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Entry forms are now available for the Mt Pirongia Art Awards to be held in November. Categories are for two dimensional art on themes of Mt Pirongia and native flora and fauna, plus a new category for creative possum fur and fibre. Entry forms are available from Pirongia Art & Craft Shop & Gallery, Te Awamutu i-Site, Empire Gallery in Cambridge, Artspost Hamilton, and www.mtpirongia.org.nz. For more information contact Clare St Pierre ph (07) 8719133 or [email protected].

Maori medicine A Waikato University continuing education officer is giving a series of short courses on traditional Maori medicine. Rob McGowan says the aim of the courses, which will be held in Hamilton, Tauranga and Kawhia early next month, is to give participants a good foundation towards developing an understanding of Maori medicine. The courses will be run in the bush, working with plants and observing the practices that are important to traditional healers. For more information contact Karen Tindall, ph 07 577 5334 or email [email protected].

Turning tide One child dies every five weeks in our country at the hands of someone who should have been caring for them. More than 180 children receive hospital treatment each week for preventable injuries. Child Protection Society launches a new book ‘How Can I Tell?’ in Hamilton today, aimed at helping recognise when a child or family needs help. “Avoidance of child abuse and neglect and an individual and communitarian commitment to stamp it out, would have huge long term benefits,” says Judge Becroft, Principal Youth Court Judge.

Kids’ open day Kids to Five is holding an open day at its George Street premises on Saturday. The day begins with blessing of the centre at 8.30am, followed by a ribbon cutting and public tour of the centre. Morning tea and a sausage sizzle will be provided.

Gracelands’ growth proving need for revamped facility By Grant Johnston The growing number of people seeking help from Gracelands Group of Services is proof of the organisation’s need for a new regional service centre. In fact, since the appeal to raise $2 Million for the revamped facility was publicly launched in March, Gracelands’ client base has increased from 1100 to almost 1700 - a staggering 55% growth in just five months. At a function last week to thank organisations and individuals who have assisted with fundraising to date, Brian Marcroft of the fundraising committee announced that around $1.2 Million has been raised. Mr Marcroft became involved with Gracelands after his son Kent was badly injured in a hit-and-run car accident while out running at Ngahinapouri. Having seen first hand the value of Gracelands’ involvement in Kent’s rehabilitation, and the valuable assistance it gives to so many others, Mr Marcroft had no hesitation in agreeing to help out with fundraising. The charity auction with Jason Gunn at the Events Centre had raised around $100,000, with a huge amount of local support. There had been significant grants from philanthropic trusts - the D.V. Bryant Trust, Scottwood Trust, Fountain City Sports, Perry Foundation, Lion Foundation, Trust Waikato and Waikato Federated Farmers. Service clubs like Rotary and Lions had contributed and Gracelands had run a number of fundraising events itself. A ‘Gracelands Aware Night’ is planned in Hamilton - which accounts for one third of clients but where residents had yet to get behind the fundraising in the same way as Te Awamutu. Mr Marcroft praised Gracelands’ CEO Robyn Klos, who he said had

been untiring in her efforts for Gracelands throughout many years. Mrs Klos said Gracelands was an organisation that just kept wanting to grow. She said it was hoped to keep the shell of the existing Teasdale Street building, and to build upwards. It would be a flexible building that would be the hub of the service Gracelands provides to clients with disabilities in employment from Huntly to Taumarunui. Mrs Klos said some people had put in a huge effort to assist fundraising and she thanked them for that. She said Gracelands practices what it preaches, with its staff of 200 including 80 people with disabilities. Staff were dealing with increasing challenges, with societal issues also impacting on the disability sector. It was hoped that the new building could be in place by the start of 2009. Mike Livingstone, of Livingstone Building, said the company felt that the revamped Gracelands Service Centre was a community project it should be involved with. Of its 130 staff around the country, 50 were from Te Awamutu. The company is providing its services as project manager free of charge. Other professionals were providing discounted services. “We have come to learn just how much Gracelands is involved with the community.” Board chairman, Wendy Neilson, was the final speaker at the Friends of Gracelands Function. She said that she had seen individuals grow tremendously through the opportunities provided to them by Gracelands. “At Gracelands we walk our talk - we have a team of enthusiastic and passionate people who do great things in the community.” If you want to contribute to Gracelands’ appeal phone 871 6410.

Affordability hitting home says MP Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern says a major concern for people around the electorate is about the future of their children and grandchildren and how they will ever afford to buy their own home.

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Abuse not ‘deserved’ whomever in your life, then you’d somehow be incapable of causing pain and suffering to children? Mr Donavan, I am sure that I don’t have to point out the litany of abuse cases that have been unfortunately prevalent over the last part of the 20th Century. The Catholic Church in California, for example, has recently ‘paid up’ in the region of $1 million US dollars each to over 40 victims of abuse at the hands of clergy and lay-people employed by the church and that is sadly only a drop in the ocean... Child abuse is a human problem facing us all, and it is a problem that Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews and atheists face alike. It is appalling to suggest that abuse is somehow ‘deserved’ by the victims. EOIN LENEHAN

I enjoy reading the letters in the Courier, and often ‘feel the need’ to pen a response to the issues that are presented. Terry Donovan’s letter got my interest in last Tuesday’s paper. I was intrigued by his analogy of the car/human and was in agreement with a lot of what was being said, especially up to where he made the point that indeed child abuse is not a Maori problem, but is a human one. But then it all went rapidly downhill. The last sentence implies that because a large part of New Zealand society is secular, this ‘choice’ results in some sort of heavenly wrath that results in children dying? Let me turn that around a little. This statement implies that if one was to have god/buddha/allah or

Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: Monday, August 13: Man arrested for EBA. Theft of laptop computer and cables from Inter Cultural Institute of New Zealand. Thursday, August 16: Theft of a tandem car trailer (34PIW) from McEntee Hire reported. Friday, August 17: Theft of a diary from Te Mawhai Road property reported. Intentional damage to window of Sincerity Drycleaners reported. Saturday, August 18: Arrests: Man for breaching bail. Man for breaching bail, threatening to kill police and possession of an offensive weapon. Sunday, August 19: Man arrested for breaching bail. Burglary of Ohaupo Road property reported. Mountain bike and lock stolen. 24 hour Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu by phoning 027 4711529.

Brigade notebook National Male Choir has come long way Fire Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade has atdeserving the national standing. Only once, during Rheinberger’s ‘Kyrie Eleison’, did the choir appear to move out of its comfort zone, possibly because it was the only item for which they needed music. The audience also appreciated contributions from three young soloists from st Peter’s School, each one dressed smartly in school uniform. Nathan Munn gave a lively rendering of Gershwin’s ‘I Got Plenty of Nothing’ and Timothy Carpenter an equally entertaining arrangement of ‘Dem Dry Bones’. Tamara Mayo the third soloist, showed remarkable maturity with a rich rendering of Gershwin’s ‘Summer Time’. The concert was supported by two able accompanists, Mark Eyers for the soloists and Sylvia Watson for the choir. Soloists, choir and conductor well deserved the standing ovation which they received at the end of the programme. MARK MACDONALD

The National Male Choir has come a long way since its formation in 2000 in order to participate in the massed choir Millenium Concert in Cardiff. At its inception it was a non-auditioned choir with participants from the various male voice choirs in New Zealand. Three conductors later, each lifting the standard higher, it has become, under the capable baton of Robert Aburn, a formidable auditioned choir, its northern contingent of some 40 strong voices producing a full rounded sound. The varied programme produced in Te Awamutu, from the zany rhythm and hermiolas of ‘Li’l Liza Jane’, the colourful and onomatopoeic ‘Mill Mud’ by David Hamilton and the sombre beauty of the negro spiritual ‘My Lord What a Morning’, the choir captivated the audience. Good diction, a full dynamic range and changes of colour and expression now mark the choir as fully

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Sole Health Board candidate With just a few working days left, only one nomination has been received for the Waikato District Health Board elections. Electoral officer Warwick Lampp is urging prospective candidates to get their nominations in before nominations close at noon on Friday, August 24 with the Elections Office at the Hamilton City Council. The single nomination has come from sitting member Jack Havill. “There is always a rush at the last minute. But candidates need to recognise that problems can arise in processing nominations. “Generally these relate to eligibility. In fact, twice in recent years problems have arisen even for sitting members. If there is insufficient time to get such problems fixed then a nomination can be declined,” said Mr Lampp. Elections for the Waikato DHB will be required for seven positions elected ‘at large’ from the area.

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Kihikihi landmark’s arresting past cles and other sources to piece together as much history as he can (along with Stan Williams, who lived in the house during his time in Te Awamutu Police). Having both lived in the house in the past they have special empathy with its story. Mr Williamson has compiled a record of all the policemen who served at Kihikihi, from 1886 when the Police Act came in and it was the headquarters for the extensive Waikato District (a building on the xx reserve) through to the new building on Lyon Street in 1907 and to its closure in 1962. This list is being confirmed by the Police Museum. Records of arrests include one for stealing 507 rabbit skins and a number for ‘sly grogging’. “The King Country was dry in the 50s and dad and the district traffic cop used to block off the Puniu Bridge and inspect vehicles for illegal alcohol.” The 100th birthday of the Kihikihi Police House is being marked this year. While the exact date is being tracked down, the real drive is to provide as many ‘presents’ as possible. The committee overseeing the development of the house as a repository of historical information for Kihikihi, including Messrs Williamson and Williams, is seeking memorabilia to assist with portraying some of that history in the house. Mr Williams is supported by committee of 14 who all share a love of history and preservation. Meetings sometimes turn into story telling sessions and the committee plans to record an oral history. The physical memorabilia sought includes an old coal range, a kauri bench top similar to that the kitchen used to have, old taps, wardrobes, bath, wash basins, cell buckets, linen, kitchen utensils, cutlery and crockery, kitchen table and anything that would have been in the house or around it at that time. Committee member Heather Garrett is trying to track down wallpaper of that era. Max Quirke will keep an inventory of gifted items so their donors can be acknowledged. The enthusiasm is infectious and it is likely the Police House will become another Kihikihi project of national significance. It is the only Police House in New Zealand being restored and it sits well with historic Temple Cottage and the Police Cells in the Kihikihi historical precinct. Secretary Hazel Barnes would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to help or who has items to donate - phone 870 1924.

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KEN WILLIAMSON in front of the old Kihikihi Police House where he lived over 50 years ago when his father (in the picture he is holding) was the town’s policeman. Mr Williamson is also holding the terms on engagement, which included a daily wage of 14 shillings for policeman - “a princely sum in the 1950s”. 233073AD

Affordability hitting home From page 1. Mr Ardern says homeowners take a stake in the local school, local government, the economy, and New Zealand’s future which is vital for Te Awamutu. “We are proud to be homeowners and it is essential that something be done so that our children and grandchildren have the same choices. So you have to put in place policies and plans to assist a large group of people. “The National Party has a four-part plan on home affordability, and more will come.’ The four-point plan is: ● Ensuring people are in a better financial position to afford a house. ● Freeing up the supply of suitable land. ● Dealing with the compliance issues that drive up building costs. ● Allowing state house tenants to buy the houses they live in. “We have to make sure people are better able to afford a mortgage. This will mean lower personal income tax and boosting aftertax pay. “We will pass legislation to increase the supply of suitable land for housing. Too often, the Resource Management Act and disagreements between different arms of local government slow the release of land.”

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By Grant Johnston Ken Williamson’s memories of living in the Kihikihi Police House in the early 1950s include delicious home grown apricots, Christmas Eve parties with the locals on the lawn and his mum manning the phone and feeding prisoners when his policeman dad was out. Mr Williamson was 20 when his father, James Gerald (Jerry) Williamson, became the live-in policeman at Kihikihi in 1953. Ken Williamson and his (late) brother Raymond were doing their national training. Raymond went on to serve 30 years in the Armed Services and carried on into military intelligence. Ken came home to Kihikihi to live in the Police House. He worked at Clark and McMillan Furniture store in Te Awamutu. Over the Christmas period he had the firm’s van and in the case of sudden deaths (often at Tokanui) he would help his father to collect the deceased in the van and relay them to the mortuary in Te Awamutu. “On Christmas Eve 20-30 locals would gather on our front lawn and play the guitar and sing. We’d join in. Dad put on a couple of dozen beer and told them he did not want to have to see them again over the holidays. It seemed to work.” Mr Williamson remembers that when his father went out his mother, Aileen Grace (Willie) would move next door to the office to answer the phone. She would also feed any of the prisoners in the cells. “A rural policewoman basically acted as an unpaid secretary. The cells at Kihikihi were only for one night prisoners. When we were in Thames (1936-48) prisoners would stay up to 30 days. Mum fed them whatever we were having - three cooked meals a day. No-one ever escaped and some tried to get back in.” The Williamsons left Kihikihi in 1957 when Mr Williamson senior went on to open a new station at Te Rapa. Ken Williamson stayed in Te Awamutu and worked 30 years at Te Awamutu dairy factory. He was back at the Kihikihi Police House several years ago, in his volunteer role as Santa (which he does for number of organisations) helping out the Waipa Children’s Art House (which was then occupying the refurbished house). He was asked about what he knew about the house and it kindled his interest in its history. Unfortunately, after the station was closed in February, 1962 the records were destroyed. Mr Williamson has scoured old newspaper arti-

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CHRIS SIDWELL cies which would help retain the staff they have, slow down the turnover and aid recruiting of new staff. It is easier and less expensive to retain staff than recruit replacements. The work environment is now very important for an employee and once, where the employer held the power, more now lies in the hands of the employee. An unsympathetic manager can make the difference whether you stay or leave and regretfully, there is a difference between men and women in this regard as men in their 50s, with adult children, do not always understand the needs of today’s mothers/fathers. It is not always clear why people change jobs. Studies have shown that money is not necessarily at the top of the list with either men or women. A decent and appreciative work environment led by under-

standing managers and work place flexibility were closely followed by wages. So what do you have to do to retain employees? By implementing flexible working hours; Mrs Sidwell said it she often returned to work at 7.30pm to complete the days work; by providing good on the job training; by employing good managers and paying good wages. She believed that these types of policies help retain staff, attract new staff and slow down turnover. All this requires a shift in thinking on behalf of employers which she recognised is not easy and she said that even in HCC it was a struggle to do. Flexible working hours, where suitable were a starter. In that case she said the employer was entitled to have a high expectation that the job would be done. However, since the government’s Paid Parental Leave entitlement came in, HCC has also given dads two weeks paid leave; topped-up to full wage for 14 weeks of the Government PPL entitlement, allowed part-time hours leading to full time in two years; allow working from home. HCC also pays- for Recreation Leave - 50% of the salary for the time they are away and

are also bonded for two years; for a Sponsorship Fund and encourage tertiary study by giving five hours a week off the job - the recipient is bonded for one year. After hours child care is paid for; on site exercise - Pilates etc is supplied. HCC also pays considerable relocation expenses for newcomers and, as a way to reduce staff friction, they have a self-referring counselling service. Then once a year they have a Family Friendly Day which employees can negotiate to be with their family, as well as a Community Friendly Day, when they can give a day to an organisation of choice in the community. When asked whether unions have much of a say about these strategies, Mrs Sidwell said that some were supportive, some not. She said that most of the initiatives mentioned were in policy rather than in any contract or agreement. When a person comes to work for HCC they have 30 days in which to decide whether to join collective employment agreement of the union or go on contract. She concluded saying that there was one other little thing - there is always something in the staff fridge - sandwiches, pastries even a bottle of wine at the end of the week!

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Fatigue not a factor for those that stop By Cathy Asplin The first of a series of Waikato road safety stops aimed at driver fatigue was staged at Ngahinapouri on Sunday night. After a beautiful spring day on Sunday it was no surprise the traffic streamed past Ngahinapouri School on SH39 as the sun went down. The major target of the combined ACC Police - Waipa District Council - Transfield Transit Winter Fatigue Stop were drivers travelling along Waikato roads as they returned home from the central plateau. ACC Injury prevention Consultant Lisa Taylor says the Winter Fatigue Stops campaign actually began in 2004. “The aim of the stops is to target ski traffic travelling south along SH39 and SH3 on their way to or from the mountains. “We want to make drivers and passengers aware of the dangers of driving tired.” Ms Taylor says many people think nothing of getting into a car after a full week of work and driving 4-5 hours without a break.

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Paediatric ultrasound funded by Kiwanis Waikato Hospital’s paediatric anaesthetic department has a new ultrasound machine - thanks to Kiwanis in Waikato area. The $30,000 MicroMAXX machine is vital for the hospital as in the past the machine had always been borrowed from other sources. The new equipment will be used to site lines in very small veins of babies and young children. Many of these sick babies are very premature and weigh only one or two pounds, and young children are often terrified of needles. Finding the veins first time

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Shellfish warning The Public Health Unit of Waikato District Health Board has issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Kawhia in the Waikato to Oakura Beach in Taranaki. The public health warning does not include Kawhia Harbour. Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Mohakatino (near Mokau) have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) at 1.65 mg / kg of flesh. This is above the Ministry of Health’s safe limit of 0.8 mg / kg of flesh. Anyone eating these toxic shellfish is potentially at risk of illness. Kina, mussels, toheroa, pipis, tuatua, oysters and cockles in the affected area should not be eaten. Cooking shellfish does not remove toxin. Paua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking as toxins accumulate in the gut. Symptoms of PSP usually occur within 12 hours of consuming shellfish and include: ● Numbness and tingling around the mouth, face or extremities. ● Difficulties in swallowing or breathing. ● Dizziness; double vision. ● In severe case, paralysis and respiratory failure. If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish they should contact a doctor immediately, advise their FORMER Te Awamutu couple Clayton and Nina Graham welcome a local Public Health Unit and keep any left over daughter, Aria Kim. She was born in San Diego, California, weighing 3200g. shellfish. THIRD born for Te Awamutu couple Alice and Murray Downs is a daughter, Ruth Pollyanna. She was born at Matariki Maternity Unit, weighing 4250g, and is a sister for Bert and Johanna. Pele Photography - 870 1101

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equipment, and supported by Dawn till Dusk café of George Street, Te Awamutu. The musical forms division resulted in wins for both the juniors and seniors from King Country Kickboxing. Some fantastic standards were demonstrated through both divisions. Next WAKO fixture will be the full contact event at the Trust Waikato Te Awamutu Events Centre on September 1. The 12 fights include a regional title bout and two New Zealand titles. For WAKO membership and information about events contact president, Rick Dobson on 07 870 4334, e mail at [email protected] or check web site: www.wako.org.nz

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COLLEGE Connectionz ERO finds plenty of positives at Te Awamutu College “The school has established and is maintaining a strong focus on improving and acknowledging student achievement. This is reflected in its proactive approach in becoming involved in initiatives such as Te Kohahitanga project which aims to raise Maori student achievement levels through strengthening classroom relationships and practices. Other initiatives include the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Cluster Contract, the Secondary Numeracy Project at Years 9 and 10, and the Fifteen Plus and Attend, Complete, Achieve Campaigns. The school is now well placed to maximise the cumulative impact of all these initiatives and continue to raise student achievement levels.” “The school offers a range and combination of learning pathways to qualifications, tertiary training and/or employment. Students are able to access academic and

vocational courses or a combination of both, as appropriate to their interests and strengths. Flexible curriculum design in the senior school is allowing an increasing proportion of students to achieve meaningful qualifications.” “The well resourced and effectively organised Centre of Excellence is a feature

of the school, providing programmes and interventions that support students at all levels who have identified learning needs.” “Attractive gardens and expansive sports fields enhance the school environment. A planned approach to property development over the past three years has

Webpage for caregivers ICAS Science Competition We have recently created a webpage for caregivers that will give you daily information on the school. Things such as the daily notices which are read out first thing in the morning, a calendar with upcoming events, trip information, etc, school contacts, sporting contacts, uniform shop hours/price list, and canteen price list are all on this webpage. Go to: www.teawamutucol.school.nz Then: click caregiver box User name: caregiver Password: caregiver NB: Use all lower case Hint: To get more details on a trip or a day’s event click on the date, then double click on the ‘title’ of the event to get further information.

Term 2 Principal’s Awards Year 9 - Emily Sanson; Year 10 - Clayton Stewart; Year 11 - Jessica Rawlings; Year 12 - Delanie Kay; Year 13 - Meganlee Carrington.

Who ya gonna call? Te Awamutu College 871 4199 For absences............................................................................1 Student Centre........................................................................2 Finance Officer (Katrina Alquist)..........................................3 Principal’s Secretary (Trish Ure)............................................4 Uniform/Night Classes (Christine Williams)...........................5 Other enquiries: Reception (Claire Lincoln)..........................0 EXTENSION NUMBERS Keith Bain, Director of Sports...............................................819 Health Centre nurses...........................................................842 Michelle Devlin/Brian August, Yr 9 Deans..........................853 Tanya Parker/ Bob Hollinshead, Yr 10 Deans.....................854 Chantal August/Gavin Hockly, Yr 11 Deans......................855 Wayne Carter, Yr 12 Dean.................................................856 Kathy Miller, Yr 13 Dean...................................................857 Coral Stuart, Guidance Counsellor...................................840 Cath Parr, NZQA Matters..................................................867 Christine Dickson, Careers Advisor...................................850 Fiona Miller, Centre of Excellence.....................................869 David Buchanan, RTLB........................................................852

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resulted in extensive upgrading of some classroom teaching spaces and staff facilities.” “Staff are hard working and committed to raising student achievement. They have access to up-to-date curriculum resources including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Teachers participate regu-

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Correct Te Awamutu College uniforms: (Left) Junior - Jason Kulupa (Year 9) and Ariana Cable-Dixon (Year 9), (right) Senior - David Cullen (Year 12) and Stacey Sharp (Year 12), (centre) Senior recognition - William Sams (Head Student - Year 13) and Cushla Edwards (Year 12 - Top Academic Scholar Year 11, 2006).

Senior school reports Reports for Years 11, 12 and 13 will be issued on Thursday 13 September. Reports will include: · Student’s results in the recent ‘practice’ exams. · Grades awarded for all internal assessments (at time of writing). · Form Teacher comments on punctuality, wearing of uniform, participation etc. There will be an accompanying Report Evening on Thursday, September 20 from 4.00pm – 6.30pm. At this Report Evening, teachers will be able to discuss: · What internal credits remain in Term 4. · How many credits are available in the external examinations. · What areas a student needs to focus on. · What tutorials are available in the subject. · What assistance a parent/caregiver can provide to assist with a student’s revision.

national levels in many of these areas. Senior students are able to gain experience in leadership and are able to assume responsibility.” “Well developed and extensive networks, both within the school and with external agencies, support the pastoral care and welfare needs of students. Within the school students are able to access career, guidance and health personnel.” “The hardworking knowledgeable board of trustees, led by an experienced chairperson, governs the school in the best interests of the students. Trustees support staff through the provision of teaching and learning resources. The board has established a positive working relationship with the principal and school management. The shared vision of creating learning success for every student is reflected in the school’s strategic and annual plans, and in its annual targets.”

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Graduating former students University of Waikato: Genevra Carr, Daryl Macdonald, Michael McMullen - Bachelor of Arts; Dylan Cruikshank - Bachelor of Communication Studies; Amy Cullen, Janine Krippner, Natalia Reymer - Bachelor of Science; Nicola Donaldson - Bachelor of Management Studies; Robin Duncan - Bachelor of Education; Stefan Henton - Master of Management Studies; Laurie Mazza-Davies - Postgraduate Diploma in Education (with Distinction); Ryan McCroskery - Graduate Diploma of Teaching & Postgraduate Diploma in Science; Kyle Middleton - Bachelor of Social Sciences; Justin Miezenbeek, Stacey Smith - Bachelor of Sports & Leisure Studies; Brett Moore, Jaime Perry, Temma Price, Nicole Vincent - Graduate Diploma of Teaching; Anthea Mutu - Te Timatanga Hou Certificate of Completion; Jaime Peters - Bachelor of Teaching; Glenn Tootill - Bachelor of Laws; Amy Underwood - Bachelor of Communication Studies. Wintec: Justine Dixon, Nicholas Morales-Magnard, Susan Parsons, Vicki Addison - Bachelor of Business; Benjamin Wooding, Shane Crean - Bachelor of Information Technology; Ruth Searle - Bachelor of Media Arts (Commercial Music); Christopher Dimery, Tiana Sprangers - Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts); Erica Millar - Bachelor of Nursing; Paul Croucher - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science; Candyce Clothier, Deepak Summan, Leteisha Wainman, Tamath Carr - Certificate in Catering (Level 3); Aaron Jones - Certificate in Engineering, Light & Heavy Fabrication (Level 2); Richard Allen - Certificate in Entry to Trades (Carpentry - Level 3); Judy Blythe - Certificate in Food and Beverage Studies (Level 4); Lisa Craggs - Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4); Hannah Wyld, Storm Te Huia - Certificate in Natural Therapies (Level 4); Deepak Summan, Kate Ward - Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 4); Louis Paerata - Certificate in Te Reo Rangatira (Level 4); Areann Paton, Emma Jordan, Rachael Jackson - Certificate in Technology (Veterinary Nursing - Level 5); Kerry Hartley - Certificate in Trade Technology (Carpentry Level 3); Helen Morris, Rachel Upston - Diploma in Counselling (Level 6); Aimee Bryant, Debbie Ramage - Diploma in Social Work (Level 6); Teresa Bell - Diploma in Sport and Recreation (Sport Leadership - Level 5); Jillian Boyce - Diploma in Technology (Landscape Design - Level 6); Janice Duggan - Graduate Diploma of Information Technology in Education; Judy Blythe, Nikki Rowe - National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service); Beau Strohmenger, Shane Haley, Tim Robinson - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Automotive Trade); Andrew Bestwick - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Automotive Trades); Teresa Godsmark - National Certificate in Security (Level 2); Jason Kraayvanger, Sarah Corney - National Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6); Nicholas Morales-Magnard - New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Enrolment programme for Year 9s, 2008 (Week 7) - 27 – 31 August: Information visits to contributing schools (including giving out of Prospectus and Enrolment Forms). (Week 8) - Tuesday 4 September: Open Day 1: Te Awamutu Intermediate Year 8s visit the College in 3 groups: 9.15, 10.15 and 11.30am. Thursday 6 September: Open Day 2: Country Schools, St Patrick’s, Bethel 9.15am (Hall). Thursday 6 September: Parent Information Evening 7.30pm (Staffroom). (Week 9) - Tuesday 11 September: Actual Enrolments for Year 8s from Country Schools, Bethel, St Patrick’s 3.30 – 7.00pm (Library). Wednesday 12 September & Thursday 13 September: Actual Enrolments for Te Awamutu Intermediate Year 8s 3.30 – 7.00pm (Library). (Weeks 9 & 10): Entry Testing at contributing schools.

This annual competition was held on the last day of Term 2 and as usual was hotly contested by the four School Houses. Each house had to perform the Haka ‘Uenuku’ plus a song of their own choice, with lyrics rewritten to suit their House. Judges said the competition was fierce, but fair. This year the results were (pictured from top down) Selwyn, Gorst, Cameron and Melrose. House points with one event left: Selwyn, 32; Cameron, 30; Gorst, 26; Melrose, 21.

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BMX Worlds great experience New Zealand’s top two 12 year old riders Cody Hobbs and Ryan Lewis made the quarter-finals at the World BMX Championships in Victoria, Canada. President of Te Awamutu BMX Club, Donna Hobbs says it was the most exciting and intense competition the young club-mates had ever experienced. “There were over 2500 entries representing 39 countries, of which 67 competed in their 12 year age group.” Both Hobbs and Lewis made it through the first qualifying round of three motos - a feat in itself considering only those who placed in the top four made the quarter-finals. “Our goal was always to make it out of the qualifying motos. Anything else would have been a bonus,” NZ1 Cody Hobbs told the Courier. “We reached the quarters but needed to again place in the top four to progress to the semi-finals.” Hobbs placed sixth and

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part in extra competitions and training camps with some of the best North America has to offer. His first stop was the Las Vegas ABA national championships which attracted 90 riders in his age group. He carried the New Zealand flag, winning the 12 year boys’ expert class and placed second in the 11-12 year expert mixed age group on day one of the three-day event. He also entered a BMX intense training camp in Nanaimo Canada, along with five fellow New Zealand riders, Americans, Canadians and one French rider, all preparing for

the world championships. “It was an awesome opportunity for Cody to do a bit of cultural exchange and get to know some really cool people from the other side of the world,” says Mrs Hobbs. “He also got some very valuable tips from some of the best pro riders in America.” Ryan Lewis joined him on the last day of camp. The two New Zealand representatives were sponsored by Cornerstone Trust and ASB Bank. Hobbs and Lewis will be back in action when Te Awamutu BMX Club opens its season on September 3.

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Our Mavourneen’s win at Te Rapa on Saturday was a real family affair. The talented mare was the first horse taken to the races as co-trainer by Mark Sanders, who has just gone into a training partnership with his father Graeme. Add to that the fact Our Mavourneen is part-owned by Mark Sweeney, husband of Mark’s sister Debbie, who has temporarily stepped aside as trainer to concentrate on raising a family. Our Mavourneen was ridden

by Sweeney. Sweeney seemed to be gesturing to his brother-in-law as he returned to the winner’s circle that the drinks would be on the winning debut trainer. The narrow win required all of Sweeney’s considerable horsemanship - with Our Mavourneen lumping 58kg and in the firing line from a long way out. The win took Graeme Sanders back many years, “The same thing happened to me. The first horse I saddled up when I got my licence and went

into partnership with dad was Spray Doone the day he won the Grand National (Steeplechase).” Tuscany Dancer, trained by Tania Skinner, won the Responsive Maintenance 1400 by half a length from hot favourite Son of Zoff. It was back-to-back wins at Te Rapa for the six-year-old mare by Tuscany Flyer out of Snow Dance, having scored over 1200m on July 28 and on Saturday over 1400m. It was Tuscany Dancer’s fourth win from 18 starts, taking career earnings to $34,613.

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Formal Notices BIRTHS DOWNS Ruth Pollyanna. By the grace of God, mahi of Mum, and professional care of Isabella Watson, thus arrived this 4250gms third edition of Alice and Murray Downs on Saturday August 11, 2007 at Matariki, Te Awamutu. PORT, Fraser and Charlotte are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter Danielle Chanté, Born August 18 at Waikato Hospital weighing 5300gms (11lb 11oz). Huge thanks to Robyn Whiskar, and also the staff at Waikato Hospital.

DEATH NOTICES LEWIS Phyllis Sarah (nee Garland), On August 14, 2007 in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Loved mother and motherin-law of Sam and Robyn, Tim and Teresa, and Tony and Zelda. Loved grandmother of Matthew and Denise, Chris and Caroline, Sarah and Sam; Ben, David and Rachel, Kimberly and Rick; William and Michael. Great grandmother of Rachel and Olivia. A memorial service for Phyllis has been held. Special thanks to those people that cared for her at Camellia House, Matariki Hospital, and ward 23 Waikato Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the NZ cancer Society, P O Box 134 Hamilton. Te Awamutu Funeral Services Ltd. FDANZ and Griefcare. OTTO - Colleen May On August 16, 2007, peacefully, surrounded by family. In her 66th year. Dearly loved mum and best friend to Robyn and Craig Bell, Richard and Natacha, Chris and Linda, Duncan and Brigette Otto and extended families. Treasured “Special Nana” of Kane, Ewen and Shaun Bell, Jamie, Mathew, Thomas, Lauren, Daniel and Olivia Otto. We all love you Mum. You faced the battle of your life with amazing strength and dignity. We miss you so much. Finally with Dad and Nana and Pop. A commemorative service for Colleen was held on Monday August 20 at St John’s Church, Te Awamutu. Communications to the Otto Family, C/- P O Box 497, Te Puke. Pellows Funeral Services, FDANZ.

IN MEMORIAM

PERSONAL

TO LET

TO LET

TO LET

MEET THE MEDIUMS

Wishing your property to be managed by a

LANDLORDS

RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW!

SAFE ‘N’ SOUND STORAGE

Thursday August 23 7pm - 9pm Phone 871-5450 BURTT - Richard Alan (‘Richie”) June 11, 1986 - August 20, 2004. We can shed tears that he is gone or we can smile because he has lived. Life is a journey and for some the road is shorter than for others. We miss you, dear boy. Your “Mumma” Peg, and Grandad Syd Hall, Te Awamutu and family. THOMPSON Kathleen Ursula (nee Hogan). Five years ago on August 20, 2002. On your 79th birthday you left us all, an we miss you very much. Your loving husband John, Mark Gerald and Edith. David and the late Marion, grandchildren John (and wife Lyn), Daniel, Sarah and Sam. Forever in our hearts, rest in peace.

LOST BE aware - stolen from “Tow Bar & Muffler Services” on Bond Road, one large sopping wet lounge rug, salmon and cream coloured with maroon brown flowers at end. Phone 871-4332. INDIAN ringneck, yellow, Phone 8713761

INKY

LOVED female cat, missing since August 10, 2.30pm, Golf Road area. Text (027)3371401 or phone 8712044 PEKERAU school badge. In medical centre / fresh choice area. Phone 871-2980 or 871-6025 TO the person who stole the green leather handbag from the Ale House on Saturday night, would you please drop passports through the after hours slot at the Te Awamutu Courier Office, as owners travelling overseas next week. Phone, Camera and keys would be appreciated as well. If anyone knows any information about this, please phone (021)521-948 TWO dogs, one x black and brown cattle cross wearing canvas collar, other straight black lost on Lake Arapuni below Waipapa Dam. Phone (021) 363-479.

PERSONAL A BABY? Planned or unplanned! Know your options. Phone Pregnancy Counselling Services collect (07) 855-5779 - 24 hours a day.

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TRAVEL FULLY ESCORTED TOURS

INFORMATIVE evening on 2008 tours to: Vietnam, UK/Europe, Canada/Alaska, and China, Wednesday August 29, 7.00pm. Reserve your seat Phone (0800) 747-111.

FOR HIRE

RENTAL CA RS Phone Leticha 871-3970 132 Kihikihi Road Te Awamutu

WANTED TO RENT 2/3 bedroom house with garage, Kihikihi/Te Awamutu, mature gentlemen in full time employment relocating from South Taranaki, ex home owner, excellent references. Phone 8713802 after 6.00pm.

TO LET

A1 SELF STORAGE New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and 7 day access.

Phone 871-6164 or (0274) 783 085 FLATMATE wanted, mature lady to share new home, $95 p/w plus exp. Phone 8717475 or (021) 595-558. FLATMATE wanted, nice house. Phone 870-6269. HOUSE, 2 bedroom plus outside room, double lockup garage in Kihikihi. Clean, tidy tenants please, no dogs. Phone (07)827-7469 after 4.30pm.

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Waipa Property Link Ltd. MREINZ

TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE From $17 p/w 24hr access Camera Surveillance PH: (07) 856-7584 or (027) 608-1749 THREE double bedroom house, sunny, private section, one neighbour, close to college, $280 p/w. Phone Colleen 8702120 or (027)542-8720

Three bedroom executive home in Pirongia $340 p/w 2 x Three bedroom units $240 p/w Two bedroom in Pirongia - heat pump $180 p/w Lists of other properties available at the office. For details Phone Jade (021) 744-942 or Robyn (021) 353-046

Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ

“Nobody does it better” TWO bedroom unit, single garage, fully fenced, St Marys Ave, $195p/w, available September 8. Phone (021) 293-9883 or 8719484.

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPORTS NOTICES

Lock up storage units Electric Security Fence 24/7 access Camera and patrolled surveillance

Phone 871-2171 or (0274) 407-101

Proud to be Locally owned and operated THREE bedroom home, garage, 16kms from Te Awamutu $170 Families apply in writing to Parawera School Board of Trustees, 16 Mellsop Rd, R.D.2, Te Awamutu. Please include referees. Applications close Wednesday August 29.

Classified Advertising Phone 871 51 51

TE AWAMUTU ROWING CLUB

OPEN DAY August 26, at 10.00am at lake Ngaroto Club, School, Masters and new rowers welcome. Any enquiries phone Alan Baragh 870-1199 Richard Gray 871-5612

Phone 871-5151 PUBLIC NOTICES Mangatoatoa Pa ANNUAL GENERAL HUI Held at Mangatoatoa Pa, 66 Te Mawhai Road, Kihikihi Saturday, September 1, 2007, 10.00am Agenda: ~ Mihi ~ Audited Accounts ( accountant to present) ~ Chair report ~ General business ~ Elect chair, secretary, and treasurer. Kua mutu Bring a plate please Contact J Johnson 871-8742

PUBLIC NOTICE Sections 9(4), 16(2), 18(3), 31(3), 39(2), 41(3), 55(3), 62(2), 64(3) and 76(4). Sale of Liquor Act 1989 Raymond Phillip Humphries, Owner /Manager of Woolly’s Restaurant and Bar has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Te Awamutu Waipa Council office for the renewal of a Tavern on License in the respect of the premises situated at 235-1 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu, known as Woolly’s Restaurant and Bar. The general nature of the business conducted under the license is Tavern. The days on which and the hours during which the liquor is to be sold under the license are Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 2.00am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the District Licensing Agency at the Waipa District Council at 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than ten working days after the first publication to this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at Waipa District Council at 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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FOR SALE CORRUGATED

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

IRON, second hand, 3 and 4 metre lengths, $3 per metre. Phone (027)474-4408.

TE AWAMUTU ATHLETICS CLUB

FIREWOOD

Annual General Meeting 7.00pm Monday, September 3 at clubrooms, Armstrong Ave Parents, please attend.

FRESH KINA

NOW @ Greggy’s takeaways. Phone 8702909. SUITABLE for garage, $40.00. Phone 8717125.

GREGGY’S

BURGERS are the best in town, built to order. Phone 8702909.

HUGE

BUSINESS SUPER DEALS TYRES

STUART Law Ltd, Phone 871-6426.

Sell it in the Classifieds! Phone 871 5151

FRIDGE/FREEZER New seals and 10 years old. Wont fit my kitchen. $150. Phone 871-2044

NUTS AND BOLTS

AT Stewart and Cavalier. Phone 871-7062.

OYSTERS

FRESH and fat @ Greggy’s takeaways. Phone 870-2909.

PUBLIC NOTICES MP FOR TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY

SHANE ARDERN Electorate Ofﬁce 201 Rora St, Te Kuiti p 07 878-8855 f 07 878-8022 Freephone 870-1005 e [email protected]

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PHARMACY REMNANT SALE Mahoe Street car park - NEXT TO TEAM 7 10.00 - 3.00 pm weekdays LOOK FOR THE SIGN!

TAKEAWAYS

Greggys, kiwi owned and operated. Greggy’s takeaways. Hazelmere Crescent 870-2909

WIRE ROPE

AVAILABLE @ Stewart and Cavalier. Phone 871-7062.

FOR SALE UNDER $50 BETACRAFT Yellow raincoat, size M, excellent condition, $30 Phone 871-4383 CHILDS booster seat, shoulder straps, good condition $40, Phone 871-2796 GOLF bag, $15, light weight, good condition. Phone 871-4834. HAYLAGE wrapped, three baby bales for $45. Phone 871-1554. MEN’S wool winter shirt. Large, very good, $7.50, Phone 871-3945

PUBLIC NOTICES

VEHICLES WANTED

MOUNTAIN fresh portable water purifier, $30. Phone 8714383

CASH FOR CARS

TALLBOY solid wood, 6 draws. $40, Pokuru, Phone (027)620-3920 TROLLEYS, Kids one wood, one metal, $25 each. Phone 871-7072

HARLEY Davidson, 07 Super glide custom, 7,500kms. $10,000 in extra. Genuine reason for selling. Phone 8710292 or (027)536-7331

PETS CHOCOLATE Labrador puppies, males available, great pets and hunting dogs, available now. $350 each. Phone 872-2488. GOLDEN Labrador puppies for sale. $500, ready to go now. Phone 870-2430

PLANTS FOR SALE

BOBCAT

CARPET CLEANING

$120 Phone The Car King on (07) 846-6687 conditions apply

IICRC Approved

027 515 6519 07 871 1971

Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

TREE & STUMP SERVICE

Cash Paid

Call Dennis Clements

TOTAL TREE CARE

*

$100

Phone 871-5221 Te Awamutu Owned and Operated

Free Pick up Phone Andy: (07) 823-6989 or txt: (027) 453-7637 *conditions apply

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Need help? Phone: (07) 871-3176

A1 Service Wanted DEAD CARS Best Dollars

POTTED COLOUR

Six for $7 @ Rickits Mitre 10.

STRAWBERRY

PLANTS, 6 for $10 @ Rickits Mitre 10.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2001 HSV Senator Signature, 255kw, 64,000kms, red. Immaculate condition, brought new. Luxurious motoring. Phone (07)872-7746 MITSUBISHI Galant, 1997. WOF, REG, $2200 ono. Phone (021)103-0872

Get that car

ULTRA CLEAN Phone 871-6662 or (0274) 984-465

CHIMNEY

CLEAN, parts, repair, install. Phone Andrew Taylor, 871-4244 or (027)466-4367

CLARKE’S CARPET CLEANING

KELLY & BRYANT CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD 262TC204/06

outa there

Ph 870-2200 Te Awamutu or 0800 CAR DUMP 109TC201/07

GRAZING AVAILABLE PALM KERNEL SOURCE NZ Immediately available for delivery, quality product, professional service, freight options. Call SourceNZ on 0508 SOURCENZ (0508-768-723) for competitive on farm pricing. Your local palm kernel supplier.

LIVESTOCK WANTED

AC PETFOODS Now Buying Horses 0800-DOWNCOW COLOSTRUM

AND SURPLUS MILK WANTED! Phone Deb Kirkham on 871-4815 or (027)490-1007

PENICILLIN MILK WANTED Bococks Calf Rearing Phone 872-1772 or Mark on (027)474-6917

Advertise Locally!

Phone 871-5151

For your carpet and upholstery cleaning Phone Keith, mobile (027) 280-0790 or 871-4930

We aim to please

All Exterior Cleaning

Johnny Nelson WASHBRIGHT

POT FOR GOLD

POTTING mix Rickits Mitre 10.

WORK WANTED

Owner ra Ope tor Trevor Peters

DEAD CARS

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

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FRIDGE

OTOROHANGA RIFLE CLUB Annual General Meeting and Dinner August 26 12.00 noon onwards Whitby Restaurant Contact No : 871-7783 S Bowen

PANASONIC

V.H.S camera, $2500, Hilti 10 shot nail gun, $650.00, Concrete mixer, $1200.00, Bitumen pump, $300.00, 2 x CB Radios - 1 x 100 watt, $900.00, 3 x large glory boxes, $350.00 each, Shotgun - 2 x mags auto, $800.00, Ruger mini 14 plus scope, $1200.00, Rifle and scope, B.A.R, $1400.00. Phone 8716172 or 027-290-8773.

FOR SALE UNDER $50

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5m³ - $160, 10m³ $290 delivered. Phone (07) 873-9190 evenings, mobile (021) 617-349.

FOR SALE

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MEETINGS

MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN TREATMENT Low pressure Coloursteel roofs Roof spray, Tiles and Decromastic Rotary clean, pavers, driveways, footpaths Commercial buildings Graffiti Removal Phone (0274) 763-347 or 871-7389 BOBCAT and truck hire, section, driveway clearing, sand, metal and topsoil supplies. Phone Tony 871-9582 or (021) 1542322.

DIVINE FINISHERS Doors, kitchens, and furniture. Phone 871-7885 or (027) 440-4204

ELECTRICIANS New work and rere-wires Call 0800 500500-101 027 666 8292

Immediate start EXTERIOR house cleaning. Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662 today! INTERNAL / External painting work and building maintenance. Phone 8711866 or (027)571-3240

STOCK SALES

TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Thursday August 23 - 11.00am Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Sale Comprising. 11.00am Prime & Boners 10 Fat Cattle 150 Boners 12.00 Dairies 25 I/c Fries Fries x Jsy cows 25 I/c Fries Fries x Jsy hfrs Store Cattle 10 Potter Bulls 20 2yr str & hfrs 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves 20 Prime lambs 30 Store Lambs 600 four day calves Further Entries Being Accepted All enquiries to: Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958

LIVESTOCK WANTED

BONER COWS WANTED Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 PAGE 20


WORK WANTED

Exterior Cleaning Moss, Mould and Algae Houses, Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles etc also External Fly and Spider Repellent. Ask about our worry free ‘keepitclean’ all year round programe. For your Free quote Phone 0800 GO SOFTWASH 0800-467-638 Fax (07) 848-1702 a/h Tui 871-7205 [email protected] www.softwash.co.nz

FENCING FARM RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLE BLOCKS for all your fencing requirements. Experience and quality guaranteed Phone 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001

For all your farm crop and pasture spraying...

“Agricultural Spray Contractor” Phone Neil today on (021) 926-315

HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Phone Andy on 871871-3319 or (027) 216216-8688

MEATEATER HOMEKILLS LTD Killing and processing Phone 871-9995

MORTGAGE BROKER NZMBA Phone Christine 871-3176 (021) 545-302

NEED DRIVING

LESSONS?

Phone Rosetown Driver Training (0274) 125000 or 871-5569.

PAINTING & DECORATING

WORK WANTED

SPRING CLEAN UP BOOK NOW FOR rose pruning needs

for all your gardening needs and winter cleanups Phone Tess (027) 238-2517 or (07) 872-2853 a/h

Young Family? New baby just arrived? Would you like a break? Give me a call!!!

I am a capable, caring, and fun, young grandmother. Phone (021)170-4678

FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED DAIRY ASSISTANT REQUIRED to help milk 300 cows between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga. Phone David McRobbie (07)827-9044 or (027)490-1807

SITUATIONS VACANT

CABINET MAKER Required to help manufacture and install kitchen cabinetry. Must be mature , energetic and reliable. A knowledge of cabinetry would be an advantage. Please contact; Gyan at Personal Touch Kitchens, Phone (07)871-3998 THREE bedroom house, handy to town, available September 3, bonds and refs required. $240 p/w. Phone 870-2488

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DRIVER WANTED Must have clean H.T - HIAB Exp and Trailer backing, full time with possible some overtime, good money for the right person. Phone 870-2200 office hours or (0274)972-869

MOTEL HOUSE KEEPER Two - four mornings. Must be reliable and have an eye for detail. Phone 870-2995 SECURITY Officers are needed! Gain this NZQA approved qualification by correspondence for under $550. Student loans may apply. Phone 0800-800-043.

TE AWAMUTU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. We have a Scale A, long term relieving position for a Year 7/8 class for Term 4, 2007. This position is not suitable for a beginning teacher. Please apply in writing with recent C.V to: The Principal P O Box 357 Te Awamutu

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“FULL TIME POSITION” Flexible person with mechanical/engineering experience required for workshop and landscaping yard in Cambridge area. Reliable person wanted for five days. Weekend work essential. Phone Sue 827-4759 Monday to Friday

PLUMBER / GAS FITTER

A vacancy exists at our Te Awamutu company (est1949). Applicants must have: • NZ registration • Minimum 4 yrs NZ experience • Pride in workmanship • Good work ethics • Enthusiasm and reliability • The ability to work as a team member • Organisation skills, tidy appearance. We offer excellent wages and conditions, over time, vehicle, job security to the right applicant. Enquiries to: Murray Davidson Singleton & Hansen Plumbing Ltd TE AWAMUTU 871-7099 / (021)594-660

JOIN OUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM Due to rapid development, an exciting opportunity has become available to join our busy administrative team. Applicants should demonstrate: • Great customer service • Excellent phone manner • Proven computer skills • Ability to be part of a team yet be able to work unsupervised. • Initiative to help further develop current systems. If this is of interest to you please forward your CV with a covering letter to:

Administration Team P O Box 76 TE AWAMUTU email : [email protected]

FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED

Interior - Exterior Water Blasting -Solid Plaster repairs RAH Contractors Phone (027) 202-6494

PROFESSIONAL

DRESSMAKER. Weddings, balls and all occasions, alterations. Collect and deliver by arrangement. Phone Andrea 8713626. SMALL block farmer looking for class 2 truck driving work. Phone Tony (027)2024915

AGRICULTURE COURSES AVAILABLE Learn while you earn. Contact your local Training Adviser Deb Smith 0800 691 111 or 870 6120 or 027 230 4281

WORK WANTED

TRUCK

SIX wheeler tip truck for hire, experienced driver/operator. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. WATERBLASTING. Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662 today! WINDOWS cleaned by the experts. Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Spreader DRIVER Due to the retirement of one of our long standing employees we are in need of a replacement driver. Have you: Licence Endorsements of Class 5 (preferably) The ability to work unsupervised A knowledge of the greater Waikato Farming background A sense of humour Training will be given to the successful applicant Please phone Ron Russo - (07) 827-1848

ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON FOR US? The following vacancies exist in the recently refurbished brand new FRESH CHOICE supermarket, Te Awamutu: Butcher Grocery Assistants Checkout Operators

Great jobs! We need more people looking for work locally. In particular demand are: Senior secretaries / PA / customer service & admin staff Accountants & accounts staff Restaurant / bar managers & bar staff Trades people & those interested in apprenticeships Local employers are always looking for people with high standards and a strong work ethic to contribute to their businesses. Currently employed or not, call us for a confidential conversation on (07) 870-5402.

Customer Service / Administration Support We are looking for a highly motivated individual who knows what it means to give outstanding customer service. This is a full time position at our front desk, with primary responsibility for the data entry of our sales orders. You will also have accounting and administration responsibilities. Key skills and attributes you need are: Accurate data entry Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Able to communicate and work efficiently with our sales people Well developed written and verbal communication skills Able to multi task and prioritise work load Successful problem solver Someone who likes a challenge An understanding of basic accounting If this sounds like you, please forward your CV and covering letter to: Finance Manager Davies Food Landscape Lane Te Awamutu

We have some other full time and part time vacancies available. People with supermarket experience are preferred. However we can provide full time training and ongoing support for the right candidates. Apply in writing to: The Service and Admin Manager, Fresh Choice Supermarket, 39 Rewi St, Te Awamutu Phone: (07) 871-3086 ~ Fax (07) 871-3279 email: [email protected]

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PLACE AN AD FOR YOUR SPECIAL FATHER IN OUR “FATHER’S DAY CLASSIFIEDS SPECIAL”! You could: ~ Publish a photo of him in the paper for all to see... ~ Thank him for something wonderful he has done... ~ You could tell everyone why your dad is the world’s best Dad! ~ Or you could just let him know how loved he is! Our Father’s Day Classified Special is Thursday, August 30th. Father’s Day is Sunday, September, 2nd. Fax/Email or bring us your ad for the perfect surprise this Fathers Day! Email us your ad with your photos and credit card details: [email protected] Fax us your ad with your credit card details, on: (07) 871-3675 Phone us your ad with your credit card details on: (07) 871-5151 Or bring your ad and/or photo into our office: 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Note: Ad must be paid for before publication.

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TRAINEE TRUCK DRIVER Freight Lines Ltd carries out an in-house Truck Driver Traineeship Programme with the aim of addressing the current shortage of skilled drivers within the industry. An excellent opportunity exists for a keen and motivated person to start a career in the Transport Industry by completing an LTSA approved in-house Traineeship Programme, which will ultimately result in the successful applicant obtaining a Class 5 Licence and driving full-time for the Company. Applicants must be physically fit; have good writing and communication skills; be capable of undertaking the duties expected of a truck driver; and be prepared to work any day of the week with early starts and/or late finishes. Only applicants who have held a clean full Class 1 licence for a minimum of two years can be considered for this Traineeship Programme. In return, we will offer the successful applicant a secure future within the Transport Industry and the opportunity to journey throughout the North and South Islands. If a career in the Transport Industry appeals to you then please apply in writing and send a copy of your CV to: The Payroll & HR Manager PO Box 231 Otorohanga or e-mail [email protected] Applications close 5.00 pm Friday, August 31, 2007

The REGENT Theatre Beautiful Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 www.regent3.itgo.com

...3 Special World Cinema Features must end... LIVES OF OTHERS M WED 5.35, THU 5.45, FRI 10.00, SAT 5.55

PIERREPOINT R16 TUE 7.55, WED 8.05, SAT 8.20, SUN 5.35

HISTORY BOYS M 24TH WEEK. TUE 6.00, FRI 6.10, SUN 3.40

‘His Bobness’ coming back

Our audiences have given this one the thumbs up.

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BREACH M TUE 7.50, WED 10.30 & 7.50, THU & FRI 8.10, SAT 8.25, SUN 6.10

TUE & WED 5.40, THU & FRI 5.50, SAT 3.15, SUN 1.00

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THU 6.00 & 8.20, FRI 10.15, 6.00 & 8.20, SAT 1.30, 3.50, 6.00 & 8.15, SUN 11.15, 1.35, 3.45 & 6.00

TUE 5.55 & 8.00, WED 10.15, 5.55 & 8.00, THU 5.55 & 8.15, FRI 10.30, 5.55 & 8.05, SAT 1.35, 3.45 & 6.10, SUN 11.20, 1.30 & 3.55

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Allan’s Special World Cinema choices:

Breach, The Italian and Hula Girls

SPORTS DRAW For Weekend August 25 of his shows and cross it off your ‘to do’ list before the chance passes you by. An added bonus is the chance to see New Zealand’s Hollie Smith as the special guest for the Auckland Civic Theatre concerts. To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime contact number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to the ‘Dylan and The Dead CD Competition’ and make sure it reaches our office by 5pm next Tuesday.

Win ‘War of the Worlds’ CD This is a not to be missed truly unique stunning visual and aural spectacle - New Zealand could not ask for more as its first Arena spectacular. Tickets to the first show are all but gone and a second show is selling as fast as the printers can churn out the tickets. Be there! Tickets from Ticketmaster. To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime contact number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to the ‘War of the Worlds CD Competition’ and make sure it reaches our office by 5pm next Tuesday.

Weekly for

Women

Ladies of Te Awamutu

Thursday, August 23rd 9.45am

Donna Hansby Felting

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Te Awamutu Courier and CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) give readers the chance to celebrate the forthcoming ‘Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War Of The Worlds’ playing live at Auckland’s Vector Arena Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September by winning a copy of the CD of the original classic album. After selling out arenas in the UK in 2006, playing to enthralled crowds across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, New Zealanders will now have the opportunity to witness one of the best-selling recordings of all time; ‘Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds’, live in a thrilling theatrical and multimedia spectacle, with a brilliant cast, including, 23 years after his death, one of the world’s greatest actors, Richard Burton, at the helm “in sight and sound” as George Herbert, The Journalist. Set in HG Wells Victorian England, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ brilliantly embodies the tale of Martians invading Earth and their terrifying trail of destruction. It launched what was to become a plethora of works, ranging from video games through to a feature length film, developed from HG Wells’ story. The stellar cast, from England, includes Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward and Chris Thompson of Manfred Mann, both re-creating their roles from the original album and the recent sell-out UK tour. They will be joined on-stage by Australia’s threetime MTV Best Male Artist of The Year Shannon Noll, plus the wonderful talents of Rachael Beck and Michael Falzon. Included in the massive production are groundbreaking special effects with a 30 foot Martian Fighting Machine firing Heat Rays at the audience, 100 foot wide screens showing cutting-edge CGIanimation and especially created filmed sequences.

THE SIMPSONS PG TUE & WED 5.50 & 7.40, THU & FRI 6.05, SAT 1.50 & 6.20, SUN 11.35 & 4.05

A gold coin donation is appreciated to help cover costs

Licensed CRECHE available

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Te Awamutu Courier and CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) give readers the chance to celebrate the return of Bob Dylan for two special shows at Auckland’s The Civic this coming Sunday and Monday night’s by winning a copy of Dylan and The Dead. The CD is a live album featuring Bob Dylan backed by The Grateful Dead. It features a number of killer tracks, including ‘All Along The Watchtower’ and ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’. Tickets for the forthcoming return shows are available from Ticketek. The new shows are a chance to join Dylan for an intimate evening at the plush Civic Theatre in Auckland and experience an extraordinary piece of the original patchwork of the music revolution. Returning at the pinnacle of his most creative and diverse projects – documentaries, books and number one albums, Bob Dylan and his band are coming to New Zealand for the first time in more than four years. Following the critical praise for his acclaimed 32nd studio album, ‘Modern Times’, sentiment to which he has become so rightfully accustomed, Dylan has a growing popular resurgence that deftly crosses each and every generation. As the old master said, the times they are achangin’ ... don’t miss your chance to experience an extraordinary piece of the original patchwork of the music revolution this August. Bob Dylan has enriched our language, our music and our culture - you owe it to yourself to take in one

DIE HARD 4.0 M TUE & WED 5.45 & 8.10, THU & FRI 8.00, SAT 5.20 & 7.55, SUN 3.05 & 5.40

NETBALL Draw for Thursday August 23 6:30pm Bailey Ingham Wanderers v Pirongia Meateaters; TAC Senior A v Pirongia U19 8:15pm Marist Weka v RSN Henry Morgan Builders (loser to play on Sat 25/8); COGS 1 v Kawau Tigers Draw for Saturday August 25 9:00 ASB v RSN Juniors; TAI Figure 8 v Marist A; TAS Ecolab v PGF; TAI Originals v College Senior C; TAC Senior B v AI; TAI Pinkalish v TAI Starlets 9:50 Comrades Social v COGS 3; TAC Pink Umbrellas v Sacred Heart 1; St Pats Stars v TAC 10B; TAS Royals v Sacred Heart 2; Paterangi v Pekerau Rockets 10:40 TAC Buttman Clan v TAS Soldiers; TAC 10C v Paterangi Comrades; TAC Senior A v RSN Henry Morgan Builders or Marist Weka; TAS Die Hards v TAC Streakers; Tigers Royal v Pirongia AMP; TAC 9C v Arohena Jets; Pokuru Mountain Magic v Puahue Professionals 11:30 Te Taumata Ki Parawera v Ohaupo Social; TAS Jellibeenz v Hato Patariki Chix; TAS Those Guys v TAS Done Deal; St Pats Pirates v St Pats Cheeky Cheetahs; Korakonui Shooting Stars v TAPS Stormers 12:20 TAS KTM Farm & Trail v Pirongia Ray White Real Estate; Korakonui Hot Shots v TAI Dodgers; TAC OSK v Alexandra Hotel Pirongia Old Girls; TAC 9B v Comrades Juniors; TAC 10A v TAS Guthrie Bowron; TAPS Hot Steppers v Pirongia Troopers; St Pats Foxy Chicks v Pirongia Sparklers 1:10 Pirongia U16 v Kelly & Bryant; TAI Chatterboxes v Pirongia Stormers; TAS Misfits v Pirongia Sincerity; Tumeke v Pirongia RD1; TAI Angels v Pukeatua Hoolie Doolies; Pekerau Comets v Pirongia Flyers 2:00 TAC 9A v TAS Paul Kay Dental; TAI Sharpen Up G-Force v Pirongia FIL; COGS 2 v RSN Independent Cattle Brokers; TAS Angels v TAS Maniacs; TAS Gyde Wansbone v TAS Corboy Earthmovers; K-Town Ferns v Pekerau Jets Executive on Duty: Gwen Matchitt/Melissa Heke; Duty Roster: TAS Guthrie Bowron (am); Pirongia AMP (pm) B and C Duties: Pirongia U16; Pirongia Stormers. TAS Galz, Pirongia Strikers, and TAPS Stylie Babes have a BYE and will play next week. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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