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www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz RSA, full of fun and friendship The dedication and commitment of Ashburton RSA stalwarts ColleenHands and AllanJohnson has been recognised with RSA life memberships. They werepresented badges and certificates by Canterbury District RSA presidentStan Hansenlastweekat Ashburton. Ashburton RSA president MervBrenton said the life memberships to Colleen and Allanacknowledged the achievements of “twovery loyaland supportive members of the RSA.Congratulations on beingmade life members, an honourwellearned’’. Colleenjoined the RSAin Ashburton on June 17, 2005 but prior to that was amember in Twizelfor around nineyears. She transferredtoAshburton. She initially joined the RSA after being encouraged by friends, but its the camaraderie and friendships since which have kept her activeinmany aspects. “I’ve got alot of good friends. They’re all agreat bunch,really caring,” she said. She was involved with the womens’ section before becoming its president in 2012; aposition she held until January this year. Thesection has gone into arecess for now. Colleen was aregular supporter of any function or entertainment event, “a genuine club member whose dedication has never been challenged”, Merv said. “Colleen was raffleconvener RSA Ashburton president Merv Brenton, new life members Allan Johnson and Colleen Hands with Canterbury District RSA president Stan Hansen. PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS for many years and also along service executive member whose knowledge and experiencehas been invaluable to thesuccessful running of the RSA.” She did not seek reelection this year. Allan Johnson joined the RSA through his latefather, who was amember at Geraldine. “I love meeting people, it was part of my job,” he said. Aprofessional career working for45 yearsinthe grain andseedindustry, Allan became amemberofAshburton RSAonJanuary 17,2005. He was electedtothe executive committee in 2010, the finance committee in 2014, and then chairman in 2016. He became AshburtonRSA vicepresident in 2018;a position he still holds. “I love doing it,” he said, of his involvement with the club. And heencouragedothers to join with different sections covering different interests such as bowls, darts or pool and reasonableprices in theclub. “Younger ones shouldbe joining,” he said. “It’s afriendly club, afriendly place.” There werealso membership nights,social events, raffles, meals on site throughJacksons' Bistro and support for businesses or firms wantinga social space for staff. Businesses and firms come in and approach us, Allan said. “Allan is dedicated and is very devoted to our club in all aspects from gardening, maintenance, entertainment, conveyance through to finance,” Merv said. “Allanwill be there,heisvery much hands on with whatever he does and the major player in us still being operational under what has been extraordinary trading conditions over the last two years.” NEWS Ashburton Courier, June 30, 2022 Need Heat Fast? The Fastest, Warmest Indoor/Outdoor HeaterYou Will Ever Own! 33 Targeting weeds in gorge An intensiveweed control projectinRakaia Gorge will helpprotect the area’s rare and precious native plants and trees. It’s being carried out over fouryears, andbegan after Selwyn District Council, EnvironmentCanterburyand landowners asked for an assessment ofthe gorge’s ecological values, and the weedsthat threaten them. The gorge is rich in native biodiversity. It’s home to diverse mixed hardwood species(covering an estimated120 hectares),bluff shrublands (anestimated 100ha), tussockland, grasslandsand two large wetlands. At least 16 threatenedand atrisk native plant species havebeen recorded including Canterbury pink broom,and Rōhutu/Myrtle – bothnationally critical, along withothers that are regionally uncommon. Selwyn District Council landmanagement and biodiversity advisor, Billy Bartrum,describes the catchment as astunning landscape –comprising lotsof rareand threatened plants, and he’s thrilled by theefforts to preserve it. “It’sareal collaboration. Thiscouldn’t happen without the help of those fromother agencies.” Buy One Get One Free! * +Plus Free Floor Stand!* worth $199.99 • Heats Up Instantly y • Suitablefor Indoors orOutdoors -InRain, Fog, Wind or Snow • Carbon-Fibre Bulb BubTechnology ogy • Multi-Directional Stand • Includes Remote Control &Built-In t nTimer • Motion Detection Function 1.8m High • Commercial Grade • Multi-Directional • Easy Install • Portable • Indoors &Outdoors *Call forTerms &Conditions CALL NOW! 0800 665 665
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