Selwyn Times: August 28, 2019

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2 Wednesday August 28 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk news SELWYN TIMES I LIKE what is happening at Rolleston College (see pages 8-9). Students there are being given outside of the box scenarios and then challenged to argue and debate each situation. This year a group of 50 students have delved deep into the most mind-bending theories known to mankind and been forced to argue they contain truths. The class is called conspiracy and it covers matters like 9/11, whether man actually landed on the moon and other contested world events over the decades. It reminds me of a different kind of class I took at school – philosophy. My mates and I knew the teacher probably wouldn’t be there much. So class time became basketball and other sports time. Win, win you might say. – Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Devon Bolger Ph: 021 914 742 devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Rock solid community initiative People across the district are painting rocks and leaving them for others find – have you uncovered one yet? Page 10 sport Big season for young netball side Ellesmere College top off a year of rebuilding by taking out the SuperNet Reserve title. Page 15 community events Discover the night sky Spend an evening under the stars as a family and discover the southern night sky at the West Melton observatory on Friday, 7.30pm. Page 23 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 20,335 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Kirwee, Arthur’s Pass. Firewood & Coal Direct to the public INtRODuCtORY SPECIAL FREE Delivery* 417 Creyke Road, Darfield | Phone 03 975 4502 Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment 100% CAPITAL gAIN TO THE RESIDENT NOW OPEN All firewood orders receive free delivery within 15 km of the yard until 31 August 2019. OuR PRODuCtS • Coal – 20 kg bags or 500kg bulk bags • Firewood - pick up or deliver (delivery charges apply) • Paparoa Red Rock available in three grades: -4mm, 12.25mm and 25mm plus • Railway Sleepers - 1200mm lengths • WINZ Quotes available • EFTPOS available $1,000 fULLY REfUNDAbLE DEPOSIT E S T A T E Phone. 03 421 7796 | Email. sales@woodcroftestate.co.nz WOODCROFT WAY, 32 KENDON DRIVE, ROLLESTON, CANTERBURY MEARES WILLIAMS LAWYERS LINCOLN OFFICE 43 Gerald Street, Lincoln Introducing Belinda Ferguson who is our specialist in all Relationship Property matters, including Separation Agreements and Contracting Out Agreements. E: bkf@meareswilliams.co.nz W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz T: (03) 374 2547 ROLLESTON OFFICE 78 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston Office also located at 225 Papanui Road, Christchurch INVESTMENT IN YOUR RETIREMENT AND REAP THE REWARDS IN ROLLESTON Now offering free standing villas: $560,000 3 Beds, 2 Baths, double garage, 173m2. ROLLESTON’S NEW REgISTERED RETIREMENT VILLAgE • Initial weekly fee of $75 includes rates, insurance, grounds maintenance and window washing • Gated community and emergency call button in each villa • Two & three bedroom villas with single/double garage from $415,000 • There will be an on site manager and a pavilion and bowling green • Show Home now open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm • After hours viewing by appointment call Corinne 021 292 1141 www.manorgroup.co.nz
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday August 28 2019 3 News •HAVE YOUR SAY: Have you seen drivers Dai Henwood Donna Brookbanks JarRed Fell Alan M speeding past schools in the Selwyn District? c Elroy Email your views to devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi 28 th septAT lincoln • By Devon Bolger WINDWHISTLE School pupils have gone right to the top to ask for help from Mayor Sam Broughton around motorists speeding outside of the school. The children decided to write letters to the mayor as they felt he may be able to help, principal Bronwen Seaward said. She said they asked if he knew how they could get flashing signs installed like Bronwen Seaward they have noticed at other schools and about other solutions that might help.” Mr Broughton said it was great to receive the letters from the pupils. “It shows that they care about what’s going in the district and are taking some initiative to not just complain about something but to actually do something about it.” Last week Mr Broughton and councillor Bob Mugford visited the school to hear from the pupils. “We listened to the students concerns and the actions they were looking at taking,” Mr Broughton said. “The road is a state highway and controlled by the NZTA so is not under the discretion of our council. We said we can help advocate to the NZTA for improvements and invited them to attend the next road safety sub-committee meeting.” Mrs Seaward said the pupils think the speeding is because a hedge along the road means motorists don’t know there is a school behind it.” They also sought a quote for installing metal fencing as the children thought this would make them look more like a school. The quote revealed the fence would cost $18,000 plus GST which is too expensive and just not possible, she said. NZTA senior traffic and safety engineer David Scarlet LAUGH Pupils tackle mayor over road speed concerns 2019 AT THE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY NIGHT R18 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! GET YOUR TICKETS FROM SAFETY: Windwhistle School pupils are asking the mayor to help them deal with motorists speeding outside of the school. said it is aware of the pupils’ concerns. “However, the school is situated in a rural environment, surrounded by paddocks and hedges which screen the school buildings and activities from passing motorists,” he said. NZTA has agreed to install additional signage so the 40km/h school zone sign will be visible on both sides of the highway in both directions. www. liveinlincoln .nz In Brief DROP-IN CENTRE CLOSED The Rolleston Welfare Drop-In Centre has been closed due to lack of response from the community. The decision was made to close the centre with a view to open it again when it is needed. The centre has been open at 95 Rolleston Drive since March. ALPINE FAULT MEETING The district council is holding an alpine fault earthquake video presentation in Tai Tapu next week. Community resilience coordinator Sue Jenkins said the video will help you understand what the likely impacts will be and how best to prepare. The presentation will be held on Thursday, 7–8.30pm, at the Tai Tapu Community Centre. For information email sue.jenkins@ selwyn.govt.nz WEED KILLER WARNING Residents are being reminded not to spray the banks of water races with weed killer. A district council spokesperson said there has been a rise in the number of incidents of blanket spraying recently. The soil washing away leads to sediment in the water race. This can block it, which leads to increasing risk of flooding and contaminants in the water. East West Fencing Ltd • Residential • Security • Rural Fencing • Post Driving • Post & Rail • Horse Arenas •Sheep & Cattle Yards• Phone: Paul 027 588 6009 or Brad 027 376 0237 Email: eastwestfencing@xtra.co.nz All Your Fencing Needs www.ewfltd.co.nz RE-ELECT No Payne – No Gain Open Considerate Objective Safer Rural Roads Water Supply Recycling Facilities Climate Change 021 024 048 69 www.selwynlife.nz Please use your vote Have your say in our community VOTE CALVIN PAYNE Selwyn Central Ward District Councillor Candidate 2019 Authorised by Calvin Payne 159 Knights Road, RD5 Weedons JOHN SUNCKELL ECAN 2019 ‘Working together, taking us forward’ Facebook: John4ecan Phone: 027 424 3006 Website: https://john4ecan.wixsite.com/ecan2019 Authorised by John Sunckell, 100 Caldwells Road, Leeston
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