Issue 862 - Friday 12th October 2018

Inside this issue: Hororata Parish Spring Fair 2 Crea+ve Kids Entry Form 2 3 Darfield Artweek cont…

Methven House & 3 Garden Tour 4 Computer Corner 4 Youth MP Selected Cadets Con+nued Success 5 Public Reserve Land 6 Secured 6 LeBer to the Editors Success For TM Dance 7 World 8 Don’t Irrigate the Road 9 Terrace Sta+on Plan+ngs Commemorate 9 Armis+ce Day 10 South Island Field Days 11 Oxford Country Classic 11 Failure to Fund SH73 Improvements Selwyn Emerge Victorious 12 Ben Sharp - Shoo+ng For 13 Success 15 Kirwee Bowling Club Opening Day 15 Darfield Cricket 15 Sports Results 15-16 Public No+ces 16 Dates To Remember 16-19 Classifieds 18-20 Trades 20 Email Column CIRCULATION: 5700+ - Area SH I West, between the rivers.

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Darfield Artweek presents an exceptional standard of artwork on exhibit at Darfield’s Recreation Centre until Sunday, October 14th. The Hon. Amy Adams, Adams MP for Selwyn, officially opened Darfield Artweek for the appreciative crowd of approximately 150 artists and friends of the Malvern Community Arts Council on Friday, October 5th. The hard work and attention to detail by this year’s Artweek Committee and volunteers, chaired by Lorraine Natusch, Natusch was evident in the organisation of the 298 exhibits by 133 artists at the Rec Centre. At the opening night Judge Terri Elder praised the quality of submissions in her comments on the awardwinning entries.

The coveted Premier Award went to Henry Turner for ‘Pennies from Heaven’, a “slightly surreal dreamscape, Mad Hatter’s tea party about to slide off the canvas”. Local potter, Alan Hooper, Hooper received

the Local Businesses Award for his ‘Blue Bottle’ pottery. Alison Staniland’s ‘Anita’ won the MCAC Friends’ Award for its mixed media, “minute drawings showing the same great attention to detail one might put into an intimate portrait”.

Christchurch artist, Svetlana Orinko’s ‘Paeonies’, received the Darfield Dental Award for her “liberal application of paint to create texture and depth which sets this work apart”.

Other award winners included Ki Hyun Kim, Kim Wendy Stevenson, Stevenson Lorraine Natusch, Natusch SoonSoon-Lee Spicer, Spicer Alice Olds, Olds and Gavin Chai.

Chai Darfield Artweek has three exhibition spaces, the Darfield Rec Centre, the Selwyn Gallery (open daily 10am - 5pm until Sunday, October 14th), and the Darfield Library. Admission is free, allowing everyone to visit and appreciate the breadth of artistic talent that Artweek attracts.

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Sue Jones This year the Hororata Parish Spring Fair will celebrate the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in New Zealand. This annual, traditional, country fair is a ‘must do’ for many people in the Selwyn district.

“The fair is a fun day out with the emphasis on family entertainment,” said organising committee chair Lucy Cookson.

Cookson “This year we are excited to be part of Beca Heritage Week and the Suffrage 125. celebrations,” Lucy added.

The Hororata Parish and community have a unique link to the suffrage movement. Local Hororata resident, Sir John Hall was premier of New Zealand from 1879 to 1882. His last major political act before he retired from parliament was to pilot the bill which gave women the right to vote in 1893. His telegram to suffrage campaign leader Kate Sheppard read: "bill passed by two - hurrah!"

Heading along to the Hororata Parish Fair is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about this significant moment in New Zealand's history.

“We have a number of activities and displays planned to celebrate Suffrage 125 at this year’s Fair,” Lucy said. “Our Creative Kids’ competition theme is ‘Back in Time’ and primary aged children can enter an old-fashioned toy they have

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This year at the Hororata Parish Spring Fair the creative kids’ competition has a ‘Back in Time’ focus and we are leaving the creativity up to you!

• Make an old-fashioned toy which children would have used in the ‘olden days’ You could make some quoits, a spinning top, a wooden car or train, a puppet on a string or even a stuffed toy. The possibilities are endless!

• Bake and display an old-time recipe. It could be one passed on to your family from a great grandmother or family friend. With your

baking include a description of your recipe and where you found it.

When you have completed your creation, fill out the entry card, attach it to your entry and bring it to the registration tent on the morning of the Fair, Monday 22nd

made, or bake and display an 22nd, at the Hororata Domain, old-time recipe. Details for the entry is free and it is held wet or Creative Kids competition can fine. be downloaded from the For more information visit website, or found in this issue of www.hororataparish.co.nz the Malvern News,” said Lucy.

Among the many attractions, like stalls offering delicious homemade jams and specialty foods, handmade crafts, a wide range of plants and a large selection of second-hand books, there will be the always-popular Country Auction.

“The committee is challenging the men, blokes and Trevs living within the Hororata Parish to show their No.8 wire skills and build an entry for the Agri Garden Art competition which will then be put up for sale in the Country Auction,” Lucy smiled. “This should bring an From Fairs in the past -Tony unique aspect to the everTripp, with a rather unique popular auction and I am sure and old trike. the competitive nature of a number of blokes will come out,” she laughed. “This will also mean special one-off pieces available for sale to bidders,” Lucy explained.

“New to the Fair this year is a fun archery activity which is bound to entertain both young and old. Make sure you get to the Fair in time for the kids to join in the free children’s races which are run at 10.30am,” Children enjoy the sack race at Lucy said. a previous Hororata Parish The Hororata Parish Spring Fair Spring Fair. is on Labour Day, October

October at 9 - 9.30am. Important entry notes…

They will be displayed and • All materials/ingredients are to be provided by the then judged at 10am. child entering (if you need Items will be required to something for your entry stay on display at the fair ask a relative, friend, until 1pm. neighbour or perhaps a friendly teacher!)

There will be certificates • All entries must be collected by the child for the best entries and between 1 and 2pm some wonderful prizes for (unless arrangements are the ‘best of the best!’

made with a committee member) otherwise your entry will be disposed of.

• Be creative… remember you want to attract the judges’ attention with your entry.

Attach entry form to the creation

Creative Kids Competition Toy

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Darfield’s Kristine Daly chats with Selwyn MP Amy Adams on opening night - Kristine’s paeony painting is alongside.

Pennies From Heaven by Henry Turner the Premier Award winner.

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Tickets for the 2018’s Methven and Foothills House and Garden Tour are now on sale and organisers promise a range of new and exciting properties to discover.

The tour takes place on Saturday, November 10th, and is the fourth annual House and Garden tour to fundraise for Methven Care Trust. The Trust, a registered charity, is the group spearheading the project to replace Methven House with a new purpose-built rest home within Camrose Estate. Their aim, by the provision of a new rest home, is to allow Methven locals and those from the surrounding area, the opportunity of continuing to live in the community they love, as they age. The fundraising campaign was launched in mid 2015 to support the design and build process and all money raised will go towards the new facility.

The Tour will see seven properties selected for viewing, this year, and one to watch for is the new home with a definite Canadian influence. Built four years ago, its owners arrived from Canada in 2004, made Methven their home and intended building a barn/shed type of residence. However that changed and while there are hints of a log cabin, along with the use of recycled materials, the couple have created a warm and inviting home with a wealth of atmosphere and ambience.

Vehicles are required to get around the Tour and organisers request that visitors refer to the tour guide and respect homeowners requirements for parking. They also advise that children under the age of sixteen aren’t permitted and the use of public rest rooms (also marked on the guide) will be necessary. They recommend wearing comfortable shoes that

can be easily removed to enter each venue and apologise that there is no wheelchair access.

Methven House staff will serve teas and slices at one of the properties and raffles will also be available, (organisers suggest bringing plenty of coins!). These extras will be complemented with a plant stall (cash only - no eftpos available).

This year will see the inclusion of a display of vintage and classic vehicles in one of the gardens and the option of enjoying a gourmet barbecue lunch whilst there.

Volunteers are now being sought for management of the properties on the day.

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On a laptop hold the power buBon in for about thirty seconds. The laptop will power off aNer five or ten seconds, but holding the buBon in longer will take it out of the power save func+on, that it is s+ll using. When the laptop restarts it will be fine and boot normally.

Another issue could be that the hard drive inside the machine is faulty and/or failing and you need to take it to your computer man who will be able to help. Sooner, rather than later, as he may be able to recover your data or informa+on without you losing it.

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Selwyn MP Amy Adams has selected sixteen year-old Katelyn Twiss from Leeston as her Selwyn Youth MP for 2019.

“I am looking forward to working with Katelyn during her term as Youth MP which runs from March 1st until August 31st next year,” Amy said.

“Katelyn will be representing Selwyn at the Youth Parliament in Wellington on July 16th and 17th, and I am sure she will do a fantastic job,” Amy added.

Katelyn was chosen from among seven finalists by a panel including Amy, Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton and local Councillor Craig Watson.

Watson The finalists had to give a fiveminute presentation on local and national issues and then answer questions from the judges.

Amy praised all the finalists for having the courage to put themselves forward and present their opinions to the panel.

“I was thoroughly impressed by the passion and knowledge which al l the fina list s demonstrated in their presentations. These are all young people who are

motivated to make a difference in their communities and I commend them for their efforts,” Amy said.

Katelyn, who is a Year 12 student at Ellesmere College, said that she was very excited to have been chosen as the Youth MP for Selwyn and was

looking forward to the experience.

Katelyn is already active in the community as a member of the Selwyn Youth Council and is a National Leader for SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving).

Newly selected Selwyn Youth MP Katelyn Twiss (left) with Selwyn MP Amy Adams (right).

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L to R: Samuel Ireland, Jenny Walter, Rebecca Inch and Elise Ireland - Second Overall Senior Team.

Recently, eleven Darfield St John Youth Cadets, competed in Regional Competitions held at Living Springs over the weekend of September 28th to 30th. The cadets competed in a variety of tests including written, communication, drill, caregivers and first aid scenarios. In order to earn their place at these Regional Competitions, competitors had to gain first or second overall at District Competitions, which were held earlier this year at Hanmer Springs. The Darfield Cadets put in a lot of hard training work over the last two months before their competition against seven other districts in the South Island, coming away with pleasing results: Int Indiv Results (13 -15 yrs) Written: 2: Susanna Sampson Communication: 3: Daisy First Aid 1 (Medical): 1: Susanna Sampson 2: Daisy First Aid 2 (Trauma): 1: Daisy Caregivers: 3: Daisy Resuscitation: 3: Daisy Special Test (Building a tower

Daisy - Second Overall Intermediate Individual.

from Jenga blocks): 1: Susanna Overall Int Individual Aggregate: 2: Daisy Int Team Results (13(13-15 yrs) First Aid 1 (Medical): 1: Anna Smith, Smith Bailey Baker, Baker Bailey Inwood, Inwood Bernie Campbell Team Leader Test: 2: Anna Smith Snr Indiv Results (15(15-18 yrs) Written: 3: Hannah Ireland First Aid 2 (Trauma) 2: Hannah Ireland Snr Team Results (15(15-18 yrs) Written: 1=Jenny Jenny Walter, Samuel Ireland, Rebecca Inch & Elise Ireland First Aid 1 (Medical): 1: Jenny Walter, Samuel Ireland, Rebecca Inch, and Elise Ireland First Aid 2 (Trauma): 2: Jenny Walter, Samuel Ireland, Rebecca Inch, and Elise Ireland Caregivers: 1: Jenny Walter, Samuel Ireland, Rebecca Inch, and Elise Ireland Team Leader Test: 1: Jenny Walter

Team Member 2: 3: Samuel Ireland Team Member 4: 2: Elise Ireland Overall Senior Team Aggregate: 2: Jenny Walter, Samuel Ireland, Rebecca Inch, Elise Ireland Other Achievements: Grand Prior Award Congratulations go to Jenny Walter the third Grand Prior Award Recipient from Darfield.

Darfield St John Youth are very proud of the results that these cadets have brought back from competitions.

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On Friday, October 5th the transfer of Tussock Hill Farm to the Summit Road Society was completed.

The purchase of Tussock Hill Farm after several years of negotiation from former All Black Terry McCashin will ensure that the largest remaining freehold land in that part of the Port Hills will be secured as a public reserve for the use of all those who choose to venture onto the diverse and unique landscape of the Avoca and Horotane Valleys. The farm is located between Mt Vernon (Rapaki Track) and Castle Rock reserves.

The purchase ensures that this 233 hectare property will be protected from undesirable subdivision, maintaining the open space character on the doorstep of Christchurch City.

As the famous poet James K. Baxter once said, “the majesty of the Port Hills is too beautiful to be altered

by man”.

The Summit Road Society founded by the grandson (John John Jameson QSM) of Harry Ell continues Harry’s dream of protecting the Port Hills for present and future generations. The purchase of this parcel of land makes the Summit Road Society one of the largest landowners on the Port Hills.

In taking on ownership, it commits the Society to maintain and enhance its natural state so a considerable amount of planning and development will have to be programmed for the future.

“This will be a huge but not impossible task for the Society,” said Summit Road Society President, Springfield’s Bill Woods.

Woods “Already we have had offers of help, and interest in membership, and we know that this will increase now that the purchase has become a reality. New members and volunteers are always welcome.”

The purchase was made possible by two large donations (a substantial one of which, came from Bill himself) and now it is the responsibility of the Society to make the best possible use of the Reserve.

It is intended to have an official opening and releasing of the new name for the Reserve in the near future.

“Due to the importance that this Reserve will have in securing open space for C hr i st c hu r c h a nd t he surrounding area it deserves someone of importance to officiate on our behalf,” Bill stressed. “Watch this space,” he concluded.

The acquisition of Tussock Hill farm is a key event in Harry Ell month. Harry Ell month remembers and celebrates the vision of a man who did so much to protect and preserve the Port Hills for the public to enjoy.

See the Summit Road Society’s Facebook page for further information about forthcoming events.

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When TM Dance world attended the 104th Greymouth Competition Society Festival of dance competition beginning September 29th they returned with some incredible results.

“I am so, so proud of Team TM, we have come home from Greymouth with outstanding results,” TM Dance World owner Tara McKeown said, “and the biggest number of trophies ever!! Well done for all the hard work everyone has put in. You all looked amazing out there!,” Tara enthused.

“There was a great team spirit and, as always, so much fun,” she added.

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With the irrigation season now underway, Environment Canterbury is reminding all irrigators to ensure their water goes on the grass and not the road.

Environment Canterbury regional leader for compliance delivery James Tricker said irrigation consent holders are responsible for the use of water that is applied to their properties.

“Resource consent conditions authorise the use of water to a consented piece of land, not to run to waste,” James said.

“We understand it can be difficult on very windy days, but hardstand areas such as state highways and rural roads are not consented or authorised to be irrigated.”

Irrigation system operators must monitor the use of their water and equipment to make sure the water is used in the way that was authorised by their resource consent.

“All irrigators should ensure that their water allocations are used diligently and not wasted, especially in a dry season. We will continue to monitor unauthorised use of water utilising our new locally based water zone officers and deal with it on a case-by-case basis,” he said.

“Irrigation onto roads, particularly gravel roads, is not only a waste of water, but also has the potential to create safety issues for motorists.

“It is the surprise element and the force of the water that could easily startle a motorist, it is especially dangerous for those on motorcycles” James added.

Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis agreed and added that two of the main culprits for water going over-boundary were the end guns on pivot irrigators and travelling irrigators set up

too close to roads.

“Watering onto roads creates a significant safety hazard, so it’s really important for irrigators to ensure they water w i t h i n t h e i r p ro p e rt y boundaries.”

“My advice is to ensure end guns are set and operating correctly and regularly checked. When you set up your travelling irrigator always have a set-back distance from the road,” he said.

Anyone experiencing spray on the road that is clearly coming from an irrigation system should contact Environment Canterbury. If there is immediate danger to road users they should contact the police.

Environment Canterbury will shortly be in touch with farmers holding water consents, ensuring they are familiar with their responsibilities as a water consent holder.

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More than half the sites at the 2019 South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) have been sold and potential exhibitors are encouraged to get in quickly if they wish to secure a spot.

SIAFD media liaison person Daniel Schat said, “the SIAFD website makes it easy to register for a site online. We have revamped the website and while parts of it will still be updated closer to the SIAFD event, the registration section is working perfectly. It is the best way for anyone who wants to exhibit their agricultural or lifestyle products and services to book a site,” Daniel said.

“Agricultural technology is the primary focus of SIAFD and we are proud of our status as the field day with the largest machinery demonstration programme in New Zealand,” Daniel commented.

Every two years the three-day South Island Agricultural Field Days attracts about 30,000 members of the farming public.

The event takes place at the end of March, 2019 and is held at

the Field Days’ permanent home near Kirwee.

Alastair Robinson, Robinson a dairy farmer from Waikuku, is the new chairperson of the SIAFD Executive Committee, which has financial and governance oversight of the SIAFD Society.

In 2015 Alastair chaired the SIAFD organising committee, which runs the field days, when the event was first held in Kirwee.

He said, “preparations for the 2019 field days are tracking well and the Organising Committee is improving infrastructure at the venue.

“This year we have a new secretary and event coordinator, Tineka Johnstone, Johnstone and she is doing a good job getting things up and running.

Sites are selling well, which is important because income from registrations helps us carry out the work we want to do to improve our facilities,” Alastair said.

“The organising committee is currently upgrading the electrical infrastructure at the

Kirwee venue, which will make it easier and safer for exhibitors to set up their sites and clean up afterwards.

“Earlier this year we have gravelled all the laneways, which will make life more pleasant if we get wet weather during the field days. We have also extended our irrigation system and planted native trees along the boundaries of the property,” Alastair explained.

“We want to thank all those involved with the provision of the pipe, and the plants, as well as the contractors who have assisted with digging the pipe trenches.

“A number of businesses have been very generous with their support and others will step in with help as we get closer to the event,” Alastair added.

“It is important to remember that the SIAFD is organised and run entirely by volunteers who do that work on top of their busy work lives,” he concluded.

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While organisers were a little disappointed at the lower than usual number of entrants in the twenty first Oxford Country Classic on Sunday, September 30th it didn’t take away from the enjoyment and competitiveness of the event.

The Classic is a major fundraiser for the Oxford Squash Club with all money generated this year going towards overdue maintenance of the courts. The weather for the event was near perfect with those participating commenting how much they had enjoyed the day.

“Along with their enjoyment of the day everyone also went home with a spot prize,” commented Marlene Fox, Fox spokesperson for the organisers.

“This year there was a special spot prize of a pair of New Balance shoes and the lucky winner of these was Vicky Havill from Oxford,” Marlene added.

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“In response to my request for an update on when the proposed improvements would be carried out, I received a letter from the NZTA stating that the proposed improvements did not meet the required threshold for funding,” Amy said.

“This is in spite of the fact that I was advised in June by NZTA that the agency had identified

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“I am incredulous at this decision by NZTA not to prioritise funding for this project. Growing traffic volumes at this intersection are already causing safety concerns for the West Melton community and the effects are likely to be compounded once the second phase of the Christchurch Southern Motorway is complete,” Amy explained.

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Selwyn Football Club’s 15th grade victorious team.

The South Island 15th Grade Football Tournament, held in Dunedin from October, 4th-6th. saw a new rule change that meant instead of representative teams attending tournament, Club based teams were now sent. Three local Darfield High School players attended the tournament as part of the Selwyn United team which won the event. Scott McKay from Darfield, who was also team captain, Jonny Sims and Darren Thornley were all members of this tight knit team which had already come second in the 15th grade, Div 1 league during the winter season.

To be part of such a highperformance team is a huge commitment from players and parents. Many have to travel up to three quarters of an hour to attend each of the three practises each week. For those involved in the Selwyn Talent Centre, two practises take place there, while the third one is a team practice.

At the recent tournament the team played six games over the three days of the event with the following results: Day 1: Pool Play versus Parklands - won 11-nil Nelson Bays - loss 1-2 Day 2: Pool Play versus Southland - won 7-1 Quarter Final: versus

Right: Selwyn United’s 15th Grade, Team Captain, Scott McKay of Darfield & left: team member Jonny Sims of West Melton.

ChCh United won 2-1 Day 3: Semi Final versus South Canterbury won 2-1 Final: versus Ferrymead Bays won 4-1 (The final was 1-1 at full time, but after a penalty shootout, Selwyn emerged victorious 4-1.)

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“Since May Ben has practised every Monday night at the Darfield Gun Club,” explained his mother Paula Sharp.

Sharp “Here he received expert coaching and ment ori ng from M u rray Robertson, Craig Robertson and Colin McRae,” McRae she continued, “before competing in the nine rounds of the Canterbury Intercollegiate competition, hosted by local Gun Clubs over this time.”

The recent weekend’s event saw approximately 325 students, from schools all over New Zealand, competing.

Saturday, and the first day of the event, was the South Island Secondary School

Championships, where students competed for titles in, Single Rise (a twenty target match where a single target was released at a time), Points Score (another twenty target match where hitting the target with the first barrel receives three points, second barrel receives two and none for a loss. Single Barrel (a ten target match where shooters can only have one shot at each target).

Sunday was the New Zealand Secondary School Champs, this saw a repeat of Saturday’s shooting programme with National titles up for grabs.

Each day, each discipline was shot, and those shooters that shot possibles (all targets in the match) went on to ‘shoot-off’ for the titles on offer.

Each day also had a ‘High Over All’ (HOA) competition where the aggregate of points attained in each match saw the most successful shooters shooting off for the much coveted HOA title.

On Saturday Ben was one of four shooters on an equal score

of 88/90. The ensuing shoot-off was a battle of talent from the four boys, with each of the days’ disciplines involved and with Ben emerging the victor.

He shot the two shoot-off matches clean and won the South Island Secondary Schools HOA Trophy and a gold medal.

Sunday saw Ben placed fifth in the New Zealand Championships Single Rise with the hotly contested HOA for this day to Lincoln High student Logan Howe - “a well deserved win”, Paula added.

“Up for grabs were new competition shotguns for the weekend’s HOA and sadly Ben narrowly missed out on winning one by two points,” Paula commented.

“It was a very well run event, an enjoyable and successful weekend for Ben and all the other competitors,” Paula added.

“Following Ben’s success over the weekend came team shooting honours on Monday.

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“Secondly representing the Canterbury Region in the Regional teams’ match and again the Canterbury boys were victorious,” Paula concluded!

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Saturday, October 6th, had Kirwee bowlers back in a familiar environment; playing bowls on a well-kept green, on a bright sunny day, with a cool northeasterly breeze!

Not only was it the Season Opening for the Kirwee Bowling Club, but it was the first time, after a long wait, that they could use their upgraded facilities on a bowling day. The rooms were tidied up after the giant garage sale last month, the kitchen area had fresh new paint, and all was given a spruce-up before the opening day, so that the Clubhouse and grounds could be shown off with pride to guests. All sponsors and contributors from recent years, who had helped the Club achieve the rebuild, were invited to be present on the day as a gesture of appreciation from members. Mayor Sam Broughton attended on behalf of the Council, who played a key role in the rebuild. Also welcomed were representatives from Bowls New Zealand, Bowls Canterbury, Malvern Bowling

Sub-Centre, Kirwee Rugby Club and Kirwee Model School.

After spending some time chatting, members and guests were officially welcomed by President, Val Watson, Watson who made a personal gift of an embroidered towel to each person there, which was reported to be much appreciated. Almost everyone played a short friendly game of bowls before moving inside for a lavish afternoon tea. Mayor Sam then offered some words of congratulation, and praised the volunteer spirit that he said, “made Selwyn such a strong community.” Pat McElwain from Bowls Canterbury and Lorraine McLeod from Bowls New Zealand also spoke in praise of the facilities and the atmosphere amongst the members.

"It was fantastic to have such a great turnout and to see everyone enjoying themselves," commented Val. “Club members have worked hard fundraising for the past two years, and now we're looking forward to a break

from that and to just enjoy our bowls,” Val concluded.

Now the Club is gearing up to host weekly Social Bowls evenings from Friday, October 12th. For a small entry fee, anyone from the community is welcome to come and play on a casual basis. People will be organised into teams of three as they arrive, they will play two short sharp fun games, and have the opportunity to socialise. A barbecue sausage is included in the charge, and the bar will be open.

To find out more visit the Kirwee Bowling Club Facebook page.

Ryan Hughes made a respectable debut for Darfield in the Canterbury Country Premier Competition taking 3/16 in the defence of 126 against last year’s competition winners, Cheviot, at Darfield Domain on Saturday, October 6th. The bowlers shared the spoils with Chris Warner 4/19 and Nick Jenkins 2/23. The final dismissal was a run out when both batsmen stuttered mid wicket that sealed the victory. Cheviot

were only four runs shy of their target.

Cheviot looked set to take six competition points when, at 102/5 and with only 24 runs required, Darfield's bowlers shut the door on them with straight, sharp bowling. This not only restricted Cheviot’s scoring, but also gave their batters pause for thought as a couple of balls whizzed past their noses.

Earlier some late innings’ hitting from Toby Kars (28no) nudged

Darfield's score to 126 after disciplined slow bowling from Cheviot’s H. Fitzpatrick and S. Burnett had cleaned out Darfield's middle order, before they could threaten to make bigger scores.

Darfield play their next game against Leeston-Southbridge at Southbridge Domain on Saturday, October 13th.

Mayor Sam Broughton in action.

Patron Jim Brooker, bowls the first bowl to open the green, with President Val Watson and Patroness Betty Henderson looking on.

Shannon McAleer Darfield Premier Coach

L to R: Cheviot batsman, Nick Johnston fielding for Darfield and Ryan Hughes bowling for Darfield.

Results 2nd October 2018 Match of the Day: Stableford Ladies: Ladies 1st: B Bryant 36 2nd: T Hicks 34 3rd: M Abbott 32 4th: J Whitaker 31 Men: Men 1st: I Palmer 37 2nd: G Harris 37 Closest to the Pin: Pin J Whitaker Longest Putt: Putt E Woodward Results 6th October 2018 Match of the Day: Cordylea Cup - American Foursome 1st: J Perkins & C Thorne 58.2 2nd: J Wilson & K Hicks 61.3 3rd: E Woodward & I McLaughlin 61.6 4th: M & J Morten 63.2 5th: R Karrs & D McCaughan 63.3 6th: F Hobbs & B Bishop 64.4 7th: P Collins & J Hicks 65.2 8th: G & P Deans 65.3 9th: T Chapman & T Edwards 66.6 10th: P Pearce & S Oliver 66.8 Closest to Pins: #6: F Hobbs Pins #11: M Morten #14: K Hicks #17: M White #2in2: S Prendergast

Results 4th October 2018 Match of the Day: Junior Championship - 1st Round 1st: S Gillespie 98 2nd: M Te Awa 105 3rd: I Beets-Huchshorn 108 4th: K Battersby 108 Throw Out Competition: Competition 1st: E Stokes 47.8 2nd: V Mackenzie 50.6 3rd: J Pottinger 52.5 4th: R Pilbrow 53.5 5th: L Steele 54.2

The 2018-19 season began on October, 6th with a working bee which was followed by two rounds of competition at 300 yards.

The Club congratulates Bevin, Bevin Murray and Mike on their great scores.

Target Rifle Round 1 Round 2 Total Sam K. 46.02 46.02 92.04 Chris K. 49.05 48.04 97.09 Charlie L. 43.02 45.02 88.04 Daniel A. 47.06 49.02 96.08 Bevan M. 49.05 50.07 99.12 Murray S. 50.09 49.03 99.12 F Class Matthew McC. 50.05 George McC. 38.03 Mike C. 59.08 60.08 119.16 Next week’s competition is two rounds at 500 yards, set up at 1pm, shooting from 1.30 pm.

Visitors are asked to contact a Club officer or member for directions to the range. For details see the Club’s Facebook page (Malvern Rifle Club).

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HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

FOR SALE CARPET/Window Cleaning.

CARPET Thorough job, good price, TALL solid oak plant stand $60. q u i c k d r y i n g . H i g h l y Phone 027 686 4297. recommended. Ph/text Robert WOOD shavings - untreated, anytime on 027 299 9599. clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, COUNSELLING chicken houses and rabbit EXPERIENCED counsellor hutches. Available in available to provide focus and 3 support. Dawn Logan BA 70L bags, 1m bales (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) (compressed) and bulk A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

027 252 7533.

DRIVEWAYS

CHURCH NOTICES

FOR SALE

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better.

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

Used for rainwater collection but now surplus.

DOGS

FOR SALE

Promax, Slimline 3,000 litre water tank.

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

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • 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

Ph 03 318 8661 FOR SALE

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

Open 7 Days 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm Inspection welcome

Approximately 1,200 4x3 squares of high quality grass baleage, To be processed mid to late spring.

COMPLETE SERVICE INCLUDING TESTING!

Please call 027 283 8572 for more information

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Friday 12th October 2018 PAINTING & DECORATING

WINDOW CLEANING

PAINTING & DECORATING

R K FIREWOOD

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

Supplying wood for this Winter!

Your very own LOCAL,

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! ENpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 HOUSE TO LET DARFIELD township. 2 bedroom house. Modern, open plan, all day sun, double glazed, internal access garage, heat pump. Small private garden.

Suit professional or retired person or couple. For long term rent. $300 per week.

Phone 022 647 7764.

Roof painting, stopping & wallpapering, gib fixing, weather board, barges & fascia repairs.

References available.

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 office@ruraltenancyco.nz LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Pain ng and Decora ng services!

Interior & Exterior Pain ng & Plastering Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof PainCng  All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 PETS & LIVESTOCK

CALF DISBUDDING • 17 years experience • Pain relief (No Pain) used to

minimise pain & discomfort • Tetravet sprayed to reduce

risk of infection • Hygienic systems in place • Equipment disinfected &

cleaned after each job • All equipment provided

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com FULLY INSURED

SHEEP SHEARING

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury • Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

(excluding labour to push calves into the crate) • All calves MUST be yarded or penned before arrival • Multiple visits if required

PEST CONTROL

PETS & LIVESTOCK

• IHC Charity calves disbudded

free of charge.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: • 4 bale portable head crush (side by side) • Rubber ringing bull calves • Weighing • Drenching & vaccinating (client to supply).

SEASON 1 AUG - 16 NOV 2018

Ph: 021 059 4980 E: freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz

SITUATION VACANT

Part Time Cleaner Required Mitchell Bros Sawmillers Ltd have a position available for a Part Time Cleaner for our offices and cafeteria.

The hours of work are approximately 3 hours per week with flexible times.

for a quote on

Please apply to Tony Mitchell

021 204 1274

Ph 027 435 9229

Ph Shaun Adams

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP Position Available.

Must be experienced in cooking, making coffee and customer service.

31 hours per week, including some weekend work.

Phone 03 325 4154.

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

• • • • •

WANTED

Ph 03 318 4128

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun.

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

www.malvernglass.co.nz

REAL ESTATE

SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield SECTION - Darfield. Private Sale owned and operated since 2 Oldham Place. Area: 2008. NZ made products 831sqm. Quiet cul-de-sac. o n l y . C a l l B r i a n f o r Phone John 027 434 6789. pest control requirements 0800 667 778.

SITUATION VACANT

reliable & experienced SCRAP METAL Window Cleaner BEST prices! Amalgamated Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm Phone or text Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or machinery. Specialising in farm 03 347 8226 (A/H) clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

WINDOW REPAIRS SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or machinery, old cars etc.

021 046 6046.

Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

(Licensed Dealer).

Insurance work, Pet doors, SITUATION VACANT Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ POSITION available - part time Double glazing, Splashbacks, person required to shift two Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Rotorainer irrigators Monday to Friday. $35.00 per irrigator Oxford, Cust, Darfield, shift. All equipment supplied. Rolleston, West Melton & Dunsandel area start date Surrounding Areas. Call your negotiable. Phone Keith local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

027 230 7469.

CARS, VAN, 4WD’S & TRUCKS WANTED! Cash paid on pick up.

Any condition accepted.

Ph John 03 347 9354 or 027 476 2404 TRADES

TRADES

HOME REPAIRS General Maintenance, Home Improvements, Alterations, Re-lining, Weatherboard Replacements, Fences & Decks

Murray Thomas Ph: 027 809 4929 | E: mactcon@gmail.com

Friday 12th October 2018 ROOM TO RENT

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TRADES

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $160pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

Septic Tank Installers • Digger Hire • Truck Hire

Phone Jeff: 027 430 3109 Email: jkholmesdrainage@yahoo.co.nz

TRADES

RESIDENTIAL

AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.

We will be at Mcleans Island Swap Meet this Friday, 12th and Saturday 13th.

Be great to catch up with you there for your next project. The workshop at 3967 West Coast Road will be closed these days.

RENOVATIONS

Moss Treating:

Hydro Drain Cleaning

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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

FARM BUILDINGS CONCRETE PLACING

Bodie Seymour

022 418 5297 bseymourbuilders@gmail.com

Heat pump supply, installaCon, servicing & maintenance

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926.

PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

TRADES

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

VEHICLE FOR SALE FORD Escape XLT V6 2002, 3 litre 4WD, 191,000km, near new tyres on factory alloys, tow bar. $3,995. Maniototo Motors Ltd, R.M.V.T. Phone Bob 027 472 6595.

TRADES

• • • • •

Interior Plaster Contact us today!

Maintenance EvereM Sullivan Renova ons & New Homes Locally Owned & Operated Ph: 021 022 13500 15 years Experience E: chchplasterguy@gmail.com

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obliga on free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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

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

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!

Life moves preOy fast.

If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

- FERRIS BUELLER, Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) 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 since 1996!

• Washing • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine Hire from $8 p.w.

• Dishwashers

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire

Reg. Service Technician

Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

fax email

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK Qualified

021 732 331

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

• • • •

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Renova ons, New Houses, Hot Water Cylinders, Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades, General Maintenance!

Phone Mark

027 869 0026 Maintenance Renova+ons New Builds Pump servicing and installa+on • Water filter installa+on • Water pump hire • • • •

• Supply and installa+on of sep+c tank systems • Gas and wood fire installa+on • IQP in backflow preven+on • Teatsprayer servicing

‘One call and we’ll do them all’

0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Ph 03 980 4979

Three old ladies are sitting around a table playing bridge and bragging about their sons.

“My Freddie,” said Margaret, “Everyone should be so lucky to have a son like my Freddie. Once a week he brings me a huge bouquet of flowers, he’s constantly bringing me out to restaurants to eat, if I so much as hint that I want something the next morning it’s on my doorstep.”

“That’s very nice about your Freddie”, says Gertrude.

“But with all due respect, when I think about the way my Sammy takes care of me, it just can’t compare.

Every morning as soon as I wake up he greets me with bacon and freshly brewed coffee. Every lunchtime he comes over and cooks me a gourmet lunch, and every supper he brings me to his house for supper, he truly treats me like a queen.”

“WELL!” Says Barbara “I don’t want to make any of you feel bad or anything, but wait until you hear about my Harry, twice a week he pays someone $200 an hour just so he can lie on their couch and talk to them, and who do you think he speaks about at those prices? Asks Barbara with a big excited double chin smile, “I’ll tell you who he speaks about!

ALL HE SPEAKS ABOUT IS ME!”