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BY COLIN THORSEN I had the Former and Te Awa- pleasure‘ of mutu Peace Cup halfback Peter playing against Hollinshead says Sir Colin Meads Colin three or was not only a great rugby player, he was a great bloke. four times in the One of the most respected men 1960s. What ever to grace an All Black jersey impressed me passed away in after a long battle with pancreatic can- years down the cer. track was the “I had the pleasure of playing great man’s against Colin three or four times in the 1960s. What impressed me attention for years down the track was the names. He would great man’s attention for names, talk to anyone. he would talk to anyone,” Hollinshead told the Courier. — Peter Hollinshead’ “The last time I saw him was a couple of years ago at the Cam- bridge Race Trials. I hadn’t seen him for years, yet he came and sat down beside me and asked ‘How are you going Peter’.” “His horse and mine were in TC110613SP15B the same trial. His won and went SIR Colin Meads on to win two or three races, so Sir planting a tree to Colin got one back on me after our commemorate the Te Awamutu Peace Cup rugby Ohaupo RFC 125th team of 1967 had pipped his King jubilee in 2013 with Country rep-laden Waitete side Brian Matthews, Peter with a late Bill Birtwistle try in an Bloodworth and Rod epic encounter at Albert Park.” Fisher. Hollinshead said it was like playing in those days. Waitete had around 12 KC reps, including Colin and Stan Meads, and Te Awamutu has never had so many Waikato repre- sentatives. “It was the toughest game any of our players ever played in. Our pack was much smaller than theirs. I will never forget that day our forwards (Robin O’Neill, Link Quarrie, Graham ‘Gumpy’ Kay, Keith Tickelpenny, John Turney, Eddie Baker, Hec Martin, Dave Baker, Mike Daly) locked horns with those greats.” Hollinshead said he was lucky to recall anything about the game TC210509DT01 / TC011209CA01 after fielding an ‘up and under’ NEW ZEALAND’S greatest All Black Colin Meads took time out from the PGG Wrighton IHC Calf Scheme 25th birthday celebrations in just as he was hit by tough as teak 2009 to throw a footy about with a few of the youngsters — and a few months later, as Sir Colin Meads, hung out with journalist James Stan Meads. He would have been McOnie and Cornerstone trustee Christine Braun to present the fundraising luncheon. off the field and required to stay off had the present day concussion exploits Meads, who played 133 Meads and his wife Verna were came in 2013 when the Stephen Stakes at Ellerslie. 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LESS $750 MINIMUM TRADE-IN LAWNMOWER and CHAINSAW CENTRE 333 Sloane Street Te Awamutu Ph 07 871 8838 2 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu P 07 871 3069 E [email protected] 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, August 22, 2017 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Add fi ve minutes for Raglan Harbour Tuesday 10.25am 10.46pm Council has handled Gardens affected Wednesday 11.14am 11.31pm Thursday ------11.58pm Everyone I have spoken to seems quite excited about Friday 12.15am 12.39pm gardens issue badly the new Bike Skills Park proposed as part of the soon to Saturday 1.00am 1.19pm be built destination playground in Te Awamutu. Sunday 1.44am 1.58pm It will be a fantastic asset to our town. Monday 2.25am 2.44pm Firstly, I have to say that I am not them in various media published last Where confusion has arisen is the original plans that opposed to the development of the September. went out for public comment some time ago did not playground near the Events Centre. These plans show the development include the the Bike Skills Park. Fathers Day is just What I am opposed to is the way of the playground that was scheduled The new plans shown on the front page of the Courier Council staff have handled this issue. to be built in March or April 2017. It last week (Tuesday, August 15) show the park will I attended the meeting at the Rose also says that consideration was significantly encroach onto the western grassed area around the corner! Gardens on Wednesday. People were being giving for a bike skills park in and some of the rose beds in the Rose Gardens. concerned about what was the future. Nowhere did it say that the As a councillor I did not see these plans until happening. playground will be encroaching into Monday, August 14 and clearly understand the concerns 30% Off When Bruce Airey and Marcus the Rose Gardens. of the people, after all Te Awamutu is the Rosetown. Gower were asked why plans for the If that had been included in the The concerned residents have all told me they development had not been made article, this discussion about the Rose embrace the proposed Bike Skills Park but are upset at Gift ware in store! public until this week, they stated Garden would have happened last loosing such a large area of Rose Gardens. that plans had been made public in year. There seems to have been a breakdown in communi- 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu August 2016 on WDC website, I suggest that Messrs Gower and cations somewhere but let’s hope the matter can Facebook and in the Te Awamutu Airey get their facts about previous remedied to everyone’s satisfaction. PH: 871 3474 (FISH) Courier. plans right first before telling people VERN WILSON Not one of the people attending they haven’t read the paper. Waipa District Councillor had seen any previous plans that Is Council proud of Te Awamutu Editor’s note: Mr Wilson and Mrs Rist are quite correct involved the gardens. being known as Rosetown? Why has about the lack of communication about the Rose Gardens To assume that everyone has the Rose Garden sign been removed? being affected by the Bike Skills Park. The story and Facebook, or even the internet was Do they want tourists coming to look imagery we published a year ago concentrated on bad enough, but to tell people that at our parks and maybe spending expanding the playground onto the bank of the stream ‘they hadn’t read the paper properly’ money in the town? and southwards towards the Rose Gardens. by Messrs Airey and Gower was both Cambridge is the Treetown, Otoro- It said consideration was being given to a Bike Skills arrogant and disrespectful to those at hanga is Kiwitown, even Te Kuiti has Park, and it was included on the imagery, but it did not the meeting. the choice of the Shearing Capital or show that it encroached into the Rose Gardens. Council So when I got home I looked for Meadsville. was seeking submissions on the plan, but again it was not those previous plans. Yes I found JANE RIST clear the Rose Gardens were being affected. Costs of a water tax will have to be factored in

This newspaper is subject to NZ Press George Gair, MP for Takapuna, once said onto their properties so the towns don’t Next the housewife and family. No car, so Council procedures. A complaint “You cannot unscramble an egg”. flood, which means lost production and no Saturday rugby or netball. The wife goes must first be directed in writing to the At the beginning of the food chain of cost unplanned expenses buying in hay, silage, to town when her husband goes to stock editor’s email address. If not satisfied is the farmer. Whatever he produces, he is re-grassing and fertiliser. sales and she sits outside the supermarket, with the response, the complaint may only paid the going rate, dictated by the Now with Jacinda Ardern’s announce- awaiting his return. She may not be home be referred to the Press Council, P.O. buyers of milk, meat and grain. ment of a water tax, rural towns will have when the children return from school. Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington The next step, the manufacturer of the more empty shops and we will see shops They found the chickens dead as the 6143. Or use the online complaint form product, either face an auction or name their selling imported subsided food and grain. water was cut on the automatic feeder, due at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please price with the cost of management, water, Framers will have to review their insurance to the water rate demand not paid. include copies of the article and all wages, manufacturing, cartage etc. included. and have to yet work out how they can Thank you Jacinda for the warning. correspondence with the publication. Farmers already have to enjoy the floods possibly pay their rates. CECILE´ BRAWN

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‘It’s like hanging out with a best friend...with less Pinot.’ TC220817BR01 LOCALS attend a walking tour of the Rose Gardens to discuss council’s plans for the playground expansion and bike skills park. ALLYSON GOFTON COAST FAN

BY BETHANY ROLSTON changes in more detail. However, following Waipa District Coun- community feedback, cil may be re-assessing council is re-looking at plans for the play- the plans to see if it’s ground expansion and possible to use the space bike skills park at the differently, Waipa Dis- Rose Gardens. trict Council commun- LOVE THE MUSIC On Wednesday ity facilities manager around 30 people Bruce Airey says. attended a council-led “Once we know what, walking tour of the Rose if any, options there are, Gardens to discuss we will provide the com- plans. munity with an update,” There was an open Mr Airey says. discussion where com- “Our aim for this pro- munity members had ject has always been to the chance to voice their create a ‘hub’ for the questions and concerns. community and attract Some members of the more people to this cen- public spoke heatedly tral space which about their concerns — includes the Rose ranging from fear of the Gardens, the new ‘Rose Town’ identity library and the events being lost to concern centre.” around lack of com- “We have received munication from the over 60 positive council. comments supporting Others said the devel- the current plans on opments would be good Facebook, with particu- for families and attract lar support for the more visitors to the addition of a fenced town. under-five play area.” Council staff Council will update answered questions and the community with fur- TC220817BR04 coastonline.co.nz led groups around the ther details once they GROUPS of locals are led around the Rose Gardens Auckland 105.4FM • Bay of Islands 89.6FM • Christchurch 90.1FM & 1593AM • Wanaka 94.6FM • Dunedin 104.6FM & 954AM • Gisborne 88.3FM • Hawkes Bay 1584AM Kapiti 95.9FM • Manawatu 1548AM • Nelson 100.8FM • Whangarei 900AM • Rotorua 96.7FM • Southland 92.4FM • Taranaki 1323AM & 1359AM • Tauranga 97.4FM gardens to explain the are available. by council staff. Waikato 105FM • Wanganui 98.4FM • Wellington 95.7FM

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TC220817DT03 TC220817DT02 SCHOOLMATES of 2017 inductee Dr Graham TE AWAMUTU Walk of Fame 2017 inductee Katherine O’Regan leads the way to the unveiling with her daughter Susan Jamieson, Ngaire Phillips and Russell Gaston, O’Regan and granddaughters Lily, Charlotte and Abby. with his pou on Thursday afternoon.

BY DEAN TAYLOR Ngaire Phillips read the citation petition to name the school government under Robert Mul- for her friend, and added some magazine — and his historical doon — and was succeeded by Te Awamutu’s Community personal snippets from their explanation meant he won the the latter for four terms as MP Room was full on Thursday schooldays and subsequent competition and Te Awamutu for the Waipa electorate (formed afternoon as friends and family friendship that lasted six College magazine has been in 1978) and one term as a list MP of Katherine O’Regan and the decades. called Hokioi ever since. when the Waipa electorate was late Dr Graham Jamieson hon- Also attending was Russell Delivering the citation for abolished. oured the two newest inductees Gaston, the only other surviving Katherine O’Regan was her Mrs O’Regan also responded to Te Awamutu Walk of Fame. member of Dr Jamieson’s senior friend and former boss Marilyn to her citation at the gathering, Dr Jamieson’s Te Awamutu class at Te Awamutu. Waring. saying she had been extremely District High School classmate Mr Gaston had the honour of Ms Waring was also able to proud to be a servant to the unveiling his school friend’s add some personal touches to people of New Zealand, Waikato TC220817DT01 pou. the address — she and Mr and Waipa and was proud of her FORMER MP, now educational- A number of other students O’Regan had first met in 1975 achievements in the name of a ist and author, Marilyn Waring from the era were present to when Ms Waring entered Parlia- better community. delivering the citation for honour their high school buddy. ment for the Raglan electorate She was joined by her hus- Katherine O’Regan, who had The reunion also prompted and Mrs O’Regan was her assist- band Michael Cox, daughter been her assistant and friend memories of a significant event ant. Susan and other family for the and then succeeded her as MP from the era. The former retired from poli- special occasion. Her pou was for Waipa on her retirement As a senior student, Russell tics in 1984 — after a turbulent unveiled by her granddaughters from politics in 1984. Gaston entered a school com- but productive three terms in Lily and Charlotte. Quality Brands Quality Service

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Sabor is Te Awa- mutu’s newest cafe´, located in the Events Centre complex on Sel- wyn Lane. It was opened last week by Hussain Sabori, Tatiana Brennan and Heather Voyce. The trio met while tutoring hospitality at Auckland University of Technology. The opportunity to open a cafe in the Events Centre arose so they jumped at it. Sabor, meaning taste and flavour in TC220817BR03 Portuguese, is a cafe´ TE AWAMUTU woman Stevie Cook will open her first solo art that lives up to its exhibition at Walton St tonight. name. There’s plenty of Down syndrome is no bar- Phil’s Photo Magic. tasty treats on offer — rier for Te Awamutu woman She also makes and sells everything from jelly- Stevie Cook, who will open her cards at shops in the Waipa. tip slice and gooey choc first solo art exhibition at “It would be my dream to brownies to salads, sav- Walton St tonight. make a living out of art,” she oury muffins and Miss Cook, 23, has been says. Kokako coffee. painting since the age of 14 “I want to be known in my You can design your when she took up art at Te community as an artist in my own juice or smoothie TC220817BR02 Awamutu College. own right.” by choosing ingredients SABOR staff from left, Heather Voyce, Tatiana Brennan and Hussain Sabori. Tonight she will open a solo Miss Cook lives in a flat in from a selection of fresh art exhibition that will feature Te Awamutu, volunteers at K fruit, vegetables, The 10 local cafe´ staff Park Playgrounds, iSite “We have received around 15 works of art. & K and regularly buses to antioxidants, milk, are dressed in brightly- Centre and Rose Gar- really positive feedback Miss Cook is inspired to Wintec for a computer course. seeds and nuts. coloured uniforms. dens. so far. paint people and places that Her mother Cheryl Cook More hot food Mr Sabori says the Sabor hosted its “The grand opening have significance to her and says “Stevie has a huge, bub- options will be rolled cafe´ offers something grand opening on Satur- was great, the atmo- reflect her interests. bly personality — she is very out this week and the for everyone. day morning. sphere was fantastic She says sketching and talented and always making us menu will grow as the It’s centrally located Locals enjoyed face- and everything went painting allows her to become laugh.” cafe becomes busier. close to the ASB painting, two for one smoothly.” closer with her subjects. “I wouldn’t have her any The cafe´’s vibrant Stadium, Livingstone coffee and free cookies. Opening hours are Miss Cook was accepted in other way.” furniture contrasts Aquatic Centre, Go Mr Sabori says the Monday to Friday 7am- the IHC Art Awards this year Miss Cook’s exhibition nicely with soft touches Waipa Gym, Te Awa- first week was “amaz- 7pm and Saturday to with a painting of her late opens tonight at Colour Burger of greenery and timber. mutu Library, Pioneer ing”. Sunday 8am-5pm. grandfather Phil Brown, of Studio, Walton St at 5.30pm. 10 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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BY COLIN THORSEN “Cambridge will be tough to beat. They always put up a fight Te Awamutu College goes and they’re a really strong team. into this weekend’s New Zea- Hillcrest will be tough too, we land Secondary School Girls’ are very similar teams and all Lacrosse Championships our games played this year have quietly optimistic of a top four been close.” Daniel says it’s placing. always a good time playing with The TAC premier team will friends who are on other teams. be making their debut at this Co-captain, Tabitha Mason level at Whangaparoa College on says the team’s skill level has August 26-27. improved over the season, Coach Ursula Johnson, a enabling them to perform at a teacher at TAC, is highly level they haven’t been able to regarded in lacrosse. She has previously. just returned from South Korea “A top showing at nationals (Asia-Pacific Championships) will strengthen everyone as a where she coached the New player to continue to build our Zealand Under 23 women’s team programme for next year.” to win bronze. TAC premier team for “Training has been going national tournament: Abby well at the College,” says John- Mitchell, Amber Fitzpatrick, son. Anna Scott, Breanna Young, “The girls have bonded over Charlotte Miller, Chloe Peake, the season and really support Jess Sinclair, Kaitlyn Barr, Lilli each other on and off the field. Daniel (c), MacKenzie Harris, “They have been a pleasure to TC220817SP11 Paige Ellis, Quinn Robinson, coach and I’m really excited to WINNERS are grinners . . . : Te Awamutu College premier girls’ team with their coach Ursula Johnson Quinn Tuaupiki, Rosie Numan, see what they can achieve at after beating Hillcrest 8-7 in the play off for bronze in the Waikato Secondary Schools’ Lacrosse Tabitha Mason (c), Tegan nationals.” League on Saturday. Walmsley TAC qualified for nationals The TAC Premier Develop- by gaining a top four finish in They finished third in the the Waikato, according to Sport ences playing at a high level at ment side placed sixth in A the Waikato Schools Lacrosse premier girls’ division, two Waikato. nationals,” says TAC co-captain, division, with the Silver team League contested at two loca- places better than last season. “We’ve all worked extremely Lilli Daniel. second out of 12 teams in B tions, Innes Common and Tom Lacrosse is currently the fast- hard to be at this level, so we’re “We aim to be pushing to get division and Navy team ninth in Voyle Park, Cambridge. est growing women’s sport in hoping to get some good experi- into the top four in New Zealand. B division. International elite cycling events to be staged in Cambridge

New Zealand will host two expected to attract leading riders pionships. This year the cham- expect some red-hot competition While outside of the selection International events showcasing from Australia, the Pacific and pionships are the final trial for which will provide exciting racing window for the Commonwealth elite cyclists from across two codes New Zealand. riders to press claims for the UCI for cycling and sports fans,” said Games, the timing will be ensure in the next eight months. Cycling New Zealand CEO Track World Championships in Matheson. that the key contenders are on Cycling New Zealand hosts the Andrew Matheson said the cham- the Netherlands in 2018 and im- Tickets are on sale from Octo- track as the event will attract the UCI Oceania Track Cycling Cham- pionships form an important part press selectors for nomination to ber. New Zealand is also organis- best riders from the host country, pionships at the Avantidrome in of the track cycling programme, the 2018 Commonwealth Games ing the 2018 Mountain Bike Australia and the Oceania region. Cambridge. The four-day cham- providing important UCI qualifi- next April. Oceania Championship to be stage An announcement on the venue pionships on November 20-23 are cation points for the World Cham- “There’s a lot at stake and we from February 9-11. is expected in the next few months. Stace & Flynny 3PM

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BY COLIN THORSEN Stephen Marsh who trains the Auckland RC Westbury Young. From 30 starts, The and MICHELLE SABA horse at Cambridge. Classic 1400 Group 2. Auld Floozie’s career record The award capped a Other prominent results in has blossomed to 10 wins, Back-to-back group one memorable past 12 months for 2017 included placing second eight seconds, one fourth for and group two wins has all of the horse’s racing in the Waikato RC Fiber Fresh total stake earnings of reaped its reward for Te Awa- connections. New Zealand Thoroughbred $467,960. mutu six-year-old grey mare Thee Auld Floozie, paying Breeders Stakes 1600 Group 1 Young said she looked in Thee Auld Floozie bred locally $10.50 for the win, won the and second in the Wellington great shape under a big hold at by John Young. Wellington RC Harcourts RC Anniversary Handicap the Taupo trials on Friday. Thee Auld Floozie — by Thorndon Mile Group 1 in 1600 Group 3. “She has two Group 1 Mastercraftsman out of The January. She simply carried on from assignments fast looming at Auld Hussie — won a Group 1 Marsh reportedly was where she left off in 2016 when Hastings, the Tarzino Trophy award and the Cathay Pacific quick to pay tribute to one of winning the Matamata RC J WFA 1400m ($200,000) on Sep- Horse of the Year 2017 pre- the couples involved in the Swap Contractors 1400 Listed tember 2, followed by the sented at the Waikato Branch mare’s ownership. Race and placing second in Windsor Park Park WFA of New Zealand Thoroughbred “She really deserved her both the Matamata RC J Swap 1600m ($200,000) on September Association dinner in Hamil- group one,” he said. Stockfoods Matamata 23. ton. “It was great for John and Breeders Stakes 2000 Group 3 “If she shows a bit of form Young races the mare in Sue Young who have been and Matamata RC 2016 Marks down there chances are she partnership with his wife Sue great supporters since back in Ewen & Associates Kaimai will be off to Australia for the and a group of mates, includ- our Woodville days. Stakes 2000 Listed Race. Fillies and Mares Series run TE AWAMUTU ing Ali Cunningham’s Two “They bred her, so I’m just “Stephen (Marsh) has to over the Melbourne Cup Car- Fat Cows Syndicate, Malcom so pleased for them.” take a lot of the credit for The nival.” SOCCER DRAW and Robyn Roughead, Peter Very next start Thee Auld Auld Floozie, he has had faith Craighead, Les Ford and Floozie went out and won the in her all the way,” said ■ Continued page 13 SATURDAY 26, AUGUST Tornadoes v Ham West Phoenix ...... Ham West Schl 1 ...... 9:00am Terriors v Ham West Dynamite ...... Ham West Schl 3 ...... 9:00am Ohaupo carry too many guns for Hunters team Galaxy U8 Girls v Mustangs ...... Newstead Schl 2 ...... 9:00am Raiders v Pirongia Thunder ...... Pironiga Schl 1 ...... 9:00am Wildcats v Glenview Unit Dragons .... Sherwin Prk 2 ...... 9:00am BY COLIN THORSEN Ohaupo also cleaned up the Tungstens ended their three holding a slender 5-4 lead after Hotshots v Cambridge Spurs ...... Sherwin Prk 3...... 9:00am 180s 5-0, with Tama Reuben and match losing streak thrashing the pairs. Hurricanes v Hillcrest Typhoons ...... Sherwin Prk 6 ...... 9:30am Ohaupo rebounded from last David Bowers each throwing bottom of the table Warriors WWMC Raiders recorded Pirates v Ngaruawahia Netters ...... Centennial Prk 4 ...... 10:00am week’s rare loss thrashing pre- two maximums and Marcus 22-1. their first win of the champion- Spurs v Nth Unit Jets...... Grosvenor Prk 5 ...... 10:00am viously unbeaten WWMC Ngare one. Tony Webber was the only ship at the expense of Rosetown Tigers v Morrinsville Wolves...... Sherwin Prk 3 ...... 10:00am Hunters 19-4 in Te Awamutu Three teams, Rosetown Warriors’ player to record a Thorns, 10-5. Lightning v Ham Marist Galaxy...... Sherwin Prk 5 ...... 10:00pm Darts Championship. Rockets, Hunters and Ohaupo, win, taking out the penultimate Greg Haumaha and Conn Pirongia Strikers v Huntly Thistle Chiefs .. Huntly Domain ...10:30am Still smarting from the 12-11 now share the competition lead singles match, much to the Emery recorded 4/4 wins for the Comets U11 Girls v Nthn Unit Vixens .... Grosvenor Prk 4 ...11.00am loss to Rosetown Rockets, the with four wins from five relief of his red faced team- Raiders. Storm U11 Girls v Cam Leopards ..... J Kerkhof Prk 10 ...... 11:00am TA Gunners v Thames Titans ...... Sherwin Prk 3...... 11:00am defending champions Ohaupo matches. mates. WWMC Dragons chalked up Panthers v HCS Phoenix ...... Sherwin Prk 2 ...... 11:30am line-up of David Bowers, Dave Rosetown Rockets recorded RSA Allsorts retained their their third win from five Edmnds Judd Chmpshp v Te Puke United .. The Stadium ...12.30pm Honheck, Tama Reuben, Josh their fourth straight win unbeaten record in division two matches downing Rosetown Wildcats v PG Real ...... Sherwin Prk 2 ...... 1:00pm Roberts, Marcus Ngare and downing Ohaupo Tigers 19-4. with a 10-5 win over their RSA Rebels 9-6. Edmnds Judd Prmrshp v West Ham United ... The Stadium..2:45pm Tahi Bidios were all over the David Scott and Anthony Bombers’ club-mates. Rebels’ Koiti Roore was the SUNDAY 27, AUGUST Hunters, winning the triples 2-0, Bentley threw 180s for the win- Allsorts sealed their victory only player on either team to pairs 3-0 and singles 14-4. ners. taking out the singles 5-1 after record four wins. Remax Womens v Te Aroha Cobras ...... Boyd Prk 1 ...... 11:00am

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NICOLE TROOST PHOTO RACE IMAGES PN PHOTO THE Youngs, John and Sue, are presented the Cathay Pacific Horse of the Year ROSIE MYERS and Thee Auld Floozie sail to victory in the Thorndon Mile at trophy by Heather Skinner (left) on behalf of the Waikato Branch of New Zealand Trentham in January 28, 2017. Thoroughbred Association at Skycity, Hamilton.

■ From page 12 Jillings. ably priced and sell well.” Bill Young was a life member Being a typical dairy farmer, Her mother, The Auld Hussie of the Waipa Racing Club and in If she shows a bit of form down there chances are there is no room on the Young recorded five wins, including the his day was a prominent member ‘she will be off to Australia for the Fillies and Mares farm for racehorses and 2007 Manawatu RC Windsor Park of the judicial in the Waikato Series run over the Melbourne Cup Carnival. broodmares, and these days his Stud Manawatu Breeders Stakes region. mares are agisted at Mapperley Listed race and 2007 Marton RC Thee Auld Floozie is the third — JOHN YOUNG’ Stud who also prepare any Fast ‘N’ Famous Marton 1600 foal from Thee Old Dragon, her yearlings he has to sell. Listed race, for total earnings of first foal by Dylan Thomas (IRE) is As well as The Auld Hussie, the $199,190. Thomas the Welsh who has won foal to Pins (AUS). they are coming through now. broodmare ranks have recently The Auld Floozie races in the in Australia, and her second foal “I think this family is now “I went local as well initially been joined by If I Can I Can and same peacock blue with white is French Revolution by Guillo- getting the recognition it deserves and supported Windsor Park Stud Stella Bella, both mares that sashes and sleeves and a red cap tine. He has won four races from and I have had a bit of luck. Dad and they have been great to me. Young has raced. If I Can I Can colours that originally belonged to nine starts in . was an old time breeder and only We have had a good association. (Iffraaj(IRE)-Recollection) won Young’s father Bill and his After Thee Auld Floozie she supported local studs, but back in I’m only a dairy farmer after all so two races including the Listed brother Bob, and were first worn has left a two-year-old colt by Rip the pedigree we do have horses have to look for value in the CJC Warstep Stakes and Stella to win in 1946. The jockey that day Van Winkle(IRE) and a filly foal to like Alcimedes (GB) and Sov- stallions. I like to go to first season Bella (Savabeel — Chatto Creek) was legendary trainer Colin Pour Moi(IRE) and she is now in ereign Edition (IRE), and I believe sires as they are usually reason- won four races.

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Contact Us Email [email protected] Freephone 0800 871 7747 • Phone (07) 871 7741 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classifieds Email: [email protected] Cou- FAMILYr NOTICESie - PUBLICr NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Public Notices FormalFormal NoticesNotices PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of application for On Licence of application for On Licence and Off Licence Deaths SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 CURRAN, MUIR, Persimmon Tree Cafe Limited 1050 Frankiln Street, Shirley Davina Lynda Ann. GPS Trading Ltd has made application to the Waipa Pirongia has made application to the Waipa District nee Floyd. Died peacefully at District Licensing Committee for the issue of a On Licensing Committee for the renewal of a On Licence LAST DAY FOR FIRST Passed away home, aged 64 years on Licence and a Off Licence in respect of the premises in respect of the premises at 1050 Franklin Street, peacefully on 17 18 August 2017. Dearly at 58 Lyon Street, Kihikihi known as Star Tavern. INSTALMENT RATES August, aged 88. Much loved daughter-in-law Pirongia known as Persimmon Tree Cafe. loved wife of the late of Bette and the late The general nature of the business to be conducted The general nature of the business conducted under The Otorohanga District Council reminds Ralph. Cherished Alex, and much loved under the licences is tavern. the licence is Cafe. mother of Brian and sister-in-law of Ratepayers that Friday 25 August 2017 is the the late Craol, loved Elizabeth and Daniel The days on which and the hours during which alcohol The days on which and the hours during which alcohol last day for payment of the first instalment of the is (or is intended to be) sold under the On Licence are: Granny of Lisa, Clarke. is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: 2017/18 rates without incurring the 10% penalty. Shannon and Jason Monday to Sunday, 9am to 2am the following day. “No longer in our lives Monday to Sunday, 10am to 10pm. Please contact Council if you have not received and Great Granny to to share, but in our The days on which and the hours during which alcohol Kendall, Kalani, hearts, you are always The application may be inspected during ordinary your invoice or have any queries regarding rates Deanna, Manawa, is (or is intended to be) sold under the Off Licence are: on 07 873 4000. there.” Monday to Sunday, 10am to 10pm. office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, Maia, Tiahli, Ashton, District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Coby and Niko. The application may be inspected during ordinary Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Service to be held at office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, DC Clibbery Seddon Park Funeral In Memoriam District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes Chief Executive Home on 22 August at STET, Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than www.otodc.govt.nz 1:30pm. Peter. 15 working days after the date of the publication of this Died 14 August 2013. It Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the MUIR, has been four long object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 Lynda Ann (nee Burns). Secretary of the District Licensing Committee Livestock & Poultry years since we lost working days after the date of the publication of this at:Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Passed away Peter and not a day notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Awamutu 3840. peacefully on 18 goes by that I don’t Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at:Waipa August 2017, aged 64. revisit the wonderful District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be GRAZING Soulmate of Jim for memories of our time made in relation to a matter other than a matter MILK CATTLE WANTED the last 47 years. Best together. Much loved No objection to the issue of a new licence may be specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of WANTED ever mother of and missed husband of made in relation to a matter other than a matter Long term, Melanie and Scott, and Alcohol Act 2012. Yearlings, carry Jennie. specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of ALL MILK WANTED over Cows, David and Bronwyn. Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice. FOR CALVES Devoted nana of Piper, price negotiable. Chase, Dylan, Sarah, This is the first publication of this notice. Ph Deb: 871 4815 Phone 027 4140 782 Olivia, Lucinda and or 027 490 1007 Monique. “You are now ✼ the brightest star”. PUBLIC NOTICE DDoesoes youryour clubclub o orr A celebration of this oorganisationrganisation h haveave anan amazing woman’s life of application for On Licence eventevent o orr meetingmeeting will be held at the Te ccomingoming u up?p? Awamutu Bible Funeral Directors SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Live life in Collecting your ✼ unwanted calf milk - Chapel, Chapel Drive, JKS Investments (NZ) Limited has made application to Abundance PPhone/emailhone/email u uss t todayoday Te Awamutu on with Less Stress, The Milkman tanker Thursday, 24 August Te Awamutu the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue toto placeplace youryour Funeral Services of a On Licence in respect of the premises at 126 Better Sleep and picking up 24/7. 2017 at 1pm followed Phone 0800 4milkman PPublicublic N Notice!otice! by a private Great South Road, Ohaupo known as Cafe De health, cremation. Dress code For compassionate Roadies. Improved 0800 4645 5626 PPhone:hone: 871871 5 5151151 - Happy and Colourful. and caring Service or text 027 496 7025 [email protected]@teawamutucourier.co.nz

relationships, 9699194AA Donations to Hospice The general nature of the business to be conducted Waikato would be under the licence is restaurant, cafe and bar. More efficiency, appreciated and may 871 5131 And much, much be left at the service. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol more. All communications to is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: the Muir family, PO Monday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Box 137, Te Awamutu Waikato Weekend Meditation 3840. The application may be inspected during ordinary Course Te Awamutu Funeral Alexandra House Chapel office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, Te Awamutu Weekly Sale Services FDANZ District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Friday 25th August 7pm-9:30pm 570 Alexandra St Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Sat &Sun 26th & 27th, 10am-4pm Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road Garth & Lynette Williams Te Kawa Road, Te Awamutu Funeral Directors Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes Thursday, 24 August 2017 to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than For more details phone Marie-ann Quin 15 working days after the date of the publication of this on 0274 737 098 11.00 Cattle notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Dairies at Completion of Cattle (No later Secretary of the District Licensing Committee The Bright Path Ishayas than 12.30) at:Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te [email protected] 11.45 Sheep Awamutu 3840. (+64) 9 528 8315 12.00 Calves No objection to the issue of a new licence may be www.thebrightpath.co.nz 800 Calves made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Firewood Further Enquiries Alcohol Act 2012. OPARAU Neil Lyons 0272 235 784 or 07 855 9460 This is the first publication of this notice. WHALEBOAT TASMAN Chris Ryan 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 AGM BLACKWOOD and Gum, Andrew Reyland 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 Tues 12 September 18 months shed stored Bill Donnelly 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855 at the Oparau Club $100 per m3, drop off in Te 7.30pm Awamutu only for two m3 Wium Mostert 0274 735 856 or 07 873 6411 Phone 871 0644 or more, cash only. Phone 021 935 132.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 102nd Annual General Meeting of the St Patrick’s Catholic School above club will be held in the President's Year7&8Information Evening Lounge, Te Awamutu Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu on You are invited to attend an Information Evening th explaining what we will be offering our Year 7 and Wednesday October 25 2017 8 pupils in 2018. We welcome all students to at 7.30pm. Nominations for the St Patrick’s; for those who are not Catholic, we have three vacancies of Board Directors a number of non-preferential places currently available. Close with the Secretary, When: 5.15pm, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 (presentation begins at 6 pm) Waipa Racing Club, PO Box 181, Where: Rooms 9 and 10, St Patrick’s School, Te Awamutu 625 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu At 4pm on Wednesday 18th October 2017 Light refreshments will be supplied. on the prescribed form available from the Come along and mix and mingle with the Team Three Teachers, our Board of Trustees and other parents. Secretary's office. Supervision and a sausage sizzle 1025 Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu provided for children in Room 11. Leigh Grylls RSVP for catering purposes to 871 4669 or offi[email protected] Secretary Manager 18 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, August 22, 2017 For Sale Trade Services Gardening & Business for Sale Employment Vacancies Landscaping and Wanted 0 PAINTER 580525AA HEADBOARD DUE to ill health, rural 25 YEARS experience, delivery mail run for RECEPTION / ADMINISTRATION QUEEN bed, painted Phone Paul 022 475 1351. wood, $70. 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MATTRESS good clean guaranteed. 870 5020. renovated, new We are currently looking to fill a frontline Reception / Administration position at cond, $70. Phone 021 175 Free Advice with Quotes! kitchen, bathroom, Phone 07 827 4825 or rhino carpet, lino, our Otorohanga clinic. 0254. Dennis Clements 027 474 6841 washing machine, This is a pivotal role in our clinic, and you will need to be able to multi-task in a 871 5221 dishwasher, fully 027 485 1501 fenced front and busy environment servicing our fantastic farming and small animal clients. Grazing rear. $299,000. CHIMNEY www.totaltreecare.co.nz Working with other customer service staff, your role will include attending to A1 Chimney Services, [email protected] Phone customers at the counter and booking appointments, liaising with our vets safety check, clean and 027 288 3845 or parts. 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Dave Rowe when you fly working as part of a team and will be computer literate with excellent attention Painter & Decorator 027 to detail. 290 8776 / 07 873 9104, classifieds Call now for a servicing the Waipa and A veterinary nursing qualification or previous veterinary clinic experience would quote Waitomo Districts for be advantageous but is not essential. over 20 years. - wax removal by suctionon 10% off all work carried DIRECT This is a full time position (8am - 5pm) and includes a rostered Saturday out in August. - no referral needed morning component. - all ages seen Portable, insulated, power, LINE EAR HEALTH carpet, curtains If you love being busy and thrive on variety, please apply Professional Ear Care Various sizes with your CV and covering letter to the address below: by NZ Reg Nurse Phone/text 07 847 3172 [email protected] REQUIRED for one pet Te Awamutu - available 027 458 2904 cow and her newborn www.rooms2go.co.nz Applications close on calf, short or long term, Tuesday/Thursday small paddocks ok. 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You will be responsible for operating a LEV vehicle in order to carry out and milk. FORESTRY GAS FULL gas servicing and Farm Employment kerb side collections for the Otorohanga, Waitomo and Ruapehu districts. This role would suit a self-motivated candidate who enjoys keeping fit. Farrelly Calf PHONEPHONE T TRENTRENT 021021 252252 9 9971971 installation service. Call Pratts today 870 5020. The ideal candidate for this role: Rearing DRIVE IN OR TELEVISION • Will hold a clean Class 4 licence Phone Anna F ROOFS MILKER • Will have 2+ years proven Class 4 driving experience in a professional role EPAIRS & TUNING 021 995 529 R RE-SCREWING roofs, POSITION • Has a sound understanding of Health & Safety and NZTA’s Worktime and • Television Aerial Installations & Extensions save thousands. Call Logbook requirements Pratts 870 5020. • Satellite Dish Installation SSinceince 5kms from • Possesses good level of physical fitness CALF MILK • Stereo Repairs 11990990 Te Awamutu • Will be self-motivated and approachable WATERBLASTING - 400 cows • Will work Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturday’s Phone Ultra Clean 0800 New cowshed Surplus calf WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193 569 656 today! With over 40 branches nationwide EnviroNZ encompasses EnviroWaste, milk required ChemWaste and Enviroway as one of New Zealand’s largest and most WINDOWS cleaned by the PHONE successful waste services providers. Vehicles Wanted ຜ 027 255 2525 Phone Nick experts. Phone Ultra The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Health 027 243 1333 Clean 0800 569 656. or ຜ 871 4905 Assessment (including drugs test) and complete a Ministry of Justice criminal GET TOP $$$$$ records check, the results of which must be to EnviroNZ’s satisfaction. Tree Services calf milk Dead or FREE removal If you wish to apply for this position please visit our website or 40 Progress Alive same day service Drive, Otorohanga. NNewew B Baby?aby? Applicants must have NZ residency or valid work visa. Bocock’s Calf Rearing Cars Vans Hiace Hilux Landcruiser Corolla Townace Liteace Trucks 4WD’s Big Trucks Phone 07 872 1772 Place your birth WE PAY UP TO $10,000 Mark 027 474 6917 announcement 0800 700 180 with us and ask to see wanted Financial our new range of graphics. CALF MILK email your notice to: WANTED [email protected] LOCAL or fax: 871 3675 Delivery Driver CourierTe Awamutu r JOBS Phone 871 5151 FOR HOUSEHOLD and outdoor furniture, LOCAL PEOPLE fridges, and houselots Employment Vacancies cleared. Phone Alan 870 2069 or 027 870 2069. STAFFSTAFF WANTEDWANTED Odds & Ends GEORGE Michael, DVD, Restaurant/Bar Manager $10. Phone 871 5751. Duty Manager Head Chef Storage Sous Chef Kitchen staff TE AWAMUTU Front of House staff SELF STORAGE , . 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As a member of our “Infection Control” team you will play an important role in protecting our Residents and staff with your high standards of cleaning and attention to detail The Best Comedy Show on Earth with You must have : ★ The Best Value In Show Business ★ • a good knowledge of cleaning, laundry and infection Best Foods Mayo was a massive success at BABY DRIVER R13 control procedures this year’s Comedy Festival, so we’ve got New Zealand’s Longest Running Cinema WED 7:40, THU 7:45, SAT 5:20, SUN 3:20 • the ability to work Monday to Sunday rostered shifts together again to take the show on tour. People from all over the country can now Ify ou would like to be a member of our ‘Infection get their own taste of comedians that ontrol Team’ call Jannine on 871 5617 audiences were raving about. between 9am and 3pm Travelling to 13 cities, they’ll bring a smorgasbord of fast-paced comedy featuring six acts, hundreds of jokes and thousands of laughs. Like the Tour de France this tour DDishonourishonourn notott theheA Agedgeda assw wees shallhalla allllb been numberedumbered amongamongt themhem happens in stages: Top Half of the North Island, the Lower North Island and the ADULT CINEMA South Island leg. The Best Comedy Show on Earth Tour SHOWCASE with Best Foods Mayo comes to Hamilton’s FARM LABOURER Claudelands Arena on Saturday, September DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW M M 2at7.30pm—somarkit in the diary because 8TH MYSTIFYING WEEK TUE 5:35 & 7:50, WED 10:00, 5:35 & 7:50, titwill offer a myriad of delicious comedy WED 10:20 & 7:45, SAT 5:25, SUN 3:40 THU 5:30 & 8:00, FRI 5:40 & 7:50, We are seeking a Farm Labourer for a fixed flavours to suit everyone — making ita term contract to commence as soon as possible. great night out for a date, mates, social HAMPSTEAD PG SAT 12:35, 2:55, 5:30 & 7:40, Duties include but are not limited to water blasting, groups or families that love a good time. SUN 10:35, 12:55, 3:30 & 5:40 painting and other farm related duties. The ideal TUE 5:30, WED 10:10 & 5:25, We also have a double pass to giveaway THU 5:25, FRI 5:55, SAT 12:30, ATOMIC BLONDE R16 applicant will have some experience in a similar — so enter to win your free night out. role. You must be physically fit, hardworking The Upper North Island tour serves up: SUN 10:55 THU 7:50, FRI 7:45, SAT 7:15, and reliable to work unsupervised. You must Fan Brigade, Brendhan Lovegrove, Frickin THE PASSION OF AUGUSTINE PG SUN 5:35 have a full driver licence and own transport. Dangerous Bro, Melanie Bracewell, WED 5:40, THU 5:45, FRI 10:20 & 5:25, VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF If this sounds like you, apply now! Brendon Green and Eli Matthewson. Book all shows at www.comedyfestival.co.nz SAT 2:35, SUN 12:35 A THOUSAND PLANETS Please apply by email to: CHURCHILL M TUE 7:30, WED 5:20 & 7:30, ■ You can enter by text (write TAC Comedy Fest, [email protected] TUE 7:40, SAT 4:40, SUN 2:40 THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 2:45 & 6:45, Attention Megan Hopping plus your name and email address, and text it to SUN 12:45 021 241 4568) or mail (address to Comedy Fest THE TRIP TO SPAIN M Competition and include your name, email TUE 5:25, WED 5:30 & 8:00, THE BIG SICK M address and daytime phone number). Deadline is THU & FRI 5:35, SAT 1:10 THU 5:40 & 7:40, FRI 10:00, 5:30 & 8:00, 5pm Friday. SAT 12:50, 3:05 & 7:30, THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES M SUN 10:50, 1:05 & 5:30 FRI 10:10, SAT 3:10, SUN 10:30 NURSERY Tuesday Nights THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD R16 $ SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRI 8:00, SAT 5:05 & 7:20, DESPATCH STEAK or RIBS NIGHT 15 WED, FRI & SUN SUN 3:05 & 5:20 WORKER with James Ray Live Sirloin Steak or Ribs & Chips Got a cool car, or a cool motoring story? With chef’s choice of sauce All our meat is sourced locally Txt 021 241 4568 Cnr Rewi & Alexandra Sts, Te Awamutu PH 871 4768 Insert TAC before your message Entertainment Make it brief and include name at its finest PROMOTE YOUR EVENT HERE

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