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Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Special SSupplementupplement ttoo tthehe TTee AAwamutuwamutu CCourier,ourier, TTuesday,uesday, DDecemberecember 111,1, 22007007 Letter to the editor✍ Topsy turvy world? t has been reported to me that on Thursday, November 8 you Ipublished an article saying 345CS041-07 that Santa’s mail was going to the South Pole. 345CS096-07 This is incorrect. I can assure you A ddelightfulelightful sselectionelection ooff that I have not moved, and have no intention of doing so in the foresee- CChristmashristmas ggiftsifts aandnd ddecorationsecorations able future. My reindeer would not only get MMerryerry CChristmashristmas ttoo yyouou aallll lost, they would go on strike. Now, I think it would be unfair to ffromrom GGailail aandnd JJulieulie ask NZ Post to redirect such a huge amount of mail (I really do not think Gails 339 Alexandra St they would cope anyway). reations Phone 871 7828 So I think you should print a cor- C rection in your Christmas edition as I do not wish to overlook all the 345TC029/07 children in Te Awamutu for no fault of their own. BBeautifuleautiful NNightwearightwear Failure to do this would also cause aandnd LLingerieingerie me to overlook your house this year. Kind regards and a Merry Christ- AAnn iidealdeal ggiftift fforor mas to you and yours. SANTA AND TEAM ssomeoneomeone sspecialpecial (AKA CHRIS GROENESTEIN, right) Courier Editor’s note: Sorry OOtherther llovelyovely ggiftift iideasdeas Santa, you are correct, we did in- advertantly run an article stating GGiftift vvouchersouchers aavailablevailable children could send their letters to Santa at the South Pole. Mind MMargaretargaret aandnd hherer tteameam you, a recent television documen- wwishish yyouou aallll a hhappyappy tary showed how global warming is causing the polar cap at the North ffestiveestive sseasoneason Pole to melt with some fairly seri- ous shrinkage issues - so as well as being fairly pathetic, maybe our gaffe was a tiny bit prophetic as CCoverover GirlGirl well? Our front cover for this year’s LINGERIE Christmas Supplement shows 244 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Santa eyeing up property in the Phone 871 6058 South Pole (through the Courier Property Guide, naturally!). GGiftsifts FOR EVERYONE an amazing selection of gift ideas to suit you all Lois and the team at The House of Wares wish all their clients a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday period. Thank you for your patronage during 2007 45 Alexandra Street, TE AWAMUTU Phone 871 4654 345CS060-07 PPAGEAGE 2 CChristmashristmas Supplement,Supplement, TTuesday,uesday, DDecemberecember 111,1, 22007007 Christmas lights trail a magical experience ntrants in the L.J. Hooker Christmas Lights Ramble are doing a great job inspiring Christmas Espirit in Te Awamutu. Te Awamutu Courier brings you some of this year’s entrants, as well as some regular Christmas light fanatics who don’t enter the competition section of the ramble. The selection of images, on this page and over on page 4, are from those properties easiest to photograph, but none of the images do justice to the ‘real thing’. The public is encouraged to get out after dark and show their appreciation for the efforts of those taking part by visiting their homes. To fi nd these properties call in to the L.J. Hooker offi ce in Mahoe Street for a list of entrants. It is also worth a drive to Ohaupo (you can’t miss this one) and Rutherford Street. CBD ENTERS CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Te Awamutu Alive’s Christmas Spirit committee and banner committees have added to festivities with their lights and banners in the CBD. A number of retail businesses have also entered the BBryceryce Street.Street. Bruce Spurdle First National Best Business Window Display. Participants are identifi ed by the sponsors numbers card in the display. SSH3,H3, OhaupoOhaupo RRutherfordutherford StreetStreet • Jackson Bay Farah • Lichfield Jockey pureshirt • euromen boxer • Tomato • Salsa Glengyle C'est la vie Insalata RM Williams • Tomato Juo • Shouq Hyper Jetblonde PJ Jeans Canterbury Hot Line 7 • Canterbury RM Williams • Drizabone Cambridge 'Loyalty cards can be used 345CS028-07 at either shop' 15 ALEXANDRA ST, TE AWAMUTU. PHONE 871 6307 293 ALEXANDRA ST, TE AWAMUTU. PHONE 871 2180 CChristmashristmas Supplement,Supplement, TTuesday,uesday, DDecemberecember 111,1, 22007007 PPAGEAGE 3 345CS030-07 Look stunning on the beach this Lighting up for Christmas summer in Beachfront Swimwear Sue and Helen wish their loyal customers a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and best wishes for 2008 MMcKennacKenna PlacePlace 65 Alexandra St, PPakuraakura StreetStreet TE AWAMUTU, Phone 871 6277 CChristina,hristina, VVickyicky andand AAshleighshleigh fromfrom VVizzageizzage wouldwould llikeike toto thankthank yyouou forfor youryour RRewiewi StreetStreet ssupportupport andand wwishish youyou allall a hhappyappy andand safesafe hholidayoliday 20 Market Street, Te Awamutu Mobile 021 0656 081, Ph 871 6539 345CS032/07 345CS026-07 HOT 5.0 PRICE 7.0 MP 17 MP 3x 8 3x optical standard optical zoom standard points zoom points ONLY re 2.4” 2.5” u LCD $169 $349 LCD t The ideal fi rst camera p screen The ladies choice! screen a Kodak EasyShare C513 CCapture s Simple to use, great features, fantastic value, Kodak EasyShare M753 a Super slim, stylish and sophisticated, the ultimate fashion tm the perfect package for nice crisp shots accessory. 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For great value look no further! so you can see all the detail of the action and no more blurry fast action shots Ph: 871 4918 156 TEASDALE ST Off-street parking at rear Email: [email protected] PPAGEAGE 4 CChristmashristmas Supplement,Supplement, TTuesday,uesday, DDecemberecember 111,1, 22007007 Local entertainers show true Christmas spirit Add some rganisers of this ''Sparkle'Sparkle' year’s Te Awamutu Senior Citizens Free ChristmasO Concert found with fabulous the true meaning of Christ- mas spirit when their main fashion and stunning performer had to withdraw on the day of the event. accessories Original Howard Morrison Quartet member Gerry Merito was to have been the popular guest artist - but was laid up suddenly and un- able to travel or perform. In stepped local performers at the shortest of notice to fi ll the void and provide the packed Bible Chapel with an afternoon’s entertainment, Maria and Staff followed by afternoon tea. wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year 345CS006-07 46 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Phone 871 8144 FForor tthehe GGiftsifts fforor FForor tthehe LLITTLIESITTLIES YYOUNGOUNG EEVERYONEVERYONE AADULTDULT Jewellery box SAVE $5 $29.95 CITIZEN Casio Baby G $24.95 BUY 1 GET 1 Also available in Cat Earrings lilac and blue $19.95 SAVE $49 $149 FREE* $99.95 HIS/HER WATCH Green & white bead Baretti bracelet with free timeteacher watch *Selected styles only matching earrings SAVE $10 $49.95 $129 $39.95 White gold Cubic zirconia ring cubic zirconia SAVE $20 $139 circle pendant Gents sterling SAVE $50 $249 $119 silver ring SAVE $29 $129 Belcher bracelet Gents onyx and hematite ring $199 with padlock & key SAVE $100 $499 Gents sterling silver $99.95 SAVE $20 $89.95 ID bracelet $69.95 Coloured cube $399 SAVE $30 $199 money box $169 $49.00 Front end loader Diamond Solid one troy money box fl ower pendant, ounce bangle TDW 1/4 carat SAVE $500 $39.90 SAVE $200 $895 $1495 Gents $695 $995 Olympic watch Ceylon sapphire and diamond SAVE $89 $189 ring, TDW 0.30ct. $99.95 $2995 PANDORA is an exciting series of jewellery which, like Pandora's box, PANDORA opens up with countless opportunities. You design your bracelet yourself, JJewelryewelry so that it expresses your very own style and unforgettable moments BEAMISH GEMTIME JEWELLER 25 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Ph (07) 871 6797 12 Months Interest Free Layby for Christmas 345CS027-07 CChristmashristmas Supplement,Supplement, TTuesday,uesday, DDecemberecember 111,1, 22007007 PPAGEAGE 5 345CS086-07 New Christmas tree farm, wishes you a Merry Christmas shop now open to public We have a wide selection of Christmas Gifts for you ❀ Gourmet Baskets and Boxes ❀ Bouquets ❀ Arrangements ❀ Toys, Balloons or Office Flowers ❀ All beautifully presented and delivered ❀ Order Christmas lillies early Team 7 Building, Te Awamutu Phone 871 2004 345CS081/07 ‘PINES and Presents’ owners Brett Clark and Kimba Allison (with daughter Leah) on their Oakshott Road lifestyle block.
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