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St Joseph Schoolpupils were at school<br />
yesterday with coloured hair, funky hair<br />
styles, hats and wigstoraise money and<br />
awareness for childcancer.<br />
Itwas national Wig Wednesday<br />
organised to support theChild Cancer<br />
Foundation.<br />
The pupils, teachers and school<br />
support staff wore wigsofall colours in<br />
styleslong and short, straight and curly.<br />
Some pupils alsocoloured<br />
their hair,smothered<br />
it in hair product<br />
or jazzeditup<br />
with glitter, bows, ribbons or headbands.<br />
St Joseph School deputy principal<br />
Claire Corbett said it was afun way to<br />
raise money, and awareness,for child<br />
cancer.<br />
Over the years the school had families<br />
whose children were diagnosed with<br />
cancer, including acurrent family whose<br />
child hasleukaemia. The school had<br />
supported the cause for the past few years.<br />
Wig Wednesday was organised by the<br />
school’s Young Vinnies group,made up of<br />
pupils fromYear 5toYear 8and, as it was<br />
pupilled, most of the 260 pupils took part<br />
in some way whether it was witha<br />
hair style or through<br />
donatingmoney.<br />
In New Zealand every weekthree<br />
families get devastating newstheirchild<br />
hascancer.<br />
The chemotherapy treatment means<br />
some of these kids will have to face the<br />
world with no hair.<br />
Wig Wednesday was set uptohelp<br />
those children as thousandsofordinary<br />
Kiwis, including those at St Joseph<br />
School, wear awig, shave their heads or<br />
style afunky hairdo to raise money.<br />
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First book<br />
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From left, St Joseph School's Miracle Milo, Henry Oldham,Claire Corbett,EmmaJayne Crawford and George McMillan supporting<br />
child cancer on Wig Wednesday.<br />
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Dr Chris Ryan has officially hung up<br />
his stethoscope andleft his<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> medical practice.<br />
Dr Ryan,65, is planning to ‘‘sit in<br />
thesun’’ at Lincoln in his retirement.<br />
He spentthe past 31 years as GP at<br />
Moore StreetMedicalCentre.<br />
He moved to <strong>Ashburton</strong>with his<br />
wife, Mairead andtwo young<br />
childreninthe late1980s after<br />
finding life in Wellington not to his<br />
liking.<br />
‘‘When you haveayoung family<br />
your priorities changealot. City life<br />
doesn’t have thesame attraction as it<br />
usedtohave and you’rethinking<br />
more of schools and space,and flat<br />
land to kick aball around,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s aprosperoustown,<br />
although it was going through avery<br />
hard time then, schooling was good,<br />
housing was very reasonable.<br />
‘‘Itseemedavery goodpackage and<br />
Ifound it wasbetterthan Iexpected.<br />
Ifound it very pleasant.’’<br />
There have been somehighs and<br />
lows with many changesinthe<br />
community in the past30years.<br />
‘‘WhenIcame it wasprobably the<br />
whitest place in the country butnow<br />
it’s very cosmopolitan and I’ve found<br />
that quite interesting and enjoyable<br />
really.’’<br />
‘‘It’s very much like Wellington<br />
with people mixing together more.I<br />
think that’s veryexcitingand<br />
stimulating.’’<br />
However recruiting younger GPs to<br />
thearea was anongoingissue as well<br />
as getting accesstospecialist medical<br />
care.<br />
It wasgetting harder to get patients<br />
in need access to see specialists, or in<br />
for surgery, especially those in real<br />
need, he said.<br />
While oncall commitments had<br />
Dr Chris Ryan<br />
eased there was still feweryoung<br />
doctors wantingtocommit to a<br />
community practice,with many not<br />
ready to set down roots.<br />
He said the loss of specialist<br />
medical care in thedistrict and the<br />
downgrading of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital<br />
was aconcern.<br />
‘‘We lost quite abit when we lost<br />
our specialists. You’re gettingletters<br />
back from bureaucracysaying<br />
(patients) don’t meet criteria ... and<br />
someofthem are pretty well crippled<br />
or in agony.There justisn’tthe<br />
attempt to getthem in.’’<br />
He said there was often no clear<br />
way to go forward with acase.<br />
‘‘Once upon atime you could senda<br />
letter to aseniorcolleague andit<br />
wouldbeconsidered and they had an<br />
obligation to reply to you. The public<br />
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health service haslargely shrugged<br />
its shouldersonthat really.<br />
‘‘The district healthboard is now<br />
blaming having to getthings done in<br />
the privatesector with specialists.<br />
‘‘Toalarge extent(those specialists<br />
have) felt disenfranchised with alack<br />
of medicalleadership and so they<br />
have decided you can’t do the job<br />
withoutussoyou’ll have to do it on<br />
our terms, with the patient being lost<br />
in the middle really.’’<br />
Dr Ryansaid it was importantMid<br />
Cantabrians kept awatch on what<br />
washappening with the Canterbury<br />
District HealthBoard.<br />
‘‘There has been lots of money<br />
overspent but not much of it in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. It’s very much akneejerk<br />
reaction in the city too, as Ifound<br />
from myone term on the hospital<br />
board, to cutoff theperiphery from<br />
the facilities. Ithink if peoplevalue<br />
whatthey are getting now they should<br />
watch it carefully.’’<br />
He believed there was alot of staff<br />
employed over the years but theyhad<br />
not been used efficiently.<br />
‘‘There have been alot of contracts<br />
signed in Christchurch but withnot<br />
with agreat deal of patient benefit.’’<br />
Thedebtincurred at the district<br />
health board was not all to do with<br />
earthquake recovery,hesaid.<br />
‘‘I’ve been very lucky to work in the<br />
timeIhave, and there has stillbeen a<br />
sense of doctor/patient relationship<br />
going ... I’ve had somemarvellous<br />
patients which has made mylife very<br />
satisfying.<br />
‘‘You hear nowmedical centres<br />
seeminglywant to stop patients from<br />
seeingthe doctor.’’<br />
There was lessdoctorcontinuity<br />
which resulted in aloss of personal<br />
service.<br />
‘‘I’ve often thought Iwas the last<br />
family grocer and the supermarkets<br />
are taking over,’’hesaid.<br />
CBD work plan changed to help retailers<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> retailers arepleased<br />
contractors revampingthe CBDhave<br />
alteredtheirwork scheduletomakeit<br />
easier for Christmas shoppers.<br />
Retailers were worried timing of<br />
thework on Tancred Street would<br />
affect trading andbusiness owners<br />
Chris Redmond,Richard Wilson and<br />
BobMcDonald met with <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council seniorstaff to find a<br />
compromise.<br />
The work on TancredStreetwas to<br />
have startedatCass Street and<br />
worked towardsEast Street.Now<br />
contractors have agreed to alter their<br />
scheduletostartatEastStreet early<br />
next monthand work towards Cass<br />
Street.<br />
That section ofTancred Street,at<br />
least to the pedestrian crossing, will<br />
be completebyDecember.<br />
Mr McDonald saiditwas agood<br />
outcome forretailers andshoppers.<br />
Customers would be able to enjoya<br />
new Tancred Street, with East Street<br />
and BurnettStreet largely untouched.<br />
Theshoppingprecinctwouldbea<br />
more welcoming place leadingupto<br />
Christmasand while thechanges<br />
would notsuiteveryone,they would<br />
benefit themajority, he said.<br />
‘‘While it makes more sense for<br />
them to work from theCassStreet<br />
end,weappreciate themchanging<br />
their scheduletoaccommodate CBD<br />
businesses.’’<br />
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Festiveforest to spreadcheer<br />
Aforest of Christmas trees will<br />
spring up in the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Trust Event Centre at the start<br />
of December.<br />
The artificial trees are part of<br />
asparkly plan by the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
County LionsClub to start the<br />
festiveseasonwith some<br />
community cheer and members<br />
are hoping people will join<br />
them.<br />
The club is encouraging<br />
schools, groups,businesses and<br />
individualstopay $<strong>10</strong> for a<br />
space to erect their own treeat<br />
the event centreand decorate<br />
it; the trees will be judged and<br />
Left: Mark your calendars for<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> County Lions<br />
Club’s festive forest event say<br />
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Kerr and Lynette Lovett.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
prizes awarded.<br />
Thefestive forest willthen be<br />
open to thepublic to enjoy.<br />
Club spokesperson Marie<br />
McAnulty said each tree had a<br />
space about 1.5m square and<br />
only artificialtrees were<br />
allowed.Decorationscould<br />
follow any theme within the<br />
Christmas vibe.<br />
Thetrees will be set up on the<br />
stage at the eventcentre. ‘‘We<br />
also hopetohavesome stalls<br />
with Christmas goods for sale in<br />
the foyer.’’ Entry to see the<br />
treesafterjudging will cost $2.<br />
There will be rafflesand food<br />
and drink for sale too.<br />
Thetrees will be at the event<br />
centre on December 3, 4and5.<br />
Setup will be on the morning of<br />
December 3, with judging<br />
between 12pmand 1pm;public<br />
viewing will follow.There are<br />
3<br />
plans for alaser light showon<br />
the eveningofDecember4.<br />
Marie said the project was<br />
notafundraising event though<br />
anyprofit would go to theclub’s<br />
charities in the community. The<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> men’s Lions Clubis<br />
alsohelping.<br />
She said the club wasgetting<br />
the word out aboutthe event<br />
early so peoplehad plentyof<br />
timetoenter andorganise<br />
decorations.Retailers for the<br />
stall space were also being<br />
sought.<br />
Marie said the club just<br />
wantedtogenerate some<br />
feelings of wellbeing as the<br />
district recoveredfrom<br />
lockdown and ongoingcovid<br />
pressures.<br />
She hopedschools andresthomeresidentswould<br />
be<br />
amongthose to visitthe display.<br />
specialists<br />
Farmers Corner and neighbourson<br />
Longbeach Roadairedcontrasting views at a<br />
hearing this week over aproposeddistrict<br />
plan change thatcould pavethe wayfor the<br />
tourist retail centre to expand.<br />
Onesaid it would be like building afood<br />
processingplantindowntown<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Independentplanning commissioner<br />
PatriciaHartehas adjournedthe hearingof<br />
an application by Farmers Cornerfor the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Counciltochangethe<br />
tourist spot’s landdesignationfromruralBto<br />
ruraltourism. MsHartewill send her<br />
recommendationtocouncil after weighing up<br />
all sides.<br />
Agreen light from her would allow<br />
Farmers Corner to thenseek consent to build<br />
accommodationand afunction hub on 21ha<br />
at Longbeach Road,alongside its existing<br />
retail complex.<br />
OwnerPeterHuang wants to provide more<br />
thanashopandgo facility and in the future<br />
would like to build silo accommodation and<br />
offerruralexperiencesthere and via other<br />
MidCanterbury tourismoperators.<br />
Neighbours objected to the plan change,<br />
citing lossofviews, trafficdanger,<br />
wastewaterand noise concerns.<br />
They say abiggercomplex would be out of<br />
kilter in the ruralBenvironment.<br />
DairyfarmerDavidGeddes wasagainst the<br />
planchange,saying the accommodation<br />
would be better in <strong>Ashburton</strong>town, where<br />
there were the roads andservicestodeal<br />
increased traffic and people.<br />
He saidallowingthe plan change would be<br />
like allowingafoodprocessing plant to be<br />
built in downtown Tancred Street.<br />
Farmers Cornerstarted life in town, butthe<br />
business grew and visiting tourist buses<br />
cloggedthe streets around Baring Square.It<br />
moved to Longbeach Road.<br />
Thelawyer for the company, Pru Steven,<br />
said the districtplan did not protect views<br />
but the applicants were willingtolimitthe<br />
height of buildings in the identified<br />
viewshafts of neighboursto5m.<br />
Ted Wood saidhecouldnot seehow the<br />
Farmers Corner plan change would<br />
contribute to the district’s economyas<br />
claimed. Taiwanese visitors arrived by bus<br />
and shopped on siteand most of whatthey<br />
bought was not locallymade.<br />
The most affected neighbours areSteve<br />
and KarenClements, who built theirhouse to<br />
takeinviewsofMtPeel and theSouthern<br />
Alps. They are also concernedabouttheir<br />
drinkingwaterbeingcontaminated by<br />
increasedwastewater from amore populated<br />
Farmers Corner.<br />
Any wastewater systemwouldneed consent<br />
from EnvironmentCanterbury.<br />
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Construction and upgrading work in<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Councilstaff have met<br />
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TheSalvation Army is<br />
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Thecommunity foodbank<br />
hasrecently shiftedfrom<br />
theFamilyStoreonCass<br />
Street and into themain<br />
SalvationArmycomplex<br />
further down theroad.<br />
Themoveallows the<br />
Family Store to expand,<br />
andbringsthe foodbank<br />
into ahub thatincludes<br />
socialserviceslike<br />
counsellingand budgeting,<br />
andalsothe driver<br />
mentoring programme.<br />
Thecommunity foodbank<br />
hasbeen renamed the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Community<br />
Ministries People’sPantry<br />
andinsteadofhanding out<br />
food parcels, anew<br />
approachwillsee clients<br />
givenshopping credits and<br />
thechance to choose the<br />
items they want.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Salvation<br />
Army manager Major Mike<br />
Allwrightsaid thenew hub<br />
operated through aholistic<br />
model thatsupported<br />
physical, emotional,<br />
spiritualand social<br />
wellbeing.<br />
It was easy to give outa<br />
food parcel, he said, butit<br />
took time to build<br />
relationships andtohelp<br />
people on anew path of<br />
improvedwellbeing.<br />
‘‘The SalvationArmy<br />
wants to make adifference<br />
andthis is along term<br />
approachthat we know can<br />
help.’’<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Salvation Army manager Major Mike Allwright and community ministries coordinator<br />
Judith Beaumont have helped set up the systems for the new holistic<br />
approach, but are now both heading for retirement.<br />
He said letting people<br />
choosetheir own food<br />
itemsempowered them<br />
and combined with advice<br />
and support on savvy<br />
shopping, basic menusand<br />
budgeting, wasproven to<br />
work.<br />
If people kept coming<br />
backitshowed they needed<br />
more than just food<br />
support.<br />
‘‘Visitingfor thefirst or<br />
second time shows people<br />
needsome help, but by the<br />
thirdvisit it is becoming<br />
clearthat somethingbigger<br />
is going on.<br />
‘‘By thefourth visit it is<br />
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now was the righttime for<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. People also<br />
neededtotaketheir own<br />
responsibility and to<br />
accept the need for help<br />
and change.<br />
The new People’s Pantry<br />
will be open Monday,<br />
Wednesday andFriday<br />
mornings only.<br />
The new onestopshop<br />
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Army.<br />
Mr Allwrighthas clocked<br />
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organisation, the last three<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, and finishes<br />
at theend of theyear.Mrs<br />
Beaumont, whofinishes up<br />
tomorrow after 15 years,<br />
hasbeensynonymouswith<br />
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Mr Allwrightsaidthe<br />
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Russell leaves community legacy<br />
Russell Anstiss.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> identity and<br />
community stalwart Russell<br />
Anstiss,afounding member<br />
of the stationery cooperative<br />
PaperPlusin<br />
1983, andits first chairman,<br />
passed away this week at<br />
home surrounded by<br />
family.<br />
He was awarded the<br />
Queen’s Service Medal in<br />
20<strong>10</strong> for his work in the<br />
community whichincluded<br />
along association with the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hearing<br />
Association. He was its<br />
president for many years<br />
and alife member.<br />
He was also instrumental<br />
in convincing the branchto<br />
partner with other<br />
community groups to build<br />
the Senior Centre, which<br />
opened in 2001.<br />
Mr Anstiss wasapast<br />
chairman of the Performing<br />
Arts Centre Trust and<br />
played akey role in the<br />
fundraising effort behind<br />
the building of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event<br />
Centre.<br />
He was also amemberof<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains Rotary<br />
and active member of the<br />
Savage Club for many years.<br />
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Thesorting effort hasbegun,<br />
andall going well, this year’s<br />
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Organisers, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Rotary Club, are preparing and<br />
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under the currentlevel2<br />
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areturn to level1by the<br />
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with sortingbooks andother<br />
items.<br />
Rotary memberswere<br />
steadily working their way<br />
through 1200 banana boxes of<br />
donated books.<br />
Mr Mead said the opening<br />
day and finalmorningof<br />
Bookaramawere usually the<br />
busiesttimes,and numbers<br />
wereoftenupwards of <strong>10</strong>0.<br />
‘‘Under thecurrent<br />
restrictions we willhaveto<br />
count andmanage numbers<br />
through thedoor.’’<br />
Mr Meadsaid thequalityof<br />
books andotherdonations<br />
seemed to improve every year.<br />
The event was theclub’s<br />
biggest fundraiser and<br />
something the community<br />
looked forwardto.<br />
Bookarama hadraised well<br />
over$1millionoverthe years<br />
andprofitswentbacktothe<br />
community, he said.<br />
Sortedbooks, CD’s, puzzles,<br />
records,magazinesand other<br />
itemswill be moved to the<br />
sports hall from<strong>September</strong>19.<br />
Boxes donationboxesare<br />
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HospiceMid Canterburyhas taken a<br />
big leapoffaith and bought the<br />
former Sealy Street MedicalCentre<br />
rooms.<br />
The medical centre movedtoanew<br />
building in the Eastfieldprecinct in<br />
July and Hospice Mid Canterbury<br />
Trust saw an opportunity to raise its<br />
profile andprovide aspecial, private<br />
placefor those needing its services.<br />
The trust has boughtthe former<br />
medical rooms on the cornerofSealy<br />
and HavelockStreets,subject to<br />
raisingthe required funds.Itwill<br />
apply for grants and rely on the work<br />
of its fabulousfundraising team to<br />
reach the target required.<br />
Trustee JaneWright said hospice<br />
wasfortunate the vendors had<br />
generously agreed to an extended<br />
settlement period to allow the funds<br />
to be raised. The trust would lease<br />
thebuilding in the interim andaims<br />
to move there in the next two months.<br />
“This is avery excitingstep for us.<br />
Owning the property will enable us to<br />
establish awelcoming, homely, fitforpurpose<br />
environment for our<br />
clients andvisitors, andtodevelop a<br />
wider range of supports and<br />
activities. It will enable us to involve<br />
thewider community in avariety of<br />
ways and will be awonderful<br />
communityowned asset.’’<br />
Hospice general managerDebbie<br />
Mackle said the 1920s bungalowwas<br />
ideal,asithad threeroad frontages,<br />
wheelchair access andoffstreet<br />
parking. It wasprivateand would<br />
provideplenty of office space, as well<br />
as rooms for exercise, therapy and<br />
Hospice Mid Canterbury general manager Debbie Mackle (left) and volunteer<br />
services manager Belinda Brand can’t wait to be in the new hospice<br />
headquarters, the former Sealy Street Medical Centre.<br />
counselling; its gardens were<br />
therapeutic too.<br />
She saiditwas also invitingasa<br />
dropin spot for people or families on<br />
their books.<br />
Somehospice services and<br />
programmesare on hold because of<br />
Alert Level 2restrictions, but hospice<br />
patients andtheir familiescan still<br />
access help.<br />
Debbie said thevilla’s warm,<br />
family feelingwas the ideal fitfor<br />
hospice,where people were dealing<br />
with lifelimitingand terminal<br />
illnesses.<br />
Thehospice trust has also recently<br />
welcomed AnneMarie Allenasa<br />
trustee.<br />
AnneMarie is an active member of<br />
the community, is aJustice of the<br />
Peace and farmswith her husband,<br />
Chris.<br />
Take atour, make aconnection<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Councilis<br />
partnering with Mid Canterbury<br />
NewcomersNetwork for Welcoming<br />
Week, acollaboration aimed at<br />
helping newcomers feel more at<br />
homeinMid Canterbury.<br />
Welcoming Weekwill featurea<br />
series of minitours of the district's<br />
culturalfacilitiesand runs from<br />
<strong>September</strong>1419.<br />
Theguided tours will include Base<br />
Youth Centre, <strong>Ashburton</strong>Public<br />
Library,<strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum,EA<br />
Networks Centre, Sport Canterbury,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Domainand Hakatere<br />
Marae.<br />
As part of the tours, locals will be<br />
Scouts’ bright sales pitch<br />
Tinwald ScoutGroup has<br />
beensellinghigh quality lily<br />
bulbsand lanternsat<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Farmers’ Market<br />
to raisefunds for new LED<br />
lights in the scoutden.<br />
Scouts andcubs have been<br />
manning the morningonly<br />
stall for the past coupleof<br />
weeks and the last of the<br />
bulbswill be sold this<br />
Saturday.<br />
Funds raised will be used<br />
to refit thedimlylit scout<br />
den with newLED lights and<br />
with other ongoing scout<br />
costs.<br />
Theexport qualitylily<br />
bulbscost $2.50 each and<br />
have been beengenerously<br />
donated by BakkerBulbs.<br />
The practical lanterns have<br />
also been donated and cost<br />
$5.<br />
Tinwald Scout Group<br />
chairman James Storey said<br />
the scouts had missed out on<br />
two opportunitiesto<br />
fundraise because of the<br />
cancellation of Wheels Week<br />
and had neededtolook at<br />
encouragedtomeetand welcome<br />
newcomers.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District MayorNeil<br />
Brown says the district hasbeen<br />
working hard to help newcomers feel<br />
moreacceptedand celebratedin<br />
theirnew community, and<br />
Welcoming Week will be another<br />
great opportunity to do so.<br />
‘‘Newcomers are important<br />
members of our community, often<br />
bringing new perspectivesand skills<br />
thatenrichusall.<br />
‘‘Wewant to make surethat those<br />
whoare new here get achance to see<br />
and experience therangeofcultural<br />
and sporting facilitiesthat are<br />
Selling bulbs and lanterns at Saturday’s market were Kinsey<br />
Storey, Lachlan Storey, Jack Tate and Lucy Tate.<br />
alternative options.<br />
The bulb sellinghad gone<br />
very well and lantern selling<br />
would continuefor awhile<br />
longer.<br />
Unfortunately two scout<br />
camps had alreadybeen<br />
cancelled this year because<br />
availablesothat theycan enjoythem,<br />
get involved and perhapsmake new<br />
connections too.’’<br />
Newcomers and locals areinvited<br />
to joininthe Welcoming Week<br />
activities at the official opening at<br />
<strong>10</strong>am on <strong>September</strong>14atBase Youth<br />
Centre on Burnett Street.<br />
Attendees will be welcomed with a<br />
powhiri and morning tea before<br />
beingtakenonatour of the CBD<br />
hostedbythe Mid Canterbury<br />
Newcomers Network.<br />
Peopleare encouragedtoregister<br />
for the freeevents whichcan be<br />
foundonthe council website<br />
(ashburtondc.govt.nz.).<br />
of covid and it was hoped that<br />
acamp here in November<br />
and another at Staveley in<br />
January wouldgoahead.<br />
The Tinwald Scout Group<br />
has 16 cubs and 14 scouts.<br />
To order lanterns contact<br />
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8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
BIRTHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS<br />
BRAMLEY: Lance and<br />
Hannah are pleased to<br />
announce the safe arrival of<br />
Charlotte Hannah Jane, 9lb<br />
1oz, on 1July <strong>2020</strong>. Alittle<br />
sisterfor Graceand Rose.<br />
Abig thank you tomidwives;<br />
Hannah Bowden, Tess<br />
Clark and Carine Reimink<br />
and all the wonderful staff<br />
at Christchurch Women’s<br />
Hospital and <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Maternity.<br />
DEATHS<br />
ANSTISS, William RUSSELL<br />
- QSM: Peacefully at home<br />
surrounded by family on<br />
Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 6th, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Loved husband and best<br />
friend of Olive. Dearly loved<br />
father and father-in-law of<br />
Suzanne and George Malouf<br />
(NSW), Tracey and StuartNeill<br />
(Culverden), and Philip and<br />
Tracy (Auckland). Adored<br />
Grandad of Caitlin, and Jonty;<br />
Erica and Tom, Sinead and<br />
Tom, Danielle and Logan;<br />
Hayley,and Daniel.<br />
Respected friend of Rebecca,<br />
and Sara Farr and their<br />
families. Loved brother and<br />
uncle of the late Graeme,<br />
Maureen, and Marilyn and<br />
their families.<br />
Messages to: The Anstiss<br />
family, c/- P.O Box 6035,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>7742.<br />
Funeral details to be advised.<br />
0800 2MEMORY<br />
027 637 1229<br />
FLEMING, Thelma Doreen<br />
(neé Thomas): Peacefully<br />
at McKenzie Healthcare,<br />
Geraldine on <strong>September</strong> 5,<br />
<strong>2020</strong> in her 86th year.<br />
Loved wife of the late<br />
Noel Fleming, and the late<br />
Lester Couper. Dearly loved<br />
mother and mother-in-law<br />
of Alwyn and James Friend<br />
(Temuka), Michele McMullen<br />
(deceased), and Andrew<br />
Couper (Oamaru). A loved<br />
grandmother of her <strong>10</strong><br />
grandchildren and <strong>10</strong> greatgrandchildren.<br />
Messages to: 454 Factory<br />
Road,RD26, Temuka7986.<br />
Aprivate cremation has been<br />
held.<br />
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027 637 1229<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<br />
COLLINS, Marjorie Joan:<br />
Bob and family would<br />
sincerely like to thank all<br />
those who sent messages<br />
and cards and attended the<br />
funeral of Marjorie, aloved<br />
wife, mother, grandmother<br />
and great-grandmother.<br />
Special thanks to the staff at<br />
MethvenHouse fortheir care<br />
of Marjorie during her stay. As<br />
manyaddresses areunknown<br />
please accept this as a<br />
personal acknowledgement.<br />
Supporting the<br />
community<br />
96 Tancred Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
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Phone 307 8317<br />
MCRE<br />
HEWSON, Patricia<br />
Georgenia Margaret (Pat):<br />
at home in Christchurch on<br />
<strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2020</strong>. Much<br />
loved mother and motherin-law<br />
ofIan and Kim Hamill,<br />
Jason and Teresa Hamill,<br />
Adrian Hewson, Edred<br />
Hewson, and Anthony and<br />
Sarah Hewson. Loved by<br />
all her grandchildren and<br />
extended family. Messages<br />
to: PO Box 57, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7740.<br />
Patwill by lying in rest at <strong>10</strong>5<br />
Princes St, <strong>Ashburton</strong> from<br />
Wednesday9am.<br />
Please feel free to visit and<br />
spend some time with Pat.<br />
If youhaveafavouritephoto<br />
of you and Pat please bring<br />
it along to add to the photo<br />
board.<br />
The funeral service will be<br />
held at <strong>10</strong>5 Princes Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> on Friday, 11<br />
<strong>September</strong> at 1.00pm<br />
followed byinterment atthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Cemetery.<br />
0800 2MEMORY<br />
027 637 1229<br />
McCABE, Margaret Teresa<br />
(nee Gaffaney). 17.11.1932<br />
- 3.9.<strong>2020</strong>. Passed away<br />
peacefully at Highfield<br />
Lifecare. Wife of the late<br />
Patrick Michael. Mother of<br />
the late Maryanne Wood.<br />
Mother in law ofEric. Nana<br />
of Nicola and James. Greatnana<br />
of Liam and Brooklyn. A<br />
servicefor Margaret washeld<br />
on Tuesday 8th <strong>September</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong> at Betts Funeral<br />
Services, 33 North Street,<br />
Timaru, at 11:00am. In lieu<br />
of flowers, donations to the<br />
Stroke Foundation would be<br />
appreciated.<br />
WELCH Shirley, on<br />
<strong>September</strong> 6, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Passed away peacefully, at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Dearly loved wife<br />
of John. Much loved mother<br />
and mother-in-law ofDavid<br />
and Karina (Nelson), Sue and<br />
the late Ant Newton, and<br />
the late Karen, and Warwick<br />
McCarthy. Loved Nana of<br />
Bevan, Robert, andKatie; and<br />
Brooke. Loved great-Nana<br />
of Izzy, Aston, and Xander.<br />
Messages to the Welch family,<br />
c/- POBox 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Shirley’s wish was for a<br />
privatecremation.<br />
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OAKLEY,BeverleyEleanor:<br />
23-12-1934 –11-09-2017<br />
Passed away three years ago.<br />
Loving memories of you<br />
todayand always.<br />
Foreverinour hearts,Always<br />
in our thoughts.<br />
Your loving family; husband<br />
Murray, sons Allan, Warren,<br />
David and Peter, their wives,<br />
partners and families.<br />
ROYSTON, Pauline Mary:<br />
Passed away 20 years ago on<br />
7<strong>September</strong> 2000.<br />
Always remembered and<br />
fondly loved by Francis,<br />
Michael,Amy,John,Christine,<br />
her eight grand-children and<br />
all her friends.<br />
Anna, Sonia and Sandi were all smiles as they prepared to board the<br />
plane under the control of pilot Robin Corbett.<br />
Magic day formums<br />
Nine women, all mothers of<br />
children withspecialneeds,<br />
enjoyed aday of experiencesand<br />
pampering organised by the<br />
members of theAltrusa Clubof<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Plans for theMagic Mums day,<br />
which hasbeen held on aregular<br />
basis by theAltrusa Clubover<br />
more than 20 years, were allin<br />
place for Marchbut covid<br />
lockdownrequired postponement<br />
until asafer time.<br />
Unfortunately thismeant that<br />
the original 12 mums who had<br />
been chosen were not all able to<br />
participate on theday butluckily<br />
didn’t miss out on the lavish gift<br />
baskets presented at the end of<br />
the day.<br />
Mums weretreated to flights<br />
overthe <strong>Ashburton</strong>district,<br />
pilotedbyRobin,the husband of<br />
one of theAltrusans.Phones were<br />
excitedly producedandcalls<br />
made to families to alertthem<br />
that their mumswould shortly be<br />
flying over their houses.<br />
After amorningspent<br />
participating in variousactivities<br />
and relaxing awayfrom their<br />
normal responsibilities,the<br />
mums were taken to Bellissimo<br />
foranafternoon of pampering<br />
beforebeingdriven around<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> by the local HotRod<br />
Clubwho enjoyed being able to<br />
show off their special vehicles to<br />
their admiring passengers.<br />
Dinner at theLake House<br />
included entertainment by Peter<br />
Livingstone,whichcaused much<br />
hilarity for themums andAltrusa<br />
members.<br />
Perhaps more importantly, not<br />
only did the mums go home with<br />
thememoriesofthe new<br />
experiences they had enjoyed<br />
they also had new connections<br />
andfriendshipsand the support<br />
of peoplewho know intimately<br />
what each other is facingintheir<br />
daytodaylives.<br />
TheAltrusa members love<br />
putting on thisMagic Mums day<br />
andeach year are overwhelmed<br />
by thegratitude shown by these<br />
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<strong>10</strong> <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Unspent funds questioned<br />
Charli McBride and daughter Millie, eight months, with National<br />
leader Judith Collins.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Council<br />
has agreed to carry over<br />
millions of unspent funds<br />
from the 2019/20 yearinto the<br />
<strong>2020</strong>/21 Annual Plan, but<br />
questionshave been raised<br />
about why so manyprojects<br />
requirecarry over budgets.<br />
Mayor Neil Brownasked<br />
whatsystems wereinplace to<br />
ensure there wasless carry<br />
overneeded in thefuture.<br />
Councillor Stuart Wilson<br />
suggested councilcould be<br />
moreflexible withits roading<br />
funds and insteaduse them to<br />
do other work in the current<br />
yearratherthan carry<br />
everythingover.<br />
Carryover relates to<br />
committed projects that are<br />
under contract or partway<br />
through, and alsorequired<br />
projectswhereno<br />
commitment exists,and there<br />
issome discretion allowed.<br />
Council chief executive<br />
HamishRiachsaid theyear<br />
had beendifficult for council<br />
and ‘‘notanormalyearfor<br />
getting stuff done’’.<br />
Council had operated at<br />
capacityand hadstruggled to<br />
deliver aquantityofwork. It<br />
had doneits best to get as far<br />
through the works<br />
programme as possible, but<br />
was ‘‘notpreparedtowaste<br />
money in order to just tick<br />
boxes’’.<br />
The yearahead was alsoset<br />
to be challenging and now<br />
included the Three Waters<br />
projects. Covid19 hadplayed<br />
its part in delaying some<br />
projects, including the CBD<br />
renewal project thatnow had<br />
asizeable carry overbudget,<br />
but therewere ahost of other<br />
complications.<br />
Council was overoptimistic<br />
withcapital projects,but<br />
budgets were set early and<br />
carry overs areality, he said.<br />
Mums, babies give<br />
feedback to Collins<br />
LINDA.CLARKE<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Methven woman Lydia Broadbelt<br />
saysbecoming anew mum last<br />
year was atough job.<br />
Daughter Sophie has just<br />
turned one but she criedalot in<br />
the early months because of<br />
undiagnosed reflux.Now that is<br />
under control, she andLydia are<br />
much happier.<br />
Ms Broadbelt was one of the<br />
half adozen Mid Canterbury<br />
mumswho met with National<br />
leader Judith Collinslastweek<br />
when the party announced its<br />
first <strong>10</strong>00 days policy aimed at<br />
helping parents and babies.<br />
Mrs Collinssaid partofthe<br />
policy was a$3000 payment to<br />
newmumsthat they could spend<br />
on servicesand support they<br />
might need in those criticalfirst<br />
<strong>10</strong>00daysofdevelopment.<br />
Ms Broadbelt, wholivesona<br />
farmwith partner AndrewHart,<br />
said she wouldhave used sucha<br />
payment to access aspecialist to<br />
help findthe cause of Sophie’s<br />
crying earlier.<br />
She saidthe friendship and<br />
adviceofother mothers at The<br />
Stork Network, where National’s<br />
policy was revealed on aflying<br />
visit to <strong>Ashburton</strong>, had also<br />
helpedher deal with post natal<br />
depression.<br />
‘‘WhenSophie wassix weeks<br />
old Istarted coming here.Itwas<br />
abreath of fresh air. (Founder)<br />
Zalie (Doyle) was incredible.’’<br />
Charli McBridewas another<br />
mum whochattedwith Mrs<br />
Collins.She said herthird child<br />
Millie, noweightmonths old, was<br />
bornprematurelyand the family<br />
would also haveput the $3000<br />
entitlement to gooduse.<br />
Smiling Millie became astar<br />
forthe cameras when she<br />
grabbed Mrs Collins’ finger and<br />
putininher mouth.The party<br />
leader,who spent aboutanhour<br />
at TheStork Network’s Allenton<br />
rooms, said shewell<br />
remembered teething.<br />
Parents at The Stork Network<br />
wereamong those to give<br />
feedback to National MP Louise<br />
Upstonayear agowhen shewas<br />
promotingamembers billto<br />
ensure birthing mothers<br />
received three days in hospital<br />
after the birth of their baby. That<br />
is also part of National’spolicy.<br />
Mrs Collinssaid the$3000<br />
entitlement would give mums<br />
anddadsthe ability to pay for<br />
servicesand supportthey might<br />
need in those critical first <strong>10</strong>00<br />
days of development. Those<br />
servicesmight include things<br />
like specialist breastfeeding<br />
advice,postnatal stays or<br />
sleepingclinicassistance.<br />
Thefirst <strong>10</strong>00dayspolicyisa<br />
sevenpart $226millionplan,<br />
callingfor greater and more<br />
targeted spendingtocreate<br />
better human and economic<br />
returns in the longrun.<br />
“Studieshaveshown that<br />
countries thatfailtoinvest in the<br />
wellbeing of women and children<br />
during this crucialtime will<br />
sufferworse economic results in<br />
thefuture.’’<br />
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NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
11<br />
Annie runs her race<br />
despite cancellation<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier<br />
MEAT<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> social worker and<br />
yoga instructor Annie Hunt<br />
trained hard for six months for<br />
the Great Naseby Water Race,<br />
but when the event was canned<br />
three weeks ago because of covid<br />
19, she decided thatshe still had<br />
to run it.<br />
Shetook to the start line alone<br />
on Friday at 8am and some 28<br />
hours 51 minutes later crossed<br />
the finish line to complete the <strong>10</strong>0<br />
mile (160km) ultra marathon<br />
distance.<br />
Anniecompleted the 80km<br />
Naseby race last year andwas<br />
determined to enjoy the<br />
splendour of the mountains and<br />
foresttracks again.<br />
Unlike last year’s race, her<br />
recovery this year has been<br />
nothingshort of miraculous and<br />
she was back was giving yoga<br />
classesin<strong>Ashburton</strong> on Monday.<br />
‘‘Ican’t explain howgood my<br />
body feels I’m just astounded by<br />
my recovery.<br />
‘‘Last year Iwas hobbling<br />
around like mostrunners after<br />
the race, but not this year.’’<br />
Anniesays she was not<br />
prepared to not run the gruelling<br />
Naseby challenge.<br />
Shehad put in countless hours<br />
of day and night running and had<br />
aloyal support crew who<br />
encouraged her.<br />
Great Naseby Water Race race<br />
organiser Jamie Sinclair had<br />
marked out the course forher<br />
and acouple of other runners and<br />
he had come to support and run<br />
part of theracewith her, which<br />
wasamazing.<br />
Shesaidthe endurance<br />
running community were special<br />
people, as was the Naseby<br />
community.<br />
Annie, who is 58 and a<br />
grandmother of seven, only<br />
discovered she could runfour<br />
years ago.<br />
Shehas completed anumber of<br />
half marathons, marathons and<br />
other races since.<br />
Shesaysthe key forher with<br />
running is ‘‘to get your mind to<br />
accept it’’ and to havethe courage<br />
to stepuptothe start line.<br />
‘‘I’m lazy by nature andI’m far<br />
frombeing asuperwoman.<br />
‘‘Idon’t like pain andIgo slow<br />
and soulful andthe speed just<br />
happens.’’<br />
Annie’straining took in both<br />
Annie Hunt does the hard yards<br />
in the Great Naseby Water Race<br />
and below, enjoys asnack break.<br />
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as well runs in the hills near<br />
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Training was often combined<br />
with actual races, as she built up<br />
her distance work.<br />
Threeweeks before theNaseby<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 miler, she sat downwithher<br />
support crew of Jenny Ashton,<br />
and Jane andTommo Thomson,<br />
and compiledapackage of her<br />
requirements for each 40km leg<br />
of the race.<br />
Thepackage included the<br />
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anewly charged watch,head<br />
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Annie completed circuits of the<br />
<strong>10</strong>km course and tackled tricky<br />
terrain that included snow and<br />
ice.<br />
Shewas hit by hail at one stage,<br />
but relentlessly kept going.<br />
Thenext race on herradar is a<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 25<br />
<strong>10</strong> Septembr <strong>2020</strong><br />
Message From ThePrincipal<br />
AkoInterviews<br />
Today weare hosting our second Ako interviews<br />
for the year. This involves interviews with the<br />
learner, their Akoteacher and their whānau.<br />
The focus isonbuilding relationships between<br />
the three, monitoring both academic and pastoral<br />
progress andsettingfuture career goals.<br />
Iwould like to thank all those whānau who made<br />
appointments to attend,asthese interviewshaveproventheir worthon<br />
previous occasions and today’smeetings shouldreinforcethe benefits.<br />
SubjectTeacher Interviews forSenior Students –Now Cancelled<br />
Please notethatthese have, regretfully,had to be cancelled due to<br />
remaining at COVIDLevel 2. Tuesday15<strong>September</strong> will be anormal<br />
school day.<br />
If you have concerns please contact your child’s Ako orsubject teacher<br />
in thefirst instance, by email is best as afirst contact.<br />
Winter SportsCodes –AorakiSportsAwards<br />
Ourwintersports codes have been busy with local competitions which<br />
are now drawing to aconclusion. Unlike previous years, there isno<br />
representativesportavailableinmost codes.<br />
With this in mind, the Aoraki Sports Awards, which are normally a<br />
highlight for our secondary school sporting codes, will not be taking<br />
placebecause athletes have not had the opportunitytocompeteatthe<br />
toplevel. This is areal shame forthose individuals and teams who have<br />
achieved highly this year.<br />
However, students who have gained New Zealand Honours will be<br />
recognised,and College has students in this category.<br />
Ateam Iwould like to acknowledge the feats ofisour Smallbore<br />
Rifle Shooting team. For the last two years they have been national<br />
champions and are highly placed to repeat their top ranking this year.<br />
We have been blessed to have shooters of the calibreofShania Harrison-<br />
Lee who is currently the top-ranked New Zealand female secondary<br />
school shooter. This isateam which has competed outstandingly well<br />
over anumber of years.<br />
Once again, I have got around many of our sports teams and I am always<br />
impressed with the demeanour and efforts of our competitors. Iwould<br />
like to thank all those parents and supporters who have been involved<br />
with our winter teams throughout this season. We can only offer the<br />
huge number of teams across multiple codes because of the level of<br />
communitysupportweenjoy.<br />
Iwould also like to acknowledge our Sports Director, Darion Gray,for her<br />
calm and efficientorganisation thatenables all our sports activities and,<br />
especially this year,for managing the multiple changes.<br />
College PropertyUpgrade<br />
In termsofour new build,the MinistryofEducation has acknowledged<br />
thatthis will occur in twostages. The first stage will be planning for1350<br />
students and the second stage forapeak roll of 1600.<br />
As part ofthe first stage build, key areas such as the Staffroom and the<br />
Library will be built to accommodate the maximum number. Once the<br />
positioning of the classroom blocks has been finalised we will sharethis<br />
with our community.<br />
Ross Preece<br />
Principal •Tumuaki<br />
Information<br />
Parent-Teacher-StudentInterviews for<br />
Year 11-13 Students: Tuesday15<strong>September</strong><br />
Pleasenote: this daywill onlyoperate if weare at COVID Level1.<br />
On Tuesday 15 <strong>September</strong> parent-teacher-student interviews are<br />
scheduled at theHotel <strong>Ashburton</strong>, from 2:30pm-8:00pm.<br />
This is an opportunity to meet with individual subject teachers and itis<br />
especially recommended that you catch upinany subjects which your<br />
child maybefinding moredifficult.<br />
College will closeat1:20pmon thisday (no Period5classes).<br />
CANCELLED -DUE TO COVID LEVEL 2<br />
Normal classtimetable forall students<br />
Transition Department–EventsUpdate<br />
TertiaryStudy Information<br />
We are atthe time ofyear where students going to tertiary study in 2021<br />
are gathering information, making decisions, and completing application<br />
processes,asfollows:<br />
Universityand PolytechHalls of Residence Applications<br />
Halls ofResidence applications are open online, and should have been<br />
completed by now to allowtimefor areferenceto be completed, as partof<br />
the application process.<br />
Course Planning for 2021<br />
University liaison staff are visiting College this term to help students plan<br />
theircourseofstudyfor 2021.<br />
The Remaining Date is:<br />
Otago University – 16<strong>September</strong><br />
Remaining<strong>2020</strong>UniversityOpenDays<br />
The current COVID conditions have resulted in amendments to Open Day<br />
information previously publicised.<br />
Please go to the websites forthe latest updates:<br />
•CanterburyUniversity<br />
www.canterbury.ac.nz<br />
•Auckland University<br />
www.auckland.ac.nz<br />
•MasseyUniversity<br />
www.massey.ac.nz<br />
•AUT University<br />
www.aut.ac.nz<br />
Information<br />
Please notethatall events aresubjecttoany COVID restrictions which<br />
mayberelevant atthe time.These implications areadvisedassoonas<br />
is possible.<br />
Studylink TertiaryEvening:<br />
Information on StudentLoans and Allowances<br />
Monday14<strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong>, 7:00pm College Staffroom<br />
This is an eveningfor Year 13 students and their parents/caregivers to hear<br />
information about student loans and allowances for tertiary study next<br />
year,accommodation costs and various deadlines.<br />
We are very fortunate to have staff from Studylink attend and be able to<br />
answer your questions first-hand.<br />
RSVP required:<br />
Information forms have been emailed,orare available from the<br />
TransitionOfficeorthe College Office.<br />
Please return aform so thatweknownumbers attending.<br />
These should have been returned by yesterday,<br />
Wednesday09<strong>September</strong>.<br />
Year 9AcademicScholarships<br />
Criteria and application forms arenow available from your child’s school.<br />
TheClosing Date forapplications is<br />
Friday06November <strong>2020</strong>, 3:30pm.<br />
Theacademicexaminations willbeheldat<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
on Monday16Novemberfrom9:00am–11:15am.<br />
Enquiriesand applicationstobemade to SheenaTyrrell,<br />
ManagementAdministrator,<br />
Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz<br />
Phone:308 4193, extension 812; 027 247 8003.<br />
Please notethattheseScholarships are<br />
Academic ExcellenceScholarships.<br />
Annual College Music Evening<br />
Setaside this nighttoenjoyour annual festival of music,which always<br />
showcases amazing student talent.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College Music Evening <strong>2020</strong><br />
Thursday24<strong>September</strong>,7:00pm,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College Auditorium,<br />
Tickets $8.00 –doorsales only (eftpos available)<br />
This year the House Fest component has had to be taken out of the<br />
programmebut,intrue House spirit,students who audition will gain House<br />
points. Naturally,aswith all events,this issubject to the COVID restrictions<br />
as they areonthatnight.<br />
Congratulations<br />
The Triple SCompetition is an annual New Zealand Secondary Schools’<br />
Shooting Championship. Itisapostal shoot competition and, atthe time<br />
of writing this newsletter, three of four rounds had been completed, with<br />
competition forthe topspotshotting up. Round 4had to be completed by<br />
last Sunday, 06 <strong>September</strong>.<br />
With some information provided by Shania Harrison-Lee<br />
MovementintoFirst Place<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College had wonderful Round Three results which put the<br />
Ateam into first place by2points, with atotal of 392.19 points, placing<br />
us just ahead of Palmerston North Girls' High School who we have been<br />
battling forthe topspotduring the prior tworounds.<br />
College Team 1 Members are – Shania Harrison-Lee (Master Grade<br />
Shooter), Emma Smith (A Grade Shooter), Charlotte McKenzie (B Grade<br />
Shooter), Jack Jones (C Grade Shooter), Jack McIntosh (C Grade Shooter).<br />
Oursecond team is alsoholding their owninthe middleofthe pack of the<br />
thirteen teams at place seven, which is awesome to see as it is filled with first<br />
and second-year shooters who arestill being shown the ropes of secondary<br />
school competitions.<br />
College Team 2Membersare –<br />
Bronston Cudmore, Bree Greer,Tane Moore,<br />
Sama Sooialo,Madi Tourle<br />
(all DGrade Shooters).<br />
Individual Entry-Claudia Cudmore<br />
(D Grade Shooter).<br />
Honourable Mentions<br />
Other honourable mentions are<br />
CharlotteMcKenzie (pictured right) who,<br />
afterRound Three, is sitting at the topofBGrade<br />
with a292.13, just 1.02 above the next person,<br />
Nathan Allison from Cambridge High School.<br />
Acknowledgement<br />
StudentLibrarians and LibraryVolunteers<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> College Library, Te Whare Pukapuka Matauranga, has a<br />
marvellous team of studentlibrariansand volunteers.<br />
Anne Williams, Teacher Librarian and eDean, said that every year<br />
approximately twenty five students volunteer to become student librarians<br />
at <strong>Ashburton</strong> College. The students apply for the positions and train for a<br />
term, before being assessed and<br />
earning their ‘Librarian’ badge.<br />
Their role involves working<br />
at intervals or lunchtimes to<br />
help the Librarians with tasks<br />
such as issuing and returning<br />
items, helping other students,<br />
answering library-based queries,<br />
shelving books and items and<br />
helping with displays.<br />
(Pictured right): HenryGoodes<br />
shelving books.<br />
Alongside this team our Library<br />
staff is also fortunate to be<br />
supportedbysixteen Year 13<br />
volunteers.Thesestudents give<br />
up oneoftheir study times each<br />
week to run the libraryfront desk.<br />
This is agreat experienceand<br />
away to give back to the College<br />
communitytheyhavebeen partof<br />
forfour years.<br />
OurStudentLibrarians and<br />
Volunteersareaninvaluablepart<br />
of the libraryteam.<br />
(Pictured left): StudentLibrarian<br />
Hannah Kuipers at the Issue<br />
Desk organising apile of books<br />
to return.<br />
(Pictured below, leftand right):<br />
LaurraineAperocho and<br />
Yvangeline Radan, Year 13<br />
Volunteers,shelving books on the<br />
Returns Trolley.<br />
Those involved in <strong>2020</strong> are:<br />
Student Librarians: Emily Annear, Ethan Annear, Irish Bernarte,<br />
Rachel Clement, Rebekah Clement, Miar Diab, Jessalene Eclipse, Ines<br />
Forster Lobato de Faria, Olivia Fox, Emily Greer, Hannah Kuipers, Hayley<br />
Luxton, Rona Malabuyoc, Iela Mangubat, Harrison McKee, Lara Shierlaw,<br />
ElianeVinculado,Shasha Watagedara, Paige Williams.<br />
Library Volunteers: Laurraine Aperocho, Anna Bennett, Irish Bernarte,<br />
Chloe Blake, Crystal Brown, Nadine Cabanatan,Joshua Cameron-Neighbour,<br />
Hayley Dickson, Klara Harrison, Lily Lyu, Rona Malabuyoc, Lottie Norton,<br />
Yvangeline Radan,Zoila Suyat, Winonalei Tupa, AmyZhen.<br />
TightCompetition within NewZealandTriple STargetShooting<strong>2020</strong> Competition<br />
Anything can happen with the final<br />
double card(20 shot card as opposed<br />
to a<strong>10</strong>shot cardinthe firstthree<br />
rounds) to be shot beforeSunday06<br />
<strong>September</strong>,asall grades areclose at<br />
the topand thereare three school<br />
teams all with achanceoftaking out<br />
the <strong>2020</strong> title.<br />
Shania Harrison-Lee (pictured right)<br />
is in atight tussle also,with only<br />
three points separating the topthree<br />
individual shooters –Stephanie<br />
McNair from Palmerston North Girls’<br />
High School and Abby Pierce from<br />
Cambridge High School.<br />
Madi Tourle (pictured left), who is aYear<br />
9student, is sitting second in her grade<br />
(D), with ascore of 288.13, only 1point<br />
behind the first placed shooter.<br />
As can be seen there are tight scores<br />
all over the Leaderboard, from team<br />
results to graded individuals, so the<br />
final results will be very interesting to<br />
see in just over aweek.
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 25<br />
<strong>10</strong> <strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Congratulations<br />
MidCanterburyCombined Boys’First XV Rugby-Four NewCaps following Home Game<br />
Final Home Game<br />
College’s final home game of the UC Competition season was played last<br />
Saturday, 05 <strong>September</strong>,onthe College grounds in superbweather.<br />
Coach Shane Enrightreportedthattherewas agood hakaand alarge crowd<br />
gathered along Belt Road to support the home team against the strong<br />
St Bede’s College side. StBede’s started strongly, scoring within afew<br />
minutes to lead 5-0, followedbyarepeattopush out to a<strong>10</strong>-0lead.<br />
Afterthis,Collegeentered the game and from agood scrum allowedroom<br />
to attack on the blindside with stand-out Captain Michael Hennings<br />
setting up Isi Ula for atry, with new half-back for the rest of the season,<br />
Charlie Brown, making the conversion to bring the scoreto7-15.<br />
Aspell of ‘ball-watching’cost the team however, allowing St Bede’s simple<br />
tries from kick-offs to push away in the last fifteen minutes of the first half.<br />
Also in the first half, the team lost hard-running and hard-hitting second<br />
five-eight Mark Gabriel to aknee injury. Shane said ‘this wasareal shame’<br />
as Mark had come into good form late in the season. George Penjueli also<br />
collected a‘good smack’onthe left eye, having toleave the field toget it<br />
attended to,but returning to finish off well.<br />
Some good rugby was played inthe second half and an outstanding try<br />
of the day, using the draw and pass, byMichael Hennings. Michael also<br />
just missed asecond tryafter abreakaway 40 metre run, but wascut down<br />
about 5metres out.<br />
Richie Fuluasou, who had returned from injuryonly acouple of weeks ago,<br />
collected ahuge hit and was knocked out, and given the Blue Card from<br />
referee, bringing his season to the end. Welook forward tohim coming<br />
back next season to work to be areal leader of the 2021 forwardpack.<br />
Year 11 Fononga Lisala, also returning from aknee injury, hit abrilliantgap<br />
from agreat pass and headed over the tryline.<br />
The team worked hard for the last eight minutes trying to score the Bonus<br />
Tryfor aBonus Pointwhich would have allowedthe team to draw level with<br />
Roncalli Collegeonthe points table.However,despitecrossing the line,the<br />
ball had been knocked on and the trywas notallowed.<br />
Three tries and nineteen points against aTop 4Team in the competition,<br />
contained much thatwas positive, despiteStBede’s scoreof62points.<br />
Theinjured players from this weekend have to nowjoin the team’s walking<br />
wounded list of SamRee,AlexRoderick,AlexBarnabyand BenMiddleton.<br />
Playerofthe DayAward<br />
This award was earned byIsi Ula, on Saturday.<br />
CollegeAthletics and Swimming Champions ReceiveCertificates<br />
As we all know, this has been the year of delays. College was fortunate to<br />
have been able to hold the Athletics Finals and Swimming Championships<br />
at their scheduled times on 27 Februaryand 11 March.<br />
Thesubsequentlockdown precluded the presentation of certificates, as has<br />
thelimited number of assemblies able to be held sincethen.<br />
However, at House Assemblies just over amonth ago Grade Champions<br />
were able to be presentedtheir awards.<br />
AthleticsChampions were –<br />
Last week of theseason<br />
The team now heads into the last week of the season this week, with two<br />
training runs Tuesday and Thursday, and then on the road early Friday<br />
morning to Blenheim to play Marlborough Boys’High School for the final<br />
game of this season.<br />
It is planned to fill the bench with some of the Under 16 players again<br />
for next weekend and many thanks were given to Millar Newlands,<br />
Devon Flannery and Pedro Collins for their great attitudes and for helping<br />
outthis past weekend.<br />
Appreciation<br />
Abig thank is also given toMOTUS Physiotherapy, Abi and Bridget, for<br />
their work over the season in keeping the boys on the paddock where<br />
possible,and also forgetting them back onto the field.<br />
Mid CanterburyCombinedSchools’Rugby -Four NewCaps<br />
Thecriteriafor gaining acap requires players to have playedatleasttwelve<br />
games in one season, or at least fifteen over twoseasons,for the UC 1st XV<br />
side.<br />
(Pictured above, left toright): Josh Dunlea (Maverick), Thomas Patterson<br />
(Charlie), Charlie Brown(Spongebob) from Mt HuttCollege and Toetu Touli<br />
(Ghost).<br />
Mid CanterburyConnections with UC Competition andStBede’sCollege<br />
It was interesting to note awrite-up by St Bede’s in which their Mid<br />
Canterbury rugby connections were outlined. This reads like a‘did-youknow’:<br />
St Bede’s has had four students who went onto become Bishop of the<br />
Christchurch Diocese,two of whom came from <strong>Ashburton</strong>tobeboarders at<br />
the College: Bishop Basil Meeking and Bishop John Cunneen.<br />
Swimming Champions were –<br />
St Bede’s rugby has also been the beneficiary through families such as the<br />
Hanhams, Connells, Hanrahans, McCloys, Gormans, McCraes, O’Sullivans,<br />
Richards,Kilworths and Catherwoods,toname but afew.<br />
Of the two schools it was, however, <strong>Ashburton</strong> College that first had<br />
astudent selected into the New Zealand Schools’ Rugby team, being<br />
Ken Rogers in 1979. St Bede’s had to wait foranother twoyears beforeittoo<br />
could claim the same honour, and that was due to aboy from <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Dean Kilworth was aboarder at St Bede’s when selected into the New<br />
Zealand Schools’team in 1981. Dean wasdescribed as astrong left-winger<br />
with adevastating side step, and capable of outstanding individual tries<br />
while also being agoalkicker. Dean went on to score28tries in twoseasons<br />
in the St Bede’s 1st XV.<br />
Dean’s younger brother, Scott, was also a notable athlete and midfielder<br />
who was selected into the New Zealand Under 17 team in 1982 and was a<br />
key partofthe champion StBede’s 1st XVs of thatera.<br />
Andyet athirdKilworthbrother,Jason, was to follow and playhis wayinto<br />
national age grade rugbyteamswhilst at St Bede’s.In1985 Jason wasone of<br />
three St Bede’s students who made the South Island Under 16 team to play<br />
the North Island Under 16 team in the annual fixture, and was then one of<br />
the two‘Bedeans’tobeselected inthe New Zealand Under 16 squad that<br />
year.The following year (1986) Jason alone made the New Zealand Under<br />
17 team thattoured Australia.<br />
St Bede’s said thatthey remain very proud of its MidCanterburyBedeans.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College’sHistoryinthe UC RugbyCompetition<br />
Founded in 1965, <strong>Ashburton</strong> College competed in the first Press Cup<br />
competition (as it wasthen known) playing through until 2001, when poor<br />
results and high costs forced their withdrawal from this competition. The<br />
team re-entered the competition in 2011.<br />
TopYear<br />
In 2013 theywon eightgames on course to ahistory-breaking season,<br />
including the South Island Co-ed school title and third place at the<br />
Co-edNational Championship.<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
Also notable isthat, in <strong>2020</strong>, the strong St Bede’s and Mid Canterbury<br />
connection has been maintained via the presenceofSt Bede’s Head Coach<br />
Dwayne Prendergast (ex-<strong>Ashburton</strong>), with his playing and coaching record<br />
there.<br />
Coming Events<br />
Alterations due toCOVID changes will be advised directly toeach group as<br />
relevant.<br />
<strong>September</strong><br />
11 CanterburySchools’Golf Matchplay, Christchurch<br />
Year 11 Outdoor Education hike,MtThomas,Oxford<br />
South Canterbury Winter Basketball Competition,<br />
SouthernTrustEventsCentre, Timaru<br />
Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch<br />
(Pictured above,back row,lefttoright): Matthew Pearce<br />
(Under 16 Boys’JointChampion), Regan Lilley (Under 14<br />
Boys), Matthew Hopkins (Under 16 Boys’JointChampion),<br />
Kyle Cabangun (Under 19 Boys’JointChampion),<br />
Flynn Mackenzie (Under 19 Boys’JointChampion).<br />
(Front row,lefttoright): Lusungu Mbambo (Under 16 Girls),<br />
Angel Spooner (Under 14 Girls), PoppyKilworth (Under 19<br />
Girls), LauraWinchester(Under 15 Girls).<br />
(Insertright): Chris Angus (Under 16 Boys).<br />
Term Dates<strong>2020</strong>–TermsTwo,Three and start of Term Four<br />
Term Three Monday20July -Friday25<strong>September</strong><br />
Term Four Monday12October -Thursday05November (Year 13)<br />
-Tuesday<strong>10</strong>November (Years11and 12)<br />
-Thursday03December (Year <strong>10</strong>)<br />
-Friday04December (Year 9)<br />
Term Dates2021 –Pleasenotethese areupdated.<br />
Term One Thursday04February(Years 9and 13)<br />
Friday 05 February (Years<strong>10</strong>and 12)<br />
Tuesday09February (Year 11 - Friday16April<br />
Term Two Monday03May - Friday09July<br />
Term Three Monday26July - Friday01October<br />
Term Four Monday18October - Thursday 28 October (Year 13)<br />
- Tuesday 02 November (Years 11/12)<br />
- Thursday 09 December (Year <strong>10</strong>)<br />
- Friday<strong>10</strong>December (Year 9)<br />
(Pictured above,back row,lefttoright):<br />
Hannah Joyce(Year 9Girls’Champion),<br />
IzaccCarr(Year 9Boys),<br />
Blake Farr (Year 12/13 Boys),<br />
Victoria Binnie<br />
(Year 12/13 Girls’JointChampion).<br />
(Front row,leftand right):<br />
Hannah King (Year <strong>10</strong> Girls),<br />
Caendal Harris(Year 11 Girls).<br />
(Inserts,right, toptobottom):<br />
PoppyKilworth<br />
(Year 12/13 Girls’JointChampion),<br />
Cody Robin (Year 11 Boys’Champion),<br />
Logan Scammell (Year <strong>10</strong> Boys).<br />
Information<br />
LipSync <strong>2020</strong>–Under Changed Format<br />
Previously scheduled for Tuesday 18August, the changing COVID<br />
requirements createdpostponement.<br />
However, Lip Sync will still go ahead but in video format.<br />
Entries closed at 6:00pmlast Sunday, 06 <strong>September</strong>,placed through House<br />
Executives,thus keeping the House points system flourishing.<br />
We will update regarding results oncethese come to hand.<br />
The ever-competitive Staff vs Student Executive challenge has, regretfully,<br />
had to be taken out of the programme this year.<br />
12 Rugby–UC Round 12 Marlborough Boys’College v<br />
MidCanterburyCombined (Marlborough)<br />
15 Thomson/Whelan Basketball Trophy, <strong>Ashburton</strong>orChristchurch<br />
16 AGS1TractorsDay2,Year12ACADGroup 1, <strong>Ashburton</strong>Showgrounds<br />
Y<strong>10</strong> Smart$ presentation, Auditorium<br />
Otago UniversityCourse Planning<br />
Year 9SMASHED presentation, Auditorium<br />
SuperNet semi-finals,Christchurch<br />
Girls’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch<br />
16-18 12 Outdoor Education Bike trip,West Coast<br />
17 Aoraki Girls’FootballvOpihi, Opihi<br />
18 Year 12 Sciencetrip, Antarctic Centre<br />
Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch<br />
South Canterbury Winter Basketball Competition, Southern Trust<br />
Events Centre, Timaru<br />
19 SISS Skiand SnowboardChampionships,Cardrona<br />
19-20 National Cross-Country, Taranaki<br />
20 Aoraki SecondarySchoolsMountainBike Competition,<br />
HerbertForest<br />
21 Level1Day tramp,Peel Forest<br />
21-25 TopArt Road Show<br />
22 11PED Hike,Peel Forest<br />
9Y Innovation class trip,<strong>Ashburton</strong>River Track<br />
ACAD1 Animal Handling Day2,Yr12 ACAD Group 1,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Showgrounds<br />
Thomson/Whelan Basketball Trophy, <strong>Ashburton</strong>orChristchurch<br />
23 ACAD2 Animal Handling Day2,Y12 ACAD Group 1,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Showgrounds<br />
SuperNet finals,Christchurch<br />
Girls’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch<br />
24 Music Evening,Auditorium, 7:00pm<br />
Some KeyForthcoming Dates<br />
November<br />
05 Year 13 Graduation Ceremony,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>TrustEvent Centre,7:00pm<br />
<strong>10</strong> Years 11 and 12 Prize-givings,EANetworksCentre, 7:00pm<br />
16-09 Dec NCEA Exams
14 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
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Fine spring days ahead<br />
Vegetables<br />
Take advantage of fine spring days<br />
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Frequent hoeing and loosening of<br />
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and warmth into the upper layers of<br />
the soil.<br />
Use spring cabbages soon, or they<br />
will run to seed. Cut the largest heads<br />
first. Once ahead has been cut, the<br />
plant should be removed and<br />
composted, or it will continue to<br />
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Sow lettuce regularly from now on,<br />
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Thin the seedlings so those left to<br />
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Rhubarb will be starting to sprout,<br />
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weather.<br />
Watch any early potatoes pushing<br />
through the surface in areas where<br />
frosts might still occur. Cover with<br />
pea straw or hoe up soil over them<br />
and, when they become strong,<br />
mound them up. Maincrop potatoes<br />
can be sown in districts that usually<br />
experience dry summers.<br />
Thin autumnsown onions and<br />
weed the bed when soil conditions<br />
allow.<br />
Flowers<br />
Plant pansies and violas. Regularly<br />
remove faded flowers and seed pods<br />
to prolong the flowering displays, a<br />
practice also invaluable with other<br />
annuals and perennials, such as<br />
dahlias, sweet peas, asters, roses and<br />
calendulas.<br />
Dahlias left in the soil during<br />
winter can be lifted and divided for<br />
replanting. Lift clumps of tubers with<br />
afork and, with asharp knife, remove<br />
individual tubers, ensuring each has<br />
2289205<br />
Sow lettuceregularly from now on, afew at atime, to ensure aregularsupply.<br />
alarge piece of stem with asturdy<br />
growth bud attached. Before<br />
replanting, add plenty of compost or<br />
wellrotted stable manure. Add lime,<br />
at the rate of <strong>10</strong>0g per sq m, and<br />
replant tubers with the bud about<br />
5cm below the surface.<br />
Plants suitable for damp spots in<br />
the garden include astilbe, globe<br />
flower (Trollius), Himalayan blue<br />
poppy (Meconopsis), perennial<br />
phlox, primulas, japonica, leopard’s<br />
bane (Doronicum), Anemone<br />
japonica, lily of the valley, Solomon’s<br />
seal, hellebores and penstemons.<br />
Roses should have been pruned by<br />
now. If not, this should be done as<br />
soon as possible or flowering will be<br />
late and blooms disappointing.<br />
When bulbs grown in pots for<br />
indoor or patio displays have<br />
finished their flowering, plant them<br />
in acorner of the garden to<br />
recuperate.<br />
It will probably take ayear or two<br />
before they will flower properly<br />
again.<br />
Fruit<br />
The season for planting tomatoes<br />
under glass is almost here. Unless<br />
you have aheated glasshouse or a<br />
sunny conservatory that stays warm<br />
overnight, do not be in ahurry to put<br />
in tomatoes. They are asubtropical<br />
plant from lowland South America,<br />
cultivated for at least 1500 years.<br />
Modern tomatoes come in two<br />
types: bush (determinate) and<br />
indeterminate. Determinate<br />
varieties are bred to grow to a<br />
compact height, usually about 1.5m.<br />
They stop growing when fruit sets on<br />
the terminal or top bud, ripen all<br />
their crop at or near the same time,<br />
then die.<br />
Indeterminate tomatoes are vines<br />
that continue growing throughout the<br />
season and include many of the<br />
smallfruited varieties.<br />
If buying plants, look for sturdy<br />
specimens about as tall as they are<br />
broad and with mid to darkgreen<br />
leaves.<br />
If tomatoes are grown in the<br />
ground, fresh soil or tomato mix is<br />
needed every year, so growing them<br />
in pots or heavy black plastic bags is<br />
more economical. Set plants about<br />
1m apart and water sparingly until<br />
they are wellestablished.
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HOME &GARDEN<br />
Bee ahero during bee aware month<br />
New Zealand’s beekeepers are<br />
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Bee Aware Month is an<br />
annual educational campaign<br />
organised by Apiculture New<br />
Zealand and supported by bee<br />
lovers across New Zealand.<br />
Apiculture New Zealand chief<br />
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said there are two key goals of<br />
the campaign.<br />
“We want to lift awareness of<br />
the critical importance of bees<br />
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Ms Kos says greenfingered<br />
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“Mowing your lawns less<br />
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Ms Kos also encouraged Kiwis to support everyday<br />
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“Since the advent of varroa, beekeepers’ have<br />
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“Spray only in the early morning and evening when<br />
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bloom and always read instructions carefully before<br />
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The matai treestumps were discovered by<br />
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Frances expands helping role<br />
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@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Mayfield dairy farmer Frances<br />
Beeston has beenappointed<br />
thenew Rural SupportTrust<br />
(RST)Mid Canterbury coordinator.<br />
The RSTuses local, rural<br />
people familiarwith issuesto<br />
help othersinall kinds of<br />
situations get through their<br />
current challenges.<br />
She has beensettlinginto<br />
therole, which has been<br />
revamped sincethe<br />
resignation of formerRST Mid<br />
CanterburymanagerJudy<br />
Skevington.<br />
Ms Beeston,who is RST Mid<br />
CanterburyMycoplasmabovis<br />
(Mbovis) response coordinator,<br />
will take over<br />
manning the trust’s free phone<br />
alongwith fellowMbovis<br />
responseteam members<br />
Wendy Hewitt, Marie<br />
McAnulty and Sophie Shearer.<br />
They willworkonaroster<br />
system,whichwill ensure the<br />
position is sustainable and<br />
available for thedistrict’s<br />
ruralcommunity into the<br />
future. The 0800 telephone<br />
number(0800 787254)is<br />
manned 24/7.<br />
Everyone has things going on<br />
in their livessohavingateam<br />
on board to man thephones as<br />
neededisvitaltoits success<br />
and the health of those<br />
manning it, Ms Beeston said.<br />
The team has already been<br />
trained as Ministry for Primary<br />
Industries (MPI) facilitators<br />
through their Mbovisrole, Ms<br />
Beeston said.<br />
Next year MPI was looking at<br />
Mbovis in the district being<br />
more managed rather than in<br />
needofresponse.While there<br />
hadbeenafew hits in bulk<br />
milk testing, most of thetesting<br />
Rural Support Trust (RST) Mid Canterbury coordinator Frances Beeston.<br />
was picking up cases in the<br />
North Island.<br />
“It’s quietened down heaps,<br />
which is really good,”she said.<br />
Ms Beeston grew up with<br />
dairy farming; her parents are<br />
Annette and Bryan Beeston.<br />
Even they admit farming<br />
today had changed since they<br />
were involvedwith more<br />
compliance needed, more<br />
recording and more<br />
paperwork, Ms Beeston said.<br />
Her farm, CamelotDairy<br />
Farm,spans 260 hectares on<br />
Anama StationRoad.<br />
It supplies Fonterra Milk<br />
Company, milking 750 cows, a<br />
mixof Blumoon Holsteins and<br />
BrownSwiss through a60bail<br />
rotary.<br />
And runsasplit calving,<br />
which happenstwice ayear.<br />
“I have an awesome farm<br />
manager (Erin McLaren),”Ms<br />
Beeston said, whoalong witha<br />
team of five workthe farm.<br />
Thefarm team gave Ms<br />
Beeston confidence to carry<br />
out offfarmdutiesinher roles<br />
for RST and MPI, as well as<br />
caring for sonDeclan, now one<br />
year old.<br />
Ms Beeston said thenewly<br />
formed RSTteam will take<br />
over the rolealreadyfully<br />
trained and ableto“carry on<br />
the good work done by Judy<br />
duringthe past threeyears”,<br />
she said.<br />
They are also lookingtouse<br />
ruralprofessionals to identify<br />
issues and areas of need and<br />
are planningGoodYarn<br />
workshops and events to<br />
benefit rural communitiesin<br />
specific need.<br />
It would give RST extra eyes<br />
andearsonthe ground.<br />
RST Mid Canterbury are<br />
booked to attend the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> A& PShow on<br />
October 30 and 31. They will be<br />
in the safetyvillage marquee<br />
running competitions as well<br />
as be available for achat.<br />
International motivational<br />
speaker Tony Christiansen,<br />
wholost his legs aged nine in a<br />
horrific train accident,will<br />
speakatthe Hinds Hall on<br />
November 16 andthere are<br />
alsoplans for aGoodYarn<br />
trainingworkshop before the<br />
endof theyear and acomedy<br />
eveninginthe rural areas.<br />
Canty farmers seek water word with Parker<br />
MidCanterbury’sDavid Clark<br />
is amongCanterbury<br />
Federated Farmerspresidents<br />
whosaynew National<br />
EnvironmentStandard(NES)<br />
forFreshwaterrules could<br />
derail progress already made<br />
on improvingwater qualityin<br />
thedistrict.<br />
It’sanissue they aretaking<br />
directly to environment<br />
ministerDavid Parker.<br />
FederatedFarmersNorth<br />
Canterbury president Cam<br />
Henderson, speaking on behalf<br />
of Mr Clark,Jason Grant (South<br />
Canterbury) and JaredRoss<br />
(North Otago),saidthe rules<br />
came in overrules<br />
Environment Canterbury<br />
already have in place.<br />
Theyinclude limits on land<br />
use intensification,set controls<br />
on intensive winter grazing,<br />
and limitsthe useofsynthetic<br />
nitrogen fertiliser.<br />
Federated Farmershas been<br />
consistently raising issues with<br />
theworkability of the<br />
regulations.<br />
Theorganisation’sSouthland<br />
province went as far as calling<br />
foraboycottonconsents<br />
relatedtowinter grazing.<br />
‘‘Weagree thatanumberof<br />
thenew rules arenot workable.<br />
Butmore than that, in<br />
Canterburythe NES is simply<br />
notneeded. Not because we<br />
don’t haveintensive farming<br />
butbecause our current<br />
regionalplan already deals<br />
with improvingwater quality in<br />
amuch more targeted and<br />
effective way.’’<br />
TheCanterbury Federated<br />
Farmers presidents planto<br />
write to MrParker.<br />
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DairyNZ’s board consists of five<br />
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The overall value of exportstothe<br />
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Bar raised for college award<br />
Under new criteriaYear<br />
11 andYear12students at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Collegewill<br />
need to reach the required<br />
levelinfive outofsix<br />
subjectsinorderto<br />
receive an Application<br />
andEffortAward from the<br />
school.<br />
Thecriteria comesinto<br />
affect this year andisseen<br />
as away of raising the bar<br />
and also alogistical stepto<br />
shorten prizegiving<br />
ceremonies,says college<br />
principal Ross Preece.<br />
Mr Preecesaid<br />
previously students<br />
neededtoachieve in three<br />
outofsix subjects to<br />
receive theaward.<br />
The thinking now was<br />
that wastoo easyto<br />
achieve.<br />
Under the old criteria<br />
somestudentshad<br />
received anApplication<br />
andEffortAward,but had<br />
gone on to fail NCEA Level<br />
1, said Mr Preece.<br />
Another changeatthe<br />
schoolisanew combined<br />
prize givingceremony for<br />
Year 11 and Year 12<br />
pupils.<br />
‘‘Previouslyeach<br />
separate ceremonywent<br />
on for90minutes andnow<br />
we are aiming to combine<br />
both into atwo hour<br />
event,’’saidMrPreece.<br />
He saidthe new criteria<br />
would seefewer students<br />
recognisedatthe<br />
ceremony.<br />
Theschool estimateda<br />
reduction of around 15 per<br />
centcompared withlast<br />
year.<br />
Thechanges had been<br />
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wouldstill acknowledge<br />
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Thecombined awards<br />
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Thereare maximum<br />
numbersallowedof900.<br />
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Lake Hood resident Pauline<br />
Roberts has penned her first<br />
published book. It’s atributeto<br />
her late son andaguide to help<br />
others find joy in their life aftera<br />
loss.<br />
Called Whole Hearted Grief,<br />
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practices to come outthe other<br />
side.<br />
Theauthor, who has a<br />
background as agrief and loss<br />
counsellor, is now acoach and<br />
mentor, and has always enjoyed<br />
writing.<br />
‘‘Writing andpaintingare my<br />
happy places.<br />
‘‘I write poetry,fiction and<br />
keep journalsand I’ve always<br />
wanted to have abook<br />
published.’’<br />
Shewas encouraged on the<br />
book journey by fellow <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Writers Groupmember Stacey<br />
Broadbent andthe inspiration for<br />
her book is herson’s tragic death<br />
three years ago.<br />
Thebook was written full time<br />
in just threemonths and hasbeen<br />
aform of therapy for Pauline.<br />
Thewhite heron on thefront<br />
cover is from one of her own<br />
paintings and asymbol she<br />
believes bringsher closer to the<br />
spirit world.<br />
‘‘Thereisnoroad map to grief,<br />
but grief will walk beside you<br />
while you follow yourself home,<br />
in your own time and in your own<br />
way,’’ saidPauline.<br />
Herlateson Adam was<br />
diagnosed with Huntington’s<br />
disease at aged 14, but had been<br />
full of the joys of life andliving<br />
happily in Christchurch when he<br />
died in ahorrific burn accident in<br />
2017.<br />
He was just 29 and his death<br />
left abig void in Pauline’s life,<br />
andinthe lives of otherswho<br />
knew him.<br />
‘‘Everyone suffers grief in their<br />
life andgetting through it canbe<br />
very tough.<br />
‘‘I didn’t want to just tell<br />
another tragic story. My aim with<br />
thebook is to share my<br />
experiences and emotions in a<br />
way that reminds peoplethat<br />
there is joy still to come in life<br />
after loss.’’<br />
Feedback from those who have<br />
read thebook has been very<br />
positive andthe first print run<br />
has sold out.<br />
Pauline said hermother and<br />
sister had both lost sons, one had<br />
been 18 and theother 24.<br />
‘‘Mum told told me that if she<br />
had the read the book 40 years<br />
agoitwouldhavehelped her deal<br />
betterwiththe lossofher son.’’<br />
Grief was unstoppable and<br />
moving through it took time and<br />
effort.<br />
Heradvice to others is take one<br />
small step at atime ‘‘in the<br />
direction of reclaiming joy’’.<br />
Wholehearted Grief by Pauline<br />
Roberts is available throughthe<br />
author’sFacebook page.
SPORT<br />
18 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Mid Canterbury striker Millar McLauchlan (centre) scored twice in the 32 defeat.<br />
PHOTO: DOUG BOVETT.<br />
Millar scorestwoin defeat<br />
MidCanterbury United’s<br />
seniorteam lost aclose game<br />
32 against WaimakUtd at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Domainon<br />
Saturday.<br />
The home team scored first<br />
after <strong>10</strong> minutesfollowing a<br />
nice through pass and cool<br />
finishfrom young attacker<br />
Millar McLauchlan.<br />
An equaliser followed a<br />
few minutes later, before<br />
McLauchlan bagged his<br />
secondwith abrave header,<br />
nippinginjustahead of the<br />
advancinggoalkeeper.<br />
Waimak were thestronger<br />
side in thesecondhalf and<br />
scoredtwo goals to take all<br />
three points.<br />
Mid Canterbury United<br />
will playStAlbans Shirley<br />
FC at St Albans Park on<br />
Saturday.<br />
Netballers retain shield<br />
Mid Canterbury Netball’s<br />
senior rep team retained the<br />
Hanan Shield at the weekend<br />
after winsover South<br />
Canterbury and NorthOtago<br />
at the EA NetworksCentre in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Alice Eddington was in<br />
devastating form against<br />
South Canterbury in the first<br />
game, shooting 59 from 60<br />
attempts in Mid Canterbury’s<br />
7342 win.<br />
SouthCanterbury then beat<br />
North Otago 62.45, settingup<br />
what the hosts likely thought<br />
would be an easy win over<br />
North Otago.<br />
But theywere mistaken and<br />
at one stage in the second<br />
quarter trailed by 12 goals. It<br />
wasn’t until the final quarter<br />
Mid Canterbury found its<br />
earlierrhythm and finished<br />
with a5952 win, retaining the<br />
shield they won last year.<br />
Covid restrictionsmeant no<br />
spectators wereallowed at<br />
the games, which were<br />
livestreamed.<br />
SPORTS DRAWS<br />
RUGBY<br />
The draw for <strong>September</strong> 12:<br />
Buller v Agstaff Mid Canterbury,<br />
Away, KFaalogo.<br />
1st XV UC Championship, NZ King<br />
Salmon MBC v MC Combined, Marlborough<br />
Boys College, 12pm.<br />
Under 18 Combined final: Prebbleton<br />
vMCRU Alps, Prebbleton, 1pm.<br />
Under 14 MCRUfinal(Wednesday 9th<br />
<strong>September</strong>): MCRU Plains v MCRU<br />
ALPS, Celtic 3, 5:45pm J Robinson, S<br />
Bennett, AMcGirr.<br />
Under 16 Finals MCRU (Wednesday<br />
9th <strong>September</strong>): MCRU PLAINS vMCRU<br />
ALPS, Celtic 1, 7:30pm H Grant, J<br />
O’Connor, NForbes.<br />
Under 13 (Friday 11th <strong>September</strong>):<br />
Allenton Smallbones v Celtic, Celtic1,<br />
6:00pm.Methven vCollegiate Ross Leadley<br />
Building, Methven, 6:30pm. Bye<br />
Southern/Tinwald Howden Ag.<br />
Under 11.5: Celtic Green vMethven<br />
Black, Celtic1A, 1:15pm. Celtic White v<br />
Methven White, Celtic1B, 1:15pm. Collegiate<br />
Cates Grain & Seed v Rakaia,<br />
Collegiate1A, 1pm. Hampstead vSouthern<br />
Coleman Ag, Hampstead1A,<br />
12:30pm.<br />
Under <strong>10</strong>: Allenton Trembath Construction<br />
v Methven Black, Allenton2,<br />
1:00pm. Celtic Green v Methven Red,<br />
Celtic1A, 12:00pm. Celtic White vMethven<br />
White, Celtic1B, 12:00pm. Hampstead<br />
vSouthern Four SeasonsTreecare,<br />
Hampstead1B, 12:30pm. Tinwald Ace<br />
Automotive vRakaia, Tinwald3, 1:15pm.<br />
Under 9: Celtic vMethven, Celtic2A,<br />
1:15pm. Collegiate/Hampstead Regent<br />
Cinema v Southern Hayden McKenzie<br />
Contracting, Collegiate2, 12pm. Tinwald<br />
Moore Mechanical v Rakaia, Tinwald4,<br />
1:15pm. Allenton Engineering Solutions v<br />
Southern Busch Joinery Under 8, Allenton3,<br />
12pm.<br />
Under 8: Allenton Alpine View v<br />
Tinwald Gluyas Nissan, Allenton3, 1pm.<br />
Celtic Green v Methven, Celtic3A,<br />
1:15pm. Celtic White v Methven/Mt<br />
Somers, Celtic3B, 1:15pm. Collegiate/<br />
Hampstead v Rakaia, Collegiate1A,<br />
12:00pm.Southern BuschJoinery vAllenton<br />
Engineering Solutions Under 9, Allenton3,<br />
12:00pm.<br />
Under 7: Allenton Gold Young Electrical<br />
vSouthern White Riverlea Ag, Allenton2,<br />
12:00pm. Allenton Auto Maroon v<br />
Southern Blue James Doyle Contracting,<br />
Allenton1A, 12:00pm.Celtic vMethven/Mt<br />
Somers, Celtic2A, 12:00pm. Tinwald<br />
Black NZ Livestock’s v Rakaia, Tinwald1A,1:00pm.<br />
Tinwald Orange Skip 2it<br />
Flooring v Collegiate <strong>Ashburton</strong> Crane<br />
Hire, Tinwald1B, 1:00pm. Bye Methven.<br />
Under 6: Allenton Gold <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Plumbing Services vRakaia, Allenton1A,<br />
1:00pm. Allenton Maroon Sparrow Family<br />
vSouthern White Agspread, Allenton1B,<br />
12:00pm. Celtic Green v Hampstead,<br />
Celtic3A, 12:00pm. Celtic White vMethven<br />
Black, Celtic3B, 12:00pm. Collegiate<br />
CranfieldGlass vSouthernRed Harcourts<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, Collegiate3, 12:00pm. Tinwald<br />
Alluvial Black v Mt Somers, Tinwald3,<br />
12:00pm. Tinwald Cranfield Glass<br />
Blue v Southern Blue Matt Wakelin<br />
Contracting, Tinwald1A, 12:00pm. Tinwald<br />
Canvas Orange vMethven White,<br />
Tinwald1B, 12:00pm<br />
HOCKEY<br />
Mid Canterbury Hockey Association<br />
draw <strong>September</strong> 11to 16<br />
Mid Canterbury Hockey NBS Turf is<br />
currently operating under Level 2Covid-<br />
19 restrictions - please ensure you are<br />
familiar with &comply with the guidelines<br />
as currently advertisedonthe Mid Canterbury<br />
Hockey website: www.mchockey.co.<br />
nz/Covid-19<br />
Small Sticks duty club: Methven<br />
Friday 11<strong>September</strong> Kiwi Sticks (Yr<br />
5) 3.45 pm Rakaia Yr 5vAllenton Yr 5<br />
(Turf a) S Greeson, H Kidd Methven v<br />
WakanuiBlue (Turfb)GMuir,RKidd4.30<br />
pm Wakanui Black v Tinwald Foothills<br />
(Turf b) SGreeson, MMarshall Tinwald<br />
(BYE) Kiwi Sticks (Yr 6) 4.30 pm Tinwald<br />
vWakanui (Turf a)GMuir -LMarshall, H<br />
Kidd 5.15 pm Collegians D&EvMethven<br />
White (Turf a) MMarshall, LLansdown<br />
Rakaia Yr 6vMethven Black (Turf b)J<br />
Ellis, LMarshall 6.00 pmAllenton Yr 6v<br />
Tinwald Foothills (Turf a) J Ellis, L<br />
Lansdown<br />
1st Grade Women 6.50 pmA1vA4<br />
(Hampstead, Hampstead Blue) 8.00 pm<br />
A3 vA2(Methven, Wakanui)<br />
Just Hockey SSL Div 1Boys Marist<br />
Park@St Bedes7.<strong>10</strong> pm Cashmere High<br />
School 1st XI v<strong>Ashburton</strong> College 1st XI<br />
(Umpires supplied)<br />
Small Sticks duty :Methven<br />
Saturday 12 <strong>September</strong> Mini Sticks<br />
<strong>10</strong>.15 amMethven Yr 3vWakanui Black<br />
(Turf a) Coaches Hampstead vTinwald<br />
(Turf b)Coaches Wakanui Blue vMethven<br />
Yr 4 (Turf c) Coaches Tinwald<br />
Foothills vAllenton (Turf d) Coaches Fun<br />
Sticks 11.00 amDraws made on the day<br />
Coaches<br />
Senior Women Wakanui (BYE)<br />
Senior Men Wakanui (BYE)<br />
Sunday 13 <strong>September</strong> 2nd Grade<br />
Girls Tim TA 12.50 pm Tinwald vRoncalli<br />
1st XI (Umpires supplied) Tim TA 2.40 pm<br />
CambridgevWakanui (Umpiressupplied)<br />
1st Grade Men 4.00 pm Hampstead/<br />
Wakanui vHampstead Lowcliffe (Tinwald<br />
Orange, Wakanui) 5.25 pm Tinwald Black<br />
vAllenton (Hampstead/Wakanui, Hampstead<br />
Lowcliffe)<br />
6.50 pmTinwald Orange vWakanui<br />
(Tinwald Black, Allenton)<br />
Monday 14 <strong>September</strong> 2nd Grade<br />
Boys Draw unknown<br />
Tuesday 15 Sept Kwik Sticks (Yrs 7&<br />
8) 4.00 pm Wakanui Blue/Collegians v<br />
Wakanui Black (L Ellis, BGreer) 5.15 pm<br />
Tinwald Foothills vAllenton (M Wilson, G<br />
Oates) 6.30 pm Tinwald Orange vMethven<br />
(A Mitchell, MAmos).
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Methven bowlers at nationals<br />
Methvenbowlers Jeff Nowell<br />
and Rob Fensomwon the world<br />
pairs qualifying match in the<br />
Professional Bowls Association<br />
(PBA) finals dayatDunedin<br />
Bowls Stadium.<br />
ThePBA has six centres<br />
nationwide, in Dunedin,<br />
Invercargill,Hamilton, Hastings,<br />
New Plymouth and Wellington.<br />
TheMidCanterbury duotook<br />
on Ray Webster and Russell<br />
Dawe, bothofDunedin, on<br />
August23and wonbothsets to<br />
claim the victoryinfront of<br />
thousands of online spectators.<br />
‘‘Itwas ahigh quality game<br />
with all players playing great<br />
bowls, but we managed to come<br />
out on top 94, 65,’’ Fensom said.<br />
Covid restrictions may have<br />
limited the numbersofphysical<br />
spectators to <strong>10</strong>0 but the final<br />
was livestreamed by Bowls<br />
Dunedin and had more than 2000<br />
views from spectators<br />
nationwide, as well as from<br />
Australia,Papua NewGuinea,<br />
England and South Africa.<br />
It is still availableonline for<br />
peoplewanting to watch the<br />
game.<br />
Nowell and Fensomhave<br />
played doubles intermittently<br />
together for thepast eight years.<br />
Theyplayed competition to get<br />
to the PBA playoffs and wontheir<br />
firstthree section play games a<br />
few weeks ago, where they beat<br />
top ranking Dunedin team of<br />
current Blackjack Andrew Kelly,<br />
teamed up withAndrew McLean<br />
in atightly contested 76, 66<br />
semifinal.<br />
Methven bowlers Jeff Nowell (left) and Rob Fensom are heading to<br />
Auckland next month to play in the Professional Bowls Association<br />
national finals.<br />
PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />
The Methven duo were<br />
understandably ‘‘very happyto<br />
have won’’ and it meantthey<br />
returned to Dunedin for finals<br />
play, Fensom said.<br />
Nowelland Fensom will head<br />
to Auckland next month to play<br />
in the national final, expected to<br />
take place on October 9and <strong>10</strong>.<br />
‘‘By winningwehave now<br />
qualified to head up to Auckland<br />
on October 9and <strong>10</strong> to play<br />
against last seasons open pairs<br />
champions, RayMartin and<br />
CalebHope (of Wellington),’’<br />
Fensom said.<br />
He believed they would be<br />
their toughest competition but<br />
was lookingforward to the<br />
challenge.<br />
Oneloss andyou areout, but<br />
three wins and they will qualifier<br />
to representNew Zealand at the<br />
world final in England,<br />
scheduled for early 2021, he said.<br />
‘‘The event is knock out so we<br />
willneed to win three games to<br />
take thetitle withthe endprize<br />
being atriptoPotters in<br />
England to play in the World<br />
Pairs Finalsnextyear.<br />
‘‘It would be ahuge<br />
achievement if we could get<br />
there, butweare both really<br />
lookingforward to the<br />
challenge,and in the short set<br />
format thatweplay,anything is<br />
possible.’’<br />
SPORT<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
SPORTS RESULTS<br />
ASHBURTON 9 HOLE<br />
GOLF<br />
We set out to do better than the pro<br />
Matt Davis recently, playing an Irish<br />
stableford, and we did it! The winners<br />
were Maryanne Urquhart 47, Jenny Matthews<br />
43, Hughie Murchie 42, Tonee<br />
Hurley 41, Janice Dunlop 40 and Sam<br />
Prince 40. Chris Anderson, Laurence<br />
Hanrahan snr and Antony White all<br />
scored 39. Laurence Hanrahan snr also<br />
scored atwo.<br />
Last week, we played a stableford<br />
sponsored by Flowers @the Gate by<br />
Tone'e and the winners were: Maryanne<br />
Urquhart, 21; Denise O'Halloran, 20; and<br />
three players scored 19, Tonee Hurley,<br />
Murray Lister and Robynne Nicoll.<br />
Maryanne Urquhart also won two Smith &<br />
Church balls for gobblers. One of the<br />
gobblers was an amazing long shot from<br />
the fairway.<br />
Results of the stableford competition<br />
on Saturday: Harvey Bakehouse winner<br />
Antony White 20; Richard Hansen 20;<br />
Elaine King 20; Chris Anderson 19;<br />
Murray Lister 18; Hughie Murchie, by alot<br />
from other scores on 18. Chris Anderson<br />
scored atwo.<br />
On <strong>September</strong><strong>10</strong>, the semi-finals of<br />
the 9hole championships will be played<br />
by Sam Prince, Antony White, Stewart<br />
Bennett, Peter Woods, Tonee Hurley,<br />
Kate White, Robynne Nicoll and Helen<br />
Argyle. And the Sega cup: Peter Stechman,.<br />
Andre Van Rooyen, Dick Hansen,<br />
Peter Greening, Janice Dunlop and Joy<br />
Nicholas. The rest of us will play astroke<br />
round sponsored by Accountantz. On<br />
<strong>September</strong> 17, mixed play will be sponsored<br />
by Netherby Pharmacy.<br />
CYCLING<br />
Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers winter<br />
series training ride No 11, 26 riders:<br />
First Monique Brake 25m 15s. 2nd Don<br />
Sutton 25m 15s. 3rd Shona McGrath 27m<br />
26s. 4th Ross Templeton 25m 17s, 5th<br />
Don Morrison 25m 18s, 6th Emma<br />
Hudson 25m 19s, 7th Rachel Reid 27m<br />
30s, 8th Tim Craig 27m 31s, 9th Liz Wylie<br />
31m 32s, <strong>10</strong>th Matt Donald 23m 15s 4f/t,<br />
11th Mark Summerfield 23m 15s 5f/t, 12th<br />
Larry Neal 23m 16s 6f/t, 13th Michael<br />
Gallagher 23m 18s 7f/t, 14th Gerrard<br />
Morrison 23m 19s 8f/t, 15th Nick Grijns<br />
19<br />
24m 09s, 16th Matt Marshall 24m 11s,<br />
17th Ross Proctor 32m 16s, 18th Tony<br />
Ward 22m 59s F/T, 19th Brad Hudson<br />
23m 00s 2f/t. 20th Michael Templeton<br />
23m 00s 3f/t, 21st John Uden 26m 26s,<br />
22nd Paul Chapman 25m 46s, 23rd Brian<br />
Ellis 29m 00s, 24th Ron Kennedy 30m<br />
00s, 25th Nigel Leary 31m 01s, 26th Brent<br />
Hudson 31m 52s.<br />
Tinwald Cycling U17 Development<br />
20. 8km, Open Handicap: First Logan<br />
McKnight 18m 40.38s. 2nd Charlotte Neal<br />
18m 48.06s. 3rd Zoe Nicholls 16m<br />
<strong>10</strong>.63s. 4th Konrad Artz 16m 11.08s. 5th<br />
Tineke Artz 16m 51.67s. 6th Eliza<br />
McKenzie 16m 53.15s. 7th Oli Nicholls<br />
15m 05.09s F/T, 8th Amwolf Artz 15m<br />
25.27s 2f/t. 9th Ryan Gallagher 15m<br />
25.84s 3f/t.<br />
End of series prize giving points: A<br />
Grade TT, Amwolf Artz 91, Ryan Gallagher<br />
83, Oli Nicholls 19, Daniel Gould<br />
12, Austin Earl 8, Jack Templeton 6.<br />
Open, Amwolf Artz 82, Ryan Gallagher<br />
74, Oli Nicholls 16, Daniel Gould <strong>10</strong>.<br />
Overall points: Amwolf Artz 173, Ryan<br />
Gallagher 157, Oli Nicholls 35, Daniel<br />
Gould 22, Austin Earl 8, Jack Templeton<br />
6.<br />
B Grade TT, Konrad Artz 79, Zoe<br />
Nicholls 57, Sara Gould 7, Alex Kenure<br />
Blackler 7. Open, Konrad Artz 92, Zoe<br />
Nicholls 62, Sara Gould 16. Overall<br />
points: Konrad Artz 171, Zoe Nicholls<br />
119, Sara Gould 23, Alex Kenure Blackler<br />
7.<br />
CGrade TT: Tineke Artz 77, Charlotte<br />
Neal 42, Logan McKnight 35, Eliza<br />
McKenzie 35, Tegan Marriott 4. Open,<br />
Charlotte Neal 81, Tineke Artz 78, Logan<br />
McKnight 58, Eliza McKenzie 26, Tegan<br />
Marriott 12. Overall points, Tineke Artz<br />
152, Charlotte Neal 123, Logan McKnight<br />
93, Eliza McKenzie 26, Tegan Marriott 16.<br />
Cups: Rakaia Sports A Grade,<br />
Amwolf Artz. James Cup B Grade,<br />
Konrad Artz .LCBushell Cup CGrade,<br />
Tineke Artz.<br />
Overall points: 1st Tower Trophy<br />
Amwolf Artz 173pts, 2nd Tower Trophy<br />
Konrad Artz 171pts, 3rd Tower Trophy<br />
Ryan Gallagher 157pts. Girls Challenge<br />
Trophy Tineke Artz 152pts.<br />
LOCAL LISTENING<br />
Peter Mac l 1pm to 6pm<br />
2304059<br />
Waireka acknowledges<br />
last year’s champions<br />
Waireka Croquet Club prize<br />
winners for the 2019/<strong>2020</strong><br />
season missed their end of<br />
season presentation because<br />
of Covid19, but were<br />
recognised on the opening<br />
day of the new season.<br />
Trophy winners were:<br />
Pat Burgess Tray handicap<br />
singles: Handicap 07, Bill<br />
Allnutt, Handicap 816,<br />
Bruce Leath.<br />
Resource Tray Graded<br />
Singles 9Hoop Handicap:<br />
48, Brian Goodwin, 916<br />
Colin Lamb.<br />
Silver Badge: Advanced<br />
Grade 62, Sue Lamb,<br />
SeniorGrade 35 Bev Blair,<br />
Intermediate Grade 68<br />
Phyllis Reith, Primary Grade<br />
916 Lyn Jones.<br />
Waireka Club<br />
Championship: Advanced<br />
Grade 64, Bill Allnutt,<br />
Intermediate Grade, 59, Rod<br />
Webb, Novice Grade <strong>10</strong>16,<br />
David Galvin.<br />
Association Croquet:<br />
Johnny Jaine Cup<br />
Handicap Singles: Reece<br />
McCorkindale. McLeary Cup<br />
Handicap singles (Junior):<br />
Reece McCorkindale.<br />
Alexander/Tull Trophy, Best<br />
Break BGrade: Gail<br />
Benseman. Reg Coombes<br />
Trophy, Best Break CGrade:<br />
Reece McCorkindale.<br />
Morrison Tray BGrade<br />
Championship: Carolyn<br />
Fordyce. Silver Button B<br />
Grade: Carolyn Fordyce.<br />
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22 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Gardeners could bloom in covid<br />
LINDA.CLARKE<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Growing your own vegetables could follow<br />
bakingand sewing as anew skill in covid<br />
times.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> HorticulturalSociety<br />
president Joy Jaine says growingflowers<br />
and vegetables is therapy for the souland<br />
good for the wallet.<br />
And aspinoff of more gardeners could<br />
bring more people to the horticultural<br />
society’s monthly meetings, where there is<br />
awealth of experiencenew growers can<br />
tap into.<br />
Member numbers need aboost with just<br />
14 mostly retired folk attending meetings<br />
of the society, which has been around for<br />
about 130 years.<br />
Joy said the lackofpeople powermeant<br />
the society wouldnot run its annual<br />
gardencompetition in the new year. The<br />
group had hoped that its new competition<br />
formatlast year, whenhundreds of homeownersreceived<br />
certificates for their<br />
good work, would attract afew more<br />
members. But not so.<br />
‘‘It’s abig job for asmall number of<br />
people.’’<br />
Joy has enjoyed veges and flowers from<br />
her own garden for all her life. The<br />
Christchurch nursemarried Mid<br />
Canterbury farmer JeffreyJaine in 1963<br />
and moved to Carew. Jeffrey used to pick<br />
up his mother and travel the long shingle<br />
road that was Maronan Road to attend<br />
horticultural society meetings.<br />
Joy camefrom afamily of gardeners and<br />
grew up when mosthouseholdsgrew their<br />
own veges. It was apassionshared by the<br />
coupleuntil Jeffrey’s death in 2016.<br />
Joy Jaine still enjoys growing her ownvegetables.<br />
Joy still puts in potatoesand grows other<br />
veges at her Tinwaldhome, which<br />
featuresmature shrubs, trees and potted<br />
containers of colourful flowers.<br />
The horticultural society runs<br />
competitions thatare part of its monthly<br />
meetings, and while it’s not compulsoryto<br />
enter, there’s agood rivalry for who has<br />
grown the best veges and bloomsand Joy<br />
has some silverware.<br />
‘‘You don’t have to enter, you can just<br />
come along and have asocial time.’’<br />
She says it doesn’t cost alot to grow<br />
broccoli, cabbage or courgettesand<br />
starter packs could be bought cheaply<br />
from The Warehouse.<br />
The club also has tripstogardens of<br />
interestto keeps its members inspired.<br />
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Council<br />
declines<br />
requests<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council has<br />
declinedthe postponement of<br />
developmentcontributions on<br />
two newbuilds in the district.<br />
Anapplication was received<br />
by SCMT Ltdto postpone<br />
contributions levies of<br />
$11,392.17 (GSTexclusive) on a<br />
developmentat39Tancred<br />
Street. The development is fora<br />
new gym facility with abuilding<br />
consent valueof$500,000.<br />
Asecond request was<br />
receivedfor aresidential<br />
developmentat25Memorial<br />
Crescent,Methven. Theproject<br />
has abuild consent cost of<br />
$350,000 and development<br />
contributions of $6929.<br />
Councilbusiness support<br />
group manager Paul Braketold<br />
councillors at the Audit Risk<br />
and Finance Committee<br />
meeting it was unusual to<br />
receive requests for<br />
developmentcontribution<br />
postponements. Therehad<br />
been three so this year, but he<br />
could notremember any before<br />
that.<br />
Council policy does not allow<br />
for postponement of fees, and<br />
requests areheard on acasebycase<br />
basis and decidedby<br />
councillors, not council staff. A<br />
certificate of compliance is not<br />
issued until it is paid.
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CLUBS NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Dahlia Circle<br />
The dahlia circleisnow<br />
coming out of winterrecess<br />
andready foranew growing<br />
season.<br />
The mild winterhas been<br />
kind to thedahlia tubers and<br />
they havewintered over well.<br />
Planting new tubers should<br />
be set out in alayerofpotting<br />
mixtoencouragegrowth to<br />
start. Once the soil is drypop<br />
them inthe garden.Staking is<br />
necessary for support, don’t<br />
plant too deep.<br />
It is greatto have sucha<br />
keen activegroupwith<br />
secretary Alison Donald<br />
sending out the new<br />
programmetotake us<br />
through theseason. Tuesday<br />
<strong>September</strong> 15 is amini<br />
daffodilshow, we encourage<br />
everyone to pop some<br />
daffodils in individual<br />
bottles as on theschedule<br />
classes. The venue is the<br />
Tinwald Memorial Hall with<br />
the supper room door open at<br />
6.30forstaging, followed by<br />
the meeting a7.30pm.<br />
New members and visitors<br />
are very welcome.<br />
For information contact<br />
Joyce3083294/02<strong>10</strong>2458001<br />
MSA Outdoor Bowling Club<br />
With our winter bowls<br />
trophies all engraved and<br />
mats rolled up, we now turn<br />
our interesttothe outside<br />
greenforthe summerseason.<br />
Trophy winners forthe<br />
winter bowlsseasonwere<br />
Harry Greenaway Trophy: T.<br />
Inwood, D. Muir, D.<br />
Prendergast.Kennedy<br />
Trophy: T. Inwood,M.<br />
Skilling,D.Prendergast.<br />
BruceWeir Trophy: J.<br />
Moffatt,M.Skilling, T.<br />
Pearce.<br />
Welldone thankstoall<br />
bowlersfor your support<br />
throughout the winter<br />
season.<br />
Saturday <strong>September</strong> 12<br />
sees our openingday witha<br />
1pmopening followedbya<br />
mini tournamentand social<br />
hour.Membersare requested<br />
to wear whites and club<br />
shirts.<br />
Also bring afriend anda<br />
plate for afternoon tea. New<br />
members most welcome.<br />
Friday <strong>September</strong>18at<br />
12.30pm,<br />
Skip2ItFlooringXtra triples<br />
will be our firstcompetition<br />
dayfollowed by ourannual<br />
Peters CupTournament on<br />
Sunday <strong>September</strong> 20 witha<br />
9.30am start.<br />
Members are encouraged<br />
to get names on thenotice<br />
board to enter clubs fours<br />
and triples championship<br />
teams as these competitions<br />
will drawn teams thisseason.<br />
The section will be running<br />
theraffles at Burnett Street<br />
over the next three weeks<br />
(<strong>September</strong> 1126) your<br />
support will be appreciated.<br />
Finally abig thankyou to our<br />
greenkeeperTonyfor his<br />
effortsthe greenislookingin<br />
greatconditionfor the<br />
coming busy season.Good<br />
bowling!<br />
AltrusaInternational of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Despite these uncertain<br />
times, community activities<br />
continue with the Altrusa<br />
members.Afterbeing<br />
postponedinMarch on<br />
account of lockdown, we<br />
finallyentertained our Magic<br />
Mumslast Saturday, when we<br />
spent aday pampering 11<br />
localmothers whohave<br />
children needing special<br />
help.<br />
They received personal<br />
grooming, baskets of donated<br />
goodies, alunch, aflight over<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>inasmall plane<br />
flown by amember's<br />
husband, andagrand dinner<br />
at night at alocal restaurant.<br />
Members have put together<br />
colourful A4 laminated and<br />
bound scrap books in<br />
different themes, which will<br />
be givenfor dementia<br />
patients.<br />
<strong>September</strong>being Literacy<br />
month, the Literacy<br />
Committee of Altrusahas put<br />
together adisplayatthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Public Library to<br />
highlight literacy inthe<br />
community.There will be a<br />
garage sale at thebeginning<br />
of October, held at a<br />
member'sgarageinElizabeth<br />
Street.We have had 26<br />
appreciativeclientsatthe<br />
FootClinic, all masked and<br />
sanitised; and on a<br />
fortnightly basis, have<br />
delivered 36 bagsofbooks to<br />
grateful readerswith Books<br />
on Wheels inconjunction<br />
with the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Library.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Airport will be abuzz this weekend when aRussian<br />
fighter Yak3 touches down.<br />
Fighter plane here<br />
The Russian fighter Yak3<br />
plane, scheduledtobehere last<br />
month, willbeat<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Airport this weekendoffering<br />
thrill seekers aonceinalifetime<br />
opportunity.<br />
It will also be agreat viewing<br />
chance for plane spotters.<br />
The plane,called Full Noise,<br />
will arrive on Saturdayaround<br />
11am andleaveonSunday.Itis<br />
here as part of SouthernCross<br />
Barnstormers touring event.<br />
The Yak 3fighter is offering<br />
20minuteflights for $2300.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>AviationMuseum<br />
presidentWarrenJanett said<br />
the weather forecast wasgood<br />
for flying thisweekend andit<br />
suitedthe pilottocome. The<br />
Avro Anson alsoscheduled to<br />
come last month wasunable to<br />
makeitthis weekend.<br />
Mr Janettsaid the Yak 3<br />
experience offers flyers ahigh<br />
energyadrenaline rush in one<br />
of the best fighters of World<br />
War 2.<br />
He washopefulother World<br />
War 2aircraft fromthe district,<br />
as well as the DC3, wouldalso<br />
beonthe airport grounds this<br />
weekend.<br />
Theaviationmuseumwill<br />
also be open andmembers will<br />
have asausagesizzle operating.<br />
Anyonekeentobook aflight<br />
canvisit fighterflights.co.nz<br />
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New agri adviser role<br />
Aspecialist agriculture<br />
portfolio adviserhas been<br />
appointedtoworkalongside<br />
industry groups and to<br />
identify funding<br />
opportunities that would<br />
helpfutureproofthe Mid<br />
and South Canterbury’s agrisector.<br />
RichardFitzgeraldhas<br />
been appointed to the<br />
position and began his role<br />
in August at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council.<br />
The18month role is fully<br />
funded through the<br />
Government's Provincial<br />
Growth Fund(PGF) and will<br />
assistlocal industry to select<br />
projects that would be<br />
suitable for provincial<br />
growthfunding.<br />
Council chief executive<br />
Hamish Riach says the<br />
positionisanimportant<br />
opportunity to enhance the<br />
region's largest economic<br />
contributorfor the benefit of<br />
the whole community.<br />
‘‘It'sarealpleasureto<br />
haveRichard joinusinthis<br />
newrole. He has many years'<br />
experience servingon<br />
several local boards andis<br />
veryfamiliar with our<br />
district's primary sector,<br />
having been afarmerand<br />
consultanthimself.<br />
‘‘Throughthis role, he will<br />
be abletoprovide the link<br />
between those organisations<br />
Richard Fitzgerald.<br />
andproducers to helpfoster<br />
moreresilient businesses.’’<br />
Mr Fitzgerald says he is<br />
very excitedtobeappointed<br />
to the role.<br />
‘‘Our regionisareal<br />
leader in agriinnovation<br />
andthere are somevery<br />
switchedon producersand<br />
businesses that could really<br />
benefit from government<br />
funding to gettheir projects<br />
off the ground.<br />
‘‘This position will help to<br />
ensure the region continues<br />
to fosterinnovative and<br />
sustainable practices that<br />
bolster thecommunity,and<br />
I'm thrilledtoplayapartin<br />
strengtheningour local agrisectorfor<br />
the future.’’<br />
In mid2019, the PGF<br />
identifiedagapinfunding<br />
applicationsfrom the<br />
regions. Funding was then<br />
set aside foraportfolio<br />
adviser to help identifythese<br />
projects across Canterbury.<br />
Agriculture,forestry, fishing<br />
andmanufacturing<br />
comprised 37.5 percentof<br />
the<strong>Ashburton</strong> district's GDP<br />
in 2019.<br />
In additiontohis newrole,<br />
Richard Fitzgerald is onthe<br />
board of trustees of Mt Hutt<br />
College and Wellbeing<br />
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27<br />
Survey feedback<br />
helps council plan<br />
We are now approaching the end<br />
of whatisavery important<br />
opportunity to influencethe<br />
futureofour districtand Iwant to<br />
encourage as many peopleas<br />
possible to get in and make their<br />
voice countwhilethey can.<br />
The council’s Our Place, Our<br />
Plan survey will close next<br />
Friday, <strong>September</strong> 18. Ashort<br />
onlinesurvey asksyou what you<br />
thinkismost important for our<br />
district, withthe answersbeing<br />
used to help the council put<br />
together its 202131 Long Term<br />
Plan.<br />
Through the Long TermPlan,<br />
the council decides what projects<br />
and activities it willfund and how<br />
they willbefunded,sobeingable<br />
to put your ideas and priorities<br />
forward before the plan is even<br />
drafted is afantastic opportunity.<br />
The surveybuilds uponwhat<br />
our community told us was<br />
important threeyears ago and<br />
asks if you think these priorities<br />
are still as important,orifyou<br />
think thereare other things the<br />
council shouldfocus on.<br />
In 2018, those top priorities<br />
were roading, community safety,<br />
environment, towncentre<br />
development, second bridge,<br />
business development,EA<br />
Networks Centre development<br />
and new entertainmentcentres.<br />
Since that time, some of these<br />
projects and activities have been<br />
actioned or progressed such as<br />
the currently under way<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> CBD revitalisation,<br />
increasedeffortonbusiness<br />
developmentwith the<br />
appointment of our economic<br />
developmentmanager,<br />
supporting the Safer<br />
Communities Programme,<br />
upgrading the towncentre CCTV<br />
camerasand the work on the<br />
business case for the second<br />
urban bridge.<br />
Three years is alsoalotoftime<br />
for our district’s needs to change<br />
and for people to reassesswhat<br />
they thinkismost important for<br />
our future.<br />
When we first conducted this<br />
survey for the 201828Long Term<br />
Plan, we received over2500<br />
responses over the course of<br />
three surveys.<br />
It would be fantastic to reach<br />
this number again or even exceed<br />
it! The more people who tell us<br />
what theythink,the more<br />
informationcouncil will havein<br />
front of it to helpinform its<br />
decisions.<br />
Thank you to those who have<br />
alreadycompleted the survey and<br />
shared their ideas. Why not ask<br />
your neighbours, family and<br />
friends to do the survey too?<br />
You can complete the survey at<br />
itsourplace.com until 5pm,<br />
<strong>September</strong> 18.<br />
An opportunity to influencethe<br />
direction of our district like this<br />
doesn’tcome around everyday.<br />
Be countedand help shape our<br />
future.<br />
Community invited to<br />
planting day at reserve<br />
The community is invited to<br />
celebrateanew wetlandarea<br />
and to lendahand with planting<br />
at Harris ScientificReserve this<br />
Sunday.<br />
The annual planting day is<br />
organised by the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Community Conservation Trust.<br />
Thoseattending are asked to<br />
meet at 9.30amand to bring<br />
gloves,sturdyfootwear anda<br />
spade if they have one.<br />
They will be told aplan for the<br />
day,have ahealth and safety<br />
briefing and then aplanting<br />
demonstration.<br />
Carex, shrubs and tussocks<br />
will then be planted.<br />
Located on Lovetts Road, the<br />
Harris Scientific Reserve is<br />
hometoone of thelast stands of<br />
dryland kanukatrees in<br />
Canterbury. The site is avisage<br />
of years gone by, where kanuka<br />
treesgrew in thick clusters along<br />
the open plains.<br />
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28 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Farmer connections ahit with Wiggins<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Craig Wiggins puts his head<br />
above the parapet, but only for<br />
acause.<br />
He likestohelpfarmers, and<br />
facilitate help.<br />
He is apublic figure working<br />
as an MC, columnist,<br />
videographer, sports<br />
commentator, horse trainer<br />
and farmer.<br />
Andinhis spare timeheisa<br />
ruralhealth advocate and<br />
farmer wellbeing champion.<br />
He putshis ability to connect<br />
with otherstogood use.<br />
ThereisaFarmer First rural<br />
health caravan set up with<br />
Rakaia GP Dr Sue Fowlie <br />
which put a‘‘rock in the water<br />
and created some pretty big<br />
splashes’’, Craig said.<br />
It highlighted agap in rural<br />
health and was away to getaGP<br />
to farm events and normalise<br />
regular health checksfor<br />
farmers.<br />
Thecaravan is parked up at<br />
ruralevents nationwide to<br />
encourage farmers to pop in for<br />
acheck.<br />
It was purchased, refitted and<br />
backed with support of Feilding<br />
couple Dean and Cushla<br />
Williamson, and is expected in<br />
the longterm to be placed<br />
under ownership of the<br />
Saleyards Silhouette Charitable<br />
Trust.<br />
‘‘We know thatmanyfarmers<br />
often put other priorities ahead<br />
of regular health checks ... many<br />
farmers have limited accessto<br />
health services and many face<br />
social isolation.’’<br />
There is also the annual<br />
Farming Family Day at the<br />
Races events, his work as<br />
facilitator, workplace<br />
engagements and an online<br />
ruralforum every Thursday<br />
night, called Whatever with<br />
Wiggi.<br />
The online Zoom sessions<br />
started during the nationwide<br />
Covid19 lockdownasaway to<br />
connectwith other farmers.<br />
In early March Craig, 52, had a<br />
whiteboard and diary full of<br />
engagements through until late<br />
July. Then the country went into<br />
lockdown.<br />
‘‘For thefirst time in my life,I<br />
had nowhere (I had to be). AndI<br />
thought, Iwon’t be the only<br />
one.’’<br />
ThefirstZoom session 15<br />
people turned up, through word<br />
of mouth.<br />
‘‘It has morphedintoareal<br />
support network, and acurrent<br />
affairs network,’’ he said.<br />
Therehave been guest<br />
speakers: the first was Sir David<br />
Fagan, but there has been<br />
Hamish Marr, politicians<br />
including David Bennett and<br />
Barbara Kuriger, and Damien<br />
O’Connor has fronted twice, the<br />
latest to speak about freshwater<br />
policy and 90 people logged in.<br />
They have covered arange of<br />
Left: Craig Wiggins finds<br />
working with horses agreat<br />
stress reliever.<br />
topics including migrant<br />
workers, road user taxes,<br />
sharemilking issues, and<br />
glyphosate use andall under<br />
Chatham House Rules to allow<br />
free discussion.<br />
Some of thediscussion topics<br />
have made it intomainstream<br />
media and to Parliament.<br />
‘‘Whatever with Wiggi is just a<br />
facilitator to let people have<br />
voice,’’ Craig said. ‘‘It’s opened<br />
lines of communication and lets<br />
people know what’s going on.’’<br />
Post lockdownthe groupis<br />
still going strong andhas grown<br />
to more than 7<strong>10</strong> group<br />
members.<br />
Not everyone is on at the same<br />
time, but there is talk about<br />
adding asecond weeklysession.<br />
Members are stretched from<br />
Kerikeri to Invercargill and<br />
over arange of industries, from<br />
farmers to decisionmakers and<br />
media.<br />
Craig said his activities would<br />
not be possible without the<br />
support of wife, Annabelle.<br />
He grew up on asheep and<br />
beef farm in Raetihi, near Mt<br />
Ruapehu in the North Island.<br />
Hisgrandparents were<br />
farmers, andhis parents Neil<br />
and Jenibought aneigbouring<br />
property before taking over the<br />
family farm. Neil died youngat<br />
aged 53 and Craig eventually<br />
bought some of his mother’s<br />
share in the 303 hectare<br />
property.<br />
He met Annabelle on the<br />
rodeo circuit –she is a<br />
competitive barrel racer andhe<br />
was acommentator–and while<br />
they lived together in the North<br />
Island for awhile, they<br />
eventually made the decision to<br />
move south.<br />
It was Annabelle’shome<br />
district; her parents were at the<br />
Rakaia Gorge.<br />
They both liked Methven and<br />
bought a30hectare property on<br />
Methven Dromore Road, north<br />
of <strong>Ashburton</strong>, in 2007.<br />
On the farm theyhave quite a<br />
few horses used forclerking or<br />
barrel racing. Their daughters<br />
Genevieve, 8, andLilly, 5, also<br />
have ponies.<br />
They farm yearling cattle and<br />
grow pak choy for seed.<br />
“It works. Istill feel like I’m a<br />
little bit of afarmer,” he said.<br />
Craig’s work, whether<br />
commentating rodeo,jet<br />
sprinting or agricultural events<br />
hasincluded worknationwide<br />
as well as overseas in Canada<br />
and Australia so there was alot<br />
of travel –upto85flights ayear<br />
–soaMidCanterbury based was<br />
ideal.<br />
Not only isitagreat place for<br />
their familybut Annabelle’s<br />
parents live at Staveley, along<br />
the foothills, and Craig’s<br />
mother,Jeni, has moved to<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Four years agoCraig was<br />
approached by horse trainers<br />
Ricky andJudyMay to clerk the<br />
course at Methven races. The<br />
work has grown to doing 40plus<br />
days of clerking with extra race<br />
meets at Addington, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
and Rangiora.<br />
Andheloves it.<br />
‘‘It’s really good fun. Being on<br />
ahorse is my stress relief,” he<br />
said.<br />
Another is whipping up<br />
dishes in the kitchen, including<br />
anything he catches or hunts.<br />
Leavea<br />
lasting<br />
legacy to the<br />
community<br />
you love<br />
With <strong>September</strong> being Wills month it’s a<br />
timely reminder of the importance ofhaving<br />
an up to date will.<br />
If you’re considering leaving agift to the<br />
community in your will, contact Sandi at<br />
Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong> to enquire how your gift<br />
can support the causes you love, forever.<br />
Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong> Community Foundation<br />
–where your gift stays local, goes further<br />
and lasts forever.<br />
027 577 5875<br />
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Hospital’s first rooftop landing<br />
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Sweet tips at beekeeping workshop<br />
Local beekeeper Kasia Chapman<br />
Labecka will share her knowledge<br />
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Sailing club keen for members<br />
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Can collect. Phone<br />
Malcolm 0274 754 241<br />
FLY control and spider<br />
proofing. For all domestic<br />
and industrial pest control<br />
needs phone AJ Kerr at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Pest Control on<br />
03 308 8147 or 027 432<br />
5447.<br />
LAWN Mowing. No job too<br />
small. Call Les Smith, From<br />
The Ground Up, for a<br />
competitve quote. Ph 027<br />
840 0201 or 03 308 1500<br />
FURNITURE Removals. For<br />
all your household removal<br />
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,<br />
office relocations -<br />
call Nudges Furniture<br />
Removals, phone 027 224<br />
0609<br />
GARDENING, mowing,<br />
pruning, fertilising, projects<br />
or general spruce ups? Call<br />
Andrew at Spruce Gardens<br />
to get the job done right.<br />
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.<br />
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz<br />
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.<br />
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold<br />
door roller repairs.<br />
Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />
Doors and More. Ph 027<br />
516 7<strong>10</strong>4<br />
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER<br />
A NEW LOOK<br />
that lasts!<br />
Existing kitchens, doors,<br />
furniture &appliances<br />
The Finishing Company<br />
03 307 8870 2291357<br />
HIRE<br />
SCISSORLIFTS for hire.<br />
4WD and slab lifts available<br />
for daily or weekly hire.<br />
Pickup or delivery. Phone<br />
North End Engineering 308<br />
8155 for abooking.<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
GARDENERS specials.<br />
Sheep manure $6 bag. Pea<br />
straw $5 bale. Medium<br />
square Linseed Straw $35<br />
bale. Call Alan 027 496<br />
7136 or Ian 027 286 3697<br />
with your order. A Hinds<br />
Lion’s project.<br />
JORDAN’S NURSERY<br />
Rhododendrons. 91 Pye<br />
Road The Downs Geraldine.<br />
Wednesday to Saturday<br />
<strong>10</strong>am to 4 pm or by<br />
arrangement. phone 03<br />
6938332 0274311815<br />
SELL<br />
LPG<br />
REFILLS<br />
Small LPG cylinders<br />
Off Street Parking<br />
Available<br />
Arthur Cates Ltd<br />
26 McNally Street<br />
Ph 308 5397<br />
Riverside Industrial Estate<br />
SELL<br />
LPG REFILLS<br />
9kg cylinders<br />
$27.50<br />
Askaboutour<br />
deliveryservice<br />
Anysizecylinder filled<br />
17 Grey St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone 307 2707<br />
Drier. Cleaner. Healthier.<br />
24/7 mobile service for<br />
all your carpetcleaning,<br />
upholstery cleaningand<br />
flood restoraon needs.<br />
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com<br />
2300187<br />
2300293<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
PAINTER for all your painting<br />
needs. No job too small,<br />
inside or outside. Professional<br />
friendly service.<br />
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />
027 200 1619.<br />
SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />
Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />
control for homes, offices<br />
and cars. Phone Craig<br />
Rogers 307 6347, member<br />
Master Tinters NZ. www.<br />
windowtinter.co.nz<br />
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />
block, glare, heat control,<br />
safety, security, privacy,<br />
frosting films, solar protective<br />
window films. Free<br />
quotes, 20 years local service.<br />
Phone 0800 368 468<br />
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />
tintawindow.co.nz<br />
Timaru 03684 6<strong>10</strong>2<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 308 8932<br />
2301183<br />
2288454<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
DRY old man pine. 6 m 3<br />
$550. Delivered to most of<br />
Mid Canterbury. WINZ<br />
accredited. Phone Rob 027<br />
297 7563<br />
DRYPINE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
$300per cord<br />
delivered<br />
within the town<br />
boundaryand<br />
Mayfield/Mt Somers<br />
Phone Sue<br />
021 162 4<strong>10</strong>2<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
3cordgreen<br />
2305693<br />
SCREENED SLAB<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
$330<br />
1cordgreen<br />
$1<strong>10</strong><br />
1cordscreened<br />
$140 cord<br />
OFFCUTS<br />
$140 cord<br />
C.O.D.intown<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />
Phone<br />
308-3595<br />
2302580<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
POTATOES Nadine, Red<br />
King and Agria. $1.00 per<br />
kilo, <strong>10</strong>kg bag $<strong>10</strong>.00.<br />
Seed potatoes $2.50 per<br />
kilo. Phone 308 3195 or<br />
027 531 9<strong>10</strong>3. 81 Elizabeth<br />
Street.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
AWESOME office space for<br />
lease, rent or hire. Parklike<br />
setting. Indoor and outdoor<br />
areas. North West<br />
town boundary. Must view.<br />
Phone 0274 754 241<br />
RENT ME!<br />
Ideal as an extra<br />
bedroomoroffice.<br />
Fully insulatedand<br />
double glazed forwarmth.<br />
Threeconvenientsizes:<br />
Standard3.6m x2.4m,<br />
Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.<br />
Visit our displaycabin<br />
418WestStreet or callfor a<br />
freebrochure.<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
0800 58 78 22<br />
PivotTechnician<br />
Due toincreased workload afull-time opportunity<br />
has arisen for a Pivot Technician to join our<br />
innovativeand experienced team.<br />
Applicant must have agood work ethic, apositive<br />
attitude and ahigh attention to detail. Skills or<br />
experienceshould include:<br />
• Fulldriver’slicence<br />
• Diagnosticand problem-solving ability<br />
• Provenbackground in amaintenance, mechanical<br />
or engineering type role<br />
• High level of communication and interpersonal<br />
skills<br />
• Hydraulic and electrical experiencewould also be<br />
desirable<br />
If this sounds like you, if you want achallenge, if<br />
you want tobeapart of aforward thinking and<br />
positive team culture with room to move up the<br />
ladder please apply to admin@rainer.co.nz or phone<br />
033079049.<br />
Applicants for this position should have<br />
NZ residencyoravalid NZ work visa.<br />
2289121<br />
STORAGE and space leasing<br />
for vehicles, motorbikes,<br />
bicycles, boats,<br />
motorhomes, caravans,<br />
tractors, trucks, trailers and<br />
containers. Indoor, outdoor<br />
or under cover. Call Peter<br />
027 333 3626.<br />
STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Self storage, variety<br />
of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />
Storage 03 307 0401<br />
STORAGE:Secure self storage<br />
units available, long or<br />
short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />
Facilities. Contact us<br />
on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />
ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />
co.nz<br />
Every Home<br />
EveryWeek -that’s<br />
Phone 308 7664<br />
199 Burnett Street<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
2279675<br />
MUSHROOM COMPOST<br />
Nowisthe time to dig in our topqualitymushroom<br />
compost to your vegetable garden. Ideal to replenish nutrients<br />
used by previous crops and improvethe soil structure.<br />
It also adds beneficial micro-organisms to thetired soil.<br />
$50 per cubic metreor$<strong>10</strong> bag.<br />
Freedelivery within town boundary.<br />
Open 6daysaweek at our Tinwald yard,<br />
208 Maronan Road. Phone 021 129 8936 or 03 308 3331<br />
2299919<br />
2311843<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
ServiceCoordinator<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Permanent<br />
Part-time (25 hours perweek)<br />
CCS Disability Action iscommitted to including all<br />
people within our communities; we highly value<br />
diversityand promotedifference. We areseeking a<br />
like-minded person towork inour Mid Canterbury<br />
Area alongside disabled people as their Service<br />
Coordinator. This role is based in <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
This role offers you an exciting opportunity to<br />
use and develop your service coordination skills<br />
within the Mid Canterbury Community. Our work<br />
is undertaken alongside disabled people, their<br />
family/whanau,and the localcommunity.<br />
CCS Disability Action builds our work around<br />
three core documents; UN Convention of the<br />
Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o<br />
Waitangi and the NZ Disability Strategy. Wework<br />
within aHuman Rights framework and are anEEO<br />
employer meaning we make accommodation and<br />
openly encourage people with lived experience of<br />
disabilitytoapply.<br />
To be appointedthe successful candidate will have:<br />
• Anunderstanding of working with Families,<br />
Youth and Adult and the ways to support<br />
people to continue to grow and develop<br />
• Working knowledge of the Social Model of<br />
Disability, including person directed planning<br />
and communitydevelopment practices.<br />
• Astrong commitmenttoprovidingquality<br />
supportand outcomes to disabled peopleand<br />
their families.<br />
• Awillingness to be flexible and seek<br />
opportunities to work in innovativeways<br />
If you are passionate about supporting people<br />
to live independently and engage in their local<br />
community, we want to hear from you. Please<br />
contactour Business Supportteam(03)365 5661 or<br />
email Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.<br />
org.nz or drop into the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Branch at 44<br />
Cass Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>, foranapplicationpack.We<br />
arecommitted to ensuring our application process<br />
is accessible to everyone, please let us know if you<br />
requireanalternativemethod of application.<br />
Applications close:<br />
Monday 21st<strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong>,5pm.<br />
2312553<br />
Field ServiceTechnician<br />
Due toincreased workload afull-time opportunity<br />
has arisen for aField Service Technician to join our<br />
innovativeand experienced team.<br />
Applicant must have agood work ethic, apositive<br />
attitude and ahigh attention to detail. Skills or<br />
experienceshould include:<br />
• Mig and stick welding skills<br />
• Full driver’s licence<br />
• Diagnostic and problem-solving ability<br />
• Provenbackground in amaintenance, mechanical<br />
or engineering type role<br />
• High level of communication and interpersonal<br />
skills<br />
• Pump knowledge or understanding abonus<br />
If this sounds like you, if you want achallenge, if<br />
you want tobeapart ofaforward thinking and<br />
positive team culture with room to move up the<br />
ladder please apply to admin@rainer.co.nz or phone<br />
033079049.<br />
Applicants forthis positionshouldhave<br />
NZ residencyoravalid NZ work visa.<br />
MOTORCYCLES<br />
ORNSBY Motorcycle Training.<br />
CBTA licensing and<br />
training (<strong>Ashburton</strong>). Ride<br />
Forever courses in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
and Geraldine. Call<br />
0508ORNSBY(0508 676<br />
729) for more info or visit<br />
motorcycletraining.co.nz<br />
2311844<br />
CARAVANS &TRAILERS<br />
CARAVAN wanted. NZ<br />
made, family size. Anything<br />
considered. Also wanted<br />
drumset and snare drum.<br />
Please Ph 03 308 5193 or<br />
027 204 9709<br />
FOR Sale. Dometic 6’ x 4’<br />
metal trailer. Model -<br />
’Hands’. Phone 308 6007
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
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PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
33<br />
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CROSSWORD<br />
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8583<br />
ACROSS<br />
1. Touching (8)<br />
6. Trial (4)<br />
8. Hood (4)<br />
9. Gift (8)<br />
<strong>10</strong>. Wander (5)<br />
11. Come out (6)<br />
13. Frank(6)<br />
15. Surly (6)<br />
17. Ripe (6)<br />
19. Devour (5)<br />
22. Abuse (8)<br />
23. One(4)<br />
24. Expensive (4)<br />
25. Parasol(8)<br />
DOWN<br />
2. Approximately (5)<br />
3. Country (7)<br />
4. Neat (4)<br />
5. Meet (8)<br />
6. Name (5)<br />
7. Makeshift (4-3)<br />
12. Sloth (8)<br />
14. Greed (7)<br />
16. Ill-mannered (7)<br />
18. Speak (5)<br />
20. Cooked (5)<br />
21. Gun (4)<br />
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.8583<br />
ACROSS<br />
1. Summons one posts on behalf of (5,3). 6. Pry open to<br />
get atool (4). 8. State of affairs you leave behind you (4).<br />
9. Give the pen to (8). <strong>10</strong>. To dismantle the engine, get out<br />
of gear (5). 11.Dries out by mid-<strong>September</strong> and you move<br />
into (6). 13. Something to eat on board? (6). 15. Turn over<br />
again! (6). 17. The guard brought back is coloured and<br />
inexperienced (6). 19. Very good, in brief (5). 22. Must it<br />
be drunk from porcelain only? (5,3). 23. It has a50’sring<br />
to it, too (4). 24. She gets in my hair,ma! (4). 25. ARussian<br />
worker and he’swearing uniform (8).<br />
DOWN<br />
2. Take from by right? (5). 3. Be scornful of French spies,<br />
anyway (7). 4. Toss acoin for the drink? (4). 5. Writer<br />
who’staken again to drink (8). 6. Is curious about the said<br />
award (5). 7. The dog, dear, doesn’t have adish (7). 12.<br />
Edits about aquarter and tries to change totally (8). 14.<br />
Be aware of what’sbeing said about the girl (7). 16. Spray<br />
on, for the big occasion (7). 18. She turns to give an inclination<br />
of the head (5). 20. Therefore the fellow captured<br />
is amemeber (5). 21. Just afine! (4).<br />
SUDOKU<br />
EASY No. 5234<br />
1 2<br />
1 5 8 9 3<br />
9 6 1<br />
6 8 3<br />
5 3 7 2<br />
4 3 5<br />
6 2 3<br />
4 9 8 2 3<br />
8 1<br />
Solution to previous Sudoku<br />
Howto<br />
solve<br />
Sudoku!<br />
Fill the grid<br />
so thatevery<br />
rowand every<br />
3x3 square<br />
contains the<br />
digitals 1to9<br />
2 5 9 8 4 1 6 3 7<br />
8 4 6 7 3 5 9 1 2<br />
1 7 3 9 2 6 5 4 8<br />
3 2 8 4 5 7 1 6 9<br />
4 1 5 6 9 2 7 8 3<br />
9 6 7 1 8 3 4 2 5<br />
7 9 1 3 6 8 2 5 4<br />
6 3 2 5 7 4 8 9 1<br />
5 8 4 2 1 9 3 7 6<br />
Solution to previous crossword<br />
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8582 -SOLUTIONS<br />
Across -1,Side. 7,Succulent. 8, Aunt. 9, Flee. <strong>10</strong>, Peel.<br />
11, Damp. 14, Intimidate. 16, Strengthen. 19, Tend. 22,<br />
Area. 24, Oval. 25, Stun. 26, Stalemate. 27, Safe.<br />
Down -1,Staid. 2, Denim. 3, Pullet. 4, Scream. 5, Slip. 6,<br />
Entertain. 12, Austerity. 13, Pine. 15, Dint. 17, Gloomy.<br />
18, Hearth. 20, Extra. 21, Dunce. 23, Ally.<br />
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8582 -SOLUTIONS<br />
Across -1,Play. 7, Applauded. 8, (de)Unit(noc) (rev.). 9,<br />
P-L-an. <strong>10</strong>, The-N. 11,D-rat. 14, A-do-Les-cent. 16, Flying-boat.<br />
19, Sure. 22, S-car.24, O-miT.25, Bass. 26, Determ-ine.<br />
27, Well.<br />
Down -1,Pound. 2, (Guy)An-it-a. 3, A-poll-O. 4, Glance.<br />
5, Mutt. 6, Demeanour (anag.). 12, Reflected. 13, T-axi(me).<br />
15, Cuts. 17, (i)Gloo-my. 18, Orient. 20, Us-age.<br />
21, Easel. 23, Reed (rev.).<br />
2308448<br />
ContactJann Thompson 03 308 7664 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
2309561<br />
NewZealand Army Band Live–UNCLASSIFIED<br />
Friday 18th <strong>September</strong> 7-30pm<br />
Join the New Zealand Army Band in Concert<br />
for amemorable evening of music. This variety<br />
concert will feature world class vocal and<br />
instrumental soloists and include Big Band,<br />
Classical and Brass Band music for all ages.<br />
Adults $25 /Senior $20 /Child under 18 $<strong>10</strong><br />
Family 2Adults &2Children $60 (fees apply)<br />
Rock nPop <strong>2020</strong> –Solid Gold<br />
Friday 9th +Saturday <strong>10</strong>th October 7:30pm<br />
With acast of over 70 and musical numbers<br />
from Elton John, Billy Joel, Toto, Cold Play,<br />
Pink and Queen this is agreat way to shake<br />
off the lockdown blues. Producer and Musical<br />
Director Jo Castelow, Director Roger Farr and<br />
Choreographer Jessie Thomson have created<br />
asound dripping harmony.<br />
Tickets from $27.00 (fees apply)<br />
BOOK<br />
NOW<br />
TheShowsMust Go On<br />
Tuesday 29th <strong>September</strong> 7-30pm<br />
Featuring an all-star cast of New Zealand<br />
voices from the international stage with a<br />
toe-tapping song list including The Phantom<br />
of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Greatest<br />
Showman, We Will Rock Youplus more. With<br />
stunning backdrops, this is sure to delight.<br />
TheABBAShow<br />
Sunday 6th December 8pm<br />
Direct from Australia this full scale production<br />
will feature more than 2hours of fun,<br />
energetic musical performances with alive<br />
backing band, replica costumes, theatrical<br />
lighting and effects. The ABBA show gives<br />
fans of all ages achance to re-live the ABBA<br />
concert experience.<br />
Adult $71.15 /Child 12 &under $31.85 /<br />
Groups <strong>10</strong>+ $66.15pp (fees apply)<br />
For more information<br />
www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />
Adults $89.90 Senior or Groups of 6+ $79.90 (fees apply)<br />
03 30720<strong>10</strong> 211A Wills Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply<br />
GARAGE SALES<br />
GARAGE Sale. Saturday 12<br />
<strong>September</strong> from <strong>10</strong>am<br />
onwards. Flat 3, 169 South<br />
Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
GARAGE Sale; Saturday 12<br />
<strong>September</strong> from 9am -<br />
1pm, 136 Wakanui Road.<br />
Household, clothing, outdoor<br />
living, gym equipment,<br />
electrical and much more.<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
MENTORING. For emotional<br />
support, guidance, optimism,<br />
goal setting, resilience.<br />
Professional supervision,<br />
call Pete Young, 307<br />
7582/027 280 0889; email<br />
plyoung@xtra.co.nz; web:<br />
peteyoung.co.nz.<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
FEMININE Health & Wellness<br />
Coach. Relax, unwind<br />
with massage or Reiki.<br />
Empower with tools for selfhypnosis,<br />
weight management,<br />
anxiety, meditation.<br />
Phone/text 027 282 1585.<br />
FOCUS Optometry - good<br />
honest eye care, support<br />
local. Phone 307 8988.<br />
www.nzfocusoptometry.co.<br />
nz, 65 Tancred Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.
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34 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
ACard<br />
On 27thAugust Iceasedmedical practice at<br />
Moore Street.<br />
Iwould like to thankall my patients fortheir<br />
supportofthe practice over thelast31years.<br />
It has been aprivilegeand apleasuretohave<br />
been your GP –Ihavebeenveryfortunate.<br />
Iwish youall thebestfor thefuture, andtrust<br />
Moore Street Medical Centre will continue to<br />
strive forthe highest standardsofaccess and<br />
care.<br />
With kind regardsand gratitude<br />
Chris Ryan<br />
ASHBURTONRIVER WEED<br />
CONTROL<br />
Environment Canterbury is conductingaerial and<br />
ground-based spraying to controlweedgrowthinthe<br />
Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong>Riverbed.<br />
Theoperationbegins on7<strong>September</strong>, andwillcontinue<br />
untilFebruary 2021 in an area betweenState Highway72<br />
and therivermouth.<br />
Weed controlinthe riverbedisimportant forflood<br />
protectionand to protect bird nestinghabitats.<br />
It is not arisk to humanoranimal health.<br />
Please contact<br />
Environment<br />
Canterbury with<br />
anyqueries:<br />
0800 324636<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
URGENT CARE CLINIC<br />
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS<br />
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111<br />
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal<br />
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam,24/7,<br />
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou<br />
free health advice on what to do or where to go if you<br />
need urgentcare.<br />
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any<br />
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.<br />
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your<br />
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.<br />
New Zealanders’tobringsome form of ID.<br />
The<strong>Ashburton</strong>DutyPractice for ...<br />
Saturday12th <strong>September</strong> is<br />
Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street.<br />
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.<br />
Sunday13th <strong>September</strong> is<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Health First,308 Havelock Street.<br />
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.<br />
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the<br />
weekend and public holidays please telephone<br />
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8<strong>10</strong>5<br />
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.<br />
Details foraccessing the afterhoursservices will be<br />
on the answer phone.<br />
PHARMACIES<br />
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,<br />
East Street will be open on ...<br />
Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm<br />
Sunday from <strong>10</strong>.00am until 1.00pm<br />
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open<br />
normal trading hours during the week,and on<br />
Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.<br />
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays<br />
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice<br />
Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116<br />
Brought<br />
toyouby<br />
CountdownComplex, East Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755<br />
2311230<br />
Expressions of interest<br />
arenow open forCoaches<br />
and Management for:<br />
•Senior Men •SeniorWomen<br />
•SeniorB<br />
ContactMark O’Grady,<br />
027839 9<strong>10</strong>5<br />
forfurther information.<br />
Email applications to<br />
admin@ashburtonceltic.co.nz<br />
Closing date Monday14th<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
2312146<br />
MEETINGS<br />
ASHBURTON<br />
FANCIERS SOCIETY<br />
Annual General<br />
Meeting<br />
Tuesday,<br />
<strong>September</strong> 22nd,<br />
at 8pm<br />
Tinwald Memorial Hall<br />
Presentationofbalance<br />
sheet and annual report<br />
Electionofofficers<br />
Generalbusiness<br />
Followedbysupper<br />
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HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
AndreGrob<br />
Chiropractor<br />
Tues 9am-5pm<br />
03 308 9516<br />
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz<br />
2312235<br />
NOTICE OFAGM<br />
The 36th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery Inc<br />
will be held at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery<br />
on Thursday 17th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
at 5:30pm.<br />
Guest speaker, photographer Mizuho Nishioka<br />
will join us for an Artist Talk.<br />
All welcome.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery, 327 West Street<br />
2300235<br />
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advert like this or telephone<br />
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require adisplay advertisement.<br />
MEETINGS<br />
AGM<br />
of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Railway &<br />
Preservation Society<br />
will be held on<br />
Tuesday22nd<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong>, 8pm<br />
in the on-site<br />
Function Room<br />
62 MaronanRoad,<br />
Tinwald.<br />
All welcome.<br />
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to<br />
Jill Quigley<br />
WINNER of our<br />
DoublePass Show Tickets<br />
valued at $450<br />
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ASHBURTON<br />
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL<br />
OPEN EVENING<br />
We welcome all parents/caregivers and<br />
prospectivepupils for2021tojoin us on our<br />
Open NightonTuesday22<strong>September</strong>,<strong>2020</strong><br />
This givesanopportunitytosee whatour school<br />
has to offer as well as the chancetomeet the<br />
Principal,staff and other members of<br />
the school community.<br />
Please meet in the School Hall at 7:00pm<br />
to be welcomed.<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />
types, specializing in<br />
Decramastic and Long Run<br />
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep<br />
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Spraymaster 027-433-7780.<br />
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PERSONAL<br />
Thurs <strong>10</strong>th<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 MilitaryWives<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 Fatima<br />
12.00 AfterWeConnected<br />
12.00 TheNew Mutants<br />
2.00 Fatima<br />
2.00 23 Walks<br />
4.00 Savage<br />
4.00 Bill and TedFacethe Music<br />
5.40 Tenet<br />
6.00 23 Walks<br />
8.00 AfterWeConnected<br />
8.15 Savage<br />
Fri11th<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 23 Walks<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 Fatima<br />
11.50 Tenet<br />
12.00 Savage<br />
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4.15<br />
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TheNew Mutants<br />
Bill and TedFacethe Music<br />
AfterWeConnected<br />
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TheNew Mutants<br />
AfterWeConnected<br />
Savage<br />
Sat12th<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 Trolls WorldTour<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00 RedShoes &the 7Dwarfs<br />
11.35 Billand TedFacethe Music<br />
11.45 23 Walks<br />
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1.45 Fatima<br />
2.50 AfterWeConnected<br />
4.00 Billand TedFacethe Music<br />
4.40 This Town<br />
5.40 Tenet<br />
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12.30 MilitaryWives<br />
1.50<br />
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4.00<br />
4.15<br />
5.40<br />
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TheNew Mutants<br />
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COLLECTING now: Quality<br />
secondhand furniture,<br />
household, garden, workshop<br />
items (No TV’s/Computers).<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Pakeke<br />
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FanciersSociety<br />
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11th October <strong>2020</strong><br />
Entries Close<br />
26th <strong>September</strong><br />
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