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p Santa arrived in Lincoln on the weekend, accompanied by Selwyn MP Amy Adams and driven by Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton. Santa also made an appearance at the Darfield Christmas Picnic in the Park on Sunday. We at The Record would like to take the time to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Prebbleton youth worker Chris Martin, Joshua Foundation founder Chris Allan of Rolleston and Burnham’s Heather Wilson all received their 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Awards at a ceremony in Christchurch late last week. The Selwyn local heroes and others from around the Canterbury region received their awards from Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel.

Ms Dalziel thanked the recipients for their achievements in the community, saying that the award ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of many in the region. “This year’s recipients are selfless and dedicated people who have all had an impact on their community in unique ways,” she said. “The positive difference they have made to the lives

of others cannot be overstated. It’s important we as a community take time to reflect and acknowledge the special contribution these people have made to so many lives.” Chris Martin from Prebbleton, who was previously employed by Selwyn District Council as a youth worker, is the founder and lead consultant for 4YP (For Young People). continued on page 3 …

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p Broadfield School pupils give a hearty welcome to Sam the Scarecrow as LUSA manager Fiona Kay carries him towards his spot on the Shands Road paddock alongside fellow straw people

The scarecrows, donated and sponsored by local businesses and organisations, are aimed at bringing the community together and drawing attention to the school’s 150th jubilee in March. They will be camped out on the Shands Road paddock for the next few months. Lincoln University’s Sam the Scarecrow joins straw folk such as Flick the Fireman, Lieutenant Dan, Roger, Betsy and Trev Broadfield and even an incarnation of All Black Joe Moody. Each scarecrow has his or her own story that relates to their organisation of origin. Lincoln University Students’ Association manager Fiona Kay said

Sam the Scarecrow is a very bright Lincoln student who loves the outdoors and wasn’t sure what he wanted to study when he first entered the university. “He chose a broad range of subjects in his first year but has now chosen to specialise in soil science as he enjoys the practical nature of the degree. “Sam is well on the path for his search for excellence at Lincoln University and is a Future Leader scholar.” She said in his spare time, Sam can be found engaging in all manner of outdoor activities and is a member of the Tramping, Climbing and Hunting Club. “He particularly enjoyed this year’s Lincoln University Garden Party.” ¢

Whooping cough Plunket is encouraging Selwyn mums, pregnant women and those trying to get pregnant to check they are immunised from whooping cough, to protect themselves and their children. The Ministry of Health has declared a national outbreak of whooping cough, as a total of 1,315 cases have been reported since the beginning of 2017. “Immunisation is a free, proven way that parents can protect their children against serious diseases, including whooping cough,” Plunket’s National Clinical Advisor Karen Magrath said. “You can be immunised when you’re pregnant and this protects your baby until they are fully immunised,” she said. “If you’re unsure if you or your children have been immunised against whooping cough, check in with your family doctor. It is never too late to catch up, even if a child has fallen behind on the immunisation schedule.” She said whooping cough can have serious complications and are often spread by family members or friends. “We encourage family members to protect babies from anyone with a cough. The community has a role to play in looking after young children during this outbreak.

p Plunket’s National Clinical Advisor Karen Magrath is urging Selwyn parents to ensure their children are protected from catching whooping cough

Make sure you’re completely well if visiting a baby.” If parents are not sure when their child is due for immunisation they can check the immunisation schedule at plunket. org.nz or call their doctor. Parents who have any questions or concerns can also contact PlunketLine 0800 933 922 or talk to their Plunket nurse. ¢

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Christmas spirit alive in Rolleston  by Mike Isle

One of the most unique Christmas attractions in New Zealand is once again opening in Rolleston this year, bringing joy to local families and aid to families in India.

p The Smithies family of Rolleston are once again bringing Christmas joy to locals and aid to families in India. Back row, from left: baby Michael, Sophie, Danella, Abigail, Roger and Gwenda Smithies, Bonnie and Benjamin. Front: Lydia, Jana, Jacob, Caleb and Jonathan

The Christmas Time Tunnel, which last year attracted 1,000 visitors to the Smithies’ family farm in Waterholes Road, will open again to the public this year, with the promise of new surprises and attractions. Gwenda and Roger Smithies and their family of 11 children, aged 15 months to 20 years, have once more transformed the grove of trees on their 7-hectare property into a 250-metre bush tunnel illuminated with fairy-lights, life-size figures and much more, as a familyfriendly, non-commercial, celebration of the very first Christmas. Gwenda Smithies said it was a real family affair putting it together. “Roger and the older children spent days clambering among the treetops erecting the lights and other attractions while on the ground younger members of the family were kept busy sewing, building, and creating new characters to add to this year’s display,” she said. Admission is by gold coin donation, part of which helps offset the cost of putting it together, but most going to support a charity in India which helps to alleviate poverty by assisting poor families to start their own businesses. Gwenda said her family chose the

charity because of its focus on family and because getting help to start a business had long term benefits for a family, often lasting for generations. “That is important for us as a family, and we can see the difference it is making.” This is the second year the Smithies family have created a Christmas Time Tunnel. The first was last year, and the concept took root soon after the Smithies family moved on to their new property in Waterholes Road “The property had a grove of trees on it, and we all felt there was something special about it,” Gwenda said. “It has a peacefulness, a tranquillity, and with the hectic pace of Christmas approaching we wanted to share that with other families and to make our grove a shared celebration of the first Christmas.” Gwenda said she was amazed that the family had 1,000 visitors to the Time Tunnel, particularly with little advertising and promotion. The 2017 Christmas Time Tunnel, at 293 Waterholes Road, Rolleston is open from December 16 to December 23, 9pm to 10pm. ¢

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Selwyn local heroes recognised He has worked in the youth development sector for more than 30 years as a volunteer youth worker, local government youth adviser and an event manager. According to the award he is a strong advocate for the youth sector in New Zealand and has a passion for engaging young people and giving them the support they need. “He encourages them to take the lead in projects, and assists them with his extensive knowledge and experience. Chris plays an integral role in enriching the lives of many young people.” Mr Martin is currently an active board member with the Canterbury Youth Workers’ Collective, Ara Taiohi, Selwyn Parenting Network, Generation House, Selwyn Creative Network and Selwyn Waiwera Youth Trust. He is also a member of the inter-agency group that leads the ‘Strengthening the Youth Sector’ project for the greater Christchurch. Rolleston’s Chris Allan has been helping at-risk youth in the Canterbury region for many years through his organisation The Joshua Foundation. The foundation helps young people in the Canterbury region address selfdestructive behaviours and negative attitudes, build self-esteem and encourage them to reach for their dreams. Mr Allan’s work includes mentoring young offenders at Paparua

p Chris Martin from Prebbleton (centre) receives his Local Hero Award from Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Kiwibank Acting CEO Mark Stephen

Prison’s Youth Offenders Unit, helping them to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. He has also travelled to Vanuatu to work with villagers, setting up donated computers, painting local schools and developing a library for one of the local villages. “Chris always goes beyond expectations to assist young people, drastically changing the lives of many for good,” the award said. Heather Wilson from Burnham runs the local thrift store Twice as Nice, a place locals go to pick up bits and pieces or sell during various postings. She also fundraises for many events in the community, recently holding several fundraisers to help a local family with the costs of going to the Invictus Games in Canada this year. ¢

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Council services over Christmas and New Year The following is a summary of Selwyn District Council services and opening hours during the holiday period. Aquatic Centre The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. On other days from December 27–January 2 it will be open from 8am–8pm. On Christmas Eve (Sunday 24th) and New Year’s Eve (Sunday 31st) the centre will close at 6pm instead of 8pm. Normal hours (6am–9pm) resume from Wednesday, January 3 2018. Rubbish and recycling Rubbish and recycling collections scheduled on Christmas Day (Monday 25th) will take place the prior Saturday, December 23. Refuse collections scheduled on New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1) will take place the prior Saturday, December 30. All other collection days will proceed as normal. Pines Resource Recovery Park is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. It is open 10am–4pm on Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day), and Tuesday, January 2. All other days are normal opening hours (9am– 4.30pm weekdays and 10am–4pm

on weekends). Libraries Selwyn District Libraries close at midday on Friday, December 22 and will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the day after New Year’s Day. Darfield Library will be open Saturday, December 23, 9.30am– 12.30pm and Friday, December 29, 1–4pm. Leeston Library will be open Saturday, December 23, 10am–1pm and Thursday, December 28, 1–4pm. Lincoln Library will be open Saturday, December 23, 9.30am–12.30pm; Wednesday, December 27, 10am– 1pm; and Friday, December 29, 10am–3pm. Rolleston Library will be open Saturday, December 23, 9.30am–12.30pm; Wednesday, December 27, 10am–1pm; and Thursday, December 28, 10am–3pm. Normal libraries hours resume from Wednesday, January 3. The council’s helpline will be operating 24 hours a day over the Christmas and New Year break for urgent issues — phone 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338 (Darfield).

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Selwyn swimmers sweep National Special Olympics The Selwyn-based swimming team has returned from the National Special Olympics in Wellington with a large haul of medals.

p The Selwyn Special Olympics Swimming team shows off their medals

The team has been training hard at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre for the past year under the guidance of coaches Di Hunter and Jessica Waters and represented Canterbury with distinction at the four-yearly national event, which was attended by 1,200 athletes from around New Zealand. Ethan Hamilton-Currey from Southbridge returned with the largest collection, winning three golds and a bronze medal. Ethan won gold in the 25m and 50m freestyle events, as well as in the 4x50m relay with Canterbury teammates Shawn O’Rourke, Nathan Winkelman and Jonathan Smitham. He also won a bronze in the 50m backstroke.

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Special Olympics swimmers compete in various divisions depending on their qualifying times and Jason Webster collected a gold medal in his 50m free division, as well as a silver in the 50m backstroke. In the 25m backstroke, Ben Marshall claimed gold and Shawn O’Rourke silver in their respective divisions. Selwyn swimmers Hayley Butler and Bella Lammers claimed a gold medal in the 4x25m freestyle relay alongside Canterbury teammates Josh List and Kayla Wood. Bella Lammers added a silver medal to her tally in the 25m breaststroke. Canterbury also picked up a second relay medal in the 4x50m freestyle with Charlotte Rozen, Rochelle Waters, Georgia List and Teresa Edgecumbe grabbing silver. Charlotte also grabbed a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke. Jessica Peters completed the Selwyn swimming team’s success by picking up a silver medal in the 25m backstroke. ¢

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A sustainable garden designed and built by Rolleston College students makes extensive use of recycled materials.

An all-round team performance by Darfield-South Malvern earned them a giant-killer win over defending country cricket champions Sefton on Saturday.

p Liam Knowles working on creating one of the pathways in Rolleston College’s ‘Sustainability Garden’

The college officially opened its ‘Sustainability Garden’ on Monday. Fifty-five students and four teachers have taken the lead in creating the permanent garden since the start of term 3, designing, planning, building and planting the garden with the help of Rolleston businesses and community. College Principal Steve Saville said learners have had to apply a wide range of different skills and new lessons to the project. “Everything from woodwork skills to ecology lessons to applying maths concepts to the real world,” Mr Saville said.“The garden combines practical skills with theory and symbolises spirit values like collaboration, enterprise and innovation.”

He said recycled materials were used to build structures, archways and seats in the garden, close to the college plaza and netball courts. “The recycled materials suit the sustainability theme of the garden, which also encourages college learners to grow vegetables.” The garden contains pumpkins, zucchinis, broccoli, bok choi, cauliflowers, strawberries, raspberries and grape vines. Mr Saville said the garden is designed as a ‘sensory garden’, with plants that cater to the senses. “Plants you can eat and taste, flowers that you can smell and see, and a fountain and bug motel that provide noises to listen to.” ¢

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Father Christmas comes to town Thousands lined Lincoln’s main road on Saturday for the arrival of Father Christmas to town. The annual Lincoln Xmas Parade was held along Gerald Street on Saturday morning in soaring temperatures, with people lining both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of the jolly old man in the red suit. As well as the visit by Santa, the crowd was entertained by a parade of floats put together by community groups, as well as vintage machinery, cars and bicycles including the odd

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Fuel up It’s hard to shop sensibly when your blood sugar is crashing, so skip the bagels, the donuts, and the sugary breakfast cereals, says Keri Glassman, a registered New York dietitian. Choose a meal loaded with fibre, protein, and healthy fats — like oatmeal made with skim milk and almonds. Don’t dress just for comfort When people are feeling insecure, they tend to buy more, according to Darren Dahl, a professor of applied marketing research at the Sauder School of Business in Vancouver. So ditch the sweats and the sneakers if they make you feel frumpy and opt for something stylish, like flats or an on-trend top, which boosts your self-confidence. Download an upbeat playlist Mar tin Lindstrom, author of Brandwashed says “holiday music makes us nostalgic. We linger in the store and buy more to capture that warm, fuzzy feeling”.

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Caring for your livestock Aside from the commercial benefits which come from large scale farming, having livestock can be both a benefit and a liability for the smaller run holder or lifestyle block property owner.

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One of the benefits is the fresh and economic supply of consumables such as eggs, milk and meat, making the idea of owning stock very attractive. From this produce a variety of home staples can be made, such as cheese and yoghurt. Animals can also provide natural fibres, such as wool, alpaca fleece and mohair from goats, which can be used in clothing and home furnishings. While owning animals has a lot of benefits, there are some potential pitfalls that you need to be aware of. Firstly, you are legally responsible for the animals on your property and can be held liable for neglect or mistreatment. Owning livestock is a big time commitment and does restrict your activities, such as time spent away from home. It is important to have a reliable backup person organised who can look after your animals when you can’t. Animals still need looking after even in the snow and rain, so buy some wet weather gear and be prepared to brave the elements. One cannot emphasise enough the benefits of good fencing for stock management and neighbourly relations. Keep your stock where they’re meant to be. You will also need to think of stock handling facilities for times when your animals need treatments, shearing and loading on a trailer.

An area which has good shelter and housing also needs to be considered, as well as feed storage areas. Stock attracts vermin, so how will you take care of these? Animals don’t live forever so from time to time you will need to deal with sickness and death. You will need to build some knowledge about animal health and be prepared to call in the vet if required. When deaths occur you need a plan for the disposal of the animal.

Just like the birds and the bees, animals do procreate. Ensure your animals breed only if you want them to and that you are prepared for the birth of offspring. If you are well prepared and ready to put the work in then having stock can add a lot to your lifestyle property. A little planning goes a long way. ¢

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20 farms in New Zealand authorised by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to sell it. Mark and Kelsey own one of them and in October 2016 they turned it into a stand-alone business, marketing their milk under the Aylesbury Creamery brand and starting a Facebook page to promote it. But it is not an easy process. Far from it, as Mark explained: “We keep

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The market for raw milk is definitely growing Mark believes, and his sales are showing that. “I think New Zealanders are going back to natural things these days. In fact, they are passionate about it,” he said. “They like to know what is in what they eat and drink, and more importantly what is not in it.” To keep up with demand, Mark and Kelsey milk 13 heifers a day, once a day. That’s up from 10 heifers when they started their raw milk business a year ago, and there are plans to further increase the herd. The Williams family farm 160 hectares in Aylesbury. In most respects, it is a conventional dairy farm. They milk their main herd of 450 cows twice a day and that milk goes to the factory in Darfield for processing. But it is the raw milk that sets the farm apart. There are only

Mark Williams is a raw kind of guy. That’s the way he likes it. The Aylesbury dairy farmer, his wife Kelsey and children Reeve, 13, and Addison, 10, are managing a burgeoning business, Aylesbury Creamery, selling raw milk from the farm gate. They have about 30 regular customers each day, and that is mostly from word of mouth. Next year the family plans to test daily home deliveries, starting with Rolleston.

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Lifestyles ‘n’ Farming “Because raw milk isn’t pasteurised, it misses out on the process that would normally kill harmful bacteria. That’s why hygiene is so important at the milking stage. “Every morning, before milking we wash the cows’ teats, udders and legs as well as our own hands and arms being covered with protective gloves and sleeves. And we are constantly recording the temperature of the milk. We need to get it down to six degrees immediately, then down to and maintained at 3 degrees in the purposebuilt dispensing machine.” Samples of the raw milk are also sent away for testing weekly. “If that testing detects anything out of the ordinary, we stop production immediately,” Mark said. But that is yet to happen. In fact, according to Mark, the biggest risk involved with raw milk is when it leaves his farm. “The risk is that people don’t chill the milk on their way home. If it is not kept chilled it or is left on the bench for periods of time it can go off very quickly.” Mark tries to help. He or Kelsey will explain what is required. They stress that the reusable glass bottles customers bring to have filled must be thoroughly clean. They have even developed Aylesbury Creamery branded chiller bags which are sold with the milk and are reusable. Mark won’t be drawn on the health

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CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 17th December Lincoln Baptist Church — Everyone welcome! Sundays, 10am, 530 Birchs Road Lincoln. www.lincolnbaptist.org.nz / 03 325 3396 / office@lincolnbaptist.org.nz. Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am St Ambrose Sheffield; 9.30am Trinity Darfield; 18 December at 7.00pm Community Carol Service; Contact the Ven Canon Susan Baldwin, 03 317 9079. http://malvernanglican.wordpress.com. Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. 9.30am Union Service; 9 Lessons and Carols Service commencing at 9.30am; Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599, lynlen50@hotmail.com. Parish of Hororata — 9.30am St Johns at Hororata; www.hororataparish.co.nz; Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858. Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309. Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. hornbyparish@xtra.co.nz. Hornby Presbytery. Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Road). 11am first Sunday of the month, Halkett. Pastor: Murray Talbot 022 344 1039. Youth Leader: Mitch Shaw Ph 03 974 9120 or ext 1 021 411 800. www.hopechurch.net.nz. Glentunnel Chapel— Victoria Street, Glentunnel. Sundays 10.30 am, Worship and Communion. Ph 03 318 8948. Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School Hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Steve Talbot, 03 347 4007. Youth Leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz. Malvern Co-operating Parish — 9.30am Greendale; 10am Cafe Hope at Sheffield Community Hall. Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Ph 03 318 7360 Pastor – Paul Cossey; Youth Pastors Danielle Duff, Poiema Heine. Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223. Cornerstone — Rolleston. Meeting Sundays @ 10am, Rolleston Community Centre. www.cornerstonechurch.kiwi.nz; admin@cornerstonechurch.kiwi.nz : 021 221 6003. Rolleston Baptist Church — 9:30am, Children’s Sunday School & Bible Class; 10:30am, Main Service. We meet at Rolleston Christian School, 571 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston. Contact: Pastor Joe Fleener; www.rollestonbaptist.org.nz; 03 260 1406; admin@rollestonbaptist.org.nz. Lev Shel Torah Congregation Shabbat (Saturday) 1:30pm Irwell Hall ,Corner Leeston & Selwyn Lake Road Contact: Sue Boyd 03 3242612. St Paul’s Anglican — Parish service at St Paul’s 9.30am. Verse of the week: He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. – Heb11 v6.

December 13 - 2017

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