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Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 010TC027-06 Circulated FREE to all households throughout and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Staff, sites for New unit at to provide silver screen Have you appeared in a fi lm treatment for high risk offenders made locally? Are you are a makeup expert or have you catered for a fi lm set? By Dean Taylor Perhaps you have had your The fi rst of three special treatment units to property used as a location or reduce re-offending by prisoners was opened at you have been involved in some Waikeria Prison yesterday. way in the screen industry? Corrections minister Phil Goff was guest of Film wants to hear honour at the function to open the new unit from you. The charitable trust which is part of Karaka. is building up a data base of He says the new initiative is part of Govern- people and places around the ment’s plan to reduce re-offending. Waikato that are involved in the Two other units will open at Spring Hill and screen industry in some way. Christchurch Prisons over the next year to 18 The information is be- months. ing used for their website Karaka’s unit has been trialled since August (www.fi lmwaikato.com) which last year. gets over 1000 hits per month. The programme is aimed at high risk and vio- If you want to be included on lent offenders who abuse alcohol and drugs and the site send details to Trust who have a high probability of re-offending. Chairman Paul Barlow (email: Mr Goff says the reason for the programme fi lmoffi [email protected]) or is to fi rstly protect the community from re-of- give him a call (027 3300 344). fending and to reduce the risk of further people becoming victims, and secondly to stop the cost Courier delivery and wasted lives of inmates for whom prison is simply a revolving door. changes hands ‘The cognitive based programme is based on After 14 years of delivering Te international research which shows what works MINISTER of Corrections Phil Goff (left) and Department of Corrections chief executive Awamutu Courier twice weekly best for these offenders is higher intensity Barry Matthews get a fi rst hand look at work done by the fi rst group of prisoners to trial the Trevor and Barbara Balks have treatment, particularly in a special treatment Special Treatment Unit rehabilitation programme. 059081AD lost the job. unit setting,” says Mr Goff. The delivery company they “The programme, which involves 100 three- addition to the successful Kia Marama and Te The programme involves specialist teams and were contracted to, Letterbox, hour group sessions, forces prisoners to look Piriti units for sex offenders, Rimutaka’s spe- DHB professionals in the Auckland region pro- was amalgamated with another at the causes and consequences of their own cialist violence prevention unit and reintegra- viding intervention for drug or alcohol-affected company and only one supervi- offending.” tion unit. offenders. sor’s role remained. Offenders in the programme live separately Mr Goff also announced the new programme Mr Goff says First Steps will also provide The couple carrying out the from the main prison population. for offenders in the community called First continuity treatment for released prisoners new contract are Ray and Alan Each unit will provide treatment for 120 Steps, which is run in partnership with the who sought drug and alcohol abuse treatment Thurgood (phone 870 1551). prisoners per year and will provide a valuable Ministry of Health. while in prison. Moree visitors A tour group of visitors from twin town Moree will be in Te Awamutu early next week. The group is expected to visit a number of local attractions, including the rose gardens, Pirongia, Paterangi, Karapiro and Maungatautari. They will be dining at Eleva- tions on Monday evening and at Out in The Styx following their visit to Maungatautari. A civic function will be held for the group on Tuesday evening at Waipa District Coun- cil chambers (5.30pm -7pm). YFC winners The district fi nal of the National Bank Young Farmer Contest was held at Kio Kio. Overall winner was Tim Phil- lips (), with Blair Fine (Cambridge) second and Logan Scott (Ngahinapouri) third. Photos, more details in the next Rural Roundup. INMATES who participated in the Special Treatment Unit rehabilitation programme trial welcome offi cials and guests to Karaka Unit for yesterday’s opening ceremony. 059081BD

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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 Kawhia fi refi ghters mark half century ‘Sparks fl y’ as former brigade members get together again at reunion

FOUNDING member of Kawhia Fire Brigade, Peter PAST and present members of Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade pose for a photo outside Kawhia Emergency Services Chinnery refl ects on the brigade’s early days. Centre prior to Saturday’s function. Photos by James Wix.

TAKING THE CAKE: The nine founder members of Kawhia Fire Brigade cut the Jubilee Cake, from left: WELL DONE: Brian Hunter (right) of Waikato/Bay of Plenty Fire Service Bill Snowling, George Gould, Barry Sinnott (obscured), Bill Blackwood, Chris O’Connel, Reg Parker, presents a plaque commemorating 50 years service by Kawhia Fire Ron Bell, Peter Chinnery, Trevor Tonks. Brigade to chief fi re offi cer, Alan Hayes. By Grant Johnston The camaraderie of fi refi ghters is the stuff DLY of legend - but when ENVIROMENTALLYIEN TE AWAMUTU you throw guys back FR together who fought SSHOPHOP 2 - 117070 GGEORGEEORGE SSTT fi res together 50 years OOSBURNSBURN 11600600 ago just stand back and 0077 887070 33025025 watch them ‘light up’. PACKAGE PRICE: That’s what the 200 $ .00 attendees at Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade 3299 50th Jubilee witnessed FIRE ONLY: at the weekend. The nine founding $ .00 ? members made a bee- HHOTS?OTS 059TC009-08 2399 OT THE line for each other and GGOT THE their group was soon WETBACK OPTION: hooting with laughter $ .00 as they relived their CHECK OUT OUR GREAT EARLY WEEK DEALS: early fi refi ghting days 199 (FOR A LIMITED TIME) at Kawhia. A spate of fi res in the late 1950s saw a group PPHONE:HONE: 870870 50205020 OROR of businessmen in Kawhia join together 0800 PRATTS MONDAY: to push for brigade. 008008 0 0 77728877 2 8 8 7 They called for vol- 100 Roche Street (opp. Police Station) FROM EACH* unteers and had a LARGE PIZZAS $7.90 couple of farmers and teachers, a linesman, a mechanic, a butcher and a baker. Bob Blackwood was TUESDAY: founding fi re chief - a position he held for 30 FROM PICK-UP* years. 2 LARGE PIZZAS $14.90 “It was tough going in the early days - the members had to do a & 2 FOR 1 DELIVERED* lot of the fundraising. “We had help from *Surcharges apply for some pizzas Otorohanga Council, which administered the brigade. These days, under the New WE ACCEPT ALL VALID Zealand Fire Service, 059TC023-08 the brigade has excel- COMPETITORS COUPONS lent, up to date equip- ment.” The fi rst fi re engine

was a Bedford truck, 059TC011-08 bought from North Lighten up, Enjoy life, Be yourself Shore Fire Brigade. Advert Sponsored by: The fi rst fi re station was in the old Council depot, then later a new one was attached to the museum. 0800 30 40 50 Phone Denise 871 7673 (between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday) To Page 4. Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 PAGE 3 March events guide 059TC022-08 Events in Te Awamutu and 6km run & walk. Starts Pokuru Information Centre. Phone 871 surrounding districts for March, School - 14km walk 8.30am 3259. as supplied to Te Awamutu i-Site start, 9am for all others. Adult 15,16 - Polo, Waikato beauty & day spa Information Centre: $12 fi ve days prior and $20 Open, Kihikihi Domain. Visit 1 - Mini Relay for Life, late entry, child $12 fi ve days www.kihikihipolo.co.nz Bruce’s Fitness Centre 10am- prior and $10 late entry. Phone 17 - Classical Music Con- 2pm. Proceeds to Cancer Society. Pip Annan 871 2980 or email cert, Woolshed Theatre 8pm. Facials • Waxing • Body Treatments • Massage Phone 871 8384. [email protected] Te Awamutu Music Federation • Manicures • Pedicures • Tanning 1 - Awaroa Sports at Hau- 13 - Tastes Challenge, Eleva- presents Gregory Harrington on cials turu, Horses start 9.30am tions Restaurant, 6pm onwards. violin accompanied by Isabelle ng Spe Wood Chopping 10am. Adults Test your tasting skills to iden- O’Connor. Adults $25, seniors Openi $2 children free. Phone Audrey tify food and drink that will be $22 students $10. 871 0720. on sale at the Food and Wine 30 - Annual Classic Car 1,2 - Kihikihi Speedway, Festival followed by a buffet din- Show, Te Awamutu Racecourse, 55%% 10% 15% New Zealand Superstock Grand ner and music by the 3Gs Jazz gates open 7.30am. Fundraiser 1ST VISIT 2ND VISIT 3RD VISIT Prix. 1pm start. Band. $120 a team of four for for Westpac Air Ambulance. 6 - Basketball, Events Centre, dinner and quiz. Limited num- Adults $3, under-10 free Valid Until 31 May 2008 - Conditions apply 7.30pm. Waikato Pistons v Nel- bers and only a few spaces left. 30 - Harcourts Hamilton son Giants. Phone 871 2080. To enter a team phone Ilana 870 Lake Fun Run and Walk, Shop 10, Fresh Choice 8 - Market, Pokuru School 3002 or Claire 870 2450. 12km, 8km and 4km run and Craft and Country Market, 9am- 15 - Food and Wine Festi- walk. 12km walk start 8am, all Shopping Centre, 2pm. Phone 871 5728. val, Annual Lions Club of Te others 8.30am. Parking at Yacht Jacob St, Te Awamutu 9 - Harcourts Kakepuku Awamutu event. 11am-6pm Club. Phone Lyn Harris 07 855 PHONE 870 5249 Fun Run & Walk, 14km and Selwyn Park. Tickets $15 at 0592 or email [email protected] Awaroa Sports blast from past Awaroa’s 67th Annual Sports tivities lined up. will also be an obstacle course Day this Saturday will be a ‘blast The Awaroa Sheep Sprint and an amazing race,. from the past’ in more ways than always draws an appreciative There are two horse rings one. crowd, as does the Awaroa ‘Mile’ (open and novice/intermediate) A past resident of the Awaroa (1500 metres) for humans. and a chopping ring (highlight valley has included the sports There will be other novelty of which is the Awaroa Standing day as part of a vintage car trail events such as putting, step the Championship Chop). itinerary and a selection of cars chain, nail drive and guess the There will be a hangi at lunch- will be on site around lunchtime. height of the pole. time and a barbecue tea. The vintage cars should look Children will relish the age For more information, contact quite at home among the sack races, lolly scramble, sheep rid- Helen Brandon at 871 0730 races and three-legged races and ing, egg toss, balloon toss, slip (home) or 871 0627 (Hauturu OOPENPEN HOME:HOME: many of the other traditional ac- ‘n’ slide. Labour permitting there School). SSUNDAY,UNDAY, MARCHMARCH 2,2, 1-2PM1-2PM Private Sale - 117 Brady St Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade marks 50th From page 3. new facility. says the event was well sup- Three bedroom, open plan living, extensively renovated, gorgeous kitchen, Three years ago the Fire Bri- They started off with drinks ported by all past members. wet fl oor bathroom. Sunny outlook on corner section. Lovely views to gade moved into Kawhia Emer- at 5pm, followed by fi nger food, “Watching those founding gency Services Centre - shared St John’s presentations, cutting members having a ball was a Mt Maungatautari. Easily maintained gardens with private patio. Single with Kawhia St John. of the Jubilee Cake by founding real highlight.” carport. Easy walk to town, schools etc. Phone for enquiries or for an Founding members and some members, speeches and a presen- Mrs Wix is compiling a book appointment to view. $330,000. who came soon later could not tation to current fi refi ghter Boy of memories from the brigade’s help notice the contrast at Sat- Davis of a Gold Star for 25 years fi rst 50 years - if you have urday’s function between their service (article next week). any drop her a line at email PHONE: 07 872 4887 View on Trade Me - ref # 141066283 059TC019-08 former station and the brilliant Reunion organiser, Linda Wix [email protected]

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 Irish musicians star in St Patrick’s Day concert A special St Patrick’s con- formed as soloist in venues cert is being staged at The throughout the United States Woolshed on March 17. and Europe. The Te Awamutu Music The Irish Times commented: Federation is delighted to be “Soloist Gregory Harrington hosting two Irish musicians - was impressive. This young violinist Gregory Harrison and violinist showed natural art- pianist Isabelle O’Connell. istry and an ability to dazzle.” The St Patrick’s Day concert He received a Bachelor’s begins at 8pm with door sales degree in International Com- from 7.30pm (Adults $25, merce and Spanish Literature Seniors $22, 15-20 years $10, from University College Dub- under 15 free). lin and a performance diploma GREGORY HARRINGTON in music from the Guildhall Born in Dublin, Ireland, School of Music, London and violinist Gregory Harrington the Mannes College of Music has performed extensively as in New York. recitalist and soloist with or- He is also a graduate of the chestras around the world. Royal Irish Academy of Music. In July 2000, he made his Mr Harrington is marking London debut in the Purcell the release of his debut cd Room of the Royal Festival ‘Refl ections’ with a six concert Hall to critical acclaim. tour of New Zealand. As a prizewinner of the Art- ISABELLE O’CONNELL VIOLINIST Gregory Harrington. Photo supplied. ists International Competition Originally from Dublin tour of New Zealand to accom- In 2003 she was invited to in New York in February 2003, and currently based in New pany Gregory Harrington. Canada where she collabo- Mr. Harrington made a suc- York City, Isabelle O’Connell She made her New York De- rated with artists including cessful debut, also to critical has performed around the but recital at Carnegie Hall’s the NZ string quartet. acclaim, at Weill Recital Hall United States, Canada, Ja- Weill Recital Hall in 2002 In 2004 she made her debut at Carnegie Hall. pan, France, Germany, Italy, – only the second Irish pianist with the National Symphony PIANIST Isabelle O’Connell. Photo supplied. He has toured and per- Ireland and is now on her fi rst ever to perform there. Orchestra of Ireland. BARCLAYSMREINZ REAL ESTATE LTD

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PAGE 10 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Golf professional polishing ‘hidden gem’ Roger Hunapo says he has the best ‘offi ce’ around - and on a nice day at Stewart Alexander Golf Course it’s hard to argue. Which is lucky for the club’s FEBRUARY fi rst golf professional, as he spends a huge amount of time sspecialspecials there. “I’m here from sun up to sun down and I do it because I love it. I was lucky to be given a won- FFueluel TTankank derful opportunity by an open minded club and I appreciate FFiltersilters being given that chance.” Although he has only been ..0000 employed at the club since late $5599+ GST last year, he has been the cata- lyst for a number of changes. Membership is on the rise with 215 currently playing at 9m TruckTruck the Budden Road club. TieTie DDownsowns “The membership was fairly TTractorractor SSeatseats stagnant at about 170-180 for 2500kg some time, but it’s growing ..9595 from $115050 again now.” $2233+ GST + GST Part of that increase has come about through the juniors, who have been part of a programme PHONE that was introduced to the club 07 872 0291 about six months ago by Mr Hunapo. “We have a Stewart Alexander Farm Machinery Centre junior pennant team for the fi rst Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 059TC039-08 time. They had their fi rst outing in the weekend and fi nished TELEPHONE HAMILTON TOLL FREE 859 OHAUPO ROAD FACSIMILE with a three-all draw against a 07 872 0232 07 849 6000 TE AWAMUTU 07 871 8190 strong Putaruru team.” The club also has a golf shop for the fi rst time. ‘Golfi n’ Mad Pro Shop’ stocks a quality selection of golfi ng equipment, including the latest Srixon range, supplied by Fore Golf & Gifts. Services include reshafts, regrips etc. Tuition is also avail- STEWART ALEXANDER golf pro Roger Hunapo. 0590811AD able for all ages and levels of and didn’t really know anything half years. experience. about golf. In his new role as club profes- Next project on the agenda for “My uncle took me out on the sional he is keen to introduce Mr Hunapo is the introduction golf course and it was an instant more people to the game of golf of a driving range (with assist- attraction - I played as much as and specifi cally to the Stewart ance from local businesses). I could after that.” Alexander Club. “Initially it will be to cater for He became a member at Te “The 18 hole golf course is in the juniors, but eventually it Kowhai and showed he had a beautiful rural setting - it’s a will be open to the public.” picked up the game quickly hidden gem really.” QUICK LEARNER - winning several champion- Stewart Alexander is starting Mr Hunapo’s involvement in ships. a new season and a number of golf came around 11 years ago He has spent several stints memberships and programmes when his uncle introduced him working in Australia, but has are available. For more details to the game. been back in New Zealand per- contact Roger Hunapo (ph 871 “I had given up playing sports manently for around two and a 7907 or 027 341 4258). Bumper bridge scoring to start year The 2008 year got off to a fl ying start for Te Monday: J Barry/L Sloan 1, B Purdie/O Irwin 2, J Awamutu Bridge Club with some good scores Flavell/K Hobbs 3= B Bourne/M Parlane 3= 059TC015-08 already posted. Tuesday, N/S: B Cox/V Pawley 1, H Campbell/R Roberts 2, A Haywood/O Fallwell 3. E/W: B Benton/R Lesley French and Paul Hobbs won the fi rst van der Poel 1, C Barker/E Dowthwaite 2, R Douglas/J two nights of the Monday night pairs, scoring Seddon 3. an impressive 70% the second night. They had Wednesday, Gross: J Barry/P Hobbs 1, B Owen/D a hiccup on the fi nal night, but still had enough Howell 2, A Bovet/M Quin 3. Handicap: B Owen/D How- in reserve to win the series by a healthy margin ell 1, J Earwaker/R Knight 2, J Barry/P Hobbs 3. from John Flavell and Kathy Hobbs. Friday, Gross, N/S: M Matthew/R Jackson 1, R Knight/R Holden 2, B Chancellor/B Sloan 3. E/W: E In the Friday pairs Linda Sloan and Ruth Way/M Fox 1, B Cox/F Martin 2, M Garrett/P Hobbs Holden blitzed the opposition with a staggering 3. Handicap, N/S: M Matthew/R Jackson 1, R Knight/R 73.84%. Holden 2, B Chancellor/B Sloan 3. E/W: E Way/M Fox 1, Club results: B Cox/F Martin 2, R Douglas/J Earwaker 3.

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TRY THAT WASN’T: SKWAH’S Areka Waho sprints the length of the fi eld to score, with K1’s Trevor Howell in hot pursuit, in the division one touch fi nal at Albert Park. The try was ruled out. 0590816AD

By Colin Thorsen match-winner, only to be called The only thing backward about back by referee Joe Sprangers for the newly-crowned division one a touch. touch champion team SKWAH is The game continued to see-saw their name - SKWAH is Hawks spelt until there were only six players on backwards. the fi eld. The players are all members of It took a timely substitution by last year’s Waikato rugby league’s the SKWAH coach, which saw Kevin premier reserve champion Te McCallum enter the fray, to break Awamutu Sports Firehawks team. the deadlock. Both the touch and league teams With McCallum ‘calling the shots’ are coached by Kane Rangitonga. SKWAH moved the defence wide to SKWAH did it the hard way, turn- both sides of the fi eld. ing a 2-0 defi cit into a thrilling 3-2 Within three touches suffi cient victory in extra time. enough room was created for McCal- It was sweet revenge for SKWAH, lum to out pace two defenders and having been beaten 3-1 by K1 in pool play. score the winning touchdown. K1 opened the scoring with an It was a fi tting end to one of the intercept try to Shane McKee just most exciting touch fi nals seen at before halftime. the Park. They extended their lead to 2-0 SKWAH squad of 2007-08: Richard Hu- just after the break when the fa- napo, Horomana Reweti, Anthony Hunapo, ther and daughter combination of Adam Clerk, Areka Waho, Troy Raukawa, Norton Torea, Charles Campbell, Warwick Selwyn and Chyna Hohepa worked Ratima, Colby Rehua, Kevin McCallum, a slick move resulting in Chyna Warren Te Huia, Isaac Howell, Henare scoring out wide. Raukawa, Quentin Hunapo. SKWAH were quick to reply with Joy’s Bar K1: Kelly Heke, Chyna Ho- a well-worked move allowing War- hepa, Paul Crean, Trevor Howell, Sam ren Te Huia to score. Roa, Selwyn Hohepa, Shane McKee, The equaliser came two minutes Carmea Crean Hohepa, Teia Tuuta, Rod- from fulltime when SKWAH captain ney Cox, Phillip Te Huia, Keegan Emery, Anthony Hunapo fi nished off in the Carla Hohepa. corner after his insides had created Final results: an overlap. Division 1: SKWAH 3, Joy’s Bar K1 2; With the scores locked at 2-2 at 3rd/4th playoff: Sub Tribe 7, Car Dump fulltime, the game went into over- Company 6. time with the ‘drop off’ system com- Divsion 2: X-Men 6, Goosiz 4; 3rd/4th ing into effect. playoff: ASB Huge Tika 8, Fat Racing 4. Both teams were reduced by one Division 3: ET 7, Okaps Crew 4; 3rd/4th playoff: Tribal won by default over Aim & player every two minutes until Squirt. there were only three players on Division 4: Brown Pennell 8, SWAT 2; each side - the fi rst team to score 3rd/4th playoff: Dirty Dozen won by default once the ‘drop off’ system starts is over 2Qwik4U. the winner. Division 5: Q.A.D. 10, K2 3; 3rd/4th: SKWAH’s players and supporters 1.2.Step 14, Sparkies 4. were jumping for joy when Areka Division 6: Team Xtreme (21 points) 1, Waho ran the length of the fi eld McFall Stingers (17) 2, Te Ure Parawera to score what appeared to be the (15) 3. Sanders Kihikihi champ Noelene Sanders was Sanders eliminated on an extra end. in a class of her own Joan Collins. Two teams emerged winning the women’s Lyn Comins and with a maximum four championship singles Watkinson retained wins in the optional at Kihikihi Bowling both their lives win- triples tournament, Club. ning the women’s sponsored by Paper The two-lifer beat junior pairs champion- Plus/Toyworld. one-lifer Vi Davy 23-6 ship. Ohaupo’s Myrtle in the fi nal, with the The victorious pair- McDowell, Judy Cato runner-up conceding ing beat one lifers and Diane Sharpe won defeat after 17 of the Rosalie Hart and Davy on a countback with 32 scheduled 21 ends. 16-7 in the fi nal. ends. Davy, only a third These two teams also Ron Wallbutton’s year player, ousted met in the semi-fi nal Otorohanga team fi n- Chris Watkinson in with Comins and Wat- ished runners-up with 059TC014-08 the semi-fi nals, while kinson winning 19-18 28 ends. PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 Dream pennant debut By Colin Thorsen VVehicleehicle Thirteen-year-old Compton Pikari will never forget the day he made his debut for Te Awamutu SServicing,ervicing, against Paeroa in the Waikato third division golf pennant. RRepairsepairs The ‘baby’ of the team proved to be the star of the day, instantly quashing any doubts whether aandnd W.O.FW.O.F one so young could handle the pressure of playing for the club’s top senior side. Playing at No. 6, Compton recorded his fi rst ever ace on the 11th hole of 181 metres at Ma- ES tarangi’s Dunes Golf Club. ALL MAK He played the perfect shot using a three wood DELS into a relatively strong cross wind. and MO His day was capped by winning his match with a birdie on the last hole. Te Awamutu won their opening match in the 208DB020-06 2008 competition by 6.5 matches to 2.5. Captain Bryce McDougall says his team are determined to go one better than last year when beaten by Ngaruawahia in the fi nal. “We’re still smarting from losing to Ngarua- wahia. “It was our only loss throughout the entire Open Saturday mornings competition. We had beaten them in the qualify- ing round.” Twilight: B Kete 25, D Gray, D Latham, M Barrowcliffe, G Dunlop 22, D Johnson, A Hunapo, A Te Ao, Tex Haumaha 21, P Gedge, B Murtagh, E Van Alphen, W Franks, S Hill, WWe’lle’ll fi nndd tthehe lloanoan tthat’shat’s rrightight Ann Waters, L Lunjevich 20, S Gooch, M Cavanagh, R Taylor, B Coleman, S Gower, J Bowers 19, M Shaw 18. PLAYER OF DAY Compton Pikari. Photo supplied. Stirling Sports twos: S Hill. fforor yyou...ou...

McFarlanes clean up at Pirongia • LLookingooking fforor a nnewew hhouseouse Ken and Paula McFarlane test the fi nal round - leaving Kanters 19. Men, front nine: K Reakes 25, pulled off a rare husband and the door open for McFarlane to • RRelocatingelocating oorr rrenovatingenovating 059TC033-08 wife double winning the men’s comfortably take the title by 18 G Dixon, M Caie, B Ryburn, David points from Addy Nieremeijer. Livingstone 20, S Rushbrooke, H and women’s sections of the Oosterman, R taylor, J Creek, Don Summer Cup at Pirongia Golf The day’s senior division Livingstone, D Grantham, D Peryer, • BBankank ssaidaid nnoo Club. scramble was won by 15 handi- A Mockford, G Hodgson, R Stokes Going into the fourth and fi - capper David Strawbridge, who 19, B Coleman, K McFarlane 18. nal round on Sunday, Ken held shot a gross 79 for 44 points. Men, back nine: E Mitchell 22, C an eight point lead over his In the junior division, 21 Marshall, R Wairepo, M Smith, R We’ll make it easy nearest rivals. handicapper Adrian Elliott Shaw 21, M Barclay, H Lovett, B pipped Dick Thomas by one Cavey 20, H Sunnex, J Warburton, He never let up, shooting a A Bergin, B Bergin, H Tautari 19, gross 79 for 41 points to take point. Elliott shot 84 off-the-stick for A Livingston, D Matson, C Coles, the Cup by 11 shots from Adri- G Tocker, T Brown, S Meddings, C 44 points. an Elliott, Andrew Johnston McBean 18. Best gross round of 74 went and Hans Nieremeijer. Teams event, men: Scowndrels to eight handicapper Barry 182, Lefties 179, Beagle Boys 178, Hazel Major headed the Johnston. Killer Watts 174. Mixed teams: women’s fi eld by one point from Twilight, sponsored by McFall En- Snakes 189, Morr.McCaidunn Clan Paula McFarlane after three terprises: 176, Tee Timers 170, Airheads 168, rounds but was unable to con- Ladies: I Caie, P McFarlane, K Last in 167.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 PAGE 17 CHURCH NOTICES PERSONAL TO LET TO LET FormalFormal NoticesNotices SEEKING direction METHODIST and new goals? Intui- FLATMATE wanted, LANDLORDS five minutes from BIRTHS DEATH NOTICES IN MEMORIAM CHURCH tive counselling and Wishing your property CHURCH readings available town, Sky and Broad- MILNE - OLSEN band, $110 plus ex- to be managed by a PAULIN - van der POEL - SUNDAY 2 March with Glennis. Phone recognised professional? Simon and Jenna are Maringirangi (027) 279-9507. penses. Contact (027) delighted to announce Cornelus Damianus 200-0157. TENANTS (Marie) (nee) (Kees). It’s been a 10.30am the arrival of Mason Tuwhangai. Passed Parish Worship Needing help finding Calvin. Born at Wai- year since you had to IMMACULATE three away on February 26, go, gone from our at Te Awamutu accommodation which kato February 27, 2008, at Matariki bedroom brick home suits your needs? 2008. A whopping lives but not our A L L with internal access Hospital. Much loved hearts. A special Contact Francene 5.24kg (11lb 9oz)!! eldest daughter of W E L C O M E garage, heater, dish- father and opa. Nigel, washer, patio, fully Most welcomed Henare and Kurakino Enquiries 871-5376 on 871-7146, brother for Rylin. Lynda, Shaun, Kylee fenced. Quiet street, Mobile (nee Pompey) both de- and Vanessa. REV MAUREEN CALMAN Many thanks to all available next week, (027) 289-3952 ceased. Loved by all concerned, especially no pets, no smoking, (07) 823-6287 a/h her sisters, brothers, ENGAGEMENTS TE AWAMUTU bonds and references midwife Michelle nieces, nephews and Lord. PRESBYTERIAN required. $270.00 p/w. Waipa Property mokopuna. Haere, CHURCH Phone 870-4998 or Link Ltd. MREINZ DEATH NOTICES haere, haere atu ra e (021) 166-8091. te whaea karanga- Sunday March 2 PROFESSIONAL maha ki o matua, tu- PAULIN - St Andrew’s: LARGE three bedroom female flatmate to puna. Moe mai ki roto Maringirangi home, good garaging, share with two fe- 9.00 am: (Marie) (nee) i te Ariki. Pirongia, $285 p/w. males. Sunny double PINFOLD - Tuwhangi. February A more Contact Murray Wal- room, handy to town. EARWAKER 26, 2008. Passed BEREAVEMENTS reflective service lis (07) 871-7726 or $90p/w plus expenses. Hugh and Olwyn to- away at Matariki Morning tea and (027) 438-0126 First Phone (021) 41-0580. Hospital, after a long TATA - Robert gether with Ross and fellowship time National Real Estate illness. Dearly loved Te Aaki (Bob). Pat Gael are thrilled to 10.30 am: (AJB Ltd MREINZ) wife and mate of and whanau wish to announce the en- Family service & TE AWAMUTU Dave. Much loved thank all the doctors, gagement of Jodi and “Kids for Christ” NEW three bedroom SELF STORAGE mother and mother- nurses, and district Hugh. Congratula- Crèche available home, $330 p/w, en- From $17 p/w in-law of Eileen, nurses that cared and tions and best wishes for pre-schoolers suite, dish washer, 24hr access for a wonderful life Wayne (Boy), Barry helped Bob in his last Lunch and fellowship single garage, Rae- Camera Surveillance and Liliana and few months. Your together from both burne Street, Phone PH: (07) 856-7584 families. to follow friend of Sandra. support was over and Hospitality Tea: (027) 243-8105. or (027) 608-1749 Adored grandmother above the call of duty. 6.30pm in the of Jaime, Sacha, CHURCH NOTICES To my home helpers, Lounge PUBLIC NOTICES Alana, Lori, Cole, ladies you made my HEALTH AND Louis, Sebastian and Anglican Church for more information job easier, thank you. see our website BEAUTY Joshua. Treasured To our neighbours, KIHIKIHI great-grandmother of friends and whanau Phone: 871-6609 ENTER the Kakepuku Keita and Turanga. March 2, 2008 that supported me www.teawamutu.net/ Fun Run and see the Ka nui to matou Holy Communion standrews benefits. aroha ki a koe e te from day one, I couldn’t have done it 9.30 am whaea mo ake tonu FINANCIAL atu. Moe mau i to without you. To every- ALL WE LCOME FOUND moenga roa. Our one that made phone Enquiries: 871-6130 calls, sent cards, gave CAT silver tabby, or- NO one knows farm thanks to the staff at finance better, Fraser Matariki Hospital for koha, whether it be ange collar with bell, money or kai, flowers, KIHIKIHI possibly male found Farm Finance. Phone your love and care of (0800) 777-675. Mum. Tangi at Mokai smiles, hugs, and that PRESBYTERIAN at TeAta Rest home, Kainga, 111 Aotea travelled from near CHURCH Teasdale Street, Feb- and far, thank you ruary 26. Phone FOR HIRE Road, Kawhia. Sunday, March 2 Funeral service on from the bottom of my SPCA 871-5222. heart. To my minis- 9.30 am St Andrews Friday, February 29 FOUND one silver / ters, kaumatua kuia Sunday, March 9 RENTAL at 11.00 am. grey male cat, very and ringa wera what 9.30 am Waikato Presbytery Moderator friendly, Owairaka CARS can I say but “thank Valley Road, please DO YOU FIND BREEDING TOOLS you, thank you, thank Sunday, March 16 phone 871-3973 to you.” Please accept COMPLEX AND CONFUSING? 9.30 am St Andrews claim. this as our personal Sunday, March 21 If so, come spend a few hours at our “BV or Not to BV” seminar. acknowledgement and 9.30 am Good Friday Speakers : may God bless each PERSONAL Phone Leticha meditations Bill Montgomery, Animal Evalutation Manager and everyone of you. AFTER abortion 871-3970 - How are breeding values calculated and published? Sunday, March 23 stress?. Ring Preg- 9.30 am Easter Day David Fullerton, HSS Genetics FORMAL NOTICES nancy Counselling communion Services collect (07) 132 Kihikihi Road - A Business using BV’s for progress Sunday, March 30 855-5779 24 hours a Te Awamutu Kevin Hart, Dairy Sire Analyst, Ambreed Waikato Stonecraft 9.30 am Combined day. - Understanding three generation pedigrees service at Christ Church John Redshaw, Bull Acquisition Manager, LIC 41 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge BUSINESS people get WANTED TO RENT Phone (07) 827-5226 EveryoneWelcome James Parlane, solici- - Practical exercises using BV’s tor to close up your RENTAL property Learn how to make breeding decisions easier. Leading the way in Monumental design Enquiries Minister Rev F Levi bad debts at minimal required by careful YOUR COWS AND PROFIT DEPEND ON IT. family. Farm house in Come in and see Craig and the team 871-6011 costs. Phone 870- So come along, we’re providing lunch! 4991. Pokuru or surround- We can offer you; ing areas preferred. 10.30 am - approx 2.30 pm, Monday, March 4 - A qualifi ed Graphic Artist CHURCH NOTICES Three or four bed- Venue : Riddell’s Property, 2 Coulter Road - We are members of the NZ room, fenced. Please (off Cambridge Road, can’t miss the purple cowshed) Monumental Masons Association phone (027) 253-6669. Hosted by the Te Awamutu Jersey Club Te Awamutu Bible Chapel Supported by PGG Wrightson - A 10 year guarantee TO LET 059TC202-08 - Qualifi ed Tradesmen 270TC214-07 Sunday, March 2, 2008 Check out our showrooms in; A1 SELF Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua 10.00 am Life Link & Powerhouse STORAGE New Series: A search for the Spiritual New facility, many “Is there a spiritual side to life?” sizes, good rates, security and 7 day access. 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137TC215-07 or present tap dancers. All Welcome Creche Available No Cafe centre of town. Phone (021) 0223-9548 or For information phone Susanne Phone 871-8667 Chapel Drive (Off Swarbrick) (07) 870-1579. on (07) 873-0722.

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 TO LET MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICES SPORTS NOTICES SPORTS NOTICES GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE 458 REWI Street, All SAFE ‘N’ SOUND PIOPIO TE AWAMUTU 1244 Rewi Street, SMALL BORE sorts. Saturday STORAGE HOCKEY CLUB Starts at 8am Satur- March 1, 8.30am. RIFLE CLUB  ANNUAL GENERAL Council Car park day. Washing ma- Electric Security Fence First shoot of season chine, furniture, 53 Te Tomo Street,  24/7 access MEETING This Saturday Saturday, Household Tuesday, 4 March, 2008 clothing sizes 6-14.  Camera and patrolled Phone Phyllis 871-4811 and baby furniture. 7.00 pm, Sunday, at Clubrooms surveillance or Carol 871-6198 7am-11am. March 2, 2008 PIRONGIA Factory Road, Phone 53 Brotherhood Road GOLF CLUB Te Awamutu (0274) 407-101 SPORTS NOTICES Te Awamutu Twilight NEW MEMBERS or 871-7885 RELOCATION Monday, WELCOME or a/hrs 871-2171 NEW PLAYERS WELCOME Te Awamutu Taxi MARCH 3 , 2008 Club rifles available Tees open 4.00-6.00 pm Proud to be Locally Call Logan 870-1929 is moving to owned and operated Stuart Law Motors $5.00 entry 90 Mahoe Street Meals available $8.00 BUSINESS SUPER THREE bedroom PUBLIC NOTICES from Monday March 3, Sponsor : DEALS home, 347 St Marys 2008 LIVINGSTONE Ave, double garage, ALCOHOLICS BRAKE PIRONGIA RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB gas, $280 p/w, large Phone 871-4178 (Final & Presentation of ANONYMOUS the Livingstone SERVICING, Stuart SENIOR AND U19 basement, available Law Ltd. Phone 871- March 14. Phone If you want to ROCK Sponsored Teams Event) Now training Thursdays & Tuesdays - 7.00 pm 6426. Mathew (021) 665- drink, that’s your AND ROLL 456. business Senior A Coach: Chris Gibson - (027) 4387-883 CARAVANS & Senior B Coach: Alan Walter - 871-9878 THREE bedroom IF YOU WANT TO Starting again Wednesday TRAILERS U19 Coach: Kelvin Bell - (021) 369-231 home, close to shops, STOP, THAT’S OURS March 12, large section, avail- Phone 871-4072 CARAVANS wanted, www.pirongia.co.nz 7.00 - 8.00 pm able now, $300p/w. or 870-3463 turn your old un-used Phone (021) 134-8852. PO Box 194 $35 per person TE AWAMUTU caravans into cash THREE bedrooms, Te Awamutu From 8-10 dancing SPORTS JUNIOR now, any condition. and improver moves Phone Steve (027) TE AWAMUTU good location, bond BOYS’ RUGBY 622-0011. MARIST JUNIOR and refs required, CONTINUING New venue is $280p/w. Phone (07) Otorohanga, Registration Days RUGBY MUSTER EDUCATION and Weigh in FRUIT AND VEGE 873-2837 or (027) 204- College Hall Annette Rea - Te Awamutu FOR SALE 3699. For more information Manuka Health NZ Sports Clubrooms Wednesday, March 5 : 5.00 - 6.30 pm TIDY two bedroom, phone (027) 412-8690 GHERKINS, new crop Saturday, March 8 : 10.00 am - 12.00 pm The Proof is $200 p/w. Phone (021) Saturday, March 8 ready now. Phone (07) at Marist Clubrooms, Park Road 212-3680. in the Honey TE AWAMUTU 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm 870-5285. Subs : 5-9 years old $25/player TWO bedroom house, Wednesday, March 5, COMMUNITY Wednesday, March 12 PEACHES close to town, singe at 10.00 am 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm 10-12 years old $30/player TOY LIBRARY GOLDEN Queen. garage, $230 p/w. Waipa Workingmen’s Club 5-9 year olds, $30.00 Ready early March. Subs MUST be paid at muster Phone after 5pm (027) NEW OPENING HOURS: ALL WELCOME Te Awamutu Competition Orders taken now. Any queries phone Linda (021) 048-9877 373-0965 Wednesday : Please phone 871- 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm 10-12 year olds, $40.00 Hamilton Competition 7840. MEETINGS Saturday : 9.00 pm - 12.30 pm Age Identification AWAROA SPORTS

is required / FOR SALE MANGATOATOA PA COMMITTEE NEW MEMBERS ARE at HAUTURU ALWAYS WELCOME Birth Certificate BABY BUGGY SPECIAL MEETING Visit us at: Player subs must be paid ‘MOTHERS Choice’, Saturday, March 1 The Toy Library, behind at registration, thankyou. three wheeler, large A COUNTRY FAMILY FUN DAY OUT Date : Saturday, March 1, 2008 Methodist Church, spoked wheels, $130. Time : 9.00 am Secretary - Pip Annan Bank Street, 871-2980 or Phone 871-3761. Venue : Mangatoatoa Pa Te Awamutu ~ Chopping (021) 294-0617 CONSERVATORY Te Mawhai Road Phone: 871-5157 ~ Horses Kihikihi BLUE aluminium, 3.4 Let the children play - AAdvertisedvertise withwith us!us! x 3mts x 202h. Offers. Agenda : Update on recommendation to trustees ~ Novelty www.toylibrary.co.nz PPhonehone todaytoday 871-5151871-5151 Phone 872-7978. 054TC204-08 Re-Audit Report FIREWOOD Events PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES 4M Gum, Macrocarpa, pine combined. $280. Enquiries to: M Brandon - 871-0730 Phone 823-6712. Well Child Health Day FIREWOOD March 4, 2008 DRY. Summer rates $60m³, Gum, Lawson. Venue: Outside The Warehouse Phone (021) 0246- 2486. Also trees CLOSING DOWN SALE! Te Awamutu wanted. Time: 9.30am to 1pm TE AWAMUTU JUNIOR SOSOCCERCCER MOBILITY Who will be there? SCOOTERS Player registration 2008 season 40% off Phone someone who  EVERYTHING* The Ear Caravan doing Free ear cares. Locally owned Friday, March 14, 4.00 - 6.00 pm and operated. New and Saturday, March 15, 10.00 - 12.00 noon -Tools -Housewares Checks  Your Local Plunket Team preloved. Sales, at the stadium, 043TC206-08 -Paints -Brushwares service and hire. Armstrong Avenue, Te Awamutu  Your Local Public Health Nurse Phone *EXCEPT *KEYS * HOME BREW SUPPLIES *ENGRAVING* Any enquiries  Population Health (0800)666-768 Phone David Hall ~ 870-1613  Kidz in Cars HARCOURTS RIDE-ON LAWN mower, 12.5 SUMMER SERIES horse power, 38” cut, TE AWAMUTU Murray Sentinel, - EVENT TWO ROWING CLUB complete with mulch- hosted by ing kit, had little use, TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC wish to thank the following excellent condition, businesses who assisted in making $2,250.00, Phone 870- TE AWAMUTU SPORTS RUGBY CLUB Kakepuku Fun Run and Walk our recent golf tournament very successful. 1511. RUGBY TRAINING Sunday March 9, 2008 SUMMER Start and finish at Pokuru School, HOLE SPONSORS Premier A and B’s SPECIAL, Firewood - Pokuru Road, Te Awamutu. Gyde Wansbone, Bowers, Te Awamutu Wine Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.15 pm and Spirit, JB Aubin Realty, CKL, Stirling Sports, 5m³ - $140, 10m³ - Practice game vs Frankon $260 delivered. Phone 14 km Walkers start 8.30 am Total Farm Services, Bailey Ingham, Kelly & Albert Park 6 km Run and Walk and 14 km Run start 9.00 am Bryant, Mitre 10, CB Green, Mylchreest Electrical, (07) 873-9190 eve- nings, mobile (021) 7.00 pm, Thursday, February 28 Kay Water Services, Ridgeline Homes, Pratt Entry fee before March 4 : 617-349. Training for all other grades commences Adults $12, Children $6 (16 and under) Milking Machines, PM Stainless, Te Awamutu Tiles, Tony Fabish Panelworks, Te Awamutu TYRES 6.30 pm, Thursday, February 28 Late Entry/On day: Then every Tuesday and Thursday $20 Adults and $10 (16 and under) Furniture Removals, Bain Liquids Disposal, FOR the best range of new and used tyres in Contacts: Power Farming, Caltex, LJ Hooker, Paper Plus, LOTS OF PRIZES! Farm Engineering Services, Furniture Court, Te Awamutu. Phone EVERYONE WELCOME! Tyre and Tune Centre U/19 - Stu Grey : 871-8084 Simon Walker Plumbing, Origin Coffee. Ltd, 871-3267. U/21 - Wayne Wirihana : 871-8796 Enquiries 871-2980 after hours PRIZE DONORS WOF U/85 kg - Rollie Torrie : (021) 0234-7048 Floral Studio, RD1, Retravision, Fairview Ford, Premier A - Joe Edwards : (021) 177-0861 TYRE and Tune Cen- Whitcoulls, Bees and Buttercups, Tool Shed, Premier B - Warren Longman : (027) 289-6263 tre, 21 Bond Road, Wrightsons, $2.00 Shop, House of Wares, now issuing WOF’s Phone Club : 871-3910 Sanders Chemist, Masons Nursery, Rosetown for cars, motorcycles, NEW PLAYERS MOST WELCOME Holden, The Vet Centre, Te Awamutu College, and trailers. Phone Farmlands, Edmonds Judd, Noeline Gaye. 871-3267. TE AWAMUTU’S ONLY PREMIER CLUB

Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 PAGE 19 GARAGE SALE VEHICLES FOR VEHICLES LIVESTOCK WANTED KNOWN WORK WANTED WORK WANTED SALE WANTED WANTED 810 Beechey Street, BOBCAT and truck Pirongia, Saturday BACON and ham cur- hire, section, drive- COMMERCIAL 8.30am Not before. HOLDEN Commodore BONER COWS 1990, excellent, 3.8 ing, Renshaws Butch- way clearing, sand, & DOMESTIC Not on if raining. Immediate Delivery ery. Phone 871-6470. V6 A/T, 194kms. Reg- metal and topsoil Household items, In milk supplies. Phone Tony CLEANING bargains, and treas- istered and warranted till May. Kitted. surplus cows 871-9582 or (021) 154-  ures. A few quality BULLDOZER for hire 2322. pieces. Sharp looker. Clean, MT, High BW, No BW or Phone Maid Marj tidy, reliable. with scoop, rippers Budget CAR valet. Phone Ul- 871-3309 or $3995.00. Phone John and stick rake. Phone 98 Pollard Drive, tra Clean 870-3452 871-7711 work, 871- Ring Owen Watson Des Hose, owner op- (021) 137-9065 8.00am start, sausage (07) 873-6222 erator on (07) 873- today! sizzle, clothes, blan- 8707 a/h. or (021) 874-570 8466, mobile (027) kets, knick-knacks. VEHICLES DIGGER 7 TON 472-7776. CARPET $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4 REWI Street at Craig WANTED PROPERTIES FOR tipper - Auger. Phone Mechanical, Saturday SALE WORK WANTED CLEANING Craig (07)823-6427 or 8.00am, household A1 Service (027)283-9911. items. FANTASTIC views IICRC Approved Wanted - LATE model vehicles on Greenhill Drive, wanted for disman- DRAINAGE PETS DEAD CARS flat sites. Landscap- BBOBCATOBCAT tling - Ford, Holden, ing and services com- wne O r No job too big BIRMAN kittens, Best Dollars Mazda, Mitsubishi. plete. $175,000. View perato NZCF Registered. O r or too small - Rosetown Auto Wreck- Trade Me number Trevor Beautiful. Plus adult ers, 2 Bruce Berquist #134737486 or phone WE DO IT ALL! Peters ULTRA CLEAN female speyed. Phone Drive, Phone 871-6066. (021) 038-1725.

179TC213-07 Phone 870-6244 or 872-7804. PRIVATE SALE 002727 515515 65196519 Phone 871-6662 Get or (0274) 984-465 Colin (027) 498-9022 VEHICLES FOR that GRAZING WANTED car o FOUR bedroom house, 0077 887171 11971971 uta t excellent location, ex- SALE here GRAZING required for terior done, great po- Rosetown Bobcat Ltd CARPET, Phone Ultra LOUNGE suites Ph 870-2200 seven W/F weaner tential, motivated Clean 871-6662 to cleaned. Phone Ultra MAZDA Lantis 1993, steers. Phone 871- book now! Clean 871-6662 now! Te Awamutu or sellers, Phone Viv to TREE WORK good condition. $1800 3561. - Felling ono. Phone 871-5108 0800 CAR DUMP view 870-5057 or old- [email protected] - Pruning BUSINESSES FOR SALE evenings. 109TC201/07

LIVESTOCK 235TC207/07 SECTION - Removal WANTED - Stump Grinding VEHICLE PARTS FOR SALE FLAT Section, 531m² at Waihi Beach. Two Call Dennis Clements AC PETFOODS minutes walk to town, TOTAL TREE CARE SSPECIALISINGPECIALISING IIN:N: Now Buying five minutes to beach, Phone 871-5221 one minute to Pub. Te Awamutu Owned FFordord --MitsubishiMitsubishi - HoldenHolden - MazdaMazda Horses $190,000 ono. Phone and Operated Would you like to earn more than 0800-DOWNCOW Shaun, (021) 0244- $60,000 a year for just four rts you ne 1697. evenings a week work? ar pa ed... BOBCAT and experi- c enced operator. free Sound too good to be true? the TTee AwamutuAwamutu CourierCourier ll quotes, phone - not with a mathZwise Franchise. A PPhone:hone: 871-5151871-5151 ~ Fax:Fax: 871-3675871-3675 (07)823-7245 We are currently looking for a Franchisee in Te Awamutu to LIVESTOCK WANTED develop this exciting opportunity. Simple to operate - Emphasis on creating From early to late BONER COWS WANTED a fun environment. Very little admin and models at competitive preparation, yet every student has their own session plan. This business would prices - make us Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment particularly suit anyone in or from the your fi rst stop! teaching profession, particularly Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Primary trained. Ideal to work from PPhonehone / Fax:Fax: 871-6066871-6066 Also empty heifers and potter bulls home if you have a room you can dedicate. For more information see

347TC207-07 MMobile:obile: (027)(027) 270-8554270-8554 2 BruceBruce BerquistBerquist DriveDrive Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 www.mathzwize.co.nz or call Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 with Kids? Great Are You - A Tutor? - A Teacher? Steve Murray on (021) 688-115 043TC205-08

N & G FENCING & AG CONTRACTING We’ve declared war on all your pests! EEXPERIENCEDXPERIENCED FFENCERSENCERS Registered FFarmarm ~ ResidentialResidential ~ LifestyleLifestyle We provide a diverse range of services: P e s t C o n t r o l CCONTRACTINGONTRACTING • Plumbing • Concrete cutting and core drilling Technician • Post and Rail • Post and Baton • Gasfi tting • Truck Hire and Cartage • Deer Fencing • Vineyard • Drainage • Site Preparation • Stockyard • Retaining Walls • Sand Pads • Digger Work flyBUSTERS • Decking • Pergolas, Trellis Still the safest treatment available PHONE/FAX 870 2987 • Section & Tree Clearing Odourless FFOROR HHIREIRE Glenn Rawson * 870-4950 027 222 7590 Non staining

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Free Quotes 1.8m³ and 3.6m³ DAIRY FARM A fulltime role is available to an outgoing Same day delivery Call Adam ASSISTANT WANTED and well organised administrator. 0800 500500---101101 Phone For a 330 cow Dairy A confident telephone manner together with a PART TIME POSITION

Murray Bain Farm, 10 minutes to sound knowledge of administration and Customer Service person wanted for Immediate start 871-8996 Te Awamutu accounting practices would be an advantage. 12-18 hours a week being one or two Full time or part time Applications to: evenings and Saturdays. REGRASSING available Drivers licence essential. Must have sunny WHY wait. Duncan Start date June 1, 2008 triple disc drill, all disposition and able to do heavy work. Phone aspects of regrassing, Mike (027) 557-0299 Apply in writing with current CV to: Keep the insects at bay, local, reasonable P O Box 501, Te Awamutu Liquorland Te Awamutu Call C C J today rates. Phone (07) 872- [email protected] 4891. 49 Vaile Street SUMMER IS HERE FARM ASSISTANT Te Awamutu WEEDSPRAYING For a free No Required to help FULL TIME SENIOR BAR PERSON Obligation Quotation Radio Controlled Units required for a modern, well appointed Chartered Club milk 350 cows. QUALITY MUSHROOMS  Handgun Work Must have experience. If you have: Call FREEPHONE  Gorse  Experience with TAB and Gaming Machine Mushrooms harvesters required. (0800)104-466  Ragwort New 36 a/s herring-  bone shed, cottage, operation (desirable but not essential) We are looking for energetic, fit, reliable, Thistles   Industrial Sites midway between Have an interest in sport worker’s who are keen to learn LANDSCAPE  GARDENERS Competitive Rates Te Awamutu and Ability to train staff and are a team player and not afraid to start at 7.00 am.  Hold a General Bar Manager’s licence or are Phone Marshall Otorohanga. Work will be for weekdays and able to obtain one within three months Gardeners not Contracting Must be enthusiastic weekends on a casual basis.  Hold a full drivers licence so great? Glen 870-1433 and energetic Hours vary from 15-35 hours per week We want to hear from you. Call the or 871-7896 Start June 1, 2008 depending on workload sometimes even more. We offer a competitive remuneration package “best in town”! Phone (027) 410-1334 Pay is minimum wage plus a FARM WORK along with a friendly go ahead fun environment. bonus for fast harvesting. Phone (027)254-4272 WANTED A PART TIME POSITION We are based in Ohaupo, 15 minutes south of RELIEF MILKER is also available, and would be Hamilton and 10 minutes north of Te Awamutu. LINED SEEKING Due to unforseen mostly evening and weekend work EMPLOYMENT Please phone Bobby for more SOAK circumstances, this on a rostered basis over seven days. Experienced 19 yr old, position has now Please send your current CV to: information or an interview. seven years milking become available again. (07) 823-6449 7.00 am - 5.00 pm HOLES PO Box 307, Te Awamutu.  experience, or (027) 210-1866 after hours FOUNDATION Those of you that Applications close on Friday March 8, 2008 HOLES three years full time, phoned previously, six months with fencing  OFFAL / RUBBISH please contact us again. FULL TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT contractor. Currently HT DRIVER, HOLES studying level three Permanent part We are in need of an outgoing, motivated person PRODUCTION ASSISTANT    and four AITO. time relief milker to with a sense of style to work as part of our busy Keen to progress assist on two properties With the rapid growth of our company, we team. KING COUNTRY further in the dairy and help with calf have a new position for an HT driver who Team duties include: DRILLING industry. rearing during spring - Pokuru District will also assist with production at our ~Booking and appointment management Phone 870-4492 honey processing plant in Kihikihi. # 4 Wheel Drive ~ Frame and Lens selection (training provided) # Best Prices SILAGE Phone 871-2726 or (021) 821-809 The reliable, enthusiastic and well ~ Spectacles Repairs etc. # Associated MOWING, tedding, presented person we are looking for should ~ Banking and general office duties

Concrete Products raking, baling, wrap- be willing to undertake a variety of roles. ping and stacking, Required Attributes: OWNER / OPERATOR : SITUATIONS The work does involve some handling ~ Exceptional customer focus cartage also available, and lifting of heavier products. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE VACANT ~ Willingness to learn new skills ALSO buying stand- PHONE DENNIS ing grass. Phone We produce a wide range of internationally ~ Good reception and computer skills Nick, (07) 827-1849 or recognized honey products for the fast ~ The ability to prioritise and manage time COLSON CAMELLIA 0800 DUG HOLES (027) 473-0001 or fax growing local and overseas markets. effectively (07) 827-1805. REST HOME 0800 384 465 If you would like to join our busy, friendly Please apply in writing with CV to: T.D.C.C.H. Require an experienced MEATEATER and supportive team, please apply in The Practice Manager Qualified Rural night nurse, able to writing with your current CV to: HOMEKILLS LTD work independently. Bruce Watson Optometrist Workforce The Operations Manager PO Box 90 Excellent pay rates Killing and Milking Honey New Zealand (International) Ltd Te Awamutu processing Shifts negotiable, 8 Short Street, General Labour On-going training Applications close 5.00 pm Friday, March 7, 2008 Phone 871-9995 Fencing Kihikihi Knapsack Come and join MORTGAGE weed spraying the team at Camellia BROKER Best in the district Contact:

NZMBA References available Pauline 871-5505 DON’T MISS OUT Phone Christine BOOK NOW 871-3176 COURIER (021) 545-302 Phone (0800) 845-322 AND pamphlet deliver- ies required, Te PC PROBLEMS? AAdvertisedvertise withwith us!us! Awamutu and EESCAPESCAPE TTHEHE RRATAT RRACE!ACE! NO fix, no fee, local IT PPhonehone tthehe ffriendlyriendly Kihikihi. Phone Val CClassifiedslassifieds TTeameam ttodayoday ! Get out of the City professional available 870-1551. and come work in the for on site repairs, 8871-51517 1 - 5 1 5 1 upgrades and trouble vibrant rural town of Te shooting, PC and lap- SITUATIONS VACANT Awamutu. We have all top sales, no call out the facilities of “the fees for help. Phone Big Smoke” without Matt (027) 515-6996 MOTOR VEHICLE the hassles. Cafes, Banks, Cinema 5, heated or 870-3038. SALESPERSON pool complex, Gyms, Sports Clubs, Cycling PLUMBING Veledrome, Schooling, and no parking Ingham Honda Te Awamutu has an opportunity meters! Te Awamutu’s central location means AFFORDABLE RATES for an enthusiastic and motivated person to it is not far to anywhere. Raglan’s Surf beaches

Phone Colin join our sales team, selling both new and used 45 minutes west, Mt Maunganui 90 minutes (027) 498-9022 vehicles. It is important that applicants are east, Lakes and Mountains on our doorstep. or 870-6244 anytime able to demonstrate a high standard of CKL Surveying and Planning have professionalism and a strong desire to succeed. vacancies in their Te Awamutu Offi ce for a PLUMBING This is an excellent opportunity for a well Licenced Cadastral Surveyor and a Technician Spouting, represented person wishing to succeed in Surveyor. If you like to be rewarded for Drainlaying, Heating excellence and enjoy being part of a friendly  vehicle sales with a progressive and growing Friendly Service company. Previous experience in the motor professional team, then you need to work  Reasonable Prices with us. Applications will be treated in the  Craftsman Plumber industry is preferred but not essential. Computer skills will be an advantage. strictest confi dence and should be addressed to: 24 Hour Kay Carter If you enjoy working in a team environment Branch Manager Service and recognize the quality of the Honda PO Box 126 product then please apply in writing to: Hewitson Plumbing Te Awamutu Phone 871-3620 John Ingham [email protected] Ingham Honda Te Awamutu www.ckl.co.nz

ULTRA Clean, com- 059TC201-08 plete cleaning ser- PO Box 458 Applications close on March 20, 2008. vices. Phone 871-6662. Te Awamutu

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To care for a six month old boy Preferably qualified or experienced but kind, patient attitude Emmeline entertaining CLEANERS most important Approx 30 hours per Emmeline performs the past 10 years has including the Aotea her shows throughout performed as part of Wanted for week, hours and days Centre, Wellington New Zealand. She is a number of bands/ Town Hall, Founders negotiable - Ohaupo Te Awamutu College especially talented as shows. Theatre, Waikato Sta- Top pay Phone Mike Bell an impersonator and is One of those ‘Liv- dium, Sky City Casino, Phone 823-6643 a gifted . ing Proof’ does groups Riverside Casino and (Caretaker) She has spent a such as ABBA and 871-5669 the Queenstown Win- RETIRED Electrician lifetime on the stage, Fleetwood Mac and the ter Festival. wanted to supervise utilising her powerful Beatles. She has also ven- partial re-wire. Work voice. She has performed tured to Australia EXPERIENCED exchange or remu- Emmeline loves to extensively at theatres to perform at RSLs, painter or subcontrac- neration. Phone 827- entertain and over and corporate events, conference centres and tor wanted. Phone 7708. (07) 873-1777. town halls. SECURITY Officers - The core of her work are needed! Gain this Time for NBL over the past fi ve years NZQA approved has been solo shows. HOUSEKEEPER / qualification by corre- In these she performs CLEANER spondence free of music by artists such charge. Student al- to tip off again as Shania Twain, Cher, Wanted for busy lowance may apply. Tina Turner, Madonna, motel and camp Phone 0800-800-043. Waikato Pistons tip Jason Crowe arrives Dolly Parton and Ste- off their 2008 National back from the States on vie Nicks. Must be able to work Basketball League game day while Benny (Right) VERSATLIE when required ADULT campaign next Thurs- Hill, who is in Iceland, including weekends ENTERTAINMENT day night (7.30pm) will miss three games. entertainer Emmeline will be bringing Experience preferred against the Nelson The Pistons warm FEMALE escort avail- Giants. up on Saturday night her special brand Phone 871-7420 able. Phone (021) The match at Te (March 1) with a game of singing and 0261-2553. Awamutu Events Cen- against a full strength impersonation to tre will be televised live Hawkes Bay Hawks the Redoubt Bar and LIVE ADULT on Sky. at the Rotorua Indoor Eatery in Te Awamutu As in other seasons, Events Centre. tomorrow night. CHAT the Pistons will need to be on their game to fi re Hot! Explicit! Naughty! KIDS AT HOME LTD early, with key play- ers making their way (0900) 73-543 Kiwi Babes NANNY back to the country not Required in the (0900) 88-200 Asian Chicks long before the opening Korokonui area. www.kiwibabes.co.nz match. Former Tall Black Please phone Denise (0900) 69-100 XXX Listen star Pero Cameron ar- 059TC003-08 www.adultshow.co.nz rives at the weekend, for more information ($1.99/min + GST) along with new import 871-7673 signing, Brian Wethers PHONE NOW! from the USA. NNewew toto thethe SITUATIONS VACANT Friday Night RRedoubt...edoubt... till late EEmmelinemmeline

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PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 28, 2008 There’s an EXCELLENT line-up of movies for everyone at The REGENT Theatre Beautiful Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 www.regent3.itgo.com

Allan’s Special World Its seemingly cold exterior gives way to something unexpectedly Cinema Choices: warm and soft inside, eventually ELSA AND FRED emerging as a deeply moving AFTER THE WEDDING exhilarating experience. An intimate Toto playing downunder journey of regret and hope, with AND MOLIERE (Soon) characters that will linger in your Te Awamutu Courier and Founded in 1976 by thoughts long after the credits. CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) some of the most popular This exciting new adventure with Jamie AFTER THE WEDDING M give readers the chance to and experienced session Bell, Hayden (Star Wars) Christensen PREMIERE SHOWS SAT 5.50, SUN 3.40 celebrate the fi rst ever vis- musicians of the era they and Samuel L Jackson is about people called Jumpers, who can transport This is indeed a lovely, lovely, it to New Zealand by the had immediate commer- themselves through space and time, amazing Toto by winning cial success and critical supremely enjoyable and humorous and those who have sworn to kill them. story about two people who, in their a copy of their ‘Falling In acclaim. JUMPER M twilight years, discover that it’s never Between Live’ DVD. Described by Eddie Van THE EYE-POPPING SPECIAL EFFECTS too late to love or to dream. “If it’s This concert was record- Halen as ‘collectively the WILL TAKE YOU AROUND THE WORLD warm fuzzies you want, this is highly ed at Le Zenith in Paris in best musicians on the THU 6.15 & 8.00, FRI 6.10 & 8.05, recommended.” Listener. March 2007 in front of a planet’, they continue to SAT 4.30, 6.20 & 8.10, ELSA AND FRED G wildly enthusiastic sell- tour to sold out arenas SUN 2.20, 4.10 & 5.55, THU 6.10, FRI 10.30 & 7.45, SAT 2.15, out crowd. theatres and clubs inter- MON 6.35 & 8.20, TUE 6.05 & 7.50, SUN 12.05, MON 6.10, TUE 7.55, Toto play Auckland’s nationally. WED 6.15 & 8.00 WED 10.15 & 6.10 Civic Theatre this Sunday. With a musical style that The live DVD captures combines elements of pop, Will tear-jerk the hell out of you. An hilarious riot from the Brits. the band rocking at their rock, soul, funk, progres- Is helped immeasurably by funny The funniest most wicked comedy dialogue and good performances for years. “It’s a cracker.” Times. hardest and most power- sive rock, hard rock, R&B from Hilary Swank, Gerard (300) ful, and giving a new life to and jazz they have some- Butler and Lisa Kudrow. Is considered DEATH AT A FUNERAL M all their best-loved tracks thing for everyone and are to be one of the most romantic THU 6.00 & 8.05, FRI 6.05 & 8.25, from ‘Africa’, ‘’, ‘Rosanna’, through guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles. and wonderful comedies since SAT 4.10, 5.45 & 8.00, to ‘Cruel’ and ‘Bottom Of Your Soul’. It’s been thirty two years coming - but well Bridget Jones’ Diary. SUN 2.00, 3.35 & 5.50, MON 5.55 & 8.05, TUE 6.15 & 8.00, It’s the ideal precursor to what is certain to be worth the wait - be there! Tickets from Ticketek. M a brilliant show. To be in to win simply put your name, address WED 10.30, 6.00 & 8.05 They’ve sold over 30 million albums worldwide and daytime contact number on the back of a The most pleasant surprise and have won an astonishing six Grammy Awards standard sized envelope, address it to the ‘Toto of the year. Very smart, witty, - including album of the year for their 1983 ‘Toto DVD Competition’ and make sure it reaches our engaging and honest crowd-pleaser. IV’ and record of the year for ‘Rosanna’. offi ce by 5pm next Tuesday. A charmer and a heartfelt original, you will find this a totally unexpected, enormously satisfying and oddly rewarding trip to the movies. Legends reunite for St John JUNO M THU 8.20, FRI 6.00, SAT 1.55 & 6.05, SUN 11.45 & 3.55, MON 6.00, TUE & WED 8.20

A masterpiece... a movie of rare power which will linger in the mind. Epic and occasionally heartbreaking. ATONEMENT M THU 6.05, FRI 10.15 & 7.55, SAT 3.50 & 7.55, SUN 1.40 & 5.45, MON 7.50, TUE 6.00, WED 6.05 THU 5.50 & 8.10, FRI 10.00, 5.50 & 8.15, Great fun for all ages. SAT 3.30, 5.55 & 8.20, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS G SUN 1.20, 3.45 & 6.05, SAT 2.30, SUN 12.20 MON 5.50 & 8.10, TUE 5.45 & 8.10, WED 10.00, 5.50 & 8.10 Absolutely beautifully filmed in New Zealand, the heartfelt A nimble cast in a very enjoyable old-favourite classic adventure returns. comedy. Katherine Heigl, always a WATER HORSE PG bridesmaid never a bride, and SAT 1.15, FINAL SUN 11.05 James Marsden star.

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Fancy a walk down memory lane? For those who popular music from the 1960’s. have fond memories of the ‘good old days’ here’s an Hamilton County Bluegrass Band began as a folk opportunity to relive those nostalgic moments. and bluegrass band in 1966. A number of albums A number of 1960’s Waikato bands are getting have been released by the group, the latest being a 059TC034-08 together to raise funds for St John. ‘Very Best of’ in 2002. They have recently accepted TTee AwamutuAwamutu Star billing is the Hamilton County Blue Grass an invitation to perform at a Bluegrass Festival in Band (above). They will be sharing the stage the United States later this year. with The Mods, The Rumour and Satellites. Ray The Mods were formed a few years earlier, in Columbus and Suzanne will also give special guest 1963, and travelled around New Zealand as a TThehe placeplace toto visit...visit... performances during the concert. supporting act for a number of well known artists Hamilton business KM Document Solutions before playing in a number of top spots around New is the main sponsor and organisers of the one- Zealand. Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre off fundraising concert, which is being held in The Rumour originated in Huntly as the Surfi res Hamilton’s Founders Theatre on the evening of in 1966 and were highly popular in the 60’s and are holding an evening on Sunday, march 16. 70’s. The Satellites were formed in Morrinsville The crowd will have a unique opportunity to in the late 1950’s, and since then 15 different TTourismourism inin oourur aarearea revisit the sights and sounds of New Zealand musicians have been involved with the group at various times. Join us to hear guest speakers discussing Ray Columbus is a popular name in the music world, with songs like ‘Shes a Mod’, which became a hit overnight. HHowow TourismTourism cancan wworkork forfor usus Suzanne began when she was just 14 year old and she continues to be part of the New Zealand music Solutions scene. No 986 Suzanne has recently coached vocals on the NZ Idol show and has released a new CD. ‘Legends of the Waikato’ tickets are now selling and can be purchased at any Hamilton Library or by contacting Ticket Direct on 0800 224 224 (or 07 059TC005-08 838 1111) or by visiting www.ticketdirect.co.nz. Please Phone 871 3259 for your invitation

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