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New leaders ready for <strong>2021</strong><br />
LINDA.CLARKE<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> IntermediateSchool is<br />
starting the yearwith anew crop of<br />
young leaders, including aheadboy<br />
and headgirl for the first time.<br />
Year 8s Nate Woods, 12 (ex<br />
Borough)and SavenaFagalima, 12<br />
(ex Allenton) werechosen for thenew<br />
roles after atough selectionprocess<br />
last year.<br />
The leadership positions came as a<br />
surprise,after not hearing their<br />
names read outfor thefour<br />
leadershiproles they thought were<br />
on offer.<br />
The other school leaders areall<br />
former Allentonstudents: Chloe<br />
Graham,12, Aryan Saluja,<strong>11</strong>, Molly<br />
Harrison, 12 and JJ Tupa, 12.<br />
The school also has eight house<br />
captains.<br />
Teacher Matt Jones said the<br />
intermediate had 420students on its<br />
roll and wanted to spread<br />
responsibility andcreate more young<br />
leaders, who would take that<br />
experience on in life.<br />
The school,which has sevenYear 7<br />
and sevenYear8classes, also wanted<br />
more students to aspiretoleadership<br />
roles.<br />
The school hasstarted term one<br />
fully staffed (with no change of<br />
teachers)and lookingforward to a<br />
more normal school year.<br />
The school leadersare also looking<br />
forward to their newresponsibilities,<br />
which include runningassemblies,<br />
welcoming visitors, and showing<br />
guestsand new students aroundthe<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> Intermediate School leaders for <strong>2021</strong> include (from left) Chloe<br />
Graham, Molly Harrison, head girl Savena Fagalima, Aryan Saluja and head<br />
boy Nate Woods.<br />
school.<br />
Savena said it was agreat way to get<br />
to know newarrivals.<br />
Nate said he was not nervous about<br />
speaking to full school assemblies<br />
andlooking forwardtothe<br />
leadership challenges.<br />
All theleaders saidthey had<br />
enjoyed making new friends when<br />
they startedintermediate last year<br />
andhad made the most of the<br />
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Molly said they were asked about<br />
things they would changeatthe<br />
school, but shethought it was great as<br />
it was.<br />
Chloe said students would<br />
appreciate being able to gohome in<br />
their physicaleducation uniforms<br />
after sport or exercise in last period<br />
andAryan said thebell needed to be<br />
louder, especially so those playing<br />
some distance from the main campus<br />
buildingscould hearit.<br />
Ratepayers rally at Methven<br />
Methven residents havecalleda<br />
public meetingfor Methven<br />
ratepayers over aproposed 14 per<br />
centrates increase for the town.<br />
Themeeting, as advised on social<br />
media, will be at the Methven<br />
communityhall supper roomon<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24, starting at 7pm.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>mayorNeilBrown said<br />
he would be attending, alongwith<br />
deputy mayor Liz McMillanof<br />
Methven,and othercouncillors.<br />
Methvenratepayers would also<br />
haveachance to giveformal<br />
feedback to the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />
Councilwhencouncil’s longterm<br />
plan and proposedrate riseswere<br />
put out for consultation next month.<br />
Council was also organising<br />
communitymeetings.<br />
He saidcouncil last year grouped<br />
wastewater systems for <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
Methven and Rakaia,following<br />
consultation on its revenueand<br />
finance policy. That means<br />
wastewater costs are the same forall<br />
thoseurbanratepayers.Councildid<br />
the samefor drinkingwatersystems<br />
for the three towns several years ago.<br />
Mr Brown said the idea was that all<br />
urban ratepayers paidabout the<br />
samefor services. Drinking water<br />
this year is aflat rate of $430.70and<br />
wastewater is $449.10.<br />
He said it was‘‘swingsand<br />
roundabouts’’. Methvenratepayers<br />
would not have toshoulderalonethe<br />
$4.5 million cost of anew water<br />
treatment plant in the nexttwo years<br />
and expansionor improvements to<br />
Methven’swastewatersystems inthe<br />
future would also be sharedamong<br />
the wider group.<br />
There was also considerablework<br />
planned for the MtHuttMemorial<br />
Hall, which Methvenratepayers<br />
fund.AMethven residential property<br />
with acapital valuationof$293,000 is<br />
proposedtopay rates of $2353.30 in<br />
<strong>2021</strong>22, an increase of $306.94.The<br />
wastewater rate jumps from $273.50<br />
to $449.10, accounting for morethan<br />
half the increase.<br />
Rates for an <strong>Ashburton</strong>residential<br />
property with avaluationof$350,000<br />
are proposed to riseby$103.70 to<br />
$2333.85 andinRakaia by $135.39 to<br />
$2210.55.<br />
Mr Brownsaid councillors had<br />
worked hard to keep overall rates<br />
down to 6.28 per centand could justify<br />
their decisions. Ratepayers in other<br />
parts of the country faced bigger rises.<br />
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Vintage dressup to mark 100<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Members of Mid Canterbury Federation of<br />
Women’s Institute are planning to bust out<br />
their vintageclothingtocelebrate<br />
Founders Day andthe 100th anniversary<br />
of the organisation.<br />
They are hoping to have adisplay in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Museum and are planning a<br />
churchserviceon<strong>February</strong> 22 in the<br />
historic church atthe Plains Museum in<br />
Tinwald.<br />
It willbetaken by ReverendAnnette<br />
Eggleston.<br />
It is the day after theofficially<br />
recognised date of Founders Day.<br />
It willbefollowed by the planting of a<br />
Kowhai tree in the grounds and then a<br />
picnicinthe Tinwald Domain.<br />
The Women’s Institute (WI) was started<br />
by Anna Spencer(known as Bessie) who<br />
brought the concepttoNew Zealand.<br />
Ms Spencer launched thefirst WI at<br />
Rissington, Hawke’sBay in 1921 after<br />
being introduced to the Women’s Institute<br />
of EnglandonavisittoLondon.<br />
She was so captivated by the concept of<br />
the WI shewas sure the organisation<br />
would be beneficial to countrywomenin<br />
New Zealand.<br />
By 1925 there were six WIs in the<br />
Hawke’s Bay area, andfromthere it has<br />
grownmwithmore than 4000 members<br />
nationwide.<br />
Mid Canterbury FederationofWI<br />
presidentMavis Wilkins saidaspartofthe<br />
100year celebrations members were<br />
being encouraged to dress in their finest<br />
pre1940s clothing for the annual general<br />
meeting on <strong>February</strong>26.<br />
Ahundred yearsago women attending<br />
national conference in Wellington always<br />
wore their furs complete with gloves, hats<br />
Mid Canterbury Federation of WI president Mavis Wilkins tries on her finest pre1940s<br />
attire in preparation for celebrations of the organisation’s 100th anniversary.<br />
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />
and pearl necklaces, she said.<br />
The dress up was afun tribute to those<br />
times.<br />
Mrs Wilkins said members wouldbe<br />
digging into hiddenrecesses at hometo<br />
find suitable garments for wearasa<br />
tribute to theanniversary or maybe<br />
looking at costumehire.<br />
Nationallymembers of the New<br />
Zealand Federations willunveil astatue<br />
of founder AnnaElizabeth Jerome<br />
Spencer in Napier this weekend.<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
TINWALD LIGHTS<br />
Physicalworksontrafficlights at<br />
Tinwald are notlikely until 2022. A<br />
NZ Transport Agencyreporttothe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> district roadsafety<br />
committee saidaworkshop was<br />
held in December withstakeholders<br />
and there were discussions with<br />
landowners.<br />
The lights areproposedfor the<br />
intersection of Agnes Street and<br />
Lagmhor Road withState Highway<br />
One.Abusinesscaseand design<br />
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RECYCLINGBINS<br />
Bad recyclers from <strong>11</strong>7 <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
properties are currently without their<br />
yellowwheelie bins and another<br />
1530properties are being<br />
monitoredfor not complying with<br />
recyclingrules.Some 25 people<br />
hadbeen giventheirbins backin<br />
the lastmonth, while others lost<br />
theirs.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council staff<br />
say the level of contaminationin<br />
recyclingdroppedto4.1 per cent for<br />
Decemberand January.The costof<br />
auditingrecyclingbins and keeping<br />
people ‘‘on their toes’’islessthan<br />
consigningfull loads of recycling to<br />
landfill. Council has been advised<br />
that anotherprivate operatorwill be<br />
offeringanorganicscollection for<br />
food waste andgreenwaste in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> from July 1.<br />
PUBLIC TOILETS<br />
Council saysthe delivery date for<br />
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Bowyers Stream has beenpushed<br />
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The day kicked off witha<br />
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Some 30 food stalls<br />
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More than12,000 bite tickets<br />
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All the food and drinks sold<br />
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The new venue in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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Things hadrun smoothly on<br />
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The organising committee<br />
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Throughout the event the<br />
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Showgrounds.<br />
The event promotes all things<br />
to do with motorhomes and<br />
caravans and has been held<br />
locally for the last two decades.<br />
It draws alarge number of<br />
trade exhibitors and also<br />
allows private sellers to rent a<br />
site in order to selltheir<br />
caravan or motorhomeona<br />
facetoface basis.<br />
The show runs from 9am until<br />
4pm on Saturday and 9am until<br />
3pm on Sunday.<br />
Adult entry is $6and children<br />
enterfor free. Check out the<br />
website<br />
southislandmotorhomeshow.<br />
co.nzfor more information.
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
5<br />
Plaque marks banking history<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Ahandsome <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
buildingwith astrongbanking<br />
history is the latest to be<br />
recognised with ablue plaque<br />
by Historic Places Mid<br />
Canterbury.<br />
Theformer Bank of New<br />
SouthWales building on the<br />
corner of Cass andBurnett<br />
streets was openedin1898and<br />
since 2006hasbeenthe<br />
Speight’sAle House.<br />
The brick and Oamaru stone<br />
building at 245 Burnett Street<br />
wasbuilt to housethe bank and<br />
its manager.<br />
Thebankingchamber was on<br />
theground floor, while the<br />
second floor featuredalarge<br />
living space, including five<br />
bedrooms, forthe bank official.<br />
It was the34thbranch of the<br />
BankofNew South Wales to<br />
open in NewZealand.<br />
Thebanklater joined forces<br />
withthe Commercial Bank of<br />
Australia to become Westpac.<br />
TheWestpacBank operated<br />
in the building into the late<br />
1990s andlaterAgricomused it<br />
in the early 2000s.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust purchased<br />
thebuilding in 2006 and it<br />
opened laterthat year as<br />
Speight’sAle House.<br />
Trust chairman Chris<br />
Robertsonsaid the former<br />
bankbuilding had grace and<br />
longevity.<br />
The trust waspleased to own<br />
it and haveSpeight’s in it.<br />
In 2015/16the building had<br />
been strengthenedand its<br />
integrity andfacade<br />
preserved.<br />
He saidthe building was a<br />
community assetand had links<br />
to the past, present andfuture.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust chairman<br />
Chris Robertson (left) and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor Neil Brown<br />
reveal the blue plaque on the<br />
the Speight’s Ale House<br />
building.<br />
District-wide water meters on way<br />
Infrastructure manager Neil McCann.<br />
Some $5 millionhas been setaside by the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council to ensure<br />
every property connectedtoacouncil<br />
water scheme willhaveawater meterin<br />
the nextthree years.<br />
Most of the planning and preparation<br />
will be donein<strong>2021</strong>22, with the bulk of<br />
meters installed over thefollowing two<br />
years. Thereare no planstocharge for<br />
excess water usebut theinformation<br />
collected by meterscould pinpoint leaks<br />
or unusual high usage.<br />
Council’s infrastructure group manager<br />
NeilMcCann said all properties,<br />
including private households, would have<br />
awatermeter. Theonlyexception is the<br />
Montalto scheme, where it is impractical<br />
because properties have multiplepoints<br />
of connection.<br />
Council would monitor themeters<br />
periodically, to seeconsumption trends,<br />
water balances and directly identify<br />
privatepropertyleakage. Aschemewater<br />
balanceallows for the accurate<br />
determination of ‘‘unaccounted for’’<br />
water.<br />
‘‘Some of the unaccounted for water may<br />
be legitimate usage,but much of it will be<br />
leakageonthe public network.’’<br />
Information from the meters will help<br />
council bettermanage its water assets and<br />
may also be sharedwithhouseholders to<br />
allowthemtounderstand their ownwater<br />
use trends.<br />
Some properties already havemeters.<br />
Meters are installed on allnonresidential<br />
properties, on all new water connections<br />
and connectionsinstalled aspart of a<br />
subdivision.<br />
Mayfield andMt Somersconnections<br />
are metered andcouncil will also install<br />
metersinsome residential Dareas.‘‘We<br />
are also preparing to install meters on all<br />
connections in Hinds, Chertsey and<br />
Dromore.’’<br />
Hot weather at the end of January saw<br />
water use spike over manyschemes and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>neareditconsented daily<br />
maximum on January 26.<br />
‘‘There is certainly room forresidents to<br />
be more efficient users. If council can<br />
better manage demand andthe resource,<br />
it is better for the ratepayer in the longer<br />
term because areduction in water<br />
demandthrough behaviour change and or<br />
reduction in privateand public leakage<br />
may reducethe scale of, or needfor,<br />
expensive capitalupgrades.’’<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
OSTOMYSUPPORT<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong>Ostomy Support<br />
Group is offering support to people<br />
livingwith apouch or ostomybag.<br />
Spokesperson Dennis Blincoesaid<br />
the small group of volunteers<br />
understood ostomy issues and had<br />
experiencedthe samefearsand<br />
problems. ‘‘Weare happytoshare<br />
informationand advice. Help is only<br />
aphone call away.’’ Dennis can be<br />
contacted on308-3741<br />
NIGEL LATTA<br />
NigelLatta hasbeen confirmed for<br />
the youth and careers exchangein<br />
May.The eventisthe firstina<br />
sequence of events run by the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council aimed at<br />
increasing the information<br />
exchangedbetween youth, parents<br />
and employers. Fundingof$9000<br />
from the Ministry of Education will<br />
support the event.<br />
PIPE BAND FESTIVAL<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> PipeBand will host<br />
its annualfestival of pipe band<br />
music on Sunday. The event starts<br />
near<strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospital on<br />
Elizabeth Street with astreet<br />
parade at 12.30pmand continues<br />
insidethe <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain<br />
groundswith competitionevents.<br />
The festival has beenrunning for<br />
morethan 40 years andspectators<br />
are welcome.<br />
OFFICIALLYHOT<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s high of 39.3 degrees<br />
Celsius on January 26 was the<br />
highest temperatureofall the<br />
country in January, according to<br />
NIWA. It was New Zealand’s<br />
second hottest January<br />
temperature on record, surpassed<br />
by a40degree reading at Timaru on<br />
January 22, 1908.<br />
MOWERS BUSY<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil’s parks<br />
andreservesstaff havebeenflat out<br />
mowing to keep on top of agreat<br />
grassgrowing season. They have<br />
also beendealingwith trees<br />
damaged by wind and vandals. A<br />
largenumber of young streettrees<br />
on the median strip along Walnut<br />
Avenue wereeither destroyed or<br />
damaged by four-wheel drive<br />
vehicles.Vandals also destroyed<br />
the vehicle gate at the top end of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domaincar park.<br />
CAR CORRECTION<br />
The captionunder aphotograph (in<br />
last week’s edition) of ayellowcar at<br />
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6 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Mayfield’s senior roll continues to grow<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
There’s another healthyroll at<br />
Mayfield School and anew<br />
dedicated classfor Year 7and 8<br />
students this year.<br />
The school started up last<br />
week with 84 pupils and with<br />
six or sevenmore likely to<br />
arrive,expectstofinish the<br />
year on 91 students,the same as<br />
last year.<br />
Principal Richard Kidd said<br />
there were17 in the Year 7/8<br />
class called Ruapunaand two<br />
more were expected.<br />
Year6students had beenpart<br />
of the combined class in<br />
previous years,but numbers<br />
stackedupfor separateclasses<br />
this year, something that had<br />
never happenedbefore in his<br />
time at the school.<br />
The new arrangementwould<br />
help with timetabling and<br />
would free up ateacher<br />
resource one day aweek in<br />
term one and two when the<br />
Year 7/8 class visited the Mid<br />
Canterbury Technology Centre.<br />
Mr Kidd said the school’s<br />
board of trustees was<br />
supportiveofkeeping classes<br />
small.<br />
Whenhehad started at the<br />
schoolin2014 the roll had been<br />
in the mid50s.<br />
There are five operating<br />
classesatMayfield and two<br />
Year 2/3 classes are using arepurposed<br />
library area as a<br />
collaborative teachingspace.<br />
The classesoperate as single<br />
cell classes now, but will see<br />
teachers and staff work<br />
together for activities like<br />
reading and maths.<br />
Mayfield School also has<br />
funding for anew space that<br />
will be used by avisiting<br />
learningsupport coordinator<br />
and for otherpurposes when<br />
needed. It is expectedtobe<br />
ready next month.<br />
The school will enjoy anew<br />
collaboration with the Kanuka<br />
Mid Canterbury Regeneration<br />
Trust this year and has a<br />
planting day at anearby farm<br />
planned later this month.<br />
In term three last year solar<br />
panels wereinstalledatthe<br />
school; these heavily reduce<br />
power bills and promotesa<br />
cleaner,greenerschool<br />
environment.<br />
Above: Year 7and 8students at<br />
Mayfield School with teacher<br />
JaneMedlicott, who shares the<br />
role withKate Moore.<br />
L.R.B.C. CLUB DAY<br />
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March 7 th <strong>2021</strong> •10am -4pm<br />
Rakaia Huts Lagoon<br />
Everyone welcomefor a<br />
FUN DAYONAND OFFTHE WATER<br />
Boating Events •Slalom&Poker Run<br />
Alpine/Airboats Display &Rides<br />
ChocolateWheel • Cake Stall • Jetboat Rides<br />
BBQ • Venison • Whitebait • Sausages<br />
Cash Only-NoEftpos<br />
FUNDRAISER TO COMPLETE THE RAMP REBUILD<br />
2351808<br />
Jobless at 768 for December<br />
The numberofpeople on the<br />
unemployment benefit in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>districtincreased from<br />
November to December, but remains<br />
belowacovidpeak of 776 in<br />
September.<br />
At Decemberlastyear, 508 workready<br />
people were receiving the<br />
jobseeker benefit, along with 260<br />
people withhealth conditionsor<br />
disabilities.<br />
The total number of peopleon<br />
jobseeker and other benefits for the<br />
district at December was1567,up<br />
slightly from 1556inSeptember. At<br />
December2019, 1230peoplewere on<br />
benefits.<br />
Jobseekerbenefitnumbers reflect<br />
thecovid story. At December 2019,<br />
therewere 498 unemployed;that<br />
jumped to 686 in Mayand peakedat<br />
776 in September, beforedroppingto<br />
733 in November and then rising to<br />
768 in December.<br />
Statistics New Zealandsaid there<br />
had beenanincrease nationally in<br />
the number of jobsinthe<br />
construction industry. The number of<br />
jobsinthe healthcare andsocial<br />
assistanceindustryalso rose.<br />
Online job websites, like Seek,<br />
showawidevariety of industries<br />
lookingfor workers in<br />
administration,agriculturalrelated<br />
andcustomer servicesroles.<br />
Trade Me showed188 resultsfor<br />
jobsinthe district, with 43 in<br />
agriculture, 14inautomotive, 12 in<br />
engineering,<strong>11</strong>in healthcareand 10<br />
in construction and roading.<br />
Amini buildingboomhas been<br />
underway in Mid Canterburywith<br />
building projects delayedbycovid<br />
finally under way.<br />
Construction projects in progress<br />
include the revitalisation of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>CBD; the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council’s newcivic building<br />
and library will startsoon and in two<br />
years’ time<strong>Ashburton</strong> Collegewill be<br />
rebuilt.<br />
Asecond bridge over the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Riverisstill on the cards in 202627.<br />
Nationally,unemployment<br />
droppedto4.9 per centinthe<br />
December quarter, from 5.3per cent<br />
in the September quarter, according<br />
to Stats NZ.<br />
This time last year, the<br />
unemployment ratewas 4.1 per cent.<br />
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Waterway competition<br />
on in Methven Domain<br />
Firefighterswill be puttingtheirhoserunning<br />
and pumpoperatingskills to the<br />
test in acompetition at the Methven Domain<br />
this Saturday.<br />
TheMethven Volunteer Fire Brigade is<br />
hosting the United Fire Brigades’<br />
Association(UFBA)SouthIslandWaterway<br />
competition.<br />
Brigade teamswill demonstrate timing,<br />
technical expertise andteamwork as they<br />
worktomovethe hose to the pump,the<br />
standpipetothe hydrant and thewater to<br />
the flames.<br />
Anumberofdifferentsetups,that cover<br />
ruraland urban approachestofirefighting,<br />
will testfirefighting teams.<br />
Fivetwopersonteams and six fourperson<br />
teams are confirmedtotakepart,<br />
said MethvenVolunteer FireBrigade chief<br />
fire officer Brent Anderson.<br />
Challengesinvolved related to fire ground<br />
work,includingpumpingand deliveries<br />
from appliances,and takingadeliveryupto<br />
asecondfloor level, he said.<br />
Thesamecompetitionwas held in<br />
Methven aroundfive years ago andboth<br />
Methven and<strong>Ashburton</strong> hadhosted a<br />
number of events overthe years, saidMr<br />
Anderson.<br />
Spectators are welcome and the<br />
competition runs from9am until4.30pm.<br />
TheWaterway Challenge hasbeen an<br />
enduringUFBAtradition sinceitwas first<br />
introduced back in 1885.<br />
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8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Students learn first aid ahead of camp<br />
Senior pupilsatHampstead<br />
Schoolreceivedfirst aid<br />
training last weekahead of<br />
their upcomingschool camp to<br />
Woodend.<br />
As part of thetrainingthe<br />
Year 6pupils worked in mini<br />
groups to figure out thebest<br />
way to help fictitious Joe,<br />
whose healthdeteriorates after<br />
falling in waterand getting<br />
hypothermia.<br />
Principal Peter Melrose said<br />
there was alot of excitement<br />
among the67children who<br />
would be doing fun thingslike<br />
gokarting, climbing walls and<br />
orienteering during the threeday<br />
camp.<br />
Theannualevent for senior<br />
pupils was heldatthe<br />
beginning of the year so pupils<br />
could bondasagroup,hesaid.<br />
It helped prepare them for<br />
senior student dutiesand<br />
leadership roles around the<br />
school.<br />
The first aidtraining was<br />
done through theASB St John<br />
in Schools clued up camper<br />
programme.<br />
The 90minute sessionwas<br />
taken by St John <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
community educator Shayne<br />
Cockburn and used examples<br />
which hadhappenedtoothers<br />
in real life.<br />
Other topics in the school’s<br />
programme include responding<br />
in an emergency (Year 58),<br />
keeping safe (Year58) and<br />
CPR (Year 9and 10).<br />
Right: St John’s Shayne<br />
Cockburn shows Tuakana Paul<br />
(left) and Aruksha Gupta how<br />
easily clothing can be made into<br />
asling if needed. PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />
Motorcyclists kick bad habits to the kerb<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Motorcycleowners have been<br />
brushing up on their riding<br />
skills and knowledge at a<br />
training dayheldin<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Run through Ornsby<br />
MotorcycleTraining, thefullday<br />
Rider Forever bronze<br />
coursewas given by local<br />
instructor CliveChapman, an<br />
experienced motorcyclist.<br />
His classofsix ranged from<br />
peoplereturning to<br />
motorbiking and others<br />
wantingtoget their full licence.<br />
TheRide Forever courses<br />
are an initiative by ACCtohelp<br />
upskill riders andimprove<br />
road safety. ACC covers most of<br />
the cost of attending, with the<br />
bronze course costing the<br />
participant $20.<br />
Typically the formatbegins<br />
with asitdown session<br />
discussing the topicscoveredin<br />
the course.<br />
That is followed by an<br />
instructional session of<br />
practical skills, andthen an onroad<br />
group ridewhere riders<br />
are linked via intercom with<br />
the instructor.<br />
Mr Chapman took riders<br />
through anumberof key<br />
aspects of riding on the bronze<br />
courseincluding braking,<br />
Motorcycle training instructor Clive Chapman watches and communicates with bronze course<br />
participants as they practise slow manoeuvering skills in the playground area at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Learning Centre.<br />
steering, smooth cornering,<br />
roadpositioning, risk<br />
managementand slow<br />
manoeuvering skills.<br />
Two hours in the classroomat<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Learning Centre<br />
was followedbythree hours on<br />
the roadsaround <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
and further afield.<br />
Holly OrnsbyfromOrnsby<br />
Motorcycle Trainingsaidthe<br />
company had operatedin<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> for thelast 12<br />
months and was looking to<br />
build awareness of the courses<br />
it offered both here and in<br />
Geraldine.<br />
Fully qualified instructors<br />
provided beginnertoadvanced<br />
roadand track rider training<br />
services,competencybased<br />
trainingand assessment and<br />
oneononetraining, she said.<br />
‘‘Whether you’re an absolute<br />
beginner and don’t know a<br />
throttle from apiston, or have<br />
been riding foryears but feel<br />
youhave somebad habits and<br />
need arefresher, we can cater<br />
for everyone.’’<br />
There are five RideForever<br />
courses and each course<br />
focuses on specificskill areas.<br />
Thebronze,silverand gold<br />
courses are designed to be<br />
undertaken in that order,<br />
however experienced riders<br />
maychoose to skip the bronze<br />
andgostraight to the silver.<br />
Urban and scooter survival<br />
courses werealso offered as<br />
standalonemodules andwere<br />
agoodoptionfor all levels,<br />
including collegeage scooter<br />
riders, Mrs Ornsbysaid.<br />
There are around 160,000<br />
registered motorcycles and<br />
more than 30,000 registered<br />
mopeds in New Zealand.<br />
National road crash statistics<br />
show that56per cent of<br />
accidents involving<br />
motorcyclists are caused by<br />
bikers themselves.<br />
Most fatal accidents involve<br />
largemotorcycles that spend<br />
more timetravelling at high<br />
speeds on the open road.<br />
For more informationon<br />
motorcycle trainingvisit the<br />
website motorcycletraining.co.<br />
nz.<br />
PARK UP<br />
Come on down andmeetJoshfrom DeWalt<br />
Josh will be back at the Tool Shed <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Popondownand see him and check out the<br />
DeWalt specials in our <strong>February</strong>/March flyer.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>February</strong>17th –10am-1pm<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
9<br />
Opportunitysoon<br />
to have your say<br />
We are fast approaching avery<br />
important time for deciding on<br />
the future of our district as the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council’s<br />
next 10 year Long Term Plan<br />
(LTP) gets ready to go out for<br />
your feedback.<br />
Every three years, council<br />
develops an LTP that sets out<br />
what local projects, activities<br />
and services will be funded and<br />
how they will be paid for. In<br />
drafting that plan, council<br />
proposes what it thinks should<br />
be included and why, but the<br />
process cannot be completed<br />
without residents’ input.<br />
In recent weeks, councillors<br />
have been reviewing the budgets<br />
that would form part of the draft<br />
plan. With these almost<br />
finalised, the consultation<br />
document will soon be ready to<br />
go out for consultation.<br />
In away, the LTP is like<br />
council’s contract with the<br />
community, so it’s important you<br />
play apart in deciding what goes<br />
in it.<br />
There are things council<br />
provides for the community, and<br />
each activity or service is funded<br />
through amixture of rates and<br />
other sources, such as central<br />
government funding or fees and<br />
charges.<br />
Sometimes these activities and<br />
services can be impacted by<br />
different things like changes in<br />
the law or new requirements in<br />
how we deliver services to<br />
improve safety, such as drinking<br />
water standards.<br />
So, in addition to deciding how<br />
things will be paid for, the LTP<br />
also sets out what changes are<br />
impacting our district and how<br />
Council intends to address them.<br />
In afew weeks, you’ll be asked<br />
to read over the proposed plan<br />
and have asay on whether you<br />
think council has got it right or if<br />
you think there are things that<br />
should be changed.<br />
This is your opportunity to<br />
make areal impact on how and<br />
where money is spent on our<br />
local infrastructure and<br />
services.<br />
It’s also achance to tell council<br />
what you think Mid Canterbury’s<br />
priorities should be.<br />
Feedback will be welcome<br />
online and on written forms so<br />
that everyone has access to share<br />
their views.<br />
Once consultation closes,<br />
those who decide they’d like to<br />
talk to council at ahearing will<br />
be invited to speak to their<br />
submission.<br />
Coming to ahearing allows you<br />
to reiterate your points and it<br />
also gives councillors the chance<br />
to ask questions for further<br />
clarity.<br />
Only after all feedback has<br />
been reviewed and deliberations<br />
complete will councillors finally<br />
sign off on the <strong>2021</strong>31 Long Term<br />
Plan ahead of the new financial<br />
year on 1July.<br />
Keep an eye out in coming<br />
weeks for more information on<br />
when consultation will open and<br />
how you can have your say.<br />
Hakatere water<br />
supply extension<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council has<br />
started work on extending the<br />
upper Hakatere water service to<br />
hutholders in lower Hakatere.<br />
The extension project will<br />
ensure safe drinking water for<br />
more residents.<br />
Lower Hakatere is currently<br />
serviced by aprivate water<br />
supply, but agreater national<br />
emphasis on drinking water<br />
standards and compliance has<br />
prompted the council to take<br />
over the service by connecting it<br />
to the council scheme.<br />
In recent months the lower<br />
terrace supply has failed to<br />
achieve compliance with<br />
drinking water standards.<br />
‘‘We are pleased to be<br />
optimising the use of our<br />
existing water treatment<br />
infrastructure to service more<br />
people in this community.<br />
‘‘Once completed, all Hakatere<br />
residents will have access to<br />
water that undergoes the<br />
treatment, testing and<br />
infrastructure maintenance that<br />
we provide our schemes,’’ said<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> council<br />
infrastructure services manager<br />
Neil McCann.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Contracting Ltd,<br />
working on behalf of the council,<br />
started work on the project on<br />
Tuesday and the upgrade is<br />
expected to take three weeks.<br />
It will involve installing a230m<br />
long connection from the current<br />
treatment facility off River Road<br />
to the lower Hakatere huts.<br />
Upper Hakatere residents will<br />
experience atemporary water<br />
shutdown when the connection<br />
is switched on, but advance<br />
notice will be given before this is<br />
carried out.<br />
The project will not impact any<br />
roads and is being carried out on<br />
council land.<br />
After the new connection is<br />
finished, the private supply will<br />
be switched off when residents<br />
are ready to be transferred to the<br />
new combined scheme.<br />
The are around 57 households<br />
in upper Hakatere and 50 in<br />
lower Hakatere.<br />
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DADSON, Nigel Thornton:<br />
8.2.42 -31.1.<strong>2021</strong><br />
Dearly loved husband of<br />
Frances.<br />
Father and father-in-law of<br />
Philip and Sandy, Venetia and<br />
Brice.<br />
Love Grandad of Shanae,<br />
Dearna, Cody and Jacob.<br />
Nigel’s wishes have been held<br />
with aprivateservice.<br />
Messages to 9Tillson Crescent,<br />
Motueka, 7120.<br />
HANSEN,John Gibson (Jack):<br />
On Friday <strong>February</strong> 5th <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Peacefully, surrounded by<br />
family, at Radius Millstream<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged 92 years.<br />
Dearly loved husband of<br />
68 years of Gwenda. Loved<br />
father and father-in-law of<br />
Marie (deceased), Brian and<br />
Margaret, Gordon and Linda,<br />
Pamela and Kevin, Glenys<br />
(deceased) and Carolyn. Loved<br />
by his grandchildren and their<br />
partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert<br />
and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea,<br />
Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna,<br />
Gibson, and Fraser.<br />
The family acknowledges the<br />
care and support ofthe staff at<br />
Radius Millstream, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Messages to the Hansen Family,<br />
c/- PO Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7740.<br />
Acelebration of Jack’s life has<br />
been held.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 3077433<br />
SCAMMELL, Allan John:<br />
Peacefully passed away at his<br />
home in Christchurch on 3rd<br />
<strong>February</strong><strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Much loved brother of Roger<br />
and Alison Scammell, Jenny<br />
and Ponty Proctor, Judy and<br />
the late Mason Tuki,Robyn Sim,<br />
Manny and Pam Sim, Elizabeth<br />
and Stewart Bashford, Sandra<br />
and Peter Stray. Loved uncle of<br />
his nieces and nephews.<br />
Enquiries phone Mary,Jann or Karenon<br />
308 7664 or call into<br />
199 Burnett Street.<br />
Supporting thecommunity<br />
SIMPSON, Gordon Armit:<br />
Suddenly in Christchurch on<br />
5th <strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong>. Loved<br />
husband of Julie. Son-in-law<br />
of Shona and Eric Scott (dec).<br />
Loved brother and brotherin-law<br />
ofTrevor and Annette,<br />
Gavin (dec), Warren and<br />
Barbara, Bruce, Jeff and Sandra,<br />
Liz (dec). Loved uncle of his<br />
nieces and nephews. Funeral<br />
details to follow.<br />
WHITE, Angus Neil (Neil),<br />
died peacefully at Princes<br />
Court, <strong>Ashburton</strong> surrounded<br />
by his loving family, onFriday<br />
5<strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong>. In his 92nd<br />
year. Loved husband of the<br />
late Melva(Reddecliffe). Loved<br />
father of Karen and Roger<br />
Smith, Alan and Felicity and<br />
Susan (Sue) and JeremyTalbot<br />
(Temuka). Loving Grandad<br />
of Sarah and Russ, Anna<br />
and Nick, Megan and Hoani;<br />
Becky and Sam, Hamish and<br />
Amy; Christiana, Robert and<br />
partner Rhiannon. Loving<br />
great-grandad of Oscar, Leo<br />
and Daisy; Isla, Millie and<br />
Archer; Sailor, Beau and Scout.<br />
Messages to the White family<br />
c/- P O Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7740. In lieu of flowers<br />
donations to St John would<br />
be much appreciated and may<br />
be left atthe service. Grateful<br />
thanks to staff of Princes Court<br />
Resthome and Terrace view<br />
RetirementVillageand Bentley.<br />
Aservice to celebrate Neil’s life<br />
hasbeen held.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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10 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Red mini memories<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.,nz<br />
AnnaJemmetthas<br />
rekindledmemories of her<br />
early driving days and<br />
paintedared miniontoa<br />
Choruscommunications<br />
cabinetonWalnutAvenue,<br />
nearRosebank Resthome.<br />
Sheisone of five artists<br />
whohavebrightened up the<br />
otherwise drabcabinets<br />
withart in recentweeks.<br />
Anna’s artworkisaptly<br />
titled Mini Me anddepicts<br />
the copper red minishe<br />
learnedtodriveinmore<br />
than25years ago.<br />
“Itwas my firstcar as a<br />
16yearold and handed<br />
downtomebymybrother.<br />
Twoaunties haditbefore<br />
that.<br />
‘‘Ihave great memories as<br />
ateenager driving around<br />
townwith other mateswho<br />
alsohad Minis,” saidAnna.<br />
Because of its copperred<br />
colour, friends,referred to<br />
it as ‘‘DrPoo’’,said Anna.<br />
Themini had afew<br />
mechanical issues and was<br />
later sold and replaced with<br />
her brother’s Ford Laser.<br />
‘‘Iknowthe Mini is still<br />
roadregistered and it must<br />
haveclockedupafew<br />
kilometres by now.’’<br />
Anna, amotheroftwo,<br />
paintedthe mural with her<br />
13yearold daughter Freya<br />
lastmonth and over afive<br />
day period.<br />
Sheattendsweekly<br />
painting classeswith local<br />
tutor JennyThompsonat<br />
Short Street Studio and<br />
Anna Jemmett and daughter Freya with the red mini<br />
artwork.<br />
PHOTOSUPPLIED<br />
works with acrylics and<br />
pastels.<br />
Another Choruscabinet<br />
on Bathhurst Streethas<br />
beenpaintedby <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
woman CherieLivingstone<br />
and is titledRainbow Cogs<br />
and Gears.<br />
It is centred around the<br />
ideaofaworkingmachine<br />
and symbolic of how we are<br />
all part of making the<br />
community work as awhole.<br />
Athird artwork by former<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College student<br />
Jonny Waters is called A<br />
tributetoHine Paaka and<br />
found on acabinetonAllens<br />
Road.<br />
HinePaakawas asacred<br />
mataitreethat oncestood<br />
tall andproudnearAlford<br />
Forest and provided<br />
shelter, foodand served as a<br />
majorlandmark for<br />
travellersinprecolonial<br />
times.<br />
Two other cabinets at JB<br />
Cullen Drive andMiddle<br />
Road featuredepictions of<br />
native birds and lawn bowls<br />
and havebeencompleted<br />
respectively by Nick Lowry<br />
and AnneMcDonald,both<br />
from Christchurch.<br />
Another cabinet willbe<br />
completedonEast Street in<br />
the coming weeks.<br />
96 Tancred Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Phone 307 8317<br />
Real Estate MidCanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Complete<br />
Local Care<br />
Since 1982<br />
New signs show the reduced speed limit of 50kmh on astretch of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Gorge Road<br />
that runs past Mt Somers Springburn School.<br />
More speed limit changes coming<br />
The second stage of speed limit changes is<br />
planned to take place around the district in<br />
April, but may be altered to align with<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s CBD revitalisation project.<br />
The first stage saw new speed limits come<br />
into force on roads in Tinwald, Fairton, Mt<br />
Somers, Mayfield, Methven and the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Business Estate on December <strong>11</strong>.<br />
The new limits largely reflect development<br />
around the outskirts of the district's towns<br />
and are being implemented to ensure safe<br />
speeds on local roads.<br />
Family owned,<br />
locally owned<br />
22 MooreStreet,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
0800 263 6679<br />
2343604<br />
Scouts on rafts<br />
Hundreds of scouts will test their Kiwi<br />
ingenuity designskills nextweekend at the<br />
annual Mania ORoto Scouts raft race on<br />
Lake Camp.<br />
Scout packs have beengathering ideas<br />
and resources to build sturdyand light rafts<br />
able to be paddled at speed by acrew across<br />
Lake Camp. The <strong>February</strong> 21 race is opento<br />
public viewing and starts at 12.30pm.
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Cattle shows apassion for the Gilberts<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Showingdairy cattle is afamily<br />
passionsharedbydairy farmer<br />
Peter Gilbert and his sons Nick,<br />
Michael and Luke.<br />
But of late it’s been along<br />
timebetweenshows.<br />
Mycoplasmabovis hit the<br />
cattle industry in 2016 and saw<br />
cattle shows cancelled the<br />
length and breadth of the<br />
country and then came the<br />
Covid19 globalpandemic and<br />
it was people confined to<br />
quarters.<br />
So latelastyear, when the<br />
Gilberts had the chance to start<br />
entering national competitions<br />
again they were more than<br />
ready.And it’s paid off.<br />
At therecent NewZealand<br />
Dairy Event<strong>2021</strong> in Feilding<br />
not only did their sixyearold<br />
Ayrshire Pukekaraka Elle<br />
Delilahwin the supreme<br />
exhibit title buttheir show<br />
stringhad great success.<br />
They won titles across three<br />
breeds; Ayrshire (champion),<br />
Jersey (champion) andHolstein<br />
(reserve intermediate<br />
champion)for Pukekaraka Elle<br />
Delilah, Premier Tequila<br />
Sweet and Snowfed Unix<br />
Nelda,respectively.<br />
They also had aBrownSwiss<br />
they prepared forshow, butdo<br />
not own, winjunior champion.<br />
And their yearlingGlenalla<br />
Hired Wendy won junior<br />
champion jersey and reserve<br />
champion all breeds. Wendy<br />
will go up for sale at an Autumn<br />
Harvest Sale of all breeds at<br />
Cambridge in April.<br />
Thetitle wasone of afew<br />
Delilahhas achieved this show<br />
season. She also won Supreme<br />
All BreedsNew Zealand<br />
Champion at theRoyal<br />
Agricultural SocietyNew<br />
Zealand Royal Dairy Show held<br />
duringthe Stratford A&P Show<br />
in late November, and won<br />
champion Ayrshire, andsenior<br />
champion all breedsatthe New<br />
Zealand Agricultural dairy<br />
section onfarmcompetition in<br />
November.<br />
Herunderstatedpotential<br />
was picked up by Michael who<br />
bought heronlooks from a<br />
Waikato dispersalsale two<br />
years ago.<br />
“It wasanexceptional show,”<br />
Peter said, of the recentwins.<br />
They were the only breeders<br />
from the South Island to attend<br />
and sold Nelda to an interested<br />
Winning style...the Gilbert family celebrate success at the New Zealand Dairy Event <strong>2021</strong> in Feilding<br />
winning titles across three breeds; Ayrshire (champion), Jersey (champion) and Holstein (reserve<br />
intermediate champion).<br />
PHOTOS SUPPLIED<br />
buyer despite the annualsale<br />
component of the show not<br />
going ahead this year.<br />
Peter, and wifeAnne, have<br />
farmedinMid Canterbury since<br />
1988.<br />
They movedtothe<br />
Winchmore farmfrom<br />
Ellesmere. Backthen the farm,<br />
which sits on PoleRoad,milked<br />
350 jersey cows and used<br />
border dyke irrigation. It is now<br />
centre pivot.<br />
With thepurchase of<br />
neighbouringlandthe farm<br />
grew and so did cownumbers.<br />
The couple now owntwo<br />
dairy farmsinMid Canterbury<br />
after sellingtheir runoff block<br />
to buy afarm at Rakaia,but it’s<br />
more about succession<br />
planningthan wanting to start a<br />
global dairy empire.<br />
Nickand Michael, both<br />
national dairy stud judges, are<br />
keen on dairyfarming but<br />
youngest son Luke has more<br />
interest in dairy stud genetics.<br />
He is astock agent atCarrfields<br />
and is alsoasoughtafter show<br />
fitter preparingcattle for dairy<br />
shows nationwide.<br />
When the Rakaia property<br />
was purchased, the family farm<br />
herd was split 50/50 across both<br />
sites and now the older<br />
brothers have spacetorun<br />
their ownfarm operations,<br />
although all three get together<br />
with their parentsfor monthly<br />
family farm meetings.<br />
Thehomefarm at Winchmore<br />
is managed by eldest son Nick<br />
as SnowfedFarm.<br />
The Rakaiafarm, known as<br />
GlenallaFarm, is managed by<br />
Michael.<br />
Both farms milk 600 cows and<br />
are both around 180hectares.<br />
Theyeach milk on a54bale<br />
rotary.<br />
Peter is afourth generation<br />
dairy farmer datingback to his<br />
great grandfatherwho farmed<br />
in the 1900s at Leeston. Peter’s<br />
grandfather Reg then farmed in<br />
the 1940s, andhis father Ivie<br />
(known as Tom) was theone<br />
whosupportedPeter’s foray<br />
into the world of jersey stud<br />
farming and ultimately his own<br />
Glenalla Jersey Stud.<br />
Peter wasaregistered<br />
member of the Jersey New<br />
Zealand as a13yearold. He is<br />
also anational judge,which is<br />
something he has passedonto<br />
his sons.<br />
Thestud startedwith100<br />
cowsand overthe years has<br />
slowly built up.<br />
Anew breedarrivedonfarm<br />
in 2008 withthepurchaseofa<br />
jersey herd that included 10<br />
registeredAyrshire cows.<br />
The cows had good<br />
temperament andrequired low<br />
upkeep piquing theinterest of<br />
Michael who eventually got<br />
more,aswell as some Holstein<br />
Friesians.<br />
Nick has since introduced<br />
Holstein Friesianswhich were<br />
found to havegoodresale value<br />
andproduced strong,healthy<br />
calves.<br />
The new breedsonfarmhave<br />
offeredmorediversity within<br />
the stud game, Peter said.<br />
His interest in judging has<br />
seen hissons grow up with it.<br />
As youngsters theboys were<br />
often doing farm walksand<br />
judging thecowsin thefamily<br />
herd.<br />
At eight yearsold Luke was<br />
confidently competing against<br />
12yearolds in juniorjudging<br />
competitionsand all three<br />
brothers have represented New<br />
Zealand in judging<br />
competitionsAustralia.<br />
Nickand Michael still judge<br />
but Luke has carved aname for<br />
himself as afitter. As well as<br />
New Zealand he has worked in<br />
the United Kingdom, Germany,<br />
United States andAustralia.<br />
Judging competitions and<br />
shows sees the Gilbertsmixing<br />
with likemindedpeople.<br />
While Anne,aschool teacher,<br />
may not share their passion she<br />
is at shows as part of the team<br />
support, along with Peter’s<br />
sister, JanRidden.<br />
Show day is along day<br />
involving 3am starts and ateam<br />
of people often workinginfour<br />
groups to helpwith animal<br />
preparation.<br />
There is arosterwith set<br />
times for exercise, milking,<br />
feeding and cleaning to get the<br />
best presentationfor each cow<br />
in show.<br />
Onlycows looking over 90<br />
percentoftheir best make it<br />
into the ring,Petersaid.<br />
And those ring presentations<br />
last amere five to 10 minutes.<br />
“There’snot alot of<br />
downtime,”Peter said, of a<br />
show day which can run<br />
through until 9pm.<br />
But thetime put in by<br />
everyone wasahuge credit to<br />
how cows lookedonthe day, he<br />
said.<br />
Peter Gilbert (from left) with Michael, Anne, Lucy, Nick and Luke<br />
Gilbert ahead of the Waikato Show where Michael, Nick and Peter<br />
were judging and Luke ashow fitter.<br />
Ag industry well-placed<br />
New Zealand agricultural producers are<br />
poised to enjoy afifth consecutive yearof<br />
general profitability in <strong>2021</strong>, saysnew report<br />
by agribusinessbanking specialist<br />
Rabobank.<br />
Amidst significant global turbulence,<br />
Rabobanksays while the outlook for the year<br />
is “bristlingwithrisk”, and bumpsare<br />
anticipated throughout the coming months,<br />
mostagricultural sectors can expect to see<br />
averagetoaboveaveragepricing,<br />
manageable cost inflation and production<br />
holding up well.<br />
Report coauthor, Rabobank seniordairy<br />
analyst Emma Higgins said as <strong>2021</strong> gets<br />
under way, the“worldremains aturbulent<br />
place” for New Zealand’s agricultural<br />
sector.<br />
Ms Higgins said whileNew Zealand<br />
agriculture had beenunable to completely<br />
avoid the discomfortcausedbythis<br />
turbulence, thesector had “done much right<br />
to keep itself on astrongpath”.<br />
Comparedtomost otherpeers, New<br />
Zealand agriculture wastravelling<br />
astoundingly well.<br />
While New Zealandagricultureiswell<br />
placed,the report says <strong>2021</strong>brings more<br />
uncertainty than most years andpotential<br />
bumps thatmay need to benavigated.<br />
‘‘Thepandemic in the US and the EU will<br />
probably not start to look materially better<br />
until quarter twoaswinter passes and the<br />
vaccinerolls out.<br />
‘‘Thecurrent spikeofinfections inkey<br />
Asian markets is nowlooming as amajor<br />
threat for NewZealand agricultural<br />
exporters,”Ms Higgins said.<br />
Developmentsinthe Chinesemarket<br />
shapedasthe keywatchfactor for New<br />
Zealand agriculture in <strong>2021</strong>, shesaid.<br />
In the12months to November 2020,the<br />
share of New Zealandagexports to China<br />
cameinat31per centinvalue terms.<br />
Ms Higgins said NZ agriindustry<br />
stakeholders would alsobekeepingaclose<br />
eye on relationsbetween Australia and<br />
China following theirrecent fallout.<br />
• DairyNZ accredited<br />
EffluentPondDesign<br />
andConstruction<br />
• Pond Constructionand<br />
Irrigation Development<br />
• Hedgeand Stump<br />
Removal<br />
• Farm Conversions<br />
• DairyTracks–<br />
Lime or Gravel<br />
• PumpHire<br />
• Wellsand Galleries<br />
• Bulk Earthworks<br />
• Subdivisions<br />
• Site Works<br />
• Tree Shear<br />
• Transportation<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 1<br />
<strong>11</strong> <strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Message From ThePrincipal<br />
Welcome<br />
Now that the temperatures are hitting mid-20s<br />
and above, itisobviously time for metoreturn<br />
to work. Iam sureweall appreciate theirony of<br />
indifferent weather in December and brilliant<br />
weather in <strong>February</strong>. Welcome back toall our<br />
readers.<br />
A huge welcome to a large number of new<br />
students, their families, and also to our new<br />
staff who have joined us this year. Our numbers<br />
continue to growand we will have extrastudents above the estimate by<br />
the MinistryofEducation. Whilst it is achallenge to ensurethatweare<br />
fully staffed,the additional students do generate increased funding and<br />
staffing levels forour place.<br />
My thanks to youasacommunityfor continuing to supportus.<br />
NCEAOutcomes<br />
Our results from last year were pleasing, although the portion of our<br />
NCEA students who endorsed with Merit or Excellence has taken adip.<br />
On reflection,webelievethis is the result of anumber ofstudents being<br />
satisfied to reach the Achieved level. This was possibly because of the<br />
stresses caused by COVID and, ofcourse, many ofour students missed<br />
out on seven weeks of school.<br />
We are ofcourse hopeful that this year we will have an uninterrupted<br />
school year. However, wedoneed to prepare incase we face COVID<br />
restrictions during our academic year.<br />
TeacherOnly Day<br />
Last week we started with aTeacher Only Day atthe Hakatere Marae.<br />
This wasbecause manyofour new staff had not been formally welcomed<br />
onto the Marae and we feel it is important that our newcomers are<br />
included within our wide community. My thanks to the Marae Komiti<br />
forhosting us. Such events arepartofour driveasaschool to become<br />
moreculturally responsivetoour increasingly diverse community.<br />
Pōwhiri<br />
This week we held our Pōwhiri onTuesday, 09 <strong>February</strong>, which was the<br />
first daythatour whole school communitywas on-site.<br />
Please Make Contact<br />
If you are the parent ofastudent new to our College and you have<br />
concerns about any aspect oftheir introduction, please contact usto<br />
outline howwemight improveour reception of new students. The best<br />
method of doing so is via email,either to your child’s AkoTeacher or the<br />
relevantHead of School.<br />
Rebuild Project<br />
In terms ofour new build, weare at the stage of having concept plans<br />
finalised. The final stages arewith the MinistryofEducation and include<br />
pricing and apeer review panel of Architects. Once wehave cleared<br />
these aspects we willbeinaposition to share our plans with our wider<br />
community.<br />
Thephysical building projectwill commenceatsomestage this year.<br />
Onceagain, welcome back to another school year.<br />
Many thanks,Ross Preece<br />
Ross Preece<br />
Principal • Tumuaki<br />
Information<br />
Orientation Morning<br />
ActivityDisplays/Exciting Opportunities<br />
forStudents to become Involved<br />
Wednesday24<strong>February</strong><br />
College Chessboard, 10:45am –<strong>11</strong>:25am<br />
On this daystudents<br />
have the opportunity<br />
to view forty-fiveto<br />
fifty displaystands of<br />
activities available,<br />
through the College<br />
andcommunity<br />
groups,and register<br />
interest in what they<br />
mightlike to be<br />
involved in during this<br />
year,and beyond.<br />
Collegewelcomes and encourages students joining in Collegelife, and<br />
Orientation Dayprovides agreat chancetosee the wide range of activities<br />
on offer.<br />
Parentsand<br />
caregivers mightlike<br />
to encourage their<br />
studenttoconsider<br />
howthey could<br />
become involved in the<br />
manyopportunities<br />
offered by the College<br />
and Community<br />
Groups who contribute<br />
to the lifeand work of<br />
the College.<br />
Staff -Welcome<br />
As is often the case at the start ofanew school year it is our great<br />
pleasure towelcome new staff to the College. ANew Staff Induction<br />
Day for these teachers was held on Monday 01<strong>February</strong>, followed<br />
by their involvement inthe Teacher Only Days on Tuesday 02and<br />
Wednesday03<strong>February</strong>.<br />
This year we welcomed elevennew staff,including returnee to College<br />
Tevita ‘Asi while both Jessica Sharpe and Courtenay Soper were<br />
previously at <strong>Ashburton</strong> College, onsection, during their teacher<br />
training.<br />
Tevita‘Asi<br />
Teacher of Science<br />
CheyenneGeorge<br />
Learning Support<br />
Assistant,<br />
Mainstream<br />
Mandy Isaacs<br />
Teacher of Science,<br />
Food and Nutrition,<br />
Te Reoand Tikanga<br />
CourtenaySoper<br />
Teacher of English<br />
YinChua<br />
Teacher of<br />
Mathematics<br />
Natalie Hayes<br />
Teacher of Science<br />
JessicaSharpe<br />
Teacher of Science<br />
Karen Strijbis<br />
Teacher of English<br />
KirstyFortune<br />
Learning Support<br />
Assistant,<br />
Te WhareManaaki<br />
Darian Hust-Long<br />
Teacher of<br />
Physical Education<br />
Hannah White<br />
Learning Support<br />
Co-ordinator<br />
Staff -Internal Appointments<br />
Additionally,there have been anumber of internal staff appointments<br />
involving achange of, oradditional, portfolios which commence as<br />
from the startofthisyear.<br />
KaroBedford TransferredfromSciencetoFood and Hospitality<br />
Julia Bell Head of Green House<br />
Michael Clark Head of English Faculty<br />
Georgia Keenan Acting AssistantHead of English Faculty(Term 1)<br />
SarahLassen AssistantHead of English Faculty<br />
Pete Lee Acting Head of ScienceFaculty, interimposition<br />
James List Junior Dean<br />
Renae List Changed from Learning Support Co-ordinator to<br />
Learning Support Teacher<br />
Susie Stewart Teacher in Charge Junior Science, and Biology<br />
Staff - Returning Following Leave<br />
Kylie Backhouse-Smith Returning following parental leave,teaching<br />
Dance, Drama.<br />
SarahCadman Returning following parental leave,teaching<br />
Social Studies and Tourism.<br />
OurVision<br />
David Sole<br />
Teacher of<br />
Mathematics<br />
HakatereCommunityof<br />
Learning/Kāhui Ako:<br />
Across Kāhui AkoTeacher Roles<br />
Kāhui Ako|CommunitiesofLearning aregroups of education and training<br />
providers that come together, along with their communities, to raise<br />
achievementfor alltamarikiand young people –bysupporting each other<br />
and sharing expertise in teaching and learning (ako).<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College is partofthe HakatereKāhui Ako, with the following<br />
staff members re-appointedtoAcross Kāhui/Schools’roles.<br />
Marg Macpherson Curriculum Innovation and eLearning.<br />
Tiipene Philip Māoristudentachievement<br />
Staff -Farewells<br />
We acknowledge, with appreciation, forfurther leaving staff confirmed<br />
sincethe end of last year.<br />
Jorjia Colton<br />
Jorjia wasamuch-respectedmainstream class Learning SupportAssistantin<br />
her time at College fromMarch 2019 until the end of the 2020 school year.<br />
Caring,compassionate and patient, Jorjia is areal loss to students,who she<br />
relatedwelltoand,equally,tostaff. Weare sorrytolose her as aperson and<br />
astaff member, but do wish her well forher maternitytime ahead.<br />
Rachel Donaldson<br />
Rachel, Teacher of Physical Education, is wished well as she uplifts her<br />
maternity leave entitlement from the beginning of this year.Wethank her<br />
forher valued contributions and involvement, and look forwardtomeeting<br />
their new family member in the future.<br />
Lisa Walker<br />
Lisa was inaFixed-Term position as Teacher of Mathematics during 2020,<br />
finishing officially on 27 January this year. Recognised as ahard-working<br />
and very organised member of the teaching staff, she was well-liked by<br />
students and was acheerful, humorous peer-colleague. Wewish her well<br />
in herfutureendeavours.<br />
Victor Ji<br />
Victor was also in aFixed-Term Mathematics teaching position, from March<br />
of last year to 27 Januaryofthis year. Given thevariables of 2020, as afirst<br />
year teacher it wasaninteresting year to commenceone’s career. However,<br />
Victor contributed well, finding his feet and getting afeel for his style of<br />
teaching. Anadded positive was his high level of enthusiasm regarding<br />
the integration of technology into his teaching. Wethank Victor for all he<br />
contributed to students and to staff while at College and wish him well in<br />
hisnew position at Burnside High School.<br />
Information<br />
College Office HoursTerm Time<br />
Monday-Thursday<br />
Friday<br />
8:00am –4:30pm.<br />
8:00am –4:00pm.<br />
College Uniform Clothing Shop<br />
This is operated through the College Office between 8:30am-4:00pm,<br />
or by request.<br />
Families and students are welcome to view items of clothing (secondhand,good<br />
quality). We alsowelcomegood quality, cleansecond-hand<br />
clothing to sell on your behalf.<br />
AkoMeetings/College Closure–<br />
Thursday04March<br />
Please note that the College will beclosed for normal instruction on<br />
this dayinorder to hold Akointerviews forall year levels.<br />
These interviews provide opportunity for students to share information,<br />
plan and set goals,with their Akoteacher and parent/caregiver.<br />
Theinterviews will be held at <strong>Ashburton</strong> College,<br />
from 10:00am-8:00pm.<br />
Twenty-five minutes is allocatedfor Year 9and 10 students,<br />
andfifteen minutes forYear <strong>11</strong>-13 students.<br />
Familiesare to booktheir interviewtimes online,<br />
and this information will be provided in the nearfuture.<br />
Allstudents/familiesare expected to attend.<br />
Teacher Only Day–Friday05March<br />
Please note that the College will also be closed for normal instruction<br />
on this day, in order to undertakeaTeacher Only Day.<br />
Theday-long programme is fully committed to RestorativePractises training<br />
for staff, byoutside facilitators. This process is an important link to our<br />
AshColl Way, our Values of Pride,Qualityand Respect, andour preferenceto<br />
resolvematters firstly by negotiation, wherethis is possible.<br />
We do ask thatyou makealternativearrangements foryour<br />
sons/daughters on this dayand thank youfor your support.
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 1<br />
<strong>11</strong> <strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Congratulations<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College<br />
Year 9Academic Scholarship Winner<br />
RubyGraham<br />
The Year 9 Academic Scholarships were<br />
established in 2004 by the <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Board ofTrustees, with up to two scholarships<br />
awarded annually. Awardees are selected via<br />
two examination tests, one in English and one<br />
in Mathematics.<br />
Thescholarships areopen to anyYear 8student<br />
who is aNew Zealand citizen or permanent<br />
resident, and who applies for entry to Year 9at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College in the following year.<br />
One awardwas gained this year,and allocatedatthe end of 2020, forthe<br />
<strong>2021</strong> College year.<br />
Rubysaid she was‘really excited’toreceivethe newsand ‘quiteproud of<br />
herself’, saying she didn’t expectshe mightbea‘winner’.<br />
Rubywill put her funding towardssupporting twochosen aspects of her<br />
schooling and,importantly,said she waslooking forwardtothe year and<br />
the opportunities available.<br />
Youth andCareers Exchange:Register<br />
foranInteractiveSite<br />
This combined collaborative event promoted co-operatively between<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, YMCA and <strong>Ashburton</strong> College will be an<br />
expected attendance day for students from our district’s three secondary<br />
schools –<strong>Ashburton</strong> College, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Christian School and Mt Hutt<br />
College,plus those at the YMCA.<br />
Astrong inter-active and goal-orientated day is planned to grow students’<br />
understanding of career options available to them, and providing the<br />
opportunitytoattend an industryinanareathey maywanttoworkin.<br />
If youare alocalbusiness or youth service<br />
and would liketobookasite<br />
please register your interest at:youthexponz@gmail.com<br />
This action-packed week offers ahuge range of events including:<br />
MoneyMates;<br />
Budget Advice Service;<br />
Family works: Parenting Strategies Workshop;<br />
Understanding and supporting teenagerswith anxiety and depression;<br />
Autism NZ presentation;Keeping My Brain HealthyWorkshop;<br />
Behind the Screens presentedbyJames Beck from Attitude;<br />
Understanding AnxietyinChildren;<br />
‘Is this Normal?’–TheAll AboutBehaviourWorkshop;<br />
Parent2ParentCoffee and Connection Group;<br />
Parent TalksŌpuke: HelpingFamiliesThrive;<br />
Events<br />
Leadership Camp <strong>2021</strong><br />
With information providedbyDeputyHead Students<br />
Easterlin Faamausiliand AlexRielly<br />
On Wednesday27Januaryasixty-strong group of Year 13 studentstravelled<br />
to Mt Hutt Retreat for Leadership Camp, through until Friday 29January.<br />
This camp puts students into positionswheretheylearntoworkasateam<br />
andlead each otherthrough multiple challenges.<br />
Day1:<br />
Dayone of campincluded ‘RaftBuilding’ and ‘CaveStream’.<br />
For the ‘Raft Building’ exercise, teams had towork together tobuild araft<br />
out of barrels/drums,woodand rope.This activitywas achallenge formany<br />
as it required alot of teamwork and communication.Manystudentslearned<br />
what knots to use to tie the raft together as it was constructed and,after all<br />
that, there was the partofseeing if whatwehad just built would float!<br />
Once inthe water wepaddled out about twenty metres into the lake and<br />
thenback to shorewherewedisassembled theraft.<br />
(Pictured above, left to right): Ben Middleton, Parker Bradford,<br />
Olivia Lill, Hannah O’Reilly, Ellie Lawn, Tamaki Nishioka, Drew Porter and<br />
Samuel Reilly-Sigel,building their raft.<br />
(Pictured, right): The Orange<br />
group afloat amidst some<br />
choppy water on the raft they<br />
built together as ateam.<br />
‘Cave Stream’ included<br />
students doing about an<br />
hour-long walk through adark<br />
cave with a stream running<br />
through it. For this task we<br />
were also given the challenge<br />
of navigating most of the cave<br />
by candlelight instead of a<br />
torch, and then finding our<br />
way through a small section<br />
with no lightatall.<br />
Forthese activities<br />
communication wasreally<br />
important, requiring students to talk with each other and get to know each<br />
other better.<br />
Monday01-Sunday07March<br />
(Pictured left):<br />
SamRakthong emerging<br />
from the CaveStream.<br />
PasifikaHealth Day(healthylunchboxesand measles vaccinations);<br />
and finishingthe week with aChildren’sDay Celebration (free entry) at the<br />
Plains Railway Museum Tinwald.<br />
The events arebeingheld at variousvenues within<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> and throughout the County.<br />
Please check the websitefor the full programme and to Register.<br />
As shown on the website, all events arefreebut some requiretickets<br />
to attend *=ticketbookings required forthis event<br />
BOOK FREE TICKETS AT: www.waitaha.health.nz/parenting-week/<br />
Day2:<br />
Thesecond daywas filled with activities at the RopesCourse. Thegroups of<br />
students had to work together as ateam to complete these activities.The<br />
first activity was the ‘Big Swing’ where students had to climb up atall tree<br />
to jump off aplatformand swing-out across the forest.This wasquiteahard<br />
activity and for some students unthinkable, but with the encouragement<br />
and supportfromfellowstudents,they were braveenough to give it ago.<br />
We also did the ‘Leap ofFaith’ which is where participants climbed up<br />
another tall tree to jump and trytocatchthe bar across from them.<br />
(Pictured above, left and right): Student Malachi Drye swinging out across<br />
the forest on the ‘Big Swing’, and teacher Pete Lee having successfully<br />
completed the ‘Leap of Faith’now hanging on to the bar.<br />
These team-building activities really helped to bond students with each<br />
other,especially within their individual Houses.<br />
On this nightwehad speeches forHouseLeaders. Many students went for<br />
these roles and they spoke very well.Onthe same night, the House Leaders<br />
were announced and congratulations to those who were appointed!<br />
Day3:<br />
On the last day, we did alot of activities in our Houses, with our newly<br />
appointed House Leaders. This helped the House Leaders have an<br />
introduction into whatitwill be like to lead their House.<br />
Fantastic Experience:<br />
These activities allowedstudents to step up and take up various leadership<br />
roles, from leading agroup through the cave or figuring out the best<br />
strategy to complete anactivity. They also allowed students to be more<br />
confidentinthemselves and learnvital skillstobealeader.<br />
Overall, this was afantastic experience that many ofthe Year 13 students<br />
were able to take something away from, as we become the new leaders of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College for<strong>2021</strong><br />
House Captains <strong>2021</strong><br />
Thesuccessful contenders and thus House Captains for<strong>2021</strong> are–<br />
Blue House Malachi Drye and Abbey Wood<br />
Green House Brie Rudolph and Jacob Swan<br />
Orange House GeorgieCartney and Marlese Schoonderbeek<br />
Red House Olivia Lill and BenMiddleton<br />
Congratulations go to these studentsontheir success. During theweek<br />
of this newsletter, speeches and voting take place for the House and<br />
Student Executive positions, which we will be able to report oninour<br />
following newsletters.<br />
Coming Events<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
13 Polyfest,Red Zone,Corner New BrightonRoad<br />
17 Aoraki SecondarySchools’Tennis Championships,<br />
19 Athletic Prelims<br />
24 Canterbury Schools’ShowJumping,McLean’s Island<br />
Term Dates<strong>2021</strong> –<br />
Term One Started -Friday16April<br />
Term Two Monday03May -Friday09July<br />
Term Three Monday26July -Friday01October<br />
Term Four Monday18October -Tuesday02November (Year 13)<br />
-Thursday 04 November (Years <strong>11</strong>/12)<br />
-Thursday 09 December (Year 10)<br />
-Friday10December (Year 9)<br />
Public HolidayDates<br />
Easter<br />
Friday02April –Tuesday06April<br />
(returntoCollege Wednesday07April)<br />
Anzac Day<br />
Saturday25April,observedMonday26April<br />
(in Aprilholidays)<br />
Queen’s Birthday<br />
Monday07June<br />
Labour Day<br />
Monday25October<br />
CanterburyAnniversaryDay Friday 12 November
NEWS<br />
14 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Heartfelt trek by tractor owners<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Rural real estate agent John Davisonis<br />
hitching his restored Chamberlain<br />
Champion9Gtotheinaugural<br />
Heartland TractorTreknext month.<br />
It’s aconvoy of nine Chamberlain<br />
tractors, travelling1300 kilometres from<br />
Rangiora to Wheels at Wanaka and<br />
return to raise moneyfor HeartKids.<br />
Mr Davison was bornandbred in<br />
Rakaia andhas had alifelonginterest in<br />
classic tractors andcompetition<br />
ploughing.<br />
He ownedanarable mixed farmin<br />
MidCanterbury before acareer change<br />
20 yearsago and nowhas alifestyle<br />
blockinBroadfield,near Prebbleton.<br />
He has owned his mid60s<br />
Chamberlainfor just over five years.<br />
TheChamberlain models, in their<br />
distinctive orange, was atractorhe<br />
didn’tsee everyday in Canterbury.<br />
He travelled to Western Australia to<br />
view his 9G before buying.<br />
It was originallyowned by Yorkrakine<br />
farmer AllenCousinswho boughtitin<br />
1966. It was then restoredbyGary<br />
Snook, of Jurien Bay for more than<br />
$25,000.<br />
Mr Snooknamed the 9G Desert Rat as<br />
atribute to the Australian Diggersof<br />
World War 2asitwas tough and handled<br />
difficultsituations.<br />
Chamberlainswere apopular model<br />
forfarmers in the 1960s and‘70s andhad<br />
agood reputationofbeing tough and<br />
resilient, especiallyuseful to those<br />
clearing and developinglandinthe<br />
Australianwheatbelt district. However<br />
they wereset aside as farmers<br />
demanded morehorsepower.<br />
Mr Davison estimatesadailydistance<br />
of around250km on the tractor trek,<br />
travelling at 40km/h, will take six hours<br />
which he said was longenough in the<br />
driver’s seat.<br />
While he will mostly take in the<br />
surroundshewillbejoined by friends in<br />
the cab on different legs of the journey.<br />
The 300 diesellitre tankshouldn’t<br />
need filling until Wanaka.<br />
The Heartland Tractor Trek will not<br />
bethe 9G’s first;MrDavison trekked to<br />
Crank Up at Edendale in 2017 and the<br />
last WheelsatWanaka two years ago,<br />
andinAustralia it did numerous treks,<br />
including one with 29 other<br />
Chamberlains in 2000 to raise money for<br />
The Royal Flying Doctor service.<br />
The14day trekisbeing run by agroup<br />
of tractor loving mates in the<br />
Left: John Davison is joining the<br />
Heartland Tractor Trek next month in his<br />
trusty Chamberlain Champion 9G.<br />
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Chamberlain Owners Group. Mr<br />
Davison is afriend of trek organiser<br />
Steve Day,whosegrandsonOliver was<br />
born with heart defects.<br />
The support givenbyHeart Kids to<br />
Oliver’s familyspurredStevetoset up<br />
the tractor trek.<br />
Congenital HeartDefect is the most<br />
common birth defectinNew Zealand<br />
affecting one in 100 babiesborn. Heart<br />
Kids has beenaround for nearly 40 years<br />
supporting families thathave achild<br />
with heartdefects.<br />
Partone of the trek starts on March 25,<br />
travelling from New Plymouth to<br />
Wellington and thenbyferry to Picton. It<br />
then headstoRangiorafor the start of<br />
the main trek on March 28 which heads<br />
to Wheels at Wanaka and return.<br />
On day one theywillheadthrough<br />
Methven and <strong>Ashburton</strong>, then Geraldine<br />
andstay overnight in Timaru.<br />
Day two they headtoOamaruand<br />
Dunedin beforeheadinginland to<br />
Middlemarch and Ranfurly. Then<br />
Idaburn, Oturehua, Omakau, Alexandra,<br />
Cromwell and Wanaka.<br />
The return leg will visit Omarama,<br />
Twizel,Fairlieand Geraldine before<br />
ending at Rangiora.<br />
The trekkers will stopintowns along<br />
the waywith collection buckets and to<br />
raise awareness for Heart Kids but<br />
anyone wanting to support thecause<br />
now candosoonline at<br />
heartlandtractortrek.nz<br />
Support at hand<br />
Rural SupportTrustMidCanterburyhas seen a<br />
30 percent increase in calls thisyear,wellup<br />
from a‘‘veryquiet’’ December.<br />
MidCanterburyRST coordinator Frances<br />
Beeston said asmorepeople learned aboutRST<br />
anditsservices,shehopedmorepeople would<br />
reachoutforhelp. ‘‘It'sbecomingmore socially<br />
acceptedtoreach outand connect for support,we<br />
areactively tryingtodomore andconnect across<br />
more areas anddemographicsinour rural<br />
community.’’<br />
Upcomingreforms wereahugechallengefor<br />
therural communityand potential flow on effects<br />
to thedistrict was ‘‘huge. RST were working on<br />
doingaSocial Impact Reportoftheeffects on the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District causedbythenew reforms.<br />
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Changing face of Burnett Street and the CBD<br />
Contractors from Four Season Tree Care (left) took<br />
down trees on both sides of Burnett Street near the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Arcade as the CBD transformation<br />
continues. The trees were removed last Thursday,<br />
the same day the street went to aoneway system.<br />
On Monday, work will begin on installing new<br />
stormwater and water pipes; the road will be dug<br />
up and some of the work will be done at night.<br />
Kerbing and roading construction work will begin<br />
in March.<br />
Subcontractors are making good progress on a<br />
shared pathway along the East Street green.<br />
The water feature is shut while this work is under<br />
way and pedestrian rail crossings are affected.<br />
New kerbing on the western side of East Street will<br />
be laid from Friday, with progress about 40 metres<br />
aday.<br />
During this time, traffic will be able to drive south<br />
on East Street and parking will be unaffected.<br />
however, parking on the northbound side will be<br />
removed while kerbing work is under way.<br />
The last of the garden plantings are under way on<br />
Tancred Street. Road marking, with new speed<br />
limits, will happen when construction work is<br />
complete.<br />
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15<br />
New faces add to youth council voice<br />
Fourteen members on the <strong>2021</strong><br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Youth Council will<br />
provide avoice foryoung<br />
people in thedistrict.<br />
The new committee ranges in<br />
agefrom <strong>11</strong> to 23 and will drive<br />
youth council activities,help<br />
organise events, liaise with<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil and<br />
address issues facing young<br />
people in thedistrict.<br />
They have awide range of<br />
intereststhatinclude drama,<br />
sailing, dance,softball, karate,<br />
volleyballand chess.<br />
The group’s chairman is<br />
20yearold Michael Baker, who<br />
worksfor Des Kruger Tree<br />
Services.Heissupported by<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College Year <strong>11</strong><br />
studentsHenryGoodes and<br />
Lara Shierlaw, who arecodeputiesand<br />
have respective<br />
eventand community liaison<br />
dutiesaswell.<br />
Former Borough School<br />
student Maddie Page, now in<br />
herfirst year at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
College, has takenonthe<br />
secretary role, and 20yearold<br />
Beatrice Bernarte,who works<br />
at Rosebank Resthome, is<br />
global ambassador.<br />
Other members include Mt<br />
Hutt College’sAbbie Wilson<br />
James, who is submissions coordinator,<br />
and JohnMagyaya<br />
from <strong>Ashburton</strong> College, who is<br />
in charge of onlinemedia and is<br />
assisted by Alex Cojocary, the<br />
youngest member on the<br />
council.<br />
Theothermembers are<br />
17yearold Ila Cabalse,<br />
23yearold DomCotter, St<br />
Joseph's School pupil Sophia<br />
Aguila,Janre Lim and Anna<br />
Tu’amoheloa,both MountHutt<br />
College, and <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
deputy headgirl Easterlin<br />
Faamausili.<br />
Theyouth council will meet<br />
on the firstWednesday of each<br />
month andtwo district<br />
councillors, Cr Diane<br />
Rawlinson and Cr Lynette<br />
Lovett, will support them.<br />
Above: The <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Youth Council, flanked by<br />
district councillors, Diane<br />
Rawlinson (left) and Lynette<br />
Lovett.<br />
Lions boost shuttle fund<br />
Lions clubs from aroundMid<br />
Canterbury have banded<br />
together to supportthe<br />
Canterbury West Coast Cancer<br />
Society’s shuttle service.<br />
Local clubs are amongthe 23<br />
Lions clubs from aroundthe<br />
South Island to donate $13,000<br />
to the service, which provides<br />
free transport forpatients<br />
stayinginthe society’s<br />
accommodation to and from<br />
radiation and chemotherapy<br />
appointments at Christchurch<br />
Hospital.<br />
Janice PorterHoare,<br />
fundraising and events<br />
manager for the Cancer<br />
Society’s CWC division, said<br />
that the Lions Clubs’ significant<br />
donation was ahuge help<br />
towards funding the $65,000<br />
required to operate theshuttle<br />
each year.<br />
“Theshuttle currently<br />
operatesfrom 7.30am until 9pm<br />
Monday to Friday, which<br />
translates to approximately<br />
16,000 individual patient trips.<br />
Given that the patients we are<br />
providing our servicefor come<br />
from all over the South Island,<br />
including Mid and South<br />
Canterbury, the West Coast and<br />
Nelson/Marlborough, it is<br />
fabulous to see localLions<br />
Clubs from these regions<br />
supporting this service,” she<br />
said.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> CountyLions Club<br />
representative Christine<br />
Stewart, 1st ViceDistrict<br />
Governorfor District 202J,<br />
visited Daffodil Housetosee<br />
theshuttleservice in action<br />
andaccepted acertificate of<br />
thanks from theCancer Society<br />
on behalf of the contributing<br />
Lions clubs.<br />
MrsStewart said that like<br />
mostpeople she had family<br />
members and colleagues who<br />
had been diagnosed with<br />
cancer.<br />
“Our club members are<br />
happy to support the Cancer<br />
Society shuttle serviceasyou<br />
just neverknowwhensomeone<br />
in your community is going to<br />
need it.”<br />
It is the fourth consecutive<br />
year that the Lions clubs have<br />
donated to theshuttleservice.<br />
The firstdonation was<br />
organised by the late John<br />
Cramond from Motueka in 2017<br />
after he used the shuttle<br />
servicehimself while having<br />
cancer treatment in<br />
Christchurch.<br />
The societyisexpecting<br />
demandfor the shuttle service<br />
to grow evenfurtherthisyear.<br />
Right: <strong>Ashburton</strong> County Lions<br />
Club representative Christine<br />
Stewart accepts acertificate of<br />
thanks from Janice Porter<br />
Hoare of the Canterbury West<br />
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16 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Work starts on Mt Somers Hall<br />
Earthquake strengthening<br />
and refurbishment work is<br />
underway on the Mt Somers<br />
Hall.<br />
Scaffolding is up and<br />
strengtheningworkisbeing<br />
carriedout onthe facade of<br />
the building.<br />
Steel reinforcements have<br />
beenaddedand asbestos that<br />
was usedfor fireprotection<br />
on thehallprojectorhas<br />
beenremovedfromthe<br />
building.<br />
In October 2020 the Mt<br />
SomersReserveBoard<br />
received agrantfromthe<br />
Government’s Provincial<br />
Growth Fund (PGF) of<br />
$89,353.13tocover the<br />
upgrade project.<br />
Thefunding willenablethe<br />
supperroomtobefreshened<br />
up,coverdemolition of a<br />
chimney andpainting work.<br />
Mt Somers Reserve Board<br />
memberChris Murphy said<br />
the project had started<br />
earlier this month and was<br />
expected to be completedby<br />
midApril.<br />
The boardwas grateful for<br />
the PGFfundingithad<br />
receivedvia <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
DistrictCouncil, which<br />
would help withthe muchneededfreshenupofthe<br />
community facility.<br />
The work would be<br />
‘‘sympathetic’’tothe building<br />
andtothe casual passerby<br />
therewould benoreal<br />
difference.<br />
There would also be<br />
improvements to thelighting<br />
and kitchenarea.<br />
MrMurphysaid the PGF<br />
fundingprettymuch covered<br />
the entire refurbishment<br />
costsofthe projectand would<br />
helppreserve thehistoric<br />
valueofthe hall.<br />
The Mt Somers Hall was<br />
opened in 1922.<br />
The Mt Somers Hall under<br />
scaffolding.<br />
PHOTO MICK JENSEN<br />
Historic hui for mayors, runanga<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>mayor Neil Brownhas been<br />
partofanhistoric meeting between<br />
Canterburymayors andPapatipu<br />
Runanga leaders.<br />
The Canterbury Mayoral Forumheld a<br />
hui with thechairs of Canterbury’s10<br />
Papatipu Runanga at SelwynDistrict<br />
Council lastweek.<br />
It was the first time the mayors and<br />
runanga leadershavecometogether in<br />
this way.<br />
While many individual councils and<br />
mana whenua have enduring and solid<br />
relationships already, thetwo Canterburywide<br />
leadership groups have not met and<br />
engaged as acollectiveuntil now.<br />
The purposeofthe hui was to start<br />
buildingamoreformal relationship and<br />
focused on getting to know each other and<br />
understandingthe roles that each other<br />
play in their communities.<br />
Mayors and chairs shared information<br />
about their backgrounds, leadership roles,<br />
their council or takiwa areas, and their<br />
priorities for the future of Canterburyand<br />
its people.<br />
Chair of the mayoral forum Selwyn<br />
mayor SamBroughton said the hui had<br />
given the group astrongfoundationto<br />
build on.<br />
‘‘Havingthe chairs of the Papatipu<br />
Runanga andmayoral forum membersin<br />
one room established agreat platform<br />
fromwhich we can work together for the<br />
greater wellbeingofour peopleand land.’’<br />
Liz Brown, chairofTeTaumutu<br />
Runanga,saiditwas avery positive and<br />
constructive meeting.<br />
“This lays the beginnings of the<br />
foundation for aTiriti oWaitangibased<br />
partnershipwhere we can participate at<br />
theconceptual designstage rather than<br />
after the mahi hascommenced.”<br />
Mayorsand Papatipu Runanga chairs all<br />
agreed the valueinfostering the growing<br />
relationship and haveagreed to meet<br />
regularly to continuethe dialogue<br />
together.<br />
Mr Broughton said he felt astrongsense<br />
of commitment to work in partnership<br />
toward shared goals.<br />
‘‘While we might be able to go fast<br />
separately,wecan go much further<br />
together.’’<br />
Above: At the historic meeting were (from<br />
left) Dan Gordon (Waimakariri mayor),<br />
Marie Black (Hurunui mayor), Neil Brown<br />
(<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor), Chevy Allen (Te<br />
Runanga oKaikoura GM), John Henry<br />
(chair of Te Runanga oArowhenua), Sam<br />
Broughton (Selwyn mayor), Justin Tipu<br />
(chair of Te Runanga oMoeraki), Liz Brown<br />
(chair of Te Taumutu Runanga), Matiu<br />
Payne (chair of Te Runanga o<br />
Koukourarata), Tania Wati (chair of Ngai<br />
Tuahuriri Runanga), Craig Mackle<br />
(Kaikoura mayor), Graham Smith<br />
(Mackenzie mayor), Nigel Bowen (Timaru<br />
mayor), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch<br />
mayor), Jenny Hughey (Environment<br />
Canterbury chair), Jo McLean (chair of Te<br />
Runanga oWaihao), Hariata Kahu (chair of<br />
Te Runanga oKaikoura).<br />
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Quakes’<br />
10-year<br />
milestone<br />
Mid Canterbury people are<br />
invited to mark the10year<br />
anniversaryofthe <strong>February</strong> 22,<br />
20<strong>11</strong>earthquake with afree<br />
visittoQuake City, Canterbury<br />
Museum’sspecialexhibition<br />
about the Canterbury<br />
Earthquakes.<br />
Thanks to support from major<br />
sponsor theEarthquake<br />
Commission (EQC), admission<br />
charges to Quake Citywill be<br />
waivedon <strong>February</strong> 22.<br />
QuakeCity has had some<br />
updates aheadofthe 10year<br />
anniversary. Additions include<br />
asculptural wall of orangeroad<br />
cones in the entryway anda<br />
slideshow of buildings,<br />
artworksand streetscapes<br />
showing howOtautahi<br />
Christchurch haschanged in<br />
the decade since the<br />
earthquakes.<br />
Anumber of Cantabrianswho<br />
recount their experiences on<br />
<strong>February</strong>22,20<strong>11</strong>inthe film<br />
12.51, which runs in the<br />
exhibition, have been<br />
reinterviewed andfeatureina<br />
new short film reflectingon<br />
how their lives have changed in<br />
the last decade.<br />
Museum director Anthony<br />
Wright hopes people around<br />
the region takeupthe<br />
opportunity tovisit Quake City<br />
and reflect on the decade since<br />
the <strong>February</strong> quake.<br />
“The<strong>February</strong>quake was a<br />
tragedy that continues to affect<br />
the lives of Cantabrians, so it’s<br />
important thatwehaveaplace<br />
to tell the storiesofthe<br />
earthquakes and appropriate<br />
that we mark the 10year<br />
anniversarywith free entry.<br />
Quake City has somesobering<br />
reminders of what we lost in the<br />
earthquakes, but also of the<br />
challenges we overcameby<br />
pulling together.”<br />
Mr Wright said EQC’s<br />
sponsorship is notonly<br />
enabling freeentry on the<br />
anniversary, buthas also<br />
helped us to refocus Quake City<br />
on the domestic marketafter<br />
losing 80 percent of its visitors<br />
from overseas, due to Covid19<br />
travelrestrictions.<br />
EQC’s chief resilience and<br />
researchofficer Jo Horrocks<br />
said that buildingknowledge<br />
and resilience in the<br />
community is akey focus for<br />
EQC.<br />
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Waitangi Day celebrations at marae<br />
Hundreds of people youngand<br />
old headed out to Hakatere<br />
marae on Saturday afternoon to<br />
celebrate Waitangi at the Pa.<br />
Itwas afun event to welcome<br />
peopletothe marae.<br />
They enjoyedshared kai,<br />
musical performances and<br />
somefamilyfocused activities<br />
which were supported by<br />
organisations andgroups with<br />
displays, raffles and afew<br />
marketstalls.<br />
Hakatere Marae chair<br />
Michelle Brett waspleased<br />
with community turnout and<br />
praised the day’s organising<br />
subcommittee Celia Colcord,<br />
Rana Kohunuiand Ellie Smith<br />
and the host of volunteerson<br />
hand to bring it all together.<br />
There were performances by<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>fivepiece band<br />
PacificTribal, members of the<br />
Cook Island Mid Canterbury<br />
group, members of Man Up did<br />
arousing haka andcadets from<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Cadet Unit<br />
demonstrated tug of war. There<br />
was also volleyball, aslippery<br />
slideandabouncycastle set up<br />
for play.<br />
Waitangi at the Pa organising subcommittee members Celia Colcord, Rana Kohunui and Ellie Smith with items in the Taonga Maori<br />
raffle at Hakatere Marae.<br />
Left: Cook Island Mid Canterbury group performs, and above: group patron and dance leader Ruta<br />
Tare in action at Hakatere Marae. Mr Tare is also secretary for the Cook Island Christian Church.<br />
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<strong>February</strong>16, 17,18,<br />
19, 22, 23, 24 &25<br />
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Tipene Philip (centre) welcomes the community on to Hakatere Marae.
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
19<br />
Health battle for car club stalwart<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
ShayneAdams is counting<br />
down the weeksuntil the<br />
annual AutoSparks Street<br />
Sprints in early May.<br />
It’s the big racing eventofthe<br />
year forthe <strong>Ashburton</strong>Car Club<br />
and drawssometop driving<br />
talentfrom aroundthe country<br />
and boosts the Mid Canterbury<br />
economy.<br />
Entries have onlyjust opened<br />
but as usual there has been a<br />
surge of interestfor thelimited<br />
spots. Suchisits popularity<br />
thereisoftenawaiting list of<br />
driverskeentorace.<br />
It’s beenmade successful by<br />
the organisational skills of club<br />
life member, and president<br />
Shayne, the support of his wife<br />
Kim andfellow<strong>Ashburton</strong>Car<br />
Club committeeand members.<br />
Thereisalot of work to do but<br />
Shayneknows what needs to<br />
happen even though this year<br />
his healthisnotideal.He’son<br />
addedoxygensupply at least<br />
15hours aday due to chronic<br />
obstructive pulmonary disease<br />
(COPD). It’s an inflammatory<br />
lung diseasethat causes<br />
breathing difficulty.<br />
He was diagnosed more than<br />
15 yearsago but it’s<br />
deteriorated and he’s now on<br />
palliative care.<br />
Shayne and Kim have nothing<br />
but praise for the workofthose<br />
at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospital who<br />
have bent over backwards to<br />
help withShayne’s health and<br />
wellbeing since beinginand<br />
out of hospital in the past two<br />
months.<br />
“They’ve been fantastic,” Kim<br />
said.<br />
Shayne, 56,iscar club<br />
president and involvedsince he<br />
was around 16 years old,<br />
despite not being aparticularly<br />
good racing cardriver or<br />
mechanicallyminded.<br />
As aselfconfessed<br />
‘‘wayward’’ kid he gotinvolved<br />
in the club through his uncle<br />
Wayne and has not looked back.<br />
It’s kept himout of trouble.<br />
He hasalso been caretaker/<br />
groundsman at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
A&P Showgroundsfor the last<br />
13 yearsbut resigned in<br />
December due to deteriorating<br />
health.<br />
“We’veenjoyedour time<br />
there, Ionly wish we didn’t<br />
have to leave under the<br />
circumstances,” he said.<br />
He took over frompast<br />
caretaker Dick Sharpe. The<br />
grounds were used by the<br />
associationinsummerand<br />
leased by the Mid Canterbury<br />
Rugby Unionoverwinter.Both<br />
have different requirements.<br />
It has also been used fortruck<br />
shows, motorhome shows, dog<br />
shows and as an agricultural<br />
training ground, amongother<br />
uses.<br />
Shaynetookonthe role after<br />
getting diagnosed with COPD,<br />
identified after he got<br />
pneumonia while working in a<br />
Kiwifruit coolstore in the North<br />
Island.Hehad just been<br />
offered the managerrole but<br />
could not acceptit.<br />
Thedoctor told himthen if he<br />
continued working in the<br />
coolstore environmenthe<br />
would be dead in six months.<br />
He, along with Kim and their<br />
13monthold son Corey, moved<br />
to back to hometown <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
where the caretaker role came<br />
up. It was asteeplearning<br />
curve.<br />
It was only made better with<br />
guidance fromA&P committee<br />
member andgrounds manager<br />
Tim Lovett,and by experience <br />
then eventually better<br />
equipment.<br />
Thefamily (daughterKaitlyn<br />
arrived in time for their first<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>A&P Show in 2007),<br />
lived in the caretaker house on<br />
site and, aheadofthatfirst<br />
show, pushmowedthe lawnin<br />
frontofthe pavilionand the<br />
embankment.<br />
In the earlydays the A&P<br />
showwas on Friday and<br />
Saturday andahorse show was<br />
on Sunday. Therewere<br />
windows to clean, bushesto<br />
prune and stablestoready.<br />
Theywalked for miles during<br />
the first show weekend witha<br />
fully stockedthreewheeler<br />
pramcarting supplies to keep<br />
ablution blocks fully stocked<br />
and cleaned, Kim said.<br />
Theassociation latergot a<br />
ride on mowerand abuggy for<br />
use duringshowperiods.<br />
Shaynequickly learnedabout<br />
ground preparation andthe<br />
best times to mowandwater the<br />
grounds ahead of eventsfor the<br />
best conditions.<br />
Plus Tim was always on hand<br />
to help with problems and point<br />
Shayneinthe right direction.<br />
Now the grounds are often<br />
praised for their pristine<br />
condition and notably no stones<br />
Shayne Adams in his former caretaker role at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> A&P Showgrounds.<br />
by horse showorganisers.<br />
It’s considered one of the best<br />
horse show venuesinthe South<br />
Island, whichishigh praise.<br />
The Adamstake greatpride<br />
in that. It tookalot of work.Kim<br />
still removes stones from grass<br />
when shesees them. It’s<br />
become ahabit.<br />
Shayne's COPD is likely<br />
caused from many years<br />
working in aflour mill (he was<br />
in charge of wheat intake) and<br />
of course, smoking, but it was<br />
exacerbated by working in subzero<br />
temperaturesincoolstores<br />
afterwards.<br />
Since leaving the caretaker<br />
roleShayne has been in<br />
hospital at least six times.<br />
He is not onewho shies away<br />
from abattle so is taking his<br />
newsituationone step at a<br />
time.<br />
He has the supportofKim,as<br />
well as the car club committee<br />
andmembers.<br />
He is passionate about the<br />
sportand the club which has<br />
been around for 65 years. It has<br />
an impressive 73 active<br />
members. It was the first clubof<br />
national rally driver Hayden<br />
Paddon.<br />
Many of whom like itsfamilyfriendly<br />
environment and that<br />
it encourages young members<br />
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Shayne Adams (right) in his role as clerk of course at an <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Car Club event. Pictured left is his wife Kim. PHOTO CINDY LOVETT PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
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COUNCILBRIEF<br />
5Baring SquareWest,<strong>Ashburton</strong> |POBox 94, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> residents will soon<br />
be serviced bynew wastewater<br />
pipes with bigger capacity for<br />
a growing urban population,<br />
thanks to a$10 million project<br />
starting this year.<br />
TheCouncil is carryingout the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Relief Sewer (ARS) project on the eastern<br />
sideoftownwiththehelpofa$7.98million<br />
Government grant from the three waters<br />
reform stimuluspackage.<br />
Theupgrades will see largerpipes ranging<br />
from 600 to 800 millimetres in diameter<br />
installed underground for 5.1 kilometres,<br />
starting at the new <strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />
crossing pipeline on Milton Road South<br />
andending on Bridge Street in Netherby.<br />
The work will disrupt vehicle access on<br />
Milton Road South at various stages of the<br />
project,with road closures planned forthe<br />
Beach RoadEast intersection andWakanui<br />
Road intersection. Parts ofAlbert Street<br />
will also be impacted.<br />
Council has contracted <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Contracting Ltd (ACL) and Seipp<br />
Construction Ltd tocomplete the work,<br />
which is expected to finish inMarch 2022.<br />
Council Infrastructure Services Group<br />
Manager, Neil McCann says the ARS is<br />
a continuation of the major upgrades<br />
Council has been carrying out to<br />
future-proof <strong>Ashburton</strong>'s wastewater<br />
infrastructure.<br />
"The ARS has been abig project on our<br />
books for some time and with the River<br />
Crossing and Pump Station project now<br />
complete,wecan start installing the larger<br />
pipes around town thatwill transport our<br />
wastewaterall the wayunder theriver to<br />
the newpump station."<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Mayor, Neil Brown<br />
says the Council isvery pleased to have<br />
the backing of the Government, which is<br />
covering 80 per cent of the project costs.<br />
"When the first tranche of the three waters<br />
reform funding wasannounced,wesawa<br />
good opportunity to save some money for<br />
ratepayers and wewere delighted to be<br />
awarded such asignificant sum."<br />
Preparation work has begun at the riverendofMilton<br />
Road South and thisstretch<br />
of road to BeachRoadEast will eventually<br />
be closed to the publicwhilethe pipes are<br />
installed.<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong>/Hakatere River Track will<br />
remain open to trail-users, howeveraccess<br />
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Majorinfrastructure future-proofing project set<br />
to start in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
will be unavailable via MiltonRoadSouth.<br />
Council will provide further details of the<br />
upcoming road closuresanddetour routes<br />
as the project progresses.<br />
To stay up-to-date on the<strong>Ashburton</strong>Relief<br />
Sewer project, visit the Council website<br />
ashburtondc.govt.nz/ARS.<br />
Newplayground<br />
equipment forRakaia<br />
The popular Rakaia Salmon<br />
Site on State Highway One is<br />
set to feature new playground<br />
equipment for families to<br />
enjoy, as the Council gets to<br />
work removing some of the old<br />
equipment.<br />
Starting next week, Council will be<br />
removing the old swing, slideand seesaw<br />
which are nolonger in good condition.<br />
The replacement play equipment will<br />
be ordered as soon asthe designs are<br />
finalised.<br />
The updated equipment forms part of<br />
the $958,000 enhancements being made<br />
to the reserve, which include new public<br />
toilets, footpaths, solar-powered rubbish<br />
bins, Rakaia history signage, additional<br />
seating and landscaping.<br />
Council is investing $198,000 from<br />
existing budgets to the enhancement<br />
project, with the remainder covered bya<br />
$740,000 Tourism InfrastructureFund(TIF)<br />
Government grant and a$20,000 donation<br />
from the Rakaia Lions.<br />
Council Community Services Group<br />
Manager, Steve Fabish says the new<br />
equipmentwillhelpfreshenupthesalmon<br />
sitefor visitors.<br />
"Some of the equipment has dated and<br />
isn't in good enough condition anymore,<br />
so new equipment will make a big<br />
differencetothe park'soutlook."<br />
The reserve's new 10-pan toilet facilities<br />
were openedinOctober last year andnew<br />
footpathsare continuingtobeinstalled.<br />
The Council is aiming to have the<br />
playground readybyJuly<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
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LowerHakatere to<br />
receiveCouncil drinking<br />
water service<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council has<br />
begun extending its Upper<br />
Hakatere water service totheir<br />
neighbours in Lower Hakatere<br />
in amove that will help ensure<br />
safe drinking water for more<br />
residents.<br />
Lower Hakatere,located at the <strong>Ashburton</strong>/<br />
Hakatere river-mouth on the east coast<br />
of the district is currently serviced by a<br />
privatewatersupply,butagreaternational<br />
emphasis on drinking water standards<br />
and compliancehas promptedthe Council<br />
to take over the servicebyconnecting the<br />
villagetoits Upper Hakaterescheme.<br />
Infrastructure Services Group Manager,<br />
Neil McCann said, "We are pleased to be<br />
optimising the use ofour existing water<br />
treatment infrastructure toservice more<br />
peopleinthis community.<br />
"Once completed, all Hakatere residents<br />
will have access to water that undergoes<br />
the treatment, testing and infrastructure<br />
maintenancethatweprovideourschemes.<br />
This is areally beneficial upgrade."<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> ContractingLtd (ACL), working<br />
on behalf of the Council, started the<br />
project on Tuesday 9<strong>February</strong> and are<br />
expected to finish upinthree weeks.<br />
The upgrade involves installing a 230<br />
metre long connection from the current<br />
treatment facility off River Road heading<br />
east towardsthe Lower Hakaterehuts.<br />
Upper Hakatere residents will experience<br />
atemporary water shutdown when the<br />
connection isswitched on, but advance<br />
notice will be given before this is carried<br />
out.<br />
The project does not impact any roads and<br />
is being carried out on Council land.<br />
After the new connection is finished, the<br />
private supply will be switched off at a<br />
later date when residents are ready to<br />
be transferred onto the new combined<br />
scheme.<br />
Petpreparationfor an<br />
emergency<br />
Emergencies can bestressful times, and if you have pets, domestic<br />
animalsorlivestock thismay be even moresoifyou haven'tthought<br />
about how you willlook after them in these situations. Makesureto<br />
includeyour pets and animalsinyour emergencyplanning. Here are<br />
sometips to help:<br />
Ensure your pet has acollar and<br />
name tag with your phone<br />
1 number, name and address. For<br />
dogs, this is also why<br />
microchipping is so important.<br />
Ensure you have a carry box,<br />
towel or blanket, emergency<br />
2<br />
food,alead and muzzleaspart of<br />
your pet’s emergency getaway<br />
kit. Put your name, phone number and<br />
address on the box.<br />
In the event ofanevacuation,<br />
take your pets and their<br />
3<br />
vaccination records/essential<br />
medications with you if it is safe<br />
do so. Welfare or evacuation centres<br />
generally don't accept pets except for<br />
service animals such as guide dogs. Some<br />
communities have established sheltering<br />
options forpets.<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Make in-case-of-evacuation<br />
arrangements with friends or<br />
relatives outside your<br />
neighbourhood or area.<br />
Keep alist of “pet-friendly” hotels<br />
and motels and their contact<br />
details in case you have to<br />
evacuate.<br />
If you have domestic animals (such as<br />
horses,pigs or poultry) or livestock,know<br />
which paddocks aresafetomove livestock<br />
away from floodwaters, landslides and<br />
power lines. In the event of an evacuation,<br />
ensure you have aplan in place sothat<br />
they will be secure and have food, water<br />
and shelter. The responsibility for animal<br />
welfare remains withthe owner.<br />
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Colouring competition to celebrate farmers supporting farmers<br />
MidCanterbury Rural SupportTrustisrunninga<br />
primary schoolcolouring competition to celebrate<br />
farmers supporting farmers,and raiseawareness about<br />
the organisation.<br />
It is for children aged fiveto12yearsold, in three age<br />
group categories,and has a$50 prize foreach winning<br />
agegroup pupil and their school.<br />
All eligible children are encouraged to attend.<br />
Rural Support TrustMid Canterburycoordinator<br />
Frances Beeston said the competition was to celebrate<br />
thework done by Rural Support Trust which useslocal,<br />
rural people familiarwithissues to helpothers in all<br />
kinds of situations get through their currentchallenges.<br />
There is aMid Canterburybased team workingona<br />
roster system to manthe trust’s free phone line which<br />
is available 24/7.<br />
The0800telephone numberis(0800 787254).<br />
Ms Beeston hasdeliveredthe colouring competition<br />
forms to all primary schools around the district.<br />
Completedentries canbehanded into eachschool<br />
andclose on <strong>February</strong> 26.<br />
Zonta female art award finalists chosen<br />
The finalists have been selected<br />
for this year’s Zonta <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Female Art Awards (ZAFAA),<br />
with the 92 entries nowwhittled<br />
downto 43.<br />
Some 24 of the finalists<br />
qualify for the premier award<br />
and the rest are eligible for the<br />
young generationaward.<br />
The finalists have been<br />
selectedbyjudges for an<br />
exhibition which runs from<br />
March 6to April 6.<br />
ZAFAA seeks to raise the<br />
status of female visual artists<br />
andto acknowledge the<br />
contribution women make to<br />
art.<br />
The premier award finalists<br />
are: Susan Badcock, Amie<br />
Blackwell, Jen Bowmast, Kara<br />
Burrowes, Lucy Dolan Kang,<br />
Edwards+Johann, PollyGilroy,<br />
JacquelynGreenbank, Karen<br />
Greenslade,Lee Harper,<br />
MiKyung Jang, Mandy Joass,Ina<br />
Johann, DonnaMarie<br />
Patterson,Lisa Patterson,<br />
Rachel Ratten, Della Rees, Kate<br />
Rivers, Olivia IsabelSmith,<br />
Nicola Thorne, Akkyvan der<br />
Velde, Lucinda Webber, Jenny<br />
Wilsonand Holly Zandbergen.<br />
Young generationaward<br />
finalists are: Isabella Breese,<br />
Rosetta Brown, Theanine<br />
Durven,Harriet Eglinton,<br />
Brietta Freeman, OliviaRose<br />
HargestSlade, Sophie<br />
Hamilton, Mia Heywood, Emma<br />
Kim, Monica Koster, Yixuan Li,<br />
Hannah Margison, Payge<br />
Ovenstone,Ella Reeves, Phoebe<br />
Rolleston,Abby Ross, Jorja<br />
Shadbolt, Alice Wareing and<br />
Victoria Wareing.<br />
The awardwinners will be<br />
announced at the exhibition<br />
opening on March5at 7pm at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery.<br />
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RSA keen to promote its facilities<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
The last 12 months have<br />
createdaneed for changeatthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>RSA,president<br />
Merv Brenton says.<br />
It’s an issue that has been<br />
buildingfor yearsasmembers’<br />
aged and few members joined.<br />
The105yearold RSAhas its<br />
roots steepedin military<br />
tradition and it has a<br />
reasonably healthy<br />
membership with close to 600<br />
members. But around60<br />
percentofthose were made up<br />
of over 60year olds.<br />
Twothirds were associate<br />
members (notcurrentorexdefence<br />
forces), Mr Brenton<br />
said,whichwas fine. People did<br />
not have to have abackground<br />
in themilitarytojoin.<br />
Richard Carterand Pat<br />
Baker havebeen associate<br />
members since themid1970s.<br />
Both their fathers were<br />
servicemen.<br />
The menboth enjoy catching<br />
up with friends on club night,<br />
having ayarn and“enjoying the<br />
joviality”,Richard said. And<br />
there was often awin or twoin<br />
the raffles.<br />
They also enjoyedthe<br />
friendlinessofRSA members,<br />
and pricesatthe bar weregood.<br />
Mr Baker’s daughter<br />
Stephanie joined at aged 18 –<br />
having been visiting theRSA as<br />
achild with her parents and<br />
has had friends join since.<br />
She enjoys the social<br />
atmosphere and entertainment.<br />
There is ajunior membership<br />
available to children from aged<br />
13.<br />
ExNavy chef Annette<br />
Cunningham has also joined<br />
through Stephanie, alongwith<br />
Sam Mui.<br />
Annette spent five yearsas<br />
chef serving up to 150 crewon<br />
New Zealand Navy ships.<br />
During her timeshe travelled<br />
round Vanuatu,Philippines<br />
and Australian waters.<br />
The atmosphere at theRSA<br />
hailed back to her time in the<br />
defence forcesand offered a<br />
friendly socialenvironmentto<br />
relax in.<br />
Both Annette and Lou Lucas,<br />
who moved to <strong>Ashburton</strong>from<br />
Enjoying club night at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> RSA are (from left) Stephanie<br />
Baker, Annette Cunningham, Lou Lucas and Alycia Millichamp, <strong>11</strong>.<br />
Feilding, found the RSAa<br />
comfortable space to bring<br />
their children.<br />
Grant Cockburn regularly<br />
plays pool againsthis daughter<br />
GemmaLea, 12, at the RSA. She<br />
is apool shark in themaking, he<br />
joked.<br />
Butit’s agreat chance for<br />
them to bond.<br />
Cezarne Rodgers, the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Cadet Unit Leader,<br />
had membership throughher<br />
defence force role.<br />
Shedealt with many of the<br />
members atthe RSA through<br />
her cadet force role, but was<br />
also pleased for aplacetorelax<br />
in comfortable surroundings.<br />
Existing members have been<br />
alifeline for the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
RSA, luckyenoughtohavea<br />
freehold property in acentral<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> site.<br />
It’s awarm familyfriendly<br />
environment.<br />
Butitwas moreyounger<br />
members whichwereneededto<br />
be sustainable. Those who used<br />
the RSA on aregularbasis and<br />
also allowed the club achance<br />
to grow.<br />
“Lookingforward we need<br />
new members,” MrBrenton<br />
said.<br />
Mr Brenton andvicepresident<br />
AllanJohnstone<br />
know theclub hasalottooffer.<br />
There were sectionswhich met<br />
regularly and coveredmost<br />
interests among members.<br />
Theyincludedcards (500 and<br />
euchre), indoor bowls, pool,<br />
darts, golf and travel.<br />
There was alsoasocial<br />
women’s section anda<br />
compulsory military training<br />
section which met monthly for<br />
outings.<br />
However most people were<br />
unawareofthe RSAasahidden<br />
gem and its future potential.<br />
Theyhad full bar facilities<br />
with 14 gamingmachines, four<br />
pooltables, dart boards, live<br />
monthly entertainment and a<br />
family restaurant serving<br />
delicious affordablefood<br />
throughout theweek.<br />
Jackson’s Bistro, run by<br />
sisters Sheryl, Sam and Jenny,<br />
offer mouthwatering meals<br />
cookedfresh onsite to RSA<br />
patrons every Wednesday<br />
lunchtime,and Thursdayand<br />
Saturday evenings from 5.30pm<br />
to 8pm.Theyalsodofunction<br />
catering.<br />
There wasalsoacourtesy van<br />
running to all four corners of<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> township from<br />
Thursday to Saturday from<br />
4pm.Thursday nightClub Night<br />
was popular during the week<br />
but the RSA had also<br />
introduced acorporate<br />
membership for companiesand<br />
workplaces,whichdrewinnew<br />
members on other nights,<br />
especially Fridays.<br />
Jackson's Bistro sisters Jenny and Sheryl in action on club night.<br />
GemmaLea Cornelius watches dad Grant Cockburn take his shot<br />
during pool play.<br />
The men were keen to<br />
increase corporate<br />
memberships too.<br />
As wellasbeing asocial hub<br />
to members,the RSA was<br />
equipped to help with any<br />
welfare needs for exservice<br />
people and their families,Mr<br />
Brenton said.<br />
However the service was<br />
often underutilised by those<br />
entitled to use it which was<br />
upsetting.<br />
He encouraged any past<br />
servicepersonnelortheir<br />
families in need to make<br />
contact.<br />
They had waystohelp.<br />
“We areopen to ideas,” Mr<br />
Brentonsaid, of makingthe<br />
RSA thrive into the future.<br />
There is no point in us<br />
putting on something, or<br />
starting something noone<br />
wants, he said.<br />
TheRSA would like to hear<br />
from people keen to join or<br />
those with ideas to boost the<br />
use of the club facilities.They<br />
can be contacted through the<br />
RSA although people can apply<br />
online through the RSA<br />
website.<br />
We wouldlove to try to<br />
accommodate people, Mr<br />
Brentonsaid.<br />
Agility dogs stars of show<br />
LOCAL LISTENING<br />
Plenty of happy dogs and owners departed<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> showgrounds on Sunday after<br />
the twoday Mid Canterbury Dog Agility<br />
Championships.<br />
The show was run by the Mid Canterbury<br />
Dog Training Club and spokesperson Debbie<br />
Woods said nearly 300 dogs took part in a<br />
variety of events.<br />
Local winners included Tom Wilson and<br />
his dog Gary, who were competing in their<br />
first championship show. They picked up a<br />
first and third in jumping classes and a<br />
second for novices.<br />
Other club members to finish in the top<br />
placings were Kirsten Drysdale with Amber<br />
and Ailsa, Debbie with Bikkie, Oi and Russel,<br />
Carol O’Connor and Shaye, Sharon Dron and<br />
Kit and Caroline Sinclair and Poppy.<br />
The club runs classes teaching family pets<br />
domestic manners; one is due to start in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> on Monday and another is<br />
scheduled for Methven at the end of the<br />
month.<br />
The next big mission for the club will be an<br />
obedience event, to be held in the Tinwald<br />
Domain on March 27 and 28.<br />
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Boats on the water for ramp fundraiser<br />
Little Rakaia Boating Club president Graeme Patterson is planning<br />
aclub day to raise funds for the final stage of the boat ramp rebuild.<br />
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Jetboat andairboat rides along<br />
with boatingeventssuchasa<br />
giant slalom and poker runs will<br />
feature during the Little Rakaia<br />
Boating Club club day next<br />
month.<br />
The event is open to the<br />
public and will be held at the<br />
Rakaia Huts Lagoon on March 7,<br />
from 10am to 4pm. It is to help<br />
raise funds for the finalstage of<br />
the boat ramp rebuild.<br />
Once completed the boat<br />
rampwill have cost around<br />
$340,000.<br />
There will also be abouncy<br />
castle, acake stall, achocolate<br />
wheel as well as barbecuefood,<br />
coffee and softdrinksfor<br />
purchase.<br />
Club president Graeme<br />
Patterson saidthe first and<br />
second stages of the rebuild<br />
were done in 2018 andthe final<br />
stage has been thepriority for<br />
the club over the past two years.<br />
The club members have<br />
raised 85 percentofthe funds<br />
but around $50,000 was still<br />
required to complete the final<br />
stage.<br />
The final stage fundraiser<br />
received aboost when the club<br />
received $35,000 as the<br />
recipient of fundsraised by<br />
Ellesmere Lionsand their<br />
annual charity golf day at the<br />
Ellesmere Golf Course.<br />
Other funds have come from<br />
the RATA Foundation($30,000)<br />
and theLotteriesGrant Board<br />
($145,000) helped with funding<br />
applications by Sarah Wylie<br />
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The balance of the funds in<br />
hand have come from the club<br />
members’ annual subscriptions,<br />
fundraising, member and<br />
community donations.<br />
‘‘Without the help and<br />
backing fromlocal businesses,<br />
the local andwider community<br />
none of thefunding would have<br />
been possible.’’<br />
The club day will feature<br />
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chocolate wheel offering<br />
whitebait andchocolate treats<br />
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Alpine airboats will also be<br />
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airboat andtaking passengers<br />
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welcoming visitors to Little<br />
Rakaia Huts to enjoy aday in<br />
the sun and to watch or<br />
participate in the events.’’<br />
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Former local now minister in Kurow<br />
SANDY.EGGLESTON<br />
@alliedpress.co.nz<br />
Ajourney that started in Papua New<br />
Guinea about 40 years ago and has led<br />
to Kurow is thebeginningofanew<br />
trailfor Lee Kearon.<br />
The former Mid Canterburywoman<br />
was commissionedasalocal<br />
ordained minister at Kurow’s St<br />
Stephen’sPresbyterian church<br />
recently.<br />
Mrs Kearon, whowas born in<br />
Australia,said she felt the call to<br />
pastoral ministry when she was about<br />
14 and living in PapuaNew Guinea.<br />
“I justhad areal sense that God<br />
wantedmetodothis and the odd<br />
thingisIdidnot know another female<br />
minister,” Mrs Kearonsaid.<br />
She immigrated to New Zealand in<br />
1978 andlater married her first<br />
husband.<br />
In the 1990s when she was livingon<br />
afarm at Rakaia, theReverend<br />
Johanna VanDer Kley, was<br />
appointed to the Presbyterian<br />
church, Mrs Kearonattended.<br />
“She was able to show us what<br />
ministry looked likefromthe inside.<br />
“That wasanamazing startfor me<br />
andthings sort of grew togetherat<br />
that point.”<br />
By 1997 she hadmoved to<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> and started talking with<br />
her churchleaders about how she<br />
could train to beaminister.<br />
The first stepwas to put hername<br />
forwardtothe Presbyterian church<br />
committee who selected potential<br />
candidates for nationally ordained<br />
ministry.<br />
“I was notsuccessful at that stage.”<br />
Shedid win apastoralassistant<br />
position at St Andrew’s Presbyterian<br />
Church in Gorein2000 and worked<br />
there for several years.<br />
When the contract was finished at<br />
St Andrew’s she movedto<br />
Invercargill and worked in a<br />
resthome laundry.<br />
In 2005 after marrying second<br />
husband Clive, Mrs Kearonmoved<br />
back to Gore and busied herself with<br />
church activitiesand other groups<br />
including the GoreFarmers’ Market.<br />
In the following 15 years she made<br />
several attempts to be considered as<br />
acandidate for national ordained<br />
ministry but was unsuccessful.<br />
“When you are initially<br />
unsuccessful at something you go<br />
backtothe drawingboard and you<br />
ask thequestion is this whatI’m still<br />
calledtodo?”<br />
Each time she wassureshe was on<br />
the right track and so she persevered.<br />
‘‘A sense of callsometimes takes<br />
timeand patience to evolve and<br />
discern.’’<br />
In 2013 thecouple movedto<br />
Outramwhere she became involved<br />
with theMaungatua and Kurow<br />
parishes.<br />
Finallythe dooropened for her to<br />
be ordained asalocal minister.<br />
“Whatever ministry path you<br />
follow it’s aseries of steps, it’sa<br />
seriesofconversations. You don’t<br />
knowthe endfrom the beginning.”<br />
It was agreat feeling to have<br />
reached her dream.<br />
“I haveafeeling the journey isonly<br />
justbeginning.”<br />
Mrs Kearon willcontinuetolive in<br />
Outrambut willwork inKurow 12<br />
hoursaweek.<br />
Former Mid Canterbury woman Lee Kearon has<br />
taken up the position of local ordained minister<br />
in the Kurow Presbyterian parish.<br />
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Award for tennis stalwart<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
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Mid Canterburytennis<br />
stalwart Chris<br />
Anderson has been<br />
recognised with a<br />
serviceawardfrom the<br />
New Zealand Tennis<br />
Umpires Association.<br />
The tennis veteran,<br />
who has coached the<br />
game for more than 35<br />
years, first got involved<br />
in the officiating side in<br />
2008.<br />
She completedher<br />
national refereeing<br />
certificate in 2012 and<br />
with her knowledge and<br />
experience can act as<br />
the umpire,<br />
tournament director<br />
and score gamesif<br />
needed.<br />
‘‘Youneed to know<br />
the rules of tennisand<br />
also whentoapply<br />
them.<br />
‘‘Forme, the best<br />
tournamentsare those<br />
that run smoothly and<br />
don’t require me to be<br />
called out to court,’’<br />
Chris said.<br />
Ruleupdatesfive<br />
years ago had been<br />
designed to make the<br />
umpirerole simpler<br />
and rules were clearly<br />
defined.<br />
Occasionally she<br />
neededtoget involved<br />
oncourt and then might<br />
have to calm a<br />
situation,ormake an<br />
official call.<br />
‘‘I do enjoy the<br />
umpiringside and Isee<br />
it as away to give back<br />
to the gamethat Ihave<br />
known all my life.’’<br />
She had attended<br />
many tournaments over<br />
the years, including a<br />
number overseas, and<br />
understood whatwent<br />
on behind the scenes.<br />
Chris was born and<br />
brought up in atennisplaying<br />
family at<br />
Lowcliffe.<br />
Tennisisvery much<br />
in her bloodand she<br />
had spent countless<br />
hours on courtplaying,<br />
coachingand<br />
officiating.<br />
She coached at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Tennis<br />
Centre for over10years<br />
from 2005 and later<br />
continuedcoaching at<br />
the Methven Club and<br />
at nearbyschools.<br />
‘‘I decided during<br />
covid that Iwould pack<br />
in the coachingand<br />
take things alittle<br />
easier.<br />
‘‘I’m keentokeep up<br />
the umpiring and I’ll<br />
still do the drawsand<br />
help run local<br />
tournaments.’’<br />
Chris is not playing<br />
too much tennis either<br />
these days and has<br />
swapped the tennis<br />
racquet for the golf<br />
Chris Anderson withher 10 plus years service<br />
award certificate.<br />
club.<br />
She plays at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club<br />
and enjoysregular<br />
ninehole social<br />
matches.<br />
Her front nine<br />
handicap is 10 and her<br />
back nine handicapis<br />
nine.<br />
RESULTS<br />
Softball<br />
Hampstead Slow Pitch:<br />
Friday 5th <strong>February</strong>:<br />
Marines &Angels 22-<strong>11</strong> Laser Attack.<br />
Hakatere Hitters 21-16 The Reigning<br />
Champs. S&Giggles Vs Hakatere Hitters<br />
(Deferred.)<br />
Mid Canterbury Softball Competition:<br />
Saturday 6th <strong>February</strong>:<br />
Devon Tavern Hampstead Heat 12-6<br />
Fairfield Ragamuffins. Panthers 21-10<br />
Fairfield Ratbags. Devon Tavern Hampstead<br />
Phoenix 9-8 Demons Rebels.<br />
Points tables<br />
Mid Canterbury Softball -<br />
Under 13s: Hampstead Braves 31,<br />
Demons 15, Fairfield 14, Panthers <strong>11</strong>.<br />
Under 16s: Demons Cardinals 17,<br />
Fairfield 13, Hampstead All Stars 9.<br />
Senior mixed: Hampstead Heat 38,<br />
Panthers 30, Fairfield Ragamuffins 26,<br />
Fairfield Ratbags 25, Hampstead<br />
Phoenix 20, Demons Rebels 10.<br />
Hampstead slow pitch:<br />
Marines and Angels 36, S and<br />
Giggles 29, Laser Attack 25, Hawkies<br />
Hawks 22, Hakatere Hitters 17, The<br />
Reigning Champs <strong>11</strong>.<br />
Cycling<br />
Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 3rd<br />
Feb Wednesday night Training Ride,<br />
16km, 19 riders:<br />
1st John Uden CT. 31.22. HT. 6m.<br />
RT. 25m 22s; 2nd Doug Coley CT. 31.23.<br />
HT. 6m. RT. 25m 23s; 3rd Chris Reid CT.<br />
31.23. HT. 6m. RT. 25m 23s; 4th Nick<br />
Squires CT. 31.24. HT. 3.30m. RT. 27m<br />
54s; 5th Mark Smitheram CT. 31.45. HT.<br />
6m. RT. 25m 45s; 6th Nigel Chatterton<br />
CT. 32.05. HT. 3.30m. RT. 28m 35s; 7th<br />
Ron Kennedy CT. 32.21. HT.2m. RT.<br />
30m 21s; 8th Brent Hudson CT. 32.22.<br />
HT. 2m. RT. 30m 22s; 9th James Reid<br />
CT.32.30. HT. Go. RT. 32m 30s; 10th<br />
Tony Ward CT.32.38. HT. 9.35m.<br />
RT.23m 03s F/T; <strong>11</strong>th Larry Neal CT.<br />
32.38. HT. 9.35m. RT. 23m 03s 2f/t; 12th<br />
Michael Gallagher CT.32.44. HT. 9.35m.<br />
RT. 23m 09s 3f/t; 13th Michelle Knight<br />
CT. 32.45. HT. 7.40m. RT. 25m 05s 4f/t;<br />
14th Ed Hobson CT.32.46. HT. 7.40m.<br />
RT. 25m 06s; 15th Bridget Sheed<br />
CT.32.52. HT. 2m. RT. 30m 52s; 16th<br />
Nick Grijns CT. 33.42. HT. 7.40m. RT.<br />
26m 02s; 17th Debbie Skinner CT. 33.56.<br />
HT. 3.30m. RT. 30m 26s; 18th Andy<br />
Skinner CT. 33.56. HT. 3.30m RT. 30m<br />
26s; 19th Richard Begg CT. 34.50. HT.<br />
6m. RT. 28m 50s.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club<br />
Saturday 6<strong>February</strong><br />
The winner ofthe Gordon Blacklow<br />
Memorial Trophy was Thomas Bird with<br />
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27<br />
41 stableford points. Other winning<br />
scores were: Stewart Dunlop 40; Dennis<br />
Mably, Paul Clark and Peter Walker 39;<br />
Eric Parr, Hamish Niles, Kevin Smith and<br />
Royce Jamieson 38; George Brown,<br />
Lindsay Stoddart, Dave Robertson and<br />
Shane Beavan 37; Vince Carr, Bruce<br />
Day, Perry Hunt, Neil MacDonald and<br />
Gaby Jansen 36.<br />
Top Woman: Marilyn Walker<br />
Non Handicap Section: 1st John<br />
Smith, 2nd Kevin Mates<br />
Twos: Peter Walker, Jeff Hewitt, Jon<br />
Bond and Brent Clarke.<br />
Nearest The Pins: The 3 Stooges:<br />
Jon Bond; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill:<br />
Peter Walker; Value Plus Processing:<br />
Brent Clarke; South Island Seeds: Ross<br />
Chatterton; Property Brokers #6: Gordon<br />
Crawford; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9:<br />
Thomas Bird; Alluvial Restaurant Brent<br />
Clarke<br />
Nine Hole Results<br />
The Harvey Bakehouse winner of the<br />
day was Tonee Hurley with 23pts. Other<br />
winning scores were: Sam and Oliver<br />
Prince 21 pts each, Stewart Bennett 19<br />
on c/b<br />
Monday 8<strong>February</strong><br />
The winners of the Vauxhall Salver for<br />
mixed pairs were: Mary Lou Watson &<br />
Tim Newton.<br />
Nett 66 Second were Jen Shepherd &<br />
Bruce Day 66.5 on c/b from Karen McRae<br />
&Hamish Niles.<br />
In the Men’s section the winners<br />
were: George Brown & Gavin Douglas<br />
65.5 from Neil<br />
MacDonald & Ben Niles 68.5 and<br />
Ross Chatterton &Brendon Davidson 69.<br />
9holers:<br />
Last Thursday, the weather was not<br />
the best, so we again fielded asmaller<br />
number of players to play round one of<br />
Jean Drummond Trophy (Putting) sponsored<br />
by Flowers @the Gate by Tone'e.<br />
The winner was Chris Anderson, on<br />
countback (13) from Kath Read (13).<br />
Third place was Tong King on countback<br />
(15).<br />
Coming up on Thursday <strong>11</strong>th <strong>February</strong>,<br />
Round 1 Heather Smith Trophy<br />
(stableford) sponsored by Sega Golf and<br />
Thursday 18th, astroke round sponsored<br />
by Netherby Pharmacy.<br />
Preparations are well under way for<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club 9Hole Tournament<br />
on 25th <strong>February</strong>. 9Hole members<br />
of any club are invited to join us.<br />
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Busy season for basketball boss<br />
LINDA.CLARKE<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Basketball fans who come along<br />
to watch <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
senior teams’ home games this<br />
season will have achance to<br />
win $100 if they sink ashot from<br />
halfway.<br />
That’s one of the changes<br />
ushered in by the new<br />
president of Basketball Mid<br />
Canterbury and Ashcoll senior<br />
boys’ coach Mark ‘‘Roasty’’<br />
Douglas.<br />
He has long believed<br />
basketball is the best sport on<br />
the planet and he wantsto<br />
share it with as many people as<br />
possible.<br />
Roasty says it’s asport that<br />
offers opportunities to players<br />
of all abilities,from those<br />
wanting to playfor an American<br />
collegetothose wantingtoplay<br />
with their mates; and everyone<br />
gets to be part of aglobal<br />
basketball family. Evenifyou<br />
don’t think that Le Bron James<br />
is the greatest player of all<br />
time.<br />
The sport is gearing up for<br />
another season and Roasty will<br />
be busy.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College will be<br />
holdingtrials soon for its senior<br />
boys’ and girls’ teams and his<br />
son Brad will be hoping to<br />
retain his place in the side.<br />
Roasty says it bringsback<br />
great memories of his own<br />
playingdays when his dad<br />
Gavin was acoachtoo.<br />
‘‘Someofmyearliest<br />
memories are playing<br />
intermediate and miniballat<br />
the sports hall. Iremember the<br />
old man coachingand<br />
managing the teamsIgot into<br />
over the years. They are some of<br />
my bestmemories, with blokes<br />
like Tim Kenny, Wayne<br />
Eddington,Rocket Rodgers and<br />
Regan Stills.’’<br />
Gavin was also president of<br />
the basketball association.<br />
Roasty is lookingforward to<br />
the season ahead, especially<br />
the Thompson Trophy and<br />
WhelanTrophygames for the<br />
Ashcoll sides.<br />
This year will see new halftime<br />
entertainment for home<br />
games.Roasty’s jewelleryshop<br />
Mark Douglas is primed for abusy basketball season and he couldn’t be happier.<br />
Robilliards is putting $100 on<br />
the line for lucky punters who<br />
can nail ashot from halfway;<br />
one spectator willbepulled<br />
randomly from the crowd in the<br />
girls’and then boys’ games to<br />
have ago.<br />
The secondary school sides<br />
have been partofabig growth<br />
in numbers playing the game at<br />
Ashcoll. Last year nine sides<br />
took part in competitions from<br />
Timaru to Christchurch.<br />
Pip Johnstonwill coach the<br />
girls’side this year, while<br />
Summer Anderson will take the<br />
juniorgirls and Ben Ditmar the<br />
juniorboys. AndrewShepherd<br />
remains the teacher in charge<br />
of basketball at the school.<br />
The seniorboys’ side will be<br />
aiming for aspot in division one<br />
of the Thompson Trophythe<br />
competition has doubled since<br />
it started and there are 24<br />
teamsthis year,split into three<br />
divisions. They are amixture of<br />
teamsdevelopingtalent and<br />
teamsrecruiting talent.<br />
The school sides will also be<br />
playing 3x3 basketball.<br />
As presidentofBasketball<br />
Mid Canterbury, Roasty keeps<br />
an eye on growing the game<br />
outside the school too.<br />
Intermediate grade miniball<br />
gets under way on March 1, with<br />
games at OxfordStreet and EA<br />
Networks Centre.<br />
‘‘Last year we had 24 teamsin<br />
this competitionbut they<br />
missed playing because of<br />
covid. We are expecting big<br />
numbersbecausethey’ll be<br />
keen to play.’’<br />
To coincidewith the start of<br />
this competition,BBMC is<br />
bringing down top national<br />
coach Lori McDaniel, Wildcats’<br />
coach Mel Downer and top<br />
referee RebeccaMoon to run<br />
coachingsessions.<br />
Amixedsocial grade is<br />
currentlyunder way,with nine<br />
teams playing at OxfordStreet,<br />
and the men’s senior<br />
competition willrun again on a<br />
Wednesday night starting in<br />
April.<br />
Roastysaid BBMC ran its<br />
youth competitions free last<br />
year, in responsetocovid<br />
difficulties.<br />
DRAWS<br />
Softball<br />
Hampstead Slow Pitch:<br />
Friday12th <strong>February</strong>:<br />
6.30pm: Devon Tavern<br />
D.1:<br />
S&Giggles Vs The<br />
Reigning Champs.<br />
6.30pm: LaserElectrical<br />
D.2:<br />
Laser Attack VsHawkies<br />
Hawks<br />
6.30pm: First National<br />
RealEstate D.3:<br />
Marines&Angels Vs<br />
HakatereHitters<br />
MidCanterburySoftball<br />
Association:<br />
Saturday 13th<strong>February</strong>:<br />
Tball under7s:<br />
9.30am: T.1:<br />
Hampstead School Vs<br />
Rakaia School<br />
9.30am: T.2:<br />
Borough School Vs<br />
TinwaldLongbeach<br />
Schools<br />
Tball under 9s:<br />
9.30am: T.3:<br />
Hampstead School Vs<br />
Rakaia School<br />
9.30am: T.4:<br />
Netherby School Vs<br />
Hinds School<br />
Under 13s:<br />
9.30am: D.2:<br />
Fairfield Vs Regent<br />
Cinema Hampstead Braves<br />
9.30am: D.3:<br />
DemonsVsPanthers<br />
Under16s:<br />
<strong>11</strong>.00am: D.2:<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Subway<br />
Hampstead AllStars Vs<br />
Fairfield<br />
DemonsBYE<br />
Senior mixed:<br />
1.00pm: D.2:<br />
DevonTavern Hampstead<br />
Heat VsDemonsRebels<br />
1.00pm: D.3:<br />
Fairfield RagamuffinsVs<br />
Panthers<br />
3.00pm: D.2:<br />
DevonTavern Hampstead<br />
Phoenix Vs Fairfield<br />
Ratbags<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Golf Club<br />
Saturday/Sunday13/14<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
TheHarvey Norman 2day<br />
tournamentwill be held.<br />
Thedraw will beposted on<br />
theGolfClub website and<br />
posted at the club.<br />
Stay fit &earn $$$<br />
at the same time<br />
Softball on at Argyle Park<br />
Spend a couple of hours every<br />
Thursday delivering the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
<strong>Courier</strong> and Realty in the Hampstead<br />
and Netherby areas.<br />
Enjoy the fresh air, stay fit and reap<br />
the health benefits!<br />
Relief and permanent delivery<br />
staff are also needed.<br />
Phone Mary todayon308 7664<br />
to get startedoremail<br />
mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
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Nathan Johnson, of Fairfield Ragamuffins, in action during Mid Canterbury Softball senior<br />
mixed play competition against Hampstead Heat at Argyle Park on Saturday. The Heat went<br />
on to win the game 12 to 6. In other play the Panthers beat Fairfield Ratbags 21 to 10 and<br />
Devon Tavern Hampstead Phoenix beat Demons Rebels 9to8.<br />
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CLUB NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> BridgeClub<br />
Thursday Evening –January<br />
28th, Kops Trophy<br />
1st Paul &Pauline Fergus, 2nd<br />
Sue Rosevear&John Fechney,<br />
3rd John Knight &Mary<br />
Buckland, 4th Raylene Phillips<br />
&Bev Turton, 5thTrish &<br />
Maurice Small, 6th Peter Wilson<br />
&Mike Holmes.<br />
Monday Evening <strong>February</strong><br />
1st, Duplicate<br />
1st Mervyn Jones&Paul<br />
Leadley, 2nd Carolyn Cameron &<br />
Georgina Black, 3rd Eric &<br />
Wendy Parr, 4th Joyce Johnson<br />
&Anne Gilbert, 5th Margaret &<br />
John Rickard, 6th Bruce<br />
Leighton&Bev Blair.<br />
Tuesday Evening <strong>February</strong><br />
2nd, Duplicate<br />
1st John &MargaretShearer,<br />
2nd John McDonald &Derek<br />
Newton, 3rd Mike Holdaway&<br />
Leigh Wackrow, 4th Maryke<br />
Blignault &IanDoel, 5th Jason<br />
Vannini &SoniaGill, 6th Peter<br />
Wilson &Evelyne Taylor.<br />
Wednesday Afternoon <br />
<strong>February</strong>3rd, 2rds, diff ptr<br />
NS 1st Bev Macaulay &<br />
Jeanette Lovett, 2nd Mary<br />
Buckland &Rewa Kyle, 3rd<br />
Rosemary McLaughlin &Judith<br />
Edmond.<br />
EW 1st Sue Rosevear &John<br />
Fechney, 2ndMareeMoore &<br />
Edna Segers, 3rd Wendy Parr &<br />
Bev Turton.<br />
Thursday Evening <strong>February</strong><br />
4th, Duplicate<br />
NS 1st Sue Rosevear&<br />
Maryke Blignault, 2nd Jan de<br />
Jong &RosemaryMcLaughlin,<br />
3rd Debbie SeddonSewell &<br />
Peter Downward.<br />
EW 1st Ian Doel &John<br />
Shearer, 2nd PatJordan &Bill<br />
Kolkman, 3rd Jan McClelland&<br />
Mary Bruce.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Bowling Club<br />
Lots of action in the past week!<br />
As we write someofour men are<br />
on an annual three day trip to<br />
the West Coast andonTuesday,a<br />
contingent of our ladies will also<br />
takeathreeday trip to the West<br />
Coast. We hope that they all<br />
experience good weather and<br />
great bowls!<br />
As mentioned in last week’s<br />
report, <strong>Ashburton</strong> ladies took<br />
part in the Fancy Dress Foursat<br />
Hinds on Wednesday the 3rd.<br />
Ourteamnamed “Sportsters”<br />
(great costumes)–HGoodall,J<br />
Ryk, BSkilling, WHerriott <br />
camesecond with 2wins,12<br />
ends, and our team gleaned<br />
together to make the<br />
competition possible,named the<br />
“Ringins” (in mufti) –GBody, M<br />
Watson, AGibson, MKnox<br />
(Allenton) –came thirdwith 2<br />
wins, <strong>11</strong> ends! Andthe sun came<br />
outaswefinished!Afun day<br />
nevertheless.<br />
Three <strong>Ashburton</strong> men’s finals<br />
were played during the week.<br />
The men’s Triples was won by<br />
the teamofTonyBlain, Doug<br />
Kinvig, Russell Lowe, the<br />
runners up beingMurray<br />
Anderson, John Kewish, George<br />
Crack.<br />
The men’s Fours was also<br />
played and was won by the team<br />
of Gavin Eder, John Smart, Colin<br />
Bird, Winston Lee, the runners<br />
up being Murray Anderson, Min<br />
Hill, John Kewish, Alistair<br />
McKenzie. Well done and<br />
congratulationstoyou all,<br />
gentlemen!<br />
And on Saturday the 6th the<br />
mn’s singles final was contested<br />
between Brentton Donaldson<br />
andDoug Kinvig.<br />
Congratulations to Brentton on<br />
becoming the men’s singles<br />
championand abigwelldone to<br />
Doug!<br />
Friday’s Triples was played in<br />
lovely sunshinewithslightly<br />
reduced numbers. The results<br />
are as follows:<br />
1st –GBishop,LandJMills –<br />
3wins, 17 ends, 33 points<br />
2nd –JSmart, JRyk, A<br />
MacKenzie –3wins, 17 ends, 32<br />
points<br />
3rd –Rand DGutberlet, G<br />
Sparks –3wins, 14 ends, 24<br />
points, 16 against<br />
4th –BHarrison, JKingsbury,<br />
DThorne –3wins,14ends, 24<br />
points, 16 against<br />
5th –MHill, JRush, TPearce<br />
–2wins, 1draw, 14 ends, 26<br />
points<br />
6th –GBody, AGibbs,CKellett<br />
–2wins, 1draw, 14 ends, 22<br />
points.<br />
The club’s Rollover Triples<br />
played on Saturday the 6th, was<br />
poorly attended, but there were<br />
extenuating circumstances. The<br />
results: 1st with 2wins, 9ends<br />
were TWatson, AGibson, M<br />
Campbell; 2nd with 1win, 7ends<br />
were GSparks,CCross, B<br />
Wilson.<br />
At the Waitangi Day Triples at<br />
Allenton on Saturday, the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>team of Gand MEder,<br />
WLee came third.<br />
Four <strong>Ashburton</strong> bowlers, B<br />
Donaldson,AGibbs, JRyk, W<br />
Herriott are among the Mid<br />
Canterbury representatives who<br />
played against North Otago at<br />
Oamaru on Sunday.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club<br />
Stewey Bennett, had anice<br />
chat with me at the weekend and<br />
said that he was very pleased<br />
when he read that he hadwon on<br />
the previous weekend, but for<br />
the life of him, he could not<br />
remember playing. So abelated<br />
well done goes out to Stewey<br />
Dunlop.<br />
Last Saturday we had agreat<br />
field turn up and play for the<br />
Gordon Blacklow trophy. Peter,<br />
Tom and familyhad agreat day<br />
with plenty of friends raising a<br />
glass with them. Winner of the<br />
day wasyoung Thomas,the<br />
betterlooking and more talented<br />
Bird twin. Well done young fella.<br />
On Monday we had the<br />
Vauxhall salver, mixed pairs<br />
Canadian stableford,where<br />
Mary LouWatson must have<br />
played out of her skin to drag<br />
Tim Newton over the line. Well<br />
done.<br />
Over at Tinwald the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
team of Vicki Moore, Hilary<br />
Ward, Bev Turton, Terry<br />
Kingsbury, Tom Blacklow and<br />
Jim MacFarlane, just got pipped<br />
for the Aorangi Teams Shield on<br />
countback from Rakaia.<br />
Attention now turns to this<br />
weekend with the world famous<br />
Harvey Norman Classic taking<br />
centre stage at the Brandon. A<br />
full field of 224 players are<br />
ready,the course is looking<br />
superb, the weather forecast<br />
seems favourable, its gonna be a<br />
crackerofaweekend.<br />
The draw was to be posted<br />
Wednesday and we have tried as<br />
best we can to fit players into<br />
their preferred start times.<br />
Please checkyour times and<br />
make sure you arrive at least 30<br />
minutesbeforeyour start to book<br />
in. Sundays start times will be<br />
posted in the clubhouseon<br />
Saturday .<br />
We have got manyfun things<br />
going on over the weekend.On<br />
Saturday evening we will have<br />
the par3chip off. Land on apar<br />
3during your round, then come<br />
back for the chip off and win<br />
yourself$250 cash. Stay for the<br />
Calcutta and complimentary<br />
pulled pork rolls from the Spit<br />
Roast Companyand Harveys<br />
Bakehouse.<br />
On Sunday we have got some<br />
wonderful nearest the pin prizes<br />
thanks to Vision Insurance. Matt<br />
will be running aputting contest,<br />
and the Gorilla Hunt is always a<br />
testosterone fuelled bit of fun.<br />
Big raffles and plenty of banter.<br />
Ican’t wait.<br />
Resultsand stories next week.<br />
Good golfing.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Writers’ Group<br />
The January meeting of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Writers’Groupwas<br />
held recently.<br />
The quotation was given by<br />
Therese:“True happiness<br />
consists not in the multitude of<br />
friends, but in the worth and<br />
choice.”<br />
Several members have agreed<br />
to visit the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Rotary<br />
Club to tell them about the group<br />
and to read somestories and<br />
poems.<br />
The assignment forthe<br />
meeting was a“Fairy Tale<br />
Remix”.Members were very<br />
creativewith their stories<br />
writing variations of Old Woman<br />
in Shoe, Snow White, Sleeping<br />
Beauty, Red Riding Hood,<br />
Cinderella, Three Bears, Seven<br />
Dwarfs and Emperor’s New<br />
Clothes.<br />
The instant exercise by Rae<br />
was “She Looked BehindHer”.<br />
Subjects werecar crash,<br />
Marshmallow man, lost baby,<br />
toilet paper on shoe, dark alley,<br />
large white python,hooded<br />
figure, rustling trees, shadowing<br />
of person.<br />
The <strong>February</strong> assignment is<br />
“Handlewith Care”.<br />
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Saturday10:30 -<strong>11</strong>:00am<br />
Lynne Bridge<br />
027 410 6216<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB23008<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Open Home<br />
3/1 Porter Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
This sunnytwo bed unit has been beautifully presented.<br />
Permanent material homewith aluminum windows has<br />
been well maintained and loved.The lounge has aranch<br />
slider complete with fly screen open on to apatiowith a<br />
front garden. There isabackyardwith agarden shed and<br />
vege plots. Separate single garage.<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB23017<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
SetDate of Sale<br />
closing 2March <strong>2021</strong>, at<br />
3:00pm(unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Saturday<strong>11</strong>:00 -<strong>11</strong>:30am<br />
2 1 1<br />
Denise Russell<br />
0274 329 717<br />
20 Coniston Drive, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
*Amagnificent home on 2010 sqm on two titles<br />
*4bedrooms, masterwith ensuite and generous WIR<br />
*Separate dining, separate lounge and an office<br />
*Heating options are log fire, under floor, heat pump and<br />
gas fire<br />
*Amezzanine floor with an ensuite<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB230<strong>11</strong><br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
ForSale<br />
By Negotiation<br />
View<br />
By appointment only<br />
4 3 2<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
027 438 4250<br />
Denise McPherson<br />
027 242 7677<br />
Kim Miller<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 236 8627<br />
Denise Russell<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
0274 329 717<br />
ChrissyMilne<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 236 8627<br />
Cheryl Fowler<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 461 2614<br />
Margaret Feiss<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 751 009<br />
ShirleyFitzgerald<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 220 1528<br />
Denise McPherson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 242 7677<br />
Janene McDowell<br />
PropertyManager<br />
027 287 3388<br />
Armand vander Eik<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 597 527<br />
Lynne Bridge<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 410 6216<br />
Mike Grant ncre<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 272 0202<br />
Mark Totty<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 664 <strong>11</strong>3<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 438 4250<br />
JustinWaddell<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 437 <strong>11</strong><strong>11</strong><br />
Carey VonLubke<br />
Property Manager<br />
027 697 6948<br />
96 TancredStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />
rwashburton.co.nz<br />
36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032
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trades &services<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone KarenGane 308 7664 or email karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
GODSELL<br />
BRICKLAYING<br />
Lubes WOF<br />
Allmechanical repairs<br />
Interior and Exterior Painting<br />
Interior Plastering<br />
Wallpapering<br />
FREE LEGAL HELP<br />
Help in person by appointment<br />
Thursday9.15am -1.45pm<br />
Ph 0508 CANLAW<br />
(0508 226 529) to makean<br />
appointment.<br />
Help by phone Infoline<br />
03 371 3819 or 0508 226 529<br />
215 Tancred Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2354317<br />
•Houses<br />
•Feature Walls<br />
•Fences<br />
•Blocklaying<br />
Chris Godsell<br />
027 274 2533<br />
AH 308 7<strong>11</strong>7<br />
godsell@xtra.co.nz<br />
2354427<br />
TRIANGLE<br />
GARAGE LTD<br />
Victoria Street,<br />
TheTriangle,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone: (03) 308 6772<br />
2354451<br />
RESIDENTIAL &<br />
COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS<br />
Phone Quentin andPhil on<br />
027 282 8908 or 027 2828909<br />
2353776<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PORTRAIT AND<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
PICTURE FRAMING<br />
GALLERY &STUDIO<br />
179WEST STREET<br />
0800 88<strong>11</strong>22<br />
emmily@emmilyharmer.co.nz<br />
www.emmilyharmer.co.nz<br />
2344396<br />
Need storage?<br />
we CAN STORE it!<br />
Convenient, affordable<br />
self storage solution<br />
Phone 307 0213<br />
•185 Alford Forest Road •behind<br />
2353777<br />
2344373<br />
JukeBox Hire<br />
Weddings,21st,<br />
PrivateFunctions<br />
Sound Systems &Lighting Hire<br />
Phone DJ Dave<br />
03 308 5106<br />
027 251 0015<br />
www.soundmanagement.co.nz<br />
2346679<br />
NEAT GARDENS<br />
Does your garden need monthly<br />
maintenancetokeep it tidy and<br />
looking good through the seasons?<br />
Or perhaps just need aone off tidy<br />
or pruning completed?<br />
We can help!<br />
Allgarden wasteremoved<br />
ContactCAROLYN Phone: 027 2675403 or 3082333<br />
Email: cccolt@xtra.co.nz<br />
2350938<br />
Phone 308 1366 Mobile 027 433 3601<br />
E: patsumm@xtra.co.nz<br />
•All domestic and commercial wiring<br />
•New build andalterations<br />
•Freequotes<br />
2354436<br />
Forall your tyre requirements,<br />
see the localexperts<br />
•Wheel alignments<br />
•Wheel balancing<br />
197 Wills Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> l www.neumannstyres.co.nz<br />
Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)<br />
234415<br />
Letthe team at<br />
Insideout takecareof<br />
all your painting and<br />
property maintenance<br />
• Painting<br />
• Carpentry<br />
• Renovations<br />
• Projectwisdom<br />
• Maintenance&repairs<br />
2010 LTD<br />
Call Shanetodayon03307 7071<br />
2344407<br />
GREAT<br />
RATES<br />
Restoration<br />
Modifications Repairs<br />
NewPCs<br />
and Laptops<br />
forsale<br />
<strong>11</strong>5 Archibald Street,Tinwald,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354<br />
Email tincanup@xtra.co.nz www.tinwaldcanvas.co.nz<br />
2346686<br />
2344410<br />
16 Cass Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> l 03 308 0387<br />
johnsons.panelpaint@gmail.com<br />
PC Repairs, Set-up and Tutoring<br />
Icome to youday or evening!<br />
•PCRepairs/Sales •Networks/Servers<br />
•Firewalls/Security •Spyware Clean-up •Training<br />
20 YearsExperience Microso Cerfied Professional<br />
NETWORKS FIREWALLS AND PCS LTD<br />
Robin Johnstone 67 Aitken Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058<br />
robinbj@xtra.co.nz<br />
2354432<br />
FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING<br />
REQUIREMENTS, GIVE<br />
Jann or Karen acallon<br />
308 7664<br />
Alarms|Monitoring|Guards|Locks|Fire Protection|Compliance<br />
•Securityalarms •Firealarms<br />
•Alarmmonitoring •Fireextinguishers<br />
•Documentdestruction •Locksmithing<br />
120 MooreStreet,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
307 7199 (24 hours)<br />
2339861
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To book your spaceinthis guide,phone KarenGane 308 7664 or email karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
2353778<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•New builds •Renovations<br />
•All types of engineering<br />
•Small or large projects<br />
Rob021 124 4268 l Sam022 5428927<br />
email: robsue@hotmail.co.nz<br />
We offer the following:<br />
• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying<br />
• Moss,Mouldand Lichen Spraying • Spider Proofing<br />
• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying<br />
• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $75 • Heat Pump Service$90<br />
MENTION THIS AD WHEN BOOKING FOR A10% DISCOUNT<br />
ON GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE CLEANING<br />
Call Allan on 027 209 5026 an let us know howwecan help<br />
2353476<br />
Solar powerwhenyou need it most<br />
We are experts at installing solar<br />
power systems for motorhomes.<br />
• SOLAR PANELS • BATTERIES • DC MANAGEMENT<br />
• CAMERAS • TV SATELLITE • PUMPS • REFRIGERATION<br />
AAA<br />
Solar<br />
&SUN POWERPLUS<br />
South Island<br />
4McGregorLane<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
03 307 4777 -027 4423103<br />
ashsolarpower@xtra.co.nz<br />
aasolarsouthisland.co.nz<br />
2353525<br />
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com<br />
•Manufacturer and supplier of<br />
Rylock aluminium windows and doors<br />
•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier,<br />
warmer,quieter home<br />
2353774<br />
Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley<br />
PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com<br />
8A John Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2344292<br />
2354440<br />
ALL THINGS CANVAS &PVC<br />
*Awnings/Shade sails/Dropblinds*Auto seat covers &repairs<br />
*Hay&bin covers *PVC covers &repairs<br />
*Ute tonneau covers *Furnitureupholsteryrepairs<br />
*Commercial<br />
PHONE TRAVISHOWDEN 027 922 4544<br />
WILSONS<br />
WilsonsWindscreens2018 Windscreens Ltd<br />
We areyour one stop glass shop for<br />
AUTO and HOUSE<br />
REPAIR or REPLACE 152 Wills Street,<br />
“Your placeorours”<br />
2354454<br />
Once younoticeit,<br />
ovus it<br />
On-sitecameracalibration<br />
Courtesy car available<br />
Stone chips while youwait<br />
Mention this advertatyour next repair and receive<br />
Novus glass cleaner FREE<br />
65 South Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>7700<br />
Phone 307 4413<br />
ashburton@novus.co.nz<br />
GLASS<br />
2354429<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Ph.308 8485<br />
2344418<br />
2344369<br />
ASHBURTON<br />
GLASS LTD<br />
Experts in glass<br />
“we clean to a<br />
standard,<br />
not aprice”<br />
308-3918<br />
214Wills Street<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
www.ashburtonglass.co.nz<br />
office@ashburtonglass.co.nz<br />
UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP<br />
UNDER NEW<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
OWNERSHIP<br />
Same exceptional CleaningServices<br />
level of service<br />
&quality cleaning<br />
• regular full house cleans<br />
• one off spring cleans<br />
• farm houses<br />
• builders cleans<br />
• <br />
100% LOCAL<br />
03 307 2656<br />
www.ashburtoncleaning.co.nz<br />
2354446<br />
FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING<br />
REQUIREMENTS, GIVE<br />
Jann or Karen acallon<br />
308 7664<br />
2344365<br />
We service and repair all makes and models<br />
of sewing machines and overlockers<br />
Your local Bernina<br />
service team<br />
Your Digital<br />
TV Experts<br />
• Aerial/Dish installations and repairs<br />
• Prewirefor TV/Audio and controlsystems<br />
• TV wall mounting • Cell phone aerials<br />
• Home theatreinstallation<br />
• Authorised SkyTVtechnician<br />
Servicing<br />
Ashb<br />
hbut<br />
rton,R Rolles<br />
leston<br />
ton&Ch<br />
Chrit<br />
ist chu rch<br />
•Paving •Irrigation •Lawns<br />
•Planting •Fences •Pergolas<br />
•Water features •Outdoor fires<br />
•Raised planters •Decks<br />
•Stonework•Brick &blockwork<br />
•Artificialgrass and more...<br />
Email –Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz<br />
Phone0800 688 365 /021 542 402<br />
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz<br />
2344420<br />
John Robbie Rachel<br />
OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm<br />
Main South Road, Tinwald <strong>Ashburton</strong> | Phone 307 6277<br />
www.anniesquilts.co.nz<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Geraldine<br />
Methven Rakaia<br />
andeverywhereinbetween<br />
ASHBURTON<br />
TV &AUDIO<br />
PH 308 7332 /027 277 1062<br />
ashburtontvandaudioltd.co.nz<br />
2344372<br />
2346693
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
36 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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199 Burnett St,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2354916<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Setting Up Camp –The Soldiers Tale –<br />
NewZealand SymphonyOrchestra<br />
Sunday 7th March 2pm<br />
Adult $30 /Child/Student $15<br />
The Soldiers Tale tells the story of the titular<br />
soldier who makes adeal with the devil. In<br />
exchange for the soldier’s magic violin,<br />
the devil will grant his every wish. This<br />
work is based on aRussian folk tale and is<br />
accompanied by dancers from the Royal New<br />
Zealand Ballet.<br />
ComedyFestival<br />
Saturday 10th April 8pm<br />
Early Bird Special until 28th <strong>February</strong> $32 (fees apply)<br />
ATEC is bringing to you four of NZ’s best<br />
comedians for an evening of laughter. This<br />
stellar line-up includes the incredibly talented<br />
and well-known Michele A’Court, Ben Hurley,<br />
David Correos and our very own Bec Sandys.<br />
This will be an unmissable night of pure<br />
comedy. Itsold out in 2019, washed out in<br />
2020 and is sure to be astand out in <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT<br />
BOOK<br />
NOW<br />
Master Hypnotist Brian Gee<br />
ANZAC –Stories and Songs<br />
Saturday 24th April 2-30pm<br />
Adult $25 /Senior $20 (fees apply)<br />
Featuring stories and letters of those brave<br />
souls who left their home and family, totravel<br />
to the other side of the world and fight for our<br />
future.<br />
Songs that came from the troops and the<br />
celebrities of the day, who entertained and<br />
ensured that the fallen would not be forgotten.<br />
For more information<br />
www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />
Saturday 27th March 7-30pm<br />
Tickets $25 (fees apply)<br />
Watch Master Hypnotist Brain Gee perform<br />
his hilarious show live and help support the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum. This brilliant<br />
show is design to entertain all ages and would<br />
be perfect for awork function, bring your<br />
tissues as you won’t stop laughing.<br />
03 3072010 2<strong>11</strong>A Wills Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply<br />
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ENTERTAINMENT<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
LET’S GET BACK ON THE BUS<br />
18 <strong>February</strong> -HowardMorrison QuartetTake Two<br />
James HayTheatre@7.30pm<br />
03 March -Netball -SilverFerns vAustralia<br />
Chch Arena @7pm<br />
06 March -The CourtTheatre“Winding Up”@2pm<br />
14 March -Triptothe Countrydeparting 9.30am<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
URGENT CARE CLINIC<br />
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS<br />
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE <strong>11</strong>1<br />
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal<br />
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam, 24/7,<br />
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou<br />
free health advice on what to do or where to go if you<br />
need urgentcare.<br />
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any<br />
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.<br />
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your<br />
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.<br />
New Zealanders’tobring some form of ID.<br />
The<strong>Ashburton</strong>DutyPractice for ...<br />
Saturday13th <strong>February</strong> is<br />
MooreStreet Medical Centre, MooreStreet.<br />
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.<br />
Sunday14th <strong>February</strong> is<br />
Tinwald Medial Centre, 33 Archibald Street.<br />
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.<br />
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the<br />
weekend and public holidays please telephone<br />
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105<br />
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.<br />
Details foraccessing the afterhoursservices will be<br />
on the answer phone.<br />
PHARMACIES<br />
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,<br />
East Street will be open on ...<br />
Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm<br />
Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm<br />
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open<br />
normal trading hours during the week,and on<br />
Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.<br />
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays<br />
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice<br />
Phone the healthline on 0800 6<strong>11</strong> <strong>11</strong>6<br />
Brought<br />
toyouby<br />
CountdownComplex, East Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755<br />
Quiet the Mind Programme -<br />
An Introduction to Mindfulness &Meditation<br />
• Feeling stressed?<br />
• Overwhelmed? Worried?<br />
• Does your brain never stop?<br />
• Can’t relax?<br />
• Mindfulness and meditation<br />
Canhelpyou:<br />
• Reducestress<br />
• Relaxand experiencepeaceofmindfeel more<br />
focused,confident<br />
• Reduceworry,and anxiety<br />
• Manage pain and discomfort<br />
• Feel stronger in faceofdifficulty<br />
• Increase self-acceptanceand trust<br />
Come &Join us fora 6- week programme:<br />
Wednesday 6-7pm. Startdate: March10th<br />
ContactAcads 308-1270<br />
2349900<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />
types, specializing in<br />
Decramastic and Long Run<br />
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep<br />
roofs not a problem. —<br />
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.<br />
Forbookings<br />
308 7646 l 027 249 1827<br />
STOCK FOOD<br />
2355463<br />
HAY For Sale. Small bales.<br />
This season’s grass clover.<br />
Very good quality, $8. per<br />
bale. Ph 027 602 4885 or<br />
027 432 3375.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES<br />
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES<br />
DRIVING MISSDAISY<br />
FRANCHISE FOR SALE IN<br />
ASHBURTON<br />
We are looking for amotivated,<br />
energetic franchise owner<br />
for the <strong>Ashburton</strong> region.<br />
If you are looking for anew challenge<br />
and the chance to make adifference in<br />
yourcommunity, become afranchise<br />
owner in this growth sector.<br />
$40,000 plus GST, cars additional.<br />
Apply online<br />
www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/buy/<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
PEASTRAW, Conventional<br />
Bales. $4. pick-up, from<br />
Chertsey area, or $5. delivered.<br />
Phone or text Jamie<br />
022 502 2679, 03 302 2679<br />
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,<br />
101 Harrison St, Allenton,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Leek plants and<br />
winter vegetable plants<br />
available. Any enquiries to<br />
Paul 027 278 1354. Open 7<br />
days.<br />
LANDSCAPING<br />
WOOD MULCH<br />
1.5 cu m(1scoop) $50<br />
Pick-up or delivery<br />
Deliverycharges apply<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Road<br />
PHONE 308 3595<br />
235<strong>11</strong>64<br />
GARDENERS Special.<br />
Sheep Manure $8 per bag.<br />
Phone Alan 027 496 7136<br />
or Ian 027 286 3697 with<br />
your order. AHinds Lion’s<br />
Project.<br />
GRAZING<br />
GERALDINE Grazing Lease<br />
Tender. 180ha, well<br />
fenced. Good pastures and<br />
cattle yards. 50% deer<br />
fenced. Suit Dairy grazing<br />
or Deer. Tenders expected<br />
to start at $790/ha +GST.<br />
To view, contact Dave Ph<br />
021 109 0828<br />
MEETINGS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Ostomy<br />
SocietyInc.<br />
Ournextmeetingwill<br />
be heldon<br />
Wednesday 17<br />
<strong>February</strong>atthe<br />
Hotel<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
at 2pm.<br />
Please notechange of<br />
date and venue.<br />
Afternoon teawill<br />
be served.<br />
2355518<br />
MID-CANTY Riding for Disabled<br />
- Annual General<br />
Meeting -Tuesday 23 <strong>February</strong>,<br />
8pm, Leeston Street<br />
grounds. All welcome.<br />
MOTORCYCLES<br />
ORNSBY Motorcycle Training.<br />
CBTA licensing and<br />
training (<strong>Ashburton</strong>). Ride<br />
Forever courses in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
and Geraldine. Call<br />
0508ORNSBY(0508 676<br />
729) for more info or visit<br />
motorcycletraining.co.nz<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
STORAGE:Secure self storage<br />
units available, long or<br />
short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />
Facilities. Contact us<br />
on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />
ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />
co.nz<br />
STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Self storage, variety<br />
of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />
Storage 03 307 0401<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
AWESOME office space for<br />
lease, rent or hire. Park like<br />
setting. Indoor and outdoor<br />
areas. North West town<br />
boundary. Must view.<br />
Phone 0274 754 241<br />
RENT ME!<br />
Ideal as an extra<br />
bedroomoroffice.<br />
Fully insulatedand<br />
double glazed forwarmth.<br />
Threeconvenientsizes:<br />
Standard3.6m x2.4m,<br />
Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.<br />
Visit our displaycabin<br />
418WestStreet or callfor a<br />
freebrochure.<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
2343596<br />
0800 58 78 22<br />
CARS WANTED<br />
FORD Falcon 1980 -1998.<br />
Looking for adaily driver or<br />
project. Unregistered is<br />
okay. Good $$$ paid.<br />
Please phone 021 108<br />
1637, evenings.<br />
EDUCATIONAL<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
WANT TO EARN<br />
SOME EXTRA<br />
INCOME<br />
WANT TO EARN SOME<br />
EXTRA INCOME?<br />
Reliable distributors wanted<br />
for part time work<br />
delivering catalogues and<br />
mailers into household<br />
letterboxes, in the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
area.<br />
You'll be delivering for<br />
Reach Media - an established<br />
National Distribution Company<br />
Visit www.snowy.co.nz<br />
or Call/txt 027 4147271<br />
Workers<br />
Required<br />
We are seeking<br />
staff with the<br />
right attitude for<br />
work throughout<br />
Canterbury<br />
Agricultural<br />
Labourers<br />
Warehousing<br />
Positions<br />
Factory Staff<br />
Agstaffhas over 20<br />
years in agricultural<br />
recruitment, we can<br />
see the lieofthe<br />
land.<br />
Apply now<br />
agstaff.co.nz<br />
0800 247 8233<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
DOLMA Eggs, $6. per doz.<br />
Fresh free range eggs<br />
direct to your door, weekly<br />
or fortnightly. Delivery service<br />
to <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />
Methven all year round.<br />
021 <strong>11</strong>6 0252<br />
NEW Season Potatoes;<br />
Nadine $2.50kg. Phone 03<br />
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.<br />
81 Elizabeth Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
POTATOES Ilam Hardys,<br />
New Season $2kg. Minimum<br />
order 2 1 ⁄2kg. Large<br />
size $1.50kg. Delivered in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> and Tinwald<br />
Friday afternoon. Ph 302<br />
7272, evenings.<br />
CARS WANTED<br />
$$ CASH PAID $$ Buying<br />
damaged cars for wrecking.<br />
Ph/txt Zac 021 1056 797<br />
EDUCATIONAL<br />
Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses<br />
NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor<br />
Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D<br />
ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested<br />
Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings<br />
CommunityHouse,<strong>Ashburton</strong>oryour work place<br />
Forfurther information<br />
Phone Christine 027 245 2563<br />
2354318<br />
2353226<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
ExportManufacturing<br />
Opportunity<br />
Ashford Handicrafts is the world leading<br />
manufacturer of textile craftequipment.<br />
Over the last 85 years we have sold in excess of<br />
850,000 spinning wheels &weaving looms to over<br />
40 countries.<br />
Our reputation is based on delivering high quality,<br />
dependable and innovativeproducts.<br />
We operate in a continuous improvement<br />
environment, use the latest woodworking<br />
technology including aCNC 4-sider,lathe,optimiser<br />
and 7routers and have ateam of 40 friendly and<br />
committed staff.<br />
If you enjoy working with machines or assembling<br />
products and want to be part ofahigh performing<br />
team, this is the jobfor you.<br />
Youwill need to have excellent attention todetail,<br />
be quality-conscious, dexterous, flexible, motivated<br />
and hardworking.<br />
We are offering a permanent full time position<br />
with competitive wages and are currently working<br />
overtime.<br />
Manufacturing and CNC experiencepreferred but all<br />
training provided.<br />
Applicants forthis position should have NZ residency<br />
or avalid NZ work visa.<br />
Please submit your CV with references to:<br />
KerrinForster<br />
AshfordHandicraftsLtd<br />
PO Box474<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
accounts@ashford.co.nz<br />
Part-Time Teacher (Fixed-Term)<br />
We are looking for a part-time teacher for a<br />
Learning Support position, working with ORS<br />
funded students.<br />
The position is for four mornings per week<br />
(Monday toThursday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm)<br />
and will begin as soon as possible. Theposition will<br />
finish on 14th December <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
If you are aNZregistered teacher and the parttime<br />
hours would suit you, please email aletter<br />
of application and aCV(including the names and<br />
contact details of three referees) to Bruce Tilby<br />
principal@allenton.school.nz<br />
Applications close on Friday 19th <strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
at 3:00pm.<br />
2354948<br />
CASUAL DRIVER<br />
REQUIRED FOR CHARTER WORK<br />
Must hold acurrent<br />
class 2&4passenger license.<br />
To applyemail -dbeckley@xtra.co.nz<br />
TRAVEL<br />
APRIL: Cruise Milford,<br />
Doubtful Sounds, Earnslaw<br />
Cruise, Queenstown,<br />
Arrowtown. May: short<br />
break, three days, West<br />
Coast. For details, bookings,<br />
John and Kathleen<br />
Lawler, Rakaia, 03 302<br />
7328.<br />
FEBRUARY 17, day outing.<br />
Sue Rollinson’s Country<br />
Gardens, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Forks<br />
Model Railway. Coach<br />
pickups, lunch, admissions.<br />
Bookings by <strong>February</strong> 14th,<br />
John and Kathleen Lawler,<br />
Rakaia, 03 302 7328<br />
SITUATIONS WANTED<br />
2355290<br />
2355806<br />
55YEAR old Woman looking<br />
to do childcare. Mornings,<br />
afternoons, weekends, in<br />
your own home. Prepare<br />
dinner etc. Full licence.<br />
References available. Ph<br />
021 919 276, vanessa.<br />
mcelroy@hotmail.com<br />
WHAT better place for a<br />
public notice than <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
The <strong>Courier</strong>! Simply<br />
clip the form for a run-on<br />
advert like this or telephone<br />
us on 308 7664 if you<br />
require adisplay advertisement.<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
PROPERTY WANTED<br />
HOUSE wanted within <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
town boundary by<br />
serious cash buyer. Not<br />
Tinwald. Permanent material,<br />
3 bedrooms with an<br />
ensuite, double garage. No<br />
agents. Phone 03 308 6425<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
ALTERATIONS. Sewing,<br />
mending and trouser hemming,<br />
curtain alterations<br />
and curtain making. Call<br />
Michelle on 027 352 7248.<br />
BUILD work to do? Contact<br />
Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />
Ltd. Alterations,<br />
Renovations, New builds.<br />
Qualified Tradesmen.<br />
Phone Cawte 027 418<br />
7955 or Gary 027 207<br />
1478, 03 308 4798<br />
BUILDER - specialising in<br />
home renovations and<br />
repair work. We also do<br />
decks, fences and retaining,<br />
plastering and painting,<br />
gardening,<br />
and tree removal. Call<br />
Gavin 021 267 1979<br />
CARPET cleaning. Powerful<br />
equipment and fast drying.<br />
Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />
Experienced owner/operator.<br />
Phone John Cameron<br />
at Supersucker. 027 435<br />
1042 or 308 1677.<br />
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />
servicing <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />
surrounding districts, $60<br />
per chimney. Phone<br />
Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />
and leave amessage.<br />
CHARLIES Blind Cleaning<br />
Service -same day service<br />
and repairs. Charlie can<br />
supply new blinds and<br />
tracks and will hang<br />
drapes. Ph 03 307 1936 or<br />
020 4169 0342<br />
COMPUTER Problems? For<br />
prompt reliable computer<br />
servicing and laser engraving,<br />
contact Kelvin, KJB<br />
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot<br />
Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone<br />
308 8989. SuperGold discount<br />
card accepted.<br />
COMPUTER repairs, sales,<br />
training, setup wirelessnetworks,<br />
spyware<br />
cleanup. On-site day or<br />
evening. Low fees. Call<br />
Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308<br />
1440 or 027 768 4058<br />
DENTURES; Dr Peter<br />
Rumping repairs existing<br />
dentures and also provides<br />
new dentures. Phone 027<br />
220 9997<br />
DRIVEWAYS, Patios and<br />
Paths, Plain Concrete, Coloured<br />
Concrete or Exposed<br />
Agregate Concrete.<br />
Paveco, 13 Robinson<br />
Street. 100% local. Phone<br />
307 6466 for aquote.<br />
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />
farm equipment<br />
service and maintenance,<br />
WOF repairs, machining<br />
and welding. Odd jobs a<br />
speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />
Can collect. Phone<br />
Malcolm 0274 754 241.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
37<br />
CARAVANS &TRAILERS<br />
CARAVAN; 1998 English 4<br />
berth. Cover, Awnings,<br />
Accessories. All good condition.<br />
$17,000 o.n.o.<br />
Phone 03 307 1050<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
FLY control and spider<br />
proofing. For all your<br />
domestic and industrial<br />
pest control needs phone<br />
AJ Kerr at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Pest<br />
Control on 03 308 8147 or<br />
027 432 5447<br />
FURNITURE Removals. For<br />
all your household removal<br />
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,<br />
office relocations -<br />
call Nudges Furniture<br />
Removals, phone 027 224<br />
0609<br />
GARDENING, mowing,<br />
pruning, fertilising, projects<br />
or general spruce ups? Call<br />
Andrew at Spruce Gardens<br />
to get the job done right.<br />
027 765 2899 or 03 307<br />
landscaping<br />
1693.<br />
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz<br />
GUTTER and downpipe<br />
cleaning and repairs.<br />
Spider and fly treatment.<br />
Phone 03 394 6166 or 027<br />
209 5026, ask for Allan. AA<br />
Performance Services.<br />
LAWN Mowing. No job too<br />
small. Call Les Smith, From<br />
The Ground Up, for a<br />
competitve quote. Ph 027<br />
840 0201 or 03 308 1500<br />
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.<br />
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold<br />
door roller repairs.<br />
Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />
Doors and More. Ph 027<br />
516 7104<br />
METAL, heavy etc. Free<br />
light-grade metal in-yard<br />
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays<br />
&9.30-<strong>11</strong>.30am Saturdays.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Scrap<br />
Metal Recyclers, <strong>11</strong>7 Alford<br />
Forest Rd, (behind<br />
PlaceMakers). Phone 03<br />
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.<br />
PAINTER for all your painting<br />
needs. No job too small,<br />
inside or outside. Professional<br />
friendly service.<br />
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />
027 200 1619.<br />
PLASTERING<br />
&COATINGS<br />
Rockcote. Waterproofing.<br />
Texture/Specialist<br />
Coatings.<br />
The Finishing Company<br />
03 307 8870 2343603<br />
SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />
Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />
control for homes, offices<br />
and cars. Phone Craig<br />
Rogers 307 6347, member<br />
Master Tinters NZ. www.<br />
windowtinter.co.nz<br />
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />
block, glare, heat control,<br />
safety, security, privacy,<br />
frosting films, solar protective<br />
window films. Free<br />
quotes, 20 years local service.<br />
Phone 0800 368 468<br />
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />
tintawindow.co.nz<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
TIMARU<br />
SHUTTLE<br />
Operating door to door service<br />
Timaru -Christchurch &return<br />
Monday-Friday<br />
Pick ups from Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine<br />
&<strong>Ashburton</strong>. PrivateTransfers 7days<br />
021 344 780<br />
ctcresv@gmail.com<br />
ONLINE BOOKINGSON<br />
WWW.TIMARUSHUTTLE.COM<br />
2338841
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
38 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
HAYMAN Patricia June<br />
(June) (nee Cummings)<br />
Lindsay, Jane, Jessica, Harry<br />
& Junes extended family<br />
wish to sincerely thank<br />
everyone who expressed<br />
their love & respect with<br />
cards, flowers, baking &<br />
phone calls. Also to all who<br />
attended Junes service, to<br />
those whose spoke at the<br />
service & shared their<br />
thoughts & memories of<br />
June. Thank you Jocelyn<br />
Batchelor for leading such<br />
aspecial service. Aspecial<br />
thank you to Sergeant Mike<br />
van der Heyden for his<br />
compassion & support, St<br />
Johns Ambulance crews,<br />
Gary Burtenshaw & Betts<br />
Funeral Services. Please<br />
accept this as a personal<br />
acknowledgment<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
SPECIAL<br />
OFFCUTS<br />
$120 PER CORD<br />
Limited time<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
3cordgreen<br />
$330<br />
1cordgreen<br />
$<strong>11</strong>0<br />
1corddry slab<br />
$140 cord<br />
C.O.D. in town<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />
Phone<br />
308-3595<br />
GARAGE SALES<br />
2348935<br />
PAKEKE Lions Monster<br />
Charity Garage Sale!<br />
Bargains Galore! 9am Saturday<br />
6March, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Racecourse. Saleable<br />
household, furniture, garden,<br />
workshop, sporting<br />
donations accepted. No<br />
TV’s heaters, computers<br />
please. John 307 6229,<br />
Malcolm 308 5770.<br />
SELL<br />
LPG REFILLS<br />
9kg cylinders<br />
$27.50<br />
Askaboutour<br />
deliveryservice<br />
Anysizecylinder filled<br />
17 Grey St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone 307 2707<br />
LPG<br />
REFILLS<br />
Small LPG cylinders<br />
Off Street Parking<br />
Available<br />
Arthur Cates Ltd<br />
26 McNally Street<br />
Ph 308 5397<br />
Riverside Industrial Estate<br />
POULTRY<br />
2343594<br />
2343597<br />
HENS available. Hyline<br />
Brown. From day old chicks<br />
to laying hens, available $7.<br />
-$30. each. Please text or<br />
Phone 021 <strong>11</strong>6 0252<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Consultationonthe draft<br />
CanterburyRegionalLand<br />
TransportPlan<strong>2021</strong>-31<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
This is aPublicConsultationinaccordance with<br />
section82ofthe Local GovernmentAct 2002.<br />
TheRegional TransportCommitteeofthe<br />
Canterbury RegionalCouncil (Environment<br />
Canterbury)invitessubmissionsonthe draft<br />
RegionalLandTransport Plan <strong>2021</strong>-31.<br />
ThedraftPlanoutlines an investmentstrategy<br />
fordeveloping theregion’s land transport<br />
networkover10years and we areconsultingto<br />
ensure theproposalisinline with theaspirations<br />
of theCanterbury community and users of the<br />
network.<br />
ThePlan sets outavisionand strategic<br />
objectives,priorities forinvestment,and<br />
aprogramme of transport activitiestobe<br />
undertakenbyRoad ControllingAuthorities.<br />
It introduces headlinetargets forroadsafety,<br />
transportemissions and moving more freight by<br />
rail.<br />
Formoreinformationgotohaveyoursay.ecan.<br />
govt.nz/regional-land-transport-plan or call<br />
Customer Services on 0800324 636.<br />
Making asubmission<br />
Youmay make asubmissiononthe draftplan:<br />
• Online at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/<br />
regional-land-transport-plan<br />
• By emailtomailroom@ecan.govt.nz<br />
• By posttoRegionalLandTransport Plan,<br />
Freepost 1201,POBox345,Christchurch,<br />
8140.<br />
Theclosing date forsubmissionsismidday<br />
Friday,5March <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
PeterScott<br />
Chair,RegionalTransport Committee<br />
9<strong>February</strong><strong>2021</strong><br />
Pleasecontact<br />
Environment<br />
Canterbury with<br />
any queries:<br />
0800 324636<br />
Tuesday-Saturday<br />
9:30am -noon<br />
Phone 308 4432 or<br />
027 332 9286<br />
ASHBURTON<br />
FESTIVAL OF<br />
PIPE BAND<br />
MUSIC<br />
Sunday14<strong>February</strong><br />
Street March<br />
starting 12.30pm<br />
at Elizabeth Street<br />
In the Domain<br />
from 1.30pm<br />
Food donations appreciated.<br />
2355165<br />
Tabbykittens<br />
ready fornew<br />
homes next week.<br />
Adultand barn<br />
cats available.<br />
Kindly sponsored by<br />
2353755<br />
180216<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Racecourse<br />
9.00am, Saturday 6March<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>PakekeLions<br />
Cakes,produce, crafts,household,furniture, collectables,antiques,garden,<br />
workshop,sports,children’s entertainment, sausage sizzle,craft stalls<br />
*Cash or eftpos available<br />
Donations of good qualityitems gratefully accepted<br />
Items to be collectedfromWednesday26<strong>February</strong>orplease drop off<br />
at Racecourse,9.00am-4.00pm Wed26<strong>February</strong>-Fri 28 <strong>February</strong><br />
*No TVs, heaters or computers please<br />
Phone John 307 6229 .Malcolm 308 5770 .Trevor307 2629 .David 307 4349<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>PakekeLions Charitable Trust<br />
Serving our Community. Helpinglocal Charities.<br />
Fun<br />
MidCanterburyBadmintonClub<br />
Social<br />
Allabilities,everyone welcome.<br />
Free Trial!<br />
Trysomethingnew!<br />
Fitness<br />
Friendly<br />
Tuesday7-9pm andThursday9:30am -<strong>11</strong>:30am, EA Networks Centre.<br />
FREE first session (including racket if required). Registration at startofsession time.<br />
Affordable casual ratesorannual sub.All seasons.<br />
Find us on Facebook or phone Mason (for Tues night) on 021 022 55006<br />
or Robert(forThursdaymornings) on 027 285 <strong>11</strong>49<br />
WILSONS<br />
WilsonWindscreens 2018 Ltd<br />
HOUSE GLASS<br />
WILSONS<br />
“Your one stop glass shop -<br />
AUTO or HOUSE”<br />
SPACE available for next<br />
weeks <strong>Courier</strong> -bequick!<br />
Talk to us about your advertising<br />
requirements. Phone<br />
308 7664 or call into our<br />
office at 199 Burnett Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Hotel <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
Racecouse Road<br />
Friday, Feb 12th, 10-6pm<br />
Saturday, Feb13th, 10-3pm<br />
www.angelafashions.co.nz<br />
Thinking retrofit<br />
double glazing for<br />
your house?<br />
During <strong>February</strong>and March<br />
have your retrofit double<br />
glazing quoted forinstallation,<br />
and receiveaFREE upgrade to<br />
Low EMax or Tinted glass.<br />
Retrofit aluminium or<br />
wooden frames.<br />
*Conditions apply.<br />
Quotes for this servicemust be<br />
accepted by 31st March <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
152 Wills Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> • Ph.308 8485<br />
2354935<br />
HospiceMid Canterbury<br />
Dealing withalifelimiting illness?<br />
We can supportyou and<br />
your family to make<br />
everyday count.<br />
Allservices arefree.<br />
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz<br />
www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable<br />
for resurrection and restoration,<br />
not wrecking. Anything<br />
considered, dead reg<br />
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.<br />
EDUCATIONAL<br />
2349852<br />
2355508<br />
2353193<br />
2346051<br />
DRIVING Lessons. Take<br />
your skills to the next level<br />
with L2D. Beginner to<br />
Advanced. Phone or message<br />
027 543 7632<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Thurs <strong>11</strong>th<br />
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme<br />
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
<strong>11</strong>.40 From the Vine<br />
<strong>11</strong>.50 Ammonite<br />
1.20 Blithe Spirit<br />
2.00 ACalltoSpy<br />
3.00 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
4.15 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
4.50 Music<br />
6.00 Ammonite<br />
6.20 Penguin Bloom<br />
8.10 TheMarksman<br />
8.20 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
Fri12th<br />
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme<br />
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
<strong>11</strong>.45 Penguin Bloom<br />
<strong>11</strong>.50 Ammonite<br />
1.30 From the Vine<br />
2.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
3.15 Blithe Spirit<br />
3.45 Ammonite<br />
5.00 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
6.00 TheMarksman<br />
6.30 Music<br />
8.00 TheLittleThings<br />
8.30 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
Sat13th &Sun 14th<br />
10.00 Dragon Rider<br />
10.00 Elfkins<br />
<strong>11</strong>.40 Ammonite<br />
<strong>11</strong>.50 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
1.45 TheCroods2<br />
2.00 Wild Mountain Thyme<br />
3.40 Music<br />
3.50 Penguin Bloom<br />
5.40 TheMarksman<br />
5.45 Ammonite<br />
7.45 TheLittleThings<br />
8.10 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
Mon15th, Tues 16th<br />
&Wed 17th<br />
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme<br />
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
<strong>11</strong>.45 Penguin Bloom<br />
<strong>11</strong>.50 Ammonite<br />
1.30 From the Vine<br />
2.00 ACalltoSpy<br />
3.15 TheMarksman<br />
4.15 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters<br />
5.00 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
6.00 Ammonite<br />
6.30 Music<br />
8.10 TheMarksman<br />
8.30 Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
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R13<br />
M<br />
R13<br />
R16<br />
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R13<br />
R13<br />
NO COMPS<br />
Ammonite, TheLittle Things,<br />
Love Weddings and<br />
Other Disasters,<br />
Shadowinthe Cloud<br />
Grey Power<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Monthly Meeting<br />
Monday, 15 th<br />
<strong>February</strong>, 2pm<br />
at the Senior Centre<br />
Speaker:<br />
Sandi Wood<br />
Advance<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
All welcome<br />
2355305<br />
Mr Kool icecreams is<br />
back in town, available<br />
forbirthdayand<br />
Christmasparties,<br />
school fairs,corporate<br />
and social events.<br />
Will also be carrying out<br />
street sales,solisten<br />
out forthe bells!<br />
Please text me on<br />
0210 467 467.<br />
2353019
The place where farmers gettheir quality<br />
agricultural replacement parts and equipment<br />
Arable Plough<br />
Parts<br />
Gregoire<br />
Besson<br />
Kuhn<br />
Skimmers<br />
Kuhn Points Overum Parts Dale Shares<br />
Tungsten<br />
Kuhn Points Overum Points Kverneland<br />
Shares<br />
Plough Share<br />
Rebuilds Plough Shares Plough Discs<br />
Kverneland<br />
Points<br />
Dowdeswell<br />
Shares<br />
Lemken<br />
Shares<br />
Harvest<br />
Parts<br />
Header<br />
Fingers Mower Blades Mower Skids Mower Skids<br />
Slasher<br />
Blades<br />
Clip on Lifter Bolt on Lifter Floating Lifter<br />
Lifter Buttons<br />
Cultivation<br />
Parts<br />
Points<br />
Simba Points<br />
Goliath<br />
Points<br />
Bellota Grubber<br />
Point 12’’ x2.5’’<br />
Bellota<br />
Grubber Point<br />
10’’ x2’’<br />
Kverneland Accord Vicon<br />
TS Coulter Point<br />
Vaderstad Rexius Point<br />
Yeoman<br />
TBolts<br />
50 mm Topdown<br />
Points<br />
Points<br />
Simba ST<br />
Point<br />
James<br />
Aerator Point<br />
Coil Tines<br />
Springs<br />
Panaerator<br />
Point &Wing<br />
Twisted<br />
Points<br />
Yeoman Clamp<br />
Coil Tine<br />
Clamp<br />
Goliath<br />
Springs<br />
STines<br />
Goliath Legs<br />
Jackpot Tines<br />
Simba<br />
Wings<br />
HARVEST<br />
SPECIALS<br />
On Clip On Lifters<br />
and much much more!<br />
The Bird scarer<br />
Card<br />
Weldco MIG Welder,Comes with<br />
gloves,autoweldinghelmet,<br />
gasless MIG wire<br />
Ready<br />
to weld<br />
package!<br />
$499<br />
Weldco 40 AMPPlasma Cutter<br />
$499<br />
Bossweld X-Series MST 188X<br />
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder<br />
BONUS ITEM!<br />
UNIVERSAL<br />
WELDING TROLLEY<br />
Bossweld X-Series MST 248X<br />
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder<br />
$869 $<strong>11</strong>49<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
2351507
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