Issue 173 September 2014 - Ashburton District Council

Mayfield Message
Issue 173
September 2014
Deadline for next Issue - 25 September 2014
Send all your info and ads to: Marion Jacobson, R D 5, Ashburton 7775
Email: [email protected]
Ph 3036 122
MAYFIELD SHARP SHOOTERS 
Three generations of Flemings represented the Ashburton
District in the smallbore rifle shooting North vs South
competition in Blenheim last weekend.
Phillippa was placed third overall qualifier for the New
Zealand junior team.
Martin was 9th overall in the Open section and top scorer
for the South Island in the Open section.
John achieved 6th in the Veterans grade.
Phillippa's and Martin's placings qualified them to shoot the
following day as part of the New Zealand team against
England.
Phillippa John
Martin
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Mayfield Swimming Pool
HELP NEEDED IFTHE POOL IS TO OPEN THIS SEASON
Much has been happening over the winter. The good news is that we had a leak in the wall near the bottom
of the pool; but Basil Ivey and his colleague Davy kindly came, and using their diving gear located and
fixed the leak – for free. We are truly grateful to them.
There is also a leak in the pipes somewhere. We are very
grateful to the Mayfield Rural Fire Unit, who will empty
the pool so that Pool and Pump World people can come
and locate the leak, and then dig up some concrete to get at
the pipe and fix it.
The third piece of good news is that the bank of the creek
to the south side of the pool is eroding, and causing gaps to
appear under parts of the fence. Tom Corbett has kindly
agreed to come and fix this before the season starts
If that’s the good news what’s the bad news??
The bad news is that if we do not get more helpers the pool
will not open this summer; otherwise far too much work
will fall on the shoulders of too few people, and tie them to
looking after the pool so that they will not be able to go away, even for a couple of days.
We are legally required to test the water of the pool three times a day during the swimming season. But we
are very short of people to do this. It takes about ten minutes in the morning and at lunch time to do the
water testing. We also need more people to learn to administer chlorine to the pool, which normally, but not
necessarily, is done in the evenings.
We need more people to join me to learn to do this. The Ashburton District Council is kindly arranging a
free training session to teach us how to administer chlorine in the correct doses – we don’t want to bleach
anyone! I am to contact them about this in early September. The more volunteers we get, the less it will be a
tie or burden for people. The current shortage is truly serious, and it is your community pool. If you are
able to help, or explore the possibility of helping, please contact me.
Gerald Jacobson, President.
Phone 3036 122 or 0220 86 2991
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FOR RENT:
Four bedroom house
In sunny, fenced section with established garden.
Good log burner. Enquiries to: 3036212
M F BELL CONTRACTING
Operating in Mid Canterbury
Mayfield Area
Ploughing
6m Roller with levelling boards
8m Cultivator
Aguirre 5m Air Seeder
Simba Great Plains
ST Bar and Express Combination
Contact Michael on 027 4318 751
or 03 6963 807
INDEPENDENT AGRONOMIST
Honest and experienced specialising in all your
arable and fodder crop requirements.
Phone Eric Duff on 027 284 4869 or email on
[email protected]
MAYFIELD AND DISTRICT LIONS
July was the annual change over of the Mayfield
club. Chris Olley finished his year and Bill
Baldwin became President for the next year.
So what’s been happening? The Mt Somers bike
race last autumn didn’t raise as much money as
usual due to a postponement and other events on.
We still managed to support many organisations
and gave Ronald McDonald house $7500.
Recently Lions gave the Mt Somers Library $500
toward the running of their library.
Lions will be helping drop trees near the Mayfield
squash courts, we will cart the logs away for fire
wood and help to tidy up. We are also going to
give the Keith Murdoch rhododendron garden
near the tennis courts a tidy up.
Lions have offered to support the Mayfield Pool
committee in repairing the pool.
We are planning a batteries drive .We will be
calling in to properties in the Mayfield, Mt
Somers District to pick up any old batteries
St Bede’s canteen relay for life will be running
through Mayfield on about the 2nd of October,
this is part of a large relay they run all over the
South Island, they raise many thousands for
cancer. The Lions will be feeding about 30 of
them dinner and a packed lunch for the next day,
we also organise beds for them at the hall.
Lions will be splitting firewood all year, and will
deliver it free to local area (see ad.)
We are grateful to the Mayfield Service Centre for
a free WOF on our wood trailer.
The next tea meeting will be in September and we
will have Richard Loe speaking, it should be a
good night.
MAYFIELD LIONS
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Younger dry pine $160/cord
Older man pine, Oregon, Gum $200/cord
Free delivery in local area
Contact Stephen Schmack 3036816 / 021689943
James Murdoch 3036149 / 0272297149
WORK WANTED
I am 15 years old and currently looking for a part
time job which I could attend to in the weekends
and after school hours, capable with most general
work I have a positive attitude and willing to
work hard.
Contact Info: George Howden
(3036566) or email [email protected]
BABY SITTING - HOUSE WORK
LAWN MOWING
Hi I’m Nerissa a 14 year old high school student
looking for a little bit of work in the weekends
and school holidays also maybe after school.
I hold my first aid certificate and have babysitting
reference available. I’m an honest and reliable
young lady. I can be contacted on 3036 347
MAYFIELD & DISTRICT
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
At the recent meeting two projects were given the
go ahead; It was decided to link Mayfield to the
Advance Mid Canterbury web site and promote
our district. A general description of the area and
the features of the village, together with some
photos will be included, so that the travelling
public can, maybe be enticed to stop and spend
some time, [and money], with us.
The second is to remove the vandalised trees
under the power wires on the northern entrance to
the village and replace them with some natives on
the east side and three or four deciduous autumn
coloured ones on the west side of the road. A
proposal is being drawn up to present to the many
different departments at Council. Ben Johnson is
leading this one and he will be looking for
sponsors for some of the trees.
Councillor Totty reported that the road rebuild
just past the Tavern wasn’t up to standard and will
be redone as soon as it warms up. No surprises
there!
The swimming pool is the bad news, lack of help,
and it needs a bit of work, sadly, closure might be
the only option at this point.
MAYFIELD AND DISTRICTS
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
Next Meeting – A.G.M.
Thursday 11th September 2014, 7.30
p.m. Mayfield Hall
Enquiries / Concerns to Barry Austin, Chairman
Ph 3036 366
H P EXCAVATION
Mini Digger Hire – Driver Available
Competitive rates, reliable service, experienced driver
* 1.7 tonne Hitachi
* 2.5 tonne Kubota
JAMES 027 897 2842 PETER 027 220 8400
EMAIL [email protected]
Locally owned and operated
THE OLD POST OFFICE LIBRARY, MT
SOMERS
Open Thursdays and Sundays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Caz 3039031, Robbie 3039767. Pam 3039150.
Anne 3039734. Rosemary 3039756
Marguerite 303091
For Lawn Mowing and General Tidying
Ph 027 939 0861 or 3037 619
MAYFIELD PLUNKET
Mayfield Plunket warmly invites families to come
along to our monthly coffee/playgroup gatherings
every 3rd Monday of the month from 9:30am at
the Trinity Lounge, Presbyterian Church. Meet up
with local parents and caregivers in an informal
setting and learn from our Plunket Karitane Nurse
and other informative speakers. Morning tea and
toys provided. Please contact Penny Carr
(president) 303 6160 for further information.
HINDS YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
15-31yrs old, everyone welcome to come along,
you don’t have to be farming. Just want to Meet
new people and make friends, social club. 8pm
first Tuesday of Month at Hinds Pub
Any questions call Ben 027 4204 490.
Bowen Therapy
Soft Tissue/Muscle Therapy
Using the body’s innate ability to heal and
balance itself
Justine Monk
Ph. 303 9025
Mobile 0274 963627
Located in Mt Somers Or
Wednesday nights & Friday mornings at
Mountain Gym, Methven
ASHBURTON
PANELBEATERS LTD
16-18 Cass Street Ashburton
[email protected]
Enjoy the benefits of having a
local repairer
If your Car, Ute or Van is in
drivable condition,
We offer our clients a Free pick up
and delivery service to/from Mayfield.
If you prefer to drive your own vehicle,
we can arrange Free return transport
to/from Mayfield for you
Phone Bob or Lorna
3083686 or 027 2133525
MAYFIELD PLAYCENTRE
Come and check out the fun to be had for pre-schoolers at
Mayfield Playcentre. Our lovely, well-resourced
Playcentre is tucked away behind the hall and squash
courts in the Mayfield Domain. It's open Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to noon.
New families are welcome and we have vacancies for
most days. Phone 303-6312 or 021 0245-9138, or call in
for a visit.
PHOTO: Baking fun at Mayfield Playcentre, from left,
Harriet Harley, Thomas Carr, Ethan Graham and Brooke
Wheeler.
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Save Time and Fuel Costs by having one or our Representative come to you at your convenience.
We endeavour to make sure you have the correct Insurance Covers
and work for you in the event of a Claim.
Farm, Commercial, Domestic, Heath and Life
For a no obligation quote or simply to discuss your policy contact
Andrew Smith 03 3076794 or 021 714121
JUST OVER THE NEXT RIDGE
Lew Shaw
I recently had the opportunity to take a newish-to-Methven family on an afternoon walk up to Hookeys
Knob. This is about an hour’s easyish walk up the Mt Somers summit track from Sharplin Falls carpark.
What footwear to wear?, extra clothing?, a snack perhaps?, will I handle it?, were all questions these people
were asking themselves, but the walk went without drama & they got a view of Banks Peninsula & the
Plains for a little bit of effort. This family are recent imports to Methven, not unfamiliar with the outdoors
but the offer of a little local assistance smoothed the path, as it were.
You may be wanting to stretch your wings & extend your activities on the hill. Where do you source
some information & how do you challenge yourself without getting totally out of your comfort zone?
Contact the Department of Conservation in Geraldine. They’ll give you track conditions & make
suggestions based on your experience. Ascertain whether you & the rest of your group have the skills & the
gear to tackle the trip. Talk to friends, research with the computer. Get a weather report & tell a responsible
person where you’re going & when you’ll be back. All very common sense & obvious but you’d be
surprised how many `experienced` people get it wrong. Start on small, easy walks & build up. Go with
someone who has the experience. Initially anyway. Remember the basic food, warmth & shelter. One
question I pose is. `Will you be able to keep warm & dry if you have to stop moving?` Think sprained ankle,
flooded creek, benighted. I rarely go on the hill without a basic survival kit, including a headlight, raincoat
& waterproof leggings. It’s like insurance - not good when the grit hits the fan & you ain’t got some! Don’t
worry, I’ve made some mistakes & picked up a few tips.
Here’s a destination that could be a day trip or an overnighter. Manuka Hut. Built in 1928, used by
musterers, hunters & trampers.6 bunks, a fireplace & only a couple of hours walk from the road near Castle
Ridge Station on the Lake Heron Road, 45 minutes from Mt Somers township. It’s on the Te Araroa Trail, &
is a marked route from near Lake Emily, which you’ll reach in a 4WD & save yourself 3 km walking; a bit
of a mud bath in winter. Not difficult but plenty of bang for your boot leather. As with most huts, it’s first
up, best dressed, so there may be others there when you arrive. In that case, be prepared for a night on the
floor, or outside if you carry a fly. Always good insurance I reckon; no snoring to put up with (unless your
tent mate cuts wood in the night) & gives you more options. Winter in a tent or fly is no colder than a hut you could cook & socialise round the fire with the hut dwellers & retire to your nylon abode when you wish.
Another option is to camp somewhere else. Look for shelter & proximity to water. Keep the billy-lids in the
family happy with some snack foods, a book, a cheap headlight & brag about your astronomic knowledge
by taking them outside at night, lie on your backs & point out the Southern Cross.
CROSSROADS
MAYFIELD PARISHES
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
had fallen rather heavily, flat on my face on
concrete!
Many of you will be very busy with calving and
lambing and I hope the weather is kind to you.
Blessings,
Annette Eggleston
MAYFIELD MT SOMERS
ANGLICAN PARISH
IT IS A PRIVILEGE
It is a very great privilege to be with people
during the highs and lows in their lives. Recently I
took the funeral service for a lady who died at the
age of one hundred and one. Less than two weeks
later we had a baptism of a baby boy.
But this privilege isn’t just for clergy. We can all
get alongside our friends and neighbours and give
support in the low times and rejoice in the good
times. And by and large country folk are very
good at that.
By being there for others, we are following Jesus’
example. His first miracle was turning the water
into wine at the wedding at Cana. Presumably the
bride and or bridegroom were relatives or friends,
because Jesus’ mother and friends were there too.
We are also told that Jesus raised his friend
Lazarus from the dead and healed Simon Peter’s
mother-in-law. But Jesus also ministered to
strangers as he healed the deaf, the blind and the
lame. So I guess there is a message in there for us
too. Sometimes though our offer of help can backfire on us. Several years ago I offered to help
some young children across the road in
Ashburton. They took one look at me and took off
down the same side of the road. Then I
remembered my black eyes. A few days before, I
From our Baptism Register
Riley Jack Heaven
From our Funeral Register
Sadie Trott
DONATIONS TO THE MAYFIELD
MT SOMERS ANGLICAN PARISH
Thank you to the people who make donations to
the Anglican Parish.
WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT WE WOULD
NOT BE HERE FOR YOU.
We have varying options available for donations:
- at Church Services
- envelope scheme
- automatic payment through your bank
- posting in a cheque
All donations over $5 qualify for the tax rebate.
To find out more or to get our bank account
details and to become actively involved in
financially supporting your local Anglican Parish,
please contact Marion Jacobson, Ph 3036 122 or
email [email protected]
Confidential Prayer Requests - Please contact Rev Annette Eggleston 3030 987.
CHURCH SERVICES
Sept 7
Sept 14
Sept 21
Sept 28
Oct 5
Sun Sept 28
Fri Oct 3
St Aidan’s, Mt Somers – Morning Prayer
Rev Annette Eggleston
Methven - Presbyterian - Rev Barry Ayers, Establishment Officer Alpine
Presbytery
10 a.m.
Staveley – Presbyterian
Colin Penno
10 a.m.
St Aidan’s Mt Somers - Anglican Communion
Rev Annette Eggleston
10 a.m.
Mayfield – Presbyterian
Rosie Staite
Followed by Presbyterian Parish A.G.M.
Offering for the day towards Hospital Chaplaincy in Canterbury
10 a.m.
Mayfield - Anglican Communion
Rev Annette Eggleston
10.30 a.m.
Methven – Presbyterian.
Rev David Vaughan
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
Presbyterian Parish A.G.M. after the 10 a.m. Service at Mayfield
1.30 p.m.
Anglican Vestry, Mt Somers Sunday School
10 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
CHRISTCHURCH CITY MISSION - MEAT & FOOD DONATIONS
Please contact Harvey & Annette Eggleston on 3030 987 if you have donations, especially meat.
Mayfield Presbyterian Parish
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Sunday 28th September 2014
Trinity Lounge, Mayfield
After the 10 a.m. Service
At this meeting we elect / re-elect our
Parish Councillors for their 3 year term.
Nominations need to be received by
Kevin Taylor, prior to the meeting.
All enquiries to Kevin Ph 3036 392
PARISH CONTACTS
PRESBYTERIAN
Phone
Parish Clerk - Kevin Taylor
3036 392
Parish Visitor - Dorothy Shannon 3030 702
Treasurer - Denis Brown
3039 799
Trust Treasurer - Martin Bush
3036 054
Trinity Lounge Bookings, Kay King 3036 033
Staveley Campsite Booking Agent
Nerolie Cross
3070 544
ANGLICAN
Parish Priest - Rev Annette Eggleston
Email: [email protected]
3030 987
Church Warden - Daphne Syme
3030 874
Church Warden, Sec / Treas & Crossroads Editor
- Marion Jacobson
3036 122
Email: [email protected]
Presbytery of Ashburton
Invites all ladies from your church to
On Wednesday 8th October 2014
At The Sinclair Centre – St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Corner Havelock and Park Streets, Ashburton
10am cuppa
10.30am – 2.30pm the Programme
Speakers on New Beginnings – a former Maternity Nurse, a Marriage
Celebrant and someone who was given a second chance at life following a
major illness
There will be an opportunity for you to shop at our stalls including- a book
stall, lucky numbers, new stamps, hand made cards including Christmas
cards, knitting, plants, baking and produce
Devotions with a free will offering for the work of Palliative Care
Please bring a plate of finger food for a shared lunch
Enquiries to Presbytery of Ashburton Clerk - Dellwyn Moylan Ph 308 6598