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NEWS 4 Ashburton Courier, August 6, 2020 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Meat the Need The Ashburton St VincentdePaul Society wishestoexpress on behalfofall ourclients who receivefoodparcels, theirmost grateful thanksfor the meat donatedbythe Meat the Need charity. The meat received adds such great value to thefood parcels delivered, enabling so many families to produce qualitymeals for their families. Manyofour clients havechildrenwho needprotein in theirdiet to helpthemtogrow and learn. Weare so thankful for all the meat donated by ourlocalfarmers to help those in our districtwho are struggling at this time. The wonderful support from our farming community isgratefully appreciated.Thank you all so much. Michael Hanham,Presidentofthe Ashburton ConferenceofStVincentdePaul Society Election coverage On July 30 an article was in yourpaperabout therotaryclub’scandidateseveningonAugust 26. Youchose to put aphoto of an election billboard within the article.The billboard was of Judith Collinsand Gerry Brownlee andit included thewords “partyvote National”.I believeyou have crossedthe line. Marilyn Gilchrist Thestorywas awrap of the many things political that had happened in aweek and the photo intended to illustrate National had no local candidateatthe timeoronits hoardings.We havenobias LindaClarke, editor. Where’dYou Go Bernadette Reviewed by Rowena Hart MariaSemple wrotethe book andhereitiswith Kate Blanchett playing Bernadette. Averydifferentrole forKate, and she nails it! Bernadette was an acclaimed and admired architect. But she totally goes to pieces when her awardwinning building is demolished by an arrogantTVStar. She removesherself from societyand despiteher supportive family becomes bitter and twisted and then an old colleague turns up and says ... ”youare atotal mess when youare not creating!” And offshe goes with her family in pursuit with AMAZING results. WowWow Wow. Ican’t tell you any more ...it is best if youjust go and see whathappens ...! Don’tmissit...it is awe inspiring. bookings ph 307 1230 www.regentcinema.co.nz 2300351 International Beer Month Catching up ... Chrissy Milne, MaxineChapman, Lynette Cameron, Pam Wiltshire,Blue Thomas, Helen Hands,Maxine Hooper, Ali Robinson and Wendy Tobin recall stories and memoriesfrom their days working at the FlashAsh. FlashAsh staff toast years of experience BlueThomas has clocked up 40 years workingatthe Hotel Ashburton, commonly known as the FlashAsh in the days of old. Andlastweek he was joined by at least eight former FlashAsh crew who got together in the Turf Bar for a long overdue catch up. It was aluncheon filled with storytelling, memories and laughter, along with the odd tipple or two as $20m boost gives council options A$20 milliongovernment contributiontoAshburton’s new libraryand civiccentrewill give the AshburtonDistrict Councilachance to progress otherprojects,including future development at the EA Networks Centre. Ashburton mayorNeilBrown said councilhad intended to borrow the full amount forthe new $51.6mcivic centre butwas now spending$20m less thatmoneycouldbeused to further stimulate the local economy by bringing forwardother projects in its longterm plan. Council is also still waiting to hear if its second bridge project will attract governmentfunds as a stimulusproject. ‘‘Wewere obviously borrowing the whole amount forthe civic building. THIS WEEK’SSPECIALS SPECIALS ESTRELLADAMM 330mlBots 12s &HAAGEN 330ml Bots 15s $ 21 99 ea BUDWEISER 330ml Bots 12pk OR BECKS 330ml Bots 12pk $ 20 99 ea HEINEKEN 330ml Bots 15s $ 29 99 ea they recalledother workmates, and theantics ofworkinginthe hospo industry with manylate nights. Organiser HelenHands worked at thehotelfor 34 years and was keen foragroup catch up, even if it was a lunch at her home. However the plan changed as more people were keen toattend. When The Courier arrived the groupwas at nine with more still This gives us choicesand we still want to stimulate the economy, but wisely.’’ Oneofthe projectsinthe longterm plan was to developplayingfieldsat the EA NetworksCentre; an extension to the stadium is also in the plan. Mr Brown said council was thrilled with the Governmentmoney and construction of the civic building wouldcreate up to 500 jobs. “Twenty milliondollars covers more than athird of the project costs whichisasignificant saving for our community. We commend the Government for investing in our regionand helpingtodeliver importantinfrastructure for our people.” Thelibrary is being designed as a ASAHI SUPER DRY &PERONIMASTRO AZZURRO 330ml Bots 12pk $ 23 99 ea KINGFISHER STRONG 500ml 3 FOR $ 10 CARLSBERG 330ml Bots 24s $ 39 99 ea SOI &TIGER CRYSTAL 330mlBots 12s $ 22 99 ea expected. Among those attending was realtorChrissy Milne who was hotel manager for 10 years andRiding for the Disabled stalwart MaxineHooper who worked at the hotel for around 25 years. Between the group therewas around 250 years of hospitality experience working throughout the restaurant, bars, kitchen,reception, housekeeping and bottle store. modernfacility, with spacefor a children’s discoverycentre, teen space, lounge andstudyareas, audio and video recordingstudio, androom forasmall performance area with tiered seating. Detailed designs areinthe process of being finalised, withtenders outin September.Construction at the Baring Square Eastsite expected to start aroundNovember. Mr Brown said if construction progressed to plan,the newbuilding would be readyfor use in September 2022. The buildingwillutilise environmentally sustainable elementsand–in what is believed to be afirstfor the country–will also incorporate aheritage building (Pioneer Hall) into the facility. STEINLAGER CLASSIC 330ml Bots 18s $ 30 99 ea LION RED,WAIKATO SPEIGHTS 330ml Bots 24s $ 23 99 ea DB DRAUGHT, EXPORTGOLD &EXTRA LOWCARB,TUEPA LOWCARB,TUI EIPA 330ml Bots 24s $ 34 99 ea EXPORT33 330mlBots 24s MALFY GN GIN RANGE 700ml SEAGERS & IVANOV 1L JAMESON 1L &CHVAS &CHIVAS 12YO 700ml JMBEAM& JIM CANADIAN CLUB 1L JACK DANIEL’S EL’S& COLA 330ml 4.8% 8pk OR SOUTHERN COMFORT 4.5% 375ml 10pk NEW CODYSZERO 7% 250ml Cans 12pk STONELEIGH WHITES, RED &LIGHTER &LGHTER RANGE 330ml Bots 24s $ 41 99 ea $ 51 99 ea $ 32 99 ea $ 49 99 ea $ 40 99 ea $ 18 99 ea $ 19 99 ea $ 12 99 ea ASHBURTON MSA 266 Havelock Street,Ashburton Telephone 308 7149 www.ashburtonclub.co.nz HOURS Monday Tuesday-Thursday Friday&Saturday Sunday 10:00am -6:00pm 10:00am -8:00pm 10:00am -9:00pm 10:00am -6:00pm SPECIALS AVAILABLE from August 6 to August 13 2300666
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz NEWS Ashburton Courier, August 6, 2020 Aircraft here for World War 2day AshburtonAirportwill be abuzz withWorldWar2 nostalgia on August 20 when anumber of aircraft from the era are expected to fly in. As well as the world’s only airworthyAvro Anson MK1 bomber andaRussian fighter Yak, Russell Brodie’s Tiger Moth from Rangitata Island will be dropping in, as well as a replicaSpitfire and possiblya Mustang. AshburtonAviationMuseum 5 president WarrenJanettsaid somemembers would be wearing appropriateperiod clothing andthe impressive museumwould be showcased. Asausage sizzle willrun at the morningonly event, which gets under wayfrom 9am. Mr Janett said there had been interest from people wanting flights in the Yak and Avro Ansons and their detailshad been passed to flight organisers. Trying out the new equipment are Ashburton District Council open spaces team members Laetitia Smart (left) and Bernize Butters. Exercise equipment in Newadultexercise equipment has been installed in the AshburtonDomain. Eight exercise stations, somewith dual purpose workouts, have been set up in the main playground area. They replaceold,outofdate equipmentthat is seldom usedand is also scattered far Citizens group meeting The Ashburton Citizens Association has resumed regular meetings after acovidenforced break. The group held its annual general meeting recently, electing Greer Ricketts to the chair, and is looking for more members. Cr Diane Rawlinson, who was involved with the group prior to being elected to council, said it was easier to attract new members when ratepayers had something to challenge council about. In her day it was over the heritage centre and the second bridge. ‘‘In times when council is annoying everyone is when a citizens group gets going and pulls together. Iamnot saying we are doing agood job but we Heritage grant for Mill House The owners of historicMillHouse at Ashford Village have received $30,000 from the HeritageEQUIPprogramme for strengthening work. The building hasundergone recent renovations, but requires further bracing work to reach structuralstrength requirements. Mill House was recognised withalocal blueheritage plaque, unveiled lastyear, which marks itssignificancetothe community. Mill House is owned by Richard and ElizabethAshford and has beeninthe family for50years. Mrs Ashford saidshe was appreciative of the heritage grant. It would go some way towards the completion of structuralstrengthening work on the 112yearold building. That work would ensurethe longevity of the building andwould preserve it for otherstoenjoy for the next100 years. and wide in the large green space. The new sturdyequipment has been bolteddown on to concrete pads and offers a range of exercise disciplines. Thereisamuscle buster that will testarm strength,spin bike, cross trainer and equipment for leg raises, sit are not getting resistance like in the years when we formed and fought some pretty big battles.’’ Cr Rawlinson stood for council in 2016 after her involvement with the citizens association and the Bridge Action Group. She was secretary and then chair for three years. The citizens group invited Ashburton Hospital manager Bernie Marra to speak at the AGM and she said the hospital was planning for an exciting future, involving telehealth specialist appointments and more rural medicine education. The citizens association’s aims are to identify issues of significance in the district and encourage public discussion. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORTGROUP ups and vertical bar presses. The equipmentcomes in at a cost of $76,200 andhas been set up in the playground to enableadultstoexercise while also watching children play. Some of theequipment is suitable foruse by older children. An established supportgroup in Ashburtonfor men and their families who areliving with adiagnosis and treatmentfor prostate cancer. Partners arealso welcome to attend CO-ORDINATOR: Doug Collie 027 510 0556 WHEN: Tuesday, 11th August at 3pm WHERE: Ashburton Mackenzie Centre,122 Kermode St,Ashburton Email: ashburton@prostate.org.nz Formoreinformation call 0800 477 678 Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ www.prostate.org.nz 2301620 Rangitata Island’s Russell Brodie and his Tiger Moth will be among those at the Ashburton airfield on August 20. Firearms owners invited to air concerns at gun march Mid Canterbury firearms owners are being invitedto march again on Saturday to highlight their concerns about the effect of newfirearms legislation. Spokesman BobMcDonald said the group would meet at the RSAat10am andwalk along EastStreet to Moore Street, before doubling backalong WestStreet to agrassy area opposite the AshburtonArt Galleryand HeritageCentre. Joining the gathering willbe Council of LicensedFirearms Owners spokespersonand now ACT candidatefor Rongotai NicoleMcKee. She said the ArmsLegislation Billpunished firearmsowners by changinglicencerules that hadworked perfectly well until afew years ago. ‘‘Thelicence rules worked, butitappears thatpolice didn’t apply them correctly to the Christchurch shooter. The new rules will only be as good as the people applyingthem.’’ Mr McDonald is asport pistol shooter and said lawabiding firearm owners were concerned about theimpact of someofthe gun laws imposed after Christchurch’smosque DOCKS BAR &SEAFOOD GRILL DOCKS areoffering a varietyoffresh fish and seafood dishes Aspecial lunch offer is available to the Gold Card holders on Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays 12 pm –2pm. (Menu depends on fresh daily catch). killings over ayear ago. He said the lawsrequired all firearmstoberegisteredbut there wasplenty of potential for mistakes to be madewhen recording long and complex serialnumbers of guns. That wouldmakethe tracking of firearmsuseless. He saidrecreational shooters were concernedgovernment was still forging ahead with registrationofindividual firearms. ‘‘It is such an arduous task and open to error. If you write down aserialnumberwrong, it will be irrelevant.’’ We look forward to seeing youatDOCKS! 90-92 Harrison Street,Allenton, Ashburton (oppositeAllentonShopping Mall). Tel03423 21 66 OPENING HOURS: Tuesday–Thursdayfrom5pmtill late (meal servicefrom5pmtill 9pm) Friday–Sunday from 12 pm till late (meal servicefrom12pmto2pmand from 5pmtill 9pm) Monday–closed. 2300532
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