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Never forgotten Artist Peter Green with his completed work, the new Winz shooting memorial statue outside Mid Canterbury Community House. The statue in memory of Peg Noble and Susan Leigh Cleveland, who were murdered at the Ashburton Work and Income office seven years ago, replaced the original sculpture, which was vandalised in June. “I’m pleased with what we have created and the feedback from everyone has been very positive,” Green STORYP2 P2 said. STORY

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Challenges for rural sector amid ‘competitive’ job market “There is a clear mismatch however between the number of jobseekers and young people potentially available to the labour market and the actual availability of workers who are employment ready with the motivation and skills to take up the vacancies we have in the district,” the report said. O’Connor conceded that some people were unware of the benefits of the sector. “There are great careers in the agricultural sector, some people don’t realise,” he said. “We’re putting a huge amount of work to make sure that when we do see rising unemployment and we have job opportunities we can match those up.” Ashburton College principal Ross Preece recently suggested that the agricultural sector no longer held much appeal for young people compared to other industries. Minister O’Connor believed

Adam Burns Incentivising work settings in the rural sector for young people remains a challenge amid a competitive job market, Agricultural Minister Damien O’Connor says. The Ashburton district, like many other regions, was contending with a labour shortage across various sectors. But this flies in the face of rising unemployment and disengagement, particularly with younger age groups. Labour market issues was a focal point of a recent Ashburton District Council report into the local economy which recorded a 34 per cent rise in people receiving job seeker support.

this issue was not limited to just the primary sector. “People are crying out for good people and labour across the world and not just in the primary industries,” he said. “It’s a competitive world.” “We just have to make sure in terms of agriculture that we can provide good wages and conditions and inspiration for young people.” The Secondary School Employer Partnerships Canterbury initiative was launched on Monday to create a pathway for youth through to the food and fibre sector O’Connor said the initiative would help pique the interest of youth into the primary industry.

Agricultural Minister Damien O’Connor says the Government is working hard to establish pathways through to the primary sector for young people. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Memorial an eternal bond between people, cultures Malcolm Hopwood The memorial to Winz staff members, Peg Noble and Susan Leigh Cleveland, who were killed seven years ago started as a block of Oamaru stone. Artist, Peter Green, spent a week at Parkside Quarries in Oamaru shaping the three tonne block and then had it delivered back to his home in Middle Road. He worked on it until it was completed about a fortnight before the unveiling outside Community House last week. Green said the inlaid motif or Pikorua is the eternal bond

between people and cultures. In his words he describes the carved symbol as “often gifted to close friends and family to signify a binding between two entities”.

(stone) and Tangaroa, God of Oceans (paua shells) together.” He said the stone looked awesome and different and he kept it that way. “I’m pleased what we have

two korus represent Peggy and “ The Leigh and it was also good to put the

elements of Papatuanuki, Mother Earth (stone) and Tangaroa, God of Oceans (paua shells) together.”

“It’s the perfect gift for friendship, love and family to signify eternity and togetherness. “The two korus represent Peggy and Leigh and it was also good to put the elements of Papatuanuki, Mother Earth

created and the feedback from everyone has been very positive,” Green said. Green was also responsible for the previous memorial, unveiled at the opening of community house in April 2016, which was vandalised in June.

Left – Artist, Peter Green, is pleased with the memorial he created.

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Hinds drop-in clinic opportune for busy farmers Vaccination clinics, stats

Adam Burns Health officials’ attempts to shore up Mid Canterbury’s vaccination rates were bolstered by a walk-in clinic in Hinds this week. Farmers who have struggled to keep to booked appointments amid heavy workloads on their respective farms were one of the big groups who took advantage of Tuesday’s event. Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) vaccinations event lead Satish Mistry said the drop-in facility appeared to benefit community members in this situation. “This is one of the ways that we need to start delivering the vaccine more,” he said. “We’re moving to the next phase of the rollout where people who have work committments or young families who do struggle to keep to book appointments or other personal circumstances. “This is why we’ve tried this drop-in approach.” A total of 92 doses were administered over the four-hour session at the Southern Rugby Club. “This is the first time that the district has done a full drop-in,” Mistry said. “Which means the entire event will be drop-in (no bookings).” Vaccination rates in the Ashburton district continue to struggle compared to progress nationally. More than 53 per cent of Mid Cantabrians had received their first dose and more than 22 per cent of the population were fully vaccinated. “We’ve vaccinated more than 19,000 eligible people with at least their first dose and more than 8000 with their second dose,” DHB senior responsible officer for the Covid-19 response Dr Helen Skinner said. The DHB later confirmed that no further clinics of a similar nature were planned, but some Ashburton primary care providers were offering some drop-in clinic times each week. A drop-in clinic will be held at Allenton Pharmacy on Saturday

Allenton Pharmacy, Ashburton Health First, Eastfield Health, Life Pharmacy Ashburton, Methven Medical Centre, Moore Street Medical Centre, Tancred Street Dispensary, Three Rivers Health, Tinwald Medical Centre, and Wises Pharmacy are offering vaccinations More than 19,000 eligible people (53 per cent) in the district have received their first dose and more than 8000 (22 per cent) their second. More than 348,000 people (55 per cent) have received their first dose and more than 182,000 (28 per cent) their second in the wider Canterbury region between 10am-2pm. The slow vaccination rates in the Ashburton district have previously sparked concerns among community leaders with mayor Neil Brown reaching out to the Canterbury DHB for answers. “We’ve worked really closely with the Ashburton District Council and Civil Defence and there’s been a real strong community spirit in getting this event up and going,” Mistry said..

Baltaza Kiat-ong receives a jab at Tuesday’s event by vaccinator Jenny Sewell.

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Market day on same day as Santa Parade, Christmas in the Park Jonathan Leask Forced to cancel the Mid Town Mardi Gras, organiser Carol Johns began working on plan B. The mid-town market day had been scheduled to take place on Monday in Tinwald due to the ongoing CBD redevelopment on East Street. Now a plan is in place for it to take place on December 4 on East Street following the scheduled completion of the CBD works and it will coincide with the Santa Parade. Johns has applied to the Ashburton District Council to close East Street from 7am to 4pm on the Saturday for the market under the layout as previous events. “On the same day I will also

A plan is in place to see the Mid Town Mardi Gras event rescheduled to coincide with the Santa Parade on December 4.

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run the Hyundai Mid Canterbury Santa Parade at 12.30 and this will run down Cass Street,” Johns said.

“East Street and Cass Street run parallel to each other so crowds will get the benefit of both events without leaving the

area so they can shop before and after the parade.” The Santa Parade attracts a crowd of 10,000 people, she said,

so the market day happening as well will “give them the opportunity to do both the market day and parade, and bring a fantastic atmosphere for both events”. It will also act as a celebration of the, by then, completed CBD. “To top the day off Christmas in the Park at 7pm so what a day it will be,” Johns said. Due to other events being cancelled or postponed across the South Island to start the spring season for stallholders, Johns said she has been receiving a steady stream of enquiries about the possibility of a replacement event – and now they have it. Johns has also reached out to the New Zealand Army Band to see if they were available to entertain the crowds as they did last year, as well as feature in the parade. While the original event on Monday was cancelled, Johns at least saw the lighter side in the fact the forecast rain was also a no show.

Smith’s City decision due in two weeks Adam Burns An Ashburton property investor is staying tight-lipped around the impact of recent council district plan change issues. The future trade of Smiths City out of the former Bunnings site on West Street remains uncertain as its leaseholder, Tricroft, pushes for resource consent with the Ashburton District Council. The bid has been forced by the frameworks set out by the council’s plan change 4 and was being considered by an independent commissioner following a twoday hearing earlier this month. A plan change is an amendment to an operative district plan, which could be initiated by a council or even members of the public. Questions were put to Ashbur-

Smiths City moved into the old Bunnings building on West Street earlier this year. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ton-based property investment business Tricroft, as to whether plan change uncertainties had caused cold feet for prospective clients to the West Street complex.

Tricroft general manager Tony Gilbert believed it was inappropriate to comment prior to the decision being made by the commissioner in two weeks. It was understood there has

been some hearsay in the community around the council’s possible influence around the matter. Councillor Carolyn Cameron laughed off suggestions that she interfered with decisions around another retailer opening up at the West Street complex. A national pharmacy franchise retailer had been linked to a move to the West Street development. Cameron has a business involvement with Ashburton pharmacies. “I had no bloody idea,” Cameron said. “I had no clue about any of it to be frank and, if I did, I would have removed myself from any conversation.” The plan change, which was formally adopted on June 30, was in response to community concerns around numerous large scale developments channelling activity away from Ashburton’s town centre. But it has left Smith City and Tricroft in a precarious position

because its lease negotiations were in full flight prior to the plan amendments being officially signed off. In his statement of evidence, Gilbert argued that there was insufficient space in the CBD for a “large format retailer (LFR)”, whilst advocating support around the ongoing vitality of the town centre. “Having an LFR setting up within the town centre could potentially have negative impacts on the wider location, such as traffic congestion and general access including parking,” he said. Ashburton real estate leader Clark McLeod said the CDB was “vulnerable” to a significant increase in vacancies if further investment and demand was not targeted within the town centre. Tricroft was also helming a development on the corner of Cass and South streets where a Kmart store would be the anchor tenant. See also letter to the editor, page 11.

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Ashburton Altrusa Club is seeking applicants for its 2021 Health Studies Bursary. Altrusa’s Helen Hooper said criteria for applicants includes being accepted into an approved university or polytechnic health studies course within New Zealand. They must also have a home address within the Ashburton District. Interviews for the $1,000 bursary are conducted by the director of nursing and clinical services at Ashburton Hospital and two Altrusa Ashburton members. Applications close on November 25.

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Te Wera King of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Marae in Temuka carries out a blessing while board of trustees chairman Mike Farrell and head students Nate Woods and Savena Faaglima look on. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Ground breaking at the Intermediate Maddison Gourlay

Ashburton Intermediate School principal Brent Gray is ecstatic about starting new building developments. The school has been long awaiting new classrooms since the prefabricated ones were put in during the 1970s, with the hope back then that it would be a temporary fix. Now, nearly 50 years later, eight new classrooms and eventually a new technology block will be built. “This is a huge milestone for the school, it is something that is well overdue,” Gray said. “It is very exciting that we will be getting good purpose-built classrooms.”

The money for the new classrooms came from the Ministry of Education’s 10-year property plan to ensure schools were well maintained and set up for modern teaching. It’s the same funding that is paying for the developments at Allenton School and Ashburton College. For Ashburton Intermediate, the first step of their development is an eight classroom build, which started with a ceremony on Monday. Head students Savena Faaglima and Nate Woods turned the ground at the ceremony. A blessing of the land was carried out by Te Wera King of Te Runanga o Arowhenua marae in Temuka. “It was really important for us to have a blessing carried out, and I think it was great for students and staff to be there when the blessing clears the whenua (land) for work to begin,” Gray said.

A cornerstone of the project will see the east branch of the Glenariffe Stream, which runs across Glenariffe Station, realigned and protected. “The stream will be enhanced to increase its productivity for chinook salmon and trout,” North Canterbury Fish & Game chairman Alan Strong said. “We have been working hard on this project for almost a year and have secured funding for the project for the next three years. “The team are excited to get boots on the ground and make a start as soon as possible.”

Fishing season The opening day of the sports fishing season this year is on October 1, one day before the school holidays. There has been change to freshwater fishing regulations that has introduced a season bag for sea-run salmon in the 2021/22 fishing season, in place of a daily catch limit. Also, the size limit for salmon at Lake Heron has changed with the minimum takeable size increased from 250mm and is now 300mm while the maximum takeable size remains at 450mm.

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Head students Nate Woods and Savena Faaglima breaking the ground ready for new development.

Rakaia headwaters habitat protected Collaboration has secured funding from the Ministry for the Environment for a habitat protection project in the headwaters of the Rakaia River. Fish & Game, Canterbury high-country farmers, New Zealand Salmon Anglers’ Association, Rakaia River Promotions and Environment Canterbury (ECan), have secured funding that will allow two staff to identify and protect valuable habitats used for salmon and trout spawning and rearing. Protecting valuable wetland habitats will also be a focus.

Applications for Environment Canterbury’s new fund to support community organisations doing environmental work closes at 10am on October 11. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund was established to enhance community engagement and action, and encourage environmental projects that are led by and involve communities across the region. Community organisations that have legal entity status and are a registered charity or not-forprofit organisation can apply for between $5000 and $30,000 per year for projects that align with ECan’s strategic direction.

The Glenariffe system has historically produced between 20 to 30 per cent of the Rakaia River chinook salmon, but in recent years has seen a reduction in returning fish. This system also provides a significant proportion of the Rakaia River trout spawning and rearing. The project is designed to maximise the time juveniles spend in the stable stream environment before entering the more volatile Rakaia mainstream. “This work will protect the area for future generations and act as a natural hatchery for the fishermen of the

Rakaia River,” Glenariffe Station owner Mark Ensor said. Ensor believes it is possible to run a sustainable farming operation while protecting sensitive habitat and biodiversity for the benefit of future generations of New Zealanders. Ken Lee, president of Rakaia River Promotions which runs the annual Rakaia River Fishing competition said it is “fantastic to be part of a proactive project which will safeguard the sustainability of both salmon and trout, which the annual Rakaia River celebration and competition relies on”.

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Disc golf to take off in Ashburton A lawyer and a doctor have joined forces to bring the rapidly-growing sport of disc golf to Ashburton and the venture is being supported by Ashburton District Council and other funders. Disc golf is played like regular golf, except there is no club and ball, just a disc (think frisbee) that players throw and aim for a basket. Lawyer Polly Hill, a convert to the sport, has driven the project over the past year and doctor Greg Marchand, an enthusiastic disc golfer who has been working at Moore Street Medical Centre on sabbatical for the past year, has helped fund it. Polly said the project was costing about $25,000 and contractors would begin installing the 18-hole disc golf course on the Smallbone Drive reserve, near the EA Networks Centre, on October 11. Discs would be available for hire from the centre, or to buy. Maps of the course and rules will also be available. She plans to have an open day later in the year to help raise the profile of the new sport in Ashburton. “It’s a great social sport and you can play it with family or mates. You can be very competitive, or just out to enjoy the fresh air and camaraderie. “It’s a sport that’s becoming really popular. There are several courses in Christchurch already, with plans for more development around the city.” Polly worked for a year in Ashburton for a local law firm and now lives in Christchurch, but was keen to help spread word about the sport. She has been financially supported by the Ashburton community, with several local organisations and individuals getting involved. These funders will receive

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Dog park repair, redo The Ashburton Dog Park, beside the Ashburton River, should be open again by Christmas after renovations and improvements following May’s historic rainfall and flood.

Disc golf will soon be able to be played at Smallbone Drive reserve, near the EA Networks Centre.

recognition via permanent signage around the course, as well as a mention in advertisements for the eventual open day. Installation of the course involves local contractor Paveco laying small concrete pads for tees and baskets. New Zealand Disc Sport Supplies has also contributed by supplying the baskets and facilitating the course design. She said the course had been designed to start near the EA Networks Centre carpark and holes were placed around the Smallbone Drive reserve. Safety was important, so the direction of play is away from the nearby road. The reserve is also used by dog walkers as an exercise area. Players could hire a disc for a one-off game, or buy one and play whenever they liked. The course is designed for beginners and

all holes are par 3, ranging from 40m to 90m in length. Like golf, it has rules and etiquette. “We have taken advantage of the natural lay of the par, using the elevation and tree lines to force players to play down natural tunnels to greens.” Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the course should be open later in October. “We see it as a natural fit alongside the EA Networks Centre and it is something we hope will encourage people to get out and about and be active. It’s fun for people of all ages and abilities. “This is great example of the community working with council, local businesses and funders to provide an activity to connect and play.”

The dog park, near the State Highway 1 bridge, was under water when the river peaked in the one in 200-year event, and fences were lost and sinkholes created. Ashburton District Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the park would be better than before, with a new entrance being created at the end of Cass Street, near the new Kmart redevelopment and carpark. “Staff are taking the opportunity to increase the level of services provided. In the future, there will be separate areas for large and small dogs. There are also large trees that have become problematic and a bank that has been scoured out. All of these issues will be addressed in the repair. There is significant work to do but we hope to have it open again before Christmas.” Council’s other dog exercise areas are open. These are designated areas where dogs can exercise off the leash, however they must be under the direct control of their owners. Other areas include: Pioneer Park, Digby Park, Patching Street reserve, Devon Park, Smallbone Drive reserve, George Glassey Park, Argyle Park and the Green in Tinwald. Dog owners are also welcome to use the old landfill area at the end of Range Street.

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Local push for vaccination target While there is no official target, it certainly looks like 90 per cent vaccination of the eligible population is the best way to protect our community and help prevent future lockdowns.

I’ve been vaccinated and I urge others to do the same. There is a lot of misinformation out there and people may be anxious but the evidence is clear - high vaccination rates will give an extra layer of protection to family, friends and all Kiwis against the most serious effects of Covid-19. The Canterbury District Health Board and local health providers are offering a mix of regular vaccination clinics and walk-in clinics, where no booking is needed. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is calling on Aucklanders to try to reach 1

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90 per cent by 4 October and we in the Ashburton district should also be aiming high. The rural and remote nature of parts of our district means many wanting to be vaccinated must travel some distance to do so. Many others work night shifts or early morning rosters. Thank you for playing your part. Government agencies are pondering how best to reach those who don’t see the need, or those who are vaccine hesitant, or need to be encouraged. Our vaccination rates in Mid Canterbury are high for the over 65s, but other age bands are lower. This may be because many faced long waiting times when they originally booked – if you want to rebook to a closer time there is plenty of opportunity to do so. The bookmyvaccine.nz website shows seven regular clinics operating

in Ashburton and quite a few have booking spaces in the next couple of weeks. There are clinics in Tinwald, at the Ashburton Racecourse, and at several other locations in Ashburton town, as well as those being operated in Methven and Rakaia. If booking online is not your thing, then you can book over the phone by calling 0800 28 29 26 – the covid-19 vaccination healthline has translation services in over 40 languages and operates from 8am until 8pm seven days a week. It’s not always easy to get away from work or off the farm and into town, but every person who isn't vaccinated remains a risk and as a community we need to heed the Government’s call and get our vaccination rate up. It clear that getting the jab is our best path to economic recovery and a more

normal existence. While it’s easy to think of Covid-19 as an Auckland issue right now, we know that Delta spreads quickly, that’s why it remains important for the rest of us to continue to follow the rules, which include mask wearing in some indoor environments and scanning or signing in. “She’ll be right” is not the approach. We need to listen to the experts, support each other and get vaccinated. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Flood damage presents lesson in design Ashburton College Year 9 science students have tried their hand at bridge design, motivated by historic floods that damaged the Ashburton River State Highway 1 bridge earlier this year.

They also invited three young professional roading engineers from Ashburton District Council to check out their designs and talk about their working lives. Teacher and former engineer Bryan Bell said it was a good opportunity to show students that engineering played an important, if often overlooked, role in society. The young Council engineers looked at six different designs and models created by the students, who were asked by their teacher to design a temporary bridge structure for the Ashburton Bridge. They came up with a range of options, from full bridge replacement to replacing just the damaged span. In real life, debris in the flooded river collected around one of the bridge piers and the waters scoured its base. The pier dropped vertically, creating a slump that caused the bridge and main highway to be closed for several days; Waka Kotahi NZTA is undertaking repairs.

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Ashburton District Council was dispatched to wandering sheep on State Highway 1, just south of Chertsey, on Sunday 19 September 2021. One sheep is being kept in a temporary stock pound; it is a rising one year crossbreed lamb. If you are the owner of this stock, please contact Ashburton District Council regarding fees and release of this stock. Where stock has not been released from the pound before the time fixed for the sale thereof in the notice referred to in subsection (2) of section 46, the stock shall be sold by public auction. Stock must be claimed by 5pm, Monday 4 October 2021.

Mr Bell said the students had a chance to learn from a real-life situation on their doorstep, and potentially be drawn to engineering as a profession. The students’ designs included a suspension bridge, similar to San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge, several truss bridges and arch bridges. The Council engineers said they were impressed by the thought and creativity of the designs, and how they would stand up in the local environment, which included hazards like flooding, high winds and earthquakes. Bridges needed to be able to withstand many forces, last a long time

and not be too expensive. Truss bridges were favoured for their sturdiness and lower cost, while suspension bridges were more attractive but cost a lot more. Other Ashburton College students have toured the construction site of Council’s new library and civic centre, as part of their trades course. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said it was a great opportunity for staff to share industry experiences with students. “Some of those Year 9s might see a pathway to becoming engineers.”

Breast cancer class being trialled at EANC Ashburton District Council’s EA Networks Centre is one of three recreation facilities in the South Island piloting an exercise class for people with breast cancer, to improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

The 12-week pilot has just begun, with the first session devoted to nutrition and information about diet. Twelve people have signed up, with room for three more. Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said Breast Cancer Foundation NZ was partnering with ACC to develop and trial the exercise programme, which was aimed at building bone strength during and after breast cancer treatment.

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“EA Networks Centre also runs Prosfit, which is a male-only cancer class, and we were recommended by another facility to trial the Live Stronger class for people with breast cancer. We have a number of classes devoted to specific groups that are running successfully.” Christchurch and Invercargill are also

trialing the breast cancer programme. The programme is run over 12 weeks with a one-hour weekly class run by an exercise professional, plus exercises to do at home. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can lead to changes in bone health and this risk increases when people are taking breast cancer drugs that block oestrogen; when oestrogen levels fall, more bone is broken down than built. “It was evident from the first class that this is about more than exercise. It’s about fellowship and friendship between people on a special journey,” Mr Fabish added. He said while only three spots in the programme remained, more could be accommodated if the need arose.

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RAIL CLOSURE NOTIFICATION TO CLOSE RAIL CROSSING TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Ashburton District Council with the assistance of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be permanently closing the rail crossing between State Highway 1 and Hendersons Road to vehicular traffic. These works are part of NZTA’s intersection improvements. Rail crossing to be closed: Longbeach Road, from Hinds Highway (SH1) to Hendersons Road Closure to commence: Saturday 9 October 2021.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, (unless otherwise advised).

Council meeting, Wednesday 6 October, 1pm (live-streamed) Youth Council, Wednesday 13 October, 4pm Methven Community Board, Monday 18 October, 10.30am, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Council meeting, Wednesday 20 October, 1pm (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 26 October, 1pm

Holiday fun

The Ashburton Public Library and EA Networks Centre are among Ashburton District Council facilities gearing up for adventure and fun in the October school holidays. The library has tailored its activities to Delta Level 2 and is holding a series of online craft sessions that will be livestreamed. There is a Red Carpet theme to activities, starting with making photo booth props and finishing with a photo shoot. Take home activity packs will be available and sessions will be recorded and available on the library’s Facebook page. EA Networks has planned two weeks of adventure and exploration for children taking part in its school holiday care programme. Activities range from chalk drawing, to sports and field trips. Full details at eanetworkscentre.co.nz.

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NZTA plans night work at three SH1 sites Jonathan Leask

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is undertaking night works at two locations along State Highway 1 for five nights from Sunday, and a third location on Monday night. Two sites – at the Ashburton River State Highway 1 bridge and at Walnut Ave – will have night crews working with stop/ go traffic management which may cause short delays for road users. Ground testing will also be under way on SH1 in Tinwald on Monday and possibly Tuesday night overnight, with a detour for north-bound traffic. The bridge work starts at 9pm to 5am with the deck surface to be smoothed and reinstated after pier repairs following the end of May flood. A full night closure on October 10, from 10m to 5am will also take place, requiring all traffic to detour inland. The repair to the damaged pier will be completed by mid-October with scour protection work under the bridge going through to the end of October. At Walnut Ave, night works for the construction of the new traffic signal-controlled intersection will take place from 7pm to

Council mum on Three Waters By Adam Burns

Night works on the Ashburton River bridge will take place over five nights next week. 6am from October 3 to October 7. During this time the roundabout islands at the intersections of East and West streets will be removed and road seal replaced. Over in Tinwald, ground testing is happening at the SH1 intersection with Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street on Monday night, and possibly also Tuesday night, between 10pm and 8am. The testing is for the SH1 Tinwald corridor project which plans to install traffic signals at the intersection.

NZTA night works Ashburton River SH1 Bridge Repairs after storm damage October 3-7, 9pm to 5am, and full closure October 10, 10pm-5am

Walnut Ave Intersection upgrade October 3-7, 7pm to 6am. Tinwald Ground testing SH1 Archibald St with Agnes St/Lagmhor Road October 5 (and possibly October 6), 10pm-8am.

Arson at the domain An apparent deliberate fire in the Ashburton Domain toilets has the police asking for the community’s help. Police are particularly keen to talk to a male, who was captured on CCTV footage at the domain shortly after 9pm on Saturday, September 4. Police think the man may be able to assist them with their enquiries. “A person is believed to have entered the female toilets and set fire to toilet rolls in one of the cubicles, and caused some minor damage,”

a police spokeswoman said. Police are making enquiries into the cause and possible offender because the fire was being treated as suspicious. If you can help: Call 105 and quote the file number 210905/7007 Photos of a male have been posted on the Canterbury Police Facebook page to see if the public can identify them. Police are wanting to speak with the person that was captured on CCTV footage at the Ashburton Domain shortly after 9pm on September 4.

Left – Photos of the person police believe can help them with their enquiry to finding out who set fire to toilet rolls in the female toilets at the Ashburton Domain. PHOTO SUPPLIED

The Ashburton District Council refuses to signal whether it will opt in or out of proposed water reforms. This is despite extensive community opposition and numerous councils around the country indicating their intent to opt out. All 67 local and regional councils’ drinking, waste and storm water assets would be absorbed by four large regional entities under the Government’s proposal. Ashburton would be part of an entity comprising of the majority of the South Island. In return, the Government would pay for billions of dollars’ worth of much-needed infrastructure and repairs. At yesterday’s extraordinary meeting, council moved to go back to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) with 17 specific questions, including how Ashburton ratepayers could have guaranteed influence over its services in the future. The numbers presented by the DIA which suggested the average Ashburton water bill would reach $9000 by 2051 continue to spark doubts for community leaders. Further reform in other sectors including a review into local government was another cause for concern. Feedback was expected to be provided to the department by yesterday afternoon. More than 500 responses were received to a council survey which closed last week, although the survey did not ask the public whether they thought council should opt in or out. Hundreds of e-mails had been received by council this week urging it opt out of the proposal. The Christchurch City Council voted to inform the Government its recommendation to opt out earlier this week. The pertinence of the community to have its say on the reforms was underlined signficantly in the survey with more than 95 per cent of responders indicating that it was of the highest of importance. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta refused to rule out mandating the proposal. A request by the Canterbury Mayoralty Forum to pause the reform process was rejected by the Minister.

Marriage locally in decline, statistics show Malcolm Hopwood If you’ve been married for 14 years or longer in Mid Canterbury, you’re in the minority. The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that the median duration of marriages and civil unions in 2020 was about 13-and-

a-half years. The figure has remained constant for about 10 years although it rose slightly in 2013 to 14.12 years. That meant that people stayed married for another eight months. However, 30 years ago the median duration was less than 12 years. If anything, Statistics NZ says, since 1990, people are staying married for slightly longer. Other statistics show there was a noticeable drop in the number

of marriages and civil unions last year. In all 16,779 marriages and civil unions were registered, down from 19,071 in 2019, and 20,949 in 2018. Of last year’s statistics, just over 12,000 were first marriages or civil unions, 4,572 were re-marriages or civil unions and 12 couples (both same-sex and opposite sex) transferred between a civil union and a marriage. While Covid-19 may have affected last year’s drop, the figure

“continues the general downwards trend in the number of marriages each year since 1971,” Statistics NZ said. Ashburton counsellor, Kath Byrne, regrets the marriage casualty figure and said it’s not reflected in people wanting change, but in “systems that aren’t available to support people”. “Just as businesses are under stress over lockdown so too are relationships and there isn’t the support system out there to help,” she said.

“People are pushed to the limit. “In the past support was available and people knew about it. “The culture was there. It needs to be available today, especially for people suffering mental health conditions.” She said that if a relationship is toxic, it’s best to end it but otherwise couples should look for whatever help is available. “Relationships are inter-generational. What’s nicer for continuity than to have parents and grandparents,” she said.

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alk about causing a ripple or two. That’s the Government’s radical water reform plans, which, ironically, now appear to be in hot water. Called Three Waters, the Government wants to move the ownership and management of water infrastructure from local councils into the hands of four water services agencies, split regionally. So that means control of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure would be transferred from 67 councils nationwide to those four new entities. One entity would cover 21 South Island councils, including Ashburton. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has said all

Daryl Holden along that the Three Waters shakeup would save ratepayers money. Big money. A Government report has even suggested that the average annual household water bill in Ashburton, for instance, could go close to reaching a seemingly hard to believe $10,000 in 30 years if the reforms were not given the green light. The Government was also adamant that, apart from stopping household water bills skyrocketing, realigning the management of water infrastructure from the

councils would be a life saver for smaller districts, whose future appears far from rosy without reform. Look, it almost sounds too good to be true and that’s what many of the councils seem to think, including, it seems, Ashburton’s. They seem resistant to the idea or at least hesitant and wanting more detailed information before opting one way or the other. Tomorrow they, like all the councils, must provide formal feedback to the Government about its water plans. Review of that nationwide feedback would make for fascinating reading. Already signs are ominous, with the Invercargill City Council (ICC) possibly capturing the mood of many, suggesting

reforms may benefit the North Island, but would not work in the south. The ICC believes net benefits could be more obvious in the North Island, but not in the lower population density and more diverse environment of the South Island. Importantly, they also say the complexity of the issue, especially during a strained pandemic, was just too important to rush through. They need more time before making a decision of such magnitude because, as elected members, they’ve also taken an oath to protect the interests of their ratepayers. And that, they say, was their number one goal. Fair points, all of them. Some rural mayors also fear centralisation of water services

could trigger mergers of smaller district councils. And some believe plans to set up regional entities to manage water services could mean massive drops in council income. So where are we now? What’s the real sticking point? It comes back to trust. Do the councils honestly believe or understand the logic and the figures being put in front of them by the Government? On top of that, centralisation also seems to be a go-to play for the Government for many things, but that hasn’t always worked. So, really, who can criticise any council, including Ashburton’s for being hesitant? The reform plans really do seem to be stuck in murky water.

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Hanmer Hoops’ happy place

t was a pure fluke, but very timely that we spent a chunk of Mental Health Awareness week in one of our happy places. Five nights in Hanmer is just the tonic for this bloke when I’m needing a recharge of the batteries and that’s without venturing into the hot pools. The main attraction for me is the mountain biking. They have some sensational tracks in the forests and hills surrounding the town. I was pretty worried that we wouldn’t be able to do as much biking as normal due to the high winds that smashed into the area in the last couple of weeks. But I must dish out some huge credit to those who maintain the tracks, they were in fantastic knick considering. There were a lot of trees down, but most had been cut up and cleared from the tracks. The ‘up’ parts of the tracks seemed a lot more ‘up’ than normal, but I guess that’s a combination of age, beer belly and no ‘e’ on the bike this year. I did feel like I deserved to add to the beer belly more with no ‘e’ assistance and was glad we forked out a bit more and lined up some nice crafties for the post ride recovery. The house we have rented for the last couple years plays its part in the ‘happy’ combo. It’s a lovely big two storied home set in a nice, sheltered section with plenty of native bushes and trees. They are nice big trees as well and they often have big wood

Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR pigeons in them as well as tui and bellbirds. Maybe it’s just me, but sitting back with a nice craft beer in the sun, after some hard out grinding around a bike track, listening to the birds calling away to each other, really spins my tyres. The house location is perfect as well, it’s less than a block into town and half a block in the other direction leads you onto one of the Hanmer Forest walks. I highly recommend the wooden sculpture amble. The kids loved hunting out the sculptures and the adults enjoyed the walk and fresh air intake. I’m finishing this column with a silly grin on my face. In the next room my wife is talking to my brother-in-law about booking the house again for next year now, so we don’t miss out. Boom! Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Happy Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

LETTERS Zoning issues It was concerning to read that there were issues concerning Smiths City staying in the ex-Bunnings building because of zoning. Surely the Ashburton District Council aren’t going to let another business disappear from Ashburton and will find a way of them being able to stay. I can remember some years ago being told that all civic buildings were going to be west of the railway line. This has obviously changed, so why not for Smiths? Another concern I have is hearing that a person on the council put a stop to the Chemist Warehouse coming to Ashburton. If this is true, then I think that person is abusing their position and should be ousted. Also, if this was true then what is wrong with the other councilllors to let it happen? It is bad enough when you hear several times over the years that some businesses are putting a stop to any opposition coming to town. If this is also true, then why is this allowed to happen? I thought we were trying to encourage people to shop locally so we should be providing shopping with middle of the road prices so we can shop locally. Eating places in Ashburton face a lot of opposition, and just

get on with it, so why not other businesses? If you want people to shop locally, then you need to provide places for them to shop at and places to park. M Harrison Ashburton District Council chief executive responds: The Ashburton district plan contains all the policies, objectives and rules governing planning and development. Its contents and any subsequent changes are publicly consulted on, and this includes hearings and rights of appeal to the Environment Court. In short, the final document is the result of a democratic process. There are six business zones in the district. The rationale for each is set out in the district plan. Smiths City is in a business zone that does not provide for this form of retail and is at odds with a recent plan change reinforcing the retail primacy of the core CBD. That is why a resource consent is required. It is incorrect to say: “that a person on the council put a stop to the Chemist Warehouse coming to Ashburton”. Planning advice and non-notified decisions are delegated to council officers. Planning staff advised the property owner that any proposals involving the retail of small, single items would be even more non-complying

than Smiths City and approval would not be recommended. However, it was still their right to seek resource consent, and as is the case with Smiths City, a final decision would be made by an independent commissioner. M Harrison is welcome to contact the council’s planning team if they would like to learn more about the planning framework and how it works. Hamish Riach, CE, Ashburton District Council

Changing times The saying used to be that change is good for us all, but it could be argued that not all change is for the better. The major changes facing our society today are, of course, climate and pandemics, both of which have the potential to inflict massive economic and social costs on us all. The priority for us as a society should be to not take our collective eye “off the ball”. On the local scene, comments by Ashburton councillor Lynette Lovett on the topic of youth unemployment statistics is to be congratulated. She was referring to the rapid rise in these numbers, despite the large number of jobs available in Mid Canterbury. Councillor Lovett has every right to an opinion on this, or any subject, just the same as all others, without being ridiculed as out of touch.

It would be naïve of us all to deny that we don’t know of some who would fit her statement. It was disappointing to see that the editor’s response under the spell of the scary woke revolution that is threatening the very fabric of our democracy. This is where we are at now folks – a new cultural cringe woke tide wanting to divide our diverse culture and society. So, let’s hold onto what we respect, promote individual motivation and responsibility before these scary forces erode our freedom and liberty anymore. Actually, what is needed more than anything else is a good talking to from Mr and Mrs Common Sense. But, alas, as we now know they passed away some time ago. The scariest thing of all was that very few attended their funeral as no one knew they were gone. Ed Eason, Ashburton

the same guidelines. Hundreds of readers across national news sites did just that in response to what the councillor said about entitled youth. It was a good debate, ignited, of course, by councillor Lovett. The suggestion that my response was part of a “scary woke revolution that is threatening the very fabric of our democracy’’ was interesting. What exactly the word woke means today can be confusing, given the word itself originated in African-American communities in the 1960s to describe a person’s enlightened awareness of social and racial issues in the civil rights era. If woke still means you have an enlightened awareness in any capacity then, yes, perhaps I’m guilty of that. I thank you again. Daryl Holden

Editor replies: Thank you for your letter. It is absolutely correct that councillor Lynette Lovett has every right to express an opinion. But this paper also has every right to question opinions in a fair and balanced way, especially comments made by elected members of the community, who naturally come under additional scrutiny because of their standing. Fellow readers also have the right to express an opinion under

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PUZZLES 12 Puzzles and horoscopes Cryptic crossword 1

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You cannot make a point with someone who won’t, can’t or just isn’t listening. The growth of your influence depends on picking the right audience, something you have a talent for now. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): They want you to believe, but why? Who benefits from your adherence to the belief system? And if all were to comply, would the outcome be something you could get behind? GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You let people express themselves fully and make efforts to quiet your mind as you listen so that you will not be too quick to overlay your own experiences onto other people’s stories. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The moon seems silent, though scientists have suggested it rings like a bell. You know the feeling... you can be closelipped about the plans of your soul, though certain people hear the ringing anyway. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): While you enjoy fantasy, glamour, high art and things of great aesthetic value, you appreciate best the intense beauty of unassuming and personally meaningful things that fall into your unreaching hands. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ve known the sting of longing for what you can’t have. At one point in your life, you even found it romantic. You currently seek only what’s seeking you, and will be satisfied by today’s union. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re in for a sudden wave of feeling. Though it’s not induced by a person, but rather it’s a new-to-you idea or creation that seems every bit as alive as the breathing things in this world. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Don’t let the mythologies around love colour your ideas too literally. For example, “love at first sight” is only one version. It is every bit as exciting to build a friendship into something more electrifying. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You are devoted to the team and the prize that the team is going for. This you will chase with more fervour than you would any solo goal. What gives the trophy its power is that it’s shared. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Whether a behaviour is useful or not will be a matter of debate. The debate itself is a pretty strong clue. When things are working for everyone, the subject of usefulness won’t even come up. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Insight into who you are and why you make choices is no small gain. It’s knowledge not usually acquired in school or from experts. Insights into self are the gold of true seekers. You’re to be commended. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your actions are an expression of how you think about yourself. You get that in a big way, and you’ll double-down on those actions that feel utterly fantastic to you.

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Ashburton Bowling Club

Towards the end of last week the weather had its say with some of our fixtures, but Tuesday, 21st, was certainly not the case. For our Ashburton Ladies Drawn Triples, it was a balmy, sunny day and very good bowls were played all over. The winners, congratulations ladies, were Wendy Suttie skip, Anne Gibson and Leonie Spargo. The Ashburton Ladies Championship Triples began on Thursday, 23rd on another lovely day and continues into this week, on Tuesday and Thursday. At the Friday Triples played at Hampstead on the 24th, the Ashburton team of Reg McGarry, Heather Goodall and Leonie Spargo came 3rd – well done to them! Our first combined rollover triples of the season, scheduled for Saturday 25th, was washed out by some very nasty weather that swept across the region, and for the same reason the Walls open fours to have been played at Hampstead on Sunday, was rained off as well. However, the Sub Centre triples was able to be played at Hampstead on Saturday 25th. In the Final, Ashburton’s team of Brentton Donaldson, Gavin Eder and Winston Lee were defeated by Allenton’s team of Sandra Keith, Dan Hopkins and Donalda Watson. Congratulations to Allenton and very well done to Ashburton! Ashburton men’s championship entries close on Sunday October 3. Entries closed on September 28 for the Sub Centre pairs on 3rd and 9th October. The Murton Cup Women’s Fours will be played at Rakaia on Monday 4th October starting at 9.30am. Let’s hope we are playing in warm sunshine again soon. Very good bowling everyone!

Ashburton County Lions

President Sue welcomed members and two visitors. Lion Janet then gave us a brief but very interesting insight of her life. Past President Lynette presented Lion Cynthia with the club’s annual “Quiet Achiever Award” – (this award is in recognition of the work done by a Non-Board Member). President Sue presented Lion Trish (a Club Charter Member) with flowers and certificate of appreciation of her involvement with the Club. Our Guest speaker was Julie Dockrill (a registered Nurse and Midwife) who spoke about her voluntary work in Mongolia and Nepal with the Maternal Child Health projects creating education programmes re Antenatal education – helping to save lives and money, making women and family stronger. Between 2012 and 2018 she and a team of others made several trips to Mongolia and Nepal to facilitate these educational classes, teaching and encouraging the local medical people and patients to embrace safer practice and healthier care. In 2019 Julie went on a “Nepal and Beyond Maternal Health Need Immersion tour” - giving her a great insight into how the lives of these people and their health care differs from our own. The teaching curriculum and open dialogue with the educational groups in Mongolia and Nepal continues. In 2021 Julie was one of six people in the world to be awarded the Rotary Champion of Health by Rotary International. As part of World Service Day, members brought along gifts of toiletries that will be donated to the “Support Group of Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren”. On October 22, Members will assist with the “Blind, Low Vision” appeal. Our annual “Toot for Tucker” will be held Monday November 29. Several members are participating in a “Spud in a Bucket Competition”, the winner being revealed at a club social function in December -

Christchurch Girls’ High School Old Girls

The Ashburton branch have enjoyed three social outing this year. In May we visited the new home of Hospice Mid Canterbury where we had a very informative talk from Belinda & Debbie about the many services available at the Hospice. A donation was made. Following this we went on to enjoy lunch at Armadillos. In July members met at the Art Gallery to view Ashburton’s Society of Arts Annual Exhibition for 2021. Lunch followed at the Ashburton Hotel. This month members enjoyed a trip to Leeston where they enjoyed lunch at the Suburban Eatery, visited the local Art gallery followed by a demonstration by Kim at Periwinkles on the Art of Christmas wreath making. In December members will enjoy Christmas Lunch in the gardens of Bridgepark. The Local Branch of the Christchurch Girls High School Old Girls meet socially four times a year. Any enquires about the local branch phone Carolyn 021990020.

Creative Fibre

Nurse and Midwife, Julie Dockrill spoke to the Ashburton County Lions about her time in Mongolia and Nepal. the potatoes will be donated to the Community Xmas Lunch. A fun social afternoon for members will be held at Lion Sheila’s on October 9. Some fun tail twisting and drawing of the raffle brought the meeting to a close.

Ashburton Golf Club

The weather played a major part in the club champs quarter finals last Saturday. Some players struggled, others revelled, but when the dust had settled and the last putts knocked in, we had our semi finalists. Terry’s putter was hot as he snuck past Jeff and he will now face Hoppy in one semi. Hamish and Owen will face off in the other. Owen is reigning champ and the only previous winner, so stands out as favourite, but the other three are all in rich veins of form and are proven battlers, so its game on. The intermediate semis are both Master and pupil. Young Blair hung on and took down last year’s champ Bruce, he now faces Ron Carlson. I’m not sure if Blair went to school, but if he did and if Ron had to teach him, I am sure a couple of harsh slipperings would have ensued (can they still do that?) Not sure, but he would have deserved it. Should be a great game. Then in the other semi, Old Arkright is giving away about 60 years when he takes on young Seb McMillan, but he sorted Big Rig Sean last week. Arkright will be wishing for a long slow game and hopefully it will get past Seb’s bedtime, and he will win by default. Matt Tait smashed Perry and now takes on Ram Clarke in one side of the junior A, with Al Jopson and Terry Molloy battling on the other side. Then finally in the Junior B Jamie Stone and George Brown know each other’s game well so should have a good game and Stu Dunlop and Don Mc will also serve up a cracker. All in all some great semi-finals. Those games along with the plate will all go ahead next week as we have a champ’s rest week this Saturday

with some rep games taking place. This Saturday we have the DCL Cup round 1. This is a 3-round combined nett competition with the other two rounds being played after champs finishes. These are also RMF Silva points games and that is getting down to the sharp end now, so check the website to see where you sit and how the new revised program is set out. Well done to Davo and his Redpath team, they got themselves into the Pennants final, the less said about the other Ashburton teams the better. Finally, we have a meeting about the Inter Provincial tourney, in two months’ time, this evening (Thursday) 5.30 in the clubrooms. Yes, it’s only two months away, so we are putting everything in place, please pop along and see if you can help. Many thanks and good golfing.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

Due to Covid 19 Level 4 lock down we were unable to hold our Annual General Meeting in August. President Joy welcomed 10 members and invited guest Councillor Diane Rawlinson to our Garden Group’s Annual General meeting. Election of Officers: Patron: Graham Gunn, President: Joy Jaine, Vice President: Allan Johnstone, Secretary/ Treasurer: Noella Talbot. Committee: Brian Glassey, Trevor & Anne Gamblin, John Hoogweg, Cyril Keen. Annual Table Show Awards: Trophies and certificates presented by Diane Rawlinson. Lloyd Trophy – most points Vegetables & Fruit. Brian Glassey 42 points, Cyril Keen 33 points, Pat Tarbotton 27 points. Williams Trophy – most points cut flowers: Joy Jaine 182 points, Brian Glassey 136 points, Graham Gunn 127 points. Chrysanthemum Trophy – overall points: Joy Jaine 191 points, Brian Glassey 185 points, Graham Gunn 161 points. Monthly Premier: John Hoogweg 9 points, Joy Jaine 6 points, Graham Gunn 6 points. Diane spoke on progress with Domain Redevelopment Plan and the new entrance on Walnut Avenue to allow for traffic lights at Walnut Avenue and progress on the Town Centre. Diane spoke on the new Civic Buildings, being built in timber as an Eco building, also describing the makeup of the large wooden structures. Table show: 8 members - 73 entries: Brian Glassey – 8 firsts, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, John Hoogweg – 5, 6, 1, Pat Tarbotton – 4, 1,1, Joy Jaine – 3, 4, 2, Trevor Gamblin – 2, 0, 1, Graham Gunn – 1, 0, 1, Anne Gamblin – 0, 3, 1, Cyril Keen – 0, 2, 2. Equal Premier Awards: Pat Tarbotton – Class 24 - 3 Floating Pansies – Majestic Giants. Joy Jaine – Class 32 – 1 branch any flowering shrub – Rhododendron. Next meeting on Friday October 15 2pm at the Sports Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. New members and visitors most welcome.

Ashburton Inner Wheel

Ashburton Bowling Club members, Heather Goodall, Leonie Spargo and Reg McGarry after finishing third at least week’s Friday Triples.

Ladies from Ashburton Inner Wheel Club took the opportunity to meet recently with masks on and relevant spacing after what seemed to be a long time. Much chatter was heard as members gathered for a meeting with homegrown enter-

tainment. The Ukelele group entertained, showing all the skills they have learned although they haven’t been able to get together during lockdown. They played and sang a selection of six well known songs which got our toes tapping and some we were able to sing along to. The show and tell had 11 ladies with some special items which meant a lot to them and were keen to share. A tiny fold away table which was used by Almond’s grandmother and mother to put their feet on when sitting as they were both quite small. Alison had her doll in its original beautiful clothing as well as a dear little bonnet. Some interesting Russian items were displayed by Luda, a very old story book, along with many other items were on display. New president Carolyn had found an Inner Wheel rose poem dated 1937 which concluded the evening. Inner Wheel will have a team for relay for life and all members asked to support this on Saturday October 16 in the Ashburton Domain. Our club has donated $200.00 to the Figi welfare club.

From the chatter coming from The Plains Museum you would have thought the whole of Ashburton was there – not just the members of Creative Fibre in the room! The Co–Chairperson welcomed everyone with a quote from Mark Twain about the very changeable weather Spring gives us, as well as some pre-war hints for us – such as being able to straighten celluloid knitting needles in hot water and then setting them with cold water and using press studs (Domes) as row markers for increasing or decreasing on whatever you are making. We all agreed that we had reduced our stash through lockdown and could have coped with it being longer – as the Show and Tell table showed. Staveley Camp has been postponed to hopefully October 11–15 – fingers crossed! The Convenor of the Ashburton A&P Assn knitting/crochet section is retiring after 23 years working at the show. A long time. Craft Cluster will reconvene on Monday November 1 at 10am. All welcome. Those taking part in Nynke Piebenga’s Learners/ Novice weaving course On October 4-5 had brought along their looms and the more experienced weavers assisted them to thread their looms (warping) ready for the class. On the Show and Tell table was the usual knitted/crochet rugs and beanies and baby clothes, a blue doiley with white daisies in the centre and a pineapple pattern table centre (both crochet) felted black bag and a Nuno felted silk and Alpaca scarf, ’paper’ dolls complete with several outfits made with felt, a woven Welsh Tartan scarf, a Scottish tartan rug, a runner made from a recycled flour bag (complete with brand name incorporated) and appliqued embellishments.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Bridge

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday September 20, Duplicate: N/S 1st Bruce & Heather Sim, 2nd Bruce Leighton & Bernie Jopson, 3rd Ray Stevenson & Cath King. E/W 1st Wendy & Eric Parr, 2nd Amanda Evans & George Brown, 3rd Sue Smith & Paul Leadley. Tuesday September 21, A Ladder: N/S 1ST Trish & Peter Downward, 2nd Leigh Wackrow & Mike Holdaway, 3rd Derek Newton & David Wilkinson. E/W 1st Sonia Gill & Mary Buckland, 2nd Rewa Kyle & Peter Wilson, 3rd Sue Rosevear & John Fechney. Wednesday September 22, Valetta Trophy: 1st Mary Buckland & Trish Small, 2nd Janet Cuttle & Peter Wilson, 3rd Judith Moore & Johnny Wright, 4th Bev Turton & Peter Downward, 5th Beth McIlraith & Maree Moore, 6th Rewa Kyle & Trish Downward. Thursday September 23, Eileen Willoughby Trophy: Section A: N/S 1st Trish & Peter Downward, 2nd Judith Edmond & Maree Moore, 3rd Jan de Jong & John Shearer. E/W 1st Sue Rosevear & Anne Reid, 2nd David Sewell & Debbie Seddon-Sewell, 3rd Pat Jordan & Bill Kolkman. Section B: N/S 1st Trevor Coulter & Bev Macaulay, 2nd Margaret Shearer & Wendy Parr, 3rd Mike Holes & Jill Browne. B/E/W 1st Carolyn King & Ann Gilbert, 2nd Heather Sim & Eric Parr, 3rd Dee Murdoch & Shirley Harris.

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Results, September 25 Club Championship Quarter-Final Winners; Senior: Terry Kingsbury, Adrian Hopwood, Hamish Niles and Owen Miller. Intermediate: Blair Snowball, Ron Carlson, Sebastian McMillian and Brent MacGregor.

Junior A: Matt Tait, Paul Clark, Al Jopson and Terry Molloy. Junior B: George Brown, Jamie Stone, Stewart Dunlop and Don McQuarters. Club Championship Plate Quarter-Final Winners; Senior: Brendon Davidson, Charlie Alexander, Dylan Stoddart and Paul May. Intermediate: Neil McDonald, Tim Newton, Pete Morrison and Chris Lovelock. Junior A: Daren Peace, Robert Pawsey, Kevin Smith and Mitchell Stoddart. Junior B: Bill Hetrick. For the rest a stableford was played: The Radius Care player of the day was: Grant Hastie 38pts, 2nd Greig Fleming 35pts. Other good scores: Bryan Donaldson 34pts, Twos: Steve McCloy, Hamish Niles, Terry Kingsbury, Terry Molloy and Antony White. Nearest Pins: Hole 4# Value plus processing: Pete Morrison, Hole 8# 3 Stoogies (Brown Bombers): Owen Miller, Hole 12# DOCKS Bar & Seafood Grill: Terry Kingsbury, Hole 14# South Island Seeds Processing & Storage Co. Terry Molloy, Hole6# Property Brokers Ashburton Hamish Niles Shout!!: Daren Peace, Hole 9# Ton’s Thai Longest Putt: Steve McCloy, Tinwald Tavern Bar Lucky Card: Ron Carlson.

■■ Shooting

Target Shooting

27 September. Mt Somers Rifle Club – Zoey Reveley 70, 80, Peyton Fews 65, 72, Olivia Evans-Fews 91.3, Jess Heaven 82.2, Emil Heaven 84.2, Hunter Lill 92, 91, Jess Lill 95.2. 91.2, Warwick Lill 95.3, Bree Greer 92.1, 92.3, Kevin Fews 90.1, Tim Greer 98.4, 95.1, Stephen Millichamp 95.2, 97.5, Dave Millichamp 94.2, 97.2. Mayfield Rifle Club – Logan Wheeler 91.1, Megan Snowden 94.3, Brooke Wheeler 69, Ella McDowell 78, Lillian Snowden 72, John Fleming 98.6, Andrew Donaldson 95.5, Martin Fleming 99.5, 99.5, 97.3, Allan Wakelin 89.1, Carl Nordqvist 94.2.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

RightonTrack Guardian racing

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Gore harness Today at Gore Raceway

R1 KUBALA SEEDS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $9000 1609m 15:59 1 85243 Cool Idea R T Mcilwrick 2 4x Monaco Grace S J Ottley P M Hunter 3 8x2x Rakastella 4 x4555 Play It Now B N Orange 5 88072 Schiavone M J Williamson 6 999x9 Tashs Bad Girl A W Kyle 7 2 Back Page News Brad Williamson ristan Larsen 8 48458 Atarah T B G Barclay 9 Carole King R2 POTTER SPRAYING LTD TROT $9000 2400m 16:27 1 67 Jaccka Watch N P Williamson 2 32243 In The Groove B G Barclay K L Barclay 3 65325 Eilish Hall 4 9 Chick Magnet A D Milne 5 Speeding Spirit B N Orange 6 54670 Random Spur John Morrison 7 59630 The Power Broker M J Williamson 8 47087 Tease My Tartan S J Ottley Kerryn Tomlinson 9 70755 Myshout 10 2x243 Kiwi Heir Sarah O’Reilly R3 CUSTOM BUILD ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE $8000 2400m 16:52 1 57656 Tad Lincoln N P Williamson 2 56296 Von Art M J Williamson 3 24537 I’m Watching You Tom Nally 4 7274 Shady Ruler B N Orange

5 66241 Beez Neez S J Ottley 6 56876 Fireforefiddle Sarah O’Reilly 7 99836 Jabali 8 71585 Rock To The Boss Ellie Barron 9 703x8 Man I’m Good A W Kyle J W Cox 10 950x7 Sportscam R4 THREE RIVERS HOTEL/PIONEER TAVERN MOBILE PACE $8500 2400m 17:18 1 84984 Changearound Sarah O’Reilly 2 34673 Alexis Rocket B G Barclay 3 23310 Over The Odds B N Orange 4 8x722 Robyns Shadow C R Ferguson 5 31832 Art Courage S J Ottley 6 32832 Mucho Macho Man Sheree Tomlinson 7 723x6 Beaudiene Hustler Ellie Barron J W Cox 8 14577 Maybe N P Williamson 9 20666 Airwaves 10 1279 Tetrick Brad Williamson R5 PHILLIPS HORSE TRANSPORT/REGIONAL FORD GORE MOBILE TROT $9000 1609m 17:43 1 778x7 Pat The Monkey J W Cox 2 78486 Svelt N P Williamson 3 30x05 It’s Summertime 4 407x1 Sacred Mountain B N Orange 5 8x542 Unique Marshall S J Ottley Brad Williamson 6 5340x Miss Crazed 7 42733 Winning Bones M J Williamson Sheree Tomlinson 8 72412 King Cassidy

Mark Hurrell 9 43343 Sage Trouble 10 07x40 Top Pocket Chance Sarah O’Reilly 11 74060 Miss Bamboocha R T Mcilwrick K L Barclay 12 300x9 Madrik R6 HOKONUI RURAL TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE $9000 2400m 18:11 1 36635 Heritage M J Williamson 2 27976 Sly Tricks N P Williamson 3 44352 The Big Lebowski R H Swain 4 Sporty Charlie B G Barclay 5 9 Roll Over Beethoven T R Robertson K L Barclay 6 7x43 Boo 7 Justalittlesip P M Hunter 8 340x Unsurpassable B N Orange Tristan Larsen 9 4863 Saviour Telf 10 000x4 Charlton Reactor Kerryn Tomlinson 11 59848 Leconte J W Cox R7 SKY MAJOR AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE $9500 2400m 18:35 1 22338 Jody Direen Sarah O’Reilly 2 25128 Artatac S J Ottley Brad Williamson 3 21818 Bossmaro 4 244x3 Macandrew Aviator Max Hill 5 x7241 Beauty Barry 6 36811 Beta Than Love B N Orange 7 214x0 Chuckles C R Ferguson 8 3x646 Folklore J W Cox A M Armour 9 48448 Ivana Legacy

Mid Canterbury driver Sarah O’Reilly has some good drives at Wyndham today, including Jody Direen from the ace draw in the last.

NZ Metro harness Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

R1 AVON CITY FORD TROT $20,000 2600m 17:01 1 12633 Sods Law James Geddes 2 74499 Rachmaninov Trevor Grant Sh Tomlinson 3 23056 Zsahara 4 X0975 Bryan Boru 5 76777 Bourbon On The Rocks John Versteeg 6 78X7 Boss Kenny (E2) 7 85833 Bella Button John Morrison Paul Borcoskie 8 42331 Smudgee Matty Williamson 9 67567 Count Eyre 10 8708P Maudarchy 11 77245 Madeleine Stowe Pete Davis 12 14008 Faith No More Laura McKay 13 27019 Take After Me Gavin Smith Brent Borcoskie 14 72378 The Bloss 15 9X202 Show The Way (E1) Kyle Cameron Ian Cameron 16 55504 Bright Glow 17 35022 Prince Ranier John Dunn 18 98700 That’s The Story Kerryn Tomlinson R2 PAUL RENWICK JOINERY MOBILE PACE $20,000 1980m 17:26 1 83341 Where’s Daddy Gavin Smith 2 32505 Franco Hoffman Sam Ottley 3 50462 Got You Covered John Dunn 4 PX804 Mossman Sheree Tomlinson 5 34243 Little Miss Perfect Tim Williams Stephen McNally 6 91X44 Mabalene 7 69725 Invaluable Sarah O’Reilly 8 44243 American Sniper Korbyn Newman Ben Hope 9 35236 Smiffy’s Terror 10 87059 Smokin Annie Jim Curtin Blair Orange 11 65167 Pay Me Visa 12 930X6 Lulu Le Mans Robbie Close 13 14559 Givemewhatineed Pete Davis R3 P&G KENNARD BLOODSTOCK TROT $20,000 2600m 15:51 1 523X6 I Dream Jeannie Tim Williams 2 700X2 B D Yasothon Ricky May 3 35403 Show Me The Gray Robbie Close 4 13251 Listen Easy Gerard O’Reilly 5 92701 Jimmy Carter Brad Williamson Gavin Smith 6 48112 One Over All

7 23473 Sneak A Peak Matty Williamson 8 17430 Simply Delicious Blair Orange John Morrison 9 2672X Lifes A Beach 10 43563 Takemybreathaway Ricky May Jim Curtin 11 0X87X Tia Dalma Bob Butt 12 2801X Cover Girl 13 56X07 Silk Robbie Holmes 14 05X0X I’ll Write The Story Brent Weaver R5 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. HANDICAP PACE $22,500 2600m 18:51 1 31922 Bettor Believe It Colin DeFilippi 2 59683 Champagneandwine John Morrison John Hay 3 3X325 Yossi 4 1672X Loyalist Ben Hope 5 56343 A Taste Of Honey Bob Butt John Dunn 6 455PX Steel The Show 7 75866 Kruizr Jim Curton Korbyn Newman 8 8X56X A Bettor Act Robbie Close 9 4111X Terry’s Brother 10 173X7 Cranbourne Stephen McNally Sam Ottley 11 6P887 Plutonium Lady R6 PASTOR STEPEHEN AT LLOWALONG FARMS TROT $22,500 2600m 19:21 1 32275 The Dominator Craig Thornley 2 21112 Chief Of Staff Tim Williams Korbyn Newman Tim Williams is a driver very much in-form, 3 35591 Woodstone Ben Hope heading into Friday night’s NZ Metro Add- 4 12443 Midnight Dash 5 8879X One Apollo Ricky May ington meeting. Brad Williamson 6 1144X Majestic Man 7 11X31 Sundees Son John Dunn Bob Butt 7 64212 Phoebe Onyx R7 MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE $20,000 8 29244 Springbank Mason Matty Williamson 1980m 19:51 9 28968 Puzzled John Dunn 1 78X48 Gliding Away Blair Orange Sam Ottley 10 44318 Sioux Princess 2 2042X Classy Dancer John Morrison Ricky May R4 ALABAR FILLIES MARES MOBILE PACE $12,000 3 002X0 Boom 4 76011 Kiwi X Factor Gavin Smith 1980m 18:21 5 31X05 Mighty Reactor 1 64303 Invisible Girl Leo O’Reilly John Dunn 6 3278X Soundsofcash 2 671 Maid Of Money Korbyn Newman 7 P6292 Glenthorne 3 0X290 Better Fly Matty Williamson 8 21431 Life Of Art 4 13542 Daisy Duke Terry Chmiel 9 6566 Dhaulagiri 5 1X Allegra John Dunn 10 4671X Spanna Sarah O’Reilly 6 84338 Shards in Manhattan Sarah O’Reilly

M9 Christchurch dogs

11 30132 Serious Moonlite Blair Orange Gerard O’Reilly 12 0X808 Oliver North 13 20411 Riverman Sam Tim Williams R8 LAMB HAYWARD CANTERBURY CLASSIC $50,000 2600m 20:16 1 5X123 Classie Brigade John Dunn 2 31670 That Alexander Guy Robbie Close Tim Williams 3 6X241 Henry Hubert 4 16X92 Stylish Memphis Ricky May 5 3111X Self Assured Mark Purdon 6 183X4 Pembrook Playboy Nathan Williamson 7 437X2 Robyns Playboy Craig Ferguson 8 155X5 Vintage Cheddar Brad Williamson 9 4124X Memphis Tennessee 10 17X31 Kango 11 5111X South Coast Arden Natalie Rasmussen R9 FAHEY FENCE HIRE TROT $20,000 2600m 20:44 1 21 Clicqout Craig Thornley 2 8708P Maudarchy (E2) 3 621 Hanover Da Moon 4 20010 South Park Korbyn Newman 5 X5300 Idle Stuartia Matty Williamson 6 12324 Cody Banner 7 133X2 Harbour Queen Sam Ottley 8 45X82 Regal Apppointment Jim Curtin 9 35477 Luminosity 10 X0975 Bryan Boru (E1) John Dunn 11 31 Harold Smith 12 5225X Martha Stuart 13 X9966 Prince Teka Kyle Cameron 14 008X6 Under And Over Sheree Tomlinson 15 3000X Desbois Bob Butt 16 X4532 KD Hawk 17 1 Almighty Fear Gavin Smith 18 1X0X5 Hide N Speak R10 SPECTATORS BAR - NEWS SPECIALS MOBILE PACE $20,000 1980m 21:13 1 01X11 Deny Everything Sam Ottley 2 9X516 Off The Edge Gerard O’Reilly 3 7446X Braeview Kelly 4 14251 No Time Like Now Blair Orange 5 43485 Rocktommy Rulz Ben Hope

6 13374 Suzie Rocks Robbie Close Tim Williams 7 275X1 Darling Me 8 1147X Taipo 9 17707 Santanna Mach 10 00X38 Cardinal Sin 11 10112 Slip The Hundy Gavin Smith 12 4181X Serg Blanco 13 54X76 New York Minute Alicia Harrison R11 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MBL PACE $20,000 1980m 21:42 1 3121 Socrates Bob Butt 2 00X77 Emma’s Boy Ricky May 3 69600 Aveross Rustler 4 51634 Jordy (E1) 5 76346 Journo John Dunn 6 52X21 Jagara 7 97847 Honour Scroll Blair Orange 8 24P01 Red Right Hand Ricky May 9 1X Major Memphis 10 097X1 Franco Cornel Mark Purdon 11 5750X Franco Mac 12 80618 Safe Zone 13 74612 Reggie Golightly Tim Williams 14 59X14 Sing To Me 15 2103X Glassy Webb John Morrison Kirk Larsen 16 7X15 Mr McLaren

19:33 1 41231 Opawa Anita J & D Fahey 2 31342 Fond Of You A G Bradshaw 3 74144 Opawa Harper J & D Fahey 4 27843 Opawa Lucy J & D Fahey 5 34734 Opawa Pip R Wales 6 61312 Dalisha Bale C Roberts 7 64x11 Humbling J & D Fahey 8 31213 Willene Bale C Roberts 9 32145 Claws In Marvel Matt Roberts 10 22145 Goldstar Vargas R L Evans R9 2021 Kolorful Kanvas Garden City Classic $7500 520m ype:R/Af 19:58 1 25611 Goldstar Tanner R L Evans 2 31204 Know Keeper G A Cleeve 3 41234 Raja Bale C Roberts 4 22565 Clarke’s Sarki B C Dann 5 14121 Jagetti Bale C Roberts 6 22322 Tomfoolery L J Waretini 7 34862 Fear All Taniwha R Casey 8 22176 Epic Cruze J M Jopson 9 87565 Locky Balboa P & B Scott 10 58x77 Mabruk Bale C Roberts R10 My Redeemer Distance Feature $5000 732mC2d 20:23 1 71x61 Hairpin Trigger J & D Fahey 2 5x668 Opawa Hilary R Wales 3 65217 Troublesome Kev J M Jopson

4 74657 Nighthawk Wish Matt Roberts 5 65574 Goldstar Truman R L Evans 6 11472 Student Loan J & D Fahey 7 34432 Uthor Bale C Roberts 8 87565 Locky Balboa P & B Scott R11 Active Electrical Christchurch Dash $3500 295m Type:C4/5 20:48 1 71374 Made The Cut D J Lane 2 35651 Miss Adobe Matt Roberts 3 31251 Hilton Hope B C Dann 4 37372 St Andrews J M Lane 5 51x8x Goldstar Mauney R L Evans 6 72313 Mitcham Magic J T Mc Inerney 7 32412 Tiggerlong Demon D A Roberts 8 87118 Opa’s Joy R Casey 9 17677 Homebush Caesar J T Mc Inerney 10 76678 Diamond Harmony M M Grant R12 Protexin Sprint $2600 295m Type:C4 21:08 1 56751 Goldstar Flora R L Evans 2 42126 Amuri Magic J T Mc Inerney 3 88802 Homebush Gambler J T Mc Inerney 4 25142 Delaroche R D Blackburn 5 33731 Know Nugget G A Cleeve 6 77174 Culvie Dole A L Hart 7 11466 Taieri Taylee R Casey 8 3x873 Princely Cash J T Mc Inerney 9 76678 Diamond Harmony M M Grant 10 78886 Penny Jane A L Hart

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Sods Law, Prince Ranier, Bright Glow, Bella Button Race 2: Got You Covered, Mabalene, Little Miss Perfect Race 3: BD Yasothon, Jimmy Carter, Phoebe Onyx, One Over All Race 4: Allegra, Cover Girl, Lifes A Beach, Invisible Girl Race 5: Cranbourne, Yossi, Steel The Show, Terry Race 6: Sundees Son, Midnight Dash, Majestic Man, Chief Of Staff Race 7: Glenthorne, Gliding Away, Kiwi X Factor, Life Of Art Race 8: South Coast Arden, Self Assured, Pembrook Playboy, Classie Brigade Race 9: Harold Smith, KD Hawk, Harbour Queen, Hide N Speak Race 10: Darling Me, Deny Everything, No Time Like Now, Suzie Rocks Race 11: Franco Mac, Sing To Me, Jagara, Socrates BEST BET: Allegra (Race 4) VALUE: Cranbourne (Race 5)

Today at Addington Raceway

R1 The Fitz Sports Bar Sprint $2600 295m Type:C4 16:37 1 74664 Flappable J & D Fahey 2 38630 Amuri Mystic J T Mc Inerney 3 34534 Know Charisma G A Cleeve 4 76573 Tweet About It A L Hart 5 16785 Button It J M Jopson 6 23443 Homebush Stasser J T Mc Inerney 7 73464 Goldstar Clover R L Evans 8 22313 Hendrix Bale C Roberts 9 17677 Homebush Caesar J T Mc Inerney 10 78886 Penny Jane A L Hart R2 mayhounds.org.nz Rehoming Group Sprint $2300 295m Type:C3 17:02 1 33553 Know Crime G A Cleeve 2 41114 Barbara’s Angel J T Mc Inerney 3 33655 Beck Eleven L J Waretini 4 62555 Mr Muppet J T Mc Inerney 5 62111 Homebush Sirius J T Mc Inerney 6 52263 Goldstar Wynter R L Evans 7 12313 Claws In Cobra Matt Roberts 8 67631 Ezra Blueblood J T Mc Inerney 9 53346 Mine Hunter J M Jopson 10 52577 Know Smokey G A Cleeve R3 Real Pet Foods Rolleston Stakes $3500 520mC3 17:27 1 15614 Know Grizzles G A Cleeve 2 24313 It’s A Babe J & D Fahey

3 23546 Chrome J & D Fahey 4 71118 Opawa Albert R Wales 5 24155 Simon The Pieman A H Lee 6 53228 Opawa Boys Paid J & D Fahey 7 21568 Young Mase J M Jopson 8 14515 Goldstar Alaska R L Evans 9 42387 Goldstar Linda R L Evans R4 Hart Family Greyhound Racing Sprint $2600 295m Type:C4 17:51 1 14511 Ginger Shaw J M Jopson 2 31746 Ghost Mode A L Hart 3 51051 Memoir D Voyce 4 33165 Mitcham King J T Mc Inerney 5 36856 Bruno Barbarelli B C Dann 6 82233 Rebel Boom D A Roberts 7 16222 Know Ratio G A Cleeve 8 41168 Lady Sobers J T Mc Inerney 9 17677 Homebush Caesar J T Mc Inerney 10 78886 Penny Jane A L Hart R5 Thursday Place Pick Sprint $3500 295m Type:C4/5 18:18 1 14376 Nevada Phil J & D Fahey 2 12185 Romeo J T Mc Inerney 3 24213 Homebush Glitch J T Mc Inerney 4 257x2 Sonja D J Lane 5 51135 Trousseau J E Dunn 6 23286 Hilton Headache B C Dann 7 61x23 King Toliman D A Roberts

8 11377 Little Kid J M Jopson 9 17677 Homebush Caesar J T Mc Inerney 10 76678 Diamond Harmony M M Grant R6 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services Stakes $5000 520m Type: C4/5 18:43 1 11102 Dembe J & D Fahey 2 33471 Yoel Bale C Roberts 3 11542 Lightnin’ Slim C J Weir 4 x6333 Rock On John J & D Fahey 5 35111 It’s A Blaze J & D Fahey 6 14312 Leonard Bale C Roberts 7 64122 Money Spinner C Roberts 8 1x434 Curly Bill M K Dempsey 9 43733 Seductive Kiwi C J Weir 10 36855 Fairly Able J & D Fahey R7 Suck It Up Ltd Sprint $3500 295m Type:C4/5 19:08 1 23513 Mitcham Ivan A G Bradshaw 2 12581 Suck It Up A L Hart 3 46123 Sam And Si J T Mc Inerney 4 328x2 Ginny Weasley B C Dann 5 54716 Taieri Missile R Casey 6 17730 Maffra Daisy J T Mc Inerney 7 76831 Oakmont D J Lane 8 41231 Black Vinyl J & D Fahey 9 17677 Homebush Caesar J T Mc Inerney 10 76678 Diamond Harmony M M Grant R8 2021 Flair Canterbury Laurels $7500 520mR/Af

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

Positive steps forward Matt Markham

t doesn’t seem that long ago the prospect of women’s rugby here in Mid Canterbury was nothing more than a token gesture. An option available, almost unwillingly at a school level for young girls to get together and try and play a bit of rugby here and there, when it worked best for everyone involved. Back when I was at school, our schoolgirls’ team played minimal matches. An occasional school exchange and the annual girls’ 1st

Madison Trusler-Clark

Mel Puckett XV against the Year 7 and 8 boys’ side, which, let’s be honest, was more of a thrill for a young testosterone-filled 12 or 13-yearold lad than it was for anyone else. No-one really took it seriously. It was just there because it could be, and very few, if any, of the girls I went through school with harboured a passion to be out on the paddock playing rugby each week. Fast forward to now, and it’s a whole different ball game. Resources are being pumped into the women’s rugby product. We’ve got solid and stable competitions for which our combined AshHutt girls’ team can play in each week through the season, and, most importantly, avenues in which these players can work towards with higher honours available. Take a look around the national scene now and there’s a scattering of Mid Canterbury names playing in prominent

teams around the country. Nicole Purdom is a frequent name in Canterbury rugby circles, Mel Puckett started at halfback for the Canterbury Farah Palmer Cup side on the weekend, the Te Mouananui triplets, Jamee and Erana for Tasman and Chloe for Wellington are making big waves. And then on Sunday, we saw 17-year-old Madison Trusler-Clark make her debut for Canterbury in the Under 19 side. But it’s not just at the high levels either. The growth in the club game here in Mid Canterbury alone is huge. Fed obviously by the school side, but there’s a real determined desire out there now to continue to grow and evolve the game and those behind the scenes, from the clubs and Mid Canterbury Rugby should be applauded for their efforts. Recently the girls’ Hanan Shield side was named, and

just one Mid Canterbury name featured on the list. So a quick organisational ring around was done and a Barbarians side was selected, enabling these players who are trying to grow and foster the game here locally to be exposed to another level of play as they took on Trusler-Clark and her Canterbury team-mates on Sunday in Methven. And it’s steps like these that are going to make a huge difference going forward. Yes, we are starting to grow in prominence in the women’s rugby realm, but it’s really only the tip of the iceberg. Mid Canterbury is a breeding ground for success. We’re seeing glimpses of it, but as the game grows here locally the success of our players is going to grow as well. And that’s pretty bloody exciting.

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Walsh takes the right step By Michael Burgess NZME

magine making the biggest mistake of your life – and then getting caught. There is the difficult process of explaining things to your partner or spouse, and often even worse, your parents. There might also be tough conversations with extended family and friends, and then sometimes your boss, your employer and even your colleagues. But then imagine having to make that same confession to the whole country. That was the situation that Warriors fullback Reece Walsh faced on Sunday, after being arrested by Surfers Paradise police, then subsequently caught in possession of a small bag of cocaine. Incidents of this type have occurred before with professional sportspeople in this part of the world – and much, much worse – especially when it comes to NRL and Super Rugby players. But they are normally accompanied by a cloud of silence, maybe a short statement from the club or franchise, and nothing more. It’s hard to remember a mea culpa like this, especially just hours after the event, as Walsh did. Following some social media footage early on Sunday morning, there were sketchy reports of an incident involving Walsh,

Reece Walsh with Queensland police later telling Australian newspapers that “a 19-year-old had been arrested for failing to comply with a move on direction”. At 12.14pm on Sunday, the Warriors issued a three-line release, confirming that Walsh has been arrested and the incident had been referred to the NRL integrity unit. It also said that “while the matter is under investigation the club would not be making further comment until a later stage”. That was surely going to be the end of the matter, like numerous other off-field dramas and misdemeanours over the years. But a few hours later the club announced that CEO Cameron

George and Walsh would “be available for a Zoom call media opportunity”. With seemingly every media outlet across New Zealand and Australia on the call, George briefly outlined the situation, before handing over to Walsh. If his presence in front of the cameras was unexpected, so was what came next. Instead of the glib, highly scripted statement one might expect, that have usually been written by a lawyer or a communications professional, and are then read in a wooden, disengaged manner, Walsh spoke off the cuff and seemingly from the heart, staring at the screen. “So last night I got myself into a bit of trouble,” Walsh began.

“And I just want to tell you the real story.” He then talked about getting arrested outside the nightclub and being taken back to the station, before the bombshell. “Once I got back to the station I got searched and I was in possession of a small bag of cocaine which I had some of during the night,” said Walsh. Walsh then took full responsibility for his actions, admitted his strong remorse, apologised to all stakeholders, then appeared to break down, almost in tears. After 60 seconds and 141 words he was finished. George said that Walsh “wanted to put his hand up, own the situation” and that is honourable. Whatever wrath and punishments are coming his way – and there will be plenty – he deserves some credit for his willingness to face the consequences in a fairly unprecedented way. His actions on Saturday night are inexcusable, for so many reasons, but especially because of the chance the Warriors took on him this season, as well as his massive popularity with young sports fans on both sides of the Tasman. But by taking responsibility, so publicly and promptly, Walsh has at least taken the first step towards the rehabilitation of his reputation, as well as his personal restoration.

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Watching it all live Steve Devereux

t is indeed a crazy world we live in, and the local rugby scene isn’t exempt from the madness, with a whole new meaning of ‘normal’ surrounding everything we do. But one thing is emerging from the gloom – Mid Canterbury are putting a very good team out on the paddock this season. ‘The Fridge’ is playing as good as he ever has, and on the other side of the front row, anyone with a name like Carisbrook just has to be the real deal. The locking department – as long as JJ stays injury-free – looks as good as anyone’s, and the back row has found that right recipe. Shepherd Mhembere has simply got better and better every year he pulls the boots on, Osian Davies is the tiger you want at seven, and the extra responsibilities of co-captaincy seem to have given Seta some new, 80-minute powerhouse wheels. Liam McCormack is revelling in the big step up from club rugby at halfback; his genealogy is showing. Tom Reekie fits into the plan perfectly, with speed merchants Tait Chisman and Nick Foxley benefiting from his excellent service – and Reekie’s placement pushes Nathan McCloy to the back, and the team loses nothing from that move, at all. His booming punts have gotten the Hammers either out of tight spots, or into good attacking ones, on many occasions already this season. On the wings these days, you want big, strong blockbusting runners. Yeah, in Isireli and Raitube, we’ve most definitely got those too. Gaps on the bench? Not one. Every one of those players have come on and brought plenty of firepower with them. It’s just a pity that, under society’s new rules, we can’t actually go and see our blokes in action. Well, not physically anyway. Nowadays, we have to rely on modern technology to see what our fellas are up to, and while we can’t get Sky coverage, there’s live-streaming over the internet. For a start, this system shows how spoilt we are being able to switch on the big TV and practically be there at all the big matches, in true living colour, with every minute detail replayed over and over. For seconds, it shows how rudimentary live-streaming still is. It’s the dark ages of sport-watching, and on Saturday, streaming from the showgrounds, it fell to bits, in style, leaving hundreds of fans, already frustrated and angry about not being allowed to head out and watch their team, even more frustrated and angry; I imagine there’s one or two dented laptops/phones after coverage disappeared, and at a vital point. If they had no-one who could fix it, then Plan B should have been implemented; someone typing in the score every couple of minutes and posting it to the website. Eventually, one G. Casey provided that service, and top marks to him. But hopefully, this week there’s been a call to Someone Who Knows, and ‘normal’ transmission will be resumed.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

Aorangi golfers feel full force of Canterbury Matt Markham It was tough work on the greens for a selection of Mid Canterbury golfers last week, as they took on their Canterbury contemporaries. Canterbury clean swept the annual fixture against Aorangi at the Ashburton Golf Club, winning all four match-ups for the day: men, women, masters men and junior boys. Three of the four matches for the day were one-sided affairs with Canterbury dominating, but the Aorangi women’s side produced some of the best golf of the fixture, losing by just two games to their Canterbury rivals. The two sides were split after the first round of singles play, with five wins each. Hilary Lovett, Sharon Bradford, Pauline Bell, Catherine Knight and halved matches to Brittney Haugh and Angela Gerken put the Aorangi side right in contention. But the second round of the play didn’t go quite to plan, with

Scoreboard Men: Canterbury 13.5

Aorangi 2.5 Women: Canterbury 11 Aorangi 9 Masters Men: Canterbury 10.5 Aorangi 5.5 Junior Boys: Canterbury 5.5 Aorangi 2.5

Sharon Bradford was the only Aorangi golfer to pick up two wins for the day in the recent clash with Canterbury. PHOTO AORANGI GOLF

Canterbury edging past Aorangi with six wins from the 10 matches. Bradford made it two-from-two for the day – the best result by an Aorangi player – while other wins went to Jennifer Shepherd and Barbara O’Connell, while Lovett, Knight and Ginny Bolderston all halved their games. In men’s action, victories in individual match ups for Kris O’Neil and Tim Leonard, plus a halved match to Dan Kelliher were all the Aorangi side had to

smile about as they were beaten 13.5 to 2.5. It was slightly better for the masters men though, in the first round at least. They also sat tied after the first round of matches. Wins to Jeremy Duckmanton, Nigel Heney and Owen Millar, plus draws to Andrew Peck and Blair Franklin, had them in with a shot at the turnover. However, one solitary win in the second round saw the Canterbury team run away with the

match 10.5 to 5.5. It was a similar story for the junior boys’ side, who led after the first round of play. Seb McMillian continued his good run of form with a strong win first-up, while Alex Kelliher grabbed a victory and Tim Paulin a draw to see the Aorangi side in front. But a clean sweep from the Cantabrians in the afternoon put the nail in the coffin, as they eventually ran away 5.5 to 2.5 winners.

Fight to keep tourney alive By Matt Markham While sporting events around the country fall to the wayside, Mid Canterbury Basketball is working hard to buck the trend with the South Island Under 13 Championships. The tournament was booked for October 13-16 in Ashburton, but last week Basketball New Zealand withdrew from the tournament due to Covid alert levels. However, realising the lack of sporting opportunities for young players in the past few years, the fight is on to see the tournament go ahead. But it all depends on what unfolds in next Monday’s Cabinet meeting where the decision on alert levels will be made. “We need to be in Alert Level 1,” Basketball Mid Canterbury boss, Mark Douglas said. “But we’re committed to going ahead, it’s a lot of work – but we can get it done, I’m sure.” The tournament could see upward of 40 teams travelling to Ashburton for the four days of play which comes with huge economic benefit to the region. “It’s not about money or anything like that, it’s about giving these kids something to get involved in, they’ve seen almost everything taken away in the past couple of years and if we can provide a tournament for them, then that’s what we are going to do.” Featuring teams from across the South Island, the tournament will see up to 12 hours of basketball played on each of the four days, with five courts in action across the EA Networks Centre and also the Oxford Street Basketball Stadium. Relying on heavy input from the local basketball community, there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes to be ready should the green light appear on Monday afternoon. “At this stage the feedback and commitment from around the South Island has been huge from other associations.”

CUP WEEK

Locals feature in Cup Week nominations Matt Markham Crowds might not be allowed on course to watch the many features of Cup Week in Christchurch, but Mid Canterbury racing fans may at least have some locals to cheer for when the big week rolls around. Racing bosses at Addington Raceway earlier this week confirmed that unless the South Island was in Alert Level 1 by October 19, the meeting would be run behind closed doors with only staff essential to the meeting going ahead and owners permitted to attend the iconic race day. It would be the first time in the 117year history of Cup Day, that no crowd was in attendance. The October 19 date would give sufficient time to allow organisers to put to-

gether a social occasion for those who wished to attend, with ticket sales sure to go quickly, given the lack of events over the past few months. The Canterbury Jockey Club, which holds the equally popular New Zealand Galloping Cup Day on the final Saturday of November, are prepared to wait a little longer to make a decision on what their moves will be than their harness counterparts. Irrelevant of who, or who isn’t, in the crowd on course – Mid Canterbury looks set to be represented in many of the main feature races of Cup Week, with nominations for many of the big races including locally prepared horses. Ashburton Raceway trainer, Brent White, has his two stable stars, One Apollo and Cranbourne, nominated for both the Dominion Handicap and the New Zealand Trotting Cup respectively. The latter, however, has some work to do to make his way into the field. He’s ranked 28th on the order of entry, and will go around in a lower-class

race at Addington this Friday night, with only a win likely to see him rise a couple of spots up the order of entry. One Apollo is ranked 8th in the nominations for the Dominion Handicap, high enough that he looks assured a place in the Group One event should they choose to continue to chase one. He also races on Friday night, beginning his campaign for the season. Four Mid Canterbury trained gallopers feature in the nominations for the 158th New Zealand Cup at Riccarton, with two right in the hunt for a final spot in the field. Former winner, Dee And Gee is there for Peter Corbett, while former placegetter, Diorissimo, is also in the mix for Sarah and Matt Smith. It’s the same two stables who provide the other two runners nominated from Ashburton. Corbett also has King Of The Dance included in the order of entry while the Smiths have Vermont there as well – but both are well down the order in terms of ratings to make the field.

Behind closed doors? Addington Raceway have put a date in

place for Alert Levels to have shifted before it becomes too hard to hold the annual Cup Day. The massive event, which attracts over 20,000 people each year, is set down for the second Tuesday in November, but Addington will pull the pin on the idea of having public on course for the huge day if at least the South Island isn’t at Alert Level 1 by October 19. The New Zealand Galloping Cup at Riccarton is still planning to be able to host a crowd and hasn’t set down any official timeframes in which they are working to.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR ROAD - HINDS, HINDS DISTRICT To: Robert Wilkin and his successors

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR ROAD - HINDS, HINDS DISTRICT

And To: Annie Carter and her successors

NOTICE is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council proposes to take under the Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).

1. Take notice that Ashburton District Council proposes to take under the Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).

The Land is required for road.

2. The Land is required for road. Reasons for Taking Land 3. The reasons why Ashburton District Council considers it reasonably necessary to take the Land is: a. to complete the legal vesting as road of a portion of David Street that has been formed and used as road for a significant period of time. b. to provide access to adjoining land. c. to ensure proper future administration and management of the Land. Your Right to Object 4. The Land has not yet been taken. 5. You have a right to object to the taking of the Land. 6. If you wish to object, you must send a written objection to the Registrar, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch 8011, or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013 or DX: WX11113 Christchurch, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this notice. 7. If you make an objection, a public hearing of the objection will be held unless you give written notice to the Environment Court that you want the hearing to be held in private. 8. If you make an objection: a. You will be advised of the time and place of the hearing; and b. You will have the right to appear and be heard personally or to be represented by a barrister or a solicitor or any other person you authorise.

The reasons why Ashburton District Council considers it reasonably necessary to take the Land are: (a) to complete the legal vesting as road of a portion of David Street that has been formed and used as road for a significant period of time; (b) to provide access to adjoining land; (c) the owners are deceased and no information on successors to the owners could be located despite advertisements published in four national newspapers and Lawtalk; and (d) to ensure proper future administration and management of the Land. The owners of the Land and their successors and those persons with a registered interest in the Land have been served with notice of Ashburton District Council's intention to take the Land by publication and notified of their right to object. Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the Registrar, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch 8011, or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013 or DX: WX11113 Christchurch, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this notice. If any objection is made in accordance with this notice, a public hearing will be held with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the hearing. Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact Chris Jones, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, 169 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240, Sydenham, Christchurch. Telephone: (03) 363 5902. Canterbury Land District - Hinds District

Your Right to Compensation

Schedule

9. This notice, and the right to object described above relate to the taking of the Land and not to your right to compensation. Under the Public Works Act 1981 you are entitled to full compensation, if your interest the Land is taken. If this compensation cannot be agreed between you and Ashburton District Council, it can be determined in separate proceedings before the Land Valuation Tribunal.

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Part Rural Section 4391 (Records of Title CB32/159 as to a 1/3 share and CB32/160 as to a 2/3 share); shown as Section 1 on SO Plan 558660

THIS NOTICE CONCERNS YOUR RIGHTS OVER THE LAND REFERRED TO. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ITS EFFECT YOU SHOULD OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY DO NOT DELAY.

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This Land is located adjacent to David Street and Hinds Domain, Hinds. Dated at Ashburton this 23rd day of September 2021 Hamish Riach Chief Executive Ashburton District Council

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GARAGE sale, 32A Middle Road, Saturday 2nd October. 8.30am - 12pm. Complete household. A lot of larger items have now gone though. Don’t come early, not starting untl 8.30am.

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Canterbury High Country

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Thursday Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind Chill. Morning rain, with snow possible to 900m at first, then becoming fine. Wind at 1000m: SW 30 km/h, becoming light in the morning. Wind at 2000m: SW 50 km/h, easing 30 km/h in the morning. Freezing level: Rising to 1700m. Friday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill. Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Wind at 1000m: W 40 km/h. Wind at 2000m: W 50 km/h. Freezing level: Rising to 2300m.

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Readings to 4pm Wednesday Temp °C Maximum Minimum Grass min 24hr Rain mm Month to date Wind km/h Strongest gust Sun hrs on Tue Month to date

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Methven 16.0 7.0 – – – – – – –

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

Daily Diary THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street. 9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex. River Terrace. 9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday. We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street. 10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and

2021 10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street. 11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street. Tinwald. 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new venue). 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Buffalo Lodge hall. Cox Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 1pm - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

DEATHS McKIMMIE, David William – On September 26, 2021. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his music, aged 71 years. Dearest husband to Katherine. Adored father and father-in-law to Kate and Frank McWatt, Vickie and Ricky Watson, Jane and Glen Tait, Dave and Sarah McKimmie, and cherished by his 11 grandchildren. Precious son of the late Rosa and John McKimmie. Treasured brother and brother-in-law of John and Heather McKimmie, Julie, Rod and Dawn McKimmie, Heather and Paul, Beth and David, Helen and Don, David and Patrice, and special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Admired, respected and loved by his extended family and all who knew him, especially his life long partner in crime, Max Harrison. In honour of David donations to the NZ Brain Research Institute, by contacting info@neurological .org.nz would be much appreciated. A private service for David will be held, with a Memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date. For anyone wishing to view the service go to www. patersonsfunerals.co.nz Funeral Notices and click on David’s notice for the link.

Hotel California - The Eagles Experience

Friday 22nd October 8pm Adult $61 Group 6+ $56 each 13 and under $32 (fees apply) With a stage full of show stopping voices and musicians, relive the beautiful country harmonies, the rockin’ guitar solos and the masterful song writing in all it’s glory performed live on stage. A carefully crafted tribute show that music fans will truly appreciate.

Wonderland Glow Show

Saturday 23rd October 1pm All tickets $15.50 (fees apply)

IN MEMORIAM

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NEAL, Elva Amelia – Dear Elva, You left us five years ago October 1, 2016. Your memories will always surround us, your closeness will always be there, we will treasure the love you gave us, and the years we were able to share. We miss you – with love Amelia and Andrew.

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Join the Glow Show team for a Kiwified interpretation of Alice and Wonderland. Let you imagination soar as you are transported into another world of giant scale glow in the dark puppetry for tamariki and whanau. This upbeat show has everything from dancing flamingos to an 8 metre caterpillar.

Fight Night South 2021

Friday 19th November 6pm Tickets $79 - $99 (fees apply) Red Carpet Event This event will feature corporate boxing bouts and is being hosted by local Dame Lynda Topp. Former Commonwealth cruiserweight champion and heavyweight boxer Shane Cameron as been confirmed to attend and is looking forward to see who shines on the night.

Merry Little Christmas Market

FUNERALS

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Sunday 28th November 11-30am – 4pm Gold Coin Donation That’s right we are back for another year and we are excited to be doing it all again. This is a great event with a wide array of stalls. If you would like to be part of this event please contact casey@ateventcentre.co.nz or phone 027-292-2601.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, September 30, 2021

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sport wrap

calling time on a week of sport

Tough day at the office Members of four Aorangi golf sides had a hard day on the greens recently against their Canterbury rivals at the Ashburton Golf Club. But there were some shining lights among some tough results. Full Story: P16

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