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Dona and Gary Hobbs Pirongia Christmas house will be open again this year by popular demand. Mrs Hobbs was instrumental in staging the Festival of Trees in Pirongia Memorial Hall last Christmas. Around 2000 people attended the event and many wanted to know when will the house be open - referring to the Hobbs house containing Christmas displays which was a huge drawcard the year before. Once again this years open house will help raise funds for local organisations - including Te Awamutu BMX, Life Education Trust and Rewi Street Kindergarten. There will be a Christmas tree display and sale, light display and displays of nativity scenes from around the world, Christmas decorations etc The house opens this Friday and daily from 2.30pm-9.30pm ($1 entry) through to December 10 (when trees can be collected).

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Police and re safety ofcers are treating a blaze at Te Mawhai in the early hours of Monday morning as arson. The unoccupied home was well involved when the emergency call was received at 3.40am. Ofcer in charge Michael Kimber put in a second call for assistance when his crew could see the re from Kihikihi. The house was completely destroyed by the re and reghters concentrated on protecting nearby properties. As well as being empty at the time, electricity to the house had been disconnected last week, so it is being treated as highly suspicious. Constable Bernadette Kelly says anyone with any information about the blaze, or who saw any suspicious activity in the Te Mawhai region in the early hours of Monday morning, should contact the police on in condence.
Future of Waipa tourism in focus
Stakeholders in Waipa tourism are being encouraged to attend a public meeting tomorrow evening to discuss the establishment of a new regional tourism organisation. Promoted by Tourism Ahead, the meeting will mainly look at the question of Waipa District Councils role in developing a tourism strategy, dening and shaping the future role of tourism in the region and acting as a tourism facilitator and advocate for the region. Tourism Ahead has established short and long term objectives for regional tourism and engaged in dialogue with Waipa District Council to establish their role. Short term objectives include: Demonstrating community support for Waipa regional tourism. Enhancing the prole of tourism in the region. Encouraging new ideas for tourism development. Promoting Waipa regional tourism. Long term goals include: Establishing and implementing strategic action plans for tourism. Positively engaging the communities of Cambridge, Te Awamutu and the wider rural area in ways to encourage collaborative tourism promotional activity. Enhancing the competitiveness of local tourism business. Identifying and maximising tourism opportunities. The public meeting is to be held at the Burchell Room, Te Awamutu i-SITE Centre at 5pm. Guest speaker is Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust CEO Jim Mylchreest.

Finn winner

Congratulations to Cecil Brawn for correctly identifying Tim Finns three previous Te Awamutu public performances and winning a double pass to his Imaginary Kingdom concert at the Te Awamutu Events Centre this Saturday night. Tim played Te Awamutus Albert Park with Split Enz as part of the towns centenary celebrations in 1984, a solo concert in Te Awamutu Sports Club in 1992 and with brother Neil at the opening of the Museums True Colours exhibition in 1998. Also acceptable would have been the 1972 Sound Out 72 event starring The Peddlers at Waipa Racecourse where a teenage Brian Timothy Finn and preSplit Enz band took the stage in the talent quest. Concert promoter Brent Eccles reports 200 more tickets have been released for this weekends show. They are available from Te Awamutu i-Site Visitor Centre or Ticketek.

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Prison calling about creating freedom
Errol Baker still ready to make a difference after 30 years inside
By Grant Johnston Errol Baker joined the staff at Waikeria Prison nearly 30 years ago because he wanted to make a difference - something he is just as passionate about today. Mr Baker was a recipient of the 28 year clasp (??) at a recent function at Waipa Workingmens Club. He was already familiar with a number of Waikeria employees when he joined the staff of the then borstal in 1976 as he had played rugby with them - being a member of the renowned Baker brothers at St Pats Rugby Club. The money on offer was reasonable and I had a young family so that was a consideration, but above all I felt I had something to offer the prisoners to help prevent them from reoffending. Mr Baker says knowledge of life skills and an appreciation of the need to be a team player were among the attributes missing for many prisoners. Ive always seen team sport as a really good way for bringing people together into a family type situation - which for some of these guys was something badly missing in their lives. Family will generally let you know when you are in the wrong, but theyre also your staunchest allies. Having a family to boost you up, but at the same time keep your feet rmly on the ground is an important aspect of anyones upbringing. Getting these guys (prisoners) together into family situations is a way of helping them rebuild their lives. There have been huge changes at Waikeria in the three decades that Mr Baker has worked there - most obviously from being a borstal taking youth offenders for up to two years to being the largest prison in the country, with all types of prisoners including high security prisoners serving life sentences. The clientele at the prison reects the changes in society with dramatic increases in serious and violent crime leading to inmates serving longer sentences. We did not have the drug issues 30 years ago that we see today. A lot of people see drugs as way of getting rich quickly. Drugs exacerbate the problems that are already there. There is a lot of anger and frustration, with the rich in society getting rich and the poor becoming poorer. There are also often a lot of social implications from young people raising children - kids having kids. Mr Baker overseas the Te Aomarama Unit at Waikeria, where inmates are taught basic life skills and undergo an NCES qualications system in literacy - working one on one and learning in groups. Carving skills are taught - with inmates doing a lot of wood and bone carving also in their own time. A programme that has worked well for Maori prisoners, Te Hau Horongo, involves learning about tikanga and kawa - they learn about their history and what it is like to live the Maori way. Some prisoners come in here really angry - they dont know what they want. This programme gives them direction. It is about using the past to build the future. Mr Baker says he has seen enormous change in some inmates through this programme. One guy was right into a gang and was in for serious crimes. When he left he was a positive, condent, assured person - totally different. He was a leader in his unit and won the korero (speech) part of a kapa haka contest. Two other prisoners are now back in their own communities putting what they learned to good use to help others. In order to change, a person has to want to change - this unit gives them more opportunity and reason to change. I really enjoy what I do. If I can help a prisoner and prevent them from reoffending then I feel I have succeeded, Mr Baker says. Other honours presented at the function at Waipa Workingmens Club were to: 28 years: Graham Smith, Jim Tane, Graham Lile. 21 years: Mark Gulliver, Beth Richardson, Phillip Mosen, Misikueni Tualima, Allan Johnson, John Grifn, Paul OByrne, Noel Aukett.

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With a famous gardening surname it was probably quite tting that Margaret and Derek Yates were named winners of the open section of the Keep Te Awamutu Beautiful edible garden competition. The couple have a relatively small section surrounding their home unit on Elizabeth Avenue, but that doesnt stop them from growing an enormous range of fruit and vegetables, The vegetable garden boasts everything from beans and broccoli to cauliowers, carrots, cabbages and corn, with every space cleverly utilised. Fruit includes apples, several forms of citrus, feijoas, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Theres also rhubarb, cape gooseberries and herbs tucked in various nooks and crannies. They rarely have to buy anything in the fruit or vegetable line as they always have something in the garden for their meals, while Mrs Yates makes jams, marmalades and chutneys. The couple have three compost bins on the go to provide for their thriving garden. While the back of their section is mostly used for fruit and vegetables, the front is more ornamental. Amongst the many lovely shrubs and owers are some magnicent roses. Mrs Yates says they spend many hours in their garden but its not really hard work. I enjoy being in the garden - its a relaxation rather than a chore. EDIBLE GARDEN RESULTS Runner-up in the open section was Joy Smith for her Racecourse Road garden, which features an amazing variety of vegetables, with boxes of seedlings Third equal went to Russ Falconer for the healthy vegetables which receive compost from his own garden and Keith Millar who utilises every available spot for planting. In the junior section Abby Millar picked up rst place for her wonderful patch, complete with rabbit proof fences. Puahue School took out the school section with a colourful garden that hosts lots of butteries. In the kindergarten section Rewi Street took top honours, with Hazelmere Kindergarten placed second. The Edible Gardens judge, Eon Fraser, commended all the vegetable gardens and commented that even a small patch can produce a large amount of vegetables. He has offered to help plan or advise anyone keen to start a new edible gardens in their own back yard. OWNERS Mick and Faye Henderson (seated front) celebrate winning the 332065AD KTAB supreme award with staff outside The Redoubt.
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A business that operated in Te Awamutu many years ago has been resurrected by Pirongia residents Joan and Tony Hodgson. Not surprisingly Alexandra Antiques began on Alexandra Street around 10 years ago, but it actually had its beginnings at the front of the couples business, Hodgsons Furniture. Mr Hodgson is a cabinet maker and had a workshop at the rear of an Alexandra Street premises. When the front of the premises became vacant they decided to start an antiques and collectables shop. That business eventually went to a separate location, where it became Alexandra Antiques. When that business closed, the Hodgsons began in a co-operative venture at Tirau. Along with ve others they shared The Tirau Antique Centre for seven years, travelling from their home at Pirongia. But the lease ran out at Tirau earlier this year and the group decided to call it a day. Some of the items from the store were sold at auction, while the rest have been used to start a new Alexandra Antiques on Market Street. The Hodgsons initially found it difcult to nd a suitable premises and eventually took
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DONE DEAL: Manager of Ingham Honda Te Awamutu, Bill Taylor hands over the keys of a Honda 3320614AD Civic to one of Te Awamutus favourite sons, Olympic cyclist Tim Gudsell. By Colin Thorsen Ingham Honda has been happy to provide some extra wheels for Te Awamutu cyclist Tim Gudsell. The 21-year-old recently signed a two year professional contract with French team Fancaise des Jeux, joining his former Te Awamutu Sports Cycling club-mate Julian Dean as New Zealands only two pro riders. Since then Greg Henderson has signed a professional contract, making it three Kiwis on the circuit Gudsell is back in Te Awamutu, staying with his parents Stuart and Diane, until late January when he returns to France. His rst race with FDJ is in Spain on February 10. He is back in Spain from March 29 to April 1 for the World Track Championships, riding the team pursuit. The Olympian is building an impressive list of achievements, including winning bronze in the teams pursuit at Melbourne Commonwealth Games; winning stage one of Tour of Wellington enroute to nishing second overall and rst U23 overall; winning the Tour of Haut Anjon (France), taking out stages two and four, and being selected to ride stagiaire with La Francaise des Jeux. Fresh from winning the inaugural Maungatautari 100km Classic, Gudsell is now focusing on the criterium nationals in Christchurch on December 3. Its then back to his second home in France for a training camp and team presentation for FDJ-France. He will be in Wellington for the national road championships on January 13. There is also a possibility he will be available to represent New Zealand in the Tour Down Under in Australia from January 16-20. In presenting the Honda Civic to Gudsell, manager of Ingham Honda Te Awamutu Bill Taylor said the rm was very happy with the arrangement. We want to continue supporting Tim long term. Hes done a great job for a local boy. I remember seeing him get chosen for the Olympics. Things will only get better result wise. Continued on page 15.

Hurrell happy with golf form
The House of Travel business house twilight competition is hotting up at Te Awamutu Golf Club attracting 98 starters on Wednesday. Richard Hurrell continues to make hay while the sun shines, accumulating 22 points despite having his summer handicap reduced by several strokes. Best return of the night was 23 points by Ryan Anthony. Stirling Sports lead with 294 points after ve rounds of the teams competition, from Chapel Rebels on 289. Bowers Tigers on 277, Dunnks Bulk Spreaders 276 and Stewart & Cavalier 271.
Scramble: Ryan Anthony 23, Richard Hurrell, Craig Vincent, Brett Hollinshead 22, Shaan Featherston, Heather Gifkins, Paul Brownlie, Trevor Heays 21, Marshall Carter, Sean Collett, Ann Waters, Bryce McDougall, Evan Berry 20.

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A wonderful humourous play with music, about an adult tap dancing class Written by Richard Harris Directed by Coral Taylor Choreographed by Gaylene Foster Season 28th April to 12th May 2007 Interest Evening 7.30pm December 4, 2006 at the Woolshed Auditions 7.00am to 9.00pm December 11 and 12, 2006 at the Woolshed For Enquiries Phone Coral on 871-4445

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MACDONALDS Craft Day, November 19, 2006. Te Awamutu Floral Art, 54F Red Spade, Betty Johnson. TE AWAMUTU Zipper Club, 1st Chris Osment, Yellow Spot 88E, 2nd J Styles, Turquoise Star 03F. Grateful thanks for public support.

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A BABY? Planned or unplanned! Know your options. Phone Pregnancy Counselling Services collect (07) 855-5779 - 24 hours a day. JUILET 38, busty and lusty, available 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday or by appointment. Phone 870-3479 or (027) 3443749, no texting. NEED a lawyer? Call 870-4991 James Parlane. NICKY, 28 year old, auburn hair, green eyes, 56, totally feminine, waiting for your calls, Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.00pm. Phone 8703479 or (027) 3443749, no texting. TINA, Kiwi, 30s, in/out calls, ready to pleasure, discreet. Phone (027) 220-4528.
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PUBLIC MEETING CHILDRENS ART HOUSE
All parents and those interested in the teaching of art and art activities for children aged 7 to 17 are invited to attend a meeting at the: Otorohanga Library Meeting Room Wednesday, November 29th, 7.30pm This information meeting is sponsored by the Otorohanga Childrens Art House Charitable Trust, which is establishing an Art House in Otorohanga early next year for the children of this region. Further information about this project can be seen on the internet at www.oto-rotary.org and by clicking on the Art House link, or by phoning (021) 626-090

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EXPERIENCED farm worker looking for relief work from December 22nd - January 7th. Please phone (07) 825-2214 or (021) 235-1422.

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KAWHIA SCHOOL

We require a New Zealand Registered Teacher with recent successful junior class experience to join our school 0.7ftte Fixed Term for Term 1 and 2, 2007 with possibility of extensions to Terms 3 and 4. Please send CV and letter of application to: The Principal Kawhia School, P O Box 28, Kawhia 3843 Fax (07) 871-0728. Applications close November 30th, 2006 SECURITY Officers are needed! Gain this NZQA approved qualification by correspondence for under $500. Student loans may apply. Phone 043.

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.3 position Y0 - Y6 Commence term 1, 2007. Thursday; 1.15 - 2.45pm Friday 9am - 2.45pm Skills you can offer our students will depict your job description. Applications close; Friday December 8th, 3.00pm. Appointment; Friday, December 15th. Applications to; Principal, Kathryn Turner 18 Mellsop Road, RD2 Te Awamutu, or parawera@xtra.co.nz
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We currently have a vacancy for a permanent part time school cleaner, for 11.5 hours per week. Cleaning duties need to be completed between 3.00 - 5.30pm daily. This position commences on December 4th, 2006. Please send your letter of application to: Principal Te Awamutu Primary School 401 Teasdale Street Te Awamutu

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175 College Street, Te Awamutu CAREGIVER A position have become available for an experienced caregiver for night shift. Rostered duties are seven per fortnight. CAREGIVERS Casual shifts available. Experience preferred but full training will be given. Orientation and ACE training provided.

For application form and further information please phone 871-6226 Denise or Ethne

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Fairview Educational Services Limited, Hamilton is now accepting applications for the following FULLY FUNDED full time vehicle courses starting in January. Automotive Youth Course Automotive Skill Enhancement

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We are looking for a hard working motivated person, who may have some plant or storemans experience and who preferably holds a forklift licence, to join our team. The duties are varied and interesting. If you would like to join a friendly and progressive company please apply in writing before December 1, 2006 to: The Manager PO Box 313 Te Awamutu
Remember there are NO FEES charged for any of these courses. Get motor-vated and contact the Training Manager today on (07) 849-9828

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Tuesday November 28 - 11.00am
Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Sale Comprising. 11.00am Prime & Boners 10 Fat Cattle 150 Boners Store Cattle 10 Potter Bulls 20 2yr str & hfrs 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs

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12.00 noon Feeder calves 50 calves 12.00 noon Sheep 20 Prime lambs 30 Store Lambs Further Entries Being Accepted All enquiries to: Chris Ryan 07 871-Peter Schnuriger 07 871-Peter Cain 07 871-Bob Drake 07 871-941 958

Ofce Co-ordinator

HR and Recruitment Consulting Business Te Awamutu Base Approximately 30 hours per week - maybe more! Business is growing at People Solutions and we are now looking for an experienced ofce organiser to help us take our business to the next level. Were a small team and working for us means mucking in with everything we do, from admin and reception work through to taking responsibility for recruitment support and the placement of temporary staff. Youll need to be absolutely customer focused, have great computer skills, an eye for detail, and be keen to take responsibility for co-ordinating an increasingly busy and complex business. Youll also be able to work afternoons until 5.00pm and have some exibility around your starting time, depending upon business needs. Interested? E-mail us at info@peoplesolutions.co.nz for a job description or register your interest by Wednesday, December 6 with your CV and a covering letter explaining why this is the opportunity youre looking for.

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Fat Freddys Drop on DVD

Te Awamutu Courier and Tracs give readers the chance to celebrate THE New Years Eve Party - Mercury Rising - by winning a copy of the Fat Freddys Drop DVD Fantastic Voyages No.1. The band appears at Mercury Rising New Years Eve Party in Whitianga 31 December with Nesian Mystic, Concord Dawn, PNC with P-Money, Tahuna Breaks,Jakob, The Septembers and MC Slave. A No.1 debut album in Based On A True Story, a brilliant hit single Wandering Eye and a host of awards including Best Group, Best Album, Best New Zealand Roots Group and The Peoples Choice Award in 2005 set the scene.and 2006 saw further success with the Peoples Choice Award, The Highest Selling New Zealand Album and Best Music Video for Wandering Eye. The fans prayers have been answered with the new DVD which features ten live performances from the bands recent UK & European tour, which capture that legendary Fat Freddys live show in full ight. Also included are the three Shuk. Good sounds, great visuals and ne food - what more do you need ? Well you need to see them live to experience the phenomenon that is The Drop thats what. And where better to see them than at Mercury Rising. This is THE New Years Eve Party you wont want to miss. The idyllic location is Ohuka Farm, just across the road from Buffalo Beach in Whitianga and provides the ideal setting to welcome in the New Year with plenty of wide open space,a meandering stream and a backdrop of native bush. This will be the feelgood show of the year. Its as much about the event as it is about the artists playing it. Check out www.liveinconcert.co.nz for more information. Get in quick, make your New Year plans early and prepare to cruise into 2007. Youll be glad you did! Tickets are available from from TRACS. To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime contact number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to Mercury Rising Fat Freddys Drop Competition and make sure it reaches our ofce by 5pm Friday.

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BRIEFLY Herd contest turns 25
Entries are now being called for the 25th annual Te Awamutu On Farm Herd Competition. There is a new progeny class especially for the Silver Jubilee year, along with the traditional pedigree and grade cattle classes. Organisers are hoping for a big entry this year to match the celebrations. Entries close on November 20.For entry forms contact Peter Marwood at 871 9859. (For more details refer to classied advertisement.)

Nightmare wake-up call

By Dean Taylor In the early hours of Sunday morning Brian and Christine Jeffs got the news every parent of a teenager dreads. The couples 15-year-old son, Nicholas Samuel Thomas, had died at the wheel of his car on Cambridge Road less than a kilometre from home. The news was so tragic because the Jeffs thought Nicholas was asleep in his own bed. At about 9pm Nick said goodnight and took himself off to bed, says Mr Jeffs. After the police came around we checked his room and he had done the old pillows under the blankets trick. His decision to sneak from the house and drive to a party in Hamilton was not typical of the young man - but as his Dad says - typical of a teenager. Nicholas was a good kid - a good student and talented at his two loves, music and cricket. He had been playing cricket that day, lling in for a team to get in some match play to prepare for a season with Hamilton Boys High 2nd XI. Nicholas was rapt to have made the team and was wanting to have an impressive season. Sometime, possibly that night, he decided to sneak off to a 16-year-old girls party in Hamilton his friends were at. His plan almost worked, until he fell asleep at the wheel on Cambridge Road near Pekerau Crescent and drove straight ahead into a power pole and brick fence pillar. Police believe he died instantly. Neighbours who heard the crash came to his aid immediately. Mr Jeffs says normally Nicholas would have asked to go to the party, and he or his wife would have picked him up. He thinks a recent talk about schoolwork and impending exams probably made the youngster think he wouldnt have been allowed to go, so he made his own way. As well as his cricket successes, which saw him recently on a trip to Brisbane, Nicholas was a more than promising musician. He had been drummer for the successful Waikato Youth Symphonic Band for many years, and also played for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra for the past two years and this year he also spent a week performing in Vanuatu performing with the Boys High Jazz Band. The serious crash unit is investigating, and at this stage police can only say it appears as if Nicholas simply fell asleep. Nicholas funeral is on Thursday.

Top Kihikihi gardens

Kihikihis top gardens have been found in the annual Kihikihi Rotary competition. Winners were Grant and Sandra Redshaw of 13 Dick Street. Ross Signal and Glenys Stewarts 161 Flat Road property was runner-up, followed by Max and Kirsten Wards 2 Bryce Street property in third place. Highly commended were Rose Kjestrups 7 Kihikihi Road and Gillian and Graeme Coxs 62 Herbert Street. Best Kept Street was Herbert Street. Prizes were sponsored by Ngaroto Nurseries.

Plenty to crow about.

By Cathy Asplin Kaipaki School student Ben Waterhouse (10) has certainly set the bar high for a scarecrow making competition. He is the rst to have his creation ready for the Kaipaki Country Fair (being held at his school on December 2) and hopes to inspire others around the district to have a go as well. While the entries dont close until November 25 and the completed scarecrows dont have to be shown until fair day, Ben was keen to get his built early. I talked to mum to see if she would help me build a scarecrow and we asked neighbours and friends for items that would help us. The clothes were from a friend of my Nans and the hay from the neighbours. We also went on a shopping trip to get the sunower for his pocket and the little mouse to put in his hat. It was fun and the kids at school think Arthurs pretty cool. Ben is hoping plenty of scarecrows will line the school driveway for the fair. He also plans to check out some of the games, crafts, rides, competitions and food stalls planned for the community event, which will benet his school. Entry forms and further details about the scarecrow competition or the fair are available from Kaipaki School.

Mavis, the Interislanders promotional VW Beetle, has been a big hit as she scuttles around Scream Rosetown Festival events. She took pride of place outside council chambers for the opening and was seen lurking outside the doors of Te Awamutu College Music departments Thursday night concert Songs of Travel. She was also seen at the Presbyterian Church fair and the Embroidery Exhibition, plus had morning tea on the Altrusa Garden Ramble. There is a rumour Mavis also
attended Hamiltons Beer X - but she doesnt drink and drive. Mavis will be seen at the Rose Show on Friday and will be attending the Pirongia Art Awards on Friday night. The Interislander has come on board as a new sponsor this year, and is running a fantastic contest. To be in to win a return family pass on the Interislander and prize packages for excursions in Wellington and Marlborough Sounds, simply come to Te Awamutu Rose Gardens on Sunday, November 19 and ll out an entry. The winner will be notied on Monday.

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School students try hand at yachting
BUDDING yachties put their skills to the test on Lake Ngaroto. Students from Pirongia and Otorohanga South primary schools had an invaluable opportunity to try out yachting at Lake Ngaroto recently. Contingents of pupils from the two schools used the lake on different days to take advantage of the Yachting New Zealand Have a Go initiative. The programme sees three trailers set up with six optimist sailing dinghies plus three topaz two-handed learn to sail boats, as well as an inatable coach boat, travelling around the country. The package comes complete

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Joyce Green shootout queen
Joyce Green emerged victorious from the Top 10 shootout at Te Awamutu Womens Golf last Wednesday. Spectators were treated to some wonderful golf, interspersed with a few humorous and at times disastrous shots. Hazel Bryant was runner-up, followed by Sylvia Gooch, Erena Neilson, Maureen Fraser, June Gillespie, Min Nolan, Julie Stevanon, Raewyn Coleman and Margaret Johnson. The Wednesday scramble saw Margaret Collings to the fore with 19 stableford points, followed by Rae Roberts and Elizabeth Macpherson on 16. Julie Stevanons hot form owed over into the Saturday scramble, where she collected 43 stableford points, followed by Jade Furer on 40, Mary Strack on 36 (by lot) and June Gillespie on 36.
Wilson triumphs in triples
Murray Wilson skipped his host club team of Brian Dobbins and Doris Mackey to outright victory in the latest open tournament at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. Wilsons combination was the only team with four wins. Several teams emerged with three wins, but with the countback on differentials, Ron Parsons Pirongia team of Nevenka Drnasin and Rae Baucke emerged as runners-up. Third place went to Mike Oldelds team from Cambridge. The Devoy Signs and Graphics sponsored tournament attracted 25 teams.

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PRECISION CHOP LOADER WAGON
Parker hot in company of SA ladies
Duncan Parker blazed his way to 63 net when the men were invited to play on ladies day at Stewart Alexander Golf Club. Parker was a decisive winner of the annually contested Jokers Cup, heading off H. Littlewood 67, P. Burrell, I. Froggatt, B. Bouma 69 and L. Brain 70. The Sheilas Cup winner was Elaine Troutbeck with 70 net, from P. Murphy 71, E. Ford 72, H. Parker, D. Grifn 73 and B. Herbert 74.
Twilight, sponsored by Ultrascan, Rex Mossman: I Berry 23, M Brown 22, C Douglas 21, S Barnard 21, J Gibson, D Heta 20, S Collett, K Clarke, H Littlewood, A Te Ao 19, R Mossman 18. Ladies: S Lawrence 20, J Jeffries, J Crichton 19, B Roigard, A Knight 18, C Formosa, H Baynes 17.

Bardsley in super form

It took Ken Bardsley a mere 12 darts to complete one of his 501 singles legs in the penultimate round of the championship. The Warriors team No 1 was in extraodinararily good touch. He followed it up with a 15 dart demolition job in the second leg of his match against KEN BARDSLEY Arrows Marc Webb. Bardsleys scores included a perfect throw of 180, 156 nish, 100x5, 105, 100 start twice and 120 start. Warriors came out on top of their arch-rivals Arrows 16-7. Ohaupos Huka Brown was the second player to chalk up a 180 on the night in his teams 23-0 whitewash of FBI. Rebels accounted for Waikeria 14-9, while Pirongia Hotel dealt to Stranglers 17-6. In division two, Hobbits won again, beating Marist II 13-4, making it two for the year. Nomads cleaned out Marist 17-0 and RSA beat Riff Raff 13-4.

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PIRONGIA Noeline Hancock ended the year on a high note winning the Consolation Cup at Pirongia Golf Club. Hancock prevailed 74 net on a countback from Mel Turner. Division II, also for players who had not previously won a trophy during the year, was won by Gloria King with 73 net on a countback from Ann Miers.
Net scramble, division I: W Gray 68, J Webber 71, P MacIntyre 72, B Staples 73, M Turner 74. Division II: P McFarlane 70, A Miers, G King 73, N Hancock 74, R Collinson-Smith, J Dunn 75. Sunday, Luxaex Cup winner: A Nieremeijer. Century 21 sponsored longest putt: J Reakes.

Aces on a roll

A team of Te Awamutu Aces are living up to their name in the opening two rounds of the Kakepuku Cup interclub tennis competition. Te Awamutu Aces swept aside Pirongia 15-1, then Kihikihi Red 13-3. Roto-O-Rangi and Kihikihi Blue are keeping pace with the Aces at this early stage of a competition that is in its 41st year. Korakonui and Kio Kio clubs have joined forces to eld a combined team to be known as United.
Round 1: Te Awamutu Aces 15, Pirongia 1; RotoO-Rangi 11, Kihikihi Red 5; Kihikihi Blue 9, Wharepapa South 7. Round 2: Te Awamutu Bashers 13, Pirongia 3; Hairini 11, Ngahinapouri 5; Kihikihi Blue 10, United 6; Roto-O-Rangi 12, Wharepapa South 4; Te Awamutu Aces 13, Kihikihi Red 3. Melville Cup, round 2: Korakonui 16, Ngahinapouri 0; Te Awamutu Hustlers 14, Te Rahu Stripes 2; Otorohanga 12, Hairini 4.

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MEMBERS, AFFILIATED MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME
In 1990 husband and wife team - David and Wendy Reynolds (pictured below) - developed the concept of creating quality New Zealand made outdoor furniture, for New Zealanders. Rhapsody Furniture was born in the garage of their Freeman Place home, with a commitment to employing local people to make quality outdoor furniture made to withstand New Zealand conditions and meet the needs of the Kiwi lifestyle. The values the company was built on remain the cornerstone of todays operation. Rhapsody Furniture has resisted the temptation to manufacture all or any of the components overseas, has stayed loyal to its Te Awamutu base by building the purpose built factory in the town and continues to be run by David and Wendy - backed by the same team of mentors, professionals, family and friends who have been there since the start. In 2006 the couple are proud to be able to do business

CLUB SEVENS

Albert Park Te Awamutu

invitation

Saturday, November 11

1.00pm - 7.00pm

All the top teams will be here from Chiefs and Blues regions
Finals at approx 6.30pm Refreshment Marquee Food ADMISSION: $5, Children under 15 free
Kihikihi Bowling Clubs entry triumphed in the Country Shield competition with eight wins. Runner-up spot went to Pirongia with six wins. The annual event was contested by Kihikihi, Pirongia, Leamington and Ohaupo. An optional fours tournament at Kihikihi saw three teams record four wins apiece. Winners on a countback of ends were R. Wallbuttons Otorohanga four (29 ends), ahead of R. Hoopers Rewa crew (24 ends) and W. Jeffcoats Putaruru team (22 ends). The Fairview Motors sponsored event was contested by 23 teams. Noelene Sanders (s) and Mary Churches (l) were victorious in the Mavis Kiely Trophy for drawn pairs.
Kihikihi claim country bowling Beal Ngahinapouri club bragging rights senior golf champ
Aaron Beal was the senior mens winner 10/9 when Ngahinapouri Golf Club championships were nalised last month. Intermediate winner was Steve Kidd 4/3 and junior winner Ryan Crocker 1-up (both also contested over 36 holes). Regan Kidd won the Hartstone Handle for 25+ handicappers 4/2 (27 holes) and Chris Lawrence the Handicap Mugs Cup (18 holes). Ladies silver winner was Maree Whiteman 3/2, bronze I winner Liz Holm 2/1 and bronze II winner Barbara Edwards 5/4. The shootout nal and prizegiving evening are to be held on Saturday, November 18. Tees are now open 3-6pm for Thursday night twilights.
Junior pairs champions repeat
Helen Anderson skipped Julie Apeldoorn to victory in the Ladies Junior Pairs Championship at Te Awamutu Bowling Club to retain the title they won last year. The pair beat Lois Knight and Ske McLiesh in the rst game, but honours were reversed in the second game. The nal turned out to be an epic affair with Anderson and Apeldoorn holding a winning 16-15 lead after the 18 ends were completed.
Young shooter overcomes difcult conditions
Highlight of Otorohanga Rie Clubs recent Cederman Trophy shoot was some ne shooting by young Cameron Dunn. He recorded a 50.10 possible shooting free rie, scope and rest at 500 yards. Fishtailing winds and boiling mirage made for difcult conditions. Free rie: C Dunn 168, G Dunn 168, R Hubey 178. NRA shooters, sling only, no scope: J Cowan 140.9 rie, 145.15 handicap; J Apperley 137.7, 144.11; J Dunn 141.5, 147.11; I Evans 139.9, 145.15; B George 1 range 47.2. Burglar for day: S Bowen 128.1, 148.11.

GREEN ACRES LAWNMOWING

Residential and Lifestyle blocks Free quotes, Pensioner rates, same day service. Phone Michele and Gavin on (027) 683-7086 or 870-5037

GRAZING WANTED

HAVE you grazing space for dairy weaners? - then talk with us. Phone Bruce (07) 827-4605, (0274) 825925 or 84 94. www.nzgrazing.co.nz

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5m $160, 10m $290, delivered. Phone (07) 873-9190 or (021) 617-349. TV Phillips on casters, goes well, suit rumpus room, $60. Phone (07) 872-8099. MANURE, $5 a bag, Te Awamutu Cycling Club. Phone 8717978. TROUSERS, frocks, skirts shortened. Sincerity Drycleaners, 97 Sloane Street.

FIREWOOD

VEHICLES WANTED

COMPANY

The CAR DUMP

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MEATEATER HOMEKILLS LTD Now Killing Pigs Phone 871-9995 or (029) 871-9995
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Phone Rosetown Driver Training (0274) 125000 or 871-5569.

80+ DRIVER TRAINING

All Exterior Cleaning

MORTGAGE BROKER NZMBA

Phone Christine 871-3176 (021) 545-302 NO fix, no fee, repairs from experienced local IT professional. Mobile upgrades, repairs and installations service. No call out fees! Phone Matt (027) 515-6996 or 870-3038. LIFESTYLE blocks for all your fencing requirements. Experience and quality guaranteed. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. MOWING tedding, raking, baling, wrapping and stacking. New Krone Baler, cartage also available, also buying standing grass. Phone Nick/Georgie (07) 827-1849 or (027) 4389803. SIX wheeler tip truck for hire, experienced driver/operator. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. WATERBLASTING. Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662 today! WINDOWS cleaned by the experts. Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

NETWORKING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Wellness with Suspension Gel Technology Use and tell Come along to Burchell Pavilion, Gorst Avenue on Wednesday November 8th for 7-7.30pm start Take an hour for a great overview, Coffee afterwards Contact Andrea (07) 870-3252 Denise (021) 176-9226

Johnny Nelson

WASHBRIGHT
MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN TREATMENT Low pressure Coloursteel roofs Roof spray, Tiles and Decromastic Rotary clean, pavers, driveways, footpaths Commercial buildings Phone (0274) 763-347 or 871-7389

PC PROBLEMS?

ZIPS REPLACED
ARTIST easel for sale, table model, $49.50. Phone 870-4994. BED base and mattress, excellent condition, $40, single. Phone (07) 872-8099.

FORMWORK CARPENTER

This vacancy would suit a part time tradesman. Must be conversant in all types of formwork / shuttering. All inquiries to The Manager on (07) 873-6440 or (021) 718-525

SENIOR HAIRDRESSER

Local, busy Salon, No weekends, One late night, Good rates, Part or full time Phone (027) 262-3436

Te Awamutu SPCA

CONCRETE FOREPERSON
Otorohanga Due to continued growth we are looking to employ a dynamic hands on foreperson to lead a small team. Applicants must have a clean drivers licence and must be fully experienced in all aspects of concrete works. If you are interested in joining a progressive local company with great prospects then contact The Manager on (07) 873-6440 or (021) 718-525

OPEN DAYS

Every Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm

except public holidays

Or by appointment Phone 871-5222 and leave a message or Phone Diane (021) 463-543

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Stein night, Saturday The White in Ngahinapouri Hall Masai
A great night of drinking and dancing Bavarian-style is promised for those who attend the Stein Night at Ngahinapouri Hall on Saturday. The fundraising project, being staged by the Ngahinapouri Hall Society, is to help with the upgrade of the community hall. A successful quiz evening and monster garage sale have already been held to help raise funds. Doors open for the stein night at 7.15pm, with the Stein Band playing from 8pm-11pm. Commemorative steins are available to purchase on the evening (there is no BYO for beverages). Supper is included in the ticket price ($25). For further details or tickets contact Ross (2200) or Colin (6678).

CINEMA SCENE

Dedicated expressly to the downfall of the monolithic Third Reich war machine, they call themselves the White Rose. Its sole female member, Sophie Scholl, is captured during a dangerous mission to distribute pamphlets on campus with her brother Hans. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to the White Rose, her cross-examination by the Gestapo quickly escalates into a searing test of wills as Scholl delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility that is both haunting and timeless. The true story of Germanys most famous anti-Nazi heroine is brought to thrilling life in this multi-award winning drama. Armed with longburied historical records of her incarceration, director Marc Rothemund expertly re-creates the last six days of Sophie Scholls life: a heart-stopping journey from arrest to interrogation, trial and sentence.

Country music afternoon

Mt Pirongia Country Music Club will stage its regular club afternoon in the Pirongia School Hall this weekend, as the Memorial Hall will already be in use. This months guest is a surprise - but he is guaranteed to be entertaining. Everyone is welcome to attend the club day in the school hall on Sunday from 1pm. Afternoon tea is provided.

ROSETOWN SATURDAY

in conjunction with Scream Rosetown Festival
Admission: Door sales $10 adults, $8 students Light refreshments available: $2 Time: 7.30pm Open to: 12 - 20 year olds

(on day of finals)

Date: 11 November 2006 Venue: Te Awamutu College Hall Judging:

Judges decision final

The amazingly true romantic adventure of a Swiss woman who married a Masai warrior and settled in the Kenyan bush. Beautiful blond Swiss woman Carola gazes dreamily out beyond the ferry-boat railing, where her eyes meet those of handsome Masai warrior Lemalian. Not must longer than an heartbeat later, Carola ditches her Swiss boyfriend and travelling companion Stefan and decides to stay in Kenya to pursue Lemalian even though she doesnt yet know if he returns her feelings. With a premise so astounding that it can only be true, this lm is based on the bestselling autobiography of Swiss woman Corinne Hofmann, who fell in love with a Masai warrior while on holiday in Kenya. She married him and lived the life of a traditional Masai wife for several years.
OSCARS - LOTS OF OSCARS! A TRIUMPH from CLINT JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE PG EASTWOOD and STEVEN FINAL WED 7.50 SPIELBERG A warm, witty, light-hearted and pleasant romantic adventure that leads to a FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS R15
TUE 7.55, WED 6.00, FINAL SUN 2.00 very satisfying ending. Beautifully photographed, absolutely fabulous to look at. Chocolat, Tea With Mussolini and Under The Tuscan Sun fans will simply love this film. Its well-acted, well-written and well-directed. Russell Crowe stars with an excellent cast including Albert Finney and Freddie (the lad in Finding Neverland and he played Charlie in the Chocolate Factory) Highmore.

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TUE 5.40 & 8.10, WED 10.00, 5.40 & 8.10, THU & FRI 5.40 & 8.10, SAT 5.30 & 8.00, SUN 3.30 & 6.00

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4TH MONTH. TUE 7.45, SAT 5.40, FINAL SUN 3.40

Sophie Scholl

In 1943, as Hitler continues to wage war across Europe, a group of college students mount an underground resistance movement in Munich.

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