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Healthy returnProvisional results for the

Waikato District Health Boardelections indicate Te Awamutuosteopath Andrew Buckley willbe the only local candidateelected.

Four Hamilton Citycouncillors (Martin Gallagher,Ewan Wilson, Pippa Mahoodand Gordon Chesterman) lookto have been successful, alongwith Health Waikato advisorycommittee chair Sally Christieand Waikato Hospitalcardiologist Clyde Wade.

The STV system used forWDHB elections meanscounting takes significantlylonger than the first-past-the-post method.

Mayor back for fourth termVoters send strong project protest messageBY GRANT JOHNSTON

TC121010GJ01WAIPA MAYOR Alan Livingston and 100-year-old Nita Blackburn cutthe ribbon to open the new dementia unit at Windsor Court Rest Homelast month.

CFPMARCUS GOWER, new Te Awa-mutu Ward councillor.

CFPVERN WILSON, new Te AwamutuWard councillor.

Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston’soutstanding record in the role forthe past nine years saw him staveoff the three challengers for thedistrict’s top job on Saturday.

But although Mr Livingston wasover 1400 votes clear of nearestrival, Deputy Mayor Peter Lee,there was still an obvious anti-project message from many voters.

Mr Lee collected 4418 votes toMr Livingston’s 5851 (progressresult with 98% of returned votingpapers counted) — much of that onthe back of his stated opposition tothe proposed museum/theatre pro-ject in Te Awamutu and the newswimming pool complex in Cam-bridge.

Fellow candidates Steve Baron(1212 votes) and James Parlane (429votes) also voiced opposition to theproposed projects, but Mr Lee wasobviously seen as the frontrunnerby project opponents.

Mr Livingston says he was‘‘thrilled to be re-elected and look-ing forward to the challenge ofrepresenting what is a very special,district’’.

He noted that nationally therehad been a reaction to thedepressed economic climate with anumber of big turnarounds indistricts throughout the country.

‘‘Locally the issues of theproposed museum/theatre complexin Te Awamutu and pool in Cam-bridge had impacts on outcomes.With regards to the museum, someof the serious misinformation pro-moted seems to have been takennote of by number of voters.

‘‘One of the first tasks of the newCouncil will be to ensure thecommunity is totally informedabout where things are at with themuseum and pool projects.

‘‘The loss of councillors MichaelCox and Graham Jull in Te Awa-mutu, both strong advocates for themuseum concept going out to thecommunity is perhaps a reflectionof the misinformation hittinghome.’’

Mr Livingston says he welcomesthe new councillors and commun-ity board members elected, whowill be sworn in alongside thosereturning, on October 26 along withelection of a Deputy Mayor.

Mr Livingston says with both heand his deputy standing, obviouslyone was going to miss out.

‘‘I am grateful for his support

and friendship.’’Mr Lee says he was disap-

pointed not to have won the mayor-alty, as the amount of dissent hewas hearing about the two majorprojects during his campaigninghad him ‘‘quite hopeful’’.

‘‘I celebrated hard on Saturdaynight in any case. I have given thejob 12 good years (as a Cambridgecouncillor, nine of those as DeputyMayor). My family said ‘welcomeback dad’. I have some projects thatI have put off for 12 years and I willbe devoting energy to those.’’

Mr Lee was not sure whether hewould try for the mayoralty againin three years’ time and he wasgoing to reflect on events beforemaking any decision.

‘‘There was definitely a loud andclear message against themuseum/theatre in Te Awamutuand the new pool in Cambridge andCouncil has to take that on board.’’

Steve Baron, who was buoyed byhis vote, said he would stand againif there was public support.

James Parlane was in no doubtabout his mayoralty bid next time,vowing to be back in three years totry again.

‘‘While the Mayor has beenreinstalled, there has been a clearmessage that the public of TeAwamutu do not want a newmuseum/theatre complex.’’

Both Mr Parlane and Mr Leepointed to the axing of incumbentTe Awamutu councillors, GrahamJull and Michael Cox, as part of thestrong anti-project message toCouncil.

Both were strong and vocalsupporters of the museum/theatreproject. Mr Cox went as far assaying at one meet the candidatesmeeting that if people did not wantthe project, then they should not

‘tick the box for Cox’.Te Awamutu Ward voters

returned two other incumbentcouncillors, Hazel Barnes (highestpolling with 2332 votes) and GeorgeSimmons(1722), while sandwichedbetween them were newcomersVern Wilson (2043) and MarcusGower (1936).

Mrs Barnes has been a sup-porter of the museum/theatre pro-ject (although in slightly morereserved fashion), while Mr Wilsonhas been openly critical of it.

Other candidates votes were:Pat Bishop (1558), Graham Jull(1475), Michael Cox (1304) andKataraina Hodge (739).

Pirongia Ward returnedincumbents Bruce Thomas (1185)and Diane Sharpe (1003) in the faceof a lively challenge from WilliamNicholl (884).

Te Awamutu Community Boardcandidates returned included Rich-ard Hurrell (2882) and Dean Taylor(2072).

Marcus Gower received 2089votes but was also elected as acouncillor so will fulfil that role.

Other successful candidateswere Bernard Westerbaan (1675)and Kellie Ellis (1550), closelytrailed by Monique Mexted (1516),with Kataraina Hodge on 806.

In Cambridge incumbent coun-cillors, Joe Scaramuzza (2518) andBarbara Taranaki (1657), werejoined by Dennis Finn (2146) andSue Milner (1525). Missing out wasincumbent Errol Newlands, ninthhighest polling with 957 votes.

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Mayor deserved winMy congratulations to Alan

Livingston for being re-elected.

You wouldn’t meet a nicerguy than Alan and he willcontinue to represent us well.

While I may not agree withAlan’s ever increasing list ofnon-core projects and rateincreases, he works hard anddeserves his win.

To those of you who votedfor me, I appreciate your con-fidence and thank you for it.

Given I have a very lowprofile in Te Awamutu andthat I ran a very frugal cam-paign, (no advertising or

billboards) my policy andapproach obviouslyresonated, given the respect-able 1212 votes I received.

It is unlikely Alan willstand again next election sothe race might very well becloser in 2013.

Whether or not I standagain will depend on publicsupport.

In the meantime I willcontinue with my work atBetter Democracy NZ. I can becontacted via email atsteve@betterdemocracy.co.nzor on 0211651882.

STEVE BARON

Realistic negative can be positiveI find it interesting that the

many valid concerns raisedabout the financial viability ofthe proposed museum/theatrecomplex are being counteredwith calls to be ‘positive’, withthe implication being, thatcriticisms are ‘negative’ andtherefore bad.

From all the informationpresented to me thus far, the

ability for anyone to continueto think positively about theproposal obviously mustdepend on a total avoidance ofthe truth about the matter!

Encouraging people toignore this so called ‘negative’information is misguided,dangerously dysfunctional anddoesn’t make the truth of theinformation any less.

An uncritical adoption to‘being positive’ and ignoringthe truth brings to mind thefairy tale ‘The Emperor’s NewClothes’.

The child in Hans ChristianAnderson’s tale told it like itwas. The positive-negativeargument is an attempt, likethe parent in the story, to shutdown the voice of reason.

There are times when criti-cism, constraining feedbackand ‘negative’ thinking isindeed ‘positive’, valuable andthe epitome of ‘forward think-ing’. Finally, if any of the aboveis to be framed by a ‘positive’thinker as ‘not being positive’,are you not being judgmentaland therefore ‘negative’?

JULIE MEAGHER

Councillors strong contributorsI would like to publicly

acknowledge the contri-bution that former council-lors Graham Jull andMichael Cox have made tothe Waipa Council.

They will be a great losswithin the Council chamberand the new elected council-lors for Te Awamutu willhave some hard work to do tocome up to their standards.

Graham Jull was an excel-lent chair of committee andMichael Cox, with hisaccountancy expertise, con-tributed to the financial side.

Both worked hard for TeAwamutu with the mainstreet upgrades, Walk ofFame and a concept only for anew museum. Together theycontributed to the whole ofthe Waipa District. As a

councillor elected to the Wai-pa District, you do not workfor your own area but for thebenefit of the whole of WaipaDistrict and the loss of thesetwo conscientious Te Awa-mutu people looking for thebest for the community willbe missed.

DIANE SHARPE(Waipa District councillor

– Pirongia Ward)

Superb serviceI recently moved back to Te

Awamutu after spending 20 yearsin Hamilton and the Wellingtonarea. I have been very impressedwith the attitude of Te Awamutubusinesses and services; prompt,courteous service and a niceamount of interest in the individ-ual. The businesses I dealt withhave all represented the best ofsmall town service.

KATHY ANSO

Should’ve asked publicI note that some of the people

have made their wishes clearregarding a new museum.

Crs Cox, Jull, Lee, Newlandsand others could have asked thepublic properly if they wantedit before wasting money on thisproject. Now they have paid theultimate price. Gone. Otherreturning councillors would dowell to heed the warning.

With two new councillorsfor Te Awamutu Ward, we havehalf a chance to get a message toCouncil that at present, untilthe Events Centre is paid offand the library is required toextend its hours, there is nospare cash for a new museum

and it should return to the listof projects contemplated butnot funded.

Readers should be advisedthat there is still a resolution onthe Council books that suggeststhat the project is to continue, atime line is in place, fundingmodels have been proposed andthe CEO has been directed torefine or change these andthere is supposed to be con-sultation, however there will beno referendum.

WDC should note the Com-monwealth Games venues inIndia. They built it and nobodycame to watch.

JAMES PARLANE

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TC121010CA03STREET collection co-ordinator Verna Hollobon (centre with pink boa) and volunteers Petsy Ralphand Miriam Wallace (at table) are surrounded by staff from The Warehouse including Jan Wise (leftwith pink ribbon hat and teddy bear), Kaylene Grimshaw, Lovey Turner, Sonia Bartley, BabakPaymani, David Mills, Brendon O’Byrne and Nick Loomas.

TC121010CA02LEFT: Street collectors DarylRitsema and her mother HayleyRitsema (sister of breast cancersurvivor Glenda Rhodes who fea-tured on the front of the Courier lastweek) hit the streets.

TC121010CA04ALTRUSA members Joan McManus (left) and Beth Richardson chat withSue Falconer as she makes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Day appeal.

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‘‘A big thanks goesto everyone whosupported the annualappeal as part of BreastCancer Action Month.

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Awards presented at Centennial Dinner

TC121010DT02(Above right) NEW ZEA-LAND Brass BandsAssociation presidentDianne Smeehuyzen pre-sents the Te AwamutuBrass 25 year certificate toColin Robertson.

TC121010DT03(Above left) AUXILIARYBand conductor SteveDerbyshire presents theattendance award to — hisdad Wally.

TC121010DT05(Right) LONGEST servingTe Awamutu Brass playerDavid Haberfield, and hiswife Fay, cut the centenarycake.

121010DT04(Left) PROUD PRESIDENT:Te Awamutu Brass presi-dent John Pye displays theBBANZ 100 Year Certificatepresented by nationalpresident DianneSmeehuyzen.

Te Awamutu Brasscombined the CentennialDinner with this year’s BandAwards, and also receivedtributes on ‘a job well done’over 100 years.

The tributes came in per-son from Waipa Mayor AlanLivingston, who attendedwith his wife Janet, NewZealand Brass BandsAssociation presidentDianne Smeehuyzen, NZBBAcommittee member and Wai-kato Brass Bands Associa-tion president Robert Wilsonand Moree Brass band con-ductor Marty Roberts.

Te Awamutu Brass presi-dent John Pye acknowledgedit was quite an achievementfor a town the size of TeAwamutu to have a brassband celebrating its centen-ary.

In fact he pointed out TeAwamutu was strong enoughto have two bands whenmany others in New Zealandhad folded.

He paid tribute to all themembers, past and present,and made special mention ofthe numerous banding famil-ies who had been part of theorganisation over many gen-erations.

Mr Pye said the support ofthe community was a hugefactor in their longevity andsuccess.

He, and MayorLivingston, made mention ofthe coverage afforded by theTe Awamutu Courier for suchevents as the Centenary, andover many years, which con-tributed to that success.

In welcoming all theguests to the event, Mr Pyesays bandspeople and thepublic of Te Awamutu especi-ally appreciated the efforts ofthose who had travelled from

our twin town Moree.That sentiment was ech-

oed by Mr Roberts when hespoke during the evening.

With an ‘Aussie gidday’Mr Roberts began his speech,and said it was a privilege tobe able to present a certifi-cate on behalf of, and signedby, all members of the MoreeBrass Band to acknowledgethe 100 years and the specialbond between the two organ-isations.

BAND AWARDSService Awards were pre-

sented by Te AwamutuBrass’ longest servingplayer David Haberfield.

Three year certificates,Auxiliary Band: JessicaHaycock, Richard Yarndley,Jenny Yarndley. SeniorBand: Oliver Plowright,Hamish Annan, JaydenMatchitt.

10 year certificates: SarahRobertson, CharlotteVerstappen.

20 year certificate:Angela Duncan.

25 year awards: John Pyeand Colin Robertson.

Auxiliary Band Awards:Most improved; JennyYarndley and RichardYarndley, Attendance;Hannah Airey, Joyce Airey,David Hiscock, WallyDerbyshire.

Senior Band Awards:Most improved; AlexTowers, Attendance;Pauline Allen.

John Underhill MemorialTrophy, Denise Wilson.

Youth General Excel-lence Award, Sarah Robert-son.

Special Award, FraserRobertson.See Life membership forbrass banding couple,page 8.

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TC121010SP06TE AWAMUTU St John station manager Pauline Austin took many photos, including this one which features a damagedbuilding on Montreal Street, following the Canterbury earthquake.

After spending two weeksworking in Christchurch fol-lowing the Canterbury earth-quake, St John advancedparamedic Pauline Austinrecognises the need to be pre-pared for an emergency.

‘‘It was an invaluable experi-ence and I have learnt a lotabout disaster planning. Weshould never be complacentabout the possibility of anatural disaster occuring inour own area.

‘The damage to the infra-structure and the huge numberof people the quake affected willtake years for Christchurch torecover from.

‘‘It is important that wemake a plan for ourselves andour families and have emer-gency survival items set aside.

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like water, food, torches, gasbottles, barbecues and genera-tors sold out immediately.’’

Mrs Austin spent two hecticweeks based in Christchurchwhere she was initially work-ing in the Addington RacewayWelfare Centre as a nurse/advanced paramedic co-ordinator for 12 hour shifts.

‘‘Although most of theinjuries were relatively minor,some were more serious withpatients suffering injuries frombeing hit by falling debris.

‘‘We also dealt with stressand distribution of medication.When that centre closed I wasdeployed to the Wigram ambu-lance station to work on-call asan advanced paramedic.’’

When she returned to theWaikato Mrs Austin foundflooding and damage from

recent storms.‘‘The need to be prepared for

disasters certainly sunk in. Iencourage all local people tovisit www.getthru.govt.nz toget further advice on how wecan prepare ourselves.’’

On a local front Mrs Austinsays the Te Awamutu ambu-lance station has beenextremely busy — averaging 72jobs per week.

‘‘We have been lucky to havemembers from Otorohanga,Cambridge and Hamilton sup-port our callouts.

But we desperately needmore local volunteers from ourown community.

‘‘If anyone is interested inbecoming a volunteer pleasecall in to the Te Awamutustation or visitwww.stjohn.org.nz’’

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Couple honoured forband contributions

TC121010DT01NEW Te Awamutu Brass life members Steve and Denise Wilson.

A highlight of the TeAwamutu Brass Cen-tenary Dinner andAwards Evening wasbestowing life member-ship on hardworkingmembers, husband andwife Steve and DeniseWilson.

In making the pre-sentation, presidentJohn Pye credited thecouple with being thebackbone of the organ-isation of what wasproving to be an excel-lent Centennial Week-end, on top of beingoutstanding band mem-bers and contributors.

It was also noted thatthe couple’s sons werealso successful playingmembers of Te Awa-mutu Brass.

Mr Wilson joined theband in 1983 and hasplayed Eb bass, bari-tone and is now on theeuphonium.

He served on manycommittee positionsand is regarded as aloyal and hardworkingband member.

Mrs Wilson becamepart of Te AwamutuBrass in 1992 and sheplays tenor horn forboth bands.

Her organisationalskills have been been tothe fore and she hasserved as librarian,president and is the cur-

rent vice president.She is an expert at

completing grantapplications for theband.

Mr Pye says as ateam and individuallythe Wilsons are highlydeserving of Life Mem-bership.

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TC121010CA05EMPLOYEE of the Month — Michele Lowe from GreatGarden Workz.

People4Success and the Te Awamutu Cham-ber of Commerce award Employee of theMonth to Michele Lowe from Great GardenWorkz.

Mrs Lowe has worked as a gardener forGreat Garden Workz for over a year.

Business owner, Tess Smith, says Michelewillingly undertakes a range of gardeningtasks and is highly competent at hedgetrimming and rose pruning.

‘‘Nothing is a problem. She is happy to workthroughout the greater Waikato area that wecover and she steps in when needed,’’ she says.

‘‘She communicates well with us, other staffand our customers. Customers often tell us sheis friendly, easy to talk to and they arecomplimentary about the quality of her work.’’

Mrs Smith adds that Michele takes theirmotto — Weeds out roots ‘n’ all — veryseriously.

Nominations for the People4Success and TeAwamutu Chamber of Commerce Employee ofthe Month close at the end of every month andnominating high performing employees is agreat way for employers to recognise the vitalcontribution their employees make to theirbusinesses in Te Awamutu.

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It’s all about youOrganisers of Te Awamutu Women’s Refuge ‘It’s

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‘‘Sadly, we have not had a lot of women takingadvantage of the excellent weekly speakers, butwe’re hoping for more for the last six weeks,’’ saysspokesperson Ann.

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TC121010DT06FREEMAN Home resident Spence Gatton has aspecial reason to watch the CommonwealthGames — he has two grandsons in the wrestlingteam. He says it takes a bit of channel surfingthough to find what you want to watch.

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Spence Gatton has always enjoyed his sport, butlately he is watching more than usual trying to seefamily in action at the Commonwealth Games.

Mr Gatton’s big screen TV dominates his roomin Freeman Home, more to do with failing eyesightthan anything else, and it has been doing overtimefor the past week.

His grandsons are wrestlers Nick Lane, nowfrom Wellington who competes in the under 120kgclass, and Hamilton’s Aaron Quinlan who is in theunder 96kg.

Quinn was the wrestling team’s main medalhope, but was out after losing his first bout in whatis being described as a gutsy performance.

Although the 36-year-old went down 9-1 to SouthAfrican Etienne van Huyssteen, it was amazing heeven made the fight after suffering a bad eye injuryin training with Kiwi teammate Andrei Paulet.

Lane started better, with a win, but then wentdown to Gold medalist Arjan Bhullar of Canada inhis semi-final.

He started well in his repechage semi-finalagainst Hugues Onanena of Cameroon, but fellshort 1-4 to the eventual Bronze medal winner.

Mr Gatton says there has been some good sportat the Games, but like most Kiwis is disappointedat the lack of medals.

He has always enjoyed wrestling, but not theprofessional stuff which he thinks is ‘a bit of ahave’.

He recalls first going to wrestling in theStratford Town Hall, where his father was on thedoor, as a teenager and has enjoyed the traditionalform of the sport ever since.

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TC121010CT01ROBBIE MATHEWS pictured playing for Te AwamutuSports at Gallagher Hockey Centre, Hamilton, coachedthe side to Waikato premier grade glory this season.

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One of five New ZealandMasters representatives inthe side, Kelly Rowlingsonscored twice for a 2-0 victory.

A classic Robbie Mathewsfeed saw Rowlingson attackthe back line and slot the ballin behind the keeper to openthe scoring.

Mathews also sparked TeAwamutu’s second goal —but it was Rowlingson’sdetermination to get to therebound, leaping over thekeeper, that secured the vic-tory and her player of the dayaccolade.

Finishing the season asWaikato champions helpedcushion the disappointmentof finishing fourth in theWaikato, Bay of Plenty andCounties Inter-City competi-tion earlier in the season.

Te Awamutu Sports hadplayed outstandingly in theirInter-City semi-final loss toOtumoetai, fully extendingthe Bay side, then werepipped on strokes by Rotoruain the playoff for third andfourth after the game hadended 1-1 in ordinary time.

Credit must go to RachelFalconer, captain of the Wai-kato premier women’s cham-

pion side, for turning theirseason around after losingsome of their senior playersand coach in the first fivegames.

Falconer pulled the teamtogether, with help fromsome senior heads, andMathews took over some ofthe coaching.

Mathews has been a greatservant of New Zealand andWaikato hockey.

The former internationalmidfielder is still the BlackSticks longest serving player,having represented hercountry for 15 years from1985 to 2000. She was the firstBlack Sticks player to reachthe 150 games milestone andhad 157 caps in all.

She was selected in thisyear’s New Zealand Mastersover 35 team to Australia(she is also eligible for theover 40’s and over 45’s) butwas unavailable.

Mathews did feature inthe Midlands side that placedthird in the national provin-cial league.

Midlands had a gut-wrenching loss to Aucklandin the semi-finals, beaten byan extra time golden goal,then upset previouslyunbeaten Canterbury 4-2 inthe playoff for third/fourth.

‘‘Te Awamutu Sports issuch a good club to play for,’’says Mathews.

‘‘The club is always look-ing to nurture young players,we’ve got a good balance ofold heads and youthfulexuberance.’’

Falconer says with thefeeder team showing ‘enorm-ous potential’, the futurelooks bright for Te Awamutu

women’s hockey.The club’s reserve team,

full of up-and-coming playersand coached by Jane Stokes,won the Waikato second div-ision championship trophyfor an unprecedented 13thtime — beating Fraser Tech3-2 in the final.

The game was wonthrough an outstanding teamperformance, full of dynamicpassing.

Goal scorers were AnnaBilling, with a classy reversestick shot, and the talentedNgahinapouri McLeansiblings, Maddie and Neive,

from penalty corners.Maddie was player of the day.

Five Te Awamutu Sportsplayers featured in tri-umphant New Zealand Mas-ters teams in the test seriesacross the Tasman againstAustralia.

Jo Greenwood, KellyRowlingson and NickyPearce were members of thevictorious over 35’s Kiwiteam, while Helen Currie andWendy Mackay helped theover 45’s team win theirseries on superior goal differ-ence after recording a win,loss and draw.

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Super squash performanceTe Awamutu C graders among best in country

TC121010CT02WAIKATO regional C grade champions Te Awamutu on their return from the national super championships in Palmerston North,from left, Jo Armstrong, Yvonne Collins, Michelle Strawbridge, Alison Tuck, Di Johnston, Nicky Timmo, Phillipa Gray.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu can boast having the fourthbest C grade ladies’ squash team in thecountry.

And with an ounce of luck, the sevenstrong team could have returned home fromthe national C grade super championshipsin Palmerston North with a podium placing.

They were pipped three matches to twoby Mangakahia from Northland in the playoffs after being on level terms at 2-all.

Regional champion teams from through-out New Zealand vied for the title of nationalC grade champions.

First up Te Awamutu lost 3/2 to Te Puke— a young, fit team who went on to win thenational title.

Stung by the narrow loss, Te Awamututook their frustration out on Otago Univers-ity, thrashing the students 5/0.

Di Johnston played well to beat localJenna Knight who was a playing for the

Varsity team.Te Awamutu’s hot form continued in

rounds two and three, dealing to Khandallah(Wellington) and Rangitikei (CentralDistricts) both by 4/1 margins, to put themin the play off against Mangakahia.

Nicky Timmo, Jo Armstrong and PhillipaGray were exhausted before taking the courtdue to playing in all four previous matches.

Armstrong and Timmo dug deep one lasttime, pulling off ‘incredible’ wins to puttheir team in a 2-all position.

Te Awamutu’s wonderful run in both theWaikato regional and national super cham-pionships ended with the Northlanderstaking out the fifth and deciding match towin 3/2.

The fourth best C grade team in thecountry, Te Awamutu had beaten Te Rapa4/1, Leamington 4/1 and Hamilton 3/2 tobecome Waikato super champions.

The team of Yvonne Collins, NickyTimmo, Jo Armstrong, Alison Tuck,

Phillipa Gray, Di Johnston and MichelleStrawbridge then found out what coach RossCollins meant by ‘real training’ for the nextcouple of months preparing for the nationalsuper championships.

Those extra ‘hard yards’ training provedwell worthwhile.

‘‘It was a great team effort getting fourth,there were some outstanding personalachievements, but we all felt that thepossibility of a national title was within ourgrasp — here’s hoping next year,’’ sayscoach Collins.

Armstrong went through the nationalsunbeaten, winning all her five matches,while Timmo had four wins and one loss.They have both subsequently been promotedto B grade, along with team-mate YvonneCollins, mother of Armstrong and wife of theteam coach.

The team wishes to publicly thank theirsponsors for helping them get to thenationals.

Bowls in full swing at TA, KihikihiMiles Purser beat John Byett

24-11 in the final of the men’shandicap singles at Te AwamutuBowling Club.

Purser took full advantage ofhis four shots start, winning 12ends to Byett’s six.

Byett managed to eliminateMurray Wilson, who also had afour shot start, in the semi-finalsbut never really threatened to

overhaul Purser.Les Ashby had a three shot

start in his semi-final againstPurser, but was beaten 21-9 bythe eventual winner.

Twenty teams competed inthe Southern Cross BuildingSociety sponsored tournament,won on a countback by B. Flet-cher’s Frankton Junction teamwith four wins and plus 35

points differential.The runners-up were the host

club’s team of Ian Taylor, DorisMackey and Louise Hohaia withfour wins and plus 20.

Kihikihi Bowling Club’sopening day progressive tourna-ment was reduced to threegames because of the inclementweather.

The tournament, well

patronised by visitors from TeAwamutu, Pirongia andOhaupo, was won by the MervMaddren skipped team of DotAnderson, B. Baxter and B.Pollard.

Kihikihi’s Mrs Richards But-tons tourney winners were KenMorriss (s), Ngaire Ramage,Nina Thomson and KenHancock.

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DIANA DOBSON PHOTOA WORLD away from home ... Te Awamutu’s Ron Guest (centre) withAmerican Jan Huff and Guatemalan Scarlet De Rodas, who are also FEIstewards, at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.

BY DIANA DOBSON

Organisers of the justcompleted 2010 WorldEquestrian Games hadevery reason to feel theywere being watched...because they most defin-itely were.

One of those keen tolearn everything hecould about what goeson behind the scenes ofsuch a high-rankingevent was TeAwamutu’s own RonGuest.

He was at the gamesas a volunteer. Theretired farmer is an FEIsteward and was taskedwith overseeing thetraining tracks. It sawhim heading out aroundthe 10km plus loop fiveto six times a day on golfcarts.

Volunteers werehosted while at thegames and somereceived a contributiontowards their travel, butit was more a labour oflove. He was one of anumber of Kiwis whomade the trip to be partof such an experience.

It was Guest’s firstworld games, but he hasbeen on the ground juryat top internationalevents in Malaysia andAustralia.

“I hope to take backwhat I have learnedhere and make sure wemeet or exceed some ofthose standards at ourevents at home,” hesays. “There is such abuzz here.”

And it’s been likethat since he arrived.He’s one of hundreds

staying in a 15-acre RVpark and they get ashuttle to and from thegrounds. It’s completewith a restaurant, barand all the extras.

“It’s all been so pro-fessionally run outhere,” he says.

Guest also spentsome time manning thegates in and out of thestable area.

“We sit here and seeso many top gradehorses go by – it’sincredible.”

He’s a bit disap-

pointed not to be able tostay for the carriagedriving section of thegames, but will bewinging his way homewhen that’s underway.

He and wife Beth,also a former endurancecompetitor, live on a60-acre lifestyle block atPukeatua where they dohorse agistment, breedalpacas and hosthomestays. DaughterNatasha is not long backinto competitive endur-ance after a bit of abreak.

The World Eques-trian Games werehosted in Lexington,Kentucky, with NewZealand represented inshowjumping andeventing as well asendurance.

It is the first time thegames have been heldoutside of Europe andattracted more than 800riders from 58countries. It is the larg-est ever World Gamesand is expected to beworth around $US150million to the economy.

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Sinclair off to hotstart in America

CFPLAURA SINCLAIR out in front racing in New Yorklast year.

Te Awamutu teen-ager Laura Sinclair hasmade a hot start to hersecond year at GeorgeMason University inFairfax, Virginia.

After a couple ofmonths of base trainingback home during win-ter and a win in theTaupo Half Marathon,Sinclair returned to theheat of late summer inAmerica and the start oftheir cross countryseason.

In her first run shefinished third in 18minutes 11 seconds over5km at Mt St Mary’s inMaryland, followed by astunning win at theDelaware Invitationalin Newark, Delaware,setting a new record forthe 5km course of 17m41s. She won by a mass-ive 40 seconds.

To add icing to thecake, she was namedConference ‘Athlete ofthe Week’ for her effort.

Then, on her ‘home’course, Sinclair backedup with another win,this time over 6km witha huge personal best,recording 20m 46s.

This time wouldhave been good enoughfor a Top 10 finish at theregional finals last year.She led her team to ateams win as well.

Each of these raceshas been against differ-ent groups of Universi-ties from a number ofStates, including LamarUniversity in Texas atthe latest meeting.

Her former coach inNew Zealand, MurrayGreen says it is great

that Laura is now win-ning races after years ofstrong performancesback home where shewas often the brides-maid rather than thebride, especially at anational level.

He says Laura wasespecially happy withher latest win as the restof George Mason Uni-versity track and fieldteam were there to sup-port her, as were theother cross country

members of their team.Sinclair’s next race

is at her ConferenceChampionships whereshe is hoping for strongpersonal and team per-formances before head-ing to the Regionalfinals.

Despite racingagainst third and fourthyear students, Greenrates Laura a bigchance to feature highlyin these events in hercurrent form.

Bikes bounce back

TC121010SP19JAMIE MOOHAN pulling a wheelie during the bike training camp atMcDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway.

Last year saw thereturn of solo bikes toMcDonld’s KihikihiSpeedway on their owndedicated track.

Geoffrey Boxellreports that it is a longtime since the glory daysof the 1950s, 60s and 70swhen, spearheaded bythe legendary IvanMauger, Barry Briggsand Ronnie Moore, NewZealand was the world’sNo. 1 solo bike nation.

As part of SpeedwayNew Zealand’s drive torevitalise the sport,training camps havebeen organised in boththe North Island andSouth Island.

Recently 16 young up-and-coming riders andfour trainers receivedcoaching from six timesnational champion,Jason Bunyan at Kihi-kihi track.

Those aged nine to 15spent most of their timeon the two smaller train-ing tracks, while theolder riders wentthrough their paces onthe full sized track.

In addition to tracktime, the riders andtrainers were giventalks on sports health,attitude, sponsorshipand other topics fromfive-times nationalmidget car championGraham Standing andsports health expertAndy Patterson.

Bunyan commentedthat he was amazed atthe progress all theriders had made in sucha short time.

Anyone interested inracing speedway bikescontact Grant Grahamgrant.graham@xtra.co-.nz

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DeathsSHAILERFrank James Hilton.On October 7, 2010 atSan Michele Hospital,in his 90th year,precious dearly lovedhusband and bestfriend of Mary for 62years. Loved fatherand father-in-law ofSteve and Dianne(Otorohanga), Charlieand Dianna(Ngahinapouri). Lovedgrandad of Mark andKim (Matamata),Linda and Jared Otto(Auckland), Keith andAnnette (Otorohanga),Gavin and Anna(Ngahinapouri),Raewyn and DavidHallett(Ngahinapouri),Carolyn and WayneAnnand (London) andthe late Ruve.̀ Greatgrandad of James,Emma, Leah, Ben, Evaand Bella.

"At home withthe Lord"

A celebration ofFrank’s life will beheld at St BridesAnglican Church, 54Haerehuka Street,Otorohanga onTuesday, October 12 at11.00am. The funeralthen leaving for theOtorohanga PublicCemetery. —

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We are searching for a wonderful woman, who would be willing to become our egg donor to help us fulfi l our dreams of becoming parents. We are a dairy farming couple with strong family values, and a very large supportive extended family. We are also very sports orientated and have a love of the outdoors. If you are a healthy woman under the age of 36, who has completed having a family and would like to help us - please contact us and quote the reference below.

Lost and FoundLOST - dog, Te Kawa, bullcattle X, male, orangeand white - if anyone hasseen him or seen himbeing picked up. Phone871-1560 or (021) 065-8500.

LOST - two calf covers.Phone (027) 436-4104.

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

Church Services

Move Of GodMinistries

"HEALING MEETINGS"Wednesdays and

Thursdays,8.30pm, at Scout Hall

All Welcome

Meetings

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GENERAL MEETINGMonday, October 25, 2010Napinapi Marae - 10.00am

AGENDA Karakia - Mihi Apologies Minutes/Matters Arising Correspondence - In/Out Financial Report Nomination for Election/Replacement of Trustees Nomination for Election/Re-Election of Executives General Business Closure

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WAIPA RACING CLUB (INC.)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 95th Annual General Meeting of the above club will be held in the King

Country Lounge, Te Awamutu Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu

on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7.30pm.

Nomination for the positions of Committee (fi ve)Close with the Secretary

Waipa Racing Club, PO Box 181, Te Awamutu

at 4.00pm on Tuesday, October 26, 2010on the prescribed form available

from the secretary’s offi ce.

EB Thomson

Secretary

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Senior A & B TeamsSenior A & B Teams2011 Season2011 Season

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APPLICATIONSFOR 2011 COACHES

AND MANAGERSFOR ALL GRADES

Please apply inwriting with relevant

Coaching/Management Levels and Skills

To: Te AwamutuCollege Netball

c/- PO Box 369Te Awamutu 3840

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Rugby require coaches

for 2011 Rep teams

Year 5, Year 6,

Bowers Cup and

Gwynne Shield Teams.

Under 45’s,

McKenzie Cup

Written applications to:

Te Awamutu Junior

Management Board,

2 Blundell Place,

Te Awamutu

By October 22, 2010

COACHES

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Fridays, October 29 - November 19, 2010

Entry forms available from Deb Pitcon

at Nigel Pitcon Auto, 90 Market Street,

Te Awamutu

Limited to the fi rst 18 paid teams - 4 players per nightMust pay entry fee of $40 per team with entry form

Entries close : Friday, October 22, 2010Any queries phone Debbie Bannister 027 200 0636

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Timber hut approx 6.0m x 4.0m building on skids, 2.4m stud ply interior, coloursteel roof, ply and half log extension cladding. To view please call Keith Norris 871-5187 during working

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Puahue School has places available for out of zone students for 2011.Enrolment periods will be held next year to allow available places to be fi lled. Please contact the school offi ce on 872 1838 to receive an expression of interest form with the details of the enrolment periods. For those wishing to begin at Puahue School at the start of term 1, 2011 expressions of interest must be returned to the school by 3pm, Friday 12th November 2010.

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HELP!WE need even more woolfor our brilliant knittershelping with OperationCover Up, if you havesome spare, please drop itin at the Te AwamutuCourier Office, 336Alexandra Street.

Stock Auctions

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Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142

Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063

TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALEThursday, October 14, 11.00am start

Location:Te Awamutu SaleyardsPaterangi Road, Te Awamutu

Sale Comprising:11.00am Prime & Boners10 Fat Cattle

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Store Cattle10 2 yr str & heifers

30 ylg beef x strs & heifers

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12.00 noon Sheep & Calves300 Four day calves

20 Prime Lambs

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12.00 Dairies 20 High BW empty cows20 I/C Budget cows

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Livestock & Poultry

FERTILE eggs, OrpingtonWyanclotte and Ancona.Phone (07) 872-2886.

Livestock & Poultry

ANTIBIOTICREJECT milk wanted.Phone Farrelly CalfRearing 871-5075 or text(021) 723-048.

For Sale

TRAMPOLINELARGE family size, heavyduty mat, with pads, $150.Phone 871-9322.

PetsPUPPIE, chinese hairless,male, five months old,with accessories, $500ono. Phone (027) 406-7451.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

WANTED all surplusmilk, cash paid on pickup. Ring Michael (027)281-8931.

For Sale Under $50

14 inch NEC TV for sale$49.90. Phone (027)392-3297.CANE basket, largehandle and two lids, $15.Phone 870-1840.CASCADE vacuumcleaner, good workingorder $40. Phone 870-1080.LOCAL college seniorblouse, size 14, $20. Phone(021) 682-583.MCGRAW Hill dictonaryof Art, five volumes, $35.Phone 870-2327.MIRROR gilt framed 48"Lx 15"W, $40. Phone870-2522.NEW sunglasses,Bluetooth MP3, FMradio, accessories $45.Phone (021) 0244-1341.PANASONIC microwave,$10. Phone 871-4203.SEEDER, manual onshoulder, good order $49ono. Phone 871-3848.SHEEP manure $6 perbag, delivered $7. Phone871-4887.SINGLE bed, metal frameand slats, used, $20.Phone 871-3394.SINGLE bed, paddedheadboard, $25. Phone871-6318.THREE seater gardenswing, no canopy $40.Phone 871-7510.UTE tool and spadesshovel, 1620x500,waterproof $35. Phone870-2641.

Cars for SalePEUGEOT 2000 HDITurbo diesel 1996cc,WOF, rego, excellentcondition inside and out,serviced regularly,climate air, alloys, CD,towbar, high kms, $5750.Phone (07) 873-8654.

Caravans\Motorhomes& Trailers

CAMPER, Ford Transit1999, auto, diesel 230 colt,two birth, self contained,with toilet, shower, 12volt fridge, two burnerhob with grill, hot waterboiler, 230/12V solarpower, two new batteries,new front tyres, runswell, $29,500. Phone871-7385/(027) 278-7318.

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04 Honda 350 quad, $5000.Phone (021) 272-1221.09 Honda CRF 230, $5200.Phone (021) 272-1221.

Vehicles Wanted

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MEETING

October 18The Lounge

Alma BrotherhoodCourt

28 Herbert StreetKihikihi

Trust Meeting 11.00amResidents Meeting

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AGENDA• Election of Offi cers• General Business• Confi rmation of New Constitution

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Vehicles Wanted

FLATMATE required toshare with one other,prefer mature, working,non smoker, clean andtidy, in Ohaupo area.Phone Phil (021) 744-551.

Property WantedLEASE land wanted, 10-20acres, must have goodwater supply, can beloading race if need be,dairies only. Phone (07)823-8274.

To LetGRANNY flat, suit oneperson, non-smoker, $140p/wk includes power, TePahu. Phone (07) 825-9807evenings.

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LAWNMOWING, goodrates. Phone Dave871-6112.

Property & HomeMaintenance

GASFULL gas servicing andinstallation service. CallPratts today. 870-5020.

Hire Services

7743152AA

Container Hire & Sales LtdSecure Cost Effective Storage Solutions

Refrigerated Containers

www.chsham.co.nzLocally Owned and Operated

Phone (0800) 999-786 Fax (07) 847-2473PO Box 15569 Dinsdale Hamilton

Email sales@chsham.co.nz

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MEATEATERHOMEKILLS LTD

Killingand ProcessingPhone 871-9995

DRAINAGENo job too bigor too small -

WE DO IT ALL!Phone 870-6244 or

Colin (027) 498-9022

BOBCATBOBCAT

027 515 6519027 515 651907 871 197107 871 1971

Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

TrevorPeters

OperatorOwner

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G & J BuildersQualifi ed builder available for your building projects.

Phone Grant(021) 328-159

C C EnterprisesExperienced painter

available.Phone Chris

(027) 571-3240

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Phone Steve Slater021 069 9495

SLATES HANDYMAN SERVICES

• Spider/Fly treatment• House Washing• Gutter Cleaning• Roof Maintenance

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Moss/Mould Treatmenton a standard house (250m²)

$195 incl comes witha 2 year warranty!

SpecialSpecial

onlyonly

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MOSS, ALGAE,LICHEN TREATMENT

Johnny NelsonJohnny Nelson (027) 476-3347

or 871-7389

Low Pressure HousewashColorsteel roofsRoof spray, Tiles and Decromastic roofsRotary clean, pavers,driveways and footpathsCommercial buildings

CHIMNEY, clean, repairs,parts. Phone AndrewTaylor, 871-5351 or871-4244.

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

CAR PROBLEMSHOW convenient is this?Tyre and Tune Centretyres, WOF, servicing, allmechanical work underone roof, 21 Bond Road.Phone 871-3267.

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Mechanical repairsMechanical repairsand Servicing and Servicing

WOF WOFand Tyresand Tyres

Ph 871-7251Ph 871-7251

JOHN DIXONJOHN DIXON MOTORSMOTORS

PLUMBINGAFFORDABLE

RATESPhone Colin

(027) 498-9022or 870-6244 anytime

Rob’s RuralFencing

For farm, equine and lifestyle blocks

PH 870-2232(021) 724-516

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Merchandiser PositionHeyden Farms Ltd42 Vospers Rd, RD2, Putaruru.

We are looking for a Merchandiser to merchandise our product in a local supermarket. The person we seek must be honest, reliable, reasonably fi t, able to work weekends, have a genuine customer focus, and be able to portray a positive company image.

If you are this person, please apply in writing, stating previous work experience. Include referees / references to:

Applications close Friday 26th October

MERCHANDISER

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Waitomo Caves Hotel is looking to employ a multi talented person to join our small dedicated team. Your main responsibility will be breakfast chef, however you may also be asked to help out at other times during busy periods, and fi ll in on the Chefs days off. Experience in catering would be an advantage as you will also be required to cook for conferences of up to 30 people.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:• A positive “can do” attitude• Great attention to detail• Work well under pressure• Previous hotel and or hospitality experience

Single live in accommodation is available in our staff quarters.

If you think you are the right person for this role, please email your CV to:denise.king@xtra.co.nz or phone 07 878 8204

CHEF/COOK

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Previous Cafe/Restaurant experience essential, Bar Managers preferable,reliability and personality a must.

You need to have a great work ethic,be prepared for some busy shifts and be happy to work day, evening and weekend shifts (but not every week!).

Please contact Abi on (07) 878-6674 or (021) 0277-1499.

We are a great tight-knit team looking for someone to join us and help continue to make HUHU a success.

For the right candidate, this position would start immediately to allow training.

We are looking for someone to fi ll a Senior Front of House role at our busy cafe in Waitomo.

EXPERIENCEDBAKER

Required forFresh ChoiceTe Awamutu

39 Rewi StreetMust have at least three years work experience as a

baker and a suitable qualifi cation.

Applicant must be prepared to work

early morning shifts.Contact 871-3086

Applications closeTuesday, October 19

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BUILDERBUILDERWANTEDWANTED

Career opportunity exists for experienced builder to join our fi rm. Working from Otorohanga.

PHONE TODD ORMSBY027 554 8248

GOLFERS wanted -Stewart Alexander GolfClub (Te Awamutu) areoffering a once only 17month full playingmembership for only $250(October 2010-February2012). For further detailscontact Peter Way (027)474-6942.

1) Experience in farm drainage and earthmoving.2) The ability to work unsupervised.3) Attention to detail, accurate docket work, good communication skills and a positive attitude.4) The ability to drive a truck and trailer, grader or bulldozer would be an advantage.

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team.

Our Company services Te Awamutu, Cambridge,Otorohanga and surrounding districts.

The person we are seeking should possess the following:

If this sounds like you, please apply to:Charles Sicely, Operations ManagerPhone 870-6610 or (027) 220-1417

EXCAVATOREXCAVATOROPERATOROPERATOR

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AEXCAVATOR OPERATOR - FULL TIMECASUAL LABOURER

If you are competent, experienced in the ruraland civil sectors and willing to work then call:

Corboy Earthmovers LtdPhone: 871-1803

Our leading Contracting company has two positions available

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OFFICEOFFICEADMINISTRATORADMINISTRATOR

Our purpose at the Redoubt Bar & Eatery is to make your day better.

We are ambitious, dynamic award winning bar and eatery and need someone to take care of the books.10 -15 hours a week.If you want to better yourself and be part of this team,send in your current CV including your favourite recipe to:

Redoubt Bar and Eatery, Attention: Bridie,423 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutuor email: redoubtta@yahoo.co.nz

DOMESTIC/COMMERCIALcleaner required, musthave clean drivers licence,floor buffing required.Phone 871-3309.

EXPERIENCEDCHEF

Must beenthusiastic and

still love food!

Phone(021) 044-8105

Career Training

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A HAIRDRESSING Career?Start February 01, 2011Certifi cate in Foundation Hair Skills36 weeks School holidaysStudent loans and allowances availableWaikato School of Hairdressing Ltd

“Best Practise Quality Mark Status”Phone: (07) 838-3744Text: ‘Foundation’ your name and address to(027) 273-7378

Childcare

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IN-HOME CHILDCARE SPACES AVAILABLE .....

Phone 0800 936 878

Experienced In-Home Educators available to start

care immediately.

Childcare

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Kids at Home has a wonderful educator who has a space available to look after your child in the home.Highly experienced and compassionate, this educator will add a valuable dimension to your child’s learning and development.

Contact Sharon at Kids at Homeon 871-7673

Trade Services

Employment Vacancies

BAR POSITIONOur main purpose is to make your day better.The Redoubt is an award winning, busy, expanding and dynamic workplace. Do you strive to make yourself better?

We are currently looking for competent and hardworking bar person, with a passion forthe hospitality industry, to join our team.

Willing to provide training for the right individual.

If you enjoy working with people, developing your hospitality knowledge, and working a variety of hours forward your CV with your favourite recipe:

The Redoubt Bar and EateryATTENTION : Bridie

Corner Rewi and Alexander StreetTe Awamutu

email : redoubtta@yahoo.co.nz7759412AA

Employment Vacancies

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FENCINGFARM - Residential -Lifestyle, for all yourfencing requirements,experience and qualityguaranteed. Phone (07)827-1849 or mobile (027)473-0001.

TWO shed hands, Rousiewanted, for main shear -start November till end ofJanuary. Phone (027)440-1084.

Employment Wanted

Need help?Phone: (07) 871-3176

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICESThe Te Awamutu Courier (the “Company”)

accepts all advertisements and notices

(“advertisements”) for publication in the Te

Awamutu Courier on the following conditions

(which are subject to the Consumer

Guarantees Act 1993): (a) the liability of the

Company (including the Company’s offi cers,

employees and agents) to the Advertiser

or any person for loss ore damage arising

directly or indirectly from any errors or

inaccuracies however caused (including by

negligence, system ore press failure, mistake,

mis-classifi cations, early, late or non-insertion

of advertisements, or loss or delay in the

delivery of replies) will be limited to the cost

of the space of the advertisement; (b) it is the

responsibility of the Advertiser to Advise the

Company of any error within three days of the

advertisement’s publication and the Company

is not responsible for any unnotifi ed error; (c)

the Company accepts no responsibility for any

error or inaccuracy in advertisements place

by telephone. The guarantees contained in the

Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are expressly

excluded where the Advertiser acquires

or holds itself out as acquiring goods or

services from the Company for the purposes

of a business. The Advertiser, by submitting or

authorising submission of an advertisement

for publication, indemnifi es the Company from

and against any proceedings, demands, costs,

expenses, damages, penalties, judgements

and liabilities of any nature taken, made or

awarded against or incurred by the Company

arising out of or in connection with the

advertisement. The Advertiser warrants and

declares that an advertisement’s acceptance,

use or publication will not give rise to any

claims or liabilities for the Company and, in

particular, that nothing in the advertisement

infringes the rights of any person, is in full or

in part defamatory, is in breach of copyright,

trademark or other intellectual or industrial

property rights, or is in breach of the provisions

of any stature, regulation or rule of law. The

Company reserves the right to alter, abbreviate

or refuse to publish any advertisement received

if, in the Company’s sole opinion, it would be

undesirable to publish it.

Participating RetailersBeamish Gemtime Jewellers • Collins Flooring Xtra

Colourplus • Computer AidFurniture Court • Liquorland • Mbar • Paper PlusRobert Harris • Selectrix • Te Awamutu Pharmacy

Drawn January 15th 2011. Winner will be notifi ed.

EVERY $100 SPENT

in participating stores gives you

ONE ENTRY INTO THE DRAW!

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PALACE OPERA:L’ELISIR D’AMORE

MON 5.40

If you liked JULIE AND JULIA, then this film is for you.

EAT, PRAY, LOVE MTHU 5.30 & 8.05,

FRI 10.00, 5.30 & 8.05,SAT 5.30 & 8.05, SUN 3.30 & 6.05

OTHER GUYS MTUE & WED 5.50 & 7.50,

THU & FRI 7.55, SAT 6.10 & 8.15, SUN 4.10 & 6.15

LEGEND OF THEGUARDIANS PG

TUE & WED 5.30, THU & FRI 5.55, SAT 2.05, SUN 12.05

TOMORROW WHENTHE WAR BEGAN M

TUE & WED 7.40, THU & FRI 7.45, SAT 5.40, SUN 3.40

WALL STREET 2 MTUE & WED 7.30, SAT 7.45,

FINAL SUN 5.45

HARRY BROWN R18TUE 5.40, WED 10.20 & 5.40,

THU & FRI 8.00, SAT 6.15, SUN 4.15

3D D I G I TA LC I N E M A

S P E C I A LE V E N T

BURIED R16TUE & WED 6.00 & 8.00,THU & FRI 6.20 & 8.15,

SAT 5.55 & 7.55,SUN 3.55 & 5.55

An excellent cast in three interesting stories that gradually

merge together. Rewarding viewing, recommended for

mature audiences.MOTHER AND CHILD M TUE 7.45, WED 10.00 & 5.35,THU 5.45, FRI 10.10 & 5.45,

SAT 1.35, SUN 6.10

“This is an honest, intelligent and beautifully put together movie, which tested my patience, but eventually rewarded it.” Dom.

I AM LOVE MTUE 5.35, WED 10.10 & 7.55,THU 5.40, FRI 10.20 & 5.40,

SAT 8.10, SUN 11.45

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Wed 13th 5.30pm Membership draw

5.30pm to 7.30pm Snack Bar open

Thu 14th ITM Cup NPC - Picks in by 7.00pm

Fri 15th 12noon to 1.30pm Snack Bar open

Seniors special lunch

5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw

5.30pm Restaurant open

7.00pm ‘X Factor’ 5 piece live band

Sat 16th 12noon to 2.00pm Snack Bar open

5.30pm Restaurant open

Sun 17th 1.00pm Club Open

Te Awamutu Country Music Group monthly

get-together

5.30pm Restaurant open for roast dinner

or a-la-carte menu

Mon 18th 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw

5.30pm Snack Bar open

Tues 19th 1.00pm 500 Card Club

The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests

and members of affi liated clubs.

PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667

16th October Bus trip to Mount Maunganui RSA andRSA Tauranga. Names and payment no later that 13th October.

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Join us for our fi rst ever HUHU OKTOBERFEASTFriday, 15th October 2010 from 7pm

With Guest Speaker Ron Trigg from Mike’s Organic Brewery, Urenui, TaranakiA 4-course meal will accompany the selection of beers to be

showcased during the evening - Price - $75 per personPlaces are limited so contact us soon to ensurea place at what promises to be a great night!

Contact theteam@huhucafe.co.nz or 07 878 6674for more info or to make a booking

W a i t o m o

www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier

PHONE US NOW871 5151

The fi nal piece of the puzzle...

Blondie playing VectorBlondie returns to play

Auckland’s Vector Arenaon Thursday, December 16with The Pretenders.

To celebrate the returnof this iconic act to play theentertainment hub of thePacific we have a copy oftheir Greatest Hits CD tohelp you celebrate theevent.

In what has got to be themost anticipated double billconcert of the year they willshare the stage with thePretenders (and folks arestill raving about thatgroup’s five star perform-ance at Auckland’s StJames Theatre in 2007).

Blondie’s hits are ever-green and include such gen-eration defining greats as Dream-ing, Call Me, One Way Or Another,The Tide Is High, Rapture, Atomic,Denis, Sunday Girl and of coursethe anthemic Heart Of Glass.

They are all here on this stun-ning 19 track collection along with

lesser known gems such ascrowd favourite Union City Blueand Picture This.

Debbie Harry is still stun-ning audiences with her awe-some vocals and a powerfulstage presence.

As too is Chrissie Hyndeas she belts out hit after hitas only a true Pretendercan.

Whether it’s the easilyrecognised standards suchas Don’t Get Me Wrong,Brass In Pocket, Middle OfThe Road, Back On theChain Gang or a poignantTequila or powerful Mess-age Of Love or Break Up TheConcrete — she’ll have yourocking out like there’s notomorrow.

Rock your way to Christ-mas. A bucket list show ifever there was one! Whywould you want to be any-where else!?

Tickets fromTicketmaster.

To be in to win simply put yourname, address and daytime phonenumber on the back of a standardsized envelope, address it to theBlondie CD Competition and makesure it reaches our office by 5pm,Friday.

Country Music Club this SundayTe Awamutu Country Music Club

welcomes Heather Holland fromCoastal Country Music Club (Tau-ranga) as special guest this weekend.

Mrs Holland is a popular visitorand guest artist in Te Awamutu,along with her fellow Coastal Clubmember June Armstrong.

As a duo they recently won a placein the Entertainer of the Year showthis month in Rotorua.

Mrs Holland has an interestingrepertoire of country songs fromyodels to gospel, western to moderncountry.

She is also editor of a popularcountry music magazine ‘Roundup’which will be on sale at the concert, aswell as her range of CDs.

Singers from the Te Awamutu

CMC regular weekly workshopsentertained at Otorohanga last week.

It was ‘National Day of the Aged’and the Beattie Home residents werehost to other rest home residents forthis special event.

Youngest singer eight-year-oldHaley Bock led the tributes throughsong.

This group of singers as well asother club members and friends, ledby the talented club band, will alsoentertain on Sunday.

Afternoon tea will again be organ-ised by Billie Crossley and herhelpers from the Maori Women’sWelfare League.

Members of the public are wel-come to attend - this Sunday (1pm -4.30pm) in the Te Awamutu RSA.

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