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We had a great to contact Lisa Holmes or Kelly time in Australia, but I must Westerby of Te Awamutu Police admit I couldn’t wait to get (872 0100). back here.’’ Shortly after arriving in Workshop on Auckland he was one of the performers who visited Pon- using games sonby Intermediate for a A Teaching Games for workshop prior to the first Understanding Workshop for show at the Civic Theatre. coaches and teachers is being ‘‘Paul Russell - who was a staged in Te Awamutu next week member of Supergroove - by Sport Waikato. and I are the only Kiwis in The workshop is designed to the touring party. When the help identify the tactics of a sport school kids starting singing a song we both remembered and develop games based from our primary school around those tactics. days we had tears in our Games are modified and eyes.’’ progressive and skills are The eight show season in performed in the context of a Auckland kicked off last game rather than isolated drills. week, but Ian was able to The workshop is being held on arrange a night off so he June 4 at Te Awamutu Primary could make a flying trip School, 4pm start, gold coin back to Te Awamutu. donation. After his parents Register with Paula White and Tulouna and Michael Janis Jeffers, Sport Waikato picked him up, his first port Waipa District co-ordinators on of call was Te Awamutu 823 2510 or email them at College where he was head TC260509CA01 [email protected]. student in 2005. STOMP member Ian Vincent plays cooking pots outside the Te Awamutu Colllege music room and gives his Ian was met by his sister younger sister Leeza a few pointers on how to perform with a broom. Power play Leeza and caught up with A vote in the Customer’s several staff members and There was lots of variety to go to the Friday night Stomp takes ‘clutter’ from Choice section of this year’s pupils before visiting the and humour as well. show but was instead everyday life – everything music room and utilising ‘‘They used some inter- performing at the Chiefs including the kitchen sink – Waipa Networks Business some of the percussion esting items - its amazing semi-final in Hamilton (see and transforms it into a Awards could win you $100 worth items stored there. what they can do with page 15), while parents pulsating, theatrical event. of free power. Music teacher George recycled ‘junk’ - it certainly Tulouna and Michael took To date Stomp has set Fill in the coupon on page 15 Brooks took in Ian’s show wasn’t all ‘crash bang’. in three shows over the feet stamping and fingers of today’s issue and return it to on Saturday. Many of the ‘instruments’ weekend. drumming in 43 countries. the Courier office by June 12 to ‘‘We had planned to see are tuned and the sequence Stomp now heads to Well- After six years in the go in the draw. him perform when we were with water and sinks ington and Christchurch West End, Stomp’09 headed in London at Christmas showed how they can create before returning to the UK. down under - taking ordi- Recycle later time, but unfortunately he new notes as they perform. STOMP narily mundane objects and The Queen’s Birthday holiday had an injury at that time. ‘‘Their routines are cer- Stomp began in 1991 with turning them into musical next Monday (June 1) will push ‘‘It was great to finally tainly high energy - they a single drum hanging magic. Amongst the back the district recycling see him in action - being in performed solidly for 1hr around Luke Cresswell’s ‘instruments’ are tyres, collection by one day. So if your New Zealand was a bonus. 40m.’’ neck. paint cans, brooms, rubbish usual collection day is Monday it ‘‘It’s always wonderful to After the matinee Mr Since then Cresswell and bins, sticks, and of course will be collected on Tuesday, and see an ex-pupil performing Brooks was able to catch up Steve McNicholas have the performers hands and if your usual collection day is on stage and Stomp was with Ian, before he returned developed a unique, univer- feet. Tuesday it will be collected on great. to the theatre for an evening sal language of rhythm, Wednesday etc. ‘‘Their work is precise, performance which was theatre, comedy and dance. SP their timing impeccable and attended by his sister Leeza. With high energy and RIGHT: Ian Vincent ‘plays’ they executed brilliantly. Leeza initially intended toe-tapping exuberance, the kitchen sink for Stomp. Ring upon ring WE FIX TRUCKS! 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Contest staged recently by Te Trevor Service, Fin Bruce, Trevor SATURDAY: 2.16am & 2.46pm Theft of honesty box and cash from Pirongia Road Awamutu and District Highland Fitzgerald, James Davidson and SUNDAY: 3.17am & 3.48pm reported. Pipe Band at Albert Park. Sarah Wilson; Drum Major Athol MONDAY: 4.20am & 4.51pm Attempted burglary of Pokuru Playcentre reported. Te Awamutu took top place in Bree with drummers Alan Tuesday, May 19: the Grade Four Mini Bands Com- Dennis, John Davidson and Kris Arrests: Man for threatening to kill and assaulting a petition, followed by Te Kuiti and Lawry. Get all your fresh female. Woman for breaching bail. Man for breaching bail. District Highland Pipe Band, Bay The hosts acknowledged the Man breaching a trespass order, breaching the liquor of Plenty Pipes and Drums, City of support of Te Awamutu Rugby and salt water ban, behaving in a disorderly manner and intentionally Manukau Pipes and Drums and Sports and Recreation Club, along damaging a sign at the Star Tavern reported. Otahuhu and District Pipe Band. with announcer Keith Shiels and fishingfi shing gear here! Wednesday, May 20: The Learner Group contest judges Peter Duncan and Ben Man arrested for unlawfully possessing a rifle, was won by City of Manukau Jones for their contributions to a possessing cannabis, possessing equipment for cultivating Pipes and Drums from Te Kuiti successful day. cannabis and possessing utensils for consuming cannabis. and District Highland Pipe Band. Anyone interested in learning Burglary of Fairview Road property reported. 250cc Playing members of the vic- the pipes or drums is invited to dirt bike stolen. torious Te Awamutu and District contact Trevor Law on 07 823 6776. Thursday, May 21: Arrests: Woman for possessing cannabis and 166 Cambridge Rd, Ph 871 6793 possessing utensils for consuming cannabis. Man for breaching bail. Man for assault and warrants to appear in Fruitless hunt for court. Theft of a white 1989 Toyota Hiace (EJD287) from Daphne Street property reported. Theft of a Mitsubishi would be kidnapper Canter campervan (TC1269) from herbert Street property reported. Theft of drench and a tool kit by deception from VetEnt Te Awamutu Police are on the his mod 20s, about 178cm tall, of 20db (A) reported. hunt for a man who attempted to medium build with broad shoul- Friday, May 22: kidnap a woman in April. ders and stubble or a goatee. Arrests: Woman for EBA and driving while disquali- Despite a good description of He was wearing a white fied after crashing on Park Road. Man on four charges of the offender and vehicle, Police hoodie, blue jeans and gangster assaulting a female, assault with intent to injure and have been unable to apprehend type dark hat. possession of an offensive weapon. Woman for theft from the man and are appealing to the Any witnesses, or anyone with The Warehouse. Man for EBA. Car impounded. public for help. information about the vehicle or ...as quiet as a whisper Intentional damage to window of Pakura Street On Sunday, April 11 at about offenders, should contact Con- residence reported.