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NEWS 2 Ashburton Courier, April 21, 2022 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Build customers, sales and profits withus... Delivered to all homes, lifestyle blocks and farms in MidCanterburyand Geraldine news Daniel Tobin Editor 308 7664 027 628 7679 daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Reporter Toni Williams toni.williams@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Contributor Mick Jensen advertising Jann Thompson Sales Manager 308 7664 027 587 6351 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Karen Gane Sales Account Manager 308 7664 021 510 804 karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz get in touch Editorial daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Advertising info@ashburtoncourier.co.nz CreativeManager murray.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Accounts accounts@alliedpress.co.nz Distribution/Deliveries mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Office office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 03 308 7664 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz 2467837 Group presents water plan Ashburton mayor Neil Brownhas joined mayors and chief executives representing the32 member councils of Communities 4Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) in Wellington to present politicians with aplan for three watersreform that could gainwide support. The mayors presented their 10point plantothe Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta and Department of Internal Affairs officials, as well asGreen Partyco Leaders MaramaDavidson and James Shaw, andGreenMPEugenie Sage. Thegroup hadalreadypresented its models to National Party and ACT. Mr Brownsaid people in the Ashburton district had given aclear message they were notinsupport of government’s reformmodel and wanted the process stopped. “We’ve spent alot of money over the years to make sure ourthree watersinfrastructureismaintained toahighstandard.Thiscouncilhas alongheldpolicytorenew pipes and other infrastructure before theybreak, and to plan aheadfor growth. ‘‘In thepast18months we’ve replaced the wastewaterpipes under theAshburton Riverthat leadtoour treatmentfacility at NEW RELEASE Ashburton mayor Neil Brown Wilkins Road, andput in newsewer lines from BridgeStreet thatwill capturethe hundreds of newhomes to bebuilt that areainthe near future.” Ongoingupgradestodrinking water,including newmembrane treatmentplants approved for Methvenand Mt Somers,and highlighted thecouncil's commitment to delivering quality services to the community. 2388023 212 East Street,Ashburton. Phone 308 8309 IDEALS ARE LIKE STARS ... by Angela Walker Ideals AreLike Stars is the remarkable true storyofYvetteWilliams,atrailblazing young athletewho defied the odds to wingold in the long jump at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. Thefirst New Zealand woman to win an Olympic gold medal,a feat not repeatedfor fortyyears. Well-known forher rigorous training,down-to-earth natureand sense of humour, Yvettewas the epitome of the Kiwi sporting hero-humble,hardworking and dedicated -who wonthe hearts of the nation. To this day she is regarded as anationaltreasureand her storyis destined to inspiremanyyoung Kiwi athletes to followin her wake. Author Angela Walker has written aremarkably intimate narrativeaccountofthe lifeofone of our nation’s finest athletes.This is along overdue celebration of an extraordinarysporting lifeand a highly engaging chronicle of a young woman’s quest forexcellence. He saidwhile othercouncils needed assistance with three waters services, the currentmodel proposed by government was notfit forpurpose andhehoped ministers wouldlistencarefullytofeedback. “Weall want safe drinkingwater andsoweare keen to work with government on asolution that worksfor everyone. We mustkeep the twoway discussion going.” Manawatu District mayor andC4LD chair Helen Worboyssaid thatthe group is keen to workwith all parties to ensure any reforms have the broad base of support neededfor major longterm infrastructure investment. “The proposals we’ve broughttothe table enable the Government to deliver on all its aims, create opportunitiesfor strong andlasting partnerships and deliver safe, sustainable and affordable water services forall New Zealand,” she said. “They enable us build on existing partnerships and forge new relationships with Mana Whenua at a local level that consider codesign and partnership arrangements to acknowledge and enable TeTiriti based pathways at alocal and regional level. “They also provide forthe continuation of local influence and community propertyrights.’’ Margaret grateful for support DANIEL.TOBIN @ashburtoncorier.co.nz MargaretRitchie, 85, had ascare recently when she was involved in a car accident andshe wanted to pass on her thanks to the locals who came to her assistance. In December last year Margaret was waiting at ared light on West Street when acar rear ended her. ‘‘A silly old sod came rip roaring through and belted my car and Iwent flying, the whole back of thecar was pushed in. ‘‘I got outofthe car andIsaid to him ‘you hitmeyou silly old bugger!’ that wasn't very lady likewas it?’’ she said. After pulling over to the side of the road, thedriver and his wife swapped insurance details with Margaret, before saying they were in ahurry to get to Christchurch, leaving Margaret standing next to herdamaged car. Luckily two menand alady with her daughter came to help. ‘‘The daughter got me acup of tea, which was lovely. IsaidIdon't have anychange, butshe said don't you worry.’’ Apoliceman from Timaru also stopped and was curioustoknow where the people who had caused the crash hadgone. ‘‘I said they hadgone to Christchurch, Iwas crying, Idon't mind admitting Iwas crying, it gave me ahell of afright,’’ Margaret said. One of the menwho helped, drove Margaret home. ‘‘I just wantedtosay thank you, we’ve got tolet Ashburton know there arestill somewonderful people around,’’ Margaret said. Margaret, an ex nurse andfarmer is stillactive in the community, volunteering for the RSA, Grey Power andSenior Citizens. She hasspent months recovering from the accident, with injuries to her shoulders, hands, legs and back. ‘‘ Iamrecovering but Istill can’t do my line dancing!’’ shesaid laughing. Another thing putting asmile on Margaret Ritchie her face is thereturn of her son, who lives in Australia, back home to see mum for thefirst time in seven years. NOW IN-STORE
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz NEWS Ashburton Courier, April 21, 2022 3 Wheels Week spectacle ready to roll BY MICK JENSEN Events on this year’s Wheels Week programmeare on thestarting line and ready to roll. The annual wheels spectacle runs from April 30 until May 15 and Greg Donaldson Contracting is once again the namingsponsor. The 2022 event is scaled back alittle bit because of covidbut will feature thrills, spills and wheelrelated action appealing to all ages. Wheels Week committee member PeterJacob saidwork on the programme of events had started in December. There had been arealchance Wheels Week might not have gone ahead because of covid, as was the case in 2020, but it had come together and there was excitement in theair with therelease of theofficial programme. Some events, like the swap meet in Tinwald and Ashburton Mountain Bike Club’s 6hour race had been cancelled a number of months ago because of covid uncertainty, he said. ‘‘We are pleased with the programme we’ve be able to put together and I’m sure the events will provide aliftfor the community.’’ Mr Jacob said he expected the Ashburton Plains Classic Car run tobe bigger than usual, simplybecause there had been few similar events for anumber of months. He saidsome events, like the wheelchairbasketball, which featured a travelling team of wheelchairbound Atractor pull event at Mayfield is new to this year’s Wheels Week programme. athletes from Christchurch, were dependent on how covid played out in the community. Theopening weekend will start with the roar of speedway.The Ashburton Speedway track near theairport will host two days of racing that will include some NewZealand title races. May 1willfeature theAshburton Plains Classic Car run, AshburtonCar Club’s motokhana and the Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT. Theworldclass Ashburton Aviation Museum will be open from 1pm until 4pm and again on May 8and 14 at the same times. Thesecond weekendofaction includesthe popular Ashburton Car Club’s street sprints, which start on Saturday and conclude with the top 32 racing in the final on Sunday. There is amotorcycle show andshine eventonatthe Ashburton RSAonMay 7 andthe Plains Museum andhistorical complex is open thesameday, with the K88 train offeringrides. TheSusie Morrison andGrant Gordon Memorial Trial will run in the evening on May11. The final weekend of actionincludes Donn McLaren in his Mazda Escort in action at last year’s street sprints. an Ashburton Motorcycle Club ride and a family fun bike ride along theLake Hood Track sponsoredbyMcKay and Donaldson. Anew event this year is atractorpull at Mayfield Domain, which is open to old, new, big, small and modified tractors. It runs overtwo days. Otherevents include wheelchair basketball at the Oxford Street Stadium (May 14), acoffeeand classic vehicle show in theRobert Harris car park, Ashburton Family Go Kart Club event and Mid Canterbury4X4 Club event (all May 15). Thefull programme of events can be found on thewheelsweek.co.nz website andonFacebook. Museum’s hangar plans progressing nicely BY MICK JENSEN Conceptplans havebeen tweaked and there’s already money inthe banktosupport AshburtonAviation Museum’s newhangar ambitions. Amuseum committee hasbeen formedtoguide and coordinate the 1880m2 new hangarproject at Ashburton Airport. Thehangarwill houseaircraft and exhibitions,aswell as provide a functionarea, kitchen,toilets, reception and smoko room. The new addition willsit between the round hangar andasuper hangar builtand opened on the airport site in 2008. Ashburton Aviation Museum building committee chairman Owen Moore said the initial concept plans had been now beenrefined andafew alterations made. Thehangar was designed tobring themuseumcomplex togetherand to make it more welcoming. It was needed because thecurrent space was too tight andsomeaircraft could not be displayed in their full form. An exhibition space will enable themuseumtodisplay items currentlytucked away frompublic eyes.The displayboards can be wheeled out to enable functionsto takeplaceinthe space. “Weare keentohave more groups use thefacility formeetingsand funerals,for example, because that will enableustogeneratesome income,’’ MrMooresaid. The $1.5million project was moving forwardnicely and the focus now wasoncontinuing the fundraisingeffort. Abig fundraiser lined up wasthe Militariaand Aviation Extravaganza now scheduled to be heldover LabourWeekend (October 2223), he said. To datearound$150,000 has been raised,including$100,000 overthree years from Rogerand Isla Jones. Mr Moore said the museum wasa charityand all donations were tax deductible. Themuseum is aimingtocomplete the hangar projectby2024, which marks the museum’s 50thyear. Contact OwenMoore (owen@moorepark.net.nz) to support or find outmore about the hangarproject. Owen Moore casts his eyes over the redrawn concept plans for the new hangar at Ashburton Airport. 55% off. Sleephead Swisstek Runout Sale. Acooland comfortable sleep. No sweat. Hey hotsleeper,looking foracooland cosy night’s sleep? Using technology originally developedfor managing bodyheatin outer spacenoless, Sleepyheadand Kulkotecan help you achieve yourjustright, night temperature. Forasuper stellar sleep, askabout Kulkote. From Swisstek UltraQueen Mattress &Base $3149 $31 per week with 2years interest free** Theexperts in sleep. 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