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Published Tuesday and Thursday WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 010TC027-06 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Fancy swimming Better water in pipeline supremacy? By Grant Johnston There is still time for entries Replacement of 2350 metres of in the Bluck Cup swimming mains water pipeline on Frontier competition on Thursday night. Road is part of a drive by Waipa Teams of three will compete District Council to replace the in the categories of business whole mains trunk system deliv- house, sports, family and ering water to households on Te women. There are also indi- Awamutu supply. vidual events. McFall Enterprises has been Entries can be lodged on the carrying out the Frontier Road night at the Events Centre be- project in recent weeks and is tween 5.50pm-6pm. Warm ups aherad of schedule on the project, start at 6.15pm and competi- due for completion by April 8. tion at 6.30pm. Currently the bulk of Te For more information contact Awamutu water supply is deliv- Murray Hislop at 871 3381 or ered from Te Tahi Water Treat- after hours at 870 2618. ment Plant via two steel water mains, (200mm and 225mm) Invitation for installed in 1914 and 1938 re- spectively. tourism groups Council says the existing mains Waikato tourism operators are at the end of their life cycle are being invited to participate and in need of renewal. in reinforcing the region as a “Also new public health stand- destination through the Visit ards mean that moving towards a Hamilton Tourism Conference more stable material (less likely 2008 on March 31 from 1pm- to break down, rust or fl ake) will 10pm. mean that water quality will re- Hamilton City Council is col- main high at all times.” laborating with Tourism New Council is aiming to replace Zealand and New Zealand Trade these mains with the new mPVC and Enterprise to host the Visit line all the way to Te Awamutu Hamilton Tourism Conference: over the next three years. ‘On Track to Success’. The current project includes 1200 metres of associated 63mm Aim is to offer local and rider mains along Frontier Road regional operators in the visitor within the road reserve (serving industry the opportunity to some existing properties which strengthen future industry di- draw off the main supply). rections through establishing a Also around Te Awamutu you shared approach and engaging can expect to see a number of in relevant learning. town water mains being repaired Local and regional tourism and replaced as a part of the on- operators can register for the going works needed to secure a conference by contacting Kelly reliable and effi cient town water Fox on 07 958 5960 or email supply system. [email protected] “The new trunk or bulk supply PRISTINE PIPES: McFall Enterprises digger operator Matt Pakeho and colleagues installing a section of mains are essential to deliver the new water mains on Frontier Road. 086081AD Top school clean, healthy treated drinking water to homes, schools and work need to replace the old steel pipes the town supply growing as the seven treatment plants and over defence places,” Council says. which were deteriorating due to town and demand has grown. 500 kilometres of pipeline to in Paterangi Primary School are The project was scheduled ground conditions and age. Today it catches, treats and sup- excess of 12,000 connections. the defending champions at in the Long Term Community Council has managed a town plies 10,000,000,000 litres per Leamington is also receiving new the 2008 Top School Games. Council Plan - recognising the water supply since 1914, with year across the district through water mains The First Credit Union spon- sored Games, being hosted by Te Kowhai School on Sunday, March 30, will include a hori- zontal bungy, four-legged race River claim outlined to Waipa and a Titanic race. Representatives of Waikato They spoke about a vision to that the claim that has been ing that the delegates empha- Raupatu Lands Trust attended restore and protect the wellbeing lodged is about co-management, sised that it was very much co- Courier out Waipa District Council’s meeting of the Waikato River for future not ownership. management that was wanted. yesterday to outline aspects of generations. They were at the Council “There would obviously be a again Friday their Waikato river claim. They talked about the impacts monthly meeting carrying out cost involved in the cleanup, and The claim has been lodged with of that vision and the strategy for communication and consulta- technical and scientifi c informa- Due to the Easter break the the Crown, and includes Waipa achieving it. tion and because the district is tion is being sought to address Courier publishes on Wednes- River as a major tributary to The aim is for co-management heavily impacted because of the how to stage a cleanup. day and Friday this week. Waikato River. of the river, involving Tainui, the activities that take place on the “It is obvious that a lengthy Classifi ed advertising dead- The delegation included Lady Crown and all the people and Waikato and Waipa Rivers. timeframe will be needed - it line for Friday’s issue is noon Raiha Mahuta, Taipu Paki and groups involved with the river. Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston could be in the region of 20 to 30 Thursday. Tim Manakau. The delegation emphasised told the Courier it was reassur- years.”

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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Celebrating Playcentre’s 60th birthday

FACE PAINTER Nicky Frederick (left, Pokuru Playcentre) was kept busy with a constant stream of children including Rowan Heaslip (Pukeatua, above right) who enjoyed the obstacle course set up by Pirongia Playcentre. 086083A/BD

CLIFFORD the Big Red Dog quickly made friends with Jasper Thomas (Pirongia, above) while Caleb Prewer (Pukeatua, below) enjoys a pony ride with help from Leslie Reeve. 086083E/FD

TE AWAMUTU Playcentre’s Sebastian Jeanes (left) is engrossed with making ‘biscuits’ at the playdough table, while Alena Khan (Pukeatua, right) has a great time on a ride-on from Te Awamutu Toy Library. 086083C/DD By Cathy Asplin Five local Playcentres

celebrated the organi- 086TC040-08 sation’s 60th birthday with a combined open day on Anzac Green last week. RedKnot Children from wwatchatch Pukeatua, Pirongia, Puahue, Pokuru and Te Awamutu Playcentres Agricultural Contracting Ltd enjoyed face painting, SSALEALE story telling, an obsta- cle course, playdough, dress-ups, music and Specialist Undersowers pony rides, making the most of a beautiful day. ADVANTAGES: Clifford, the Big Red • Improve existing pasture Dog was a special guest who visited to give out • Improved grass quality balloons and stickers. To also mark the • Lowering average age of your pastures birthday and Playcen- tre Awareness Week • INCREASED RETURNS (March 14-20) children from the fi ve centres will be planting 60 tree For all inquires please contact: saplings on their local NICK 021 629 017 ROB 021 629 116 mountains (Pirongia, Kakepuku and Maun- gatautari). Spokesperson Rachel Blake says the trees are specially bred with se- lected genetic material for each of the unique Was $950 Was $1695 Was $195 environments. SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE “Some of the Playcen- .50 tres already plant trees $450 $847 $117 on the mountains each 44 genuine year, but these 60 trees diamonds mark a special mile- stone in history. “We hope today’s Playcentre children Off all clocks and watches will be able to look back on their trees in another 60 years and smile at the fantastic memories of their time

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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 En route to fi nals 086TC025-08 By Dean Taylor Team 7 hairdresser Seamus Karam-Whalley created a fresh, new look with both colour and cut to take out the Waikato Young Professional Styl- ist title. The win puts him straight through to the coveted Wella YPS AUTUMN 2008 fi nals in Auckland in June. It also carries on a TRADE-IN tradition of success for Team 7, a family devoted to hairdressing. DEALS Seamus says compe- tition work keeps the team on the leading $10 edge of their craft and 0 MININIMIMUM profession. TRADE-IN-IN The event for under SPECIAIA 23-year-olds attracts L the country’s top young stylists vying for the title, travel and career opportunities. Twelve regional heats running through March and April determine CHAMPION hairdresser Seamus Karam-Whalley, Team 7 Hairdressing, up to 24 fi nalists. The and model Rebecca Leijen. Photo supplied. build up to the fi nal son from clothing icon, cut and colour creativity He says the cut when event will run over two Nom*D is offering a awards to take the title. to plan, however, with days of strenuous activ- chance to work back- The cut has to be com- just minor alterations ity, where only the very stage at the Nom*D pleted within 45 min- to the design he had in best stylists and their Fashion Collection at utes at the live event, mind, and as usual was models will work around this year’s Fashion under the scrutiny of completed with just sec- the clock to create their Week; Colour Creativ- judges and colleagues, onds to spare. individual style. ity Award - a chance so careful planning and He says he was very The grand prize in- to work on a upcoming preparation is required. happy with the result. cludes the coveted YPS fashion shoot for a lead- Colour is applied prior And obviously judges 2008 title and a $5,000 ing fashion magazine; to the event. Michael Beel from Wel- prize package of travel People’s Choice Award - In this case Rebec- lington and Karl Radel and accommodation Headway magazine will ca’s hair was coloured from Dunedin liked the to London, including a give their readers the platinum all over, then new look also. Trade-in deal available on the week’s training at the chance to vote for their toned to an ash blonde Seamus says he want- Masport President 3000 and 4000 mowers prestigious Vidal Sas- preferred choice with and panel work of dark ed that WOW factor, and soon Academy. the winner receiving a blue/rich violet was ap- was inspired by some of Shell Service The runner up re- double page spread in plied. the new looks emerging Station ceives a trip to the Syd- an upcoming edition. Despite all the plan- from Australia. Sloane Street ney Hair Expo. Seamus worked with ning, Seamus says he Already he is planning V.E. Vets X In addition, there STIHL model Rebecca Leijen, only became nervous a new concept for the Shop are three other major a Te Awamutu College when the timer yelled fi nals where he plans to awards: Fashion Focus student, to create his out “You have forty-fi ve create that WOW factor Award - Margi Robert- look, and won both the minutes from…now.” all over again. BETTA Refrigeration

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Colours - Straightenings - Permanent Wave for show jumper Eyelash and Brow tints - Gift Vouchers - Weddings Waikato team reserve gets to clinch national pony club title By Colin Thorsen Monday - Tuesday - Friday Te Awamutu’s Maria Hilhorst went from team reserve to team 20% OFF hero helping Waikato win the on all in salon treatments - from 9am to 5pm inaugural New Zealand Pony Club Teams Championship. The competition, held on the Great New Colours Instore fi nal day of the Horse of the Year Show at Hastings, con- sisted of 11 teams of four riders from throughout New Zealand. HAIR e press Waikato’s line-up of Hilhorst, Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu), 071TC034-08 James Tullett (Matamata) and conveniently located in Jasmine Bayliss (Cambridge) woolworths arcade, sloane st, te awamutu were one of only two teams to Open Mon-Sat/ late night Wed/Thurs 871 5875 make the fi nal round with a total of seven clear rounds out of the eight jumped. In the jump off against Mana- watu West Coast, only one rider from each team was allowed to compete. Hilhorst was chosen as let’s travel Waikato’s representative and she responded magnifi cently under pressure, knocking down only one rail and incurring no time faults. After a ‘very long’ jump off round, Waikato were declared the winners. It was a mighty achievement by the Mooloo team - especially exciting for young Hilhorst, who was initially the team reserve. She and her mount Dabraca- Abra have steadily improved WAIKATO’S two Te Awamutu riders, Maria Hilhorst (left) and throughout the season. Melanie Weal, who played a key role in the Mooloo girls They secured a spot in the winning the NZ Pony Club Teams title. Barbara Thomson photo. The Te Awamutu Courier will be publishing a team with outstanding form TRAVEL FEATURE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8 over the fi rst four days of the cess in the pony show jumping achievement due to the calibre Horse of the Year Show, obtain- classes, recording a brace of of the competitors. ing a fi rst, second, third and fi rsts, a second and a fi fth. The New Zealand Pony Club 086TC045-08 For any enquiries please contact fourth in four out of the six The Horse of the Year Show Teams Championship has been Heather on 871 5151 or 021 521 948 pony show jumping events they is the biggest of its kind in the introduced to the Horse of the entered. southern hemisphere - any Year Show to profi le pony club Melanie Weal also had suc- placing at this event is a huge riders at the highest level.

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Hooked top prize Te Awamutu fi shermen Daniel Kraayvanger and Hamish Flynn had a whale of a time in the Marco Fishing Tournament. On the fi rst day of the tournament Kraayvanger hooked the overall top snapper (2.76kg) aboard Saltshaker, THIS WEEK’S skippered by Flynn, caught out of Tauranga on spot x. The same pair- ing also produced the third best snapper of 2.42kg. They were overall winner for the PECIALS tournament with the most kilograms of fi sh caught - around 15 kgs. They received brilliant prizes, in- cluding a tica 50wide game reel with plus more! rod, tica soft bait set, tica Gemini reel and rod, two fi sh smokers, two S tackle bags, gimbel harness and scoop net. There were 18 boats entered in the inaugural Marco Fishing Tour- nament. You can catch coverage on Bill Hohepa’s fi shing show this Thurs- day night on The Inox Fishing Show Heavy and Extra Duty Wool Carpets Cue TV channel 110 on Sky, and Freeview on channel 23 at 8.30pm, repeated at 2pm this Saturday and Was $189 NOW per L/M 2.30pm Sunday. $139 RIGHT: HAPPY FISHERMEN, Daniel Kraayvanager (right) and Hamish Was $163 NOW $110 per L/M Flynn with their trophy and prize haul. Photo supplied. Was $160 NOW $105 per L/M YOUR LETTERS Was $142 NOW $95 per L/M Crash photo offends PLUS SPECIAL PRICES I am absolutely appalled and Paula was a dear, dear friend ter and sister with a large, on Cavalier furious at your newspaper for to many. loving family and I can only printing the photograph of She was a popular resident hope that this wonderful car- Bremworth the fatal accident on the front of Otorohanga and well known ing family will never see that (ends this week) cover of your Tuesday, March throughout the Waikato and awful picture that was printed 18 edition. King Country due to her awe- in your newspaper. It is totally insensitive and I some talent as an interior am disgusted that you have no designer. Shame on you Te Awamutu compassion for a grieving fam- But most importantly, she Courier. FREE UNDERLAY ily and community. was a wife and mother, daugh- S. HARTY PLUS on Knightsbridge range The all-new Mazda6. Stunning from the start PLUS PRICE BREAKTHROUGH with Solution Dyed Stainproof Nylons for just $119 per L/M (ideal for families with younger children, farm cottages or rentals)

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TE AWAMUTU builder Peter Sullivan looks across town from the fi rst home to be constructed in the Sullivan Homes subdivision on Carlton Street. 0860815AD The fi rst home in the Sullivan Homes subdivision Mr Sullivan says it is one of the few subdivisions in on Carlton Street is nearing completion. the central town area and offers both privacy and an Builder Peter Sullivan says the 2600m2 two-storey easy walk to town. home has been designed by David Peehikura and Nine of the homes have access off Carlton Street, features four bedrooms, a study, living area and up- while two are from Mandeno Street. stairs lounge with expansive views across town. The two sections closest to the Carlton Street “Our clients are very excited about their new home entrance are set to have spec homes built on them, as it is a modern, low maintenance stylish design.” while the remainder are available for the owners to The angular exterior is selcrete plaster and linear have their dream home built. board with woodgrain and carpet fl ooring inside. “They can simply tell us what they would like and The kitchen (created by the Kitchen Studio) has a we can create it for them. We take the hassle out of granite benchtop, streamlined design and plenty of building by doing the while job.” storage space. Mr Sullivan has been a builder for 30 years and The master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe, en- says he still enjoys what he does. suite and a deck (which also has expansive views). “It’s neat to be able to create a home for someone The home has been set up for sound with speak- from start to fi nish. We work closely with our clients ers throughout the house. A spa pool and fencing to make sure they have a home they are completely are yet to be added. happy with.” The home is the fi rst of the 11 house and land For further details or to discuss your options con- packages being offered by Sullivan Homes. tact Sullivan Homes (ph 027 294 5009).

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GOLDEN GIRLS: Te Awamutu Miskicks (only by name) with their gold medals from the South Pacifi c Masters Games. Back row, from left: Graham Smith (coach), Chris Kraavanger, Louise Harris, Diane Collins, Tess Smith, Janis James, Amanda Broom, Lani Guilford; middle row: Pixie Tims (captain), Donna Moxon, Julie Plastow, Yvette Stenson. Front row: Heather Lukin, Natalie Gaskill, Sue Gregg, Janine Lough. Photo supplied. By Colin Thorsen with a gold medal. fi ed for the semi-fi nals with a Te Awamutu Miskicks women’s “She was rapt and wanted to 2-2 draw against Wellington soccer team dedicated their gold know the exact run down of each and wins over South Auckland medal winning performance at and every game we played - and Allsorts 4-0 and Tauranga 1-0. the South Pacifi c Masters Games we explained it all step by step,” Their only hiccup on day one was DR200SE TROJAN to stroke victim Allison Surtees. quipped Tims. a 1-0 loss to Melville. Surtees, a regular team mem- The ‘soccer mad’ lass from Mid- Their semi-fi nal against Wel- dlesborough is making a remark- ber, was hospitalised just before lington was a torrid affair, with able recovery from what was a no quarter given. the tournament started in Ham- severe stroke. ilton. The two evenly matched teams Surtees turned up at the wom- were locked at 2-2 at fulltime “We wanted to dedicate the en’s team practise last week, and were still inseperable at the whole tournament to her - win- aided by only a walking stick, to ning gold was a fantastic bonus,” catch up with everyone. end of extra time. team coach Graham Smith told She still has a long battle back The result was then decided the Courier. to full fi tness but is approaching on penalties, which the Miskicks The Games offi cials handed the challenge with the same de- won 5-4 to face Tauranga in the out an extra gold medal to the termination she showed on the fi nal. Miskicks as Surtees’ name was soccer fi eld. Neither of the fi nalists could on the offi cial team list. The Miskicks team comprised break the deadlock until well That night team captain Pixie players from Te Awamutu, into the second half when Natalie Tims and team-mate Sue Gregg Matamata and Claudelands Gaskill (Matamata) volleyed paid her a surprise visit at Rovers clubs. home an ‘absolute screamer’ to Waikato Hospital to present her The composite team quali- clinch gold for the Miskicks.

Sports off to fl yer TF125 MUDBUG Te Awamutu Sports made a fl ying start to their Bird cleared the ball effectively and was a con- 2008 Waikato premier club rugby season white- stant danger with his snipping runs. washing Hinuera 36-0. A feature of the fi rst half was the appearance of Be in quick to grab one of these much loved kiwi icons - designed The most pleasing aspect of the victory for Te Chiefs’ and Waikato prop Nathan White, making and built for New Zealand farms. Stocks are limited, pricing includes GST. Awamutu Sports’ coaches Kerry Eynon and Joe his comeback following back surgery. Offers must end March 31 2008 or while stocks last. Edwards was keeping the home team scoreless He looked fi t, enthusiastic and was his usual Finance to approved purchases, normal credit and lending criteria apply. on day one of the Ron Crawford Memorial Trophy tower of strength at scrum time. preliminary round. More importantly, he got through his fi rst 40 064TC038-08 Newcomer Carl Finlay was most impressive at minutes with no problems and seems certain blindside fl anker on his premier debut, scoring a try and deservedly taking out player of the day. to get another run against University at Albert He was never far from the ball all night (they Park next Saturday. played Friday night at Wealleans Park) and his Te Awamutu Sports scored two fi rst half tries intensity rubbed off on the rest of a pack, who out to Finlay and Keiran Ramage, while Ray Stowe, muscled their opposites. Ryan Meacheam and Daniel Guijer scored in the 132 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu - PHONE 871 3079 All the good work up front was capitalised on by second half. the astute kicking and option taking of halfback Tangohau had a good night with his boot, land- www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Johnny Bird and fi rst fi ve Waylon Tangohau. ing four conversions and a penalty. McDONALD’S KIHIKIHI SPEEDWAY KIHIKIHI DOMAIN SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH 2008 GATES OPEN AT 11AM, RACING AT 1PM •MCPHERSON CONTRACTING LTD - KING COUNTRY STOCKCAR CHAMPIONSHIP •VALVOLINE - SALOON TEAMS SERIES • KING COUNTRY - STREETSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP •FINAL - KIHIKIHI VS ROTORUA PRODUCTION SALOONS SUPPORTING CLASSES MINISPRINTS, MINISTOCKS PRICE $15 - Adults, $30 - Family Race Day Information: Ph (07) 871 3333 on race days or visit us on www.kihikihispeedway.co.nz

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PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Hohepas make Pirongia XI end season national teams with fl ourish By Colin Thorsen nals. Rising Te Awamutu touch star Nelson went on to beat Manawatu Pirongia ended their Waikato Valley cricket sea- Chyna Hohepa is fast following in 4-3 in the fi nal, while Waikato had son on a high note beating Otorohanga with three her more illustrious sister Carla’s to settle for third. balls to spare in a high scoring 20/20 match. footsteps. Carla Hohepa was one of the The 20/20 format, to decide seventh and eighth The 18-year-old played her way stand out players for the Waikato placings, was agreed by both teams due to rugby into the New Zealand Under-21 open women’s team. and soccer commitments later that afternoon. team at the national championships Waikato met Canterbury in the Otorohanga posted a competitive 175/6 with C. in Wanganui. fi nal, with Hohepa scoring a brace Keelia (64), four sixes, fi ve fours, the main con- Chyna was named in a 20-strong of tries to give the Mooloo girls a tributor. He was ably supported by Dean Roberts (49) and Leighton Parsons (31). squad to prepare for the Youth 2-0 lead. Derek Everaarts claimed two wickets for Les World Cup in Wellington, January, Canterbury weathered the storm, 2009. Harrison Transport Ltd Pirongia. then scored four unanswered tries Pirongia were struggling at 31/3 from six overs, She will attend training camps to win 4-2 for their eighth consecu- throughout the year, hoping to make then 55/4 after nine overs. tive national title. the team of 14 for the World Cup. Richard Douch (80), three sixes, nine fours, and Her form at the nationals was out- Waikato’s only other loss (besides Andrew MacPherson (42no) combined in a 110 standing, either scoring or setting losing to Canterbury) was to Coun- run partnership off just 10 overs to set the team up tries in all the Waikato under-21 ties in pool play. up for victory with fi ve wickets in hand. team’s games. They avenged the loss, beating Pick of the Otorohanga bowlers was S. Mouat Waikato won all their pool games Counties in the semi-fi nal. with 2-15. against Auckland, Wellington, Coun- Carla Hohepa has made the New Both teams have entered the annual Waikato ties and Bay of Plenty. Zealand open women’s team for the Valley six-a-side tournament this coming week- Their only loss was to the eventual Trans Tasman test series against end and have organised two friendly matches winners, Nelson 4-3, in the semi-fi - Australia in November. tomorrow evening at Pirongia.

NEW ZEALAND U21 touch representative Chyna Hohepa pictured playing for Joy’s Bar K1 in Te Awamutu Sports Touch Module’s division one championship fi nal against SKWAH at Albert Park earlier this month. 0860819AD Bowling season of memorable highs for Gibson There appears to be no ending to Betty Gibson’s golden summer at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. The junior champion, who caused a boilover also winning the open singles, has now won the women’s handicap singles. She beat Margaret Littlewood 18-17 in the fi - nal, making the most of her fi ve handicap start by scoring on 10 of the 21 ends. Gibson’s other scalps were Ske McLiesh, Helen Anderson and Littlewood, again, in an earlier round. Littlewood had wins over Gay Bastion and Anderson. Laurie Greenaway clinched the senior men’s singles title with a 21-13 win over Rod Benton. The semi-fi nals saw Greenaway oust Noel Greenaway 21-18, while Benton eliminated Derek Yates 21-20 after 23 ends. John Apeldoorn skipped his team of Ruth Hold- en, Betty Gibson and Majorie Fox to victory in the closed tournament, sponsored by Te Awamutu Carpet & Curtain Court. The runners-up were John Jones, Keith John- son, Ath Nadin and Doris Barrass. Third place went to the three-strong team of Tom Nadin, Lorna Blackstock and Lois Knight. Kanters, Young top combo The sizzling heat brought the best out in the women’s fi eld contesting the Nancy McCormick foursomes at Pirongia Golf Club. Kitty Kanters (66) and Sue Young (68) were the victors with a combined 134 net. The runners-up were Jill Webber (63) and Rosemary Collinson Smith (72) on 135. Third place went to Denise Goile (63.5) and Ann O’Halloran (73.5) with 137. Twos were recorded by Jillian Reekes and Eileen Campbell. Waters shoots 62 Ann Waters headed some outstanding scor- ing with 62 net on women’s club day at ASB Te Awamutu Golf Club. Waters took out both the bronze I section of the Kelly & Bryant sponsored LGU and the bronze scramble. The silver LGU was won by Raewyn Coleman with 68 net, while Evelyn Dowthwaite annexed the bronze II LGU with 66. Dowthwaite’s also won the Mason Shield with a two round stableford score of 87 points, on a countback from Shirley Clements. Silver, net scramble: M Johnson 63, J Bisley 67, R Cole- man 68. Bronze: A Waters 62, E Dowthwaite 66, R Green 67, S Lord, D Hall 69. The only two was recorded by June Gillespie. 086TC044-08 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 PAGE 19 Formal RAFFLES TO LET TO LET BUSINESS SUPER GARAGE SALE PROPERTIES FOR Formal THREE bedroom DEALS SLOANE Street, At SALE COMMERCIAL build- Bartrums, continuous TE AWAMUTU ing, 400m², 150 house, single garage, AUTO Notices fully fenced, close to during business SUNNY three bedroom MUNICIPAL BAND Jack Russell Drive. school, no pets, bond TRANS servicing hours. Everything home, plus 125m² EASTER RAFFLE Phone Gary on and refs required, every 50,000km, must go. workshop on 1 DEATH NOTICES 871-7146. First Prize : $280p/w. Phone (07) Stuart Law Ltd. 1/3acres, Pirongia Vil- 38C Blue Club - 846-1550 or (021) 258- Phone 871-6426. lage. View at BRADSTREET - FLATMATE wanted, VEHICLES D Gane 3332. TradeMe or Phone Jack Stanton. On Second Prize : $110 p/w, including BOATS FOR SALE WANTED 872-8128. March 23, 2008, Reg 88D Black Heart - power, phone and TIDY three bedroom No 617977, 2nd S Harvey internet, must be house with double ALUMINIUM boat, A1 Service TENDERS NZEF. Passed away working. Phone Erin lockup garage, close Ramco Challenger, Thanks to all for to dairy factory and peacefully. Dearly (021) 718-066. 3.8mtrs, 1993, 50hp Wanted - ELECTRICIANS, villa your support. park. No dogs $225 loved husband and Johnson motor, very DEAD CARS house to be re-wired, friend of Eileen. Much p/w. Phone 871-9934. LANDLORDS safe and reliable, seeling registered loved and respected Best Dollars PERSONAL $12,000 ono. Phone electricians quotes. father of Margaret Wishing your property TO LET Eddy 870-2380. Phone (021) 834-248. and Graeme Osborne, to be managed by a PHONE James Two Bedroom Homes Bruce and Di, Allan recognised professional? CARAVANS & and Heather, Don and Parlane, Solicitor, 224/4 Puniu Road WANTED KNOWN 870-4991. TENANTS Get th Adele, and Jean and TRAILERS at c Needing help finding $200 p/w ar Kevin Berquist. outa accommodation which 324/1 Rewi Street TRAILER, Aros Bros, the SASH WINDOWS Special Grandad of SPIRITUAL Devel- re suits your needs? $200 p/w excellent condition, Help!! Lindsay, the late opment Course, Ph 870-2200 1468A Rewi Street registered, $800. do you have the Grayson, Rachel, presented by Jill Contact Francene Phone 870-5254. Te Awamutu or Nicola, Claire, Kim, Smith, April 5 $230 p/w knowledge to repair on 871-7146, 0800 CAR DUMP Amy, Adam, Marc, and 6. Book now, ZEPHER Caravan, Sash Windows?? Mobile Three Bedroom 109TC201/07 Matthew, Sarah and www.awarenesscorne 3.8mtrs, 1984, two Please phone 870-6550 (027) 289-3952 Homes Jess and Great r.co.nz. Phone 887- berth, hot and cold evenings Grandfather of Re- 1661 (07) 823-6287 a/h 72 Tainui Terrace shoer, cassett toilet, becca. A service for Waipa Property $320 p/w dual power, 12 volt

Jack will be held at St FOR HIRE Link Ltd. MREINZ Four Bedroom and 230 volt and gas WORK WANTED Andrews Presbyterian Homes microwave, dual Church, Mutu Street, fridge, awning, very Te Awamutu today, SAFE ‘N’ SOUND 101 Bond Road tidy, $12,000 ono. $300 p/w Phone Eddy 870-2380. BBOBCATOBCAT Wednesday March 26, STORAGE Owner at 1.00pm. Followed Contact :
perator by private cremation. Electric Security Fence Rachel Hogben FRUIT AND VEGE O Communications to
24/7 access (027) 488-8136 Trevor the Bradstreet family,
Camera and patrolled office : (07)871-8700 FOR SALE Peters

179TC213-07 C/- P O Box 137, Te surveillance GHERKINS still avail- 002727 515515 65196519 Awamutu please. Phone able, picking daily. Te Awamutu Funeral (0274) 407-101 0077 887171 11971971 Phone 870-5285. Services. FDANZ and or 871-7885 Rosetown Bobcat Ltd Griefcare. or a/hrs 871-2171 GRAZING EMMETT - Joyce Proud to be Locally SPORTS NOTICES FOR SALE AVAILABLE TREE WORK (nee Curie). Dearly owned and operated CHOPPED GRAZING available - Felling loved wife of the late - Pruning for 75 yearling heifers David Emmett. Much FIREWOOD, 6x4’ $50. 235TC207/07 STUDIO Unit, $160 for one year. Prefer - Removal loved mother of Wilf TO LET Phone 871-3301. - Stump Grinding and Margaret p/w. Great location, Jerseys. Bay of Plenty quiet. Call Erin (021) FIREWOOD area. Phone Trev Call Dennis Clements Emmett, Liz and Gavin Hockly. A1 SELF 718-066. 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - (027) 483-4933. TOTAL TREE CARE Grandma to Blair and ENTRY FORMS $290 delivered. Phone Phone 871-5221 Megan, Martyn and STORAGE TE AWAMUTU (07) 873-9190 eve- LIVESTOCK FOR Te Awamutu Owned New facility, many for the nings, mobile (021) Candice, Kylee and SELF STORAGE SALE and Operated Leif, Cameron, sizes, good rates, SELF STORAGE Te Awamutu Basketball 617-349. security and 7 From $17 p/w Winter League are now EIGHT brown shaver Hayden and Duncan. day access. 24hr access FIREWOOD Loved Great available by ringing chickens, all laying, Phone 871-6164 Camera Surveillance SPLIT clean Mac, Grandma to Ashlee, PH: (07) 856-7584 Keri-Lyn Rangi $80. Phone 870-5254. Cody, Malachi and or (0274) 783 085 Gum or Poplar, $60 or (027) 608-1749 on 870-5467 m³. Phone 872-1704. WEANER pigs for Josiah. A memorial Entries close April 4, 2008 sale. Phone 870-2266. service will be held at TRAILER 11.30am at Ingestre PUBLIC NOTICES SIX by four, good con- Street Bible Church, MEETINGS LIVESTOCK Need help? dition, new registra- Saturday March 29, Te Awamutu’s WANTED Phone: (07) 871-3176 2008. Dempsey & TE AWAMUTU tion and WOF. $550. 282TC210-07 Phone (07) 870-1739. Forrest, NZIFH, FARMERS & CRAFTS MARKET WOMEN’S AC PETFOODS Wanganui. All Exterior Cleaning is on this Saturday, REFUGE - Now Buying ENGAGEMENTS Nga Maunga Hei Johnny Nelson Kakahu Horses March 29 WASHBRIGHT FOR SALE UNDER 0800-DOWNCOW MITCHELL - 8.30 am - 1.00 pm St John’s Church ANNUAL GENERAL POWELL. George MEETING $50 MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN and Denise Powell of grounds, Arawata Street. TREATMENT Will be held RAM, three years old, MILK Te Awamutu, are Fresh Produce, preserves, plants,
natural skincare products, a huge Wednesday March 26, $30. Phone 871-7683. Low pressure pleased to finally an- Any surplus milk
nounce the engage- range of crafts and food. 6.30pm THREE burner gas Coloursteel roofs ment of their eldest craft BBQ, no bottle, wanted for calves.
Roof spray, Tiles and MARKET DAY SPECIALS at the Te Awamutu daughter, Sophia to Information Centre $40. Phone 871-8923. Decromastic Clothing and books stall in hall - 50 cents each Phone Deb Kirkham Stuart, youngest son 871-4815 or
Rotary clean, pavers, of Violet and the late GARAGE SALE - this market day driveways, footpaths James Mitchell of (027) 4901-007 George Street Op Shop Open SPORTS NOTICES
Commercial buildings Scotland. ‘Come where your customers are’ BLUCK CUP SELL IT Phone (027) 476-3347 DIAMOND TODAY! or 871-7389 WEDDINGS TE AWAMUTU CONTRACT BUSINESS HOUSE BRIDGE CLUB RELAY CARNIVAL THIS IS EXTERIOR house YOUR SPOT! cleaning. Phone Ultra McKAIN - CLARKE Thursday March 27, 2008 On Easter Saturday, LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE PHONE 871-5151 Clean 871-6662 today! March 27, 1948, Lloyd BEGINNERS LESSONS at Trust Waikato Events Centre and Ngaire were mar- Entries on the night - 5.30pm to 6.00pm FOR SALE ried in Hamilton, by Do you enjoy playing cards? Entry forms Te Awamutu Events Centre Pastor Cyril Cooney. Still two Cobs after 60 Have you ever thought you might Contact Murray 871-3381 or 870-2618 a/h years together. like to play Bridge? Ages - ??? to 90 + FOUND We are having a series of 10 weekly lessons PINK and grey budgie, Commencing Thursday March 27, 2008 TE AWAMUTU NOW OPEN! in Whitmore Street, 7.00 pm at our Clubrooms BADMINTON CLUB 115/3 Hazelmere Crescent Kihikihi. Phone 870- 888 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu 6638. Phone/Fax 871-7587 Cost : $20.00 for 10 lessons (includes notes) OPENING NIGHT • Cups and Trophies • Medals All Welcome RAFFLES 7.30 pm, Wednesday, March 26 • Signs • Watch batteries Contacts: Bruce Owen 871-3400 FUN TOURNAMENT • Key Cutting TE AWAMUTU Cro- Freda Ross 871-6213 PLUS quet Club - $150 Pet- MEMBERS A PLATE PLEASE Come along, have a go - learn a great game Te Awamutu’s largest range of rol, M Rankin, 2nd G Venue: YMI Stadium - Palmer Street Richmond. Support Check out our website! homebrew supplies and equipment. Enquiries to Paul : (07) 873-8712 New - liqueur kits - just add vodka! much appreciated. www.contactbridge.net/teawamutu PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED FARM WORK SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT ATTENTION Farm- WANTED VACANT ers, Farm houses LAWN preparation, FULL TIME POSITION hoeing, sowing and AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCED need a spruce up spray painter, imme- Our leading contracting company before the 1st June? maintenance. Phone Exterior Cleaning Terry 870-1414. FENCING diate start. Phone has a full time position available Then call Dave Rowe 871-7885. Moss, Mould and Algae Top Job for the following: Painter and Decorator Houses, Roofs, Driveways, now on (07) 873-1777 MEATEATER Competitive Rates SECURITY Officers - Cobbles etc also External are needed! Gain this Bulldozer Operator or (027) 290-8776. Fly and Spider Repellent. HOMEKILLS LTD (07) 873-6593 or (021) 780-105 NZQA approved If you are competent, experienced in the rural BOBCAT and truck Ask about our worry free qualification by corre- hire, section, drive- ‘keep it clean’ Killing and industry and are willing to work then ring processing FENCING spondence free of way clearing, sand, all year round programme. charge. Student al- CORBOY EARTHMOVERS LIMITED metal and topsoil For your Free quote Phone 871-9995 FARM - Residential - Phone 871-1803 or (027)493-0897 Lifestyle, for all your lowance may apply. supplies. Phone Tony Phone Phone 0800-800-043. 871-9582 or (021) 154- 0800 GO SOFTWASH fencing requirements, 2322. 0800-467-638 MORTGAGE experience and qual- SENIOR STYLIST Fax (07) 848-1702 BROKER ity guaranteed. Phone LEGAL EXECUTIVE CAR PROBLEMS a/h Tui 871-7205 (07) 827-1849 or (027) Angelique Salon is NZMBA 473-0001. seeking a senior stylist HOW convenient is [email protected] Full-Time Position this? Tyre and Tune www.softwash.co.nz to join their team in Phone Christine their new premises. Centre tyres, WOF, 871-3176 FENCING Garth O’Brien & Associates are seeking an servicing, all me- Warm and friendly experienced Legal Executive to join their busy (021) 545-302
New and Repair chanical work under HOME REPAIRS & atmosphere. legal firm.
Yards one roof, 21 Bond MAINTENANCE HOURS AND PAY The successful Applicant will need to be experi- PC PROBLEMS?
Road. Phone 871-3267. Building, Decks, Electric NEGOTIABLE enced in all aspects of conveyancing and be: NO fix, no fee, local IT Fences etc Also casual farm work CLARKE’S professional available Phone Ann
Able to manager files and author own work Painting Phone Thomas 871-6549 CARPET Basic Landscaping for on site repairs, through to completion (07) 871-1561 9.00 - 3.00 CLEANING Waterblasting upgrades and trouble
Confident meeting with clients to all levels shooting, PC and Lap- UNDERSOWING
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Well organised and efficient not to”. Phone (07)
(027) 280-0790 827-1849 or mobile A team player, will to assist other staff when or 871-4930 (027) 473-0001. required We aim to please HOUSE PLUMBING Applicants should apply by mail or email CLEANING AFFORDABLE RATES FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED and attach a copy of their CV DRAINAGE Gardening - Phone Colin Please address applications to: anything considered (027) 498-9022 Garth O’Brien & Associates No job too big REASONABLE RATES or 870-6244 anytime DAIRY ASSISTANT or too small - P O Box 79 Phone Lynda Person required to help manager and Te Awamutu WE DO IT ALL! 870-4486 RED BINS LTD owner on 470 cow low input farm, midway [email protected] Phone 870-6244 or or (027) 443-7471. Otorohanga and Te Awamutu. Colin (027) 498-9022 MINI SKIP HIRE

1.8m³ and 3.6m³ Opportunity given to manage one herd GIB-STOPPING and LADY Same day delivery when ready. Comfortable three bedroom painting. Quality Experienced in house available. June 1, 2008 start. workmanship. Devine Office Administration Phone Finishers, phone 871- Reception Murray Bain Please phone with two phone references ; 7885. Customer Service 871-8996 Paul and Dianne White HANDYMAN work requires 30-40 hours (07) 873-0736 and lawns. Phone work per week 870-2222. Please phone RETAINING WALLS HERD MANAGER BAR MANAGER LAWNS and More. (027) 270-8180 RESIDENTIAL FENCING and leave a message The Redoubt is a busy and dynamic workplace. Phone 870-2222. SECURITY FENCING REQUIRED We are currently looking for a competent Free Quotes Permanent position to assist sharemilker on STOCK SALES 0800-158-648 and hard working bar manager, with a 440 cow farm. Would suit an enthusiastic passion for the hospitality industry, person/couple who are keen to to join our management team. TRUCK progress within the industry. Willing to provide training SIX wheeler tip truck • June 1 start for hire, experienced for the right individual. TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE • Must be experienced and able to work driver/operator. If you enjoy working with people, unsupervised Thursday, March 27th - 11.00 am Phone (07) 827-1849 developing your hospitality knowledge, or (027) 473-0001. • A partner to relief milk an advantage but not a working a variety of hours and training and Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, necessity. Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu • inspiring other staff, forward your CV to: WAIKATO Three bedroom cottage, One km from Sale Comprising. excellent country Primary School. The Redoubt Bar and Eatery CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexandra Street 11.00 am Prime & Boners Phone Ross and Rachel Te Awamutu 10 Fat Cattle Discount for or contact Bridie or Lylie 150 Boners multiple bookings - (07) 873-7266 or (027) 270-4811 on 871-4768 for further details friends, family Store Cattle and neighbours SITUATIONS VACANT 10 Potter Bulls Part time positions and for FREE QUOTE call 20 2yr str & hfrs Door Person also required 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs Patrick 0800-151-885 SALES ASSISTANT 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves JEWELLERY SENIOR 20 Prime lambs WANTED Interiors Fixed Term 30 Store Lambs to decorate. We specialise in painting, 20 four day calves We are seeking a Senior Sales Assistant wallpapering and to join our Te Awamutu team. 12.00 noon High BW and Budget Cows spray painting. Phone 100 High BW M.T Cows Dave Rowe Painter The position is full time Monday to Friday 30 I/c Budget Cows and Decorator on and alternate Saturday mornings, (07) 873-1777 or for a period of three months to A/c Client (027) 290-8776. cover an extended leave situation. 25 I/c Fres x cows This position may be extended for up to Calving August - fully recorded WATERBLASTING - Phone Ultra Clean nine months on a full or part time basis. All enquiries to: 871-6662 today! As we are a busy retail and repair store, Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 applicants will require a proven Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 WINDOWS cleaned by background in sales, excellent customer Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 the experts. Phone service, the ability and desire to Andy Transom 078706059 0275 965 142 Ultra Clean 871-6662. continually up-skill in product and market knowledge and have a LIVESTOCK WANTED wicked sense of humour. Apply in writing with a copy of your CV to:

BONER COWS WANTED 080TC203-08 Kirsty Walker, Beamish Gemtime Jeweller, Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment PO Box 88, Te Awamutu Close date: April 4, 2008 Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls

Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LIFEGUARDS PART TIME POSITION : LIVE ADULT Dental Chairside Assistant An exciting opportunity exists for people with exceptional customer service skills, CHAT National Beef Month Experience not essential - Bovine Savings! to work as LIFEGUARDS at the Hot! Explicit! Naughty! must be able to work flexible hours, TE AWAMUTU EVENTS CENTRE GOT COWSThe Cow Feeding TO Solution SELL? In worldwide agricultural markets, Brown Feed Companies has an 80-year approximately 15 hours per week. (0900) 73-543 Kiwi Babes tradition of quality in developing products for the dairy, beef, poultry and swine industries. Pigmenters, preservatives, enzymes and surfactants remain major We are looking for individuals who : DO YOU WANTproducts within ourTO livestock feedBUY divisions as well COWS?as grain treatment products Please send CV and written application to: (0900) 88-200 Asian Chicks and inhibitors. As part of National Beef Month, send in this rebate to receive a
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Applications close Friday, April 4, 2008

Bus and Coach Drivers Required

We currently have positions available for full time, part time and casual drivers at our busy Te Awamutu Depot. Go Bus is Waikato’s leading transport provider of School, urban, tour and charter buses. Ideally applicants would hold “P” class endorsement however other applicants will be considered. Please send CV or apply to: GO BUS Te Awamutu PO Box 123 Te Awamutu or phone 871 -6373

086TC202-08 John Pye ; Manager

BRANCH MANAGER TE AWAMUTU Required to effectively manage an experienced team by showing initiative and delivery on customer requirements.

The routine accountabilities of the role are to Have you got something for maintain high levels of customer service, working environment, presentation and stock control. SALE worth under $50? Previous experience in managing people in a customer service environment YES! - You can advertise would be an advantage.

Challenges include prioritising and meeting it with us for FREE! deadlines, resolving customer issues Conditions do apply. and successfully managing people.

Register your interest with your CV via email to: [email protected] or call Rory on (021) 841-575. Phone (07) 871-5151

FREE UNDER $50 ADVERTISING Our conditions: ~ Advertisement must be submitted on original coupon, adds received on photocopies will no longer be printed. JOHN HAWORTH ~ For Sale items only. BETTA ELECTRICAL ~ Item value MUST be advertised for “less than $50.” OFFICE / SALESPERSON ~ No more than 10 words per advertisement. RECEPTIONIST ~ Limit one advertisement per person. A vacancy has arisen in our company for the ~ Coupon only valid to residents - no Trade/Commercial advertising. above position. Applicants applying for H2O Management is a progressive and this position need to be capable of: innovative company that is looking for 2 1 3 4 General office procedures including: a receptionist to work at the Te Awamutu Events Centre.
Wages
Invoicing and statements Key Attributes Required: 5 6 7 8
Excellent computer and organisational skills
Customer focused, sale and service orientated
Pleasant telephone and customer service
Attention to detail and use of initiative manner
Honesty, reliability, flexibility, positive attitude 9 10
Be able to work within a team
Typing, computer and cash handling skills PHONE Hours of work : Hours of work would be permanent shift work including weekends. Monday - Friday : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday (flexible) : 9.00 am - 12.00 noon Name: ...... Please send CV to: Address: ...... Please send your CV to: Heather Kumm, Betta Electrical Te Awamutu Events Centre ...... PO Box 56 Cnr Mahoe Street and Selwyn Lane Phone: ...... Te Awamutu TE AWAMUTU NB: Forms can be posted to Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu, or advertisers can bring coupon into our offi ce at 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Enquries to John - Phone (027) 495-2391 Applications close on Friday, April 4, 2008 PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 CINEMA SCENE

H.I.M. playing live

Te Awamutu Courier and Since the band’s fi rst album in CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) give 1997, H.I.M. has steadily risen readers the chance to celebrate to the higher echelons of success H.I.M. playing Auckland’s Pow- worldwide with their gothic- erstation on Monday, March 31 tinged, atmospheric hard rock, by winning a copy of their latest self-described as ‘love metal’. album ‘Venus Doom’. They are the fi rst band from The show features support Finland to sell over 500,000 from The Bleeders. records in the US; have hit the H.I.M. are set to return to top 20 across Europe, America, Godszone touring what is being Australasia and recently com- proclaimed as their ‘heaviest, pleted a tour with Metallica. discovers their are civilizations be- creepiest, and sexiest’ album It’s both an all ages event and 10,000 BC yond their own and that mankind’s yet. R18 upstairs with a bar. Don’t In a remote mountain tribe, the reach is far greater than they ever H.I.M.’s sixth studio album miss this one! Tickets from Tick- young hunter D’Leh has found his knew. ‘Venus Doom’ is the follow up leap forward for the band and a etmaster. heart’s passion - the beautiful Evo- At each encounter the group is to the platinum selling ‘Dark toughening-up of their sound. To be in to win simply put let. joined by other tribes who have been Light’ (which most will remem- Check out ‘The Kiss Of Dawn’, your name, address and daytime But when a band of mysterious attacked by the slave raiders, turn- ber for the awesome single ‘Bleed Well’ and ‘Passion’s Kill- contact number on the back of a warlords raid his village and kidnap ing D’Leh’s once-small band into an ‘Killing Loneliness’ as well as ing Floor’ and you’ll soon get standard sized envelope, address Evolet, D’Leh leads a small group of army. ‘Vampire Heart’ and ‘(Rip Out the drift! it to the ‘H.I.M. CD Competition’ hunters to pursue the warlords to Driven by destiny, the unlikely The) Wings Of A Butterfl y’), It’s the ideal precursor to what and make sure it reaches our of- the end of the world to save her. warriors must battle prehistoric and demonstrates a signifi cant is set to be a ripper of a show. fi ce by 5pm next Tuesday. As they venture into unknown predators while braving the harsh- Win Los Muertos CD lands for the fi rst time, the group est elements. Te Awamutu Courier and Screamed She Loved Me’ their set CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) give will rock you till you drop. By their readers the chance to celebrate own admission this is an onslaught Los Muertos opening for The of true, raw aggression to shake Bleeders at Hamilton’s Diggers down the complacent masses and Bar on Friday, April 11 by winning the post-emo cynicism consuming a copy of their self-titled debut current musical trends. Wonderful, not-to-be-missed, CD. Eqwanox supported legendary Also on the bill is Eqwanox. Smashing Pumpkins front man World Cinema Features: Los Muertos are the product of Billy Corgan in only their fourth INTO THE WILD M the fusion of diverse musical line- gig, have guested at Smokefree WED 7.45, THU & FRI 7.35, age resulting in an amalgamated Rockquests, organised their own SAT 7.40, SUN 5.45 sound of punk hardcore, metal and gigs and played with a host of other rock. Their self titled debut release top kiwi bands. They rounded off AFTER THE WEDDING M is a mixture of soaring guitars, crushing break- last year competing in the National Final of the SAT 5.30, SUN 3.30 M downs and driving riffs combined with socially World Battle of the Bands after taking out both the G aware and politically minded lyrics. First single local and Waikato/ BOP Regional fi nals. They are Spoon Fed is a ripper. currently working on their debut album which con- And where better to catch them than at Diggers tains 10 stellar tracks including Killing Time, Out- Bar supporting the Bleeders - the current kings of side, Rock Bottom and Guess I’m Still Alive. Their NZ punk/hardcore rock and roll doing what they do punk/ grunge tinged rock sound is a universal crowd best - playing to their mates. Their ethos has always pleaser. They are also proud supporters of the Child WED 10.00 & 5.45, THU 5.45, been the same - go to a Bleeders gig or buy a CD Cancer Foundation, assisting in the running of the FRI 10.00 & 5.45, SAT 7.50, SUN 5.40 and you are one of the gang - no question. Back to Fill The House tickets project which sees tickets to satisfy the groundswell of demand from ever loyal shows made available to allow CCF families some 10,000 B.C. M fans and fresh from support gigs with AFI, Avenged valuable time out. WED, THU & FRI 8.10, SAT 1.30 & 6.00, Sevenfold, Alexisonfi re and H.I.M., they are a band This will be a show to die for. The Bleeders are SUN 1.45 & 6.15 on a roll. back - it’s party time! Tickets $15 at the door. Be ELSA & FRED With popular early singles ‘A Bleeding Heart’, ‘All there!! RUN FAT BOY RUN M That Glitters’ and ‘So Lonely’ being followed up by To be in to win simply put your name, address WED & FRI 10.30, SAT 1.25, SUN 11.25 WED, THU & FRI 8.20, SAT 1.40 & 5.50, ‘Out of Time’, ‘The Kill’, ‘Nightmares’, ‘Silhouettes’ and daytime contact number on the back of a SUN 11.30 & 3.40 and ‘Night Sky’ and their new self titled CD issuing standard sized envelope, address it to the ‘Los ATONEMENT M SAT 3.20, SUN 1.20 forth with ‘The Black Muertos CD Competition’ and make sure it reach- JUMPER M Widow Creeps’ and ‘She es our offi ce by 5pm next Tuesday. KITE RUNNER M SAT 4.20, FINAL SUN 6.05 for WED 10.15 & 5.50, FRI 10.15, Weekly SAT 8.00, SUN 11.20 P.S. I LOVE YOU Women SAT 3.35, SUN 3.50 R13 Ladies of Te Awamutu 27 DRESSES PG THU & FRI 6.00, SAT 3.45, SUN 1.35 TThursday,hursday, MarchMarch 2727th 99.45am.45am DEATH AT A FUNERAL M St John Ambulance WED 6.00, THU & FRI 5.50, Safety & first aid for SAT 6.20, SUN 4.10 infants and children JUNO M Venu e: Te Awamutu WED 6.05, THU & FRI 5.55, Bible Chapel SAT 4.40, SUN 2.10 086TC021-08 Phone: Sally Shierlaw ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS G 870 2074 SAT 2.40, SUN 12.00 Come along - we’d love to see you!

A gold coin donation is DRILLBIT TAYLOR PG appreciated to help WED 5.55 & 7.50, THU & FRI 6.05 & 8.00, cover costs 086TC022-08 WED 8.00, THU & FRI 7.50, SAT 2.20, 6.10 & 8.20, SUN 11.50, 1.55 & 4.00 Licensed CRECHE available SAT 8.10, SUN 5.55

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PAGE 24 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Published by Te Awamutu Courier, a division of APN New Zealand Limited, at 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu.