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Santa all set for
star turn at parade
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Christmas spirit will take over downtown
Ashburton this weekend with more than
40 festive floats entered in the annual
Hyundai Mid Canterbury Santa Parade on
Saturday.
Special guest Santa Claus, in his
specially made sleigh, along with his team
of elves and fairies, will also make an
appearance along with avariety of fun and
famous characters, as well as scores of
people and musical groups from within
the community.
The event this year also has anew route,
due to town centre revitalisation works.
The parade will weave its way around the
central business district as usual, starting
from Mona Square at 12.30pm and moving
along East Street, but then
turning east into
Havelock Street and
then turning right into
Cass Street back to
Mona Square.
Parade organiser Carol Johns said the
new family float competition had drawn
10 entries and those floats would be
judged on the day with the winner to
receive $500 for best entry.
There would also be lollies,
balloons and chips handed out
from 12.15pm so people were
encouraged to get along nice
and early.
Many volunteers have
already offered to dress in
some of the scores of
costumes available for use
during the day, but there is
always room for more.
If anyone else wants to
dressup in one of around 50 costumes
available, they can contact Mrs Johns via
the Ashburton Santa Parade Facebook
page or email at johns.mmmm@xtra.co.nz
or turn up at Mona Square at 11.30am on
the day.
The Ashburton District
Council is advising drivers to
take care coming into the
town centre on Saturday
with rolling road closures
temporarily restricting
traffic.
The streets will reopen
once the parade moves
through.
Fire veteran
Des stays ready
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Aviator John
opens hangar
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Celebrating
our volunteers
Tilly the Elf waits for Santa, the special guest in the parade on his sleigh this Saturday.
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Squash club ponders future
TONI.WILLIAMS
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High costsassociated with
earthquakestrengtheningits
building and declining membership
could force the sale of Ashburton
SquashClub.
Up to $2 million is needed for
future works and members are
lookingatoptions; to either merge
with Collegiate Squash Club or at the
possibility of anew purpose­built
facilityatthe EA Networks Centre
site.
Ashburton Squash Club president
Phil Pavletich said both optionswere
being investigated and would involve
the sale of the Ashburton Squash
Club facility,which sits on prime
residential land with two titles on
Harrison Street, in Allenton.
“Oneofthe possibilities was to look
to sell that land and buildings and
invest the capital generated there to
invest into Collegiate Squash Club.
“Another option that was raised,
and has been talkedabout in the past,
was approaching Ashburton District
Council around potentially involving
EA Networks (Centre)seeing if we
could look to run afacility there.”
It would helpincrease the visibility
of squash especially with all the foot
traffic to the centre.
The sale of the Ashburton site was
deemed more likely to raise more
funds than asale of Collegiate’s site.
Abusiness case proposal will be
put together over the coming months.
It is due to be broughtback to
members for consideration at a
specialgeneral meetingmidway
through next year.
The proposal would identify
possible funds raised with the sale of
Ashburton’s titles and what amerger
or build would look like in reality.
There were also outside factors to
take into account, such as plans for a
new bridge across the Ashburton
River which was likely to impactthe
Collegiate land.
It would alsoidentify how much
Ashburton Squash Clubcommitteemembers Victor Schikker, Phil Pavletich,
Christina Lima andKarlie McQueenwithPhil Pavletich, front,are excited about
future options for the club.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
money would be needed to invest in
Collegiate to get it up to astandard
that would facilitate amembership
base of up to 120 individuals, he said.
Mr Pavletich said Collegiate was in
favour of amergerdue to afalling
membership but needed to tie up
details around their building
ownership and lease. They had
around 30 to 40 members.
‘‘It is exciting but there are
certainly ahell of alot of hoops to
jumpthrough.
‘‘If we can get areally top notch
squash facilityinAshburton out of all
of this, it givesusthe possible
flexibility of hosting more national
tournaments as well.’’
Mr Pavletich was re­elected as
Ashburton Squash presidentatthe
Supportedbythe AshburtonTrust
annual general meeting on
November 24. Alsoelectedwas Matt
Speedy (vice president), Ben
Schnackenberg (treasurer) Christina
Lima (secretary),Karlie McQueen
(juniors and new members
coordinator) and Katrina Palmer,
Mark Kennedy, Karen Nieman,
Victor Schikker and Al White
(generalcommittee).
The mandategiven at the meeting
was to explore options for the future
of the club especially with the
ongoing challenges around the
running costs of the infrastructure
versus the membership base, Mr
Pavletich said.
The club has 79 full­subscribing
members; 18 attended the annual
general meeting.
New transport service to start
Anew community transport service
called the MidCanterbury Connector
will launch early next year.
Thenew service will be trialled for
six months and startsJanuary12.
It is being co­ordinated by theSafe
Communities AshburtonDistrict
programme,whichispart of Safer
Mid Canterbury.
Asmall van willbring people living
in the morerural/remote areas of the
district into Ashburtontownship for a
range of things including medical
appointments, to see family and
friends, for shopping and accessing
government,social services and
councilservices.
On Tuesdays each weekthe service
willpickpeople up fromMt Somers,
Staveley, Methven and Winchmore
and drop themoff in townfor two to
threehours, before taking them home
again.
On Wednesdays it will travelfrom
Rakaia to Chertsey,Fairton/
Hakatere Marae, Wakanui,
Ashburton township and down to
Hinds,dropping peopleoff in town
again for twotothree hours and then
takingthemhome.
An adult returnfromMtSomers to
Ashburton will cost $20 return and
from Rakaia to Ashburton$15.
Thoseaged between six and 17 pay
halfthe adultfare and children
under sixare free.
“Ourdistricthas no public
transport system, and feedback from
people livinginthe more rural/
remote areas whodonot drive or no
longerdrive, has toldusthat there is
aneedfor aserviceallowing people
to travel to Ashburton,’’ said
Ashburtondeputy mayor Liz
McMillan.
‘‘Wehopethe service will be well
supported and help people to feel
less isolated.’’
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Fire veteran keeps gear at the ready
MICK.JENSEN
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Des Syme was afresh­faced 16­year­old when
he joinedthe Alford Forest Rural Fire Force
and 62 years on he’s still afire volunteer.
Now approaching his 79th birthday, he has
no intentions of hanging up his fire gear.
Since1995 he’s beenpart of the Lauriston
force and enjoys the camaraderie.
The brigadehelps bring the community
together, he says.
‘‘We’ve got 22 or 23 at Lauristonatthe
moment, includingtwo women,and they’re
mostly farm people or people working in the
rural sector.
‘‘Forme, the force is about rural folk
supporting otherrural folk.’’
Des,who stilllends son Nigel ahand with
his silage business, is not as activeasheused
to be, but makes some of the 50 callouts
typically received at Lauriston every year.
His first ever callout as ateenager was to a
fire in the north branchofthe Ashburton
River.
‘‘I rememberwehad trouble keeping up
with the speed of it and we struggled to pump
water out of the creek to controlit.
‘‘I learnt early on that you can’t always beat
afire and sometimes you just have to watch it
and keep aclose eye on it.’’
In those early daysDes was working for Bob
Whiteman at Staveleyand was the young gun
in the newly­formed Alford Forest force,
which also included Trevor Grigg.
‘‘We had apump on atrailer and couple of
hoses and there was no source for carting
water.
‘‘Back then, Ithink there was just one tanker
in Ashburton and anotheratMethven.’’
Things are much more sophisticated today
and there are radios for contactand fire
volunteers are alerted by an app on their
phone, he says.
The biggest fire Des rememberswas one
that was swept by the winddown the river at
Mt Somers anumber of years ago and burnt for
afew days.
He says more rules and regulations have
steadily been introduced overthe yearsand
there is astrongemphasis on healthand
safety, which is agood thing, and also on
medical training for firefighters.
MP on mend
after tumble
Rangitata MP Jo Luxton
was sporting 10 stitches
in herlegs when shewas
swornin to the53rd
Parliament last week.
Mrs Luxton fell down
four concrete steps at her
Wellington flatthe day
before the ceremony and
hadaquick trip to MP Jo Luxton
Wellington Hospital’s
emergency department via ambulance. She
hadbeenretrieving the key left out for
husband Matt and missed astep.
Shesaid the rough aggregate surface took
its toll andshe looked downtosee hershin
bone exposed. Patched up by ambulance and
then hospitalstaff, she ended up with nine
stitches in her left shin and one in her right;
she also had abruise on her jaw.
Mrs Luxton said she also had atetanus
injection and is on antibiotics to deal with any
infection. The stitches comeout tomorrow.
Thetumble meant she hadmissedacouple
of engagements, but she is returning homeat
the weekend and willbejudging the floats in
the Timaru Santa parade on Sunday.
Mrs Luxton said she planned to hold some
electorate clinics and is finalising the details
of her new Ashburtonelectorate office.Itwill
be in the same rooms used by former
Rangitata MP AndrewFalloon, in theAllenton
shopping centre.
Theoffice will be managed by Georgie
McLeod and shouldbeupand running by the
NewYear. It will be open Tuesdaysand
Wednesdays from 9am until 2.30pm andstaff
are triallingThursday hoursof1­6pm.
Mondays and Fridays arebyappointment.
‘‘You can’t just get on with it like we used to
have to do in the old days.’’
Des said no­one on his watchhad ever been
hurt in the line of duty.
The former Springburn School and Methven
High pupil has been acknowledged on
multiple occasions over the years for his long
and loyal brigade service.
He is rightlyproudofhis service record and
displays his servicebadges and trophies at
home.
Another big part of his Des’s life has been his
involvement with an old time music band,
whichhestill occasionallyplayswith.
Des has been adrummer from the age of 12
and his fellow band members have included
the likesofhis brotherJohn, Jim Harmer,Jean
Greensladeand Rex Cochrane.
Des has three children and four
grandchildren and has been married to Kaye
for 57 years.
Right: Des Syme has clocked up more than 60
years of rural fireforce service.
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Passion for flying rewarded
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With his aviator jacket and helmet, a
young John Wilkinson imagined he
was the famous fictional fighterpilot
Biggles, conquering the skies.
Now,after 60 years of flying,John
has his own flying talestotell and a
hangaratthe Mid CanterburyAero
Club named in his honour.
The club saysJohn has been agreat
ambassadorfor flying,passionate
about his hobbyand contributed
greatlytothe running of their aero
club.
He was also madeanhonorary life
member of the club, which officially
openedits new hangar at the
weekend.
John’s new status was abit of a
surprise ­hethought he had been
asked along to openthe hangar.
He recountedsome early flying
stories, including how he cameto be
hookedonflying.
He was lucky to have ajoy ride in a
small plane when he was 12; the seed
was sown and by 16 he was learning to
fly.
‘‘My father was quite impressed but
my mother took some convincing. She
said, you can learn to fly as long as
you don’t go too high and too fast.’’
He remembered first lessons from
1956, with aformer air force pilot as
instructor.Dressed in aleather
jacket and helmet, John saidhefelt
like Biggles.
And the flying was heavenly,
although not always smooth.
Practisinganengine failure at liftoff,
John remembers beinginstructed
to swerve around atree at the end of
the runway and onto the nearby golf
course.
The golfersscattered in all
directions.
He said navigating was another
challenge, in those days flights were
plottedbymap, not GPS.
Johnmoved from Nelson to Mid
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Long­time aviatorJohn Wilkinson withhis family (from left) Debbie McGregor,
Jeannie Caney, Scott Fairclough and Holly Fairclough,inthe new Ashburton
airport hangar named after him.
Canterbury 35 years ago and
continued to fly.
‘‘I have had alot more pleasure
from flying than Ihave put into it. It
has been great.’’
Aero club compere at the hangar
opening Peter McQuarters said John
was avery handy pilot and had flown
for the Mid Canterbury club in New
Zealand flying competitions, doing
very well for many years.
He was presidentin1995.
‘‘He does not makeabig songand
dance and has been very generous.
His passion for flying and this club
and these people runs very deep.’’
The new hangar was completed
earlier this year but becauseofcovid,
the official opening was delayed.
The new building can
accommodate eight or nineplanes,
including the four that the club owns.
The aero club is also in the throes
of relocatingthe former iSite
buildingfrom East Street to be its
new clubrooms. Anew concrete pad
is being laid at the airport and the
buildingwill be transported out there
soon.
The first hangar at the airport dates
back to the 1920s,when one was built
for 250 pounds, considered apricey
sum at the time.
The new hangar has been built
through the fundraising efforts of
members and a$20,000 grant from the
Community Trust of Mid and South
Canterbury.
Nurse Tori among first
Timaru campus cohort
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Former AshburtonCollege
studentToriWatsonis
amongthe first cohortfrom
Ara's Timaru campusset to
graduate with aBachelor of
Nursing degree.
The 21­year­old expects to
find out her final exam
resultsinmid­December
and is eyeing agraduation
ceremony with 14 others in
her class in February.
Tori hasajoboffer
working in paediatrics in
Timaru that is conditional
on passingthe Nursing
Council of NewZealand
state finalexaminations.
After three years of study,
Nursing graduate Tori
Watson
she is lookingforward to getting into apaid
nursingrole.
Her study debtislowerthan many
graduating students, in part duetohaving
her fees paid by the government in the first
year.
She has alsolivedathome over the past
three yearsand tookadvantage of the free
bus laid on from Ashburton to Timaruby
Ara, particularly in her firstyear.
Acollaborative relationship between Ara
and the South CanterburyDistrict Health
Board gave Tori andher fellow nursing
students easyaccess to clinical placements.
To be able to sit her final stateexams she
neededtorackup1100 hours of placement
experience.
Tori combinedlectures
andtutorialswith stints
workinginarest­home, in a
medical/surgical
environment and in mental
health.
Shemissed out on working
in aGPpractice becauseof
covid, but worked on a
disasternursing group
project instead.
Herfinalplacement was a
nine­week stint in
paediatrics andafield of
nursing that shereally
enjoyed.
‘‘I loved working with
children and Ihope to
continuegoinginthat
direction.’’
Longer term, she was
considering specialising in
paediatrics anddoing apost­graduate
certificate.
Tori said nursingfor her was aboutbeing
kind, caring andpatient.
While at school she had considered
joining thepolice force,but had changed
direction after adviceabout her eyesight.
The changeofdirectionhad taken place in
Year 13 and she hadneeded to study biology
onlinetogain enoughcredits to apply for
nursing.
Tori says nursing is the right career choice
for her and she can’t waittoget started.
Outside of herstudies, she is into health
andfitness. Sheenjoys tramping and
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Plains spuds
for Christmas
It’s beenaperfect growing season for the blokesat
the Tinwald Plains.
Their newpotatoesare beingdug upand sold
ahead of Christmas, andtheir pick­your­own peas
should be ready this weekend.
Chief growerJohn Frenchsaid the nadine
potatoes were planted back in Septemberandgood
weather withsometimely rain had resulted in a
good yield.
Plains members planted about ahectare of spuds
and asmaller areaofpeasoff Lagmhor Road.
Potatoes are being dug up andbagged and sold
from thePlainsfor $12 a5kg bag.
Mr Frenchsaidthe potatoes were best brought to
the boil and turned off to rest.
He has been planting the fundraising crop for 30
years andsaid volunteers were abit thin on the
ground this year. Anyone fit, able and wantingto
helpcould comeovertoTinwald and lend ahand.
Thepotatoes are dug up by machine and then put
into buckets by hand, and bagged.
Mr Frenchsaid the peas would likely be ready
this weekend.People could pick their own for $5 a
10­litre bucket; people needed to bring their own
bucket.
People can ringhim for details on 308­3669.
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Murray Oakley (left) and John French have been growing potatoes to raise funds for the Tinwald Plains.
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Mady schools up pet pooches
LINDA.CLARKE
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Mady Bensdorp has abigheart
for dogs.
All dogs,but especially for
her rescue dogs Dusty and Cas.
The 21­year­oldAshburton
woman has canines at home, at
her work for theDog House
and has just started adog
training business, Dusty Dingo
Dog Training.
Shethinksthere might be a
few dogs bought during covid
lockdown that are nowintheir
teens and needing to learn
some manners.
Madyhas learned plenty of
skills herself as amember of
the MidCanterbury Dog
TrainingCluband hastaught
Dusty andCas tricks,agility
and obedience that sees her
travel around the South Island
to dog shows.
Sheisacertified canine
coach, dog trainer and
instructor.
Sheand Dustywere also
among the top 10 dogs selected
to take part in TVNZ’s Dog
Almighty show, currently on
air.
Madyadopted Dusty five
years ago; she is alab­staffy
mix andwas abandoned with
the rest of her litter in a
cardboard box.
The pair have aspecial
connection and Mady says
Dusty hashelped her through
depressionand anxiety.
The toll of travellingweekly
byair to filmDog Almighty and
the stress of learning new
tricks was too much for Dusty
and Madywithdrewher from
Dog trainer Mady Bensdorp with canine buddies Dusty (left) and Cas.
the show.
She says it stoppedbeing fun
for Dusty.
Fun is the key ingredient for
all herdog work and herdogs
respond to rewards. Dusty
likes doggo treats, Cas likes
treats andtoys. They both
enjoy plenty of patting.
Mady’sbackyard has a
fenced off area for practice. In
agility competitions, dogs take
on jumps and tunnels in an
obstacle course that shows off
their special bond.
They compete for funand
placings are abonus.
Dusty and Cas arenot the
only dogs in thefamily
household ­Cavalier King
Charlesspaniels Gracie,
Steven and Ziggy also vie for
attention.
Madysays choosing adog
requires researchasbreeds
have different character traits.
Someare high energy andlike
to work. Some aremore
relaxed.
Her newdogtraining
business is abouthelping dogs
and their ownerslearn some
basic mannersand prevent
forming bad habits.
Awell­trained dog is a
pleasure to be around.
Lake Hood sections snapped up
Interest is high in Lake Hood’s
new subdivision, with 14 of 40
newly­available sections
already sold or under offer.
The island subdivision, stage
14, will be accessed by abridge
in the lake extension.
ReMax is now the master
agent for section sales at the
lake and spokesman Scott
Parkin said titles for the new
area should be available in
eight or nine months.
He said acombination of
covid, low interest rates and
people looking to buy holiday
homes or rentals had boosted
interest in Lake Hood.
Some people were returning
from overseas while others in
Auckland and Christchurch
were seeking abetter quality
of life.
Mr Parkin said the ability to
work remotely was
encouraging many to consider
provincial havens like the
lake.
Man­made Lake Hood and
surrounding aquatic park
opened in 2011, after 14 years
of planning and development.
The lake has since been
extended and residential
subdivisions, many with lake
or canal frontages, progressed
over the years.
Sections in stage 14 range in
size from 845 to 1565 square
metres. A1042 square metre
plot has been advertised at
$299,000.
The sections will serviced by
town water and waste systems
and fibre internet connections.
IN BRIEF
TYPHOON FUNDS
The MidCanterbury Filipino
community is raisingfunds for
family back home in thePhilippines
forcedfrom their homes because of
typhoons. Afundraiser garage sale
is being held at the sportshall on
Tancred StreetonSaturday
December 5, 10am until 4pm.
Money raised will help buy food,
hygienekits and housing materials
that are so desperately needed.
CHRISTMAS TREES
The MethvenLionsare selling real
Christmas trees from the Mallin
MethvenonSaturday, December
12, from10amuntil 12.30pm.
Income goes back into community
causes.
FESTIVE FOREST
Those who appreciate agoodlooking
Christmas tree will be
delighted at theAshburton County
Lions Club’sfestive forest eventat
the Ashburton Trust EventCentre.
The Christmas trees are assembled
and judged todayand rest homes
and schools areinvited to view
them.The treesare open for public
viewing on Fridayand Saturday.
There is entertainment on Friday
eveningfrom 6.30pm until 8pmand
Santa is in his grotto on Friday from
3.30pm until5pm andonSaturday
from 11amuntil 2pm.
DOMAIN TOILETS
Repairstothe recently vandalised
toilets nearthe playgroundinthe
Ashburton Domainhavebeen
mostly completed.Two of the four
cubicles have been reopened with
the other two awaiting installationof
minor fittings. Oneofthe cubicles
was damagedinadeliberately-lit
fire.
SANTA HUNT
The Ashburton Museumwill host its
popularSanta huntonDecember
16. Anothernew guest, Santa’s
Helper, willalso be found resting up
at the museum. Lots of bigand little
Santa huntersare expected on the
nightand during Decemberand
January.
BIG GATHERING
The Ashburton College Year11and
12 prizegivingwas one of the biggest
single events to be held at the EA
Networks Centre using the
concertina seating; about 1050
people attended. The trial was
successful and the event has already
been repeat booked for 2021.

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NEWS
8 Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
Drink sober, drive safe message
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The message is stark and clear in this
summer’s holiday season campaign from
Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug
Service (Acads) ­drive sober and drive safe
because drinking and driving equals a
deadly cocktail.
The 29th Community Alcohol Action
Project was launched last week and has the
support of Alcohol Accord members and
others in the community.
Alarge billboard on SH1 near the Graham
Street turn off will go up in the coming
weeks and will share the campaign
messages.
Other signs will go up around Ashburton
and key rings and designated driver nonalcoholic
loyalty cards will be given out. The
Regent Cinema will feature the evocative
campaign poster on the big screen.
The poster lists the ingredients and
consequences of drink driving.
They include anip of prison time, one cup
of wreckage, two buckets of tears from loved
ones and 3/4 cup of crushed ribs. There is
also amloffamily leaving, acup of loss of
loved ones and 1/2 cup of blood splatter.
Acads public health alcohol regulatory
officer Sue Newton said the campaign was
intended to be hard hitting.
It was about getting people to think about
how they and their families were getting
home this holiday season and how they were
going to stay safe.
With Christmas functions and postharvest
celebrations lined up, people
needed to plan ahead.
People needed to look after their mates,
be responsible and take alcohol impairment
seriously, she said.
‘‘Local statistics show us that in the last
five years alcohol impairment has played a
Acad’s Sue Newton,left, and Andrae Goldwith the new summerholiday season campaign
poster.
part in 39 percent of all death and serious
injury crashes in the Ashburton district.
‘‘The police continue to process people
with excess breath alcohol, and these
people are driving on the roads in our
community alongside you, me and our
families.’’
Mrs Newton said statistics provided by
Ashburton council road safety co­ordinator
Martin Lo identified youngermen and
women in the 20­30age bracketasthose
featuring in vehicle crashesinvolving
alcohol.
They were the target audience thisyear.
Acads manager ChrisClark saidmessages
from the local drink drive campaigns over
the last three decades had helpedre­educate
people and change previous bad habits.
‘‘We havecome along way and young
people have improved their habits.
‘‘Thereismore awareness,more
acceptance, but we’re not thereyet.’’
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The Ashburton
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sets forBig Little Theatre
Company’s (BLTC)
summer drama school in
early January.
Thegardens willbethe
backdrop of acrime scene,
whilethe court room will
be the place that aims to
see justicedone.
Thereare still afew
places available at the
summer school, which will
be aweekofcrime solving
fun,says BLTC director
JackieHeffernan.
Roles at the summer
school include journalists
and TV presenters
reporting on the crime,
forensic scientists,
photographers,spies and
witnesses.
Therewill also be a
residentHercule Poirot,
SherlockHolmes and Miss
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January 15.
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
Nights of Lights
festival is ahit
LastSaturday, Christmas arrived
in townatour fourthannual
LightUpthe Night event in
Baring SquareEast andbyall
reports, it was afantastic night
for all involved.
Theevent, which thisyear was
presented by Tru­Line Civilhas
continuedtogrow yearonyear.
Lastweek’s Light Up the Night
was the biggest yet with more
than 4000 people gatheringinthe
Square for Christmascarols,
performances and the lighting of
the giant Christmastree.
Theperformances from the
Christchurch City Chorus, Life
Dance Academy, CCCSamoa
AshburtonChoir and young
singer William Johnston were a
realstandoutthat hadthe crowd
singing along to somegreat
festive favourites.
We wereincredibly pleased to
again be offering free tickets into
theSanta gift giveaways which
saw 15 people of all agestaking
homesomething special.
The prizes ranged from kids
bikesand scooters,tobarbeques,
headphones and gaming
consoles andthey were made
possible thankstoapartnership
between theCouncil and several
generous localbusinesses.
Therewas certainly alot of
anticipation in theair as
everyone clutchedtheirtickets
while Santaread out the winning
numbers from the giveaway draw
every half­hour!
Tonight at 6pm,there is
anothergreat event happening
9
in the AshburtonCBD whereyou
can get someofyour Christmas
shoppingdone.
Buskers Night,presented by
the AshburtonCourieristhe
second eventinthe month­long
NightsofLights festival.
Head into Ashburton this
eveningtosee live performances
aroundthe CBD where several
retailerswill be open late.
Participating businesses and
information about theartists
whowill be sharingtheirtalents
is available on the Nights Of
Lights website.
Wrappingupthe lastofthe
events willbeMovieNight,
presented by MoreFMon
December11whichwill be
happening in Baring Square
East.
This year, thereare two short
filmsbeforethe mainfeature,
ThePolarExpress.
I’dlike to thankeveryonewho
has madethese greatNights of
Lights events possibleand for
helping to deliver some holiday
fun for our community.
You can learnall aboutthe
freeactivities at nightsoflights.
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Salmon run starts
Beginner’s luck paid
off for Vicky Van Der
Zwet (right) when she
caught her first ever
salmon near the
Rakaia River mouth
at the weekend.
Vicky caught the
perfectly
conditioned fish in
the lagoon near the
mouth on Saturday
night.
The jack weighed
in at 8.10kg, with a
length of 810mm.
There have been afew salmon
sighted in the lower Rakaia
River recently and Fish and
Game say it's great to see these
early salmon have fed well at sea
and are in great condition.
With more and more Kiwis
travelling around
New Zealand this
summer, the
opportunity is there
for more people to
buy afishing licence
and try abit of
salmon fishing.
The big South
Island East Coast
rivers of the
Waimakariri, Rakaia,
Rangitata and
Waitaki have long
been the focus of
annual pilgrimages
for many anglers chasing the
sleek silver bullets called
salmon.
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31 2021, and anglers are allowed
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their aerobatic skills at the weekend. The annual South Island
aerobatic championships were held, with organisers opting to shift
from the busier air space at Blenheim. The Ashburton airport venue
was given the thumbs up.
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
FROST, Allan John: On
November 28, 2020.
Peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital surrounded by his
loving family, aged 78 years.
Much loved husband of
Adrienne, father and fatherin-law
ofMichael and Janine,
and Craig and Justine. Much
loved grandfather of Nathan,
David, Daemyn, and Kambel.
Proud owner of George and
Sid. Many thanks to the staff
of Ward 1, AshburtonHospital
for their compassionate care
of Allan. Messages to the
Frost Family, P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. In lieu of
flowers donations to St John
would be appreciated and
may beleft atthe service. A
service to celebrate Allan’s
lifewill be held at our chapel,
cnr East and Cox Street,
Ashburton, on Wednesday
2nd December 2020,
commencing at 1.30pm.
Followed bycremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
FROST, Allan John: On
November 28, 2020.
Peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital. Dearly loved eldest
son of Bess and Jim (both
deceased) and brother and
brother-in-law ofRobin and
Janet (Christchurch), Kevin
and Shirley,Roger (deceased)
and Wendy and Tim
Protheroe. Also loved uncle
of all his nieces and nephews.
FROST, Allan John: On
November 28, 2020.
Peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital. Loved son-in-law
of Colin and Anne Campbell
(both deceased). Loved
brother-in-law of John
(deceased) and Rhonda,
Graham (deceased), Janet
(deceased) Eric and Zena
Armstrong, and Robyn and
Pete. Loved uncle of his
nieces and nephews.
IRVINE, Colleen Mary:
On November 30, 2020.
Peacefully at Terrace
View Retirement Village,
Ashburton. Aged 88 years.
Much loved wife of Bob.
Loved mother and mother in
law ofRoss and Penny, Barry
and Jennifer, and Murray and
Kylie. Loving gran ofAlana,
Tom, Darren, Nicole, Emily,
and Maisie and great gran to
Chloe, and Emma. Messages
to the Irvine family c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At
Colleen’s request a private
cremation has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
IRVING, Joeanne Helen
(Joe) -OnNovember 30, 2020.
Suddenly but peacefully at
Christchurch Hospital. Aged
58 years. Much loved mum
of Chris and Katie, and Billy.
Treasured nana of Emily, and
Ryan. Loved daughter ofthe
late Colleen and loved sister
of Paulette, Tony, Trevor, and
the late Mark, Tracey, and
Patrick. Messages to the
Irving family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740.
At Joe’s
request aprivate cremation
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
McNALLY, Pauline Ann:
On November 27, 2020.
At Christchurch Hospital,
aged 79 years. Dearly loved
daughter ofthe late Len and
Betty. Loved sister and sister
in law of Jennifer and Bob
Brasell,and Janet and the late
Bruce McNally. Loved auntie
of Roger, Sandra, Sarah, and
Bethany and their families.
Messages to the McNally
family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. A private
cremation has been held.
WADDELL, Philippa Margaret,
on November 22, 2020,
passed away peacefully at
home with her family at her
side, aged 61 years. Dearly
loved wife ofStuart. Much
loved mother and motherin-law
ofAmanda and Rob,
Tomand Belinda, Sarah, Kate,
and James, and a special
Nan-nan of George, Harriet,
and Olivia. Messages to the
Waddell family c/- POBox
472, Ashburton 7740. In
accordance with Philippa’s
wishes aprivate funeral has
been held.
Supporting thecommunity
96 Tancred Street, Ashburton.
Phone 307 8317
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
WADDELL, Philippa Margaret:
In Loving Memoryofour Nannan.
We’ll always remember
that special smile, that caring
heart, the warm cuddles
in your chair. Welove you
forever Nan-nan. Forever in
our hearts,you will stay. Love
George,and Harriet.
WARD, Phyllis Mary (Mary):
Passed away peacefully
at Coldstream Lifecare
on November 18, 2020,
surrounded by her loving
family. Aged91years. Dearly
loved wife ofthe late Lester.
Much loved mother and
mother-in-law ofDavid and
Vicki, Jennifer and Lindsay
Stoddart, Malcolm and
Dale, and Lesley. Loved and
loving Grandma of Amy
and Jess, Alana, Dylan, Ryan
and Mitchell, Robbie, Louise
and Angus.
Special greatgrandma
to Henderson
and Fletcher, Harriet and
Matilda, and Beck. The family
would like to express their
heartfelt thanks to the staff of
Coldstream Lifecare for their
care and support of Mary
over the past nine years and
fortheir supportofthe family
during Mary’s last few days.
Messages to the Ward family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. Aservice tocelebrate
Mary’s life will be held at St
Stephen’s Anglican Church,
Park Street, Ashburton
on Tuesday 8 December,
commencing at 2.30pm.
Followed by interment at
the Ashburton New Lawn
Cemetery. For anyone
wishing to view the service
live online, go to www.
patersonsfunerals.co.nz,
Funeral Notices, and click on
Mary’s noticefor the link.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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NEWS
10 Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
Hospice Mid Canterbury’s Belinda Brand holds the new defibrillator
given by Red Cross Ashburton’s Donna Hitchcox, Sheila Graham and
Jan Dowie.
New defibmachine
donated to hospice
HospiceMid Canterbury has
been given a$5500 defibrillator
by Red Cross Ashburton.
The new machine was
couriered up fromTimaru
yesterday by DonnaHitchcox,
who gavehospice volunteer
services managerBelinda Brand
arun­down on its workings.
AshburtonRed Cross president
Sheila Graham and Jan Dowie
were there for the handover too.
Sheila said the branchdonated
two defibrillators ayear to local
groupsand thehospice wasgood
recipient;the defibrillatorcan be
usedbystaff and visitors, and
community members who live
nearby.
Donna said acommunity the
size of Ashburton needed 15 or
more defibrillators, which are
usedtorestart someone’s heart
when they stop breathing. This
could be the result of aheart
attack(most likely),drowning or
suffocation.
She said peopleshould not be
fearfulabout using a
defibrillator.Assoon as it is
opened, the machine gives
instructions on how to use it and
how to check the patient’s
symptoms.
‘‘It talkstoyou.You justhaveto
followinstructions.’’
Donna said aheart attack
victim had up to 80 per cent
survival chanceifamachine was
used, compared to three per cent
without.
There wasnoway to incorrectly
shock someoneand themachine
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She said it wasagood ideafor
people to knowwhere there
nearest defibrillator was and the
informationwas accessed
throughanapp AEDlocations.
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thankstothe generosity of
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Altrusa literacy committee
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Support, SalvationAmy and
St VincentDePaul.
Thebooks will go into
hampers andgiven to
familiesoverthe next couple
of weeks. They have been
givenbymembersand also
via bookarama.
With avariety of donated
children’s books are (from
left) Lois Burridge from
Altrusa, Catherine Harris
from the Salvation Army
and Fay Wilson also from
Altrusa.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 36
3December 2020
DeputyPrincipal Message
Students’End-of-School-Year
The end of the year does now seem to be
approaching fast as NCEA external examinations
have four more days togoand then students
wait untilmid-Januaryfor their results.
The Year 13 students have had their last days
of being taught inthe classroom at Ashburton
College and arenow finishing exams.
We have celebrated their academic successes at
our Year 13 Graduation Ceremony and are now
about to say our final farewells at the Graduation Dinner to be held
this Sunday evening at the Hotel Ashburton. They then leave the wellknown,
familiar, secure school environment and begin to make their
wayinother communities,and through arange of ventures.
2021Incoming Students
As the Year 13 students leave, another group -our new Year 9intake
for2021-have had their ‘New Entrants’morning at College as astartof
their transition to entering secondary schooling at Ashburton College.
270 Year 8students were at College forthe morning,asoutlined further
through this newsletter,tofamiliarise themselves with the campus,staff
and peers from other schools in the community.
Year 10 Students as Seniors
TheYear 10 students areenjoying being the ‘seniors ‘ofthe College with
the Year 11,12 and 13 students on exam leave. At the time of writing
this article they, along with the Year 9group, were due to have the
excitementofparticipating in the ‘Get OutThere’ (GOT)Day on Tuesday.
These activities will be reported oninour next newsletter. Students
were scheduled to spend the day partaking in activities selected from
acomprehensivelist,including Fishing,Zipline,Paintball,Escape Room,
Surfing and Adrenalin Forest,toname afew.
Junior School Prize-givings
Prize-givings forourYear 10 students take placethis afternoon at 1:30pm
and Year 9students tomorrow at11:00am in the College Auditorium,
offering another time to reflect and celebrate on the successes of our
students.
The exceptional achievements in sport and cultural arenas highlight
the wealth of talent atAshburton College, along with the academic
successes that reflect the determination, tenacity, persistence and
commitmenttohardworkbyour students over the year.
Appreciation
Iwould like to take this opportunity tothank parents and caregivers
for their support over the year -whether it is ensuring their child is to
College on time, inthe correct uniform; encouraging homework tobe
completed or revising fortests/examinations; or supporting them to be
at practices and/or extra-curricular events in and out of College. All of
this supports the saying ‘Ittakesacommunitytoraise achild’.
TheYear of 2020
As we are all aware, 2020 has certainly been a challenging and
concerning year and,upon listening to the worldnews, Iamgrateful to
liveinthe South Island of New Zealand.
It willbeholiday time soon foranumber of us and Iwish youand your
families,wherever they areinthe world, arestful, safeand healthybreak
and averyHappyChristmas.
Helen Shore-Taylor
DeputyPrincipal •TumuakiTuarua
Staff -Farewells
Theend of aschool year is oftenatime of staff farewells and,again, this
year we farewell valued staff members with areal acknowledgement
of their contributions to our students, staff, College and community.
While alwayssorrytofarewell staff each, naturally,goeswith our best
wishes fortheirfutureopportunities.
James Aulsford
James has been with us at College forfour years,initially as AssistantHead
of Faculty Science and latterly asHead of Faculty Science. James has been
an active contributor to the College, anenthusiast for and promoter of
Science, and his speciality area ofBiology. Students are well-engaged in
his classes and, similarly, heisaproponent ofcollegial co-operation and
positiverelationships.
Outside of the classroom, but relatedtostudentrelationships and behaviour,
he has also been joint staff leader of the project tostrengthen the AshColl
Way Values across the College. This has been undertaken in conjunction
with an active student committee leading changes and continuing to
further promote the Values of Pride -Manawa Whakahi; Quality -Ako Pai;
and Respect–Whakaute.
James has givenasignificantamount of time andenergy to his role and his
inputs have been valued and will be missed,asheceases theChristchurch
to Ashburton and return trip daily commute, to uplift his new position at
CashmereHigh School.
Mary-Anne Evers
Palmerston North’s gain is Ashburton College’s loss. Teacher of English,
Mary-Anne Evers is described by her English Faculty asthe consummate
professional, recognised and acknowledged since her arrival atCollege
three years ago.
Known for her preparation, meticulous and consistent approach to her
lessons, Mary-Anne constantly strives to draw the academic best out of
Staff -Farewells
students,inher quiet,unassuming but deliberate andfocussed manner.She
is well-prepared for the classroom and armed with outstanding resources,
oftenofher owncreation, to meet the needs of the learners.
Mary-Anne brought aninsightful voice toFaculty conversations, often
accompanied by awry sense of humour! Her insight into curriculum and
practicehas provided awelcome perspectivetothe discussion, always with
the learner at the heartofthe conversation.
Mary-Anne has also provided asimilar approach to her pastoral role as a
Junior School Dean, giving innumerable hours to supportthe well-being of
students. Inline with this she also prepared and published the AshColl Way
Handbook,for use by staff.
Jack Hanrahan
Jack Hanrahan, a former NASDA (National Academy of Singing and
Dramatic Art) and AshburtonCollege student, returned to us twoyears ago
as abeginning teacher in the subjects of Drama and Dance. Many students
already had knowledge of Jack,havingseen him perform in LesMisérables
the previous year at the Isaac TheatreRoyal in Christchurch.
Jack is recognised as having a‘can do’ attitude and he quickly formed a
positive rapport with students, added to by using new and interesting
material in his classes and alwaysstriving to keep current.
Rather naturally he has avast knowledge of theatre technologies which
made him avery popular and valuable member of the Arts Faculty. He
spearheaded, and re-established, the College’s entries into the Sheilah
Winn Shakespeare Competition and was avalued member of the school
productionteam.
Complementing the Drama Department well, his absence will be noticed
and missed, asheheads to the city ofAuckland, as aTeacher of Drama at
Hobsonville Point Secondary School.
Stacie Lilley
Stacie has been at College for the past two years, arriving as abeginning
teacher, but having trained subsequent to a research science career.
Stacie has been highly regarded by her Faculty asaneffective classroom
practitioner; committed to, respectful of, and interested in students and
their progress; and ateacher who took everyopportunitytofurtherdevelop
her skills,manyofwhich were established to ahigh level.
TheScienceFacultyalsoappreciatedher organisational skills,dataanalysis
capabilities,and her open mind and supportiveapproach. Rather naturally
her scientific research background brought much value to the role of
teaching.
Stacie will be much missed byher colleagues, but is wished well for her
new position at Cashmere High School, and the extra time created bynot
commuting from Christchurch and return.
Emma Neal
Emma has been described as areal trooper, having spent her first year of
teaching in afixed-term ArtDepartmentposition, including NCEA levels,in
whatwas an extraordinaryyear.
With Emma, the well-being of those around her is central towho she is,
resulting in her successfully forging relationships with students across
the board. Emma was able toencourage reluctant artists and extend the
talented. Her professional style of teaching meant students had rolemodelled
to them highly effective painting, photography and design skills
which produced quality, andsome exceptional results.
Emma has been appreciated for her willingness to contribute tothe wider
work of the College, including some good photography from College
events,and fordoing all she can to supportstudentneeds at AshColl.
Emma's new school, Hastings Girls’High School, isdescribed as gaining a
truly valuable member to their staff,one who will be sorely missed at ours,
by both colleagues and students.
Andrew Young
Andrew came to College this year, tothe Science Faculty, with awealth
of experience inInternational Education. Appreciated has been his calm,
measured approach –and particularly in a new school and Faculty during
ayear disrupted by COVID-19. He is described as having successfully risen
to the various challenges of anew educational environment, and its high
requirements.
At this stage Andrew is leaving teaching to follow opportunities to
contributetoenvironmental matters and,although this is described as aloss
to teaching,heiswished well forthe impacts he can make in thatsphere.
Facultymembers have very much enjoyedworking with him.
Sophie Noreen
Sophie joined the English and Social Sciences Faculties at the end of April
this year, inafixed-term role, and quickly established herself as areliable
and conscientious teacher.Sophie has aquiet and calm manner and made a
pointofestablishing positiverelationships with the students.She broughta
wealth of language expertise to College, having previously been teaching in
international schools.Sophie’s ability to adapt to and engage with the New
Zealand curriculum is also something forwhich she wastobecommended.
Her willingness to engage with students positively was always with aview
of seeing them achievetheir best outcomes.
Information
AshburtonCollege HolidayOfficeHours
Please notethatthe College Office will be open
until Thursday10December 2020
and is re-openingonMonday25January 2021.
Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday,
to 4:00pm on Fridays.
Information
AshburtonCollege
BoardofTrustees
Mid-Term Parent Election 2020
Voting Papers
Voting papers,with candidates’ statements
have been posted to all eligible voters.
Do takethisopportunitytohaveyour sayastowho is electedto
AshburtonCollege’s BoardofTrustees.
Reminder:VOTINGCLOSES TOMORROW AT
4:00PMFRIDAY 04 DECEMBER 2020.
Our Board encourages early return of voting papers -toreturn
these youcan:
• Hand-deliver to AshburtonCollegeinone of the following ways: Inthe
envelope provided,not in an envelope,oranenvelope addressed to The
Returning Officer, AshburtonCollege –
by 4:00pm on Friday04December 2020.
• Email to the Returning Officer: ts@ashcoll.school.nz -
by 4:00pm on Friday04December 2020.
• Post in the envelope provided, or in another envelope, to The
Returning Officer, Ashburton College Board ofTrustees, POBox 204,
Ashburton7740, New Zealand (Freepost 185140).
Twovoting formsmay be returned in the same envelope.
Note, if posting: Your vote MUST be received by the Returning
Officer no later than five days after the date of the election (by/
on Wednesday 09December). Try topost as early as possible as
New Zealand Post has reduced postal delivery days insome areas.
Sheena Tyrrell
Returning Officer
Events
Successful NewEntrantsDay Held
This annual morning of introduction to Collegefor next year’s incoming Year
9students washeld on the morning of Friday22November,when it wasour
pleasure towelcome approximately 270 new students on to the campus,
from 8:45am–12:30pm.
On this day the Year 8students experience ataste ofwhat itwill belike
to be an AshColl student. The day started with awelcome in the College
Auditorium.
Students were divided up into sample ‘Ako’ classes having, firstly, half an
hour of Ako time, followed byaperiod of either Phys Ed or Science, which
was repeated and
reversed following
interval. A second
half hour Ako time
followed before
returning to the
Auditorium for the
farewell.
(Pictured right):
Aclass with
Head of Science
James Aulsford.
The day encompassed meeting and greeting, timetables for each student,
new entrantinformation packs,a‘getting-to-know-you’writing task,the allimportanttour
of the Collegeand outlining the standards and expectations
of the College.
Head of Junior School Carolyn Clough indicated the students were a
great group who engaged very well on the day. In addition, as part ofour
transition programme,smallergroups have beeninCollege foramininew
entrants’familiarisation.
(Pictured below): Year 8students undertaking aScience experiment while
others enjoyedPhysEdactivities.

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Events
AshburtonCollege Supporters’Function
Held at College on Tuesday 24 November, this annual event again
highlightedthe level of communityvoluntarysupport accorded our school,
enablingasignificant range of opportunities forour students.
Newly-elected Student Representative to the Board of Trustees
GemmaTaylor spoke on behalf of the studentbody,notingamongst other
points, that even with 2020 being ayear full of challenges, 285 invitations
still went out. That being 285 individuals and businesses who made a
commitmenttothestudentsofAshburtonCollege this year.
Gemma continued, saying that the examples of the areas gaining from
contributions were hugely wide-ranging, some of which were sports
coaching and managing; Gateway and Trades Academy Work Experience
employers; shared morning tea businesses; judging; umpiring and
refereeing; technical crew support; funding programmes; scholarships
and many others. Also acknowledged was the
Ashburton College Alumni who have been
very supportive ofour College, with funding
for various programmes, and scholarships.
Thanked also were those who supported the
Year 13 Executive Committee flagpole legacy
project.
Emphasised was the appreciation that
whenever a student succeeds; family,
communityand opportunitieshavesupported
their achievements.
Concluding her speech on behalf ofthe Board
of Trustees, College management, students
and staff, Gemma thanked everyone for all
they have done for our College this year, saying that the commitment to
the students of Ashburton College isgreatly appreciated, with students
extremely grateful forthe doors this supporthas opened.
In summaryGemmasaid that‘this function as athank youisthe least we can
do to showour appreciation to all of you’.
Congratulations
Programming 4Girls
On Tuesday17November,six Year 10 girlswenttoUniversityofCanterbury
to participate in anationwide Programming 4Girls Competition.
Teacher of Mathematics Liz Cabout said that this was aproblem-solving
competition where the answers had to be found using the Python
programming language, which is an interpreted, high-level and generalpurpose
programming language. The aim is to help programmers write
clear, logical code forsmall and large-scaleprojects.
Results
Twenty seven teams took part, competing in pairs, and our students
finishedwith Erin Murray and Orpah Sildoin11thplace, Isabel Wall and
Tayla Wikiterain13th place and Maddy Soal and Alexia Wilson in 19th
place.
Liz said that these were greatresults as programming with Python wasnew
to our girls. They had completed abasic online course prior to attending
the competition, had two hours practice on the university system on the
morning of the competition and then the competition began at12noon,
fortwo hours. These, therefore,weregoodoutcomes.
(Pictured below, clockwise from topleft): TheAshColl pairingsofAlexiaWilson
and MaddySoal;Tayla Wikitera and Isabel Wall; OrpahSildoand Erin Murray.
Congratulations
2020 CanterburySecondarySchools’
Year 9and 10 Tennis Championships
Held in Christchurch lastTuesday andWednesday four College students
were involved in thisSinglesand Doubles championship.
(Picturedleft,
lefttoright):
Collegeplayers
Angel Spooner,
Holly-Jayne Feutz,
Ollie Bubb and
Eddie Galbraith.
Team Manager Claire Bubb said that the swirling and gusty wind did not
provide ideal conditions at Christchurch’sWilding Park, but did nothing to
dampen the enthusiasm and energy of our fantastic junior team.
Claire said that all players were great representatives of our College and
were apleasuretotakeaway.
Results were –
Holly-Jayne Feutz (pictured
right) competed in the main
draw of the Year 9 Girls’ Singles
and Doubles. As third seed in
the Singles draw she defeated
the eighth seed in the semifinals
to then play-off in the
final against the number one
seed, Tatum Falck. This resulted
in awin to Tatum.
In the Doubles, Holly-Jayne
and her tennis partner, Angel
Spooner, also won through
to the final where they were
beatenbynumber1seeds,Tatum Falckand LauraPowley.
Angel also competedinthe main draw of the Year 9Girls’Singles, where she
wonher firstround,but was then knockedout by Holly-Jayne.
Ollie Bubb competed in the main draw of the Year 10 Boys’ Singles and
Doubles. In the Singles,whereOllie wasseededatnumber three, he played
and lost to the number one seed in the semi finals, but then went on to
claim the 3rdv4th play-off,for thirdplace against George Brakenridge.
In the Doubles draw,where Ollie partnered with EddieGalbraith, theywon
the quarter-final, but were knocked out in the semis bythe number one
seeds
Eddie also competed in Division 2 for the Year 10 Boys’ Singles, winning his
first game,but subsequently beatenbythe number one seed.
Aoraki Region Junior Students’
TournamentWeek
An innovation this year wasthe introduction of the above tournament,
held from 16-20November.
College teams took part in Tennis, Touch Rugby, Smallbore Rifle
Shooting, Hockey, Volleyball and Beach Net. Additionally onoffer
were the Caroline Bay Relays, Football 6s Festival, Lawn Bowls and
Badminton.
Word has it that this successful foray islikely to be carried forward as
part ofthe Aoraki Region’s fixtures. Meanwhile this year, although
there wereresults,the emphasis wasabout participation and fun.
AorakiSecondarySchools’JuniorTennisChampionship
Played on Monday16November in Timaru the eventwas divided into three
sections, being Boys’ Championships (eight teams), Girls’ Championships
(three teams) and Boys’Festival of fiveteams.
Team members for the day were -(pictured below, back row left to right):
Eddie Galbraith, Logan Williams, Ollie Bubb, Tyler Leonard (Manager),
TomRosevear,Sam Kingsbury.
(Front row,lefttoright): Angel Spooner,Holly-Jayne Feutz, Jack Ellis.
Results included –
OllieBubb andEddie Galbraith placing thirdinthe Boys’Championships.
In the finalroundthey were drawnagainstteam mates TomRosevear and
Logan Williams.
Holly-Jayne Feutz and Angel Spooner placed at the top of Girls’
Championship group, while Sam Kingsbury and Jack Ellis competed in
the Festival Section.
Darion Gray, College’s Sports Co-ordinator, said the day started offvery
warm and, with the wind picking upafter lunch, this proved challenging,
adding to the mix of the day. However, there was still agood calibre of
tennis on display,and theyall had a‘super day’.
Year 12 studentTyler Leonard was very supportiveasthe Team Manager,
stepping up well intothe role.
(Pictured above, left toright): Winning players with their certificates –
Holly-Jane Feutz and Angel Spooner (first place); and Ollie Bubb and
Eddie Galbraith (thirdplace).
2nd Placing at Aoraki Touch Tournament
This tournament event was played onTuesday 17November, with Coach
Vaughan Matheson saying the boys played very well throughout the day
and displayedthe AshColl Values both on and off the field.
Team members were - Jackson Adcock, Brodie Burrowes,
WilliamFifita,EddieGalbraith,FletcherHobbs,OliverHobbs,SonnyMcMillan,
Henry Thomas, Talatau Touli and David Tugaga; with staff members
Vaughan Matheson and GenevieveKirwanasCoaches.
Results whichled to their second placing,were –
Threewins,one draw and aloss –being: winsagainst St Kevin’s College (3-
1), Timaru Boys’High School Pink (2-1) and Mackenzie College (8-0).
Their drawn game was against Timaru Boys’High School Hostel (4-4), and
their loss wasagainst WaitakiBoys’High School (2-1).
Aoraki SecondarySchools’Junior Hockey
Six-Aside Festival
ThreeAshColl teams,two girlsand one boys,took partinthis Festival event
day, hosted by South CanterburyHockey on Wednesday18November,with
Hannah Young and Darion Gray as Coach and Manager.
Twenty teams in total participated, seven in the boys and mixed sections
and six in the girls.
In line with the ‘taking part’ approach, the event, hosted by South
Canterbury, was a‘hockeyexperience’,havingfun and no winners recorded.
Teams each included two non-registered players on the field during play,
resulting in fortyseven students experiencing anew sport.
The fields were half size, with boards on the perimeter allowing for
uninterrupted and fast play. Darion said that itwas great tosee our nonhockey
players in amongst the action and scoring goals. The day proved
very popular with all who attended, and big numbers are anticipated for
2021.
(Pictured above, left toright): the AshColl Boys’ team of Nick Kershaw,
Lachie Jemmett, Hamish O’Reilly, HenryThomas, Sonny McMillan, Fletcher
Hobbs,Tom Rosevear,Eddie Galbraith.
Players forming the twogirls’teams were -Laura Cameron, Lily Davidson,
Leah Doig, Holly-Jayne Feutz, Alia Forrester, Maria Lawn, Emma Lill,
Zeahn Otene, Olivia Pearce, Jessie Pitney, Sam Roberts, Maddy Soal,
LauraWalsh,Sarah Wilson.

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Congratulations
SmallboreRifleShooting
Having strong shooters, Ashburton College was able to field two teams to
this competition, held on Wednesday18November.
Team members were –
AngryBirds: Bree Greer, CharlotteMcKenzie, Claudia Cudmoreand
Jack Jones.
FunkyPhoenix’s: Jack McIntosh, Madi Tourle,Sama Sooialo and
Tāne Moore.
Stephen Millichamp and BryanHunterwerethe Coach/Manager team.
Winners at Aoraki SecondarySchools’Junior Volleyball
Four Ashburton College teams took part inthis event, held at the
Aoraki Sports Park in Timaru onThursday 19November. Although
held during the Junior Sports Tournament week, this event was an
actual competition event.Traditionally thereisasenior students volleyball
competition in Term Twoannually,but this wascancelled due to COVID.
Junior students arealways scheduled fortheir tournamenttowards the end
of the year,hence this one being slotted into the week.
The College teams had taken their build-up to this tournament seriously,
practising two to three times a week after school. Team rapport was strong,
with positive but vocal encouragement, and apparently the roof was lifted
off when the Girls’and Boys’Ateams wonand the Boys’Bteam wasplaced
3rd! Staff member Jayne Cornelius said many games were tight and hardfought.
Junior Boys’BTeam
(Year 9players):
(Pictured left,
back row,lefttoright)
Beaver Touli,
Wilson Aitofele-Arona,
Patrizio Novello,
RedictTeves,
Kaia Kereopa.
(Front row,lefttoright): Samuel Fangai’uiha, Latham Brown, Fauea Suione,
RiverFuluasou. Coach wasYear12studentIsileli Ula.
Results
Girls’Teams
1st placing to AshburtonCollege ATeam: Girls’ Division One
TheATeam’s pool wins came from consistent2-0 wins over each of Roncalli
College B, Timaru Girls’ High School Year 9, Mt Hutt College Red and
St Kevin’s College.
(Pictured above,back row, lefttoright): Jack McIntosh, Charlotte McKenzie,
Jack Jones,Claudia Cudmore.
(Front row, lefttoright): Sama Sooialo,Tāne Moore, Madi Tourle,BreeGreer.
This was afirst for the inclusion of Smallbore Rifle Shooting, with just
Ashburtonand Mt Hutt Colleges entering the competition, with twoteams
andone team respectively.Contributingtothis wasthe factthatthe indoor
shooting season has finished, plus being adifficult year overall. These
numbers areexpectedtogrowinthe future.
However Darion Gray, Sports Co-ordinator, said it was fantastic to see so
many quality junior shooters competing together, boding very positively
forfutureSmallbore competition at AshburtonCollege.
It is important to note that some of these students are ‘tyros’ (first
year competitors in this sport), and the remainder are still relatively
inexperienced. Considering this,the results were very encouraging,and the
students can be very happy with their effort. The event was held in great
fun, with all students enjoying their day.
There were great individual performances from the team members, and
improvements across the three rounds.
Results were –
As this was afestival event, the two AshColl teams were mixed age, grade
and experience, alphabetically via first name!
Teams were made up of four shooters,with the best three scores counting in
each of the three rounds.Each round consisted of a10-shot match,meaning
atotal out of 300.30 per round,with the final total from 900.90.
Results were exceedingly close between all three teams each round.
At the end of the first round –
• The Funky Phoenix’s led on280.06 due to great consistent scoring from
the team, with Tāne Moore leading the way with 95.04. Mt Hutt scored
277.07 in this round.
• The AngryBirds concluded this round on 275.06.
Ashuffle in results occurred after Round 2, which saw the first and only
‘possible’score of 100.03 shot by AngryBirdCharlotte McKenzie, which
helped their team total to 555.14 to draw equal with the FunkyPhoenix’s on
555.10, who both trailed Mt Hutt with 558.14.
The final round saw ups and downs with total scores, and the win, to
Mt Hutt (842.25), from the Angry Birds (835.21), and the Funky Phoenix’s
(831.14).
Thetop cumulativescorers for the FunkyPhoenix’s were Jack McIntosh
and Madi Tourle, and forthe AngryBirds,Charlotte McKenzie.
Aoraki BeachNet 2020
Aperfect day emerged weather-wise for this event, held on the sand at
Caroline Bay, Timaru,onFriday20November.
(Pictured left, left toright): The AshColl Girls’team ofHannah Joyce, Lucy
Marshall, Nevaeh Green-Thompson, Lorraine Paterson, Briar Clark,
Hannah Digby, Sara Sheppard, Sophie Gibson.
BeachNet wasanew sporttomany. With no set positions or thirds,players
can move around as required, and pass the ball for aslong adistance as
they can. Diving on the ball is also allowed, and encouraged! Players can
pass from the sand or stand in their positions beforepassing the ball.
There are five players on the ‘court’ from each team, with two allowed in
the goal squareatany one time.
Teamswere –
Junior Girls’ ATeam (Year 10 players): (Pictured above, back row, left
to right): Cecillia Vaaelua, Sera Ula, Ashlein Lyttle, Ripena Umaga Vaeila,
Edelma Kelsall. (Front row, left toright): Denise Jerao, Rere Strickland,
Sifala Sagaga. Coach wasYear 12 studentSamantha Jerao.
Junior Girls’ BTeam(Year 9
players): (Pictured left,
back row,lefttoright):
LauraMihailescuBogdan,
Shimee Araguas,
Tafu Aiono Falealili,
Angel Spooner.
Selaima Loloma.
(Front row,lefttoright):
Jamila Jimenez,
ZariJimenez, Siasini Satui, Coach wasYear12studentPenina Vaaelua.
Junior Boys’ATeam (Year 10 players): (Pictured below,back row,leftto
right): Richmond Eclipse,Lauina Arona, David Tugaga, Paulo Kamoe.
(Front row,lefttoright): SteveTerekia, Talatau Touli, Jim Reyes, Nick Taojo.
Coach wasYear 12 studentSam Rakthong.
The AshColl Girls, with the rules firmly read and understood on the
journey down, took to BeachNet like ducks to water, Sports Co-ordinator
Darion Gray advised.
Tenteams undertook this Festival Grade Competition, run with the purpose
of ‘having ago’ without competition pressure, withthe structureofthe day
determined by the number of schools and entries.
(Pictured above): Team member Lorraine Paterson in action.
As with the other sports, this day was also reported asafun day all-round
and,totop it off,apaddle in the sea provided relief forsorefeet.
Final game (pictured above): this was against Waitaki Girls’ High School,
which Ashburton College took out, with their consistent score of the
tournament(2-0)!
The Ashburton College Girls’ B Team finished in 6th place after finishing
third in Pool B, and then playing off for 5th v 6th against Roncalli College B,
which they lost 2-0.
Boys’Teams
1st placing to AshburtonCollege ATeam: Boys’Division One
Playing in Pool B, the A Team had pool round wins over St Kevin’s
College (2-0), WaitakiBoys’High School Black (2-0).
3rdplacing to AshburtonCollege BTeam:Boys’ Division One
The BTeam played inPool Aand had pool round wins over Mt Hutt
College (2-0), Roncalli College (2-0), WaitakiBoys’HighSchool Red(2-1).
Semi-Finals
Semi-final play saw Ashburton College Bwin over St Kevin’s College (2-0)
and AshburtonCollege Awin over WaitakiBoys’Red (2-1).
Final
This broughtawin to AshburtonCollege AoverStKevin’s College (2-0).
Appreciation
Appreciation is given toYear 11 students Pedro Collins, Ricky Fuluasou
and Iolama Iolama; and Year 12 student Sinifoni Hala for their consistent
Volleyball help throughout the year.
Coming Events
December
03 Year 10 Prize-giving, today 1:30pm, and final day for Year 10
students
04 Year 9Prize-giving, tomorrow 11:00am, and final day for Year 9
students
06 Year 13 Graduation Dinner,Hotel Ashburton, 7:00pm
09 NCEA exams finish
11-13 New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Track, Field and Road
Championships
Term Dates2021 –
Term One Thursday04February (Years 9and 13)
Friday05February (Years 10 and 12)
Tuesday09February (Year 11) -Friday16April
Term Two Monday03May -Friday09July
Term Three Monday26July -Friday01October
Term Four Monday18October -Thursday28October (Year 13)
-Tuesday02November (Years 11/12)
-Thursday09December (Year 10)
-Friday10December (Year 9)
Some KeyEarly-Year Dates
January
27-29 Year 13 Leadership Camp (for confirmed students),
Mt HuttRetreat
28-29 Peer SupportTraining, selectedYear12students.
28, 29, 01 Feb Course Confirmation. ForselectedYear 12 and 13 students
only,byappointment.
February
02-03 Teacher Only Days
04 Year 9and 13 students' firstday
05 Year 10 and 12 students' first day
08 Waitangi Dayobserved, public holiday
09 Year 11 students' firstday
Pōwhiri, 11:30am

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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
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Academy gets obstacle course
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
A$12,000 obstaclecourse built out of
kindness is helping build fitness and
confidence at theMid Canterbury Boxing
Academy.
Theacademyhasnearly 100 youngsters
on its books and whileonly someare
training to box in the ring, therest are
conquering the obstacle course, and
growing their brains, bodies and
confidence in the process.
Thenew obstacle course is thework of
members of the Ashburton RotaryClub,
whovisited recently to see the
equipment in use.
Academy manager Eion Johnson said
thecourse was built to challenge young
people between 9and 25 years. It was
also designedtobefun.
Theacademyruns classesafter school
during the weekfocusingonfitness, fun
andmentorship; apassport to success
sets eight values to aspire to.
‘‘The obstacle coursehas offered new
challenges to training forthe boys. It is
exciting and an impressivestructure for
them to useintrainingaswedevelop
different strengths and muscle groups.’’
Eion said someof thechallenges were
similar to those on the television show
Ninja Warrior.
Therewere hoops designed to test
upperbody strength andaropewalk that
tested corestrength and balance. The
course also includedhugetractortyres, a
spider’s web of nylon ropes and awarp
wall, whichisasteep ply ramp theboys
try to scale to thetop.
‘‘Some of the nine­year­oldscan’t
complete thewhole course, but it gives
them thevision to see whatthey can do in
thefuture.’’
The obstacle course is only for useby
academy members and wasdesigned by
head coach andyouth mentorCornelius
Grobler.
Rotary spokesperson Walter vander
Kley said the club was asked 18 months
Manu Hay­King tackles the swinging rings at the boxing academy’s new obstacle
course.
ago to consider helping build the course,
which is in Tinwald near the Ashburton
NewLife church.
The club applied for somefunds and
contributedsome of their own,plus
manpower and machinery to makeit
happen.
Walter saidthe academy’s valuesbased
programme was asuccess.
‘‘They have 97 kids attending and tied
in with that is mentoring work. Fifteen
per cent of them go on to box
competitively, but theyall do the
training.’’
WaltersaidRotarians spent about six
months planning and had done alot of
work beforelast Christmas. Then covid
interrupted progress until recently.
He said the club had alot of older
members, so it was greattheycouldbe
aligned to such agood programme
helpingyouth.
Legionnaires’ case in Ashburton
One caseofLegionnaires’
disease wasreported in
Ashburtoninthe week ending
November 27, according to the
Canterbury District Health
Board.
It follows arun of casesof
the disease thisyearand
gardeners are urged to take
care withpotting mixand
compost. Legionella bacteria
live in moist organic matter
andpeople can catch the
disease by inhalingairborne
droplets or particles.
Last year there were39
hospitalisations from
Legionnaires’ in Canterbury
andmedical officerofhealth
Dr Ramon Pink said the
disease is aform of
pneumonia.
“Gardeners are at
particularly highrisk of
catching Legionnaires'
disease as the bacteria thrive
in bagsofpottingmix and
compost,” he said.
In Canterbury there is
typicallyaspikeincases in
earlyNovember thatcan be
attributedtothe increased
gardening activity over
Labour weekend.
Theillness may be mild but
can sometimesbefatal. It is
morecommon in older
people.
Symptoms can include dry
coughing, high fever, chills,
shortness of breath,muscle
aches, headaches and
diarrhoea.Ifyou havethese
symptoms, you should contact
yourgeneral practice team
right awayfor advice and let
themknow you if havebeen
handling potting mix or
compost.
Gardeners should wear a
mask and glovesand work in
well­ventilated areas.
IN BRIEF
CO­OP AWARD
EA Networks has receivedthe
Enduring ServiceAward at the
Cooperative Business NewZealand
(CBNZ) annual awards.
Heldatthe Christchurch Transitional
Cathedral, the awardcelebrates 25
years in business for the electricity
network company.
“EANetworks is unique in that is it
theonlyco-operative among New
Zealand’s 27 electricity distribution
businesses.
“Aswell asdeveloping amodern
electricity network,EANetworkshas
provided multiple furtherbenefits to its
community overthe yearsincluding
supplying fibre opticconnections,
undergrounding power lines on state
highways, andcornerstone investment
in an industry transforming start-up
irrigationscheme,” saidCBNZ chief
executive RozHenry.
The annualawardsrecognise
outstanding leadership and success
within the co-operative business
sector.
COUNCIL FUNDS
Ashburton District Council had $72
million of external debt at the end of
October, compared with $60matthe
end of September.
Internal debt is currentlyaround $6m
and has beenreducedover the lastfew
months.
Externaldebt will fund ongoing
capitalprojects andaheavy
programme of work.
More external loans willberaised
during the year to fund projects.
As at the end of September,council
had a$15m term deposit paying arate
of 1.46per centfor 269 days and
maturingonMay 17,2021.
Council’sfixedinterestportfolioat
the endofSeptember hadanominal
valueof$2m andmarket valueof
$2,153,237.
Its shares in anumber of businesses
including ACL ($4.5m)and Eastfield
Investments ($1.765m) total$7.842m.
MT HUTT WINS
Mt Hutt has takenout the title of New
Zealand’s best ski resort for the sixth
yearinarow.
Votesare castbyindustry
professionalsand the public in arange
of categories at the World Ski awards,
including bestresorts,hotels,chalets
and tour operators.
Mt Hutt wasupagainst 10 otherNew
Zealandskifields for the award, but
onceagain topped them all.
The 2020 year was achallenging
season at Mt Hutt becauseofcovid, but
skifield numbers were still good.
Mt Hutt isset to get NewZealand’s
first8-seater chairlift –the Nor’west
Express. Thenew chairlift will replace
the currentquad chairand is expected
to be openfor the startofthe next ski
season.
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
17
Mayor goes for spin on new Hinds track
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Rain did not stopHinds School
pupils and community from
celebrating their student­led
biketrack opening lastweek
with ashared lunch,anofficial
ribbon cutting by mayor Neil
Brownand an afternoon of
riding.
Between rain showersMr
Browneven took aspinaround
the track on abicycle lentto
himbystudent Emily Wilson.
The620­metretrackweaves
around the unused exterior of
the school grounds.
Senior pupils Islabelle
Taylor and ShikaylaBlair led
the formalities, thanking those
in attendence, which also
included district councillor
Stuart Wilson,business
representatives andmembers
of theschool community.
Hinds Lions andDistricts’
RonFerriman andMalcolm
Read were alsopresentand
gave thepupils a$2500
donation towardthe track
fundraising.
The girls werethankful for
the support received to helpget
the student­ledbike track up
andrunning and made special
thankstoparent Kate
Moorhead for her guidance
with approaching people for
sponsorship.
Thetrack had aprice tag of
around $20,000.
They also read out the names
of the businesses, individuals
and families who were gold,
silver and bronze level
sponsors.
Theproject had the
experience of bike track
engineerCam Bisset,who
helped tweak and polishthe
children’s original design ideas
into a3Dmodel.
Therural school wasmostly
surrounded by 100km roading
zones, so many of the pupils did
not have safe areas to ride a
bike. Andwith State Highway 1
runningthrough the middle of
the town, bikingtoschoolfor
many was not ideal.
After aschool wheelsday, the
pupils put together acase
study, made aclay tabletop
model of their design ideas and
got their fundraising project
under way.Otherfundraisers
included iceblock sales,
sausagessizzles,hosting an
adventure race andselling preloved
clothing.
There were still wooden
features to be added over the
school holidays,but once
completed the trackwillhave
berms, asee saw,triple jumps
and apump track.
Thechildren are also looking
to haveashippingcontainer on
site to store spare bikesthat
childrenwithout bikes can use.
Thecontainer will include a
small workshop where
children, using parentsor bike
shop owners, canbetaught
basic repairs and maintenance
on thebikes.
At theofficial opening, the
whole school gotachance to
either bring their own bikes,or
scooters, andhelmets to use on
the track, or could jump on a
Pedalmaniabike for abit of fun
with an assortmentofbikes.
Above: Asmiling Ashburton
mayor Neil Brown takes aspin
on the Hinds School bike track
and is followed by pupils from
the school.
Ashburton Borough School teacher John Hooper in traditional Papua New Guinea cultural attire with
pupils, from left, Finn Patterson, Brady Leadley, Ethan Kingan (Rockets futsal team members), Andrei
Co (Filipino), Katie Chamberlain (ballet) and Zulye Waaka (Maori/All Black).
Cultural focus at
Borough School
Multi­culturaldiversity was
celebrated with activities and
language at Ashburton
BoroughSchoollastweek.
Itsaw pupilsand teachers
dress up in traditional ­and not
so traditional ­clothingthat
representedtheirculture,
sportsteamorhobby.
It wasafun day to celebrate
thediversity within the school.
There was alsoachanceto
learnsome skills with classes
pairing up with abuddy class
to do cultural­basedactivities,
helped by willing andable
whanau.
Aswellasamulti­cultural
assemblypresented
bilingually in Englishand
Tagalog (a language of the
Philippines) at the Sinclair
Centre,with aperformanceby
the St JosephSchool’s Filipino
dance group.
In the pastthe annualevent
has alsoinvolved asharedpotlucklunch
with dishesfrom
aroundthe world brought into
classes to sample butthisdid
not happen yeardue tocovid
precautions.
The school has adiverse
range of pupilsfrom around
the world, includingfrom the
Philippines, Pasifika
countries, China,India,South
Africa,South America,Egypt
and countries on the European
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Scouts enjoy camp weekend
Water sliding, archery and
paper plane crafting were
among the activities done by
cubs and keas from the
Ashburton scout group
during their annual
Christmas camp at Mania­
O­Roto Scout Park last
weekend.
The 26 children got to
spend Saturday night
“camping” indoors at the
den.
And, under the leadership
of Julie Hollings and the
team of adult leaders, spent
the camp having fun as it
was their last camping
activity on the term
calendar.
There was also plenty of
games, songs and stories as
well as plenty of smores
(warm marshmellow
sandwiched between two
chocolate biscuits).
The New Life Church has once again passed on Buckets of Blessings to the Ashburton service centre of Presbyterian Support
ahead of Christmas. Some 38 buckets filled to the brim with treats, personal and practical food items have been given.
Presbyterian Support will offer the buckets to families who use its services. Pictured: Presbyterian Support area manager Suz
Hutchinson (left) and Caitlin Reid from the New Life Church with the impressive Buckets of Blessings.
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Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
Eye kept
on water
quality
of lakes
19
Water scientists are continuingto
keepaclose eye on the water quality
of lakesinthe Ashburtonhigh country,
with the DepartmentofConservation
and private landowners working to
identifycauses of contamination.
DOCisthe largestland manager in
the area, butwater quality in thelakes
has continued to declineeven with
stockout of the picture.
Environment Canterbury’s Leo
Feitje said waterqualityinLakes
Heron,Camp,Clearwater, Emily,
Emma, Denny and the Maorilakes had
beenmonitoredfor the past 10 years. A
TLI index measured nitrogen,
phosphorusand chloryphill.
Lake Heron’s TLIhad gonefrom
2.91 in 2016 to 3.57 thisyear. It hada
target of 3.
Otherlakes hadalso shownarise in
the TLIindex.
Mr Feitje said it was atrend that
Ecanand landowners wanted to
reverse.
He said alot of landhad transferred
from highcountry station toDOC in
the past decades butthe absence of
stockhad notchanged thetrend. All
land­owners wereengagedand
committed to improvingoutcomesfor
the lakes.
Samplingishelping build abig
picture of what is going on in the
basin; areportonthe area’s
groundwater hadbeen called for.
LandownerKerryHarmer said
therewere no wellsinthe area so the
quality of groundwaterwas not known.
Shesaid farmers were deeply
passionate about the lakes and
working with Ecan stafftosee what
they hadtowork on or do differently.
Mr Feitje said staffwanted to walk
the lakes area to see actualterrain
rather than from maps.
The area had an interesting glacial
history andgravel thatheld nutrients.
The lakesinthe basinare mostly
shallow and provide habitat for
waterfowl,especially thecrested
grebeand NewZealandscaup. They
are alsopopular for fishing and duck
hunting.
Arecent report said most lakeswere
in amoderate ecological condition.
The land around the lakesis
nutrient sensitiveand requires
specific management, including
managingorreducing nutrient loads.
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New drivers rewarded
The first graduates of the
district’s Community Driver
MentorProgramme have been
recognised andcongratulated
at aceremony in Ashburton.
The ceremony celebrated
the journey and success of the
trainee driversand alsotheir
volunteer driver mentors.
Some 18 driverspassed
their restricted licenceand
two obtained their full
licence, with athird settosit
it soon.
The driving programme
operates under the South
Island Regional DriverHUB
initiative and is fundedbythe
ProvincialGrowth Fund.Itis
supported byNZTAand New
Zealand Police andsponsored
by Proactive DriveTrust and
Stadium Cars.
Ashburton Community
DriverMentor Programmecoordinator
Heather Daly
welcomed guests at the
graduation ceremony and
Ashburtondeputy mayor Liz
McMillan andPeter Anderson
from Proactive DriveTrust
presented certificates to
traineesand mentors.
Drivers spoke aboutthe
impactthe programme hadon
buildingconfidence and
helpingthem obtain their
licence.
Some said having alicence
had helped them find
employment.
Ashburton Salvation Army
manager majorMike
Allwright was one of the
driver mentors and said he
had enjoyed helpingout.
The former truck driver,
Community Driver Mentor Programme graduate Tyrone King
receives his certificate from Ashburton deputy mayor Liz
McMillan.
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who has been drivingfor more
than 40 years, said it had been
nice to give back.
‘‘I’ve taught around20
people to drive over theyears
andit’s agood feeling to see a
nervouslearnerprogress into
acompetentdriver.
‘‘It is nerveracking and
stressful to sit atest, but if you
spend time withsomeone you
can help build or re­build
their drivingskills and
confidence.’’
Mr Allwright took his
trainee driver out for drives
over a10­week period.
The driver programme
familiarised driverswithsafe
driving habits, gavethem
driving practice and prepared
them forthe practical test.
For more informationabout
theCommunityDriverMentor
Programme contactHeather
Daly on 021 927 370oremail to
heather.daly@salvationarmy.
org.nz.
Rakaia brigade’s
skills praised
The Rakaia VolunteerFire
Brigade has beenrecognisedfor
its life­saving skills.
The brigade attendsnumerous
seriousaccidents on State
Highway 1between Dunsandel
and Dromore and the volunteer
unit wasgiven acommunity
serviceaward by theRoad
Traffic Accident Trauma
Charitable Trust.
Founder Sarah Dean said the
awards honoured outstanding
people who demonstrated aduty
of care, commitment and
courage.
Work at two crashes of
significance was recounted at
the awards.
On June 21at4.39am the
Rakaia brigadeattendeda
multiple­injury, near fatal crash
on the main road throughRakaia
where they were able to locate
alleight occupants of amotor
vehicle, somehad been ejected
in thecrash.
Brigade volunteers provided
medical attention for arangeof
injuries, two of which werelife
threatening, prior to ambulance
staff arriving at thescene.
Senior constable Aaron Tapp,
of the Canterburyseriouscrash
unit, nominated the brigadefor
the community serviceaward.
He said their work had abig
influenceonthe outcome for
each victim.
“It is no doubt their swift and
immediate actions of providing
firstaid at the road crashsite
saved their lives.’’
In 2016, the Rakaiabrigade
attended aseriouscrash where
the driver of acar suffered a
traumatic amputationofhis left
arm.
Rakaia chief Tyrone Burrowes
The brigadewas ableto
stabilise the male prior to the
arrivalofthe Canterbury West
CoastAir Rescue Trust.Onthis
occasion medical personnelon
the helicoptercommented that
their actions saved his life.
In2016 the brigade voluntarily
soughtsponsorshipand
fundraised to obtain apurposebuilt
first response vehicle
which has enhancedtheir
capability to attendoff road
trauma incidents without
committing their front line
rescuetender. They can attend
vehicle crashes andmedicalcall
outs simultaneously if required.
“While we certainly do not
volunteer for the accolades,we
are flattered to receive this
award,’’ saidbrigade chief
Tyrone Burrowes. ‘‘We are
passionate aboutRakaia andare
always here to answer the call
wheneverour pagers go off. Iam
immensely proud of ourcrewand
the work that they do, and Iknow
our localcommunity are as well.’’
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Summer plea to
drive sober, safe
We are all in this together.
This is the 29th year ACADS
has undertaken their community
action on alcohol summer
campaign to raise awareness of
safety issues around drink
driving. We work with partner
services to re­inforce messaging
from previous projects to reduce
alcohol related crashes and
injury in the Ashburton district.
Statistics provided by Martin
Lo, Ashburton District Council
road safety co­ordinator, clearly
identified the audience to be
targeting this year: Younger men
and women in the 20­30 year age
bracket are featuring in vehicle
crashes involving alcohol.
The seasonal nature of work
pressures in rural communities
shows up with November and
February featuring with the
combination of alcohol and
fatigue from the long hours
people work and socialise
adding to the risk on our roads.
For the last five years alcohol
has played apart in 39 per cent
of all death and serious injury
crashes in the Ashburton
district.
Ashburton District Council,
Police, licensed premises, St
John and community services
partner with ACADS to
contribute to the campaign in a
variety of ways and part of this
process is to remind people to
make informed choices.
First to take notice of how
much alcohol they are drinking
and the effect it has on
themselves and others, and
second to plan ahead to get home
safely.
Community organisations,
schools and workplaces can help
by developing alcohol policy and
providing water and other
options to alcohol at events.
Why? Alcohol is adepressant
that affects concentration and
co­ordination, slowing reaction
times and affecting responses to
situations, adding to the danger
of undertaking activities such as
driving, working or sport.
We all have apart to play to
keeping ourselves and our
families safe on our roads this
summer.
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Lights on at Baring Square
Christmasmusic filled theair in
downtown Ashburton on Saturday for
the annual Lightupthe Night.
Thousands of peoplegathered to
celebrate the lightingofthe town’s
Christmastree, in the grounds of
BaringSquare East, by the town
clock.The tree wasadorned with
decorations ahead of theevening. It
was litbydeputymayor Liz
McMillan.
FatherChristmasand two elves
made aspecial appearance aheadof
their busy December period and
there were performances from Life
Dance Academy, Christchurch City
Chorus andthe SamoanChristian
CongregationalChurch Group.
There were alsofood trucks,free
facepainting and gift giveaways
made available througha
partnership between the Ashburton
District Council and local
businesses,before the giant
Christmastree was lit at the end of
the night.
The main sponsor Tru­LineCivil,
who are working on the Ashburton
CBD streetscapecontractor, also had
diggersand trucks on site for kids to
explore.
Christmas festivities continue
tonightwith talented buskers
performing around thetown's central
business districtfrom 6pm through
until 9pm.
Right: Maddie Page of the Ashburton
Youth Council.
Far right: Junior members of the
Ashburton Dance Academy.
Bliss Facepainting's Carmen Lye paints Gracie Peacock, 10, of Ashburton,
during Light up the Night on Saturday.
PHOTOS: TONI WILLIAMS
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21
New speed limits
Ashburton district motoristswill soon see new
speed limit signs around the Ashburton
business estate, Fairton, Mayfield, Methven
Mt Somers and Tinwald.
The Ashburton DistrictCouncil reviewed
speed limits around the district earlier this
yearand changeswill be in force from
December11. Nearly 260submissions were
receivedduring the reviewprocess, with
schools asking for reducedspeeds outside
their gates.
Speedlimits have changed on roads on the
outskirtsofpopulated areas, reflecting urban
growth. Special signs are planned for rural
(60km/h) and urban (40km/h) school zones.
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Ashburtonpeople haveimproved their
recyclinghabits with contamination levels
dropping to 3.45 per centoverOctober.
Council staffcontinuetomonitor 1502
properties (13.3per centofthe wheeliebins
collected) and287 properties are on their
thirdwarning.Bins havebeen removedfrom
76 properties because of repeatedpoor
recycling efforts.
Only hardplasticsnumbered 1, 2and 5can
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changes came in.
Council’s solid waste management team is
currently completing the rooffor the
cardboard bunker at the Ashburton Recovery
Park.The projectwas delayed by covid. A
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22 Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
Abba show on stage
Producers of the
hugely popular tribute
ABBA show are
bringing their
national tour to the
Ashburton Trust
Event Centre on
Sunday.
Covid­19 has
presented challenges
and strict border
closures have
prevented some of the
production’s international support
cast travelling to New Zealand. But
director Johnny Van Grinsven has
found local musicians to fill the
gaps.
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New office complex
open on West Street
Anew $3 millionoffice
complex has opened on West
Street, as theAshburton
districtcontinuesto defy
covid challenges.
Propertydeveloper Dave
Williamsand his company
Tricroft is behind thebuild,
the same people bringing
Kmarttotown.
Theoffice complex was
officially opened last weekby
deputymayor Liz McMillan,
who said newdevelopment in
covid times was inspiring and
good for the district.
Tricroftgeneralmanager
TonyGilbert said it was
another greatbuilding built
by Thompson Engineering,
with help from local subcontractors.
The project had
finished on time, despitefive
weeks of covid lockdown.
It is to be known as Aon
House,with insurance
company Aonthe firsttenant.
Tricroft and planning
consultant David Harford
also occupy one of the four
commercial spaces. One of
the tworemaining is under
offer, with the fourth, awest
street­facingspace,will
available for lease.
Thewhole construction has
been capturedonatimelapse
camera fixed to
Tricroft’s old building
adjacent to thenew one.
Mr Gilbertsaid the
buildinghad acollaborative
vibe, with hot­desksinthe
Tricroft space.
Aonalso has room for hotdeskingstaff,
witharound14
based in the Ashburton
office.
Branch manager Dave
Sutherland said his team,
which movedinfourweeks
ago, was enjoying the space.
Aonjoined the New
Ashburton district deputy mayor Liz McMillan and Tricroft
general manager Tony Gilbert at the official opening of Aon
House.
The newly­opened Aon House.
Zealand market 25 yearsago,
at corporate level. In 2005 it
began an agri presence in the
provinces.
The Ashburtonbuilding is
the last of three moves this
year for the Ashburton
branch, which outgrew
previous space in town then
moved to the old Post Office
buildingwhile their new
office blockwas being built.
Seeing the real Christmas
Which of thesetwo is thereal
Christmas?
There aretwo men who
willsoon be entering the
picture.When Iwas very
youngitcameasashock to
me when my parents triedto
tell me that Father Christmas
was not real.
Otherchildren had tried to
tell me that butIdid not
believe them. But Idid havea
few questions. How could he
fit downour chimneywhen
wehad no chimney?
Whatofthe otherone,
JesusChrist?
Some wouldsay he is
imaginary. Others wouldsay
he wasaperson, maybe a
long­haired hippie whosaida
few interesting things as he
wandered around in the
desert. Is he anymorereal
than Father Christmas?What
isthe evidence?
There is agreatdealof
evidence. Apart from the four
gospels andotherearly
Christian writings, there are
non­Christian writings.
TheRoman historian
Tacituswrote about Jesus.
The Jewishhistorian,
Josephus, borninAD37,
close to thebirthof Jesus,
wroteasfollows:
“Now therewas about this
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
timeaman,Jesus, awise
man,ifit be lawful to call him
aman,for he was adoerof
wonderfulworks–ateacher
of such men as receivethe
truth with pleasure.
‘‘Hedrewovertohim both
manyofthe Jews, andmany
ofthe Gentiles. He wasthe
Christ;and whenPilate, at
thesuggestion of the
principal men among us,had
himcondemnedtothe cross,
those wholoved him at first
didnot forsake him, for he
appearedtothemaliveagain
thethirdday,asthe divine
prophets hadforetold these
andten thousand other
wonderfulthings concerning
him; and the tribe of
Christians so namedafter
him, are not extinct to this
day.” ­Josephus
“Antiquities”XV11163f.
So werethe accounts of
Jesus miscopiedand
corrupted as timewent by?
Themore texts we have and
their closeness tothe original
gives more certainty about
theoriginal.
Thegospelsstandout
amongancient writings. We
have nineor10copies of
Caesar’s“Gallic Wars”, the
oldest written aboutAD900,
950 years after the original.
No seriousscholar doubts its
authenticity.
The New Testament was
writtenbetween AD 40 and
AD 100. We have full
manuscripts of the New
Testament datingfromAD
350,300 yearsafter the
original.
There are thousands of
Greek andLatinmanuscripts
heldinplaces likethe British
museum. Thereiseven a
fragment of John’s gospel
dated aboutAD130 basedon
the style of writing and the
papyri it is writtenon.
So whatdoesthe evidence
suggest? Washeimaginary?
Washejustaman?Was he
delusional?
The evidence suggeststhat
he was andisthe unique son
of God. He is the onewe
followthis Christmas, indeed
all year round. Have agreat
Christmas.
David Hyslopis withthe
Assembly of Godchurch
meetinginthe Hakatere
marae

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Citizens advice bureau opens
The MidCanterbury Citizens
Advice Bureau (CAB) is open
for business after an official
opening and celebration
yesterday.
TheCAB office is based at
Community House Mid
Canterbury and will provide
advice on arange of issues such
as debtmanagement and
welfare benefits, housing,
immigration and asylum,
employment, consumer
complaints and landlord­tenant
disputes.
Theservice will be provided
by trained volunteers and
overseen by co­ordinator Sarah
Clifford.
Mrs Cliffordsaid theopening
followed months of training and
learning by apool of
volunteers.
Those volunteers were now
readytolisten to people with
their questions and would then
research the issues to find
relevantinformation.
‘‘Our aim is to help people
know their rights and empower
them with the optionstotake
the next step,’’ she said.
Some 10 community­minded
volunteers have beentrained to
operate the new CAB office,
which will be open from 10am
until1pm Monday to Friday.
Morevolunteers are
expected to be trained next
year and service operating
hours could increase.
Theopeningofthe new
service was welcomed by
Community House manager
Mid Canterbury Citizens Advice Bureau co­ordinator Sarah Clifford (centre) with the first duty CAB
volunteers Jeff Withington and Rosemary Moore.
JohnDriscoll, who said the lack
of aCAB in townhad been
commentedonsome18years
ago.
He said it was an exciting
time forCommunity House,for
the communityhub and for
Ashburton.
TheMid CanterburyCAB has
be supported with seedfunding
from Ashburton District
Council and and an updateof
the community directory has
received funding from COGS.
The official opening was
attended by Ashburtonmayor
Neil Brown,council staff,
managementfrom CAB
Canterburyand other invited
guests.
Mayor Brown and Citizens
AdviceBureau chief executive
KerryDalton cut acaketomark
the opening.
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Tahr cull
completed
DOC has completed its
planned 2020 Himalayan
tahr control operations
within the tahr feral range,
including the management
unit area of South Rakaia ­
upper Rangitata, that
contains the Cloudy Peak
Range and Two Thumb
Range.
Tahr programme lead,
James Holborow says DOC
hunters and contractors
worked over four months in a
range of alpine
environments and
challenging weather
conditions.
‘‘Between mid­July and
early November, we aerially
controlled 7481 tahr on
public conservation land to
protect alpine eco­systems
from the impacts of high tahr
densities.”
Maps showing where tahr
were controlled as part of
the Tahr Control
Operational Plan for 2020/21
have been uploaded to the
DOC website.
Sightings of identifiable
males located outside of the
national parks management
unit have also been mapped
to help hunters.
“Hunters can head out on
trips this summer on public
conservation land
throughout the feral range
knowing DOC’s control work
for the year is complete,”
said Mr Holborow.

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26 Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
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Festive volunteers
Volunteers will take partinthe annual
Hyundai MidCanterbury Parade on Saturday
and wear oneofthe many costumes available
but more are always sought.
Organiser Carol Johns says volunteers
dressed as clowns and other festive or famous
characters would hand out chips, lollies or
balloons to children, or be part of the
festivities waving to thosealong the route.
It helps to make the parade morefestive to
the manychildren ­and adults ­who come
along to watchthe parade and take part in the
annual event.
If anyoneelse wants to dress­up in one of
around 50 costumes available, they can
contactMrs Johns via the Hyundai Mid
Canterbury Ashburton SantaParade page or
email at johns.mmmm@xtra.co.nz
TheAshburtonArt Gallerywould like to thank all of
our fabulous volunteers fortheir ongoing
supportand hardwork.
If youwould like to join our volunteer team,
come to the Galleryand sayhi!
AshburtonMuseum
Thankstoall the volunteers who help
with operating the museum.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Newpeople arealwayswelcome.
Baring SquareEast.Phone 3083167
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thanks all our volunteers
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• Operations and events staff
• Health shuttle drivers
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• ASB St John in Schools tutor
• Youth leaders,Caring Callers
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• Local supportgroup members
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Ashburton ArtGallery volunteer Linda Petrie in front of the Mount Hutt College students works inspired by artist Philip
Clairmont's TheChair.
Gallery full of fun, vibrancy
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
LindaPetrie loves the artworldand
beingsurroundedbythe artworks, the
people and the vibrancythat radiates
from the creativity on show.
You meet people from anywhere and
everywhere,she says.
She is one of around 20 volunteers
who, alongside paid staff, help keep
the Ashburton Art Gallery ticking
along.
It’s aroleshe has beendoingsince
the galleryopened at its West Street
premises five years ago.
‘‘I love art,’’ Linda says,who is
especiallyfullofpraise for the art
gallery facility, which had abetter
public presencedue to its main road
location.
It’s easy accessand has high
visibility,she says.
‘‘It’s anice thing to be involved in.”
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She is also on thegallery committee.
And although she is not aconventional
artist, Linda likes to express herself
through her clothing; she sewsand
makes bespoke clothingfor herself,
and adaughter.
Her favouritegenre of workswere
abstract pieces or multi­mediaworks
similar to those in the latest exhibiton
show in the foyer by Year 10 students
from Mount Hutt College. The students’
collaborative works, which will be in
the foyerfor the next four months,
were in response to the collectionThe
Chair by New Zealand artistPhilip
Clairmont.
The art gallery also hostedexciting
eventssuch as music recitals and one
act plays,Linda says.
She is on aroster with others doing
volunteerwork three days amonth, for
afew hourseach time.There’s achoice
of what suitsand it’s flexible, she says.
Thanks to all our wonderful
volunteers who are
involved in manyofour
SaferMid Canterbury
projects
Your continued support
helps change lives
44 Cass Street,Ashburton
If interested in learning about our volunteer
opportunities,please contactuson:
Phone 308 1395
or email info@safermidcanterbury.org.nz
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MID CANTERBURY GROUP
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Thank you to
all our valued
volunteers.
New volunteers
always welcome.
Further
enquiries to:
mcriding@outlook.com
or Liz 03 308 0392
2338601
“It’s fun. Ilike the friendliness.(At
theart gallery)people come in because
they want to,”Linda says. There was
also contact with artists, the other
volunteers and staffatthe gallery and
thegeneral public.
Whilethere werefew international
visitors,there were many Kiwis
touring and calling in on their travels.
Theyare looking for things of interest
as theyare travelling New Zealand, she
says.
“I think we’re getting a(good) name
forthe variety of our exhibitions.”
The gallery has the Mount Hutt
exhibitiononinthe foyer fromnow
until April 8, 2021 and along withthe
ceramic talents of DunedinartistBlue
Black (on untilJanuary16), willhave
thetouring exhibition, Thinking
Unfolding,from the Print Councilof
Aotearoa New Zealand opening on
December 9.
Providing
therapeutic riding
rehabilitation and
horse related
activities for
those who may
benefit in the
Mid Canterbury
area. Trained
instructors and
volunteers hold
sessions on
Tuesday and
Thursday,
8:15am -2:30pm
AgeConcern Ashburton acknowledges the
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Allenquiries forwhatisavailablethrough our
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Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
27
Volunteer call
There is always aneed for volunteers in
many areas of thecommunity. They forma
base foundation for many sectors.
Just think about yourinterests and chances
are organisations, sport clubs, or community
groups in those areas are in need of reliable
volunteers who can help them provide their
service.
Either approach those organisations
directly or check out Volunteering Midand
South Canterbury website www.
volunteermatch.org.nz to see which
volunteer role may be best suited for you.
Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury is
based at Community House Mid Canterbury
and has scores of roles in need of filling.
They include social companions, support
people, van drivers, handy people, potato
pickers, catering crew, photographers and
walkers.
Alternatively give Volunteering Mid and
South Canterbury acall on 3081237 and they
can help find avolunteer role that is right for
you.
Liz Quaid is one of the friendly front of house volunteers at Ashburton Museum.
Historyinterestcomesalive
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Liz Quaidvolunteers forthe
AshburtonMuseum.
She startedmore than 12 years ago
because of her interest in history.
She has been on the museum
committee and is oneofthe friendly
faces at the front desk to help people
with their queries.
She has also spent time “out the
back”helping out where needed and
is akeen researcherin her spare
time. In the past Liz hasmade herself
more than familiar with the lives of
many of Ashburton’s past residents.
She hasdone personal research
into Ashburton’s wardead, creating a
database of information, including
photographs, of all Ashburton World
War One soldiers, casualties and
returned soldiers. Her workhas taken
more than adecadeand the project is
only about half finished.
She hasalso researched the people
in the district whodied of flu deaths
in the 1880s,others wholived in
Tuarangi Home from the late1800s up
to 1930s, and othersofthe time who
lived alongthe Ashburtonriverbed.
Therewas quite awee community
along the riverbed, including many
Thankyou to all ourbrilliant and
wonderful volunteers.
Last year ourvolunteers donated hundreds of hours
of driver support,shopping assistance,food parcel
organisationand companionship.Wanttojoin
them? Contact us on 03 2616907 to findout more.
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who did not want to live at Tuarangi,
shesaid.
She has around 60 names of people
who lived there at some time which
warrantedthe health authority of the
day to place ahut along the riverbed
for the men to live in.
❛Liz has made herself
familiar with the lives of
many of Ashburton’s
historical residents.
Liz’s intends theinformation
gathered in her research will
eventually form partofthe Ashburton
Museum’s archive collection.
Liz enjoys volunteeringasaway to
giveback to the community and
connect withpeople in roles where
she has an interest.
She alsovolunteers with the Mid
Canterbury Ridingfor theDisabled,
Save the Children Ashburton and the
Ashburton District Family History
Group.
At the museum she is one of around
20 volunteers rostered to work.
The museum, which hasfree entry,
Community House Mid Canterbury
are pleased to support International
Volunteers Day and welcome
enquiries from people wishing to join
the volunteer bank
Phone 308 1237
44 Cass Street
is openfrom 10am to 4pm, seven days
aweek.
Therehad been more North
Islandersvisiting, and more locals
coming back, Lizsays.
Many had items of interest from
around the district they thought
usefulfor museum archives, and
others werekeentolookaround.
The latestmuseum exhibit, running
alongside their extensive collection
of historical exhibits, was Reel Life of
Ashburton,acollection of brief
historical and varied home movies
from around the district.
It will run throughout the summer.
Thereisalso TheGreat Santa Hunt
whichisoninthe AshburtonMuseum
this month and promises thrilling fun
for kids of all ages.
The launchofthe event is on
Wednesday, December16whenthe
lights of the museum get turned off
andchildrenuse torches brought
from hometofind Santa hiding
aroundthemuseum.
Itruns from 5pmto7pm.
The Santa
hunt continues
during
opening hours
until January
31.
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Learning Centre
At the Cancer Society, we know acancer
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lifeand we areheretohelp youthrough.
If youorsomeone youcareabout has
cancer or if youare interested in
volunteering please contactAnnie.
Cancer Society, MidCanterburyCentre
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Phone 03 307 7691
Ashburton
Learning Centre
Would liketothank all our volunteers
Without your continued support, our centre could not operate
Ourhomely centre givesstudents awarm, friendly,non-judgemental
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Decorations
up at hospice
HospiceMid
Canterbury staff
found theirnew
home hadbeen
decorated by
Christmas elves
when they turned up
forwork thisweek.
The Christmas
decorations werein
place for Sunday’s
openday at the
hospice and courtesy
of elves Janine
Donaldson, Jill
Kircher, Pam
Williams and
Barbara Redmond.
Theorganisation
has just started a
fundraising
campaign to raise
$500,000tobuy its
new home at 70
Havelock Street.
Members of the
public are invitedto
dropinand seehow
hospice helps those
with terminal and
life­limiting
illnesses.
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Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
31
Another arable field day success
Hundreds of people turnedout to
the Foundation for Arable
Research’s (FAR) annualCrops
field day at Chertsey yesterday.
It was touted as Canterbury’s
biggest farming event and was one
of the fewagricultural industry
gatherings to go ahead this year
due to Covid­19.
Therewerearange of speakers
on site including Wakanui farmer
Eric Watson, PGG Wrightson’s
Steve Shorter, and PureOil’s
Keith Gundry as well as FAR’s
own team talking about the latest
research for the future of New
Zealand cropping. The event
which started in 1995 is in its 25th
year.
Farmers and industry
personnel turned out to hear the
speakers cover topics on soil
protection, catch crops, nitrogen
use, about new crop options and to
learn practical ‘how to’ messages
to arable growers.
FARchief executive Dr Alison
Stewart saidthe arable industry’s
importance to Kiwiswas
highlighted this year as Covid­19
lockdowns impacted food
supplies.
“New Zealand’s $2.1 billion
arable industry supplies key
ingredients such as locally grown
grains, which form an important
part of many Kiwi’s diets. The
team at FAR are proud to
Lincoln Agritech's Peter Carey talks at Crops 2020 about catch crops: creating win­wins for farmers and
the environment.
PHOTO: TONI WILLIAMS
recognise the role of the arable
farmers whose efforts fuel our
local economy, particularly in
times of hardship anddisruption
such as those experienced this
year. Crops2020isour chance to
acknowledge and applaud the
resilience of our industry
members,”DrStewart said.
Arable growers around the
country supply grains and seeds
for awide range of bread and
baked produce, beer and oils as
well as providing critical grass
seed and animal feed for the $20
billion livestock industry. While
remaining relatively unknown to
their fellow Kiwis, the 11,500
workers employed in thesector
are global leaders in the
productionofcarrot, radish,
ryegrass and white clover seed as
well as holdingthe world yield
records for both wheat and barley.
“Crops 2020 provides amuchneeded
social and educational
event for our industryafter a
challenging year.‘‘ FAR not only
shared their research findings,
but alsosponsor’s machinery,
cultivar, agrichemical and other
productdemonstrations.
The event was followed by a
celebration dinner to mark FAR’s
quarter century supportingthe
arable industry.
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TEAMWORK
Federated Farmers
and Fish andGame
willworktogether more
closely to identify
areas of collaboration.
The twohave ahistory
of strugglingto
appreciate each
other’s pointofview.
HoweverFeds
president Andrew
Hoggardsaid
discussionswere
under wayleadingthe
way forward to amore
productive
relationship.
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MPI, SFFFutures
Fundand NZ Algae
InnovationsLtd are coinvestingmore
than
half amilliondollars to
assessthe viability of
largescale spirulina
productiongenerally
cultivated in pondsor
natural lakes,
harvested,and dried.
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Cycling
Mid Canterbury
SocialWheelers,
November 25, 10
riders and acool
nightfor riding:
1st Kyle Gray CT
30m 14s, HT 6m, RT
24m 14s F/T; 2nd
Tony WardCT30m
15s, HT 6m, RT 24m
15s 2f/t; 3rd Michael
GallagherCT30m16s,
HT 6m, RT 24m 16s
3f/t; 4th Mark
Summerfield CT 30m
17s, HT 6m, RT 24m
17s 4f/t, 5th Shona
McGrath CT 30m 31s,
HT 2.30m, RT 28m 01;
6th Paul
SummerfieldCT
30m32s, HT 2.30m;
RT 28m 02s;7thNick
GrijnsCT30m 32s,
HT 2.30m, RT 28m
02s; 8th RachelReid
CT.30m32s HT Go,
RT 30m 32s; 9th Nick
Squires CT 30m 59s,
HT Go, RT 30m 59s;
10th Nigel Chatterton
CT. 32m 34s, HT Go,
RT 32m 34s.
Ashburton Golf
Club
November 27
Midlands Seed
SocialTeams
Top Team: Busck
Blockheads 92.5 –
Chris Ralston, Nic
Ralston, MarcGough,
Brian Fauth.
Men: Jobs On 85.5,
One Man Handicap
84, The Young Hitters
84.
Women:Golden
Girls 87.
Mixed:Ruralco 1
81.
Top lady: Emily
Wilson31.
Top man: Marc
Gough 32.
Nearest the Pins:
Fridayplay was
cancelled due to
weather –nonearest
the pins struck.
Twos: Dylan
Stoddart, Brendan
Davidson, Adrian
Hopwood, Greig
Sparrow, Tonee
Hurley, Steven Lee.
Men’s Winnerfor
November20:
Richard Horrell 32.
Waireka Croquet
Club
Interclub
Advanced Grade:
PlayedatAorangi
Monday23
November: Waireka
vs Aorangi:
Singles: Logan
McCorkindale 7vs
Oscar Baird­Gosling
1; Bill Allnutt5vs
Tom Weir 7; Brian
Goodwin 7vsBrian
Maxwell 6; Bev Blair
4vsJanet Skerrett7;
Logan McCorkindale
7vsTom Weir1;Bill
Allnutt 4vsOscar
Baird­Gosling 7;
Brian Goodwin3vs
Janet Skerrett 7; Bev
Blair 5vsBrian
Maxwell 7;
Doubles: Logan
McCorkindale and
Bill Allnutt7vsOscar
Baird­Gosling 2;
Brian Goodwinand
Bev Blair7vsBrian
Maxwell and Janet
Skerrett 7;
Total gameswon:
Waireka 5vsAorangi
5; Totalhoopswon
Waireka 56 vs
Aorangi 51;
Intermediate
Grade:
PlayedatWaireka
24 November:
Waireka Red vs
Geraldine:
Singles: Janice
Murta 2vsChristina
Miller7;Audrey
Leath 5vsKaryn
Close 7; Pat Alston 5
vs Doug Brinsmead 7;
Rod Webb 3vsPeter
McAuliffe 7; Janice
Murta 3vsKaryn
Close 7; Audrey
Leath 7vsChristina
Miller4;Pat Alston 7
vs PeterMcAuliffe 6;
Rob Webb 4vsDoug
Brinsmead7;
Doubles: Janice
Murta and Audrey
Leath 7vsChristina
Millerand Karyn
Close 6; Pat Alston
and Rob Webb 7vs
Doug Brinsmead and
Peter McAuliffe 2;
Total gameswon:
Waireka Red 4vs
Geraldine 6; Total
hoops won: Waireka
Red 50 vs Geraldine
60;
PlayedatAorangi
24 November:
Waireka White vs
Waimate;
Singles: Colin
Lamb 7vsMargaret
Leathwick 6; Phyllis
Reith 5vsLesley
Shortus 7; Eva
Kircher 6vsDale
Munro 7; Judith
Smith 4vsElaine
Ryan 7; Colin Lamb 7
vs Lesley Shortus 0;
Phyllis Reith 7vs
Margaret Leathwick
4; Eva Kircher 7vs
ElaineRyan 6; Judith
Smith 5vsDale
Munro 7;
Doubles: Colin
Lamb and Phyllis
Reith 5vsMargaret
Leathwick and
LesleyShortus 7; Eva
Kircher and Judith
Smith 6vsDale
Munro and Elaine
Ryan 7;
Total gameswon:
Waireka White 4vs
Waimate 6; Total
hoops won: Waireka
White 59 vs Waimate
58;
Primary Grade:
Waireka White won
by default against
Waimate;
PlayedatWest End
Wednesday 25
November: Waireka
Red vs Awamoa
Gardens:
Singles: Joyce
Davis 7vsGraham
Pluck 1; Bev
LePoidevin 5vsKate
Milan 7; Pauline
Scott 7vsBev Pluck2;
Barbara McIntosh 5
vs Pat Gunn 7; Joyce
Davis 3vsKate Milan
78; Bev Lepoidevin 1
vs GrahamPluck 7;
Pauline Scott 4vsPat
Gunn 7; Barbara
McIntosh 7vsBev
Pluck 3;
Doubles: Joyce
Davis and Bev
LePoidevin 7vs
GrahamPluck and
Kate Milan 6; Pauline
Scott and Barbara
McIntosh 7vs
GrahamPluck and
Pat Gunn 5; Total
games won: Waireka
Red 5vsAwamoa
Gardens 5; Total
hoops won: Waireka
Red 53 vs Awamoa
Gardens 52;

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Coastal challenge awinner
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35
The 14thannual
Ruralco Longbeach
Coastal Challenge
was held in perfect
conditionsonSunday
anddrew727 entries.
Organisersare still
working out the final
profits, but similar
participation
numbers last year
resulted in more than
$25,000 been raised
from the event.
The proceedsare
divided equally
between Longbeach
School and Hinds
Lions.
The coastal
challengefeatured
run, walk and bike
challenges forall
ages and started and
finished on thenorth
side of the Hinds
River on Longbeach
Estate.
This year’s event
featured some
enhancements and
changes to course
layouts.
LongbeachCoastal
Challenge marketing
and promotion
spokesperson
Rachael Rickard said
Cyclists ride through shallow water on the
challenge.
PHOTOS: KYLIE EDMOND
the challenge event
had once again been
very well­supported
and well­received by
the community.
Anumberofelite
bike riders had come
along to take part,
althoughregular
participant and top
New Zealandrider
Anton Cooper had not
been abletomakeit
this year.
‘‘It was aclassic day
weather­wise with
soft coastalbreezes
anditwasn’t too hot
for competitors.’’
All aspects of the
day had gone
smoothly andthe
more than 100
volunteers had done
agreat job.
Entrieswere
alreadyopenfor next
year’s race and
bookings hadcome
in, she said.
Anumber of families enjoyed the scenery and
Sunday’s relaxed atmosphere.
The 35km mountain
bike race waswon by
top riderandregular
competitor Ben
Oliver in atime of
1h:17m:11.Hewas
four and halfminutes
ahead of teenager
Jack Turner.
The women’s 35km
race waswon by Amy
Hollamby in
1h:34m:18.
Jack Robertson
won the 23kmbike
race in 1h:02m:17s
and Scarlett Naylor
the women’s racein
1:17m:56s.
James Haslam
was just ahead of
MattWard in the
half marathon
event,recording a
time of 1:32m:42s
and Kelsey Bewley
was the first female
home in 1h:49m:08s.
Shaun Clark won
the 12kmrunin
50m:07s and
Natasha Waddell
was the firsthome
in the women’srace
in 1h:02m:07s.
Runners out on the scenic course at Longbeach.
Ashburton
December
8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
January 20, 21.25, 26, 27, 28
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Mountain biker Ben Oliver races along the
Longbeach coastline in the 35km race that he
went on to win.
PHOTO ANGELA CUSHNIE
Runners take off from the start line in the
12km run event.
PHOTO ANGELA CUSHNIE
Dean’s on his bike at the Levels
Ashburton motorcyclist Dean Watson (34) motors past Terry Vuleta (218) of Christchurch at
the Mike Pero Southern Classic motorcycle races held at Levels International Raceway, Timaru
over the weekend. Watson came 7th in his formula three Pre 1989 category out of 20 riders.
PHOTO JOHN COSGROVE.

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Home course bonus for Ashcoll rowers
Ashburton Collegerowers
enjoyedthe competitionon
homewater at the two­day
Ashburton RowingClub
RegattaatLakeHoodoverthe
weekend.
Theweather played its part
and the two­dayevent ran
smoothly. The regatta was a
relaxed affair and featured
school andclub rowersfrom
Christchurchand Timaru.
Some of the racing included
50 per cent races that enabled
novices to gain precious
experience on the water with
more seasoned rowers.
It was thesecond regattaof
the seasonfor the 25­strong
Ashburton Collegerowing
team,which will step things up
at theOtago Championships
next weekendatLake
Ruataniwha.Lake Hood will
host theCanterbury junior
regattaon February 27 and
school rowers will peak for
Maadi at Karapiro in March.
Ashburton College coxed four rowers (rear from left) Megan Binnie (cox), Sophie Gibson, Coty Cuadrado, Laura Jensen and Isabel Wall
go stroke for stroke with the St Margaret’s boat in this women’s 50 per cent race on Saturday.
LOCAL LISTENING
Tristar
trophy
stays
AshburtonMSA Petanque
Club memberand
Canterbury Black player
Richard Browne in action at
the Tristar event played in
Ashburtonover the weekend.
Browne’sCanterbury team
retained the annual Tristar
trophy, which is played
between Canterbury,
Southern and Wellington
teams.
The Ashburton MSA
Petanque Club will host the
South Island men’s and
women’s triples on
December12and the
Canterbury triple the
following day.
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ASHBURTON
BRIDGE CLUB
Monday evening –November 23, duplicate
N/S 1st Paul Leadley &Debbie Seddon-
Sewell, 2nd Mary Bruce &Colin Clemens, 3rd
Georgina Black &Cath King
E/W 1st Wendy Parr &Bernie Jopson, 2nd
John FRickard &Derek Prebble, 3rd Heather
&Bruce Sim
Tuesday Evening -November 24, Duplicate
N/S 1st Mary Buckland &Trish Downward,
2nd Judith Edmond &Maryke Blignault, 3rd
Perry Jowers &Trevor Coulter
E/W 1st Mike Holdaway &John Fechney,
2nd Rewa Kyle &Maree Moore, 3rd Trish &
Maurice Small
Wednesday Afternoon -November 25
N/S 1st Mary Buckland &Trish Downward,
2nd Peter Wilson &Trevor Coulter, 3rd Beth
McIlraith &Johnny Wright
E/W 1st Peter Downward & Maryke
Blignault, 2nd Val Palmer&Bev Macaulay, 3rd
Perry Jowers &John Irwin
Thursday Evening –November 26, Duplicate
N/S 1st Trish & Peter Downward, 2nd
David Sewell &Debbie Seddon-Sewell, 3rd
Maree Moore &Rewa Kyle
E/W 1st Trish &Maurice Small, 2nd Bev
Turton &Trevor Coulter, 3rd Maryke Blignault
&Leigh Wackrow.
ASHBURTON
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY
President Joy welcomed nine members
and one past member to our November
meeting which was our final meeting for 2020.
We started the afternoon with an enjoyable pot
luck lunch.
With several members away we had a
smaller number of table show entries.
Table show results -Joy Jaine: 8firsts, 5
seconds, 1 third. Pat Tarbotton: 2, 3, 2.
Graham Gunn: 4, 3, 0. Brian Glassey: 5,0,1.
Premier Award: Joy Jaine –Class 20 -1
stem pink rose. Raffles were won by Allan
Johnstone and Maureen Randall.
Members were wished asafe and Happy
Christmas. Next meeting is January 15, at
1.30 pm at Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue,
with guest speaker Judith Crozier from Farmer's
Market.
New members welcome.
ASHBURTON
WOODWORKERS
Twenty members and friends turned up for
the last meeting for the year by president Dave
Strong who outlined the table and stool raffle
and the clubs barbeque. Mention was made of
the two platters, made by members of the club
that were given to the Ashburton College
towards the dux of the school.
Show and Tell
Geoff Brown: walnut bowl, beech platter.
Dave Strong: natural edged ash bowl. Roger
Scammell: jewellery box with a three D
pattern.
Kevin Challis: ash platter. Norm Kershaw:
ash platter. John Smart: an ash copy spindle
for aspinning wheel.
George Spencer: walnut scoop. Merv
Peck: amagnificent large segmented vase,
silver beech &mahogany. Clarrie Brake: kauri
lidded box. Wim Melchers: awavy vessel.
Clarrie Brake and Kevin Challis did a
demonstration using an ornamental lathe on
antler stub inserted into ablock of wood.
This is an intricate and complex system to
create precise patterns requiring concentration
to create those exact circles in the
correct sequence. Thanks to Clarrie and
Kevin. An interesting exercise.
ASHBURTON
WRITERS’ GROUP
The November meeting of the Ashburton
Writers’ Group was held recently. The quotation
was -“Ihave never met astrong person
with an easy past. Be proud of your scars and
that you’re still standing”.
The assignment for the meeting was “A
poem about Unrequited Love”. The poems
were –blue eyes, just afriend, the shearer,
remote and unseen,builder, arms can’t forget,
gorgeous man, paddock filled with sheep,
West Coast day and seduction for him.
The instant exercise by Julie was to write
a story using these three words - orange,
eggs, and bedroom. Members wrote of orange
man, in pain, written list, thick overcoat,
bedroom wallpaper, bedroom walls, frying pan
sizzled, open home, frosty morning, setting
sun, juicy and sweet.
The meeting concluded at 8.30pm.
The December assignment is aChristmas
poem and the January assignment is Fairy
Tale Remix.
MID CANTERBURY
RURAL WOMEN NZ
With the end of the year fast approaching,
thank you to all Rural Women members who
have supported our community in any way
over the past few months. It is humbling to see
you take up these opportunities.
Having attended the RWNZ NationalAGM
and NZI RWNZ Business Awards in Wellington,
it was with great excitement our region 2
was presented with the Lady Blundell Tray
(the most innovative project) for “20k either
way”.
A project first encouraged by Maureen
Maginness to make drivers slow down to 20km
when passing astationary school bus. This is
an ongoing awareness project in our region.
Mid Canterbury RWNZ is entering atree in
the Ashburton County Lions Christmas Festive
Forest.
It would be great if members could visit on
the public viewing days, December 4and 5, at
the event centre and support our tree.
The next Provincial RWNZ meeting ison
Friday, December 11 at 1023 Methven Highway
starting at 10am with acuppa.
Wishing the festive season is joyous and
you get to spend some time with family and
friends and supporting neighbours and those
less fortunate ,then you will surely have a
most merry Christmas and happy new year.
ASHBURTON
BOWLING CLUB
To begin with, some not so recent updates
for our readers to play catch up –Saturday
14th November, the Clubs Saturday rollover
triples: 1st with 17 pts, 9 ends was D
Prendergast, MCampbell, SMaw, and 2nd
with 17pts, 8ends was WLee, MWatson, R
Dakers.
On Saturday, 21st November our In House
Quaich Trophy was agreat success,played in
good weather with agood gathering of Club
members!
And also on 21st November, in the Men’s
Interclub 2/4’s Ashburton beat Lincoln.
On Monday, 23rd the Bowman Cup Ladies
4’s, hosted in our club’s inimitable style by
Diane and her Ladies Committee, was held.
The results, ie the first 5placings were: 1st
Donita Yaxley’s team, 3wins, 19 ends; 2nd
Rachel Davies’ team, 3wins, 17 ends; 3rd Lyn
Richardson’s team 3wins, 16 ends; 4th Jan
Harmon’s team 2wins, 15 ends, and 5th was
Ashburton’s Margaret Eder’s team 2wins, 14
ends. Well done to all the Ladies!
On 25th November, Men’s Interclub 9’s,
Ashburton beat Hampstead.
On 28th November, Men’s Interclub 9’s,
Ashburton beat Oxford 3-0.
At the club’s Saturday rollover triples also
on 28th, there was asmall number as some
members had championship matches to play
and the weather had been atrocious the
previous day.
The results are:- 1st JKewish, RKeeling
3wins, 12 ends and 2nd ABlain, DMurcott 1
win, 1draw, 8ends.
Our Ladies Championship Pairs will continue
from last week, on this coming Tuesday
and Thursday at 9.30 am.
Apologies for the absence of news
recently, the dreaded words “moving house”
are my excuse!
However, on Saturday, 5th December in
the evening, the club will hold its annual
Christmas Dinner in the Club Rooms!
How jolly that will be! Ithink the man in red
might be coming totown as well!
Happy (Xmas) bowling everyone!
ASHBURTON
GOLF CLUB
A great club closing day was held last
Saturday.
ACanadian foursomes was the game of
the day, and leading the way with a very
CLUB NEWS
Ashburton Courier, December 3, 2020
39
impressive 64 was Gordy Crawford and Shane
Beaven.
We had atrophy up for grabs as well, with
the Smallbone trophy going to the wonderful
pairing of Leigh and Murray Wackrow.
The story was that Murray knew they were
well ahead, that is why he decided to miss a
couple of 8 inch putts, to keep the scores
interesting. That is his story and he is sticking
to it.
After results we all got spruced up and
returned to the club for presentation evening.
Alovely meal was put on by the spit roast
company and all the trophies were handed
out.
Big thanks to captains and assistants,
Vicki, Marylin, Terry and Tom for organising.
Patron Bill and President Murray for
handing out the trophies and a wonderful
cameo by Jordy. Well done to all winners.
This Saturday Matt is holding one of his
superb pro shop days, with an International
Stableford, pop down and support the pro and
hopefully grab yourself agreat prize.
Next Saturday the 12th we will be having
the Radius Care Xmas salvers, where, thanks
to our great sponsors, we will have $500 worth
of Xmas cheer up for grabs. This will also be
the first of the Property Brokers shootout
qualifiers. More on those next week.
News from the Midland seeds teams golf,
was aminor hiccup last week in the results. By
all accounts a great score of 32 points by
Richard Horrell was missed in the prizes.
The organising committee apologised, but
aRoyal commission was held to get to the
bottom of this faux pas.
It turns out that it was acold evening and
Lefty was wearing his mittens and was having
trouble counting as his fingers were covered.
The Midland Seeds teams is going from
strength to strength, with over 200 players
playing on Tuesday and Friday. Well done to
everyone involved in running these.
Upcoming,wehave the AGM on Thursday
10th December, get along, listen to what’s
going on and have your say.
Don’t forget, it is your club and your
opinions are always welcome.
Before that on Wednesday the 9th Paddy
would like to have aquick meeting to discuss
next year’s mens interprovincials tournament.
This is now under ayear away and will
come around quickly, Paddy has a list of
things that need to be sorted out, so it would
be great to put some names to the list.
Anyone interested in getting involved in
this tournament, please pop along to the club
at 5.30 next Wednesday.
If you can help but are unable to attend
please let Paddy know. Good golfing everyone.
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CLUB NEWS
Ashburton U3A
It is almost worth living
another thirty years+to see how
predictions of trends actually
happen.
Thismonth’sspeaker,
Distinguished Professor Dr Paul
Spoonley,comes with an
impressive CV including recently
theVice Chancellorfor
Humanitiesand Social Sciences
at MasseyUniversity. He spoke
about how the 1960’s in New
Zealand broughtradicalsocial
change,and we are at the
watershed of anew setof
dynamics; somecovid
influenced, but an upheaval of
society norms.
Wehavethe inverse of the
traditional population pyramid
developing–more people65+
and fewer0­14,which is high in
comparisontoother countries
suchas theUSA. This has many
implications, such as the age of
superannuationand the
workforce to supportthem:the
increasingrole of immigrants
and theirdiversities.
Fertilityratesare declining
withsocial implications of
having justone, or even more
than onechild; more are opting
not to havefamilies, andmothers
are increasingly comparatively
older.There are now more over
40­year­old mothers thanunder
twenties. Life expectancy is
increasing–today’s littlies could
live on averagetotheir 90’splus.
Womenare moreeducatedand
enjoy good jobs.
The Queen once had one
secretary tocongratulate those
over100; shenow has fourteen.
The BabyBoomersare
redefining aging, and are
generallywealthier andmore
active, but still with age­related
poverty.Housingcan take nine
years’ wages when it used to take
one year’s salary.In1970’s the
workingpopulation of 65+ for
superannuationpurposes was
4:1, now itis1:1.1.
Modernfamiliesand
marriagenormshaveshifted
fromthe traditional nuclear
models to amuchgreater
diversity. Today’sschool leavers
must continuetoexpect to be
flexible,skilled,with good work
habitsand innovation, and be
prepared formany career
changes.
Urban growth willcontinue
changing,with maintowns
growing slowly and rural area
declining.Ashburton is “leading
the pack” of main towns.
Auckland will dominate growth.
We willnot again see4million
tourists yearly foraverylong
time. Thereare amillion New
Zealanders currentlyliving
overseas. Growtharound the
use and availability of water
will influencesustainability of
progress. Evolving ownershipof
family farmstodifferent
models,and the agingworkforce
in areas suchastruckdrivers
areotherissues.
Immigrationwillbeasource
of populations andskills,
innovation and use of
international markets. The
coviddisruption of immigration
flows causes huge problems,
with innovations such as
robotics becoming morea
common remedy. Of course,
covid has disrupted economies
globally.The world will
probably not be able to resume
personal air travel as we had
until 2014, andcruises are not
recommended. Airlines such as
Emiratesare now requiring
documentation of covid testing
forany flights. New Zealandhas
themost diverse Parliament in
the world. The shift to afouryear
termseems to be
inevitable. Andofcourse,
changes globally and in New
Zealand happenhourly.
Call for projects
Ministry for Primary Industries
(MPI) is calling for proposals for
projects that will investigate
regenerative farming practices.
Funding forsuccessful
proposals is being made
available through MPI's
Sustainable Food&Fibre
Futures (SFF Futures) coinvestment
fund. Thefund aims
to have projects under way by
mid­2021.
MPI director investment
programmes Steve Penno said
there was increasinginterest
from farmers and thewider
community about regenerative
agriculture practices, but
definitions for regenerative
agriculture could vary
dramatically.
‘‘We're looking to define what
regenerative agriculture means
from aNew Zealandperspective,
and develop asound evidence
base to test and confirm what
works in our soils, climates, and
farming systems.’’
MPI's chief science adviser, Dr
John Roche, said broadly
speaking, MPI saw regenerative
farming as aset of practices that,
in isolationorcollectively, could
see improved outcomes for
productive land,freshwater and
marine environments, climate,
animals, and for the people that
grow andconsumer foodand
fibre products.
‘‘Regenerative agriculture is
not a'one­size­fits­all' activity
with prescribed inputs and
outputs and the farmers I’ve
Dr John Roche.
spoken with do not want it
defined so tightly,’’ Dr Roche
said.
‘‘Some of the practices New
Zealand farmers are already
using could be considered
regenerative.Bydetermining
which farming practices have a
positive impacton
environmental sustainability and
human health and wellbeing in
the NewZealand context, we'll be
able to confidently share these
regenerative practices widely
with farmers.
‘‘Regenerative agriculture also
has the potential to help ourfood
and fibres sectortoproduce
higher value products with even
stronger environmental
credentials.
‘‘Animportantpartofthese
projects will be turningthe
findings into practical
information for farmers, to help
them adopt methods that work.’’
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Moving Toward TheFuture–
MidCanterburySummer SingingSchool
Friday 8January and Saturday 9January 2021, 7-30pm,
All tickets $25 (fees apply)
The Mid-Canterbury Summer Singing School
returns for its 21st Year –Moving toward
the future. Aweek ofmusical theatre tuition
culminating in some fantastic concerts.
The senior and junior groups will bring you
favourites such as Rocketman, Frozen 2, Led
Zepplin, The Jungle Book, Coco, and newer
musicals such as Spring Awakening, ‘Moulin
Rouge’ the Musical and Harriet Tubman.
There is something for everyone at these concerts, suitable for young
and old, afirm favourite on the Mid Canterbury calendar and not to
be missed.
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28th January 2021 7-30pm $25 (fees apply)
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share alove
of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary
guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso
violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed
the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’ back
in the 1930s. Fiona and Connor will play two
45 min sets. Come and enjoy and evening of
beautiful music.
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and Saturday
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12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175
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light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Rd, (behind
PlaceMakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable
for resurrection and restoration,
not wrecking. Anything
considered, dead reg
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.
SPORTING GOODS
FISHING the Canals? Drop
Shot Sinkers; 2g, 4g, 6g,
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each. Phone Grant 027 611
1889
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,
101 Harrison St, Allenton,
Ashburton, will have leek
plants available as of 1st
December. Any enquiries
contact Paul on 027 278
1354. Open 7days.
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December 2020
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308 3195 or 027 531 9103.
81 Elizabeth Street
POTATOES; Ilam Hardys.
New season, freshly dug.
Minimum order 2 1 ⁄2kg,
delivered Friday afternoon
in Ashburton and Tinwald.
Ph 302 7272
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
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SITUATIONS VACANT
Qualified Teacher
We are looking for someone to join our wonderful
team here at the Ashburton Baptist Preschool due
to an increase in capacity!
If you love working with 3to5year old’s,have a
passion for quality education and are wanting to
work within asupportive fun and professional team
get in touch with us today!
Forall enquiries,please email
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by the 24th of December
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Mayfield Transport Ltd has serviced the transport needs offarmers across the Canterbury region for
over 40 years. Mayfield Transport Ltd operates afleet of 20 trucks and under new ownership is
striving to meet the needs of our clients. The transport industry is fast paced and evolving and we are
looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person for our dispatch team.
The successful applicant must have the following qualities and skills:
Enthusiasm for their work and team success
Excellent communication skills with clients and the team
A ‘can do’ attitude
Have knowledge ofthe region, the South Island and the rest of New Zealand
Understand vehicle configurations and capacities
Provide exceptional service to ensure repeat business from new and existing clients
The following attributes are preferred inthis role:
Ability tothink on your feet
Ability to work in afast paced environment
Ahigh level of communication and organizational skills
Be prepared to go the extra mile for client satisfaction
Have apassion for this industry
Mayfield Transport can offer you:
Asupportive team toassist your transition into this role
Challenging and variety inyour work
Good remuneration with awork vehicle provided
Stable established and growing business
If you know you have the above skills and are looking for an opportunity tobepart ofadiverse team
of people, wewould love to hear from you. Ajob description is available on request.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter or write to:
General Manager: Jim Crouchley
Email: jim@mtrans.nz
Post: POBox 151, Geraldine 7956
Enquiries can be made to Jim on027 3078907
Applications close 17 th December 2020. Wereserve the right tofill the position prior to the closing
date.
You must have the right towork in New Zealand to apply for this position. 2337006
PANEL BEATER/COACH BUILDER
Afull time position has become available in our
Panel and Paint shop for apanel beater orcoach
builder.
Theposition requires
• Good work ethics
• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish
• Tobereliable
• The abilitytoworkunsupervised
• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines
• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa
Please send resume and cover letter to
TheGeneral Manager
Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd
PO Box51, Ashburton7740
Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378
Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz
SPRAY PAINTER/PREPPER
Afull time position has become available in our
Panel and Paintshop foraQualified Spray Painter.
Theposition requires
• Good work ethics
• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish
• Tobereliable
• The abilitytoworkunsupervised
• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines
• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa
Please send resume and cover letter to
TheGeneral Manager
Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd
PO Box51, Ashburton7740
Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378
Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
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$27.50
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LPG
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Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
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Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2300293
2316285
COLEMAN Deluxe 14
Shade. Used once, with
extra sides never used.
$300. Ph 021 135 6155
JIGSAWS; Mainly 1000
piece, $5. each. Also 2
person tent with veranda
and other camping gear.
Phone 027 217 0303
ORNAMENTAL Windmill. As
is where is. $140. Ph 308
8901.
HIRE
SCISSORLIFTS for hire.
4WD and slab lifts available
for daily or weekly hire.
Pickup or delivery. Phone
North End Engineering 308
8155 for abooking.
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Michelle on 027 352 7248.
LOCKSMITH/Door
ANDREW Dunne Farm
Services. Firewood
processing, repairs and
maintenance, agricultural
explosives, farm minding,
staff support, farm or lifestyle,
no job too small.
Phone 027 247 5577
2335350
BUILDER - specialising in
home renovations and
repair work. We also do
decks, fences and retaining,
plastering and painting,
gardening, landscaping
and tree removal. Call
Gavin 021 267 1979
BUILDING and property
solutions. For your complete
alteration or renovation.
We project manage
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Qualified tradesmen.
Phone Kiwi Building &
Maintenance Ltd. Ph Cawte
027 418 7955 or Gary 308
4798, 027 207 1478.
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $60
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CHARLIES Blind Cleaning
Service -same day service
and repairs. Charlie can
supply new blinds and
tracks and will hang
drapes. Ph 03 307 1936 or
020 4169 0342
COMPUTER Problems? For
prompt reliable computer
servicing and laser engraving,
contact Kelvin, KJB
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot
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308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
2328950
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, setup wirelessnetworks,
spyware
cleanup. On-site day or
evening. Low fees. Call
Robin Johnstone, Networks
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308
1440 or 027 768 4058
CONCRETE pavers direct to
you - Best prices, many
sizes, textures and colours
- Paveco, 13 Robinson
Street, Industrial Estate.
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997
ENGRAVING for all your
engraving requirements,
free pick up/drop off service.
Call/text Trudy at
311ENGRAVERS, 022 600
7144, Facebook or email
trudydalton@icloud.com
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all domestic
and industrial pest control
needs phone AJ Kerr at
Ashburton Pest Control on
03 308 8147 or 027 432
5447.
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
LAWN Mowing. No job too
small. Call Les Smith, From
The Ground Up, for a
competitve quote. Ph 027
840 0201 or 03 308 1500
repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold
door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More. Ph 027
516 7104
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER
A NEW LOOK
that lasts!
Existing kitchens, doors,
furniture &appliances
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2318399
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, member
Master Tinters NZ. www.
windowtinter.co.nz
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV
block, glare, heat control,
safety, security, privacy,
frosting films, solar protective
window films. Free
quotes, 20 years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam,24/7,
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou
free health advice on what to do or wheretogoifyou
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.
New Zealanders’tobringsome form of ID.
TheAshburtonDutyPractice for ...
Saturday5th December is
Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.
Sunday6th December is
AshburtonHealth First,308 Havelock Street.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the
weekend and public holidays please telephone
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.
Details foraccessing the afterhours services will be
on the answer phone.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on ...
Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm
Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open
normal trading hours during the week,and on
Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice
Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116
Brought
toyouby
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
FEMININE Health and Wellness
Coach. Relax, unwind
with massage or Reiki.
Empower with tools for selfhypnosis,
weight management,
anxiety, meditation.
Phone/Text 027 282 1585
OAK Grove Dental for quality,
reasonably priced dental
care. Home
consultations for the
elderly. Phone today to
discuss your dental health
requirements. 03 550 7561,
57 Oak Grove, Ashburton.
PUBLIC NOTICE
TRAVEL
CARPET cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042 or 308 1677.
NELSON, Picton, January
10-14; DBB hotels; Farewell
Spit, Founders Park,
Broadgreen House, Queen
Charlotte Sound Mailboat,
Omaka Aviation Centre,
John and Kathleen Lawler,
Rakaia. Ph 03 302 7328
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L2D Driver Training
2279570
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Book some driving lessons
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• Block booking discounts
Dave Campion
027 543 7632
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Friday 11th December
St Stephens Church
Park Street, Ashburton
12 noon and 5pm
Sunday 13th December
St Andrews Church, 10Cox Street,
Geraldine at 2pm
$5 Door sales only $5
PLUS Foodbank donation please
Being in business
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is likewaving in the
dark....
....youy
know you’re therebut
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Don’t be leftinthe dark,
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business advertising.
Phone Jann or Karen on (03) 308 7664
Email: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Phone 308 7664 l office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
2338884
Mr Kool icecreams is
back in town, available
forbirthdayand
Christmasparties,
school fairs,corporate
and social events.
Will also be carrying out
street sales,solisten
out forthe bells!
Please text me on
0210 467 467.
2327778
ASHBURTON Society of
Arts Christmas show on
now at Short Street Studio.
Ceramics, Paintings and
Crafts. Weekends 11am-
4pm, Monday and Wednesday
10am-1pm if sign out.
HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury.
Dealing with alife limiting
illness? Contact us to see
how we can support you.
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227
8387
TO WHOM
IT MAY CONCERN
The Ealing Library Hall
Society Inc, wishes to
announce its upcoming
Special General Meeting to be
held at 7p.m., on December
13, 2020, where Members will
be voting to confirm the dissolution
of the Society.
Yours sincerely,
J. Reith,
Chairperson.
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ASHBURTONDISTRICTCOMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS
LUNCH
2020
The2020 CommunityChristmas lunch is being
held at the Tinwald Hall,
cnr Graham &McMurdo Streets,
Tinwald at 12.30pm on Christmas Day.
Transportisavailable -please fillinbelow.
This lunch is foranyone who would like to
shareChristmas Daywith others.
Thereisnocharge.
If youhaveany questions please phone Ann
308 0333 andleaveamessage.
Youare warmlyinvited to share this
special time with us.
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Presbyterian Supportatthe Trevor Wilson
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MEETINGS
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Performing Arts
TheatreTrust
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
will be held on
Thursday10th
December 2020
at 6pm
in the BradfordRoom
of the
Ashburton Trust
EventCentre
Wills Street,Ashburton
2338411
RAKAIA Rugby Club, AGM.
Wednesday, December
9th, 7.30pm, at the Clubrooms.
Members,
Sponsors, Coaches,
Players all welcome to
attend. John Lawler, Secretary.
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Endorsements F&D,
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MITO and Competenz
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Phone Christine 027 245
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