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All dog owners who register their dogs before June 30 will be automatically entered into the draw for the prize. Waipa¯District Council compliance manager Karl Tutty urged owners to get in quick and not leave registration until TC070520DTWALLACE the last minute. Alan and Tricia Wallace had to have a low-key celebration for their diamond wedding last week. The couple were married on April 30, 1960 “From August 1, the and a few months later ‘Murphy’ — their MG A 1600 — rolled off the Abingdon-on-Thames assembly line. Photo / Dean Taylor legislation adds a 50 per cent penalty to any unpaid registration fees so it pays to register as soon as possible.” Couple celebrate 60 years of married life “The numbers of dog registrations in Waipa¯has grown significantly each year Like many couples of their its heyday. well as bridesmaids and mother- Tricia says they always which is great because it gives generation, Patricia (nee The romance turned into love of-the bride frocks. travelled together and looking Brabant) and Alan Wallace met at and the couple were engaged in In 1962 Alan qualified to back it was wonderful. us the means to maintain and a dance and romance blossomed. 1959 and married at the Knox represent Waikato in the New Alan won the New Zealand improve dog parks, erect Alan lived and worked on the Presbyterian Church in Hamilton Zealand Ploughing Champion- Ploughing Championships — Sil- signage and fund public family dairy farm at Bruntwood East on April 30, 1960. ships in Invercargill. ver Plough — in 1968 and education initiatives,” karl said. and Tricia (as she is known) lived Music and dancing has His interest started when he Ploughed for New Zealand in Owners can register their in Ruakura and was in the throes remained a big part of their lives. competed successfully in plough- Yugoslavia at the World Cham- dogs online at waipadc.govt.nz/ of setting up her own dress- The couple lived on the family ing matches staged by the local pionships. dogs or at the Cambridge or Te making salon in Claudelands. farm where Alan worked, and Young Farmers clubs. Then in 1971 he ploughed at Awamutu Council offices once They were both 18 years old later they sharemilked the prop- This was to be the beginning the World Championships in they have reopened to the when they met at the Starlight erty. of a lifelong interest in competi- England, finishing runner-up, public, or over the phone on Ballroom in Hamilton. The Tricia had established tion ploughing which continues and in 1976 he placed fifth in 0800 924 723. Satellites were playing that night Patricia’s Dressmaking Salon in to this day. It also took the couple Sweden. and they were both enjoying the the city and was soon around the world, from a young rock ’n’ roll music, which was in specialising in bridal gowns, as age. ■ Continued Page 2 FREE CAB KIT - ROOF WINDSCREEN AND PRO MX INCLUDES WIPER BIGFOOT. BIG VALUE. KAWASAKI STRONG. SIDE BY CAPABILITY MID SIZE SIDE X SIZE AT AT ATV VALUE ONLY $14,344+gst COMPACT PRICE VALUE ONLY $19,126+gst *Offer valid while stocks last. Conditions apply 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, May 7, 2020 YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A SUPERHERO TO HELP OTHERS. Couple celebrate 60 years YOU JUST NEED TIME. ■ From Page 1 milking and ran cattle and grew maize. It had always been his Tricia carried on her ambition to win the World successful bridal dress- Ploughing Championships making and design busi- — the Golden Plough — and ness through the years on in 1981 in the Republic of the farm, then later started Ireland he was successful. her own craft business This was a first for New which she gave up about Zealand and the ploughing eight years ago. fraternity were justly proud She says she always of him. loved sewing and only ever He then turned to judg- wanted to make things. She ing and coaching and has was 17 years old when she Phone (07) 839 3191 or visit our website: been to many more world made her first wedding www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz championships in many gown and made her last for other countries. a family member six years His last trip was to ago. Croatia in 2012. In 2002 Alan and Tricia In 2010 he coached Bruce sold the farm and moved Redmond from Canterbury into Te Awamutu where to win the Golden Plough at their son Grant, with Alan’s Methven in New Zealand, a help, built a retirement great thrill for Alan. home on the outskirts of Alan keeps himself fit town. and is still able to judge at On the back of the section the New Zealand Ploughing they built a big shed where Championships. Alan has been able to restore Walking on soft his many vintage tractors. ploughed ground is not easy Twelve years ago they at any age. bought a red 1960 MG A 1600 This newspaper is subject to NZ Media This year the event was which they have had count- to be held in Takapau in less hours of fun in. Council procedures. A complaint early April — and Alan was Day trips, weekends must fi rst be directed in writing, to have been one of the away and MG rallies to all within one month of publication, judges — but of course it parts of the North and South has been postponed until a Islands have been much to [email protected]. If not later date. enjoyed by them both. satisfi ed with the response, the Alan was one of the early “Murphy”, as he is complaint may be referred to the inductees to the Te Awa- known, is a much loved part mutu Walk of Fame in of the the household. Media Council PO Box 10-879, recognition of his national With other interests like The Terrace, Wellington 6143. and international success. Lions club, country music, Or use the online complaint form Alan and Tricia raised a vintage tractors and machin- son and daughter, Grant ery, MG events, Red Hats at www.mediacouncil.org.nz. Please and Amanda, and bought and socialising with friends include copies of the article and all their own farm at Parawera TC070520WALLACE at the RSA club, the couple correspondence with the publication. in 1972. Newlyweds Alan and Tricia Wallace on their big day. Tricia made her are kept pretty busy in their This time they gave up gown, and the bridesmaids’ frocks. ‘golden years’. WE ARE YOUR 100% - ONE STOP HEAT PUMP STORE ✓ WE QUOTE ✓ WE INSTALL HEATPUMPS ✓ WE SELL ✓ 6 YEAR WARRANTY And BECAUSE we don’t have to outsource for installation - we save you time and hassle. 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The critical objective is to materialise provided we all continue to follow advice on social warehousing, and accommodation and food services. make sure that all projects are worthy for future use and will distancing and personal hygiene. Waipa¯District Council, An immediate reaction from the community is that Council create future employment opportunities. along with the rest of the country, now needs to focus on should have a nil rate increase, and preferably reduce rates In Waipa’s case, we were forecasting an average rates limiting the financial implications that have resulted from the even further. This can of course be achieved by reducing the increase of 4.2 per cent which would have equated to a $2-$3 fight against Covid-19. levels of service that we have provided and have all enjoyed rate increase per week for the average residential property. As usual the financial impacts are not distributed evenly over many years. We obviously need to maintain our core To remove this proposed increase would necessitate a saving across the community.