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STILL THE SAME GREAT PLACE with a brand new face! WELL DONE CARA & GREG For all your Domestic, Commercial and Farming electrical needs... QUINLAN ELECTRICAL Domestic - Commercial - Farming 102 Aubin Close, Pirongia. Ph/Fax: 07 872 8161 Mobile: 0274 985 546, 021 985 546 STRAWBRIDGES 032TC033/07 032TC036-07 ‘‘ CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR REFURBISHMENT! ,, Pleased to be able to supply & install your new plasma TVs, for your future viewing pleasure. 319 Alexandra St, TE AWAMUTU. 871 7090 TRUCK - BOBCAT - DIGGER SERVICES McGuire Contracting The team at McGuires are proud to have been of service 032TC031/07 Sand Metal Landscape Supplies Section Development Driveways House Sites Laser Drainage Quick efficient quality work PH 871 9929 David David 0274 871 170 Glenn 027 222 3130 PAGE 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 1, 2007 032TC037/07 032TC030/07 WELCOME to the new look... Alexandra THEN: coaches prepare to depart from outside the Alexandra Hotel in 1908. NOW: A revamped Alexandra Hotel ready for this weekend’s re-opening party. PLUMBING PLUMBING Urban Urban and and Rural Rural Specialists Specialists Plumbing Gas Fitting Drainage Roofing Spouting Heating Water Tanks Plumbing Supplies Another chapter in the proud history of Pirongia’s Alexandra Hotel will be written on Saturday night with the grand re-opening of the establishment following extensive refurbishment. As with the re-opening in 1932, after the hotel was destroyed by fi re, the offi cial ceremony will be carried out by the Mayor. Owners Greg and Cara O’Connor took over the Alexandra Hotel in November 2004 and soon after started planning possible improvements. “We were mindful that the hotel has been a landmark in Pirongia since 1864 and that it needed to retain its country pub feel that fi ts in with the village. While we were renovating and updating it, we didn’t want it to look out of place. “We also wanted to make sure the locals were comfortable with the new look. They have been hugely supportive of the changes and we thank them for their input and their patience throughout the process. “We must also thank our staff who have worked hard through all the changes and have continued to focus on the end CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on the new refurbishment of the Pirongia pub - proud to have been involved. Populaar Pirongia pub gets revamp Hotel has ex extensive makeover, but retains country charm Master Plumbers a Hotel Franklin Street, Pirongia result - a much improved hotel.” The owners have certainly achieved their initial objectives with the makeover. The hotel has been been extended and refi tted with modern fi ttings and fi xtures, but has retained a welcoming country atmosphere. The use of wood and stone on the exterior works well, giving it a permanent, solid look. Inside there are still two bars areas - one with comfortable seating and dining space, the other essentially a sports bar complete with big screen, pool tables and dart boards. Both bars have new fl atscreen televisions . The current refurbishment has included a new kitchen, so inhouse dining and takeaways are available for longer periods and food can also be served directly to the expanded garden bar. The wholesale area remains, although a new entrance way will incorporate historical photos and details. These will include the development (and demise) of other hotels in Pirongia and important events in history, such as THE ALEXANDRA HOTEL Grand Opening! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3RD from this: to this! the laying down of arms by King Tawhiao and his 500 supporters outside the Alexandra Hotel in 1881 to signify the end of the Waikato land wars. Over the years the hotel has also been the site of many community events and meetings such as the inaugural Mangapiko Highway Board and the magistrate’s court. While the current changes to the Alexandra Hotel are considerable, the owners still have more plans in the pipeline. “We hope to have another bar added outside and we will also be building a new toilet block. The old hotel building on the corner is destined to eventually become accommodation for a bed and breakfast operation. “But for now we are Franklin Street. Pirongia, Ph 871 9799 celebrating ‘stage one’ of the work that has been completed.” Opening night festivities include a formal opening by Mayor Alan Livingston at 7pm, with a happy hour to follow. The big screen will feature the fi rst Chiefs game of the 2007 season, while local band Greenfi eld will be playing late into the night. CURRENT staff of the Alexandra Hotel - owners Greg and Cara O’Connor (back right) with (from left) Mike Austin, Sheryl Ellis and Terry Middlemost. Absent: Linda Killey, Cresta Rowe, Rhana Stannard, Melissa Pitcon, Kendell Hallmond. HAPPY HOUR 7.00pm - 8.00pm LIVE RUGBY ON THE BIG SCREEN: Brumbies vs Chiefs 7.35pm kickoff FOLLOWED BY: LIVE BAND: Greenfi eld from 9.30pm SPOT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT NEW MENU AVAILABLE FROM 11AM - 9PM 032TC038-07 FREE QUOTES QUALITY WORKMANSHIP 032TC039/07 applied by... WAIPA PLASTER COATINGS Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, February 1, 2007 LIMITED Malcolm, Shaun and Bob are proud to have been the chosen texture coaters for Alexandra Hotel. Malcolm McOnie Ph 021 375 890 or 07 870 3389 Fx 07 870 3369 email wpc@ihug.co.nz 2 Ranfurly St, Otorohanga Ph/Fax: (07) 873 6362 danzbagz@xtra.co.nz Dan & Chris Hickman Manufacturers of uniforms, sportsbags and sportswear. Specialise in made to order. Starflower Screenprinting Have your logo printed on: t-shirts, polo shirts for businesses, schools, clubs etc Call Roberta Hickman No minimum quantities 152 Mangati Rd, RD6, Te Awamutu Ph/Fax: (07) 871 9610 • starflower@xtra.co.nz 032TC035/07 Exposed aggregate in the recently completed garden bar • Floors • Paths • Driveways • All extension concrete • Feed pads • Silage pits Ph: 021 640 715 FREE QUOTES QUALITY WORKMANSHIP 032TC032/07 Ross McGowan Building Consultancy Ltd CONGRATULATIONS CARA AND GREG - THE ALEXANDRA NEVER LOOKED SO GRAND! • RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTING • DESIGNING • PLANNING • ESTIMATIONS Phone/Fax - 07 870 2699 Mobile - 0274 484 735 Private - 07 871 3458 24 Pirongia Road, RD 6, Te Awamutu 032TC034-07 PAGE 13
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Our award winning advertisements help you promote your products and services to 11,500 homes twice a week. Our coloured classified advertising proved a hit in 2006, so make sure you help your advertisement stand out during 2007. Contact our team on 07-871 5151 Email: EDITORIAL - grant.johnston@teawamutucourier.co.nz DISPLAY/ADS - sinead.lenehan@teawamutucourier.co.nz SALES TEAM - sales@teawamutucourier.co.nz Golfers teeing off for Freeman Court By Colin Thorsen Golfers are being encouraged to ‘come to the party’ helping refurbish Freeman Court. An 18 hole ambrose charity tournament is being held at Te Awamutu Golf Club on Sunday, February 11, with all proceeds going to the refurbishment fund. Freeman Court trust board member Mark Strack is organising the tournament in conjunction with Te Awamutu Golf Club. “Encourage your colleagues to participate in this very worthwhile event and support your community,” says Mrs Strack. She asks players to arrange their own groups of four or eight. There is a starting sheet in the golf shop. Entry fee is $15 and there are some excellent prizes and raffl es, all sponsored by businesses - many of whom support Freeman Court. Mrs Strack says she is indebted to the golf club, who have ‘hired’ the course out for the day at no-charge. “Our fundraising barometer at Freeman Court is steadily growing but we still have a long way to go to reach our target.” Funds were boosted by $1080 from the Caroline Eve Fashion Show held in November. Enquiries and entries to Te Awamutu Golf Club, phone (07) 871 5661. Fourth straight cricket win Te Awamutu Sports Green retained their lead in the Waikato Valley cricket championship with a 107 win over Huntly. The Green team have a perfect record of four wins from four matches. Cambridge are two points adrift, with Morrinsville third and Te Aroha fourth in the 10 Exceptional scoring prompted light-hearted discussion of performance enhancing substances at Te Awamutu Golf Club’s twilight tournament. Junior golfer Tex Te Ao-Haumaha left the rest of the fi eld in his wake scoring 27 points. Leading scores: Tex Te Ao-Haumaha 27, Gwenda Meeke, Bryce McDougall 24, Lynne Fenwick, Dave Haley, Richard Waters, Atu Te Ao, Kiri Waters, Dave Latham 23, Ann McGhie 22, Dan Heke, Mike Waters, Scott Hill 20, Mary Strack, Alan team championship round. Batting fi rst at Huntly, Te Awamutu Sports Green amassed 248/8 in 50 overs with Graeme Stewart scoring 71, Daniel West 66, Malcolm Gray 24 and Mark Thorsen 21. There were two substantial stands of 68 by West and Thorsen and 76 by Stewart and Gray. Duncan, Grant Tynan 19. Vets scramble: L Mace 43 stableford, C Green, D Armstrong, R Murray, T Thomson 40, G Lane, D Brewer, J Russenberger, E Dockray, A Waters 39, T Wolfsbauer, M Wallis, D Wallace, L Hagenson 38. Club scramble, Saturday: J Lambeth, C Green 39, W Taitoko, A Almond 37. Two: K Trass. STEWART ALEXANDER Link Quarrie was again in the winner’s circle with 23½ points at Stewart Alexander Golf Club’s twilight tournament, sponsored by Mylchreest Electrical. Men: L Quarrie 23½, I Stratford 23, T Te Ao-Haumaha, S Parkes 21, B Russ 20½, D Heta, R Taylor, J Hill 20, C Weinberg 19½, C Wells, A Te Ao 19. Women: A Shilton 21½, E Ford 21, D Griffi n 19, A McGhie, H Berg 18½. PIRONGIA Steve Bailey took the honours with 26 stableford at Pirongia Golf Club’s twilight tournament. Women: K Kanters 24, I Grey, G Quarrie 20, F Haberfi eld, J Webber, T Stewart’s knock included fi ve fours and a six, while West struck nine fours. Huntly were bowled out for 141, with Stewart completing a fi ne double with fi gures of 4- 34, Hamish Forsman 3-43 and Peter West 2-24. The Green team play Te Aroha at Albert Park this Saturday. Twilight golfers go on points spree New businesses are featured regularly in our ‘In Business Circles’ column, which now also comes to you in colour. So give us a call and let us help your business grow. Raroa-Gray, T Cavey 18, H Major, A Waters, W Gray 17, G King, O Clements, J Apeldoorn 16. Men, front nine: D Matson 24, G Watts 23, T Polkinghorne, G Hodgson, R Shaw 21, R Refoy, R Goodhew, P Morris 20, B Bird, B Gray, G Tocker, B Fordham, J Dunn, M Smith 19. Men, back nine: S Bailey 26, J Warburton, T Fox, L Quarrie, D Holmes 20, T Charlesworth, R Scown, M Barclay, A Mitchell 19, R Taylor, D Peryer 18, G Chase, N Barrowcliffe, D Livingstone, B Connolly 17, L Johnson 16.
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