Ashburton Courier: August 13, 2020

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0800 2MEMORY 027 637 1229 Birth notices listed by parents will continue to be free in the Family Notices column. The initial death notice lodged by afuneral director will be listed without charge. There will be asmall charge of $15 for subsequent notices related to the same death, up to a maximum of 35 words and on aper-line basis after that. The same low charges apply to other family notices, such as engagements, acknowledgements, in memoriam notices and anniversaries. Family Notices DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS CRANSHAW, Thomas (Tom): Died peacefully in his sleep at home in Ashburton on August 3, 2020 aged 93 years. Independenttothe last. Devoted husband of the late Betty, pikelet maker and loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Milton McKenzie (Kurow), Kate and Hank Murney (Ashburton), and the late Pauline. Cherished Poppa of Deborah and Poté (Cairns), Mathew and Leigh (Otaki), Jayne and Peter (Ashburton), Tara and Phil (Christchurch), and Willie and Jess (Ashburton), and a much loved and respected Poppa of his greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchild. After along and very useful life. Messages to: c/- Tom’s family, PO Box 431, Ashburton7740. Aprivate family celebration has been held. GREEN, Dr Henry: On July 22 2020 at Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Craig, Rachel and Prem, Simon and Nicola, Martin and Brenda. Much loved Grandad of Luke and Rohan, Omar and Imran, Mikayla and Petra, Dylan and Emma. Messages to the Green Family,c/- PO Box472 Ashburton 7740. Aservice for Henry will beheld at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 14 August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Ashburton FDANZ 03 307 7433 JONATHAN, Janice Merle; On August 6th 2020. Passed away peacefully with her family at Ashburton, aged 70 years. Loved partner of Brian Brough. Treasured mum and mother-in-law of Lisa and Matt, Nikora and Alice, Phillip and Erin, and special Nana to Jacob Bainbridge; Alex, and Miriama. Messages to the Jonathan Family,c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton7740. A service to celebrate Janice’slifehas been held. Paterson’s Ashburton FDANZ 03 307 7433 McPHERSON, DorothyJean (Dot): On August 8th 2020. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.Inher 89th year.Dearly lovedwife and friend of the late Jack McPherson. Companion of Wally Grieve for the past 23 years. Much loved mother and mother in law ofGarry and Mandi (Whangarei), Glenda and George Janiec (Perth), Murray and Margaret, and Bruce and Denise. Loved Nana/ Grandma of Candace and Jono, Trent and Isi; Michael and Mary, Simon and Rhiarn; Rhys and Lauren, Brydie and Neil; Brodie and Amber, and Scott. Loved Nana Dot of all her great grandchildren. Messages to the McPherson Family, c/- PO Box339 Ashburton7740. Donations to the Starship Children’s Hospital would be appreciated and may be leftatthe service. Aservice to celebrateDot’s lifewill be held at our chapel, cnr East and CoxStreets,Ashburton, on Thursday August 13th commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Ashburton FDANZ 03 3077433 McPHERSON, DorothyJean (Dot): On August 8th 2020. Deeply loved partner and friend for 23years of Wally Grieve. Lovedand treasured by his family Alan and Kathy, Paul and Katie (Australia) Janice and the late Ray Milner, Mike and Jenny, and all their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dot wasaninspirational Lady to us all and we will miss her special hugs. REVELEY Mabel Ellen: On August 7th 2020, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late William. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Robin Jessep, Peter and Rhonda, George and Pamela, Claire and Dirk Straver, Shirley and Colin Harvey and Vince and Maree. Also loved Nana of her 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. No flowers by request please but donations to The City Mission would be gratefully received and may beleft atthe service. Messages to the Reveley Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mabel’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Rugby Club Rooms, Buccleugh Street, Mt Somers on Thursday 13 August at 11am. Paterson’s Ashburton FDANZ 03 307 7433 STEVENSON, Lillian Ellen: Peacefully at home in Temuka onAugust 7, 2020 aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and Michael Reddy (Dunedin). Much loved sister of Evelyn Flowers and the late Noeline Blogg. Messages to: c/- The Stevenson Family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton7742. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance Temuka would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A memorial service for Lillian has been held. 0800 2MEMORY 027 637 1229 Family Notices Enquiries phone Mary,Karen or Jann on 308 7664 or call into 199 Burnett Street. WATSON, Maurice Walter (Walt):Athome inGeraldine on August 10, 2020 aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev, lovedfather and fatherin-law of Tony and Kim, and Michelle and Aaron Cochrane. IdolizedGrandad of Kane,and Evie; Alana and Te Rau, Nicole, and Shania. And a much loved greatgrandad of Tāwhiri-Rangi. Messages to:c/- TheWatson Family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton7742. In lieu offlowers donations to St John Ambulance Geraldine would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Walt’s life will be held at the Geraldine Primary Community Hall, Wilson Street, Geraldine on Saturday, 15 August at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation. Supporting the community 96 Tancred Street,Ashburton. Phone 307 8317 0800 2MEMORY 027 637 1229 LREA2008 MCRE Follow level 2 rules Alert Level 2itisnot life as normal. You can still go to work and school, but a number of rules need to be followed. Keep your distance from other people in public, wash your hands, sneeze and cough into your elbow, keep atrack of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen and wear a face covering if you can. People at higher risk of severe illness from Covid19 are encouraged to take additional precautions when leaving home. Get tested for Covid 19 if you have cold or flu symptoms. Tests are free. Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which include physical distancing and record keeping. No more than 100 people are allowed at gatherings, including weddings, birthdays and funerals. If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise. If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested. Do everything you can to reduce the risk of Covid19 transmission at work. Complete Local Care Since 1982 Freshwater protection Newrulestoprotectand restore New Zealand’s freshwater have been passedinto law. It’s amovewelcomed by environmentminister David Parker and agriculture minister Damien O’Connor, but hasbeen frustrating to Federated Farmers national environment spokesperson ChrisAllen,ofMid Canterbury. He said it had beena frustrating time knowing lawswere being written and withlimited input into their development. ‘‘The political drivers behindthese regulations did not leave awhole lotofroom fordemocratic process. The revised regulationwhich landed(last) week does show signs that the Government listened in thelast few Family owned, locally owned 22 MooreStreet, Ashburton 0800 2636679 weeks andhas triedto modifyits targets in some areas.’’ he said. ‘‘Wehopetheyremain opentothiskindofreview.’’ Thefullcontent of the ‘Essential Freshwater’ package was theresult of almosttwo years of talking without seeingthe detail, he said. ‘‘Noonedisputesthe importanceofwaterquality and our need tocontinually aim to implement systems that will maintainor improve water quality,not degradeit. ‘‘Weall do that on our farms, everyday.’’ He said the essential freshwater package took New Zealand on astringent anddeterminedpathto improve water quality at all costs. 2289133 ‘‘And there willbecosts,’’ he said,asmoneyand resources were needed to implement, monitor and enforcethe new regulations. ‘‘We’ve alreadyseen Otago Regional Council estimate it will need 50more stafftodo thiswork,’’ he said. ‘‘Councilsall over the country (and thereare 78 of them)are going to need to completelyreviewtheir planningprocesses, and in many cases, start over again. ‘‘This is expensive,and thewhole community pays.’’ Mr Parker saidthe regulationsdelivered government’scommitment tostopfurther degradation, show material improvements within five years and restore the nations waterways tohealth within ageneration. Grass tender Ashburton council is seeking tenders for the removal/saleofstanding grass at Ocean Farm. The areacovered is approximately 280 hectaresofpasture irrigated with treated wastewater. Oceanfarm is council’s wastedisposal farm nearActon.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Iron artist Jo loves colour MICK.JENSEN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz Jo Campbell started makingcolourful planters from recycled iron three years andhasn’t looked back. Sheisbusier than she ever could have imagined and has roped in family to lend ahand. Jo comes up with the design ideas, colour schemes and applies the spray paint. HusbandJohn uses his skills to cut and shape the recycled rawmaterial. Whenlettering is needed, the steady hand of daughter Hayleeisused. GrandsonLuka has also added his mark with some paint design splashes. Jo,aformer office worker, had no interestin art at Ashburton College, buther daughter is creative and so is her mother and motherinlaw. ‘‘I wasvisiting the markets with Haylee one day andshe suggested Itry making something. ‘‘It planted the seedand I wenthome, foundabit of old ironand made my first planter.’’ Through trial anderror, she has learnt about the intricaciesofspray paintingand masking. ‘‘The temperature and humidity levels really need to be right when you’re painting, otherwise you’re Jo Campbell with some of the colourful iron art she makes with help from her husband and family. wastingyour time.’’ Feedback from customers had been great and encouraged her to develop more ideas. ‘‘People like the things I make because they are unique, colourfuland they wear well. ‘‘They are agood option for peoplewho are hardto buy for, or whohave everything.’’ Rainbow coloured planters,standing between 45cm and 1m tall, are current good sellers. Theproduct range also includes giant jandals, Christmas trees, rustic signs and love hearts. Shesells at various marketsand also via her Facebookpage. She alsomakes custom pieces and is workingwith alocal sign writer on decalsthat can be applied to the iron. Makingironart is Jo’s ‘‘happy place’’ and also a form of therapy that helps her deal with the death of her son Jamie eightyears ago.Jo’s favouritecolouris red, just likeJamie’s. NEWS Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020 11 More CBD detail Ashburton District Council is to get indepth reports about the CBD beautification work every three months, to highlight progress, delays andbudget variances. Water, stormwaterand wastewater pipes havebeen laid on Cass, Burnett and Tancred streets; rain gardens andother footpath work on the eastern side of Cass Street will be nearly complete at the end of August. About14per cent of the $15 million revamp budget has beenspent. Councilprojects and operations manager Shyamal Ram said laying thepipes wasslower work but progress would be quicker andmoney spent faster in the laterstages of the project. Work to connect new stormwater pipes and build raised pavement on Cass Street will close parts of thestreet until theend of the month. GREAT RATES PC Repairs, Set-up and Tutoring Icome to youday or evening! NewPCs and Laptops forsale •PCRepairs/Sales •Networks/Servers •Firewalls/Security •Spyware Clean-up •Training 20 YearsExperience Microso Cerfied Professional NETWORKS FIREWALLS AND PCS LTD Robin Johnstone 67 Aitken Street, Ashburton P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058 robinbj@xtra.co.nz 2281999 Smokefree Mid Canterbury representatives Pup Chamberlain, Pam Eaden, Mandy Casey and Carly McDowell submitted on the bill. New vaping rules Smokefree Mid Canterbury are pleased vaping products and heated tobacco deviceswill be regulated after newlandmark legislation was passed last week. Spokesperson Carly McDowell saiditwas importantvaping was usedasatool to quit smoking, not along term option.People have to remember that anything inhaledhas the abilityto comprise lung health, she said. Vaping had caused alotof difficulties in schools and homes with many youngpeople experimenting with vaping products. She was pleased government hadlistened and putthe Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) AmendmentBill in place to put NewZealandontract to saving thousands of lives for a smokefree generation. The newlaw will be phasedin over time but from November 2020vaping in workplaces will be prohibited, advertising and sponsorship relating to vaping products prohibited, sale of vaping products and toy vaping products to under18sprohibited, importation and saleofproducts for oraluse prohibited, manufacturers and importers must advise the ministry of adverse reactions to vaping products. Then from May 2021 heated tobacco devices must notbeon display, schools, early childhood centres, must display‘no smoking or vaping’ notices, vaping and smokelesstobacco products must not contain colours. From August 2021:new regulations come into force, retailers can apply to be specialist vape retailers, manufacturers and importerscan startnotifying products andfrom February 2022 retailers must display health warnings and R18 notices. NOTICE OF HELICOPTER USE FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF TRANSMISSION LINES IN YOUR AREA. Transpower, the owner and operator of the national grid, will be carrying out a routine visual maintenance inspection of transmission lines in your area by helicopter. We will be undertaking inspections of the structures on the Glenavy to Waitaki 110kV line and also our Roxburgh to Islington 220 kV line (as shown on the map) by alow flying helicopter over the next two months. Our first flyover date is planned for Monday 31 August 2020. The helicopter will fly at aconstant speed of about 30 km/h, starting at Waitaki and will take approximately 4hours per session. Aviemore Waitaki Livingstone Black Point Bells Pond Geraldine 79 Oamaru It’s important to us that you are kept informed and updated on our activities. If you require further information, please call Myles Stichman 0274 779 693 or 03 688 2689. TPAC1327820 Helicopter will be operating at low levels in around the transmission line in highlighted zone. 83 8 8 82 1 Timaru Ashburton Helicopter operating area Substations Highways/Roads Other transmission lines Please note this inspection is weather dependent, and we would look to fly the next day if required.
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