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CIRCULATED FREE TO 12,109 HOMES THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. BRIEFLY Welcome back Halberg hopefuls Happy New Year — we hope you enjoyed a safe and happy Christmas and New Year period. By COLIN THORSEN This is our first (and only edition) for this week — we will Outstanding performances by be reverting to twice weekly athletes with Te Awamutu connections during 2012 have been (Tuesday, Thursday) next week. reflected in the finalists for the 50th If you have any interesting Westpac Halberg Awards. snippets of news, photographs Andrew Nicholson and Lisa Car- (see below) letters or rington are candidates for the High advertisements — contact your Performance Sport New Zealand community newspaper, the Te Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Awamutu Courier (contact Year titles, while Hamish Bond and details page 7). Eric Murray are among the West- pac Team of the Year finalists. Snap Happy World number one ranked Readers have been quick to eventing rider Andrew Nicholson is send us some lovely a big chance to take out the photographs of their summer ‘Sportsman of the Year’ title. holidays. The first group are Kihikihi’s favourite son netted published on our back page the $US50,000 bonus as the HSBC (page 20) today. Rankings leader at the end of the If there are enough images 2012 season after holding on to the we will continue to publish world number one spot since photos throughout January and claiming team bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. February. The 51-year-old kicked off 2012 Send photos to: cathy.asplin by finishing seventh at the Rolex @teawamutucourier.co.nz Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), For more details see Snap then secured fourth at the Happy (page 20). Luhmu¨ hlen CCI four star event. He went on to captain the New A—210812NZHRGRBRONZE1210 Free bus Zealand bronze medal team at CANOEING’S golden girl Lisa Carrington is welcomed by her A reader has a ticket for London, his sixth Olympic Games, parents Pat and Glynis at the Auckland International Airport as Naked Bus from Te Awamutu to and placed fourth individually with she arrives back in New Zealand from the London Olympics. Wellington this Friday they don’t Nereo. need and are happy to give it Just one month later he rode Horse Trials, the final leg of the put gold medallist; Sarah away. Avebury to a third victory in 17 HSBC FEI Classics 2011/2012 Walker, Olympic silver medallist The bus leaves Te Awamutu years at the Land Rover Burghley season. in the women’s BMX, and ama- at 10.05am. He then won the opening leg of teur golf sensation Lydia Ko, She also has return tickets to the new series at Les Etoiles de winner of the CN Canadian Auckland for January 17 and 19 Pau (FRA), again on Libby Sellars’ Women’s Open on the LPGA to give away. Nereo, by a comfortable margin Tour. If you would like these over Olympic team silver medal- Westpac Team of the Year contact the owner for more list, William Fox-Pitt (GBR). finalists are NZ men’s pair Eric Joining Nicholson among the Murray and Hamish Bond details (027 5345440). Halberg finalists is Olympic rowing (rowing), NZ men’s double world single sculls champion Mahe scullers Joseph Sullivan and Try out track Drysdale, cycling’s Simon van Nathan Cohen (rowing), NZ Year 7-13 students Velthooven, who won Olympic women’s 470 team of Jo Aleh and interested in having a go at track bronze in the keirin; and rugby’s Polly Powrie (sailing), NZ men’s cycling should mark January 24 Richie McCaw, who captained the 49er class team of Peter Burling in their diary. All Blacks through their successful and Blair Tuke (sailing), and the KiwiSport Waikato is having 2012 season. All Blacks (rugby). a free introductory session at the Lisa Carrington has had many Bond and Murray, like Carring- Te Awamutu Velodrome spin-offs from her magnificent gold ton, were also made members of NZ (Armstrong Avenue) from 10am medal victory in the women’s K1 Order of Merit. to 2pm. 200 at the London Olympics, includ- Once again this year the public Participants need a helmet, ing becoming the face of the new has the chance to vote for ‘New shoes, lunch and a drink. They Beef + Lamb promotion (along with Zealand’s Favourite Sporting can also take their own bike or a BMX rider Sarah Walker and Moment’. Finalists for this category track bike will be provided. Paralympic swimmer Sophie will be announced when public Registrations essential: Pascoe), and being made a member voting opens on January 14. phone, text or email Amy of the New Zealand Order of Merit Award winners will be Vurndread (ph 027 213 5147 or in the New Year honours list. announced at the 50th Westpac TC090113SP12C Carrington’s rivals for Halberg Awards at Vector Arena on A—TC020812SP04A [email protected]). OLYMPIC gold medallist Hamish Sportswoman of the Year are Thursday, February 14. The event WORLD No. 1 eventing rider Bond. Valerie Adams, 2012 Olympics shot will be televised live on SKY Sport. Andrew Nicholson.

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Waipa District Council has Livingston. to expect, and to cater for forecast welcomed the Auditor General’s ‘‘We are also in the fortunate growth,’’ said Mr Livingston. report on matters arising from the position of having one of the ‘‘It is about planning for our 2012-22 local authority long term lowest public debt per capita future and limiting the burden plans. ratios for local authorities in the placed on ratepayers of today The report was released in Waikato,’’ he said. while still ensuring that there is December and found that ‘‘overall ‘‘Our ratepayers can take heart adequate ability to provide for the local authorities are planning to that our council is in a sound ratepayers of the future. live within their means, and they financial position and our ‘‘Without taking this approach are not raising rates to unreason- planned rates increases are well we would be doing nothing more able levels’’. within what the Auditor General than delaying the inevitable and Kate Morgan Starter Pack includes: Auditor General Lyn Provost considers acceptable.’’ future councils would find them- 28 meal replacement sachets, shaker, program guides and membership said that while some councils The council is working on its selves trying to defend large rates were planning to raise more debt Annual Plan for the 2013/14 year increases for investing in emer- FREE Membership and ongoing support when you join ‘‘net income always stays positive which would start the financial gency works brought on by a lack and local authorities stay well year with a debt of $28 million. of foresight and planning,’’ he the Kate Morgan Weight Management Program within the golden rule of fiscal This worked out to a debt per said. Offer Valid 27 Dec 2012 – 3 Feb 2013. The Kate Morgan Weight Management program includes advice on diet, policy that governments should capita ratio of around $686 per The Annual Plan would be exercise and lifestyle changes which take personal commitment to be effective. People with speciﬁ c medical only borrow to invest’’. person, much less than the major- released for public feedback in conditions should check with their doctor ﬁ rst. Food additional. Individual results may vary. Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston ity of other councils in the Wai- March and comments would be said the report countered criti- kato region. invited on a number of issues cism earlier in the year by some ‘‘While our debt is set to including those raised by the who alleged the council’s spend- increase during the next 10 years, amendments to the Local Govern- ing was out of control. this is due to a large investment in ment Act. 220 BANK ST ‘‘Our planned average rate infrastructure that will put us in ‘‘We encourage people to take (Adjacent to medical centre) increase over the 10-year period is the best position in terms of part in this process. It is import- Ph: 871 4918, 156 TEASDALE ST 4.1 per cent compared to a sector delivering on the levels of service ant that people have their say,’’ Email: [email protected] Proudly offering you Fly Buys average of 4.3 per cent,’’ said Mr that our communities have come Mr Livingston said. Off-street parking at rear 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013

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Cambridge’s high-level Vic- munity,’’ said Ms Inglis. toria bridge will be closed to ‘‘The type of bitumen being vehicles this weekend to allow used to resurface the bridge the deck to be resurfaced. needs to be applied at optimal Waipa District Council has temperatures that are achieved engaged contracting firm during the day and the end result Downer to undertake the work will be a much smoother surface between the hours of 6pm on for vehicles,’’ she said. Friday and 6am on Monday. The bridge’s handrail will also Road corridor manager Dawn be cleaned while the traffic con- Inglis said that while the bridge trol and detours will be in place would be closed to vehicular during this period. traffic, pedestrians and cyclists If wet, the work will be would be accommodated where postponed until the following possible. weekend. ‘‘We recognise this is an Updates will be posted on the important link between council website Leamington and Cambridge and www.waipadc.govt.nz and on its have attempted to undertake the Facebook page works at a time that will cause www.facebook.com/ the least disruption to the com- WaipaDistrictCouncil. CRIMELINE

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Te Awamutu Police have dark pants, of medium height dealt with the following mat- and build. ters since our last edition: Monday, December 31: Sunday, December 23: Attempted theft of two Burglary of Kihikihi Road vehicles reported. residence reported. Entry Tuesday, January 1: through insecure window. Burglaries: Pekerau Cres- Christmas presents, lottery cent property. Lawnmower, tickets, hair straighteners, frozen meat, clothing and rub- camera and cellphone stolen. bish bin stolen from insecure Monday, December 24: shed. Finch Street residence. Theft of sub-woofer and Xbox games, PlayStation and speakers from car parked in food stolen. Fairview Road reported. Wednesday, January 2: Thursday, December 27: Burglaries: Heaphy Street Theft of a J Swap residence. Two cellphones and Contractors Toyota Hilux Ute alcohol stolen. Resident chased (MJ1981) from Osbornes away a male maori, aged about Transport yard reported. 18, who dropped a can of beer. Friday, December 28: Spinley Street residence. TV Theft of a AMC CJ8 Jeep stolen. van (NN365) from Ohaupo Thursday, January 3: Road property reported. Theft of an Alpaca from Saturday, December 29: Arapuni Road property Burglary of Te Rahu Road reported. property reported. Two bikes Youth reports his scooter and a sound system stolen being stolen from inside from garage. McDonald’s Restaurant. Thefts from vehicles: Cloth- Theft of 10 beer swappa- ing, cash, kettle, electric crates from yard at Super frypan, iPod charger and aerial Liquor Kihikihi reported. from car parked at Downes Friday, January 4: Street property. Purse from Theft of a Honda CRF250 van parked in Wallace Terrace from from insecure shed at property. Five wallets from car Kane Street property reported. parked in Greenhough Cres- Theft of a Honda CBR750 from cent property. Pirongia Road property Occupants of Allen Road reported. residence confronts four males Burglaries: Te Awamutu who enter home. They decamp Sports Club. Nothing stolen. when confronted and make Kihikihi Bowling Club. Tools way to car parked at and of stolen. long driveway. Saturday, January 5: Balance Street resident Burglary of Crozier Street disturbs offender who has property reported. Frozen entered garage and interfered meat, drill, digital camera and with a quad bike and entered 2002 VW Golf Stationwagon parked car. Offender (GDQ825) stolen. decamped and not located by Theft of wallet and purse Police. Described as a male from car parked at McClure wearing cream hoodie and Street property reported.

24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 0800 VICTIM (0800 842846). TE AWAMUTU COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 5 Derbyshire Coaches Al, Trusa ready for relay Your Leisure - Our Pleasure

Te Awamutu’s Leanne Milligan JANUARY CLUB TRIPS has been bitten by the Relay For Life bug and her commitment to this Celebrating a special occasion or social event? Group charters available fantastic fundraising and awareness Friday 11th event is increasing every year. Relay For Life is a fun, overnight ‘CAMBRIDGE TROTS’ event which raises funds and aware- Join us and your friends tonight for a fl utter and and a great fun night ness for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty at the Races! Departing Rose Gardens at 5.30pm & returning following Cancer Society. the last race. $10pp – transport only. It involves teams of ten or more Wednesday 16th walking or running around a track ‘CLASSIC CAR CAFÉ’ for 22 hours — though only one Just opened by a keen Hamilton Car Collector & a must visit! member needs to be on the track at Re-visit your past & have a trip down memory lane, while enjoying a any one time. 50’s cafe lunch at the Jukebox Diner! Departs 10.30am – home by Ms Milligan first became involved 3pm. $25 (transport & entry only) with Relay For Life in 2005, when a Sunday 20th fellow Altrusa member, who had cancer entered a team and Altrusa Te ‘VILLA MARIA WINES’ Awamutu sponsored them. Today, we host you for an informative and relaxing visit to this The following year Altrusa expansive, award winning winery in South Auckland. Indulge yourself decided to enter their own team. in the tour, wine tasting & beautifully prepared platter lunch, followed This year’s event will be Altrusa by a stroll around their amazing vineyards & gardens. Departs Te Awamutu’s eighth Relay and the 8.30am – $79pp - includes tour, tasting & lunch first for Ms Milligan as team captain. Thursday 24th She has also taken it up a notch by ‘AUCKLAND MUSEUM, SKYTOWER OR WATERFRONT’ joining the Relay For Life organising Back by popular demand, this trip allows you to visit your favourite committee. locations in central Auckland, or just do your own thing without the ‘‘Cancer is something that affects driving or parking! Departs 8.00am – Leaves Auckland at 3.30pm everyone in some way. I lost a $26pp (transport only) grandfather and an uncle to cancer as Sunday 27th well as having two aunts and a brother go through treatment. ‘HAMPTON DOWNS MOTORSPORT’ ‘‘Relay For Life is such a fun event Join us today for an action packed tribute to Denny Hulme, our only and with 2013 being the tenth anni- TC090113SP05A Formula One Champion! Classic racing at its best! Departs 8am – versary of Relay in Hamilton, I ALTRUSA Te Awamutu bookworms, Al (Leanne Milligan) and Trusa Returns after the last race. $20pp (transport only) Packed lunch wanted to help recognise this and (Janne Natrass), hit the track with Altrusa members Helen Appleby and available – $15 pp make it a great, celebratory event. Christine Melville at Relay For Life. Wednesday 30th ‘‘We’re hoping for a sunny week- ‘RAINFOREST EXPRESS’ end so the Altrusa bookworm ‘‘There’s such a great atmosphere ‘‘It’s about supporting each other; Come with us for a spectacular ride on the narrow gauge Auckland mascots, Al and Trusa, can join in the and it’s a lot of fun. I really enjoy the you don’t have to stay for the whole Water Supply inspection railway in the Waitakere Ranges. 10 tunnels celebrations. whole weekend.’’ 22 hours. & a viaduct! Departs 8.00am - Returns by 5pm $59pp (includes trip, ‘‘The 2013 Relay is shaping up to But there is more to Relay For Life ‘‘This year our team is taking train & packed lunch) be the ultimate event with all the than a great weekend of family fun. shifts and heading home to sleep. We aspects that makes Relay so special, Relay is about celebrating with tell people, if you have one hour to All tours depart Rose Gardens Bus Terminal plus a few surprises.’’ those who have overcome cancer, give we’ll take it, if you have two & are subject to minimum numbers. 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Mystery Creek Events Centre will continue to rock to the beat of the Parachute Music Festival following the signing of a five-year con- tract. Parachute organisers have been working with the Mys- HOT tery Creek Events Centre ■ team to ensure that one of the Lovely, big, fresh cabbage left on largest music festivals in the my doorstep. We shared it between Southern Hemisphere can four families. Thanks TA Bible Chapel continue to be held at Mystery garden! Creek. The popular Christian ■ Nice young lad who delivers our music festival is held every Courier in Bryce Street. year over Auckland Anni- versary Weekend and attracts ■ Employee at pool using initiative thousands of spectators with and proactively cleaning, making a headlining international and big difference. local bands. A — 290112NZHCCPARACHUTE31 The drug- and alcohol-free SCENES from a previous Parachute Festival. ■ Great service from: The Warehouse event drew 20,000 visitors and Contact Electrical. last year with many choos- is the only events centre in Parachute Music Festival preloaded with credit and ing to stay onsite for the New Zealand that can accom- has come a long way since its will alleviate the need to ■ Go Bus with Te Awamutu written ultimate festival experience. modate 30,000 campers with modest beginnings in 1989. carry cash onsite. across the body - looks great and This year will mark the showers, flushing toilets and The first festival was held Tickets for Parachute easy to spot in Hamilton trafﬁ c. 10th year the Parachute all necessary amenities to in Waikanae in 1992 and (January 25-27) have been Music Festival has been held reside onsite. moved to Totara Springs in released and are selling in NOT at Mystery Creek Events Sonya Anderson, the 1995. staged tiers with the first two Centre. events centre’s corporate In 2004, Parachute tiers now sold out. ■ Speeding car that hit and killed a ‘‘We’ve looked at how we and private events manager, relocated to Mystery Creek Headline acts include much loved cat (and didn’t stop) on can create a new business says, ‘‘Mystery Creek Events and has grown to now be the Switchfoot, Hillsong Racecourse Road. model that gives flexibility Centre’s space, facilities and largest Christian music fest- United, Newsboys Family and scope to meet both our infrastructure set it apart ival in the Southern Hemi- Force Five, Lecrae, Ever- ■ Drivers who cut the corner when needs, and recognises the from many other venues and sphere. more, Oh, Sleeper, Half turning right at intersections. strength of our 10-year the site naturally lends itself Improvements are con- Noise, Rapture Ruckus and relationship,’’ says Jon to music-based camping stantly being made to the Sleeping Giant. ■ Calder, Mystery Creek The events. event and impressive new Broken glass and rubbish left at ■ property in Te Pahu. events centre’s 115 hectares ‘‘It is the ideal venue for features include integrated For festival and ticket provide an excellent venue the Parachute Music Fest- technology in the festival’s information see: ■ People driving through roadworks for large, multi-day events; it ival.’’ Tag wristbands; these can be www.parachutefestival.com at excessive speed in Waipa District Council vehicles. ANZ team gets behind prostate foundation TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before Hot or Not. Prostate Cancer Foundation buying Christmas presents for men are prone to turning a ‘‘We’re so grateful to the of New Zealand received a top- customers, the team decided to blind eye to these issues. We ANZ team for this donation,’’ up just in time for Christmas, donate money to a charity. have a high male customer said Keith Beck, CEO of Pros- EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. thanks to a $1000 donation from ‘‘The foundation plays a base so we felt this was a good tate Cancer Foundation. Send to [email protected] the local ANZ Commercial and vital education role about pros- charity to back.’’ ‘‘The money will help us to Agri banking team. tate problems and prostate can- The Prostate Cancer Foun- fund New Zealand-based ANZ Agri Regional Mana- cer in particular,’’ says Mr dation has been providing sup- research into testicular & pros- DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. ger for Te Awamutu Brett Robinson. port and resources to men with tate cancers as well as assist in Drop into our ofﬁ ce 336 Alexandra Street Robinson says that instead of ‘‘Many of we New Zealand prostate problems since 1996. pastoral care.’’

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People4Success and Te MANAGER Awamutu Chamber of Com- merce Employee of the Month Alan Price (for December) is Dee Clark, e: [email protected] Tarahill activities co- ordinator and caregiver in EDITOR aged care. Dean Taylor Proprietor Heather Lydford says Mrs Clark has been a e: [email protected] member of staff for 10 years and over that time has devel- REPORTERS oped close personal ties with Cathy Asplin residents, their families, staff and the many community e: [email protected] organisations where residents Colin Thorsen attend outings and the various e: [email protected] groups that come into the home. ADVERTISING Mrs Clark has completed her aged care education pro- Dorinda Courtney gramme along with other staff e: [email protected] at Tarahill, and she has nearly completed her national course Julie Jackson in diversional therapy. e: [email protected] She is on the committee for the vision impaired group and Bookings is assistant co-ordinator for the [email protected] Stroke Club, which holds TC090113DT01 monthly get-togethers at WARM WORDS: Employee of the Month Dee Clark (right) listens to Tarahill resident Heather Walker CLASSIFIEDS Tarahill. (centre) as she says a few words on behalf of residents at the award presentation. Mrs Clark was ‘‘Mrs Clark has been pivotal nominated by Tarahill proprietor Heather Lydford (left). Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird in promoting the health and Anna-Marie Holmes wellness of our residents by feedback from people in the ‘‘personal approach’’ and the Nominating high-performing [email protected] providing activities that community who are involved families are involved in much employees is a great way for encourage our residents to in many aspects of caring and of what goes on within the employers to recognise the vital LETTERS TO THE EDITOR maintain their individuality supporting our aged persons — home. contribution their employees while being mentally stimu- Mrs Clark takes a lot of pride She says Mrs Clark spends make to their businesses. We welcome letters - preferably via email. lated and having fun. in the appearance of our resi- many hours of her own time in Employee of the Month win- They should be under 300 words and must ‘‘She has won many awards dents when they go out and she planning or arranging activi- ners receive a certificate and have the sender’s name, address and phone at our local Resthome Games has a deep empathy and bond ties ‘‘and is tireless in her $100 meal voucher for a Te number. No pseudonyms are accepted for her imaginative ideas and with our residents — they are efforts to ensure that our resi- Awamutu restaurant or cafe of and names will only be withheld in special themes. an extension of our own famil- dents and their families have their choice. circumstances at the discretion of the editor. ‘‘She goes ‘all out’ and ies,’’ says Mrs Lydford. special memories of their time Letters are not usually acknowledged and encourages residents in the ‘‘I for one deeply appreciate at Tarahill and it is appreciated ■ Nomination forms can be planning and participating of her efforts and support as she by us all’’. downloaded from may be edited, abridged or discarded. any activities and everyone takes on above and beyond her Nominations for the people4success.co.nz, 9042098AA gets dressed to a theme, with- duties and lightens my load.’’ People4Success and Te Awa- teawamutuchamber.org.nz or PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 out undermining the residents’ Mrs Lydford says because mutu Chamber of Commerce teawamutu.co.nz or picked up 336 Alexandra St, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 dignity. Tarahill is a small aged care Employee of the Month close at from Te Awamutu Courier or Te Ofﬁ ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm ‘‘I get a lot of positive facility, it prides itself on the the end of every month. Awamutu i-Site Centre. ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online)

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TC090113SP09A ARTIST’S graphic of Te Awamutu’s first Red Cross Store which opens Monday.

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BY COLIN THORSEN Intermittent rain fell Myers in Wanganui. the club stages its 143rd throughout the day, Myers had trained the equalisator meeting. Alexandra Racing Club allowing for only seven of 2011 Cup winner Sonny secretary Murray Walter the scheduled 10 races to be Wellington. TC090113CT01 reflected on the bigger pic- contested. A crowd of only 3000 FIRST-TIMERS at the ture after rain curtailed A heavy shower just turned out in the adverse Pirongia races, Brendan the 142nd Boxing Day after the completion of race weather conditions — well and Nancy Donnelly of Tau- equalisator meeting at six resulted in stewards down on the previous year po had instant success, Pirongia. and jockeys inspecting the when around 7000 attended securing a win in the very ‘‘It was a pity rain put a track and deeming course one of the oldest race meet- first race. dampener on proceedings conditions too dangerous ings in the country. this year, but we’ve been to continue the meeting. Walter says the last time TC090113CT05 extremely lucky weather- The three uncontested the Cup race was cancelled BLANKET FINISH: Binky wise over the past decade, races included the feature was in 2002 when the entire The Wondahorse (A) wins enjoying stunning weather event, the Molly Dawson day’s programme was by a head from Dead Calm the past four years. Memorial Craig washed out. (F), with Anvil Justice (E) a ‘‘We had the best fields Investments Cup. The secretary is hoping nose away third in the of horses for a long time Top weight in the field for better weather and Reymer Contracting Pace and were all set up for a of 11 Cup runners was another bumper crowd in at Pirongia Boxing Day great day.’’ Titch, trained by Kevin December this year when races. Hot Woolly round

Shirley Woolly turned once.’’ back the clock amassing 56 Woolly claimed the ham stableford points in the mid- for best stableford from week Christmas tournament Maureen Brain on 36, Dawn at Stewart Alexander Golf King 35, Tima Tapu, Rose Club. Epiha and Missy Tupaea 34. After experiencing recent Helen Baynes won the putting woes, Woolly never gross section with 87, while looked like missing one Sylvia Brain took out the nett enroute to playing 20 under with 69, from Bev Herbert 70. her current handicap of 40. The senior men’s gross She made a welcome winner was Phil Lambert return to golf last year after with a three-over-par 73. 30 years off the scene with Dean Scott continued his work commitments. Prior to good run of form claiming that, she had played off an 18 the nett with 62, from Cliff handicap. Gordon 64. ‘‘It was just one of those Stableford winner was days when things went my Phil Gibbes with 42 points, way, I never three putted from Aaron Kelly on 41.

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By PHILLIP QUAY ‘‘We know that will be a in association with Brown Pennell major step up in class from here but we are going to The Group 2 Rich Hill give it plenty of thought.’’ Mile win by Miss Pelear at Hawtin, who trains in Ellerslie on New Year’s Day partnership with his son capped a golden holiday Brendon, says that he was a racing period for Te Awa- little surprised that mutu trainers Keith and Shebang had been success- Brendon Hawtin. ful. The Hawtins also landed ‘‘She still has a lot to a two-year-old double dur- learn and did plenty wrong ing the Ellerslie carnival. in [the Ellserslie] race. We To add icing on the cake, thought that if she got in they also produced a win- the first four or five home ner at the Rotorua meeting TC090113CT03 we would be happy enough. on Monday. KEITH HAWTIN ‘‘She is going to take a lot But it was Miss Pelear, a of lessons from this race mare by Linwood Park sire had no luck last time out,’’ and will improve sig- Mr Nancho, which pro- says Keith Hawtin. nificantly.’’ vided the biggest highlight. ‘‘She’s done a good job Shebang had won a trial Miss Pelear had shown and will go out for a couple at Cambridge on December 9031956AA plenty of promise in her of weeks, then come back 11, then had a jump-out on career but undoubtedly the for the New Zealand her home track before head- Rich Hill Mile was her Thoroughbred Breeders’ ing into yesterday’s 1200m biggest test to date. Stakes at Te Aroha. race in which she was rid- She handled the task ‘‘I said to Noel to try and den by Matt Cameron. admirably, romping home slot her in fifth or sixth and The Le Bec Fin filly is Smirnoff for a very stylish win. he ended up four wide with raced by her breeder, Paul Red Two runs earlier Miss cover. But he always looked Guise, of Te Kuiti. Enjoy Summer Pelear was narrowly beaten like he had a handful of ‘‘He has raced horses 12 Cans in the Group 2 Auckland horse and it was a good with us for four or five 2 for Thoroughbred Breeders’ ride.’’ years and is a very support- Stakes at Pukekohe and Hawtin revealed an ive owner,’’ says Hawtin. with Cold Specials $19.99ea $37.99 was then eighth in the ambitious plan for promis- The Hawtins enjoyed a Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes at ing two-year-old Shebang two-year-old double at the Te Rapa. after her stylish debut win Ellerslie carnival with From a wide draw, she at Ellerslie over the Christ- Devour also winning a Vodka covered extra ground but mas carnival. juvenile assignment on Cruiser 5% was always travelling com- ‘‘We have taken our time Boxing Day. Code Duello 12 pack bottles fortably for jockey Noel with her but always was second home ahead of $19.99ea Harris and let down thought she would turn out Secret Agent and Lucky strongly in the home something special. That’s Feather. straight. It was her fifth win why she could now go on to The stable’s win at Roto- 2 for and she beat home Full Of run at Trentham in Janu- rua came with three-year- Spirit who was a half-head ary in the (Group 2) old filly, Our Sacred Anna Cindy’s $57.99 away in second placing. Wakefield Challenge with Te Awamutu jockey ‘‘She’s a good mare who Stakes. Mark Sweeney. Barrel 51 15 pk Screwdriver Woodstock 5% Coruba 10 pack btls 12 pack cans 18 pk bottles $29.99ea $19.99ea Billy 9.9% 12 pk cans Smirnoff Ice Black Waitomo bowlers take 12 pk cans $23.99ea Black Heart 1 litre Shop with us and OR tournament quinella Smirnoff go in to the draw 1 Litre to win a BY COLIN THORSEN $20 Churchill Café Wild Buck gift voucher every 15 pack bottles Waitomo teams pulled off the quinella in the $33.99ea month $19.99ea chartered clubs bowling tournament staged at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. 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Email: [email protected] Louise Hohaia, Lynda 0800 PR BILT (0800 77 2458) • Ph 07 827 3901 Bennett, Trevor Wright Website: www.brandersonhomes.co.nz and Terry Osment were the 9042592AA best performed of the host Stock homes for sale Waipa WMC teams, taking out the Singleton & Hansen Lancaster mono – 126sq m • Ex Showhome – 129sq m • Norwich –70sq m shield. Please ring for details or visit our website Murray Coxhead reports that the Dunwoody Cup has been contested annually since 1974, with only two years (1975, 2003) being cancelled through TC090113CT04 wet weather. TE AWAMUTU bowler Rosemary McGill competing in the Waipa WMC teams have chartered clubs tournament. won the trophy seven times, Te Kuiti’s Waitomo Auckland WMC (twice) and concluded with afternoon Club (4) and Te Awamutu Port View Club in New tea, refreshments and RSA (3). Plymouth. prizegiving at the Waipa Past winners include The tournament Workingmen’s Club. 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Deep Purple and Journey are teaming up for a one off special event at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Sunday, February 24 and we have a double pass for you to join in the fun! Deep Purple has sold over 100 million albums and is it any wonder when you look at TONIGHT their songbook of hits. 5.30 QUARTET | 5.40 LIFE OF PI | 5.50 JACK REACHER Great songs such as Hush, Speed King, My Woman From 5.50 PARENTAL GUIDANCE | 6.00 (FINAL) WELCOME ABOARD Tokyo, Burn, Black Night, 7.25 3D HFR THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Space Truckin’, Highway 7.45 LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED | 7.55 (FINAL) TO ROME WITH LOVE Star, Knocking At Your Backdoor and of course 8.05 3D LIFE OF PI | 8.15 JACK REACHER Smoke On The Water, arguably the song best known by generations of JANUARY 10-16 music lovers worldwide, It, Faithfully, Who’s Cryin’ about how good their live Delightful, funny, sweet, this is a which celebrates it’s 40th Now and Open Arms. show will be? DIGITAL SPECIAL CINEMA EVENT lovely picture with a welcome Anniversary this year. In honour of their sig- Deep Purple and Journey 3D Won’t that bring the nificant and lasting contri- — let the good times roll! heart. It has warmth and charm. house down! bution to live music and the Tickets from Ticketmaster. HFR THE HOBBIT: Thoroughly Recommended. Journey needs no intro- touring business and in QUARTET M ■ AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY M duction, being one of the acknowledgement of their To be in to win simply put THU & FRI 11:10 & 5:30, most popular American rock commitment to the fans and your name, address and daytime THU & FRI 7:25, SAT 4:00 & 7:10, bands of all time. the art of performing live phone number on the back of a SUN 2:00 & 5:10, MON, TUE & WED 7:25 SAT 1:00 & 5:45, They have been respon- Journey were awarded the standard sized envelope, SUN 11:00 & 3:45, sible for creating some of the prestigious Legend of Live address it to the Deep Purple LIFE OF PI PG MON, TUE & WED 11:10 & 5:30 best-known songs in modern Award at the 2011 Billboard Double Pass Competition and A breathtaking, remarkable and music including Don’t Stop Touring Awards. make sure it reaches our office unforgettable cinematic experience. LIFE OF PI PG Believing, Anyway You Want What does that tell you by 5pm, Tuesday. Thrillingly alive. “The Best 3D I have ever THU, FRI, MON, TUE & WED 1:00 This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting seen”. Marcus. families of children with cancer. THU & FRI 5:40 & 8:05, SAT 1:30 & 7:40, SUN 11:30 & 5:40, RISE OF THE CINEMA SCENE MON, TUE & WED 5:40 & 8:05 GUARDIANS PG RISE OF THE GUARDIANS PG THU & FRI 11:00, SAT 1:10, SUN 11:10, Brandon loved this film; “It’s amazing, To Rome MON, TUE & WED 11:40 humorous, really nice with great With Love characters”. THU & FRI 1:40, SAT 3:30, SUN 1:30, EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT. A kaleidoscopic comedy MON, TUE & WED 1:30 movie set in one of the Forget Taken, Bond, Bourne and world’s most enchanting cit- WRECK IT RALPH PG M:I, Reacher easily beats ‘em all. ies. 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YOUR PHOTOS: With all the hot muggy weather over Christmas and New Year it’s no surprise our first group of Snap Happy photographs all feature water. Thankyou to everyone who has sent in great photos for this page — we will endeavour to publish most of them, so long as they are sent in large format, have caption information and contact details included. Please put as much information as possible with TC090113SP20A HEAD-FIRST: Erin Gibson captured this shot of her nephew Curtis Gibson making a the photo — who took it, spectacular entry into Lake Arapuni on Christmas Day. In all 18 members of the Gibson where it was taken, who is family spent the day at the lake, enjoying water sports and celebrating the festive season. TC090113SP20E in it, where the subjects live WATER BABY: Kade Devoy (18 months) and ages of any children etc. during his holiday at Long Bay. Your photos can be of anything that has caught your eye over summer — they don’t have to be around water like the ones on this page. Send your photos to: cathy.asplin @teawamutucourier.co.nz or drop into our office at 336 Alexandra Street. Happy TC090113SP20C TC090113SP20B SCRUB-A-DUB: Alison Downie-Boyte took snapping! AMAZING ATMOSPHERICS: Jacqui Dick took this shot of her son Daniel Cooper taking this photo of Charlie Downie-Boyte (10 CATHY ASPLIN photos of her husband Ron at Lake Ngaroto. She says the light was amazing between months) having his bath while they were showers as the storm approached. camping at Arapuni. LAST CHANCE Heathcotes MASSIVE NEW YEAR Massive Deals on

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