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Harness racing hits WaipaRacecourse again with the TeAwamutu-Cambridge HarnessRacing Club’s meeting onDecember 29.

It will be a Holiday FunRaces — Big Summer Festivalmeeting, with entertainment forchildren and giveaways.

There are corporate tentsavailable — contact stewardFrank Cooper on 871 8975.

Last year a large crowdgathered to take in someexciting harness racing on thegrass, but a freak power failurecaused the meeting to beabandoned early in theprogramme.

Oops - CraftFair Nov. 15

Te Awamutu’s Annual CraftFair held as part of ScreamRosetown Festival is onSaturday, November 15 atSelwyn Park.

The fair date has beenincorrectly published in festivalpromotions. Ignore them.

As usual there is a full rangeat the fair — music, crafts, art,woodwork, plants, food etc.

It runs from 10am until 3pm.

Gracelands’Fun Walk

Gracelands’ annual FunWalk on Sunday, November 16will raise funds for their newService Centre in TeasdaleStreet.

It is a great way to spend themorning with family and friendswith choices of 2km, 5km and10km sections. There areprizes for each section and abusiness trophy. Entriesreceived before the 16th will beeligible for the spot prizes draw.For entry forms contactGracelands — phone 8716410.

Fireworks backFireworks return to

McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedwayon Wednesday of next week,after a break of several yearssince the traditional GuyFawkes meeting. Look out forfeature in Thursday’s Courier.

Blind persistence pays off

TC281008DT01NEW mbar Ltd employee Mark Kay-Smith (left) works on his inventory skills withstoreman Scott Silsbee.

Support Blind Weekand make a difference

Mark Kaye-Smith has been doggedly trying to get a jobin Te Awamutu over the last couple of years — and at lasthas succeeded.

Paul and Debbie Vickers of mbar Ltd had seen hisefforts and were impressed with his commitment, butcouldn’t see how an engineering workshop could offeremployment to a blind person — until recently.

While attending Lean Manufacturing training MrVickers was looking at different systems for managinginventory and was thinking ‘I need a system so simplethat a blind man could do it’.

This thought was followed by a memory of Mr Kaye-Smith sitting at a desk outside Deano’s Wilderness Gearin Alexandra Street with a sign in front of him asking foremployment.

The idea was born. Mr Kaye-Smith was tracked downto see if he was interested — he was keen but had nocomputer experience.

After some computer training and consultations withThe Blind Foundation and Work Bridge, Mr Kaye-Smithstarted work for mbar Ltd last Monday.

In a case of what really felt like the blind leading theblind, Mr Vickers and Mr Kaye-Smith have gone throughthe red tape with The Blind Foundation, Work Bridge andWinz and are now looking forward to the support of theseorganisations in what is very much a partnershiparrangement.

‘‘There is an amazing amount of support and toolsavailable to assist in helping Mr Kaye-Smith ‘see’ what heneeds to get the job done,’’ says Mr Vickers.

The systems will evolve over the next few months asMr Kaye-Smith starts with a couple hours a day workingalongside Scott Silsbee, the current store man, checkingstock in and generally getting to know his way around.

Richard Braithwaite, of Strategia, the Lean Manufac-turing coach currently working with mbar is veryinterested in the process.

‘‘It is exciting that mbar has embraced the simplicityof the Lean concept to this extent,’’ he says.

The staff at mbar are already enjoying Mr Kaye-Smith’s sense of humour and incredible zest for life.

‘‘Everyone is keen for his employment to be a successand we look forward to sharing that with him,’’ says MrVickers.

The Royal New ZealandFoundation for the Blind’s(RNZBF) Blind WeekAppealkicks offtoday untilNovember3.

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Theatre upgrade for festival

TC281008DT02NZ FURNITURE’S father-and-son team Grant (left) and Darren Curry lift in the back row of new seats in the Regent Theatre’snumber five theatre.

By DEAN TAYLOR

When it comes to cinemas Iam unashamedly biased — oursare the best and we are lucky tohave them.

That’s been my party line formany years, but it is alsomostly the truth.

Whether they are the bestmay be a matter of opinion, butit is true our five theatres have‘the best possible’ when itcomes to equipment.

And it is the truth that weare lucky to have them.

Most smallish towns haveno theatre — we have five

screens showing a fantastic mixof latest releases, popular filmsand showcase movies.

And all this is housed in anhistoric theatre building in itsown right, plus it is a livingmuseum to the moving picture.

It is up to us to make sure weretain this wonderful asset toTe Awamutu.

As a co-organiser of ScreamRosetown Festival I am gratefulthat Regent Theatre ownerAllan Webb participates regu-larly by giving screen time tointernational festival films.

The showcase season invari-ably does poor business, which

is a shame when so much is onoffer.

This year is no exception —nine international releasesmake up the World CinemaShowcase Film Festival whichopens Thursday.

Running in the three down-stairs theatres, festival filmgoers will be able to enjoy evenmore new equipment and newseating.

NZ Furniture’s father-and-son team Grant and DarrenCurry were busy last weekinstalling all new seats in num-ber four theatre. More of thesame seats were also installed

in the upstairs number one andtwo theatres.

Mr Webb says the new seatsbrings all the seating in all fivetheatres up to the best possiblestandard for his theatres.

Also in an effort to bringmovie-goers the best possibleexperience, new players, pro-jectors and screens in the vari-ous theatres means eachtheatre now also enjoys thevery latest and best technology.

The upgrade include a new,bigger hi-gain screen for num-ber five theatre.See Film Festival preview,Irana Palm review page 19.

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TC281008GJ01TAMSIN JONES preparing for her CanTeen fundraiser boxing match.

TC281008CT10CRYSTAL PEVREAL says taking a few hits is a small price to pay.

BY GRANT JOHNSTON

Tamsin Jones ismixing training for herboxing match in theCanTeen fundraiser atTe Awamutu EventsCentre on November 14with her roles as amother and policeofficer.

‘ ‘Some weeks Istruggle to get to thegym, so I make up for itwith fitness work athome. Having said that,it seems that nothingprepares you for boxinglike boxing itself.’’

Since she put herhand up three monthsago to assist with thefundraiser organisedby Central RegionPrisons, Tamsin hasbeen trying to learn asmuch as she can about asport she admits toknowing very littleabout.

She and husbandBrendon live atPukeatua with two-year-old daughterSamantha.

Having a youngchild herself is onereason Tamsin is happyto support CanTeen(which assists teen-agers living with can-cer) — the other is thatshe lost her dad,Antoine Brown, to can-cer just over threeyears ago.

‘‘It was extremelysad to lose dad when hehad plenty of living leftto do. When it is ayoung person it is evenmore unfair.

‘‘Dad was able tolook back on a good life.He was rapt to see megraduate from PoliceCollege, something thathe had wanted to dohimself.’’

Tamsin says sheknows of the great workCanTeen does in assist-ing teenagers with can-cer and their families.

She is indebted tohead coach DonWhalley and Te Awa-mutu Sports BoxingClub, and to JamieHansen who has beentraining with her.

Her opponent, Crys-tal Pevreal says she toohas had wonderful sup-port as she trains totake on Tamsin — fromNeil Fynn and RickDobson at PhantomKickboxing who haveprovided free lessonsand her employers,Zero Limits Health andFitness Club who haveprovided time off inevenings for weeklytraining sessions.

‘‘I haven’t person-ally known anyone whohas suffered from can-cer, but I know partici-pating in an event thatsupports teenagers andfamilies who battle can-

cer is worth the effort ofputting my body on theline for a few minutes.

‘ ‘CanTeen helpsthose youngsters andtheir families to con-tinue leading as normala lifestyle as possible.’’

As well as being apersonal trainer, Crys-tal does relief milkingmost mornings on anOhaupo farm and is acongregation memberat The Church@TeAwamutu, where sheserves in various areas

mainly to do withmusic.

Both Crystal andTamsin have strongsupport from col-leagues and friends,who will be there tocheer them on at theEvents Centre.

Their bout is one of10 on the night, whilethere are also a numberof sponsored headshaves.

The boxers wear pro-tective headgear andcontest three two min-

ute rounds — a longtime when the sport isunfamiliar.

There are also anumber of entertainersperforming on thenight.

Last year’sinaugural event pro-vided a great night’sentertainment, with apositive atmosphereand in aid of a wonder-ful cause. Get yourtickets at StirlingSports or Te AwamutuInformation Centre.

Pirongia Ward grants distributedThe Pirongia Consultative

Committee recently met to con-sider Community Grant appli-cations.

This year there were 20 appli-cations from the Pirongia Ward,requesting total funds of $53,754— funds available were $15,000.

The committee allocatedgrants to:

Girl Guides Assoc of NZ —Waipa/Waitomo District $200;

Hamilton Pistol Club $800; MtPirongia Pony Club $1,000;Ohaupo Bowling and AssociatedClubs $500; Ohaupo MemorialHall Association $500; PirongiaBowling Club $500; Pirongia His-toric Visitor Centre $900;Pirongia Netball Club $1,500;Pirongia Rugby and Sports Club$1,500; Pirongia Sport andRecreation Centre $1,500;Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Res-

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Giving every child a front row seat

TC281008CA04ROOM six teacher Kylie Edwards uses the FrontRow voice amplification system while working withher Te Awamutu Primary pupils.

BY CATHY ASPLIN

First year teacherKylie Edwards knowswhen she strains hervoice in class sheusually ends up with athroat infection orsome kind of sickness.

She also knows someof her pupils struggle tohear her if she is at theother side of the class-room on a busy day.

So the donation of a‘FrontRow’ ActiveLearning System fromthe Te Awamutu Hear-ing Association hasbeen a wonderfuladdition to her Te Awa-mutu Primary Schoolclassroom.

‘‘One of my studentshas had difficulty withhearing and now findsit much easier to pickup what I am sayingwith this system.’’

The system alsomeans that the levels ofnoise in the classroomcan be lower and shedoesn’t have to raiseher voice.

‘‘They can all hearme no matter where Iam in the room. Theytune in more quicklyand I don’t have torepeat myself.’’

Neal Smith fromOticon who suppliedthe FrontRow system toTe Awamutu Primaryand four other localschools says theincreasing numbers ofchildren beginningschool with glue earand hearing problemshas prompted a numberof schools to install thesystems to improvelearning outcomes.

‘ ‘FrontRowenhances vocabulary,reduces teacher vocalstrain and hasincreased student par-ticipation in hundredsof schools around NewZealand over the past 15years.

‘‘The system liter-ally gives every child afront row seat to listenand learn.’’

Mr Smith says thesystem is designed tooptimise classroomsound quality and pro-duce a better learningenvironment.

‘‘Good listening con-ditions are essential tochildren’s auditorydevelopment and gen-eral learning.

‘‘A child’s ability tohear words, phrasesand instructions is vitalfor them to processinformation and under-stand concepts.’’

He says FrontRowdiffers from a simplePA system in that itemphasises speechfrequencies that arecritical for learning.

The system beingused at Te Awamutu is

portable and theteacher simply wears a‘Madonna-style’ micro-phone.

It can be turned onand off whenever theteacher decides.Students can also use ahand-held microphoneif necessary.

Barbara Lim fromthe Te Awamutu Hear-ing Association saysthey are delighted to beable to provide thesesystems to five schoolsinitially.

‘‘We wanted to putsomething back into

the community so wehave purchasedFrontRow systems forTe Awamutu Primary,Pokuru, Pekerau,Puahue and KihikihiSchools to trial at thisstage.

‘‘We hope to eventu-ally provide systems for15 of our local schools.’’

The project is utilis-ing grants and somefunds from the HearingAssociation, but fur-ther fundraising isnecessary, as each port-able unit is valued at$1440 plus GST. 6537466AA

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Mates from maternity to maturity

TC281008SP01MATES (back): Viv Veale, Nicky Mason, Rochelle Old, Cindy Wheatly, IreneGround; (front): Carmen Furniss, Cassey Hockly and Lisa Mitchell.

Local resident Lisa Mitchell says around 11 yearsago she was one of a group of women sitting in thelocal antenatal classes not knowing what wasahead.

‘‘We all had similar thoughts — how on earthwere we going to cope with our wee bundles due inthe next couple of months?’’

But it was those little people that drew thewomen together in the form of a common goal:friendship.

‘‘Through Plunket and Parent Centre our ‘coffeegroup’ — or ‘gin club’ as our husbands referred to it— was formed. We didn’t know each other prior tothis, but with a great sense of expectation andrespect for each other, we got on with the job,learning from each other.’’

Mrs Mitchell says initally the group met everyWednesday at a different home, for coffee and a chat.

‘‘We discussed motherhood and any problems wewere experiencing with our babies at that time.

‘‘We offered up what worked for us and wasn’tworking with regard to feeding, sleeping, teethingetc.’’

When more children arrived, the get-togethersturned into monthly meetings, which continued forthe next five years until the eldest children startedschool and some of the mums returned to the workforce.

‘‘Even though we got together originally forbabies and a vital lifeline for our sanity, thechildren flourished. They look out for each othernow at school events and after school activities,even though they attend different schools.

‘‘The older kids are still great mates and theyounger siblings gel well. We now have 18 childrenin the group with the latest addition arriving earlierthis year.’’

Mrs Mitchell says over the years their needs as agroup changed.

‘‘We enjoyed each other’s company on differentlevels which gave each other confidence to take onnew challenges in our lives.’’

Bi-annual girls’ weekends started with plenty ofpampering and time out, while the husbands formedfriendships beyond the family times and stagedboys’ weekends.

‘‘Our other claim to fame is our annual MysteryWeekend (without children) where the sky’s thelimit. To date many adventures have been had —from black water and white water rafting, lugeing,clay bird shooting, lake cruises and horse trekkingto rock climbing, ropes course, parasailing, gocarting, paintball, bush walking and an ‘AmazingRace’ in Auckland during Storm Ivy.

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PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101SECOND born for Bronwyn and Daniel Brier is Sofia Elizabeth, a sister forEmily. She weighed 3170g at birth at Matariki Maternity Unit.

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‘Rookies of Year’ run local Robert Harris

TC28100801ROBERT HARRIS Te Awamutu franchise owners Carlene and Neal Webb with their trophy.

In Business Circles

BY CATHY ASPLIN

It is testament to the highstandards maintained byCarlene and Neal Webb that fewpeople have noticed Te Awa-mutu’s Robert Harris has newowners.

The couple have had the localRobert Harris franchise for lessthan six months, but havealready picked up their firstaward.

At the Robert Harris confer-ence in Wellington earlier thismonth they picked up the‘Rookies of the Year’ title (jointwinners with Matamata) whichrecognises new owners of exist-ing Robert Harris stores (nowknown as Robert Harris CoffeeRoasters).

The Webbs had been lookingfor a business opportunity in thefood industry for around a year

before they took over the localfranchise.

Mrs Webb has a strong back-ground with food preparation,having worked in local bakeries,so she is operating the store withhelp from a team of 14.

‘‘We are fortunate to havesuch good staff. They haveretained the high standards setby the previous owners and helpmake it an enjoyable workplace.’’

Mr Webb is continuing hisrole with the Police, but helps outon weekends or days off.

As well as the new name,Robert Harris has a new lookwith new branding.

The relaxed style has beenaccentuated, with some modernsignage and comfortable furni-ture.

The good food, however,remains the same.

‘‘All of our menu is prepared

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‘‘We have something to tempteveryone - including gluten freeand vegetarian options.

‘‘To accompany the fresh foodwe have a range of cold drinksand of course the special RobertHarris blend of coffee.’’

The store is a favourite meet-ing place for a number of groupsand organisations, with space toseat up to 80 people.

An outcatering service is alsopopular with corporates, schoolsand organisations.

Te Awamutu’s Robert Harrisis open from 6am daily, closing at5pm weekdays and 4pm in theweekends.

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Fitting gateway for cemetery

TC281008GJ02MT PIRONGIA LIONS, from left Noelene Jolley (secretary), Sabina Owen and Brent Parsons (president) with the revampedentrance to Alexandra Cemetery.

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Alexandra Cemetery hassome great new galvanisedgates thanks to Mt PirongiaLions.

Lion Sabina Owen raisedthe need for new gates withfellow Lions earlier this yearand they enthusiastically sup-ported the project.

A delegation met with Wai-pa District Council staff mem-bers, Max Ward and John

Dillon, to outline their plansand once approval wasgranted Lions formed a smallcommittee to oversee the pro-ject.

An article in the Courierbrought in donations fromlocals and from peoplethroughout New Zealand whohad strong family ties with thecemetery (having read aboutthe project online).

The new double gates werebuilt by Kevin Farrell at

Pirongia Welding and the let-tering was donated by NatalieDouglas of Grave Design inHamilton.

Lions and contractors,Rodney Macdonald and LaurieRyan, were to the fore withlandscaping work and fittingthe gates.

The result has drawnnumerous favourable com-ments.

There will be an officialopening ceremony (date to be

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The $6000-plus gates projectis not Pirongia Lions firstproject at Alexandra Cem-etery — in the 1990s Lionscarried out a major clean-upproject after complaints froman overseas visitor (related toauthor Mary Scott) about theunkempt and overgrown stateof the reserve. Earliestrecorded burial at the cem-etery was in 1875.

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TC281008GJ03PIRONGIA Fire Force chief Robbie Morriss (right)and project co-ordinator David Bowler (left), withThe Barn Company’s Gary and Trina White, whodelivered their sign/construction style sampleonto the Franklin Street site of the new stationlast Thursday.

Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Force’s ProjectWhare Ahi will really start to take shape in thenext few weeks.

Te Awamutu company, The Barn Companymoves onto site any day to begin construction ofthe new 325m2 steel fire station and supportbuildings, due for completion by Christmas.

The new facility will be light years ahead of thegarage that has housed the Fire Force’s applianceand tanker.

Phase 1 of the project, the refurbishment of theexisting office building, is already complete, withfire chief Robbie Morriss supervising mainlyvolunteer efforts. This will have access into thenew building.

Project co-ordinator David Bowler says around$270,000 has been raised to date towards the$350,000 project, with further applications to trustsetc to be made.

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TC281008CT01ON THE BALL: Tessa Leong practises her soccerskills ahead of her role as a ball girl at the Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Soccer-mad Year 7Paterangi student TessaLeong has a burningdesire to one day repre-sent New Zealand at theWorld Cup.

But not even in herwildest dreams did shethink she would get ataste of World Cup soc-cer at the tender age of11.

Tessa is involved inthe Youth Programmefor the Under-17Women’s Football WorldCup starting in New Zea-land next week, officiat-ing as a ‘ball person’.

She gets to play animportant part in thetournament — the ‘ballgirls’ are the ones thatwill be seen on the tele-vision in 128 differentcountries throughoutthe world.

‘‘I stand close to thefield and whenever theball is kicked out nearme, I give the players myball and have to retrievethe other one,’’ saysTessa.

The youngster saysshe has Paterangi’sRoom I teacher, TaniaHall, to thank for gettingthe plum job.

‘‘Mrs Hall gave methe entry form and I waslucky to get a trial to beone of the ball persons.’’

Tessa says getting tobe part of the World Cupis a fantastic early birth-day present — the best.She turns 12 on Novem-ber 9.

The youngster willofficiate in the firstgame game, each of thefirst three days of thetournament at WaikatoStadium, plus thequarter-final at theStadium.

Her first game isJapan v USA onThursday, October 30,(where the whole

Paterangi School will beon the sideline cheeringher on) followed byParaguay v USA,Germany v Korea, andquarter-final on Novem-ber 9.

Sadly, the Waikato donot get to see the NewZealand team in action.There games are inAuckland and Welling-ton.

Tessa is an excitingyoung soccer prospect.

She plays centremidfield for the high-flying Te Awamutu Redsside, winners of the Wai-kato second divisionopen grade.

Her goal is to makethe Waikato Bay ofPlenty under-14 team forthe nationals in Napierin April, 2009.

She is a member ofthe under-14 girls’ Wai-kato high performancetraining squad.

From maternity to maturityFrom page 6.

‘‘The group’s dynamic is stillstrong which has seen some changesover the years, yet we have alwayssupported each other in good timesand bad.

‘‘There is no secret recipe to asuccessful playgroup, except that wehave a great respect for each other’spersonalities, space and parentingstyles, with the added value of close

friendships, husbands as well aschildren included.

‘‘We all want to keep a good thinggoing into our children’s teenageyears and beyond.

‘‘Friendship, companionship,respect for each other and beingthere without being in each otherspockets is the key to our success, butmost of all we’ve have heaps of fundoing it!’’

12 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Billy goes into bat forarthritis sufferers

TC231008CT02‘ARTHRITIS OUT’: Billy Bowden (left) tells fellow international umpire,John Hastie how to send his sore knees packing with Zostrix.

TC231008CT02TIM HOOPER has his bat signed at MarshallsPharmacy by Billy Bowden.

BY COLIN THORSEN

International umpire big hit

Flamboyant interna-tional cricket umpireBilly Bowden gave the‘thumbs up’ for Zostrixwhen in-store atMarshalls Pharmacy onTuesday promotingArthritis Week.

The 45-year-oldAucklander told cus-tomers: ‘‘I cannot guar-antee the topicalanalgesic but I canpromise you it works.’’

Bowden says Zostrix‘stops the pain going tothe brain’.

The affable cricketumpire knows firsthand what it’s like tosuffer from arthritis.

A promising crick-eter in his own right,Bowden was struckdown at the age of 21 byrheumatoid arthritis, adebilitating conditionthat affects the mobilityof the sufferer.

Bowden went on tobecome famous as anumpire for his dramaticsignalling style, includ-ing the crooked fingerof doom because hisarthritis prevented himraising his fingerstraight up.

Bowden is bound forIndia to umpire in thethird and fourth tests ofthe series between thehost nation and Aus-tralia. India inflictedthe biggest defeat onAustralia for nine yearswinning the second testby 320 runs at Mohalion Tuesday.

The impending testsin Delhi and Nagpurwill be Bowden’s 49thand 50th internationals.

Te Awamutu’s JohnHastie, who umpiredseven tests from 1974 to1981, caught up withBowden during his visitto town.

When he toldBowden that his kneeswere ‘packing up’ andhe was to go under thesurgeon’s knife, the fel-low umpire told him todismiss that idea andtry Zostrix.

Bowden also had a

message for Te Awa-mutu 13-year-old TimHooper after making a‘duck’ in his first evergame of cricket forHamilton Boys’ HighSchool Year 9 teamagainst Matamata.

‘‘There’s only oneway you can go fromhere and that’s up,’’Bowden said.

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TC231008SP11WORLD junior squad member Kendyl Morris, flanked by New Zealand U19No. 3 Alana Sincock (left) and under-19 special plate winner GeorginaShelton-Agar at the prizegiving in Palmerston North.

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Chances of KendylMorris making the NewZealand team for nextyear’s World JuniorWomen’s Squash Cham-pionships in India havebeen greatly enhanced.

The 17-year-old TeAwamutu A grader isthe sole Waikato repre-sentative selected in theWorld Junior Women’sSquad.

Richard Thompson,Squash New Zealandhigh performance mana-ger, named seven-strongjunior men’s andwomen’s squads afterthe junior nationals atPalmerston North.

These squads willrun separately andreplace the existing elitedevelopment squad sys-tem.

Morris will becoached by former worldchampion Susan Devoy.

Players invited intothese squads have theability and potential torepresent New Zealandat World Junior Cham-pionships and have thedesire to be a squashprofessional.

‘‘The purpose will beto introduce them to,and prepare them for,the demands of interna-tional squash.’’

Devoy says whenselecting the team fornext year’s World Jun-ior Women’s Champion-ships, the selectors willtake into considerationthe likes of a player’sattitude, discipline andmotivation at all train-ing camps — results at

selection tournaments(NZ Junior Open, Wai-kato Open, Senior NorthIsland Champs), head tohead matches at train-ing camps, results fromfitness tests, and a desireto play professionalsquash after the WorldJunior Championships.

Squash NZ willannounce, on June 7,2009, the team to go toChennai, India fromJuly 22 to August 1, 2009.

Morris lived up to herfourth ranking at thejunior nationals inPalmerston North, fin-ishing fourth in U19girls’ with a two wins,two loss record. Herlosses were to top seed

Amanda Cranston(Ohakune) and No. 3Alana Sincock (Rox-burgh), who both playfor Waikato.

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Jorja Tarrant man-aged a win and twolosses in U17 girls.

Young CallumBurkes fulfilled hisambition of qualifyingfor the top division of hisU13 age group and fin-ishing in the top 10 — helost his first game, thenwon all other matches towin the plate. He hasanother year in this age

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FFORMALORMAL NNOTICESOTICESDeaths

DAY - Murray Frank.Peacefully at home onOctober 23, 2008. Lovedhusband of Jennifer,loving father ofJessamy andMatheson and father-in-law of BrendonDuske. Loved son andstep-son of Len, thelate Jessie andHeather. Respectedson-in-law of FayTurnpenny. Muchloved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle ofCoralie, Graham,Liam and BradenRussell, Margaret,Mike and JontyCarmichael, Lynda,Chris, Felicity andVictoria Pryor, Bevanand Julie Turnpenny.A service will be heldat the HarboursideChurch, 48 EsmondeRoad, Takapuna,Auckland, at 1.30 pmon Wednesday,October 29, followedby a privatecremation. In lieu offlowers a donation tothe North ShoreHospice Trust may beleft at the church orposted to P.O. Box331129, Takapuna,Auckland. Allcommunications toThe Day Family, P.O.Box 8577, SymondsStreet, Auckland 1150.H Morris FuneralServices. Phone (09)489-5737

In MemoriamHAWIRA - Paul Anthony.

Passed away October26, 2006. We thinkabout you always, andtalk about you too, somany happy mem-ories, how we wish westill had you. Deeplyloved and missed. Nanand Pop, Aunty Leeand Cam.

AcknowledgementsHODGSON - LeslieJames (Les). Paulineand family wish tothank all those whosent flowers and cards,after the loss of aloving husband, fatherand Grandad.

Public Notices

6534025AA

MANIAPOTO HEALTH / HAUORA STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY

Kia ora Whanau!We invite maniapoto of Kawhia and interested Kawhia Community members to a planning day, where we seek the people’s input into a Maniapoto Hauora/Health Strategic Plan.Share your perspective on:• Hauora• Health• Services and Access• Aspirations, current and future

When: October 5, 200811.00 am and to 2.00 pm

At Mokaikainga MaraeFor information contact:

Wayne Jensen(07) 878-6234 or (027) 714-6864Email: wayne@maniapoto.co.nz

6537269AA

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGDate: Monday November 10Time: 6.30pm startAt: Pirongia Sports Complex Franklin Street - PIRONGIA

Please note after AGM we also need to vote on:

Remit to “Wind Up” Clause 26b of Constitution for Charitable Purposes

For more information contact Leesa Dowie a/h on 871-9055. Vote by proxy emailed

to robandleesa@slingshot.co.nz

Meetings

TuitionART CLUB

FOR children aged 7-17,safe and fun environ-ment, weeknights. Phone871-8251 after 5.00 pm.

PersonalA BABY? Planned orunplanned! Know youroptions. Phone Preg-n a n c y C o u n s e l l i n gServices collect (07)855-5779 - 24 hours a day.PHONE James Parlane,Solicitor, 870-4991.

FirewoodFIREWOOD

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

For SaleMODERN

LOUNGE suite, two arm-chairs and two seatersofa, pale blue back-ground, rose floral, excel-lent condition, sensibleoffers. Phone 871-4797

SPASIX person, $1500, port-able, one black antiquetype dolls pram, $40, onecoffee table, $50, newheated hair rollers, $20.Phone (07) 823-6448

CORRUGATEDROOFING

NEW• Cut to length• Accessories

available• Plain - $8.69 + GST

per Lm• Prepainted - $11.59

+ GST per LmPhone 0800 635241

For Sale Under $50BLACK Mondo grass, $2,large species. Phone (07)870-2377BOOKSHELF, rustic, 1320x 780, four shelves, $20.Phone 870-2132FAN palm in tub, twometres high, $45. Phone871-6432PLAYSTATION one, withsteering wheel, footp e d a l s , $ 4 5 . P h o n e871-6423QUEEN bedroom suite,$49. Phone 871-7175TWO photo albums, free.Phone 870-2333

GrazingA TOP INVESTMENTIS to have well growndairy heifers enter yourherd. Check out how withwww.nzgrazing.co.nzand go for quality. Phone(0800) 108-494.GRAZING wanted for 20Autumn born and 20Spring born calvesthrough to calving,weight gain preferred,willing to pay for a goodjob. Phone (07) 823-6316.LONG term grazing avail-able, dairy heifers, sum-mer safe country, goodcontour, good water,experienced grazier.Phone Rod or Leanne (07877-8543

Commercial Vehicles

TRUCKAND TRAILERFOR SALE

• Late model gear• General purpose tip-

per truck and trailer• Has silage bin• All in good working

conditionPhone (027) 629-6937

Vehicles Wanted

Get that car outa there

Wanted - DEAD CARS

Best Dollars

A1 Service

Phone 870-2200Te Awamutu or

(0800) CAR DUMP6136317AA

Board andResidence

BEAUTIFUL big room,four kms out of town,$ 1 1 0 p / w k . P h o n e871-3301.

HOSTFAMILIES

wanted for Europeanand South Americanhigh school students.Phone Patsy or Chris

on (09) 629-0076

FlatmatesFLATMATES wanted, tworooms available, $75p/week plus expenses.Phone (027) 599-9135

Property For Sale

FORREMOVAL ORDEMOLITION

Three Bedroom House11 Terrace Road,

Te KuitiOffers are invited for

the removal ordemolition of the

above house.To view, please

contact Brian Frazeron (07) 878-8260during business

hours.

To LetCARAVANS, rent from$45p/w, no bond. Phone(027) 499-8733 or 871-7889.COSY three bedroomhouse, low maintenancegarden, fully fenced area,single garage, close toschools and shops, $260p/week, three weeksb o n d , r e f e r e n c e sr e q u i r e d , a v a i l a b l eNovember 8 (neg). Phone(021) 210-5766FOUR bedroom farmhouse, 5km to Te Awa-mutu, $270 p/w. No dogs.Phone 871-5256HOME and income, fourbedrooms, three lounges,two bathrooms, near col-lege, park and bus stop,$385 neg. Phone 871-6026.LOVELY three bedroomhouse, $260 p/week,available from November1, suit working people,refs required, bond $1040plus $260 in advance, nosmokers, no pets. Phonea/h (07) 843-9842.NEWLY renovated largethree bedroom familyhome, double basementg a r a g e , 5 0 1 T a y l o rAvenue, $335 p/week.P h o n e P a u l a ( 0 2 7 )488-8136.THREE bedroom farmcottage, six kilometersfrom town, garage, fullyfenced, no dogs, $180p/week. Phone (07)871-8602 or (027) 314-2870THREE bedroom house,Mandeno Street, new kit-chen, dishwasher, redec-orated throughout, withnew carpet, $300p/w.Phone 871-3984.THREE bedroom house,new kitchen and bath-room, double garage,huge sunny deck, ruralviews, fully fenced, $290p/week. Phone (06)755-1699 or (027) 332-3997THREE bedroom unit, TeRahu Road, internalgarage, no dogs, refer-ences required, $240p/week. Julie (027)438-0215

LANDLORDSWishing your property

to be managed by a recognised professional?

TENANTSNeeding help fi ndingaccommodation which

suits your needs?

Contact Franceneon 871-7146

Mobile (027) 289-3952(07) 823-6287 a/h Waipa Property

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SAFE ‘N’ SOUNDSAFE ‘N’ SOUNDSTORAGESTORAGE

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(027) 440-7101 or 871-7885

Proud to be locally owned and operated

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TE AWAMUTUSELF STORAGE

From $17 p/w24hr access

Camera SurveillancePH: (07) 856-7584or (027) 608-1749

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A1 SELFA1 SELF STORAGE

New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and

seven day access.Phone 871-6164

or (027) 478-3085

6437263AA

Livestock and Poultry

Specialists in the Transportation of

LIVESTOCKWe service Morrinsville, Frankton, Te Awamutu, Te Kuiti & Cambridge

Sales plus all Meat works and all Farm to Farm Livestock requirements.

Locally based Phone Brian (07) 871-8920

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BONER COWS WANTEDDon’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment

Immediate Payment - Competitive ScheduleAlso empty heifers and potter bulls

Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080

Livestock and Poultry

Tenders

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MORTGAGEBROKER

Member of:

NZMBAPhone Christine

871-3176(021) 545-302

Gardening &Landscaping

GARDENERRON Elder for all yourgarden maintenance.Phone 871-4282 or (021)254-5875.

TREE CAREGROUNDZONE Tree Care.Tree work by qualified andexperienced aborists. Pro-fessional and friendly ser-vice from a Waipa com-pany. Phone NathanHughes 823-8183 or (027)266-8811

LAWNSPRAYINGWeed and prickle

(onehunga) removalSpray now for summerPhone 0800 4 PRICKLES

8000 4 77425537

Financial

TOTAL TREE WORKTOTAL TREE WORK• • Free Quotes• • Felling• • Pruning• • Removal• • Stump GrindingCall Dennis Clements

TOTAL TREE CAREPhone 871-5221

Te Awamutu Ownedand Operated

6149964AA

BALANCE - JOY - HAPPINESS - WEALTHLife Learning Discussion Group

October and NovemberEach Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm and

Thursdays 10.00 - 12 noon - $10 per personNgahinapouri

A self-help healing and education courseVarious topics ranging from

"The Secret" to "Effective Communication"Phone or txt Gleniss (027) 279-9507

Health

Hire ServicesTRUCK

SIX wheeler tip truck forhire, experienced driver/operator. Phone (07)827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

6450120AA

InghamRentals

Taking care of all your

motoring needs

24/7 Roadside assistanceprovided by the NZAA

0800 RENTUS0800 RENTUSwww.inghamrentals.co.nzwww.inghamrentals.co.nz(online booking & quotes)(online booking & quotes)

SECTION WORKZALL SECTION MAINTENANCE

• Tree • Spray • Fencing • Hedges • Rubbish removal • Small Bobcat and tipper

Phone 870-1414or (027) 251-1414

6415163AA

Trade Services

Property & HomeMaintenance

WINDOWS cleaned by theexperts. Phone UltraClean 871-6662.

W A T E R B L A S T I N G -P h o n e U l t r a C l e a n871-6662 today!

CLARKE’SCARPET

CLEANINGFor your carpet andupholstery cleaning.

Phone Keith,mobile

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‘keep it clean’ all year round programme.

For your Free quotePhone

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Trade ServicesBRIAN Krippner build-ing, Adv trade qualified,a l t e r a t i o n s a n dadditions, maintenance,expol/pink batts, no jobto small. Phone (027)255-5753 or 870-6462.

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

Trade Services

DRAINAGENo job too bigor too small -

WE DO IT ALL!Phone 870-6244 or

Colin (027) 498-9022

MEATEATERHOMEKILLS LTD

Killing andprocessing

Phone 871-9995

PLUMBINGAFFORDABLE RATES

Phone Colin(027) 498-9022

or 870-6244 anytime

WEEDSPRAYINGRAGWORT AND

THISTLESFour wheel bikes

Trailer sprayerTwo hand guns

Phone 871-9676Mobile (027) 7339930

PAINTERSAVAILABLE

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free quote.Dave Rowe Painter

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Now taking bookingsfor Spring & SummerDon’t be disappointed

Competitive RatesPhone

Marshall ContractingGlen : 870 - 1433

6469888AA

6531076AA

CLEVER PERSON REQUIREDSo you think you’re clever?

We need someone with the smarts to operate the new Welding Robot and CNC Press Brake

equipment in our manufacturing plant.

To be successful in this job you’ll need to demonstrate:• Previous experience with automated or CNC manu facturing equipment• Good experience in fabrication welding• An ability to think logically• Tidy and organised work habits

This will be a shared position with our current press brake operator.

Training will be given to the right candidate.

SOUNDS LIKE YOU?Give Peter a call on (07) 873-4199

to arrange an interview, or send your CV to peter@giltrapeng.co.nz.

OHAUPO PRIMARY SCHOOLIs looking to appoint a School

Secretary/Administrator.Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm

Responsibilities include:Preparation of weekly newsletter.

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Publisher and it would be an advantage to

have used Musac financial accountingsystem. First Aid certificate desirable.

The successful applicant willbe professionally presented, well

organised, friendly, very motivated andable to multi-task.

Applications closeNovember 5, 2008 at 5.00pm.

Please send CV to: "Personnel" atOhaupo School, 4010 Great South Road,

Ohaupo 3881by Wednesday November 5,

or email office@ohaupo.school.nz

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTDue to a growing workload, we are looking

for a permanent, full time administrationsupport person.

The position will include providingsupport to both Administration and

Architectural staff.Ideally you will be a team player,

demonstrate strong attention to detail, bewell organised with self-motivation, and

have some experience in officeadministration.

Please apply in writing to:Gisler Architects, 116 Alexandra Street,

Te AwamutuClosing date Tuesday November 4, 2008

6536728AA

Our client, a privately owned progressive company,requires a Class 5 Driver to be Otorohanga based.

Mostly Monday to Friday with regular hours.Along with driving experience, you need to be able to keep accurate records be fi t and a team player.

Enquiries by phone or text to Carol at:

Truck and Trailer Driver

The Employment Shop on (07) 873-7233 or (027) 611-55760.

Employment Vacancies

EmploymentVacancies

SECURITY Officers - areneeded! Gain this NZQAapproved qualificationby correspondence free ofcharge. Student allow-ance may apply. Phone0800-800-043

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Phone (08) 329-2799.

6535218AA

NEED ANEED A BABYSITTER?

Mature, responsible 23 year old female. Available for casual

child minding.$15 an hour.

Available days & nights.

Call Tiana on 871-8651 or

(027) 339-8673

Childcare

A HAIRDRESSINGCareer?

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Level 1-3, 40 weeksSchool holiday

Student loans andallowances availableWaikato School ofHairdressing Ltd

Phone (07) 838-3744’Best Practise quality

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HOSPITALITY/RETAIL/CUSTOMER Service. Areyou 16-18? Need morecredits or experience toget a job? Need help to getyour licence? We pick upfrom Kihikihi/Te Awa-mutu and Ohaupo. Nocost to you. Phone Jan(07) 827-3754 or text nameand number to (027)295-0715

Career TrainingFURNITURE Making/Construction Course.Are you 16-18? Lookingfor work? Need moreexperience or credits?We pick up from Kihi-kihi/Te Awamutu andOhaupo. No cost to you.P h o n e M a r t i n ( 0 7 )827-3754 or text name andnumber to (027) 295-0715

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Win new single from EqwanoxCelebrate the forthcoming shows by

Eqwanox, including Auckland’s VectorArena on Saturday, November 8 withSeether, Autozamm and Corvino Eqwanox,by winning their new single ‘Not ComingHome’.

The lads from Eqwanox have certainlybeen busy. Since supporting Smashing Pump-kins front man Billy Corgan on his solo tourhere in 2005 they have been out and aboutgigging at every given opportunity. Playingboth their own gigs and also supporting topNZ acts such as the Bleeders has seen themkept at their peak performance wise. Theyhave gained profile through reaching thefinals of such events as The World Battle OfThe Bands and KFC Sounds From Your

Hometown.They’ve also been busy in the studio

having completed their debut effort ‘AllRoads Lead From Here’ with help from48May’s Hook at Dudley and Chazz Rabble atNo.8 Wire Studios respectively.

Having recently taken Kyle Wetton onboard as a fourth member they weredelighted to hear that he had been inspired tolearn guitar after having been taught somebasic chords by Seether’s frontman ShaunMorgan and seeing him perform a couple oftimes when both lived in South Africa.

Seether’s unique spin on the Post Grunge/Hard Rock/Alternative Metal genres is seento great advantage on their last two albums‘Karma and Effect’ and ‘Finding Beauty In

Negative Spaces’. Having given up greatsingles in ‘Remedy’, ‘Truth’, ‘The Gift’, ‘FakeIt’ and the anthemic ‘Rise Above This’ as wellas the newie ‘Breakdown’, these two albumsalone provide a good base for the live concertsetlist. Throw in earlier singles such as‘Driven Under’, ‘Fine Again’, ‘Gasoline’ and‘Broken’ and you have the makings of aheavy, hard and loud show that suggeststhere won’t be too many punters sitting downby the end of the night.

Tickets from Ticketmaster.To be in to win put your name, address and

daytime phone number on the back of anenvelope, address it to the Eqwanox CDCompetition and make sure it reaches ouroffice by 5pm Friday.

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 19

WORLD CINEMA SHOWCASE FILM FESTIVAL

APRON STRINGS - A story of today set against the backdrop of Auckland's multi-cultural southern suburbs about two families from two cultures, featuring a magnificent cast. Food and love are intertwined in this touching tale.

MARRIED LIFE - Four wonderful actors in a fine human drama with mystery and intrigue set in the 1949 U.S. It is mesmerising in its detail, with gorgeous costumes and an elegant set design. Recommended.

JINX SISTER - A modern tale, set in South Auckland, of a young woman's return from the U.S. after 10 years to find out how her sister's family is. This brings back memories of her childhood in this well-crafted story.

IRINA PALM - Marianne Faithfull (an extremely popular singer of the 60s) is absolutely wonderful in this beautiful story. "I loved this film and it has stayed in my memory. Prudes, don't come, but every other adult should." Allan. "A gem." Empire.

OUTSOURCED - This is a lovely tale, set mostly in India, and is well-worth a watch. Inspired by the writer's experiences travelling in Nepal and India it is a very real story of today, which we recommend.

PRAGUE - The dramatic story of a Copenhagen marriage that slowly crumbles during a sad, darkly quirky trip to the Czech capital, starring Mads (Casino Royale, After the Wedding) Mikkelsen.

FOUR MINUTES - From the deafening opening to an electrifying finale... a major work. A screen play rich with layers and realistic characters, a unique setting, powerful performances and gripping direction all combine to make Four Minutes an outstanding drama.

UN SECRET - A French film in a similar style to Atonement. This is a splendid and moving saga of a Jewish family in post-war Paris, told through the eyes of a frail and intelligent young boy who senses something is amiss with his beautiful parents. Unexpectedly intriguing." Listener.

THE COUNTERFEITERS - This is a very good film, which is reminiscent of 'The Lives Of Other'. It's an accomplished true story of cunning, compromise and survival. Winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

STARTS OCTOBER 30TH

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Bleeders play Diggers BarCelebrate The Bleeders play-

ing Hamilton’s Diggers Bar onFriday, November 7 withEqwanox and others guests bywinning their new CD ‘Bleeders’.

Catch the current kings of NewZealand punk/hardcore rock androll doing what they do best —playing to their mates. Theirethos has always been the same —go to a Bleeders gig or buy a CDand you are one of the gang — noquestion.

Back to satisfy thegroundswell of demand from everloyal fans and fresh from supportgigs with AFI, Avenged Seven-fold, Alexisonfire and H. I. M.,they are a band on a roll.

With popular early singles ‘ABleeding Heart’, ‘All That Glit-ters’ and ‘So Lonely’ being fol-lowed up by ‘Out of Time’, ‘TheKill’, ‘Nightmares’, ‘Silhouettes’and ‘Night Sky’ and their new selftitled CD issuing forth with ‘TheBlack Widow Creeps’, ‘SheScreamed She Loved Me’ and thenewie ‘No Hope Left’, their setwill rock you till you drop. Bytheir own admission this is anonslaught of true, raw aggressionto shake down the complacent

masses and the post-emo cyni-cism consuming current musicaltrends.

This will be your last chance tosee the guys before they depart fortheir long awaited trip Statesideso don’t miss out.

Eqwanox supported legendarySmashing Pumpkins front manBilly Corgan in only their fourthgig, have guested at SmokefreeRockquests, organised their owngigs and played with a host ofother top kiwi bands. Theyrounded off last year competing inthe National Final of the WorldBattle of the Bands after taking

out both the local and Waikato/BOP Regional finals and werefinalists in this years KFC SoundsFrom Your Home Town.

They have just released theirdebut album ‘All Roads LeadFrom Here’ simultaneously onpopular download sites Ampli-fier, iTunes, Digirama andVMusic. Containing 10 stellartracks including ‘Killing Time’,‘Outside’, ‘Rock Bottom’ and‘Guess I’m Still Alive’, theirpunk/ grunge tinged rock soundis a universal crowd pleaser.

They are also proud sup-porters of the Child Cancer Foun-dation, assisting in the running ofthe Fill The House tickets projectwhich sees tickets to shows madeavailable to allow child cancervictims and their families somevaluable time out.

This will be a show to die for.The Bleeders are back — it’s partytime! Tickets $15 at the door. Bethere.

To be in to win put your name,address and daytime phone num-ber on the back of an envelope,address it to The Bleeders CDCompetition and make sure itreaches our office by 5pm Friday.

World Cinema Showcase

Irina Palm REVIEWED BY DEAN TAYLOR

A special preview to Te Awamutu’sWorld Cinema Showcase is ‘IrinaPalm’ — an unlikely story about anunselfish grandmother’s efforts tosave the life of her grandson.

This is a totally absorbing movie,starring veteran singer MarianneFaithfull as Maggie — a simple, unself-ish woman who enters ‘Sexy World’ asthe last resort to help her family.

Maggie overcomes her fears to takeon the ‘job’ — and shows she has athing or two to teach the industry,such as compassion, kindness andwork ethic.

And its not only the clients who arewon over by Maggie — although herson and daughter-in-law are not quiteso understanding when the truth istold.

‘Irina Palm’ is filmed in a dark,almost monotone style. It is set inLondon, but even the era is unclear —not that it matters.

In terms of storytelling, this is abrilliant film. It is lovely. It isintriguing. It’s not for the very prudish(it features masturbation and some-thing known as ‘penis elbow’) — buteveryone else should see it.

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KihikihiKihikihiMcDonald’s

speedwayspeedwayspeedwaydays to the

BIG BANGFireworks display at Kihikihi Speedway

See you there Wednesday November 5thSee you there Wednesday November 5th

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GreatGreatFunFunfor all the family!

Saturday, 1st November - 9am-1pm

Te Pahu Hall, Te Pahu Road

STALLSSTALLSFFOOOODD

EntertainmentEntertainment

KidsKidsSausageSizzle,

MorningTeas

Arts, Crafts, Plants, Local Produce, Cakes, Garage sale and more

Wobbly train, Free bouncy

castle,Horse rides

and more

Live Band, Quick Fire raffl es - GREAT PRIZES, Flower show,

Fire Engine, Art Display

Te Pahu VillageTe Pahu Village FETEFETE

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TE AWAMUTU LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS

- A P A N T O M I M E -

AliceAliceininonderonderlandlandWWOctober 31, 7.30pm

November 1, 3pm & 7.30pmNovember 2, 5pm & 7.30pm

- at the -Te Awamutu Little Theatrecnr Vaile and Palmer Streets

TICKETS $10Refreshments Included

Tickets available from ‘3’21 Roche Street, phone 870 3300

Licensed CRECHE available

A gold coindonation is

appreciated tohelp cover costs

Ladies of Te Awamutu

VENUE: Te Awamutu Bible Chapel

PHONE: Sally Shierlaw 870 2074

Come alongwe’d love to see you!

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Thursday, Oct 239.45am

SUSAN TRODDENTurning Great Little Ideas

into Great Businesses

Weekly forWomen

20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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Rural Contractors LtdFarm Development Specialists

Phone: 07 870 6610 Fax: 07 870 6615 email: ruralcon@xtra.co.nz

Arapuni Road, Te Awamutu

Operations Manager Charles Sicely provides a wealth of knowledge and experience for all clients.

For all your farm development needs give Charles a call on 027 220 1417.

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CROP GROUND PREPARATIONTime to turn thatunproductive land into profit!!

Think■ Subsoil Drainage ■ Contouring

We offer■ Free Consultations■ Experienced Drivers■ Diggers ■ Bulldozers■ Drainage Metal■ Novapipe

Race and tanker track repairs■ Grader Hire ■ Roller Hire

Also available■ Bulk cartageFert * Lime *Metal Aggregate■ Heavy Haulage

Take advantage of our specialist Swamp Machine■ Ideal for those hard to get spots■ Turn marginal areas into productivity■ The only one in the areaIt can't walk on water...but just about!

DO YOU HAVE UNPRODUCTIVEDO YOU HAVE UNPRODUCTIVE WET AREAS?WET AREAS?

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