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 *************************************************** 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.