Issue 737 Friday 8th April 2016

Inside this issue: Woolshed Shows Roaring 2 Success Wings & Wheels cont…

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Back Roads Tour

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Darfield Forward 5 Founda on Ambassador Jonty’s Journey

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Darfield Plunket Toy Library Update

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Roar Season Safety Reminder

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Windwhistle Anzac Boxes 9 Hororata AgriKids Winners

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Champion Lamb

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Sports Results

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Public No ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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After a foggy start, which hampered the arrival of some of the airborne craft, event organisers agreed they could not have got a better day for the biennial Wings and Wheels, held on the picturesque, Kimberley Road farm, owned by Charlie and Jo Draper, Draper last Sunday, April 3rd.

Those attending had the choice of a good selection of stalls to keep hunger at bay, as both the Malvern Lions and Darfield Primary School were on site, cooking up storms.

The Sheffield Fire Brigade’s fundraising Wings and Wheels event has been run five times, spanning ten years of organisation for those at the helm and those volunteering to assist. There’s a massive amount of behind the scenes

planning, contacting, and general organisation to get something on this scale off the ground (pardon the pun).

From the amazing collection of planes, helicopters and motor vehicles to the outstanding selection of model planes, the event entertained and impressed all who attended.

For anyone who missed it mark the week after Easter two years hence - on the calendar, for the next one!

There were so many highlights, but one which drew everyone’s eyes skywards was a demonstration from the remote control jet. This 1/19th scale model is capable of 200 kilometres per hour and flies for approximately six minutes with a full fuel tank.

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An impressive and often nostalgic line of the new, the old and the classic - with the mechanical pride and joy of one of the event organisers - Nev Croy and his partner Heather Taege in the foreground.

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Saturday 16th April, 7:30pm Glenroy Community Hall Tickets: $20 from Catherine Ritson 03 318 6565 Light supper included

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The Sons of a Bitch and Mel Parsons’ Woolshed Tour has definitely got off to a roaring start - with only two shows out of five left in the Selwyn region, having tickets still available.

The music/theatre/comedy trio kicked off their twenty-two date South Island tour to a sold out crowd at Quartz Hill Station in Windwhistle on March 30th, where the evening also included a fundraiser for Windwhistle School who cooked-up a delicious barbecue dinner, prior to the Show. Due to demand, two more shows have been added to the Selwyn tour another in Windwhistle on April 16th, and in Springfield on April 17th.

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on May 1st and Springfield (Brooksdale) on April 29th have already sold out.

Sons of a Bitch actor Emma Newborn, Newborn commented that she is, “absolutely thrilled” with the response to the Shows so far, “we were a little nervous about how to top our previous Show, ‘The Bitches Box’, but audiences seem to be really enjoying this one too, so we are

having a lot of fun”.

Week one of the tour finished up at Mt Somers station to another sold out woolshed. The event featured on TV3's Newshub last week and was also captured by the iconic TV show ‘Country Calendar’, which will screen later in the year.

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Amelia Dunbar & Emma Newborn who along with Mel Parsons are continuing to entertain Selwyn.

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The New Zealand Fire service demonstrated its thought provoking kitchen fire display, along with the child’s evacuation tunnel. As at other events, this tunnel was a big success with over 1,000 children going through it.

Organisers thank the members of the Kirwee Fire Brigade for all their help and support and also appreciate the great job of road control and car parking performed by the Coalgate Fire Brigade.

Darfield Fire Brigade brought along their always popular, Bedford Fire Engine, which never fails to be top of the list of things to do, for the youngsters.

Bobby White from the Springfield Fire Brigade put on

an impressive display with the Christchurch Airport extremely large fire tender - as imposing from a distance, as up close.

Organisers estimate they had approximately 3,000 people attend this year and sincerely thank all those who went to considerable trouble preparing cars, planes and other display items - then bringing them along.

Pilot, plane owner and farmer Charlie Draper was appreciative of the support given the event

by Graham Bethell (Mustang plane), Brian Hall (Harvard aircraft), Ivan Campbell with his Spitfire replica and Duncan Hart for his aeronautic topdressing display - along with all the other planes and helicopters that attended, at considerable cost to the owners.

“The money raised from this event will be used to upgrade our communication radios and replace a battery in our old defibrillator,” said Sheffield Brigade Fire Chief, Nev Croy.

Croy “The Officers and members of the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to thank all the volunteers who supplied equipment and helped us with man power on the day. Without their help this event just could not take place,” Nev added.

“Lastly we would like to thank all members of the public who supported this event, we hope you all enjoyed it. All going well, we will be hopefully be running another one in two years time,” Nev and Charlie finished.

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Michael Oakley of Hororata, a long time supporter of the event - ‘glides in’.

Wednesday 13th April, 7pm at Darfield High School Hall Koha taken at the door (Voluntary Dona on) The Community Korero is an evening community event that runs in conjunc on with the Cool to Korero school programme.

Where the school talk empowers young people to find solu ons for their problems and makes it ok to talk, the Community Korero reinforces the need for adults to listen. AIer all, there is no point in ge ng our youth to open up if nobody is listening.

Over the course of the evening Mike shares

his story with the community before branching out and talking about the problems faced by today’s youth. They include: bullying, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, sex abuse, divorce, sexuality and disconnec on at home and in school. An in depth Q & A follows and it is here that the community gets to ask the hard ques ons, express their concerns and offer up solu ons that may be helpful for our youth.

All welcome … hope to see you there!

Drawing a huge spectator interest - were the model planes and helicopters.

To view a full set of Malvern A & P Show results visit www.malvernnews.co.nz

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Steve and Ainsley Apirana

BACK ROADS TOUR Tuesday 12th April, 7:30pm - 9pm.

Cost: $5 for adults (18+) Children FREE Darfield Bap st Church 15 Greendale Road, Darfield

Steve and Ainsley Apirana are not only friends of locals Tim and Sally Broughton, Broughton but will also be visiting the area to perform again, on Tuesday, April 12th to share their talent and stories, which have a wide appeal.

Steve and Ainsley perform as a duo with two guitars, two vocals, whistles flutes and harmonica. Starting in Auckland, they will tour both islands of New Zealand starting early in March until April 18th.

Steve is renowned as one of the finest gospel musicians currently working in Australasia.

He is a gifted communicator, highly skilled guitarist and vocalist, with an extraordinary sense of humour. Eclectic in style, he specialises in blues and gospel, and over the 35 years of his career has played with some of the best. He first took to the stage in band ‘Butler’, before joining gospel band ‘Judah’, started up sixties spoof rock band ‘The Velvettes’, then toured solo and in more recent years teamed up with wife Ainsley. Steve captivates audiences in a way that very few can and has released four

Ainsley and Steve Apirana - soon to perform in Darfield. albums. The latest of which, ‘This Wretched Man’, in November 2011.

Ainsley, also a singer/ songwriter, has recorded twelve of her own songs on an album called ‘Autumn’ in 2001 and released a new album in 2014 ‘Cappuccinos and Vanilla Squares’. Ainsley joins Steve with vocals, guitar, whistles and flutes to bring the audience a collection of songs from their six albums, plus some of their favourite covers. Their mission is to bring encouragement and hope to people in all walks of life; to share their songs and

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their stories of life on the road, and the triumphs and struggles they have met along the way.

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An elite group of high school students are set to tackle female sporting participation in communities throughout the country, thanks to the Forward Foun dati on Am bas sa dor Programme. Grace Lemon, Lemon who currently attends Darfield High School, has been selected as a Christchurch Volleyball ambassador for the initiative.

Grace was selected for this role as she possesses the ability to increase participation in minority sports, which is something that she is passionate about. The Darfield High student is also involved with many other sports, but feels that Volleyball needs the most promotion and more participation is needed for it to evolve from a minority sport into a mainstream option.

Forward Foundation has just announced twenty-two high school students as the second group of Forward Foundation Ambassadors, which was established last year, to incentivise and assist high school students in promoting girls’ sport in their school and community.

“We set ourselves a target of twenty Ambassadors this year, but the calibre of applications was so high we just had to take twenty-two,” said Ambassador Programme co-ordinator, Devanshi Gandhi.

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“We just know these girls will achieve great things in their community, for their peers and their sport.”

Forward Foundation provides their Ambassadors with resources, information and mentors to help the young women action initiatives in their schools and communities, encouraging participation and growth in their sport.

Devanshi said the Foundation aims to build on last year’s success, which saw each Ambassador contributing in different, but effective ways.

“For example, we had a rugby player who went from having no team to play for at school, to establishing three teams, and helping coach them too - and that’s exactly what we’re about.

“It’s giving these girls a whiteboard if you like, a space to think about what they could do, talk to other likeminded girls, receive some guidance and advice, and make a real difference in a space that’s so important to them.

“We’re still learning though, and we received some valuable feedback from our Ambassadors last year which has resulted in some exciting initiatives for this year’s group.”

Devanshi said Forwa rd Foundation Ambassadors will also learn vital leadership skills, allowing them to develop

personally, and contribute more to their sporting code.

“It's all about giving them the opportunity to grow, inspire those around them and promote their sports - which is of benefit to them, their communities, and the state of sport in New Zealand,” she said.”

“We’re really pleased with the diversity of sports and regions our Ambassadors represent.

“We can’t wait to see what 2016 holds for them,” Devanshi concluded.

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Jonty, the Smolenskis second child, was born seven weeks premature and was diagnosed with TTD last year.

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July. This will allow them the chance to learn more about the disorder and to meet medical experts and other families with children who suffer from the disease. Determined to get there, the Smolenski's set about fundraising in the hopes of raising enough funding to attend this potentially lifechanging conference.

And so, ‘Jonty's Journey’ was born and on Saturday night at the Hornby Workingman's Club, the family’s dream was realised and supported enthusiastically with more than 450 people attending the event from across the country. Money was raised courtesy of ticket purchases, as well as from a large number of auction items sold on the night.

The most popular auction item by far was a scenic flight around Christchurch with Richie McCaw, McCaw which was sold for more than $6,000. “The biggest surprise (and the moment that actually brought me to tears) was 84 year old Grandad Kev (Julia’s Dad and Jonty’s Great Grandad) winning the helicopter ride with Richie - we had no idea he intended to bid and hope it's a real experience for him,” said Maree. Another lucky bidder won a one hour scenic flight, for two people, over Christchurch in a private plane, donated by another with local connections, Wayne May. All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen was enlisted as guest speaker for the evening, and his one hour chat with More FM's, Bondy who handled the MC role with aplomb, was the highlight of the night.

Maree said the support and generosity shown from everyone on the night left both she and Sam, along with their families feeling very emotional.

"We have been so lucky and are

humbled at the way so many people have rallied around us," Maree said.

"From the people who offered goods and services that were sold at the auction, to all the people who attended the function on Saturday night, we have been extremely blessed and are very thankful for their support."

Monies raised from the fundraiser will go directly to the costs of Maree, Sam and Jonty, along with their other two children, Laughlin (5) and Ruby (21 months), getting to Washington.

Paying their own way are Lee and Julia, who will join the Smolenski’s in Washington to offer much appreciated support.

“We are also in the process of setting up a charitable trust to assure people that their money is going directly towards Jonty.

Until then folk can find out more by searching: Jonty’s Journey on Facebook. Any money remaining after the conference will go towards on-going care for Jonty in the future.”

Jonty Smolenski - This gorgeous boy and his family have now raised enough funds to attend a potentially life-changing conference in Washington, USA.

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This year, 2016, is the twentieth anniversary of the Darfield Toy Library, which was set up in 1996 for the children of the township and surrounding area.

In May 2009 the Toy Library combined with Darfield Plunket to create Darfield Plunket and Toy Library, which provides both Toy Library and Plunket services for children aged 0-6 years and their families in the community.

Darfield Plunket and Toy Library is run by a committee of volunteers and newly appointed toy librarian Becky Gerritsen, together with the ongoing support of its members.

“As parents we all understand how busy life can be, but the toy library relies on its members helping out for its continued existence,” commented Ainsley Bell, Bell a Toy Library spokesperson.

“Membership of the Toy Library makes you eligible to hire toys for a fortnight with a small hire fee ranging from $0.50 to $3.00 per toy. Currently

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membership subscriptions are $35 for volunteer-members who are rostered on three times per year, to help the librarian count toys and put them away during library sessions. Becoming a volunteer member not only helps the toy librarian but can be a great way to meet other parents. You can also choose to be a member, but not volunteer and pay a $75 subscription. A casual non-membership fee of $10 per hire is also available and is especially useful if you have visiting family or friends with young children, and need a selection of toys to entertain them.”

The volunteers of Darfield Plunket and Toy Library have just held their monthly meeting and have a couple of exciting events in the pipeline, see the advertisement in this issue for their dessert night. There’s a

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With the ‘Roar’ fast approaching it is a prudent time to discuss firearms safety,” said Senior Constable, Darfield Police, Andy Grant.

Grant “First and foremost,” he said, “every firearms user should be completely familiar with the seven basic rules of the Firearms Code.”

1. Treat every firearm as loaded 2. Always point firearms in a safe direction 3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire 4. Identify the target beyond all doubt 5. Check the firing zone 6. Store firearms and ammunition safely 7. Avoid alcohol or drugs when handling firearms.

Statistically during the roar this year, somewhere in New Zealand, a hunter will be shot and possibly killed, when out deerstalking in the bush. This happens because quite simply the person firing the firearm has not adhered to rule four of the Arms Code (identify the target beyond all doubt).

Tragically on March 31st, 2016 a 23 year old hunter was fatally shot near the Sparrow Hawk Track in the Ruahine Ranges in

the North Island whilst deerstalking.

“In December 2015 while visiting family in the North Island I took a nephew into the Ruahines off the Napier-Taihape Road with the hope of getting my nephew his first deer in a location very close to where I myself shot my first deer many years ago,” Andy said. “After walking into our location on a formed old four wheel drive and acce s s t r ack w e w e re approximately twenty minutes away from a hut, half an hour before darkness when we heard two rifle shots in close proximity.

My immediate thought was, I hope someone is shooting at a target, not an animal. Two hundred metres further up the track we came across two hunters who had just shot a red stag on the track. They advised us that there were ten hunters in their party who had flown into the area.

“My nephew and I walked as far away from this location as we could, before darkness fell, and bivvied up for the night in the tussocks. Before day break we legged it out of the area as we did not feel safe.

“Eight years ago a good friend of mine, one with whom I had

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trained and studied for four years as a Ranger in the New Zealand Forest Service, was shot and killed by his hunting companion, on the West Coast,” Andy said. “Bill Bill lived for his hunting and outdoor pursuits and would still be alive today if his mate had positively identified his target.”

“Several years ago in Fiordland I attended a hunting accident in rugged bush where two brothers were out hunting together. They separated and one shot the other through the buttock when in pursuit of a fleeing hind. Fortunately this man was located some hours later, winched out of dense bush at nightfall and flown urgently to hospital, fortunately he survived. Again the brother who fired the shot did not adhere to rule four,” Andy stressed.

Being the holder of a firearms licence is a privilege, not a right and Police make stringent background enquiries into every firearms licence application, to ascertain that person's suitability as being a fit and proper person to possess one.

Firearms Codes are available free of charge from the Darfield Police Station. Cont on next page...

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As part of their ANZAC Social Studies topic and inspired by the Princess Mary Gift Boxes of 1914, Windwhistle School's Room 2 students have been busy making ANZAC boxes.

Initially these were intended for NZ Defence Force personnel currently serving overseas, to let them know they were being thought of on ANZAC Day 2016, and to say thank you for their service. However after being advised that packages were not allowed to be sent to New Zealand’s overseas soldiers for security reasons, the children wrote letters to them instead.

However thirteen lucky soldiers in training at Burnham Camp will now receive the ANZAC boxes.

Back L to R: Rosa Bell, Kelsey Bell, Jasmine Gannon, The boxes have been individually George Daly, Georgie Veronese. Middle L to R: Emily Richards, decorated by the children and Emma Richards, Tahu Walker, Abhisha Raju. small mementoes placed inside.

Front L to R: James Miers, Max Bell, Alex Bell, Fergus Daly.

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“Please remember to obtain permission from landowners before venturing onto private land to hunt,” Andy added. “If the landowner declines to give you permission, that is his or her right, please respect that.”

Under the Wild Animal Control Act 1977, the current penalty for hunting on property without the authority of the landowner (Poaching) is $100,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment now.

For young, aspiring hunters in the community there are a few useful tips before heading out in the roar: Take the time now to sight in

the rifle, get to know where the projectile is hitting at different distances. “If you are stalking in the bush during the roar, your shots are most likely going to be taken in the five to ten metre range, out to maybe twenty metres maximum. It is beneficial to get out into your chosen hunting area now to survey the landscape and get to know the lie of the land, look for stag rubbings and wallow holes and speak to older and more experienced hunters. You will gain a lot of useful knowledge from listening to their hunting exploits over the years.”

Now is the time to start organising gear (GPS,

emergency locator beacon, compass, maps, emergency survival blanket, cigarette lighter, matches, food etc).

Andy’s tip: “I find it’s a good idea to take a piece of car inner tube rubber which will ignite easily if you are caught out for the night, or need to get a fire going fast in wet conditions.”

Don't become a sad statistic this season. “Choose your hunting partners wisely, positively identify your target and let’s hope there are no more hunting fatalities during the 2016 roar,” Andy concluded.

• Qualified Butcher/Operator • No Job too Small • MAF Listed • Carcass Delivered to Butcher of Your Choice

Pete Blanken Phone 03 318 8894 Mob 027 692 2340

Dairy lane, Farm tracks maintenance Driveways Tree, hedge and stump removal

Senior Constable Andy Grant

Water Race Cleaning Sub-divisions Horse Arenas Trenching for service

NICK & YOLANDE HOWELL - YOUR LOCAL VETS IN ROLLESTON Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

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AgriKids Regional Finals were held at the Oxford Show on Saturday, April 2nd. The AgriKids Regional Finals

Grace Flett (pictured above) gained the prestigious title of AgriKid of the Day. “New to Hororata this year, Grace has firmly thrown herself in to all things Hororata Primary School.

After her short time at the School, she is already the Leader for Sports and has enjoyed being actively involved in School activities,” reported a school spokesperson.

Dairy Conversion Specialist • • • • • • •

All Farm Fencing Dairy conversions Post & rail fencing Yard building Residential fencing Security fencing Subdivisions

• Accredited Fencing Contractor • Specialist bulldozer and side mounted postdriver

Geoff Rogers 021 640 748 or 03 317 8028 www.highcountryfencing.co.nz

included teams of three competing in eight different modules, based on all aspects of the Agriculture Industry.

Modules could include: caring for animals, identifying farm equipment, weather forecasting, playing with beehives, matching foods, lassoing horses, spraying weeds, putting together a milking cluster, making sausages, or irrigation, plus much more. It was all about getting hands dirty and having fun with friends and contestants certainly didn’t have to be from a farm to have a go!

The top seven teams from the Module Section moved on to the ‘Final Race Off’ which

involved completing a mixture of tasks and being judged on quality and time. Tasks within the Race Offs could include: throwing gumboots, eating food, completing puzzles, fencing, driving go-karts, making a coke geyser and more. The Race Offs were the fun and exciting aspect of the competition as teams raced against each other and supporters cheered on their favourite team! Points were calculated at completion and the top three teams were awarded prizes, as well as progressing from these regional finals to the Grand Final to be held in Timaru.

Hororata Primary School also placed third in the team event.

L-R: Tom Chaffey, Grace Flett and Will Cookson, all 10 year olds and all part of the Leadership team at Hororata Primary School.

They will now progress to the Grand Final, in Timaru.

• 2 Topdown Cultivators • Ripping • Vaderstad Drill • Fodder Beet Planter • Direct Drilling • Ploughing • Cultivator & Roller • Swifterdisc

STEVE ROBERTS M: 027 439 8410 E: tepirita@xtra.co.nz

New Drill with half width shutoff

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services in your area

Following the success with his pet lamb at the Hororata Primary School’s annual Pet Day last November, Dustin Rowlands took his woolly champion, ’Patch’ to the Christchurch A & P Show the next weekend, coming home with a second place for his project.

At Easter, Patch and Dustin went to try their luck at the Malvern A & P Show at Sheffield. Dustin’s knowledge and care and Patch’s breeding and grooming was recognised and rewarded, and the pair won the Champion Pet Award at the Show.

Dustin Rowlands was delighted with his prized lamb’s achievements.

Smart information based decisions

Ploughing ● Subsoiling ● Power Harrowing Conventional Drilling ● Roller Drilling ● Direct Drilling ● Mowing ● Pivot Track Maintenance ● Muck Spreading ● Drilling with Fertiliser Full service from start to finish David Buckley 027 659 6596 Sean Buckley 027 466 7739 Office: 03 317 9522 ruralfields@xtra.co.nz www.ruralfields.co.nz

NZ patented CROSS SLOT proven technology delivers accurate seed to soil contact and is the only drill to place fertiliser alongside the seed.

Now operating TWO Cross Slot Drills.

For your Autumn Pasture & Feed Drilling requirements please contact:

Phone Rob: 027 525 9002 Marg: 027 222 5499 Email: thomasnotillage@gmail.com

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To view a full set of Malvern A & P Show results visit www.malvernnews.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Saturday 16th April FREE ENTRY

(10am onwards)

Main Street, Leeston - from 10:00am

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 349 4946. www.selfdefence.co.nz

ELLESMERE RUGBY For game results from last week and the draw for this week please visit www.ersu.org.nz

NETBALL For the 2016 season Malvern Netball Centre will be running the ANZfutureFERNS programme on a Friday aIernoon (Term 2 only) star ng 29th April.

To ignite a lifelong involvement in Netball, a sequen al programme has been developed that is at the right level for the players at each stage. The emphasis is on fun ac vi es conducted in a safe environment. Small sided games are the preferred training method and are proven to be the most appropriate way to enhance skill and tac cal development.

• Year 1 - 2: Introduces netball to 5 - 6 year olds. The aim is to develop fundamental movement and basic Netball skills. Playing 4 v 4 allows the players to pass, catch and shoot from day one.

• Year 3 - 4: Designed to be fast and fun, maximising par cipa on.

• Year 5: Players rotate to prevent early specialisa on in posi ons. The emphasis is on all players ge ng plenty of touches of the ball and the opportunity to develop a broad skill set.

To register visit www.malvernnetball.co.nz and sign up under your local Club.

Results 2nd April 2016 Match of the Day - Stroke 1: G Gough 61 2: J Mangnall 65 3: P Beatson 67 4: S Hygate 68 5: B Sounness 68 6: S Jeffs 68 7: B Nahkies 69 8: G Oakley 71 9: W Watson 71 9 Holers: A Sutherland Closest to the Pins: #3 Spon: Darf Four Square: T Doyle #9 Spon: by S Hygate: I Bourke #13 Spon: The Terrace: L Giles #17 Spon: Ken Beaumont: B Sounness Mens longest drive #11: S Hygate Ladies Longest Drive #11: D McDonald Longest Putt #18 - Spon: Darfield Tyre Centre: J Mangnall Twos: J Mangnall B Nahkies T Doyle A Ferguson B Sounness

Thank you to all our sponsors

Greendale Ladies Results 5th April 2016 Match of the Day - LGU Putting Silver: D Macdonald 91 Bronze A: J Chambers 95 Bronze B: C Davidson 112 Match of the Day - Stroke: J Chambers 72 B Henderson 75 M Overton 76 C Banks 77 Putts (0 - 24.5): C Banks 27 Putts (24.6 - 40.4): B Henderson 29 Two’s: M Overton 9 Holes: B May 35 G Logan 36 C Bowman 37 Putts: B May 13 Nearest Pin #3 - Spon: Darfield Bakery: B Henderson #9 - Spon: Darf Foodcentre: G Heffernan Longest Putt #18: J Adams

Thank you to all our sponsors

100+ Quality Stalls, Fantastic Food & Coffee, Free Kids Entertainment, Clowns, Face Painting, Music and Loads More.

EVERYONE WELCOME - SEE YOU THERE! W: www.leestonfete.webs.com E: leestonfete@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Hororata Primary School Learning for our future

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope

Parent Teacher Association

Annual General Meeting Wed 13th April 2016, 7:30pm Hororata Primary School

Open 10:00am Sunday 10th April Sheffield Hall Railway Terrace, Sheffield All Welcome

We would love to see you there!

INC

Thursday 14th April - 7:30 pm Darfield Library Contact Sylvia 318 8141 New Committee Members Welcome

A.G.M. Wednesday 20th April - 8pm Kirwee Community Hall

Darfield Shooting Centre

Presentation of President’s Report Financial Statement of Accounts Election of Officers Followed by a General Meeting

Cnr Telegraph Road & Creyke Road

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

All Welcome

• • • •

Wed 20th April 7:30pm

REMINDER NOTICE Saturday 23rd April, 6pm Kirwee Community Hall Theme: Ruby (dress-up optional) Cost $45.00 - BYO drinks Registrations close Friday 15th April Phone Janet 03 318 8167

DATES TO REMEMBER 8th Apr 9th Apr 9th Apr 10th Apr 10th Apr 12th Apr 12th Apr 12th Apr 13th Apr 13th Apr 13th Apr 14th Apr 16th Apr 16th Apr 16th Apr 17th Apr 17th Apr 19th Apr 20th Apr 20th Apr 21st Apr 23rd Apr 24th Apr 26th Apr 28th Apr 29th Apr 30th Apr 1st May 21st May

7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00am 10:30am 10:00am 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 10:00am 7:30pm 9:00am 5:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 6:00pm 1:00pm

Free Computer Training Shave for a Cure Night Live Music ‘Hot Tin Roof’ Café Hope St John’s Parish, Hororata AGM Malvern News Advertising Deadline - 15th April Issue Steve & Ainsley Apirana ‘Back Roads Tour’ Selwyn District Council Annual Plan Consultation, Darfield Darfield Plunket & Toy Library ‘Dessert Night’ Let’s Talk - Community Korero, an Evening with Mike King Hororata Primary School PTA AGM Malvern School of Music AGM Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016 Leeston Fete Gloria’s Handbag Production Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016 Anglican Parish 4 x 4 Drive to Back Country Station Malvern Business Network Local Business Group Meeting Firearms Licence Testing Courtenay A&P Association AGM Free Workshop for Mature Residents in Selwyn District Kirwee Players 40th Year Jubilee Celebration Dinner Rolleston News Advertising Deadline - 4th May Issue Applications for Selwyn Heritage Funding Close Today Quiz Night Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016 Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016 Live Music with Mark Reid from ‘The Feelers’

Darfield Library Yello Shack Café, Springfield Darfield Hotel Sheffield Hall St John’s Wooden Church Darfield Baptist Church Darfield Recreation Centre Terrace Winebar & Restaurant Darfield High School Hall Hororata Primary School Darfield Library Windwhistle Main Street, Leeston Glenroy Community Hall Springfield Flock Hill Woolshed Terrace Winebar Darfield Shooting Centre Kirwee Community Hall Darfield Recreation Centre Kirwee Community Hall

Darfield Hotel Springfield Kirwee Community Hall Rakaia Gorge Darfield Hotel

ACCOUNTANTS

CLEANING

LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030.

“Real people, real knowledge”.

CARPET/Window CARPET/ Cleaning.

Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Call/text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

CELEBRANT

CHURCH NOTICES

CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. CHURCH of the Open Door, Weddings and Civil unions in Te Pirita. God loves all the Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or people in the whole world.

Open 24/7.

027 205 4660.

W E DD IN G S , C iv i l U n i o n Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni Gibson ph/fax: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089 Sunday 6.30 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz Ps Wayne Watson www.celebrantservices.net.nz 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace CHIMNEY SWEEP

Darfield Life Church

CHIM chim chimney sweepers and safety keepers. Available to sweep and check fires and log burners ready for winter.

Very clean, dust free system.

Most areas $70. Phone 0800 22 44 64 or 318 1514.

Members NZ Home Heating Assn.

Origin Youth Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

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COUNSELLING

FOR SALE

FENCING

EXPERIEN CED counsellor 380L Fridge/freezer. Good SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your available to provide focus and condition. $200. Please area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types support. Dawn Logan BA phone 317 8212.

(Psyc) Cert Psyc Care(Otago) DOG crates. Wire all sizes, from of animals. Fences. Yards.

A&D Counselling(C.I.T). Ph no2, no3, no4 & no6. Lots of sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs. bedding, 2 berth show trolley 27 years contract fencing.

027 252 7533. and storm cover $200. In John is available to help with good order. Ph 03 318 4769, design and planning.

Springfield.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield HOUSE lot of aluminium joinery.

Single glazed, grey. $1,950. 03 312 4747.

Mental Skills Coach Ph 021 207 0532.

Experienced, qualified, LUCERNE hay, conventional FOR SALE professional. bales. Good quality. $12 per Adults & Children bale. Phone 027 699 1330.

One man & his truck; Anna Dalzell labour & transport LUCERNE hay. Good quality.

Phone 0800 2CHANGE Shed stored. Conv bales.

Steptoe & Co Kirwee area. $12 per bale.

Selling on behalf at Phone 318 1964.

DEADLINE Canterbury Markets.

SINGLE horse float. Home built 10am TUESDAY 2014. Fully lined & rubber • Fresh Produce mats. R egist er ed and • Homemade Preserves DOGS w a r r a n t e d . E x c e l l e n t • Plants PIG dog puppies. Staffy/ condition. $5,000. Phone 03 Contact Steptoe to Huntaway/Monteria cross. All 755 6564 or 021 122 4652. discuss on 03 318 1947 females. $150 each. Phone WOOD shavings - untreated, or text 027 218 1947. clean shavings suitable for 027 288 8771.

One off or regular horse stables, calving sheds, WESTHIGHLAND white puppy. no problem. chicken houses and rabbit 9 weeks old, female, vet Pickup of produce hutches. Available in checked, 1st vac. Pet only available.

70L bags, 1m 3 bales $1500. I’m a NZKC reg (compressed) and bulk breeder. Comes with bed, delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 FURNITURE bedding and food. Ph for more details.

03 318 4769, Springfield.

FIREWOOD & COAL DRIVEWAYS HORORATA Firewood, old man Repair & Re-Polish, French Polish LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards pine, oregon, macrocarpa. or Spray. and dairy lanes our speciality. Nice and dry. Available now.

Buy now, quick delivery.

Ph Pick up & deliver Screened rotten-rock, it’s 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 local and lasts better.

Phone 318 0047 & leave a message. or 027 318 0047 Springfield Quarry phone QUALITY Firewood. Mix of Old 318 4132.

Man Pine and Pine. Split and GARAGE SALE dry. 6m or 3m loads. Ph EQUESTRIAN 021 784 908.

KIRWEE, KIRWEE 15 School Lane. Sat HORSE MASSAGE 9th April, 9am - 1pm. Baby RK Firewood COURSE - 2 DAYS items - change table, cot, Supplying dry firewood Sat 23rd & Sun 24th April strollers, capsule and car for this winter ARION EQUESTRIAN CENTRE seat, lots of activity & baby Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) Ideal for all those who Bluegum, Macrocarpa toys and much, much more, own/work with horses & Oregon (all dry) including household items.

1 day $185 | 2 days $250 Try the Hot Mix. SATURDAY 9th April. 127 All top quality, clean wood. www.equineinmotion.co.nz EIpos available.

Hororata Road, at rear of the Phone 022 0891723 Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300. workshop. Combined clean for more details out. Lots of interesting items, Limited spaces!

FIREWOOD something for all tastes. Wet 3m $180 or fine. 9am - 2pm.

Split FLATMATE WANTED 6m $350 & $510 Delivered HAIRDRESSER RURAL lifestyle block on 9m 12m $670 outskirts of Darfield. With Mature Mobile Ladies SAM LAYTON one other mature lady.

Hairdresser/Barber FIREWOOD SUPPLY Very experienced.

Phone 027 207 8821 or Phone Shearing Sheds to Grandmas, 021 318 1795. teenagers and tots. Reasonable

Anxiety & Depression

Furniture

HEDGE TRIMMING

INSPECTIONS TENANCY Inspections! Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

PLANT NURSERIES

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally grown stock. Friendly knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz PAINTING & DECORATING

DEADLINE 10am TUESDAY

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Exterior, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183 For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements.

Proud to be your local Painter!

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

3

3

3

3

03 318 7200

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

s.l.firewood@paradise.net.nz

OLD MAN PINE FIREWOOD 3 6m - $320.00 9m3 - $470.00 12m3 - $630.00 Hardwoods available

prices, small travel fee.

Please ph/txt Shirley for appointment 027 412 3072.

HOUSE TO LET COTTAGE to let – cozy, comfortable cottage. 4kms from Darfield. 1 bedroom.

Phone 03 318 1780.

OPEN HOMES - DARFIELD Sunday 10th April • 1 - 1:30pm • 2 - 2:30pm

16 Piako Drive (DA1667) 101a Horndon St (DA1679)

View at: www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz 0800 200 600 Kerin Pitkethley

03 317 9070 0276 987 453

www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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SITUATION VACANT

SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

HELP WANTED FIREWOOD PROCESSING • • •

At RK FIREWOOD Hourly rate based on experience Full-time or part-time Must be honest and reliable.

Phone 027 451 7300

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

0800 030 712 Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups.

SITUATION VACANT

SALEYARD MANAGER This part me posi on (approximately 2 days/week) would suit someone with a strong rural background and prac cal farming experience.

Good communica on skills, flexibility and ini a ve are essen al to provide the required level of service to the Saleyard's diverse group of stakeholders.

The role includes responsibility for the repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the saleyards and delivery of stock following the weekly Thursday sale.

Please apply in wri ng to: The Chairman Canterbury Central Saleyards Ltd P O Box 30, Coalgate 7646 Applica ons close 18th April 2016

SITUATION WANTED

PART - TIME farm worker FARM position required. Mid required to assist on 30s female, completed level 3 Vegetable farm in Courtenay farming skills (work ready) area. Phone 03 318 1829. certificate. From farming background. Full/part time or NIGHT SHIFT FINISHERS work experience required. required at our sock Terms negotiable. Prefer hill manufacturing business near country. Reliable, keen, stock Sheffield on a casual/seasonal basis. Hours of work 4-11pm. sense. Fully trained heading Du es will include pressing, dog under good command. trimming & wrapping.

021 026 98357.

Must be reliable and able to stand for long periods of me. F R I E N D L Y f a m i l y m a n Full training will be given. available to help with lawn Own transport essen al. mowing & gardening in Enquiries to 027 558 9009 weekends. Please phone or jo@sockworks.co.nz Mason 022 363 0737.

HIGHLY experienced cleaner with a great personality has just moved to Darfield and is seeking work in the Selwyn region. Domestic or commercial. Please phone Niki 027 321 6454.

HOUSE cleaning jobs wanted by WINDOW CLEANING mature, reliable lady. Rate $20.00 an hour. Please phone Joy on 318 7233.

DEADLINE 10am Tuesday

Wilf Is Back!

TRADES

Yes, I am now back full time and available to clean your windows.

With over 20 years experience I can guarantee you will be happy with my friendly & professional service.

Ring me anytime for a price and time to clean your house windows.

Ph Wilf Lock (03) 3181960 or 022 0440654 T/a Country Touch Services

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

WINDOW REPAIRS

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry.

Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas.

Call your local Glazier Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

WANTED

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer.

Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie 318 3144.

MACROCARPA trees or logs wanted. Will pay good money.

Phone Rini at RK Firewood 027 451 7300.

MACROCARPA trees. Mature trees and logs suitable for milling. Phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229.

ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702.

TRADES

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TRADES

FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

Licenced Builder

TRADES

TRADES

Phone David Barnhill • 25 years experience 027 618 2345 • Local qualified builder or • All types of work a/h 317 9144 undertaken including additions, alterations, new houses, sheds etc

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Heath Minchington For all your Electrical & Security needs Ph: 03 317 9448 Cell: 021 204 1731 Email: midland@outlook.co.nz • • • • •

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

• •

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master MEMBER

Ph 03 318 4128

03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

www.malvernglass.co.nz

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS

TRADES

Showerdomes

AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz HANDYMAN - Mike the H andym an s ervi ng al l handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area.

Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons.

Please phone 03 980 4979.

One man & his truck; labour & transport

Steptoe & Co Tip:

Autumn is here, time to start thinking about putting the garden to sleep.

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

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always go)en.

Tony Robbins www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire from $8 p.w.

• Dishwashers • Washing Machines • Dryers

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

MALVERN COMPUTERS • New Computers • Virus • Laptops Removal • Problem • Upgrades Solving • Software

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers@clear.net.nz

Asus F555LJ Laptop • Intel i7 - 3.0GHz • • • • •

CPU nVidia Graphics Special 8gig RAM 1TB HDD $1295 Incl GST 7hrs batt Win 8.1

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

Your Local Registered Electrician

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter Over 25 years experience

Domestic / Commercial New Work / Renovations Gas Heating & Appliances No job too big or small

Hydro Drain Cleaning

ROB KELLOCK

Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684

Need some help with:

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

fax email

Moss Treating:

• • po box 26 kirwee

•

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed.

•

on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

• •

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

• • • •

Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

We are a small, family run business looking to be of service in the Selwyn area.

We cater for all projects large or small.

● New Homes ● Lifestyle Buildings ● Altera ons & Renova ons ● Decking ● Residen al Fencing

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowen ling@gmail.com

If you have something in mind, we would love to be able to help. If you need a building project managed and driven from start to finish, or just a small job that no-one else will take, we can help. We aim to complete every project with the utmost care taken and no detail leI out.

We strive for a personal, professional and high level of quality workmanship every me.

DEADLINE

Ph: 022 092 2541 Email: ben@lucasbuildltd.com

TUESDAY

10am

MATURE DRIVERS As a senior ci zen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, " Vernon , I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on I-25. Please be careful!" "Wow," said Vernon, "It's not just one car. It's hundreds of them!"

Two elderly women were out driving in a large car - both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to major crossroad. The stop light was red, but they just went on through. AIer a few more minutes, they came to another major junc on and the light was red again. Again, they went right through.

The woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been red but was really concerned that she was losing it. She was ge ng nervous. At the next junc on, sure enough, the light was red and they went on through. So, she turned to the other woman and said, "Mildred, did you know that we just ran through three red lights in a row? You could have killed us both!" Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh! Am I driving?"