Published by Issue 476 Kurow Information Centre Wednesday as a service to our community 18 December 2019
WAITAKI VALLEY CALENDARS $15
Now available at Kurow Information Centre, Feliz Gifts & More and Kurow Holiday Park 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!
BREAD BAG TAGS: Please save your bread bag tags and drop in to Feliz, Gifts & More, Kurow Information Centre or Kurow Holiday Park.
NEW COUNCILLOR: Your local Councillor Ross McRobie is available to talk about any issues effecting you or our district Please call me on Mobile 0274-329892 or E mail me on [email protected] I’ll be pleased to assist you. Ross McRobie Councillor Waitaki District Council-Ahuriri Ward
KUROW FESTIVAL MARKET DAY Is on Wednesday January 1st 2020. We still have stall sites available for the day. Come and join us to start the new year on fun day. Contact at [email protected] or mobile 021 266 4849
MOVIES AT WHALAN LODGE: 2pm start time Transport available if required. Thursday 19th December - Billy Elliot starring Julie Walters, Gary Lewis All welcome
A SHOUT OUT TO NIKKI: Bugle Editor extraordinaire. Thank you for your time and efficiency.
On behalf of the Oamaru Combined Churches Foodbank I would like to thank you for the amazing amount of food you donated to the Foodbank.
Please pass our thanks on to the people of Kurow and surrounding areas.
Your donations are greatly appreciated and enable us to continue our work throughout the year,
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.
Kind regards
Jill Wilson Sacred Heart Church Kurow Mass Times
Tuesday 24th December Christmas Vigil Carols start at 5:40 pm followed by Mass at 6:00 pm
Sunday’s: Dec 29, Jan 5th and 19th at noon
NEXT ISSUE: 15 January 2020 COPY IN: 12pm 10/01/2020 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
SPRING SPECIAL 10m Green Black Poplar only $500
Old Man Pine is also available
Ph 027 3388 513 A/H 03 4264 963 ONE SMART COFFEE Available for events and gatherings
Phone Linda on 027 27 69857
ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL??
"We're a young family looking to purchase land/house in town.
If you are looking to sell, phone Stu 0212700941"
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 Money change machine Passport forms 4 washing machines/4 dryers Bus/Activity bookings All welcome PHONE 4360 950 Owner Debbie Smith 027 229 4376
The School Pool is now open to the public to purchase keys.
Cost per family 1 Week—$20 1/2 Season $70 Full Season—$100
All require a $50 bond
Keys can be purchased at the school office or the Kurow Information Centre
Waitaki Braids staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas with your families.
We will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day reopening on the 27th December.
Waitaki Braids now has an off licence enabling you to purchase bottles of local wines and Scotts to take home.
A big thank you to Dana Johnston and Bex Hayman for the incredible job they did with the “Pop Up Market”, it was a great community event and it is hoped we will run more of these in the future at Braids Barn. If you are looking for a venue to hold that special function or a meeting please come and view the "Braids Barn”
Waitaki Valley Medical Trust
The Waitaki Valley Medical Trust has a vacancy for the role of Treasurer/Secretary.
Approximately two hours a week would be required to manage payments, legal obligations, to liaise with accountants, and general administration.
The Trust meet bi-monthly at 7.30 p.m. and attendance would be required at those meetings to take Minutes and provide financial input.
The applicant will need to have their own laptop and be up to date with technology, and a familiarity with Xero accounting system and trust administration would be useful.
Hourly rate $30.
To register interest, please email John Abelen at [email protected] Kurow Medical Centre & Satellite Clinics Opening and closing dates for Christmas and New Year 2019/20
Monday 23 Dec OPEN in Kurow and Twizel Tuesday 24 Dec OPEN in Kurow, Twizel and Omarama Wednesday 25 Dec CLOSED in Kurow, Twizel Thursday 26 Dec CLOSED in Kurow and Twizel Friday 27 Dec OPEN in Twizel Saturday 28 Dec OPEN in Twizel
Monday 30 Dec OPEN in Kurow and Twizel Tuesday 31 Dec OPEN in Kurow, Twizel and Omarama Wednesday 01 Jan CLOSED in Kurow, Twizel Thursday 02 Jan CLOSED Friday 03 Jan OPEN in Twizel Saturday 04 Jan OPEN in Twizel
24/7 ON CALL COVER WILL BE PROVIDED AS USUAL TO ALL OUR REGISTERED AND CASUAL PATIENTS BY OUR DOCTORS AND PRIME NURSES Dr Tim, Juliet and all the staff at Kurow Medical Centre & Mackenzie Health Centre would like wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year! Marquees are still available in limited numbers. Please contact Heather Gray on 027 436 8348 for further information. ACTUAL AUSTRALIAN COURT DOCKET 12659 --
A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus.
She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her.
She immediately moved to another seat.
This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again.
The man seemed more amused.
When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing,
She complained to the driver and he had the man arrested.
The case came up in court.
The judge asked the man (about 20 years old)
What he had to say for himself.
The man replied, 'Well your Honor, it was like this:
When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. She sat down under a sign that said, 'The Double Mint Twins are coming' and I grinned.
Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, ' Logan 's Liniment will reduce the swelling,' and I had to smile.
Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said,
'William's Big Stick Did the Trick,' and I could hardly contain myself.
But, Your Honor, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, 'Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident!'... I just lost it.'
'CASE DISMISSED!!' *******Urgently wanted for ******* Kurow Market Day January 1st 2020
Buskers covering singalong music to entertain the public. A fee will be paid to the right person. Contact 021 266 4849 asap
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What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claus-trophobia! What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days! Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws! What do they sing at a snowman's birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow! What do Santa's little helpers learn at school? The elf-abet! What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson! What did Santa do when he went speed dating? He pulled a cracker! Why was the turkey in the pop group? Because he was the only one with drumsticks! What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck? A Christmas Quacker! What goes "Oh, Oh, Oh"? Santa walking backwards! Why was the snowman looking through the carrots? He was picking his nose! Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can 'ho ho ho'! What is the best Christmas present in the world? A broken drum, you just can't beat it! What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps! What did Adam say the day before Christmas? "It's Christmas, Eve!"
The board of directors, staff and project team of Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company would like to wish the community a happy festive season.
2019 has been a full-on year of pipeline construction, road crossings and traffic management. Thank you all for your ongoing patience during this phase. We are hopeful that the siphon at Waitaki dam will be commissioned before Christmas. This is a major milestone for the project. 2020 will see the completion of this project.
Fish screen installed on the abutment wall of Waitaki dam.
This is lowered into the water, and sits in front of the siphon, and stops fish being sucked into the irrigation pipeline.
Church Services for Christmas & New Year
St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Sunday 22nd December "Carol Festival of the 9 lessons" 10am Christmas Day Service 10 am Sunday 29th Service 10 am
Christmas Eve Services St Martin's Anglican Church Duntroon Carol Service 7pm Sacred Heart Church Kurow Carols at 5:40pm Christmas Mass at 6:00pm
WHALAN LODGE RESTHOME
The Whalan Lodge family currently has vacancies. We offer day care, short term respite care and long term rest home care. For more information please call Sarah Green or Brittney Haugh on 03 436 0578 or email [email protected].
Photo for the Waitaki Valley Archer visiting from Waitaki School Time Capsule * 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
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Based in Kurow
23 December Gifts & More 13 January NZ Post Homewares 27 January Afterpay available
Contact Carron at the Info Centre or 027 282 0615 www.feliz.co.nz 18 Bledisloe Street, Kurow Four sessions are also held in 4360 575 Oamaru.
Just ask and travel can be Mon-Fri 8.45am-5pm arranged Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
Hello and Seasons Greetings from us- Steve And Sharon Hartendorf. We are S&S Property Care, a new business to the area and a new business to us.
We have recently moved to Kurow and we are very happy to be here. What a unbeatable beautiful place this is we now live in. We have come from Cromwell where we have been running our own business for the last couple of years and previously we were in Christchurch running our own business for over twenty years so we make a pretty good team working together.
What we would offer with S&S Property Care is just what the name says - we will take care to clear, tidy, mow and maintain your sections and we also can do house cleaning inside and outside. We are reliable, fast and efficient. Just give us a call to come and see you, no obligation, we can have a chat about what you would like, it might be a one off, a tidy up or a regular maintain. We have already had local support and through this we have meet some great people - thank you to them for the opportunity.
Take the worry away about your property call us today!
All the best for Christmas and New Year
INCLUDING RIDE ON MOWER SERVICE
CELLAR DOOR OPEN Every day except xmas day
New hours
December 27th to mid January 9am – 9pm every day
Normal menu 9am – 5 pm then change over to Pizzas and Platters for the evening. Sit on the deck overlooking the vineyard and enjoy local Waitaki Wines and local beers. Its Pizzas and Platters EVERY night.
Want to give us a heads up you are coming…Phone or txt Karen 021 1908875, otherwise just rock on up.
We warmly welcome you Cheers from the River-T Team www.rivertestate.co.nz KUROW HOTEL
RACE NIGHT 30 DECEMBER 2019 Live Music with Brad Stalely Trio
NEW YEARS EVE Come, sing the night along with Sue’s Karaoke
Courtesy Van available
DINING Join us for meals over the Festive Season and enjoy the warm balmy evenings in the Garden Bar
Accommodation still available in our 16 comfortable rooms.
Ross, Trish and Staff of the Top Pub take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks to all who have supported us throughout the year.
Phone 03 436 0850
Keep safe on the roads Kurow Trails Report:
Kurow Wetland The recent winds have seen a few trees brought down across the trail. They have been cleared and an arborist was called in to remove the remaining potentially dangerous limbs. Our Monday night weeding sessions have helped to give the natives that have been planted a fresh lease of life. The plan is to work on both entrances to the trail with planting and weeding and slowly work inwards along the trail. A recent visit by DOC reassures us our trail group is on the ‘right track’.
Kurow Hill The map sign at the top of the hill has been taken down for some repair work. Will let you know when it is back up again. Meanwhile enjoy those magnificent views from the Hill.
Kurow Trails Group Karen Turner 021 1908875 ; Rosina Russell and Alistair Emslie.
An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house and, after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.
The two husbands were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to this new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.'
The other man said, 'What's the name of the restaurant?'
The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'What’s the name of that flower you give to someone you love?
You know, the one that's red and has thorns.' 'Do you mean a rose?'
'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man.
He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?'
River-T Vine News
Shoot thinning is over ; all the vines and shoots are now growing straight up in between wires and the plants are now above head height. Rapid growth in last few weeks. Jobs now are clipping the wires together so the shoots growing up don’t move around much and we will now start removing laterals. If you grow tomatoes then same principle. We remove the laterals as we want the energy to be going into the grape branches not side shoots. Our Gewurztraminer out the front of the property by the main road is currently having its main cane trained . We are laying the cane along the wire The big news for our cellar door is we are opening 9am – 9pm December 27th onwards everyday till mid January. We are closed xmas day only.
Cheers Karen Email: [email protected] or ph /txt 021 1908875
English Teacher: Give me the opposite of this Accidentally stepped on sentence: my husband’s foot: “Children in the dark make “Sorry.” mistakes”
Student: Accidentally stepped on “Mistakes in the dark make my dog’s paw: children” “Oh my God, I’m so SORRY! Teacher: Are you ok buddy? I’m SO, GET OUT SO sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I LOVE you. You want a treat? You’re the best boy, yes you are.” WAITAKI HOTEL
Monday 30th December 2019
LIVE BAND
“Unhinged”
Band starts at 8.30pm
Phone 436 0650
Courtesy Van available KLAM Limited Home Improvements & Repairs Rob Wilson 027 473 1430 [email protected]
All areas covered within the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki Valley
WAITAKI VALLEY COMMUNITY CAR The Waitaki Valley Vehicle Trust PHONE wishes all members of our 4360 950 community a happy and healthy TEXT Festive Season. 027 282 0615 Kurow Market Day Help Wanted Please
We need Volunteers to help with traffic control on the day as part of the street will be closed off to traffic.
Contact Kurow Festival Committee for more details. Mobile 021 266 4849 or [email protected]
On behalf of Kurow St John crew and the Waitaki Area Committee, we’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! All the best for 2020!
RIVER CAFÉ
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 Delivery charge may vary pending 03 436 0820 location
Necessities Health & Beauty 65 Bledisloe Street, Kurow 03 4360883
√ Prescription collection √ Hair, Nail & Skincare √ First Aid Supplies √ General Medicines √ Vitamins √ Sunscreen, hats and glasses
√ Jewellery, gifts & much, much more
Call in and see us today!
Open Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm 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 RED HAND
Baling
Wrapping Tube and Individual
Fencing (03) 4360 229
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
The Festive Season is a time of joy for many in our community as they gather with friends and family. For some though it is a time of stress and loneliness.
The biggest gift you can give to a person is your time - if you can pop in, make a phone call, send a text to someone in the community: it does make a difference
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
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 *
KUROW FESTIVAL MARKET DAY 2020
WEDNESDAY 1ST JANUARY 2020 Kurow Main Street 10am - 3pm
Children’s Entertainment including Pet Corner and Face Painting
Rides over Kurow
Music from buskers
Over 80 exciting stalls selling their wares!