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Also in the centre are thetimes and venues for this year’sAnzac Day Services.

Restrictionsremoved

Water restrictions havebeen removed across thedistrict, despite repair work stilltaking place on one of thereservoirs on Taylor’s Hill.

WDC water servicesmanager Lorraine Kendricksays Te Awamutu residentsare being asked to conservewater where possible,however, while the last of therepair works take place.

‘‘A leak had been detectedin the reservoir earlier this yearand had steadily increased sothe decision was made to bringforward the repairs that wereoriginally planned for winter.’’

She says it is also importantfor people to limit water useduring the power outage onSunday, as the water treatmentplants rely on generators foroperation.

‘‘We thank Waipa residentsfor their efforts and co-operation over the summerperiod and wish to advise thatrestrictions have been lifted.’’

New feature atthe Museum

The Front Porch is a smallspace dedicated to short termexhibitions all about ourcommunity.

The first until the end of Mayis called Ask a Nana — whatwould you say to your 20-year-old self?

Nanas from our communityshare with us their very ownpearls of wisdom.

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Mother’s tearswelcome homefor WWII POW

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STALAG XVIIIA located at Wolfsberg, Austria.

JACK HORAN

BY DEAN TAYLOR

When World War Two prisonerof war Private John William Horan(Jack) arrived home at Te AwamutuRailway Station, it was his mother’stears of joy that finally signalled theend of a five-year nightmare.

The welcome home also dispelledall the anxieties Pte Horan had feltabout how a POW would be receivedat home.

There on the platform to greettheir son were John and ElizabethHoran, brother Ron, Te AwamutuVolunteer Fire Brigade and whatseemed like the entire population ofTe Awamutu.

The Te Awamutu soldier, volun-teer firefighter and butcher washome.

Unlike many veterans, JackHoran was encouraged to record hismemories of his WWII experiences,especially his incarceration.

Pte Horan was in the Auckland21st Battalion of the 2nd New Zea-land Expeditionary Force — mainlyAuckland recruits, plus a few fromWaikato and Hauraki, called totraining in 1940.

The Battalion formed part of the5th Brigade which was diverted toEngland as invasion seemed immin-ent, then when the threat subsidedthey joined the rest of the division inNorth Africa.

Upon his capture Pte Horan washeld in Stalag XVIIIA in Wolfsberg,south-east Austria.

His immediate memories were ofthe security arrangements and con-stant battle with lice.

A double row of barb wire at least12 feet in height not only surroundedthe perimeter of the camp, there werealso rows through the camp quarter-ing it into four segments. Allowed torun loose at night were Alsatian dogsbetween the rows.

. . . we spent most of our timekilling lice in our clothes. Everyonehad to sit down three times a day,take all your clothes off and go alongthe seams and squash lice betweenthumb nails. They had a delousingcentre once a week. It was some relief,

but after a couple of days we would beback where we were.

Mr Horan recalls the efforts torelieve the tedium and strain ofsimply trying to survive — fromtorturous discussions about thewonderful food at home to holdingvaudeville concerts.

No girls of course, so they wereplayed by the Welshmen, they hadbeautiful falsetto voices.

Course and lectures wereanother way to relieve the boredomand stop yourselves from going mad.

An eminent gynaecologist fromEdinburgh gave an illustratedexplanation of the caesarean. We hadto do something or we would go

around the bend.There were all manner of sports,

all played with national pride.The first time a rugby match was

organised and a scrum was putdown the German guards broke it upthinking a fight had started.

The other sport was trying toescape, it was another way to breakthe boredom until the guard posted anotice stating Escaping Is NoLonger A Sport and orders weregiven to shoot on sight.

Mr Horan recalls than not manygot away, and before shooting wasordered, it meant a return to campand 30 days on bread and water.

One of the men who was ‘‘an

attractive thing’’ when made up as awoman for the shows decided toescape dressed as a girl. His nick-name was Molly.

A plan was hatched and he madeit through the wire to freedomwhere he thought he wouldn’t benoticed.■ Continued on Page 7.

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Big business barks loudestIt is interesting to see that

the SPCA claim that there is adebt owed by the local branchto it’s national office.

I wonder if that takes intoaccount the fact that the TeAwamutu facility took in manyanimals from outside this dis-trict?

It appears that this charityis, another case of big businesstaking advantage of local goodwill.

Problems with the Te Awa-mutu facility are not new. Yourpages have often reportedthese.

I raised the issue of theincessant barking and theovercrowding with the Councilover a year ago and despitebeing assured by Ms Byford ofthe WDC that the facility was‘improved and I should take alook’ my visit revealed a build-ing that was not properly set upwith poor ventilation to get ridof the acrid smell of cat urine

and faeces.They housed 50 cats and 20

dogs plus pups at that time withvirtually no hope for findinghomes for any of the cats.

I reported these unsanitaryconditions to the WDC and MrDyet refused to intervene.Neither the building design orlocation was appropriate forthe undertaking.

A major problem now is thatit is not suitable for much else.Animals need space to roam.

SPCA staff were last year re-homing a significant number ofdogs.

I was challenged to do some-thing to help and as a result Iapproached local radio stationswith free air time to assist withthis and the SPCA staff werenot interested in utilising this.

They said that they were notpermitted to talk to the media.

I spoke with Mr Kerridge ofthe National Office and was toldthat of course, they were

allowed to use the media to seekhomes for pets.

For a few months I spokeweekly on talkback showsabout the availability of theseanimals and the dog re-placements doubled for a fewmonths, however, as soon asthere was a vacancy the SPCAbrought in dogs from outsidethe district.

I was also told I was notwelcome to assist.

Your previous editor alsoagreed to allow some free regu-lar space to report the goodwork of the SPCA however theydid not take that up. Some of thedogs available were actuallyquite good pets.

It is not acceptable to de-sexa cat and then just let it go torun wild for the next 15 years asis done by some of these animalcare organisations.

While the Council permittedthis overcrowding in Te Awa-mutu, they were prosecuting a

person in Ohaupo who hadvery good facilities for his pigdogs so again there were twosets of rules. One for the SPCAand another for everybody else.

Even with every advantagebeing given to them the SPCAhave now decided to leavetown.

It appears that Te Awamutuhas a better ability to re-homeunwanted pets than othertowns and it’s generosity hasbeen exploited by the SPCA.

Perhaps if the job is left tothe Council, numbers will notbe left to rise out of control andmore will get a second chance.

The obvious answer to thisproblem is for more peoplewho realistically can, to takeon a pet and look after itproperly.

The problem in Te Awa-mutu is cats rather than dogs.

Hoarding them is not theanswer.

JAMES PARLANE

Council’s projection off the markI think Pat Bishop’s

projections of 6-7 per cent futurerate rises for the next 10 years iscloser to the mark thanCouncil’s average of 4 per cent.

Looking at Council ratesover the last three years of 17per cent increase, and councilprojections of another 17 percent increase over the next

three years, makes Council’s 4per cent projection look imprac-tical .

Council is supposed to havemade $4 million annual savingsin costs so why are we facingthese very large rises over thenext three years. One answercould be is that Council spend-ing is out of control.

Do they think that the aver-age family income has risen 34per cent in the last six years.

The rate rises we’ve had inthe last three years and facing inthe next three years are driving40 per cent of Waipa familiesinto a poverty trap.

Most annual pay rises arebased around the annual cost of

living but Councils think theycan have rate rises 3 per centabove this figure every year.

How do we get them to acceptthe reality of what they’re doingto families with these continu-ous high rates. Anyone got anyideas? Perhaps it is time for aratepayer revolt.

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HEALTHY: After a life-threatening exposure to measles, Cameron Edwards is finally well again, much tothe delight of his mum, Ally Edwards-Lasenby.

Choice must be basedon correct information

MUM’S PLEA: Don’t play Russian Roulette with your child’s life

Te Awamutu mother AllyEdwards-Lasenby thought shewas doing the right thing bymaking an informed decisionnot to immunise her son againstmeasles at four years of age.

It was at a time when therewas a lot of speculation about themeasles, mumps and rubella(MMR) vaccine causing autismlater in life.

While her son Cameron (now14) didn’t develop autism, he didspend three days in WaikatoHospital last year fighting for hislife against the measles virus.

Cameron was the first of acluster of unimmunised youngpeople living in and around TeAwamutu to contract measles inJuly 2011.

‘‘Unfortunately someone hadshown up at school in the earlystages of the illness and unknow-ingly spread the virus aroundand Cam became unwell,’’ saysMrs Edwards-Lasenby.

‘‘He first presented with flu-like illness and we took him toour GP at Hillcrest MedicalCentre and were told that he hada bad dose of the flu.

‘‘Two days later I went backbecause I wasn’t happy aboutCameron’s health.

‘‘I was told that I had bettertake him to Waikato HospitalEmergency Department myselfas I’d be faster than an ambu-lance.

‘‘He had deteriorated quicklyand had all the symptoms —from a red face and neck, whitelumps on the inside of hischeeks, conjunctivitis, nausea,dizziness, light sensitivity, acough, runny nose and a fullydeveloped body rash.

‘‘The poor kid was miser-able.’’

Cameron was put in isolationand it was there that he wasdiagnosed with measles.

He spent two days in hospital

on oxygen.‘‘It was one of those things

where I had made the informeddecision at the time not to do theMMR vaccine, with the informa-tion I had available to me.

‘‘But where I went wrong wasnot going back to revisit thatinformation and the adviceavailable as time went on.

‘‘And that is what I stronglyadvise other parents to do. Iknow why we immunise andCameron and my other son Paulwere up to date with all theirother immunisations.

‘‘I also understand theimportance of parents and famil-ies being able to make their owndecisions based on good, soundinformation, but it’s so import-ant to make sure the informationyou are basing your decisions onis from a creditable source andthat you revisit it.

‘‘Best practice and advice isalways changing.

‘‘I didn’t do that in Cam-eron’s case and it was not a goodfeeling seeing my son as vulner-able as he was. It was veryscary.

‘‘He was just so weak andsick and lost seven kilogramsthroughout his illness.’’

After being discharged fromhospital, he battled the earlystages of pneumonia as measlesattacks the respiratory system.

Because his immune systemtook such a hit from the illness,he has spent the past eightmonths on and off antibiotics,fighting every bug going.

Cameron says it has been apretty rough year.

‘‘When I was first in hospitalI couldn’t do anything and I waspretty much too sick to care.

‘‘The nurses were greatthough and they looked after mereally well.

‘‘I was sick for Christmas andmy birthday in January and

couldn’t really do anythingwhen I first came home.

‘‘I slept a lot — it was frus-trating just lying around.

‘‘I missed a lot of school andcouldn’t play any sports or any-thing.’’

Cameron is now back atschool, has a good appetite, isfeeling well again and lookingforward to playing rugby thisseason.

His mother says they don’texpect he will have any long-lasting effects from the measles,but it’s not something she wouldlike to see any other childexperience.

INFORMED DECISIONMrs Edwards-Lasenby says

their medical centre was fantas-tic and sent out personal lettersto other families who had madethe same decision not to immu-nise.

‘‘It was to let them know ofthe consequences of thatdecision. As a result, manyfollow-up immunisations weredone.

‘‘After all this happened, wehad Cameron’s measlesimmunisations done at WaikatoHospital Emergency Depart-ment, which was great for ourpeace of mind.

‘‘I think other people shouldknow that that’s an option too, ifthey are concerned for validreasons about having their chil-dren immunised.’’

Her final plea to parents is tokeep well informed.

‘‘Please keep up-to-date withhealth information and adviceregarding your children soyou’re not playing ‘RussianRoulette’ with their lives.’’

■ This week (April 21-29) isImmunisation Week. For moreinformation about measles, visitwww.waikatodhb.health.nz/measles

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS

The launch of the album of the newmultimedia opera The Juniper Passionby Te Awamutu born composer andUniversity of Waikato lecturer MichaelWilliams and librettist John Davies takesplace tomorrow at the University’sGallagher Academy of Performing Arts.

The opera was a two-and-a-half yearproject and is in memory and celebrationof our Anzacs.

The Juniper Passion tells the story ofa New Zealand soldier, German officerand Benedictine Monk set in the Battle ofMonte Cassino, Italy, 1944.

Mr Davies’ father Richard was presentat the battle of Montecassino and in 2008Mr Williams visited Cassino and theMonastery on Montecassino in order toexperience first hand the place he wasgoing to be writing music about.

‘From mother to another’

SAPPER LISLE BIRKETT

BY DEAN TAYLOR

A box of tatty papers given toDelysse Storey 20 years ago byan antique dealer friend starteda journey that takes anothermajor step forward this year.

Those papers told the story ofa mother’s heart not yet at rest.They were entrusted to MrsStorey by her friend, who lookedinto her eyes and said ‘‘You willknow what to do with this littlebox, I am giving it to you.’’

Labelled NewspaperClippings. Emma Birkett’sbeloved son Lisle in the box werethe clippings, treasuredcompanions of encouragement,written words and verserecorded in a hard covered redbook from sapper Hugh LeslieBirkett (Lisle) of the 3rd RiflesOtago to his mother.

Lisle died of cerebro-spinalmeningitis in a Belgian hos-pital, commonplace aftermeasles without antibiotics fortreatment.

Just 18 days earlier SapperBirkett had written home afterbeing discharged from hospitalfor measles.

It was April 26, 1917 and hewrote I have not done much sincecoming back from hospital. I amon mess orderly. But we will allhave to do our bit this spring.

That is now known to refer tothe Battle of Messines.

Sapper Birkett was a sur-vivor of the Battle of the Sommeand would not have wanted todie of disease.

He was trained as a soldier.The letters home were

treasured by his mother andfamily.

Sapper Birkett had a sisteralmost the same age, and twoyounger sisters. Only onemarried late in life, and whenthe youngest of the girls died thebox of tatty letters came up forsale among her estate.

Mrs Storey says through hereyes as a mother of sons, shecould see Emma would havebeen despondent over the loss ofher son — never coming toterms with her grief.

So the journey started forMrs Storey.

She isnow inPoperingein Belgium— a per-sonal vow tohonour theletters writ-ten to amother and sis-ters who couldnever rest inpeace.

She wrote,printed and hastaken with hercopies of the book-let A Mother & Son— the letters, thestory and the historyof Sapper Birkett.

A more in-depthbook is also planned.

It is Mrs Storey’ssecond visit to the WesternFront. The first was for AnzacDay 2008.

She says the Belgians have

never forgot-ten the likesof SapperBirkett andhis youngfriends.

Morethan 4600New Zea-landservice-men are

buried inBelgium; many have

no known graves.Poperinge was captured from

the Germans in the early part ofthe war, becoming an assemblypoint for tens of thousands ofBritish (including New Zea-

land), Canadian, Australian andIndian troops.

Today there is a livingmuseum at Talbot House — theclub with no beer where thou-sands of soldiers passed throughthe door, leaving their rankbehind, to leave messages forfriends, write letters, enjoypeace, listen to music or pray.

Mrs Storey plans to return toTalbot House with snapshots ofNew Zealand and the mantle ofSapper Birkett, the medals,badges of a Royal Engineer andphoto of a tall, colonial soldier,so the young man is not forgot-ten.

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HAKA POWHIRI performed by representatives of Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa and Tuwharetoa as visitors are led on to thecommemorative site.

Annual commemorationsof the Battle of O-Rakau andother battles of the ColonialWars era play a major part inthe lead up to the 2014 150thanniversary of the famousbattle.

This year that commemora-tion was marked by a fullprogramme on the site atO-Rakau and at RawhitiroaMarae.

In building towards 2014,The Battle of O-Rakau Heri-tage Society wants to ensureMaori and Pakeha have theopportunity to remember theprice paid for the social, politi-cal, economic and religiousfreedoms taken for granted

today.Society president Te

Muraahi Kaawhia writes inthe Commemoration Pro-gramme that the day ofremembrance is a time forMaori and non Maori to cometogether to reflect and to haveopen and informedconversations about theirshared history.

Hosts representing Wai-kato, Maniapoto, Raukawaand Tuwharetoa performedthe haka powhiri as visitorswere led on to the commem-oration site by Te Awamutuand District Highland PipeBand.

Presentations and the wel-coming speeches in te reoMaori preceded commemora-

tion addresses by Mayor AlanLivingston, ProfessorBradford Morse, LieutenantColonel Warren Banks of theRoyal New Zealand InfantryRegiment and Dame ClaudiaOrange.

The closing address wasgiven by society patron TeAriki Sir Tumu Te HeuheuTukino.

The Memorial Commem-oration included laying ofwreaths and readings andaddresses from ReverendWayne Te Kaawa, ArchBishop David Moxom andBishop Te Ngarahu Katene,who also performed the dedi-cation.

The Prelude and Postlude tothe memorial commemoration

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IN one of his last public appear-ances before his death, formerLabour MP and Speaker of theHouse Sir Peter Tapsell, de-scendant of Hineiturama whowas killed at O-Rakau, speaks atthe commemoration.

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RAUKAWA speaker George Rangitutia (left) and Tuhoe speakerRangi McLean.

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battle builds to 2014

Mother’s tears welcomehome for WWII POW

‘It didn’t matter howsilly it was, a letter

from home wassomething to be read,

and you passed itaround to your mates

to read.’

■ From Page 1.He returned the same way he

escaped after four days, cursingthat he didn’t know there was anunwritten rule that if any Germansoldier desired a girl she had tosubmit.

Molly had spent four days‘‘running’’ away from soldiers.

Letters from home, no matterhow censored, and the Red Crosspackages kept the prisoners going.

It didn’t matter how silly it was,a letter from home was somethingto be read, and you passed itaround to your mates to read.

Mr Horan recalls the despairwhen the Red Cross packagescouldn’t get through, especially inthe harsh winters.

I’ve known men to die on ordin-ary German rations, of pneumoniaor something, but it was starvationthat did it. The German ration wasa couple of potatoes a day, andswede soup with the swede still in it,maybe once a week they gallop ahorse through it, and that was ourmeat ration. Sometimes it was abloody dog.

Depression was rife. ‘‘DearJohn’’ letters, boredom — loss ofhope.

Some walked the wire and thatwas really committing suicide. Youclimbed the wire in front of a sentryand the sentry automatically shotyou.

Liberation came in 1945 and PteHoran was discharged from theArmy. Like many POWs he didn’twant to go straight home.

I felt there was some shame. Wedidn’t know whether those at homewould be disgusted with us, or lookdown on us.

There was an airforce blokewhose face was all burnt off whenhe jumped from his burning plane.And he received a parcel from awoman in England.

He wrote and thanked her andshe wrote back that she was verydisappointed that her parcel hadgone to a coward who gave himselfup, she meant for the parcel to go toa live fighting hero.

Mr Horan regained weightafter his release, but then over-night got sick and lost it allagain.

He spent three or fourmonths in England, butstruggled to get well.

Fatigue was a great enemy —and poor diet in a country stillshort of food.

He described England as thecountry of have nots, comparedwith Canada, Australia andNew Zealand.

The only fresh meat we sawwas horsemeat, we never sawfresh fruit or vegetables. Somegot beriberi.

Mr Horan says the lessons ofwar were many — mainly howfutile it was.

In principle it is evil, war, Ithink it is the foulest thing onGod’s Earth.

As a prisoner he says you hadto learn to look after yourself,but also to share and be com-passionate.

You learn to accept people asthey are themselves not for whatthey are . . . but as the manhimself.

. . . you learn to look at a manand say ‘‘yeah he’ll be all right’’.

Mr Horan married andraised a family in Te Awamutu.

He died in 1989 and is buriedin Te Awamutu Cemeteryalongside his beloved wifeMuriel.


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Businesses that manage diversity effectively in the workplace will have a competitive advantage in New Zealand. With an aging population and an increasingly diverse workforce, tapping into a wider talent pool that includes career starters and migrants, is critical for long term business success.“It’s about staying competitive. If a company has a skills gap and a migrant worker is the best person to fi ll that gap, then the employer who is most willing to employ and engage with that worker will be more competitive,” says Penny Smith, Employment Division Manager.As most businesses operate in a multicultural marketplace, a workforce that refl ects those cultures is likely to do well in a variety of market segments. Likewise, if a company wants to export to a particular country, then having someone familiar with the language,

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Tuesday 1st May 2012

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I don’t know about you, but since daylight savings ended I really don’t seem to have enough hours in the day. The long after-dinner hours were ‘’my time’’ and now they are gobbled up in the dark and rapidly cooling evenings. The projects I intended to complete will have to wait until spring - but the indoor ones beckon invitingly.It’s a lesson in planning. And in understanding my own habits. I work best under pressure, this I know. Give me a month out from a deadline (like getting this to the Courier in time for publication!) and I am more likely to be doing it the night before. Once upon a time I used to worry about this need to leave everything until the last minute. These days, I go with it. If I know I work best under pressure,

then bring it on! On the other hand,I don’t like having half fi nishedprojects either. There always seems to be just one too many loose end to tie up, or one more phone call to make, or email to respond to. End of fi nancial year is a good day for me - that’s one thing ticked off the ‘’to-do’’ list, and the end of my renovations (well, this round anyway) is nigh. Just one more (fabulous, local) tradesman to come and work his magic in my house.

How about you? What is your work style? Do you have a messy desk? A never-empty intray? Or are you the paperless, organised type? Do you like long projects? Do you work slowly and steadily, or prefer short bursts of productivity between longer chunks of downtime?

Whichever way you operate, work towards being comfortable with it. Spend less time justifying your messy desk and more time enjoying your work space. Less time worrying about the ticking clock and moretime relishing in the excitement of beating it! How you operate under pressure - or even when not under pressure - is worth evaluating. Sometimes you will fi nd areas of your work life that could use some improvement. And sometimes youwill fi nd that it is impossibleto change the habitsof a life time.

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ON CATWALK: Marie Northcott modelsfashions from Womenz.A clubhouse full of people enjoyed a

fun fashion evening at Stewart AlexanderGolf Club recently.

Stewart Alexander Ladies Golf Clubspokesperson Carol Formosa says the 120tickets sold out quickly for the event andattracted everyone from local residents toa visitor from Canada.

‘‘It was an awesome night — we could

have sold the tickets twice over and thereis already demand for another event laterin the year.’’

The fashion parade featured a range ofclothing from local business, Womenz,with Fay and Tony Bryant providingbackground music.

Entertainment for the evening wasdevised by club members.

‘The King’ made a brief appearance toperform Jailhouse Rock with his ‘prisonchicks’, while the ‘Oompahs’ almostbrought the house down with their skit.

Mrs Formosa says they are grateful toeveryone who supported the evening andhelped raise $1200 for the club.


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Students race throughbusinesses — amazingly

CONCENTRATION (from left): Jessie Cook, Isabella Lawrence and Robyn Legge search foranswers at the Te Awamutu Courier.

BY CATHY ASPLIN

The support of 15 local busi-nesses allowed Te AwamutuKids Zone to run an ‘AmazingRace’ as a holiday programmeactivity.

Programme co-ordinatorSimone Monkley says shethought about the idea severalweeks ago and decided toapproach some businesses tosee what they thought.

‘‘Initially I thought I wouldprobably get some ‘nos’ when Iapproached them, so Iimagined I would have toapproach lots of businesses toget enough.

‘‘But every one of the busi-nesses said ‘yes’ straight away,it was wonderful.’’

So she visited each place toset some questions or activitiesand arranged for the childrento visit.

At the Te Awamutu Courierthe questions were related tothe newspaper’s history andcentennial display in the office.

But the contestants wererequired to do all sorts ofthings on their journey — fromfinding blue glasses frames atBruce Watson Optometrist toexercising on crosstrainers atStirling Sports and dressing upat the Mainly $2 Shop.

They had their photos takenat some stops and receivedclues, before moving onto theirnext destination.

Winners of the inauguralchallenge were Megan Hobbsand Paige Lamberton.

Mrs Monkley says they hadso much fun another event isbeing considered for the nextschool holidays.

Scammers prey on family’s friendsLocal couple Sarah and Daryl Dodunski are

dismayed that scammers have used their name todefraud people they know for money.

An email has done the rounds using an emailaddress alarmingly close to Mr Dodunski’s sayingthe family has been mugged while holidaying inthe Philippines and need money to pay their hotelbill so they can come home.

The Dodunskis assure people they are safe andwell in New Zealand.

The scam is a reminder for people to thinkcarefully about their internet security, choosingsecure passwords and not sharing or storinginformation where it is vulnerable.

Internet service providers have tips for keep-ing safe online.


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“Always remember thesacrifi ces that have

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Honouring all thoseReturned Services Personal

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PHONE 07 871 5617592 TEASDALE STREET,

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407 Sloane St, Te Awamutu – Between Rickit Rd & Carlton St

Ph: 871 3837

“A special time toremember those who

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170/13 George St, Ph/Fax 07 870 1218 021 049 8468 - [email protected]

ANZACs alwaysremembered

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Supportingthis worthy cause

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“In memory of ourANZACS”

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Remembering thosewho gave their lives

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Mahoe Street, Te AwamutuPhone 871 5044 - www.ljhooker.co.nz

SupportingANZAC Day with pride

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“A special timeto remember those

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Taking pride in what we print

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Lest we forgetour heroes

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Remembering ourbrave ANZACS


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Honouring all thoseReturned Services Personnel

who have served NewZealand in times of confl ict

PHONE 07 871 3707381 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU

Anzac Day services will be held round the district, beginning ith dawn parade in Te Awamu-

u.Ex-service personnel will pa-ade outside the RSA Clubrooms t 5.50am. The service will then e held at the sunken cross in he Memorial Park from 6am.

If the weather is inclement the service will be held in the Te Awamutu RSA clubrooms.Ohaupo will have an Anzac Day

service in the Ohaupo Memorial Hall at 10.30am.The civic commemoration serv-

ice in Te Awamutu will take place at Anzac Green from 11am.

Returned servicemen, service personnel and members of uni-formed groups are requested to parade outside the Te Awamutu RSA at 10.30am.If the weather is poor the cer-

emony will be held in the Te Awamutu Events Centre.The Te Awamutu RSA club-

rooms will be open from 1pm,with entertainment at 3pm.Kawhia will hold a parade at 1pm.

Ex-servicemen and women are asked to assemble at the Kawhia Sports Club at 12 noon. After the parade a community singalong of wartime songs will be held in the Kawhia Sports Club.


Waikato champion of champions— win gives Ballinger a gold star

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TOP TEAM: Te Awamutu’s triumphant Waikato fours champion of champions team, from left, John Jones,Noel Ballinger, Ross McGrail and Ian Fraser.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu Bowling Club’sphlegmatic greenkeeper —84-year-old Noel Ballinger is pastthe point of worrying abouthigher honours.

His motivation is simply tokeep playing well — and with itthe winning may come.

‘‘My enjoyment out of bowls isthe constant competition. If youare playing well and having a bitof luck then the results canhappen.’’

Ballinger finished off a suc-cessful season helping the TeAwamutu team of Ross McGrail(skip), Ballinger (three), JohnJones (two) and Ian Fraser (lead)win the Waikato Centre cham-pion of champions fours.

The success was reward for hisconsistent play, not just duringthe past season but over the past34 years.

In doing so, Ballinger clinchedhis Gold Star in recognition offive centre titles.

He is not the only octogen-arian in the champion Te Awa-mutu team. Jones is 88 and boththese players are life members ofTe Awamutu Bowling Club.

Fraser is a relative ‘‘green-horn’’ as far as bowling experi-ence goes compared with histhree team-mates. He is a fourthyear bowler making rapid pro-gress.

Quietly and methodically,Ballinger, Jones and Fraser laid aplatform of well-drawn bowls forskip McGrail as they beat thePutaruru team of Owen Sutton(skip), Noel Sutton (three), Rus-sell Ensor (two) and Colin Haig(lead) 15-11 in the 15 ends final atTe Awamutu greens.

Te Awamutu gained a five shotadvantage with four ends to go.

Playing the final end, they

were two shots ahead and Puta-ruru threw up a short jack.

The home team were holdingtwo shots and Sutton triedunsuccessfully to kill the endwith his last two bowls.

The format for champion ofchampions events is a one lifesystem (straight knockout — lastman standing wins).

The event started on the Rewa

(Matamata) greens.Te Awamutu beat a Frankton

Railway (winners of the nationalinterclub competition) team firstup. Next up, they convincinglybeat a Matamata RSA four,including two Waikato Second-ary School reps.

The key to Te Awamutu’ssemi-final victory over a strongHillcrest team was McGrail

outdriving the Hillcrest skipDave Kneepkens in the last threeends to secure his team a berth inthe final.

The sprightly Jones says it’s niceto be still tasting success at his age.

‘‘I just want to keep playinggames as long as I can — and to keepenjoying them. I’m looking forwardto beating some of the younger guyswhen I’m 90,’’ he says cheekily.

Shoot asuccess

The first annual clay shootsponsored by Vern Wilson Lock-smith and Gunshop was a resound-ing success.

The spot prize format attracted awide range of shooters who enjoyeda fun, safe day out at the AwataneRifle Range.

Top male was Sean Clarkson andtop female Christine Letford.

Te Awamutu Fish and Gamemembers Grant Annan, MarkPreston, Peter Shaw and MorrisBowan were on site to help keep theclays flying. There were two guns tobe won, plus other prizes. Gunwinners were Wayne Edmeadesand Brett Christopher.

Perfectiona clincher

Nick Patmore and GregHaumaha threw 180s on the secondnight of Te Awamutu DartsAssociation subsidiary round.

The two players to throw perfectscores helped their WaipaWorkingmen’s Club team to an 11-4win over RSA Allsorts.

Patmore won three of his fourmatches, as well as throwing fiveother scores over the ton, includinga 130 start.

Don Langdon threw a brace of 140sand 100; Warren Jones 121, 120, 100,and Terri Ann Atkins 134.

Lyn Watson threw a 100 start forAllsorts.

Ohaupo Tigers beat RSA 10-5 withno player in either team managingfour wins.

The previous week saw RSA downAlpha Aces 9-6 and Rosetown Rocketsaccount for RSA Allsorts 10-5.

Steve Wilkinson won all his fourmatches (three pairs, one singles) forRosetown Rockets.


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LIVEWIRE Te Awamutu Sports’ replacement halfback AlexMylchreest eyes a gap against Hautapu at Albert Park on Saturday.

Ecolab Te Awamutu Sportscarried too many guns up front forHautapu — winning the Battle ofWaipa 37-18 in Waikato premierrugby.

The fourth placed home teamwent into the game at Albert Parkon Saturday trailing third placedHautapu by six points. The bonuspoint win has seen that pointsmargin slashed to just one.

Te Awamutu Sports have alsoclosed to within three points ofsecond placed Hamilton Old Boysafter they were upset 27-21 by fifthplaced Otorohanga.

Hamilton OB and TA Sportsmeet in a crucial clash in Hamil-ton this coming Saturday.

Peter Bain reports that for thesecond week running the Sports’forwards laid the platform forvictory with a dominant perform-ance, particularly in the secondspell against Hautapu.

A characteristic slow start sawSports trail 8-0 after 10 minutes,conceding a Todd Doolan penaltyand a Ruan du Plooy try.

They prospered from a NathanGeorge penalty attempt that hitthe up-right and rebounded intothe field of play — regatheringpossession and a couple of phaseslater, centre Semesi Fotu brokethe defence to score.

First five George added theconversion and followed up with apenalty to give Sports a 10-8 lead.

Doolan kicked a second pen-alty, then right on halftime Georgereplied with a penalty to give hisside a 13-11 lead at the break.

The Sports’ forwards startedthe second half with a hiss and aroar, scoring two magnificent triesin quick succession from well-constructed rolling mauls.

A drive from just insideHautapu’s 22 saw veteran lockDaniel Gujer emerge from thebottom of the pile with the try,then from just outside the oppo-sition 22 the Sports’ pack drove all

the way to the line for hookerConan Houkamau to be awardedthe try.

George added both conversionsfor Sports to lead 27-11.

Clever line kicking fromGeorge had Sports back at theright end of the field to keepHautapu under pressure.

Ever-present loosie Carl Finlayadded his name to the scoresheetwith the bonus-point try.

Hautapu replied late in thegame with a consolation try toPaul Scheres, only to see Sportshave the final say.

Quick ball through the backsput left-wing Hayden Ivil outsidehis man.

He passed in-field to supportingNo. 8 Jono Armstrong, who

popped up a pass in the tackle toright-wing Paulo Dulunaqio torace clear and score his first try inSports’ colours.

Sports front rowers AdrianTucker, Conan Houkamau andFraser Armstrong were again indominant form, having theHautapu scrum going backwardsall game.

The mid-field pairing of LeonEmery and newcomer SemesiFotu are fast becoming a very solidunit on defence and dangerous onattack.

Bain says many players stoodout in an all-round team effort,with captain Jono Armstrong pre-sented the ‘player of the day’award for his tireless ‘lead fromthe front’ display.


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Sun strike tests drivers

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HOMETOWN hero Brian Edwards on his way to second place in theRosetown Classic midget 30 lap race at Kihikihi.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI’S Les Hepworth on his victory lap after winningthe 25 lap Rosetown Classic stockcar race at Kihikihi.

Waikato based, Auck-land contracted driverJared Wade won theRosetown Classic midget 30lapper in trying conditionsat McDonald’s KihikihiSpeedway.

Darren Powell reportsthat the track remained‘‘drivey and relatively flat’’for all races, but the lateafternoon sun became ahindrance.

‘‘We couldn’t see muchdown the whole backstraight and turned intoturn three blind,’’ sayssecond place getter BrianEdwards.

‘‘The track was fine butthe sun aspect definitelyslowed us down.’’

Huntly’s Simon Stylestook third place.

Only three of the origi-nal field of 11 managed tofinish.

The women retainedtheir bragging rights afteragain triumphing in theannual Repco Saloon‘‘Battle of the Sexes’’.

Seven drivers per teambattled for gender suprem-acy over three races.

The men looked thelikely winners after thefirst heat, taking an earlypoints lead but their luckwas to run out.

A black flag and a DNFin the second race, plus aspin in the third put themales behind the eight-ball,‘‘but that’s racing’’,commented a philosophicalRossco Cresswell.

The women prevailed by160 points to 153.

The event is to become aregular fixture with futuresupport from sponsors andcompetitors confirmed.

The stockcar teams

event was contested by thehost club’s KihikihiCrusaders, WaikatoRaiders, Stratford Stormersand a North IslandInvitational team.

Honours went to theWaikato Raiders who beatthe Stratford Stormers inthe final.

Only one car from eachteam managed to finish.

The closing laps weretense as Stratford’s HaydinBarker chased race leader,Waikato Raiders’ team cap-tain Justin Hutchby downto within a car length.

A Stratford block car layin wait on turn four —Hutchby appeared to headfor the outside line butswitched inside at the lastsecond to hang on to therace lead and take the win.

The race for third andfourth proved that themakeshift KihikihiCrusaders team JohnMachell had assembledwere no easy beats andworthy of their inclusionthis year.

Rotorua’s RichardKeijzer finished the racethree laps ahead of thesecond placed car of LeePatrick as the North IslandInvitational team won toclaim third place.

The final race meetingfor Kihikihi Speedway’s2011-12 season on Sunday,April 29, is shaping up to beone of the best.

Stockcars and saloonswill be racing for theirrespective King Countrytitles on a programme alsofeaturing the WaikatoSprintcar Champs (10 carsalready confirmed) and thecrowd-pleasing demolitionderby. Racing starts at 1pm.


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THEY’RE OFF: Early front runners in the annual Paperplus Te Awamutu Golf Course FunRun, from left, Michael Whitehead (63), Tim Stewart (39), Ariana Lord (305), Megan Bethell(44) and Mikayla Nielsen (11).

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SISTER ACT2: MikaylaNielsen on her way to win-ning the women’s 12km funrun as her sister, interna-tional cyclist Jaime Nielsen(right) time keeps for her atTe Awamutu golf course.

The class of world cham-pion triathlete MikaylaNielsen shone through inthe third annual PaperplusTe Awamutu Golf CourseFun Run.

The 18-year-oldHamiltonian retained herwomen’s 12km crown, cross-ing the line third overall ina time of 47.21.

Second woman home wasHelen Hall in 59.06.

Nielsen is a former NewZealand W19 3000m cham-pion and last Septemberwon the elite juniorwomen’s class on debut atthe ITU World Champion-ship Triathlon in Beijing.

After a season off thetrack, Nielsen hopes to fea-ture on the cross countryscene this winter.

Several other high classathletes were on displaybesides the world championtriathlete.

The men’s 12km race waswon for the second consecu-tive year by Tim Stewart ofHamilton who recentlyplaced fifth in the New Zea-land 5000m championshipsin Auckland.

Stewart broke clear latein the race to win in a timeof 45.17, from MichaelWhitehead in 45.36.Whitehead finished third inthe 800m at the nationalchampionships.

The men’s and women’s8km events were won com-fortably by locals, GlennSexton (2010 Gold Coast half-marathon winner) andDesiree Blackwell in timesof 32.03 and 37.09.

Te Awamutu 14-year-oldSeton Mason was secondman home and DawnConnor of Hamilton secondwoman.

The 4km school girls’race was won by New Zea-

land Secondary Schools’1500m champion ArianaLord of Cambridge.

She edged clear of TeAwamutu’s Megan Bethellin the final stages, recording16.57 to Bethell’s 17.03.

The boys’ race was wonby Joshua Shepherd of Ham-ilton in a time of 16.28.

His three youngerbrothers were next home,four minutes in arrears.

Despite attracting thelargest field to date of 78entrants, race organiserMurray Green says receiv-ing fewer than 100 entrieswas a little disappointing

given the fantastic weatherconditions.

‘‘It is a unique event andwe are grateful to the TeAwamutu Golf Club and itsmembers for allowing usthe use of their fantasticcourse.’’

A new ‘‘teams relay’’event was introduced thisyear but didn’t get the sup-port Green had hoped for.

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DeathsCORBOY,Craig Joseph (Cactus).Suddenly on April 19,2012. Loved husbandand soulmate of Gail.Loved father andfather in law of Ann-Marie and Michael,Nigel and Gabi,Jonathon and Anna,and loved poppa ofGeorgia, Theo andLaila.

A service to celebrateCactus’s life will beheld at St Patrick’sCatholic Church, 625Alexandra Street, TeAwamutu onWednesday April 25 at2.00pm followed byinterment at The TeAwamutu LawnCemetery. Allcommunications tothe Corboy Family, c/-PO Box 137, TeAwamutu please.

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CORBOY,Craig Joseph.Dearly loved brotherof John and MargaretWilson (Hamilton),Peter and AnnetteCorboy (Te Awamutu)David and Kay Corboy(Te Awamutu), Pauland Elizabeth Corboy(Hamilton), Wynn andDebbie Corboy(Vancouver), Warrenand Jessica Neinert(Brisbane), Mauriceand Vianney Randrup(Geraldton, Australia).Loved Uncle of all hisnieces and nephews."Rest in peace Cactus,

we will miss you"

CORBOY,Cactus.Our thoughts andprayers to Gail andfamily. Cactus hasmade such a hugeimpact with hisgenerosity andsupport throughoutthe years at kihikihispeedway. Cactus willnever be forgottenthroughout thespeedway community.We are all proud andprivileged to knowsuch a wonderful man.With much love fromcommittee members(past and present),drivers, volunteers,fans and supporters ofMcDonalds KihikihiSpeedway.

Funeral Directors

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Te AwamutuFuneralServices

For compassionateand caring Service

871 5131

Alexandra House Chapel570 Alexandra St

Garth & Lynette Williams

CORBOY,Cactus.Thank you Cactus foryour help, kindnessand friendship overthe years. Deepestsympathy to yourfamily. Butch Bartonand whanau.

E mihi ana ahaukia koe.

CORBOY,Cactus.A dear friend who willbe sadly missed.Thank you for justbeing you. Ourthoughts to Gail andfamily. Thank you forthe years ofsponsorship andsupport and for beinga part of our speedwayfamily. We will alwayshave a chair on the hillfor ya! Lots of love andrespect from Tony,Kim and MitchellFabish and the staff atTony FabishPanelworks.

CORBOY,Cactus."A laugh, a grin, a joke

or two is the way wewill remember you."

In our hearts are allthe special memoriesof a boss we will neverforget. Thanks 150"Over and Out" fromall the staff, past andpresent at CorboyEarthmovers.

FITZELL,Joseph Tahuna.At peace after a longillness. Joe was a wellrespected graderoperator in TeAwamutu for 17 yearsworking on manyroads in the Waipa andOtorohanga Districts.He will be sadlymissed by his friendsand colleagues atDowner formallyMcFall Enterprises.Our condolences go toKathy and all hisfamily.

MORRISON,John Murray.On April 20, 2012 athome surrounded byfamily, aged 80 years.Dearly loved specialfriend of Jan. Muchloved Dad of Carol andSimon Johnson, Peter,Linda and AllanPaterson, and Trudyand Kerry Morrison,loved Grandad ofSusie; Jamie; Johnand Gemma; Dylanand Neeve, and lovedhusband of the lateJoy.

A service will be held atthe Te Awamutu BibleChapel, Chapel Way,Te Awamutu onFriday, April 27 at11.00am followed byprivate cremation.Communications to c/-Jason MorrisonFuneral Services, POBox 652, Warkworth0941.

Meetings

TE AWAMUTU FISH AND GAME INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING7.30pm

May 2, 2012Red Cross Hall

Te AwamutuSupper Provided

All WelcomeTreasurer: John Spence

Phone 871-7711

TE AWAMUTUBASKETBALLANNUAL GENERAL

MEETINGSHeld on Wednesday,

April 25, 2012at 6.00pm.

at the Te AwamutuEvent Centre.

Public Notices

Public Notices

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I wish to advise that I have sold my business known as RED BINS LTD to ENVIROWASTE SERVICES LTD.

All existing staff and services remain and Adam Bain will continue to oversee the day to day operations and client contacts for Red Bins.

I am totally confi dent that the excellent service we have prided ourselves on over the last fi ve years will continue under Adam’s control and I wish him and the Red Bins team every future success.

I take this opportunity to thank the many loyal customers and the entire community of Te Awamutu for the tremendous support I have received since forming Red Bins in 2007.

Best regards,Murray Bain

Call Lisa (Fashion Degree)46 Lyon Street, Kihikihi

871 6576 /871 6576 / 027 687 1342027 687 1342

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JEANS SHORTENED - This Week Only

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NAU MAI HAERE MAIANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ofRAUKAWA SETTLEMENT TRUSTand RAUKAWA TRUST BOARD

Saturday 19 May 2012Powhiri starting at 9.30am

Rawhitiroa Owairaka MaraeBayley Road

TE AWAMUTURaukawa Settlement Trust

1. Welcome2. Apologies3. Minutes from 2010 Annual General

Meeting4. Annual report for 20115. Chairs presentations6. Annual accounts for the year ended 30

June 20117. General business

Raukawa Trust Board

1. Welcome2. Apologies3. Minutes from 2010 Annual General

Meeting4. Annual report for 20115. Chairs presentation6. Annual accounts for the year ended 30

June 20117. General businessBeneficiaries of Raukawa are invited tosubmit matters for general business. Thesemust be in writing, clearly stating the topicand Board that will address the item fordiscussion. Items must be received at theBoard’s office, Private Bag 8 Tokoroa, nolater than 4pm, Friday 4 May 2012.For more information please contact KimBlomfield on 885 0260 or [email protected]

PersonalA BABY? Planned orunplanned! Know youroptions. PhonePregnancy CounsellingServices 0800 773 4626anytime.

Does your club orDoes your club or organisation have anorganisation have an

event or meetingevent or meetingcoming up? coming up?

Phone/email us todayPhone/email us todayto place your to place yourPublic Notice!Public Notice!

PH: 871 5151PH: 871 [email protected]@teawamutucourier.co.nz

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Wool can beWool can be droppeddropped off at the Te Awamutuoff at the Te Awamutu Courier Office,Courier Offi ce,336 Alexandra Street336 Alexandra StreetTe AwamutuTe Awamutu

OPERATIONOPERATION“COVER UP”“COVER UP”

Would love yourWould love your unwanted/surplusunwanted/surplusWOOL?WOOL?

Thank you for your supportThank you for your support

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TE AWAMUTU SPORTS &RECREATION CLUB INC

Sunday Soccer Team• Players wanted aged 16 upwards to play in this social competition.• Competition starts April 29, 2012

Interested? For more information contact Offi ce 871 3190 or

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would like to thank the following sponsors for another successful Fishing Contest held

March 17/18, 2012, Lake Arapuni.� Te Awamutu Courier �� Mighty River Power �� Fields Butchery �

� VE Vets �� RD1 �

� CH Allen �� G Annan Builder �

� John Spence Marine �� Gyde Wansbone Accountants Ltd�� Apperley Roundwood & Timber �

� Super Service Station �� Salt Water Sports�

� Guest Speaker - Kingsley Field �Treasurer - John Spence 871 7711

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Thursday, April 26, 201210am for bordered adsMidday for text ads and formal notices

Due to ANZAC Day next Wednesday we will be publishing a paper on Friday, April 27.Our classifed deadline for that edition is:

PH 871 3675FAX 871 3675


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Or enquire at 181 Bruce Berquist Dr, Te AwamutuOr enquire at 181 Bruce Berquist Dr, Te Awamutu

0800 CAR DUMP0800 CAR DUMPWe sell second handWe sell second hand good warrantable tyresgood warrantable tyres most sizes.most sizes.Some assortment ofSome assortment of alloys.alloys.

Phone Jan or PaulPhone Jan or Paul

WANTED

Get that car outa there! 0800 227 38670800 227 3867

Dead or dying cars, 4x4

utes, vans

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HAMILTONNOW OPEN

Self serve dismantling at its bestGrab your tools and grab a bargain

OPEN 7 days 9am-5pm58 FOREMAN ROAD

PICK • A • PART

Vehicles Wanted

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Dead or aliveDead or aliveFree removal

Same day serviceOpen 24/7

Hiace Hilux Landcruiser CorollaTownace Liteace 4WD’s Big Trucks

FROM $250 - $10,000*(Conditions Apply)

Cars for Sale84 Toyota Hilux flat deckute, current WOF andreg, runs well, $1000. PhRussell 021 100 9618.

For Sale Under $50

KUNEKUNE male, goodbreeder or eater, $30 ono.Ph 07 872 4546.LEAF blower, electric,$49. Ph 871 9781 after 6pm.SINGLE Sleepyhead bed,excel cond, $49. Ph 8716264.SIT up exercise machine,as new cond, $49. Ph 8702555.SOCCER shirt, HamiltonBoys’ High School, large,near new, $25. Ph 027 5704281.WOODEN toilet seat,brand new, brass hinges,$30. Ph 871 6845.

FirewoodFIREWOOD for sale,expected shortage nextwinter, 5m3 - $170, 10m3 -$300 delivered. Ph 07 8739190 or 021 617 349.SPLIT Lawson, $70/m3.Ph Keith 871 4775.

For Sale

TUBULARBUNKS, double base,single top, excellentcondition, complete, $550.Phone 870-5434.

GrazingEXCELLENT grazingavail, long term for dairyweaner heifers,experienced grazier,good contour and water,eczema free. Ph Rod orLeann, 07 877 8543 or 027487 7854.

GrazingGRAZING available, topquality yearling andHOC grazing from May 1- Guaranteed weights.Contact Tony Ashford027 499 9125.www.nzgrazing.co.nzLONG term heifergrazing, 12-13 season,available now, approx 70.Ph/fax 871 9845/871 9846.

Livestock & Poultry

ALL MILKwantedforcalvesPayment on pick up

Ph Deb Kirkham

871 4815 or027 490-1007

HIGH bw empty cows andempty heifers wanted. PhOwen Watson 027 487 4570or 07 873 6222.I have eight high BW MTcows that I would likesomeone to winter milkthrough from May 1 untilmid July. If interested ph870 1937.RAM, suit smaller flock,$100. Ph 07 823 6645.

Pets

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ASTONLEIGHDOG GROOMINGDOG GROOMINGOpening Mondaysfrom April 16Ph 871 3742

Professionalgroomer on siteten years experience

PRESENT THIS COUPONReceive $5 off groom or wash �

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Stock Auctions

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0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313

0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316

0275 965 142 or 07 870 6059

0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855

0274 735 856 or 07 873 7403

Te Awamutu Weekly SaleTe Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi RoadThursday, April 26, 2012

Sale Comprising:

11.00 Prime & Boners10 Fat Cattle

200 Boners

Store Cattle10 2-year Steers & Heifers

30 Yearling Beef X Steers & Heifers

30 Weaner Beef X Steers & Heifers

Store Cattle

12.30 Dairies100 I/C Cows and MT Cows

A/C Client10 I/C X Brd Cows fully recorded

12.00 Sheep & Calves

150 Feeder Calves

WantedHigh BW M/T cows, 2 - 5 years

Rising one year hfrs

Herd & In/calf heifer listings required

Further Enquiries

Chris Ryan

Andrew Reyland

Andy Transom

Bill Donnelly

Mack Lynn

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• One brm cottage, heatpump, $190 p/wkTHREE BRM HOUSES• 690 Teasdale Street, garage, $300 p/wk• 358/1 Teasdale Street heatpump, garage, $310 p/wk• 1 Cresta Court fenced, $300 p/wk• 10 Herbert Street heatpump, garage, $280 p/wk• 32 Whittaker Street heatpump, fenced, $280 p/wk• 226 Mahana Lane fi re, garage, $280 p/wk• 15 Walmsley Street fi re, fenced, $280 p/wk• 15 Acacia Avenue, fi re, fenced, $270 p/wk• 46 McCullough Lane, brand new, three/four brm, $395 p/wk

For LeaseCOMMERCIAL buildingfor lease immediately,four bay workshop, officeand showroom, localindustrial area. For moreinformation call 027 4603110.

Property WantedSMALL flat rural lifestylesection with or withouthome within 20 minutesof Te Awamutu, cashbuyer. Ph 871 1661.

To Let

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TE AWAMUTUSELF STORAGE

From $20 p/wk24hr access

Camera SurveillancePH: 07 856 7584or 027 608 1749

To LetCARAVANS to let from$30, long term. Ph 8712171 or 0274 407 101.

LOVELY three brm home,large sunny deck,modern kitchen andbathroom, large shed forstorage, RacecourseRoad, $300 p/wk. Ph Dean021 206 9100.

SLEEPOUT/OFFICE,portable single room, $50p/wk. Ph 870 4990.

TE Awamutu three brmhouse, carport, workshop, large section, $270p/wk. Ph 870 4454.

THREE brm home, tidy,sunny, fenced, garage,$280 p/wk. Ph 021 1721200.

THREE brm house, TePahu, dble garage, $280p/wk. Ph 873 8913.

TWO brm house, verytidy, double garage, flatsection, heat pump, easyflat walk to town, nodogs, $270 p/wk. Ph 027537 9415.

A1 SELFA1 SELF STORAGESTORAGE

New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and

seven day access.Ph 871 3332

or 021 912 900

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FlatmatesFLATMATE wanted, $120p/wk. Ph 870 4135.

Financial

COULD YOU DO WITHAN EXTRA $2,000?GET $2,000 FOR LESS THAN

$41 PER WEEK!How: Using a freehold car 1997-2012, a houseand/or a guarantor as security. The securityrequired depends on the amount borrowed.When: Loans approved same day, and cash

paid overnight into your bank account.

*SPECIAL* Reduced Interest!Get this $2,000 loan before 30 April 2012

and you’ll pay a lower interest rate.For details or to apply online, go to

www.AssetFinance.co.nz or give us a call.

0800 11 22 74

Gardening &Landscaping

GARDENERRON Elder for all yourgarden maintenance. Ph870 6453 or 027 845 8530.

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TE AWAMUTULAWN CARE

• Lawn mowing• All section work

Ph 870 1414or 027 251 1414

TREE CAREGROUNDZONE TreeCare. Pruning, removal,stump grinding, woodsplitting, consultancy.Qualified, professionalarborists. Ph NathanHughes 871 7107.

Property & HomeMaintenance

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CARPETCLEANING

IICRC Approved

ULTRA CLEANPh 0800 569 656

GASFULL gas servicing andinstallation service. CallPratts today 870 5020.

NEED your chimneycleaned? FundamentalCleaning. Ph 0800 520 005.

ROOFSRE-SCREWING roofs,save thousands. CallPratts 870 5020.

WATERBLASTING - PhUltra Clean 0800 569 656today!

WINDOWS cleaned by theexperts. Ph Ultra Clean0800 569 656.

Trade Services

A R Western Painting,interior/exterior,competitive rates. PhAaron 021 158 9473.

BATHROOMS Forspecialist bathroomdesign and accessories.We do the lot! Call Pratts870 5020.

Trade Services

MOSS, ALGAE,LICHEN TREATMENT

Johnny NelsonJohnny Nelson 027 476 3347or 871 7389

Windows - Exterior/InteriorColorsteel roofsRoof spray, Tiles and Decromastic roofsRotary clean, pavers,driveways and footpathsCommercial buildingsLow Pressure Housewash

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DRAINAGENo job too bigor too small -

WE DO IT ALL!Ph 870 6244 or Colin

027 498 9022

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ElectricElectricBlanketBlanket TestingTesting

Get in before winterGet in before winter$7.50 single$7.50 single$10.00 double $10.00 double

Westend ElectronicsWestend Electronics871 5193

ROSETOWN Ranger,property specialist. PhAdam 027 529 6529.

Rob’s RuralFencing

For farm, equine and lifestyle blocks

PH 870 2232021 724 516

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FOR TELEVISION• Television Aerial Installations & Extensions •

• Satellite Dish Installation •• Stereo Repairs •

REPAIRS & TUNING

WESTEND ELECTRONICS - 871 5193

SinceSince

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EmploymentVacancies

BRICKLAYERS needed.Call 871 4015 or 021 0609971.

WEEKEND CHEF& CAFE WORKERWe currently have two

part time positions available at our busy cafe. We are looking for self motivated,

enthusiastic people to join our friendly team.

Hours by negotiation for both positions.

Ph Jo 027 494 7203

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COMPUTER technicianwanted for on call jobs,must have experience,may suit universitystudent. Ph David 027 5623828.

DESPERATELY seekingeducators, Kids at Homehas families whourgently require care fortheir preschool children,flexible hours, fullsupport, best rates intown. Ph 871 7673www.kidsathome.co.nz

OLIVERS Transportrequires a part time /casual truck driver forlivestock, general truckand trailer experience.Contact Marty 07 8737772.

Employment Wanted

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Need help?Ph: 07 871 3176

Employment Vacancies

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“Dishonour not the aged, as we shall be numbered among them.”

Do you share our philosophy of care?

Do you have:

• The ability to work fl exible hours over a

fortnightly roster?

• A genuine empathetic and caring nature?

• A clean driver’s license?

• The ability to work under pressure.

If so, in the fi rst instance give me a call ...

Andrew 027 553 2614 Te Ata Rest Home.

Employment Vacancies

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We are currently looking for a Parts and Workshop Controller to join our team inTe Awamutu.This is an exciting opportunity in a new role!You will be responsible for overseeing both the parts and workshop division - controlling all parts retail and trade sales.Key skills and attributes include: • Exceptional customer service skills • Strong computer skills - with the ability to pick up new systems • Previous experience in a parts/service advisor role • A good knowledge of vehicle parts and manufacturers • A full clean drivers licenceThis is a full time position working Monday to Friday and will include someoccasional weekend work.You will be responsible for ensuring our workshop runs effi ciently and productively - so excellent management skills are essential!We offer fantastic benefi ts and rewards: • A competitive remuneration package • Ongoing system training • A supportive work environment • A role on a fun and friendly teamAt Waikato Toyota, our aim is to meet and exceed the needs and requirements ofevery customer, every time!If you think you have the experience and skills to join our team, send your CV toWaikato Toyota, PO Box 334, Te Awamutu or email to [email protected]

Parts and Workshop Controller - Waikato ToyotaTe Awamutu, Full Time, AutomotiveProven Parts / Service Advisor experience?Can you manage a busy team and department?Parts and Workshop Controller at Waikato Toyota, Te Awamutu

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HUNGER GAMES M TUE 5:30 & 8:05, WED 12:50 & 5:30,

THU & FRI 7:50, SAT 3:00 & 7:40,SUN 1:00 & 5:40

MIRROR MIRROR PGWED 4:10, SAT 1:35, SUN 11:35

SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL PG

TUE 6:00, WED 11:20, 1:45 & 3:40, THU 5:55, FRI 10:00 & 5:55,

SAT 3:40 & 5:50, SUN 1:40 & 3:50

...WORLD CINEMA SHOWCASE

AT ITS BEST...“To begin with I found it strange but it became compelling the more involved I got. You won’t

be able to take your eyesoff it”. Allan.

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN R16

WED 3:35, FRI 6:00, SAT 1:55,SUN 4:05

– – – – – – – –“A rip-roaring edge of the seat

thriller that delivers tension, surprises and black humour”.

Cinefile.HEADHUNTERS R16

WED 5:40, FRI 8:00, SAT 8:05,SUN 6:05

– – – – – – – –An excellent cast in a TRUE story.

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN MONROE M

TUE 5:45, WED 11:40, THU 8:00, SAT 4:00, SUN 11:55

– – – – – – – –This daring love story was

stunningly shot around the Waikato, Europe and Hong Kong.

MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE DYING R16

THU & SAT 6:05, SUN 2:00– – – – – – – –

A profound, humane and sad film that has garnished very high praise throughout the world and

has won prestigious awards.A SEPARATION PG

THU 5:25, FRI 10:10 & 5:25,SAT 6:00, SUN 4:00

– – – – – – – –A GEM, better than ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and

much happier.VINCENT WANTS TO SEA R13

TUE 7:45, FINAL WED 1:40

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THE LORAX G WED 10:40, SAT 12:55, SUN 10:55

THE AVENGERS M WED 12:30 & 5:50, THU 5:35,

FRI 8:10, SAT 2:40 & 8:00,SUN 12:40 & 6:00

AMERICAN PIE: REUNION R16TUE 8:25, WED 6:10, SAT 8:20,

SUN 6:20

Plays out at a steady pace where its tender love story flourishes

to make for engaging viewing. Remember ‘The Notebook’, now...

THE LUCKY ONE MTUE 5:50 & 7:50, WED 10:50 & 3:30,

THU 5:45 & 7:40,FRI 10:20, 5:45 & 7:40,

SAT 1:05 & 5:40, SUN 11:05 & 3:40

BATTLESHIP MTUE 5:40 & 8:15, WED 1:10 & 6:00,

THU & FRI 8:20, SAT 3:20 & 8:10, SUN 1:20 & 6:10

THE AVENGERS MWED 3:10, THU 8:10, FRI 5:35,

SAT 5:20, SUN 3:20

THE THEATRE IS OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAYTHE THEATRE IS OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAYOFFERING 20 SESSIONS OF ENTERTAINMENTOFFERING 20 SESSIONS OF ENTERTAINMENT

MAORI MUSIC AWARDS

FUN NIGHT OUT with Live Music & Great PrizesThe 2012 Waiata Music Awards are held in September at the

Hastings Opera House. MFM radio is scouting throughout

the Waikato / King Country for the next award winner.

For information and entry forms contactFor information and entry forms contact Waipa Workingmen’s Club or MFM Radio -Waipa Workingmen’s Club or MFM Radio - Phone: 07 878 1160Email: [email protected]

27 April: Karaoke Night. First prize $250 worth of vouchers

28 April: Waiata Music Award Auditions. First Prize: a spot

in the Waiata Awards Workshop & Showcase with

a chance for record contract and TV performance

21-25 May: Workshop learning from the industry

professionals & top artists

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Wed 25th ANZAC DAY5.50am Parade at Clubrooms for Dawn Service march6.00am Dawn Service at the sunken Cross10.30am Parade at Clubrooms for Civic Service march11.00am Civic Service at Anzac Green1.00pm Clubrooms open to all members3.00pm Entertainment with “PULSE”4.00pm Restaurant open for meals

Thurs 26th 7.00pm ScrabbleFri 27th 5.00pm Restaurant open for dinner

5.30pm - 6.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw6.30pm approx – Jokers Wild win up to $1000

Sat 28th 12noon - 1pm Restaurant open for lunch 1.00pm Darts drawn pairs5.00pm Restaurant open

Sun 29th Clubrooms closed all day due to power cutMon 30th 12noon Special $8.00 lunch

5.30pm - 6.30pm Raffl es & Membership DrawTues 1st 1.00pm 500 Club cards

The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests

and members of affi liated clubs.

PHONE: 871 3707PHONE: 871 3707For pickup call the COURTESY VAN

871 3707 then push 5 - free call

BOOK YOUR FUNCTION WITH USAND LET US DO ALL THE WORK

21st, 30th, 40th Anniversary, Wedding

WE CAN CATER FOR ANYTHINGPhone Krissy on 07 871 9838

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SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2012

LocalLocalProjectProject

LocalProject

Win Gin Wigmore albumGin Wigmore is

o n e o f N e wZealand’s favouriteentertainers and wehave a copy of hersophomore albumGravel and Wineup for grabs.

From the firstt r a c k ( a n d l e a dsingle) Black Sheepthrough to the finalnumber — Singin’My Soul , G i ncaptures everythingthat her loyal andever growing bodyof fans have come tok n o w a n d l o v eabout her uniquestyle and delivery.

Anyone who sawher stunning per-formance at thisyears Classic HitsWinery Tour will attest to thefact that this sassy and sublimeentertainer has what it takes to

work a room, whatever thesize.

Her debut album Holy

Smoke was a mul-tiple winner at theTuis and Graveland Wine is everybit as good.

W i t h e a r l i e rgreat songs such asUnder My Skin, OhMy, I Do, Hey Ho andToo Late For Loversshe has proven thatshe is a force to bereckoned with.

Pick up a copy ofGravel and Wine,k i c k b a c k a n denjoy!

■ To be in to winsimply put your name,address and daytimephone number on theback of a standardsized envelope,address it to the Gin

Wigmore CD Competition andmake sure it reaches our office by5pm, Friday.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting familiesof children with cancer.

Club powers onDue to the power outage in town this weekend,

the Te Awamutu Country Music Club will be holdingits ‘extra’ club day on Sunday in the MethodistChurch Hall.

President Celia Baker says they almost had topostpone the club day, but local people have ralliedaround to make the event possible.

‘‘Several months ago our club offered to hostaround 20 members of Wellington’s KapimanaCountry Music Club. Each year this club choses anarea, stays together at a marae and does inter-clubvisits around that area.

‘‘On Sunday they were due to visit the TeAwamutu Country Music Club. We nearly had topostpone the visit because all Waikato marae werebooked out with functions and the the power outagewas announced for this area.

‘‘However, thanks to members and some TeAwamutu stalwarts, the KCMC members are beingbilleted together, and we have a hall and generatorsprovided to power sound systems and prepareafternoon tea. It is a good example of the communityand club working together.’’

Local people are welcome to enjoy the entertain-ment in the Methodist Church Hall from 1pm - 5pmon Sunday.

Inspirational guest atPresbyterian Church

Author, singer and songwriter KenGartner is in Te Awamutu this Sundayat the Presbyterian Church at 10am.

Everyone is welcome to come andlisten to this special man who hasmany talents and special gifts.

If you are wanting a warm place tobe when the power is off then come andhear Mr Gartner share and sing someof his gospel songs, such as Crazy Roadof Life, Joy Comes in the Morning and ETe Tamaiti.

Mr Gartner was a teacher for mostof his working life, until his careercame to a sudden end 24 years ago

when he served a short term ofimprisonment.

He turned to Christ while he wasinside and upon his release, returned touniversity, gaining BA (Hons) and MAdegrees in Maori Studies at VictoriaUniversity.

Mr Gartner is currently studyingtowards a doctorate degree.

He is a member of Prison Fellow-ship New Zealand and takes serviceson a regular basis prisons around NewZealand, fulfilling a covenant he madewith Jesus in 1983 to tell prisonerseverywhere about his love.

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