Te Awamutu Courier - April 23rd, 2015

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New Zealand’s firstMonday-ised public holidaythis weekend means theTuesday, April 28 Courier willgo to print Friday evening.

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The change in publicationschedule also means themain coverage of Anzacevents will be in theThursday, April 30 issue.

Milestone forchurch

St John’s Anglican Churchwill be celebrating 50 yearswith a special service onSunday at 10am.

Bishop Helen Ann will bepreaching and presiding atthe eucharist. Members of thecongregation are invited toshare a light luncheonafterwards in the hall.

For further details phone871 5568 or 870 3911 a/h.

Anzac venuePeople intending to attend

the Anzac Day dawn serviceshould note the change ofvenue.

To accomodate largernumbers expected, theservice at 6am will be held atthe War Memorial on AnzacGreen.

Ex -service personnel willparade outside the TeAwamutu RSA from 5.45am

Our Coastwatcherin top-secret roleBY DEAN TAYLOR

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RETIRED Postmaster John Jones at his Te Awamutu home.

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PRIVATE John Jones in 1942 —on a secret mission.

3During World War II,18-year-old Post Office workerJohn Jones was selected for amission so top secret he could noteven tell his parents where hewas.

It is now 73 years on, and fromhis Te Awamutu home Mr Joneslooks back on his war effort withpride.

After the war he resumed hisPost Office career, travellingmuch of the country as he rosethrough the ranks.

In 1977 he was appointed tothe Postmaster position in TeAwamutu.

He retired in 1980, and likedthe town so much, he stayed.

But back in 1942, when hedescribed himself as “a pimply-faced bespectacled kid, and onlyjust above the rank of telegraphboy”, he became one of 56 menselected for the top secret CapeExpedition.

The New Zealand Govern-ment thought it had good causeto fear an invasion from thesouth and established the CapeExpedition to ‘keep and eye onthe back door.’

There were two bases in theAuckland Islands Group and oneon Campbell Island and the menwere told to send out radiomessages if they saw enemyvessels using the excellent deep-water harbours at the islands.

After being accepted, MrJones had to swear not to talkabout the expedition to anyone —even his parents who were toldthat he was being sent overseas.

The force was assembled inhaste and great secrecy andmembers were hurriedlyattested into the Army asPrivates — so hurriedly that onthe day of departure he wasquestioned by Military Police forbeing in uniform without thecorrect papers.

Not being able to explain his

mission, it took a bit of good luckand fast talking by a superior toget him out of what could havebeen serious trouble.

Known as ‘coastwatchers’men worked in groups of five and

were given year long postings ateach of the sites.

Mr Jones did a year at theCape Expedition’s No 1 Camp atPort Ross in 1943, arriving at theisland aboard the 22m ketch

Ranui on New Year’s Day, andaccepted a second posting thatlasted about six months of 1945 toassist with station closures as hewar came to an end.

He was a radio operator, anddespite near zero previous train-ing in radios and petrol genera-tors, succeeded in his duties withwhat he describes as “high hopesand good luck on my side”.

Apart from taking his turn toman the lookout, Mr Jones’biggest task was to radio weatherreports back to New Zealandevery three hours.

“And in winter, I did most ofthe cooking,” he recalled.

Two friendly ships weresighted during his service at theAuckland Islands.

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2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 23, 2015

Ratepayer water usage uncoveredwaiting with baited breath

for the reaction from theratepayers concerning the‘deciding our future mailer’sent out a few weeks ago.

All the way through it istelling ratepayers they’rehaving water meters whetherthey like it or not.

I did a study of my own onwater usage and used Auck-land as an example. I usedWatercare statistics, thedemographic in Auckland isthe same (2.6-2.7 per house-hold).

It worked out to be 160m3

per year, per household in thewinter and 250m3 per year in

the summer.I don’t believe that Te

Awamutu and Cambridgepeople are using more waterthan people in Auckland, orany where else for that mat-ter.

The booklet states Cam-bridge, Te Awamutu andKihikihi are using 250 litresper person per day (PPPD)unmetered, against Ohaupoand Pirongia — 185-210 litrespppd metered.

I’ve worked 250 litres pppdout to be 237m3 per year, perhousehold. The Aucklandaverage is 200m3 per house-hold per year.

The excess usage has to befrom leaks and wastage,predominantly in the maininfrastructure (i.e. Tokanuileak 52,000m3 per reading ifits still leaking), wastage atthe various reservoirs as seenby residents, etc.

According to how I read it,it says that in order to beallowed to extract water fromthe Waikato River theRegional Council has stipu-lated to Waipa Council thatthey have to install watermeters to all houses.

This is only after Councilhave presented the theorythat all this water is being

wasted by the people.I did find a major leak in a

property not long ago, it was amassive leak over two years. Idiscovered it in about fiveminutes of looking at pres-sure problems at this house.

I would say about 45,000litres was lost over four days.

Council visited the housein question after complaints,but nothing was done. I don’tknow why, you don’t needwater meters to find leaks inprivate properties.

I found that booklet to bepatronising to the generalratepaying population.

TONY HEWITSON

We shouldn’t bemaking a profit

As a member of the Waipa Women’sHousing Trust I found that althoughtenants paid lower than market rent (andsometimes owed the Trust) there wasreasonable money left in the bank over andabove maintenance and running costs.

Market rent means a rate based on thevalue of the property, plus a profit for thefinancial investor above costs.

Although some volunteer work wasdone, most was by paid contractors.

All this makes me think that WDCshould stick to the lowest level of marketrent, repair the repairable and buildeconomically so that the raised value of theunits does not increase the market valuebeyond pensioner ability to pay and alsohave a comfortable lifestyle.

Surely we do not want to make a profitfrom renting to pensioners.

JUNE BRIGHT

People are most importantFirstly, I would like to

apologise if I did offendanyone from my previousletter, for that was not myintention.

There are two challengesto written text as opposed tovocal discussions.

The reader can’t alwaysdistinguish tone and thewriter can’t always explaineverything in 300 words.

There are many awe-some non-religious/non-Christian people helpingout in the world and ofcourse they are capable oflove in their hearts.

Many of my friends arenon-christian and Iwouldn’t judge them for asecond. You can’t put peoplein a box and say ‘all Chris-

tian’s are like this…’ and‘all non-Christians are likethat’.

I don’t like how religion/non-religion causes somuch division and hatredeither.

When people canachieve peace in theirhearts they can act humblyand loving towards anyone.

As James Parlanewrites, ‘It’s all about peoplehelping people’. That’sbeautiful.

Kind of like my favouriteMaori quote, ‘He aha te meanui o tea ao? He tangata! Hetangata! He tangata! —What is the most importantthing in the world? It ispeople! It is people! It ispeople!’

Legends, stories,parables and fables canteach many importantthings like values, morals,and how to respect the land.

Imagine if we turnedover the first page of the TeAwamutu Courier to find aninspiring written legend,parable, fable, or true storyevery week.

My first pick would beAesop’s fable — The Foxand the Lion. Acquaint-ance softens prejudices.

I’m sure the glass-is-halfempty folk will have some-thing to say about that andthe lengthy debate of God’sexistence will continueforevermore, but I have bet-ter things to do with my life.

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Service remembers Coastwatchers

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RADIO station at Ranui Cove where John Jones transmittedcoastwatcher messages and weather reports.

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COASTWATCHER’S sonBrian Jones was proud torepresent his father Johnat Ranui Cove.

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ANZAC service at Ranui Base. PHOTO: CPL AMANDA MCERLICH

Following the death ofGraham Turbott at 100 lastyear, John (Stuart) Jones isthe sole survivor of theExpedition.

On March 26, he was tohave voyaged to the Auck-land Islands with an expedi-tion to restore his old homein Ranui Cove, but Mr Joneswas told by doctors hewasn’t well enough to travel.

Instead his son BrianJones, of Tauranga, repre-sented his father, assistingwith building and takingpart in the Anzac Service atthe Ranui coastwatchers’base.

Mr Jones said it was

okay he couldn’t go.“I got to go back there

with a film crew in the mid-1990s and two weeks on theWellington might have beentough going.

“But I’ve long taken aninterest in the history ofthese islands, and so I’mdelighted the Coastwatchersare to be acknowledged,” hesays.

The service at RanuiCove took place on Sunday,March 29.

Inflatable rubber boats,manned by crew fromHMNZS Wellington, landedDepartment of Conservation(DoC) staff and dignitaries atthe old coastwatchers basein Ranui Cove.

The new arrivals joinedfive volunteer builders and a

DoC staff membercamped at thesite, makingabout 40participants forthe service.

DoC’s south-ern iwi liaisonman Dave Taylorrecited the Lord’sPrayer in Maoriand LieutenantCommander

Graham McLean, skipper ofthe Wellington, praised theSub-AntarcticCoastwatchers’ contributionduring World War II byacknowledging their com-mitment to the war effort.

Brian Jones had beenworking on the rebuildingand said he felt very hon-oured.

“Not everyone gets theopportunity to go downthere,” he said.

John Jones was alsoreunited with the 80-year-oldMV Ranui recently — the‘crayfisherman’ that wasinvolved with the expeditionthroughout the years.

She has been luxuriouslyrefurbished and is now ahire vessel in Auckland.

The Cape Expeditionwasn’t the only group ofcoastwatchers.

Confusingly, of the

hundreds of New Zealandmen who served ascoastwatchers during WorldWar II, the last twosurvivors are both namedJohn Jones.

John Mace Jones, 94, ofTakapuna, was sent to thenorthernmost extremity ofthe coastwatchers’ network,closer to advancing Japan-ese than any of hiscomrades.

Three days following thebombing of Pearl Harbourhe was taken prisoner onButaritari, in the GilbertIslands (now Kiribati) andspent the rest of the war as aPOW.

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Sticking with the theme of the environmentfrom last week’s kupu Papatuanuku, this weekour kupu is manu (bird).

There are many Maori sayings that thatrefer to manu, or mention their characteristicsas a metaphor for particular people: a greatorator is referred to as a kaka waha nui (largemouthed kaka); someone who is unsettled canbe called a tou pırairaka (a fantail’s behind);another person with a sweet voice may becalled a korokoro tuı (throat of the tuı).

Here’s a few sentences using the manualongside some of the kupu we’ve looked atpreviously.• Heihei is not a native bird, but it’s still amanu.• I watched the manu have a kaukau in theawa.• Taihoa, whakarongo ki te manu (wait, listento the manu)

How many sayings do you know with manuin them? Or Maori place names that maycontain a type of manu in them?

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Grants to reduce wasteEleven groups that

reduce, reuse or recyclehave received financialsupport from Waipa Dis-trict Council.

Council gets $40,000 ayear from the Ministryfor the Environment tosupport individuals,groups and businessesto develop projectsbased on minimisingwaste.

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Waste minimisationofficer Hope Williamssaid the council lookedfor projects that helpedthe community to focuson reducing how muchwas wasted each day.

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Tuesday, $37,899.46 wasallocated to a range ofgroups. The largestgrant of $9,040 went toWaste Education NZ tofacilitate workshops forcomposting and wormfarms within the Waipadistrict.

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cil’s latest financial fore-cast sees projected debtdrop by $11 million.

When the councilreleased its draft 10-YearPlan in March, Waipa’sdebt at the end of Junewas expected to bearound $24 million, basedon the September 2014forecast.

That forecast has nowbeen revised andindicates debt at the endof June will be closer to$13 million.

Chief financial officerKen Morris said the dropin projected debt wascaused by a number of

factors combined withtiming issues.

A higher-than-expected opening cashbalance has been boostedby $4.8 million due todelays to planned capitaland operating work, hesaid.

Timing issues aroundproposed projects like theTe Awamutu library andHicks Road treatmentplant upgrade, plus sav-ings in projects, haveresulted in $4.1 millionless being spent on capitalexpenditure.

The council isforecasting to receive $5.1million in development

contributions, $2.2 millionmore than expected. Inaddition, there has been ajump in revenue from feesand charges, largelydriven by the increase inbuilding consents issuedto new home builders.

“This all reflects thefact that Waipa is grow-ing, and growing rapidly.”

A number of savingswere also reflected in thelower forecast debt figure,Mr Morris said.

They included savingsin staff costs and operat-ing expenditure of morethan $500,000 plus nearly$800,000 saved in interestexpenses.

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Fascinating battle series

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SONS of Empire presenters, from left: Kirstine Moffat, Mark Houlahan andNathalie Philippe from University of Waikato.

A fascinating lectureseries created by the Uni-versity of Waikato,which focuses on thevoices of our soldiers,from the battles andtrenches, to their legacyof literature; the diaries,images and poetry thatremain, is beinglaunched in Te Awa-mutu.

Sons of Empire is athree-part public lectureseries created by the uni-versity to commemoratethe 100th anniversary ofWorld War One.

The launch is at TeAwamutu and DistrictMemorial RSA on Satur-day, May 2, with anintroduction by Pro-fessor Robert Hannah,the university’s dean ofthe Faculty of Arts andSocial Sciences.

This is followed by anillustrated talk by DrKirstine Moffat — senior

lecturer in English, Uni-versity of Waikato —entitled ‘The MonstrousAnger of the Guns:Poetry, Protest, and

World War One.’The series will be held

at the RSA each Satur-day from May 2 — 16, at3.30pm-5pm.

If you would like toattend register [email protected] by gold coin.

Pirongia’s contribution capturedPirongia Heritage and Informa-

tion Centre has a display runningcurrently that recreates some ofthe essence of New Zealanders’involvement in World War One.

An article in the Courier inFebruary told the story of GeorgeHerbert Lyford from Pirongia whowas killed at what is widelyreferred to as the Battle ofPasschendaele in October 1917.

He was specially rememberedwith a display of personal memor-abilia at the annual militaria showin Otorohanga in February.

That display was put together

by his great-niece Kath Arnold ofOtorohanga, who has kindlyloaned articles from it (including aframed photo of George Lyford andhis medals) for the Pirongia dis-play.

George’s younger brotherLeslie Lyford also served in WorldWar One - as a stretcher bearer inFrance - and was awarded a Mili-tary Medal for conspicuous brav-ery. There are details about this aspart of the Pirongia display.

There are also details of thesacrifices made by Pirongia’sMcConkey family to their country

- four of the five sons of WilliamHenry and Mary Ann McConkeywere lost (the McConkeys andLyfords were related) and of theson and three sons respectively ofRobert and Elizabeth Gibson andFrank and Marion Gibson lost.Cards that were sent to theMcConkey brothers are includedin the display.

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The bride received the shockof a lifetime when her husband-to-be stunned her with the ultim-ate ‘flash mob’ wedding at aninner-city supermarket.

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The newly married MrsKasper (nee Chou) is originallyfrom Taiwan and was stilloverwhelmed after the ceremony,but "very happy" with her hus-band's intricately planned sur-prise wedding.

"I am the luckiest girl in theworld. I couldn't have asked foranything more," she said.

What started as an everydaygrocery store visit quickly turnedinto something altogether differ-ent.

She knew "something wasn'tright" when she was greeted by

Shortland Street star PuaMagasiva just after entering theshop.

Magasiva was with artist DickFrizzell and offered her somecheese from a mock promotionsstand before blowing a whistlewhich started the ‘flash mob’.

But it was not until her hus-band popped up, that she knewshe was getting married.

She was soon walking downthe aisle, with musician TikiTaane there to play his hit AlwaysOn My Mind as she made her waypast laundry products.

The surprise wedding cameafter she proposed six monthsearlier, telling her future husbandit was on the condition that hearranged the wedding.

Mr Kasper, who runs a busi-ness licensing Frizzell's artwork,says he had "about 60 sleeplessnights" before the big day and ittook a lot of organising, includingasking favours from celebrityfriends.


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Classroom becomes ‘war zone’

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GUIDE Alex Mather (9) in the bunker of the Gallipoli exhibition.

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TE AWAMUTU Primary pupils watch the Gallipoli video presentation.

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RIGHT: Pupils Kacey Miezenbeek, Sophie Jackson and Beaudene Van den Bemd lookthrough some of the wartime books and memorabilia.

BY CATHY ASPLIN

A multi-sensory wartime exhi-bition is helping Te AwamutuPrimary pupils understand moreabout Gallipoli.

Teachers Linda Woulfe andTracey Hopewell have turned aclassroom into a battlefield com-plete with trenches and a bunker.

Visitors to the exhibitionbegin with their guides by hear-ing the last post and viewingposters (for the RSA competition)and wartime memorabilia.

They then watch a slideshowof WWI photos and hear wartimemusic before entering thedarkened trenches where lights,sounds and dry ice simulate war-fare around them.

In the bunker a stretcher and a

variety of basic items soldiersmight use can be seen by flicker-ing ‘candlelight’.

The journey ends with a nineminute video explainingGallipoli, providing an idea ofwhat happened and why it is stillimportant to New Zealanders 100years later.

Mrs Woulfe says they wantedto do something special for thecentenary and felt this kind ofexperience would have moreimpact for the children.

“So we put out a plea for arange of items and many of thechildren brought wartime mem-orabilia from home to help stagethe exhibition.

“We also had great supportfrom local businesses MackqueeHire and Secondhand World.”

Mrs Hopewell says the chil-dren that have been through theexhibition have learned morethan they would by just reading abook or listening to a teacherspeaking.

“It’s been a great hook forlearning — it has engaged themand motivated them to find outmore about Gallipoli and AnzacDay.

“Many have discovered mem-bers of their family, or a friend’sfamily, that served during WorldWar I.”

The exhibition has been sowell received that it will be openon Anzac Day (12 noon - 2pm).

It will remain up until the endof next week for other schoolfamilies or members of the publicthat would like to view it.


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Manhunt overThe hunt for Moanaroa

Kidwell (Operation Rio)came to a conclusion onTuesday when he wasarrested in Tokoroa by Bayof Plenty officers.

Waikato Police wereinvestigating a series ofsocial media linked aggra-vated robberies and hadidentified Kidwell as a sus-pect.

The robberies involvedviolence and the use offirearms.

Te Awamutu Courierreported Police were search-ing the wider waikatoregion for Kidwell on April10, after he had evaded cap-ture to that point.

The offending begin onMarch 2 in Hamilton, andthe latest reported incidentwas in Kihikihi on March17.

Waikato Police say thearrest speaks volumes forthe ‘whole of policing’approach to serious crime.

Acting Detective Ser-geant Dean Schrader of TeAwamutu CIB said onThursday a 21-year-old manhanded himself in to TeAwamutu Police followingpressure from his family.

Two weeks ago a 37-year-old woman was chargedwith being an accessory tothe offences and anotherwoman apprehended at wai-kato hospital is assistingPolice with the investi-gation.

“These types of oper-ations are a lesson tooffenders that their days ofoffenders are numbered,”said Mr Schrader.

“The events investigatedby the Operation Rio teaminvolved significant traumato the victims and as anorganisation Police arepleased to be able to say topthese victims we are holdingthe offenders to account.”

Mr Schrader said with

the social media aspect ofthe offending, there was apositive spin off for Police,with the public being able toplay an active role.

“The circumstances ofthe events let to a lot ofcommentary of social mediaand highlighted the case.

“Combined with tra-ditional media coverage andCrimestoppers, this hasassisted in the case beingbrought before the courts.”

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More than ‘bad backs’Over 400 registered and

practicing Osteopathsaround New Zealand arecelebrating National Oste-opathy Awareness Week(April 19-25).

Local osteopath SarahMcFarlane says osteopathyis an evidence-based form ofmanual medicine that wasdeveloped in the UnitedStates in 1874.

“Most people think ofosteopaths when treating asore back, but we treat morethan just ‘bad backs’.

“We look at the con-nection between the ana-tomy and physiology of theperson, treating more than

just the physicalsymptoms.”

During an osteopathicconsultation details will begathered regarding youroverall health, a medicalhistory will be taken, anddepending on examinationfindings, orthopaedic orneurological tests may bedone.

“Anyone can benefitfrom an osteopathic treat-ment — from a newborn tothe elderly, from topathletes to weekendwarriors.

“The hands on approachof osteopathy aims todecrease pain and improve

function and mobility. Heal-ing occurs once the individ-ual systems of the bodywork harmoniouslytogether again.”

Osteopathic treatmentscan help a range of issuesincluding headaches, backpain, unsettled babies,breathing problems,arthritis, jaw pain, preg-nancy related problems,sports injuries, rehabilita-tion post surgery or postinjury.

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Vogel’s gets FrizzelledVogel’s is excited to

announce the release of alimited-edition packagingfor its original loaves, after acollaboration between twoof New Zealand’s originalfavourites — Vogel’s andKiwi artist Dick Frizzell.

The duo has teamed up tocreate a series of limited-edition Vogel’s packagingbased on artwork designedand hand-painted by DickFrizzell.

The new packaging is afresh take on Vogel’s tra-ditional label, and will giveNew Zealanders the chanceto own a unique piece ofFrizzell artwork — for theprice of a loaf of Vogel’s.

“Vogel’s came to me andasked, ‘What would DickFrizzell do with Vogel’s?’”says the artist.

“My answer was that Ididn’t want to mess withNew Zealand’s favouritebread brand because it’salready so good — so I justcreated my version of it.”

“For me, it’s an idea thatwas meant to be, as this isn’tthe first time we’ve createdart together. Vogel’s and Ihave a long and interestinghistory and I hope NewZealand likes it,” he con-tinues.

To celebrate the partner-

ship, Vogel’s is giving awayone signed artist’s proof ofthe Vogel’s | Frizzell packag-ing print, along with thou-sands of other prizes.

We have a prize packageof a reuasable shopping bagand two original Vogelloaves for Courier readers towin.

Vogel’s bread is knownas a ‘natural masterpiece’for its use of whole ingredi-ents, and has long been astaple in Kiwi pantries.

In addition, it has beenvoted New Zealand’s mosttrusted bread brand by boththe Reader’s Digest TrustedBrand Awards and the ACNielson Consumer ChoiceAwards.

Dick Frizzell’s work isknown for its kitsch, popcartoon look and Kiwianastyle, which is reflected inthe new Vogel’s packaging.

For this project, Dickhand-drew the Vogel’s label,including the famousVogel’s wheat stook andVogel’s logo, before hand-painting it using ink andgouache.

He then oversaw thetransformation from paint-ing to digital artwork, whichwill replace the existingpackaging of just onemillion Vogel’s OriginalMixed Grain Toast, Sand-wich and Extra Thin loaves.

“Vogel’s is a Kiwi classic,so collaborating with one ofNew Zealand’s favouriteartists to transform ourpackaging into a new Kiwimasterpiece is an amazingopportunity,” says JoSutherland, Vogel’s Market-ing Manager.

Each loaf will come witha unique code to enteronline at www.vogels.co.nz,giving New Zealanders thechance to win the signedoriginal artist’s proof of theVogel’s/Frizzell artwork.

■ Towin our prize put yourname, address and daytimephone number on the back of astandard sized envelope,address it to the Vogels/FrizzellCompetition andmake sure itreaches our office by 5pmnextFriday.

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Runners enjoy Fun Run course

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(RIGHT) TE AWAMUTUathlete Kirsten Milnecrosses the finish linein the 12km race.

The sixth PaperPlusGolf Course Fun Runand Walk was held insplendid conditions, instark contrast to theMet Service forecast.

The event is runannually to assistyoung athletes compet-ing in national compe-titions and this years a w a r e c o r d 1 2 7starters take on thetougher than expectedcourse, across variousdistances at Te Awa-mutu Golf Club.

The premier race isthe 12k run (four lapsof the course).

L o c a l a t h l e t eKirsten Milne took outthe woman’s race in agood time of 52.18, justa week after runningthird in the Ohopehalf-marathon.

The men’s event

was won by Hamil-ton’s Tim Stewart, forthe sixth year in a row,after a good battle withJai Davies-Campbell.

Stewart’s time of41.26 was 30s inside hiswinning time from lastyear.

In the 6k run theyoungsters held theupper hand.

The woman’s racewas a repeat of lasty e a r s d a u g h t e r /mother quinella with16-year-old EmersonDeverell winning in23.54 ahead of hermother Bridget (26.08).

In the men’s racelocal 15-year-old IsaacMilne won in 23.49ahead of Paul Ritchiefrom Hamilton.

Ritchie’s daughterGrace went one betterto take out the student

3k race in 11.29, justahead of last year’swinner Charli Miller(11.32) and HannahHaworth (12.07) fromHamilton.

The boys race wentto Karl Bradley in13.03 from Levi Miller(13.26) and Te Awa-mutu’s Carter Neilson(14.47).

The 6k walk waswon by Nikki Larsenfrom Pirongia in 50.33from Maria Double(52.53).

Maria Blackwellfrom Arohena (23.39)won the 3k walk fromCatherine Overwaterof Te Awamutu (28.05).

Justin beats handicap with 67 off-the-stickJustin Morris beat his

handicap in Te Awamutu GolfClub’s scramble on Sunday, buthe had to fire a three under parround to do it.

The plus two handicapperoften cards under par roundsand on Sunday recorded a 67 off-the-stick.

Nett winner David Latham‘surveyed’ the course with ahandicap deducted 67.

Phil Martin was on top in thestableford race with 40 points,followed by Barry Murtagh on39, Henry Engelbrecht and

Luke Parsons on 38, WelbyMurrell, Dave Livingstone,Sylvia Gooch and GwendaMeeke on 37 and Noel Oates,Graeme Buckley and Nic Rosson 36. Livingstone and AshRobinson shared the twos pool.

Sylvia Gooch headed thewomen’s stableford in the openmidweek tournament with 35points, while John Lissington’s33 points saw him win the men’sstableford by one point fromJohn Anderson.

Ricky Neal’s nett 70 saw himlead the way in that section.

The twos pool went to IvanSmith and Lissington collectedthe skinners.

After two rounds in theMason Shield for womengolfers, Jan Mandeno sits on topof the leader board with 80points.

Weekly scramble winner indivision I was Pauline Chis-holm with a nett 72.

Zoe Hunter won division IIwith 73 nett, followed by CarolMacFarlane, Raewyn Coleman,Barbara O’Regan and MargaretJohnson on 74.

Twos winners were WinHawtin and Sylvia Gooch.

The nine hole divisionstableford scramble went toColleen Neal with 20 points,followed by Ulla Collins with 19and Robyn Watson, Nan Poppeand Cheryl MacGilloway on 18.

There was a three way tie inthe Best of the Vets onThursday between JurgRussenberger, Lou Marty andColin Green, all on 33 points.

Les Common was next with32 points, followed by DenisBrewer on 31.

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Sports struggle in wet encounterBy JUSTIN MIEZENBEEK

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FLANKER Fetu Sasalu makes a break for Sports in gloomy conditions at AlbertPark on Saturday.

Hamilton Old Boys played a perfectbrand of wet weather rugby at AlbertPark on Saturday, running away in aconditions-defying high scoring game37-14 in Waikato Premier Rugby.

Driving rain fell all day, and ifanything only get heavier as the gamewore on, making any kind of expansiveplay near impossible.

Both teams tried valiantly to producesome sort of spectacle, but handlingerrors rendered their attempts futile.

Hamilton Old Boys wasted no timesignalling their intentions, kicking forthe corners and attacking the host’s setpiece.

An early pushover to No.8 RupeniTamani got the visitors going earlybefore Sports midfielder Falelima Siineipounced on an Old Boys error. He toedthe ball through and scored by the posts,with the try duly converted by first five-eighth Nathan George.

More scrummaging woes put Sportsfurther in the hole as a tight head wasscooped up by Tamani, who crashedover the line extend their lead to 12-7.

Sports were finding themselves shutout of the game. Their set piece wasstruggling to hold and they had onlyscraps of messy ball to work with.

They needed something beforehalftime to stay in touch and they got itwith a free kick from a scrum, picked upby Valentino Mapapalangi who crashedthrough the goal line defence to score.George nailed the kick from wide outand Sports incredibly had the lead at thebreak.

The second half, however, wouldprove to be all Old Boys. As the raincame down harder, they played thegame closer.

A third pushover try for Tamani gotOld Boys back into the lead before thereal killer blow was struck. A scrum 15metres out resulted in Tamani’s thirdpushover try, fourth of the game, ashowing of dominance that broke the

back of the hosts.With the score now at 26-14, Sports

were falling behind and needed to forcethe issue to come back, and in torrentialrain it only succeeded in increasing analready high error rate.

Old Boys added two penalties tostretch the lead before ending the gamewith a breakout try to Anthony Coffee,further adding to Te Awamutu’s mis-ery.

Sports struggled to hang with thedominant Old Boys’ pack in the setpiece, but performed well in loose play.

Flankers Fetu Sasalu and MatthewTowers (playing in his 50th game for theclub) worked tirelessly in the horren-dous conditions, while pivot NathanGeorge, in his 30th (blazer game) playedwell under enormous pressure.

Fullback Jared Bayliss was again putto work, playing clean up as Old Boysplugged the corners. He handled thepressure superbly and his positionalplay was outstanding.

This weekend has Sports away toUniversity, desperately needing a winto stay in touch with the top four.

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KATIE FOULKES (left) and Sophie Daly were among thestar performers in Te Awamutu soccer women’s win onSunday.

Te Awamutu women’ssoccer team scored theirfirst league win of theseason at the Stadium onSunday when theydefeated Melville 3-2.

Iona Love featuredprominently in all thehome team’s goals, settingup one and scoring twoherself.

In the fifth minute ofthe game, Love passed theball between severaldefenders to striker KatieFoulkes who calmly firedthe ball into the back ofthe Melville net from theedge of the penalty area.

The hosts went to thebreak with a 1-0 lead thatwas cancelled out soonafter the second halfrestart when Melvillescored to level the game at1-1.

Five minutes laterLove won the ball in theMelville half of the fieldand from long range sent ashot over the keeper’shead and into the goal toput her team back in front2-1.

The match was evenlycontested thereafter withboth sides defences work-ing overtime to keep theattack away from theirgoal.

Sophie Daly had agreat game as goalkeepermaking several f inesaves.

In the 92nd minute,while putting pressure onthe Melville defence, Loveagain won the ball off adefender and unleashedanother long range shotfrom 30 metres that went

over the keeper’s headand into the goal.

Just as the home sup-porters were beginning tothink the game was overat 3-1, Melville showedthey weren’t finished andquickly broke away onattack after the restart to

score another goal.Player of the day for Te

Awamutu was WendyRombouts at centre backin defence.

This Sunday Te Awa-mutu women’s team areaway to HamiltonWanderers.


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Anzac clash on FridayThe Chiefs racked up an

impressive 26-9 victory overthe Crusaders, outscoring thehosts three tries to nil in astunning defensive effort atAMI Stadium in Christchurch.

In their second victory overthe Crusaders this season, theChiefs made 128 tackles to theCrusaders 91. Despite spend-ing 10 minutes in the bin, SamCane had a huge work ratemaking the most tackles in theteam, closely followed byBrodie Retallick, Matt Symonsand Michael Leitch.

The All Blacks ladenCrusaders had 61 per cent ofthe possession and 69 per centof territory in the first half of thematch, but the Chiefs lookedstrong through out the gamewith their dominant set piecewhich saw them win 100 percent of their scrums.

James Lowe continued toimpress when he scored amagnificent 80 metre run awaytry on the half time hooter withLiam Squire putting the nail inthe coffin when he scored late

in the second half.The Chiefs return to Wai-

kato Stadium when they facethe Western Force this Fridaynight at 7.35pm for their lastround robin match in Hamilton.

The trans-Tasman fixturewill feature special Anzacthemed pre-match entertain-ment from 7.15pm to honourand remember 100 years sinceNew Zealand and Australiansoldiers fought at Gallipoli andthose who lost their lives.

Thirteen All Blacks andmany New Zealand communityrugby players, club membersand officials were among thosewho paid the ultimate sacrificeduring the period of World War1.

Teams will enter the field ofplay simultaneously and line upfor the Anzac remembrancethat will include a 100 personhaka with the Chiefs Maori Toagroup, The Ode, the Last Post,a moment’s silence and thenational anthems.

Poppies will be available ateach gate by way of donation,

with the proceeds going to theRSA. People attending thematch are encouraged to bringa spare poppy or purchaseanother one to place on thelarge wreath that will be on theconcourse and be laid on thesideline of the field during thematch.

Army, Navy and Air Forceservice people are beingoffered special reduced ticketpricing to attend the match.Those groups wishing to attendthe match should [email protected] or phone0800 424 4337 (0800 4CHIEFS).

As part of the New ZealandWW100 Rugby Rememberscommemorations, junior rugbyplayers registered in the Chiefsregion are being offered a freechild ticket through their localrugby club for either the Chiefsv Force match at WaikatoStadium, the Chiefs v Bullsmatch at Rotorua InternationalStadium or the Chiefs vHurricanes match at YarrowStadium.


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MAY 29-30-31, 2015

FRIDAY 29th Friday night muster with MC Scott Couch and special guests. Drinks and nibbles. Supper provided

SATURDAY 30th All club teams from 6th grade to seniors playing at home. Main game - Battle of Waipa - TA Sports vs Hautapu

SATURDAY NIGHT 25th Anniversary Social with live band - PULSESUNDAY 31st 11.15am Te Awamutu U/14 v Harlequins U/14 12.30pm TA Sports Past Players Game 2.15pm Harlequins Invitation XV v Waikato Golden

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TE AWAMUTU GOLF quartet that finished runner-up in the men’s team event at theMount Michael Autumn Classic in Central Otago, (note the snow on the hills) from left:Robert Wetere, Brett Mulholland, Alan Duncan and William Wetere.

Eight members of Te Awamutu GolfClub competed in the Mount Michael 2015Autumn Classic in Queenstown last week,coming home with more than their shareof the spoils.

One of the two teams of four claimedsecond prize from 80 teams in the men’sstableford section — with BrettMulholland, Allan Duncan, William andRobert Wetere collecting a massive 432points between them. They each won agolf GPS system.

Robert Wetere was in outstanding formthroughout the event, winning men’s 14 to16.4 handicappers’ section with 152 points -collecting a gold nugget.

Another member of the Te Awamutucontingent, John Irving was runner-up inthe same section with 148 points, while AllanDuncan was seventh with 142 points.

The event was held on various CentralOtago courses and in their first round atAlexandra, the golfers were greeted withsleet, rain and wind as the snow came down.


Pirongia golfers hit pennant finalsPirongia golfers have

acquitted themselves well inrecent Waikato women’spennant events.

The combination of AddyNieremeijer, PaulaMcFarlane, Andrea Valeande Diane Stockdale fin-ished runners-up in theWeekend Pennants onSunday.

Denise Goile, BrendaStaples, Jillian Reakes andLynda Morgan also playedwell in the WeekdayPennants on Monday get-ting Pirongia through to thefinals.

Pirongia’s nine holers

brought credit to the clubwith their efforts in theirfirst outside tournament onMonday.

There were four FayHaberfield Rosebowlmatches on Tuesday withvictories recorded by DeniseGoile, Pam Hughes, NoelineHancock ande EileenBlackwood.

The fourth and finalround of the Captain’sStableford and Pirongia Tro-phy competitions were alsocontested on Tuesday.

Winner of Captain’sStableford, 0-26 handicap,best three out of four rounds

was Bev Parsons with 103points.

Winner of Pirongia Tro-phy, 27+ handicaps, bestthree out of four rounds wasMary Wealleans with 100points.

Division winners for theday were: Division 1: JillianReakes, 31 points, BevParsons 30, Denise Goile 30.

Division 2: Judy Stubbs35, Pam Hughes 33, MaryWealleans 32, EilleenBlackwood 31.

Nine holers: PattyMcIntyre 17, Isabell Caie 13,Fay Haberfield 13, JennyRees 12.


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The tale behind this Saturday’s 20km trek by 100 horses and riders to honour their Anzac war dead has galvanised rural communities around Waikari, north Canterbury, even after the worst drought for 60 years.On Anzac Day, a spectacular remembrance called ‘100 Years, 100 Horses’, assisted by a Fonterra Grass Roots Fund donation, will see 100 riders in formation – many of them dressed in replica gear from World War I. They will pay tribute, not just to the fallen, but to the community spirit behind the Canterbury Mounted Rifles.Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund

was touched by the story of the Rifles, part of the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade which left Lyttelton in 1914 for the conflict in Turkey with just under 2000 men and over 2000 horses. The north Canterbury townships of the Hurunui district – Waikari, Hurunui, Mason Flats, Peaks and Hawarden – provided 187 of the riders, 42 of whom did not return.Neither did the horses. Those that survived the war faced being left behind and probably death by starvation in a hostile and unforgiving environment. The Kiwi horses had earned a reputation for sheer durability; riders formed a bond with them

every bit as emotionally strong as man and dog. Unable to take their horses home and loath to leave them to a slow death, the soldiers entered a dreadful pact – mates would shoot their mates’ horses.The soldiers, all adept with rifles and horses because of their rural upbringing, were supposed to have been away at war for only a few months. Instead, they were away for years, fighting at Gallipoli, in desert campaigns in Sinai and Palestine before serving as part of an occupying force in Gallipoli and then Egypt where they helped put down nationalist riots. They returned to

New Zealand in 1919, after that harrowing parting with their horses.That is the sort of detail uncovered as part of the ‘100 Years, 100 Horses’ event planned for the area on Anzac Day —and it has unearthed a community spirit which Hurunui District Council Deputy Mayor and Organising Committee chairperson Marie Black says has helped bring the region together even during the hardships of the drought.“It had been three or four months since we had any significant rain down here,” she says. “I was

talking to a farmer the other day who reckons it’s the worst it’s been for 60 years. It’s tough

and a lot of people were feeling the effects.

“But families have also discovered a whole multitude of stories around the men and the families involved. It’s been great to watch; people have been able to do some research and there has been a whole range of stories spring up involving people in the region who were part of it.”To read more go to BrandInsight on www.nzherald.co.nz

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TA Sports Rugby celebrating milestone

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RIGHT: Te Awamutu Sportsinvitational side take on anAuckland invitational side inMarch 1990 as part of openingcelebrations for the newlyformed club.

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BELOW: Te Awamutu Sportspast players (including DeonMuir taking the ball up) took tothe field in 2008. A similar matchwill be held later this year tocelebrate 25 years of TeAwamutu Sports Rugby.

For many local residents TeAwamutu Sports Rugby Club isconsidered relatively new.

But it’s just over 25 yearssince Te Awamutu Old Boys andTe Awamutu United joinedforces to create Te AwamutuRugby Sports & Recreation Club(Inc).

The first rugby teams playedin the 1990 season, so past andpresent members are invited tojoin the rugby club’s 25th anni-versary celebrations overQueen’s Birthday Weekend (May29 - 31).

The weekend will kick offwith a muster, mix and mingle atthe clubrooms from 7pm on theFriday evening.

MC Scott Couch will be incharge, supper is included andTA Sports rugby apparel will beavailable to purchase.

On Saturday guests areinvited to watch games at AlbertPark — all Te Awamutu Sportsteams have home games.

Junior teams will take to thefields in the morning (9am-12pm)and free gate entry will be pro-vided for the two senior gamesagainst Hautapu (including thebattle of the Waipa) and U85kgagainst University.

In the evening their will bepost match presentations, livemusic and nibbles provided forthe 25th Anniversary social.

On Sunday there will be freegate entry for guests to watch theTe Awamutu U14 playHarlequins U14, followed by TeAwamutu Sports Past PlayersGame.

The main game featuresHarlequins Invitational XVagainst Waikato Golden Oldies.

This will be followed by a mixand mingle in the clubrooms and

live music for the evening.Cost for each of the days is

just $10pp.Courtesy vans are available to

and from events (for a gold coindonation).

For more details or to registerfor the Te Awamutu SportsRugby Club Reunion fill out theform on page 15.


Anniversaries

RUBY WEDDING

Aukett-TeoTo a great couple on

their 40th Anniversary.Congratulations

Noel and Jan Aukett.Best wishes.

Love from familyand friends.

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DeathsGLANFIELD,Norris Clarkson.Passed awaypeacefully on 20 April2015 at WaikatoHospital. Loved son ofthe late Edie and Ernieand loved brother ofTui and Len, Cynthiaand Ian, Dian andGrahame, andRaeburn. Loved uncleof his nieces andnephews.

A private service hasbeen held.Communications to DiCarson, 18 WoodstockRoad, Te Awamutu.

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HOPPING,Raymond Charles.24 September 1945 - 21April 2015. Passedaway after a briefillness. Second son ofNed and RanaHopping. Lovingpartner of Marj, andbrother of Malcolm.Loving father of JuleeBrowning, DebbieGallyer, Paul and SofieHopping, step-father ofMelanie and ColinSemmens, Jessica andCraig Moorman.Loving grandfather toLeigh and ShanelleGallyer, Laken,Corbin and JaronSemmens.

A funeral service forRay will be held atAlexandra HouseChapel, 570 AlexandraStreet, Te Awamutuon Friday, 24 April2015 at 10:30amfollowed by burial atThe Te AwamutuCemetery. Allcommunicationsplease to the Hoppingfamily c/- P O Box 137,Te Awamutu 3840.

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LUNJEVICH,Laine Peter.18 September 1991 - 18April 2015. Tragicallytaken far too soon atthe age of 23 years.Cherished second sonof Radar and Vicki.Loved brother andbrother-in-law ofHeath and Phillipa.Adored uncle ofNixon. Dearly lovedpartner of Abby. Muchloved nephew andcousin of many.“His courage, his smile,his grace gladdened the

hearts of those whohave the privilege

of loving him.”A celebration of Laine’slife will be held at TeAwamutu BibleChapel, Chapel Drive,Te Awamutu onFriday 24 April, 12noon, followed by theburial at The TeAwamutu LawnCemetery. Allcommunications tothe Lunjevich FamilyC/- 262 Ohaupo Road,Te Awamutu.

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LUNJEVICH,Laine Peter.

"Babe, until wemeet again,those special

memories of you,will always

bring a smile.If only I couldhave you back,

for just a little while,then we could sitand talk again,

just like we used to.You always meant

so very much,and always will do too.

The fact that you’reno longer here,

will always causeme pain,

but you’re foreverin my heart,

until we meet again."Love you babe, Abby.xx

LUNJEVICH,Laine Peter."Sticks and stones may

break our bones,but you not here willalways hurt us for

the rest of our lives."Forever in ourthoughts and prayersLainey. You weretaken too soon. Loveyour big 'little-la'brother, Philly andNixon.

In MemoriamBUCKLEY,Michelle Nataline.23 April 2013. Lovedsister-in-law of Johnand Sharon Buckley.Much loved auntie toMichael, Samantha,Emma and Olivia.Always in ourthoughts and foreverin our hearts.

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Church Services

All welcome to this special occasion.

This will be followed by a light luncheon in the hall.

Bishop Helen Ann will be preaching and presiding at the Eucharist.

The 50 year Celebration of New St John’s church is at 10am,

Sunday 26 April.

St JohnsAnglican Church

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Public Noticeof application for an On-licence

COMMERCIAL HOTEL, TE AWAMUTU LTD, 18B Granpian Road, St Heliers, Auckland, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Te Awamutu for the renewal of an On-licence in respect of the premises situated at 97 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu and known as THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of Hotel, Bar and Restaurant.The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 2am the following day.The application may be inspected during ordinary offi ce hours at the offi ce of the District Licensing Committee, Waipa District Council, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the renewal of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, fi le a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840.

This is the second publication of this notice.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specifi ed in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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Sunday 26 April 2015 at 1pmPaewhenua Hall

Family Fun - Sports - Activities

Phone 07 873 2853

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HOT LINE871 5151

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Cars for Sale2006 Mazda Axela, $9,500.Phone 021 206 1669.

Livestock & Poultry

41 incalf heifers - Scanned in-calf 6 yearling bulls 5 yearling heifers 1 Embryo fl ush * TB C10, EBL free * Lepto vaccinated

Kevin HartMb: 027 291 5575Ph: 07 856 0731

AUCTIONEERS

VENDORS

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 at 12:00pm6 Coulter Road (off Cambridge Road), Te Awamutu, Dairy Supply: 73790

Brian Robinson Livestock LtdMb: 027 241 0051AH: 07 858 3132

Andrew ReylandMb: 027 223 7092AH: 07 839 5509

High BW Heifer SaleJersey Power Annual

Just Jerseys LtdNigel Riddell 027 4343 153 orRoss Riddell 027 2111 112Paterangi JerseysWayne Shaw 027 5511 033

Braedene JerseysBrett Thompson 07 871 7498

Stock Auctions

WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL, 11AM STARTRangiatea Road, Otorohanga

Off ering: • 52 x FRSN IC HFRS, BW100 PW106, C/D 29/7 JSY BULL. Well grown 420 Kgs

• 45 x FRSN / FRSN X IC HFRS, BW135 W157, C/D 20/7

• 17 X JSY / JSY X IC HFRS, BW129 PW116, C/D 7/7. JSY Bull Recorded

• 25 x FRSN X IC HFRS, BW111 PW101, C/D 20/7

• 5 X FRSN Carry Over Cows, BW149 W162, C/D 15/7

Colin Old 0278 704 434or Steve Old 0274 712 801

OTOROHANGAINCALF DAIRY SALE

FirewoodFIREWOOD, gum mix,60/40, dry, $120/m3.Phone 870 1807 or 021 2595305.

FIREWOOD, gum/lawson, shed stored, $120ute load. Phone 027 4724544.

Fashion & Gift s

Main Road, Kihikihi Phone 870 5071

Stockist of new clothing

MON-FRI 10am-5pmSAT 10am-1pm

Wine and cheese appointments

available after hours

ON FRI 10 5OPEN

For Sale

LAUNDROMATSTAR Tavern building,Kihikihi, now open till9pm daily, seven days aweek.

Garage Sales

KIHIKIHI93 LYON STREET

8am, loads of bargains.TO VISIT VISITED

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TE AWAMUTU441 WALLACE TERRACEHuge garage sale!Saturday 25. Not before8am, something foreveryone.TO VISIT VISITED

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TE AWAMUTU753 TEASDALE STREET

7.30am, rolled arm sofa,old china, doors, ex-renovation and more. Allmust go!TO VISIT VISITED

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TE AWAMUTU466 TAYLOR AVENUE

8.30am, Sunday andMonday, generalhousehold items.TO VISIT VISITED

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Plants & GardensORGANIC Compost, BioGrow certificate 4971 C01,bagged or bulk, candeliver, depot: PayneRoad, Te Awamutu.Phone Ray 027 417 7665 or871 7156.

PIRONGIA TOPIARYOpen Fridays10am-4pm

132 Sainsbury RoadPirongia OR phoneSusan Ranstead

871 9105

Grazing

SILAGE - HAY - CONVENTIONAL BALESTop quality round bales hay and silage,

conventional bales in packs of tenSupply and cart

Phone 027 526 4550

HAYLAGE, rounds, goodquality, $90/bale loaded.Phone 027 472 4544.

GrazingDAIRY heifer grazingavailable, May - May, 60crossbred heifers, Ariaarea. Phone 07 877 7771.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

CARAVANS, boats, horsefloats, quads, trailers,motorbikes any con-dition, anywhere. PhoneSteve 027-622-0011.

SURPLUS MILK REQUIRED

FOR CALVES

Phone027 243 1333

Prompt pickup

FlatmatesA special flatmate for aspecial house. Call formore details 07 561 3528.

For LeaseNEW industrialwarehouse, ideal for bulkstorage or trades person,built to your reqd size.Phone 871 2171 or 027 4407101.

Property WantedHOUSE WANTED forremoval. Phone021-0274-5654.

Storage

9879611AA

From $23 p/wk24hr access

Camera SurveillancePhone 07 856 7584

or 027 608 1749

TE AWAMUTUSELF STORAGE

To LetONE brm house, tenminutes to Te Awamutu,15 minutes to Cambridge,$200 p/wk. Phone 870 3181or 872 1922.

Wanted to RentTHREE brm house,preferably rural, with orwithout land, from Mayonwards. Phone 027 3488600.

For Sale

TYRESGREAT range of NEWand USED tyres. PhoneTyre and Tune CentreLtd, 21 Bond Road, 8713267.

TWISTEDWILLOW TREESFORSALE

Well grown,can deliver, $15.

Phone07 827 4305

Livestock & Poultry

AC PETFOODSCAN take penicillincalves. Phone 0800DOWN COW.CALF milk wanted, webuy vat lots anywhere,day or night. Phone 0800CALVES (0800 225 837).HUNTAWAY X headingpups, $50 each. Phone 8704358.WHITEFACE weanerheifers 110kg plus, pickany number, $430 plusgst, loan traileravailable. Phone Helen0800 CALVES (0800 225837).

CALF MILKAll milk wanted

for calves.Phone Deb871 4815 or

027 490 1007

CALF MILKWANTEDPhone Mike872 1946 or

027 364 8462

CALF MILKWANTEDPhone Mike872 1946 or

027 364 8462

SAFE ‘N’ SOUNDSTORAGE

• Electric Security Fence• 24/7 access• Camera and patrolled surveillance

027 440 7101 or 871 2171

Strategic PropertyManagement

281FRASER STREETThree double brms, single garage plus carport, fi replace and electric heaters, tidy.

Phone 871 5507 or027 766 3355

$325 p/wk

YOUR PERSONALPROPERTY MANAGER

TWO brm housePirongia, would suitprofessional couple,owners do lawns andgardens, no dogs, $240p/wk. Phone 871 9717.

FOR total marketcoverage - talk to theClassified team today!.Phone [email protected]

Vehicles Wanted

Second Hand Tyres, Mags, Lights, Radio’sSecond Hand Tyres, Mags, Lights, Radio’s& parts FOR SALE& parts FOR SALE

0800 0800 CARCAR DUMPDUMPGOT a DEAD or ALIVE VEHICLEGOT a DEAD or ALIVE VEHICLE

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We work in with all quarries in the Waikato.We work in with all quarries in the Waikato.Ross Empson - Te Awamutu

McClunie Siteprep LtdMcClunie Siteprep Ltd

Brad McClunie Owner/OperatorOwner/Operator

p. 021 247 1982p. 021 247 1982e. [email protected]. [email protected] Box 397, PO Box 397, Te Awamutu 3840Te Awamutu 3840

All Terrain Solutions for your earthwork requirementsAll Terrain Solutions for your earthwork requirements

108 TE RAHU ROAD, TE AWAMUTUPH. 07 871 3624 MOB. 0274 996 428 FAX. 07 871 5539

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ELITE SERVICES (2005) LTDYOUR RURAL BUILDING, ENGINEERING EXPERTS

Phillip & Charlotte

GENERAL ENGINEERINGINDUSTRIAL & FARM BUILDINGS

COWSHEDS & FEEDPADSMACHINE SHOP

Mon to Fri 7.00am - 5.30pmSat 8.00am - 4.00pm

Sun closed

GOTGOTGAS?GAS?

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$28 - Fill 9kg bottle

Master BUILDER

Metal Driveways - Section ClearingCalf Shed clean outs - House pads

Farm Races - Horse ArenasLandscaping & design - Fences & Retainer walls

Beau Strohmenger 027 312 [email protected]

Extensive range of Bobcat Work

General Cartage of landscape products & Bulk Cartage

CLEANING PROFESSIONALS

The QuickSmartCleaning Company

Phone us about our services

For a free quote call Rob on 021 0266 7763

Summer’s fading and the fl ies are departing ...however, does part of them still remain on your ceilings, walls etc? - Let us take care of that for you!

Bobcat Services - Tip Truck services - Digger services Lawn Prep & Seeding,hydro seeding, under sowing, turf Section Clearing - Hole drilling

Delivery of landscape materials Lawn/Garden Irrigation Calf shed clearout

Lawn Time

Stephen Hewitt - 0275 418 [email protected]

Book your new or renovationlawn project.

EXCAVATION/LANDSCAPING

EXCAVATION/LANDSCAPING HIRE PROFFESSIONAL

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU

(TE AWAMUTU HIRE LTD)

P: 07 871 3288 E: [email protected]

Mon-Fri: 7.00am-5.30pm, Sat: 7.30am-5.00pm

BEST EQUIPMENT - BEST SERVICE

HOME KILLS

Now processing GLUTEN FREE sausages!

MAC’S

HOME KILLS

Ph Richard or Donna 871 6611 - 021 279 2201MEATS

HOME KILLS

Call Jo 871 5320, 022 155 6052 - Tyler 027 330 9691

Rickit Rd, Te Awamutu

■■ Now doing marinades

■■ Family owned and operated since 1970

■■ Gluten free sausages

■■ Beef - sheep - pigs - venison etc

On-FarmOn-FarmHome Kill ServicesHome Kill Services

Now using low voltage stimulation for

tenderising your beefN

TE AWAMUTU PRE-PACKERSTE AWAMUTU PRE-PACKERS

HOME MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING PAINTING PROFESSIONAL

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Call Martyn Waugh � 07 871 9661 � 021 738 440

[email protected]

PAINTING PROFESSIONAL

New Residential Specialists

Experienced in all aspects of new homes.

For a professional fi nish and service.

Call Carl Strohmenger021 189 1820

PAINTER - DECORATORPAINTER - DECORATORPAINTER - DECORATORPAINTER - DECORATOR

Light truck hireSection clean upsPaling FencesRetainer WallsPole & post hole boring

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CHIMNEYNEED your chimneycleaned? Most cleaned for$80. FundamentalCleaning - 0800 520 005.

ARE you renovating orbuilding? Call Dave RowePainter/Decorator. Call027 290 8776/07 873 [email protected]

Health

LIZ CLARKEfor professional qualifi ed care(Child Specialist)

414 Cambridge RdTe Awamutu

870 4080870 4080

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IN-STEPIN-STEPPodiatry Services

BRIAN Krippnerbuilding, advanced tradequalified, alterations andadditions, maintenance,no job too small,LBP108788. Phone 027 2555753 or 870 6462.

BOBCATBOBCATOwner OperatorTrevor Peters

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871 1971871 1971027 515 6519027 515 6519

VALET SERVICES

Master PLUMBER Master PLUMBER

PlumbingMaintenanceSolarWater filtration

Emergency Callouts

DrainageSeptic tanks

Effluent systemsDrain unblocking

MasterPlumbers

Phone: 870 6244Email: [email protected]

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Garage CarpetGarage Carpet is incredibly practical, and surprisingly cost effective when compared to the features and benefits it provides.

- Safe - no more wet slippery floors- Warm, comfortable & quiet- Tough, durable & weatherproof- Won’t rot, smell or stain- Lifetime guarantee against zippering

- Signficantly reduces dust & dirttracked into the home

- Perfect for the garage laundry,home gym, workshop, sleep out,

man cave, holiday home & more . .

Neil Sparke 871 9899/021 261 [email protected]

cave, , holiday home & more . .

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Shaun Higginson Licensed Roofing Practioner 021 0244 1697 PO Box 670, Te Awamutu

Email [email protected]

Licensed ROOFING PROFESSIONAL SECTION SERVICES

PROPERTYMAINTENACE

Mike Ottaway Ph: 870 3920 Mob: (021) 0223 6850

� Lawn mowing

� Pruning

� Water Blasting

� Fencing

� Spraying

� Repairs &Maintenance

RESIDENTIAL – LIFESTYLE

MAINTENANCE

TREE PROFESSIONAL

CAR VALETUltra Clean - Car Valet303 Rickit RoadTe Awamutu

BOOKINGS PH 870 3452

Qualified, professional arborists

Nathan Hughes - 871 7107 / 0272 66 88 11

WOOD CHIP SUPPLYTREE INSPECTIONS

TREE PRUNING & REMOVALSTUMP GRINDING

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· Try our authentic no-pressure house washing plus fly and spider treatment· Residential, commercial and rural buildings· Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfacesFor your free quote phone0800 GO SOFTWASH0800 467 638 | 07 848 1700e: [email protected] w: softwash.co.nz

LONG RUN ROOFING SPECIALISTS

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Gerard DavidsonM. 027 257 5612

Adam DavidsonM. 0275 408 901

A. PO Box 205, Te Awamutu E. [email protected]

NEW ROOFS - RE-ROOFS - SPOUTING - CLADDING - FASCIA

LICENSED ROOFING PRACTITIONERSCOVERING THE WAIKATO

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WATERBLASTING

Available for housewashing, vinyl floor restoration, deck, patio and gutter cleaning, driveways and cobblestones, moss, mould and lichen removal and more!!!

www.waikatowaterblasting.co.nz

Glenn & Leah 0204 0255 [email protected]

BUILDERQualified licensed

carpenter29 years experience

FREE QUOTESPhone Lance027 663 2552

SLATES

SERVICES LTDSERVICES LTDANDYMANANDYMAN

0800 18 28 180800 18 28 18 mossboss.co.nz mossboss.co.nz

www.slateshandyman.co.nzwww.slateshandyman.co.nz

- Working at heights compliant- Fully insured for your protection

CALL STEVE SLATERCALL STEVE SLATER

Are youAre youfeeling the cold?

Chimney sweeping, Guttercleaning & Moss treatmentcleaning & Moss treatment

NOW is the time NOW is the time totoget Winter wise!get Winter wise!

CHIMNEYA1 Chimney Services -cleans, safety checks,parts. Phone AndrewTaylor 871 4244.

ONSITEREPAIRS LTD

2420 Cambridge Rd• Ride On Mower

Repairs• Domestic Mower

and chainsaw repairsAndrew Stewart

021 0263 8979

KING COUNTRYDRILLING

OWNER/OPERATOR:

FREEPHONESTEVE COLSON0508 HOLES DUG

0508 465 373

• Soak • Surface wells • Lined Soak holes

• Concrete products available

• Foundation Drilling• 4WD Trucks

OFFAL

HOLES

Glen 870 1433

• Retractable Reels• Gorse, ragwort etc

WE DO IT ALL!

MARSHALL WEEDSPRAYING

Johnny NelsonJohnny Nelson 027 476 3347or 871 7389

MOSS, ALGAELICHEN TREATMENT

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

PLASTEREREXPERIENCED, no job toosmall. Phone Ian 021 2297748.

WOFTYRE and Tune Centre,21 Bond Road, WOF,servicing, cambelts andrepairs. Phone 871 3267.

TIMI’S TVAERIAL SERVICES

Your Freeview Supplier and

InstallerFM aerials, UHF aerials, cabling, satellite dishes

and more ...Phone 07 873 6044

or 027 331 6804

Tuition

mathZwiseMaths Tuition

Qualifi ed TutorsAll ages

Jean McKenzie (B Ed)Phone 872 8171www.mathzwise.co.nz

Computer ServicesPC PROBLEMS?NO fix, no fee, local ITprofessional available foron site repairs, upgradesand trouble shooting, PCand laptop sales, no callout fees for help, PhoneMatt 027 515 6996 or 8703038.

Property & HomeMaintenance

EXTERIOR housecleaning. Phone UltraClean 0800 569 656 today!

GRASS Busters, for yourlawn mowing needs.Phone/text 027 6555 035 /07 825 2781 / 021 296 5913.

LOUNGE suites cleaned.Phone Ultra Clean 0800569 656 now!

CARPET CLEANING

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HOT LINE871 5151

Trade Services Gardening &Landscaping

Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning,

Removals, Stump Grinding, Hedge Cutting,

Section Clearing and much more.

[email protected]

9879593AA

Dennis Clements871 5221

027 485 1501

Free Advice & Quotes!

The Professional Arborists

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RELIEF MILKER

We are looking for a drive in RELIEF MILKER for 2015-2016 season. Must have dairy farm experience, must be reliable and able to work well in a team environment.If you are interested please email us at shereesteve.fi [email protected]

FIELD FARMSOHAUPO

CARPENTER

• Positions available immediately.• Work with a highly motivated team.• Only top quality tradesmen need apply.• Relocation allowance paid for the right person• Annual tool allowance paid on top of wages.• Guaranteed three weeks off at Christmas.

Apply now. Phone Roger 0274 944 905Apply now. Phone Roger 0274 944 905

Renovation and Building Specialist

RESTHOME CAREGIVER - PM Duties

• We off er full orientation within a Ministry of Health certifi cated, purpose built facility.• Ongoing aged care education.• A great supportive team to work with.

A mature, experienced caregiver is required to work from 3pm to 11pm, 48 hours per fortnight, including working every second weekend.

Heather Lydford, Tarahill Resthome871 3672 9am - 4pm

If you are wanting to work in a close knit, family orientated home then contact:

Providers of quality care in the Waipa District for 30 years

VACANCY FORFULL TIME LIFEGUARD

Are you a friendly and proactive person with great customer service skills who enjoys the water?

We are looking for a Full Time Lifeguard here at Livingstone Aquatics, Te Awamutu Event Centre!

Full Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Please drop in or email your CV to:[email protected]

Closing date for applications 1 May.

DOGWALKER

Required aroundRacecourse Road

area.Call for details

07 561 3528

HAIRDRESSER

WANTEDImmediate start

Phone 871 5875or 027 456 4052

CasualCaregiver

Required for Camellia Resthome.

Experience preferred. Please call in for an application form to 1743 Rewi StreetTe Awamutu or

Email Dot [email protected]

Farm Employment

FARMASSISTANTREQUIRED

345 cows, someexperience an

advantage, three brmhouse provided,

Wharepapa Southarea, must havedrivers licence.

Phone Craig, 872 2448

MILKER/ Farm Staffwanted, split calving, 160cows in winter, 335 inspring five km from townor Pirongia. Phone 07 8718812 evenings.

Farm Employment

1263

Situations Wanted

HOMEHELPERI am available to helpyou with:• minding your elderly• tending to your child• cleaning your home

Call Carli027 657 0266

COUPLE requiring newchallenge for upcomingseason. Phone Jason 021143 6250.

ODD JOBSBIG and small. CallOarsim Handyman -Colin Sim 872 7992 or 027291 2815.

Adult EntertainmentKIWI ladies in TeAwamutu. Phone 021 1596284.

Ministocks and Streetstocks

Admission Prices: • Adults $15 • Family $40 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) • Accompanied Children (12 to 16 yrs old inclusive) $5 • Accompanied Children (11 yrs old and under) FREE • Unaccompanied Children (16 and Under) $10 • Students with ID $10 • Seniors with Gold Card $10

SUNDAY, APRIL 26Racing From 2.00pm | Gates open at 12.30pm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.KIHIKIHISPEEDWAY.CO.NZ

Bring your family and friends down for a great, safe family evening of racing & excitement

61 YEARS OF KIHIKIHI SPEEDWAY

Stockcar Soccer King Country

Saloon ChampsKing Country

Production Saloon Champs

Metallic RecyclingMetallic Recycling

Employment Vacancies

TO FIND OUT MORE...

In recognition of International Midwife Day the Te Awamutu Courier is dedicating a special section exclusively for Midwives located in the Waipa in our Tuesday, 5 May 2015 publication

Simply call ourClassifi ed Advertising TeamPHONE 871 5151


Phone 871 4768

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From 9pm

FRIDAYFRIDAY3rd Degree3rd DegreeFROM 9 PMFROM 9 PM

SATURDAYSATURDAYAnzac Day Anzac Day

Open at 1pmOpen at 1pm

MONDAYMONDAYOpen at 4pmOpen at 4pm

SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

★ The Best Value In Show Business ★

Some say it’s better than the first, some say as good as and others say

not quite as good, but they all come out smiling.

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL PGFRI 10:20, SAT & SUN 3:05,

MON 3:30

HOME PG SAT & SUN 1:20, MON 1:30

SPONGEBOB: SPONGE OUT OF WATER PG

SAT & SUN 3:35, MON 1:10

CINDERELLA G Preceded by

FROZEN FEVER G SAT & SUN 12:50, MON 1:00

TINKERBELL: LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST G

SAT & SUN 1:00, MON 1:20

“Excellent. A wonderful and beautiful film of a spellbinding true story. Highly recommended.” Allan.

WOMAN IN GOLD MTHU & FRI 5:45, SAT & SUN 1:05 & 5:50,

MON 3:25, WED 10:20 & 5:45

FAST AND FURIOUS 7 M THU & FRI 7:50, SAT & SUN 3:15 & 7:55,

MON 12:50 & 5:40, WED 7:50

“PERFECT. We all really liked it. It’s a story you won’t ever have seen on the screen before, handsomely put-together. PLEASE DO NOT TELL

ANYONE THE ENDING.” Allan. Stars Blake (Gossip Girl) Lively,

Michiel (Game of Thrones) Huisman, Harrison Ford and Ellen Burstyn.

AGE OF ADALINE M THU & FRI 5:30 & 8:10, SAT & SUN 5:40 & 7:50,

MON 3:10, TUE 5:50, WED 10:10, 5:30 & 8:10

THU 5:25, FRI 10:00 & 5:25, SAT & SUN 2:35 & 5:10,

MON 2:55 & 5:30, TUE 5:30, WED 5:25

THU & FRI 7:40, SAT & SUN 7:45, WED 7:40

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Based on the book by Vera Brittain, it is the best selling account of her

experiences during WWI and follows her life during those harrowing times.

TESTAMENT OF YOUTH M THU 5:40 & 8:00, FRI 10:10, 5:40 & 8:00,

SAT & SUN 1:10 & 5:35, MON 5:50, TUE 5:40,

WED 10:00, 5:40 & 8:00

“Watching this movie was a very nice experience. You should like it

very much.” Allan.

THE LONGEST RIDE M THU & FRI 5:35 & 8:05,

SAT & SUN 3:10 & 8:05, MON 5:20, WED 5:35 & 8:05

We proudly present 4 wonderful features to commemorate this very special Anzac Weekend:

WATER DIVINER MSUN 5:25

RAILWAY MAN MSAT 8:15, MON 6:00UNBROKEN M

SUN 7:35 and the unbelievable, unimaginable

FATELESS MSAT 5:25, MON 3:15

a visual masterpiece and one of the most moving, haunting films you will ever see. This is truly a film you will never forget. Sincere acting and

the cinematography is breathtaking, unflinchingly gritty and real.

Everyone should be made to see it. One of Allan’s top 6 films.

A LITTLE CHAOS M BOYCHOIR PG START NEXT WEEK

National Theatre Live: OF MICE AND MEN

James Franco & Chris O’Dowd. The landmark revival of Nobel Prize

winner John Steinbeck’s play.MON & TUE (MAY 4 & 5) 5:30

“Avengers was fantastic – the fans have told us “better than the first one”. There’s a lot of action in it and good humour and banter between the characters.” Talei.

PIRONGIA COUNTRY MARKETS

@ The Memorial Hall

SUNDAY 26th APRIL

PH SHIRLEY SCOTT (07) 871 9536

Art - Craft

plus more

New Market Gardener

Last Sunday of every month9.00am - 2.00pm

FRESH

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International Country Legends

THETRADESMEN

John King, Harold Strong, Alan Dennis, Kevin Prime,

Margaret Curran

Reg McTaggertRoger Tibbs

Donna Saunders Herb Burkin Barry Tunnicliffe Doris Trubshaw John DeBurgh

WITH SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS

ONE SHOW ONLY

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 20157.00pm AT THE BIBLE CHAPEL. SWARBRICK DRIVE, TE AWAMUTU.

Adults - $20 Children under 12 yrs - $10 Tickets available from Bin Inn, Te Awamutu

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Charity show SaturdayValRay Country

Promotions is proudto be able to bringcountry musiclegends Roger Tibbsand Reg McTaggartto the Bible Chapelthis Saturday at7pm.

“The line up ofartists that havecome aboard to sup-port this fund raiserfor Prostate Canceris truly fantastic.”

Roger Tibbswould have to be thebest yodeler that hascome out of NewZealand and whenapproached to beone of the headlineacts on this showdidn’t need to beasked twice

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Te Awamutu Courier - April 23rd, 2015