Ashburton Courier: March 26, 2020

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Page 4, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday March 26, 2020 Trish exits pickle market Eightytwoyearold Trish McLaren has made $27,000 for RonaldMcDonald House through salesofher homemade jams, pickles, sauces, preserves and biscuits at Ashburton Farmers’Market over the pastfour years. The Ashburton St John health shuttle also received $1000 from her last year from product proceeds. Mrs McLarensold at the market for the lasttime on Saturdayand is now keen to clear remainingstocksof homemade goodies from her cupboardsathome. She said she wouldmiss the social aspectofthe Saturday morning markets on WestStreet. Fellowmarkettraders had been abig support to her, she said. Product tastings had tempted buyers over the pastfour years and had ‘‘helped hersell so much more’’. Mrs McLarensaid she was grateful for donations of fruit and vegetables from the community, whichshe had used in her products, and alsotothe support of those who had helpedher sterilisethousandsofjars. ‘‘I’vebeen very happy to support RonaldMcDonald House because it provides such avaluable service and I’ve been humbled by the thanks I’ve received from theorganisation.’’ Mrs McLarenishappytosell her remaining stocksfrom homeafter the current lockdown is over and can then be contactedon308 8105. ‘‘I’m happy to selltopeople if they’re healthy and I’m healthy.’’ Trish McLaren (left) with Ashburton Farmers’ Market treasurer Bernie Harkness at her last market day. Our family is bonding in cyberspace By ToniWilliams We have aregular Thursday family catchup at my parents’ house. It sort of just happened many, many moons ago. It's referred to as Thirsty Thursday and achance to drink in the wisdoms and entertainment of the older folk in my family, along with abeverage or two. My parents, uncles, aunties, sister, brother, nieces and nephews all pop in to at least one or two, if not more, sessions amonth. It's best when we are all there vying for talk time and keen to share news or family stories, past and present. However the Covid19 level four alert means for safety and because we are resourceful and resilient, we need to do something else to stay in Trying to create an online pub so my family can still connect. touch and, while the telephone is good, face to face is best. And if we can all be there, even better. Ithought of creating an online pub, enjoyed with others in the same relaxed way as usual, but different, from the comfort of our own homes using some form of technology. Ididn't know what type I'm an ideas gal. Roping in techsavvyish children I tried acouple of options such as Google meets, Google classroom, and finally Google hangout a common site used by the children among friends. However my face frozen midsentence on the screen when doing atestrun did nothing to make me want to socially connect, with anybody. And by the time my Windows 8 computer, with its justfasterthandialup connection, froze completely, Iwas over it. So while the set up might have been successful wewill test is out this week Iwill have to borrow a much faster Chromebook from my children, to speak to my parents, who have better technology knowledge than me. Cheers! Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Wheels Week off Ashburton’s Wheels Week Plus has been cancelled because of the currentcoronavirus situation. Organisers meton Mondaynight to make the officialdecision. The annual wheels showcase was scheduled to run from May217 and usually openswith the popular Ashburton Vintage Car Club SwapMeet and finishes with the Wheels Week Street Parade.It includes anumber of wheelsrelated attractionsand displays for the whole family. ‘‘We would like to thank our sponsors and supporters and we willnow be workingonafull programme of events for 2021,’’ it saidonthe Wheels WeekFacebook page. The decision to cancel the Ashburton SwapMeet was made at an earlier date,and included the cancellation of the WinchesterSwap Meet. Chinese gardens Ashburton District Council has approved additionalfunding of $40,000 to complete building restoration work at the Ng King Brothers Chinese Market Garden Settlement on Allens Road. Thefunds are in addition to $25,000 recently received from aPoll Tax grant and are subject to that funding been matched with $65,000 from Heritage New Zealand. Ashburton council business support group manager Paul Brakesaid it was more cost efficient to do all the identified building work in one go, rather than drip feed funds and do bits of it overanumber of years.The totalcost of the projectwas estimated to be $130,000, and by securing the additional funding, it would cost council $40,000. Fire season The fire seasoninMid Canterbury has changed from restricted to open. This means that apermit is no longer required to light afire in open air in high country and coastal zones. Arestricted fire season will remainfor the Geraldine and Waimate Forest zones and permits will continue to be required for those areas. Sixtyfive per cent of New Zealand wildfires are causedby controlled burns, cooking and camping fires getting out of control. Go to www. checkitsalright.nztocheckthe fire seasoninyour location. THIS WEEK’SSPECIALS SPECIALS JAGERMEISTER JAMESON 1L DB DRAUGHT, OR MOUNT GAY incl.Limited JAMESON EXPORTGOLD, ECLIPSE Edition St Pats CASKMATES JAMESON 5% TUI EIPA HEINEKEN 1L Bottle 700ml 333ml Bots 4pk 330ml Bots 24s 330ml Bots 12s $ 47 99 $ 43 99 $ 13 99 $ 34 99 $ 24 99 STIL TEACHERS 1L 1L $ 33 99 $ 35 99 JIM BEAM 1.125L $ 43 99 $ 48 99 $ 14 99 GORDONS PINK & JACK DANIEL’S SODAORPIMMS & DOUBLE JACK CHIVAS 12YO GINGER ALE 4% &COLA 6.9% 700ml 250ml Cans 12pk 250ml Cans 10pk TUI BOURBON OR VODKA 7% 250ml Cans 12pk CODYSOR KGB 7% 250ml Cans 18pk $ 49 99 $ 23 99 $ 19 99 $ 20 99 $ 28 99 THE NED - SAUV,PGRIS, ROSE PEPPERJACK RANGE OR LINDAUER FICKLE MISTRESS CLASSIC Excl.COPnoir RANGE $ 18 99 $ 11 99 ASHBURTON MSA 266 Havelock Street,Ashburton Telephone 308 7149 www.ashburtonclub.co.nz HOURS Monday Tuesday-Saturday Sunday 10:00am -8:00pm 10:00am -9:30pm 10:00am -6:00pm SPECIALSAVAILABLE from March26 to April2 2269078
Howto self-isolate if you’re 70+ If you’re over 70 yearsofage, you shouldstay at home (self-isolate)asaprecaution. It’s agoodidea toorganise aplan of actionbyreaching outtofamily, friends and neighbours. Continueenjoying physical exercise –like gardening –and ensureyou have agood supply offood and medication.Asahelpinghand,the Governmenthas doubled the WinterEnergyPayment. Formore advice go to Covid19.govt.nz Howto support anyone 70+ It’s really important thatweall support people aged 70+inour communities during this challenging time. Hereare afew suggestions: 1. Stay at least 1metreaway. 2. Wave or nod instead of shaking hands. 3. Keep visits short(under 15 minutes). 4.Talk to neighboursover the fence. 5. Offer to pick up supplies and medicine. 6.Offer to help them connect in ways other than in person, likevideo chat. 7. Send videos or pictures of children rather than taking them to visit in person. Formoresuggestions go to Covid19.govt.nz
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