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CIRCULATED FREE TO 12109 HOMES THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. BRIEFLY Sevens’ trip win heaven Help a phone call away As a result of attending a number of domestic violence for rugby loving couple incidents over the holiday period, Waikato Police have issued the following list of important phone contact details: 24 hr Police emergency 111; 24 hr Women’s Refuge National 0800 733 843; Waipa/ Waitomo 0800 155 799; 24 hr Victim Support 0800 842846; 24 hr Youth Line 0800 3766333; 24 hr Crisis Team (Mental Health) 0800 505050; 24 hr Shine 0508 384357. Woolhander runner up Reigning world woolhandling champion, Keryn Herbert of Te Awamutu, finished runner up at Winton A and P Show on Saturday. Fellow world champion, Sheree Alabaster of Taihape, was third in the Lumsden woolhandling final on Friday. Hearing help offered Hearing therapist Cherry McWha is holding clinics at Te Awamutu Hearing Association Rooms every Tuesday. The clinics are free to New Zealand citizens aged 16 and over. As well as conducting screen hearing tests, she holds workshops covering topics such as living with a hearing TC240112GJ01 loss, communication skills and WINNER of the prize package for the International World Rugby Sevens in Wellington, Laura Mayo and boyfriend Scott Walton, flanked by Mr tinnitus and can provide Walton’s mum Linda and Ohaupo/Ngahinapouri Lions president Kevin Henderson (right) and raffle organiser Bob Pollock. information on assistive devices. Appointments can be BY GRANT JOHNSTON and includes two Category A minutes walk from Waikato Hos- ‘‘He was so generous in put- made by phoning 871 3649. tickets for the sevens, two nights pital — handy for Miss Mayo’s tingmeupthatwhenIheardhe Winning a luxury trip for two accommodation in Wellington job at the hospital and Mr was selling raffle tickets to sup- More photos to the International World and two return airfares. Walton’s frequent visits for port the Lions Cancer Lodge, I The response to our Rugby Sevens at Wellington over The couple are both keen treatment. said I would sell some at the Waitangi weekend will provide a rugby supporters, although this They are really looking for- hospital,’’ Mrs Walton says. ‘Summer Snaps’ (page 9 welcome break for Laura Mayo will be their first time at the ward to their much needed break She says she is delighted Miss today) has been great, but and her boyfriend Scott Walton. sevens. and hoping to see New Zealand Mayo won the prize and she and there’s still room for more Mr Walton (31) was diagnosed Mr Walton is a Manawatu fan, play Fiji in the final. Miss Mayo Mrs Walton’s son will enjoy holiday photos. with leukemia in November and while Miss Mayo is a devout bought her winning raffle ticket some invaluable time out. Please remember to send he has been undergoing inten- supporter of her home country’s off Mr Walton’s mum, Linda, Ohaupo/Ngahinapouri Lions them as large as possible with sive treatment at Waikato Hos- ‘Welsh dragons’. She was rapt to who was living in Australia but were also delighted the prize contact details and information pital. attend the Wales-Samoa World has been staying in New Zealand went to such a fitting couple. about the people featured. Miss Mayo won the prize in Cup clash in Hamilton last year. since shortly after his condition The raffle raised $7000 for the Email your summer snaps the Ohaupo/Ngahinapouri Lions After Mr Walton was was diagnosed. Lions Cancer Lodge, taking the to: cathy.asplin@teawamutu Club raffle to raise funds for the diagnosed with leukemia, he had She was initially staying with contribution made by the courier.co.nz recently opened Lions Cancer to give up his job as a chair lift Ohaupo/Ngahinapouri Lion 20-member Ohaupo/ Lodge in Hamilton. operator at Whakapapa skifield. Graeme Coxhead, to whom she is Ngahinapouri Lions to the pro- The prize is valued at $3000 The couple now live 10 related. ject to $18,000 Mowers | Tedders | Rakes Airport•Charters•RentalsAirport • Charters • Rentals LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED I in April December 1 deposit 1 1 2012 2012 • 2x 12 seater Transit vans for rent 3 3 3 you • Door to door service 9ct Diamond Finance Rate 2.95% heart pendant Arrange your travel the easy way *Subject to normal lending criteria Call Michelle or Ross - 07 870 6194 $279 0800 246 399 9ct chain $179 [email protected] - www.goeasy.co.nz Valentine’s Day February 14th TS range of professional swathers TH range of mounted and trailed tedders for optimum harvesting for perfect conditioning - SHOWCASE JEWELLERS - PH: 07 872 0232 - 859 OHAUPO ROAD - TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu Haydn Megaffi n 0274 428 056 • Cedric Borlase 0274 975 935 25 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797

8526893AA Farm Machinery Centre Ken Seabright 0274 437 729 [email protected] 8526924AA 8526886AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 YOUR LETTERS Salt Water Sports Fishing KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR TUESDAY: 11.43am ------Swimming pool woes WEDNESDAY: 12.06am & 12.22pm THURSDAY: 12.44am & 12.59pm FRIDAY: 1.21am & 1.34pm SATURDAY: 1.57am & 2.10pm Further to Steve Wilson’s letter about happen in a public pool and the cages they the pool used to be somewhere they could Te Awamutu Events Centre, I would like have around the pool would be a safety go, but not now, due to the way the pool is SUNDAY: 2.33am & 2.48pm to add my little bit. problem. managed. MONDAY: 3.13am & 3.31pm The Events Centre, especially the pool Between the swimming club and the The pool is a 25 metre pool and eight and the gym, is supposed to be a public management company, the public are lanes wide, so it is not big enough for the amenity, but the council in it’s wisdom, being denied access to the pool. The lane pool to be used in the way it is and for gave the centre to an outside management ropes are always in the pool. public access. company to run the place as they see fit According to the management, it is to The gym is also an area where it is for It’s Anniversary and the company has decided to run the protect the lap swimmers, but as no one public use, but this management again place as a keep fit centre and no one can but these people can use the pool, this is seem to have given themselves the right Weekend! swim in the pool, which is public, unless obviously meant to keep people out of the to decide who can and cannot use it. you swim lengths and do nothing else. pool. As this is a public pool, built with Again, this is a public amenity and Try bucking this and you are out of the my rates money, no one body should be should accessible to the public unless pool. able to have as much time as the swim causing a nuisance or damage. Stock up your tackle box and bait supplies The swimming club has more time in club has at the expense of the public. It is past the time that this amenity the pool than they should because they One thing this town needs is some- was managed and run by the Council. - get all the gear you need here! buy time. This buying time could not where for the youth of the town to go and BERNIE FYNN

JIGGING ROD Scouts’ hiking opportunity AND REEL At the start of December than Desert Rd area) and invested. To all those who helped the Te Awamutu Venturer along beautiful beaches. This was done at the light- make it possible for the Scouts completed a three day Hiking at dusk, night, pre- house that stands at the top Venturers to receive the ONLY $95.99 hiking expedition at Cape sunrise and during daylight of this great country. newly released very smart Reinga. hours the Venturers also got This wonderful life- looking dress uniforms and What a wonderful oppor- to experience the beauty of changing experience was accomplish their first major tunity was had by these New Zealand’s changeable made possible thanks to the expedition we want to thank young men. weather, from cool gentle local businesses that you from the bottom of our PAKULA In one event they were breezes, to blazing hot sun supported the Venturers hearts for all your support. able to experience hiking in and blustery rain. Mystery Auction that was You have helped improve a varied array of What a weekend to held in October. the lives of these young men LURES environments and weather remember. The businesses of Kihi- by allowing them to experi- conditions. This event has helped kihi, Ohaupo, Pirongia and ence the generosity of the GREAT FOR BIG These wonderful experi- these Venturers get that bit Te Awamutu kindly donated wonderful people in this GAME FISHING ences included hiking 29 closer to obtaining the items and services that the community and the wonders kilometres through open Queen Scout Award. Venturers auctioned off to of this amazing country we grasslands, swamps, While hiking at Cape raise money for the new all call home. manuka forests, hill country, Reinga the newest member dress uniforms and the Cape DAVID SWANSON Venturer Scout Leader

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Vital Business Advice In Brief The best kept secret in town It’s easy to get caught up in working doing to tell potential new customers If there’s things in your business you IN your business – until suddenly one about what you do and what you can offer would rather your customers didn’t know day you discover that sales are down them? about – address them and deal with HOT – customer numbers aren’t growing and them. Poor staff performance, a shabby Money spend on marketing – which overheads are skyrocketing. You can’t building exterior, a dated logo, an average includes advertising, branding, logos, FRIDAY ONLY understand it – you’re good at what you product. These do not say ‘’do business your website, staff uniforms, car signage do, customers are loyal, and you have with us’’. But they do say – go see our – must be considered an investment not little perceived competition. opposition! DEALS an expense. It’s a necessary not a nice Have a look at your marketing programme to have. Unless people KNOW about you Be proud of your business. Be proud of – that’s assuming you actually have one! they cannot fi nd you, and they cannot buy what you do and how you do it. Strive for To be part of our February HOT DEALS How long is it since you told your existing from you. Similarly, unless you are telling excellence in every area of what you do. please contact Alan, Dorinda or Julie customers about your new products? your raving fans about what else you can And then don’t be the best kept secret in on 871 5151 How long since you freshened up your do for them, you can’t grow their value your industry. logo and advertising? What are you – or their loyalty. Like us on Facebook Don’t leave town till you’ve shopped the country and keep up to date with other businesses in the area There is no doubt that shopping has hassles, and pricing that matches the – a fantastic shopping experience. The become one of New Zealands favourite big city stores. There is almost nothing ShopTA programme is part of this, and pastimes. With the rapid growth of large that can’t be bought here! And despite Hot Fridays are just the start. I would Welcome to our new members format shopping precincts and shiny the odd rumbling of discontent about encourage you new malls, complete with array of eating the ‘megacentre’ it is good to remember to come and outlets, retailers are getting more and that the distance between this and our enjoy shopping more skilled at encouraging us to part main shopping area is actually less than locally – buy with our money. the length of Hamilton’s Victoria street local product, We are extremely fortunate to have many – (and not even a tenth of the trip to travel support local of those fantastic stores represented to the Base…). Our local shop owners business, and St John’s Church in Te Awamutu – with the added bonus are committed to giving locals – and watch our town of easy, and free parking, no traffi c those travelling here from elsewhere thrive!

From the CEO

I am very excited to announce the new include networking, great food and drinks, • A closer relationship with TA Alive – meaning programme and initiatives for 2012 for our and an awesome lineup of speakers and more vibrant and tangible links between Chamber members. I am committed to prizes business and community. Watch this space having the Chamber of Commerce as your • Our Business after 5 programme will for more as the year unfolds. vital partner in achieving growth in your continue on the third Thursday of each • Te Awamutu Chamber are joint hosts (along business. month, with our whole year already with Cambridge Chamber) of the annual This year we will be offering: booked with great venues Waipa Networks Business Excellence •`Weekly issue of e-business, packed • Following on from the success of awards with vital information to help grow your marketing ideas like Grab One and Treat • This Vital Business feature in the Courier will Rural Women New Zealand is again celebrating rural business. Me, we have developed an initative include real and practical advice to support your • Business coaching with Jennifer Myers especially for Te Awamutu. As part of business. Members are invited to contribute to businesswomen and promoting their achievements from 10X at EVERY Business @10, the revitalized ShopTA we are excited to this. Please contact me for further through the RWNZ Enterprising Rural Women held on the First Tuesday of each launch HOT FRIDAY – a monthly one day information Award 2012. For information and elgibility criteria go month, along with a number of exciting sale opportunity for your business to get • A revitalized website and to www.ruralwomen.org.nz guest speakers, publications for you GET MORE CUSTOMERS! This will be regularly updated to take away – and great coffee at our promoted in the Courier for sales on the Facebook page permanent venue Red Kitchen Fourth Friday of each month. Are you doing good things with • Young Business Network will continue • Continued access to our FREE business SUSAN TRODDEN energy? to be held at Fahrenheit on the 2nd advice hotline 0800CHAMBER every CEO, Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce Entries are now open for the 2012 EECA Awards, the Wednesday of each month. This will business day event that recognizes excellence and innovation in energy effi ciency and renewable energy. FEBRUARY MARCH There’s a category for all – including large and Business Planning with Jennifer Myers 10.00am – Tuesday 6th March 2012 small business, community, transport, innovation, 10.00am – Tuesday 7th February 2012 RED KITCHEN renewable energy, and public sector projects. RED KITCHEN Business Planning with Jennifer Myers 51 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu Guest Speaker TBA 51 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu Previous winners include some of New Zealand’s Hosted by BNZ largest corporate, to small owner-operated fi rms and Wednesday 15th February 2012 Hosted by BNZ community partnerships. FAHRENHEIT Wednesday 14th March 2012 13 Roche Street, Te Awamutu FAHRENHEIT It could be a great way to win recognition and 13 Roche Street, Te Awamutu celebrate your energy achievements. Entries close

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Special Olympics Te Awa- your business in 2012 mutu celebrated a year of out- standing achievements and humbling support at its first prizegiving recently. Advertise your specials & services Fifty people attended the in the Te Awamutu Courier prizegiving — club athletes, their families and committee and see the results for yourself. members. Club chairwoman, Shelley Moriarty was overwhelmed with The Courier is delivered to 12,109 homes, THAT’S OVER the response which confirmed 25,000 POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS every issue! the great support that the club enjoys. The 2011 year was a momen- Contact Alan, Dorinda or Julie 871 5151 tous and busy year for the club, having grown from three club members to the current 16 which presents ongoing fundraising challenges. 8531087AA During the year the club held its first fundraising/auction and hosted its first swim meet and both of these events were extremely successful and well supported by the local commun- ity. ‘‘We acknowledge the support THE LANCASTER that we do get from the commun- (Mono Series) ity — it is fantastic and a driver for the growth of the club,’’ Mrs 126 SQ M (4 BEDROOMS) Moriarty said. Delivered to fl at site The club also received the $161,161 incl GST. runner up award in the Sport Includes foundation, and Leisure Category at the fully plastered and Trust Power Volunteer Awards all kitchen and and two members, Carol Pen- bathroom fi ttings. man and Shelley Moriarty, were regional finalists in the SPARC Sport Volunteer Awards, so the club prizegiving was a fitting end to the year. Oosterman Builders Trophy for Sportsperson of the Year was presented by Herman TC240112SP8 Oosterman in memory of his DILLON KNOETZE (right) receives the Oosterman Builders Trophy brother Kees who had recently for Sportsperson of the Year from donor Herman Oosterman. passed away. This award went to Dillon Knoetze. Most Improved Male Swimmer year in 2012. There are lots of This was one of four trophies was awarded to Matthew Smith. sporting events to attend, that were donated and all club The Penman Trophy for Most another dinner/auction to athletes received a Certificate of Improved Equestrian Rider was organise, a swim meet to host, 8526941AA Achievement. claimed by Callum Taylor. training gear to keep up with the The Collins Family Trophy Shelley Moriarty was a growth of the club to be pur- for Most Improved Female deserving winner of the Club chased, a web site to be launched Swimmer went to Kristy Spirit Award. and funds raised to send athletes Knudson. The club is looking forward to to the National Summer Games The van der Wee Trophy for another busy and successful in Dunedin.

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ourier readers have been quick to share their holidays snaps from a wide variety of places. Memorable shots today come from Whanga- C mata, Kawhia, Putaruru, Athenree and Cook’s Beach. If you have a special photo from your holiday you would like to appear on this page, send it as large as possible (don’t downsize before sending) to [email protected] Please include names, ages etc of people in the photo, who took it, where it was and anything else that may interest readers. Make sure contact details (name, phone, address) are included on your email.

Aimee Gibson photo Johanson family photo LEFT: Leo the Mobility Assistance RIGHT: Jaime Johanson with her Dog (eight months) surveys the daughter Charlie enjoying the beach at Whangamata. harbour at Kawhia.

Julianne Bull photo Caitlyn Munro photo: BELOW LEFT: Paul Bull enjoys BELOW RIGHT: Caitlyn Munro fishing at Cook’s Beach with dad (12) spotted a thrush in a tree at Thomas and Bryan Comins (right). the Athenree Holiday Park.

Aimee Gibson photo BELOW: Kieran Gibson (9) Aidan Gibson (6 ) Briar Gibson (3) marvel at the clarity of the Blue Spring on the Te Waihou Walkway near Putaruru.

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BY CATHY ASPLIN These include jewel- lery, bags, gifts, party HOT Harish Thakur items, pet supplies, searched for the right stationery, homeware, ■ TA Hire’s technician, super friendly place to go into busi- souvenirs, toys, and helpful - went extra mile. ness and found it quite candles, sunglasses and by accident in Te Awa- craft items. ■ The honesty of the Waipa Networks mutu. ‘‘I have a lot of man who picked up and returned my ‘‘I had looked around things for $2, but there cellphone. the Waikato and Bay of are also other reason- Plenty and couldn’t find ably priced items. Since ■ Excellent service at Gasoline Alley the right premises for a advertising in the Te (Churchill Street). variety store. Awamutu Courier I ‘‘When I was in Ham- have had a lot of people ■ Awesome pre-xmas BBQ at Windsor ilton last year I decided come in to see what is court, great line dancing by TA to drive home to Tau- here.There’s something ranga through Te Awa- for everyone really.’’ group. mutu and saw the new Variety World is ■ Sheryl at Repco offering helpful, Mega Centre develop- open from 9am daily. ment on Cambridge Mr Thakur stays knowlegeable advice and going extra Road. open until at least mile to provide excellent service. ‘‘After a quick call to 5.30pm weekdays and a local real estate agent TC240112CA01 4pm weekends. NOT I realised the situation VARIETY WORLD owner Harish Thakur adds more stock to the shop in the ■ Telemarketer who can’t even speak was right for me. Mega Centre on Cambridge Road. ■ For further details or ‘‘Other similar enquiries contact him (ph English properly, calling at 9.30pm. developments have fills up more people are ‘Variety World’ in the He has a huge range 871 5208) or call in to the ■ Empty retail shops in the CBD. proven to be very suc- coming here.’’ Mega Centre late last of reasonably priced store next to Mega Mitre cessful and as this area Mr Thakur opened year. items. 10. ■ People driving with unrestrained preschoolers. ■ Drivers who throw rubbish all over Aotea Beach walking track to protect dunes Te Kawa Road. A new 1.6 kilometre walking also improve beach access. carried out extensive preserve the natural character track aimed at protecting dunes Specific beach access ways will replanting of native dune of the dunes. at the west coast’s Aotea Beach be designated along the plants. The regional council’s TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. has received $5000 from the walkway, which is being devel- The walkway will allow Beachcare co-ordinator Sam Waikato Regional Council’s oped as part of the volunteer beach users to appreciate the Stephens says the community Send to 021 521 947 environmental initiatives fund. group’s overall dune resto- natural beauty of the dunes is very keen to protect the It is expected the Aotea ration programme for the environment and, through for- natural character of their EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Beach walkway will help to stop beach. malising specific beach access beach. Send to [email protected] people treading through sensi- The Morrison family has ways, ensure damage to the “This project has been devel- tive dune environments. given permission for the dune vegetation will be mini- oped by the community on Aotea Beachcare commun- walkway, picnic benches and mised. Signposts along the privately owned land so it’s DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. ity group will build and main- signage to be built on their track are expected to raise great that their hard work is Drop into our offi ce 336 Alexandra Street tain the walkway, which will land. Volunteers have already awareness about the need to being supported by a grant.’’

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CONTACTS BY COLIN THORSEN Te Awamutu’s Nicky Bowden and Brittany MANAGER The all-Te Awamutu Thompson covered the bike Smidy’s Team proved highly legs for their Auckland and Alan Price competitive placing 19th Hamilton teams respec- e: [email protected] overall out of over 160 teams tively. in the Port of Tauranga Half Bowden clocked 2.51.40 EDITOR Ironman. helping her team to 46th Stephanie Holcroft laid overall and fifth female, and Dean Taylor the foundation for her mixed Thompson 2.45.42 enroute to e: [email protected] team’s combined time of her team’s 19th placing in the 4.38.08 with a 30.25 minute, female team category. REPORTERS 2km swim. The ‘Go Hard As’ Te Awa- She was sixth mixed team mutu men’s team of Andrew Cathy Asplin swimmer out of the water Flay (38.50 swim), Stephen e: [email protected] and 20th overall in the Rushbrooke (3.10.04 bike) team’s category. and Kit Lawrence (2.12.08 Colin Thorsen Andrew Smith then run) placed 55th. e: [email protected] carried on from where he Five local athletes entered left off in 2011 with another the 23rd Port of Tauranga outstanding ride on the Half as individuals, some of ADVERTISING 90km bike leg, clocking them using the event as a Dorinda Courtney 2.10.08 to again be among the build-up to the New Zealand e: [email protected] top echelon of cyclists in this Ironman in Taupo in two year’s Half. months time. He was eighth fastest Ohaupo’s Marcus Laws Julie Jackson overall on two wheels, only fared best with a time of e: [email protected] slightly slower than the 4.59.46 for an overall placing likes of Olympian Gordon of 192nd out of 856 competi- Bookings McCauley, Pure Black tors and 37th in 30-34 age [email protected] Racing’s Roman Van Uden group. His split times were and nine times Port of Tau- 40.10 swim, 2.39.38 bike and CLASSIFIEDS ranga Half winner Cameron 1.36.07 run. Brown. Steve Eades placed 388th Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird Smith was hoping to TC240112CT01 overall and 52nd in 45-49 age Anna-Marie Holmes break two hours 10 minutes ANDREW GADDES contesting the cycle leg of the Port of group in a time of 5.47.53 [email protected] for the second year running Tauranga Half for his Pirongia team. (40.28 swim, 2.51.21 bike, but says the strong headwind 2.10.30 run). PRINTERS on the second lap prevented saw her team finish a credit- with a rapid 2.15.03, and Ian Bain was 420th overall that from happening. able 12th in the mixed cat- Goodwright finished off with and 60th in 45-49 age group in APN Print Ellerslie He was passed by only one egory. a 1.45.29 run for 77th. 5.58.43 (43.39 swim, 3.05.02 Published Tuesday & Thursday mixed team rider, handing Another local team com- Te Awamutu’s ‘Spare bike, 2.03.18 run); Wayne Circulation 12,109 over to fiancee Tamara prising Adele Wilson, Time’ line-up of Candice Strong 424th overall and 48th Thompson for the final 21km Andrew Gaddes and Nikki Hammond (32.57 swim), in 50-54 age group (41.56 run leg with his team in Goodwright placed 30th over- Helen Garland (2.46.56 bike) swim, 3.06.07 bike, 2.06.00 8526873AA PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 seventh place. all and 17th mixed team. and Nicky Vincent (1.44.08 run), and Richard Tiddy 336 Alexandra Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840, A time of 1.48.49 (two Wilson was 115th out of run) placed sixth out of 35 439th overall and 51st in 50-54 minutes down on her per- the water in 42.37, Gaddes female teams and 52nd team age group (44.10 swim, 2.51.01 Offi ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm sonal best time of last year) placed 11th on the bike leg overall. bike, 2.22.15 run).

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TC240112SP13A TC240112SP13B HOT SHOT: Te Awamutu’s Andrew Smith on his RUN LEG: Tamara Thompson approaches Pilot way to a rapid 2.10.08 on the 90km bike leg of the Bay on the final lap of the 21km run for Smidy’s Port of Tauranga Half Ironman. 12th placed mixed relay team.

TC240112CT04 TC240112CT05 CLUB SPIRIT: Nicky Bowden donned her Te HALF WAY: Nikki Goodwright starts out on the Awamutu Sports Cycling Club strip on the cycle second lap of the 21km run for her Pirongia mixed leg for her women’s relay team. team of Adele Wilson and Andrew Gaddes. 14 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 15 Shining Penny FEBRUARY finishes fifth BY COLIN THORSEN Tuesday, february 14 Mark Penny was left lamenting what might focusing on.. .. have been after finishing third in class and fifth overall in the Maize Silage and Farm Dairy Upgrades Belray Crosscountry Series. For advertising bookings in this issue Had the rapid Te Awamutu motocross contact Alan Price - 871 5151 rider not missed the first of three rounds Booking deadline: Wed 1st February contested on different farms around Huntly, Te Awamutu his class and overall Courier placings may well have 8531107AA been even more impressive. The first round was held only three weeks after Penny’s wife, Have You Been Struggling Ilana, had given birth to twins. ‘‘After three weeks with Your Milk Temperature of sleepless nights, I thought I would be in this Summer? no shape to ride,’’ quipped Penny. There was a break of five weeks before round two. We can help with solving all your farm refrigeration problems… By then the proud new father had a New refrigeration units Upgrades change of plan. 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Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu *Special conditions apply 8530346AA 8526679AA 16 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 SUMMER SPORTS DRAW Pirongia’s rising star in form TE AWAMUTU SPORTS CLUB TOUCH MODULE DRAW - 26TH JANUARY 2012 BY COLIN THORSEN Bryan Ryburn with 60 points. Further success went Senior Touch Championship Round Pirongia’s Jake Leslie Frankton Junction’s way with Round One 6 pm played an integral part in his Dennis Meinung’s team filling Frankton Junction team win- fourth spot with 55 points, and F1 Generations v NekCONTACTS Minute, F2 D-Unit v bnz NXG, F3 Time ning the annual two-day men’s B. Fletcher’s and Ed Knox’ Out v Sadidas 2.0, F4 Hustlers v Unknown, F5 CD Gener8nz Classic tournament at Te Awa- teams winning the first and v Try Bull Force, F6 TA Shore v Wananga Warriors, F7 Te mutu Bowling Club. second day consolation respec- Leslie and team-mate Phil tively. Whanau v Regan & The Unstoppables, F9 Rockmebaby v Bennett were in sublime form Fitzpatrick’s team went CBFL, F10 ASB Huge Ticka v Team Extreme. after producing outstanding into the Classic as one of the, if Round Two 6.45 pm results at the recent national not the, outright tournament championships in Auckland favourites, with Bennett and F1 Sparkies v Open Wananga, F2 Sub Tribe v New Era, and maintained their impress- Leslie match-hardened from F3 K1 v The Cult, F4 Taylormade v Out Of Touch, F5 Careless ive form throughout the contesting the nationals. Whisper v Touch This, F6 Bangers & Mash v Tribal, F7 Tap Classic. Bennett greatly enhanced Two of the 20 teams entered his reputation by making the Tap v No Name, F8 Bowers Crushers v Ronix, F9 Te Kawa from throughout the Waikato last eight of the national West Young Farmers v Str8 Up, F10 STAGS v Bak2Bak. ended up on 70 points, singles — producing some necessitating a countback to dominating performances 5-ASIDE SOCCER DRAW - 25TH JANUARY 2012 decide the winners. including a huge 21-1 win in TC240112CT06 Honours went to the Frank- the last 16 over top Nelson CLASSIC winning skip Phil Bennett watches the progress of his 6.00pm ton Junction team of Phil bowler James Pugh. He also bowl at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. Bennett (skip), Graeme made the last eight in the Field (1)- I’ll Think About It V Soccer Whoz (ref. Woodies) Fitzpatrick, Robert Ngaia and fours. (2) Mitre 10 V Tomato Farm (ref. Hakura Matata) (3) Bush Jake Leslie with a plus 78 Twenty-year-old Jake Pigs V Out of the Blue (ref. Left Overs) (4)No Nutz Like Hot points differential. Leslie showed he is a player Nutz V All Stars (ref. Awa Crew) (5) Te Kawa YF V The Terry Osment’s Hillcrest with a big future on the Terriers (ref.) The Flicks team of Jimmy Hill, Lloyd national bowls scene. 6.30pm Clarke and Larry Fitzpatrick Having qualified in the had to settle for runners-up singles, he went on to win his Field (1) - Woodies V Wannabees (ref. I’ll Think About It) with plus 39. first game in post section (2)Hakura Matata V Architectural Design (ref. Mitre 10) Leslie says his team were against Jamie Slattery of (3) Left Overs V Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (ref.Bush stoked to have won but were a Frankton Railway 21-12. trifle lucky to have done so. He bowed out in the second Pigs) (4) Awa Crew V Waipa Wanderers (Ref. No Nutz ‘‘We thought we had blown round, but not before Like Hot Nutz) (5)The Flicks V Strikers (ref.Te Kawa Y.F). our chances of winning the impressing all and sundry by TNT Bounce (Bye) tournament when losing to extending New Zealand Open 7.00pm Osment by one point in the champion and eventual Field (1) Te Kawa Y.F. V Out of The Blue (ref. Wannabees) penultimate round of triples. runner-up of the nationals ‘‘We hadn’t counted on the Neil Fisher 21-17. (2)No Nutz Like Hot Nutz V Mitre 10 (ref. Architectural Osment team getting thrashed Leslie and William Bennett Design) (3)I’ll Think About It V All Stars (ref.Winner Winner by a Te Awamutu four in the (Frankton Junction) were also Chicken Dinner) ( 4) Bush Pigs V Soccor Whoz (Waipa final round which ultimately beaten in the second round Wanderers) (5) The Terriers V Tomato Farm (ref. Strikers) cost them the tournament.’’ after qualifying in the pairs. 7.30pm Leslie says his team were Phil Bennett and young confident of winning the Leslie have been invited to Field (1) – Awa Crew V Architectural Design (ref. Soccer countback as they had a far play in the Birkenhead Open Whoz) (2)The Flicks V Waipa Wanderers (ref. Te Kawa superior points differential Pairs on February 4-5 for a Y.F.) (3)Woodies V TNT Bounce (ref. Out of the Blue) throughout the two days of total prize pool of $5000. (4) Left Overs V Strikers (ref. The Terriers) (5) Wannabees competition. ‘‘We are thoroughly look- Third place went to the host ing forward to this event with TC240112CT07 V Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (ref. All Stars) club team of Trevor Wright, $1500 going to the winning PLAYER of the future Jake Leslie in action during the annual Hakura Matata (Bye) John Hastie, Rod Killgour and team.’’ men’s two-day Classic tournament at Victoria Park greens. 8526905AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 17 Te Awamutu Courier Classifieds PHONE (07) 871-5151 FAX (07) 871-3675 DEADLINES - MONDAY 12 NOON - WEDNESDAY 12 NOON 8444821AA FORMAL Sports Notices Public Notices TE AWAMUTU SQUASH CLUB NOTICES BUSINESS HOUSE February 13 - March 19, 2012 Anniversaries Engagements Deaths MCCONE MCCONE Donna Michelle (nee Donna Michelle (nee Entry forms available TYLER-GRANTHAM Rountree). Rountree). from Jo Rusling Maniapoto Maori Trust Board Surrounded by her Deeply loved and at the Mirrorbox, loving family, on respected sister of 6/219 Alexandra Street, 2012 Category One Grants Friday, January 20, Sally, close friend and 2012, in her 41st year. sister-in-law of Allan, Te Awamutu and Scholarships Dearly loved wife of special aunty and MCCLINCHIE—GISLER Brendon. Devoted and "other mother" of Limited to the fi rst 18 paid teams - 6 players per team Kia hiwa ra! kia hiwa ra! kia hiwa ra! loving mother of Mitchell. Allison and Tony and Taylor, Morgan, Must pay entry fee of $60 per team with entry form Category One Grant Round Sharon and John are Logan and Cooper. "Sisters by default, Peter & Edna 8533800AA Entries close : Friday, February 3, 2012 The Maniapoto Maori Trust Board 2012 Category one thrilled to announce Dearly loved youngest friends by choice. If Married on the engagement of love could have saved Any queries phone Debbie Bannister grant round has now opened. This grant is for applicants January 22, 1972 at daughter and friend of Natalie and Troy, to Allen and Raewyn. you, you would have - 870 4133 or 027 2000 636 - that fall into the following three categories - Educational, East Street Church of family and friends. All Treasured sister and lived forever." Cultural and Social and Community. Applicants the best for your C Christ, Auckland well-loved best friend M CONE must be of Maniapoto descent and registered on the future together. Donna Michelle (nee Congratulations on of Mike, Sal, and her Maniapoto Maori Trust Board tribal register. Opening 40 years of marriage. twin Kath. Precious Rountree). Public Notices We love you both so granddaughter of Treasured niece of date December 1, 2011 - closing date February 29, very much — Rachael, Owen and the late Diane and Warren TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE 2012. Deaths Bernice, and the late (Australia) and cousin Canada Rugby Tour Brett (deceased), Ethan Bill and Molly Sister Grace Scholarship BERRY of Janine, Shane, and Olivia xoxoxoxo Marchant. Loved Rebecca and families. Horse Trek This scholarship is available to full time, fi rst year 8535015AA William John (John). daughter-in-law of February 4 & 5, 2012 "Fly with the Angels." undergraduate students of Maniapoto descent Of Parawera. Passed Lloyd and Ralene, Held at Ngaroma 8530095AA C registered on the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board tribal away after a short sister-in-law if Gillian M CONE Spaces are Cost $80 two days, $40 one day Births illness surrounded by Donna Michelle (nee limited, register, and studying in the fi eld of education at a and Trevor, Allan and For details and registration his loving family on Tony. Favourite Rountree). so registration university or NZQA-recognised tertiary institute in New essential. Contact Brian Parker 0274 909 330 Saturday, January 21, Aunty of Kylie, Jet and A beautiful and Zealand. Applicants must be of Maniapoto descent and 2012 at Waikato Lucy; Ashley, Cody irreplaceable twin, Hospital. Loved and Jamie and Kalvin; aunty, great aunty and registered on the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board tribal loyal son of the late Mitchell; and Aaron. best friend. Love register. Opening date December 1, 2011 - closing Bill and Vera. Much Special thank you to always Kathy, Tony, date May 30, 2012. loved father and the Waikato Hospital Kylie, Jet, Lucy, Ash, Technical father-in-law of Oncology Team and Cody, Jay and Kalvin. McDonald’s Lime Scholarship Christine and Dave Hospice Waikato. "It’s not goodbye, it’s Meeting These scholarships (3) are available to full time, fi rst Jones (New A celebration of see ya later" Plymouth), Robert year undergraduate students of Maniapoto descent Donna’s life will be who are registered on the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board Berry (USA) and the held at the Te Cropmark seeds and Ravensdown would like to invite late Phillip. Loved and Awamutu Bible tribal register, and studying in the fi eld of environmental respected grandad of you to join us for a technical meeting to discuss Autumn HOWSE Chapel, Chapel Drive, sciences at a university of NZQA-recognised tertiary Ben, Tom, Kate, Matt Te Awamutu on Pasture Renewal best practice options in the Waikato, "Sophie Annabelle and Trent. Brother to institute in New Zealand. Opening date December 1, Clara" Wednesday, January including Seeds and Agrochemical products and how to Keith (Australia) and 25 at 12.00 noon 2011 - closing date December 1 2011 - closing date Has arrived and is the late Eldon. Uncle followed by a private best utilise these on your farm. May 30, 2012. welcomed with joyful to his niece and cremation. In lieu of love by Erin, Rory, nephew Janice, c At the Kaipaki Community Centre All application forms and information can be accessed brother Max and flowers, donations to M CONE Warwick and the late 8533775AA by visiting our website www.maniapoto.co.iwi.nz and grandparents; Kathy Hospice Waikato Donna Michelle. Lunch included and Brian, Jeanne and Denise, and good would be appreciated Friday, January 20, clicking on grants, or by contacting the MMTB offi ce on Mike. friend to many. Many and may be left at the 2012. 11.30am Tuesday, January 31 0800 668 285 or 07 878 6234. thanks to the Gold service. All "Donna, your warm RSVP to 0800 100 123 or Teresa Tarr at 021 900 304 Team, Oncology Team communications to smile, love,laughter Contact details: and nursing staff of the McCone Family, and kindness will be On the day: special prices for short rotation Maniapoto Maori Trust Board, PO Box 36, Te Kuiti Ward A4 Waikato c/- PO Box 137, Te missed greatly" Ryegrasses and agrochemicals PH: 07 878 6234 or freephone 0800 668 285 Hospital for your love Awamutu please. With all my heart, my and care given to dad. Te Awamutu Funeral love goes out to my FAX: 07 878 6409 A service to celebrate Services FDANZ second family who EMAIL: offi [email protected] or John’s life will be held have been apart of my DID YOU KNOW THATYOUTHAT YOU CAN [email protected] at Alexandra House life for so long. Donna Chapel, 570 Alexandra MCCONE WEBSITE: www.maniapoto.co.nz will be in our lives and VIEW THE COURIER ONLINE? 8480147AA Street, Te Awamutu Donna Michelle. HOYES hearts forever. Aroha on Friday, January 27 Life is a journey ... Update your tribal register information by calling 0800 668 285 Shane and Sarah (nee nui - Lylie xxx www.teawamutu.co.nz and asking for Dawn Magner at 11.00am followed by thank you for c Ranger) are pleased to a private cremation. M CONE announce the safe choosing to travel with Donna Michelle. All communications to me. For Sale Under $50 arrival of their baby the Berry Family, Fond memories of boy c/-PO Box 137, Te "I love you Roundy. much love and "Brayden Lorton" Three tyres and a laughter. Fantastic Awamutu please. ARTIST easel, new, $49.50. Born on December 29, Te Awamutu Funeral pallet. Always yours, mother and friend to 2011 at Waikato Services FDANZ. Mr B." many. Forever in our Phone 870-4994. Womens Hospital hearts. Love Lece, CARPET, 5x4 with weighing 4210 gms Quent, Talie, Saige, underfelt, good (9lb, 4oz). Thanks to MCCONE Nevaeh and Keisha Donna Michelle (nee condition, $49. Phone our awesome midwife xoxoxo CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 871-6217. Wendy Fache. Rountree). On Friday, January 20, In Memoriam DEADLINES FOR TUESDAY COIL, self retracting 2012, aged 40. Dearly CAVEY 8533793AA compressor hose, never loved youngest Daniel James. used, $49. Phone 871-3848. daughter of Raewyn JANUARY 31 COMPUTER desk, good and Allen. Treasured condition, $49. Phone and precious twin 870-6046. sister of Kathy and Due to Anniversary Day on Monday, treasured sister of January 30, 2012 the deadlines will CUCUMBERS, 15 cents, Sally and Mike. Bank Road, Paterangi. Phone 871-4392. "May you always walk be as follows for placing classifi ed NEILL beside your little ones, advertisements: LARGE electric frypan, Kelly and Duncan are and guide them along brand new, unwanted delighted to announce life’s path. Until we gift, $30. Phone 870-6631. the birth of their son Bordered ads: meet again Don, Kendell, Leah, "Cooper Terence" always stay near." 10am - Friday, January 27 LAZYBOY, velour, dark Melissa, Rhana, green, reasonable Born January 7, 2012, Melanie. weighing 4540gms, Run-on ads: condition, $49. Phone (07) (10lb). McCONE Acknowledgements 823-6333. Donna Michelle. 12noon - Friday, January 27 ENGLISH MULCH for your garden, Monumental Masons A living angel has now James Parker. standard trailer load, $20. departed, we were so Phone 871-4887. Parker, Barbara, Phone 871-5151 ~ Fax 871-3675 PHONE 871-5151 for all lucky for you to have Simon and Amy of Te Te Awamutu Memorials shared this time and your classified SOCCER shirt HBHS, Awamutu would like advertising needs. size large, near new, $30. Granite Headstones, Bronze Plaques, space with us. I feel to thank all of you who truly blessed, thank Phone 870-4281. Added Inscription and Restoration have paid many you my sister, and hey wonderful and TE AWAMUTU SCHOOL OF DANCE TE Awamutu Ph Garth Williams - (07) 871-5131 just in case I haven’t beautiful tributes Intermediate boy’s told you today following the tragic uniform, complete $50, "I love you sis". loss of their son and CLASSES RESUMING TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY (10 items). Phone Funeral Directors brother, James. Your 871-2179/(021) 192-0192. support following our TRANSTONIC 22" devastating loss has Enrolments for Ballet from 3½ years television, perfect Rosetown Family Funerals been overwhelming. condition, $45. Phone Please accept this as a Tap, Jazz – 5 years – Hip Hop – 8 years 870-6511. personal acknowledgement of TRIKE plus bike, 12" our deepest gratitude. Experienced Teachers wheels, good condition, "Fly high forever $49. Phone 871-7706. Service with grace and dignity. 8325833AA James, high above the WOOL, dble knit, 50gm 262 Ohaupo Rd • Te Awamutu • 870 2137 wires, high above the All enquiries call Gailene Foster 871 5217 balls, $3 each. Phone turbulence" 8536811AA 871-4268. 8518788AA 18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 Public Notices Auctions Lost and Found To Let Financial Trade Services LOST - O’Brien single ski, LARGE tidy three dble PUBLIC NOTICE left at Arapuni Lake brm house, dble garage, Sale of Liquor Act approximately one week huge open plan living Rob’s Rural 1989 before Christmas, area, woodburner, fenced reward offered. Please private back yard, quiet Fencing Pursuant to phone Alan on 871-9934. cul-de-sac, walk to For farm, equine Section 31(3) FOUND - Rainbow primary school/shops, and lifestyle blocks Lorikeet. Phone 870-1090. $310 p/wk, available end

of January. Phone (021) PH 870-2232 7932309AA Childcare 656-432. Team 4 Ltd has made (021) 724-516 application to the District JM PROPERTY Licensing Agency at Te 8521067AA Awamutu for the grant of Home Based MANAGEMENT an Off-Licence in respect Childcare & Ph/txt Jodie HEWITSON of the premises Education Service 027 589 6416 PLUMBING situated at 49 Vaile Childcare spaces Two brm units & houses Street, Te Awamutu and available, Babies available $210-240 Friendly known as Liquorland Te to 5 years. 20 ECE Studio room, garage, Service Awamutu. hours for 3-4 yrs, close to Pak n Save, The general nature of WINZ subsidies $190 p/wk available. Educarers the business conducted 502 Hazelmere Crescent Phone 871-3620 under the licence is required for 2012. Gardening & Off-Licence sale of liquor. Three brm, garage, pets Trade Services Phone ok, $280 p/wk Landscaping The days on which and 8453877AA 0800JEMMAS or 79 Rolleston Street GARDENER LAWNS the hours during which 5785978 MOWED from $20. Phone the liquor is (or intended Three brm, fi re, $260 RON Elder for all your or text (027) 496-3151. to be) sold under the p/wk garden maintenance. Board And Residence Phone (07) 839-2554 or licence are: Monday- BOARD / flatting 33 McFall Road (027) 845-8530. Sunday, 9am -10pm. situation wanted from Executive living, four TREE CARE ONSITE The application may be January 25 for a period of REPAIRS brm, double garage, 8536849AA approx 12 weeks, GROUNDZONE Tree ● inspected during ordinary working full time. Phone $430 p/wk Care. Pruning, removal, Ride On Mowers offi ce hours at the offi ce (027) 555-2180. stump grinding, wood ● Domestic Mowers ● Domestic Fences Classified Advertising of the Waipa District 480 Franklin Street splitting, consultancy. Commercial Property Qualified, professional Stuart Law Te Awamutu Courier Council, District Licensing Pirongia, superior STORAGE / workshop, arborists. Phone Nathan (027) 226-6889 Agency, Bank Street, Te home, fi ve brm, four car Hughes 871-7107. PH: 871-5151 12x14m plus share of FAX: 871-3675 Awamutu. facilities, central garaging, $550 p/wk Property & Home Stock Auctions location. Phone 870-4990 www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz a/h. Maintenance Employment Wanted Any person who is SLEEPOUT, portable PLUMBING entitled to object and who Flatmates single room, $50 p/wk. CARPET Phone 870-4990. AFFORDABLE FENCING wishes to object to the FLATMATE wanted, grant of application may, CLEANING RATES FARM - Residential - working person, large A1 SELF Lifestyle, for all your not later than 10 working outside attached IICRC Approved Phone Colin fencing requirements, days after the date of the furnished room, $120 (027) 498-9022 experience and quality p/wk incl power and STORAGE fi rst publication of notice or 870-6244 anytime guaranteed. Phone (07) phone. Phone 871-8252 or New facility, many sizes, 827-1849 or mobile (027) of the application in a (021) 042-8711. Te Awamutu Weekly Sale good rates, security and 7388182AA 473-0001. newspaper in accordance Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road PROFESSIONAL person 7479120AA seven day access. with the Act, fi le a notice reqd to share large home Thursday, January 26, 2012 with swimming pool and Phone 871-3332 RAINY SUMMER in writing of the objection spa, rumpus room or (021) 912-900 RUINING YOUR with the Secretary of the Sale Comprising: downstairs, own HOLIDAYS? District Licensing Agency 11.00 Prime & Boners bathroom, access, $170 ULTRA CLEAN p/wk incl power, phone, TE AWAMUTU Can’t put up with your at Waipa District Council, 10 Fat Cattle kitchen or lounge Need help? broadband, Sky, non SELF STORAGE Phone 0800 569 656 Private Bag 2402, Te 100 Boners smokers preferred. décor anymore. We Phone: (07) 871-3176 From $20 p/wk have experienced Awamutu 3840. Store Cattle Phone (021) 068-2281. GAS 24hr access decorators availableve callers This is the fi rst publication 10 2-year Steers & Heifers To Let 7625828AA Camera Surveillance FULL gas servicing and now. First fi

of this notice. 8031019AA installation service. Call 8535161AA 30 Yearling Beef X Steers & Heifers receive a $50 petrol 30 Weaner Beef X Steers & Heifers ROOMS TO RENT PH: (07) 856-7584 Pratts today. 870-5020. voucher when they Business Opportunities Tuition 8536774AA or (027) 608-1749 book a decorating job. Bulls ROOFS Free quote and colour PIANO lessons available, 60 2 yr old ylg Bulls THREE brm, fresh and RE-SCREWING roofs, consultation. start middle February sunny, back section, save thousands. Call 2012. Great rates. Phone 12.00 Sheep & Calves handy to town, $290 Pratts 870-5020. 8525486AA Dave Rowe Painter & Decorator (021) 136-8915. p/wk. Phone (027) WATERBLASTING - 07) 873-1777 Further Enquiries 226-9532 or 870-5355. Phone Ultra Clean 0800 ( Advertise with us! 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 (027) 290-8776 Chris Ryan Portable, insulated, THREE brm house, single 569-656 today! 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 garage and carport, no WINDOWS cleaned by the Phone 871-5151 Andrew Reyland 8129142AA power, carpet, curtains experts. Phone Ultra Andy Transom 0275 965 142 or 07 870 6059 dogs, no smoking, $290 Various sizes available p/wk. Phone 871-3458. Clean 0800 569-656. Bill Donnelly 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855 Immediate delivery Vehicles Wanted 0274 735 856 or 07 873 7403 THREE brm town house, Mack Lynn Ph/txt (027) 458-2904 dbl garage, ensuite, heat Trade Services For Export CARAVANS to let from pump and dishwasher, $30, long term. Phone available February 2, ROOFS Toyota Cars from $300 871-2171 or (0274) 407-101. $350 p/wk. Phone

8525445AA Howard 871-3892 or (021) 4x4 from $500 Firewood MODERN four brm sprayed for MOSS, ALGAE, house, Pirongia, internal 935-132. Cars from $250-7000 access garage, fenced LICHEN TREATMENT FIREWOOD for sale, OAK and gum, 4m TIDY large three brm (average house) expected shortage next truckload, $320 delivered. section, available mid home with new kitchen 0800 33 2467 winter, 5m3 - $170, 10m3 - Phone (07) 823-6712. February, references and bathroom, in town, “ $180 ” 22 Leslie Street, Kihikihi $300. Phone (07) 873-9190 reqd, $350 p/wk. Phone available now, $250 p/wk. or (021) 617-349. 871-9989. Phone (021) 871-877. Gutter clean 18 years experience Livestock & Poultry TIDY three brm house, BATHROOMS For Vehicles Wanted Teasdale Street, $310 specialist bathroom Johnny Nelson p/wk. Phone 871-4542 or design and accessories. (021) 482-652 after 5.00pm. We do the lot! Call Pratts (027) 476-3347 870-5020. or 871-7389 0800 CAR DUMP TWO and three brm 7945223AA houses. Phone 871-3702. WANTED We sell second hand Employment TWO bedroom unit with DRAINAGE ROSETOWN Painters for Dead or dying cars, 4x4 good warrantable tyres all your painting and Vacancies internal access garage, No job too big utes, vans most sizes. $220 p/wk. Phone (027) decorating CHEF/KITCHENHAND - 232-7720. or too small - requirements. Phone Friday, Saturday nights. Some assortment of (027) 482-5586, or a/h Phone Daniel, Gostiona WAITOMO caves, three/ WE DO IT ALL! alloys. 871-3411. Restaurant (07) 843-5431. 8337256AA four brm home, double Phone 870-6244 or garage, carport, G Phone Jan or Paul Colin (027) 498-9022 et th responsible tenants Employment Vacancies at c ar outa there! 0800 227 3867 required with refs please, $250 p/wk. Phone Pauline MEATEATER TRUCK DRIVER Or enquire at 181 Bruce Berquist Dr, Te Awamutu Fruit & Vegetables (07) 873-7881. HOMEKILLS LTD Computer Services 7353442AA Open 7 days We are seeking a truck driver to join our 8am-6pm PICK YOUR OWN PC PROBLEMS? Killing team Eftpos available NO fix, no fee, local IT Sheep - Pigs - Beef You must have: BLUEBERRIES professional available for on site repairs, upgrades Phone 871-9995 • Clean licenses classes 1-5 At $9.50/kg picking your own and trouble shooting, PC blueberries is a fun summer and laptop sales, no call • Worked in the rural sector activity for the family. out fees for help, Phone LANDSCAPING • Experience in metal cartage Our cafe serves light refreshments Matt (027) 515-6996 or 870-3038. • Decking, • Paving • The ability to work unsupervised

and snacks, baked goods and real • Stone work. 8535055AA fruit ice cream or frozen yogurt. 8476260AA Health For free quotes If this is you then call Brent at www.blueberry.co.nz call Sam NOW OPEN IN TWO LOCATIONS THERAPEUTIC massage (022) 601-3656 397 Jary Road, Ohaupo and reflexology, qualified or (07) 823-4454 CORBOY EARTHMOVERS LIMITED 229 Central Road South, Ngatea experienced practitioner. evenings. on 871 1803 Ph 07 823 6923 for info/directions Phone Ardent 872-7765. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 19

‘So You Think You Can Sing’ special

Te Awamutu Country Music Club issued a challenge to members and the public in Novem- ber... ‘So You Think You Can Sing?’ The results were so rewarding that the club has decided to make it an annual event. President Celia Baker says the aim of the initial challenge was to get the club and the community working together. ‘‘We also wanted to encourage poeple of all ages to come out and sing in public for the first time.’’ IMPERIOUS DANCE COMPANY Those who fronted up in November ranged from six years old to late eighties.

Several were voted to sing in the ‘So You Think 8529041AA You can Sing’ special concert this weekend. FUN WEEKLYWEEKLY DANCE DANCE CLASSES CLASSES FOR FOR ALL ALL AGESJAZZ AGES FROM FROM 3+ 3+ Daniel O’Donnell fan Murial Morrow, yodeller TAP Kath Hawkins, the Sanders family and the Karam- HIPHOP Whalley group will all be taking to the stage in the Te Awamutu RSA. & ADULTADULT DANCE DANCE CLASSES! CLASSES! The club band will be on hand to back them as Commencing 6th February 2012 well as club members, friends and visitors from other clubs. Enrolments will not start until the 23.01.12 Guests are welcome to enjoy the afternoon’s Any enquiries call: 07 280 7144 or 027 418 6777 entertainment on Sunday (1pm - 4.30pm). Contact Ms Baker (871 6045) for further details. or email Leeza: [email protected]

Burns’ Birthday Bash DIGITAL SPECIAL “A really enjoyable family film Te Awamutu Bible Chapel 3D CINEMA EVENT that crackles with energy. It’s Friday 27th January, 11am solid entertainment with enough JOURNEY 2 cute, fun, funny and adventurous Songs by the great bard himself, a wee bit o’haggis, MYSTERIOUS ISLAND PG moments to delight all ages.” the pipes, and a kilt liftin’ good time TUE & WED 1:30 & 8:10, “Wow, loved Dolphin Tale.” Laille Alice Gower, Elaine Wogan & Tim Carpenter THU & FRI 1:30 & 5:30, SAT 3:10, DOLPHIN TALE PG SUN & MON 1:10 Address To The Haggis - Alec Calderwood TUE & WED 11:10 & 1:10, Bagpipes - Trevor Law ADVENTURES THU & FRI 1:20, SAT 3:00, Songs Include: My Luv is Like a Red Red Rose, OF TIN TIN PG MON 11:00 Skye Boat Song & Loch Lomond TUE & WED 1:20, THU & FRI 1:10, “Take a tissue and be prepared Accompanist - Dr Greg Neil SAT 5:00, SUN & MON 3:00 for a huge emotional wallop in Tickets: Ph (07) 871 4594 or email [email protected] HAPPY FEET 2 G Steven Spielberg’s wonderful film or from Te Awamutu i-Site TUE 11:30, FRI 11:25, about an extraordinary horse”. $20 Adults, $18 Senior/Student, $16 groups of 10 or more FINAL SUN 11:20 Cinefile. Lunch included WAR HORSE M Payment: Cheque, cash or “Hugo is terrific, terrific, really TUE & WED 5:20 & 8:00, terrific.” Allan. “Fascinating. One internet banking THU & FRI 5:20 & 7:55, 8526588AA to remember. Stupendous.” Peter. SAT 5:10 & 7:50, 8526876AA HUGO G SUN & MON 3:10 & 5:50 WED 5:50, THU & FRI 5:45, SAT 3:20, SUN & MON 1:20 SIONE’S WEDDING UNFINISHED BUSINESS M PUSS IN BOOTS PG TUE & WED 6:30 & 8:20, WED 11:30, THU 11:35, SAT 1:25, Wed 25th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open THU & FRI 5:55 & 7:45, FINAL MON 11:25 5.30-6.30pm Membership draw SAT 1:35 & 8:15, Thu 26th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open RED DOG PG SUN & MON 11:35 & 6:15 Fri 27th 12noon-2pm Restaurant open TUE & WED 1:25, Buck is pretty special, a nice 5.00 Restaurant open for dinner THU & FINAL FRI 1:15 wholesome movie with a big 5.30pm to 6.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw heart. Buck’s a quiet, gentle 6.30pm approx – Jokers Wild win up to $1000 ALVIN & THE CHIPMINKS 3 G mannered yet very sensitive Sat 28th 12noon-2pm Restaurant open for lunch TUE & WED 11:20, THU & FRI 11:15, ’Horse Whisperer’. This uplifting film 5.00pm Restaurant open SAT 1:10, SUN & MON 11:10 really shines and we thoroughly Sun 29th 1.00pm Country Club 5th Sunday special recommend it to everyone. get toegther HAPPY FEET 2 G BUCK PG 5.00-7pm Sunday Roast 2 Roast meats, Seasonal WED 10:50, THU 10:45, SAT 1:00, TUE & WED 5:40 & 7:30, veges and gravy plus delicious dessert of the day MON 11:00 THU & FRI 7:35, SAT 8:20, only $14.50 SUN & MON 6:20 Mon 30th 12noon-2pm & 5.00-7.00pm Special $8.00 meals “It’s not good, it’s WONDERFUL.” Allan. Thoroughly recommended THE HELP M Tue 31st 12noon-2.00pm Special $8.00 meals to all who have a heart. SAT 5:35, SUN & MON 12:55 & 3:35 The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests WE BOUGHT A ZOO PG and members of affi liated clubs. “Wasn’t the feel of the movie TUE & WED 1:00 & 5:30, THU & FRI PHONE: 871 3707 nice?” Laille. Older people are For pickup call the COURTESY VAN 12:55, SAT 3:30, SUN & MON 1:30 raving about this gem.

TE AWAMUTU RSA WHAT’S HAPPENING THISRSA WEEK WHAT’S TE AWAMUTU 871 3707 then push 5 - free call It’s amazing THE MUPPETS G HUGO G TUE & WED 11:00, THU & FRI 11:05, TUE 5:50 FINAL SUN 11:00 What do YOU think? PUSS IN BOOTS PG SHERLOCK HOLMES: TUE 10:50, FRI 10:45 GAME OF SHADOWS M Txt 021 241 4568 TUE & WED 7:50, SAT 5:50, GIRL WITH THE DRAGON Insert the code TAC before your message - SUN & MON 3:50 TATTOO R16 limit of 150 characters THU, FRI & SAT 7:20, MERYL STREEP is THE IRON LADY M SUN & MON 5:20 Write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, THU & FRI 10:50 & 5:35, THE DESCENDANTS M PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 SAT 1:15 & 3:25, THU & FRI 8:05, SAT 5:40 & 8:00, email: [email protected] SUN & MON 10:55 & 1:00 SUN & MON 3:40 & 6:00 20 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012