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Devastated and starting again. Meet Maddie McDonald and Sam van Leerdam, who are picking up the pieces after their Mayfield house was destroyed in a fire. The community has stepped up to help the couple, who also had their heart broken. Read more, P2 and 12.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

Picking up the pieces after fire Daniel Alvey “No one ever thinks it will happen to you.”

Sadly, it did and today Sam van Leerdam and Maddie McDonald are continuing to pick up the pieces after their Mayfield home was destroyed in a fire.

Not only did they lose their home, but the fire took their 10-week-old puppy Miya.

“We had only had her for a week or so,’’ van Leerdam said.

“So that was really sad.

“The firefighters wrapped her up in a little blanket. Then we buried her in the garden.’’

The family had called the two-bedroom house home for two years before the fire last Saturday.

While the house belonged to van Leerdam’s boss, where he had worked on the farm for over six years, all their personal belongings inside were lost.

At the time the house went up in flames, the couple were in Christchurch enjoying a night away.

“When we got the call (that) our house was on fire, we sobered up real quick,” van Leerdam said.

Van Leerdam said that, in some ways, he was glad he was not there watching it burn because of the emotional toll it would have caused.

“Watching it burn would be even harder. I might have done something stupid to save stuff,” van Leerdam said.

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What remains of the two-bedroom Mayfield home. to save as much of the property as possible.

There were 28 firefighters at the blaze, with crews from Mayfield and Ashburton, and they had to tear the corrugated roof off to ensure the house did not collapse.

Fire investigators told the couple that a kitchen appliance with

The community has been amazing.

We couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we’ve received.

Digging through the rubble, they have been able to save some bracelets that belonged to McDonald and 18-month-old daughter Lily, who remained completely oblivious to the situation and what it meant.

“She’s just excited about a new house,” McDonald said.

Van Leerdam said they could not speak more highly of the volunteer firefighters and the work they did

an electrical fault most likely started the fire before it spread to a wooden chair and up the curtains.

Now, though, the family is looking at the positives as they look to move forward.

“It’s a fresh start. We can only go up from here,” McDonald said, who wanted to thank the local community for all the support.

That support included the donation of numerous household

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Maddie McDonald and Sam van Leerdam stand at what remains of the front door of their Mayfield home destroyed by fire.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY items, which had amazed van Leerdam.

“We have received more (items)

than we had before the fire,” he said.

“The community has been

amazing. We couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we’ve received.’’

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

TURNING ORANGE

Mask anomalies questioned Daniel Alvey Veteran Ashburton retailer Bob McDonald says he’s confused with the face mask rules in the Covid-19 orange traffic light setting.

“I can’t see the Government’s logic,” McDonald said as the move to orange kicked in.

McDonald’s confusion was why shoppers in the retail sector, in which he works as the owner of Health 2000, continue to have to wear masks. But nightclub and bar drinkers could take to the dance floor maskless, while masks at schools were no longer compulsory.

McDonald said he could not understand why people still had to be masked in his shop, even if they were there for just five minutes, but would not have to wear one in a bar where they could be for hours.

While retailers were left scratching their heads, bar operators and the hospitality sector in Ashburton could not be happier.

Ashburton Armadillos venue manager, Tara Twining, said it was a relief to have bar service back.

“People can come in and don’t have to be seated (to be served),” she said.

“On the weekends, they can move around, and get back on the dance floor.”

Right – Drink up: Ashburton Armadillos venue manager Tara Twining is excited to welcome patrons back to the bar without them having to wear face masks.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

Caution. Covid-19 ahead, proceed with care Daniel Alvey An Ashburton doctor wants everyone to continue to proceed with Covid-19 caution, even though a new alert level change has brought relaxed conditions.

“I’m not totally convinced it was the right time (to change from red to orange),” Ashburton GP spokesperson, Doctor Penny Holdaway, said.

“This is a nasty virus, and some people get lucky, but a lot of people are getting quite sick with it.”

New Zealand moved into orange alert level at 11.59pm on Wednesday, which saw all rules around capacity ditched, meaning bars and clubs could operate without restrictions.

Face mask requirements remain, apart from at schools where they are encouraged, but no longer required. Shoppers continue to have to wear masks at supermarkets and stores, but punters could take to the dance floor maskless.

Dr Holdaway still encouraged the use of face masks and social distancing, given how spreadable the virus had become.

“The closer people are the more it spreads,’’ she said.

“The virus is becoming more successful at infecting people.”

Dr Holdaway didn’t agree with the new optional face mask use at schools, believing they should remain in use in the classroom.

“If I ruled the world, I would like to keep masks in school.

“Schools are key spreader areas,” Dr Holdaway said.

Dr Holdaway said restrictions were not just about protecting the health system, but also helping the economy recover.

“Sick people stay at home, sick people don’t go out and spend money,” Dr Holdaway said.

And as we head into the winter months, Dr Holdaway had some sage advice.

“Wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your house warm, and get vaccinated. That would be my advice.”

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

Concerns grow over intersection Daryl Holden

Concerns are growing that there could be “countless accidents’’ because of temporary layout confusion in the West Street and Walnut Avenue State Highway 1 intersection project.

That’s the overwhelming public reaction to the views of Shirley Falloon, who was worried about what could eventuate because of the orange safety coned and unclear temporary traffic layout on one of the busiest pieces of road in Ashburton.

The project would include the installation of traffic lights.

“There will be countless accidents during this delay,’’ Falloon said, upset that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency indicated the project would not be finished until later this year or into 2023.

“Drivers, truck drivers and students use this intersection heavily and the potential for a tragedy happening here is very real.’’

Guardian Facebook follower Patrick Moore understood exactly what Falloon was referring to.

“Yep, almost got collected today by someone heading south,’’ he said.

“Don’t think they realised it was a roundabout. Didn’t even look!

Accident waiting to happen!’’

Charlene Bryant had a similar experience.

Ashburton’s Shirley Falloon is unhappy about the delays and temporary layout in the West Street and Walnut Avenue State Highway 1 intersection project, calling it “downright dangerous’’.

“Tanker heading north and I was heading west. He didn’t even slow down and I was already in front of him and he kept going.’’

Sharon Ketter also “totally agreed’’ with Falloon’s intersection confusion sentiments.

“It was a shambles when I went through at a quiet time,’’ she said.

“No one seemed to be sure who was giving way to whom. They need to either get the lights going NOW or put a clearly marked roundabout back in. I did see a

number of workers watching what was happening. Perhaps they’ll report back.’’

Brenda King wondered how those less familiar with driving through that incomplete intersection area would cope.

“If locals find it challenging, imagine for those who are travellers passing through!’’

Trish Huband just called it “crazy’’.

“I avoid it,’’ she said.

“The cones are too close to allow trucks thru so squashed cones abound. No longer looks like a roundabout, which to me is the big danger until the lights are operational.

The use of what seems to be an army of orange safety cones as temporary lane options at least drew some sense of humour, with Robin Taylor saying “I reckon they need more cones . . .’’

Jo Dickson countered perfectly.

“Probably none left. I think every single cone in Ashburton is currently at that intersection.’’

In a sensible suggestion, Lynnea Roach thought driving to the conditions would minimise the chance of accidents.

“TBH, if no one knew how to give way, they shouldn’t be driving,’’ she said.

“Also, if everyone drove at 30kph perhaps it wouldn’t be so stressful.’’

Donna Knight agreed.

“Oh, for goodness sake. Please, if everyone stopped driving like idiots, observed the road rules and used it like the roundabout, like they are supposed to at the moment, it’s not a problem, is it.’’

Al Scott feared the worse ahead of busy traffic flow periods over the long weekend, saying it would be “chaos’’.

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Coming of age for Falcon ute Malcolm Hopwood Peter Jacob (right) has been waiting years for his vehicle to get old enough.

This year it is, having celebrated a 30th birthday that allows it to go on vintage car club rallies.

Jacob’s 1991 Ford Falcon ute has ticked over 250,000km and on Easter Monday it goes on its first official vintage car club run.

Jacob, as the Ashburton Vintage Car Club chairman, will drive his ute to the Rangitata Diversion Race intake with about 30 other vehicles.

He’s been waiting for this moment since he bought the Falcon from an Oamaru owner five years ago.

“It’s a cruisy vehicle, ideal for long distances. They’re bullet-proof, they just keep running,” he said.

“In their day, along with Holden utes, they were popular vehicles with tradies, farmers and farm workers. A lot of them are still being used as work vehicles today.”

Monday’s run was originally scheduled as the chairman’s run in February, but then Covid intervened, and it was delayed until Easter.

“We need to carry on and be as normal as possible.

It’s an opportunity for members to get out and use their cars,” he said.

The convoy will leave the vintage car clubrooms at 1.30pm, arrive an hour later, inspect the new fish trap and then debrief at the Mayfield Tavern about 10km away. It’s a great day out and Jacob is always looking for new members to “share something special we have in common”.

Take this mural once in the morning, twice at night Malcolm Hopwood There are pharmacies, chemist warehouses and now an Art Chemist.

But Audrey Baldwin doesn’t prepare medication, instead, following consultations, she dispenses art advice around Ashburton.

Baldwin is the winner of this year’s Zonta Ashburton Female Arts Award and today, she’ll present her winning art installation at the Ashburton Art Gallery from 10am to 4pm.

It works this way. From her pharmacy, installed at the gallery, she offers a one-on-one with members of the public and, following the conversation, she’ll prescribe the most appropriate art work they should view.

It could be a sculpture in the doAt the Zonta announcement last month Audrey Baldwin (right) demonstrated how to prescribe an art work to main, a mural in the CBD or an art a visitor.

PHOTO KHYE HITCHCOCK work on display at the gallery.

Then, to stay faithful with a pharmacy concept, she hands out a prescription bottle which contains information about the local art work.

Baldwin, from Christchurch, was one of 24 Zonta finalists alongside a further 13 young generation finalists.

She received a cash prize of $3500 and the opportunity to present her solo show to the Mid Canterbury public today.

Baldwin explains her work draws on international studies which support the benefit of “arts on prescription” for improving mental wellbeing.

Collection and exhibitions assistant at the Ashburton Art Gallery, Hannah Crichton, said Art Chemist “challenges the concept of what art is and is very experienced based”.

“It’s community focused and centres on a person’s experience with Audrey Baldwin.”

The Zonta Club of Ashburton, which sponsors the female art award, is an international women’s that aims to empower women and girls through service and advocacy.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

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Jonathan Leask Let’s just pause the proceedings.

That’s what Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is hoping for as a minimum as the fight against the controversial Three Waters reform continues.

Brown joined representatives from the 32-member councils of Communities 4 Local Democracy in Wellington to present politicians with a plan for three waters reform, which they believed could gain wide support.

The mayors presented a 10-point plan for reform to the Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta and Department of Internal Affairs officials.

“She said she would look at it and consider it, but time will tell,” Brown said.

“The biggest part for me is pause. Just pause and give us time to get the regulator in place and see if councils can meet the regulations, which haven’t all been finalised yet.

“They are still building that aeroplane while it’s flying.”

The Three Waters proposal centred around taking the management of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater assets out of the hands of the country’s 67 councils and giving them to four large entities, with the aim of providing better water services around the country at a lower cost.

But the Ashburton District had given a clear message they were not in support of the Government’s reform model, and wanted the process stopped, Brown said.

“We’ve spent a lot of money over the

Daniel Alvey

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown believes there should be a pause on Three Waters progress until the regulator is in place and the affected parties are all on the same page. years to make sure our three waters infrastructure is maintained to a high standard,’’ he said.

“This council has a long-held policy to renew pipes and other infrastructure before they break, and to plan ahead for growth.”

In the past 18 months, he said the council had replaced the wastewater pipes under the Ashburton River that led to the treatment facility at Wilkins Road, and put in new sewer lines from Bridge Street to future-proof the area.

The ongoing upgrades to drinking water, including new membrane treatment plants approved for Methven and Mt Somers, highlight the council’s commitment to delivering quality services to the community, he said.

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with three waters services, but Brown said the new model proposed by Government was not fit for purpose. He just hoped ministers would listen carefully to feedback.

“We all want safe drinking water and so we are keen to work with Government on a solution that works for everyone.

“We must keep the two-way discussion going.”

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It’s business as usual for Ashburton car dealers.

Despite a penalty charge on high emission vehicles coming in at the start of the month, people have not stopped buying utes.

Gluyas Ford dealer Chris Hart said he saw customers buying prior to the penalty introduction, but some were still coming in now.

“The last few months have been up in sales,” Hart said.

From April 1, charges have been imposed on high-emitting vehicles, with rebates given to low-emitting ones. That’s an expansion of the clean cars discount scheme introduced to provide incentives for people to buy EVs and other low emission vehicles.

They were offered rebates of up to $8625, partly funded through fees paid by people who instead buy high-emission vehicles.

Last month saw 19 new Ford Rangers registered, double what was sold this time last year.

“It might slow up a bit now, but the secondhand market should pick up.”

Hart said he had seen an uptake in more fuel efficient and hybrid vehicles as people make the transition to take advantage.

“A PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) can be a great transition vehicle.”

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Methven is getting some new natives – and now the demand is growing elsewhere.

That’s pleased Rural Natives’ Mike McKenzie, who has been busy planting more than 700 native plants along a farm boundary in the Methven over the past couple of weeks.

McKenzie, who worked in the forestry industry before becoming a sharemilker, has made the most of a native plants gap in the market in Mid Canterbury.

“It’s grown really quickly through word of mouth,’’ said McKenzie, who has been inundated with requests, particularly from farmers, wanting natives planted on

their properties.

He has been planting different native species such as pittosporum and flax bushes and not just on farm blocks. He’s also been working around waterways to help strengthen the banks and has been working with Environment Canterbury on enhancing Mt Harden stream’s biodiversity outlook.

Natives are being planting to provide shade and help maintain a constant water temperature in the stream. That would hopefully help keep the stream’s water clean by minimising the amount of sediment and nutrients.

“There is so much potential,’’ he said.

“More and more people are wanting natives.’’

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Time to get serious about poo Daniel Alvey Knowing your poo can help save your life.

That’s the message Gut Health New Zealand general manger Margaret Fitzgerald wants to pass on to Ashburton residents as she travels the South Island promoting gut health with her specially painted promotional portaloo.

The programme, Review Your Poo, was all about knowing what your normal poo should look like and asking for help when something out of the normal happens.

“Everybody has a unique gut, and one person’s normal may not be the same as someone else’s,” she said.

“Often change (in your poo) can be an early indicator that something is wrong with your gut.’’

Fitzgerald said the programme could be great for families because

kids could often encourage their parents to get involved.

“Kids don’t have a problem talking about their poo. They love it, in fact,” Fitzgerald said.

The other side to Fitzgerald’s programme was to raise awareness of colonography, which is a virtual version of a colonoscopy – the procedure used to diagnose bowel cancer.

Fitzgerald, who has been with the Gut Foundation for over seven years, became passionate about the cause after her husband had bowel cancer and initially struggled to get a colonoscopy.

A colonography was something they wanted to promote because the procedure was half the price of a colonoscopy and appointments were now much more available, with a clinic at Pacific Radiology in Timaru.

Having a colonography could also rapidly move someone up the list for a colonoscopy.

Fitzgerald said the earlier a problem could be found, the better chance doctors had of diagnosing it.

“It’s all about raising awareness,” Fitzgerald said.

Fast facts What: Promotion of the Gut Foundation’s Review Your Poo programme.

What is it: It’s about promoting awareness to know what your normal poo should look like and asking for help when

something out of the normal happens.

Find out more: Go to the Gut Foundation website to download a monthly poo chart for your family.

Website: https://www. thegut.org.nz/

Check out your poo: Gut Health New Zealand general manger Margaret Fitzgerald inside the customised portaloo in Ashburton. She is touring the South Island as part of the organisation’s cancer-beating Review Your Poo programme.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

NZ a land of opportunities M

y name is Valeska Scott, I live in Mayfield, but I was born in Santa Barbara,

Chile The desire to learn more about agriculture brought me to New Zealand 12 years ago. I knew New Zealand would offer me a better chance in my career as an agronomist, since in my country, these types of careers are male dominated.

I came here on my own, all my family is in Chile, but I have made my own family here with my husband and three children. I do miss my home, especially in these difficult times the world is facing.

I decided to stay in Ashburton because here was where I found my first job, I found people who became my community, my friends, and family.

In Ashburton, I was able to find the support I needed after having my kids, and my husband and I were very passionate about raising them on the farm.

One of the things I love about Ashburton is the nice rural community feel, everyone knows each other. You always get food or baking when you are sick or have a baby. And my children have friends they have known since they were babies and now they

continue together at school.

I have formed meaningful relationships with people from the Mayfield Playcentre, co-workers and also people from our Latin community and immigrants. We consider them our family.

One of the challenges I faced when I first came here, was the fact that I didn’t speak English,

has small kids, like me.

We sell gift boxes and decorate parties; the idea was born because we thought we could bring a little happiness into people’s lives, especially now that a lot of them can’t see one another.

With a gift box, at least they can send their loved ones a little something and let them know

out there, get involved with “ Get community groups and don’t be afraid to

represent who you are, and to pass your culture on to your children

so I studied really hard on my own and I attended classes at the Ashburton Learning Centre with Terry Lawson, she’s an amazing teacher.

Another challenge was when I had my first baby, as I felt very depressed, but I joined Plunket and Playcentre groups, which gave me the opportunity to meet other mums and to attend parenting courses.

Recently, I started my own business called Cheers.Moments alongside Margot Parra, my very creative Chilean friend who also

they are thinking about them.

We personalise each box according to what the client wants and the occasion. Our goal is to continue building our business and would love to work with other immigrant mums and share our talents.

When asked if she would like to give a message to other migrants in our community, Valeska said: Get out there, get involved with community groups and don’t be afraid to represent who you are, and to pass your culture on to your children.

Valeska Scott

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An Argentinian experience G

isela and Lara, mother and daughter, took us on a trip to this beautiful and diverse South American country.

We learnt how to make three different types of empanadas from scratch, de pollo (chicken), crio-

llas (mince with egg and potato), and arabes (mince with vegetables and a bit of vinegar). We also learnt how to prepare a traditional “torta de cumpleaños” – birthday cake.

Our hosts went out of their

way to spoil our 10 guests, and explained the similarities between Argentina and New Zealand, showed us pictures, and we even got to try a traditional sombrero and poncho de Coya and a poncho de Gaucho.

The Mid Canterbury Newcomers’ Network and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury will be running these workshops monthly at the Seniors Centre. If you are interested in attending or hosting a cooking class, contact Mercedes

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Buckle up because our next stop is Belgium! Visit the Mid Canterbury Newcomers’ Network Facebook page for more information about getting your tickets.

Weather conditions a test for learner drivers T

he year is rolling on and autumn is upon us. The days are becoming shorter and mornings much cooler. So many opportunities for honing our driving skills under different weather conditions.

We have close to 20 students out on the road doing great things with their mentors.

Again we are seeing great results from our driving tests which shows the programme is working.

Alongside the work with the mentors, we offer four lessons with professional instructors as well. This sets our students up really well for the test.

Road code class started early in March and is going well, already we have a couple of ladies ready to sit the test. We are looking forward to celebrating their success followed by the rest of their classmates.

A highlight for the year has been the wonderful efforts of one of our mentors who helped her student get a job, provides transport to work and combines it with a driving lesson.

This is what our programme is all about – opening up opportunities, new experiences, new friendships made and adds such a boost to their self-confidence.

This young lady will go far and it’s a testament to the lovely caring nature of her amazing mentor. I can see they will be good friends once the programme is finished.

Thanks so much to Advance Ashburton for again seeing the value in our programme and sponsoring us for another year.

We really appreciate the support and it enables us to continue to change the lives of our rurally based newcomers in the Ashburton District.

If you would like to be part of this amazing programme, either as a student, driving mentor or to volunteer in other ways, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Wendy Hewitt on 027 611 3301 or wendy. hewitt@safer.org.nz We are also on Facebook, just search for the Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme.

The Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme is proudly sponsored by MPI, The Lotteries Commission, Advance Ashburton, The Ashburton District Council, The Ashburton Licensing Trust, COGs, Community Trust Mid & South Canterbury and The Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust.

Right – Driving licence mentor Donald Shearer with another happy student, having just passed her driving test.

These services and events would not be possible without the kind support of our sponsors

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Saving hearts and homes

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t was a line in a story on page 2 that many may have missed but they shouldn’t have because it said so much.

When Mayfield’s Sam van Leerdam, distraught at losing his home to a fire, talked about being handed their dead 10-week-old puppy amongst the ruins, it highlighted how lucky we are to have caring volunteer firefighters.

The firefighter, whose name we don’t yet know, had gone to the special effort of wrapping the dead puppy in a blanket before handing her over to van Leerdam and partner Maddie McDonald.

“Then we buried her in the garden,’’ van Leerdam said.

Sad? Terribly so, as any pet lover would agree. But at least this firefighter went to genuine and heartfelt effort to ease the pain just a little, to return the pup’s body to its owners to allow them

Daryl Holden to lay her to rest.

It’s just one example of what makes volunteer firefighters such a special breed that we should always be indebted to.

These men and women are our neighbours, who help neighbours in all kinds of emergencies, including home fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and so much more.

We call them unsung heroes – and while that’s generally an apt description – maybe it isn’t enough because they’re more than that. Perhaps we need a new

moniker for them.

They’re selfless types who, when an emergency call comes in and with their adrenaline pumping, they hastily depart from dinner tables, places of work, or even jump out of bed in the middle of the night to attend an incident often at some personal risk.

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save lives. They complete hours of training to be certified and re-certified.

In New Zealand, there’s nearly 12,000 fire and emergency volunteers, who, it should be remembered, rely on the generosity and goodwill of their employers to allow them to drop tools at a mo-

This firefighter went to genuine and heartfelt effort to ease the pain just a little, to return the pup’s body to its owners

Yes, our volunteer firefighters in stations all over Mid Canterbury enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a special, tight-knit community-focused group. But let’s be clear. This is not a social club.

For many of them, it’s a calling.

Our heroes save property and

ment’s notice to do their thing.

Mid Canterbury’s firefighting heroes come from far and wide, in urban and rural stations in Ashburton, to Pendarves, Methven, Lauriston, upper Rakaia and much, much more. Collectively, there’s at least 200 of them. Some

of the chiefs at those brigades are almost lifers, having proudly served for years, sometimes decades. And why? Because they want to look after you and I. Because they care about the communities they live, work in and serve.

They go above and beyond, including, it seems, by carefully wrapping the remains of a fire-ravaged puppy in a blanket and handing it back to its owners.

Heroes, as we say, is only a partly fitting denomination. They’re our indispensable foot soldiers. And, in a dark kind of way, they’re one of the few professions left that still make house calls.

Theirs, of course, is not a job for everyone. It takes someone special to be a firefighter. Sam van Leerdam and Maddie McDonald know that, and they’ll remember it each time they think of their lost wee puppy.

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Crazy cat lady outs herself

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here are people in my life that call me the crazy cat lady.

I might resemble that description, but I object to being called one. Yes, I fit the sad profile – middle aged, living alone, slight hoarding capabilities and the ability to lock myself away for days when I don’t want to adult.

Plus there are occasions where I’m housing up to five cats at a time.

But guys, it’s not what it seems.

I’m probably more a crazy dog lady. I’d have 20 dogs if the laws of the land in our nanny state said I could and it would have the added benefit of keeping my cat-loving sisters away from my home, plus it would piss my neighbours off.

But I do foster cats/kittens for the SPCA, so the cats are not for

Foster parents needed As long as there are animals out there being abandoned and mistreated, the SPCA will need foster parents to give extra love and care, to help socialise animals and to just give them a temporary home to recover.

If you think you can help with fostering or anything else, the SPCA would love to hear from you.

You can volunteer through their website https:// www.spca.nz/

She tells us she’s indispensable, one of the keys to the Guardian’s success. We play along with her silly views and, to stop her annoying us, we’ve agreed to unleash Lisa Fenwick via this new column. Enjoy.

Lisa Fenwick MY FORKING LIFE me to keep. The road I live on is not cat-friendly, it’s more like a cat horror.

I decided to foster to ‘do my bit’ really. It disgusts me how some animals are treated and I thought if I could help the SPCA give some felines a better life, then I’d at least be doing something. It’s apparently illegal to harm humans for hurting animals . . . who knew.

I can honestly say it’s been amazing and I’ve loved all the cats I’ve had for different reasons. And I’ve been rapt when they’ve left to go to homes where I’m sure they’re getting lots of love, food and care.

The recent litter I was given to shower affection on was a mum and her four babies – so little their eyes were only just opening and they were like four fluffy little chipolatas.

I wasn’t allowed to smoosh them that young, but once a day I had to weigh them to make sure they weren’t dropping weight (even the loss of a couple of grams can indicate problems).

I was pretty damn nervous to be honest, mostly because the wee tabbies were hard to tell apart, so while the SPCA had sent them with cute names, I ended up changing them to Half Ears, Ginge, Runty and Bold Stripes, just so I could tell them apart a bit easier and weigh

Above left – She may have been new to motherhood, but Muma cat certainly caught on quick and did an admirable job.

Above right – The chiploatas emulate Sir Edmund Hillary. them. I’m pretty sure some of the weights got mixed up, but they survived me.

They were scrumptious, so fragile and vulnerable and their Muma, although a young cat, handled them like a pro. I would love to keep Muma, she’s a lovely natured and intelligent wee girl.

She was a simply gorgeous muma cat who chirped constantly and wanted 24-7 cuddles despite being a stray. Plus, she did all the cleaning of the babies for me for the first wee while anyway. It was just a privilege to be able to help and spoil her and her naughty little chipolatas.

She was gentle with them, patient and conscientious. And I got to spoil her … it was Mother’s

Day every day for muma cat – she sure deserved it.

That, however, all changed when Bold Stripes made it out of the nursing box. Fiesty wee Bold Stripes, the first to do anything, wanted to go adventuring and didn’t stop until she made it to the top and fell out. She knocked the bastard off.

It wasn’t long before they all followed suit like a row of unsteady ducklings and, just like that, they were using me as a climbing frame and stealing Muma’s food.

It was nothing for me to have four attached to my pants like giant immovable leeches drawing blood (slight exaggeration, I could barely feel their tiny

wee claws). They didn’t seem to know or care that those big tree stumps were attached to a human torso.

Yes, I had to deal with my share of vomit, diarrhoea, squawking and poo patrol, but muma and her four shittin’ tittens were just such a lovely, warm and special experience, I would do it again in a heartbeat … once I’ve steamcleaned the carpets.

Editor’s note: The other morning, the Guardian’s crazy cat lady was seen talking to her cats. It was obvious that she thought that her cats actually understood her. I went home, told my dog and we laughed a lot. Crazy cat lady, we thought.

Economic boost as tourists return

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’m looking forward to recess and to getting out in the electorate for community visits next week after being in Wellington for the last sitting block.

I’m also excited that we’re now able to welcome back Australian tourists to Mid Canterbury, just in time for the Easter long weekend and ahead of our local skifield Mt Hutt opening.

This will provide a much-needed boost for our tourism and hospitality businesses, after what has been a difficult few years.

Closing the border was one of

Jo Luxton

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the first actions our Government took as Covid-19 began to spread around the world. This step saved thousands of lives and kept the pressure off our health system, but I know it hasn’t been easy, particularly for our tourism industry.

While it has been difficult, this successful response has meant

we’re able to reopen to international tourists earlier, as part of our work to accelerate our recovery.

Our world-leading Covid response and our high vaccination rates also make us a really attractive travel destination for overseas visitors. New Zealand is in demand, and businesses here in the Ashburton District are already taking bookings from across the globe, ahead of tourists from visa waiver countries returning on May 1.

Welcoming back international tourists is the next step in our

recovery plan – and the latest figures show this plan is working. Our strong health response means New Zealand’s economy is recovering faster than almost anywhere in the world.

Unemployment is at a record low, exports are up, GDP is growing, and debt levels are much lower than many other countries.

This puts us in a solid position as we continue to drive our recovery.

I’m really looking forward to welcoming international tourists back to Mid Canterbury and showcasing the hospitality, scen-

ery and adventure Mid Canterbury has to offer.

I know it will make a huge difference for our local businesses and our economy, as we continue to secure a strong recovery for everyone.

Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

Course axing could make for a costly future

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o many items could have taken my attention in preparing a comment this week: the serious climate alert from the IPCC, death and destruction in Ukraine, personal abuse and misinformation on social media and so on.

However: Whanau Awhina Plunket announce that they are closing all their Pepe courses, due to funding shortfalls. The Pepe

Johanna Warren CHRISTIAN COMMENT courses are for families with children aged 0-5 years.

The courses offer education and encouragement in such things as breastfeeding, sleep

issues, child development and nutrition.

Undoubtedly for some families they also offer an opportunity to make friends and find a supportive network, which once the family and local community provided.

Bringing up children, creating and building a strong family is hard and sometimes lonely work.

If the family is living far

from other family, has limited income, or health problems, it is obviously much more difficult.

How can it be that we are still so neglectful of our most vulnerable citizens. In their first two years children learn all those basic values and skills that lead to them being successful adult members of the community.

We always need great people around us to build resilient communities.

Surely supporting the charities that support parents of newborn children and toddlers is worthwhile.

The funding shortfall is $400,000 per year, less than some of our homes cost to buy.

Is it just that children are not important and valuable?

Johanna Warren is the minister at Hakatere Presbyterian Parish

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The old St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1906. (Photo reference 02.1982.0852)

Easter 1878: An unusual holiday

By Connor Lysaght

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tories about the Easter period from our town’s earliest daily newspaper The Evening Echo paint an interesting picture of what it was like to celebrate this centuries-old holiday in the late 1800s in New Zealand.

Looking at holidays, and how they have been celebrated over the years, makes for an interesting subject of social history study.

What gifts did people give and receive from friends and family?

What were the go-to Easter activities of the time? Where did people go on their holidays?

If we were looking at any other year, those questions would be easily answered, but in 1878 several odd events happened that obscured the sort of light-hearted holiday reporting you would expect.

Let’s hop back in time, head down the rabbit hole and burrow into the old papers to see just what made Easter in 1878 unusual. (Too many bunny puns? I don’t think so.)

Chispa’s letter Chispa’s Letter is probably the most interesting recurring column from The Evening Echo.

His stories were essentially a tongue-in-cheek combination of local yarns and personal anecdotes penned by the titular ‘Chispa’. These columns always started with this quote from the American poet Longfellow: “I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.”

Chispa’s column starts off by mocking the widespread sentiment that the telegraph service is far too slow in New Zealand,

Coloured postcard, Ashburton Railway Station platform. (Photo reference 03.1985.0523) and he retorts: “You mustn’t growl. It’s very bad taste.” In response to these grumblings, he tells a personal story that he saw as far worse.

“Why, man, your complaint about the telegraph is nothing.

Listen to my story.”

“I sent to Melbourne for a parcel of small things – presents at Easter for Mrs. C. and some of my juvenile friends. The Alhambra raced over with them in a few hours over a week, and landed them at Lyttelton on the 16th of April, where on that day they were placed in charge of the railway authorities for despatch to me here. When do you think I got them? Next day? Not I. The way bill came first. That was a weight to carry, of course, and when it was sent I felt a weight off my mind; but the goods only reached me on the 25th.

My Easter eggs were all broken, and I had returned to the even tenor of my way, with that mild resignation to fate which is my characteristic.”

Poor old Chispa … maybe he should have shopped local!

Easter incidents According to The Evening Echo, the religious services held at St. Stephen’s Church were of the usual character for Easter.

Large congregations attended both morning and evening prayers, which culminated in a choral performance.

However, the first train due from Christchurch to Ashburton, which was set to arrive at 10.30am, arrived late due to an accident at Rolleston. The tender, which carried the engine’s fuel (in this case coal) and water, had come off the rails and the

train was unable to continue.

It was not known whether negligence or some sort of technical defect was to blame, but thankfully an engine from the Malvern branch was called into service and pressed forward to Ashburton.

The worst incident over that Easter period occurred in Christchurch. A woman, whose husband was a carrier (a transporter of goods) living in Ashburton, was arrested on a charge of having caused the death of her son.

She had struck him in the head with a poker, and when she was questioned she came up with quite a ridiculous explanation; she said that her son had thrown the poker upwards, and it fatally hit him in the head on the way down.

After she was committed for

trial at the Supreme Court, it was reported that she was in a poor mental state and was institutionalised.

I was unable to find any more details about this upsetting incident, and that’s probably a good thing, since it doesn’t make for great Easter reading.

The sense I got from reading these articles is that the bad overshadowed the good, and so not many reports of jovial Easter celebrations made it into the paper as a result.

Also, much of the early papers contained many advertisements, and large chunks were reserved for news from overseas, so there simply wasn’t much room for the nice little stories we’d expect to read about today.

On a brighter note, from the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum team, we wish you all a very happy Easter.

CONTACT Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears.

Email: museum@adc.govt. nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery.

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Gym boss not one to muck around

YOU writer Melissa Shimmin caught up with the busy and energetic Jenny Soal recently, while she was recovering from surgery, to find out what she’s been up to and what 2022 has in store for the super busy mum, wife and gym manager.

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racking down Jenny Soal and getting her to sit still long enough for a chat is no easy task. Not at all.

Fortunately for us but obviously not for Jenny, our livewire EA Networks’ gym manager is recovering from recent arm surgery, so she had time to share her thoughts on fun, fitness and family.

And it quickly emerges that there’s so much more to Jenny than meets the eye.

Not only is she a renowned hard workout taskmaster, but she’s also the one busy behind the scenes doing planning, rosters and creating new tough fitness programmes.

It’s a way of life that Jenny loves and has done so for some time, having started her fitness journey 10 years ago when she became a member of what was then The Gym Company. Before she knew it, she’d caught the fitness bug big time.

She then got her personal trainer qualifications over a

12-month period, while raising a young family. When a position opened up at the EA Networks new facility seven years ago she applied – and hasn’t looked back since.

Now Jenny’s an original staff member and has risen through the ranks from a part-time employee to gym manager, which she’s been for two years. Jenny is now also a qualified New Zealand Qualifications Authority personal fitness assessor.

She loves seeing her team grow, expand their knowledge and skills.

Right now, though, she’s looking forward to getting back into the office after Easter.

Frustratingly, she knows it will be a while before she gets to go headto-head with her fitness clients, the effects of two surgeries

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Left – Jenny Soal with an EA Networks Gym client.

Below – Jenny, Jason, Maddison and Corbin Soal after celebrating Maddison’s 16th birthday.

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and nerve damage on her right arm after a nasty accident slowing her full workout regime return.

That in itself has been a challenge, but she’s used to dealing with those. The

past two years have been an ongoing challenge for Jenny, having to manage all the Covid-19 restrictions within the gym.

That included regularly using a tape measure to ensure there was enough social distancing between equipment and moving big pieces out into the court area so that all the gym’s clients could safely continue to work out.

Her creativity shone in that virus-restricted period in other ways too, holding online workout sessions for clients to do at home.

She even got husband Jason involved and their two black labs, Swiper, who is in his

senior years, and the bouncy, sometimes naughty one-year-old Cruz.

The pooches are a big part of the family that includes human teenagers, Corbin and Maddison.

Corbin works locally as a trainee diesel mechanic and Maddison is in Year 12 at Ashburton College.

Maddison is also a junior black belt in karate, so perhaps she’s picked up her mother’s love of all things fitness.

That love also includes Jenny running the streets around town as part of her prep for half marathons she likes to do up and down the country.

Always on the go, always active, Jenny Soal’s not one to sit still for long. But long enough, as we’ve seen, for an interview.

Jenny’s year ahead

Jenny and husband Jason Soal relaxing at home with their “naughty child” Cruz, a oneyear-old black labrador.

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EA Network plans: “I have a special passion for special groups, which has resulted in the popular pros fit class for men who have or are recovering from prostate cancer, as well as upcoming classes for women with or recovering from breast cancer. I am also working with a new women’s health staff member so that will be great to get that underway and help the women of Ashburton. Also in the pipeline is an exercise programme for people with Parkinsons. Exercise is so important to retain muscle memory.’’

Personal plans: “I am recovering from reconstructive surgery on my ulna nerve (an arm nerve, which is the largest in the human body unprotected by muscle or bone,) so getting back to full fitness and strength is top of the list. I have the Queenstown half marathon to do this year in November after it has been cancelled for the past three years. That is one marathon I do enjoy doing. We are also renovating parts of our house, which is a great home to raise teenagers in. We can provide them with their own spaces. Spending time with my friends and family is really important to me as well, so there will be lots of social catch-ups.’’

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he past two years have been tough on everyboy, including your mum!

Now is a great time to enter our Mother’s Day competition and spoil her with wonderful gifts.

Love it or hate it, Mother’s Day is a confirmed must-do on most people’s calendar and it is a great chance to give mum some attention and love.

Formally, it is deemed as a day to honour the contribution of mothers, acknowledge the efforts of maternal bonds and the role of mothers in our society.

But did you know it’s not even a modern celebration. The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis.

Following her mother’s 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honouring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.

But it’s also said that the tradition dates back to pagan celebrations in ancient Greece in honour of Rhea, the mother of the gods.

Win your mum a perfect package.

Nominate your Mum Tell us why your mum is number one – email us with her photo, name and contact details at goodies@theguardian.co.nz with ‘Mother’s Day Competiton’ in the subject line. Message us through our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ashguardian. Or drop your entry into our office Level 3, Somerset House, Burnett Street, Ashburton.

Entries close on Thursday, April 28 and the winner will be notifed on Friday, April 29

What happens on the day The winning mum will be whisked around the town to collect her gifts that have been kindly supplied by the advertisers in this feature.

She will have her photo taken at the businesses receiving her gifts.

Mum’s fun day out will be on Tuesday, May 3 and the photos and story will be showcased in our YOU magazine publication on Saturday, May 14.

A big thank you to the businesses who have donated wonderful gifts.

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hat does Somewhere Over The Rainbow, My Heart Will Go On, Born Free and the theme from Skyfall have in common?

You’d never find them on the same programme, so what’s the connection? They all won the Oscar for best movie song.

While movies take pride of place at the glitzy Academy Awards, they’re overlooked after a few years as new titles take over, but not the songs. They go from hits to album favourites to evergreens that are never forgotten.

While MGM or Paramount or Warner Brothers stroll through some of their classics over the decades, no-one does it with the songs, until now.

Two Mid Cantabrians decided it was time to feature the songs in a razzmatazz

evening that recreates the Academy Awards, not in Los Angeles, but in Ashburton’s Braided Rivers Community Trust Event Centre.

Kathi Craig and Malcolm Hopwood researched the history of the Oscars and discovered song titles that are as stellar today as when they were first sung by Judy Garland, Celine Dion, Adele, the Righteous Brothers, or Frank Sinatra.

When you consider the winners and runners-up of songs and soundtracks, there were hundreds to consider so they chose a selection of the very best in a show entitled Born Free – The Oscar Winners that Variety Theatre Ashburton will present from May 26-29.

Suddenly Moon River, This Is Me, Up Where We Belong, Can You Feel the Love

Tonight and Unchained Melody have a voice again. But to showcase their sound, Craig, Hopwood and Variety Theatre Ashburton had to find the vocalists. Covid had denied Superstar from being staged, did the singers want to try again?

Whatever disappointment they felt, they turned up to audition. An outstanding company of 30 singers and dancers were chosen and rehearsals began this month.

This time the show will go on. Variety Theatre Ashburton is determined the audience, the event centre and the performers need a show and 90 years of Oscar winners is just the vehicle for the occasion.

The title Born Free, from the 1966 movie of the same name, was chosen because it’s sung on TV just about every night and hasn’t lost any of its magic. Add more than

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20 other great numbers, enhance it with sound and lighting, throw the year and titles on to the big screen, turn the event centre into a glamorous Hollywood venue, add creative direction and choreography and you have an unforgettable evening.

And there’s one extra element that makes this show uniquely Ashburton. The production hasn’t relied on piano scores and dated soundtracks to accompany the solos, duos, trios and ensembles. It commissioned one of New Zealand’s top arrangers, former Ashburton composer and musician, Roger Buchanan, to provide 2022 orchestral scores for many of the numbers.

His tribute to West Side Story will be one of the many highlights of a night to remember.

Director Kathi Craig | Choreographer Jessie Thomson Presented in the Braided Rivers Community Trust Event Centre by Variety Theatre Ashburton from May 26-29

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Director & Musical Director - Kathi Craig MNZM Assistant Musical Director - Malcolm Hopwood Choreographer - Jessie Thomson

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Use your noodle

ummer has gone and the cold weather is here, so it’s nice to have some warm dishFROM JAPAN es. Noodles are family friendly and also easy Miya Komatsu on the budget, so why not try these yummy recipes. Enjoy!

Miya Komatsu is a Japanese-trained chef and nutritionist who has made Ashburton her home.

Chicken teriyaki spaghetti

2T sake (cooking wine), or white wine

2 servings

– Put a frypan on medium heat with oil.

– Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides.

– Add the teriyaki sauce and set aside.

– Cook the spaghetti using packet directions. Drain the spaghetti and mix with the soy sauce.

– Put a big frypan on medium heat with oil.

– Add the onion and saute for about 3 min then add the cabbage and capsicum to cook for another 3 min.

Turn heat off then add the spaghetti to combine together. Salt and pepper to taste.

– Top with the chicken and sauce.

I was inspired to use this recipe after the head chef of the Christchurch restaurant I was working at in 1999 made it for a staff meal.

All I did was change it to suit my taste.

200g spaghetti 300g chicken thigh, sliced into bitesized pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 leaves cabbage, cut into 4-5cm chunks 1/2 capsicum, sliced 1t soy sauce Salt and pepper, to taste Teriyaki sauce 2T soy sauce 2T sugar, I use brown sugar for colour

Miya’s hint – You can make it gluten-free with gluten-free pasta and tamari soy sauce.

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An kake soba (Crispy noodles with thick sauce) 2 servings This is one of my father’s favourites.

2C crispy noodles 200g prawns, thaw if frozen 1 pak choy, cut into 4-5cm pieces 1/4 carrot, sliced 1.5cm wide 1/2 onion, sliced Sauce 1.5C water 1t chicken stock powder 1t soy sauce 1T cornflour

Hot and sour soup 4 servings Twenty-plus years ago I worked for a cafeteria in a Japanese newspaper. This soup was one of the most popular dishes amongst employees.

150g tofu, cut into small cubes 100g pork schnitzel (not crumbed), thinly sliced and mixed with a pinch of salt 4 button mushrooms, thinly sliced 50g bamboo shoots (tinned), rinsed with cold water and drained well 50g vermicelli noodles, soaked in cold water for 20 min and drained 1 egg, beaten well in a small bowl Soup 2 1/2 C boiling water 2t chicken stock powder 1t salt 1 1/2 T soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free) 2t cornflour, mixed with 2t water in a small bowl 2t cracked black pepper

2T vinegar Coriander, to garnish Chilli oil or chilli flakes, to taste – Pour the boiling water into a soup pot on high heat, add the chicken stock, salt and soy sauce. Add the pork, mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

– Cut the vermicelli noodles with scissors for easy eating and add to the pot.

– Once boiling again, add the tofu and black pepper.

– Mix the cornflour and water well again and add to the pot. Immediately stir well and heat until the soup has thickened.

– Drizzle the egg over the soup and cook until it hits boiling point. Add the vinegar and turn the heat off.

– Serve in soup bowls and top with coriander and chilli (optional) Miya’s hint If you are serving children, don’t add black pepper to the pot.

– In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.

– Place the crispy noodles on each dish.

– Put a large frypan on medium heat with oil.

– Add the prawns and cook until

they change colour to red. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

– Add more oil to the frypan and saute the onion and carrot. Once the carrots are cooked, add the pak choy and the sauce. Make sure the sauce is well mixed before adding to the frypan.

– Stir well and cook until the sauce has thickened. Put the prawns back in the frypan and combine.

Turn the heat off and pour over the noodles into each dish.

Miya’s hint I used prawns, but you can change to any meat, seafood, tofu or more vegetables. This sauce is very versatile, you can pour over other types of noodles, plain rice or even fried rice.

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eaves on deciduous trees are beginning to colour and towards the end of the month there is always the possibility of an early frost.

A busy month in the garden with many tasks to be completed before the onset of winter.

Vegetable garden Harvest the last of the summer vegetables.

Prepare and plant the winter vegetable garden with the following: broad beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, onions, silverbeet and spinach.

To ensure healthy, vigorous growth of your winter vegetables, prepare the soil thoroughly by adding fresh compost.

soil and plant strawberry plants spaced 120-150mm apart. Mounding the soil improves drainage, and the soil warms up quicker in spring.

Fruit trees The last of the apples eg, granny smith, can now be harvested. All pip and stone fruit trees will benefit from a late autumn clean-up fungicide spray of a copper compound, this is especially important for peach and nectarine trees.

Delay pruning until all the leaves have fallen. Both feijoas and kiwifruit can be harvested in April.

Rose care Late blooming roses will still be flowering freely, while most bush and climbing

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Leaves on deciduous trees are beginning to colour

Stagger plantings to guarantee continuous harvesting, rather than having crops all maturing at once.

Where there are empty beds, sow a green manure crop, eg, mustard, lupins, that can be dug into the soil in late winter/early spring. This protects the soil over winter and adds organic matter and nutrients back into the soil.

Flowering annuals Late autumn flowering annuals are now finishing flowering and can be removed. Add fresh compost to the existing soil and plant winter flowering annuals including aquilegia, alyssum,

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roses are in their last month of flowering.

Collect all fallen leaves to reduce next season’s infection of rust and black spot.

Mulch with fresh compost.

In the herb garden The last month to collect fresh herb leaves to dry and store for use in winter.

Over winter it may be more convenient to grow herbs in containers in a sunny spot near the kitchen.

Lawns Time to renovate existing lawns or sow new ones (early April). As with many aspects of horticulture, preparation is critical for success in developing a new

Snip off strawberry runners and pop into pots until ready to plant in the garden in May.

calendulas, cinerarias, cornflowers, lobelias, nemesia, pansies, stock, sweet william, and violas.

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Daltons responds: In general bulbs can be left in the ground for a number of years before it impacts on their flowering.

You can take bulbs out and dry them over the season although there is no real advantage in doing this unless you want to move their position. If you would like your bulbs to naturalise (spread naturally on their own) just leave them in the ground and do not disturb them. However, with some varieties, particularly irises and lachenalias, it is imperative to lift them every two to three years otherwise their flowering will reduce.

If your bulbs are growing in containers or smaller areas, it is best to lift, check and replant them every three to four years.

Simply dig up the bulbs, check their condition and remove any that are diseased.

Divide them if need be (some may have multiplied)

and plant them out again in the ground or back into containers with fresh bulb mix.

When green foliage starts to appear through the soil, feed bulbs by applying a side dressing of bulb fertiliser to promote healthy, vigorous blooms. Once they have finished flowering, feed bulbs again to support them in bulking up their stores for next season.

At the end of the season (once the flowers have finished), the foliage begins to brown and die down.

Some people cut this foliage off too early, and it is a major reason for reduced flower numbers next season. Be sure to let the leaves brown and die down naturally to protect the plant and ensure maximum nutrients have been stored for the next season’s flowering.

While the brown foliage can be unsightly towards the end of summer, they can be tied together allowing room for planting some late flowering annuals to provide colour in this part of the garden.

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Lexus UX300e

There’s no going back . . .

O ne of the many banks of solar panels at the impressive new Opuke hot pools seems an entirely appropriate backdrop for this sharp looking, plushily furnished UX 300e – Lexus’ first battery electric vehicle (BEV).

Lexus have a reputation of a thorough and considered approach with their vehicles, so let’s look how they combine luxury and style with electric power.

They’ve managed to do so for $79,990 (including ORCs), so that buyers qualify for the Clean Car Rebate (refund) of $8625.

Pure Lexus looks It unashamedly shares the trademark spindle grille and looks of the other UX

Lexus UX300e Pricing: $79,990. (Including on-road costs).

Clean Car Rebate (refund): $8625

Powertrain: 150kW/300Nm electric motor,54kWh Lithium-ion battery, single speed auto, front-wheel drive.

Claimed overall electricity use: 17.1kWh. Size: 44495mm long,1840mm wide, 1545mm high, 2640mm wheelbase.

Turning circle: 10.4 m.

Towing: not rated to tow.

Warranty: 4years unlimited kms battery 8years/160,000kms.

Safety: 5-Star ANCAP.

petrol and hybrid models, so you need to check for clues – like the ‘300e’ or the ‘electric’ signage to realize that it is!

Electric power/zero emissions

The electric motor and 54kWh lithium-ion battery combo delivers 150kW and 300Nm of torque – the latter instantly. So, moving away from both standstill and overtaking is reassuringly swift, and of course silent.

It’s even more urgent in the selectable Sport mode when you need to avoid ‘chirruping’ the front tyres. 0-100kmh can happen in 7.5 seconds.

But most drivers (I was) will be more than satisfied with the everyday driving performance in Normal. There’s also Eco, which is fine for lots of around town driving.

With most BEVs you experience instant regenerative braking on taking your foot from the accelerator, but the UX300e reacts more like a usual car, with just a little default brake regeneration.

You can use the paddles to increase this to suit your preferences for each journey.

Driving range With the battery fully charged the range displayed was 305km.The quoted overall power usage is 17.1kWh/100km, which was pretty much the case for most my drive-time.

Although, as is the case with many BEVs, for longer drives you become adept in sorting out the most efficient settings for the climate air so as to maximise your driving range.

If you don’t, then it’s best to factor in a range of around 260km.

Sufficient for leaving Ashburton with a full charge for a return trip to Christchurch, with adequate kms for city

running whilst there.

Also, using the heated seats generally seems to have less effect on the range than does the climate air.

control, and heads-up display.

The luggage space holds 303 litres, and has an inflation kit in place of a temporary spare.

Charging up

About and out of town

As necessary you can top-up the battery by connecting to a 50kW DC CHAdeMO rapid charging point (75 per cent charge in 50 minutes, or 80 minutes for full charge).

Charging up at home with the 3-pin trickle-charging cable to 100 per cent takes 24 hours.

However, most owners (I would) will likely use some of the Clean Car refund to purchase a ($3137 installed) Lexus single phase 7kWh wall box charger. This delivers a full charge in about seven hours.

Around town it’s very easy to both drive and park, thanks the array of sensors, cameras, and compact size.

Then, while perhaps being set up with such domestic driving in mind, Lexus have also made sure the UX 300e delivers out of town, where the benefits of the low-placed weight of the battery pack, the special Yamaha developed shock absorbers and excellent grip from the Michelin 225/50 R18 “tyres show with a very acceptable mix of confident, predictable cornering and a comfortable, very quiet ride.

Luxury and lots of tech Within the expectedly plush, soft, white leather clad cabin, there’s lots more electrification – from the heated steering wheel, said heated/ventilated power adjustable front seats, power sunroof, tailgate and more.

The cabin is laid out to both make one’s life as comfortable and the drive as relaxed, quiet and enjoyable as possible.

With the relatively compact dimensions, rear leg space could in some situations be a little tight, but this was not an issue for us.

There’s an energy meter instead of a rev-counter, and super-sensitive touchpad controls for the 10.3-inch multimedia screen and infotainment functions, including concert-like sound from a thirteen speaker Mark Levinson system, complete with CD player!

Naturally, there’s a comprehensive array of driver assist, comfort and safety aids, including dynamic radar cruise

Safety This includes the latest Lexus safety package with its pre-collision system. lane tracing assist, adaptive high-beam system, road sign assist, panoramic view camera and more.

Finale It is said that once people experience Lexus finery, the vehicles sell themselves. Perhaps even more so now with this luxurious, easy to drive and enjoy, zero-emissions UX 300e. It forgoes a little in battery size/driving range to ensure that it comes everything you expect, while still qualifying for the $8625 Clean Car Rebate!

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Rugby New look comp P30

Tiger shines

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Cricket awards

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under lights This year’s Watters Cup competition kicked off on Thursday night with two local derbies under lights. Celtic hosted Rakaia at Keenans Road and Southern fought it out with old foe Methven at Hinds. FULL STORY: P31

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Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

STARS OF THE WEEK Mid Canterbury Tennis To win one title against your peers is huge, but to go on a nine-year run of winning the Browning Shield is quite remarkable. Already looking forward to them shooting for 10 in 2023.

Neil Burton

Major league

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omen’s basketball is stepping it up a notch this year with a revamped version of the National Women’s Basketball League and one of Mid Canterbury’s best basketballers is set to step into the limelight for one of the newly minted franchises.

Tessa Morrison, who was captain of the

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Golf Why not get out and give it go on one of the many great golf courses in the district. It is Easter after all and as Hoops said this week, golf is just an Easter Egg hunt for adults.

Disc golf Have you been and checked it out yet?

Situated at the grounds surrounding the EA Networks it’s a great, fun family few hours out – and who doesn’t love a bit of a family challenge?

Mountain bike Ashburton boasts a bike track and skills park to be proud of, and the more Mid Cantabrians that use it, the better it will become. Dust off the wheels and hit the dirt. Just not literally.

former Canterbury Wildcats, will play her ball for the Mainland Pouakai side, a franchise which represents the upper region of the South Island.

Morrison is no stranger to big level basketball, having played in a number of regional sides in the past and is currently a Community Lead for Basketball New Zealand, working with regions to help grow and prosper the game at

the grass roots level.

The new look league, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, will see five franchised sides competing at a semi-professional level.

The first match of the competition is set down for June 29 this year with the Mainland Pouakai to play the Southern Hoiho at Cowles Stadium in Christchurch. All matches in the league will be shown live on Sky Sport.

The long weekend sporting blues . . .

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or some reason, a long weekend generally spells an end to most community sport.

The chance to take a break away from the competitive side of life seems a lock when it comes to public holidays.

That’s not a bad thing, but it makes

Perseverance, patience and proof that if you believe in something enough and trust your instincts good things can happen. Most would have given up on President Pat, but not Neil and on Sunday he got his reward.

it hard to get your sporting fix for a few days without sitting in front of the television and watching sport being played somewhere else.

This weekend though, we’re changing it up.

Here’s five of my favourite sporting movies of all time to get you through the weekend.

Remember The Titans Tin Cup Coach Carter Moneyball The Waterboy

Michael Lawson An international call up to play for the Black Mats is huge, but take into account the fact he’s president of the sport’s governing body and Mr Bowls here in Mid Canterbury and it’s a mighty feat.

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Southern bounce back to out-tough Methven Matt Markham If the horrors of a shock opening round defeat were still ringing in the ears of Southern this week, they certainly didn’t show it on Thursday night at Hinds.

Up against old country foe Methven, under the lights, it’s hard to imagine the same Southern side stepping out that had been comfortably manhandled

by Saracens just five days earlier.

But Watters Cup games are fickle things at the best of times.

Even more so when they’re under lights, and even more once again when it’s Southern playing at their formidable home fortress.

Twenty minutes into the match and the Methven faithful who lined the sidelines were uncomfortably loosening their collars, as they watched their side down by 17 and the threat of a blowout looked likely.

An early penalty, and then tries to Adam Williamson and Maukie Otukolo set the game’s tempo, while a hapless Methven could do little.

Yet after such a blockbusting start to the match, that would be it, aside from a penalty apiece as Southern ground out a true local derby victory to win 18-3 and claim valuable first blood in the

race to Mid Canterbury rugby supremacy.

It was Southern at their absolute best – belligerent, effective and menacing.

They forced their rivals into a corner on multiple occasions and often came out of it with the referee’s hand sliding their way.

Where they needed to niggle, they niggled and where they needed to bring the physicality, it was brought.

Nete Caucau was a force of nature on the field, as usual.

They’ve also once again unleashed a rare talent onto the local senior rugby scene in mid-fielder Tom Middleton, who looked right at home on the big stage.

He ran with authority, kicked with control and just generally looked like he’d been there for years – not playing his second official match for the side.

Methven will be left to ponder, with a lot of frustration weighing on their shoulders.

They had their chances to take the game by the scruff of the neck, and while guilty of failing to wake up in the first quarter, were actually threatening and defiant for the following three quarters – but simply blew too many opportunities too often during the match.

They introduced newcomer Tom Reekie to the Watters Cup mix, and he appears to be gelling well with those both inside and out him.

Nete Caucau was one of the best of the visitors on the paddock; his powerful runs gained territorial advantage as they always have, but it was his defence that shone with some heavy hits inflicted on unsuspecting Southern jerseys.

If there’s a blessing in the defeat for Methven, they get a little time to think it over.

They don’t return to the paddock for another fortnight, with the bye in the next round of the Combined Country Competition falling their way.

Matt McAtamney looks to duck his way through the Methven defence.

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A chance to regroup, refocus and start again perhaps for the men from under the mountain.

Southern 18 (Adam William-

son, Maukie Otukolo tries; Tom Middleton 1 conv, 1 pen.)

Methven 3 (Charlie Brown pen) HT: 15-3.

Celts turn up the heat Steve Devereux It’s been a very long time since Celtic played under lights on their home ground, but on Thursday night they showed no signs of forgetting how to use home ground advantage.

With new skipper Nathan McCloy sidelined with a minor niggle, it was Ashton McArthur who led the green machine out to do battle with a Rakaia side also missing a couple of big names.

The visitors actually started well, taking advantage of an early fumble to put pressure on the Celtic line, even turning down a couple of easy shots at goal, but the Celtic defence was up to the task, carrying on from last season’s efforts in that area.

Eventually the Celts broke out, with a few penalties going their way assisting, and after applying some brute force of their own, Dube Vasurakuta burst through several tackles to score under the posts.

That piece of action led to a back foot, they put promising period of supreme domination young wing Peter Taylor over in the corner. from the home side.

Rakaia were makVasurakuta produced anothing it more of a er big charge down the sideline contest in the to put his side in great position, second half, deand a penalty in front led to more spite their lineout points from Cam Butler, who was still barely funcbeginning to direct his big ball tioning, but runners in fine fashion. after an Fifteen minutes into the incimatch, Rakaia’s lineout was already showing some awful signs, and Celtic had plenty of ball to play with – which they gleefully accepted.

Sireli Masawini picked up the next try after a sweeping run from the Celtic backs, who were to a man hitting the line at furious pace, busting first (and second) tackles at will.

Butler engineering the third try with a nice grubber kick through Rakaia’s defences, and suddenly it was 24-0, with the halftime whistle still a long way off.

Finally the tide turned, Rakaia put a few moves together, and Ashton McArthur wore the skipper’s after 30 minutes of being on the armband for Celtic, with distinction.

dent at a Celtic free kick the first of four yellow cards came out, with referee Hamish Grant losing patience, Rakaia getting the first one.

Before Celtic could capitalise, though, they received one of their own, and quickly following that Rakaia’s Harvey Blyth wriggled over for a try in the corner.

Two more yellows were produced, before the game settled down again.

Rakaia’s defence looked much better for the next 15 minutes and it looked as if they might fight their way back into the match, but Celtic flicked the switch, and swung right back on attack.

The next try came from an unstoppable lineout drive, with the pack marching inexorably 20 metres to the line.

Just a couple of minutes later, a Rakaia speculator found Butler, who ignited a move from his own 22; Nixon Brown completed the move with a huge run down the sideline to go under the posts.

Rakaia still had some fight left, and from another tap penalty Gordon Hausia sneaked under the defences to score, but at 36-

17 the game was long gone.

Celtic wasn’t done either, and it was Butler again starting a break, Sireli making yet another huge run, and from a resulting scrum the home eight shoved as one and just kept going, right over the tryline.

There was time for one more, from another disjointed Rakaia lineout and a penalty a quick tap – with yet another Butler conversion – led to the 48-17 final score.

Celtic co-coach Matt Winter expressed enormous satisfaction with the first 30 minutes, in which his side ran rampant, but cautioned there was a long way to go, in both competitions, pointing out that Rakaia had threatened on several occasions in the second half.

Celtic was impressive right across the park, with the tight forwards ensuring a constant supply of ball for the backs to work with, and the loosies getting through a power of tackling.

Rakaia have plenty to work on; their scrum was under pressure most of the day, and their lineout was very much on the wrong side of the ledger for the whole contest.

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Cricketers rewarded at annual awards Matt Markham

Cricketing excellence throughout the season was recognised last week, as part of the Mid Canterbury Cricket Association annual awards ceremony.

In slightly different circumstances to previous years, the awards were announced online, with plans in place by Mid Canterbury Cricket to officially recognise award winners, both teams and individuals, at a launch for the 2022-2023 season later in the year.

It will coincide with the opening of the new block of nets erected at the Ashburton Domain during the season.

At the club level in senior action, which took into account performances in both the local competitions and those who ventured outside the region to play in the South Canterbury season, Jason Morrison picked up the award for the highest batting aggregate with 324 runs.

Allenton’s Satwant Singh was the leading wicket-taker with 24 and Karmjeet Singh claimed the wicket keeper of the year title,

with 12 dismissals behind the stumps.

In the individual and representative awards Des Kruger was named the Mid Canterbury Senior player of the Year, while Lachie Jemmett picked up the youth player of the year award.

Tireless scorekeeper, Bob Bruhns, was given the Logan Talbot Memorial for his contribution to cricket which stretches back over many decades.

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Senior Club Awards JR Mousey Fielding Trophy (Best Fielding Team): Allenton Progressive Livestock.

Supporters Club Trophy (Highest Batting Aggregate): Jason Morrison.

G Murray Memorial (Highest Batting Average): Matt Tait.

Ken Butler Memorial (Most Wickets): Satwant Singh.

Best Bowling Per-

Award winners:

Junior Club Awards Boult Grade Pre-Christmas Cup: Allenton South Island Seeds/Methven PWL Black.

Boult Grade Post-Christmas Trophy: Allenton South Island Seeds.

Southee Grade Pre-Christmas: Methven PWL Black.

Southee Grade Post-Christmas: Allenton South Island Seeds.

Latham Grade Pre-Christmas: Lauriston Jackson Holmes.

Latham Grade Post-Christmas: Allenton Vision Insurance.

Williamson Grade Pre-Christmas Ray Beavan Trophy: Allenton Four Seasons Tree Care.

Williamson Grade Post-Christmas:

formance: Satwant Singh (6/21).

ACCA Wicketkeeping: Karmjeet Singh.

Open Grade T20 Trophy: Allenton Miyabi.

ACCA Prudential Trophy (Batting Aggregate): Lachie Jemmett.

Open Grade Prudential Trophy (Bowling): Liam Fuller.

Individual Awards Year 7 Development Player of the Year: Patterson Johnson Year 7 Player of the Year: Tamati Graham.

SIPS Development Player of the Year: Lewis Tavendale.

SIPST Player of the Year: Jack Hislop.

Year 9 & 10 Player of the Year: Blake Robinson.

Year 11 & 12 Player of the Year: Devon Flannery.

Lester Ward Junior Cup (Overall Junior Player of the Year): Jack Hislop.

Gary Ashworth Memorial (Overall Youth Player of the Year): Lachie Jemmett.

Ivan Griffiths Memorial (Overall Senior Player of the Year): Des Kruger.

Logan Talbot Memorial (Contribution to Cricket): Bob Bruhns.

Des Kruger was named Mid Canterbury Cricket’s senior player of the year.

RESULTS ■ Golf

Methven Golf Club

National District Teams, Aotearoa Cup, Coronation Medal – Wednesday, April 13.

Ruth Smith 96-23-73, Nola Hydes 10936-73, Bev Isherwood 104-30-74.

Vets Medal (over 70s): Ruth Smith 73 C/B, Nola Hydes 73. 30-3-2022 Newah Resturant Best Nett of the day: Tania Wilson 68, 13-4-2022 Newah Restaurant Best nett of the Day: Ruth Smith C/B. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Travel Sara Gallagher. No 6 Open Primo Jane Helmore. No 13 Open Methven Foursquare Sharryn Bree. No 17. Open & Br B Methven Pharmacy. No 14 Silver & Br A Supervalue Ruth Smith.

Twos and Nett Eagles: Lee Mclintock.

Becky Hood x2. Nola Hydes.

Rakaia Golf Club

Results Rakaia Ladies Golf Wednesday 13 April - LGU, Championship Qualifying, Putting, 2nd Round Richards Cup Qualifying.

Sally Smith 100-27-73, Sandra Quinn 9522-73, Sandra Quinn 30 putts, J. Watts Trophy: Sally Smith and Sandra Quinn jointly.

9 Hole players – Stroke & Putting, 1st Round Sue Bunt, Championship Qualifying, Approach & Putt. Lillian O’Hanlon 54-20-34, Judy Moore 15 putts, Approach & Putt: Judy Moore. Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Lillian O’Hanlon, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Judy Moore, V. Bell.

Nearest the Pin #8: Judy Moore, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot # 15 Sally Smith, S. Quinn 2nd shot # 17 Sally Smith.

DRAWS ■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s golf draw April 19 Marie Smitheram 4BBB. 9 Hole 2nd Judy Johns Trophy, Starters S, Gutsell J. Bruhns.

Cards M. Kennedy, Kitchen P. Preece, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

OPINION

A Masters in redemption, by the greatest of all time Matt Markham

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here is a theory – and it’s only vaguely believed, because so often it doesn’t happen, that it takes a true champion to emerge from the thin mist of obscurity and make something remarkable happen in sport.

A singular moment in which the worlds align and the dream story becomes a dream result.

The kind of stuff legends are made of and if not legends, at least movies or documentaries.

To be such a person is to be both a blessing and a curse.

While half the world wants you to fight to survive – to extricate that one extra effort of doing the unthinkable, the other half would be just as happy to see you drop into the water like an errant tee shot on a short par three.

As Tiger Woods stepped onto the famed first tee at Augusta last week, to play his first round of competitive golf since a serious car accident that not only nearly

claimed his leg, but his life – lovers of sport and everything it stands for dared to dream.

With a limp in his step that resembled an annoying stone caught at the bottom of a sock he set about achieving the incredible.

It happened, just without the fairytale ending that so many were yearning for.

For once though, this effort with Tiger wasn’t about a green jacket getting draped over his shoulders, or an abnormally large cheque being shoved into his grasp.

It was about getting out and doing what he loves – if nothing else, then just to see if he could still do it.

In the magnificent theatre that is The Masters, on the most testing of stages that is Augusta, Woods went about his business in his usual manner.

Determined, focused and ready to accept whatever might come.

Sure, the infamous Tiger crouch as he pores over the deviations in a green was grimacing, and the powerful walk down the fairway of the 18th green was laboured.

But in getting out there and

Tiger Woods – the greatest of all time making the cut, and showing he’s still good enough to compete with the best in the world, Tiger showed that anything is possible.

There were glimpses of what we used to know.

Those incredible approach shots, confident putts as though he looks through a tracking device, and the same steely resolve that has made him one of the

greatest sportspersons to grace the earth.

The crowds flocked like seagulls to a morsel of leftover food.

They stood and they cheered whether it was a birdie or a bogey.

Tiger was once again the main act in a golfing centrepiece.

And everyone wanted a ticket to see the action.

And it’s only because it was Tiger that when it comes to remembering the 2022 Masters, that discussions will centre around his comeback – and perhaps not the other incredible moments that unfold during the four days on the green.

We might vividly remember the prowess of Scottie Scheffler, who went about winning his green jacket in a manner that has only usually been reserved for the greats.

We might also remember the implosion of Australian Cam Smith, who had the title in his sights but watched it disappear as his ball flew into Rae’s Creek on the 12th.

And we’ll also recall the final round pairing of Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa and their efforts – yes, both of them – to chip in from the bunker on the 18th green.

But it’s the memory of one of sport’s greatest identities, hobbling his way up and down the unforgiving dips and climbs, focusing in on every shot as though it was his last that will most likely burn brightest for years to come.

And that’s the true power of a champion.

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

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RightonTrack Guardian racing

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Locals set to play big role in huge night Matt Markham Following on from a new-look race on Thursday night at Cambridge, there are a host of firsts to follow tonight at Addington Raceway, and the locals should be right in the thick of it.

Harness Racing New Zealand’s new calendar look included the reshuffle of a number of key races including the Easter Cup being removed and replaced with a $100,000 Country Championships Final.

As well as the Listed event, a number of lower grade races for the lesser-known horses around the country have been

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carded, all with a stake of $30,000.

Brent White will throw four horses on the float this afternoon and head up to Addington and it looks as though he’s taking four strong chances for the night too.

Pacers Shanika and Midfrew Luisianabeau slot into the races known as Ratto (Rated at the Time Of) finals and on their recent form both appear strong winning chances.

Midfrew Luisianabeau was particularly very good last Friday night against a much stronger field, and appears to have found his groove in recent starts.

Shanika is an honest performer who finally gets the aid of a decent draw for a change, and will be out to make the most of the opportunity.

Later in the night, White lines up trotting chance Samantha’s Moon in a Rat-

to final with her chances hinging on her bringing her best behaviour to the track, as there is no doubting her ability.

She’s joined in the race by fellow local hopes in Franco Josiah for Ben Waldron and also Boyz Invasion for the very much in-form Michael Heenan stable.

White also has a strong hope in the Canterbury Breeders Stakes with Better’s Tart.

The dour mare has been in Southland contesting mares races, where she’s been more than competitive against quality mares such as Darling Me and Allamericanlover, and won’t have to go much better tonight to be a leading chance.

Other local hopes during the evening look to lie with Vertigo for Lawrence McCormick early in the night and then Wavethebill for Simon Adlam during the middle stages of the evening.

Trainer Brent White

Riverton gallops Today at Riverrton Raceway

R1 Sth Pacific Meats/Speights Maiden $15,000 1400m R4 Ashford Motor Lodge (Bm65) NZD $30,000 1200m R6 Bupa Care Serv. Francolin Stks $35,000 1400m 14:54 R8 Carriers Arms Hotel Riverton Cup $60,000 2147m 17:20 1 52348 Imblaze C W Johnson (10) 61 1 50x42 Poniard 12:00 13:46 16:10 1 35004 Beau Stitch D R Bothamley (18) 61 2 47576 Earl Of Orkney Montes De Oca (20) (A1) 61 3 74x81 Zac Black S D Khetoo (13) (A3) 61 4 x264x Steptoe S Muniandy (10) 60 5 2214 Henry Hubber Ms K Williams (16) 59.5 6 0017x Miss Harley Quinn Y Atchamah (12) (A4) 59 7 15376 Lennon A Comignaghi (5) 59 8 218x7 Justanace K Chowdhoory (7) 58.5 9 40034 Maxie Tap J D Laking (19) 58 10 89241 Crop C W Johnson (17) 57.5 11 0720x Fiery Red G A Jogoo (2) 57.5 12 572x0 Gallery Girl Tayla Mitchell (6) (A4) 57 13 030x5 Emanon S Toolooa (1) (A3) 56.5 R2 D T Kings T’port/Todd Mdn $15,000 1400m 12:35 14 3838x Fairway Flight S L Wynne (15) 56.5 1 67x52 Double Prosperity J D Laking (3) 59.5 15 30050 Doringo Rohan Mudhoo (14) 58 2 37543 Koputaroa A Comignaghi (1) 59.5 16 24078 He’s Mi Brother B M Murray (11) 58 3 x6835 Navaho Jo D Montes De Oca (7) (A1) 59.5 17 96x0x Sea Shepherd J R Lowry (9) 57 4 00x4 The Dude J R Lowry (2) 59.5 18 56587 Sacred Kitty 55 5 49x Spin A Champion S D Khetoo (5) (A3) 59 19 4x950 I’m A Tiger 56.5 6 42454 Back Hut S Muniandy (8) 57.5 20 97875 Radiant Rosie 55 7 69558 Royal Khan B M Murray (10) 57.5 R5 King Green Fishing Hcp NZD $35,000 1200m 14:19 8 4009 Midnight Jane 57.5 1 220x1 Midnight Runner A Comignaghi (4) 63 9 80x80 Willnotquit Rohan Mudhoo (4) 57.5 2 04x51 Tobilicious S D Khetoo (12) (A3) 62.5 10 7 Gintys Girl G A Jogoo (11) 57 3 8x777 Carson River K Chowdhoory (9) 60 11 0 Miss Bold As S Toolooa (9) (A3) 57 4 0x453 Johnny Jones Tayla Mitchell (10) (A4) 58.5

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Acquittal A Comignaghi (4) 59.5 Natural Momentum D Bothamley (10) 59.5 Bob Marlie C W Johnson (5) 59.5 Kenki B M Murray (6) 59.5 Against All Odds S Muniandy (1) 59.5 All Lit Up Tayla Mitchell (11) (A4) 59.5 Pure Vintage S Toolooa (9) (A3) 59.5 Candidate J R Lowry (8) 59 Slipping Away Rohan Mudhoo (12) 59 Pure Zambezi Ms K Williams (7) 57.5 Duck Duck Goose S L Wynne (2) 57 Cats In The Cradle K Chowdhoory (3) 57

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5 39126 Ocean Point 6 58433 King Cougar 3x4 Redmond A Comignaghi (3) 58 Maximus Augustus Rohan Mudhoo (6) 58 7 562x4 Scarfi 8 22733 Humbucker Mooloolaba J D Laking (5) 58 Tapildoodledo C W Johnson (1) 58 9 84342 Beeslaststing 22 Kikimora K Chowdhoory (4) 56 10 80650 Meara Mary 35 Kindred Spirit S L Wynne (2) 56 11 10691 Buoyant Sacred Dame S Muniandy (7) 56 12 97875 Radiant Rosie

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Mint Julep Rohan Mudhoo (7) 61 Ruby Royale A Comignaghi (1) 59 Petty’s Legacy K Chowdhoory (11) 58.5 Cannoli S L Wynne (9) 57.5 Stella Creek S Muniandy (5) 56 Play The Field C W Johnson (3) 55.5 Tradition G A Jogoo (4) 55 Global Star Y Atchamah (8) (A4) 55 Classic Diva S D Khetoo (6) (A3) 55 Pandde D I Montes De Oca (2) (A1) 55

1 36198 Kilowatt D Montes De Oca (15) 61 2 42493 Riviera Rock B M Murray (18) 59.5 3 17304 Nomen Ludi Rohan Mudhoo (10) 59 4 23201 Firoden J R Lowry (6) 58.5 5 07x88 Tappy’s One D R Bothamley (13) 58 6 52281 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris C W Johnson (11) 57.5 7 61319 Asathought J D Laking (14) 57 8 x2223 Letsbringiton A Comignaghi (8) 56.5 9 22311 Henley B B Hong (4) 55.5 10 66x64 Dunhill S L Wynne (16) 54.5 11 41504 Savezar K Chowdhoory (17) 54 R7 Riverton Butchery (Bm65) $30,000 2147m 15:29 54 1 55470 Jack Be Quick Tayla Mitchell (19) (A4) 60 12 71420 Kaareraway 13 9564 Wild Jack G A Jogoo (7) 54 2 96351 Wuddzz S Muniandy (3) 60 14 8151 Second Thought 54 3 80913 Pinhead S D Khetoo (9) (A3) 59.5 15 91224 Heidi Hi Ms K Williams (12) 54 4 52200 Amazon Goddess R Mudhoo (14) 58.5 5 73150 Stop Making Sense Ms K Williams (5) 58.5 16 40027 Zambezi Zipper S Toolooa (3) 54 54 6 81970 Red Sunday D R Bothamley (17) 58.5 17 50938 Pete The Driver 18 80913 Pinhead 54 7 85617 Honesty J R Lowry (12) 58 8 21576 Never Quitz S Toolooa (4) (A3) 58 R9 Martin Forde/Ab Lime (Bm74) $30,000 1600m 16:43 9 87061 Ekstrememiss G A Jogoo (8) 57.5 1 49747 Finbarr A Comignaghi (13) 60 10 24031 No Rigmarole B M Murray (15) 57.5 2 32337 Goodanya J D Laking (1) 60 11 99051 Vague Y Atchamah (21) (A4) 57.5 3 18109 Neon Moon Tayla Mitchell (12) (A4) 59 4 09x15 Sutherland K Chowdhoory (10) 59 12 365x7 Tapdog J D Laking (20) 57.5 5 55x84 Athene Ms K Williams (6) 58.5 13 7860 Ying Resolute K Chowdhoory (7) 57 6 13661 Deceptio Visus J R Lowry (2) 58.5 14 2x059 Super Tap C W Johnson (13) 56 7 11906 Cosy Nook S L Wynne (3) 57.5 15 87635 Kitty Power S L Wynne (1) 55 8 50938 Pete The Driver S D Khetoo (5) (A3) 56.5 16 6x604 Sympathique A Comignaghi (6) 55 9 3410 Choux In Rohan Mudhoo (11) 55.5 17 30580 Oceans Away 56.5 10 280x8 Colour Me Red G A Jogoo (4) 55 18 78049 Youneverknow 55 11 59x98 Fulltothebrim S Toolooa (8) (A3) 55 19 89009 Louie Lincoln 56 12 30x89 Sentient B M Murray (9) 55 20 40027 Zambezi Zipper 59 13 60 Trabruk Montes De Oca (7) (A1)55 21 50938 Pete The Driver 60 22 280x8 Colour Me Red 56.5 R10 Ins. Brokers Alliance (Bm65) NZD $30,000 1600m

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Rohan Mudhoo (15) 61 Gerry Joyce C W Johnson (19) 60.5 St Andre K Chowdhoory (1) 60.5 Jimmy Five S L Wynne (8) 60 Prince Alby J D Laking (13) 59.5 Final Savings Tayla Mitchell (2) (A4) 59.5 Darcee Que S Muniandy (6) 58.5 Carlos S D Khetoo (14) (A3) 58.5 Ringbolt G A Jogoo (11) 58.5 La Opcion A Comignaghi (12) 57.5 Fame Shines Montes De Oca (7) (A1) 57.5 Jessie’s Rock D R Bothamley (4) 57.5 Diamond Riviere Y Atchamah (16) (A4) 57 Lily Of The Valley S Toolooa (17) (A3) 57 Glamour B M Murray (5) 56.5 Galaxy Princess Ms K Williams (3) 55.5 Harleen Quinzel 55 Pandde 55 Trabruk 56

Matt Markham’s Riverton Selections Race 1: Cats In The Cradle, Duck Duck Goose, Acquittal, All Lit Up Race 2: Koputaroa, Back Hut, Double Prosperity, Royal Khan Race 3: Kikimora, Kindred Spirit, Redmond, Mooloolaba Race 4: Sea Shepherd, Henry Hubber, Radiant Rosie, Fiery Red Race 5: Humbucker, Ocean Point, Tobilicious, King Cougar Race 6: Mint Julep, Petty’s Legacy, Stella Creek, Ruby Royale Rave 7: Stop Making Sense, Wuddzz, Kitty Power, Pinhead Race 8: Tappy’s One, Karreraway, Wannabe N Paris, Heidi Hi Race 9: Athene, Neon Moon, Goodanya, Cosy Nook Race 10: Jessies Rock, Prince Alby, St Andre, Final Savings BEST BET: Athene (Race 9) VALUE: Mint Julep (Race 6)

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

R1 GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 16:39 1 3724 Sargent Best Max Hill 2 Frankie T M Williams 3 7446 Watch That Man R D Close 4 757x2 Swagger Man D J White 5 The Rage R J Butt 6 259x4 Man United R T May 7 252x Chambray Mark Purdon 8 98090 Paytons Rock J R Dunn R2 IRT YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. RATTO SHOWCASE HCP TROT $30,000 2600m 17:08 1 37654 Ready I Am P J Wakelin 2 23523 Vertigo L D Mccormick 3 213 Our Pegasus Pearl R D Holmes 4 21162 Petronelli Gee B N Orange 5 24716 Nordic Prince Gemma Thornley 6 64225 Take After Me John Morrison 7 18088 Heavenly Strings G D O’Reilly 8 13201 Fast Whispering Sarah O’Reilly 9 45824 Aiguille R D Close 10 3467 Prince Ranier 11 51394 Rachmaninov T J Grant 12 55407 Salvo 13 31131 Illegal Alien T M Williams 14 3473 Murano 15 64635 Tres Magnifique B Weaver 16 30262 Prince Teka K G Cameron 17 41022 Martha Stuart J R Dunn 18 56383 Clyde Craig D Thornley R3 AVON CITY FORD “RATTO” SHOWCASE MOBILE PACE $30,000 2600m 17:41 1 18900 Boulton Home D J Butcher 2 39536 Nyla T M Williams 3 52012 Maid Of Money J R Dunn 4 76134 Shanika G D O’Reilly 5 72430 Hazer Sheree Tomlinson

6 74133 Krystal Delight R T May 7 6442 Cha Cha B Sam Thornley 8 96321 Archaic Lustre B N Orange 9 3447 Arden’s Delight 10 56770 Luella M J Williamson 11 73517 Tasman Tempest Wilson House 12 89171 Opawa Louie K G Cameron 13 13697 Better Fly R D Close 14 47426 Loyalist Ben Hope R4 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS “RATTO” SHOWCASE MOBILE PACE $30,000 2600m 18:07 1 x3011 Stac Sam Thornley 2 71361 Mach Quillan Brad Williamson 3 20599 Mr Perfect D J Butcher 4 38321 Szybka Lane J R Dunn 5 84601 Eastwood Isabella R D Close 6 18114 Mccrikey Ben Hope 7 61024 Midfrew Luisianabeau M J Williamson 8 12700 Franco Hoffman Wilson House 9 5100 Buckskin G D O’Reilly 10 61220 Cya Art T M Williams 11 32140 Tom Martin B N Orange 12 35535 Doctor Tim Sarah O’Reilly 13 74261 Manhattan R J Butt 14 22191 Superstar Legend S J Ottley R5 CHRISTCHURCH NZ “RATTO” SHOWCASE MOBILE PACE $30,000 2600m 18:41 1 15341 Stellar Arden B N Orange 2 12404 Heaven On High Ben Hope 3 3336 Wavethebill R T May 4 65300 He’s Tough M J Williamson 5 24114 Lou’s Deal A G Herlihy 6 53318 Arnies Army Mark Hurrell 7 43170 Proviseur Sarah O’Reilly 8 25222 Smokin Annie Wilson House 9 61387 Himself R J Butt 10 54156 Rollyourown T M Williams

11 3202 Off The Edge B Weaver 12 14342 Sonic Reign J W Cox 13 24340 Manjimup R M Cameron 14 91901 Reggie Golightly G D O’Reilly R6 LONE STAR SIRES STAKES AGED TROTTERS CLASSIC $40,000 2600m 19:10 1 24130 Time Up The Hill K M Cox 2 26051 Baxter R T May 3 2340x Kahress 4 92811 Light Of Da Moon R D Holmes 5 849x3 Majestic Lavros R D Close 6 26450 The Dominator Craig D Thornley 7 0600x Matua Tana G D O’Reilly 8 q5131 Gold Chain R J Butt 9 21356 Midnight Dash Ben Hope R7 DAKINS “LIKMESIAH” THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKES MOBILE PACE $20,000 1980m 19:42 1 13653 Mossdale Terry S J Ottley 2 18x Queen Of Diamonds J W Cox 3 152 Wotsonyamind B N Orange 4 4x15 Van Shard R T May 5 21557 Coachella John Morrison 6 97121 Heat Seeker Stephen Boyd 7 41431 Play Philly R D Close 8 21122 Mossdale Ben Ben Hope R8 HYDROFLOW NZ COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL $100,000 3200m 20:12 1 32342 Bad Medicine T W Mitchell 2 27065 Chal Patch 3 32701 Sam’s Town 4 30477 Corravally Star Sam Thornley 5 97969 Artatac S J Ottley 6 48622 Dashing Major 7 86538 Jimmy Arma Korbyn Newman 8 90345 Homebush Lad Ben Hope 9 40306 Kiss The Girls R D Close 10 12253 The Falcon G D O’Reilly

11 75969 American Me J H Abernethy 12 12515 Got You Covered 13 33135 Tairlaw Toll M J Williamson 14 24131 Allamericanlover T M Williams 15 51167 Macandrew Aviator C R Ferguson 16 15757 Last Tango In Heaven A G Herlihy 17 22111 Rough And Ready D J Butcher 18 8767x Johnny Mac Sarah O’Reilly R9 RICOH RATTO SHOWCASE HANDICAP TROT $30,000 2600m 20:42 1 10270 Repeat Pat G D Smith 2 45020 The Bloss B J Borcoskie 3 31396 Test The Boundaries Jason Ford 4 21227 Quik Shot B N Orange 5 33344 Break Free 6 21453 Boyz Invasion Sarah O’Reilly 7 18313 Samanthas Moon R T May 8 76598 Idle Stuartia A G Herlihy 9 53027 Bright Glow I R Cameron 10 102q0 Royal Pride 11 87916 Belisma R H Jenkins 12 77190 Hanover Da Moon J R Dunn 13 14002 Red Harbour K G Cameron 14 38110 Bj Lindenny J F Curtin 15 34112 Franco Josiah John Morrison 16 24110 Trixton Time C J Dalgety 17 18111 My Moment’s Now T M Williams 18 23414 Sioux Princess S J Ottley R10 CANTERBURY STANDARDBRED BREEDERS STKS $20,000 1980m 21:06 1 x6104 Champagneandwine John Morrison 2 40000 She’s Tough Sheree Tomlinson 3 19516 A Taste Of Honey C J Dalgety 4 35626 Cheezel R D Close 5 22243 Terror Maria R J Butt 6 19233 Better’s Tart M J Williamson 7 37932 Soundsofcash J R Dunn

8 85142 Folklore J W Cox 9 15631 Callie’s Delight C J Defilippi R11 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS “RATTO” SHOWCASE MOBILE PACE $30,000 2600m 21:33 1 34623 Greenback Boogie Wilson House 2 90526 Nikki Noto R T May 3 23517 Glitz And Glam Sam Thornley 4 8207 Kowhai Shadow S J Ottley 5 82245 Ruby’s A Delight A G Herlihy 6 34878 Sneak A Peek M J Williamson 7 47429 Mighty Reactor Sheree Tomlinson 8 31632 Best Trio John Morrison 9 45388 Cab Calloway B N Orange 10 73651 Maximilian R D Close 11 5604 Justace T M Williams 12 32100 Kali B J R Dunn 13 26842 Changearound Sarah O’Reilly 14 55880 Spicy Girl Becqui K A Butt

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Swagger Man, Chambray, Man United, The Rage Race 2: Vertigo, Take After Me, Illegal Alien, Aguille Race 3: Loyalist, Shanika, Hazer, Archaic Lustre Race 4: Midfrew Luisianbeau, Manhattan, McCrikey, Tom Martin Race 5: Rollyourown, Wavethebill, Lou’s Deal, Manjimup Race 6: Midnight Dash, Gold Chain, Majestic Lavros, The Dominator Race 7: Play Philly, Wotsonyamind, Queen Of Diamonds, Mossdale Ben Race 8: Allamericanlover, The Falcon, Last Tango In Heaven, Dashing Major Race 9: My Moment’s Now, The Bloss, Franco Josiah, Royal Pride Race 10: Folklore, Better’s Tart, Callie’s Deight, Soundsofcash Race 11: Best Trio, Sneak A Peak, Ruby’s A Delight, Mighty Reactor BEST BET: Play Philly (Race 7) VALUE: Loyalist (Race 3)

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WeeklyWorkout

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 16, 2022

Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

SPORTS QUIZ 1. In a 2017 Hawke Cup clash against South Canterbury, Mid Canterbury was on the wrong end of a hat-trick. Who was the third man out? a) Ryan Cockburn b) Bo Houston c) Matt Tait 2. In 2004, Mark Cousins and Mark O’Grady took over coaching Mid Canterbury. Who was their predecessor? a) Bill Liddell b) Nigel Marshall c) Jock Ross 3. Which trotter currently holds the NZ record over the 2000 metre distance? a) Sundee’s Son b) Call Me Now c) Monbet 4. In the last over in a World Series of Cricket game against Australia, who bowled a most-unlikely maiden? a) Chris Cairns b) Chris Martin c) Chris Pringle 5. What sport is Al Shaw a champion in, in the movie Smash Palace? a) Snooker b) Motor racing c) Football 6. Andrew Mehrtens scored 990 Super Rugby points. Who is next in line behind him? a) Quade Cooper b) Matt Burke c) Christian Lealiifano 7. What year did New Zealand have two runners on the Olympic 1500 metres podium? a) 1936 b) 1964 c) 1976 8. Which woman bowler was World Women’s Singles and Pairs Champion for 2008, and bowler of the tournament? a) Millie Khan b) Val Smith c) Marlene Castle 1. a) Ryan Cockburn, 2. a) Bill Liddell, 3. b) Call Me Now, 4. c) Chris Pringle, 5. b) Motor racing, 6. c) Christian Lealiifano, 7. b) 1964, Peter Snell gold, John Davies bronze, 8. b) Val Smith

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You don’t have to know what to do next to get to a better place. It’s time to try a few things out to see what works – or, more than likely, start eliminating the things that don’t work.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Keen observation takes practice. How do you know whether you’re really paying attention? Devour the moment with your senses. Later, quiz yourself to see what you remember.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your mind has one of its own.

Certain lines of thought aren’t compelling enough to hold you, and others you can’t let go of. Accept your thinking style, even as you nudge yourself toward a desired mindset.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You encounter feelings you can’t quite identify. You linger in emotional states that fall between the ones with names.

There is opportunity here. Describe what you’re going through, if only to yourself.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Take a rest from the creating, scheming, inventing, plotting and improving; contemplate things as they are. It will be an act of solace, of stillness that is, strangely, also movement.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Normally, you’re more collaborative than this. But today, you really don’t want people telling you what to do. You feel like you already know, and you’re right about that!

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re generous with loved ones and community. However, the sanctity of a deal depends on everyone holding up their end of the bargain. You’ll fight for what’s right.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The ideas are flowing, and you have an unencumbered channel of expressing them, too. Be careful who you involve at this tender point in the creative process. Flesh things out on your own first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): People offer you excuses. It’s not even worth getting into. The art of focusing yourself well will come into play. Bring your mind’s eye to what you want, and don’t let it get out of your view.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): A sensation can be a slippery thing that you can’t even hold while experiencing it, and neither can you recall it with sufficient vividness afterward. Frankly, this is exactly what keeps you coming back.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The force field around you while you are sleeping or in a meditative state is powerful. Your dreams will be vivid and revealing, even though it may take many weeks for the full meaning to come to you.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Today’s highlight is the kind of scene that startles you with its warmth, like the spiritual sunshine that catches you off guard when you’re waved at by someone you don’t know.

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SERVICES The following services have been arranged and all citizens of the Ashburton County are invited to attend.

6.30am DAWN SERVICE Dawn Service at the Cenotaph Baring Square West.

Speaker Major Cezarne Rogers and President Ashburton RSA Merv Brenton WREATHS If your group normally supply a Wreath for the Civic Service, please deliver to Linton Lounge at the RSA between 1pm & 4pm Sunday 24th [Named]. The cadets will be laying all wreaths. If not you can lay your wreath at your own convenience after the Civic Service is completed.

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Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

MEDICAL SERVICES

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 DUTY DOCTORS for details on how to access the For all other medical assistance outside after-hours service each weekend. of normal hours please phone your Pharmacies general practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give Wises Pharmacy, Countdown you free health advice on what to do or Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am where to go if you need urgent care.

1pm Sunday.

If you don’t have a regular general practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free Ashburton Rest Homes telephone health advice.

Please contact directly for hours.

Please bring your Community Services Card. All non-New Zealanders should Emergency dentist bring their passport with them, New If you do not have or cannot contact Zealanders should bring some form your regular dentist, please phone 027 of ID. 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours Methven & Rakaia areas 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

For weekend and emergency

Healthline is a free health advice service.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116.

Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Alcoholics Anonymous Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Alcohol Drug Help Line Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Information Centre

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@ midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

WEEKEND EMERGENCIES Please call your usual vet to be transferred to the emergency vet.

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SITUATIONS VACANT Sales Representative – South Island based Are you passionate about helping Kiwi dairy farmers increase productivity and animal welfare? Do you have the skills and networks to sell OmniEye, our future-proof automated on-farm livestock monitoring system?

OmniEye Locomotion is a non-intrusive camera-based locomotion scoring system for dairy cows, being developed by OmniEye Ltd, a Dunedin-based agritech company. OmniEye brings the latest in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology behind the farmgate and beyond.

GARDENER Lochlea Lifestyle Resort has an opportunity for a person who can fill this fulltime or part-time position in our unique resorts.

The successful applicant will be able to communicate well, have the ability to work unsupervised and hold a clean, current, driver’s licence.

Duties will include lawn mowing (ride on).

Formation of new gardens and general lawn and garden maintenance.

The successful applicant will be subject to a police check.

Applications for this position close at 4pm on Monday, 18 April, 2022 Please direct all enquiries and CVs to The Manager: tony@lochlearesort.co.nz or phone 03 3079080

We are looking for a South Island sales representative to join our growing team whose prime responsibility will be to generate sales and provide a positive experience for customers. This role is critical to the success and growth of the business.

Powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence software, OmniEye uses a non-intrusive on-farm camera and monitoring system to collect tens of thousands of data points from every cow, every day, to provide farmers with a clearer picture of the overall health of their herd. Our first product, OmniEye Locomotion, allows for early detection of lameness and drafting of animals, resulting in greater productivity, less suffering, and less costly interventions and culling. It is currently being used on more than 20 dairy farms (around 20,000 cows), including 10 Pāmu Farms, around New Zealand.

As a vital member of our team, you’ll be primarily responsible for generating sales, identifying and nurturing potential customers and showcasing this exciting new technology and the benefits for their business. You’ll have a customer-focused and authentic sales approach, with experience working in sales, technology and/ or the agriculture industry. A self-starter, with a willingness to go the extra mile, you’ll be confident working independently and committed to our company’s vision of bringing OmniEye’s future-proof technology to dairy farms across New Zealand.

Salary range: Base salary + high rewards commission + ESOP To apply, visit the OmniEye website: www.omnieye.co.nz/careers, email hello@omnieye.co.nz or call the Office Manager on 03 568 0861.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT NEW Asian, hot and sexy, friendly, busty dd. Good massage and good service with no rush. Please phone 021 0904 0157.

GARDENING SMALL bales of peastraw for sale. $6 collected or $7 delivered in the town boundary.

Phone 307 1565 or 0274 780 112

GRAZING LAMB grazing required.

Looking for short and long term lamb grazing.Can accommodate numbers to suit (600+). Price is negotiable depending on the quality and time.

Contact: Nathan 0273377900

HEALTH & BEAUTY

RANGITATA DIVERSION RACE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE From: Monday 25 April – Tuesday 17 May 2022 The Rangitata Diversion Race will be shut down for maintenance over this period and will therefore be closed for any recreational use.

Maintenance will occur throughout the length of the Race and the public is advised to keep clear of any works for their own safety.

For further information please contact: Kees Beentjes 027 578 8763 Engineering Manager

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FOR SALE FIREWOOD, Dry shed stored old man pine $300 per 3m³, Oregon $330 per 3m³, Blue gum $390 per 3m³, Macrocarpa $360 per 3m³, Poplar $270 per 3m³ Delivered. Please phone Jimmy on 0274414073 FIREWOOD for sale: Oregon $200 for 3.6m³. Dry oldman pine $350 for 3.6m³.

Oregon logs for sale, 25 tonne. Phone Shane James Firewood 0276113334.

VERY dry old man pine firewood for sale.

4 cubic metres. $400 delivered to Ashburton/ Hinds.

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HIRE GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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Previously know as Daily Events, Play Planner is printed in the Tuesday and Thursday editions of The Guardian. Not Saturday.

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Ashburton College – Site Redevelopment Stage 2, Allenton, Ashburton Tender Closing: 11th May 2022 at 12noon Subcontractors pricing the above, please email to mizuki.azai@ naylorlove.co.nz Company Details: Naylor Love Canterbury.

PO Box 31006, Ch-Ch Ph 03-374 6285 Fax 03-374 6286

MENTAL Health Wellness “I promise to listen, care and believe in you.” Call Pete on 0272800889 .Dip Social Work. Dip Life Coaching.

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Member MOTORING alignments at :ANZ Coaching Alliance. WHEEL Web: peteyoung.co.nz great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns WANTED Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills GENUINE cash buyer, SPECIALISED Street. Phone 308 6737. wanting Falcons, Holdens, SERVICES Valients or any pre 1990 vehicles suitable for FIRE Extinguisher sales TRADES, SERVICES preservation. Phone 021 and servicing. On farm LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS RISELEY, Mary (Molly) – 31/08/1929 - 28/03/2022 Bob, Elaine, Linda and family would like to express their gratitude for the support they received after the loss of a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

We acknowledge the staff of Rosebank Lifecare for taking such great care of Molly during her stay with them. To St John Ambulance and Ashburton Hospital staff who have assisted Molly over the last few years, Dr Diane Young and all at Three Rivers Health and Grant and staff at Netherby Pharmacy.

She was always so grateful for the help she received.

We would like to say thank you to all the wonderful friends, neighbours and relatives for the cards, flowers, baking, phone calls and visits while Molly was unwell and following her death. Thank you to all who attended her funeral and to Jim Harrington for doing such a great job leading the service, and to Helen Harrington for being so supportive. Also thank you to Jim Young for his assistance over the past months and during the service. We would like to express our appreciation to Jo Metcalf and staff at Memory Funerals for their help and guidance at such a difficult time. It is a comfort for the family to know so many people regarded Molly as a good friend. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement

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IRONSIDE, James Frederick (Jim) – Peacefully on April 11, 2022, at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital with family by his side; Aged 73 years. Jim will be lovingly remembered

by Jill, Catherine, and Euan.

A memorial service for Jim will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 1.30pm, on THURSDAY, April 21.

Messages to the Ironside Family, c/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054.

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PREARRANGE YOUR WISHES

Saturday: High cloud increasing in the morning as NW pick up. One or two showers in the afternoon with a S change.

MAX 22 MIN

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Saturday: High cloud increasing in the morning as northwesterlies pick up. One or two showers in the afternoon with a southerly change.

Sunday: Cloudy with isolated morning showers, then fine breaks developing. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

Monday: Fine, apart from some morning cloud.

Northeasterlies.

A ridge of high pressure is receding to the North Island this morning, allowing a cold front to move northwards over the South Island. The cold front is weakening as it approaches the south of the North Island tonight. A ridge re-builds over the South Island behind the front. A low approaches the North Island from the tropics during the weekend.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT PROTECTION REQUIRED

Even on cloudy days

Data provided by NIWA

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Increasing high cloud. A few showers spreading north from late morning, clearing south of Arthur’s Pass by evening. However, rain about the divide in the morning and afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: NW 45 km/h, rising to gale 65 km/h, then changing S 30 km/h from the S in the afternoon and dying out in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 65 km/h, rising to gale 85 km/h in the morning, changing S 35 km/h from the S in the afternoon.

Freezing level: Above 3000m, lowering to 2600m in the west during the morning/afternoon.

Sunday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Cloudy with isolated morning showers, then becoming fine.

Wind at 1000m: Light winds.

Wind at 2000m: Light winds.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Monday: Fine, apart from some morning cloud. Northeasterlies.

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Easter Used Car Clearance 2009 Toyota Alphard 2.4P 240S WAS $19,990

2010 Toyota Wish 1.8P S 5 Door WAS WAS $10,990 $10,990

ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Used Car Search Alloy Wheels, Toyota NZ CD Player.

Keyless Entry,Search Keyless -Start, Used Car Toyota Power NZ Steering, Traction Control

NOW $18,990

NOW $9,990 2015 Land Cruiser Prado TX Turbo WAS $55,990

2011 Toyota Vanguard 2.4 Petrol

Remote Central Locking, ReUsed Car Search verse Camera, Steering Wheel Toyota NZ Controls, Traction Control.

Cruise Control, Electronic Used Car Search - Toyota Stability Control, Fog Lights, Hill NZ Descent System,

NOW $53,990

NOW $18,990 2019 Toyota Highlander GXL 3.5P 8AT AWD SUV

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX WAS $64,990

Alloy Wheels, Auto Headlights, Used CarCDSearch Bluetooth, Player -

Certified Import, ABS Brakes, Used Car Search - Toyota Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto NZ Headlights

Toyota NZ

NOW $54,990

NOW $62,990 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX

2018 Toyota Highlander GX 3.5P/4WD/8AT

Leather Seats, Reverse Cam-

ABS Brakes, Adaptive Cruise

Used Car Search era, Tinted Window, Traction Toyota NZ Control

NOW $59,990

Used Car Search - Toyota Control, Air Conditioning, Alarm, NZ Blind Spot Monitor

NOW $44,995 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX 2.8L Turbo WAS $62,995

2018 Toyota Highlander GXL 3.5P/4WD/8AT

Air Conditioning, Dual Zone Air Used Car Search Conditioning, Steering Wheel Toyota NZ Controls, 7- Seater

Leather Seats, Multi-Function Used Car Search - Toyota Steering Wheel, Parking SenNZ sors, Reverse Camera

NOW $51,990

NOW $61,995

Cnr East St & Walnut Ave, Ashburton Scott Donaldson Branch Manager

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Eddie Bakos Senior Vehicle Consultant

027 450 5744

Robin McClimont Vehicle Consultant

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