Ashburton Courier: December 12, 2019

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Page 4, Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 12 December 2019 Rakaia party The Rakaia Community Hall willhost a Christmas gathering on December 16. Starting at 4.30pmthe free, family event will featurethe Balloon Friday13December, 10am Senior Centre, Ashburton Contact 03 3087510 alison.driscoll@ parliament.govt.nz Man, magicshow and kidsentertainment concert. There is also a sausage sizzle at 6pm and aspecial visit from santa. Andrew Falloon MP for Rangitata invites you to a Seniors Morning Tea Catchupoveracup of teaand amincepie Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Hard pressed to harness nature Events ofthe past week have shown the powerful and cruel side of nature. It is aforce that cannot becontrolled. The South Island was effectively split in two when the Rangitata River burst its banks after 350mm of rain in the Southern Alps. Tourists, locals and truck drivers found themselves stranded for several days. Some were on holiday, some were working, some had simply taken adrive to see the river raging at its angriest in 25 years, and others were delivering supplies north and south. The consequences, for roading contractors and farmers, will be long lasting. There are Courier Comment roads, rail tracks and power lines to repair and pastures that will need time to recover. But at least no lives werelost. The same can’t be said in Whakatane, where adventure tourists to White Island lost their lives when White Island spontaneously erupted. Veteran Mid Canterbury adventurer David Howden was in the office this week. Itis no surprise that he has visited White Island, such is his passion for adventure and the great outdoors. He was there several years ago, when the island was in a benign state. He remembers going by boat to the island, while tour operators talked about its geological and commercial history. White Island was once quarried for its sulphur, used infertiliser, but an eruption years ago put paid to that and abandoned buildings have been corroded by the volcanic gases over time. David, not aman who scares easily, said he had afeeling of trepidation asthey landed. The visitors were given gas masks and had to wear sturdy, protective footwear. The island in its raw state was breathtaking. There were bubbling mud pools and steam, and streams that ran over bright yellow and orange sulphur crystals. But the visitors were left in no doubt safety was paramount in the harsh environment and therewere strict rules to follow. The island is always active, but noone could have predicted the magnitude and the suddenness of this week’s eruption. Nature doesn’t follow rules, but that won’t stop those who are passionate about it wanting to get close. Linda Clarke Authorised by Andrew Falloon MP,139 Stafford St, Timaru. TheGood Liar Reviewed by Rowena Hart Here issomething different toanything else thatwehaveseen lately. It covers the subjectofscamming which we all look out forand hope it doesn’t happen to us. Sotwoelderly people arelooking forcompany. They hit it of straight away. But we know the old bloke is acon man so we feel uneasy. Idon’t want to say any more asitwill spoil it foryou. Thetwo actors areSir Ian McLellen and Helen Mirren. They are brilliant and there are twists and turns thatwenever see coming. Old Carson from Downton Abbey is there too just to add to the mix. Greatentertainment! bookings ph 307 1230 www.regentcinema.co.nz 2236887 Warm Methven welcome for new citizens Mid Canterbury has 59 new citizens after arecentceremony held in Methven. The new citizens come fromSamoa (26), Britain (10), Romania (4), Philippines (5), South Africa(4), Fiji (4), Tonga (4), Belarus (1) and Indonesia (1). They swore allegiance and completed the finalstep of the citizenship process at aceremony held at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Letters to the editor Each year Ashburton's St VincentdePaul Society receives many donations of items to help stock its shop as well as money and food to stockthe pantry, and 2019 has been no exception. These gifts range from small amounts to very large donations. We wish to thank all our donors, whether they have given clothing, linen, money,food or furniture. We are grateful for all these gifts, whichhave enabled us to help so many people throughout the whole Ashburton District in so many waysthroughout the year. MJHanham,President Litter Free Ashburton volunteers have done their last clean up for the year and will be back as agroup in February. We want to thank all the businesses and council who have supported us throughout the year. Avery special thank you to all the localswho independently pick up litter when they are out and about.Well donefor doing yourbit to make adifference. Let us as acommunity continuetodoour bit to keep our roads,streets and green spaces litter free and beautiful. We wish you all avery safe and happy Christmas and hopefully you will come andjoin us in the new year. Bev Skates, on behalf of Litter Free Ashburton NETHERBY meats We'd like to thank you all for your custom during the year and wish you all a happy and safe festive season WE'RE OPEN Saturday21st & Sunday22nd December 7am -1pm Don’t forget your Christmas Ham! Mobile Abattoir Service We areclosedstat.holidays stat. only Netherby Shopping Centre l Phone 308 7354 l www.netherbymeats.co.nz 2236686
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