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Page 26, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday March 5, 2020 Book tells Timaru organ company story ASouth Canterbury business that has been doingspecialty work looking after six pipe organs in the Ashburton district hasproducedabooktomark 50 years of dedicated work. Timarubased South Island Organ Company hasmadeaname foritself in thehighlyspecialisedand skilled world of pipe organ building and restoration. They have been involved inhundreds of projectsonsome of the largest, most historic and valuable pipe organs in New Zealand and Australia. The business commissioned journalist Jill Worrall to write More than a Pipe Dream and the book was launched in early February. The book tells the tale of its beginning in adraughty cold shed in Timaru toacompany with 12 permanent and over 14 casual staff with a reputation for excellence. South Island Organ Company (SIOC) services six pipe organs in the Ashburton district churches and the instruments of a few private organ enthusiasts in the area. Directors John and Val Hargraves have handson roles inthe operation. More than aPipe Dream proved to be alengthy project for Jill but the result is a 300pluspage, beautifully produced, extensively illustrated, full colour book that covers not only the company’s history, but the art oforgan restoration and most importantly the immenselyskilled people who carry out the work. Business owners Build customers,sales and profits,with us ... Print, Online and Mobile 24/7 Over 16,065 copies delivered every Thursday Author Jill Worrall and managing director of South Island Organ Company John Hargraves with the book marking 50 years of highly-specialised business. Many Canterbury instruments feature inthe book and there’s aspecial section dedicated to the SIOC personnel who lost their lives during the February 22, 2011 earthquake. “Over the years it’stakenmetowrite the bookI’vebecome totally fascinated with the whole process of organ restoration. In other words, I’ve become abit of apipe organ geek. Most of all though, I’ve treasured getting toknow this unique group of people, of whom I’ve become immensely fond.” Arundel Orari Bridge Geraldine Staveley Mount Somers Alford Forest Valetta Mayfield 77 Ruapuna 77 1 ContactJann Thompson 03 308 7664 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Ealing Ashburton Forks Moranan Maronan Hinds Lowcliffe Methven Winchmore 1 Willowby Lauriston Ashburton 1 Wakanui Chertsey Rakaia Local news at www.starnews.co.nz School attendance drops Attendance data for Term 22019 shows adrop inthe number of students going to school regularly. Absences were worse on Mondays and Fridays, and 22%ofstudents weren’t at schoolonthe last dayofterm. The attendance data captures all nonattendance – justified and unjustified. It shows thatmostabsencesare justified, but there are some increases in unjustified. Figures for Ashburton District provided to Rangitata MP AndrewFalloon showthe levelofstudents attending school ‘‘regularly’’was 55.8% inTerm 22019. For the same period in2018 the level was 67.6% and in 2017 it was 70.4%. The national average for Term 22019 was 57.7%. Students attending regularly are defined as having attended more than 90% of all school time inTerm 2, where time is measured in halfdays. Data shows attendance is betteratprimary schooland deteriorates at secondary school. Nonattendance rates are higher for females. Attendance declines asterm two progresses and is lowest onFridays and Mondays. More information at the website educationcounts. govt.nz. Farmers could be affected by new biodiversity proposal Dairy farmers with indigenous vegetation, native bird, insect habitats, or wetlands on their farms could be affected by proposals in a new biodiversity proposal, currently under consultation. They are being urged to make a submission and share their views on the proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, which is being sought by The Ministry for the Environment, until March 14. DairyNZ environment manager Aslan WrightStow said dairy farmers have carried out awide range of work in recent years to protect and improve biodiversity on their farms “This includes planting, pest control, retiring or covenanting land, and fencing off native vegetation, which benefits water quality and ecosystems. “Farmers recognise the important role indigenous plants and trees and nativespeciesplay in our ecosystems. The consultation under way is an opportunity for farmers and the community to consider practical options to preserve and enhance biodiversity, and to highlight the work they have already done to protect biodiversity.” The proposals would require all councils to identify and map Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) of indigenous biodiversity in consultation with qualified ecologists. Some councils have already undertaken this work, while others have not. “Farmers with land classed as having an SNA may have restrictions placed on new activities they can carry out in and around that area,” says Mr WrightStow. “Many dairy farmers are already taking action on farm to protect indigenous biodiversity. We encourage farmers to make submissions sharing their views on the proposals and their practical experience of what works well on farm and what does not,” he adds. Some dairy farmers who don’t have SNAs on their farms could also be affected by the proposals for example if the farm borders an area of indigenous vegetation on aneighbouring farm or aNational Park. Information on how the proposals may affect dairy farmers is available online at dairynz.co.nz/biodiversity. DairyNZ isplanning to make a submission on the proposal on behalf of farmers. Overdue foothills reunion planned at Staveley Hall Anyone who went to the former Springburn School or lived in the Springburn/ Staveley area in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s is invited to an informalgathering at the Staveley Hall on March 14. The reunion is being organised by former resident Barry Burgess. Mr Burgess, who lives in Christchurch, said the reunion had been in his mind for anumber of years, and now a date was locked in. He would supply tea and coffee and people could bring aplate to share if they wished. They were also invited to bring along any old photos or memories of their school days orcommunity events. Mr Burgess said there had been no reunion of Springburn School pupils since 1976, and it was overdue. ‘‘We realise it is the same day as the Mayfield A&P show, however we are hoping this will help encourage people to travel to our event later in the day. He said only ‘‘the big picture’’ for the reunion had been organised, and details would happen on the day. AFacebook page called Solid Gold Springburn/Staveley of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s has been set up. The reunion will run between 2pm and 8pm. Contact Barry Burgess on 027 322 1953 for more information. Good Boss campaign The agricultural sector have teamed up in anew initiative toget farmers talking about what it takes to be agood boss, and how they can be even better bosses. The Good Boss campaign is asectorwide initiative by Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Dairy Women’s Network and NZ Young Farmers. It was launched last week at a Federated Farmers event in Wellington. DairyNZ people team leader Jane Muir says ‘‘the Good Boss campaign has asimple objective tocelebrate dairy farmers who are good bosses and think about ways to be better bosses,’’ she says. ‘‘It aims to ensure that dairy farming employers know what a good boss is, what is expected of them, and that they are implementing the changes needed to enhance their workplaces where it’s needed. ‘‘In dairy we have around 11,500 dairy farming businesses and most employ someone to help run the farm. So the Good Boss campaign is about getting the conversation going what makes a good boss? How and why is agood boss, agood boss? ‘‘We want a dairy sector of good bosses. For some, it’s about assessing their performance against good employment practice, which includes health and safety, wellbeing and tenancy arrangements. And for others, it can be about reinforcing a good worklifestyle balance through flexible roster options or team building activities.’’ Farmers are being encouraged to join the Good Boss campaign and share what being agood boss means to them. ‘‘We want to find out from people on farm what a'good boss' means to them, so we can share this with other farmers and help them make small improvements,’’ Chris said. The Good Boss competition is under way now farm teams are encouraged to tell us what they value in agood boss by sending in a1520 secondvideo explaining what a‘good boss' means to them. Find out more at www.dairynz.co.nz/ goodboss
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