preventative treatments. less at milking time, seeking reduced,’’ says Oakley. Serviced by Paul Ives Events scheduled for in April To keep your boat safe on the water Events Guide for the remainder and Family Search.org. Phone Printmakers Awards. Pottery in BOOK NOW of April as supplied by Te Awa- Karen on 871 7778. shop by Clare Wimmer and Tanya mutu Information Centre: 19 -Classical Concert, Council Hollitz. Open Sat-Tues 10am-4pm. 10-12 - Mitavite International Chambers, 2pm. ‘Serenata a Tre’ a Contact Hilary on 07 871 9890 for Horse Trials, Kihikihi Domain. trio of flute, viola and guitar. A more information. Waikato Kihikihi Eventing hosts journey through the Viennese and Te Awamutu Museum, Anzac the New Zealand leg of the FEI Italian Classics. $25 admission, $22 Exhibition entitled ‘In Memory of Eventing World Cup. Friday Dress- senior, $10 students. Door sales. the Fallen’ opening April 25 until age, Saturday Cross Country, Enquiries 871 4335. May 25. Reflect on what Anzac Day Sunday Show Jumping. Entry is 20-24 - Te Awamutu Museum means in today’s world. Delve into free. For more information go to Holiday Programme, For 12 year the intriguing history of courage www.teawamutu.net/eventing. olds. Some great hands-on activi- and co-operation. Beautiful photo- 12 -Newstalk ZB Fools and ties from 10am to 2pm. Cost per day graphs from the Commonwealth Horses Fun Run and Walk, 10am is $5 or $20 for the week. For War Graves Commission collection Kihikihi Domain. Go to enquiries phone Nathalie Metz on will highlight some of the cem- www.teawamutu.net/eventing for 07 872 0085. eteries around the world where more information. 22 - ‘What’s Love Got to Do with New Zealand servicemen were 15 - Joy Adams, Te Awamutu It’, TA Intermediate Hall, 7.30pm. buried, and why these sites were RSA, 1.30pm, $5pp. An afternoon of The Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu chosen. Historic sound clips from music, fun and laughter. Singing proudly present Ruth Busch. An New Zealand Sound Archives — all your favourite country, nostal- entertaining session with a Nga Taonga Korero — will rekindle TE AWAMUTU MOTORS LTD gia and war era songs. dynamic speaker and family law memories for some visitors, or 15-17 - Holiday Programme, specialist. When love hits a bumpy spark the imagination of others. Millers School Holiday Soccer Pro- road what should you know about? Collection items relating to some Phone 871 5048 Direct Line 870 1362 gramme, 9am-3pm, Te Awamutu Tickets $10 from Gracelands, local servicemen will be on display. Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-12noon College. Phone Hayden Miller 021 Playmates, Jewellery Boutique or For enquiries phone Nathalie Metz CHURCHILL STREET, TE AWAMUTU 252 2346 or email by phoning 871 7763. on 872 0085. [email protected] 26 - Speedway, Demolition Pirongia Art and Craft Shop and om. Derby, Kihikihi Domain 1pm. Gallery exhibiting artist for April 18 - Family Search Workshop, St Baffin Street Gallery featured is Chris Greenslade, winner of the MITSUBISHI John’s Anglican Church Hall, printmaker for April is Janice 2009 Pirongia Art Awards. Open MITSUBISHI George Street. 9.30am — 3pm. Led Meadows, merit award winner at mostly seven days 10am-4pm, 6651591AA MOTORS by Lyn McOnie on Parish Records the recent NZ Painters and phone Kathy on 021 154 2147. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 15

6797144AA Octogenarian shoots 80 Duck Hugh joins elite group Sh ting BY COLIN THORSEN between 22 and 26, Feature blowing out to 28 in the Hugh Littlewood’s feat winter when there is not WEDNESDAY, of playing one under his as much run on the 81 years of age at Stewart fairways. April 15, 2009 Alexander Golf Club is an Playing under his age extraordinary is without doubt the high- accomplishment. light of his golfing career. Duckshooting season The self confessed The Junior B club is not far away. If ‘average club golfer’ is not champion for the past two a big hitter and has never years and two times win- you stock guns, ammo, threatened to play off a ner of the club’s Veterans single figure handicap. Trophy (best 15 rounds clothing etc... then this ‘‘I’ve always relied on over a season) is in a rich feature is for you! my chipping to get those vein of form right now — crucial putts,’’ says the he played to his age shoot- octogenarian. ing 81 a fortnight ago. PHONE ALAN OR The 22 handicapper When asked what the DORINDA 871 5151 certainly cashed in on his secret was for his form super short game shoot- and longevity in the ing 80 off-the-stick in the game, Littlewood put it Wayne Hewitt down to good health Landscaping sponsored allowing him to still play Drama midweek tournament. 18 holes two or three Weekly His round, comprising times a week. halves of 41 and 39, one Don’t be surprised if Classes: birdie and eight pars, he adds one or two more Develops yielded a whopping 48 trophies to his collection. stableford. Maureen Brain won Cambridge His 58 net was seven the ladies’ midweek net Kids! Hillcrest shots superior to that of with an outstanding the runner-up. round of 62 (97 gross). Matamata Littlewood is the third Midweek men’s net: H. local veteran golfer to Littlewood 58, S. Dempsey Dinsdale play under his age in 65, C. Douglas 67. Te Awamutu recent times, following in Stableford: K. Clarke 44, the footsteps of Pirongia’s B. Rae 41. Ladies’ net: M. Rototuna Brian Ryburn and Te Brain 62. Stableford: S. Awamutu’s Mike Brain 36. Morrinsville Claydon. Waikato Veterans, The sprightly sponsored by Spray It (C. Helen O’Grady Drama Classes encourage students Littlewood has played Venn): Ralph Adams competitively at Stewart (Tirau) 48 stableford, V. aged 5-17 to develop conﬁ dence and communication Alexander for 38 years, Clarke (Kawhia) 47, T. skills. They provide excellent preparation for growing joining the club around Sheppard (SA) 46, A. Fry up in today’s competitive world. the time the course (SA), B. Sly (Piopio), C. opened. Pepperell (SA) 45, J. They’ll just love it! TC070409CT02 He recalls getting his Staples (Pir) 44, P. HUGH LITTLEWOOD pictured on the practise handicap down to as low Herewini (SA) 42, G. King putting green before teeing off in last Thursday’s as 16 ‘about 20 years ago’. (SA). A. Robertson (SA) Phone 07 827 0526 to ﬁ nd out more about our classes. Waikato Veterans tournament. Nowadays it hovers brace of twos.

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Te Puke’s Pat Law shot brilliantly over the short and long SHOTGUN ranges to win the South Auckland A grade Rifle Championship. Event spokesperson, Stan Bowen (Te Awamutu) said Law SPECIALS produced a near flawless display in tricky winds over the two days of competition at Otorohanga range in Kio Kio. The Bay of Plenty sharp shooter was only one point down, with a ALL score of 149.13, after firing off 10 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yards. STEEL SHOT Her accuracy was maintained over the longer distances, finishing with a total of 149.10 to again be FRIENDLY only one point down after firing off 15 shots at both 900 and 1000 yards. Te Awamutu businessman John Apperley was best B grader over the short range with a total of TC070409CT01 146.11. JIM DUNN reloads his rifle on the long range mound enroute to Overall B grade championship winning the South Auckland C grade championship. PUMP ACTIONS honours went to Kim Carthy of the Clevedon Rifle Club. 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Used Beretta Gold 20G ...... $2,300 says the final scoreline was not a effort produced by their young Stung by the setback, Marist true reflection on the run of play — charges against Marist. upped the pace, often catching ‘‘a score of 30-16 would have been a ‘‘We could have done better but Sports short of numbers out wide. CAMO NETS fairer indication’’. we can take a lot of positives out of Three second half tries, one Marist fielded a huge forward the game,’’ says Nonoa. converted, had them leading 41-11. Allen Camo Net 12’ x 56” ...... $60 pack against a young, inexperi- ‘‘The main goal is making sure Sports had the final say with a enced Ecolab Te Awamutu Sports we make the top eight for the next breakout try finished off by loosie Allen 3D Blind Fabric 12’ x 56” ...... $66 outfit hamstrung by a shortage of round.’’ Latham Stone. 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If you were one of the SECRET LIFE OF BEES M MONSTERS VS ALIENS PG countless fans disap- pointed by the cancel- TUE 5:50, FINAL WED 10:10 & 5:50 TUE & WED 5:55, THU 10:15 & 5:55, lation of their February FRI 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30, show at Vector Arena or have even been just DEAN SPANLEY G SAT 1:50, 3:50 & 5:50, remotely curious about TUE 8:00, FINAL WED 10:20 & 6:05 SUN 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 the phenomenon that is N*E*R*D read on... Pharrell Williams, MERCHANT OF VENICE PG BOAT THAT ROCKED M Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley are back for more TUE & FINAL WED 7:55 THU 5:45 & 8:15, genre-bending funk rock and experimental hip-pop FRI 1:20, 3:50 & 7:55, on Seeing Sounds. CONFESSIONS OF A SAT 1:30, 4:00 & 8:05, The album title SHOPAHOLIC PG reportedly refers to SUN 1:20, 3:50 & 7:55 synesthesia - a rare TUE 6:00, WED 8:00, FRI 5:40, neurological phen- FINAL SUN 3:40 omenon that results in a TOPP TWINS M mixture of the senses - THU 10:30 & 5:50, but, like all of N.E.R.D.’s SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE R13 sonic excursions, album FRI 1:55, 3:35 & 6:20, three might be better TUE 6:05 & 8:10, SAT 2:00, 3:45 & 6:30, named after schizophre- WED 10:00, 6:00 & 8:10, nia! Beastie Boys-esque and, from start to finish SUN 1:55, 3:35 & 6:20 The boys continue to rhyme scheme with a Seeing Sounds is an aud- THU 7:30, FRI 5:20 & 7:25, expand on their already hyper Drum ‘N’ Bass ible rollercoaster that SAT 5:30 & 7:40, SUN 5:20 & 7:25 eclectic musical background. Yeah You is refuses to be classified. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION PG foundations, each song a leisure-suit lounge take Whew! THU 6:00 & 7:45, defying the standards on Cake’s brand of To be in to win simply established by its prede- deadpan rock, while put your name, address GRAND TORINO R16 FRI 1:50, 3:40 & 7:40, cessor. Sooner or Later"works and daytime phone num- TUE & WED 7:50, THU 7:55, SAT 7:50 SAT 1:40, 3:30 & 5:10, Pharrell does his best like a tongue-in-cheek ber on the back of a Lil Jon impression on lampoon of a tear-jerking standard sized envelope, SUN 1:50, 5:45 & 7:45 Anti Matter, as fevered Brit-Pop ballad. Throw in address it to the N*E*R*D PINK PANTHER 2 PG shouts of What! pepper first single Everyone Nose CD Competition and the marching-band drum (All The Girls Standing In make sure it reaches our TUE & WED 6:25 & 8:20, RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN PG track. Spaz meshes a Line For The Bathroom) office by 5pm, Friday. THU 8:05, FRI 4:05 & 8:05, THU 10:00 & 6:05, FRI 2:00 & 6:05, SAT 4:20 & 8:25, SUN 4:05 & 8:05 SAT 2:10 & 6:20, SUN 2:00 & 6:05 6794654AA TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE Great Shows and Best Value at the Regent Music Department presents your local entertainment venue for 77 years. Variety - of - Night Bands AND Ensembles WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 7.30pm, Gordon Parker Hall Te Awamutu College ADULTS $10 CHILDREN $8 Door Sales Only 6801957AA 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009