News in Brief
So close ….
It could have been four in one.
That’s how many golfers came within centimetres of celebrating the perfect tee shot at the Ambrose Team Twilight tournament at the Waitomo Golf Club last Friday.
The hard luck stories of the night came at the sixth hole via Shannon Davis, Luci Barlow and Dede Downs – and Karam Tauroa, whose magnificent shot from the first tee ended up 20cms behind the pin.
Barlow’s effort on the sixth earned her the closest to the pin honour on the night.
Other results: Gross, Riley’s Team – Riley Tauroa, Karam Tauroa, Dede Downs 32. Nett, Wando’s Wombles – Hone Wanden, Richard Koroheke, Cartryte Campbell 25, Smashers – Luci Barlow, Lance Udy, Jeremy Iti 26, The 3 of Us – Stu Baird, Harry Wilson, Terry Downs 27, Good Contact – Gareth Udy, Levi Udy, Mitchell Udy 28.
Veteran recognised
A stalwart of the Te Kūiti RSA has received various certificates and badges to acknowledge decades of service. Shirley Pierce was honoured at a Christmas lunch held by the RSA’s Women’s Section yesterday. Pierce, 96, joined the RSA while living in Waimiha as a teenager before moving to Te Kūiti.
Water torture
Ōtorohanga’s new mayor, Rodney Dow
Attending a recent Waikato Water Shareholders’ Forum was one of the hardest things Ōtorohanga mayor Rodney Dow has ever done, he has told councillors. Dow said he was challenged by the meeting, having voted against Ōtorohanga forming a council controlled water organisation with other district councils. “I have got to put that behind me,” he said.
Hot shots
The Ōtorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade has claimed two top accolades at Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s regional awards for Ngā Tai Ki Te Puku (central-southern region North Island). The brigade won the Building Connected Communities award while its deputy chief, Bryan King, son of chief, Neville King, was recognised for his outstanding leadership and dedication to nurturing others.
Dogs on course
Ōtorohanga District Council has approved the installation of a dog agility course and associated operational costs on Waipā Esplanade following a request from Ōtorohanga Community Board. The course will comprise seven agility stations.
Correction
Our obituary on Dot Ball (The News, November 27) contained an error in the name of one of her five children, who are Wayne, Greg, Lorrene, Dean and Davina. We apologise for the error.
