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THE ANNUAL ELLESMERE COLLEGE BALL GOWN PARADE 2017 As you may have seen the Ellesmere College Formal has just passed, which means that the annual Ellesmere College Ball Gown Parade is fast approaching. This year the ball gown parade will be held in the Ellesmere College hall on Friday the 26th of May. We are fundraising for the Senior A Netball Team to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools’ Tournament. This year our team consists of Jess Carter, Neesha Imeson, Paris Nurse, Kersha Timpson, Sophie Allan, Janaya Clark, Emily Skilling, Ione Dennis and Emily Carter. We are also lucky enough to have the experience and enthusiasm that Jan Timpson offers What’s coming up?
May. 11-Southbridge Hotel Gary McCormick & Tim Shadbolt.
To buy tickets to the event you can purchase them from the Ellesmere College office, or through any of the Senior A team members. Also, search us up on Facebook with details of how to purchase through online
as head coach as well as to be assisted by Joanne Clark who will offer insight into our attacking area. Our trainings are underway and we have an awesome bunch of girls who will begin competing in the town Super Net reserve competition
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next week. We are also training towards our tournament in September. The ball gown parade this year is sure to impress with our ‘Blast from the Past’ category returning and a new category of ‘Bridal Dresses’ to be worn by the netball girls. This will be followed by the some of the stunning Year 11 to 13 formal dresses. So be sure to bring a pen and vote for your favourite as well as some coins to enter our raffles! Supper will be provided on the night.
banking. Adult tickets (Year 9 and above) are just $10 and for children tickets (Year 8 and below) tickets are $5, Pre-schoolers are free! We all look forward to seeing you on the night of the 26th of May.
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Ellesmere Church Services LEESTON LIFE CHURCH
Station Street. Leeston Kids’ Church every Sunday at 10:00am
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS
Sunday, 14th May 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service Sunday 14th May - Mother's Day (wear a white flower) 9.30am Worship Service at St. David's, Leeston. H20 children's programme during worship. Morning tea after the service. 11am Service at Trinity, Dunsandel. Morning from 10.30am.
Services led by the Minister, Rev. Heather Kennedy
Sunday 21st May 9.30am Worship Service at St. David’s, Leeston. H20 children’s programme during worship. Morning tea after the service. 11am Anglican Worship Service at Trinity, Dunsandel. Morning from 10.30am. 7pm Evening Worship Service at Brookside.
Sunday, 21st May 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service Senior Pastors, Wayne & Nicky Watson Church Office, phone 3243-697
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DUNSANDEL NO CALLS RECORDED LEESTON Apr. 24 1930 Apr. 25 2056 Apr. 28 1216 Apr. 28 1244 Apr. 28 1615 Apr. 28 1829
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Sunday 14 Easter 5 Eucharist at St Mary’s, Irwell Eucharist & Sunday School at St John’s, Leeston
Bonfire - Chamberlains Ford Van Fire - The Lake Rd Stubble fire - Southbridge Sedgemere Rd Pit fire - Washbournes Rd Stubble burn - Harts Rd Smoke over road - Feredays Rd
SOUTHBRIDGE Apr. 23 1317 Assist ambulance - High St Apr. 28 1155 Stubble fire - Southbridge Sedgemere Rd Apr. 28 1257 Pit fire - Washbournes Rd
Sunday 21 Easter 6 Eucharist& Sunday School at St John’s, Leeston 11:15 am Eucharist at Trinity, Dunsandel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, shared meal at St James’, Southbridge 9:30 am
Every Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Prayer for Healing Morning tea, at St John’s, Leeston
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Local Scene DUNSANDEL ICON NEEDS THIRD LIFE Dunsandel is world famous for its dog dosing strip but that is not all. Nearby Brookside had already built two churches before Dunsandel was founded but Dunsandel had already almost worn out one hotel before it built its first church, the Anglican church which was consecrated at the end of 1884. The Presbyterians opened their church in 1907 but this was demolished after the new Trinity church was built on the Hororata Road. The Methodist church was opened on the main road in 1912 so it is now 105 years old. Very few of the buildings in Dunsandel have lasted that long and, being such a spectacular building on the main road, it needs somebody to give it the TLC it deserves for the third phase of its life. The completion of the Methodist Church meant that Dunsandel eventually caught up with Brookside. The church was designed by a notable architect, R.W. English, and built by a local man, Mr H. Brown. The church is unusual in that it has four cornerstones bearing the names of the prominent ladies – the first stone was laid by Mrs J.Snowden, the second by Mr Lill, senr., on behalf of Mrs Lill, the third by Mrs Sheat and the fourth by Mrs T. Johnson. Architectually, the church is a mixture of Gothic design with a free use of timber detailing, all showing the hand of a trained designer, having imagination and not being hidebound by convention. The windows are Gothic in form
with the label mouldings over the painted arches, and the rose window has a delicacy not easy to describe. The little steeple is a sheer delight. It is an example of colonial carpentry at its best, with the light framing holding up the covered steeple being completely removed from the stonework of true Gothic, yet harmonising with the whole design. Mrs Mavis Barnett (nee Sheat) who attended the Methodist church as a girl and young woman, was also married in the church. After the Dunsandel Historic Society bought the church in 1986 and converted it into a craft shop, Mavis has spent countless hours, along with many other volunteers, serving customers. According to Mavis “For many years craft sales were popular and sufficient revenue and a voluntary labour was able to maintain the church. In more recent times however craft sales have declined and the society can no longer maintain the icon.” Mavis added that “as so many vehicles pass the church each day, surely somebody could set up a business
or use that would enable the building to be maintained. It would be wonderful if that business or use would still enable people to see the original internal features that one local expert was so excited about. We did however replace the acetylene lighting with electricity in the 1920s”. So a new champion is being sought to restore
the “Jewel in the Crown” of Dunsandel and to give this wonderful old church a new lease of life so it can continue to be appre-
ciated by future generations of locals and travellers, and watch over the changing township of Dunsandel.
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College News ELLESMERE COLLEGE FORMAL 2017
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Local Scene DID YOU KNOW….. Well, Hello There! I’m sure you check out every Echo to see what’s happening at the Ellesmere Toy Library but have you ever wondered who is behind this awesome community service? This week I’m sharing short bios by each of the committee members! There is also a Special Invitation to our Member Appreciation Night on Friday May 19th. My name is Lisa Bullock and I wear a few different hats in my life! I am, of course, the Toy Librarian at Ellesmere Toy Library and the first person you meet when you come to visit. I am also a Mum of 3, run my own small craft supplies business and work for Canterbury Playcentre Association. I was attracted to the Toy Library as it fitted well with my Early Childhood education interest and found something quite special. I really wish I had gotten involved when my kids were small as they would definitely have enjoyed it. Hi there, my name is Kathryn. I am the mother of two very active boys aged 3 and 18 months. We are dairy farming just
outside of Leeston. When I moved here I was so excited to become involved in a small close knit community where my boys could make lifelong friends. I saw joining the Toy Library as a great opportunity to do just this! I have met some amazing people. When I joined the committee I found it very welcoming, a great way to get away from the kids for an hour or so and enjoy a coffee with like-minded people. I look forward to expanding and growing our library to help keep that small community feel alive Anna Nurse here, I am Mum to 6 and 4 year olds. We joined Toy Library after a friend got involved. The best bit is after paying my membership fee the weekly toy hires are free so it’s also a free family outing every Saturday! I joined the committee because I think Toy Library is a great community asset and I know it needs an elective group with a common goal to make sure our Toy Library is around for my grandchildren too. I’m
enjoying the challenge of becoming President and love to see each member find their passion and contribute in their own way. My name is Rachael Thornley, I’m a solo, full time mum trying my best to look after a very challenging 3 year old. I joined the Toy Library to be able to try different toys to help find my son's interests. During my first visit I discovered they were in need of a new treasurer and thought it was a great opportunity to get involved with the community, give my brain something different to do and to help an organisation that means a lot to the families involved. Hi my name is Camilla Connell I'm a Full time Mum and business owner. We joined the Toy Library about 12months ago and now can't live without it! We change our toys over every fortnight with excitement and anticipation. After joining as a member I thought about how much this community resource meant to me and thought 'I'd love to be a part of it'. Now as a committee member I get to ensure that this resource is running at its full potential, I get to meet other like-minded parents, and most of all have fun with fundraising and committee get togeth-
ers. Ellesmere Toy Library IS a hidden Gem. If you’ve discovered our hidden gem then we want to thank you for your support with a Member Appreciation night next Friday Night! You bring the smiles and we will bring the fun and wine! We will be sending out a personal invite to all of you with details: let us know if you haven’t got one. For those of you who haven’t taken the leap yet
then pop along to the library behind Carbon Gym at 110 High St on Monday Nights 7.30-8.30 or Saturday mornings 1011. You are also very welcome to come along to our Member Appreciation Night too! For more info contact Lisa on 027 603 6873; email ellesmeretoylibrary@hotmail.co.nz www.facebook.com/ ellesmereleestontoylibrary
‘A RIGHT ROYAL DO’ A Right Royal Do - Sat 3rd June 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the green beside the Lincoln Library - come and celebrate all things British this Queen's Birthday weekend - with lots of stalls selling gifts with a British twist, traditional fayre Pork Pies, Victoria Sponges, Devonshire Teas, iconic British music including a demonstration of Morris Dancing from the Tussock Jumpers, a display of British vehicles, family fun with lawn games and crafts. See www.facebook.com/ lincolnmarket
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Local Scene BROOKSIDE 150TH ANNIVERSARY BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Following a lecture by the Rev J W Cree in the schoolroom at Brookside, the Press (17 July 1873) reported that a “meeting was subsequently held relative to the erection of a building to be used as a reading room and library, and measures were taken for raising a subscription for this purpose, £14 15s being subscribed on the spot. It was agreed to call a public meeting for the following week to discuss the matter fully”. Later the same year a letter from the chairman of the South Selwyn school committee, was read out at a Board of Education meeting (Press, 25 Nov 1873). The Board sanctioned the plan of the proposed district library intended to be erected on the school site. In less than two weeks tenders were advertised in the Press (5 December 1873) with plans that could be viewed at Mr A Duncan’s shop, Christchurch, and the school house, with tenders to be with John Cunningham by Dec 11th. The building was opened in 1874 and a year later at a meeting of subscribers, the Press (24 August 1875) reported that “it contained over 175 volumes and had 35 subscribers”. ‘It was resolved that the reading room be open every day ( Sunday excepted) from 6pm to 10pm and that the committee purchase the following newspapers for the use of the reading room, viz, Home News, Australasian, Illustrated London News and Punch” and “That chess and draft boards be obtained for the use of the room.” It was originally located on the back of the school ground but later was moved closer to the road. It contained a billiard table as well as books, a card table, electric power and a coal fire. “Cordy” Konstantin Dokukin, who escaped from Russia during the Revolution, lived in a whare at A Cridge’s, and was the caretaker and librarian for many years. The library was serviced by the Country Library Service for some years. It is being restored.
Brookside Library and Country Library Service around 1990. Courtesy of Ellesmere Camera Club
BATTERY RECYCLING COMES TO SELWYN Lincoln Envirotown are happy to announce that the recycling of household batteries has started in Lincoln New World and would urge everyone who has been holding these and wondering what to do with them to go and deposit them in the container provided. The scheme was initiated by Lincoln Envirotown Trust, who contacted Alan Liefting of Ecotech Services to discuss this specialist service offered by them. The Trust was soon joined enthusiastically by Kyle Burnett of New World who agreed to provide the space for us to trial the concept. Maria Wake from the Sustainable Initiative Fund Trust was very supportive and the trust agreed to fund the start up costs of the project. Selwyn District Council’s Waste Manager, Andrew Boyd is very positive about the potential of this unique plan. “It’s great to see a problematic material in the waste stream being tackled through a community led initiative”. After much research on the safe storage of batteries, a container was commissioned and has been filling up with common household batteries at a rapid rate. Lincoln Envirotown will soon make the first delivery of batteries for recycling to Ecotech Services. Here they are sorted, discharged where necessary, and stored for shipment to specialist recycling plants overseas. As far as anyone is aware
there is no household battery recycling with the ease of a “drop off” at a local retailer anywhere in New Zealand. This exciting “first” for Selwyn fulfils the important objective of keeping toxic materials out of our landfills and is another step towards achieving environmental goals. In some European countries it is compulsory to recycle household batteries. The hope is to start other “stations” at retail outlets around Selwyn but in the mean time all are again urged to keep their batteries out of bins and bring them to New World in Lincoln.
Below station full in under a week.
Bertine Brown 18671939 Bertine Sophia Thorsen was born in Norway, the daughter of Ole and Gunvor Thorsen, and came to New Zealand with her parents in 1873. When she married George Brown they were the first couple to be married in the Leeston Methodist Church. They farmed at Irwell and after George died in 1909 Bertine leased a property on the LeestonDunsandel Road. In 1923 she purchased Belvue, 122 acres at the corner of Lochheads and LeestonLake Roads. Bertine and George had six daughters and one son, who took over Belvue when his mother died in 1939. Material supplied by the Ellesmere Historical Society
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Lakeland Art 80 High Street Leeston
Lakeland Art is pleased to announce the opening of its new Leeston Gallery will take place on Friday, 19th May and the gallery will be open for public viewing from the following day, 20th May. After the formation of a nine -person committee some months ago, Lakeland Art successfully applied for a start-up grant from the Selwyn District Council and has since secured the lease of the vacant premises at 80 High Street, Leeston, formerly occupied by Leeston Drapery. Lakeland Art is a subbranch of the Ellesmere Art Group Trust which has existed for many years and for several years been guided by well-known arts identity Jill Lemon. Averil Southward joined the Art Group six years ago and has been instrumental in encouraging new members and setting up a yearly school holiday program. Averil recognised the need for an arts centre in the growing Ellesmere community and floated the idea to a number of local artists. The support she received
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was immediate and extensive. Since then more than 70 artists in various forms have been identified as living in the catchment area. No home for artists until now has existed in the 75 kilometre eastern corridor between Lincoln and Ashburton. Leeston was the obvious venue and the former drapery store was not only available but is the perfect size and layout. It’s location in the centre of High Street adjacent to the supermarket is visually appealing and has the space to accommodate every aspect of art display and tuition. Lakeland Art will display and sell art by its members but also have a monthly rotating exhibition by a guest artist as well as conducting art tuition for both young and senior students and still have space for a working artist. Local business support for the concept has been unanimous. Teachers of art at local schools have also been very enthusiastic – there are 70 art students at Ellesmere College alone with no
art or cultural centre to attend post-school other than the Leeston Library. The Lakeland Art committee wish to embrace all forms of art in the Ellesmere area and will invite all artistic groups and schools to participate and display their art at the venue. The committee also see Lakeland Art as a support group rather than being competitive with existing galleries in both Darfield and Lincoln. Collectively the committee is fortunate to have an excellent mix of skills including management and financial and it will be working hard to not only gain the gallery local recognition but become nationally recognised for both its high standard of art, marketing and management.
For further information please contact Brian de Lore (Chairperson) on 0275 374 334 or Averil Southward (Treasurer) on 03 324 2118 (Mobile 0278 203 045).
LIBRARY EVENTS IN MAY During May local libraries will host fun Science Snippets sessions for kids, three Treaty of Waitangi workshops and will trial a new reading programme called Paws for Reading. Paws for Reading From Monday 1 May onwards. This is an opportunity for primary school aged children to boost their reading skills by reading to a friendly local dog. The programme is designed for children who are not confident reading aloud or who need to develop their reading skills and runs for fifteen minutes each week. Similar programmes have been shown to improve reading fluency and confidence. Dogs are carefully selected by the Selwyn Dog Training Club to be suitable to work with children. To enrol your child in this free programme contact your local library or visit www.selwynlibraries.co.nz Science Snippets: Illusions Monday 8 - Thursday 11 May Science Alive! will visit Selwyn District Libraries to offer free sessions for kids aged 5-10. The sessions will look at the how your eyes can be tricked by an illusion. Sessions will run from 3.30-4.30pm at: · Lincoln on Monday 8 May, · Rolleston on Tuesday 9 May, · Leeston on Wednesday 10 May, · Darfield on Thursday 11 May. Booking is required to attend, see www.selwynlibraries.co.nz Treaty of Waitangi community workshops Wednesday 17, 24 and 31 May, 6.30-8.30pm, Darfield Library and Service Centre Selwyn District Libraries will host three free workshops on aspects of the Treaty of Waitangi and how it affects New Zealand. The workshops are presented by
Sharon Tipene of Treaty Education and will discuss the Treaty and its implications in a nonconfrontational, participatory process, which will enable you to understand the contemporary debate in a historical context. · Session One: Pre-Treaty New Zealand, Wednesday 17 May, 6.30-8.30pm. This session will cover the origins of our ancestors, Māori industry, Declaration of Independence, Te Tiriti O Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi (texts and signing process). · Session Two: Post-Treaty, Wednesday 24 May, 6.308.30pm. This session will cover legislation, assimilation, the Ngāi Tahu story and Treaty claim, and Te Reo Māori/Māori language. · Session Three. Contemporary issues, Wednesday 31 May, 6.308.30pm. This session will cover Treaty settlements (including the local story of Ngāi Tahu), Principles of the Treaty, culture and racism, the Treaty as a framework for diversity, making it real in our personal and professional lives. Booking is required - to book please visit www.selwynlibraries.co.nz Book clubs, Storytime and Rhymetime sessions resume from 1 May for term 2. Libraries have a range of displays including a sign language display at Darfield, a Lakeside Memorial Community Hall display at Leeston, a dyslexia display at Lincoln and a Star Wars display at Rolleston.
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Local Scene APPLICATIONS FOR EVENTS FUND OPEN SOON
It’s the time of the year that the Leeston Farmers’ Market stall holders say thanks to those that matter to us. We will be making our annual contribution to St John Leeston at our market on the 20th of May. This is a charity that relies on the generosity of their communities to provide the services we all expect to be available to us. We would like to thank all those volunteer members who make a huge sacrifice to run this organization providing vital services not only as emergency ambulance officers but also first aid tutors, event first aiders, community volunteers and area committee members. With the success of the Leeston Fete we would also like to make a contribution to Abbeyfields which is due to have its complex ready late this year providing affordable rental accommodation for older people. Leeston Farmers’ Market is open on the first and third Saturday morning, 9.30 – 12.30, of every month. So in May and June this will be the May 20th and then June 3rd and 17th. We have got some amazing local produce, preserves, baking, bric-a-brac and with the cooler weather there will be children’s knitted jumpers there again. If you are one of our amazing growers or crafts people and would like to join us at the Leeston Farmers’ Market on a regular basis or just now and then, please email us at leeston.farmersmarket@gmail.com
Mary Ellen Holley was born in Leeston, the daughter of Mary and Thomas Martin Holley. She married Jim Godsell and they farmed at Doyleston. They had a son and a daughter. Nell worked in a drapery store in Leeston and after her marriage became very active in the RSA. Nell Godsell 1902-1976
Material supplied by the Ellesmere Historical Society
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When it comes to people developing land for either social or economic gain, they will run into resource consent requirements: given the complexity of the current legislative environment and the local council planning structure, it is easy to put this into the too hard basket. What is it about hearing the dreaded term ‘you need resource consent’ or something similar to that turns people off from proceeding with improving their property? Hopefully this first article in a series will provide a small insight into what is a resource consent is why you might need one, and a demystification of the consent process. What is a Resource Consent and why do I need one? In short, a resource consent allows you to carry out development that is otherwise not allowed to occur as of right due to a breach of a rule in the local plan. It allows development to occur while managing the potential effects of the development through consent conditions. To obtain a resource consent for your development an application needs to be made to the relevant council. What councils do what? In the Selwyn area, we have two councils, the Selwyn District Council and the Canterbury Regional Council (ECan). Each council has its own jurisdiction of certain consent types. Put simply the district council will primarily deal with the sub-division of land and the use of that land, whereas the regional council will primarily deal with the take and use of water, various
types of discharges, and works within the alluvial or coastal marine area to only name a few. For example, if you wish to divide your land and erect additional residential dwellings on it, you may need consent from the district council for this part of the development to occur. But if no sewer system is available to the new properties, then you may need to apply for the regional council for a discharge permit to discharge effluent into the land. How do you find out if you need a consent? Most Councils provide a pre-application service with the cost of this service varying between authorities. Alternatively, you could approach a private planning consultancy such as Avanzar Consulting, who offer a free hour consultation to discuss your proposal, consenting requirements, potential amendments, and likelihood of success. If you have any further questions, or would like to arrange a free initial consultation please don’t hesitate to contact me at robert@avanzar.co.nz.
Applications to Selwyn District Council’s Events Fund are open during May. The fund is available to support large events that are held in Selwyn and are open to the public. The fund was established in 2013 and last year supported 14 events including the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks Night, Koru Games, Children’s Day, Lincoln Bioblitz, Darfield Artweek, the Dairy Farm Open Day and Rakaia River Run/Walk/ Ride. Applications are open until Wednesday 31 May to fund events happening between 1 July and 31 December 2017. The Events Fund was previously administered in one annual funding round, but will now be open for two funding rounds annually. A total of $50,000 is available through the fund each year. To be eligible for a grant, events need to meet these criteria: · the event attracts local, regional and international visitors · it contributes to key benefits identified in the Council’s Event Funding Policy and Guidelines · it helps to increase the range and diversity of events in Selwyn · it promotes the Selwyn district Events should preferably be run by a not for profit organisation with charitable status, although applications from community organisations and individuals may be accepted. The Council’s Senior Events and Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett says that the events fund has helped support and develop a great range of events within Selwyn. “Events are a great community development tool and can bring our community together in a celebration, provide significant income for our district, and help make Selwyn a great place to live and visit.” Information about the fund and application forms are available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ eventsfund from 1 May.
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Local Scene AN EVENING THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE
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The Ellesmere Business & Promotions Team are excited to bring to the Ellesmere business community, Phillippa Jacobs. Strategy & Planning Phillippa Jacobs CEO and founder of Pinnacle & Co. believes that failing to plan may not be planning to fail exactly, but ad-hoc marketing efforts will never give you the best results over time. Being proactive, rather
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What’s the Deal with Family/Granny Flats?
Although in western society it is not as common for 3 generations to live together on the same property, I am noticing that there is a good market for properties that have a granny flat/family flat on them additional to their main house. I see a number of properties that have family flats- people use them for home offices and art studios, extra storage and for housing their teenage children or elderly parents (close enough to keep an eye on them, enough distance to keep the peace). Some family flats are pretty basic and low cost, but depending on your needs you may opt for an architecturally designed granny flat that works harmoniously with the main dwelling. The cost of putting on a granny flat is very low when compared with buying an additional section with a house on it. Having a family flat should also help with re-sale if it is done well.
Cost for the evening: EBP Members: free Non-members: $10
In order to put a granny flat/family flat on your property it must comply with the following Selwyn Council restrictions to be a permitted activity: * They can be no more than 70 square metres in size (excluding any garage). * They can only be lived in by someone of the same immediate family as someone in the main dwelling on the site. * They must comply with the relevant bulk, location and relocation requirements for a dwelling on that site. You may be able to apply for resource consent to erect additional dwellings.
For all your real estate needs, contact Wilton Atkins PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Leeston - 027 60 60 660. Wilton.atkins@pggwrightson.co.nz
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Local Scene Safety is essential this duck shooting season “Safety with shotguns is a priority for all duck shooters this season” Joe Green advises. Most years there are injury incidents involving shotguns. These range from minor to more serious injuries when, tragically, sometimes death. Duck shooters should pay attention to all seven rules of the Arms Code, especially rules one and five: ‘treat every firearm as loaded’ and ‘check your firing zone’. “Failure to observe these two rules is the major cause of incidents during the duck shooting season” Joe says. “When moving from place to place with the shotgun unload it” and “always ensure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction” Joe advises. Of course it should go without saying that rule seven is observed – “avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms” Joe says. If you are going to drink this opening weekend save it for afterwards when the guns are safely secured. Each year during duck shooting season there are reports of shooters within the firing zone of another shooter being peppered with shot. Before firing a shooter must establish their firing zone and confirm that no other person, any property or gun dog is within their firing zone. When you follow flying
game birds your firing zone can change rapidly. As you swing the muzzle around in an arc you must be alert to others getting caught in your firing zone. A stake in the ground either side of your shooting position can help control over swing outside of your firing zone. Before leaving your shooting area check and double check that your shotgun is completely unloaded including ammunition from the magazine. Be aware that ammunition can become jammed in tubular magazines - so double check these. Before cleaning or securing the shotgun in your safe at home do another check and confirm that the gun it is completely unloaded. This practice should also apply in duck shooting camps. Never let your safety standards slip and have a successful and safe duck shooting season. The seven rules of firearms safety: 1. TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS LOADED 2. ALWAYS POINT FIREARMS IN A SAFE DIRECTION 3. LOAD A FIREARM ONLY WHEN READY TO FIRE 4. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET BEYOND ALL DOUBT 5. CHECK YOUR FIRING ZONE 6. STORE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SAFELY 7. AVOID ALCOHOL AND DRUGS WHEN HANDLING FIREARMS
DRUMROSLYN - ELLESMERE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM - MONDAY 15TH MAY 2017 The Ellesmere Historical Society’s twenty first Annual General Meeting will be held in the Leeston Community Room, Messines Street, on Monday 15 May at 7-30 pm. Following the meeting Joyce Greenwood, Alison and Dan Witter will speak on the history of Drumroslyn. Joyce who lived in the homestead for many years will speak on the William Graham and his brother John from Ayrshire, Scotland, the first owners of the farm and the Andrew and Ludemann families and other later owners. Alison and Dan are preparing an archaeological report on the homestead which was damaged in the earthquakes and by a fire and will tell us what they found during their investigations. William Graham bought the four hundred acre prop-
erty in 1863. . By 1868 he had built a sod house, a cow shed and other buildings. Sixteen acres were in wheat and grass and nine acres in oats. He built the two storeyed homestead in the 1880s. He and his brother, John, farmed it until 1896. The paddock by Hastings Street was used for the Caledonian Society sports and by the cricket club. Another brother, Douglas, came to Canterbury to manage the Riccarton property for Jane Deans when her husband John died.
The next owner was WB Andrew from Greenpark who made extensive alterations to the homestead. His son, Henry Andrew, was a leading Southdown breeder with the Punchbowl stud in North Otago. Three generations of the Ludemann family owned the farm before Ken and Joyce Greenwood bought the homestead block in 1963. It is now farmed by Drumroslyn Dairies and managed by their son Paul. Further details from Roger Gilbert phone 342 3648 or email rfg@ihug.co.nz
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Local Scene SHARED DRIVEWAYS For much of my life I have lived in houses with shared driveways. All have worked very well with all residents respecting the others’ rights of access to their homes. When properties are subdivided rights of way (driveways) are delineated on the plans of subdivision. The intent is that properties which do not have a road frontage will be able to access their property along the driveway. Each owner who uses the driveway will be liable for a share of the cost of repairing and maintaining the driveway except where any damage is caused by one of the users who will then be liable for the total cost of the repairs. We now live in much closer proximity to our neighbours and many properties are accessed by shared driveways. Problems arise when residents, and/or their visitors, do not respect the rights of others and park their vehicles causing an obstruction on the driveway or park in a manner which prevents other users accessing their property. It is a problem which arises frequently and many neighbourhood arguments erupt as a result. In the first instance the person who has a problem with their neighbour’s inconsiderate use of the driveway should approach the offending neighbour and try to have a reasonable discus-
sion about the use of the driveway. If the offender is a tenant in the dwelling the landlord should also be contacted to see if they will try to rectify the problem. In many instances the offending resident will continue to show a total lack of consideration of the rights of others. If all else fails there are provisions in the Property Law Act giving an aggrieved party rights relating to access to their property. As might be expected the legal process takes time and can be costly but it will support a property owner to enforce their legal rights. Having an offending vehicle towed away is not recommended. Disregard of neighbour’s rights is intensely irritating to a property owner who is entitled to come and go freely from their property.
This article has been prepared by Bessie Paterson, a Partner with Ronald Angland & Son, Solicitors, who are located at 2 Chapman Street, Leeston.
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MARSHALL FAMILY REUNION FEBRUARY 2018 Robert and David Marshall were born in Perthshire, Scotland, and came to New Zealand in the 1860s. Descendants are planning a reunion to be held in Leeston from the 9th to 11th February 2018. There will be an informal gathering on the Friday evening, Saturday will have a welcome, a lunch and a barbeque tea, and photos and bus trips. On Sunday morning there will be a church service and morning tea. Robert arrived in New Zealand in 1861 and managed a farm at Halswell for John Miln before buying land at Lakeside. He married Elizabeth Tod in 1862. Her parents, William and Mary came to New Zealand in 1841 and she was born in Wellington in 1842. They had a family of nine daughters and one son. The farm on the north side of Harts Creek on The Lake Road was called Lochend. After Robert died in 1884 Elizabeth and their son Robert James, who married Katherine Dixon, carried on the farm. Of the daughters Mary Jane married John Wilson of Southbridge, Elizabeth married John Oliver Howson from Sedgemere, Janet married Hamilton Winchester of Sedgemere and Alison married Leonard Shearman of Southbridge. The other daughters did not marry. Elizabeth died in 1919 aged 76 years. David and his wife Ann, nee Gibson, arrived at Lyttelton in 1865 with their family of five. They bought land on The Lake Road about three kilometres south of Robert’s farm and called their farm Lochrin. Both were very involved with the establishment of the first Presbyter-
ian Church in Leeston. Their eldest son James farmed at Doyleston before buying a farm near Ashburton. William Gibson, their second son, farmed in the LeestonKillinchy area and their youngest son, David, farmed at Springston. Their daughter Agnes married George Gilmour, farming at Weedons, and Mary married Robert Patterson farming at Brookside and Lakeside. David died in 1892 aged 75 and Ann was 86 when she died in 1906. Some of the family names of later generations included Winchester, Parrish, Dick, Gilmour, Patterson, Wright, Stephens, Skilling and Sheehan. Other Marshall families settled in Ellesmere. If you think you may be a descendant of Robert or David please get in touch with one of the organisers. Information from Murray Marshall, 324 3294, email MurrayWendyMarshall@ hotmail.com or Jenny Harkerss, 347 7380, email ywury@xtra.co.nz
Photo above Ann Marshall, wife of David Marshall and below David Marshall
Above right Elizabeth Marshall, wife of Robert Marshall and left Robert Marshall and photo below Blairnathort, the family farm in Scotland.
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Ellesmere Sport ELLESMERE SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION
LEESTON SOUTHBRIDGE CRICKET CLUB 2016/17 Another successful season has drawn to an end for the junior teams at the Leeston Southbridge Cricket Club. This year the club had 7 junior teams entered in the Canterbury Country South competition. It has been great watching the children improve and their understanding of the game increase as the season progressed. The club and players greatly value the support of those parents who volunteered to coach and manage our teams this year. A big thanks also to Oakley’s Premium Fresh Vegetables for sponsoring a team set of shirts. One stand out result for the Club was gained by the Section 2 team who won their competition. Prize winners for each team were: Section 4 Blue Batsman - Marshall Ferguson, Bowler - Oscar Smith, Fielder – Mason Donald, Most Improved - Sebastian Goddard Section 4 Red Batsman - Lucas Stredwick, Bowler - Charlotte White, Fielder – Mya Rollo, Most Improved - Liam Hall Section 3 Red Batsman - Damian Corbett, Bowler - Hunter Harrison, Fielder – Jett Harrison, Most Improved - Charlie Burns Section 3 Blue Batsman - Tom Carrick, Bowler - Jaryn Chynoweth, Fielder – Fergus Barnett,
Most Improved - James Clibborn Section 3 White Batsman - Angus Schmack, Bowler - James Cathcart, Fielder – Charlotte Cathcart, Most Improved - Thomas Robertson Section 2 Batsman - Toby Gibson, Bowler - Flynn Price, Fielder – Ronan Johnson, Most Improved - James Alsop-ten Hove Section 1Batsman - Finn Cuff, Bowler - Ella Ruby Gibson, Fielder – Toby Benham & Jordan Brown, Most Improved - Daniel Smith Two special awards were also presented. The Chamberlain Cup was presented to Ella Ruby Gibson for the 2nd year in a row. Ella has had an amazing season. She has played in many girls’ Rep teams including being selected as a Canterbury Junior Magician. She also played in the Year 7 Canterbury Country South team at the Mandeville Tournament with the boys. We are all very proud of your amazing achievements Ella. This year we also presented the Roger Sheat Cup for Outstanding service. It was fitting that the inaugural recipient of this cup was Roger himself for the 20 years of service he has given the club.
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Ellesmere Sport ELLESMERE GOLF RESULTS Watering Tournament held on 26 April 2017 Men: 0 – 17 Grade: Colin Lowery 49 points 1st, Ray Anderson 2nd , Richard Boyce 3rd, Kevin Milne 4th, Gary McGill 5th, Peter Burnett 6th, Dennis Gates 7th, M Formosa 8th Men 18 – 36 Grade: Murray Hatchard 1st 43 points, David Williams 2nd , Steve Adams 3rd, Win Jones 4th , John Templeton 5th, Kevin Stephens 6th, Peter Marsh 7th, Bill Blair 8th, Nearest the Pins: No 2 Carl Burr, No 9 D Lewis No 11 Steve Lambert , No 14 Keith Field Twos: Keith Field, Bruce McDonald Dick Taiaroa, Kevin Milne, all on #14. On 29 April, the Ellesmere Golf Club held its annual Past Presidents’ Trophy Tournament. It is held to recognise the efforts of previous Presidents who have enabled the club to prosper over many years. Blessed with good weather, this year’s Trophy was contested by 8 Past Presidents. The winner was Bruce Allan, who served as the Club President in 1986, over 30 years ago. Bruce has worked tirelessly for the club over many years. Still today he regularly volun-
teers to mow the course to ensure it is in good condition for all our members. Bruce scored an excellent 43 Stableford points to win the trophy beating Barry Harkerss into second place with 40 points and 6 other Past Presidents. A further 57 members competed in a Stableford event with the following results. Ladies: 1st Joanne Harkerss 39 pts (also a Past President), 2nd Heather Mckimmie 36pts, 3rd Heather Templeton 35pts, 4th Betty Osborne 35 pts. Senior Men: 1st Bill Joyce 41 pts, 2nd Roo Beldham 41 pts, 3rd Bruce Bampton, 4th Peter Burnett 39 pts.
Feredays Road,Leeston. If you are interested in joining us, just come along any Saturday morning about 11.30. 18 Hole Ladies Tuesday 11th April Hilary Prosser and Putting 1st Marg Lowery 99-27-72 2nd Diane Boon 98-25-73 ocb 3rd Sharon Lemon 110-37-73 4th Heather Mckimmie 8914-75 Putting Diane Boon 28 Putts Nicola Groundwater 28 Putts Leeston Pharmacy Nearest the Pin #14 Heather Templeton Twos Marg Lowery
Intermediate Men: 1st Kevin Gwatkins 45 pts, 2nd Chris Robinson 40 pts, 3rd Mike Steed 37 pts, 4th John Templeton 37 pts.
9 Hole Ladies Putting Division One 1st Maureen Jones 14 Putts 2nd Kath Winter 18 Putts 3rd Gill Taylor 18 Putts
Junior Men: 1st Ken Hearn 43pts, 2nd Murray Maw 42 pts, 3rd Alan Miller 39 pts, 4th Bill Whelan 39 pts.
Division Two 1st Margaret Mcpherson 15 Putts 2nd Jill Paterson 15 Putts 3rd Daphne Brook 18 Putts
Further prizes were awarded to players Nearest The Pin on Par 3s, Longest Drives and “Twos”. Such prizes increase the fun of the day and ensure that all members have a chance at this very friendly golf club. We are always pleased to welcome new members and help them to learn or improve their game and enjoy the excellent course in
Nearest the Pin #14 Maureen Jones #2 Serena Matthew 18 Hole Ladies Tuesday 18th April LGU Lorna Smith Trophy 0-18 1st Heather Templeton 9217-75 19-27 1st Pam Greenside 101-2576
28-41 1st Nicola Groundwater 111 -32-79 2nd Betty Osborne118-37-81 Leeston Pharmacy Nearest the Pin Leonie Chambers 9 Hole Ladies Tuesday 18th April Reid Trophy Round 2 Division I 1st Serena Matthews 18 stablefords 2nd Kath Winter15 stablefords Division 2 1st Jill Patterson 17 stablefords 2nd Tracey Houston 13 stablefords 3rd Daphne Brooke 13 stablefords Nearest the Pin #2 Serena Matthews
DAIRYNZ The latest DairyNZ science and innovation will be revealed at Farmers’ Forum events across the country in May. A selection of science topics will feature at the regional forums, free to farmers, with DairyNZ staff summarising key research. Session one, ‘Are you making money from milk or milk from money?’, will look at the results of DairyNZ’s farm systems research into the profitability of marginal milk (the milk produced after fixed costs are paid). In response to debate around which farming system is most profitable, DairyNZ has assessed the cost of marginal milk from data analyses and farm systems research. The findings will be present-
ed to help farmers consider marginal milk in their decision making. The second session will look at how farmers can achieve better in-calf rates, look for cows that are the most efficient feed convertors, and ensure they have healthier, longer, more productive lives. Efficiency gains in herd fertility, health, and feed conversion could see farmers collectively make more than $1 billion a year in additional profit. Session three will focus on feed, drawing on research findings from the past five years. It will cover the story of genetic gain through ryegrass breeding; what is (or is not) behind problems with pasture persistence; the value of clover; and simple rules for successful pasture renewal. AgResearch staff will be on hand to explore exciting new grasses and legumes being developed using novel plant breeding techniques. The final session on nutrients will outline how dairy farming is changing to maintain or improve the quality of ground and surface water. It will look at how farmers can prevent sediment, phosphorus and E. coli from entering waterways, and the opportunities to reduce nitrate leaching from grazing animals. How reducing nutrient loss affects farm profit will also be discussed. At the end of each forum, DairyNZ regional leaders will talk about the latest regional issues and news. For more information and to register visit dairynz.co.nz/ farmersforum. DairyNZ Farmers’ Forums 2017 Each event will run from 9.30am-3pm May 16 – Lincoln, Ashley Dene Research & Development Station, 736 Bethels Road, Springston (followed by an optional farm tour).
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Ellesmere Sport ELLESMERE SPEEDWAY CLASSIC TO WEBB, SCOTT DIALS IN WHILE GILMORE JUST HANGS ON. Jeremey Webb demonstrated some driving skills that would bring smiles to Selwyn when he won the Selwyn Burt TQ Classic at Ellesmere on Sunday. The club’s patron Shirley Burt was on hand to witness the running of the Kevin Stephen’s Selwyn Burt Classic Memorial event and many of the family were there too. Run in accordance with Selwyn’s wishes to promote passing, this event saw top seed Webb start drawing his perceived closet rival to the back of the field for the first of the three heats. Each driver as chosen did the same to set up the field for the race which started three wide on the wide Ellesmere track. Nelson’s Darkie Armstrong led the first race home from the second row grid six while Webb came second starting from grid twelve. Ryan Chapman hung on for third from the front row grid three. Each of the remaining heats were the reverse of the finishing order and Webb, utilising a smooth multi- laned track, ran fast and wide to take the win from the back ahead of Jayden Corkill ( Nelson) and Armstrong who followed Webb through traffic. Third heat again saw Webb cut and dice with the field to lead them home once again from Gareth Nixon and Kyle Glover who finished the meeting strongly with Corkill right on his tail. Webb was the clear winner while consistency from Glover secured second place over Corkill. It was the real first hit out for the Sprintcars on the massively upgraded Ellesmere track as they contested the NZ CTRA Sprintcar
title and it was an impressive lineup. 15 cars from all over the South Island fronted and a fine day with a smooth wide track which changed and grew wider as the day went on entertained the large crowd that had fronted for the events. Split into three groups it was Nelson’s Kris Gerard who collected the first win from Ben Gilmore and Luke Wederall while the second race went the way of Cromwell’s Jason Scott from Jamie Duff driving Shaun Ashton’s car. Local competitor Jason Smith won the third heat from Ashburton’s Matt Honeywell. This set up a 14 car final event which saw battles taking place right through the field all over the wide Ellesmere track. It was Gilmore who set the early pace driving an intelligent race line, not too tight but still one of the shortest ways around the track. Scott dialled in running predominately the high line and rounded up several before he set into his work. He overcame Honeywell and chased after Gilmore hard. Back in the pack young Caleb Baughan was in a torrid battle with Jamie Duff and Gerard with Steve Duff JRN scrapping it out and keeping his tail free from Smith and a young Liam McCoulbrey who was running in his first Sprintcar event. An action packed race saw cars sliding down, low drifting out wide or running the high line and kissing the wall at times. Gilmore controlled it from the front, had all the clean air while Scott gained ground, then lost a little before catching again as he ran the devil’s high line. With the white flag out it
was one more chance for Scott. Gilmore had the lead and he stayed low and was starting to lose a little drive off the turns on the slicking off low line. Scott continued the wide line diving around the last turn scraping against the wall where he found a little bit extra dirt. The chequered flag was out and Gilmore and Scott headed for it at full pace, one low one high and wide and it was Scott that flew over the line by half a wheel ahead of Gilmore. Some confusion reigned as behind the chequered flag was a safety yellow. Jamie Duff and Baughan had tangled leaving Baughan stranded mid-way through turns one and two. The field circulated and Gilmore and Scott swapped places before the chequered flag came out signifying the end of the race. It was a brilliant title race which ended in a protest which saw all placings confirmed as they stood at the penultimate lap. Gilmore, Scott, Honeywell, Baughan and Jamie Duff from Gerard were how it finished. It was an unfortunate glitch for the small staffed Ellesmere Club. It will be reviewed and noted but everyone will move on in the spirit of the sport, knowing that they had witnessed some outstanding racing across several classes on the day and appreciated the support they received from the competitors from all round the country. Support racing came from some good midgets with many new names in cars. Jay and Calvin Worthington made the trip from the North Island and Jamie Brown from Nelson. Nathan Wilkie came up from Dunedin and drove his Dad’s car. The Saloons had their first look at Ellesmere. It was Ryan Marsden who showed them how it could be done while Jay Worthington was unlucky not to win the first midget race when he struck some issues while leading. Dave Kerr took this one from Shane Clark and Gary Chadwick. Worthington picked up the second race from Chadwick. Chadwick then reversed the results in the third race. Clark’s return to the track made his presence felt while Lyndsay Bailey did the same in his brother’s car. Thanks to Modified Sprint drivers Scott Williamson and Kyle Hyde from Invercargill who travelled on up after racing at Dunedin on Saturday night and the TQ class drivers who raced in
Top photo is Ben Gilmore leading the pack And at the bottom Jeremy Webb at the front
the King of the Coast meeting before coming over for the Burt Classic. There were several tangles during the day that eliminated some competitors. The hardest hits were experienced by Caleb Brooks in his Sprintcar when he rode Paddy North’s wheel in the first heat and almost square hit the wall twisting the wheel and axle right around to sit beside him. Daniel Jenkins was another who, through no fault of his, got caught up in a tangle. Three TQs came together while fighting for position and two were locked together while Ryan Chapman was spun around and slid backwards up the track. Jenkins hit and rode Chapman’s front wheel and launched himself before taking a hard hit on the wall. No serious injuries reported at the time but further checks were carried out. Results Selwyn Burt TQ Classic. Heat 1: Darkie Armstrong (Nelson), Jeremy Webb, Ryan Chapman, Daniel Jenkins, Gareth Nixon Heat 2: Webb, Jayden Corkill (Nelson), Armstrong, Kyle Glover, Brett Booth. Heat 3: Webb, Nixon, Kimberley Yeatman, Glover, Corkill. Overall: Webb 1st, Glover 2nd, Corkill 3rd. CTRA NZ Sprintcar Champs. Heat 1: Kris Gerard (Nelson), Ben Gilmore, Luke Wederall, Alecia McLaughlan, Matt Honeywell. Heat 2: Jason Scott (Cromwell), Jamie Duff, Caleb Baughan, Steve Duff jrn, Gilmore. Heat 3: Jason Smith, Honeywell, Matt Leversledge, Steve Duff, Liam McCoulbrey. Final: Gilmore, Scott, Honeywell, Baughan, Jamie Duff, Steve Duff jrn, Smith, McCoulbrey, McLaughan, Whetu Taewa (Cromwell), Paddy North (Blenheim). Midgets Race 1: Dave Kerr, Shane Clark, Gary Chadwick. Race 2: Jay Worthington (Auckland), Chadwick, Kerr. Race 3: Chadwick, Worthington, Lyndsay Bailey. 6 Cylinder Sprints Race 1: Alan Bishop, Scott Bailey, Mike Henderson.
Race 2: Bishop, Bailey, Henderson. Race 3: Henderson, Bishop, Erwin Paul. ¼ Midgets Race 1: Oscar Harcourt, Dylan Forsey, Isabell Clark Race 2: Handicap: Clark, Cameron Milne, Grace Roxburgh. Race 3: Handicap. Milne, Roxburgh, Forsey. Productions Race1: Ron Koole, Alan Bailey, Ricky Donnelly. Race 2: Bailey, Koole, Josh Reilly. Race 3: Koole, Mark Schroder, Donnelly. Saloons Race 1: Ryan Marsden, Paul Naven, Scott Woodhouse. Race 2: Marsden, Brian Maxwell, Billie Leigh Woodhouse. Race3: Marsden, Scott Woodhouse, Craig Laby. Modified Sprints Race 1: Nicola Thompson, Courtney Jones, Clayton Phillips. Race 2: Phillips, Jones, Kyle Hyde (Invercargill) Race 3: Jones, Phillips, Thompson. By Warrick Korstanje
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.” - Anon
FOR RENT
MEETINGS
2bdrm cottage in rural setting near Dunsandel. Heat pump and garage. Easy commute to Rolleston, etc. Pets by neg. Ref required. $300pw rent, available now. Ph Pete 0274-720440.
Ellesmere Vintage Club Inc Annual General Meeting Thursday 25th May, 2017 8pm. Osborne Park Hall All members and new members most welcome. Apologies to Stuart Donald or Judy Donald 324 4280 or 027 261 6617
Tidy 2 bd warm & sunny home with garage. Situated in Selwyn St Leeston $320 prwk. Ph 3267937
What Famous Mothers Might Have Said Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary's Mother: "I don't mind you having a garden, Mary, but does it have to be growing under your bed?" Mona Lisa's Mother: "After all that money your father and I spent on braces, Mona, that's the biggest smile you can give us?" Humpty Dumpty's Mother: "Humpty, If I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall. But would you listen to me? Noooo!"
Columbus' Mother: "I don't care what you've discovered, Christopher. You still could have written!" Babe Ruth's Mother: "Babe, how many times have I told you -- quit playing ball in the house! That's the third broken window this week!"
Michelangelo's Mother: "Mike, can't you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?" Napoleon's Mother: "All right, Napoleon. If you aren't hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it!"
Abraham Lincoln's Mother: "Again with the stovepipe hat, Abe? Can't you just wear a baseball cap like the other kids?" Barney's Mother: "I realize strained plums are your favorite, Barney, but you're starting to look a little purple." Mary's Mother: "I'm not upset that your lamb followed you to school, Mary, but I would like to know how he got a better grade than you."
Batman's Mother: "It's a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance is going to be?" Jonah's Mother: "That's a nice story, but now tell me where you've really been for the last three days. Thomas Edison's Mother: "Of course I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb, Thomas. Now turn off that light and get to bed!"
Ellesmere Historical Society 21st Annual General Meeting Leeston Community Room Messines Street, Leeston Monday 15 May at 7-30 pm Following the meeting Joyce Greenwood, Alison and Dan Witter will speak on the history and archeological findings of the Drumroslyn homestead, Southbridge. All Welcome
SCHOOL NOTICE The Leeston School Board have followed the selection process to fill a vacancy by an elected trustee and have selected Aaron Reid to the board, effective 3 April 2017.
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Community Notices FOR SALE
ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc. Little Boutique, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641. COOK BOOKS. New releases by Nadia Lim, Annabel Langbein, Allyson Grofton at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off the car. Also 4WDs. Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Ltd. Ph 324 3903 www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz
FIRE PELLETS now available at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 GOLDAIR HEATERS Great selection at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 KNITTING WOOL– Available at Little Boutique. Leeston. Ph Christine 0272287641 LPG - We also fill LPG bottles - Primus, 9kg, 45kg & Fork lift bottles. And fill all vehicles. Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Ltd, Ph. 3243-903. www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz
MID YEAR DIARYS in stock now at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 MOTHERS DAY Gifts and cards at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 272287641 NCEA REVISION & STUDY GUIDES Levels 1, 2 & 3. Wide range of subjects. TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 NEW GAMES & TOYS available now at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 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. Bridgestone (Lsn). WOOD BASKETS. All sizes at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559
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Pea Straw For Sale Ellesmere Lions now have pea straw for sale. Small bales $6, including delivery. Help the Lions continue with their current fund raising projects. Please contact Jock Lill on 324 3580 or any Lions member. Feijoas now ready at 1279 Leeston Dunsandel Rd. 1st grade $3 per kg Orders ph 3254445
Dry bluegum 3sqmt $340 Ph 03) 3291009
Fisher & Paykel Fridge / Freezer. Excellent condition. Owners moving. $220.00. Plus:
Hostess Trolley. Electric with warming cabinet and four binaries.
SITUATIONS VACANT
Senior Calf Rearer We require an experienced Senior Calf Rearer for our farm situated right next to the Dunsandel township. We rear 350+ calves starting mid-July through till the start of October. You will have full responsibility, with 1 assistant rearer to supervise. Roughly 6-8 hours per day, wage negotiable. We will also have relief milking available from end of calving till later in season if interested. For more information feel free to contact us either on 3254436 or hutchinsfl@outlook.com Mark and Amber Hutchins
We are looking for assessors for the Lincoln Envirotown Trust Responsible Business Award Scheme for all areas of Selwyn, to start in June. This scheme, which encourages and supports local businesses to become more environmentally sustainable, is supported by the Selwyn District Council. These will be part time contract positions to undertake the distribution of the environmental survey to businesses; site visits and assessments; assistance in organising the awards presentation evenings. The assessors need to be well organised and self - motivated. These roles best suit people who enjoy meeting others; possess oral and written language skills, as well as an enthusiasm for environmental sustainability practices. Computer skills are a requirement but full training in the new survey and system will be provided. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 24th May 2017. Please send cv with short letter to Dave projectmanagerlet@gmail.com More information about these positions can be obtained by emailing or calling Dave on 03 4230445.
WINDOW CLEANING Ellesmere Window Cleaning
Upstairs - Downstairs - In and Out Residential - Commercial - Out and About Whatever you need we can sort you out
Also now - Spider Proofing
Exterior and Interior Ph 3243-227 Grant 027 221 5060 or Penny 027 895 5943
Ideal for home entertainment. Excellent condition. $375. SMS or ring mobile 021 2532523.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
FLORIST
The Shed
Periwinkle Florist
Good used clothing. Behind the Co-operating church, St David’s Leeston (Fund raising for world mission projects) Open Wed/ Thurs 10am - 12md
ELLESMERE FOODBANK
Don’t forget your Mum on Mothers Day. Spoil her with gifts & flowers. Delivery service available with free delivery in Leeston Phone 027 274 6214
Phone Leonie
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SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB INVITES
APPLICATIONS FOR ALBERT ANDERSON DAY
2017 SRFC is seeking applications for Albert Anderson Day which will be held on Saturday 19th of August Applications will close on the 28/05/2017 and no late applications will be accepted Please notify the SRFC as soon as possible to ensure that you are not overlooked during the selection process Applications are to be in writing and by email if possible The successful applicant will be notified in early June Contact details and postal address are as follows: Southbridge Rugby Football Club P.O. Box 7, Southbridge 7642 Email: southbridgerfc@gmail.com Email: chris.southbridgerugby@xtra.co.nz
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Trades & Services AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
REGISTERED DRAINLAYER
TRAILERS…..
FIRE WOOD
DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE
Oregon or Macrocarpa Log-burner Mix Old Man Pine Blue Gum
Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, Carpet-cleaner.
Baylis Bros (Lsn) Ltd, ph. 3243-629.
Phone 329 7066 or 027 224 3301
Can deliver 9 cu.m at one time RUBBISH REMOVAL
WATERPROOFING
HOME KILL SERVICES SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS Your Home Kill Processing Specialists Call to arrange your mobile abattoir
Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd
For all your needs for:
SIGN WRITER
Residential and Commercial Painting Concrete Crack Repair Systems Waterproofing and Roof Membranes Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems
High St, Southbridge, Tel. 3242-243
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
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
DOG GROOMER EQUESTRIAN SERVICES Ellesmere Natural Hoof Trimming Call Stuart on 0275101389 Eftpos available
PLUMBER
RIDERS WITHOUT HORSES
WANT TO RIDE but haven’t a horse? Try riding with us. Ph. 324-3667 evenings. LEGAL SERVICES
When buying or selling your property, contact us first. We are happy to meet with you in the Selwyn area. Contact: office.eglaw@xtra.co.nz; 0800 242 452 03 307 7441
Call Ken Toohey your Local Plumber Ph. 03 421 6829 M. 021 2866 439
CAFES & STORES
SOUTHBRIDGE CAFÉ & DAIRY. 106 High Street. Southbridge Ph 3242111 Business hours: Mon-Wed: 6:30am to 4pm Thurs/Fri: 6:30am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 3:30pm
Open 7am to 5pm daily New Menu and Delicious Deli food Free Wi-Fi Larger group bookings available day or evening Ph 03) 325 4037
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Trades & Services HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
AFFORDABLE CONCRETE & PAVING
RESIDENTIAL ~ COMMERCIAL & CIVIL ~ EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS “Impeccable Quality. Affordable Price”
Call 0508 UR DRIVE (0508 87 37483)
LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services - (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Heating Installer 10+ years PAINT & PANEL BEATING
HAIR STUDIOS
‘WE TAKE ON ANYTHING!’ Header Repair Specialists General Engineering Phone/Fax 03 324 2145 Mobile: Mike 022 091 1021 (A/H) or Pete 027 331 9821 185 Jollies Rd. Southbridge
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
MOTOR MECHANIC
THE CUTTING ROOM > Ladies’ Cuts > Colour > Wedding and Prom Hair > Gentlemen’s Barbering 90 High Street, Leeston Ph (03) 324 3659
FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING REQUIREMENTS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
WOF Safety Inspections Full Mechanical Repairs Servicing & Warranty Servicing Tyres Batteries
PHONE 324 3378 ~ 18 Station Street. Leeston kevin.stephens@xtra.co.nz
Bowen therapy Beverley Barnett Available by appointment Mondays at ‘The Clinic’ High St, Southbridge. Ph 027 442 9038 PAINTING & DECORATING
IMPACT Painting & Decorating Wednesdays 10:30am - 12 noon At the Station 3 Station St, Leeston
(except holidays)
$3/family, 1st session free New Members Welcome!
Fully-qualified tradesmen specialising in Commercial and Residential Properties Interior and Exterior Roofs Free quotes Michael McAulay
(03) 3243-258; 027 244 8052
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Trades & Services EXCAVATION & DRAINAGE
SPOUTING SYSTEMS
GLASS & GLAZING
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 Paul Johnston: 027 432 9590
Need spouting or downpipes replaced? CALL :-
Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston MUSIC TUITION
CONTRACTING
For professional service, peace of mind and a great deal!
MB FENCING CONTRACTING
Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote.
All types of rural fencing, latest equipment. All work guaranteed
CONTRACTING
Selwyn Area & Surrounds
PIANO LESSONS Children and Adults Ph: Kate on 324 3735 027 426 1988
K8chamberlain@yahoo.co.nz
CONTRACTING
FREE QUOTES
PH. (evenings) 324 4111 or 0273 395 695
- Farm drainage - Trenching - Water and Irrigation race cleaning - Root Raking - General farm work
CULTIVATION & EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS
Located: South Two Chain Road. Bankside BUILDER Cow track lime supply & lay Farm Tracks & driveways On-site crushing of shingle Supply & installation of irrigation pipe All shingle supplies Truck & trailer hire Grader & digger work Direct drilling Roller drilling
R.D. 2, Leeston. Ph. 027 534 9161 chrisswansoncontracting@hotmail.com
www.hedgesandmore
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