Ashburton Courier: October 24, 2019

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Page 2, Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 24 October 2019 BUSINESS OWNERS Build customers, sales and profits with us ... Over 16,065 copies delivered to EVERYhome,farm, RD and lifestyle blocks in MidCanterbury news John Keast Managing Editor 027 628 7679 john.keast@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Reporters Mick Jensen mick.jensen@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Toni Williams toni.williams@alliedpress.co.nz advertising Jann Thompson Sales Manager 308 7664 027 587 6351 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Roselle Fuaso Sales Account Manager 308 7664 021 197 8297 roselle@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Karen Gane Sales Account Manager 308 7664 021 510 804 karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz get in touch Editorial john.keast@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Advertising info@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Production murray.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Accounts accounts@alliedpress.co.nz Distribution/Deliveries leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Office office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 03 308 7664 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz 2207985 2216230 MEETNADIA LIM! 212 East Street,Ashburton. Phone 308 8309 Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Longbeach embraces country Pupils at Longbeach School have embraced their rural roots and had plenty of fun at the annual Country Day on Monday. The day started will students making indoor exhibits that were later judged by invited guests from around the district. Fish &Game officer Hamish Stevens was on hand with acollection of live fish caught earlier in the day in the Hinds River. He spoke to students about the fish and their habitat. Students also tackled anumber of countryinspired outdoor games and challenges. Anumber of dads ran young farmer style Amanda takes photography bull by the horns From Page 1 ‘‘He became popular and Ihad requests from people to do some for them. I started taking photos of our own farm animals and created a facebook page of By The Horns. ‘‘The facebook page took off. It grew from challenges that included tugowar, a water slide, wheelbarrow races, sponge throwing and gumboot throwing. In the afternoon students brought a selection of animals to school, including horses, lambs, dogs, fish, roosters, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, a goat and acat. Longbeach School principal Neil Simons said Country Day was a highlight of the school year and loved by the students. It brought the community together and received great support. Photo: Longbeach School pupil Liam Lash with his rooster. Scholarships for talented musicians Scholarships havebeen presented by Ashburton Musical Club to two talented young musicians. Katie Gluyasand Eva Bedggood each receive $700. Katie Gluyasplays piano and drums and is aYear 12 student at St Margaret’s College. She will put the scholarship money towards the fee of a universitymusic performance course that she is auditioning for in 2020 at the University of Canterbury. Eva Bedggood plays piano, trumpetand guitar and is working towardsher Grade 8 trumpetexam. Next yearsshe begins STAR courses at the University of Canterbury and for the past two years has been amember of University of Canterbury Christchurch Youth Orchestra. Both scholarship recipients are regular performers at Ashburton Musical Club concerts. Photo: Scholarship recipients Katie Gluyas and Eva Bedggood. 1000 followers 16,000 followers very quickly. ‘‘It is now 27K’’ she said. ‘‘ Icreated awebsite to sell my prints and haven’t looked back.’’ The success ofBy the Horns has seen Mrs King named the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards 2019 emerging business winner. It’s a competition she was prompted to enter byafriend. ‘‘At the end of the day, Itold myself it was agreat experience and I had nothing tolose. IfI didn’t win, Iwould learn from the experience. Nadia hascreated this book forvegetarians,vegans and omnivores alike. Onewith over 100 deliciously satisfying recipesto celebratebeautiful,colourful,bountiful vegetables. Saturday, 16 November. Doors open 6.30pm with a7pm start. BradfordRoom, AshburtonTrust EventCentre, 211 Wills Street,Ashburton Tickets $20, includes cooking demo,nibbles &complimentarydrink. Tickets available at PaperPlus and Office Spot,Ashburton. Books for sale at event (eftposavailable). Nadia will be happytosign copies These last two years have been a massive learning curve for me. I have learnt how to run a business in avery short time. Of courseIam still learning,’’ she said. It was apleasant surprise when she found out she had won. ‘‘I had to read the letter I received from them aboutfive timesthat Ihad won, just to make sure before I told anybody. Ireally didn’t think it could be true. I still can’t really believe it. I guess it will feel very real at the awards ceremony (next month in Wellington).’’
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 24 October 2019, Page 3 Ski club celebrates 60 great years By Mick Jensen Clearwater Aquatic Club is having a 60th jubilee celebration over Christchurch show weekend and anyone involved with the club over the years is invited. Fittingly, the November 16 main event will be held in the original club house on the shores of Lake Camp. The aquatic club has been all about promoting and supporting local waterskiing over the last six decades and, in more recent years, wakeboarding as well. The club’s name is taken from the nearby lake settlement of Clearwater, but all the aquatic action has taken place on Lake Camp, where motorised craft are permitted. Long time club members like Ronnie Donaldson have taken themselves, their children and their grandchildren through their paces at the lake over many years. Mr Donaldson, like alot of club members, has abach at Clearwater and has spent countless hours on the water. Now approaching his 86th birthday, he was awaterskier for 60 years and only stopped when he reached 80. ‘‘I used to waterski on the Rangitata and Ican tell you the move to Lake Camp was far more suited to the sport. ‘‘It’s agreat spot and has provided alot of fun and enjoyment for my family over the years.’’ Top performing waterskiers abound in the Donaldson family, including Ronnie’s grandchildren George, Hugh and Lana. Mr Donaldson said he remembered ajetty being put in at Lake Camp and the club house and jumps being built many years ago. The club had hosted some big events in the past, including the Canterbury trick competition, and also its own popular club day, which continued to be held in March every year. Another club stalwart, Jerry Power, said the Clearwater Aquatic Club had been one of the strongest in the country for anumber of years. ‘‘We’ve had anumber of skiers performing well at national level and aproud history.’’ He said there had always been a good turnout at New Year’s Day events, both from skiers and spectators. Skiers had performed pyramid displays, tricks and the atmosphere had been really good. Mr Power said club members had also been strongly behind the establishment of Lake Hood and were advocates of adedicated waterskiing area at the site for many years. While Lake Hood was focused on the competitive side of waterskiing, Lake Camp continued to offer a great venue for learners and for social and leisure skiers, he said. Another with fond childhood memories of holidays and weekends spent at Lake Camp is Kellie Forrester. Mrs Forrester said her grandparents, parents and now her own family had baches at Clearwater and all had enjoyed countless hours on Lake Camp. ‘‘There are anumber of families with multi generational connections to the aquatic club. ‘‘I think alot of us will remember the sound of Ronnie Donaldson’s tractor firing up and knowing that he was preparing to put his old boat Richochet in the water for aday of waterskiing,’’ she said. Although the tractor was sold a couple of years ago, the old boat will be brought out to rekindle memories at the 60th birthday bash. The celebration will also feature a slide show, static display and selection of minute books, photos and newspaper clippings collated over the years. The Clearwater Aquatic Club has four current life members Gary Green, Brian Downes, Peter Etheridge and Jerry Power and Ronnie Donaldson has been its patron for more than 20 years. Membership remains healthy and astrong committee will continue to guide it forward. More information on the jubilee gathering can be obtained by emailing to clearwateraquaticclub@hotmail.co.nz. Photos: Jerry Power, Ronnie Donaldson and Kellie Forrester rekindle Clearwater Aquatic Club memories by looking through photo albums and minute books, and Ronnie Donaldson waterskiing. YOUR LOCAL LAUNDRY SPECIALISTS Fisher &Paykel Washer/Dryer • 8.5kgwash • 5kg dry • 30minutequick wash option • 1400 max. spin speed Was$2499 NOWONLY $2098 $14.02 WEEKLY Westinghouse TopLoad Washer • 6kg capacity • 11washprogrammes • Includes variable waterlevel • 3.5 Star water rating WASH &DRY $1094 Westinghouse 12 MONTHS Vented Dryer INTEREST FREE * HOTPRICE! 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