The ellesmere echo 4th july

Thursday 4th July, 2013

Volume 23, Issue 13

These photos show the effect the huge deluge of rain had on our community last week.

The top row of photos is of Leeston. The middle photos are of Southbridge and the bottom row are of Doyleston.

Thank you to the people that contributed to this collection of photos.

What’s coming up Jul.1/15-Y-Not’s sale Jul.2/4-Ellesmere College - The Great Gatsby Jul.4/14-Che Bello sale Jul.4-Nominations open for Ellesmere College B.O.T nominations Jul.5-Leeston CRT Birthday Bash Jul.6-Market Day Jul.6-Poppitas Pizzeria Opening Jul.9-Day Club Jul.9-Leeston Tennis Club AGM Jul.12-Red Sock Day Jul.16-Exploring Art Classes Jul.18-Nominations close for Ellesmere College B.O.T nominations

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ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE

NEW LIFE CHURCH

7th July - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30am Leeston

Station Street. Leeston

Parish Eucharist with Sunday School 7:00pm Brookside Evening worship

Wednesdays 10:00am Mid-week Eucharist - Leeston 14th July - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30am Leeston Morning Worship 11:00am Irwell Eucharist

Extream Kidz & TFC (Teens for Christ) every Sunday at 10:00am

with café open after service.

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with café open after service.

Senior Pastors, Wayne & Nicky Watson Church Office, phone 3243-697

ELLESMERE CO-OPERATING

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday 14th July 9:30am - Leeston 11:00am - Dunsandel Tuesday, 2nd July Southbridge - Ruth Cridge’s home

Children’s programmes during School Term

Minister : Paul Eden

Phone 3243-315. P.O. Box 54, Leeston

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

15th June to the 30th June

Sunday, 7th July 10.00am Family Worship

Priest in Charge - Revd Jim McKenna, 027 6123 180 Vicar’s Warden: Rachael Carruthers, phone 324 8324

Sunday 7th July 9:30am Leeston - Communion 11:00am Dunsandel - Communion 7:00pm Brookside - Anglican

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15th June to 30th June

DUNSANDEL LEESTON Jun. 17 718hrs Switch Board - Chapman St Jun.19 I1330hrs Ass. Ambulance - Selwyn St Jun.19 2400hrs to 1636hrs Jun.22 - several flooding calls Jun. 24 1712hrs Fire in canopy at Baylis Bros.

SOUTHBRIDGE Jun. 17 0722hrs switch board fire - Chapman St Jun. 19 1045hrs Medical ass. Broad St, Southbridge Jun.20-22 26 calls to ass. With flooding, Southbridge area Jun.24 1710hrs Light fittings on fire, High St. Leeston Jun29.

I1818hrs Ass. Ambo. And rescue helicopter, Southbridge

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

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NO IDLE HANDS FOR THESE LADIES !!!

The Day Club Knitting Group.

For the last 2-3 years some of the ladies from the day club have been knitting for ‘Operation Cover Up’, which is part of Missions without Borders organisation.

Noeline Bowis first made contact with this group through a family connection.

And together with Marion Turner, they have motivated others within the Day Club group to start knitting.

Marion cast on the stitches for the ladies who soon picked up the thread and from there and the needles started clicking.

The ladies knit the wool into strips and Marion crotchets them all together to make the most amazing, warm blankets. This is a

year long project with the result, the ladies have made over 12 blanket, together with singlet's, scarves and beanies.

All this get collected in mid-August with others from around the Canterbury Region and sent by container to Eastern Europe.

The group source their wool mainly from opshops, undoing old jerseys and buying the wool themselves so they would appreciate any donations of wool especially double knitting wool.

You can either contact Marion on 324 4441 or drop off wool on a Day Club Tuesday.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE LEESTON MARKET There are some exciting changes happening at the Leeston Market at the moment. Starting with the adoption of the local ‘Mad Cow Highway’ theme in the form of a new sign to come in summer, our Leeston MOOket branding on cups and t-shirts for stall holders and the ‘Mad Cows Shopping’ colouring competition which will be judged at the first annual ‘Calf Club Day’ in the winter school holidays on Saturday the 20th of July.

We also have several new stalls joining us over the coming months in the lead up to Christmas. Firstly our new hot foods stall with

yummy hot soup ($2) and sausage sizzle ($2) from Steven Maw and his team.

They are fundraising to get Steven to Las Vegas for the World Fire Fighting Combat Challenge where he will be representing Southbridge Volunteer Fire Brigade.

You can find out more on this great fundraiser at the market of by following Steven on facebook at: www.facebook.com/ steven.maw.963.

We also have several other fundraisers joining us who will be selling everything from walnuts and vanilla pods, to raffles, food and more.

Steven Maw of Southbridge Volunteer Fire Brigade.

From August we will have local online store "Paper, Scissors, Rock" joining us with a selection of kids clothes and accessories for sale. Owner Inca Woodroffe said she will also be bringing in a few gift items in the lead up to Christmas, so keep an eye on this new stall.

We still have a few positions to fill and welcome anyone who would like to come and join us. Please contact Anna Nurse on 3248212, 0211042712 or ab.nurse@hotmail.co.nz for more information or contact us through our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ Leestonmarket.

The first Calf Club Day will be held on Saturday the 20th of July in the winter school holidays.

This is our school holiday program and we hope to make it an annual event. We will be distributing colouring competitions to all local primary schools, day care’s, play centres and home based pre-school providers so every child has the chance to have a go. They can bring their picture along on the day before 10am to be judged and may even win a prize, plus we will have loads of activities for all ages to keep them entertained while the judging takes place.

There will be more information on this fun day in the next Echo.

See you all at the Leeston Market this Saturday the 6th of July, from 9am – lunch.

Anna Nurse

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

New Members Welcome!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EILEEN GREENWOOD. HOPE YOU HAD A SPECIAL DAY.

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Enquiry invited

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With only 6 sections left to sell within Ellesmere Country Park Subdivision now’s your opportunity to secure one of these rural/residential blocks Ranging in size from 3,135sqm to 8,810sqm, all fully serviced Titles due approximately December Your chance to enjoy a country life style on the town boundary!

Don’t let this opportunity slip by…. register your interest today!

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We have 6 sections available ranging in size from 700sqm to 738sqm with titles due late Spring these are very nice sites with excellent views Located in Cassini Place of the popular Monticello subdivision Protective covenants in place Put pen to paper and start planning your build before it’s too late!

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Rebecca Gilbert A.H. (03) 3243-899 Mob. 027 378 6067

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SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS STEWING STEAK @ $12.95 KG FROZEN HOKI FILLETS @ $13.95 KG

“Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere” .. Glen Turner

WE ARE OPEN MON TO FRI. High St, Southbridge, Tel. 3242-243

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July is the month for a top-up dose of Buccaline Berna Buccaline Berna for the prevention of secondary bacterial infections associated with cold and flu.

A three day course gives you up to three months’ protection.

Be prepared with our Instore- special : 2 for $23.99 NB. This is a Pharmacist-Only medicine and is not a replacement for the flu vaccine NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH OLD/ EXPIRED/ UNWANTED/ EXCESS MEDICINES? BRING THEM INTO LEESTON PHARMACY AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM FOR YOU. WE COLLECT THESE MEDICINES ON BEHALF OF THE CANTERBURY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD, WHICH IN TURN DISPOSES OF THESE MEDICINES OR SENDS TO MEDICAL AID ABROAD IF APPROPRIATE

Winter can be extremely harsh on the skin with cold winds and dry indoor air and can leave the skin dull and dehydrated.

Indulge and rehydrate winter skin with a luxurious 60 minute facial treatment to help improve moisture levels, diminish fine lines and plump the skin. Includes an eyebrow shape and eyelash.

Winter Facial Special – 60 minutes for $65

Winter Body Special It is not only the face that feels the effects of cold winter air – the body does too. Exfoliate away those dry skin cells with a full body exfoliation and massage resulting in softer, smoother and more revitalised skin Winter Body Special – 75 mins for just $75 To make an appointment for either of the specials … contact the Pamper Room at Leeston Pharmacy ph 3243 442.

Winter Facial & Winter Body Specials are valid for the month of July.

Appointments available Tues to

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THE GREAT GATSBY - By Ellesmere College.

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Race cleaning

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Land clearing

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Hedge & Stump removal

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Site works

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Driveways & lanes

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Laser work

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Irrigation works

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Landscaping

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Drainage work

Wheeled Digger Owner/ Operator Phone Scott on 027 272 3447 Email smclean918@gmail.com

Caird Couriers ChristchurchLeeston twice daily!

Phone

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The year was 1922, and New York City was one gigantic party. It was a time of decadence, bootlegging and jazz. Bohemian women danced until their ‘flapper’ dresses unravelled and ‘bath tub gin’ flowed like water. This year, Ellesmere College will be presenting a drama that will not only take its audience back to the ‘roaring 20’s’ but allow them to experience and understand it through a modern lens. This year, with our own twist, Ellesmere College presents The Great

Gatsby.

This year’s production sets itself aside from previous productions held within college for two main reasons. The primary difference in 2013’s production is that it is student lead. The year 13 Performance Development class took hold of the reigns this year with guidance from the College’s drama teacher, Tracey Dwyer. The students have taken on significant roles in making the production happen such as directing, advertising, costume and lighting design as well as main acting roles. This class of students being described as the “core group”, alongside Mrs Dwyer, began putting hours of their time into the production right from the beginning of the school year and in only two weeks they, along with the community will see it all come together in only three shows.

The second reason this production sets itself aside from those of previous years is the students have opted for a challenge in taking on the literary classic, The Great Gatsby. Unlike productions of the past, The Great Gatsby is not a musical. Rather, it includes performances and music to enrich the scenes instead of being the sole focus.

The show will take place

‘The Guys’ on the left and Felicity Newburry on the right. on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of July, opening with a ‘red carpet premier’ on the 2nd of July. There will be complimentary drinks and nibbles available as well as a fun; free of charge photo booth with dress up’s only for one night at the red carpet premier.

Those of us at Ellesmere College hope to see the community come along and witness the first production brought to the stage that has been developed in a whole new way where students take the lead, providing a unique performance, different from everything that has gone before.

Felicity Newburry Drama Prefect

The Core Group: Nikki Free: Director and Advertising Design Management Elre Rankin: Director Sam Evernden: Film Management Chris Clark: Sound and Lighting Design and Management Casey McRae: Costume and Make-Up Design Sean Van Hoof: Significant Acting Role Jonno Burgess: Significant Acting Role Felicity Newburry: Significant Acting Role Tracey Dwyer: Teacher in Charge

Ticket Prices RED CARPET PREMIER 2ND JULY Adults: $14 Students Year 1-8: $8 Under 5 Years: Free 3RD AND 4TH OF JULY Adults: $10 Students Year 1-8: $6 Under 5 Years: Free

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ELLESMERE BUSINESSES SHOW THEIR GREEN SIDE A recent Sustainable Business gold awards. Dunsandel joined Ribbon Awards night. This award Council/Fairfax survey shows for the first time and had nine recognises the efforts LET has that an increasing number of businesses take part. It was put into education, advocacy and employees want their work- very exciting to present the new taking action on environmental place to pay more attention to Ravensdown Trophy (featuring a sustainability since their first environmental sustainability beautiful piece of totara found at meeting in June 2005. One of and that customers are increas- Birdlings Flat) to the overall LET’s efforts has been to encouringly ranking issues such as winner first time entrants age and support local business animal welfare and environ- Rakaia Island Dairies. to operate in a more environmental friendliness above pure Businesses who gain a silver mentally sustainable manner, as cost when buying products. award and above are offered well as to promote “shop local”.

However, the survey also free advertising on the Lincoln The Responsible Business demonstrates that fewer em- Envirotown Trust web site. The Award scheme was trialled in ployees than last year think business listings can be sorted 2007 in Lincoln, and is now run their workplaces are sustaina- by community, so people want- in Lincoln and Tai Tapu, Prebbleble. ing to find a business in their ton, Rolleston and Ellesmere However, it’s time for Elles- area that is doing its best in the (Leeston, Southbridge, Dolyeston mere businesses to again area of environmental sustaina- and Dunsandel). The awards are demonstrate to their staff and bility can easily find the details supported by the Selwyn District customers that they care by on the web. Businesses are also Council and local donations. being part of the Responsible given a framed certificate to For more information about Business Awards. Last year 55 display. the awards check out the web businesses from Leeston, Southi t e : The Responsible Businesses s bridge, Doyleston and Dunsan- Awards were started by the www.lincolnenvirotown.org.nz del gained awards for environ- Lincoln Envirotown Trust (LET) or contact Sarah on mentally sustainable business which has just won a Community 021 08254 606 or practices with four gaining Leadership award at the Minis- sarahp@snap.net.nz platinum awards and 22 gaining try for the Environment’s Green

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It all happened again…..

Water levels just out of control in the O’Connell Street area of Southbridge.

How sick we are of it, but these rains were just unstoppable and whatever the council have done to prevent the flooding in the past, nothing has worked.

We would like to thank yet again the Southbridge fire brigade, Andy Bailey, for their pumps and all the helpers that checked on the area for us all in O’Connell Street.

We were so grateful of the help and your concerns.

We hope the council will try to solve this huge problem somehow sooner than later.

T and R Rouxel

THANKS! Southbridge Volunteer Fire Brigade McMillan Drilling Group CRT Gerald Bennett Wayne Palmer John Montgomery Allan Family To name just a few. And the many more fantastic local people. We of O'Connell Street are truly grateful and would like to thank you for all the work and support during Thursday and Saturday's flooding disaster. We realise without ALL your efforts our houses would of been inundated with water. It seems so little in return but it is truly expressed with our sincere gratitude to you ALL. Once again THANK YOU From the owners of the new aquatic centre in O'Connell

Street, hopefully soon to be closed for good by the councils extreme urgency in fixing this matter.

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THE CO-OPERATING PARISH WELCOMES THE DELA CRUZ FAMILY The Ellesmere Cooperating Parish would like to introduce you to the Dela Cruz family of Leeston!

Orland, Teena and their son A.J. live and work on a local dairy farm. They originally come from the Philippine Islands.

Teena and Orland were on the staff of a church in the Philippines, where Orland led the worship as a competent musician and singer, and Teena led the women’s ministry.

Since being in Leeston they have been active members of St. David’s Cooperating Church. After they arrived here, Teena and Orland quickly gathered together an increasing number of other people who have moved to the district from the Philippines. Under Teena’s very competent leadership, they have been providing a weekly homebased gathering, pastoral care and a monthly worship service at St. David’s church on a Friday evening.

People come from as far away as Geraldine and Christchurch City to enjoy this inspiring community dynamic. People from other cultures, including some “Locals”, are also finding their ministry helpful and inspiring.

The Ellesmere Cooperating Parish is extremely grateful for the Dela Cruz family and other Filipino members who are contributing so powerfully to the work of the church. This ministry, with the name, “Leeston Lifetouch Fellowship” is an integral part of St. David’s Church, Leeston.

To acknowledge the value of this ministry, at our church service on Sunday 30 June, we inducted Teena into the position of Pastor (Filipino – “Pastora”) with special responsibility for the leadership of the Lifetouch Fellowship. A huge crowd of people from the local district and wider Canterbury area, including a large proportion of the Canterbury Filipino community, attended the celebration of Teena’s appointment.

If you would like to experience something of Teena and Orland’s ministry, you are welcome to attend a Lifetouch Fellowship worship service at St. David’s Church, Leeston, held on the last Friday of each month at 7.30pm. You will experience A.J. on the drums, others playing guitar and singing, Teena delivering one of her powerful biblical messages in both English and Tagalog, and delicious Filipino food – a cross-cultural experience on your backdoor step, without the costof overseas travel!

SOUTHBRIDGE GARDEN CLUB REPORT Annual General Meetings of the Southbridge Garden Club are usually not well patronised but the latest one in June saw a reasonable number of members in attendance. There were just enough people to ensure all the essential posts were filled when it came time for the election of officers, the spread for lunch was tasty and extensive and they brought enough competition entries to represent all the classes except one.

The meeting itself was fairly brief and the only decision of magnitude was the increase of subscriptions to $10 annually with a reminder that these subs are now due.

Competition prizes were awarded to Isabel Cooper

for most points in Open Decorative and Lorraine Rasmussen scooped the pool by winning Novice Decorative; Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables; as well as the most points overall.

Lorraine was also presented with a small token of everyone’s appreciation for the four years she has put in as secretary. She will be replaced by Moira Dodgshun who will be assisted by Shirley Fisher. All other positions remain the same but Kasheen Walker has now joined the committee ranks.

Terry and Lyn Windle joined the members for lunch and then earned their keep by judging the table competitions before Terry settled into his role of

speaker. A mountain of very valuable knowledge about growing vegetables was imparted by Terry and copious notes were taken about best varieties, planting times, compost composition, feeding routines, etc and this was followed by even more questions. This augers well for the vegetable section of the table competitions this year as long as the ladies can remember where all those notes are kept.

Isabel Cooper also demonstrated a floral design to signify ‘Winterlights’ which is the theme for July’s competition. There will be a speaker from The Company Shed and the meeting will be held on the 8th at the usual time of 1.30pm in the church hall.

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Orlanda (left) and Teena (right) with their son A.J (behind).

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THE OPEN HOME FOUNDATION NEEDS YOU!!

Open Home Foundation is a Christian social service which provides home based social work and foster care for families who are struggling to provide safe care for their children. Our vision is that ‘every child in

NZ will receive a depth of care that will bless them for the rest of their life’ – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

The organisation was established in 1977 by Ewen and Gillian Laurenson. Following their difficult experience in running a Social Welfare family home, they began to develop a network of Christian Foster families as an alternative for children and young people placed in Department of Social Welfare care.

The work began in the Laurenson's Johnsonville home with a small group of supporters and within a short period of time, it began to develop in other parts of New Zealand. In 1986, because of rapid growth, Open Home Foundation became a national organisation and both Ewen and Gillian were awarded the Queen's Service Medal for their service to Foster Care in New Zealand in 1995.

Families may need to be supported to safely care for their children for a number of reasons. Stress, mental health issues, domestic violence, drug & alcohol issues, homelessness, abuse & neglect and disability

are just a few of the factors which can contribute to the breakdown of a family’s ability to provide adequate safe care for their children.

In many instances the family simply needs to be supported to make the changes necessary in order to safely care for their children. Even with a high level of support however, there are times when it becomes necessary for children and young people to leave the care of their parents. Wherever possible this care is undertaken by kin. Where this is not possible foster care can be provided for a short time as respite or on a longer term or permanent basis if necessary.

Open Home Foundation believes that families, and preferably a child or young person’s own family or whanau, are the best place for a young person to grow.

We therefore make every effort to place a child requiring foster care with a member of their own extended family before exploring any other options.

Since the earthquakes we have seen a significant rise (17%) in the numbers of children being referred for care and protection (Ministry of Social Development).

Families have been stressed in so many different ways

and this has been made all the more difficult by a lack of support as friends and relatives have moved away and communities have changed. With this increase in referrals there is now also an urgent need for additional support. We require more foster parents, prayer support, and financial sponsorship to provide for the needs of the children (swimming lessons, music tuition, furniture and holiday camps) as well as financial assistance to provide the resources needed to serve the community in this way (additional social workers, cost of running cars and transport for children).

We are very keen to share our story with the wider community and invite people in Canterbury to consider partnering with us in this local mission work by providing prayer support, sponsorship and by stepping up to provide foster care for a few days to give long term carers a break or on a longer term basis. We provide on-going training, 24 hour support and financial reimbursement to all our foster carers. They are the heart of our organisation.

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WATER - WATER, EVERYWHERE AND ?

REPORT FROM CHIEF FIRE OFFICER - NOEL ( SAM ) THIAN The Leeston Brigade were kept busy on the 19th June.

Their first call was on the Wednesday night just as they had finished playing cards against the Southbridge Brigade.

They were then kept busy through that night and well into Thursday. That’s when the creek that runs through the township burst its banks and flooded areas of the township such as, Mountain Veiw Place, Spring Place, Selwyn Street, and the main street.

There were also calls to Doyleston in amongst all that.

Fortunately a lot of the water had receded by late Friday. Then another deluge of rain set in later that night resulting in severe flooding on the Saturday, the worst that had been seen since 1992. The level of the town creek rose again and so it was back to square one. This time the flooding not only hit the initial places but extended to Harmans Road.

The Brigade was ‘flat tack’, with sand bagging, lifting furniture, appliances, putting out a fire that had started in a freezer. You name it the Brigade did it.

The help we got from the community was first class, they pitched in by filling sand bags, following the engines around to drop them off in Doyleston and

Leeston.

We had to call in reinforcements from Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel so that we could have a breather.

We would like to express our thanks to those Brigades.

Civil Defence from Christchurch arrived to pitch in and were filling sandbags at Ellesmere Transport. As soon as they were filled they were being used around the district including Tai Tapu.

Our thanks too, to Ellesmere Transport, Civil Defence and Leeston Seeds for supplying the 100’s of sacks, and to the helpers and shop personal in Leeston that supplied food and drink and helped out at the station, feeding the Brigade and the many extra people that had arrived. We cannot begin to name people individually as there were so many, so please accept this as a heart-felt thanks for all you did. It was over and above what we expected.

The number of calls we attended was well over a hundred over the flood days. From people that h a d wa t e r f lo w in g through their homes and had to be evacuated.

The towns sewerage

system was also flooded which lead to the complication of people unable to use their toilets.

There was damage done to the fire stations carpets so these have been lifted and will be replaced.

Last but by no means least to the members of the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade, you did a fantastic job and held up well in the extreme circumstances. The comments I have had back from the community were first class. Well done.

You served the community well in what you did.

I wonder if the council was more pro-active and fixed the problem outside the town boundary that events like this would be minor or not at all.

MAYOR THANKS COMMUNITY FOR HELP Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe is acknowledging the community, volunteers, businesses and Council staff who helped over the past days during the flooding and snows which affected the district.

“It was great to see volunteers, businesses and the Council working together to respond to the weather and help keep the community operating,” he says.

Volunteer fire services helped with placing sandbags in areas where flooding was a problem and by responding to callouts.

Community response teams of civil defence volunteers helped in their areas, and many local residents and businesses also helped out their community, and supported friends, family and neighbours.

Council contractors and Council staff were kept busy last week and over the weekend responding to calls and running the C o u n cil’s Eme rg e n cy Operations Centre.

Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District

Council also assisted staff in Selwyn with personnel and equipment.

“It was also pleasing that people heard the warnings about the potential for snow before it occurred and had made sure they were prepared,” says Mayor Coe. All wastewater systems are now operating as normal and residents in these areas no longer need to reduce toilet flushing or water consumption.

Flooding and snow has also affected the roading network in Selwyn. A number of roads have been left with potholes or other damage as a result of this. Council contractors will be working to repair these problems, and repairs will be ongoing over the winter.

Anyone who has been affected by flooding or storms who would like welfare assistance or advice should contact the Council on 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338. Potholes and road repairs can also be reported using these phone numbers.

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WATER PRESSURE RELIEVED WITH THE OPENING OF LAKE ELLESMERE/TE WAIHORA Environment Canterbury staff have reopened Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea this morning in a second attempt after high tide and heavy seas closed the opening made yesterday.

“The connection will be monitored throughout the day and staff and machinery will remain on standby in case the conditions cause the lake to shut once again,” says Leigh Skerten, Environment Canterbury Senior Engineering Advisor. “There is still a large swell of about three metres at the opening site with a southerly front approaching; this could potentially close the connection again like it did last night.”

Approximately 80m of shingle was washed into the cut at high tide last night, blocking the connection. This is nothing out of the ordinary and attempts at opening the lake can often take two to three days to be fully successful if the seas are calm.

Ms Skerten says the lake can close in a southerly or large swell, requiring Environment Canterbury to open it again.

“While technically we can

say the lake is open once a connection is made to the sea, the cut can actually take a few days to scour out and fully develop. It can close at any time during this stage; the sea will progressively close the channel over time in any event, it’s a natural process.”

To make the channel a cut approximately 15m wide and approximately 1.8m deep is made. The length of the channel can vary from 100 to 300 metres, on this occasion it was 240m.

“We don’t usually declare the lake open publically until it survives two high tides,” explains Ms Skerten “It is very changeable situation that, especially in current circumstances, needs regular monitoring.”

Many things need to line up for an opening to be successful: the lake needs to have reached minimum levels in the Water Conservation Order; machinery needs to be mobilised and able to gain safe access to the site which heavy seas can restrict.

In the first stage of the opening, machinery needs to be able to work safely within and adjacent to the lake; the final stage machinery

needs to able to work safely in the surf zone. Once the cut is opened it needs time to develop and remain open which is reliant on a relatively calm sea.

With no further significant rainfall and if the channel from Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere stays open, it should help ease the flooding around the margin of the lake.

Local MP offers support to Selwyn residents affected by flooding.

Local MP Amy Adams has offered her support to those affected by flooding in the Selwyn District.

“The very high rainfall over the past week has taken its toll on our region, particularly in Leeston over the weekend and now in Motukarara,” Ms Adams said.

“I am staying in close contact with the Selwyn District Council and local Civil Defence coordinators and I understand that they, along with ECan, are doing all they possibly can to alleviate the situation.”

“I encourage anyone affected by the flooding who feels they need additional support to contact my office in Templeton,” Ms Adams said.

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RED SOCK DAY Keeping thousands of small feet warm this winter, with Sir Peter Blake’s lucky red socks, is the dream of two high-profile New Zealand charities that are joining forces for this year’s Red Socks Day. Over the next three weeks, the Sir Peter Blake Trust and KidsCan will be running a special campaign called ‘Wear a pair, share a pair’. The idea is that, for $10, Kiwis will be able to purchase two pairs of Red Socks, one pair to wear themselves for Red Socks Day on 12 July, and a pair to share with a KidsCan child in need.

Sir Peter Blake Trust CEO, Shelley Campbell, says, “Every year on Red Socks Day, we celebrate a time when an entire nation came together, and wore their Red Socks, to support Sir Peter and Team New Zealand to win the America’s Cup. This year we wanted to be able to share that incredible story, with a whole new generation of young Kiwis, to inspire them to stand tall and dare to achieve their dreams, just like Sir Peter did.”

Julie Chapman, KidsCan CEO and a 2008 Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Award winner, said it was fantastic to be working with the Trust to provide Red Socks to children at KidsCan schools around the country.

“We’re hoping that Kiwis will once again band together for a great cause, and buy a pair of Red Socks, as part of the ‘Wear a pair, share a pair’ campaign, as there are so many KidsCan kids who would love a pair of Red Socks this winter.

We’re really excited to be teaming up the Sir Peter Blake Trust to also share with our schools Sir Peter’s inspiring story of aiming high and achieving your dreams against all odds,” added Chapman.

‘Wear a pair, share a pair’ Red Socks can be purchased for $10 from the Sir Peter Blake Trust website www.sirpeterblaketrust.org - until 11 July. Red Socks will be delivered to selected KidsCan schools ahead of Red Socks Day on 12 July.

Red Socks Day concludes the annual Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week, which runs from 5-12 July.

For more details on how your school, community group or organisation can get involved with Leadership Week events, please vist www.sirpeterblaketrust .org. View and share Red Socks Day related activity on Twitter using #redsocksday.

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SUSTAINABLE RECREATIONAL FISHING Since February, North Canterbury Fish & Game’s Steve Terry has been one of 66 participants engaged in securing the future of recreational fishing in New Zealand.

The ‘Fishin Future Search’ project recognised that the need for recreational fishers to work together, towards the promotion and protection of responsible fishing, is even more imperative TODAY. Terry, who is responsible for salmon and trout management in North Canterbury, believes this new body offers significant benefits to Fish & Game, as “salmon spend most of their life in the ocean, before returning to fresh water to spawn and create a new life cycle.”

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in developing positive change in all aspects of the marine ecosystem.

He says “This is the starting point for developing a blue print for sustainable recreational fishing advocacy for all marine species and all New Zealanders.”

Mr Terry, a member of the steering committee also stated that it was important to be involved because as a Fish & Game field officer “I am not only interested in the sustainability of the fresh water sports fishery, but also the marine environment as I am a passionate recreational angler.”

Don Boddie, Chair of the steering committee says “Our first objective was to publish a report, recording the journey leading up to the Nelson conference and to outline to our fishing communities, the shared vision for the future and the way forward agreed at Nelson”.

“We will participate in the proposed discussion

that the Minister has signalled in the media last week; concerning the state of the Snapper fishery in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty,” says Boddie.

T h e ‘F i sh in F u tu re ’ Search project will encompass all user groups including shell fish harvesting, spear fishermen, sports fishermen, and those interested in food gathering. The findings will also benefit tourism, and many other ocean based activity providers.

You can access the FishinFuture Search project and their report on www.fishinfuturesearc h.co.nz” For more information, please contact Fish & Game South Island Communications Advisor, Andrew Currie, 021 646245, acurrie@fishan dgame.org.nz CONTACT: North Canterbury Fish & Game Ph: +64(21)646245 Email: acurrie@fishandgame.org.nz

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CONCERN FOR THE VULNERABLE DURING WEATHER EVENT

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With the continuing bad weather throughout the region, Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group is working with local authorities and other agencies in the area to provide what help is needed.

“There have been no declared of state of emergencies,” says Canterbury Region Group Controller Neville Reilly, “But we are reminding people to stay safe and check on their neighbours if they can; especially if they are elderly or vulnerable.

“One of our main concerns is the welfare of those people in earthquake damaged housing. In some areas conditions have improved overnight so this may be a chance for people to check on others and on property.”

However, if weather conditions are still hazardous people are urged to follow local advice and heed all warnings in regards to road safety and the like. The main Alpine passes and high country roads remain closed and there are swell warnings for the South Canterbury Coast due to the possibility of coastal inundation.

The Metservice long term forecast is for another cold but dry front early next week with very low temperatures predicted for tonight and Saturday night which is

likely to bring more heavy snow to parts of Canterbury above 300m.

Mr Reilly reminds people to listen to the radio, or check their local council website for updates of conditions in their area; if they need the assistance of Police, Fire or ambulance, to call 111.

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Our vision is that ‘every child in NZ will receive a depth of care that will bless them for the rest of their life’ and our goal is to have enough foster parents to be able to say ‘yes’ to every referral. We are very keen to share our story and to partner with the community across wider Canterbury. Our new website provides some wonderful information about the work we do including interviews with foster parents and online sponsorship details. www.ohf.org.nz If you are interested in fostering or would like a presentation for your organisation, community group, congregation or mission leadership team please contact: nicole.garner@ohf.org.nz or PH 03 366 5977 We’d be delighted to partner with you!

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LINCOLN WINTER XMAS FESTIVAL Lincoln Winter Xmas Festival - Once again the popular Lincoln Farmers' and Craft Market is helping to chase away those winter chills and blues with another fun family friendly event - its annual Winter Xmas Festival to be held this year on Sat 6th July from 10 am to 1 pm on the green off Gerald St. Lincoln.

Market goers will be excused in thinking they are at a traditional European Christmas Market with decorated stalls, hot mulled drinks & cookies, Xmas stollens, candles, winter woollies galore. It will provide a perfect opportunity to shop early for Xmas with a wide selection of genuine locally made gifts on offer.

Sample some of the delicious baking, pizzas, sweet treats and C4 coffee served by our many food stalls whilst listening to live music by local musician June Burney.

Join in the festive singsong at 11.30 or especially for the kids have a go at the Winter Treasure Hunt. PLUS lots of farm fresh local fruit/ veg and an array of artisan produce inc. free range sausages, hazelnuts products, fresh pesto, honey. Full details on www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket.

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EXPLORING ART COURSES Exploring Art Courses: In a bid to try to boost our member numbers and get new blood and young ideas into the Art group we will be running a 4 week art course in the evenings during July/ August.

These courses will be run during the hours of 7 9pm in the Leeston Cooperating Parish Hall and jointly tutored by Jill Lemon and Averil Southward with other members of our Ellesmere Art group also joining us to give their knowledge of various art forms.

We invite anyone who has maybe thought they would like to try their hand at art but just not had the encouragement to take the next step to come along. Jill and Averil will endeavour to teach what they know and have learnt, whether it be acrylics, pastels, watercolour or mixed media. The first evening we will be working with acrylics and will do a different media on each of the evenings. The aim is to have fun and be relaxed, with no expectations.

With assistance towards

costs from Creative NZ, we are able to ask a minimum charge per evening of $3 per person. Materials will be supplied, but if you already have some art supplies of your own then please bring these along with you. Booking is not required - just turn up on the night.

If enough interest is shown then the Art group will consider making these art evenings a regular fortnightly get together on our schedule.

So write these dates down now in your diary Tuesday July 16th, Tuesday July 23rd. Tuesday July 30th and Tuesday August 5th from 7 - 9pm in the Leeston Co-op Parish Hall, High Street, Leeston.

Any enquiries please contact either Jill Lemon ph: 3243922 or Averil Southward ph: 3242118.

See Public Notices on page 19 in this issue for the classes.

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ELLESMERE BUSINESS, CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY 2013 Thanks to funding technicians, beauticians, granted by the Canter- tutors, apiarists or budget bury Social Support Fund, advisors; boxing, pottery, an updated version of the vintage clubs or toastmasE l l e s me r e B u s in e s s , ters. If you can offer it, we Clubs and organisations can promote it…FREE. All directory will be com- you need to do is forward piled and delivered FREE the name of your business/ to every house in the club/organisation, with a Ellesmere district. This contact name, phone numdirectory was last pro- ber, email and/or website to duced in 2007; and with either: so many new residents Ka thy Gra nt, ema il choosing to call Elles- kjgrant@xtra.co.nz ; ph mere “home”, it’s certainly 2342-083 -leave a msg; or time to made the new- send details to Kathy at PO comers feel more welcome, Box 24, Southbridge. and aided them in the navi- Or June McLachlan, email gations of their new commu- daffodils@xtra.co.nz ; ph nity.

3243684 Anyone servicing the Let’s build a stronger Ellesmere area is encour- community by shopping, aged to list their business/ working and playing locally. club/organisation.

This List your business, club or could include anyone from organisation now. Don’t contractors, housekeeping delay. Publication aimed for services, pet groomers, late August.

ELLESMERE PONY CLUB Ellesmere Pony Club members enjoy riding together at Rallies at Ellesmere Show Grounds on the second Sunday of each month.

Riders range from 6 years to adults. New members are always welcome. Visitors are always welcome too.

Members have just enjoyed two days of lessons with the National Coach, Kevin Lawrence, and 4 adult riders are to attend a coaches day with him in July.

If you are wanting to know more about the Ellesmere Pony Club please contact Marie Boal on 324 3595

NEW ONLINE SPORT AND RECREATION DIRECTORY LAUNCHED If you’re looking to join a sports club, get some exercise or find a new hobby, it’s now a lot easier to find out what your options are in Selwyn.

A new online directory is now available for residents listing sport and recreation activities in their area.

The directory includes over 180 listings and covers a wide variety of activities including: · team sports like netball, cricket, rugby, softball and football · dancing · skiing · golf · horse riding · bowls · swimming · archery and shooting It also covers martial arts, yoga, walking groups, gymnastics and many other

different options. Local sports facilities and a number of classes are also included in the directory.

The directory can be searched by entering the name of a township in Selwyn or by entering the type of activity people want information on. The directory lists contact information for the club, activity or facility, a description of what is offered and a website listing, if this is available.

The Council’s Community Recreation Advisor Ginny Bowden, who coordinated the development of the directory, says that it will help people living in Selwyn to be active. “We have many new people moving to Selwyn who would like to join a sports team or find out about what recrea-

tion activities are happening in their area for themselves or for their children, but until now it has been difficult for people to get an overview of what recreation options are available to them.”

She says that as Selwyn has grown the range of activities being offered within the district has also increased and many existing residents may not be aware of new activities now available in Selwyn.

Groups wanting to list their activity in the directory can email joy.farrington@selwyn. govt.nz.

To use the free directory visit www.Selwyn.govt.nz/ sportsdirectory.

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ELLESMERE SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING RESULTS Round nine of the Ellesmere Smallbore Rifle shooting season was held at the Dunsandel range on Tuesday the 18th June.

In the Number one competition, Southbridge continDunsandel C Gardiner D Wren B Sheat W Gardiner

#1 A M A A

ued their battle with Dunsandel to take the lead in the overall competition, however at the end of the night with a Dunsandel win, both teams are equal with 20.5 points. With only three

Rounds left in the regular season, this competition could go down to the wire.

Although no 100’s were shot this week, two shooters managed to shoot 99.

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

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Leeston #1 G Clausen B Tubb J McCartin A Miln

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Emg G Steans G Franklin Round Ten of the shooting season was held at the Leeston range on Tuesday 25th June.

Well done to Denva Wren for shooting the only 100 for the week. She finished with

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100.6. There were two shooters who shoot 99s’ this week. Bruce Sheat 99.5 and Bryan Tubb 99.4.

This week in the Top Team, Dunsandel with a score of 296.16 beat Leeston

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Number Two Competition Results: Southbridge #1 G Allan A G Steans B N Greenwood B B Greenwood A

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Emg B Hussey G Franklin I Heal Anyone interested in giving target shooting a go are invited to one of the club nights, where all the gear required is available to use.

Target shooting is a sport that:  People 12 years onwards can participate, socially, competitively or both.

94.2 98.6 98.7

Leeston #2 R Tubb B K Madden C J Sunckell C

Dunsandel #2 E Gardiner B T Thomson A R Gardiner A

293.13 and in third place was Southbridge with a score of 287.7.

Number One Competition Results: Leeston #1 G Clausen B Tubb J McCartin A Miln

and Southbridge.

Scores were: Dunsandel 294.20, Southbridge 289.11 and Leeston 284.13.

Number Two Competition Results:

Number One Competition Results: 99.6 99.4 98.7 97.5

ued his good form from the last few weeks, top scoring with 99.6 and Denva Wren shot the other with 99.4.

In the Top Team shoot Dunsandel were once again too strong for both Leeston

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Club contacts are: Dunsandel: Bruce Sheat 03) 325 4187 Leeston: B Tubb 03) 324 3766 Southbridge G Allan 03) 324 2022

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ELLESMERE COMBINED NETBALL CLUB: FUTURE FERNS

Ellesmere golf Pairs 2BBB Stableford 15 June 2013 Men: 1st: Dick Taiaroa & Noel Lowery 47 pts, 2nd: Vanya McPherson & Darryl Joyce 45ocb, 3rd: Tony Simkin & Nigel Chamberlain 45, 4th: Richard Boyce & Russell Chapman 44.

fun because you get to verse new teams”, Millie Birkett.

“I like Netball because it’s a fun sport”, Charlotte Chatter.

Women: 1st: Jane Pangborn, Nett 77, 2nd: Jeanette Allen, 78.

Two’s: #2: Callum Doak, #9: Gary McGill, #11: Vanya McPherson.

Nearest the pin: #2: Callum Doak, #14: John Templeton.

TOP ELLESMERE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS A 2km course of thick mud and puddles didn't deter these wonderful runners who gave a huge effort and placed well in their races.

Despite the conditions, the children had a great time. For Joanna, Emily, Mackenzie and Samuel, this is their second consecutive year representing Ellesmere Zone at the Championships.

From left to right: Emily Carter, Mackenzie Haycock, Nina Tucker, Joanna Hussey, Samuel Scott, Mason Hill.

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Ellesmere Combined Netball Club has two teams playing in the Future Fern competition on a Friday night at Lincoln. It is very exciting watching these girls learn new skills and increase their confidence on the netball court. The competition also gives the club an opportunity to develop our junior umpires. Thanks to Elsa Wadie and Emily Skilling for the time they have put in to umpire these teams.

“I like Netball because I get to jump high to shoot”, Nyah McKenzie “I enjoy Netball because I get to play with my friends”, Hannah Hislop.

“Netball is pretty cool because you have all your friends plus a lot of positions”, Chantelle Cochrane.

“I love Netball because I get to see all my friends”,

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES ART CLASSES

EXPLORING ART – Evening Classes ELLESMERE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS - 2013 You can be part of the growth in the education of the young people of our district, by putting yourself forward for nomination, or nominating someone you know would be an asset to the Ellesmere College Board of Trustees Ellesmere College has 5 vacant Parent Representative positions Please find below, details of the Election:

HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR INSURANCE LATELY? Jo Andrew will be in the PGG Wrightson Leeston Store every Wednesday morning Call in and see her or call on 03 343 6781 to make an appointment

Nominations Open Nominations Close Voting Closes at Noon on

4th July, 2013 18th July, 2013 1st August, 2013

As from the 4th July Nomination Forms can be downloaded from the College website www.ellesmere.school.nz, or collected from the College Main Office or Returning Officer

Tuesdays: July 16th; 23rd ;30th August 5th 7 – 9pm in the Leeston Coop Parish Hall, High Street, Leeston $3 per evening, Materials supplied or bring along your own.

Tutored by Jill Lemon and Averil Southward Acrylic, Pastels, Watercolour and Mixed Media Enquiries: Jill 3243922 or Averil 3242118

The Returning Officer for the Election is Mr Colin Walls 1 Spring Place, Leeston 7632 “STAND AND BE COUNTED”

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LEESTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION 2013 Declaration of Parent and Staff Election results Parent Representative Votes LEESTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

50TH JUBILEE JOINT WINNERS ELLESMERE COMPETITION To celebrate the joint winners of the Ellesmere Division 1 rugby competition in 1963 and including the 1951 Team Winners of the Knockout Competition, the club is holding a function on Sunday the 22nd September 2013 for the 50th Jubilee.

This will include a conversazione and meal.

An open invitation to attend is extended to all those involved with the club prior to 1969, including players, coaches, administrators and club members.

If you, or anyone you know would be interested in attending, please contact either: Robin Grant, Ph. 324 3749, Brian Boon, Ph. 324 3532, Dick Taiaroa, Ph. 324 3650

Dreaver, Christine Farrant, Sharon Knowler, Leonie Lemon, Richard McGillicuddy, Troy McKenzie, Jason Webber, Lynette Invalid votes

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I hereby declare the following duly elected: Christine Dreaver Richard Lemon Troy McGillicuddy Jason McKenzie Lynette Webber Staff Representative: As only 1 nomination was received for 1 vacancy, I hereby declare Olivia Brown duly elected.

Anthea Barton Returning Officer

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FOR SALE

SITUATIONS VACCANT

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

FIREWOOD

ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc.

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

WANTED Someone to help break & train Standardbreds. Must be able to drive in a sulky & handle young horses. A few hours daily - time negotiable. Lakeside (Leeston). For more info please ph. Paul 324 2227 or 021 677 073.

CHILLER TRAILER

DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE

DB BED - mattress & base. Ex. order. Ph 324 3820 DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off the car. Also 4WDs. Jacks Service Service C e n t r e (2011) Ltd, ph. 3243-903.

ELLESMERE College navy skirts made-to-measure, at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641.

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

ELLESMERE College 2 Yr 7 girls blue summer skirts 55cm-$40 each. 2 girls size 10 winter shirts-$15 each.

Winter kilt size 12. good cond. $120 Ph. 3244-456 or 027 844 2484 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.

CALF REARER. We are looking for a calf rearer for our 700 cow farm.

190 replacement calves Rest bobbies after 4 days Starting date:- 1st August Finishes:- Mid- October Once a day feeding system Starting & Finishing time:8.30am - 11.00am Location - 1026 Drain Rd, RD 2 Leeston 7682 Please contact - Chaminda 022 043 0807 or chamanth@gmail.com CALF REARER REQUIRED For our Killinchy dairy farm.

Position starting August.

Good hourly rate.

Please phone Chris on 022 690 9562 for more info.

TO ALL ADVERTISERS IN THE ELLESMERE ECHO. AS YOU ARE AWARE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. COULD YOU PLEASE ADJUST YOUR RECORDS TO COINCIDE WITH THIS CHANGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION IN THIS MATTER.

$40 per day

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TRAILERS…..

Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, carpet-cleaner.

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

GARAGE SALE

1125 LEESTON RD. AT THE OLD MILL. IRWELL VILLAGE. LOADS OF GENERAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS MUST GO, INCL. FRIDGE/FREEZER AS NEW. ELECTRIC LAZ-BOY LIFT CHAIR. FRIDAY 5TH JULY AND SATURDAY 6TH JULY. 8AM ONWARDS.

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

BLUE GUM/OLD MAN PINE -

CLEANER available, reasonable rates. Weekly or fortnightly. Very particular. Ph. 027 844 2484.

50/50 MIX $525 delivered.

FOOD BANK

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

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FOR SALE

SM SHED, $95 DOG KENNEL VERY SOLID, $125 WIRE CRATE, DOG, AS IS, $20 L/MASTER REEL MOWER, AS IS, $100 PLASTIC SAND PIT, $15 CREAM LEATHER 2 SEATER SOFA, AS NEW, $450.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

Stay warm this winter Keep your fire heating at its full potential Call Steve at Cleaner Chimneys 7 Day Service 021 0235 5291

HOUSE OR FARM HOUSE - 3/4 bd with garage if poss.

Urgently req. by local family. Leeston or surrounding area. Reliable, honest, clean & tidy tenants. Long term.

Ph. 324 4456 or 027 844 2484

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEESTON TENNIS CLUB

AGM

9TH JULY 2013 AT 7.30PM TO BE HELD AT THE LEESTON BOWLS AND TENNIS ROOMS ALL WELCOME Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston No Job too Big, no Job too Small, no Job too Tough.

Call us today for a FREE quote, suggestions and assistance on any job.

From Land Clearing, Stump/Hedge Removal, Drainage, to a Stock Underpass and more!

Office: 03 324 3744 Greg: 0276 752 658

Thursday 4th July, 2013

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TREE MAINTENANCE

INSURANCE ADVISOR

COUNSELLOR

CELEBRANT

CROSSAN TREE SERVICES

Weddings. Civil Union Ceremonies, Funerals, Unveilings, Naming Ceremonies, Renewal of vows.

Jenni Gibson 324 8332 or 021 723 089 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz www.celebrantservices.net.nz

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

0277749091 ELECTRICIAN

JOINERY and DESIGN

ELECTRICIAN

Southbridge Joinery & Design Ltd

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

68 Watsons Road R.D. 2, Leeston

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

STU REID OWNER/OPERATOR

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

COMPUTER REPAIRS

COMPUTERS Need help?

Phone Nick Coe

3243-879

Master Joiner - EQC accredited

HORSE RIDING

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

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

Ph. 3243-909 evenings.

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

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

Phone

3242-515

ROSE PRUNNER

PROFESSIONAL ROSE PRUNNER available

June - July rose pruning. Ph. Sarah 329 1838

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 Drain Camera Backflow Install & Testing Phone Wally

Digger Hire Effluent Design

3243-262 or 027 437 4078

Local Knowledge - Local Experience

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Wednesday 4th July, 2013

HAIRDRESSING

HAIRCRAFT HAIR DESIGN

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

KTM Home Improvements Home Alterations Renovations Kitchens Bathrooms Decks Sheds

90 High Street Leeston

3243-659 High Street Hair 73 High St Leeston Phone 3243-177 Qualified L’Oreal Couleur Professional Salon Open Tuesday to Saturday Late Nights Tues & Thurs

Serena Matthews wishes to thank all of those who have supported her natural therapy clinic especially with the move to the Southbridge clinic, Serena will be away over July and there are several therapists available at the Southbridge clinic.

Lisa Marks - Lisa has been practicing Cranio Sacral Therapy on horses for 9 years and people for 8 years and is currently undergoing training in Bowen Therapy. For an appointment Ph. 324 2093 Elizabeth Beattie - For Reflexology, Foot De Tox and Relaxation Massage Ph 329 6760 or 029 352 3926 Julie Loach - Raynor Massage is a deep long flowing style of massage that will free up joints and muscles and balance meridians of the body. Ph. 022678 0769 Vicki McMillan - Vicki will be known to many for her lovely healing hands and beauty therapy. Vicki is available for deep tissue and sports massage.

Ph. 3244399 or 027 2445176 Health and happiness, Serena

Qualified Tradesman

Phone Keith: 027 274 9359 or (03) 325-4452 PAINTER

PAINTING Exterior ~ Interior ~ Bill Speirs, Southbridge 3242-567 ENGINEERING

All Steel & Aluminium Fabrication General Engineering / Welding Repairs Fully Mobile 24 Hrs 7 Days Free Quotes …. Call NOW!

Troy Prendergast (03) 3244-153;

BUILDER

STEVE JOLL BUILDER LTD LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICING YOUR AREA Mob: 021 344 347 E: steve.joll@xtra.co.nz

LICENSED BUILDING PRACTITONER

BUILDER BEN FEARNLEY 027 308 7211 A/H 324-3339

fearnleyconstruction@xtra.co.nz www.fearnleyconstruction.co.nz new homes  renovations  alterations kitchens & bathrooms decks & landscape construction ALUMINIUM JOINERY / WINDOW REPAIRS

Selwyn Glass Aluminium Joinery (Elite) for New Windows & Doors •Broken window repairs (aluminium and wood) •Cat doors •Bumpy sliding doors (replace rollers) •Re-puttying windows •Draughty windows •Fly screens (re-meshing) •Insurance claims Ed Johanson, 171 High Street, Southbridge Phone: Bus. / After Hours 3242-930,

SPOUTING SYSTEMS PLUMBER

Need spouting or downpipes replaced?

Call

PLUMBING SPECIALIST Chris Dickson Plumbing Ltd New Housing Alterations & Maintenance

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

Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote.

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

Registered Master Plumber Servicing Town & Country CHIMNEY SWEEP

CARRS

Contact Streamline Spouting Systems for all your spouting and rainwater collection needs, we do continuous colour steel spouting with snow straps and downpipes.

We also undertake gutter-cleaning and repairs to other types of gutters.

Call us for free quotes on 021 875 462

Ph Rodney a/hs

3242-999

Weekends a Speciality

Wednesday 4th July, 2013

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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; 0272 448 052

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

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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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