The Fairlie Accessible
Issue 13-10 May 22nd 2013
Delivered free to residents of Albury - Fairlie - Lake Tekapo and Districts
Mt Cook Cup returns to the Mackenzie
After an absence of five years, perhaps the most
sought after trophy played for by the Mackenzie Club has
returned home to the Mackenzie.
The Mackenzie Senior "B" team who have not won as often as
they would have liked in the last few years, played Pleasant
Point for the "MT COOK CUP” last Saturday.
They put on a very spirited and constructive performance to
"BRING THE CUP HOME" with the score line win of 13 -3.
The delight on the faces of both the team and supporters, at the
end of the match played in shoddy weather conditions, was a
pleasure to witness.
Captain Peter Graham was a very happy chappy, when Brian
Beattie, on behalf of the late Donald Burnett, presented the Cup.
No player was singled out for player of the day, the
"WHOLE SQUAD WAS" which was very well received by all in
the Point's club rooms. It would have been a long trip home on
the bus, and following the tradition over the past few year, the
trophy will be off on a ‘tiki tour’ ‘up country’.
On behalf of all rugby followers around the Mackenzie District
– very well done.
The Senior team was beaten for the "HIGHWAY 8 CUP" by
18- 25. They play Old Boys at home next week for the
"Meredith Cup". A good win here will see them on track again to
maintain that top 4 spot.
Len King (edited)
A big Mackenzie welcome to all those visiting over Queen’s
Birthday Weekend - especially those taking part in the
Irishmen’s Creek Car Rally!
And locals if you want to see these vehicles assembled then be
on the Main Street on the Sunday between 8.30 and 9am!
History of the Mount Cook Cup
From Jeremy Sutherland
The Mt Cook Cup was presented by T.D. Burnett MP to the Pleasant
Point Football Club in 1929 for their annual seven- a- side tournament.
Tommy Burnett purchased the trophy for fifty guineas (150 pounds),
and left its award criteria in the hands of the Point Club. It was decided
to award the cup to “the most attractive team on the day”
(not necessarily the tournament winner).
The Timaru Boys High School team were the inaugural winners.
Other winners from the sevens tournament were Old Boys, Temuka
and Star. In 1937 the tournament was abandoned, and the cup went
missing during the Second War. It was retrieved again and played for in
1946 in the XV game between Pleasant Point and Pareora. In the next
season it was decided to put the cup up for an end of season match
between Point and the winner of the Mackenzie Sub-Union Knockout
Champions (Griggs Cup), and so began the relationship with the
Mackenzie County. That first match was played on Saturday 20th of
September 1947 between the hosts and Tekapo. Pukaki and Fairlie
were also victorious until the demise of the sub-union at the end of the
1952 season. Pleasant Point never defeated the
Mackenzie Sub-Union Clubs.
From 1953- 1964 the Mackenzie Seniors played the Point Seniors
(who played in the senior reserve grade), but since then the rule has
been corresponding grade under senior. The cup was not played for in
1956, 58 and 1978. The 1960 and 1973 matches were played for by
the 3rd grade sides, and in 1980 the 6th grade. In 1967 Temuka were
challenged because Point didn’t field a team.
Mackenzie's Senior side won the cup 2000 - 04, (because there was
no corresponding teams under senior) and the Bs 2005- 08 (the 2008
game being the famous ‘snow’ match - a six all draw). The Pleasant
Point Bs were holders 2009- 2012.
The Mt Cook Cup has never been engraved with a winner’s name.
Mackenzie; 1953 - 55, 1957, 1959 - 66, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1980 - 82,
1985, 1988 - 89, 1992, 1995 - 96, 2000 - 03, 2006 - 08, 2013.
NOTE: Closing date for next Accessible is Friday May 31st at 4.00 pm
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May 22nd 2013
What’s Happening Soon
If you are interested in
Winter Market
Card Making or Scrapbooking
1st June
you may wish to join the girls from
Fairlie Card Making Group who are hosting a
‘Crop Day’ with Joanne from ‘Embellish It’.
8th June 10.00am - 4.00 pm
under verandahs at eat deli.bar/chemists
Lake Tekapo Hunng Compeon
3rd June 2013
St Columba Church Hall - Fairlie
Bookings essential and for more details contact
Kaye 685 8313
Joanne will have lots of goodies from her shop on sale!
You are welcome to browse - eftpos available
Over $9000 worth of prizes to be won
Open to all ages
Visit www.laketekapohunngcompeon.co.nz
for more details
Fairlie District Promotions Ass AGM
Thursday 30th May
7.00pm
at the Red Stag
Fairlie Friendly Club
We welcome new folk to the district and all over 60
to our friendly gatherings at the Mackenzie Community Centre
Lounge - on the second Wednesday of each month - at 2.00pm
Golden Oldies Rams Rugby
- games to be played
Upcoming tournament
Points Stags
Rakapuka Roosters
Next meeting June 12th
Sunday 2nd June ~ Timaru
Sunday 16th June ~ Pleasant point
Sunday 14th July ~ Fairlie
New players welcome (35 + ish)
Inquiries to
Greg Anderson 685 4846
Hamish Lane
685 6201
You can enjoy our afternoon tea, entertainment,
guest speakers and complimentary transport available if needed
Contact Leonie Dwyer 685 8202 or Doreen Knight 685 8482
Young Farmers Meeng
Pete Graham 685 8485
Matt Simpson 685 5733
Gladstone Hotel Fairlie
Monday 27th of May 7.30pm
Guest speaker - Ian Hayman
Prepare to be entertained!
Mack Basin Band
Lake Tekapo Tavern
First refreshment is Presidents shout! Need to know more?
contact Henry Callaghan 685 5982 027 698 7333
Saturday 1st June
9.00pm
Fairlie Golf Club Sponsors Day
Don’t miss a great night with local
boys Brad Staley and Brett Walker
and a couple of others
‘beating out’ their sounds.
Saturday 25th May
Tee off @ 12.30pm
All sponsors welcome
If any of you wonderful knitters out there have any knitting
you would like to donate to Operation Cover Up please
leave at Heartlands Resource Centre
by 14th June 2013 or contact Kaye 658 8313
If you cant make it for a game - join us later
Figure Skating for Intermediate Skaters
Lake Tekapo Figure Skating Club will organise
6 coaching sessions
for intermediate skaters.
Starting Friday 31st May, 5.00 - 6.00 pm
and every Friday after that.
MACKENZIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Welcomes all Intending Players
Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm
$30 for 6 sessions for members
$8 per session for casual skaters
Skating and skate hire is not included
Competition Games
Pink Ribbon Get Together at the Red Stag
Past and New
- if you missed breakfast!
Sat 25th May v Old Boys at Fairlie
The Fairlie Cancer Support Group in
conjunction with the Red Stag
U16’s at 1pm & Senior B’s at 1.10pm
invite you to book a table with friends
for a meal and entertainment
The Rams play at 2.50pm
Dress in Pink for a complimentary drink
Friday 31st May 6.30pm
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Sat 8 June v Celtic at Timaru
Express your interest by Wednesday 29th
Inquiries Sonia 685 8075 021 894 467
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May 22nd 2013
Feedback Sought on Old Library
ASTRO CAFÉ, MT JOHN
The Mackenzie District Council is seeking public
feedback on the fate of the Old Library building
and plans to hold a public meeting
Built in 1914, the Old Library was a gift from American philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie and was known as a “Carnegie Library”. In more
recent times it has housed the Old Library Café, a well-known
destination for visitors.
The building was badly damaged by fire in October, 2011. Since then,
insurance assessors and engineers have studied the damage and the
general condition of the building.
Mackenzie District Council chief executive Wayne Barnett says the
insurers believe the cost of repairing the building is too high. The
insurance company has made two offers – either demolish the building
and claim its indemnity value of $272,000, or replace the building with
a new one and claim the insured value of $676,000.
However, the council has also sought a second opinion from
engineers who believe it might be possible to repair the building within
the insured value of $676,000. This would include bringing the building
up to current earthquake standards. Further engineering design work
is needed to confirm this. Mr Barnett says the council would like to
hear the views of the community before moving forward.
There are three options for people to consider:
Option 1: Repair the Old Library, but only if this can be done within
the insured value.
Option 2: Demolish the Old Library and replace it with a new building,
within the insured value.
Option 3: Demolish the Old Library and claim the indemnity value.
The future of the land would be uncertain.
Mr Barnett says the Old Library Café was an award-winning attraction
that brought people to Fairlie and it would be great for the cafe to return to the site.
“What we really need to know is; if we can afford to repair or replace
the building with the amount we receive from the insurer, does the
community want it repaired or do they want it replaced?”
PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST
– SUNDAY 26th MAY 2013
Funds go to supporng the NZ Breast Cancer Foundaon
Dress Pink, bring your friends and be into win some
great spot prizes!
Select your breakfast )me 8am to 9am or 9am to 10am (both limited to 40 )ckets)
Entry by cket only – Note: this breakfast promo)on ends at
10am a1er which )me the normal café menu will be available.
Three easy was to get your cket Purchase your Breakfast )ckets –Con)nental or Cooked
at Earth & Sky office in person.
Forms also available at Fairlie Resource Centre
Phone Earth & Sky on 03 680 6960 or email
marg@earthandsky.co.nz for a form or more info
Encourage your friends
to come along for this great cause.
Fossick
Incredible Fossils and Rocks Moa and Whale Bones
Antarctic Crystal and Rocks and much more….
Another World Welcomes Enthusiasts, Collectors and the Curious
Opening Queens Birthday (next to Gladstone Grand)
Collectors’ Displays Welcome
Display Cases and Cabinets Needed
Gold Coin Donation only Enquiries please ph 685 6262
House a mess? No time to clean?
TEKAPO CLEANING
Ways you can have your say:
Fill out the coupon and return it, or
Send an email with your views to info@mackenzie.govt.nz ,
or
Attend the public meeting. Tuesday 7th June 7.30pm
at the Council Chambers.
Special rates for May and June
Complete house cleans including…
Windows – Carpets – Cupboards – Skirting’s
Kitchens – Bathrooms – Ovens – BBQs
FAIRLIE AND TEKAPO
(Other areas by negotiation)
Phone Kelvin or Angie
03 6806 609 or 027 2829 390
Fairlie Cosy Hotel
‘Flame Room’
Restaurant and Takeaways
Winter Hours
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday and Saturday
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Great cold beer on tap
Great atmosphere
Please feel free to sign this before submitting it!
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Sunday to Thursday
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May 22nd 2013
Trips away for the day!
Poppiez
Join the ‘Tripping Away’ group at Heartlands and we will ring you prior
to each outing plus let you know of others that crop up through the
year. Remember you don’t have to be able to walk far
and we take good care of you.
Hair and Flowers
Mackenzie College Prom - June 7th
Book for that fantastic stle now!
Get your ‘corsages’ ordered in time
Phone Julie 685 8870
6th June - Timaru depart at 9am
Culture and Art Visit visiting the Art Gallery,
tour of town and historic places, lunch and shopping
th
11 July Twizel - depart at 9am
Winter wonderland! Scenery, lunch
and places of interest, and shopping
22nd August - Oamaru - depart 9am Waimate, Riverstone,
lunch and shopping, Kakanui
Support for Club office bearers
THE ROLE OF THE SECRETARY
AND TREASURER
12th September - Akaroa - depart 7.30 am
with lots of stops and sightseeing
along the way
October Dunedin depart 7am
Options: Rhodo Festival, lunch and shopping,
Olveston, Railway Station, Settlers Museum
PRESENTED BY: Lawrence Rawstorn B. Com, C.A
An overview of the role of the secretary and treasurer in a not
for profit organisation, group or club.
Including sample job descriptions and expected tasks
Join the Tripping Away group at Heartlands and we will ring
you prior to each outing plus let you know of others that
crop up through the year. Remember you don’t have to be
able to walk far and we take good care of you.
Ring Heartlands and add your name to the list! 685 8496
THURSDAY 30 MAY 2013 7.00pm-9.00pm
Room 10 Community House TIMARU
No charge - Funded by Community Trust of Mid & SC
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL TO: Lyndal Phone 687 7364
by Wednesday 29th May 2013
ALWAYS BE YOURSELF BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THAT MATTER
DON’T MIND AND THE ONES THAT MIND DON’T MATTER!
volmsc@xtra.co.nz
Ladies Night coming to the Albury Inn
Adult Education
Pattern Drafting
with Pat Pudney - next term
Upholstery Classes
With Reg Barlett
8th / 9th June in Fairlie $160
Find a project and fabric Register with Reg
Phone 021 455 390 asap
R18
Essential First Aid
8.30 to 5pm 8 hours Valid for two years!
Date and venue to be advised
Cost $122 per person
Please contact Heartlands Tel: 685 8496
Require 10 for this to proceed
We are looking for some to take
- basic computer
- teach basic and advanced sewing
- teach French or Italian or Spanish
Please contact Anne at Heartlands
Body Heat Australia - on tour
3rd July Wednesday night
- Bookings for 8 includes one free ticket
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$25
Free bubbly on arrival!
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Cave
Store
‘the little store that has it all’
May 22nd 2013
A little Winter Fest in Fairlie!
South Canterbury
Provincial Executive
When the snow comes and the days are short and chilly – we hope
to have a winter festival in Fairlie. But to do that we need the help
of others who would to see it happen too and so you are invited to
a social get together at 7pm on Monday 27th May here at
Heartlands! It isn’t a huge task to make something interesting
happen in the town this winter!
Extends an invitation to ALL to attend
THE 16th FAIRLIE SEMINAR
Novel greeting cards!
‘Mental Wellbeing’
Heartlands Fairlie Resource Centre is pleased to stock delightful
greeting cards by artist, Gillian King of the Grampians!
These cards, with a rural NZ theme display Gillian’s talent and her
ability to capture the essence of country life.
information & Strategies
Keynote speakers:
Dr Hugh Norriss
Queen’s Birthday Car Boot Sale
Mental health foundation
A car boot sale in the chilly air of Queens Birthday Saturday
morning, will be held here in Fairlie. The exact venue isn’t
arranged as yet but this advert gives you time to think about taking
part and adding a little zest to the weekend in Fairlie.
Talk to us at Heartlands and we will sort this!
Hannah Airey
Lotus health Laughter workshops
‘Laughter is the best medicine’
Wednesday 19th JUNE
Planting daffodils in McLeans Park
Thanks to money from the Fairlie Christmas group, the
generosity of Jo at CRT and the time given by Mackenzie
College students undertaking community service, there will be yet
another glorious blooming of daffodils come spring, in the area to
the rear of McLeans Park.
10am – 3pm
Mackenzie Community Centre, Fairlie
Rural Women NZ members $25
Non members $30
Admission includes morning tea
(9.30 – 9.50am) and lunch
Students from the College cut back the offshoots from the trees
and have helped create a delightful area to rest a while! Would be
great to have a seat there!
And come a mid-winters evening there will be a fairy dell created
down there for little children to enjoy! We are currently collecting
fairies, if you have any to spare!
Registrations with cheque payable to
SC Provincial RWNZ
Congratulations to Albury Tennis player ShayCody Young on his
selection in the Sth Canterbury 10 and under Boys Rep. team to
face Canterbury, Otago and Southland at Queen’s Birthday
weekend in Timaru.
By Wednesday 12th June 2012
Ronalda Esler, 23 Kumara Terrace, Pleasant Point
Phone/Fax 03 614 7275
or ronaldaesler@xtra.co.nz
Enquiries : Margaret Chapman 03 693 9994
or Mary Ross 03 686 0087
TELL A FRIEND WINNER! -Tekapo Springs has edged out five
other South Canterbury finalists to take the win in the inaugural
“Tell a Friend” online competition.
This year’s seminar is no different. The theme is
‘Mental Wellness’, a subject very much a concern in our rural
communities. For this reason the organisation has made the
decision to open it up to both men and women, urban and rural.
The seminar aims to inform, provide a chance for social networking
(an important tool in mental wellbeing) and have the attendees leaving
with a smile on their face and a toolkit of information and strategies to
help themselves, family and /or neighbours feel more positive about
facing the stresses of every day life.
The morning keynote speaker is Hugh Norriss, from Wellington,
who is Director of Policy and Development with the Mental Health
Foundation. Hugh also currently manages the ‘Working Well’
programme supporting organisations to proactively improve mental
health in the workplace. Hugh while looking at general mental health
issues will focus on how to minimise mental health problems by
increasing wellbeing; the benefits of mental wellbeing to overall mental
health and general health and proven strategies and tips
In the afternoon Hannah Airey who is the Director of ‘Lotus Health and
Wellbeing’ in Christchurch will be taking a Laughter workshop.
Hannah has extensive experience in presenting, workshops in
wellbeing and mental wellness by combining easy to understand
information, positive psychology with unconditional laughter.
Her presentation is sure to be humorous and interactive.
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May 22nd 2013
Heartlands Fairlie Resource Centre
offers a number of services as well as the delivery of
information to residents and visitors!
The Fairlie Accessible is published fortnightly delivering
redstag@farmside.co.nz
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advertising and information to the community. Each edition
is put together over the couple of days before it is published
and then delivered to 1050 homes from Cave through to
Mt Cook Station. Contact Heartlands for prices and further
information!
The Fairlie Community Vehicle Trust car and van are
available through booking at Heartlands. Little trips to the
doctor or shopping locally are always welcome and that
invite goes out to folk in Albury and Kimbell at 40cents per
kilometre. So no need to worry – the car is just a call away!
Phone 685 8058
Wine’d Down Friday Nights
Open fires roaring, bar snack and your
favourite tipple.
Every Friday from 4pm
Car registrations and transactions with the NZTA can be
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done for you on the computer at Heartlands – the stickers
will be sent out in the post!
Thursday Night Special
Work and Income – we stock information and forms for
$30.00 per person
Keith’s Special and Dessert
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Work and Income and have internet and fax services
available to send forms through. We are able to witness
originals of forms for clients.
Welcome to Crafty Wednesdays
IRD visits monthly so make an appointment here in your
own town! We are fortunate to have contact with the visiting
outreach worker should you have urgent queries or
concerns.
Calling all crafty people!!
Let’s beat the winter blues!
Open 9.30 - 9.30 for anyone to get together.
Bring your quilt, machine, wheel or ironing!
We’ll have the fire going and good company
Free use of the extensive range of jigsaw puzzles
is available!
Second hand books are sold and traded at Heartlands
$5.00 for power.
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with all funds going towards flags for the Fairlie township.
Donations are welcome but we simply can’t cope with
magazines and Readers Digest Condensed books! Come
check them out!
Mid-Winter Christmas Buffet
Christmas Tree, Ham – The works!
June 22nd and 23rd Book your gathering now!
Donations of non-perishable items for the Fairlie Food
Bank are most welcome as are cell phones that are past
their best! These help fundraise for Starship!
Weekend Lunch
Information and forms for the Healthy Homes project is
available at Heartlands and can be returned there once
completed. So if you are a tenant or owner of a home built
prior to 1978 then you may be eligible for financial
assistance to help you insulate your home. Inquire now!
Open for lunch every weekend
11.30am – 2.30pm
You are welcome to use
Heartlands Resource Centre
as a drop off place for others to pick up!
KEVIN HESSELL SHEARING
You are welcome to come in and learn computer basics
( just let us know you are coming) prior so we can be sure we
have someone here to spend time with you.
Photocopying, laminating and secretarial services
are also available.
H Dawsons Farm Direct
Servicing your area for
Shearing and Crutching requirements
Qualified, experienced shearers
and wool handlers
“The Wool marketing Connection from Farm to Mill”
Gavin Crump -Wool Buyer
Call now
and let us
give you
a quote
on your
wool
Phone Kevin or Cynthia
03 614 8875 or 027 460 5354
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Tel: 685 8496
226 Evans Street Washdyke
Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Phone: 03 688 1335 AH: 03 686 2609
Mobile: 027 431 6555
gavin.crump@hdfarmdirect.co.nz
Website: www.hdfarmdirect.co.nz
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May 22nd 2013
The new face at Fairlie House and Garden – Margaret Mayo
A visit to Fairlie last New Year’s Day prompted Margaret Mayo to go online and see what
businesses were for sale in the area. She had just been tracing family history in South
Canterbury and visiting graves along the way when she arrived in Fairlie in time to watch
the New Year’s Day Parade.
Both her parents and grandparents came from the area. In fact her grandparents were
the cook and gardener at Opawa in the 20s and 30s. And then her Mum’s side came
from Albury and Cave. Names like Cormack, Smith and Black were her forebears with a
threshing mill thrown into that mix.
And so in a way it’s a coming back, with Margaret (Maggie) choosing to leave the
upheaval of Christchurch post quake Sept 2010 and move to settle in Fairlie. Back when
the quake struck Maggie was head chef at the Famous Grouse at Lincoln.
Her life changed dramatically that day, she witnessed the after quake damage and the
end of an era in Lincoln. She then gained employment as a chef at the Sports Bar and
after time there has made this decision to come south,
and have a completely new way of life.
Maggie’s interests focus on craft and gardening – an experienced dressmaker, with
years spent in a garden centre plus landscaping! This will be reflected in the shop where
she will stock craft items and pursue her passion for roses and plants.
We’ve sold!
After 3 years at Fairlie House and Garden we have sold the business and look forward to the next
chapter which will include spending more time together as a family We wish the new owner Maggie every
success in her new venture and thank everyone for their patronage of this community business.
See you all around the township! Regards Lynley and Pete (L&P)
Mackenzie College Uniforms
at Heartlands
New stocks of the green and white PE tops
have arrived!
Free Anti Freeze checks!
Free pre-winter brake check
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May 22nd 2013
THE MERINO STORY
Mackenzie Toy Library
LAKE TEKAPO
School Road (beside the Rugby club), Fairlie
Open Monday 11am – 1pm
Keep warm this winter at affordable prices!
Call in and view our factory clearance possum/ merino range
of clothing and accessories.
The Mackenzie Toy Library has been operating in Fairlie since 1997.
We cater for children age 0-6years
with hundreds of good quality toys, games, puzzles and DVDs.
Toys suitable from 6 months include walkers to get them moving,
exersaucers to keep them restrained, baby swings, heaps of
development toys and even a port-a-cot.
For older children there are some great ride on vehicles, fantastic
puzzles and games, role play toys (ie play kitchens) and toys to help
develop coordination and sporting skills.
Joining the Toy Library is a great option if you don’t want to fill up your
home with large toys that children will grow out of in a short time, or if
you want to try something before you buy.
Annual memberships starts at $25 with toy hire from $0.50. Casual
rates too for when the grandchildren visit!
Let The Merino Story brighten up your winter wardrobe.
Add colour from our range of fashion merino garments.
Open 7 days
9.00am - 5.00pm
Phone 03 680 6656
ALBURY
INN
Phone 685 5910
We also have an obstacle course Bouncy Castle for hire. Great fun for
the kids and suitable for children from 1-6 years. Perfect for parties
and only $50 + bond. Book your day with Lyn at the Toy Library.
Graeme’s Special
Oriental Sechwan Beef or Chicken
Or Satay beef or Chicken
Eat in or take-away
Anyone residing in the Mackenzie
with children 0-6 years and
interested in becoming a Toy
Library member is welcome to
come along any Monday and
check out our facilities.
One Week Only - $9 a jug
Open Thursday - Sunday
Your friendly ‘local’
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For any further information contact
President Rebecca Biggs 685 4900
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May 22nd 2013
Mini van a popular way to see the country!
The monthly outings in the Fairlie Community mini-van are
continuing to be popular.
Last week the trip was to Christchurch, leaving at 7am and
enjoying a stop at Rakaia en route.
Many on board had not seen the earthquake damage first hand
and were shocked into silence when they considered what
people had to put up with.
There was a visit to Aranui Heartlands to deliver all the slippers
that had been knitted here in Fairlie by a wonderful group of
women for the kids in Aranui. Another lot of feet warmers
headed to a daycare centre with the help of Melissa Marlow,
who had worked there.
The container city, the new Ballantynes, the Westfields Mall, the
changes through the tunnel in Lyttleton, the scenery along the
road to Governors Bay, Rapaki, all contributed to a very
informative and enjoyable day out.
We are pleased to offer this opportunity and will take the very
best care of you!
Next trip – 6th June to Timaru
Art Gallery
Maori Rock Art
Centre The Museum
Lunch on the Bay Hill
Pictured – Jo the social
worker at Aranui Heartlands
pictured sitting in the Fairlie
Community van after
accepting one of the
containers of slippers
What is Pledgeme.co.nz & crowd-funding all about?
PledgeMe is here to provide a collaborative way to help fund
creative projects for anyone who has an idea they want to see
happen, and just as importantly, give support to those who wish
to contribute to the success of a project.
When a project is successful and reaches or exceeds the
funding goal the project requires, the total amount raised by
the contributions of the supporters is passed on to the creator
of the project, minus the percentage due to PledgeMe.
If a project is not successful and doesn't reach its funding goal,
the funding intended for the project doesn't get charged to the
supporters of the project.
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Note the change of phone number!
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Call 0800 irricon
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May 22nd 2013
Ballad of Ernie Slow
In conclusion, included is an epilogue, a ballad by the late Edith
Williams of Fairlie, where she summarizes Ernie’s life into a few
verses. Edith’s piece concludes this volume on perhaps a rather
emotional note.
‘The Silverstream that gurgles forth
Where crystal Three Springs play
By shady trees on fragrant banks
It winds its careless way
By fragrant banks where musk and mint
And white flowered dark green cresses
Are playing with and mingling with
The waterweeds soft tresses’
Throughout this book, Noel has endeavoured to rekindle a memory
of the late Ernest (Ernie) Slow in an effort promote his legacy to the
Mackenzie Country.
On a way back station
It sure is no joke
The days are so hard and long
Without a bloomin’ smoke
For a place like this in autumn
Without some soothing weed
Is like giving a fancy cookery book
To a starving man in need
The Mackenzie Country has cultivated a number of genuine
characters over the years, none more famous than Ernest (Ernie)
Slow, one of New Zealand’s greatest rhymesters.
In his latest book, Noel has chosen to venture into Ernie’s life and his
tragic death. In some quarters Ernie became legendry for his ballads, for others however, he was branded for his addiction to the odd
spot of highland nectar.
A couple of sketches showing my interpretation of both Ernie Slow
and Jack Skinner
Here was a man who loved the wide-open spaces and felt at home
with the sun on his face and the wind through his hair. He had a
profound respect for Mother Nature, all the while appreciating the
power in those rugged and sometimes inhospitable mountain peaks
of the Mackenzie Basin.
Right: Ernie Slow during the late 1950’s.
Left: Jack Skinner as a very young
man during what is thought to be
the 1880’s and most probably in
Aberdeenshire, Scotland,
prior to immigrating to New Zealand.
Probably the most famous of Ernie’s ballads was “The Godley
Ghost”. The original title of that was the “Devil’s Daughter”. Ernie
composed this around the time of the “Great Depression” during the
1920’s and 1930’s. Most will recall his ballad, yet very few will place
any recognition of the creator of that work. There is no offence
intended here, it is just that Ernie lived in a very different time zone to
the majority of residents today.
Noel’s Book Launch of the Ballad of Ernie
Slow will be advertised here in the Accessible
Noel has strived to bring to the reader all the known ballads and
poetry ever composed by Ernie, some jovial while others are
emotional. Along with many other hilarious stories such as the
“Drunken Shearer” the “Naked Winger” the “Pink Panther” and so on.
From the streets of Wilton in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, where
Ernie’s grandfather is said to have worked as a “wine cooper”
through to where he tells of Ernie’s life and profiles the lives of his
parents and siblings.
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They say that famous piece ‘The Devil’s Daughter’, was born out of
wedlock in a moment of passion between Ezra Brooks (whisky) and
Old Crow (whisky). According to some, the resulting child grew up to
haunt the Sardine Hut, at the head of Lake Alexandrina, on
Glenmore Station.
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Ernie Slow wrote this ballad after witnessing in the Sardine Hut, Jack
Skinner’s dilemma as he fought those images of a scantily dressed
woman, passing his cobweb-encrusted windowpane in the dead of
night.
Jack Skinner and his wife Maria, at one time owned the Silverstream
Hotel in Kimbell. The Skinner children went to the Kimbell School.
However, financially stretched Jack and Maria let the hotel go around
1920. To feed the family, Jack took up rabbiting in the backcountry,
spending most of his time on Glenmore Station, while Maria returned
to Timaru. Loneliness overcame Jack after a time, but to counter this
he enlisted the company of Jack Daniels and Johnny Walker. That
duo, if ever there was a couple of rogues, it was those two.
More than 200 pages of text and photographic images, this volume,
while mostly covering the life of Ernie Slow, it begins its journey into
the past with a delightful but short piece by the late Alistair McIntosh,
who once owned Cloudy Peaks Station.
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J P Hanifin, a Mackenzie character and shearer from the past also
features. He was perhaps a little younger than Ernie, but had a
similar style of verse where he portrayed life in the Mackenzie during
his time and before.
Also portrayed is Edward Slow, who Noel thinks could be Ernie’s
uncle and who during his time 1841 to 1925 was a famous Dialect
Poet and Storyteller of Wilton, in Middlesex .
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Success for Fairlie Kyokushin students (and their instructors)
who completed their respective gradings at a recent regional kyokushin karate grading in Timaru.
A brief outline of what has to be achieved to pass: Students have to run up to 3 km at the start of the grading, then tested on
skills learned over the previous term starting with traditional kihon (kihon translates to basic techniques and is the foundation of all
subsequent learning in karate) then Ido Geiko (moving techniques), kata (pre-arranged series of kihon) followed by stamina testing
(press-ups, situps and belt or pad jumps and finally Kumite free sparring with partners (following strict safety rules to prevent injury
and make for a controlled and respectful exercise) higher numbers of each exercise are added as the student attains a higher belt
level). Gradings take 1-1.5hours for a 10th Que to 3.5-4 hours for higher Ques (grades). Gradings are held 3 times a year.
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Building Consents Prompt Growth in the Mackenzie District
Building activity is flourishing in the Mackenzie District with the
number of council building consents expected to jump to record
levels this year.
Mackenzie District Council building control manager Steve McLellan
says the council usually processes an average of 250 building
consents a year. Last year that increased to 301, and this year he
predicts between 340 and 350 - the highest ever. These figures include
both commercial and residential, new buildings and renovations.
Mr McLellan says it’s difficult to say what’s driving the increase. The
consents include young couples building their first home, people from
outside the district building holiday homes, older people building a
place to retire and farm buildings like dairy sheds.
The work is also spread across the district. New homes are being built
in Tekapo and Twizel. There is a lot of alteration work happening on
old houses in the Fairlie township, and some consents have been for
farm buildings in farming areas around Fairlie. “I talk to people who
apply for building consents and there is one trend I’ve noticed,” Mr
McLellan says. “A lot of people say they have sat on their money
through the recession and now they’ve decided the time is right to
move on with their lives and start building.
Mr McLellan says the council has just added a new staff position to
help with the increased workload and he appreciates the extra help.
He believes the increase will be sustained in the long term.
Council manager of planning and regulations Nathan Hole says it’s
critical for a small local authority like Mackenzie to see sustained
growth in the district. The increase in building activity is good for
everyone.
“This is positive for the district. It’s all about money coming into the
local economy, with most of the work being carried out by local builders
and labourers.
“Also, when you build you increase the capital value of your property
and this increases the capital value of the district. This helps make a
council more sustainable in the long-term.”
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May 22nd 2013
Civil Defence
Preparing for Winter!
BREAST HILL
Now that got your attention! Not many tramps have such a name as
this!! Anyway, this is a wonderful tramp to do over a weekend and can
be done in the winter. There is a cosy hut to sleepover in that has a fire,
with firewood! Can't assume there is firewood in these back country
huts.
Now is a good time to check your emergency kits.
Is your stored water due for a change/refresh?
Is it time to rotate or update your medication?
How about your torch and radio batteries?
This tramp was on Lake Hawea Station owned by Tom and Adrian Riley,
Have
you
changed
your vehicle and if so do the snow chains fit?
but is now DOC after the Riley's went through tenure review. Lake
Have
you
put
your
cold
weather jacket back in your vehicle after
Hawea is the destination for this tramp and it is part of the Te Araroa
our
warm summer?
Trail. The views are well worth the climb on the first day. I recommend
Do
any
arrangements
you
have for care of pets and livestock
you get away early on the first day as it’s quite a big walk to get over to
need changing? (people previously organised shifted away or
Stody's hut that has the fire.
no longer able to carry out tasks)
Drive to Lake Hawea or Hawea Flat depending on the direction you
Is your BBQ gas cylinder full? (a good alternative source of
arrive from. Find a map that will show the way to Timaru Creek Road
energy for cooking when the power is off)
which is on the true left of the lake. If you have no map, then follow your
nose to that side of the lake! Once you get to Timaru Creek Road, drive
Have you had the level of anti-freeze checked in your vehicles?
past the little picnic area at Gladstone and drive another 1.5km to the
Do you have an analogue telephone and is it easily accessible?
DOC carpark that is on your left. It is not very big.
(Remember you will require it when the power is off and this
To find the start of the track you need to walk back a few metres and you
may be at night)
will find the DOC sign up the bank beside the big pines! Eagle eyes
Are there warm clothes in your get away kit?
needed for this bit. By now you will have your pack on with lots of warm
( If they are 5 years old then do they still fit???)
gear for a winter tramp, get your climbing legs on for a 950m climb.
This climb will have you warm in no time! It is well marked and you will
have plenty of time to stop and admire the views. It is such a fun climb.
O=>-?@?@
A lot of locals are using the track for multisport training. The sign says
it is a 4-5hr climb, but if you are fit for climbing, you can do it in half the
time. Your reward is wonderful when you reach one of DOC's newest
huts, Pakituhi Hut. Shame they can't use a normal name, like Breast Hill
Hut! This is a perfect hut for lunch and a well earnt rest. There is no fire
in this hut as there are no trees for miles. A good summer hut. It sleeps
8 to 10.
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From here it is a gradual lift to the summit of Breast Hill 1579m, following
an old fence line. A good chance there will be snow in the winter. If you
are worried about snow or ice, instep crampons are very handy to take
along. Hopefully you will have a clear day to see the views and see the
Cardrona Fault that has carved the land below you into steep angles.
Mt Aspiring can be seen out to the west. If the weather is too rough,
there is a foul weather track to take from Pakituhi Hut that joins the
summit track.
After the photo shots on Breast Hill, its a very gentle walk along the
4wd track that takes you to Stodys Hut, which was one of the Riley's
mustering huts. This was called Stoat Shit Hut in Lake Hawea Station
days, now renamed. DOC have put in platform bunks, added their signs
and not pulled the hut down. These old huts are real gems that we must
treasure. This section is about 7km. There are markers every now and
then along here, but don't miss the turn off sign that takes you down to
the hut.
Now you can relax after your walk, get that fire going, put the billy on
and enjoy your evening. Day two is straight forward. Don't forget to
replace your firewood and leave the hut tidy for the next visitors. You
are in beech trees straight away and a steep decent down to Timaru
Creek. Your hill stick will be handy here!! Make sure you turn left at the
bottom of the hill as you now travel at least 10km down stream. There is
a sign to tell you and a reasonable track most of the way, then its pretty
much in the river getting wet feet.
Sand flies shouldn't bother you too much in the winter. They were
shocking when we did it in January. You will come out at Timaru Creek
Road, turn left and walk along the road about 6km back to the car. We
hid our bike here the day before the tramp, then road back to the car.
Not a silly idea. There are many options for trips in this area, this is just
one...! For the fit off road runners out there, this can easily be
completed in a day! If you are wondering if the hill you climb is shaped
like a breast, then that is for me to know and you to 'go' and find out...!!
The topo map is Lake Hawea CA 13.
Enjoy LW
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Commemorating World War One in Fairlie
Civil Defence Wardens and
Emergency Event people!
Please come along to a get together at 7.30pm
Wednesday12th June at Heartlands Fairlie
Above: Mick Glover, Graham Parcell, Michael Kerr and Warren Barker
gather to mark out the area proposed for the statue on the Fairlie Village
Green
The last few Accessibles we have kept you informed on
decisions made by the group interested in some form of
commemorating the lives of the young men who went from this
district to the Great War, and never returned.
Two projects were mooted – a statue and story of a young soldier
leaving Fairlie Railway Station for the final time and a rotunda
with information panels and housing a Krupp Field gun, bought
back as souvenirs by the NZ Government at the end of the War.
We told you what was happening and asked for comments – that
is called consultation!
Comments thus far have all been favourable with specific praise
for the idea of the statue.
Thus the group has sort quotes and now after deciding on the
position of the statue will consult the Fairlie Community Board
and hopefully with their support, apply for funding. The project will
not proceed without external funding: ie: you as a ratepayer will
not be asked to contribute.
The statue will be positioned opposite the Gladstone Grand Hotel,
on the site of the platform of the former Fairlie Railway Station.
It will be 5 metres from the car park area, with a paved area in
front and seats each side leading to the statue and information
panel. We will keep you informed of further developments!
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Amazing!
Fifty - seven years of voluntary service!
Lazer
Electrolysis
Facials
Skin analysis
Lash and Brow tints Brow shape
Manicure/pedicure
Waxing
Makeup
At the recent AGM of the Mackenzie Highland
Pipe Band, Pipe Major John Campbell handed in
his resignation as Pipe Major, a position he has
held for the last 29 years.
John was presented with a plaque and a much
appreciated bottle of whisky, in recognition of his
57 years of continuous service to the band.
For all your beauty requirements and treatments
Phone Helen on 685 8885
Or cell 027 359 3233
John has also tutored pupils at Mackenzie
College for 43 years and has been rewarded
with some of these pupils continuing their piping
interest once they left Fairlie.
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and now introducing
NEW CND Vinylux
Polish that defines time!
I will be away from 27th May until 2nd July
Look forward to seeing you on my return
Without John’s dedication and persistence
as Pipe Major over the years,
it is doubtful the Mackenzie Highland
Pipe Band would be where it is today.
John is to be complimented for giving 57
years of service to band that only last year
celebrated 100 years in existence.
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in strange places!!
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May 22nd 2013
Davey Hughes in Fairlie
Services available
Have you ever touched an arctic fox before? Have you ever
touched a lynx? Have you ever touched a beaver or a skunk?
Well all the children at Fairlie Primary School have!
On Wednesday the 15th we were very lucky to spend an afternoon with
Davey Hughes who told us a few stories about his hunting adventures.
He taught us how to tell if an elephant was going to charge. We got the
opportunity to touch fur from different animals around the globe. We
also got to meet Mr Hughes pet beaver and we named him ‘Snazza.’
Snazza goes everywhere with him, including on planes! We also were
lucky to get a copy of his book, ‘Untamed,’ for the school library.
We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the FAIRLIE PRIMARY
HOME AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE for all their work organising this
visit for us and for organising a fantastic night show. Thanks to all that
came along on the night and those who supported the evening show
including: Heartland Chips, Fairlie House and Garden, Louk Clothing Geraldine, Kiwi Treasures - Lake Tekapo, Pinewood Motels and of
course Davey Hughes from Swazi.
By the children of Fairlie Primary.
WE ARE BACK IN
FAIRLIE
Come and talk to someone from Inland Revenue about….
Working for Families Tax Credits Income Tax Student Loans
Venue:
Heartlands Resource Centre
Main Street Fairlie
11am – 2.30pm
Ph: 03 685 8496 for your appointment www.ird.govt.nz
Work and Income
0800 559 009
or Heartlands Fairlie Resource Centre
for more Information
Phone 685 8496
Lots of yummy warm knitwear just arrived for
the cooler days ahead!!
Funky ballet flats
Fairlie Bridge Club Results
Super comfy God Jocks!!!! - these are worth
checking out!
Don't forget the Prom season for your fantastic
piece of jewellery!!!
Second hand Prom dresses in stock-beautiful!
J Ward - L Gallagher
B Tiffen - R Lambert
M Johnson - J Carson
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what your are looking for!
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WELCOME TO FAIRLIE
The Fairlie Lions would like to
thank the following for their generous sponsorship
and encourage you to support their businesses.
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Anna, Eilish, Isabella, Ailan and Andrew McDonald
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into
exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Jeremiah spoke these words to the Jewish people thousands of
years ago when they found themselves on the move to a new place,
to live among new people. The same words were spoken to me two
weeks ago when I was welcomed as the new vicar/minister of the
Mackenzie Cooperating Church
There are obviously major differences between my families’ situation
and the ancient Jews. For a start, I haven’t come to a foreign city but
to the gorgeous township of Fairlie and its amazing surrounding
countryside! Secondly, I haven’t been sent here as a slave.
Rather I’ve come very willingly from Ashburton (and originally North
Canterbury), as a pastor to the local church. But one thing rings true;
Jeremiah advised the Jewish people to “seek the peace and welfare”
of the people who they found themselves living among. That’s what
I’m here to do. To seek the peace and welfare and wholeness that
God desires to generously bestow on the people of Fairlie. I am here
to pray for you and support your town as a pastor of the local church.
To do this, my wife Anna, along with our children, Ailan (9), Eilish (8)
and Isabella (3), and I will become part of your community. As our
lives get connected with the life of this community we’ll begin to get a
feel for your hopes and dreams and concerns. Over the coming year
I’ll take time to introduce myself to many of you personally. Though of
course you don’t have to wait for us to come to you; if you see us up
the street say hello! And I’m only ever a phone call away if you
should need to talk or have someone pray with you.
The peace of Christ be with you all!
God, you shape our dreams.
As we put our trust in you
may your hopes and desires be ours,
and we your expectant people. Amen.
Arranging a Funeral - What you can do
yourselves - A New Zealand Guide
Rev. Andrew McDonald
BRIDGETTE’S MASSAGE
AND BEAUTY THERAPY
by Philip Tomlinson $10
In stock at Heartlands Fairlie
MIKE PROSSER SPRAYING
Would you like to get rid of those aches
and pains this year?
Have a regular massage to improve
circulation, waste elimination and
prevent tight muscles from getting tired
pasture, crop and broadacre spraying
including helicopter spraying and spreading
For a prompt, efficient service phone
Mike on (03) 685 8802 or 027 22 11 077
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May 22nd 2013
Fairlie Community Vehicle Trust
Church Services
Dial A Ride
Mackenzie CoCo-operating Parish
Anglican – Presbyterian
- Door to door service
-Operated with Volunteer
Drivers
Community Car or Van.
- Within Fairlie township
$3.00 each way
e.g. return trip from
Doctor, Shops etc $6.00
- Kimbell, Albury
and surrounding districts
40 cents per km.
Office: 685 8389
The Vicarage: 685 6124
Vicar: The Reverend Andrew McDonald
MAY
Sunday 26th
9.30am
11.30am
JUNE
Sunday 2nd
9.30am
St Stephen’s
Communion
The Church of the
Good Shepherd
Communion
St Columba
Family Worship
-Timaru
1 person $50 return.
2 person $30 each.
3 persons or more
$25 each.
All welcome at these services
This service is aimed at
those passengers who are
elderly, disabled or
otherwise transport
disadvantaged.
Bookings need to be made
well in advance.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Meets every Sunday
Community Centre Lounge
4.30pm
Everyone welcome
Van Hire
Option 1
- 70 cents / km
includes GST and Fuel
Option 2
- Day hire is $115 per day
including GST.
Vehicle is to be returned full.
Pick up time is 0800
Drop off no later than 1700
unless by prior arrangement.
Please note: Hirers will be
provided with the most cost
effective option.
Eg. If you hired the vehicle on a
per km rate and travel more than
350kms, it will be cheaper to
switch to a day hire.
Phone Andrew Johnson 685 8222
(Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand)
Mackenzie Catholic Parish
Sunday Vigil Mass - 6pm every Saturday in Twizel
Sunday Mass - 9.30am every Sunday in Fairlie
St Patrick’s Church, 7 Gall St, Fairlie Tel: 685 8148
Mackenzie College Extended Class Reunion
Saturday October 26th 2013
Inquiries to jo renton@xtra.co.nz nee Jo Edge
or jooneill37@xtra.co.nz nee Evans
WHITESTONE LTD
ALLANDALE RD
FAIRLIE
PH (03) 685 9023
YOUR LOCAL CONTRACTOR
WITH A FULL RANGE OF EQUIPMENT TO
ASSIST WITH YOUR PROJECTS
Excavation
Roading
Farm Tracks
Driveways
Machine Hire
Irrigation
General Cartage Gravel Supplies
Eftpos Available
For Bookings
Contact Harry
021 399 023
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For Sale
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Community Diary
Toyota Camry 1999: 93,000 km Excellent order $7000
Well maintained Phone: 685 8574 0274 700 448
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Larch Firewood: $90 for 1.8 cubic metre
Phone: 685 8694
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Colonial bassinette: As new mattress Wheels on folding legs
$100
Phone: Sue 685 8938
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Pinecones: $5 per bag 25 Gall St Fairlie Phone: 685 8848
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Double Door Westinghouse Fridge/Freezer: 357L Fridge - 249L
Freezer great condition $700
Phone: Kelvin 027 2829 390
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Firewood: Dry Pine 3.5 cord
Phone: Daniel 027 254 0144
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Queen mattress: Great condition Pet and smoke free home
$70 Pick up Tekapo
Phone: 6806 246
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Large fridge/freezer: older kelvinator model $60 Ph: 685 8851
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Guinea Pigs: 2 cute males with a good cage
Phone: 6806 780 / 027 538 1080
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Firewood Logs: Pine Delivered Ph Kevin O’Neill Ph:685 8360
2005 Ford Escape XLT: Great, reliable and very tidy 4X4.
serviced every 10,000kms 3000cc towbar
6 CD stacker 2 new tyres Windscreen and rego to 12/3/14
207,000Kms Trade Me ref - 571541926 $9500
Rachael Handy 0274 117 091 or 03 685 8494
22nd Fairlie Friendly Club meets 2.00pm Mac Com Centre
25th Mackenzie Rugby v Old Boys - starts 1.00pm Fairlie
25th Fairlie Golf Club Sponsors match Tee off 12.30pm
26th Pink Ribbon Breakfast at the Astro Café Tekapo 8am
27th Young Farmers meeting with speaker- Gladstone 7.30pm
29th Winter Feed prize giving- entries close 23rd May
30th Tenders close for Reserve grazing Lease - MDC
30th Fairlie Districts Prom Assn AGM Red Stag
7.00pm
31st Figure Ice Skating starts lake Tekapo 5 - 6 pm
JUNE
1st
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Winter Market along the verandah Fairlie
Mack Basin Band at Lake Tekapo Tavern 9pm
Golden Oldies tournament - Timaru
Lake Tekapo Hunting Competition
IRD in Fairlie
Closing for submissions for the Draft Annual Plan
to the Mackenzie District Council
7th ‘Old Library Cafe’ Public meeting Council Chambers 7.30pm
8th Card Making Day St Columba Church Hall 10am - 4pm
8th/9th Upholstery course with Reg Barlett
9th Fairlie Friendly Club meeting
2.00pm
14th Operation Cover Up drop off by then
16th Golden Oldies match - Timaru
19th Mental Wellbeing Seminar Community Centre 10am
JULY
3rd Ladies Night at the Albury Tavern
Garage Sale
Saturday 25th May
9 Mt Cook Rd
Wide variety of goods
MAY
10.00 am
Mackenzie Fencing
Wanted
Peter McMurtrie Fairlie
Large freezer for storing grain. Will pick up Phone: 685 8157
Mobile 027 439 8141
Phone 03 685 8438
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Single bed/beds: including mattress wanted.
Must be in good condition.
Phone:027 812 3873
I am your Local Contractor with over
30 years experience.
For FREE quotes and quality workmanship
Contact me for all
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Dolly Varden cake tin
Phone 685 4850
Car pooling
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Looking for someone living in Fairlie district
that works in Timaru and interested in
carpooling to/from work.
Hours 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday -Thursday
Please contact Hannah 027 345 6476
Work wanted
Please take note of this information
Display advertising starts at $14.00 including GST
Advertisements under $14.00 require payment on submission
All cheques payable to Mackenzie Community Enhancement Bd
If paying online please include a reference or issue number
for accounts to refer to.
■ Display advertising sizes are available on request
■ Please submit advertising to the Heartlands
■ For emailed advertising, it would be appreciated if attachments are
submitted in Word for text and JPEG for pictures
The Accessible cannot be held responsible for errors or their
subsequent effects. The right is reserved to alter, abbreviate, omit, or
re-classify advertisements and article for any reason. For any
inquiries phone the Heartland Fairlie Resource Centre 03 685 8496
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Female health professional, looking for additional work within
the Fairlie District – odd jobs such as housework, windows,
gardening, babysitting etc. suitable.
Available Fridays.
Please contact Hannah 027 345 6476
NEED HELP WITH WINTER MAINTENANCE
Call now for
- ENGINERING
- MACHINERY MAINTENANCE
- FENCEING
- BUILDING REPAIRS
- MACHINERY OPERATION YARD OR SECTION CLEAN UP
PLEASE PHONE JEREMY 685 5997 021 720 369
Fairlie Accessible Issue 13-10
Fencing Requirements
Cattle and Sheep yards
Dairy Conversions
Lifestyle Blocks
Timber Fences
Editor : Anne Thomson
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Collator: Sonia Callaghan
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