Ashburton Courier: October 29, 2020

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NEWS 8 Ashburton Courier, October 29, 2020 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Secondbridge Some years ago Iwas talking to alongserving councillorand the conversationturned to the second bridge(beforethe final public announcement of location) which he saidthat therewas acoupleof factors why thebridge will never continueonfrom West Street. 1. Thedecision and planning wasmade many years ago, whena bypasswas first decided. 2. Transit NZ (orwhoever they were back then)said theywould not support abridge at the end of West Street or anyotherTransit roadasthey would have to maintain it. 3. With the buildingofthe new industrialarea north or Ashburton,one major requirement from Transit NZ was that only 20 per centofthe heavy trafficexiting from the mainroad wasallowed to enter backonto the main road, Chalmers Avenue is to takethe bulk of thistraffic as it is in direct line of the industrial areaandother industries. 2300196 Imentioned thistosome others in aconversationwho saidthatit is probably correctasSprayMark, before theybought the building they are in now,weretold by the council thatthe bridge would never go at the end of WestStreet, and this again is waybefore the “socalled”finaldecision. Is the councilgoingtowaittill all the protest is worn outbefore starting on the bridge, which will never happen,orisitafunding issue which Iwonder if aprivate company had been consideredto fundand build bridge/bypass and makeitatoll bridge. S. Paulson National party Could Isay, throughyourpaper, abig thankyou to Alison Driscoll andthe National party office in Ashburton forall their help over the years, whether it was with Jo or Andrew, they always responded quickly,and mostly with a successful outcome. So again abig thankyou. RobertSpencer LPG Refills &Deliveries • Domestic • Commercial • Industrial ARTHUR LPG Deliveries from the Rangitata to the Rakaia – From the foothills to the sea. CATES LIMITED LPG Refills at: 26 McNALLYSTREET, RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK,ASHBURTON TEL 308 5397 www.arthurcates.co.nz www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Marie by son Kieran’s side on election night Ashburton residentMarie McAnulty couldn’t takethe smile off herface when news filteredthrough onelection night that her son Kieran had won the Wairarapa electorate. She wasbyhis sideand withhusband Mikeatthe WairarapaBush Rugby Club for the vote count and celebrations that followed. It wasthe third timeof asking for Labourcandidate McAnulty, whowas defeated atboththe 2014 and2017 elections by National's Alastair Scott. He, likenewly elected Rangitata MP Jo Luxton, enteredParliamentvia the party listthree years ago. Again, like Luxton, he overturnedasizeable majority from 2017, in his case2872 votes, to romp homewitha5411majority, based on provisionalresults. Marie McAnulty, originally fromthe Wairarapa, has livedinMid Canterbury for the last seven years and is the coordinator of the SEEDS (sharing everyday experiences anddrawingon skills)programme. She saidshe wasvery proud of herson’s achievement. ‘‘When hewas akid he always said he wantedtobe Prime Minister one day. ‘‘He’sworked veryhard over theyears andI’m so pleased for him.’’ She saidher onlychild had become interested in Marie McAnulty, right, with son Kieran, left, Kieran’s cousin Katie McAnulty and Mike McAnulty. PHOTO SUPPLIED. politics at collegeand had studied politicalscience at Otago. ‘‘Helooked at what all the partiesoffered andwent with Labour.’’ Mrs McAnultysaid there was amix of political views on herside of the family, but herhusband’ssidewere staunch Labour. She saidher son wasvery downtoearth, approachable andloved connecting with hiscommunity. He had workedasabookie after astinttravelling overseas andwas later an economic development adviseratMasterton District Council. The35yearold is a regular MC at the Golden Shears and is expectedto stopoff in Ashburton soon to seehis parents. CLOSINGDOWN SALE Allstock reduced Limitedstyles andsizes Getinquick cash or eftposonly www.stylefootwear.co.nz 177 Burnett Street, Ashburton. 03 3087620 2325983 New locum dentist puts down roots in Ashburton Osvaldo Gonzalez has put down roots and is calling Ashburton home. The locum dentist has not only boughtahomeonOak Grovebut also opened Oak Grove Dental fromhis home, offering affordable, general dentistry services. It is on the corner of Oak Grove and Elizabeth Street. Dr Gonzalez, originally fromChile, trained in dentistry in Australia and movedtoNew Zealand to work andcompleted post degreestudyatOtago University. He completed amasterof dentalsurgery,aswell as a graduate diplomainclinical dentistry/advancedgeneral dentistry in 2018. Since then he hasworked around NewZealand including most recently at Greymouth buthad also spent timeinAshburton, where he fell in love with the town, its weather, foodand people. He is open to walkins and offers afriendly and relaxed, professional service. He looks forward to becomingpartofthe community and continuing to set up his home/business; he Dr Osvaldo Gonzalez has opened up his new dental practice from his home on Oak Grove. has already put in an array of fruit trees aroundhis property including apple, cherry, plums, pear and nectarines as well as a vegetable garden.
NEWS Ashburton Courier, October 29, 2020 9 People are our true community assets In my first column as the electorate MP for Rangitata, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for voting for Jacinda Ardern, for Labour, and for myself. I’ve spent some time since the election reflecting on the last week, and indeed, the last few years. What sticks out to me most throughout this crazy ride is the people. He aha te mea nui oteao. What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. My husband and my family, whom have been my sounding board and carers. My team of volunteers and supporters, whom have backed and encouraged me. And of course, the people of Rangitata. You have put your faith in me, and this is not something that Iwill ever take for granted. Thank you. This area has not had an elected Labour Member of Parliament since Horrace Herring in 1935. The enormity of the result on election night is not lost on me, I am humbled in the support of this electorate. Ilove this place. Having lived here for over 24 years, raising my children here, owning businesses here, it is home. Iwant to see the people here thrive and grow, and be the best they can be. Isee the huge potential, the success stories that happen every day, and Isee the challenges that we face too. There is no doubt, there is work to be done. As Jacinda Ardern said in her speech on election night, the Labour Party will be aparty that governs for every New Zealander. This is my intention for Rangitata we need representation for every person in this electorate, from every walk of life. It is going to be hard work, but Iamabsolutely up for the challenge and committed to this place and our people. This Friday Iwill be attending my first event in Ashburton as the MP for Rangitata –and Ican’t think of amore perfect event than the presentation of the Community Honours Awards, celebrating Mid Cantabrians that make significant contributions to our community voluntary sector. These are people that go the extra mile, work hard on the ground, and are true assets to our community. It will be apleasure to attend and acknowledge them. Iamlooking forward to continuing on with the ground work that Ihave already done as aList MP, to continue building relationships with the community in order to be astrong advocate in Wellington. Iwant to hear your stories, your challenges, your successes. Iaminthe very beginning phases of establishing my Ashburton office, hiring staff and gearing up to be the best MP Ican be, at the heart of Government, to deliver for Rangitata. If you have any queries in the interim, please contact jo. luxton@parliament.govt.nz Davidall setfor scootersafari run Thescooter’s been serviced and DavidOakleyhas abright daffodilcostume to wear when he takes on theTranz Alpine ScooterSafari on November7. TheCancerSociety fundraiser will see 250 riders headfrom Christchurch to Hokitikaona scenic 250kmtrip. Mr Oakley’s 49cc scooter,a Yamaha Riva Razz, was generously serviced for free recently by localbusiness McKay andDonaldson,who also chipped in withadonation. He hassofar received pledges of over $600,but is hoping to raise closer to $1000 before safari day. Mr Oakley said hewas looking forward to the safari andwas stepping out of his comfortzone. ‘‘Weather wisethere could be anything on theday,but whateverthe weather, it’sgoing to be slowprogress overPorter’s Pass.’’ He said he was more used to drivinghis vintagecar and was hopingfor an easterlytopush him over the hills to theWest Coast. Hisusual drivingpride andjoy is a1926Austin12. To supportMrOakley’s scooter effort go tothe scootersafari.co. nz website andsearch for his name underthe ‘donate’ page. David Oakley is ready for the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari. FRESH FOODS WEEK PamsFresh Lettuc or Carrots Bunched Product of New Zealand Pams Fresh Asparagus 250g Bunch or Cherry Tomatoes 250gPrepack ce $ 2 99 ea $ 3 49 ea Famous FourSquare Pizzas or Pams Fresh CookedChicken Large Avaliable at selectedstores$ 12 99 ea SEE INSTORE FORMORE INFO WIN aHellersBBQ tools prize pack! Fresh NZ Skinless ChickenBreast Fillets$ 12 Fresh NZ Quality Mark Beef Mince 500g Fresh Strawberries 250g Prepack Product of NewZealand www.foursquare.co.nz $ 12 99 99 kg $ 7 99 ea rawberries $ 4 99 pk Share a with Four Square WIN BE TO AWEBER SMOKEY JOE BBQ VALUED AT $139 #shareacoke SEE INSTORE FOR MORE INFO facebook.com/FourSquareNZ Specials availableSouthIslandonly from Monday19th October until Sunday1st November 2020 or while stocks last. Wine andbeeravailableatstores with an off licence.Wineand beer purchases restricted to persons aged 18 years old and over.
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