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local jpsContinued from page 1For more information about the roles of Justices of thePeace, visit www.jpfed.org.nz Justices of the Peace in theGeraldine area:Mr J O Acland (Senior): 696 3857Mrs L A Burdon: 693 8050Mr D A Coker: 693 8816Ms A Couch-Snow: 693 9458, marriage celebrantMr P Fallon: 693 7641, marriage celebrantMrs N A Faulks-Beck: 693 9138, marriage celebrantMrs J Hayes: 693 9177Mr D G Law: 693 9607Ms J R Mawson: 693 8355Mr R C Morrison: 693 8318, marriage celebrantDr K A Rodgers: 021 912 792Mr G J Rooney: 696 3820Mr J G Wilson: 693 7917Mrs J Woods: 693 9962Fiona CarmichaelFor all your electrical needs:• Registered electrical inspector• Motorhome wiring/caravan electrical WOFs• Alterations and additions• Heat pump installations• Domestic and commercial• Free quotes• Reliable personal serviceservicing south canterburyCONtACt USShaun Wheeler OWNERMobile: 027 469 7114Work: 693 7611Call Gina693-9593Ph 0800 693 800fax 03 525 8699geraldinenews@ihug.co.nzRequests for submitted articles: phone The Geraldine News atleast two weeks prior to event. 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Copies can bebought and we have a subscription service.Author, musician and riversupporter “keen to be involved”N e w c i t i z e n A d e l eCoombs has been quick toimmerse herself in venturesclose to many local mindsand hearts.A d e l e g r e w u p i nChristchurch and Greymouth,and then shifted to Australia.She has been in Geraldineless than two months, buthas already begun teachingpiano at the GeraldineAcademy of Performanceand Arts, established regularjam sessions at the CountryCafe and become an activemember of the Orari RiverProtection Group.“I’m writing a book, playingmusic, having adventureslike skiing, tramping, sailing– I’m making new friends –that’s what I’m here to do,and everything else supportsthat.” Everything else refersto a flexible work schedulethat includes activities coordination,casual labour andof course, piano tuition.Adele is presently writing her third book, an unconventionalview of roses through a fresh lens (she is giving no more awayyet) in collaboration with her sister, Kerryn Valeontis. Theproject grew out of a shared love of roses. “My sister’s inSydney and I was in Gympie [the Sunshine Coast hinterland]and we’ve met every year in New Zealand for a long weekendto look at roses. We’re hoping to have the book out byMother’s Day next year.”Adele’s previous book Love, Mary, published in 2008,expressed her own and widespread Queensland support forthe Mary River, which was facing a dam proposal.“The book helped take the campaign to save the rivernationwide,” she says. Australian federal environmentminister, Peter Garrett, cancelled the project a year after thebook’s publication.It was perhaps natural, then, that the Orari River ProtectionGroup piqued Adele’s interest. The organisation formed in2003 in response to a dam proposal, and has since shifted itsfocus to pest control, advocacy and education. She’s “keen tobe involved,” and has already worked with group memberson their predator control project.On Thursday evenings, Adele is at the Country Cafe, andinvites musicians of all genres to join her. “The owner’s givinga free drink to anyone who shows up to jam. It can be differenteach time. There was a lot of Irish music last time; I’m keenfor jazz, blues, rock as well.”Piano is Adele’s instrument, and her teaching philosophyAdele Coombs in her garden. Roses are at the heart of the book she’s presently working on.Photo: Jan Finlayson.focuses on students’ interests. “I find students’ strengths andbuild on them. I can do exams with them, but I won’t push it.Busking, song writing...there are many avenues to success. Ihelp students find shortcuts and tricks to what they want.”Adele’s first book, Barefoot Dreaming, was a collectionof photographs and poems inspired by her travel aroundAustralia. “I’d like to do the same here,” she says, thinkingahead to a New Zealand-oriented volume. An untitled poempenned before her return will likely have a place in it:Aotearoa,Wait for me,you will be minewith your cool, moist valleysmisty shoulders and strong mountain spine.I will return to be welcomed in your arms,when I have completed that which I came to doand cared for those who need me now.You are very patient, my long time lover and friend.Just a little longer and I will be with youBefore this journey-endI am coming my love,wait for me.For information about piano instruction with Adele, phoneGeraldine Academy of Performance and Arts 693 9103.Musicians in any genre are welcome at the Country Cafe’sjam sessions, Thursday nights, 7-9pm, contact Adele on 0210236 9674.Jan FinlaysonChristmas card-making workshopsKate and Maggie Mooremaking Christmas cardswith Rhys Taylor. Rhys’card-making workshops (forelves of any age from sevenup!) aim to help people“celebrate the seasonwith original cards madeusing old calendars, cards,etcetera.” The next sessionwill be 9.30am-12pm,Saturday 16 November,at Geraldine Academyof Performance and Arts.Phone Rhys on 693 8726for further information.Photo: Jan Finlayson.2The GERALDINE NEWS, THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2013
Carew Hall committee to celebrate a milestoneIn the early 1900‘s, and wanting a local place to gather, theCarew community was financially able to build either a hallor a church. The church won then. However, five decadeslater the need for a home for the district’s dances, meetings,parties and other big social events was obvious.A meeting of residents in 1956 again considered a districthall and the following year the Carew Hall Society formed torealise the community aspiration. The only surviving memberof the original committee is Geraldine man Rod McLeod.His son, Alasdair McLeod, is a current committee member;he meets The Geraldine News at the hall along with fellowmembers Martin Bush, Robert Jones, George Barton andBob Johnston.The hall the society built is now 50 years old and, Martinsays, “We’re letting all the old residents know that we’recelebrating a milestone, and we also want to involve anyonein the district currently.”Bob has brought the society’s earliest, fountain-peninscribedminute book along and he picks out some definingmoments in the hall’s history. “The land was donated by EricHarper in 1956. The committee decided they needed £1,000a year to build a fund to build a hall. They received a grantfrom the Golden Kiwi Board of Control of £3,000, and thesociety itself raised another £6,000.“The money was raised through stock farmers donatingfleece and lambs.“In 1962, they called for tenders, awarded the buildingjob to C J McKernan of Ashburton, and in 1963, the firstmeeting was held in the hall by the committee.” “Before thehall, we had to go elsewhere for a venue - Ealing, Arundel...”George says.After the hall’s completion, the community’s social lifecould go ahead where its people were. Martin lists some ofthe activities the new hall hosted. “Indoor bowls, dances,badminton, Friday games nights, euchre evenings, Women’sInstitute, garden club, drama club, table tennis, weddings…“Carew had its own dance band; it’s one of the reasons theyhad so many dances. They played in other areas, too, fromthe mid-60’s to the mid-70’s. At the [Carew; now Carew PeelForest] school’s centenary function, they got back togetherand played.”It is quieter at Carew Hall these days, but there are still adhoc and regular users, including adjacent Carew Peel ForestSchool, whose students use it several times a week. “Theydon’t have to build an assembly hall, and they could hardlybe closer,” says Robert.Financially, the hall is well provided for. “There wassurplus money when they were building,” says Martin.Robert explains: “They carried on the sheep scheme two orthree years after building, to subsidise usage and look aftermaintenance.”The hall’s future seems secure and, for now, the committeeis paying special attention to the past. To celebrate the 50thanniversary of Carew Hall, a day of social and commemorativeITM donates to museum building projectCarew Hall Society committee members Alasdair McLeod, Robert Jones, George Barton, Bob Johnston, and Martin Bush.Photo: Jan Finlayson.events is planned for Sunday 24 November.Robert and Alasdair give an outline of the day: “There’sa service at Carew Church at 11.00, lunch at 12.30 cateredby the Home and School committee, cake-cutting, andspeeches. We’ll finish up after afternoon tea.” They warmlyinvite everyone with connections with Carew Hall, at nocost. “Just turn up,” says Alasdair, who can be contacted forfurther information on 03 303 6165.Jan FinlaysonMARG: not sure how youwant the $5000 treated inthe following speech quote:“These are people who’vereally supported us,” enthusesGeraldine Historical Societypresident Alison Hurley.“Five thousand dollars - thankyou guys. That’s fantastic.”Geraldine ITM ownersGeoff, Lynda and JasonLeary, recently handed overthe cheque to members ofthe historical society in agesture that significantlyboosts finances in the leadupto the completion of themuseum expansion.They emphasise the allroundbenefits of Geraldinepeople using Geraldinebusinesses, and localbusiness’ role in makingthe donation possible. “Themuseum employed a local builder who dealt with us; thenbecause it’s a local project, we asked if the suppliers wouldhelp out, and as you can see, they have. It’s an exampleof the Go Geraldine concept, where people support localbusinesses and the businesses then support local projects,”Jason says.Winstone Wallboards, Tasman Insulation, James Hardieand Nelson Pine Industries are major suppliers whose supporthas enabled the donation.These companies have helped the project in practical andfinancial ways. Additionally to the $5,000 gift, ITM has beenable to pass on “$7,000 worth of discount because of suppliersupport, because it’s a community project,” Jason says.Geraldine Historical Society president Alison Hurley is delighted to receive a $5,000 cheque fromITM’s Jason and Lynda Leary. At left is historical society treasurer Pam Kippenberger, and at right,building project manager Walter Watson. Photo: Jan Finlayson.Project manager, builder Walter Watson, adds “Nobuilding supplies prices for the project have gone up sinceMarch last year.” This is despite cost increases within theindustry.An end to the work is in sight. “We builders are onlyabout a fortnight away, but the fitting-out’s going to take abit longer, and as the finance comes to hand, the museum’llbe in business,” says Walter.Several fundraising events that will contribute to thatfitting-out are planned, but it is evident that the ITM donationhas appreciably lightened the load. “It’s a great help withfinance,” says Alison.Jan FinlaysonGo Geraldine urges you tosupport our local businessesGO GERALDINEis taking GERALDINEto theChristchurch Show!“If you’re up there, call intoour marquee showcasing ourfabulous town.”invest in your communityNEED TO MOVESOME DIRT?BIG. SMALL.WE MOVE IT ALLCALL US TODAY ON027 686 2237or 03 686 1718 (ah)Formerly Gavin Coulter ContractingThe GERALDINE NEWS, THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2013 3
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