Issue No.19 (October 2005) Delivered to 16,500 homes throughout Hamilton’s western suburbs

Published by the Western Community Centre & Hamilton’s Fraser High School, Hamilton, New Zealand. Phone 07-847 4873, Fax: 07-846 3327, email: ioana.tolofua@hcc.govt.nz

West Hamilton PharmacyNewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165

See the world’s best rescue workers cut their way into new cars as part of the World Rescue Challenge while Waikato’s Emergency Services put on live interactive demonstrations -

Mystery Creek Events Centre 12 - 15 October 2005. Story on page 5.

Staying AliveExpo

Achieving, and maintaining, a healthy body weight is the key to good health, and to the prevention of weight-related health risks such as diabetes, high blood cholesterol, cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and some cancers.

But, what is a healthy body weight, and at what weight are you considered over-weight? You can answer these questions by measuring around your waist, and calcu-lating your body mass index (BMI). At waist measurements greater than 102cm (men) and 88cm (women), you are at substantially-increased risk of weight-related illnesses. Your BMI figure is your weight (in kilograms) divided by your height (in metres) squared. For example, if you weigh 62 kg and are 1.6m tall, your BMI is 24.2 – which is in the normal range of 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI greater than 25 is considered overweight; above 30 is obese and puts you at considerable risk of ill health and early death.

Based on these criteria, if you are in the overweight or obese categories then healthy eating and healthy action, as part of your daily routine, are the keys to maintaining a healthy weight and reducing obesity. By comparison, fad dieting and stop-start exercise programmes give the worst results in the long term – and it is the long-term on which you need to focus for best health results. Having realistic weight-loss goals (5% of initial body weight), and losing weight gradually (0.5 to 1kg per week), are, the best ways to keep it off in the long term.

Healthy eating means eating more fresh fruit and vegetables; eating three regular

meals a day with more plant foods and fish, and less dairy and meat fat; removing visible fat from meat/the skin from chicken; avoiding high fat (eg, potato crisps, salted nuts) and deep fried foods; eating few sweet bakery items; having foods with less than 5g fat per 100g food – eg, trim milk, low fat yoghurt, lower fat cheeses such as cot-tage cheese and edam; cooking by grilling, baking and microwaving, rather than frying; drinking plenty of water. Ask your Self Care pharmacist about the Weight Loss and Reducing Your Cholesterol fact cards for advice about heart-healthy eating.

Healthy action involves being more physically active. Choose something you enjoy – brisk walking, swimming, mowing lawns. Start by doing 10 minutes three times per day – building up to 30-40 minutes each time. Doing this most days of the week brings big health benefits. As you start to lose weight, you’ll find it easier to be more physically active. And there are other benefits. You will sleep better and feel less stressed.

Medicines are available to help you lose weight but they work best when combined with a low-fat, calorie-controlled, diet, and with other life-style modifications such as physical activity.

If you want to lose weight, regain your self-image and reduce your chances of weight-related health problems, talk with your Self Care pharmacist about beginning today.

Healthy weight - healthy life

Gallagher wins another term as Hamilton West MPElection night count-

ing of votes in the hard-fought general election saw Hamilton West’s sitting MP Martin Gal-lagher returned with a 688-vote majority to represent this area for another three years.

Gallagher’s only real challenge came from National’s Tim McIndoe, who sig-nificantly improved former National MP Bob Simcock’s 2002 showing, by gathering in most of the votes that had previously gone to centre-right party candidates.

Although a larger than normal number of special votes are still to be counted as this paper went to press, the result is not expected to be altered.

In the Party voting in Hamilton West, Labour scored a narrower 186-vote lead over National, reflecting almost exactly the nationwide party vote result, and demonstrating that Hamilton West is truly the seat most reflective of the country’s average result.

In the Tainui Māori seat, which includes all of Ham-ilton West, Labour’s Nanaia Mahuta held off a strong challenge from the Māori Party’s Angeline Greensill by 8,467 to 6,677 votes. No other candidate rated in the count.

Electorate Vote Party VoteGallagher (Labour) 14,020 Labour 12,638MacIndoe (National) 13,332 National 12,452Gudgeon (NZ First) 1,742 NZ First 2,324Jackson (Future NZ) 477 Future NZ 899Moxon (Māori) 341 Māori Party 190Cox (Act) 311 Act 489Bains (Progressive) 190 Progressive 360Vatsyayann (Independ.) 144 Green Party 1,109Wikiriwhi (Libertarianz) 44 Libertarianz 12Gielen (Republic of NZ) 38 Republic of NZ 13 Destiny NZ 130 Legalize Cannabis 62 Christian Heritage 46 Social Credit 23 Family Rights 13 Direct Democracy 10 Alliance 9 One NZ 7 99 MP Party 5

Monday 12 September wit-nessed the official launch of Rhode Street School’s Walking School Bus.

“Thanks must go to Raewin Peck (Co-ordinator) from the Hamilton City Council and Environment Waikato in organizing our two buses with the support of Liz Kerapa, (Social Worker in Schools) and Kaye, who came up with the original idea and presented it to me,” said Shane Ngatai, Principal at Rhode Street.

The bus was joined by Rueben the Road Safety Bear, Constable Tracey and Possum on its morning run as they made their way to school picking up children on the way.

“Carron Robertson, Nanny Olga and Laree Shannon are our three wonderful drivers, without whom these buses could not run,” explained Mr Ngatai.

Naturally, there isn’t any running with these buses, and not because Possum and Rueben took their time talking to the children as they walked to school. In fact safety is one of the key reasons the buses were

promoted to the whanau of Rhode Street School and along with getting kids to school on time and home again safely, the walking buses provide an opportunity for children to learn about their neighbourhood and the people who live in it.

More 92FM were also at the launch and went live to air with Pat Courtney to promote the walking bus concept to the mighty Waikato. Possum provided an awesome Haka with his chainsaw to complete the morning’s celebration.

Rhode St School Walking School Bus Launch

Kia Ora. My name is Jason Taane and I am the newly appointed Hamilton City Council Youth Development Worker for the Hamilton north and north-central areas.

I was born and raised in Levin and attended Horowhenua College. From school I joined the New Zealand Army, where I had the opportunity to serve as a peacekeeper with the United Nations in East Timor.

When I returned to New Zealand, I

left the Army and enrolled at Waikato University. I am now completing the final stages of a degree in Sport and Leisure studies, with a focus on using adventure and the outdoors as a tool for youth development.

I am very excited about this new role and look forward to getting involved with this rapidly growing community.

Please feel free to contact me on my mobile, 021-315 468.

New Youth worker for Pukete/St Andrews/Te Rapa

“WOW, this is awesome!” was heard often as, with great excitement, Saturday 3 September saw the Grandview Family Toy Library move into its very own building. Accompanied by two hours of face painting, bouncy castle, free sausages and lots of other fun we were thankful for a beautiful sunny day.

For 12 months now The Salvation Army in Grandview has been running its Toy Library out of the back of the church building as part of its Family Resource centre. Thanks to generous donations from The Salvation Army national office, Wel Energy Trust and the Donny Charitable Trust we have been able to build a separate building specifically to house the Toy Library.

When you come to visit us, you will now be able to see all the toys on display in one brightly painted area. We currently have around 400 toys to choose from, ranging from roller coaster to exersaucers, from Thomas the Tank Engine train sets to Bob the Builder toolboxes, from Fisher Price dolls houses to kitchen units to Polly Pocket cars. There is something for everyone aged 0–6 years.

Membership costs $45 for 6 months with no cost to borrow toys. Members are also able to borrow more toys for birthday parties and have one large toy out over the summer break. We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school terms from 9.30 – 11.30am at The Salvation Army, 180 Grandview Rd. There are limited spaces left. To join either come to the library or ring during our opening hours on 846-3336.

Toy Library has Own Building

Kiana Snell (left) and Stacey Loft help Lynne Medland open the new building

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Your Say: Where is your favourite place in NZ?

Tui Siufanga – Mount Maunganui because I like the beach and all the hot chicks are there (PEOW

PEOW)!

Kirsty Lightfoot – Whangamata ’cos its got lots of cool cars and I like the beach and the

meanest partyz!

James Manawatu – Mangere ’cos its where most of my family live and

it’s a fun place!

Matt B.P – Raglan quiet and phat place to be, especially for the new

year!

Elle Fraser – the Mount ’cos I got a bach there. It’s a mean beach and

cool partyz!

Olivia Foster – the Mount ’cos there’s lotz of sun, kewl people and a

nice place to lax out!

Nawton school students recently performed for the Western Community Centre’s monthly Senior Luncheon. The students performed a range of items from their recent, very successful production of Bugsy Malone. The seniors enjoyed every

minute of the various songs and dance the talented school students presented. Well done Nawton school.

Nawton School PerformanceNawton School Performance

The Western Stars sports and recreation park programmes have been running now for nearly four years throughout the Hamilton west area. There are now four programmes based in local parks – Frankton, Nawton, Crawshaw and Western Heights. Activities are held from Monday to Thursday, 4pm – 5pm for the first 9 weeks of each school term. In the event of wet weather the programme is cancelled.

This is a great opportunity for children to be actively involved in organised fun activities in their own neighborhoods on a regular basis.

Western Stars - where everyone’s a star!The activities are ideally suited to primary school

aged children with the emphasis on participation, involvement and giving the various activities a go.

Each week a different sport is played and with no joining needed, or expectation to be there each week, it’s worth having a look. All you have to do is head down to the park listed on the day and look out for the western stars banners.

The Nawton programme will now be held at Nawton Park, situated on Roy Street. For more information contact the western Community centre 07-847 4873.

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The Asthma Centre has recently moved to 105B Grandview Road, Nawton after many years in Hamilton East.

We educate people about asthma and respiratory conditions, help them with any questions or problems that they may have and can test their lung function. We also speak to students and staff in schools, pre-schools, day-care centres and other community groups.

We sell allergen barrier covers for beds and pillows. Our services are free, but any donations are gratefully accepted.

The Centre is open between the hours of 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. However if you wish to see an educator, it pays to contact us first to arrange a suitable time. Quite often sessions can be outside of these hours.Our office contact is

Sue – Phone: 846 443, Fax: 846 4435, Email: waikato_asthma@xtra.co.nz.

WAIKATO ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY CENTRE

By Snr Sgt Lloyd Hanna, 16 September 2005

Today is a day that I had never considered would be in my diary of things to do. However, in another sense I count it an honour and privilege to stand representing the N.Z. Police in support of Evan’s family, and his former colleagues.

My named is Lloyd Hanna. I am a Senior Sergeant, currently working in the role of Police Staff Welfare Officer for the Waikato Police and their families. I was probably one of Evan’s first Police Supervisors.

Evan joined the Police on 11 October 1982. After completing his training he was posted to Hamilton.

He was a valued member on section and did everything that was asked of him. He became involved in many aspects of Policing including team policing where he routinely dealt with troublesome, obnoxious and often drunk customers. He dealt with all of his ‘clients’ with humanity and professionalism. On occasions you might see Evan provoked, taunted, or pushed to the limit, in an effort to have him return an inappropriate or rash response. On very rare occasions you may have seen him angry but he would never drop his standards inappropriately, and the most colourful words you would hear him utter was probably, “aw shucks”.

Evan worked at a number of roles in the Police in the Waikato.

Evan accepted the role of Community Relations Co-coordinator at Hamilton. He was always a good ambassador for the Police when networking with community people and community groups.

Evan became the Nawton Community Cop in 1992.

He lived in the area, and took ownership of his patch with pride and commitment.

On 2 August 1993 Evan was posted to Matamata as the Sergeant in Charge where he worked with enthusiasm and passion. He did his job well and included in that, was taking care to manage his staff fairly and well.

Evan was posted to Te Awamutu as a Sectional Supervisor on 11 August 1997 and eventually left the NZ Police on 17 December 1998. Of course he received the Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal after serving 14 years, and finished after serving the Police and his community for 16 years.

I will remember Evan as an honest, upstanding cop (6’ 4” physically!) – straight as a die in honesty and integrity. He was a good team player and could always be relied upon to do his job and to do it well.

Evan has always been a valued colleague, and from

very early on he became a valued friend. He was always good company.

Evan loved Policing, but he also loved his wife and family. As much as he could – he minimised the negative effects that policing had on them. He also followed with interest the horses which his Dad was training. I know that a number of Police staff sponsored the profits of the TAB, and collected occasionally from Dundee Road and Amber Lane. I’ve seen both these horses at Bryn’s place in the last few days and they are looking dignified in their relative old age.

It was probably a moral dilemma for Evan – a good Mormon boy – and Lloyd – a good Baptist boy to be aware of the chances of Bryn’s horses and then consider whether to have a modest flutter – or pass!.

Tricia….to you, and to your children can I offer the sincere condolences of the N.Z. Police and Evan’s Waikato colleagues at his passing.

To Bryn, Evan’s Dad in particular and also to Evan’s siblings and the wider family can I offer our aroha and support.

You can all be assured that Evan was an excellent Police Officer who always gave of his best. He never shied from doing the hard stuff in his duties, but in whatever he did, he was consistently professional and always a gentleman.

He is an absolute credit to his family, and you can be proud of what he achieved, who he was, and the example of good values he is to his children, his community and to his friends.

We mark his passing with sadness, and acknowledge the loss of a significant colleague.

Evan our friend… Evan my friend… with respect and with reluctance… today we say our goodbyes.

Eulogy for Evan Hughes, former Nawton Community Cop

This New Zealand designed programme is simple, healthy, effective and successful. You will receive a balanced intake of food as you lose those unwanted kilos. We will assist you every step of the way with ideas, encouragement, motivation and support once you

make that commitment to yourself. Eating a correct balance from

all main food groups and keeping your body hydrated is the key to your success and will improve your general health.

New Look has been operating in Hamilton for the past 13 years and

has now moved to premises behind the Western Community Centre Opportunity Shop at 108 Grandview Road. Your Consultant for your area is Colleen Woodman. Phone 846 1907 for more information.

Remember: nothing tastes as good as being slim feels.

New Look weightloss clinic - a new healthy eating programme out west

Colleen Woodman, New Look consultant

HAMILTON’S EXCITING NEW TOY LIBRARY

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

6 months $4512 months $90

No Extra Costs!

Grandview Family Toy LibraryThe Salvation Army180 Grandview RoadWestern HeightsHAMILTON

Ph 846 3336 or 846 3321OPEN EVERY WED & SAT9.30 – 11.30 am

“Caring for People, Transforming Lives, Reforming Society”

Grandview Family Toy LibraryThe Salvation Army180 Grandview RoadWestern HeightsHAMILTON

Ph 846 3336 or 846 3321OPEN EVERY WED & SAT9.30 – 11.30 am

“Caring for People, Transforming Lives, Reforming Society”

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The Mystery Creek Events Centre just out of Hamilton will be buzzing with action from the 9 –15 October.

Teams of rescue workers from around the world will compete in the Australasian and World Rescue Challenges where their skills in rescuing patients from mock road accident scenes will be judged. Over 100 near new vehicles will be destroyed as the rescue teams cut their way into them.

The action won’t stop there, the Waikato’s rescue and health related organisations will also be showcasing what they can do and giving the public the chance to get up close to their specialist equipment.

In association with the rescue challenges, The ‘Staying Alive’ Expo will be launched from the 12 – 15 October. Pumping with energy and full of activity, ‘Staying Alive’ will be a fun, informative and unforgettable event.

Hamilton Chief Fire Officer, Roy Breeze says, “It is not often that people get to see first hand what the emergency

services are capable of doing without having to suffer a tragedy. ‘Staying Alive’ will enable people to not only see this, but in some cases get involved with interactive activities”.

Nothing more than a gold coin donation will be asked of visitors to the event which will give people an opportunity to look at a range of exhibits, from how a 111 call is taken, through all the various emergency service operations, to how a patient is cared for in a hospital.

One of the special features of ‘Staying Alive’ will be an on site ‘House of Hazards’. People will be given the opportunity to visit the house and identify dangerous situations as part of a competition. At midday on Saturday 15 October, in a live demonstration, the house will be used to show the speed of fire and how fire fighters handle the situation, before people once again have the opportunity to visit the house and view the devastating effects of the fire.

As well as all the action there will

be the chance for people to look at recruitment opportunities if they are interested in becoming a rescue worker in the future.

“Whether it be a road crash rescue challenge, live demonstrations from police dogs, watching people cut their way through concrete slabs or seeing action from a Rescue Helicopter, it will all be there” says Mr Breeze.

Vital information will also be available to help people avoid suffering, loss or injuries from accidents. Thousands of

school children have been registered to attend the event which will enable families to benefit from those safety messages.

With the calibre of rescue workers that will be there, the ‘World Rescue Challenge’ and ‘Staying Alive’ Expo are events that should not be missed.

See them at the Mystery Creek Events Centre, 12-15 October 2005.

For more information, contact: Todd O’Donoghue, phone 027-275 2223

Be rescued, be the rescuer, or see the best in the world!

SASH - School Attendance Service Hamilton - is an invaluable service to schools and the wider community within Hamilton. We service city wide while focusing on supporting young people in their attendance at school. I commend the schools that are affiliated to our service. Their proactive approach ensures the safety of students and any unexplained absences are followed up (majority of west schools are affiliated with SASH). The objective of the service is to act on schools behalf as authorised Attendance Officers to help decrease numbers of unexplained absences of students. We also assist students and families/whanau deal with issues surrounding non-attendance and promote positive outcomes. If required, referrals to other agencies are

completed in consultation with the family/whanau where they may access further assistance.

SASH has four full time staff. Jim (Coordinator), Renelda, Tania and Mark (Fieldworkers). Our experienced staff has a combined service to SASH of 31 years.

We have been very fortunate to retain the services of a team that has a real dedication and passion for its work. We have a strong and experienced management team leading SASH made up of Principals, Deputy Principals, Police Reps, Iwi Reps and two Community Reps one being from CYFS and the other from a local Youth Centre working with at-risk youth (The HUB).

We have an office at Hamilton’s Fraser High School and we thank Martin Elliott and the Ministry of Education for supplying us a base for the last three years. From this base we are funded to supply our service to Hamilton and to date, 43 schools are affiliated to our service.

SASH has always had a philosophy that for young people and their families/whanau to make positive change in their life we as a community must work together.

Phone 847 0046 or Coordinator Jim Church on 021-442 230, or email on sash.hamilton@xtra.co.nz

SASH

SASH staff outside the SASH office

Pukete Neighbourhood House has been running O S C A R P r o g r a m m e s for many years now. At the present time we have ‘before school’, starting at 7am - including breakfast. The children are then taken to school by taxi vans.

‘After school’ children are picked up by the vans at 3pm with the programme finishing at 6pm. The children are given a hearty afternoon tea (soup, macaroni cheese, pasta dishes, sandwiches, fresh fruit) and then there is a myriad of activities for them to pass away the time.

Included in our OSCAR line-up is a holiday programme. We run our Holiday programmes for eight weeks of the year (this includes two weeks in the summer holidays). We are open from 7am to 6pm and the cost is $25 per child per day. The day is filled with both passive and active activities. There are trips away and people invited in

for entertainment, for example balloon man, police dogs, firemen to name a few. Our programmes are CYFS accredited and we have WINZ forms available.

For more information, or to book into one of our programmes, ring 849 1115, or drop into the Pukete Neighbourhood House in Ashurst Park, Church Road, Hamilton.

Pukete OSCAR Programmes

Be rescued, be the rescuer, or see the best in the world!

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This term we welcomed three students from the African country of Djibouti. Djibouti is a small country near Somalia and Ethiopia. The students are brothers. Their names are Mohamed, Ahmed and Ali. During senior exams they have been

busy producing a book about themselves and life in New Zealand as part of their ESOL literacy programme. They have learnt new skills on the computer to produce their books. They are very proud of the books they have produced.

Welcome to three new African Students

Staff Farewell School Nurse, Adrienne Arthur

It is with great sadness that at the end of term 3 we farewelled Adrienne Arthur, our school nurse. Adrienne (seated above right) has been with the Health Centre for nearly five years and we have had the pleasure of her experience, knowledge and great sense of humour.

She has built an amazing rapport with the students and staff and we will all miss her. We wish her well in her new position as Kaumatua Registered Nurse with the Frankton Dinsdale Rauawaawa Trust.

To replace Adrienne, we have pleasure in introducing Lisa Mills (left), who will be the new school nurse from the beginning of term 4 this year.

Lisa has a seven year old son Jackson, she is a Registered Nurse and an accomplished artist – specialising in stone sculpture and painting. Lisa has a real interest in working with adolescents and is looking forward to being part of the Hamilton’s Fraser High Health Centre.

Vacancies Available

NOW!• We are a Ministry of Education licensed preschool

providing quality care for children from birth to 5 years in a safe, secure, warm and caring environment.

• We employ qualified staff who will talk to you about an individual education plan for your child.

• We offer a very competitive and affordable full time fee structure at a discounted rate.

For more information please contactKay Mes, DirectorFraser’s Little Feet Childcare Centre72 Ellicott Road, HamiltonPhone 846 8620

Work Wanted – Work Wanted Part-time and full-time work positions are required for Hamilton’s Fraser High School students. If you have, or know of any suitable positions please call Melissa at Campbell House on 847 9044, ext 801, during term 4.

New Developments at Fraser HighAll Weather AstroTurf

Exploratory work has been completed on the area adjacent to the Sport and Recreation Centre, and we believe that construction of a $500,000 AstroTurf multi-purpose sports field can begin in early December.

The plan is to build an AstroTurf surface big enough to cater for a full sized hockey field and/or 4 tennis courts, and/or basketball/netball courts. With floodlighting, the complex could be used all year round by the school and our community.

If plans progress according to schedule, then the AstroTurf complex will be completed for the start of Term 1, 2006.Technology Centre

We are very hopeful that, shortly, we will receive MOE funding to replace our

Technical Block (A Block) with a very modern Technology Centre.

Plans developed by our staff would see four new Technology rooms for Tech Wood and Tech Metal, with classroom space for Design, and storage. The bottom floor would also include a new Textile Tech room, and Food Tech rooms, with hospitality/catering space (a school restaurant for training students in catering skills).

On the second floor, we would incorporate space for Electronics, Design Technology, plus learning spaces for English and Dance/Drama.

The proposed complex will cost in excess of $4m, and will take all of 2006 to complete. To cater for Technology during the year, we will create a “relocatable village” so that programmes can be taught, and students not disadvantaged.

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The 1st XI Soccer girls, coached by Justine Staiger and Gary Lightfoot, competed in Whangerei, finishing 1st in their competition and qualifying for the Premier competition next year. Three players were named to play in the tournament team – Sarah McLaughlin, Stephanie McGrath and Erin Hall. Erin was also named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.

The Senior A Netball team, coached by Colleen Black, competed in Mt Maunganui and finished 19/32. An awesome effort considering the team is very young and is still developing. In local competition, the Senior A also won the Hamilton City Netball A grade competition.

The 1st XI Soccer Boys, coached by Colin Shannon, competed in Masterton. They had an excellent experience, but the competition proved to be tough as they finished 11/16.

In the knockout cup competition in Hamilton, the 1st XI Boys beat St John’s in the semi-finals, but unfortunately lost the final against Hillcrest, 3-2.

The 1st XI Hockey Girls, coached by Paula Neal, competed in Levin. They entered the tournament ranked 9th and finished up being ranked 7th. Well done, an excellent result girls.

The 1st XI Hockey Boys competed in North Harbour and the boys game-play improved during this tournament. This stood them in good stead, as on their return to Hamilton they played a competition semi-final against St John’s winning 2–1. The A grade final was played on a recent Wednesday evening with the final result, St Peters winning 2–0. An awesome game to watch.

In other codes, Nicola Walsh was the U15 Golf net winner – she had the

best score of the 72 competitors in the National School Girls tournament and Sheldon Gorter was placed 3rd in the U17 Boys road race at the Waikato Bay of Plenty School Cycling Champs.Talent Everywhere

This yea r, F ra se r H igh has produced a good number of sporting representatives.Basketball Waikato U16 and NZ U16 – Fran

Hansen RugbyWaikato Rugby Girls – Rebekah

Shelford, Jayna Muriwai, Lorana Lepaia and Hope Jacobs

Waikato U14 – Elliott Andrew, Zane Gourlay, Michael Dyer and Joseph Henderson

Waikato U15 – Papa Newton King, Mason Jurgens, Kyle Harvey, Anthony Mangino, Regon Chinnery, Leroy Geldhill, Anthony Coffey and Joseph Hurley

Waikato U16 – Longomailea TakatakaHockeyWaikato U18 – Emma NealWaikato U15 – Cameron BoardNetballYear 9 – Samantha Eriepa and Angela

Matthews U15 – Judy Walters, Telisha Hill-Fenton,

Roimata-Hill Fenton, Rachel Boyes and Geraldine Te Huia

A Large Number of Fraser Teams at the Secondary Schools Competitions

For the first time in many years Fraser has had large numbers of teams competing at the National Secondary Schools competitions. Teams included Netball, Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball, and Golf.

The Fraser High 1st XI Soccer Girls in action at the National Secondary Schools competition in Whangarei.

Please Support our SponsorsThis year Hamilton’s Fraser High School Sports people went out into the

community to ask businesses to sponsor them and their teams so they could travel and compete in the National Secondary Schools Tournament. They were hugely successful in their endeavour to go to Nationals and thankful to the local community for their support.

Please read our list of sponsors below and support these businesses as they have supported our students. THANK YOU!

Hamilton’s Fraser High School Sports Teams were proudly sponsored byA.B. McLaughlin

FlooringAnglesea Sports

MedicineARC Welding SuppliesAttewell Gerbich Havill

LtdAutoway ServicesBartels SportsBjerring LandscapeBoothy’s Vehicle

ImportsCaltex DinsdaleCarolyn Evans at

Lugton’s Real EstateCARSPOTChallenge Tyre PowerCity Sprint CouriersCubemedia 3Designer FiresDinsdale Mitre 10Dinsdale Poultry &

SeafoodEastside UpholsteryEbbett HoldenFairview Motors LtdFletcher EasysteelGeoff Williamson

PharmacyHamilton Automotive

Repairs

Hamilton East Mitre 10Hamilton Furniture

RemovalsHamilton TaxisHealth 2000Hi-way Supplies

Country Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

HPL GroupIdeal CarsJ B SuperetteK Road AutosparesKea TrailersMazzola BricklayersMcManemin Auto

Electrical 2001 LTDMcWhannell RoofingMetalcraft Industries LtdMico BathroomsMillenium Insurance

Group LimitedOPUSOwl Electrical LtdP Vickery – Fraser High

School Canteen Perry Metal ProtectionPlacemakers HamiltonPlayInc – Urban

specialistsPNF Paul Nathan

Fencing

Power Systems Consultants Ltd

Printhouse LtdPRO FLO performance

big boresRJ & CF McBride – Tilt

Deck TransportRaglan ChildcareRD1S & V FurnissSharp HeatingSimpleFix – Ray Staiger

LimitedStellar ManagementStevensons Metal

Polishers & Electroplaters Ltd

The Muffler ShopThomsons TimberTile New ZealandUnited VideoWaikato Indian Sports

ClubWaikato Industrial

Painters LtdWaikato Real EstateWaikato Sandblasting

Services LtdWash ’n Dry Laundry

ServicesWaste Management

Happenings At Fraser High

Year 12 students e n c o u r a g i n g t h e i r reading buddies from Nawton School during a session in the Fraser High school library.

Senior students learning to do CPR safely on young children and babies during Senior Health Day during Term 3.

Students from schools throughout Hamilton and the Waikato attending the ‘Step-Up’ revision programmes that are being held at Fraser High during the September school holidays, in preparation for the end-of-year NCEA exams.

Fraser High Sports Awards and Dinner

This year, Hamilton’s Fraser High School Annual Sports Awards and Dinner will be held on Thursday, 20 October, at the Te Rapa Centennial Lounge.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at Fraser High School’s Student Services Centre.

Bernadette’s Family Fruit Loaf3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar

2 cups fruit, 2 tbsp golden syrup 1/4 tsp salt, 3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda, milk to mix

• Put all dry ingredients into bowl. • Add golden syrup and mix to a smooth

consistency with milk. • Put in tin and bake about 1 hour in

180 degree oven. • We eat it hot from the oven and sliced

and buttered when cold.

Fruit - I use sultanas, mixed fruit, apricots, dates, currants etc;

whatever is in my pantry.

Western Community CentreOrganic GardeningFabulous for establishing your own garden for the summer. Receive a garden box and free plants at the end of the course, commencing Thursday 27 October. Free course.Exquisite Christmas CraftsCommences Tuesday 18 October 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Runs for 8 weeks. Take home a beautiful gift every week.Pilates PlusStart the day with a fabulous Pilates workout with a trained instructor. Showers available. Tuesday mornings 6.30 – 7.30 am. $3 per session. Commencing Tuesday 24 October. Screen PrintingCreate your own design and personalise your creations. No need to be artisically talented or to have any previous experience with screen printing. We have a wonderful tutor to guide you all the way. 4 week course commencing Wednesday 19 October 10.00 – 12.00 noon. Cost $15 includes all materials. the Crosslight trust1 JOHNSON ST, DINSDALE – PH. 847 2998What’s New? If you are interested in an exercise programme to help with strength and balance then come along to

the “Upright and Active” exercise programme that Sport Waikato holds in the West Hamilton Anglican Church Hall (St David’s) every Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to get that circulation going, have fun and meet others. The programme is geared for older people – do the exercises sitting down if you need to, and if you get a bit puffed you can also take a break. The cost is $3 per session and those who have attended over the last few weeks are really enjoying it and finding it beneficial.Op Shop – We have completely restocked all our clothing – and at present there is a mix of winter, spring and summer because you just never know at this time of year what season it’s going to be. There’s clothing for all the family from great grandma/grandpa to newborn.Counselling – our lovely team of counsellors (Mark, Catherine, Linda, Bryce, Glenys, Michelle and Gayle) are available to help you through those tough issues in your life. Phone us for an appointment.Foodbank – Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-12.30pm – please bring a letter from Work and Income or give us a call to find out more about the criteria. We are here to help.Budget Support – Are you having trouble making your money stretch or finding that everyone sends you bills at the same time!! Come and get some

good support from Gwyneth – she would love to help you sort out your bills and decrease the stress they cause. Phone for an appointment and get things under control BEFORE Christmas. Over 60’s Social Groups – If you live in our area and would like the opportunity to socialise, meet for morning tea one week and a trip a fortnight later. Give us a call. New members are welcome.For any enquiries please phone Penny or Chris – we welcome your call.

hamilton West Citizens adviCe BureauNeed help? Not sure where to go? People call us for all sorts of reasons for FREE and CONFIDENTIAL information and advice. Visit us at 70 Kent Street, Frankton (Next to the Model Shop) or phone 07-847 2773 Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. No problem is too big or too small.

salvation armyHave you been watching the “Super Nanny” programmes on TV? For these and more strategies for your family check out the Toolbox parenting course for parents of 6 – 12 year olds. Run by Parents Inc. (formerly Parenting with Confidence), Tuesday 25 October 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm. Runs for 6 weeks. The Salvation Army, 180 Grandview Road. Phone Lynne to register 846 3321.

Want a safe and fun alternative to Halloween? The Salvation Army are holding a LIGHT Party on Monday 31 October at their church hall, 180 Grandview Road. For more details phone Graham or Lynne 846 3321.Music and dancing is proven to be good for you child’s development. Why not bring your pre-schooler to a Music and Movement class on Tuesday mornings. We also have Play Group on Friday mornings. The Salvation Army, 180 Grandview Road, phone 846 3336.Frankton-dinsdale rauaWaaWa CharitaBle trustThe Whare Taonga Gift Shop at the Frankton Dinsdale Rauawaawa Charitable Trust has a range of greenstone, paua, bone carving and much more at affordable prices. The gift shop is open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm, at 50 Colombo Street, Frankton: Phone 847 6980 for more information. Kelly Tarlton here we come. The Kaumatua Bus Trip will take place on Friday 14 October leaving at 9.00 am. The cost is $25 per person. Limited spaces so book in quick. For more information contact Frankton Dinsdale Rauawaawa Charitable Trust on 847 6980.

Having your hair cut is not normally a significant occasion, unless of course you haven’t had it cut since you were about 9 and you have an ulterior motive. Raharu (Ra) Hollis from Church C o l l e g e o f N e w Zealand wanted to make a difference recent ly with the annual Cancer Society Appeal. Having her hair cut to make wigs for cancer patients seemed a simple way of doing it.

With the help of some friends and staff at Church College, it was organized to have her hair cut at the schools annual indoor sports mini-house competition. In front of fellow students, friends and parents, Ra had her hair cut. In true kiwi fashion and spirit of the event, a quick whip round was done with buckets and over $270 was raised for the cancer society.

Speaking afterward Ra said that every one can make a difference some how. Just find something simple to do and do it.

Individuals can make a difference

The Nawton-based playgroup “Little Sparx” has run the last two years. The name reflects an active, fun, moving programme. A bouncy castle, visual music, arts and craft, painting, singing and stories provides participation and promotes healthy exercise.

Facilitators Michael and Pensy Low-Schuemperli feel that “Little Sparx” serves the Nawton community, providing opportunity for Mums to meet other Mums and their children to make friends.

Operating on a coin donation “Little Sparx” offers a friendly environment with great coffee and morning tea for both Mums and children. Next term “Little Sparx” will introduce guest speakers talking on relevant life issues.

“Little Sparx” runs every Monday 9.30 –11.30 am, out of the Nawton Community Church hall, Livingstone Avenue, opposite Nawton Primary School. It is proudly sponsored as an active outreach by the Nawton Community Church.

Little Sparx - Community Playgroup

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Traffic developments in the north-west

West Hamilton Burglary sites – August 2005

The Dudley Studios have been operating for about four years and have just moved into their current premises about two months ago. It is set up with the latest Pro Tools HD 2 Accel system which is virtually the industry standard DAW (digital audio work station).

The Studio is set up as an A and B studio. The A studio is set up for big projects e.g. Singles and albums for bands, Mastering, TV and Radio Adverts and voice-overs etc. The B studio is more geared towards smaller less resource demanding projects like singer/song writers, preproduction, midi programming and editing.

People that run the show are Michael Tayler, Chris Diprose and Hook. They all have musical and engineering backgrounds and are capable of completing any project to the highest standard. Give them a call on 850 1145.

Check Out this Local Recording Studio

Traffic developments in the north-westAs this paper goes to print, the Hamilton

City Council is negotiating a deal with Transit (the Government road-building authority) to fast-track the 4-laning of SH1 in front of The Base.

The road upgrade was originally scheduled to be completed by early 2006, but Transit reneged on those arrangements in favour of a 2009 finish - so now the Council will ‘advance fund’ the construction, with ratepayers ultimately paying a large interest tab to ensure the major congestion in the area gets dealt with sooner.

Also delayed has been the Avalon Drive Bypass project, as Transit dithers over intersection plans. Construction will now start in 2006 (hopefully) and finish in 2008. An upgrade to Wairere Drive roundabout is also planned to start soon, while planning, designation and land purchase is under way for the Te Rapa Bypass, linking Horotiu with Avalon Drive by the Wintec. Finally, the Lincoln/Killarney/Greenwood intersection will be upgraded from a roundabout to traffic lights over the next two years.

The congested Base roundabout - like the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’, connects with outdated state highway sections.

Ray and Edith Budgen met in mid February 1945 in Manchester and married on 15 September 1945. Two months later Ray went to India for two years. He returned and in the next 5 years they had 4 children.

In 1953 Ray joined the NZ Air force and came to New Zealand and Edith followed, on the Captain Cook arriving July 1955. They lived at the Te Rapa Air Base for eight years until they moved to Glenview.

When their youngest child was 4, Edith worked as a nurse at Waikato hospital in the eye ward, burns ward and operating theatre until she retired at 60. Both took up Indoor Bowls in mid 1960 and are still keen players.

Ray and Edith have 10 children, 32

grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Congratulations Ray and Edith on your 60th anniversary!

Celebrating 60 years

Kotahi PlaygroupRay and Edith Budgen

Your people

Kotahi Playgroup have moved in to brighter newer premises! We are now located at 108 Grandview Road, just behind the Helping Hands Shop. We have sessions Monday to Thursday 9am to 12 noon. Sessions are friendly and we enjoy low fees. A hot cuppa and biscuit are included for parents/caregivers.

Come and meet other parents and caregivers while your children enjoy playing with other preschoolers. We have an extensive range of quality toys and run fun and exciting activities. Our new premises are ideally suited for children including a lovely large outdoor area and the bui ld ing has wheelchair access.

Pop along for more information, new members are always welcome. Your first visit is free. We look forward to seeing you soon.For information, contact Sarah on 847 8804.

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MARTIN GALLAGHERMP for Hamilton West

Email:martin.gallagher@xtra.co.nzWebpage:www.martingallagher.co.nz

“Thanking Hamilton West for their support - my pledge is to work for all residents in this electorate.”

Electorate Office: 85 Victoria StreetPhone: 838 3033Fax: 838 3083Postal: PO Box 19183, Hamilton

Hey Kids, it’s that time of the year again… are you ready for Treats in The Park 2005?

Come on down to Elliott Park on Hyde Ave from 5.30-8.30 pm, 31 October, to join in the fun and excitement, and help celebrate our Children’s Day Event. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic night - free bouncy castles, face painting and a great line up of local performers getting their acts ready just for you.

We are also lucky to have Stu the night guy from ZM 89.8FM. He’s coming down to broadcast his show live from Nawton, which means everyone in NZ will hear what we’re up to. If you’re Intermediate School-aged and under, then there’s free treats to be collected throughout the night. If you’re over 9 years old and daring then bring $2 for entry through our scary house. Are you brave enough?

To help us out there isn’t going to be a lot of car parking around the Park so if you live locally it would be best to leave the car at home and enjoy a nice walk down.

I f you need any other information then give the Western Com-munity Centre a call 07-847 4873.

Calling all Super Heros

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