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For someone who was not interested in history at school, Alison hurley laughs at the irony that she has dedicated over half her adult life to the history of Geraldine and the Geraldine historical Society.

her own history is fascinating. She wanted to be a vet when she left school but wasn’t allowed because, at that time, it was thought that “girls weren’t strong enough”. Instead she did a degree in zoology and botany, a weighty decision at the time given society’s lower educational expectations for women in the 1960s, and she became a high school science teacher.

In 1968, Alison learnt to spin and weave, and it was during this period that history started to come alive for her. Alison developed an understanding and appreciation for the time taken to create textiles and it wasn’t long before she started to collect handmade lace and clothing. By the late 1980s, her collection was such that she was invited to exhibit by local history legend, the late Vera Clearwater. And the rest, as they say, is history.

In 1989 Alison joined the museum

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Alison hurley, retired Geraldine historical Society president. Photo: Pip Goldsbury.

committee and 10 years later became president. Recently retiring from her role as president, she has racked up a total of 26 years on the committee. In this time the museum has undergone a transformation that has seen three major projects transform it from a two-room building to the future-proof contemporary complex of perspex, stainless steel and modern lighting that it is today.

“I am proud of what we’ve achieved,” says Alison.

Museum volunteer and friend, Jenny Whiten, describes Alison as “really progressive”, adding the museum “has been her passion and she has put in enormous time. She’s not been stuck in the groove of what other museums have done.”

For Alison, the museum has been about telling the “stories of the people and the stories that are unique to Geraldine”. She recalls the story of ellen Shepherd Tripp, an early settler, who was swept down the Rangitata River. As ellen was carried away her husband called “Goodbye dear. I’ll see you in heaven.” however, ellen survived

The New Zealand String Quartet will be making a return visit to Geraldine later this month. As part of their nationwide Russian Icons tour they will perform at the Lodge Theatre on Wednesday 16 September.

Let the New Zealand String Quartet whisk you off to Moscow and Leningrad with its Russian Icons programmes featuring works by much-loved composers Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Some punters will get to spin the wheel to choose a movement to be played in the second half of the concert. It’s a kind of ‘Russian roulette’, except everyone wins,” says NZ String Quartet Trust Board Chair Gary hawke.

This tour represents the end of an era as the quartet’s second violinist Douglas Beilman will be stepping down at the end of this year. Doug has been with the quartet for 26 years and has contributed to the ensemble’s remarkable record of performing for 21 years without any personnel change. Few string quartets anywhere in the world can match this record.

Mr hawke said: “Doug has been an incredibly valuable member of the New Zealand String Quartet and the wider New Zealand music scene. In his time with the NZSQ it has built an enviable national and international reputation with strong audience support and glowing reviews. Along with his colleagues in the Quartet, Doug has made a particular commitment to expanding the repertoire with new New Zealand works

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and major new commissions from North American and Asian composers. These have added to the reputation and richness of the Quartet’s engagement with audiences at home and around the world. We know Doug will continue to make an enormous contribution through his performance and teaching.”

The New Zealand String Quartet will be recruiting a new second violinist over the coming months and it is expected that there will be widespread interest.

“With the New Zealand String Quartet

going from strength to strength, in both its Creative New Zealand arts leadership role and as quartet in residence at New Zealand School of Music at Victoria university, it’s an exciting time for any professional musician to be joining the ensemble,” said Mr hawke.

The New Zealand String Quartet presents: Russian Icons at 7.30pm on 16 September in the Lodge Theatre. Tickets are available from Tresjoli Gift Shop, 40A Talbot Street, Geraldine.

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and Alison has a chuckle over what she herself might have said if those had been her husband’s departing words.

Alison is passionate about the stories of women. Typically they “don’t get told and often it’s about men in the early days”. She believes many women “underestimate their achievements and abilities and their contribution to our community” because they haven’t been in paid employment. Nevertheless Alison says these woman “made a huge contribution but it has never been recognised”.

With spare time on her hands for the first time in 26 years, Alison is looking forward to the whitebait season and spending more time with her family, especially her grandchildren. however, it is with satisfaction that she can look back at her personal contribution to Geraldine’s history. “It’s a wonderful complex. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me; it has been really appreciated.”

Pip Goldsbury

The New Zealand String Quartet perform in Geraldine next week. Photo: Supplied.

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Secretary for education Peter hughes enjoyed getting out of Wellington and visiting Geraldine high School (GhS) last Thursday.

“It’s hard to get out of my office in Wellington and when I do, I tend to visit schools that are easy to get to. But when I come to schools like Geraldine high I find it energising. It’s good to reconnect.”

Mr hughes was here as a guest of GhS principal Simon Coleman who visited him in Wellington a few months ago to discuss the issues affecting a new principal and in particular the issues that face rural schools. While he was in Geraldine, Mr hughes had a good look around the school’s property and also paid a visit to the primary industries and outdoor education programmes.

“These students are extremely fortunate to have this,” Mr hughes says of the vast land area occupied by the school. “When this school was established someone obviously put a lot of thought into retaining this land for them.”

Mr hughes also praised the range of options the students have today and the way the school is connected with the community.

“When I went to school we got streamed and that was it. Today schools are much more flexible and students have all the opportunities to find what they’re good at. everyone can be good at something.”

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Principal Simon Coleman and Secretary of education Peter hughes talk with Bryney Ward and Jack McLeay, year 12 students, about their primary industries course. Photo: Lindsay Nelson.

Mr Coleman says Mr hughes’ door is always open in Wellington but getting him to come down to Geraldine was a very constructive exercise.

“It was a very positive experience having him here. he mostly visits city schools, but he loved Geraldine high and he loved talking with the students. he thought it was great and was particularly impressed with the outdoor ed and primary industries programmes.”

These two courses are in keeping with New Zealand’s modern way of learning, especially the Vocational Pathways programmes introduced in 2012. The Vocational Pathways have been developed for five broad sectors of industry, covering a significant proportion of the current and future workforce. They are: construction and infrastructure, manufacture and technology, the primary industries, the service industries, social and community services. They “bring together the standards and skills recommended by these industries and link these to study and employment possibilities. They show young people how their skills and knowledge will be valued in the ‘real world’ when they look for a job and start their career,” says hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary education, Skills and employment.

“It’s a good programme because it gives the students and their parents a clearer picture of what they need to have to get into a particular field,” says Mr Coleman.

During his visit Mr hughes also talked about achieving a closer working relationship between all the education providers.

“I’d like to see everyone working together to ease the transition from early childhood to primary to high school; learning pathways. One child, one journey. We’ve got to remember that schools are about the students.”

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sawmill is part of our landscape

Scott’s sawmill has been on its present site since the 1940s and is part of our landscape. Photo: Lindsay Nelson.

We have all become used to the sight of Scott’s Sawmill on Main North Road. Many of us have, at some stage, purchased timber there and for years the kindergarten has been getting their offcuts for the children to build with. The Geraldine News looked into the history of what has become a Geraldine landmark.

In 1900, John Scott set up a sawmill at The Willows on Templer Street (on the right just over the stone bridge). A pit saw was used to break down the bigger logs and a traction engine powered the mill. Most of the trees they milled were pine and macrocarpa. It is believed that Scotts didn’t mill much native timber.

John’s three sons, Aubrey, eric and Jack, all took up timber-milling: Aubrey in Rakaia, Jack by the Orari race course and eric took over from his father. During this time, the Scotts started supplying the Temuka Pipe Company with timber in long lengths to make cases for insulators. The pipe company went on to become New Zealand Insulators and to this day, the mill supplies them with timber for pallets and crates. They also made beer crates for Timaru Breweries and supplied lengths of willow to a firm in england for making into cricket bats.

In the 1930s, eric took the mill on the road to places like Peel Forest, Carew, Mayfield, ealing and Coldstream. A traction engine towed the mill and they would set up and mill trees on site, often beside a plantation or windbreak. In those days, before the advent of chainsaws, the mill owners did all the tree felling themselves with crosscut saws. horses hauled logs to the mill. The apprenticeship for a bushman meant you had to chop the scarf with an axe and clear away the blackberry and gorse from the tree base to be able to use the crosscut saw. Quite a few men were necessary to run the operation: two on the pit saw, two on the breast bench, a water joey for the traction engine, two felling the trees and cutting them to length and one pulling them out of the bush with a horse. The men lived in galleys with no transport, so if they ran out of beer they would walk to the nearest pub (such as Mayfield or hinds) and be back in time for work the next day.

During this time, much of the timber went into State houses, Department of Public Works (later known as the Ministry of Works) camps and concrete boxing for the Rangitata Diversion Race. The business sent timber supplies as far afield as Tekapo for building single men’s quarters and later for boxing as the Tekapo hydro scheme got underway. eric also held the contract to supply new bearers for the Skipton Bridge as it washed away each time the river flooded.

It wasn’t until the early 1940s that the mill was set up permanently at the current site on Main North Road. Around this time steam power was phased out in favour of diesel power with a McCormick-Deering WD-40 tractor driving the mill. During the war, the mill expanded to deliver enough timber for 500 insulator cases per day.

In 1954, Robin started work with his father who was

trading as e e Scott Sawmill. electric motors replaced the diesel tractor in the 1960s, greatly pleasing the neighbours with the resulting reduction in noise.

Robin’s brother, Gerald started at the mill in the 1970s and later the brothers traded as RS and Ge Scott. Their partnership continued until Robin retired in 2006 and Gerald took over the running of the mill. Robin Scott is uncertain which year they started sending timber to hallidays in Ashburton for tanalising, but it meant they were able to stock and supply treated timber as its use increased. Gerald still runs the mill to this day; 115 years after his grandfather started it.

Robin says he has no regrets about his career path. “It was a great career with lots of memories of very loyal,

hard-working men. They worked hard and played hard and we will always be grateful for their contribution.”

Robin makes special mention of Laurie Patrick who started work for eric Scott and continued at the mill with Robin and Gerald, for a total of 47 years before his retirement.

“A huge thank you must also go to all the Geraldine community, both town and country, who showed loyalty to us over the years.”

Lindsay Nelson

Robin Scott at work in the sawmill. Photo: Supplied.

Lip Sync is on its way

One of Geraldine high School’s annual highlights, Lip Sync will run for two nights (23 and 24 September) to allow 800 people to experience a night of top-class entertainment for the 18th consecutive year.

The same programme will run for both nights, with the placings announced on the second night. Auditions have been held and 18 class acts, competing in three age groups, have been selected to battle it out for the coveted pink pig trophy. There will also be the popular house items and the guest appearance of the staff.

Tickets will be on sale at the school office from 12.50pm on Friday 18 September. There are limited numbers and it is expected that both nights will be sold out.

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High school netball team excels The Geraldine high School senior B girls’ netball team

who won their grade in the South Canterbury competition have again showed their class at the annual tournament week held this year in Timaru.

Playing in sometimes atrocious weather conditions, the Geraldine girls won six matches in a row to put them in the semi-finals against Avonside Girls’ high School. In a hard-fought match Avonside beat the Geraldine girls and went on to come first in the tournament.

This put our local lasses in a play-off for third which they won 28-20 against Tapanui’s Blue Mountain College.

For the relatively young Geraldine team (one girl is in year 10) this means next year they will be in the A grade of the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament, which Geraldine has not played in for the last two years.

Lindsay Nelson

Geraldine weatherTe Moana: We had 74mm of rain during August.Tripp Settlement Road: Temp high 18°C and temp low

-6°C. 8 August: 5cm snow. 21 August: first blossom seen. 24 August: the first piwakawaka was seen since snow in mid June. (300mm snow on 1 September.)

Geraldine township. August rainfall was 75mm (also snow) over 7 days. August 2014 was 23mm. Recorded average for August is 61.2mm.

LettersHarrassment

Perhaps the parents of the teenage boys who frequent the Geraldine skate park between 4 and 5pm each day would like to have a chat with them about the inappropriateness of calling out obscenities to passing lone females. This is not an isolated incident and the language used is highly offensive. Teachers at the high school might like to broach the subject of harassment with their pupils too.

Name withheldGo Geraldine meetings

We have recently had some queries about whether members can attend the regular Go Geraldine Board meetings and the answer is a big “yes”. Members are most welcome and completely entitled to attend all open meetings of the Go Geraldine Board. The board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the library meeting room at 7pm. If you would like to come it would be great if you could let us know, so we can make sure there is enough seating. email [email protected]

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The 2014 Lip Sync winners, The Blues Brothers.

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groWing yoUr oWn: Bring your soil to life

Spring is here – and there’s no better time to begin our new gardening column. Growing edible crops is fun and has massive advantages: it keeps you active and provides nutrition but there’s more to it. A whole world is out there waiting to be discovered. Take soil for instance. Smart gardeners have soil teeming with life, and not just worms. It’s the microscopic life that’s key: bacteria, protozoa, nematodes and fungi all work together in the soil; eating and feeding each other, keeping the bad guys at bay and ensuring our plants (and animals) grow and flourish. earthworms, arthropods, birds and animals are all part of this intricate and important system we call the soil food web; a system so important, that life as we know it on earth is unsustainable without it.

Our backyards can be full of life or barren wastelands. I prefer mine to be full of life with plenty of those creepy crawlies in my dark, rich sweet-smelling compost-covered beds. I want strong growth, long-lasting blooms, high pollination rates, disease resistance and, of course, great tasting produce with high nutritional value.

So where do you start? Go out to your backyard, dig a hole and take a close look at your soil. See anything moving? Worms, beetles, spiders? how many? The more life you can see in the soil the higher the numbers of micro-organisms there will be and the stronger the soil food web. Not much life? Never fear. Tune in to my column and I’ll reveal how to

The soil food web shows the relationships between plants, organic matter, and birds and mammals. Image courtesy of uSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

bring your soil, plants, and a sheer joy of gardening to life.Fortnightly tasks

Load up your soil with compost. Organic (or as close as possible) is far superior – it contains key soil food web organisms that retain and cycle plant nutrients.

Get sowing. Almost all veges can be sown now; focus on your favourites and keep tender plants indoors. Indoors sow pumpkin, tomato, marrow and cucumber. Outside sow radish, beetroot, leeks and salad leaves (lettuce, rocket and spinach for example). Sow or divide herbs such as chives and plant plenty of peas. Sow silverbeet and your favourite brassicas. Get those last fruit trees in now and plant citrus. Don’t forget companion plants and beneficial wildflowers; sow them everywhere and when they’re in full bloom I’ll tell you why they’re such a good idea.

To learn more about the soil food web read Teaming with Microbes by Jeff Lowenfels, on order at Geraldine Library.

Rebecca Leesed: Rebecca Lees will

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I was thrust into the world of gardening three years ago. We had begun writing a blog about our goal of trying to live more sustainably. This took determination but we conquered our goals and learnt a lot in the process. We were surprised by the positive impact the changes we had made was having on our health. I had less aches and pains, our energy levels had increased and my daughter’s ill health had greatly improved. It was the garden - plain and simple. A reconnection with a love of nature, growing our own produce, whole foods and good nutrition. Three years on and we’ve embraced gardening in a whole new way. I now write for the Kiwi Gardener magazine where I write the fortnightly Lunar Garden Guide, run other feature stories and have begun telling a new story - of becoming a beekeeper. I also share tips on sustainable solutions around the home and garden in the Star Home and Leisure magazine.

We are currently converting our Geraldine property to a Forest Garden, or ‘Food Forest’, under the guidance of Robert and Robyn Guyton - you may have seen them on Country Calendar a few weeks back, and I volunteer for Incredible edible Geraldine, helping promote and drive this edible urban landscape project.

Writing for The Geraldine News is exciting. I’ll be sharing tips about what to do, when and why - with some thought -provoking gardening tales thrown in.

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einstein is often quoted as saying, “The world is a dangerous place. Not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” After a recent spate of burglaries, a group of Geraldine residents have decided to stop looking on, and do something. The group is headed by Mel Smeath who is not seekng a leadership role, but feels she has started something and wants to see it through to a conclusion.

It began two years ago when Mel wanted to buy some garden pots. She figured someone locally would have just what she wanted so she set up the Geraldine Buy, Sell and Swap site on Facebook.

A spin-off of the site is that people have been using it to share information; such as, ‘we’ve lost our cat’ or ‘the dog at number 31 Something St is going nuts – are they home or could it be an intruder?’

Recently people started reporting break-ins but when they started pointing fingers at suspects, Mel decided to speak up.

“Social media is a great way of sharing information. I could feel their frustration growing. So I decided to throw some proactive security options out there.”

Mel and her friends are holding a public meeting to explore some of those options, on Thursday 17 September at 7pm in the Geraldine high School library. They want to see a good turn-out and have got some serious support from some local businesses who want to provide long-term backing. Representatives from the police, Neighbourhood Watch and Community Patrols New Zealand will be in attendance. Mel isn’t sure what the outcome of the meeting will be, but she would like to see people caring more about their neighbours.

“I don’t have all the answers. I’m just the one asking the questions. I’d like to see people get involved on a community level and give a damn about what their neighbours are up to.”

Mel says she doesn’t want people to concentrate on negative things like the odd burglary. She thinks Geraldine

Community meeting to discuss proactive security measures

Mel Smeath going through some of the possibilities for the Geraldine Community Safety Network meeting on 17 September. Photo: Lindsay Nelson.

is an amazingly positive place to live, with so many people willing and happy to go the extra mile.

“I just don’t like those select few, who choose to live by a different set of values, having an impact on the rest of the community. Let’s get involved and keep Geraldine a safe little town.”

everyone is welcome at the meeting. If you would like any more information, Mel can be contacted on 027 230 0134.

Lindsay Nelson

COMMUNITY DIARY THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

► Four Peaks Seido Karate, beginners class, 6-7pm at Bowling Club . All Welcome. Ph Gisell 021 0228 7049 ► Arthritis Exercise Class, 10.30am at St Andrew’s Church Foyer. Ph Irene 693 9505 ► Children’s Choir entry by koha, 4.30-5.30pm at The Academy. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515 ► Geraldine Rock’N’Roll Club 7.30 - 9.30pm at Town & Country Club. All welcome. Ph Lynda 693 8652 ► Social Darts, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Phone Marie 693 8664 ► Yoga, 9.30am and 6pm, both sessions now at The Acad-emy. Ph Paula 693 8109 ► Girl Guides, 6.30-8.00pm for girls aged 9-12½ years at the Guide and Scout Den. Ph Marie 693 8779 for info. ► The Corral Workshop 9am-4pm, woodwork, metal-work, glass & pottery. All welcome. Ph Cyril 693 8630 ► Geraldine Bridge Club, Contract Bridge 7.15pm at Geraldine Bowling Club, ph Stan or Helen 693 7566 ► Shine Adults Community Choir 7.15-9pm at The Academy, all welcome. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515

FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER ► Save The Children Quiz Night, 7.15pm at Geraldine Bowling Club. $20 for a team of 4, come and have some fun. To book a table ph Margaret 693 9812 ► Hilton Hall Quiz Night, 7pm at Hilton Hall. $20 for a team of 4. To book a table ph Kylie 697 4910 ► Parliamentary Clinic, 10am - 12noon at Geraldine Resource Centre. Hannah Lind here on behalf of Jacqui Dean, Jacqui is available by appointment. Ph 0800 679 248 254 ► Geraldine SeniorCare coffee morning 10 -11.30am at Seniorcare Function Centre, all welcome. Ph Lesley 693 8057 ► Iconz,6.30-8.00pm at St Andrews Hall. Fun, skills, & challenge children aged 6-11 years. Parents welcome. Ph Susan 693 9905. For transport ph Hilary 693 7665 ► Craft Creators, 9.30am - 12noon at St Andrew’s Hall. Learn card making, scrap booking or knitting, $2 entry, all welcome. Ph Karen 03 303 7397 for more info. ► St Mary’s Church, Holy Communion at 11.15am, then Luvaduck Lunch at 12noon. All welcome. Gold coin.

SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER ► Morris Dancing, 1.15pm at the Academy, Talbot St. All welcome. Enquiries to Rhys, ph 693 8726 ► Walk in Wardrobe, open 10am-12noon at The Lodge Theatre, ph Carol 021 042 0849

SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER ► Geraldine Archery Club, coaching at 11am, club day at 1pm, at Orari Racecourse. Ph Stewart 693 9952 for info. ► Catholic Mass, 9am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, cnr Hislop/Peel St, Geraldine. ► Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 10am at Orari Hall. All welcome. Ph 693 8056 for more info. ► St Andrew’s Church, 9.00am Contemporary Worship, 11.00am Traditional Worship. ► St Mary’s Church, Geraldine, 8.00am Holy Communion ► St Stephen’s Church, Peel Forest, 9.05am Morning Prayer ► St Thomas’ Church, Woodbury, 10.30am Holy Communion

MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER ► Geraldine Floral Art Group, 1.30pm at the RSA rooms, “Trends & Techniques” workshop with Linda Leary. All welcome, ph Liz 697 4868 for info. ► Creative Fibre Group, we spin, knit & natter, 10am to 3pm at Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum. All welcome. Ph Rosie 693 8319 ► Pleasant Valley Playgroup, for children up to 5 yrs, 9am—12pm at the Old School, School Road, Pleasant Valley. All welcome, ph Claire 693 8773

TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER ► Newcomers Network Coffee Morning, 10-11.30 at Mundell’s Café. Come & make some friends. Everyone new to Geraldine area welcome! ► Aoraki Migrant Centre, 1-4pm at Geraldine Resource Centre, free and confidential advice and support for migrants. Ph Rosie 03 687 7371 or 021 837 7717 for info ► Alzheimers Support Group, 10.30am at Resource Cen-tre. Friendly, informative support for people who support others with memory loss. Ph Barbara 03 687 7583 ► Pleasant Valley Smallbore Rifle Club, 7.30pm at Pleas-ant Valley Hall. All welcome. Ph Jenny 693 8228 ► Geraldine Scout Groups: 6.30pm Cubs at Geraldine Scout Den. Phone Brian 693 9829 for info. ► Geraldine Ukulele Club with Hugh & Fi, 7.30pm at St Andrew’s church foyer. Bring a uke and a smile. ► Petanque at Geraldine Bowling Club, 1.30pm-3pm ► Mainly Music, music and movement for pre-schoolers and caregivers, 9.30am at St Mary’s Church. $3 / family. ► Geraldine St John Youth, 7.00 - 8.30pm at St John’s Rooms. For ages 8-18yrs. Ph/txt Todd 027 500 4360 ► Morris Dancing, 5.30pm at the RSA rooms, Talbot St. All welcome. Enquiries to Rhys, ph 021 462 260

► JP Service for certifying documents, 12.30-1.30pm at Geraldine Community Resource Centre, a free weekly service, no appointment needed. Ph 693 7001 for info. ► Gentle Exercise Class for elderly, 10am at SeniorCare Function Centre. Ph Jenny 693 7076

WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER ► Geraldine Young Farmers Club Reunion luncheon at Stonebridge Function Venue. Ph Warren 693 8215 for info ► Geraldine Kindergarten Playgroup, all preschoolers & caregivers welcome, 1.00 - 2.30pm. Ph Tracey 693 8888 ► Yoga/Stretchies join us 6-7pm at Woodbury Hall $5 per session, all welcome Ph 692 2980 for info. ► Housie, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Ph 693 8713 for info. ► Plunket Nurse in Geraldine, morning home visits and afternoon clinic. Phone Paula 693 8177

MULTIPLE EVENTS ► Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, 9.30am Sat, 6pm Wed for beginners, 6.30pm Wed gentle exercise. Qigong 11am Sat. All at Geraldine Bowling Club. Ph Tim 021 141 9142 ► Funergy Fitness - Fighting Fit Classes, Tues & Thurs 6.30pm, Geraldine Primary Hall. Ph Lynda 021 264 4400 ► Geraldine Craft Market, 9am - 3pm Sat & Sun, Cox St opposite St Andrew’s. Email [email protected] ► Geraldine District Golf Club, men’s golf Sat & Wed 12.30pm, women’s golf Tues 10am & Sat 12.15pm, and 9-Hole women's golf 10am Wed. ► Geraldine Four Peaks Seido Karate Club meets 6 - 8pm, Tues & Fri, Geraldine Bowling Club. Ph John 027 204 5057 ► Geraldine Patchwork Group, Tues 7-9pm ph Maureen 693 8328, and Thurs 10am-3pm ph Joanne 693 8488 ► Geraldine Toy Library, open Tues 10.30-11.30am & Sat 9.30-11.30am, 193 Talbot St. Ph Amanda 693 8294 ► Grande Vue Golf Club, mixed golf Sun 12.30pm, wom-en’s golf Wed 9.30am. New members welcome. ► Midwifery Clinic, pregnancy planning/testing and fully funded maternity care. Ph Kathryn 021 334 254 ► Red Cross Shop, Talbot St, open Tues 10am - 3pm, Thurs 10am - 3pm, and Sat 10am - 12noon. ► Rosie’s Recycled Clothing Shop, Peel St, open Tues to Fri, 11.00am - 3.00pm. ► Zumba® Fitness Mon & Thurs 9.30am at T&C Club, Toning Wed 9.30am at T&C Club, Fitness & Toning Wed 7pm at Geraldine Rugby Club, Gold class for beginners & seniors Tues 10am at T&C Club. Ph Gisell 693 9760

The Community Diary is collated and produced by the Geraldine Community Resource Centre (693 7001) and published by The Geraldine News as a free service for our community.

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PubLic noTiceS / Pānui a whānui

McKenzie Lifestyle Village, 33 Connolly Street, Open Day, Sunday 13 September, 1-3pm.

LivinG WaTeRS. An authentic Christian fellowship meets every Sunday at 10am at The Orari Domain hall, Orari. Join us as we share in a Living Word and fellowship in the joy of his presence. “..In order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3. All welcome! enquiries: 693 8056 or 03 688 8702. www.headingforhim.com

LivinG WaTeRS. In-depth Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7pm, the Orari hall, Orari. Ph 03 688 8702.

ThOMAS hOBSON TRUST FUND 2015The Thomas Hobson Trust was established under the will of the late Thomas Hobson for the purpose of providing grants to organisations within the district of the former Geraldine County.Grants can only be made towards projects that are both public and charitable in character. This means that the organisationmustbeanon-profitmakingorganisation,and the project for which a grant is made must be freely available to the public at all times without charge. Grants willnotbemadetoorganisationsthatonlybenefitafewpeople. Sports Clubs are not charitable organisations.It is, however, the role of the Council in consultation with the District Public Trustee to determine whether or not any projectqualifiesasbeingcharitableandpublic.Inthemain,projectsshouldbeconfinedtoworksthatareof a capital nature, (new works, extensions, improvements etc) and not works which are met from normal expenditure such as maintenance and repairs to existing facilities or amenities. Organisations applying for grants for capital projects must ensure that any fundraising towards the cost of the project is well advanced before an application is made. Grants cannot be made from the Trust unless the fundraising has advanced to the stage where the project willdefinitelyproceed.For further information please contact Jenny Ensor, ph 03 687 7452.Applications close on Friday 16 October 2015ApplicationformsareavailablefromtheCouncilofficesin Timaru, Geraldine and Temuka.

TRadeS and SeRviceS / Mahi a ratonga

STeWaRTS Panel & Paint, 214a Talbot Street. Ph Stacey and Brook 693 8446 for all your panel and paint requirements.

PainTeR /decorator available now. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Peter Booth 03 615 8469.

caR troubles? Prompt repair contact Geraldine Auto Restorations, ph 693 1401.

bRooKSide Boarding Kennels. Farmstay for dogs. 208 Woodbury Road. Ph 693 9929.

coMPuTeR problems? Call Geraldine Computer Solutions: prompt, professional, affordable. Ph 693 9496.

MobiLe shearing for sheep and alpacas. Generator available. Ph 693 9112.

PicTuRe framing. Jex and Dave Allison, now The Art Of Framing. 34 havelock St, Ashburton. Ph 03 307 6651, 027 431 5108. [email protected]

FauLTy sliding door rollers need replaced? Window catches no longer secure? We can replace these and get your house secure again. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.

STuMP GRindinG SoLuTionS will be in your area soon. Our services include stump and root grinding, tree felling and site clearance. Ph Paul 021 232 3099 or 03 688 7244.

doubLe glazing enquiries. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.

cHiMney sweep. For a clean, reliable and local service call Dan Mckerrow for chimney sweep and repairs. Ph 021 118 7580.

caR grooming. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.

cLoTHinG alterations, mending, creations. Ph Raylene 693 7163.

RaTS, mice. Pre-baited stations from $5, single-feed rodenticide, ideal for chook houses, woodsheds or feed stores etc. Ph Craig’s Pest Solutions Ltd 693 7263.

PainTeR. Geraldine-based. Friendly professional service, good rates, excellent local references. Ph 693 9803 or 027 962 4841.accounTinG services, tax returns, book keeping, registered

TRadeS and SeRviceS / Mahi a ratonga HeaLTH and WeLL-beinG / Hauora

boWen Therapy practitioner: Nikki Turner, Woodbury, ph 692 2957.

WeiGHT Watchers, every Thursday, 6-7pm, St John’s hall. Ph Leander 027 465 6240.

FoR SaLe / Hei hokohoko

JoHn Deere ride-on mower X155R with rear discharge kit. Three years old (64 hours). $3750. Ph Mike 027 434 0184.

cHiLLeR trailer for hire: $65 per day. Contact Geraldine Rugby Club 027 494 9229.

coMPoST, oak leaf-based, with grass, coffee grounds, bone meal, sawdust. Worms love it. Limited supply. Ph Ian Diack 693 8322.

RoTaRy hoes, three models including tractor mounted, for hire. Ph Village Landscapes & hire, 693 7321.

TReSJoLi TuRned 10!!!! Come and celebrate with us. 10-50% off everything,

Friday 11 September only! 40a Talbot Street, ph 693 9339.

GeneRaToRS, pumps, concrete saw, paving and tile-cutting bench. All for hire at Village Landscapes & hire, ph 693 7321.

WaTeRbLaSTeRS. Discover why Geraldine’s best painters keep coming back. 30000psi trailer unit and 2000psi portable model available for hire. Ph 693 7321.

ToPSoiL, screened or unscreened. Ph 693 7321. Loan trailer and delivery available.

MuSHRooM compost at Village Landscape & hire, 31 Wilson St.

PLaTe compactor, concrete vibrator and concrete screeds, all at Village Landscapes & hire, 31 Wilson St.

To Give aWay / Koha

SaWduST. Bluegum. Great for deer yards, horse arenas etc. Free if you collect. Travel charge if we deliver. Ph Clearwater Firewood 693 8168.

SinGLe bed base and mattress, very comfortable. Ph 693 7163.

WanTed / Hiahia

MiLiTaRia wanted to buy by collector. Firearms, badges, bayonets or any items of military interest. German items are of particular interest. Ph Pete young 693 8876 a/h.

eMPLoyMenT

We require relievers for a wide range of subjects. Must be current NZ-registered teachers.

Apply: [email protected] 693 0017

RELIEVERS REQUIRED

Please place the following advertisement in Situations Vacant section of the next Geraldine News Thank you Nick Taylor

New Zealand Beeswax Ltd General / Factory hand We are seeking a fit, energetic, enthusiastic person to fill a full time, seasonal position processing beeswax and assembling woodware in our factory at Orari. You'll need to be a team player, quick to learn new skills, practical and reliable. Attention to detail and a strong focus on quality. Bee Frame Assembler

Part time, casual position is available now at our Beeswax factory in Orari. 2pm till 5pm, Mon to Fri. Will suit an energetic person with good hand/eye co-ordination. Ph: 03 6939189, email: [email protected]

New Zealand Beeswax Ltd

Postal: 44 Gladstone St South, RD 22, Geraldine 7992 Factory: 44 Gladstone St South, ORARI, South Canterbury

Phone: 64 3 693 9189; Fax: 64 3 693 9780 Email: [email protected]; Web: www.beeswax.co.nz

tax agent. Ph Raylene 693 7163, 027 274 3264.

HandyMan. Repair and maintainence jobs around your home, garden, business. Monthly maintainance contract for business, rental, domestic customers. Please ph Ian 027 925 1411 [email protected]

TRaveL broker, Sue hammond. Ph 693 9141. email: [email protected]

auTo parts and accessories. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.

naTionaL superannuation gold card discount, 15% at Geraldine Auto Restorations, ph 693 1401.

As local as local is

“Ring me first - you’ll be so glad you did”

Paul Shatford▪ Qualifiedlocalcarpenterandjoiner▪ Gib-stopping,painting,etc▪ Freequotes▪ Allworkguaranteed▪ Competitivelypriced▪ Referencesavailable

Ph 027 930 9768 or 03 693 8829

CALL US TODAYDenys - 027 686 2237 Jared - 027 277 9519or 03 692 2963 (ah)

NEED TO MOVE SOME DIRT?

BIG SMALLWE MOVE IT ALL

Our services include:• Trenches• Siteworks

• Building foundations• Vegetation clearing/control

• Landscaping• Cleaning out dairy sheds


SChOOL BUS DRIVERSLooking for some extra cash?•Have spare time on your hands in the mornings and •afternoons?Require school holidays off from work?•Would like to join a friendly and dynamic company?•

Then perhaps school bus driving is for you! We are currently recruiting drivers to join our team based in Geraldine. Glass 2 and P endorsement preferred, however assistance to achieve these will be provided to successful applicants. If you are interested in joining us then please phone David on 03 688 7300 or email [email protected]

PRoPeRTy / accoMModaTion whare noho

TWo professional women looking for a two-bedroom fully-furnished flat in Geraldine. Please ph 027 777 3700 or 022 389 8500.

HouSe available long term, Cox Street. Three bedrooms, garage, hRV, log fire, freshly painted. $300/week, bond and references required. Ph Jason 021 911 129 or 693 8992, [email protected]

FuRniSHed three-bedroom house for rent, $320/week. No pets. Ph 027 749 7960.

uPcoMinG evenTS / Mea pakiri haere

HiLTon HaLL coMMuniTy Quiz niGHT. 11 September, 7pm. $20/table, four people or less. ByO drinkies, supper provided. Great prizes. Tickets, ph Kylie 697 4910, Michelle 697 4911, Gerald 697 4860. Support our community hall.

oPen day aT McKenzie LiFeSTyLe viLLaGe, 33 Connolly Street, Sunday 13 September, 1-3pm.

nz STRING QuARTeT, Lodge Theatre, 16 September. See ad for details.

THe Man FRoM u.n.c.L.e, final screening at Geraldine Cinema on Saturday. See ad for details.

SonGS WiTH LeGS. Australian folk duo, performing at the Academy, 24 September. See ad for details.

geraldine news deadline, noon on Mondays at hammer hardware.

GREAT MOVIES GREAT PRICES So get to the Geraldine Cinema and see the movies on the

GREAT BIG SCREENStill

Just jolly good fun! Robert Redford, Nick Nolte &

Emma Thompson in (M) A WALK IN THE

WOODS THUR, WED AT 7.15PM

A Laugh out loud road movie, Chris Hemsworth,

Christine Applegate &

VACATION FRI AT 7.15PM FINAL!

A great action comedy! One last showing!! (M) THE MAN FROM

U.N.C.L.E FINAL!

A great cartoon for the kids! INSIDE OUT

GERALDINE CINEMA Cinema Ph: (03) 693 8118 Country Hospitality at its best

SCREENINGS FROM THUR 10th TO WED 16th SEPT

(G)

COMING SOON... (17/9)

(tba)

NEW ZEALAND STRING QUARTET

Geraldine Concert

Wednesday 16 September 7.30pm

Lodge Theatre, 102 Talbot StreetTickets may be purcased at Tresjoli Gift Shop

40A Talbot Street

Programme: “Russian Icons”Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky,

Shostakovich, Borodin and Kapustin

Further details: www.nzsq.org.nz

Pfaff Demo DayCome along and see expert quilter/machinist Dianne Fussell

demonstrate the capabilities of the wonderful Pfaff sewing machines.

Special deals available on the day

One day only!Friday 18 September

For more information phone Lisa 693 [email protected]

It’s a Kereru’s Kingdom

Learn how to free motion quilt and much more in this class with Dianne Fussell

19 & 20 September

For more information contact Lisa 693 1122

[email protected]

PrimaryITO South Canterbury and North Otago

Date Friday 16th October, 9am to 4.30pm

Location ABT, 8 Pleasant Point Highway, Washdyke Timaru

HSNO - Approved Handler Course For people purchasing and the safe use of Agrichemicals at home or work $250 inc GST

To enrol, contact Rachael Handy on 0274383196

Be inspired by "Songs with Legs"

Visiting Australian Folk Duo

Fay White & Jane Thompson

In Concert Songs and Stories of Warmth, Wit and Wisdom

Thursday 24th September 7:30pm at the Academy, Talbot Street - $20 (Also Singing Workshop 23rd Sept evening and

Song Writing Workshop 24th Sept afternoon) Details and Bookings: Louk Clothing

Talbot St, Geraldine 03 6939070

National Certificate in Agriculture

L3 Sheep and Beef Health and Husbandry

Date 10/11th Nov, 24/25th Nov

Location Middle Rock, Coleridge, $380 + Accom. This programme covers meat and wool production, animal physiology, sheep and beef health, behaviour, handling and code of welfare. Suited to Shepherds and Shepherd Generals


L4 Sheep and Beef

Date Starting 28th October (2 days per month)

Location Culverden, North Canterbury, $750 This programme covers pastures and feeding, soils and fertilisers, animal health and production, mating and calving/lambing.

Suited for people with several years’ experience who are looking to move into positions with more responsibility.


L3 Animal Feeding and Pastures

(Deer specific delivery)

Date Starting Late October, 2 x 2 day’s

Location Timaru, $380 This programme will be delivered Deer specific and covers pasture production and feeding, weeds and fertilisers as well as soils. Included in this programme will be on farm discussions with relevant industry professionals. Suited to Deer farming employees wanting to learn how to get the best out of pasture and stock.

To enrol, contact : Rachael Handy

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MINISTER: Ian Hyslop 03 693 824810 Cox Street, Geraldine • www.standrewsgld.org.nz

GLORIFY GOD. GROW. GO!

CRAFT CREATORS

WEEKENDSATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBERA fun way to spend the day making friends and enjoying fellowship as you make cards, a picture to frame, pin-cushions and photo albums. You willalso learn how to knit, scrapbook and to decoratecupcakes (and get to take them home - yum!)

9AM-4PM • ST ANDREW’S HALL$10 FULL DAY includes lunch$2 SINGLE SESSION morning or afternoonPLUS additional material costs for each craftFor more details and to register your place call Karen Tarbotton on 03 303 7397

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Prices apply from Thursday 10th September to Sunday 13th September 2015, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

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Schweppes Sparkling Soft Drink 1.5L (Excludes Classic Dry)

Fresh NZ Beef Sirloin Steak

Hothouse Tomatoes 700g

Fresh Tegel NZ Chicken Drumsticks

Signature Range Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

Californian Bi-Colour Seedless Grapes 500g

$599bag

$800each

$499kg

$399pack

$500

4 for

$2399kg

DB/Export Gold/Tui 24 x 330ml Bottles

Lindauer/Montana Classics 750ml(Excludes Special Reserve)

each

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Talley’s Ice Cream 2L Oak Canned Fruit/Baked Beans/Spaghetti 410/420g

$890each

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