Published by Issue 486 Kurow Information Centre Wednesday as a service to our community 20 May 2020
KUROW INFORMATION CENTRE & MUSEUM
CHANGE OF HOURS BEGINNING THURSDAY 14TH MAY 2020
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM - 3PM
Carron Cossens
On behalf of the over 70s in the Kurow community I wish to say a huge thank you to Carron for the endless hours she has spent over the last seven weeks coordinating phone calls, messages, etc to many and of course the delivery of groceries to us all.
Thank you Carron it has been appreciated so much. 03 434 0080 230 Thames Highway Oamaru
TO BOOK A COMMUNITY CAR: Phone 027 282 0615 or 4360 950
WAITAKI VALLEY PHONE BOOKS: Get your address and phone/cell/email in the Waitaki Valley Phonebook: ring Carron or Seanne on 4360 950 or just leave a message for us to ring you back. We are even happier to receive an email on [email protected] with your details. We constantly update our versions as we receive new numbers. There is also lots of space to record the contact details of your loved ones from out of the area.
BUGLE PIECES: Have you ever written an article you’d like published, maybe a poem or even a story...please let us know, we’d be happy to consider your piece for the Kurow Bugle! We are loving all the pieces that we’ve been given so far and hope that you are too!
OAMARU POSTSHOP - BILL PAY SERVICES: Oamaru PostShop will be re-opening as Oamaru Kiwibank from Thursday 14 May onwards. Only Kiwibank services will be available. Paper Plus Oamaru will be open as Oamaru PostCentre Plus for Postal and Billpay services from Tuesday 19 May. Between 14th to 18th May, customers can visit the following PostShop for Postal and Billpay services: North End Oamaru NZ Post & Kiwibank – 411A Thames Highway, Oamaru North Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm, Sat 9.00am – 4.00pm.
ST JOHN KUROW STATISTICS APRIL 2020:
THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who has helped someone else over this last few weeks and everyone that continues to help...we’re not out of the woods yet and that is important to remember. Thank you to all the essential workers that have kept everything going, you are all an asset to your communities and we all really appreciate you going the extra mile...posties, 4square staff and management, petroleum technicians, medical staff, emergency staff...I don’t have room to mention everyone but you know who you are! Thank you!
Mackenzie Pharmacy
Bringing all your pharmaceutical needs directly to you.
Regretfully NECESSITIES HEALTH & BEAUTY will continue to be closed.
We would like to reassure the community that our service to the Waitaki Valley will not change.
We will deliver prescriptions directly to residents in the local Kurow and Haka townships, after 3pm, providing we get the prescription by 1pm. Payment will be required at the time of delivery.
For those further out of town, our depot for collection will be at the Kurow Medical Centre during their opening hours. Please contact us if you will not be home for delivery and we can make other arrangements.
We have a full range of over the counter shop and gift items available for purchase and delivery, just give us a call on 03 435 0883 or email us at [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding your prescription/account, please call us as the wonderful staff at the Medical Centre may not have the answers you are looking for.
We would like to thank our wonderful girls, Shelley, Stacy & Sarah for all their hard work and the Kurow community and surrounds for your continued support!
NEXT ISSUE: 3 JUNE 2020 COPY IN: 12pm 29/05/2020 email: [email protected] phone: 03 4360 950 or post it to: Kurow Museum & Info Centre, 57 Bledisloe St, PO Box 56, Kurow. We look forward to contributions from the Community to interest readers
Dry Old Man Pine and And Black Poplar Available now for this winter
Ph 027 3388 513 A/H 03 4264 963 ONE SMART COFFEE Available for events and gatherings
Phone Linda on 027 27 69857
Carpet Cleaner Hire Now in Kurow
Campbells Butchery $45.00 for 4 hours quality meat and smallgoods $55.00 for 8 hours available at $75.00 for 24 hours Kurow Foodcentre and $20 for 1L of carpet shampoo
West Road On The Spot. All hires have a $20.00 bond
For private processing of your For any enquiries phone cattle and sheep contact Steve on Justine or Puna 03 434 8780 Ext. 4 03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482 AVAILABLE AT THE Lakeside Laundries
INFORMATION CENTRE Behind Otematata Hotel Photocopying Open 24/7 Binding
Colour printing
Laminating
WIFI for free Community Car bookings Soap dispenser NZTA services Passport forms Money change machine Bus/Activity bookings 4 washing machines/4 dryers All welcome PHONE 4360 950 Owner Debbie Smith 027 229 4376 Gifts & More NZ Post Bike Hire Afterpay Mon-Fri 8.45am-5pm 18 Bledisloe Street, Kurow Sat-Sun 10am-2pm 03 436 0 575 www.feliz.co.nz MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
The Waitaki Mental Health Support group meet twice a month in Kurow and seven times a month in Oamaru. We meet to give and receive Peer Support in the face of or surviving mental distress.
Phone or Text 027 282 0615 for more details. Rubbish and Recycling Services under Alert Level 2- Waitaki
Due to the move into Alert Level 2, most rubbish and recycling services will be up and running. However, because going to Level 2 involves some juggling and rules must still be met, please be patient with staff, and follow any signage or instructions at the following sites. The Waitaki Resource Recovery Park (including the Get Sorted shop) will reo- pen. Due to recycling market challenges, paper can’t be accepted for recycling at this time - but cardboard and all other recyclables are good to go. Waste Management’s Oamaru transfer station will continue to operate, with measures in place to meet Level 2 rules. They’ll confirm the details through their website and other channels. Council’s rural recovery parks (transfer stations) and Palmerston Landfill will return to normal hours at Alert Level 2 as follows (note Winter opening days have now commenced): o Hampden and Omarama - Wednesdays and Sundays, 9am-12pm o Kurow and Otematata - Wednesdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm Payment at these sites will be by Eftpos only (no cash) and contactless payment is preferred. The rural recovery parks will now also accept recyclables (except paper - cardboard is fine). Recycling bins in Herbert, Enfield and Papakaio will be put back over the coming week, so please allow a few days before you take your recycling to these sites. As mentioned above, paper can’t be recycled at this time, but cardboard is fine. Please be considerate and kind to staff at our sites during this time, they will no doubt be feeling overwhelmed with the volume of rubbish and recycling after so long a break.
Carron Cossens: From my side of the counter PART FOUR
All work at that time was done by volunteers. I still remember the Museum Committee turning the space where the blue desk sits into a concrete floor. And the painting done under the brush stroke guidance of Gaynor Lines. So many working bees. And the gift of the pink/mauve carpet. As part of these working bees someone advocated to get rid of the donation tiger as it was old and "lowered the look" of the space. I still remember this as one of the times my blood boiled and I voiced the fact. Loudly. Oops. Many of you will know the Tiger is one of the most valuable pieces in the museum historically and speaks to the number eight wire skills of the Waitaki Valley residents.
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River-T Vine News
HARVEST HAS FINISHED …. We harvested our Riesling last week. A big effort and a huge relief to have another season behind us. It will be remembered as the Covid vintage.
So what next…..Well the nets that covered the vineyard come off. All the snips, buckets and gloves get sorted, washed and put away till next years harvest. The rocks that help hold the nets down get removed, the bottom wire on the posts at ground level that was helping to also hold the nets gets lifted a notch so it doesn’t catch on the mower and so it goes… Its cleanup time, getting ready for….. PRUNING. The winter job!
Thank you to all of you who supported us during lockdown 4 by purchasing our wine either through website sales or from the local Four Square. Going forward in this uncertain world we have decided we will NOT open the Cellar door in June. We will make a decision about July in the coming weeks. Meanwhile our online store sells all our wine with a click and collect/deliver option or you can purchase it from Kurow Four Square and Kurow Hotel
Take care, you’re an awesome community.
Cheers Karen Email: [email protected] or ph /txt 021 1908875
WAITAKI VALLEY COMMUNITY CAR
Thanks to the volunteers who have PHONE been helping deliver meals on wheels 4360 950 TEXT at this time. They have been able to 027 282 0615 troubleshoot and laugh as needed.
New Model TSX400 Trailer Sprayer in store.
TSX400 Key Features from BA Pumps & Sprayers. New low profile 400lt tank which provides low centre of gravity. Large suction well and integrated hand wash tank. Honda GX petrol engine. Wide base with 22/11x8 knobbly ATV tyres.
North Otago Pastoral agents for BA Pumps & Sprayers. 3 Usk St Oamaru. 03 4347766 www.nops.co.nz From the Museum
The Silent Piano
This item remained in the wings of the stage for a long time. I had always assumed it was an organ. When you struck a note there was no sound. During rearranging and clearing of the stage wings we discovered it was actually a silent piano. Not only that there was an explanation of the piano and its local origins.
The piano had belonged to the T.A.Munro family. It was particularly useful to Cecil Munro who suffered from progressive deafness.
Although his hearing was degenerating, Cecil was an accomplished piano player. He and sister Mabel would play duets to accompany silent movies in Kurow’s Victory Theatre (now the museum).
He was able to detect when other players sounded a wrong note. Hamish Munro, Cecil’s son, recalled how his father and Aunt Elspeth would would tap out a duet on the kitchen table.
Pianos played a part in home life when you made your own entertainment. Without radio or television being available, each family was responsible for it’s own forms of entertainment. Many people learned musical instruments. This was a boon for local communities who could always find an accomplished pianist to participate at functions.
Silent pianos were an opportunity for students to learn keyboard skills without others in the household having to hear a wrong note. This particular instrument was built in Germany in the 1880s. Silent musical instruments were common for those who wanted to practice music without upsetting family.
13 May, 2020
Recreation in Waitaki at Level 2 Public health measures when enjoying play, active recreation or sport still need to be adhered to under Level 2 – meaning we are open for business not quite as usual. Our contractors will be inspecting facilities as quickly as possible and removing signs and tape. We expect it may take a couple of days to get around the district. Should any signs or tape remain, please refrain from using until these have been removed. Specific requirements when out and about are: • Wash hands frequently. Try to avoid touching high contact areas such as handrails. • Maintain a register of places you visit and people you come in contact with. • Maintain social distancing of 2 metres and bubbles of no more than 10 people. Don’t bubble hop. • Clean and sanitise equipment before and after use. Do not share equipment. • If unwell, stay home.
Camps: Our Camps will open for the purpose of packing down campsites only, not for recreational camping. Waitaki Lakes Camping grounds will open on Thursday 14th May and close on Monday 1st of June to allow people plenty of time to make plans to get there and pack down sites over that period. - One overnight stay allowed only if needed, unless this is not possible, and then campers are asked to apply to [email protected], in writing, for a longer stay period. - Bring your own hand sanitiser and cleaning supplies if possible - Sign-in to the register at each kiosk on arrival and on leaving - Read the guidance at each noticeboard and on facility doors - Campers are responsible for their own caravans and camp equipment
Playgrounds, parks and reserves, skateparks and drinking fountains: When we move into Level 2, the majority of our facilities will reopen. We need to undertake an inspection of these facilities. Cleaning and unlocking will all need to take place before the public can safely use these again. Public toilets: The majority of these will reopen. In rural areas some of these will remain at only one accessible cubicle open – again, these will be cleaned and inspected prior to reopening so only use if all tape and closed signs are removed. Public tennis courts: Contact tracing and sanitization must be undertaken by users if using our public courts. Avoid sharing of equipment, clean and sanitize surfaces, equipment and hands before and after use. Alps 2 Ocean and walking tracks: Trails and tracks are open – keep up social distancing of 2m from those you don’t know. Avoid tracks where this may be difficult. Keep a contact register with you and be aware of common touch points like gate and rails – clean and sanitise before and after touching. Toilets on the Alps to Ocean will re-open, apart from Pumpkin Point and Lake Ohau weir toilet, at this stage. Boat ramps and jetties These will all be open again. Cemeteries: Up to 10 mourners who attend a funeral will be allowed on site for burials, with contact tracing and public health measures being met. Congregations to not exceed two hours. Ash interments are permitted, with public health measures in place and headstones and plaques may be installed – both of these have a maximum attendance of 10 people permitted. Cemeteries will be open for the public to visit, social distancing to be observed. Aquatic Centre As you know we are currently closed for our scheduled maintenance program which we brought forward to coincide with being able to work - with restrictions – under Level 3. Under level 2 this work will continue and contractors and our team are making good progress. At this stage we are expecting to be closed well into June. Please check on the Aquatic Centre Facebook page for updates on how we are progressing. Thank you to those that have participated in our telephone survey over the last couple of weeks – your honest feedback is appreciated and will enable us to make changes to and how we deliver our Programmes (Swim School, Squads & AquaExercise).
* Ultrasound performed by a qualified technician (great for minor fractures, gall stones, kidney stones, heart and lung problems, foreign bodies, blood clots, detecting early pregnancy and much more!) * Minor surgery * Vasectomies * Mole checking and removal * Steroid injections * Venesection * Aviation, workplace and driving medicals * Botox for wrinkle reduction * Workplace health screening * Counselling * Travel advice & vaccination * Spirometry to diagnose asthma and COPD * Ear syringing * Hearing and sight tests for adults and children * Before school checks * Liquid nitrogen for warts, verruca’s and skin lesions * Cardiovascular risk assessment and diabetic checks (funded for eligible patients) * Childhood immunisations *Postnatal and six week baby checks * Seasonal flu shots and shingles vaccine (funded for eligible patients) AND MUCH MORE
GP consult fees: Under 14 Years FREE; Adult $40.00 Care Plus - Free to eligible patients only
We also offer the following services from external Healthcare Providers: Podiatry and Ear Health (Kurow only) Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and Massage (Kurow and Twizel) Reiki and Reflexology (Twizel only)
OPENING HOURS Kurow: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm Omarama: Tuesday 8:30am to 5:00pm Twizel: Monday and Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9am to 3pm Saturday 10am to 1pm
Please note: We provide 24/7 on call after hours cover by our doctors and PRIME nurses for all our registered and casual patients
For more information or an appointment please contact us on: KUROW: 03 4360 760 TWIZEL: 03 976 0503
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Fencing (03) 4360 229 Mowing, Pruning, Weed Spraying, Water Blasting, Housekeeping, Painting, Ride On Mower Service... All Property Maintenance.
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WTK Contracting Ltd RD 1 K
Oamaru 9494 0279663636
Delicious Burgers Fish n Chips Robert Harris Coffee Tree Felling- Logging Home Baking Land Clearing Cartage-Firewood Ice creams/Drinks Friendly Service Truck and trailer FW logs Pine $1200 Poplar $1200
Firewood Phone WINZ QUOTES AVALIABLE Split Pine $65m3 Split Poplar $65m3 Phone orders welcome! Wet Blue gum $75m3
03 436 0820 Delivery charge may vary pending location DIG IT MACHINE HIRE 0800 716 052 Excavator Dry Hire
We have several sizes of excavator available up to 14 ton Transporter and truck hire also available Call for rates and availability
Registered Electrician
- For all things electrical - Prompt service - Large or small - Reasonable rates - Domestic and commercial - Free quotes
Try the friendly team at ELECTRO SPEC 2007 LTD
Phone Mark 027 264 0404
Waitaki Glass and Glazing “Craftsmen in Glass” Up the Valley once a week—We won’t be beaten on quality or price “Experts for replacement double glazing with over 45 years experience, 10 years unconditional guarantee on labour and materials” CALL TODAY—Free Quote Phone 03 437 2448 03 434 1440 or 027 434 1010 [email protected] DeGeest Yard, 3 Main North Road, Oamaru PUNA KERR SHEARING
For all your shearing crutching and tailing requirements
Phone Puna and Justine on 03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482 LOOKING AFTER THE LOCALS
FOR ALL YOUR EARTHMOVING NEEDS MACHINES AND COMPACTORS FOR HIRE KUROW CALL GARY ON: 0274 373 668 QUALITY WORK OR (03) 4360 778 GUARANTEED WEB: www.garyhawkins.co.nz
LOCAL HANDYMAN
For all jobs– from small jobs around the house to big jobs on farm # Decking # Yards– new and repairs # Roofing # Kitset Sheds # Animal Shelters # Farm buildings # House maintenance Contact Nigel Patterson 027 265 1325
Otago Rural Support Trust When circumstances beyond your control lead to a rural business crisis — be it financial, climatic or personal — the Otago Rural Support Trust is ready to assist. Services are free and confidential. Phone 0800 787 254
Painting– Exterior & Interior Phone Greg on 027 740 9552
KLAM Limited Home Improvements & Repairs Rob Wilson 027 473 1430 [email protected]
All areas covered within the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki Valley
Check out www.kurow.org.nz For events, and to reacquaint yourself with the Valley or to read the Bugle Online SOUTHERN LAND CKL 03 443 5577
Email [email protected]
Vergne Wilson RPSurv, B.Surv, NZCE (Civil)
Registered Professional Surveyor
Weekly in Kurow and surrounding districts. Please phone to discuss your project
For all land related matters – free initial consultation
Subdivisions * Boundary Relocations * GPS Surveys * Farm/ Property Mapping * Contouring * Vineyard Set out * Land Development Engineering * Resource Consents *