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ISSUE 867 Thursday 15th November 2018

Michael Oakley Gliding High 3 NZ Cellar Door Day

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Prebbleton Cra5s & More Market

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MG’s In Malvern

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NZ Jet Boat Marathon Darfield Community Response

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Good Business Advice

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Butcher’s Pies in Cookbook 8 Farmlands Real Estate Rural 8 Be-Informed-Evening Centenary of WW1 9 Armis ce Day Rural Building Solu ons 10-11 Open Day 12 Malvern Bowls Update Malvern Rifle Club

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Computer Corner

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Sports Results

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Darfield Gun Club Report

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Darfield Touch Rugby

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Public No ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds Trades Email Column

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The eighth annual Hororata Highland Games was held on Saturday, November 10th and welcomed 9,000 visitors who watched the highland dancers fling, drum majors twirl their maces and strong men and women compete in eight disciplines.

Many visitors had a go at tossing a caber, discovering Celtic culture in amongst the 120 stalls and were delighted with entertainment throughout the day. The event was held under sunny skies on Saturday after a huge amount of rain saw widespread flooding in other parts of the South Island on Friday.

“Set up for the event takes the whole week and we knew the weather was going to challenge us with the heavy rain on Thursday and Friday,” said Cindy Driscoll, Driscoll event manager. The team rose to this challenge and were well prepared,” she added. “We are very lucky with the Hororata Domain as a venue as it coped with the amount of rain we received on the Friday with surface water draining away by the time the gates opened on Saturday.

Being a rural event, we have people who know how to manage ground in the wet, and can supply ideal resources. With kiwi ingenuity and teamwork the event went off without a hitch and many visitors were pleasantly surprised with just how good the grounds were,” Cindy enthused.

Chieftain Patrick Hellier, Hellier New Zealand’s highest achieving Highland Games Heavy athlete, commented “It was great for me to experience the full festival surrounding the Heavy Arena where I normally spend most of my time. I enjoyed meeting the Clans and seeing the other competitions. I got to see the final of the Hororata Pie eating competition; which was a new experience. I don’t think I will be changing codes anytime soon! Seeing the Junior and Teen Warriors was really cool as it is great to see young people discover the Highland Games’ sports. The winner of the FMG Teen Warriors, Sam Langford, Langford has a lot of potential and I hope he steps into the amateur grade next year. Hororata is always

a special event for me, but to be there as Chieftain was an honour,” Patrick said. “Being welcomed onto the stage by the local Kapa Haka group and saluted by the Massed Bands was an experience I will never

forget.” he concluded.

Over 500 competitors competed in twelve competitive events, including the Tug O’ War, Sack Carry and Small-Bore Rifle Shooting.

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Gracie Symons from Hororata Primary School competing in the Harraways Junior Warriors Inter-Schools Competition.

A5er eight years, Nicola is leaving the Darfield Dental Centre.

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David and Stephanie of the Darfield Dental Centre, thank Nicola for the enormous effort she has always put in; looking a5er their pa ents from Darfield and the surrounding area.

“Nicola will be dearly missed, and we wanted to thank her publicly. She has been an extremely valuable part of the Dental Centre, and we wish her well in both her new job and life plans.”

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The Gough CAT Oceania Heavyweight Championship was won by New Zealander Jono McFarlane, McFarlane while Julie Stechmann won the Amateur Heavy Women’s Championship and Brian Reeves won the Men’s. The Champion Highland Dancer was Danielle Joy and Champion Pipe Band was Canterbury Caledonian Society’s Highland Pipe Band.

The Darfield High School team won the Harraways Junior Warriors interschool competition and the Average Joes from Christchurch took out the trophy pull in the Southfuels Tug O’ War. Hororata local 15-year-old Harry Cookson took out the Selwyn Times Kilted Mile. “This running race is not the normal mile as competitors have to

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jump over obstacles, eat, drink and run,” Cindy reported.

“Harry won the race with his ability to eat a Hororata Pie in record time!”

The Hororata Highland Games is a community event staged by the Hororata Community Trust.

“The Games is what it is because of the community passion, dedication and commitment. They have put Hororata on the map and are the launch pad for other projects such as the planned

new Hororata Community Centre and Hororata Night Glow,” Cindy s a i d . “ T w e lv e d i ff e r e n t community groups fundraise at the event which is a huge opportunity for them as the Games brings a wider audience to the district. The Games takes a collective approach and because of this has strengthened the community,” Cindy ended.

Full results will be available on the Hororata Highland Games website.

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Kirwee sisters, Annabelle & Gabrielle Jones participating in the Games. Annabelle represented St Andrew’s College in the Pipe Band Competition as well as solo piping and Gabrielle competed in the Highland Dancing throughout the day.

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Thursday 15th November 2018

By Lucinda Jarvis.

Selwyn local Michael Oakley has just completed a 1933km glider flight, leaving Omarama at 6.30am on November, 6th and landing in Springfield at 8pm that evening. Michael was trying to get his 2000km diploma but got caught a little short of his goal due to failing daylight hours. He plans on having another go soon, as the daylight hours are increasing all the time due to summer coming and this will help Michael achieve his goal. Michael flew from Omarama to a start point in

Clyde then headed north to a turning point in the Rainbow Valley, which is south of Nelson, from there he headed south to Mandeville to where his next turning point was. The planned trip then headed him back north to the Wairau Valley which is west of Blenheim before heading back towards Omarama, which was his planned finishing point, but unfortunately those important daylight hours cut this trip short. Michael planned his GPS turning points on the morning of his big flight, he took into

Michael Oakley preparing to leave from Omarama.

New Zealand Cellar Door Day is on Saturday, November 17th, 2018. New Zealand Wine have launched the inaugural Cellar Door Day to celebrate the start of the summer season. Their aim is to encourage New Zealanders to visit their local cellar doors or escape the city and travel to a wine region for an enjoyable weekend Cellar Door experience.

Melton Estate is one of Selwyn’s most popular wineries with eight different wines to try including, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, the acclaimed Sparkling Riesling known as ‘Summer Love’ and the new ‘Meltonia’ Méthode

Traditionelle. Their popular restaurant serves great food that is matched well to these handcrafted boutique wines.

As part of New Zealand Cellar Door Day Melton Estate will celebrate with wine tastings, a Platter Special which includes, a Melton Platter and two glasses of wine for a set price as well as a vineyard tour. Visitors are welcome to stay on for lunch, enjoy the wines and take home some beautiful boutique wines at special Cellar Door prices to enjoy at a later date or on those special occasions.

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consideration the weather that he had been watching closely for the week leading up to his flight and he had to plan his flight well to get three declared turning points in the right places so he covered the distance required. Michael travelled along at speeds of up to 380km per hour, but his average speed for this trip was 180km per hour, he kept in touch with the different air controllers for each area he was in. This trip saw him flying at altitudes of up to 1600 feet. He encountered a bit of turbulence through the Hanmer Springs Basin but the trip on the whole was great. He took food and drink with him and there is an innovative way to deal with urinating.

Michael did though, achieve his 1750km diploma on this trip which in itself is a great achievement. It has been ten years since Michael achieved his 1500km diploma and it won’t be long before he is up in the air again attempting his 2000km diploma.

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Thursday 15th November 2018

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With nearly forty stalls the market is going to be a ‘must do’ for everyone looking to buy gifts for Christmas, or any occasion, even gifts for themselves.

There will be a wide variety of items for sale including many exciting new stalls. Look out for stalls with pet products, pet beds, embroidery, paintings, Christmas decorations, jewellery,

The Magical Grand Cruising Tour hit Darfield when a collection of MGC cars turned up in the township on Saturday morning, along with some friendly Austin Healeys. The visiting vehicles were in the middle of the MGC fiftieth South Island Celebration Tour and arrived in Darfield to check out a car belonging to Club members Alida and Phil Pickard.

Pickard Alida and Phil’s tartan red, 1968 MGCGT, is currently still under restoration, so was not able to join the Tour at this time.

“The MGC is the big-grunty-sixcylinder brother to the more commonly known MGB,” Phil explained. “The MGC first hit the roads back in 1967, in Great Britain. So to celebrate its fiftieth birthday, New Zealand MGC Club members began by attending events in the U.K. last

chocolate bouquets, Christmas hampers, yummy baking and crackers, knitting, flowers, honey products, plus a working beehive and much, much more.

Prebbleton Heritage will once again have food, tea and coffee

in the supper room of the hall, which provides visitors a chance to take time out from all their busy shopping and enjoy a cuppa and a tasty nibble.

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Market goers enjoyed looking through the available wares at a previous craft market.

A line up of some of the MGC cars that visited MGC Club members Alida and Phil Pickard in Darfield last weekend. year, and are continuing the celebrations by cruising their way down through New Zealand,” Phil said.

The group started their tour from Auckland on November 4th and will head all the way to Invercargill, meeting as many MGC Club members as possible along the way.

“There was a slight detour

through the Lewis Pass due to the washed out bridge in the Otira from the deluge of rain on Friday, but they made it to Darfield, where we turned on a glorious sunny day,” Phil smiled. “After sampling Darfield Bakery’s delights they were on the road again to cruise the highways,” he concluded.

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Thursday 15th November 2018

By Lucinda Jarvis.

The 2018 New Zealand, Jet Boat Marathon competition was held from October, 30th to November, 3rd, this event drew out jet boating enthusiasts from all over to compete and watch this adrenaline packed sport.

The competition had a few legs and covered the Waiau, Buller, Grey, Rakaia, Taramakau and Waimakariri Rivers. There were many highs and lows for competitors throughout the competition.

Two Selwyn locals from Darfield, Gareth Munro and Andy Munro had a great competition finishing second in the Hunting and Fishing - A Class, second overall in the piston powered boat, out of nineteen boats and finishing fifth overall out of twenty four boats. Gareth was the driver of their boat and Andy did the navigating. This team had a few highlights along the way, they finished every leg of the race clean with no mechanical or drive errors

resulting in dry feet every day, the long workdays and weekends preparing for this competition paid off for this duo. They also commented, that they loved racing on rivers that were new to them. The team aimed to finish in the top three placings so they were ecstatic with finishing second overall in the piston powered boat. “Our goal for the week was to be consistent and tidy in our driving, also to keep working up the overall placings and to hold our place in A Class, this plan worked out well for us,” said Gareth.

Over recent years marathon racing has seen the introduction of Helicopter Jet turbine powered boats racing in unlimited class. There were five entered in this marathon, these boats are fast and reliable.

“Therefore the piston trophy is so important to our team as we will most likely never be able to compete with these boats,,” commented Gareth.

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Following the screening of the Alpine Fault information video in Darfield in July, the local Community Response Team has gained several valuable new members. During the past few months, the team has met regularly to help prepare members to support the community, if practical, during and in the aftermath, of any future event.

On the evening of Tuesday, November 6th, nineteen members of the Darfield Team were called to the Emergency Centre at the Recreation Centre,

The members, (L-R) Graeme Price, Trevor Wall and Allan Mulholland. They are working with their team to choose wise solutions to several challenges posed by the fire event. to take part in a training exercise, which began after a member of the public reported seeing ‘smoke’ rising from among the trees in McHugh’s Plantation.

For the exercise, the members of the Darfield Response Team were split into three smaller teams, and each group was tasked with working out how they might respond, to several issues posed during the scenario. The issues included a school cycling party from outside the district seeking assistance at the Recreation Centre, members of the community arriving for advice

and support, an evacuated family requiring emergency accommodatio n and an individual slipping on the floor at the Emergency Centre and having a suspected fracture injury.

During the exercise each team was required to maintain a set of written records, and also to compose two Situation Reports to be sent to the Emergency Operations Centre at Rolleston to keep Council officials updated on the local situation.

Also during the exercise, an existing Street Contact was used to provide specific local up to date information on the fire situation, to the Community Response Team.

Street Contacts have a vital role to play in providing information during any emergency event. It has always been their goal to have two designated Street Contacts in each street or Neighbourhood Group, however through people moving house and retiring there are several gaps that need filling by willing volunteers. If people are willing to assist the Response Team by becoming a Street Contact please feel free to contact any member of the Community Response Team.

Currently the Selwyn District Council has a “Meet Your Street” initiative operating.

Members of Street Groups can play a very valuable role in supporting one another through an emergency. A subsidy of up to $75 may be available to help with the cost of holding a street get together. Please go to www.selwyn.govt.nz/community/ your-neighbourhood/meet-yourstreet for further information.

If any group planning on holding a gathering notifies them in advance, they will do their best to have a member of the Community Response Team drop in at people’s event, to share ideas and answer questions.

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In Rolleston, on the last day of October, Lincoln Envirotown hosted a very successful meeting of businesses who have shown an interest in a Selwyn Responsible Business Network.

People from local businesses were invited to a social occasion and treated to two high calibre presentations which examined concepts of sustainable practices relating to Power Use and Waste Management. Many of the ideas discussed looked at the cost cutting possibilities that result from adopting more sustainable practices, while others emphasised general environmental concerns.

Richard Briggs the Programme Partnership Manager of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) surprised the audience with the statistic that businesses typically waste up to 20% of the energy

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Rex Verity, Lincoln Envirotown Responsible Business Co-ordinator - opening proceedings at the event. they use; most solutions to this problem are low or no cost solutions which look to making current processes more efficient, before looking at any replacement of infrastructure.

He strongly suggested that businesses should start looking at the possibilities of making savings by undertaking an energy audit to really assess how much power is being used and where. Details of funding bodies that could help with long term solutions were also shared.

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The second presentation by Andrew Boyd the Waste and Recycling Manager at Selwyn District Council gave some real insight into the recycling situation around the world and its impact on Selwyn. He explained how the old model of using resources to produce the things we need, and then discarding them as waste, cannot be sustained.

The concept of the Circular Economy whereby resources are used in production and then reused was examined with numerous examples cited.

Andrew also advised on good recycling habits and gave an insight into the difficulties of the processes.

The evening was an enjoyable occasion and people took plenty of useful information away with them, it was reported.

“Lincoln Envirotown would like to thank the SDC for supporting this initiative,” said Dave Fitzjohn, Fitzjohn Project manager, Lincoln Envirotown Trust.

“Information about the network can be found by a web search for ‘Selwyn Responsible Business N etwork’,” he concluded.

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Thursday 15th November 2018

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For high school sweethearts Jarnia and Jason Kupe, Kupe buying the Hororata Café and Bar at the foothills of the Southern Alps meant creating something that was their own. They are also now the business operators of the Willows Café at the Hororata Golf Club in Glentunnel.

Passionate about food and people, the Café brought all their dreams together.

A butcher by trade, Jason started to bake the pies for the Cafe, hence the name ‘The Butcher’s Pie’. Jarnia and Jason now sell over a 1000 pies a week. “The most popular Butcher’s Pie flavour would definitely be The Butcher’s Steak and Cheese Pie,”

commented Jason. Jarnia and Jason are now honoured to be featured in the Topp Country, A Culinary Journey Through New Zealand with the Topp Twins Cookbook. “We are extremely proud to be part of this

amazing cookbook which is out in time for Christmas.

Dame Lynda has always loved our pies and calls in regularly for a Butcher’s Pie fix!,” said Jarnia.

An invitation to interested persons in the district is extended by local Farmlands Real Estate Rural to their BeInformed-Evening which aims to give Farmers the opportunity of acquiring up-to-date farming practices.

“It’s a community event, for anyone in Canterbury that would like to join us,” said a Farmlands Real Estate Rural spokesperson.

Organisers of the event have arranged for a raft of knowledgeable and professional speakers to address those attending including: Allan Laurie: an expert in the field of forestry, with over thirty years’ experience in forest management. Allan is currently the industry representative on

the Operational Advisory Group of the NZ Forest Industry Safety Council and will speak about the role of the emission trading scheme on Farms. There will be the opportunity to ask questions, as well as acquire some advice.

Katrina Berry (Farmlands): Katrina will discuss the obligations under the Worksafe Act and how SafeFarm and SafeVisit can assist. “Health and Safety is a big part of our lives and we need to be aware of the dangers particularly in our work place,” Katrina stressed. “We need to make sure we all get home safe each and every day.

Since the implementation of the new work safe act there is criteria that needs to be followed in regard to Farming

practice. Farmlands have a program/app that can help with this on-farm, and which is free to shareholders,” Katrina added.

Rob George (Farmlands): “Anti Money Laundering is something you may not be aware of, but the government is making sure New Zealand meets its international obligations to reduce the opportunity for criminals to launder money. Now when you have dealings with your lawyer, accountant, bank manager or Real Estate company you will need to supply documents to confirm identity, proof of address and Trust information, if applicable.

While those attending may feel this is not necessary Rob will give an interesting insight as to how this will help both the Department of Internal Affairs and the Police trace criminals.

There are many ways money is laundered in day to day life that we are not even aware of,” Rob concluded.

A Representative from FMG Insurance will also address the group on the topic of Managing risk on farm.

Event organisers have arranged for the Darfield Primary School PTA to provide supper for those attending.

This photo from a few years ago features in the Cookbook.

(L-R) Jarnia Kupe, Dame Jools, Jonty Kupe, Dame Lynda and Jason Kupe.

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Thursday 15th November 2018

A chance meeting in a Rolleston carpark led to the appearance of the Honorary Belgium Consul as a speaker at the WW1

Armistice Day centenary commemorations in Sheffield last Sunday (at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the

The informative plaque near the cenotaph in Sheffield.

Cecily Wright with her two great grandchildren Georgie and Sophie Wright at the Sheffield Armistice Day commemoration.

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eleventh month). Sheffield local Hazel Wheeler encountered the honourary consul while in the Selwyn town and approached her about attending the service.

This she did, presenting a speech that provided much food for thought amongst those present.

Approximately 300 people attended the commemorative service in Sheffield, held in warm, sunny weather, it was reported. The event took place at the township’s cenotaph with Val Mackenzie taking on the role of MC and Rev Tom Innes as the officiating minister.

Sheff ie ld Scho ol p up il s performed a waiata, before the Selwyn Choir sang beautifully to those gathered.

Sheffield resident Hugh H ugh Paterson, Paterson one of the driving forces behind the planting of the Gallipoli Oaks avenue, the placement of the memorial crosses and the information plaque commented, “the trees are growing extremely well, the memorial crosses are a poignant remembrance and the spectacular information plaque makes for informative reading.”

Hugh would encourage anyone passing through the township to stop awhile and read the plaque for an insight into the history of those who fought and died.

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TOWABLE PIVOTS FOR DRY CORNERS Cows and roses don’t usually feature happily in the same sentence, but they do at Sheffield’s Fairleigh Farm.

Passing through Waddington on the Waimakariri Gorge Road, drivers may have seen their sign, or stopped to buy beautiful roses and carnations at the property. The large glasshouses are an impressive sight, yet this property is also a busy dairy farm with a brand new shed.

Paulien Van der Eijk and Willem Breunisse are looking forward to welcoming interested visitors to their Fairleigh Farm Open Day and to view this state-ofthe-art dairy shed. They added that perhaps one of the nicest things about this build was that existing trees and lanes were worked around, not removed, and so the shed fits right into the landscape.

Nigel Hodges of Darfield’s Rural Building Solutions (RBS) designed and built the dairy shed and added that the open day is a great opportunity to see the latest trends, catch up

with other farmers and meet the local businesses that have been a part of the project.

“Come along and have a barbecue and a coffee on us,” he commented, “we look forward to seeing you there!”

Paulien and Willem also welcome everyone interested in looking at their feedpad and effluent systems.

“It really is a great opportunity to see what other farmers are doing and the latest trends in dairy systems,” Nigel said. “The Open Day is all about district support, and a chance to meet the local businesses that have been a part of this project.

Businesses such as Irrigation Logistics, Lyndon Engineering, Nairn Electrical Ltd. and Bondor NZ.,” Nigel explained.

An invitation onto a working farm is not a common event these days and Nigel said, “our Open Days are always well attended because they’re a real one-stopshop.”

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The first of the Malvern Bowling Centre’s Championships - the Mixed Triples, sponsored by the - 24 & 32 Metre Boom Widths Oxford WMC, was held at the Mike Wilson - Owner Operator Oxford Green on Sunday, Ph: 027 2929 460 October 21st, in good weather E: centralcanterburyspraying@gmail.com conditions.

Teams from Coalgate, Darfield, Kirwee, Oxford and West Melton contested the event.

There were some very close games fought with the resulting minor placings coming down to the last game and a count back.

The Darfield Men’s team skipped by Gavin Lea, Lea along with Curle Contracting is now operating a Peter Redfern and Graham 6 wheel drive John Deere Grader!

Rowe were the winners.

L to R: Graham Rowe, Peter Redfern and Gavin Lea, Give us a call now for all “All three players have been winners of the mixed triples held at Oxford recently. your Track Maintenance, victorious previously, but Gavin Paddock Levelling, seems to have a hold on the Main Line Trenching Title, this being the tenth time and Driveway Grading. he has won it,” said Wendy Clucas of the Darfield Club with a The Malvern Rifle Club Results summary Canterbury Spring November 10/11 2018: smile. hosted the Canterbury Rob Curle - Cell: 027 508 2240 Shorts Longs GRAND Spring Meeting on November Agg Agg AGG 10th and 11th with shooters A GRADE: travelling from all over the John Snowden 150.14 221.27 371.41 TOWABLE PIVOTS Malcolm Dodson 147.11 218.21 365.32 South Island to compete.

148.14 216.18 364.32 Rain leading up to the event Bevan Mehrtens FOR DRY CORNERS 147.15 215.20 362.35 meant that the short-range Chris Kershaw 141.09 220.20 361.29 competition was shot at 600 Murray Steele 146.14 214.15 360.29 yards and the longs at 800 Karl Valpy Call 03 318 8371 139.13 218.16 357.29 MICRO PIVOT and 900 yards. Sunshine John Miller B GRADE 6A HORNDON ST - DARFIELD • 4’ - 14 gauge galvanized pipe and wind greeted the Kathryn Lange 144.12 215.15 359.27 • Three-point hitch/quick tow pivot point www.irrigationlogistics.co.nz shooters and delivered Clinton Whyte 145.12 209.14 354.26 • 6’ crop clearance standard, 9’ optional challenging conditions at David Dick 138.09 215.09 353.18 • Solar capability times.

Robbie Gilchrist 140.06 204.09 344.15 Club members observed two John Fleming 136.11 198.14 334.25 minutes of silence at 11am Megan Snowden 141.05 191.12 332.17 on November 11th to C GRADE 137.05 202.06 339.11 acknowledge the 100th Sam Kershaw 139.08 194.14 333.22 anniversary of the WW1 Daniel Alexander 137.04 195.08 332.12 Armistice. Many Rifle Clubs Brian Hawksby 135.05 188.06 323.11 have their origins in military Darian Miller and/or civilian training FTR Murray Cook 171.05 248.07 419.12 organisations, many ranges Brian Graystone 149.01 232.03 381.04 are ex-military ranges.

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The browser – what is it & why do I use one type over the other?

The browser is the programme that you start to take you to the Internet and then on to the www site that you want to visit.

If you use a Windows 10 machine then the blue E is what you see.

This is the internet gateway to start to search for things. Left click it and you open and start searching. The problem I have with it is that it not very user friendly. It is difficult unless you know how to Print, and do other things. This is what it can look like.

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Results 10th November 2018 Match of the Day: Stableford 1st: Dale MacDonald 46 pts 2nd Gary Gifkins 44 pts 3rd Dave Thompson 42 pts 4th= Janelle Lewis, Paul Avis 41pts 6th= Simon Jeffs, Duncan McKay, Colleen Davidson 39 pts Nearest to the Pins: Pins #3 Ken Beaumont #9 Dave Benn # 13 Murray Philpott #17 Ian Bourke Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: Dale MacDonald Men: Corey Reid-Macfarlane Longest Putt #18: #18: Gary Gifkins Two’s: Two’s Darren Lewis, Jo Johnson, Ian Bourke, John Ridgrn, Steve Hygate, Dave Benn Best Gross - sponsored by Baseline: Ian Bourke 75 9 Hole Stableford 1st: Eleanor Green 20 pts 2nd on c/b Barbara May 17pts

Thank you to all our sponsors

Nothing much to help you find your way around, it’s just point and click.

The one I prefer is Internet Explorer.

On the task bar at the bottom left where the magnifying glass is type in ‘ie’ and Internet Explorer will come up. Right click on it and then left click ‘Pin to Task bar’ then it’s always available. Open the programme and immediately once you turn on the tool bars you have lots to do. How to turn on the tool bars…at the top of the page Right click and the left click and turn on all the tool bars you see here..

Twilight Results 6th November 2018 Stableford and Putting Ladies: Barbara Bryant & Catherine Thorne 37 Judy McLeod 35 Trish Hicks, Jane Helmore & Anne Greene 34 Men: Ivan Palmer 39 Paul Knights 38 Putting: Jane Helmore 31 Judy McLeod 34 Closest to the Pin: Pip Anderson, Glen Chambers Longest Putt: Karen Groters 2s: Ivan Palmer

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For a change, the day of the Waimak 100 was pretty good.

Some light breezes and after a cloudy start the day improved to a clear and bright finish. A good turn-out of shooters meant the usual prompt start at 10am was ignored and shooting commenced a wee bit earlier, and there were some good early scores on the board for the first 25 target match.

Eight possibles in A grade, one in B grade and 4 scores of 23/25 at the top of the C grade.

Colin McRae got the BBQ in to action and soon had food out for the shooters as they finished the first round.

The workers kept the traps filled and the Trophy Match for the middle fifty started as soon as the last squads finished the first round. This part of the day went very well but just the single possible was shot by Ray Everett with Derek Gane and Mike Sime dropping a single target each. Irving Harrison leading the B grade with 48 and C Darling shooting a 49 to win the C grade.

With time on their side the last match started before afternoon tea was ready and a break was taken after the first couple of squads finished. After the break, shooting resumed and the scores were tallied up. Shootoffs were required for second and third in the A and B grades in the 50 Target as well as the Waimak 100 and the Twin Rivers with Shane Cornelius outlasting the pack for the Waimak 100 Trophy and Mike Sime outlasting the opposition to secure the Twin River Cup. “A great days shooting with

many thanks to all those who helped on the day,” Beavan Brown, Brown Club Captain for the Darfield Gun Club said.

“Lastly special thanks must be extended to Jean and Eddie Hurst for their continued generous sponsorship of this event, It is very much appreciated by the club and the attending shooters,” Beavan commented.

25 Targets A Grade: S Askey, B Sharp, D Jefferis, K Fitzgibbon, D Richardson, D Folley, C Meek, S Cornelius 25 B Grade: P Wright 25 G Lemon 24 M Palmer, P Askey, N Papps 23 C Grade: R Digby, D Cross, L Pawsey, T Cray 23 50 Targets A Grade 1st: R Everett 50

2nd: D Gane 49 3rd: M Sime 49 B Grade 1st: I Harrison 48 2nd: J Cray 47 3rd: N Papps 47 C Grade 1st: C Darling 49 2nd: P Bridge 47 3rd: D Cross 45 25 Targets A Grade: K Papps, M Sime, H Smith, S Watson, S Cornelius 25 B Grade: P Askey, D Adams 23 C Grade: R Digby, C Darling 23 Waimak 100 HOA: S Cornelius 98 A Grade: K Papps 98 B Grade: P Wright 95 C Grade: C Darling 95 Lucky drawn shooters: L Lynch, R Everett Twin River Cup: Mike Sime 196

Trophy winners, Shane Cornelius (HOA),C Darling, Kevin Papps and Peter Wright.

Mike Sime with the Twin Rivers Cup he won.

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By Lucinda Jarvis. small group of people who are Darfield Recreation Centre on a Darfield touch season is underway and runs each year from October to December and then again from late January to March. This year junior participation has increased significantly with twenty three year 1-4 children in four teams, sixty two year 4 - 6 children in eight teams and fifty year 6-8 children in six teams. This year also sees a first for an all girls high school team registered for many years. There are lots of high school aged teams playing this season and was commented that many of these players have come through the junior coaching programme that has been run over the previous three years. In the adult grades this year there is three mixed grades with twenty two teams.

There is the development module for junior players of all levels which help juniors learn new skills and have loads of fun along the way, the aim of this is to up-skill the children. There has been a skills coaching session before the start of the junior round. “The module has been going for nearly thirty years, so it is great to see the interest and numbers where they are and is very encouraging to help there be many more years of the module in the district.

“A huge thank you to Jayde Mayberry and Paula Buechele for the great work they have done organising the junior grade.

“There is good support from referees each week and it is encouraging to see younger high school players also taking on learning to referee and coach,” a spokesperson added.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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NEW CLASS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Suitable for beginners, people that have had a break, surgery or those that have just missed some classes.

Dancing is going well for classes that started in May. Join us for great company, some fun and exercise.

Friday Twilight Golf • •

12 Holes Start 4.30 to 5pm All welcome Great Prizes

Café Hope Open 10:00am Sunday 18th Nov Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield All Welcome

Sheffield Free Book Exchange Be at the Sheffield Plunket on Sunday 18th Nov 12 - 3pm for the community book exchange!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Call Jenny 03 312 4896 or 027 445 2285 for details.

St Peter's Community Church Springfield All Denominations Welcome

To be held at the Church 21st November 2018 - at 7:30pm

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If you have thought about being a host family for an international student, then now is the time to sign up!

We have a large number of international students arriving for Term 1 2019.

Many of them will be here for one to four weeks, and a number of them for Term 1 only.

Host families with horses are in particularly high demand with our European students.

Host families will receive $250 per week in 2019.

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SITUATION VACANT

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UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep, goat & cattle buy.

Please phone 027 293 1561.

UNWANTED vehicles, suit wreck or repair. Anything considered. Cash paid. Phone or text 027 349 2237. Selwyn area.

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Your very own LOCAL, reliable & experienced

ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re -roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing.

General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702.

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

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.

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Ph 03 318 4128

www.malvernglass.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residen al Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

TRADES

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

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

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS •

Window Cleaner

TRADES

TRADES

Registered Master Builder

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Phone or text Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or 03 347 8226 (A/H)

WANTED TO RENT

4 - 5 bedroom home. Darfield area, within 15km from High School. No pets. Needed mid Jan. Ph or text 022 342 8113.

FULLFULL-TIME worker looking for 1 - 2 bedroom, between Darfield & Christchurch. Long term from beginning of December.

Phone Richie 021 193 6413.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

TRADES

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New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master

Ph: 03 318 3778 M: 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@gmail.com

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TRADES

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

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.

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

Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

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

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

Ph: 021 387 750

New builds, extensions, alterations, farm buildings & light commercial.

Let our expertise help your vision!

Steven Cusdin 021 029 73925 | selwynbuilders@gmail.com

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

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

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

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 | 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz 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!

Humour does not diminish the pain, it makes the space around it get bigger.

- Allen Klein 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!

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

• Washing

Reg. Service Technician

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

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

Furniture Repair & Re-Polish, French Polish or Spray.

Pick up & delivery

Please phone 318 0047

021 732 331

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Your Local Registered Electrician

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

ROB KELLOCK

027 445 0684

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

Phone Mark

027 869 0026

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

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.

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

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

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Licenced Builder 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

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Memory Problems A few elderly couples would to get together once a week to talk about life, and to have a good me... One day, one of the men, Harry, started talking about this fantas c restaurant he went to the other night with his wife. “Really?”, one of the men said, “what’s it called?”

A5er thinking for a few seconds, Harry said... “what are those good smelling flowers called again?” “Do you mean a rose? the first man ques oned. “Yes that’s it!” he exclaimed. Looking over at his wife he said, “Rose, what was that restaurant we went to the other night?”