Published by Amuri Area School – (03) 315 8233
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Friday 30th March 2012
Issue: 438:10
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMUNITY NOTICES
AMURI COMMUNITY CARE CONTACTS
IMPORTANT REMINDER
A confidential support group of volunteers who can be
called on in times of need when families and friends are
unavailable to help:
Liz
315 8015
Diana
315 8182
Anne
315 6325
Elsie
315 6035
Helen
315 6305
AMURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
A Member of Rural Canterbury PHO
For urgent medical attention after hours and during
weekends please call the surgery (315 6328).
Alternatively, for advice, freephone Healthline at
0800 611 116.
In extreme emergencies, phone 111 and ask for the
ambulance.
Centre Hours: 8.30am til 1pm and 2pm til 5pm with
appointment times available
9am - 12pm and 2pm – 4.30pm
Osteopath, Kate Metcalfe: 03 327 4041
IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to Easter the Peril will be published on Thursday
next week, therefore the 4pm deadline on Tuesday will
be adhered to.
NOTICE TO CULVERDEN RURAL DELIVERY
CUSTOMERS
Easter delivery schedule. LAST delivery will be
Thursday 5th April, and RESUMING on Tuesday 10th
April. Those receiving The Press on the R.D. can get
their paper from the depot 22 Lyndon St, or alternatively
let us know & we will deliver them on Tuesday
(3158055). The Press delivery within the township will
continue as normal.
We hope everyone has a great Easter & if you go away,
travel safe.
Kind regards,
Grant & Jenny Hay
Civil Defence
As many of you are aware there is no current Civil
Defence organisation in the Culverden area. To this
extent the Culverden Community Committee have invited
Allan Grigg who is the Civil Defence co ordinator for the
Hurunui District Council to attend their next meeting to be
held on Wednesday 4th April at the Council
Chambers - 7.30pm.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS The Amuri Community Library may have restricted access from Wednesday April 4th until further notice to allow EQC work to take place. Further updates will be published in The Peril next week. The Library will definitely be closed from 2.30pm on Thursday 5th April regardless of whether the work is going ahead or not. All interested members of the community are invited to
hear Allan speak and it is hoped that from this meeting we
can get a core group of people together who are willing to
begin the process of organising a Civil Defence group in
our area.
Hurunui Pony Club AGM
3rd April 2012 7.30pm
Culverden Plunket Rooms
All Welcome
SITUATIONS VACANT
GRAZING AVAILABLE
FENCER REQUIRED. Experience preferred. Full Time WINTER DAIRY GRAZING AVAILABLE – Culverden Position. Phone Trevor Devine 0274359493. POSITION AVAILABLE on mixed crop and stock farm close to Culverden. Phone 315 8468. area. Phone Barry 027 288 9513, 03 315 8668. Farm Assistant Couple Required for 2012/2013 Season We are seeking a couple to join our team as dairy farm assistants for the coming season. Essential Requirements: • Honest, Reliable and Motivated • Excellent oral and written English • Excellent communication skills • A “can do” attitude • Enjoy farming lifestyle and working with animals • Able to work in New Zealand We Provide: • 8 on 3 off 8 on 2 off roster • 3 bedroom home • Support AGITO training • Competitive Remuneration We will be milking 900 – 950 cows through a 60 bale rotary. Irrigation is a combination of Pivot, K Line and Turbo rainer. You can contact us on 03‐315‐8252, Nigel and Gina Gardner, for further details. Please email your CV with min of 2 references to [email protected]. WANTED
TEACHER REQUIRES transport home to Culverden from Christchurch Airport approximately 5pm on Wednesday 18th April. Please contact 315 8188. WORK WANTED
SENIOR SHEPHERD/stockman and relief milker, good team of dogs and excellent references available for work. I have my own transport. Phone me now! Ask for Craig. Ph 03 315 6165. LOST & FOUND
LOST DOG – 11 month female lab cross from 245 Rotherham Road. Reg No. 2609. Black with white cross on chest. Phone 021 0822 9741 with any information. COMMUNITY NOTICES
CULVERDEN BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meet this Monday at Claire’s place 7.30pm,
402 Lowry Peaks Road.
Portrait Painting Workshop in oils and acrylics 28th/29th April with John Badcock (Geraldine artist) at the Culverden Gallery. Please phone Jane McIntosh FOR SALE
STRAW, large rounds Barley, Oats, Ryegrass $45.00 Free delivery to Culverden (bulk loads only). Also large rounds Lucerne, 1st & 2nd cuts and large rounds Meadow Hay. Please phone Martin 03 3146 827 evenings. BOXING BAG & GLOVES – $50 Phone 315 8379. EIGHT LEATHER DINING CHAIRS (dark brown) in excellent condition $50 each. Phone 315 8379. ONE COLLIE PUP LEFT from good working parents. Phone 315 8468. CARPET SQUARE – 3.2 mtrs x 2.3 mtrs. Good condition $30 ono. Computer table $10. Phone 315 8038. Photography Course Friday 13th April 11am‐3pm Culverden Community Room Cost=$10 To register go hyp.hurunui.govt.nz and click on events Or Email [email protected] or text/ph. 027 427 1087 CHURCH NOTICES
CULVERDEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass times:
Hanmer - Saturday 31st March at 5pm
PALM SUNDAY 1st April :Amberley at 8am
Hawarden at 10am
Waiau at 12noon
-Monday 2nd April : Chrism Mass at Christ the King
Church, Burnside at 7:30pm.
--Tuesday 3rd April : Sacrament of Confession at
Culverden Church with Fr John from 6:15pm to 7pm.
---Wednesday 4th April : A working bee to tidy up inside
and outside the Culverden Church at 1:30pm. Coffee
to follow. All help welcome.
---EASTER Ceremonies :
HOLY THURSDAY 5th April : Mass of the Lord's
Supper at Hawarden at 6pm. (7:30pm at both Kaiapoi
and Rangiora).
GOOD FRIDAY 6th April :
Ecumenical Service at the Culverden Catholic Church
at 11am.
Hanmer at 3pm : Celebration of Passion. (3pm also at
both Kaiapoi and Rangiora)
HOLY SATURDAY 7th April : Easter Vigil at 7pm at
Hanmer ( * not 5pm). Easter vigil 8pm at Kaiapoi and
Rangiora.
EASTER SUNDAY 8th April:
Amberley at 8am, Culverden at 10am, Cheviot at
12 noon.
Amuri Cooperating Parish
Services
Services Sunday 1st April - Both services will be taken
by Rev Mike Hawke
Culverden 9.15 Followed by morning tea
Waiau
11am
Easter
Good Friday - Join with the Catholics 11am Culverden
Easter Sunday - Both Services taken by Michael
Lawrence
Saturday Prayer Meeting at 7.45am Rotherham
Church. This week we will be praying for Easter camp,
the youth group and the vacancy. It's early. But it's a
great way to start the day.
Situations Vacant. Easter Weekend only.
Camp Mum and/or Camp Dad. Esther is still looking for
extra help at Easter Camp. Guaranteed full on, no
boredom, an exciting (and different) way to celebrate
Easter. Nothing beats having nothing to do than be part
of a group of 4000 young people from all over
Canterbury. Don't miss this opportunity. Ph Esther
0272 950 095
Church Opening Roster. Would you like to be part of
this great team. Good exercise opportunities on those
cold foggy/frosty days. Ph Liz 315 8230.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Hurunui Rugby Club
News!
Pre Season Training for Div 2 and 3
on Tuesday and Thursday nights at
7pm.
Queries to Aly Youngman 0275832007
Ross Dobby 3156516 (Coach)
Hamish Galletly 3156470 (Coach)
******** Dates for your Diary**********
Competition and Non Competition Practice
begins Thursday 5th April at 3.45
in Culverden. Socks will be available to purchase at this
practice for $12/pair.
Training Days
U6-U13 - Training every Thursday at 3.45 in Culverden
U14.5 - Training at 6pm every Thursday in Culverden
U16 - Training 7pm every Wednesday in Culverden
U18 - Training 6.30pm every Wednesday in Culverden
Non comp grades:
**Please make sure you have black shorts and Hurunui
socks by the 14th April.
Socks can be purchased at the Culverden Store and
Hammer Hardware in Waiau.**
Competition grades will be supplied shorts and socks if
they need as some will have theirs from last year.
7 A-SIDE: Non comp 7 a side will be held at Saracens on
the 14th April(U8-U10)
Competition 7 a side will be held at Culverden on the 14th
April (U11.5-U18)
JAB Comp and Non comp starts 21 April
Please note - teams are being put together at present and
coaches will be in touch with players soon.
Next Meeting Monday 23rd April at 7.30pm. All
welcome.
Tiny Hill Rugby Coaching for all 9, 10, 11 and 12 year
olds.
Three days to choose from in the holidays
Tues 10th April in Rangiora, Wed 11th in Lincoln and
Thursday 12th in Ilam.
This coaching involves ball skills, tackling, rucks, mauls,
specific position coaching. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
To register call Kerry 3158288 or be in touch with your
Coach. ASAP!
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR RUGBY! call
Kerry 31258288
Calling all Coaches - We have managed to get the
Associate Referee Course in Culverden on
Wednesday 11th April at 6pm at the Culverden Club
Rooms.
We encourage ALL COACHES to attend this course.
To register please call Kerry 3158288
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Amuri Community Health Centre
In an endeavour to contain costs we are implementing a
pay on the day policy.
We understand that in an emergency situation not all
patients are in a position to pay on the day.
If you are suffering from financial hardship please let a
staff member know so that we can arrange for your
care.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Alcoholics Anonymous can help if your
drinking is a problem. Meetings on Tuesdays at
Rotherham Church Hall 7.30pm and Sundays at
St Andrews Church Hall ,Hanmer Springs 7pm.
For contact with an AA member ph 3156425.
Amuri Squash Club Welcome to the 2012 Season ‐ AGM Elected Officers
President ‐ Craig Shearer ‐ 315 6555
Secretary/Treas ‐ Malcolm Norrie ‐ 315 8183
Club Captain ‐ Mark Riddington ‐ 027 4735017
Subs for 2012 season
Juniors $20
Seniors $90
Family $120
Subs entitle access to the courts for 1 year
Payment can be made at PGG/Wrighton or to Malcolm Norrie. A $10 discount will be given to senior members and family members if payment in full is made before April 30.
Leslie Hills – Amuri Garden Club
Monthly Meeting Monday April 2nd 1.30.pm at the home of
Mrs Sue Satterthwaite Culverden. Speaker Mr Michael
Coulter on Chrysanthemums. Competitions as per card.
Please bring chair and cup. All welcome. Enquiries Lisette
315 8120 or Sue 315 8112.
Junior coaching is available with Craig Ritchie, call 315 8404 to register your interest
The Club welcomes any new players, even if you have never played before. Any age will be catered for. Call Mark to register your interest.
All other enquiries please contact Craig Shearer.
PICTURE FRAMING
Sheena Lassen is back framing at
THE CULVERDEN GALLERY
Mountain View Road
Gallery hours 10am – 4pm (closed
Wednesday)
Phone for consultation (Sheena not in every day)
Gallery
315-8457
Sheena
315-8343 (A.H.)
027-384-4052
Wanted­ Young MT cows ­ All breeds Top $$$­ delivery to suit Servicing the Culverden area weekly
Phone- 0274-742-075 or 03-5239-751
e-mail- [email protected]
Robbie Peat- Dairy Specialist
TREVOR DEVINE FENCING
20+ Years Experience Fencing & Post Driving
10 Ton Digger – Tip Truck
Phone 315 6389 or 027 435 9493
P SHARP LTD
FOR GIBSTOPPING
Hawarden, Waikari, Culverden
Phone 027 471 5052
Amuri Dairy Employers Group
DAIRY SKILLS DAY
Register and test your farming skills
2 categories – 2 years or more dairy experience
Less than 2 years dairy experience.
3 APRIL 2012 - 10am to 1pm
BBQ Lunch provided
Skill modules include:Animal Health
Seeds, Grasses and Weeds
Machinery maintenance
Plus many more
This event is open to ALL dairy farm staff in the Amuri area and will be held locally.
Limited spaces so please register asap
For further details and to register please contact
Alex Thompson 315 8003, Sharron Davie-Martin 315 8508
[email protected]
OSTEOPATH
Kate Metcalfe
DO (UK) OCNZ
ACC Registered
For the relief of
Headaches and Spinal Pain
For an appointment at the
Amuri Health Centre
Rotherham contact
03 327 4041
Gel Nails
Waxing & Tinting
Spray Tanning
Eye Lash
Extensions
Sheekee Design
Nails
Also available now from the salon
is
Royal Nectar Bee Venom Mask &
Moisturiser
SPECIAL PRICE OF $60
(for a limited time only)
Phone: Kerry Maxwell
3158288 or 0275462853
Mon – Fri (& Saturdays by
appt)
Nigel can call and give you a free quote or advice on the
recovery of your furniture, boat and motorcycle seats. Hotel,
Motel and Café furniture repairs & recovering specialists
With the latest fabrics and techniques we can restore your
furniture to as new condition. We pick up & deliver so it’s a
hassle free no worries service.
Contact us on 0800 939 455, 029 9822400
for an appointment or phone your local agent,
The Culverden Store Ltd 315 8123
Nigel will be in your area next on Wed
4th April
20 Years servicing North Canterbury
Amuri Lions Club
The Amuri Lions Club are holding their
combined 40th Anniversary and ChangeOver night towards the end of June this
year and are looking for a local
club/organisation that would like to
increase their own funds by catering for
this dinner.
We are expecting to have around 90
people at the dinner and would like to
serve a main and a pudding + tea/coffee
although a starter as well would be a
bonus.
We anticipate that we would be charging
around $35 a head though there is some
room for movement on this price.
If your club is interested in cooking this
dinner as a fund raiser please e-mail or
telephone the Amuri Lions Secretary –
Ross Dobby to discuss it further.
Ross
Dobby
03
[email protected]
315
6516
Mossman & Davison Ltd
Registered Public Valuers
Free Cervical Screening
Amuri Community Health Centre
On Wednesday 4th April
9.30am – 4pm
Ph: 03 315 6328 for an appt
This service is brought to you by
He Waka Tapu &
Amuri Community Health Centre
Proudly Supported By
Chocolate for Sale, Winners Wanted and
Thank You
Culverden Playcentre would like to say a big
thank you to everyone who provided sponsorship
and came and supported us at the Amuri A & P
show.
WE HAVE CHOCOLATE FOR SALE $2.50 a
bar. If you would like to purchase any please
contact a Playcentre parent or Vicky 315 8604.
We are still in possession of a few prizes that
have remained unclaimed after the Mystery
Envelope Competition.
If you have yet to claim your prize, please
present your prize letter either at Culverden
Playcentre (43 Montrose Ave) on a Tuesday
morning (9-11.30am) or phone Vicky on 315
8064 to arrange pick up.
Prizes unclaimed by the end of April will be
passed on.
Hamish Anderson 027 678 8888 Rural and Lifestyle Sales PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008 •
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Specialising in the Hurunui district
Comprehensive, prompt service
Independent, professional advice on current
rural and urban values
If you are considering the sale or purchase
of property, or require a registered valuer’s
report for legal or banking requirements,
choose your resident valuation firm.
Richard Davison
VFM MNZPI MPS Registered Valuer
450 Isolated Hill Road Culverden
Phone 315-8015 Fax 315-8308
Mobile 021-900-258
E-Mail [email protected]
Michael Mossman
VFM SNZPI Registered valuer
143 Culverden Road Culverden
Phone 315-8608
Fax 315-8609
Registered valuers, living in the district, with
local knowledge and experience.
St John Health Shuttle Information
Session
St John is thrilled to be starting a Health Shuttle in
North Canterbury. To find out more, come along to
one of our information sessions:
• Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 2.30pm, St John,
Carters Road, Amberley.
• Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 7.00pm, St John,
Albert Street, Rangiora
If you would like more information please contact:
Pam Hall, St John Community Care Manager
South Island, ph 027 457 4642
Friday 30 March 2012
We will be closed for evening dining on
this date due to a private function.
We will still be able to take phone
orders for takeaways.
2 Highfield Street, Culverden,
Ph 315-8492
email [email protected] .
The Easter Bunny is heading this way! We will be
OPEN ALL WEEKEND, for all your last minute treats.
Did you know WHITTAKERS chocolate is gluten free?
The winner of our recent COKE promotion is
Shane Dwyer
Congratulations Shane.
Keep an eye out for further promotions
Our summer
We can fill YOUR bottle while you wait! Just drop in
between the hours below, and get your own bottle
back!
After‐Hours Fuel. This is now up and running, but we are keen to hear of your experiences, so if you do use it, please let us know how it went. Accepted cards: Eftpos, NZ Credit cards, Farmers and Cardlink. We are working with Shell to accept theirs. CRT, CHALLENGE OR CALTEX STARCARD are NOT accepted. Our summer
hours:
Shop:
7 days
7.30am – 7.30pm
But still will be inside the shop.
LPG Bottles: 7 days
10.30am – 6.00pm*
Workshop:
Mon –Fri
8.00am – 5.00pm
Please note: we cannot fill in cold/snow/bad light
Mockett Motors
Main St, Culverden ph315 8050
“Just about everything you would
expect from a Country Garage
and possibly more!”
High Visibility vests for Amuri junior schools Amuri Rural women have been concerned about school bus safety for some years, we are currently waiting on legislation to come to pass ensuring all school buses have flashing signage which will come on when the bus slows or is stopped. Research has showed that vehicles significantly slow down when these lights are present. Rural Women NZ nationally are pushing this project. In the mean time it was suggested by Rotherham School children during a bus safety talk at their school, that we could improve the safety of children by having them wear high visibility vests when travelling to and from school. We are suggesting that they be worn by all junior children whether on the bus or walking, even just going to and from the car. We have been fundraising for some time for the bus project and have used some of this money along with donations from local businesses to purchase 200 vests for all junior schools in our club catchment area. We have given these to the schools to be loaned to the children during their junior years. We are hopeful that parents will come on board and ensure children wear the vests each day when leaving the house, we understand we are creating another job in an already busy day but hope everyone will consider it worthwhile. It will both raise driver awareness of children and make the children think more of the importance of road safety. When we visited the schools to present their vests, we found the older children were also interested in wearing them and have ordered more vests to arrive this month. Amuri Rural Women’s Dinner Group wish to thank the following for their generous donations for this project: Dwyer Lewis contracting Kevin & Alex Thompson George Popplewell Engineering M & J Schwass Beechbank Dairies Ltd Leo Dunne Ltd Waibury Farms Ltd