ISSN 1170-1099 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 034TC060/05 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Blast from past Two charged with burglary Department of Conservation archaeologist, Dr Neville Ritch- ie, will be the guest speaker at Pirongia Historic Visitor Cen- tre’s AGM next Tuesday night. of murder victim’s home The author of the booklet ‘Waikato Wars 1863-64 will By Dean Taylor links to cannabis dealing present a pictorial review of Police have revealed in the southern Waikato these events. two men were jointly area. Dr Ritchie will be looking charged with It is also at the ‘Path of War’ from the the burglary now known Queens Redoubt in Pokeno to of Stephen he had been Rangiriri, Paterangi, Waiari and George’s Tiro- at a party in the Alexandra East and West hanga home, Kihikihi on Redoubts in Pirongia. an offence the night of “We are inviting the general committed on his death, public to this presentation, the same day and had especially teachers and his- the former made at least torians,” says Pirongia His- Te Awamutu one trip to the toric Visitor Centre president, 33-year-old Star Tavern Sabina Owen. died when his to purchase “If anyone wants to learn house burnt to more alcohol, about the reasons why the ground. but had made Pirongia exists today, then they The cir- it back to his will be warmly welcomed.” cumstances home. BODY IDENTIFIED: Stephen George’s family (from right) wife Leone George, The AGM starts at 7pm, with surrounding STEPHEN GEORGE After the mother Lindsay George and sister Susan Dodunski at last year’s press conference Dr Ritchie’s address at 7.30.pm. the death led fi re Mr in Te Awamutu where it was announced Stephen George had been identifi ed as to a murder investigation, George’s Nissan Primera the body found in the Tirohanga fi re. File photo. which police say is still was missing, which caused Tapping in continuing. some speculation he had car was found burnt out gation was classifi ed as a they believed at least two Kihikihi’s new water reservoir Richard Anthony Ell (42) not made it home. 12km north of Mangakino, homicide. people were involved in the will be connected to the town’s of Tokoroa appeared in the But on October 13 the at which stage the investi- Police stated at the time murder. water supply tonight. Tokoroa District Court on Waipa District Council says Saturday and was remand- the connection is due to begin ed, with full suppression, at midnight and could take up to appear in the Rotorua to four hours to complete. District Court yesterday. There is likely to be a short He was charged jointly term loss of water supply pres- for committing the bur- sure for some residents. glary with 42-year-old A temporary supply is being Te Awamutu man Alan made available from the Te Howard Brewer. Awamutu water reticulation Ell entered no plea and network during the connection was remanded in custody time to ensure an uninterrupt- to appear again today for a ed supply. bail hearing. Hamilton police have Loose drawers? been investigating the When Monckton Road death of Brewer, who was resident Margaret Shaw saw found dead on a Parawera something on her road early one property on Monday after- morning she thought it was a noon. crumpled piece of paper some- Police say there are no one had dropped. suspicious circumstances But on closer inspection she surrounding his death, found the ‘litter’ was actually which has now been re- lingerie. To be exact there were ferred to the coroner. 15 bras, three pairs of knickers Mr George’s body was and a pair of tights. found in the burnt out The trail began on Puahue remains of his house on Road, was mostly along Park- October 9 last year. DNA lands Road and ended on Mon- sampling had to be used to ckton Road. identify the victim. Mrs Shaw suspects the items Enquiry head, Detec- were actually in a dresser being tive Senior Sergeant shifted (early June) and one of Mark Loper of Rotorua the drawers has come open, CIB, made the formal an- scattering the contents. nouncement that the vic- She has washed all of the tim was Stephen George in clothing. If you think these Te Awamutu on November items are yours, contact the Te 21. Awamutu Courier (ph 871 5151). Police enquiries con- fi rmed Mr George had POLICE aerial photograph of Stephen George’s burnt out Tirohanga home. KGB Zero OPEN 7 DAYS 4 pack Phone 871 4009 Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Real men wear TE AWAMUTU Real Wool. 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So Te Awamutu, you should be proud ◗ to KatiKati and our car came to a stop. One of the other boys used his of these young people. On behalf of my- Development Finance/Subdivisions self and my wife a great big thanks to ◗ This was when our faith in the youth of cellphone as a torch so as to change the Residential/Commercial/ today was restored. batteries over. you guys. Keep cruisin’ Industrial/Rural A car with three young guys stopped They were very polite and personable JENNY AND PHIL SNOW Phone: Graeme Coleman 027 231 0741 Simon Purcell 027 315 3166 Richard King 027 355 5570 Job done with smile and dedication Information on Arohena’s fallen Tony Kinzett 027 544 5550 I am seeking information and photos concerning men Regarding the loss of the lit- close as suggested, why weren’t who died in WWII who lived and worked in Arohena. Offi ce 0800 321 113 ter contract by Gracelands - is Gracelands given the opportu- In the Waipa War Memorial under Arohena, seven this the level we’ve sunk to in nity to re-tender and sharpen men are gratefully remembered: Or have your Mortgage Broker contact us pursuit of the low cost mental- their price a little. Given the John Bogun; Leslie Norman Close; P Donnelly; ity that surrounds us? years of service, surely they James Ngaro Edmonds; Colin Leo Forsyth; Francis What we had was an unpar- deserved that opportunity? James Wilton; Kapi Wirihama. alleled service, given over 13 Shame on you Waipa District I have also discovered that three other men from 152TC028-06 years, in all weathers, with a Council and shame on your Arohena also died in WWII: John Curry; Raymond winning smile and a dedication bean counters and the manag- Alexander Connolly; Robert Thompson. seldom seen nowadays. ers who accepted their mean Any photos and photos, in particular, would be ap- What will we get out of this spirited penny pinching. preciated. One man, P. Donnolly, is of interest - espe- long distance relationship I I wonder when we’ll ever cially his full name and his connection with Arohena. wonder? An 0800 help desk read about the Christchurch Please contact me if you can help at 872 5520. rivalling Telecom’s for poor City Council taking on a con- MARIA BLACKWELL service, missed rubbish collec- tractor from Te Awamutu to tions and nobody local willing clean their streets? to take any responsibility. Yeah right! If the contract price was as GEOFF WALDEN Thought I had moved to Heaven Regarding the decision to cut Gracelands out of their maintenance job - it stinks. Hope they can keep using talents They don’t have to accept the lowest tender. The Green Team were doing a good job, as anyone who I fully endorse the staff and readers who will join with saw their happy faces could tell you. residents of Freeman Court’s me in wishing these honest I left Auckland a year ago and I tell people I left the rat comments regarding the litter people positions where once race and came to Heaven. I might have to rethink. contract. more they can use their spe- BONNIE AIKEN It is a sad day indeed when cial talents. Kihikihi loyal workers are dismissed PAT RANDALL from their job, more espe- Editor’s note: These letters cially when through no fault about the litter contract, and Some things worth more than money of their own they are limited others in similar vein, were I feel that our Council has let us down badly by taking in the choice of employment posted before the article in the contract off our own Gracelands team and awarding opportunities. Tuesday’s Courier about the it to a rank outsider.