Echo 28th nov

Thursday 28th November, 2013

Volume 23, Issue 23

SOUTHBRIDGE CELEBRATES IN STYLE

Photo shows the boots that were presented to the club

by Adidas Close to 150 people packed the Southbridge Rugby clubrooms on Sunday morning to watch the town’s favourite son – Dan Carter – earn his 100th Test Cap at England’s Twickenham stadium.

After the 2011 RWC we are pretty used to running events like this and it was

a great occasion to put another one on and have a champagne breakfast to celebrate this fantastic milestone in conjunction with Adidas.

Chris McMillan said it all came together very well with everyone getting in behind this event to make it happen and the turnout just blew us away

What’s coming up

HILL LEE & SCOTT

Nov.30-Leeston Market Nov.30-St Mark’s Fair Dec.3-Ps Mark MitchellLeeston Life Church Dec.5-Community HousePublic meeting Dec.6-Leeston Santa Parade Dec.7-Leeston Market Dec.7-Southbridge HotelKaraoke Night Dec.9-LRFC-AGM Dec.10-Ellesmere Motor Racing Club AGM Dec.15-Ellesmere Aquatic Club-working bee Dec.19-Lincoln Twilight Market

36 Sir William Pickering Dr Burnside, Christchurch Contact Peter Quinn or Brian Palliser at our Christchurch Office on

3797-780

pquinn@hlslegal.co.nz bpalliser@hlslegal.co.nz

Serving the Ellesmere district for over 50 years

with people of all ages attending from young children to elderly.

It’s exciting that a small town like this can produce an All Black who has now played 100 tests and we are all so proud of Dan. Dan has brought so much joy to our community over the years and we thought this needed to be celebrated in style.

When Dan ran onto the field it was a pretty emotional time for all of us and we are all just so happy for his Mum, Dad and family as they have been so involved in the Southbridge Club over the years and to see Neville there in his Southbridge number ones just topped

the morning off.

It was great of Adidas to come and put this morning on with us and present us with a special pair of the DC100 boots to mark this special occasion, Adidas wanted to do this and make sure the club, where it all started for

Dan was recognised on this very special morning.

The Southbridge Rugby Club would like to thank everybody that made Sunday morning what it was and again big congratulations to Dan on this fantastic milestone.

Fans at the club rooms celebrating Dan Carter’s 100th.

2

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE

LEESTON LIFE CHURCH

Sunday 17th November 9:30am Leeston - Parish Eucharist 11:00am Dunsandel - Morning Worship

Station Street. Leeston Extream Kidz & TFC (Teens for Christ) every Sunday at 10:00am Sunday, 29th November 10.00am Family Worship

Sunday 24th November 9:30am Leeston - Morning Worship 11:00am Irwell - Parish Eucharist 10:00am Holy Communion - Leeston

Followed by morning tea

Priest in Charge - Revd. Jim McKenna, 356 3473 Bishop’s Warden: Kathryn Millar, phone 324 2511 Parish Telephone 324 3801

with café open after service.

Sunday, 1st December 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

www.levsheltorah.co.nz

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 0211964008

27th Oct. to 9th Nov.

11 ACCIDENT RELATED CALLS: 25 MEDICAL RELATED CALLS: 0 NIL PATIENT CALLS: 37 TOTAL AMBULANCE CALLS: 69 AMBULANCE HOURS ON CALL OUTS: 165 VOLUNTEER STAFF HOURS ON CALL OUTS: 2918 AMBULANCE KM:

PLEASE CLEAR VEGETATION FROM PROPERTY Nos 9th Nov. to 22nd Nov. DUNSANDEL Nov.9 1901 Nov.9 2203 Nov.12 1218 Nov.15 1003 Nov.15 1024 Nov.16 1140 Nov.18 1349 Nov.21 1009 Nov.21 1334 Nov.22 0201 LEESTON Oct.27 1550 Nov.3 1553 Nov.4 1721 Nov.6 1059 Nov.23 0046 Nov.23 0741

MVA - Telegraph Rd Paddock fire - Irvines Rd F/A Medical - Norwood Rd MVA - Bankside MVA - Bankside Tree fire - Hororata - Dunsandel Rd Hay barn fire - Swamp Rd Tree fire - Thompsons Rd k28 Tree fire - Two Chain Rd Power pole arcing - Burdons Rd k28 Fish shop fire - Southbridge Shed fire - Selwyn Lake Rd Tanker Ass - Dunsandel Tree fire - Dobbins Rd Grass fire - The Lake Rd Ass Ambo - Spring Place

SOUTHBRIDGE Nov.11 1510 Trees & sheds on fire - Selwyn Lake Rd Nov.6 1056 Trees on fire - Dobbins Rd Nov.11 1700 Vegetation fire - Leeston Taumutu Rd Nov.23 2140 Medical Ass - High St

LEV SHEL TORAH CONGREGATION Why were Messiah’s teachings Hebraic?

Understanding the scriptures Hebraically.

Meet Shabbat (Sat) 1:30 Irwell Hall

LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS

THE ELLESMERE ECHO The next issue for The Ellesmere Echo will be the Christmas issue (also the last one for 2013) it will be out on the 18th December with the deadline being the 13th December.

Please feel free to submit any ads or messages for this issue during the next couple of weeks.

With thanks.

Kath Mentink

Next issue of The Ellesmere Echo

Wednesday 18th December DEADLINES FRIDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION DATE UNLESS SPACE PRIOR BOOKED

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

Thursday 28 th November, 2013

3

4

Thursday 28th November, 2013

SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS

WORK & SOCIAL BBQ COMING UP????

TALK TO US FOR OUR MANY DIFFERENT BBQ CHOICES. High St, Southbridge, Tel. 3242-243

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

AMY ADAMS ENCOURAGES GALLIPOLI BALLOT ENTRIES Selwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging all those who hope to attend the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day at Gallipoli in 2015 to enter the ballot which opened last week.

“Anzac Day in 2015 will be a special day for New Zealand. To be present on the Gallipoli peninsula for the 100th anniversary commemorations will be particularly poignant and an experience to remember,” said Ms Adams.

“It is not surprising that demand to attend commemorations at Gallipoli 2015 is expected to exceed the site’s capacity, meaning a public ballot is required to fairly distribute New Zealand’s 2000 attendance passes.

I urge anyone wanting to go – including anyone who may be planning to head to Europe for their OE over that time – to enter the ballot, as only

those with attendance passes will be admitted to the services on Anzac Day. I’m pleased to see that 100 double passes have been set aside for descendants of Gallipoli veterans, and another 100 double passes allocated for other veterans.”

Ms Adams said the ballot will be open until 31 January 2014, and will be randomly drawn – meaning there is no need to rush to apply.

Successful applicants will be notified in April 2014 and receive their ticket and another pass for a guest of their choosing. Both the applicant and guest will be required to pay their own travel and accommodation expenses.

To enter the ballot or for more information, visit: www.Gallipoli2015.govt.nz

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

REGISTER YOUR PARADE FLOAT NOW!!!

NEW YOUTH COACH SERVICE HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE INTO CAREERS

You are encouraged to register your float as soon as possible for this year’s Leeston Christmas Parade.

Friday 6th December.

If you are interested in booking a float or a stall you can book online or contact Sarah Crozier on 027 330 3616 or Jeff Quigley on 324 3559.

Stalls for organizations and voluntary groups are free of charge, but you do need to register.

The theme for the parade this year is. ‘Futuristic.’ So let your creativity run free and reach for the stars.

The meeting place this year for the floats is on Market Street.

The main road of Leeston will be closed from the Monument to the RD1 corner from 5.30pm until approx.

9pm but there will still be access to the petrol station.

A variety of food stalls will be open from 5.00pm onwards.

A great night for families and the community when Father Christmas comes to Leeston.

A new Youth Coach service is now operating in Selwyn which offers assistance to young people to achieve NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and career guidance and advice to help young people get started in a career or into further education opportunities.

Three Youth Coaches offer one-on-one guidance to young people aged 16 and 17 who are either not in education, training or work, or who are at school but are struggling to attain NCEA Level 1 or 2.

“Youth Coaches work with young people to help to identify what they want to do in the future and what is the best way to achieve their goals,” says Hannah Cossey, one of the new Youth Coaches.

“This could include going onto further training or education, undertaking some work experience or providing additional support for students to stay at school.”

The Youth Coaches are based at local high schools, but they are available to help young people aged 16 and 17 living anywhere in Selwyn who need some guidance.

To book an appointment, contact a Young Coach: · Tash – 027 971 8081 - based at Lincoln High School · Matthew – 021 964 008 - based at Ellesmere College · Hannah – 022 061 1001 - based at Darfield High School

LEESTON SCHOOL BOOK WEEK Children from Leeston School enjoyed dressing as their favourite book character last week during Book week. Other activities included teachers rotating classes to read to children, while the PTA ran a scholastic Book Fair to coincide with the week.

5

6 Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

LOUISE HUMPHREYS - OUR LOCAL LADY NURSING IN THE WORLD’S WAR ZONES

The Ellesmere Vintage Club Inc. ran their annual ‘Pig in a Barrow’ fundraising raffle, organised by the club Vice President, Bob Breen.

The raffle raised $3000 and accepting donations of $1500 each were Lois Birkett for the Ellesmere Community Vehicle Trust and Bruce Cochrane for Abbeyfield Ellesmere.

Club President Stu Donald and Bob Breen made the presentations to these Ellesmere based organisations.

Bob would like to thank those who kindly donated

the prizes especially Leeston Hammer Hardware for the wheelbarrow and Tasty Meats Southbridge for processing the meats. Special thanks to Club members and local businesses that helped by selling the raffle tickets.

The winning tickets were drawn under Police supervision on 19th October 2013.

1st Prize Ticket No. 634 - B Carroll.

2nd Prize Ticket No. 594 - Sharon O’Malley.

3rd Prize Ticket No. 125 - Colleen Griffin.

I was born in Christchurch but grew up in Leeston, attending Leeston Consolidated Primary and Ellesmere College. After school I moved to Christchurch for work and then Auckland for studies before my first time working in Africa in 19961997. Since then I have worked and lived in 8 countries and am soon heading off to my 9th country, Lebanon’ where I will be working with wounded coming out of Syria with New Zealand Red Cross. Some of the countries I have lived in have had very hard living conditions, but compared to the situation for the local people it is hard to complain. In Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012, I enquired why local kids were not out playing in the 120cm of snow. The reply was sobering. They are hungry so don’t have the fuel to keep warm outside and they don’t have suitable winter clothing. In fact many children were sleeping in

tents with their families in camps on the outskirts of the city in the -16 degrees temperature, and a lot of children perished that winter from the cold.

You can tell a lot about a person by their apps on their mobile phone. On mine I have contact details for an extensive network of friends and contacts from around the world; photos from some of the most remote and interesting places you may have never heard of; a calculator for working out drug calculations; google maps to work out the best routes to and from where I am going; facebook; a translator for asking questions in various languages; a dictionary; 3 different news apps; a torch for when you get caught out; a thermometer to see how hot (or cold) it is; a few random games to play while sitting in airport lounges; a few books on ibooks; the weather in various countries

DRIVE PHONE FREE SURVEY POPULAR The current road safety campaign, Drive phone free is generating a lot of interest from Selwyn residents. As at 18 November 287 residents had completed the drive phone free survey.

The survey is being run as part of a new campaign to remind motorists of the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone.

“It is pleasing to see so many people taking an interest in this aspect of driver distraction. The varied tips being shared by local drivers about managing the phone while

driving is also encouraging,” says Ngaire Tinning, Selwyn District Road safety Co-ordinator.

To participate in the survey, either complete it o n l i n e a t www.selwyn.govt.nz/ drivephonefree or call into any Selwyn District Library/Service Centre .

The short 5 question survey closes on 29 November and the winner of the $100 MTA Voucher will be contacted on 2 December.

Photo shows Louise with a fellow colleague Dr Ashakullah in Jalabad, Afghanistan.

I visit regularly; the time in different countries; an altimeter and some of my favourite music.

As a nurse I have had an amazing life, working alongside local people in various war zones who are heroes, placing their lives on the line to stay and work with their communities. Many of these work tirelessly while healing from their own tragedies of loss and heartache. I am proud as a Kiwi to see how generous New Zealanders are to help strangers in other parts of the world.

When not overseas, I now live in Auckland and work in the Emergency Department at Middlemore Hospital, one of the largest Emergency Departments in Australasia.

Regularly I visit my parents in Leeston and enjoy the different pace of life there.

Kindly contributed by Louise Humphreys.

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

CANTERBURY A & P CHAMPIONSHIP DAY LOCAL SCHOOL WINNER

LEESTON LIFETOUCH FELLOWSHIP

BOYS AND GIRLS AGRICULTURAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 2013

We, the Lifetouch fellowship are in the process of grieving for what happened to our country. in all, more than 11 million people were estimated to be affected by Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms to reach land according to the United Nations. It rushed through six central Philippine island, packing sustained winds of 147 mph and gusts of 170mph, comparable to a strong category 4 hurricane in the U.S. according to reports.

To be away from our love ones and countrymen and feeling helpless makes us all the more homesick.

This prompts us to decide to raise funds to be of help.

Little it may be, but at least the thought that we have done something to help make us comforted.

We will be joining the Leeston parade on the 6th of December and hopefully we will be able to raise some funds.

We are so grateful for the strong support of the community.

May God’s blessings be upon you all.

On behalf of the Lifetouch fellowship,

Every year the Canterbury A & P Association holds a school competition, the Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. All school children in Canterbury are encouraged to participate and classes include calves, lambs, poultry, goats and (in the past) alpacas and llamas. The classes are split into two age groups sections: Juniors year 1-4 and Seniors years 5 -8. It's a great day for pets and children.

To be eligible to attend the Championship Day the children need to have attended a school pet parade and an Area/Group/Show day within their region. All children also need to complete a full project on the care, handling and rearing of their pet.

This year the competition was held on Thursday 21st November and a large number of children participated in the various classes. There were over forty lambs in the

Junior Lamb class. The participants are marked on three areas, project book, knowledge and handling.

Points are awarded for each category and then the points are added up to determine the overall Championship winner.

Scarlett Dalley from Brookside, representing Leeston School with her lamb Jacqui B, were awarded The Canterbury Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championships - Junior Champion Lamb. Scarlett and Jacqui B were awarded a yellow sash for handling and a beautiful silver and gold sash and the Springston Trophy in honour of winning the Junior Canterbury Champion Lamb competition for 2013.

Scarlett showed Minnie at the Ellesmere A and P show and they won the 5 years to 7 years old category. Sadly Minnie became ill the day after the show and even with help and intervention from Peter Withell and a vet

from Vet Ent, Minnie passed away due to a bloat illness just two days before EAST Club. Thankfully Scarlett's little brother who had showed Jacqui B at the A and P show came to the rescue and Jacqui B went to EAST Club. Minnie is a sister to Jacqui B and their breeding is Texel Borderdale Cross. Scarlett spent a lot of time on her second project and leading and handling Jacqui B before the big Championship competition.

Scarlett is a Year 1 student and it was the very first time she has entered into the Canterbury Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship.

Scarlett would like to thank Peter Withell from Raywell Farm for Jacqui B and her sisters Flip Flop and Minnie.

Photo to the left shows Scarlett Dalley and lamb Jacqui B : Junior Canterbury Championship Lamb 2013

Teena Dela Cruz

Scarlett with the Springston Trophy and sashes for Junior Champion Lamb and Handling.

7

PM’S AWARDS NOW OPEN Selwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging local teachers to apply for the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards this y e a r .

“Our teachers play a huge role in our children’s educational success, and we need to recognise and encourage their contribution,” said Ms Adams.

“The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards aim to do just that. They celebrate the people in our communities delivering the best teaching to children, those who raise the bar that bit higher.

The awards cover early childhood education, all the way through to secondary schooling, and collaboration with tertiary providers and employers to create pathways for our young people.

The four main categories are excellence in governing, excellence in leading, excellence in teaching and learning, and excellence in engaging. The category winners will receive $20,000, and the supreme winner will receive an additional $30,000.

I encourage people or groups to apply now. We have a lot of talented people in the Selwyn electorate and I have witnessed this first-hand during visits to many of our local schools,” said Ms Adams.

Entry forms are available at www.pmawards.education.govt. nz. Entries close on the 31st March 2014 and finalists will be announced in April 2014.

8 Thursday 28th November, 2013

I have never had authentic Indian cuisine before but after trying the butter chicken from Veenuz Indian D’zire at the Leeston Market I am converted.

Gary and his family had such a warm welcome that, on Saturday 30th November, we’ll be tempted with even more yummy dishes. Don’t leave it too late in the morning to come down or you may just miss out.

Our Summer vege stall holders are in full swing, and the bedding plants are also strong and healthy so get what you need now for a lovely show later in the year. The cut flowers will also be back – Alstroemerias, so there is no excuse for a dull home or garden. Perhaps gift a friend, as well as yourselves.

We have a special young man on a fundraising mission that needs our support. Alex (pictured) and his family are raising funds for Alex to participate in a World Challenge event in 2014 where 30 students will be sent to Cambodia and Vietnam on a life building expedition. They will split into two groups with one group going to Cambodia and then onto Vietnam and the other group in reverse. Absorbed into local

culture, learning of the history, Alex will assist in building a school or library. Estimated personal cost per student is $7500 so Alex and his parents will be at the Leeston Market as much as possible with fresh churro and chocolate sauce and a sausage sizzle to snack on.

Justine makes the most exciting wind chimes from silver cutlery and glass beads (at least one is on my Christmas gift list). Alex is also looking for a summer job so if anyone can assist him with that, give him a call on 022 3617383 otherwise come on down to the Leeston Market on the 30th for morning tea and catch up with his progress there.

This market day, the 30th November, will see the return of a favourite of ours for just two weekends only. Peter from Southlea Olives will be joining us with some of their locally produced Olive Oil from Southbridge. This is not only a musthave in your own kitchen pantry but makes an awesome gift – especially with barbecue season here. Peter will also be attending the Leeston Market on December 14th. Just two weekends!

For the first time, the Potty Baker will be at the Leeston

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

Market on the 30th November with delightful loaves of freshly made bread (no machine) and sweets. Chances are the bread will still be warm if you get to the market early enough but don’t leave it too late or it will be all gone. The Potty Baker will be alongside Siouxzart where you will also find some specials on individually hand painted pots, pillars and boards to delight young and old. Margaret should have toffee apples and Rose will also be tempting us with gifts from her pantry so it’s going to be a weekend to tantalize the taste buds all round.

Many of the Leeston Market stall holders will be at the Leeston Christmas Parade on the 6th December so you will have an extra opportunity to check out the wares in the lead up to the arrival of the jolly chap in the red jacket. Mark it on the calendar and have a great night out with the family.

Remember - CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Save the date: 18th January 2014, as this is the date that you can set up your own stall at the Leeston Market. You will need parental supervision but come along to our very first Leeston Children’s Market. You may have toys or books you no

longer need, or you may be a budding artist or craftsperson but this is your chance to give it a go. The best part is that, it will free. We have limited space so please register your interest soon.

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 3 2 4 2 5 9 5 – siouxzart@xtra.co.nz

Market dates until the end of the year will be Saturday the 30th November.

In December you will find us at the Christmas Parade on the evening of the 6th and then again on Saturday the 7th, 14th and 21st which will be our last Leeston Market for the year and also the day we find out who wins the Lucky Draw for the Christmas hamper of Market goodies.

Remember to check out the Hamper and grab a ticket at any Market between now and then.

There are only 100 tickets available and they are selling fast.

Join us at the Leeston Market on Saturday 30th November– 9 am till noon. We look forward to seeing you there ~ whatever the weather ~ Brenda Franz.

Left: Alex with an example of his family’s wind chimes on sale at the Leeston Market.

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

THOUGHTS FROM THE PRESIDENT. WHAT’S NEW FOR LEESTON RUGBY?

SUDOKU 6

3

9

7 3

4

7

5

2 9

5

5 4

8 3

9

1 1

9 4

2

2

8 3

6

3

9 7

5 4

7 8

9

6 3

1

Solution for the last issue.

On November 13, The Leeston Rugby Football Club ( LRFC) AGM was held; or more precisely; an AGM was attempted.

Four present committee members were in attendance, which was insufficient to form a quorum; hence the meeting was adjourned until Dec 9.

Retiring President, Stu McLachlan, is confident there are many suitable committee members amongst the junior grades, and the many new faces to the community.

The club will be seeking all new office bearers and an injection of skill and enthusiasm.

Ill health and injury has affected the LRFC committee recently, with many longserving members' children no longer playing for the club.

Last season Leeston entered five teams in the JAB grades; with excellent coaches and managers keen to return and invest in our children. Senior grades have combined with Southbridge and Dunsandel for a number of years.

If an AGM is again unsuccessful, the club may be forced into recess, and the junior grades will have to combine with other local clubs.

If you or your children have intentions of playing rugby for the Leeston club in 2014, or if you have skills you think the club could use, please attend the LRFC AGM on Dec 9, 7:30 in the front room of the LRFC stadium.

Please contact Stu McLachlan 3243684, with your apologies or offers of assistance.

10 Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

THANK YOU FROM THE ELLESMERE COMBINED NETBALL CLUB I would like on behalf of the Ellesmere Combined Netball Club to extend a huge thank you to you and your business for supporting the inaugural golf tournament held at the Ellesmere Golf Club on 28 October 2013.

We were able through the support of many local

businesses such as yours along with many willing members of the club and the Golf Club (namely Bill Whelan) to raise over $2000.

We had a great turn out of local golfers with a field of 60 plus players. The day was beautiful with little wind which made for an

enjoyable and productive day for all involved.

Again please accept this as acknowledgement of your support without which the day would not have been the success it was.

Thanks The sponsors were: Nairns Supervalue

Hillyers Peter Baylis Bros.

Hammer Hardware CRT Lay Associates

FAMILY RECIPE CORNER These cookies are SO yum!!!

Based on a recipe an American friend gave me, I like them best with cranberries, a few chopped cher-

ries, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts and of course chocolate chips.

There is a bit of leeway with quantities of the fruit-

250 gm 1 cup 2 Tbsp 1

TRAIL MIX COOKIES butter brown sugar golden syrup egg

5 cups 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp

rolled oats wholemeal flour white flour cinnamon salt baking powder baking soda

1/2 - 3/4 cup 1/2 - 3/4 cup 1/2 - 3/4 cup 1/4 - 1/2 cup

cranberries, raisins, cherries or currants pumpkin or sunflower seeds (or 50/50) brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, peanuts or almonds chocolate chips/ drops

nut mix - and also with the flour - if you like a well spread biscuit reduce it by up to 1/4 cup.

Mix the dry flours etc and set aside. Chunky chop nuts and mix with seeds, fruit & chocolate.

Cream butter and sugar, golden syrup, then add egg. Stir in the dry ingredients, then fruit & nut mix. Do not over mix.

Roll into small balls (keep your hands damp to prevent sticking) or place as drops onto baking tray, leaving lots of space for spreading - and beware, this recipe makes about 40-45.

Bake at 175-180c for about 12-16 minutes - they are cooked to chewy when the edges are browning up nicely but the centres are still soft and puffy, or if you prefer more crunch, until golden like ANZACs. Leave on tray to cool for 10-15 minutes then remove to rack to finish cooling.

FINANCIAL FREEDOM AT YOUR DOOR STEP

Equitus is unique in the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to restructuring peoples’ home loans.

Our programme makes sure that people never spend their hard earned money on unnecessary interest.

We offer an obligation free appointment together with a free analysis using your figures so that you can compare what you are currently doing against what you could save if your mortgage was properly structured and managed.

You may be pleasantly surprised at just how much can be saved out of the interest that would normally go to the lender.

A lot of people in the local area are discovering the financial freedom that Equitus can bring.

Call Gaylene now on 027 4680 466.

REALLY EXCITING NEWS!!!

Restructure Your New or Existing Mortgage To Save You Money.

Call Gaylene Wilson 027 4680 466

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

WHY HAVE A COMMUNITY HOUSE IN LEESTON? A public meeting about the proposed Leeston Community House is being held at 7pm on Thursday 5 December, at the Leeston Library community room. This will be an opportunity to discuss the community house concept, ask questions of the setup committee, and to sign as a member.

So why have a Community House ? The Ellesmere area is facing a rapid population expansion, and Leeston’s importance as a local hub will only increase with an influx of people and families into the area.

Our vision is that every resident of the Leeston area: Is aware of the services available locally.

Can access community and health services easily.

Feels welcomed and included in the community.

Is not disadvantaged by living in a small town Leeston Community House will do this by: Supporting existing community services and organisations.

Partnering with organi-

sations to bring more community services into the Leeston area.

Creating initiatives that support and foster a closer, healthier community.

We believe that there’s no point in reinventing the wheel, so where services already exist Leeston Community House will offer assistance in improving access, frequency, or promotion of their service.

New initiatives that have been suggested are a community garden with tool and seed libraries, a foster carer support group, a Citizens Advice Bureau agency, newcomers welcome packs, and a clothing swapshop.

Many of these ideas can be coordinated without a physical “house”, by making use of existing facilities.

This is a private initiative, and whilst the Selwyn District Council is being encouraging and supportive, they are not at this stage providing any funding.

Thanks to all those who answered the recent survey about a possible Leeston Community

House. Entries were low and only half had contact information for the prize draw, so we are offering a further opportunity to provide feedback via email or Facebook, and enter the draw for a $100 Hillyers voucher. If you answered our previous survey and included your contact information, you will automatically will be added to the draw.

Please visit our Facebook page or email leestoncommunityhouse@gmail.com to leave us your feedback.

Who’s involved ?

Anna Nurse is the champion of the Leeston Community House, and already runs the local Mums and Bubs Coffee Group.

Bridget Scott is the Counsellor at Ellesmere College, and Board member of Ellesmere Community Care Organisation.

11

INSURER AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALIVE IN SPRINGSTON SOUTH

Photo shows from left to right: Mayor Coe, Peter Armitage and Vero Manager Jimmy Higgins.

The Springston South years, the hall will once Soldiers Memorial Hall again be available, “ says has a good chance to Jimmy Higgins, Vero Execmake it to its centenary. utive General Manager, The 90 year old hall has Earthquake Programme. just been extensively “This is an exciting time restored after the Christ- for us to be able to have church earthquakes. the hall available for comSelwyn Mayor, Kelvin munity use again,” says Coe officially declared the Peter Armitage, Chairman Hall open on Sunday, 10th of the hall committee.

November. After being “I believe that Vero and closed for 3 years, the MWH Recovery went the hall can now be booked extra mile for us,” says for community and social Peter. “They did a few functions. things for us that we did“The completed rein- n’t expect. Quite a few statement of the hall is a members were a bit scepgreat outcome for the tical at first but ended up community. We’re very being very happy with the pleased that after three outcome.”

Rachel Owen is new to the district, but brings governance experience as Board Chair of the Citizens CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY’S ARE Advice Bureau Christ- COMING church Area.

TIME TO CHECK THAT BBQ

GAS BOTTLE SAVE TIME AND GET YOUR LPG BOTTLE FILLED TODAY BAYLIS BROS (LEESTON) LTD 99 - 105 High Street Leeston

12 Thursday 28th November, 2013

LEESTON COUNTRY FAIR UPDATE Planning is well under way for the Leeston Country Fair next year to celebrate 150 years of L e e s t o n .

To make this event and others planned for throughout the year possible we need community support. We have secured some funding from the Selwyn District Council and the Leeston Township Committee along with a number of local businesses.

We have bronze sponsorship available for a $100 donation. At a bronze level, your name or family’s name will be published in the Echo and in the program for the Leeston Country Fair as a supporter of the event

“ Why is it that all the instruments seeking intelligent life in the universe are pointing away from earth? “ - Anon

and year’s activities.

You will also receive 2 adult passes to the Leeston Country Fair on the 29th & 30th of March 2014.

Sponsorship can be done online atwww.leeston.co.nz or email info@leeston.co.n z or call Gordon Wadie 324 2255 or Sarah Crozier 324 4412.

More sponsorship options are available so please get in touch to find out more. We have really appreciated how supportive Leeston are for events like this. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

DEALING WITH THE ISSUE OF RURAL WASTE An average of just under also wanted more inforThe issue of rural waste is complex and good waste 24 tonnes of total waste is mation on what recycling management is a difficult produced annually per farm, and disposal options are proposition for many farm- including non-natural, or- currently available to ers and members of the ganic and domestic wastes. them.’’

Although farmers Mr Taylor says most of rural sector.

Recent work commis- acknowledged that there the participants know about sioned by Environment has been some improve- p ro d u ct ste wa rd sh ip Canterbury has shown that ment in the management schemes such as recycling while most farmers sur- and disposal of non-natural silage wrap. However, many veyed had an increased rural waste in recent years, farmers are confused about awareness of the issue of there is still room for im- how the schemes operate rural waste and showed a provement as much of this and also cited cost as a willingness to “do the right waste is being retained on barrier to using these schemes. thing’’, 92% of them still farms.

Ken Taylor, Director InThe next step is to focus use traditional methods for vestigations and Monitoring, on working together with the disposal of their waste.

These methods are to says the main reasons for the rural sector, industry bury waste in farm pits, to continuing with traditional and councils to improve burn or bulk store it, all of methods appear to be a waste minimisation through which could potentially have behavioural legacy (it’s how increased re-use, recycling, an impact on natural re- we’ve always done it) and recovery and better dispossources including land, air because the provision of al, he says. rural waste services is genWe know that farmers and water. want to engage with councils The study focused pre- erally poor.

More than half of those and industry to help solve dominately on non-natural wastes such as scrap metal, surveyed felt there was the problem. Collaboration treated timber, agrichemi- definitely room for improve- between farmers, local and cals, plastic wrap as well as ment in the way they man- national government, as demolition and domestic aged their wastes,’’ he says. well as with industry, is the waste. It identified over 50 “However they did feel it only meaningful way to different types of non- was not just their responsi- provide effective, long-term solutions that work for natural rural waste streams. bility to improve things.

They want to see a more everybody.

Canterbury has nearly We want to be solution– 9,000 farms covering ap- collective and collaborative proximately 2.8 million approach to dealing with focused, helping to provide hectares. Before the study, rural waste, such as manu- practical solutions to waste little was known about the facturers having more ac- minimisation and disposal. amount of waste generated countability for taking back We needed to know what by these Canterbury farming their products and for dis- the current situation was, so activities and how this trict councils and waste we can help find ways to waste is managed. The companies to improve their manage it effectively. The research shows that of the waste recovery operations trick is to be innovative and 53 different farms surveyed, outside urban centres. They to look at the wider issues. on average each produces around nine tonnes of non- OSTEOPATH & NATUROPATH www.matarikipractice.co.nz natural rural waste a year.

Osteopathy uses gentle hands-on techniques to treat many conditions, focusing on the cause of the problems, not just the symptoms . It is a philosophy, a science and an art. We often find we can provide relief from problems you thought you had to live with, from crying babies to aching backs.

Ring Alison & Stephen on:

325 4163

Thursday 28th November, 2013 13

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

SOUTHBRIDGE GARDEN CLUB UPDATE Southbridge Garden Club began their ‘Out & About’ season with a trip to visit two country gardens south of the Rakaia Bridge on the 11th of November. A special treat was the sight of a bus arriving at the Town Hall to collect the trippers as car-pooling has been more economical in recent times. Seat belts were also a treat although they did prove troublesome for one passenger near the back of the bus who was heard to politely curse, on more than one occasion that she had forgotten to undo the belt before trying to extricate herself from the seat.

The drive along Awaroa School Road near Dorie to the first destination proved rather sobering with the sight of so many trees down due to storm damage and mention was made later of the billions of tonnes of timber on the ground around Canterbury at the present time.

Sue Rollinson greeted the group on arrival at her home, ‘Rakaia Gardens’, gave an extensive history of the plantings and introduced Harley, the cat who instantly became best friends with anyone who would pat him. No-

vember proved to be a perfect time to visit this garden as the rhododendrons and deciduous azaleas were in full bloom, clematis, roses and other perennials added to the riot of colour, while hostas, neatly trimmed hedges and lush shrubberies provided a calming backdrop. Statues of fairies, deer, castles and every other imaginable creature intrigued at every stop along the way and the ‘luxury loos’ are definitely worth a mention.

Alouette Gardens was reached after a long journey across the main road, almost to the foothills and a few plaintive cries of ‘Are we there, yet?’.

Sandi Leith was on hand to greet the visitors and joined the hungry group for a well-earned lunch on her back lawn. A tour of the rambling gardens followed and it was clear that Sandi is a collector of interesting and unusual plants. Care had to be taken not to get too far behind as getting lost was a real possibility. A short but frantic search for the Patron, at one stage found her lounging on the bus chatting up the driver.

No trip is complete until the purse is a little lighter

and, luckily, Sandi could help with that also. It became apparent when everyone returned to the bus with their purchases, that the ‘cargo hold’ was a little inadequate and after another stop at Millwood Nursery in Rakaia it was obvious that a trailer might have been a good idea.

December’s meeting will be the highly anticipated Christmas lunch to be held on the 9th at the home of President, Linda Maginness’ and members are asked to bring a plant to exchange and a plate of finger-food. After the wo n d e rful co ok i ng demonstration by Cheryl Hall at the November meeting, there should be no shortage of ideas to fill the tummies.

It has also been decided that there will be a gift -wrapping competition prompted by the teachings of Rozanne Burnby at the same meeting so wrap up a box, decorate it and bring it along.

Rozanne will be judging the entries and will supply a prize.

There will also be a raffle, a sales table and, of course the legendary Christmas quiz.

14 Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

ELLESMERE COLLEGE SENIOR PRIZE AND AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2013 Year 11 Music - Monique Bensemann Year 11 Home Economics - Ethan Summers Year 11 Building - Mitchell Poorter-Burgess Year 11 Visual Arts - Stephanie Mower Year 11 Accounting - Olivia Withers The Newburry Engineering Prize - Year 11 Agriculture - Justin Inwood Year 11 Economics - Olivia Johnson Year 11 Physical Education - Kim van den Beuken & Sydney Evenblij Year 11 History - Sydney Evenblij Year 11 Science - Year 11 Geography - Year 11 Japanese - Mitchell Thomson Year 11 English - Year 11 Mathematics - Year 11 Design & Visual Communication Trophy - Anna Wright Year 12 Sport & Recreation - Callum Howlett Year 12 Automotive - Stan Mullen Year 12 History - Anna Wright Year 12 Building - Cody Shirtcliff Year 12 Visual Arts - Shuying Zhou Year 12 Media Studies - Courtney Ridden Year 12 Hospitality - Jade Skilling & Britney McGrath Year 12 Design and Visual Communication Trophy - Trent Fleming Year 12 Mathematics with Statistics - Year 12 Home Economics - Georgia Fogarty Year 12 Physical Education - Year 12 Agriculture - Year 12 Geography - Luke Palmer Year 12 Biology - Year 12 Japanese - Year 12 English - Year 12 Chemistry Year 12 Mathematics - Year 12 Physics - Ben Alsop-ten Hove Year 13 Japanese - Tristan Easterbrook-Carter Year 13 Digital Technology - Elysse Mower Year 13 Home Economics - Celeste Boivin Year 13 Production Development - Felicity Newburry Year 13 Geography - Jade Watson Year 13 Mathematics with Statistics - Matt Lemon Year 13 Media Studies - Beth Johnson & Ashleigh Johnson Year 13 Music - Jonathan Burgess Year 13 Design and Visual Communication Trophy - Year 13 Art History Angharad Summers Year 13 Visual Arts - Painting - Year 13 Physical Education - Year 13 Agriculture - Elizabeth Dewhirst The Leeston Pharmacy Prize for Chemistry - The Leeston Pharmacy Prize for Physics - Michaela Mullen Year 13 History - The Leeston Pharmacy Prize for Biology - Year 13 English Year 13 Mathematics with Calculus - Sarah Inwood Head Pupil Trophy - Sarah Inwood & Ashleigh Johnson The Josephine Newburry Memorial Cup - Angharad Summers The Des Kelly Memorial Cup - Leif Burnett-Christensen The John Warren Memorial Cup - Scott Jackson Gwatkin Cup - Isabella Buckingham Ellesmere Historical Society Award - Sarah Inwood Millar-Houston Trophy - Elizabeth Dewhirst W.G. Volckman Memorial Cup - Michaela Mullen & Sarah Inwood United Building Society Art and Culture - Anna Wright Nicola Jones Kamana Cup - Elizabeth Dewhirst

Volckman Award - Monique Bensemann Southbridge District High School Closing Committee’s Award - Georgia Fogarty The Gerald Patterson Memorial Cup - Jonan Coe Endeavour Prize - Kaylee Spain The O’Neill Cup - Ashleigh Johnson Anne & David Harkerss & Alan Jones Prize - Thomas Andrew, Cheyenne Poorter-Burgess, Damon Crossan, Holly Speary-Cameron, Lauren Vickery Lions Citizenship Award - Year 11 - Olivia Johnson & Anna Wright Lions Citizenship Award - Year 12 - Ben Alsop-ten Hove Bank of New Zealand Citizenship - Ashleigh Johnson & Michaela Mullen Ellesmere College Past Pupils Award - Sarah Inwood The Gard’ner Cup - Hope Henry Year 13 Deans Award - Ashleigh Johnson Cartwright Service Award - Christopher Clark Tracey Clark Memorial Trophy - Isabella Buckingham The Hole Family Music Award - Jonathan Burgess The Dawson Trophy for Senior Oral Performance - Jonathan Burgess Ellesmere Camera Club - Marcela Corry Ellesmere A&P Association and Miss Hay Scholarship - Elizabeth Dewhirst Ellesmere District Nursing Association Scholarship - Ashleigh Johnson The Selwyn Lioness Scholarship Award - Hope Henry Ellesmere Lions Scholarship - Sarah Inwood Ellesmere Lions Scholarship - Michaela Mullen Orion Selwyn District Scholarship - Matthew Lemon Selwyn District Council Scholarship - Ashleigh Johnson Riki Eillison Memorial Trophy - Sarah Inwood Tohu Mana o ahurea - Hope Henry Maori and Pacific Island Entrance Scholarship - Hope Henry House Shield - 4th Totara 75 points - 3rd Kowhai 78 points - 2nd Rimu 80 points - 1st Rata 86 points Puawaitai Year 11-13 - Jonan Coe - Kowhai Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - Michaela Mullen The Helen Crowhen Academic Cup - Anna Wright United Building Society Academic Cup - Ben Alsop-ten Hove Proxime Accessit to Dux - Michaela Mullen The Masonic Lodge Dux Trophy - Sarah Inwood Head Students for 2014: Samantha Lowry Luke Palmer Deputy Head Students for 2014: Georgia Fogarty Ben Alsop-ten Hove

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

Thursday 28th November, 2013

FREE DRIVING LESSON TO BENEFIT DRIVERS ON QUAKEDAMAGED ROADS Ever changing roads and major works ensure learner drivers in Christchurch have a more challenging environment in which to develop their skills than most Kiwis.

This cements the need for a greater focus on professional driving training according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA).

Today the AA begins the latest phase of its free driving lesson programme rollout in Christchurch and urges new learner drivers to take advantage of it.

AA Driving School General Manager Nigel Clark says a legacy of the earthquakes in Christchurch in late 2010 and early 2011 is significant damage to roading infrastructure.

Drivers in Christchurch face a more challenging urban environment than most of us in New Zealand.

There are road cones creating changes to road systems and road works are pervasive.

Because of this we’re very pleased to be able to extend the AA Driving School’s free driving lesson programme to Christchurch.

Mr Clark says a free professional driving lesson will assist new learner driv-

GORSE CUTTING v

v

ELLESMERE DISTRICT P.R. McCartin Telephone

3254-178

ers with a better understanding of how to deal with a road system that is always changing.

The AA announced the national roll out of the free driving lesson programme last month in Wellington following a three-month pilot.

The free driving lesson is now available to AA Members and their children who have held their learner licence for less than two months in Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Wanganui, Nelson, Dunedin, Invercargill and Christchurch from today.

The programme will continue to roll out to other centres where AA driving instructors are available into 2014. Once the roll out is complete, the AA expects to provide a free driving lesson to about 500 new learner drivers each month.

Driver education is a cornerstone of the AA and

forms one of our strategic priorities. This commitment reflects our belief that professional driving training improves the skill set and attitude of learner drivers, which will make them safer motorists.

The hour long lesson will provide the student with an introduction on key driving skills, how to set up a car for driving, an explanation on instruments, gauges and vehicle controls, moving off, stopping, steering, gears and basic intersection types.

To apply for a free driving lesson call 0800 223 199 or go online at aa.co.nz/freedriving-lesson

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

15

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

16 Thursday 28th November, 2013

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE More attention is now being paid to the needs of the victims of crime and a system of restorative justice is often used in New Zealand, and indeed in may countries throughout the world, to provide a platform where the victim and the person who has committed the crime may meet and try to resolve issues relating to the offence. Many victims of crime have expressed dissatisfaction with the judicial process in not providing answers to questions which they would like to ask, and have answered adequately by the offender. Some years ago I attended a type of restorative justice conference in proceedings where a young man had unlawfully taken a car which belonged to a teenage girl. At the meeting she was able to tell the young man that he had got her into considerable trouble with her Father over the damage caused to the car and the expense that she had incurred in getting the car fixed, which wasn’t covered by insurance for the damage done. The offender gave her the money for the repairs to the car and I felt that she had given the offender something to think about before he next took someone else’s motor vehicle.

The New Zealand restorative justice system has been in place for some time. The Ministry of Justice has taken steps to ensure that there are standards to be met by the providers of this service and that a uniform standard is followed throughout New Zealand.

Some restorative justice conferences take place prior to an offender being sentenced. If it is proposed that a restorative justice conference be investigated, prior to an offender being sentenced, the facilitators of the process meet with the offender and the victim sepa-

rately and endeavour to reach agreement on the issues to be dealt with. If both offender and victim agree a restorative justice conference will be held. If the restorative justice conference has a good outcome, in other words the victim feels appeased by the meeting and any agreement which has been reached, then the Court will take that into account when the offender is sentenced.

It is also possible to have a restorative justice conference after an offender has been sentenced at which it would be more of a meeting to enable the victim to get answers to questions which weren’t covered during the course of the Court process.

The Sentencing Act requires a court to take into account any efforts to provide satisfaction to the victim of a crime and obviously if the outcome is good then it will be in good stead for the offender. The Parole Act and Victims Rights Act also have reference to restorative justice in the judicial system and victims and offenders are encouraged to take part in the process.

The main object of restorative justice is to reduce the impact of crime on a victim although in some crimes it would be difficult to envisage a victim’s family being appeased by any restorative justice process.

LINCOLN CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKET Lincoln Christmas Twilight Market - Lincoln Farmers' and Craft Market once again helps to get you in the festive mood with their popular annual Christmas Twilight Market to be held this year on Thursday 19th 4pm to 7 pm.

This promises to be a truly family event with a visit from Santa, face painting and balloons, fun activities for the children, live festive music throughout the event and not forgetting a special puppet show at 4.30 pm. Whilst the children are being entertained there will be ample opportunity to pick up some last minute Christmas gifts hand made by our artisan crafters offering a diverse selection of unique items,

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

sample some festive sweet treats and baking and stock up on genuine fresh local produce for over the holiday season.

Lincoln Market is held every Saturday between 10am and 1 pm (Only closed 28th Dec).

Full details of our community events can be found onwww.facebook.com/ lincolnmarket. Don't forget to mark in your diary our Annual Fruit & Berry Festival to be held on Saturday 11th January 2014 10 am to 1 pm.

Summer fruits galore all from local growers + great live entertainment.

Race cleaning Land clearing Hedge & Stump removal Site works Driveways & lanes Laser work Irrigation works Landscaping Drainage work Wheeled Digger Owner/ Operator Phone Scott on 027 272 3447 Email smclean918@gmail.com

LAWN AND GARDEN SOLUTIONZ - Lawn Mowing - Lawn Fertilising - Gardening - Bark/Straw Mulching -Section Tidying - Pruning Phone James - 324 2780 Satisfaction Guaranteed

Thursday 28th November, 2013 17

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

ELLESMERE SUPREME WINNER FOR THE CANTERBURY 2013 SHOW CYCLING The supreme harness and has indeed excelled in He is a common sight to exhibit for the Canterbury the show ring at various A see exercising on the side CLUB show 2013 is the beautiful & P shows to date this roads in the Greenpark Strong winds again made it hard for riders in the last couple of Thursday night races at Leeston.

In the first of them, the stronger riders prevailed with a small scratch group catching the Break bunch before the half way mark, and they combined to ride through the field of 51 riders in total. It was good to see two father & son combinations in the first ten, the fathers finishing just ahead of their sons in both cases.

Results - Race 6, 7th Nov :Development race - 1st Tom Harvey (U17) 34:54, 2nd & fastest time Mark Maddren 29:55, 3rd Sandy Harper 30:11, 4th Reuben Kinney (U17) 35:13, 5th Tarquin Dyer (U17) 35:21, 6th Nigel Thomas 30:52, 7th Mike Morley-Bunker 33:09, 8th Juan Casas 46:25.

Senior race (first 10) 1st & fastest time Adam Bull 21:40, 2nd Max Beckett 21:55, 3rd Lee Johnstone st, 4th Ben Johnstone 21:40, 5th Brent Marryatt 21:55, 6th Jake Marryatt st, 7th Tom Hubbard 21:40, 8th Greg Manson 21:55, 9th William Findlay st, 10th Richard Clark 23:40.

In race 7, 14th of Nov, the biggest field of the season to start in the Development race took to

the road (thanks to the Echo's reports for the publicity!), and another father and son combination took the honours. In the Senior race the Break bunch again rode strongly to get through to the front, but they were outsprinted by Andy Thomson from the bunch ahead of them and he took his third win of the season.

Development race, (first 10 of 15 starters) 1st Will Gilbert (U17) 32:34, 2nd John Gilbert 32:41, 3rd Graham Burgess 33:18, 4th Lisa McClure 35:15, 5th & fastest time Mark Maddren 28:34, 6th Hamish McClure 28:48, 7th Tarquin Dyer (U17) 33:50, 8th Geoff Allan 30:33, 9th Nigel Thomas 30:45, 10th Sandy Harper 30:46.

Senior race (first 10 of 42 starters) - 1st Andy Thomson 23:23, 2nd Nick Jones 22:18, 3rd Andy Timmings 23:23, 4th Phil Chester 22:18, 5th Tim Webb 23:23, 6th Mark Sanders st, 7th John O'Donnell st, 8th Daryl Queen 22:18, 9th Matt Marshall 23:23, 10th Tracey Clark st, 24th and fastest time Adam Bull 21:47.

Friesian horse Jaeger (AKA Micky) Micky worked hard in the ring of the Canterbury show in the cold easterly wind in the harness section to defend his title of supreme harness horse.

This is the third time he has won the title in the 6 years that he has been driven in the harness classes at the Canterbury show.

Micky is now in his prime years as far as maturity for a horse goes

season, taking out the champion or supreme champion title at every show exhibited this year, but the Canterbury show is always the tough one to win with the quality of horses and turnout in the harness ring at a very high standard.

Micky, a nine year old Friesian gelding was imported into New Zealand at the age of ten months old and has resided in the Ellesmere area since coming to New Zealand.

area. This is where he is at home.

His roots as a Friesian horse are in Holland, but he has done his home district of Greenpark, Ellesmere, proud by bringing the title home to Greenpark again this year.

Photos show Jaeger driven by owner Llea-anne Vlaanderen at the Canterbury A & P show 2013.

LEESTON PHYSIOTHERAPHY EXPANDS Leeston Physio is excited to introduce two new members to the team, Paul Thorne and Sam Hylton.

Leeston Physio is lucky enough to add more experienced high calibre Physios to their team.

Paul comes with lots of experience in NZ and in the UK; from work in the hospital system. Paul treats a wide range of conditions including post op and post fracture as well as all musculo-skeletal conditions.

Paul enjoys cycling, mountain biking and running. He can often be found

racing in the local Canterbury cycling club races.

Sam is joining the team for the summer, she is also from the U.K. and has years of experience. She is a keen runner and into Pilates.

Leeston Physio wishes to

thank all their loyal clients who have been so patient when the appointment books have been so full. The new Physios look forward to meeting you and getting you pain free and back to the things you enjoy.

18 Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

ELLESMERE BOWLS Rooster: Round 5 LEESTON V DUNSANDEL 9.11.2013 SINGLES - T Kennett 16 v S Boon 31.

PAIRS - K Greenwood 30 v P Barron 12.

FOURS - P Fraser 24 v B Chapman 14.

GAMES WON 2 V 1 POINTS 4 V 2 LINCOLN 2 V SOUTHBRIDGE 9.11.2013 SINGLES - M Rowson 31 v O Grant 14.

PAIRS - D Tyson 13 v B McCartin 25.

FOURS - B Gemmell 19 v B Jones 17.

GAMES WON 2 V 1 POINTS 4 V 2 CHATTERTON CUP RESULTS: ROUND 6 LINCOLN 2 V LEESTON 1 9.11.2013 SINGLES - G Scurr 8 v V Hantz 23 FOURS - R Donald 13 v P Alsop 12 PAIRS - R Donald 9 v V Hantz 23.

TRIPLES - I Murray 11 v P Alsop 7.

GAMES WON 2 V 2 POINTS 4 V 4 AKAROA V DUNSANDEL 9.11.2013 SINGLES - M Parke 13 v K Boon 8.

FOURS - R Griffiths 15 v F Taylor 4.

PAIRS - M Parke 13 v F Taylor 12.

TRIPLES - M Parke 23 v K Boon 8.

GAMES WON 4 POINTS 8

LEESTON 2 V LINCOLN 1 9.11.2013 SINGLES - M Quayle 18 v D Bell 15.

FOURS - M Heslop 8 v B Skurr 11.

PAIRS - M Heslop 16 v P Haydon 11.

TRIPLES - M Quayle 12 v B Skurr 12.

GAMES WON 2 V 1 GAMES DRAWN 1 V 1 POINTS 5 V 3 SOUTHBRIDGE V LINCOLN 4 9.11.2013 SINGLES - B Searle 16 v L Begg 16.

FOURS - C Stevenson 5 v W Hauk 21.

PAIRS - B Searle 20 v W Hauk 4.

TRIPLES - C Stevenson 8 v L Begg 16.

GAMES WON 1 V 2 GAMES DRAWN 1 V 1 POINTS 3 V 5 ELLESMERE CUP ROUND 6 Lincoln 2, 22 v Akaroa 10.

Dunsandel 26 v Leeston 1, 4 Lincoln 1, 17 v Leeston 2, 13 Tai Tapu v Lincoln 4 Lincoln 3, 22 v Diamond Harbour 9.

ROOSTER ROUND 5 Lincoln 2, 4 v Southbridge 2 Tai Tapu 0 v Lincoln 1, 6 Leeston 4 v Dunsandel Lincoln 3 - Bye CHATTERTON CUP Diamond Harbour 8 v Tai Tapu 0 Akaroa 8 v Dunsandel 0 Southbridge 3 v Lincoln 4 Lincoln 3, 2 v Lincoln 1, 3

PALMER’S TRANSPORT LIMITED Serving the farming industry since 1962

FOR ALL TRANSPORT Over 50 years of trusted family service

YOUR NEEDS

Ph: 03) 324 2556 Fax: 03) 324 2474 Wilson Street, Southbridge 7602

Lincoln 2, 4 v Leeston 1, 4.

ELLESMERE MIXED FOURS: A Dunsandel team of Brian Chapman, Mark Ridden, Stuart Boon and Sue Hamilton, 1st.

Runners-up: Tai Tapu team of Dave Whitelaw, Ron Thin, Keith Gillanders and Alison Whitelaw.

ELLESMERE PONY CLUB SHOW This was a great success thanks to the secretary, Amy Piper and the many volunteers and judges who gave their time so willingly.

Riders competed in 10 Different Rings in the morning and also Unity Classes, where each rider and mount compete individually as a unit.

In the afternoon 3 Hunters Rings were held and Ellesmere riders competed within the various disciplines.

Esther Yates and her Cob were champions.

Esther’s granddaughter, Petra was reserve.

Kate Inwood and ‘Tom’ were champion Pony Club Pony.

Isobella Foster-Pearcy and ‘Philodelphia’ (Jilly) had many placings in the 1st rider section.

Courtney Mullen enjoyed success with the horses.

Amy Piper was successful with ‘My Speed Racer’ jumping.

ELLESMERE PONY CLUB Introducing: Isobella Foster -Pearcy.

A junior rider and her pony ‘Jilly’. A 127cm Bay pony with a white strip on her face.

They both enjoy playing games at pony club and are beginning to jump.

Favourite colour: Pink.

Favourite food: Chicken.

Favourite TV: ‘Home and Away”.

Favourite Music: Taylor Swift.

Sports: No other sports at present - too busy with pony.

Achievements: Has won quite a few ribbons.

Future plans with ‘Jilly”: To canter with all the other ponies together.

Future Plans: To try and get to the Olympics!!

Photo shows Isobella Foster-Pearcy and ‘Jilly’.

ELLESMERE GOLF RESULTS AMBROSE - MIXED 16TH NOVEMBER 2013 TEAMS: 1. Jock Houston, Brian Tenant, Bruce Bampton, Jeanetter Allen.

2. Kevin O’Connell, Paul Ward, Richard Boyce, Adrienne Steed.

3. Mike Steed, John Kelly, Peter Burnett, Sharon Lemon.

4. Darryl Joyce, Gavin Milne, Tony Simkin, Leonie Chambers.

NEAREST THE PIN: #2 Gavin Milne. #9 (Hammer Hardware Ltd) Brian Osborne. #11 Murray Maw.

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

ST. MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR Sedgemere Hall - 2 pm This Saturday 30th November Continuous afternoon tea.

Ice your own gingerbread man Bouncy castle Great variety of stalls &

LEESTON SWIMMING CLUB The swimming club will have no hesitation in bringing about charges with people that are caught trespassing or vandalizing the complex.

ELLESMERE MOTOR RACING CLUB Annual General Meeting To be held at Springston Hotel Tuesday 10th Dec. 2013 at 7.30pm

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto This advert. has been kindly sponsored by Johnston Civil Ltd.

LEESTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB A.G.M Postponed until the 9th December 2013 7.30pm All welcome Apologies to leestonrugby.secretary@gmail.com

PRESIDENT OF THE WARRIORS OF ZION BIKERS CLUB Ps Mark Mitchell Is speaking at the LEESTON LIFE CHURCH 3rd December 10am Come and hear his amazing testimony about how his life was completely changed through his encounter with Jesus.

ALL WELCOME Cnr Station St & Leeston Lake Rd Ph 324 3697

19

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE Leeston Main Street will be closed on Friday night the 6th December from 5.30pm until 9pm.

From the Monument to RD 1 corner for the Santa Parade.

Access will still be available to Baylis Bros. for petrol.

ALL WELCOME

ELLESMERE AQUATIC CLUB Annual ‘Working Bee’ Sunday 15th December 2013 Commencing at 10.00am BBQ and refreshments to follow.

SOUTHBRIDGE HOTEL 7th December 7.30pm Karaoke with Andrea

Courtesy coach available

Registration of Interest – Water Race Sub-Committee Registration of Interest are sought from users of the Selwyn District Council Water Race Schemes to join a committee that provides direct user representation into the management and operation of the Selwyn District Council Water Races and enables an input of local knowledge and expertise.

Two user representatives are required from each of the Ellesmere, Malvern and Paparua schemes, 1 representative from the Paparua Water Race Irrigation User Group, 1 representative each from the Selwyn Central and Malvern Community Boards, 1 Council representative from Ellesmere Ward and 1 representative from Christchurch City Council (representing both Waimairi and Wigram Wards).

The Water Race Sub-Committee is monitored by the Selwyn District Council, with engineering and secretarial support provided by Council staff. Meetings are held three-monthly, but no meeting fees or mileage reimbursements are paid. The term of office is three years.

Users of the water race system are invited to register their interest in joining this committee by submitting a summary resume of their background and interest in the management of the water race system.

Full Terms of Reference are available on www.selwyn.govt.nz or alternatively by contacting the Secretary.

Registrations of Interest close on 5 December 2013.

The Secretary Water Race Sub-Committee Selwyn District Council PO Box 90 ROLLESTON 7643 brenda.hoskins@selwyn.govt.nz Ph. 03 347 2891 or 03 318 8338

20

Thursday 14th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc.

Little Boutique, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641.

CHILLER TRAILER

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.

EXTENSIVE selection of homeware and garden supplies at Leeston Garden & Florist.

GREAT RANGE of quirky and different gifts for that hard to buy for person at Leeston Garden & Florist.

PREMIER outdoor paving now stocked at Leeston Hammer Hardware.

SEED POTATOES large varieties at Hammer Hardware Ph 324 4559

Siouxzart

Terracotta pots & craft @ Leeston Market, Sat 30th Nov. For original gifts. Ph. 3242-595.

SKORTS made to measure at Little Boutique, High St, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641.

TYRES - For all your complete tyre needs, see us at Baylis Bros. Firestone (Lsn).

WONDERFILLED Cakes dreamed up just for you.

Kathryn Sutherland 0274 516 550, ph. 3243-497.

POPPITA’S PIZZA Friday & Saturday 5-9pm Dine in or Takeaway.

BYO. Last orders for Takeaways 8pm.

Ph. (03) 423 9161

$40 per day

Phone 3242-642

TRAILERS…..

Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, carpet-cleaner.

Baylis Bros (Lsn) Ltd, ph. 3243-629.

SITUATIONS WANTED

Not enough hours in the day?

Cleaning getting away from you?

Call Renai Ph 324 2295 Reasonable rates for a great job.

CELEBRANT Weddings, Civil Union Ceremonies, Namings, Renewal of Vows & Funerals.

Jenni Gibson Ph: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089 www.celebrantservices.net.nz

FIREWOOD

DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE Oregon and Macrocapa Log-burner Mix Old Man Pine Blue Gum

GARAGE SALE

Phone 329 7066 or 027 224 3301

Can deliver 9 cu.m at one time SATURDAY 14TH DEC. CLOTHING - FURNITURETOOLS - BRIC-A-BRAC PHOTO FRAMES - CHINA PRINTS PH 329 1678 494 LAKE RD STH IRWELL VILLAGE

FOR RENT

3-4 Bedroom Farmhouse for rent near Southbridge.

Bond & References Required. $300 p.w.

Ph 027 3088 127 ECHO NOTICE

SITUATIONS VACANT

Building enthusiast.

We work on residential repairs, renovations and a number new builds working with qualified builders would give the applicant the opportunity to learn a variety of jobs.

It would be preferable that the applicant had a pre building trade or building experience, but a good work attitude would be taken into consideration. We are seeking a team player, one who likes to work hard but enjoys a laugh as well.

You will need to have a valid current driver’s license.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

If this sounds like you please forward you CV to ktmhomeimprovements@xtra.co.nz CHIMNEY SWEEP

CARRS

THE ELLESMERE ECHO The next issue for The Ellesmere Echo will be the Christmas issue (also the last one for 2013) it will be out on the 18th December with the deadline being the 13th December.

Please feel free to submit any ads or messages for this issue during the next couple of weeks.

With thanks.

Kath Mentink

The Ellesmere Echo Ph. 741 2206 Fax. 741 2207 Email. theellesmereecho@gmail.com

Ph. Rodney a/hs 3242-999

Weekends a Specialty

Thursday 14th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

WATERPROOFING

INSURANCE ADVISOR

21

HORSE RIDING

Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd For all your needs for: Residential and Commercial Painting Concrete Crack Repair Systems Waterproofing and Roof Membranes Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems

WANT TO RIDE but haven’t a horse? Try riding with us.

Ph. 324-3667 evenings.

To discuss any of your requirements please contact us: FOOD BANK

Stew or Nick, 324 2406 101 High Street, P.O. Box 1, Southbridge office@cantywl.co.nz JOINERY and DESIGN

ELECTRICIAN

ELLESMERE FOODBANK Phone Leonie

ELECTRICIAN

Southbridge Joinery & Design Ltd

Matt Mitchell  Domestic  Commercial  New Builds  Refurbishments  Heat Pump Installations (03) 3291 677 - 021 0267 8732 68 Watsons Road, RD 2, Leeston

.Residential & Commercial Joinery. .Kitchen design & build. .Timber double glazed windows/doors. .Stairs. .Bathroom/wardrobe solutions.

68 Watsons Road R.D. 2, Leeston

Master Joiner - EQC accredited Ph. Sandro Dyer Ph. 03 3242 517 / 027 3654 727 www.southbridgejoineryanddesign.co.nz

3243-576 TRUCK SPARE PARTS

CANTERBURY TRUCK SALES AND SPARES LTD  Used truck sales & spares 

 Deck fabrications  Farm Trailers  Engineering &

Mechanical Repairs

HEDGE TRIMMING

JUST SMALL -

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HEDGES

ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME 32 Station Street, Leeston Phone 324 4494

Dave Kerr

027 202 6600

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.

PH (03) 325-4664 OR 021-500-519 EQUESTRIAN

NATURAL HOOF TRIMMING Call Stuart on

COMPUTER REPAIRS

COMPUTERS

Need help?

Phone Nick Coe

3243-879

Bowen therapy Beverley Barnett Available by appointment Mondays at ‘The Clinic’ High St, Southbridge. Ph 027 442 9038

PLUMBING and 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

A. & S. MOTORS SOUTHBRIDGE Phone

3242-515

22 Thursday 28th November, 2013

HAIRDRESSING

HAIRCRAFT HAIR DESIGN 90 High Street Leeston

3243-659

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

TREE MAINTENANCE

CROSSAN TREE SERVICES EXPERIENCED TREE FELLER FELLING, TRIMMING, TOPPING NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL PHONE CRAIG

BUILDER

BUILDER BEN FEARNLEY 027 308 7211 A/H 324-3339 fearnleyconstruction@xtra.co.nz www.fearnleyconstruction.co.nz

0277749091or 03) 324 2590 High Street Hair

PAINT AND PANEL BEATING

73 High St Leeston Phone 3243-177

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Qualified L’Oreal Couleur Professional Salon Open Tuesday to Saturday Late Nights Tues & Thurs

GRAPHIC DESIGN

FOR ALL YOUR PRIVATE & INSURANCE WORK COLLISION REPAIRS CHASSIS STRAIGHTENING FREE QUOTES - LOAN CAR AVAILABLE

SPOUTING SYSTEMS

PH 324 3203 GLASS & GLAZING

Need spouting or downpipes replaced?

CALL -

Johnsons Glass And Glazing

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Double Glazing. Mirrors, Showers, Splashbacks Window Repairs Free Measure and Quotes

Hamish Johnson, Qualified Glazier 021-2340984, 324-3484 Drain Road Leeston johnsonsglass@gmail.com

Offering initial and routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you.

Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz

For professional service, peace of mind and a great deal!

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

Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO

PEST CONTROL

PAINTING & DECORATING

PROTEKT SERVICES Spiderproofing/Fly Control

All Work Guaranteed : Pest Management Assn of NZ Member

PHONE 337-9553 ~ MOBILE 0274 361-169 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Ellesmere Appliance Service Ltd For all appliance repairs - contact Jim Roxburgh

HOSE REPAIR SERVICE

JLB Painters Ltd

ELLESMERE

Interior / Exterior / Roofs Commercial / Residential

Hydraulic Hose Repair

Contact your professional, experienced, Registered pest control technician We Can Also Deal With Any Other Pest Problem

HYDRAULIC

For free, no-obligation quotes or advice call John on 022 092 2619 or 03 325 5022

A. & S. MOTORS Ltd

IMPACT Painting & Decorating

3242-515

Southbridge

Fully-qualified tradesmen specialising in Commercial and Residential Properties Interior and Exterior Roofs Free quotes

A.H. 3242-029 GIB STOPPING / PLASTERING

Michael McAulay

(03) 3243-258; 027 244 8052

Phone/fax 3243-608 or 027 62 44 602

23

On Board Ltd PAINTING Exterior ~ Interior ~ Wallpapering ~ Decorating

PLUMBER

Bill Speirs, Southbridge 3242-567 REGISTERED DRAINLAYER

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 • Residential & Rural Drainage • Excavation & Driveways • Effluent Disposal System Design

162 Drain Road, R.D. 3 Leeston 7683 onboard555@gmail.com

WINDOW CLEANING

ELLESMERE WINDOW CLEANING CONTACT Grant Clausen 027 221 5060 After hours (03) 324 3227

TIMBER MILLING

PLUMBING

Mob. 027 432 5106, AH 3242-543

ACE HIGH PLUMBING PLUMBER

Home of the Royal Flush

PLUMBING SPECIALIST

Phone

021 454 864 R.D. 2, Leeston

Chris Dickson Plumbing Ltd New Housing Alterations & Maintenance Ph./Fax 347-9656 or 027-432-4591

Registered Master Plumber

The Ellesmere Echo Ph. 741 2206 Fax. 7412207 Email. theellesmereecho@gmail.com

· · · · · ·

Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying Blocked Drains Log Fires Wetbacks 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

24 Thursday 28th November, 2013

THE ELLESMERE ECHO