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p Chelsea Brewer of Rolleston (inset) is setting her sights high for her dancing career

Dancing the dream lifeu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Chelsea Brewer’s dream of becoming a professional contemporary dancer is one step closer following the Rolleston teenager’s selection for a one year full-time course with the Sydney Dance Company.

The 17-year-old is one of only 20 people to be selected for the pre-professional dance course and said she was chosen from around 500 applicants.

“I was so excited and so shocked. It’s what I’ve been working towards. It’s amazing to have achieved this,” Ms Brewer said.

Watching her older sister taking dance lessons when she was a youngster inspired Ms Brewer to give dance a go.

“I always danced around the house. I loved moving. I was a really active child,” she said.

She began studying different dance genre when she was seven years old, beginning with jazz and ballet, and then learning tap, musical theatre and contemporary.

In recent years she has narrowed her focus to contemporary and ballet, studying at the Southern Ballet Dance School in Christchurch.

“I love contemporary dance. It gives you freedom to express yourself. To be strong at contemporary a dancer needs good ballet training.”

For the past two years Ms Brewer has been a Junior associate of dance at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington. She travels five times a year to Wellington to attend dance workshops.

“I got an insight into seeing what it would be like to train full time.” Ms Brewer was offered a place to train full

time with the New Zealand School of Dance next year, but has turned it down in favour of Sydney.

“The Sydney Dance Company is world renowned. They have a high standard of dancers. It’s an amazing company.” Ms Brewer hopes to win a permanent

place with the company after her year’s training is up. “Becoming a professional contemporary dancer is quite hard. So many people want to do it, but realistically not everyone is going to get there.

“You have to be the best.” ¢

“I love contemporary dance. It gives you freedom to express yourself.”

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p Clearview School in Rolleston held its senior athletics competition recently in superb conditions. Students participated in a variety of events. Pictured here are the place getters from the 10-year-old boys’ sprint. From left: Mason Young, Cooper Johnson, Tommy Moriarty and Dylan Barber-Ryan.

Year 6 Darfield Primary School student Sophie Kingi took out top honours in the South Island regional Jump Jam Idol competition held recently at Lincoln. Sophie was placed first in the Year 4 to 6 mixed event and top girl overall for competitors in the Year 4 to 8 section. Sophie performed to the song Gonna make you sweat by C+C Music Factory.

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p The latest craze to hit West Melton is a full-size version of foosball, or table football (soccer). The outdoor foosball arena was initially set up next to the tennis courts at West Melton Domain as part of the town’s recent 150-year-anniversary celebrations but the court has been retained and is now being enjoyed by many local families for competitions and community social events. Organiser Andrew Sharpe says it is a great way for people to get to know each other and involves the whole family. He hopes to run regular events on Sunday afternoons.

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Bearded men give backu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Not only was the recent West Melton 150th Year bearded men competition a lot of fun and frivolity, it was also a chance for the men to gain public support for a worthy cause.

Competition organiser Andrew Sharpe said the men decided to turn the competition into a fundraiser for local boy Alexander Vane who suffers from a rare condition called Eosinophilic Oesophagitis.

“Alexander is a lovely boy with a rare immune disorder that means he is unable to eat most foods and needs to be fed via a tube into his stomach,” Mr Sharpe said.

“His family are attempting to raise $50,000 to get Alexander to the United States to see a specialist.”

Home opens for residentsu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A new purpose-built residential home for people with disabilities was opened in Rolleston last week, allowing those with high needs to live with support in the community.

St John of God Selwyn has opened its second home and can now house up to twelve residents in Rolleston.

The opening was attended by Bishop Barry Jones the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch and Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe along with other invited guests.

Mayor Coe recited a quote often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi saying the measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members.

The bearded men were judged in a People’s Choice competition at a public event held at the town’s 150th celebrations at Labour Weekend.

Mr Sharpe said the Beardsman given the most public donations was the winner, with Ants Calder taking out the honour with $191 in his cup at the end of judging.

A total of $2,374.54 was raised by the bearded men for Alexander.

Go to www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/alexanderfuturefund for more information about Alexander. ¢

p Alexander Vane gets a helping hand from the West Melton 150th Year Celebration committee. Standing from left: Andrew Sharpe (beard competition organiser), Nicky Parker (West Melton 150th committee treasurer), Paul Vane and Alexander Vane. Seated: Isabel Vane and Sarah Vane

p The first resident to move into the new Rolleston community home, Katarina Sukhanov, cuts the ribbon declaring the home officially open, with the assistance of Mayor Kelvin Coe. Virginia Spoors of St John of God Hauora Trust watches on

“This can be said for councils too,” Mayor Coe said.

“We need to make sure we are looking after everyone and seeing all the mobility scooters and wheelchairs around here reminds me that we need to make sure there’s a way for people to get around. That we have footpaths so people can access places.”

Bishop Barry offered a blessing for the home, its residents, and those who worked with them. ¢

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Academic achievers recognisedu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Some of Selwyn’s brightest young stars have been honoured at the Darfield High School senior prize giving recently.

St John building beginsu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

An event to mark the official beginning of the new Malvern St John’s headquarters in Darfield was held recently, when sod was turned to signal a new phase for the volunteer organisation.

Invited guests were shown plans of the new facility to be built on land near the centre of Darfield on Bray Street.

The building which is expected to be completed in early 2015 will provide facilities for the organisation’s volunteers including its youth cadets as well as providing space for first aid training courses. “The building is future proofed so there’s potential

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Top honours were awarded to George Watson who came first in Year 12 and Lilian Stott for first in Year 11. Amanda Schnell was awarded with the 24/7 Scholarship of a voyage on the Spirit of Adventure for being the senior student who contributed greatly to the junior school. ¢

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Malvern St John’s previous headquarters in the historic Malvern County Council building on Currie Street in Darfield suffered significant damage during the September 2010 earthquake and was deemed uninhabitable. ¢

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p Academic achievers from the Darfield High School senior prize giving. From left: Joshua Walker, Preston Kerr and Erika Pander

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Poison factory debateu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

There will be a chance for both sides to have their say over a proposal to manufacture possum pellets containing the poison 1080 at a meeting in Rolleston later this month.

Some Rolleston residents are opposed to the granting of a consent to allow Pest Control Research to manufacture the poison at its Izone factory.

The Rolleston Residents Association will host a meeting allowing invited speakers from different sides to put their case.

“This is not about being for or against 1080,” Rolleston Residents Association chairperson Lynley Shaw said. “At the meeting we will ask does

Rolleston want a factory manufacturing and storing 1080 in the town.”

Invited guests will include Professor Ian Shaw from the University of Canterbury, Jonathan Scott who organised the Facebook group 1080 Free Rolleston, and a spokesperson from pesticide manufacturing company Pest Control Research Ltd.

The discussion will take place during the Rolleston Residents Association meeting on November 24, held at the Rolleston Community Centre. ¢

p Rolleston resident Jonathan Scott is concerned about the hazardous materials stored in Rolleston’s Izone, including the proposed manufacturing of possum pellets using 1080 poison

Town plan consultation sped upu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Plans to develop Rolleston’s town centre will move one step closer at the end of this month as the district continues to support Canterbury’s earthquake recovery.

Wi th s i gn i f i can t population displacement in Christchurch and growth in outlying towns such as Rolleston, the government last year introduced measures to fast track the urban planning process under the Land Use Recovery Plan.

“It’s been very busy,” Selwyn District Council strategic policy planner Cameron Woods said.

“With all the residential growth, growth in the Izone industrial area and opportunities in the town centre, it’s all go.”

The Land Use Recovery Plan, announced by central government in December 2013, set in place a number of policies and procedures Canterbury district and city councils were to use to support the rebuild. Councils, including Selwyn, must now work with central government when implement ing urban planning.

As a result an amended Rolleston town centre master plan was adopted by council earlier this year and now the proposed consultation steps will be put before council at a meeting on November 26 for approval. This will then be lodged with Gerry Brownlee, the Canterbury Minister of Earthquake Recovery on December 6.

Mr Woods said the overall urban planning process had been sped up as a result of the LURP.

p Selwyn District Council strategic policy planner Cameron Woods

“By going through the Minister we can get things done more quickly,” Mr Woods said.

“Using the Resource Management Act this current process could take from around 12 to 18 months. I’m hoping it will get done a lot more quickly.”

Mr Woods said he hoped the public consultation process would get underway early next year. ¢


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Over 200 animals of many different kinds turned up to West Melton Primary’s Pet Day recently, including horses, dogs and lambs.

Those that didn’t bring pets were invited to enter a number of imaginative items including decorative cupcakes and Lego models.

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A passion for historyu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

An interest in people’s stories and history has resulted in Pam Panckhurst of West Melton producing two novels in the last four years.

Finding a passion for writing in her late sixties Pam self-published her first book, a historical novel titled Links in the Chain in 2010.

Links in the Chain covered facts about the genealogical history of Pam’s husband’s family as they emigrated from England in 1854, interwoven with a fictional story which bound the historical events together.

Pam’s latest novel picks up on the life of one of the fictional character from her first book. The past is ever present is the story of Thomas Puckle who at 12 years old is orphaned and is forced to make a new life for himself.

The story set in Cornwall and Devon, England during the 18th Century and spans 16 years of Thomas Puckle’s life. ¢

p West Melton resident Pam Panckhurst has written her second novel

Launch group opens upu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A group advocating for better services for young people with disabilities in Selwyn is hoping to drum up more support this month.

The Selwyn Launch Group hope that by increasing the number of people involved in their organisation they will get increased services in the community.

“Together it is much more powerful to create new opportunities,” Selwyn Launch Group president Sandra Gilmour said.

Later this month they will hold a Mix and Mingle evening at Rolleston Community House.

The group which caters for people aged 18 to 30 formed in March 2013 and has organised weekly visits by Idea Services who run a programme out of the Rolleston Community Centre as well as a dance and music group, swimming at the Rolleston Aquatic Centre and sports activities.

The group holds meetings every six weeks, and gives transition support for young people leaving school as well as housing options.

“A lot of young people with disabilities feel very isolated. They’ve been able to make friendships and have a social life.”

The Mix and Mingle evening is on Monday, November 24 at 7pm at the Rolleston Community House, 45 Shelley Street, Rolleston.

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Show to highlight irrigation importanceu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

The theme for this year’s Courtenay A&P Show is one close to president Peter Schnell’s heart as Canterbury farmers look to the arrival of the Central Plains Water scheme.

‘The future of Canterbury Plains under irrigation’ was chosen as the show’s theme by Mr Schnell because of the expected impact the new scheme will have on the agricultural industry in Selwyn.

“Irrigation is the big topic in the community,” Mr Schnell said.

Mr Schnell who has signed up with the Central Plains Water scheme said the impact of the irrigation scheme across the district was going to be impressive

“Irrigation will have quite a big impact. Water will bring in more intensive farming. It will bring more employment to the district. We may get more industrial businesses wanting to set up in places like Darfield and the surrounding area,” he said.

“There might be more market gardeners and vegetable growers in the area.

“There could be an increase in specialised crops. It is very interesting times.” Mr Schnell said a variety of groups and businesses would

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There is no doubt farming is in the blood of this year’s Courtenay A&P Show president Peter Schnell.

Peter’s family has farmed on its property near Darfield for over 120 years. The farm was originally part of a large tract of land — around 2,000 acres, which belonged to the Reed’s — Peter’s mother’s family.

The farm was divided up between siblings in 1920 and Peter’s mother and father ran sheep and crops on their block.

Ten years ago Peter and his wife Janelle took over the block where sheep are still the predominant mainstay of the farm, with around 3,000 Corriedales grazing the paddocks.

But Peter says this might all change with the commencement of the Central Plains Water scheme.

“We’re waiting for the water,” Peter said. “We’ve joined Central Plains water so we will be learning how to farm with water.”

Peter says it will take around three to five years for the scheme to reach their property, but it’s worth the wait as having a definite water supply will take the guess work out of farming.

“It will have a big change. It will change the way we use the land, and it will future proof the farm for the next generation.

“Every three out of ten years are good at present. Having water will take

p This year’s Courtenay A&P Show president Peter Schnell with his wife Janelle

the variability out of it. We will have a guaranteed income for a year’s work.”

Peter said he will reconsider how he uses the land. While he won’t go out of sheep farming completely he will consider cutting back his sheep numbers, increasing his cropping and adding dairy cow support.

Peter and Janelle have three teenage daughters. While they enjoy farm life, Peter says he would never pressure them to take over the family farm.

“The farm is there for them if they want it, but if better options come along then they should take them.”

Something that has stayed in the family is being president of the Courtenay A&P Show, with his grandfather Roland Reed taking on the role in 1955 and his father, Trevor Schnell, doing the same in 1991. Peter has been on the committee for 17 years.

“You take your turn when it comes around. Most people have been running

their sections for some time, so it all just happens.”

“I’m looking forward to wandering around, talking to the judges and meeting interesting people. ¢

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Over 1,300 entries have been received by the show committee in the horse section, boosted in part by a new horse event, according to show secretary Sharon Kellock.

“The horse section is very popular and this year we are introducing the Stock and Station event, which is a little like what cowboys do,” Sharon said.

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A new online entry system has helped cut the paperwork behind the scenes of this year’s Courtenay A&P Show.

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This is the first year the Courtenay committee have used the software and with half of the entries being lodged online the show’s Secretary Sharon Kellock is pleased with the new system.

“We were hoping people would use it,” Sharon said.

“It’s a great time saver. A lot of shows are using the software now, so people like those who enter the horse sections regularly are familiar with it.”

This is Sharon’s first show as secretary after Adrienne Begg’s retirement from the position last year. Sharon was chosen for the job because she had trained as a high school IT (Information Technology) teacher and had tutored adults in the subject for the last 12 years.

p Courtenay A&P Show organisers are pleased so many people chose to log their show entries online this year

Sharon said they will always offer paper entries to cater for those who don’t use computers, but they prefer people to enter electronically as it saves the committee a considerable amount of time.

“It’s been a challenge getting it going but it should be a lot easier next year,” she said. ¢

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Sharon said 49 entries had been received for the Stock and Station event.

Entries in the pet lambs, goats, sheep dogs, home industries, art and photography and schools sections were also up.

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Summertime calls for safety measuresThe balmy days of summer are not too far away and, even though Selwyn residents are currently dealing with unpredictable spring weather, now is the time to get SunSmart according to the Health Promotion Agency.

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Darfield does DickensSelwyn personalities including MP Amy Adams will give a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel A Christmas Carol at the Trinity Church in Darfield this month.

A local line-up of readers and musicians is being engaged by the Malvern Community Arts Council’s Performing Arts Committee to perform the work on Sunday, November 30.

Ms Adams will be joined by storyteller Margaret Copeland, Hororata’s Kate Foster and Darfield school principals James Morris and Chris Bascand for the reading. The novel, which depicted the notorious

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flavour. A thermostat is also useful when roasting, and a warming rack is great to keep items warm while others are still cooking.

Other things to think about are ease of cleaning, availability of spare parts and the number of burners you require (these can be set at different temperatures for different foods). ¢


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A beginner’s guide to shearing sheepu by Dr Clive Dalton

Lifestyle blocks are a magnet for many urbanites looking for a rural ambience and having a few sheep in the house paddock is often a bonus. With the animals of course, there comes a responsibility of care.

Shearing is generally carried out in spring, so that sheep don’t get overheated during summer.

If a sheep is not shorn, its fleece becomes so bulky that it has difficulty moving around. The fleece can get water logged, and the sheep can become cast and unable to right itself. Also a long fleece is particularly likely to get daggy and soiled, making the sheep very susceptible to flystrike.

In very hot weather, sheep carrying too much wool will get heat stressed,

and this is even more likely if the sheep is very fat.

When preparing for shearing don’t use any insecticide chemicals on the fleece for six weeks before shearing. When using chemicals on the wool, check the withholding times. If sheep are dirty, prepare for shearing by having them crutched and dagged (i.e. remove dirty wool from the belly, and from below and around the tail).

Make sure the sheep are completely dry before shearing, otherwise cuts are more likely to become infected and the damp wool will heat and get mouldy when stored. Shearers will refuse to shear wet sheep as it can cause skin infections and boils. To prevent damage to the shears and the sheep, warn the shearers if the sheep have large ear tags (plastic or brass). Make sure shearers are aware of any wethers among the ewes.

Hire skilled shearers to shear your sheep. Keep your sheep in yards overnight, preferably under cover, so their stomachs and

intestines empty out a bit and so they remain dry even if it rains in the night. Don’t pack them in too tightly or they will dung on each other’s wool.

Because newly shorn sheep feel the cold, put them in paddocks with windbreaks and plenty of pasture after shearing.

It may take six weeks for the fleece to regrow sufficiently to provide effective insulation.

If you don’t have good shelter for your shorn sheep, or if you are shearing them in winter, ask the shearer to use winter combs.

These leave a short layer of wool to help protect sheep from cold weather.

Sheep need extra feed after shearing. If there is insufficient pasture, step up the supplementary feed.

The best time to apply louse and flystrike prevention treatments is after shearing, while the wool is short. Individual sheep coats or covers are a good option on small farms if the weather is cold or wet. ¢

p Shearing your sheep in spring will help prevent it from getting too hot in summer

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New potato dishes for summer

p Roast new potatoes with chili, lime, garlic and rosemary

New potatoes signal the start of warmer weather and a shift to healthy, versatile and affordable summer meals.

Nutrient-rich with a sweet delicate flavour, new potatoes hold their shape once cooked and cut, making them a popular summer staple.

Potatoes NZ chief executive, Champak Mehta, said it’s easy to distinguish new potatoes from their fully grown counterparts.

“A new potato is characterised by soft skin, so delicate it can be easily flicked off with your fingers. If the skin cannot be flicked off, then it is not a new potato.”

As well as providing energy, potatoes are also a source of vitamins and minerals. They contain potassium, which is important for healthy growth and development making them a great choice for the whole family.

A healthy body requires a daily source of vitamin C and potatoes provide 30 percent of the recommended dietary intake. This vitamin contributes to a healthy immune system, helps fight fatigue and is an antioxidant that may protect against some lifestyle diseases. The fibre content in potatoes, particularly in the skin, can help aid healthy digestion.

Kiwis spend more than $100 million a year on buying potatoes, making them one of the country’s most-loved vegetables.

“All the potatoes we need are grown in New Zealand,” Champak said.

“The potato is a very efficient plant in that it produces nutritious food, more quickly, with less water and in harsher

climates than any other major crop.” Choose new potatoes that are firm, dry and blemish-free. Unwashed potatoes last longer as the dirt protects them from bruising and general deterioration.

New potatoes don’t need to be peeled — simply rinse to remove any dirt and cook whole. Store new potatoes in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place. They should be used within a few days of purchase.

Here are three ways to enjoy new potatoes:

1. New potatoes are perfect to pop on the barbecue as they cook quickly and evenly. Simply roll in olive oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt, then grill until crunchy and tender. Because of their firm texture, they are also perfect to cook on skewers. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain well, then thread the cooked potatoes onto skewers. Brush with olive oil, crushed garlic and finely chopped rosemary and cook on a hot barbecue for 5–10 minutes, until crispy.

Or lightly coat new potatoes with olive oil and spread on a roasting dish along with freshly cut limes (or lemons), crushed garlic cloves and sprigs of rosemary. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Roast until crisp and golden. Chop fresh Italian parsley over the potatoes and serve.

2. Boiled or steamed till tender, new potatoes make a substantial addition to any salad. For a healthy summer lunch or barbecue salad, cook new potatoes,

halved, in a pot of boiling water until tender. Drain and mix with a dressing made of olive oil, Dijon mustard and chopped fresh chives. Cool slightly, then add baby beetroot, baby spinach leaves, red onion and pumpkin seeds.

3. For a quick fuss-free summer dinner, you can’t go past a vegetable

frittata. Whisk eggs, milk and herbs such as thyme or parsley in a bowl. Pour the egg mixture into a non-stick pan and add cooked, thinly sliced new potatoes to the frittata. Cook until set and serve with a side salad.

For more tips and recipes go to www.potatoes.co.nz. ¢

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