2 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Ellesmere Church Services

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ELLESMERE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY St John the Evangelist, Leeston, & Sunday 14 October St Patrick's, Lincoln. VOLUNTEERS 8:00 am Eucharist at St Mary’s, Irwell Leeston 9:30 am Eucharist at St John’s, Leeston Mass will be celebrated at Fire Brigade Call Outs: St John the Evangelist, Leeston Sunday 21 October DUNSANDEL Sunday, 10.00am. 23 Sept 1126 Medical - Bankside 9:30 am Eucharist and Sunday School Weekday Mass on Thursday 5.30pm at St John’s, Leeston Lincoln 02 Oct 0624 Structure fire - Hororata Dunsandel Rd 11:15 am Eucharist at Trinity, Dunsandel Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St 1933 Scrub fire - Kirwee 6:00 pm Evening Worship, followed by a Stephen's Anglican Church, shared meal at St James’, Southbridge Lincoln, at 8.30am LEESTON Saturday Mass at St Mary’s Church 27 Sept 1807 Lift assist - Drain Rd Wednesdays 9 Leeston Rd, Springston at 5:30pm 30 Sept 1907 Rubbish fire - Station St 10:00 am Eucharist with Prayer for Healing Rolleston at St John’s, Leeston Sunday Mass 5.00 pm SOUTHBRIDGE 01 Oct 1641 Scrub fire - Smiths Rd Weekday Mass Tuesday at 5.30pm 02 Oct 1922 Alarm activation - Knyvetts Rd All very welcome to worship and to Church of the Resurrection, Rolleston. refreshments after each service Parish Priest, Vicar: Rev’d Lynne Horwood ph 324 3801 Fr. Job Thyikalamuriyil LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE https: 3252-770 CALL-OUTS ellesmerenzanglicanparish.wordpress.com Leeston Parish Chairperson, Anna Carter 3243-206

LEESTON LIFE CHURCH Station Street. Leeston Kids’ Church every Sunday at 10:00am

Sunday, 14th October 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service Sunday 14th October 9:30am Communion Service at St David’s, Sunday, 21st October Leeston. Children’s programme 10.00am Family Worship during the service. Morning tea in the with café open after service If you think you need Medical Assistance please call 111 foyer after the service and ask for Ambulance. They will advise you over the 11am Communion Service at Trinity. Senior Pastors, phone the best way to deal with your issue. Dunsandel. Morning tea before the Wayne & Nicky Watson service in the foyer Church Office, phone 3243-697 THE ELLESMERE ECHO THE ELLESMERE DISTRICT’S ONLY Sunday 21st October PRIVATELY OWNED AND 9:30am Worship Service at St David’s, Leeston LEV SHEL TORAH CONGREGATION PRODUCED FORTNIGHTLY Children’s programme during the www.levsheltorah.co.nz ~ Phone (03) 3242612 NEWSPAPER worship. Morning tea after the  Our Messiah was Jewish. He understood (and taught) the service in the foyer. Bible from a Hebrew mind set. Contact ~ Kath Mentink 7:30pm Worship Service at St Luke’s,  We must have the same mind set if we wish to Brookside. understand the Bible correctly. Accounts, Advertising & Please note change to later time for  Without this we will only gain about 10% of our full inheritance Editorial Enquiries summer time Zechariah 9:13, Romans 12:2, I Corinthians 2:9, Isaiah 52:15, 64:3 Supper in the hall after the service Services on Shabbat (Saturday) 1pm The Station. Station Minister: Rev. Heather Kennedy Street. Leeston Phone ~ 741 2206 Cell ~ 021 109 3470 Fax ~ 741 2207 New to the district? Come & check us out! Email ~ [email protected] Parish Phone: 3243315 435 Southbridge-Dunsandel Rd. Minister: Rev. Heather Kennedy RD 2, Leeston. 7682 Email: [email protected] www.theellesmereecho.com Lifetouch Pastor: Teena Dela Cruz: 021 08162926 www.churchatellesmere.org.nz Our Mission Statement: To connect and inform communities Romans 8 v 28 throughout the Ellesmere and Selwyn dis- trict and to provide a quality newspaper And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who that will help to strengthen those ties. love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Thursday 11th October 2018 Volume 28, Issue 21 CELEBRATING SEVEN YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG

Lifetouch Chris- won’t like me men- tian Ministries is tioning their names) celebrating 7 years We also praise of God’s faithfulness God for St. David's on the 6th of Octo- Cooperating Church: ber! for welcoming us, for We have a reason their generosity, to celebrate because their support, and Seven is the number offering their facili- of completeness and ties for us to use. perfection . We thank all the Lifetouch Chris- other churches, tian Ministries was groups, and individu- birthed in the heart als who in some of Pastor Paul Eden way supported and years back before prayed for us. we even arrived in May God bless you New Zealand. He all a hundred fold. said he envisioned a We give God all multi-cultural church the glory for what He right in the heart of has done. Leeston: he was the Man us set up the fellowship. Leeston at 7:00pm. A We are forever grateful times but, in all this, our used by God to make this church was born. Home God sustained us. It is His By Pastor Teena Dela Cruz fellowship possible. Paul for all the support and group was started and love they had given to us. church and He protects was there from its concep- was the source of our and provides for His tion through its birth. He As we reflect back on strength and support what the Lord has done to church. and his wife Jo had been group. It was mostly at- Let me take this oppor- our mentors, who helped this church, we cannot fail tended by Filipinos but, as to recognize many mile- tunity to extend our grati- of today, it is now multi- tude to the McMath family stones that have been cultural. made. for all the support they What’s Happening? HILL LEE & God blessed us with have given to the group. With 7 people who started people who are willing to SCOTT a prayer meeting at whay They have God’s instru- Oct 20: Leeston Market support each other. We ment all along. (They Day. used Vaunda’s house in had good times and bad Oct 25: Sedgemere Hall AGM. Pg 23 36 Sir William Pickering Dr Oct 28: Gilbert Family Burnside, Christchurch Commemoration. Pg 23

Contact Peter Quinn Oct 29: Dunsandel Irwell or Brian Palliser Rugby Club AGM. Pg 23 at our Christchurch Office on Nov 03: Leeston Market Day. 3797-780 [email protected] Nov 21: Southbridge Rug- [email protected] by Club AGM.

Serving the Ellesmere district for over Check out our new website: ellesmereexcavationandaggregate.co.nz 50 years 4 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Local Scene LEESTON PLAYCENTRE Wow, this year is flying Playcentre helps you be 1st & 3rd Saturdays of by. I can't believe we're the parent you want to the month: in Term 3 holidays al- be, with the Pinterest Saturday 20th October crafts, but a team of & ready. Saturday 3rd November Recently it was asked adults to help with tidy 9.30 am until 12.30pm. how you'd describe Play- up. In front of the St centre to another parent. Playcentre lets you Are you wearing a hat to the show? Years ago EVERY- David’s Co-operating We absolutely LOVED this embrace the wild messy ONE would have been! Times have changed though and Church. response. outdoor play you want to we now wear hats for protection more than style, so Children can come on any Printed with permission: enjoy but can’t stop think- what hat to choose? Market Day with an adult to “Your children gain 10- ing about the washing, supervise to sell their un- CAP - Simple, casual and easy to wear. They have a 20 big ‘brothers’ and and bath time. Cleaning short to medium size bill that can be flat or curved wanted toys, clothes & ‘sisters’ instantly. Play- up afterwards. crafts they may make. centre is an incredible Playcentre provides providing minimal sun protection. Brian & Jan will have new someone else to take BIG BRIM/FLOPPY HATS - Brims can be up to about season’s rhubarb & aspara- way to teach your child gus: great for a crumble & about the world by having over swing pushing when 10 inches but are more typically between 4 and 6 inch- adding to salads etc, also older children as kaiako your arms want to drop es. Very popular with ladies coming in a wide variety of lots of new season’s vegie showing them the ropes. off. colours and giving great sun protection. Playcentre is having plants. If their child is 12 BOATER/SKIMMMER HAT - Very popular in the We will have Anna back months they may feel not someone slip a cup of tea in your grateful hands 1800s they are traditionally made of straw with a small on the 20th October with her ready and nervous, that’s to medium brim with a two tone ribbon around the beautiful cards. okay. Don’t sign up. But in when it’s cold. The Lakeside Hall Fund- 6 months when you’re Playcentre gives you crown. Medium sun coverage and a statement hat. raiser will not be back over tearing your hair out another adult who loves BUCKET HAT - Casual hat with a small brim. Can be October as Brendon & Ray trying to entertain a child dress ups and playing tea made of anything from drill to towelling or cotton. are on holiday. party when the thought of Great hat to throw in the bottom of your bag and will The stalls at present have who is BUSY!, remember lots of great Christmas Playcentre and the fully it makes you want to not be damaged easily. presents so get them early fenced, safe, play and poke the fairy wand in your eyes!” FEDORA/TRILBY HAT - Popular with men and women ready to post overseas. learning environment this style is a classic. These suit most and are a great Daphne will have her with parents ready to cushion cover’s back for the assist, older children Leeston Playcentre medium brim option. last market in October re- willing to love your child, will reopen for Term 4 PANAMA HAT - A classic, usually in a wide-brimmed duced to cost price. and friends to meet that on Monday 15th Octo- plantation or fedora style. Panama hats are made of All our great stall holders will help you with the ber. We're at 4 May Toquilla Straw and can be made to any shape or style. will be back on the 20th of tricky days, and celebrate Street Leeston. Our October & 3rd of November. the wonderful days. hours are Mon 9am- WESTERN HAT - The cowboy hat is a popular hat Do come & see all the lovely 12noon, Tues, Thurs, made of felt, leather or straw and these typically have goods. very wide brims. Great sun coverage and timeless. Could you please let Fri Daphne know if you are not 9am- So which of these are in your wardrobe? Hats are be- coming to the market as this 1pm. coming an essential accessory for the kiwi summer so helps us when we are put- Pop in it's worth putting a bit of effort into which types suit ting up the Gazebos thanks for a your face shape, lifestyle and style so you can look visit. great while keeping safe in the sun! Enquires to Daphne for stalls Ph 03 3295 519 email [email protected] Vicki McMillan, Beautician & Personal Stylist. Ph 0272445176 or ACTIVE EXPLORERS - LEESTON BEAUTYANDSTYLE.CO.NZ

“OFFERING QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN UNDER 5” OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7.00am ~ 5.30pm LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE UNDER 3s AND OVER 3s QUALIFIED TEACHERS 20 Leeston Lake Road. Leeston. All enquiries to - Janene Prendergast (Neeny) 324 4115 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 5 Local Scene DRIVING A GOOD much more in return. CAUSE - THE CANCER If you have some time WISHING MISS HARMONY BELLE THE BEST OF LUCK SOCIETY - WE NEED and want to make a dif- VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ference to people in your community, Jane at the The volunteer driving Cancer Society would love service provides transport to discuss this further for people in our commu- with you. Please phone nity to and from cancer her on treatments and appoint- 3532 182. ments. Our volunteer You can make that real drivers help people and difference. can go to their families during what Local Taumutu resident, glia. Jade Bell, known in the Miss Bell, (who wears www.veryvintage.co.nz/ is already a difficult time. get-involved and click on Being a volunteer driv- Pinup community as Miss petticoats, dresses and Harmony Belle, will be winged eyeliner to her job the 19 Black Miss Pinup er may only take a few New Zealand logo which hours once a week, a winging her way to Auck- as a teacher at Rolleston land in early November to School on a daily basis), will take them to profiles, fortnight, or even once a photos and entry videos month. You can choose to compete for the title of 19 decided to enter the pag- Black Miss Pinup New eant after meeting suc- for the 10 finalists, along drive as little or as often with voting options. as you like on days that Zealand. Miss Bell is one cess at local best dressed Winnie Sheat of ten finalists from competitions and as a Miss Bell would also suit. ( nee Chatterton) like to encourage anyone We have wonderful around the country and means of challenging 1904 – 1997 only one of 2 selected herself further to step interested locally in pinup volunteer drivers in the culture to join the South- Ellesmere Selwyn district, from the South Island, outside of her comfort Winnie married Albert forming Team Canterbury zone. She accredits her ern Pinup Belles and but we do need more! James Sheat, a Dunsandel Selwyn Pinup Belles Social If you have a reliable with fellow contestant, improved self confidence farmer. They had four Lady Lou Lou Bell. The and body image to her Group facebook pages, car, some time, patience, children – Mavis, Gwen- where they will be able to understanding and the da, John and Sylvia. pageant is one of the foray into the pinup cul- highlights of the Very ture. meet other pinups in the ability to relate to people; She was very involved area and be notified of we would love to hear Vintage Day Out, a two The pageant includes in the community, espe- day celebration of all multiple elements over upcoming events. from you – especially if cially with the Dunsandel We wish Miss Harmony you enjoy driving. things 1940’s, 50’s and the weekend including Methodist Church. She 60’s. Belle the best of luck for The Cancer Society is an helped start the Craft daywear, beachwear, Miss Bell, a 39 year old eveningwear and a talent the pageant on the 3rd independent non - shop in the old Methodist and 4th of November, and government organisation Church in 1972. teacher, is very excited to section, in which Miss Bell have been selected as a will sing accompanied by if you are interested you dedicated to reducing the She played piano for can follow her journey at incidence and impact of finalist after beginning her partner on guitar. the local choir, Anzac her pinup journey only 2 There is also a prize for www.facebook.com/ cancer in our community. services and concert missharmonybelle and We are funded solely years ago. What began as the best photo entry and a groups, and organ at the a desire to find flattering People’s Choice award. www.instagram.com/ by donations. Methodist Church. She missharmonybelle While most people was also a member of the and feminine clothing has Miss Bell would love some volunteer because they Dunsandel Garden Club turned into a lifestyle, local support in gaining want to give something which now not only in- votes for the people’s back, many find they get cludes fashion and styling choice award. Those wish- but also a 1965 Ford An- ing to show their support 6 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Local Scene NEW BRANCH MANAGER WELCOMED hard enough as it is, with- NEW TROUT SEASON OF days and Fish & Game has been out having to try and worry TO A FLYING START encouraging parents to take about getting dinner to the their children fishing a great We warmly welcome our contribute to the local holiday activity. new Branch Coordinator for community. table. Having a few meals Thousands of keen anglers In Taranaki, rivers rose on Selwyn, Jeraldine Teng. I saw an ad on Facebook delivered by a friendly face around the country have been opening day and it rained in the can be a real sanity-saver. enjoying success as they try to afternoon, but since then they Jerry has already been on- for volunteers for Bellyful catch a trout for the family board quite a few months We are not a food-bank - had cleared and are in “great Selwyn. I read up about our service is appreciated dinner table following the nick,” says Fish & Game Officer now, quietly learning the Bellyful and was really opening of the new freshwater Allen Stancliff. ropes behind the scenes. by working parents as fishing season. impressed with their core much as those at home. He says that lots of anglers She has been sighted at values. After meeting up The 2018-19 season began have been out and have been cookathons, organising with Wendy and a few You’ll find Bellyful on Monday October 1, with pretty successful. meetings for volunteers other volunteers, I was branches around New Zea- lakes, streams and rivers re- “Fly fishing is one of the land and it’s the aim of our opening after being closed over most effective techniques for and being a generally busy further impressed at how winter to allow trout to com- person within our Selwyn national organisation to the current conditions,” Mr dedicated everyone is as have a Bellyful branch in plete their breeding season Stancliff added. branch. well as how structured the undisturbed. Down south, Fish & Game It’s really lovely to every town. Bellyful Reports from Fish & Game’s organization is being run. I Selwyn not only services staff say some good fish have know that Jerry is also look forward to being part 12 regions indicate good suc- been caught everywhere in the new to Selwyn, having of the Selwyn team and to Selwyn but also parts of cess for many anglers. North Canterbury region, with Christchurch including In the North Island, Roto- some nice sea runs on the moved here from the North work alongside the amaz- rua’s reputation for quality Island, and willing to get Hornby, Hei Hei, Wigram, Waimakariri River. All the ing volunteers”. Halswell and Tai Tapu trout fishing has been rein- rivers appear to be “nice and stuck into helping our Bellyful helps families forced with a trout of nearly stable” after a good winter. community. We feel it’s To refer yourself or a five kilograms being landed. around New Zealand when friend, please go to our The West Coast turned on time to introduce her they need it most – at The whopping 4.8kg brown some great fishing for junior properly to our Selwyn dinner-time! We are a website, trout - 10 and a half pounds in anglers as the school holidays community! Here are her national not-for-profit www.bellyful.org.nz or the old measure – was caught began. Local staff report that alternatively phone 0508 after dark at the Ohau Channel. lake fisheries and river mouths own words on what makes organisation who provides In the Auckland/Waikato her tick: Bellyful (from a landline around the whitebait stands meals for families with only). Region, there were mixed have been popular spots. “Hello, my husband, two newborn babies, and fami- reports of how well anglers A mild winter and warm fur-babies and I moved to The 27 volunteers within were doing but “staff saw fish lies with young children the Selwyn branch are spring have increased water Rolleston in early 2018. who are struggling with everywhere they visited,” says temperatures so that prey food Before moving to Canter- illness - particularly those locals, wanting to help our Fisheries Manager Dr Adam is in abundance for trout. own community, if this Daniel. “The fish our rangers have bury, I spent a number of lacking a good support “Overall it was a good years working and re- network. sounds like you and you seen are in good condition and would like to volunteer opener and my kids caught a good numbers,” staff say. searching within the zoo Our volunteers deliver beautiful rainbow on the Man- “Compliance with regulations industry. Since moving your services or make a gaotaki using a pink Berkley free cooked meals to these donation to help us, please has been superb and it has here, I wanted to get to families, and there’s no soft bait after helping out with been pleasing to see adult know more people and catch or payment involved. follow the link on our web- a fish survey.” anglers teaching our future site, www.bellyful.org.nz. The new fishing season anglers good ethics.” was looking for a way to We just understand that coincides with the school holi- these periods in life are In the central South Island, river flows and weather have been great for the opening week, providing opportunities on every waterway in the region. “Anglers report rainbow trout in excellent condition having been caught near Ku- row,” says Fish & Game Com- munications Advisor Richard Cosgrove. “Most coastal Otago streams were relatively stable following a good winter and have fished well. In Southland conditions were challenging for anglers early in the week with rivers running high, “but as the rivers have started to drop spin and bait anglers have been having the most success with the clearing conditions,” Mr Cosgrove says. THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 7 Local Scene Conference brought closure and are in the right state of Adams said. to the myriad of questions mind to do so. However, Katelyn was chosen from they had and they were able there will always be offenc- among seven finalists by a to move on with their lives. es and crimes where it is panel including Ms Adams, In many instances a vic- inappropriate to have a Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton and local Councillor tim does not attend the conference. Craig Watson. Property | Family |Wills sentencing after a confer- The finalists had to give a ence as most of their ques- This article has been pre- five-minute presentation on Trusts |Estates |EPAs |Rural tions have already been pared by Bessie Paterson a local and national issues and Business |Traffic |Employment answered. Courtrooms can partner at Ronald W Angland then answer questions from 2 Chapman Street be very intimidating places & Son, Lawyers, 2 Chapman the judges. and many victims would not Street, Leeston. Ms Adams praised all of the Leeston (03) 324 3033 finalists for having the courage Email: [email protected] | www.anglands.co.nz feel comfortable if they were given the opportunity to put themselves forward and Solicitors of Selwyn since 1965 to speak at the sentencing. Youth MP present their opinions to the panel. Many victims do provide Selected for “I was thoroughly impressed Victim Impact Statements Selwyn by the passion and knowledge RESTORATION JUSTICE FOR which they, or some other which all of the finalists person on their behalf, can demonstrated in their presen- VICTIMS read out at sentencing and a Selwyn MP Amy Adams has tations. These are all young Judge will always take those selected 16 year-old Katelyn people who are motivated to statements into account Twiss from Leeston as her make a difference in their When an offender has process works. Youth MP for Selwyn for 2019. Victims of crimes do not when imposing sentence. communities and I commend pleaded guilty to a criminal “I am looking forward to them for their efforts,” Ms have to take part in the One major cause for some working with Katelyn during offence, he/she may ask the concern remains and that Adams said. presiding Judge to refer the process and without the her term as Youth MP which Katelyn, who is a Year 12 agreement of the victim, a relates to the safety of the runs from 1st March until 31st case to a restorative justice victim and the victims’ fami- student at Ellesmere College, facilitator to endeavour to restorative justice meeting August next year,” Ms Adams said that she was very excited will not take place. For lies. The facilitator will said. to have been chosen as the set up a restorative justice ensure the safety of all “Katelyn will be represent- meeting with the victim of many people the thought of Youth MP for Selwyn and was being in the same room as victims and their support ing Selwyn at the Youth Parlia- looking forward to the experi- the crime. If the Judge is people in attending restora- ment in Wellington on 16th and of the view that a confer- the person who offended ence. against them would be un- tive justice conferences 17th July, and I am sure she Katelyn is already active in ence would be appropriate which are held in suitably will do a fantastic job,” Ms the community as a member of the case will be referred to bearable but research has shown that many partici- safe and private places. If the a facilitator to see whether there are concerns for the Selwyn the victim of the crime will pants felt that to be able to Youth attend a restorative justice safety of the victim, a con- consent to attend a meeting ference will not take place. Council with the offender. The con- conference was helpful. and is a They appreciated being able After the conference the National ference will take place be- facilitator will write a report fore the offender is sen- to direct questions to the Leader offender and to have ques- of the conference and this for tenced and a Judge will will be given to the Judge consider the outcome of the tions answered. There was SADD also a view expressed that who will take the results of conference at the sentencing the conference into account of the offender. their concerns were taken seriously and they also felt at sentencing. The facilita- Facilitators are trained tor will also arrange and do and experienced profession- that the offender was sin- cere in showing remorse for any follow-up on behalf of als who will arrange a meet- the victim, if required. ing with a victim and any the offence. Offenders also may agree to perhaps make All victims of crimes support person they may should attend a restorative have to discuss the impact a donation to a charity or do some work voluntarily. justice conference if they of the offending and explain are given the opportunity how the restorative justice Many also believed that the NOW’S THE TIME FOR THAT SPRING CLEAN UP! Karcher Waterblasters are perfect for this time of year around the home and farm

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Where Town Meets Country The 148th Annual Show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association Introducing the President working in the rural sector. Saturday 13th October 2018 for this year’s Selwyn Samuel is a Landscape Gates open at 8:00am (exhibitors earlier) Spring A&P Show: Architect in Christchurch. Trevor Hobson. Albert is in his 3rd year Trevor and his wife studying Veterinary Science Background Andrea are no strangers to at Massey University. the farming community Trevor has had a long The Ellesmere Agricultural & Pastoral Association was formed in 1869 and 2018 marks our having lived and farmed in association with the Elles- 148th show. The Ellesmere A&P Showgrounds are on the outskirts of the Leeston township, the Rakaia/ Te Pirita dis- mere district. Whilst at- just 30 minutes south west of Christchurch. The Ellesmere A&P Association is a not-for-profit tending St Andrew’s Col- organisation and is responsible for organising and staging the Ellesmere A&P Show as well trict for over 30 years. as other activities throughout the year. The Ellesmere A&P Association continues to support Trevor’s parents pur- lege he became a member and promote New Zealand agricultural excellence and innovation through events, competi- chased The Craig property of the Ellesmere Pipe Band. tion and education. in 1963, when it was a He joined the A&P com- dryland sheep farm. mittee in 2001, most of his The Association is run by a committee of up to 30 elected members. Some of the committee On leaving school Trevor committee time being members are second or third generation, with their fathers and grandfathers having being joined his father and broth- spent in the sheep section active committee members. This year’s Committee is headed by President Trevor Hobson. er and farmed in partner- as a steward for the Wool The theme for the show was selected by the Association and is ‘Where Town Meets Country,’ ship for ten years. Class. recognising the connection that the show has in bringing both urban and rural together to At this time his brother He states that it has been a celebrate all things country in Ellesmere and nationwide. purchased another proper- privilege to be the Presi- ty in South Canterbury and dent of the Ellesmere A&P The Association employs a part-time secretary/treasurer and part-time caretakers. The rest his father retired. Association for this 148th of the work involved in organising and promoting the South Island’s largest one-day A&P Over the following years Annual Show, with the show, along with building, repairs and upkeep of the grounds is also carried out on a volun- Trevor and Andrea have theme 'Where Town meets tary basis by committee members and Past Presidents throughout the year and at show developed The Craig and Country’. time. The committee is also extremely grateful for sponsorship and support from local busi- introduced irrigation. This The Selwyn Spring Show nesses. has allowed them to diver- has something for every- sify into Beef cattle and one. It is a day the Selywn Dairy Support. They contin- district looks forward to Information and this year will be anoth- Gates open to the public at 8.00am ue to farm sheep and fat- Admission price is $15 for Adults, children aged 0-12yrs free. Family passes $40 for two ten store stock. er great community event run by a dedicated and adults and three children The couple have four Parking is free adult sons. The eldest passionate group of volun- Cash only accepted at the gate, however Eftpos facilities are available on the grounds Thomas along with his wife teers. Show Catalogues will be available to purchase on the day for $5.00 and young family currently There is a Food Court and Bar located on the Showgrounds live and work on the home farm. Edward is off farm but 12 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Selwyn Spring Show ELLESMERE A&P SHOW TIMETABLE FARMLANDS FEATURE TENT

Saturday 13th October 2018 ~ WEARABLE ARTS

8.15am Judging Riding Classes OSBORNE STAGE 8.30am Judging commences for Alpacas Judging of Hacks, Park Hacks, Riding Horse, Saddle Hunter, Standardbred Hacks, Po ~ 9.00am SELWYN’S GOT TALENT nies (Groups A - D), Miniature Horses and In-Hand Ponies (followed by Lead Rein & First Ridden) Welsh Ponies. ~ 12.15pm ELLESMERE BIG BAND

9.00am Selwyn’s Got Talent (Osborne Stage) ~ 1.00pm SHOW PRESENTATIONS Donkeys and Shetlands. Shearing competitions commence ~ 2.00pm SOUTH CREEK BAND Produce Shed Judging Grain and Seed Judging Ellesmere Selwyn Spring Show 9.15am Pet Lamb judging to Celebrate 100 Years of John

9.30am Highland and National Dancing competition Deere Tractors Judging of Cobs Judging of Sheep and Wool Judging of Dairy Goats Wood Chopping competitions commence Show Jumping

10.00am Poultry section judging

10.15am In-hand Pinto, Golden Horse/Appaloosa, Pleasure Horse Section, In-hand Horse 10.45am Hack Working Hunter followed by Hunter Jumping

11.00am Wearable Arts (Farmlands Marquee) Ridden Pinto Horses, Appaloosa & Ridden Thoroughbred

11.15am Pony Working Hunter followed by Hunter Jumping

11.30am Judging of Sheep All-Breeds

12.00 noon Top Team Sports Challenge (Matson & Allan Main Ring)

12.15pm Ellesmere Big Band (Osborne Stage)

1.00 pm Mounted Games Demonstration (Matson & Allan Main Ring) Show Presentations - Amy Adams MP (Osborne Stage) Judging of Harness section and Trotting & Pacing

1.30pm Wearable Arts (Farmlands Marquee)

2.00pm South Creek, live band on stage  While you wait WOF checks, 3.00pm GRAND PARADE by appointment  Lubes 3.20pm South Creek Band (Osborne Stage)  MTA Members Show jumping on Sunday 14th October  4WD Servicing

1631 Leeston Road Leeston 7632 Ph 324 3921 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 13 Selwyn Spring Show Ellesmere Show. The milk can protect the to drive the three sheep ALPACA class is the Commercial heart? There are nearly through two sets of hur- KIDS FARMYARD Baconer under 12 months twice as many beneficial dles and put them in the This year’s judge is of age. This year there fatty acids in goat’s milk pen to complete the run. (Convenor – Kent Tilson) Sarah Busby from Napier. are 9 entries from various as can be found in cow’s The dog trials are well Her Alpaca Stud is called syndicates and owners. milk, which means that supported across the four The Farmyard will once Gilt Edge Alpacas. Since These being- the “Pork our cholesterol balance is classes with the district again be a major attrac- moving from the UK in Pullers”, the “Springston safe if it is consumed. By dogs running on Friday tion at this year’s Elles- 2003 Sarah and her hus- Swine Syndicate”, the balancing our essential afternoon and the maiden mere A and P show with band Peter have farmed “Bhuja Bore Breeders and fatty acids in the body we and open classes on the the tent filled with as Alpacas successfully on Shakin’ Bacon. can help to prevent ather- Saturday. The dog trials many kinds of animals as fifty acres. A similar class was held osclerosis, stroke, heart are sponsored by Brian possible on show; the Did you know Alpaca at the Canterbury Show attack and other coronary Brice of HRL limited. biggest attraction being fibre is often compared to last year creating huge complications. The high the eels from Lake Elles- cashmere? It is soft, fine public interest. Look out potassium levels in goat’s mere. Other animals in- and easy to wear with no COCHRANE’S TOP for them: they are located milk also help reduce TEAM CHALLENGE clude chickens, ducks, itching .It contains no in the lean-to building blood pressure as potassi- turkey, pigs, lambs, and lanolin and is also natu- opposite the main ring. um is a vasodilator that COMPETITION calves. The needle in the rally hypoallergenic. The Judging is at 9 am. relaxes blood vessels and haystack lolly scramble fibre has the lustre of silk After an exciting start will keep everyone enter- relieves tension on the including the Top Team making it even more cov- cardiovascular system. tained hourly. The farm- eted. Alpaca is just as Challenge in the Show last yard is sponsored by Ask for some warm goat’s year, Sport Canterbury warm as wool, yet it is a milk at the goats’ section. Structurewise. mere 1/3 the weight. It are returning to host comes in 16 natural col- more primary school Year ours and can be dyed any 6 teams from around the desired shade. DAIRY GOATS Ellesmere district. Teams of six from the Year 6 age This year’s judge is group go head-to-head in PIGS Shirley Johnstone of a number of team based Balclutha. As well as tabloid activities and test (Convenor – Jason Palm- SHEEP DOG TRIALS their skills in speed, inge- INDUSTRIAL er) farming and showing goats she is convener of nuity and craftiness. Ac- SECTION tivities might include After many years of the Dairy Goat Section for (Convenor – Tim Schmack) the South Otago Show. building a brick tower, (Convenor – David Bir- absence this year the Pigs ball and spoon racing, kett) have returned to the Did you know goats Ellesmere A & P Associ- ation Dog Trials competi- obstacle courses and any- tion covers four competi- thing else that will enter- Nearly 100 of our craft tions from District Maiden, tain both the contestants sites are full with an ar- District (Boon Trophy), and spectators alike. ray of different stalls Maiden (Barclay Cup) and selling a wide range of Open class (DC Gilbert goods from handmade Challenge Cup). crafts, plants, clothing, The sheepdog trials will food stalls, outdoor furni- be held on Thursday 11th ture and local organisa- October in the paddock on the northeast side of the showgrounds. Shepherd and dog have 8 minutes

Wish the Ellesmere A & P Association another successful day.

And look forward to seeing you at the show 14 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Selwyn Spring Show tions fundraising. There over 40 different classes In keeping with the until midday on the Os- is something for every- with a huge variety of Show theme ‘Where Town borne Stage. one!! poultry, some that you Meets Country’, The Wear- Our trade sites consist probably didn’t know able Arts in the Farmlands of businesses selling their existed! Marquee will be showcas- products or services with For the children we ing how spectacular en- a wide variety from banks have an array of sideshow sembles can capture the to real estate to fertiliser attractions from the Ferris essence of this. This year and power distribution wheel, thrill rides, merry- the Wearable Arts parade companies. go-rounds, bouncy castles and competition will be The machinery sites and an assortment of food staged in the Feature will display the latest in stalls. Tent, with two parades agricultural equipment Over all, we have the being held at 11am and and technology, as well as range and variety that 1.30pm. For this year we new car sales, irrigation people have come to ex- have introduced the Crea- SELWYN’S GOT WOOD CHOPPING companies, mowers and pect from a Rural A&P tive Scarecrow class, TALENT fertiliser spreading. Show, that caters for both which promises to be (Convenor – Reuben Come and see the latest rural and town folks. entertaining if not highly (Convenor – Emma Dun- Carter) equipment that is availa- humorous. The imagina- lop) ble and see first-hand the tion could run wilder still Wood chopping is an advances of technology in in this competition. Selwyn’s Got Talent is a extremely popular event farming. Also on display Returning are the Wear- local talent quest for the at the Ellesmere Show, is a large selection of able Art Classes, Bra Sec- whole of Selwyn. This attracting a large amount vintage cars and agricul- tion with awards to the event is in its second year of spectators to see ap- tural machinery. Supreme winner for over- at the show and is prov- proximately 30 male and Our Produce Sheds all Excellence in Design, ing really popular with female competitors in have a large number of Best Creative Accessory, some highly talented acts action. Throughout New sections being competed Innovative use of Recycla- entering. It is sure to be Zealand, wood chopping for. These include cook- ble Materials. There are a great crowd entertainer relies on small bands of ing, homemade beverag- also Junior Sections (7-10 and a wonderful way to dedicated people to keep es, handcrafts, photog- years), Youth Section (11- showcase our local talent. the heritage sport going, raphy and flowers. For THE FARMLANDS 17 years) and the Open We know there is some and in front of the public. the school children we MARQUEE - Section (18 years +). amazing talent out there The Canterbury Axe- have sections in technolo- WEARABLE ARTS Why not join in the – who knows, it could be men’s Association will be gy, art, flowers and cook- creative fun and go crazy the start of something running the meeting at ing for the local primary (Convenor – Kathryn with any sort of exotic fantastic! This is a fun Ellesmere, which involves and high schools of the Sutherland) materials? – the world is talent quest where you more than just turning up district. your oyster. If an individ- have the chance to win on the day to chop logs!!! In the Poultry we have ual entry is not your thing cash prizes, have fun, The logs have to be then why not join as a shine and show your sourced, cut down, peeled team? We’d love to see talent! and stored all before the your designs. Programme: Saturday meeting, all through 13th of October 9:00am members volunteering Leeston Supporting the Selwyn Spring Show

OPEN 7 DAYS

HIGH STREET, LEESTON PHONE 324-3629 LOAD UP FOR SPRING SOWING SEASON THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 15 Selwyn Spring Show their time. The Ellesmere we can improve the Eques- Although this is early in Show Committee also trian side of the show. The the season many of the ISAAC ANDREW - PRESIDENT spends considerable time main change is that the competitors have had their OF THE and effort preparing the Miniature/Shetland and horses out at training grounds, sorting out the Donkey ring will now be shows in preparation for ELLESMERE A&P requirements of hosting over in the south west the busier atmosphere of the event, and all im- corner past the Vintage the A & P shows. Many ASSOCIATION 1918 portantly, gaining spon- Machinery area. The rid- riders also compete in sorship. Generous spon- den thoroughbred class will different disciplines. Riders be in Ring Two after the In- such as Courtney Mullen sorship has been secured Hand Hack judging. There from a range of local busi- (Leeston), Dee Hetzel is a lot more focus on what (Burnham) have been out nesses including Think happens to horses after Eventing over the winter. Water Leeston, Canterbury they finish their racing Harriet Redmond Waterproofing, Ellesmere careers and this is generat- (Ashburton) has been com- Motor Bodies, McMillan ing support within the peting with success in Drilling Group and Stihl industry itself. The thor- Dressage. Shop Fosters, and the oughbred is bred to be an The Jumping season is Canterbury Axemen’s athlete and, provided they also about to start with the Association thanks them retire without major injury, first show at Blenheim this kindly for their contribu- they can be retrained to be weekend. In preparation tion. super riding horses and the Young Rider, Pony Events being run at the many go on to be competi- Rider and Show Hunter Show this year will include tive sport horses. A camp was held at McLeans Standing and Underhand ‘special’ prize will this year Island in the weekend. Chops, Single and Double be given by Tracy McIlraith Positions on this annual Handed Sawing. We look to the best Lady rider of camp are sought after as Isaac Andrew was a mem- actively involved as Chair- Fences. the instruction and learning ber of a Dynastic Sheep man and a member of the forward to seeing you Breeding Family from there!!! One section that is is top of the line as well as Selwyn County Council from unique at our show is the the friendships that are Greenpark. 1911-1935. Trotting and Pacing section fostered. He was from a Family of Isaac was a member of which is held in Ring Two at Ellesmere A & P continue 13 children, 8 brothers and the Springs Road Board from 1pm. There are In-hand Families, who farmed at 1909, until it was replaced to run jumping at the show “Park Farm” Greenpark, and driven classes which with the at 9.30 pony clas- by the Springs County Coun- have been well supported Springston, Southbridge, cil in 1911, holding the posi- ses and a 1.30m – 1.40m Birch Hill Station in the tion of Chairman until he for many years by Harness horse class starting at Wairau Valley, : “The Craig” trainers Paul Nairn and resigned in 1920. Isaac also HORSE SECTION 10.30am on Saturday in the at Te Pirita, Ruapuna, Ef- represented the Springs and Justin Smith as an oppor- Hound & Steed Creative fielton, Marton, North Ellesmere area on the Can- tunity to expose their po- (Convenor – Agency arena. There is Canterbury, Waimate and terbury Hospital Board 1914 tential young race horses good prizemoney up for “Punchbowl” Maheno, North -1920. Tracey McIlraith) to an atmosphere that grabs in these classes Otago. Isaac became one of could compete with any thanks to the support from Isaac’s Father, William Canterbury’s most success- The Show is about to get major race meet. We also underway with Ellesmere A FMG and Southfuels. The Bale Andrew, bred English ful Stud Sheep Breeders and have a section for ridden following day we have 3 Leicester Sheep, and no Show Exhibitors. He won & P being one of the early Standardbreds that is held shows. This year we have rings of competition rang- doubt had a great influence more than 50 Champion- in the main ring which ing from small heights on his sons. ships, 50 Reserve Champion- some changes in ring lay- proves there is life after Charles, William Bale jnr, out and the addition of through to the Young Rider ships, 16 Gold Medals, 12 racing for the Harness class which goes up to 1.35m. Phillip, George, Frederick Cups and over 1500 prizes some new classes as we horse also. and Isaac bred Stud Sheep. by the time he and his wife are always looking to how Public admittance is free on the Sunday and a great opportuni- Isaac initially farmed at Alice sold their Ellesmere ty for aspiring riders to watch Springston-Ellesmere. He Farm in 1920, and purchased some of Canterbury’s best. married Edith Alice Cox, a “ Waihao Downs Estate” at The Committee is very Daughter of an English Bap- Waimate. tist Minister, in 1905. Isaac had exported Sheep grateful for the volunteers In 1912 Isaac contracted that help run the show – it to Australia and America Alfred Buxton to design and and received the highest would not happen without Landscape their garden. commendations from both them. Isaac and his brother countries. Isaac held a Stud Frederick served on local Dispersal sale at the Adding- bodies, who after family ton Show Grounds March subdivision of “The Craig” at 11th 1920. He sold English Te Pirita, retained “The Leicester, Southdown, Craig Homestead block, was PROUD SPONSOR OF THE SELWYN SPRING SHOW Cont. on next page 16 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Selwyn Spring Show Ryeland and Shropshire 1926 Exhibition Show, Otago his Corriedale stud which in 1947 and Isaac later owners of the original An- Sheep. He retained a nucleus A&P Society, Shield was was withdrawn from the resided with his Daughter drew Home were members of the English Leicester and awarded to Isaac Andrew society in 1930. Stella Morrison and Family of the New Zealand Rhodo- Southdown Flocks. The (Waihao Downs Estate)for January 1930 ushered in in Christchurch. dendron Society. Ellesmere District hosted a his Champion Corriedale a new challenge. Massey Isaac continued to meet Edith Merle married Ber- public Farewell for Isaac, Ram. Agricultural College, in the demand for his Sheep nard Alexander Mair, the Edith and Family. All their 1926 dawned a new Palmerston North, offered Judging services around Editor of the Christchurch livestock, chattels, machin- change of direction. A dis- an appointment to Isaac as a New Zealand. November Star, newspaper. Their son ery and possessions, were persal sale of Isaac’s sheep Lecturer in Sheep Manage- 1949, while Judging Sheep Donald was a Lecturer at the transported to Waimate by flocks and” Waihao Downs ment, a role he held 1930- at the Nelson Show, he had Adelaide University and rail. Estate” took place. Isaac’s 1931. After this appoint- just finished and turned their Daughter Geraldine “Waihao Downs Estate” nephew Henry Andrew of ment Isaac and Edith took up around to crack a joke with (Harcourt) previously offered Isaac the challenge “Punchbowl” founded his Farming at “Eccleston” Mar- the Steward when he col- farmed at Pudding Hill and and opportunity to establish English Leicester Stud with ton. His Brother Philip also lapsed, and died, aged 74 Grassmere Stations. a Corriedale Stud Flock. the purchase of 22 ewes farmed at Marton before years. It was the end of an Stella Esme married Phil- Over 10 years he had con- from the 1926 Dispersal returning to Tinwald to era. ip Morrison of Christchurch. siderable success and influ- Sale. Breed and train Trotting Isaac and Edith had a The Company Morrison and ence and served as Vice Isaac and Edith and Fami- Horses. family of six children: Morrison specialised in the President of the Corriedale ly removed to their Christ- Isaac had cemented his Leicester Selwyn, who importation of Newspaper Sheep society, 1927-1928. church Base in Ilam Road reputation as one of the was an Accountant for CWS Printing Machinery and Inks. Little, Stringfellow, Reid and where they hosted friends Leading New Zealand Sheep Longburn Freezing works in Their children were Neville, Isaac Andrew were the main and the wider Family mem- Judges, and in 1936 Isaac Palmerston North. His sons who studied at Leeds Uni- Canterbury Breeders. bers during Christchurch received an invitation to Act Alan and Ian were Lecturers versity, Philippa and Hus- By 1921 Isaac was now a Show week and during Stock as Judge at the Argentine at Melbourne and Massey band John Dobson, who Life member of the Canter- and Ram and Ewe sales, and Rural Society’s large Inter- Universities and Daughter farmed a property bury, Ellesmere and Wai- attending Sheep Council national Livestock Show , to Alison a Librarian. “Longford” at Blenheim, and mate A&P Associations. At Meetings. Ilam Road was be held at Buenos Aires, Everard George was a bred a Corriedale stud. the Timaru A&P Show in also the base while their August 22nd 1936. Isaac Pharmacist in New Regent Gerald was involved with 1921-1922 Isaac exhibited children were attending St was the First New Zealander Street ,Christchurch. He had Morrison and Morrison, Southdowns, Corriedales, Andrew’s and Amberley to be honoured with such an two daughters - Elizabeth eventually buying his own English Leicester and Lin- House. Their eldest son invitation, The Argentine and Helen a Librarian and printing business in Dune- colns, and had also estab- Leicester was the Pipe Band Rural Society presented son John Halsey a din, and Diana, spent part of lished a Border Leicester Drum Major. Isaac with a Gold Medallion, Pathologist in Melbourne. her life in Zimbabwe and Stud. In 1924-1925 he was Isaac was a member of which his Grand Daughter, Everard lived in Condell Auckland. only exhibiting Corriedales, the Council of the New Zea- Philippa Dobson, treasures Avenue. His passion was Geoffrey Charles had a and gained most points in land Sheep Breeders’ Asso- today. growing and breeding Rho- career in Radio , as a techni- the sheep section of the ciation in 1923 and contin- By 1945 Isaac and Edith dodendrons, Camelias and cian, responsible for Opera- Waimate Show, 1924 Shield ued in the position until had retired to Governors Daffodills. After his Death in tions at Makara Radio Sta- NZ Sheep Breeders’ Assn 1930, when his nephew Bay, Christchurch. The loss 1975, many of his special tion Wellington, children Dunedin Show for 4 tooth Henry Andrew of Punch- of their youngest son , dur- Rhododendrons were trans- Anne–Marie, Philippa and Corriedale rams. bowl took his place. Isaac ing the second world war planted to the garden at Richard. had retained a nucleus of had, taken its toll. Edith died “Park Farm” Greenpark. The Neville Halsey ( 1919-

Our Group of Companies is proud to be local and supporting local - Wishing everyone a wonderful Selwyn Spring Show weekend THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 17 Selwyn Spring Show 1940 ) Pilot Officer Royal Air WATER METERING AND WATER CHARGES Force 78 Squadron, was declared missing on air There are 30 urban and age people to manage their operations in Europe 1st rural water supply schemes water consumption carefully. October 1940. across Selwyn district, Current water charges The Isaac Andrew grand- providing residents with All households will pay a children, still have in their clean, quality-tested water. reduced rate of $235 per possession the many Cups, Water rates are levied by the year, plus an additional shields and Medals awarded Council to pay for the ongo- charge of 46 cents per cubic to their grand-father during ing costs of operating the metre of water (1,000 litres). his life-time water supply, and to provide There are also rural Coun- Even though Isaac Andrew’s funds for maintaining and cil water supplies where immediate Family were renewing the water supply currently a different rating never directly involved in infrastructure so that it con- system applies. The daily Sheep Farming, the Andrew tinues to operate at an ac- volume of water supplied to Stud Stock Legacy lives on. ceptable level of service. these properties is restricted Brother Philip John An- Water charging to a predefined volume. drew’s Great Grandson A new standard district- Properties not connected to a Council water supply, for Andrew Laing of Irwell wide rating system for water visit our Water Conservation the most water for lawns breeds Perendale and Texel was introduced from 1 July example rural properties which have their own bore, page. and gardens, so you can Stud Sheep and Angus Stud 2015. This was to recognise Check your water con- manage your water costs. Cattle. that residents on Council are not required to pay. Managing your water sumption Calculate water billing Nephew Henry Andrew’s supplies throughout the Your water meter is in a Water meter charges are Punchbowl Stud Property at district receive similar levels bill The normal household blue toby box inset into the billed every six months. Maheno, is today Farmed by of service so should pay ground, usually located near Your water meter account Henry’s Grandson Doug similar charges. activities which use the most water are filling a swimming the roadside at the front of lists your water meter read- Brown, breeding Poll Dorset From July 2015 to June your property. The box has a ing as the ‘present meter and Suffock Stud Sheep as 2018, Council installed water pool and watering your lawn or garden. small hole at one side where reading’. If you think your well as breeding Composite meters onto all properties you can insert a screwdriver bill is too high, turn off all Crosses. connected to Council water Typically water consump- tion is much higher over the to flip it open. Inside the box taps and check whether the The current President of supplies throughout the your water meter may have dial on the meter is moving the Ellesmere A&P Associa- district. spring, summer and autumn period when people water a lid which can be opened to as this indicates you may tion, Trevor Hobson, farms Water meters have been show the dial. have a leak. “The Craig” at Te Pirita, demonstrated to reduce their lawns and gardens water consumption as they regularly. Watering your On the water meter the black The water meter dial is originally “The Craig” in- lawn for just one hour can numbers show the number of cumulative, so it doesn’t cluded” The Crossing”, link water use to charging – complete water units that reset itself to zero each farmed by the Brownlee so people who use more use more water than a water pay more in charges, household normally uses in have been used. 1 unit = 1 year. You may want to make family and” The Prairie”. one day so being careful cubic metre of water (or 1000 a note of your current water George Hobson purchased while properties with lower water use benefit from lower about how you water your litres of water, around 100 meter reading, so you can “The Craig” Homestead lawn or garden is the best buckets). Red numbers show compare your water use next block in 1963, from Isaac charges. Water is not an unlimited resource and in way to manage your water smaller units (see diagram). time you check your meter. Andrew’s sister, Alice Pan- use. We recommend you check This and other information is nett’s Descendants. Canterbury declining ground- water levels have been a For information on house- your water meter regularly, on the Selwyn District Council concern in recent years, so hold water consumption and especially in summer and web page. the Council wants to encour- tips on conserving water autumn when households use

‘Local Store Local Show’ The Bearded Brigade from BuildLink Selwyn are stoked to be Gold Sponsors of the 2018 Selwyn Spring Show 18 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Local Scene IRRIGATION IS FOR GRASS - potential to create safety regularly checked. When issues for motorists. you set up your travelling NOT THE ROAD “It is the surprise ele- irrigator always have a ment and the force of the set-back distance from the With irrigation season consented or authorised water that could easily road,” he said. now underway, Environ- to be irrigated.” startle a motorist, it is Anyone experiencing ment Canterbury is re- Irrigation system oper- especially dangerous for spray on the road that is minding all irrigators to ators must monitor the those on motorcycles” Mr clearly coming from an ensure their water goes use of their water and Tricker said. irrigation system should on the grass and not the equipment to make sure Irrigation New Zealand contact Environment Can- road. the water is used in the chief executive Andrew terbury on 0800 324 636. Environment Canter- way that was authorised Curtis agreed and added If there is immediate bury regional leader for by their resource consent. that two of the main cul- danger to road users they compliance delivery “All irrigators should prits for water going over should contact the police. Olive Cochrane James Tricker said irriga- ensure that their water -boundary were the end Environment Canter- 1911 – 2002 tion consent holders are allocations are used dili- guns on pivot irrigators bury will shortly be in Olive married Herbert responsible for the use of gently and not wasted, and travelling irrigators touch with farmers hold- Cochrane and had three water that is applied to especially in a dry sea- set up too close to roads. ing water consents, en- children – Warren, Bruce their properties. son. We will continue to “Watering onto roads suring they are familiar and Helen. “Resource consent con- monitor unauthorised use creates a significant safe- with their responsibilities They lived in Holley ditions authorise the use of water utilising our new ty hazard, so it’s really as a water consent House, Leeston. of water to a consented locally based water zone important for irrigators to holder. She was a member of piece of land, not to run to officers and deal with it ensure they water within the Leeston Garden Club, waste,” Mr Tricker said. on a case-by-case basis,” their property bounda- and involved with St. “We understand it can be he said. ries.” John’s Anglican church, in difficult on very windy “Irrigation onto roads, “My advice is to ensure the Mothers’ Union and days but hardstand areas particularly gravel roads, end guns are set and the Sanctuary Guild. such as state highways is not only a waste of operating correctly and and rural roads are not water but also has the THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 19 Local Scene engineering designs to be LEESTON CELEBRATES SUBDIVIDING RURAL LAND - completed, particularly if a COMMITMENT & DEDICATION new road is being installed. SIMPLE, RIGHT? These conditions are re- quired to be met within a From time to time farm- how or if the allotments will specific time frame, other- ers need, or want, to subdi- be serviced with water wise the consent will lapse vide the farm. This maybe to supply and wastewater and no longer be valid. create a lifestyle block for disposal, and if the sites are At the completion of all the mum and dad to retire onto, subject to any natural haz- works necessary under the without having to move too ards such as flooding. Appli- conditions of consent, Coun- far away. It may be to di- cations also have to cover cil will issue a certificate vide a large farm into more off assessments of relevant which will enable titles to be manageable units, or to sell planning provisions as set issued by LINZ for new a chunk of the farm to a out in the Resource Manage- allotments or altered allot- Recently the Members, wives, partners and guests of neighbour. A subdivision ment Act (the Act). Failure to the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its hon- ments (under boundary may simply be an adjust- provide the information adjustments). It is only once ours evening where United Fire Brigade Association ment of the boundaries required under the Act can titles have been issued that service honours were presented. These awards recog- between neighbours to result in Council simply you have a block of land nise the commitment and dedication of firefighters facilitate a better use of rejecting the application which can be sold off sepa- serving Leeston and surrounding communities. each of the farms. altogether. rately from the rest of the Qualified Firefighter John Andrew was also present- Whatever the reason, Once resource consent farm. ed with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal every subdivision (including has been granted Council The process of subdivid- (14yrs). This medal is a Royal warranted medal pre- boundary adjustments) goes will issue a list of required ing rural land is relatively sented on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen of New through the same Council conditions which must be complicated if you are not Zealand, Queen Elizabeth second. process and will require a met prior to new titles for familiar with how the pro- resource consent. If the allotments being issued. cess works. If you are plan- resulting allotments meet This will always include a Names as per photo ning to subdivide the farm, the minimum Council area requirement that accurate even if it’s a straight for- Back Row L to R Firefighter Craig Clark 9yrs, Firefighter requirements, the subdivi- survey plans be deposited ward boundary adjustment, James Eckersley 3yrs, Firefighter Chris Clark 3yrs sion may be straight for- with Land Information New it’s a good idea to make ward: however when allot- Zealand (LINZ). Other condi- sure you fully understand Front Row ments are sought which are tions may require that spe- the process before you Operational Support Officer John Scott 9yrs, Firefighter less than the Council mini- cific works are undertaken begin. There are a range of Jamie Clark 15yrs, Station Officer Dale Hammett 23yrs, mums an application for such as the formation of an experts out there who can Qualified Firefighter John Andrew 15yrs, Chief Fire resource consent must justi- access, the installation of help guide you through the Officer Lloyd Clausen 49yrs fy why this is acceptable. power, phone, water supply process, and indeed some Every subdivision resource or water meters, or that experts are necessary as Absent; Qualified Firefighter Liam Tarpey 9yrs consent application will particular buildings are access to LINZ is limited. address a range of matters constructed or removed. The including where new bound- actual conditions will vary By Anna Mackenzie, Senior aries are to be located, greatly and will be specific Planner Baseline Group whether the allotments to each resource consent. Ph 0800 BLG 123 meet the Council minimums, They may require specific 20 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Ellesmere Sport

Springston Trophy Ian Craw, Neville Lancaster, Jean Craw, – Catherine, Victoria and ELLESMERE BOWLS SUB-CENTRE Viv Mathews - Springston Alexandra. Veterans Pairs Murray Lancaster Peter Armitage Adrienne was a teacher Chatterton Cup Round 1 29/09/18 Novice Pairs Mary Nash, Jeff Smith who taught at Leeston Diamond Harbour, 6 v Leeston 1, 2 Leeston 2 , 2 v Lincoln 4,6 Husband & Wife Ian & Jean Craw Primary, Leeston Con- Akaroa, 2 v Southbridge, 6 Lincoln, 3 v Lincoln 2, N/A North River v South River South 112 - North 89 Lincoln 1, v Tai Tapu, N/A vent, where she became Rep Player of the Year Viv Mathews principal, and Papanui. Benny Cup (Most points in Championships) - Murray Fox Ellesmere Cup Round 1 02/10/18 Bullock Trophy (Most points in Champion of Champions) - She supported Michael Dia/Harbour 15 v Leeston 2, 11 Lincoln 1, 24 v Lincoln 6, 1 Springston in his role as Mayor of Akaroa 17 v Tai Tapu 10 Sth/Bridge 17 v Lincoln 3, 14 Selwyn District Council for Lincoln 2, 7 v Leeston 1, 20 Lincoln 4, 19 v Lincoln 5, 13 Wakaipa Shield (Winner of Interclub) - Springston South Radford Cup North of the river winner - Springston 12 years. Patterson Shield South of the river winner - Sedgemere Adrienne was involved in ELLESMERE INDOOR BOWLS 2018 the community as secre- Won Lost Shots Shots Points tary of Country Girls, TROPHY WINNERS For Against Springston South 6 1 633 471 12 secretary of the South- Southbridge/Leeston 5 2 569 497 10 bridge Plunket when the Championships: Sedgemere 5 2 543 491 10 new Plunket rooms were Singles Murray Fox Springston 5 2 512 499 10 being built. She was in- Pairs Ian Craw, Neville Lancaster Ladbrooks 2 5 527 532 04 volved with the Play Triples Ian Craw, Neville Lancaster, Jean Craw Lincoln 2 5 442 562 04 Fours Lorraine Partridge, Tony Partridge, Reilene Croft, Prebbleton 2 5 463 591 04 Centre, Southbridge, sec- Nerida McNab St John 1 6 498 544 02 retary of the PTA Leeston Junior Singles Scott Broomhall Primary School and a Gold Star - 5 Champion wins - Tony Partridge member of St Joseph’s Adrienne Margaret Champion of Champions: McEvedy (nee Turner) Catholic Church. Singles Dickson Chapman - Springston South 1940 – 2012 Pairs Jeremy Markham, Jean Craw - Springston This and other material Triples David Pugh-Williams, Mary Nash, Helen Derecourt Adrienne married Mi- was supplied by the Elles- Lincoln chael Thomas McEvedy mere Historical Society Fours Tony Partridge, Bob Lambie, Clem Smith, Mary 1964, who farmed Wed- Cameron - Sedgemere derburn, Southbridge. Husband & Wife Neville & Mary Lancaster - Springston Mixed Pairs Tony Jones, Tania Olliver - Springston, Leeston They had three children

THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 21 Ellesmere Sport B Grade - Mayberry Cup - Brent Whitefield warm night and only a ELLESMERE CLAY TARGET CLUB slight NW wind. It was Prizes over the whole day out of 75 Targets. Sponsored by also pleasing to see a Pubs & Clubs Results 15-9-18 Turners Tannery! Dunsandel Tavern have done it again with a perfect score of number of youngsters who last year raced in the 75! A Grade Team consisted of 1st - Antony French Social & Development B. Washbourne 2nd - Mike Sime section making the jump K. Chappell 3rd - Stan Childs to the Senior ranks, and Z. Crofts B Grade handling the increased J. Howden 1st - Wayne Heslop pace and larger fields R. Wilson 2nd - Georgia Washbourne well. 3rd - George Gray Full results weren’t C Grade available at the time of 1st - Robbie Allan deadline, but in the Senior 2nd - Chris Darling race most of the field 3rd - Chris Graham come together in the home straight and a big Next Shoot is the Double Rise Champs on the 20th bunch contested the sprint October. Sponsored by Westmark Linemarking! to the line. Provisionally, Adam Herd led them in, Haycock, No 14 Dick Taiaroa followed closely by Gary

ELLESMERE Twos: MacPherson, Joshua Ocop- GOLF CLUB Gary Seddon, Dan O’Keefe Corsey & Rinze Schuur- Single Rise Champs Results 22-9-18 #2, Sid McCormick, Allan mans. Full results for the Generously Sponsored by Ross Turner of Turner’s Tannery! Haycock #11, David Wills, Seniors and the Social & Watering Tournament Bruce McMillan, Allan Hay- Development race will be Skeet held on 26 September cock #14. in the next issue of the A Grade - Stan Childs Echo. B Grade - Antony French Men: 0 – 18 Grade: LEESTON CYCLING C Grade - Kaitlin Watson Mike Steed 1st 40 points, CLUB The season continues Bruce Bampton 2nd, Dan on Thursday nights from Single Rise Club O’Keefe 3rd, Gary Seddon Cycling at Leeston the Rugby Club carpark Hammond Cup HOA - Cary Wesley 4th, Noel Lowery 5th, John kicked off on the 4th of A Grade Bar - Chris Greenwood Matthews 6th, Bruce throughout Daylight Sav- October with near perfect ing. B Grade Bar - Wayne Heslop Sampson 7th, Ray Anderson conditions and nearly 60 C Grade GM Doyle Cup - Robbie Allan 8th, C Grade Bar - Robbie Allan riders between the two The AGM for the Club Men 19 – 36 Grade: races turning out. The was held in early Septem- Single Rise Open Wayne Te Mete 1st 45 races were over the usual ber and Nigel McCartin A A Greenwood Cup HOA - Wayne Heslop points, Bill Whelan 2nd, 16km block, and the rid- was appointed as the new Allan Haycock 3rd, Roger ers were able to pick their Club President. To mark Farmer 4th, H Jacobs 5th, own handicap marks, for 35 years of existence, Stu Chamberlain 6th, Gavin what is essentially a five Life Members were Walkinshaw 7th, Jim grading race. also elected – Robbie Jacques 8th, For many it was their Risdon, Richard Clark, Jim first race since last sea- Thomson, Jason Revell & Nearest the Pins: son, but still fast times No 2 Dan O’Keefe, No 9 Jackie Vickery. Bruce McDonald, No 11 Allan were recorded with the 22 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Community Notices COMMUNITY EVENT SUDOKU

4 2 5 7 “You only 1 8 live once, 8 9 4 but if you 7 9 5 4 6 do it right, 2 8 7 once is 1 8 5 enough.” 3 1 Mae West 5 7 9 5 8 Solution for the last issue

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FAMILY NOTICE SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP Staff Wanted! Windle, Terence Neil Currently looking for new staff to join our team. 31 hours per week. died 12th September 2018. Must be skilled in cooking or able to make amazing coffee, Lynette, Teresa and Chris- with good customer service skills. tine and family wish to Phone 03 325 4145 or 027 424 5122 express their thanks to all for their support and love, phone calls, visits, cards, food and flowers on the sad passing of Terry. Please accept this as a personal and sincere thank you.

Unveiling Gilbert Commemoration Plaque

Brookside Anglican Church Cemetery Sunday 28 October 2018 at 1-30 pm.

Descendants of John and Elizabeth Gilbert SCHOOL CLEANER WANTED and others interested Southbridge School welcome to attend 10 hours per week (2 hours per day) Monday – Friday after 3pm. Additional Enquires to Roger Gilbert hours during school holidays. phone 324 3648 For a job description, and to apply please email [email protected] Southbridge School Board of Trustees AGM Casual vacancy for an elected trustee

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative. The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection. If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll Dunsandel Irwell Rugby ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, Football Club to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election AGM for 2018 will be held. Monday 29th October Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by 7.30pm -election should write to: Dunsandel Sports Centre All Welcome Chairperson - Richard Hall Board of Trustees Southbridge School c/o 25 Hastings Street, Southbridge, 7602 Sedgemere Hall AGM By: 9am Monday 5th November, 2018 Thursday 25th October 8pm At the hall Anyone welcome to attend 24 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Community Notices ~ Trades & Services

FOR SALE FOR SALE HEALTH & WELLBEING 2019 Calendars & Dia- Ellesmere Lions Pea Straw Bowen therapy ries. Be in early to get your first choice. At TakeNote We have sold out of this seasons stock. Leeston. Ph 3243500 We can take orders for small bales or Beverley Barnett medium squares which will be available in ALTERATIONS, clothing January 2019. Available by appointment Mondays at ‘The Clinic’ repairs, trousers, hems etc. Phone Alex Hayward 3244094. Little Boutique, Leeston. Ph. High St, Southbridge. Ph 027 442 9038 Christine 027 228 7641. STOCK FEED - $10 per bag (approx 17kg) CABBAGE, Lettuce, Silver- Suitable for calves, horses, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, beet, Tomato, Pansies, chickens and sheep. Strawberries, plants and Made from raw barley, crushed malt screenings and molasses. seeds now at Pickup Dunsandel Leeston Hammer Hardware. Contact 03 325 4447 or [email protected] Ph 3243559

FOR SALE FLORIST & GIFTS DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off Fresh Asparagus & Lettuce. the car. Also 4WDs. Picked daily. 3 High St. Christmas has Jack’s Service Centre Southbridge. arrived at (2011) Ltd. Ph 324 3903 Periwinkle Florist www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz Ph 027 274 6214 www.periwinkle.co.nz DMC Stranded Cotton Em- WORK WANTED broidery Threads. $1.80ea Flowers & Gifts available for SPOUTING SYSTEMS available at Little Boutique Semi-retired Gentleman Every Family Occasion Leeston Ph 0272287641 Is seeking lawn mowing and small tidying up jobs. Phone Tony 3243347 INK CARTRIDGES: All brands. Save your mileage and buy local. TakeNote PRE-SCHOOLER Leeston. Ph 3243500 ACTIVITIES WANTED TO RENT IN STOCK NOW “Courtney’s War” by Wilbur House wanted for immedi- Need spouting or downpipes replaced? Smith at TakeNote Leeston. ate rent. Preferably must CALL :- Ph 3243500 have sheds or lockup dou- LPG - We also fill LPG bot- ble garage. tles - Primus, 9kg, 45kg & Ph Raymond Christey Fork lift bottles. And fill all 0272257201 vehicles. Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Ltd, Ph. 3243-903. www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz FOR RENT For professional service, peace of mind and a great deal! Wednesdays Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote. NEW RANGE OF CHILDRENS 10:30am - 12 noon TOYS Coming in daily at 3 Bedroom house in Leeston At the Station Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 Township. Long term. 3 Station St, Leeston For all your needs for: Phone 0274475460 (except holidays) SKORTS made to measure $3/family, 1st session free at Little Boutique, High St, Residential and Commercial Painting New Members Welcome! Concrete Crack Repair Systems Leeston. Ph. Christine Waterproofing and Roof Membranes 027 228 7641 Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems TYRES - For all your com- THE ELLESMERE ECHO DEADLINE AND plete tyre needs, see us at To discuss any of your requirements Baylis Bros. Bridgestone Lsn PUBLICATION DATES FOR 2018 please contact us: Now at 1631 Leeston Rd DEADLINE DATE PUBLICATION DATE Ph 3243709 October 19 October 25 Stew or Nick, 324 2406 November 02 November 08 101 High Street, P.O. Box 1, Southbridge November 16 November 22 [email protected] THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 25 Trades & Services HAIR STUDIO REGISTERED DRAINLAYER EXCAVATION & DRAINAGE

No Job too Big, no Job too Small, no Job too Tough. Open Call us today for a FREE quote, suggestions Tuesday and assistance on any job. From Land Clearing, Stump/Hedge Removal, Drainage, to Saturday. to a Stock Underpass and more!

Office: 03 324 3744 Paul Johnston: 027 432 9590 PLUMBER Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston BEAUTICIAN Southern Belle Beauty. 110 High St, Leeston MOTOR MECHANIC For all your beauty needs. Alastair Hammerich “Because we all deserve to feel beautiful.” Ph 020 409 85720 Phone Charlotte 0220676646 Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY SERVICES

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING REQUIREMENTS The Shed ~ WOF Safety Inspections Good used clothing. ~ Full Mechanical Repairs Behind the ~ Servicing & Warranty Servicing Co-operating church, ~ Tyres St David’s Leeston ~ Batteries (Fund raising for world mission projects) PHONE 324 3378 ~ 18 Station Street. Leeston

Open Tuesdays 1 - 3pm [email protected] Wednesdays , Thursdays & Market days 9.30am - 12.30pm

“If the flags are out then we are open.”

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FOODBANK LANDSCAPING & HIRE EQUIPMENT Phone Leonie 3243-576

ELLESMERE COMMUNITY CARE When friends and MUSIC TUITION  Petrol & Diesel Servicing EQUESTRIAN SERVICES  4 Wheel Laser Wheel Alignment family can’t be there PIANO LESSONS  Computer Fault Scanning Ellesmere Natural Hoof  Courtesy Cars - Pick up & drop off in Leeston available Call the Ellesmere Children and Adults  WOF Safety Inspection Community Care Trimming Ph: Kate on 324 3735  Tyres Ph 3244080 Call Stuart on 0275101389 027 426 1988  Batteries Eftpos available [email protected]  LPG refills 26 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Trades & Services HOME IMPROVEMENTS ~ HOME IMPROVEMENTS AFFORDABLE CONCRETE & PAVING RESIDENTIAL ~ COMMERCIAL & CIVIL ~ EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS

“Impeccable Quality. Affordable Price”

Call 0508 UR DRIVE (0508 87 37483)

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Contact Jason on 020 4155 3184 Showerdomes Email: [email protected] Tiling

Adrian’s Building Services - (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Heating Installer 10+ years

Ellesmere Window Cleaning Upstairs - Downstairs - In and Out Residential - Commercial - Out and About ENGINEERING SERVICES Whatever you need we can sort you out AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Also now - Spider Proofing Exterior and Interior Ph 3243-227 TRAILERS….. Grant 027 221 5060 or Penny 027 895 5943 ‘WE TAKE ON ANYTHING!’ Header Repair Specialists Waterblaster, General Engineering Steam cleaner, Phone/Fax 03 324 2145 Carpet-cleaner. Mobile: Mike 022 091 1021 (A/H) or Pete 027 331 9821 Baylis Bros (Lsn) Ltd, 185 Jollies Rd. Southbridge ph. 3243-629. PAINTING & DECORATING IMPACT Painting & Decorating CHILLER TRAILER Fully-qualified tradesmen specialising in $50 per day Commercial and Residential Properties Phone 3242-642 Interior and Exterior Roofs Free quotes 027 584 7980 Michael McAulay (03) 3243-258; 027 244 8052 HALL & EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE THE STATION Great for birthdays, groups, Sports*, socials. Great kitchen

Candy floss machine Popcorn machine $50/day + ingreds + gst

Carnival Lights

Great rates *All inquiries welcome All proceeds go towards local Youth groups and Mainly Music Contact Christine Redden [email protected] THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 11th October 2018 27 Trades & Services CONTRACTING CONTRACTING ~ CONTRACTING MB FENCING CONTRACTING Selwyn Area & Surrounds All types of rural fencing, latest equipment. All work guaranteed FREE QUOTES PH. (evenings) 324 4111 or 0273 395 695

ELECTRICIAL SERVICES FIREWOOD FOR SALE

DRY FIREWOOD AVAILABLE Macrocarpa Old Man Pine

RUBBISH REMOVAL Phone 329 7066 or 027 224 3301 Can deliver 9 cu.m at one time

SEED SPECIALISTS Contractors - Farms - Businesses - Schools - Residents For all Testing and Tagging requirements Maree Lemon 021 0234 5252 [email protected] GLASS & GLAZING 28 Thursday 11th October 2018 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Local Scene