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Volume 23, Issue 17

LEESTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!

Being an ‘Enviro School’ their aim is to create engaging and exciting outside spaces. With eleven talented year 5 and 6 artists, this job was made easy when they completed eight outside murals for the school.

The eleven students in the Art GATE programme (Gifted and Talented Education) were chosen for their creativity, artistic confidence and their ability to manage themselves in a group and individually.

The children have modelled their work on cubism.

This was inspired by their term 2 Visual Art unit on Picasso.

Local artist, Kate Hellyar gave up her time to also work on the murals with the children.

Leeston School would like to thank the supportive

team at Leeston ITM for supplying the boards and paint for the murals.

The Art students are: Margarida Dias, Iris Heal, Harrison Tacbaya, Will Dudley, Amber Lemon, Phoebe Hellyar, Mikayla Geerts, Louis Nurse, Jay Dreaver, Isabella Gilbert, Emma Johnson. Art Co-ordinator – Nicky Johanson

What’s coming up

HILL LEE & SCOTT

Aug.29-Southbridge Tennis Club AGM Sept.1-Fathers Day Car Rally Sept.3- Ellesmere Pipe Band AGM Sept.4-Southbridge Swimming Club AGM Sept.7-Clay Target Team Car Wash Sept.7-Leeston Market Day Sept.7-Scarecrow SaturdayLincoln Sept.8-Ellesmere Motor Racing Championships Sept.10-Ellesmere Heritage Park AGM Sept.13- Southbridge Play Centre Housie night Sept.13-Clay Target Team Quiz Night Sept.14-Killinchy Tennis Club Open Day Sept.14-Vintage Treasures Fashion Show

More photos on page 3.

36 Sir William Pickering Dr 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

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ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE

LEESTON LIFE CHURCH

Sunday 1st September 9:30am Leeston - Morning worship plus Sunday School 7:00pm Brookside Eucharist Wednesdays 10:00am Holy Communion - Leeston

Station Street. Leeston

Followed by morning tea

Sunday 8th September 9:30am Leeston - Eucharist plus Sunday School 11:00am Irwell - Morning Worship

Extream Kidz & TFC (Teens for Christ) every Sunday at 10:00am Sunday, 1st September 10.00am Family Worship

with café open after service.

Sunday, 8th September 10.00am Family Worship

with café open after service.

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

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

LEV SHEL TORAH CONGREGATION www.levsheltorah.co.nz

Why were Messiahs teachings Hebraic Understanding the Scriptures Hebraicaly Meet Shabbat (Sat) 1:30 Irwell Hall

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

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LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS 11th Aug. to 24th Aug. 14 days

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ACCIDENT RELATED CALLS: MEDICAL RELATED CALLS: NIL PATIENT CALLS: TOTAL AMBULANCE CALLS:

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Code: MVA (motor vehicle accident); F/A (false alarm); PFA (private fire alarm); K28 (turned back).

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Kath Mentink, Editor Accounts, Advertising & Editorial Enquiries Phone 741-2206 Fax 741-2207 Cell 021 109 3470 e-mail: theellesmereecho@gmail.com 435 Southbridge-Dunsandel Road R.D. 2, Leeston 7682

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TICKETS SELLING FAST DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS WONDERFUL TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE.

Wednesdays 10:30am - 12 noon At The Station 3 Station St, Leeston ( except in the holidays) $2/family, 1st session free

New Members Welcome!

Below: The ITM staff with the art group.

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SOME CALL IT BLUE GOLD Others say it’s the life blood of everything, some only think of it when they are brushing their teeth…

What is it you ask? It’s Water, H₂O. Many people don’t realise how precious Canterbury’s water is, but a group of 18 senior high school students (pictured below) from all over New Zealand found out last week.

Anna Wright and Olivia Johnson, both in Year 11 and members of Te Waihora Warriors represented Ellesmere College on a weeklong trip sponsored by the Untouched World Charitable Trust and Environment Canterbury.

The group was based at Ngati Moki Marae at Taumutu on the edge of Te Waihora, Lake Ellesmere. They learned about the various ways water can be used as a resource and the different perspectives that people hold. The students undertook a variety of different activities within the Waihora/Selwyn catchment ranging from looking at mayflies and algae at Coes Ford with a local ecologist, to removing Willow seedlings with DOC around Lake Ellesmere. They also heard from guest speakers such as

University Lecturers, local Dairy farmers in the Ellesmere area, Waihora Ellesmere Trust (WET), Ngai Tahu, Environment Canterbury, Central Plains Water, Forest and Bird and Department of Conservation to name a few.

At the culmination of the experience, Olivia and Anna had the challenge of giving a presentation on the issue

of water use in Canterbury to guests involved in water management. They presented this in small groups in a variety of different ways.

Both students feel it is important that more people need to know about reducing water pollution from farm run-off and how this can be done by planting along water ways, as well as effects of water pollution on our wildlife in the Selwyn and Lake Ellesmere. They are now looking forward to their next opportunity to make a difference to the local environment. Te Waihora Warriors’ next project tree planting day down at the Lake is coming soon… watch this space if your keen to help out!

LEESTON MARKET UPDATE

SUNNY DAYS AT LEESTON PLAYCENTRE

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in Ellesmere. We Hope you have a great weekend.

Next weekend at the Leeston Market you may notice that we are starting to expand with our regular summer stalls that are beginning to return and a few brand new ones to.

Chris Young is one of our newest stalls and will fill the spot of a regular second hand stall. Chris is a local man and has a current 2nd hand dealers license so you know what you are getting is legitimate.

Although we are starting to fill up quickly we still have spots for new stall holders who are keen to join our farmers and craft market. Please contact the Leeston Market Committee Secretary, Shirley Fisher on shirleydjfisher@msn.com for a stall application form and more information.

I have really enjoyed writing the Leeston Market Update for the past year but I am heading up a new project to set up a community house in Leeston and

Now that the days are warming up there are more opportunities for outside play at Leeston Play Centre.

This means more slime, water, painting on a larger scale and building with real materials in the workshop area.

Summer is a great time to join Play Centre as you get to experience all the facilities and activities that are unavailable in the wet and cold months. I like that my oldest can play on the playground while my youngest can hang out on the grass and not come in freezing.

Play centre works for each family differently and you’ll find your own place and of course your child’s favourite areas of play to.

We have space now for under and over two’s on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.15 – 12. And spaces for under twos at babies can play on Tuesday afternoons from 12.30 – 3pm.

Please feel free to drop in during these times for a free visit to see if play centre is for you and talk to our lovely co-ordinators about the next step. You don’t have to book; we love it when new families drop in for a look.

so am reducing some of my other community commitments, which mean I will be passing the update onto fellow stall holder Brenda Franz of Siouxzart.

But you can still find me on market day with my stall of cake pops, cupcakes, mini pav’s, specialty cakes and more decadent treats. Pop in and see what on offer or put your order in so it’s ready to pick up. Contact me on ab.nurse@hotmail.co.nz for more info or to place an order.

I will also still be involved regularly in the market setting up and helping out with the calf club activity and helping the students with the Churros which have quickly become a market favourite and are available at every market from 10am-lunch.

Next week for our Calf Club activity we will be making bird feeders for $1 per child.

See you at the Leeston Market next weekend, Saturday the 7th of September.

And thank you Anna Nurse

Below are Churros, a light and fluffy doughnut best eaten fresh and traditionally served for breakfast.

Get yours from the Leeston Market.

HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE NEXT TREE PLANTINGDATE IS 15TH SEPT. AT TIMBER YARD POINT, LAKESIDE DOMAIN. Please contact: Mrs Jo Ward, teacher in charge of the Te Waihora Warriors.

Ph. 324 3369 Ext. 838

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VINTAGE TREASURES: FASHION SHOW Fashion is a simple and flippantly used term generally referring to the clothing we like to wear, however fashion is so much more.

Fashion is one of the strongest cultural markers of civilisation, it is the confluence of social norms, personal expression and available income that tells the story of each garment.

It is also influenced by ethnic factors, climate, age, vocation, recreation, personal beliefs and of course good old commerce.

The most striking thing is that fashion changes considerably over time and to look back on fashion tends is to open a time capsule full of memories of the way we were and how far we have come, or slipped in some cases.

It is for no reason the Great Grandma is wearing a large white gown in an old family photo or Mum is wearing a paisley ‘Mod’ dress whereas less thought probably went into Dads awful tan stubbies and roman sandals. The point is that there is a story and a memory behind almost every garment.

We are proud to announce the up and coming 2013 ‘Vintage Treasures’ fashion show Saturday 14th September, 7pm at Ellesmere College.

A tremendous amount of planning has gone into obtaining a multitude of gar-

ments from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s to be worn by local models including 4 male models and 1 guest appearance by a teacher, as they strut with you down memory lane.

Come along for the spectacle by all means but don’t just be an observer, feel free to dive into the darkest reaches of your closet and find your own retro attire to be eligible for any number of best dressed prizes on offer.

Tickets at $25 can be purchased from Hammer Hardware, High Street Hair, Haircraft Hair Design formally (Estella Hair Design) or call Kathryn 324 3497.

Proceeds from the tickets go to the World Challenge fund, giving a group of Ellesmere College students an overseas experience.

Retro supper is included.

This event is not just for the women, be brave guys and come too!!

Seats are limited, so don’t delay.

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DAFFODIL DAY IN ELLESMERE GROWING DEMAND FOR SERVICES. As the buds open on another Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society is encountering a growing need for services for people who are living and coping with cancer. Support services for patients in the Ellesmere district have been in high demand these 12 months.

Since Daffodil Day last year, the Society’s Canterbury-West Coast Division has spent $80,000 transporting pateints to and from cancer treatment. Our Daffodil shuttle ferried 16,539 passengers to the Christchurch Hospital Oncology Service, while volunteer drivers generously provided 3774 drives for Christchurch patients needing a ride to treatment. Of these, 148 drives were provided for patients living in the Ellesmere district.

The Ellesmere cancer support group has also provided practical support to patients and their families, including visiting, meals and baking and linking up to essential needs such as firewood.

Staff and volunteers are currently supporting 1102 people across CanterburyWest Coast regions, with 1006 new referrals received this year. Welfare grants of $101,000 have helped provide welfare assistance for people coping with cancer.

629 people attended our facilitated group programmes.

Our accommodation service has provided beds for 889 out-of-town patients - a total of 7000 bed nights over the year. In addition to Daffodil House accommodation costs, we needed to fund another $83,000 in motel costs, because of earthquake property losses.

Our Cancer Information nurses responded to 3300 calls on the 0800 CANCER (226 237) information line,

while 8100 information booklets were distributed at no charge.

Each year around 21,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed and around 9000 people die from cancer. The most commonly diagnosed is prostate cancer. Colorectal and breast cancer are the next most commonly diagnosed cancers. The leading cause of cancer-related death is lung cancer followed by colorectal cancer.

By supporting Daffodil Day on August 30 in the Ellesmere community this year, you can ensure we’ll be there to help people living with a cancer diagnosis and their families when it is most needed. If you, or someone you know, needs our help please encourage them to ring the Cancer Society of New Zealand, Canterbury-West Coast Division on 0800 CANCER (226 237).

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BETTA ELECTRICAL BUILDING, HIGH ST, LEESTON. We are currently considering options for the future of the building in modified form.

Please phone: Gwynn Thomson Lakeland Centre Ph. 324 3656 or 027 228 8058

LOCAL MP RECYCLES OWN TV TO MARK SCHEME MILESTONE Selwyn MP Amy Adams, who is also Minister for the Environment, has followed her own advice and recycled her old unwanted television, to mark the Government’s TV Takeback Scheme, reaching the milestone of 100,000 televisions recycled so far.

Ms Adams recently took her own television for recycling at the RCN e-waste recycling plant at Buchanans Road in Hornby and handed over her five dollar note to RCN’s General Manager, John Thornhill.

Ms Adams said that she was thrilled with the progress of the scheme to date, including in Selwyn, where the target of 2,700 televisions recycled had been reached.

“It is great news for the environment that people are really getting behind the scheme,” said Ms Adams.

“Old television sets and other electronic waste such as computer monitors cannot be put into landfills because they contain chemicals that can contaminate the environment and cause harm to humans,” said Ms Adams.

The Government’s TV TakeBack programme has been rolled out around the country to coincide with the digital switchover in each region. Through the Government subsidy, the cost to the public of recycling a television has been no more than $5.

The initiative will get underway in the lower North Island and the East Cape later this month, and the rest of the North Island, including Auckland, from October.

The programme is also aimed at expanding electronic recycling services across New Zealand, raising public awareness and ensuring recyclers have the capacity and capability to deal with increased volumes of ewaste in the future.

SOUTHBRIDGE GARDEN CLUB REPORT The last meeting of the Southbridge Garden Club was all about the Spring Show as is usual for August every year.

Catering requirements were finalized, along with stewards, raffle prizes, the floral display, speaker and attendants for the sales table and other money collection areas. Schedules were distributed to all those present and for anyone else wanting to enter the competitions, the schedules should now be available at the Leeston Garden Centre and the Southbridge Butchery. You don’t have to be a member of the Garden Club to enter and there is no fee to enter the Spring Show competitions.

Susan Taylor & Deanna Sycamore judged the table competitions at the meeting where the competition steward had managed to do some creative juggling to fit in all the wonderful camellia entries.

Let’s hope there are still some blooming for the spring show as there were many remarks about how early the season is. Judith McDrury even found an early branch of pale pink rhododendron to win the ‘Pick of the Garden’ section. Still a few Winter Roses on the bench but obviously starting to form their seed pods and even a collection of mixed miniature daffodils to brighten things up.

Heather Craw filled in what remained of the afternoon with a very informative talk about

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VINTAGE BEAUTY Building Update – our new purpose building at 16 Lyttelton Street Lincoln is nearing completion. This is an exciting new prospect for both our community and our organisation. The opening is scheduled for Sunday September 22nd at 2pm and the general public are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for everyone to walk through and view our pristine new premises. This new facility will enable us to expand the health related services we provide and coordinate for the residents of Lincoln and districts. We will act as an information centre and hold workshops, “Welcome to new residents” functions, Home Share programmes, training sessions and many more. There will be 3 various sized rooms available to the public to hire at a modest cost.

Mark the date in your diary to come along and celebrate in this new venture with us. For any enquiries phone 325 2007.

“Spring Fling” garden experience – our annual fund raising event is to be held in David Hobbs’ Broadfield Garden, 250 Selwyn Road, Broadfield, on Sunday 20th October from 11am to 5pm. With music, specialist

artisan stalls, plants, great beverages and food, children’s activities and more, all set in 10 acres of award wining landscaped gardens it promises to be a complete experience for all.

Tickets ($20 for adults and children free entry) are available from New World Lincoln; Ray White, Lincoln; Paper Plus Hornby or Merivale or contact Lincoln and Districts Community Care on 325 2007.

Pegasus Health Community Worker – Gabrielle Pile.

Are you having difficulty accessing the health care you need? Do you know about all the services and resources you may be entitled to? If you would benefit from the support of a Partnership Community Worker Gabie works with local medical practices (including Leeston), practice Nurses and other agencies that may be able to support you.

She can assist you to identify what may be preventing you accessing the cares you need. Contact Gabie on 325 2007 or 021 906 913

A crazy idea on a trip to Tekapo has ended up a reality for Beauty & Massage Therapist, Vicki McMillan. Many will know Vicki from her many years in the Leeston Pharmacy and The Pamper Room. After having a break from the industry, Vicki decided to start up her own Therapy clinic from home and had the idea to convert a retro caravan into a Beauty Room.

She found the perfect wee van in February this year and started work on getting the interior renovated. With much help from her friends and family, “Betsy” as Vicki calls the caravan, was finished and ready for business in April.

Vintage Beauty offers a basic range of Beauty treatments, concentrating mainly on waxing and tinting, but also offers Makeup lessons, Make-overs and Massage Therapy.

Face Painting is also one of Vicki’s new skills. Her and friend Lisa Southward have been lucky enough to receive training from Nicole Heydenrijk, from Body FX. As seen at the Leeston Fete, the girls designs are very popular and they are available for functions or kids parties etc …

One of the great things about the caravan is obviously its mobility, and Vicki does do mobile treatments for a minimum charge, making it great for hens parties, birthdays or special occasions.

The clinic has no set opening hours, and is by appointment only. However days, evenings and weekends are available.

To make an appointment with Vicki, phone or text 027245176 or check out her facebook page www.facebook.com/ VintageBeautyNZ

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Southbridge Garden Club Report cont. from page 6 herbs and their uses and imaginative ways to plant out a herb garden. Members learned about some of the more unusual culinary herbs and some oddball remedies for afflictions such as baldness and were able to purchase plants from the small selection brought by Heather.

Two ladies were also lucky enough to receive lavender wands fashioned by Heather as they were having birthdays in August.

The next actual meeting of the club will be on 14th October and the day will have a ‘getting ready for Christmas’ look about it. Cheryl Hall will demonstrate some quick cooking ideas, Rozanne Burnby will have hints about gift-wrapping and the

floral art theme is ‘Spirit of Christmas’. This will be the last meeting in the Church Hall before the summer season of trips and treats.

In between times, don’t forget the Spring Show in the Southbridge Town Hall on Tuesday, 10th September. Entries can be staged between 9am and 10.30am on the day and the show will be open to the public from 1pm to 4pm. There will be a speaker from ‘Greening the Rubble’ at around 2pm and afternoon tea will be available after that. Admission is $2, afternoon tea is also $2 and there will be an extensive (hopefully) sales table and some wonderful raffles up for grabs.

ELLESMERE A & P SHOW Saturday 19th October 2013 The closing date for the Association’s 143rd Annual Show is Friday, September 20th at 6:00pm. A schedule of events is available on request by sending a SAE to P.O. Box 17, Leeston 7656 or on our website: http://www.ellesmereshow.co.nz Pet lamb and wool exhibitors are reminded that their entries will continue to be accepted until 5:00pm, Friday 4th October.

PLEASE NOTE: Measuring days are: Saturday 14th Sept.(13pm); Wednesday 25th Sept. (2-4pm); Saturday 12th Oct. (10am-12pm). There will be no measuring on Show Day. Annabel Smith Ph. 03) 324 3807 SECRETARY P.O. Box 17 Leeston 7656 Email: info@ellesmereshow.co.nz

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SCARECROW SATURDAY AT THE LINCOLN MARKET Scarecrow Saturday - 7th Sept 10am to 1pm - Lincoln once again comes alive with colourful scarecrows of all shapes and sizes with this annual community event, established by Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft Market.

This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s great event with entries open to children/adults/community groups or schools/pre-school groups, with even a corporate section.

Bring along your very own masterpiece between 10 and 10.30 on the day.

Winners announced at mid-day by our celebrity judge.

Foot tapping live music through out the morning plus lots and lots of local fresh produce, quality artisan crafts and delicious food and baking.

Full details on www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket

Scenes from last years event.

LAKESIDE METALS WANTED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS For Leeston Fire Brigade Training FREE pickup & payment Ph Ray 027 4383 956 Or John 027 350 8110

ON THE TRAIL WITH OLIVE WEBB Another busy month that gained momentum as the month progressed. My little Toyota Vitz is now doing more than 250o0 km a week!

Several more fireside meetings made it possible to talk to many more people and to listen to the concerns they have about the incumbent mayor and Council.

I have attended Resident’s Association meetings in TaiTapu, Dunsandel and Rolleston. I have spoken to groups in Rolleston, Lincoln and Arthur’s Pass. I have met with people from Selwyn Huts, Taumutu, Halswell, Leeston, West Melton Darfield and Kirwee.

It is quite remarkable how consistent the message is: ‘Council seems to have forgotten us. Little things that used to happen that made our places appear tidy and loved seem to have fallen off Council’s ‘to do’ lists. It takes so long to get things done. Things when they do get done seem to get done the most expensive way possible’ We must close this gap between us and the Mayor and Council Water continues to be central in discussions wherever I have been: too much, too dirty or poorly managed.

Doubling of the water rates in Rolleston without prior warning has more than irritated some.

We need systematic affordable strategies to keep our water well managed and clean.

And of course there is the perennial issue of the quality of the roads. I was told on one occasion that because the road maintenance was contracted out, that Council could not be held responsible for the roads. This of course is not the way contracts work. Whatever the processes, we have a responsibility for keeping our roads safe for us all and for all our visitors. We are not doing this now.

We must develop a program for the systematic and ongoing repair and maintenance of our roads.

New, straight forward applications for Building Consents seem to be getting processed reasonably quickly – but when there are queries it seems the machine then grinds to very, very slow. There seem to be variable strategies for Codes of Compliance and many people report frustrations with this.

It must be easier for people in Selwyn to build their dreams and live their lives in our piece of Paradise.

Don’t forget to vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eSCRV When the Canterbury earthquakes hit it saw many GP practices closed and hard -copy records inaccessible.

So a system has now been put in place called Shared Care View.

Shared Care View is a secure data repository for electronic patient information. It does two things.

It provides clinicians eg GP’s, pharmacists and community nurses with secure access to the latest patient information.

It also gathers data from pharmacies and general practices. This electronic information can be shared through Shared Care View so that people get the fastest, safest and best care possible.

Records are held in a secure database that can only be accessed by clinicians.

People who don’t want some or all of their health information to be shared have the right to opt out.

For more information talk to a health professional that you trust to discuss the implications of that decision.

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LOCAL MP OPENS NEW GEN-i DATACENTRE NEAR AIRPORT

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Local MP and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Amy Adams, officially opened Gen-i’s new $10.5 million datacentre at Perimeter Road within the Christchurch International Airport campus on Tuesday 13th August.

Ms Adams said that it was encouraging to see businesses like Gen-i, which is Telecom’s information technology subsidiary, investing in Canterbury’s economic and physical rebuild.

“There is growing demand for ICT solutions such as Cloud and video services that harness the speed of the new fibre and mobile networks that are being rolled out around the country,” said Ms Adams.

“Datacentres such as this allow New Zealand companies and the public sector to retain their data securely within New Zealand using Cloud services,” she said.

“Given the difficulty many businesses in Canterbury

had in accessing their critical data following the earthquakes, the benefits of storing information remotely from your physical premises are obvious,” said Ms Adams.

The new datacentre facility was built to the latest building code and seismic standards and incorporates the key design principles of resilience, energy efficiency, physical security and future flexibility.

Background Gen-i recently announced a partnership with Cloud provider, Revera, to further strengthen its datacentre network and specialist Cloud capabilities.

Gen-i is building another datacentre facility in Auckland, and has also expressed plans on expanding its existing ones in Dunedin and Wellington. The company already has a combined network of 14 other Gen-i datacentres and five Revera Homeland datacentres across New Zealand.

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ELLESMERE CLAY TARGET CLUB UPDATE 13th July 2013 – Continental Championships Continental shooting gives the shooters a variety of targets to shoot at with the targets getting thrown high, low and at different of angles.

Sponsorship is provided from Smiths Welldrilling (2012) Limited of which we are very appreciative. This means shooters can take home some great rewards for a good days shooting.

The winners for the Club event were: A grade, John McCormick with a possible 20/20 after shooting off with Alan Perrett and Graeme Ede who also had possible scores.

B grade, Donald Lemon with an 18/20 and C grade, Graham Powell on 19/20. In the Open shoot our High Over All went to Selwyn Everett on 20/20, with Liam Buchanan taking the A grade also on 20/20. B grade was won by Dennis Maindonald with a score of 19/20 and C grade was Ayrton Giltrap on 20/20.

Scores were combined for overall winners with scores out of 40. High Over All, Alan Perrett 40, A grade, 1st John McCormick 39, 2nd Graeme Ede 39, 3rd Liam Buchanan 39. B grade, 1st

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Dennis Maindonald 37, 2nd John Bradford 36, 3rd J Booth 34. C grade, 1st Ayrton Giltrap 37, 2nd Ben Tyson 36, 3rd Robert Buchanan 35.

10th August 2013 – Mini Championships We are proud to have the sponsorship of McMillan Water Wells for this shoot.

For this shoot it was meat packs up for grabs. Minis are a smaller target which gives the shooters a bit more of a challenge, some more that others!

The Club championship, A grade was won by Alan Perrett with the only possible score of 15/15. B grade Donald Lemon 12/15 and C grade David Harkerss 11/15.

The Open event was won by Liam Buchanan after a shoot off with Cary Wesley as they both shot a possible of 15/15.

Scores from both events were combined to give an aggregate out of 30 over both shoots and placings went as follows; A grade, 1st Alan Perrett 27, 2nd Barry Washbourne 26, 3rd John McCormick 25. B grade, 1st P Armitage 26, 2nd Andrew Washbourne 24, 3rd John Bradford 23. C grade, 1st Ben Tyson 26, 2nd Robert Buchanan 25, 3rd David Harkerss 23.

Next shoot is the Single Rise Championships on 21st September 2013

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Photos show: Above: Liam Buchanan who put on a fine display of shooting winning the open mini championship after a thrilling shoot off with Cary Wesley.

And to the right: The ever consistent Alan Perrett victorious in the club mini championships, being the only shooter to break all 15 targets.

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For all Broadacre Agrichemical Requirements Bevan & Rachael Hussey Ph. 3242-210 0274 541 843

Registered Chemical Applicator

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SOUTHBRIDGE NETBALL SOUTHBRIDGE PRIMARY A So far the Southbridge Primay A Team has had a very successful season with the Team starting the season in Primary 3 and moving up to Primary 2 for Round 2 of the Competition. We have had one loss this season, the very first game in Round 1 against Prebbleton. The team then redeemed themselves in Round 2

Before you speak, think: Is it necessary?

Is it true?

Is it kind?

Will it hurt anyone?

Will it improve on the silence?

Sai Baba

by winning against Prebbleton.

The highlight so far this season has been the game against Ellesmere Primary A which was a very close and exciting game with Southbridge Primary A winning 24 to 23.

You would have thought that this game was the final!

THE ELLESMERE PONY CLUB Introducing Kate Inwood: Young rider who is almost ready to sit her ”D+” Certificate in Riding, Jumping and Horsemastership. Her pony is a 148cm Bay Gelding called ‘Tom’ who is great at jumping.

Favourite Colour: Light Blue.

Favourite Food: Mango Fruit.

Favourite Sports: Horse riding.

Favourite TV Programme: Animal life.

Favourite Music: All music.

Hobbies: Violin and books.

Future Plans: To train as a vet.

Back row: (Left to right) Eve Welby, Sophie Allan, Katie Hamilton, Paris Dyer, Kate McMillan Front row: (Left to right) Isobel McMahon, Alice Ridgen, Penny Newberry.

Photo shows: Kate with ‘Tom’.

5 Gallipoli Street, Leeston (former medical centre) Phone 3244-150

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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!

RAIN DATE WILL BE THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND.

Office: 03 324 3744 Greg: 0276 752 658

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ELLESMERE SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION RESULTS The Annual Knockout cup shoot was held at the Leeston Range on Tuesday the 13th August.

This is a team based shoot. The team members shoot one single card each, then a team handicap is added to the total off rifle

score, highest total wins.

The handicap is taken from the average “Off rifle” total from the season’s competition, then the amount required to bring the total score to 400.40 for the number one teams and 300.30 for the number two teams.

RESULTS: Number 1 Competition Dunsandel C Gardiner D Wren B Sheat R Gardiner

1 A M A B

Handicap Total

Southbridge 1 G Allan A B Hussey B N Greenwood B G Steans B

98.7 97.4 98.7 99.3 10.21 401.41

Handicap Total Emg B Greenwood A

Tuesday the 20th The Mills Trophy shoot was held at the Leeston Range. This shoot is a sealed handicap shoot: Shooters have to try to guess what the handicapper has worked out for them, and then try to shoot to that score.

When the off rifle has the sealed handicap added the total goes over 100.10 then the final score counts back down again.

Mills Trophy Results Bevan Hussey Tony Thomson Geoff Allan Rex Gardiner Graeme Steans Robert Tubb Grant Clausen Brian Greenwood John McCartin Bryan Tubb Asti Miln Karren Madden Adam Gluyas

RESULTS: Number 2 Competition 96.4 98.4 97.2 98.5 14.24 399.37

H-cap 3.6 2.6 3.5 3.6 5.7 4.7 3.6 4.8 6.8 2.5 5.7 7.7 9.10

Total 99.10 99.10 99.9 99.9 99.9 99.9 99.9 99.9 99.8 98.10 98.8 97.8 90.10

2.6 3.5

99.10 98.7

Shoot off results Tony Thomson Bevan Hussey

97.4 95.1

Handicap Total

A A B A

97.4 97.5 90.1 97.2 12.26 398.38

Dunsandel 2 W Gardiner A T Thomson A R Gardiner A Handicap Total

98.4 98.5 95.4

Leeston 2 R Tubb K Madden J Sunckell

B C C

87.1 90.3 92.2

11.18 302.31

Handicap Total

24.24 293.30

196.13 196.10 194.7 193.11 194.7 196.9 191.6 192.6 193.6 193.7

Christchurch Nigel Farrell Rowena Stackhouse Russell Henshaw Dean Gibbs Jessica Grant Phil Murdock Barry Till Katrina Lenz Danielle Murdock Ray McCaw

198.14 196.8 193.7 196.11 195.7 191.4 190.3 189.4 188.8 195.9

93.1

This years scores were very close, with a shoot off required between Bevan Hussey and Tony Thomson.

Both shooters finishing on 99.10. Tony Thomson took out the shoot off with a score of 99.10.

There were six other shooters tied in third place with 99.9. This would be the closest finish for this shoot in the many years that it has been going.

Off rifle 96.4 97.4 96.4 96.3 96.4 97.2 96.3 97.1 95.4 100.5 97.5 96.1 81

Leeston 1 G Clausen B Tubb J McCartin Sub. B Tubb

Ellesmere V Christchurch Ellesmere recently took on the Christchurch Association in a rep shoot.

The shoot was held at the Paparoa Range in Hornby.

The Ellesmere Team put on a great performance and managed to beat Christchurch by seven points.

Top shooter for the week was Elizabeth Gardiner with 99.3.

RESULTS Ellesmere Denva Wren Bruce Sheat Rex Gardiner Tony Thomson Geoff Allan Bryan Tubb Bevan Hussey Liz Gardiner Grant Clausen Brian Greenwood Total Emergencies John McCartin Robert Tubb Karren Madden

1938.82 189.5 192.7 185

Total

1931.75

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SOUTHBRIDGE SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE

Wednesday 4th September 2013 7.30pm Southbridge Town Hall (Upstairs) A light supper will be Provided.

Everyone welcome

ELLESMERE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTION RESULTS 2013 Parent representatives votes: Buckingham, Greg 81 Garriock, Helen 94 Hayes, Don 115 Lemon, Murray 152 Nimmo, Charles 124 Nugent, Donna 73 Stoliker, Lesley 89 Invalid Votes Total votes cast

LEESTON RUGBY CLUB

ELLESMERE HIGHLAND PIPE BAND

AGM

11 199

I declare the following duly elected (5) to the Ellesmere College Board of Trustees.

AGM Tuesday 3rd September 2013 8pm Leeston RSA Hall All welcome Contact Andy Bailey 027 487 6692 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ELLESMERE HERITAGE PARK TRUST 7PM Tuesday 10th September 2013 Leeston Community Room

C.R. Walls Returning Officer ENVIRO ELLESMERE MEETING HILLYERS FUNCTION ROOM THURSDAY 12TH SEPT. 7:30PM Help make our community stronger.

Leeston (03) 324 3033 Hornby (03) 349 4708 www.anglands.co.nz laywers@anglands.co.nz

Office Hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm

30th August to B Boon 3243 532 or R Grant 3243 749

7th Sept. - Car wash at Challenge petrol station.

13th Sept. 7pm Quiz/Auction night at Southbridge Rugby Club.

14th Sept. - Sausage Sizzle at the SuperValue.

THERAPIST

BOWEN THERAPIST BOWTECH THE ORIGINAL BOWEN THERAPY BEVERLEY BARNETT

027 442 9038 or 03) 324 3223

SOUTHBRIDGE TENNIS CLUB KILLINCHY TENNIS CLUB OPEN DAY Saturday 14th September 2:00pm onwards at the Killinchy Tennis Club All welcome Registration for all players For details & enquiries Contact John Andrew 03 324 3196 Brett Walter 03 324 4225

Please come and support our team and help them raise funds to get to the New Zealand National Secondary School Championships in Hamilton at the end of September.

ELLESMERE COLLEGE CLAY TARGET SHOOTING TEAM

QUIZ NIGHT!!

Very gentle, pain free, highly effective therapy Suitable for babies to elderly More info: www.bowtech.org.nz

AGM. At Southbridge Tennis Club rooms.

Thursday 29th Aug. 7.30pm All welcome incl. parents of our junior club members.

REMINDER NOTICE All those members intending to attend the Jubilee of the 1951 & 1963 rugby sides to please send in their registrations by the

ELLESMERE CLAY TARGET SHOOTING TEAM

BOWEN IS GOOD FOR EVERY BODY

Helen Garriock Don Hayes Murray Lemon Charles Nimmo Lesley Stoliker As there was only one nomination for Staff Rep, I declare Melissa Jones duly elected.

Property | Family |Wills Trusts |Estates |EPAs |Rural Business |Traffic |Employment

The appointed members retiring by rotation are available for re-election as are two of the three elected members leaving one vacancy on the Trust.

All Welcome Contact Secretary, Lee Brehaut Ph. 324 4450 or Email: ellesmereheritagepark@gmail.com for information

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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Coming up soon Anglican Parish Spring Fair 28th September

Get your teams together and join us for a night of FUN. WHEN: Friday 13th September 2013 WHERE: Southbridge Rugby Rooms TIME: Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Cost: $60 per table with a max of 6 people per table limited to 20 Tables Supper will be provided Refreshments available Auction at half time.

Register your team NOW!!

Phone Barry 3254 127 or Charlotte 3243 999 to book a table.

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FOR SALE

CHIMNEY CLEANING

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

FIREWOOD

ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc.

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

Stay warm this winter Keep your fire heating at its full potential

CHILLER TRAILER

DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE

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.

Call Steve at Cleaner Chimneys 7 Day Service 021 0235 5291 HOUSE FOR RENT

LEESTON: 4 bedrooms.

Sunny, private aspect.

Character features. Open fire with heat pump. $390 per week. Ph. 3243390

$40 per day

Phone 3242-642

TRAILERS…..

Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, carpet-cleaner.

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

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

SITUATIONS WANTED

HOUSE OR BOARD

ELLESMERE College uniforms available at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641.

FREE range eggs. $4/doz.

Delivered to Leeston/ Southbridge townships. Ph. 3242-083

CAMPERVAN FOR HIRE

Single female woman urgently requires a house to rent or board around Dunsandel area. Very reliable, honest, clean & tidy. Please contact me on 021 026 48775 SITUATIONS VACCANT

PEA STRAW - Fund raising for Southbridge Small Bore Rifle Club $5 per bale. Ph Geoff 324 2002, Bevan 324 2210, Nigel 324 2750.

SEED POTATOES early varieties at Hammer Hardware, 324 2559 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).

WANTED - Old wooden wool press. Any Cond. Ph. 027 297 7563 WONDERFILLED Cakes dreamed up just for you.

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

FOOD BANK

ELLESMERE FOODBANK Phone Leonie

3243-576

Avail. for hire while you are getting EQ repairs done.

Delv. to you at no charge (within Leeston area) For enquiries & bookings.

Ph. Rebecca 03) 324 3339 or 027 428 1032 fearnleyconstruction@xtra.co.nz

ELLESMERE COLLEGE Maintenance Assistant We are looking for a versatile, active, practically minded person to: 1.

Assist the Property Manager with caretaking and maintenance tasks.

2.

Technology Department Technician.

The ideal applicant is likely to have a trade background or advanced handyman skills.

Part time position of 25hrs/week.

For a Job Description and application details contact Principals Assistant (email thiand@ellesmere.school.nz) Inquiries to the Principal, phone 03 3243 369 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2013

“I’LL DO THE HOUSEWORK” Phone Joanne 0274208134 References are available

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

BYO. Last orders for Takeaways 8pm.

Ph. (03) 423 9161

NOW UP AND RUNNING IN THE OLD ROGER MILLS BUILDING

TRUCK SPARE PARTS

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WATERPROOFING

INSURANCE ADVISOR

CELEBRANT

Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd

Marriage Ceremonies Renewal of Vows 

For all your needs for: Residential and Commercial Painting Concrete Crack Repair Systems Waterproofing and Roof Membranes Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems To discuss any of your requirements please contact us:

 

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

ELECTRICIAN

Southbridge Joinery & Design Ltd

Matt Mitchell

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

68 Watsons Road R.D. 2, Leeston

(03) 3291 677 - 021 0267 8732 68 Watsons Road, RD 2, Leeston

Master Joiner - EQC accredited

Ph. Sandro Dyer Ph. 03 3242 517 / 027 3654

HEDGE TRIMMING

STU REID OWNER/OPERATOR







COMPUTER REPAIRS

COMPUTERS Need help?

Phone Nick Coe

3243-879 HORSE RIDING

TRACTOR SPARES

Tractor parts & service on-site or in workshop.

JUST SMALL

HEDGES

A. & S. MOTORS SOUTHBRIDGE

HEDGE TRIMMING For all Phone 3254-664 021 500 519

Funerals and Private Farewells Naming Ceremonies Unveilings Jenni Gibson Ph/Fax 324 8332 Mobile 021 723 089 

Website:www.celebrantservices.net.nz

ELECTRICIAN

 Domestic  Commercial  New Builds  Refurbishments  Heat Pump Installations

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Phone

Residential & Lifestyle Blocks 1.8 ton digger, only 1080mm wide 6-metre pruning saw Hedge trimming Small tree topping Root Knife & Digging Buckets

3242-515

EQUESTRIAN

NATURAL HOOF TRIMMING Call Stuart on

0292 378 564

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

PLUMBING and DRAINLAYING

Call us for... Plumbing Drainlaying Digger Hire Drain Camera Backflow Install & Testing Effluent Design Phone Wally

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

Ph. 324-3667 evenings.

3243-262 or 027 437 4078

Local Knowledge - Local Experience

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HAIRDRESSING

TREE MAINTENANCE

HAIRCRAFT HAIR DESIGN

CROSSAN TREE SERVICES

90 High Street Leeston

3243-659

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

0277749091 PAINTER

High Street Hair 73 High St Leeston Phone 3243-177 Qualified L’Oreal Couleur Professional Salon Open Tuesday to Saturday Late Nights Tues & Thurs

PAINTING Exterior ~ Interior ~ Wallpapering

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Bill Speirs, Southbridge 3242-567 ENGINEERING

All Steel & Aluminium Fabrication General Engineering / Welding Repairs

The

Fully Mobile 24 Hrs. 7 Days

Ellesmere Echo

Troy Prendergast (03) 3244-153;

Editor Kath Mentink Advertising

Free Quotes …. Call NOW!

SPOUTING SYSTEMS

PLUMBER

Need spouting or downpipes replaced?

PLUMBING SPECIALIST

Call

Chris Dickson Plumbing Ltd New Housing Alterations & Maintenance

Editorial

Subscription &

Ph./Fax 347-9656 or 027-432-4591

Account Enquiries

Registered Master Plumber Servicing Town & Country

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

Phone 741-2206

Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote.

Fax 741-2207

Contact Streamline Spouting

Mobile 021 109 3470

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CARRS

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

Ph. Rodney a/hs

3242-999

Weekends a Specialty

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PAINT AND PANEL BEATING

COLLISION REPAIRS

PAINTER

For all Private & Commercial Work Bake Oven Spraypainting — Approved Insurance Collision Repairers Chassis Straightening — Windscreen Replacements Free No-Obligation Quotes ~ Loan Car Available Station St, Leeston Phone/fax

3243-622 WINDOW CLEANING

ELLESMERE WINDOW CLEANING “If we’re not cleaning your windows, You’re not seeing things clearly!”

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS IN & OUT

CONTACT Grant & Penny Clausen Hm (03) 324-3227 Grant 027 221 5060 Penny 027 895 5943

PLUMBING and GASFITTING

ELLESMERE

Interior / Exterior / Roofs Commercial / Residential

Hydraulic Hose Repair

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

Southbridge

IMPACT Painting & Decorating

A.H.

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

Michael McAulay

(03) 3243-258; 027 244 052

3242-029 GIB STOPPING / PLASTERING

On Board Ltd

PAINTER / PLASTERER

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Plasterboard Stopping Interior Plastering New Housing & Alterations Additions & Repairs Skim Coating of Old Stippled Ceilings to Flat Residential & Commercial Friendly & Reliable Service

Ellesmere Appliance Service Ltd

Bruce Barnett 027 577 8007

PAUL HENDERSON Painter / Plasterer Free Quotes Ph. 3254-335; 021-070-0664

REGISTERED DRAINLAYER

Home of the Royal Flush Phone

021 454 864 R.D. 2, Leeston

Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying Blocked Drains Log Fires Wetbacks

A. & S. MOTORS Ltd 3242-515

Phone/fax 3243-608 or 027 62 44 602

· · · · · ·

HYDRAULIC

PAINTING AND DECORATING

For all appliance repairs contact Jim Roxburgh

ACE HIGH PLUMBING

HOSE REPAIR SERVICE

JLB Painters Ltd

Panelbeating/Spraypainting For all makes and models

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ELLESMERE BINS To your door weekly, fortnightly or monthly or casuals.

Trailer hire & emptied.

For honest, reliable service… phone Mark Luxton

3242-720 cell

Mob. 027 432 5106, AH 3242-543

0275 30 24 72

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MP FOR A DAY last Friday.

Ben accompanied Ms Adams on visits to Waitaha School at Templeton and Cholmondeley Home in Governor’s Bay. He and Ms Adams also met with the new Selwyn District Council CEO David Ward Ellesmere College student at the Council’s offices in Ben Alsop Ten-Hove found out Rolleston.

The Year 12 student said that what it was like to be an MP for a day when he joined Selwyn MP at this stage he was considering Amy Adams on work experience a career in either politics or

medicine and wanted to find out more about what the role of a local MP entailed.

“I am interested in helping other people and hopefully having a positive impact on their lives,” said Ben. Ben said that he was very grateful for the opportunity to spend the day with Ms Adams.

“It was brilliant - I enjoyed seeing some of the different facets of being a local politician,” he said.

“Going to Waitaha School was a highlight and seeing all of the great work that they do there,” said Ben. Ms Adams said that she was impressed by Ben’s confidence and genuine enthusiasm for community issues and helping others.

“It’s very heartening to see someone like Ben who at such a young age is already engaged in the issues that politicians confront and thinking about how he could frame his career to help people around him. Ben has a natural empathy towards people and I think he’ll go far,” said Ms Adams.

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS NEEDED FOR THE 2013 ELLESMERE DIRECTORY Organisers of the 2013 Ellesmere Directory are inviting anyone in the community who wishes to publicise their annual or biennial events, to send in details as soon as possible for free inclusion in this publication.

As well, it’s considered that attractions in Ellesmere would also be worthy of inclusion, i.e. the local bird hide, skate board facilities at Leeston Park, the BMX track at Osborne Park, Doyleston - in fact, any amenity or facilities that would be of interest to people living in, or visiting the district.

Maybe there are many other such attractions within the district that we, the local community, or visitors would like to enjoy or make use of.

To get this publication printed and distributed by mid-September, details need

to be sent in within the next week or so.

Information can be sent to Kathy Grant at P.O. Box 24, Southbridge 7642: phone/fax 3242-083; email kjgrant@xtra.co.nz; or to June McLachlan, 3243-684 or email to daffodils@xtra.co.nz