Published by Issue 420 Kurow Wednesday Information Centre 27th September 2017 as a service to our community
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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Friday 6th October Kurow and Waitaki Hotels 5:30pm to 7pm
Saturday 7th October Outside Kurow Four Square 10am to Noon
TO BOOK A COMMUNITY CAR: Phone 027 282 0615 or 4360 950
WORK OPPORTUNITY AT KUROW INFORMATION CENTRE: We have chosen to extend the opportunity to apply for work at the Info Centre as it is rare for fixed term employment opportunities to come up in Kurow. The chance to extend the opening hours of the Centre comes thanks to the input from Tourism Waitaki who recognise the important role the centre plays in the area of Tourism in the Valley. While work hours will be developed around the successful applicants, it is planned that the Centre will be open from 8:30am to 5:30pm over the height of summer. Positions are also available for weekend work which may suit some people more and this could be rostered rather than a commitment to every weekend. Work at the centre is varied and interesting. Full training will be given so don’t feel put off by the computer skills necessary– work at the centre is an opportunity to grow your skill base. Do take the time to read the advertisement further in the Bugle. The Chairman will answer any questions by email or you are welcome to come and chat to anyone at the centre.
WAITAKI VALLEY COMMUNITY SOCIETY: The Society is largely concerned with developments in Kurow and the Hakataramea Valley but supports other townships in the Valley as needed. A particular function of the Society is to mentor small groups established to meet needs in the community, offering the role of financial management through a Treasurer and Charities Commission benefits. The Society is guided by an Executive Committee who meet monthly to drive new projects. The Society acts as the first stop when wanting to progress an idea with the Waitaki District Council in particular, with a standing member of the Ahuriri Community Board present at each meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held shortly. This is the opportunity to hear about the organisation that is working for the community. If you have an idea that you would like to put into practice do call in and see Carron or contact the Society Chairman on: [email protected]
MORE WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Broadspectrum has two positions available. A Maintainer for 40 hours a week carrying out General and Industrial Cleaning. A Maintainer for 40 hours a week carrying out Grounds work and Industrial Cleaning. Contact Dene Madden on 021 565 244 for more details
GERARD V at Kurow Memorial Hall What a great night out. Well organised and entertaining. Fantastic volunteers. GRANTS AVAILABLE THE WAIMATE AGRICULTURAL TRUST is a trust established to provide financial assistance to students of any form of agri- culture for the purpose of their education Students must have lived within the qualifying area for a minimum of 2 years The Boundaries the trust operates within are from The Waitaki River in the south to the Pareora River in the north
and the western boundaries extend to Lake Benmore and the Otaio Gorge If you feel you may be eligible for a grant and would like more informa on
Please email [email protected] Or Telephone 03 689 8551
Applica on forms are also available at Waimate Accountants Ltd,
52 Queen Street, Waimate 7924 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST OCTOBER 2017
KUROW BOWLING CLUB OPENING DAY Saturday 7th OCTOBER at 1pm New members most welcome Come along and give it a go MEMBERS A PLATE PLEASE
NEXT ISSUE: 11th October COPY IN: 06/10/17 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 contribu ons from the Community to interest readers
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The lady golfer was a determined, if not very proficient player. At each swipe she made at the ball earth flew in all directions. "Gracious me," she exclaimed red-faced to her caddie, "the worms will think there's an earthquake." "I don't know," replied the caddie, "the worms round here are very clever. I'll bet most of them are hiding underneath the ball for safety."
GOLFER: The Doctor says I can’t play golf. But I am sneaking this game in. PARTNER: Oh has he played with you too.
Local surveyors providing urban and rural surveying services...
Subdivision & boundary adjustment Contact: Cameron Leckie Easements Phone: (03) 434 8020 Accurate farm maps & contour Cell: 021 496 780 Office: 27a Coquet Street, Oamaru Farm conversion design and layouts Email: [email protected] Dam design and earthworks calcula ons Web: www.surveywaitaki.co.nz Resource Consents & Council compliance
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 ca le and sheep contact Steve on Jus ne or Puna 03 434 8780 Ext. 4 03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482
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SPECIALISING IN: Dairy Conversions, Dam Construc ons Irriga on Installa ons, Farm Tracks/Lanes, Tree Stump Removal and all other farm maintenance. House Site prepara ons, Root Raking, Shingle and Soil Cartage etc. MACHINES AND COMPACTORS FOR HIRE Phone: (03) 4360 778 Mobile: 0274 373 668 Web: www.garyhawkins.co.nz The Garden Diary - Cu ng Remarks
Keeping in shape is always a li le painful. ‘It’s no pain, no gain if you want that glowing summer body,’ I tell my roses in my best PE teacher’s voice. I think pruning is best done when you’re feeling a li le crabby. (No comments from the side-lines, please.) And it’s good most pruning needs to be at this me of the year because it’s when I’m least in love with my garden - everything looks seriously messy, scrappy and rather 'meh'. Spring cleaning is the order of the day. When I say crabby, it’s not the ‘Alice-in-Wonderland-Queen-of- Hearts-off-with-their-heads sort of grumpy’. It’s more the slightly tetchy ‘who-ate-that-last-piece-of-chocolate’ end of the spectrum. It’s just that then it seems easier to adopt a take charge stance and make some snap decisions. You don't want to be so fired-up all dragons blazing that you go in there and lop off limbs le right and centre Game of Thrones-style. (So who, spo ed the mixed metaphor there?!) Three things you can never get back - me once it’s gone, words once they’re spoken, and bits you’ve lopped off plants! Thankfully, nature is most forgiving and cu ng too deeply is usually rewarded with fresh, lush new growth, though not always in the right place. Advice on how to best prune anything is free and abundant on the ’net. It's guaranteed to turn you into an armchair expert and is a marvellous distrac on from ge ng the job done. The way I look at it, if you cut out the dead wood and anything toxic (diseased), anything that’s just noise – i.e. twiggy stuff, and anything that rubs together, or you up the wrong way you pre y much cover all the bases for crea ng a healthy, shapely specimen. Timing can be important. If you have an important summer date, prune roses six to eight weeks before you want them in flower. With my roses, because of the high country’s late, hard frosts, I try restrain myself to just a wee dy-up early spring. I save the hardest cuts for a er the first main flowering when the mid-summer heat in Omarama sends roses into dormancy. A er that, a good watering and mulch of compost has them back to looking their blooming best in autumn. And, unless it’s me for a major renova on - I save that for a real grump - I limit myself to cu ng back by only a third. Then there's the fun stuff about pruning. Since we, as gardeners, domes cate that which is wild, it can be quite prac cal to sculpture topiary or to ar ully espalier to confine a large tree or shrub within walls and fences. I'd had so much fun and thought I had almost mastered 'cloud' pruning un l I learned the kids had christened my woolly- coated, blue-grey conifer 'Mr Blobby'. One last lesson I can pass on: it pays to have sharp tools and more than one set. Somewhere there is a place which provides refuge to all my runaway secateurs. Somewhere, out there …please come home, all is forgiven.
Ruth Grundy (I garden a small space under a big sky In Omarama.)
HIGH COUNTRY GARDEN TOUR
Those heading on Omarama’s High Country Garden tour next month are in for a rare treat. The tour is the first step in a major drive to raise about $200,000 for an outdoor sports facility for the town. It will be a one-off opportunity for garden enthusiasts to view these gardens – nine in all. The challenge of gardening in the high country has resulted in some remarkable and crea ve solu ons – each gardener has their own story to tell. Food and refreshments will be available to buy throughout the day. For those passionate locavores, Ben Ohau Road Cheese and Ostler Wines will be selling wine and pla ers. And there will be no need to “bring a plate”, although you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch. In best high-country style our own Wrinkly Rams will be serving Devonshire tea on the lawn at Buscot. Ar sts, all with local connec ons, will have work on display at Benmore Sta on. Raffle ckets for hampers loaded with garden-themed goodies – beau ful and handy – will be sold throughout the day. The day culminates in an auc on at Omarama Sta on. Businesses have generously donated some amazing items to the cause. Among the many; the Hermitage has donated a night’s accommoda on and a delicious breakfast for two, Helicopter Line has given a premier scenic flight for two over Mt Cook and the glaciers - a trip of a life me! The tour is 10am to 4pm, Saturday, October 28. The auc on begins at Omarama Sta on at 3.30pm For ckets phone or Facebook. Like the facebook page: www.facebook.com/highcountrygardentour for regular updates. Contacts: Jemma Gloag 021 275 3662 Georgie Robertson 027 486 1525
Kurow Rugby—JAB—Squash Clubs Our Community Fundraising Tailing Day Is Almost Here We thank Lonestar Farms for this opportunity To have an enjoyable and great fundraising day We all meet at Broadacres Yards Corrigalls Road at 7am SEE YOU ALL THERE
Despite the family background of farming, catering, and, tourism, Dianalyn Kaahu proceeded to learn her Na ve Mirimiri (Mind, Body, Soul) and develop her prac se integra ng other modules learned from training over a 40+ year history. Contact Dianalyn on: 0211 706 886. Bookings essen al.
Dianalyn specialises in:
MASSAGE - Therapeu c - Sports - Deep ssue - Chinese
How exci ng to arrive at " Emmerdale Farm" to find a Natural Healing Clinic tucked away among the roses where Dianalyn is of service, humbly prac sing. Helping to alleviate a range of illness, pains, and, dysfunc ons. Including: +Central Nervous System disorder + Infan le disorders +Emo onal Difficul es +Trauma c Brain and Spinal cord injuries +Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome +Migraine Headaches (TMJ) +Chronic Fa gue +Emo onal Disabili es +Motor Co-ordina on Impairments +Stress and Tension related problems +Chronic Neck and Back pain +Post - trauma c stress disorders +Scoliosis +orthopaedic problems
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Dianalyn adores her work with a passion, and, sees every challenge, as an adventure! FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1925Ford Model T "New Beauty".
This light truck was the first Ford to come to New Zealand with an original pressed steel tray. All others before being tourers or roadsters with the rear body cut off and a wooden tray fi ed. Maude Bros, the Ford agents in Oamaru, sold this vehicle and the price was One hundred and Fi y Six pounds and Ten shillings or $313 in converted decimal currency. It was brought by Mr Frank Corrigall, of "Read lands in the Haka Valley, and he was not allowed to take delivery of it un l 4.00 p.m. on the a ernoon of the A& P Show Day in Oamaru because Maude Bros wanted to feature it on their display. Frank Corrigall had an Oakland sedan at the me and his son Tom, aged about 16, was working on the farm for him. When Show Day came the family went into Oamaru and Tom had to admire the purchase that was prominently displayed with the sign "1925 New Beauty Ford " and across the sign the words "SOLD" . A very proud day indeed for young Tom knowing that at 4 p.m. he was going to drive the new Ford back to the Hakataramea Valley closely followed by his father Frank in the Oakland to keep an eye on him. Frank died and Tom and his mother carried on with the family farm and about 1938 Tom went back to Maude Bros. to enquire about buying a Ford V8 ute for the farm. But when he enquired about trading in the Model T Maude Bros didn't want to know so it sat in a shed for many years. As interest in vintage cars grew a series of hopefuls approached Tom with a view to buying it but his reply was always the same. "I tried to sell it once but they didn't want it so it can stay there." It was finally restored in the early 1970’s in a series of working bees. As Tom was the first President of the Upper Waitaki Museum at the me his inten ons and those of his wife Ethel were always very clear. It was to finish up in the Museum of which he was proud to have been involved.
Two memorable journeys I can men on; Shortly a er its rebirth it was entered in the 1972 Vintage Car Rally. It was trailered to Nelson, ran the front big end bearing trying to get over the Spooner range on the first day, It was repaired in 3 hours with the help of a sympathe c garage, then went from Greymouth, to Hanmer, to Blenheim, to Nelson without further trouble. Tom really enjoyed the drive from Hanmer to Kaikoura via the inland route. It was his kind of road. Another journey worth men oning was the day the 3 Corrigall’s went to Waimate to purchase a cow, the road then being two tracks in the tussock and a gate at every fence. With the cow purchased the only problem was ge ng it back to the Hakataramea Valley. They lowered the tailgate onto the chains and nailed a door onto the tray. They then put the cow onto the back and led the halter rope over the hood and ed it to the radiator cap. It must have been a very placid cow indeed because Tom told me that whenever she saw something of interest on one side or the other she leaned over to have a look and with the notorious transverse springs on the Model T , she probably did more steering on the way home than he did.
Kurow Memorial Hall AGM 2 October 2017 at 7.30pm in the Kurow Memorial Hall All Welcome. New Commi ee Members especially welcome.
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Monster Garage Sale & Clearance Sale
Sat & Sun 7th & 8th October 10.00am - 4.00pm at
355 Corrigalls Road, Haka Valley
Ride on Mowers, Hiace van, Hino parts, auto paint, weed-eaters, brush cu er, rotary hoe, electric motors, old shearing unit, harrows, gates, posts, w rammer, blacksmith bellows, vice & drill, large exhaust fans, diesel tank & stand, ladders, furniture, hot water cylinders, plumbing, electrical, building materials, large aluminium windows, three cows in calf, small bull, sheep with lambs
Ques ons? 436 0572 Did you know that a medical emergency ambulance costs $98?
Join the St John Supporter Scheme and you and your loved ones will get peace of mind knowing that in a medical emergency your ambulance part charges are covered. See our Supporter Scheme Brochure for more informa on. Joining is also a great way to help your community, as any access funds from your subscrip on will be used to operate an ambulance service in your community.
In a medical emergency dial 111 and ask for the ambulance, remember to let the operator know your nearest ambulance sta on as your nearest sta on me/distance wise may not be the same as your geographical area.
If you are a current St John Supporter Scheme Member and have received an invoice for your ambulance use then please send this invoice onto the Waitaki Area Commi ee, PO Box 61, Kurow.
WAITAKI WELLBEING
Reflec ons or learnings from Waitaki Mental Health Support Group Mee ngs.
SUCCESSFUL TOOLBOX IDEAS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
STRATEGY TEN
SMILE
Some people talk about faking un l you make it—but it has been proven that the act of smiling helps release feel good hormones. We have been known to clench a pencil between the teeth to fake a smile, though Den sts don’t like the idea too much. It is amazing how contagious a smile can be.
Next issue there will be more detail about some of the strategies men oned Contact Carron by text or phone on 027 282 0615 or pop in to the Centre if you would like to know more about the group
VALLEY VIEWS GLAMPING OPEN DAY Patrick and Amber would like to invite the community to HOUSE WANTED come and have a look at our Anything considered new glamping set-up at Otiake Responsible woman with full time SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER employment seeks a home in Kurow 1—4pm References available 161 Domett Road, Otiake Please phone Sarah ALL WELCOME 027 435 9929
Younique Cosmetic DUNTROON and Skin Care Products. VILLAGE MARKET Call today for your make-up needs. Have a Party at home or on line SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER to earn free products. 11am—2pm Make overs and Fundraising also available. Call or text me today Sites available @ $2.00 022-088 2417 Ph Maureen 03 4312 004
Kurow Ladies' Golf Club Closing Day and Annual General Mee ng
• Wednesday 11 October • All welcome • Cards in by 12:15 pm • Tee off 12:30 pm • AGM • Pot luck tea and entertainment
DAIRY FARM POSITION CASUAL/PART-TIME A posi on has become available on our Dairy Farm in Duntroon. Three days every second weekend or as required. 480 cows milked through a 54 bale rotary shed with cup removers CALL MIKE ON 027 313 1872 Duntroon School Established 1879
Duntroon School is seeking to appoint a 222ndndnd Cleaner
We require a permanent cleaner to work Monday to Friday 1 hour per day after 3pm – Term Time only.
The position would begin Term 4 -16 th October 2017
Applications close on Wednesday 4 October 2017, and is by written letter including the names of 2 referees. Duntroon School, 5KRD Oamaru, or email [email protected]
For further inquiries please contact Kathryn Sim ––– Principal 431 2829
PINECROFT AG SERVICES Mackenzie Pharmacy is now mobile, delivering to Kurow daily! Collec on outside Maudies shop on Bledisloe St from 3 to 4 pm For all your mowing, rakeing, baleing Please ring us on 03 4350883 if you can’t and wrapping requirements. make it, we are happy to make other Running a Welgar RP 445 Baler & arrangements to suit. Tubeline Wrapper TLR 5000 ECV We offer: We thank the community for their posi ve feedback on our delivery service. Compe ve Rates/Reliability Situated in the Haka Valley Debbie Brough MPS Also Mechanical/Engineering services Tracy Trainor Please phone Ph (03) 4350 883 Fax (03) 4350 892 4360 090 or Wayne 0275 702 276
Waitaki Glass and Glazing “Cra smen 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 uncondi onal guarantee on labour and materials”
CALL TODAY—Free Quote Phone 0303 437434 24481440 or 027 434 1010 [email protected] 12 Ouse Street Oamaru
Available to meet all your concrete needs through out the Waitaki Valley—from Cow Sheds 027 619 6660 to Floor Slabs. 03 4360 599 CONTACT ARAFA 027 619 6660 KUROW FESTIVAL MARKET DAY UPDATE: At the AGM for the Kurow Fes val Market Day a commi ee was formed from all those present: Graham Hill (Chairman), Karen Hofman (Secretary/Treasurer), Margaretha Engels, Jon Brocas. However, with only these four people in a endance this commi ee will be hard pushed to be an effec ve and workable commi ee. To run a successful Market Day there will need to be more interest and support from the community. In the past, this event has proved a very worthwhile and fun day, for Kurow. The event encourages people to come to our township, provides ac vi es for holidaymakers in the area, and is a great day for local businesses, visi ng and local stallholders, and bargain hunters. You may think you don’t have me to give, par cularly at this busy me of the year, however, the bulk of the work is completed by November, with the actual Market Day virtually taking care of itself. What we need are people with energy and a fresh perspec ve, young ideas and enthusiasm. Perhaps an organisa on that you belong to would elect a representa ve to come along to the next mee ng which will be held on:
WEDNESDAY 4 th OCTOBER 2017, AT 7.30PM IN THE HALL FOYER
Without a show of support from the community at this Fes val Market Day on 4 th October, there is a very real possibility the event will not be held. This event has been an important event on the Kurow calendar since 1989 and it would be a shame to see it come to an end.
Graham Hill (Chairman) 03 436 0659 Karen Hofman (Secretary/Treasurer) 027 208 2669 Margaretha Engels 021 0473 732 Jon Brocas 027 359 2802
THANK YOU To the community members who gave feedback on what they recommend to visitors to the Waitaki Valley. We will be able to update the brochure twice a year with your sugges ons. And thank you to the people who called in to men on what they would like to have in terms of souvenirs. We will see how the budget is running but will defi- nitely plan to expand our range for next year at the very least. JUST A REMINDER WE HAVE Tea Towels, Travel Mugs, Shopping Bags, Magnets and Books for sale Country Schools Sponsorship Opportunity
Are insects and grass grub a acking your new pasture?
For every hectare of seed mixed and “Poncho” treated by North Otago Pastoral we will donate back to one of the par cipa ng Country schools below, $5.00 Per Ha back to the School of your choice
Example ……. Farmer orders 25ha of new grass and would like that “Poncho treated” 25Ha @$5.00/Per Ha = $125.00 back to your School, simple as that! Promo on runs from 1 st Oct through ll 31 st January 2018. Par cipa ng Schools in your area: Omarama, Waitaki Valley and Duntroon Country Schools. For more informa on please contact us at North Otago Pastoral. 3 Usk St, Oamaru. 03 4347766 or Email offi[email protected]
FIRE CHAT—SECOND EDITION
As we get closer to the change to day light saving, it is me to think about checking the ba eries in your smoke alarms and replacing them if they are not working. These li le devices provide an early detec on of the presence of smoke. Early detec on provides early warning to enable you to take ac on to check for the presence of a fire. Should you discover a fire, a good ac on is to ensure that everyone in your home are aware of the fire and should evacuate. Close the door to the room where the fire is suspected, then ring 111 and ask for the fire brigade. No firefighter begrudges a callout to a suspected fire that proves to be a false alarm. It is be er to have help on the way early than to delay calling and have the fire develop. It is also starling season. There are flocks of them everywhere. Be on the lookout for where these birds maybe nes ng, they like to build their nests in vehicle engine compartments, in the back of electrical switchboards and other nooks and crannies that they can get into. Check those spaces regularly, several mes a day if they are accessible and clear them out if they are likely to cause a fire.
Emergency call outs for August: Duntroon; Miscellaneous Fire 1, Good Intent Call 1. Total Incidents 2 Kurow: Assist Duntroon 2; Good Intent Call 1 Total Incidents 3 Otematata; Good Intent Call 1, Total Incidents 1
VOLUNTEERS WANTED Reliable volunteers sought to take a gentleman for a walk once or twice a week
Contact Sarah on 4360 578 You would be gaining a great walking companion MARCUS AKUHATA BROWN will now be speaking in Kurow on
WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER
Those who have already purchased tickets will be contacted very soon by the organisers. The change was unavoidable.
SHOW US YOUR TOYS @KUROW & COMMUNITY FETE FUN DAY
Saturday 28th October 2017 Kurow Racecourse from 10am
Public Entry $2.00 Exhibits $15 each Register on the day from 9:30am
Lawnmowing Racing, Kids Rides Stalls, Food, Coffee Cars, Motorbikes, Boats ANYTHING GOES
A foursome of ladies came back a er a round of golf. At the 19th hole in the Clubhouse, the Pro, Ross, politely asked them, 'How did your game go?' The first said she had a good round with 25 riders. The second said she did OK with 16 riders. The third said not too bad since I had 10 riders. The fourth was disappointed and said that she played badly with only two riders. Ross was confounded by this term "rider" but not wan ng to show his ignorance just smiled and wish them be er golf the next me. He then approached Jimmy, the bartender, and asked, 'Hey, Jimmy, can you tell me what does this term "riders" mean?' Jimmy smiled as he explained to Ross that a "rider" is when you have hit a shot long enough to take a ride on a golf cart.
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO PHONE 4360 950 KAREN HOFMAN TEXT who has carried out the most trips SEPT 16– AUG 17 027 282 0615
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Phone Puna and Jus ne on 03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482 LOOKING AFTER THE LOCALS
An elderly lady from a remote interior village went to one of the most fashionable suburbs to visit her niece and husband. Nearby was a very well known golf course.
On the second afternoon of her visit, the elderly lady went for a stroll. Upon her return, the young niece asked, "Well, Auntie, did you enjoy yourself?"
"Oh, yes, indeed," said Auntie, beaming. "Before I had walked very far, I came to some beautiful rolling fields. There seemed to be a number of people about, mostly men. Some of them kept shouting at me in a very eccentric manner, but I took no notice. There were four men who followed me for some time, uttering curious excited barking sounds. Naturally, I ignored them, too. Oh, by the way," she added, as she held out her hands, "I found a number of these curious little round white balls, so I picked them all up and brought them home hoping you could explain what they're all about." IN THE BEGINNING: THE HAY FAMILY IN KUROW
The planning for the 1990 journey “Ocean to Alps”, the Waitaki Valley honouring of New Zealand’s sesquicentennial, was in full swing. Keith and I went to Europe for a special occasion in June. We were invited to the village of Woltorf/Peine in North Germany where my family had lived since 1638. The event was a fes val of three days celebra ng 900 years of recorded history of the village. There was a parade with bands and floats telling the history, nightly balls, tradi onal compe ons and among the display was a Hay Family... This was the “Country Women’s Ins tute” contribu on– a family of five: Mother, Father, Son, Daughter and Family Dog. The Hay Family stood in a park known as “Paradise”, welcoming the revellers to the marquee that seated a thousand four hundred for the meals. We were officially welcomed having made the longest journey of all. Kurow needed a something special to welcome the hundreds that came by jet boat, car and bus up the Valley from the mouth of the Waitaki to Mt Cook on that December 31, 1990. Each community along the way had a dis nc ve sign. We had found the special welcome for Kurow. Big round bales had been in use on our farms for some me and was so appropriate for a “farm– sculpture”. With the enthusias c support of Alan and Joy Gard the tradi on of the Kurow Hay family began...
Kathie Hanning AGM Wednesday 25 October BACK BAR @ KUROW HOTEL 7:30pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS & NOTICE OF RATIFICATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT
Current members of the Execu ve Commi ee are: Kieran Walsh (Chair), Rosina Russell, John Sturgeon, Lou Tait, Sarah Green, Gaynor Lines, Nikki Ormandy and an Ahuriri Board representa ve
Nomina ons are called for the Execu ve Commi ee of the Waitaki Valley Community Society. Lou Tait is not standing again, and one other vacancy exists.
Nomina ons will be accepted prior to 4pm at the Kurow Informa on Centre on Monday 23rd October 2017. Nomina on forms can be collected from the Centre. Please contact Carron on 4360 950 or email [email protected] if you would like a form sent to you.
At the mee ng a new Code of Conduct will be presented
Vision The Waitaki Community Society – focused on the future with an eye on the past. Mission Statement The Waitaki Valley Community Society, encompassing the Waitaki Valley, is an incorporated society to grow, support and build a stronger community through interac on that creates greater awareness of the benefits, facili es, spor ng, business, and recrea onal opportuni es in the area.
THE 2017-2018 AIMS OF WAITAKI VALLEY COMMUNITY SOCIETY:
AIM 1 To support and assist residents, organisa ons and groups within our large rural community. AIM 2 To provide an effec ve and suppor ve hub for the community. AIM 3 To enhance the community environment AIM 4 Explore ways to enhance, grow and further develop our area. AIM 5 With the Society being an umbrella group, provide encouragement and support to each group. BE WARNED RICHARD NEHOFF– don’t get ideas!
Four golfers who like to gamble wind up in the same foursome. The pot builds throughout the day until they reach the 18th green, where Richard has a chance to putt for dough. If he makes his 10-foot putt, he wins $200. Richard lines up his putt, but just as he's about to take his stance, a funeral procession begins passing by on the road that runs alongside the 18th hole. Richard steps away from his ball, sets down his putter, takes off his hat and places it over his heart, and waits for the funeral procession to completely pass. One all the cars in the funeral procession have passed, Richard picks up his putter and begins lining up the putt again. "Wow," one of his opponents says. "That was the most touching thing I have ever seen. You've got a makeable putt for $200, yet you stopped and paid your respects. You really are something." "Well," Richard says, "we were married for 25 years."
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Available to cover all your shearing and crutching requirements Experienced Merino and Crossbred Shearers & Wool Handlers Local and reliable Contact Grant 03 4360 436 or 027 430 7678
Neighbour to Neighbour
0800 WAITAKI
For a listening ear at any me call 0800 WAITAKI– 0800 924 8254 Confiden ality is a core principle
A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM HALVED Christian Life ThirdRED Sunday HAND of the Month @ 3:00pm Centre You are warmly invited to join us for a church service, held in the Waitaki Valley School —Settlement Road (Contemporary Christian Service) Pastoral Care Services Available —Dedications, Marriages, Funerals Belong Believe Build ph (03) 437 -2666 (affiliated with the Assemblies of God in NZ)
Grain by grain—a loaf is made
WAITAKI SPRAYING LTD
For all of your Spraying requirements and a prompt efficient service
Call Chris Horn 021 270 2809 or 03 4312 857
DUNCAN TRIPLE DISC DIRECT DRILL NZTA Services Opera ng in your area now Available at the Kurow Phone Ray on 0274 359 632 Informa on Centre
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 Pa erson 027 265 1325
...Carpet, Car seats, Chairs, Couches, Curtains...
All steam cleaned by reliable Oamaru based cleaner.
Oamaru Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning LtdLtd.
Contact Neville on : 027 4317 668 or A.H. 03- 434 9134
Otago Rural Support Trust When circumstances beyond your control lead to a rural business crisis — be it financial, clima c or personal — the Otago Rural Support Trust is ready to assist. Services are free and confiden al. Phone 0800 787 254
GAMEKEEPER PRODUCTS KUROW For all your home kill processing and wild game meats Call Steve Hotton 021 222 2996
KUROW COMMUNITY CAR HELP SOUGHT Would anyone be prepared to take on the grooming of the silver car FEA once a month? Contact Carron on 4360 950 or 027 282 0615 if you could spare the me 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 * WORK OPPORTUNITY AT KUROW INFORMATION CENTRE
Do you genuinely believe every day is a good day in the Waitaki? Are you able to deliver excellent customer service? Do you have a can-do a tude?
The Waitaki Valley Community Society has fixed term posi ons available for the summer season at Kurow Informa on Centre, Bledisloe Street, Kurow All posi ons are Fixed Term November 2017 to March 2018 Your key tasks will be focused on both en cing people to spend me in the Waitaki District and mee ng the needs of the local community. Computer literacy is essen al as you will be required to learn NZTA, IBIS, and BOOK-IT. Some tasks will require knowledge of WORD and EXCEL. Training will be provided, and it is expected the successful applicant will complete a Level Three Service IQ training package.
TO APPLY Send an email to [email protected] selling yourself in terms of skills, relevant experience, and capacity to contribute to the role of Kurow Informa on Centre as a Community Hub. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSE: Wednesday 4 October at Noon Email the above for indica ve job descrip ons or for more informa on
Have you checked out www.kurow.org.nz This is our Website focused on Kurow but also available to other Valley communities. For a small figure you can either have a feature page or a simple listing. Call in and discuss a listing with Carron or one of her team: or ring 4360 950