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8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011 WELCOME 8205065AA TO THE WORLD These photos can be ordered at the Courier offi ce 8255445AA www.leahhoskinphotography.co.nz SECOND son for Catherine and Brent Golledge is Ethan James, a brother for Jacob. he was born at Waikato Women’s Hospital weighing 4535g. www.leahhoskinphotography.co.nz MEGAN Titchener and Logan Doull welcome Finn Logan. He was born at waikato Women’s hospital weighing 3835g and is a brother for Gabriel. MID WINTER Demo and Pre-Reg Clearance ROSETOWN HOLDEN Corner Churchill & Mahoe St • Te Awamutu • Ph (07) 871 5143 A/h: • Stu Tervit (07) 871 4700, 0274 827 856 • John Hare (07) 871 3794, 0274 427 856 • Allan Paterson (07) 871 3956, 0274 427 853. Email: tmlsales@xtra.co.nz OPEN 7 DAYS INCLUDING SUNDAYS Cycling Trust pleased that public decide The Home of Cycling Trust is delighted that the future of the region’s Cycling Centre of Excellence in now in the hands of the community. Waikato Regional Council’s period of public consultation, over whether or not to contribute $6M to the project, opened last week. Central Government, through SPARC, has already named the Waikato Bay of Plenty Region as its preferred location and will contribute $7M to the facility. ‘‘We anticipate that the feedback will give Councillors a clear mandate to support this investment for our community,’’ says Home of Cycling interim chief executive Geoff Balme. ‘‘We’re talking about an average of just over $3 per ratepayer per year for a facility that will generate not only significant economic benefits but also enormous social and health benefits. ‘‘There has been plenty of misinformation in the public realm and we hope this period of consultation will give us the opportunity to set the record straight. ‘‘This is not just a velodrome for elite cyclists — this is a multi-faceted facility that will offer programmes for everyone — it really is ‘Cycling for All’ and we would hate to lose this once in a lifetime opportunity,’’ says Mr Balme. Should Waikato Regional Council decide against supporting the Home of Cycling, the project would be lost with either Palmerston North or Auckland being given the opportunity. ‘‘The fact that seven regions tendered for this opportunity and that both Palmerston North and Auckland are still waiting in the wings, desperate to have this Centre in their regions is a clear indication of its value’’, says Mr Balme. For more information on the Home of Cycling, visit www.homeofcycling.co.nz or to make a submission to Waikato Regional Council visit www.waikatoregion.govt.nz. Public consultation closes on Monday, August 22. SAMPLE PHOTO
TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011 9 New biography recounts life of art pioneer Fascinating story of Yvonne Rust BY CATHY ASPLIN Most Te Awamutu residents will have been through the War Memorial Park and glanced at the large relief panel that forms a backdrop to the gardens. Many people will have even been photographed there over the years. But few probably know who it was designed by or the significance of the artist. The panel was created by former Te Awamutu resident, the late Yvonne Rust QSM who is the subject of a biography just released ‘Yvonne Rust - Maverick Spirit’ by Theresa Sjoquist. Yvonne Rust was an artist, pioneer potter and inspired arts educator who was born in Whangarei, but lived at Parawera for several years while her father was principal of the ‘Parawera Native School’. She attended Te Awamutu District High School (as it was known then, on the Te Awamutu Primary School site) from 1937 - 1940. ‘‘From Parawera I biked five miles then caught the school bus to High School for the remaining 10 miles.’’ At school she was a champion runner, swimmer and also played netball. She enjoyed spending time in Te Awamutu with friends and playing tennis on the courts opposite the school house. ‘‘On summer weekends we would take the three mile walk down clay road to the Owairaka Valley to swim in the Puniu River or to pick blackberries.’’ The book notes she struggled with academic subjects, but showed promise with art. Her geography teacher George Warring encouraged her, she especially enjoyed painting, sketching and craftwork. It was during her years at Te Awamutu District High School that she became adamant she wanted to be an artist. FAMILY’S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The Rust family regularly attended Anglican services in the district, often at St Johns Church in Te Awamutu, where Yvonne was confirmed. The book goes on to explain that many Parawera youngsters had working parents as the depression was just easing. The Rust family helped out where they could within the community providing baking and items from their gardens for local families. Yvonne’s father worked hard to get better conditions for children. Free milk was introduced to the school in 1937 when the roll was up to 87. In 1939 war broke out and Mr Rust was head of the homeguard at Parawera. School children under his direction performed in the Regent Theatre in Te Awamutu for the war effort. ‘‘The talkie version of the movie Rewi’s Last Stand about TRADES TO CLEAR – 1ST IN 1ST SERVED! 8204768AA TRADES ALL VEHICLES COME FULLY SERVCED, REGISTERED WITH A NEW VTNZ WOF! NEW SHAPE NO DEPOSIT TAP top buying! 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START OF TEACHING CAREER In 1940 Yvonne moved to Christchurch to undertake a Diploma in Fine Arts at Canterbury University’s School of Art. She took up a teaching job in Palmerston North in 1945, but during school holidays she often returned to Parawera or stayed at Kawhia. After a refresher course for art teachers in 1949 she ‘discovered’ pottery and was hooked. She became art mistress at Christchurch Girls High School, where interestingly two of her pupils were Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker who were convicted of killing Parker’s mother in 1954. MEMORIAL PARK RELIEF PANEL In 1954 Yvonne also won the contract for the design and creation of a clay model relief panel (pictured below) for the Te Awamutu and Districts War Memorial Park. The quote was for £84 but Yvonne offered a 50% discount as her personal contribution to the monument. To page 11. 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