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Darfield’s young budding Selwyn cricket players meet Canterbury Wizards’ …

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 Young Sam Ellis, 23 months, of Lincolnn feeds a lamb with the help of Georgia Wilson at the Selwyn Parenting Network’s Family Fun Day recently. Organisers were delighted at the turnout for the event. For more see Page 5 …

Big mandate for council and Coe  by Kent Caddick

The Selwyn District Council has been given the big tick of approval from voters with all incumbent councillors re-elected for the next three years.

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There is only one new face around the council table and that is Tai Tapu farmer Grant Miller who comes into council for the first time in the Springs Ward replacing the retiring Lindsay Philps. No election was required in the Springs Ward as only three candidates stood for the three vacancies. Mayor Kelvin Coe, who this week begins his third term at the head of the

council table, saw off five challengers to retain the mayoral chains. with Hororata’s Dr Olive Webb the closest contender falling 435 votes short on election night. Mayor Coe said he was grateful for and humbled by the support he received. “As a whole I think the result is a solid vote of confidence for council, not only in councillors but also in the staff

and all the work they have done over the last three years. “Having said that, we cannot rest on our laurels and we have to maintain the focus over the next three years.” Mayor Coe has already indicated this will be his last term on council as by the end of the term he will have spent 21 years on council, nine of them as mayor.

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 Darfield’s Elijah Cullen-Reid, right, and other young budding Selwyn cricket players got to meet Canterbury Wizards’ cricketers Andrew Ellis, Rob Nicol and Shannon Stewart in Lincoln recently. The Wizards ran a coaching session for the young players and were on hand to sign autographs.

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‘Silty’, for a job well done

 Retiring Selwyn councillor Lindsay Philps holds a ‘Silty’ presented to him by Mayor Kelvin Coe at his final council meeting last week. A Silty is a brick made from compacted liquefaction silt gathered from Christchurch’s Hagley Park following the February 2011 earthquake. It was presented to Cr Philps in appreciation for his efforts in the formation of the Greater Christchurch Development Strategy.

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Award recognises quality of wine industry in Selwyn

Where nothing is too much trouble.

 by Kent Caddick

The Selwyn Food and Wine Trail has been named as the best wine tourism service in the South Island Best of Wine Tourism Awards and is in the running for international recognition. The Best of Wine Awards are run by the Great Wine Capitals Network and features world-famous wine regions like Bordeaux in France and the Napa Valley in the United States. Selwyn’s food and wine trail provides tourists and local residents with the opportunity to visit over 30 wine and food producers in Selwyn. As part of the trail, people can sample wine and fresh local produce, and dine at cafes and restaurants. Selwyn District Tourism Advisor Elizabeth Pitcorn said Selwyn is becoming increasingly well known as a fantastic wine growing area. "Our high sunshine hours and low rainfall are ideal for producing top quality wines and fantastic fresh produce." She said the Selwyn Food and Wine Trail has been extremely popular. “The trail is another attraction which

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Big mandate for council and Coe “One of the issues I would like to ensure we cover in the next three years is to bring the strategic planning we have used for urban developments, like the Rolleston Town Centre Master Plan, and apply it to the more rural townships in the district like Darfield, Leeston and others.” He said he was impressed by the number and quality of candidates right across the district and they should be congratulated for putting their hands up and wanting to be involved in their communities. Overall almost 43% of eligible voters took the opportunity to cast their ballot, slightly up on the 2010 figure of 41.76%. Mayor Coe said online voting may assist in helping to engage more voters but rejects a return to a polling day given

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 Selwyn tourism advisor Elizabeth Pitcorn promoting the Selwyn Wine and Food Trail and other district attractions at a tourism trade show in Perth

that a decline in voters on polling day is why they went to postal voting in the first place. The highest turnout of voters occurred in the Malvern Ward with over 56% of eligible voters voting in the ward and community board elections. Both standing Malvern councillors were returned with Sam Broughton, who was also the third highest polling mayoral candidate, almost 900 votes ahead of John Morten in second place. In the Tawera subdivision of the Malvern Community Board election newcomer Kerry Pauling topped the polling with incumbent Bob Mugford second, and another incumbent Bill Frost missing out. In the only other election to be held, all four sitting Selwyn Central Ward

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Tai Tapu farmer Grant Miller is looking forward to his initiation into the workings of the Selwyn District Council and says he is ready for the challenge. Mr Miller begins his first week as a Selwyn district councillor this week after being elected unopposed as a councillor for the Springs Ward, replacing Lindsay Philps who did not stand for re-election this year. “I am not nervous about taking up the position but I do know it will be a steep

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 Tai Tapu farmer Grant Miller is the only new face around the Selwyn District Council table after the 2013 local body elections

Mr Miller, who describes himself as a ‘half glass full’ kind of person, said he had been considering standing for some time but had admired the work Lindsay Philps had been doing and didn’t want to stand against him. “When Lindsay announced he wasn’t going to stand again I thought the time was right to put my name forward.” Miller believes as a whole the Selwyn district is in good shape with great educational facilities like those at Lincoln, a developing commercial hub at Izone, and a strong farming sector. “We need to ensure the huge growth the district is experiencing is well managed and there will be some

challenges in planning for that.” One of his personal areas of interest is in ensuring good quality drinking water for all communities across the district and admits amalgamation with Christchurch City may assist that. “I certainly haven’t made my mind up about amalgamation and think there is not a lot of reason from a Selwyn point of view for it to happen. “What I did see when Banks Peninsula amalgamated with Christchurch was some great progress on drinking water schemes for smaller communities. These schemes are often expensive and small communities struggle to afford them.” 

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Organisers delighted with family fun day turnout  by Kent Caddick

The Selwyn Parenting Network was delighted by the turnout from families in the Selwyn district at its Family Fun Day held at the Lincoln Events Centre recently, With more than 500 people attending the event.

Everybody needs good neighbours  by Kent Caddick

This year’s Selwyn Neighbourhood Week kicks off on Friday, October 25. Neighbour week give local residents an opportunity to get to know their neighbours, not just to develop new friendships but also to assist in responding to emergencies. Selwyn District Council’s Neighbourhood Support and Community Response coordinator Sue Jenkins said once you know your neighbours you are able to help each other in an emergency. “It can also be a great way to develop new friendships and make

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 Yee-Ming Lin’s work entitled My Blue and White Flower Vase is a finalist in the prestigious Portage Ceramic Awards

Ms Lin is one of six Canterbury artists and the only from Selwyn to be announced as a finalist for the awards. Her finalist work is called My Blue and White Flower Vase. Tony Bond, Jane McCulla (both Lyttleton), Tatyana Meharry, Kim Henderson, and Janna van Hasselt (all Christchurch) will also compete for the coveted Premier Portage Ceramic Award which carries a prize of $15,000. This year’s judge, Amy Gogharty from Canada said the finalist works were of a similar calibre to that selected for exhibition’s internationally. “In all of the work, I looked for ambition, something that went beyond ordinary studio/gallery work and that seemed to appreciate this is a premier award.” There are 60 finalist works selected from more than 200 entries which come from practising ceramic artists all over New Zealand. The finalist works will be on exhibition at ‘The Silos’, Wynyard

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House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

NEW STUFF ARRIVING WEEKLY. Chainsaw files, trailer lights, tools, Maxi till points, gloves, bolts, baling twine, lawn fertiliser spreaders. Special: Work shoes $50. Harvester Markets, 91 Horndon St, Darfield. Phone 03 318 8229.

COMPUTER NEED ATTENTION? We specialise in: sales & service of new & used machines, networking, virus protection, backup, reloading & restoring of Windows. Plain old-fashioned help and assistance.

Super Computer 03 318 1956 WE COME TO YOU!

www.supercomputer.co.nz mark@supercomputer.co.nz

Property Maintenance CHIMNEY SWEEP. Servicing the Selwyn district. Weekends a speciality. Phone Rodney Carr 03 324 2999 a/h. MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.

STOP BIRDS

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Call Rohan Rudd for a no-obligation assessment and quote Any time, any day except Sunday

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0800 486 532

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STORM CLEANUP

Need a hand? Give me a call. Hedges • Trees • Rubbish

Big jobs, small jobs, odd jobs. From outside the home to inside the home. If you simply just need a job done — call.

Mobile 021 562 252 Email: trevor@tvhpropertyservices.co.nz

Situations Vacant

Torlesse Travel have vacancies for school bus drivers in the Malvern area. Approx 10 to 15 hours per week, casual and job sharing welcome. Good pay rate. We will assist in the cost to get a Class 2 and P endorsement if necessary.

For further information please phone 318 8118 or email: torlesse.travel@xtra.co.nz

Fitter/ Welder A or General Engineer We are a leading agricultural manufacturing and general engineering company based in Canterbury. Due to continued product demand along with the ongoing expansion of our operation, we require a Fitter/ Welder A or General Engineer to join our Sheffield team, 35 minutes west of Christchurch. Ideally, the suitable applicant will – • be a competent fabricator/ welder in all positions, predominantly in mig welding (hardwire), but also arc welding at times. • have basic machining skills on both lathes and mills • be able to model a good understanding of gas cutting and brazing operations • be reliable with tidy work habits and high standards. • have good communication skills, be self motivated and work well in a team environment. • Be able to work unsupervised. • Have a good understanding of OSH workplace practises • Have a current full drivers licence Applications close 2 November 2013 Please send a current C.V to The operations manager Taege Engineering Main West Road Sheffield 7500 Or alternatively, email phil@taege.com, or Fax 3183646

Health and Beauty

Labourers required

EMotional thErapy

Boutique turf consultancy, design and build firm seeks staff for approximately eight weeks, commencing November.

Annette (03) 347 8095 annette@emotionaltherapy.co.nz www.emotionaltherapy.co.nz

Trades

YOUR LOCAL SCRAPMETAL RECYCLER Anything metal collected - small to large Pans, Heaters, Whiteware, Vehicles, Silos etc

These are labouring roles. Applicants need to be willing to work long hours and most importantly have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Previous experience operating tractors is a must. If you are looking for a casual position, are in between jobs, or needing summer work before university starts back, this could be for you.

Visit our website www.terrafirmaturf.co.nz For more information, or to apply, contact Chris Lewis on chris@terrafirmaturf.co.nz or phone 021 99 44 30

Daily Onsite Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands

• Washing Machines • Ovens • Dryers • Dishwashers • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)

OXFORD APPLIANCES Murray Dawson Reg’d Service Technician

027 226 3898

Concrete 2 U

Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery. Qualified to work at heights.

Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Great job for the semi retired or beneficiaries needing to earn extra income. Also for mums with children at school. Earn your grocery money for the week and have most of the day off as well.

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Trades

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

david wilkinson registered electrician

SERVICES LTD

phone 03 318 1231

• Pump out septic tanks/Grease traps • Service contracts/Maintenance reports • Bulk sludge removal/Dewatering • Hire Portable loos • Waterblasting & Camera Investigations

fax 03 318 1235 po box 26 email sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz kirwee we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed

Plumbing

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Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renovations Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked Drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 0800 11 22 40

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking So try us first!

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Public Notices

COURTENAY A & P ASSOCIATION

138th SHOW

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23rd 2013 Schedules now available from the Secretary by sending a A5 size S.A.E.

Also available on the R.A.S. web site: www.ras.org.nz

A new Horse Section has been introduced this year! – Riding Horse All entries close on Monday October 21st except for Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers. Space closes Monday October 28th Secretary. P.O. Box 36, Kirwee. 7543.

Public Notices

CHURCH NOTICES - Sunday 20 October Malvern Anglican Parish — St Ambrose Sheffield 8.00am. Trinity Church Darfield 9.30am with Sunday School. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin 03 317 9079 St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton 6.30pm Holy Communion with Rev David Winfield. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 03 347 8139, Colin & Gail 03 347 8443. Rolleston Church — Church @ Rolleston 40 Brookside Road. Union Service & Sunday School 9:30am Rev J Meredith, Catholic Mass 5:00pm. Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599 secretary@churchatrolleston.org.nz. Parish of Hororata Anglican – 9.30am Hororata. 11.00am Glentunnel. Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858. www.hororataparish.co.nz 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, Ph 03 342 9763, hornbyparish@xtra.co.nz Hornby Presbytery. Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor Brian Booth 03 318 1309. Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am. Pastor available Tuesday 9.30–12.30 Pastor: Daniel Fone, 03 347 7509, Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217. Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson, 03 347 4007, Youth leader, Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz. Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays Pastor: Paul Cossey, 03 318 8688 Youth Pastor: Sam Broughton 027 223 8345.

Licensed Dealer

Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 9.30am Sheffield. Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548 www.glentunnel.org.nz. Mountain View Community Church — 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm, Prayer 6.00pm, Pastors: Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340.

Member Scrapmetal Assoc of NZ

Verse for the Week: The righteous shall flourish like a Palm tree he shall grow like a cedar of Lebanon. Psalms 92:12

Black Sheep Scrap 03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484

October 16 - 2013 THE RECORD