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Volume 24, Issue 04
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We are turning 150 years old!! We are in the final stages of planning for the Leeston Country Fair on 29th and 30th March. This will be a great family event designed to kick start a year to celebrate Leeston’s 150th anniversary year. The Fair has lots to offer all ages. For the kids we have free shows including The Natural Magic Pirates and Parachute games, bouncy castles, face painting, bumper boats and more. For the vintage enthusiasts we have a plethora of vintage cars, traction engines and farm machinery on display. There are working displays including chaff cutting, parades and traction engine racing. Come and watch a Model T Ford built from nuts and bolts up. What’s coming up Mar.1-Leeston Market Mar.1-Lincoln Market Mar.2-Children’s Day Mar.3-ECVT Southbridge Run Mar.5-Skate Jam Leeston Mar.6-Poppita’s Pizza Mar.7-World Day of Prayer Mar.9-Te Waiora Open Day Mar.10-Toolbox. The Early years Mar.11-Leeston Women’s Group Mar.12-Tool Box. Tweens & Teens Mar.29/30-Leeston Country Fair
There will be horses big and small to see: minis, Clydesdales and Arabs will be on display. You will also be able to take the kids for gig rides. We are highlighting the Leeston area with an expo similar to that held at the rugby club a couple of years ago – we plan to show all that Leeston has to offer. We do need clubs and associations or anyone who wants to put on a display to contact Grant Clausen (03 324 3227). We have workshops to inform you on everything from planning a home veggie garden to changing the oil in your car. Learn how to make jam, preserve fruit and prune roses.
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We also have historic displays on the history of Leeston, heaps of stalls and free entertainment. Main ring events include blade shearing and the fire brigade will be showcasing their skills. Please note that the theme of this event is Victorian in keeping with Leeston being 150 years old. Come dressed in Victoriana, and enter a best dressed competition, or be up for a spot prize for your efforts. Entry to the event is $5 for adults and $2
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SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE
LEESTON LIFE CHURCH
Sunday, 2nd March - Parish Picnic 10am for 10.30 Eucharist. Brookside Dunsandel Rd at the home of Donald & Elizabeth Lill Shared finger food lunch - BYO. Bring plates, cups, chairs & rugs. Fun, races & activities for children of all ages. Wet or fine. Ph 3242 511/ 3242 841 for wet weather venue.
Station Street. Leeston Extream Kidz & TFC (Teens for Christ) every Sunday at 10:00am
Sunday, 9th March 9.30 Irwell - Eucharist 9.30 Leeston - Morning worship and Sunday School Sunday, 16th March 11am Dunsandel - Eucharist Leeston morning worship and Sunday School Priest in Charge - Revd. Jim McKenna, 356 3473 Bishop’s Warden: Kathryn Millar, phone 324 2511 Parish Telephone 324 3801
Sunday, 2nd March 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service. Sunday, 9th March 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service. Senior Pastors, Wayne & Nicky Watson Church Office, phone 3243-697 CATHOLIC CHURCH
St John the Evangelist, Leeston & St Patrick’s, Lincoln Leeston Mass will be celebrated in the St John Ambulance Rooms, Cnr High & Gallipoli Street Sunday, 10:00am - Thursday, 5:30pm Lincoln Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Lincoln at 8:30am Weekday Masses : 9:00am Parish Centre Parish Priest, Fr. Frank Kelly 3252-770 Parish Chairperson, Anna Carter 3243-206
LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS 9th February to 22nd February = 28 days 9 27 2 38
ACCIDENT RELATED CALLS: MEDICAL RELATED CALLS: NIL PATIENT CALLS: TOTAL AMBULANCE CALLS:
64 AMBULANCE HOURS ON CALL OUTS: 157 VOLUNTEER STAFF HOURS ON CALL OUTS: 2399 AMBULANCE KM:
SCHOOL IS BACK, DRIVERS TAKE CARE NEAR SCHOOL BUSES AND SCHOOL GATES DUNSANDEL Feb.8 1843 Feb.14 1304 Feb.18 1534 Feb.19 1742
Paddock fire - Main South Rd MVA - Main South Rd Tree fire - Newtons Rd Smoke showing - Burdons Rd
LEESTON Feb.12 1506 Irwell Rd Feb.18 1539 Feb.22 I155 K28 SOUTHBRIDGE Jan.30 1458 Feb.3 1307 Feb.18 1544 Feb.19 1556 Feb.23 1628
Smoke showing control burn - Leeston Fire in trees - Newtons & Knights Rd Farrington Pl. Rolleston - tanker only MVA - Caldwells Rd Scrub fire - Feredays Rd Tree fire - Newtons Rd Stubble fire - Southbridge & Leeston Rd Scrub fire - Knyvetts Rd
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Why were Messiah’s teachings Hebraic? Understanding the scriptures Hebraically. Meet Shabbat (Sat.) 1:30 Irwell Hall
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Friday Night Youth Every Friday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Meeting at The Station, Station St, Leeston
Discussion, games with focus on themes and topics important or relevant to youth. Enquiries contact Rachel at rachg@leestonnewlife.co.nz Matt Hooper 021 196 4008
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SUMMER SKATE JAMS START ROLLING Budding skateboarders can dust off their boards around the district as the Summer Skate Jam Series kicks off for another year in Darfield. This is the fourth year the series will take place and skating is more popular than ever in Selwyn. Seven Skate Jams are planned for February and March as part of the series. “Selwyn has a large number of young people and the Skate Jams are a great chance to enjoy a fun day out and learn some new skills from skate professionals,” says Chris Martin, Selwyn District Council’s Youth Advisor. Mr Martin says the series will also tie in with Children’s Day on March 2, which is a fun-filled afternoon of activities including a bungee run, bouncy castle and farm yard animals. “We’re offering a Skate Jam on Children’s Day to entertain teens as we want them to come along to the day as well,” he says.
Each Skate Jam event includes a free sausage sizzle, a rocking DJ, best trick competitions and loads of spot prizes. Staff from Cheapskates will also be at the events offering free skate hire and free lessons to skaters of all ages. “We’re looking forward to some great days of fun in the sun and we want everyone to come and join us,” says Mr Martin. The Summer Skate Jam Series is being held at: ·Darfield Youth Park Wednesday 19 February 46pm ·Lincoln New World Car Park - Wednesday 26 February 4-6 pm ·Rolleston Youth Park Sunday 2 March from 122pm (Children’s Day) ·Leeston Youth Park Wednesday 5 March 4-6pm ·All Saints Church Car Park Prebbleton - Wednesday 12 March 4-6pm ·Rolleston Youth Park Wednesday 19 March 4-6pm ·Tai Tapu School Wednesday 26 March 4-6pm
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LEESTON PLUNKET NEEDS HELP We need some more people to join the Plunket committee as most of the gang no longer have Plunket aged kids. The Leeston committee is needed to help with the basic running and maintenance of the Plunket rooms, with scope for whatever else is dreamed up. Mostly it’s a great way of getting to know other locals and part of a worthwhile organisation (and working to improve it locally). We would really appreciate any help. We are having a get together on Wed March 5th 7pm at Hillyers Leeston to have a chat about it all. Phone Helen 3243032 0211660277 andrewandhelenr@gmail.com
STOP MEANS STOP AT INTERSECTIONS Selwyn District Council and the New Zealand Police are launching a campaign to remind motorists to stop at intersections. Over the past five years, 558 or 42% of all crashes in Selwyn district happened at intersections. Over 75% of these happened in higher speed areas on the open road. The crashes resulted in seven fatalities and 81 serious injuries. Last year the Council carried out a survey of driver behaviour at 20 local intersections controlled by stop signs. The results showed on average, one third of drivers did not come to a complete stop when they were required to do so. The survey results were used to help develop the message for the new intersection campaign ‘Stop means stop, not slow and go.’ “Many of the drivers recorded as not stopping in the survey were slowing down, nearly stopping, but then carrying on through the intersection after a quick look. Rolling stops are very common in Selwyn District, and all over New Zealand but they are not a safe way to approach a busy intersection with a stop sign,” says Ngaire Tinning, Road Safety Coordinator at Selwyn District Council. Mrs Tinning says that with a rolling stop, motorists often assume they will be able to drive through an intersection and do not allow enough time to stop for other traffic. “The other problem with a rolling stop is that people often don’t look properly in both
directions before continuing on which can result in crashes.” She says that approaching intersections with a rolling stop is a habit for many drivers and some may not actually realise they had not come to a complete stop. As well as reminding drivers to stop at intersections, the road safety campaign will also encourage drivers to take another look at intersections to check that they see other vehicles and they have enough time to safely turn or travel through the crossing if other cars are moving quickly. “People often misjudge the speed of other vehicles when turning or travelling through an intersection and this is a major cause of crashes,” says Mrs Tinning. The campaign begins this week and will be supported by advertising and billboards. Free ‘Stop means stop, not slow and go’ notepads are also available at Selwyn District Council Libraries and Service Centres. The New Zealand Police will continue to monitor local intersections as this is where the majority of serious crashes in Selwyn are occurring. “A joint effort from all drivers is required to reduce the number and severity of crashes on our roads,” says Senior Sergeant Phil Newton.
LEESTON WOMEN’S GROUP We had a great first meeting of the Leeston Women’s Group on Tuesday the 11th of February. More than 30 wonderful women turned up and we were all excited to meet each other. We shared wine and nibbles while introducing ourselves and deciding on the direction the group would take. We are pleased to announce our next meeting is on Tuesday the 11th of March at the new time of 7pm at Poppita’s Café and Pizzeria (87 High St Leeston). We are going to have a wine tasting provided by Straight 8 Es-
tate in Burnham, with an opportunity to purchase wine afterwards. We will then have time to chat and mingle. Feel free to bring some nibbles to share and come along. Join our Facebook account (search: Leeston Women’s Group) to keep up to date on what is happening. Please RSVP to Bianca to let her know if you are coming either by email (biancawoyak@gmail.com) or on the Facebook page. See you soon!
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FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS Selwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging local councils to get their applications in to the Ministry of Youth Development in order to secure funding from the Youth Development Partnership Fund. Ms Adams indicated that there was a total of $889,000 for allocation, with between $10,000 and $70,000 available per project. “The point of this fund is to give young people aged 12 to 24 the opportunity to start projects that are meaningful to them and their communities,” said Ms Adams. “With over 800,000 12 to 24 year olds in New Zealand, it is vital that we support our young people and celebrate the great things many of them are doing.
This fund facilitates young people’s active contribution to decision-making while helping to develop their leadership skills,” said Ms Adams. Ms Adams’ electorate of Selwyn encompasses areas that come under the authority of the Selwyn District Council and areas, such as Templeton, Halswell and Banks Peninsula, which are within the Christchurch City Council’s boundaries. Applications to the Youth Development Partnership Fund close at midday on Friday 4th April 2014. More information is available at http://www.myd.govt.nz/ funding/youth-developmentpartnership-fund.html.
Selwyn Parenting Network Celebrates Children’s Day You are invited to join in the Children’s Day celebration 2014. Bring your children/ friends/neighbours/ grand-children, picnic and blanket and join in the fun. This celebration is on Sunday 2nd of March 2014 from 12pm to 3pm outside at the Rolleston Community Centre, Rolleston Drive: cancelled if wet. The celebration will include bouncy castles, bungy run, band, DJ, sausage sizzle, skate park activities, face painting, balloons,
farmyard animals, pony rides, sack races, roaming fairy and much more. This is a free community event organised by Selwyn Parenting Network thanks to many volunteers, sponsors and supporters including Lottery Grants Board, The Tindall Foundation, Selwyn District Council and The Canterbury Community Trust. Children’s Day is a noncommercial annual day, founded in the year 2000, with the vision of celebrating and nurturing our greatest treasure, our children. Core values of the day
are: giving time, praise and encouragement, listening and talking, love and affection, and new experiences. Visit: www.childrensday.org.nz for more information. For more information from the Selwyn Parenting Network or to be added to the monthly email newsletter, please email enquiries@spn.org.nz or check out our website www.spn.org.nz o r f a c e b o o k www.facebook.com/ SelwynParentingNetwork
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INSPIRING TEACHERS RECOGNISED NATIONWIDE All New Zealanders are being invited to share stories of the teacher who had the greatest impact on their lives in an online initiative launched today. ‘InspiredbyU’ is being launched as part of the inaugural Festivals of Education (to be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from 21 March). Using virtual postcards, thousands of New Zealanders will have the opportunity to share the story of the teacher that had the biggest impact on their l i v e s . Prime Minister John Key was among the first to share his ’InspiredbyU’ story, writing an oversize postcard to his former teacher – Rob Hughes – who taught him economics at Burnside High School, and who still teaches economics at the same school today. In the postcard, he writes: “Dear Rob, I was inspired by you because you had a love, passion, and great knowledge of economics. You added to my desire to make a difference to New Z e a l a n d . ” Education Minister Hekia Parata added her “inspiring teacher” story to the launch, identifying Mrs Patricia Fitzpatrick, who taught Ms Parata and many of her siblings at Ngata memorial College in Ruatoria. Ms Parata writes: “I was inspired by you because you: Encouraged my LOVE of reading Broadened my taste in literature
Bolstered my confidence when other kids thought it was pretty nerdy And you were big on “big words” (though not bureaucratic ones!)” Members of the public are invited to create their own digital postcards, sharing their teacher story online, atwww.inspiredbyU.org.nz. Large-scale postcards from around 200 prominent New Zealanders will also be exhibited at the Festivals. Chris Sullivan, General Manager of Knowledge and Growth for Cognition Educat i o n , s a y s “The Festivals of Education are all about celebrating excellence and innovation in our wider education system, and teachers play a crucial role in this. It’s important that we celebrate the enormous contribution our educators make to society and the InspiredbyU website is a nice way of doing this.” Everyone is welcome to contribute their inspiring teacher story at www.inspiredbyU.org.nz The Festivals of Education – free, open-to-the public events including inspiring speakers, interactive displays, activities, food and performance – will take place in Auckland 21-23 March at the Viaduct Events Centre, Christchurch 23 March at Wigram Air Force Museum and in Wellington on 29 March at TSB Bank Arena, Shed 6 and Frank K i t t s P a r k . For more information or to g e t in v o lv e d v i si twww.festivalofeducation.co. nz.
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INTRODUCING MRS MUSIC...AKA MRS HELEN Everyone knows Mrs Helen.... or do they? Helen Hinson, or Mrs Helen to all the preschool children in and around our area of Leeston has been running Mrs Helen’s Preschool Music Session for well over 25 years now. It started with a request from a grandmother all those years ago, when Helen's own daughter was just 4. She now is in her 30's. Over those many years Helen has devoted every Wednesday morning be-
tween 9.45 and 10.30 to a group of preschoolers and their Mums, grandmums and carers, teaching them the love of music, all for a gold coin donation. Over the decades the numbers have fluctuated from 2 to 22 children. When you talk with Helen she tells you, that she does it because she loves it. She is thrilled to now see the next generation coming through with their mums whom she also taught, with new comers to the area also
now joining in which adds to her enthusiasm. At the end of each session Mrs Helen rushes off to her next appointment at one of our schools to teach piano to some of the over 50 pupils she teaches. If you are one of the many who have been in her classes and under her tuition over those years, do remember she is still going strong and would love to know how you all are going with your music too.
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FIRE RESTRICTIONS INTRODUCED IN SELWYN A restricted fire season will be introduced in Selwyn district from 8pm on Thursday 20 February. “The fire risk in Selwyn has increased over the past few weeks as weather conditions have become drier,” says Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Wilson Brown. “Overall the district is now very dry and the forecast for the coming weeks does not include any significant rainfall so it’s appropriate that we move to a restricted fire season to reduce the fire danger.” Under a restricted fire season, only gas barbeques, crop residue and rubbish fires inside contained drums are allowed in rural areas of Selwyn. There are a number of conditions which must be met before fires can be lit (see ‘What’s allowed in a restricted fire season’ below). Any other fires can only be lit if a permit has been obtained from Selwyn District Council. “Fire Services have noticed people lighting pit fires to burn debris over the past couple of weeks – these fires are not allowed in a restricted fire season without a fire permit as they can easily escape from the pit,” says Mr Brown. Mr Brown says that if people are thinking of lighting a fire, they should always check whether they can do so and what safety guidelines they must meet by visiting the Council website, www.selwyn.govt.nz/ fire, or phoning the Council
on 347 2800 or 318 8338. “Over summer people may see crop residue fires burning. Fire services are often called out to attend rural fires that are being supervised and managed appropriately,” he says. “It’s expensive and time consuming for volunteer fire fighters to attend false call outs so we encourage people to consider whether a fire is an emergency before they dial 111. If there are people on site supervising the fire, a fire break and water on hand it is probably a controlled operation – however if there is no one present people should report this by dialing 111.” What’s allowed in a restricted fire season? In residential areas the only type of fire permitted throughout the year is a gas barbeque. Other fires need a resource consent from Environment Canterbury. In rural areas in Selwyn in a restricted fire season the following rules apply: · Gas barbeques are allowed if a water source is nearby. In residential areas gas barbeques are the only type of outdoor fire allowed unless a resource consent has been granted from ECAN for the fire · Fires inside properly constructed drums are allowed. Only vegetation, paper, cardboard and untreated wood can be burned and the fire must be during daylight hours and attended at all times. A water source must be nearby to extin-
guish the fire if needed and the fire may not be lit when strong winds are blowing or forecast · The burning of crop residue is allowed but only during daylight hours and must be attended at all times. Fires may not be lit when strong winds are blowing or forecast, fire fighting equipment and an adequate water source must be nearby and a 10 metre firebreak must be cleared around the edge of the area to be burnt · Fires may be lit if a specific permit has been issued by Selwyn District Council and the conditions of the permit are followed What’s not allowed? · Any type of fire not listed as permitted above · Fires cannot be lit on Council reserves - including Coes and Chamberlains Fords and Whitecliffs Reserve. In the high country and hill areas of Selwyn, a restricted fire season is permanently in place.
LEESTON SCHOOL LEADERS 2014 Leeston School has had a very settled start to the school year, as we launch into this term’s theme of ‘Play and Adventure’. Pictured above are the 2014 Leeston School leaders sheltering under our new gazebo purchased by the fund raising efforts of the Leeston School Parent Teacher Association, and partially sponsored by Kyocera and Weather-wise. The gazebo will be used for multiple purposes, and will be instantly recognisable at sporting and cultural events by its colourful graphics depicting the Leeston School ‘Pillars of Care’ (Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Each Other, and Caring for our Environment) - the values which uphold our school. Our roll is continuing to grow, and at the start of the year we welcomed 335 pupils back to school. At the very end of last year our Board of Trustees (BOT) received notification from the Ministry that we have
been allocated six new classrooms, consisting of three roll-growth rooms and three replacement rooms, with the idea that once our roll has stabilized, we can replace some of our prefabricated classrooms. Our new buildings will be twostoried, and the BOT are currently working with the Ministry of Education and an architect on a development plan to determine the best sites for these rooms. It is hoped that the building of these new rooms will start mid-year. Currently all classes are enjoying swimming lessons, and our first major event of the year will be our swimming sports on Tuesday 25th of February followed by the junior team’s swimming demonstration on Thursday 27th of February, to which parents and whānau are warmly invited. Lynda Taylor Principal
Children from left to right: Front row: Nathan McKenzie, Ben Smith, Katarina Jackson, Millie Birkett Back row: Daniel Smith, Chantelle Cochrane, Emma Maylam, Emma Jackson, Amber Lemon Absent: Jake Faulkner Wednesdays 10:30am - 12 noon At The Station 3 Station St, Leeston ( except in the holidays) $2/family, 1st session free
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FAILURE - Burden or Benefit? When I was a child I would always make a wish for happiness when I cut my birthday cake. I had no idea how to achieve happiness, but I wished for it nevertheless. When I grew up I read a story which said that life began when you stopped strangling yourself on the inside. By this I suspect the author was referring to self pity and introspection. She had good reason to waste away her life on sorrow with her personal history of loss, betrayal and illness in her family. Then she met a man with scars all over his body and a tattoo on the inside of his forearm. He had been a prisoner in Auschwitz during WWII and lost his entire family when the Gestapo murdered them in their own back yard. His sorrow caused her to weep for him. The night she cried “was the beginning of everything”, and all that had happened to her before that night “started to become small and insignificant.” (“I’ll
Watch the Moon” by Ann Tatlock). By inference this surely means that really living is to learn to reach out to another person- or we can use up an entire allotment of years without ever living at all. Now that I am grown I know that the definition of lasting happiness lies in being others-centred. But this doesn’t happen unless we have had some experience of life so that we can relate to others’ pain. This is where failure comes in. Norman Vincent Peale, noted minister and psychiatrist, says that children should not be protected from the negative aspects of childhood but be taught to cope with hardship when it happens. He suggests that the basis of all mental illness is the refusal to deal with pain in our life. Is this why life gives us challenges and pain so that things which will only hinder us, which make us without a backbone, are chipped away and removed? The conveniences of modern life rob us
of backbone. And yet where there is evidence of pain, we as humans find it hard to accept and even deny the experience. These experiences don’t so much destroy us on the outside as one would think so much as we strangle ourselves on the inside as already described. Once we really start to accept challenges and pain we really start to live on the inside and life starts to happen. When we reach out in humanness we find friendship because people like to be with others who are as interested, or more interested, than they are in themselves. Life is designed to be community based. People love to go on wilderness experiences to cleanse their soul. Some find themselves in a wilderness against their will and come back to share the fruits of their experience. Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment and subsequent leadership is an example. His own book’s title, “Long Walk to Freedom” speaks of happiness found. By contrast, Jesse Martin became the youngest person to sail the world solo and unassisted. When he went out on a venture again, this time with a young crew, relationships on board broke down and the venture failed dismally for everyone. Why? Possibly because he rejected his crew’s pain and suffering, wanting only a successful outcome, and responded with criticism and judgement. In the end he called the experience a “love story”, full of the discovery of close friendships. Togetherness is the thread and web of life. Competition can be healthy if it encourages us to better ourselves but not at the
expense of others. Ninety percent of the time our own times of being at loggerheads with our loved ones are the result of our own disappointments and fear in case life passes us by. We treat our loved ones with contempt and scorn because of what they do/ don’t do for us. Friendships take a lifetime to forge and five minutes to lose. And what is God’s overriding example in all this? Love. It was there for us as an example from the beginning. It is all there for us to throw around like confetti on a wedding day. Love, triumphant even in sorrow and suffering. And so we find that that elusive quality – happiness – exists after all, and can be clutched as a personal prize with the assurance of one who knows their gain can never be lost. Failure at first glance, is an unwelcome happening. But its consequences are far reaching. By Wendy Christie
STEP BACK IN TIME Step Back in Time - is the name given to Lincoln Farmers' and Craft Market's next special community event to be held on Sat 1st March from 10 am to 1 pm on the green next to Hillyers Cafe, Gerald St. Lincoln. Come and take a nostalgic look at a traditional country market of old with vintage machines on display, period dress, traditional games for the children, and great live music. There will also be a wide array of genuine local produce on offer from farm fresh fruit and veggies, local cheeses, hazelnuts, a wide selection of delicious baking, gourmet pies, eggs, cordials to fresh flowers and plants. Don’t miss an opportunity to pick up a unique gift from one of the many artisan craft stalls. Market goers are encouraged to get in the spirit of the event by dressing in period costume with prizes up for grabs for the Best Dressed Adult and Child: Judging approx.11-30. Full details www.facebook.om/ lincolnmarket
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I think Summer has finally arrived: scorching temperatures, fire restrictions, harvesters going hard out to get the crops in. Life is forever on the move in the country. You just have to love the community we live in. That goes for the Leeston Market as well: we just love it. We are a farmers’ and craft market so if you can grow it or make it, you are most welcome to come along. We have space for a fruit stall at the moment so please call us. We provide a
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non- competitive environment so you won’t have to compete with anyone else with what you have to offer. Having said that, if someone already does what you do, please let us know you are interested as not all the stall holders come every fortnight and ‘marketeers’ come and go as they move in and out of the district. And then some don’t! Meet Shirley, the Leeston Market Secretary and Janice, our Chairwoman (pictured). Shirley moved to Southbridge about three years
ago and became firm friends with Janice who has been a stalwart of the Leeston Market since its inception six years ago. I can’t remember a weekend when Janice hasn’t been tending her stall and now they have their very own regular ‘clientele’. Come sunshine, or rain, whatever the weather, if the veges grow, you’ll find these two lovely ladies ready to serve. Try toasted English muffins, cream cheese, sliced strawberries from Janice and Shirley and maple syrup: the lunch of a
Photo above shows Shirley and Janice in action at the Leeston Market.
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hard working marketeer, super yummy!! There will be two market dates in March, the 1st and the 15th and then on the 29th and 30th the 150th Leeston Country Fair will be on at the A & P Show and you may catch up with some of our ‘marketeers’ there as well. With entry for adults only $5 and children a gold coin donation, this is THE 150th Leeston event to attend. I am really excited. I just love a country fair. Lets hope the weather settles at around 20 degrees instead of 30. April is another action filled month so start marking the dates on the calendar. Market dates for April are the 5th and 19th. How far are you with the Easter Bonnet designs? The judge is on standby and the prizes are sorted, one for the under 15 years, and also for the over 15’s. That way the children don’t have to show up their parents when their hats win out. Don’t wait till the last minute to
put your creations together and remember, not too much chocolate before Easter Sunday. April is also the month for the annual Leeston Fete, this year on the 26th. It’s a huge day for the ‘marketeers’ so remember to come and see us as you join in the fun. It’s an awesome day out for the entire family. If you would like to join us, please contact the Leeston Market Committee Secretary – Shirley Fisher, on email – shirleydjfisher@msn.com for a stall application form and further information, or myself – 03 3242 595 – siouxzart@xtra.co.nz. Upcoming markets are this weekend, 1st March, then the 15th March, 5th and 19th April. We look forward to seeing you there ~ whatever the weather. Brenda Franz
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NEIGHBOURS DAY AOTEAROA New Zealand’s biggest celebration of neighbourliness, Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back on the 29-30 of March to once again turn strangers into neighbours and streets into neighbourhoods. Over the Neighbours Day weekend, thousands of neighbours around New Zealand will come together and create or strengthen relationships that will continue to enrich their lives long after the weekend has ended. “Neighbourliness isn’t just a once-a-year thing,” says Neighbours Day Project Manager Kimberley Cleland. “The more we practise it, the stronger our communities grow. Neighbours Day is an amazing opportunity to celebrate neighbourliness, to meet the people we live alongside, and create
healthy, resilient, and fun communities.” Many neighbourhoods are well underway planning their Neighbours Day celebrations. Around New Zealand, people are organising street parties, weaving lessons, trips to the beach, gift swaps, and other neighbourly activities. The Neighbours Day team is encouraging Kiwis to find out more about the people in their neighbourhoods, and find ways to pull together to help each other out. Keen gardeners, fishermen, or bakers could start a neighbourhood food swap, helping local families serve fresh and healthy food to their whānau. Sportsmen and women could form a social sports team, and local teenagers might be great babysitters for young ones. “Neighbours Day is a
great opportunity to find out what skills and resources the people in your street have to offer,” says Denise Bijoux from Inspiring Communities. “Coming together, pooling resources, and helping each other out is what Neighbours Day is all about.” The recent Sovereign Wellbeing Survey found that only 30% of Kiwis connect socially with others more than once a week, and only a quarter of us feel connected to our local communities. This has major effects on the wellbeing of individuals. People who feel isolated are more likely to experience depression, have less immunity to disease, have disrupted sleep, and feel more stressed. “We can all make an effort to connect with our local communities,” says Cont. on page 20
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ST JOHN ELLESMERE UPDATE Over the last three months, St John Ellesmere has upgraded its second vehicle to a fully-equipped Ambulance, bringing it inline with our front line Ambulance. A big driver for this is the huge amount of work being done by our volunteers. Previously, our no. 1 Ambulance was averaging 2+ calls per day while no. 2 Ambulance was averaging around 1 or more calls per week. Since the second Ambulance has been on station in Leeston, No. 1 Ambulance has responded to an average of 3+ calls per day while No. 2 Ambulance has responded to 2+ calls per week. With increased work load our volunteers are continuing to cover Ambulance shifts 24/7. However, as we know, people have many time commitments nowadays so it is not until 24 hours before the shift starts that we fill it. Our volun-
teers, like the community at large, have work and day-to -day commitments. On top of that workload our volunteers respond to calls for our No. 2 Ambulance when available although they are not on call. There are also ongoing training commitments. Our Volunteer Ambulance Officers are now some of the most well-trained and clinically capable Ambulance personnel that St John has ever had. There are ongoing changes in the health sector and St John has to remain relevant and vital as part of that. Our Volunteers commit to a lot of training which means they are ready to help their communities. The service that this small group of Volunteers gives to their community with the support of their families, work mates, employers, as well as our St John supporters to the Health system, are immeasurable.
The teenage years can be like riding a roller coaster; Toolbox courses aim to take out a few of the nastier twists and turns on the track, and also to help you to hold on and enjoy the ride. A Toolbox parenting group will give practical insights and coaching strategies that you can choose to use and adapt for your own family. A local facilitator will guide you through the material in an informal, relaxed and friendly environment which includes DVD, workbook and discussion with other parents. Start Date: Wednesday 12 March-Wednesday 16 April 2014 7pm-9pm 6 consecutive Wednesday nights Venue: Ellesmere College. Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston Cost: $30 single and $50 couple for parents with students at Ellesmere college (there is subsidy funding available if needed). $67:50 per person or $90 per couple non college parents The 6 week course covers the following topics:
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Atmosphere, Boundaries, Responsibility, Communication, Technology, Discipline, Self-esteem, Resilience, Relationships and Future Focus. For booking and more information contact Bridget Scott by phoning (03) 3243862 or 0274 688927 or E m a i l scottb@ellesmere.school.nz Or contact Lynley Garratt (03) 355 2680 or email lynley.garratt@theparentingpl ace.com To see more course information check out www.theparentingplace.com
Toolbox - The Early Years (0-6yrs) The Parenting Place Date: 10th March - 14th April Time: Monday Evenings, 7-9pm. Venue: St.David's Church, High St, Leeston. Cost:
$67.50/person $90.00/couple
Contact: Sarah Walker ph: 324 8240/ 021 1766708 www.theparentingplace.com
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GETTING OLD HAS IT CHALLENGES!!! Getting old has its challenges for animals as well as people! Pip, an elderly Fox Terrier, was bought in to the clinic by her owner, Kath, after a miserable day feeling uncomfortable. After a thorough check up she was found to be really sore in her lumber spine- a common place for aches and pains in older animals, especially after a lifetime of energetic activity on the farm. We started Pip on a course of painkillers and a new diet to combat the middle aged spread which had crept up on her as her activity levels dropped. We also started a course of weekly injections to help Pip’s aging joints. The response to treatment was remarkable. The ‘old Pip’ Kath had forgotten existed resurfaced. She has
so much more energy. Kath has continued with Pip’s new diet and Pip’s weight is much more in line with what it should be to minimize stress on her old joints. She still gets her pain relief tablets on a regular basis and a new member of the family in the form of a Westie pup have all contributed to a much happier life for Pip. The message from this case is that there is help at hand for your pet-dog, cat, rabbit, rat or whatever - as they get older and in most cases we can improve their quality of life. Make an appointment for a check up and start
the journey towards a happier old age for your pet. We would like to bring your attention to a mistake in the current Yellow Pages advertisement which states that the VETENT Leeston Clinic is open on Saturday morning. This is not the case. Our VETENT Leeston Clinic is closed on Saturday morning. Any animal requiring veterinary attention over the weekend can be taken to our VETENT Lincoln Clinic, phone 3252808, between 9 and 12 midday on Saturday or out of hours please call 3243575 for our after hours service.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR PORK??
New Zealand consumers want to know where their food comes from and NZPork believes they have a right to that information, CEO of NZPork, Owen Symmans told the Primary Production Select Committee this week. “Many New Zealanders believe that as a food producing country the food they buy is grown here. They want to support local produce. Most will be surprised this is not actually the case, 49% of the pork and pork products consumed here is imported, for example. Our research tells us that people generally believe the bacon, ham or pork they are buying is local. And often the labelling, while legal, is misleading.” Mr Symmans said that with some products, such as ham and bacon, the only ‘kiwi’ components might be the water or the “Manuka” smoke used during processing. “The major ingredient – the meat – is imported from some-
where else such as Mexico or Canada.” Despite being a signatory to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Agreement (FSANZ), New Zealand has not adopted the same approach to labelling as its partner, Mr Symmans said. Australia requires CoOL (country of origin labelling) for fresh products (single ingredient product). “NZPork has recommended to the [Primary Production] Select Committee hearing submissions on the Food Bill that CoOL labelling requirements be introduced for single ingredient products under the FSANZ standard. We should not continue to ‘opt out’ of our responsibility to ensure consumers can make an informed decision about the food they are buying.” Mr Symmans said that rules also need to be amended so that the country of origin of the main ingredient of a processed (multiple ingredient) product is identified in a clear and obvious manner.
ELLESMERE BARELAND FOR SALE
Lochheads Road-Tramway Reserve Road 32.37 Ha in two titles of 20.23Ha and 12.14 Ha Two road boundaries. Eight paddocks suitable dairy grazing. Permanent and temporary fencing set up with hot wire. Well and pump supplying reticulated water. Waterton clay loam type soil.
This property is suitable for dairy grazing and cropping and will be sold as one parcel.
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6.27 Ha of bareland. Currently being farmed in an arable manner. Perfect for running a few sheep, cattle or horses. Ability to build shed or stables. Close to townships of Leeston and Doyleston. Waterton clay loam type soil.
This property in a great location is a blank canvas and is ready to be developed. To be sold by Deadline Sale with all offers to be presented on or before 5pm 12th March 2014.
Stephan Knowler A.H. (03) 3291-020 Mob. 027 229 9522
Lynette Johnston A.H. (03) 3242-138 Mob. 021 685 821
Whether Buying or Selling - It Pays to Deal with the Locals Matson & Allan Real Estate Limited - Licensed under the REA Act 2008 70 High Street, Leeston (Hillyers Building) - Phone 324-3704 - www.marealestate.co.nz
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APPRECIATION SHOWN TO THE ELLESMERE COMMUNITY CARE ORGANISATION (ECCO) At the end of year dinner for voluntary groups, held at the Selwyn District Council at Rolleston, the two representatives of Ellesmere Community Care Organisation (ECCO) were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Mayor, Kelvin Coe. This was given by the Council and citizens of Selwyn District to acknowledge and honour the special contribution that ECCO through its volunteers, has made to the Community. ECCO was established in 1991 with the aim of helping anyone in need in the Ellesmere area. Since then many hundreds of residents have
received advice or assistance. During 2013 the volunteers have attended to over 175 requests for a wide variety of help. Services provided include offering support and practical help for young families and others in times of illness, bereavement, house fires, and accidents; help dealing with Government agencies - WINZ, ACC, Family mediation/custody, organising budgeting advice and visit and assist the elderly. Home Share is a respite care scheme for the elderly and two of these have been started and are operating in Leeston and
Photo above shows from left to right back row - Gaye Lilley, Di Cameron, George Maylam, Kath Mentink, Shirley Lemon, June McLachlan. And in the front - Polly Middleton and Lois Birkett Absent was Denise Abbott, Heather Cochrane and Bridget Scott.
Southbridge. ECCO also delivers Hampers to families in Dunsandel, Southbridge, Leeston and all the Rural areas prior to Christmas. A major and most important part of our work is transporting people to doctors, specialist and hospital appointments and treatment. Our volunteer drivers are available to any one in the Ellesmere Community who has this need – just a phone call to the numbers listed and this will be arranged. At present ECCO is working alongside other Community Care groups in Selwyn District to establish
'Sages', a mentoring type of service for those needing new parenting/home skills. Watch for more information about this soon. In August 2011 ECCO took up the loan of a Mini Bus from the North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust, and after a trial period of 10 months, established a need for a service in Ellesmere. In July 2012, under the auspices of ECCO, the Ellesmere Community Vehicle Trust was set up and soon acquired a Toyota 10 seater MiniBus. This is now available for Ellesmere groups to use on outings, driven by an approved
volunteer driver. ECCO is very grateful for financial assistance towards our work from the Ellesmere Lions, Canterbury Community Trust, Cogs, and many other groups and individuals. This enables us to continue to provide these services on a voluntary basis in our community. Lois Birkett, Chairman. Ph 324 3884 Polly Middleton, Secretary. Ph 324 3606 Shirley Lemon, Treasurer. Ph 324 3310
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TOP RESULTS FOR SOUTHBRIDGE TEAM length of 45 mm hose to knock down a disc Dragging a life sized dummy a distance of 30.5m In the Individual Section, Steven Maw showed the experience he gained by competing at the World Firefighter Combat Challenge last October in Las Vegas, by holding out younger brother Hamish, who was very impressive in the last Individual run of the day against 2NZ,Chris Bestwick of Te Awamutu. The brothers both set personal best times for New Zealand based events. In the 2man Tandem Event Steven teamed up with Craig Clark to finish 2nd as Hamish teamed up with Father, Wayne to finish 3rd.Ed Love and Issac Williams from Lincoln finished a very respectable 5th Overall. The Relay Team, which had the fastest seeding time, carried this form through the Knockout Stage beating a very good Cust Team in the Final. The Team now has its sights firmly set on the National Firefighter Combat Challenge to be held in Wellington 21st/22nd March where the Brigade has 3
Individual, 2 Tandem and 1 Relay Team entered. The brigade wish to thank Rakaia Island Ltd, Equus and Carbon Health and Performance for their continued support . Results South Island Firefighter Combat Challenge Individual 1st Steven Maw 1.56.05 2nd Hamish Maw 2.00.81 3rd Ed Jackman (Cust) 2.10.64 Tandem 1st Cust 1.52.67 2nd Southbridge 1.54.30 3rd SouthbridgeBlue 1.57.69 Relay 1st Southbridge 1.39.29 2nd Cust 1.51.13 3rd Takaka 1.57.40 Team 1st Southbridge 6.23.34
Top photo South Island 1 - Relay Team- South Island Champions Next photo is the 2014 Southbridge 017-Team Southbridge left to right Craig Clark, Steven Maw, Ed Love, Wayne Maw, Hamish Maw, Photo right shows South Island 2 Hamish Maw runnerup. Photo below South Island 3 Steven Maw, South Island Champion.
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ELLESMERE BOWLS 20 Following are the final Leeston 1 18 results for the mixed fives Lincoln 4 Southbridge 15 competition Lincoln 1 and Tai Tapu 3 have tied on 36 points each. Lincoln 1 Tai Tapu 3 Tai Tapu 1 Akaroa Lincoln 3 Lincoln 2 Leeston 2 Tai Tapu 2
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Pam Clarke and Pauline Smith of Diamond Harbour have won the Ellesmere Women’s Pairs defeating Lyndsey Withell and Pauline Hayton of Lincoln in the final. There were 12 entries in the competition. Congratulations to the winners.
LEESTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB TO HOST COACHING CLINIC BY EX ALL BLACK Leeston Rugby Football Club is to host a Coaching Clinic facilitated by former All Black and Crusaders player Nathan Mauger. The Clinic is aimed at improving the level of coaching within the Ellesmere District of players in the 10 -15 year age group. Club President Trevor Kennett said that the Club was excited at having Nathan Mauger conduct the Coaching Clinic. The Clinic is to be held at the Club Rooms on High St, Leeston on 27 April and is open to all coaches from Rugby Clubs within Ellesmere as well as anyone else interested in improving their rugby coaching skills. The aim of the clinic, said Trevor, is to support those who are new to coaching by giving them some tips on how to get the most out of their
teams, and so to improve the skills of players. These people (the coaches) put a lot of time into our youth, so this clinic is about us recognising this effort and giving the coaches the skills they need to do their job well. He concluded by saying that he was looking forward to the Ellesmere Rugby coaching community coming together in Leeston on 27 April to learn from Nathan Mauger and at the same time exchange ideas that will enable all rugby coaches to improve the way they deliver the game. Anyone wanting to know more is encouraged to visit our website www.leestonrugbyclub.co.nz
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LEESTON-SOUTHBRIDGE CRICKET - COUNTRY CHAMPIONS! The Leeston Southbridge Cricket Senior Cricket team won the Fulton Wright Cup in the Canterbury Country Combined Senior Cricket Competition Final on Saturday. Leeston Southbridge are the Canterbury Country cricket champions after a comprehensive victory over Weedons at Hagley Oval on Saturday. Excellent batting from Captain Russell Parker (88) and Canterbury Under 19 rep Harry Chamberlain (73) propelled Leeston Southbridge to a very competitive score of 2616 off their 45 overs. For Weedons, Daniel Fleming managed three wickets but also conceded an unhealthy 61 runs. Leeston Southbridge
started off their effort in the field well with wicketkeeper, Blair Franklin, taking a great diving catch off the bowling of Andy Rogers capturing the vital wicket of Weedons captain Paul Rugg for 10. Weedons had the services of Netherlands international captain. When he was dropped in the slips off his first ball he punished the Leeston Southbridge mistake by Piling on 49 quick runs including 22 off one over! When Borren played a ball onto his own stumps, the Leeston Southbridge side took wickets at regular intervals and Weedons ended up 162-9 with one of their batsmen retiring hurt. Leeston Southbridge are the inaugural winners
of the Fulton Wright Cup, with the new combined competition being in its maiden season. The team now turns its focus to defending the Ellesmere Senior A title which they won last season Also the short scorecard for the final was Leeston-Southbridge 2616 (R Parker 88, H Chamberlain 73, J Winchester 39; D Fleming 3-61) beat Weedons 162-9 (P Borren 49, S Dunnett 31; T Wilkinson 3-39) by 99 runs.
Photo below shows the team celebrating their success and displaying the Fulton Wright Cup
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ELLESMERE CYCLING CLUB The turnout for the race on Waitangi Day was down a bit, but still produced good racing and for the first time in a while the riders were back to battling a NE wind. In the Development race the field started all together and Geoff Allan pulled away at the end to take his third win in the last four races, from a much younger Tom Harvey. In the senior race all but 2 of the field finished over a spread of 35 seconds, but the strongest ride of the night come from Ben Johnson who broke away from others on the scratch mark up the home straight to finish only 5 seconds behind the winner. Results Race 16, 6th Feb :Development race - 1st & fastest time Geoff Allan 31:28, 2nd Tom Harvey (U17) 31:30, 3rd Nigel Thomas st, 4th Sandy Harper 31:32, 5th Mike MorleyBunker 34:00. Senior race (1st 10 of 30 starters) :- 1st Tony O'Connor 24:41, 2nd Andy Timmings st, 3rd Andrew Jones st, 4th Tracy Clark st, 5th Kevin Stephens 25:52, 6th Mark Booth 26:41, 7th Brian Farrand 25:56, 8th & fastest time Ben Johnson 21:36, 9th Anne Kerr 25:56, 10th Jim Thomson 26:46.
The weather for racing on the 13th Feb was a mixture, only a very light breeze, but also light rain. Despite having to slow for the corners the times were very quick. The Development race had a similar result to the previous week, although the bunch had Reuben Kinney riding a MTB to catch this time. Geoff Allan sprinted in for another win. The first two bunches away in the Senior race combined well to just hold off the chasers by only a few seconds, the break and middle bunches just getting onto the back of them at the finish line. Mark Booth continued his good form to win the sprint from Nigel McCartin. Results Race 17, 13th Feb :Development race - 1st & fastest time Geoff Allan 29:49, 2nd Tom Harvey (U17) 29:50, 3rd Nigel Thomas 29:52, 4th Sandy Harper 29:53, 5th Reuben Kinney 35:55. Senior race (1st 10 of 44 starters) :- 1st Mark Booth 25:47, 2nd Nigel McCartin st, 3rd Jo Lawler 24:57, 4th Brian Farrand st, 5th Kaye Webb 25:47, 6th Kate Smith 24:57, 7th Rob Cretney 25:47, 8th Anne Kerr 24:57, 9th Roger Stephens 25:47, 10th Jim Thomson st, 35th & fastest time Jake Marraytt 20:50.
The big race of the season, the Leeston Classic was held over 49km on Saturday 15th and attracted 112 starters, including some of Canterbury's & NZ's best. A big bunch of about 70 riders come together for the last lap of the race and while some dropped away, there were still 64 crossing the line over just 19 seconds. Lee Johnston got a small break near the end to take the win from Springston rider (and first Leeston club member home) Jaron Stephens. Fastest time went to Michael Vink at a very fast 1:02:48 at 47kph average. First woman finished was Hokitika rider Sharlotte Lucas in a very creditable 9th place overall, and NZ Champ 3rd placegetter Rita Trotman was the fastest women. The Plains Express Cup (the Express was the forerunner to what is now the Echo) is awarded to the oldest rider who finished, and was for the 13th consecutive time awarded to Roger Fowler (now aged 83!). Thank you to local club members who provided help in running and marshalling for the race, a number of locals who were on the side of the road watching and motorists for their patience.
ELLESMERE GOLF RESULTS Ambrose Competition 1st February 2014 1. D Brooks, D Boon, A McGougan, M Steed, R Anderson, 53.2. 2. A Steed, M Ferris, G McGill, D O’Keefe, S Vivian, 54.8. 3. S Chamberlain, N Chamberlain, I Connor, P Bailey, 54.9. 4. A Johnston, B McMillan, N Lowery, C Fox, 55.1. Nearest the Pin. #2. B Delore. #9. D O’Keefe. #11. R Taiaroa. #14. B Allan. Springston Hotel Longest Drive: Ladies. J Pangborn. Men. R Chapman. Stableford Round on Waitangi Day - 6th February 2014. Men: 1. G McGill, 40 pts. 2. R Beldham, 38. 3. R Boon, 36. Ladies: 1. H Templeton, 39 pts. Nearest the Pin: #2. R Beldham. #14. J Templeton.
Grandmothers’ and Grandfathers’ Day 15th February 2014 The annual Grandfathers and Grandmothers day was held with a very good turnout of 44 golfers. Grandmother’s Trophy: Noea Harrison. Grandfather’s Trophy: Allan Johnston. Women: Noea Harrison 1st 90 Gross-19 Handicap-71 Nett, Lynette Johnston 2nd 72, Jeanette Allen 3rd 72. Men: 0-14 Grade: Richard Taiaroa 74-8-66 1st, Paul O’Connell 68 2nd, Chris Fox 69 3rd, Geoff Groves 70 ocb 4th. Men 15+: Allan Johnston 83 0 21 - 62 1st, Noel Lowery 63 2nd, Jock Houston 66 3rd, Rob McMurray 67 4th, Bruce Allan 67 5th, Murray Maw 68 6th. Nearest the Pin: No2 Geoff Groves, No 14 Gavin Milne. Two’s: #2 Jock Houston, Geoff Groves, #9 Joanne Harkerss, #11 Peter Burnett.
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FOR SALE
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc. Little Boutique, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641.
TRAILERS…..
DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off the car. Also 4WDs. Jacks Service Service C e n t r e (2011) Ltd, ph. 3243-903. ELLESMERE College navy skirts made-to-measure, at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641. ELLESMERE College uniforms available at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641. GARLIC - this seasons. Giant & Printanor. $5 for 250gm or $20 per kg. Ph 324 3975. GIB BOARD - All sizes avail able at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 324 3559
HYDRAULINK - We fix while you wait -Great range of stock available. Cochranes Ph 324 3791. PREMIER outdoor paving. Now stocked at Leeston Hammer Hardware. 324 3559 RAWLEIGHS products available Ph Alison 324 3371. SKORTS made to measure at Little Boutique, High St, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641.
Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, carpet-cleaner.
CHILLER TRAILER
$40 per day
Phone 3242-642 SQUASH CLUB
RAKAIA SQUASH CLUB Welcomes new members. 3 courts, modern facilities. Contact Ben 021 687 566 HOUSE FOR RENT
WONDERFILLED Cakes dreamed up just for you. Kathryn Sutherland 0274 516 550, ph. 3243-497.
WANTED
ELLESMERE LIONS COMMUNITY FUND RAISING PROJECT Pea Straw Wanted Phone - Jock 324 2723 or John 324 2703 SITUATIONS WANTED
Not enough hours in the day? Cleaning getting away from you? Call Renai Ph 324 2295 Reasonable rates for a great job.
Available to rent in Leeston township. Sm. 3bd house with logburner, heat pump, dishwasher. Single garage. Secure section. Private child care available $270 per week. Ph 324 4166. with stay at home Mum. Can start at 7.30am to 6pm. Can FOR SALE also do after school care for siblings. Ph 324 2309. PELLET FIRE FOR SALE $650.00 or near offer. Charcoal in colour, needs new ignition. Height 78cm, Qualified Vet Nurse depth 62cm, width 56cm. looking for paid work Complete flue system. involving anything in Approx 8 years old. Please animal care. From dog phone 324 3333. walking to a full time position in a vet related industry. Ph Meghan on 03)329 1066 Sofa bed (Db) $500, Electric or 022 3183 733 lawn mower $80, Piano accordion $95, plus other household items. Ph 324 GARAGE SALE 3818 or 027 341 7692.
CAR FOR SALE 1997 Mitsubishi RVR 220 000km. Motor in good order. Good rubber. Body in good order for age. Registration and will have a new COF. Runs very well. Well worth a look. $3000 ono Ph 027 372 7313
SITUATIONS VACANT
Found - Pink magnetic cat collar on Manse Rd. Ph 324 3975.
Baylis Bros (Lsn) Ltd, ph. 3243-629.
TIMBER - for the best deal call Leeston Hammer Hardware 324 3559 TYRES - For all your complete tyre needs, see us at Baylis Bros. Firestone (Lsn).
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Sat & Sun - 1st & 2nd March Start 9am, Household items. Fishing and camping gear, tools, books, gardening tools etc. 20 Railway Rd. Dunsandel. Household goods and sporting equipment incl. walk behind golf cart and gear. Sliding aluminium db doors and coal copper. 8th March - 8am start. 16 Pound Rd - Leeston
IRRIGATION TECHNICAN THINK WATER - LEESTON Long established family business Supportive team culture Leeston based
You will be working as part of a small team and reporting to the Operations Manager. Your focus will be to diagnose, repair, maintain and install a variety of irrigation, stock water and effluent equipment for our Think Water clients. You need to be comfortable working independently, sorting out problems and finding solutions , together with being at ease with our clients who expect your advice to be sound and the job you do ‘top notch’. You will have a sound knowledge of pumps and most things mechanical. You will be good at starting and finishing a job (including the paperwork). If the role interests you, give me a call or contact me on:Ross.sinclair@thinkwater.co.nz
TELEHANDLER OPERATOR Oakley’s Premium Fresh Vegetables are a large scale vegetable grower located at Southbridge. We have a position available for Telehandler Operator to load and unload potato bins. This is a fixed term, full-time position during our potato harvesting season from February to about June. You need to have a current forklift license and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. E-mail your CV including references to office@oakleys.co.nz
Administration Assistant Oakleys Premium Fresh Vegetables are a large scale vegetable grower located at Southbridge. We are looking for a part-time person to work in our office about 15 – 20 hours a week. Bulk of the work is reconciliation. You would also be required to assist the existing staff with general office administration duties. You need to have some experience with Word and Excel, good attention to detail and good communication skills. At times you would need to be available for additional hours as required. Please apply by e-mail including your CV and references to office@oakleys.co.nz
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EAP SUPPORT
Property | Family |Wills Trusts |Estates |EPAs |Rural Business |Traffic |Employment Leeston (03) 324 3033 Hornby (03) 349 4708 www.anglands.co.nz laywers@anglands.co.nz
Office Hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Te Waiora House Open Day Sunday 9 March 1.30-4pm 236 Hororata Rd. Hororata. You are invited to call in to see the wonderful new facilities, hear about the work of Te Waiora, and meet the new wardens. A place of rest & restoration. For more information Contact Paul Eden, 3243315 AGM
SOUTHBRIDGE RIFLE CLUB 17th March - 7.30pm At the club rooms All welcome Any inquiries contact Geoff Allan Ph 324 2022
CATTERY
Confidential service to help through a difficult time Redundancy, family situation or employment issues Jenni Gibson Ph: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089
POPPITA’S PIZZA Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-8:30PM Last phone orders 8:15pm Dine in or Takeaway. BYO. 87 High Street, Leeston Ph (03) 423-9161
SOUTHBRIDGE RESIDENTS Are you concerned about shopping for your groceries and other items now that the local store is closed at present? Help is at hand! The Ellesmere Community Vehicle Trust is offering a Mini Bus Shuttle Service once a week to Leeston. It will commence on Monday 3rd March leaving Southbridge at 1.30pm, and returning at 3.30pm. There will be a
small charge. This is for a trial period to assess the demand for the service. For further details about pick up point and to book a seat please phone
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Day website features NDA success stories to inspire New Zealanders to participate in Neighbours Day. Participants who sign up through the website will be sent a resource pack with lots of great ideas to organise an NDA celebration that works for their neighbourhood. The campaign also use Facebook to connect with Kiwis and share NDA messages, ideas, and inspiration.
Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Judi Clements. “Connected communities aren’t just stronger and more resilient; they’re healthier – mentally and physically.” The Neighbours
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“The purrfect holiday home for your feline friend” Ruth Cox Director/Owner
Tel: 03 329 1796 Mob: 021 115 0122 www.selwyncattery.co.nz info@selwyncattery.co.nz
746 Leeston Rd Springston
WINDOW CLEANING
ELLESMERE WINDOW CLEANING CONTACT Grant Clausen 027 221 5060 After hours (03) 324 3227
Congratulations Mike and Emma We wish you all the best for your future together.
Judith 324 8227 Sec/Treasurer Ellesmere Community Vehicle Trust
The Ellesmere Echo Ph. 741 2206 - Fax. 741 2207 Email. theellesmereecho@gmail.com
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WATERPROOFING
INSURANCE ADVISOR
Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd
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GLASS & GLAZING
Johnsons Glass And Glazing
For all your needs for:
For all your Glass and Glazing requirements Free Quotes Hamish Johnson, Qualified Glazier
Residential and Commercial Painting Concrete Crack Repair Systems Waterproofing and Roof Membranes Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems
021-2340984, 324-3484
To discuss any of your requirements please contact us:
Leeston
johnsonsglass@gmail.com
Stew or Nick, 324 2406 101 High Street, P.O. Box 1, Southbridge office@cantywl.co.nz
JOINERY & DESIGN
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Southbridge Joinery & Design Ltd
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
.Residential & Commercial Joinery. .Kitchen design & build. .Timber double glazed windows/doors. .Stairs. .Bathroom/wardrobe solutions.
Leeston. Ph Brigette on 022 073 0398 or Email drbrigettegorman@gmail.com
TRUCK SPARE PARTS
CANTERBURY TRUCK SALES AND SPARES LTD Used truck sales & spares
Deck fabrications Farm Trailers Engineering &
Mechanical Repairs
Master Joiner - EQC accredited Ph. Sandro Dyer Ph. 03 3242 517 / 027 3654 727 www.southbridgejoineryanddesign.co.nz
ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME 32 Station Street, Leeston Phone 324 4494
HEDGE TRIMMING
027 202 6600
Dave Kerr
JUST SMALL -
HEDGES
HEDGE TRIMMING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hedge Trimming Small trees & Shrubs Topped, Shaped or Removed Trenching & Digging Buckets Garden Maintenance STU REID OWNER OPERATOR
Tractor parts & service on-site or in workshop.
HIRE & GARDEN SUPPLIES
PH (03) 325-4664 OR 021-500-519
A. & S. MOTORS SOUTHBRIDGE Phone
3242-515
HORSE RIDING COMPUTER REPAIRS
COMPUTERS
CLOSED 7TH, 8TH AND 9TH MARCH WANT TO RIDE but haven’t a horse? Try riding with us. Ph. 324-3667 evenings.
PLUMBING & DRAINLAYING
Call us for... Plumbing Drainlaying Digger Hire Drain Camera Backflow Install & Testing Effluent Design Phone Wally
3243-262 or 027 437 4078
Local Knowledge - Local Experience
Need help? Phone Nick Coe
3243-879
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HAIR DRESSING
TREE MAINTENANCE
FIRE WOOD
HAIRCRAFT HAIR DESIGN
CROSSAN TREE SERVICES
DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE
90 High Street Leeston
3243-659
EXPERIENCED TREE FELLER FELLING, TRIMMING, TOPPING NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL PHONE CRAIG
0277749091or 03) 324 2590 Tailored Trees
Oregon and Macrocapa Log-burner Mix Old Man Pine Blue Gum Phone 329 7066 or 027 224 3301
Can deliver 9 cu.m at one time HOME IMPROVEMENTS
TREE TOO BIG, NOT ENOUGH LIGHT, OR JUST UNTIDY? Open Tuesday to Saturday. Late Nights, Tues & Thurs
Contact: BRANDON 021 061 5397 or (03) 317 9587 tailoredtrees@clear.net.nz QUALIFIED ARBORIST Hazardous Trees Form Pruning Crown Reductions Trimming Tree Removal Branch Chipping Stump Grinding
Specialising in the complete care and maintenance of all trees and offering professional appraisal and consultation. PAINT & PANEL BEATING
EQUESTRIAN SPOUTING SYSTEMS
HORSE-SOME NATURAL HOOF TRIMMING Call Stuart on
Need spouting or downpipes replaced? CALL :-
0292 378 564
For professional service, peace of mind and a great deal! FOR ALL YOUR PRIVATE & INSURANCE WORK COLLISION REPAIRS CHASSIS STRAIGHTENING FREE QUOTES - LOAN CAR AVAILABLE
PH 324 3203 GRAIN & SEED DRESSING
Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote. Contact - Streamline Spouting
Systems
For all your spouting and rainwater collection needs, we do continuous colour steel spouting with snow straps and downpipes.
We also undertake gutter-cleaning and repairs to other types of gutters.
Call us for free quotes on 021 875 462 RUBBISH REMOVAL
ELLESMERE BINS To your door wkly, frtly, mthly or casuals. Also trailer hire & empty Phone Mark Luxton 3242-720 Or 0275 30 24 72
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EXCAVATION & DRAINAGE
PAINTING & DECORATING
JLB Painters Ltd No Job too Big, no Job too Small, no Job too Tough. Call us today for a FREE quote, suggestions and assistance on any job. From Land Clearing, Stump/Hedge Removal, Drainage, to a Stock Underpass and more!
Office: 03 324 3744 Greg: 0276 752 658 Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston
Interior / Exterior / Roofs Commercial / Residential For free, no-obligation quotes or advice
Hydraulic Hose Repair A. & S. MOTORS Ltd 3242-515
(03) 3243-258; 027 244 8052 CHIMNERY CLEANING
Matt Mitchell
(03) 3291 677 - 021 0267 8732 68 Watsons Road, RD 2, Leeston
HYDRAULIC
IMPACT Painting & Decorating
ELECTRICIAN Domestic Commercial New Builds Refurbishments Heat Pump Installations
ELLESMERE
Southbridge
Michael McAulay
ELECTRICAN
HOSE REPAIR SERVICE
call John on 022 092 2619 or 03 325 5022
Fully-qualified tradesmen specialising in Commercial and Residential Properties Interior and Exterior Roofs Free quotes
CARRS
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A.H. 3242-029
FOOD BANK
ELLESMERE FOODBANK Phone Leonie
3243-576 68 Watsons Road R.D. 2, Leeston
Ph. Rodney a/hs 3242-999
Weekends a Specialty
REGISTERED DRAINLAYER
BUILDER
• Residential & Rural Drainage • Excavation & Driveways • Effluent Disposal System Design Mob. 027 432 5106, AH 3242-543
GIB STOPPING & PLASTERING
On Board Ltd Plasterboard Stopping Interior Plastering New Housing & Alterations Additions & Repairs Skim Coating of Old Stippled Ceilings to Flat Residential & Commercial Friendly & Reliable Service
Bruce Barnett 027 577 8007
TIMBER MILLING
PLUMBER
PLUMBER
162 Drain Road, R.D. 3 Leeston 7683 onboard555@gmail.com
PLUMBER
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