ISSN 1170-1099 Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005 034TC060/05 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Motor Show Picture perfect performances March in the Park 2005 The event was spon- Shakespearean perform- this weekend enjoyed perfect conditions sored by Curtains Plus ance in Te Awamutu is A number of Te Awamutu for the performances of and is a continuation of now in its fi fth year. people will be involved in this Shakespeare, pantomime the successful format Organiser Dean Taylor weekend’s National Motor Show and the combined church- developed last year, confi rms the event will at Mystery Creek (March 18-20). es celebration service. although the outdoor continue next year. Extreme machine builder Ken Brough features in today’s Motoring Feature (pages 20 - 23) with his Subaru STiATV which will have a starring role in the Motor Show. Drag racer Bob Owens is part of Blue Thunder Racing which will see drag race cars perform- ing burnout demonstrations each day. Other features include New Zealand’s fi rst production sports car, the RSC Saker, the 40th anniversary of Ford’s Mus- tang and legendary speedway CHURCH in the Park enjoyed a soulful young vocal group to lead the congregation World Champion Ivan Mauger’s in song. 074051AD gold plated bike. Billy meets kiwi Last year while Billy Con- nolly was recording his ‘Round New Zealand’ series he visited Warrenheip, near Karapiro, and released a kiwi chick. Visiting the home of one of the key Maungatautari Ecolog- ical Island Trust instigators, Dav- id Wallace, Billy was following in famous footsteps - Dr David Bellamy released a kiwi chick at Warrenheip two years ago. “Billy was very interested to learn about the Maungatautari restoration project,” says MEIT AUDIENCE participation was a key element of public relations offi cer, Julie SLIP OF THE TONGUE actors and the Tongue Trio concluded their performance of Pantomime in the Park’s performance of ‘Ali Baba Milne. ‘Love’s Labours Lost’ in song. 074051BD and the Forty Thieves’. 074051CD “David Wallace and I had a lovely afternoon with him – he was a real gentleman and very funny.” Success for Ngahape Road sharemilker The segment featuring this footage, is going air this Sunday Te Awamutu sharemilker Michael he has experienced a variety of roles (March 20) on TV One. Visser (39) was named 2005 Waikato – one year on wages, two years manag- “Billy was quite moved when Sharemilker of the Year at an awards ing and two years contract milking. he held the kiwi and then function in Hamilton on Saturday He was among 16 entrants vying for released it into the burrow – he night. the Waikato title. said that he thought we were a Mr Visser is a 50:50 sharemilker on This was just his second attempt and little strange calling ourselves Ngahape Road, milking 1000 cows on he says benefi ts from entering included after a fl ightless bird, but once 290 effective hectares owned by Haerepo putting his business under scrutiny he had held one he understood.” Trust, with production for the 2003-04 and networking with other successful season 324,860kg/ms. sharemilkers. He says the large scale of his business As well as the overall title, Mr Visser Fishing fun has contributed to his success - it pro- picked up two farm safety awards and a Te Awamutu Fish and Game’s vided the opportunity to produce large leadership award, receiving over $10,000 annual trout fi shing contest is cow and cash surpluses along with the in cash and prizes. on again this weekend at Lake ability to buy bulk supplies. He will be sharing some of the secrets Arapuni. Mr Visser has a fi rm belief in the of his success during a fi eld day on the Tournament headquarters is value of the strength of relationships Haerepo Trust farm (434 Ngahape Road) at Bulmer’s Landing, where fi sh- between owner, consultant accountant on Tuesday, April 5. ing licences and entry forms will and sharemilker. Mr Visser will now represent the be available from 6.30pm Friday “A written plan along with monthly Waikato at the New Zealand Sharemilk- onwards. communication means everyone’s goals er of the Year Awards in Hamilton on Fishing starts at 6am on Sat- are met.” May 7, competing for a national prize urday, with lines out of the water In his eleventh year of sharemilking, pool of $63,000. at midday on Sunday. PICTURED LEFT: 2005 Waikato Sharemilker of the Year Mike Visser. Photo supplied Super Liquor Phone 871 4009 TE AWAMUTU Offer concludes close John’s OPEN 7 DAYS of trade 21/03/05 while John’s Super Deal is Cash and Carry Only – Payment of John’s Super Deal must be stocks last PICK OF THE WEEK by cash, Eftpos or cheque, otherwise charge price applies. TRADE NOT SUPPLIED. 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In the emotional quotient versus Tuesday, March 8: Wed: 2.44am & 3.00pm In my opinion the concept of uni- intelligence quotient argument of Man arrested twice in the same day for today, human beings are waking Thur: 3.28am & 3.49pm versity of life surpasses the notion breaching bail. of university which focuses solely up to the fact that we are each Man complains about being assaulted. Fri: 4.25am & 4.51pm on academic achievement. creative spiritual beings having a Wednesday, March 9: Sat: 5.42am & 6.09pm Commitment to individual devel- human experience on an endan- Arrests: Man for possession of cannabis. Man Sun: 6.12am & 6.31pm opment, each starting from where gered planet. we are at personally, is the most Congratulations Te Wananga for EBA. Mon: 7.20am & 7.36pm Te Awamutu College report small fi re lit near 074TC026/05 honourable way we can approach on advancing wholistic, realistic, education for the future society of leadership education and model- canteen. the planet. ling this for all to share. Thursday, March 10: Too right we need all the educa- SHONA HAMMOND BOYS Theft of a car from behind Star Tavern reported. Located at Memorial Park with stereo FREE Easter Eggs! removed. Better speaker needed Focus on three Rs Friday, March 11: In March you can earn A few weeks ago and again on I am sick to death of hearing Thefts: Two tennis nets from Te Rahu Tennis points towards EASTER March 4, I attended a combined sport, sport, sport for our young Club. Located on Ohaupo Road. Wallet, phone EGGS! With a chance to school swimming sports day at the children. and keys from Joys Place. win the big EASTER PACK! Events Centre. It would be better for the coun- Man and woman complain of being assaulted Both parents and children had try if the three Rs were concen- by another man at their home. trated on, making sure they were Eggs include: free sunbeds, supplements, t-shirts, diffi culty hearing what was being Saturday, March 12: up to the education standards fitness tests, beauty treatments & a few ‘choccies’! announced through the speaker Theft of event lights from Memorial Park system. before they are allowed to chase a reported. Some children missed their ball around a paddock. Sunday, March 13: BRUCE’S FITNESS CENTRE How would that get them a job your health & fitness professionals races because they didn’t hear their Woman arrested for assault. names called. This led to disappoint- if they can’t read and write. St Patrick’s School reports shade cloths burnt I’d never employ a sports player, We offer enjoyable exercise options for everyone ment and frustration for parents off their fi ttings. and children. as it often means weeks off work Easi-pay membership options from $14 per week (conditions apply) due to injuries. Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu While taking a refreshment break through Te Awamutu Police. Air-conditioned for your comfort! and in other areas of the pool com- P. N. MCKINNEY Children’s play area available! plex, I could hear the announcer Fire Brigade notebook 80/20 Lifestyle Programme - for real results clearly but not while I was sitting in Home town online the stands. Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade has at- Group Exercise Programme (from 21.03.05) May I say how great it is to tended the following matters since last week: I approached the management to have the ability to read the Cou- 6.00am 9.15am 10.20am 2pm 5.30pm 7pm Wednesday, 6.55pm. Smoke showing from make them aware of the problem rier online. Spin PumpSit & Senior Cross Pilates MON and I was told rather abruptly that roof, Alexandra Street. Cycle Be Fit Circuit Train Since the paper has been avail- nothing could be done to sort out this able over the internet, I have Thursday, 7.25pm. Rubbish fi re, Lee Road TUES Bats Spin Upright Pump problem.